Re: [Elecraft] [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?)
Don, thank you, always knowledgeable and most helpful as always. I have 116.000MHz :-) I'll do what I should have done 3 years ago and inventory the kit and then contact Sales for the caps. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108 -- Not all those that wander are lost. -J.R.R. Tolkien, novelist and philologist (1892-1973) On 8 Feb 2011, at 12:52, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Dave, > > Look at the crystal frequency. If it is 116.000 MHz, then yours is OK. > OTOH, if it is 116.010 MHz, then you need to install the mod. > > The bypass capacitors on the 5 volt regulator are applicable to any XV144. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > > On 2/8/2011 3:33 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: >> Yes Don, I have an XV144 kit, not built yet, purchased with the K3, and >> delivered in Dec 2007 - I thought it had a serial number, but I haven't >> built it yet :-( >> >> So, based on it's ship date, can you tell me if my XV144 would be subject to >> this mod, or perhaps based on the Crystal in the kit >> >> I'm guessing from the date of publication that the mod for L19 and the >> Bypass Capacitors probably does apply to my XV144. >> 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?)
Dave, Look at the crystal frequency. If it is 116.000 MHz, then yours is OK. OTOH, if it is 116.010 MHz, then you need to install the mod. The bypass capacitors on the 5 volt regulator are applicable to any XV144. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/8/2011 3:33 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: > Yes Don, I have an XV144 kit, not built yet, purchased with the K3, and > delivered in Dec 2007 - I thought it had a serial number, but I haven't built > it yet :-( > > So, based on it's ship date, can you tell me if my XV144 would be subject to > this mod, or perhaps based on the Crystal in the kit > > I'm guessing from the date of publication that the mod for L19 and the Bypass > Capacitors probably does apply to my XV144. > 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?)
Yes Don, I have an XV144 kit, not built yet, purchased with the K3, and delivered in Dec 2007 - I thought it had a serial number, but I haven't built it yet :-( So, based on it's ship date, can you tell me if my XV144 would be subject to this mod, or perhaps based on the Crystal in the kit I'm guessing from the date of publication that the mod for L19 and the Bypass Capacitors probably does apply to my XV144. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108 -- Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not. In either case, the idea is quite staggering. -Arthur C Clarke, science fiction writer (1917- ) On 8 Feb 2011, at 02:17, Don Wilhelm wrote: > David, > > This is for the external XV144 transverters, no serial numbers involved. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 2/7/2011 9:08 PM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: >> Can you say from which serial number this affects, Eric? >> 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108 >> >> The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best >> time is today. ~Chinese proverb~ >> >> >> On 8 Feb 2011, at 00:17, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: >> >>> Yes, this mod adds an adjustable coil to move the newer XV144 crystals >>> within the +/- 9.9 kHz calibration range of the K3. In most cases it >>> will pull the crystal far enough to use an offset of zero, but that is >>> not guaranteed in all cases. There is a place already on the XV144 PCB >>> for this part. >>> >>> We offer the XV144MDKT at no cost and the user only pays shipping. It >>> should be up on the parts and mod kits order web page in the later this >>> week. >>> >>> 73, Eric WA6HHQ >>> >>> >>> >>> On 2/7/2011 11:16 AM, hb9wi wrote: Hi Eric I noticed that Elecraft has published two errata sheets on the transverters. They mention an additional coil L19 in series to the crystal. May I order the coil at Elecraft? __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?)
Don I have to say this has taken a good while to sort out, I sent an email to Gary on 19/04/2010 notifying him of the problem. The response then was to send a couple of new crystals also on the wrong frequency so I gave up and purchased a crystal locally. I have to say the transverter works fine now but I wish it had been sorted out a lot earlier. Roger VK3ADE. On 08/02/2011 13:17, Don Wilhelm wrote: >David, > > This is for the external XV144 transverters, no serial numbers involved. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 2/7/2011 9:08 PM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: >> Can you say from which serial number this affects, Eric? >> 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108 >> >> The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best >> time is today. ~Chinese proverb~ >> >> >> On 8 Feb 2011, at 00:17, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: >> >>> Yes, this mod adds an adjustable coil to move the newer XV144 crystals >>> within the +/- 9.9 kHz calibration range of the K3. In most cases it >>> will pull the crystal far enough to use an offset of zero, but that is >>> not guaranteed in all cases. There is a place already on the XV144 PCB >>> for this part. >>> >>> We offer the XV144MDKT at no cost and the user only pays shipping. It >>> should be up on the parts and mod kits order web page in the later this >>> week. >>> >>> 73, Eric WA6HHQ >>> >>> >>> >>> On 2/7/2011 11:16 AM, hb9wi wrote: Hi Eric I noticed that Elecraft has published two errata sheets on the transverters. They mention an additional coil L19 in series to the crystal. May I order the coil at Elecraft? >> __ >> 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 >> > __ > 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 -- Genette Pty Ltd 0407 320 121 03 5330 3081 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?)
David, This is for the external XV144 transverters, no serial numbers involved. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/7/2011 9:08 PM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: > Can you say from which serial number this affects, Eric? > 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108 > > The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best > time is today. ~Chinese proverb~ > > > On 8 Feb 2011, at 00:17, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > >> Yes, this mod adds an adjustable coil to move the newer XV144 crystals >> within the +/- 9.9 kHz calibration range of the K3. In most cases it >> will pull the crystal far enough to use an offset of zero, but that is >> not guaranteed in all cases. There is a place already on the XV144 PCB >> for this part. >> >> We offer the XV144MDKT at no cost and the user only pays shipping. It >> should be up on the parts and mod kits order web page in the later this >> week. >> >> 73, Eric WA6HHQ >> >> >> >> On 2/7/2011 11:16 AM, hb9wi wrote: >>> Hi Eric >>> I noticed that Elecraft has published two errata sheets on the transverters. >>> They mention an additional coil L19 in series to the crystal. >>> May I order the coil at Elecraft? > __ > 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 > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?)
Can you say from which serial number this affects, Eric? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108 The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today. ~Chinese proverb~ On 8 Feb 2011, at 00:17, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > Yes, this mod adds an adjustable coil to move the newer XV144 crystals > within the +/- 9.9 kHz calibration range of the K3. In most cases it > will pull the crystal far enough to use an offset of zero, but that is > not guaranteed in all cases. There is a place already on the XV144 PCB > for this part. > > We offer the XV144MDKT at no cost and the user only pays shipping. It > should be up on the parts and mod kits order web page in the later this > week. > > 73, Eric WA6HHQ > > > > On 2/7/2011 11:16 AM, hb9wi wrote: >> Hi Eric >> I noticed that Elecraft has published two errata sheets on the transverters. >> They mention an additional coil L19 in series to the crystal. >> May I order the coil at Elecraft? __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?)
Correction - shipping is free too on this part. :-) 73, Eric On 2/7/2011 4:17 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > Yes, this mod adds an adjustable coil to move the newer XV144 crystals > within the +/- 9.9 kHz calibration range of the K3. In most cases it > will pull the crystal far enough to use an offset of zero, but that is > not guaranteed in all cases. There is a place already on the XV144 PCB > for this part. > > We offer the XV144MDKT at no cost and the user only pays shipping. It > should be up on the parts and mod kits order web page in the later this > week. > > 73, Eric WA6HHQ > > > > On 2/7/2011 11:16 AM, hb9wi wrote: >> Hi Eric >> I noticed that Elecraft has published two errata sheets on the transverters. >> They mention an additional coil L19 in series to the crystal. >> May I order the coil at Elecraft? >> >> Thank you for looking into the offset problem. >> >> 73, Willy HB9WI >> > __ > 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?)
Yes, this mod adds an adjustable coil to move the newer XV144 crystals within the +/- 9.9 kHz calibration range of the K3. In most cases it will pull the crystal far enough to use an offset of zero, but that is not guaranteed in all cases. There is a place already on the XV144 PCB for this part. We offer the XV144MDKT at no cost and the user only pays shipping. It should be up on the parts and mod kits order web page in the later this week. 73, Eric WA6HHQ On 2/7/2011 11:16 AM, hb9wi wrote: > Hi Eric > I noticed that Elecraft has published two errata sheets on the transverters. > They mention an additional coil L19 in series to the crystal. > May I order the coil at Elecraft? > > Thank you for looking into the offset problem. > > 73, Willy HB9WI > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?)
Hi Eric I noticed that Elecraft has published two errata sheets on the transverters. They mention an additional coil L19 in series to the crystal. May I order the coil at Elecraft? Thank you for looking into the offset problem. 73, Willy HB9WI -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-XV144-fault-offset-problem-tp5874870p6001404.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?)
Hi Willy - We are aware of this and are checking it out in engineering right now. We are waiting for a part to arrive to verify the change and we will post on the Elecraft list and the web site as soon as it is available. 73, Eric WA6HHQ On 1/13/2011 8:45 AM, hb9wi wrote: > He all > I have the same problem with my XV144, with an offset of -12.5kHz at the > connected transceiver and hence outside of the RIT. The original crystal was > marked 116.010 MHz. The replacement I got quickly is marked also 116.010 > MHz. The same offset compare against several bacons! > I checked my transceiver also against several bacons at 28 MHz, a 1 MHz > marker generator and my K3. So I am pretty certain, that the LO is at about > 116.0125 MHz, close to its marking of the crystal. > I do not see the reason why Elecraft is using a 116.010 MHz crystal? > I now ordered a 116.000 crystal from a German supplier, I will see. > 73 HB9WI Willy > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?)
He all I have the same problem with my XV144, with an offset of -12.5kHz at the connected transceiver and hence outside of the RIT. The original crystal was marked 116.010 MHz. The replacement I got quickly is marked also 116.010 MHz. The same offset compare against several bacons! I checked my transceiver also against several bacons at 28 MHz, a 1 MHz marker generator and my K3. So I am pretty certain, that the LO is at about 116.0125 MHz, close to its marking of the crystal. I do not see the reason why Elecraft is using a 116.010 MHz crystal? I now ordered a 116.000 crystal from a German supplier, I will see. 73 HB9WI Willy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-XV144-fault-offset-problem-tp5874870p5918887.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?)
Hi Doug, When I built my XV144 about a year ago I had exactly the same problem! I replaced the crystal with a 116MHz one I stole from another transverter I have and it worked OK. Elecraft sent me a replacement crystal very promptly but I never got around to trying it. Roger - G4BVY -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of GM0ELP Sent: 29 December 2010 21:27 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?) Hi Eric/Matt, I am using the XV144 not the internal K144XV. For reference source I am using a beacon and several other local sources (not mine) so definately not my finger problems. Other than the 12.5KHz offset problem all seems well (as far as I can tell) : alignment, comms with K3, ptt, sensitivity, tx audio, power output etc, etc. I have spent the afternoon re-checking component values but haven't found any mistakes yet. I must have made a mistake somewhere if this has never been seen before. Doug GM0ELP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-XV144-fault-offset-problem-tp5874870 p5875592.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?)
Doug The crystals originally supplied by Elecraft for the 2m Transverter were stamped 116.01Mhz so they were always going to be problematic and off frequency. The ones they replaced the originals with were also 116.01MHz and I really don't know why they were sent unless it was a mistake. maybe some one from Elecraft could comment. Given the distance you are off frequency I would suggest you have similar crystals, by memory there was not offset adjustment available to correct for the frequency error. Ireplaced them with a locally sourced crystal of 116.0Mhz and the transverter came up right on frequency. Regards. Roger VK3ADE On 30/12/2010 20:58, GM0ELP wrote: > Hi Roger, > Many thanks for the response, it certainly is very frustrating. I have the > Crystal Oven option installed, so would have to take things apart to see the > crystal markings. > > In the manual it says: > Y1 Crystal, 116 MHz 5th Overtone Series Resonant (116.000) > > Did the ones Elecraft sent you have (116.000) stamped on them? (144MHz input > = 116MHz LO + 28MHz IF) > > Was it the accuracy of the Elecraft crystal parts that was questionable, or > were the markings/parts wrong? > > Hopefully Elecraft will check their crystals for the XV144 and comment > before I need to start taking things apart. > > > Doug GM0ELP > > -- Roger de Valle Genette Pty Ltd 03 5330 3081 0407 320 121 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?)
Hi Roger, Many thanks for the response, it certainly is very frustrating. I have the Crystal Oven option installed, so would have to take things apart to see the crystal markings. In the manual it says: Y1 Crystal, 116 MHz 5th Overtone Series Resonant (116.000) Did the ones Elecraft sent you have (116.000) stamped on them? (144MHz input = 116MHz LO + 28MHz IF) Was it the accuracy of the Elecraft crystal parts that was questionable, or were the markings/parts wrong? Hopefully Elecraft will check their crystals for the XV144 and comment before I need to start taking things apart. Doug GM0ELP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-XV144-fault-offset-problem-tp5874870p5876609.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?)
Doug Check the frequency stamped on the crystal, mine was the wrong frequency and gave the exact same problem, I requested a new one and it was also the wrong frequency. In the end I obtained a high stability crystal locally and it came up exactly on frequency. I don't know if Elecraft was aware of this but at the time it was very frustrating. Roger VK3ADE On 30/12/2010 03:22, GM0ELP wrote: > Seasons Greetings, > Just finished building my Xmas present (XV144). Initial trials show an > offset frequency of +12.5KHz is required to put it on frequency. > Unfortunately the K3 XV1 OFS menu only goes up to +9.99KHz leaving the > frequency readout 2.51KHz low. > > > Doug GM0ELP -- Roger de Valle Genette Pty Ltd 03 5330 3081 0407 320 121 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?)
Hi Eric/Matt, I am using the XV144 not the internal K144XV. For reference source I am using a beacon and several other local sources (not mine) so definately not my finger problems. Other than the 12.5KHz offset problem all seems well (as far as I can tell) : alignment, comms with K3, ptt, sensitivity, tx audio, power output etc, etc. I have spent the afternoon re-checking component values but haven't found any mistakes yet. I must have made a mistake somewhere if this has never been seen before. Doug GM0ELP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-XV144-fault-offset-problem-tp5874870p5875592.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?)
12.5 kHz sounds like you have one of your signal source radios one channel off in tx frequency. That is way more than we normally see here. 73, Eric On 12/29/2010 8:22 AM, GM0ELP wrote: > Seasons Greetings, > Just finished building my Xmas present (XV144). Initial trials show an > offset frequency of +12.5KHz is required to put it on frequency. > Unfortunately the K3 XV1 OFS menu only goes up to +9.99KHz leaving the > frequency readout 2.51KHz low. > > I have re-read the manual, but there doesn't seem to be any other method for > the additional required offset? > > Is it normal for the XV144 to require such a large offset? > > My frequency references are not exact (IC275E, GB3ANG Beacon and several > local amateurs). I don't need any high degree of accuracy but ball-park +/- > 300Hz would be nice. > > Any help would be welcome. > > Doug GM0ELP __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?)
Hi Doug, The K144XV here had an +850 Hz offset when received. There is about 25Hz of temperature drift as well. Combined, the 875 Hz could be canceled using the offset setting. 12.5 KHz seems excessive, and that's the highest I've heard of. Note: My K144XV is one of the first ones produced (early 2010), and has remained stable (as above) during the last year. Hope this helps. Doesn't sound like it will. 73 and HNY! matt W6NIA On Wed, 29 Dec 2010 08:22:37 -0800 (PST), you wrote: > >Seasons Greetings, >Just finished building my Xmas present (XV144). Initial trials show an >offset frequency of +12.5KHz is required to put it on frequency. >Unfortunately the K3 XV1 OFS menu only goes up to +9.99KHz leaving the >frequency readout 2.51KHz low. > >I have re-read the manual, but there doesn't seem to be any other method for >the additional required offset? > >Is it normal for the XV144 to require such a large offset? > >My frequency references are not exact (IC275E, GB3ANG Beacon and several >local amateurs). I don't need any high degree of accuracy but ball-park +/- >300Hz would be nice. > >Any help would be welcome. > >Doug GM0ELP __ 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
[Elecraft] [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?)
Seasons Greetings, Just finished building my Xmas present (XV144). Initial trials show an offset frequency of +12.5KHz is required to put it on frequency. Unfortunately the K3 XV1 OFS menu only goes up to +9.99KHz leaving the frequency readout 2.51KHz low. I have re-read the manual, but there doesn't seem to be any other method for the additional required offset? Is it normal for the XV144 to require such a large offset? My frequency references are not exact (IC275E, GB3ANG Beacon and several local amateurs). I don't need any high degree of accuracy but ball-park +/- 300Hz would be nice. Any help would be welcome. Doug GM0ELP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-XV144-fault-offset-problem-tp5874870p5874870.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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
