RE: [Elecraft] KIO2 problem

2005-09-19 Thread Sanger, Joseph
Thanks, Craig .. the device you are referring to is made by Iogear: GUC232A - USB to PDA/Serial Adapter ... found it on Google. However, I am going straight in to a serial port on a Dell Latitude D400 notebook ... so I think the problem lies elsewhere. Thaanks again. -

RE: [Elecraft] KIO2 problem

2005-09-19 Thread Craig Rairdin
> However, communication in the opposite direction is nonexistent; > that is, following the procedure on page 14 to issue the Test > Message from the K2 causes no response on Hyperterminal. If you're connecting to your computer via a serial-to-USB adapter, I've found from comments I've read aro

Re: [Elecraft] Source Code

2005-09-19 Thread Matt Osborn
Elecraft has the programmers reference on the their web site. It doesn't have general programming techniques, but it does have the complete command set. http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KIO2%20Pgmrs%20Ref%20rev%20E.pdf On Mon, 19 Sep 2005 20:09:31 -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >In the K102 Pr

[Elecraft] KIO2 problem

2005-09-19 Thread Sanger, Joseph
In final stages of building KIO2 interface Am doing Serial Interface Test Using HyperTeminal, I am indeed able to issue the suggested command, SH01; which causes a band increment. However, communication in the opposite direction is nonexistent; that is, following the procedure on page 14

[Elecraft] Source Code

2005-09-19 Thread HSHERRIFF
In the K102 Programmer's Reference manual, it states that for those who want to try their hand at programming the K2, to look on the site for source code examples. Well, I've searched all over the site and can't find any I will be using VB6 and sure would like a couple of examples for comm

[Elecraft] WA3WSJ:Yeasu FT-60R 20/70cm HT?

2005-09-19 Thread Edward R. Breneiser
Hello all, If anyone has any experience with the FT-60R HT, please email me on what you think of it. I'm looking for a nice 2m/70cm HT. If anyone has one for sale, talk to me now. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 72/73, Ed, WA3WSJ ___ Elecraft mailing list P

Re: [Elecraft] For the hikers/backpackers ...

2005-09-19 Thread Peter Howson
Or for the more adventurous http://www.voltaicsystems.com/ Peter GM8GAX K2 #4027 ___ 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.

Re: [Elecraft] Hurricane Katrina Relief

2005-09-19 Thread Stuart Rohre
Thanks Wayne and Eric, ARC will certainly appreciate all contributions. In this one area of one shelter in TX, more than $1.5 million in aid was given out to evacuees just last week. The needs are many, and another storm is on the way! Stuart K5KVH a volunteer in emergency communications.

[Elecraft] ssb module Success!

2005-09-19 Thread george cortez
Thanks to gary (elecraft support) and don (w3fpr) for all the help with my KI02 and the ssb module. They are both working now! The kio2 had a solder bridge on one of the connector wires and the ssb module needed a new U1. Thanks to all for the help! George NE2I _

RE: [Elecraft] Chirp/Raspy problem with new K2 #5116

2005-09-19 Thread Roger Marrotte
Thank you, thank you, thank you. You were right. Apparently the end of RFC15 attached to the cap was either not connected or had a poor connection. I touched up the connections with the iron and it works like a charm now! Happy days are here again! I was doing great last night with the kit unti

RE: [Elecraft] For the hikers/backpackers ...

2005-09-19 Thread Aron Brown
Just checked out this site for the backpacks. I have a call into the support guys at this company to ask how well the solar packs will work with the KX1 and the K1. This would sure get me on the air more when I do day hiking and also great for travel. There is never a convenient ac plug when I need

[Elecraft] KPA100 Question

2005-09-19 Thread Bob Wehking
I am ready to start the final checkout of my KPA100 & the manual calls for two power sources. I only have a Astron RS-35M. Do I need both sources? Bob WB8DDI K2 #4998 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber t

[Elecraft] Hurricane Katrina Relief

2005-09-19 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Elecraft has made a donation to the American Red Cross to support the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort. If you wish to help we have included several links on our web page to the Red Cross and other relief organizations who are helping with the recovery. Thank You! Wayne and Eric See: http:

Re: [Elecraft] And the award for Mod of the Year goes to...

2005-09-19 Thread John Young
Tom Hall wrote: .Elecraft and N0SS for the K1 Backlight mod. Amen, brother! John WA8KNE ___ 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.): ht

[Elecraft] "Not Inst" message for KAT100 ..Possible solution?

2005-09-19 Thread Tony Breathnach
I recently had an intermittent problem on my K2 when switching and tuning antennas.Suppose I selected Ant 2 and pressed Tune, the atu would do the business and match the antenna. If I then changed to Ant 1 I could get the "Not Inst" message from time to time. If I powered off and on again the fa

[Elecraft] Chirp/Raspy problem with new K2 #5116

2005-09-19 Thread Roger Marrotte
I just finished "Alignment and Test, Part II". All went well. All test were passed. All alignments went well. The filters were peaked, etc. This is the third K2 I've built. This time all was perfect the first time. My problem is this. When listening to a CW sig on the air, pushing almost any

[Elecraft] K2 & KPA100 assembly photos

2005-09-19 Thread Craig Rairdin
FWIW I have posted page-by-page photos of the construction of my K2 at http://www.craigr.com/coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=32 and page-by-page photos of the construction of the KPA100 at http://www.craigr.com/coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=34 I've mentioned the K2 pictures before. I just upl

Re: RE: [Elecraft] Two K2... One Mic... Zéro Problem ? :-)

2005-09-19 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
OK Don, thanks for ideas... I'm looking the ability to receive from both K2 at the same time. But when one K2 is TX, the receiving K2 will be off automaticaly (antenna momentary disconnected). When TX finished, both should receive again. The only manual operation I see is when I want to choose

[Elecraft] And the award for Mod of the Year goes to...

2005-09-19 Thread Tom Hall
.Elecraft and N0SS for the K1 Backlight mod. Thanks, my K1 needed that. Tom, AK2B ___ 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://m

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 17, Issue 21

2005-09-19 Thread JohnChanceRead
Try going to an old established tool company - who would stock solder alongside all sorts of tools, nuts and bolts etc. I have one locally wante to buy a reel but was advised that they no longer sold it. I huffed and hawed and the lady said - I have got a large old reel of it that I can

[Elecraft] WN1GIV QRP Afield

2005-09-19 Thread Bob Patten
Kevin, K4PG and I started the 110 mile trek to Guano Reef in the Florida Keys (Fiesta Key KOA at MM70) at about 9AM. We stopped to visit Tim, N4UM and his son Mike, K4RUM on Islamorada at about 11AM where we enjoyed lunch, a tour of the shack, and the opportunity to watch a huge manatee dri

RE: [Elecraft] K2/KPA100 power adjustment problem

2005-09-19 Thread W3FPR - Don Wilhelm
Jess, The real answer to your problem is that the KPA100 wattmeter is not producing voltage onto the VRFDET line back to the base K2. Look at the schematic sheet 1 of 2 and you will find the wattmeter and the circuits that develop the VRFDET signal on the upper right side of that diagram. Check

[Elecraft] Looking for a K2 Owner in Central NJ

2005-09-19 Thread David Mitchell
Good Morning, I would like to know if there are any Elecraft K2 owners in central New Jersey who would be willing to give me thirty minutes of their time. I am planning to build a K2 this winter and would like the chance to use one and see if the small size and layout will work for me. I am

RE: [Elecraft] Two K2... One Mic... Zéro Problem ? :-)

2005-09-19 Thread W3FPR - Don Wilhelm
Jean-Francois, If you are switching the antenna from one transceiver to another by some manual method (relays or a switch), I should think that there should be adequate isolation if you were to switch in either a 50 ohm dummy load on the unused K2 or simply a short across the antenna terminals if

[Elecraft] For the hikers/backpackers ...

2005-09-19 Thread Weymouth Walker
Possibly of interest the Pedestrian Mobile QRP'ers ... http://www.voltaicsystems.com/ 73, Weymouth Walker (Wey) ... K8EAB Metro Atlanta, GA ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subsc