[Elecraft] KX1 still Low Power

[Phil Wheeler]

Alan,

I know the manual specs say "12 V supply".  But often that means a 13.8 
VDC shack supply, not 12 V or 12.6 V.  However, that power (2.0 W at 
12.6 V) does sound low for the rig when they say 2 W with a 9 V supply.  
Have you tried with a 13.8 V supply and if so what are the results?

I'm behind you (just abt to do intitial TX tests but had to see the 
doctor on an unplanned basis).  But I will do all initial tests with 
13.8 VDC -- since I am bypassing the internal battery assy for now.

73, Phil

Alan WB6ZQZ wrote:

> Just completed the 30 meter upgrade to the KX1. The power out at 
> 12.6vdc is still low. 2 watts on 7 and 14 and about 2.5 on 10.
>
> Is changing the 22 ohm resistor to 33 ohms the next thing to try?
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