[Elecraft] Back in time question

[Don Wilhelm]

Doug,

This is the proper list for such questions.

A dummy load and a DMM are sufficient - just follow the instructions in 
the manual.  The K1 and the K2 both include provisions for reading the 
internal frequencies as well as other built-in tools.

Of course there are other tools that can be helpful - Spectrogram is 
useful for providing a visual display of the filters, especially on the 
K2.  Take a look at the K2 Dial Calibration article on my website 
www.w3fpr.com.  If you need Spectrogram, look for the links near the 
bottom of my home page.  The filter display works best if you inject 
broadband noise from a noise generator such as the Elecraft N-Gen.  If 
you do not have a dummy load, consider the Elecraft DL1.  A signal 
generator that can provide a 50uV output is handy for setting the 
S-meter (like the Elecraft XG1, XG2 or XG3).

An RF Probe can come in handy if you need to do troubleshooting. The 
parts for an RF Probe are included with the K2 kit (but not the K1).

If you have the skills to operate it and interpret the display, an 
oscilloscope with a 10X probe is a handy instrument to make the tasks 
easier, but it is not required.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/4/2015 12:43 PM, Doug Hensley wrote:
> What test equipment is needed to accurately perform the alignment
> and proper tuning of a used K1 or K2 ?
>
> I'm not looking for minimum recommendations nor NIST-Traceable
> recommendations; just what is needed to make sure they are up to
> spec or up to speed for the guy who wants to enjoy what they are
> capable of doing.  I hope this is not a trick question.
>
> If there is another list or email venue I should be using for this question,
> please let me know.  Thanks for reading.
>
>