K2 #6233 Aligned and finished but some questions...

[JT Croteau]

K2 #6233 is now aligned and mostly completed.  With the power knob
fully clockwise, I am getting 15.5 to 16W on 80, 40, and 30 meters.
However, as I go up in frequency, current drain increases and power
out decreases.  On 10M, power output is ~12.8W but it is drawing about
3A of current.

I know lower power output is usually experienced on 10M but the high
current bothers me a bit.  Should I be concerned?

Thanks

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JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH
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[JT Croteau]

Well, I think I answered my own question.

I keep forgetting that the K2 is only rated to 10W output.  On 10M
with the control set for 10W out, I am showing 10W out with a current
draw of 2.56A.

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JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH
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