[Elecraft] [K2] KPA100 Troubleshooting - SWR high on low bands, Loss of power control

Don Wilhelm w3fpr at embarqmail.com
Mon Sep 3 13:17:44 EDT 2012


Bill,

Yes, you can substitute 1N4148 diodes - they are not as flat with 
respect to frequency and the response at very low powers will not be as 
accurate, but other than that, they will work just fine.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/3/2012 12:51 PM, Bill Coleman wrote:
> I have some 1N5711's on order from Mouser. Can I substitute plain 
> silicon or germanium diodes as a temporary diagnostic tool? 1N914, 
> 1N4148, 1N270, 1N4001, 1N4007 are some that I have on hand.



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