Re: [Elecraft] New Award ?????
On Fri, 2005-21-01 at 21:41 -0400, Gary Bartlett VE1RGB wrote: Throw in the Canadian Provinces, and you get WEARIAS CANUCKUS, which is how we all feel up here after digging out from yet another snow storm. +15 degrees in Victoria today, Gary! Not to worry, I'm moving to Halifax in a couple months, so I'll be there next winter. BTW, I think I met you at a HARC meeting last summer - I'm the guy who asked you about the Elecraft rigs after the meeting, because I'd just ordered a K2 the day before. The K2 is doing great... On Fri, 2005-21-01 at 16:57 -0800, Fred Jensen wrote: (Acronyms at NASA had to be pronouncable, and generally typable with the fingers of one hand -- while the other hand held down the shift key) NASA keyboards don't have capslock? -- 73, Brian VE7NGR ___ 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] Potential Purchase of K2 Cw Beat Note Question
Its it possible to change the CW pitch to 350hz with the K2? If it is possible, will it offset the xmit freq so your still zero beat? I'm trying to download the K2 manual but keep losing my web connection. The standard 750hz pitch freq on CW is too high for my old ears to copy comfortably. Frank W7IS - This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/ ___ 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 Award ?????
W.A.S.E.L ?? Or is that sounding a bit alcoholic? 73, Geoff GM4ESD - Original Message - From: Larry Makoski W2LJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2005 12:32 AM Subject: [Elecraft] New Award ? Looks like we're going to have to come up with a new award category ___ 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 turning power behavior
On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 13:21:58 -0500, Donald Nesbitt wrote: OK - now that I have started from 0.01 and gone UP to 100w with PTT held closed on usb, mine does the same thing that you describe (stops xmit as soon as the KPA100 kicks in - still in xmit mode but no power out) AND starting from 100w and going down to 0.01 it does not do this (ie continues to xmit throughout the range). Now I'm not sure just why I'd ever want to do up scenario but since it does not continue to xmit when doing this it would tend to save a little abuse of the relay contacts. A nice feature! 73 --don n4hh - Original Message - From: Tom Arntzen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net S55M [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 2:22 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 turning power behavior My K2 #3829 with KPA100 act the same way. Don't think it's a building error. Maybe something in the software. Tom LA1PHA - Original Message - From: S55M [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 12:45 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 turning power behavior OK.I will write it down agn step by step... 1.Turn Power button to 0,1W (full left) 2.Press PTT 3.When on TX without releasing PTT turn power up over 10W limit to turn on 100W PA. When i do this my K2 stops transmiting above the 10W point (when KPA100 clicks up). The only thing to do then is to release PTT and press it again and voila on the AIR again. If i go in reverse direction (turning power from 100Wtts to less then 10W) everything works fine! K2 Nr-3204 SW- 1.09 and 2.04 It's not a problem but must be a hint. S55M-Adi - Original Message - From: Donald Nesbitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Michael Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] S55M [EMAIL PROTECTED] Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 12:00 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 turning power behavior Not on mine either. 73 --don n4hh K2/100/KAT100 #2028 - Original Message - From: Michael Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: S55M [EMAIL PROTECTED] Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 5:22 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 turning power behavior G'day, snipo So...if i press the PTT (dot line on keyer when on USB) without talking (or maybe also with ssb modulation because i did not test it) and turn the power button on 100W and then reduce the power back to minimum my K2 stops transmitting.I must then release the PTT and press it again to go into TX mode. Is this happening with all K2's? snipo Not on #1400 (external KPA100/KAT100 combo) unless I've read the above incorrectly. Regards, Mike VP8NO -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.7.1 - Release Date: 1/19/05 ___ 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.7.2 - Release Date: 1/21/05 Good point about the relay preservation. 73 Stewart G3RXQ ___ 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
FW: [Elecraft] New Award ?????
Wow! That would be a difficult achievement. All Elecraft Rigs in a state? That's a lot for just Georgia. How would you verify? How do you work the ones under construction? Do you have to send back the award if someone else in a State buys an Elecraft rig? g You need Worked All States Via Elecraft (WASVE - pronounced waves - AND doesn't violate the NASA rule, as NASA itself does). Dan / WG4S (NASA compliant callsign AND Name AND serial number) / K2 #2456 snip WAERIAS, pronounced WEAR-ee-ass (Acronyms at NASA had to be pronouncable, and generally typable with the fingers of one hand -- while the other hand held down the shift key) Worked All Elecraft Rigs In All States. Fred K6DGW /snip ___ 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 # 4498 - Electrostatic protection
In a message dated 21/01/05 16:18:13 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm in a very stormy country (Northern Alps) and we have at least once per month a thunderstorm that already cost me one pair of power Xstors (in my TS-130 - $380!!!) so even with $5 each TO220 part, I did not want to loose them, or at least reduce the chance to loose them. So I instaled on the KAT2 control board an RF Chock (1 mH) and an NE2 neon bulb wired between K18-pin 3/8 and ground just to establish a direct lway to ground for static electricity (via the chock) and in case of a virulent one turn on the NE2 and establish a full short to ground. -- - Hi Robert, It is normal practise to install an RF choke directly across the antenna socket of tube (valve) PA to protect in case of a failure of the coupling capacitors from the tube anode. 2.5kV can be very damaging to your health! Suppose these have ceased to be used since the move to solid state PA's. From memory 2.5mH was the normal value used in the last one I built in the 1960's. The addition of a neon to hold off the path until the neon strikes should not represent any problem though am not entirely sure that it is necessary not knowing the KAT2 circuitry. In professional communication terminal equipment that is connected to external lines the inclusion of gas or carbon arresters is a standard feature at the point where the external line is connected. In addition all of our telecom distibution frames and even the distibution pedestals had arresters built in as standard. The protection operation point was selected to be higher than the normal operating voltages on the line. A QRP K2 is listed as providing 70 to 80V across 50 ohms and the normal striking voltage of a neon is about 110V, so the neon should not strike. There are however some neons on the market that strike at a lower voltage somewhere in the 60V region and to our cost we found these put a S/C across the phone line when ringing voltage and normal telephone battery were present. These would also operate when the K2 was giving normal PA O/P. Probably the choke on it's own would be entirely sufficient to provide the protection needed as long as the component was able to handle the current required. Bob, G3VVT K2 #4168 ___ 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: Elecraft Digest, Vol 9, Issue 23
TSUNAMI SYNDROME/ Where never before a part is missing. a page slips here. It is only a litlle thing like the two inches on this local beach. The devastation at the other beaches is so complete we can't compare but like the tsunami the cause is common. but they are around the world The reins have to be held all the time and not just going around corners. I think it would be a scared loss to lose our service position 73 Earl W7TK Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2005 1:01 AM Subject: Elecraft Digest, Vol 9, Issue 23 Send Elecraft mailing list submissions to elecraft@mailman.qth.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can reach the person managing the list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Elecraft digest... : ___ 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] If It weren't For Bad Luck
I have to tell you folks ever since K2 4595 arrived in mid-December it seems that a black cloud has settled over it. I know likely all the problems are of my own making but the frustration is ever mounting. Received a new C24 for the RF board from Elecraft yesterday and after it was installed the rig came alive on 20 and 30 meters. I went to bed last night a happy camper with the idea of getting up this morning and tweaking the alignment. Got up this morning and powered up the rig. A rapid popping sound was coming out of the speaker regardless of band. Once in a while the rig will go into full receive then shortly thereafter the popping will resume. The S-meter is pegged during the popping sounds. The other strange thing is that the display intermittently switches between frequency, power setting and keyer speed however not necessarily in rapid succession. I have to commend the Elecraft group on their service and willingness to help. You folks here on the reflector have been great too. 73, Ed N0EHQ ___ 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] Operating in cold weather
On Jan 14, 2005, at 9:57 PM, Joe Ford wrote: My ham shack is in a room which is separated from the main house. Consequently, it does not receive heat from the main house and during this cold weather is only heated when I am in the room and even then I don't get it very warm. I normally only have an hour or so in the evenings for operating. I dress warm, and, fortunately I'm in Alabama where winters are relatively mild. Don't walk, but RUN down to your local home improvement store and buy a small electric space heater. These will make the operating position much more comfortable. Barring that, tie the room into the heating system for the house. I can think of nothing worse than an uncomfortable operating position, especially indoors. Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASELMail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quote: Not within a thousand years will man ever fly! -- Wilbur Wright, 1901 ___ 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 internal battery
Hi, Just to be sure May I leave my standard Alkaline AA batteries inside de KX1 while using external DC supply ??? I think the KX1 is not acting the same manner as a K2 when you use external supply !?!? Tnanks. J-F 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] OT - Caltek O'scope Clearance Sale
Found this while surfing for a PIC programmer this morning. It looks like discontinued Caltek scopes. By my math, the 40 MHz and 60 MHz models are going for half of their original list prices. See the links on http://www.xeltek.com/product/oscilloscope/. Model # Channels Bandwidth Probes List Price Sale Price --- - -- -- -- 8016* Single 10 MHz 1$199 $150 8020A Dual 20 MHz 1$399 $170 8040Dual 40 MHz 1$699 $340 8060Dual 60 MHz 2$849 $425 * The 10MHz model may no longer be available. For comparison, Caltek's website (http://www.caltek.com.hk/showroom/osc.htm) shows their latest 20 MHz and 40 MHz (90 series) models, but doesn't mention list prices. FYI, a Froogle search for Caltek came up empty. I don't know any more about this offer. I did purchase the 30 MHz dual trace BK Precision scope mentioned in an earlier post. It came with a pair of 1x / 10x switchable probes, which alone sell for $92. BTW, that scope is now selling for $349, (see http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/). ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KX1 Cheat Sheet !!!
Hi, A friend of mine gave to me a marvelous cheat sheet kit for my KX1. It is the size of a card deck. You can bring it with you on the road, and when your memory fail, just take a peek at it to remind you the way !!! The cheat sheet has been made by VE3HLS. I have no credit for this !!! Thanks to VE3HLS !!! But you can download it from my website. It really does a neat job when laminated... No problem at all under a wet condition that way... http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/FileSharing45.html 73 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] RFC1 and RFC2 on KSB2
Maybe it's just me, but I found RFC1 and RFC2 on the KSB2 to be very tight fits. They are both quite stuck between the crystal and resistor pack. That would normally not be a problem, but allthough the manual says to 'try to avoid scrapping the wire', one of my RFC's apparently did not come through unscraped. After mounting and checking for continuity, I had the good sense to check for a short to the crystal can and Bingo! Shorted! I might have made some more room, if the manual had warned that the crystal and the resistor pack should have been soldered as far away from eachother as possible. I'm not sure, as this is my first KSB2. I'd rather not start messing with them now they are already in there. If it's just me, no problem, it's fixed. If it is more common, maybe it would be a good idea to have the manual check for shorts between the RFC and the crystal. I'm not sure how long it would have taken me to find this one if I hadn't done it right away. From the schematic I'd say it would have introduced some weird filter switching problems Bart de PA3GYU. ___ 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 Frequency Modulation of Side Tone.
I just noticed that on 80 and 17m the side tone in my K2 has a low frequency modulation superimposed over the normal frequency. When I discovered this I was trying to call a Panama station on 80m. I cranked the power up to 100w and started my call. The rig sounded like it was going nuts. It even locked into a repeating string of dits or das. I do not remember which. I turned the rig off to get it to stop. I suspect the repeating transmission is unrelated to the side tone problem because I found that my computer keying cable was part way out of the jack. It must have been bad timing that it came out just as I was calling. The amplitude of the modulation on the side tone increases with power output, and is only noticeable at ~60 to 100 w. On 80m if I key down for several seconds the modulation decreases. It sounds like a capacitor charging. On 17m, the sound is much louder and does not decrease with time. The output signal sounds fine in another receiver. I tested using a dummy load. I also turned off my power supply and computer monitor, and used a battery to power the K2. Neither helped. I built the KPA100 this last spring, and have not noticed this before. However, I have been running mostly QRP so I do not know when this problem showed up. KPA100 is located in an EC2 with the KAT2. The connecting cable is 32 inches long. What should I look for to fix this? Jeff Burns AD9T ___ 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] RFC1 and RFC2 on KSB2
Bart, You must have had the R-Paks tilted in toward the crystals a bit rather than vertical. I just checked 2 KSB2s that I just built and there is enough space to slide a business card thickness easily between either the crystal and the RF Choke or on the R-Pak side. I really can't imagine why you scraped the wire on the smooth crystal body (or on the R-Pak either), but I don't doubt your findings. 73, Don W3FPR - Original Message - Subject: [Elecraft] RFC1 and RFC2 on KSB2 Maybe it's just me, but I found RFC1 and RFC2 on the KSB2 to be very tight fits. They are both quite stuck between the crystal and resistor pack. That would normally not be a problem, but allthough the manual says to 'try to avoid scrapping the wire', one of my RFC's apparently did not come through unscraped. After mounting and checking for continuity, I had the good sense to check for a short to the crystal can and Bingo! Shorted! I might have made some more room, if the manual had warned that the crystal and the resistor pack should have been soldered as far away from eachother as possible. I'm not sure, as this is my first KSB2. I'd rather not start messing with them now they are already in there. If it's just me, no problem, it's fixed. If it is more common, maybe it would be a good idea to have the manual check for shorts between the RFC and the crystal. I'm not sure how long it would have taken me to find this one if I hadn't done it right away. From the schematic I'd say it would have introduced some weird filter switching problems Bart de PA3GYU. ___ 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] WWV tones and CW reverse?
On Dec 26, 2004, at 9:13 PM, JAKidz wrote: When a K2 is set to zerobeat the 10 Mhz WWV carrier, should the pitch of the WWV tones not change when toggling between CW and CW reverse in CW mode or between USB and LSB as toggled by CW reverse? There may be a slight change. It is hard to eliminate this entirely. And, when the pitch does not change, the difference between the frequency readout (1.14) and 1.00 is how much lower I need to set C22? I believe this is entirely dependent on the BFO settings for CW and CW R (or USB and LSB). This is one of my tricks for trying to get USB and LSB to sound the same. (and for CW and CW R) I'll use another receiver to listen to a strong AM signal (with an AM detector). Then I'll tune the K2 with LSB until it sounds the same pitch, and switch to USB. If there is a difference in sound, I bump the USB BFO setting one notch either way until it is the same. (This is done after calibrating with Spectrogram or its equivalent) Usually the initial calibration is close, but this helps to get it dead on (well, at least really close). Note that, because of the asymmetrical shape of the SSB filter (and to a lessor extent, the CW filter, depending on how wide it is set), the color of the background noise in USB and LSB will be different, even when the BFOs are dead on. Because of the slight variability in frequency steps in the K2, the frequency response in each sideband can be off by about 20 Hz. I've never understood the obsession with exact frequency readouts with the K2. Even if you get C22 exactly on 4.0 MHz, the K2 calibration may vary a bit. If you are within 200 Hz on all bands, I wouldn't worry about it. Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASELMail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quote: Not within a thousand years will man ever fly! -- Wilbur Wright, 1901 ___ 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] WWV tones and CW reverse?
Bill, 200 Hz calibration error is quite a bit IMHO - but each to his own. Just so folks don't develop a wrong impression, I usually expect less than 50 Hz error with nothing more than a quick check of the 4 MHz reference by comparing the TP3 output using an external counter and the internal CAL FCTR (both measuring the TP3 frequency)- just turn the capacitor until both counter read the same. Then after everything is built, I fine tune using the N6KR method with Spectrogram as my guide to properly hearing the 500 and 600 Hz tones that WWV transmits. I expect less than 20 Hz error after completing that (if your results are not that good, my first question is 'Did you do CAL PLL and also run CAL FIL to write new BFO values?, and were you certain of WWV zero-beat?' 73, Don W3FPR - Original Message - I've never understood the obsession with exact frequency readouts with the K2. Even if you get C22 exactly on 4.0 MHz, the K2 calibration may vary a bit. If you are within 200 Hz on all bands, I wouldn't worry about it. Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASELMail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quote: Not within a thousand years will man ever fly! -- Wilbur Wright, 1901 ___ 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: Tilt Bail Installation Question
This had to be one of the most frustrating steps involved in building my K2/100! Even resort to uttering mighty oaths did not appreciably help, although, that did scare the cat out from under the work bench. I finally reported to using a Quickgrip hand vise BUT . . . be VERY CAREFUL if you do that. It is very easy to use too much force and bend the bail to the point where it is too loose and then won't stay up. If you use this method, take it slowly, carefully and with only minimum increments of pressure until the ends of the bail will slip into the feet. I'm not suggesting this is the best way of doing it but after trying various other suggestions, it seemed to work best for me. Good luck. Bruce - W8FU -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MikeH Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 9:11 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2: Tilt Bail Installation Question Hello All, I'm currently building my K2, and have come to the tilt bail installation part. I must be missing something, because the force required to compress the tilt bail between the two rubber feet seems very excessive. To make the bail fit between to feet will require A LOT of force. Is this normal? Whenever I have to really force something when building, my first thought is that something is not rightalthough I really don't see how anything could be wrong here. I appreciate any feedback. Mike Hagey/NR7F ___ 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 __ Message transport security by GatewayDefender.com 9:09:18 PM ET - 1/21/2005 ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K2: Tilt Bail Installation Question
I just went through this with #4684. I installed both feet on the bottom panel, stood the panel on edge, installed the lower side of the tilt bail, and then leaned on the bail till it was compressed enough to slide into place. I don't know how anybody does it the way the manual says to do it without carving up the bottom cover paint job while trying to hold the compressed bail and start a screw. -- R. Kevin Stover AC0H ___ 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] A/B VFO Independent Mode Settings
Agreed Mike - I'd like to see this included in the next software release too. 73 es gud dx --Don N4HH K2/100/KPA100 #2028, etc, etc! snip Personally I'd be more interested in the A/B VFO switching remembering independent mode settings. Regards, Mike VP8NO -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.7.2 - Release Date: 1/21/05 ___ 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: Tilt Bail Installation Question
I found it rather simple to use the method that has been provided here many times. Partially assembly the stand and the feet, with the stand extended. Use the recommended screws to the front or closest to the notch the stand fits in when extended. Select the longest screws available (they will go in at an angle but will fit) and chinch the stand and feet down. Once firmly in place, One-at-a-time, remove the long screws and replace with the Elecraft recommended screws. This required very little effort. Rich, KE0X ___ 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: Tilt Bail Installation Question
I used a piece of plumbers tape wraped around both legs of the bail, cut so there was a gap of several inches between the ends. I then inserted a bolt through holes in each end of the tape and tighted it until the bail was sufficiently compressed to fit in the feet. Leave the screws holding the feet loose. Doug W6JD - Original Message - From: MikeH [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 6:11 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K2: Tilt Bail Installation Question Hello All, I'm currently building my K2, and have come to the tilt bail installation part. I must be missing something, because the force required to compress the tilt bail between the two rubber feet seems very excessive. To make the bail fit between to feet will require A LOT of force. Is this normal? Whenever I have to really force something when building, my first thought is that something is not rightalthough I really don't see how anything could be wrong here. I appreciate any feedback. Mike Hagey/NR7F ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2/100 #4684
Hi all. I've completed test and alignment part II but have found a few worrisome things. All of the resistance checks except RF board U6, pin 8, to ground are where they are supposed to be. U6, pin 8 measures about 48 Ohms, much less than it should be. When I do the test and alignment I get these numbers. PLL Oscillator Range - 9.81 kHz VCO voltage readings. 3500 2.16 4000 6.00 7000 1.61 7300 3.16 10K 2.64 10.15K 3.13 14K 2.42 15K 4.05 21K 2.1221.45K 3.14 24.8K 4.00 25K 4.38 28K3.3728.8K 4.23 BFO High Freq 4917.13 BFO Low Freq 4912.43 Range 4.70 kHz BFO Alignment goes well and set to the book bandwidth and BFO figures. VFO Linearization passes. I.F. Amplifier Alignment takes between 1.75 and 2 turns down into L34. 40m Band pass Filter Alignment. This is where things get strange. I hear no rise in signal/noise when I connect the antenna and I need to really crank the AF gain up to hear anything through 8 Ohm headphones. L1 and L2 are down almost to the stops in their cans. I can't discern any real peak in signal. Your input would be appreciated as to the cause of the low U6, pin8 reading and the other problems. Thanks for your input. -- R. Kevin Stover AC0H ___ 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] Off the Cuff MiniLog for KX1
i have a new 'Off The Cuff Mini Log' for my KX1 Pedestrian Mobile operation. The log is just some 3 x 3 'Post-It Notes' on a metal plate. The plate has 2 elastic bands that go over my left sleeve. The plate is 2.5 x 4.5... Just like the NFL quarter back's play card. You can see a picture of the log in the KX1 folder at: http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/prc319 or send me a request for a picture.. Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] MD2 Microphone
Hello, I purchased a MD2 Microphone for my K2 a few weeks ago. I also have a footswitch that I'd like to plug into the Pig-tail but, I have to make a cable for it. Does anyone know if the pig tail requires a stereo (3 conductor) 1/4 in plug or a mono type? Thanks, 73, John - KI7V K2 #3706 FISTS #0 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Missing parts
Fred Jensen wrote: Deep in the carpet on the floor ... Since one or more of my cats decided that the carpet in my shack/shop was dirty enough to qualify it as a Cat Latrine, I pulled it up and installed a light-colored vinyl tile floor. I actually got the tile for free (left over from a commercial job). This is the BEST improvement that I've ever made! It's added years to my useful life -- years that used to be spent crawling around looking for parts -- improved the lighting, reduced static, etc. Sometimes cats are smarter than humans. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] 40 Meter Transmitter Alignment, Inconsistent Readings
I am trying the 40 Meter Transmitter Alignment procedure. Adjusting the L1 and L2 for a maximum of 2.0 watts did not seem to be a problem. With the VFO set to 7100 and power setting set for 2.0 watts. The initial indication was about 3.0 watts at 1.5 amps. I adjusted the L1 and L2 until I get a reading of 1.9 watts with the power set for 2.0 watts with 1.26 amps indicated. I changed the power setting to 5.0 watts and it indicates 6.9 watts with 1.8 amps. I increased to 10 watts to get a reading of 12 watts with 2.0 amps. Then I decreased the power setting back to 2.0 watts without changing anything except the power setting and press and hold the TUNE button it reads 2.5 watts. Increasing and decreasing the power setting up then down between 2 to 5 Watts I get 1.9 to 2.6 watts with the setting set for 2.0 watts. The power meter on my dummy load pretty much reflects the same power out as indicated on the internal power meter. Am I making a mountain out of a mole hill here or is something wrong. 73 KI4DGH Chuck Gehring ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE:[Elecraft] if it were not for bad luck
I am sorry, I inadvertently deleted your posting. In searching my e-mails I do not believe any one has responded to that post. If you would be so kind as to re-post, I will do what I can to assist. I had a t/r problem while building my K2 and may be able to help. 73 Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] KPA100 anomally
I am in the process of building the KPA100. I have finished the first stage of assembly and am at the Initial Tests on page 20. Everything measures out good except U1 pin 2. I get around 5.2k instead of the 10k that is shown. That is the only check that is out. The rest of the resistance readings are right where they are supposed to be. Any ideas?? Stan Rife W5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 ___ 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: Tilt Bail Installation Question
Hi Folks: At 11:44 AM 1/22/05, Bruce McLaughlin wrote: This had to be one of the most frustrating steps involved in building my K2/100! Even resort to uttering mighty oaths did not appreciably help, although, that did scare the cat out from under the work bench. I finally reported to using a Quickgrip hand vise BUT . . . be VERY CAREFUL if you do that. It is very easy to use too much force and bend the bail to the point where it is too loose and then won't stay up. If you use this method, take it slowly, carefully and with only minimum increments of pressure until the ends of the bail will slip into the feet. I'm not suggesting this is the best way of doing it but after trying various other suggestions, it seemed to work best for me. I guess I should relate the method I used (long ago) to get my tilt bail installed... it still works today, and might make things a bit easy for others... The big problem I think we all seem to have is that the screws are too darn short to allow easy installation... so... USE LONGER ONES... at least until you get things tightened down the first time. Once you have the bail in place and the screws tightened down, start replacing them, one-by-one, with screws of the proper length!!! Even if you have to find a few 'spare' 3/4 4-40 screws, it's worth the small added effort and NOT having to let loose with all the invectives I first found when I was doing my K2... It wasn't until I built my K1 that I realized how easy things became once I used the longer screws at the start. 73, Tom N0SS ___ 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] Heath Kit Speaker for the K2
I thought I might pass this along to fellow K2 owners, that I have used an old Heath Kit HS-1661 speaker with my K2 for 4 years now. I have tried a GE Mobile speaker and several other speakers found at hamfests and a couple of TV speakers and still like the HS-1661 the best. The HS-1661 has plenty of volume (leave the volume control at 9 o'clock position) and sounds good. I recently bought another at a hamfest for $15 to mount in a home brew wooden case and save my original for my HW-101. You can usually find them at hamfests for a good price of $15 to $20. Just thought I'd pass this along. 72, Steve Ray K4JPN ex K1VKW EM82ep Warner Robins GA Elecraft K2 1422 KPA-100 Heath Fan HW-101, HW-8 ___ 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] K1 tuner
Does anyone know the range of the K1 tuner? - assume a non-reactive load. tnx, Steve W0OOW -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.7.0 - Release Date: 01/17/2005 ___ 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] K2 and Hamlib-1.2.3
A question for you guys running Linux and Hamlib with the K2. I am having difficulty with hamlib-1.2.3 and the K2. About all I can do with Hamlib (rigctl) is read the frequency and change the frequency. The mode function does not work. My SI (Serial Interface) and Linux (Mandrake 10.1) function ok. I have verified this with minicom. I am able to communicate with the K2 and, have checked most of the commands. I have posted my problem to the developers group and do not have much to show for it. One fellow said that it worked for him, but provided no details about his firmware revision. I am wondering if Ver. 2.04 of the K2's firmware has been sufficiently modified to prevent correct interaction between it and Hamlib ? Anyone have any thoughts or experience ? Thanks 73 de Tom K5VJZ K2/100 - 4279 ___ 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 Frequency Jumps
David Bixler wrote: Hello folks: My K2 has developed a problem where the frequency seems to jump or skip about .5 kHz when tuning across the bands. For instance, when tuning from 14056.34 to 14056.35, the beat note from CW stations suddenly jumps about 500 Hz. It does it on other bands and frequencies and is repeatable from one day to the next. The digital frequency display looks and acts normal. Any ideas? David Bixler W0CH Seneca, MO David, I had a similar problem recently. I ran CAL PLL and that cured the problem. Good luck. Looking forward to seeing you in Joplin. 72, Sam, KL7V/5 ___ 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 and Hamlib-1.2.3
I have 2.04p and can confirm that I can read the mode, but the filter settings (read and write) don't work. I looked through the Kenwood code that it uses and the KIO2 programmer's reference and I think it might be reasonable to try to #ifdef some of the kenwood code to produce a K2 version but still have the bulk of it maintained as the Kenwood, to keep it up to date with hamlib internal changes. I've made a patch to gMFSK to add a button to QSY so that the currently selected signal is centered at 1000Hz, and wanted to use the filter r/w commands to find the center of the current filter, narrow it successively, etc., but the commands seem not to be implemented. Tom Harson wrote: A question for you guys running Linux and Hamlib with the K2. I am having difficulty with hamlib-1.2.3 and the K2. About all I can do with Hamlib (rigctl) is read the frequency and change the frequency. The mode function does not work. My SI (Serial Interface) and Linux (Mandrake 10.1) function ok. I have verified this with minicom. I am able to communicate with the K2 and, have checked most of the commands. I have posted my problem to the developers group and do not have much to show for it. One fellow said that it worked for him, but provided no details about his firmware revision. I am wondering if Ver. 2.04 of the K2's firmware has been sufficiently modified to prevent correct interaction between it and Hamlib ? Anyone have any thoughts or experience ? Thanks 73 de Tom K5VJZ K2/100 - 4279 ___ 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 and Hamlib-1.2.3
On Sat, 2005-22-01 at 20:40 -0600, Tom Harson wrote: I am wondering if Ver. 2.04 of the K2's firmware has been sufficiently modified to prevent correct interaction between it and Hamlib ? Anyone have any thoughts or experience ? It works for me with 2.04. rigctl -m 221 -r /dev/ttyS1 -s 4800 Rig command: m Mode: CW Passband: 500 Rig command: M USB 2500 Mode: Passband: Rig command: m Mode: USB Passband: 2500 Rig command: M CW 500 Mode: Passband: Rig command: m Mode: CW Passband: 500 -- 73, Brian VE7NGR ___ 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 and Hamlib-1.2.3
On Sat, 2005-22-01 at 19:38 -0800, Leigh L. Klotz, Jr. wrote: I looked through the Kenwood code that it uses and the KIO2 programmer's reference and I think it might be reasonable to try to #ifdef some of the kenwood code to produce a K2 version but still have the bulk of it maintained as the Kenwood, to keep it up to date with hamlib internal changes. Why do you want to make compile-time selections? Hamlib already knows about the K2. All that would need to be done is to add any K2-specific code to kenwood/k2.c, and have k2_caps point to the new code instead of to the generic Kenwood functions. If you want to work on it, submit patches so everyone can benefit. -- 73, Brian VE7NGR ___ 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 RF board part C72 Identity
I'm having trouble locating this part. Manual says it should be labeled 271. I have a small blue cap that is labeled 2.7C. Could this be C72? Thanks for any help. 73/Tim NZ7C ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement
Good Morning to most of you, I just had an enjoyable hour of soldering surface mount devices. I never knew how easy they were to handle. Much less mess than the through hole type of components. Now on to some microcontroller circuits and assembly language programming! The sun gave us some interesting conditions over the last week so this evening's nets may be pretty good. 40 meters has been troubling lately but if you catch the timing just right it works quite well. I know the fox hunters were commenting about it on QRP-L yesterday and the night before. Sunspot 720 left us with an X7 class flare but only a glancing blow. Otherwise the folks in Ontario would probably be out of power right now. The ionosphere is energized and the MUF is up. 10 meters has been open at times but I am not current on the propagation news. The loop antenna is up in a temporary location. 450 feet of 18 gauge wire fed with ~25 feet of ladder line. It hears well on 160 and 80 meters but I have yet to make a contact with it. Simply listening around and seeing how she tunes up. Time will tell how it works on a putative ECN/30 or ECN/80. Please join us : Monday z (Sunday 4pm PST) 14050 kHz Monday 0300z (Sunday 7pm PST) 7045 kHz Visit our web site: http://ecn.visionseer.com/ for net details. Thank you for the web space Dan. No special requirements or exchanges necessary on ECN just check in and see what happens. Thank you for your support, Kevin. KD5ONS -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.7.2 - Release Date: 1/21/2005 ___ 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
[Elecraft] Marote 2.4 released on my NEW website
Hi all! I have been very busy with my new website and related projects. I did manage to put enough features together to make Marote 2.4 ready to go. Linux users can download it here http://www.hamsoftware.org My callsign has changed from AB6CV to K6EEP. You can verify it on qrz.com or the FCC website. I am a CW nut and EEP sounds cool on CW. New version of Marote features more CW contesting features. I also updated the RF power controls. (That makes it sound so simple. It wasn't.) Keep the great ideas coming! 73, Mike K6EEP ___ 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
