[Elecraft] KX-2 Version 2.89 FM Problem?
Problem of reported "low audio" on 10 meter FM solved! (actually, there was no problem) Thanks to Don for telling me how to find the FM DEVIATION adjustment (under the TECH MODE sub menu). Once getting there, it was obvious that I didn't want to change the deviation setting from its default 5.0 Khz. I made a comparison test using my IC-7000 vs. the KX-2, both on 10 m FM simplex at about 5 watts into a dummy load, while using a third FM receiver to record the results. The KX-2 audio was more than adequate and I found using an MH3 mic gain setting of 40 +/- was about best. I may be biased; but the KX-2 sounded smoother to me than the IC-7K! Dick, K1SW __ 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] KX-2 Version 2.89 FM Problem?
I downloaded and installed v 2.89 a few days ago (KX2 s/n 1003) and decided to give the FM mode a try - you know how it is, 10 m FM repeaters are not my thing; but since the feature is there, I'll have to try it! I found exactly one 10 meter FM repeater in this part of Connecticut and proceeded to enter the usual parameters, including the offset, PL et al following the v2.89 notes. All worked as intended and I even spoke with someone through that repeater. All was fine, except he reported my audio to be quite low. OK, let's follow the instructions and boost the FM deviation - but that menu item just plain doesn't exist as far as I can find! Has anyone else had this experience? Dick, K1SW __ 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] KX2 Memory Operation Question
Thanks to Don, Bill and Bill for your responses! Don's response about the use of "channel hopping", with a few extra words, solves the dilemma of having a freely tunable VFO on 60 meters. When you recall any one group of ten memories (5 CW and 5 USB) with an "*" as the first character in the memory channel name, the VFO A knob does nothing but cycle from one stored "*" channel in that group to the next in a continuous loop and the VFO "B" knob does nothing at all related to frequency. The other half of the answer is that memory channels in these rigs serve only as a 'reminder' to be placed into the freely tunable VFO for use. I was expecting memory behavior to be akin to what you find on VHF/UHF FM rigs. Obviously, that is not the case. Problem solved! Regards, Dick, K1SW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX2 Memory Operation Question
I've had 16 years of Elecraft experience with the K2 and a bit less with the K1 and KX1 - then I added a KX2 last September! Operating it has been a real blast! I suspect that my question is generic to the K3, KX3 and KX2. Operation on 60 meters pretty much requires that you program the five CW and five SSB frequencies in memory channels to avoid a harmless "misstep" which might offend our FCC friends. I've stored the frequencies in Channels 61 through 70 and labeled them appropriately. I then recall the memory channel that I want to operate on. So far, so good. The instant that I go into transmit, the rig transfers the frequency, mode, et al into the VFO mode and subsequent operation is conducted on the freely tunable VFO with no reference to the memory channel. I find this to be a bit unnerving since it is so easy to nudge the rig off the specified frequency. On anything other than 60 meters, I wouldn't care. Am I missing something? Would appreciate any comments! Regards, Dick, K1SW __ 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] KX1 For Sale!
For Sale, my KX1 transceiver, s/n 0294: Includes: . KX1 Transceiver . KXPD1 Keyer paddle . KXAT1, Internal Automatic Antenna Tuner . KXB30, 30 meter adapter . All documentation . Plastic carrying case (not waterproof) Rig is in pristine condition! Price: $400.00, which includes shipping in continental US Please contact me off-list atk1sw at ARRL dot net Dick Phelps, K1SW __ 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] K1 For Sale! -- HAS BEEN SOLD!
My K1, s/n 0867, has been sold. Thanks to all for your interest! Dick Phelps, K1SW __ 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] K1 For Sale!
I have my carefully constructed K1, with the following features, for sale: . s/n 0867 . Four-band board (40, 30, 20 & 15 meters) with latest trimmer capacitor mods installed . Firmware 1.09E . Internal antenna tuner . Noise blanker . LCD backlight kit installed . VFO linearization mod installed . Original 40 / 20 meter two-band board (not installed) . Hard copies of all documentation Everything is completely functional and in excellent condition! The rig has been used recently. Asking $335, including shipping - con US sales only, please! Please contact me off-list at K1SWatARRLdotnet. Regards, Dick Phelps, K1SW __ 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
