[Elecraft] FT8 output power KX2/KX3

[Barry N1EU]

Thanks Tom and Don for the responses.  I'll try a few 15sec FT8 xmit cycles
at 50% (7.5W) into a dummy load while monitoring PA temp.  Any guidance on
what the upper safe limit is for PA temp?

Thanks & 73,
Barry N1EU

On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 8:34 AM, Don Wilhelm <donwilh at embarqmail.com> wrote:

> Barry,
>
> The normal recommendation is for 50% of the maximum power.
> The KX3 and the KX2 will roll back power for protection if the PA
> transistors get too hot.
> I know the KX3 rolls back to 5 watts, but I am not sure about the level
> for the KX2.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>
> On 10/26/2017 7:50 AM, Barry N1EU wrote:
>
>> What is the recommended max power output setting for the KX2 and for the
>> KX3 for normal FT8 use without after-market heatsink?
>>
>