RE: [Elecraft] K2 RF Gain Control question

Todd, that sounds like a noisy pot in which the wiper isn't making good contact with the resistive element inside. When you touch it, the circuit opens briefly, which is the same as turning the RF Gain all the way to minimum. That will cause the S-meter to read full scale. The delay returning to

Re: [Elecraft] K2 RF Gain Control question

Thanks Tom, I suspect the gain pot is defective. I will check soldering also. I'll get an RF gain pot on the way and try swapping it out also. Todd ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to

Re: [Elecraft] K2 RF Gain Control question

Spraying the chemical onto/into a Q-tip and then squeezing it out by pressing the cotton against the upward-pointing shaft will avoid the splattering. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP (K2 #5665) [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] K2 RF Gain Control question

The lube is a good place to start Ron. Thanks. I have noticed that just touching the RF knob causes this to happen so you are probably on to something here. I don't have a lube other than tri-flow but will look for something like what you mentioned. Todd

RE: [Elecraft] K2 RF Gain Control question

- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Todd Gahagan Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 10:18 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] K2 RF Gain Control question I just noticed that whenever I touch my RF gain control knob for adjustment the S meter jumps completely