[Elecraft] K2/100 current consumption problem - update

Vic Rosenthal vic at rakefet.com
Thu Mar 3 12:20:10 EST 2005


Fraser Robertson wrote:

>  One thing; C83 is 
> 1000pF, not 1200pF as per circuit.  However I tried padding that with a 
> 220pF SM and it made no difference.  Looks like 1000pF was supplied with 
> the kit.

Hi Fraser,

The change from 1200 to 1000 was made after the field test.  It improves 
efficiency on 10 meters.  It shouldn't have any effect on 160.  1000 is correct.

I admit to being mystified by your problem!

-- 
73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco



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