ED:
Yes 15 watts in the tune position is correct. On the meter lower scale
there are 3 dots. The left one represents 1:1 SWR. The middle one is 2:1
and the right one (dot is just under the "10" on the forward power
scale) represents 3:1, when the rear panel switch is set for SWR.
73
Bob WB2VUF
Edward Crawford wrote:
>
> I have just finished reading through 200 pages pertaining to the Scout in the
> archives and did not find answers to my Q's so I thought I would ask here.
> Also don't find any reference to this in the manual copy I have. I believe
> this is a very early Scout and a later manual, according to the previous
> owner.
>
> Did the early rigs transmit full power in the tune position? According to the
> manual and from everything I have read it says 15 watts on tune. The guy I
> bought it from said the early Scout's did this and this one does.
>
> What are the graduations on the SWR section of the meter? Is the second hash
> mark on the scale 2:1 and beyond that infinity or what? In the alignment
> section of the manual it says to adjust R12 for a 2:1 reading on the meter
> but gives no indication of how the meter is graduated. No markings on the
> meter scale.
>
> How does the mobile bracket attach to the radio? Is it a cam or spring lock
> design or something else? I have read that the factory bracket was not very
> substantial and would like to fabricate one of my own if possible. May be
> interested in a bracket if anyone has one reasonably el-cheapo.
>
> I am enjoying the rig very much so far. The rx is just what I would expect
> from the other T-T rigs I have had. Made many contacts with it from the base
> but the goal is to use it mobile. I have it installed mobile now but needing
> to do a little more work on the wiring and grounding and mounting. This is my
> first attempt at HF mobile besides 10M and it seems to be a bit of a
> challenge. I have never thought about SWR changing at hiway speeds. There I
> go not thinking again.
>
> Your thoughts on this will be very much appreciated.
> Looking forward to doing the 20M T-T net mobile or portable sometime.
> vy 73 de ed/w4wvw
>
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