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852
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Username: 852

Post Number: 100
Registered: 3-2006


Posted on Friday, October 06, 2006 - 11:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Does the Astatic 600 and 700 meters show RMS and Peak power? Or would the Dosy TC-4001 be a better meter of choice?

Thomas "852"
CEF750
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Yankee
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Post Number: 1336
Registered: 7-2003


Posted on Saturday, October 07, 2006 - 1:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have the 700 by Paradynamics, but it's the same meter that's sold under the Astatic name and it is peak power reading.Paradynamics is the manufacturer and some of their meters and coax switches are sold under several other names.
Carl CEF-357
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Moderator1516
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Post Number: 337
Registered: 8-2005


Posted on Saturday, October 07, 2006 - 2:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

i have a astactic 600 by para dynamics, and it is a lot more accurate then some of the cheaper models floating around.only problem i have had with it are the meter lights
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Nvdoug
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Username: Nvdoug

Post Number: 9
Registered: 2-2009
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 2:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Moderator1516, I have a PDC 600 and for the life of me I can not remember where to set the modulation meter needle when I switch the dial to the set funtion. 0, +1, +2 +3
Sir, I appreciate any advice on the settings.
Northern Nevada
CEF#1019
Doug
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Tech808
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Username: Tech808

Post Number: 16630
Registered: 8-2002


Posted on Friday, February 27, 2009 - 9:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Nvdoug,

Modulation Meter Operation:

#1 ~ Key your microphone and rotate the modulation control (on the right) clockwise.
Adjust the Modulation to SET position.

#2 ~ Set the Modulation slide switch to MOD. The meter will show approximatly a "0" reading on the lower scale and when you begin to talk into the microphone, it should read 100%.

Higher than 100% modulation distortion (voice distoration) and is defined as over modulation.

Hope this help's,
Lon
CEF#808~HAM#001/N9CEF
CVC#002

Tech808@copperelectronics.com
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Nvdoug
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Post Number: 10
Registered: 2-2009
Posted on Friday, February 27, 2009 - 1:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yes Sir that helps and is appreciated.
Northern Nevada
CEF#1019
Doug

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