The K2 has a pin 1 problem at the mic connector and the headphone connector --
neither of those connector shells touch the chassis if built according to
instructions. I
suspect that there is also a pin 1 problem at the RS232 connector, but
haven't looked at
that yet. I've fixed the pin 1
Has anyone on the reflector experience/hints of connecting and using a FL2100
linear with a K2/100 ?
Many T.I.A
Stewart G3RXQ
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Tom (K2TA),
I evidently had mine running fast and furious where
the fins were quite warm, never had a problem, nor
used a secondary fan. Although I did pick up some
minature blowers that I am considering using, just for
peace of mind...
73,
Julius
n2wn
Welcome Alan!
I went through the same questions last year. A
variable power soldering station is helpful. Make sure
whatever iron you get is ESD safe. Small thin solder
is the easiest to work with. I used a silver based
solder, just because I had a pound of it and it was
.015. For parts sorting,
Nice score Chris!
Sounds like you had better conditions your way than I
did mine. Hope to CU in the 10M Contest as well. Not
going to put in a major effort, but will see who is
around, maybe add a country or two.
Look for me in the ARRL DX CW test...
73,
Julius
n2wn
Hello Stewart - I did this quite a long time ago and as I recall the FL-2100
presented a negative voltage on the keying line (hu - almost 100% sure
about this but you can easily check with a VOM or DMM) and so I couldn't use
the solid state switch built into the KPA100 as it will only switch
I can hardly wait. My K1-2 (80/40) will be here Monday. I've built
several smaller kits like the Rock mite etc. Nothing of this magnatude
though. I ordered it Friday after Thanksgiving and it seems like I.ve
been waiting forever for it to arrive. Meanwhile hoping to pick up
building hints I've
Hi
I would make a couple of suggestions. One I would not use the styrofoam as it
generates a lot of static electricity and may damage some parts. I use
cardboard or metal pans to dump all the parts into for sorting. The resistors
will come on a tape sequenced in the order you will need them.
Thanks to everyone. Don (KD5NDB), Don (W3FPR) Bob (W7AVK), Mark (AD5SS);
The styrofoam has been put in the trash (not recycle ) bin. I lot of
good ideas have come my way this morning and I appreciate them all. When
building an SW+30 SW+40 I learned about marking the schematic and or the
Don W3FPR wrote:
I strongly advise against using styrofoam from the craft store to hold the
parts - it creates static which can damage active components. It is OK with
resistors and capacitors, but I hesitate to keep any of that stuff near my
workbench on the off chance that it will brush
A good material for holding sorted parts is EPP anti-static foam. This is a
stiff foam, not squishy, and is a pink color. Cut it down to about 1/2
thick slabs and stick component leads straight into it. I usually take
small sticky notes and tack them onto the side of the slab with the parts
I got some conductive foam for shipping of parts from these guys...
http://www.staticspecialists.com/esdbags.htm#Foam%20and%20Bubble
They have a couple choices in the $13-14 range for a sheet 2' x 3' x 1/4
Not free, but at least it's a source.
Larry N8LP
Carl, n5wn wrote:
A good material
On Fri, 3 Dec 2004 10:27:46 GMT, Stewart Baker wrote:
Hi Jim,
I am interested in how you fixed the pin1 problem on the K2 mic connector.
The only mod that I am aware of to addresses this is connecting the socket
shell to the Front panel board earth plane. As you comment this can cause
an
Hi,
I finally receive my first Christmas gift from myself ;-)... my Heil
MD2 Elcraft K2 edition. Just installed it in my shack last night with
the Pro Line Mic Boom works like a charm...
And looks very professional !
See it at my my website...
I got mine yesterday as well! Works great!
Reggie k6xr
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Sent: Friday, December 03, 2004 11:06 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Heil MD2 microphone... finally !!!
Hi,
I finally
Members,
If you do not already have one than take this opportunity to save a bundle and
get a very nice addition to the line.
They look so good.
Paul
K8QT
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I can host photos for list members. Just email me directly the photo, and
it'll soon be available at http://www.visioncomm.net/images/yourPhotoName.
Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456
PS: We also host the ECN website.
snip
I sent Stewart a photo of what I did. I can send it to others, but I don't
think the
In a message dated 02/12/04 10:30:24 GMT Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Symptom:- Received audio sounding scratchy, suspected loudspeaker.
Problem:- Bad contact. The plating (Tin ?) had worn through on loudspeaker
connector female crimp pins.
Had a similar problem with
Just had a nice CW qso at 80w with a fellow in Ca, but now the fan on my
K2 won't stop running. The rig is completely cool, but yet the fan
keeps running on high. When I started the QSO it was off. Now even
after the rig shut off for a 1/2 hour, when I turn it back on, the fan
comes on as well.
Dan:
Check to see that the temperature setting is correct. Go to the CAL
TPA menu item. When the TPA is underlined, hold the MENU button for a
short bit and let it up. The temperature setting will now be
displayed. When the rig has been off for a long while, it ought to
read room
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