[1000mp] AM Carrier setting

Wed, 28 Jan 2004 19:18:47 -0600

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Kemp" <[email protected]>
Subject: [1000mp] AM Carrier setting

> I've got a minor problem with the carrier setting on AM (r3011 I
believe).
> I've set this 3 times now and the power varies after I set it at a
given
> level (15 watts).  I've set this little trim pot at 15 watts three
times now
> and keying the rig right now, I get 10 watts or less out.!
> Anyone else have wandering power levels on AM like this?

On my MP, the AM carrier starts out at about 8-10 watts out when the
unit is cold.  Over a half hour or so it eventually climbs up to the 22
watts or so I have it set for then holds steady.  I have not begun any
investigation as to what gain line is drifting, although I ought to.
That tiny RF power knob is really touchy to adjust accurately.  My old
FT980 has the same symptom of a "touchy" gain control, so I suppose it's
a Yaesu trademark..

73! - Mark
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Mark Shaum K9TR
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