Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 refurbishment

2024-03-13 Thread Geert Jan de Groot via Elecraft
May I add another pitfall: The original K2 radio has a round 2.1mm plug to power the radio. The KPA100 adds a powerpole 12V input. Powering the radio through the powerpoles will feed the radio *and* the amplifier. However the reverse is not true; powering the round plug will feed the radio bu

[Elecraft] K2/100 refurbishment

2024-03-13 Thread Don Palmer via Elecraft
Hi Steve How many screws do you need as I carry a stock of screws for the K2 & K3. Don G6CMV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 refurbishment

2024-03-12 Thread Victor Rosenthal
1. Look at the pin diodes. 2. Elecraft isn't in the UK, but they sell stainless steel screws of the right size. 73, Victor, 4X6GP Rehovot, Israel Formerly K2VCO CWops no. 5 http://www.qsl.net/k2vco On 12/03/2024 22:06, Steve Bunting via Elecraft wrote: Hi. I’ve picked up a K2/100 from an s

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 refurbishment

2024-03-12 Thread Victor Rosenthal
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Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 refurbishment

2024-03-12 Thread Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP
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Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 refurbishment

2024-03-12 Thread Michael Carter via Elecraft
Hi Steve, No answer for your question #2 - Elecraft sells packs of 25 screws for modest price, but shipping to U.K. and VAT (if applicable) may dictate otherwise. Maybe pose that question to John, G3PQA - he's done a lot of work on Elecraft radios for fellow hams in the U.K. Before doing any tes

[Elecraft] K2/100 refurbishment

2024-03-12 Thread Steve Bunting via Elecraft
Hi. I’ve picked up a K2/100 from an sk sale. It has two issues: 1. The 100w PA doesnt work. I get power from the low power stage but above 15w power output drops to zero as the 100w stage clicks in. Before I go through all the devices systematically, is there a common fault that I can check?