Re: [Elecraft] K1-4 4 band version gone?

2014-07-17 Thread Phil Wheeler
Bummer -- and Lisa's exact words from that link were more definite and final: /The 4-band board was discontinued due to a part availability issue that was crucial to the functionality of the KF1-4. So no, it will not be coming back sorry to say./ The 4-band K1 is a really nice, small QRP ra

Re: [Elecraft] K1-4 4 band version gone?

2014-07-17 Thread Bruce Beford
This is sad news indeed. I have built a few K1s, and repaired a few for others. The 4 band board made for a very capable rig, without the swapping that the 2 band version requires. A redesign/reintroduction would be nice, but I imagine it's primarily a business decision, rather than strictly an eng

Re: [Elecraft] K1-4 4 band version gone?

2014-07-17 Thread Gil G.
I emailed Elecraft about it and they said the 4-band module is unlikely to come back. http://radiopreppers.com/index.php/topic,824.0.html Gil. -- PGP Key: http://keskydee.com/gil.asc On Jul 17, 2014, at 11:47 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote: > needs an edit -- unless lack of a 4-band module is a tempo

Re: [Elecraft] K1-4 4 band version gone?

2014-07-17 Thread Phil Wheeler
Yes, Bruce, it looks like this: /T//he K1...A compact, high-performance CW rig that _you_ can build./ // /HF operation is more fun than ever these days--five watts is all you need to work worldwide DX. That's why we've packed up to four bands into our affordable, easy-to-build K1-

[Elecraft] K1-4 4 band version gone?

2014-07-17 Thread Bruce Beford
All this talk about the K1 backlight led me to look back at the K1 order page. There is no option for a 4-band version, nor for the KFL1-4 4-band filter module itself. Is this an oversight, or has the 4-band board been discontinued? If so, when and why? Also if so, then the K1 description page shou

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Backlight

2014-07-16 Thread Phil Wheeler
This link discusses doing a switch http://www.elecraft.com/K1/k1_backlight_mod_kit.htm Phil W7OX On 7/16/14, 9:59 AM, George Averill wrote: Does anyone have suggestions for installing the backlight mod in the K1? Which is best, 2 ma or 6 ma configuration? Has anyone installed a switch to tu

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Backlight

2014-07-16 Thread Mr. Long
I used the lower brightness level and it works great. The power draw is minimal and another switch is something else to break... K1 S/N. 3206 Sent from my iPad 73 Scotty / NU0S > On Jul 16, 2014, at 11:59, "George Averill" wrote: > > Does anyone have suggestions for installing the backlight

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Backlight

2014-07-16 Thread Don Wilhelm
George, If you operate mostly on battery, use the 2ma. option, otherwise I would use the 6 ma. for its extra brightness - but best is to install it initially for 2 ma, and then look at it to see if you think it is bright enough. I don't think there is room for a switch. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/

[Elecraft] K1 Backlight

2014-07-16 Thread George Averill
Does anyone have suggestions for installing the backlight mod in the K1? Which is best, 2 ma or 6 ma configuration? Has anyone installed a switch to turn it on or off? George __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailm

[Elecraft] K1 Tilt Stand

2014-06-07 Thread Dale Holloway, K4EQ
Does anyone have a KTS1 tilt stand for the K1 they would like to sell? If so, please email me directly at: d...@k4eq.net. Thanks. Dale, K4EQ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://

[Elecraft] K1

2014-05-14 Thread CT1BWW
Hi , I am looking for a K1, Four Bands , with ATU preferably with internal battery options. If you have one available, please reply with your offer . If you are from Europe is most easy due the customs . Thanking in advance Marq ct1bww -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.3

[Elecraft] [K1, K2, KX1, KX3] New at Dayton from QRPworks

2014-05-13 Thread Steve Silverman
QRPWorks will be introducing a new product for K1, K2, KX1, and KX3 users who operate in the field. It is called Key Log Go and will be in booth NH-0188 just down the aisle from Elecraft's booth. Our website, www.QRPworks.com will have details by opening day. Steve Silverman KB3SII QRP Works __

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Noise blanker

2014-05-10 Thread Toby Pennington
The K3 Noise Blankers are very effective against line noise FYI with no buckshoting off to the sides of your passband due to close by stations. Most rigs I have used are not this good and are not worth having in regards to the NB> Toby K4NH On 5/10/2014 2:27 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Joel,

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Noise blanker

2014-05-10 Thread Don Wilhelm
Joel, The K1 (and K2) noise blanker is designed to work on impulse noise - those noises with a fast rise time like automotive ignition noise or distant lightning clashes. It will not eliminate slow rising noises like power line noise. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/10/2014 1:21 PM, Joel wrote: I recent

[Elecraft] K1 Noise blanker

2014-05-10 Thread Joel
I recently assembled a K1 noise blanker. It doesn't seem to reduce my power line noise any. Any one have any suggestions or comments? Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Hel

Re: [Elecraft] K1 test problem

2014-05-04 Thread WILLIS COOKE via Elecraft
I have no direct experience with the K1, but the first think I would look for is the diodes installed backward.  The band will be on the output (negative) end of the diode.  The next thing to look for is that all the diodes are open.     Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ & Trustee N5B

Re: [Elecraft] K1 test problem

2014-05-04 Thread Mike Morrow
> I am a first time "K1" builder and am having a very difficult > time getting the proper voltage measurements for the test on > page 46 of the manual. > Test point J7 pin 8 should be 3.8vdc I get "0" > The test points on Diodes "D9","D10","D11","D13", all measure "0" Are you sure you performed

Re: [Elecraft] K1 test problem

2014-05-04 Thread Don Wilhelm
You have no voltage coming into the T/R switch from the 6T voltage rail. Do you have the 6T voltage anywhere? Do a TUNE and check the voltage at P1 pin 7 - it should be near 6 volts. If OK there, you can go on, but if nothing there, you will have to backtrack to the Front Panel Board - the vo

[Elecraft] K1 test problem

2014-05-04 Thread Leroy Bellefeuille
I am a first time "K1" builder and am having a very difficult time getting the proper voltage measurements for the test on page 46 of the manual. Test point J7 pin 8 should be 3.8vdc I get "0" The test points on Diodes "D9","D10","D11","D13", all measure "0" Any suggestions as to how to go abo

[Elecraft] K1 Help Needed

2014-03-25 Thread Warren Allred
Well, I seem to always have problems when I buy a used radio... Strike 3... :\ The other two were a complete loss but this one I need to salvage! I just bought a K1 and I think it has receive issues. I was trying to get on the air last night and hitting people with lot's of signal (579, 589, 5

Re: [Elecraft] K1

2014-03-24 Thread Don Wilhelm
A 37/63 alloy solder is easier to work with than 60/40 because it has a lower melting point, and being a eutectic alloy, it has no plastic state - it goes right from a liquid to a solid, therefore no cold solder joints resulting from crystallization from movement of the connection during the pl

Re: [Elecraft] K1

2014-03-24 Thread JohnE
Hello John. I've built a several Elecraft kits - Don't try to build it without a temperature-controlled solder station. I use an Aoyue 937 (No connection to them - just a satisfied customer). But there are plenty others. Also make sure you use nice solder - like .032 60/40 solder. A digital mul

Re: [Elecraft] K1

2014-03-24 Thread Don Wilhelm
John, Pay attention to the soldering. If you are not 'solder skilled', check out the soldering tutorial at the Elecraft website. Do a good job of stripping and tinning the leads of the toroids. The 'solder blob' method works best IMHO. Before you begin, take note of any errata sheets and mark

Re: [Elecraft] K1

2014-03-24 Thread Joe K2UF
...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gil G. Sent: Monday, March 24, 2014 4:20 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 On Mon, 2014-03-24 at 19:42 +, jc3...@comcast.net wrote: > Howdy, I new to amateur radio. Just received a K1 kit to build. > This is my first kit. After I get it built a

Re: [Elecraft] K1

2014-03-24 Thread Gil G.
On Mon, 2014-03-24 at 19:42 +, jc3...@comcast.net wrote: > Howdy, I new to amateur radio. Just received a K1 kit to build. > This is my first kit. After I get it built and get going I plan > to only operate with CW on 15 & 40 meters. > Any words of wisdom are welcome. > > 73, John. KG7IR

[Elecraft] K1

2014-03-24 Thread jc3366
Howdy, I new to amateur radio. Just received a K1 kit to build. This is my first kit. After I get it built and get going I plan to only operate with CW on 15 & 40 meters. Any words of wisdom are welcome.   73, John. KG7IRP   __ Elec

[Elecraft] K1: For sale K1 Band Filter Boards

2014-03-21 Thread Jim Sheldon
The wired & tested 20/40 meter board has been spoken for, but the unbuilt 17/15 meter board is still available. Jim - W0EB - K1 Band Filter Boards for sale. I have a new, unopened, unbuilt 2 band (17 and 15 meter) f

[Elecraft] K1: For sale K1 Band Filter Boards

2014-03-21 Thread Jim Sheldon
K1 Band Filter Boards for sale. I have a new, unopened, unbuilt 2 band (17 and 15 meter) filter board kit plus a wired and tested 2 band 40 and 20 meter board for sale. When I got the K1 from an individual who hadn't built it, it came as a 2 band (40 & 20) radio. I ordered, built & installed t

Re: [Elecraft] K1 construction manual for Rev D and earlier

2014-03-18 Thread Don Wilhelm
Ken, Sorry, I do not have an older K1 manual. If anyone has a pdf copy, I would like to have it too. I can tell you how I set the TS offset on these older K1s, but it does take a few extra pieces of gear. I use a signal generator (another transmitter working into a dummy load will do) to pr

Re: [Elecraft] K1 construction manual for Rev D and earlier

2014-03-18 Thread Sam Morgan
try here: http://www.elecraft.com/K2_Manual_Download_Page.htm#K1 look for: K1 Manual (.pdf)(5.1MB) K1 Owner's Manual, Rev I, April 15, 2011 then look on page 48 of the pdf (page 47 in the manual) where it says: Transmit Offset Adjustment Locate the offset test switch (S2) on the bottom of the RF

[Elecraft] K1 construction manual for Rev D and earlier

2014-03-18 Thread ke4rg
Does anyone have a PDF of this older manual, in particular the section on setting the transmitter offset? TNX! Ken - ke4rg __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/m

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Keyer Problem

2014-03-17 Thread Ken Wezeman
HND it was. I don't know how that could have happened, but it did. I forgot about that menu option because I never use it. Thanks for the speedy reply! It's nice to know that there are gurus like you out there watching out for us. Ken - N9QIL On 3/17/2014 8:28 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Ken,

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Keyer Problem

2014-03-17 Thread Don Wilhelm
Ken, Did you inadvertently change the menu INP parameter to HND? If that is OK. try reseating the firmware to clean off any possible oxidation on the leads and socket. Still did not fix it? Re-solder R19, R20 and RP5. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/17/2014 7:54 AM, Ken Wezeman wrote: I have used my K1 f

[Elecraft] K1 Keyer Problem

2014-03-17 Thread Ken Wezeman
I have used my K1 for years without a problem. Some time ago the keyer started sending a few random dits and dahs in the middle of a QSO for no obvious reason. I let it sit for a few days while I thought about that and when I tried it again it worked normally. Now it has a new problem. The l

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Kit display back light

2014-03-13 Thread Dyarnes
Hi All, Notwithstanding the commentary to the contrary, I retrofitted my K1 some years back with the backlight option. It certainly wasn't a "piece of cake", but it wasn't that daunting either. It just took a little time and effort. If you assembled your K1, you certainly can do the retrof

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Kit display back light

2014-03-12 Thread Will Ravenel
I've also installed the backlight retrofit and did not find it particularly difficult - just a little tedious. The tedious part is removing the remnants of the old LED pins and cleaning the holes after snipping the LED off. It helps to have a good solder sucker and braid. Just put on some sooth

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Kit display back light

2014-03-12 Thread Phil Wheeler
Thanks for that input, Eric! 73, Phil -- Sent from my iPhone 5S > On Mar 12, 2014, at 11:09, EricJ wrote: > > Not so fast, Phil. It IS a fun project. I've done two: my own and one for a > fellow ham. (That's mine in the photo on the K1 Mods order page) It isn't > "exceptionally" difficult i

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Kit display back light

2014-03-12 Thread EricJ
Not so fast, Phil. It IS a fun project. I've done two: my own and one for a fellow ham. (That's mine in the photo on the K1 Mods order page) It isn't "exceptionally" difficult if you follow the Elecraft directions explicitly for the retrofit. If you can build a K1, you can retrofit the backligh

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Kit display back light

2014-03-12 Thread Mike Morrow
Peter wrote: > Retrofitting the K1 backlight is exceptionally difficult, and > installing new is easy. Phil wrote: > Thanks, Peter. I have a 4-band K1 I seldom use > (S/N #18) and was considering adding the backlight > as a "fun project". Maybe not so "fun" :-) I confirm Peter's assessment.

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Kit display back light

2014-03-12 Thread Phil Wheeler
Thanks, Peter. I have a 4-band K1 I seldom use (S/N #18) and was considering adding the backlight as a "fun project". Maybe not so "fun" :-) My less exotic approach of wearing a headlamp will have to do. 73, Phil w7ox On 3/12/14, 9:13 AM, Peter Wollan wrote: Retrofitting the K1 backlight

[Elecraft] K1 Kit display back light

2014-03-12 Thread Jim Sheldon
Got all the information I needed on it. Thanks to all that responded. Jim - W0EB I picked up an unopened, 2 band K1 kit from an individual that bought a KX3 before he got around to opening & building the K1. It's arriving today and I want to install the display backlight option (I don't be

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Kit display back light

2014-03-12 Thread Peter Wollan
Retrofitting the K1 backlight is exceptionally difficult, and installing new is easy. You could start assembling the K1, but for sure wait on the lcd assembly till you get the backlight parts. The assembly instructions are on the Elecraft site, you can read up on it before anything arrives.

[Elecraft] K1 Kit display back light

2014-03-12 Thread Jim Sheldon
I picked up an unopened, 2 band K1 kit from an individual that bought a KX3 before he got around to opening & building the K1. It's arriving today and I want to install the display backlight option (I don't believe he had ordered this option with the kit). I plan on starting the build as soon

Re: [Elecraft] K1 kit not showing resistance values at test points

2014-02-16 Thread Don Wilhelm
Andy, On the ohmmeter range, for the most accurate reading, use the scale that is just above the resistance value you are expecting. In other words, if you are expecting greater than 10k ohms, use the 20k scale. or if you are expecting less than 1k, use the 2k range. If you are using a meter

Re: [Elecraft] K1 kit not showing resistance values at test points

2014-02-16 Thread Andy kb1kyn
Thank you don for your points. First off the meter I am using has a maximum range of 40 M Ohms and I tested each point using the maximum range setting. The pins that indicated an "OF" reading were number 6, 7, 8, 14 and 16. All had a specified resistance of >100 k except for 16 which specified>1k.

Re: [Elecraft] K1 kit not showing resistance values at test points

2014-02-16 Thread Don Wilhelm
Andy, Your "of" indication is a valid measurement - therefore it is a "reading" It is a higher resistance than the range your meter is set to - switch to a higher range. Once your range is above 100k, if it still indicates "of", you know that the resistance is greater than 100k, therefore all i

[Elecraft] K1 kit not showing resistance values at test points

2014-02-16 Thread Andy kb1kyn
I am building the k1 kit and am at the rf board, part 1 test section. Of the eight points to be tested on the 20 pin connector only four are showing values. The meter on the other four is indicating "of" or overflow, which the meters manual indicates as infinity. The values in the instructions do s

[Elecraft] K1-4

2014-02-12 Thread kh6golf
For sale K1-4 Bands: 40,30,20 and 17meters KAT1 : Automatic Tuner KNB1: Noise Blanker Backlight Mod It is a surplus to my needs, now that I have a KX3. Asking $375. Very good condition with limited use.

Re: [Elecraft] K1 build website?

2014-02-03 Thread Sam Morgan
also: http://www2.opparc.org/mirrors/n0ss/www.n0ss.net/index_k1.html I'll let you dig for more: https://www.google.com/search?q=elecraft+K1+assembly On 2/3/2014 10:56 AM, Sam Morgan wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxPV_jC4RTE On 2/3/2014 10:44 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Jim, None t

Re: [Elecraft] K1 build website?

2014-02-03 Thread Sam Morgan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxPV_jC4RTE On 2/3/2014 10:44 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Jim, None that I know of, but the manual is straight-forward, just follow through the assembly steps and you should not have a problem. If there is something you do not understand, just ask on this reflector an

Re: [Elecraft] K1 build website?

2014-02-03 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jim, None that I know of, but the manual is straight-forward, just follow through the assembly steps and you should not have a problem. If there is something you do not understand, just ask on this reflector and you are likely to get help quickly. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/1/2014 5:19 PM, Jim Hah

Re: [Elecraft] ELECRAFT K1-4 on 160 Meters- Schematics Needed

2014-01-19 Thread Don Wilhelm
Byron, Not possible. The K1-4 has only 2 low pass filters, one has a cutoff frequency above the 30 meter band and works well for both 40 and 30 meters. The other has a cutoff above the 15 meter band and works well for 20, 17, and/or 15 meters. You could use the lower band for 160 meters (wit

[Elecraft] ELECRAFT K1-4 on 160 Meters- Schematics Needed

2014-01-19 Thread Byron Allen
Anyone have a schematic to get a K1-4 on 160 meters ??? BYRON / N4AX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list

[Elecraft] K1 Sold

2014-01-06 Thread Robert Brock
My K1 has been sold. Thanks to all who responded. Bob - K9OSC -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K1-Sold-tp7582579.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] K1 For Sale

2014-01-06 Thread Robert Brock
I have a like new K1 4-band for sale covering 40/30/20 and 15 meters, S/N 3141. Included is the KAT1 Antenna Tuner, KNB1 Noise Blanker and a custom red oak tilt stand. Original owner/builder of this radio in a non-smoking home this radio is in pristine condition. I built this radio very carefull

Re: [Elecraft] K1 changes?

2013-12-31 Thread wd9dui
Mike, thanks for info, will press on with the 15 to 20M change. Gary From: Mike Morrow-3 [via Elecraft] Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 9:44 AM To: wd9dui Subject: Re: K1 changes? > I have a K1 SN00738, I am looking for information on changing > the current 15M frequency to 20M. > The comb

Re: [Elecraft] K1 changes?

2013-12-31 Thread Mike Morrow
> I have a K1 SN00738, I am looking for information on changing > the current 15M frequency to 20M. > The combination I have is 40M/15M, can I just order the K1B20, > and change out the parts? Yes...exactly. You may need to ask Elecraft to send you the wire for re-winding the 15m toroids...the

[Elecraft] K1 changes?

2013-12-31 Thread wd9dui
I have a K1 SN00738, I am looking for information on changing the current 15M frequency to 20M. The combination I have is 40M/15M, can I just order the K1B20, and change out the parts? I also have Ver 109 I understand the they now are at 109E, what is the difference? -- View this message in co

[Elecraft] Elecraft K1 & KAT1 option & BL2

2013-12-23 Thread Marc Schijven
Just want to let the K1 users know, today I completed the ATU KAT1, and the unit is FB, and in combination with BL2 to my end fed ZEPP wire, fed with symmetrical feed line, matching goes very Fine. Nice option to enhance the K1. 73 PE1FJN Marc ___

[Elecraft] K1 Power Out vs. Current Draw

2013-12-20 Thread Paul Kirley
Wayne N6KR has addressed the matter of K1 transmit efficiency in his note at http://www.elecraft.com/TechNotes/k1_battery_op.htm Wayne's formula shows the most efficient power setting as a function of supply voltage. It's easy to remember: square the supply voltage and divide by 25. Basically,

Re: [Elecraft] K1 power out vs current draw.

2013-12-19 Thread Mike Morrow
The following is not the detail and the variable parameters that were requested, but FWIW: My K1 (with LCD backlight, KNB1, KAT1, KFL1-4) on 10.12 MHz using a 12.6-volt DC supply consumes On RECEIVE Low AF volume out 60 mA High AF volume out 120 mA On TRANSMIT to 50-ohm

[Elecraft] Elecraft K1 SN2761 on 160m QRV

2013-12-18 Thread Marc Schijven
Hello Elecraft K1 users, You have an Elecraft K1, and are thinking to go to 160m! I followed the idea that was reported by Don W3FPR in 2006, ordered the X-tal at Andy Fleischer in Germany(For Europe), and it is working, made yesterday my 1st QSO on 160m. I made a small manual, with

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Revisions & Updates to K1-4

2013-12-11 Thread Mike Morrow
Mike - NZ1MT wrote: > ...My power supply puts out a rock solid 13.8V, > K1 display indicated 13.4V key down. You likely already know that those two different voltages are due to the normal voltage drop across the reverse polarity protection diode RF-D16. I neglected to mention that http://w

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Revisions & Updates to K1-4

2013-12-11 Thread Mike - NZ1MT
Thanks for the fast reply Mike! I forget to mention My power supply puts out a rock solid 13.8V, K1 display indicated 13.4V key down. Will look into the other items thanks. Mike - NZ1MT On Wednesday, December 11, 2013 12:55 PM, Mike Morrow wrote: Mike - NZ1MT wrote: > Based on the K1

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Revisions & Updates to K1-4

2013-12-11 Thread Don Wilhelm
Mike, You have already received information on the level of that K1, and I would not see any need to upgrade the KAT1 firmware. The maximum power output on 20 meters may be limited due to several reasons, but the 5 watts does meet specifications. If the actual power output matches the OUT m

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Revisions & Updates to K1-4

2013-12-11 Thread Mike Morrow
Mike - NZ1MT wrote: > Based on the K1 RF main board, KFL1-4, and KAT1 versions listed below > I was wondering what other eprom revision updates and changes are > available that I should implementing. > >K1 RF 2000 Rev D - MCU 1.09e That's the latest version, AFAIK. It's been unchanged since 2001

[Elecraft] K1 Revisions & Updates to K1-4

2013-12-11 Thread Mike - NZ1MT
Hi all, I'm the proud owner of a K1-4  #1066 that appears to be working very well. Based on the K1 RF main board, KFL1-4, and KAT1 versions listed below I was wondering what other eprom revision updates and changes are available that I should implementing. K1 RF 2000 Rev D - MCU 1.09e KFL1-4

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale Elecraft K1 4-band

2013-11-29 Thread David Ek
The K1 has been sold. 73, Dave NK0E David Ek wrote: >Gang, > >I never thought I'd do this, but I'm selling my Elecraft K1 4-band QRP >rig #1066. I purchased and built this radio in 2002 and have used it >mostly portable for hundreds if not thousands of contacts.

[Elecraft] For Sale Elecraft K1 4-band

2013-11-29 Thread David Ek
Gang, I never thought I'd do this, but I'm selling my Elecraft K1 4-band QRP rig #1066. I purchased and built this radio in 2002 and have used it mostly portable for hundreds if not thousands of contacts. Includes KAT1 internal tuner, KBT1 internal battery pack, and the backlig

[Elecraft] K1 Owners in Southern Wisconsin

2013-11-13 Thread fanhillbob
I am considering a K1. Would like to meet you and talk about your K1 72 Bob near Madison -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K1-Owners-in-Southern-Wisconsin-tp7580828.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _

[Elecraft] K1 owners in Southern Wisconsin

2013-11-13 Thread Bob and Jan Paiva
I'm considering the K1 kit and would like to speak with K1 owners in Southern Wisconin. My QTH is 30miles West of Madison. I am willing to drive to meet you and your K1. Hi Hi Please feel free to email me at boband...@tds.net 72 Bob __ El

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Band Display Problem

2013-11-07 Thread Don Wilhelm
Eric, You inadvertently changed a menu setting. The band that is displayed is a menu setting. Enter the menu and scroll to the "b3" setting - if it shows "b1" (or some different number), tap BAND until to changes to b3 - then EDIT the parameter - tap BAND to change it to 14 mHz. 73, Don W3

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Band Display Problem

2013-11-07 Thread EricJ
10:16:08 -0800 > From: eric_c...@hotmail.com > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] K1 Band Display Problem > > K1, SN 1976 with 1.09E firmware, 4 band module and ATU. It's been > working flawlessly since I built it around 2005 or so. > > It works fine on rec

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Band Display Problem

2013-11-07 Thread Dale Putnam
- WC7S in Wy > Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2013 10:16:08 -0800 > From: eric_c...@hotmail.com > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] K1 Band Display Problem > > K1, SN 1976 with 1.09E firmware, 4 band module and ATU. It's been > working flawlessly since I

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Band Display Problem

2013-11-07 Thread Mike WA8BXN
It sounds to me like a menu setting for band 3 and not a hardware problem. 73 - Mike WA8BXN ---Original Message--- From: EricJ Date: 11/7/2013 1:16:28 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K1 Band Display Problem K1, SN 1976 with 1.09E

[Elecraft] K1 Band Display Problem

2013-11-07 Thread EricJ
K1, SN 1976 with 1.09E firmware, 4 band module and ATU. It's been working flawlessly since I built it around 2005 or so. It works fine on receive and transmit on all bands except that when changing bands it displays 7, 10, 10, 21. Though indicating 10 mhz, it works fine on 14 mhz, but the disp

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Internally Generated Signal

2013-10-29 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jim, The K1 actually counts the VFO frequency, so if you have calibrated the CAL OPF frequency to the ARRL broadcasts, you should be good for that entire band. The unfortunate part is that the ARRL broadcasts may not be exactly on the published frequencies, so do a double check several days ru

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Internally Generated Signal

2013-10-29 Thread Letsrun100
Thanks for the responses. Now that I know it is a very weak signal I'm listening for, I've listened more closely and I do hear a tone just below the band edges. (These old ears don't work like they used to). It seems there are too many variables to use this as an accurate signal to align the

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Internally Generated Signal (Long Response)

2013-10-29 Thread Don Wilhelm
Mike, Are you misinterpreting the meaning of "zero-beat"? Zero-beat does not mean tuning the signal to zero audio frequency. It does mean that the signal is tuned to the same pitch as another tone (the sidetone). When the two tones are close in frequency, you will hear a 3rd low pitched tone

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Internally Generated Signal (Long Response)

2013-10-29 Thread Mike Morrow
Don wrote: > While what you say about the K1 display indicating the transmit carrier > frequency is technically correct, I believe you are over-complicating > things. The K1 (and all Elecraft products) properly calibrated will > indicate the transmit carrier frequency - so when receiving 10 MH

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Internally Generated Signal (Long Response)

2013-10-29 Thread Don Wilhelm
Mike, While what you say about the K1 display indicating the transmit carrier frequency is technically correct, I believe you are over-complicating things. The K1 (and all Elecraft products) properly calibrated will indicate the transmit carrier frequency - so when receiving 10 MHz WWV, the

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Internally Generated Signal (Long Response) Correction

2013-10-28 Thread Mike Morrow
I wrote: > My K1 uses an CW offset of 600 Hz. That means that when my K1 > is zero beat with 1 MHz WWV, the frequency displayed should > be 600 Hz below 1 kHz, or .6 kHz. That last figure should have been ".4 kHz". Mike / KK5F

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Internally Generated Signal (Long Response)

2013-10-28 Thread Mike Morrow
Jim / KI9M wrote: > Page 58 refers to "internally-generated band edge signals". > > I can't seem to find it. Does the K1 really have an internally > generated signal? There is no such signal there that is purposely designed for such use. But there is a signal at the *lower* edge of a band begin

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Internally Generated Signal

2013-10-28 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jim, If you have no other signal source, the K1 "raspy" signal at 99.7 below the band edge will get the frequency calibration "in the ballpark". It may be off by 0.1 kHz or so. If you cannot find it, you may have a receive sensitivity problem with your K1 and that is quite another problem.

[Elecraft] K1 Internally Generated Signal

2013-10-28 Thread Letsrun100
Referring to operating frequency calibration: Page 41 of the manual reads, "In the case of the internally generated signal, tap W P M + or W P M - until the display reads 99.7." Page 58 refers to "internally-generated band edge signals". I also noticed the K2 manual mentions the "internally

Re: [Elecraft] K1 stopped working on 15m and 20m

2013-10-26 Thread John Reed, W8DE
I don't have ready access to a transmitter or signal generator. I can try to come up with something. I did find that I can hear the third harmonic of XG2 7040Mhz at 21120 Mhz with my general coverage receiver when I connect the output to the receiver antenna. I pushed some of the windings on K1'

Re: [Elecraft] K1 stopped working on 15m and 20m

2013-10-25 Thread Don Wilhelm
John, If you cannot find a signal generator, do you (or a friend) have a transmitter that can produce a signal on 15 meters? If so (that is a signal generator), run it into a dummy load and connect a wire "antenna" to the K1 placed near enough to the dummy load to produce a signal that you c

Re: [Elecraft] K1 stopped working on 15m and 20m

2013-10-25 Thread John Reed, W8DE
Don, thanks for the tip. The problem was the band pass filter adjustment. I don't have a signal generator that will cover K1's 15m reception. So when I built the radio I only tuned it for operation on 20m. Recently I tried to tuning the filters on 15m by tuning in W1AW code practice frequency,

Re: [Elecraft] K1 stopped working on 15m and 20m

2013-10-25 Thread Don Wilhelm
John, The most common cause of 20 meter failure on the K1 is the 22 MHz crystal on the filter board is not active enough to provide a sufficient LO for the Pre-Mixer. It is possible that the 15 meter crystal (29 MHz) is not sufficiently active too, but I don't have enough information to draw a

[Elecraft] K1 stopped working on 15m and 20m

2013-10-25 Thread John Reed, W8DE
My K1-4 was working well when I first built it. Now I'm having some problems on 20m and maybe also 15m. Here is what it is doing: 40m and 30m: receives well and transmits 7 watts as calculated with voltage measurements on the DL1 dummy load. 20m : no reception and no signal heard from the XG2

[Elecraft] K1-4, S/N. 3206

2013-10-09 Thread Scotty Long
Don and all on the post thanks for help and input. The K1 is working/playing great. Just worked Randy KB4QQJ on 40m with his KX3 sounding great as well. Now I must save up for my K2... 73-Scotty-NU0S Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID

[Elecraft] K1#3219 HAS BEEN SOLD

2013-10-09 Thread Robert 'RC' Conley
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Re: [Elecraft] K1-4, S/N. 3206

2013-10-09 Thread Scotty Long
Hey I got the ATU figured out. My bad as the kids say. I did not exit the menu when taking the tests. All the options are installed now. Now off to make more QSO's. Ready for pbmme polar bear QRP weekend. Grrr... 73-Scotty-NU0S Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Scotty Long wro

Re: [Elecraft] K1-4, S/N. 3206

2013-10-09 Thread Don Wilhelm
Scotty, You should be looking for the lowest voltage available - if it in not in the low millivolt range, (less than 10 mV) you have some problem. The most common cause of problems is T1. Inadequately stripped and tinned toroid leads, leads in the wrong holes, the toroid wound in the wrong

[Elecraft] K1-4, S/N. 3206

2013-10-09 Thread Scotty Long
I changed out the headphone jack now the speaker is working again thank you. What voltage am I looking for at TP1 SWR bridge adjustment??? mV - V? On the KAT1. T1 is wound correctly. Relays all soldered. Thank you, Scotty/NU0S Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID

Re: [Elecraft] K1 headphone jack

2013-10-08 Thread Scotty Long
s of experience, Hi! 73 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Peter Eijlander (PA0PJE) Sent: Monday, October 07, 2013 2:11 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 headphone jack >

Re: [Elecraft] K1 headphone jack

2013-10-07 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
nt: Monday, October 07, 2013 2:11 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 headphone jack > Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > > in my K2 (built in 2000) and > it has had a lot use. Mine went broke after some 6 years of use so I ordered a new one. Still need to replace i

Re: [Elecraft] K1 headphone jack

2013-10-07 Thread Scotty Long
Yes it is not a big deal by any means as I use headphones about 100% anyway. Just nice for listening to rag chews while working in the shack. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID "Peter Eijlander (PA0PJE)" wrote: > Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > > in my K2 (built in 2000) and > it has had a

Re: [Elecraft] K1 headphone jack

2013-10-07 Thread Peter Eijlander (PA0PJE)
Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: in my K2 (built in 2000) and it has had a lot use. Mine went broke after some 6 years of use so I ordered a new one. Still need to replace it...:-) I have a dummy plug at hand to turn off the internal speaker of my K2, the headphone jack connection is still ok, just t

Re: [Elecraft] K1 headphone jack

2013-10-07 Thread Scotty Long
Mine as well and I usually just leave the headphones plugged in... Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: I don't know about options, but FWIW, it seems to be a problem with *some* jacks. I still have the original headphone jack in my K2 (built in 2000) and it has ha

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