A couple things.  You can't really measure power on ssb unless you use a 
two tone generater.  Go with what your carrier out says as far as 
bragging.  Another thought is if you don't show much with audio, make 
sure you have the gain to the point where you're in to alc.  The tw 1 
isn't a peak reading meter.  From what I've used mine, it is only a good 
device for tuning and comparing.  An accurate meter it isn't!!!  Most 
tube ssb rigs were rated 200 watts p ee p, so I guess around 120 key 
down.  What transmitter?
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On Sat, 21 Jan 2012, Howard Traxler wrote:

> Just a bit different question:  Using the TW-1's tone oscilator to tune up
> my old tube transmitter, I'm usually getting power levels of more than 125
> watts.  But when I voice or whistle into the mic, the power is only a few
> watts.  When bragging about my power, how much should I say I'm running--and
> why?
>
> Thanks for any thoughts.
>
> The Other Howard, WA9RYF
>
>