[Elecraft] K2 RF ALC or Power level problem?

[Don Wilhelm]

Jon,

I assume you have the KAT2 installed and set for AUTO.
If so, the K2 reduces the power to 2 watts during tuning of the ATU.

Yes, turning the power knob even a little will bring up the full power 
setting - that is normal.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/22/2014 5:24 AM, Jon wrote:
> Hello all...
>
> Long time no mailing list...    I have a K2, with many addons, SSB, 
> etc,   have not done much ham radio the past several years, but have 
> dusted things off and am working a few out there again.
>
> Something I've noticed,  is that when I use the tune button, to auto 
> tune the antenna tuner,  I see about 5W output,  no matter what the 
> setting is.  If I touch the power knob,  it instantly jumps to the set 
> power level.   If I have the display set to read volts  and amps,  I 
> get the set power level when I tune.
>
> Is this normal behavior,  or do I have some kind of ALC level issue?  
> Would this affect my output on SSB,  (or any mode) leaving me at 5W 
> despite my power knob setting?  If this is a problem, was there a 
> solution?
>
> As I type this,  I almost feel I remember something about this, 
> perhaps a tune only power reduction in the SW,  to protect things? Not 
> sure...
>
> I don't even remember what my FW version is,   will look later.
>
> TIA...
>
> Jon,  KA6MOK