K2 indicated power output funnies

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K2 indicated power output funnies

bobatbay
Hi
I have owned K2 #3914 for a few years now, but just recently
it has developed a rather strange fault.

On all bands, whatever the requested power level using the
front Panel power knob, the bargraph display and power
indication from the  Pout display from the onboard atu
indicate no higher than about 6 watts. At requested power
below 6 watts all appears OK.

Upon checking with a Bird thruline into dummy load the power
requested tallies with the power out on the thruline.

Has anyone experienced similar problems

Bob G4DBW  
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RE: K2 indicated power output funnies

Don Wilhelm-3
Bob,

I would have to have a lot more data for a more definite analysis, but one
thing that can cause 'funny' power readings is the diodes in the ATU
wattmeter.  They are sitting right out there on the antenna line where they
can be easily subjected to static discharges.  You may want to arbitrarily
replace them and see if the situation improves.  Re-calibrate the wattmeter
after replacing them.

73,
Don W3FPR


> -----Original Message-----

> Hi
> I have owned K2 #3914 for a few years now, but just recently
> it has developed a rather strange fault.
>
> On all bands, whatever the requested power level using the
> front Panel power knob, the bargraph display and power
> indication from the  Pout display from the onboard atu
> indicate no higher than about 6 watts. At requested power
> below 6 watts all appears OK.
>
> Upon checking with a Bird thruline into dummy load the power
> requested tallies with the power out on the thruline.
>
> Has anyone experienced similar problems
>
> Bob G4DBW
>

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