[Elecraft] New K3 built - can I reset the 5w calibration?

[Nate Bargmann]

>From my experience, trying to measure 5W with a 100W element leads to
very inaccurate readings.  The Bird is most accurate when the reading is
as near to full scale as possible.  That means a 5W HF element (is that
even available?) would be ideal provided no more than 5W is put through
the meter.  A 10W element would be less accurate but provide a safety
margin for the meter.  Even better would be to have both elements and
use the 10W one to get in the ballpark and the 5W one for a final check.

73, de Nate N0NB >>

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