[Elecraft] Digital Voice Recorder (DVR) Operations?
I was able to record a simple CQ and store to M1. Following the manual instructions (page 29), I tried to record a repating CQ to M2. No luck, When I press the M2, the display just says END (and no message). I wanted to record another message and cannot even record a simple, non-repeating one now. Any new message I record just says END (and no message? Are there any other insturctions I have not read? 73, Al W6GBG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Setting up RTTY w/K3
Regarding the cables from the soundcard to the K3 - Sterio or Mono? Looks like the Line out to Soundcard is Sterio? Looks like the Line in from the Soundcard is Mono? Above based on the labels on the back of the K3? 73, Al W6GBG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Help with KRX3 Installation PL2 Error?
Problem solved, my lack of a detailed reading of the calibration steps was the culprit, when I Looked Up "Calibration" and did those steps on the main and sub, working great. 73, Al W6GBG - Original Message ---- From: Allan Bacon To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: Allan Bacon Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 9:17:44 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Help with KRX3 Installation PL2 Error? K3 #2252 Factory built, now adding KRX3. Do not want an exotic setup, just want to listen on one frequency and transmit on another - same band, same antenna. Completed installation with no problem, Used good static mat and wrist strap. Uploaded latest firmware. Unsed Config Menu to initialize as ANT-BMC (seemed like the default I wanted to use) . Do not have a TMP cable plugged in to J92, as I believe this is how to keep it simple for what I want to do. Per troubleshooting chart on a PL2 Error, I tried recalibrating the VCO with VCO (CONGIG:VCO:MD), taped SBU, screen showed 255, and SUB starts flashing slowly. Rebooted, Still get PL2 Error. VFO A and B seem to work fine Looking for help please - 73, Al W6GBG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Help with KRX3 Installation PL2 Error?
K3 #2252 Factory built, now adding KRX3. Do not want an exotic setup, just want to listen on one frequency and transmit on another - same band, same antenna. Completed installation with no problem, Used good static mat and wrist strap. Uploaded latest firmware. Unsed Config Menu to initialize as ANT-BMC (seemed like the default I wanted to use) . Do not have a TMP cable plugged in to J92, as I believe this is how to keep it simple for what I want to do. Per troubleshooting chart on a PL2 Error, I tried recalibrating the VCO with VCO (CONGIG:VCO:MD), taped SBU, screen showed 255, and SUB starts flashing slowly. Rebooted, Still get PL2 Error. VFO A and B seem to work fine Looking for help please - 73, Al W6GBG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net on 14.316 at 1800 UTC Now ON Up to 14.318
- Original Message From: KM5Q To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 4:42:20 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Reminder: Sunday Elecraft SSB Net on 14.316 at 1800 UTC Every Sunday: Elecraft SSB Net on 14.316 at 1800 UTC ___ 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] Excess K-2 modules for sale KNB and KAT2
I have assembled, never installed, a KNB and KAT2, if interested please make an offer, off list. 73, Al W6GBG baco...@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] AL-811H Amp and K3
To confirm what I think you are saying here is? RCA plug on a wire from the K3 KEY OUT (RCA/Phono) to the RELAY RCA on the Amp ? Thus keying the K3, also keys the amp? 73, Al W6GBG - Original Message From: NZ0T To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 8:50:40 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] AL-811H Amp and K3 David, I run the Al-811 (3 tubes otherwise the same as the 811H) with my K3 and interface is very easy. There is no need to use ALC just adjust the K3 power output so you are not overdriving the amp. With my setup that's around 60- 70 watts out. You just need a simple cable with RCA plugs as the keying line and you are good to go. GL and 73, Buill NZ0T David Wilburn wrote: > > I will be picking up an AL-811H soon. I was first licensed in 2001 > and I have never had an amp. The 811 requires a 15ms delay, and I > noticed that the firmware now supports up to a 20ms delay, so I should > be good there. > > The 811 documentation talks quite a bit about the use of ALC, and the > K3 documentation talks quite a bit about NOT using ALC. I'm not sure > where to go with this. Anyone using a K3 with an 811? Do I need to > use ALC with it? > > I am trying to get everything ready for the upcoming contests, so > timing is becoming an issue. > > The current manual says to see the website to see if you need the mod > kit. The website says to see the mod kit manual, to see if you need > to the mod kit. The manual does not say anything about how to > determine if you need the mod kit, so I assume that if -12v ALC is > needed, the mod needs to be done. Is this correct? > > I do not see any mention in the K3 documentation about connecting to > amps. It looks like the key out is used to key the amp. The manual > says up to 200v DC @ 5A. The 811 documentation only mentions 12v, and > gets grounded for keying the amp. Do I need any other devices inline > for keying the amp? > -- > > David Wilburn > NM4M > http://www.nm4m.com > K2 - S/N 5982 > K3 - S/N 766 > Latest Firmware > > ___ > 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 > > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/AL-811H-Amp-and-K3-tp1328824p1328843.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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 Was Fine Now Dead - getting interestring?
Don, Thanks for your help. When I checked for continuity between the cathode of D10 and the anode of D9 it came up negative - problem. So I temporarily jumped the cathode of D10 and the anode of D9 and the rig powered up correctly. Then I took the heat sink off and I see trouble, not sure if these are the right words, but it is what I see. The board between D9 via R-14, R-13, FRC-11 almost to R7 is delaminated, no green material, just copper and there is evidence of charring. Allan Bacon W6GBG -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 10:40 AM To: Allan Bacon Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Was Fine Now Dead? Alan, You are reading the schematic correctly - yes there should be a connection between the cathode of D10 and the anode of D9 (check to be certain they are connected with an ohmmeter first). If you find the path open, you could install a TEMPORARY jumper between D10 cathode and D9 anode on top of the board to see if everything comes back to life. If that restores full function, then remove the board to find the damaged PC board trace or (more likely) the bad solder connection. Nothing in your measurements indicate a bad diode to me. A diode conducts positive voltage from the anode to the cathode (hint: follow the arrowhead on the diode symbol), but blocks a positive voltage in the opposite direction. 73, Don W3FPR Allan Bacon wrote: > I started tracing 13.8 V from the power source > > Input 13.8 V > > Diode D10 Cathode 13.8 V Anode 0 to ground as per specifications > > Diode D9 Anode 0 V Cathode 0 V > > So, it seems power is not getting to the D9 Diode > >>From the schematic on page 64, it looks as those are the only components on > the trace from power injection to the KPA-100 to the "Aux 12V" at J4 > > Here is where my lack of knowledge shows up - > > 1. Since voltage is not present on either side of the diode, should I pull > the heat sink and check the trace on the board? > > 2. Or - Does a bad (not even sure what that means) diode prevent voltage > from showing up? > > 3. Or - What ___ 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 Was Fine Now Dead?
I started tracing 13.8 V from the power source Input 13.8 V Diode D10 Cathode 13.8 V Anode 0 to ground as per specifications Diode D9 Anode 0 V Cathode 0 V So, it seems power is not getting to the D9 Diode >From the schematic on page 64, it looks as those are the only components on the trace from power injection to the KPA-100 to the "Aux 12V" at J4 Here is where my lack of knowledge shows up - 1. Since voltage is not present on either side of the diode, should I pull the heat sink and check the trace on the board? 2. Or - Does a bad (not even sure what that means) diode prevent voltage from showing up? 3. Or - What Allan Bacon W6GBG -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 9:27 PM To: Allan Bacon Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Was Fine Now Dead? Allan, Was that J5, the 3 pin connector point (no header is normally installed there) on the RF Board near the front center (near the control board)? If you did everything correctly, it should have no effect on the K2 power-up condition. If you wired to some other place than the 3 pin J5, remove what you added and try to discover what the error is. It may have been something that inadvertently happened, and not at all associated with your additions - in that case, voltage measurements are in order. You may have had a pin pushed back on the AUX DC connector from the KPA100, and it is no longer making contact with P3 on the RF Board - insert the crimp pins into the housing correctly if you find that to be the problem. Is the KPA100 ribbon cable properly attached to the control board? These are but a few starter questions. 73, Don W3FPR Allan Bacon wrote: > K2 4670 with 100W and all options was working fine. > > > > Per the recommendation of Microham, I added a speaker jack from J5 to a > stereo plug on the back of the case and now the unit will not power up on > the KPA-100 > > > > When I plug in power to the low power jack, the unit is OK, but will not go > to high power. > > > > Any ideas? > > > > Thanks, > > 73, > > Allan Bacon > > W6GBG > > > > ___ > 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 Was Fine Now Dead?
Yes, it was the J5, 3 pin connector point on the RF board near the front center. Ribbon cable is connected. I will check the AUX DC connector and start voltage tracing. Thanks, Al Allan Bacon W6GBG -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 9:27 PM To: Allan Bacon Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Was Fine Now Dead? Allan, Was that J5, the 3 pin connector point (no header is normally installed there) on the RF Board near the front center (near the control board)? If you did everything correctly, it should have no effect on the K2 power-up condition. If you wired to some other place than the 3 pin J5, remove what you added and try to discover what the error is. It may have been something that inadvertently happened, and not at all associated with your additions - in that case, voltage measurements are in order. You may have had a pin pushed back on the AUX DC connector from the KPA100, and it is no longer making contact with P3 on the RF Board - insert the crimp pins into the housing correctly if you find that to be the problem. Is the KPA100 ribbon cable properly attached to the control board? These are but a few starter questions. 73, Don W3FPR Allan Bacon wrote: > K2 4670 with 100W and all options was working fine. > > > > Per the recommendation of Microham, I added a speaker jack from J5 to a > stereo plug on the back of the case and now the unit will not power up on > the KPA-100 > > > > When I plug in power to the low power jack, the unit is OK, but will not go > to high power. > > > > Any ideas? > > > > Thanks, > > 73, > > Allan Bacon > > W6GBG > > > > ___ > 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 Was Fine Now Dead?
K2 4670 with 100W and all options was working fine. Per the recommendation of Microham, I added a speaker jack from J5 to a stereo plug on the back of the case and now the unit will not power up on the KPA-100 When I plug in power to the low power jack, the unit is OK, but will not go to high power. Any ideas? Thanks, 73, Allan Bacon W6GBG ___ 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] T-shirts?
I (heart-love) my K3 My other rig is ... FOR SALE Not kidding, on the shirt I bought! 73 Al W6GBG - Original Message From: Randy Moore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Elecraft Discussion List Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 11:44:12 AM Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] T-shirts? OK, so what to the K3 t-shirts at Dayton say? Randy, KS4L ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: New Icom XCVR IC-7700 Price
I attended the Contesting University on Thursday at Dayton and one of the sponsores was ICOM. Their national sales manager brough a 7700 to show and when I asked him the target price he replied about $6,000.00 73, Al W6GBG ___ 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] KX1 paddle fix?
Blue Locktite is not permanent, that should do the trick. 73, Al W6GBG -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Cutter Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 12:21 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX1 paddle fix? Any ideas on keeping the paddle screw tight? Mine seems to work loose easily, Locktite or similar would work but I want to remove it. 72, Bob KI0G We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/265 ___ 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 - micoKEYER Interface - N1MM
I want to hook up N1MM logger to my K2 # 4670 with the microKEYER interface. Does anyone have any experience doing this? In particularly I am looking for info on cabling and any other relevant set up issues. I have the microHAM cables specific for the K2. Thanks 73, Allan Bacon AI4TK ___ 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 KBT2 Operational Question?
K2 with KBT2 installed. If the battery switch is turned off, and 13.8 volts in plugged into the K2 will the radio come on if the on switch in pressed? Or another way of asking, If I have the radio plugged in to external power and I turn the batter switch off, does that turn off the K2. With an old (4+ years) battery installed, and plugged into external power, what would be the nominal reading off the K2's internal voltage meter? On my radio #309, I only show about 12V, power supply is providing 13.8. 73, KI4HRN Al ___ 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 Toroid Guy
I bought toroids from Mike - saves a lot of time, great ham to deal with, deserves our business. Al KI4HRN - Original Message From: Harvey Howell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2006 1:19:15 AM Subject: [Elecraft] The Toroid Guy Has anyone used toroids from the 'Toroid Guy' to build a K2? Are his wound better or neater than someone can do by hand (I assume his are machine wound)? Is it worthwhile to buy his? Thanks. Harvey KN6VP No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.1/272 - Release Date: 3/1/2006 ___ 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 mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KPA-100 Test and Alighment Request for Assistance
K2 # 4670, finishing up test and alignment of a KPA-100. Page 46 (all checks within norm to here) Two Questions 1 - External Amplifier Keying Test (PA KEY) Use the MODE switch to select CW mode (mode letter changes to C). Enter CW TEST mode by holding VOX. The letter C should now be flashing. In this mode, the K2 will not put out any power when you key the rig either with a key or with the TUNE switch. Set your DMM to its lowest resistance scale. Connect the (-) probe to ground, and touch the (+) probe to the tab of Q9 on the KPA100 board (or to the center conductor of the PA KEY output jack, J7). The DMM should be indicating a high resistance (typically indicated by a flashing display). OK to here - Hold TUNE on the K2 to key the transmitter. The resistance reading should drop to less than 3 ohms. THE OHMS start dropping, but before I can pull the + probe off the Q9 tab, something clicks/pop and the K2 drops out of the tune mode (sort of like of a reset?) IS THIS WHAT IS SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN? OR The MM shows 3 OHMS at this time. Never get to this part - Tap any switch to exit TUNE mode. Exit CW test mode by holding VOX. The mode letter will stop flashing. 2 Bias Current Adjustment Connect the (+) lead of the DMM to the power supply side of the circuit, and the (-) lead to the KPA100 side. Turn on the high-current power supply, then turn on the K2. EXACTLY WHERE DO I CONNECT THE + AND - LEADS? 73, KI4HRN ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Need advice - upgrade vs. K2
I have built K2 4670 working great, soon to add the 100W/tuner. To learn more about this wonderful hobby, I also just bought an original K2 # 389 with the internal battery kit. This will be my QRP radio. This is also obviously a Rev A model. It came with the following un built modules. KNB2 Rev C dtd 3 Feb 2000 KAT2, Rev B, dtd Feb 14, 2000 KSB2, Rev B, dtd Nov 15, 199 >From the Elecraft web site, there are obvious upgrades (A-B kit and all the others) that I will incorporate, but are there any upgrades to the un built modules? Or after doing all the basic K2 mods, should I buy the latest modules to this K2? All suggestions/plan of action as to a course of action would be appreciated. 73, Allan Bacon KI4HRN -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Friday, January 06, 2006 6:06 PM To: Craig Black; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Need advice - upgrade vs. new K2 Craig, If you plan to keep it, I would say that you should upgrade the current K2 no matter what - and do ALL the upgrades and all the optional pieces too - including the Keying waveshape change, the PLL Temperature compensation change and the Extremely Strong signal Handling diodes (no parts kit for this last one, but it takes only 2 1N4148 diodes). You will end up with a K2 that performs just like a new one - it will only have a few more components mounted on the bottom of the board, and you will not have an AGC Threshold pot (unless you squeeze a tiny trimmer in there). Do change the Filter crystals too. No-one will know it has been upgraded unless they know what to look for. I can supply photos of my fully upgraded SN 0020 should there be any doubt. As far as a new K2 - well, if you want 2 of them, then the upgrade plus the new build is the only way to go for economy. I don't know what financial constraints you may have, but the outlay for an upgraded K2 plus a new K2 will certainly be less than buying 2 new ones! 73, Don W3FPR > -Original Message- > > This falls into the "help me rationalize what I want > to do" bucket, but make it factual. > > I am an owner of a K2 sn 1014 who loves to build. It > has SSB, NB, 160M, auto tuner and battery. (Also have > a KX1 and a T1) > > Should I; > 1. Upgrade the K2 and add the KP100 (Upgrades are > about $140 total)...or > 2. Buy a new K2 with the SSB option and KP100 ? > > The end results are of course different as in #2 I > would have 2 K2's. > > Are there any comments on installing the full boat of > upgrades required for an old K2 to get it current ? > > Thanks > Craig > ___ 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] Relay Removal ?
If you can get a desoldering tool with heated pencil and desolder vacuum built-in go for it. I got a Hako 808 and removed many remove components from boards without damaging components or boards on any PCB's. Double-sided, singles and multi-layer. 73, KI4HRN - Original Message From: Steve Kavanagh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 2:17:27 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Relay Removal ? OK, while everyone seems to be on the subject of stupidity...I just found I installed two of Elecraft's ubiquitous latching relays incorrectly (after several checks to make sure it was done right !). Has anyone ever successfully unsoldered one without serious damage to either the relay or the board ? If so what technique did you use ? 73, Steve VE3SMA ___ 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] KNB2 "not installed"
I just finished wiring and installing a KNB2 in my K2. When I turn the rig on, I get the "Elecraft" display, then it goes to the normal frequency display. When I press the NB button, I get the same "not inst" message that I got before I installed this module. Following the troubleshooting hints in the manual, the board is plugged in correctly, U3 is oriented correctly. I checked all the P1 pins. Does anyone have any ideas? Allan Bacon KI4HRN ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Menu Switch Not Working
Menu Switch Not Working The menu switch is much worse. It is still intermittent, but mostly not working. I checked the circuit connections from the Menu button to U3 pin 6 (/BANK 1) and to U2 pin 6 (D7). All checked fine and I also checked connections at RP1, again fine. The XIT button works, all the other front panel switches seem to work OK, so does the RIT switch. I had an Electrical Engineer friend who is a ham go over this all with me this afternoon and he concurred that all seems as it should be, and at one time the menu switch worked, but all the rest of the time no effect. We connected the two appropriate poles of the switch, still no action on the circuit. Reheated all the pins on U2 and U3 I performed a hard reset by holding down the 4,5, 6 buttons at the same time when the power is turned on and no effect on the menu switch. Is it possible that I have a bad U2 or U3? I do not know what else to check suggestions? KI4HRN Allan Bacon [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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 # 4670 Completed - Now a Request for Suggestions
I have completed K2 # 4670 - thanks for the help. I can now listen to W1AW code and work on getting on the air after I pass the Element 1 and General. But, what is the best key to start with - straight, iambic, non-iambic? or what. So many choices and I need advice. Thanks in advance. 73, Al KI4HRN Allan Bacon [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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] Help with Alignment Test - Collecter
On page 71 of the assembly manual - Resistance Checks I do not know what the collector and base of Q6/Q7 are. Any help will be sincerely appreciated. I know what/where Q6/Q7 are, but cannot find a definition of the parts to check for resistance to ground. Q7 Collector Q6 base Q7 base Thanks in advance 73, Al KI4HRN Allan Bacon [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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] Frequency Counter
Can the group recommend a frequency counter? Looking for a brand/source - not the cheapest, the best value. 73, Al KI4HRN Allan Bacon [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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 # 4670 Front Panel Resistance Checks
On page 28, Front Panel Resistance Checks J1 pins 1 - 7 no movement on DMM J1 pins 9 - 14 no movement on DMM Advice to trouble shoot ? Have looked for bridges, un soldered connections with good glass VR, al KI4HRN Allan Bacon [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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] Emergency Radio
New guy here, first post, new ham KI4HRN, just started building K2 # 4670. Retired Marine, was stationed in Northern Virginia on 9/11. Cell phones worked, but you could not get a call through - all circuits were busy, until you got south of the Occoquan river, about 15 miles south of DC. I know, I walked that far until I was able to get hold of my family via cell phone. Only circuits that worked we radio. That is why I got into amateur radio - emergency service. We Marines like to say we are not paranoid when we were right. Realistically, amateur radio's emergency capabilities are less appreciated with increase of cellular systems. But, if it ever gets really bad. Hopefully we will be there. Very Respectfully, 73, al KI4HRN Allan Bacon [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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
