[Elecraft] KX3 power out

[Frank O'Donnell]

After a fair time of non-use, today I got out my KX3 and started working 
through configuration checklists. Among other things I thought I'd check 
the power out.

For this test I used a Bird 43 and MFJ-260C dummy load. For HF I used a 
Bird 2-30 MHz 25w element, and for 2m a 100-250 MHz 10w element. I put 
the KX3 in CW mode and keyed with the KXPD3 paddle. When changing to 
each HF band I hit the ATU Tune button.

On 40m and 20m I found that with the Pwr knob set to 15w, the Bird 
showed about 8w out. With the Pwr knob set to 5w, the power out is about 3w.

After changing the antenna port and Bird element, on 2m with the radio 
set to 3w the Bird shows about 2.5w out.

Any thoughts on these results, or suggestions on other things to check?

Thanks and 73,

Frank K6FOD