[TenTec] paragon won't go below about 10 watts.

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

John:

As I recall the Paragon II will turn down to about 3 to 5 watts while the 
original Paragon will only go down to about 20 watts or so.  The way the PA 
in these two radios is designed, don't be concerned about any SWR value at 
these power levels.  It is safe.  I've actually transmitted into both a open 
circuit and a grounded antenna switch without any faults.  Great design and 
protection circuit.

73
Bob, K4TAX


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "john ferro" <foxbat426 at hotmail.com>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2008 9:49 PM
Subject: [TenTec] paragon won't go below about 10 watts.



thanks to everyone here i have solved two of my paragon's issues - my next 
queston: is it normal for the paragon to not go below about 10 or 20 watts 
in the tune mode (i.e. with the rf gain and mic gains turned all the way to 
the start position - counter clock wise). i could see this being a potential 
problem with a bad antenna match - wish it would go to zero. has anyone else 
seen this?

thx, john
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