On Sun, 10 Oct 2010 13:58:20 -0800, Jim Wiley <jwi...@alaska.net> wrote:
Hello Jim. I have a Kenwood SM-230. I wonder if the same holds true for that model? Tom Childers, N5GE Licensed since 1976 QCWA Life Member 35102 n...@n5ge.com http://www.n5ge.com http://www.swotrc.net >Open up he SM-220. The band-scope option is in a small metal box toward >the rear of the scope. It will be marked either BS-8 or BS-5, for 8 >MHz or 5 MHz respectively. It may be possible to retune the unit to the >desired operating range, although it may be necessary to juggle some >component sizes. A schematic can be obtained on line I think. Note: if >it is a BS-5, the only difference between the units is the oscillator >coil and a few components. Replacing the appropriate parts with those >for the alternate frequency range will make the switch. Since these are >"discrete" parts, the swap should be straightforward. The 8 MHz version >may have enough tuning range to shift over the K3 IF without changing >parts. As supplied, the BS-8 is set for use with an 8.83 MHz IF, if I >remember correctly. The band-scope print is part of the main SM-220 >manual. . > > >- Jim, KL7CC > > >DM4iM wrote: >> Elecrafters, >> i like to interface a Kenwood SM220 Scope to a K3. >> There is a Pan Display Option installed, but there is no hint >> if it is the BS-5 (3.3Mhz IF) or BS-8 (8.83Mhz IF). >> How can i determine which Pan Display i have? >> I got this scope from a SK w/o any manuals. >> If it is the 8Mhz IF, can i retune it AND will it work with a K3 / >> KXV3A ? >> >> >> >______________________________________________________________ >Elecraft mailing list >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html