Re: [Elecraft] Begali and K2
Vic K2VCO wrote: keyers in my Elecraft K2 and TS850s. This problem can be described as an intermittent 'misfire', in which there is a delay before dot or dash generation starts after the contacts are closed. Aha (a light goes on ...). I've had a Begali Signature for about a year, and from time to time I've noticed this, at least with dots when using the Begali with a Microkeyer. My theory was that the contact might be dirty, since it felt like the dots were reluctant to start at random times. My Profi doesn't do this - now I understand why. Time to send a note to Piero about new contacts, I guess ... /Paul W3PH -- Paul Heller [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Begali and K2
Paul, My signature did come with the gold contacts and work great ! I guess your choice is buying contacts from Piero which are not going to be cheap and appear to be a time consuming install (not sure) or one of MicroHams debouncer cables. I have the debouncer cable here but think I am going to send it back. Not sure what I think about a cable that requires a watch battery :) 73, Rich kd0zv - Original Message - From: Paul Heller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 6:52 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Begali and K2 Vic K2VCO wrote: keyers in my Elecraft K2 and TS850s. This problem can be described as an intermittent 'misfire', in which there is a delay before dot or dash generation starts after the contacts are closed. Aha (a light goes on ...). I've had a Begali Signature for about a year, and from time to time I've noticed this, at least with dots when using the Begali with a Microkeyer. My theory was that the contact might be dirty, since it felt like the dots were reluctant to start at random times. My Profi doesn't do this - now I understand why. Time to send a note to Piero about new contacts, I guess ... /Paul W3PH -- Paul Heller [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KSB2 Missing parts
Hi, I have just checked my inventory for the KSB2 and seem to be short of all of the components for mounting on the front panel board, i.e. : - P1, c4-c8,q3,rp3,rbias and R13, It seems to me that the parts must all have been in 1 envelope and this was omitted from my kit. Before I contact Elecraft for replacements I wonder if someone could confirm this so I can check the shack to see if the envelope has been stolen by the underpants gnomes. Thanks, Steve G0XAR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] KSB2 Missing parts
Steve, Unless something has changed at Elecraft packaging recently, those parts are mixed in with all the rest (not packaged in a separate envelope). So if you have sorted all the parts and they are still not present, a note to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] would seem to be in order. Unless of course, you had extracted them earlier and already installed them on the front panel board - check for the mic header on the back of the Front Panel board. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- Hi, I have just checked my inventory for the KSB2 and seem to be short of all of the components for mounting on the front panel board, i.e. : - P1, c4-c8,q3,rp3,rbias and R13, It seems to me that the parts must all have been in 1 envelope and this was omitted from my kit. Before I contact Elecraft for replacements I wonder if someone could confirm this so I can check the shack to see if the envelope has been stolen by the underpants gnomes. Thanks, Steve G0XAR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.1/292 - Release Date: 3/24/2006 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] magnet wire
The magnet wire that Mouser sells is heat strip-able (Beldsol insulated), but not all magnet wire is heat strip-able...The magnet wire RS used to sell was not heat strip-able...The insulation on this wire is called Formvar and is suited for high temperature applications such as electric motors and power transformers...It must be mechanically or chemically stripped...Heat strip-able wire would fail under the high heat conditions encountered in some electric motors, like in power saws...The commutator connections in these motors are not soldered, they are swagged... Jerry, wa2dkg ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Missing KSB2 Parts?
Steve - I'm building K2 # 5422 now, and am doing the Front Panel board. I believe the parts you are referring to, belong with the KSB2 option, when and if you ever install one. Fred Osborne N3CSY __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] kx1 display flicker?
happy weekend all. I am building Kx1 #1406. Have worked thru thr first build stage, everything is working well. Don't know if the display, that flickers and also shows a slight lighting after display is off is normal? thanks. Tom km4cu ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Missing (2) 3/4 Long Spacers?
I'm building K2 #5422, doing Front Panel board now! I seem to be MISSING the two (2) 3/4 (19mm) LONG SPACERS mentioned on page 26, for putting over leads of each backlight LED shown in figure 5.9? No were to be found, as far as I can see. WHAT DO THEY LOOK LIKE? Paper? Plastic? There are no spacers mentioned in appendix of photos for this front panel board either? Help Thanks, 73's Fred N3CSY Spring Hill, FL __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Missing (2) 3/4 Long Spacers?
F and J wrote: I seem to be MISSING the two (2) 3/4 (19mm) LONG SPACERS mentioned on page 26, for putting over leads of each backlight LED shown in figure 5.9? No were to be found, as far as I can see. WHAT DO THEY LOOK LIKE? Paper? Plastic? Aren't they the ones made out of little strips of PCB? I think they come attached to the RF probe board, each one is just a little strip of PCB with 2 holes in? It's used for switch-spacing first, then you break them off and stick the LED leads through to use as the LCD spacers? -- Nosey Nick Waterman, G7RZQ, K2 #5209. use Std::Disclaimer;[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sweater, n.: A garment worn by a child when its mother feels chilly. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] LCD Diffuser SPACERS? K2 # 5422?
I'm building K2 #5422, doing Front Panel board now! I seem to be MISSING the two (2) 3/4 (19mm) LONG SPACERS mentioned on page 26, for putting over leads of each backlight LED shown in figure 5.9? No were to be found, as far as I can see. WHAT DO THEY LOOK LIKE? Paper? Plastic? Temporary? Home made? There are no spacers mentioned in appendix of photos for this Front Panel PCboard either? Help Thanks, 73's Fred N3CSY Spring Hill, FL __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] LCD Diffuser SPACERS? K2 # 5422?
Fred, They are part of the pieces PC board that is seen in fig. 5-1 That is the switch spacing tool. Part of it are the spacers. 73, Peter PA0PJE F and J schreef: I'm building K2 #5422, doing Front Panel board now! I seem to be MISSING the two (2) 3/4 (19mm) LONG SPACERS mentioned on page 26, for putting over leads of each backlight LED shown in figure 5.9? No were to be found, as far as I can see. WHAT DO THEY LOOK LIKE? Paper? Plastic? Temporary? Home made? There are no spacers mentioned in appendix of photos for this Front Panel PCboard either? Help Thanks, 73's Fred N3CSY Spring Hill, FL __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] LCD Diffuser SPACERS? K2 # 5422?
Oh and btw, Fred, This is on the same page; quote Locate the Spacer Set PC board (Figure 5-1). Using long-nose pliers, carefully break out the pushbutton switch spacing tool and the four backlight LED spacers. Break the material only at the four indicated points. Note: The switch spacing tool doubles as the PC board for the RF probe, which will be assembled later. unquote 73, Peter - Oorspronkelijk bericht - Van: PAøPJE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Aan: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Verzonden: zaterdag 25 maart 2006 17:47 Onderwerp: Re: [Elecraft] LCD Diffuser SPACERS? K2 # 5422? Fred, They are part of the pieces PC board that is seen in fig. 5-1 That is the switch spacing tool. Part of it are the spacers. 73, Peter PA0PJE F and J schreef: I'm building K2 #5422, doing Front Panel board now! I seem to be MISSING the two (2) 3/4 (19mm) LONG SPACERS mentioned on page 26, for putting over leads of each backlight LED shown in figure 5.9? No were to be found, as far as I can see. WHAT DO THEY LOOK LIKE? Paper? Plastic? Temporary? Home made? There are no spacers mentioned in appendix of photos for this Front Panel PCboard either? Help Thanks, 73's Fred N3CSY Spring Hill, FL __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Stupid Englishman confesses all
My only excuse is that my construction time is limited and it must have been 9 months or so since i soldered the missing parts on the control board and forgot to tick them off in the KSB2 manualas i am only 53 does this count as a senior moment?. Thanks to Don for pointing me in the right direction. When will I ever learn to follow instructions? Regards, Steve ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Filter adjustments
Tom, Are those numbers filter widths (i.e. 1.60, 0.80, 0.40 and 0.20), or are they ham bands? You terminology was a bit confusing to me. Assuming they are filter widths, first know that a 10 or 20 Hz shift in the tone when changing filters is normal. While that slight shift can be disconcerting when heard, it will usually pose no problem in actual operation. You can try changing the width of the filter and the BFO setting by one 'click' or so to force new values to be written into the EEPROM, ome folks have reported that they have eliminated the pitch shift in that manner. If the BFO frequency is on the edge of one of the digital value steps, forcing it to the next value will help, but this is trial and error, so I offer no guarantee. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- Following the excellent advice on this forum, I set my cw filters using spectrogram. However, no matter how careful I am, my widest setting (at 160) always comes up a bit off - that is to say that when I tune in a signal to exactly zerobeat my 610 hz sidetone, the signal is spot on (so to speak) in the 80, 40 and 20 filters, but a bit off in 160. Probably just my anal nature, but I would love them to all be on. Any way to adjust just one of the filters without affecting them all - I have tried just doing the 160, saving that and restarting, but then the rest are out. TIA, es 73 Tom, KJ3D ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Filter adjustments
Don Wilhelm wrote: You can try changing the width of the filter and the BFO setting by one 'click' or so to force new values to be written into the EEPROM, ome folks have reported that they have eliminated the pitch shift in that manner. If the BFO frequency is on the edge of one of the digital value steps, forcing it to the next value will help, but this is trial and error, so I offer no guarantee. I do it like this: Let's say the 400 Hz filter setting results in a pitch slightly different from the others. Then I change the filter width to be either 380 or 420 Hz. and move the BFO setting one click to recenter it. I have always been able to get them all the same by this method. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE: K2 40 tTr VCO lock
Cary, That means that your 40 meter band is not tuning at all. I believe you have the K60XV option installed - enter the menu and set D19 to 'y' and re-check the voltage at the left end of R30 for all band edges. With the K60XV installed, the usual extreme points can be found at 4000 kHz and 5300 kHz - if you get these in range, the others will normall fall into place properly provided the capacitors and varactors in the VFO range select area are correct. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- With the exception of the 40 meter band, the VCO alignment went by the book - 7000 and 7300 Mhz both read 7.92 volts and it does not vary as I tune between those frequencies. I have checked the parts which were replaced in adding the mods noted above and re-heated C-71 through 75 and D-19 20. Hooked it up for testing and it's still a rock solid 7.92 volts on 7000 through 7300. L-30 is the correct inductor; T5 (wound by Mychael) and D21-26 all worked the first time around on the VCO alignment so I doubt there's a problem there. Does anyone on the reflector have any idea where I should look next? If so, I 'd appreciate it! 73, Cary, K4TM Lynchburg, VA ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Plug wiring for Model CMOS-4 Keyer
I would like to use my CMOS-4 keyer with my KX1. Can anyone help with the wiring of the cable between the keyer and the KX1? Thanks...Gary - AA6R ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] magnet wire
I just checked the wire I got from http://www.qrpkits.com/magnetwire.html IS heat strip-able. 800F works fine. John WA8KNE Jeremiah McCarthy wrote: The magnet wire that Mouser sells is heat strip-able (Beldsol insulated), but not all magnet wire is heat strip-able...The magnet wire RS used to sell was not heat strip-able...The insulation on this wire is called Formvar and is suited for high temperature applications such as electric motors and power transformers...It must be mechanically or chemically stripped...Heat strip-able wire would fail under the high heat conditions encountered in some electric motors, like in power saws...The commutator connections in these motors are not soldered, they are swagged... Jerry, wa2dkg ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 AGC
I have got the habit now on my K2 of turning off the AGC, cranking up the AF gain and then using the RF gain to control the volume because the AGC has too much effect on the receiver. I thumbed through the manual and didn't find any obvious way of adjusting the it. How would I go about reducing the AGC's effect? The current AGC setting has little or no effect on the noise when, with an antenna connected and no signal, I turn the AGC off and on but it has a large effect on moderate and strong signals. -- John [K7SVV] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] FS: Unbuilt KPA100
Guys, About a year ago I built a KPA100, fully intending to turn my K2 into a K2/100. It hasn't happened and I doubt it's going to any time soon. I am very, very happy being a QRP station! So it sits there in the box, going unused, which seems a shame. So .. I have for sale this unbuilt KPA100 in it's original packaging, which I have to open because there's a 160 Meter module in there that I do want to keep. It sells for $369.00 from Wayne and Eric. I'll let this one go for 10% (or thereabouts) off. $330.00 plus UPS Ground shipping to your door (Sorry, USA only). I accept PayPal for your convenience. 73 de Larry W2LJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] FS: UnBUILT KPA100
About a year ago I bought a KPA100, fully intending to turn my K2 into a K2/100. It hasn't happened and I doubt it's going to any time soon. I am very, very happy being a QRP station! So it sits there in the box, going unused, which seems a shame. So .. I have for sale this unbuilt KPA100 in it's original packaging, which I have to open because there's a 160 Meter module in there that I do want to keep. It sells for $369.00 from Wayne and Eric. I'll let this one go for 10% (or thereabouts) off. $330.00 plus UPS Ground shipping to your door (Sorry, USA only). I accept PayPal for your convenience. 73 de Larry W2LJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] FW: K2 40 tTr VCO lock
Problem solved! Turned D19 in secondary menu to on' and all bands are now within the spec'd VCO range. My thanks to Don, W3FPR, for suggesting this!! 73, Cary, K4TM K2 #5266 From: H. Cary III Sent: Sat 3/25/2006 4:36 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: K2 40 tTr VCO lock K2 #5266 aligned beautifully after I fixed C-6 which the Cheap 'N Dirty Signal Tracer found in about 2 flat. I had it on the air and made about 100 cw contacts before adding some mods: DSP, SSB, NB, 160 meters and 60 meters. I had a problem which was resolved but involved a master reset...so I started on a complete re-alignment today. With the exception of the 40 meter band, the VCO alignment went by the book - 7000 and 7300 Mhz both read 7.92 volts and it does not vary as I tune between those frequencies. I have checked the parts which were replaced in adding the mods noted above and re-heated C-71 through 75 and D-19 20. Hooked it up for testing and it's still a rock solid 7.92 volts on 7000 through 7300. L-30 is the correct inductor; T5 (wound by Mychael) and D21-26 all worked the first time around on the VCO alignment so I doubt there's a problem there. Does anyone on the reflector have any idea where I should look next? If so, I 'd appreciate it! 73, Cary, K4TM Lynchburg, VA ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KXB3080 HELP KX1 will not turn on
I have just finished Part I Modify the KX1 PCB section and now I am attempting the steps for Alignment and Test -Part II for receiver alignment to confirm that the modifications have been correctly installed. Obviously I messed something up. Nothing happens during power up. I get power up to the power switch but when I turn on the switch nothing happens, no LED no relays clicking nothing. I had a KXB30 installed and completely removed the KXB30 board and all wires. I would really appreciate some help troubleshooting this problem. 73 KI4DGH Chuck Gehring ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] KXB3080 HELP KX1 will not turn on
Chuck, KI4DGH asked: I have just finished Part I Modify the KX1 PCB section and now I am attempting the steps for Alignment and Test -Part II for receiver alignment to confirm that the modifications have been correctly installed. Obviously I messed something up. Nothing happens during power up. I get power up to the power switch but when I turn on the switch nothing happens, no LED no relays clicking nothing. I had a KXB30 installed and completely removed the KXB30 board and all wires. I would really appreciate some help troubleshooting this problem. - Do you have a metal screw holding the final amplifier mounting hardware together, Chuck? If you put a metal screw in the final amp without the heat sink, you're shorting the B+ to ground! Right off hand that's all I can think of at this point. All you've done is remove the KXB30 module and reconfigure the receiver input circuit. That doesn't involve any direct connections to the B+ circuitry. If it's not the 'screw in the final amplifier' bit (which probably half of the KX1 owners have done with the unit open, including me!) I'd look very closely for a solder bridge somewhere around the components you just replaced or the transformer you added. Ron AC7AC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] KXB3080 HELP KX1 will not turn on
Ron, Thanks, That is exactly what I did. I put the screw in there to hold the nylon shoulder in place while I worked on everything. I removed the screw and power came on. Its nice to know that I am in good company. BTW I noticed that if I had gone to the KX1 Manual for trouble shooting that the manual would have told me what I did and could have spared myself the public humiliation. Thanks again 73 KI4DGH Chuck Gehring -Original Message- From: Ron D'Eau Claire [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 7:05 PM To: 'Chuck Gehring'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KXB3080 HELP KX1 will not turn on Chuck, KI4DGH asked: I have just finished Part I Modify the KX1 PCB section and now I am attempting the steps for Alignment and Test -Part II for receiver alignment to confirm that the modifications have been correctly installed. Obviously I messed something up. Nothing happens during power up. I get power up to the power switch but when I turn on the switch nothing happens, no LED no relays clicking nothing. I had a KXB30 installed and completely removed the KXB30 board and all wires. I would really appreciate some help troubleshooting this problem. - Do you have a metal screw holding the final amplifier mounting hardware together, Chuck? If you put a metal screw in the final amp without the heat sink, you're shorting the B+ to ground! Right off hand that's all I can think of at this point. All you've done is remove the KXB30 module and reconfigure the receiver input circuit. That doesn't involve any direct connections to the B+ circuitry. If it's not the 'screw in the final amplifier' bit (which probably half of the KX1 owners have done with the unit open, including me!) I'd look very closely for a solder bridge somewhere around the components you just replaced or the transformer you added. Ron AC7AC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] KXB3080 HELP KX1 will not turn on
Chuck KI4DGH wrote: Thanks, That is exactly what I did. I put the screw in there to hold the nylon shoulder in place while I worked on everything. I removed the screw and power came on. Its nice to know that I am in good company. BTW I noticed that if I had gone to the KX1 Manual for trouble shooting that the manual would have told me what I did and could have spared myself the public humiliation. Super. Those of us with the ready answers are usually those who have done the same thing ourselves. Humiliation? Hardly. Just being human. I used to work on ships in port, fixing things Sparky couldn't get right at sea. One of the first things I'd say to Sparky when I went aboard was that he was going to be rather irritated (P-O'd were the actual words) when I found the problem because he'd know he had been looking at it all along. That was often true. Sometimes it just takes a second pair of eyes to see what's under our noses G Any other questions, please holler! I've probably already made the mistake. It's called experience. Ron AC7AC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] F/S K2 w/KPA100 KAT100 in EC2 Case
I have K2 s/n 4719, KPA100/KAT100 in EC2 case, KSB2 SSB OPTION, KIO2 RS232 I/F, K160RX 160 METER, KNB2 NOISE BLANKER, KAF2 AUDIO FILTER, FDIMP FINGER DIMPLE. All cables and manuals included. Price is $1600 shipped. Picture available upon request. 73, Mark Baugh W5EZY Grenada MS __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] LP-100 Digital Vector Wattmeter kit
Just a reminder that Monday is the last day to get a guaranteed slot in the first production run of these unique kits. To order (or just peruse) visit www.telepostinc.com. 73, Larry N8LP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] LP-100 Digital Vector Wattmeter kit
If I were you, I'd not expect much enthusiasm until I listed some prices and how to order on the web page, I'd have one on order already if this were the case. 73 de Alex NS6Y On Mar 25, 2006, at 7:17 PM, Larry Phipps wrote: Just a reminder that Monday is the last day to get a guaranteed slot in the first production run of these unique kits. To order (or just peruse) visit www.telepostinc.com. 73, Larry N8LP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] LP-100 Digital Vector Wattmeter kit
Alexandra Carter wrote: If I were you, I'd not expect much enthusiasm until I listed some prices and how to order on the web page I found it at http://www.telepostinc.com/lp100.html, etc. Click the links above the pictures of the units. Very interesting. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] LP-100 Digital Vector Wattmeter kit
OK looks like it's down there, in the grass. but there. Im more interested in the handheld unit, - at least the seller is right regarding PayPal, charge an extra fee, PayNotYourPal only wants 10% of all you make now, and 100% of all you have next week! 74 de NS6Y Alex. On Mar 25, 2006, at 8:25 PM, Vic K2VCO wrote: Alexandra Carter wrote: If I were you, I'd not expect much enthusiasm until I listed some prices and how to order on the web page I found it at http://www.telepostinc.com/lp100.html, etc. Click the links above the pictures of the units. Very interesting. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] LP-100 Digital Vector Wattmeter kit
The handheld unit will be for sale shortly. I will be showing both at Dayton, BTW. I haven't been assigned a booth number yet, but I'll post it when I have. I'll also be at QRP-ARCI vendor night with the handheld unit. There's also link to a comparison page with a good comparison of the three wattmeter products. 73, Larry N8LP Alexandra Carter wrote: OK looks like it's down there, in the grass. but there. Im more interested in the handheld unit, - at least the seller is right regarding PayPal, charge an extra fee, PayNotYourPal only wants 10% of all you make now, and 100% of all you have next week! 74 de NS6Y Alex. On Mar 25, 2006, at 8:25 PM, Vic K2VCO wrote: Alexandra Carter wrote: If I were you, I'd not expect much enthusiasm until I listed some prices and how to order on the web page I found it at http://www.telepostinc.com/lp100.html, etc. Click the links above the pictures of the units. Very interesting. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] LP-100 Digital Vector Wattmeter kit
OK that's OK, I have some Elecraft stuff to build! I put a credit card order in to Universal Radio over a week ago, and a mailed-in order with a personal check in to Elecraft in yesterday's mail - which do you think Ill have in my hands first? I'm betting the Elecraft order will be here and built by the time I find out what's happened to my money at Universal Radio, much less have thing thing I ordered, if I get it from them. Once my 2nd KX1 etc is built, I can look at watt meters 73 de Alex NS6Y On Mar 25, 2006, at 9:20 PM, Larry Phipps wrote: The handheld unit will be for sale shortly. I will be showing both at Dayton, BTW. I haven't been assigned a booth number yet, but I'll post it when I have. I'll also be at QRP-ARCI vendor night with the handheld unit. There's also link to a comparison page with a good comparison of the three wattmeter products. 73, Larry N8LP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] LP-100 Digital Vector Wattmeter kit
Well, the timing should be perfect then ;-) Enjoy the KX1 build. 73, Larry N8LP Alexandra Carter wrote: OK that's OK, I have some Elecraft stuff to build! I put a credit card order in to Universal Radio over a week ago, and a mailed-in order with a personal check in to Elecraft in yesterday's mail - which do you think Ill have in my hands first? I'm betting the Elecraft order will be here and built by the time I find out what's happened to my money at Universal Radio, much less have thing thing I ordered, if I get it from them. Once my 2nd KX1 etc is built, I can look at watt meters 73 de Alex NS6Y ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement
Good Evening (it is nearly Good Morning :) It is very late here but I will get this out before I hit the hay. Long day fighting with software, hardware, weather, tc. I was not able to get as much done as I would like but lately that seems to be normal. My to do list rapidly outpaces my ability to do. However, I do see some progress and that is a plus. Trouble is my projects each tend to generate two more projects producing scaling problems. There seems to be only one of me. Where do I truncate this never ending tree of projects? Maybe I should look at one of those game algorithms for a hint at a limiting depth ;) It looks like spring is gradually moving up the mountain. The earliest flowers have ceased blooming at around 1000 feet to be replaced by the next set. The snow in my yard is almost entirely gone though the surrounding higher elevations still hold their cover. Each time the sun comes out to melt some the resulting evaporation causes the cloud cover to increase so the effect is self limiting. According to the GOES satellite we are in a cloud stream. The area near the mouth of the Columbia River is often where this stream remains for weeks at a time. The difference in my weather and downtown Portland is often quite surprising. I drive out of pouring rain only to be met by bright sunshine and dry roads. By the time I get off the train the temperature can be 20 to 30 degrees warmer than when I started my commute. My fellow passengers must wonder why I am dressed so warmly. Forty meters was very good two evenings this week. Those were the only times I tested though so it may have been good all week. A few skeds at 0300z went on until we called it quits. Light QSB was not a problem. On Friday night we did have to deal with our neighboring SSB stations. Occasionaly they would wipe out a word or two but since human language is redundant we don't need to hear all the words to make sense of a sentence. Unless, of course, that word is the principle verb or noun :) Context is everything and it is fun to work my friend so I dig that much deeper. If you are not busy tomorrow evening why don't you join us on either twenty or forty meters? You are welcome to join us on both. I will be there. Please join us: Sunday 2300z (Sunday 3pm PST) 14050 kHz Monday 0200z (Sunday 6pm PST) 7045 kHz Hasta mañana, Kevin. KD5ONS Soon we should move back to 2400z and 0300z. KJR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
