[Elecraft] "Hi Cur" Display Reading on K2

[Paul Clay]

On Wednesday 10 September 2003 07:28, David A. 
Belsley wrote:

>   Meanwhile, be advised that the 2.5 high 
current limit stipulated in the 
> manual is extremely conservative.  Once you have 
evidence that your K2 
> seems to be behaving properly (is doing 
essentially what it should without 
> smoking, choking, or barfing), you can increase 
the high-current limit.  I 
> think people usually end up around 3.25-3.5 
amps.  This is reasonably safe 
> when going into a good load.  [I believe 
Elecraft recommends 3.5 amps, for 
> example, when the KPA100 is in line.]  That's 
basically where I put my K2 
> when run barefoot and all was fine.  Just be 
vigilant until you have reason 
> to trust.
> 

This is good to know.  So far, nary a bit of 
smoke, choke or barf.  The unit's running cool; 
after I finished the alignment and messing 
around, the heat sink wasn't even warm to the 
touch.  

Will go ahead and finish with the final assembly 
tonight (install speaker and top cover, etc.), 
and try to make some contacts.  (Need some R&R 
before diving into the KDSP, KX160, KNB2, and SSB 
adapter that are still on the workbench awaiting 
assembly.)

- Paul