[Elecraft] K2 - Power dropping off on higher bands (?)

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

No, that's not "normal". While the power does drop off on the higher =
bands,
it should be at least 10 watts on the lowest band (usually 10 meters).=20

What does the K2 say it is making in RF output into your dummy load?=20

The K2 Power Metering is really quite good when working into a good
non-reactive 50 ohm load, but most importantly, the K2 adjusts its =
output
power to what the internal metering circuit says it is getting. That is,
when you set POWER to 10 watts, the power control circuit holds to power
down to what the Internal Meter says is 10 watts.=20

The power indicated on the display when you adjust the POWER control is =
the
REQUESTED power. The K2 may or may not be able to provide it all.=20

Ron AC7AC


-----Original Message-----
Thought it might be a good idea to find out the max drive power on each
band, and here's what I found tonight (power control turned full =
clockwise):

3700MHz   -   15 watts
7100MHz   -   15 watts
10100MHz -   14 watts
14100MHz -   13 watts
18113MHz -   13 watts
21200MHz -   11 watts
24950MHz -   9.5 watts
28350MHz -   8 watts

...

Do I have a problem here or is this normal for this machine?

Thanks (again)!

-dave-  N7DKK, Medford, Oregon