[Elecraft] Peculiar problem on 80 M

[rt_clay at bellsouth.net]

> 
> This is just due to the bandpass filter rolloff and the way the ALC in the
> K2 works. If you test the rig in transmit by using the Tune button, the rig
> will be able to measure and set the RF level better. Some bands have more
> overall power gain than others. 

>So it is often necessary to transmit for a
> short time with the Tune and Power knobs to ensure the desired RF output is
> being produced.

I do not understand the last sentence above.

Does this imply that the alc works differently when Tune is pressed than when the key is closed?

Tor
N4OGW