[DEMI] DEM 222-28 10watts satutated

[Bill K0AWU]

Hi All

  I'm looking for ideas. I obtained a DEM222-28 transverter from out west and 
have it all interfaced and running. Even a couple 160mile QSOs on SSB.

  BUT there is a problem..... The transverter saturates at 10-12 watts instead 
of the normal 22 watts. The TX IF level control pot (R7) provides good power 
control, but the early (low power) saturation is a problem. No measurable 
SWR with Bird Watt meter. I DON"T WANT TO HURT THE OUTPUT module.

  Is an earlier stage saturating or is the module saturating at low power? I 
have found that "playing with" L11-L14 tweaking has no affect. 3.45 amp total 
current drain on Transmit at max output....  

  Any ideas? .......

Bill K0AWU  EN37ed  Minnesota  (Only EN37 on 222!)