[Elecraft] K2 Alignment and Test, Part III

[Don Wilhelm]

Dale,

Go directly to troubleshooting to locate the source of the failure - you may
have to get into the Transmit Signal Tracing section of Troubleshooting
(look following the tables).  Once you locate the failing stage, it will be
easy to locate the failing component (we can help at that point - right now
all we can say is that 'It's broke' <G>).

All in all, you will most likely find a bad solder connection or unsoldered
connection, and the second most likely is that you will find an incorrectly
placed component.  So it may be a good idea to try a good visual inspection
first, you may get lucky and not have to wade through the troubleshooting.

When you do get into the troubleshooting, go to section 155 Power output low
and follow the steps there - do not skip around (shotgunning), do things in
order and your progress will be much faster.

73,
Don W3FPR

> -----Original Message-----
>
> I have a K2 and have completed up to page 74.  On page 75 the 40-Meter
> Transmitter Alignment did not work.  When in TUNE, my readings are .3 on
> the built-in wattmeter.  Adjusting L1 and L2 does not make any change.
> "If you cannot get power output to 2.0 watts or higher, see
> Troubleshooting".  There is no increase.  There is a 50 ohm dummy load
> hooked to the antenna bnc.   Could someone please let me know if there
> is MENUE or EDIT function that may not be enabled?  Should I go directly
> to the Trouble shooting and take measurements?
>
>
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