[Elecraft] K144XV Strange Readings

[Michael Eberle]

I've noticed strange behavior on both the W2 watt meter and a 
cross-needle meter when using my K3 on 2 meters.  Just curious if anyone 
has had problems like this?  In SSB mode, keying the mic without any 
audio causes the watt meter to show about 3 watts output power and 3:1 
SWR.  However If I hold the TUNE button and put out a carrier It shows 
the expected 7-10 Watts forward with normal low SWR.  It also appears to 
show normal readings while speaking into the mic, but goes to the 
unusual readings with in between audio peaks.

Thanks
Mike KI0HA