RT-524 low transmit power

[CommoChief]

The auto-tune antenna turns freely and does turn with frequency range changes on the RT-524.

The fan comes on in the Transmit mode.

 

[parklandtrans]

SCSG-G4,
Can you please tell me which antenna set up works correctly with the RT-524 and R442..?
Thanks for the help

 

[m38inmaine]

Power output seems correct, does it show that it is on frequency ?

 

[papakb]

There are a couple of good antennas that can be used with the RT-524s. The early AT-912 antennas (rectangular shape MX-2799 base) were introduced with the radios in the mid-60s. They were replaced with the AS-1729 (round MX-6707 base) to cut costs. Later on the AS-3900 antennas were introduced with the Sincgars series of radios but will work equally well with the RT-246/524s.

 

[kc5mzd]

Cool setup, Was wondering what you were using for a mike and have you tried just swapping the mike and related cables with a radio that works well. 1.5 watts should get you a mile or more in most conditions. 30 watts should get you 10 miles under very bad conditions. A bad mike and or cables can lower your audio and make it seem like you aren't transmitting even when you are putting out 30 watts.

 

[CommoChief]

Power output seems correct, does it show that it is on frequency ?

Yes it does.