[1000mp] What is Wrong with SWR Meter?

Tue, 4 Jun 2002 18:15:35 -0000

Thanks for the suggestion, but it still doesn't work.
I found, that the power is reduced because of high ALC reading. I have no
amplifier connected nor ALC used.
Why the transceiver shows high ALC with good antenna?

Pawel

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve M" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 5:43 PM
Subject: Re: [1000mp] What is Wrong with SWR Meter?

> Pawel,
>
> When there is some swr on the line the impedance will change with line
> length. Meters at different points in the line may read diferent  even
> though swr doesn't change with line length. Many meters will say that it
> does change with length.
>         If you are using an outboard tuner, adjust it so the MP meter
shows
> the most output power. There also should be a low swr reading at the MP
with
> this adjustment. Disregard other swr meters down the line.  If you are not
> using an outboard tuner you can add jumpers to the line until the MP is
> happy with the impedance it is seeing. If all this is confusing then just
> use the tuner in the MP.
>
> 73
> Steve  wd0ct
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Pawel, SP7PS" <[email protected]>
> To: "FT-1000MP Reflector" <[email protected]>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 10:57 AM
> Subject: [1000mp] What is Wrong with SWR Meter?
>
>
> > Hello MP Users,
> >
> > Would you please to help me with the following problem: my FT-1000MP's
SWR
> > meter shows 1:2, but external SWR & Power Meter shows perfect match of
the
> > antenna 1:1 - no reflected power... It is on all bands, sometimes MP
shows
> > SWR 1:3 while external meter tells it is 1:1.5 (on other antenna).
> > What is wrong with the transceiver? It also shows about 70 Watts output
> > though external power meter shows 100 Watts....
> >
> > Should I try to adjust any settings to make SWR meter work right?
> >
> > Awaiting your suggestions.
> > Best 73's
> > Pawel, SP7PS
> > SN7N in contests
> >
> >
> >
> >
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