Re: New K3 built - can I reset the 5w calibration?
Posted by
Nate Bargmann on
Dec 08, 2011; 10:47pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/New-K3-built-can-I-reset-the-5w-calibration-tp7076112p7076220.html
>From my experience, trying to measure 5W with a 100W element leads to
very inaccurate readings. The Bird is most accurate when the reading is
as near to full scale as possible. That means a 5W HF element (is that
even available?) would be ideal provided no more than 5W is put through
the meter. A 10W element would be less accurate but provide a safety
margin for the meter. Even better would be to have both elements and
use the 10W one to get in the ballpark and the 5W one for a final check.
73, de Nate N0NB >>
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