[Elecraft] Strange K2 Failure Mode

[n6wg at comcast.net]

Jim
>From your description, it sounds like you are in SPLIT mode.
Check the manual for directions.
Good luck and 73
Bob N6WG

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> I bought a k2/100 from someone on this list several months ago, and 
> shipped to my remote QTH in CA. Just got out here to play with it 
> last weekend. It works fine on 160, but on 40 (and probably other 
> bands, haven't had time to check) the tuning knob tunes makes the 
> frequency readout change but the transmitted frequency (as observed 
> on another radio) doesn't. The readout said 7002 kHz, but the 
> transmitted (and receive) freq was around 7070. 
> 
> Any ideas what could be causing this? Some operational settings I'm 
> forgetting about? 
> 
> Other "glitches:" 
> 
> Tuning knob is VERY stiff compared to my own K2. Don't have tools 
> with me to work on it here to diagnose cause. 
> 
> Strong transients when the RF gain knob is turned (sounds like DC on 
> the pot from a leaky cap). Causes the AGC line to essentially mute 
> the radio for a second or so, then recovers to where the knob sets 
> it. 
> 
> Any ideas on these things? 
> 
> Jim K9YC 
> 
> 
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