[Elecraft] KX1: Replace R30 22 Ohms with 33 Ohms?

[Phil Wheeler]

Since I'm still in the process of building, and will likely finish this 
weekend, I am curious whether or not to do this replacement on my KX1.

How many KX1 builders have noted the low power out and made the change 
described below?  I'd rather "replace" it before installing it  <grin>  
And I can buy the replacement tomorrow.

TIA es 73, Phil

Glenn Maclean wrote:

>Last week I put together my KX1 s/n 243 with all of the options. The power
>output seemed about 1 watt low per the Elecraft specs on 20, 40 and 30
>meters. I checked all the items in the trouble shooting section. everything
>checked out. I changed the value of R30 to 33 ohms as Gary at Elecraft had
>suggested. I had a 33 ohm close tolerance resistor in my junk box. I am
>happy to say I am now getting 4 watts output on all 3 bands with a 13.8 volt
>power supply.
>
>Perhaps Elecraft should up the value of R30 from 22 to 33 ohms in future
>kits.  I know of at least 3 other builders whose KX1's were about 1 watt low
>from specs.
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