On Thu, 4 Nov 2010 19:52:12 +0000, David Pratt <[email protected]> wrote:
I leave my K3's on all the time, but yes the K144XV does drift a bit, so before doing anything that requires stability I hold the CW Key down for about 5 seconds to warm things up. Tom Radio Amateur N5GE >Yes, Eric, like you I usually switch on my XV144 for about 20 minutes >before I intend to use it to allow the crystal oven to get up to >temperature. Then, it is nice and stable. I did have the Mitsubishi PA >module fail on me and had to replace it. I have also fitted an internal >fan similar to that used in the XV432. Since then, no problems. In >contrast, my internal K144XV drifts almost 100Hz in five minutes, even >after allowing 30 minutes to 'warm up'. > >73 de David G4DMP > >In a recent message, Eric <[email protected]> writes >> >>I use an xv-144 for jt65 eme. It will drift slightly for about 20 >>minutes after power up, even with the xtal oven. However, i have mine >>strapped so the oscillator and oven are only running when it is turned >>on. After warmup it is rock solid--no drift. > > > >______________________________________________________________ >Elecraft mailing list >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >Post: mailto:[email protected] > >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:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
