[SMIRK] [VHF] 6 Open into Central America and Carribean

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

On Sun, 2009-01-25 at 21:44 -0600, Chris Boone wrote:
> Might add it was XE3N on 50.127.....lots of QSB but for my 15watt mobile in
> SE Texas, it was a pleasure...took 3 tries to get him! NOW time to improve
> the rig and get an amp! (anyone know of a front end improvement for the
> FT690RII??)
> Also found out my FT 857D which has been deaf on 6 due to a blown front end
> xstr is sick RF wise out...not doing 100watts...but only 40....checked all
> the settings...10mtrs pegged the Bird meter!! Who is the best repair guy for
> Yaesu rigs other than the factory or would the factory be ok (Looking for
> performance AND cost!!)?? I would do it myself but I DON'T have the time (I
> do have the test gear)....and want it done right!!...also found UHF is down
> in power but VHF is still 50watts!
> 
> TIA
> Chris
> WB5ITT

Check the RF power option on the menu that its not been turned down.
That setting is by band at least on 6m through UHF.

73, Jerry, K0CQ