Re: [Elecraft] K2 #7997 is alive

2021-05-09 Thread Douglas Person
the K2 to provide K2 IF output for the SDRPlay unit. 73, Dave, W8FGU On 5/9/2021 4:43:18 PM, "Douglas Person" wrote: I'd love to find and do the mod that would let me use a small SDR receiver as a spectrum display. I've been spoiled by this extra dimension that is becoming

Re: [Elecraft] K2 #7997 is alive

2021-05-09 Thread Douglas Person
I'd love to find and do the mod that would let me use a small SDR receiver as a spectrum display. I've been spoiled by this extra dimension that is becoming common on new transceivers. My K2 also has great sounding audio - I use a small, efficient HiFi speaker - something that Radio Shack had m

[Elecraft] KAT100 Finished but not working

2021-03-08 Thread Douglas Person
I've had a KAT100 sitting under my workbench for several years. I sorta forgot about it. A couple of days ago I recognized the box, pulled it out and assembled it. I've built dozens of K-Kits. This is the third KAT100 I've built. I'm very careful. But... This one doesn't want to work. There is

Re: [Elecraft] Importance of good coaxial jumpers

2013-11-12 Thread Douglas Person
I use teflon insulated PL-259’s. I use a small propane torch to solder the holes. I get the connector hot enough for the solder to flow into holes resulting in a very smooth surface. This approuch has never failed. But, the teflon is critical. Doug — K0DXV On Nov 12, 2013, at 9:12 AM, AG