Re: [Elecraft] KX3 anormal output voltage reading
Hi Don, I did the procedure on page 33. On the 4W test, these bands failed with the error code ERR TXG D= Bands that failed are 60m, 40m, 20m, 17m, 12m On the 6W test, all bands passed the test. Regards, === Jean-François Ménard / VA2SS Le 2014-01-26 à 20:12, Don Wilhelm-4 [via Elecraft] ml-node+s365791n7583337...@n2.nabble.com a écrit : J-F, Do you have an early KX3 that was a kit? If so, the Transmit nulling procedure may not have been done at the factory as it is now done for KX3 kits as well as factory builds. Check page 33 of the manual that shipped with your KX3. If you have that procedure listed in the manual, try to do the steps, I believe it has a good possibility to solve your problem. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/26/2014 7:49 PM, VA2SS wrote: I found my problem with my recent KXPA100 purchase. My KX3 always have voltage reading on the antenna port even if the power set is set to 0. I found this when pushing the MIC PTT only. I am able to read approximately 9V on the Elecraft DL1. The KX3 always show RF bar on the display of about 3W Even without the mic, I still have a reading. Power set from 0 to Max always gave me in SSB a strange reading of 9V without talking. This seems to be RF or something. I removed every options that was installed : roofing filter, antenna tuner, battery charger. I also removed the RF board and instead of using the Elecraft BNC with the filter toroïd , I connect directly the dummy load to the block header on the RF board inside the KX3. I still have a 9V or so reading when pushing the PTT in SSB without talking. At this moment, this prevent me of using my KXPA100. I hope someone could help. 73 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-anormal-output-voltage-reading-tp7583336p7583337.html To unsubscribe from KX3 anormal output voltage reading, click here. NAML __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] J-F's photos
Thanks for your excellent comment !!! No problemo for the screen saver I hope I will do a few more photos like this one some day !!! I was very lucky that day. Best 73 John Wiener a écrit : Man! J-F, your photo Hams at Work belongs on the cover of QST. Excellent work, OM! John AB8WH PS, I think I just found a new screen saver...is that OK? ___ 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 __ 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] J-F's photos
Try this link... http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/va2vyz.jpg Ron Hahn EI2JP a écrit : On 4 Aug 2006, at 13:23, JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD wrote: Thanks for your excellent comment !!! No problemo for the screen saver I hope I will do a few more photos like this one some day !!! I was very lucky that day. Best 73 Must have been asleep that day? Where is this magnificent photo to be seen? 73 de Ron EI2JP -- Ron Hahn - EI2JP (a.k.a. W1VON) Grid: IO52GA CQ: 14 ITU: 27 IOTA: EU-115 FISTS: 10883 Club Web Site: http://www.ei1karg.com QSL Info: http://www.qrz.com/detail/EI2JP Mob. +353-86-600-5499 __ 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] J-F's photos
If you click also on the picture, it will be greater than just thumbnail.. ;-) Ron Hahn EI2JP a écrit : On 4 Aug 2006, at 13:23, JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD wrote: Thanks for your excellent comment !!! No problemo for the screen saver I hope I will do a few more photos like this one some day !!! I was very lucky that day. Best 73 Must have been asleep that day? Where is this magnificent photo to be seen? 73 de Ron EI2JP -- Ron Hahn - EI2JP (a.k.a. W1VON) Grid: IO52GA CQ: 14 ITU: 27 IOTA: EU-115 FISTS: 10883 Club Web Site: http://www.ei1karg.com QSL Info: http://www.qrz.com/detail/EI2JP Mob. +353-86-600-5499 __ 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] J-F's photos
You know, sometime it is purely luck !! :-)) And other time, it is experience that do the work... Thanks for your comment !!! Ron Hahn EI2JP a écrit : On 4 Aug 2006, at 19:34, JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD wrote: Try this link... http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/va2vyz.jpg Lovely! How come my radio photos don't come out like this? -- Ron Hahn - EI2JP (a.k.a. W1VON) Grid: IO52GA CQ: 14 ITU: 27 IOTA: EU-115 FISTS: 10883 Club Web Site: http://www.ei1karg.com QSL Info: http://www.qrz.com/detail/EI2JP Mob. +353-86-600-5499 __ 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] Outdoor operation... camping time !!
Hi to all of you !! I did my first attempt of using a long wire with my Elecraft K2 last weekend. I was amazed how the K2 with the KAT2 tuned everything !!! A simple 28 feet long wire with 2 radials of 16 feet each. I used a small rock with a small rope to finally bring my wire up in a tree at about 24 feet high. Let the kid do that part it is a fun part for them to throw a rock up in a tree a familly activity... ;-) I did a few contacts in CW on 80m and 40m with only 5W. I was also amazed that I could use all HF bands only with this small size antenna. You don't need to bring an antenna analyzer and loose all your spare time to adjust a dipole... just the K2 and the wires and the small key ! It seems that this kind of antenna sometime perform better that a dipole at very lower high installation I put a few pictures on my website in the «Sortie amateur prise 2» section sorry for the french description... but pictures tell a thousand words anyway... ;-) http://web.mac.com/jfmenard Look under «Sortie amateur prise 2» tab. Best 73 and don't forget to go out... your amateur gear needs to take fresh air too !!! ;-) J-F VA2VYZ __ 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] Outdoor operation... camping time !!
Yes I took them myself I also like astronomy using my Meade LX-200 10 SCT Thanks !!! :-)) VE3GAM Al McRorie a écrit : all the best and like your astronomy pics, just wondering whether you took them yourself or not, al ve3gam __ 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] Outdoor operation... camping time !!
You will really this place John !!! Many trees to hang your antenna too But bring warm clothes... in october, nights are very cold at his time of year we got only a 7 deg celcius last weekend !!! :-) 73 John Harper a écrit : FB photos, JF, especially glad to see the numerous antenna supports (trees) at Lac Megantic. My XYL and I are planning to camp there in October. I'll have my KX1; she'll have a book! John Harper AE5X Portable QRP: http://www.ae5x.com __ 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] Outdoor operation... camping time !!
I really suggest you to get the KX1 antenna tuner. Really built for that type of long wire antenna and also more compact too. VE3GAM Al McRorie a écrit : I just bought a KX1 from a guy in Ohio, now it does not have the antenna tuner in it but I will try out a wire of 28' with the 2 radials on it and use an external tuner. al ve3gam __ 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] K2-S-Meter Alignment question
No this is the VFO knob... turning the VFO knob when calibrate the S HI and S Lo paramater should be use to adjust the bar led display for proper receivng indication. If turning the VFO knob does nothing, you should probably have something wrong... Gary Marks a écrit : Under S-Meter Alignment: The forth step says: Turn RF Gain fully counter-clockwise. Adjust the VFO knob until bargraph segment 9 lights, then turn it a bit more counter-clockwise until segment 10 just turns on (right-most segment). Question: Should this have said RF Gain instead of VFO knob ? Turning the VFO does nothing while turning the RF Gain knob performs what the instructions say. Comments please.. Gary WD8ICX K2 #5609 ___ 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 __ 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] Yaesu MD-200A8X mic on my K2
Hi, I very confused, I'm trying to connect my Yaesu MD-200A8X mic to my K2. I changed all wiring of the Yaesu mic to match my other Kenwood mic. I don't want to change jumper block on the control panel... and the Yaesu mic will be used exclusively on my K2 now but for outdoor operation, I will use the Kenwood hand mic... so this is why I changed the Yaesu mic connector to match my Kenwood mic connector. If I push UP or DOWN... OK VFO A or B selected.. When I push PTT it transmit but when I release the PTT button freq. change to VFO A or vice-versa... Any idea what I have done wrong.. ??!?!?!? Thanks J-F VA2VYZ __ 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] Yaesu MD-200A8X mic on my K2
I found it !!! For a reason that I cannot explain I put earlier on the control board a jumper over FUNC on P1 header and should not be there. Now, everything works fine. With my Kenwood MC-43 mic... no problem... but with Yasesu mic, it was affected by this jumper. Anyway, no extra function is available when using this jumper. 73 JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD a écrit : Hi, I very confused, I'm trying to connect my Yaesu MD-200A8X mic to my K2. I changed all wiring of the Yaesu mic to match my other Kenwood mic. I don't want to change jumper block on the control panel... and the Yaesu mic will be used exclusively on my K2 now but for outdoor operation, I will use the Kenwood hand mic... so this is why I changed the Yaesu mic connector to match my Kenwood mic connector. If I push UP or DOWN... OK VFO A or B selected.. When I push PTT it transmit but when I release the PTT button freq. change to VFO A or vice-versa... Any idea what I have done wrong.. ??!?!?!? Thanks J-F VA2VYZ __ 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 __ 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] Finally after a few months down...
Hi, I finally rebuilt my website after 3 months down... now it is UP !!! Happy visiting !!! http://web.mac.com/jfmenard/ J-F Ménard / VA2VYZ P.S. I'm keeping my KX-1 :-)) ___ 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] KX-1 ATU question
Hi, I found something strange with my KX1 everything works fine, I did a many QSO... but I found something that when I use the ATU. When I start tuning with the KX1, everything is OK, it tunes normally then show me POWER and after a push of a button show me SWR. Example: I get 2.3W on 40M with a SWR of 1.1:1, but higher in the band, I have 4.3W power and 1.9:1 SWR. When I get an higher SWR, power rise. SWR drop, power drop. That is what my ATU give me Something sounds to be installed reverse !?!?!?!? Any explanation ? J-F VA2VYZ ___ 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: Complete QRP kit with Elecraft T1
Hi, I have a complete QRP kit that includes an Elecraft T1 to sell on eBay. Take a look at... www.ebay.com Type item number in the search box: 35739039 Happy bidding !!! J-F / VA2VYZ __ 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] FS: Elecraft KX-1 (4 band)
FS: Elecraft KX-1 (4 band) with all options, including Pelican Microcase 1060, earbuds, antenna binding post, etc. See item number 35937968 on eBay. Thanks. J-F / VA2VYZ __ 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] Rework kits
to search in all previous e-mail message, just go there http://www.ac6rm.net/mailarchive/html/elecraft-list/ 73 !!! Le 06-03-10 à 09:30, Mike Short a écrit : I just bought a partially assembled K2, and am wondering where I can get the rework kit. Also, is there a way to search previous postings? I would just as soon read what I need to know rather than bother everyone with a question that has already been asked and answered. Mike AI4NS ___ 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 = JEAN-FRANÇOIS MÉNARD / VA2VYZ ELECRAFT KX1 #999, K2 #4130 FISTS #11896 Pour visitez mon site Internet / To visit my website : http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] K2 Digital Signals Mod
I'm sorry to tell you that, but this guy passed away last summer. I guess digital mod kit are not available anymore but I'm not sure. Le 06-02-03 à 12:42, Karl-Heinz Kaatz, DF7KHK a écrit : Hi Mike, I think it is EA3BLQ's (sk) mode. You find more infos at http://www.qsl.net/ea3blq . 72 de Karl-Heinz, DF7KHK ___ 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 = JEAN-FRANÇOIS MÉNARD / VA2VYZ ELECRAFT KX1 #999, K2 #4130 FISTS #11896 Pour visitez mon site Internet / To visit my website : http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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 #999
Hi, Believe it or not, after one complete year with my KX1, don't laugh, but I did my first 2 QSO's with it since last week. But I must say that I'm a real beginner in CW. When I bought my KX1 last year, I was not even a CW guy... But I really like it. It is amazing how a 3W signal could be so powerful sometime ;-)) I'm waiting for the 80M module on the KX1. Another amateur here is waiting too. When it will be available, I will build another KX1 for that guy... he is a pure QRP CW amateur I really think he will have plenty of fun with it !!! Just my 2 cents about my recent experience. Hope to be on the ECN net one day !!! Best 73 = JEAN-FRANÇOIS MÉNARD / VA2VYZ ELECRAFT KX1 #999, K2 #4130 FISTS #11896 Pour visitez mon site Internet / To visit my website : http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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 Antenna connector
Hi, I would like to know if I use my K2 with the KPA-100 for outdoor operation, and if I turn off the KPA-100 from the menu and also if I powered my K2 from the samll DC connector instrad of the Powerpole connector ... May I use the BNC antenna connector instead of using the SO-239 antenna connector on the KPA-100 ??? 73 = JEAN-FRANÇOIS MÉNARD / VA2VYZ ELECRAFT KX1 #999, K2 #4130 FISTS #11896 Pour visitez mon site Internet / To visit my website : http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] Bandpass filter and IF amp adjustment question
I trying to adjut more precisely all my band pass filters and IF amp and I would like to know if the method I use is good. I using my Palstar ZM-30 antenna analyzer that can generate and transmit a tone at a specific desired frequency, the VFO feature. So I put my ZM-30 near the K2 antenna connector to hear the tone in my headphone. I turn off the AGC, RF gain set to mid range and AF gain set around 9 o'clock After, I use my MM, set to ACrms, now connected into the headphone jack of the K2. I figured that I can now read precisely on my MM all signal variation that I can made when adjusting all filters including IF amp. I think this way is more precise and more steady than reading POWER output on a dummy load that could be less stable... Am I wrong or right or just paranoiac ??? ;-) Anyway, I'm just suggesting probably another way to adjust filters ??? So, let me know... 73 = JEAN-FRANÇOIS MÉNARD / VA2VYZ ELECRAFT KX1 #999, K2 #4130 FISTS #11896 Pour visitez mon site Internet / To visit my website : http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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
Fwd: [Elecraft] Bandpass filter and IF amp adjustment question
Hi Tom, It is fun to see and calculate an average of the compromise between 160M and 80M we must do to adjust the filter properly. But what do you mean about usable peak ? Le 06-01-08 à 09:32, Tom Hammond a écrit : Jean-Francois: You will generally obtain a more definitive (and usable) peak, in the adjustments if you set the K2 to 1W output and then align it in TX mode. 73, Tom N0SS At 07:56 AM 1/8/2006, you wrote: I trying to adjut more precisely all my band pass filters and IF amp and I would like to know if the method I use is good. I using my Palstar ZM-30 antenna analyzer that can generate and transmit a tone at a specific desired frequency, the VFO feature. So I put my ZM-30 near the K2 antenna connector to hear the tone in my headphone. I turn off the AGC, RF gain set to mid range and AF gain set around 9 o'clock After, I use my MM, set to ACrms, now connected into the headphone jack of the K2. I figured that I can now read precisely on my MM all signal variation that I can made when adjusting all filters including IF amp. I think this way is more precise and more steady than reading POWER output on a dummy load that could be less stable... Am I wrong or right or just paranoiac ??? ;-) Anyway, I'm just suggesting probably another way to adjust filters ??? So, let me know... 73 = JEAN-FRANÇOIS MÉNARD / VA2VYZ ELECRAFT KX1 #999, K2 #4130 FISTS #11896 Pour visitez mon site Internet / To visit my website : http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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 = JEAN-FRANÇOIS MÉNARD / VA2VYZ ELECRAFT KX1 #999, K2 #4130 FISTS #11896 Pour visitez mon site Internet / To visit my website : http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = = JEAN-FRANÇOIS MÉNARD / VA2VYZ ELECRAFT KX1 #999, K2 #4130 FISTS #11896 Pour visitez mon site Internet / To visit my website : http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] Silver Eagle microphone
Hi, A long time friend of mine who have cancer asked me to sell all his amateur equipment. I have now an excellent good looking Silver Eagle microphone, probably will become a piece of collection, who knows. I just wondering if anybody try with success to use this microphone with their K2 ??? 73 = JEAN-FRANÇOIS MÉNARD / VA2VYZ ELECRAFT KX1 #999, K2 #4130 FISTS #11896 Pour visitez mon site Internet / To visit my website : http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] New Elecraft product: 80/30 meter module for the KX1 transciever
YES I received a building request yesterday for a complete KX1 kit. I will wait until this kit is available and I will upgrade mine also a new Elecraft familly member near my place again in 2006 !! Happy New Years to all Elecraft group !!! Best 73 88 !!! Le 05-12-29 à 23:37, wayne burdick a écrit : We're pleased to announce that the KX1 is now a 4-band radio! Many KX1 owners have asked for 80 meter coverage, notably Bruce Prior, N7RR, who pointed out that 80 meters is a great band for traffic handling at night (in both the CW and SSB segments). Up till now, Bruce has been taking his KX1 and a second rig that covers 80 meters on his extensive backpacking trips. Our new KXB3080 option will lighten his load a bit. 80 meters is also a popular field day and QRP band, and is especially active in the Eastern U.S. and in Europe. Band noise is lower in Winter, so this is the perfect time to give 80 meters a try. The dual-band KXB3080 module installs in the same location as our 30-meter-only module, the KXB30. The KXB3080 is very easy to add to your KX1, since all but two components are surface-mount, pre- installed at the factory. (This was necessary in order to provide both bands in such a small amount of space.) Also supplied is a small PC board that mounts in place of the original low-pass filter inductors (L1 and L2). This board includes a relay that configures the low-pass filter for efficient operation on either 80 or 40/30/20 meters. The KX1's firmware has been updated in conjunction with the KXB3080. The new firmware adds: * Full 80-meter band coverage on transmit and receive * Additional receive-only coverage: 1000 kHz to 5000 kHz (reduced sensitivity outside the 80-m band) * Programmable scanning (great for monitoring quiet bands, waiting for signals to show up) * Variable-rate fast tuning: 1 kHz in ham bands in all RX modes, 5 kHz outside ham bands in USB/LSB modes We have several beta testers lined up for the KXB3080, and will be supplying them kits in a couple of weeks. Meanwhile, I've been having great fun on 80 meters with the first 4-band KX1, even with a wimpy 40-foot random wire. In addition to 80 meter transceive operation, I can copy many AM stations from 1.0-1.6 MHz. This broadcast band coverage should prove useful feature for field operation. If you have any technical questions about the KXB3080 option, feel free to send them to [EMAIL PROTECTED] One question I'm sure to get is whether the KXAT1 ATU is usable on 80 meters. The answer? Yes, but the KXAT1 wasn't designed to cover this band, so it will only help with specific end-fed wire antenna lengths to be determined. It will of course help with tweaking of nearly-resonant antennas, such as portable whips and ad-hoc dipoles. * * * N O T E * * * Please don't call about the KXB3080 or new firmware just yet. We will announce the price of both in late January, and take orders then. (Eric made me say that :) * * * * * * * * * * * 73, Wayne, N6KR --- 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 = JEAN-FRANÇOIS MÉNARD / VA2VYZ ELECRAFT KX1 #999, K2 #4130 FISTS #11896 Pour visitez mon site Internet / To visit my website : http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] CW filter question
Hi, I am doing a complete aligment of my K2 during the weekend... just for the fun of learning and in the KSB2 SSB manual, they said to set OP1 for FL1 (filter on SSB board) for both SSB and CW. I undertstand what is OP1, etc... But my question is: Could I choose other than OP1 for the first CW filter ? My setup for CW only is FL1 = 1.5 kHz and FL2 = 500 Hz... both are well aligned on 600 Hz peak with a spectrum analyzer. I don't want a wide filter for CW.. like OP1. I understand that basic K2 crystal are optimized for 700 Hz and below signal filter. And if I was using only CW without the SSB board, I will be using the basic K2 filter only anyway... so I think I am OK, but I only want to make sure that including a SSB board do not change my understanding of how filter works in the K2. Thanks and 73 = JEAN-FRANÇOIS MÉNARD / VA2VYZ ELECRAFT KX1 #999, K2 #4130 FISTS #11896 Pour visitez mon site Internet / To visit my website : http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] CW filter question
Thanks Don, Dan and Bill. I'm shutting off my K2 for a little «inside work» !!! ;-) Best 73 and Happy New Year !!! Le 05-12-29 à 11:16, Don Wilhelm a écrit : Jean-Francois, If I recall, that statement in the SSB manual does not say you must (or should) set the wide CW filter to OP1, it only says that one CAN do that - so if it is not desirable for you (it is not for me either), then leave your CW filter widths as they are as they are. Adding the SSB option does not change CW in the K2 but it does increase the filter choices by adding the OP1 fixed bandwidth filter. If you want more detail on K2 alignment than is in the manual, in particular the Dial Calibration and setting the filters, you may want to look at my website http://w3fpr.qrpradio.com or the mirrors at www.qsl.net/ w3fpr or http://home.earthlink.net/~w3fpr - Spectrogram is adequate, but if you have access to a full blown spectrum analyzer, you can use that instead. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- I am doing a complete aligment of my K2 during the weekend... just for the fun of learning and in the KSB2 SSB manual, they said to set OP1 for FL1 (filter on SSB board) for both SSB and CW. I undertstand what is OP1, etc... But my question is: Could I choose other than OP1 for the first CW filter ? My setup for CW only is FL1 = 1.5 kHz and FL2 = 500 Hz... both are well aligned on 600 Hz peak with a spectrum analyzer. I don't want a wide filter for CW.. like OP1. I understand that basic K2 crystal are optimized for 700 Hz and below signal filter. And if I was using only CW without the SSB board, I will be using the basic K2 filter only anyway... so I think I am OK, but I only want to make sure that including a SSB board do not change my understanding of how filter works in the K2. Thanks and 73 = JEAN-FRANÇOIS MÉNARD / VA2VYZ ELECRAFT KX1 #999, K2 #4130 FISTS #11896 Pour visitez mon site Internet / To visit my website : http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.9/216 - Release Date: 12/29/2005 ___ 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] T1 cable order
Hi, I would like to order one FT-817 Remote Control Adapt. for T1. Shipping option on the order page are 15$ USD and over for Canada. Could you send me one by regular US Post Office mail, like one used for small parts please ? Thanks for your support !!! 73 = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ K1 #999, K2 #4130 FISTS #11896 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] 1 antenna, 2 radios... a second prototype !
Hi, I did my second «One Antenna, Two Radios» interface. I had this time an ajustable RF amplifier to compensate for the loss by splitting the signal. I only had what is loss... around 3 dB, no more. The design could be used for more than 2 input/output because the gain is «ajustable». I also had a few LED to show the status when TX, ON or even when the rf amp is ON. If I disconnect one radio, I am able to switch off the amp because there is no more attenuation, so I will keep my signal a «original» as it were before. I really think that I convinced that I can easely add another K2 in my shack the next step will be... One mic, two radios... and two K2's !!! If you want to take a look... http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum57.html It took me more hours than expected... I like to do thing properly... maybe sometime too much, but anyway... it works great !!! 73 = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ FISTS #11896 Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] Remote KPA-100 Kit
Hi, Take a look a the end of this web page... http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum29.html I put a few photos of my K2 and the external KPA100... really easy to do... ;-) Good luck !!! = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ FISTS #11896 Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = Le 05-12-01 à 21:23, [EMAIL PROTECTED] a écrit : Thanks to everyone who responded. I think I've got it now. Having it explained has greatly simplified it for me, and I really appreciate this reflector. I need a KIO2 to accomplish the change simply. If somebody has a used one they would like to sell, I would like to buy one. If I can't find a used one, I will order one when I order the EC2. Again, thanks to everyone...Ci Ci Jones, WU7R FISTS #10789 NAQCC #306 ARCI #12163 ___ 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
Fwd: [Elecraft] Question about Buddipole vertical
I have been the Buddipole since over 2 years now, and I very satisfied. The quality of construction and the RF results are excellent for a portable antenna. I have the deluxe package. Budd W3FF always delevery mature and finished products. I'm in contact with him very often. I will receive in a few weeks another parts that will permit to build a 2 elements yagi on 6M with the Buddipole package. I did a lot of DX contacts, even using QRP power !!! If you ever need or want quality and you want to buy only once, this is THE antenna. Look at my website for many pics about different configuration with this antenna... even on 80M !! http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/ 73 = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ FISTS #11896 Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = Le 05-11-26 à 14:02, Yves Dussault a écrit : Any of you been using it? Satisfied? Yves Dussault-VE2ATD Laval, QC ___ 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] Question about Buddipole vertical
Bill, I leave the coil contact always there, on each color marker. I bought a second of coil contact set to fully cover all color markers and I put a few drops of glue on each... so they can't loose anymore... At 12$ a set, don,t loose them too often !!! ;-) = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ FISTS #11896 Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = Le 05-11-26 à 15:36, Bill Harris a écrit : Jean: I agree with your assessment on the Buddipole. Only gripe I have is with the coil contacts. Easy to loose and at $4.+ each to replace, has caused me to focus on behaviour modification. I should be working on that anyway. Carry on KXBill ___ 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] Jumping K2
I had a problem similar in the past when transmitting at 12W I heard a sound like this one (very scarry) and lost power after on that band The problem was a bad solder on the toroïd associated to the band. After, no problem at all. = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ FISTS #11896 Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = Le 05-11-25 à 23:15, Ron D'Eau Claire a écrit : I've not seen that symptom, but I'd be very suspicious of the resettable fuse (F1) opening for some reason. Either it's gotten intermittent or you're drawing enough current to exceed its trip point at, I believe, 3 amps. The K2 is resetting to a previous frequency because you haven't done something to make it 'remember' the current settings yet. That'll happen any time you pull power. The howl... I'm not sure about but what's causing it might be what's causing the current overload on F1. First I'd check the current draw as you approach 12 watts. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 25, 2005 6:21 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Jumping K2 Hi all My K2 # 4758 has gone strange. All is well if power is set to less than about 10 watts. But lately, if power is set to 12 w or more, it shuts down and emits a loud and nasty sounding howl, which only lasts a moment. It promptly comes back on, but the frequency changes to a previously used frequency. This was not a one time happening, but can be duplicated. It seems to be so on all bands. The only options I have is the KAF-2, (which I love), and the noise blanker. Other than this problem, all is fine, and I am very pleased with my little sweetheart of a rig. I can understand its shutting down, but why is it changing frequency and barking at me?? In its earlier days when it shut down, it did so quietly and returned to the same frequency. Any ideas?? Tnx and 73, George, N4YM ___ 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] RE: 2 radios, 1 antenna... finally a prototype
Wow, I hope you are not in a hurry, because I think I found a solution for the normal attenuation today. I contacted DX Engeneering today, I waiting for a part from them and I will test my new version 2 prototype as soon as I can receive the part I must design a new PCB, because I will now have 2 paths, one for RX and one for TX. 73 Le 05-11-21 à 19:25, Bill Harris a écrit : Please add my name to the kit list for the above. Carry on Bill_Harris-w7kxb ___ 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] 2 radios, 1 antenna... finally a prototype!
Hi, I finally did a first prototype of an interface to link two K2/KPA100 on one multi-band HF antenna using Don W3FPR schematic. For my first from scratch project, it is not too bad. I first began to do a PCB. I used two fast SPDT 16A relays from Omron and SO-239 connectors are Amphenol. I will try it tonight But on the bench test, everything was working fine... Maybe I will need to put a few caps to filter some RF, I'm not sure I will tell you later tonight. This is my first prototype version... My « main goal » is to have a interface like this one, but also one mic and one paddle for 2 radios. Unfortunatly, I forgot to take picture of my PCB. But I will put Don's schematic on my website this week. Take a look... http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum55.html 73 P.S. Many thanks to Don W3FPR for his help. ;-) = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ FISTS #11896 Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] 2 radios, 1 antenna... finally a prototype!
Just to make sure I'm clear on my message... this interface is made for listening on two radios at the same time from one antenna. But when one radio transmit, the other in mute by putting it's antenna on ground and vice-versa. Le 05-11-19 à 18:02, JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD a écrit : Hi, I finally did a first prototype of an interface to link two K2/ KPA100 on one multi-band HF antenna using Don W3FPR schematic. For my first from scratch project, it is not too bad. I first began to do a PCB. I used two fast SPDT 16A relays from Omron and SO-239 connectors are Amphenol. I will try it tonight But on the bench test, everything was working fine... Maybe I will need to put a few caps to filter some RF, I'm not sure I will tell you later tonight. This is my first prototype version... My « main goal » is to have a interface like this one, but also one mic and one paddle for 2 radios. Unfortunatly, I forgot to take picture of my PCB. But I will put Don's schematic on my website this week. Take a look... http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum55.html 73 P.S. Many thanks to Don W3FPR for his help. ;-) = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ FISTS #11896 Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] 2 radios, 1 antenna... finally a prototype!
Ho ! Thank to Jack also. I was't know... :-( ;-) Check this one... I put my K2 on one connector and my FT-817 on the other. I found something interresting When I have my K2 on 80m and my FT-817 on 40m, everything is OK. But when I put my FT-817 on the same band or on a band lower than 80m... i.e. 160M, I loose approx. 3db on receive on my K2. I checked this with XG1 oscillator When indicating S9 on my K2, when I switch the FT-817 on the same band, I loose 1 S unit on the K2 instantly Any idea ? Le 05-11-19 à 21:23, Don Wilhelm a écrit : Yes folks, Jack and I collaborated on the design of this one. I started with a few logic gates, and Jack kept saying 'do it with no active devices - anyway, you can see the result in Jean-Francois website and judge for yourself. Since Jean-Francois gave me credit in his posts, I thought I should pass along extra credit where it is due, and Jack deserves it. BTW, if I ever get both my K2s to the operating position instead of one in th eworkshop and the other for operating, I will be using this arrangement myself - not fully SO2R, but a reasonable compromise suitable for my operating. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- There is one important step in the construction of the circuit that should make it work well. Now it is important to take this step... What is the step? Contact W6FB in the Phone Sweepstakes - I need the VA2 QSO! :-) :-) :-) Good luck making it run. Don and I had fun collaborating on that one... On Nov 19, 2005, at 3:02 PM, JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD wrote: Hi, I finally did a first prototype of an interface to link two K2/ KPA100 on one multi-band HF antenna using Don W3FPR schematic. For my first from scratch project, it is not too bad. I first began to do a PCB. I used two fast SPDT 16A relays from Omron and SO-239 connectors are Amphenol. I will try it tonight But on the bench test, everything was working fine... Maybe I will need to put a few caps to filter some RF, I'm not sure I will tell you later tonight. This is my first prototype version... My « main goal » is to have a interface like this one, but also one mic and one paddle for 2 radios. Unfortunatly, I forgot to take picture of my PCB. But I will put Don's schematic on my website this week. Take a look... http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum55.html 73 P.S. Many thanks to Don W3FPR for his help. ;-) = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ FISTS #11896 Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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 -Jack Brindle, W6FB = == ___ 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: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.4/175 - Release Date: 11/18/2005 ___ 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] 2 radios, 1 antenna... finally a prototype!
I know Vic. Another way to do it, will be to supply both relays to receive. So if no Amp key present or no 12V, or... By default, it could be connected to a dummy load There are many ways to do this, with different danger level Le 05-11-19 à 21:40, Vic K2VCO a écrit : JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD wrote: I finally did a first prototype of an interface to link two K2/ KPA100 on one multi-band HF antenna using Don W3FPR schematic. For my first from scratch project, it is not too bad. snip Take a look... http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum55.html The only thing that bothers me about this circuit is that if the Amp Key output from either K2 is disconnected for any reason, transmitting on the other one will put RF into the front end of the first one. I thought of several ways to make the circuit fail-safe with a few logic gates, but I'll leave it to the real circuit designers to suggest the best way. I would suggest using the 8r signals from the K2s in addition to the amp-key output. The 8r is on in receive mode, and you could arrange things so that unless either an 8r signal or amp-key ground is present, that K2 will always be connected to the dummy load. -- 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] Re: K2 muting
Hi, I'm very interested in this setup. If you could send a few photos and schematics, parts I'm actually searching for that solution before buying my second K2. Tnanks for your help. = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ FISTS #11896 Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = Le 05-11-17 à 03:21, [EMAIL PROTECTED] a écrit : I use two K2s in SO2R, mostly on the same band. Each K2 has an SPDT relay at the antenna socket - If #1 K2 is transmitting, #2 K2 has a short across the antenna socket. Within a few kHz, there is total muting. Great for 80m sprints. I'm using the W4AN arrangement - #1 rig both ears, both rigs, one in each ear (key line defeated for both) #2 rig both ears. When your 'run' slows down, this arrangement lets you search for multipliers on the same band in between CQs, and enables you to check adjacent bands as well. I have used this set-up with a pair of barefoot K2s in QRP contests only. Also, there are two sets of antennas, 80m through 10m, 100 metres apart. YMMV. 73, Ken ZL1AIH ___ 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
Fwd: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer
I'm selling my MFJ-259B I want to buy a Palstar ZM-30... look at www.palstar.com. 73 Le 05-11-13 à 19:02, Kurt Loken a écrit : Hello All, I've decided that before I get too carried away with antenna experiments (mag loops, etc.), it would probably be a good idea to get an antenna analyzer. Anyone have a favorite they would like to recommend? I'm leaning toward the Micro908 from the American QRP Club. Anyone want to talk me into an MFJ or another brand? Too bad Elecraft doesn't offer one. I would love to see them do for antenna analyzers what they did for antenna tuners with the T1. Regard, Kurt - ae6uj __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 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 = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ FISTS #11896 Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ FISTS #11896 Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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 T1
Hi, As usual, I finished my Elecraft T1. So if you want to take a look inside and out, look at my pics on my website. http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum54.html Thanks for looking !!! 73 = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ FISTS #11896 Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] Competition coming for Elecraft?
I prefer building and using plenty of K2's than going with this rig... ;-) Le 05-11-01 à 18:52, Doug Shields a écrit : Geoff, With an entry price of $3000 and a fully loaded radio at $6000, I really don't think the Sienna radio is any competition for Elecraft. I will keep my K2 and add a few more options. Doug W4DAS K2 #5000 ___ 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 = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ FISTS #11896 Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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
Fwd: [Elecraft] Sort of SO2R contesting
Hi, If you plan to use one for receiving and the K2 for transmitting, MFJ do a antenna RF auto-sense switch that do exactly what you want to do. Now, I'm looking to use 2 K2 at the same, on the same HF multi- band antenna and with one mic also. The RF switching is THE key... I do not have much time recently to work on it, but I received a few good suggestions and electronic design Le 05-10-30 à 11:36, Robert Tellefsen a écrit : Thanks to the generosity of Don, W6CZ, I have the loan of an Icom R75 receiver to try my hand at SO2R operation with my K2. I remember someone else was doing a similar thing. I'd like to exchange ideas and questions with anyone else doing this. Particularly about switching issues. Fortunately there is a little time between now and CW SS for practice and trial and error. Thanks and 73 Bob N6WG The Little Station with Attitude ___ 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 = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ FISTS #11896 Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] Re: Excellent service from Tokyo Hy-Power
I just bought a HL-100BX earlier this year. Nobuki shipped the amp very fast. I received it from Japan in 5 days at my door. I even called him directly in Japan and talked with him a few moment; very nice guy. Exellent product. I even received the FT-817 cable to drive the amplifier. If you compared to MFJ by example, they took 5 days only to process my order made directly on their website, and I not receiving anything yet since over 2 weeks now... only a small portable antenna. Very sad. Le 05-10-29 à 06:25, Tim O'Rourke a écrit : I recently purchased the HL2Kfx direct from Nobuki and had similar experience. Great company and service. Products are top notch also. According to Nobuki they will be back in US market next year. Tim W4YN Message: 10 Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 22:27:43 -0600 Good Day, I have had an HL-50B for a while that I use on some of my QRP rigs and FT-817 when I need a bit of extra punch. It has provided faithful service until recently. Low to no power out on all bands. I returned it to Japan to Tokyo Hy-Power after sending and email. Nobuki-san sent a quick reply saying that the HL-50B has been a reliable unit and that he was surprised that I had difficulty. I just got an email from him saying that unit has been repaired and returned at no cost to me except the shipping that it cost to get it to them. This goes way above and beyond the call of service. It is a standard by which all should strive to achieve. No questions on when I bought it or what I was doing when it failed. They just fixed it on good faith. Just thought I would let others know of the good service that I got from them. I will be buying more products from them when the occasion presents itself again. Jess AE0CW Tim O'Rourke [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 = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ FISTS #11896 Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] New project kit
Very interesting Larry. I posted your website URL on a local ham discussion forum. Your kit look very nicely built. Excellent. Le 05-10-21 à 12:49, Larry Phipps a écrit : I have developed a new project kit that should be of interest to Elecrafters. It is an inexpensive, accurate digital dummy load/ wattmeter. It is patterned after the concept of the mini modules in that it is board based with no cabinet, although it does come with an aluminum base plate to avoid the chance of accidental shorts. Size-wise, it will fit in an EC-1 or similar case if someone wanted to do a custom installation. It is microprocessor controlled, temperature compensated, and has a large backlit LCD display with multiple calibration screens. Accurate calibration requires only a DVM. It is rated at 20W, and uses metal oxide resistors, but there will be a 120W option which will use thick film power resistors mounted in a watertight cast aluminum case filled with cooling oil. I am still running tests on this option. The larger dummy load will replace the bottom plate when the 120W version is purchased. I am posting this announcement because I want to determine the level of interest before setting final pricing, based on parts volume. Please email me off-list with pre-orders to help me determine volume. I am also interested in any comments on the design that could be incorporated before production boards are ordered. For pics, specs and other details, see my website at www.telepostinc.com, and click on the LP-200 link. Target price is $100, and I should be ready to ship 20W units in about 2 weeks. I should have a final decision on the 120W option at about that time as well. Thanks and 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 = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ FISTS #11896 Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] OTT with T1
Hi, I would like to know if the OTT (One Touch Tune) from W4RT works with the T1 ??? Seems to have the same connector... i already own a Z-100 from LDG and the OTT with my Ft-817... I would like to change my Z-100 with a T1. Thanks. = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] rain tight case K2
look at my website for details... the last 2 photos... Pelican Model 1500 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum29.html Le 05-10-12 à 18:40, rattray a écrit : look at Pelican cases - 72 Bruce. 72/73 - Bruce ve5rc/ve5qrp - QRP-C#1, QRP-L#886, A1 Operator Enter QRP-Canada's RUN with RAC contest - details - http://www.qrp-canada.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mc Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 1:13 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] rain tight case K2 does any know of a good carry case for the K2 that can be closed ( still in working condition of course) yet the radio would be rain tight perhaps a see thru. a bit bigger for some small odds and ends like cable. ___ 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 = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] KDSP2
Mine too. I probably don't understand very well the autonotch feature, but if someone could help us with a test or a sound file where we could hear a demo Le 05-10-09 à 08:31, Rolf a écrit : Hi, I have built the KDSP2 module and installed it into my K2. In the Denoiser Menu I can hear a distinct differens between nr 99 71 and nr 00 71 and also when changing the decay value. But in the Autonotch Menu I can't notice any difference in the audio regardless of the settings of Beta and/or decay. Do I have a problem here with module? 73 Rolf SM0YQC K2 #4979 ___ 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 = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] Need K2 Front panel scan
like this one... http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/.Pictures/K2/k2-05.jpg Le 05-10-08 à 09:19, Andrey Stoev a écrit : Hi guys, I am sorry for not beeing very specific - I need a scan of the actual faceplate - the image on elecraft.com is a drawing. I am looking for a scanned image of the faceplate - not the front panel PCB, should someone has it handy or has an unassembled kit and he is willing to scan the faceplate for me! Thanks in advance!!! 73s KB1FZA - Original Message - From: W3FPR - Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Andrey Stoev [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, October 08, 2005 8:06 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Need K2 Front panel scan Ingo already provided the answer if you were looking for the front panel layout and artwork, but if what you meant was the FP board itself, you can find scans of most all the Elecraft boards at Tom Hammond's website (www.n0ss.net). 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- I am looking for a scan (JPG file would be perfect - 300 dpi will work the best for me) on the front panel of the K2. Any help will be apreicated 73s KB1FZA -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.13/123 - Release Date: 10/6/2005 ___ 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 = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] very small antenna
I currently own the Buddipole and the MP-1 from SuperAntennas. Both offer good performance and quality design in a small package. Recently, I did a QSO on 20m at 12W SSB with my K2... the OM was mobile in Austria... :-) I receive a good report !!! And the beauty you can mix piece of one antenna with the other one... they all use 3/8 24 for the threading you could even invent new antenna... combine this with an analyzer and you are in business !!! 73 Le 05-10-08 à 15:19, mc a écrit : Hi Jess, Looking for a small (pack-away in a suit-case and going to bahamas on a cruise line for vacation antenna.) I found three on the Yahoo search that looked good. the buddiepole, the Ventura, the miracle whip each one claims to have all band and each one says has at least some gain It's basically a mediocre receive antenna and transmit dummy load. Jess AE0CW .. ___ 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 = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] Magnetic Shielding Kit Now Available for K2's VCO Inductor
1- Will it be more difficult to tune T5 instead of asjusting L30 ? 2- Will it be standard in K2 kit now or it is just optional ? 3- Will we loose precision on the VCO stability, or any other manner regarding performance when applying this mod ? I'm planning to buy and build another K2... very soon... ;-) 73 Le 05-10-06 à 18:31, wayne burdick a écrit : The K2’s VCO (voltage-controlled oscillator) may be susceptible to low-frequency modulation by very large power transformers, such as those in linear amp power supplies and antenna rotator controllers. Such modulation can usually be eliminated by simply moving the equipment away from the transceiver. In difficult cases, magnetic shielding can be used, and we've created a modification kit for this purpose (Order #K2VCOSHLDKT). The mod kit provides a smaller replacement core for transformer T5, a high-permeability ferrite sleeve, and associated hardware. The ferrite sleeve is installed over T5, greatly reducing the effect of nearby strong magnetic fields. In addition, slug-tuned inductor L30 must be electrically disabled since it, too, is affected by magnetic fields. With L30 out of the circuit, the VCO inductance can still be adjusted, if necessary, by slightly squeezing or spreading the turns of T5. The kit is priced at $10. For more information, see our parts order page: http://www.elecraft.com/order_form_parts.htm#K2%20Parts 73, Wayne, N6KR --- 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 = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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: Magnetic Shielding Kit Now Available for K2's VCO Inductor
Thanks, because I experiment this phenomenon with my Ameritron AL-811H that is near my K2... maybe to near (8 to 9 inches), but I can't move it farther.. :-( 73 Le 05-10-06 à 20:06, wayne burdick a écrit : 1- Will it be more difficult to tune T5 instead of asjusting L30 ? Yes, a little. But this method is used for aligning the K1's VFO, so it can't be that hard :) 2- Will it be standard in K2 kit now or it is just optional? It will remain optional since it's easier to build the kit the original way. This modification is only intended for those who have a significant modulation problem, and cannot solve it by moving things around. Fortunately, few K2 owners fall into this category. 3- Will we loose precision on the VCO stability, or any other manner regarding performance when applying this mod ? No. VCO performance is identical in all other ways. 73, Wayne --- http://www.elecraft.com = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] Problem trying to use Spot on K2
You can also use the SPOT button with the RIT feature to ZERO BEAT de station... Select a CW station activate de SPOT feature... activate the RIT feature... decrease the RIT by 700 Hz... and finish to ZERO BEAT the station now with the main VFO knob... once ZERO BEAT... un-select the RIT... a 700 Hz will be added because you release the RIT.. and you will be, at least very near, the same frequency of the CW station. This trick works with all radio that have a SPOT and RIT feature... very common on most recent rig. 73 On Wednesday, October 05, 2005, at 06:19AM, Tom Hammond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Jerry: I guess I don't understand at all how to use the spot feature. For all I know my K2 may not even have it. I just listened to N0SS 2 different wav files and still can't figure out what I'm doing. When I hit the Spot button, same as Rit only held longer I get SE L 143. The number changes as I turn the main tuning dial but the tone completly wipes out the signal I'm listening to, no matter how loud it is. Maybe I need one of those LED Tuners I've been reading about. What am I doing wrong?? Invoking SPOT is NOT by pressing-holding RIT, but by pressing-holding the PRE-ATT button! If you press-hold RIT, you're invoking the PF1 user-programmable function, which happens to default to the MENU | ST L (sidetone level) setting. If your ST L value is currently set to 143, it's probably MUCH too loud for 90% of the spotting uses you'll use it for. Try this... 1. Press-hold PF1 (RIT) to go to the ST L menu and then crank the VFO knob DOWN to set ST L to a level of between 25 and 40. This should give you a CW sidetone level which you can still hear adequately while sending, but one which won't 'swamp' received signals when you attempt to use it for zero beating. Exit ST L by pressing MENU briefly. 2) Be sure you have your tuning RATE set to show the last two decimal places in the frequency display. 3) Find a signal on the band... doesn't have to be a blindingly strong signal but let's not start with a water-weak signal either. Maybe find someone who is 569 to 589. 4) Press-hold SPOT (PRE-ATT) to turn on the SPOT tone. This should allow you to hear both the SPOT sidetone AND the signal from the other station. 5) Now, slowly crank the VFO knob until the tone of the received station matches that of the SPOT tone. As the two tones come closer together (esp. when within 30-40 Hz), you will start to hear a secondary beat note between them (this is the difference tone between the two higher-pitched tones). As you continue to tune the VFO, this beat note should get slower and slower until you can easily hear individual beats. At this same time, the tone of the received station should 'disappear' behind the SPOT tone (that's what I was trying to demonstrate in the WAV file you played). Once you have matched the two tones, such that the received signal disappears behind (and within) the SPOT tone, you're zero beat with the received signal. One VERY IMPORTANT point of using the SPOT tone for zeroing in on a received signal is to not have the SPOT tone so darn strong that it completely swamps out the received signal. What you should try to do is to find a SPOT tone level which more or less equals the volume of the tone from the received signal. The closer the two tones are in level, the more easily you can zero beat them and the more easily you should be able to hear the beat note between the two signals. Learning to properly zero beat a signal is not necessarily an instantaneous success. It might take a bit of time to master it, but it is NOT difficult, and once you 'get' it (the technique), you will never lost it again. If I can help in any way, please drop me a note. Maybe I'll try to make a better WAV file example of how to zero beat. 73, Tom HammondN0SS ___ 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 == /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z[EMAIL PROTECTED] \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard == ___ 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] External freq counter in action !
I finally put an analog meter to the kit... can be seen more easely outside under sunlight than with only a dim or bright LED... Cute and nice... ;-) See it at : http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum48.html 73 Le 05-09-30 à 14:09, JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD a écrit : I add to day an external frequency counter connector on an unsed hole in back on my K2. I am now able to use the internal frequency counter of the K2 for calibrate my antenna dipper built later this week far better than listening to CW to find the proper frequency value... When you are out during outdoor experimentation, why carry more tools when your K2 already offer it !! ;-) See the integration and all the action between the K2 and the Tenna Dipper at... http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum48.html 73 = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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 = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] Tenna dipper... enclosure
I finally put my Tenna Dipper in my enclosure. I also tested the Tenna Dipper with the internal frequency counter of the K2... works great !!! I only have to do a 'official' external connector from the K2 to the Tenna Dipper to have access to the frequency meter. A few pics at... http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum48.html 73 = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] Tenna Dipper, part II...
Now That I have finished my basic Tenna Dipper Kit. I need to put it in an enclosure with a little bit bigger switches, buttons BUT, BUT... one thing In this kit, if you need to know the frequency that the Tenna Dipper is, you could just listen to the CW tones, but you will not be able to know too easely at which frequency you are. very anoying... :-( Why do not make an external connector on the K2 that is link to the frequency counter probe connector on the control panel. After you have selected the CAL FCTR function, connecting the Tenna Dipper External frequency test point to the K2... you will be able to use your K2 to display the actual frequency of this little antenna anylizer and now be able to use more easly the Tenna Dipper on many different frequencies instead of using it always at a pre- defined frequency, because it is too hard without proper external indication. What an idea ??? Let me guess I will do it tomorrow !! I let you know by picture as soon as possible. 73 = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] Tenna Dipper Kit... a small solution !
Hi, For people that do a lot of field radio operation, carrying an antenna analizer like a MFJ-259B could become anoying and also a waste of space in your luggage. We nearly always tune the antenna at the same frequency on the same band. So instead of carrying a big box, why not carrying a small box that will do this antenna ajustment... I build a Tenna Dipper from the 4SQRP Group. A pretty small kit, fun to build, like Elecraft kit. It costs almost nothing compared to a MFJ analyzer, and you will save space and weight during travel. Take a look at my photos... http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum48.html The website for ordering or have any info is: http://4sqrp.com/kits/ td/td.htm 73 and have a nice build time !!! = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] Another great outdoor !!!
Today I did, with two OM friends, a great outdoor on top of Mount Hereford in FN45. I used my K2 SSB at 12W with my MP-1 antenna. Many good contacts, and one in particular, OE9MON/P9 in Austria !!! The guy was mobile and me QRP... what a good experience with my K2 again !!! Here a few photos of that excellent experience http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum52.html The weather up there was very windy and cold... 73 = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] Two K2... One Mic... Zéro Proble m ? :-)
Ok for the mic. My main concern is for the K2 that will be receiving when the other transmit and vice-versa Le 05-09-18 à 18:50, Jack Brindle a écrit : This is very close to contesting's SO2R (Single Op, two radios). The difference is that in SO2R both radios are always active. When one transmits, the other continues to receive. Bandpass filters are used to keep the transmit RF from adversely affecting the 2nd radio's receiver. If it did hurt it, then that radio would be rather useless when the first is transmitting, right? Switching the microphone between the two radios shouldn't be too difficult with a simple switch, and if you really want to get fancy, you too could become addicted to creating the ultimate SO2R box... ;-) A web lookup on SO2R should be quite revealing. After reading the articles, you might realize that it is not that difficult to use TWO K2s at the same time! On Sep 18, 2005, at 7:54 AM, JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD wrote: Hi to all, I would like to build another K2 this automn, I can't stand in my shack without no kit to build. ;-) But I would like to know if it is possible (I think to an easely yes) to operate two K2, one at a time of course, but using the same microphone with an a/b switch like. And when one K2 is in TX the other is stop listenning, to prevent or to protect it, from busting his fontend. If someone already did this setup, it would be really appreciated to share this project with us. Or at least somebody have a good start for this ??? -Jack Brindle, W6FB == = ___ 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] Two K2... One Mic... Zéro Proble m ? :-)
I'm looking at a way to merge enterely two K2 to the same ressource: ONE mic and ONE multi-band antenna. So the setup interface must be able to switch mic between K2, and when one K2 transmit, the receiving on the other K2 is muted and also making sure that the RF is stopped and do not enter in the receiving K2 One Antenna for two K2 when both K2 do not transmit, they can listen on different or same band at the same time. Am I dreaming ? It must be possible to do this project ? ;-) 73 Le 05-09-18 à 20:08, Jack Brindle a écrit : If you are really worried about it, Wayne came up with a modification to improve the K2's strong-signal handling characteristics. This was created specifically to protect the receiver in the presence of strong near-by signals. Usually these are only a problem when the transmitter and receiver are on the same band, or even on the same frequency. If you keep the radios on different bands, I doubt you will see much problem. I hope this helps, et bon chance! On Sep 18, 2005, at 4:14 PM, JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD wrote: Ok for the mic. My main concern is for the K2 that will be receiving when the other transmit and vice-versa Le 05-09-18 à 18:50, Jack Brindle a écrit : This is very close to contesting's SO2R (Single Op, two radios). The difference is that in SO2R both radios are always active. When one transmits, the other continues to receive. Bandpass filters are used to keep the transmit RF from adversely affecting the 2nd radio's receiver. If it did hurt it, then that radio would be rather useless when the first is transmitting, right? Switching the microphone between the two radios shouldn't be too difficult with a simple switch, and if you really want to get fancy, you too could become addicted to creating the ultimate SO2R box... ;-) A web lookup on SO2R should be quite revealing. After reading the articles, you might realize that it is not that difficult to use TWO K2s at the same time! On Sep 18, 2005, at 7:54 AM, JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD wrote: Hi to all, I would like to build another K2 this automn, I can't stand in my shack without no kit to build. ;-) But I would like to know if it is possible (I think to an easely yes) to operate two K2, one at a time of course, but using the same microphone with an a/b switch like. And when one K2 is in TX the other is stop listenning, to prevent or to protect it, from busting his fontend. If someone already did this setup, it would be really appreciated to share this project with us. Or at least somebody have a good start for this ??? -Jack Brindle, W6FB === - Jack Brindle, W6FB -- --- ___ 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] Two K2... One Mic... Zéro Proble m ? :-)
YOOOU! I was not dreaming... ;-) Now what's next ? Anyone have a schematic or an existing project that look like this one and I could start from ? Le 05-09-18 à 21:28, Bob Nielsen a écrit : JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD wrote: I'm looking at a way to merge enterely two K2 to the same ressource: ONE mic and ONE multi-band antenna. So the setup interface must be able to switch mic between K2, and when one K2 transmit, the receiving on the other K2 is muted and also making sure that the RF is stopped and do not enter in the receiving K2 One Antenna for two K2 when both K2 do not transmit, they can listen on different or same band at the same time. Am I dreaming ? It must be possible to do this project ? ;-) Sure it is possible, but a bit complicated. You would need to have a PIN diode switch (or relay) to short out the input to the non- keyed K2, as well as a few switches or relays to select which K2 is transmit-enabled Mic, PTT and antenna. Some sequencing to make delay transmit until after the input is shorted would be desirable. 73 et bonne chance! Bob, N7XY ___ 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] Solar panel controller
I finally received my solar panel controller kit from Don KD5NDB. A marvelous small kit !!! If you need a excellent solution for your solar panel and you wish to use it while you are operating your favorite rig... KX1, K1, K2, etc... This controller is for you! I put a few pics about this kit, for people who would like to see it. http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum48.html 73 and many thanks to Don !!! = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] Solar panel controller
Le 05-09-16 à 12:59, [EMAIL PROTECTED] a écrit : Jean-Francois, The Solar Panel controller looks great. What type and size of solar panel will you be using? I'm using solar panels from ICP Global. I choose the flex version, more expensive, but lighter and more robust. Take a look at the PowerFlex 20 at : http://www.icpsolar.com/ssfamille.php3?id_rubrique=11 I have a 20W solar power panel that deliver 1.25A with 100% sunny. You could also connect more panels with ready to connect cable that come with the panel. I also have a 5W... so I have 25W or 1.5A on a 100% sunny day. No too bad when QRP. Additionally I have been looking at your K2 K2/100 remote setup. Can you please explain why you have Heat Shrink wrapped Toroids on the RG58 coax that is connected from the K2 Rf output to the K2/100 RF input? Is there a reason that you coiled the RG58 on the RF connections between the K2/100 RF output to the KAT100 RF input? No real reason. I only want to make sure that no RF will come out or in, or to protect from external source of RF leakage I think I'm paranoiac about RF loss... ;-) Finally I noticed that you are an Apple aficionado. What software if any do you use with your K2? I'm using MacLoggerDX from DogPark Software... www.dogparksoftware.com Also CocoaModem for digital mode from http://homepage.mac.com/chen/ Great Stuff, I love your Web Pages 73, KI4DGHChuck G. ___ 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] Solar panel controller... in an enclosure...
I finally put the controller in an external enclosure. I also add a switch to shutoff the solar panel power, just in case... I look nice, and I also used good quality connectors to connect to my solar panel and my K2. If you want to look at it... http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum48.html 73 J-F / VA2VYZ Le 05-09-16 à 14:03, JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD a écrit : Le 05-09-16 à 12:59, [EMAIL PROTECTED] a écrit : Jean-Francois, The Solar Panel controller looks great. What type and size of solar panel will you be using? I'm using solar panels from ICP Global. I choose the flex version, more expensive, but lighter and more robust. Take a look at the PowerFlex 20 at : http://www.icpsolar.com/ssfamille.php3?id_rubrique=11 I have a 20W solar power panel that deliver 1.25A with 100% sunny. You could also connect more panels with ready to connect cable that come with the panel. I also have a 5W... so I have 25W or 1.5A on a 100% sunny day. No too bad when QRP. Additionally I have been looking at your K2 K2/100 remote setup. Can you please explain why you have Heat Shrink wrapped Toroids on the RG58 coax that is connected from the K2 Rf output to the K2/100 RF input? Is there a reason that you coiled the RG58 on the RF connections between the K2/100 RF output to the KAT100 RF input? No real reason. I only want to make sure that no RF will come out or in, or to protect from external source of RF leakage I think I'm paranoiac about RF loss... ;-) Finally I noticed that you are an Apple aficionado. What software if any do you use with your K2? I'm using MacLoggerDX from DogPark Software... www.dogparksoftware.com Also CocoaModem for digital mode from http://homepage.mac.com/chen/ Great Stuff, I love your Web Pages 73, KI4DGHChuck G. ___ 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] XV50 Transverter
Hi, I'm looking at the XV50 transverter. I would like to use this transverter on 6m with an external amplifier that permit only 10W RF IN maximum. Will it be easy to make sure that the transverter in not giving more than 10W of drive to the amplifier Will the output power selected with the power knob on the K2 will show the real RF output on the transverter ? I'm not too familiar with transverter and how they work... For your info, my external amplifier if a Tokyo Hy-Power HL-100Bdx. Thank for your time. = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] XV50 Transverter
Many thanks !!! Le 05-09-10 à 14:06, Don Brown a écrit : Hi The XV50 can be set up several ways. If you are using a K2 with the 60 meter transverter option then the power control on the K2 will control the output of the XV50. The XV 50 has a watt meter on the front panel and you can just set it for 10 watts out. You could also set the internal gain so the XV50 will only output a maximum of 10 watts. There are several other ways to do what you want with the internal jumper options in the XV50 depending on the radio you want to drive the XV50 with and the level of the drive. This can be a 1 to 1 mw, 0 to 5 watts or a fixed 5 watt level. Don Brown KD5NDB - Original Message - From: JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft - Maling List Elecraft - Mailing List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 12:34 PM Subject: [Elecraft] XV50 Transverter Hi, I'm looking at the XV50 transverter. I would like to use this transverter on 6m with an external amplifier that permit only 10W RF IN maximum. Will it be easy to make sure that the transverter in not giving more than 10W of drive to the amplifier Will the output power selected with the power knob on the K2 will show the real RF output on the transverter ? I'm not too familiar with transverter and how they work... For your info, my external amplifier if a Tokyo Hy-Power HL-100Bdx. Thank for your time. = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] Backpacking case suggestions for KX1
Look in my section at http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum29.html I'm using a microcase 1060 and I have in it : the KX1, the paddle, the cheet sheet, the binding post for the antenna and also my earbuds and a DC adapter to connect to my battery. Don't forget this case is waterproof and shock proof so this is why I did not hesitate when I saw this case. 73 Le 05-08-31 à 23:11, Mike and Alicia Fanning a écrit : I saw a couple of posts recently talking about the Pelican 1060 as a case for the KX1. Does anyone have suggestions for alternatives? I am going on a backpacking trip out west and would like something to protect the rig, but I'm not sure if the 1060 is big enough to get the Elecraft paddles, KX1, and binding post adapter into while still providing full foam coverage around the KX1. Any suggestions (and pictures) would be appreciated. Thanks, Mike, K4GU ___ 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] Backpacking case suggestions for KX1
It is not me who did this excellent tool but VE3HLS, but you can find it in my download section in my web site. http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/FileSharing45.html I covered them with a plastic cover... like one for ID card, plastic you put in a machine that warm the plastic... excuse me , butI don't know how to explain in english... hope you understand . So it can be protect, even under rain !!! ;-) 73 Le 05-09-01 à 10:16, Paul Gates a écrit : Where did you get the cheat sheet? Paul Gates K1 #0231 KX1 #1186 XG1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mike and Alicia Fanning [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 7:34 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Backpacking case suggestions for KX1 Look in my section at http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum29.html I'm using a microcase 1060 and I have in it : the KX1, the paddle, the cheet sheet, the binding post for the antenna and also my earbuds and a DC adapter to connect to my battery. Don't forget this case is waterproof and shock proof so this is why I did not hesitate when I saw this case. 73 Le 05-08-31 à 23:11, Mike and Alicia Fanning a écrit : I saw a couple of posts recently talking about the Pelican 1060 as a case for the KX1. Does anyone have suggestions for alternatives? I am going on a backpacking trip out west and would like something to protect the rig, but I'm not sure if the 1060 is big enough to get the Elecraft paddles, KX1, and binding post adapter into while still providing full foam coverage around the KX1. Any suggestions (and pictures) would be appreciated. Thanks, Mike, K4GU ___ 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] K2's 4 MHZ Master Oscillator.
Also be sure to let the K2... at least... 15 minutes ON. It must warms itself Mine was set.. and when fresh turn on... 50Hz off... after 15 minutes or so maybe 10 to 20 Hz off only. Le 05-09-01 à 23:17, Don Wilhelm a écrit : Bob, Earl and folks, Earl's comments are correct, but CAL FIL must also be run before calibration is complete. Each BFO must be changed by at least one 'notch' and moved back to the same frequency (aqssuming the filters were properly set before). The K2 must detect that each BFO has been changed because that is the only time new values are written to EEPROM. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- I used Wayne Burdick's article to calibrate my K2. When I first tuned in WWV, the zero beat was at .5. I adjusted c22 measured TP1 (VCO) TP2(BFO) until the two test points matched. Now WWV zero beats at 1.5. -- 500 Hz is a big error. You can get it much closer. == Should I have set my dial to 1.00 then adjusted C22?. -- No! Nothing will change until you do a CAL PLL after adjusting C22. == There are a number of methods of getting the 4000 kHz xtal oscillator on frequency by adjusting C22. Without a frequency counter, one of the easiest is to tune in 20 MHz WWV on your IC-756Pro. Use a short piece of flexible insulated wire for the antenna on the 756Pro and bring the end of that antenna near the 4 MHz oscillator in the K2. You'll hear the 5th harmonic of the 4 MHZ oscillator beating with WWV (best to use the AM mode on the 756Pro and wait for those times when WWV is not transmitting a tone). When you hear the heterodyne beat between the 5th harmonic of the K2's 4 MHz oscillator and 20 MHz WWV, adjust C22 to zero beat the heterodyne. Anytime you adjust C22, you must follow with a CAL PLL. Then check your K2's frequency dial readout accuracy. 73, de Earl, K6SE -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.10.18/88 - Release Date: 9/1/2005 ___ 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] KX1 Carrying Case, WAS: K2 esthetics mod
It is not necessary , but I really enjoy a nice looking and heavyduty kit. Everybody have the choice !!! ;-) On Wednesday, August 31, 2005, at 08:22AM, Dan Romanchik [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is such an elaborate carrying case necessary? To carry my KX1 around, I use a plastic toolbox I bought on sale at Ace for 5 bucks. To cushion the KX1, I set it on some of the pink bubble wrap that Elecraft used to package the kit. This works pretty well, and there's plenty of room in the toolbox for tools, a battery pack or small AC supply, the antenna, headphones, etc. 73! Dan KB6NU === President, ARROW Comm. Assn. (www.w8pgw.org) ARRL MI Section Affiliated Club Coordinator Candidate for GL Division Vice Director, Fall 2005 Read my ham radio blog at www.kb6nu.com Robert wrote: I also use a Pelican case to house my KX1 when travelling. However I use a larger 1060 model. In order to prevent my KX1 from bouncing around in the case, I bought a black kneeling pad at the dollar store and cut it with a utility knife so that it would fit in the case. I then cut out a a hole so my KX1 fits into. This prevents it from moving around. I have room for a key, extra batteries and a wire antenna. Here is the link to a pic of my set-up. http://images.andale.com/f2/115/123/10264406/1126012988066_KX1.jpg Robert VE3RPF ___ 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 == /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z[EMAIL PROTECTED] \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard == ___ 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 esthetics mod
Hi, For people who care about 'extreme' ethetics about their K2, I did a mod on the the S-Meter display not really a mod, but a simple improvment... I replace the green plastic on the four last led on the s-meter with red plastic. So when signal are over S9, the display is in red, and S9 and less, in green. Wow !!! ;-) See it at: http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum29.html Best 73 !!! = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] K2 esthetics mod
Hi Paul, My KX1 case is a Pelican micro-case model 1060... heavy duty, water proof. Look at http://www.pelican.com/ Made in USA and lifetime unconditional warranty !!! Best 73 VA2VYZ Le 05-08-30 à 20:37, Paul Gates a écrit : I just told a guy on the reflector today that I did not need a K2 because I have a 100watt rig. Now you are whetting my appetite for a K2. You do very nice work and it looks very professional. Where did you find the case for the KX1... I need one!! Paul Paul Gates K1 #0231 KX1 #1186 XG1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft - Maling List Elecraft - Mailing List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 7:38 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K2 esthetics mod Hi, For people who care about 'extreme' ethetics about their K2, I did a mod on the the S-Meter display not really a mod, but a simple improvment... I replace the green plastic on the four last led on the s-meter with red plastic. So when signal are over S9, the display is in red, and S9 and less, in green. Wow !!! ;-) See it at: http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum29.html Best 73 !!! = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ 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] K2 SSB Mic Input Frequency response?
I'm also agree with Fran, at least an explanation from Elecraft about this mod would be really appreciated. Le 05-08-28 à 13:18, Francis Belliveau a écrit : I am now confused by the existence of two different mod's with the same goal. It makes perfect sense to me that I should not be wasting Tx energy on audio frequencies as low as 20Hz. Beyond that I am somewhat in the dark. Jim Brown and Stewart Baker have each suggested a modification to improve this situation. I am at a loss to know which, if either, I should implement. I must admit that I an very tempted to incorporate the indicated improvements. However, I would have no means of evaluating the results and therefore look to the remainder of those on this list for further opinion. Summary of the mod's are: from Jim: Change R14 from 1K to 2K. Change C34 from 2.2hF to 0.22 uF. Add 1uF in parallel with R15 from Stewart: Change C34 from 2.2uF to 0.47uF Change C31 from 2.2uF to 1uF Change C20 from 0.33uF to 0.047uF Is the situation severe enough to warrant an official mod for this? Inquiring minds want to know. Fran ___ 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
Fwd: [Elecraft] QST september 2005
Did not receive mine yet !!! :-( :-( If someone could be a little generous and send me a scan of that page would be very appreciated... in other case, I will pass the weekend to wait for my issue of QST... :-( 73 Le 05-08-19 à 10:51, [EMAIL PROTECTED] a écrit : In a message dated 8/18/2005 12:40:25 PM US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: See it there... http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/.Pictures/Mont%20Hereford%205%20juin% 202005/DSC_1256.jpg or Couldn't bring up the link you gave, but did see the picture in QST--mine arrived a few days ago. Looks like it was a very fun trip. Dave W7AQK == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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
Fwd: [Elecraft] kx1; practice sending mode
Come on guys... there is a POWER=0 feature to practice without sending morse...you should use it instead of other marginal method.. did you read my post or the manual ?? ;-) ;-) ;-) Début du message réexpédié : De : JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date : 14 août 2005 22:39:34 HAE À : Elecraft - Mailing List Elecraft - Maling List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Objet : Réexp : [Elecraft] kx1; practice sending mode Yes you can put the power = 0 and then send code for practice... Select PLAY in the MENU and push the knob... P=0 will appear to confirm POWER=0 73 Le 05-08-14 à 22:33, Paul Clay a écrit : Is there a keyer test or some other mode on the kx1 where you can practice your sending without transmitting? If so, what's the menu setting(s)? Thanks, Paul ___ 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 == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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
Fwd: [Elecraft] kx1; practice sending mode
Yes you can put the power = 0 and then send code for practice... Select PLAY in the MENU and push the knob... P=0 will appear to confirm POWER=0 73 Le 05-08-14 à 22:33, Paul Clay a écrit : Is there a keyer test or some other mode on the kx1 where you can practice your sending without transmitting? If so, what's the menu setting(s)? Thanks, Paul ___ 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 == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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] Homebrew un-mod kit
Ooops. I think I make a mistake ont his one. I read in the instruction that if we need to remove the KNB2 later, we should put back the jumper between pin 1 and 6 of J12. That's it. I will revise all links you send me to properly build the KNB2 jumpers. Remember that my jumpers are not as long as the connector inside the K2, the reason for the red dot on each jumper. II will modifiy this one right now... Thanks for your remark !! 73 Le 05-08-10 à 13:56, Gary Hvizdak a écrit : However, if you followed the instructions in Mark Dulecy's original article (hosted by W5BIG), then you may have used a 470 ohm resistor in error. Whereas your receiver will still function, the wrong resistor value results in a 5 db attenuator with a somewhat lower output impedance than the intended 150 ohms. It is possible that the resulting impedance mismatch could cause some intermodulation distortion in your receiver. See the following links for more on this subject ... == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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
Fwd: PS: [Elecraft] Homebrew un-mod kit
Début du message réexpédié : De : JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date : 10 août 2005 15:51:12 HAE À : Gary Hvizdak [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc : 'Ken Kaplan' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Objet : Rép : PS: [Elecraft] Homebrew un-mod kit Once inserted properly, they are only 7/16 high. Except for those built vertically, because they are not as large as the others, and I want a short description on it also. But they can be fold in almost in a half, because it is only the label the is higher than 7/16'', no component is higher than 7/16. Stickers were been made with a P-Touch. First, I covered all jumpers with 1 turn of 3M electrical tape, and also 1 turn for the sticker made with the P-Touch. I also add a few micro drop of clear fast dry glue to firmly hold the tape and sticker to the plastic header. Because when you want to remove the jumper, you must firmly pull the jumper off... so the glue make sure that everything stay together. ;-) Le 05-08-10 à 15:04, Gary Hvizdak a écrit : Hi Jean-François, One more thing. I like that your headers are labeled better than the one's that Mark had originally described. However, this brings up a curious question. Do they fit with the cover on and either a KPA-100 or KBT2 in installed the lid? If so, how much clearance do they leave? This sort of information would be useful to others who might be considering your approach. 73, Gary, KI4GGX K2 #4067 -Original Message- From: Gary Hvizdak [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday 10 August 2005 1357 To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Cc: 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: [Elecraft] Homebrew un-mod kit Hi Jean-François, As a follow up to your post this morning, did you used the correct value for the resistor on the output leg of your UN-KNB2 header? This resistor should be 560 ohms. If you built yours using the information in our preliminary User's Guide, or the recently posted / updated schematics now on our homepage, then you would have used the correct value. However, if you followed the instructions in Mark Dulecy's original article (hosted by W5BIG), then you may have used a 470 ohm resistor in error. Whereas your receiver will still function, the wrong resistor value results in a 5 db attenuator with a somewhat lower output impedance than the intended 150 ohms. It is possible that the resulting impedance mismatch could cause some intermodulation distortion in your receiver. See the following links for more on this subject ... http://www.ac6rm.net/mailarchive/html/elecraft-list/2005-04/ msg00148.html http://home.cfl.rr.com/garyhvizdak/KI4GGX/unpcbs.htm#Guide http://groups.yahoo.com/group/unpcbs/ With regard to the second link, check out our updated UN-KNB2 schematic by scrolling down to the fifth diagram. It shows the KNB2 supplied replacement 2.7 k ohm RF-R88 which is in parallel with the output leg resistor on your header. This explains why the output resistor should be 560 rather than 470 ohms. Very soon we will replace the five individual diagrams on our homepage with a single hybrid schematic / block diagram showing a big picture view of the K2, and the relationship between each of the un-modules. This diagram will be included in our updated User's Guide which will be released in just a few days. Please note that our homepage is continually being updated, so it is likely that second link (above) will not be supported indefinitely. One link that will be, is the third link to our Yahoo group unpcbs website. 73, Gary, KI4GGX K2 #4067 P.S. To all of you who have already placed an order for our kit, we are on track to begin shipping by Monday August 22nd and possibly even sooner. If you are one of the few who pre-ordered but haven't yet followed up with your payment, please do so by August 15th to ensure that you can still get a kit from our first production run. == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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
Fwd: [Elecraft] Homebrew un-mod kit
Début du message réexpédié : De : JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date : 10 août 2005 16:13:03 HAE À : Gary Hvizdak [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc : 'Ken Kaplan' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Objet : Rép : [Elecraft] Homebrew un-mod kit Yes, this is very clear and easy to follow. I will print those schematics and put them in my folder. Thanks. Le 05-08-10 à 16:08, Gary Hvizdak a écrit : Hi Jean-François, Yes, in addition to putting back the W5 NB Bypass jumper, you would need to undo the rework that was required when you initially installed the KNB2. Have you done the other rework yet? It's shown in our updated schematic very clearly. The color code indicates which parts are to be removed (red with yellow background), and which parts are to be added, (blue with purple background). 73, Gary, KI4GGX K2 #4067 -Original Message- From: JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday 10 August 2005 1556 To: Gary Hvizdak Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Homebrew un-mod kit Ooops. I think I make a mistake ont his one. I read in the instruction that if we need to remove the KNB2 later, we should put back the jumper between pin 1 and 6 of J12. That's it. I will revise all links you send me to properly build the KNB2 jumpers. Remember that my jumpers are not as long as the connector inside the K2, the reason for the red dot on each jumper. II will modifiy this one right now... Thanks for your remark !! 73 Le 05-08-10 à 13:56, Gary Hvizdak a écrit : However, if you followed the instructions in Mark Dulecy's original article (hosted by W5BIG), then you may have used a 470 ohm resistor in error. Whereas your receiver will still function, the wrong resistor value results in a 5 db attenuator with a somewhat lower output impedance than the intended 150 ohms. It is possible that the resulting impedance mismatch could cause some intermodulation distortion in your receiver. See the following links for more on this subject ... == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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] Homebrew un-mod kit... KNB2 revised !!!
Hi, After Gary (KI4GGX) recommandation and explanation, I finally redo from scratch the KNB2 jumper... Yes in deed, it was a little bit harder to do. I should be able to keep the clearance at about 1/2... I hope. ;-) I did a photo of the jumper before applying tape and sticker. And I use one 560 Ohm resistance instead of the 470 Ohm. http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum29.html Thanks again Gary ! 73 J-F / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 / KX1 #999 ___ 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
Fwd: [Elecraft] Homebrew un-mod kit... KNB2 revised !!!
No problem at all my friend !!! Amateur must share knowledge !!! 73 and thanks !!! Le 05-08-10 à 20:11, Gary Hvizdak a écrit : Hi J-F, I like yours much better than Mark's original. May I have your permission to use it on our website? 73, Gary, KI4GGX K2 #4067 -Original Message- From: JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday 10 August 2005 1915 To: Gary Hvizdak Cc: Elecraft - Mailing List Elecraft - Maling List Subject: [Elecraft] Homebrew un-mod kit... KNB2 revised !!! Hi, After Gary (KI4GGX) recommandation and explanation, I finally redo from scratch the KNB2 jumper... Yes in deed, it was a little bit harder to do. I should be able to keep the clearance at about 1/2... I hope. ;-) I did a photo of the jumper before applying tape and sticker. And I use one 560 Ohm resistance instead of the 470 Ohm. http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum29.html Thanks again Gary ! 73 J-F / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 / KX1 #999 == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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 Voltage display... inside or outside... your choice !!!
Hi, After many e-mail exchange last month regarding K2 voltage display, I finaly did a modification tonight. First, before my mod, the K2 was powered on a Astron RS-35M power supply with a real output voltage took at the K2 connector of 13.75V and the K2 display 13.1V. I decided to replace R10 196K 1% on the control board with a +/- 25 turns 250K trimmer... very precise trimmer !!! I adjusted the trimmer to display 13.7V on the K2 display. After I tested the K2 on an external batterie with real 13.1V the K2 now displayed 13.1V. So if I change from different power source with differente voltage... the K2 now indicates the proper value at least the real external voltage. Unfornunately, I soldered the trimmer so I don't have the new value... :-( But anyway, I am sure that the value would be MY value, and could be a little different from K2 to K2 the point is : this mod seems to work... for me. i will leave the trimmer there for now. It is difficult to change the value without a extremely small plastic screwdriver and it looks nice My first real mod... ;-) I did a few macro photos of the mod... http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum29.html 73 PS Many thanks to Don W3FPR who believe that I can do it !!! ;-) == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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] Homebrew un-mod kit
Hi to all guys of like to experiment in their K2, I was inspired by un-mod kit that was posted on the reflector a few weeks ago I did mine. So when I want to remove a module to isolate a problem, or simply to make more space to work in the K2 when trying some experimentation, simply replace the module removed with ready homemade jumpers !!! Some jumpers, like one for the KSB2, contain the capacitor. So no need to remember if we need something else!!! Some jumpers that I made are shorter than the connector inside the K2 because there was no need for the purpose to be longer... this is why I marked them all with a red dot, to make sure there were installed all aligned on PIN1 of each connectors inside the K2. If you want to see my little survival un-mod kit follow my link... http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum29.html 73 and good experimentation !!! == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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] Ameritron AL-811H with K2 KPA100
I bought an used linear amp Ameritron AL-811H for half of the price of a new one. I just want to make sure I'm right. This is the first linear amp like this one I have. If I want to connect my KPA100 to an Ameriton AL-811H, what should I do ? It seems that Relay control conector behind the AL-811H is keyed when grounded, and the K2/KPA100 is keyed when positive !?!? Thanks for your help. 73 == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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] Ameritron AL-811H with K2 KPA100
Thanks Donald ;-) I was not sure... Le 05-08-06 à 15:23, Donald Nesbitt a écrit : Everything you need is already built into the KPA100. The KPA100 will key a positive voltage to ground and the AL-811H has a positive voltage on the RCA relay connection on the rear which must be grounded to place the AL-811H in the transmit condition. Simply connect a cable with RCA plugs on each end between the Relay connection on the AL-811H and the PA Key Out socket on the rear of the KPA100. Voila! Have fun! 73 -- Don N4HH K2/100 #2028, KAT100, K1 #1456, etc, etc. - Original Message - From: JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft - Mailing List Elecraft - Maling List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2005 3:06 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Ameritron AL-811H with K2 KPA100 I bought an used linear amp Ameritron AL-811H for half of the price of a new one. I just want to make sure I'm right. This is the first linear amp like this one I have. If I want to connect my KPA100 to an Ameriton AL-811H, what should I do ? It seems that Relay control conector behind the AL-811H is keyed when grounded, and the K2/KPA100 is keyed when positive !?!? Thanks for your help. 73 == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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 Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.1/64 - Release Date: 8/4/05 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.1/64 - Release Date: 8/4/05 == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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] Question about Buddipole antenna
Hi, I have and use the Buddipole over 2 years now and I'm extremely satisfied !!! It is like a big LEGO block that you can experiment antenna world. Very robust and quality construction. The antenna is very effective. Many QSOs, could be built in minute, light weight, small size, for a backpacker... a must !!! 73 Le 05-08-04 à 10:44, Yves Dussault a écrit : Any body using the Buddipole or Buddistick antennas? Satisfied or not? Comments please. Yves Dussault-VE2ATD Laval, Québec.___ 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 == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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] No more CW requirement in Canada starting today.
**Industry Canada Introduces Alternatives to Morse Requirement for HF** In July 2003, the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) 2003 held by the ITU in Geneva, Switzerland, deleted the mandatory international requirement for proficiency in Morse for access to the HF bands below 30 MHz. The revised International Radio Regulations leave it up to individual administrations to decide whether to retain or delete Morse as a national requirement. Since July 2003, more than 25 administrations have deleted the Morse requirement for HF access. Immediately following WRC-2003, RAC conducted an Internet survey of Canadian amateurs on whether Canada should retain or delete Morse. 66% of the statistically significant response of more than 1300 Canadian amateurs either recommended deleting, or would accept deleting, the mandatory Morse qualification, but also recommended other changes. This resulted in discussions between RAC and Industry Canada, following which RAC formally submitted a proposal to the Department recommending, among other things, that the mandatory Morse Qualification be deleted but also that it be retained as a voluntary qualification for reciprocal operations in countries that have not deleted the Morse requirement. Per Canada Gazette Notice DGRB-003-05 dated 30 July 2005, Industry Canada has adopted elements of the RAC Proposal on Morse Code and Related Matters and has removed the mandatory requirement for the Morse Qualification for access to the HF bands below 30 MHz. Effective immediately, HF operation on the bands below 30 MHz has been authorized by Industry Canada for: a) amateurs who were certified with only the BASIC Qualification prior to 2 April 2002; b) amateurs who have been certified with both BASIC and ADVANCED Qualifications; c) amateurs with only the BASIC Qualification who were certified after 1 April 2002, and who achieved a pass mark of 80% or greater; Those amateurs with only the BASIC Qualification who were certified after 1 April 2002, but who achieved less than an 80% pass mark, will either have to qualify in Morse, write the Advanced or re-write the Basic examination to obtain HF privileges. This latter requirement is related to a decision to increase the BASIC examination pass mark to ensure that candidates have been tested in all areas of the syllabus. Amateurs who need to confirm their examination marks should contact their Accredited Examiner. Accredited Examiners are required to retain marks for at least three years. Also effective immediately, the pass mark for the BASIC Qualification has been raised from 60% to 70%. Amateurs wishing to have their certificates annotated with a Morse Qualification may still do so by passing the Morse examination at 5 Words Per Minute. Holders of only the BASIC Qualification may now construct, install and operate transmitters from kits that have been commercially designed and packaged. BASIC-only holders still are not authorized to modify or install and operate modified commercially manufactured equipment. The above changes and others have been incorporated in revised RICs 2 and 3. All amateurs should review and keep on hand these revised documents. RIC-2, Issue 5, dated July 2005, Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service, is available at: http:// strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/insmt-gst.nsf/en/sf05478e.html RIC-3, Issue 2, dated July 2005, Information on the Amateur Radio Service, is available at: http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/ insmt-gst.nsf/en/sf05478e.html == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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] voltmeter offset and accuracy in K2
Thanks, I will try and let you know my result !!! 73 Le 05-07-24 à 07:32, W3FPR - Don Wilhelm a écrit : Jean-Francois, You certainly could do that - it should not alter any other function that I am aware of. The current display can be trimmed by changing Control Board R7. R10 and R7 are 1% resistors, and that provides repeaability from one K2 to another - one could hand-pick from 5% resistors just as well. I personally would be concerned about leaving a trimmeer in place because of the possibility of the setting being changed, but certainly using a trimmer to determine the exact value required would be an easy method. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- Hi Don, You said : By lowering the value of R10 ... Could I just put a trimmer near that value instead of R10 and tune the trimmer so that the voltage displayed match more closer the real external voltage ??? And could I do limilar thing with the current display ??? I don't want to be more catholic than the Pope, but is it possible to do those mods ??? Best 73 from a junior ;-) Le 05-07-23 à 18:56, W3FPR - Don Wilhelm a écrit : Steve, Although some have been confused by the readings at first, I don't see any advantage in modifying the internal voltmeter to read the external supply voltage - what it reads is the actual voltage the K2 is operating at - but if changing it is your choice, by all means do it - it should be a simple task of padding R10 (or lowering its value a bit). == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.9.4/57 - Release Date: 7/22/2005 == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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] voltmeter offset and accuracy in K2
I'm planning to use a little higher value trimmer, so I would be able to be more or less in a second. I let you know wich one I use... I would like the really smaller one (in size) that it can take not much space as the actual resistor. Le 05-07-24 à 09:03, W3FPR - Don Wilhelm a écrit : Folks, After thinking about this voltmeter 'adjustment' a bit more, I discovered I had erred. The value of R10 should be INCREASED to make the reading higher. Sorry - I guess I had a 'senior moment' and got my head turned around wrong. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- Jean-Francois, You certainly could do that - it should not alter any other function that I am aware of. The current display can be trimmed by changing Control Board R7. R10 and R7 are 1% resistors, and that provides repeaability from one K2 to another - one could hand-pick from 5% resistors just as well. I personally would be concerned about leaving a trimmeer in place because of the possibility of the setting being changed, but certainly using a trimmer to determine the exact value required would be an easy method. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- Hi Don, You said : By lowering the value of R10 ... Could I just put a trimmer near that value instead of R10 and tune the trimmer so that the voltage displayed match more closer the real external voltage ??? And could I do limilar thing with the current display ??? I don't want to be more catholic than the Pope, but is it possible to do those mods ??? Best 73 from a junior ;-) Le 05-07-23 à 18:56, W3FPR - Don Wilhelm a écrit : Steve, Although some have been confused by the readings at first, I don't see any advantage in modifying the internal voltmeter to read the external supply voltage - what it reads is the actual voltage the K2 is operating at - but if changing it is your choice, by all means do it - it should be a simple task of padding R10 (or lowering its value a bit). == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.9.4/57 - Release Date: 7/22/2005 ___ 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 == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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] voltmeter offset and accuracy in K2
Don, Do you think after the voltage will be adjust according to an external DC voltage and an accurate external volt meter, if we change later the DC source supply, like a battery with a little bit different voltage, instead of a standard power supply by example, do you think there will be or might be another voltage offset or it will be calibrate for any kind of DC supply in the range of, let say, 12V to 14V ??? Maybe an error offset will be anyway present, and by changing the DC source it could increase the offset error and indicate an improper value again Sorry for the clumsy question ;-) Le 05-07-24 à 09:13, JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD a écrit : I'm planning to use a little higher value trimmer, so I would be able to be more or less in a second. I let you know wich one I use... I would like the really smaller one (in size) that it can take not much space as the actual resistor. Le 05-07-24 à 09:03, W3FPR - Don Wilhelm a écrit : Folks, After thinking about this voltmeter 'adjustment' a bit more, I discovered I had erred. The value of R10 should be INCREASED to make the reading higher. Sorry - I guess I had a 'senior moment' and got my head turned around wrong. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- Jean-Francois, You certainly could do that - it should not alter any other function that I am aware of. The current display can be trimmed by changing Control Board R7. R10 and R7 are 1% resistors, and that provides repeaability from one K2 to another - one could hand-pick from 5% resistors just as well. I personally would be concerned about leaving a trimmeer in place because of the possibility of the setting being changed, but certainly using a trimmer to determine the exact value required would be an easy method. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- Hi Don, You said : By lowering the value of R10 ... Could I just put a trimmer near that value instead of R10 and tune the trimmer so that the voltage displayed match more closer the real external voltage ??? And could I do limilar thing with the current display ??? I don't want to be more catholic than the Pope, but is it possible to do those mods ??? Best 73 from a junior ;-) Le 05-07-23 à 18:56, W3FPR - Don Wilhelm a écrit : Steve, Although some have been confused by the readings at first, I don't see any advantage in modifying the internal voltmeter to read the external supply voltage - what it reads is the actual voltage the K2 is operating at - but if changing it is your choice, by all means do it - it should be a simple task of padding R10 (or lowering its value a bit). == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.9.4/57 - Release Date: 7/22/2005 ___ 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 == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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 == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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
Fwd: [Elecraft] voltmeter offset and accuracy in K2
Don, Do you think after the voltage will be adjust according to an external DC voltage and an accurate external volt meter, if we change later the DC source supply, like a battery with a little bit different voltage, instead of a standard power supply by example, do you think there will be or might be another voltage offset or it will be calibrate for any kind of DC supply in the range of, let say, 12V to 14V ??? Maybe an error offset will be anyway present, and by changing the DC source it could increase the offset error and indicate an improper value again Sorry for the clumsy question ;-) Le 05-07-24 à 09:13, JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD a écrit : I'm planning to use a little higher value trimmer, so I would be able to be more or less in a second. I let you know wich one I use... I would like the really smaller one (in size) that it can take not much space as the actual resistor. Le 05-07-24 à 09:03, W3FPR - Don Wilhelm a écrit : Folks, After thinking about this voltmeter 'adjustment' a bit more, I discovered I had erred. The value of R10 should be INCREASED to make the reading higher. Sorry - I guess I had a 'senior moment' and got my head turned around wrong. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- Jean-Francois, You certainly could do that - it should not alter any other function that I am aware of. The current display can be trimmed by changing Control Board R7. R10 and R7 are 1% resistors, and that provides repeaability from one K2 to another - one could hand-pick from 5% resistors just as well. I personally would be concerned about leaving a trimmeer in place because of the possibility of the setting being changed, but certainly using a trimmer to determine the exact value required would be an easy method. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- Hi Don, You said : By lowering the value of R10 ... Could I just put a trimmer near that value instead of R10 and tune the trimmer so that the voltage displayed match more closer the real external voltage ??? And could I do limilar thing with the current display ??? I don't want to be more catholic than the Pope, but is it possible to do those mods ??? Best 73 from a junior ;-) Le 05-07-23 à 18:56, W3FPR - Don Wilhelm a écrit : Steve, Although some have been confused by the readings at first, I don't see any advantage in modifying the internal voltmeter to read the external supply voltage - what it reads is the actual voltage the K2 is operating at - but if changing it is your choice, by all means do it - it should be a simple task of padding R10 (or lowering its value a bit). == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.9.4/57 - Release Date: 7/22/2005 ___ 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 == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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 == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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] KX1 Antenna Wire
I use good quality probe wires like one used by Fluke. The cable stay flexible even under cold weather during winter expedition. The cable is, I think, around 20 gauge. And I found red and black ;-) Le 05-07-23 à 13:34, Sandy, W5TVW a écrit : Is this stuff real flexible? I've been using some old MIL SPEC type #26 guage hookup wire! 73, Sandy W5TVW - Original Message - From: Mike B [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Scott Walker [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2005 8:17 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Antenna Wire | Scott Walker wrote: | I am looking for a vendor for the #26 AWG Teflon coated, silver plated wire that is often recommended on this list for portable KX1 antennas. Help me narrow it down. If you have bought the stuff, who did you buy it from? | | http://radioworks.com also carries it. | | -- | 73, | Mike Boice, KW1ND | Karns, TN | Behold the power of the penguin | Reclaim Your Inbox! http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird/ | | ___ | 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 Anti-Virus. | Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.9.2/54 - Release Date: 7/21/2005 | | ___ 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 == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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] voltmeter offset and accuracy in K2
Hi Don, You said : By lowering the value of R10 ... Could I just put a trimmer near that value instead of R10 and tune the trimmer so that the voltage displayed match more closer the real external voltage ??? And could I do limilar thing with the current display ??? I don't want to be more catholic than the Pope, but is it possible to do those mods ??? Best 73 from a junior ;-) Le 05-07-23 à 18:56, W3FPR - Don Wilhelm a écrit : Steve, Although some have been confused by the readings at first, I don't see any advantage in modifying the internal voltmeter to read the external supply voltage - what it reads is the actual voltage the K2 is operating at - but if changing it is your choice, by all means do it - it should be a simple task of padding R10 (or lowering its value a bit). == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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] voltmeter offset and accuracy in K2
Hi Don, You said : By lowering the value of R10 ... Could I just put a trimmer near that value instead of R10 and tune the trimmer so that the voltage displayed match more closer the real external voltage ??? And could I do limilar thing with the current display ??? I don't want to be more catholic than the Pope, but is it possible to do those mods ??? Best 73 from a junior ;-) Le 05-07-23 à 18:56, W3FPR - Don Wilhelm a écrit : Steve, Although some have been confused by the readings at first, I don't see any advantage in modifying the internal voltmeter to read the external supply voltage - what it reads is the actual voltage the K2 is operating at - but if changing it is your choice, by all means do it - it should be a simple task of padding R10 (or lowering its value a bit). == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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] Before and after... a few photos ;-)
Hi, For people not really decided between wich knob to use, the original or the FT-100, I received mine today... two FT-100 knobs and rings... Why two ?? Because I'm ready for my second K2 this autumn !!! ;-) It took only 9 days to receive it... Take a look at it : http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum29.html 73 !!! == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ K2 #4130 / KX1 #999 == ___ 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 #999 strange observation...
Hi, I used my KX1 this afternoon and I got a strange problem I put the power out to zero (0) to practice CW a few moment. And when I was sqeezing both side of my paddle, the KX1 was shutting down like power off and immediatly on, like a reset I tried with the Elecraft KX1 mini paddle and also with my Bencher paddle, and both did the same strange thing. After a few On and OFF, and menu changes, the problem disapear and everything is now working good !! but what did I do ?!?!? I found that if I put the sidetone level to 1, the problem is there, but with the side tone volume to 2 or 3, no problem at all !!! 73 == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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] knob
comestic or fashion.!?!? for me... both ;-) Le 05-07-11 à 19:55, NR5A a écrit : I must be missing something. Whats wrong with the knob that comes on the K2? Why change it? Guess I just don't get it. Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota ___ 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 == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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] Low power on 20/17
YES !!! Received my KPA100 CAP KIT Upgrade and now installed... very easy. Now I have a full 100W on 20M instead of 85W and the current is now in the range... Thanks Elecraft !!! == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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
Fwd: [Elecraft] Wrong voltage display
It seems also that he always have 0 A in the current display. So, voltage show around 5V, current show 0A and he get a low batt warning R9 and R10 seems to be good. He get around 4V on U6 PIN5 on the control board... seems strange Thanks for any suggestion. 73 Le 05-07-09 à 01:31, JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD a écrit : A friend of mine here, who does not have an Internet access, have a basic K2 that show only 5V on the display instead of 12.X or 13X Volts. He does not have the battery option. But everything is working fine, TX, RX, etc.. The K2 is powered on a good 13.8V Motorola power supply His jumper on the control board is set to 12V, but the display always show 5V and he also get a low batt message at every couple of minutes Where he should look ??? 73 == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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 == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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] Wrong voltage display
A friend of mine here, who does not have an Internet access, have a basic K2 that show only 5V on the display instead of 12.X or 13X Volts. He does not have the battery option. But everything is working fine, TX, RX, etc.. The K2 is powered on a good 13.8V Motorola power supply His jumper on the control board is set to 12V, but the display always show 5V and he also get a low batt message at every couple of minutes Where he should look ??? 73 == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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] Fan for Speaker in EC2?
Very good idea !!! I have the KPA100 in EC-2 too. Would like to hear from people about that good idea ;-) Le 05-07-05 à 20:26, Steven Pituch a écrit : Hi all, I was looking at my KPA100 while waiting for some parts and am wondering. Since the KPA100 is in the EC2 case, I'm guessing there is no reason to put the speaker in the EC2 by screwing it to the heatsink of the KPA100. What if I found a small fan and placed it where the speaker should be to compliment the small fan at the back of the kpa100? With the opening in the heat sink it seems a perfect substitution. Any suggestions? Steve, W2MY ___ 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 == Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ == ___ 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
