Mike,

I'd check some of your connecting cables.  I always get 1:1 SWR on all 
bands when I run the rig into a dummy load, and that's using a switch to 
switch from the antenna and tuner network to the dummy load.

Steve


On 12/13/2012 14:19, Michael Ryan wrote:
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>> From: Michael Ryan<[log in to unmask]>
>> Date: 13 December, 2012 3:45:01 PM NST
>> To: Michael Ryan<[log in to unmask]>
>> Subject: Re_TW-1 inaccuracies
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>> Hi All:
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>> Just tuned up my FT-102 into a dummy load and got the following results.
>> 3.750 183 key down, 7150 169 key down and 14.175, again 169 key down.
>> The meter also reported a reflected power of 1.9, 1.6 and 1.2 and an SWR of 1.2/1 on all 3 tested bands.
>> On SSB, I got a peak of 180. I got the rig connected to the meter, then to an ant switch, then to the dummy load.
>> I'm guessing that those would present something to the meter and a little inaccuracy won't hurt. I know my 102 peaks at 225 as was read to me by my Elmer using the rigs power meter on SSB and 180 key down.
>> I use those inaccuracies as safeties and run my gear according too. On another note, I don't think I'd shove 1500W CW through the thing or 2KW SSB due to its construction.
>> Guess I get about a 10/15% inaccuracy. Never had an opportunity to compare to a good Bird watt meter.
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>> 73:
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>> Michael DE VO1AX
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