[AMPS] Review: SGC PowerCube

Steve Thompson amps@txrx.demon.co.uk
Mon, 29 Jun 1998 07:41:49 +0100


In message <35969F30.2D17@worldnet.att.net>, Gerry Smith
<w6ter@worldnet.att.net> writes
>
>This article is intended as a review of
>the SGC SmartPowerCube (SG-500) and
>dealing with personnel at SGC.
>
>First, be aware, the `Cube is NOT 500
>watts on all bands. With mobile supply
>voltage slightly above 12.8 V., at
>maximum current, the power degrades to
>about 350 watts on 10 meters. Here are
>my results:
>Band     Power In     Power Out
>80        45 watts    500 watts
>20        60 watts    510 watts
>10       105 watts    350 watts

Are you able to test when it stops being linear?

Steve

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