The peak reverse voltage rating of the diode is the limiting factor for the RF probe. A 1N34 diode should be fine for power measurements of up to 25 watts across a 50 ohm resistive load - it will make little difference whether connected to the antenna jack or the dummy load.
For higher power levels, a higer rated diode could be used or 1N34 diodes could be used in series - the low voltage readings will be more inaccurate if that is done. A coax TEE adapter is one easy way to connect the RF probe to the coax center conductor. 73, Don W3FPR Life is what happens when you are making other plans ----- Original Message ----- I did R1 adjustment during lunchbreak using RF-probe and got it about right. I will check cantenna resistance afterwards and re-adjust if necessary. I was worried about breaking RF-probe, but now I believe I can connect it with dummy load and can't connect it directly to antenna jack. _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft You must subscribe to post. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, Unsub etc): http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft page: http://www.elecraft.com
