[Elecraft] K2 2390 Lives! But got a question or two....

[Dave Gingrich K9DC]

At 21:23 1/7/2002 -0500, Rick Tilton wrote:

>I was hoping for the full 15 watts but HEY! I feel pretty good. Anyway.. I
>note that some of the bands hit 2.50 amps which sets off the high current.

As others have mentioned... 10 watts is the rating. 150% of rated is a lot 
to expect, and you won't probably get there on all bands.

>Usually I get high current flashing but not consistently.  If I leave it for
>several seconds it may clear up and not flash high current at all when
>pressing the tune button.  It is not like it is always there but it does
>come on sometimes when I hit the tune button initially.   Should I be
>concerned? It appears to be normal but I would like to have a second
>opinion.

Sounds pretty normal to me. Although you will need to raise the current 
limit up to 3.0 or 3.2. Keep in mind that the radio will draw less current 
if the input voltage is higher, due to the ALC action. I feed mine with 
about 14.3 out of the PS which results in 13.9 indicated on the display 
(difference being the drop across the input diode). Ideal for keeping the 
internal battery charged.

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Dave Gingrich, K9DC - Indianapolis, Indiana  USA
K2 #2211, K1 #931, QRP-L #2376, ARS #1109,
FPQRP #389, IRLP #473, k9dc.ampr.org, CCIE #6748
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