[Elecraft] K3 and SPE 2K-FA Amplifer Problem
I would appreciate any ideas and/or suggestions regarding the following problem, please, especially from K3/100 users with a SPE 2K-FA amplifier: I am running a K3 with the SPE 2K-FA amplifier and sometimes when I am in S & P mode, I call a station as 'G4BUE' and they answer me as 'F4BUE'. It is never anything other than F4BUE, if it is not G4BUE. I cannot see an obvious connection between the 'G' being read as an 'F' unless the first dash of the G is being split into two dits, but it has been happening fairly regularly since I had the 2K-FA last year. I use the K3's internal keyer and the CW text decode option in the K3's menu to constantly monitor my transmitted CW to ensure my spacing is good, etc, and confirm that G4BUE is what was sent. It doesn't make any difference whether I use QSK or semi-QSK, or if I send G4BUE manually or with one of the K3's internal memories. I have tried advancing the TX DELAY menu option from the default 8 in increments up to the maximum of 20, but the problem still persists. At the end of last year, the 2K-FA developed a problem and had to go back to the factory in Italy to be repaired. Whilst it was there, I told them about the F4BUE problem and asked them to check the amplifier. They said, "We tested the amplifier with RTX Kenwood TS590 and a digital oscilloscope Picoscope S203 in modality CW all lines from 5ppm to 60ppm, and we have not encountered no splitting of the first line, and subsequently the amplifier is working 100%". I think they are probably right because I now have a second K3 and that does not cause the F4BUE problem, even with the TX DELAY set at the default 8! I have all the menu options and settings identical between the two K3s. The only difference between them is that the offending K3 has the second receiver and a PR6 fitted, and the other has just the ATU. Unfortunately I do not own an oscilloscope to look at the output of the K3. Thanks and 73 de Chris, G4BUE __ 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 Firmware Problem - No Proper Menu Readout
Thanks Gary and Wayne. I'm pleased to report that deleting and then downloading the files again from Elecraft to my computer and then re-loading them into the K3, cleared the problem with the MENU and CONFIG redout. I then did a VCO MD calibration and this cleared the ERR PL1 problem. All appears to now be working again. Thanks to Gary and Wayne plus G4DMP, K2AV and W3FPR for their helpful suggestions. Yet another example of what a wonderful Reflector this is. 73 de Chris, N4CJ (G4BUE) On 25 Mar 2011 at 9:29, Dick Dievendorff wrote: That is something to try. Delete the .hex files in the firmware folder and fetch them again with the K3Utility. That sounds the most likely.I wouldn't think it likely that the FP board suddenly failed. Although inability to write the serial EEPROM component might have symptoms like this. Dick On Mar 25, 2011, at 9:21, Gary Surrency wrote: Dick, I've never seen one quite like that. Sounds like a good case for an EEINIT (parameter initialization as called in the K3 manual). If it still is not right, the f/w files may have been corrupt and needs to be downloaded fresh from our site and reloaded into the K3. If still a no go, the front panel board should be replaced. --73, Gary AB7M __ 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 Firmware Problem - No Proper Menu Readout
Thanks Don but I have tried both loading all the software again,and the EEINIT option! I haven't tried reloading the software from a computer with a proper serial port as I don't have one! 73 de Chris On 25 Mar 2011 at 10:30, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Chris, > > I would try loading ALL the firmware again - using a real serial port if > that is possible. You could have a bad USB to serial adapter that > corrupted the load. > > If all else fails, there is always EEINIT - hopefully you have a saved > configuration! > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 3/25/2011 10:22 AM, Chris Page wrote: > > Sorry Guy, I should have said, but yes, I am using the latest version > (1.4.1.8) > > > > of the K3 Utility program. > > > > 73 de Chris, N4CJ (G4BUE) > > > > On 25 Mar 2011 at 9:44, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: > > > > Shooting in the dark, but you did not indicate the version of the K3 > utility. > > Particularly since you went so long without updating the firmware, did you > > upgrade the K3 utility as well? That would be required before updating the > > firmware. 73, Guy. > > > > __ > > 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Problem - No Proper Menu Readout
Sorry Guy, I should have said, but yes, I am using the latest version (1.4.1.8) of the K3 Utility program. 73 de Chris, N4CJ (G4BUE) On 25 Mar 2011 at 9:44, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: Shooting in the dark, but you did not indicate the version of the K3 utility. Particularly since you went so long without updating the firmware, did you upgrade the K3 utility as well? That would be required before updating the firmware. 73, Guy. __ 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 Firmware Problem - No Proper Menu Readout
Help Please! I have researched the Reflector emails and cannot find any postings with a similar problem to the one I have! I do not have a proper readout of either the MENU or CONFIG options on my K3. All the MENU entry names show a row of question marks, although the line above appears to show the actual entry for each function correctly. Some of the CONFIG entry names also show a row of question marks but others shows lettering which does not bear any resemblance to the different functions, (ie the TECH MD function displays LPAGE T and VCO MD (T) displays RQDIGOU). Some of the entry settings appear to be correct but others show an unreadable combination of letters and/or partly formed letters. The only way I know I am in a particular menu function is by going through the options, backwards or forwards and one at a time, from one that I know is correct ie the baud rate or serial number. I arrived at this situation as follows: I have K3 serial 819 which, until yesterday, has been working fine. It was last updated on 11 September 2008 with MCU 2.38, FPF 0.02 and DSP1 1.90 (I don't have the second RX fitted). Yesterday I tried to update it with the latest firmware: MCU 4.25, FPF 1.14 and DSP 2.71 and that is when the problem occurred. The MCU and FPF firmware loaded ok but the DSP 1 showed an error message that it had failed, and displayed ERR DSE. I tried reloading DSP1 2.71 several more times and each time got the same error message. I then noticed that when I changed bands I was getting the ERR PL1 message. I tried reloading DSP1 2.71 with a different computer and it loaded ok but I still got the ERR PL1 message. ( I am using a serial to USB connector and read in the Reflector archives that this can sometimes cause a propblem when loading firmware to the K3.) I have tried doing the following: 1. Switching the K3 off, waiting five seconds and switching on. 2. Reloading the firmware - the K3 utility program shows it loaded successfully. The program also shows the K3 firmware and Available Firmware are identical: MCU 4.25, FPF 1.14 and DSP 2.71. DSP2 and DVR are shown as N/A. 3. Re-calibrating VCO MD - after going through the procedure the display shows E 5 and ERR VCO. 4. Restoring the K3 to the previous configuration. 5. Restoring the K3 to the default options using EE INIT. When I switch the K3 on now, I get the ERR PL1 message. It goes off after a second but reappears each time I change bands. I would be grateful for any other suggestions and/or ideas, please? Thanks and 73 de Chris, N4CJ (G4BUE) __ 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] K2 not 'Talking' to Computer
I have a situation that is defying all logic and driving me nuts, and would appreciate any ideas, please, as I have run out! We recently returned to our Florida QTH where I use a K2/100, a KRC2 for antenna switching and Logger32 on a Windows 98 computer for logging. When we left Florida in May to go back to the UK for the summer, everything was working fine in that the K2 was 'talking' to the computer, but when I switched on after our return here the K2 is not 'talking' to the computer! Nothing had changed in the meantime. Logger32 does connect to the DXcluster ok. I have checked that the port on the K2 is switched on and that the STL setting is U8-4 in the K2's menu options. I have checked the original cable between the KRC2 and the computer and have also tried a new cable. I have also tried using both cables direct from the K2 to the computer (bypassing the KRC2). I have been unable to establish any contact between the K2 and the computer using Hyperterminal with either cable and with/without the KRC2. I was originally using the proper serial port (Com 1) on the computer but have since tried using one of the USB ports with an adapter cable that I know works (Com 3) (after ensuring I changed the setting in the Hyperterminal and Logger32 configuration from Com 1 to Com 3). I have run a diagnostics program on the computer to confirm that both the serial port and the USB port are working correctly. I have also tried getting the K2 to 'talk' to my laptop running Windows XP, using one of the USB ports and the adapter cable, but neither work with Hyperterminal or Logger32 with either of the cables and with/without the KRC2. I use N1MM for contest logging and this program also doesn't communicate with the K2 using any of the wiring combinations. Despite disconnecting everything in the shack when we leave our Florida QTH for the summer, I wondered if something could have been hit by lightning while we were in the UK, causing it to stop working, but because the K2 is switching the KRC2 ok, I am assuming the RS-232 port on the K2 is working fine. That being the case, I have eliminated the KRC2 as the problem (by bypassing it), I have eliminated a bad cable (by replacing the original), and have eliminated the computer (by checking the ports and trying another computer)! That doesn't leave anything else to eliminate that I can think of, hence my request at the beginning of this email for any ideas, please? I have gone back through the Elecraft Reflector archives but cannot find anything different to try. Thanks and 73 de Chris, N4CJ (G4BUE) __ 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 and Split
Help please! Does anyone know of a way to enable the K3 so that when you change bands, it stays in split mode? I only operate CW and like using the K3 in split mode, but find it frustrating when I change to another band, the K3 goes back to normal mode. I have my K3 linked to my computer and the DX Cluster, and I have also noticed that if I am on, say 7005kHz in split mode, and a 'spot' appears on the Cluster on, say 7009kHz, if I click on the spot to send the K3 to that frequerncy, then once again it drops out of split mode and reverts to normal mode. Is there any way round this, so the K3 stays in split mode, please? Thanks and 73 de Chris, G4BUE __ 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 and 6 Metres - PR6 or XV50?
I have been following the recent threads about the K3 on 6 metres and have a question (actually two questions), please. Is it possible to use the K3 with the Elecraft XV50 transverter? If so, how does the performance of the K3's receiver on 6m compare with a K3 using the new PR6 pre-amplifier? I have a XV50 transverter that I was using with a K2 to enable me to be QRV on 6m, and intended selling it when I got my K3 to finance the purchase of a XV144 transverter to use with the K3. Would I now do better to keep the XV50, or sell it as planned and buy the PR6 pre- amplifier, to best improve my K3's 6m performance? Thanks and 73 de Chris, N4CJ (G4BUE) ___ 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 Keying and NR No Effect Here
Thanks Stewart. I loaded the latest firmware this morning (I was using 2.20) but before I did that, I tried monitoring my transmitted signal on another receiver, on the same 80m frequency that I did the test with my UK friend yesterday morning. I cannot tell any difference to the keying between having the NR switched in and switched out. After loading 2.23, my signal sounded exactly the same on my other receiver and a report from a European station on 20m said the keying was "perfect" and there was no sign of any clicks. I now intend leaving well alone and am putting the experience down to one of the mysteries of life! 73 de Chris, G4BUE On 15 Aug 2008 at 2:04, GW0ETF wrote: > > > Don Ehrlich wrote: > > > > I just keyed my K3 with and without NR (all settings) while > looking at the > > keying waveform. I used both the internal keyer and an external > computer > > interface for keying and could not see any effect on the 5 mS rise > and > > fall > > times related to NR settings or with NR on or off. > > > > Don K7FJ > > K3 #195 latest Beta > > > > > > I just did the same as Don and like him found absolutely no > difference to > the waveform on the scope with or without NR at all settings, > internal or > external keying. > > I could however get the keying to totally loose it by switching in > the NR > while actually sending - most but not every time it would change to > a sort > of high frequency, highly overdriven chopped AM sine wave; not > something > that could be mistaken for cw keying, hard or not. Pressing buttons > like NR > while actually sending is presumably not in the script and would I > assume > come under the title of 'unpredictable'. > > Running the latest betaware, dsp tables etc and also the 5ms keying > hardware > mod. > > Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3 145) > -- > View this message in context: > http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Keying-and-NR-tp724692p725906.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
[Elecraft] K3 Keying and NR
Whilst in QSO with a European station recently, he asked if I was using a K3. I told him that I was and asked why he was asking. He said he thought I was using a K3 as he recognised the hard keying, having heard it on some other K3s. I was using the NR option at the time. This was the first critical report on the hard keying of my K3 that I have received since I started using it in May. I only operate CW and have made well over 4500 QSOs with it so far, but have only recently started using the NR option. I believe I read something about this on the Reflector recently but a search of the archives does not reveal anything - perhaps it was on the K3 Reflector? I carried out some tests this morning on 80 metres with a good friend (a K2 owner) and someone who I can rely on to give me honest reports. I didn't tell him what I was doing, but asked him to comment on the hardness of my keying in position 1 and position 2. Position 1 was without NR and position 2 was with it. He said the keying was noticeable harder in position 2. I am not a technical person, hence my question as to whether using the NR option can effect the hardness of the keying? If it can, is it fixable, please? Thanks and 73 de Chris, G4BUE ___ 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] KAT3 ATU and SPE Expert 1K-FA Amplifier
My K3 has the KAT3 ATU fitted and I therefore have the options of selecting ANT 1 and ANT 2. I use the K3 with the SPE Expert 1K-FA amplifier. After looking at the diagram showing the switching of the KAT3 in the K3 Owner's manual, am I right in thinking that when transmitting (I am a CW operator), there should not be any RF on the antenna not selected? I use ANT 1 for all my HF antennas, including 6m, and ANT 2 for a resonant inverted vee for 60m that I put up yesterday. The reason I ask the question above is that when I select ANT 2 (for 60m) and transmit, the 1K-FA immediately goes into STANDBY mode because of a high SWR. I am wondering if my KAT3 ATU is working properly? With the KAT3 in BYPASS mode (which is how I have been using it for all my HF antennas), the K3 SWR meter gives an SWR of 1:1 on 60m, which it should do as the antenna is resonant. When I switch the ATU to the AUTO position on 60m with the same antenna and then tap the ATU TUNE button, the K3 makes a similar noise to the K2 ATU I have, but does not display any readings. When I then transmit, the SWR meter shows maximum SWR and about 40 watts output with the K3 power contrtol set to 100 watts. I have tested the KAT3 relays using the L1-L8 and C1-C8 and Ct settings in the KAT3 CONFIG menu and they appear to be working ok. This is the first time I have needed to use the KAT3 ATU or the ANT 1/ANT 2 facility since I got the K3. I would appreciate any advice or suggestions, please. Thanks and 73 de Chris, G4BUE ___ 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 Scan Rate
Thanks Drew. At the moment I want to use it to check the seven UK 60 metre frequencies by using the Channel Hopping facility. Even with the RATE button set to the slower rate, it still scans over the frequencies much too fast. I agree with you in that it would be nice to be able to vary the rate and also the dwell time of the scanning. 73 de Chris, G4BUE On 9 Jul 2008 at 8:03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > The RATE button gives you a choice of scan rates but it would be > nice > if there was a wider range of scan speeds available. Depending on > how > much band you want to cover, how crowded it is and what you're > scanning for, you might want anything from very slow to very fast, > with a lot of variability in between. If you could adjust the scan > rate interactively while scanning, that would be super. > > Also would be nice if the dwell time was user selectable (i.e., > the > amount of time a scan will pause on an active freq before resuming > the > scan). > > I don't think many people use the scanner on HF but I have found > it > very handy on the K2 looking for CW signals. Haven't tried it on > the > K3 yet, but from the manual description it looks pretty much the > same. > > 73, > Drew > AF2Z > > > On Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:28:10 +, Chris, G4BUE wrote: > > >Is it possible to vary the speed of scanning on the K3, please? > > > >I am trying to set up my K3 for "Channel Hopping" the 60m > frequencies > >and so far can only do it with a too fast scan rate. > > > >Thanks and 73 de Chris, G4BUE > > > > ___ > 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] K3 Scan Rate
Is it possible to vary the speed of scanning on the K3, please? I am trying to set up my K3 for "Channel Hopping" the 60m frequencies and so far can only do it with a too fast scan rate. Thanks and 73 de Chris, G4BUE ___ 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] SPE Expert 1K-FA Amplifer and K2 and K3
Is anybody using the SPE Expert 1K-FA amplifer with the K2 or K3, please? I was wondering which CAT option the amplifier needs to be selected to enable it to receive band information from the K2 and K3? Also, I would appreciate any advice on using the amplifier with the K2 and K3 in the light of other's experience. Thanks and 73 de Chris, N4CJ (G4BUE) ___ 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] Separate list for K3
Sorry you feel that way Chris, but if you do decide to cancel your K3 order (which I am sure you won't) then please give me an opportunity to buy it from you first! Thanks and 161 de Chris, N4CJ (G4BUE) On 5 Dec 2007 at 8:23, G3SJJ wrote: > I am desparately hoping to take delivery of my K3 before Christmas > (although now feel this is unlikely) but I agree with you both. > > The list is now out of hand. Disappointingly this is mainly due to > a > small group of established Elecrafters who believe they own the list > and > can/should start and contribute to any discussion whether it is > relevant > or not. Everytime I come back to my computer there are at least 30 > irrelevant emails. > > Not only am I totally frustrated with the lack of progress on my K3 > and > I am now extremely disturbed at the lack of discipline on this > Reflector. I am seriously considering cancelling my order due to to > the > combined effects of both. > > Chris G3SJJ > > > > > Andreas Hofmann wrote: > > Ditto, traffic from elecraft email list is getting out of hand > with K3 support emails IMHO... > > > > 73, Andy (KU7T, ex Y38WF, ex DL6UST) > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Krister > Eriksson > > Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 3:23 PM > > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Separate list for K3 > > > > Yes! I do completely agree, I would also like to see a separate > list for > > the K3. I am *not* interested in K3 at all, I have now only the > K1, and > > I do have serious plans to buy and build a K2, possibly during the > late > > end of 2008 .. so, for that reason I am only interested in > reading > > posts and getting information regarding the K1 and K2. > > > > Today I am receiving the list in a digest, coming 2-4 times each > day in > > my mailbox, and 96% of the content is about K3, this is just too > much > > for me .. I have several times considered to send an unsubscribe > message > > to this list, but decided to bear and stay.. > > > > 73 / SM5KRI Chris > > > > > > -- > > Hamradio: SM5KRI > > Krister Eriksson, Västerås Sweden > > > > > > [quote] > > > > Message: 35 > > Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2007 13:53:16 -0500 > > From: "B. Scott Andersen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Subject: [Elecraft] Separate list for K3 > > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; > format=flowed > > > > I am wondering if it might be appropriate to consider splitting > the > > Elecraft list into two lists: one for the K3 and one for all > other > > Elecraft offerings (K1, K2, KX1, mini-modules, etc.). Except > > for perhaps transverters, which could have issues on both > > lists, the division would be beneficial to the non-K3 users > > who must now sift though the hundreds of K3 postings for > > a few morsels of K2 or K1 notes. > > > > [[end quote]] > > > ___ > 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] Re: Announcing the Elecraft K3 Transceiver: 10/100W, 160-6m,
Re Wayne's comment about SO2R, can you operate true SO2R with the K3, ie listen on one band at the same time as you tranmit on another band? (If so, this is a very big selling point as you will only need one K3 for SO2R, whereas you need two of all other rigs currently available). 73 de Chris, G4BUE > Typically you'd use the second receiver to monitor one frequency of > interest while you operate on another. Or, you'd use both of them > while > operating split, SO2R, etc. > > Either reciever can be configured to do general-coverage receive. > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] REFLECTOR ARCHIVES
Does anyone know why you cannot fully search the Elecraft Forum Daily List Archives on the Elecraft web-site, please, or am I doing something wrong? It appears to only list messages posted in March 2007 in the results of a search. I recall seeing a message a week or so ago when somebody else had a similar problem, but I don't recall reading an answer to the question asked about the archives. I find the searchable archives to be an excellent source of suggestions and ideas when one has problems. Thanks and 73 de Chris, N4CJ (G4BUE) ___ 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] AGC Modification to the K2
I too cannot e-mail you direct Dave (see the message below I got back). Apologies for contacting you via the Reflector. Please send me your AGC modification article. Thanks and 73 de Chris, N4CJ (G4BUE) Returned E-mail *** To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:Delivery failure ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date sent: Sat, 24 Feb 2007 17:56:08 -0500 Your message has encountered delivery problems to the following recipient(s): [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Was addressed to [EMAIL PROTECTED]) Delivery failed after 1 attempts within 0 hours and 0 minutes 553 Domain trinustech.com does not accept mail from [EMAIL PROTECTED] No recipients were successfully delivered to. On 24 Feb 2007 at 9:04, Dave White wrote: > I've authored a short 3-page article that describes the > modification. I'll > send it to anyone who replies directly to me at [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
RE: [Elecraft] K2 - LOW SENSITIVITY ON 30 AND 17 METERS
Thanks Don. I have checked both the 17m antenna (2 el quad) and the 30m antenna (6BTV) on another radio, and they are both working fine. I have the K2/100 with the 160m, DSP, and NB options and do not have the KAT100. 73 de Chris, N4CJ (G4BUE) On 21 Jan 2007 at 13:01, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Chris, > > You are correct, there is nothing unique to 30 meters and 17 meters. > Are > you certain your antenna is still OK? > > If you have the KAT100, that could have some problem with the > inductance and > capitance selected during tuning that is giving the appearance of a > weak > received signal. > > We really need more data to give a better answer. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > > > > -Original Message- > > I am puzzled as to why my K2/100 has lost most of its sensitivity > on > > 17 and 30m. > > > > It is the K2/100 I use at my Florida QTH and when I returned from > a > > visit of a few months to the UK, I found it has lost most of its > > sensitivity on 17 and 20m. I can only hear very strong signals > and > > they sound very weak. The other bands are fine and it transmits > ok > > on all bands, including 30 and 17m. > > > > I have tried tweaking L8 and L9 and C21 and C23 (30m) and C32 and > C34 > > (17m) but this has not made any difference. > > > > I cannot find any other part(s) of the K2/100 circuit that only > > affect 17 and 30m on receive. > > > > I have researched the Reflector archives in the hope of finding > > someone with a similar problem, without success. > > > > Any help and suggestions will be appreciated, please. > > > > Thanks and 73 de Chris, N4CJ (G4BUE) > > > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.3/642 - Release Date: > 1/20/2007 > 10:31 PM > > ___ 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 - LOW SENSITIVITY ON 30 AND 17 METERS
I am puzzled as to why my K2/100 has lost most of its sensitivity on 17 and 30m. It is the K2/100 I use at my Florida QTH and when I returned from a visit of a few months to the UK, I found it has lost most of its sensitivity on 17 and 20m. I can only hear very strong signals and they sound very weak. The other bands are fine and it transmits ok on all bands, including 30 and 17m. I have tried tweaking L8 and L9 and C21 and C23 (30m) and C32 and C34 (17m) but this has not made any difference. I cannot find any other part(s) of the K2/100 circuit that only affect 17 and 30m on receive. I have researched the Reflector archives in the hope of finding someone with a similar problem, without success. Any help and suggestions will be appreciated, please. Thanks and 73 de Chris, N4CJ (G4BUE) ___ 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] XV50 on 70MHz
I have been so pleased with my XV50 that I have just started using on 6m, that I would jump at the chance to buy an XV70 to be QRV on 70MHz. Please Elecraft, think seriously about producing one. 73 de Chris, G4BUE On 13 Jul 2006 at 9:45, Allan Duncan wrote: > I have been very pleased with My K2 which I purchased at Dayton back > in > 2005. So pleased, that I have persuaded a few others to take the > plunge and > build K2s, here in the UK. > > I have been looking at the feasibility of building an Elecraft XV50 > for the > 70MHz band to use with my K2. Interest in this band is mushrooming > in > Europe with new countries gaining 70MHz allocations almost on a > monthly > basis. ( http://www.70mhz.org ) > > The modifications required would seem to be fairly straightforward > but I > have no illusions to be an RF design engineer! > > The Mitsubishi RA30H0608M power module would be a drop in > replacement for > the M57735 (using the XV144s biasing circuit). There would need to > be a few > L and C value changes in the TX LPF and the mixer BPF too. The LO > would have > to be changed to 42MHz (from 22MHz). I am a bit confused on the > choice of > driver SGA7489 in the XV50, ERA-5 in the XV144 and back to the > SGA7489 in > the XV222. Presumably the SGA7489 would be OK at 70MHz? > > Has anyone on the list already done all of the above? I have no > wish to > re-invent the wheel. I would be pleased to hear of the component > values > required. There does not appear to be anything specific in the > archive. > > Whilst I am aware that Elecrafts core market is in the US and > Canada, I > think they are missing an opportunity to create a successful new > product for > a very minimum of R&D effort. I think an Elecraft XV70 would do > well in > Europe as there is a lack of any competition for equipment on this > rapidly > expanding band. The XV series have very flexible interfacing and I > am sure > would prove a popular way for stations to get on the band with > their > existing HF transceiver. > > It may even encourage a few more European VHF hams to go on and > build a K2 > as well! > > 73 > > Allan > GM4ZUK > > > > > > ___ > 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] XV50 TRANSVERTER - L17
Two questions about the XV50 transverter, please? 1. The Alignment and Test on Page 25 of the Owner's Manual says the core of L17 (along with L1, L10 and L11) should be removed and discarded as it will not be used. On the following page is a table telling you how to preset the slugs in the inductors for each transverter. For the XV50 it says the slug in L17 should be set two turns down from the top. What page is correct, please? 2. The slug in L13 is cracked and doesn't turn. Any tips on how to remove it without damaging the inductor? If the answer to question 1 is page 25, then I can use the slug from L17 to replace the broken one in L13, otherwise I assume I can use the slug from L1 which appears to be the same size? Thanks for any help and advice. 73 de Chris, N4CJ (G4BUE) ___ 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 SPLIT MODE AND LOGGER 32
Thanks for your helpful explanation Brian, but this talk of split operation is slightly misleading from what I am asking for. When I am operating normally (not split operation), I prefer to use the large VFO knob of the K2 (instead of the smaller RIT knob) to tune the received station in if it is slightly off my transmit frequency. To do this I have to put the K2 into split mode. If I have understood what you have said correctly, if the FA command was used (instead of the FR command), then this would set the VFO A frequency without taking the K2 out of split mode? By not using the FB command, I assume the VFO B frequency would not be set, thus stopping true split operation? If that is the case, then can I ask you on behalf of me (and other K2 users who prefer using the VFO knob to the RIT knob), to use your influence on the Logger 32 Development Team to try and persuade them to use the FA command (instead of the FR command) to set the VFO A frequency. I don't mind them not using the FB command and not being able to have true split operation if that is what they want. 73 de Chris, G4BUE On 15 Mar 2006 at 12:09, Brian Mury wrote: > On Wed, 2006-03-15 at 15:44 +0000, Chris Page wrote: > > The answer to your question is basically no. The K2 uses the same > > command set as the Kenwood series of radios and in that case also > > the FR command will take the set out of split mode. It is a > > function of the radio and not Logger32. > > Well, not really. The FR command gets/sets the receive VFO, and will > cancel split. However, there is also the FT command which gets/sets > the transmit VFO, and can put the K2 in split mode. There are also the > FA and FB commands which get/set the VFO A and B frequencies without > changing the split mode. > > The K2 can support this, Logger32 doesn't - and won't, because Bob > Furzer doesn't like split operation and feels very strongly about it > (I know, I'm on the Logger32 development team). > ___ 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 SPLIT MODE AND LOGGER 32
A few days ago I asked if anything could be done to prevent the K2 being switched out of Split mode when I click on a DX Cluster spot in Logger 32. As a result of the replies from K8DD, KD0ZV, WG4S and W3FPR, I asked the Logger 32 Development Team about the problem. I have just received the e-mail below from Geoff, G3NPA. I haven't approached the N1MM Logger team about the problem (as the same thing happens when I click on a DX Cluster spot in that program) as I anticipate their reply will be much the same as Geoff's. I seem to be going round in circles and guess I will have to learn to live with the problem - a pity because this is the first time that using my three K2s at two different QTHs has caused me not to like something about using them. 73 de Chris, G4BUE From: "Geoff Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Copies to: "Hal Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject:Re: LOGGER32 Date sent: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 14:29:03 - > Is there any way round this so that the K2 stays in Split mode > when I click on a spot, please? The answer to your question is basically no. The K2 uses the same command set as the Kenwood series of radios and in that case also the FR command will take the set out of split mode. It is a function of the radio and not Logger32. Incidentally Logger32 does NOT support split mode working either - but that is a slightly different matter 73 de Geoff G3NPA [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
RE: [Elecraft] K2 SPLIT AND DX CLUSTER SPOTS WITH LOGGER 32 & N1MM
Thanks to Don, Dan and Rich for their explanations of this problem. Whilst noting what Don says about Logger 32 not sending the TX and RX information for each of the K2's VFOs, and that being the reason it will not work effectively, it cannot be the reason why it won't work with N1MM. N1MM does send the TX and RX frequency information for each VFO, at least whenever the spot on the DX Cluster contains a TX and RX frequency, ie split operation on 40 and 80 metres CW. N1MM does not have a Radio Debug window like Logger 32 and so I am unable to see what the actual command that is sent by N1MM to the K2. By the way Rich, what logging program are you using? It will be nice to know of one that doesn't cancel the split option on the K2. 73 de Chris, G4BUE On 13 Mar 2006 at 8:54, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Chris, > > The K2 is operating properly - apparently Logger 32 programmers wanted > Split to be cancelled or they would not have sent that string of > commands. The KIO2 Programmers Reference clearly indicates that the > 'FR' command always cancels Split mode. > > To work effectively with a program in Split mode, the program must be > aware of which VFO you are using for transmit and which for receive. > My guess is that Logger 32 did not want to deal with that potential > for confusion because the transmit VFO can be quickly changed by a tap > of the front panel button or by a KIO2 command - many things could > easily get mixed up. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > > -Original Message- > > > > Thanks for your quick reply Dan. > > > > Logger 32 has a "Radio Debug Window" which shows the commands and > > replies going between Logger 32 and the K2. > > > > When I click on a DX spot, Logger 32 sends the following message to > > the K2: > > > > Set Radio Freq/Mode : FR0;FA0001808;MD3;FA0001808; > > > > 73 de Chris, G4BUE > > > > On 13 Mar 2006 at 6:28, Dan Barker wrote: > > > > > What commands do these programs send to the K2 when you "click on > > > a spot"? That is the first question. If the documentation doesn't > > > say, and the vendor won't tell, then you'll have to put a sniffer > > > on it. > > > > > > Only after you find a command string that has an unexpected result > > > can you say there is a problem with the K2. My belief is that the > > > software is sending commands to force the K2 out of split. > > > > > > This could be the result of an error on the part of the programmer > > > (unlikely) or the use of macros designed for other radios than the > > > K2 (most likely). > > > > > > In any case, more documentation is needed before any problem has > > > even been described! > > > > > > Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 > > > > > > > > > when I click onto a Cluster spot, the K2 correctly > > > goes to the frequency and mode of the spot, but the SPLIT option > > > is cancelled and the K2 returns to its default setting of no > > > SPLIT. > > > > > > The problem must therefore be > > > with the design of the K2 and not the logging program. > > > > > > > ___ > > 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 > > > > > > -- > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.2.1/279 - Release Date: > > 3/10/2006 > > > > > > ___ 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
RE: [Elecraft] K2 SPLIT AND DX CLUSTER SPOTS WITH LOGGER 32 & N1MM
Thanks for your quick reply Dan. Logger 32 has a "Radio Debug Window" which shows the commands and replies going between Logger 32 and the K2. When I click on a DX spot, Logger 32 sends the following message to the K2: Set Radio Freq/Mode : FR0;FA0001808;MD3;FA0001808; 73 de Chris, G4BUE On 13 Mar 2006 at 6:28, Dan Barker wrote: > What commands do these programs send to the K2 when you "click on a > spot"? That is the first question. If the documentation doesn't say, > and the vendor won't tell, then you'll have to put a sniffer on it. > > Only after you find a command string that has an unexpected result can > you say there is a problem with the K2. My belief is that the software > is sending commands to force the K2 out of split. > > This could be the result of an error on the part of the programmer > (unlikely) or the use of macros designed for other radios than the K2 > (most likely). > > In any case, more documentation is needed before any problem has even > been described! > > Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 > > > when I click onto a Cluster spot, the K2 correctly > goes to the frequency and mode of the spot, but the SPLIT option is > cancelled and the K2 returns to its default setting of no SPLIT. > > > The problem must therefore be > with the design of the K2 and not the logging program. > ___ 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 SPLIT AND DX CLUSTER SPOTS WITH LOGGER 32 & N1MM
For general day to day operating, I normally use the K2 in SPLIT mode (with the flashing V over A on the front panel) and have the Secondary Menu option set to PER. I use Logger 32 connected to the DX Cluster through the Internet and have noticed that when I click onto a Cluster spot, the K2 correctly goes to the frequency and mode of the spot, but the SPLIT option is cancelled and the K2 returns to its default setting of no SPLIT. This happens whether the Secondary Menu SPLT option is set to NOR or PER. Is this the norm, and if so is anyone aware of a mod that can be done to prevent it happening, please? It is especially annoying when a DX station working split is spotted on the Cluster. The K2 is correctly sent to the DX station's transmitting frequency, and after using the A/B button to find the DX station's listening frequency, I transmit only to find I am transmitting on the DX station's transmitting frequency because the SPLIT option has been cancelled and I have forgotten to switch it back on again. Of course, this can be got round by hitting the SPLIT button after clicking on the spot, but in the heat of the chase for the DX station, I often forget to do this. In any case, in a well designed radio (like the K2) it should not be necessary to have to remember to do this. Although I don't use the K2's RIT option, the same thing happens with that, it is cancelled when you click on to a Cluster spot. I use N1MM Logger for contesting and the same thing happens when you click on a DX station in that program. The problem must therefore be with the design of the K2 and not the logging program. I searched the Elecraft Reflector Archives for an answer and found that WA2DGD asked the same question in July 2001. Larry was using the DX4WIN logging program and the answer provided was to use the TS850-TS950 option in DX4WIN for setting the radio, but Logger 32 only has a KENWOOD ALL option, which is the only one that works with the K2, and N1MM Logger specifically has an Elecraft setting. Thanks for any help. 73 de Chris, G4BUE ___ 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, MD-2 MIC AND MFJ-434 VOICE KEYER
Is anybody using the K2 with the MD-2 mic and the MFJ-434 Voice Keyer, please? I borrowed an MFJ-434 Voice Keyer for the weekend to help my wife June (M0BUE) play in the ARRL DX SSB Contest as W4/M0BUE, but cannot get it to work with the K2 and MD-2. I have tried changing the various jumpers inside the keyer but that doesn't seem make any difference. Does anybody know which of the three options (Yaesu, Kenwood or Icom) of the voice keyer I should use with the K2? Could the problem be anything to do with the way the MD-2 mic plug is wired, perhaps not being compatible with the mic socket on the keyer? Any help and suggestions will be appreciated by June. Thanks and 73 de Chris, G4BUE (currently N4CJ in Florida) ___ 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] XG1 LEDS
I am building the XG1 receiver test oscillator and wonder if somebody can please tell me if the three leds should be seated flush on the PCB? When I insert them, I see a notch in each lead which causes them to stop about a quarter of an inch above the board. Thanks and 73 de Chris, G4BUE ___ 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 EXTERNAL VFO CONTROL
Yes I did Paul and that is why I sold the Omni !! 73 de Chris, G4BUE On 5 May 2005 at 6:46, Paul Gates wrote: > Did you ever check the k2 against your Omni.. receiver??? What was the > result? ___ 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 EXTERNAL VFO CONTROL
Has anyone built an external VFO for the K2, please? I took the plunge last Sunday and sold my UK main station transceiver, a Ten-Tec Omni VI, and have replaced it with one of my K2s. I am now an all Elecraft K2 station at both my UK and at my Florida QTHs (SO2R in Florida and shortly SO2R in the UK). The only thing I miss with the Omni is the external VFO control (Ten- Tec model 301) and wondered if anyone has built an external VFO for the K2? Perhaps one of our technically minded members on the Reflector can tell us if it would be possible and/or very difficult to build such a control for the K2, possibly from Elecraft spare parts? I found a short thread in the Reflector Archives in July 2000 about it but without any firm conclusions. I didn't realise just how much I have come to use and depend on the external VFO of the Omni, especially in contests, until operating without it this week! 73 de Chris, G4BUE ___ 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 AND SHACKLOG
Is anyone using a K2 with 5B4AHR's (G3PMR) Shacklog logging program, please? 73 de Chris, W4/G4BUE -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.8.4 - Release Date: 27/03/2005 ___ 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 - NOISY POLLING
Does anyone else have a problem with noisy polling with their K2 when used with a computer logging program, and is there a cure for it? I have two K2/100s which both have the 160m, NB and DSP options and one has the SSB option. I am using N1MM Logger with an old desk-top (about 300MHz) computer under Windows 98 and when I listen to the SSB K2 on any band with the AF gain at minimum, I can hear a soft pulse every second or so. This does not increase as the AF Gain is advanced and normally the sound of signals, etc masks it, but it is slightly annoying when tuning on a very quiet band. I can just about hear it on my other K2 if I really listen hard for it but I don't think I would have noticed it on this K2 had I not first heard it on the SSB K2. The problem must therefore be something to do with the SSB K2. Gary Surrency suggested moving the ribbon cable between the K2 and K2/100 further away from the KSB2 unit and also try switching off the RTC (in the secondary menu). I have tried both and neither make any difference and Gary suggested I now ask on here. Thanks for any help. 73 de Chris, W4/G4BUE arse just installed the repaired K2 and my own K2 in a SO2R set-up > with N1MM Logger for contesting and have noticed that the polling (at > least I think that's what it is) is very noisy on the repaired K2 > compared with my own K2. > > I hear a continual soft pulse about every second which does not > increase as the AF gain is increased. When I disconnect the radio > from N1MM Logger, it goes away. > > Is there anything I can do to reduce the volume of the polling, > please? -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.8.8 - Release Date: 14/02/2005 ___ 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 - LED REMAINS ON
I have just built the KDSP2 and everything seems to work properly, including the clock and changing the filter frfequencies. However, the red LED remains on. I have checked U1, D3 and that the DSPx module is properly aligned, as suggested in the troubleshooting section, and am now a bit puzzled - if there is a problem with the LED, why does the filter appear to work ok? Any help and suggestions will be welcome, please. Thanks and 73 de Chris, W4/G4BUE -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.7.4 - Release Date: 25/01/2005 ___ 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] SO2R WITH K2 & DXB
Is anyone using SO2R with two K2s and the Top Ten Devices DX Doubler radio controller, please? 73 de Chris, W4/G4BUE -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.9 - Release Date: 06/01/2005 ___ 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
