[Elecraft] Power variation

[Jack Brindle]

Check the transceiver. The KPA has constant gain, and nothing that allows it to change power as you describe. 
If you use a K3, then reconsider your choice to use ALC. It is not recommended, nor is it needed with the KPA500. You also might consider recalibrating the transceiver to eliminate that as a culprit in this situation.

If the problem persists, contact customer support.

73,

Jack B, W6FB

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> On Apr 27, 2014, at 4:04 PM, "Dr. William J. Schmidt, II" <bill at wjschmidt.com> wrote:
> 
> Well I have something odd going on. I was trying some new antenna tunings
> today and noticed that the power out on the KPA500 would start at about 100
> watts.ramp up to 500+ watts over about 10 seconds, and then drop back to 100
> watts again.  It kept repeating this cycle as I was talking to someone on
> SSB.  The SWR was perfect to the antenna the whole time (external
> measurement).  It almost looked like the ALC was oscillating at a very slow
> rate (10 seconds or more).  I have not dug into this yet but wonder if
> anyone else has seen this?  Checked all the coax connectors already.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ/ PJ4HZ
> 
> Owner - Operator
> 
> Big Signal Ranch
> 
> Staunton, Illinois
> 
> email:   <mailto:bill at wjschmidt.com> bill at wjschmidt.com
> 
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