[Elecraft] SSB low output

[Brian Mury]

Hi all,

I've got a K2/100 with a KSB2 that I've just installed and am trying
out. My mic has an HC-5. I am aware that this element does not have low
output for the K2. I've done the R14 mod, replacing it with a 10K
resistor. It's working better than it was, but I still don't seem to be
getting much more than about 10 watts or so, occasionally a bit more on
peaks, and I have to speak quite loudly to get even this much.

I can get 100 watts by whistling loudly into the mic.

Any suggestions for what to check? Is 10K an ok value for R14?

I'll probably eventually reverse the R14 mod and either do the KI6WX mod
or build a mic preamp. Any thoughts on which is the better solution?

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73, Brian
VE7NGR