The 68 kHz spacing indicates that the source isn't the PLL as it's phase detector operates at 125 kHz. The switching regulator on the CAN-Do module should be the only device that changes frequency with input voltage.
 
73,
 
John
KD6OZH
----- Original Message -----
From: Juan Rivera
To: 'Robert McGwier' ; 'John B. Stephensen'
Cc: [email protected] ; 'David Smith' ; 'Dave Black (Work)' ; 'Dave Black (Home)' ; 'Samsonoff@Mac. Com' ; 'Juan.Rivera (Work)'
Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 20:25 UTC
Subject: RE: [eagle] Re: New 70 cm Receiver Test Results

Folks,

 

I've bypassed U17, the 10 volt step-down converter, in an effort to isolate the cause of the spurs in the IF output.  I've also started a new log.  You can jump there by clicking here, or go to the AMSAT 70 cm receiver page and click on Spur Troubleshooting under Project Status.

 

73,

 

Juan

WA6HTP