[Elecraft] K2 Info 232 error

[Don Wilhelm]

Jason,

During CAL PLL, Error 232 means that the firmware is not properly 
reading the frequency.  Aside from the obvious solutions of not being on 
40 meters, and forgetting to connect the counter probe to TP1,  It could 
be an indication that the counter probe is not working properly, or not 
enough RF voltage is getting to the firmware IC to reliably count the 
frequency.

Put the probe in TP1, tune to 40 meters, and enter the menu for CAL 
FCTR.  Does the frequency indicated equal approximately 4913 kHz plus 
whatever frequency is displayed on the K2 dial?  If it does, then the 
counter probe is responding correctly.  If you instead receive a varying 
frequency, or all zeros, the counter probe is not working properly.

If you do not get a proper reading at TP1, then put the counter probe 
into TP2 - you should read the BFO frequency which should be somewhere 
between 4912 and 4916 kHz (depends on mode and filter selection).

73,
Don W3FPR

On 8/6/2011 8:34 PM, Jason Morgan wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>      Well I am to the point of VFO Linearization in my assembly of the K2.  When I attempt the steps I am getting an info 232 error.  I have checked to insure that that I have the freq. probe attached to the correct point and that I am on the correct frequency.  This is the first problem that I have had during the alignment phase of the receiver.  What components should I be looking for?  I have checked the solder joints and all seem to be ok.....
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> Any help would be appreciated.
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