Steve:

That is my next step.  It's going to be a pain to get the 746 out
to our RV trailer where the portable antenna is, but I think
that's the next thing that needs to be done.

Bob Tinney suggested a dummy load, which I probably should buy,
but I don't have one yet.

Actually, a club member I talked to today has one, so I may be
able to borrow that from him.

So, I agree--Apples to apples comparisons are best.

Will keep you posted.

Best 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 6:00 PM
Subject: Re: question on output power discrepancies with
different rigs and antennas


Tom,

I am replying a bit late to this.  Conceivably, you could have
some line loss,
depending on what frequency you checked this on.  Even a 2 DB
loss could
account for that difference.  Have you tried using the 746 on the
same
feedline as the 718, that would really compares apples to apples.
Steve, K8SP