[Elecraft] KPA 100 Power Calibration SWR Question

[W3FPR - Don Wilhelm]

Jonathan,

Those indications may be indeed correct.  To properly answer the question,
check your dummy load with an antenna analyzer first.

73,
Don W3FPR

> -----Original Message-----
>
> I have just completed the Power Calibration (R26 andf R27) on my
> KPA100.  The SWR shows 1.0-1 on 40 and 80M, but then goes up from
> there.  It is 1.5-1 on 10m and power output as indicated on my
> external power meter shows power declining as the SWR is
> increasing.  I am using an MJF 264 dummy load which is not the
> best.  Any thoughts?  Could I just be seeing a poor load?
>
> Jonathan Gottlieb
> WA3WDK
>
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