[Yaesu] Re: [FT-857] Yaesu FT857 power out

[Dale Blanchard]

John Geiger wrote:
> 
> 
> I just picked up a used FT857 that seems to be showing low power out. It 
> does about 40 watts on 6 meters, and about 25-30 on HF. This is into a 
> dummy load so SWR isn't a problem. I am using a Kenwood PS-30 20 amp PS 
> that has the built in power cord. I looked at the hidden alignment 
> menus, and the settings seem to be ok there, about what I see on the 
> internet for others settings.
> 
> Anyone else have this problem? And if so, what might be done to correct 
> it? The HF power settings are at 100 in the standard menus. I just did a 
> full reset when I got the radio.
> 
> 73s John W5TD
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What mode are you in when measuring power? ssb/am/cw/fm.
How are you measurng the power? What type of power meter.
Do you have the brown wire grounded or open?
Was it new or used, do you have the manual?
WA7IXK
Dale