John Geiger wrote:
> Unless you want to run WSJT on 2m/70cm. I would not
> want to run an Icom 7000 for extended periods of time
> on a full duty mode-it would cook the rig. Turn the
> 7000 down to 8 watts or so and let the amp do the
> work. I used such a setup for several years with a
> yaesu FT100D.
>
> 73s John AA5JG
>
I'm surprised that even eight watts doesn't drive a B310 into severe
splatter land. Most of the the Mirage amp are already non-linear at
rated input. Isn't the rated input of a 310 three watts?
I drive my 5016G with about 35 watts as a result.
73,
Tom K6EU aka K6EU/r
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