GME Electrophone TX4400
Submitted: Sunday, Nov 14, 2010 at 12:32
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Mudripper
Hi all, just a quick one. Do these UHF's have an adjustable TX power setting (such as those found on handheld's)? Or does it just operate on the rated wattage (5w in this case, I think)? My TX4400 is a slightly older version (got it from a mate) but is still in excellent condition and operating order.
Cheers.
Reply By: Shaver - Sunday, Nov 14, 2010 at 13:00
Sunday, Nov 14, 2010 at 13:00
I have the 4400, there is no adjustment for power output when transmitting.
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Follow Up By: Mudripper - Sunday, Nov 14, 2010 at 13:02
Sunday, Nov 14, 2010 at 13:02
That's what I thought,
Cheers.
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Follow Up By: patsproule - Sunday, Nov 14, 2010 at 20:54
Sunday, Nov 14, 2010 at 20:54
There actually is a TX power adjustment on a GME TX4400. But you have to open it up. And the gains are marginal.
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Follow Up By: Mudripper - Sunday, Nov 14, 2010 at 21:39
Sunday, Nov 14, 2010 at 21:39
When I open it, what do I look for? If I can adjust it, how do I do it?
Thanks.
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Follow Up By: Shaver - Monday, Nov 15, 2010 at 06:06
Monday, Nov 15, 2010 at 06:06
What he is talkingabout should be left to the experts as it increases the output past legal aspects. You may gain an extra 1 - 2 watts, but put the set at risk I believe.
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Follow Up By: Mudripper - Monday, Nov 15, 2010 at 09:08
Monday, Nov 15, 2010 at 09:08
Thanks Shaver. I do have access to a VSWR/power meter and it shows that the radio is producing about 3W ATM. This may be due to the age of the set? I can't calibrate the VSWR meter to get a proper SWR reading because it seems that I'm not getting enough power to get the needle to the calibration point, if that makes sense. This is why I thought the radio might be set on a low or medium power setting. My mate is an amateur radio enthusiast and he's been helping me with most of the setting up,
well up to this point anyway.
Cheers.
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