RE: [Elecraft] K2 PA runaway current

2008-02-10 Thread Damon Wascom
At this point I'm entertaining the idea of a full PA rebuild. Considering the fact that it keeps getting worse and today, I faintly heard a sizzle somewhere... possibly one of the electrolytic caps. I've now clocked more time troubleshooting the PA then building the whole K2 kit!!! This makes

Re: [Elecraft] K2 PA runaway current

2008-02-08 Thread Damon Wascom
stverfiy winding and installation of T1 in the tuner.You will get more input from a number of individuals much moreexperienced with troubleshooting the K2 than I am on this e-mail list. However, perhaps my suggestions will get you moving forward again.Robie - AJ4FOn Feb 8, 2008 9:52 AM, Damon Wasco

[Elecraft] K2 PA runaway current

2008-02-08 Thread Damon Wascom
Hello elecraft list, I need some help with troubleshooting my K2. I destroyed my finals (twice) due to a shorted cap (C4) in the KAT2. For troubleshooting purposes, the finals have been temporarily replaced with 2SC2078's ($0.68 vs. $6-11 for the 2SC1969's). My problem is when I TX at any