Re: [Elecraft] K2 turning power behavior
G'day, At the salt mine so not near #1400 at present. How exactly do you determine that transmission has stopped? Does the receive unmute? On #1400 when I cross the QRP/QRO boundary level, in either direction, there isn't any unmuting and just for interest I set up as split and the TX frequency remained selected. I must confess that the one thing I didn't check for was modulation. I get the impression that the feature is subtle rather than gross. Will check again at the first opportunity. Regards, Mike VP8NO - Original Message - From: S55M [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 8:45 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 turning power behavior OK.I will write it down agn step by step... 1.Turn Power button to 0,1W (full left) 2.Press PTT 3.When on TX without releasing PTT turn power up over 10W limit to turn on 100W PA. When i do this my K2 stops transmiting above the 10W point (when KPA100 clicks up). The only thing to do then is to release PTT and press it again and voila on the AIR again. If i go in reverse direction (turning power from 100Wtts to less then 10W) everything works fine! K2 Nr-3204 SW- 1.09 and 2.04 It's not a problem but must be a hint. S55M-Adi - Original Message - From: Donald Nesbitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Michael Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED]; S55M [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 12:00 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 turning power behavior Not on mine either. 73 --don n4hh K2/100/KAT100 #2028 - Original Message - From: Michael Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: S55M [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 5:22 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 turning power behavior G'day, snipo So...if i press the PTT (dot line on keyer when on USB) without talking (or maybe also with ssb modulation because i did not test it) and turn the power button on 100W and then reduce the power back to minimum my K2 stops transmitting.I must then release the PTT and press it again to go into TX mode. Is this happening with all K2's? snipo Not on #1400 (external KPA100/KAT100 combo) unless I've read the above incorrectly. Regards, Mike VP8NO -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.7.1 - Release Date: 1/19/05 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 turning power behavior
On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 09:23:49 -0300, Michael Harris wrote: G'day, At the salt mine so not near #1400 at present. How exactly do you determine that transmission has stopped? Does the receive unmute? On #1400 when I cross the QRP/QRO boundary level, in either direction, there isn't any unmuting and just for interest I set up as split and the TX frequency remained selected. I must confess that the one thing I didn't check for was modulation. I get the impression that the feature is subtle rather than gross. Will check again at the first opportunity. Regards, Mike VP8NO - Original Message - From: S55M [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 8:45 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 turning power behavior OK.I will write it down agn step by step... 1.Turn Power button to 0,1W (full left) 2.Press PTT 3.When on TX without releasing PTT turn power up over 10W limit to turn on 100W PA. When i do this my K2 stops transmiting above the 10W point (when KPA100 clicks up). The only thing to do then is to release PTT and press it again and voila on the AIR again. If i go in reverse direction (turning power from 100Wtts to less then 10W) everything works fine! K2 Nr-3204 SW- 1.09 and 2.04 It's not a problem but must be a hint. S55M-Adi - Original Message - From: Donald Nesbitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Michael Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] S55M [EMAIL PROTECTED] Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 12:00 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 turning power behavior Not on mine either. 73 --don n4hh K2/100/KAT100 #2028 - Original Message - From: Michael Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: S55M [EMAIL PROTECTED] Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 5:22 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 turning power behavior G'day, snipo So...if i press the PTT (dot line on keyer when on USB) without talking (or maybe also with ssb modulation because i did not test it) and turn the power button on 100W and then reduce the power back to minimum my K2 stops transmitting.I must then release the PTT and press it again to go into TX mode. Is this happening with all K2's? snipo Not on #1400 (external KPA100/KAT100 combo) unless I've read the above incorrectly. Regards, Mike VP8NO -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.7.1 - Release Date: 1/19/05 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com If you whistle/speak into the mic you get no RF out ! 73 Stewart G3RXQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
re:[Elecraft] spectrum analyser for Mac on OS X
Slater : There are some commercial and shareware packages for OS X at : http://www.machamradio.com/HamsAndX.html#audio I haven't used any of these personally but there seems to be a number of options so I am sure that you can find something that meets your needs and budget. Cheers Michael VE3WMB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE: Elecraft Shirts from Sew Devine - NEW email and Address
Elecraft aficionados, We moved December 10th and have a new address, phone and email. I'm unsure if Ellen has received your email, her email changed and was not active until recently. Try emailing her again the details with the new address. We are still unpacking from the move and the part time biz is still on the back burner... but we have a public safety agency order pending too so hopefully she will be up and running soon. I'll be taking down our Elecraft web order page today as the web host has changed. I'm not sure when we'll have an order link, the new web host prohibits commercial web pages without paying a substantial monthly fee... which I don't want to do as we'd have to raise the price of the few Elecraft shirts we sell to cover the cost. A bit of history...After building my K1 (low two digit ser no first run) a number of years ago I wanted a shirt for myself. I got Eric and Wayne's permission and the rest is history... it's a labor of love, no money being made here. We started out doing these to help Elecraft advertise and help owners show pride in their rigs. Single shirt orders trickle in now and then and we fit them in when a larger order is in production. Sometimes this may take awhile... so don't expect instant gratification when you order. We try to turn these orders around asap, generally 1 or 2 weeks. Thanks for your patience and patronage. New contact info below... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ellen Melland Sew Divine Embroidery N4001 County Road E Redgranite, WI 54970 Sorry for the confusion but this moving is a nightmare grin. Mike Melland, W9WIS Sewdivine's other half = -- Michael Melland, W9WIS Redgranite, WI USA __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 250MB free storage. Do more. Manage less. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft Shirts from Sew Devine
Michael, I ordered a shirt from them back in October/November and it did take a while. Their replies kept getting dumped in to my bulk folder and I was not getting them. The lady, Ellen, finally called me on the phone. It still took a while because she had to order a shirt in my size. They were also in the process of moving and that also delayed things. Anyway, you might try her husbands email address, Michael Melland W9WIS [EMAIL PROTECTED] . I don't have a phone number for them. Don't remember if there was a contact number on the website or not. I sent Michael an email to his address about your plight. Hope this helps. Stan Rife W5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Babineau Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:54 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft Shirts from Sew Devine Has anyone either ordered or received an Elecraft Shirt recently from Sew Devine Embroidery? I placed an order for a polo on December 2 and have heard nothing since so I sent an email off to them a week ago and still no reply. Are these folks still in business? Michael VE3WMB P.S. I guess the next thing on my todo list is to try to call them. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K1 missing parts - is this to be expected?
It also could be that the parts are in another bag, or laying loose somewhere. I had this happen. I thought I was short one capacitor. Everyone kept telling me this was an exception. I called and Scott mailed the component. I went ahead with assembly as this cap was later on down the assembly. Guess what, the cap was stuck to the back of the black foam that the IC's were shipped on. Talk about egg on my face. Moral: Wise man say part may not be where supposed to be, but part more than likely IS there...keep looking. I am assembling the KPA100 kit right now and I can't find either of the 100pf caps C41 C95. I sent an email off to parts. I hope I am not wrong again. Stan Rife W5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of W3FPR - Don Wilhelm Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 8:20 PM To: Craig Rairdin; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 missing parts - is this to be expected? Craig, WOW - After assembling many Elecraft kits, I can say with certainty that you have run into an exception. Most of the time I only inventory the critical parts (the ones for which I don't have replacements on hand) and begin assembling. Only a few times have I had to dig into my spare parts bins. (Even so, I recommend against anyone else doing what I do unless they too have a resource for extra parts). Complete you inventory and call (or e-mail) [EMAIL PROTECTED] and Scott will likely put everything you need in a care package for you and ship it promptly. It certainly does sound like 'Christine' was somehow distracted when parting your kit. 73, Don W3FPR - Original Message - Just spent my first hour with my K1 kit. Here's what I'm missing so far: 2 - Thermal insulator, TO220; for Q6, Q7 (RF BOARD) 1 - Acrylic display bezel; for LCD (Front Panel) 1- 2N7000 transistor, TO-92 plastic I have two extra resistors. That's just the Packing Box Parts List and the Front Panel Board Parts List. I'll call in the AM for replacements, but holy cow. Does it get better? (I hope!) Who is Christine and how much did she have to drink before she packed my kit? :-) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] L31
Hello all. I'm getting ready to do alignment and test partII and noticed this on the reflector. 1) L31 was shipped to me as a 10uH shielded Inductor, but my PLL Reference Oscillator Range would not go higher than 9.45 kHz until Lisa (in Parts) shipped me a 12uH replacement. The range is now over 12 kHz as I remember. Do I need to get a hold of Elecraft to send the 12uH inductor or go ahead with the 10uH and see what I get for reference oscillator range? Thanks. -- R. Kevin Stover AC0H ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 # 4498 - Electrostatic protection
I'm in a very stormy country (Northern Alps) and we have at least once per month a thunderstorm that already cost me one pair of power Xstors (in my TS-130 - $380!!!) so even with $5 each TO220 part, I did not want to loose them, or at least reduce the chance to loose them. So I instaled on the KAT2 control board an RF Chock (1 mH) and an NE2 neon bulb wired between K18-pin 3/8 and ground just to establish a direct lway to ground for static electricity (via the chock) and in case of a virulent one turn on the NE2 and establish a full short to ground. Up to now I did not constat any loss of performance, either in transmission or reception and not changes in the KAT2 function. So... 73 to all and also a very heavy thank to all on the list, even if I do not use the information, it is a nice place to wander (hi!) F5UL/Robert ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: K1 missing parts - is this to be expected?
Just spent my first hour with my K1 kit. Here's what I'm missing so far: 2 - Thermal insulator, TO220; for Q6, Q7 (RF BOARD) 1 - Acrylic display bezel; for LCD (Front Panel) Found these in the envelope marked Serial Number Kit. That could have been identified better. :-) 1- 2N7000 transistor, TO-92 plastic Found this one stuck in the antistatic foam. Duh! I have two extra resistors. They're definitely extra. After going through most of the basics (not the ATU or battery kit yet) I'm missing just one capacitor (80m board). Sounds like that happens from time to time. It was just looking scary for a while. Who is Christine and how much did she have to drink before she packed my kit? :-) Why would it 'never' occur to me to make a comment like this about someone I didn't know? Art W6KY Maybe because you have no sense of humor? Hard to say, since I don't know you. :-) In the end, Christine did a better job than I thought. Even sent me a couple spare resistors. Craig ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] k1
which part numbers do I need to order to have a complete k1? k1 all band possible noise blanker battery and tunner ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] 2nd ksb2 works different
Hi all, I'm running a K2 ser. 1020 with an old ksb2 rev.2. this combination runs very well so far. At Christmas I got a second ksb2 from eBay, unbuild and a new rev. D. I bought this, because I wanted to do the bandwith mods anyway. The Kit is containing the new crystals and I got perfect 2% capacitors. Anyway, as I tried to change the old against new I realized a good modulation and a nearly perfect ssb sound on 80m. But - only on 80m (160 not installed) I got 10 watts out of the box - the power is a step lower on every higher band. On 10m I got only 1,5 watt out. Did I try a wrong combination? Bert 73 de DG9NCL ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KX1 Improved Grip
Pedestrian Mobile Tip #2... i added an additional rubber foot on my KX1 to make it easier to hold. i hold my KX1 in my left hand around the left side of the KX1. The display is almost covered by my hand. My left thumb is near the paddle. This places the KXPD1 paddle right in front of me to send with my right hand. (i think Wayne holds his up vertically with his left thumb near the display and reverses the paddle direction). The extra rubber foot is placed directly behind the C in 'Elecraft' (on the bottom of the case) to make a little pistol grip for your fingers. i still have a safety lanyard to keep it from dropping onto a rock while i am hiking. Paul w0rw ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K1 missing parts - is this to be expected?
Ooops. Never mind Parts, WA7BOC pointed out the error of my ways. I found them. See, the old wise man was right! Stan Rife W5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 -Original Message- From: Roger Stein [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 11:06 AM To: 'Stan Rife' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K1 missing parts - is this to be expected? Hi Stan, Those pesky little guys are the yellow ones with a dark red/brown lettering on them. They have short leads, about 1/2 or so, lead spacing 0.2. I set them aside during inventory with the blue square/rectagular 'N' value caps and was 'bewildered' for a few moments until I found where I had placed them!! I am at the point of checking parts for proper orientation and ready to do the first batch of resistance checks. What fun! 73, Roger WA7BOC K2 #755 Montesano, WA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Stan Rife Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 7:38 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K1 missing parts - is this to be expected? It also could be that the parts are in another bag, or laying loose somewhere. I had this happen. I thought I was short one capacitor. Everyone kept telling me this was an exception. I called and Scott mailed the component. I went ahead with assembly as this cap was later on down the assembly. Guess what, the cap was stuck to the back of the black foam that the IC's were shipped on. Talk about egg on my face. Moral: Wise man say part may not be where supposed to be, but part more than likely IS there...keep looking. I am assembling the KPA100 kit right now and I can't find either of the 100pf caps C41 C95. I sent an email off to parts. I hope I am not wrong again. Stan Rife W5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of W3FPR - Don Wilhelm Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 8:20 PM To: Craig Rairdin; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 missing parts - is this to be expected? Craig, WOW - After assembling many Elecraft kits, I can say with certainty that you have run into an exception. Most of the time I only inventory the critical parts (the ones for which I don't have replacements on hand) and begin assembling. Only a few times have I had to dig into my spare parts bins. (Even so, I recommend against anyone else doing what I do unless they too have a resource for extra parts). Complete you inventory and call (or e-mail) [EMAIL PROTECTED] and Scott will likely put everything you need in a care package for you and ship it promptly. It certainly does sound like 'Christine' was somehow distracted when parting your kit. 73, Don W3FPR - Original Message - Just spent my first hour with my K1 kit. Here's what I'm missing so far: 2 - Thermal insulator, TO220; for Q6, Q7 (RF BOARD) 1 - Acrylic display bezel; for LCD (Front Panel) 1- 2N7000 transistor, TO-92 plastic I have two extra resistors. That's just the Packing Box Parts List and the Front Panel Board Parts List. I'll call in the AM for replacements, but holy cow. Does it get better? (I hope!) Who is Christine and how much did she have to drink before she packed my kit? :-) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 turning power behavior
OK - now that I have started from 0.01 and gone UP to 100w with PTT held closed on usb, mine does the same thing that you describe (stops xmit as soon as the KPA100 kicks in - still in xmit mode but no power out) AND starting from 100w and going down to 0.01 it does not do this (ie continues to xmit throughout the range). Now I'm not sure just why I'd ever want to do up scenario but since it does not continue to xmit when doing this it would tend to save a little abuse of the relay contacts. A nice feature! 73 --don n4hh - Original Message - From: Tom Arntzen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; S55M [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 2:22 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 turning power behavior My K2 #3829 with KPA100 act the same way. Don't think it's a building error. Maybe something in the software. Tom LA1PHA - Original Message - From: S55M [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 12:45 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 turning power behavior OK.I will write it down agn step by step... 1.Turn Power button to 0,1W (full left) 2.Press PTT 3.When on TX without releasing PTT turn power up over 10W limit to turn on 100W PA. When i do this my K2 stops transmiting above the 10W point (when KPA100 clicks up). The only thing to do then is to release PTT and press it again and voila on the AIR again. If i go in reverse direction (turning power from 100Wtts to less then 10W) everything works fine! K2 Nr-3204 SW- 1.09 and 2.04 It's not a problem but must be a hint. S55M-Adi - Original Message - From: Donald Nesbitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Michael Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED]; S55M [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 12:00 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 turning power behavior Not on mine either. 73 --don n4hh K2/100/KAT100 #2028 - Original Message - From: Michael Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: S55M [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 5:22 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 turning power behavior G'day, snipo So...if i press the PTT (dot line on keyer when on USB) without talking (or maybe also with ssb modulation because i did not test it) and turn the power button on 100W and then reduce the power back to minimum my K2 stops transmitting.I must then release the PTT and press it again to go into TX mode. Is this happening with all K2's? snipo Not on #1400 (external KPA100/KAT100 combo) unless I've read the above incorrectly. Regards, Mike VP8NO -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.7.1 - Release Date: 1/19/05 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.7.2 - Release Date: 1/21/05 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.7.2 - Release Date: 1/21/05 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K1 missing parts - is this to be expected?
Funny, when I inventoried mine all the parts were there and the count was perfect the first time through, except for one cap I thought was missing. Didn't have to do it again because when assembly was complete there were no left over parts. Stan Rife W5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hisashi T Fujinaka Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 missing parts - is this to be expected? On Fri, 21 Jan 2005, Larry Makoski W2LJ wrote: No matter what people say, there's no magic or mojo in these things. People make mistakes, so if you can't find the parts, send an email to Elecraft. I was missing several toroids and a couple of caps from my SSB board and I had them replaced fairly quickly. I defy anyone to go through their entire kit and just individually count the parts, and then do it again and see if the counts match. There's hundreds of little bits and that they got them most right is great. 100% accuracy would mean checking, double checking, triple checking and then having to pay that much extra for the human labor to do all that checking. You want your K2 to cost twice as much? If so, have them ship it to me, I'll check all the parts, and then I'll charge you my time for getting all the parts right. -- Hisashi T Fujinaka - [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K1 missing parts - is this to be expected?
On Fri, 21 Jan 2005, Larry Makoski W2LJ wrote: When I built my K1 and again when I built my K2 there was not a single part missing. Nada, zip, zilch, zed, zero. I had THOUGHT there were parts missing in both kits. It turned out that I had overlooked them or found them to be in a place other than where I had expected them to be. No matter what people say, there's no magic or mojo in these things. People make mistakes, so if you can't find the parts, send an email to Elecraft. I was missing several toroids and a couple of caps from my SSB board and I had them replaced fairly quickly. I defy anyone to go through their entire kit and just individually count the parts, and then do it again and see if the counts match. There's hundreds of little bits and that they got them most right is great. 100% accuracy would mean checking, double checking, triple checking and then having to pay that much extra for the human labor to do all that checking. You want your K2 to cost twice as much? If so, have them ship it to me, I'll check all the parts, and then I'll charge you my time for getting all the parts right. -- Hisashi T Fujinaka - [EMAIL PROTECTED] BSEE(6/86) + BSChem(3/95) + BAEnglish(8/95) + MSCS(8/03) + $2.50 = latte ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Fw: Welcome to the Elecraft mailing list
Dear Sir: Tks to you all on the efficient manner in which you handle your correspondence. Please go ahead and Post Me To This List. Thank You. 73,s CUL, Jim (N5NVP) - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 1:17 PM Subject: Welcome to the Elecraft mailing list Welcome to the Elecraft@mailman.qth.net mailing list! To post to this list, send your email to: elecraft@mailman.qth.net General information about the mailing list is at: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft If you ever want to unsubscribe or change your options (eg, switch to or from digest mode, change your password, etc.), visit your subscription page at: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/options/elecraft/bookter%40bellsouth.net You can also make such adjustments via email by sending a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word `help' in the subject or body (don't include the quotes), and you will get back a message with instructions. You must know your password to change your options (including changing the password, itself) or to unsubscribe. It is: 6879 Normally, Mailman will remind you of your mailman.qth.net mailing list passwords once every month, although you can disable this if you prefer. This reminder will also include instructions on how to unsubscribe or change your account options. There is also a button on your options page that will email your current password to you. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
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Dear Sir: The following msg came back to me as if you did not receive it. Please Post Me to This List-Thanks in advance. 73's CUL, Jim (N5NVP) - Original Message - From: James J. Bookter, Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 1:49 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Fw: Welcome to the Elecraft mailing list Dear Sir: Tks to you all on the efficient manner in which you handle your correspondence. Please go ahead and Post Me To This List. Thank You. 73,s CUL, Jim (N5NVP) - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 1:17 PM Subject: Welcome to the Elecraft mailing list Welcome to the Elecraft@mailman.qth.net mailing list! To post to this list, send your email to: elecraft@mailman.qth.net General information about the mailing list is at: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft If you ever want to unsubscribe or change your options (eg, switch to or from digest mode, change your password, etc.), visit your subscription page at: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/options/elecraft/bookter%40bellsouth.net You can also make such adjustments via email by sending a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word `help' in the subject or body (don't include the quotes), and you will get back a message with instructions. You must know your password to change your options (including changing the password, itself) or to unsubscribe. It is: 6879 Normally, Mailman will remind you of your mailman.qth.net mailing list passwords once every month, although you can disable this if you prefer. This reminder will also include instructions on how to unsubscribe or change your account options. There is also a button on your options page that will email your current password to you. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] NEW Sewdivine Elecraft Shirt Link
This should work... let me know if it doesn't. Thanks http://home.centurytel.net/w9wis/sewdivine/Elecraft_Shirts.html -- Michael Melland, W9WIS Redgranite WI USA EN54lc http://home.centurytel.net/w9wis/ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K1 missing parts - is this to be expected?
Evening Craig, I've built the K2 with nearly all the mods for it, a K1 with a couple of the mods for it, now doing the KX1 and DSP for the K2. I can only remember one time that I was missing any parts..and I just happen to have those parts in my junk box. Not sure how many kits you have built over the years...I've done quite a few in the last 30+ and no matter who I got the kit from, there has been a time or two that I was missing something. Having said that and been down this road enough to know that no matter how hard you try, there is always a chance that a piece here and there might come up missing. With Elecraft, I found a simple e-mail to them was all it takes to get my missing part(s)... and I had the confirmation with a day or two that the part was being shipped and it was here within a week. I hope your not discouraged by any of this and allow yourself to enjoy the building process and even more fun is the operating it once it is done. Not since my Heathkit days have I found a company who is more into taking care of their customers than Elecraft is...and they have been that way since day one. Let us know when the rig is done and on the air so we can work you. 72's...Mike, WB8ICN - Original Message - From: Craig Rairdin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 8:45 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K1 missing parts - is this to be expected? Just spent my first hour with my K1 kit. Here's what I'm missing so far: 2 - Thermal insulator, TO220; for Q6, Q7 (RF BOARD) 1 - Acrylic display bezel; for LCD (Front Panel) 1- 2N7000 transistor, TO-92 plastic I have two extra resistors. That's just the Packing Box Parts List and the Front Panel Board Parts List. I'll call in the AM for replacements, but holy cow. Does it get better? (I hope!) Who is Christine and how much did she have to drink before she packed my kit? :-) Craig WB0GUU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.7.1 - Release Date: 1/19/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.7.1 - Release Date: 1/19/2005 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: Fw: [Elecraft] Fw: Welcome to the Elecraft mailing list
On Fri, Jan 21, 2005 at 01:56:59PM -0600, James J. Bookter, Jr. wrote: Dear Sir: The following msg came back to me as if you did not receive it. Please Post Me to This List-Thanks in advance. It's working--you've posted it twice. Welcome to the list. Bob, N7XY ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 turning power behavior
G'day, snipo If you whistle/speak into the mic you get no RF out ! snipo OK I agree. Using PTT I can hear my carrier leak on an outboard RX. When I reduce requested power from 100W past the 10W transition there isn't any reduction in the signal level. Increasing the requested power past the 10W transition the carrier leak decreases and there is no modulation. Also there is no transition from Low to High on the KAT100 display as previously mentioned. Quirky but no big deal and certainly not an operational problem, particularly on CW where it would never be noticed because of the QSK. On SSB just drop the PTT and all is well with the world. Personally I'd be more interested in the A/B VFO switching remembering independent mode settings. Regards, Mike VP8NO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K1 missing parts - is this to be expected?
No Comment needed... Glad you found your parts. Art W6KY Craig Rairdin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Who is Christine and how much did she have to drink before she packed my kit? :-) Why would it 'never' occur to me to make a comment like this about someone I didn't know? Art W6KY Maybe because you have no sense of humor? Hard to say, since I don't know you. :-) In the end, Christine did a better job than I thought. Even sent me a couple spare resistors. Craig ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] L31
Kevin, The smaller the PLL range, the better the temperature stability. The 10uH gives better temperature stability, so try for the 9.8 kHz minimum with 10 uH first. If you have a particularly good PLL crystal (there is some variation in each manufactured batch) then you may need 12 uH to make it pull over a 9.8 kHz range. 73 Paul ZL3IN Do I need to get a hold of Elecraft to send the 12uH inductor or go ahead with the 10uH and see what I get for reference oscillator range? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KDSP2 Capacitor Installation
I need some recommendations. The KDSP2 instructions state to install C5, C8,C3, and C4 with the capacitor flush to tje PCB with the exposed leads not more than 1/32 (1mm) above the PCB. Could someone please tell me how they accomplished this task. The best I can mamage without cracking the ceramic around the leads is 2/32 Pictures would be great. 73, KI4DGH Chuck Gehring ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KDSP2 Capacitor Installation
Chuck Gehring wrote: I need some recommendations. The KDSP2 instructions state to install C5, C8,C3, and C4 with the capacitor flush to tje PCB with the exposed leads not more than 1/32 (1mm) above the PCB. Could someone please tell me how they accomplished this task. The best I can mamage without cracking the ceramic around the leads is 2/32 Pictures would be great. The kits sometimes contain capacitors whose leads are 0.2 spacing rather than 0.1 spacing. The capacitor manufacturer then bends the leads inward with a little jog and they come out as 0.1. I just checked the clearances on the KDSP2 PCB and 1/16 of an on the capacitor leads should be OK. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KDSP2 Capacitor Installation
Chuck: I need some recommendations. The KDSP2 instructions state to install C5, C8,C3, and C4 with the capacitor flush to tje PCB with the exposed leads not more than 1/32 (1mm) above the PCB. Could someone please tell me how they accomplished this task. The best I can mamage without cracking the ceramic around the leads is 2/32 Pictures would be great. Fresh out of pics, but here's how I've done it for a long time (read decades). Use the TIP of a pair of small-tipped needle-nosed pliers and CRUSH just the over-dip epoxy which extends down onto the wire leads. Rotate the capacitor and crush again. Carefully use your fingers to pick off the crushed over-dip. Use the tip end of the pliers to individually straighten each of the pre-bent bends in the component lead and then re-bend ONLY if needed. When you are straightening the bends hold the lead by its END, rather than by the component body, so the body does not absorb any of the stress imparted by the pliers. It's pretty difficult to not hold the component body if you are RE-bending the leads, but as I noted previously, re-bend only if absolutely necessary. 73, Tom Hammond N0SS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] New Award ?????
Looks like we're going to have to come up with a new award category Yesterday, I got a letter from Arnold KØZK who holds Century Club Award #2 and Worked All States Award #6. Arnold's been busy and at it again! This time he has worked all 50 states; but this time, all the ops he worked were fellow Elecrafters !!! Hmm . I'm going to have to think about this. Maybe we'll call it Elecraft² W.A.S. (Arnold's suggestion) Whatever we call it, KØZK will have certificate #1. Anyone have any creative ideas as to what we should call this new award ? 73 de Larry W2LJ Your humble Elecraft awards admin guy ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] New Award ?????
WAERIAS, pronounced WEAR-ee-ass (Acronyms at NASA had to be pronouncable, and generally typable with the fingers of one hand -- while the other hand held down the shift key) Worked All Elecraft Rigs In All States. Fred K6DGW Auburn CA CM98lw Larry Makoski W2LJ wrote: Looks like we're going to have to come up with a new award category Yesterday, I got a letter from Arnold KØZK who holds Century Club Award #2 and Worked All States Award #6. Arnold's been busy and at it again! This time he has worked all 50 states; but this time, all the ops he worked were fellow Elecrafters !!! Hmm . I'm going to have to think about this. Maybe we'll call it Elecraft² W.A.S. (Arnold's suggestion) Whatever we call it, KØZK will have certificate #1. Anyone have any creative ideas as to what we should call this new award ? 73 de Larry W2LJ Your humble Elecraft awards admin guy ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2: Tilt Bail Installation Question
Hello All, I'm currently building my K2, and have come to the tilt bail installation part. I must be missing something, because the force required to compress the tilt bail between the two rubber feet seems very excessive. To make the bail fit between to feet will require A LOT of force. Is this normal? Whenever I have to really force something when building, my first thought is that something is not rightalthough I really don't see how anything could be wrong here. I appreciate any feedback. Mike Hagey/NR7F ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2: Tilt Bail Installation Question
Mike, A goodly amount of force is normal. It is often difficult to hold the bail and foot still and straight enough to get the proper screws into the holes. I temporarily use the longest black screws that you have in the K2 kit (the ones that will be used to mount the final transistors) - use just the long screw and a nut, you can put enough force on the bail and foot to insert the long screw at an angle and start the nut on it. Then that screw can be tightened enough to get the foot at a better angle - once you have 2 temporary screws in that way, you can tighten them and then remove one at a time and put the proper mounting screws in with their lockwashers. It takes more time to tell about it than to do it. 73, Don W3FPR - Original Message - I'm currently building my K2, and have come to the tilt bail installation part. I must be missing something, because the force required to compress the tilt bail between the two rubber feet seems very excessive. To make the bail fit between to feet will require A LOT of force. Is this normal? Whenever I have to really force something when building, my first thought is that something is not rightalthough I really don't see how anything could be wrong here. I appreciate any feedback. Mike Hagey/NR7F ___ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 FOR SALE
FOR SALE: Elecraft K2 with KAT2 automatic antenna tuner and KSB2 ssb adapter. Built to the highest standards by Extra Class ham and retired electronics instructor for 38 years.This ser.no. 34XX model was built using toroids from The Toroid Guy . It is in mint condition except for a small scratch on one side panel. Works beautifully. Includes all documentation for the K2 and the two modules installed. I am selling only to build another. This is my second K2 built and worked the first time with absolutely no problems. $875 plus shipping in the US. Payment by USPS Money Order only. Will accept Paypal if you pay fees. Richard Cash W4UGM. Email for questions or call (864) 463-4205. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] 2nd ksb2 works different
Bert, I have been pondering your reflector note -- and as far as I know, there is nothing on the KSB2 that is band dependent, it operates at the IF frequency only. Are you certain your K2 gives full power output with the old KSB2 installed? Re-check to be certain. The only potential differences could be in the firmware and possibly the ALC circuits on the KSB2. Compare the ALC components between the two boards carefully - perhaps you will find the answer to the mystery - and swap firmware on the 2 boards to see if the problem follows the firmware. It may have been on E-bay because there was some problem with it - my scepticism is showing. 73, Don W3FPR - Original Message - I'm running a K2 ser. 1020 with an old ksb2 rev.2. this combination runs very well so far. At Christmas I got a second ksb2 from eBay, unbuild and a new rev. D. I bought this, because I wanted to do the bandwith mods anyway. The Kit is containing the new crystals and I got perfect 2% capacitors. Anyway, as I tried to change the old against new I realized a good modulation and a nearly perfect ssb sound on 80m. But - only on 80m (160 not installed) I got 10 watts out of the box - the power is a step lower on every higher band. On 10m I got only 1,5 watt out. Did I try a wrong combination? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
