[Elecraft] K2 - Low level output for tape recorder etc..
I am sure that I saw reference to a mod to take a low level audio output from the K2 to feed to a tape recorder or data decoder/computer. Can anyone kindly point me to an article please? Ideally I would like to take it via an unused socket on the rear panel or perhaps even via an unused mic pin. Thanks for any pointers and a very Happy Christmas from a new reflector member. Andy. ___ 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 - Low level output for tape recorder etc..
Try http://www.pi4cc.nl/personal/pc2a/ Peter PC2A On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 09:33:05 +, 6JB wrote: I am sure that I saw reference to a mod to take a low level audio output from the K2 to feed to a tape recorder or data decoder/computer. Can anyone kindly point me to an article please? Ideally I would like to take it via an unused socket on the rear panel or perhaps even via an unused mic pin. Thanks for any pointers and a very Happy Christmas from a new reflector member. Andy. ___ 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 -- Pc2a -- XS2Mail: Check your mail anywhere http://www.xs2mail.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] Elecraft: Amplifier for K1
Hi folks, I have a TS520S. The low level circuitry is faulty but the PA and tank circuits are OK. My main rig is the K1 but it would be nice to be able to run QRO on occasions. So to get QRO on the cheap could I use the PA on the TS520 as an amp for the K1? My antennas are all resonant so matching to the TS520 is no probs. I guess I would loose QSK and would need a relay to bypass the 520 in rx mode. Not sure what sort of signal level would be required at the grid of the 1st 6146. One thought is to operate the K1 into a dummy load with a resistor divider tap off to feed the amp. Don't really want to modify the K1. Also is K1 OK being operated in close proximity to 100W tank circuits. There's plenty of metal around it. This is all off the top of my head and I have no experience of RF power amps. Am I flogging a dead horse here or should I just build a linear? Can't afford a K2 hi. Martin M0KWV K1 #1534 Why not take a look at our Web site? http://www.simoncarves.com * The information in this email and any attachments may contain privileged and/or confidential information intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If the reader of this email is not the intended addressee, or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the addressee, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify me by telephone or email and delete all copies immediately. * ___ 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 Odd Power issues
I was tweaking up my Band Pass filters the other day, and noticed something weird. If you advance the Power Requested knob fully clockwise, it reads 15.2 watts on all bands except 12 meters. For 24 megacyccles per second, it shows 10.0 watts. The K2 (#2456 + A:B, etc.) produces over 10 watts (but not 15.2!) everywhere below 24kkcps, but this behavior of the POUT display has me baffled. Since I always run 5 watts anyhow, I don't see any operational issue, but I sure am curious. Also, power seems a bit low on 10 (and maybe 12) meters, and current a bit high on 160 - I'd not noticed due to the above mentioned self-imposed 5 watt limit. Any ideas out there? Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 Raw data (Power from the KAT2 in CALP mode, Heathkit Cantenna). Power: Car battery on 16 guage wire (My bench supply peaks at 3A). kkcps Pout (max CW) 1.89.9 (High-current annunciator, CAL Cur at 4.0) 3.5 13.9 7.0 13.5 10.1 12.9 14.0 13.8 18.1 14.1 21.0 11.4 24.99.6 (Software limited or hardware? Hu.) 28.05.8 ___ 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 Filters
On Oct 13, 2004, at 9:57 PM, Joe - aa4nn wrote: I wish there was a K2 button you could push to see what filter is active. Not me. I just wish the K2 displayed the selected filter all the time... Of course, that would require more display room. Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASELMail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quote: Not within a thousand years will man ever fly! -- Wilbur Wright, 1901 ___ 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 Odd Power issues
I'm aware of that setting, but the symptom is on 24 only, not on 28. Very odd. Also, I didn't remember that it was for 12 also. So, I set the Po28 to 15. Now both 24 and 28 show 15.2 as max requested. I set it back to 10. Still both 24 and 28 show 15.2 as max requested. I'm guessing the firmware got lost, at some point, and toggling Po28 fixed it. Now the display is believable, and I've got a couple transformers to inspect for the low power out on the higher bands. Very interesting result. Dan k4zm sez: snip In your Secondard Menu of the firmware there is a setting called Po28 it comes defaulted to 10 watts and this controls the maximum output on 12 and 10 meters. /snip Sent via the WebMail system at visioncomm.net ___ 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 Filters
There is! Put your finger between XFIL and AGC and press the phantom button. The filter setting displays without changing anything. I use it all the time. The book will say to press both buttons at the same time. That's hard to do. Just press between them instead. I know it's a nit, but a mind is a terrible thing. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip I wish there was a K2 button you could push to see what filter is active. /snip Sent via the WebMail system at visioncomm.net ___ 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 Filters
If you use HamRadioDeluxe for computer control you'll see it on your screen. Gregg R. Lengling, W9DHI, Un-Retired K2/100 SN 3075 http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org - Original Message - From: Bill Coleman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 7:19 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Filters On Oct 13, 2004, at 9:57 PM, Joe - aa4nn wrote: I wish there was a K2 button you could push to see what filter is active. Not me. I just wish the K2 displayed the selected filter all the time... Of course, that would require more display room. Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASELMail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quote: Not within a thousand years will man ever fly! -- Wilbur Wright, 1901 ___ 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] CW Tuning Indicator - Kitting Status, etc.
Hi Folks: Sorry for the bandwidth, but... with any luck at all, this'll be the last(!) posting on this subject to the entire reflector! I'm sure there is loud applause somewhere out there! The response to the call for orders for the SMD version of the K6XX CW Tuning Indicator have been (almost) overwhelming. Much better than I'd anticipated. I have received orders from the following builders: (sorted by number, suffix, and prefix, read down the columns) WØCZ VK1KCK K3MZ K5AND W7SNH MØDKN W1MT WA3TUU KD5DYIWA7SPY GØGSJ KA1OX K3UJ KG5E W7TK NØHHS N1ULV VE3YZA KD5EJA W7VXS WØIFL WB2ART OE3ZK K5GUS W8IRQ NØKIA K2CPE W4BQP KC5VF NA8M WBØLRJ WB2EWU W4/G4BUE WA5ZNUKC8SES WØMPR W2GIW KI4DGH W6CUIWA8SRA MØRAC K2HYD WA4FOM KG6HSIAF8X WØSZ NY2LJ N4FYS K6IA K8ZT AAØVE N2RDT KI4GGX VE6ISSHB9CEY KLØWN K2SD N4GSD I7ALEKQ9L KBØYH W2SR G4NJW W7AVK N9MZP WØYHE VE2WMA W4RAK N7BNTOH9NB ISØYPS N3AM VK4SO K7DKDAJ9Q KEØZX N3AO KF4VCP K7EC W9TO KB1AHR N3CKK G4WJB W7JJL K1EV PA3GYU K4YYX DF7KHK NN1F GM3JKS K5AKW W7KXB If you ordered a kit and your call is not here, PLEASE CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY! About a week ago, I checked with Mouser, to confirm availability of parts prior to ordering. Remember, I was gonna order parts at the end of this month, based upon the orders received at the end of the month. Turns out that Mouser was out of the NJM2211M PLL, and there was going to be a 39 day back order delay. So I placed the order for parts immediately, in the hope of reducing the wait for kitting and eventual delivery of the kits. At the time I placed the order I had 132 kits reserved, so I've ordered parts for a total of 160 kits... hoping that the back ordered PLLs will arrive about the time they'd have normally been expected had they been in stock and if I'd ordered at the end of the month... e.g. delivery around Jan 10-15. At present I have about 15 kits uncommitted. Once orders for those kits are filled, only bare bones boards will then be available in the future. I will continue to accept orders until the remaining 15 kits are reserved and then that will be it. I'm holding five (5) kits as back-ups for any which might not make it to their rightful owners, and I will accept 'waiting list' requests for those kits should they not be required later as backups. Kits are $17/each ppd to your (US) mailbox, and $19/each of DX delivery. Contact me directly if you are interested and for order information. Here's wishing everyone the very best of season's greetings from Jeri and myself, and I wish you a SAFE, HEALTHY, and VERY PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR! 73, Tom (N0SS) Jeri (K0RPH) Hammond ___ 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 Filters
There IS a button... err... well a 'buttons'... briefly press both [AGC] and [XFIL] at the same time to see the currently active Xtal Filter. Availability is dependent upon firmware rev, but was implemented quite a while back, so most K2's should offer it. 73, Tom At 07:19 AM 12/20/04, Bill Coleman wrote: On Oct 13, 2004, at 9:57 PM, Joe - aa4nn wrote: I wish there was a K2 button you could push to see what filter is active. Not me. I just wish the K2 displayed the selected filter all the time... Of course, that would require more display room. Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASELMail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quote: Not within a thousand years will man ever fly! -- Wilbur Wright, 1901 ___ 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 Odd Power issues
Dan: Depends upon which MODE you're in when you set power. Po28 only is active in modes other than CW. 73, Tom N0SS At 07:23 AM 12/20/04, Dan Barker wrote: I'm aware of that setting, but the symptom is on 24 only, not on 28. Very odd. Also, I didn't remember that it was for 12 also. So, I set the Po28 to 15. Now both 24 and 28 show 15.2 as max requested. I set it back to 10. Still both 24 and 28 show 15.2 as max requested. I'm guessing the firmware got lost, at some point, and toggling Po28 fixed it. Now the display is believable, and I've got a couple transformers to inspect for the low power out on the higher bands. Very interesting result. Dan k4zm sez: snip In your Secondard Menu of the firmware there is a setting called Po28 it comes defaulted to 10 watts and this controls the maximum output on 12 and 10 meters. /snip Sent via the WebMail system at visioncomm.net ___ 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] footswitch
Heil has a nice footswitch. NRE/COLE Test Center OH-3 pcarteratgcfn.org or wd8qwratarrl.net Philip L. Carter, WD8QWR [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
[Elecraft] K1 ATU Dead on 40
I have a K1 and the ATU died o 40, I get 9.9 and it will click but not tune. It tunes the other three bands fine. Antenna is attic dipole that works fine, other rigs tune it with no problem. All the relays seem to click. Anyone ever have a band quit on the tuner? What should I do? Tnx Bill KG4FXG Bill Carter, CPA Senior Accountant - Generation Oglethorpe Power Corporation Direct 770-270-7559 [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] footswitch
Heil has a nice footswitch. I use the Heil footswitch with my K2... just a matter of making up a short patch cord(1/4fm to 1/8m stereo) for the 1/4 plug. Use it with the key jack for PTT with the Heil Proset. Works FB Tom aa2vk -- * Member of NORCAL, NJQRP, LIQRP, HFPack * *K2 #1213 * * LIQRP Web Page : www.qsl.net/liqrp * * Personal web page : www.erols.com/tjmc * ___ 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] Robert Gutknecht, WB2EWU, PLEASE E-MAIL ME..!
Robert Gutknecht, WB2EWU. Please contact me, e-mail sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] is being bounced, marked USER UNKNOWN. 73, Tom HammondN0SS ___ 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] footswitch
I was able to get a couple footswitches for free from my son, who does live sound production as a hobby. Evidently many effects boxes come with em, but often are not used. A music/sound shop might be a source .. just poked around Google and found http://www.mccormicksnet.com/midihard/yamapedl.htm, $12.95 for the sustain pedal complete with 1/4 plug ... de John/W1RT On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 09:46:58 -0500, TJM [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Heil has a nice footswitch. I use the Heil footswitch with my K2... just a matter of making up a short patch cord(1/4fm to 1/8m stereo) for the 1/4 plug. Use it with the key jack for PTT with the Heil Proset. Works FB Tom aa2vk -- * Member of NORCAL, NJQRP, LIQRP, HFPack * *K2 #1213 * * LIQRP Web Page : www.qsl.net/liqrp * * Personal web page : www.erols.com/tjmc * ___ 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 subcription
This is a test to see if I am correctly connected. I have been receiving posts to this reflector but my messages in have been rejected. I have multiple email accounts and I suspect that is the reason. I changed things and hopefully this works. Anyway, I have just completed the K-2 construction and all seems to be working. Had a few problems but got them solved. Just installed the KNB2 and KDSP2 modules. The DSP is working fine and the KNB2 passes all of the tests. I think there is something wrong in the KNB2; I can hear nothing different when it is turned on. ___ 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 subcription
George The fact that you don't hear anything diferent with the KNB2 turned on doesn't mean it isn't working. It just means that the kind of noise it is designed for isn't happening just then. Some fellows have used an electric drill as a noise source to test their blankers. This gives the pulse type noises that the blanker works best on. Try that and see if you can tell on from off. Good luck and 73 Bob N6WG ___ 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 - Low level output for tape recorder etc..
Hi easier mod (if you can read German) from DJ8TL. http://www.dj4uf.de/projekt/K2/k2_mod.htm no additional kit, just some junkbox components 73 Tom PC5D - Original Message - From: Pc2a [EMAIL PROTECTED] Try http://www.pi4cc.nl/personal/pc2a/ Peter PC2A On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 09:33:05 +, 6JB wrote: I am sure that I saw reference to a mod to take a low level audio output from the K2 to feed to a tape recorder or data decoder/computer. ___ 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 subcription
On Mon, Dec 20, 2004 at 08:49:04AM -0800, George A. Thornton wrote: This is a test to see if I am correctly connected. I have been receiving posts to this reflector but my messages in have been rejected. I have multiple email accounts and I suspect that is the reason. With Mailman lists, it is possible to subscribe from multiple addresses and set all but one of these to disabled delivery. This allows you to post from any subscribed address without receiving multiple copies of the messages. 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
[Elecraft] CW
I am new to QRP, not ham radio as I was licensed in 1961. I have a used K2 SR# 1837. I realize that cw is the only way to go, but the cw is way back in memory, and 5wpm is about all I can copy. Are there any real slow nets for QRP that anyone knows of? tnx and 73 Bill n2dh Merry Christmas ___ 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] CW
Hi Bill Welcome to our particular form of madness :-) QRP does not necessarily equate to slow code speed. There are slow speed nets, at least I've seen them mentioned in the past. Personally, I think your best bet is to just get on the air at a speed you can handle and make contacts. People will slow down for you, and you will gradually speed up. A good way to practice is to send to yourself from a page in a book. Try to send a bit faster than you are comfortable with, and you will find that your mental processing of code will speed up on receive also. Good luck, 73 and Merry Christmas. Bob N6WG ___ 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] Lessons I have learned from my first K-2
I thought I would share some comments concerning my personal experiences in building my first K-2. Perhaps this will help someone starting out. I am not a skilled electronics technician, and I am a bit of a klutz with mechanical stuff. Many years ago I built a Heathkit hi-fi stereo amp. I remember that I learned nothing about testing or troubleshooting from that experience. In general I really enjoyed putting the K-2 together. I learned a lot. I now feel I know this radio and can solve problems on my own. I made a few mistakes during construction. First, I did not really understand capacitor identification codes when I started. As a result, I misidentified a couple capacitors and installed them in the wrong locations. I recommend that anyone new to this stuff take the time to read carefully page 9 of the manual, as well as material from the ARRL handbook on component identification. When in doubt, ask. Second, I was a bit timid in my soldering technique. I was afraid of burning something, so I was gentler than I needed to be. Fortunately, I was able to have a friend with 40 years experience in aircraft electronics look over my work. I have followed his suggestions and things have gone better. If you, like me, are new to soldering, get some advice from an elmer; it can save you considerable turmoil later. Third, I wound my own toroids. I generally did not find that hard to do. Kind of like sewing a button; it was relaxing. I did however have problems with preparation of toroid leads. I did not realize the toroids were nonconducting, so I was afraid of bare wires near the toroid surface. Some of my first leads were not stripped close enough to the toroid body. I also tried different techniques to strip the leads. I eventually reached the conclusion that the approach recommended by the manual is the best. I used a heavier soldering iron, got a bulb of solder going on it, and ran the toroid wire through the ball. This worked the best and left a good, tinned surface. Finally, I made a couple of mistakes due to fatigue. This is really a nit-picky process, and it is really easy to space things out when you are tired. IN solving problems, I found it good to proofread parts placement, especially after building the RF board. I went through the manual and checked off every component for the proper number and orientation. That gave me confidence that I had done it right. Anyway, I hope these comments help someone. IF I CAN DO THIS YOU CAN DO THIS. ___ 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] Just worked Santa Claus with my KX1
I just worked Santa Claus Land Official Amateur Radio Station OH9SCL (KP26um) from the Palo Alto, CA Baylands (CM87xl) on 14.010 with my KX1 at 4W, a Hamstick on my car roof, a 16ft wire radial, and the WB6ZQZ balun. At 5051 miles that beats 1000Miles/W. Hamcall.net says their website is http://www.oh9scl.com but it doesn't appear to be up. 73, Leigh. ___ 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] Is it possible to monitor digital, transmissions.
Jess (AE0CW), Thanks for your reply and offer for the cable, but I allready have my interface hooked up and working. Doug (N7BNT), I have the PSKMETER and it's a great tool for PSK. I use it also to set up the audio level for rtty, and the other digital modes. What I mean is that my Yaesu MP rig has a transmit monitor build in, so that while I am transmitting rtty, psk, cw or voice, I am able to hear it on the MP's speaker. I wanted to know if the K2 had that same feature. What I have done to listen to what I am sending is to put a Y connector on the Speaker out on the PC and 1 side goes to interface and then on to the mic audio in on the K2. The other side of the Y goes to my PC speaker. This works, but the sound was terrible, mostly hum. I since changed to a better PC speaker and it seems ok now. When I run my MP I turn my PC speakers off, just wanted to do the same with the K2. Jerry, N2uz ___ 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] Elecraft Holiday Shut Down 12/24 - 12/31
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Re: [Elecraft] KIO2
Lot's of commercial options .. just head down to your local computer store and buy a USB serial port .. de John/W1RT On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 17:35:25 -0500, Gilbert J Cross [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wanting to try out the new KIO2 I found that my computer has only USB ports. Is it possible to cobble up an adaptor to get from the DB9 to the USB port? Thanks muchGil K8EAG Happy holidays to all ___ 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] KIO2
The DB9 to serial port is not as simple as wiring it together. It requires a dedicated USB chip and converter for use with DB9. You can buy a ready made USB to DB9 but it still may not work with the KIO2 since the USB to DB9 is a virtual port and not a true serial DB9 port. You may want to ask if anyone has been successful using the serial DB9 to USB converter with the KIO2. Regards, Robert VE3RPF John D'Ausilio wrote: Lot's of commercial options .. just head down to your local computer store and buy a USB serial port .. de John/W1RT On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 17:35:25 -0500, Gilbert J Cross [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wanting to try out the new KIO2 I found that my computer has only USB ports. Is it possible to cobble up an adaptor to get from the DB9 to the USB port? Thanks muchGil K8EAG Happy holidays to all ___ 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 outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.296 / Virus Database: 265.6.0 - Release Date: 12/17/2004 ___ 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] KIO2
I'm using the USB to Serial from Keyspan www.keyspan.com It works on Windows and Macintosh... I have a Mac... and it works like a charm !!! Le 04-12-20, à 17:24, Robert a écrit : The DB9 to serial port is not as simple as wiring it together. It requires a dedicated USB chip and converter for use with DB9. You can buy a ready made USB to DB9 but it still may not work with the KIO2 since the USB to DB9 is a virtual port and not a true serial DB9 port. You may want to ask if anyone has been successful using the serial DB9 to USB converter with the KIO2. Regards, Robert VE3RPF John D'Ausilio wrote: Lot's of commercial options .. just head down to your local computer store and buy a USB serial port .. de John/W1RT On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 17:35:25 -0500, Gilbert J Cross [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wanting to try out the new KIO2 I found that my computer has only USB ports. Is it possible to cobble up an adaptor to get from the DB9 to the USB port? Thanks muchGil K8EAG Happy holidays to all ___ 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 outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.296 / Virus Database: 265.6.0 - Release Date: 12/17/2004 ___ 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 === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard === ___ 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] KIO2
This site may be of help: http://www.microham.com/USB%20interfaces.html 73 John K7FD From: Gilbert J Cross [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2004/12/20 Mon PM 10:35:25 GMT To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KIO2 Wanting to try out the new KIO2 I found that my computer has only USB ports. Is it possible to cobble up an adaptor to get from the DB9 to the USB port? Thanks muchGil K8EAG Happy holidays to all ___ 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] Re: your Mac
Le 04-12-20, à 18:43, Jean-François Ménard a écrit : Hi, I'm using MacLoggerDX from DogPark Software. A excellent software that support the K2. I'm using a Powerbook G4 too!! Take a look at : http://www.machamradio.com/ It is a good stating point for a Mac user. 73 Le 04-12-20, à 19:39, Slater Tubman a écrit : I am new to the Mac world, using a Powerbook G4. What software do you use with your Elecraft? Thanks, and 73 Slater Tubman VE5OA Wolseley, SK === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard === === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard === ___ 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] KIO2
I have been successful with the edgeport series... both 4 serial 8 serial... not cheap but does provide 8 configurable serial ports * !!! great for the ICOMs the rotor the Uniden 780, several programmers and of course the K2 on com7.. http://www.digi.com/products/usb/edgeport.jsp bill At 04:24 PM 12/20/2004, Robert wrote: The DB9 to serial port is not as simple as wiring it together. It requires a dedicated USB chip and converter for use with DB9. You can buy a ready made USB to DB9 but it still may not work with the KIO2 since the USB to DB9 is a virtual port and not a true serial DB9 port. You may want to ask if anyone has been successful using the serial DB9 to USB converter with the KIO2. Regards, Robert VE3RPF John D'Ausilio wrote: Lot's of commercial options .. just head down to your local computer store and buy a USB serial port .. de John/W1RT On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 17:35:25 -0500, Gilbert J Cross [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wanting to try out the new KIO2 I found that my computer has only USB ports. Is it possible to cobble up an adaptor to get from the DB9 to the USB port? Thanks muchGil K8EAG Happy holidays to all ___ 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 outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.296 / Virus Database: 265.6.0 - Release Date: 12/17/2004 ___ 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] CW
This is all great advice from everybody. Bill, I hope you do get on the air and get some 'on-the-job' training. We'll definitely slow down for ya. This brings up a very legitimate point. It used to be that the novice bands were the training ground for new hams, or even for seasoned hams wanting to practice their code speed and CW skills. As a novice, I used to love to talk to non-novices that would come into the novice band to talk to us newbies, because generally they pushed me to faster speeds than I was used to. It was good practice. Since I've upgraded, I've still tried occasionally to keep up this custom of going into the novice bands and calling a slow CQ in case there are any folks wanting to have a QSO. In fact, just in the last month, I've been doing this a lot more. However... in the last month I think I've spent a total of two solid hours calling CQ (!) without a single response. How sad, but there seems to be nobody left in the novice bands, let alone any that would answer my CQ. I haven't heard a single signal there in years. Have you? Well, maybe one of these days, someone will answer... Al W6LX -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of James T. Jim Rogers, W4ATK Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 5:22 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: RE:[Elecraft] CW Hey Bill, Don't worry about being a little slow on CW. Just jump on in there. If the other guy won't slow down for you to your comfortable speed, it is his loss. I hope I will see you on 7040 or 14060 real soon. If you hear W4ATK be sure and give me a call. 73 Jim, W4ATK K2 #4028 ___ 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] CW
On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since I've upgraded, I've still tried occasionally to keep up this custom of going into the novice bands and calling a slow CQ in case there are any folks wanting to have a QSO. In fact, just in the last month, I've been doing this a lot more. However... in the last month I think I've spent a total of two solid hours calling CQ (!) without a single response. How sad, but there seems to be nobody left in the novice bands, let alone any that would answer my CQ. I haven't heard a single signal there in years. Have you? It would be really nice if, say, 50k-60k were to be considered a slower speed segment. It's just beyond the high activity areas on most bands, but close enough in that it doesn't take any extra effort to visit. I never hear anything on the FIST calling freqs (usually 58k up from the bottom of the band), but they should be ideal places to find operators who are happy to QRS. ___ 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] Thanks for everyone's help!!!
Tom wrote: Ann, So tell us what the resolution was with Q7 and Q8, now that they are Safe and sound underneath K2 #4594!! Tom YES!!! Q7 and Q8 are sitting pretty under the K2 ;) Of course it was mybonehead mistake and after reading a number of responses it finally clicked GEE...they really do fit nicely when they are placed UPSIDE DOWN!!! (hi hi) And, guess what, after I looked at the diagram that is JUST what I SHOULD have done. I must have looked at that diagram about 4 times and FINALLY after reading a number of emails and taking another look it all made sense!!! The word, orientation is what made me think...thanks so much Bob!!! I finished the final receive and transmit alignment just a few minutes ago and am enjoying this great rig!!! ___ 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] CW
I match the speed of the other station when in casual QSO/Ragchew mode. I generally do not tune into the novice/T+ sub-bands because I'm really lazy. I probably should, although I doubt there are many there ... there weren'd during the ARRL10, and they would have counted for more points per QSO so you'd think it would have been attractive. The novice sub-bands may be an anachronism. Happy Holidays to all, Fred K6DGW Auburn CA CM98lw Jessie Oberreuter wrote: On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since I've upgraded, I've still tried occasionally to keep up this custom of going into the novice bands and calling a slow CQ in case there are any folks wanting to have a QSO. In fact, just in the last month, I've been doing this a lot more. However... in the last month I think I've spent a total of two solid hours calling CQ (!) without a single response. How sad, but there seems to be nobody left in the novice bands, let alone any that would answer my CQ. I haven't heard a single signal there in years. Have you? It would be really nice if, say, 50k-60k were to be considered a slower speed segment. It's just beyond the high activity areas on most bands, but close enough in that it doesn't take any extra effort to visit. I never hear anything on the FIST calling freqs (usually 58k up from the bottom of the band), but they should be ideal places to find operators who are happy to QRS. ___ 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] Any OO's on reflector?
I was up in the novice band again tonight, calling CQ (with no answers). I heard some weird signals. The weirdest is on exactly 3700.00 LSB; exactly every 40 seconds, a recording of Yosemite Sam saying, Varmint, I'm-a gonna blow you to smithereens!! Can anyone else hear that? But aside from this unidentified signal, there are many other mystery signals. For example, I planted myself on 3720 and halfway through my CQ I heard a weak carrier. I paused, thinking it was somebody trying to break me, but nothing. This happened on several other frequencies between 3700 and 3723 or so. It was as if I was triggering an automated station with my signal. At one point, I was lighting up these weak carriers and 'long dash' stations as I tuned down from 3720, leaving a trail of them in my wake. Does anyone know what these are? No wonder nobody goes into the Novice band anymore! What an unpleasant experience. Al W6LX ___ 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] Any OO's on reflector?
We've been listening to Sam for a few nights now Al and there has been quite a discussion about it on the glowbugs list. Check out this link for an audio recording I made of Yosemite Sam with my K2: http://www.k6ese.com/data/yosemitesam/Yosemite_Sam_3700KHz_12-21-04_0413UTC_LSB.wav Many of us are thinking along the lines that it's some kind of Military or CIA station for training or other... If anyone has a clue there's a bunch of us interested... Check out 3700 KHz and he'll be there every 40 seconds...There's some kind of Digital burst transmission right before it... 73 Trev - K6ESE - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 11:43 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Any OO's on reflector? I was up in the novice band again tonight, calling CQ (with no answers). I heard some weird signals. The weirdest is on exactly 3700.00 LSB; exactly every 40 seconds, a recording of Yosemite Sam saying, Varmint, I'm-a gonna blow you to smithereens!! Can anyone else hear that? But aside from this unidentified signal, there are many other mystery signals. For example, I planted myself on 3720 and halfway through my CQ I heard a weak carrier. I paused, thinking it was somebody trying to break me, but nothing. This happened on several other frequencies between 3700 and 3723 or so. It was as if I was triggering an automated station with my signal. At one point, I was lighting up these weak carriers and 'long dash' stations as I tuned down from 3720, leaving a trail of them in my wake. Does anyone know what these are? No wonder nobody goes into the Novice band anymore! What an unpleasant experience. Al W6LX ___ 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
