Don,
I can't find any problems with the KAT2 cables. I removed the KAT2 from
the rig by disconnecting the coax at P6 and the 10-pin connector. Using the
BNC connector marked ANTENNA, I've connected my dummy load.I set the power
level at 5 watts and pressed TUNE and only see an output of 0.2 watts.
I've read the prep for signal tracing and am not exactly sure about the
jumpers at J9 & J10. I'm guessing the two jumpers go from pin 1 to pin 3 ?
Correct ? Also, I no longer have C167 (.001 or "102") and would have to get
one next week. I do have a .001 "disc" cap available. Would that work ?
Gary
Gary,
This problem has nothing to do directly with the installation of the
KDSP2.
Think of whatever else you may have accidently touched - the KAT2 cables
are
a relevant example.
Remove the KAT2 and feed the K2 directly into a 50 ohm dummy load - when
you
press TUNE you should see the output power displayed (and it will be
accurate if you have a good 50 ohm dummy load). That will tell you if the
K2 is capable of producing the required power output.
If you do see the proper power output with the ATU disconnected, look for
the problem with the ATU. Check your K2 to KAT2 coaxial cable carefully
to
be certain the pins are properly seated and the wires for the coax are not
broken at either end - sometimes they will break with a bit of flexing if
they are not properly soldered.
If you get no output with the ATU disconnected, then prepare yourself for
the Transmit Signal Tracing that is detailed in the Troubleshooting
section
of the manual. You will need the RF Probe assembled (or an oscilloscope
with a 10X probe) for that testing.
73,
Don W3FPR
-----Original Message-----
I just finished installing the KDPS2 boards and they check out
OK. I also have the KAT2 installed and it "was" working.
I was going to operate today for the first time but when
pressing TUNE, I'm not getting any power out. I have an external
watt meter too. When I press TUNE, I see Atu on the right side of
the LCD then it quickly flashes to 1.0-1 on the left side , then
displays Lo P. I've changed bands and frequency's up & down but
do not here the relays in the antenna tuner "clicking" as before.
I went through the various relays through the MENU and I can here
each individual relay "click" just as I did when first testing
the KAT2 option. Nothing on CW or SSB. I switched to ANT2 which
is my Elecraft Dummy Load with the same thing happening so it
isn't a problem with the antenna.
The KAT2 manual says that when this happens to increase the power
which I did in steps up to 15 watts with no change. ???????? Am
I missing a setting or does the KDSP2 board have something to do
with this. I believe I installed the top cover correctly and have
all the wires connected after installing the DSP boards.
Any suggestions ?
THANKS.........Gary WD8ICX
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