[amsat-bb] AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 15, Issue 77

[Dwayne Sinclair]

Sounds like we need to add an external pad to the transmit path on high power transceivers such as the 9700? to provide more granular power control. Maybe a software tweak needed?

Dwayne NA6US


> For those IC-9700 operators, I highly suggest that you? keep the Multi-Knob
> focussed on RF power and adjust as required.? This will of course limit
> your ability to use the RIT since it is hard to use both at the same time.
> 
> It is unfortunate that I can't seem to use the waterfall on the IC-9700 to
> also see the beacon in the panadapter.? It isn't a 'width' issue but a gain
> issue.? ? I already have my REF set to +12db.
> 
> I'm always open to suggestions.
> 
> Mike va3mw