[Elecraft] K3 Output Power Question

[Bob Tellefsen]

Hi Bill
If you find out that the K3 is most stable near the middle or
top of its power range, you could insert a homebrew
power attenuator between the K3 and your amp.  That
would let the K3 run at its optimum power for stability
and still keep the power within the input limits for your
external amp.

Plus, having a clearly resistive load might contribute to
greater power output stability for the K3.

Good luck and 73
Bob N6WG

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Miner" <wg6h at yahoo.com>
To: <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 12:41 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Output Power Question


Hello Elecrafters,

I would like to know how stable the output power of the 10 watt K3 is when 
set to true QRP levels.

I'm asking because my K2 power setting is not very accurate when I try to 
set it to anything much less than 5 watts.

Would it be possible to safely drive an external amplifier that requires 1 
watt maximum drive?

Thanks & 73,
Bill - K6WLM
KX1
K2
K3 (soon!)



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