K2-TX and RX frequency not the same

[VICKI]

Hello All,
My K2 TX frequency is exactly and shown on the LCD, but in order to hear station replying I have to RIT down about 500 Hz. Why is this happening and how can I fix it?
73
mike
KB3QJA
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[Don Wilhelm-4]

Mike,

If this is in CW, either you do not have the menu ST P (sidetone pitch)
set to the frequency you prefer for listening, OR you need to re-align
your IF filters (CAL FIL) so the BFOs are centered at the same frequency
you have selected for your sidetone pitch.

If this condition is present in SSB, then the IF filters are the only
answer.  For information on optimizing your K2 filters, you can refer to
my website www.w3fpr.com - look at part 3 of the article on K2 Dial
Calibration (or go through the entire procedure).

73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/7/2013 2:21 PM, VICKI wrote:
> Hello All,
> My K2 TX frequency is exactly and shown on the LCD, but in order to hear station replying I have to RIT down about 500 Hz. Why is this happening and how can I fix it?
>

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[David Woolley (E.L)]

On 07/10/13 19:21, VICKI wrote:

> My K2 TX frequency is exactly and shown on the LCD, but in order to hear station replying I have to RIT down about 500 Hz. Why is this happening and how can I fix it?

You need to re-run CAL BFO. You have probably set the BFO to the wrong
side of the carrier.

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David Woolley
Owner K2 06123

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[David Woolley (E.L)]

Don is of course right, and my memory at fault.  CAL FIL, not CAL BFO.

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David Woolley
Owner K2 06123

On 08/10/13 08:11, David Woolley (E.L) wrote:
> On 07/10/13 19:21, VICKI wrote:
>
>> My K2 TX frequency is exactly and shown on the LCD, but in order to
>> hear station replying I have to RIT down about 500 Hz. Why is this
>> happening and how can I fix it?
>
> You need to re-run CAL BFO. You have probably set the BFO to the wrong
> side of the carrier.
>

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