K1

[Cory Golob]

I acquired a K1 last week. The rig drifts terribly. I had it set to 7050.5 and answered a CQ, by the time I sent DE N1URA K the rig was already on 7050.3 . I left the rig sitting for a while and when I came back to it, the display read E42. Any ideas on how to correct this??

Thank you
-Cory
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[Don Wilhelm-4]

Cory,

The E42 error means there is something wrong with the VFO - most likely
a bad solder joint or an improperly tinned toroid lead.  Check the
schematic to determine the components in the VFO and examine them
carefully, resoldering where necessary.

Once you find the problem source, I would believe it may also correct
the drift.  The K1 does not normally drift more than a few Hz.

73,
Don W3FPR

Cory Golob wrote:
> I acquired a K1 last week. The rig drifts terribly. I had it set to 7050.5 and answered a CQ, by the time I sent DE N1URA K the rig was already on 7050.3 . I left the rig sitting for a while and when I came back to it, the display read E42. Any ideas on how to correct this??
>
> Thank you
>
>  
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[Detrick Merz]

> Message: 17
> Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:19:34 -0500
> From: "Cory Golob" <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] K1
> To: <[hidden email]>
>
> I acquired a K1 last week. The rig drifts terribly. I had it set to 7050.5 and answered a CQ, by the time I sent DE N1URA K the rig was already on 7050.3 . I left the rig sitting for a while and when I came back to it, the display read E42. Any ideas on how to correct this??
>
> Thank you
> -Cory

If you got the rig without a manual, they can be downloaded from
Elecraft's website.  It's an invaluable tool to have.  Lots of
troubleshooting guide included, to help you decide what errors like
E42 mean.  Nice schematics too.
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