[Elecraft] counter probe

[George, W5YR]

I was just chatting with Eric, WA6HHQ, on 18,132 and one of the topics that
came up was how to deal with the FCTR cable. He strongly recommends
*against* leaving the cable or anything plugged into TP2. Considering the
location of the TP in the circuit, I can see where such a low-level signal
point should NOT have an antenna connected to it!  <:}

So, based upon Eric's comments I will remove the cable from TP2 and avoid
any possible problems.

I will soon be posting a detailed description of some mods that I have
engineered for the K2. Eric blessed the effort and suggested that I pass
along the details.

73/72, George    
Amateur Radio W5YR -  the Yellow Rose of Texas
In the 57th year and it just keeps getting better!
Fairview, TX 30 mi NE of Dallas in Collin county EM13qe
K2 #489      Icom IC-765 #2349     Icom IC-756 PRO  #2121


Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> 
> If that's the case, George, please post your results on the reflector.
> It's one thing for the Elecraft guys to be concerned with the FCC rules
> to keep themselves from being shut down, but if the probe causes
> significant spurs in the output, it's simply not good practice to leave
> it in place at ANY power level.
> 
> Most of the ops on this reflector know full well just how far a little
> r-f can go.
> 
> It's one thing when a simple rig has some inherent spurs - like the
> little one-stage QRPp rigs. I don't have an issue with one of those or a
> "boat anchor" that doesn't meet all the current spex. But it's something
> else entirely to radiate a spur simply because a test probe that is not
> needed is left plugged in.
> 
> Ron (where did I put that screwdriver for the cover screws?) AC7AC
> K2 # 1289