[Amps] High Power (2500 Watts) Bird RF Dummy Load For Sale

[Vic Rosenthal [TSI]]

Steve Cook wrote:
> Looking at the specs for the 2SC5125 output transistors used in the ICOM 756 series transceivers.  Spec sheet says they are rated for 80W output each or 160W per pair up to 175Mhz.  
> 
> Wondering why ICOM only runs them at 100W?
> 
> There is an adjust pot that will allow the output to be turned up somewhat -- up to around 150W.
> 
> What is the undesirable effect of turning up the power to say... 125W, if any?

Nothing, if you only operate CW.  But IMD would increase significantly, 
producing a splatter-y SSB signal and making you unpopular.
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