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Will 0-1W RF Output be possible for the future in the Tune Mode?

Kevin Va3KGS
Kevin Va3KGS Member ✭✭
edited June 2020 in FLEX-6000 Signature Series


I have a need to run the radio at less than 1W RF output while in the Tune Mode.  Building and testing a receiving loop antenna for 160M, I found that working here on my property the signal level is to strong even through a dummy load.  I have a friend 3 miles away, using his Flex at 1W was still to much signal for me.  I did not ask him to put a dummy load on yet. Other suggested ideas are welcome.

Kevin, Va3KGS

Answers

  • Bill W2PKY
    Bill W2PKY Member ✭✭
    edited June 2020
    Try The Transverter port 34 mW out.
  • Kevin Va3KGS
    Kevin Va3KGS Member ✭✭
    edited February 2018

    Great idea Bill.  I will give it a try over the next few days, and report back here.

    Kevin

  • HCampbell WB4IVF
    HCampbell WB4IVF Member ✭✭
    edited June 2019
    Or maybe use an antenna analyzer as a very low level signal generator?  Mu AIM-4170 generates a -17dBm signal which comes in handy at times.

    Howard
  • Chris DL5NAM
    Chris DL5NAM Member ✭✭✭
    edited April 2020
    Or you try an attenuator with 3dB or 6dB or 10dB or.....

    And the best :  you use them on RX and/or TX side at same time !

    Chris DL5NAM
  • Kevin Va3KGS
    Kevin Va3KGS Member ✭✭
    edited February 2018

    Its one tool I don't have in the shack.  I will ask around if the other suggestions don't work.

    Thanks

    Kevin

  • Kevin Va3KGS
    Kevin Va3KGS Member ✭✭
    edited February 2018

    Hi Chris.  Another great idea.  I do have a 6db pad I can use.  Looks like using this pad and going on transverter port if needed just might be my ticket.

    Thanks

    Kevin

  • Ken - NM9P
    Ken - NM9P Member ✭✭✭
    edited February 2018
    This actually works. I have used XVTR out and had QSOs with local stations 2 miles away on ten meters with 55 - 59 reports, too. Of course this was using my LP at 38 ft.
  • Tim - W4TME
    Tim - W4TME Administrator, FlexRadio Employee admin
    edited February 2018
    No.  The PA's precision is 1W, not less.  Using the XVTR port or an attenuator on the ANT-x port is your only option
  • Brad A. Steffler
    Brad A. Steffler Member ✭✭
    edited February 2018
    Thanks for the helpful information, Tim.

    Brad
    KE4XJ

  • Kevin Va3KGS
    Kevin Va3KGS Member ✭✭
    edited February 2018

    Tnx Tim for responding.

    Kevin

  • ka7gzr
    ka7gzr Member ✭✭
    edited February 2018

    A long length of transmission cable to a dummy load would be another suggestion.

    Jim 

    ka7gzr

  • Kevin Va3KGS
    Kevin Va3KGS Member ✭✭
    edited February 2018

    Interesting concept Jim. 

    Currently all of my long cables are already in use to the back yard, where my loop is placed at the moment. 

    I'm going to work with a dummy load and a PAD from within the shack and see how things workout for me there.

    Thanks

    Kevin, Va3KGS


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