TRC-458, low on power after mods done...

ok here is what I know...

My TRC-458 is low on power...

AM Ch 1 - Dead Key 3w - Swing 7.5w
AM Ch 20 - Dead Key 3.25w - Swing 7.5w
AM Ch 40 - Dead Key 3.3w - Swing 6.5w

USB Ch 1 - 8w
USB Ch 20 - 8.5w
USB Ch 40 - 8.5w

LSB Ch 1 - 8w
LSB Ch 20 - 8.25w
LSB Ch 40 - 8.5w


My buddy has a TRC-449 (same chassis, just a mobile version)

He is getting around 6 watt Dead key and 25+ watt swing on AM and up to 30 watts on SSB

(I personally checked both radios) Further more...

TRC-458, low on power after mods done...