[Yaesu] FT857D Problem?

[WA3GIN @ Arlington County, VA]

No doubt you're using an RMS type watt meter.  Use CW to measure the 
output.  You'll see something close to 100 watts. On SSB you'll need a 
peak reading watt meter to see 100 watt. On the RMS meter you'll 
probably see somewhere around 35-45 watts.

enjoy the new radio,
dave

p.s. the early version of that rig had a fault when running less than 50 
watts on SSB.  The audio would be significantly distorted. There is a 
factory fix.  So, if you plan to run an amplifier and it requires 50 
watts or less you may want to get some audio quality checks.

Edward Soriano wrote:

>Hi!
>   
>  Recently bought an FT857D from Dayton (HRO).
>   
>  Tested it today.
>   
>  Received function ok.
>   
>  But noticed one thing in the transmit.
>   
>  On normal talk (SSB) I cannot put out 100w base on its power meter. The meter dances between 40-50 watts I guess.
>   
>  Tested it in a dummy load and a tuned yagi.
>   
>  Whistling or shouting in the mic pushes the meter to 90-100w.
>   
>  I already turned on the speech processor, set the power to 100w, mic gain at 50.
>   
>  Cant help comparing it with my FT847 which has great talk power.
>   
>  Is this normal for the rig? or I just missed some important settings.
>   
>  Thanks.
>   
>  Enjoyed Dayton.
>   
>  Ed Soriano
>  4F1OZ
>
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