RE: [Elecraft] Trouble with K2 PLL reference oscillator

2006-03-28 Thread Don Wilhelm
Luc, It certainly sounds like a marginal PLL crystal to me, or possibly a failing Q19. I would arbitrarily replace both of them. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- Hello YLs and OMs, I have an annoying trouble with the PLL reference oscillator in my K2 (1028): I use the K2, ever

RE: [Elecraft] Trouble with K2

2006-01-31 Thread Masleid, Michael A.
Hello Luc As a quick test, don't adjust C22 or L30, just verify the tests on page 60 and 61 of manual F still give reasonable values: Do the PLL Reference Oscillator Range Test to make sure the PLL still works. Do the VCO Test to make sure the VCO still works. If both of those are working,

RE: [Elecraft] Trouble with K2

2006-01-31 Thread Don Wilhelm
Luc, The steps in Appendix F (Troubleshooting) of the manual that are listed under 'Receiver Signal Tracing' should identify the failing stage - once you have identified that, we can help further should you not be able to locate the failing component. Initially, it would seem that your VCO is