[Kenwood] Power out adjust for TS870S FM 100 watts to 140 watts.

[Terry Clinard]

Has anyone made this adjustment and do they recommend where it does not harm the final output transistors?  If someone has done this I need assistance with knowing one step in the procedure.  There are 8 steps in the procedure.  I will skip to the one I do not understand as follows:

 

-- I can get to the Hidden window ok and the "A7" display for 100 watts power adjustment.

-- Next step is to press PTT ( I assume this is in CW mode key down, then rotate RIT/XIT  knob until you see 140 watts in the display

-- Then press the UP key to confirm.  What I do not understand is that you still keep the PTT engaged or at this point do you not transmit a carrier?

--  I understand how to turn the M.CH/VFO.CH knob to "ba" to write the EEPROM and then hit the UP button to write it, but during this part do you still transmit the carrier or should the carrier be turned off?

 

Any comments would be appreciated.

Terry WA8OPR