[Elecraft] Update on KX1 1804

[Bernie Gardner]

Last week I reported a little problem in the power output of this radio.   I 
took Don's advice and checked all relevant components (all seemed ok) and 
then managed to get the correct relationship between 20 and 40 meter outputs 
by adjusting both L1 and L2 as he suggested.  The power still seemed low, but 
I used for a few days.  Last Saturday I installed the 30-80 upgrade.  That 
went ok (but one of the more intense Elecraft experiences!)  Everything seems 
ok now except the power is still low.  I even made a few contacts Sunday in 
Field day using  a wire in a tree in the backyard and the KX1 on it's 
internal batteries.  It really is a great thing and I look forward to taking 
it with me on future trips.  

The only problem is that the power out with a 13.4V supply, as measured with 
the DL1 dummy load, varies from 2.6W on 30m to 1.9W on 20m, so it is clearly 
below specs.  These values are within less than 10% of values from an analog 
Daiwa power meter, so I think they are close to correct.  So the question is, 
should I change the two resistors?  Is the extra watt on external or 1/2W on 
internal power worth the risk of overdriving the output transistor?

Bernie
W1AZ