[Elecraft] K3S Power Creep

[Wes]

Does it happen on more than one band?

Wes  N7WS

On 2/1/2021 11:17 AM, Rich wrote:
> I am experiencing the Power Creep issue on my K3S.   This radio was just 
> returned from Elecraft repair in June of 2020.  At that time I had the issue 
> with distorted audio above ~12 watts.
>
> I have read prior info regarding the power creep issue.  It is not related to 
> audio level as Don mentioned.  I did not do a new calibration as it was done 
> at Elecraft just 6 months ago.
>
> The only way to get the full power at any setting (20, 50, 100 and so on) is 
> to put the radio in RTTY FSK and key up about 5 to 10 times.   If I turn the 
> radio off.   The issue comes back.
>
> Is there any new information on the cause of this issue?
>
> It is very frustrating to have a radio that cannot drive my amp or put out 
> proper power without all of these steps to manipulate the power.
>
> Rich
>
> K3RWN