When I was getting ready to check into Elecraft CW Net last night I hit the buttons to let the ATU do a quick check of the antenna and was stunned to see that the output power was only half a watt, even with the external 12V gel cell. Other observations:
- on my most recent trip I was getting 3 - 4 W
- problem exists on all three bands
- external meter agrees
- I unplugged the ATU and installed the jumper - problem remains.
- battery voltage 12.8 per KX-1's display
- I exercised R4 to be sure it hadn't gone flaky on me. Output power varied smoothly, but still only .5W at max.
- I've done voltage checks on Q1, Q4, Q5 and Q6 as called for in the troubleshooting section of the manual, and all seem OK.
- Receive seems fine on all three bands
Anyone had similiar problem? Solution?
Any ideas?
73 Ray K2HYD
KX-1 #608
_______________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Post to:
[hidden email]
You must be a subscriber to post to the list.
Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):
http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help:
http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htmElecraft web page:
http://www.elecraft.com
Locked
