Re: [Elecraft] AXE1 extender?

[Michael Jarvis]

Add me to the list of people who would immediately buy the AXE1 extender, as 
soon as it becomes available.  🙂

73, Mike N5MAJ

> On May 13, 2019, at 7:55 PM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
> 
> Hi Mike,
> 
>> There was some discussion here about a possible extender add-on for the AX1
>> antenna to allow operation on 40 meters, called the AXE1. Is that still in
>> development?
> 
> 
> Yes. As an excuse to get out of the lab and enjoy the great WX, we've been 
> hiking all over the place testing the prototypes on both 40 and 30 meters.  
> 
> The AXE1 is quite rugged. It's exactly the same length as the other two parts 
> of the AX1 whip. All three easily fit into our smallest KX2 bag (the CS40) 
> along with the supplied ground radials, a KXPD2 keyer paddle, earbud-mic, 
> logbook, etc.
> 
> We hope to have the AXE1 available in late summer.
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
> 
> 
>> I really like this antenna and would love to extend its
>> capabilities to 40!
>> 73's Mike AB7RU
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K1 manual revisions

[Don Wilhelm]

Peter,

After a K1 Reset, nothing needs to be adjusted, but you will have to do 
the menu related settings:

STP, STL, b1 and b2 settings (b3 and b4 if a 4 band board) and CAL OPF.
CAL OPF is not difficult, but does require a signal of known frequency 
on each band - it is just an adjustment of the displayed frequency.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/13/2019 11:45 AM, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS wrote:

Hi Don,

perfect. many thanks for few hints.

i will do it step by step.
At first I will check physicaly the parts and soldering around the Q5.
Then after I will try to measure the POWER voltage line (R10) for its
stability.
If needed i can replace both the Q5 and D18.

the only I am worrying a bit about the factory reset if MCU/DAC sampling
issue
as I am not sure what should be re-aligned then after. I read in manual "VFO
calibration etc."
So I hope that it will not be needed...

I will let you know soon.
In any case many thanks Don for your assistance and help.

73 Petr



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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 Remote

[Don Wilhelm]

Igor,

It is in the manual, see Remote Control of the KX3 starting on page 28.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/14/2019 3:56 PM, Igor Sokolov wrote:

Interesting feature. Nice to know. Is it documented in the manual?

73, Igor UA9CDC

14.05.2019 21:00, Lyle Johnson пишет:
KX3 (but not KX2) can be turned on by brief application of 8 to 12V on 
the PTT pin of the mic connector.



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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 Remote

[Igor Sokolov]

Interesting feature. Nice to know. Is it documented in the manual?

73, Igor UA9CDC

14.05.2019 21:00, Lyle Johnson пишет:
KX3 (but not KX2) can be turned on by brief application of 8 to 12V on 
the PTT pin of the mic connector.


73,

Lyle KK7P

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Re: [Elecraft] [K2] WSJTX -W10 Rig Control Error - PROBLEM SOLVED

[Phil Kane]

On 4/26/2019 8:00 PM, Phil Kane wrote:

> I wish to thank all the folks here who offered helpful comments on the
> problem.  Yes, I did all the checking of ports and drivers and
> connections -  I've been dealing with those sort of things for years so
> I've been there, but with no resolution this time.  Neil did relate his
> solution to the problem and I will respectfully continue with him
> off-line as to the details.

The solution was so simple that it hit me in the face when I tried it!

In WSJTX Configuration (F2) Radio tab -  I set Rig to "None".  This turns
off CAT control.  Then I set PTT to RTS and the COM Port to the one that
controls the RigBlaster that is connected to the K2.

Lo and behold, the rig is recognized and operation is as expected.
Sure, there are no CAT control bells-and-whistles, but the program works
KISS.  Now to make contacts again.

73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
Elecraft K2/100   s/n 5402

>From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/2m driving an SG-Labs 1296Mhz transverter configuration question

[Paul Gacek via Elecraft]

Just to close this out it turns out that the incorrect setting I had was 
XV2(Adr) = trn1.

Per Elecraft support I should have selected XV2(Adr) = int.trn0

The correct settings (which are different than configuring a K3) are;

XV2 (on) = Yes
XV2 (RF) = 1296
XV2 (IF) = 50
XV2 (Pwr) = 3.0
XV2 (OFS) = 0
XV2 (Adr) = int.trn0

Now works!!

Thanks to everyone that offered up suggestions.

Paul
W6PNG/M0SNA

> On May 9, 2019, at 3:13 PM, Paul Gacek via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> I have had the KX3/2m and SG Labs successfully working by simply selecting 
> the KX3 2m band (i.e the KX3 VFO displays 144.200Mhz etc) and driving the 
> SGLabs box with 144Mhz signals.
> 
> …and if interested in prior UK adventure with my KX3/SGLabs box check out 
> https://w6png.wordpress.com/2018/10/14/black-is-black 
> 
> 
> As a SOTA guy mental arithmetic on a peak can be faulty and so I would prefer 
> to configure one of the spare XVn (2-9) for 1296Mhz display/operation.
> 
> I have left the 2m XV1 parameters untouched and set the XV2 parameters as 
> follows;
> 
> XV2 (on) = Yes
> XV2 (RF) = 1296
> XV2 (IF) = 50
> XV2 (Pwr) = 3.0
> XV2 (OFS) = 0
> XV2 (Adr) = trn1 
> 
> Unfortunately I am not driving the SG-Lab transverter with these XV2 settings 
> and the band set to XV2 (i.e the one between 144 and 1.8Mhz
> 
> What have I misconfigured?
> 
> Paul
> W6PNG/M0SNA
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 Remote

[Barry Baines via Elecraft]

Bob:

> On May 14, 2019, at 11:01 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX  wrote:
> 
> Consider adding a local phone and a touchtone decoder to do some basic 
> functions, on off, resets, and etc.  More reliable than the internet and it 
> makes the station "legal" having a secondary means of control. 

The Elecraft K3/RRC-1258MKII package recognizes when a connection is lost and 
will not command the K3 to transmit once connectivity is lost.  The Flex 
configurations I use also recognize when external control is lost.   Given that 
these radio manufacturers provide products with ‘positive control’ for remote 
operating and the manufacturers don’t provide any instructions on the need for 
’secondary means of control’, my presumption is that using these products does 
not require a telco backup to legally use their products.

As an example of how well the Elecraft/RRC-1258MKII approach works:  I was in 
Texas and tried to turn on the K3.  No joy. The LCD screen of the K3/IO-Mini 
had an error message indicating that PTT was on as the radio was being powered 
up and would not complete the connection process to prevent inadvertent 
transmission. When I got to Georgia I tried to power up the K3 and saw the same 
error message on the K3 and it wouldn’t fully ‘boot’ (e.g. no receiver).  I 
subsequently discovered that somehow the external PTT switch assembly (which 
has a momentary PTT as well as separate lockable on position) at the ham shack 
was somehow left in the ‘locked on’ condition.  Removed the PTT lock and the K3 
booted normally and subsequent test with the K3/IO-Mini confirmed that it was 
working as well.  Nice.

That said. presumably the key control is the ability to prevent the transmitter 
from operating.  One way to do this would be to turn off the 12VDC feeding the 
transceiver.  So the approach I use is a R4005i for internet access that feeds 
12 VDC output to the radio so that it adds a second means of powering down the 
transceiver (the first being the radio’s remote on/off connection.) The R4005i 
output port would be ‘on’ to provide 12 VDC to power the transceiver.

In my case, I use a separate R4005i to provide power to each transceiver.  This 
is particularly helpful with the Flex because I can force a master reboot by 
removing power to the transceiver in addition to controlling through remote 
on/off via a relay.  True, I’m using internet as the only conduit into the 
shack, but I do have the ability to inhibit transmitter operation through 
multiple means.  I always turn off the radios when not in use as the turning 
off the K3/IO-mini turns off the K3 as well .  For the Flex I can access the 
R4005i to shut down Remote on/off as well as do master shutdown as a matter of 
course.  Given that the shack is in SE Georgia where thunderstorms are 
prevalent , I alway power down when not in use as well as isolate the antenna 
connection through use of a Paradan Antenna Disconnect Device for each 
transceiver that disconnects the coax when power is removed from the 
transceiver.

73,

Barry WD4ASW


> 
> Bob, K4TAX
> 
> 
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[Elecraft] FS LOADED K3

[Greg]

Please contact me off line for build info and price.Thank you.     Greg. 
(K9ON)greg7412@gmail.comSent from my Galaxy Tab® S2
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 Remote

[Lyle Johnson]

KX3 (but not KX2) can be turned on by brief application of 8 to 12V on 
the PTT pin of the mic connector.


73,

Lyle KK7P

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Re: [Elecraft] AXE1 extender?

[Hank]

I would love this  All of my SOTA activations are 20 and 40 meters.

Can we pre-order?!

Hank
K4HYJ

 
- Original Message -
From: Wayne Burdick (n...@elecraft.com)
Date: 05/13/19 20:57
To: Mike Parkes (mspma...@gmail.com)
Cc: Elecraft Reflector (elecraft@mailman.qth.net)
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] AXE1 extender?

Hi Mike,

> There was some discussion here about a possible extender add-on for the AX1
> antenna to allow operation on 40 meters, called the AXE1. Is that still in
> development?


Yes. As an excuse to get out of the lab and enjoy the great WX, we've been 
hiking all over the place testing the prototypes on both 40 and 30 meters.  

The AXE1 is quite rugged. It's exactly the same length as the other two parts 
of the AX1 whip. All three easily fit into our smallest KX2 bag (the CS40) 
along with the supplied ground radials, a KXPD2 keyer paddle, earbud-mic, 
logbook, etc.

We hope to have the AXE1 available in late summer.

73,
Wayne
N6KR



> I really like this antenna and would love to extend its
> capabilities to 40!
> 73's Mike AB7RU



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Re: [Elecraft] AXE1 extender?

[Keith Thomas]

I was going to ask the same question about the AXE1.  A AX1 was waiting here 
for me last week when I returned from a business trip.  I really wasn't sure 
what to expect but have a goal of doing more outside operating and antenna 
setup is always a deciding factor.  If you only have a short time to operate, I 
don't want to spend it all playing with the antenna - and I have done that in 
the past as I rush along and tangle a pull line or the antenna in a tree.  I 
will keep my wire antennas for sure - but want to get a little collection of 
tried and tested options for antennas that I can just take out and operate.

Friday evening I put it together and set it near the window and connected the 
KX3 at 15W.  I am never one of those "got it on the first call people" but in 
this case I got Maderia Island. with one call.  20M was closing up shop for the 
night so that was about all I got.

It has been raining here in SE PA non-stop especially on weekends. It dried out 
a bit finally on Saturday so after cutting the grass instead of operating, I 
took a camera tripod and put it in the front yard and setup the AX1.  It worked 
great just sitting on a bench nearby with my KX3.  Worked a bunch of stations 
in the AR QSO party on both CW and SSB.  Worked some special event stations and 
one Ecuador station on CW at 15W.  I have the tripod adapter as I want the 
antenna away from me a bit.  It works well but the 2 camera tripods I used (one 
with long extension legs and one with 3 little legs just to hold camera at 
table level) did not accommodate the adapter real well. When I put it on there, 
it made the BNC connection tight against the tripod head - but it worked.

In the next few weeks I am headed out to central PA for a fly fishing trip and 
will take the AX1 in case I get a few minutes to operate.   The most likely 
time is in the evening - which is where my interest in 40M and the AEXI comes 
in...

73 de Keith KB3ILS




> On May 13, 2019 at 8:55 PM Wayne Burdick  wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi Mike,
> 
> > There was some discussion here about a possible extender add-on for the AX1
> > antenna to allow operation on 40 meters, called the AXE1. Is that still in
> > development?
> 
> 
> Yes. As an excuse to get out of the lab and enjoy the great WX, we've been 
> hiking all over the place testing the prototypes on both 40 and 30 meters.  
> 
> The AXE1 is quite rugged. It's exactly the same length as the other two parts 
> of the AX1 whip. All three easily fit into our smallest KX2 bag (the CS40) 
> along with the supplied ground radials, a KXPD2 keyer paddle, earbud-mic, 
> logbook, etc.
> 
> We hope to have the AXE1 available in late summer.
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
> 
> 
> > I really like this antenna and would love to extend its
> > capabilities to 40!
> > 73's Mike AB7RU
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 Remote

[Don Wilhelm]

With the KX2 and KX3 two button power on, I would think that they are 
not a good choice for remote operation.  OTOH, the K3 and K3S do have 
provision for remote power on via the Power On pin in the ACC connector.


The two button power on/off is present so the KX2 and KX3 cannot 
accidentally be turned on while bouncing around in a backpack, etc.
Even if power is removed, the 2 button keypress is required to power it 
back on.


If there is a human available at the remote location to power the KX2 
on, then all should be OK.  After power on, the KX2 can be controlled 
via CAT commands.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/14/2019 11:01 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:

Consider adding a local phone and a touchtone decoder to do some basic functions, on off, 
resets, and etc.  More reliable than the internet and it makes the station 
"legal" having a secondary means of control.

Bob, K4TAX


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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 Remote

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

Consider adding a local phone and a touchtone decoder to do some basic 
functions, on off, resets, and etc.  More reliable than the internet and it 
makes the station "legal" having a secondary means of control. 

Bob, K4TAX


Sent from my iPhone

> On May 14, 2019, at 9:22 AM, Barry Baines via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> Ken:
> 
> 
> 
>> On May 13, 2019, at 10:48 PM, Kenneth P Alexander  wrote:
>> 
>> I'm considering buying a KX2 for remote operation; CW and digital.  The
>> radio will be set up in VE3.  I am retired and living in Thailand.  I can't
>> get a Thai license because Canada and Thailand do not have a reciprocal
>> licensing agreement.
>> 
>> I'm planning on using Win4K3Suite to control the rig and will have the
>> power supply and remote computer on a UPS.  That said, I'm sure there will
>> be occasions when I will have to shut down and re-start the KX2, but this
>> seems to be impossible because the 2-button on/off switching can't be done
>> remotely.
> 
> Something to seriously consider is the robustness of the remote connection,  
> Given that you’ll be depending upon internet that spans the globe, the ham 
> site will be remote and presumably not occupied for the majority of the year, 
> and where a software failure or PC hiccup can destroy your ability to 
> operate, please think about establishing a system that can be managed.  I’m 
> also struck that given all of the effort to put a remote ham site in service, 
> you’re thinking of a (very good) QRP transceiver where QRP adds to the 
> complexity of making actual contacts.
> 
> I operate remotely 85% of the time where my station is in SE Georgia and I’m 
> in Texas or New England.  When something goes wrong at the ham site,  it will 
> be typically be 5-6 weeks before I’ll be back at the site.  In your case, I 
> suspect that you will not be able to visit your ham site as frequently.  If 
> your ‘host’ is not a ham, it may be difficult for that individual to help 
> resolve any problems if he/she is not familiar with your equipment.
> 
> So here are some suggestions/comments for your consideration:
> 
> 1.  Use a transceiver that allows for remote power on/off as a feature.  
> 
> 2.  Avoid having to depend upon a PC at the remote site.  PCs can have 
> hardware failures.  PCs can fail to reboot.  A UPS may help mitigate power 
> surges and short time power loss, but if the site is remote what are the 
> chances of extended power outage?  True, PCs can be configured for ‘boot on 
> power-up’ but what if the PC fails to reboot due to loss of power or while 
> doing a Windows update (which Microsoft continues to make it more difficult 
> to prevent from happening)?  If you’re depending upon a PC at the remote site 
> to make things work, you’re also creating a single point failure.  
> 
> Do I use a PC in the shack? Yes, but it is not controlling critical systems 
> so that if the PC is offline I can still operate.  I can control it remotely 
> with VNC Viewer.  
> 
> 3. What level of internet is available at the remote site?  If it is 
> relatively slow DSL (in Georgia I had to initially contend with 6 Mbps 
> downlink/768 Kbps uplink until two years ago), you’ll need to use something 
> that takes relatively little bandwidth to control the radio and feed audio 
> both directions.  Given the distances between Thailand and Canada, you may 
> also have to contend with internet latency.
> 
> 4. Will you need to control other devices such as an amplifier or rotor?  If 
> so, look for devices that provide a web-based interface so that you can avoid 
> a PC in the shack and simply use a browser on the PC,  tablet or smartphone 
> in Thailand.
> 
> 5. Think about remote access.  Will you need to be able to remotely configure 
> and/or activate/deactivate your equipment from Thailand?  
> 
> 6. Presumably you will be traveling to Canada to install your remote site. Be 
> prepared to spend a considerable amount of time necessary to not only do the 
> install but to extensively test your system through a remote connection 
> including ‘disaster recovery.’  You don’t want to end up back in Thailand and 
> then realize that a connection was missed, something did not reboot/come back 
> online, something was wired backwards, etc.  
> 
> 
> So with these considerations in mind, here is what I use for my remote 
> station that meets the above criteria.  I am not suggesting that my 
> ’solution’ is necessarily applicable to your situation or budget. Rather, I’m 
> suggesting that taking the time to think through what it will take to 
> establish a reliable remote system that meets your needs is critical to your 
> enjoyment and that selecting the transceiver is but the first step in 
> designing your system.
> 
> 
> A.  The transceiver at the ham shack is a K3.  This transceiver is designed 
> for remote operation.  I use the K3/IO-mini which mimics the front panel of 
> the K3.  I use the Remote Rig RRC-1258MKII "pair” for interfacing the two 
> devices w

Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 Remote

[Barry Baines via Elecraft]

Ken:



> On May 13, 2019, at 10:48 PM, Kenneth P Alexander  wrote:
> 
> I'm considering buying a KX2 for remote operation; CW and digital.  The
> radio will be set up in VE3.  I am retired and living in Thailand.  I can't
> get a Thai license because Canada and Thailand do not have a reciprocal
> licensing agreement.
> 
> I'm planning on using Win4K3Suite to control the rig and will have the
> power supply and remote computer on a UPS.  That said, I'm sure there will
> be occasions when I will have to shut down and re-start the KX2, but this
> seems to be impossible because the 2-button on/off switching can't be done
> remotely.

Something to seriously consider is the robustness of the remote connection,  
Given that you’ll be depending upon internet that spans the globe, the ham site 
will be remote and presumably not occupied for the majority of the year, and 
where a software failure or PC hiccup can destroy your ability to operate, 
please think about establishing a system that can be managed.  I’m also struck 
that given all of the effort to put a remote ham site in service, you’re 
thinking of a (very good) QRP transceiver where QRP adds to the complexity of 
making actual contacts.

I operate remotely 85% of the time where my station is in SE Georgia and I’m in 
Texas or New England.  When something goes wrong at the ham site,  it will be 
typically be 5-6 weeks before I’ll be back at the site.  In your case, I 
suspect that you will not be able to visit your ham site as frequently.  If 
your ‘host’ is not a ham, it may be difficult for that individual to help 
resolve any problems if he/she is not familiar with your equipment.

So here are some suggestions/comments for your consideration:

1.  Use a transceiver that allows for remote power on/off as a feature.  

2.  Avoid having to depend upon a PC at the remote site.  PCs can have hardware 
failures.  PCs can fail to reboot.  A UPS may help mitigate power surges and 
short time power loss, but if the site is remote what are the chances of 
extended power outage?  True, PCs can be configured for ‘boot on power-up’ but 
what if the PC fails to reboot due to loss of power or while doing a Windows 
update (which Microsoft continues to make it more difficult to prevent from 
happening)?  If you’re depending upon a PC at the remote site to make things 
work, you’re also creating a single point failure.  

Do I use a PC in the shack? Yes, but it is not controlling critical systems so 
that if the PC is offline I can still operate.  I can control it remotely with 
VNC Viewer.  

3. What level of internet is available at the remote site?  If it is relatively 
slow DSL (in Georgia I had to initially contend with 6 Mbps downlink/768 Kbps 
uplink until two years ago), you’ll need to use something that takes relatively 
little bandwidth to control the radio and feed audio both directions.  Given 
the distances between Thailand and Canada, you may also have to contend with 
internet latency.

4. Will you need to control other devices such as an amplifier or rotor?  If 
so, look for devices that provide a web-based interface so that you can avoid a 
PC in the shack and simply use a browser on the PC,  tablet or smartphone in 
Thailand.

5. Think about remote access.  Will you need to be able to remotely configure 
and/or activate/deactivate your equipment from Thailand?  

6. Presumably you will be traveling to Canada to install your remote site. Be 
prepared to spend a considerable amount of time necessary to not only do the 
install but to extensively test your system through a remote connection 
including ‘disaster recovery.’  You don’t want to end up back in Thailand and 
then realize that a connection was missed, something did not reboot/come back 
online, something was wired backwards, etc.  


So with these considerations in mind, here is what I use for my remote station 
that meets the above criteria.  I am not suggesting that my ’solution’ is 
necessarily applicable to your situation or budget. Rather, I’m suggesting that 
taking the time to think through what it will take to establish a reliable 
remote system that meets your needs is critical to your enjoyment and that 
selecting the transceiver is but the first step in designing your system.


A.  The transceiver at the ham shack is a K3.  This transceiver is designed for 
remote operation.  I use the K3/IO-mini which mimics the front panel of the K3. 
 I use the Remote Rig RRC-1258MKII "pair” for interfacing the two devices with 
one unit at the ham shack connected to the K3 and the other unit connected to 
the K3/IO-mini where I am.  The beauty of this approach is that 1) I have 
complete control of the K3 operating it as a K3, 2) I can turn on/off the K3 
with no problems, and 3) There are a variety of built-in audio Codecs within 
the remote rig available that allow you to select one based upon the quality of 
the internet connection.  With only 768Kbps upload at the shack, I had no 
problems w

[Elecraft] FS: K3s w/ P3

[James Rogers]

Elecraft K3s – 100 (not an upgraded K3)
KTCXD3-1F  1 PPM TCXO
8 pole 2.8 KHz Filter
2nd Receiver
5 pole 2.7 KHz Filter
P3 panadapter w/ CBLP3Y cable (to K3s)
All manuals, Famous Astatic D104 PTT lollipop mic with Heil dyanamic 
conversion.
All items in very good condition (nearly new) except the D-104 
(definitely used, but good)
See shack photo on QRZ.com.
Asking $3450 by PayPal only, shipped  double boxed and insured (CONUS 
or USPS deliverable address), 
   delivered within 150 mile radius of Birmingnam, AL, or pickup (I will 
discount shipping allowance).
Please contact me off list if interested.

Jim, W4ATK  
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 Remote

[Gwen Patton]

I use Win4K3Suite with my KX3, and it will at least shut OFF the radio from
the software. What it won't do is turn it back ON.

As I understand it, what the two-button method is designed to do is to make
sure the radio saves its current state before it shuts down. If you turn it
off via the power line, it will lose any information or changes since you
last shut it down properly. Theoretically, you could shut it off with a
relay on the power, and all that would happen is it would revert to an
earlier state that was saved by shutting it off with the two-finger salute.
The problem is, as you noticed, with turning it back ON again. Turning off
the power to turn it off only loses the current state, and that might be
okay for your use case, but I don't know of any way to turn it back ON
again by turning the power ON. This is one of the disadvantages of a
soft-switch approach.

You might be better served by using a radio that CAN be turned on and off
from the power line without causing difficulties, if that is a dealbreaker.
Unless you can figure out how to bypass the soft-switch by modifying the
radio, something I certainly would NOT want to do myself. I'd probably let
all the magic smoke out if I tried.

73,
Gwen, NG3P

On Mon, May 13, 2019 at 10:48 PM Kenneth P Alexander 
wrote:

> I'm considering buying a KX2 for remote operation; CW and digital.  The
> radio will be set up in VE3.  I am retired and living in Thailand.  I can't
> get a Thai license because Canada and Thailand do not have a reciprocal
> licensing agreement.
>
> I'm planning on using Win4K3Suite to control the rig and will have the
> power supply and remote computer on a UPS.  That said, I'm sure there will
> be occasions when I will have to shut down and re-start the KX2, but this
> seems to be impossible because the 2-button on/off switching can't be done
> remotely.
>
> Is it possible to "hotwire" the KX2 so it's ON all the time?  Then I could
> re-start it remotely by putting the 12V supply on a USB controlled relay.
> I'll be living 12 time zones away and need this to be very reliable.  The
> setup will be in a friend's summer cottage and he's only there a few times
> a year.
>
> Many thanks in advance.
>
> Ken Alexander (VE3HLS)
> So Phisai, Thailand
> Blog:  bueng-ken.com
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[Elecraft] KX2 not transmitting problem solved

[Ron Gould]

The KX2 not transmitting problem has been solved with the great help from Doug 
of Elecraft Technical support along with some backup there in Watsonville.
Another example of great support of Elecraft products.  Turns out it was 
several software parameters messed up in the calibration file.  I also want to 
thank others who responded off line offering advise.  73’s
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[Elecraft] KPA500 watt linear amplifier for sale

[Ron Gould]

Elecraft KPA500 watt amplifier in very good physical and electrical condition 
with cables and manuals, wired for 220 volt operation. $1800 Postal Money 
Order.  If interested, please contact off list. $1800.  73’s folks.
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