Re: [Elecraft] K2 INFO 232

OK, thanks, Don. As I said, I went into this perfectly happy with how the K2 is performing. I have SN 6911 right beside it and find no discernible difference between the two. Both are solid. I just wanted to verify the alignment after 13 years of use and refamiliarize myself with the

Re: [Elecraft] K2 INFO 232

Thanks. I did do this. Appreciate the help remembering. Chuck Jack KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Apr 20, 2018, at 8:49 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Chuck, > > If you are referring to the X1/X2 situation rather then the CAL PLL band, > even the rev B boards

Re: [Elecraft] K2 INFO 232

Chuck and all, Sorry if I confused you.  It is the firmware level, not the upgrades or the board level. Firmware 2.01 and above must do CAL PLL on 40 meters.  That calibrates it for all bands. The early manuals tell you to do CAL PLL on each band, but if the firmware has been updated, the

Re: [Elecraft] K2 INFO 232

Chuck, If you are referring to the X1/X2 situation rather then the CAL PLL band, even the rev B boards have silkscreen and holes for X2, but X2 is left open.  The BFOMDKT and the Thermistor mod replace X1 and remove X2. The basic A to B mods do not, but those mod kits are a part of the

Re: [Elecraft] K2 INFO 232

So A to B upgrades but not necessarily the rev B board? Chuck Jack KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Apr 19, 2018, at 11:32 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Erik, > > Your K2 has the A to B updates, do NOT put X2 in! > For Firmware level 2.01 and above, CAL PLL is

Re: [Elecraft] K2 INFO 232

Erik, Your K2 has the A to B updates, do NOT put X2 in! For Firmware level 2.01 and above, CAL PLL is done only on 40 meters (for all bands). If attempted on other bands, you will get an INFO 232 error. Use the information in the newer manual - the older manual has information *only*

[Elecraft] K2 INFO 232

I have K2 SN 567. I didn't really have a problem with it, but I bought it used in 2005, had W3FPR look at it then, and install latest mods to bring it up to date. Today, I thought it might be time to take a look at alignment, and freshen it up a bit. When I did the "PLL Ref Osc Range Test" in

[Elecraft] K2 INFO 232 error with PLL

On a K2, the freq display is way, way off; e.g., on 40 meters it's really receiving about 0.5 mHz lower. I tried to run CAL PLL but get INFO 232. The PLL process appears to start, momentarily displaying 11,27164 mHZ, then aborts in about a second with the INFO 232 error. I'm absolutely

Re: [Elecraft] K2 INFO 232 error with PLL

Dick, With the K60XV installed, do your have the menu for d10 set to Y - i needs to be that way or CAL PLL will fail as you stated. The initial frequency for CAL PLL is in the 12,960 to 12.990 range. Your TP1 reading also says that the frequency the K2 is trying to tune to is near 6350 kHz -

Re: [Elecraft] K2 INFO 232 error with PLL

Don, I changed the setting to Y, and it instantly jumped back on frequency and everything is fine again. As always, I really appreciate your expert and responsive help. Dick, K0KK On Mon, Jun 29, 2015 at 12:13 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Dick, With the K60XV installed, do

[Elecraft] K2 - INFO 80 problem

I bought a K2 SN 670 to complete my collection Elecraft. I now have K1, K2 and K3 + P3. The K2 serial number is very low and I think some changes are essential and others less so. Can anyone tell me what mods are the really important? I also have a problem that occurs very frequently: when I

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - INFO 80 problem

@mailman.qth.net Envoyé le : Jeudi 27 mars 2014 7h02 Objet : [Elecraft] K2 - INFO 80 problem I bought a K2 SN 670 to complete my collection Elecraft. I now have K1, K2 and K3 + P3. The K2 serial number  is very low and I think some changes are essential and others less so. Can anyone tell me what

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - INFO 80 problem

Go to the Elecraft website and download the K2 A to B instructions. That contains a list of related mods. You may want to also download the instructions for those mods as well. Review those instructions against your physical K2 to see if they have been installed. I would also suggest changing

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - INFO 80 problem

Hi, Giuliano -- Congratulations on your K2. Once you have it whipped into shape, you'll find it to be a fine radio. Plus there's hardly anything in it you cannot work on and fix yourself if you build kits like the K1. One of the K2 manual appendices is Troubleshooting. You should give

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - INFO 80 problem

Thanks for everyone's help. I cleaned the contacts on the microprocessor of the Control Board and RF Board and now the message seems to have disappeared ( INFO 80). I checked the firmware version that is 1.04A (main) and 1:02 on I / O. I think it is useful to update the firmware but can not

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - INFO 80 problem

Giuliano, From the Elecraft website www.elecraft.com, order K2FWMCIO - see the Order page and then Spare Parts, and then select K2 on the page which opens. Be aware that you must have the updated wiring on the Control Board for the sidetone source. If you have the KPA100 or the KIO2 installed,

[Elecraft] K2 - Info 232

Hello there Name here is Peder, SM0GNS. I have now started building my K2 (s/n 7234) but have run into some problems. I am in the process of doing the PLL calibration but I receive the INFO 232 when having the VFO at 7.000. I need to put the VFO at 7.1 MHz before I can start the CAL PLL

[Elecraft] K2 - Info 232

I found out what caused the 232-problem. The RIT had moved to one end (+1) instead of being at 0-position. Now the CAL PLL works. 73 de SM0GNS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] K2 Info 080 Error while attempting computer contro

All, Trying to get my K2/100/KAT-100 operation with N1MM. Bought the Elecraft USB-Serial adapter. Installed the driver from the FTDI web site. Seems to be operational. Connected the cable to the computer (device found, etc). Connected the other end to the radio/antenna tuner serial

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Info 080 Error while attempting computer contro

: Eugene Balinski euge...@nni.com Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Info 080 Error while attempting computer contro To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: web-389585...@admin.nni.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 All, Trying to get my K2/100/KAT-100 operation with N1MM. Bought

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Info 080 Error while attempting computer contro

to make sure you have constructed the cables correctly. Message: 27 Date: Sun, 02 Oct 2011 09:11:14 -0400 From: Eugene Balinski euge...@nni.com Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Info 080 Error while attempting computer contro To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: web-389585...@admin.nni.com

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Info 080 Error while attempting computer contro

Gene, An INFO 080 message is caused by a problem on the AUXBUS signal, so pay particular attention to the DB-9 connector pin 6 in the cable. It might be a good idea to open the backshells to see if there is a wire whisker from pin 6 to any other pin, or a broken wire on pin 6. 73, Don W3FPR

[Elecraft] K2 Info 232 error

Hello everyone,     Well I am to the point of VFO Linearization in my assembly of the K2.  When I attempt the steps I am getting an info 232 error.  I have checked to insure that that I have the freq. probe attached to the correct point and that I am on the correct frequency.  This is the first

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Info 232 error

Jason, During CAL PLL, Error 232 means that the firmware is not properly reading the frequency. Aside from the obvious solutions of not being on 40 meters, and forgetting to connect the counter probe to TP1, It could be an indication that the counter probe is not working properly, or not

[Elecraft] K2 info

I have had my K2 for about a year now and really have enjoyed it.I have a question on the KAT2, what else is needed after the installation of the tuner into the rig? Set the swr and power out? band assignments ? Thanks, John KF7OM Anybody have one that is for sale at a reasonable price?

[Elecraft] K2 Info 090 at first test

My Christmas gift (OK, I opened it early) says Info 090 when powered up. According to the manual this is EEPROM Test #1 failed. At power up, relays click for a short period, and the display says INFO 090. The front panel buttons make the display change to many wonderful and cryptic things that

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Info 090 at first test

Greg, Congratulations on your early Christmas gift!!! Sorry it is giving you problems. Before you start ripping things out or suspecting bad components, remember that the design does work (and works very well), and that components rarely fail. The most likely problem is a poor solder

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Info 090 at first test

Well, knowing Greg and the quality of his workmanship, I'd doubt that bad soldering is the problem. Also, his rf test bench is probably on the same level of, say, Ron's. Searching the web didn't show us much info on Info 090. Too bad it wasn't Info 80. On Sun, 26 Dec 2004, W3FPR - Don Wilhelm

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Info 090 at first test

I do have to disagree. I consider myself a careful builder and do not often make mistakes, but even so, for myself, the most probable cause of failure with an Elecraft kit is an unsoldered connection, so without remark about the quality of Greg's workmanship, I hold to my statement - 'check

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Info 090 at first test

You're right, most of the failures I've had with projects have been from misplaced parts or poor solder, but I usually spot them before sniveling for help. In this case, I spent a couple hours looking at it for part placement errors, and looked at every solder joint under my stereo microscope

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Info 090 at first test

oops. I spotted the error. in my lust for perfect soldering, I stuck the control board under the microscope I normally use for surface mount work, and carefully installed C45 in the wrong place.. but very neatly, with shiny solder ;-( The field of view under the 'scope is very

RE: [Elecraft] K2 Info 090 at first test

Greg WB7RSG wrote I spotted the error. in my lust for perfect soldering, I stuck the control board under the microscope I normally use for surface mount work, and carefully installed C45 in the wrong place.. but very neatly, with shiny solder ;-(