[Elecraft] K2 power out

[Vic K2VCO]

John wrote:
> I notice the power output from the K2 reads around 15 watts on the K2 meter but
> around 4 watts on a Bird 43 meter.
> Is it maybe the K2 meter is generous?  I have noted correct levels on the Bird 
> before.

If the K2 does not have the KAT2 or 100 watt amp installed, the RF power indication is 
based on a simple RF voltmeter, and is very sensitive to the impedance of the load. If you 
do not have a very accurate 50 ohm dummy load connected, the K2's output meter will be 
inaccurate.
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73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco