[Yaesu] FT-2000D

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

You could set menu 144 tGEn MA PWR to 50 or 100W.  I would still check
the power output using a scope or very good peak reading wattmeter like
the LP-100A using a single "dit" every 2 to 3 second while looking for
overshoot.

The FL-7000 was originally designed for use with the FT-1000D (among
other rigs of that era) which had a 200W output.  Be sure you have
enabled the attenuator (on the power divider unit) as instructed for
the higher power exciter.  IMO, setting the FT-2000D for 100W ma and
enabling the attenuator *should* keep things in check - using 100W
with the attenuator will e a bit safer than 50W without the attenuator
since the attenuator will knock down any spikes that get through the
FT-2000D power control circuit.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 6/23/2013 2:35 PM, Gary Thostenson wrote:
> Hi There:  Is anyone out there using a FT-2000D to drive a FL-7000
> amp. I've told that it is not a good idea due to spikes even if the
> drive is only 40 to 50 watts. Any 100 watt rig will work fine  fine.
> Any comments or suggestions?? Thanks.  Gary Thostenson  W9VS
> badgers9146 at centurytel.net
>
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