[Elecraft] K2 Wattmeter readings

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Not a problem. The manual (the version I have anyway) points out this
behavior. It's a consequence of normal heating of the PA transistors. =
The
power control circuitry is disabled in tune, so it won't "fight" you as =
you
adjust a manually-tuned ATU. As a result, the power output is not =
corrected
as it naturally shifts either.

Ron AC7AC
K2 #1289

-----Original Message-----
I've recently installed a PA kit in my K2 because of damaged Q7/8 PA's.  =
I=20
now have full power in all bands.
I've just noticed that in the TUNE mode with a 50 ohm dummy load or a 40 =

meter centerfed dipole running off the RF BNC jack, that any preset =
power,=20
ie, 5 watts, tends to climb a tenth of a watt at a time in TUNE mode for =
as=20
long as TUNE is enabled.  Should I be concerned? Tnx.
73 de Gil KG4VCG K2 #3104