I'm a little confused about measured transmitted power when in SSB vs CW. As an example, I have an XV50 Transverter that is adjusted to produce 20 watts RF out when using the K2 'tune' control. This output is adjusted by reading 20 watts on an external power meter. The power indicator LEDs are then adjusted to read 20 watts as well.
When using SSB, however, the RF out is much, much lower, maxing out at 7-8 watts PEP on the external power meter. The indicator LEDs, however, indicate 10 - 20 watts of power. I'm not certain I know how to understand what it is I'm measuring. In my mind, I think much the 20 watts RF out of a CW signal is actually carrier and of not much use. When in SSB, I want to think that I can still put out the 20 watts, only now all concentrated in one sideband. Why does the power meter fail to show the 20 watts? _______________________________________________ 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
