[Elecraft] K2 Receive Almost Dead on 15m, Xmit OK

[k4zm]

Jim says:

The subject says it all. One of my K2's seems to have normal
sensitivity on all bands except 15m. The receiver is running, but
sensitivity is down by 20-30 dB. Any ideas about where to look? I'm
suspecting a bad T/R relay, or something around there.

Jim:

The same Electronic TR relay is used on all bands.  Check and see if by 
chance the attenuator is activated on 15 meters.  The setting for the 
preamp/atten is stored on each band... (See if on 15 meters there is  an 
arrow lit above the ATT on the display)  Also it is possible for all other 
bands to have the Preamp on and 15 Meters have it selected off.  If you have 
the 160 Meter option make sure that the external antenna is not activated on 
that band.  (enter the main menu and select the RANT function and see if it 
is operational on 15 Meters) That is also stored in the memory on each band.

Good Luck & 73

Jim Younce K4ZM
K2  SN: 18