[Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Output Variation

[Jim McCook]

That's not the point at all.  It's about having to ride the drive level 
control on the K-3 constantly, especially in a contest, to avoid sudden 
output of 1700w.


> Why worry about it?  No one on the other end would be able to tell one bit
> of difference.  I see power drop -- maybe 5 - 10 percent -- as the KPA1500
> heats up...likely normal.   The small bit of reflected power may also have
> some minor effect on the wattmeter readings you see as well.  73, Greg-N4CC