Elecraft k2 setup instructions – Elecraft XV Transverter Owner's Manual User Manual
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Refer to the following table and set the DIP switches on the RF PCB
for the XVn number you assigned.
XVn
DIP SWITCH POSITIONS
1 2 3
4
1
ON
OFF OFF OFF
2
OFF
ON
OFF OFF
3
OFF OFF
ON
OFF
4
OFF OFF
OFF
ON
5
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
6
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
7
OFF OFF
ON
ON
8
OFF
ON
ON
ON
Place 2-pin shorting blocks on transverter RF PCB jumpers shown
below:
_ JP1: 2-3
_ JP4: 2-3
_ JP2: 1-2
_ JP5: 1-2
_ JP3: 2-3
_ JP6: 1-2
_ JP9: 1-2
Place a shorting block on 2-pin jumper JP8 (near the ON/OFF switch
on the RF PCB) and verify that there is no shorting block on JP7.
Locate front panel PCB 2-pin jumper, JP1, at the end of the socket-
mounted controller IC. Verify that there is no shorting block on this
jumper. (Do not confuse this JP1 with JP1 on the RF PCB.)
Refer to Transverter Control Cable on page 11 to make up a new
transverter control cable or to add connections for the transverter to your
existing Aux I/O cable.
Connect the cables as shown in Figure 2
Connect a 13.8 VDC, 6 ampere power supply to the transverter using
a cable equipped with an Anderson connector
Elecraft K2 Setup Instructions
Your K2 must be equipped with:
KIO2 Interface. Either the stand-alone KIO2 interface for the
QRP version of the K2, or the KIO2 interface built into the
KPA100 amplifier is suitable.
Revision 2 (or later) Firmware. To see your firmware version,
hold any front-panel button while turning on the power to your
K2. Upgraded firmware is available from Elecraft.
K2’s with serial numbers 3445 and earlier should be equipped with the
following Elecraft-approved modifications.
10 Meter Bandpass Filter and VFO/ALC modification, applicable
to all K2’s S/N 2999 and down. This modification reduces
spurious signals. It is very strongly recommended.
K2 BFO Toroid & PLL Ref Osc Xtal Upgrade, applicable to
K2’s S/N 2999 and down. This modification substantially
reduces frequency drift in the K2’s reference oscillator and BFO.
Temperature-Compensated PLL Reference Upgrade, applicable
to K2’s S/N 3445 and down. This modification further reduces
the K2’s reference oscillator frequency drift.
While not required, the Elecraft K60XV 60-M and Transverter Adapter is
highly recommended for use with the transverters. The adapter provides
separate (split) receive transmit connections to the transverter. It provides
a low-level (1 milliwatt) transmit drive that is independent of the K2
power amplifier stages eliminating the need to switch between the
transverter and an external antenna when using the K2 as both the
transverter I.F. and as an H.F. rig.
If your K2 has a K60XV adapter, go to page 7.
If your K2 does not have a K60XV adapter, go to page 8.