>> >> There is also another possible issue to consider in that the 847 when >> first powered up sends a full power transmit for a very short time. >
As does all those 800-series YAESUs... 8-( Very bad ALC-circuit. Some of them having longer delay --> longer pulse out. > > Could be this is the missing link explaining why i burn 2 preamp in the > past? but i always put the power knob at minimum when i turned > off the 847. I will have to test it as i measure about 5W even if the RF power > is set to 0!! Full power i'm not sure but even 5W is enough > to kill a preamp > > Luc Leblanc VE2DWE > -jari oh3uw _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
