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kx1 output power?

tom-239
hello all. just completed myKx1. Power output is only 3w on 40, 2w on 20 @ 13.7v. Any suggestions on any additional output power? Is there an adjustment for the output indicator in the Kx1. thanks..                                                                                                                                                                                                    Tom  km4cu
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RE: kx1 output power?

Ron D'Eau Claire-2
Tom, KM4CU wrote:
hello all. just completed myKx1. Power output is only 3w on 40, 2w on 20 @
13.7v. Any suggestions on any additional output power? Is there an
adjustment for the output indicator in the Kx1. thanks..

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First make sure trimmer pot R4 is fully CLOCKwise now.

Check the two inductors wound on yellow cores: L1 and L2. L1 should have 13
turns and L2 14 turns. It's easy to get them reversed!

Finally, while transmitting into a dummy load adjust the position of the
turns on L1 and L2 for best balance between 20 and 14 meter output. They
should be within 1/2 watt of each other, and can usually be closer. That
will often improve the overall output.

I am not aware of any adjustment for the output monitor in the KX1. The
KXAT1 ATU, which displays the power out in watts, is adjustable.

Ron AC7AC

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