Hello! I am the happy owner of a Ten-Tec 509 that according to the manual should be capable of delivering 3 Watts RF Output. In the Swedish Portable Contest, there is a Power Multiplier that demands
Hello Mats, I just did a check on my 509, and I can adjust the RF Output power to all power levels you mention - by adjusting the Drive control. What you might need is a power meter that can measure
Dear Ed, Thanks for the quick answer and the suggestion to use sn accurate QRP Directional Wattmeter and then adjust with the Drive control. I am not sure if I have access to the 1990 QST issue. Do y
Author: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson" <geraldj@storm.weather.net>
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2006 09:13:07 -0500
There are tables of attenuator resistor values in many radio handbooks, ARRL and some RSGB included and sometimes formulae for designing them. Use 2 watt metal film resistors and they will handle all
Hello Jerry, Thank you indeed for all useful information. I should remember all those things from physics classes, but I have been into sales of building materials all my life, so you needed to refre
Don't forget that an attenuator will also be in the line for the Receive mode. A few db won't be noticeable, but 10db might be. 72/73, ed - k9ew _______________________________________________ TenTec
Mats, I am not aware of a commercially available attenuator that would meet your needs. I have been using a home made external attenuator with my Ten Tec 515 during Field Day Contests for 40M & 80M S
Hi Ed, You are right... I think the best solution is to get hold of this good accurate QRP Wattmeter :) It will also save my accumulator and make the portable operation longer and more pleasant! Why
Author: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson" <geraldj@storm.weather.net>
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2006 11:37:38 -0500
For sure! -- 73, Jerry, K0CQ, All content copyright Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.c