I have found the same problems with the meter, especially on the S-meter
readings above S-9. If you look at my website, www.N6AHA.com, you can see
the result of my measurement of the S-meter. This was measured under an
older firmware version, and I have not had a chance to check v. 2.037J yet,
but I don't think it has changed. If you use the N4PY rig control software,
you can get an accurate reading above S-9 on your computer.
As for the power output, I also found that the analog meter was not correct,
but the digital setting shown next the PWR button was very close to the real
power that I measured with a Bird 43 Wattmeter into a dummy load for all
levels from 10 to 100 Watts. I use the PWR setting to determine drive power
for my amplifier.
Ron N6AHA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nikolai Kuprin_UA9KM" <ua9km@ongp.ru>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 8:45 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Orion2 Problem with indication of the analog meter
> Hello ALL!
> I am the new user of this transceiver. My previous transceiver - Kenwood
> ts850.
>
> On a problem about which I want to tell, has paid attention when has
> connected the transceiver to the power amplifier.
>
> For reception of the maximal target capacity of the PA it is enough to
> submit from the transceiver of 20-25 watt. Adjusting target capacity of
> the
> transceiver up to a level of 25 watt I receive the maximal target capacity
> of the PA. This level shows the ORION II screen display. During same time
> the analog meter of the transceiver shows 50 watt, i.e. the level of
> indications of an analog meter is higher in 2 times.
>
> In case of use of the transceiver without the PA, exposing a level of 100
> watt on the screen display, the arrow of the analog meter deviates sharply
> to the right against the stop. It can lead to technical malfunction of
> the
> analog meter.
>
>
> I now doubt of correctness of indications of S-meter because the analog
> indicator shows all signals 59+40 and more.
>
> What your recommendations for elimination of the problem?
>
>
> Nikolai, UA9KM
>
> PS/ am sorry for my weak English.....
>
>
>
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>
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