RE: [Elecraft] New: K3 tops the list
Sorry I brought this up. I never intended for this to be a flame thread or argumentative thread. My point is: ELECRAFT DID NOT SPECIAL TUNE MY RADIO! You finish the calibration and your radio should perform exactly the same. Others independently have verified Rob Sherwood's results. Instead of checking with me, as I indicated before, please verify this with Eric or Wayne. Then you will know too! 73, Charlie, W0YG.. -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/New%3A-K3-tops-the-list-tp15549251p15562395.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] New: K3 tops the list
I am feeling pretty good about the numbers Rob Sherwood, NC0B, has come up with. That is my radio he is testing and so now I know exactly the specifics of that particular radio, SN 00149. It was a kit radio that I built, Elecraft checked it out, finished the calibration procedure, returned it to me and I lent it to Rob. He will have it until the end of next month so he will be able to make experienced comments about the K3 in general including in depth operating experiences. I am missing my radio but thrilled to participate in some small way in a test program that I am sure is standing the rest of the radio manufacturers on their collective ear! In the meantime, I am having fun with my K2, especially with all the new countries that have been or are on the air now! 73, Charlie, W0YG.. -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/New%3A-K3-tops-the-list-tp15549251p15549251.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
Re: [Elecraft] New: K3 tops the list
I originally wrote I am feeling pretty good about the numbers Rob Sherwood, NC0B, has come up with. That is my radio he is testing and so now I know exactly the specifics of that particular radio, SN 00149. SNIP I received the following private message from NN4X: I'm curious as to why there was (apparently) not sufficient confidence to have Rob run the test on yours, after you completed the build and calibration yourself. After all, that's the radio all of us who purchase the kit will be using; not one possibly tweaked by the factory. I will post the answer here so everyone can share in exactly what happened. I was building up the radio and started final calibration. Before finishing calibration, I was anxious and listened on 160M where I heard my neighbor all across the band. I called Elecraft and asked if this was normal. Rather than farmer around, they said send it in. They gave me a return number and so I sent it in. I explained I had not finished calibration but they said they wanted to check it anyhow. I sent the radio in and they gave me the info back that I hadn't finished calibration, that they found nothing wrong. Hey I said, I told them I hadn't finished calibrating but since I knew it was going to NC0B, I was more than happy to send it in. To make a long story short, and you can check with Wayne or Eric on this, they finished calibration and shipped it back. Apparently I had stopped on the step where it is critical to calibrate the synthesizer, duh. Anyhow, Elecraft took care of the catch 22 problem for me and all is/was well. I immediately checked it on 160M when it returned and I could get within 800 Hz of my legal power running neighbor before his transmitted phase noise precluded going closer. I waited a few days until Rob and I could meet in the city and passed it on to him. Now he has the radio and is putting it through its paces. If you want to know more, I suggest you contact either Wayne or Eric or Rob as the case may be however Rob has pretty much finished his testing and published his results. That is what started all this discussion in the first place, the K3 is at the top of the list! That's my story and I am sticking to it! 73, Charlie, W0YG.. -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/New%3A-K3-tops-the-list-tp15549251p15550442.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] K2 filter setup on RTTY
I have seen folks indicate it is necessary to set OP1 as FL1 when calibrating the RTTY filters. Is this true or can you set it to any width as long as the filter is calibrated so the signal is in the center of the bandpass? 73, Charlie, W0YG.. -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K2-filter-setup-on-RTTY-tp14792145p14792145.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] K2 with RIGblaster Plus and MMTTY program for RTTY?
Anyone running this combination? I am just hooking my modem up and need to know a couple of things. If you reply off the list, perhaps we can take my questions elsewhere so as not to burden the folks not interested. Thanks and 73, Charlie, W0YG.. -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K2-with-RIGblaster-Plus-and-MMTTY-program-for-RTTY--tp14648825p14648825.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
Re: [Elecraft] K2 with RIGblaster Plus and MMTTY program for RTTY?
OK I got the K2 going. I was wondering where the remote PTT line was but it is simple, the mike PTT keys the K2. No problems now. Listening to RTTY signals on 40M now. 73, Charlie, W0YG.. R. Kevin Stover wrote: I'm using the Rigblaster+ with my K2/100 on all digital modes. What's the question? On Sun, 06 Jan 2008 09:22:41 -0500 David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am VERY interested, and I have heard of folks using this combination successfully. I made the mistake of assuming the setup would not work, and gave away my rigblaster to a friend, only to find out otherwise latter. - David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW K2 S/N 5982 On Sun, 2008-01-06 at 05:58 -0800, Charlie, W0YG wrote: Anyone running this combination? I am just hooking my modem up and need to know a couple of things. If you reply off the list, perhaps we can take my questions elsewhere so as not to burden the folks not interested. Thanks and 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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 -- R. Kevin Stover, AC0H K2/100 #4684 Fists #11993 SKCC #215 ARRL ___ 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://www.nabble.com/K2-with-RIGblaster-Plus-and-MMTTY-program-for-RTTY--tp14648825p14649329.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] OT-Parts needed
I need some parts to repair a set of high speed strobes that have gone south. Specifically, I need a chip SQ3524N. While I am at it, I need also a transistor REF02/8725 that is in a large TO case. Attemptes to search on the internet have not turned up much for the 8725 item. Anybody have any of these items or know where I can get them? Appreciate any help. Trying to repair a one-off set of high speed strobes is tough without a schematic. I have them working after a fashion but they still blow fuses after several flashes so I am trying to shotgun some part replacements. Thanks for any assistance. 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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 #5366
Just need to check to see if I can get a gmail message through. For some reason my messages are being rejected. Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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] FS: K2/100 SN 5366
K2 SN 5366 has been spoken for. Thanks! Now on to the K3! 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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: K2/100 and TL922?
Chris, KL9A wrote: Has anyone used their K2/100 to key a TL922? Do I need an external 12V relay? Yes, you most certainly do need an external protection keying relay of some kind. The TL922 is a transceiver keying relay buster. 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Receiver test oscillator for sale XG-1
I have a new kit won at a hamfest I want to sell. This is the XG-1 that lists for $39.00. I want $32.00 shipped. 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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] XG-1 sold
Thanks for the interest. The XG-1 has now sold. 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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] Pelican case for just the K2
What is the Pelican case number that most one uses for just the K2? I see the 1400 case is just large enough to fit the K2 but there is only about .5 inch clearance on each side. The 1450 has more room but it is large and questionable as to whether this case would fit inside my checked baggage as well as the 1400 case would. For those that carry their K2 in a Pelican case, let me draw on your experience. I am not looking for a case to carry other than the K2, in other words, no accessories, just the K2. Thanks and 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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: Pelican case for just the K2
Perhaps I should clarify my previous post. I am really only looking into a Pelican case for my application. It seems as if the Pelican 1400 is just large enough to get a K2 in but there is a question about the vent screw hitting the side of the K2 as it must face sideways to fit the case. I need a Pelican case that will go in my duffle bag for my overseas trips. Since the suitcase is soft sided, actually an over the shoulder small soft sided duffle, I need a small Pelican case to protect the K2 yet fit the duffle bag. Anyone ever use the Pelican 1400 or is the 1450 the smallest, safest case to use? I have doubts about the 1450 fitting inside my duffle. Now the reason I ask is I am headed back to VK9CGG for three weeks. Hope to work lots of you with a K3 undamaged by checking it in my luggage but inside a Pelican case. Any recommendations? 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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: Pelican case for just the K2
I have a little egg on my face. My type said K3. I don't have a K3 and didn't mean to roil the troops. I will be taking my K2 to VK9CGG where it will be used mostly for the low bands and RTTY. N0KV is coming along with my other K2 for higher band work. So, I am looking for Pelican cases for my K2s. Let me say that again, K2s, not K3! Again, sorry for the confusion! 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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] Amplifier for use with Heil products and K2
What amplifier is recommended for use with a Heil headset with the #5 element? I seem to be missing this in the discussions currently ongoing. Thanks and 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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] SN 5513 on the air
SN 5513 went on the air yesterday. This is a rig I am building for VK2IA for his travels and contest operations. The basic K2 is done but now have to add the accessory modules which are also already built. First QSO with 15 watts was yesterday and all appears normal. 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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] Kenwood MC-43S hand held mic for sale
Kenwood MC-43S hand held mic for sale, nice addition for the K2 since the Heil MH-2 is now obsolete. Set the compression to level 3 and the mic gain to 2 and you are in business. No more resistors on the mic header to worry about. I want $45.00 plus 4.75 for Priority Mail shipping. 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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] Kenwood MC-43S hand held mic for sale
Thanks for all the responses. The mic has now sold. 73, Charlie.. ___ 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] Rework Eliminators
Mike, AI4NS, wrote: I ordered the complete kit for the partially assembled K2 I just bought. Gary and Ken both emailed me with answers to my questions, and Gary called me to make sure I ordered what I needed and thought I was getting. Great service. Just email them with your questions, and they will let you know what you need to order. I just want to second what Mike said about the rework eliminators. Gary and Ken are super quick to respond and their products are immensely helpful when troubleshooting an already built K2 or when making provisions in the build process for adding a future option. I find I could not get along without a kit of these rework eliminators as they have sure saved time. 73, Charlie, W0YG.. K2 SNs 4853 and 5366 ___ 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] Microphone header jumper plug
Tom, N0SS, has an excellent article on his website about cutting an IDE hard drive connector in half and using it as a plug for the microphone header on the front panel board. I just did one and it is a breeze. For those who have not seen this handily little hint, visit this site: http://www.n0ss.net/k2_mic_cfg_hdr.pdf and download that article. I am sure it will come in handy! Thanks Tom! 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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] Strange Problem
Well a problem just started. Regardless of where in the 20M band I am when I shut down, it always comes up on the same frequency when I turn the rig back on. The same is true of other bands. Never happened before. Real strange. An example of this is I turn the rig on and say it comes up on 14.010. I tune up the band to 14.035 and turn it off. If I turn it back on immediately, it come up back on 14.010! Anyone got any ideas before I do a reset, ugh! 73, Charlie, W0YG.. SN 5366 ___ 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: Strange Problem
Thanks for all the guidance. Yes, I missed that in the manual. After leaving it for a while, it indeed stays on the last frequency. Thanks again! Normal operation. 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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] Adjustment of L34 on a K2
On a K2, how critical is the adjustment of L34? This is an adjustment that peaks the IF amplifier. The manual states a peak should be found one turn of the slug down from the top however mine seams to be peaking right at the top of the can. Actually, I cannot go through the peak as it just gets louder with the slug all the way at the top. The adjustment in question is on page 64 of the K2 manual, IF Amplifier Alignment. I thought I would revisit this after completing alignment as I have done 40M alignment on that same page as well as done the transmitter alignment. Just trying to peak and tweak to be sure everything is maxed out! 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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: Adjustment of L34 on a K2
I received a lot of answers but Rick, KE0X, has what seems to me to be the best explanation on how to set L34. I just tried it and it seems to work. I want to revisit setting the AGC now but I can see exactly what Rich is talking about. Here is what he recommends: Here is a technique I used to adjust L34 - While performing the I.F. Amplifier Alignment section of Alignment and Test Part II, I used Spectrogram (just about any program that displays the received signals should work). I had meant to put this hint on the reflector long ago and keep forgetting. Follow the instructions for I.F. Amplifier Alignment. When you get to the last step plug the PC sound card into the Speaker Jack (not Headphone as it attenuates some high frequencies - but it probably don't make that much difference). You will notice some noise spread across the spectrum displayed. Make sure the XFIL is set for FL-1 OP-1. Now continue to adjust L34 for a compromise of the lowest displayed noise and the highest level of the tone (signal). You will find a point where the noise is almost non existent. Even though I had adjusted this to what I thought was the best by ear, after using this method and then re-adjusting the AGC threshold, I was amazed at the difference in sensitivity and audio level (I think the noise de-senses the AGC - perhaps the experts can explain this). Maybe this is one of the problems/reasons some people complain about low output volume. Thanks Rich! I received a lot of direct replies and apparently more than just me are/were confused by this adjustment. 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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: K2 assembly order
On 2/22/2006, Rick wrote: Hello all, can someone tell me if the K160RX and KNB2 modules will interfere with KPA100 alignment. I am waiting for a toroid core for the KPA100 and have built the above mentioned modules meanwhile and would like to install them while waiting on part for KPA100. The answer is no, none of the above modules will interfere with the KPA100 calibration/alignment. Go ahead and install them now. Good luck. 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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] SN 5366 now complete with KPA100
Finished assembly today and tested everything. SN 5366 passed with flying colors all the tests. Now to add the KSB2 and either the KDSP or the KAF. Not sure which of the latter two I want but I do have the KDSP in my SN 4853. For those who are in build of the KPA100, make sure you solder every contact on those relays. I missed the NC contact on K2 which caused the rig to be quite deaf. Easy to find though and it turned out to be a minor setback. First QSO with 5366 FO/HA9G on Marquesas with 5 watts. Have yet to have a QSO with the KPA100 onboard. 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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] SN 5366 question before final test and alignment
I am installing the heat since on my basic K2 #5366. The instructions say to remove all masking tape except that covering the transverter and receive antenna holes (I know I am going to add the separate receive later). However there is no masking tape over these holes. There is however a green film over the holes that the finals mount to for heatsink purposes. I assume this film is also to be removed? How else would the heatsink conduct heat away unless it was thermal pad to metal conduction. Just confirm for me this green film needs to be removed. Thanks. 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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] SN 5366 on the air
Well folks, SN 5366 passed all alignment tests and it is on the air QRP. It took exactly ten days to build but I took it slow and made sure all was well. I still have one issue that I am hot after, the LED display doesn't work on the 8th digit but I am sure I know how to fix it. All indications are the diode is good so it is probably a cold solder joint somethere in that train. I will find it though. 73, Charlie, W0YG.. K2 #4853, #5366 ___ 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: RANT front end protection
The problem still persists of needing a variable preamp on the separate antenna input as well as protection for keying the amplifier. K9SV is the authority on this apparently but I am sure he will still sell a preamp to K2 owners! 73, Charlie, W0YG.. - Original Message - From: Bill NY9H [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Charlie, W0YG [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 11:39 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RE: RANT front end protection The following note, which I lifted from my archive of ICOM reflector stuff, does not say the K2 is totally protected, but it appears that the careful design of the K2 is substantially better than anyone else. At least the author is perceived as an authority in the area, *** FEB 06 To: 'ICOM Reflector' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ICOM] Smoked PROII The only radio I am aware of that does properly protect the RX input during transmit is the K2 Gary, kd9sv * again it don't know if this means it bulletproof 3Y0X sound sooo good on my k2, on 14023. bill NY9H ___ 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] Grounding mic connector body on K2 front panel board
Somewhere I saw a recommended mod to ground the front panel mic connector body. I am unable to locate this now. Can someone point me in the proper direction? Thanks and 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2/100 at VK9XG and VK9CG
W0MY and I also used a K2/100 with Acom 1010 amplifier for my VK9XG and our VK9CG operation. The K2 performed admirably and never missed a beat. There is a lot in that little box with no compromises. A nice aside is they can be carried in a carry on backpack without any problems. I intend to use this rig for my trips from now on! 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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] Setting RTTY Filters
The key to setting these filters is to understand what is being used to generate the RTTY or AFSK tones. In my case, a KAM, as I indicated initially, was used for RTTY. This means that the KAM must be fed 2125Hz tones from the K2, then shift down if RTTY normal and up if RTTY reverse by 170 Hz. Don, W3FPR, gave me a clue when he indicated I should set the markers in Spectrogram at 400 and 2400 and place the RTTY filter using CAL FIL and Band- to get to the BFO setting. Doing this allowed me to receive RTTY tones with OPT1 filter in the RTTY position. I then proceeded to set the width of FL2 and adjust the BFO, again centering the display in Spectrogram around 2125 or, put another way, placing the filter display so that it covered all frequencies of the RTTY tones for proper input to a KAM. I then set filter 3 and filter 4 in the same way. I selected OPT1 for FL1, 1500Hz for FL2, 800Hz for FL3 and 450Hz for FL4. I found in each case I needed to readjust the BFO setting for filters FL2 through FL4. I also found that 450Hz is mighty tight for tuning with a KAM but I sat here listening to a RX3 call CQ. Thank goodness his signal was on as it eased my problem of setting the filters. The key is a KAM TNC and the tones it must see. Other programs, like MMTY or others, allow much more flexibility in where to set the center of the RTTY filter passband. If I go to MMTY one of these days, I will have to do this exercise again but at least I know am confident in setting the filters. Hope this helps someone struggling with setting RTTY filters for use with an external TNC. 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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] Center Frequency when setting RTTY Filters
Since the ability to set filters when using the RTTY mode is different than LSB/USB if used for AFSK, what center frequency do you use? Perhaps I should rephrase this. When setting filters in the RTTY mode (the K2 defaults to the SSB filters when in RTTY mode unless RTTY filters are set) do you use 1000 Hz as the center frequency? Thanks and 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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] Sorry for the off topic message
I know this is a stretch but I have a Brown Brothers CTL-A key that has a broken beam. The left side beam broke when the key fell off the table. I have looked for several years for a replacement beam but cannot seem to find a key that is in rough shape being sold for parts. Anybody out there have an old Brown Brothers key that matches the iambic side of the CTL-A key they want to sell? I can send a photo of what the key should look like if needed. Hopefully someone will send a reply. I am running out of options. 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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] KDSP2 Module instruction confusion
I have a K2/100 SN 4853. It works fine except I sure do not understand a part of the instructions for the KDSP2. Let me explain: I can follow the instructions up to page 26, the bottom of the page. There is has a heading, KDSP2 filter display. Just above this heading is the sentence: To access the next menu, press RCL. You can always get to the next menu by pressing this button. OK when I press RCL, I sure don't get what the manual says, something like S.2 .20 2.5. I can get to this by doing something else. However what I do get is the display RCL 0-9. Nowhere do I see a description for this display. Please note the display might be rCl 0-9 but I have shown it all in caps for clarity. What is this display? What does it mean? Anyone have a hint where I might find this display described? The KDSP2 works fine. I don't have a problem with it. The K2/100 totally meets all checks and is on the air. I just get a display that is different than the instructions and I wonder why. Thanks and 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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] KDSP2 Module instruction confusion
On Wednesday, June 15, 2005 5:15 PM [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think you need to press the display button once, and that puts the DSP computer in charge, then you can press RCL etc. Leigh. Leigh: You got it. That puts me back on the instruction manual page. Wonder why the instructions were not as clean as your brief message? 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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] Earlier version of Spectogram
I am trying to locate the earlier, free version of Spectogram for aligning filters in my K2. Does anybody have this program downloaded? The latest version that all the links in the Elecraft Resources URL seem to download a later version that the instructions don't really apply to regarding the examples in Tom Hammonds articles. Thanks and 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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:Free Spectrogram program
Guy, got it. Thanks! 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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] Filter alignment using Spectrogram
I don't know how one does this any other way. Now, for the first time, I can change filters without the tone or pitch varying! This is one procedure almost everyone should try! 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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 SN 4853 on the air!
Basic K2 SN 4853 made its maiden appearance on the bands today running 15.2 watts! 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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] HM2 mic
Thanks for all the replies. I have now found a microphone. 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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] SN 4853 in build
I just received K2/100 #4853 yesterday. I have been building like mad and also keeping track of the time I spent on each board. The control board took 5 hours. The front panel board has taken four hours but does not pass the resistance checks. I initially got readings on J1 similar to what the table indicated but after letting it sit for a while, I seem to get an open on perhaps the first 8 or 9 pins. Wonder if I have fried a chip somehow? 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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
