[Yaesu] Meter vs Power output

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

If its an average reading meter you are driving it WAY too hard. Average 
voice power for 100 watts peak is more like 20 to 30 watts. Showing 50 
you are splattering all over the band. You need an oscilloscope showing 
the RF to be sure you aren't clipping. Your ALC reading at 50 watts 
should be against the peg. You get far better quality if you only tickle 
the ALC occasionally.

There is is more than a single tone when whistling and that cause 
envelope modulation so that's not a good test of peak SSB power.

73, Jerry, K0CQ

On 8/15/2011 9:58 AM, David VE3VID wrote:
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> 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
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