[1000mp] Output Power Mark V

[Mike Kasrich]

Also make sure the proc. button is not pushed.  On ssb if the proc is on 
then the proc control would effect ssb output and not the mic. gain from 
my experience.


Dave Meitzen wrote:

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