[Elecraft] K2 Calibration using WWV

[Fred Jensen]

Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
 > Many folks new to the K2 don't realize that what they see
 > on the frequency display is NOT the actual frequency. It's
 > the "requested" frequency chosen by either punching in a
 > frequency on the keypad or turning the dial.

So ... running my K2 is like flying an F-16 or F-117A.  I don't actually 
"control" the aircraft or radio, I "request" the computer to control it 
for me and hope it is listening?

I guess the DACs operate both ways (digital-->analog when controlling, 
and analog-->digital) when calibrating.  I calibrated my SX-28 from the 
front panel -- first set the BANDSET knob and lock it down, then tune 
about with the BANDSPREAD knob.  I messed with the dial cord pullies and 
WWV to initially get the BANDSET dial to line up at 10 Mcs.  So far as I 
know, the SX-28 did not have any DACs in it, and its read-outs were 
decidedly non-digital.

I sold mine to raise a little money for college in mid-20th century.  I 
acquired another a few years ago from the family of W6ANX, and finally 
donated it to the Western Historical Radio Museum.  You can see a 
picture of it at www.radioblvd.com/SX28Notes.html.  Scroll down a 
little, it's the one on the Hallicrafters speaker.  The museum is a 
really cool trip if you ever find yourself in Virginia City NV.  A great 
number of his items have been restored and work, like the E.F. Johnson 
KW built into the desk and Woody's SX-28.

Fred K6DGW
Auburn CA CM98lw