[1000mp] System gain in the 1000MP station

[Fred Hopengarten]

To Tom W8JI, or others:

        We're talking about system gain in an FT-1000MP station. The
question has arisen as to whether one might use a different tap on the
transformer in an AL-1200, and whether the use of a higher plate voltage
endangers capacitors or other components in the AL-1200.

        Unlike the Mark V (higher output), the plain MP and AL-1200 here
don't seem to get much over 1100 watts out on 10 meters (the meter says
3550 volts on the plate). 

        In the quest for 1500 watts output, do you have any thoughts on
changing the tap and whether the rest of the AL-1200 components can stand
it?

        Inquiring minds want to know.

Fred Hopengarten K1VR                       hopengarten@post.harvard.edu
Six Willarch Road * Lincoln, MA 01773-5105
781/259-0088 *eFax 419/858-2421

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