Wade, I've found that the power output can be dependent on the operating frequency. For example, my vhf-hi Maratrac mobile runs at 100w above 146 MHz, but on repeater inputs in the 145.xxx range, the power jumps to 120w. Fortunately, I don't need the lower frequencies that much so the radio stays decently cool. As long as you're using fans, I wouldn't worry about 70w versus 60. Saying again: as long as you're using fans. :) There may be some programming/calibration voodoo that will get it lower, but I'd have to get my hands on a service manual to know for sure. I'd say for 10w difference, don't sweat it. The Maratrac PA is happy at 70, and will still run much cooler than flat out at 100.
Cheers, Brian, N4BWP kc0mlt wrote: > > > > Thanks. I did get this thing going this last weekend(testing right now, > no actual controler yet)with the help of your info from the first post. > I checked the programming and it had 16 ch. reprogramed for one channel > and still nothing. My bad for not checking the head type first. It was > an advanced head. Why thy only had 16 channels in it is beyond me. After > I got that resolved it took right off! The only thing id I cant get the > power turned down below 70 watts. I tried turning it down in the > programming that worked. but when we unhooked the computer and tried it > we were over 150 watts. I got in the radio and turn the amp and the > driver down all the way and it bottomed out at 70 watts. Is there > something else I should have , or should be doing to get it down lower? > OR do some of these not like to go down that far (60 watts). Thatnks for > your help so far, it has been a great help! I think I will write and > artical on this after I am done, as I couldn't find anything like that > when I was looking. > > Wade > KC0MLT
