[Elecraft] K3: Still unable to set power correctly in DATA A(sigh)

Stephen Prior sjp at sjprior.fsnet.co.uk
Sat Jan 3 15:02:25 EST 2009


> 
> So?  Reduce the power you request to get the required output.
> What other radio has a "calibrated" power output control?
> 
> The wattmeter in the K3 is relative ... there is a documented
> power vs. frequency slope.  Testing seems to indicate there
> are also nonlinearities with changes in peak to average ratio
> and as the power level moves away from the calibration points.
> The directional coupler in the K3 does not have the high level
> of directivity and compensation of a product like the Telepost
> LP-100 nor does it have the high quality detectors.
> 
> If you want a bloody laboratory grade meter, buy a laboratory
> grade power meter.
>  
> 
> 
> 

I'm sorry, but profanities end the conversation for me.  I was merely
pointing out that something has changed.


73 Stephen G4SJP





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