[Elecraft] KFL1-4 Help
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Tue Feb 5 23:04:00 2002
K1 4 band (40,30,20,15):
I have finished building and am in the alignment mode of
the Filter Board. Let me also say that I am building on
a kit that was handed to me partially done (the filter
board built by the owner). As far as I can see, it was
built correctly.
I have great reception and output on 30 and 40 meters
but NO receive or output on 20 and 15. I have been all
thru the board and schematic and can find no logical
explanation for it. When I was doing the receiver
alignment, I did notice that I could hear my signal
transmitted from my station on those bands and was able
to peak the Premix Filter but RF Filter peaking had no
effect. When I did the first set of resistance checks
in the instructions of this board I had readings of
infinity when it said I should have more than 100K, I
took infinity to mean that is was more than 100K but
maybe I should have read something more than 100K but
less than infinity?
I have found that the relays latch in each of the band
selections and I have continuity for the proper relay
contacts for each band selection. As far as I can see
all the inductors and transformers have been wound
correctly. It is like there is a blockage of some sort
when it comes to 20/15 meters but I can't see what it
is. Any and all ideas are welcome.
Tks,
Duane
K7ZH