[Elecraft] L34 on K2 tuning question?

[Don Wilhelm]

Eddy,

I cannot answer about the comparison with the Argonaut, but I can say 
that the setting of L34 is very broad.  If you cannot discern a peak, 
then set the slug 1 1/2 turns from the top of the can.

One can usually set L34 for the best signal to noise ratio when using 
Spectrogram.  Listen to the 7000 kHz birdie with the preamp on and no 
antenna attached.  Use an IF filter between 500 and 400 Hz.  Tune L34 so 
the Spectrogram display shows the 'signal' at a peak and then further 
refine the setting so the out of passband noise is at a minimum while 
still having the signal at the highest peak.

73,
Don W3FPR

Eddy Avila wrote:
> Changes while tuning L34 on my K2 are very subtle.
> Just barely hear L34 peak with the slug near the top
> of the can....is this normal?
>
> I'm just trying to determine if the receiver on my K2
> is working as it should. Signals on the K2 with the
> Preamp switched in sound about the "same" as they do
> on my Ten Tec Argonaut V from 160 thru 10. With the
> preamp out, signals sound a little "softer" than the
> Argonaut, but I can still hear them. Is this normal as
> well?
>
> Serial number: 3349
>
> Thanks for the help!
>
> 73..../ed
>
>