[NLRS] Where is everyone today?

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

On Sat, 2006-07-08 at 23:32 +0000, Scott wrote:
> 
> I'm trying to exercise an old crusty 2M transverter (my first 
> transverter project) that I want to use as a "loaner" rig.  I'm having a 
> bit of trouble with output.  Supposed to be 2 Watts but seems to be only 
> about 50 to 100 mW driving my 2M amp.  Getting about 15 Watts out of the 
> amp with that drive.  I think my IF rig might have low output since I 
> just put a new mic to it (a Kenwood MC-50) and it may not have as much 
> output as the old hand mic...

That MC-50 has two output levels and impedances. If the rig needs high
impedance, you can turn the connector on the microphone over and switch
from low to high impedance and get more voltage to the high impedance of
the IF rig, if it doesn't load it down too much.
> 
> Anyhow, anybody around for a quick QSO?  I'll be monitoring 144.200 on 
> and off tonight (have to run out for pizza!).  Give me a call (I'll have 
> antenna SW to split direction between Eau Claire and the Twin Cities...)
> 
-- 
73, Jerry, K0CQ,
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