[Boatanchors] KWM-2 help?

[Gary Schafer]

Dave,

Before moving the dial I would suggest seeing if the tracking is right from
end to end,0 to 200.It may be that the tracking adjustment has been fiddled
with. In checking, use a known frequency zero beat at the zero mark. Then
tune up to 200 on the dial and zero the known frequency again and see what
it is. There should be 200 Khz between the two frequencies. If not then the
tracking is off. If there is exactly 200 Khz between the two frequencies
then the dial is off or your crystal is off frequency. Check the crystal
first.

73
Gary  K4FMX


> -----Original Message-----
> From: boatanchors-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:boatanchors-
> bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave Maples
> Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 8:31 PM
> To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Boatanchors] KWM-2 help?
> 
> All: I am trying to finish reconditioning a KWM-2 that has found its way
> to
> my shack.  This appears to have been de-milled (anything with an
> adjustment
> screw misadjusted, driver plate choke broken, plug-in relays replaced with
> non-standard stuff).
> 
> I'm down to trying to reset the VFO dial to match the alignment, which
> requires me to loosen the dial relative to the VFO shaft.  The adjustment
> screw appears to be similar to a 4-pointed version of a TORX, or (if you
> can
> imagine this) a Phillips-head screwdriver with the point removed, leaving
> just the 4 "wings".  I'm not familiar with Bristol wrenches; this could be
> that but I don't think so...
> 
> I looked through the manual for the radio and can't find the type of tool
> required to loosen the dial.  Can someone suggest what I need to do this?
> 
> Thanks to all.
> 
> Dave WB4FUR
> 
> 
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