[Elecraft] K1 power output question

[Don Wilhelm]

Ted,

That is about normal for a good K1.  5 watts or more on all bands is to 
be expected - most will do more.

73,
Don W3FPR

Ted Holland wrote:
> Hi folks:
> Just finished a 4-band k1, and thought I had low power out on all 
> bands. Turns out the cable from rig to meter was open on the ground 
> side (a cable Xperts cord). At 5 W requested, I now get 5 w on 20, 30, 
> and 40 meters, and about 4-4.5 on 15. A 7 watts requested (the maximum 
> on the menu), I get approximately 7 on all bands but 15, where I get 
> 6W. Is this normal for a K1, or should I do some tweaking somewhere 
> (where?).
>
> By the way, my 'ol K2 3854 just logged its 101st country at 5 W on a 
> 65' carolina wondom.
>
> 73, Ted WB3AVD
>