[Elecraft] K2 PLL Ref. Osc. Range Too Narrow

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

You are OK. Anything 8.8 kHz or higher is OK. This is noted on the 
builders web page at http://www.elecraft.com.

73, Eric


MikeH wrote:
> 
> Hello Group,
> 
> I'm building my first K2, purchased about two months ago, and I've hit a 
> little bump during alignment and test (part 2).
> 
> During the PLL Reference Oscillator Range Test I came up with too narrow 
> a range (9.37 kHz somewhat below the 9.8 minimum)). My high freq. ref. 
> during the test was 12099.95, and the low was 12090.58). I gather that 
> my low point is not low enough. I did check the components listed in the 
> trouble-shooting section (D16, D17, C84, C85. L31) and they are ok. I 
> have also checked all soldering, and it looks fine.

> Anyway, as always, helpful comments are welcome.
> 
> Mike/NR7F
>