K2 Changing Output Power

[Sam Joseph]

Hi Guys,

Just wondering if this is normal behavior:  I have my K2 set up with my DL1
dummy load.  With output set to 5 watts, when I hold tune I sometimes get
about 4.6 and sometimes 5 - 5.something and sometimes 6 to 6. something.
This happens on all bands and at various power settings.  Is it normal or
should I be looking for a problem?  Receiver works good and I have made a
fair number of contacts.

Sam


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[Don Wilhelm-3]

Sam,

That is normal.  The power control ALC is not active during TUNE in order to
allow you to tune a manual antenna transmatch without causing the power to
fluctuate wildly with changes in the load impedance as you tune.

If you check the keydown level you will see more consistent power levels.

73,
Don W3FPR

> -----Original Message-----
>
> Hi Guys,
>
> Just wondering if this is normal behavior:  I have my K2 set up
> with my DL1
> dummy load.  With output set to 5 watts, when I hold tune I sometimes get
> about 4.6 and sometimes 5 - 5.something and sometimes 6 to 6. something.
> This happens on all bands and at various power settings.  Is it normal or
> should I be looking for a problem?  Receiver works good and I have made a
> fair number of contacts.
>
> Sam
>

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