[Elecraft] 4 MHz alignment

Thu Jul 18 15:37:01 2002

I repeated the procedure with good headphones and was able to lower the frequency of the beat.  This lessened the breadth of the zero beat zone considerably.  I think I 
am on to something :)
   Kevin.

7/18/2002 1:24:43 PM, [email protected] wrote:

>Since I do not have a frequency counter I am attempting to adjust C22 using my Icom 706 and zero beating.  The zero beat area is quite broad so I am wondering if this 
>method is as accurate as the third technique of using Spectrum whilw receiving WWV.  I have a test lead from the SO 239 on the Icom laid across the XTL on the 
control 
>board.  I am adjusting C22 with a metal screw driver and achieving a zero beat as if I was tuning a guitar.  The frequency probe is plugged into P6 and TP3.  The CAL 
>FCTR menu choice is set.  But it appears much less sensitive than while tuning against WWV using the technique in the assembly manual or the technique of using 
>Spectrum.  Is there something wrong with my technique or should I just find a frequency counter somewhere and use it to allay my doubts?
>   Kevin.