Craig,
While this method works, it is not the best advice for those who do not have
a few K2 assembly experiences under their belt.
I would like to resurrect a favorite method of sorting parts that I use (I
believe there are photos on Tom Hammond's website www.n0ss.net ). I cut a
corrugated box
Bill,
There is one bag for the Control Board - open it and do the inventory - you
will have to dip into the Hardware bag for a couple screws while doing the
control board assembly, so your choice is either to inventory the hardware
bag first or keep track of the parts used from it.
Assemble the Co
> I've built a bunch of kits over the years and the following technique
works
> very well for me and keeps me from messing up...it is a bit labor
intensive
> but it has proved to be foolproof for me (me being the fool or course:)
> I get sheet of legal size paper and write down the numbers of th
Howdy Gang:
I've built a bunch of kits over the years and the following technique works
very well for me and keeps me from messing up...it is a bit labor intensive
but it has proved to be foolproof for me (me being the fool or course:)
I get sheet of legal size paper and write down the number
Bill Carpenter wrote:
I just ordered mine and a question has already popped up in my fevered
brain. Since the parts are arranged in different bags, one for each
board, does it make sense ...
snip
Hello Bill,
When I was doing mine my wife remembered how disorganized I was with
the OHR Kits
Hi Bill,
I won't presume to speak for the Elecraft guys, but they are very good and
sending any parts that might be missing, and very quick about it too, I
might add. With that said, it would probably be best to only open the bags
as you need them, to avoid mixing the parts up. If a part is
I just ordered mine and a question has already popped up in my fevered
brain. Since the parts are arranged in different bags, one for each board,
does it make sense to inventory and separate parts for each board? In other
words, inventory and separate the control board parts and then finish th
On Tue, 15 Aug 2006, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
Fortunately, building a K2 doesn't involve heavy lifting. Just do it one
step at a time. Elecraft even sends you the parts ready to install. No
chipping, cutting or dressing blocks.
To say nothing of the fact that you are not buried inside the unit
One time I watched Dr. Zahi Hawass, the Director General of Egypt's Supreme
Council of Antiquities, do a demonstration of how the great pyramid was
built. He showed workmen placing a limestone block on top of another block.
He looked at the camera, smiled, and said, "Just do that about 2.3 million
Good Luck! You will love your K2. Don't rush through any of the construction
or testing steps. Never be afraid to ask any questions here on the list .
This is the most supportive user community in Amateur Radio, in my opinion! If
problems do develop, Elecraft support is the best.
73, Bill A
On Tue, 15 Aug 2006, Bill Carpenter wrote:
I just ordered the K2, KPA100, KSB2, K160RX, and K60XV. The most complicated
project I've built heretofore was a Ten Tec 1340 so wish me luck as I delve
into (gulp!) this project!
Best of luck.when you've finished it...log onto
http://www.zerobe
Hi,
Dan,
while not a hand mic, I use the Kenwood MC-60A desk
mic with my K2. Got it on eBay for about 50-60% of the
new price. Haven't had a lot of air time due to
non-Ham obligations, but it seems to put out a decent
signal. It has the up/dn keys & pre-amp, and is wired
per the K2 manual.
On Tue, 15 Aug 2006 08:53:22 -0400, "Don Wilhelm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote :
> Pat,
>
> Something strange is happening here. First the facts of 'the case':
> 1) The KPA100 wattmeter should not be frequency dependent, and neither
> should your external wattmeter if it is functioning correctly.
>
Thanks for the part numbers Mike!
Forgive my ignorance of audio taper pots, but would the audio taper pot spread
out the slower keyer speeds or the higher keyer speeds. For some reason I was
thinking I needed an inverse audio taper to spread out the slower keyer
speeds.
I been thinking to much
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I couldn't see anywhere in the 60M manual any mention of firmware above
1.09. So the question remains, what is the difference between these 2
versions of firmware? If I have 1.09, what do I gain by upgrading the
firmware.
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At 03:03 PM 8/15/2006, Darrell Bellerive wrote...
>As an alternative is there a direct replacement logarithmic pot that could be
>substituted for the linear pot supplied with the kit?
Elecraft p/n E520003
or
Mouser p/n 317-2080F-5K
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Bill,
Despite the number of parts, it all goes together like any other kit, one
part at a time.
Don't rush and avoid working when you are tired if you are to avoid
mistakes. If you feel you do not understand the written instructions, ask
here on the reflector, lots of assistance is available.
En
Bill Carpenter wrote:
I just ordered the K2, KPA100, KSB2, K160RX, and K60XV. The most
complicated project I've built heretofore was a Ten Tec 1340 so wish
me luck as I delve into (gulp!) this project!
Good move, Bill.
Take your time. No more difficult than what you've already done, just
mor
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Bill congrats and welcome to the brotherhood. Just take you time and be
neat. It is also important to set up a nice clean work area where you can
inventory the parts and get ready to build and not have to clean up after
each session. The gang here is great if you have any questions during the
I just ordered the K2, KPA100, KSB2, K160RX, and K60XV. The most
complicated project I've built heretofore was a Ten Tec 1340 so wish me luck
as I delve into (gulp!) this project!
Bill NZ0T
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pc5m, Carel wrote:
I did perform extensive (spectrum) measurements on the TX spectrum at
28MHz...
Example:
TX = 29.0 MHz
Hi Carel,
Thanks for the data.
While the K2 was never intended to cover the entire 10-meter band (we
spec'ed it in the manual at 28.8), it may be possible to atte
Peter, Wayne
To add to the discussion of TX spurious signals:
I did perform extensive (spectrum) measurements on the TX spectrum at 28MHz
and found that (despite the class A / High IMD behavior of the TX buffer
Amp) some in band signals are generated in this amplifier.
Example:
TX = 29.0 MHz
Hi Don,
The problem that I am experiencing is that when I completed the DSP board
last night, I noticed that the default setting of the SSB DSP filter 1
(low pass filter) did not sound like its high frequency audio bandwidth
was wide enough. The filter setting 2 default setting of 2.5 KHz had a
h
Sverre, LA3ZA, documented a mod to modify the speed range of the K2 Keyer pot
at http://www.qslnet.de/member/la3za/K2_speedPot.html.
As an alternative is there a direct replacement logarithmic pot that could be
substituted for the linear pot supplied with the kit?
Darrell VA7TO K2#5093
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Bob,
I am not certain I understand the description of the problem. You say it
does not 'function properly', but if you can explain what it IS doing that
you believe to be improper, we may be able to provide an answer for you.
73,
Don W3FPR
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>
> I just built the KDSP
I just built the KDSP2 and found that the SSB Low Pass filter setting on
filter 1 does not work as expected.
The noise bandwidth is reduced instead of being wide. I have set the high
frequency cutoff to 2.5 KHz for now. Any settings above 2.5 KHz also do
not appear to function properly. Is there
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Hi Ron.
If you're seeing reduced output on 17-meters and higher frequencies, it might
be an indication that only one of the two final transistors (2SC-1969) is
functioning.
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Colleagues,
My rather olde K2 (SN 79) seems to have developed a "power issue". I
notice recently that my wattmeter seemed to be reading a bit low on
17 metres and thought it warranted further investigation. So, I set
the displayed power out to 5 watts on each band and here's what I got:
Some time ago I installed the PN amp mod to my KSB2 board to increase the
10 meter SSB output on my QRP K2. Later I added the KPA100. John (KI6WX) said
the KSB2 amp mod was no longer needed since adequate output is obtained on 10
meters. I have since removed this PN amp mod.
However,
Dears,
as I am pure CW op. I decided to tune nor optimize my K2 for maximum CW
performance ;)
According to that I have for sale KSB2 (ssb module) and KNB2 (noise blanker)
for K2. Its in perfect condition, already assembled and aligned of course and
ready to plug and play in any of K2.
Let me
I use a Heil mic which I ordered directly from Heil. It is a great mic. I
told them the rig I was using and they made sure I had the correct setup.
Bill
K9YEQ
K2-35 & 5279; KX1-35/3080
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To: "Roy Morris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>;
Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 11:44 PM
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Proper Adjustment of K2 AGC
Thanks Don. Yes, I had a senior moment on the resistor value. I think the
procedure for sett
Hi
I installd it both in KX1 and K1.
Check following page.
http://www.n0ss.net/
Cathy James wrote:
W1SRB wrote:
I recently added a CW tuning indicator to my K2..,
Tell me more about this! I'd love to have one of these. I have real
trouble zero-beating CW sigs using the standard K2 meth
Pat,
Something strange is happening here. First the facts of 'the case':
1) The KPA100 wattmeter should not be frequency dependent, and neither
should your external wattmeter if it is functioning correctly.
2) Your KPA100 wattmeter apparently needs to be calibrated - use a good 50
ohm resistive d
Mike, I have been using a Kenwood MC-80 mic. I bought from a local ham.
While It is not a "hand mic", I use it where ever the radio goes. I don't
power it from the radio it has a battery case and I use that to power the
mic. Function keys, transmit lock, and a level that seems to match the
radio.
W1SRB wrote:
I recently added a CW tuning indicator to my K2..,
Tell me more about this! I'd love to have one of these. I have real trouble zero-beating CW sigs using the standard K2 method, especially when the sig is weak.
Cathy
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> Yes. You might also get answers from those of us on the development
> staff as well.
>
> On Aug 14, 2006, at 6:40 PM, Fred (FL) wro
Hi
10 meters has been "open" through Europe for some time and occasionnally as
far as South America : yestesday, at 18 h UTC, a couple of PY stations were
coming in with decent signals, around 56 to 58. Called them with my K2 and
10 watts (antenna : 6 el log yagi) but no reply and eventually got th
Hi
10 meters has been "open" through Europe for some time and occasionnally as
far as South America : yestesday, at 18 h UTC, a couple of PY stations were
coming in with decent signals, around 56 to 58. Called them with my K2 and
10 watts (antenna : 6 el log yagi) but no reply and eventually got th
What amplifier is recommended for use with a Heil headset with the #5
element? I seem to be missing this in the discussions currently ongoing.
Thanks and 73,
Charlie, W0YG..>>
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On Mon, 14 Aug 2006 22:04:16 -0400, "Don Wilhelm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote :
> Pat,
>
> If this condition is confined to 40 meters, check out the KPA100 specific
> information regarding the position of RFC10 (the one soldered to the antenna
> jack) on Tom Hammond's website www.n0ss.net .
>
Al
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