[Elecraft] K2 Phase One Alignment Problem

I need help with the 1st phase of alignment on a K2, s/n 6780. Everything works perfectly with the exception of the Setting of the AGC Threshold voltage on U2, pin 5. I can only get a voltage of 3.62 volts with the R1 trimmer cap turned to it's max ccw. The manual calls for 3.8 volts and I assume

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Phase One Alignment Problem

Alan, You are not the only one. The 8 volt regulator is on the low side of its spec. That will cause no problem other than you will not be able to adjust the AGC Threshold to 3.8 volts. The 3.8 volt point is only valid if the 8 volt regulator is really 8 volts. When the 8 volt supply is