Jim, Lower the power when running on the 13.8 volt supply - 4 watts or a bit less. The components in the PA output circuit will thank you and live a longer life.
You can use a slim flatblade screwdriver and adjust R4 through the hole in the bottom of the enclosure (and also through the tuner) - that is why it is there. 73, Don W3FPR Jim - W6VAR wrote: > I haven't used my KX1 in a while, but I noticed it is running over 6 watts > when connected to a 13.8 volt power supply on 30 and 40 meters. 20 meters is > about 4.2 watts and 80 meters is between 4.7 and 5.0 watts. > > Is this excessive and will it cause damage or a dirty signal? If there is a > problem, where should I begin my search? Internal batteries generate > significanlty lower output: > 80M 1.7W; 40M 2.5W; 30M 2.0W; 20M 1.8W > > Jim W6VAR > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
