[Elecraft] new K2 accessory / feature

2019-11-14 Thread inventor61 .
I worked with WA2EUJ at Hobby PCB to modify that amplifier's firmware so that my amplifier would connect to my nearly-20-year-old K2 and add automatic band changes and one-cable interfacing. The video shown at this URL describes what was done and the results. I am happy to back this up, as the

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 Build w/ Options

2019-08-17 Thread W0CD
All, Thanks for the replies (and several direct emails I received). It sounds like it's much easier now than it was when the K2 was first introduced. Thanks again. -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 Build w/ Options

2019-08-15 Thread Jim Fuller
On 8/15/2019 12:00 PM, W0CD wrote: Good afternoon. I just received a new K2 kit from Elecraft (#7899). It includes all available options for the K2/100 (amp, audio filter, 60m, SSB, etc.). I understand adding these components after the K2 is built will require a bit of rework to be completed.

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 Build w/ Options

2019-08-15 Thread Don Wilhelm
James, The amount of "rework" is minimal. There are ways to avoid doing as much component removal and changes, but I would not recommend that you do it on your initial kit build. If you were to build a 2nd K2 (after installing the various options once), then I can see you reviewing the

[Elecraft] New K2 Build w/ Options

2019-08-15 Thread W0CD
Good afternoon. I just received a new K2 kit from Elecraft (#7899). It includes all available options for the K2/100 (amp, audio filter, 60m, SSB, etc.). I understand adding these components after the K2 is built will require a bit of rework to be completed. Is this true if you are building the

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 Build

2019-01-22 Thread Jay Rutherford
Oh, No! Say it isn't so, Don! Sorry to hear this news. It's been about a generation of your supporting hams with their legacy Elecraft radi!os through builds, upgrades, and repairs. I'm glad I got my K2 A-to-B upgrade from you before this decision. I wish you many more years of helpful

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 Build

2019-01-21 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bill, My real advantage is that I no longer have to read in detail to follow the assembly steps, but if you are doing it for the first time, do read carefully and completely as you are working. My first one (Field Test) took me 34 hours. There is no shame in taking 60 hours or more to build

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 Build

2019-01-21 Thread Bill Johnson
, Bill K9YEQ https://wrj-tech.com/ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Dauer, Edward Sent: Monday, January 21, 2019 12:37 PM To: hawley, charles j jr Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K2 Build I wonder if 11 years is a record? Ted

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 build

2019-01-21 Thread gt-i
Bruce, I built mine in 2001, and as far as I remember I had the same situation with the options. Since you have the options, sneak-preview into them and read what and how the parts have to be removed. Then you get an idea how to install them in a way you can removed them without putting harm

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 Build

2019-01-21 Thread Dauer, Edward
8 USD. > > Ted, KN1CBR > > > -- > >Message: 7 >Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2019 18:32:07 + >From: Bruce McCartney > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >Subject: [Elecraft] New K2 build >Message-ID: >Content-Typ

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 Build

2019-01-21 Thread hawley, charles j jr
> inexpensive and help greatly to clean out through-holes when something is > removed. Hakko sells one for about 18 USD. > > Ted, KN1CBR > > > -- > >Message: 7 >Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2019 18:32:07 + >From: Bruce McCa

[Elecraft] New K2 Build

2019-01-21 Thread Dauer, Edward
-- Message: 7 Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2019 18:32:07 + From: Bruce McCartney To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] New K2 build Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 I have taken advantage of Elecraft?s National Hobby Month offer and now

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 build

2019-01-20 Thread Robert G Strickland
Bruce... Congratulations! Don is the one to answer your specific question(s). I'm just glad for you and the fun you're about to have. It's just a great radio, and I'm sure that, in the end, you will be much more than satisfied with yourself and with the radio. ...robert On 1/20/2019 18:32,

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 build

2019-01-20 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bruce, Yes, build the K2 first - there is a point where the manual tells you that you can add such things as the Front Panel components for the KSB2, and headers for other options. Do NOT attempt to add parts of the K60XV option until you have finished building and testing the basic K2.

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 build

2019-01-20 Thread Jim KO5V
Hi Bruce, You're gonna' love building this kit! I just finished my 3rd one, plus the 100 W amp and tuner, and I have been having a lot of fun with it the last week or so. Yes, you want to build the basic cw kit first, then add options but if you read the SSB kit's manual (and the others), it

[Elecraft] New K2 build

2019-01-20 Thread Bruce McCartney via Elecraft
I have taken advantage of Elecraft’s National Hobby Month offer and now have a K2 plus KSB2 SSB Option, KNB2 Noise Blanker, KAT2 20W Internal ATU to build. My query is: do I build first the K2 transceiver as CW only, then add in the options as completed? From reading the manuals, components

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 - two bad encoders

2018-08-05 Thread Don Wilhelm
Lou, The encoder itself is the same one used in the K3/K3S, so I think if there was a bad batch of encoders in the Elecraft stock, it would have been noticed and quickly corrected. However, the board to convert the pulse count of that encoder to that needed by the K2 is suspect in my mind.

[Elecraft] New K2 - two bad encoders

2018-08-05 Thread Lou Voerman W2ROW
I am building a newly acquired K2. Everything was fine through stage 1 assembly and checkout. Upon reassembling after stage two the main tuning encoder no longer works (turning the knob does absolutely nothing). I contacted Elecraft support and Gary sent me a new encoder assembly. I received it

Re: [Elecraft] new K2

2016-01-25 Thread Don Wilhelm
Oscar, Set the menu CAL CUR to 3.50 for starters. Do a quick test - connect an in-line wattmeter between your K2 and a dummy load. Set the power to 5 watts (or for a K2/100 to 50 watts). Then do a TUNE. Observe the power indicated on the external wattmeter as well as the power indicated on

[Elecraft] new K2

2016-01-25 Thread Oscar Castillo
hello to all, i just get a nice K2 already build, tonight i doing inicial test and get the Hi Cur message if i go above 5.5 watts on 40 meters and about 8 or so in others bands, is this normal? no more that 5 watts? power supply 13.8 V, 20 amps... where to star... regards!! -- *Oscar

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 build.

2015-04-22 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
, 2015 10:49 AM Subject: [Elecraft] New K2 build. As I prepare to build my second k2, my mind drifts back to the hours I spent with the little ceramic caps. They all had the bonding material over flowing the lead shoulders.  I spent hours cleaning that hardened material off the leads before

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 build.

2015-04-22 Thread Brian Denley
You should have soldered them in 'as is'. Brian Denley KB1VBF Sent from my iPad On Apr 22, 2015, at 10:49 AM, Thomas Skinner tom.n...@gmail.com wrote: As I prepare to build my second k2, my mind drifts back to the hours I spent with the little ceramic caps. They all had the bonding

[Elecraft] New K2 Construction Help

2014-12-13 Thread Bill Robbins
I bought a partially assembled K2 and am continuing the construction. I am at p.63, Alignment and Test, Part II. All is well until I get to VCO Test. I get no frequency reading. The probe is fine and I get 4VDC at the test point, TP1. All of the obvious has been done.Solder bridges,

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 Construction Help

2014-12-13 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bill, The VFO is not oscillating. Handle the lack of oscillation separately from any consideration for the PLL side of things - in other words, first make it oscillate and then if it is not on the right frequency, that is a different problem to be solved. Start with T5. Look at the leads

[Elecraft] New K2 problem ?ATU

2014-12-03 Thread John Wiener
Hi This just started tonight.The ATU is acting squirreled I think it is the KAT100 no change in setup…K2/100 to KAT100 to G5RV FLdigi and Mac OS (not yet upgraded to Yosemite) Signalink USB no changes in connections so…I use the ATU on 80M it goes to 1:1 after several relay clicks as

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 problem ?ATU

2014-12-03 Thread Byron N6NUL
I would suspect water in the feed line or a bad connector first. You'll know more when you can inspect the antenna. You could try overriding the tuning power (in the manual) and see if it can even tune at full power instead of the normal 20 watts. I suspect it would have an issue that the

Re: [Elecraft] New k2 ghostlight mod!

2014-05-27 Thread Sverre Holm (LA3ZA)
Cool looks, I like that! - Sverre, LA3ZA K2 #2198, K3 #3391, LA3ZA Blog: http://la3za.blogspot.com, LA3ZA Unofficial Guide to K2 modifications: http://la3za.blogspot.com/p/la3za-unofficial-guide-to-elecraft-k2.html -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] New k2 ghostlight mod!

2014-05-27 Thread Gerald Manthey
Easy to find your way around in the dark. Thanks for sharing that. 73's Gerald - KC6CNN __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] New k2 ghostlight mod!

2014-05-27 Thread Sverre Holm (LA3ZA)
Here are the YouTube links to the ghostlight mod of John, WT5Y: - K2 Backlight in Action http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3VJ4fSA2_Q - K2 Backlight Details http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVWBGMMmT_A - Sverre, LA3ZA K2 #2198, K3 #3391, LA3ZA Blog: http://la3za.blogspot.com, LA3ZA

[Elecraft] New k2 ghostlight mod!

2014-05-26 Thread John Cooper
My k2 already had the five keycap leds for xit rit split, zerobeat, transmit, audio filter and Recieve antenna.  Now I've gone and added some leds to the inside of the front panel. Alpena lights I got from Autozone.  It lets you see where the buttons are in the dark.  Its a totally useless mod

Re: [Elecraft] New k2 ghostlight mod!

2014-05-26 Thread Vic Rosenthal K2VCO
Cute. Reminds of some of the custom cars we see around here. Kustom K2 -- could be a trend. On 5/26/2014 6:48 PM, John Cooper wrote: My k2 already had the five keycap leds for xit rit split, zerobeat, transmit, audio filter and Recieve antenna. Now I've gone and added some leds to the

Re: [Elecraft] New k2 ghostlight mod!

2014-05-26 Thread KU4AF
Hmm, George Barris as an Elecraft consultant? I'm thinking Kandy-Kolored Tangerine-Flake Streamline Mojo... John, KU4AF Pittsboro, NC Cute. Reminds of some of the custom cars we see around here. Kustom K2 -- could be a trend. -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] New K2 owner this week!

2014-01-27 Thread Warren Allred
Hey Elecraft gang, I bought a K2/10 this week that has just the DSP and NB option installed. Apparently she was built by Mr. David Runk, AA3EJ, and according to the seller built to perfection. :) Serial number 7088. Anyhow! I have been scouring the web for information and have a ton of it!

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 owner this week!

2014-01-27 Thread Don Wilhelm
Warren, No checklist, but I would suggest opening the manual and work through the front panel controls and rear panel connections. Set yourself up some simulated operating with CW, voice modes, and data mods when you get to those sections in the manual. Then look over the Advanced Operating

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 owner this week!

2014-01-27 Thread Don Wilhelm
Warren and all, I have been informed by a couple folks that I did not read the post as well as I should have, and you are dealing with a K2. The answer is similar, go through the manual - if it is not provided, you can download it. For the K2, you can skip the Assembly sections, but go

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 owner this week!

2014-01-27 Thread Warren Allred
Thank you Don - And thanks to everyone else who emailed me directly with lots of great advice! -- Warren Warren and all, I have been informed by a couple folks that I did not read the post as well as I should have, and you are dealing with a K2. The answer is similar, go through the

[Elecraft] New K2: Order of Construction

2013-04-14 Thread w1kbx
I built a K2 around 13 years ago, which I sold, and now I'm building a second one. The first one, I put too many options in and the complexity overwhelmed me. With this one I have kept it simple and only have the KAT2, K160RX and KBT2options. I am thinking that I should construct the options

Re: [Elecraft] New K2: Order of Construction

2013-04-14 Thread Don Wilhelm
I would suggest you build the K2 first so you can test the options as you build them. The K2 manual indicates when you can install the headers and changes to the K2 in the latter parts of the assembly process. If you build the options first and install them as you go with the base K2 build,

Re: [Elecraft] New K2: Order of Construction

2013-04-14 Thread Jim Wiley
Dan - Just keep in mind that you will not be able to properly test the optional units until the base K2has been built and tested. Other than that, it probably does not make much difference what order you choose for construction. My personal K2, completed several years ago now, has all the

[Elecraft] new K2 QRV

2011-03-30 Thread Peter Wierach
Hi, my second K2/10 #7130 now qrv, again great fun to build... A question; I would like to modify a Bird slug 100B to a 20 watt 2-30 Mhz slug. I think the main problem is to get the right coil inductance. The 100B slug is already open. Can anyone give me some help? thanks, 73 Peter, DF8BB

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 Owner

2010-06-09 Thread Bill Coleman
On Jun 8, 2010, at 10:30 PM, Eugene Balinski wrote: 1) When I tune in a CW station and narrow the CW filter with XFIL switch, I need to re-tune the radio to recenter the signal. Is this an issue with the alignment, or are there other settings that may be in play ? Quite possibly the BFO

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 Owner

2010-06-09 Thread Don Wilhelm
Gene, For your first question, yes you need to align the filters in the K2. It is actually an easy process, but is best done using Spectrogram as an aid to visually see when the filter passbands are positioned correctly at your chosen sidetone pitch. You will need the internal counter probe

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 Owner

2010-06-09 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
Gene, To answer the knob question, see http://wilcoxengineering.com/amateur-radio/elecraft-k2 about a third down the page. I used a Yaesu FT-100 knob and it works fine. Many folks use the original ... it's personal preference. Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40) 570-321-1516

[Elecraft] New K2 Owner

2010-06-08 Thread Eugene Balinski
All, I just acquired a (new to me) K2/100. It is a phenomenal little radio. The manual is not the clearest I have seen, so I do have a few questions. 1) When I tune in a CW station and narrow the CW filter with XFIL switch, I need to re-tune the radio to recenter the signal. Is this an issue

[Elecraft] New K2 First 40m Alignment

2010-03-30 Thread Patrick Bourgeois
Hello guys, I am doing the final alighnment on all bands, started the first one where you do L1 and L2 adjustments to peak current. I have set the power level to 2 watts, when I put the unit into tune (it is hooked to dummy load) all I get is .2 to .3 I can not get more then that, I have

[Elecraft] New K2

2010-03-18 Thread Patrick Bourgeois
My Kit just arrived WOO HOO, I will start with the inventory this afternoon, suppose to be rainy this Saturday so guess that is what I will be doing. Got the rework eliminators so that is a go, solder, pcb vice and bench ready to go... I will keep ya posted on my progress. KE5EBS Patrick

Re: [Elecraft] New K2

2010-03-18 Thread Robert G. Strickland
Good luck and have fun, lots of it. Don't hesitate to drop a question in here if/when they come up. ...robert Patrick Bourgeois wrote: My Kit just arrived WOO HOO, I will start with the inventory this afternoon, suppose to be rainy this Saturday so guess that is what I will be doing. Got

[Elecraft] New K2

2010-03-12 Thread Patrick Bourgeois
Just ordered my K2 today, have downloaded the pdf manual and will start studying up before it gets here. Regards, KE5EBS Patrick Bourgeois _ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search,

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 build - encoder problem

2009-08-27 Thread dw
If you haven't already found the problem. Another thing you can check is U2. With the rig off, 3,4,5,6 11,12,13,14 should all read 100K ohms to VCC pin(18) With the rig on, these should all normally be at VCC voltage. -- bw...@fastmail.net

[Elecraft] New K2 build!

2008-09-22 Thread Michael Harvey
I am prepping to build another K2 and was wondering what rework eliminators to add. I plan to add most options eventually. The K2 I currently use I did not build but the rework eliminators seem like a good investment. Is there a kit including all the eliminators? Thanks! Mike AB0TX K2

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 build!

2008-09-22 Thread David Wilburn
With rework eliminators, you build headers (can be thought of as place holders), and add all needed components for the features you want. Then when you decide to build the features, you just unplug the headers and plug in the new feature. The alternative requires complete disassembly of the

[Elecraft] New K2 now!

2008-08-29 Thread edward kacura
Thanks to all of you for the encouragement and advice on building my new K2,I feel better about it already!This will take a while thou,I can't get stated right away.Too much coming up in the next two weeks,a little at a time.Thanks once more,I know I made the right choice to go with the kit

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 now!

2008-08-29 Thread David Wilburn
Your message reminds me of an important point. Set aside a certain amount of time to work on the rig. For most people, more than 2 or 3 hours, and it is easy to get frustrated or make a mistake. This is an important piece. If you are getting tired or frustrated, pack your stuff up and walk

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 now!

2008-08-29 Thread David Lankshear
Ed, I just noticed something different on a current KPA100 I'm building for someone and it may be the same with your K2. The KPA100 PCB is an ROHS one with soldering lands gold plated. I don't know if that has anything to do with what I've noticed, but it's something I never saw on the

[Elecraft] New K2 now!

2008-08-28 Thread edward kacura
Good morning,some of you may remember I bought a used bare bones K2 on ebay about two weeks ago-s/n 5801.It was completely destroyed,according to FedEx!Well,after much thought and consideration,I decided to go the kit route! I received my new K2 yesterday-s/n 6576 from Elecraft! Iam no

RE: [Elecraft] New K2 now!

2008-08-28 Thread Bruce McLaughlin
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] New K2 now! Good morning,some of you may remember I bought a used bare bones K2 on ebay about two weeks ago-s/n 5801.It was completely destroyed,according to FedEx!Well,after much thought and consideration,I decided to go the kit route! I received my

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 now!

2008-08-28 Thread David Wilburn
Ditto what Bruce said. I purchased my K2 to get the radio that fit my needs. I did not focus on the building. But it turned out to be much more fun than expected. The directions are very straight forward. Do your inventories, and just start working your way through the parts. Before you

[Elecraft] New K2 owner.

2008-08-17 Thread edward kacura
Hi everyone,well I made a wish come true-found a K2,s/n5801 on ebay Fri for $600.00!It's a bare bones CW model,so I plan to add SSB,160 and 60 meters,ATU,etc.I think I've made a good purchase here,from all my research here and other sites,this should be a great radio for a long time to

[Elecraft] New K2 Quick Reference Guide

2007-11-21 Thread Don Wilhelm
A friend who bought a used K2 created a Reference Guide to help fqmiliarize himself with the K2 buttons and the menu functions. He has generously allowed me to post his work on my website. It can be found right now at www.qsl.net/w3fpr - scroll down on the opening page a bit and you will find

[Elecraft] New K2 build...

2007-07-21 Thread k2
Hello, I was wondering if anyone else has built a K2 lately. I am in build phase II and I am to install an RF Choke on the back of the board, it's item ID is RFC15. The manual says to expect a sub miniature with Brown-Black-Brown. However, my sub miniature RF Choke is Green-Brown-Green. Is this a

RE: [Elecraft] New K2 build...

2007-07-21 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2007 10:33 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] New K2 build... Hello, I was wondering if anyone else has built a K2 lately. I am in build phase II and I am to install an RF Choke on the back

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 build...

2007-07-21 Thread Don Wilhelm
Steve, Look more closely at the bands - I would bet it has a green body and you are confusing the color code bands with the body color. A green - black - green RF choke would have a value of 5,,000 uH, and I don't believe that large an inductance would be practical in a choke of the

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 build...

2007-07-21 Thread k2
Hey Guys, Thanks everyone for your help, you guys are quick. I found out that I didn't get an errata sheet with my K2 and Elecraft has replaced the sub miniature Chokes with larger ones. I guess some people were having problems with how fragile the minis were. So, I was actually looking at R116,

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 build...

2007-07-21 Thread sbm
On Sat, 21 Jul 2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was wondering if anyone else has built a K2 lately. I am in build phase II and I am to install an RF Choke on the back of the board, it's item ID is RFC15. The manual says to expect a sub miniature with Brown-Black-Brown. However, my sub miniature

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 build...Missing R116, also

2007-07-21 Thread dking
I sent Steve this answer off list...but it also answers Clark's missing R116 question...so I'm posting it to the full list. dk Steve...I ran into this same issue with mine a couple of weeks ago and when I checked with Scott at Elecraft parts, he said the small green/brown/green was R116

[Elecraft] New K2 parameter retrieval software

2007-04-05 Thread Mike Markowski
After reading the current thread, upgrading firmware, others might be interested in a program I wrote. It's at http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/elecraft/ and follow the K2 Parameter Retrieval link where the page describes how to run it and also shows sample output. The code is in Java so can be run

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 parameter retrieval software

2007-04-05 Thread Lyle Johnson
Hello Mike! ... I'd be interested if anyone finds it useful - or finds it too difficult to use. Suggestion: can the program interrogate the DSP and determine and download those settings, too? Each mode (CW, SSB, Data) supports four (4) user-defined filters. There are also mode-based

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 parameter retrieval software

2007-04-05 Thread Mike Markowski
Hi Lyle, Lyle Johnson wrote: Hello Mike! ... I'd be interested if anyone finds it useful - or finds it too difficult to use. Suggestion: can the program interrogate the DSP and determine and download those settings, too? Each mode (CW, SSB, Data) supports four (4) user-defined

[Elecraft] New K2 / W1 software

2007-03-23 Thread Mike Markowski
Hi all, I've spent the last few weeks after work - at the expense of getting on the air much :-( - writing some code to control the K2 and the W1 watt meter. The code is free and written in Java meaning it should run on any popular operating system. First time Java installs are a little more

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 / W1 software

2007-03-23 Thread Mike Markowski
Not even 24 hours and the first software update. I heard from several people that the pop up menu where you choose the serial port was not working in Microsoft Windows. Thanks especially to Rolf sm0yqc for his help in testing the update. If you're a Windows user and downloaded the code more

[Elecraft] new k2..

2007-02-15 Thread sergio t. ruiz
my k2 was just delivered by the ups man! -- ___ peace, sergio photographer, journalist, visionary www.village-buzz.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr.

RE: [Elecraft] new k2..

2007-02-15 Thread Gregg R. Lengling
What's the serial #? I know they are getting up there. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of sergio t. ruiz Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 10:05 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] new k2.. my k2 was just delivered

RE: [Elecraft] new k2..

2007-02-15 Thread Charles Pitts
Congrats Sergio, What's the serial Number? 73, Charles N3EJS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of sergio t. ruiz Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 11:05 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] new k2.. my k2 was just delivered

RE: [Elecraft] New K2

2007-02-13 Thread Darwin, Keith
: Monday, February 12, 2007 9:12 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] New K2 Just got my K2 , SSB, battery, DSP .. wow wow WOW counting parts now.. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

[Elecraft] New K2

2007-02-12 Thread glblock
Just got my K2 , SSB, battery, DSP .. wow wow WOW counting parts now.. ___ 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.):

[Elecraft] New K2 es Rework EliminatorsT Bypass Header Kit

2007-01-09 Thread Charles Pitts
Hi Gang, I'm a newbie here. Today, 9 Jan 07, the mailman delivered a little white box containing my K2 s/n 5953. Yesterday I receive the Rework EliminatorsT Bypass Header kit from Gary Hvizdak, KI4GGX and Ken Kaplan, WB2ART. The kit arrived quickly, was nicely packaged, there were no

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 es Rework EliminatorsT Bypass Header Kit

2007-01-09 Thread Matthew D. Pitts
Charles, K2 #5956 is sitting on my bench awaiting inventory and a few small tools that I don't currently possess. I have to say that I am impressed with the quality of the Elecraft Kit; not only are the parts bagged by subassembly, but the boards that I have seen look quite nice. It's almost

[Elecraft] New K2 underway - Any mods to consider?

2006-11-13 Thread Doug Person
My new K2 is well underway - Any mods that I should consider before getting too far in? I'm ok with 2.4khz ssb bandwidth. To me, that's perfect. I will add the ssb adapter and eventually the KPA100. tnx es 73, Doug -- KØDXV ___ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] new k2

2006-07-06 Thread CHRISTOPHER GRESSWELL
hi i just got a new k2 to build sno4930 oh boy let the fun start my 3rd k2 chris g0wfh ___ 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.):

[Elecraft] New K2

2006-06-30 Thread Paul Mayo
Looks like Christmas has arrived early as my K2 S/N 5627arrived last week... As soon as I get over jet lag, will be time to play some hooky from work and start building it. Paul W4MAY ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You

[Elecraft] New K2 Conceived

2006-06-28 Thread Oscar F Hills
Hello everyone. I have been following the reflector for about three weeks now, so I thought I would introduce myself. I am Oscar, WV1C, formerly WN6NDG in 1969, who returned to ham radio in March after a 37 year layoff. I found, after a few weeks that I was just drawn back to CW, my first

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 Conceived

2006-06-28 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Hi Oscar, etal, Welcome to the fold. Excitement is great, but take your time with the build... enjoy the moments. You don't need to be frustrated with the new fangled dual lever paddles when there are a number of single lever paddles out there. Two very fine paddles to look at are the

RE: [Elecraft] NEW K2 JUST ARRIVED

2006-05-26 Thread Darwin, Keith
To: Darwin, Keith Subject: RE: [Elecraft] NEW K2 JUST ARRIVED I just spent over three hours checking the parts off. There must be over one million parts in this kit, give or take a few of course. BILL COCHRAN BILL COCHRAN REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS, LLC 1430 N 12TH STREET CAMBRIDGE, OHIO 43725

[Elecraft] NEW K2 JUST ARRIVED

2006-05-25 Thread BILL COCHRAN
Well my palms are sweaty and my heart is pounding as I pour through my new kit. I hope I can get through this build okay. I forgot how to take Resistance reading, I'm off to a good start. BILL COCHRAN BILL COCHRAN REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS, LLC 1430 N 12TH STREET CAMBRIDGE, OHIO 43725

RE: [Elecraft] NEW K2 JUST ARRIVED

2006-05-25 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bill, The K2 goes together just like any kit - one part at a time. Follow the instructions in the manual (in order - no skipping) and be certain each component value is correct and inserted into the proper holes, and do a good job of soldering - that is all it takes. Take your time and do not

RE: [Elecraft] NEW K2 JUST ARRIVED

2006-05-25 Thread Darwin, Keith
Yes, the K2 goes together just like any other kit ... But the result is not like just any other kit! :-) - Keith KD1E - -Original Message- Don Wilhelm The K2 goes together just like any kit - one part at a time. ___ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] NEW K2 JUST ARRIVED

2006-05-25 Thread ron
It's easy Bill, approach it like your real estate job: you begin by appraising the net worth of parts against the list; then you heat up the pot for making it all come together; then you finalize the deal with all the parts of the puzzle to agree on everything and everything in it's place. When

[Elecraft] New K2

2006-03-22 Thread Brent Sutphin
K2 #5439 arrived today...can't wait to get started. It should keep me busy for a bit. Brent WB4X ___ 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.):

RE: [Elecraft] New K2

2006-03-21 Thread Darwin, Keith
My K2 arrived about 2 weeks ago. SN 5411 - Keith KD1E - -Original Message- Just curious, what's the latest serial number being shipped? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list.

[Elecraft] New K2

2006-03-20 Thread Brent Sutphin
I have a new K2 on the way, just couldn't stand it any longer. Hope it turns out as good as my old trustworthy #2571. Just curious, what's the latest serial number being shipped? Brent WB4X ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] New K2

2006-03-20 Thread Bob
Brent Sutphin wrote: I have a new K2 on the way, just couldn't stand it any longer. Hope it turns out as good as my old trustworthy #2571. Just curious, what's the latest serial number being shipped? Brent WB4X I received #5419 last week. Got through Alignment and Test Part 1

[Elecraft] New K2 Kit arrived! Hurray

2006-01-26 Thread Paul Webb
Hi All Just wanted to tell you that my new K2 Kit arrived today, I had to pay VAT @ £88.56 for her but I expected that anyway. Serial number 5324 will be started later today so everyone can expect lots of silly questions as she gets built! This is the biggest project I have built, I made a

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 Kit arrived! Hurray

2006-01-26 Thread David Pratt
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Paul Webb [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Just wanted to tell you that my new K2 Kit arrived today, I had to pay VAT @ £88.56 for her but I expected that anyway. All the best and sorry in advance for all the questions I will be inflicting on you all. Don't worry

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 Kit arrived! Hurray

2006-01-26 Thread Toby Deinhardt
Serial number 5324 will be started later today so everyone can expect Wow, 5324 K2s and counting ... Good luck with #5324. We're looking forward to hearing you on the air. toby -- DD5FZ (ex dj7mgq, dg5mgq, dd5fz) K2 #885, K2/100 #3248 DOK C12, BCC, DL-QRP-AG

RE: [Elecraft] New K2 Kit arrived! Hurray

2006-01-26 Thread David
Hey just remember to take lots of pictures as you build the rig otherwise you will have to buy another just to be able to relive the thrill of building your k2 Serial number 5324 will be started later today so everyone can expect ___ Elecraft

[Elecraft] New K2 Owner and a few questions

2005-10-01 Thread Paul Webb
Hi All Just to say Hello, I asked a few days ago if anyone wanted to do a deal with a ft857/icom 703 for a K2 well, I had many offers to sell me a K2 so many thanks to all the people that made the offer. In the end I bought one from a member of the list and have today had chance to play with

RE: [Elecraft] New K2 Owner and a few questions

2005-10-01 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
AC7AC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Webb Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2005 4:11 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] New K2 Owner and a few questions Hi All Just to say Hello, I asked a few days ago if anyone wanted

RE: [Elecraft] New K2 Owner and a few questions

2005-10-01 Thread W3FPR - Don Wilhelm
Paul, Congratulations on your K2 purchase. The AF Gain pot noise first (it is the easiest). If your serial number is less than 3000, you should see if the alternative AF Gain wiring mod has been installed - if not, I suggest installing it first. In the process, you may want to replace the AF

[Elecraft] New K2 in the works

2005-06-27 Thread tom.w3qs
Good Afternoon, Group Just wanted to say that K2 #4991 has arrived in Virginia. Been a while since I assembled my last kit radio. I can't remember if it was the HW-101 or the HW-2036, but it was 1976. I got the solder situation worked out and will probably have a lot more questions. Be

[Elecraft] New K2

2005-04-05 Thread Yves Dussault
Hi friends! I feel like a woman who knows that she will soon be pregnant! I just ordered a K2! Yves Dussault-VE2ATD Laval, Québec. 450 661-0768 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list.

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