Hi Guys
Happy New year.
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one might have exp this Headset as well.
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Hi guys and happy new year to you all. I built a K1 about 3 years ago now
(my first rig in fact) and it has been in regular use since. I am more than
satisfied with the K1 but feel the need for the big brother to give me more
coverage, quicker band switching and SSB capability. I intend to get
You'll need the K2/100, of course.
Then you key the amp with the PA Key out (RCA Jack)
connection on the rear panel of the KPA100. Easy.
de Joe, aa4nn
- Original Message -
From: William Langford [EMAIL PROTECTED]
If I build the K2, how could I key my Ameritron ALS-600 amp?
Is anyone
You should not have to pay duty, Martin, as Elecraft use a customs code
that exempts the package from duty. But you likely will have to pay UK
VAT at 17.5% plus a fee of a few pounds that Royal Mail charge for
collecting the VAT.
These days, you will probably get a card put through your door
William (Bill?):
At 05:09 AM 1/2/2007, Bill Langford wrote:
If I build the K2, how could I key my Ameritron ALS-600 amp?
Is anyone out there driving an amp with their K2?
Yes, many are...
See: http://www.n0ss/net/k2_t-r_rly_drvr.pdf
The link includes complete documentation for the addition
William (Bill?):
Contrary to what some have replied, you DO NOT have to have the
KPA100 in order to drive an external amp to anywhere from 150W-600W
output (depending upon your amp). The K2 will drive most amps pretty
well even with the 15W available from the 'basic' rig. Of course, if
you
BR,
The answer all depends on which version of the Heil mic you purchased and
which adapter you purchased with it.
Hiel builds mics with several types of elements, and those that are intended
for use with the Icom (iC suffix) usually work well with the K2, but do need
a resistor from the +5 volt
Randy:
PSK is my main mode. I've tried several programs over the last four years,
including the ones you mention. My choice is Logger32. It offers various
flavours of PSK, MFSK and RTTY, one of the best logging programs around, and
is free.
73
de Chris, M0PSK
Hi Group,
I have recently upgraded my amplifier keying with Tom's kit. In the past,
Elecraft also sold an amp keying kit at US$5 plus postage. This earlier
version consists of two 2N7000 with similar working principle of Tom's kit.
This kit is now surplus to me. It is a completed kit and
I use one of the squeeze to open things for grasping two cords on a backpack.
A large one has a hole big enough slide down the tip a foot or two. I attached
a wire loop to that from which to hang things.
I have also glued such a device to a piece of plastic that was serving as a
center
And, if you have the parts, I _do_ offer bare PC
boards for the kit for $6 (USD) ppd to your (US)
mailbox... $7 (USD) to DX addresses.
73,
Tom N0SS
At 08:05 AM 1/2/2007, Siu Johnny wrote:
Hi Group,
I have recently upgraded my amplifier keying
with Tom's kit. In the past, Elecraft also
When operating portable at my favorite park, although I enjoy seeing other
hams, it is impossible for me to operate my K1 or KX-1 when other nearby
stations are transmitting on adjacent bands due to the interference. I think
what I need is a bandpass filter for my rigs, but as yet haven't found
I am hesitant to put this question up here because I have seen so many
posts about it but here goes anyway. I love my K2 sn 05834 except for
one thing...the sidetone. There seems to be excessive thumps (clicks?)
on both make and break, especially when using the internal speaker. I
know
That's why I always check the value with an ohm meter if there is any ambiguity
in reading the color code.
Doug
W6JD
-- Original message --
From: Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Well, I have had the experience! Sometimes the orange band looks a lot
like a red band ... and I
Sounds like you have t-r in the MENU set to 0.00, Paul. That makes the t/r
delay zero so you hear the actual switching going on.
Try 0.01 or greater for smooth t/r switching.
Ron AC7AC
-Original Message-
I am hesitant to put this question up here because I have seen so many
posts
But I DID check it with an ohmmeter. I don't know the color codes so I
use the meter in cases like this.
I guess I need to learn that 9.9 KOhm is NOT the same as 0.99 KOhm :-)
The problem was I knew the part was a 1K even before I checked it.
Having already made up my mind that it was a 1K
Due to a solder bridge on pins 2 and 3 of P2 on the control board of
my K2, I let the smoke out of U6, U7, and U8. U6 is mounted in an
IC socket. Is there any reason other than the cost, for not putting
U7 and U8 in sockets when I replace them?
Thanks
Scott N5SM
Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
Sounds like you have t-r in the MENU set to 0.00, Paul. That makes the t/r
delay zero so you hear the actual switching going on.
Try 0.01 or greater for smooth t/r switching.
Ron AC7AC
-Original Message-
I am hesitant to put this question up here because I
Randy Moore wrote:
I played around with PSK31 a few years ago but lost interest. Now I'd like
to try again. Is MixW still one of the best programs? I see Digipan is
still free, but apparently not updated for a while. I'd like to hear
recommendations from fellow Elecrafters.
I use MixW
Dick,
I've used the ICE units with good results -
http://www.iceradioproducts.com/filtersrf.html
I've been told that the W3NQN filters are even better, but I have no
direct experience with them -
http://www.arraysolutions.com/Products/wx0bbpf6.htm
73 N5VFF/YI9VFF - Brian
On 1/2/07, Richard
Both ICE and NQN are good and NQN best but tricky (and expensive) to make
properly. However, what you really need are QRP filters which should be
very much smaller and lighter than either of the above. They both weigh a
lot more than your rigs. Same with coax filters. If you could convert
Dick:
Check out www.dunestar.com
73,
Steve Kercel
AA4AK
At 11:34 AM 1/2/2007, Richard Arnold wrote:
When operating portable at my favorite park, although I enjoy seeing
other hams, it is impossible for me to operate my K1 or KX-1 when
other nearby stations are transmitting on adjacent
Wups! Okay, that exhausts my tiny knowledge of the switching issue! Perhaps
Don or one of the other guys here will have some more ideas. Never hesitate
to ask - believe it or not, that's what this reflector is for (although at
times we wander so far afield one might not realize it, Hi!)
Ron AC7AC
Martin,
You have to pay VAT if a parcel FROM OUTSIDE EU comes into your hands.
That's all.
It works like this:
All goods travelling within the EU is free of this extra VAT. If you
buy someting in DL you pay the VAT of DL at the time of puchase and you
don't have to pay the UK VAT. That's how it
Scott,
Sockets are not recommended - in the RF paths, they do create additional
impedances that should be avoided, and they do reduce reliability unless
they are air-tight (machine pin type) sockets due to slow oxidation of the
metals.
If you prefer to take your chances, go ahead, but use good
Regaring the clicks.
-Original Message-
I am hesitant to put this question up here because I have seen so many
posts about it but here goes anyway. I love my K2 sn 05834 except for
one thing...the sidetone. There seems to be excessive thumps (clicks?)
on both make and break,
Thanks Don comming back to me
Really there are no version. Heil Traveler headset should be a clear setup
regarding mic. You can not select the element used there. It is what they
call a IC element on all of them with no exception.
So i got the 8 pin Kenwood adapter with the belive that i
I have a set of ICE filters for 10M - 160M and have used them
in many multi-op contest stations ... they're small, lightweight and
work very well. I also have several of their front-end protector
boxes.
73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
or
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
I was attempting to order a rascal glx today to attempt to try some RTTY and
PSK31 and the like. They were most rude and treated me like an idiot for
calling them instead of emailing. I didn't see the note on their site to
email for tech support. I didn't really know what to ask anyway if I did
Good evening all,
I am currently looking into buying an Elecraft K2 for my first HF Radio.
My question is this; what configuration is the best to start out with
for a Technician Class Ham like myself? Obviously, I feel confident
enough in my ability to build it, or I would be spending the
At a minimum you need the SSB option unless you plan to operate only CW.
If you're going to operate SSB you should consider the KPA100. QRP phone is
not impossible or unheard of, but it's not as easy as CW.
I like the antenna tuner, but that's optional depending on your antenna
situation.
Hi Dave,
We must have different ICE filters! I don't have mine at hand
to measure, but they're not anywhere near the size of a K2!
I'm on a six-month RV trip away from home, so I can't measure
them, but the entire box I have them -all- stored in is smaller
than a K2. They only weigh ounces
In a message dated 1/2/07 5:08:37 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Good evening all,
Greetings!
I am currently looking into buying an Elecraft K2 for my first HF Radio.
My question is this; what configuration is the best to start out with
for a Technician Class Ham
I recently added the KSF2 and KNB2 to my K2/100. I also have the K60XV
which is now showing a near half scale S-meter indication with an antenna
connected but no signals present. All other bands still show the normal
noise level and the K60XV seems to work fine otherwise - it just has the
I noticed that I have the 7180-7182 KHz VCO stability problem.
Discovered that when I began loosening the screws on the bottom cover,
the buzzing sound disppeared. Experimented with this for a while and
found that if I remove the screw that holds the cover on the right side
of the chassis viewed
I see a lot of discussion on the reflector about microphones for the
K2. I have the sideband adapter for my K2, but haven't built it yet.
Since I actually use a mic about once every five to ten years, I
hesitate to spend a lot of money for one. I have two extra Icom
mics. Will they work ok with
Hi Scott,
Both HM36 and HM12 work well with my K2. In fact, KSB2 is very
accommodating. It also works well with most Kenwood mics like MC43s. I
have recently bought an Azden mic (dynamic moving coil, made in Japan). The
mic only costs me US$20 but works very well with my K2 as well.
Hi Group,
The information of this amp key is given in
http://www.elecraft.com/Apps/Amp_keying_ckt.htm
73
Johnny VR2XMC
From: Siu Johnny [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] amplifier keying - earlier version from Elecraft -
forsale
Date: Tue, 02 Jan 2007
Scott,
Most Icom mics work well with the K2, but you did not specify which ones you
have, so we cannot give a positive answer - you will have to try it and see.
Just follow the mic configuration header wiring shown for your particular
mic in the KSB2 manual.
73,
Don W3FPR
-Original
I have a couple of questions about the second stage k2 alignment. First is the
VCO -
Initially, I could only get the voltage at R30 down to about 6.3v with the vfo
at 4Mhz. After diddling with t5 winding spacings, I was able to get the 6.0
with some wiggle room in the adjustment (L30 will
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