Loss of Power

[Deleted User 30222]

Hello CBRT, I have a strange question. I had tuned my Galaxy DX959. DK was about 2-3 watts with a swing up to 10-12. I've noticed lately that my swing is only about 6 watts. Now, i did switch antennas from a 4 ft Firestick to a Browning BR-28. And also replaced the stock mic with a Superstar DM-1000 Tornado. Still trying to tweak that in. But would any of those cause my radio to lose output power.

[MDYoungblood]

What type of meter are you using or it this being seen on the radio's meter? A true way to test a radio is by using a 50ohm dummy load, using one takes away any changes like you said, ie; changed the antenna and saw a difference.

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Greg

[Deleted User 30222]

Yes, i have been going by the radios meter. I do have a Workman 3P, which i'll hook up in a bit. And i will look in to some dummy loads.

[MDYoungblood]

Search "dummy load" and build one if you don't want to buy. The easiest is a salt water dummy load.

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Greg

[sonoma]

what MDY stated needs to be done and since you changed the antenna I hope you verified your SWR is the same as your old antenna. SWR can be higher and the radio will cut back in power some.

[Deleted User 30222]

I hooked up my Workman meter, and everything is good now. SWR is down to 1.5 Still think i might look into a dummy load