LLoyd, The basic K2 power metering is an RF Probe type and is very dependent on the load - if it is anything other than 50 ohms pure resistance, the K2 power indication may be in error. Even when driving a 50 ohm non-reactive dummy load, an in-line wattmeter in the path may introduce some reactance and will cause the K2 to display the power incorrectly.
Yes, the KAT2 has a real wattmeter and once properly calibrated will be as accurate as the calibration. 73, Don W3FPR > -----Original Message----- > Two questions: first, when I "ask for" 5W, I get > about 6.2W, both as shown on the K2 display, and on my > WM-2 wattmeter. I need to only "ask for" 4.3W to get > 5W out. Is this normal/typical? I'm guessing the > "asked-for" power level will be closer to the "gotten" > power level when I've installed my KAT2...yes? > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.10.1 - Release Date: 4/20/2005 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] 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.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
