[Elecraft] [XV144] Local Oscillator Power Control

[David Pratt]

Yes, David, I do have the crystal oven in the XV144 that I am currently 
using with the K2 as I am still awaiting delivery of my K3.  I only 
apply power to the XV144 when I intend to operate on 2 metres.  I do, 
however, apply power to it about 15 minutes before going on the air, 
otherwise there is noticeable drift while the oven warms up. I have JP9 
set to 4-5 as recommended in the manual (Rev. B) when the XV144 is 
fitted with the crystal oven.

I hope that helps.

73 de David G4DMP

In a recent message, "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <M0XDF at Alphadene.co.uk> 
wrote ...
>A question for those with an XV144 please. How do you manage the 'Local
>Oscillator Power Control'? And do you have the XVOVN (crystal oven)?
>Of the 3 power control options, which do you use (JP9, 1-2, 2-3, 4-5)?
>
>Do you have the oven?
>Does anyone find they need to leave the oven on all the time to achieve best
>stability?
>If the XV144 is not used that often, would it be better to turn the crystal
>and the oven off when the XV144 is not in use?