[Elecraft] K2 input level in data modes

[Vic Rosenthal]

"Julian (G4ILO)" wrote:
> 
> I hit
> the software Tune button to generate an idling PSK31 signal, and initially
> no bars of output RF were showing, then the power output climbed over a
> period of 10 secods or so to the usual steady 5 watt level. After that, I
> immediately get 5 watts output whenever I go to transmit.

This is normal, and not only in digital modes.  When you change bands or first
turn the rig on, the K2 adjusts itself to the power you've selected the first
time you transmit.

Sometimes a switch to a dummy load and send some dashes before actually
transmitting when I've just changed bands.

Vic K2VCO