[Elecraft] How to put an Elecraft K2 on 60 meters

[David Pratt]

In a recent message, Arnold J Smrcka <a.smrcka@juno.com> said....
>Hello Dave...Glad to see you tried Wayne's info..
>Just curious....What is the range of the 5meg ...

I have had several QSOs on 5260 and 5280 kHz, but have not yet tried the 
receiver down at 5204kHz.  I will try it during the next few days and 
report back.  From the voltages I am getting at R30 between 5260kHz and 
5405kHz, I would not anticipate any problem at 5204. Perhaps the value 
of capacitor across C71 might need adjusting slightly.

However, the bad news is that I have had reports of bad chirp on my 60m 
CW signals, which is NOT a good ad for Elecraft.  This is possibly due 
to the lead lengths resulting by switching the extra capacitance in the 
PLL circuit.  I still have to investigate this further.

>I need to get down to 5204..That is the Army MARS  BBS..
...
>I hate to drill holes in the rig if they are coming out with
>the K60XV...Guess Wayne's not sure of it's status...
>Guess the FCC is the hold up for the USA..
>Maybe he will release it to those who are autherised
>to operate one the frequency's....

I do hope so, Arnold;  I am keeping my fingers crossed that that is what 
will happen.

73

David G4DMP