[Elecraft] Tenna Dipper, part II...

[W3FPR - Don Wilhelm]

Jean-Francios,

It is quite possible to use the internal counter (CAL FCTR) for external
measurement - just don't forget that the ground must be connected to the
Device Under Test too - the normal K2 counter probe does not connect the
ground at the probe end when measuring inside the K2 because the ground is
continuous inside the K2 - and external probe would need a ground (similar
to a 'scope probe ground).  I had had many thoughts about providing a
connector on the left side panel that would accept an external probe, but I
acquired an accurate frequency counter before I got around to implementing
that 'feature'.

73,
Don W3FPR

> -----Original Message-----
>
> Now That I have finished my basic Tenna Dipper Kit. I need to put it
> in an enclosure with a little bit bigger switches, buttons.... BUT,
> BUT... one thing....
>
> In this kit, if you need to know the frequency that the Tenna Dipper
> is, you could just listen to the CW tones, but you will not be able
> to know too easely at which frequency you are..... very anoying... :-(
>
> Why do not make an external connector on the K2 that is link to the
> frequency counter probe connector on the control panel. After you
> have selected the CAL FCTR function, connecting the Tenna Dipper
> External frequency test point to the K2... you will be able to use
> your K2 to display the actual frequency of this little antenna
> anylizer.... and now be able to use more easly the Tenna Dipper on
> many different frequencies instead of using it always at a pre-
> defined frequency, because it is too hard without proper external
> indication.
>
> What an idea ???!!!! Let me guess.... I will do it tomorrow !! I let
> you know "by picture" as soon as possible.
>
> 73
>
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