[Elecraft] K2 AGC off problem
hi elecrafters, I received a new 5.068 Mhz Xtal and replaced the X1 on the control board. The Audio is not muted any more when I turn the AGC off. Thank you Ken K3IU, Bill WU0R, and Gary, Scott and Brian at Elecraft service/parts. 73 de ON5AO K2#5237 joe __ 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] Receiver comparison K2 v FT1000mp
I've recently completed my second K2 and have been running some side by side trials with my FT1000mp. My first time around, the K2 was my only rig and having nothing to compare it against I had an element of self doubt that something I put together could perform as well as an off the shelf radio. In the end I sold the K2 and bought myself a FT1000mp, which I've had for a couple of years. To cut a long story short I took the plunge and got another K2 a month back, and since construction have been comparing the receiver against that of the FT1000mp. I've got no test gear to speak of, and have just been switching between the two and comparing received signals by ear. What I can report is that at no time were there signals on the bands that I could hear on the Yaesu that I couldn't copy equally as well as on the K2. This is even listening to weak and noisy 80m DX signals. One major difference I did note between the 2 receivers was the overall audio tone in my headphones of the background noise. It's hard to describe, but when comparing the 2 radios using 500hz filter settings, it almost sounded as if the filters on the K2 were much narrower. I was having a listen again today and decided to hook both radio's up through the soundcard and compare them using spectrogram. Both radios were set to 500hz filter settings (I have all of the optional filters installed in the Yaesu), and again I switched between them and observed the display in spectrogram. Lo and behold, the filter bandwidth on the K2 was roughly 500hz as you would expect, but the FT1000mp showed a filter bandwidth in the region of 800hz. I'd always run the Yaesu using the 500hz filters and liked the tone of the radio, and I was wondering why I preferred a filter bandwidth on the K2 around 800hz... well now I know why! I'll probably hang onto the FT1000mp, as I like all features and it performs well, but it's good to know that the K2 (which cost less than the additional filters in the Yaesu) can receive just as well. Just another couple of observations... 1. Along with some recent options I bought for the K2 I ordered a 'finger dimple'. I must say it was $5 very well spent, as I definitely fall into the camp of those who do not like the K2 tuning knob. 2. Also very impressed with internal ATU for the K2. I have a Cushcraft R8 vertical, which I have always struggled to tune on 80m (I know it is a 40-10 antenna). Even the KAT100 which I had first time around would not tune it. Just for fun I tried the internal ATU tonight and it had no problems, and whilst I was listening to the 80 I even managed to work 3D2(Rotuma) and YJ(Vanuatu) using 10w CW. Good stuff !! I hope I can make the trip and work of few of you in the EQP, although I'll be primarily be having a go in the Commonwealth contest at the same time. Regards David, Vk2NU ___ 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] No more RS232 ComPort!!!
I have purchased a new computer that has NO floppy disk drive and NO RS232 ports!I have searched the archives and the only solution that I see is to buy a MicroHam USBII!!Does anyone have another solution for attaching my K2/100 to my computer? Is there anything cheaper than $132.54? Timothy KG6RII ___ 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] No more RS232 ComPort!!!
Why not a $15 USB-Serial adapter? de w1rt On 3/8/06, res04nyt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have purchased a new computer that has NO floppy disk drive and NO RS232 ports!I have searched the archives and the only solution that I see is to buy a MicroHam USBII!!Does anyone have another solution for attaching my K2/100 to my computer? Is there anything cheaper than $132.54? Timothy KG6RII ___ 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] No more RS232 ComPort!!!
Timothy, KG6RII wrote: anyone have another solution for attaching my K2/100 to my computer? Is there anything cheaper than $132.54? == Search the Web for usb to serial adapter and you'll get many hits for much, much cheaper than that. 73, de Earl, K6SE ___ 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 AGC off problem
Joe, I have the same problem with my AGC and when I replaced the 5.068MHz X1 the problem remained. I wonder if both crystals are bad or if there is some other cause? In my case, when I turn off the AGC, the s-meter gets pegged at +40 and the audio is muted. Did you change any other components or did just replacing X1 the first time fix the problem? Also, what value of RP6 is installed on your control board? My RP6 is a 4.7K network. Thanks. Jeff (K2#5210) -Original Message- From: jo benoit Sent: 3/8/2006 8:27:20 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 AGC off problem hi elecrafters, I received a new 5.068 Mhz Xtal and replaced the X1 on the control board. The Audio is not muted any more when I turn the AGC off. Thank you Ken K3IU, Bill WU0R, and Gary, Scott and Brian at Elecraft service/parts. 73 de ON5AO K2#5237 joe __ 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 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] Driving a linear with only 15 watts?
Since a linear amp is supposed to be linear, is there any reason that you have to run 65 to 100 watts into one? What if you used a linear designed for 65 watt drive and only gave it 15 watts? Does the spectral purity change? Does the efficiency drop? Does the linearity degrade? - Keith KD1E - ___ 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 AGC off problem
jeff (K2#5210), I only changed the crystal X1, nothing else, and that solved the problem . The value of RP6 is also 4.7 K. 73, joe on5ao K2#5237 you wrote: I have the same problem with my AGC and when I replaced the 5.068MHz X1 the problem remained. I wonder if both crystals are bad or if there is some other cause? In my case, when I turn off the AGC, the s-meter gets pegged at +40 and the audio is muted. Did you change any other components or did just replacing X1 the first time fix the problem? Also, what value of RP6 is installed on your control board? My RP6 is a 4.7K network. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Driving a linear with only 15 watts?
Should work fine with proportiannally lower output. However, 15 watts might not be enough to hit the RF PTT in the amp so you ought to hard switch it. Darwin, Keith wrote: Since a linear amp is supposed to be linear, is there any reason that you have to run 65 to 100 watts into one? What if you used a linear designed for 65 watt drive and only gave it 15 watts? Does the spectral purity change? Does the efficiency drop? Does the linearity degrade? - Keith KD1E - -- Nigel A. Gunn. 59 Beadlemead, Milton Keynes, MK6 4HF, England. Tel +44 (0)1908 604004 mobile +44 (0)7765 471661 e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] www http://www.ngunn.net Amateur radio stations G8IFF, KC8NHF Member of AMSAT-UK #182, ARRL, GQRP Club, QRPARCI, SOC #548, RAYNET Flying Pig #385, Dayton ARA #2128, AMSAT-NA LM-1691, MKARS ___ 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] Driving a linear with only 15 watts?
Kieth, If you have a true linear amplifier, you can always feed it with less power than the power required for maximum output - if it produces 1000 watts with 100 watts in, it will produce 100 watts with 10 watts in (i.e. the power gain should remain the same). The spectral putity should either be unchanged or be better. If the linearity degrades, it is not a real linear amplifier and it will distort your SSB waveform when used - on CW there is only the carrier, and any non-linear distortion would only show up if you graphed the input power vs. output power. Yes, do it if you have a linear amp. The output efficiency should remain the same, but if you consider the power pulled from the AC line vs. output power (not usually calculated) the efficiency will be reduced. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- Since a linear amp is supposed to be linear, is there any reason that you have to run 65 to 100 watts into one? What if you used a linear designed for 65 watt drive and only gave it 15 watts? Does the spectral purity change? Does the efficiency drop? Does the linearity degrade? - Keith KD1E - ___ 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] K2/100 For Sale
Hello all, have finished my K2 with options and all turned out well. The only reason I am selling is due to the need for some more funds for my car restoration project, and I do have another rig. This K2 has KNB2,KSB2,KPA100,K160RX for options. All soldering was done with Hakko 936 solder station and Hakko 808 for rework when installing options. The toroids were wound by me, using a solder pot for tinning leads. I also have a brand new in the box (unassembled) KAT100-1 which I will also sell if the radio sells. I would like to get what I paid for the components, (solder and labor free). Serial # is 52##. If anyone is interested please email offline. I have many photos as I was assembling. 73 Rick ___ 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] No more RS232 ComPort!!!
Warning!!! Cheap does not mean good. Get one that you know works, there are some cheap USB = serial adapters which will not handle a high data load. This is a common problem. You can also get PCI cards with 2 COM ports, myself I have a PCI card with two serial ports and an external 4 port USB adapter. Both are from Exsys, both work perfectly. Simon Brown --- http://blog.hb9drv.ch/ Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far the Universe is winning. -- Rich Cook. - Original Message - From: Earl W Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Timothy, KG6RII wrote: anyone have another solution for attaching my K2/100 to my computer? Is there anything cheaper than $132.54? == Search the Web for usb to serial adapter and you'll get many hits for much, much cheaper than that. 73, de Earl, K6SE ___ 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] No more RS232 ComPort!!!
I have had good luck with the one RadioShack sells. Zonet ZUC3100 also seems to work on both my laptop and desktop with everything I own. Be careful - some do not provide all of the needed support output/inputs (CTS, RTS, DTE, etc.). I had one that would lock up my laptop after loading the needed driver and then plugging in the adapter. Another seemed to work properly but would not talk to the Magellan GPS, even though it had no problem talking to the K2. Thus make sure that where you buy it from has a good return policy, and try it out on all serial devices you intend on using within the return policy time limit. Rich, KE0X -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.2.0/276 - Release Date: 3/7/2006 ___ 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
[Elecraft] WA3WSJ: Twisted pair power wire
Hello all, I have a large spool of #26 stranded red and black twisted pair wire. If anyone would like to buy some wire for projects etc, send me an email direct - off the list. Makes great power wire for your low power projects etc. I'm asking $.10/foot. If someone wants the entire spool of around 1,000' plus, email me. I can bring the spool to Atlanticon. 72, Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] CP1 Power Handling
Hi I have both the 20 db and 30 db versions of the CP1. Even though the 20 db is not rated that high I have used it at 100 watts with no problems for short times. I use them with the OHR WM-2 wattmeter. To get it to go to 200 watts you would at least need to increase the wattage of the terminating resistors on the CP1 and probably need to increase the core size on the toroids. Of course I have not done this so I am just guessing. Don Brown KD5NDB - Original Message - From: Linden, Mike (BRC-Hes) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 8:33 AM Subject: [Elecraft] CP1 Power Handling Does anyone know what modifications would need to be made to the CP1 Directional Coupler in order to get it to handle 200W at 20dB attenuation? I'd like to use the CP1 as a cost effective means of extending the useful range of my OHR WM-2 QRP Wattmeter, but 30dB is more attenuation than I want and the power handling at 20dB is not high enough. Thanks, Michael N9BDF ___ 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] General testing for key clicks: AGC
Should the receiver's AGC be disabled when testing a transmitter for key clicks -- does it matter? Does it make the transmitter sound worse or better? Michael N9BDF ___ 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] Driving a linear with only 15 watts?
Darwin, I have a linear that has about 1000 watts output when driven with approx. 60 watts in class AB2 for CW and a little more when operating class AB1 for SSB. It's an old Hallicrafter HT33A with a PL172 pentode amplifier tube. I tried it using my K2/100 on PSK31 with 20 watts average power from the K2/100. The amp put out 400 watts ave power. The IMD coming out of the amp was identical to the IMD of the K2/100 without the amp, indicating no more distortion was added by the amp. I don't expect you to hunt for a HT33A, but the principles are the same. The efficiency is lower because of the idling power, but since it is all coming out of the power line, who cares? 73, Chas W1CG At 11:13 AM 3/8/2006, Darwin, Keith wrote: Since a linear amp is supposed to be linear, is there any reason that you have to run 65 to 100 watts into one? What if you used a linear designed for 65 watt drive and only gave it 15 watts? Does the spectral purity change? Does the efficiency drop? Does the linearity degrade? - Keith KD1E - ___ 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] It's alive
Fellow Elecrafters: I got the K2 on the air today. What a wonderful rig! 73, Steve Kercel AA4AK K2 S/N# 5383 ___ 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] General testing for key clicks: AGC
Linden, Mike (BRC-Hes) wrote: Should the receiver's AGC be disabled when testing a transmitter for key clicks -- does it matter? Does it make the transmitter sound worse or better? I doubt that it matters. What *does* matter is that you must listen *away* from the transmitter's frequency. To check for clicks, use your narrowest filter and tune off the signal frequency, both up and down. If the transmitter is producing clicks, you will hear them when the actual signal is outside the passband. Some rigs produce clicks 3 or more KHz from the frequency. Some people think that you check for clicks by listening to the signal and hearing how 'hard' it sounds. This is not the case; you can easily soften the signal to your ear by using a narrow filter. The real test is is the transmitter generating click energy away from the signal? -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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] General testing for key clicks: AGC
Michael N9BDF asked: Should the receiver's AGC be disabled when testing a transmitter for key clicks -- does it matter? Does it make the transmitter sound worse or better? Yes, AGC can make the clicks worse, but the BIG issue is to avoid putting too much signal into the receiver. Unless your rig is no 'louder' (or registers on the S-meter no higher) than other signals on the band when you key your rig, what you hear is probably not what others hear. You'll hear stuff that's not audible a few hundred feet from your shack. AGC attack characteristics can make clicks worse, and if you are hitting the receiver too hard the receiver itself will produce clicks for you that aren't on your signal. Ron AC7AC ___ 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 RX-degraded by KAF2? VCO voltages at 160m
Hello! Very pleasant autumn/winter so far with K2/100 on the Topband. Yesterday I took my K2 home for re-alignment. I noticed that KAF2 was making my RX worse. I wonder, if there is some problem with low-pass filter or other part of KAF? I will check soldering and components later. Audio filter has been most unused option in my radio. Normally it doesn't help anything. It doesn't help at all with weak signal RX. I left KAF2 out when I put radio back together. I used unmodules to replace it. Otherwise K2 seem to be now in better condition. I re-adjusted IF-amplifier. Also did all CW filters with spectrogram. Now I set 1.5 k, 700, 450 and 100 Hz bandwidths. Before I had OPT1, 700, 400 and 200 Hz. Now I can hear signals with 100 Hz setting, before at 200 Hz it was quite useless. I also checked VCO voltage for 160m, never checked that after K160RX was installed. I remember that it should be also 1.5 - 7.5 V. Bottom of band is OK around 3.8 V, but when go up to 2000 kHz it is over 8 volts.It is below 7,5 V on the band segment which is used here (1900 kHz). Should I make adjustment? Waiting for better conditions to make more observations of re-aligned K2. Jukka Tarvainen, OH4MFA K2/100 #4293 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://personal.inet.fi/koti/oh4mfa ___ 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] First experience with K1
I got the rig ready for operation for the first time after wiring up a power supply with the 2 amp fuse in-line. At the scheduled hour, the elecraft net began. I let the control station do his thing. I could not hear anyone but N0SS. After a little while, still nervous about making the net for the first time (will he hear me?? will I get the exchange right?? is there life on Mars??). I heard QNI? Wait, did I really?? blast it I'm going in ... sending my call once, twice then holding my breath, I waited for like an hour (heh heh). WB1HGA de N0SS ur 549 K He heard me! Wow! Unh, lets see, yes give him report. He returns ur name? I give him my name. He returns ur state I give him my state. I'm thinking now, shouldn't I have done this in one transmission?? Duh! He returns ur serial number?? SERIAL NUMBER ??? Now I'm really shaking all over like Elvis Presley. That's right dummy I said to myself, serial numbers are exchanged heah ... Duh! I quickly send AS, he returns AS, reaching up to find the darn serial number, reading it upside down, then wrote it down. I sent the number then K, unh? where is he?? I caught the display reading 2 k's down from where I'm supposed to be. Rats! It moved when I looked for the serial number! Quickly, I moved the dial and just caught him sending my call. Whew! zero beat then sent my serial number again. He returns QSL and proceeds to QNI again. I left the station, settled into my easy chair and dwelled on that first K1 QSO. Ron wb1hga CW, an esoteric experience ___ 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] Rework Eliminators
Hello List: I just finished building K2 SN 5380, with no options, for a gentleman in Virginia and he chose to have me install the Rework Eliminators. This is the first of these I have installed and it sure is a nice feature and well worth the investment. Now the addition of any options will only require to removal the Unmodule and plug in the new option since all the connectors and components are already in place No more tearing the K2 apart to install the options. This is really important when it comes to removing and replacing the final transistors heat sink. Additionally I have purchased a set of the Unmodules for myself and when I get a K2 for repair I remove the options and install the unmodules and then make sure the K2 is working properly as a basic transceiver and then it is easy to add back on option at a time. This sure helps in locating problems in a transceiver. I strongly recommend the use of these after market products if you plan to add options to your K2 in the future. 73 Jim Younce K4ZM K2 SN: 18 K2 Field Tester ___ 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] WA3WSJ: Polar Bear Quorum?
Hello fellow bears and all! This Saturday is yet another PBMME! Look for WB3AAL, N7UN, NU3E and WA3WSJ camping on the AT in PA at Round Head. We will be there Saturday morning until Sunday morning/afternoon sometime. Maybe we can hold a Polar Bear Meeting? Do we have a quorum-hi! Hope to work many from this beautiful spot. As always, I will hand out a nice prize to my first contact. This month it's a very nice MINT Canadian $2.00 Polar Bear Coin! Yes it's sealed and in a nice, small black box. If you want a look at this nice coin, just go to my Polar Bear Web Page. So listen up for PB #2 this weekend on 40m and 20m cw! http://www.wa3wsj.com/files/PolarBear2006.html 72, Ed, WA3WSJ PB # 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
[Elecraft] Receiver comparison K2 v FT1000mp
VK2NU: It's hard to describe, but when comparing the 2 radios using 500hz filter settings, it almost sounded as if the filters on the K2 were much narrower. I belive the K2's filters are much narrower thanthe nominal indication. KI6WX measured around 350 Hz for both the 400 and 700 settings. http://home.pacbell.net/johngreb/Mod_To_Improve_K2_CW_Filter_Rejection.pdf This is also consistent with p. 17 of ARRL's Expanded Product Test for the K2: Notes: 1. The crystal filter option selected was 700 Hz nominal bandwidth. However, the actual bandwidth of the filter was considerably narrower (about 350 Hz), making this option closer to the desired 500 Hz width than the 400 Hz option. Having owned an MP for 6+ years, I really doubt the MP's 500 Hz filters are 800 Hz. It sounds to me like your BW measurements are off. The K2 is definitely narrower than the MP but my guess is you are actually hearing ~500 Hz (MP) versus ~350 Hz (K2). 73, Bill W4ZV ___ 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 160m low output?
Hi all I finished building K2 s/n 5361 yesterday and managed to align it per the specs in the manual. First tests (RX only) showed a wonderfully quiet receiver with good ears. TX is well within specs. Encouraged by the FB results I started constructing the 160m extension today. No worries during assembly as far as I could see. Then, after having installed the 160m PCB into the K2 I started the alignment procedure.With 2W out all was OK both on 160 and 80m, no problems peaking output power to about 2,5W. However, when I try to crank the output power up to 10W as per the instructions on p9 of the installation manual, I am unable to get more than 5W output on 160m. 80m is OK. I have tried the alternative frequencies for peaking. 2W out is OK all the time, but no more than 5W when I should be reading 10W out. Cal Cur is set at 3.50A. Checked all solder joints, toroid winding numbers, what have you. Any ideas? Tnx fer all input 73 de ON4WIX Glenn ___ 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] K2/100 Separates
I am considering increasing the power of my bells and whistles QRP K2 to 100w. (Seems a long time to the next sunspot maximum and I am growing old). Don and Lyle have given very helpful advice on building the power amp and auto tuner into a separate unit and I would like to follow this course. Lyle does of course rightly add at your risk headers to his page. My question is why there is no Elecraft kit of parts and stepwise instructions to provide for this requirement - it seems to be an obvious component of a modular system which can be used in the shack and mobile. A factory approved set of instructions and components fills a market need. Rob M0RAC K2 3314 Robert A Cochrane 7 Lawn Terrace Blackheath London SE3 9LJ UK Tel (44) 020 8297 1978 Mob (44) 07764 197 701 ___ 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
[NJQRP] (no subject)
Since this month is the last Polar Bear Moonlight Madness Event for the year, I will leave you all with what I consider a special response to the EPA QRP Club Polar Bear Program. Mark, NK8Q PB #4 says it all: It sure has been fun and without your previous adventures that you've written about on the N3EPA webpage and the EPA QRP Club yahoo group I likely would still be either operating mobile or sitting at home listening to the radio in the home shack. There is so much more enjoyment that I get out of operating from out in the field, though... People - this is what amateur radio is all about! Having fun with fellow hams and at the same time preparing yourself and your equipment for emergency service. So get out there and have some fun with us bears. This past year has been a BLAST! To all the ops who take the time and effort to work us bears - THANK YOU! G! http://www.n3epa.org http://www.wa3wsj.com/files/PolarBear2006.html THANK YOU ALL for the FUN and Fellowship! Work me Saturday Sunday on the AT Ed, WA3WSJ PB #2 ___ njqrp mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.applegate.org/mailman/listinfo/njqrp
Re: [Elecraft] General testing for key clicks: AGC
Vic, K2VCO wrote: I doubt that it matters. What *does* matter is that you must listen *away* from the transmitter's frequency... == Well put, Vic. The only thing that should be added to Vic's procedure is that you should keep the power output of the transmitter being tested down enough so that the signal in the monitir receiver is S9 or less. I've tested many rigs for klix monitoring in of my many ham receivers and AGC on/off does not make a bit of difference, as long as you do it as Vic and I described (which is the *only* proper way). BTW, of the many rigs I've checked for klix, the K2 with the click mod is the cleanest of all. I believe the click mod is now incorporated in all new K2 kits. 73, de Earl, K6SE ___ 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] next solar cycle: article
Stephen, I live in a very antenna challenged location. I have a Butternut HF6V on a tiny city lot with lots of obstructions in the near field. 80 is a challenge for me. And with the responsibilities of work and family I don't get to live on the radio. With the Mojo that comes with every K2 I expect you are correct that the K2\100 could get the job done next winter. But the MOAA could make it a lot easier. Plus I need to justify the MOAA with the XYL :) That said, there is a lot to say about the Butternut vertical. Of the 307 I have confirmed I worked 306 on the vertical. The only one I didn't was XZ and when I did the L4B blew the traps on the TA33. (I was max power at the time). 73, Joe N9JR Stephen W. Kercel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Joe: I'd be very surprised if you'd need the MOAA to work 100 countries on 80m. The K2 should handle it easily. ___ 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] K2/100 Separates
Rob, I would guess that Elecraft folks are not ready to put up with the headaches that could arise with the AUXBUS timing should someone want to put a 10 or 15 foot cable on a remote KPA100/KAT100-2 combination. At the moment, those folks have their hands full and do not have time to test it properly. So if I were in their shoes, I would not put out instructions for doing anything that has not been adequately tested - the Elecraft name and reputation do depend on the results. That certainly should not limit an individual from trying it, if it doesn't work, one can always revert to the 'standard' installation. There are a growing number of us who have mounted the KPA100 externally, and within the implementation limits of those success stories, we can say what we have found to work - my connecting cables are about 2 feet long, I can't speak for anything longer and I don't have the KAT100-2 here, only the external amp. In my opinion, the 'kit of parts' to mount the KPA100 externally is in the box of parts for the KAT100-2 - the KPA100 will plug nicely into the provided connectors on the KAT100-2 board (except for the KPA100 speaker). 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- I am considering increasing the power of my bells and whistles QRP K2 to 100w. (Seems a long time to the next sunspot maximum and I am growing old). Don and Lyle have given very helpful advice on building the power amp and auto tuner into a separate unit and I would like to follow this course. Lyle does of course rightly add at your risk headers to his page. My question is why there is no Elecraft kit of parts and stepwise instructions to provide for this requirement - it seems to be an obvious component of a modular system which can be used in the shack and mobile. A factory approved set of instructions and components fills a market need. Rob M0RAC K2 3314 Robert A Cochrane 7 Lawn Terrace Blackheath London SE3 9LJ UK Tel (44) 020 8297 1978 Mob (44) 07764 197 701 ___ 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] VFOs STUCK on 20m
Hi Everyone, I just completed doing the A-to-B upgrades on the RF board for K2 S/N 1599. The rig is about 5 years old and has run very well heretofore. In addition to the A-to-B upgrades, I also installed new RF and SSB firmware, added replacement crystals, and added the keying waveshape mod, VCO shielding, and thermal stability mods. As I was finishing up resetting the filters for the third or fourth time, I discovered that both VFOs A and B are STUCK at one place on the 20m band. Specifically, VFO A is stuck at 14100.00KHz and B is stuck at 14060.00KHz. Neither will change frequency. The LOCK button is not enabled, and all bands display the requested 5, 6, or 7 digits. Twenty meters is the ONLY band exhibiting this STUCK behavior. All others are perfectly normal. Both VFOs change as the VFO knob is turned on every other band except 20m. The STUCK 20m band VFOs also occur in all modes. Anyone have a suggestion for resetting/fixing whatever I might have dumb-thumbed so I can tune the 20m VFOs as I've always done? Just FYI the STUCK 20m VFO situation did not show up until about the 4th or 5th hour the rig was operating after all the mods were finished. Suggestions appreciated. Steve Banks K0PQ K2 S/N 1599 KX1 S/N 00267 ___ 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] K2/100 Separates
There is one additional component that Don forgot and that is the replacement of one of the miniature RFC chokes on the KIO2 with a toroid equivalent. I have suggested to Elecraft that they revise the KIO2 to use a toroid at that location to prevent problems with people (like me) who simply plugged everything into a KAT100-2 without benefit of any instructions other than the knowledge that it was easily done. It worked fine for me for two years when a surge on the KIO2 lines between the K2 and the external KPA100 blew out the miniature RFC. Four turns through an FT23-43 and a quick solder job and I was back in business. AFAIK, that is the only gotcha to watch out for with remoting the KPA100. There were even instructions for building the Y-cable to interconnect the base K2, the KPA100 and your computer in either the KIO2 or KPA100 manual. 73, Mike WA3KYY At 07:09 PM 3/8/2006, Don Wilhelm wrote: Rob, I would guess that Elecraft folks are not ready to put up with the headaches that could arise with the AUXBUS timing should someone want to put a 10 or 15 foot cable on a remote KPA100/KAT100-2 combination. At the moment, those folks have their hands full and do not have time to test it properly. So if I were in their shoes, I would not put out instructions for doing anything that has not been adequately tested - the Elecraft name and reputation do depend on the results. That certainly should not limit an individual from trying it, if it doesn't work, one can always revert to the 'standard' installation. There are a growing number of us who have mounted the KPA100 externally, and within the implementation limits of those success stories, we can say what we have found to work - my connecting cables are about 2 feet long, I can't speak for anything longer and I don't have the KAT100-2 here, only the external amp. In my opinion, the 'kit of parts' to mount the KPA100 externally is in the box of parts for the KAT100-2 - the KPA100 will plug nicely into the provided connectors on the KAT100-2 board (except for the KPA100 speaker). 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- I am considering increasing the power of my bells and whistles QRP K2 to 100w. (Seems a long time to the next sunspot maximum and I am growing old). Don and Lyle have given very helpful advice on building the power amp and auto tuner into a separate unit and I would like to follow this course. Lyle does of course rightly add at your risk headers to his page. My question is why there is no Elecraft kit of parts and stepwise instructions to provide for this requirement - it seems to be an obvious component of a modular system which can be used in the shack and mobile. A factory approved set of instructions and components fills a market need. Rob M0RAC K2 3314 Robert A Cochrane 7 Lawn Terrace Blackheath London SE3 9LJ UK Tel (44) 020 8297 1978 Mob (44) 07764 197 701 ___ 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] No more RS232 ComPort!!!
A lot of times you can make RS 232 work even without the handshake lines like CTS, DTR, RTS. You loop back pin 4 to 5 of the 25 pin D connector, and you hook 6, 8, and 20 together. 2, and 3 are your transmit and receive, and pin 7 is the common. Pin 1 is chassis ground, but do not share it with 7. For 9 pin RS 232, Google RS 232 hook up and you should get diagrams of connectors commonly used. GL, Stuart K5KVH ___ 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 into a linear
My K2 has been driving a homebrew linear, 2-811As, since 2000. A JFET elecrtonic T-R switch fed at the plate side of the tank is routed to the 160 meter Aux antenna input for relayless switching. Works great. ___ Try the New Netscape Mail Today! Virtually Spam-Free | More Storage | Import Your Contact List http://mail.netscape.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] Driving a linear with only 15 watts?
Very interesting. What IMD values would you consider bad. ok and excellent? As examples, QST July '03 rates the ICOM 703 transmit 3rd order IMD at 24 db below PEP when running 10 watts. The March '06 QST shows the YAESU FTDX9000 3rd order IMD at 35 db below PEP when running 200 watts. 24 db below 10 watts is 40 mW +/-, a small but still respectable qrp signal that's rf junk. 24 db below 200 watts would be 1 watt +/- ! Is there an FCC mandated 3rd order IMD requirement? Inquiring minds (at least mine) want to know ;-) 73, Lenny W2BVH Charles Greene wrote: Darwin, I have a linear that has about 1000 watts output when driven with approx. 60 watts in class AB2 for CW and a little more when operating class AB1 for SSB. It's an old Hallicrafter HT33A with a PL172 pentode amplifier tube. I tried it using my K2/100 on PSK31 with 20 watts average power from the K2/100. The amp put out 400 watts ave power. The IMD coming out of the amp was identical to the IMD of the K2/100 without the amp, indicating no more distortion was added by the amp. I don't expect you to hunt for a HT33A, but the principles are the same. The efficiency is lower because of the idling power, but since it is all coming out of the power line, who cares? 73, Chas W1CG At 11:13 AM 3/8/2006, Darwin, Keith wrote: Since a linear amp is supposed to be linear, is there any reason that you have to run 65 to 100 watts into one? What if you used a linear designed for 65 watt drive and only gave it 15 watts? Does the spectral purity change? Does the efficiency drop? Does the linearity degrade? - Keith KD1E - ___ 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
[Elecraft] ECN - K6DGW/7 - 05 Mar 2006
Well, finally got home from the Cactus Intertie Annual Meeting. Kevin was much stronger on 20 from Lake Havasu City than here in N. Cal. I was at the pool at the Hampton Inn with my KX1 @ 1.7W (6 half-dead AA's ... I really need to prepare better for these events). 26' strung over the umbrellas about 6.6' high, with 20' radial wrapped around the bottom rung of the steel fence around the pool. I thought about tossing it INTO the pool but decided that wasn't a great idea since kids were swimming and who knows what Mom and Dad would have thought. Tom was barely readable ... until he turned his beam SW, at which point he was way too strong. Sorry I sort of disappeared, I had a number of onlookers and finally decided I needed to explain what I was doing before they called Homeland Security on me. WX: Clear and 75. DRESS: Shorts and T-shirt. I'm beginning to understand the snowbird motivation. Fred K6DGW Auburn CA CM98lw ___ 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] FS: Counter and 4 band K1 with tuner
I am selling the following on behalf of W4LJD, a retired engineer who is getting out of ham radio: Elecraft K1 #00422 Internal antenna tuner 4 band module for 40, 30, 20, 15 Noise blanker Has some sort of add-on, flip-down, single leg stand on the front, which does not appear to be a current Elecraft product. Asking $375 plus shipping. Ramsey CT-90 counter, 600 MHz, $35 plus shipping. Includes wall wart power supply. Additional details provided on request. (All items will be shipped to US addresses only.) 73 DE WA8MCQ ___ 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] next solar cycle: article
Joe: If you've worked 300+ with a loaded vertical, I tip my hat to you. While 100 countries on 80m with 100 watts and a loaded vertical is likely doable, I agree with you, it would be a notable feat. 73, Steve AA4AK At 06:38 PM 3/8/2006, Joseph Reed wrote: Stephen, I live in a very antenna challenged location. I have a Butternut HF6V on a tiny city lot with lots of obstructions in the near field. 80 is a challenge for me. And with the responsibilities of work and family I don't get to live on the radio. With the Mojo that comes with every K2 I expect you are correct that the K2\100 could get the job done next winter. But the MOAA could make it a lot easier. Plus I need to justify the MOAA with the XYL :) That said, there is a lot to say about the Butternut vertical. Of the 307 I have confirmed I worked 306 on the vertical. The only one I didn't was XZ and when I did the L4B blew the traps on the TA33. (I was max power at the time). 73, Joe N9JR Stephen W. Kercel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Joe: I'd be very surprised if you'd need the MOAA to work 100 countries on 80m. The K2 should handle it easily. ___ 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] VFOs STUCK on 20m
Steve, You present a mystery. There is nothing that I can think of or see in the schematic that would cause the VFO to be stuck on only one band. The VFO lock is not something that is remembered across bands. Is there any chance that the K2 is going into transmit on 20 meters? If so, the K2 will not change frequency while transmiting, but that is just a guess, I cannot understand why it would be restricted to only one band unless you have a bad case of RF feedback on 20 meters. You might want to check the voltage at the left end of R30 for all bands (VCO Range in the K2 manual) to see if the voltage changes as you turn the VFO knob - if it does, then the VFO is tuning but the display is not reflecting the change - I don't know how that could happen but it would be informative. Try direct frequency entry for a frequency in the 20 meter band first - if you even consider doing a master reset, write down your filter and BFO settings before doing it because they will all restore to the default values. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- I just completed doing the A-to-B upgrades on the RF board for K2 S/N 1599. The rig is about 5 years old and has run very well heretofore. In addition to the A-to-B upgrades, I also installed new RF and SSB firmware, added replacement crystals, and added the keying waveshape mod, VCO shielding, and thermal stability mods. As I was finishing up resetting the filters for the third or fourth time, I discovered that both VFOs A and B are STUCK at one place on the 20m band. Specifically, VFO A is stuck at 14100.00KHz and B is stuck at 14060.00KHz. Neither will change frequency. The LOCK button is not enabled, and all bands display the requested 5, 6, or 7 digits. Twenty meters is the ONLY band exhibiting this STUCK behavior. All others are perfectly normal. Both VFOs change as the VFO knob is turned on every other band except 20m. The STUCK 20m band VFOs also occur in all modes. Anyone have a suggestion for resetting/fixing whatever I might have dumb-thumbed so I can tune the 20m VFOs as I've always done? Just FYI the STUCK 20m VFO situation did not show up until about the 4th or 5th hour the rig was operating after all the mods were finished. Suggestions appreciated. Steve Banks K0PQ K2 S/N 1599 KX1 S/N 00267 ___ 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
