[Elecraft] K2 Q7 Collector To GND Resistance Reading

2005-01-12 Thread g . c . hart
In running the final Resistance Checks on p. 71 of the K2 manual, I only get 1.7 ohms at the Q7 collector. The manual says I should get 500 ohms. When I study the schematic, I can't see where the 500 ohms is supposed to come from since Q3 is connected across Q7 and Q8 collectors and the 12V

RE: [Elecraft] K2 Q7 Collector To GND Resistance Reading

2005-01-12 Thread Masleid, Michael A.
Hi Gary, Yes, you are also looking at the 12 volt line. Only 1.7 ohms is too low. Look at your meter. Is the positive lead at Q7 - if not you could be turning on D12 on the 12 volt feed. That's a reverse polarity protection diode. Also, the resistance readings don't come out right if your

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Q7 Collector To GND Resistance Reading

2005-01-12 Thread W3FPR - Don Wilhelm
Gary, You have a short (or at least a very low resistance) to ground somewhere in the PA collector circuit or on the +12 volt line. The easiest first step in isolating it is to remove the heat sink. The tabs on the PA transistors are connected to the collector, and the thermal pads are