[Elecraft] K1 power output question

2008-01-28 Thread Ted Holland
Hi folks: Just finished a 4-band k1, and thought I had low power out on all bands. Turns out the cable from rig to meter was open on the ground side (a cable Xperts cord). At 5 W requested, I now get 5 w on 20, 30, and 40 meters, and about 4-4.5 on 15. A 7 watts requested (the maximum on the

Re: [Elecraft] K1 power output question

2008-01-28 Thread Don Wilhelm
Ted, That is about normal for a good K1. 5 watts or more on all bands is to be expected - most will do more. 73, Don W3FPR Ted Holland wrote: Hi folks: Just finished a 4-band k1, and thought I had low power out on all bands. Turns out the cable from rig to meter was open on the ground

Re: [Elecraft] K1 power output question

2008-01-28 Thread WA6L
I will echo what was already mentioned. Your measurements are about the same as what I get on my K1. 15 meters has always been a bit lower than the other bands. One other thing I have noticed is that the power readout on the K1 is not linear across the bands. I checked mine with a fairly

RE: [Elecraft] K1 power output question

2008-01-28 Thread Brett Howard
:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of WA6L Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 1:06 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 power output question I will echo what was already mentioned. Your measurements are about the same as what I get on my K1. 15 meters has always been a bit lower than