Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] k2 low output solution.
On Fri Aug 5 23:04:11 2005, Pat N8VW [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote : After some more debugging it appears that the ksb2 is causing the problem. Removing it returns tx power to normal levels. Some might say, good you don't need ssb anyway. Looking at the dac u2 I find that pin 5 is at 6v when it should be ~.6v on tx and rx. Removing Q1 makes no difference so it appears that u2 is the problem. Received parts from elecraft, installed and power is now back to normal. Well, except testing with the kpa100 and a real wattmeter reveils that I have the low-power on 20m/17m. Hello, Elecraft it's me again! Pat N8VW ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] k2 low output solution.
G'day, After some more debugging it appears that the ksb2 is causing the problem. Removing it returns tx power to normal levels. Some might say, good you don't need ssb anyway. Sounds somehow familiar. Check the resistor packs. Regards, Mike VP8NO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] k2 low output solution.
Hi Pat, There are three two signals fed into the KSB2 that directly affect power output. One is V RFDET which controls the base of Q1 and the other is ALC which is applied to the collector of Q1. Since removing Q1 makes no difference, V RFDET isn't likely the cause. But the ALC on the collector of Q1 remains in play. V RFDET has three sources, D9 on the K2 RF board, the SWR bridge on the KAT2 and the XVTR ALC on the K60XV option. The ALC signal comes from the KAP100 (or other external power amplifier) and is fed back through the KIO2 to the K2 control board's AUX IO P4 and then sent on to pin 9 of J11 which is fed to the KSB2. Since V RFDET and ALC are both derived from actual power measurements, they are more likely to cause power problems that are band related. Disconnecting the KIO2 (and KAT2 if installed) should be an easy test. On 5 Aug 2005 23:04:11 -0400, Pat N8VW [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 4 Aug 2005 22:40:19 -0400, Pat N8VW [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote : My K2 (2016) is suffering low output starting on 20 and wrapping around to 10 and 160 where I get little to no output. 80,40,30 are unaffected. Rx is great. Symptoms include, low output and inability to increase output beyond a certain level. Both symptons vary per band. When I'm less tired I'll produce some data. It sounds like something in the vpwr circuit. I checked the voltages on U8 and found pin 10 had 5v and 11 had 0v which is opposite of what it is in the manual. Thoughts anyone? After some more debugging it appears that the ksb2 is causing the problem. Removing it returns tx power to normal levels. Some might say, good you don't need ssb anyway. Looking at the dac u2 I find that pin 5 is at 6v when it should be ~.6v on tx and rx. Removing Q1 makes no difference so it appears that u2 is the problem. Any thoughts on this? Pat N8VW Pat N8VW ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] k2 low output solution.
On 4 Aug 2005 22:40:19 -0400, Pat N8VW [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote : My K2 (2016) is suffering low output starting on 20 and wrapping around to 10 and 160 where I get little to no output. 80,40,30 are unaffected. Rx is great. Symptoms include, low output and inability to increase output beyond a certain level. Both symptons vary per band. When I'm less tired I'll produce some data. It sounds like something in the vpwr circuit. I checked the voltages on U8 and found pin 10 had 5v and 11 had 0v which is opposite of what it is in the manual. Thoughts anyone? After some more debugging it appears that the ksb2 is causing the problem. Removing it returns tx power to normal levels. Some might say, good you don't need ssb anyway. Looking at the dac u2 I find that pin 5 is at 6v when it should be ~.6v on tx and rx. Removing Q1 makes no difference so it appears that u2 is the problem. Any thoughts on this? Pat N8VW Pat N8VW ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
