[Elecraft] KX1 Receiver alignment

[Vin Cortina]

Hi there, again.

I just finished Alignment and Test Part II.  For the most part, things seem
OK, but I have one or two concerns.

As a signal source, I used my K1-4 at 100mW into my Elecraft DL-1.  Now out
of all my alignment tools, none of the non-ferrous type would fit in the
alignment hole through the board.  So I took a metallic screwdriver and
electrical taped the entire shaft except for the tip.  Despite the
insulation, the metal in influencing the alignment, of course, so I am
trying to align slightly, pull away and see what happens.  If I touch the
board near the cap, the gains comes WAY, WAY up, but only for the duration
of the touch.  Also, I notice that while listening to receive, I am hearing
signals, but not nearly as strong as I hear them on any other receiver in
the shack on the same antenna.

I think I know what you are going to tell me.  Get a non-ferrous alignment
tool, right?

BTW, every other test up to now has passed easily.

Thank you for your time and attention.


Best Regards,

Vin Cortina  KR2F

K1-4 s/n:1977
KX1  s/n:1476   (under construction)