k3hx@juno.com wrote:
The ARCI QRP contest is due this Sunday and I would like to use
my Orion (software ver 1.372) but am unable to get the power down far
enough using the PWR button and MULTI knob.
I'm loathe to use an attenuator. Is there a way to run down the
drive?
Be Well,
Tim
Tim, my Orion (the so-called "I") will do a bit under 4 watts with the
power set to 1, so that's QRP by my calculations. But if yours is over
5 watts, wouldn't the old "9 volt battery across the mic terminals" plus
the power control allow you to set it where you want? I don't know,
I've not tried it, but it was a simple trick tried successfully many
years ago in the old tube transceiver days. Anyone have an idea of how
that does?
73,
Joe, W2RBA
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