Note that the thru put power of the SM 230 is stated as ONE Kilowatt, not 1.5 or higher. SM-220 sez 1.5.
I had some problems pushing FULL power thru an SM 230, but not any problems with the SM 220. 73, Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 08:53:40 -0500 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 ( or K2 ) with a Kenwood SM230 station monitor > CC: > > Hi Guys: > > UNfortunately, I have the SM220, which is a bit different from SM-230. > > I use my SM-220 ONLY for monitoring the RF output from my station. Period. > > However, if I recall, both the SM-220 and SM-230 have some provisions > for displaying the IF output from a receive IF that IF output has been > properly converted to the input of the IF input section of the monitor. > > I cannot say whether either of these monitors would be worthwhile for the > displaying of a usable IF output from the K3. You'll have to get that info > from someone much more knowledgeable than I. However, I cannot recommend > these monitors highly enough for helping to keep track of your transmitted > signal. > > I've had an output RF monitor for the past 40 years and cannot imagine > operating my station without having one available. They have found 'problems' > I'd probably never have noticed had I not had one available. > > 73, > > Tom Hammond N0SS > > At 14:56 08/02/2008, Timothy Raymer wrote: >>Keith, >> >>I know Tom, N0SS, has has an SM-230 in line for quite some >>time. Far predates his K2, but is a useful tool. Especially useful >>if you are also making your electrons "taller" with an Amplifier. >> >>The SM-230 lets you monitor your output in a Voltage vs. time >>domain: It is a specialized Oscilloscope. The Kx is pretty good >>about not making ugly electrons, but the amplifier you drive over >>the edge could. >> >>The other thing I remember about the SM-230 and Tom's station is >>that it induced some strange SWR issues by the time we got up to >>28Mhz. Combination of lengths of coax, impedance of the unit >>itself, and a few other oddities caused a bit of a problem for a >>contest a few years ago. Just keep in mind when you put it in line >>you may need to shorten or lengthen the coax runs a bit to get things happy. >> >>Good luck, and enjoy the SM-230. >> >>Tim Raymer >>73 de KA0OUV >> >> >>>>> Keith Bainbridge 07/26/2008 08:31>>> >>Does anyone have experience using the if output of the K3 into a Kenwood >>SM 230 station monitor please ? >>Or using a K2 in the same scenario? >>Its just that I have the chance to acquire one at a good price and as I >>have the LP Pan from Larry I was wondering if the SM 230 would be a >>useful asset for either of my K2's or my K3. >>Thanks guys >>73 >>Keith >> >>-- >>Keith >>VK6XH / VK6DXR >>Chairman WIA VK6 Advisory Committee. >>Northern Corridor Radio Group Inc VK6ANC >>_______________________________________________ >>Elecraft mailing list >>Post to: [email protected] >>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 >> >>_______________________________________________ >>Elecraft mailing list >>Post to: [email protected] >>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 > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [email protected] > 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 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] 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
