[Elecraft] PLL range (L31)

John, KI6WX ki6wx at pacbell.net
Fri May 6 00:29:47 EDT 2005


Mike;
The recommended minimum PLL reference range of 9.8 kHz provides plenty of 
margin for operation on 160 meters.  There is no need to increase it beyond 
that range.
-John
 KI6WX

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Markowski" <mm at UDel.Edu>


> My K2 passed the PLL range test with 9.84 kHz, so it juuust surpasses
> the 9.8 kHz lower limit and seems fine after some initial testing on
> 160m.  But while I have the radio pulled apart building the 100 W stage,
> would it be worthwhile replacing L31 to get more comfortably in the
> middle of the PLL range?  Or "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"?
>
> Thanks very much,
> Mike  AB3AP




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