[Kenwood] 2M Xverter and TS-830

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer]

Ray Brown wrote:
> 
> 
>   I can tell you this much... the Ten-Tec is looking for no more than 12w SSB input, or no more than 8w FM input, or you'll
> start cooking the 4 resistors that dissipate the load. :-) I have a 1209 (for 6m <> 2m usage), so you should watch your
> output power.
> 
>   I have no idea how to otherwise tap into the 830. Sorry. :-(
> 
>                 _Ray_        KB0STN
> 
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> 
The four resistors used in my 1209 are metal film on quartz rods. They
will take up to at least ten times rated power, though they may ignite
the board under them. And that much RF voltage will upset the RF
detector diode.

73, Jerry, K0CQ

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