[Elecraft] K3 -"Reverse power protection"

[Lyle Johnson]

> ...I want to
> use the SDR1000 as a panadapter connected to the K3 IF out... 
> Can the K3 withstand ½ watt on these connections without harm should I
> accidentally put the SDR1000 into transmit?

DO NOT transmit into the Rx IF out connector!

The SDR10000 can output 1W P.E.P.  (+30 dBm).  That will probably cause 
damage.

+0 dBm probably won't damage things. I create signals this strong with 
my sig gen doing rx testing.

73,

Lyle KK7P