[Elecraft] FS: K2/1000 And Accessories (Corrected URL)
One more time, then it is on to e-Bay K2/100 160-10M Transceiver KDSP2 DSP KNB2 Noise Blanker KSB2 SSB adapter K160RX module KPA-100 power amplifier KAT100 Antenna Tuner MFJ 1279 Sound Card Interface Documentation and Interconnect Cabling This equipment can be viewed at http://www.home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-W4ATK Contact me off-list please with your best offer at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or by phone at (205) 982-9466. Thank You, 73, Jim, W4ATK ___ 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: K2/100 And Accessories
One more time, then it is on to e-Bay K2/100 160-10M Transceiver KDSP2 DSP KNB2 Noise Blanker KSB2 SSB adapter K160RX module KPA-100 power amplifier KAT100 Antenna Tuner MFJ 1279 Sound Card Interface Documentation and Interconnect Cabling This equipment can be viewed at http://bellsouth.net/p/PWP-W4ATK Contact me off-list please with your best offer at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or by phone at (205) 982-9466. Thank You, 73, Jim, W4ATK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE: K2 for sale and accessories
Nosey Nick wrote: Didn't you start an international incident last time you tried to sell this? :-) Gee-mny Christmas Nick, I had hoped everyone had forgotten that! Maybe things will go better with our VE friends this time as I have not excluded sales to Canada FB on looking forward to SDR. I did a presentation to our local DX club and I think I sold myself on it more than anyone else. I think we will see a lot of vendors get on that bandwagon pretty quick. But for most of our fraternity, it is probably not "plug and play" yet, at least that is what I get from the reviews (QST etc.)and Flex-Radio. But, I like to be out front, on the cutting edge, and sometimes I have experienced injuries from sharp objects. 73 Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] For Sale K2/100 and accessories
I have for sale the following items. K2/100 (s/n 4028 fully upgraded) with KNB2, KDSP2, KSB2, K160RX KAT100 K2 Top Cover with KIO2. EC2 enclosure with KAT100 panels MFJ 1279 sound card interface This equipment has been in continuous use since built. It is with mixed emotions that I part with my venerable K2 but living in a garden home does present issues of space and a happy XYL. I got to buy a new computer and a new radio (SDR-1000)...Whe! $1400 shipped in CONUS. I will consider selling individual items as listed (excluding K2 modules). The equipment islocated in Hoover, AL near Birmingham. Please contact me off list if interested. E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone (205) 982-9466. ___ 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] ARCI Summer Sprint
Are the bands that dead? I know I live in the land of NO rf, but this is ridiculous. What time does the band show up so the crowds will come? Jim ___ 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] Spectran Vers 2
If you have not looked at this free program, you should. It gives you a conventional audio spectrum display and a nice waterfall to boot. Controls are easy, adjustable on the fly. Plus the site has a lot of nifty software for SDR applications. www.weaksignals.com Speaking of SDR, how about a neat Rx front end designed for SDR, 10KHz to 30MHz, uses the AD9951 DDS, IF output is 12KHz, just right for your sound card. Price is EU 250. www.sdradio.org 73 Jim, W4ATK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2/100 no DSP Menu
When I fired up the K2 today, it was all confused and I had to do a 4-5-6 reset. After the reset I could get no DSP menu so I removed the KDSP and jumpered the audio lines in order to do the CAL FIL. At that time when I pressed the AFIL switch I got a "not installed" message as I should. After the CAL PLL, and CAL FIL operations, and putting everything back together I tapped DISPLAY to get the KDSP menu and no luck. Just Frequency and Voltage and Current. Activating the AFIL switch cycles me thru CF1 thru CF4 as expected. Ideas anyone? Jim W4ATK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE: K2 Study
Oh good grief. I left that off Don. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. As per the K2 documentation (RF signal tracing) make your measurements at 2.0 watts requested power. Chalk that up as a senior moment. I seem to be having a lot of those lately. Jim W4ATK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE: K2 Study
I had the opportunity to have two K2s sit side by side on the lab bench yesterday and today. It was too good an opportunity to pass up. With just two samples though, there is just not enough data to smooth out the "wrinkles". So if any of you might have the desire to contribute data to this project, the results will be shared with all. Here is what is needed. Test Point/Band 160 80 40 30 20 17 15 12 10 TP1 xxx xxx ___ xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx TP2 xxx xxx ___ xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx TP3 xxx xxx ___ xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx U10-4 xxx xxx ___ xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx U9-6xxx xxx ___ xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx R5 ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ W6 ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ D1 anode___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Q5 Case ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Q6 Base ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Q6 Collector___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Q7 Base ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Q8 Base ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ *** WARNING - skip this step if you are using an rf probe. The voltages present could and would probably damage your probe. (> 10VACrms) Q7/Q8 Collector ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ *** D9 is located in the vicinity of the noise blanker socket, as a matter of fact if you have the noise blanker you will have to remove it to get to D9. voltages present here are < .5VAC D9 anode___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Please indicate whether your measurements are ACV P-P (with a scope using a 10X probe) or VACrms as with your rf probe. All information will be fed into an Excel spreadsheet that will calculate stage gains, filter insertion loss etc. The more data the smoother the plots will be. It takes about 30 minutes to gather the information. If you don't mind include your serial number. This will help in evaluating the data. I would encourage everyone to gather this data on their K2 whether you pass the information along or not. I wish that I had when I first built the unit. The information would have been invaluable during some recent trouble-shooting. 73s Jim, W4ATK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE: FS K2-Twins
The "twins" are no longer for sale. Actually, I repented and decided that I really did not want that "SuperBlooper 1" (actual brand and model withheld) with which I could not have near as much fun trying to get 10Watts out on 10 Meters(anybody else been there? A friend pointed out I just turn on the KPA100.) The SuperBlooper did however have a very high KPD factor. (For the un-initiated and ill-informed the KPD factor is calculated as absPrice/knobcount, sometimes referred to as knobs per dollar). I shall also apologize to the group for my post causing somewhat of an international incident. Really, the very nice VE gentleperson's comments were well intentioned I am sure, and I take no offense. I was, however, also honored to have a fellow country-man rise to my defense on the matter. With that I shall close 73 to all, Jim, W4ATK Still the proud owner of K2 #4028, lest any should doubt my loyalty. ___ 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: Elecraft K - Twins
I have for sale the following: K2 s/n 4028 full power thru 12M, 8W on 10M into 50 ohm dummy load. latest revision software. KSB2 K160RX KIO2 KNB2 KDSP2 KPA100(w/upgrades)/KAT100 in EC2 enclosure(includes interconnecting cables). $1750 to Continental US only. Contact me off reflector if interested. Jim, W4ATK ___ 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 BPF insertion losses.
Has anyone checked the K2 BPF insertion losses per band and perhaps made note of them? 73, Jim W4ATK ___ 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] Wish List and/or Modification
http://www.mouser.com/?handler=data.listcategory&Ne=200&terms=binding+posts&; Ntt=*binding*%2b*posts*&crc=false&Ns=SField&N=1620 Glad I could help. 73 Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] ATU/Tuner
Paul, I have had both the LDG and the Elecraft ATUs. For my money I would chose the Elecraft KAT100. The KAT100 in the standard casing is low profile and is a great unit. I used that setup here for quite a while and then opted to put the KPA100 and KAT100 in an EC2 case (know in the fraternity as "K-Twins"). Now I can split the two up and have a 10W rig for travel or the QRO rig here at home for those rare DX contacts. 73 Jim, W4ATK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE:Let me see.....Revisited
Whoa Guys, I would never ever give up my K2. I am just trying to decide if I want another K2, or maybe this time a KX1. I love to build and the Elecraft kits certainly fill that bill (or should I say "build". ouch, that's a bad pun indeed). You see, I also want a W7ZOI spec analyzer, a couple of KK7B's super recievers and the list goes on and on. What a delimna! So many things and being past 70, how can one get it all done? And I promised the XYL I would get back to my art endeavors, do a few more landscapes and lighthouses. Oh! the pain of it all.. Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] Let me see
Where do I go next? I just finished a K2 for a friend. I am the proud owner of a K2 (4028) and I have had my eye on a KX1 for quite some time. I would be interested in hearing from other K2 owners that also own KX1s. I feel like it is going to be either a KX1 or another K2. I like the portability of the KX1, but boy I love the outstanding performance of my K2. What say guys? Help me out here. Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] What antenna should I build?
Gee, I live in a restricted neighborhood and I could not be happier with my 40M off center fed dipole I have stapled to the "ridgepole" in my garden home. I mounted a 4:1 balun at the feed point and fed it with 1/2 wavelength of coax. It works 80 thru 10 meters and is easily tuned with my KAT100 to 1:1 on 40 thru 10 and 1.2:1 on 80M. Moving from band to band changes the radiation pattern and on 20M, it has a pipeline into Europe and the Middle East. Made some nice contacts on the K2 alone, I very seldom QRO up to the big gun, the KPA100. 73s Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] Low power out on 10M
Yeah, I know this subject has been kicked around for a while, but none the less. When I built the K2, I had no trouble getting the 10W out on 10M. 1) I have rewound T2 and elevated it above the board 1/16 inch. 2) Band Power at W6 Measured output. 20 -33 DBM 2.0 WATTS 10 -29.3 DBM 2.0 WATTS From the above measurements it seems that at this level the drive at W6 and the power out of the Low Pass filter at the antenna connection are tracking fairly well. 3) Band Power at W6 Measured output. 20 -26.3 DBM 10W 10 -26.7 DBM 5W The drive is still up there, but whoa nellie! What happened to the output? This is where 10M flattens out. You can ask for more power, but it just isn't there. Back in the old days, I would start replacing empty state devices. I have checked the components around the 10/12M Low Pass Filter and all seem correct. Anybody seen this and got a suggestion.? Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] WB3AAL on the AT working TAC Sprint
Caught Ron up on 14059.9 a few minutes ago. Nice signal here in Alabama. 73 Jim ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE: W2W
Thanks for all the replies. Worked him this a.m. and just did not know what the event was. I should remember D-Day, I was about 9 at the time I believe. 73s Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] W2W
Anyone know the scoop on W2W? He doesn't show up on QRZ, but is attracting a lot of attention on 14026 this a.m. 73 Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] DXing with K2
Tacky, I chased that guy for two hours on my off center fed attic dipole and never got an acknowledgement let's see, how long is my window sill and did I see a slinky at K-Mart? Good Job!! 73 Jim, W4ATK -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of william parker Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 5:34 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] DXing with K2 Hi All, Just worked Cyprus, 5B4AGC, 14.027, on my K2, from my third floor apartment, with my homebrew helically wound dipole sitting on my window sill. WOW !!! 73s, Bill KA3IXF ___ 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] Alabama QSO party
The Alabama QSO part is this weekend and I will be on, along with several of my fellow ops from the Birmingham Amateur Radio Club. Most of us will be running QRP. We will be lurking about the lower 40Khz of each band 160 thru 10M. If you are interested google "Alabama QSO Party" for the rules and schedule. I hope to see you there. Jim, W4ATK K2 #4028 ___ 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 Mojo
I have worked YX0LIX on 10, 12, 17 meters on an attic off center fed 40M dipole. You just cannot beat the mojo! Now on to 20 and 40... and oh by the by, running 10 big watts here. Jim W4ATK ___ 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:DIGTRX
Anyone out there using this program. I am having trouble getting an picture to display. Don't have a clue what I am doing wrong. I can tune the signal in according to the directions, but no received picture is displayed. Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] Christmas wish
I wish for all the friends on the reflector, and the crew at Elecraft, Peace, and Love. Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year!!! Jim, W4ATK ___ 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-settings for CW use
Karsten, I am no expert, but yes I have played with it a bit. I found everything greatly improved when I carefully aligned my filters (always with the KDSP2 in bypass) after getting tired of a 650hz sidetone( I moved it down to 500hz). Afterwards, I tweaked the KDSP2 to the filter alignment. I added quite a bit of gain (10db) and now the de-noiser is amazing. Before, when I would use the de-noiser, the signal would be degraded, but now it all seemed to come together. I now use the de-noiser quite often on weak signals. 73s Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] K-Twins, How sweet it is!!
Paul, That is next on the agenda. One more K2 with the KAT2, KBT2, KSB2, KNB2, KDSP and gee, I think that covers it. I wonder what the XYL will say? Jim, W4ATK ___ 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-Twins, How sweet it is!!!
Got a package from Lisa yesterday, assembled the KIO2 and then moved the KAT100 and the KPA100 to the EC2 enclosure. All the parts were there except the higher current choke recommended. Wound that one on a spare toroid I had and the "Twins" are on the air. I have a few extra panels, but who knows what the future holds. Now on to the new M-Cubed power meter/frequency counter. Dang, probably wont get here 'til Friday because of the holiday! 73s Jim, W4ATK K2/100 #4028 ___ 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] CW Keyboard Program - Freeware
I have just posted to my webpage a new program, "K2Keyboard" written by yours truly. This program was developed as an add-in for K2Comm, also by yours truly(also freeware), and will be included in the next release of K2Comm. Being only 7 days younger than dirt, I have some coordination problems with aged fingers and sometimes the paddles just get away from me. I am, by nature, a bit CW challenged anyway. I was using one of the more popular keyboard programs and discovered that when running on my machine, the noise level on 30M went up about 2 - 3 s-units. Ferrite chokes et al to no avail. This program uses no timing loops and runs much, much quieter in my shack. (This will tell your age: How many of you can recall loading a card deck into a computer, placing a portable radio on the cabinet, and listening to a tune emanating from the computer? I can hear it now, "What is a card deck?" ). Of course, BandScope, K2Comm, and the BasicStamp DDS controller are still out there for the pickin' http://webpages.charter.net/w4atkontheweb 73's Jim W4ATK ___ 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] Competition coming for Elecraft?
At $6K fully loaded I will take 4 K2/100s and have a bit left over for maybe a T1 or I don't think it will be competition for Elecraft. And did you look at all the surface mount, sure you can fix it, just buy a rework station. 73s Jim, W4ATK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE:K2Comm
Just to let everyone know that are/were interested in K2Comm, a K2 control program by yours truly, the .zip install file and the VB6 source files are at: http://webpages.charter.net/w4atkontheweb I make no promises, but think it is pretty clean. I would appreciate any reports. You know the drill. Its all FREE, so NO WARRANTY GIVEN OR IMPLIED. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. ( And any other caveats that would be appropriate.) I am goin' back to my studio and paint a while, I am tired of programmin' Happy Hammin' Jim W4ATK P.S. BandScope source and .zip can be found on the same site. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE: Bandscope
Ok, I finally got charter on the ball and they got my webpage back up. So now BandscopeV2.zip is now available via download from: http://webpages.charter.net/w4atkontheweb While there visting or just getting BandScopeV2 read the Welcome and Project messages for the latest goings on here at W4ATK. I know it ain't pretty, but the webpage is free or at least came with Charter high speed. Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] Oh No!! Not another K2 Control Program!
What can I say. I wrote this one for me and BandScope fit real nicely into the options panel. If you want to see it take a look at http://webpages.charter.net/w4atkweb. Hey it ain't a fancy site, but it was free from my isp. Happy Hammin', Jim W4ATK ___ 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] Testing
Found out the hard way, I can't send a picture thru the reflector. Now just trying to see if I am back to normal. Happy Hammin' Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] MicroHam microkeyer
Stewart is absolutely correct in his reference to the reassigned pins on the K2 serial interface. I was not looking pas the rx/tx interface which is indeed simplicity in itself. I have apologized for my oversight to Stewart. Mea' Culpa! 73s Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] MicroHam microkeyer
Stewart wrote: "Anyone using a MicroHam microkeyer with a K2 with an outboard KPA100 ?" Stewart, As near as I can tell from the MicroHam MicroKeyer documentation, the device makes no connection to the K2 thru the K2's serial port, whether KPA100 or KI02. So I would suggest that answers your question. Your second statement does puzzle me a bit. You said, "I'm interested in how the microkeyer copes with the non standard Elecraft RS232 implementation?." As a long time and very experienced datacomm engineer, I have to ask, what is non-standard about the K2 RS-232 implementation. I find it very straight forward, requiring no handshaking, simple and up to the task. Far simpler that some of the "stuff" (cleaned that up) that I have run into in my long and now retired career. Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] KAT100 woes... Time to 'fess up...
Gee Tom, now I dont feel quite so bad.. 73s Jim, W4ATK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE:K2 Bandscope
If you requested the program tonight, 10/10/05 and upon trying the installation got the message "insert disk1" or if you have not yet tried the install and your zip file is not 3714KB with a timestamp of 10/10/05 at 9:19PM and you have not received a correcting message and zip file, please contact me immediately. Thank you for your patience and I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. I apologize for the bandwidth but want to make sure everyone is covered. Jim Rogers W4ATK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE:Bandscope program for the K2
Bandscope is an application in Microsoft Visual Basic that gives a graphic representation of activity surrounding your operating frequency using the K2's serial interface. A KI02 or KPA100 is required. I think just about everyone has their copy by now so this will be the last time it will be offered on the reflector. It is offered completely free and without charge. No warranty given or implied. Use at your own risk. The zip file contains appropriate instructions. Again you may pass it to your friends, but please no download sites without the permission of the author, namely me. Again, please forward your requests off the reflector, direct to me, [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] and I will email you the zip file. You request is your registration as a user of the program. If your isp does not like zip files, please provide an alternate e-mail address. 73s Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] K2/100, computer control and CW
The question was: "So, are there any programs out that use the computer control facility to send CW?" Actually yes, and one of them is N3FJP's amateur contact log. If you do the CW Setup, F12 is already labeled "KEYBOARD", which if I am not mistaken will fill the need. 73s Jim, W4ATK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE: Bandscope for the K2 Update
Wow! I just sent all the current users an update that includes more features. I really appreciate all the interest in this little freebie for my K2 friends. For the moment, I will suspend sending out more "packages" until I give my "beta testers", all thirty of them, time to report back any issues or suggestions they might have. The first items I sent out were a really quick and dirty, see if that is of interest and I was not prepared for the response. Not having a website means I have to create all those emails. What a lot of fun! Again, this is a freebie, no commercial interest (reserved for later. :-) :-)) Just a fun response to a post on the reflector a few weeks ago. If you want a copy, e-mail me off the reflector and I will make note of your request and once the "testers" have had the opportunity to check in, I will fill your request. For the record, I was using the program yesterday, saw a hole in the pileup for K7C on 15M. Jumped into the hole and called him three times and made the log and the map! I wish it was QRP but I had the KPA100 on line for that one. 73s Jim, W4ATK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE:K7C
It seems when you think things have reached some kind of summit and will not get worse, I listened to some of the exchanges up on 20 RTTY. I will not give the not so gentlemanly gent's name but his call sign would most assuredly identify him and his language was gutter speak. Terrible representation for our hobby. Some of these lids are so rabid, I believe they would be capable of murder all in the interest of working a dx station. Turning the radio off now. My wife often comes in to watch and listen. I would not want her to hear or see. Jim W4ATK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE:K7C
I have wasted many hours trying to work them. The pileups are horrendous. The lids are out in tremendous force. I have been trying at 100W because of the horrible operating discipline being shown, including profanity et al. I would suggest you wait until next week when a lot of the rock-crushers will have exhausted themselves. It will really make you appreciate the discipline exhibited within the QRP ranks where "Skill, Not Power" is the byword. Jim, W4ATK K2/100, KAT100, F12 C3ss, 80M inv vee. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE:Bandscope
Seems recently someone asked about a bandscope display for the K2. Well, I have written a simple program that does that for you and if you would like to have it just contact me, perferably off-list for those requests, and I will be happy to give it to you free of charge. It works well on my machine as I have been using it to monitor the pileup on K7C. You must have a KIO2 interface on your K2 or have installed the KPA100 amp. THIS IS A FREEBIE, NO WARRANTY GIVEN OR IMPLIED, USE AT YOUR OWN RISK DEAL. Jim, W4ATK K2/100 4028 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE:K2 Programmer's Reference
I found that the sw38 thru sw69 commands were indeed pre-positioning the menu, but needed to be followed by a "Menu", sw05, command to display the quickmenu selection on the LCD and make the information available to the control program. Things are all better now. Thanks for the BW. 73s Jim, W4ATK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE:K2 Programmer's Reference
I have found the sw38 thru sw69 commands are presetting the menu position, but to see the menu information on the LCD display, I must follow those with a sw05, "MENU", command. So, there is a workaround to my problem, but in checking my older version source code, that does not seem to be the case. Jim, W4ATk ___ 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 Programmer's Reference
I am puzzled. Some time back I started a K2 control project customized just for my way of operation. I included a quick menu control utilizing the "SW38;" through "SW69;" single switch menu commands. Recently going back to the project to include some new functions, those commands no longer seem to function. I fired up hyperterminal and sure enough, everything works as expected except those commands. Have I missed something here? They are/were a really nice feature. Firmware: 2.04P 1.09 Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] KAT100 now on line
I have had my K2 for almost two years (s/n 4028) but xyl gave me the KAT-100 for my b'day. Came in yesterday about 2:00pm. Finished it up about noon today, then had to adjust the shack for it and got on line at about 3pm. So far it handles my two antennas well, a F12 C3ss and 80m Inverted Vee. How sweet it is to see that 1:1 and not be didling with the MFJ 989. 73s Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] "It's a fine addition to my K2."
Oh me, there is always that 10% that did not get the word and I am guilty. This sounds like something to which I should have paid attention. Can some kind soul fill me in on "Rework Eliminators"? Thanks es 73s Jim, W4ATK ___ 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 Filter Settings MS Access Database
The hotlinks on the Elecraft website for K2Z are no longer valid it appears. 73 Jim W4ATK ___ 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] KPA100 Hi Current on 30M
I am a bit mystified by the reports of low power on 30M. I have K2 #4028 and bought my KPA-100 at the time I purchased my K2. Barefoot on 30M, I have 15w out (measured) and QRO a good solid 100W (measured). If I choose to observe power out in TUNE, the K2 will cut the power to around 55W, but coming out of tune and closing the key will get me a good solid 100W. I have not experienced a problem with overcurrent. I wonder what has changed in the more recently delivered KPA100s to cause the problem? Just for grins, I switched in the dummy load and on 30M with the POWER control at full throttle, I can bump 3.5 amps according to the K2 current display. And as reported above, a rock solid 100W. Just curious. Jim, W4ATK ___ 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 ALC action
I will just bet you are using a K2/KPA100. I am not driving a big amp so it has not been a real problem but when I enter TUNE with the KPA100 activated, I will see a fluctuation in output for the first few seconds. The fluctuation is at a rate of 1 "pulse" per second. After a few seconds it stabilizes and all is well until I enter TUNE once again. I had not checked for this under normal keying but yes, the fluctuation is there when keying the rig on CW. Now that we know it occurs on at least two K2/100s, I like you wonder if there is a solution. You are not alone ( for whatever that is worth) 73's Jim W4ATK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE:Spirit of this reflector
I should have mentioned the article appeared in the February 2005 "BirmingHAM", the newsletter of the Birmingham (AL) Amateur Radio Club. 73s Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] The Spirit of this reflector
I know this is a bit long but it so represents the spirit of this reflector, I just had to pass it along. Enjoy. As one of Jeff's "Elmers" I know I walk a little taller after reading this. 73s Jim, W4ATK "Find the Golden Thread in BARC" By Jeff Drew, N4JDU There is a value to club membership that every new member needs to use. There is no charge, but the end results can not be measured. I have only been a ham for about a year but I have discovered from the Elmers ( i.e. senior hams) a sincere dedication to the future of ham radio and to us, he younger hams. I used to ask, why all this attention to younger hams? There is plenty of literature available to all of us, but nothing is better than actual one on one contact by an Elmer. We are fortunate to have in our club a large number of Elmers. I strongly recommend that any new ham find three or more Elmers to share the fine points of ham radio with you. I guarantee they will do it! Heres why: These hams have seen the effects of time on our hobby. Some good, some bad. They know that if we dont use it, we lose it! They realize that the bands associated with Amateur Radio are constantly being sought after by commercial endeavors. Currently, the attack is with access to broadband power lines (BPL). There are many such quests for our band space. My point is that the band allocation to ham radio is always politically un-stable. Technology plays an important factor here for both interests. The Elmers want to se the art form preserved. Their theory is that a certain perpetuation plan be put in place. Heres what I think it is: · Be available to young hams for questions and answers. · Help them in their particular interests. (I.e. Phone, Rtty, PSK, CW, Satellite, EME etc.) · Encourage new hams to explore the broad characteristics of the amateur radio. · Share your experience with new hams that want to learn. There may be more un-published directives from the Elmers, but I have seen their determination to preserve the hobby. From my point of view, they see the future of ham radio in us! It is up to us to put forth the effort to locate an Elmer to counsel us as we embark upon this vast sea of radio. Nothing could be a better resource than having the knowledge of an Elmer. It is the golden thread in our organization. Let s use it before we lose it! Think about how powerful we would all be if we each had an Elmer who passed on his experience with us! ___ 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] K2/100 DC power connector
There is an extraction tool to do this, supplied with the Anderson Power Pole kits. The tool is of thin steel, shaped (sort of half moon) to fit around the wire crimped in the power pole connector. It slipped in underneath the wire and connector releasing the retainer spring inside the plastic housing. You could then slide the wire and connector from the housing. You could try a stiff thin piece of steel or brass, if you can insert it, from the rear (wire side), in such a way to release the retainer, the connector will slide from the housing with a gentle tug. Jim W4ATK -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Steve L. Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2005 8:56 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2/100 DC power connector Hey, I'm just about to power-up my fully built K2/100 mod and... snapped the RED DC power connector onto the BLACK wire. This is the external DC power cable & connector. So, is there an easy way to extract the pin from the housing to reverse these? I've never seen this connector before and it doesn't look friendly to mods. 73, Steve N4SL __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 250MB free storage. Do more. Manage less. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250 ___ 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] Busting Pileups QRP
Elecraft mojo alive es well this a.m. 549 from ZS6ME, Eric on 12M wid K2 barefooted at 10W. My thanks to the many stations who courteously stood by while we completed the QSO. 73 Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] if it were not for bad luck
I am sorry, I inadvertently deleted your posting. In searching my e-mails I do not believe any one has responded to that post. If you would be so kind as to re-post, I will do what I can to assist. I had a t/r problem while building my K2 and may be able to help. 73 Jim, W4ATK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE:C3ss manual
I have what I need with especial thanks to Ed, AD5JV and Pat, K0PC. 73 es gone to put it together. Jim ___ 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] Force12 - C3ss
This is off topic, but I recvd mine today and appear to be missing the assembly instructions. Michelle is mailing some but hate to wait on snail mail. So if there is a kindly soul out there that happens to be a C3ss user who has a scanner and could e-mail me the instruction, I would be eternally grateful. Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] MFJ 1279 and K2
I will pass this along for what it is worth. First a bit of background. a) The MFJ breaks the audio path from the sound card to the mic unless PTT is activated. This is a good thing. b) The MFJ provides an optically isolated CW keying circuit. This too is a good thing. c) The K2's ptt and dot line are one in the same. This has caused some consternation for those who would like to use, of all things, a footswitch (and I have a circuit that remedies that if anyone should need it. I don't). With the MFJ then there exist two paths for CW keying, the optically isolated path and simply keying PTT on the mic connector of the K2 via the MFJ. Why this was a problem for me: I did not like to hear the relay chattering away when on CW and felt it was advantageous not to have sound card audio routed to the K2 during cw keying. It did not produce a problem, I just did not like it. My solution: I installed a spst toggle switch of the miniature variety just above the "Footswitch" jack on the MFJ and hard wired the switch to JMP5. NO to JMP5-3, C to JMP5-2, NC to JMP5-1, I placed labels on the front panel labeled "K" for keying and "P" for PTT. Now I do not hear the relay when I am in CW mode with MixW and with a simple flip of the switch when I change modes to PSK31 the MFJ PTT circuitry is activated and audio from the sound card is routed to the radio. Cool. I have also programmed PF2 to go directly to the INP menu for selecting Padl keying or Hand keying (for the confuser) and PF1 to go directly to the PA menu for turning the amp on/off. And I made a "y" cable for the CW out of the MFJ that ties the CW out from the MFJ to the dot side of the paddle. A switch here a press there and voila' It works for me! 73 Jim, W4ATK K2/100 #4028 ___ 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 MixW
I have been evaluating CW packages i.e. MixW, CWGet/CWType and MRP40. I really like MixW but have had a problem with one aspect of the setup. So far I have not been sucessful in sending CW via the CAT interface. I know CAT is working because I am able to see the frequency display and I am able to change the K2 frequency from MixW but unable to send via the CAT interface. Setup: CAT: Kenwood Model: Elecraft K2 Com Port: Com1 4800 8 data 2 stop DTR always off RTS always off PTT via CAT command chked CW via Cat command chked Any comments? Jim W4ATK K2 #4028 ___ 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] Filter settings K2
Absolutely Andre'. Piece of cake. Download the Programmer's Reference from the Elecraft web site. K24U ( you can google it on the web) is a control program for the K2 that gives you a free trial if you want to see what some of the guys have done programming CAT for the K2. Jim, W4ATK ___ 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 S meter
I have an XG-1 and have calibrated my K2 accordingly. Sometimes, I run without the PREamp and this morning decided to see what effect that has on S meter readings so I could give more "reasonable" reports. I know a bunch of you have already done this but for what its worth: difference/correction (s units) 50uv signal PREamp on: S9 0 50uv signal PREamp off: S5 4 50uv signal ATTen on: S27 As a good contributor to the reflectors has often said, "OK back in my cave!" 73s, Jim, W4ATK K2 #4028 ___ 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] Antenna Analyzer Opinions?
Howard asks: Does anyone have experience with the Micro 908 Antenna Analyzer kit? Howard, I have used the MFJ and like it a lot, however, for me the choice would be the Micro908. It does more than antenna analysis and has many more possibilities long run, plus you get to build it! Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] Merry Christmas
And a great time to tell you all how much I have enjoyed the year since becoming a member of this august society of Elecraft users. Thanks to everyone for your help, encouragement and your contribution to the hobby. God Bless you and yours and God Bless America 73 Jim Rogers, W4ATK and XYL Nancy and K9 "Dixie Belle" ___ 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] CW
Hey Bill, Don't worry about being a little slow on CW. Just jump on in there. If the other guy won't slow down for you to your comfortable speed, it is his loss. I hope I will see you on 7040 or 14060 real soon. If you hear W4ATK be sure and give me a call. 73 Jim, W4ATK K2 #4028 ___ 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] THANKS FOR FREEBIE CAD PROGRAM REPLIES
THANKS TO ALL WHO REPLIED. I DOWNLOADED ONE OF THE SUGGESTED PROGRAMS AND HAVE COMPLETED THE TASK. 73 JIM, W4ATK ___ 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] Freebie CAD program
Thanks guys, I knew you would know. Gotta run and try these. 73 Jim ___ 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] Freebie CAD program
I need to produce a couple of "quality" schematics. Anyone know of a "freebie" CAD program to do this. Jim, W4ATK ___ 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
REL[Elecraft] PLL Reference Oscillator Range Test
Well, it is there on page 8 of Trouble Shooting. The last two bullets on the page. Just where it would be if I were looking for it, dead last place I looked! :-) That circuit is pretty "rock" solid, no pun intended, but there are some pointers to check out. 73, Jim, W4ATK K2 4028 ___ 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] Anyone using a K2 for RX and another TX?
Just for fun I whipped up a little logic circuit which placed appropriately in the K2 and with an added DOW-KEY relay and a foot switch would allow the use of the K2 as a reciever with a free standing transmitter. This is untested and just a mental exercise but it is how I would attempt to resolve the problem. I believe you can do it without breaking a single trace. It ain't QSK but it is just one switch. e-mail me if you want the proposed circuit. WARNING: If you play around with the MCU "|MUTE" circuitry, it is very ESD sensitive and I am not the only one who has discoverd that. The only solution if you blow it is a new MCU if you want the audio mute. 73, Jim, W4ATK K2 #4028 ___ 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
