[Elecraft] XV432 Alignment Problems - Help!

[Mark Adams]

Hi Gang,

Just finished my XV432 expecting to use it next weekend in the ARRL VHF in
my rover setup. Murphy has hit and maybe someone can give me a hand.

My setup is a K2/XV60/IO module running xverter duty with an XV222 using the
split IF, Elecraft control cable, etc. I've used this for a few years and it
works FB.

Now for the XV432. I am on page 29 running Part VI-Filter Alignment. All is
good up to the last checkbox at the bottom right of the page. I key the rig
and get a 2V. On page 30, I continue with adjustment of L15, L16, L17. The
readings are changing as expected. Then I go on to FL1 and FL2 to get a
higher reading at TP5. At the first FL and turn of the screw, the voltage at
TP5 goes to 0. And that is all. I cannot get volts at TP5. I checked to make
sure the K2 is putting out power and I have milliVolts at the TX in
connector.

I did use a small metal Stanley screwdriver to make the fateful adjustment,
but cannot see how this might matter. It would help to have a bunch of RF
voltages to check to determine my problem.

If I do not have this up and running by Thursday, my big rove plans will be
shot as I've revamped the rover setup to include this transverter.


73,
Mark K2QO
FN03ra