[TenTec] Orion II 15 m CW Transmit Power Fluctuation

[N4PY2]

This could be RF feedback getting into the Orion.  The fact that it is band 
sensitive points to this.

Carl Moreschi N4PY
121 Little Bell Dr
Hays, NC 28635
www.n4py.com


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kim Elmore" <cw_de_n5op at sbcglobal.net>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 9:20 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Orion II 15 m CW Transmit Power Fluctuation


>I have noticed a subtle characteristic with my OII on 15 m CW
> transmit: the power output varies in a random fashion key down CW.
> This happens whether I use a dummy load, tuner, or antenna. I noticed
> this with the V2.041XL firmware, and so went to the 2.039d firmware.
> Using V2.041XL on 15 m, with the power output is set to 100 the ALC
> light didn't illuminate, but did using V2.039d. I still, however, see
> the power output fluctuation with either firmware version. Using
> V2.041XL, I see this a bit on 12 m, too. I only see it on 15 m using 
> V2.039d.
>
> Has anyone else noticed this?
>
> Kim Elmore N5OP
>
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