Re: [Elecraft] K2: Flakey PA Output

2010-03-15 Thread Clark Macaulay KE4RQ
I guess I should have been a little more explicit in my trouble shooting. The problem of power dropping to zero was on all bands which seemed to eliminate the filter board. The problem had happened once a year or so ago when I posted a question relating to "Lo Po" display (I have the KAT2) but th

Re: [Elecraft] K2: Flakey PA Output

2010-03-12 Thread Don Wilhelm
Clark, Intermittent operation does usually mean a marginal solder connection - particularly those that might have a heat characteristic to them. Q6 is quite husky, so I would not suspect the device itself. Check R50 for good soldering, also look at the schematic Sheet 4 of the RF Board to iden

[Elecraft] K2: Flakey PA Output

2010-03-12 Thread Clark Macaulay KE4RQ
Was operating the ARRL CW contest and output on my K2 QRP rig dropped to zero. Bummer. Anyway, I took it to the bench and started to check it out when it began to work. Put it back together and took it to the operation position and it failed. I'm thinking a cold solder joint or something. Ton