Re: [Elecraft] K2 panadapter choices

[Floyd Sense]

I have a K2 with panadaptor and I use an LP-Pan2 and NaP3 as NaP3 
supports VFO-B, while many other options don't.  Note that NaP3 also 
supports the Funcube Pro+.  Since the Clifton Labs Z1 is not longer 
available, take a look at the buffer/amps sold by G4HUP at his website.  
The board is about the same size as the Z1 board and I use it in my 
FT-1000MP Mk V and it works perfectly. Note that there are different 
models of the G4HUP board, depending on the IF frequency.  I suggest 
getting the documentation from the Clifton Labs site on how to install 
the Z1 board in the K2 and installing the G4HUP board in the same 
fashion.


Resist the temptation to use one of the RTL-SDR dongles as they have 
lower dynamic range than the Funcube Pro+ and they have no built-in 
sound card so are not supported by NaP3.  You'd have to use something 
like HDSDR with one of those dongles and you'd lose the VFO-B support.  
The Funcube Pro+ with NaP3 gives performance almost the same as an 
LP-Pan2, and you won't have to purchase a suitable sound card to go 
along with it as you would with the LP-Pan2.



73, Floyd - K8AC

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 panadapter choices

[Wes]

I can't vouch for its performance yet because it's still in transit, but I've 
ordered one of these:


http://www.ebay.com/itm/111973884221

I have a couple of SDR-IQs, one of which I use as a panadapter on my K3S, the 
other will get the preamp for use as a general purpose monitor receiver/spectrum 
analyzer.


Wes  N7WS


On 5/1/2016 6:23 AM, Jim Allen wrote:

I've been in a very helpful discussion with Don Wilhelm about using my Funcube 
Dongle Pro Plus in a second receiver/panadapter role with the K2.  Don suggests 
the Clifton Labs Z1B buffer amplifier, but those aren't available anymore.

Does anyone have one of those devices sitting around unused, or know where to 
find one, or are there any suggestions for alternatives?

TIA

73 de W6OGC Jim Allen




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Re: [Elecraft] K2 panadapter choices

[Heinz Bärtschi]

I probably have a Z1B kit in reserve. 
Could look for it next week and then contact you personally. Ok?

Heinz HB9BCB


> Am 01.05.2016 um 15:23 schrieb Jim Allen :
> 
> I've been in a very helpful discussion with Don Wilhelm about using my 
> Funcube Dongle Pro Plus in a second receiver/panadapter role with the K2.  
> Don suggests the Clifton Labs Z1B buffer amplifier, but those aren't 
> available anymore.
> 
> Does anyone have one of those devices sitting around unused, or know where to 
> find one, or are there any suggestions for alternatives?
> 
> 73 de W6OGC Jim Allen 
> 

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[Elecraft] K2 panadapter choices

[Jim Allen]

I've been in a very helpful discussion with Don Wilhelm about using my Funcube 
Dongle Pro Plus in a second receiver/panadapter role with the K2.  Don suggests 
the Clifton Labs Z1B buffer amplifier, but those aren't available anymore.

Does anyone have one of those devices sitting around unused, or know where to 
find one, or are there any suggestions for alternatives?

TIA

73 de W6OGC Jim Allen 

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