Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 For Sale $1200 AS NEW CANCEL LISTING NEW ONE POSTED

[George P Linehan III via Elecraft]

> On Feb 21, 2020, at 3:02 PM, George P Linehan III  wrote:
> 
> Unused - Internal tuner, internal Battery with Charger, all cables, carrying 
> bag, hat.  Will pay shipping to lower 48. 
> 73, PAUL WA6YCA
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 For Sale $1200 AS NEW

[Brian Hunt]

That's about what I paid for mine, without the hat. Got my hat with a P3 and a 
tour. A $900 hat instead of a $1200 hat.  Bargain. 

73,
Brian, K0DTJ

> On Feb 21, 2020, at 17:09, John Harper  wrote:
> 
> I thought your price was excessive until I read that you're including the
> hat.
> 
> John AE5X
> https://ae5x.blogspot.com
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>> Unused - Internal tuner, internal Battery with Charger, all cables, carrying 
>> bag, hat.  Will pay shipping to lower 48.
>> 73, PAUL WA6YCA
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 FCC/DOC ID number?

[Don Wilhelm]

It also may be important for the authorities in Brazil to know that the 
KX2 does not transmit outside the amateur band limits.


If the Brazilian amateur band limits are different than those in the US, 
Elecraft can program it to observe the band limits of most any country. 
I don't think that programming can be done in the field, but I may be 
mistaken.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/10/2019 4:17 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:



On Sep 10, 2019, at 8:30 AM, Josh Fiden  wrote:

Elecraft’s reply is exactly accurate. We are governed by FCC part 97. Amateur 
Service only requires certification for amplifiers. Read it!!

If the other products you’re looking at are also used outside ham radio, that 
would explain why they have it.



They do it for Part 15, I believe. Eric may have more details.

There is no requirement to do this for Part 97.

Wayne
N6KR




It’s surprising to me that other countries would need FCC registration which 
the FCC doesn’t require. Are you sure they won’t accept the manufacturer’s 
declaration f conformity?

73
Josh W6XU

Sent from my mobile device


On Sep 10, 2019, at 6:38 AM, Bob Conder via Elecraft  
wrote:

Fernando - I agree. I found the FCC numbers of all the other transceivers - Yaesu, 
ICOM & Kenwood...Don't understand why they don't have them...cost ?Bob K4RLC
   On Tuesday, September 10, 2019, 09:01:09 AM EDT, Fernando Sindeaux 
 wrote:

THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE FOR SOME COUNTRIES , LIKE BRAZIL, THAT YOU OUGHT 
TO HAVE THE FCC ID NUMBER TO REGISTER ANY HAM EQUIPMENT OTHERWISE YOU HAVE 
TO PAY A RECOGNIZED COMPANY TO MAKE A FULL ANALYSIS OF SPECIFICATIONS AND 
SPECTRAL PURITY AND SUBMIT TO ANATEL ( BRAZILIAN FCC ).
CAN ANYONE IMAGINE THIS COST?!
SO, ELECRAFT SHOULD HAVE AN FCC ID FOR ALL THEIR EQUIPMENTS.
ALL THE BEST TO ALL,
73’s
Fernando, PY1BL.

Sent from my iPhone


On Sep 6, 2019, at 1:28 PM, Bob Conder via Elecraft  
wrote:

Here's the reply from Elecrafta Google search finds FCC IDs for lots of 
Yaesu, Kenwood and Icom transceivers, tho.Bob K4RLC
Hello SirRadio transceivers do not require FCC approval; however amps do. 
RegardsElecraft Sales





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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 FCC/DOC ID number?

[Wayne Burdick]

> On Sep 10, 2019, at 8:30 AM, Josh Fiden  wrote:
> 
> Elecraft’s reply is exactly accurate. We are governed by FCC part 97. Amateur 
> Service only requires certification for amplifiers. Read it!!
> 
> If the other products you’re looking at are also used outside ham radio, that 
> would explain why they have it. 


They do it for Part 15, I believe. Eric may have more details.

There is no requirement to do this for Part 97.

Wayne
N6KR


> 
> It’s surprising to me that other countries would need FCC registration which 
> the FCC doesn’t require. Are you sure they won’t accept the manufacturer’s 
> declaration f conformity?
> 
> 73
> Josh W6XU
> 
> Sent from my mobile device
> 
>> On Sep 10, 2019, at 6:38 AM, Bob Conder via Elecraft 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Fernando - I agree. I found the FCC numbers of all the other transceivers - 
>> Yaesu, ICOM & Kenwood...Don't understand why they don't have them...cost 
>> ?Bob K4RLC
>>   On Tuesday, September 10, 2019, 09:01:09 AM EDT, Fernando Sindeaux 
>>  wrote:  
>> 
>> THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE FOR SOME COUNTRIES , LIKE BRAZIL, THAT YOU 
>> OUGHT TO HAVE THE FCC ID NUMBER TO REGISTER ANY HAM EQUIPMENT OTHERWISE 
>> YOU HAVE TO PAY A RECOGNIZED COMPANY TO MAKE A FULL ANALYSIS OF 
>> SPECIFICATIONS AND SPECTRAL PURITY AND SUBMIT TO ANATEL ( BRAZILIAN FCC ).
>> CAN ANYONE IMAGINE THIS COST?!
>> SO, ELECRAFT SHOULD HAVE AN FCC ID FOR ALL THEIR EQUIPMENTS.
>> ALL THE BEST TO ALL,
>> 73’s
>> Fernando, PY1BL.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Sep 6, 2019, at 1:28 PM, Bob Conder via Elecraft 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Here's the reply from Elecrafta Google search finds FCC IDs for lots of 
>>> Yaesu, Kenwood and Icom transceivers, tho.Bob K4RLC
>>> Hello SirRadio transceivers do not require FCC approval; however amps do. 
>>> RegardsElecraft Sales 
>>> 
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 FCC/DOC ID number?

[Josh Fiden]

Elecraft’s reply is exactly accurate. We are governed by FCC part 97. Amateur 
Service only requires certification for amplifiers. Read it!!

If the other products you’re looking at are also used outside ham radio, that 
would explain why they have it. 

It’s surprising to me that other countries would need FCC registration which 
the FCC doesn’t require. Are you sure they won’t accept the manufacturer’s 
declaration f conformity?

73
Josh W6XU

Sent from my mobile device

> On Sep 10, 2019, at 6:38 AM, Bob Conder via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> Fernando - I agree. I found the FCC numbers of all the other transceivers - 
> Yaesu, ICOM & Kenwood...Don't understand why they don't have them...cost ?Bob 
> K4RLC
>On Tuesday, September 10, 2019, 09:01:09 AM EDT, Fernando Sindeaux 
>  wrote:  
> 
> THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE FOR SOME COUNTRIES , LIKE BRAZIL, THAT YOU OUGHT 
> TO HAVE THE FCC ID NUMBER TO REGISTER ANY HAM EQUIPMENT OTHERWISE YOU 
> HAVE TO PAY A RECOGNIZED COMPANY TO MAKE A FULL ANALYSIS OF SPECIFICATIONS 
> AND SPECTRAL PURITY AND SUBMIT TO ANATEL ( BRAZILIAN FCC ).
> CAN ANYONE IMAGINE THIS COST?!
> SO, ELECRAFT SHOULD HAVE AN FCC ID FOR ALL THEIR EQUIPMENTS.
> ALL THE BEST TO ALL,
> 73’s
> Fernando, PY1BL.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Sep 6, 2019, at 1:28 PM, Bob Conder via Elecraft 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Here's the reply from Elecrafta Google search finds FCC IDs for lots of 
>> Yaesu, Kenwood and Icom transceivers, tho.Bob K4RLC
>> Hello SirRadio transceivers do not require FCC approval; however amps do. 
>> RegardsElecraft Sales 
>> 
> 

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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 FCC/DOC ID number?

[Bob Conder via Elecraft]

 Fernando - I agree. I found the FCC numbers of all the other transceivers - 
Yaesu, ICOM & Kenwood...Don't understand why they don't have them...cost ?Bob 
K4RLC
On Tuesday, September 10, 2019, 09:01:09 AM EDT, Fernando Sindeaux 
 wrote:  
 
 THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE FOR SOME COUNTRIES , LIKE BRAZIL, THAT YOU OUGHT 
TO HAVE THE FCC ID NUMBER TO REGISTER ANY HAM EQUIPMENT OTHERWISE YOU HAVE 
TO PAY A RECOGNIZED COMPANY TO MAKE A FULL ANALYSIS OF SPECIFICATIONS AND 
SPECTRAL PURITY AND SUBMIT TO ANATEL ( BRAZILIAN FCC ).
CAN ANYONE IMAGINE THIS COST?!
SO, ELECRAFT SHOULD HAVE AN FCC ID FOR ALL THEIR EQUIPMENTS.
ALL THE BEST TO ALL,
73’s
Fernando, PY1BL.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 6, 2019, at 1:28 PM, Bob Conder via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> Here's the reply from Elecrafta Google search finds FCC IDs for lots of 
> Yaesu, Kenwood and Icom transceivers, tho.Bob K4RLC
> Hello SirRadio transceivers do not require FCC approval; however amps do. 
> RegardsElecraft Sales 
> 
> 
>  On Thursday, September 5, 2019, 06:16:19 PM EDT, Bob Conder 
> wrote:  
> 
> Trying to register the KX-2 with a foreign Customs. For their form, they want 
> the FCC/DOC ID number for the KX-2.How can I find that or does anyone know 
> this?Thanks in advance, Bob K4RLC  
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 FCC/DOC ID number?

[Bob Conder via Elecraft]

 Here's the reply from Elecrafta Google search finds FCC IDs for lots of 
Yaesu, Kenwood and Icom transceivers, tho.Bob K4RLC
Hello SirRadio transceivers do not require FCC approval; however amps do. 
RegardsElecraft Sales 


On Thursday, September 5, 2019, 06:16:19 PM EDT, Bob Conder 
 wrote:  
 
  Trying to register the KX-2 with a foreign Customs. For their form, they want 
the FCC/DOC ID number for the KX-2.How can I find that or does anyone know 
this?Thanks in advance, Bob K4RLC  
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 FCC/DOC ID number?

[Bob Conder via Elecraft]

 Phil - you answered this question in 2009saw ur answer in a Google 
search...deja vuIt's weird, no probs finding the FCC ID for FT-817/818 Knwd TH 
F-6A, etcSaw the Elecraft power amp numbers, so I could make up UTR-KX2 for 
Customs?Tnx, Bob K4RLC
On Thursday, September 5, 2019, 07:00:56 PM EDT, Phil Kane 
 wrote:  
 
 On 9/5/2019 3:16 PM, Bob Conder via Elecraft wrote:
> Trying to register the KX-2 with a foreign Customs. For their form,
> they want the FCC/DOC ID number for the KX-2.How can I find that or
> does anyone know this?Thanks in advance, Bob K4RLC
This is not an official Elecraft reply,  but a quick glance at the FCC's
Equipment Authorization database shows FCC ID numbers only for the power
amps, in the form of UTR-(model number).  Other equipment need only be
certified by the manufacturer that it meets receiver RF leakage
requirements and does not receive an FCC ID number.

I hope that Eric or Wayne can shed some more light on this.

73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
Elecraft K2/100  s/n 5402
ARRL Volunteer Counsel
ARRL Volunteer Consulting Engineer
  
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 Portable Solar power config?

[Jim Brown]

On 9/3/2019 5:48 PM, Jim Brown wrote:

buy the matching controller from Bioennopower.

I meant "buy the matching charger" from Bioennopower.

73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 Portable Solar power config?

[Jim Brown]

On 9/3/2019 2:38 PM, Bob Conder via Elecraft wrote:

Lithium, as I understand Lithium is very difficult to charge by solar.


Not if you have the right charge controller and the right Lithium 
chemistry. Buy a battery from these guys. Good folks, show up at major 
hamfests/conventions.


https://www.bioennopower.com/collections/12v-series-lifepo4-batteries

Buy this solar charge controller -- it's the only MPPT controller I know 
of that is RF quiet. Make sure you get the one for LiFePO4.


https://www.amazon.com/Genasun-GV-5-Li-14-2V-Controller-Lithium-Batteries/dp/B01N9BP7VL/ref=asc_df_B01N9BP7VL/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198064505516&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15451059233750887838&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032155&hvtargid=pla-349256761369&psc=1

I charge my LiFePO4 batteries from AC using the power supply for an old 
laptop, connecting it to the controller in place of the solar panel. If 
you don't have anything suitable, buy the matching controller from 
Bioennopower.


73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 Portable Solar power config?

[Steve Sergeant]

My system for backpacking the KX2 includes either a 6_Ah or 10_Ah
LiFePo4 battery, a 21W folding panel, and the Buddipole PowerMini
controller.

On 9/3/19 2:38 PM, Bob Conder via Elecraft wrote:
>  Would like to set up a portable solar power config for the KX-2. This would 
> be backpacking portable or portable solar panels, especially after 
> disasters/hurricanes around here (NC/SC). Would be using an external NiMH or 
> something suitable, not Lithium, as I understand Lithium is very difficult to 
> charge by solar.Does anyone else do this and have recommendations?Tnx for any 
> suggestions, Bob K4RLC


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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 Portable Solar power config?

[David Christ]

 sells solar panels and controllers for LiFePO4 
batteries which they also sell.  Have not used their products but they have 
been recommended on this site more than once.

David K0LUM

> On Sep 3, 2019, at 4:38 PM, Bob Conder via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> Would like to set up a portable solar power config for the KX-2. This would 
> be backpacking portable or portable solar panels, especially after 
> disasters/hurricanes around here (NC/SC). Would be using an external NiMH or 
> something suitable, not Lithium, as I understand Lithium is very difficult to 
> charge by solar.Does anyone else do this and have recommendations?Tnx for any 
> suggestions, Bob K4RLC
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 Remote

[Don Wilhelm]

Igor,

It is in the manual, see Remote Control of the KX3 starting on page 28.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/14/2019 3:56 PM, Igor Sokolov wrote:

Interesting feature. Nice to know. Is it documented in the manual?

73, Igor UA9CDC

14.05.2019 21:00, Lyle Johnson пишет:
KX3 (but not KX2) can be turned on by brief application of 8 to 12V on 
the PTT pin of the mic connector.



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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 Remote

[Igor Sokolov]

Interesting feature. Nice to know. Is it documented in the manual?

73, Igor UA9CDC

14.05.2019 21:00, Lyle Johnson пишет:
KX3 (but not KX2) can be turned on by brief application of 8 to 12V on 
the PTT pin of the mic connector.


73,

Lyle KK7P

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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 Remote

[Barry Baines via Elecraft]

Bob:

> On May 14, 2019, at 11:01 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX  wrote:
> 
> Consider adding a local phone and a touchtone decoder to do some basic 
> functions, on off, resets, and etc.  More reliable than the internet and it 
> makes the station "legal" having a secondary means of control. 

The Elecraft K3/RRC-1258MKII package recognizes when a connection is lost and 
will not command the K3 to transmit once connectivity is lost.  The Flex 
configurations I use also recognize when external control is lost.   Given that 
these radio manufacturers provide products with ‘positive control’ for remote 
operating and the manufacturers don’t provide any instructions on the need for 
’secondary means of control’, my presumption is that using these products does 
not require a telco backup to legally use their products.

As an example of how well the Elecraft/RRC-1258MKII approach works:  I was in 
Texas and tried to turn on the K3.  No joy. The LCD screen of the K3/IO-Mini 
had an error message indicating that PTT was on as the radio was being powered 
up and would not complete the connection process to prevent inadvertent 
transmission. When I got to Georgia I tried to power up the K3 and saw the same 
error message on the K3 and it wouldn’t fully ‘boot’ (e.g. no receiver).  I 
subsequently discovered that somehow the external PTT switch assembly (which 
has a momentary PTT as well as separate lockable on position) at the ham shack 
was somehow left in the ‘locked on’ condition.  Removed the PTT lock and the K3 
booted normally and subsequent test with the K3/IO-Mini confirmed that it was 
working as well.  Nice.

That said. presumably the key control is the ability to prevent the transmitter 
from operating.  One way to do this would be to turn off the 12VDC feeding the 
transceiver.  So the approach I use is a R4005i for internet access that feeds 
12 VDC output to the radio so that it adds a second means of powering down the 
transceiver (the first being the radio’s remote on/off connection.) The R4005i 
output port would be ‘on’ to provide 12 VDC to power the transceiver.

In my case, I use a separate R4005i to provide power to each transceiver.  This 
is particularly helpful with the Flex because I can force a master reboot by 
removing power to the transceiver in addition to controlling through remote 
on/off via a relay.  True, I’m using internet as the only conduit into the 
shack, but I do have the ability to inhibit transmitter operation through 
multiple means.  I always turn off the radios when not in use as the turning 
off the K3/IO-mini turns off the K3 as well .  For the Flex I can access the 
R4005i to shut down Remote on/off as well as do master shutdown as a matter of 
course.  Given that the shack is in SE Georgia where thunderstorms are 
prevalent , I alway power down when not in use as well as isolate the antenna 
connection through use of a Paradan Antenna Disconnect Device for each 
transceiver that disconnects the coax when power is removed from the 
transceiver.

73,

Barry WD4ASW


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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 Remote

[Lyle Johnson]

KX3 (but not KX2) can be turned on by brief application of 8 to 12V on 
the PTT pin of the mic connector.


73,

Lyle KK7P

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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 Remote

[Don Wilhelm]

With the KX2 and KX3 two button power on, I would think that they are 
not a good choice for remote operation.  OTOH, the K3 and K3S do have 
provision for remote power on via the Power On pin in the ACC connector.


The two button power on/off is present so the KX2 and KX3 cannot 
accidentally be turned on while bouncing around in a backpack, etc.
Even if power is removed, the 2 button keypress is required to power it 
back on.


If there is a human available at the remote location to power the KX2 
on, then all should be OK.  After power on, the KX2 can be controlled 
via CAT commands.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/14/2019 11:01 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:

Consider adding a local phone and a touchtone decoder to do some basic functions, on off, 
resets, and etc.  More reliable than the internet and it makes the station 
"legal" having a secondary means of control.

Bob, K4TAX


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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 Remote

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

Consider adding a local phone and a touchtone decoder to do some basic 
functions, on off, resets, and etc.  More reliable than the internet and it 
makes the station "legal" having a secondary means of control. 

Bob, K4TAX


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> On May 14, 2019, at 9:22 AM, Barry Baines via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> Ken:
> 
> 
> 
>> On May 13, 2019, at 10:48 PM, Kenneth P Alexander  wrote:
>> 
>> I'm considering buying a KX2 for remote operation; CW and digital.  The
>> radio will be set up in VE3.  I am retired and living in Thailand.  I can't
>> get a Thai license because Canada and Thailand do not have a reciprocal
>> licensing agreement.
>> 
>> I'm planning on using Win4K3Suite to control the rig and will have the
>> power supply and remote computer on a UPS.  That said, I'm sure there will
>> be occasions when I will have to shut down and re-start the KX2, but this
>> seems to be impossible because the 2-button on/off switching can't be done
>> remotely.
> 
> Something to seriously consider is the robustness of the remote connection,  
> Given that you’ll be depending upon internet that spans the globe, the ham 
> site will be remote and presumably not occupied for the majority of the year, 
> and where a software failure or PC hiccup can destroy your ability to 
> operate, please think about establishing a system that can be managed.  I’m 
> also struck that given all of the effort to put a remote ham site in service, 
> you’re thinking of a (very good) QRP transceiver where QRP adds to the 
> complexity of making actual contacts.
> 
> I operate remotely 85% of the time where my station is in SE Georgia and I’m 
> in Texas or New England.  When something goes wrong at the ham site,  it will 
> be typically be 5-6 weeks before I’ll be back at the site.  In your case, I 
> suspect that you will not be able to visit your ham site as frequently.  If 
> your ‘host’ is not a ham, it may be difficult for that individual to help 
> resolve any problems if he/she is not familiar with your equipment.
> 
> So here are some suggestions/comments for your consideration:
> 
> 1.  Use a transceiver that allows for remote power on/off as a feature.  
> 
> 2.  Avoid having to depend upon a PC at the remote site.  PCs can have 
> hardware failures.  PCs can fail to reboot.  A UPS may help mitigate power 
> surges and short time power loss, but if the site is remote what are the 
> chances of extended power outage?  True, PCs can be configured for ‘boot on 
> power-up’ but what if the PC fails to reboot due to loss of power or while 
> doing a Windows update (which Microsoft continues to make it more difficult 
> to prevent from happening)?  If you’re depending upon a PC at the remote site 
> to make things work, you’re also creating a single point failure.  
> 
> Do I use a PC in the shack? Yes, but it is not controlling critical systems 
> so that if the PC is offline I can still operate.  I can control it remotely 
> with VNC Viewer.  
> 
> 3. What level of internet is available at the remote site?  If it is 
> relatively slow DSL (in Georgia I had to initially contend with 6 Mbps 
> downlink/768 Kbps uplink until two years ago), you’ll need to use something 
> that takes relatively little bandwidth to control the radio and feed audio 
> both directions.  Given the distances between Thailand and Canada, you may 
> also have to contend with internet latency.
> 
> 4. Will you need to control other devices such as an amplifier or rotor?  If 
> so, look for devices that provide a web-based interface so that you can avoid 
> a PC in the shack and simply use a browser on the PC,  tablet or smartphone 
> in Thailand.
> 
> 5. Think about remote access.  Will you need to be able to remotely configure 
> and/or activate/deactivate your equipment from Thailand?  
> 
> 6. Presumably you will be traveling to Canada to install your remote site. Be 
> prepared to spend a considerable amount of time necessary to not only do the 
> install but to extensively test your system through a remote connection 
> including ‘disaster recovery.’  You don’t want to end up back in Thailand and 
> then realize that a connection was missed, something did not reboot/come back 
> online, something was wired backwards, etc.  
> 
> 
> So with these considerations in mind, here is what I use for my remote 
> station that meets the above criteria.  I am not suggesting that my 
> ’solution’ is necessarily applicable to your situation or budget. Rather, I’m 
> suggesting that taking the time to think through what it will take to 
> establish a reliable remote system that meets your needs is critical to your 
> enjoyment and that selecting the transceiver is but the first step in 
> designing your system.
> 
> 
> A.  The transceiver at the ham shack is a K3.  This transceiver is designed 
> for remote operation.  I use the K3/IO-mini which mimics the front panel of 
> the K3.  I use the Remote Rig RRC-1258MKII "pair” for interfacing the two 
> devices w

Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 Remote

[Barry Baines via Elecraft]

Ken:



> On May 13, 2019, at 10:48 PM, Kenneth P Alexander  wrote:
> 
> I'm considering buying a KX2 for remote operation; CW and digital.  The
> radio will be set up in VE3.  I am retired and living in Thailand.  I can't
> get a Thai license because Canada and Thailand do not have a reciprocal
> licensing agreement.
> 
> I'm planning on using Win4K3Suite to control the rig and will have the
> power supply and remote computer on a UPS.  That said, I'm sure there will
> be occasions when I will have to shut down and re-start the KX2, but this
> seems to be impossible because the 2-button on/off switching can't be done
> remotely.

Something to seriously consider is the robustness of the remote connection,  
Given that you’ll be depending upon internet that spans the globe, the ham site 
will be remote and presumably not occupied for the majority of the year, and 
where a software failure or PC hiccup can destroy your ability to operate, 
please think about establishing a system that can be managed.  I’m also struck 
that given all of the effort to put a remote ham site in service, you’re 
thinking of a (very good) QRP transceiver where QRP adds to the complexity of 
making actual contacts.

I operate remotely 85% of the time where my station is in SE Georgia and I’m in 
Texas or New England.  When something goes wrong at the ham site,  it will be 
typically be 5-6 weeks before I’ll be back at the site.  In your case, I 
suspect that you will not be able to visit your ham site as frequently.  If 
your ‘host’ is not a ham, it may be difficult for that individual to help 
resolve any problems if he/she is not familiar with your equipment.

So here are some suggestions/comments for your consideration:

1.  Use a transceiver that allows for remote power on/off as a feature.  

2.  Avoid having to depend upon a PC at the remote site.  PCs can have hardware 
failures.  PCs can fail to reboot.  A UPS may help mitigate power surges and 
short time power loss, but if the site is remote what are the chances of 
extended power outage?  True, PCs can be configured for ‘boot on power-up’ but 
what if the PC fails to reboot due to loss of power or while doing a Windows 
update (which Microsoft continues to make it more difficult to prevent from 
happening)?  If you’re depending upon a PC at the remote site to make things 
work, you’re also creating a single point failure.  

Do I use a PC in the shack? Yes, but it is not controlling critical systems so 
that if the PC is offline I can still operate.  I can control it remotely with 
VNC Viewer.  

3. What level of internet is available at the remote site?  If it is relatively 
slow DSL (in Georgia I had to initially contend with 6 Mbps downlink/768 Kbps 
uplink until two years ago), you’ll need to use something that takes relatively 
little bandwidth to control the radio and feed audio both directions.  Given 
the distances between Thailand and Canada, you may also have to contend with 
internet latency.

4. Will you need to control other devices such as an amplifier or rotor?  If 
so, look for devices that provide a web-based interface so that you can avoid a 
PC in the shack and simply use a browser on the PC,  tablet or smartphone in 
Thailand.

5. Think about remote access.  Will you need to be able to remotely configure 
and/or activate/deactivate your equipment from Thailand?  

6. Presumably you will be traveling to Canada to install your remote site. Be 
prepared to spend a considerable amount of time necessary to not only do the 
install but to extensively test your system through a remote connection 
including ‘disaster recovery.’  You don’t want to end up back in Thailand and 
then realize that a connection was missed, something did not reboot/come back 
online, something was wired backwards, etc.  


So with these considerations in mind, here is what I use for my remote station 
that meets the above criteria.  I am not suggesting that my ’solution’ is 
necessarily applicable to your situation or budget. Rather, I’m suggesting that 
taking the time to think through what it will take to establish a reliable 
remote system that meets your needs is critical to your enjoyment and that 
selecting the transceiver is but the first step in designing your system.


A.  The transceiver at the ham shack is a K3.  This transceiver is designed for 
remote operation.  I use the K3/IO-mini which mimics the front panel of the K3. 
 I use the Remote Rig RRC-1258MKII "pair” for interfacing the two devices with 
one unit at the ham shack connected to the K3 and the other unit connected to 
the K3/IO-mini where I am.  The beauty of this approach is that 1) I have 
complete control of the K3 operating it as a K3, 2) I can turn on/off the K3 
with no problems, and 3) There are a variety of built-in audio Codecs within 
the remote rig available that allow you to select one based upon the quality of 
the internet connection.  With only 768Kbps upload at the shack, I had no 
problems w

Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 Remote

[Gwen Patton]

I use Win4K3Suite with my KX3, and it will at least shut OFF the radio from
the software. What it won't do is turn it back ON.

As I understand it, what the two-button method is designed to do is to make
sure the radio saves its current state before it shuts down. If you turn it
off via the power line, it will lose any information or changes since you
last shut it down properly. Theoretically, you could shut it off with a
relay on the power, and all that would happen is it would revert to an
earlier state that was saved by shutting it off with the two-finger salute.
The problem is, as you noticed, with turning it back ON again. Turning off
the power to turn it off only loses the current state, and that might be
okay for your use case, but I don't know of any way to turn it back ON
again by turning the power ON. This is one of the disadvantages of a
soft-switch approach.

You might be better served by using a radio that CAN be turned on and off
from the power line without causing difficulties, if that is a dealbreaker.
Unless you can figure out how to bypass the soft-switch by modifying the
radio, something I certainly would NOT want to do myself. I'd probably let
all the magic smoke out if I tried.

73,
Gwen, NG3P

On Mon, May 13, 2019 at 10:48 PM Kenneth P Alexander 
wrote:

> I'm considering buying a KX2 for remote operation; CW and digital.  The
> radio will be set up in VE3.  I am retired and living in Thailand.  I can't
> get a Thai license because Canada and Thailand do not have a reciprocal
> licensing agreement.
>
> I'm planning on using Win4K3Suite to control the rig and will have the
> power supply and remote computer on a UPS.  That said, I'm sure there will
> be occasions when I will have to shut down and re-start the KX2, but this
> seems to be impossible because the 2-button on/off switching can't be done
> remotely.
>
> Is it possible to "hotwire" the KX2 so it's ON all the time?  Then I could
> re-start it remotely by putting the 12V supply on a USB controlled relay.
> I'll be living 12 time zones away and need this to be very reliable.  The
> setup will be in a friend's summer cottage and he's only there a few times
> a year.
>
> Many thanks in advance.
>
> Ken Alexander (VE3HLS)
> So Phisai, Thailand
> Blog:  bueng-ken.com
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 missing band

[rich hurd WC3T]

My apologies;  I thought this was intrinsic to all the KX-line but
apparently this functionality is present in the KX3 only.

On Thu, Aug 23, 2018 at 1:30 PM Ivar Grønn  wrote:

> Thanks, I'll look into it but I cannot see such menu option.
> 73 de Ivar
>
> tor. 23. aug. 2018 kl. 18:51 skrev rich hurd WC3T :
>
>> There is a menu selection to remove unused bands from selection with the
>> BAND + and - switches so it "ignores" them.I don't know the details
>> offhand but it sure sounds like 80m is switched off.
>>
>> On Thu, Aug 23, 2018 at 12:11 PM Ivar Grønn  wrote:
>>
>>> My KX-2 has not RX/TX on 80m either CW nor SSB. Other bands works OK. Any
>>> suggestions for solving?
>>> 73 de LA6ZFA Ivar
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 missing band

[Ivar Grønn]

Thanks, I'll look into it but I cannot see such menu option.
73 de Ivar

tor. 23. aug. 2018 kl. 18:51 skrev rich hurd WC3T :

> There is a menu selection to remove unused bands from selection with the
> BAND + and - switches so it "ignores" them.I don't know the details
> offhand but it sure sounds like 80m is switched off.
>
> On Thu, Aug 23, 2018 at 12:11 PM Ivar Grønn  wrote:
>
>> My KX-2 has not RX/TX on 80m either CW nor SSB. Other bands works OK. Any
>> suggestions for solving?
>> 73 de LA6ZFA Ivar
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 missing band

[rich hurd WC3T]

There is a menu selection to remove unused bands from selection with the
BAND + and - switches so it "ignores" them.I don't know the details
offhand but it sure sounds like 80m is switched off.

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> My KX-2 has not RX/TX on 80m either CW nor SSB. Other bands works OK. Any
> suggestions for solving?
> 73 de LA6ZFA Ivar
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 Version 2.89 FM Problem?

[Wayne Burdick]

Dick,

Please let us know what deviation you end up using. 

73,
Wayne
N6KR



> On Dec 23, 2017, at 1:33 PM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:
> 
> Dick,
> 
> Turn on Tech Mode and you will see that menu item.
> In my opinion, if you will be the only one accessing the menu, just leave 
> Tech Mode on.
> However, if someone else is using your KX2, or if you have a habit of pushing 
> buttons before you look, turn it off after adjusting those menu entries.
> 
> In the menu listing (manual page 40 and following), those menu items that are 
> shown with a 'padlock' symbol are not visible unless Tech Mode is turned on.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 12/23/2017 4:18 PM, rfphelps wrote:
>> 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!
>  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?
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 Version 2.89 FM Problem?

[Don Wilhelm]

Dick,

Turn on Tech Mode and you will see that menu item.
In my opinion, if you will be the only one accessing the menu, just 
leave Tech Mode on.
However, if someone else is using your KX2, or if you have a habit of 
pushing buttons before you look, turn it off after adjusting those menu 
entries.


In the menu listing (manual page 40 and following), those menu items 
that are shown with a 'padlock' symbol are not visible unless Tech Mode 
is turned on.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/23/2017 4:18 PM, rfphelps wrote:

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!


  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?

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Re: [Elecraft] KX[2/3] adapter for iPhone-type earbuds & mic? (was: Heil Head Set Question...)

[Walter Underwood]

I bought a splitter made for that purpose, but I have not had the time to check 
it out.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AUOSUB6/ 


Some lightweight computer headsets might be a good choice. I use earbuds and 
the MH3 hand mic.

With either the headsets or the earbud splitter, you could use yet another 
splitter to bring out PTT. At that point, building a box might be worth it. 
Here is info on bringing splitting out the PTT.

https://observer.wunderwood.org/2015/08/16/yamaha-cm500-headset-with-ptt-on-elecraft-kx3/
 


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> On Mar 11, 2017, at 10:37 AM, Steve Sergeant  wrote:
> 
> The subject line says it all.
> 
> I want an ultralight rig for SOTA, backpacking and such. Does anyone
> sell an adapter cable or box (or squid/octopus) that allows a
> smart-phone type set of earbuds with microphones to plug into a KX2? My
> ideal item would sport a small PTT switch on a separate cable, but using
> the Xmit button on the front panel would even be more ultralight.
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 well alrighty then!

[w5sum]

Dayton is on the list for next year!

Jim GM  wrote:

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>
>Next thing to do is to work on getting her to say Go with the guys to Dayton 
>and buy what ever you want! 
>
>Cheers 😉
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 well alrighty then!

[Jim GM]

That’s just great!

Next thing to do is to work on getting her to say Go with the guys to Dayton 
and buy what ever you want! 

Cheers 😉

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Re: [Elecraft] KX 2 cheat sheet?

[MaverickNH]

There's a few simple ones on the Yahoo KX3 group, which has other Elecraft
stuff too.



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Re: [Elecraft] KX(2)

[Wayne Burdick]

Someone makes a "KX-2" antenna tuner, I believe.

There is no Elecraft KX2, real or imagined.

Wayne
N6KR

On Feb 28, 2013, at 8:06 AM, KENT TRIMBLE wrote:


The KX2 is popular in my beginners CW class, too.

73,

Kent  K9ZTV


On 2/28/2013 1:24 AM, Rick Dettinger wrote:
In related news, I worked a ham today on CW, and was told that he  
was using a KX2.  I asked for a repeat and he confirmed a KX2.  I  
replied that I understood he said a KX2, without getting any  
correction from him.  Are you guys doing a new rig Beta test that I  
haven't heard about?  This is exciting.  A KX2 might be just the  
rig for me!
But, my KX3 is doing everything I could ask for in a rig the size  
of a medium paperback.  Maybe I will wait on the KX2!




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Re: [Elecraft] KX(2)

[KENT TRIMBLE]

The KX2 is popular in my beginners CW class, too.

73,

Kent  K9ZTV


On 2/28/2013 1:24 AM, Rick Dettinger wrote:

In related news, I worked a ham today on CW, and was told that he was using a 
KX2.  I asked for a repeat and he confirmed a KX2.  I replied that I understood 
he said a KX2, without getting any correction from him.  Are you guys doing a 
new rig Beta test that I haven't heard about?  This is exciting.  A KX2 might 
be just the rig for me!
But, my KX3 is doing everything I could ask for in a rig the size of a medium 
paperback.  Maybe I will wait on the KX2!



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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 wish list

[Ed - K9EW]

At first, I passed over this thread.  But then I remembered a couple
of changes I would like to see in my KX-1

I use my KX-1 for portable operation when we go camping, hiking, or
sometimes in a local park or forest preserve.  I have never used the
KX-1 for anything other than CW QSO's, ie no SWL'ing.  So the
improvement I would like to see is to have a fixed bandwidth (500Hz)
4-pole crystal filter in the IF.  When the band is active, and
especially during sprints, that extra pole of filtering would be a big
plus.

That's it... a small change (maybe 3 additional parts for the
additional pole of filtering, and remove a few parts since it's now a
fixed bandwidth) for a big improvement in performance.  This would
seem like a pretty simple mod, and it's on my list of projects - just
haven't gotten to it yet.  (If anyone has already done this, I'd
really like to hear from you.)

73,
ed - k9ew
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 wish list

[KW4H]

I agree a zillion percent with Stan.  The KX1 is a phenomenal radio, with a
sensitive receiver and solid transmitter.  I typically operate using a 12v
battery and a Buddipole, and making contacts is never a problem.  They're
also a load of fun to build!

Steve, KW4H

On Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 3:19 PM, stan levandowski wrote:

> ..so there I am, in the garage, late afternoon two days ago, with the
> newly homebrewed 20M mag loop sitting in an umbrella stand about 18
> inches off the concrete floor.  It was threatening to rain and I didn't
> want to put it outside.  Pretuned the loop with my antenna analyzer for
> the low end of 20M.  Now I need something to transmit with.
> Quickrun upstairs, grab the KX1 and a headset and run back down to
> the garage!
>
> There were 8 fresh "AA" batteries in the KX1 with 1.4 watts going out
> according to the KX1 display. 20M sounds open and pretty hot! Let's try.
> Standing in the garage, a few feet from the loop, with the KX1 in my
> left hand, I worked Illinois, Indiana, Guayama, P.R., and St.
> Petersburg, Russia (UA1CE)  from here in NY.
>
> ..and if the band wasn't "open" then I doubt that even a hundred watts
> would have been enough power.  With QRP, timing is everything, in my
> opinion and experience.
>
> Just my opinion, of course, but there are two radios that Elecraft
> should never mess with - the K2 that launched them and the KX1 which is
> the premier QRP ultra-portable.
>
> For those who may not be familiar with it, there is a SDR in Atlanta, GA
> - WB4MAK ( http://www.websdr.org/ ).  Log on and  "tune" the SDR to your
> transmitting frequency, plug a recorder into your computer's earphone
> jack, and record yourself calling "CQ" at 15 or 20 watts.  Then do it at
> 10 watts; then at 5 watts, etc.  You'll certainly notice a difference in
> signal strength but you might be surprised at how little that difference
> is.
>
> The KX1 - in my opinion - has just the right amount of compromise
> between form and feature.  If the KX1 were enhanced to higher power, a
> more powerful and longer lasting power source, and a few extra options
> such as noise blanker and upgraded filtering...then it would
> approximate the K2 which already has 15 watts, options galore, and a
> hefty battery alternative.
>
> It seems like it would be a pretty weak business case to insert a
> product between the "barebones" KX1 and a "barefoot" K2.
>
> At least that's my opinion.
>
> Stan Levandowski WB2LQF
> HF QRP CW -- Doing more with less for over 50 years!
> QCWA #35038   OOTC #4558   NAQCC #4740   SKCC #6488   FISTS #14992
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 wish list

[roncasa]

 > K2DLJ wrote:

  Bottom line: Only one station acknowledged hearing me, and I was such a 
bad
> copy that he gave up on the qso before it started. I think with 5 or 10
> watts I would have made it.

SNIP

> QRP operating success depends greatly on finding great locations and
> operating at the best times. When I operate portable I may not be at a 
> good
> radio location, and the time of day for radio operation is often not the
> best. I want to be able to make a contact from anywhere, at any time, for
> emergency purposes (and to be able to operate when the xyl  wants to stop
> for a break). The reality is that no QRP HF radio easily makes contacts
> under these conditions, and I need every little edge I can get. A few dB 
> of
> signal improvement means a lot.


You're correct about needing perhaps few db improvement.

1 S-unit (on a meter, not by ear) consists of 6 db increase in received 
signal strength.

Thus, a transmit power must be increased FOUR times (400%) to achieve a 
received signal strength of
ONE S unit.

This means you have to increase from 5 to 20 watts to gain 1 S unit (400% X 
5).

 An increase to anything less will make a "tiny" difference. However, even 
an S 5 can sound like 599 to the ear.
All this depends on the propagation Gods. I do a secret ritual before air 
time (smile).

72
Ron, wb1hga 

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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 wish list

[stan levandowski]

..so there I am, in the garage, late afternoon two days ago, with the 
newly homebrewed 20M mag loop sitting in an umbrella stand about 18 
inches off the concrete floor.  It was threatening to rain and I didn't 
want to put it outside.  Pretuned the loop with my antenna analyzer for 
the low end of 20M.  Now I need something to transmit with. 
Quickrun upstairs, grab the KX1 and a headset and run back down to 
the garage!

There were 8 fresh "AA" batteries in the KX1 with 1.4 watts going out 
according to the KX1 display. 20M sounds open and pretty hot! Let's try. 
Standing in the garage, a few feet from the loop, with the KX1 in my 
left hand, I worked Illinois, Indiana, Guayama, P.R., and St. 
Petersburg, Russia (UA1CE)  from here in NY.

..and if the band wasn't "open" then I doubt that even a hundred watts 
would have been enough power.  With QRP, timing is everything, in my 
opinion and experience.

Just my opinion, of course, but there are two radios that Elecraft 
should never mess with - the K2 that launched them and the KX1 which is 
the premier QRP ultra-portable.

For those who may not be familiar with it, there is a SDR in Atlanta, GA 
- WB4MAK ( http://www.websdr.org/ ).  Log on and  "tune" the SDR to your 
transmitting frequency, plug a recorder into your computer's earphone 
jack, and record yourself calling "CQ" at 15 or 20 watts.  Then do it at 
10 watts; then at 5 watts, etc.  You'll certainly notice a difference in 
signal strength but you might be surprised at how little that difference 
is.

The KX1 - in my opinion - has just the right amount of compromise 
between form and feature.  If the KX1 were enhanced to higher power, a 
more powerful and longer lasting power source, and a few extra options 
such as noise blanker and upgraded filtering...then it would 
approximate the K2 which already has 15 watts, options galore, and a 
hefty battery alternative.

It seems like it would be a pretty weak business case to insert a 
product between the "barebones" KX1 and a "barefoot" K2.

At least that's my opinion.

Stan Levandowski WB2LQF
HF QRP CW -- Doing more with less for over 50 years!
QCWA #35038   OOTC #4558   NAQCC #4740   SKCC #6488   FISTS #14992
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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 wish list

[Ken Alexander]

Ditto for me.  However, there are a few things I'd like to see:

1.  A better display.  An LCD that shows the complete frequency.
2.  A better sidetone.  I find it very difficult to match CW pitch with the 
station I want to work.
3.  A little more audio output, to account for variations in headphone 
sensitivity.
4.  An internal rechargeable battery pack that would be recharged when the KX-1 
is connected to external power.

None of these are what I'd call deal-breakers.  1 and 2 are the items I'd 
really like to see.  3 and 4 don't cause me any grief but would be nice.

Maybe this would be a KX-1.1?

73,

Ken Alexander
VE3HLS



> ?I'm with you.  Creeping
> featurism would compromise the basic beauty of the 
> KX-1.  It works anywhere with a 25-foot wire. 
> I've discovered that calling 
> CQ is more productive than trying to reply to someone else
> in competition 
> with more powerful stations.
> 73, Monty  K2DLJ
> 
> 
> Really, there is a tiny difference between 5 watts and 20
> watts.
> For example, I work PSK everywhere on 5 watts.

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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 wish list

[Monty Shultes]

?I'm with you.  Creeping featurism would compromise the basic beauty of the 
KX-1.  It works anywhere with a 25-foot wire.  I've discovered that calling 
CQ is more productive than trying to reply to someone else in competition 
with more powerful stations.
73, Monty  K2DLJ


Really, there is a tiny difference between 5 watts and 20 watts.
For example, I work PSK everywhere on 5 watts.


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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 wish list

[tuxman]

 
> On Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 3:38 AM, Erik Basilier  wrote:
 
>   I just want to feel that I can make a contact
> > in the minimum time possible, in spite of mediocre antennas. 7, 10, 20 or
> > more watts would be great!
 

Really, there is a tiny difference between 5 watts and 20 watts.
For example, I work PSK everywhere on 5 watts. 

My wish would be a SSB capability to work digital modes, but that would
be impractical for a radio like the KX2 as a trail radio. 
Besides, more costly.

72
Ron, wb1hga
"as you slide down the banister of life, my the splinters point the
wrong way"

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Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 wish list

[KW4H]

As a frequent builder of the KX1, I'm kind of torn on the idea of
improvements.  The KX1 is, by almost anyone's account, the standard by which
other trail-friendly radios are measured, and when something is THAT popular
it's often not a good idea to start making a lot of changes (or create
something that directly competes with it).  Assuming that Elecraft can
continue obtaining parts for the KX1 for the foreseeable future, I would
vote to leave it as-is, with the possible exception of upping the power
output just a little -- the most that can be realistically squeezed out of
the KX1, even with the power output mod, is about 3.5 watts.

73,

Steve, KW4H



On Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 3:38 AM, Erik Basilier  wrote:

> Much as I love my KX-1, I guess I wouldn't be a true Elecraft user if I
> didn't wish for more.
>
>
>
> What I miss most when portable is more power, and I don't mean just 5
> watts.
> In an age where Lithium batteries has suddenly made it practical to run
> higher power from a lightweight setup, I feel that the 5 watts limit is an
> obsolete idea founded mostly on qrp snobbery. Except for contesting, when I
> operate lightweight portable, I just want to feel that I can make a contact
> in the minimum time possible, in spite of mediocre antennas. 7, 10, 20 or
> more watts would be great!
>
>
>
> Here is my wish list in order of priority:
>
> 1.   More power: at least 5 watts at 9V and 10 watts at 13V.
>
> 2.   Better receive filtering, consisting of a 500 to 700 Hz square IF
> filter followed by a good APF.
>
> 3.   Cover the high HF bands.
>
> 4.   Wider range tuner with balun.
>
> 5.   More display digits and more tuning step options such as 25 and 50
> Hz.
>
> 6.   Optional internal capability for 4-cell rechargeable Lithium
> battery or 8-cell AA.
>
>
>
> Not so important:
>
> 1.   Case size. As long as the weight is light, double the case
> footprint would not be a problem.
>
> 2.   Voice receive capability. It is useful to be able to receive
> voice,
> but I have never actually needed it in the KX-1.
>
>
>
> Keepers:
>
> 1.   Real tuning knob is nice.
>
> 2.   All in one box concept.
>
>
>
> Perhaps part of the case volume could be used for either a tuner upgrade
> option or the rechargeable, fatter-than-AA battery option.
>
>
>
> 73,
>
> Erik K7TV
>
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