[Elecraft] Low power in tune with ssb module

Chris chris at viking-house.com
Wed Mar 30 09:51:56 EST 2005


Humble Pie time,

I previously sought advice from the list regarding low power output from 
my K2 in "Tune" mode, and I later found also in CW mode. This only 
occurred when the SSB module was installed.

After much investigation of the SSB module, rechecking component 
location etc.. I had a relapse to normality from dyslexic mode and found 
RP3 and 5 were in each others locations.

A quick swap back and everything was fine.

That explained why my mic gain seemed a bit high too !!!!

All is well now. I had plenty of opportunity to play over the weekend 
while the CQ WPX contest was on. I made about 80 contacts (32 countries 
I think it was) during the contest just playing with the K2, trying 
different levels of audio compression etc.. and checking the effect on 
the pile-up busting ability. Often got in first time, the VP8 prefix 
helps there, but the DX does have to hear it!

I built the DSP module on Sunday night and installed it on Monday. 
That's quite impressive. It'll take me a while to get it set up for my 
ear I guess.

73 Chris - VP8BKF





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