[Elecraft] 20 meter problem on new K2

[Rich McCabe]

I just got back around to working on this "20 meter problem"  and it turns 
out there is no problem.

Rich KE0X was on the right track. The K2 remembers the rANT setting per 
band. Somehow 20 meters got set to receive antenna. I did not catch that the 
rANT was switching in on 20 only.

Now I feel stupid. Good reason for 20 mtr receive being weak huh?

73,

Rich
kd0zv

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rich Lentz" <ke0zx at cox.net>
To: "'Rich McCabe'" <r.mccabe at 1967z28.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2004 5:46 PM
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] 20 meter problem on new K2


> Might want to verify that the correct antenna (the V is not above ANT2) is
> selected and it could be the Receive antenna is not selected (Menu - rAnt
> OFF)
>
> Rich
> KE0X
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rich McCabe
> Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2004 6:28 PM
> To: Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: [Elecraft] 20 meter problem on new K2
>
>
> I just noticed that my K2 build 43xx is almost totally dead on 20 meters. 
> I
> think all the other bands are OK.
>
> I hooked up my N-Gen and could not hear anything on 20. I thought I could
> use a scope to follow the generators noise signal but the scope makes 
> about
> as much noise as the generator when going through the bandpass circuit.
>
> I am guessing it is probably bandpass or low pass and I need to start
> checking to make sure the relays are making contact, etc.??
>
> It worked when I built it a couple months ago and am not sure when it quit
> as I dont use 20 often. This K2 is totally optioned  and I have removed 
> the
> 100 watt PA to make sure it is not the culprit.
>
> Any comments on the best way to trouble shoot this?
>
> Thanks and 73,
>
> Rich
> kd0zv
>
>
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