[Elecraft] K1 power output

[DAVID MOORMAN]

Numbers using the Elecraft 20 watt dummy load rather than resonated antennas:

40 M   4.8 W
30 M	   5.5 W
20 M    2.0 W
15 M    1.7 W

Dave  K9SW


> On May 11, 2023, at 6:52 PM, DAVID MOORMAN <K9SW at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> I have a K1 that I’m looking to sell, and took a look at the power output before listing it.  Power output is as follows:
> 
> 40 meters 5.2 watts
> 30 meters 4.5 watts
> 20 meters	1.3 watts
> 17 meters 0.7 watts
> 
> These are obviously not the expected power output levels.  Power supply voltage = 12.8 volts.  Output set to 7 in the menu.  
> 
> What type of fault would this indicate?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Dave  K9SW
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