[Elecraft] K3 - Transmitter Gain Calibration Question

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Normal ... the internal wattmeter appears to have a slope. 
On one K3, my power output is about 54W on 160,  50 W on 20, 
47W on 10 and 42W on 6.  The other radio shows 52W on 160, 
50W on 20, 47W on 10 and 46W on 6. 

73, 

   ... Joe, W4TV 
  


> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Robert Dorchuck
> Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 1:05 PM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - Transmitter Gain Calibration Question
> 
> 
> In going through the  Transmitter Gain calibration procedure 
> for 5 and 50 watts the actual power output measured on an 
> external wattmeter (W1 & Powermaster) drops off for the 
> higher bands(4 and 40 watts on 10 meters) even though the 
> VFO B indicator remains at 5 watts and 50 watts.  Am I 
> missing something or is 
> this normal?
> Bob  W6VY
>