[Elecraft] K2 Requested vs. Indicated Power Output

[Dan Elliott]

Gentlemen,

I have a question concerning the power level requested and the indicated power delivered by the K2. How close should the indicated power track the requested power level?

My K2, #4473, is very close at about 2 watts, but below or above this requested power level it varies in the amount of difference between the two. This difference is on all bands but by different amounts.

An example would be:
At 2 watts requested, K2 indicates 1.9 watts when tune is pressed.
At 7 watts requested, K2 indicates 8.5 watts when tune is pressed.
At 10 watts requested, K2 indicates 12 watts when tune is pressed.

This is representative of all bands, the values of indicated power is different on each band. My indicated power on all bands at 10 watts requested is greater that 10 watts indicated when tune is pressed. I know that the power level you set is only a requested power level; what I don't know is the degree of accuracy I should expect from the indicated power.

Anyway, do I have a problem or what? Any and all help is and will be deeply appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Dan, N4FYS
K2 # 4473