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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
> 
> Hi All: 
> 
> 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.  
> 
> 73: 
> 
> Michael DE VO1AX 
> 
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