K1 - No RF out

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K1 - No RF out

Andrew Kiddle-2
Hi everyone,

I've recently got my old K1 out of store only to find that I cannot get
any RF out on TX.  I've checked the diodes in the ATU SWR bridge and
they measure up OK but did notice that the basic rig still works with
the ATU removed.  On scrolling through the ATU menu I found an error
message E00. Any advice on how to proceed would be gratefully received.

73

Andrew G4HVC

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Re: K1 - No RF out

Don Wilhelm
Andrew,

I don't see reference to an E00 error in the KAT1 manual.
But your problem is most likely associated with the KAT1 firmware IC.

It may be that some oxidation had built up on the pins of the IC and
socket that would not have developed if there was current flowing
through the contacts.

Try removing and replacing the firmware IC to see if that clears the
problem.

73,
Don W3FPR


On 12/13/2017 9:55 AM, Andrew Kiddle wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> I've recently got my old K1 out of store only to find that I cannot get
> any RF out on TX.  I've checked the diodes in the ATU SWR bridge and
> they measure up OK but did notice that the basic rig still works with
> the ATU removed.  On scrolling through the ATU menu I found an error
> message E00. Any advice on how to proceed would be gratefully received.
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