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Damo666 · 20th Sep 2017, 9:03 pm

Hi Techman,

I believe these are the same as the Midland 77-104, but doctored for use as a portable rig as you say.

I got a good 6 or 7 mile range out of this in testing last night, but this power meter poor reading while using the telescopic antenna has me very concerned that my SWR/matching is well out. As previously mentioned, my old rig and others seen on YouTube show all 4 LED's illuminated on TX.

I'll take heed of your comment about disconnecting the battery pack when not in use, as I was unaware that the PA stage is permanently connected.

20th Sep 2017, 9:03 pm	#11
Damo666 Hexode Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Blackburn, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 399	Re: Midland Portapack 77-805 CB power meter problem Hi Techman, I believe these are the same as the Midland 77-104, but doctored for use as a portable rig as you say. I got a good 6 or 7 mile range out of this in testing last night, but this power meter poor reading while using the telescopic antenna has me very concerned that my SWR/matching is well out. As previously mentioned, my old rig and others seen on YouTube show all 4 LED's illuminated on TX. I'll take heed of your comment about disconnecting the battery pack when not in use, as I was unaware that the PA stage is permanently connected.