[Elecraft] K1-4 Low power output only on 15 meters.

["Hjalmar Duklæt"]

Hi Jim.
I've had the same problem with my K1. It turned out to be a bad crystal, so my suggestion is to get another crystal for the 15m band.
73 de Hal
la4xx

On 13-06-12, Jimithy66  <jimithy66 at gmail.com> wrote:
> My K1 was a wonderful radio on all bands 40 - 17m.
> 
> However 17m saw very little use and 15m was desired..
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> The 26.050 crystal was replaced with the kit supplied 29.000 MHz
>  crystal for 15m and the K1 realigned on all bands.
> 
> All seemed to go well with the receive and transmit alignment
> with the power level set to 2 watts per the manual.
> 
> However now the power will not go above 2 watts on 15m..
> 
>  All bands go to 5 watts measured on a WM-2 watt meter
> but on 15m the output stops at 2 watts..
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> 15m programs OK from 0.2 to 2.0 watts output but not higher.
> 
> The K1 display reads 5.0 when being set with buttons but
> the K1 power output display reads only around 2.1 or so watts.
> .
>  All frequencies are correct on another receiver.
> 
> Am I missing something ? Any help would be appreciated.
> 
> Thank you , 72/73
> 
> Jim / W1FMR
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