If you were using SSB, then your radio is probably putting out the normal 
amout of power.  If you are getting reports that your audio is raspy or 
scratchy, then the antenna, ground, or microphone being used might be at fault.

--Kim




At 09:45 PM 5/25/2007 -0400, you wrote:
>I was using SSB,.
>I'll try it with CW tomorrow.
>By the way, I changed mics, and I'm getting good audio reports now.
>I guess there is something wrong with the MC-60A I have, or I don't have the
>switches set right.
>
>Thanks everybody for all your help, I'm learning allot, and 73.
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 7:17 PM
>Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-50, is it accessible?
>
>
> > 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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