Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-2 Question

2019-03-04 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bill, That is not a good situation, and I have never seen that condition. Check the orientation of varactors D37 and D38. Then check the soldering of the L33 leads to the 1/8 watt resistor - you may have to use a magnifier and good lighting. Then check the soldering of all components. To find

[Elecraft] Elecraft K-2 Question

2019-03-04 Thread William Aycock
A question if you please. I am assembling a K-2. At present, I am currently in the Alignment and Test section, Part II. Page 65 covers the BFO test where you use Band+ and Band- to check for BFO range.  When I press Band+, the frequency counter initially reads around 1.480 MHz and starts