[Elecraft] KX3 power out

[Frank O'Donnell]

On 7/11/20 8:40 PM, Mark Goldberg wrote:
> The KX3 will definitely cut way back on power out if it sees a
> mismatched load or a line voltage drop. I use my KX3 to tune a
> screwdriver antenna. I normally set the power out to about 3W, but
> sometimes forget and leave it at 15W. When matched, it puts out a full
> 15W. When it sees a high SWR, it will cut back to a few watts. I have
> the tuner bypassed. The KX3 will show you what it sees as the SWR as
> well as the power, and you can also look at reflected power on the
> Bird. Hopefully those will tell you something.

Interesting info, thanks. I'm still baffled at why putting the ATU on 
auto and tapping to tune would cause the wattmeter to show TPO at 25 watts.

Frank