Frank,
The K2 microphone configuration header is on the back of the Front Panel
Board. See the KSB2 manual for details on the wiring for that header.
If the prior owner did not tell you what the microphone configuration
header is wired for, you will have to do a physical examination of the
The weekly Elecraft SSB net meets Sunday at 1800Z on 14.3035 MHz. Stop by.
73,
Phil, NS7P (net control from Oregon)
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I think there's a tech note on that, Frank. My
recollection is that there was a mod to broaden
SSB a bit. Look here and see what you find
http://www.elecraft.com/Apps/ksb2_ssb_adapter_notes_and_alert.htm
The need for some of these may be S/N dependent --
and depend also on what the previous
Apparently this isn't CODAR as it sounds different and it above 4Mhz
(according to some others).
Mike va3mw
On Sat, Dec 6, 2014 at 10:01 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote:
> "Google" CODAR and /or Seasonde for more information.
>
> Spent several months as camp ground host in an Oregon State Park with one
"Google" CODAR and /or Seasonde for more information.
Spent several months as camp ground host in an Oregon State Park with one
of these operating in the plumbing space of a public toilet about a hundred
feet from our RV ... and my antenna. (;-(
There are a number of Seasonde rigs
housed in OSP'
Just about every forum is reporting this. It seems it is Codar used for
measuring waves.
http://www.codar.com/index.htm
Mike va3mw
> On Dec 6, 2014, at 8:24 PM, "Charlie T, K3ICH" wrote:
>
> Noise on 160 Meters
>
> It may have been there for a while, but last night and tonight, I just
> no
OK, pondering this after listening on the K2 to SSB tonight…. Has anyone tried
to align the SSB module to get something more then 2.2kHz?
I was thinking of 2.4, 2.0, 1.7 as my filters when I get the SSB module.
Frank KG9H
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Re "keep out of the way of the wife": Always a
wise course to follow, Frank!
Phil W7OX
On 12/6/14 6:01 PM, Frank Krozel wrote:
I did hear this was problematic but.. I have had 4 K2’s never had that problem.
Maybe some folks use a 1/4” to 1/8” adapter and the darn thing hangs out too
far.
Oh
Yep, I believe it is p/n 620028
Frank
On Dec 6, 2014, at 8:01 PM, Matt VK2RQ wrote:
> When you place your order, mention in the comments section that you want a
> headphone jack or two (email parts at elecraft dot com to get the part
> number/pricing). When I bought my K2 I ordered an extra h
I suggest you order several to have on hand. Their failure rate is high.
73
Ken Kopp - K0PP
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I'm surprised to hear that, Tom. Mine's been in
service since July 1999 (the headphone jack, not
the KSB2!) and no problems. Of course, with a K3
and KX3 the K2 doesn't get much use these days.
Phil W7OX
On 12/6/14 5:57 PM, Tom McCulloch wrote:
I believe a lot of folks have had a problem with
When you place your order, mention in the comments section that you want a
headphone jack or two (email parts at elecraft dot com to get the part
number/pricing). When I bought my K2 I ordered an extra headphone jack as a
spare because I heard they can wear out after some time.
73,
Matt VK2RQ
I did hear this was problematic but.. I have had 4 K2’s never had that problem.
Maybe some folks use a 1/4” to 1/8” adapter and the darn thing hangs out too
far.
Oh well, my parts list quest moves forward.
Things to do over the holiday to keep out of the way of the wife..
Frank
On Dec 6, 2014
I believe a lot of folks have had a problem with that jack. It sounds
(no pun ) like you may need a replacement
Tom, wb2qdg
K2 1103
On 12/6/2014 8:52 PM, Frank Krozel wrote:
Oh, it was broken and sold that way to me.. In order to hear “something” out of
the speaker, you have to insert a hea
Got it.
BTW this item
http://www.unpcbs.com/adaptor/
mentioned by Dick in an earlier post is a 3rd part K2 mod which is very nice to
have. It lets you change the mic configuration without a major disassembly of
the K2. Only one side panel needs removing once this mod is in place.
Phil W7OX
Oh, it was broken and sold that way to me.. In order to hear “something” out of
the speaker, you have to insert a headphone into the hole about 1/2 way lol
Frank
On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:49 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
> The headphone jack should be unrelated to the mic config header and the KSB2
> boa
The headphone jack should be unrelated to the mic
config header and the KSB2 board. Why do you think
you need a new headphone jack, Frank?
Phil W7OX
On 12/6/14 5:47 PM, Frank Krozel wrote:
So guess replacing my “headphone jack” will be a
part of this process as well.
Frank
On Dec 6, 2014, a
So guess replacing my “headphone jack” will be a part of this process as well.
Frank
On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:39 PM, Matt VK2RQ wrote:
> The “missing” PCB header is supplied with the KSB2 SSB option module. If you
> order a MH2 microphone, you’ll get a packet of PC-style jumpers to bridge the
> he
The “missing” PCB header is supplied with the KSB2 SSB option module. If you
order a MH2 microphone, you’ll get a packet of PC-style jumpers to bridge the
header. Otherwise, if you use a different type of microphone, you need to take
care for the jumping yourself. The “UNPCB” guy sells a nice ju
Might it be one of these?
http://www.unpcbs.com/adaptor/
Dick, K6KR
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Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
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All I “see” are pc holes that are unpopulated. I am thinking there is a header
missing or similar.
I was kind of looking for a jumper block.
Frank'
On Dec 6, 2014, at 7:27 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
> Frank, for the K2 (I think that's the rig you mean) the info you need is in
> this document "ELE
Just my two cents before Eric shuts this thread down:
I haven't been following this thread too closely so I'll assume you're
talking about a base station. I'd say to put your money in the best
and highest antenna you can find and erect, this is by far the most
important component of a base s
Frank, for the K2 (I think that's the rig you
mean) the info you need is in this document
"ELECRAFT KSB2 S SB ADAPTER
Assembly and Operating Instructions". Near the end
is the info for configuring it for various mics.
When you said "Mine was inoperative when I got it
used" do you mean on SSB
Noise on 160 Meters
It may have been there for a while, but last night and tonight, I just
noticed a strange sweeping/buzzing noise on 160M, centered around 1915 kHz.
It's definitely coming from outside my immediate location because it I just
got off 1913 where it was reported to be S-9 in Wis
Guys, I am about ready to place an order to Elecraft and one of the items I
will be needing are a few of the connectors like P3, P6, and the headphone
jack. Mine was inoperative when I got it used..
Where is the jumper block for the mic? Been staring at the pictures and cannot
find the manual
I'm very interested I the K3/P3. I'm a neighbor in Williston on Levy St.
Please call me at 352.528.0992. Bruce W9AKX.
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I have a K3 that is less than 6 months old (SN 82XX) that has 14 seconds in
each of the 8 banks.
Keith, XE3/K5ENS
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If the P3 is so great as is, I have an almost new one for sale on QRZ.
Without the NB for the SVGA board it not anywhere near good as other methods
of using a panadapter. So I went another direction.
Keith, XE3/K5ENS
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Don W3FPR wrote:
>
>A parallel example is my requests that the K2/K3/KX3 keying include
>Ultimatic mode. I have been told in the past that it is being
>considered, but it has not yet materialized. I do not think of that as
>making the K3 internal keyer "incomplete" - only that other things need
Yes, sigh. Certain operations cause K3 Remote to revert to the physical setting
of the remote K3 gain controls. Elecraft are aware of the problem but I haven't
heard anything about a fix . A workaround is to leave the AF Gain control at a
"normal" listening level when you depart the remote stati
I bought my K3 and KX3 in stages because I could not afford all at
once. I owned an IC-718, IC-706mkII and an IC-746 (all previously used)
as first radios. I decided to buy the K3 because of my first experience
with it. I got a late night shift during a contest and suddenly had to
figure it
Respectfully, 253 QRP DXCC is FAR easier from anywhere around the
northern Atlantic and Western EU than from many other parts of the
world. W6, for example. :)
On Sat,12/6/2014 12:49 PM, Dave Sergeant wrote:
but having worked 253 DXCC with 5W and very modest antennas on my K2 I would
not agr
And that is a great way to go. However, the eye candy of a the newer rigs is a
big appeal to the uniformed and will likely be biased from then on and that's
all they want. Until the day (maybe it never comes) they realize that their rig
just doesn't seem to perform like someone else's, (ignoring
While I think an Elecraft rig is not a bad choice for a committed ham,
or even an unsure newbie (because they retain value in the second hand
market), this is a situation where a local club might help.
Sometimes, hams will leave their radio estate to the club, for the
purpose of providing
I agree, NIck. In past years I made a point of
giving older rigs away to a new ham so they can
start in the hobby without committing funds.
That's where early Kenwoods (TS-520S, TS-440SAT)
went and where my TS-570DG will go as soon as I
find a local ham with interest.
New hams seldom know wh
Something new hams wrestle with is ... how much do I want to spend given
that I don't know where this will take me or if I'll even stick with
it? So the entry point price makes a difference. So does
resell-ability in case I want out.
The question of QRP operation is pertinent but not the who
Hi Elecrafters...
This is becoming redundant so will be my final post on this thread (I
apologize for the consumed bandwidth). Suffice to say that each of us will
develop an opinion of our own on this subject and it will likely differ from
that of many others, and that should be just fine.
M
Just for clarity, the original post asked only about the KX3 - which is
$899.95 kit price. That is only 20% to 45% of your stated $2K to $4K.
While the pros and cons of a new general class licensee using a
transceiver that produces 15 watts can be debated, my take is that --
1) Many new hams *do
OK, I am not a beginner, but having worked 253 DXCC with 5W and very
modest antennas on my K2 I would not agree with that statementAnd I
never find myself 'struggling', I just work the stuff.
73 Dave G3YMC
On 6 Dec 2014 at 12:45, Don Butler wrote:
> TMm of the opinion that QRP is NOT the b
I am continuously amazed by the amount of "stuff" people want to add to
Elecraft products,
AMEN!
Unlike everyone else, I don't need much.Just be sure to add the " Kitchen Sink
"
(Tongue n Cheek )
73 Milverton / W9MMS.
From: Kevin Stover
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.n
>There's actually a variable in the source code called "scanWorthy" that
accrues intel about the signal :)
Info at the speed of NOW - and from the guy who wrote the code, no less.
And I agree w/ NT6Y - it is impressive.
>As the guy who wrote the firmware, I'm happy to find that someone else
f
Sure Mark …. I’m of the opinion that QRP is NOT the best idea for a beginner
because it can often be very frustrating without an optimal antenna (which most
newbees do NOT have)….. so my estimate does not necessarily apply to those who
are willing to struggle with QRP. I don’t really know abou
Don,
$2000 to $4000???
A basic KX3 doesn't come close to $2000, and the upgrades can be added as money
becomes available! I sure wish the KX3 was around when I got my novice ticket!
Mark
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Yes, as if out of a hat :-)
73, Phil W7OX
On 12/6/14 10:46 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
Don Wilhelm wrote:
AFAIK, the P3 now has all the features and functions that are mentioned in the
advertizing and descriptions of its capabilities.
And yet, reserving as we do the right to practice random a
Marcus,
I had the same experience with a stripped
standoff. It was late on a Friday afternoon as
luck would have it. I called Elecraft and had a
replacement standoff the following Wed. I'm in the
Los Angeles area, reasonably close to Elecraft,
and with quite a few hardware stores nearby. I h
Don Wilhelm wrote:
> AFAIK, the P3 now has all the features and functions that are mentioned in
> the advertizing and descriptions of its capabilities.
And yet, reserving as we do the right to practice random acts of wizardry, new
things *will* materialize, a feature here, a mod there….
W
I'm looking for some help in my K3 Remote tie to a K3 Mini set-up using
remotehams. I have successful set-up both the remote K3 and the control
side K3 mini on receive and computer keyboard CW transmit.
I have also plugged the CW paddle into the rear of the K3 mini and it does
indeed transmit
Hi everybody,
I'm just putting together my KX3 kit. While mounting the RF board Rev D to the
bottom cover I zipped off one of the M-F standoffs using rather little force.
As I usually have a good feeling which force may be used on these standoffs I
started investigating things a bit.
After removi
I have been a devoted reader of the Reflector and can say in one word my
thoughts on Wayne's explanation: IMPRESSIVE. Makes me want to buy another
K rig. The openness of explanation and willingness to hear the thoughts of
others like us (some profound and some not so) on the Reflector is
legendar
Hi Dave,
I looked in the 2012 k3dvr manual , the only mention of the 8 message
length is "1. Messages may be at least 10 seconds long." Whatever
that means when translated!
Exactly what is written there. ;-) 10 seconds guaranteed. If you see more, i.e.
on older K3's, be happy, but no guarante
Early KDVR3 boards had a larger memory, hence longer message lengths, IIRC.
I forget when they switched to the newer, smaller memories.
Bruce, N1RX
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Ever since it arrived, my 5k serial number K3 has had eight voice memories
which start counting down from 9 seconds when recording
Ever since it arrived, my wifes earlier 3k serial number K3 has had eight
voice memories which start counting down from 14 seconds when recording
Today I had a
My KAF2 has been working fine in my K2 for some years, not that I
actually use it that much. Today I came into the shack to find no audio
coming out of the K2 and when I tried to change the AFIL settings it
said 'not installed'. I cannot change the RTC menu settings either.
I have moved S1 on t
I tend to try to save a few bux by buying used older gear. My XYL always tells
me that's false economy because at some point I'll want newer/better and won't
get much out of the dented scratched boat-anchors.
She's SO wise.
73, Mike NF4L
> On Dec 6, 2014, at 10:08 AM, Al Gulseth wrote:
>
>
Posting this for a friend of a friend in Poland,
Might be an impossible find, but he is looking for a used KAT3 internal
tuner if someone has one they wish to dispose of.
You can contact Tony, N2UN, directly at tjja...@earthlink.net
73, Gerry W1VE
I am continuously amazed by the amount of "stuff" people want to add to
Elecraft products, in this case the P3, that are done BETTER and CHEAPER
by other things.
Want to monitor your output waveform...buy a used oscilloscope and spend
$10 for the parts to build a sampler. Better yet buy one of
I agree that a less expensive rig may be a better way to go for a beginning
ham. That being said, I'm surprised the option of a K2 hasn't been mentioned.
It's a nice clean easy to use layout with an excellent RX in a compact
package which can be obtained (especially used) without breaking the bu
Well said!
Bill W2BLC K-Line
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I think it's almost better to get a much cheaper older rig first. In my latest
run as a ham I started with an old Kenwood TS140 for about $350. It worked
fine for what it could do. It couldn't break apart pileups but it allowed me
to make many QSOs. However, when I got my K3--wow! I don't
Thanks to Bill and Matt for their prompt and helpful replies. I should
have mentioned that I think I need an external box type of sound
card/interface, and preferably one that can use the I and Q outputs from
the KX3. The reason is that I am already plugged into the audio jack on my
computer with
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