Could you pull the bottom cover off of the radio, and take a snapshot of the inside for me, so I can identify the board? Do that for me and I can assist you with mods as needed. Thanks!
Yup, I can do that!
I guess I shouldn't have said it was completely stock.. I turned up the Modulation, got it swinging around 18 or so watts on SSB and AM. I set the DK on AM for 5w.
I got these from Loosecannon in another thread...
"VR1-this is your S-meter control. it sets the "receive meter" at the correct level. dont mess with it.
VR2-this is your squelch range. it sets the level at which the squelch "breaks". dont mess with it.
VR3-this is your transmit frequency control. it sets the frequency you transmit on. only mess with it if you have a frequency counter.
VR4-this is your carrier balance. on SSB there is no carrier or "deadkey". meaning the radio only puts out power when you talk. this adjustment makes sure there is no power coming out of the radio unless you talk. to set it correctly, set your meter on "power" or "watts", turn the mic gain all the way down, key the mic, and adjust this pot for MINIMUM power out. when set correctly, the meter should not move when you key the mic.
VR5-this is your AMC (automatic modulation control). this is the one you adjust for more modulation. most people just turn it all the way up and then use the external mic gain control to adjust mic gain.
VR6-this is your ALC, or SSB power control. set it for about 12-15 watts on your wattmeter while saying "ahhhh" into the mic.
VR7-this is your RF meter control. it sets the "transmit meter" on the radio to read correctly. it has nothing to do with how much power you are actually putting out, it is just a meter adjustment.
VR8-this is your final bias control. the service manual will tell you where to set it, but unless you already messed with it, or you see its turned all the way one direction; dont mess with it.
VR9-this is your driver bias control. same goes for this one.
VR10-this is your AM power control. it sets the deadkey where you want it. set it for 4 to 5 watts. no more"
~Cheers~