[Elecraft] Want to buy N-Gen
Thanks to all for response and offers for N-Gen. I have sourced one. 73, Mike N4JX __ 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] Want to buy N-Gen
Anyone have one for sale? Let me know. Thanks and 73, Mike N4JX __ 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] Palm Mini-Paddles?
Looking for some portable paddles to use with my K2. Do any of you use the Palm Mini-Paddles? Are they really worth $95, their current selling price? Also, I wonder how they compare with the Paddlettes at $70 shipped? I would be interested in hearing your thoughts. 73, Mike N4JX ___ 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] Recommended K3/100 filters
My K3/100 has been on order for a couple of weeks now. Really excited about the prospect of it getting here on down the road. Here is my question . . . what optional filters should be ordered for this rig? I work SSB mainly, and some CW. And neither in contest situations really. I was thinking about the 250 and 500 Hz CW filters, as well as the 2.8Khz SSB. What do some of you K3 owners think about this? What are your recommendations? Thanks and 73, Mike N4JX ___ 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 - American hamming in UK
To my friends across the pond (and here in the states): My son and I are traveling to UK in mid-February to visit some family and see the country. Flying in to London, then heading north to Newcastle and points beyond, ending up in N. Scotland. Some of my ham buddies are encouraging me to take a rig and do some hamming to try and make some contacts back in the states. If I do, I will be taking my K2/100 for the job. I have some questions in this regard: 1) Do you think it will be more trouble than it is worth trying to get radio gear through security, customs, etc? I will have it secured in a Pelican type case with custom fit foam. Just don't want a hassle in trying to get it in and out of the country. 2) Suggestions for a nice portable 20a switching power supply? I am looking for a smaller unit I can include in the case with the radio. And it must have 110/220v power options. I saw an Alinco that seemed to fit the bill. I welcome your ideas. 3) What type of power plug adapter would I need to fit the receptacles in your fair land? 4) What antenna would you suggest . . . I am thinking about a 20 and/or 40 meter coax fed dipole. Again, open to suggestions. 5) Any licensing tips or suggestions? From what I read it appears there is a reciprocal agreement in place. I just need to make sure I have a my license and a copy of the agreement. Sorry if an off topic post like this is inappropriate here. I do know there are a number of UK hams (and Elecraft brothers) on this reflector and thought they may have some helpful insight. As well as you yanks that have maybe already done some hamming from UK. Thanks and 73, Mike N4JX K1/4 #2319 K2/100 #6042 ___ 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 SSB adjustment
The audio quality on my K2 was pretty bad on SSB, transmit and receive. I followed the SSB manual advice and adjusted BFO1 using Cal Fil on upper and lower sideband (on 80 meters) until I got it sounding pretty good. Not perfect. But pretty decent. I then tried to transmit on 10 meters upper, and the SSB quality was terrible. Like it, too, needed adjustment. I was under the impression that doing this once on any HF band would work for all. Is this not true? Any suggestions for getting the SSB sounding good on this fine rig? (FYI, I was transmitting for testing of audio quality and feedback on my initial adjustments, and had nearby ham helping me listen and offer suggestions. My rig is wired for Kenwood mikes, and I was using the MC-43 and a Heil Pr-20 for testing.) Any thoughts and suggestions are appreciated. I want to get the SSB transmit and receive sounding as good as possible. 73, Mike N4JX K1/4 #2319 K2/100 #6042 ___ 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] Strange KPA100 behavior
Don, This evening I have had a chance to look at my KPA100 again. I verified that I am still unable to control output above 11 watts . . . . above 11 watss it is putting out 165 watts (connected to Bird 43 meter) and showing 7:1 SWR on K2 display. Below 11 watts the output seems correct. I was incorrect in an earlier email. I DO have blue toroids at L16 and RFC1, and L15 is empty. I did verify that C31 is .22mF (m22J63). I checked T4 . . . looks okay and I seem to have proper resistance between 1/3 and 2/4. And I do have continuity between 1/4. One curious observation . . . as I was working through the check and alignment process again, I can only get 26.5k and 27.1k out of R26 and R27, versus the 43k recommended for C1 adjustment. Not sure what to look at from this point? Sorry for the prior misinformation. Any suggestions? Thanks, Mike N4JX - Original Message - From: Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mike Geddes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 8:56 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Strange KPA100 behavior Mike, Is the K2 displaying 165 watts? Or is the K2 displaying 0.2 watts or lower while an external wattmeter is displaying 165 watts? What is your test setup that gives you a 7:1 SWR? If you are feeding a resistive 50 ohm dummy load with good coax, the wattmeter (either internal or external) should read 1:1 even with a KPA100 problem. Tell us more so we can help with your problem - Taking a very wild guess, you either have a non-functioning wattmeter in the KPA100, or the KPA100 wattmeter is not calibrated, or you have a parasitic oscillation in the KPA100. Since this is a new kit - do you have blue toroid cores at L16 and RFC1 or do you have red toroids at L15 and L16? And tell us what the value of C31 is and whether you determined the value by looking at the capacitor (preferred) or whether you just looked at the parts list/schematic. We need the answers to all these questions before we can advise you further. 73, Don W3FPR Mike Geddes wrote: Greetings. I recently finished my K2 KPA100 kit. It seemed to work okay initially, then last night started to exhibit some strange behavior. It would transmit correct power on tune under 11 watts (and show low SWR), but on anything over 11 watts, on tune, it would transmit around 165 watts and show an SWR of around 7:1!! And giving High Current message Is there anything I should start looking for initially? Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks, Mike N4JX ___ 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] Strange KPA100 behavior
Greetings. I recently finished my K2 KPA100 kit. It seemed to work okay initially, then last night started to exhibit some strange behavior. It would transmit correct power on tune under 11 watts (and show low SWR), but on anything over 11 watts, on tune, it would transmit around 165 watts and show an SWR of around 7:1!! And giving High Current message Is there anything I should start looking for initially? Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks, Mike N4JX ___ 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 Transmit Frequency
Greetings Elecrafters. I wired up a hand mike for my K2 today, and the SSB signal report was that my transmit frequency was about 100 hz low. Any suggestions on how to address this. I have aligned the rig the best I could during build. Thanks in advance for any assistance. 73, Mike N4JX K1/4 2319 K2 6042 ___ 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 Transmit Frequency
Thank Ken. Probably true not much to worry about. I did check XIT and it was not on . . . not sure on his end. Thanks for the reply and I think I will not worry too much about it. I checked CW transmit against other receivers and it seemed pretty much right on. 73, Mike N4JX - Original Message - From: Ken Kopp [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mike Geddes [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 6:20 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Transmit Frequency Mike, First of all ... who's 100 Hz? (:-)) The listener's ear? Was his RIT ... or your XIT ... on and not quite zeroed? Too many variables to ponder ... and in the end 100 Hz isn't worth the concern.(:-)) 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [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] TenTec 701 Hand Mike wiring
Greetings Elecrafters! Just received my TenTec 701 hand mike in the mail today, for use with my K2. I am going to jumper the K2 straight across (the Elecraft mode), and rewire the 701 to fit it. Can anyone confirm the wiring on the 701? I think it is: Braid - Ground Black - PTT Red - Power Yellow - Microphone Please confirm if you are able. Thanks in advance. 73, Mike N4JX K1/4 2319 K2 6042 ___ 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] TenTec 701 Hand Mike wiring
Great Don. Thanks! 73, Mike N4JX - Original Message - From: Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mike Geddes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 7:23 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TenTec 701 Hand Mike wiring Mike, You are correct - wire the Yellow lead to pin 1, Black to pin 2, Braid to pin 7 and Red to pin 6. You do not need any resistor on the mic jack, but if you already have a 5.6k mounted between pins 1 and 6 (so the Elecraft mics will work), the TenTec mike will work fine with it installed. 73, Don W3FPR Mike Geddes wrote: Greetings Elecrafters! Just received my TenTec 701 hand mike in the mail today, for use with my K2. I am going to jumper the K2 straight across (the Elecraft mode), and rewire the 701 to fit it. Can anyone confirm the wiring on the 701? I think it is: Braid - Ground Black - PTT Red - Power Yellow - Microphone Please confirm if you are able. Thanks in advance. 73, Mike N4JX K1/4 2319 K2 6042 ___ 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] Will K2 remain stable?
You have piqued my curiosity now!! Both seem to have left the door open for K2 changes in the future! Any hints??? :-) It will not be changing anytime soon. (Wayne) The K2 will stay in its present form for the foreseeable future. (Eric) 73, Mike N4JX ___ 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] W1 Enclosure by W8FGU
Ditto from me. Received my W1 enclosure earlier this week, and it certainly is a nice piece of craftsmanship. Now I just need to order the kit and build it! Hi. Nice enclosure, though, and wanted to make sure I got one for the wattmeter when I get it. 73, Mike N4JX ___ 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: You have piqued my curiosity now!! (was [Elecraft] Will K2 remain stable?)
Gary, I had seen some reference to your K2 mike config block previously, and I think it is a great idea. If it becomes a reality in the near future I will certainly be a customer. Keep us posted! Thanks, Mike N4JX - From: Gary Hvizdak Subject: RE: You have piqued my curiosity now!! (was [Elecraft] Will K2 remain stable?) Mike, At the Orlando hamfest this past February, Eric said he hoped the K2 would be around for five or ten years, with the only possible changes due to parts obsolescence. I got the impression that he meant that there would continue to be a demand for it for this long. While I'm writing I'd like to invite you to check out a project - requested by a few of our Rework EliminatorT Un-Module Header customers - which I've been working on for the past month or so. It's a small assembly of two very tiny four-layer PCBs. Together they make it possible to reconfigure the K2 for any of the microphone wiring standards described in the KSB2 manual . by removing just the left side panel of the enclosure! Such a product might come in very handy over the next few months as K2s are traded-in for K3s, and newly licensed (no code) hams pick up used K2s. You can find out about it at http://www.unpcbs.com/micpcb/ I welcome your feedback on this project. 73, Gary KI4GGX ___ 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] How about an Elecraft Bulletin Board?
Greetings. I was just thinking to myself how slow the Elecraft reflector was yesterday on Friday, 4/27. What a difference a day makes! Wow. Certainly there is a lot of well-justified excitement (frenzy?) over the awesome newly announced K3. Congratulations Elecraft and I know it will continue the tradition of innovation and excellence we have come to know and appreciate from your company! On another note . . . . there is now another real interest out there among Elecraft fans, while some are still mainly interested in the K2, some in the K1, some now in the K3, some in other Elecraft kits and tools, and some in all of it. Those that are building or enhancing or troubleshooting a K2 may not be as interested in all of the whirlwind surrounding the K3 (which, again, is justified). So I was wondering if you (Eric or Wayne) have ever considered an Eham type bulletin board where you had sections of interest as a means of communication and information? This may be especially useful as your product line becomes more diverse, along with the interests of your customers. Just a thought. You guys are so innovative an open to customer input and we appreciate it. Keep up the good work and thanks for giving us a great new product to learn about and enjoy. 73, Mike N4JX K1/4 #2319 K2 #6042 ___ 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] WARNING
Never heard of them. What do they sell? Mike N4JX - Original Message - From: John Payne [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 6:16 PM Subject: [Elecraft] WARNING Be careful ordering from Futurlec. I have been going round-and-round with them for well over 2 months now and have still not received my order. All I get is lies and excuses. I am on the verge of disputing the charge with my bank, having given them an ultimatum. 73 de John AI4JH ___ 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 problem
Installed the KDSP2 module in my K2 this morning. During initial checkout, the LED light does not come on upon power up, or at any other time. The other steps on the initial checkout (p.18) seem to be working as specified. What does it mean when the LED does not come on? Is there any particular thing I should be checking or looking for? Is it possible that the module is defective? I double checked the connections to make sure the KDSP2 board was inserted into the control board jumpers correctly, and that the DSPx module was inserted in the KDSP2 board correctly. Any suggestions are appreciated. Tnx and 73, Mike N4JX ___ 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 problem
Don, That was it. Thanks for your assistance as usual! You are so helpful, and please know it is appreciated by all of us Elecrafters. Thanks and 73, Mike N4JX - Original Message - From: Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mike Geddes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2007 8:17 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KDSP2 problem Mike, If the KDSP2 seems to be working properly, I must ask about the possibility of the LED being reversed. Shine a light on the top of the KDSP2 and look carefully at the LED - near the base you will find some reflective metal through the colored lens - there is a narrow wedge in that metal. If the wedge points toward the connector, the LED is mounted correctly, but if it points toward the edge of the board, it is mounted backwards. 73, Don W3FPR Mike Geddes wrote: Installed the KDSP2 module in my K2 this morning. During initial checkout, the LED light does not come on upon power up, or at any other time. The other steps on the initial checkout (p.18) seem to be working as specified. What does it mean when the LED does not come on? Is there any particular thing I should be checking or looking for? Is it possible that the module is defective? I double checked the connections to make sure the KDSP2 board was inserted into the control board jumpers correctly, and that the DSPx module was inserted in the KDSP2 board correctly. Any suggestions are appreciated. Tnx and 73, Mike N4JX ___ 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] ProSet-K2 Boom Headset
Wondering how many of you are using the ProSet-K2 boom headset sold on the Elecraft site? It is a nice microphone solution? Any of you have another preference for nice sounding microphone for your K2? Any opinions are welcome! 73, Mike N4JX ___ 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 SSB microphone connection
Ugh-h-h! Been trying to do Tom's (N0SS) microphone configuration header for P1. After hour and a half I figure there must be a better solution! Maybe my connectors were not very good quality . . . but had trouble keeping the wire in, tabs breaking, blah blah blah. Messed up the two connectors I had in the process. I like the idea but it is just not working for me. I tried using the flat cable wire as Tom suggested, then some small hookup wire I had . . . and had no luck on either. The hookup wire had some possibilities, but I soldered one jumper in and it blocked others, etc. Guess I may be just impatient tonight. I am about ready to use Electraft jumpers and just rewire the mike connection. Any ideas or suggestions are welcome. 73, Mike N4JX K1/4 2319 on the air K26042 on the air ___ 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 microphone wiring for TenTec 705
Greetings Elecrafters. I have ordered a TenTec Model 1201 microphone kit for SSB use with my K2. It is an electret mike, and is their kit version of the 705 desk mike. I liked the looks of it and understand these mikes work pretty well with the K2. My questions: Does it connect to P1 using the ICOM configuration? Does it require the resistor? Also, is there a location on the Elecraft web site that shows microphone connection configurations beyond those listed in the KSB2 manual? The manual kind of alluded to that, but I could not find anything on the web site. As usual, thanks for any information and assistance you can provide. 73, Mike N4JX K1/4 2319 on the air K2 6042 on the air ___ 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] Re: FCC rules part 18 [CF bulbs vs. LED]
I have told the story many times of how we used to play with mercury in our hands! Now they will shut down a whole school for something like that and bring in a hazmat team. Guess ignorance is bliss! 73, Mike N4JX - Original Message - From: Larry Makoski [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2007 1:01 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: FCC rules part 18 [CF bulbs vs. LED] Ken Alexander wrote: And to think they used to let us roll little blobs of mercury around in the palms of our hands in school to show us what it looked like. And I distincly remember mixing chopped up asbestos with water to use as a sort of modeling medium, which we made into small objects...ashtrays mostly, for our parents! Geesh! 73, Ken Alexander, VE3HLS And we survived! No seat belts or kid's car seats back then, too And I never had to be told not to eat paint chips, either! -- 73 de Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to use the very least! http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.com http://w2lj.blogspot.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 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] Replacement VFO knob for K2
Greetings. I have heard that some builders upgrade the K2 VFO knob. Is it with a replacement Yaesu FT-100 main VFO knob? If so, where do you get them from? If not, which other knob? And where do you it from? Thanks! Mike N4JX ___ 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 a little wobbly!
Thanks Ken. I will give it a try. - Original Message - From: Ken Kopp [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mike Geddes [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 1:53 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 a little wobbly! I'll wager that sliding one of the rubber feet slightly right or left will fix the wobbles ... 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [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] K2 a little wobbly!
Greetings Elecrafters! I am pleased to announce that K2 6042 is finished and on the air. It is working FB! It is a little wobbly . . . wondering if you have any suggestions on how to level it out. The bail seems even (in terms of mounts and spacing from the edge). Does that need some adjustment? Do the rear feet need adjustment? Any suggestions are appreciated! 73, Mike N4JX ___ 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 receive . . . where to start?
Thanks for all of the good advice! The readers and contributers to this reflector are a great resource and a wealth of good information. I think I discovered the problem, and it is rather simple. For some reason I had reversed some of the 1SV149 diodes, specifically D30, D31, D32, D33, and D29. Kind of a bonehead thing to do, not sure how it happened. I have a theory . . . . after I stuff the board with a qty of components, I use blue masking tape to secure the parts prior to flipping the board over (in my pc board holder) and soldering. These could have fallen out, and I was careless sticking them back in prior to soldering. Or . . . I could have just stuck the little buggers in the wrong way in the first place! You have to pay attention to those thin TO-92 packages. Anyway . . . pulled a lead off of one when removing it so will order a couple more and see how it works. Thanks again for your help. 73, Mike N4JX - Original Message - From: Mike Geddes [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 4:08 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K2 no receive . . . where to start? Finishing up K2 6042 today. Have fine output on all bands, but no receive! I did use another HF rig to create signal for alignment . . . and I did hear that. I can also hear SPOT, so think amp is okay. But nothing from antenna. For reference, I connected my K1 to same antenna and receive was fine. I checked voltage at anode of D6 on the K2 and it is fine. Not sure where to go from here. Any suggestions? Thanks and 73, Mike N4JX K1/4 2319 on the air K2/100 6042 under construction! ___ 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] K2 no receive . . . where to start?
Finishing up K2 6042 today. Have fine output on all bands, but no receive! I did use another HF rig to create signal for alignment . . . and I did hear that. I can also hear SPOT, so think amp is okay. But nothing from antenna. For reference, I connected my K1 to same antenna and receive was fine. I checked voltage at anode of D6 on the K2 and it is fine. Not sure where to go from here. Any suggestions? Thanks and 73, Mike N4JX K1/4 2319 on the air K2/100 6042 under construction! ___ 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 receive . . . where to start?
I do hear hiss and white noise, no propagated signals whatsoever, except one very light cw transmission that sounded kind of like thumps on the wrong side of the band. And as I mentioned, I can hear internal sidetone. - Original Message - From: David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 4:25 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 no receive . . . where to start? No receive as in dead, no noises, or no receive as in I do not hear a signal where I think I should? Do you hear the birdie at 7 Mhz? David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW K2 #5982 Mike Geddes wrote: Finishing up K2 6042 today. Have fine output on all bands, but no receive! I did use another HF rig to create signal for alignment . . . and I did hear that. I can also hear SPOT, so think amp is okay. But nothing from antenna. For reference, I connected my K1 to same antenna and receive was fine. I checked voltage at anode of D6 on the K2 and it is fine. Not sure where to go from here. Any suggestions? Thanks and 73, Mike N4JX K1/4 2319 on the air K2/100 6042 under construction! ___ 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/elecraftHelp: 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 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
Fw: [Elecraft] K2 no receive . . . where to start?
I do hear hiss and white noise, no propagated signals whatsoever, except one very light cw transmission that sounded kind of like thumps on the wrong side of the band. And as I mentioned, I can hear internal sidetone. - Original Message - From: David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 4:25 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 no receive . . . where to start? No receive as in dead, no noises, or no receive as in I do not hear a signal where I think I should? Do you hear the birdie at 7 Mhz? David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW K2 #5982 Mike Geddes wrote: Finishing up K2 6042 today. Have fine output on all bands, but no receive! I did use another HF rig to create signal for alignment . . . and I did hear that. I can also hear SPOT, so think amp is okay. But nothing from antenna. For reference, I connected my K1 to same antenna and receive was fine. I checked voltage at anode of D6 on the K2 and it is fine. Not sure where to go from here. Any suggestions? Thanks and 73, Mike N4JX K1/4 2319 on the air K2/100 6042 under construction! ___ 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/elecraftHelp: 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 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] Yahoo-o-o-o-o !!
KPA100 and KDSP2 kits were delivered today! I am making fine progress on my K2 build and really am enjoying the experience. Have plenty of building to keep me busy. Elecraft is a great company and this has been a great experience. Will keep you posted. 73, Mike N4JX K1/4 2319 on the air K2/100 6042 under construction! ___ 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] Yahoo-o-o-o-o !!
My thread got hijacked! Point: Elecraft kits are really great (and rewarding). - Original Message - From: Mike Geddes [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 12:48 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Yahoo-o-o-o-o !! KPA100 and KDSP2 kits were delivered today! I am making fine progress on my K2 build and really am enjoying the experience. Have plenty of building to keep me busy. Elecraft is a great company and this has been a great experience. Will keep you posted. 73, Mike N4JX K1/4 2319 on the air K2/100 6042 under construction! ___ 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] Paddle key setup
When using a paddle key, I have naturally used left (thumb) for dahs and right for dits, and set my gear up that way. I think I read during K1 build and setup that this is reverse from the normal setting. Also read somewere else that the dits on left and dahs on right setup evolved from use of bugs, and that if you were to go to field day and use another's rig with paddle it would most likely be setup that way. I know this may be a subjective question . . . but is there a standard for this? Is it purely personal preference? I would be interested in your insight and opinions! 73, Mike N4JX K1/4 2319 on the air K2 6042 next project ___ 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] Keyer paddle setup
Thanks for all the great feedback! I am a relatively new CW op (though of course passed it for my licenses along the way) but only more recently wanting to improve my skills and develop somewhat of a decent fist. To that end, I have taken the microphone off of my big rig and starting to be more regular on CW. Been using my recently built K1 the most lately. The good news is that I don't think I am too entrenched in my current mode to change to the more standard mode. I think it is like anything . . . important to learn good form early in the development of a skill, because it is much more difficult to change once proficiency is reached. Not sure why I started with dahs on left. I built some QRP kits and guess I just wired them that way. Never really have had a CW op elmer. But I have a bunch on this great site! Thanks again for your feedback. It was interesting and helpful. 73, Mike N4JX K1/4 # 2319 on the air K2 # 6042 next project - Original Message - From: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 4:20 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Keyer paddle setup I took a slightly different approach. I am nominally left-handed but since I operated at a variety of commercial and military sites as well as my personal Amateur station, I chose to learn to use a right handed bug (yes, there were expensive 'left handed' bugs available). Sending with my right hand freed my left hand to write while I'm sending. That is, if I can write and send CW at the same time. Personally I'm still working on walking while chewing gum... Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter PA0PJE Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 12:54 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Keyer paddle setup I normally use my right hand to send and, indeed, learned to use my thumb for dits. Electronically reversing the function and putting the paddle on my left, I can use my left hand without much training. My brain simply seems to cope with that... 72, Peter ___ 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
Fw: [Elecraft] Kit arrived...
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Kit arrived... Wow, that was a fast build! Since I enjoy kit building . . . I am going to stretch my K2 #6042 out just a bit, and enjoy the journey as well as the destination. Congratulations on your build and hope you get a lot of pleasure from you K2. 73, Mike N4JX K1/4 # 2319 on the air K2# 6042 next project - Original Message - From: Brett gazdzinski [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 8:43 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Kit arrived... I finished the K2 (6065) at about 10pm last night, everything was nominal, my only concern being the low output power on 15 meters (7 watts). I should go back and do a full alignment as handing the RF board was sure to disturb the mounted parts... The entire kit had one missing .1 cap, or I lost it, I had one on hand to use so no problem. I do NEED a knob with a finger dimple! Between 10 and 1130 PM I heard some signals on 80 and 40 meters, not much on the other bands although I did not listen carefully. I think filter 2 needs a tweak and the built in speaker sounds fuzzy, but otherwise all is good. All the adjustments worked, and did not require much tweaking, nothing was at the limit or close to it, most things were quite close right out of the bag. I want to get the ssb option and the auto tuner eventually, and listen to plenty of slow code, then might actually get on the air with the rig! I did not track the hours, but I got the kit Thursday, worked on it Thursday night, Friday night, most of Saturday, Sunday night, and Monday night. The XYL is thrilled its done Brett N2DTS ___ 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] K1 Noise Blanker version diffs?
Thanks Don. You have answered my main question which regarded performance. I am not unhappy at all with the NB if it performs the same as the latest version. Was just curious about the Rev differences. I guess Rev D then just corrects some issues with the C board labeling, and possibly a more efficient use of components? It was changed for some reasons, otherwise there would not be a D version. Thanks again for your response and your contributions to this forum. If you are unhappy with the board you have in hand, you may want to contact the folks at Elecraft to see if there is some kind of action available that would satisfy you. 73, Don W3FPR ___ 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] K1 Noise Blanker version diffs?
Interesting Mike. Thanks for sharing. Now I don't feel like I am missing out on anything! 73, James N4JX --- :It's much simpler than that. There has **NEVER** been a revision D PCB for the :KNB1. The text in the KNB1 manual has mentioned the revision D PCB since the :first KNB1 was sold 6.5 years ago, but no one has a KNB1 with a rev. D PCB. ___ 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 Noise Blanker version diffs?
I am the proud builder/owner/operator of K1/4 #2319. Had it fired up and on the air this past weekend. Great little rig. I was building the K1NB board tonight, and noticed the manual has directions for Rev C and Rev D. The instructions for Rev C include installing a cap in a mis-named location (there are 2 C6's on the board), omitting a C8, and other differences vs. Rev D. My questions are these: 1. Since my K1 and accessories (including K1NB) are a recent purchase, should I not have received the latest rev, which appears to be D? 2. In my experience, later revisions are based on experiences with earlier versions, and are thus improved. Is Rev D a better design / performer than Rev C? 3. If there is a Rev D, why do they even ship Rev C versions? To get rid of old stock? For a recent purchase, it just seems a little odd to be building an older version of the board than the latest available. Kind of like buying an older version of a software program when a newer is already released. Any insight or answers to the above questions? Thanks and 73, James N4JX ___ 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] Yikes! K1 voltage problems
Building my K1 and taking my time to do a good job. Voltage checks on RF board part 1 are problematic: P1 pin 15 - .002 P1 pin 16 - 13.51 U3 pin 5 - .002 U3 pin 6 - .002 Any suggestions? Thanks, Mike N4JX ___ 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
