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[Scott Manthe]

Every rig is capable of more than it's rated output. Unfotunately, 
getting there usually requires an increase in IMD and hence more 
splatter on the bands and interference for your ham neighbors.

The autotuner also will not like too much more output, because it can 
barely handle 200 watts.

So yes, the Mark V is capable of more than 200 watts, but why? 225 or 
250 watts is not going to be perceptable on the other end, it's going to 
make your signal dirtier and it's going to stress the tuner. And if you 
can't drive an amp to full output with 200 watts, it needs to be redesigned.

73,
Scott, N9AA


Bob Martin wrote:

>I was told that the Mark 5 was capable of more output than 200 watts without
>causing damage to the finals.  Is this true, and if so, what internal
>changes are necessary?
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