[Elecraft] some K2 issues

[W3FPR - Don Wilhelm]

LLoyd,

The basic K2 power metering is an RF Probe type and is very dependent on the
load - if it is anything other than 50 ohms pure resistance, the K2 power
indication may be in error.  Even when driving a 50 ohm non-reactive dummy
load, an in-line wattmeter in the path may introduce some reactance and will
cause the K2 to display the power incorrectly.

Yes, the KAT2 has a real wattmeter and once properly calibrated will be as
accurate as the calibration.

73,
Don W3FPR

> -----Original Message-----
>   Two questions: first, when I "ask for" 5W, I get
> about 6.2W, both as shown on the K2 display, and on my
> WM-2 wattmeter. I need to only "ask for" 4.3W to get
> 5W out. Is this normal/typical?  I'm guessing the
> "asked-for" power level will be closer to the "gotten"
> power level when I've installed my KAT2...yes?
>
>
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