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RF Power adjustment - possible future addition to firmware

 

Hi all.

I am wondering if it would be possible to make a change to the RF power adjustment in a future hardware update. It would be fantastic if power could be turned down even lower.

At the moment the adjustment range is 10% to 100% of the maximum. I would like to experiment with power levels down to just a few mW. Is there any way the range can be altered in firmware so it's 0% to 100%?

73 M3KXZ
 

This would be a nice feature but I'd like it because at 10% the TX-500 puts out closer to 2W than 1W. When using the PA500 amp (dyi599) I'd like to be able to reduce the power input to 1W or less.

It might be possible in software. Perhaps it's more a question of demand. I'd suggest emailing Lab599 because I'm not sure they look at (or even have access to) this forum.

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73, Norm/KC1BMD
 

 

I'm hoping to avoid spending more and adding extra stuff to carry and wire up.. Think it would be great if it can just be done with the RF power control in the rig.


On Sat, 8 Apr 2023, 14:11 kg4zqz, <kg4zqz@...> wrote:
 

Norm, I'll send Roman a message asap.


On Sat, 8 Apr 2023, 14:05 Norm - KC1BMD, <noka@...> wrote:
This would be a nice feature but I'd like it because at 10% the TX-500 puts out closer to 2W than 1W. When using the PA500 amp (dyi599) I'd like to be able to reduce the power input to 1W or less.

It might be possible in software. Perhaps it's more a question of demand. I'd suggest emailing Lab599 because I'm not sure they look at (or even have access to) this forum.

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73, Norm/KC1BMD

 

I agree being able to operate below 1w is desirable.? I was curious why it wouldn't have been that way out the box.?
Still very happy with the radio and the original firmware.? ?I've been afraid to update. I keep reading about so many issues that I've just stuck with SSB and a little CW.

Rich
KD2UBJ
 

On Sat, Apr 8, 2023 at 10:18 AM, Rich KD2UBJ wrote:
I've been afraid to update. I keep reading about so many issues
FWIW, my experience is that it's very simple and quick. When I thought I was having a problem with the keyer (turns out it was OK) after one update, I reverted back and forth from new to previous version several times to do comparisons... easy!
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73, Norm/KC1BMD
 

Sub-watt power option would be a? great option for several situations. Lab599,? please consider adding this in a future update.?
 

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I agree!
100mw -1 W range will be amazing for several situations..
WSPR beacon for instance..!
Thanks!

Enviado desde mi iPhone

El 8 abr 2023, a las 21:55, James S <jamesshipley@...> escribi¨®:

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Sub-watt power option would be a? great option for several situations. Lab599,? please consider adding this in a future update.?
 

Since it is unknown if Lab599 looks at this site, it's probably better to let your feature requests and bug fixes be known by emailing them directly.

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73, Norm/KC1BMD

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