[ICOM] PW-1

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Tony,

For a product to be sensitive to 0.3 volts DC change is darned near impossible though its happening at your place. 

Do you have an accurate external variable DC supply you could double check those results with? 

I am wondering if the new rig is not outputting enough current for the PW-1. Or maybe a faulty cable connection / solder joint might be the culprit.

Gary K8IZ
 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Tony Visco" <ahv73 at verizon.net>
> 
> Well Fellow Hams here is another little interesting thing with the PW-1 and
> its relationship with other rigs.
> 
> I have successfully used the Icom 746Pro with the PW-1 in Position 1 and a
> FT-1000mp in Position 2.  On the FT, I use the 13.5v dc 200ma output from
> the back of the rig to power up the antennas on the PW-1.  I was very happy.
> 
> Today I have received my new toy for 2006, a FT-1000mp Field.  Being very
> similar is certain respects I use the same configuration for the PW-1
> hookup.  The only subtle difference is the output is 13.8v dc 200ma.  The
> PW-1 started up as normal but after 5 to 8 seconds it semi-shuts down with
> nothing illuminated and meter needles at 3/4 scale.  Turning on the PW-1
> takes everything back to normal and when later turned off is normal for
> antenna usage until 5 to 8 seconds pass and the same funky result.
> 
> Switching positions provided the same result.  I also checked the voltage
> output from the rig and it is rock steady at 13.8v dc without any
> interruption and checked for over 10 minutes.  
> 
> I am hoping that Adam is reading this since he is one great source of
> information.  Please Adam, don't hold it against me that I am using an FT.
> Anyway, any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> Thanks guys
> Tony W3EW
> 
> 
> 
> 
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