Barry,
I run 10w through my KX2 with the back leg down to allow for
airflow and don't find heat to be an issue. I'm not TXing all that much,
I'm a hunt & pounce type with occasional CQing. In the summer I ran a
small fan over it to help a bit. No issues for me. I normally see it get
to the mid 40's c. 1:1 swr's.
73!
Tom - KB2SMS
KX2 #01927
On 11/23/2017 02:51 PM, Barry N1EU wrote:
I'd appreciate hearing from others who are using their KX2 in FT8 mode in
terms of your experience with power output and acceptable PA heat level.
The reason I ask is that I'm running 5W on 40M with the rear foot down (rig
tilted up) and I'm seeing the PA temp reach 60deg C in ordinary qso'ing
(i.e., xmit for 12 sec out of each 30 sec period) with low SWR. How much
power are you running? Are you using extra cooling of any type?
Thanks & 73,
Barry N1EU
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