[My new KG1000 max power is 37 watts]

29 minutes ago, marcspaz said:

 

If you are testing it in the vehicle instead of on a quality regulated 13.8vdc power supply, the test is null. You still haven't accounted for the power source concerns, which is likely the actual problem. 

I am trying to test in real life scenario, not in a perfect test bench. These radios are advertised as 50 watts, then they should give out 50 watts, or very close to it. 

[My new KG1000 max power is 37 watts]

On 9/7/2022 at 7:58 PM, OffRoaderX said:

Let us know what other testing they have you do/what the outcome is.

They asked me to test using a dummy load. I ordered one, when it arrived I connected to the meter and radio. 1:1 SWR, still around 35-37 watts when using high power on GMRS 16-22. Using a Surecom SWR/Power meter. I believe I have a defective radio. I purchased this one because of the advertised 50 watts compared to Midland and BTECH radios. Not happy so far. 

[My new KG1000 max power is 37 watts]

On 9/7/2022 at 6:17 PM, gortex2 said:

Is not CH 1 a low power channel. Should only be 5w max. If your seeing 3.4 with a 10% deviation in a meter I would say its fairly accurate. 

The low watt setting is ok now, the probelm is the high setting still, just approx 35 watts at 1:7 SWR.

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13 minutes ago, marcspaz said:

@Rican  Hopefully this helps.  Even if BuyTwoWayRadios.Com is willing to exchange the radio, I doubt that will resolve your issue.  It's possible, but resolving any issues you find in this list are more likely going to bring you improvement over what you have currently.

Thanks, I hope they can help!

[My new KG1000 max power is 37 watts]

2 hours ago, OffRoaderX said:

Make sure your engine is on/running and try measuring with a dummy-load instead of the antenna, and if possible, try a different meter unless you know your meter is calibrated/accurate.  If its still putting out only 35W, call BuyTwoWayRadios and tell them you want want that outputs closer to 50W ..

All that said, you will likely never notice any difference in fars between 35W and 45W-50W (most radios dont output exactly 50W).

Thanks OffRoaderX. I did send a ticket to BuyTwoWayRadios, waiting on their response. 

[My new KG1000 max power is 37 watts]

I was so excited to try my new KG1000 from Wouxon. I installed it on my vehicle and tried to test my output power. I connected straight to the battery and on channels 16-22 I can only output 35 watts or so. SWR on the antenna is 1.7, on channel GMRS 1, SWR is 1:1 and it only outputs 3.5 watts. Setting for both power outputs are on high. 

What am I doing wrong? Do I have a bad radio?