Re: [Elecraft] [K2] auto tuner capabilities

[Vic Rosenthal]

It’s great. It matches almost anything. In the field I just hook a wire to the 
end of a fishing pole and throw a counterpoise on the ground. Very quick and 
easy. I highly recommend it.

Vic 4X6GP 

> On 4 May 2018, at 5:42, Robert G Strickland  wrote:
> 
> I've seen and read a great deal about feeding random lengths of wire, usually 
> end fed, in QRP operation. All sorts of tuners and counterpoises are proposed 
> and discussed. Question: is the K2 auto tuner sufficient and effective in 
> these types of situations? I'm thinking of building and installing one, and 
> I'd like to know if the tuner will take care of "most" arrangements, or will 
> I still need something outboard. Thanks for any and all comments.
> 
> ...robert
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> rc...@verizon.net.usa
> Syracuse, New York, USA
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Re: [Elecraft] [K2] auto tuner capabilities

[Wayne Burdick]

Yes. Our ATU algorithm was in fact pioneered on the KAT2. It has eight 
inductors and eight capacitors, and was designed specifically to match a wide 
range of random wire antennas. The hardware and firmware were refined over 
multiple field events.

Wayne
N6KR


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> On May 3, 2018, at 7:42 PM, Robert G Strickland  wrote:
> 
> I've seen and read a great deal about feeding random lengths of wire, usually 
> end fed, in QRP operation. All sorts of tuners and counterpoises are proposed 
> and discussed. Question: is the K2 auto tuner sufficient and effective in 
> these types of situations? I'm thinking of building and installing one, and 
> I'd like to know if the tuner will take care of "most" arrangements, or will 
> I still need something outboard. Thanks for any and all comments.
> 
> ...robert
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> Robert G Strickland, PhD ABPH - KE2WY
> rc...@verizon.net.usa
> Syracuse, New York, USA
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[Elecraft] K2 Sold

[Andy Yates]

Andy - W4KIL

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[Elecraft] [K2] auto tuner capabilities

[Robert G Strickland]

I've seen and read a great deal about feeding random lengths of wire, 
usually end fed, in QRP operation. All sorts of tuners and counterpoises 
are proposed and discussed. Question: is the K2 auto tuner sufficient 
and effective in these types of situations? I'm thinking of building and 
installing one, and I'd like to know if the tuner will take care of 
"most" arrangements, or will I still need something outboard. Thanks for 
any and all comments.


...robert
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rc...@verizon.net.usa
Syracuse, New York, USA
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[Elecraft] FS: Elecraft Station

[Rob Monsipapa via Elecraft]

I'm moving to the Flex 6600M so my entire station is up for sale.  I'd like to 
find someone in the Phoenix area if possible but will consider shipping if 
needed.



K3 - $1875
 P3 Panadapter - $700 
 KPA500 Solid State Amp - $1700
 KAT500 Antenna Tuner - $450 (sale pending)
 Everything runs and works extremely well, I have the full list of all the mods 
done to the K3 along with all servicing that's been done.  It does not have the 
2nd receiver installed.  I have a word file that contains all the updates and 
will send that out on request. 

If someone buys the entire set up I will include all the interconnecting cables 
that I purchased from Elecraft:


CBLP3Y K3S adapter cable for P3 $30
KUSBUSB cable$40
KPAK3AUXKPA to K3 Aux Cable$35
PWR-US240aUS 240V power Cord $16
E850463KAT500 to KPA500 cable  $25


All sales will be done through PayPal so add 3% + shipping costs to the NA 48 
states only.


If you are a local buyer it will be cash only and pick up so no shipping 
involved, this would be my number one preference.


73's


Rob Monsipapa
www.az-pics.com
AK7RM
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[Elecraft] K2 for sale

[Andy Yates]

K2/10 Serial # 3009 with:
     KSB2, K160RX, KNB2, KAT2
     KIO2, KDSP2(KAF2 also), MH2 mic
     latest firmware
     K2 Keying Modification done
     K2 Temperature Compensated PLL mod
     zero beat indicator(right most LED of rf/swr meter)

All manuals and a bunch of
assorted extra parts

$625.00 shipped and insured

Andy - W4KIL

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[Elecraft] Operating Digital Modes via RemoteRig with K3 and local PC

[K7MDL]

Just FYI in case anyone asks about this someday.

I operate 2 remote K3 stations (one at each home) from a K3/0-mini and
RemoteRig units.  At first I tried using a laptop and connecting
audio/serial cables to the K3/0-mini. Eventually I was able to make it work.
Considering the mic and speaker connectors are the same, I used USB mode
instead of data mode.  I found this messy.  

Since I have a PC at each house next to the radio, and already hooked up to
the radio for local operating on digital modes which normally use DataA
mode, this came in handy for remote usage. DataA modes switches from mic to
line in/out.  Setting config to Mic+LineIn and using DataA mode conveniently
lets me use the local PC to run digital modes and view/operate the program
(such as WSJT-X) via a remote desktop connection program but still operate
normally from the K3/0-mini for CW/Voice modes. This also means I can leave
it on to monitor and report signals while away, at least for the station I
last connected to provided I leave the K3/0-mini on, else the remote K3
would be turned off.  I can operate the K3/0-mini volume control and see the
frequency and TX status as normal, but the volume is now independent of the
audio routed to the digital program, so I do not have to listen to the
audio, nor lose audio due to a sound card being plugged in between the
K3/0-mini and a laptop.


The one odd thing I am looking into is when the desktop connection is lost
or minimized for some time, the one home station using a laptop loses its
display and I have to disconnect and reconnect, and the WSJT program stops
hearing audio in.  Simply restarting the WSJT-X (1900 rc3) or going into
WSJT-X setting/Audio and changing audio in setting and saving restores the
audio in the program.  I have yet to see if this is an issue with my other
station which is on a PC.  Both machines are on 24/7 running home automation
and alarm system integration.  I will be digging into this further as the
offending lap[top is in my basement with the transverters and amplifiers and
cabling, rarely ever seen, the K3/0-mini is upstairs. 

I am using the Wi-Fi option at times on my control side RemoteRig, and
recently successfully operated from my RV using campground Wi-Fi in Moab
Utah.  For that I had to connect the RemoteRig via Internet Connection
Sharing on my laptop which provided the connection to the campground
service.  This is because the campground service requires a web log in,
something the RemoteRig does not handle.  I plan to install a Mo-Fi router
in the RV to handle that long term.

- Mike, K7MDL





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[Elecraft] PR6 Preamp for Sale

[Richard Lawn]

Only used briefly I'm asking $100 shipped for this 6 meter Elecraft PR6
preamp with all cables and connectors to attach to the K3.
73
Rick, W2JAZ
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Re: [Elecraft] K1 PORTABLE OPS STATION

[Neil Gallensky]

Fortunately the information at the link referenced below is still available via 
“The Wayback Machine” at web.archive.org. This archive 
has been useful to me many times when websites eventually stop being maintained 
or go by the wayside, yet at least some of their content is preserved.

See the following link.

https://web.archive.org/web/20110606053833/http://www.io.com/~nielw/qrp/unpack.htm

73,
Neil
WA7VHT
KX1 / KX2 / KX3


On May 3, 2018, at 9:54 AM, David Gilbert 
> wrote:


The original source may not be available anymore.  A Google search for 
"Elecraft K1 toolbox" comes up with this reference, but the link contained in 
it is no longer valid.

https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Felecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com%2FCool-Alternative-stand-carrier-for-K1-with-case-td393650.html=02%7C01%7C%7Cc2da14ee08ab450db8ae08d5b10e3494%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C636609596923158958=m4SukDhT8InTzmi1wQ1MRu%2BlgpMwjNizPZJYUc785jQ%3D=0

W0VLZ is the ham he gives credit for the idea.

73,
Dave   AB7E


On 5/3/2018 6:54 AM, Alan KB7MBI via Elecraft wrote:
A few years ago i came across a portable OPS set-up for the K1 WHICH CONSISTED  
BASICALLLY of a metal tool box or maybe a fishing tackle box.  The box  
contained the K1 radio plus all accessories for the station.
 There were two strap hinges attached to the op of the metal tool/tackle box.  
These fold down flat when not in use. The hinges are folded up 90 degrees to 
the top of the box and the K1 is attached with thumb screws much  like with the 
KTS1 TITLT STAND,
 When finished operating the thumbscrews are rremoved and the station equipment 
neatly packed away and the hinge supports ares are folded down flush for 
storage.
 For the life of me I cannot locate the website article.  DOESanyone recall the 
article I  am referring to?
 I am in the process of borrowing the concept but ustilizing an AMMO BOX.. The 
Hinges are located  on the backside of the lid.  and the K1 is installed upside 
down.  attached to the hinges.  Open the lid and the K1 is ready to go attached 
to the hinges.
 In the bottom of the  the AMMO can i is stored the station accessories.  The 
AMMO CAN and the battery are heavy enough to support a fishing-pole mast for 
the antenna..
 I would like to give credit to the author of the original article for the 
idea.  Does anyone know the source?
 ALAN  KB7MBI
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Re: [Elecraft] K1 PORTABLE OPS STATION

[David Gilbert]

The original source may not be available anymore.  A Google search for 
"Elecraft K1 toolbox" comes up with this reference, but the link 
contained in it is no longer valid.


http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Cool-Alternative-stand-carrier-for-K1-with-case-td393650.html

W0VLZ is the ham he gives credit for the idea.

73,
Dave   AB7E


On 5/3/2018 6:54 AM, Alan KB7MBI via Elecraft wrote:

A few years ago i came across a portable OPS set-up for the K1 WHICH CONSISTED  
BASICALLLY of a metal tool box or maybe a fishing tackle box.  The box  
contained the K1 radio plus all accessories for the station.
  
There were two strap hinges attached to the op of the metal tool/tackle box.  These fold down flat when not in use. The hinges are folded up 90 degrees to the top of the box and the K1 is attached with thumb screws much  like with the KTS1 TITLT STAND,
  
When finished operating the thumbscrews are rremoved and the station equipment neatly packed away and the hinge supports ares are folded down flush for storage.
  
For the life of me I cannot locate the website article.  DOESanyone recall the article I  am referring to?
  
I am in the process of borrowing the concept but ustilizing an AMMO BOX.. The Hinges are located  on the backside of the lid.  and the K1 is installed upside down.  attached to the hinges.  Open the lid and the K1 is ready to go attached to the hinges.
  
In the bottom of the  the AMMO can i is stored the station accessories.  The AMMO CAN and the battery are heavy enough to support a fishing-pole mast for the antenna..
  
I would like to give credit to the author of the original article for the idea.  Does anyone know the source?
  
ALAN  KB7MBI

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[Elecraft] K1 PORTABLE OPS STATION

[Alan KB7MBI via Elecraft]

A few years ago i came across a portable OPS set-up for the K1 WHICH CONSISTED  
BASICALLLY of a metal tool box or maybe a fishing tackle box.  The box  
contained the K1 radio plus all accessories for the station.
 
There were two strap hinges attached to the op of the metal tool/tackle box.  
These fold down flat when not in use. The hinges are folded up 90 degrees to 
the top of the box and the K1 is attached with thumb screws much  like with the 
KTS1 TITLT STAND,
 
When finished operating the thumbscrews are rremoved and the station equipment 
neatly packed away and the hinge supports ares are folded down flush for 
storage.
 
For the life of me I cannot locate the website article.  DOESanyone recall the 
article I  am referring to?
 
I am in the process of borrowing the concept but ustilizing an AMMO BOX.. The 
Hinges are located  on the backside of the lid.  and the K1 is installed upside 
down.  attached to the hinges.  Open the lid and the K1 is ready to go attached 
to the hinges.
 
In the bottom of the  the AMMO can i is stored the station accessories.  The 
AMMO CAN and the battery are heavy enough to support a fishing-pole mast for 
the antenna.. 
 
I would like to give credit to the author of the original article for the idea. 
 Does anyone know the source?
 
ALAN  KB7MBI
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