[Elecraft] Cal Cur

[Dave Gingrich K9DC]

At 14:53 5/30/2002 -0500, W=D8IFL wrote:
>So,
>
>Where are most K2's set with respect to Cal Cur?  I think the manual says
>2.5 should be good for 10Watts Operation.

Two things to keep in mind with regard to the Cal Cur discussion:

1. The K2 will draw more current if the input voltage is low.

2. That your indication of power is accurate, particularly if you have the=
=20
KAT2 installed with its adjustable wattmeter. If that calibration is=20
questionable, your presumed 5 or 10 watts might actually be 7 or 14, like=20
mine was when I got the radio on a real bench  :)

-Dave

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