Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Drift During Field Day

1 hz? My hallicrafters crystal controlled oscillator was rated less than 400 hz an hour drift after warm- up (it will do much better than that after 1 hour of warmup), That was considered very stable in 1962. I still use it in short qsos where I barely hear 10 hz of drift in 5 minutes, after

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Drift During Field Day

ONE Hertz?? 73 Jay K3BH On Mon, Jun 29, 2020, at 18:35, Ian Kahn, NV4C wrote: > All, > > I have KX2 s/n 2862. I noticed while operating Field Day that, about > every 15 minutes, it would drift down 1 Hz. Has anyone else ever seen > this in their KX2? I will admit it is possible this was just

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Drift During Field Day

Not directly. I was outside, but under a pop-up canopy. Thanks and 73, Ian, NV4C On Mon, Jun 29, 2020 at 7:39 PM Fred Jensen wrote: > Was it in the sun? > > 73, > Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW > Sparks NV DM09dn > Washoe County > > On 6/29/2020 3:35 PM, Ian Kahn, NV4C wrote: > > All, > > > > I have KX2

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Drift During Field Day

Was it in the sun? 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 6/29/2020 3:35 PM, Ian Kahn, NV4C wrote: All, I have KX2 s/n 2862. I noticed while operating Field Day that, about every 15 minutes, it would drift down 1 Hz. Has anyone else ever seen this in their KX2? I will

[Elecraft] KX2 Drift During Field Day

All, I have KX2 s/n 2862. I noticed while operating Field Day that, about every 15 minutes, it would drift down 1 Hz. Has anyone else ever seen this in their KX2? I will admit it is possible this was just the effect of RF getting back into the rig, but at 10W, I'm not really sure where

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 power cable polarity?

My .sig at the bottom says it all. 73 Bill AE6JV On 6/27/20 at 6:48 PM, k2...@kanafi.org (Phil Kane) wrote: > Unfortunately I have found two standards for > "zip cord" markings - white stripe on positive, and white stripe on > negative. Your multi-meter is your friend.

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 power cable polarity?

: June 28, 2020 12:02 a.m. To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Reply to: donw...@embarqmail.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 power cable polarity? For Elecraft gear, the shell is always V- (ground). Other gear may be different. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/27/2020 8:08 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > On 6/27/2020 2:22

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 power cable polarity?

For Elecraft gear, the shell is always V- (ground). Other gear may be different. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/27/2020 8:08 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On 6/27/2020 2:22 PM, hawley, charles j jr wrote: Measure which wire goes to the outside shell of the connector, that’s ground. Not always -- I have at least

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 power cable polarity?

On 6/27/2020 5:12 PM, Jay Rutherford wrote: > You really need to check before connecting a power supply. My Tecsun PL600 > charger shows positive on the outside shell. Who ever dreamed that one up?! Telephone industry standards have the negative 48V as the "hot" side. 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 power cable polarity?

All good info about different rigs having reverse polarities on the connector. But this is about the cable for the KX2. BTW, if you read page 5 of the KX2 manual, under power supply, the manual states that the center pin is + and the striped wire is +. Checking the cable with an ohmmeter is

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 power cable polarity?

You really need to check before connecting a power supply. My Tecsun PL600 charger shows positive on the outside shell. Who ever dreamed that one up?! 73 Jay K3BH On Sat, Jun 27, 2020, at 20:08, Jim Brown wrote: > On 6/27/2020 2:22 PM, hawley, charles j jr wrote: > > Measure which wire goes to

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 power cable polarity?

On 6/27/2020 2:22 PM, hawley, charles j jr wrote: Measure which wire goes to the outside shell of the connector, that’s ground. Not always -- I have at least one consumer product and one piece of pro test gear that has V+ to the outside of the connector. 73, Jim K9YC

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 power cable polarity?

On 6/27/2020 2:22 PM, hawley, charles j jr wrote: > Measure which wire goes to the outside shell of the connector, that’s ground. That's about the only way. Unfortunately I have found two standards for "zip cord" markings - white stripe on positive, and white stripe on negative. Your

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 power cable polarity?

Measure which wire goes to the outside shell of the connector, that’s ground. Chuck Jack Hawley KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Jun 27, 2020, at 9:51 AM, Doug Daniels wrote: > > Just opened the box on my new KX2, and am about to put powerpoles on the > power cable. Since both sides

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 power cable polarity?

Ian Kahn writes: > The side with the white stripes us the positive. I just did the same thing > last night. > > 73 de, > > Ian, NV4C > > On Sat, Jun 27, 2020, 10:52 AM Doug Daniels wrote: > >> Just opened the box on my new KX2, and am about to put powerpoles on the >> power cable. Since both

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 power cable polarity?

The side with the white stripes us the positive. I just did the same thing last night. 73 de, Ian, NV4C On Sat, Jun 27, 2020, 10:52 AM Doug Daniels wrote: > Just opened the box on my new KX2, and am about to put powerpoles on the > power cable. Since both sides of the wire are black, which is

[Elecraft] KX2 power cable polarity?

Just opened the box on my new KX2, and am about to put powerpoles on the power cable. Since both sides of the wire are black, which is the positive, the one with the white dashes? Thanks. -- --... ...-- Doug __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] KX2 + KXPA100 = weird CAT behavior

Hi, I am trying to get the decoded CW out of the kx2 usb/serial port using the CAT TT1;/TT0; commands. This works fine on the KX2 with direct connection - however, when going through the KXPA100, instead of receiving only the CW characters, there is a ^FL; appended, like this:

[Elecraft] KX2 FW update

HI I just noticed a firmware update for the KX2. 3.00/152. It's on the Elecraft firmware KX2 page. 73Jim Hk7sss __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 / KPA500 (resolved)

Let me answer a couple questions here in one message. Jack - I recall from working with you several years ago on a similar situation that indeed, the amp “defaults” to 60 meters when the K3 is off. Also, with the interrupter in place, and NO cable between K3 Key Out and amp, the K3 does NOT

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 / KPA500

I’m not sure what connections are made between each radio and the amp and the other radio. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 28, 2020, at 8:35 PM, Mark Goldberg wrote: > > My confusion is connecting the KPA500 to both the KX2 and K3 at the same > time. I use my KPA500 with two

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 / KPA500

My confusion is connecting the KPA500 to both the KX2 and K3 at the same time. I use my KPA500 with two different radios, but it is only connected to one of them at a time. In my case it is: RF, RS232 and PTT in from my TS-590S OR RF, and PTT in from my KX3 I assumed that pull ups / downs when

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 / KPA500

I went back and reread this . My question is this - with the interrupter in place, does the K3 still key the amplifier? I suspect you are running into the issue of pull-ups on the K3 pulling the PTT signal up to Vcc. Of course Vcc when the K3 is off is 0 volts, which causes the KPA to key. We

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 / KPA500

Jim; Disconnect the AUX IO cable from the KPA and try it again with the KX2. Does it have band it likes to stay on? (I’m thinking 60 meters here). 73! Jack, W6FB > On Apr 28, 2020, at 2:47 PM, James Bennett via Elecraft > wrote: > > Hi Mark, > > In one of the books I have (or had), possibly

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 / KPA500

On 4/28/2020 2:47 PM, James Bennett via Elecraft wrote: connecting a KX3 along with a K3 to a KPA500/KAT500. The diagram had a splitter in use for the key line, as I recall. Yes. I've done that for years with K3 feeding KPA500 and tube amp (first Ten Tec 425, now 87A and KPA1500). I use

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 / KPA500

Hi Mark, In one of the books I have (or had), possibly the Fred Cady KX3 book, there was a diagram of connecting a KX3 along with a K3 to a KPA500/KAT500. The diagram had a splitter in use for the key line, as I recall. And when I had my KX3 that was exactly what I did, and it worked fine.

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 / KPA500

First thing I’d try is to connect the KX2 directly to the amp and see what happens. Then work out your switches. Also, if you have tuned the KAT500 with the K3, it’s not necessary to retune with the KX2. Just By-Pass it’s tuner and go. Same antenna, right - same amp. Sent from my iPhone

[Elecraft] KX2 / KPA500

"So, it seems like the amp is not sensing the RF frequency coming out of the KX2 - but why?" If the KPA500 is sensing RF frequency it will display the appropriate band on its display. Does it? Loss of RX signal could be caused by failure of the KPA500 T/R switch or it could always be

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 / KPA500

James What happens if you unplug the PTT lead from the KPA500? Does your receive return? Mike va3mw On Tue, Apr 28, 2020 at 3:02 PM James Bennett via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > I’ve run into an interesting situation that has me puzzled. Probably some > dumb pilot error,

[Elecraft] KX2 / KPA500

I’ve run into an interesting situation that has me puzzled. Probably some dumb pilot error, but after an hour or so looking through the manuals and thinking about it - I gotta call in the experts. I’ve had a K3 for ten years and the KPA500/KAT500 for maybe four or five years. They work great.

[Elecraft] KX2 With W9RAN "Versatile T/R Switch" for SDR

Hi All - wondering if any of you KX2 (or even KX3) owners have built and are using the W9RAN "Versatile T/R Switch for SDRs and Vintage Radios” featured on page 30 of the December 2018 issue of QST? I enjoy the P3 that I use with my K3 and sure miss “seeing” the band when I use the little QRP

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 sluggish/intermittent VFO display

Hi, This doesn't sound like an encoder problem to me. Encoders have no memory, so if the radio eventually responds to the encoder pulses and displays the correct frequency after a delay, that delay must have occurred in the microcontroller itself or possibly in the display module if it is an

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 sluggish/intermittent VFO display

All encoders in the KX2 are soldered you the control panel board. 73, Lyle KK7P Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 19, 2020, at 3:57 AM, Heinz Baertschi > wrote: > >  > Thanks Tom, interesting to know. > > *When troubleshooting it would still be of great help to know how the KX2 > encoder is

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 sluggish/intermittent VFO display

Thanks Tom, interesting to know. *When troubleshooting it would still be of great help to know how the KX2 encoder is connected to the main bord - plugged in or soldered?* 73, Heinz HB9BCB Tommy wrote >  I have seen the same on my KX2, while dialing it seems to freeze at > times for a

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 sluggish/intermittent VFO display

 I have seen the same on my KX2, while dialing it seems to freeze at times for a second or so at a time. Even after being on only a few minutes. Kind of annoying but not too worrying to me. At least for now. Serial # 01927 73 de Tom KB2SMS On 4/18/20 10:44 AM, Heinz Baertschi wrote: A

[Elecraft] KX2 sluggish/intermittent VFO display

A colleague's KX2 has had the following symptom several times after approx. 2 hours of portable operation at ambient temperatures of approx. 20-25 °C and locations in the shade or in the sun: Sluggish and intermittent VFO display when dialling to a new frequency. The selected frequency then

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 + WSJT-X on Raspberry Pi (HIROKI KATO)

h.net" > Subject: [Elecraft] KX2 + WSJT-X on Raspberry Pi > Message-ID: <8f19c6c2-47c5-408d-9327-38dcfa32f...@aol.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > Has anyone successfully used WSJT-X loaded in Raspberry Pi with the KX2? > I?d love to learn how to do

[Elecraft] KX2 + WSJT-X on Raspberry Pi

Has anyone successfully used WSJT-X loaded in Raspberry Pi with the KX2? I’d love to learn how to do it. Any advice would be appreciated. Hiroki AH6CY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] KX2: Is it possible to clear the clock with a command on the interface?

Do you have the clock installed? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 8, 2020, at 8:23 PM, Ron Rossi wrote: > > I just noticed that. It is greyed out for me. No option to click it. > > 73 es God Bless de KK1L...Ron Rossi (k...@comcast.net) <>< > QTH: Jericho, Vermont > My page:

Re: [Elecraft] KX2: Is it possible to clear the clock with a command on the interface?

Doesn’t the KX2 Utility have a function to set the time/date? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 8, 2020, at 7:43 PM, KK1L wrote: > > Folks, > > Wondering if it is possible to send a command to clear the clock on the KX2. > I am considering using a macros to set the time, but the

Re: [Elecraft] KX2: Is it possible to clear the clock with a command on the interface?

Are you sure you have a connection to the radio that’s working? > On Apr 8, 2020, at 8:21 PM, Ron Rossi wrote: > > I just noticed that. It is greyed out for me. No option to click it. > > 73 es God Bless de KK1L...Ron Rossi (k...@comcast.net) <>< > QTH: Jericho, Vermont > My page:

Re: [Elecraft] KX2: Is it possible to clear the clock with a command on the interface?

I just noticed that. It is greyed out for me. No option to click it. 73 es God Bless de KK1L...Ron Rossi (k...@comcast.net) <>< QTH: Jericho, Vermont My page: http://kk1l.com On 4/8/2020 20:00, Grant Youngman wrote: It is not a macro. It’s under the Configuration tab of the KX2 Utility …. it

Re: [Elecraft] KX2: Is it possible to clear the clock with a command on the interface?

It is not a macro. It’s under the Configuration tab of the KX2 Utility …. it will set the KX2 tie to your computer time. Grant NQ5T > On Apr 8, 2020, at 7:56 PM, Ron Rossi wrote: > > I did not find a direct set for the clock. I know about the MN074; command to > bring up the clock and then

Re: [Elecraft] KX2: Is it possible to clear the clock with a command on the interface?

I did not find a direct set for the clock. I know about the MN074; command to bring up the clock and then UP;/DN; to change the hour or min or sec from whatever it happens to be. Setting the time automatically would have to start from a known state. 73 es God Bless de KK1L...Ron Rossi

Re: [Elecraft] KX2: Is it possible to clear the clock with a command on the interface?

You can set the tine from the KX2 utility …. > On Apr 8, 2020, at 7:41 PM, KK1L wrote: > > Folks, > > Wondering if it is possible to send a command to clear the clock on the KX2. > I am considering using a macros to set the time, but the menu only allows > up/down jof the HH, MM, SS; rather

[Elecraft] KX2: Is it possible to clear the clock with a command on the interface?

Folks, Wondering if it is possible to send a command to clear the clock on the KX2. I am considering using a macros to set the time, but the menu only allows up/down jof the HH, MM, SS; rather than setting an actual value. If I could clear the clock to zero I could also set the time. I have

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Safe Operating PA Temperature

Why use another heat sink ? On Sunday, March 29, 2020, 11:16:31 AM EDT, Tim McDonough N9PUZ wrote: I'm curious, have people been seeing these high tempts indoors or outdoors? I notice a significant temperature difference with my KX2 when operating outdoors by just keeping it in the

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Safe Operating PA Temperature

I'm curious, have people been seeing these high tempts indoors or outdoors? I notice a significant temperature difference with my KX2 when operating outdoors by just keeping it in the shade. I do have a third party heatsink. Tim N9PUZ

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Safe Operating PA Temperature

Hi,I have a KX3 in the 600 s/n range. There was a enlarged heatsink kit for radio's under 7500 s/n which doubled the time for the PA's to cut back. It's still listed on Elecraft's web site. Easy to install, no soldering. 73Jim HK7sss In a message dated 3/27/2020 8:39:00 AM Pacific Standard Time,

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Safe Operating PA Temperature

It does sound like the KX2/KX3 are pretty tough little radios. I had heard of some heatsink issues in earlier KX3s, not sure if that is true or not. It sounds like 61C is fine. For the record the time that it got that hot running 10 watts was SSB and I was doing a continual (recorded) CQ. I only

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Safe Operating PA Temperature

FWIW, my KX3 handles 15 watts digital with no issues as far as I can tell. I did the temperature compensation and have a third party heatsink, though. I haven't looked too much at third party heatsinks for the KX2 but I imagine I'd probably want to follow that 50% advice even with one installed

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Safe Operating PA Temperature

KX2 manual, page 27: "5.0 watts or lower is recommended in all data modes. The KX2 will reduce power, if necessary, to maintain a safe operating temperature." wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Mar 26, 2020, at 10:45 PM, Joan via Elecraft >

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Safe Operating PA Temperature

The other thing to watch is the frequency stability. When I used to run digital modes on the KX3, the radio would drift a bit as it heated up. I got one of the XG50 reference oscillators, and went through a temperature compensation profiling procedure, and after that it worked very well. I guess

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Safe Operating PA Temperature

The KX2 will automatically fold back its power (responding to temperature) to prevent thermal runaway or damage to its finals That being said, it is routinely recommended that when running any 100% duty cycle mode (e.g. typical digital text modes or FM Phone) one reduces RF output to 50% of

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Safe Operating PA Temperature

Thank you for the feedback. I have never seen the radio get that warm during my operating. Someone did point out about the third party heatsinks available so I may eventually purchase one. I primarily am doing very high duty cycle modes such as RTTY and the JT modes with my KX2 so I want to

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Safe Operating PA Temperature

I believe the radio might shut down somewhere above 80 C. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 26, 2020, at 9:11 PM, Steve Anness wrote: > > This question was posed last October by another on the reflector in regards > to the KX3 but does not look like there was a response. I had

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Safe Operating PA Temperature

I do not have KX2 but KX3. KX3 internally set a PA temperature limit at which KX3 automatically reduces power output. Assuming that KX2 and KX3 are very similar, unless your KX2 automatically reduces power output, the PA temperature is within the safe range. I think running FT8 with 5W output is

[Elecraft] KX2 Safe Operating PA Temperature

This question was posed last October by another on the reflector in regards to the KX3 but does not look like there was a response. I had posed the question once to Elecraft support and believe my email got lost in the fray. When I posted the question to Elecraft support it was a month after I

[Elecraft] KX2

Can anyone tell me of any mobile apps that connects with the KX2? One that I found is the Android app KX3Mate, but don't know if it will work with a KX2. Doing this for a friend that won a KX2 at a hamfest! -- 73, Carl AB1DD Resistance is futile. (don't know about reactance, though)

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 color option: Army green (olive)?

On 3/17/20 1:51 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: A bazllion years ago, Zone VI insisted on making a 4x5 field camera bag in white, so it wouldn’t heat up in the sun. https://www.keh.com/shop/large-format-zone-vi-15x11x9-wht-4x5-669764.html wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 color option: Army green (olive)?

Yellow reminds me of the CD version of the Gonset Communicator - ugly! George, W3HBM On 3/17/2020 1:51 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: [This message came from an external source. If suspicious, report to ab...@ilstu.edu] A bazllion years ago, Zone VI insisted on making a

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 color option: Army green (olive)?

A bazllion years ago, Zone VI insisted on making a 4x5 field camera bag in white, so it wouldn’t heat up in the sun. https://www.keh.com/shop/large-format-zone-vi-15x11x9-wht-4x5-669764.html wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Mar 16, 2020, at

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 color option: Army green (olive)?

Being colorblind, I really don't care that much, however something that would stand out from "earthy" colors would be nice ... probably not so much for Special Forces, but it's very easy to leave something at your SOTA site 'cause you didn't see it while packing. If you do make one in Army

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 color option: Army green (olive)?

Several of us SOTA operators have asked for a high visibility color option (orange or green-yellow). I think I would choose the current charcoal over olive drab. On 3/16/20 10:37 AM, Phil Hystad via Elecraft wrote: > My Elecraft equipment is already olive drab — I favor black olives. > > :-}

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 color option: Army green (olive)?

My Elecraft equipment is already olive drab — I favor black olives. :-} K7PEH > On Mar 16, 2020, at 10:19 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > One of our customers who has outfitted units with KX2s is hoping we'll > provide an Army-green case color option (olive drab). Note: We're not talking >

[Elecraft] KX2 color option: Army green (olive)?

One of our customers who has outfitted units with KX2s is hoping we'll provide an Army-green case color option (olive drab). Note: We're not talking about camo -- just a solid color :) To make such an option viable we'd need to know if there's enough demand, both military and otherwise.

[Elecraft] KX2 and SignaLink USB

I'm selling my spare KX2. Factory built with internal tuner and the KXI02 Module/Real Time Clock 2 Battery Packs and the proper charger Programming cable Elecraft Microphone Factory manual and "The Nifty! Mini-Manual" by N6FN Included as well is: SignaLink USB Sound Card "with the proper internal

[Elecraft] KX2/KXPA100 For Sale

I have the following for sale in like new condition. non-smoking environment: Item Code    Description              Price Paid --    --- --- KX2-F        KX2 Transceiver - Assembled     $749.95         s/n 1219 KXAT2-F        KX2 ATU Option  

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 military use

Perhaps the addition of a thermite infused case for those bad "crypto" moments... 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 2/8/20 4:38 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: Can't imagine how a

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 military use

As a former DoD contractor:  Both the FAR and DFARS have specific sections defining the requirements for the DoD to purchase Commercial Off-The-Shelf [COTS] hardware and software products.  Much of those sections is devoted to who owns the patents/copyrights and distribution rights.  It's

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 military use

Hi Mike, > Mike Morrow wrote: > > 1. Is the KX2 supplied by Elecraft identical to those supplied to amateurs? Yes. They may be using aftermarket accessories -- not sure. > > 2. Is the KX2 being supplied by external DC power? I believe they use it with both internal and external

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 military use

I know for the KX3 that it can be “unlocked” to be used outside the ham bands. I would assume the KX2 has the same facility. For my KX3 I needed to show my operating authority as an Army MARS operator. On Sat, Feb 8, 2020 at 17:08 Mike Morrow wrote: > Wayne, > > This information is extremely

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 military use

Wayne, This information is extremely interesting and more than a little unexpected. I am fascinated by the capability of the KX2 (mine is 2.5 years old), but its internals have very little isolation and protection from adverse ambient conditions...an essemtial requirement for most gear in

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 military use

I would have traded redundant parts of my anatomy for something like the KX2 back in my day.  There are few things worse than NOT being able to talk to the folks you need to talk to.  And not far away on that list is having to hump a heavier ruck.  __ Clay Autery,

[Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 military use

FYI: I asked one of our U.S. military KX2 customers (a special forces commander) to describe how they use the rig. Here's the verbatim quote: * * * "We use the KX2 to enable us to communicate in emergency situations where military-issue gear is unsuitable, impractical, or has failed. Its

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?

> [...] > Plans are to activate my first POTA in the very near future. Next week. > Y'all listen out for the OM trying to get it altogether with a KX2. > 73, KW4CZ. Gordon Gordon, I am a brand new owner of a KX2, specifically purchased for POTA activations where I cannot just drive up and

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?

Am 31.01.20 um 02:35 schrieb Bill Johnson: You won't hear much about a fantastic radio. I have used lots of QRP radios and the KX2 beats the crap out of all, including the other Elecraft QRP radios for size and true portability. It is my best ever go to portable. Now if Wayne could shrink

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?

Hello Gordon, this is another KX2 user ;-) I bought mine last year and did not really use it regularly so far, just a bit listening on the bands, but that should change very soon. Today a fellow OM (also owner of a KX2) helped me to configure WSJT-X and I had my first FT8 QSO with my KX2. But my

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?

I can confirm the good reports on the KX2. I've been using mine for a couple years for portable operations, without a hitch. The receiver sounds almost as good as my K3. The battery is good for 5 or 6 hours of CW contest operation at 10 W. If you really want to keep the weight down, the KX2

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?

Spell check sucks, Shu. Have a great day! Bill From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Bill Johnson Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2020 10:26:04 PM To: Charles G. Saunders ; Joseph Shuman Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?

...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Joseph Shuman via Elecraft Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2020 10:20:18 PM To: Charles G. Saunders Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list? I have been using a KX2 with the ATU a little over a year, my first and only

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?

I have been using a KX2 with the ATU a little over a year, my first and only radio. I love it and have had great success in field throwing a 58’ wire up a tree and a 13’ counterpoise on the ground. Been experimenting with different antenna at home, so far a folded dipole using about 128-130’

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?

Them's fightin' words! When you have local interference, NOTHING beats a KX3 and it's superior adjacent frequency rejection! When you're XC skiing, every ounce counts, and you need bulletproof durabilty, NOTHING beats a KX1 in a Pelican 1060 micro-case! I've fallen on mine dozens of times!

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?

I rode my bike to the beach and made a few QSOs with the KX2 and AX1. I put a picture on my QRZ.com page. It is easy for me to remember my radio's S/N = 1234! There have been many successful outings to beaches on the north and south shores of Long Island with the LICW and LIQRP clubs. 73, John

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?

From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Charles G. Saunders Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 9:05:44 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list? Hi all, Just curious, I haven't seen much of anything on the KX2's here

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?

I have a KX2   serial # 41  .. which I have had since the beginning. I remember hustling over to the Elecraft booth at DAYTON, as they announced the radio & instant availability at Dayton ( 50 some sets at the fest)... My KX2 is mounted in my VW right where I wanted it drives the

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?

Yup, I’ve got one here - it keeps my K3-Line company. Use it for QRP operating, usually in the back yard when weather permits. Nice little rig. Jim / W6JHB > On Jan 29, 2020, at 7:05 PM, Charles G. Saunders wrote: > > Hi all, > Just curious, I haven't seen much of anything on the KX2's here.

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?

I have used a KX2 for several years. Very pleased with it overall. I use it portable at home to make operating outdoors easy but I also enjoy SOTA and POTA operations when time and location permit. For a time I used it as my only rig coupled with a KXPA-100 amplifier. It has a very nice, well

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?

Hi Dan, Look on the Elecraft site under Support, KX2 enhancements. I hope I have link copied right! https://ftp.elecraft.com/KX2/Mod%20Notes%20Alerts/E740304%20Inst,%20mod%20kit%20KX2,%20harm%20supp,%20rev%20B.pdf 73 Jim HIn a message dated 1/29/2020 9:34:24 PM Pacific Standard Time,

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?

Hi Gordon, It's a safe bet that there are a thousand or more KX2 owners represented on this list. There are also many frequenting the KX2/KX3-specific list, elecraft...@groups.io. I use mine every weekend :) 73, Wayne N6KR > On Jan 29, 2020, at 7:05 PM, Charles G. Saunders wrote: > > Hi

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?

Hi Gordon,I have a KX2 s/n under 250. I'm not a hiker but I operate on the ocean beaches in WA state and up at Mt Rainier NP. In the field I use the AX1 ant on a camera tripod. Works very well. The only mod was the 2nd harmonic mod to the transmitter. Excellent portable/field radio!Enjoy 73Jim

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?

I have a KX2. Ian, NV4C On Wed, Jan 29, 2020, 10:06 PM Charles G. Saunders wrote: > Hi all, > Just curious, I haven't seen much of anything on the KX2's here. > My first Elecraft rig and really having a good time learning. > 73, KW4CZ Gordon >

[Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?

Hi all, Just curious, I haven't seen much of anything on the KX2's here. My first Elecraft rig and really having a good time learning. 73, KW4CZ Gordon __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] KX2

Looking for a KX2. Let me know if you have a loaded one for sale.. 73 and happy new year __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 output power drop

Pierre, That may be normal behavior, the power will drop to 5 watts if either low voltage occurs or if a high PA temperature condition occurs. If you are operating digital modes, I suspect that the high PA temperature is causing the drop in power. Check the BAT MIN setting in the KX2 menu.

[Elecraft] KX2 output power drop

Hi folks .. A question about the KX2: I saw this on other posts, and also experienced it in portable operations: ''The KX2 was able to pump out a full 10 watts of power for a little over one hour, then as the voltage dropped, it reduced output to 5 watts.''. So it seems to be normal, but is it

[Elecraft] KX2 Battery

Because Elecraft would not ship the KX2 battery to New Zealand I made my own internal battery packs using 3 * Panasonic 3.4AH 18650 batteries and a 3 cell small charging/protection PCB I purchased from Aliexpress. Charge voltage is 12.6V with current limiting to 1.6 amps. I placed

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Utility & Linux

73, Peter (PA0PJE) Hi Joe, Did you add yourself in the group "dialout"? Control Center > Users and Groups > 'your user name' > Manage groups > Scroll to dialout, select it and click 'properties' then tick the box in front of your username. Click ok, enter your admin password, log off and

[Elecraft] KX2 Utility & Linux

I run Linux Mint 19.2 (Tina) and have installed the Linux KX2 utility. I have successfully created a rule so that the KX2 is recognized on /dev/ttyUSB0 by the OS. The program, however, will not open the port so it does not “see” the radio as connected. I have tried several online suggested

[Elecraft] KX2 in radio-set-go pelican box

KX2 in radio-set-go pelican box complete with the larger of his 2 batteries,flexible mic and great speakers. Also zero beat lighting. No key, plug in any small or regular size key. Radio has a real time clock and  ATU. The original KX2 battery and charger is included. Rig is like new and never

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