[Elecraft] K2 RF board test

[Don Wilhelm]

Jack,

Believe the DMM and refrain from using the analog ohmmeter because it 
apparently uses a high enough voltage for resistance measurements that 
it can turn on solid state devices and may even damage them.

73,
Don W3FPR

Jack wrote:
> Hi folks
>
> Just building my K2. Got as far as the first resistance checks on the 
> RF board (page 38)
>
> All values test correct but one.
>
> The right end of R115 is meant to be >500 ohms to earth.
> With an analogue meter it gives 2 ohms.
> With a DMM on auto range it flashes between ranges wildly. But on 
> manual range it gives 10.2 Kohms.
>
> Anyone shed any light on this?
>
> Thanks
> Jack
>