[Heathkit] SB-102 Low Output on SSB

[RAY FRIESS]

Is that also the case with Drake?  I have a drake tr3 that shows only about 30 watts out.  I've been checking tubes and other things figuring something is wrong.  In cw operating mode shouldn't I read full output on a wattmeter?

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From: Glen Zook via Heathkit
Date: Fri, Aug 18, 2017 10:43 AM
To: Gary H. Harmon, Jr.;'Heathkit2 ';
Cc:
Subject:Re: [Heathkit] SB-102 Low Output on SSB

What power are you reading on your wattmeter?  Is the wattmeter a true peak reading wattmeter?  If not, then with voice modulation you should show between 20-watts and 25-watts average with a VERY occasional peak to around 30-watts.  At that point, your peak output power will be around 100-watts.



Most wattmeters are average reading, not peak power reading, and, as such, cannot follow the peak power.



Glen, K9STH

ebsite:  http://k9sth.net


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From: "Gary H. Harmon, Jr." <gharmon at idworld.net>
To: 'Heathkit2 ' <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, August 18, 2017 9:54 AM
Subject: [Heathkit] SB-102 Low Output on SSB



CW is fine.  Balanced Modulator diodes replaced.  Alignment completed.


Thoughts?
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