[Elecraft] I don't think I'm getting out

[Don Wilhelm]

Ed,

As an alternative to the antenna analyzer, use TUNE on the K2 and adjust 
the antenna tuning unit for the lowest SWR possible - note what that is 
- and if it is 1.0, the K2 will indicate the power output properly.

Note that the base K2 uses only a diode detector.  What that means is if 
the antenna impedance is anything other than 50 ohms resistive, the 
actual power and the power level that is controlled by the K2 may be 
vastly different.  The KAT2 adds a true wattmeter function that is 
relatively independent of SWR (if properly balanced and calibrated).

73,
Don W3FPR


On 8/11/2011 10:11 PM, EMD wrote:
> Don,
>
> I do have the Elecraft dummy load so I will look into that.  I will also try
> going to 10 watts and work down.
>
> I don't have an antenna analyzer at this time, sounds like something else I
> will need to pick up.
>
> I'm using a 32' wire with a 16' counterpose which is hanging out an upstairs
> window horizontally.
>
> 73,
> Ed KE7HGA
>
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