K3 Power Creep

[Dan Atchison]

I've seen this posted before, but just noticed it tonight, the first
time I've operated the rig on the air since I fixed an intermittent
last Saturday.  I also just installed version 3.94. The posts I've seen
before talked about SSB, but . . . .

If I adjust the power control to the power I wish to transmit, when I
first transmit the power starts out low but finally creeps up to the
correct power output.  If I watch the power meter (LP-100A), and even
the power meter on the rig, if I have changed the power control going
 from say 15 watts to 100 watts, the first dits or dahs are at varying
but constantly increasing power increments until it reaches its final
resting place.  It only takes a couple of seconds, if that.  Once
there, it stays put.   Obviously better than a high initial power
spike, but nonetheless it shouldn't be.

Anyone else see this or am I the unfortunate one with this small issue?

73,
Dan -- N3ND


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[Dan Atchison]

Guy, K2AV contacted me direct and suggested I rerun the power
calibration, something I had not done after loading the latest
firmware.  The power creep has been significantly reduced to the point
of acceptability (2 to 4 watts vs 15 - 20 watts).  Thanks, Guy, and
shame on me for not trying that before I spoke.

73,
Dan



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