[Elecraft] K2 S/N 4023

Rich Haendel [email protected]
Sat Feb 14 09:42:00 2004


Continuing Saga of K2 SN 4023=20
I found out problem about short transmit pulses.  I SENSE was tripping ( =
U3A and Q11)  because the 12 volt line was dropping.  My power supply is =
rated for 3.6 amps.   I shorted the current sense resistor in my power =
supply, K2 now display reads Hi Curr,   value is 5.21 amps.  I am not =
getting the 20 millisecond burst any more.  I get the proper sidetone =
when I key.  Now I need to find out why the K2 is drawing so much =
current.  Power level is set to 1 watt.  I am continuing

Rich Haendel
W3ACO=20




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