[Elecraft] K2 ALC problem

[Gary D Krause]

Hi,

I've noticed that my power output on 40 meters LSB is a lot higher than 
expected.  I get four to five bars or more on the peaks in the ALC mode.  I 
even got a high current reading last night and I then turned the power back 
from 12 watts to 10.  I get 4 to five bars even at five watts.  It didn't make 
much difference and I've found that I need to hold the mic further away. I 
switched to USB on 40 meters and it looks fine.  It looks good on the higher 
USB frequencies also.  I've noticed that it is around 2 to three bars on 80 
meters LSB which is normal according to the manual.

I'm wondering if it could be a carrier balance adjustment?  Any ideas would be 
greatly appreciated.  Everything else appears normal.  I've checked all solder 
connections on the SSB board several times and re-flowed the connections I 
considered suspect.

Thanks,
Gary, N7HTS