[Elecraft] Questions about KX2 possible purchase
I'm looking at the potential purchase of a KX2. It's primary use will be SOTA, and other hiking ops. I've narrowed my choice down to this and one other rig. I want to make sure of what is included and what is not, and what needs to be added to the base rig and price. My questions are, does the $829.95 price include a battery and tuner. The web site isn't clear. If a battery is included, is a second one a wise purchase? If the tuner isn't included, how necessary is the tuner (I have an end fed 80 and am building an end fed 40). Is the AX1 worth it for just 20, 17, 15? What else is not included that I should be considering? --... ...-- Doug K1RDD __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Questions about KX2 possible purchase
Thank you all, individually and collectively. Lots of great information, not only about purchasing but also about operating the KX2 to get the most functionality out of it. I've taken the comments and recommendations and created a reference document for myself. On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 5:05 PM Doug Daniels wrote: > I'm looking at the potential purchase of a KX2. It's primary use will be > SOTA, and other hiking ops. I've narrowed my choice down to this and one > other rig. I want to make sure of what is included and what is not, and > what needs to be added to the base rig and price. > > My questions are, does the $829.95 price include a battery and tuner. The > web site isn't clear. If a battery is included, is a second one a wise > purchase? > If the tuner isn't included, how necessary is the tuner (I have an end fed > 80 and am building an end fed 40). > Is the AX1 worth it for just 20, 17, 15? > What else is not included that I should be considering? > > > --... ...-- > Doug K1RDD > -- --... ...-- Doug __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] External battery for KX2, field day and SOTA
I'm hoping to get my KX2 for Field Day, and am looking to get an external battery to use for FD as well as SOTA. I'm looking at the Talentcell and Bienno 12v 12Ah ones. Anything specific to the KX2 I need to know about external batteries? I know the internal one is more or less proprietary. -- --... ...-- Doug K1RDD __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] FIXED--was NOT the feedline
Scotch-70 is $17.50 a roll on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Scotch-70-Self-Fusing-Silicone-Electrical/dp/B0029Z5RSY On Thu, Jun 4, 2020 at 3:36 AM Edward R Cole wrote: > My two cents worth: > > Professionally, I used a layer of Scotch-70 self-fusing tape covered > by two layers of Scoth-33+ black electric tape. This was on coax > cable connectors on small vessels that were in salt-water > exposure. Removing 5-years afterward, connectors were still > bright,dry, and looking like new. > > Scotch-70 is expensive (I paid $30 per roll over ten years ago for > it). But when you got guys on board a 26-foot boat in the North > Pacific with very high seas (like 30-foot) you want their Marine Radio to > work. > > At home, I use heat shrink with two layers of Scotch-33+ fairly > reliably. If things are too close to wrap with tape then a layer of > Scotch-Kote seals heat shrink, thoroughly. > > I don't use sticky, messy stuff like Coax Seal. Scotch-70 molds into > a seamless covering and slits easily with a razor knife. > > Some large coax connectors are supplied with heat shrink that has a > melted inner "goo" which is very good sealant. I've found removal is > not messy so apparently the "goo" cures in some manner. Pretty sure > you can buy it at commercial electrical suppliers (but probably in > 4-foot chunks which will cost you). I buy my ordinary heat shrink > and tywraps (Thomas & Betts) from a local commercial electrical supply > house. > > When temperatures dip to -30F the cheap stuff gets brittle and > breaks. That's not when I want to climb a tower. > > 73, Ed - KL7UW >http://www.kl7uw.com > Dubus-NA Business mail: >dubus...@gmail.com > > __ > 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 > Message delivered to k1rd...@gmail.com > -- --... ...-- Doug __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX2 power cable polarity?
Just opened the box on my new KX2, and am about to put powerpoles on the power cable. Since both sides of the wire are black, which is the positive, the one with the white dashes? Thanks. -- --... ...-- Doug __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K4 Books
As I am reading the manual for my new KX2, and watching a YouTube where the guy was testing the rig with it set to 0 power. I just ordered the dummy load from Elecraft. Thanks for the suggestion. On Mon, Jun 29, 2020 at 7:21 PM Don Wilhelm wrote: > Tongue planted firmly in cheek -- > What? Study the manual? We are hams and can just push buttons and turn > knobs and see what happens! > > Seriously, I think some hams really do it that way. > > How much more pleasure would they get out of their gear if they took the > time to study the manual. That is NOT a casual perusal paging through > the manual. > That is sitting down in front of the radio with the manual open and > identifying things as well as trying things out with a dummy load when > it involves transmitting. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 6/29/2020 7:06 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > > > > Maybe study the manual? Worked fine for me with most ham gear I've > > owned, including the K3 and companion products. > > > > 73, Jim K9YC > __ > 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 > Message delivered to k1rd...@gmail.com > -- --... ...-- Doug __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Waterproof SO-239 covers
I just built a window antenna feedthrough panel, and want some waterproof covers for the unused bulkhead connectors. Most of the online reviews say that even the ones advertised to be waterproof are in fact not waterproof. Anyone have a source for ones that are? -- --... ...-- Doug __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Waterproof SO-239 covers
Thanks for all the responses and suggestions. I've decided to go with the American Radio Supply covers, as they looked the best quality. I'll combine them with some Scotch/3M/rescue tape/coax-seal, whatever I can source locally. I would have gone with the PL-259 idea if I'd had any used ones around. On Wed, Jul 15, 2020 at 5:04 PM Doug Daniels wrote: > I just built a window antenna feedthrough panel, and want some waterproof > covers for the unused bulkhead connectors. Most of the online reviews say > that even the ones advertised to be waterproof are in fact not waterproof. > Anyone have a source for ones that are? > > -- > > --... ...-- > Doug > -- --... ...-- Doug __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Can't Hear My Sending CW on K3S
I'm having the same issue with the KX2, what would be the adjustment on that? Is that the Transmit Gate? On Thu, Jul 16, 2020 at 1:03 PM John Stengrevics wrote: > When I send CW on my K3S, I cannot hear it either on the speaker or > phones. As most probably are, I am dependent on the auditory feedback to > send CW properly. > > I suspect I have a setting wrong. > > Any advice would be much appreciated. > > 73, > > John > WA1EAZ > __ > 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 > Message delivered to k1rd...@gmail.com > -- --... ...-- Doug __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 list server - how to connect
Use the subscribe address below. Just send an email and state your call sign. Group Email Addresses - Post: elecraft...@groups.io - Subscribe: elecraft-kx+subscr...@groups.io - Unsubscribe: elecraft-kx+unsubscr...@groups.io - Group Owner: elecraft-kx+ow...@groups.io - Help: elecraft-kx+h...@groups.io On Sat, Jul 18, 2020 at 3:29 PM Don Wilhelm wrote: > There is a Elecraft-KX list on Groups.io. If you can search for that > group, I think you will find it. It covers the KX1, KX2 and KX3. > > If you cannot find it, email elecraft-kx+ow...@groups.io and ask how to > subscribe. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 7/18/2020 1:37 PM, Arthur Gunn wrote: > > I miss KX2 contents in this list. I remember now that a separate list > server is being used. How would I join that list? > __ > 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 > Message delivered to k1rd...@gmail.com > -- --... ...-- Doug __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX2 for sale
Unfortunately, selling my almost new KX2. I bought it for SOTA but am no longer able to activate afield. It was used for only 2 activations. Includes - KX2 transceiver KXAT2-F tuner KXBT2 battery pack KXBC2 battery charger DL1 dummy load (with my own 3D printed case) QRPGuys 40m-10m UnUnTenna (never used) -- --... ...-- Doug K1RDD __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 - what am I doing wrong?
Have you only tried the AX1 or have you tried the BNC binding post with two wires connected to it? I've tested my KX2 by painter's taping the antenna wire to my ceiling and running the counterpoise along the floor. If that works, you know it's the AX1 and not the rig. CQ WW CW is this weekend, there will be people wall to wall on the bands, good time for testing. On Mon, Nov 23, 2020 at 2:57 PM Philip Cochran wrote: > I recently purchased a new KX2 with all the trimmings (AX1, AXE1, CW > paddles, binding posts, etc.). Unfortunately, I’m hearing nothing but > static. I had expected the KX2 to significantly exceed the receiving > quality of my inexpensive SWL receivers. > > > I am within 5 miles line of sight from some powerful AM stations. My > Midland emergency radio has no problem in picking up the local AM stations > - even the telescoping antenna fully retracted into the body of the > radio. My > KX2 cannot hear these stations. I cannot hear WWV on the KX2 (although my > $20 clock radios can synchronize to it). I cannot hear any FT8 signals. > Likewise, no CW. > > > Granted, I am only using the Elecraft AX1 whip and not an outdoor > antenna. But > the AX1 whip is considerably larger than the telescoping antenna on my > Midland even when extended. I’ve checked the RF GAIN (it’s at -0 db), the > AF GAIN knob is turned up, and PRE is showing near the middle of the > display. > > > Maybe I am a complete idiot and am doing something wrong. Or perhaps my > brand new KX2 was dead on arrival. Can anyone suggest next steps? > __ > 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 > Message delivered to k1rd...@gmail.com -- --... ...-- Doug __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
