[Elecraft] K3 - any CTCSS encoding and decoding function

Is there any CTCSS function in the K3? It is important to have this function when using K3 with XV144 under FM mode. Can anybody give me an answer? 73 Johnny Siu VR2XMC _ MSN Tool Bar 幫你刪除惱人的廣告 ! http://toolbar.msn.com.hk ___

[Elecraft] Elecraft Customer Communication!

Hello Fred, First, I must make clear that I am an Elecraft friend and built a number of K2. The product development of ICOM is not that similar to Elecraft. The most profitable market in telecommunication is the insitutional, government and commercial sector. The shipping quantity and comm

RE: [Elecraft] Sherwood report and K3 agc

Hello, Well, i f we are talking about sweet audio, then I agree that my IC781 and ICR9000L sound much nicer and sweeter than my DSP rigs. DSP rigs do have noticable artifacts. Oh, I must mention that most of comemts made before or in this email are with reference to SSB mode. My K2 is no

RE: [Elecraft] Sherwood report and K3 agc

Hi Dick, I own IC7800, IC781 and K2. I also bought Sherwood cool fan kit for my Ic781. Having said that, I do not entirely agree to Sherwood report nor having the same observation about AGC or pinfalls of modern DSP rigs It is my opinion and may only be applicable to my QTH and operation c

RE: [Elecraft] K3+XV144+XV432

Hello David, Being a XV144 user, I second your idea. To deal with this, I do the MARS modification for my IC7800 so as to give more coverage. As I mentioned in my previous postings in this reflector, XV144 is good but not cheap in terms of price. Solely using it for SSB work is simply a wa

RE: [Elecraft] W1 - customised enclosure

Hi Dave, I am interested in it, please keep me advised of the price and availability in due course. 73 Johnny Siu VR2XMC From: "Dave Van Wallaghen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Subject: RE: [Elecraft] W1 Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2007 11:47:42 -0400 Hi all, I've been working on a prototype enclosure

RE: [Elecraft] In defense of MFJ stuff

Their poducts and design ideas are all ok. My only complaint is the quality control and dead on arrival rate. That means if you pick up one of their working products, you will feel happy (but don't look at the internal construction details) 73 Johnny Siu VR2XMC From: "George" <[EMAIL PROT

RE: [Elecraft] XG2 mini-module

XG2 is a very useful tool in the radio shack. It is a signal generator with fixed level so that you cna measure sensitivity of your radios no matter whether it is k2. I recommend it but you have to watch out the shipping costs. I would suggest you not only order a XG2. You should get othe

RE: [Elecraft] MFJ 259 Antenna Analyzer

Agreed. The workmanship of 259B is poor and the frequency is for ever drifting. However, it is the cheapest piece of equipment serving the designed purposes. I am now using a Kuranishi analyser where was bought from Japan and of commercial grade. The price of it is more than double of the 2

Re: [Elecraft] W1 stand

Hi Group, As I mentioned in this mail reflector, W1 is a piece of good handy tool and most likely to be used under outdoor portable condition. A customised enclosure is a need. If any of you have any idea about such an enclosure, please post it in this reflector so that we can share your bri

RE: [Elecraft] KSB2 Bandwidth modification

Hi Steve, It is a worthwhile exrecise. You do not only get a wider band width but also less ripple within the pass band. There is an upgrade kit available from Elecraft and you have no need to change the entire KSB2 board. I would suggest 2.4Khz because this will give you good sound quality

RE: [Elecraft] on the future of Customer Support

Dear Wayne, My first K2 began in S/N1146 and I have eventually constructed 10 of them. The success of Elecraft is classical business school case worthwhile studying. I did learn a lot from Elecraft in doing business: 1. excellent customer support with the right team of staff; 2. excellent p

RE: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Amp(s) - with bare K2?

Hi Fred, I fully appreciate the quality of Elecraft products. However, they still need to have a marketable amplifier. In other words, to cover their R&D, they should aim at selling the amplifier not only to the K2 users. My barefoot K2 can drive both my ICPW-1 and Quadra System to 350-400

[Elecraft] FS: KDSP2 for K2

Hi Group I have a KDSP2 unit for sale. This unit has been built recently and only used for a couple of times. Included are the manual, a new battery in separated envelope and the headers needed for installation. The foam "bumper" is included but will probably need some double-sided tape applie

re: [Elecraft] K2 vs. FT817 on 160m

Hi Paul, I was once a user of FT817 about 4 years ago. FT817 has the merit of getting everything in a little box. However, the problem of FT817 is that it does receive everything no matter you want it or not. The performance of K2 under field condition is way way above FT817 and I eventually

[Elecraft] XV432 - product review in eham

Hi Group, I have just created a product review column in www.eham.net for XV432. I would be grateful if the XV432 users could give us their views. 73 Johnny Siu VR2XMC _ 与联机的朋友进行交流，请使用

RE: [Elecraft] xv432

Hi Ron, After the XV144, I am also considering a XV432. Please keep us updated or write your product review in the www.eham.net 73 Johnny Siu VR2XMC From: "Ron McMurray" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "elecraft post" Subject: [Elecraft] xv432 Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 18:29:58 -0600 filter alignme

[Elecraft] HF Amplifier

Hi, I am using both ICPW-1 and Quadra System. Both of them are good. ICPW-1 is a strong work horse and will survive in extreme operating conditions. Quadra gives you a fantasic LCD display but you have better not using it for full duty cycle in 1 kw. I am still interested in KPA800 / 1600

RE: [Elecraft] XV222 won't fly?

Hi Jeremy, It is not new about bad crystal and I heard it in this reflector before. Write to Gary who may suggest you contact for a part replacement. Please keep us informed about your progress and operating result of XV222 especially under FM mode. 73 Johnny Siu VR2XMC From: "Tierra de

Re: [Elecraft] XV50 problem is worst ! Need help.

me the voltage that should be read of each legs of Q3, U1 and Z1 on RX please ?!?!? Le 07-01-11 �� 21:25, Siu Johnny a 茅crit : Hi Jean, First of all, I have to admit that I am not an expert and would suggest you contact Gary of Elecraft. From what you describe, you are ok on tx. Then you

RE: [Elecraft] XV50 problem is worst ! Need help.

Hi Jean, First of all, I have to admit that I am not an expert and would suggest you contact Gary of Elecraft. From what you describe, you are ok on tx. Then you should concentrate yourself on RX route. Check all the soldering points around U1and K2 areas first and then followed by later s

[Elecraft] xv222

Hi Ron, Please keep us updated about your latest development especially frequency stability in your normal operation. BTW, what was your original problem with LO crystal. 73 Johnny Siu VR2XMC builder of K2 and XV144 From: "Ron McMurray" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "elecraft post" Subject:

[Elecraft] FS: KDSP2 for K2

Hi Group I have a KDSP2 unit for sale. I built this unit in late 2005 and it works fine. Included are the manual, a new battery in separated envelope and the headers needed for installation. The foam "bumper" is included but will probably need some double-sided tape applied to be effective. Th

RE: [Elecraft] Installing KSB2

Hi Phil, To me, I do not see any need of the rework eliminators. Once your basic K2 is functional, the installation KSB2 is simple. The design of K2 is modular basis so that you can add anything in later stage. I am using GOOT desoldering gun (US$150 only) so that desoldering work to me is

[Elecraft] amplifier keying - earlier version from Elecraft - forsale

Hi Group, The information of this amp key is given in <http://www.elecraft.com/Apps/Amp_keying_ckt.htm> 73 Johnny VR2XMC From: "Siu Johnny" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] amplifier keying - earlier version from Elecraft - fors

RE: [Elecraft] K2 Mic

Hi Scott, Both HM36 and HM12 work well with my K2. In fact, KSB2 is very accommodating. It also works well with most Kenwood mics like MC43s. I have recently bought an Azden mic (dynamic moving coil, made in Japan). The mic only costs me US$20 but works very well with my K2 as well. There

[Elecraft] amplifier keying - earlier version from Elecraft - for sale

Hi Group, I have recently upgraded my amplifier keying with Tom's kit. In the past, Elecraft also sold an amp keying kit at US$5 plus postage. This earlier version consists of two 2N7000 with similar working principle of Tom's kit. This kit is now surplus to me. It is a completed kit and rea

RE: [Elecraft] K2 Alignment, etc. What don't I get?

Hi Group, Happy New Year! Although I cannot consider myself as an Elecraft expert, I have already built 10 K2 plus numerious modules. The merit of K2 is that it does not require laboratory type of equipment to calibrate and align. I think this has been repeatedly mentioned by other Elecraft

[Elecraft] FS: Kenwood MC-43S hand microphone

Hi Group, It is a new and unused microphone in original Kenwood box. It fits the K2 8 pin configuration. My price is USD45 inclusive of shipping by airmail. If you are interested, please email me off the list at my email address [EMAIL PROTECTED] 73 & HNY Johnny Siu VR2XMC _

[Elecraft] some questions of W1

Hi Group, Christmas does give me some spare time to construct the serial cable to link the W1 with my notebook computer. I run W1, K2 with DL1 dummy load. I notice that the power reading of W1 on my notebook computer is higher than that calculated from the DC voltage measured on DL1. For e

RE: [Elecraft] K2 repair advice

The beauty of K2 is that it does not require expensive equipment to align. It has built in equipment. If you have a DMMM, frequency counter and swr/power meter, they are only additional bonus to align your K2. 73 Johnny Sui VR2XMC From: "Fred (FL)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: elecraft@mailman.

RE: [Elecraft] W1 idea

Hi Pete, K2 is a QRP rig and can deliver output power at around 0.5 watt. Itself has already been a nice RF signal generator. Turn your K2 power knot fully counterclockwise. Press and hold 'tune' and read the SWR on the W1 over the tuning range. Due to the lower power output from K2, inte

[Elecraft] W1 wattmeter in Eham.net

Hi Group, I have just set up the review page for W1 in the www.eham.net Please feel free to add your comments 73 Johnny Siu VR2XMC _ 与世界各地的朋友进行交流，免费下载 Live Messenger; http:/

[Elecraft] W1 Case

Hi Simon, Good to have you join this vote. I have just finished the construction of W1 and shall use it for portable use. I do need a case because W1 will be used in the field. My LP100 is to be used in shack. Since W1 now does not have a case, when my fingers accidentally touch the area

Re: [Elecraft] Barebone K2 Amplifier?

Hi Group, KPA100 is very good when it operates with K2. However, if you have other non-K2 QRP rigs, you may wish to consider other 3rd party amplifiers such as those from Tokyo High Power or HFproject. You may need an amplifier not only restricted to the operation of K2. I would think, befo

[Elecraft] shipping weight for mini modules

Hi Group, I have recently ordered AT1, DL1 and W1. According to the order webpage of Elecraft, the total shipping weight is 3 lbs. Upon receipt of the package today, I noted that the shipping weight is merely 1.1 lbs. It is really a difference about 200%. I have no intention to ask for an

[Elecraft] FS: antennna /swr analyser kit

Hi Group, It is Off Topic. You can press delete now if you are not interested. This kit is also known as VK5JST analyser. It has been brought for some time but I do not have the time to build it. It covers 1.3 to 31 Mhz with reading SWR, reactance and inductance. It is a complete kit with c

RE: [Elecraft] A case for W1?

Hi Mike, If you read my previous email, you would know that I am actually a user of LP100. No doubt, LP is a nice gear with exceptional value for money. However, LP100 is more convenient to be used in the bench or shack. W1 is a handy tool for casual measurement and may be likely used in th

RE: [Elecraft] It's ALL Built!

Hi Jim, Making mistakes in building kits are common. When I built my 10th K2, I still make mistakes. However, tbe beauty of making mistakes is that you will learn something. On the other hand, each time you talk to Gary, you will learn more about the circuity. It is a well rewarding exer

Re: [Elecraft] A case for W1?

Hi Brian, You do have your grounds in your argument. However, W1 could be a piece of often used tool in our radio hobbies and highly likely to be used in the field. There is still a sector of builders like myself - would like to have a customised enclosure. I would like to spend more time in

RE: [Elecraft] A case for W1?

Agreed. Very different from other mini module kits from Elecraft, W1 is more often used and mostly likely for portable use in the field. Therefore, a customise carrying case or enclosure will be very handy and has market demand. If any group member has any good suggestions, please enlighten m

RE: [Elecraft] K2: Lower power on 12 & 10 meters

Hi Koret, No, you are very good indeed. 73 Johnny Siu VR2XMC now travelling at VK3 From: "Koert Wilmink" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2: Lower power on 12 & 10 meters Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2006 21:37:37 +0100 Dear all, I successfully finished my K2 #0561

RE: [Elecraft] K2 Modifications

Hi Scott, If you really don't like it, I shall take K2 from you at 80% of the original price, hihi. No, you have no need to worry. The modifications are for some limited cases and some personal preference. I built K2 since s/n 1146 to s/n 4597. Even the oldest one without any modification

[Elecraft] K2 in SSB - still unbeatable in its price category

The current KSB2 from Elecraft has already been modified with less ripple in the pass band. My KSB2 is an earlier model and has been modified to 2.4khz based on a kit supplied from Elecraft. Under the spectrogram, I notice that the latest configuration gives a fairy flat response across pass b

[Elecraft] WM1 Wattmeter and AT1

Hi Group, While I have already got a very nice LP100 from Larry, WM1 could be good for portable use. From reading the manual, it should be able to link with computer. Will there be any linking cable supplied by the kit to link WM1 with the PC? Where can I down load the program for the con

[Elecraft] Adjustment for more output power for K2

cannot be obtained from factory made transceivers. Regrettably, there are not many hams in Hong Kong exploring this area. TNX & 73, Johnny Siu VR2XMC From: "Don Wilhelm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Siu Johnny" <[EMAIL PROTECTE

[Elecraft] KAT2 power calibration

HI Don and the Group I have recently got Larry’s LP100 digital wattmeter (factory calibrated). I therefore used it to re-do the power calibration of KAT2 with K2. I did it according to the manual by adjusting R1 to get a matched reading between K2 and LP100. The K2 was set at 7100khz. How

Re: [Elecraft] KDSP2 - artifact

some extreme situation during the contest, I simply turned off the KDSP2 Could any of you in the list point me to the right direction? TNX & 73 Johnny Siu VR2XMC From: "PE1E" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Siu Johnny" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K

[Elecraft] KDSP2 - artifact

Hi Don, Thanks for your advice in the past. I used K2 in the CQ WW SSb contest. When I engaged the KDSP2, I found that there was too much artifact under SSB mode. I would be grateful if you could advise how I can adjust the parameters to lessen the artifact. I notice there are two paramet

RE: [Elecraft] XV144 paired with ICOM

Hi Wyn, Don is correct. There should be some spare pins in the DE9 which are of no use. How about rooting a +ve voltage from the cathode of D14 to one of these share pins? Then you prepare a specific cable solely for the connection from XV144 to IC781. Same set up can be used with my IC780

RE: [Elecraft] XV144 paired with Uniden HR-2600?

Hi Cathy, Just to further supplement my previous email. The overall performance in 144 Mhz will quite depend on the performance of your IF rig i.e. HR2600. In other words, it is impractical to think that XV144 will give you exceptional performance in 144 Mhx if your IF rig is not a good perf

RE: [Elecraft] XV144 paired with Uniden HR-2600?

Hi Cathy, If you are only using XV144 for RX mode, you don't have to do any modification. Even you use XV144 for any non K2 transceiver, the connection is also simple. The XV144 operation manual listed out all the connection possibilities. My K2 does not have any of the KIO2 or K60XV, the

[Elecraft] Fw: XV144 and XV432 : How good are they ?

Hi Martin, It is a very interesting and educational article in the webpage of DF9IC. I do not have the extensive equipment to do the test. However, I do use my ear to do a A, B, C comparison for the following under the same operation conditions: IC910H, IC970H, XV144+IC7800 The combinati

[Elecraft] XV144 transverter - additional fan installation

Hi Group, XV144 runs extremely hot during FM or other full duty cycle operation. The PCB of XV144 is very similar to that of XV432 so that there is space for a small computer fan. I bought an US$3.00 computer fan and installed it in the XV144 with due reference to the manual of XV432 fan in

RE: [Elecraft] K2 price increase

Yes, I also notice there are price increases in some of the options. Luckily, I have already purchased the required KAT2 and XV144 otherwise, I have to spend a bit more. 73 Johnny Siu VR2XMC From: "Dr. Dan Swartling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2 p

RE: [Elecraft] Why no IF shift ?

Hi Group, PRESS your delete button now if you don't like long winded arguement. For the price paid for K2, we have the chance to enjoy exceptionally RX performance near the top end transceivers. Naturally, we have to give up something e.g. band scope specturm, manual notch within AGC loop, IF

RE: [Elecraft] XV144 - another lesson

Hi Dave, Very pleased that you also share about your experience. How do you feel about the XV144 when compared with other V/U all mode transceivers? When you use your K2 to drive the XV144, do you use the K60XV? If not, what is your setting for drive level? 73 Johnny Siu VR2XMC From: d

[Elecraft] XV144 - further lesson learnt, experience sharing

Hi Group, Further to my earlier email about trouble shooting of my XV144 transverter, I would supplement the following observations: 1. When I used a transceiver as a signal tracer, I needed a step-by-step RF attenuator ahead of the front end of the transceiver. My attenuator is a 80dB one

Re: [Elecraft] Rookie help cry : A or B PCB , version C or D , firmware 2.01 or 2.04 ?

Hi Peter, Don's comment is very true indeed. I started K2 at the serial No1146 up to 4597. All K2s can be easily upgraded to latest specifications. For my s/n 4597, I have recently upgraded with the SSB B/W modification kit. The result is very pleased - better audio, less insertion loss, l

[Elecraft] K2 lowest power output

Hi Don, I do not have any power meter which can measure any RF power output less than 1 watt. Could you please advise the minimum output power level of K2 with the power knot fully CCW? BTW, under the SEC menu of K2, the transverter output (without the installation of KV60) can be lowered

[Elecraft] XV144 input level selection - working with IC7800

Hi Don, From page 3, specifications, of the XV144 Owner manual, the I.F. iput power range is from -20dBm to +39dBm. According to operation manul of IC7800, the transverter terminal output level is -20dBm (or 22mV). Does this mean that I.F. output of my IC7800 can still drive the XV144 to t

RE: [Elecraft] XV144 input level selection

Hi Don, I recheck the manual of my ICOM IC7800. It said a transverter level of -20dBm or 22mV. Is -20dBm equivalent to 22mv? Or is there a mis-print in the ICOM Manual? 73 Johnny Siu VR2XMC From: "Don Wilhelm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "johnny" <[EMAIL PROTEC