[Elecraft] K3 power out - key down

[Mike K2MK]

Hi Steve,

The K3/100 has two fans. The KX3 has no fans. Apples and oranges.

I ran my K3 on 30 meters RTTY at 100 watts for 2 hours non-stop as an ARRL
centennial station and had no problem. The fan just ramps up to a higher
speed.

I've also run JT65-HF on 6 meters at 100 watts with no visible problem but
of course it's one minute on, one minute off.

73,
Mike K2MK


Stephen M. Shearer wrote
> I am thinking about replacing my ORION II with a K3 as it is smaller 
> (much smaller).
> My OII will do RTTY (or JT65) at 100 Watts (with the fan option).
> What will the K3 do? (I know it has fans, too)
> I hear lots of comments about digital power out for the KX3 and
> heatsinks...
> I guess the question also goes for the 500 Watt amp, what will it do key 
> down?
> 
> btw, 0.5w JT65 is great fun with my KX3...  but I also like to contest 
> at 100w.
> 
> 73, Steve WB3LGC (hope to see you on the RTTY NAQP tomorrow)





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