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Re: Kenwood TS-50, is it accessible?
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Steve Forst <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Fri, 25 May 2007 19:17:11 -0400
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Richard,

Don't be confused by the manual saying something like "200 watts dc input to 
the final" or something like that.  The 430 is a 100 watt rig, like most 
rigs  of it's era.

How are you measuring output power?  Not with ssb I hope.   Key it down on 
cw.  If you don't have a code key, use the send button on the front panel.

The 430 also has a current meter.
 You may need sighted help for this.  Set the meter switch to "IC".   Key 
down on cw and  see how many amps are drawn.   At full power it should be 
about 17 amps if I remember correctly.

Steve KW3A

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