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Re: [Yaesu] FT857D Problem?

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Subject: Re: [Yaesu] FT857D Problem?
From: "Eric Lowell" <elowell@maine.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 07:45:05 -0400
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Compare the two radios on the same meter?
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Edward Soriano" <docward87@yahoo.com>
To: <yaesu@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2006 10:47 PM
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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