I hope I don't end up feeling stupid for asking this question, but I'm going ahead anyway just "to make sure." I have a Kenwood TS-440S that has differences in RF output, varying from band to band. I have measured the DRIVE level output from the RF unit and found it to vary from very small to "almost normal," depending on the band. I want to verify that the PA unit is indeed working appropriately. Can I connect my RF signal generator output to the RF input of my PA unit and test it for appropriate output on each of the bands? I am assuming I would need to measure the output of the signal generator to make sure that it is the normal drive level the PA would normally "see." Is this a do-able test? Are there any other considerations?
Thank you for your time, and in advance for any and all comments/suggestions. I just want to do this right and cause no damage.
73,
Francis WA4ZYN