[TowerTalk] OT: Low power output on SSB from Elecraft K2

[Jim Hargrave]

Gary,

Do not be alarmed by the indication. The SWR meter is an averaging meter and
does not indicate peak power. Your SSB PEP output will be much larger than
the average indicated on the tuner.

   * 73's Jim W5IFP *



   >-----Original Message-----
   >From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
   >[mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of Gary Slagel
   >Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 9:21 AM
   >To: TowerTalk
   >Subject: [TowerTalk] OT: Low power output on SSB from Elecraft K2
   >
   >
   >Hi guys,
   > 
   >Sorry for off topic post but I'd guess there's a wealth of
   >knowledge on this issue out there. 
   > 
   >I'm a CW guy just getting ready to do some SSB work on the
   >contest this weekend.  I've got a 100W Elecraft K2 that I've
   >had for a couple years and really never paid attention to how
   >it performed on SSB.  Yesterday I gave it a try and the output
   >power, as measured by an mfj cross needle antenna tuner, peaked
   >at around 20W on 20/15/10.  I know I can't really depend on the
   >accuracy of the mfj tuner for power readings but the same tuner
   >shows around 70W on CW. 
   >
   >Does it seem reasonable for SSB to be that much lower then CW?
   > 
   >Thanks for comments!
   >
   >Gary Slagel/N0SXX
   >Hot Springs, SD
   >http://marina.fortunecity.com/sanpedro/351
   >
   >
   >
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