Re: [Elecraft] K3...Kit or Assembled?
On 6/25/07, Norm Duxbury [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Hank, No, of course not. It means that, for whatever reason, you don't want to assemble it. No other meaning was intended. I was surprised that so many chose to assemble theirs. It probably isn't so surprising that so many members of this reflector chose to assemble theirs. The ready built model will be attractive to a whole bunch of people who would never have considered building an Elecraft kit, and many of those may not have chosen to join the reflector. -- Julian, G4ILO G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? www.Ham-Directory.com: the best ham resources on the 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] K3...Kit or Assembled?
Elecrafters: This weekend at the Field Day site, the subject of the K3 came up and there were several hams who had not heard of the K3 (hard to believe, but true :-)). With respect to the build or buy options there were some who seemed delighted that they could get one factory-assembled and then there were others that who became enthusiastic when they learned that the kit was a no solder kit which only required mechanical assembly, alignment and testing. There was also one who was sad not to have the opportunity to melt solder. So from this very restrictive sample, it seems that Elecraft has ceretainly expanded their market base with the K3. BTW, I'm purchasing the kit. My friend John, K1JD, is working on an incense with the smell of solder smoke that we can burn while assembling the K2. ;-) 73, Ken Wagner K3IU Portsmouth, RI ___ 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: K2 Complete
Making way for K3 Available: K2 1309 w/firmware upgrade KSB2 K160RX KNB2 KDSP2 KAF2 (still a kit) KIO2 KAT2 KBT2 Additional Cover KRC2 DEMI Transverter interface module All working fine, check 2007 January VHF Contest Results. New unbuilt cost total is over 1600 Offering everything for 1200 to the list for a week, then it goes on ebay. Thanks, Phil K3TUF ___ 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 Serial
What are they parameters for the K2 serial ie. baud rate, data bits, parity, stop bits, and flow control? -- W2CVZ, Michael ___ 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] The Elecraft MH2 Hand Mic is Back!
Hi All, My MH2 arrived on Friday and its first use was for field day - My very first FD contact returned the unsolicited remark that I had a very nice sounding signal (which never happened with my homebrew mic using a Radio Shack replacement element). Bob W1SRB -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wayne burdick Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 4:22 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] The Elecraft MH2 Hand Mic is Back! Our redesigned MH2 hand mic is now shipping. It has the same high-quality electret element, same sound, and same dimensions as the original, but with more rugged internal construction. The MH2 is the perfect match for both the K3 and K2 transceivers. You can see it at: http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_mics.htm 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 Serial
Michael, What? You can't look it up yourself? You can't ask me? Check the Elecraft website for the manuals. The command set is documented in the KIO2 Programmer's Reference manual, the comm parameters are in the KIO2 manual. KIO2 manual (with baud rate, etc) http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KIO2_man_rev_B.pdf Reference manual (with command set descriptions): http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KIO2%20Pgmrs%20Ref%20rev%20E.pdf Daddy AD5SS ___ 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 Serial
Some of us will be nice... 4800 bps, 7 data bits, although 8 will work (you will need to strip off the msb). 1 stop bit (2 will work), no parity, no flow control. It is a very forgiving interface for low-level format. The info is in the KIO2 manual and detailed info in the KIO2 programmer's guide. Be careful reading that programmer's guide - it will lead to using up lots of your time when you start crafting the latest great rig control program, ;-) On Jun 25, 2007, at 6:21 AM, Michael B wrote: What are they parameters for the K2 serial ie. baud rate, data bits, parity, stop bits, and flow control? -- W2CVZ, Michael ___ 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 - Jack Brindle, W6FB - ___ 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] K3...Kit or Assembled?
Julian: Actually, I built 2 K2/100's and used them extensively. It is not a matter of not liking hands on involvement it is just a question of time management. The K2's were educational in their construction. This unit is like building a PC from components, which I do for all my computers. I responded to Norm with tongue-in-cheek just like the insurance ad for GEICO here in the states. Ciao; and with humor, 73 Hank / KR7X -- Original message -- From: Julian G4ILO [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 6/25/07, Norm Duxbury wrote: Hi Hank, No, of course not. It means that, for whatever reason, you don't want to assemble it. No other meaning was intended. I was surprised that so many chose to assemble theirs. It probably isn't so surprising that so many members of this reflector chose to assemble theirs. The ready built model will be attractive to a whole bunch of people who would never have considered building an Elecraft kit, and many of those may not have chosen to join the reflector. -- Julian, G4ILO G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? www.Ham-Directory.com: the best ham resources on the 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
[Elecraft] K2 Help need
I am current operating /KH6 and my K2 has developed a problem (it was working fine.) I am using a K2/100 with the KAT100 tuner. The problem only occurs on high power. The KAT100 tunes the antenna to a near 1:1 swr on all bands. Key down all is OK, on key up the swr jumps to a very high level, this occurs on all bands. I am guessing the KPA100 is going spurious on key up. Any ideas on where to look for the problem, other than generally in the KPA 100? Thanks Gregg ___ 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 Help need
Gregg, That definitely sounds like your KPA100 is oscillating. Do not allow it to do that for more than a few seconds because the oscillation can cause the demise several components. Has your KPA100 been upgraded with the KPA100UPKT? Alternately, is this a new KPA100 that was shipped in the last 2 months of last year? If the answer to both those questions is 'NO', then I strongly recommend that you add the KPA100UPKT as the first order of business. If the answer to either question is YES, then please physically inspect KPA100 C31 - if it is not a .22 uF capacitor, then obtain the proper .22 uf capacitor from [EMAIL PROTECTED] and replace it. 73, Don W3FPR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am current operating /KH6 and my K2 has developed a problem (it was working fine.) I am using a K2/100 with the KAT100 tuner. The problem only occurs on high power. The KAT100 tunes the antenna to a near 1:1 swr on all bands. Key down all is OK, on key up the swr jumps to a very high level, this occurs on all bands. I am guessing the KPA100 is going spurious on key up. Any ideas on where to look for the problem, other than generally in the KPA 100? ___ 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 FD report
N0MA used my K2/100 for its CW station this year. We used a 130' dipole up about 50', fed with ladder line to a 4:1 balun then to the KAT100. It loaded up just fine on all bands. The guys on the phone station wanted/needed to run their cool Alpha 1500W amplifier (to make up for a lack of operating skill?) so that cut our points in half and caused some interference when we were operating on the same band. They had a 20m fixation so that helped... we were able to work 15, 40, and 80 without interference. On 20m I turned off the AGC and the pre-amp and that seemed to help. I still had trouble hearing weak signals over the hash from the phone station but any moderately strong signal was OK. That made CQing difficult but SP was a breeze. Once again the 100hz filter made the bands seem nicely organized and quiet. I was doing a little demo for some guests and pointed out how I could work a station, then move 500 hz up and wait and sure enough there'd be somebody there calling CQ. Then I'd switch off the filter and you'd hear the cacophony going on around you. Back to 100 hz and quietly work the station and move on to the next. I expected my K2 to not be bothered at all by the 1500W phone station located about 300' off the end of (and aligned with) my dipole. I was a little disappointed but we got along with it OK. We won't be at the top of the results, what with our points cut in half and all, but we'll get a bonus for our biodiesel generator that provided steady power and the smell of deep-fried chinese food all weekend. :-) Craig NZ0R K2/100 #4941 ___ 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] Simple Way to Determine Condition of K2's Battery?
Is there a quick easy method of determining the approximate condition of a K2's KBT2 battery? Until recently, when I decided to sell my TS-850 and make my K2 #478 my main station rig, it has almost always been in storage (approx. 7-1/2 yrs!), and I've not been very good at maintaining the battery. When I got it out to keep it out, a few months ago, I was shocked to discover the battery voltage only measured a little over 7 volts. At first, I was going to just pitch it and buy a new one, but since I seldom use it anyways, I thought I'd see how well I could revive it. I initially hit it pretty hard with my power supply, then have had a constant 14.2 volts on it since (13.9V. on the K2's display), except for a couple intentional discharges. Now, when I remove power with the current draw at approximately 300mA, the displayed voltage reads 13.1 volts. Five minutes later it reads 12.4 volts, and it takes another fifty minutes to drop down to 12.3 volts at 300mA. That tells me the battery still has plenty of life in it for my use, but I'm curious if there's a fairly simple way to determine just what condition it's actually in. By the way, something I did this morning, was shut the power supply off for a half day. When I turned the rig on after having no applied charging voltage for six hours, the displayed battery voltage read 12.7 volts. Thanks! DennyN9JXY ___ 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] Tentative K3 Manual
Eric, Wayne, I am waiting my K3 shipment and I really would like to see the K3 Manual during this waiting period. I know, you will put it in to the web page when it is ready, but the question is when. Is it not possible to publish a tentative one in Elecraft web page, earlier? 73, Ruchan (TA2AH) (K2, K1, KX1 (Fully loaded) T1 Some Mini-Module Kits) ___ 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: Tentative K3 Manual
Hi Ruchan, We'll get a tentative version up as soon as it's available. It has to match the final production firmware to avoid a lot of confusion and questions on the reflector later. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jun 25, 2007, at 2:04 PM, Ruchan Ozatay wrote: Eric, Wayne, I am waiting my K3 shipment and I really would like to see the K3 Manual during this waiting period. --- 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] Simple Way to Determine Condition of K2's Battery?
Sounds to me like you got real lucky. I'm sure that some capacity has been lost if you initially discovered it at 7 volts, but it seems as though it's recovered pretty well, considering. I'm sure others will pop in with a better answer to your question (as in quick easy), but I will say that if you're looking for a new shack gadget that can be used around the house ( car), check out a West Mountain Radio CBA (Computer Battery Analyzer). They're around $110, but work great. I purchased one for work, and have been very happy with it. I've used it on some personal batteries from time to time, and would have bought one myself if I hadn't justified work needing one ;-) In fact, it was the CBA that told me my K2 battery was pretty much shot. 73, Mike KW1ND [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there a quick easy method of determining the approximate condition of a K2's KBT2 battery? By the way, something I did this morning, was shut the power supply off for a half day. When I turned the rig on after having no applied charging voltage for six hours, the displayed battery voltage read 12.7 volts. ___ 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] The AT Ninja ...
Hello, This was written by a fellow Lighthouse Activator. Funny thing is that I purchased this issue for something to read and I did not know I was in that issue. 72 Ron de WB3AAL v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v ... or, another 15 Seconds of fame for WB3AAL! On page 23 of the July 2007 issue of Popular Communications, there is a photo and short blurb about WB3AAL, Ron, (a/k/a The Appalachian Trail Ninja). Ed, WA3WSJ, is also mentioned, but did not get the little snap-shot that Ron managed to wrangle. I must say, that I don't see any lighthouses in the photo. In fact, I'm not sure I even see any water. Ron? Congratulations on your QRP activities in the big outdoors! 73, Dave Dave Williams - K7HMP/4 Stafford, Virginia ___ 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: Tentative K3 Manual
Wayne, Playing devils advocate here, isn't this list the place for confusion and questions? It follows that the early release of the manual would be good for the list. See? ;-) = Hi Ruchan, We'll get a tentative version up as soon as it's available. It has to match the final production firmware to avoid a lot of confusion and questions on the reflector later. 73, Wayne N6KR ___ 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] Update on KX1 1804
Last week I reported a little problem in the power output of this radio. I took Don's advice and checked all relevant components (all seemed ok) and then managed to get the correct relationship between 20 and 40 meter outputs by adjusting both L1 and L2 as he suggested. The power still seemed low, but I used for a few days. Last Saturday I installed the 30-80 upgrade. That went ok (but one of the more intense Elecraft experiences!) Everything seems ok now except the power is still low. I even made a few contacts Sunday in Field day using a wire in a tree in the backyard and the KX1 on it's internal batteries. It really is a great thing and I look forward to taking it with me on future trips. The only problem is that the power out with a 13.4V supply, as measured with the DL1 dummy load, varies from 2.6W on 30m to 1.9W on 20m, so it is clearly below specs. These values are within less than 10% of values from an analog Daiwa power meter, so I think they are close to correct. So the question is, should I change the two resistors? Is the extra watt on external or 1/2W on internal power worth the risk of overdriving the output transistor? Bernie W1AZ ___ 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] Update on KX1 1804
Yup, do it. You won't regret it, nor will you blow the PA. With internal Lithium batteries (the non-chargable kind), I ran 33 feet of hook-up wire from a picnic table to a 30 foot push-up mast, and in the middle of 20-meter Saturday afternoon FD bedlam worked Utah, Colorado, Maine, Vermont, Texas, and Tennessee with 1.2 watts. I would also recommend the little speakers recently talked about on the reflector that you can get at Walgreen's in a blister pack -- two for $10. They're the cat's meow. By the way, rumor has it that some guy gobbled up a bunch of those blister packs from every Walgreen he passed on his way to Dayton and then peddled them to the unsuspecting for $20 a speaker. Makes a mother proud! 73, Kent K9ZTV Bernie Gardner wrote: Last week I reported a little problem in the power output of this radio. I took Don's advice and checked all relevant components (all seemed ok) and then managed to get the correct relationship between 20 and 40 meter outputs by adjusting both L1 and L2 as he suggested. The power still seemed low, but I used for a few days. Last Saturday I installed the 30-80 upgrade. That went ok (but one of the more intense Elecraft experiences!) Everything seems ok now except the power is still low. I even made a few contacts Sunday in Field day using a wire in a tree in the backyard and the KX1 on it's internal batteries. It really is a great thing and I look forward to taking it with me on future trips. The only problem is that the power out with a 13.4V supply, as measured with the DL1 dummy load, varies from 2.6W on 30m to 1.9W on 20m, so it is clearly below specs. These values are within less than 10% of values from an analog Daiwa power meter, so I think they are close to correct. So the question is, should I change the two resistors? Is the extra watt on external or 1/2W on internal power worth the risk of overdriving the output transistor? Bernie W1AZ ___ 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] Latching relays
I am embarrased to admit it, but while being in to big a hurry to finish my KAT2 for Field Day I accidently touched one of the latching relays with my de-soldering iron and melted the outside corner. I have a spare, but would rather not replace it if I don't need to. I can't see any of the internal construction, but wonder how durable these relays are. Has anyone else had any experience with melting a relay housing? Is there any easy way to test the relays in circuit before finishing the assembly of the KAT2? Thanks. Phil N3ZP ___ 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
