[1000mp] Question about FT1000MP RF output rising during FT-8

[J Bowen]

So everyone, I have a question. I have noticed that my FT1000MP RF output
starts out a bit low and rises as I transmit on FT-8. I have it setup to
transmit 25 watts with the remember power settings set on the WSJT
software. Well the next day when starting to transmit the RF output is
close to 20/22 watts, and as I transmit the output rises to a bit over 25
watts with me not touching any of the previous day's settings. If I crank
the transmit audio power slider up on the WSJT software to push it up to 25
watts, then I wind up having to pull it back down just a tad to keep it at
25 watts. I also have to bump the audio level slider up a few db on
10meters. It seems like I'm getting increasing gain somewhere as the
transmit section warms up. Any idea what I have going on, or if something
bad is fixing to happen to my radio? Thanks all. 73!

Jason Bowen, KB5VXX