[Kenwood] TS480HX Low Power Output on SSB

[Clif Holland]

How are you measuring the power out???

When you talk do you get an ALC reading??

When you whistle can you get 200w out??

Clif Holland, KA5IPF
www.avvid.com


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "vk3ajj" <vk3ajj at optushome.com.au>
To: <kenwood at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 5:49 AM
Subject: [Kenwood] TS480HX Low Power Output on SSB


> Hello,
> 
> I have a Kenwood Ts480HX which appears to be putting out very low power
> output on SSB (CW/FM etc is the full 200W).
> Power output suggests about 50W out only on SSB. This radio has been
> installed in the car and I am happy that dual power cabling arrangement
> works all OK. No dimming occurs with 200W out on other modes. 
> 
> The radio is certainly more receptive to high freqs (whistle into the
> mic) etc but is very flat from a power out perspective with normal voice
> patterns. I have done a full reset on the radio. The problem exists on
> all bands.
> 
> Other than trying another mic (which I will borrow tomorrow) can anyone
> suggest what maybe astray. (Hoping it is an operator problem but I fear
> otherwise).
> 
> Cheers and Thanks
> 
> Paul R
> 
> 
> 
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