[Elecraft] SWR with K2

Daniel Reynolds [email protected]
Wed Apr 30 16:31:32 2003


Besides the 'Hi Current' warning, are there any provisions to read SWR with the
K2 or the K2 with the built-in tuner?

How high does the SWR have to go before the K2 complains about Hi Current?

I'm trying to work out some issues with my K2 and Buddipole on 40m. I'm not
getting good results with a commercial buddipole when I use a Radio Shack SWR
meter. I suspect it is the Radio Shack meter, and will be testing the same
antenna with an MFJ Antenna Analyzer tomorrow, Friday, or this weekend.

Could I safely assume that the power reading when using 'TUNE' could be used to
identify resonance? (e.g. power level set for 5.0 watts, but when 'TUNE'ing, I
get 7.5 watts out when the antenna is resonant on 40m?)

Thanks,
Daniel/AA0NI
K2 #3421