Actually the output SHOULD go away when operating into high SWR loads. This is
the radio’s way of protecting itself from such conditions and is entirely
normal.
The fact that the radio operates well into a proper load TELLS you that the
finals and drivers are OK.
Gary
W0DVN
> On Dec 10, 2018, at 2:32 PM, Stuart Rohre <Rohre@arlut.utexas.edu> wrote:
>
> When output goes away operating into high SWR antenna or load; then you have
> to test the output transistors and driver for opens.
>
> This applies to all transmitters with solid state output stages.
>
> -Stuart Rohre
> K5KVH
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