RE: [Elecraft] KSB2 Problem: Big attenuation of received signals SOLVED

2005-04-16 Thread Andrew Meier
Thanks for the suggestions. I followed them all. I found some 27 AWG red enamel wire and re-wound RFC1 2, and I believe this is what fixed my problem. The enamel on the wire that came with the KSB2 kit, seemed to shear off with the sharp edges of the toroid cores, and this may have been

[Elecraft] KSB2 Problem: Big attenuation of received signals

2005-04-15 Thread Andrew Meier
My first post, this is regarding my attempt to install the KSB2 option into my K2/100 #4363. I built the KSB2 option, and removed C167 and the two jumpers from the RF board, plugged in the KSB2 board, applied power, and got the Elecraft on the display. The problem is that the receiver became

RE: [Elecraft] KSB2 Problem: Big attenuation of received signals

2005-04-15 Thread W3FPR - Don Wilhelm
Andrew, Plug the KSB2 in again and be certain that it is properly positioned on the headers. It is easy to misplug the KSB2 - if you see the standoff and TP2 properly aligned with the holes in the SSB board, it probably is mounted correctly. As a check (but not a permanent fix) slide a small

Re: [Elecraft] KSB2 Problem: Big attenuation of received signals

2005-04-15 Thread Vic Rosenthal
Andrew Meier wrote: I noticed when I jiggle around RFC2 I get some noise in the receiver, and those little RFC1 2 toroids on the KSB board were a challenge to wind, so I'm wondering if I have a problem there. Be sure to check for PTTL (Poorly Tinned Toroid Leads). -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno

RE: [Elecraft] KSB2 Problem: Big attenuation of received signals

2005-04-15 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
The problem is that the receiver became very quiet. I could still hear the strongest signals if I turn the AF Gain way up, and instead of S9 on the meter, they're way down to S1. The KSB2 manual specifically states (page 15, final step of initial test) this should not happen, and if it does,