Don, Thanks for the pointer to the XG2 -- yes, that is what I was trying to think of. About them being optional, I did see that but I was curious as to what what gains by the "precise adjustments". If the default settings give you a fully working K3, what is being done by those who are making precise adjustments?
phil On Dec 11, 2009, at 10:29 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Phil, > > Note that those are optional - not required, but they are useful if one wants > to do the precise adjustments - the default settings will give you a fully > working K3. > > The Elecraft XG2 has a 50 uV output level, look at the Mini Kits. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > Phil Hystad wrote: >> The K3 Assembly guide says that you would need a accurate power meter >> measuring 1 mW to 5 W. Also, a signal generator calibrated 50 microVolts >> output at 20 or 40 meters. I have a signal generator that goes up to 5 MHz >> but I am pretty certain that the voltage adjust does not go down to 50 >> microVolts (it is pretty cheap). >> >> So, where does one get these things. >> >> I thought I remember someone telling me that there was a signal generator >> kit for generating the test signals needed for K3 assembly but I just can >> grab enough of that memory to do anything with it. >> >> Also, these tools are marked optional. Why are they optional and if they >> are useful for a particular purpose why would it not be a required tool to >> achieve the best of whatever they are being used for. >> >> ______________________________________________________________ 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
