[Elecraft] K2 Q7 Collector To GND Resistance Reading

[g.c.hart at att.net]

In running the final Resistance Checks on p. 71 of the K2 manual, I only get 1.7 ohms at the Q7 collector. The manual says I should get >500 ohms. When I study the schematic, I can't see where the >500 ohms is supposed to come from since Q3 is connected across Q7 and Q8 collectors and the 12V line.

Please help. Thanks.

Gary
N0AGH