Re: [Elecraft] Kx2 questions
Phil, Correction: earbuds in- question are from iPhone 5 and have 4-conductor plug. They do work with the iPhone but not with KX2. Jim, WK8G Sent from my iPad > On Jul 21, 2016, at 8:45 PM, Phil Wheeler <w...@socal.rr.com> wrote: > > My Apple earbuds with 4-conductor do work on my KX2, Jim. > > Phil W7OX > >> On 7/21/16 5:31 PM, Jim Nestor wrote: >> Just got my KX2 with ATU & internal battery. Waiting on my paddles. Have a >> number of power sources & antennas to try. Meantime, I have a couple of >> questions. >> >> 1) cabling for digital modes. Looking to run PSK-31 & WSJT-X. Am experienced >> with those modes on Icom 756 Pro II, Flex 1500, and K3. All I need is the >> cables. From looking at the schematics it looks like all I need is a couple >> of 1/8" stereo Male-to-Male cables. No real question about the receive side. >> Looks like the transmit side (KX2 mic input) is a 4-conductor jack with >> separate signal & logic grounds. Will it work with a 3-conductor cable which >> would seem to short the grounds together? >> >> BTW, I discovered that Apple iPod earbuds (4-conductor plug) don't work. I >> tried pushing the plug all the way in, and pulling it out part way. No joy. >> My expensive Bose earphone work well, as do my inexpensive over-the-ear >> "cans". Looking for a set of earbuds with 3-conductor plug to keep the >> package small. >> >> 2) can anybody recommend a small (cheap) headset? Maybe a computer, >> telephone, or gaming headset? I'll probably spring for the MH3, but would >> like a hands-free option. >> >> KX2 is going along to a family reunion this weekend. We are both looking >> forward to it. >> >> 73, >> >> Jim, WK8G > __ 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 questions
Just got my KX2 with ATU & internal battery. Waiting on my paddles. Have a number of power sources & antennas to try. Meantime, I have a couple of questions. 1) cabling for digital modes. Looking to run PSK-31 & WSJT-X. Am experienced with those modes on Icom 756 Pro II, Flex 1500, and K3. All I need is the cables. From looking at the schematics it looks like all I need is a couple of 1/8" stereo Male-to-Male cables. No real question about the receive side. Looks like the transmit side (KX2 mic input) is a 4-conductor jack with separate signal & logic grounds. Will it work with a 3-conductor cable which would seem to short the grounds together? BTW, I discovered that Apple iPod earbuds (4-conductor plug) don't work. I tried pushing the plug all the way in, and pulling it out part way. No joy. My expensive Bose earphone work well, as do my inexpensive over-the-ear "cans". Looking for a set of earbuds with 3-conductor plug to keep the package small. 2) can anybody recommend a small (cheap) headset? Maybe a computer, telephone, or gaming headset? I'll probably spring for the MH3, but would like a hands-free option. KX2 is going along to a family reunion this weekend. We are both looking forward to it. 73, Jim, WK8G Sent from my iPad __ 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] Mfj whip for KX2 mobile
Waiting for my KX2. Plan to use for camping and stationary mobile. Initially, the antenna for stationary mobile will be hamsticks (40 & 20m) mounted to roof rail on suv. Thinking about trying a 16-17' mfj whip on the roof rail mount. Should be a 1/4 wave on 20m. With a couple of wire radials it should work better than a hamstick. I expect the KX2 ATU should "Tune" it on 40 and maybe also work better than the hamstick. Has anybody used one of the mfj whips with a KX2 or KX3? BTW, for camping have a number of antenna options: endfed wires, dipoles, verticals supported from trees or 33' mast bungeed to the awning of travel trailer. Nothing beats camping and playing radio... 73, Jim, WK8G Sent from my iPad __ 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] Wanted K3/10
Haven't been on this reflector for awhile. I built one of the original K2s during the field test (SN 81) and still use it. I want to buy a clean K3/10. If you have one for sale, please email me at nestoji@ comcast.net. Thanks, Jim, WK8G Sent from my iPad __ 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
