Re: K2 Won't power on
Posted by JeremyJones on Feb 12, 2014; 1:58pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/K2-Won-t-power-on-tp7584083p7584107.html
With Q7/Q8 removed, the resistance from the Collector solder pad to ground on both is 70 ohms.
Doing a "Tune" with Q7/Q8 removed results in 1.0V on the Base pads and a Low P on the display. I do have the KAT2 installed, just in case this makes a difference. This was done into a dummy load.
The antenna that I normally run is an 80m Carolina Windom strung up between a tree in my front yard to a tree in my backyard. I have no additional grounding to it, just the baluns that are part of the normal antenna design. I am very cautious of lightning in the summer, and leave the antennas disconnected when not using the radio, however given that its winter here and sub zero temperatures, I didn't worry about it. I had never heard of static caused by the wind. What is a good way to protect against this?
Thanks,
Jeremy
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