[Yaesu] Meter vs Power output

[Steve]

At 10:58 AM 8/15/2011, David VE3VID wrote:

>I'm configuring a used FT-2000 I picked up and finding the power out 
>reading on the meter for SSB is about 50 watts on voice peaks.  If I 
>put the rig in CW mode it keys up at 100 watts no problem.
>Does anyone know, is this just something odd to the FT-2000 
>meter?   I'll have to borrow an outboard watt meter - dont have one for HF
>Any help is appreciatedDavid

You are never, ever supposed to see voice peak power readings 
approach the CW level unless the meter is specifically designed to 
read peak power. If the FT-2000 displays ALC level, see whether the 
ALC is being triggered on voice peaks; it likely is and this is normal.

Steve, K0XP 



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