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Climber
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 01, 2003 - 11:47 pm: | 
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Hello,
Have a couple KL-400's and they both will meter about 125 watts max on am or ssb when the mike is talked into. Work just great overall. Both have only a few minutes use at low to mid setting except for this test.
SWR are 1 : 1.1 to 1 : 1.2 over 11 meters, using 2 stock cb's and 1 ham transceiver. Meters used are MFJ-267 and/or Aries 460.
Is this expected output?
Thought SSB modulated output would be higher.
Thanks,
Climber |
Highlander
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 02, 2003 - 10:06 am: |
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I get a *little* bit more than that on SSB, but not enough to be noticeable on the air. I drive it with a Lincoln with output set to peak a little under 20 watts, and see around 150-160 on a PDC600 meter. I'd say you are fine, nothing wrong with the amps. |
Alsworld
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 02, 2003 - 12:17 pm: |
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Climber, on my 351 Mod V (the older version of the 400), 125 watts is about max for it on AM, but I am able to get more on SSB from my Lincoln. It peaks at about 30 watts so with the amp in-line with 13.8 volts, I can get about 180 watts PEP. Are your meters a PEP meter(s) or just reading RMS (sorry, I'm unfamiliar with those)?
I would expect more on SSB but it may depend on what transceiver is driving it.
Alsworld |
Climber
| | Posted on Saturday, July 05, 2003 - 9:49 am: |
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Thanks Guys for helping,
I have a stock Mobile TR-696-F and a 148 stock from 1990, and a Icom-746.
Meters are RMS as far as I read so far. Thought SSB would be even 1 watt higher than AM when modulating.
I am very happy with everything from Copper Elec. Just "Love" this product (KL-400) but need some education. Also am thankful for this forum and the helpful members.
Climber |
Climber
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 08, 2003 - 10:57 pm: |
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Tech #671 or #307 any thoughts?
Plz,
Climber |
2600
| | Posted on Thursday, July 10, 2003 - 8:39 pm: |
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Considering that on AM 400 Watts true PEP modulated power is around 100 Watts AVERAGE power, you may be right on the money, if your meter is truly an "average-only" meter. A whistle with the mike gain full up on SSB will get you a larger reading, but usually still below the actual peak power.
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