[Elecraft] auto-tuner needs more radio output to tune

[Don Wilhelm]

Julie,

The KX3 power in CW and data modes is *not* limited to 5 watts (except 
when running it on internal batteries).
I believe the solution to your problem can be found in the TUN PWR menu 
parameter - see page 40 of the manual.  The power level set there will 
be transmitted when you do a TUNE (not an ATU TUNE). Yours is most 
likely set to NOR for which the TUNE power is the same as the power knob.

TUNE will send a carrier (CW) no matter what mode the KX3 is set to.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/13/2013 1:01 PM, Julie Royster wrote:
> The LDG tech support folks say that a 5-watt KX3 output is not enough to
> trigger tuning by their product.
> We will eventually have the Elecraft tuner for KX3 when it ships, but for
> now what selection of modes & power etc on KX3 would give me the
> highest-wattage signal for the autotuner?  If I understand it correctly, PSK
> and CW are limited to 5 watts by the KX3, right?
>