Actually, there should be no output on SSB until you talk or supply
some other form of modulation. AM isn't rated at 100 watts, it's
only rated at 25 watts. Check your settings, it sounds like it's set
for ALC instead of power out.
Randy (KE5EOT)
ARRL, QCWA, ARES, RACES, ROWH
On 7/13/22 12:05 PM, John wrote:
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I think your wattmeter may be lying to you, check your O/P
against another meter and of course a dummy load.
My 857 is 15yrs old and only puts out 100W, unless you have
tweaked it.
John
VE7KKQ
At
the 100-W setting my meters tell me my 857 typically puts out
about 120 watts. If The maximum capacity of Russ's meter is
100 watts this could explain why it's pegging at the 100 watt
setting.
Ted KE4NBB
