[1000mp] Output Power Mark V

[Dave Meitzen]

To measure SSB PO you need a peak reading PO meter. I do not think the unit
is rated for full PO 200 watts on AM. Even 100 watts AM sounds high.
FYI Dave AA9TT

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:1000mp-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Bob Martin
Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 5:50 PM
To: 1000mp at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [1000mp] Output Power Mark V


Just purchased a new 1000MP Mark V and I am concerned about what I am seeing
on the output power.  Obviously the main reason I selected the Mark V over
the field was output power.  I know that output power can be affected by
several things, but when using a dummy load most, if not all of those
things, should be eliminated.  Here is my situation with the RF power
control all the way to the right the watt meter bar on the radio shows the
200 watt output, but the power meter that is built in with the dummy load
only shows a carrier output on AM of 100 watts.  On SSB with the mic gain
fully opened the power on the built in meter doesn’t even break 50 watts
with modulation. This is true throughout the bands, but of course with a 1:1
SWR with a dummy load it should be the same throughout the bands.  Can
someone give me some advices on my concern.  I only have a few days left
under HRO’s defect exchange policy and I don’t want to get stick with a
power lemon.  My new Mark 5, power wise isn’t any better than my old
FT-101ZD.



Thanks








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