Icom: 7610 internal meters

[jazzboypro]

Hello all,

The picture as been taken while Tx on FT8. I noticed that the upper and lower meter have much different values for power out and SWR but the value for current draw are almost identical. Any idea why ?

 

[jazzboypro]

I think a got it. The upper meter only shows 1 value at at time. On the picture the meter is set to indicate current draw. So when the upper meter is set to indicate SWR both meter indicate the same value. However when the upper meter is set to indicate power out there is still a big difference between the 2 meters, upper meter indicates 65 % and lower meter indicates 100%

 

[jazzboypro]

Please forget the whole thing, my mistake. Both meters agree on everything. I need a drink.

 

[AK9R]

There are some who might tell you that your ALC should be less than half what you are running for FT8 on an IC-7610.

 

[vagrant]

100W on FT8 as well?

 

[jazzboypro]

There are some who might tell you that your ALC should be less than half what you are running for FT8 on an IC-7610.

Yes i know, trying to work on that. I'm still trying to figure out how to adjust it

100W on FT8 as well?

I'm running 25w now

 

[AK9R]

I'm still trying to figure out how to adjust it

In WSJT-X, it's the vertical slider on the right side of the window labeled "Pwr":

 

[jazzboypro]

Got it, i've adjusted the slider and the ALC is bout half of what it used to be

 

[iMONITOR]

Looks like the meter is set to measure and read:

That agrees pretty close with the Id in the reading below the meter:

 

[jazzboypro]

Looks like the meter is set to measure and read: View attachment 144342

That agrees pretty close with the Id in the reading below the meter:

View attachment 144343

Yes i did not realized at first that the upper meter only indicates one value at a time.

 

[iMONITOR]

Got it, i've adjusted the slider and the ALC is bout half of what it used to be

I understand, it is a little overwhelming! I like the good ole'days when life was simpler!

 

[AK9R]

A Kenwood R-1000 may be simple, but it's a lousy transmitter.

 

[iMONITOR]

A Kenwood R-1000 may be simple, but it's a lousy transmitter.

I just used that picture for it's simple example of an uncluttered look. Here's a simple uncluttered transceiver for ya!

 

[jwt873]

In WSJT-X, it's the vertical slider on the right side of the window labeled "Pwr":

Exactly..

Leave your radio at full power and pull the Pwr slider down watching your power meter until you have your desired output power. This will ensure a minimum ALC deflection..