On Sun, 2004-21-11 at 09:39 -0800, Vic Rosenthal wrote: > Are you measuring your output with a peak-reading wattmeter or scope? If > not, > you may see very low average indications for SSB. That doesn't mean that > your > peaks are not reaching 100w.
I'm using the cross-needle meter in my MFJ antenna tuner. I've tried it in both peak and average modes. I understand that it's not a true peak-reading meter, and that my peaks will be higher than what I see on the meter. I am seeing quite low output in both peak and average modes, much lower than I normally see from a 100W radio. I can put the meter in the low power range (30 W) and the needle never gets close to full deflection. Keep in mind this is speaking very loudly, really almost yelling. If I speak in a normal voice, the needle doesn't make it above 1 watt in either peak or average mode. Obviously this meter is not going to be very accurate in the 1 watt range, but what matters is that the needle is barely moving, even on the low power range. This does not seem right. -- 73, Brian VE7NGR _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
