[Elecraft] K2 S/N 5601 -- Now For Sale on eBay

I've placed my K2 on eBay, new lower price. All questions/bids must now go thru eBay, not the list or direct. Let the bidding begin! 72 de N8PVZ ---bernie QRP Rocks! Be a better friend,

[Elecraft] FS: K2 s/n 5601, Revised Offer (Shipping at No Charge to Buyer)

Hi, I've decided to sell my K2, s/n 5601. A little over a year and a half old. I just don't use it all that much. It was professionally assembled by one of the K2 Builders-for-Hire. Works fine, no problems. Includes the following: K2, QRP vers KAF2, Internal Audio Filter Real Time

[Elecraft] FS: K2 s/n 5601

Hi, I've decided to sell my K2, s/n 5601. A little over a year and a half old. I just don't use it all that much. It was professionally assembled by one of the K2 Builders-for-Hire. Works fine, no problems. Includes the following: K2, QRP vers KAF2, Internal Audio Filter Real Time

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Mic MH2 on K2

I think it would depend on the type of connector the Heil adapter users to connect to the Heil mics (not sure what that is) and what the Heil adapter expects each pin on the mic to be;i.e., AF, up/dn, PTT, etc. Probably might not be a good match w/a non-Heil mic. But, maybe. 72 de N8PVZ

[Elecraft] K3 Mic MH2 on K2

My K2, s/n 5601, is currently wired as a Kenwood, and I'm using a Kenwood MC-60A desk mic. Looking at the MH2 vs Kenwood wiring on the K2, they appear (almost) identical except for pins 5 6. So, I'm thinking if I wanted to use the MH2 on the K2, I'd just need to whip up an adapter cable for the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mic MH2 on K2

Don, thanks for the reply. I may not have been clear in my original Post, but what I want to do is have the mics be interchangeable; i.e., be able to use either mic on either rig, not just on a specific rig. Sounds like that may not be possble, based on your reply? 72 de N8PVZ

[Elecraft] K3 Order Semi-Official

Nothing Official from Elecraft as yet, but checking my credit card account, I see that my card was charged 08May2007 for my K3 deposit! So, I'm in the queue for a 1st production run edition. H...have to see if I can find someplace to have the case Platinum plated, would make for a nice Classic

[Elecraft] K3 USB Adapter

I bought a SABRENT SBT-USC1K USB-COM adapter from www.newegg.com back in Mar 2005. Works great under XP Home, and Pro. Installs as a Prolific adapter, which seems to be one of the better ones. Total cost incl S/H was a tad over $15 USD. No problems using it w/my IC-703+, FT-817, or K2. I fully

[Elecraft] OT: K3 Vanity S/N's

There was a recent Post asking about the possibility of Vanity S/N's. If that ever happens (and probably unlikely to ;-)) ), I'd like to get 1007...Shaken, not Stirred! ;-~)) 72 de N8PVZ ---bernie Yabba Dabba Doo! ---Fred Flinstone

[Elecraft] K3/100 Pricing vs K3/10 + KPA3 Pricing

Has anyone besides me noticed that if you order the K3/10 ($1,399) and the KPA3 ($349) you'll save $1 over the price of ordering the K3/100 ($1,749), and have the same thing? Do the math. But, hey, I splurged and bought the K3/100. 72 de N8PVZ ---bernie gaffney Yabba Dabba Doo!

[Elecraft] Email Overload

Now maybe some people may see the value of a web based Forum...no email choking your mailbox. For the record my freebie Yahoo account has rather limited filtering capability, so filtering is not really a good option for me. Yes, I know many people would rather fight to the death than switch.

[Elecraft] re: Splitting the Reflector

Welll...you could consider a separate one just for the T-Shirt slogans. ;-)) 72 de N8PVZ ---bernie Yabba Dabba Doo! ---Fred Flinstone __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around

[Elecraft] K3 Firmware Backups?

Is there, or are there any plans to add, a firmware backup utility for the K3? It would be real nice to be able to back up all the firmware settings to a file on your harddrive/cd/etc, in case something goes blip with your K3 firmware settings. Then a very simple restore process, rather than

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Backups?

I RX'd the following direct replies from Wayne Burdick: There will be one by the time the radio ships. 73, Wayne On Apr 30, 2007, at 10:39 AM, Bernard Gaffney, N8PVZ/QRP wrote: U...Yes there is a backup utility or Yes one is planned? --- wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes

[Elecraft] K3 Order Faxed!

Just faxed in my K3 order, for the K3/100, no accessories at this time. Will talk to the folks at Elecraft at Dayton re what else I may want. Have also volunteered for Booth Duty. 72 de N8PVZ ---bernie gaffney Yabba Dabba Doo! ---Fred Flinstone

[Elecraft] re: K3 Order Faxed!!

Forgot to mention I paid the 50% deposit, so will hopefully get one of the 1st batch. 72 de N8PVZ ---bernie Yabba Dabba Doo! ---Fred Flinstone __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around

[Elecraft] Two More Questions re K3

Read through all the K3 posts (fortunately in Digest format)and have two more questions: 1. Does the K3 have a Time-Out Timer? 2. The spec sheet mentions an MH2 hand mic a DM3 desk mic, but the DM3 isn't listed on the order form. Will the DM3 come later? 72 de N8PVZ ---bernie

[Elecraft] Re: Solar Power

One good source is http://www.sunelco.com/ They have an execellent catalog/how-to manual you can order. 72 de N8PVZ ---bernie gaffney --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm trying to set up a remote radio location with solar power. Does anyone have current info on the best solar

[Elecraft] Re Dedicated HF Digital Interface Port

Hi, while I haven't tried this, why not run a plug-in cable from the rear audio jack to a DPDT switch in a small box, or even a pill bottle, or similar. Then, run a cable from one side of the switch to your soundcard interface, and the other side to a speaker or phones. You could also do this

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY FL Settings

Bill, Thanks for the feedback. I'll add it to my filter setting database. I've been meaning to get to setting the filters, but it's been just one maddeningly, mundane thing after another that keeps me from getting to it. This weekend FOR SURE, no matter what (short of Nuclear War). Just as

[Elecraft] OT: MFJ Mobile Whip Antennas

Anyone familiar with the MFJ-2620T (20m) and/or 2640T (40m) base loaded mobile whip antennas? I'm considering getting the 20m (and maybe the 40m) vers, and wonder how they perform? Obviously wouldn't equal a full-wave Yagi up 50ft, but for portable (in my case, not mobile) use, if they were

[Elecraft] K2 #5601 Speaker Wiring

Well, I managed to open up the box, check out the speaker wiring (all OK!) and close it up again, all with out ripping out any wires (I hope! ;~)) ) Next stop is to do more on air AF level testing;i.e., find some decent signals, and see how audio responds. Then on to setting the RTTY filters,

[Elecraft] re: K2 Audio (The Continuing Storrry)

I did some more audio testing today, and find that setting AF gain between 12 1 o'clk, all is well. For testing, I listened to WWV on 10MHz, USB, RF gain at max, pre-amp off. Seems somewhat louder w/AGC off. Really booms w/Pre-Amp on. 9 o'clk (PreAmp off) seems a little low, but maybe that's just

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft: K2 Audio Problem

Well, I checked my audio, 40m, antenna disconnected, quiet room, no PreAmp or Attenuation, found no difference between AGC On Off. RF Gain max (fully clockwise); AF gain has to be basically full clockwise to get semi-decent audio (internal speaker, or external via rear audio jack). PreAmp On

[Elecraft] OT: NO Code is (Almost) Here!

A little light reading for those who haven't heard: http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269012A1.pdf I suspect the usual publishing of RO in the Federal Register required before it's officially Official. 72 de N8PVZ ---bernie

[Elecraft] OT: NO Code is (Almost) Here, Part II

More here on the change: http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2006/12/15/104/?nc=1 72 de N8PVZ ---bernie __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

re [Elecraft] Interface problem...

Hi, Steve, ummm...I hope all 9 pins aren't connected, as per the KIO2 manual, some of them can cause damage to PC or Rig. See pages 12 13 of the KIO2 manual. 72 de N8PVZ ---bernie = Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2006 17:58:03 -0700 From: Steve

[Elecraft] re: Elecraft] digital via Tigertronics SL 1 +

Basic connection between PC -- SL-1+ -- K2, in my setup is: Two stereo cables from soundcard (1ea for mic in and spkr out) to SL-1+. Mono cable from K2 rear spkr jack to SL-1+ rear Spkr jack. RJ-45 to 8-pin round mic connector cable from SL-1+ (RJ-45 end) to K2 (8-pin connector end).

[Elecraft] re: First foray into K2 in digital mode...power source

I too have an SL-1+. It comes with a DC power connector; I wired it up to a 9v battery connector and use that. A 9v heavy-duty alkaline can last a long time, given the SL-1+ only draws 10ma. They (TigerTronics) also now (as of 01Dec2006) sell a USB version (includes a built in soundcard) that

Re: [Elecraft] ARRL November SS Phone

I also plan on operating during the SS this weekend (although not the entire weekend, as well as some during the EPC PSK63 contest on Sunday. Hope to work a few Elecraft owner/users. 72 de N8PVZ, K2 S/N 5601 ---bernie

[Elecraft] OT: Re: K2 headphone audio for sound card PSK31?

Well, I have two desktops and a laptop, all running XP Pro SP2 + latest patches and updates. All three have separate soundcards (1 per PC) and both the separate card and the mainboard built-in card work fine in each, no problems. It's simply a matter of going into Control Panel Sounds Sounds

Re: [Elecraft] K2 headphone audio for sound card PSK31?

I've noticed the same thing about audio level, especially out of the headphone jack. The rear speaker jack seems to provide a higher audio level, so you may want to try that. While I've not looked at the circuitry involved, my guess is that the headphone audio circuit does some attenuation of the

[Elecraft] OT: EPC PSK63 QSO Party 2006

The EPC (European PSK Club) will be holding their 2006 PSK63 QSO Party Sunday, 19Nov2006 from 00:00 UTC until 24:00 UTC. More info on the Contest and EPC can be found at their website http://www.eu.srars.org The contest is open to non-EPC members. Membership (not required to participate in the

[Elecraft] Message Reply Etiquette

Hi, I'm not a relector moderator or anything like that, just a simple (minded) reflector user. I've noticed that when replying to a reflector Post, many people don't bother to edit the original Post to include just the minimum needed in relation to their Post...so you wind up re-reading the

[Elecraft] Re: Computer Interface

As others have said, the simplest solution is a USB -- Serial adapter. However, it should be noted that some of these devices may not work well with some laptops, as some laptops may not provide enough power to the device. In this case, a powered USB hub may be required. There have been a number

[Elecraft] Accidental K2 Reset?

Regarding the individual who did the K2 reset: What was he trying to do when he did it? Per the K2 manual, you need to hold down the 4,5, 6 keys while turning on the rig. That sequence doesn't seem to be something someone would normally do when turning on the rig. Not being accusatory, I'm

Re: [Elecraft] K2 price increase

That's what it looks like to me too in the price listing on Elecraft's web page. About 5%. Probably chalk it up to the Demon of Inflation. 72 de N8PVZ ---bernie --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Message: 22 Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 23:41:23 -0500 From: Dr. Dan Swartling [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Elecraft] Hand Mic for K2

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.

[Elecraft] Yaesu YH77STA K2

Hi, anyone using the Yaesu YH77STA headphones with their K2? If so, what do you think of them (pros cons)? Tnx 72 de N8PVZ ---bernie __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around

[Elecraft] K2 SPLIT/RIT/XIT LED

The Operations section of the K2 owner's manual, under Split and Reverse Operation, states that an LED can be added to the Front panel that will turn on whenever Split, RIT or XIT is in effect, and to see the Adding a SPLIT/RIT/XIT LED to the K2 application note. However, the app note doesn't seem

[Elecraft] K2 S/N 5501 Arrived is Alive and Well; Have Grounding Question

5601 arrived today at 1830 UTC 20Jul2006, a day earlier than UPS estimated, and is alive and well. Looks absolutely great. So far have only tested the KIO2, communicated with HamRadioDeluxe FB. I noticed there's a small hole on the back labeled GND, but nothing coming out of it to attach a

[Elecraft] K2 S/N Error in Last Post -- Should be 5601

Ooopppsss!! S/N should have been 5601 in subject of my last post. Really have to send this keyboard back to keyboarding school! 72 de N8PVZ ---bernie __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around

[Elecraft] K2 CW Questions Answered

Thanks to all who answered my K2 CW questions, both on and offline. 72 de N8PVZ ---bernie __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

[Elecraft] USB -- Setial Converters

Another good source for USB -- Serial converters (and computer stuff in general is www.newegg.com Good prices fast shipping, although shipping charges for some lower priced items can approach the cost of the item itself (Yuck!). I have one (by Sabrent, Newegg offers several of

[Elecraft] K2 CW Plug Wiring

Hi, A couple of questions: 1. Wondering how the CW plug for Hand or External keyer is wired? The K2 manual (pdf vers) doesn't indicate this directly, it just says the RING is used only for a Paddle. Therefore I assume one uses the TIP and GND for hand/external keying? Along of course with

[Elecraft] K2: Positive or Negative CW Keying?

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[Elecraft] K2: Positive or Negative CW Keying?

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[Elecraft] K2: Positive or Negative CW Keying? Again

Ignore last message -- an oops. Hit wrong key and sent it before I meant to. SORRY! Does the K2 use Positive or Negative keying voltage when keying CW via external keyer? Just curious, as the WinKey Keyer (non-HV USB version) is only capable of keying positive voltages up to 50VDC, and is not

[Elecraft] S/N 5601 On Its Way!

I'm informed my K2 has been built, passed all tests, and is on its way. UPS indicates delivery by End of Day 21Jul2006. Gives me some time to re-read all the PDFs (manuals) go over my new copy of the K2 MiniManual. Then some weekend testing...but then, being Retired, Everyday is the 1st day of an

[Elecraft] CW Tuning Indicator Questions

I've seen several posts about CW tuning indicators. Is there a site where info on this is available (kits, pre-built units, etc)? Also, curious if they might be of use with a mode such as PSK31? TIA. 72 de N8PVZ ---bernie Waiting for K2 #5601 to arrive.

RE: [Elecraft] K2 Serial # 5600

Just FYI, my K2-to-be is #5601. Having it built for me. Hoping to have it somewhere mid-July to a little after that. FWIW, will have: K2 - QRP version KAF2 - K2 Audio filter and Real Time Clock KBT2 - K2 Internal 2.9AH Battery Kit KIO2 - K2 AUX I/O RS-232 Interface KSB2 - K2 SSB

[Elecraft] My K2: Shipped On the way to my Builder

Yee-haa!!! Just received the great news that my K2 is on its way to my builder. What with shipping build time, I'm guestimating I'll have the rig by mid to latter part of July. Then let the Fun Begin!!! Have also learned that one of the Hams in my radio club will be using a K2 for the CW

[Elecraft] My K2 Backordered and Waiting to get it

Greetings to all! I took the plunge and ordered a K2 (with Dayton special) June 1, which I decided to have built by a professional amateur kit builder (my kit skills aren't all that good, and there're other family considerations that keep me from even trying). I'm number 1 in the que behind one