[Elecraft] NG0R - K2 160m alignment problem.

[Don Wilhelm]

John,

There may be no problem - set the power to something grater than 2 
watts.  With the KAT2 installed, the K2 automatically limits the power 
to 2 watts for tuning.  If your power setting is a bit below that, the 
LO PWR message may result.

73,
Don W3FPR

John Hoaglun wrote:
> I am having a problem with the 160m alignment.
>
> When I power up the radio I do not get any error messages. If I test the
> receive antenna via the menu I can hear the K2 relay open and close as
> expected.
>
> When I disable the ATU with the CALP/CALS setting and then try to engage the
> radio via the Tune button @ the 2w level I am getting a "LO P" message.
>  
> --I am hearing signals on 80m and 160m. (160m sounds great on the K2.) 
> --Using an analog DVM I see a blip on pin16 when I change bands which
> suggests that relay K1 is working. 
> --I can also hear relay K1 when I switch between the bands. 
> --If I put my finger on the relay I can also feel the relay move. 
> At this point I think that relays K1 and K2 work as expected.
>  
> --C75, C13, and C14 are installed on the RF board.
> --C68 and C153 on the RF board are installed and the proper values.
> --I used a solder pot when I prep'ed the toroids so I am confident that I
> have a good connection.
> 80m worked well before I added the 160m module. Now I get "LO P" messages on
> 80 & 160m.
>  
> Any suggestions?
>  
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> John Hoaglun
> NG0R - EN25
> http://www.hoaglun.com
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