Reports of signal fading during a QSO.

Thurman Irving

  I have a new-to-me Flex 6500 and have received several comments about my signal fading during a QSO.  The PowerSDR RF power meter shows a constant power during the QSO.  How can I determine if the radio is working correctly?  I have a limited period to request correction from the seller.

The radio is Flex 6500 SN 0316-5064-6500-8299.  HW version is v3.1.7.138 with options None.  Software is SmartSDR 3.17.  PS is Astron RS-35M.  I am using a Dell SPS 8700 16GB with Win10.  I am also using FLDIGI 4.1.08.

Thanks, 
Thurman Irving N5SI

Mark_WS7M

Neil D Friedman N3DF

Band, time of day and location for each fading contact?

Dean Davidson

You need a meter between antenna and radio to determine if your power is dropping while talking . Dont ever depend on just the meter on the radio. What mic are you using?

Bill W2PKY

Dean Davidson

NEIL has a good point Band conditions are not real good here lately.

Mike-VA3MW

[Deleted User]

There has been lots of QSB on signals lately. Band conditions are horrible.

Paul - K6HR

Neal Pollack, N6YFM

Band Conditions? I have not seen anything lately that resembles usable band conditions. Try talking with someone in your local area, like 5 to 7 miles away. Else, launch a kickstarter go fund me campaign, and buy us some sunspots....

Bob N0IS

David Decoons, wo2x

k3Tim