[Elecraft] Bad Math Chip in my K2
Rich Lentz
[email protected]
Sun Aug 24 10:14:00 2003
I think I need a new math chip for my K2.=20
After seeing all of the GOOD feedback on this new calibration method I
thought I would confirm its assumptions. =20
1. Allowed a 45 minute warm-up and I can see WWV and WWVH traces in my =
MixW
water falls. Both the 500 and 600 Hz signals alternate on being =
stronger
and both are within 5 Hz of the correct frequency. In fact depending as =
to
whether USB or LSB is selected they are right on frequency (LSB is right =
on
, USB is off by 5 Hz.)
2. Removed cover and measured frequency at TP-2 =3D 4913.41/2 =
(oscillating
between .41 and .42)
3. Measured frequency at TP-1 =3D 14913.38/9 (oscillating between .38 =
and .39)
4. Quick math in my head tells me that if I messed with C22 WWV would be
moved by 40 Hz. =20
5. BUT, I am only off by about 4 or 5 Hz, So I leave it where it is.
6. Conclude that the Math chip in my K2 has an internal error and must =
be
replaced.
Rich
KE0X