[Elecraft] K2 SSB adjustment

[Dr. Werner Furlan]

hi Mike, 

On 29 Nov 2007 at 22:33, Mike Geddes wrote:

> The audio quality on my K2 was pretty bad on SSB, transmit and
> receive. I followed the SSB manual advice and adjusted BFO1 using Cal
> Fil on upper and lower sideband (on 80 meters) until I got it sounding
> pretty good. Not perfect. But pretty decent. I then tried to transmit
> on 10 meters upper, and the SSB quality was terrible.  Like it, too,
> needed adjustment. I was under the impression that doing this once on
> any HF band would work for all. Is this not true? Any suggestions for
> getting the SSB sounding good on this fine rig? (FYI, I was
> transmitting for testing of audio quality and feedback on my initial
> adjustments, and had nearby ham helping me listen and offer
> suggestions. My rig is wired for Kenwood mikes, and I was using the
> MC-43 and a Heil Pr-20 for testing.) Any thoughts and suggestions are
> appreciated. I want to get the SSB transmit and receive sounding as
> good as possible.

maybe this thread helps you:
http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/msg44313.html

With my K2 and KPA100 I had good success with ground the microphone 
shell. I have also made the mentioned Gain modification.

73! de Werner
OE9FWV

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