Thanks to all who replied with suggestions. I traced the signal and found the problem. Turns out to be user error... I have the K60XV module installed using BNC connectors on the top cover. Well, when installing the SSB module, I removed the top cover and hence the K60XV, but didn't bypass it breaking the connectivity through the BPF. I put the module back in and everything is working correctly. I was worried for a while, but now my baby is working again. :)
73, Sean - VA5LF Sean Cavanaugh wrote: > Hi, > > I was installing the SSB module in my K2 earlier this evening, and think > I have majorly messed up the rig. I installed the SSB module per the > instructions. While I was plugging in the K2, I brushed the chassis with > the end of the connector which apparently was energized and blew the > circuit breaker for the power supply. Once I fixed everything I powered > up the K2, and it seemed to be working fine. > > The next step was to verify that the CW mode was working fine. Well, not > so much. Now a 599+20 on my FT-950 is barely audible, and there is no > band noise when I switch the antenna. Since this step of the > installation says to check everything if you don't get good results, I > went over the SSB module and the reworked RF board to look for any > problems and didn't find anything. > > Just to check, I reinstalled W2, W3 and C167 and left the SSB module out > and still could not receive any signals, though it had been working > before. I also tried transmitting, and was getting no power out at > all... my FT-950 couldn't detect the signal from the K2 transmitting > into a dummy load a few feet from an antenna. > > I think I've blown something up during my power connector misadventure, > but I'm not sure what. I'll be replacing the power connector with a > different one that won't let me blow stuff up. ;) > > Any ideas on where to start troubleshooting? > > thanks, > > Sean - VA5LF ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
