Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> Many folks new to the K2 don't realize that what they see
> on the frequency display is NOT the actual frequency. It's
> the "requested" frequency chosen by either punching in a
> frequency on the keypad or turning the dial.
So ... running my K2 is like flying an F-16 or F-117A. I don't actually
"control" the aircraft or radio, I "request" the computer to control it
for me and hope it is listening?
I guess the DACs operate both ways (digital-->analog when controlling,
and analog-->digital) when calibrating. I calibrated my SX-28 from the
front panel -- first set the BANDSET knob and lock it down, then tune
about with the BANDSPREAD knob. I messed with the dial cord pullies and
WWV to initially get the BANDSET dial to line up at 10 Mcs. So far as I
know, the SX-28 did not have any DACs in it, and its read-outs were
decidedly non-digital.
I sold mine to raise a little money for college in mid-20th century. I
acquired another a few years ago from the family of W6ANX, and finally
donated it to the Western Historical Radio Museum. You can see a
picture of it at www.radioblvd.com/SX28Notes.html. Scroll down a
little, it's the one on the Hallicrafters speaker. The museum is a
really cool trip if you ever find yourself in Virginia City NV. A great
number of his items have been restored and work, like the E.F. Johnson
KW built into the desk and Woody's SX-28.
Fred K6DGW
Auburn CA CM98lw
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