[Elecraft] k2 off frequency

[W3FPR - Don Wilhelm]

George,

Before drawing any conclusions based on another piece of amateur gear, zero
beat WWV at 10 MHz (for a rough approximation, tune until the announcment
voice is correct) and see just how far off you are.

The procedure (along with a lot of related information including how to
'zero-beat' WWFV very closely) to properly set the K2 dial calibration is on
my website www.qsl.net/w3fpr.  600 Hz is WAY off - 20 0r 30 Hz might be
expected after doing the calibration.

A note on observations in CW mode - be certain of how the receiver used to
observe the K2 transmitted frequency handles the CW offset.  If it shows the
actual carrier frequency while listening to a particular pitch, you must be
certain the audio note is the same as that pitch (just like on the K2).

73,
Don W3FPR

> -----Original Message-----
> Hi all
> 4801 was getting a upgrade (ssb adapter)
> when I noticed that listening on my other rig (Icom 746 pro.)
> the k2 was off freq by 1kc high on 40 lsb this is on tx and rx.
> It is 600hz off high on cw.
> any ideas?
>
> George NE2I
>
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