My measurements with exactly the same equipment yielded precisely the same
measurements.
Plus, give line loss and insertion losses along the way, it seems to me that
your signal will be well within standard definitions of QRP. IMHO.
Larry, N0XB
----- Original Message -----
From: "STEVEN KLINE" <skline4@verizon.net>
To: "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 7:08 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion 1QRP
> Tim,
>
> I am running Version 1.372 on my ORION and performed measurements on
> 80-10 meters into a dummy load, measured with an Array Solutions (WX0B)
> Power Master watt meter. The ORION power was set to 1 on the power
> menu. Measured observations:
> 80M - 4W
> 40M - 4W
> 20M - 3W
> 15M - 3W
> 10M - 3W
>
> QRP is defined as 5 watts or less I believe. Perhaps your watt meter
> accuracy is just a little off? I would conclude from my measurements on
> my ORION and into my dummy load that I could operate QRP without
> reservation if desired.
>
> Good luck in the contest.
>
> Steve Kline - W5JK
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of k3hx@juno.com
> Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 12:07 PM
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: [TenTec] Orion 1QRP
>
>
> The ARCI QRP contest is due this Sunday and I would like to use
>
> my Orion (software ver 1.372) but am unable to get the power down far
>
> enough using the PWR button and MULTI knob.
>
> I'm loathe to use an attenuator. Is there a way to run down the
>
> drive?
>
> Be Well,
>
> Tim
>
>
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