[Elecraft] addendum to K2 problem

[Don Wilhelm]

That is why I first ask how the transceiver behaves when connected to a 
dummy load.
Even that is not conclusive because there is always the possibility of a 
faulty coax between the transceiver and the dummy load, but it does 
usually rule out a fault in the transceiver and force attention to the 
antenna system.

Bad connections in the antenna system can cause all kinds of 'strange 
happenings'.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/4/2014 5:22 PM, Jim Allen wrote:
> I estimate that something over 90% of all the problems I have had with rigs
> over the years not performing up to spec came from from bad coax and
> connector installation.  That's the first thing I suspect now.  Goofy tune
> up, weird SWR readings, lo-no output, poor signal reception, hair loss and
> gout, all from bad connectors and bad coax!
>
> It's not always that, of course, but it has been the first place to start
> looking, and testing every part of the feed line from S0-239 to driven
> element!
>
>