Radius M10 PowerSetting + Ham

[Rayjk110]

Hello. I have a Motorola Radius M10 that I plan on setting up for a local 2m repeater. I notice that under settings/alignment, I can change power settings. Which setting/number cooresponds to around ~5 Watts? Does anyone have a list for these settings?

Also, when I use the shift key to program the repeater frequency (144.69 tx 145.29 rx 107.2) It tells me that the radio may need to be re-aligned due to it being out-of-band (Bandsplit is 146-174) Will I be okay at those freq's?

Thanks

[RadioSouth]

Power settings are relative, need to be adjusted into a wattmeter to see actual output and you shouldn't go below the spec. The similar based GM300 is available in 1-10, 10-25, or 25-45 so unless you have a 1-10w
radio 5 watts isn't where you want to be, underpower will result in excessive heat.

[Rayjk110]

This is, I believe, a 10-25 watt-er.

Model: M33XVC20F2AA


10 Watts is OK, too. I do not have a VHF meter, so if you have a relative idea on what a ~10 Watt Reading would be, that would be great.


Thanks.

[FF/EMT/KC2NFB]

you should invest in a watt meter if you are going to make any adjustments. plus its a good tool to have.

as far as excessive heat i have run a 45 watt maxtrac at 5 watts for 10 min constant in to a service monitor and did not have any heat problems. the heat sink was warm to the touch but by far with in reason. and thats the same radio i use to drive a 100W TPL PA on a 460 MHZ repeater thats been in service for over a year.