My XV222 runs hot after a few minutes of contest activity with 20W output, 5W input on SSB or CW. I have not operated it on FM. Running at 15W helps a bit, but it is still warmer than I feel comfortable with. I have a linear and can drive that with 10w to 15w, so that helps, but if you are expecting a high duty cycle 20W transverter, the XV222 isn't it.
If the fan helps, I hope Elecraft makes a retrofit kit available. Not sure if I have vent holes fo rthe attenuator resistors or not; I need to check. - Duffey -- KK6MC James Duffey Cedar Crest NM ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
