15./05/2006 0934z
Hello Dick and the list,
I suggest a converter U/I with AOP the drive the galva in current.
73: Jeff F6CWN
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Dick <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: 14 May 2006 20:58
> Subject: LF: 'meter problem'
>
>
> Hello all,
>
> I almost finished my new 136kHz transmitter, and after several hours of
> fault-finding it seems to work upto
> 600-700Watt DC input.
>
> However, I do have a 'problem' ..........
>
> Instead of using a 200uA meter for the forward and returned power, I'm
> using
> a 10mA meter.
> This 10mA meter needs 53mV for full scale, internal resistance somewhere
> around 6 Ohm.
> When I put this meter into the G0MRF design it is a to heavy load for the
> measurement circuit.
> Open voltage drops from 13V to almost 0 V due to the low internal
> resistamce.
> This also effects the SWR protection circuit........
>
> So, I did some experiments by using a FET or transistor as a driver for
> the
> meter.
> The measurment circuit voltage is almost not effected by the meter
circuit
> now, however
> it is very difficult to find a good setpoint for the meter.......
>
> i.e when doubling the power, the meter must read also twice the power.
> Somehow I'm not able to get the right linearity or what ever.
>
> Anyone out there with a circuit diagram that does work? or suggestions.
>
> It is difficult to exchange the meter because I cannot easily reach the
> mountingscrews anymore.....
> So I have to use this 10mA meter........
>
> 73
>
> Dick, PA4VHF
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