[Elecraft] K2 in Overdrive Mode: 20 watts ?

[George, W5YR]

The issue is not that you enjoy life in the fast lane, but will your
neighbors several KHz on either side of your signal enjoy the crap that you
most likely will be radiating from operating the finals beyond their design
limit. Power output is not the only performance spec of importance.

73/72/oo, George W5YR - the Yellow Rose of Texas         
Fairview, TX 30 mi NE of Dallas in Collin county EM13qe   
Amateur Radio W5YR, in the 56th year and it just keeps getting better!
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JimWMiller@aol.com wrote:
> 
> It is my understanding that the K2 is capable of about 20 watts output on the lower bands if the power supply is run at 15 volts and the high voltage output protection
> circuit is defeated.
> 
> Is anyone getting 20+ watts in this "over-drive" mode?
> 
> I realized that this is pushing the rig to the max but I enjoy "life in the fast lane".
> 
> If you're getting the 20 watts please share your experience.
> - What power supply are you using and how much current does it pull?
> - How hot does the final and drive get during transmission?
> - Any problems?