[Elecraft] KX3 won't go above 10W

[Nr4c]

KX3 requires at least 13.8 Volts to TX 12-15 Watts. 

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...nr4c. bill


> On Jun 22, 2019, at 1:43 PM, Chris Waldrup <kd4pbj at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Yes sir using 7AH gel cell. 
> Just found out the issue as it works to 15W on a bench supply so the issue was pointed out to me by a kind list member that this is intentional limiting while on lower capacity batteries. 
> 
> Chris
> 
>> On Jun 22, 2019, at 1:16 PM, Scott Manthe <scott.manthe at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Are you using batteries?
>> 
>> 73,
>> Scott N9AA
>> 
>> 
>> On 6/22/19 12:57 PM, Chris Waldrup wrote:
>>>> Hi,
>>>> 
>>>> I have a brand new KX3 we are using here at the Knightlites FD event in Raleigh.
>>>> In pre operations events some of the guys are helping me set up (we are using 5W for the event) but in the future I would like full 15W capability.
>>>> We can't get it to go above 10W using the power control.
>>>> Any ideas?
>>>> Thanks in advance.
>>>> 
>>>> Chris
>>>> KD4PBJ
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