[Elecraft] K2 v. K1

[Rick Dettinger]

Ron, AC7AC, said:    
The K2 does this by using a
PLL that tunes in about 5 kHz "steps" and then varies the PLL reference
oscillator's frequency to tune smoothly in between those steps. So the
tuning has the true smooth feel and spectral purity . 
I say:    
When I tune my K2 past a signal, I can hear the steps.  I also sometimes think I can hear steps when I tune my K1 thru a signal.  I assumed that this is due to the nature of the multiturn pot.  I think it is wire wound and that the wiper cuts the wire turns  suddenly.  It could also be due to jerky tuning , in spite of efforts to the contrary.  It is very subtle, unlike the K2.   Give me a smooth PTO with the K2 signal path.   My long term idea is to build a stable analog VFO, using my Sierra band modules for premixing, to drive my K2.    Rick - K7MW