[Elecraft] final test K2

[Ed Finn]

Hello,

I just started the final test and I hope I have a wimpy power supply. I =
tried the first 2 watt 40 meter transmit test and the rig reset, showing =
the "elecraft" boot message.  The only way I can keep it in transmit is =
to turn the power down to 0.1 watt.

I have good collector voltage (no short) on the push/pull finals, and =
the driver voltage looks ok too.  I have the tx current set to the =
recommended 3.5A.

I have the k2 running from a supply I thought would do a few amps.  It =
used to power a 10w 2m fm rig.  I will try it tomorrow on my main 12v =
supply which is good to 30A.

Is there any way the k2 would not reset at min power and reset slightly =
above that?  as i turn the power up it dies at .2w .   maybe the power =
spikes and kills my supply, if the power feedback detection is slow?

any suggestions welcome! =20

i started poking around looking at voltages with the power turned all =
the way down so it would stay in TX.  no gremlins there yet...

(i have lots of test equipment, so there is no panic.)

tnx,
Ed wa3drc

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