Re: [Elecraft] RS232 to USB adapter for K2
If you're handy with a soldering iron, these FTDI USB to RS-232 "wire end" cables work well: http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/DataSheets/Cables/DS_USB_RS232_CABLES.pdf The cable is a USB plug / converter at one end and "bare wires" at the other end. You will need to solder on a connector that fits your rig. Given that the K2 I/O connector is not standard, I would only connect pins 2, 3 and 5 on the mating connector. Mike, N0SO > On Nov 20, 2016, at 3:23 PM, w2bvh wrote: > > I just retired my 2000 vintage shack computer and the new one doesn't have a > serial port. > > Is there a list somewhere of model numbers for USB to RS232 converters that > will play nice with both K2 and N1MM Logger under Win10? > > Now that I blew the big bucks on the computer I'd like to save a few on the > converter, without wasting any on one that won't work. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] anyone using iMic with K3 or KX3 and FLdigi on a PC?
Glad you got it going - what frequency are you on? Mike, N0SO From: Julie Royster To: 'Mike Heitmann' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 2:44 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] anyone using iMic with K3 or KX3 and FLdigi on a PC? MANY THANKS to Mike Heitmann, N0SO, for so kindly contacting me to say perhaps the levels were set too high and forcing the KX3 to go into a self-protect mode. THAT WAS IT! By reducing the sound card level and the K3 level, I now have 4 ALC bars. Hot diggity dog! MANY thanks to each of the other kind folks who sent suggestions, including Don Wilhelm, Brian Alsop, and Ray Sills. As the saying goes, now we're cooking with gas! Cheers to all! Julie KT4JR __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] iPad as wired remote for Elecraft rig?
Hi Andrew, Apple is pretty restrictive with what / who / how the USB and Bluetooth Interfaces get used in iOS. As a result, not much has been developed for the wired or bluetooth interface for iPad/iPhone, WiFi, however, is another story. I've been happily using the HamLog app with two devices: the Pigtail and the Piglet, with my KX3. It works very well. The Pigtail or Piglet device (you only need one of the two) connects to your KX3 serial port and creates a "virtual serial cable" to the KX3. The HamLog app talks to the KX3 via an "adhoc" type WiFi connection providing rig control and logging capability. It works great in the field for portable operations, and when I get home I can export the HamLog adif contact log file, then upload the file to my main logging program on the PC in my shack. Take a look at: http://pignology.net/ And some of the demo video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXeqeV5-8TI Mike, N0SO - Original Message From: Andrew Moore To: Elecraft Sent: Mon, May 13, 2013 9:18:33 AM Subject: [Elecraft] iPad as wired remote for Elecraft rig? I've searched a lot and can't find the answer so I'm asking the group. Is it possible to use the iPad as "detachable head" for a K2, K3 or KX3, using a direct connection (no Bluetooth / PC / wireless / Internet)? __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Free DV (digital voice as reported in QST-April issue)
Hi Eric, I've used it with my KX3 and used DATA A mode and set the audio levels like I would for other digital modes. I would think the K3 would be the same. Mike, N0SO Sent from my iPad On Apr 2, 2013, at 6:52 PM, Eric Lanzl wrote: > I am wondering how to set up the k3 for the Free DV (digital voice) the > article > in QST about a way to do digital voice on hf. Has anyone tried it with the > k3? > Would one set the k3 to the DATA A position? How does one set the audio on > the > computer sound card? I am very new to the digital modes and do not fully > understand what the settings mean. Can someone run through how to set the k3 > for > Free DV. I think you also have to set the line out setting in the config menu > and hook up the line in line out cables to the computer. Can one use a > regular > computer mic and headphones. I know the Free DV article calls for a USB > headset. > I have a headset but not a usb headset. It uses the mic and speaker jacks on > the > computer. Will this work as well as the usb headset? > > Thank you very much > Eric > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] iSDR app and KX3 not working
The KX3 I/Q output has to be enabled via the KX3 menu before it will work. It's also pretty low level, so make sure the iMic is set to mic level instead of line level. The iSDR app will route the sound output to the iMic output jack, so you will also need to connect headphones or a powered speaker to the iMic output jack. The iSDR app will not control the KX3, you will have to set the center frequency for the iSDR display manually via the iSDR option menu. I usually set the center frequency to zero and consider the iSDR display to be +/- what the KX3 VFO displays. I've used our iPad2 / camera adapter / iMic / iSDR on several occasions. It makes a nice pan adapter display. Hope this helps get you going! Mike, N0SO Sent from my iPad On Sat, Dec 29, 2012 at 5:48 PM, GDR wrote: > I am in need of advice. I have the newer iPad 2 and am having no luck > getting it to work with the KX3 using the iSDR app. I am using the Griffin > external sound card and basically doing what the uTube video I Googled is > doing but all I am seeing is noise, no stations and the iPad has no control > of the KX3. Seems that the KX3 and the iPad are not talking to one another. > My first question is, has anyone used the new generation iPad successfully > with iSDR? Any tricks to get it to work? Thanks for reading. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility and iPad
Hi Keith , I also use the HamLog/Pigtail combo for portable operations and recommend it, it works very well. I'm looking forward to seeing pictures of your installation! Mike, N0SO Sent from my iPad On Sep 1, 2012, at 9:44 PM, Keith Heimbold wrote: > We are about halfway through my install of the KX3 in my 97 Silverado and it > is going well so far. We probably have another two days (16-20 hours) plus > worth of work to go before we are done with the install. > > We installed the Rammount for the iPad and the KX3 and it looks epic. The > amps are mounted and the electrical and antenna installation is in progress. > Still need to pull wire from engine and new breaker and solenoid to bed and > husky toolbox to the deep cycle Optima battery and the amplifiers. The Hi Q > 4"/80 RT is still in transit so that install will wait until next week. > > In terms of control theough the ipad I am planning to use the iSDR software > with a simple logging program (MacLogger possibly) and upload later when at > my home QTH. > > I was doing research on IPad ham apps and am looking for other control > software options. Even minimalistic control software besides iSDR. I was > also curious if the KX3 utility software and terminal will work on the iPad. > > Also any perspective on new software developments for the iPad and ham radio > software especially the KX3 would be super appreciated. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 laptop question (was odds and ends...)
I run iSDR on iPad connected to the KX3 with a camera adapter and a Griffin iMic external soundcard. A laptop running NaP3 with stereo mic inputs (or with a USB device like the Griffin iMic) would work too. Mike, N0SO - Original Message On 8/20/12 at 8:01, g3...@lineone.net (Graham Kimbell G3TCT) wrote: >If I want to use a small laptop with the KX3 to display the >spectrum when out portable, does anyone have a suggestion for >such small device with stereo input? Preferably without a >separate sound card. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 I/Q output for pandapter
Buck, I've had results similar to what Tony describes. I'm using a external Griffin iMic as the soundcard. It works well, and I have been able to use a Virtual Audio Cable (VAC) to route the NaP3 audio to a 3rd party digital mode application (I use Fldigi). You still need an external cable to route the audio from the soundcard output to the mic input of the KX3, you can't use a VAC for that. It works just about like my Flex radio does configured that way, except with full break-in CW! My Flex-1500 is looking for a new home now. Mike, N0SO - Original Message From: Tony Estep To: Elecraft Sent: Thu, August 2, 2012 9:08:08 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 I/Q output for pandapter On Wed, Aug 1, 2012 at 9:40 PM, Buck k4ia wrote: > ...the signals are not there - just images == Buck, I have NaP3 running with my KX3, and it works fine. Set the global offset to 0. NaP3 will automatically balance images if you give it a strong signal to work on. I use my XG3 to put in a signal of S9+20 and tune the KX3 about 20 khz above the XG3 signal. You'll see two spikes, but eventually the right-hand spike will diminish. You can move the tuning around a bit, and finally you'll see the image drop to 40db or even more below the correct signal. When an antenna is connected, the images will be invisible in the grass. The cable that carries the I-Q has to be stereo 3/32" on one end and stereo 1/8" on the other end. If something is shorted in the cable, that would cause the symptoms you describe. Anyway, I assure you that it does work and that in fact it makes an excellent SDR. Once you get it going, you'll love it. 73, Tony KT0NY __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 on the trail
Sounds like a great time Steve. FYI: I've carried QRP radios on lots of backpacking trips, including 5 trips to the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, and I never have time to get on the radio as much as I wold like to either because I was too tired or there were too many other things to see and do. Mike, N0SO On Jul 30, 2012, at 5:22 PM, Steve KC8QVO wrote: > I figured I would share a couple pictures from my backpacking trip over the > weekend. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Digital modes interface for K2 - recommendations sought.
I can vouch for and highly recommend the circuit on Don's website. I built one several years ago and installed it in my K2. I wired it to unused pins in the mic connector so I only had one cable to deal with when connecting/disconnecting. I've made many PSK and RTTY contacts using it. I was fortunate enough to get one of the last PC boards, but as Don says, it would be a simple matter to build it on perf board or "dead bug" style. Works great! - Original Message From: Don Wilhelm To: Chris Kimball Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wed, July 18, 2012 1:35:01 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Digital modes interface for K2 - recommendations sought. Chris, Not a full solution, but you may want to look at the K2 Fixed Audio Output on my website www.w3fpr.com. There are no boards left and no kits available, but the circuit is simple to wire on perfboard - it is all audio frequencies and nothing is critical - just a simple LM386 audio amplifier 73, Don W3FPR On 7/18/2012 1:37 PM, Chris Kimball wrote: > I'm looking into digital modes such as Contestia or Olivia. Would anyone be > able to suggest a suitable interface K2 <-> PC for the experiment? > > I'm currently using fldigi on a PC and a web cam microphone to copy cw over > the K2 speaker. It works, after a fashion. > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Toughness
I can vouch for that. I backpack with my KX1 and have never had a problem with it. It's been a workhorse for me, and will continue to serve in that capacity until my KX3 arrives (although, I'm beginning to wonder if that will ever really happen). I also have a K2 with the 100W and and auto tuner in a separate enlcosure. Never a problem with them either. I've not ever taken the K2 backpacking but I have used it for fixed portable ops and for demos and had no trouble with it. They're pretty tough when properly assembled. Mike, N0SO >I built a K2 for a gentleman who installed it in his 18 wheeler, and it >traveled all over the country for 4 or 5 years. Never had a problem >with it. Many others take their K1 or K2 or KX1 along in a backpack or >in the case of the KX1 even in a shirt pocket - some pad the rig >carefully, others just make certain the knobs and antenna jacks will not >receive a sharp blow. I do not regard these rigs as fragile (glass is >fragile, modern electronics is not). I have over 600 repairs to my >credit and have never seen a broken toroid wire. >If the toroids are mounted with the leads snugged down, they will not >move substantially after soldering. >73, >Don W3FPR On 4/9/2012 10:40 AM, John Huggins, kx4o wrote: > Understood about the external features Ingo and good advice. > > My primary concern is over the internal soundness of products touted as > portable. > > Thruhole and surface mount components are quite sturdy. Edge and header > connectors are, well, good enough most times. > > My primary concern are those round masses held with wisps of wire... > toroids. Has anyone ever seen toroids come loose and turn their rig into > a maraca? > > __ 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 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
Re: [Elecraft] Boy Scouts need your help [thanks for the help!]
>From one BSA Radio Merit Badge Counselor to another, keep up the good work! ... And sorry for missing the opportunity! 73, Mike, N0SO BSA Merit Badge Counselor for: Backpacking, Electricity, Electronics and Radio PS: If you get the opportunity to backpack at the Philmont Scout Ranch, carry a small QRP radio. It's a lot of fun and great exposure to ham radio for the scouts > Thank you to all who helped (and offered to help) my group of six Boy Scouts > complete their first amateur radio QSOs this morning on 20 Meters, and earn > their Radio merit badge in the process. Each was able to overcome mic fright > and were thrilled when they received responses to their CQs from MS, TX, CO, > NM and CA. All have expressed an interest in earning their Technician > license so hopefully you will hear them on the air again in the future! > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] STØR video
I'm hoping AB0RX is able to borrow the video to show at our BEARS-STL (Boeing Employees Amateur Radio Society - St. Louis) meeting in a couple of weeks. BTW: the Missouri QSO Party is coming up shortly. There is a QRP category this year! http://www.w0ma.org/mo_qso_party.htm Mike, N0SO > Tonight's presentation at the meeting of our club (see www.MVDXCC.org) > was a nice video of the STØR expedition. Unlike some of the recent > expeditions, not all the equipment was Elecraft, but K3s appeared > prominently at several of the operating stations. If you ever have a > chance to see the video, check it out. This was a big and highly > organized expedition, as was evident to all the many DXers who worked > them. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] FS: 68000 computer collection
Absolutely good memories! I wrote lots of software for VME racks packed with 68K processors. We used them to automate production testing of military avionics sub-systems. The later ones ran on the OS-9 operating system which could be "EPROMed" for deployment. Good times and good work, but to big a package to fit inside a KX3! Mike, N0SO From: Jeff Herr To: Alan D. Wilcox ; elecraft Sent: Thu, February 16, 2012 2:32:06 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FS: 68000 computer collection Wow does that bring back memories! I did 68K as well as 68020, 030, and 040 embedded systems development myself, and I too still have prototypes. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Alan D. Wilcox Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 7:29 AM To: elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] FS: 68000 computer collection Hello, Unique 68000 S-100 CPU board and assorted other boards and engineering notes for sale. The board is the design feature of my 68000 book published in 1987. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 KXUSB vs KXSER interface
All the programming/CW/PTT cable discussions prompted me to pass along this tip someone else gave me: On the recommendation of someone I met in Dayton this year, I've made several radio programming/CAT/CW/PTT cables using these devices: http://www.ftdichip.com/Products/Cables/USBRS232.htm They terminate to bare wires so you can put whatever connector you need on the end. It's also easy to slip a copper braid over the wire for shielding if that is required. I've had no issues using them on Windows or Linux. Mouser sells them: http://www.mouser.com/Search/m_ProductDetail.aspx?FTDI/USB-RS232-WE-1800-BT_50/&qs=D1/PMqvA100CRKe9cg4TXA== This model is RS-232, but they have them with TTL an RS-422 as well if you have a requirement for those interfaces. I'm using them for radio CAT/PTT/CW keying with my K2 and IC-706. The '706 CAT cable is connected homebrewed CIV circuit covered with black heat shrink tubing. The PTT/CW keying cables are connected to homebrew single transistor keying circuits specific for the radio it's intended for, also covered with heat shrink tubing. It makes a nice, compact set of cables. I use a separate cable for programming/CAT and keying/PTT. Off topic a bit, but I also use these cables for radio programming and low speed data with my D-STAR radios. Mike Heitmann, N0SO __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Looking for KX3 external speaker suggestions
I use one of these "Bump" speakers with several rigs, including my KX1: http://aluratek.com/bump-3-5mm-portable-mini-speaker-with-built-in-lithium-ion-battery Internal rechargable battery, USB recharging cable, folds up compactly. Also works well to enhance the sound of a smartphone for music. Cyberguys has them on sale once is a while. Mike, N0SO On Dec 29, 2011, at 11:50 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > ... If you know of some decent 12-V powered speakers, please let me know. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] OT - Anyone know what happened to BOATANCHORS.COM...?
Is this the one you're looking for? http://www.boatanchor.com/ Sent from my iPhone On Mar 26, 2011, at 8:57 PM, Tom Hammond wrote: > Anyone know what happened to the web site BOATANCHORS.COM, at least I > think that's what the name was. > > And yes, I'm aware of MODS-DK... thanks. > > 73, > > Tom N0SS > > __ > 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 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
Re: [Elecraft] K2 and FLdigi
Hi Bob, I ran my K2 all evening using Fldigi 3.21.3 / Flrig 1.0.1. About half the time I used a Dell XPS1530 (Intel Core 2 Duo CPU and lots of RAM, Windows 7 Pro). Then I switched to a Dell Mini 9 Netbook (Intel Atom CPU, Windows XP Pro). I use the netbook for portable/travel/demos. Fldigi/Flrig never failed to control or key the rig and never locked up. That said, Julian's suggestion to look at the USB<-->serial adapter is a good one, the one I was using tonight also uses the FTDI chip set. You might also experiment with some clip-on ferrite RFI beads - I do have another USB adapter that I use with one of my Linux systems on a D-STAR radio. It works OK on in the shack with the antennas located far away from the adapter, but I had it "lock up" repeatedly one time when I was using it for a D-STAR demo using an HT with the whip antenna in close proximity to the netbook/usb adapter. When the HT transmitted the adapter stopped working until it was unplugged, then plugged back in to the netbook. It apparently is susceptible to the presence of an RF field, so I stopped using it for the demos. Also, turn off any "extra" processes Windows may be launching at boot time like MS Office fast start, iTunes helper, etc. Hope this information helps! 73, Mike, N0SO --- On Wed, 2/23/11, Bob wrote: > From: Bob > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K2 and FLdigi > To: "'Mike Heitmann'" > Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 12:24 AM > Mike, > > Fldigi 3.20.34 and Flrig 1.0.1. > > Bob > > -Original Message- > From: Mike Heitmann [mailto:n...@att.net] > Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 4:25 PM > To: Bob > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K2 and FLdigi > > > Hi Bob, > > For reference, which versions of FLrig and FLdigi? > > Mike > > --- On Tue, 2/22/11, Bob > wrote: > > > From: Bob > > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K2 and FLdigi > > To: "'Mike Heitmann'" > > Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2011, 6:42 PM > > Thanks Mike - I'm running it on a > > netbook computer under Windows 7. > > > > 73, > > > > Bob W1SRB > > > > -Original Message- > > From: Mike Heitmann [mailto:n...@att.net] > > Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 12:44 PM > > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; > > Bob > > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 and FLdigi > > > > > > Bob, > > > > I've used FLRig/FLDigi on Linux with my K2 for a while > now and had no > > issues > > - I ran the ARRL RTTY Roundup that way this year. I > don't know about > > the windows version, I'll give it a try this evening > and see > > what happens. > > > > 73, > > Mike, N0SO > > > > > > --- On Tue, 2/22/11, Bob > > wrote: > > > > > I've recently setup my K2 for digital > > > modes using HRD and DM780. After some > > > fiddling with audio levels, HRD/DM780 seems to > work reliably with > > > my K2. It was subsequently suggested that I try > the FLdigi set > > of software > > > (FLdigi, FLrig, FLmsg and FLwrap) instead since > it > > includes > > > additional features for > > > reliable communications that are being adopted > for emergency > > > communications by some organizations. After > setting up FLrig for > > my > > > K2, FLdigi/FLrig at > > > first seems to work OK, but after a short period > of > > time, > > > the control of my > > > K2 becomes unstable, e.g., either not releasing > from transmit mode > > > or not going into transmit mode; and the only way > to clear > > the > > > problem is to power > > > cycle my K2. I've now tried both HRD/DM780 and > > FLdigi/FLrig > > > several times > > > and the HRD/DM780 has been consistently reliable > and FLdigi/FLrig > > > has been consistently unstable. Does anyone know > how to get > > > FLdigi/FLrig to work > > > reliably with a K2? > > > > > > Thanks and 73, > > > > > > Bob W1SRB > > > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K2 and FLdigi
Bob, I've used FLRig/FLDigi on Linux with my K2 for a while now and had no issues - I ran the ARRL RTTY Roundup that way this year. I don't know about the windows version, I'll give it a try this evening and see what happens. 73, Mike, N0SO --- On Tue, 2/22/11, Bob wrote: > I've recently setup my K2 for digital > modes using HRD and DM780. After some > fiddling with audio levels, HRD/DM780 seems to work > reliably with my K2. It > was subsequently suggested that I try the FLdigi set of > software (FLdigi, > FLrig, FLmsg and FLwrap) instead since it includes > additional features for > reliable communications that are being adopted for > emergency communications > by some organizations. After setting up FLrig for my > K2, FLdigi/FLrig at > first seems to work OK, but after a short period of time, > the control of my > K2 becomes unstable, e.g., either not releasing from > transmit mode or not > going into transmit mode; and the only way to clear the > problem is to power > cycle my K2. I've now tried both HRD/DM780 and FLdigi/FLrig > several times > and the HRD/DM780 has been consistently reliable and > FLdigi/FLrig has been > consistently unstable. Does anyone know how to get > FLdigi/FLrig to work > reliably with a K2? > > Thanks and 73, > > Bob W1SRB > __ > 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 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
RE: [Elecraft] how to run KAT100 and control software - re. two controlcables
Brian, You will need to make a special cable with three (3)connectors to connect the appropriate signals to both the KAT100 and the RS-232 port on your PC. See page 25 of the KAT100 manual for details. Don't try to a standard serial I/O cable for the RS-232, that will do bad things to your K2/100. Make the special cable. 73 de Mike, N0SO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Pepperdine Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 6:43 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] how to run KAT100 and control software - re. two controlcables OK. Honestly I have searched the mail list archives and manuals...and cannot find the answer I have a K2 with 100 w PA (so that serves in place of K102 i/w aux bus), and the KAT100 tuner. A cable runs from the K2 aux DB9 to the tuner. Now, I want to run a cable from my computer to allow me to use the K2 Remote Software. I have the cable.. but there is no place to put it!! I assume I have to use some sort of DB9 connector.. but what sort and where do I plug that it in such that the KAT100 tuner and the computer are connected? Does it go in the K2 aux socket and then cables go off to the KAT 100 and the computer? Or some other way that KAT100 and computer software signals are sent in a parallel fashion? If any one would please outline this in some detail or point me to where this it explained I would really appreciate it. Someone else might too.. since I honestly don't see it anywhere. But then again, my wife says I don't see things that are in plain sight. ___ 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] KPA-100 Problem
Tom, I hate to admit this, but I had a similar problem when I built my KPA100. The reason I hate to admit it is after troubleshooting, I found that I had installed Q6, Q7 (the two odd shaped FETs) backwards. To make matters worse, I broke a lead on one removing it to turn it around and ended up ordering replacements from Elecraft, which delayed the completion of the amp by several days. Hope this helps! 73 de Mike, N0SO K2 #4757 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of KJ3D Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 5:10 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KPA-100 Problem Good evening Group, I seem to be having some trouble with my KPA-100. (K2 serial 4991), Perhaps one of you could shine a light where mine don't reach. Assembly and initial checks went OK. At the end of the assembly, I ran into the problem. Checks on page 46: Junction of C77 and R11 says 90 to 150 V, I get 11.6 V U4 pin 8 says -5 to -25 V, I get 2.8 mV I have rechecked T3 and all looks well. I was careful with D1 - D8 as I knew they would be hard to check after assembly. Any suggestions before I take the rear panel and heat sink off? (shudder). ___ 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] External KPA100?
Jim, My KPA100 is the mounted as the top cover for my KAT100-2 in an EC2. It is very easy to do and works well. All of the connections that would be made between the KPA100 and the K2 are present in the KAT100, almost as though it was designed to be configured this way. Your K2 will need a KIO2 module, and a you will need to make a short BNC to BNC coax cable to connect the K2 ANTENNTA output to the RF IN on the KPA100/KAT100-2 combination. Here is a website that documents the procedure: http://www.kk7p.com/k2kpa100.html 73 de Mike, N0SO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Miller Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2007 11:03 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] External KPA100? I've read it's possible to build a KPA100 into an EC2. Has anyone documented how they've done this at a website somewhere? ___ 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] Help in hooking up my straight Key
Paul, You will need an adapter for the 706. It uses a 1/4" stereo plug instead of the 1/8" stereo plug used by the KX1. The 706 also needs the plug wired to close the circuit tip to shell, and you will need to turn off the internal keyer in the "Q4 CW PADDLE" Quick menu (press and hold "DISPLAY" for two seconds to activate the Quick menu). 73 and Happy New Year! Mike, N0SO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2006 8:50 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Help in hooking up my straight Key Paul, I can answer with certainty on the K1 and KX1: Yes, you must use a stereo plug - but you need only to connect to the shell and the tip. Enter the menu in the K1 and KX1 and set INP Hnd. That is all there is to it. I do not have access to the '706 manual, but you can check your manual to see how to connect the key. 73, Don W3FPR > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Paul Gates, > KD3JF > Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2006 9:31 AM > To: Icom Icom > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [Elecraft] Help in hooking up my straight Key > > > I am on my way to the District to see the model train > display at Union Station before they take it down and when I get back > I want to be ready for SKN this evening. I have my key ready to go i > thought but can't figure how to configure the plug into the radio > I would like to use the 706 to begin > with. > ___ 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: [QRP-L] WB3AAL & WA3WSJ QRP PBMME Hike!
Enjoy the hike! I was there with my KX1 last Friday while on vacation. Beautiful view and a great place to operate from! 73 de Mike, N0SO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Edward R. Breneiser Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 10:58 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [QRP-L] WB3AAL & WA3WSJ QRP PBMME Hike! Hello all, I'm packing my backpack for the hike up to Pulpit Rock, PA today. The weather looks bad as it has just stopped raining for the moment so I packed my tent just in case-hi! I plan to operate on 20m, 30m, and 40m tonight. So listen up for WB3AAL and WA3WSJ sending our dits and dahs into the great beyond! I plan to start operating around 2000utc or so. If you are my very FIRST contact, I'll send you out a very nice mint $2.00 Canadian Polar Bear Coin! So be my first qso and grab the coin! 72, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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 Digital Signals Mod
Greetings All, I'm about to install my KSB2 and was looking at the modification listed on the website that brings out the microphone jumpers and signals necessary for digital modes via a ribbon cable and small PC board. I've monitored this list for a while and have not seen much posted regarding the mod. Have many done this? Is the PCB available somewhere? (I was considering "deadbug style" construction) Thanks & 73 de Mike, N0SO K2 #4757 ___ 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] PLL reference oscillator failure
I would check the solder connections on the toroids in the PLL section, in particular, the transformers. Check continuity thru the windings by measuring from other component leads connected to the pads the toroid leads are soldered to. If you don't get the toroid leads cleaned and tinned properly it's easy to end up with intermitant connections. By the way, I'm impressed with the speed at which you're assembling your K2! It took me about two weeks (working an hour or two during the week and a marathon session one weekend) to get were you are in only two days! 73 de Mike, N0SO Stephanie Maks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi everyone, > > Thank you all so much for all your suggestions and advice! It looks > like I have some kind of intermittent fault in my PLL Reference > Oscillator. I've retouched all the solder points in that area incase > it was a cold joint, and after poking around at it for a bit it > suddenly seemed to be working. Then after a few minutes it went dead > again, no oscillation. ___ 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 #4757 is Operational
Sorry if this is a dupe, I tried to send it earlier but had the wrong 'from' address. I do not beleive it made it to the list. 73 de N0SO = Greetings, Just completed the final assembly of K2 s/n 4757 (the basic kit). I was very pleased that it went together without any problems except the long time delay between when it was ordered (March, 2005) and when I completed assembly (last night). A family crisis, now resolved, caused the long delay. Not being able to locate my dummy load, I rigged one from the resistors on hand and had to limit power output to 2 watts or less during the alignment and test, so I need to do a little more testing this evening (after locating the dummy load) and then I hope to put the rig on the air. I'm very pleased with the rig so far -- it went together well, the receiver performed very well with the test lead wire I had clipped to the antenna input and it's easy to operate once you read the directions. I consider myself a happy K2 owner. I've been a lurker on this list until now, but I certainly have been appreciative of the assembly tips, etc. that I've read. I'm sure they helped me avoid some of the more common mistakes. Thanks everyone! Perhaps I'll be able to check into the net next week with my new rig! Now on to the KSB2 and KPA100. I'm thinking of putting the KPA100 in a separate enclosure. 73 de Mike, N0SO ___ 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
