Re: [Elecraft] K3 RF Output Level Variation

2014-02-17 Thread Don Wilhelm
Dave, You would be better off not touching the power knob once it is set for your desired power. Unlike most other transceivers, the K2 and K3 control power output using a closed control loop. The setting on the power knob is compared to the power output (as measured by the wattmeter) and

[Elecraft] K3 RF Output Level Variation

2014-02-16 Thread Dave Barr
K3-100 sn 7901 is working great; I am still in the learning cycle, but I have noticed an interesting and slightly disturbing thing about the rf output levels. During measurement with an external (HP) power meter, the power output increases rapidly for about 10 seconds and then slows and