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KAT2 alignment question

Richard Kent
I have a question about the KAT2. I just finished building one and am
testing it. The voltage at U4 pin 1 is 2.74 at 5 watts 1.04 at 1 watt and
3.95 at 10 watts. The null dips to a count of 5. Are these numbers good
enough? Or do I need to rewind T1?? I have not installed R6 yet, I was going
to wait untill I am satisfied this is ok first.

 

Thanks in advance

Richard Kent WD8AJG K2 5296

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RE: KAT2 alignment question

Don Wilhelm-3
Richard,

Those numbers are in the ballpark - the exact voltage at U4 pin 1 will
depend on the power output as well as the position of trimmer R1 - if your
R1 is not quite to the center position, that would explain having less than
3 volts.  The bridge null is sharp, and if you have a DMM that responds
faster than the K2 display or an analog DC voltmeter you may be able to
achieve a better null by monitoring the voltage at the junction of R2 and
the cathode of D2.  Be certain to use an insulated tool when adjusting C55
because both sides of it are above ground. Tune C55 very slowly once near
the null point.

73,
Don W3FPR

> -----Original Message-----
>
> I have a question about the KAT2. I just finished building one and am
> testing it. The voltage at U4 pin 1 is 2.74 at 5 watts 1.04 at 1 watt and
> 3.95 at 10 watts. The null dips to a count of 5. Are these numbers good
> enough? Or do I need to rewind T1?? I have not installed R6 yet,
> I was going
> to wait untill I am satisfied this is ok first.
>
>
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