[Elecraft] KX3 - Power out vs. ALC bars

[Walter Underwood]

No. Most likely the power varied as it was hunting for the right level. It probably started low then increased power slowly throughout each transmission.

wunder
Walter Underwood
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On Mar 1, 2015, at 9:44 PM, John <kx4o at hamradio.me> wrote:

> Is it safe to say my very low input audio level was compensated by the KX3's power control loop to yield 5 watts out (the actual radio power setting)?
> 
> It's hard to shake my Icom digital interface habits.
> 
> Thanks.
> John, kx4o
> 
> On 3/2/2015 12:34 AM, k3ndm at comcast.net wrote:
>> John,
>>     The manual states that you should keep the ALC bars in the not to exceed 5 range. This keeps distortion down. Power is controlled by other means. As the radio is not rated for 100% duty cycle for 10 Watts, I would recommend that you stay under 4 Watts for the digital modes if running barefoot.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Barry
>> K3NDM
>> 
>> 
> 
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