[Elecraft] K2 RF ALC or Power level problem?

[Jon]

Don...

I was starting to remember that.  According to my meter,  I see 5W, 
though.  Any setting for the tune level, or should I worry about that?

Main thing is,  I don't have some kind of issue that might have lowered 
my power output during normal operation.  Sounds like a no.

My next concern is how to check or adjust the ALC or mic gain levels,  
to see if I'm driving the radio properly...   But that's probably 
another thread,   as well as the question "has any K2 updates come out 
since I was last here?"

Thanks...

Jon KA6MOK


On 9/22/2014 8:34 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> 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
>