[Elecraft] Re: KIO2 responds but doesn't change VFO
I found it; somehow VFOB got selected for RX. Decoding the DISPLAY bits told me. Sorry for the confusion. I've gotten my KIO2 or K2 in a weird state. It responds to commands, but doesn't change the VFO. - If I send an FA and then query with FA; it sends me back the new frequency, but the frequency doesn't change. - If I send a DS; it reports a different frequency from what FA; reports, and that agrees with the unchanged audio - If I send an FA out of the current band, it switches bands, and DS; agrees, but again, the frequency in band doesn't change. I searched for some kind of gentle reset I could send, but couldn't find one. Has anyone else seen this behavior? I suspect a power cycle will fix it, but I can't power cycle the K2 remotely (at least not yet). Leigh / WA5ZNU ___ 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] Need Help With The K!
I used the K1 last night and everything worked fine, but when I got up early this morning, I could not get it on 40 meters. The dial reading for example is 3580. All the other bands work good like 30,20,17 meters. I probably goofed it up myself rather than little gremlins attacking it while was sleeping. I was playing around with B1-4. The other help I need is how to disable the internal tuner. I have read the tuner manual but cannot get from ATU to TUN. Any help I can receive would be greatly appreciated. Paul Gates, KD3JF Elecraft Kits: K1 #0231 KX1 #1186 XG1: Signal Generator ___ 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] VFO A/B mode settings
Regretfully thats normal Stan. Independent VFO mode setting is facility that I would dearly like to have though. Trev G3ZYY In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Stan Rife [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes I don't think I have a problem, it is more likely operator error. On any given band, when I switch from VFO A to B, the mode does not change to what I had previously set VFO B to. If I am LSB in VFO A and I switch to VFO B, I set the mode to CW, tune around for a while, then go back to VFO A and it remains in CW mode. It doesn't switch back to LSB for VFO A. Is this normal? I thought I remembered that the mode was saved for each VFO. I guess I need to read the manual again, after 2 years. Stan Rife W5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 ___ 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 -- Trevor Day UKSMG #217 www.uksmg.org ___ 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] Making QSOs on a dummy load
I believe the Mighty Fine Junk company sells a cantenna now. Alexandra Carter wrote: Remember folks the old Heathkit Cantenna was known for the amazing number of QSOs that could be carried out on it considering it's not supposed to enable any at all. 73 de Alex nS6y ___ 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] iambic modes
I have suggested it before and feel that all electronic keys should have an 'Iambic OFF' mode in addition to the A and B modes. I have for many years used a single paddle homebrew keyer but now have a twin paddle G4ZPY keyer. Although I have the K2 set to mode B I never ever conciously use the iambic funtions. Squeezing and the effects the iambic logic does are counterproductive to my style of keying and I wish I could just simply turn them off. And having such an option would get rid of much of the mis-sent CW one hears so much on the bands these days. 73 Dave G3YMC http://www.davesergeant.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 K2 Kit arrived! Hurray
Hi All Just wanted to tell you that my new K2 Kit arrived today, I had to pay VAT @ £88.56 for her but I expected that anyway. Serial number 5324 will be started later today so everyone can expect lots of silly questions as she gets built! This is the biggest project I have built, I made a K1 around Christmas and that works FB and im happy with the build quality so im hoping I can manage with the K2 ! All the best and sorry in advance for all the questions I will be inflicting on you all. Best 73 Paul M0BMN -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.14.23/240 - Release Date: 25/01/2006 ___ 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 K2 Kit arrived! Hurray
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Paul Webb [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Just wanted to tell you that my new K2 Kit arrived today, I had to pay VAT @ £88.56 for her but I expected that anyway. All the best and sorry in advance for all the questions I will be inflicting on you all. Don't worry about that, Paul, no need to apologise; that's what this list is here for. Good luck with your project. 73 de David G4DMP, Leeds ___ 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] Oscilloscopes (WAS: spectrogram)
Poor John asked if he could use spectrogram as an oscilloscope, and that's morphed into recommendations to buy a 400 MHz scope! In my last job I was the video amplifier design guy, and in that role I designed video amplifiers to drive CRTs in high-resolution industrial computer displays. Over the years, resolution requirements constantly increased so the last generations of products had CRT cathode drive requirements on the order of 60Vp-p with 3nSec rise and fall times. As I recall, the last video amp I did was around 2.7nSec at 60 Volts drive. (now you know why CRT monitors can cause serious RFI ... shielding was one of the biggest challenges). My point is, I am familiar with and appreciate the need for fast oscilloscopes when the application requires it . My favorite was the 475 until we got 2465's, and I really liked the 2465. But I always felt the 2465 was more fragile than the old 465 - 475 series stuff, and the things that broke in the 2465's were always expens ive and proprietary. If you were going to buy one for home use, it might be easier to keep the older stuff going because they're tougher and fewer of the parts are made of unobtainium. But .. my REAL point here ... for home use for the average hobby user, we almost never really NEED a 400 MHz or even 250 MHz scope. My home scope for years was a Tek 455 with 50MHz bandwidth. I did design development work at home and fixed a zillion things with that scope and rarely found the 50 Mhz bandwidth a problem. For the less demanding hobbiest, it might NEVER be a problem. Of course you have to apply judgement and realize the limitations of the instrument, but that's ALWAYS the case with any measurement. People tend to think they have to always have the highest performance and anything less is inadequate (hence the internet surfers with 3.2GHz Pentium IV computers and a Gig of Ram to send e-mail) but if you hold off buying a scope because you can't afford the 250 MHz or 400 Mhz scope that you THINK you need ... be aware you can do 99% of your oscilloscope work with a decent 50Mhz scope. If you're designing fast logic or think you need to look at the carrier of a VHF transmitter, you need speed, but for fixin' radios, it's rare. Because of the gotta have the fastest mentality, the old 455's and such are real bargains, and will serve the average hobbiest well. Any scope is better than no scope. I can't imagine life without an oscilloscope in my basement. I have four ... including a 922 (15MHz??) that's my favorite for pick it up and go to help a friend fix something ... Just my humble opinion based on some years of experience ... Jim AB4CZ ___ 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] Oscilloscopes (WAS: spectrogram)
By the way, one more comment on Tek scopes .. I loved the 475, REALLY loved the 2465, but I can barely tolerate Tek's DSOs... Maybe I'm just to dumb to use them, but I think the menu structures in most of the Tektronix digital scopes are non-intuitive and obtuse. If you want a really neat digital scope, look for a LeCroy. When I bought DSOs for my last company, I had HP, Tektronix, Philips, and LeCroy bring scopes in for me to play with. I refused to look at any of the user manuals. If I needed the manual to get basic use out of the scope, I didn't want the scope. The LeCroy won hands down for ease of use. I'd REALLY like to get a 350MHz or so LeCroy for home use! jim ___ 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] iambic modes
On Jan 26, 2006, at 12:23 AM, Larry Makoski W2LJ wrote: David A. Belsley wrote: On Jan 25, 2006, at 11:37 PM, Steve wrote: For those who struggle with iambic keying, I thought this analysis written by Marshall Emm (N1FN) particularly enlightening: Ah; I suspect this may be the same guy who wrote the original article on why a bumble bee can't fly. Actually, Marshall Emm is one of the most knowledgeable people on Morse Code and Morse Code generating equipment that many of us know. To paraphrase the old commercial, When Marshall talks I listen. One may listen to an expert to find a place to begin. One listens to oneself to determine where to go from there. best wishes, dave belsley, w1euy ___ 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 K2 Kit arrived! Hurray
Serial number 5324 will be started later today so everyone can expect Wow, 5324 K2s and counting ... Good luck with #5324. We're looking forward to hearing you on the air. toby -- DD5FZ (ex dj7mgq, dg5mgq, dd5fz) K2 #885, K2/100 #3248 DOK C12, BCC, DL-QRP-AG ___ 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 K2 Kit arrived! Hurray
Hey just remember to take lots of pictures as you build the rig otherwise you will have to buy another just to be able to relive the thrill of building your k2 Serial number 5324 will be started later today so everyone can expect ___ 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 KX1 KXB3080 module
Is there any word on when the KX1 30 and 80 meter module will be available? 73 KI4DGH Chuck ___ 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 KX1 KXB3080 module
Hi Chuck, Sometime in February. We're still doing final testing, writing the manual, putting kits together, etc. We'll announce when we're ready to take orders for the KXB3080, as well as the updated KX1 firmware. Please hold your calls until then :) 73, Wayne N6KR Chuck Gehring wrote: Is there any word on when the KX1 30 and 80 meter module will be available? --- 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] iambic modes
What I found confusing is the lack of Official designation of what constitutes Iambic A or B or in other rigs Iambic 1 or 2. There should be some standardization. With some manufacturers Iambic A is Iambic 2 with another manufacturer and visa versa. Eliminate Iambic 1 or 2 and desiginate it as Iambic A or B and A is the more critical of the two and not very forgiving! End the confusion. 73 john-n3drk ___ 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 Carry Case
Here is a neat case for the KX1 (I think it should fit), and it's only $5.75. http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/item/CSE-122/search/ALUMINUM_CARRYING_CASE_W__WINDOW_.html Usual reminder; I have no interest or relationship with All Electronics. I did order one for my KX1. W8HQ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.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] Polar Bear Celeb!
Well, well, well! It seems we have a celebrity bear in the den! Congratulations Mark, NK8Q, for having your picture in the Allentown Morning Call Newspaper. It shows Mark sitting there in the snow at Pulpit Rock on the AT operating his Elecraft K2 radio with his Santa Claus Hat on! Hey Mark! You better frame that picture and article. You know what we bears say, Gr! One more item - the Reading Eagle Newspaper also ran a story about Pulpit Rock today. Boy! Polar Bears and Pulpit Rock both make two newspapers. Way to go bears! Now how can I get a copy of that paper? 72, Ed, WA3WSJ Polar Bear #2 ___ 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: Elecraft KX1 KXB3080 module
Um, and how are you going to find room to cram another module in there?? 73 de Alex NS6Y On Jan 26, 2006, at 10:49 AM, wayne burdick wrote: Hi Chuck, Sometime in February. We're still doing final testing, writing the manual, putting kits together, etc. We'll announce when we're ready to take orders for the KXB3080, as well as the updated KX1 firmware. Please hold your calls until then :) 73, Wayne N6KR Chuck Gehring wrote: Is there any word on when the KX1 30 and 80 meter module will be available? --- 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
[Elecraft] k2 5313 Alignment and Test Problems
I have run into my first problems in assembling k25313. 1. On page 60, right side, step 3. band- moves the freq down, but band+ does not do anything to the displayed freq. 2. I went on with the tests and found that on page 61, left side, step 4, changing L30 does not change the voltage measured at R30. I looked in troubleshooting but could not find anything. any help greatly appreciated. jerry WB5GTM ___ 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] KPA-100 Test and Alighment Request for Assistance
K2 # 4670, finishing up test and alignment of a KPA-100. Page 46 (all checks within norm to here) Two Questions 1 - External Amplifier Keying Test (PA KEY) Use the MODE switch to select CW mode (mode letter changes to C). Enter CW TEST mode by holding VOX. The letter C should now be flashing. In this mode, the K2 will not put out any power when you key the rig either with a key or with the TUNE switch. Set your DMM to its lowest resistance scale. Connect the (-) probe to ground, and touch the (+) probe to the tab of Q9 on the KPA100 board (or to the center conductor of the PA KEY output jack, J7). The DMM should be indicating a high resistance (typically indicated by a flashing display). OK to here - Hold TUNE on the K2 to key the transmitter. The resistance reading should drop to less than 3 ohms. THE OHMS start dropping, but before I can pull the + probe off the Q9 tab, something clicks/pop and the K2 drops out of the tune mode (sort of like of a reset?) IS THIS WHAT IS SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN? OR The MM shows 3 OHMS at this time. Never get to this part - Tap any switch to exit TUNE mode. Exit CW test mode by holding VOX. The mode letter will stop flashing. 2 Bias Current Adjustment Connect the (+) lead of the DMM to the power supply side of the circuit, and the (-) lead to the KPA100 side. Turn on the high-current power supply, then turn on the K2. EXACTLY WHERE DO I CONNECT THE + AND - LEADS? 73, KI4HRN ___ 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] Not a KX1 Carry Case
Ignore thisit is not deep enough by almost a full inch. My error. W8HQ --- Craig Black [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here is a neat case for the KX1 (I think it should fit), and it's only $5.75. http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/item/CSE-122/search/ALUMINUM_CARRYING_CASE_W__WINDOW_.html Usual reminder; I have no interest or relationship with All Electronics. I did order one for my KX1. W8HQ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.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
