[Elecraft] FS: K3/100/P3 rig - like new.
I have for sale the following; 1. K3/100 - serial #5131 2. Kat3 - K3 ATU 3. KTCXO3-1 - K3 KCXO 1ppm f/w correction to 0.5ppm 4. KXV#A - Rx Antenna, IF Out and Xverter Interface 5. KFL3A-200 - K3 200 Hz, 5 pole filter 6. Two KFL3A-500 - Two K3 500Hz filters(one for each receiver. This rig has two) 7. K3FLTMATCH - K3 5 pole matching to 40 Hz. 8. KRX3 - K3 2nd RX Module 9. KBPF3 - K3 General coverage module (outstanding out of band coverage) 10. P3 - K3 Panadapter 11. KUSB - Universal Serial Bus Adapter 12. MH2 - Hand Held microphone for K2/K3 1 year ago I purchased this rig for $4388.00. This entire rig is priced at $3350.00, shipped to you, to sell quickly. If this rig has 3 hours of use I would be surprised. It is just like new. I have all the manuals and sheets of course. I would be willing to meet someone half way for a person to person delivery. Within reason of course. 73 Dohn Smythe N8EWY n8...@comcast.net __ 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] FS: W2 Wattmeter/SWR Bridge + 2 couplers
I am reposting this item as the first deal fell through. Sheesh! I have a brand new Elecraft W2 Wattmeter/SWR Bridge and 2 couplers. One coupler included with the order. The other, was for use on my smaller rigs. This Wattmeter is an outstanding addition to my K3 system but is excessive when I already had a quite accurate meter on hand. I never hooked the Elecraft meter up. All connectors are included. The two couplers are the 0.1-200 W and 1-2000 W sensors for 1-54 MHz. Price $260 shipped to you in the states. Dohn Smythe __ 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] FS: W2 Wattmeter/SWR Bridge + 2 couplers
I have for sale a brand new W2 Wattmeter with a 200 watt and 2Kilowatt coupler. (1.8 - 54MHz). The wattmeter works great. As do both couplers. Purchased new this combo costs $330 and shipping. I will take $260, shipped to you in the States Contact me at n8...@comcast.com Dohn Smythe __ 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 + W2
Is there an accurate way to utilize a W2 with the K3/ATU combo? Seems that with the W2 between the output of the K3 and the Antenna, the peak reading would not be accurate. Especially at QRO power settings. I don't remember seeing anything in either of the menus that would assist with that. 73 Dohn Smythe N8EWY __ 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] Mapping PF1 and PF2 queswtion
Have there been any discussion threads about people mapping out their programmable buttons and memories. I mean, for a newcomer to a UI as in-depth as the K3, it would be very interesting to see what others have done with them. Those that have had the benefit of several years operating experience with the K3 as well as all the programmable keyboards, keyers, digital mode modems and the like. I realize it's sort of cheating as these things came from many years of trials and tribulations. I just know that there is a lot of potential for all the personal preferences with the Macros, PFBs and memories. There have to be several that are common to most HAMs these days. I use a little rtty. Some code and SSB. QRP and QRO. I sort of dabble with it all. I suspect not much different than many of you. My goal is to eventually be in a position to contest. Thank you for the bandwidth. I think I'll duplicate this note to the yahoo site for what it's worth. 73 Dohn Smythe N8EWY __ 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/P3 question
It doesn't seem like the VFO center freq on the K3 is making it's way over to my P3. At the top, in the center, it always read 0.00 for a freq. The RS232 to RS232 cable is attached firmly and I assume it's communicating at whatever BAUD the K3 assigns. Yet, there is NO center freq. listed on the top center of the P3. Any suggestions? 73 Dohn Smythe N8EWY __ 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] Disregard High Power TX gain failure
Greg ab7r hit it on the head. I didn't have my PS amps up enough. Cranked her up and the TX gain test went like nobody's business. I will be making my first contact with this rig today. I will post here before I go on the air. 73 Dohn Smythe N8EWY __ 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] High Power TX gain failure
Just putting the finishing touches on my K3/100 build. What a treat. I loved puttin this thing together so far. I got thru the 5 watt Tx gain just dandy. I CANNOT get her to perform the High power gain calibration. I start at 160 meters as instructed. Whether by manual means or by using the K3 utility, as soon as I hit tune (maybe a second later) the whole shootin match shuts down. The swr must go up too high. I've got it tapped into an MFJ-250 versaload. The old gallon can and the oil level is up there. It just isn't calibrating. It doesn't like something when it gets a whif of 50 watts. I tried about 20 watts into a 20 watt DL-1. Same thing. Something just isn't right. Any suggestions where to start looking? I have a feeling it's something simple. Who knows? 73 Dohn Smythe N8EWY __ 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] Encoder was no good
Thank you for the suggestion to swap the encoders. I did it and sure enough, the problem switched from VFO A to VFO B. I'll make a call this morning and see about getting another sent out asap. Thanks again. I should have thought of that myself. I'm gettin old. 73 Dohn Smythe N8EWY n8...@comcast.net __ 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 Stumped.
Fellas, I am firing up my K3 for the second time. I wanted to begin to do the synthesizer calibration. When I tap Menu, it goes to LCD CRT and can be adjusted by VFO A. I CANNOT access any other menu item. When I hold CONFIG, It says CONFIG briefly in VFO B window and as soon as I let up, I am in the TIME configuration. It can be adjusted by VFO A as it should. BUT when I turn VFO B it WILL NOT switch out the config menu. It won't go from one config item to another. For some reason, my VFO B does not seem to be responding. I'm sure I'm doing something wrong. I have not done anything else. Should I download updates and install them first? What am I missing? Something simple I hope. 73 Dohn Smythe N8EWY n8...@comcast.net __ 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] One more thing
To be a little clearer, when I press and hold CONFIG, it says config at VFO B window and when I let up VFO A window says what versions of firmware I have and window B says FW REVS uC = 4.25 d1 = 2.71 d2 = 0.00 FL = 1.14 VFO B's knob does NOT seem to be responding. It is not locked as far as I can tell. 73 Dohn Smythe N8EWY n8...@comcast.net __ 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 Stumped.
I checked the encoder and it was connected properly. I can't help but thinking I'm doing (or not) doing something right. Seems easy enough. If this hasn't been a commonly made mistake, I have to wonder about the encoder at VFO B. 73 Dohn Smythe N8EWY n8...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com To: Dohn Smythe n8...@comcast.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sun, 30 Jan 2011 19:14:45 - (UTC) Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Stumped. I would check connections on the VFO B encoder with the circuit board or look for a short. Then, if that does not show anything, give up. Actually, I would give up -- my next step being to call Elecraft support. Or, alternatively, call Elecraft support first. Good luck, 73, phil, K7PEH On Jan 30, 2011, at 9:37 AM, Dohn Smythe wrote: Fellas, I am firing up my K3 for the second time. I wanted to begin to do the synthesizer calibration. When I tap Menu, it goes to LCD CRT and can be adjusted by VFO A. I CANNOT access any other menu item. When I hold CONFIG, It says CONFIG briefly in VFO B window and as soon as I let up, I am in the TIME configuration. It can be adjusted by VFO A as it should. BUT when I turn VFO B it WILL NOT switch out the config menu. It won't go from one config item to another. For some reason, my VFO B does not seem to be responding. I'm sure I'm doing something wrong. I have not done anything else. Should I download updates and install them first? What am I missing? Something simple I hope. 73 Dohn Smythe N8EWY n8...@comcast.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] For Sale - Great Value - Accurate Instrument
I have for sale an LP-100 Digital Vector Wattmeter by N8LP. I am the original owner of this piece. Serial number 340. I assembled it. I packed it up and drove straight to Larry's shack for a greenlight checkup, additional programming and calibration. My experiences with kit construction leading to this project were the construction of a K1, K2/100, KX1, several smaller shack test equipment kits and some SMT work. These kits worked FB for me right off the bench. Read reviews at: http://www.telepostinc.com/Telepost.pdf http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/5981 Larry's information regarding the Wattmeter: http://www.telepostinc.com/ View the extensive list of free software available: http://www.telepostinc.com/LP-100-Update.html INCLUDED in this package are: 1. LP-100 Digital Vector Wattmeter - assembled and calibrated as of the time of project completion around January 07. Current Firmware version is v.1.1.47. 2. Standard LPC-1 Directional Coupler (1.8-54 MHz) 1500 Watts. 2500W Peak. 3. Connecting cables between coupler and main unit (current and voltage sampling), and power cable with tinned ends for connection to +12VDC. 4. Printed manual. 5. Access to and support for Software pieces, Virtual Control Panel (VCP), Polar Plot and Plot. These programs enhance, tremendously, the already impressive list of functions included with your LP-100. Virtual Control Panel allows you to operate remotely and from your computer and can now be integrated with TRX-Manager. Of course, technical assistance is available and Larry has always been prompt and thorough in this arena. 6. Buyer will need to supply RS232 cable to connect the LP-100 to his/her computer. Unit is in excellent condition. Can supply pics if necessary. LP-100 assembled and calibrated, LPC-1 directional coupler, connecting and power cables and manual - $399. Contact me offline and we can discuss terms and/or details. Dohn Smythe [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KX1 antenna help
Hello all. I am wondering what the groups opinions are about the best end fed antenna lengths would be for taking my newly built KX1 mobile? I have a bunch of #534 wire from wireman coming today. My KX1 has the 30/80 board and ATU on board as well. I would assume that radials would be appropriate. How many? How long? Thank you in advance for your comments. Dohn N8EWY ___ 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] dipole antenna efficiency
Shaun, For materials needed vs. radio theory, you just can't beat a G5RV antenna. IMHO I've used mine with my K1, K2 and several home brew projs and it works great time and again. Yes, you want to get the center up there a ways. Say around 35-40 feet, but the payoff was good for me. There are a number of sites out there that have good versions of a very old, classic antenna. Very few parts (all of which can be made with junk around the house. Very little investment for a sound payoff. Dohn N8EWY -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shaun Oliver Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 9:20 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] dipole antenna efficiency Hi all, if I were to make a dipole, would coiling it round a piece of plastic piping decrease the efficiency of the thing? I intend on making one for 40 meters, one for 80 meters, and one for 10 meters. I've worked out that1 meter of piping will suffice for each leg of each antenna. thanks in advance. shaun ___ 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] KXAT1 vs. T1-K
Any opinions out there about pros or cons of these two tuners? If one were going to build a KX1 from the ground up, would either of these tuners be preferable to the other in general?? Why??? Dohn N8EWY ___ 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: soldering copper backed boards
I'm sure there are a lot of you that have more experience in building kits than I. I built a few heathkit projects. That was some time ago obviously. I've built a K1 and 2 as well. I'm starting a project with two large boards that are solder masked on top but copper clad on the back. Is there anything I should do differently when stuffing these boards? Different than when I was working on my Elecraft projects? (teardrop shaped filets, clean the copper board, etc.? It just seems funny to not see the solder peek through the top of the board. I've noticed that if I keep the solder to what I think is sufficient amount, it's easy to not fill the hole that the lead comes through. In other words you can hold the board up to a light and see a little light. If there is anyone who might have a pic or two of what they think is a good looking finished product on a board like this, I would appreciate seeing them. Thanks for your comments/pics ahead of time. Dohn N8EWY ___ 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] Departing list ......
Without having seen the K3 in action, has anyone got any idea what the differences would be if you stood an IC-7000 next to a K3 and compared their performances? Dohn N8EWY K2 5815 K1 Fists 12820 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Fred (FL) Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 9:00 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Departing list .. I've decided to not order the K3, and am leaving this list today. Being a 1-rig ham, I really need to be practical and go with a 1-rig HF/60/VHF/UHF rig, ala IC-7000. Perhaps in late 2008 spring, when K3 dust settles - I'll be back. But the 1-rig, HF/VHF/UHF and mobile rig - will have to suit me for a while. And I don't know what mobiling with a K3 would mean. I'm a snowbird, in cars, 2 residences, boat in summer, golf cart in winter. Lots of shacks. I will not miss the Reflector. I stopped doing email administration back in 89. My K3 order was a 2nd Production Run order. So long. 73's Fred, de N3CSY 3 Oct 07 Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos more. http://mobile.yahoo.com/go?refer=1GNXIC ___ 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] RTTY Problems
If one centers their filters at 2210 Hz in RTTY mode for use in RTTY, then is RTTY no longer the mode of choice for PSK31? Would you just use USB for PSK31 and adjust your speech compression? Are RTTY and PSK31 both useable with RTTY mode with filters centered around 2210 Hz? Dohn N8EWY -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steven Pituch Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2007 5:29 PM To: Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RTTY Problems (The crystal filters in RTTY mode are unusable for RTTY because they're centred on voice audio frequencies and not RTTY freqs. But that's another story.) Hi Ken, As far as the other story goescenter them on 2210 Hz or whatever the RTTY center frequency is, then narrow them down to about 400 hz wide and then it will work fabulously. My PK232 is centered on 2210 Hz so I aligned the K2 filters to match. Now I can do PACTOR I with my K2. See: http://www.pituch.net/p/Steve's%20Page/Radio/RTTY/RTTY.html or just page down from www.pituch.net ___ 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] Seeking Help Solving KAF2 Problem
This is a post I used and then archived and may help you. Your sidetone source likely was switched for some reason or other - maybe by an 'extra' finger press while in the menu Go back into the menu and dial up ST L, press EDIT to move the cursor over to the right side and then tap DISPLAY to toggle the sidetone source. When you hear the sidetone, stop and exit from the menu. In some rare instances, it may take a few 'toggles' to get things to switch properly, so try it several times. If you have a post SN 3000 K2 (or have put the sidetone source change on an older K2 because you added the KPA100 or KIO2) your sidetone source should be 'U8 - 4' - you will see the source displayed briefly each time it is toggled. 73, Don W3FPR Dohn N8EWY -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dennis Payton Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 10:19 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Seeking Help Solving KAF2 Problem A couple weeks ago, I got out my K2 and operated the ARRL International DX Contest. During the contest, my audio output was so low I had to constantly use the preamp just to hear on my headphones, so afterwards I opened the rig up and tracked the problem down to the audio filter. Shorting pins 1 2 of J1 J2 gave me full audio with the board removed, and flipping the board-mounted switch to out gave me full audio with the board installed. That told me the problem 'had' to be in the filter board, but after checking the DC voltages from the chart and thoroughly examining each component's location and solder joints, I found nothing. I decided to use a RS speaker-amp to follow the audio signal through the filter to see where it was getting attenuated, but was very surprised to not see it getting attenuated anywhere. The filter appears to work properly from beginning to end. The audio at pins 1 2 of J1 J2 all sound fine to me, whether the filter is switched in or out, but the K2's audio is 'greatly' attenuated when the filter is switched in. Although I'd made sure the filters were aligned with each other when I first started troubleshooting, I thought that was all that was left, so I started checking them again. Then, at one point, I hit the spot button and discovered I suddenly had no sidetone. I spent quite a bit of time trying to figure out what happened, but couldn't get any power from pin 25 of the MCU whether I keyed the rig, hit spot, or turned the rig off on. Then as a curiosity after giving up, I removed the audio filter board. That gave me sidetone again! Next, I reinstalled the board and I still had sidetone, so something must have locked up? Now, I've got the filter removed again though, and have decided that I'm at the end of my ability. Something else I think I should mention is that I measure 5.15 volts on pins 1 2 of J1 on the control board. I hope that's expected. Also, I don't know if I've had this problem since the beginning or if it just popped up. I haven't operated the K2 since installing the KAF2 quite some time ago, and I just don't remember how I left it. Any advice would sure be appreciated. Thanks! Denny PaytonN9JXY (By the way, I worked Auckland, New Zealand on 40-meters during the contest operating one watt. That calculated to be 8312 miles-per-watt, which is by far a new record for me. My antenna is just an R7 vertical mounted on a shed in my back yard.) ___ 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] DSP terminology question
Can anyone explain terminology associated with the DSP unit. It's difficult to know which way to begin adjusting individual areas of the DSP without understanding. At least for me. I realize I could fiddle with them and listen for change, but I'm not comfortable with that without a little knowledge going in. Terms such as: 1. soft filtering and standard filtering 2. Adjusting the Beta (aggressiveness) in the Denoiser 3. Adjusting the hold/decay time of the filter in Denoiser 4. The same in the autonotch 5. I guess I'm unclear what effect the autonotch is having on the signal in SSB. It is difficult to detect any difference with it on or off. 6. Denoiser Gain sttings and there effect. 7. Filter gain and balancing the audio gain. I guess I need an expert in all things DSP. I just want to understand them better before tinkering with them. Thanks in advance if there is info available from anyone. Dohn N8EWY ___ 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 - no tone on TX
I did a lot of maintenance work on my K2 today. It required tearing it down board by board. All work went well. I buttoned it up and hooked everything up. It is transmitting on CW but there is no tone, as in dah dit, just a slight clicking. It appears to be putting out appropriate poser levels but is not making a tine through the speaker or in the headphones if plugged in. I suspect something silly or simple. Any ideas? Dohn N8EWY ___ 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 - no tone on TX
You were absolutely right. I even saved that post from Don because it seemed like a good one for my own archive. That's pretty weird. I just saved it yesterday and needed it today. Go figure. Thanks so much. 73 Dohn N8EWY -Original Message- From: David Wilburn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2007 9:04 PM To: Dohn Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 - no tone on TX Don and Jeff Kinzli had this discussion yesterday afternoon. You might look though those email, labeled K2 lost sidetone, Don supplied some suggestions there. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dohn wrote: I did a lot of maintenance work on my K2 today. It required tearing it down board by board. All work went well. I buttoned it up and hooked everything up. It is transmitting on CW but there is no tone, as in dah dit, just a slight clicking. It appears to be putting out appropriate poser levels but is not making a tine through the speaker or in the headphones if plugged in. I suspect something silly or simple. Any ideas? Dohn N8EWY ___ 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: 7.1.412 / Virus Database: 268.18.1/690 - Release Date: 2/16/2007 ___ 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] Speaker jack
I kind of figured that. However, I think the problem lies in the front headphone jack anyway. At least I can receive some audio for now by wearing my headphones. If I unplug them though, there is no audio through the speaker. I think a swap out of the headphone jack is going to solve the problem. Then it will be on to the rear one grin Truth is, the rear ext spkr jack looks to be of fairly good quality. Dohn N8EWY -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeremiah McCarthy Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2007 10:54 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Speaker jack This speaker jack problem applies only to basic K-2's...I assumed that Dohn was talking about a basic K-2...The basic K-2 cover is not installed in a KPA-100 so the external speaker jack cannot cause a problem...I always use the external speaker jack to obtain output to the computer sound card when aligning the filters with Spectrogram...This is how I discovered that the new style jacks were different from the old ones...When an external speaker (or a cable to your computer) is plugged into one of these new speaker jacks, the internal speaker goes mute and there is no output to the computer...Reversing the AF and SP connections at the jack (page 79) corrects it... Jerry, wa2dkg I have encountered several of these faulty jacks...If the jack has a 7/16 hex nut to attach it to the panel, it is a new jack in the Elecraft world and it is internally wire in reverse to the originals, which had a knurled thumb screw type nut...The fix is simple...Referring to page 79 in the manual, reverse the positions of wires AF and SP... Jerry, wa2dkg ___ 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: 7.1.411 / Virus Database: 268.17.35/680 - Release Date: 2/10/2007 ___ 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] Nutz
That's the hardest part. N8EWY -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2007 11:43 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Nutz These emails are really helpful. Only problem is I've ordered my E2 and its in the UPS truck somewhere by Des Moines, goin' nutz waiting for it. Hopefully it will be all success on future posts to this board on the working E2 I've finished. Until it gets here I'll just keep on reading... ___ 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: 7.1.411 / Virus Database: 268.17.33/678 - Release Date: 2/9/2007 ___ 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] No output - internal spkr - K2/100
Howdy .. My real problem is that when there are no headphones plugged into the front and nothing hooked to the ext spkr in the back I'm not getting anything through the onboard spkr in my K2/100. This is true of the spkr in the QRP lid as well when swapped out. This happened suddenly last evening. The internal speaker was working fine, and then I noticed it wasn't working later in the evening. The ext spkr is producing no audio now. This is true of the KPA top and the QRP top. The lack of audio in the internal speaker and the ext spkr jack in the back are tied together I'm sure. I get a nice waterfall in say HanScope when the audio is taken from the headphone jack in the front of the K2/100. If I then switch back to the ext spkr in the rear there is no sign of audio present in the HamScope waterfall. No audio at the internal speaker on the way up to plug into the rear ext spkr jack either. Any ideas why my ext spkr jack in the back of my KPA100 would just stop working? I plugged the QRP top back on with the speaker hooked up. The same thing so it's not the jack itself. No audio through the internal speaker or ext spkr jack but the headphones at the headphone jack in the front works fine. Thank you in advance for any ideas you might have. Dohn N8EWY ___ 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] No output - internal spkr - K2/100
Thanks Don, I feel a little more comfortable with these concepts each time I have to work through them. I was pretty certain of the area look over and I knew (hoping) it was one of those jacks. Going to start digging. Thanks again to everyone, Dohn N8EWY -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2007 4:26 PM To: Dohn; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] No output - internal spkr - K2/100 Dohn, With headphones OK, but speaker not working, there are 4 things to check. First, check to see if you mistakenly plugged the speaker into the P5 header on the control board - the speaker plugs onto the RF Board. Second, have the crimp pins in the speaker connector been pushed back into the housing? The pins must be inserted properly and will lock into place if done correctly, many builders have trouble with inserting the pins. Third, is the speaker cable wired backwards? On the QRP top, the copper wire should connect to pin 1 of RF Board P5 and the non-grounded lug of the external speaker jack - the KPA100 is opposite in that the tinned wire is connects to P5 pin 1 and the non-grounded side of the AF path on the KPA100 board. Forth, check the soldering of the headphone jack, especially the 3 pins toward the back (these are the switch contacts. If you think the headphone jack switch may defective, you can check the resistance from RF Board J8 pin 7 to RF Board P5 pin 1 - this path should measure close to zero ohms with the headphones removed (if the headphone jack switch is OK). Since your speaker 'just quit' after it was working, I would think the first 3 items may be OK,so check the 4th one first - check the soldering first and then do the continuity check. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- Howdy .. My real problem is that when there are no headphones plugged into the front and nothing hooked to the ext spkr in the back I'm not getting anything through the onboard spkr in my K2/100. This is true of the spkr in the QRP lid as well when swapped out. This happened suddenly last evening. The internal speaker was working fine, and then I noticed it wasn't working later in the evening. The ext spkr is producing no audio now. This is true of the KPA top and the QRP top. The lack of audio in the internal speaker and the ext spkr jack in the back are tied together I'm sure. I get a nice waterfall in say HanScope when the audio is taken from the headphone jack in the front of the K2/100. If I then switch back to the ext spkr in the rear there is no sign of audio present in the HamScope waterfall. No audio at the internal speaker on the way up to plug into the rear ext spkr jack either. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.17.33/678 - Release Date: 2/9/2007 4:06 PM -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.411 / Virus Database: 268.17.33/678 - Release Date: 2/9/2007 ___ 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 ext. jack jacked?
All of the sudden, my ext spkr jack is dysfunctional. I get NO output there now. I get no output through my internal spkr either. Headphone jack on front panel is FB. This should be an easy one but have to leave for work for now. Any suggestions on where to begin troubleshooting when I get home? Thanks to all 73 Dohn N8EWY ___ 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] K1-4band+2 bander ATU backlit for sale
Hello, I'm thinking of selling my K1-4. It has worked wonderfully for me and is in like new condition. It is loaded with the ATU,* 4 bands - tuned, noise blanker, backlight installed and I have the K1-2 board built (has not been installed or aligned). I love my K2 and I am thinking of building the KX1 for portable QRP work. Serial number 2257. This radio is in great shape and working like a charm. It is for sale for $420 - shipped Firm. Contact me Off Line if interested. Dohn N8EWY ___ 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] FS K1-4band+2 bander ATU backlit
I have the K1-2 board built (has not been installed or aligned). I love my K2 and I am thinking of building the KX1 for portable QRP work. Serial number 2257. This radio is in great shape and working like a charm. It is for sale for $420 - shipped Firm. Contact me Off Line if interested. Dohn N8EWY ___ 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 current sense problem
Be advised .. I am an amateur. An amateur with a great deal of experience going back and checking solders. Checking them again and than once again. Without response from anyone else I would be searching the area of the solders at or near the LCD and the vicinity. When you are done, look again. Just a word from the amateur rank. Dohn N8EWY -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of TREVOR WATERS Sent: Saturday, February 03, 2007 12:03 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2 current sense problem Hello All, This is my first posting so fingers crossed that I get it right. I am currently at stage two, testing and aligning K2 No 5914. After a few problems( poor sodering on T7) finally got to hear something on 40 so much relief. In the first stage test everything was ok but now when pressing the display button to get up voltage and current there is only the voltage showing and zero at the current 13.7 000 so I'm a bit stuck and would appriciate any help. I suspect Q11 which is being driven by U3A the LMC6482AIN but being a novice and the k2 being my first real kit I am unsure and would appriciate any help. By the way I am building the basic CW version Best 73 Trev GW4IMC ___ 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: 7.1.411 / Virus Database: 268.17.21/665 - Release Date: 2/2/2007 ___ 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] Tuning knob Alternative
I always liked the looks of those FT-900 main tuning knobs on the K2. I had an opportunity to use one and the extra weight felt good. There don't seem to be very many extras of these knobs floating around. I've been looking for an alternative that would have the nice feel of that outer ring and the heft for tuning. It's hard to tell which current models have a similar knob by looking at adds. The IC-7000 looks close but I'm not sure about the actual diameter. Open to suggestions here. A knob about 1 3/8 diameter, with some weight and a rubber outer ring would be nice. If anyone has one of those FT-900 knobs available, I'm interested. Dohn N8EWY ___ 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] K-2 doubletake
All of the sudden, as I tune through pretty much any frequency, I am receiving 2 signals at a time. Before I can tune out of one good signal .. Say on 40 meters, I come into another and can often hear another signal weakly at the same time as my strong signal. It seems that one transmission is leaking into the next transmissions bandwidth. Any thoughts? Dohn N8EWY ___ 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 question
The digital filters are very effective and all-in-all the unit works great. The menu is, as most of you know, quite involved but functional. HOWEVER: The real time clock and calendar will not advance. I have checked and checked the soldering and for bridges and the like. I think U3 is toasted/defective. But how I tell? Dohn N8EWY ___ 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 question
Whoops .. the calendar/clock advances when in that mode. It does not keep time/date after you leave the mode. It does not increment. Is it possible to just get the U3 IC re[laced if it is defective? Dohn N8EWY -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dohn Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 5:48 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KDSP2 question The digital filters are very effective and all-in-all the unit works great. The menu is, as most of you know, quite involved but functional. HOWEVER: The real time clock and calendar will not advance. I have checked and checked the soldering and for bridges and the like. I think U3 is toasted/defective. But how I tell? Dohn N8EWY ___ 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: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.16.9/622 - Release Date: 1/10/2007 ___ 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] #5885 up and running!!!
Outstanding. Isn't it a great feeling? Have fun 73 Dohn N8EWY -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donald Currier Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 10:21 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] #5885 up and running!!! My K2/100 (serial #5885), KSB2, K160RX, KNB2, KDSP2 is up and running, putting out 100+ watts (if called on to do so) on all bands. Great fun building, learning while building, and now, using! Thanks to all on the board who were kind enough to answer my questions. Vy 73 to all Don W0DJC ___ 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: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.16.7/620 - Release Date: 1/8/2007 ___ 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] CAL PLL and CAL FIL
If you have the KDSP2 installed, can you still use the N6KR method to set the reference? I would think you would want it in Bypass. Dohn N8EWY -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 9:01 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] CAL PLL and CAL FIL Ben, You can just do the CAL FIL alone. In fact, you can do CAL PLL alone too. Only one 'caution' - if you are to retain good dial calibration, be certain the 4 MHz reference oscillator is set properly before doing either CAL FIL or CAL PLL. The best method of setting the reference is using the N6KR method - see http://www.elecraft.com/Apps/K2%20C22%20Adjust%20App%20Note.pdf for the instructions if you do not already know the procedure. You can do CAL FIL without setting the reference first, and your K2 will sound great, and the filters will work fine - the dial calibration may be a few more Hz off from what it should be, but that is the only 'bad' result. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- I know the CAL PLL process requires a CAL FIL after it to make everything work correctly. My question is if I want to re-do the CAL FIL, do I need to do a CAL PLL first? I can't tell for sure from the manual, but it seems to me that I wouldn't need to. I'm thinking I should probably at least let the rig warm up to operating temp before re-doing CAL FIL however. -Ben K1NT -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.16.7/618 - Release Date: 1/6/2007 7:47 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.16.7/619 - Release Date: 1/7/2007 ___ 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] rx audio output K2
Mine is much the sane. It changes some with Frequency. At least in mine. 73 Dohn N8EWY -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of worsr Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 10:31 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] rx audio output K2 I was wondering what position most K2 users set their AF gain control for comfortable listening. My K2's AF gain must be set at about 1-2 o'clock to be able to hear anything. This is the same for internal as well as for various external spkrs. Most of my other radios need the gain only at about 9-10 o'clock for comfortable listening. Thanks. --Mike, W0RSR ___ 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: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.16.6/617 - Release Date: 1/5/2007 ___ 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] control board construction
There is a small, rectangular, black plastic jumper with 2 holes in it. You slide that over the indicated pins of P7. It is the easiest of the jumpers to place. Look for that little, black mystery part. There is a pic of it in appendix A - page 4, next to the last item. Good Luck and go slow Dohn N8EWY -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dennis Vavra Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 10:06 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] control board construction I need some clarification for the installation of a shorting jumper for part P7 on the control board. the instructions are on page 17, right-hand column, 3rd step down. Do I solder a piece of wire btwn the two right hand pins of P7, and if so, exactly where? During my attempt at installation, I damaged part P7, also damaged part P5 with my soldering iron so I will have to order two new parts Monday. I am concerned as to the state of the PCB board now because much of the plating at P7 and P5 was removed/damaged. wonder how this will pan out during testing. any suggestions are welcome. Dennis Vavra AD5LY ___ 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: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.16.6/617 - Release Date: 1/5/2007 ___ 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] rx audio output K2
Isn't the position of the AF gain (volume?) dependent on the position of the RF gain knob? As I turn the RF gain knob clockwise, the AF gain (volume) increases. So it seems that the position of the AF gain knob is variable with respect to the RF gain. Just to get another thread going about this, I would ask where you best position the RF gain knob when operating? Dohn N8EWY -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gregg R. Lengling Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2007 12:08 PM To: 'Mike Markowski'; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] rx audio output K2 This topic comes up many times over and over on the reflector. If you radio is properly aligned and built you should have plenty of rx audio with the volume set at 8 or 9 o'clock. In the past the major problem has been those that don't have the AGC properly set and thus the AGC is reining in the received signals. The easiest test to see if you have the AGC set properly is to just turn it off and if you have an increase in volume you are not properly set. [Gregg R. Lengling] ___ 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: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.16.7/618 - Release Date: 1/6/2007 ___ 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 RX audio output - again
Isn't the position of the AF gain (volume?) dependent on the position of the RF gain knob? As I turn the RF gain knob clockwise, the AF gain (volume) increases. So it seems that the position of the AF gain knob is variable with respect to the RF gain. Just to get another thread going about this, I would ask where you best position the RF gain knob when operating. Dohn N8EWY ___ 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] Mic connector confusion
I was attempting to order a rascal glx today to attempt to try some RTTY and PSK31 and the like. They were most rude and treated me like an idiot for calling them instead of emailing. I didn't see the note on their site to email for tech support. I didn't really know what to ask anyway if I did email. They kept asking how is your mic connector configured? Is it 8 Pin? (I knew it was 8 pin, but even after looking back at my manual I couldn't figure out exactly what to say as far as how it was configured. I saw the chart showing what number connector did what. I wired it for the Heil Proset2 and that is what I am using. My question: what do I say the next time I'm asked (politely or not) How is my Mic configured? (Kenwood, TenTec, YAESU FT-1000D etc.) ___ 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] RTTY connection?
Is it correct to assume that you must make up two jumpers in order to connect RTTY? 1. One to connect audio output (from which jack?) on the K2 to the Mic connector on the sound card, and 2., One from the speaker out connector of the sound card to the Mic jack of the K2? I have the proset headphones connected to my K2. I do not use the large ¼ with 1/8 adaptor for anything. The large ¼ portion of the adaptor, which came with the 1/8 insert, seems to serve no function. I plug the headphone jack of the headphones into the headphone jack of the K2. That is the only way I seem to get the headphones to work. I plug the gray 1/8 plug from the headphones into the smaller 1/8 standalone jack in the adaptor in the adaptor which came with the proset and that is the way it seems to tx when I key the keyer. My question is: If it does indeed require to jumpers from the soundcard, where do I connect them to get RTTY to work. What portion of my proset headphones connectors should not be connected when I achieve this? I am using HRD and have been trying to use the PSK31 portion of the program. I also have digipan loaded on my computer and was going to try this program as well. I am open to any suggestions for a RTTY program. Dohn N8EWY ___ 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] DSP prob - help
Well I carefully built and installed the dsp filter in my K2. Fired up the K2 but the red led did not extinguish. Took it out. Checked line up of connector, looked for bridges, cold solders and the like and buttoned it back up. Still will not extinguish (the red LED). Removed the entire dsp unit again and fired up the K2. No noise! There appears to be signals according to the S-meter as I tuned the VFO. Is it because of the jumpers I removed when I installed the connectors on the control board? Should I install jumpers on the connectors so my basic K2 will work while I troubleshoot this dsp unit? Man ... I am not having luck with my modules. My solders appear good. Part placement is good. I am using precautions when I handle static sensitive stuff. What do I do here? Dohn N8EWY ___ 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] DSP - all is well
All is well with the DSP unit. Thank You guys for responding. I found the error when I removed the control board to figure out where to put the jumpers. The problem was at the P connectors for the DSP unit. Not on the module at all. The connectors were placed, soldered at one point and perpendicular to the control board. However, I neglected to solder the rest of the pins on the control board. If I haven't figured anything else out on these projects, I have figured out everything works better when the joints are soldered. grin Dohn N8EWY ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KPA - Hi Curr
OK . Cal Curr is set to 3.5. I use an MFJ 4125 switching supply. My display shows 13.4 volts and 0.45 amps with the ribbon cable connected. Connections are correct at the antenna. Continuity is good from TP2 to the antenna on all bands. I get the Hi Curr message before the reading on all bands except 10, 12, 15 and 20 meters. On these bands I DO NOT get the message but the readings are the same .1 watts and 1.0-1 measurements. Dohn N8EWY (Frustrated in Tecumseh) ___ 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
