Re: XV-50 No Output

Posted by NZ1I on Oct 14, 2013; 9:45pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/XV-50-No-Output-tp7579780p7579896.html

Hi Don,

I figured out my problem. First I re-did my measurements as you suggested. I checked them against the 2005 Manual and they are within limits. I noticed that when ever I removed my dummyload from the SO-239 connector the static would go intermittent and finally it was very low. I checked the connection from the pcb to the ant connector and the wire Moved! Damn, a real bad solder joint by the Previous owner! The ground lead was just as bad.

So, I replaced both leads, applied some new solder, and touched up some other suspicious joints. And now its 20watts out!

Thanks again for your insight.

73, Kevin NZ1I
K2 # 7329 and XV50, soon XV144 and 222!