I have successfully built and tested the KX1 with the 30/80 kit, but I've had quite an issue with the operation of my internal tuner. I suspected from reading the posts on the reflector that the issues are generally toroid continuity at soldering points. I carefully removed, retinned and reinstalled all the toroids. I removed the IC and applied Stabilant (contact enhancer) and gained the ability to correctly adjust the null. My current issue is accurate power indication. I get Po.0 or Po.1. Though I can register almost 4 watts of power (using the dummy load measurement and chart) I would expect a higher reading. Adjusting the Fwd resistor seems to only have an effect on getting either Po.0 or Po.1, and will on occasion seem to deactivate the ATU or put it into error mode (---). When I was using the ATU to tune a Buddistick, it appeared to work, but didn't give me a SWR reading (no 'r' display) and on one occasion while scrolling through the menu I had the dreaded ---).
Now, before I throw in the towel, and order a replacement ATU, is there an activity, resource, or exercise (say, tuning a known length random wire) that I could use to determine if the ATU is working correctly? I feel my inexperience is interfering with my understanding and confidence in the ATU. CONFIDENTIAL: This electronic mail (including any attachments) may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and/or otherwise protected from disclosure to anyone other than its intended recipient(s). Any dissemination or use of this electronic email or its contents (including any attachments) by persons other than the intended recipient(s) is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by reply email so that we may correct our internal records. Please then delete the original message (including any attachments) in its entirety. Thank you. ______________________________________________________________ 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
