Tom,
It will probably turn out to be a voltage thing, but at the risk of 
stating the  obvious, are you sure the internal tuner is off?

Since you are using a bargain basement dummy load, have you tried going 
  into some resonant band on the dipole to compare readings?

73, Steve KW3A

On 12/29/2011 8:32 AM, Tom Behler wrote:
>      Thanks so much, Steve.
>
> My first step will be to try the other supply.
>
> Will have to brave the elements to go out and get it later today, but I
> think it will be worth it.
>
> Will keepyou and everyone posted.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Forst"<[log in to unmask]>
> To:<[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 8:27 AM
> Subject: Re: Reduced power output for TS590
>
>
>> Tom,
>>
>> Since you have another supply, I'd give that a try (assuming it's output
>> voltage is higher than what you already have.)   I'd check everything
>> out first before raising the voltage on the Astron, but you can do it
>> easy.
>>
>> Remove the cover, on the right side (just above the large filter
>> capacitor) is a small circuit board.   Component side of the board is
>> down and soldered side is facing up.   Reach under the board and find a
>> little variable resistor, it's a little thumbwheel.   Rotate the little
>> wheel while you check the voltage.
>>
>> You can do it with the talking vom with some trial and error, since it's
>> a fine adjustment, but  will go a lot faster if you get the XYL to watch
>> the meter while you adjust.
>>
>> Of course the supply has to be plugged in and turned on, but the ac
>> stuff is on the other side, so   don't mess with anything else besides
>> the little wheel, and you won't fry.
>>
>> 73, Steve KW3A
>>
>> On 12/29/2011 8:08 AM, Tom Behler wrote:
>>>       Steve:
>>>
>>> It may be later today, but I'll do what you suggest, and will also try to
>>> recruit the XYL to take some readings from the supply, the Tentech manual
>>> tuner, and the amp.
>>>
>>> If someone can tell me how to increase the voltage on the astron, I'm
>>> willing to give that a shot, although I want to do so safely.
>>>
>>> I could also try another power supply, like the Samlex I have out in the
>>> rV
>>> for the TS480 for comparative purposes.  That will also have to wait till
>>> later today when I can get out there and swap it out.
>>>
>>> Like you, Steve, I'm very reluctant to mess with the rig's service
>>> manual.
>>>
>>> I'm still wondering too if the reduced power output has something to do
>>> with
>>> the firmware upgrade from 1.04 to 1.06 that I just did.
>>>
>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Steve Forst"<[log in to unmask]>
>>> To:<[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 7:58 AM
>>> Subject: Re: Reduced power output for TS590
>>>
>>>
>>>> Don't play with fire.  Don't mess around with the service menu.   Unplug
>>>> the power cord from the radio and measure the voltage.  After passing
>>>> through the cable between ps and rigrunner, the rigrunner itself, and
>>>> the cable from rigrunner to radio, you should see even lower voltage at
>>>> the radio end.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Be sure  the ps connections are good, the power pole into the rigrunner
>>>> is in good and the fuse on that power pole as well.  There is a voltage
>>>> adjustment inside the Astron if you need to  pump up the juice.
>>>>
>>>> Low voltage may well be your problem, but you should get the XYL to
>>>> check power  levels on the meters of the amp or tuner, just to see how
>>>> things compare with the TW-1.   You may wind up getting 3 different
>>>> readings, but worth a look anyway.
>>>>
>>>> 73, Steve KW3A
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
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