[Elecraft] K3S Power Creep

[Rich]

Yes.

On 2/1/2021 13:49 PM, Wes wrote:
> 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 
>
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