Kim My guess is that 20-30 watts out is all you will be able to get and have your signal remain linear. Make sure you have zero ALC.
73, Chuck AA5J Kim wrote: > > I am using my new old Ten Tec 540 in digital mode. What I am finding > is I am only able to get 20-30 watts out due to my sound card not > providing enough gain in the audio (I get 100 watts in CW mode). I am > using a manual ptt connection to the back of the radio. > > Will an SL-1 provide the umpf I need to get a better signal out? Or > an interface from a different manufacturer? > Thanks for your assistance. > > Kim AB7JK > >