David:

In checking the truth table for the VCO I find that there are no capacitors common to all three bands. However in checking the relay truth table I find that K14 is common to all bands that you are having problems with. You might want to check the solder connections on all the pins of K14. However I also notice that K14 comes in to play on the 12 meter band.

I think you can assume that all other circuits in the PLL are working properly since you get a lock on all other bands.. It almost has to be with C71, C73, or C74 or Relay K14. I would also check to make sure the correct type varicap is installed in D21 & D22. They should be the smaller of the varicap diodes. You might want to check to make sure the cut off pin on those two are not shorting out to the board.

I am pretty sure that the 8.13V on 30 meters indicates and unlocked PLL. I would double check and make sure that values of C71, C73 & C74 are correct. Make sure that you dont have a 470PF in place of the 47 at C73 and make sure that C71 is an 82 and not 820PF.

73 & Good Luck
Jim Younce K4ZM
K2 SN: 18

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