[Elecraft] KAT2 Problem Solved

John P. Cummins, Sr. [email protected]
Tue Apr 9 21:47:00 2002


You laugh...!!!  I have loaded up my antenna switch with my KAT2 many
times..!!

Pickett, AD4S

[email protected] wrote:
> 
> Since the completion of my antenna tuner for my K2, I've found that my K2
> did not always recognize that the KAT2 was installed.  After eliminating
> some probable causes.....checking for skipped or cold solder joints,
> missing parts, wrong parts installed, etc., Gary sent me replacement parts
> for U1 & Z1...the microcontroller & ceramic resonator.
> 
> I replaced U1 first & turned on the K2 and it did not recognize the
> antenna tuner.  Then I snipped the leads on Z1 & replaced it.  Power up &
> walla.....it's been working fine ever since.  Now to reconnect the coax to
> the window screen....hi, hi.
> 
> Hats off to Gary Surrency & the fine staff at Elecraft for development of
> a fine rig & accessories & for providing SUPER SUPPORT!!!
> 
> 73, Lynn, K5AVJ...K2#1411
> 
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