[1000mp] RF power

[Ron Walters]

Robert,

Is the external meter reading PEAK or AVERAGE power?  There will be a 
difference, I have an low cost meter and calibrated it to match the 
FT1000MP in the AM mode at 50 watts and checked it against the cw mode 
key down at 100 watts.  In the SSB mode the average power is less than 
the peak readings.  I trust the FT power meter.  Happy Holidays

Ron W4LDE

Steve Fraasch wrote:

>Robert:
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>Are you really sure that the external wattmeter is correct ?  Also, check that your ALC is reaching full scale.  Other than that, you may have a nominal transmitter.  I wouldn't fret about 1 dB.
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>Steve
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>>From: ROBERT SCOTT <mi5rjs at btopenworld.com>
>>Sent: Dec 19, 2005 11:07 AM
>>To: 1000mp at mailman.qth.net
>>Subject: [1000mp] RF power
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>>I all
>>    I have a problem with my RF power on my FT1000mp.
>>I am reading 100watts on the rig but through a meter I
>>am getting around 80watts on all bands. My VSWR is
>>100% on all bands and everything else is 100%.
>>What I would like to know if anyone can tell me is it
>>possible to tweak the power up on the MP and if so
>>could some one let me know how it is done.
>>Thanks to all and have a very happy Christmas and a
>>happy and healthy 2006.
>>                  73's Robin (mi5rjs)
>>
>>Robert J Scott
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