Re: [Elecraft] K2 purchase considered
Thanks for the tip! best wishes Ed john On Fri, Nov 20, 2020 at 7:54 PM Ed Pflueger wrote: > I think Dave W8FGU might have some Fixed Audio Out and PTT Kits for Sale. > > Ed.. AB4IQ > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm > Sent: Friday, November 20, 2020 12:40 PM > To: John Daws ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 purchase considered > > John, > > The K2/10 does not have a KEYOUT signal, so you would have to add one to > key > the KXPA100 (it is not a kit available from Elecraft). You can see what > needs to be added at http://www.mmccs.com/mmarc/n0ss/index_k2.html > - scroll down to K2 (basic) External T-R Relay Driver. Contrary to what is > stated, no kits are available - N0SS is SK. > > Other than that, the K2 is still a good transceiver even though it is a > 22 year old design. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > > On 11/20/2020 1:07 PM, John Daws wrote: > > Advice and opinions sought please > > > > > > > > Am a CW only operator with retro tendencies! I enjoy QRP but also the > > flexibility to QRO to 50 watts (maximum allowed for the intermediate > > licence) > > > > > > > > Have used a KX3 since 2016 and added a KXPA 100 +ATU last year > > > > > > > > Am really tempted to get a K2 to use alongside the above- I have an > > experienced builder here in the UK. > > > > > > > > Everything I have read about the K2 excites me!! > > > > > > > > > > > > If I order the basic K2+ KNB2+KAF2 I can presumably use this > > combination with the KXPA100+ATU which I already have? > > > > > > > > Is there any other combination or extra I should look at as a > > literally CW only operator?? > > > > > > > > I do not need KSB2 or the K160m options. > > > > > > > > (Would buy second hand if I could find a good one but would need to > > know a lot about the provenance of the builder) > > > > > > > __ > 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 ab...@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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K2 advice
Huge thanks to the many who have offered advice on the subject of my K2 intentions- all very useful and am just printing out the hard copies of all the e-mails so I can reread and think about it (always did prefer hard copy!!) I really appreciate all the responses so many thanks; you have given me much to think about . Best wishes and give me a call if you hear me .. the KX3 works well! John __ 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] K2 purchase considered
Advice and opinions sought please Am a CW only operator with retro tendencies! I enjoy QRP but also the flexibility to QRO to 50 watts (maximum allowed for the intermediate licence) Have used a KX3 since 2016 and added a KXPA 100 +ATU last year Am really tempted to get a K2 to use alongside the above- I have an experienced builder here in the UK. Everything I have read about the K2 excites me!! If I order the basic K2+ KNB2+KAF2 I can presumably use this combination with the KXPA100+ATU which I already have? Is there any other combination or extra I should look at as a literally CW only operator?? I do not need KSB2 or the K160m options. (Would buy second hand if I could find a good one but would need to know a lot about the provenance of the builder) Would be really interested to hear what folks think Best John 2E0XET/M6KET __ 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] KX3/KXPA connection
Have had this working fine for a year until 2 months ago KX3 connected briefly to the KXPA100 and then cut out. The SYS LED light showed on the KXPA100 Have replaced PSU believing it to be a fault here. Have sent KXPA100 to Waters and Stanton (UK) for inspection and returned with clean bill of health. Reconnected using the 'KX3 to KXPA100 adapter cable' and replaced both 25 amp fuses. Same 'fault': KX3 cuts out straight away and no response at all now from the KXPA100 Could a new set of adapter cables now be the answer?? (The KX3 works fine on the KX33 low power RFI supply) Not a very technical person so please be gentle!! Thanks for any thoughts John -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.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 arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] FW: New customer message on December 14, 2018 at 02:22 AM
Just to copy you in to an enquiry sent to Waters and Stanton in the UK I intend to buy the K2/100 kit but need to be sure about precisely what I need for CW only use Any advice welcome - and needed1 Best John M6KET/2E0XET From: John Daws Sent: 04 January 2019 12:06 To: sa...@wsplc.com Subject: FW: New customer message on December 14, 2018 at 02:22 AM FAO Glynn Sent this to Peter Waters but have been advised to forward it to you in the meantime. Would appreciate your thought on exactly what I need to specify on this kit order- and some quotes Many thanks John From: John Daws mailto:johndaw...@gmail.com> > Sent: 04 January 2019 11:56 To: 'Peter Waters' mailto:peter.wat...@wsplc.com> > Subject: RE: New customer message on December 14, 2018 at 02:22 AM Peter - have considered all advice and now feel ready to make a definite order; I have also found someone I trust to build the kit. I would like to order a K2/100 kit. For CW use only. 1.I don't think therefore I need the SSB adapter? 2.I don't need the 160/60 metre modules. 3.Are the audio filter options needed - would they enhance CW operation?? 4.I would need to ask you about the High performance noise blanker?? 5.I would not need the Hand Mic and I don't know what the 'Elecraft Logo hat is??!! 6.My understanding is that the ATU KAT100 would have to be an external unit for the K2/100. A price on this would also be needed. 7.SOME IDEA OF PRICE BASED ON THIS WOULD BE APPRECIATED. Please feel free to phone me or respond by e-mail so I can move this forward. I appreciate that the kits have to be ordered from the USA. Thanks for your help Best John M6KET/2E0XET From: Peter Waters mailto:peter.wat...@wsplc.com> > Sent: 14 December 2018 22:46 To: Madelyn Gomez mailto:made...@elecraft.com> >; John Daws mailto:johndaw...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: New customer message on December 14, 2018 at 02:22 AM Hi John, I just picked up on your email that Elecraft copied me in on. I built myself a K2 around 12 years ago and enjoyed it a lot. However, it is a component level kit and also requires coils to be wound. We do actually import the kits to order but I am not aware of any UK builder that currently offers a build service. It is quite a few hours work and would only really be economical if you could find somebody who could build it as a a hobby project rather than a commercial operation. The KX3 is actually very close to the K2 in terms of power output and has a lot more features. An amplifier would be a better route to go. The kit versions are quite easy to build and require no special skills or test equipment. It is totally solder less. I will be happy to give you any additional advice you may need. Regards, Peter Waters G3OJV. _ From: Madelyn Gomez mailto:made...@elecraft.com> > Sent: Friday, December 14, 2018 9:56:26 PM To: John Daws; Peter Waters Subject: Re: New customer message on December 14, 2018 at 02:22 AM Hi John, We still have the K2 kit but we sell it as full soldier kit only. The radio operators here in the US that would rather not build, purchase the kit and have it shipped directly to a builder then on to themselves. Perhaps Waters and Stanton can provide you a list of folks they feel are good builders? Madelyn Gomez Elecraft Sales 125 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA. 831-763-4211 On Fri, Dec 14, 2018 at 2:22 AM Elecraft (Shopify) mailto:mai...@shopify.com> > wrote: You received a new message from your online store's contact form. Name: John Daws Email: johndaw...@gmail.com <mailto:johndaw...@gmail.com> Phone: 00441527893645 Body: Just an enquiry from UK customer. Have currently got and enjoy a KX3 but with my 2E0 license now I can use 50 watts.* I am CW only and likely to remain so! I tried a K2/100 yesterday at a dealers and love it to bits- its simplicity and ease of operation- but have no way of knowing the quality of the build inside the chassis: it appears to work! Waters and Stanton in the UK have been very helpful but they no longer import K2's. Is it posible to order a BUILT K2/100 from you and if so how much would it cost me? I would be more reassured if you were able to do the build but the costs and shipping might be prohibitive? I would appreciate any advice . best wishes John M6KET/2E0XET * Have also considered the KXPA100 as a preamp for the KX3 but the K2/100 really does interest me as a 'new' rig and the K3 is out of my price bracket. __ 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
[Elecraft] Use of MFJ ATU on the KX3
Just a query about the use of the MFJ 971 portable tuner with my KX3 (fitted with automatic ATU) The twin feeder from the doublet goes into the back of the MFJ which is then attached via coax patch lead to the KX3 I can bypass the Auto ATU fitted on the KX3 menu and manually tune the MFJ or Simply auto tune for each band on the KX3 ignoring the scary looking needle readings on the MFJ! I trust the KX3 more Any advice? John 2E0XET/M6KET PS only running 10/15 watts at the most __ 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] KX3
(not sure if this is the same as using the KX3 users group but here goes) Would appreciate advice on the use of the* notch filter* on my KX3 It is fitted with* KX3FL3* roofing filters. I only use CW Once I have spotted a weak signal I can use these to narrow down and filter out unwanted noise on the chosen signal I can also apply the APF filter and tune that way. Recent advice suggested that the APF function works best when when used with a DSP/crystal filter WIDTH setting of 300-500 Hz Does this mean I switch on the Notch and tune to this range on the notch setting and how does this work with the bandwidth settings on the PBT function? Do I leave the notch on whilst tuning for other signals or only use it when I have a weak signal in the first place. Trial and error has left me doubtful whether I am getting the best out of this function. Any advice most welcome. Thanks john M6KET __ 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
