Strange. I have K2 #725, which received various mods over the years, but I
never noticed anything like a loud pop, nor do I recall a mod for it.
Victor 4X6GP
> On 21 Nov 2020, at 4:41, barry halterman wrote:
>
> I will throw my two cents in on this. Quite frankly, I do not see how a K2
> got
On 11/20/2020 5:41 PM, Robert G Strickland via Elecraft wrote:
His view point always merits serious consideration. For myself, building
the K2 was/is one of the "peak experiences"
No question, Robert. But the original post gave me the impression he was
expecting to use a local builder, which i
Ed Pflueger wrote
> I think Dave W8FGU might have some Fixed Audio Out and PTT Kits for Sale.
I can confirm that W8FGU has the "K2 T-R External Relay Driver Board Kit"
available on his website w8fgu.com. It's a nice little kit, easy
build/install, and Dave was a pleasure to work with.
- Bruce K1
I will throw my two cents in on this. Quite frankly, I do not see how a K2
got the reviews it did over the years. I put one together in July to do
something during lock down. After assembly, which was really a pleasure,
and in two or three weeks after, I noticed a disturbing pop when tuning
around
That’s great to hear Paul, thank you!
How I remember the wait for K3 #75, but it was nothing like this!!
73, Roger VA1RST
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> On Nov 20, 2020, at 9:55 PM, Paul Van Dyke wrote:
>
> I just got done writing a comment to the above question, and am ashamed..
> 20 minutes after
Agree. I have had a parade of 'better' rigs come and go through the shack...but
my K2 built over 20 years ago is still here.
John K7FD
> On Nov 20, 2020, at 5:41 PM, Robert G Strickland via Elecraft
> wrote:
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> John...
>
> Jim has the resume to back up his opinion(s) which I do not have. H
>
> I have the KX1, KX2, KX3, and K2. K2 is definitely my most loved radio,
> and most often used in the shack. Not being a contester or die hard dxer, I
> haven't felt that the K2 has limited me at all in my use. Certainly the KX3
> is the better radio by almost any parameter, but I still use the
I recently replaced/ upgraded the coax and balun on my Off center dipole and
no longer have to ability to get a 1:1 match using the tuner. I know it is
OCD (no pun intended) but I have always been able to get 1:1 with the
tuner.
Details:
Operating on low end of 80M 3.563M
Measuring the anten
I just got done writing a comment to the above question, and am ashamed..
20 minutes after I basically said "All I have heard is "Crickets" I got a
phone call from Watsonville, CA. I was one of the early ones and shortly
after Thanksgiving there will be a special package delivered. They are
still
John...
Jim has the resume to back up his opinion(s) which I do not have. His
view point always merits serious consideration. For myself, building the
K2 was/is one of the "peak experiences" I have enjoyed as an amateur
radio operator. While I now use a K3s - and it is a "better" radio - I
ha
Carl, Chuck and Alan,,
Carl, your suggestions are good and logical ones for attempting to fix the
PTT_KEY parameter problem , but in this case, this was a problem that was
designed to be so by
Elecraft. Here is Elecraft's solution to my problem:
" From your description of the issue, it sounds
On 11/20/2020 7:43 AM, István Szabó wrote:
Excuse me for the off topic, I got the ARRL Handbook without CD from FA. No
CD any more? Download website is not listed anywhere.
73, István HA4ZD
István,
In my 2020 version, it's right inside the first few pages of the first
volume.
It is a downlo
Alas, my K3 power out problem WAS NOT SOLVED by replacing the LPA MOSFETs.
Upon first turn on, the xmit power could be set high on all bands as
expected.
But then, after a few hours of the radio just sitting there in receive,
going to transmit it would not reach a power output past ~40 wa
John
I agree that in late 2020 the fun nowadays, especially if you have a KX3/100,
would be around building the K2.
You know your own comfort level but to get your 2E0 license you had to build a
circuit that worked and with that and given the Elecraft K2 build documentation
is simply great, yo
I have owned both a K2 and K3. I have also worked but have not owned a KX3.
I am also not a CW operator.
The K2 was one of the more interesting kit projects, I had a lot of fun with it
and learned a lot. It is built "old school" with very little surface mount
chips.
It is however a 22 year
I think Dave W8FGU might have some Fixed Audio Out and PTT Kits for Sale.
Ed.. AB4IQ
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This is pretty good advice, Tom.
73, Jim K9YC
On 11/20/2020 10:28 AM, Tom Azlin W7SUA wrote:
Hi Jim,
If I am selling a good radio or accessory still in production I shoot
for getting 75% of the current price. Usually throw in add ons put in
later. Did that with my fully loaded second K3 7 ye
I sold a like new kpa-500/kat-500 combo a while back for $2200.
New owner and I were both happy.
73
Dean K2WW
On Fri, Nov 20, 2020, 09:43 Jim Miller wrote:
> I'm looking to buy a used KPA500 from a friend. What would be a fair price?
>
> 73
>
> jim ab3cv
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On 11/20/2020 10:07 AM, John Daws wrote:
Am really tempted to get a K2 to use alongside the above- I have an
experienced builder here in the UK.
Everything I have read about the K2 excites me!!
Most of the fun of the K2 is in the building. The newer rigs (K3, K3S,
KX3, K4) are better rad
Thanks everyone, the preamp has been sold.
73, ---Paul AK1P
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John,
The K2/10 does not have a KEYOUT signal, so you would have to add one to
key the KXPA100 (it is not a kit available from Elecraft). You can see
what needs to be added at http://www.mmccs.com/mmarc/n0ss/index_k2.html
- scroll down to K2 (basic) External T-R Relay Driver. Contrary to wha
Hi Jim,
If I am selling a good radio or accessory still in production I shoot
for getting 75% of the current price. Usually throw in add ons put in
later. Did that with my fully loaded second K3 7 years ago. And a KX2 I
just sold to upgrade to a KX3. Buyers were happy and I was happy.
If the
It looks to me...
For the last few years (since 2019 ???) that the Handbook now comes in
three versions. softcover @ $50, eBook @ $50, and "boxed" set @ $60
(with download included)...
Yes, I too liked the softcover with the CD/DVD included... It has been
a few years since I purchased one.
Advice and opinions sought please
Am a CW only operator with retro tendencies! I enjoy QRP but also the
flexibility to QRO to 50 watts (maximum allowed for the intermediate
licence)
Have used a KX3 since 2016 and added a KXPA 100 +ATU last year
Am really tempted to get a K2 to use alon
Hello all,
I'm looking for a 10 MHz reference board to the K3S. If anyone has one,
with all the necessary hardware, please contact me.
Thanks!
Neil Ramhorst
KL7JGS
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Hello,
Anyone still need one? With the connectors and power cable.
$60 shipped to US address.
Thanks and keep safe,
---Paul AK1P
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I agree with Buck at about the 80% point.
If you are selling, I would start there and move down if you need to.
Mike va3mw
On Fri, Nov 20, 2020 at 9:54 AM Buck wrote:
> As a general rule I use 80 - 85% of retail for a current production rig
> in excellent condition. Elecraft gear would be on
I'll try these diagnostic ideas when it happens...it is pretty intermittant.
Thanks for the ideas. I hadn't thought about the computer hookup.
-
Chuck, KE9UW
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As a general rule I use 80 - 85% of retail for a current production rig
in excellent condition. Elecraft gear would be on the high side.
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On 11/20/2020 9:42 AM, Jim Miller wrote:
I'm looking to buy a used KPA500 from a friend. What
Carl,
You are not wrong. USB setting on the RS232 PARAMETER seems to be the cause.
Jerry, W1IE
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Subject: [Elecraft] CONFIG PTT-KEY Parameter
Jerry,
I believe that the i/o needs to be in
I'm looking to buy a used KPA500 from a friend. What would be a fair price?
73
jim ab3cv
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Excuse me for the off topic, I got the ARRL Handbook without CD from FA. No
CD any more? Download website is not listed anywhere.
73, István HA4ZD
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After writing this, I dug it out and without removing the board to inspect just
powered it up and measured Pin 8 of U2 and found -8 something V. So I guess
it's okay.
Wes N7WS
On 11/19/2020 1:45 PM, Wes wrote:
Thanks. I've owned one of these for years and as I recall, it's always been a
p
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