[Elecraft] K2 No Power Output

[VA1CQ]

Don,

A logical suggestion. I already have made the RF Probe and it's ready to 
use. I was hoping the cause of no power might be something simpler. I 
will start troubleshooting in my next work session.

Murray VA1CQ

On 6/26/2021 5:34 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Murray,
>
> I suggest that you build the RF Probe that was included with the K2 
> kit.  The schematic is shown on page 9 of Appendix E along with the 
> assembly instructions.
> After that, start on Appendix E page 12 - Preparation for Transmitter 
> Signal Tracing and follow the steps shown there.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 6/26/2021 4:21 PM, VA1CQ wrote:
>> I am just completing the build of K2 Serial No. 6397. Everything was 
>> going perfectly with all receiver tests and adjustments. Everything 
>> is in spec.
>>
>> Then I started the transmitter tests. I set the output power control 
>> for 2.0 watts. Beginning on 40 metres, I am supposed to be able to 
>> adjust L1 and L2 to measure 2 watts on the internal power meter. I 
>> measure 0.1 to 0.2 watts. Nothing I adjust or do changes this. My 
>> input voltage is 13.6V with 250 mA on receive and 600 mA on transmit. 
>> I've taken a quick read through the Troubleshooting section, but I'm 
>> wondering if I'm just doing something stupid and only think I have a 
>> problem when I don't. Being new to the K2, perhaps I'm not setting 
>> something correctly.
>>
>> Any tips for what I should do next?
>>
>> Murray VA1CQ
>>
>>
>

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