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How is Aurora efficiency determined?

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N5MK
N5MK Member ✭✭
in Aurora

I never seem to get beyond 70% efficiency on my 520M, usually around 65% if I'm reading the meter correctly. All of the documentation and videos about polar modulation leading up to the release of the Aurora led me to expect higher efficiency.

What is everyone else seeing?

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  • Mike-VA3MW
    Mike-VA3MW Administrator, FlexRadio Employee, Community Manager, Super Elmer, Moderator admin
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    Hi Mike

    What mode? If it is still way off, open a support ticket. The meter might be out of calibration.

    73

  • David_NK5G
    David_NK5G Member ✭✭
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    You may also have some variances depending on power output and SWR. The HPA is going to be more efficient with a resonant load. As for me, I get an average of 80% +/- into a dummy load at full power.

  • N5MK
    N5MK Member ✭✭
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    @Mike-VA3MW FT8. I honestly haven't paid close attention to the efficiency meter while using SSB. I'll be sure to note if this is mode-specific.

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