Re: [Elecraft] K2 AGC off problem

Joe, I have the same problem with my AGC and when I replaced the 5.068MHz X1 the problem remained. I wonder if both crystals are bad or if there is some other cause? In my case, when I turn off the AGC, the s-meter gets pegged at +40 and the audio is muted. Did you change any other components or

[Elecraft] K2 AGC Control

I seem to be having a problem with the AGC control on my K2. With no signal input, when I turn off the AGC the s-meter reads +40 and stays there regardless of rf gain setting whereas the K2 manual indicates that the s-meter should increase when turning the rf gain ccw. Also, I can hear the 1uV

[Elecraft] Re: Weller

Leigh, I found the advice from Jerry below very useful and the solution to my WTCPT problem. Jeff -Original Message- From: Jeremiah McCarthy Sent: 1/11/2006 11:33:11 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Weller Jeff: I use the same 700 degree tips and they last for YEARS!!!...I am

[Elecraft] Re: Weller

Jerry, Thanks for that advice. I did notice that the tip seemed to be glowing and that the charing is consistent with the tip being hotter than it should (ie always on). I checked the magnetic slug and is may have seized. I also noticed that there was no clicking sound when the problem charring

[Elecraft] Microphone suggestions for the K2

I have recently completed building my K2 Transceiver (Dec. 20, 2005) and am now looking for suggestions on a good value/performance desk microphone. This is the first SSB rig I have owned and am very pleased with it so far. I am currently preparing to take the General Class license exam and