[Elecraft] [K2] SN 6688 lives!

[Don Wilhelm]

Allan,

I forgot to mention - after you adjust the 10 meter bandpass, then 
adjust the 12 meter capacitors too - the proper setting depends on the 
setting of the inductors which will be changed if you re-peak 10 meters.

73,
Don W3FPR

Allen Wisbey wrote:
> Hello all!
>
> I am proud to say that K2 sn 6688 is alive and well in Hutchinson, KS, USA
>
> I finished up all of the preliminary testing and alignment, then built 
> the option boards (DSP, SSB, NB, 60mtr, 160mtr).
>
> A few minutes ago I did some over-the-air checks on 40mtrs with a friend 
> across town. All sounded good to him, so needless to say I am pleased.
>
> There was one glitch though, we shifted up to 28.400, and my audio level 
> dropped way off. I had to practically yell in the mike for my friend to 
> hear me. Is this a common thing that 10mtrs needs more punch or do I 
> have a problem? Any ideas on what I might be able to do? I saw something 
> in the manual about changing r15 on the SSB board, but I think that only 
> applies to SSBA level 1,  I was set at SSBA level 3, SSBC 1-1.
>
> When I received the "box 'o parts" I was a bit intimidated. After 
> perusing the manual I was put very much at ease and pressed on. The 
> manual was so well written I think that anyone with an appropriate 
> soldering iron could put it together.
>
> The biggest thrill I have is when I tackle a project, be it for work 
> where I do building automation programming, or building a kit like this, 
> is when you are finished and it all works as you expect.
> What a wonderful project this has been!
>
> 73 de Allen, W1SBY
>
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