[Elecraft] [K2] Lost 80m recieve.

[Don Wilhelm]

Al,

Yes, the solder reflow should fix it. relay K15 must have a path to K14 
before K13 is connected, and K13 then connects C72 for 80 meters - the 
whole path must be intact.
Sounds like you got it.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/6/2011 11:16 AM, Alan Davenport wrote:
> Don,
>   
>      No, the relays are not damaged. I was extra careful with them as the build instructions said to be.
>   
>       I just re-flowed the solder on C72 and all K13 pins. The rig is now working on all bands and the VCO is in spec on all bands EXCEPT 80m. 80 was working briefly and just quit as I was typing my response. I switched bands and when I switched back to 80 it was dead again. Direct frequency entry does not help.
>   
> I  think I had two seperate issues. 80M had been dead since I was away on vacation this June and the other bands were working fine. I do not know when they went dead but I do know I spent 7 weeks at a remote cabin and I used the K2 extensively on all bands up there. 80 went dead while I was there. (3 days after I put up a dipole to get on a net!)
> .....
>   
> I just took it apart again, I reflowed the solder on all relays for 80m, K2,K3,K8,K13 and also K14&  K15 as well while I had it apart. 80m is currently working as are all other bands. I have switched bands many times and 80m continues to work. Looks like I may have fixed it with your help. As always Don, thank you very much for taking the time to help me and everyone else who asks for help.
>   
>      Take care,
>    Al, W2GZN
>