[Elecraft] K1 problems and questions!

[Phil Wheeler]

Timothy A. Raymer wrote:

> Joe,
>
> I think Phil is on the right track.  When I read your problem, I was 
> going to recommend giving the ceramic trimmer capacitors a few good 
> twists, and then doing a realignment on the K-1.  I think that may 
> help you out.
>
> Phil, I am curious which brand of trimmers you chose to replace the 
> white ceramic ones.


It's a standard Elecraft replacement kit for early KFL1-4s, Tim.

See: http://www.elecraft.com/Apps/KFL1_4_Temp_range.htm

There are two available fixes.  I replaced the trimmers (Method 2) 
because several were very pressure sensitive in aligment and I am in a 
very stable thermal environment (SoCalif, one mile from the ocean).  And 
my 20 m output had dropped dramatically in a 4-5 day period.  So I 
figured it was time to bite the bullet.

Later KFL1-4s had the newer trimmers, I believe.  But I think I got the 
first one shipped, or close to it.

I just finished and did the alignment and it feels much more stable.

73, Phil