Well, thanks, Steve.  I have tested the fuses in the original cable for a 
snug fit, and they seem ok, but I'll replace them just to see if it makes 
any difference.

At least the problem has been solved, and the worst thing that can now 
happen is that I have to buy another DC power cord to use with the 480 out 
in the RV when camping season arrives again in May.

Sure glad I braved the elements tonight to go our there and pick up that 
power cable!

And congrats once again on the MDC QSO Party!

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 8:17 PM
Subject: Re: TS590 reduced output power problem solved


> Tom,
>
> I don't know about replacing the fuses since they aren't blown, but if
> you have others you could try, and  see if anything changes.   I was
> just thinking  about pulling them out and be sure they get stuck  back
> in good and snug.
>
> I use power poles here on everything, but if not installed right, they
> can be problematic.
>
> Glad again it is working.  Always nice to narrow the problem down to
> something specific, rather than the old "could be anything in the shack"
> kind of thing.
>
> BTW, just got my plaque from MDC QSO party.  Pretty nice.
>
>
>
> 73, Steve  KW3A
>
>
>