FT-1000MP 80m pwr out low?

[Victor Burns KI6IM / V31VB <vburns@netcom.com> (Victor Burns KI6IM / V31VB)]

Who cares 50 in gets you 1500+ out with a modern amp!

Victor Burns

On Fri, 16 Feb 1996 WR3O@music-city.tdec.state.tn.us wrote:

> Any ideas why an FT-1000MP only puts out 80 watts on 80 meters
> into a dummy load with nothing else connected?  Only on CW & RTTY?
> All other bands full output on CW into DL.  FM and SSB full output
> on 80m into DL.  Tried diff cables to DL -- no diff.  Running out
> of ideas fast.  Contest time near.  Any ideas?  Thanks, Kirk
> /exit
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