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I wasnt questioning your setup, but the person who originally asked you questions about your results.
I totally understand your results.? SWR on the Palstar can cause the power meter to read less than accurate results.?? As you said, its only a general guide, not a bird wattmeter.?? 800 to 1000 watts on the meter will make no difference on the receiving end as you pointed out.? When I am operating, if its reading over 500 and lower than 1000, I am a happy camper.? I have also noted the SWR reading on the AMP vs the SWR reading on the HF-AUTO also do not always match.? I can show a 1:1 on the tuner, but the amp will show? 1.3:1.?? Varies by band, which I guess is due to the length of LMR500 jumper between the two.??? It is all relative.?? If they can hear you, the job is complete.?? I pay more attention to the antennas and feedlines than I do to the actual equipment power.?? The LA-1K is an excellent amp, with excellent tech support.? Could not ask for more.? N5GGG
