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Chris Waldrup-2

KX3 won't go above 10W

>
> Hi,
>
> I have a brand new KX3 we are using here at the Knightlites FD event in Raleigh.
> In pre operations events some of the guys are helping me set up (we are using 5W for the event) but in the future I would like full 15W capability.
> We can't get it to go above 10W using the power control.
> Any ideas?
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Chris
> KD4PBJ

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Scott Manthe-2

Re: KX3 won't go above 10W

Are you using batteries?

73,
Scott N9AA

On 6/22/19 12:57 PM, Chris Waldrup wrote:

>> Hi,
>>
>> I have a brand new KX3 we are using here at the Knightlites FD event in Raleigh.
>> In pre operations events some of the guys are helping me set up (we are using 5W for the event) but in the future I would like full 15W capability.
>> We can't get it to go above 10W using the power control.
>> Any ideas?
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> Chris
>> KD4PBJ
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Chris Waldrup-2

Re: KX3 won't go above 10W

Yes sir using 7AH gel cell.
Just found out the issue as it works to 15W on a bench supply so the issue was pointed out to me by a kind list member that this is intentional limiting while on lower capacity batteries.

Chris

> On Jun 22, 2019, at 1:16 PM, Scott Manthe <[hidden email]> wrote:
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> Are you using batteries?
>
> 73,
> Scott N9AA
>
>
> On 6/22/19 12:57 PM, Chris Waldrup wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I have a brand new KX3 we are using here at the Knightlites FD event in Raleigh.
>>> In pre operations events some of the guys are helping me set up (we are using 5W for the event) but in the future I would like full 15W capability.
>>> We can't get it to go above 10W using the power control.
>>> Any ideas?
>>> Thanks in advance.
>>>
>>> Chris
>>> KD4PBJ
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RICHH

Re: KX3 won't go above 10W

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Hi Chris
I use LiFePo4 batteries
The voltage is higher and I can transmit higher power for example 15 watts.
Bioenopower makes some nice ones.
Good luck Richard
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Nr4c

Re: KX3 won't go above 10W

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KX3 requires at least 13.8 Volts to TX 12-15 Watts.

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> On Jun 22, 2019, at 1:43 PM, Chris Waldrup <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Yes sir using 7AH gel cell.
> Just found out the issue as it works to 15W on a bench supply so the issue was pointed out to me by a kind list member that this is intentional limiting while on lower capacity batteries.
>
> Chris
>
>> On Jun 22, 2019, at 1:16 PM, Scott Manthe <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> Are you using batteries?
>>
>> 73,
>> Scott N9AA
>>
>>
>> On 6/22/19 12:57 PM, Chris Waldrup wrote:
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I have a brand new KX3 we are using here at the Knightlites FD event in Raleigh.
>>>> In pre operations events some of the guys are helping me set up (we are using 5W for the event) but in the future I would like full 15W capability.
>>>> We can't get it to go above 10W using the power control.
>>>> Any ideas?
>>>> Thanks in advance.
>>>>
>>>> Chris
>>>> KD4PBJ
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