Re: K3 PSK31 threshold/ 10W amp duty cycle.

Posted by Julian, G4ILO on Mar 31, 2010; 9:39pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/K3-PSK31-threshold-10W-amp-duty-cycle-tp4832991p4833673.html

The K3 is rated to withstand 10 minutes at full power key down. Eric confirmed a few months ago in answer to a question by me that applies to the 10W version as well as the 100W version.

lstavenhagen wrote

Second, I couldn't find much about the full power duty-cycle of the K3's 10 power amp. I'm curious if I shouldn't run full blast on data modes, i.e. back off to 5W?