[TenTec] QRP with OMNI VI+

Ten-Tec, Inc. Amateur Radio Sales sales@tentec.com
Mon, 05 Jan 1998 15:31:58 -0500


At 09:09 PM 1/3/98 -0500, Steve NW9G wrote:

>Probably niether one Mike.  For serious QRP, do yourself a favor and buy a 
>"REAL" meter.  The meters in all my Ten Tec gear are just relative only.
>I can't say much about MFJ either, only thing I like that they made is my
>swr antenna gismo.  All others, I have pitched. 
>Also one other thing, your Omni 6 may not go down to QRP. There have been
>done some mods on my Omni 5 and it will go down to 1 watt.  Many will not.
>Just remember, few rigs on the market have acurate watt meters built in.
>I love my Ten Tec's but I also have acurate meters (not MFJ's)
>Good luck and 73....Steve...NW9G

The meter in the Omni VI is calibrated at 100 watts output and is not too
accurate below 25 watts output power.  For true QRP use, we recommend using a
quality external wattmeter for exact power readings.  The Omni VI and Omni VI
Plus both are capable of less than one watt output power as a standard 
feature.  The Omni-V was +/- 20 watts minimum output power but can be easily
modified for true QRP power levels. 

Scott E. Robbins, W4PA
Amateur Radio Product Manager

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