Unless you measure it with a good peak reading watt meter, into a dummy
load, you really don't know what it is putting out. Check it on a peak
reading meter, and then you will know for sure.
73, Mike K9MI
----- Original Message -----
From: "Edward Soriano" <docward87@yahoo.com>
To: <yaesu@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2006 02 47
Subject: [Yaesu] FT857D Problem?
> Hi!
>
> Recently bought an FT857D from Dayton (HRO).
>
> Tested it today.
>
> Received function ok.
>
> But noticed one thing in the transmit.
>
> On normal talk (SSB) I cannot put out 100w base on its power meter. The
> meter dances between 40-50 watts I guess.
>
> Tested it in a dummy load and a tuned yagi.
>
> Whistling or shouting in the mic pushes the meter to 90-100w.
>
> I already turned on the speech processor, set the power to 100w, mic gain
> at 50.
>
> Cant help comparing it with my FT847 which has great talk power.
>
> Is this normal for the rig? or I just missed some important settings.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Enjoyed Dayton.
>
> Ed Soriano
> 4F1OZ
>
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