[Elecraft] K2: Power displayed when in Tune mode

[David Wilburn]

First, ensure you are tuning into a 50 ohm dummy load.  The K2 power
calculations are based on the assumption that there is exactly a 50 ohm
load.  The initial dummy loads I was using, once I checked them with an
analyzer, were off by a bit.  I found one showing 50.1, and used that
and the rig responded much more as expected.

That being said, the K2 isn't the most stable from a power output
perspective.  As I have been using mine a bit, and have the amp and the
tuner, I set it to a power level a go.  Not often watching it as I make
changes.

As memory serves, there is also some concerns, as far as how the rig is
brought into the continuous power mode for measurements.  Might want to
take a look at the archives.
-  

David Wilburn
dave.wilburn at verizon.net
K4DGW
K2 S/N 5982


On Mon, 2007-11-12 at 12:17 +0000, Euan wrote:
> I've just completed s/n 6222 (no ATU yet)and have a question concerning
> tuning with a dummy load. If I set TUNE and slowly increase the power
> control the display does not increase linearly. For example I get .. 1.9,
> 1.6, 3.2, 3.8, 4.3, 3.3, 5.0. 4.4, 5.7, 6.4, 7.2 .. . Also when I exit and
> return to TUNE mode the display sometimes reads much less (for example 2.1
> goes to 1.6). Is there something wrong here? Any help much appreciated.
> 
> Euan, M0GBZ
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