[Elecraft] KX-1 20m Deaf ?

[Nick]

Simon,

I had a similar problem with mine and found faulty relays K1 and K2.
These are very sensitive relays. I believe they were very slightly touched 
on the outside with my soldering iron.
You can check the relays when switching bands.
Replaced both of them and solved the problem.
Desoldering and taking the relays out is a bit tricky. I used desoldering 
litze and lots of patience.

Hope you get it solved soon.

73, Nick - PAØNCV
KX1 - 681
K2 - 1510




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Simon Brown (HB9DRV)" <simon at hb9drv.ch>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2005 4:56 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] KX-1 20m Deaf ?


> On 30m and 40m all is well - noisy on RX and 3 watts output.
>
> On 20m something's not 100% - not so much general noise and only 2 watts 
> output.
>
> I have eliminated the ATU from the equation.
>
> I'll now read the fine book again but I think I've a small problem 
> somewhere - any suggestions?
>
> Simon Brown
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