[Elecraft] K1 Alignment

[Don Wilhelm]

Al,

The transmit alignment (to come later) will re-peak the tuning and will 
give an easier to see peak than the receive alignment.

What I am saying is that the receive alignment step, while necessary to 
do first, is not as critical as the alignment of those same trimmers 
(FL-4) or inductors (FL-2).  Band noise is adequate.

There is only one caveat when using band noise - on 15 or 17 meters, it 
is possible to align the FL-4 pre-mixer to the wrong frequency.  Be 
certain to start with the trimmers near the center and do not deviate 
very far (not more than 30 degrees) from that point.  If all is correct, 
you will find the proper tuning point near the center setting (slot 
perpendicular to the trimmer flat) on all the trimmers.

73,
Don W3FPR

Al & Dianne Bruce wrote:
> I am preparing to start alignment on my new K1. The text suggests that I 
> use a signal generator, Ham receiver, or antenna. In your experience is 
> the antenna option viable? In my case it will be a simple long wire fm 
> the K1 to the trees since that is all I have. Thanks for your comments.
>                             Al
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