[Elecraft] PLL Range (was K2 #4785)

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I'm just at the point of testing the PLL Reference Oscillator Range as 
well and am measuring 9.11 kHz.  This is low compared to the spec of 9.8 
to 15 kHz per the manual.  Before I proceed to much farther, is 9.11 kHz 
okay as is?  Should I be getting a 12 uH replacement L31 as well?  What 
is the downside of leaving it as is?

Mark, NK8Q
K2 S/N 4786

M1MGD1 at aol.com wrote:

>Hi all.
> 
>K2 #4785 is well under way no major problems yet.
>my kit was supplied with inductor L31 10uh.
>but due to xtal not being 'rubber' enough ref Gary at support,
>to give me the correct pll range.
>I am waiting on a replacement for L31 with a value of 12uh
>The manual states a prefered range of 9.8  to 15kHz my range was  9.06.
>I have noticed on the elecraft website under builder resource(after  removing 
>part grrr)
>that a range of 8.8 to 18kHz is ok, can someone explain these values,
>oh by the way I have cut out and destroyed in the process the 10uh  choke so 
>I have to
>wait for replacement, comments on cutting out parts before replacements  
>arrive
>would not be helpfull at this stage i know im a fool hi.
>The big question is did I need to worry in the first place
>looking forward to replys.
> 
>Mick  M1MGD>
> 
> 
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