Re: [Elecraft] K2 Number

Harold, you should have received a sticker to be affixed to the rear connector panel. Sent from Gmail Mobile On Sat, Mar 9, 2024 at 12:29 PM Harold Howells wrote: > I notice that most K2 builders refer to their radio with a four digit > number, apparently a serial number. Where is this

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Manual building method

There is no engineering reason for soldering as you go a la Heathkit vs. installing groups of components and then soldering them. I have had both problems mentioned by Skip in my years of building kits: overlooked solder joints and components in the wrong holes. In my experience, looking for a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 & K3S Options Last Time Buy Update (12/02/2022)

I received the KIO3BUPKT_KIO3B, too. I vacillated on ordering this upgrade at first as the original KIO3B was working fine with my hardware RS-232 interface in the shack computer. The embedded sound card wasn't of much interest as digital modes are not of much interest either. I may keep the

Re: [Elecraft] Anyone been successful doing this?

I had Ameritron 80B with K3. Use only keying cable, RF. Do not use ALC cable. I used semi-break-in CW. Worked fine. Clark / WU4B On Sun, Jan 15, 2023 at 5:22 PM DC wrote: > I have an Ameritron 1500 and the only thing I did is set the transmit > delay up a bit on the K3 because those clunky

Re: [Elecraft] K3 & K3S Options Last Time Buy Update (12/02/2022)

Hi, Eric. Thanks for the update. I'm thankful that Elecraft is making these kits available so long after the last production run of the K3 and the kits. My K3 s/n 6011 is working fine with the original KIO3 and am looking forward to the new capabilities of the "B". On Fri, Dec 2, 2022 at 7:17

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

Hi, Bernie. Like you, I am a CW op that dabbles in FT8. About a year ago I decided to dabble in SSB just to hear an operator's voice in QSO parties and the like. For my K3, I use the Heil ProSET K2 sold by Elecraft and am very pleased with it. I chose a headset/mic only because I don't have the

Re: [Elecraft] Using the K3s with QRP at 5 watts

Hi, Peder. Absolutely give QRP a try with your K3s. I have set up PF1 and PF2 to be able to switch quickly between 5w and 100w. Great receiver. If you have a P3, working split becomes so much easier than on my K2 where I have to toggle A and B VFOs. You will be surprised at how much fun you

Re: [Elecraft] RPN Calc App For Android

Oh my, Bill. You're dating yourself...as am I. I worked for HP in the early 70's when they were the calculator king. Part of the HP folklore is how HP got into the calculator business which is fascinating. I remember seeing a T-shirt with three symbols on it: Enter > =. It took me a while to

Re: [Elecraft] KIO2 problem -- maybe

I had a similar failure several years ago. Don helped me troubleshoot that little board and the problem turned out to be a few diodes that got blown due to a lightning strike. I was glad it took out the diodes and not the K2. I do not use a KUSB converter with the K2 as I have 'real' RS232

Re: [Elecraft] OT: High school drafting class, ~1975

Oh, my, Wayne. We must be of the same age--er vintage? I still have my K drafting tools set and my K Log Log Duplex Decitrig slide rule (mahogany don't you know). Memories of eraser dust; velum; t-square; PC layout by hand; plastic symbol templates. I think it was then that I changed from

Re: [Elecraft] MH2 mic and the K3

And a Mea Culpa from me. I have a MH2 that I use very infrequently with my K2 and it works well. When the question was asked, I noted the instructions were different for the K3 but failed to read them carefully. I should have tried my MH2 on my K3 before offering advice. I have only a casual

Re: [Elecraft] MH2 mic and the K3

Download the MH2 instructions from Elecraft site and you will see that the mic has different jumper settings for the K3. I’m not sure if an MH2 configured for K2 will work unchanged with K3. The K2 config in the mic has a resistor that is not there for K3. At least that is the way I read it.

Re: [Elecraft] Head Phones

Paul, I've used Sony MDR-7506 and heartily recommend it. Like you, I don't need a mic, so these were a cut above the lower priced spread. Virus-free. www.avast.com

Re: [Elecraft] Fire report

Wayne, I can't imagine what you guys (and gals) are going through out there. I've not purchased a K4 (my k3 is serving me very well), but i have been following this drama as it unfolds. Radios, factories, and houses can be replaced; people can't. Glad to hear everyone in the Elecraft family is

Re: [Elecraft] The KIO2 unit in my K2 has died

Hi, Paul. I had the same problem a few years back. Unless you can see a carbon trace somewhere, it's likely to be the diodes or the microprocessor. I replaced the microprocessor purchased from Elecraft and that fixed it. You may want to try snipping and replacing the diodes, first. I

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 PX3 desktop stand

Checkout www.nogaqrp.org. Clark, WU4B On Sun, Aug 9, 2020 at 7:58 PM Mark Goldberg wrote: > Gem's Products KX3 and PX3 mounts and some plywood works for me. See > the bottom of this page: > > https://sites.google.com/site/marksmobilehamstation/ > > 73, > > Mark > W7MLG > > On Sun, Aug 9, 2020

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ZOOM Presentation -- Virtual Expo

Wayne, As a person with an enginneering background (never used), I really enjoyed your talk this afternoon. I dialed in about mid-way through the 3D talk and wonder if you mentioned the walking stick and binoculars behind you. Methinks you like the out-of-doors for more than radio. The best

Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B waiting list

Ed, Part of your name got embedded into the url--something I've done from time to time. This should work. https://elecraft.com/pages/k3-k3s-options-interest-form Clark, WU4B On Wed, Aug 5, 2020 at 8:49 AM Ed W0YK wrote: > > The link below is broken. Should be: >

Re: [Elecraft] Tired of fretting about the K4.....see what a KX2 looks like at 12, 800 ft

If I had mountains like that out here in Georgia, I would be tempted to acquire a KX2 for SOTA. Thanks for sharing !! On Tue, Jul 21, 2020 at 11:26 AM Dave Sublette wrote: > Beautiful Photography and excellent writing. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It > almost makes me want to hook up a mic and

Re: [Elecraft] Adventures with a KX2 near Mono Lake, California

Paul, Thanks for the memories! I grew up (now age 77) in S California and used to travel through the Mojave Desert to Bishop with my dad for Labor Day. Never got that close to Mono Lake but sure saw a lot of they same landscape. Moved out of CA in 1972 and haven't been back much. Sure do miss

Re: [Elecraft] Problems with KRX3A

Hi, Gareth. Well...you certainly have a mystery here. I found the documentation in the Elecraft manual on this subject a little hard to follow; the book by Fred Cady on the K3 is better and, if you'd don't have have it, I highly recommend it. I think you said on a previous post that you can hear

Re: [Elecraft] Problems with KRX3A

Gareth, I had a similar problem when my K3 returned from the factory after a few updates. In my case, I had to press and HOLD the RX ANT button. Don't remember where I read this but it worked. Toggling this switch changes the Sub Rcvr between the main antenna and the receive antenna as the

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

Another vote for MDR-7506. I'm a 99 44/100 CW ope and don't need the microphone. The Sony are light, cover my entire ear, and replacement OEM pads relatively available. Nice carrying case comes with it (for those that travel). Clark WU4B On Wed, May 6, 2020 at 10:26 PM wrote: > If you do

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Abnormal Behavior

Jim, Your unit is about the same age as mine (#3645) which was sent to Elecraft a few months ago for what I thought would be installation of some upgrades I couldn't do myself. Turns out they found (and fixed) several items including two resistors in the LPA that appeared burned and were

Re: [Elecraft] K3 problem

And, if you don't buy one of the new cartons/inserts, you'll get one when they ship it back to you! On Sat, Oct 26, 2019 at 12:47 PM Grant Youngman wrote: > And if you don’t have a good condition original shipping container for the > K3/S (or P3), it’s worth the small cost and wait to order a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 problem

Jim, In my view, that is a very wise decision. I'm 77 yrs of age ("seasoned citizen") with shaky hands. After observing just how small the SMD components are when trying to install the K-pod mod for powering via its data cable, I realized my 6 year old K3 with an annoying problem (PWR control

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] DXE Clifton Labs Z10000 Buffer Amp

ut coax on many KPA100s and KAT2s that were broken > because the shield was soldered stiff. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 10/10/2019 2:27 PM, Clark Macaulay wrote: >> Helps a lot, Jim. >> Yes...you answered my question in that you have done it. So, I'll set >> as

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] DXE Clifton Labs Z10000 Buffer Amp

Helps a lot, Jim. Yes...you answered my question in that you have done it. So, I'll set aside a morning where I swear off coffee (steadier hands) and using a new razor blade give it a try. Didn't know the cable in the kit is RG178 which is about 30% smaller than RG174. I don't see anyplace on

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] K60XV - No longer available?

Unfortunately, this other kit requires removal of some of the options I already have (like battery). I do have a K3 with 60m and 6m capability. Still, it would have been cool to add this option. On Sat, Sep 14, 2019 at 7:05 AM Bill Coleman wrote: > There’s also another, similar kit, the TIK2:

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] K60XV - No longer available?

Bummer here. You snooze, you loose on as the K2 parts get harder to find. My unit #6011 lacks the amp, NR module, and the KX60V. Hope to get a 160 antenna up this fall after adding the 160m module. The K2, for me, is most enjoyable to use as well. On Sun, Aug 25, 2019 at 11:17 PM Daniel Solano

[Elecraft] [K2] DXE Clifton Labs Z10000 Buffer Amp

Looking for comments about the reissue of this amp as I'm considering adding a panadapter to my venerable (and very capable) K2. There is only one review at DXE and it is not very complimentary. -- 72, Clark, WU4B QRPARCI #10815 SKCC #3892 NAQCC #5055 CWOPS #1869 Collins Collectors #AC90-12432

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Power Control Question

A.. Thanks. Forgot about the interaction of the ATU bridge and the Power Control setting. Measured R of MFJ unit = 57 Ohms. Yuk. Replaced it with my NORCAL load which measured 49.5 ohms. Now the LP100A shows SWR = 1.02. Will re-balance the bridge and report back. BTW: don't you

[Elecraft] FS: T1 ATU; Begali Key

Thinning out the herd. T1: Used a few times in shack; never in field. $120 includes USPS CONUS. Begali Magnetic Traveller Key, s/n L643; blue with black adjustment screws. Seldom used, never in the field. Beautiful key; pix upon request. $200 including USPS CONUS. -- 72, Clark, WU4B

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Watt Meter Calibration Question

Hi, Don. I suspected as much. Precision (number of digits) and accuracy (compared to a known standard) are very different. I guess it doesn't matter what the power level is except when running QRP where one must be below 5w. That's why I always adjust my power output to be 4.5 w just to be sure.

[Elecraft] KX1 Firmware for KXB30

I have a KX1 S/N 2528 with 1.02 MCU firmware and would like to install the KXB30. Will the 1.02 firmware work or do I need to replace it with 1.01. Same question (different rev. #'s) for ATU. I've searched the Nabble reflector and haven't found the answer. Thanks for the bandwidth. -- 72,

[Elecraft] K2 KIO2 Communication

Folks, I need some help with my K2/KIO2. My system must have taken a power surge that took out the computer/K2 communications. After running some tests, I replaced the MAX1406 chip and the serial card in the computer. None of my programs (Logger32, N1MM) read the frequency of the K2. When

[Elecraft] K1 Backlight Kit Insulator Card

I have finally started to install this kit as I needed to pop the rig open to fix a problem and wonder if I'm missing a part. When I opened the plastic envelope, I have four parts: 2 resistors, the LCD display, and the Backlight (with pins A K). According to the parts list, I should have a

Re: [Elecraft] K2: Flakey PA Output

I guess I should have been a little more explicit in my trouble shooting. The problem of power dropping to zero was on all bands which seemed to eliminate the filter board. The problem had happened once a year or so ago when I posted a question relating to Lo Po display (I have the KAT2) but

[Elecraft] K2: Flakey PA Output

Was operating the ARRL CW contest and output on my K2 QRP rig dropped to zero. Bummer. Anyway, I took it to the bench and started to check it out when it began to work. Put it back together and took it to the operation position and it failed. I'm thinking a cold solder joint or something.

Re: [Elecraft] K2 KUSB PROBLEM

I have had the same problem. It is most annoying to see the K2 picture (ain't she pretty!) on the HRD webpage and not get mine to work with my XP machine over the serial-to-USB converter. After a lot of tests, I have concluded that there is something amiss in the converter and the HRD software.

Re: [Elecraft] K2 KUSB PROBLEM

-735315...@n2.nabble.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 3:35 PM To: Clark Macaulay KE4RQ Subject: Re: K2 KUSB PROBLEM There are several threads on the N1MM logger reflector that relate to a weakness with Prolific drivers/chip for USB/serial converters, perhaps exacerbated by operating system

Re: [Elecraft] K2 KUSB PROBLEM

with not responding to delayed replies to queries. Just on the surface of it that could make for some baffling problems. Perhaps a bit of time in their archives would be useful. 73, Guy. On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 11:58 AM, Clark Macaulay KE4RQ [hidden email] http://n2.nabble.com/user/SendEmail.jtp?type

Re: [Elecraft] K2 KUSB PROBLEM

but will continue to try and remedy it so I can HRD. 73 de Clark KE4RQ From: Julian, G4ILO [via Elecraft] [mailto:ml-node+4542423-1391773...@n2.nabble.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 12:12 PM To: Clark Macaulay KE4RQ Subject: Re: K2 KUSB PROBLEM Did you try 1 stop bit in the COM port

Re: [Elecraft] More on doublet and feedline issues (dw)

I noticed the quote by W4RNL He is the first one to remind me of the (1/8 wL @ lowest operating Frq) rule for optimizing ladder-line length and always wondered what to do if the distance to the shack wall is much less than that (especially if 80m operation is desired)? Laying on the ground is

Re: [Elecraft] K2:Flakey KIO2 Communication with HRD using USB Adapter

Thanks, Simon, for suggesting power to the USB adapter may be low; I had not considered that.  I'm driving it off a powered hub with a 2nd adapter from the same manufacturer to the FT1000 which IS working fine at 4800 baud.  I'll try using the adapter straight to the PC and see what happens. 

[Elecraft] K2:Flakey KIO2 Communication with HRD

I posted this on the HRD Forum with little response so I'm trying for the collective wisdom of this august group.   I have two radios: a FT1000 MarkV Field and a K2.  Both are connected through separate USB bridges using the Proflif chip set to my USB port on a computer runniing XP SP3.  Both

Re: [Elecraft] K2 RTTY

I've decided to take the plunge into digital modes and 'found' the RTTY mode (and extra set of filters) in the SEC menu. There is still much about my 1 year old K2 that I'm still finding out. What a radio! When I went in to set the filters in RTTY mode and decided to check the SSB filters as

[Elecraft] Re: K2 KAT2 Lo P

David, thanks for your help. In addition to a potential problem with K17 (which I haven't yet checked out), I pulled the KAT2 and connected the dummy load into the original antenna jack. Could not get more than .2 watts no matter what I tried. Great. So, this afternoon I studied the

[Elecraft] K2 KAT2 Lo P

Well, I fired up my beloved K2 for the QRP contest this weekend and was treated to a Lo P indication. Bummer. I think the KAT2 is acting wierd. When to to TUNE with a dummy load, the display flashes in sequence ATU, then 10:1, then Lo P. If the KAT2 is in CAL P or CAL S to bypass the

[Elecraft] K2 KIO2 Hi Current Draw

Have looked for my problem by searching the archives and haven't found any answers. The KIO2 is the last option I'm installing in my K2 bought at Dayton LAST year (I like to stretch out the building process). Last night, in the initial checkout, when I touched the KIO2 board to hold it for

[Elecraft] K2 - KAF2 Question

I finally got around to using Spectrogram to align the filters of my 8 month old K2 and completed the final checks for the KSB2 and KAF2. When using the birdie at 7.000 mhz and selecting either AF1 or AF2, the volume of the birdie increases greatly and sounds almost distorted. Same with

[Elecraft] [K1] Spectrogram Question

I finally decided to test my older K1 with Spectrogram and found the BFO frequency so close to the center of the filter it wasn't worth the trouble to pull the screws from the cabinet and try to get the BFO moved closer. BUT I did notice something: when changing between the three filters

Re: [Elecraft] CW: Best low cost iambic key?

Several comments about liking the Hex Key have been made; I like mine, too (although not the Elecraft version). If the Hex Key is such a good key, then why is the Schurr key the one pictured with the K2 on the website? Just wondering... Clark KE4RQ

Re: [Elecraft] Random thoughts from a K3 Field Tester

Wow...after the last week's series of comments from some who have become far too aggravated as they wait for their K3 and questioning the integrity of Elecraft, this is a breath of fresh air. Thanks, Bob, for taking the time to share your thoughts and experience. For those that don't of W9KNI,

[Elecraft] Re: K2 -- USB to Serial for Rig Control

What is the KUSB option for the K3? I couldn't find much about it on the website. Is it supported on the K2? Is it a separate box? Does it plug into the existing RS-232 Seriel port? I'm trying to make do with my existing Pentium II laptop as I add the K2 to the shack. My USB 1.0 port

[Elecraft] Re: K1 Battery Option

I have the option installed in K1 #1073. The biggest advantage is portable operation: one less item, one less set of wires. With the batteries installed, it makes for a tidy package if you're going back packing. There are two disadvantages. First, the audio from the smaller speaker is

[Elecraft] K2 #6110 Is Alive

The newborn K2 was born on Saturday, 8/5. Father and baby are doing fine. The first contacts were in the NAQSOP. What a gas to work US stations on 10w. I have two small questions, both of them of cosmetic nature. 1) I ran short about 10 lockwashers. In reviewing some the build

[Elecraft] K2 and RigTalk

I'm finishing my K2 and will need to interface it to my old shack computer for use with my logging software. My other radio is using the only existing serial port. Does anyone out there have experience in using RigTalk with the K2? Any gottchas? 73 de Clark ke4rq

[Elecraft] K2:CAL S Hi Problem

Just finished Part 2 of my K2. All tests worked fine, but now I can't get the Cal S functions to work correctly. Cal S Lo works ok, but I can't get Cal S hi to turn off (yes, I have the RF gain fully CCW). When I leave Cal S Hi at the maximum value I can (display is 000, and the far fight

[Elecraft] K2: Where is R116?

I'm at the last part of Part II and was really looking forward to the smoke test today but cannot find R116 for use with the BFO coil. When I did my parts inventory, I didn't check the resistor tape thinking that since it was produced by a machine, SURELY it didn't need verifying. Is

[Elecraft] Re:K2:Where Is R116?

Thanks to all of you who responded, I rechecked the chokes installed to date and found the little critter (the Good News) had been installed in the wrong place: namely, RFC15 which calls out a tiny brown body choke. I only had one such critter and didn't verify the color bands. The Bad

[Elecraft] Toroid Winding Question

Perhaps this question has been raised before, but I haven't been able to find it in the archives nor in the manual. I've built a K1 (words fine) and am now building a K2. Yesterday, while finishing one of the first toroids in kit, I noticed one of the turns had crossed over the previous

Re: [Elecraft] [K2 4922] IF Amplifier Alignment

Don, I found your answer on the setting of R1 in the last reply of interest to me. I'm buiding K2 #6100 and when I got to that part of the build process was unable to get 3.80: my dmm reads 3.76 but only at the extreme end of R1's range. At first, I didn't think much of it and have

[Elecraft] K2 SSB Option RP3 Question

in the reflector archives. 73 de ke4rq Clark Macaulay ___ 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

[Elecraft] Re: Dayton Reprise

Well...I decided to go to FDIM/Dayton this year for my first total immersion into the QRP world. What a blessing. The K3 demo done at FDIM by Wayne and Eric was simply stunning; you can't possibly understand the breadth of engineering excellence in the K3 until you SEE it in action. Those

[Elecraft] Re Dayton Reprise Mea Culpa

Lyle, I can't believe I confused you with another friend of mine whose LAST name is Lyle. Of course, I mean the Incomparable Maven of DSP-Land: Lyle Johnson. I will now accept 1000 lashes with a wet noodle. Your humble servant, Clark KE4RQ

[Elecraft] Re: KX1 #1740 - The first 100 QSOs

What a wonderful post, Jim. Your sense of humor as well as your wisdom as a dxer is so refreshing. I'm a new dxer and look forward to your book. I really want dxcc qrp!! 100 qso's in a month qrp? Wow...guess I need to spend more time with the K1 than with the FT-1000Mk V! Will look for

[Elecraft] RE: Band Conditions (Ron D'Eau Claire)

Ron, Just a quick note to tell you how much I appreciate your reasoned and complete answers on virtually every topic you choose. At times, I feel like I'm learning from the master and wish I could package all of your experience and advice on a ROM and plug it into my left temple! Even

[Elecraft] FW: Re: Iambic Keying

this weekend might cure that. The Elecraft folks are so kind, so join in. Finally….if you EVER want to find a home for your Lionel key, I hope you keep me in mind. The other hobby I have is Lionel model railroading… 73, Clark Macaulay, ke4rq

[Elecraft] Re:Field Day inspirational message

Wayne, really liked your picture of the portable 'system' you put together. Only one question: what is the black box to the right of the KX1? Looks like an external speaker of some type. If so, why? 73, Clark Macaulay, KE4RQ ___ Elecraft

[Elecraft] Re:QRP Antenna

level is not an option for this old man. 73, Clark Macaulay, KE4RQ ___ 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

[Elecraft] QRP Antenna

, Clark Macaulay KE4RQ ___ 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

[Elecraft] ECN Checkin January 29th

Unable to hear anyone at 3:15PM EST on 14050 in Atlanta, GA. I have church commitments at 6PM, so my only time is the afternoon session. I'll try again next week. Then again, maybe I didn't know what to listen for since this would be my first cw net. Clark, KE4RQ

[Elecraft] Re: XG1 Results with K1 s/n 1018

Thanks to the replies I've received so far! Ron, you are correct in that my message was asking to different questions. The first is whether the MDS I calculated was typical even though the XG1 'manual' indicates I should expect -125db vs. my measured at -120db. I don't recall whether I

[Elecraft] XG1 Results with K1 s/n 1018

. I have the K1-4 filter board and am sure I've peaked it for best results. BTW: I do have the internal battery option, so when I say speaker volume is very low, I'm referring to the speaker and top cover being in place. 73, Clark Macaulay KE4RQ