RE: [Elecraft] K2 Anomaly
A few years ago that anomaly got a lot discussion along with the one in which the code speed will suddenly pop up on the display. IIRC, the most likely cause was that one of the DAC's that monitor the controls and reports any change was right near a switch point, so very minor variations on voltages or even just tiny changes in the response when it is polled for data will sometimes cause it to report an change in the value by one increment. Of course, the K2 is designed to display the change whenever something like the power or keyer speed is changed, so it pops up on the LCD for a moment. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Hammond Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 8:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Chuck Gehring; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K2 Anomaly >It is not confined to your K2, it does it on mine too - SN 00020 with >all the latest upgrades and most recent firmware. I too cannot find >any way to duplicate it with certainty, and it is not really bothersome >- just surprising when it happens. I guess it is just one of those >'interesting' artifacts of the K2 firmware processing. I've always figgered it was due to my having brushed one of the knobs with my finger as I 'thumbed' the VFO knob around while tuning. 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 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 Anomaly
It is not confined to your K2, it does it on mine too - SN 00020 with all the latest upgrades and most recent firmware. I too cannot find any way to duplicate it with certainty, and it is not really bothersome - just surprising when it happens. I guess it is just one of those 'interesting' artifacts of the K2 firmware processing. I've always figgered it was due to my having brushed one of the knobs with my finger as I 'thumbed' the VFO knob around while tuning. 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
RE: [Elecraft] K2 Anomaly
Chuck, It is not confined to your K2, it does it on mine too - SN 00020 with all the latest upgrades and most recent firmware. I too cannot find any way to duplicate it with certainty, and it is not really bothersome - just surprising when it happens. I guess it is just one of those 'interesting' artifacts of the K2 firmware processing. 73, Don W3FPR > -Original Message- > > I have experienced an anomaly; at least I think it is an anomaly on my K2. > > When I am rotating the VFO knob the frequency display will disappear very > briefly and be replaced by my power output setting, then change > back just a > quickly to the frequency display. > > I have not been able to duplicate it with any degree of > regularity; it just > happens and goes back to normal. The rate of change on the VFO knob does > not seem to determine when this occurs. > > It does not seem to have any effect on performance. Has anyone else > experienced this, can anyone offer an explanation? > > 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] K2 Anomaly
On Nov 28, 2005, at 10:05 PM, Chuck Gehring wrote: When I am rotating the VFO knob the frequency display will disappear very briefly and be replaced by my power output setting, then change back just a quickly to the frequency display. It does not seem to have any effect on performance. Has anyone else experienced this, can anyone offer an explanation? Two things. First, as you are turning the main tuning knob, it is quite possible you bump the power knob in the process. This will cause a power change. Second, as you are turning the main tuning knob, the vibration to the rig may cause the power knob to move slightly, enough to signal a change in the K2 firmware. I have this happen with the power and also the keyer speed, occasionally. 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 Anomaly
This must have been around a long time. I have s/n 12, and have the same thing. I just ignore it. Would be nice to have it cleared up though. 73, Bob N6WG The Little Station with Attitude -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Chuck Gehring Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 7:06 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Anomaly K2 Anomaly I have experienced an anomaly; at least I think it is an anomaly on my K2. When I am rotating the VFO knob the frequency display will disappear very briefly and be replaced by my power output setting, then change back just a quickly to the frequency display. I have not been able to duplicate it with any degree of regularity; it just happens and goes back to normal. The rate of change on the VFO knob does not seem to determine when this occurs. It does not seem to have any effect on performance. Has anyone else experienced this, can anyone offer an explanation? 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 ___ 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 Anomaly
K2 Anomaly I have experienced an anomaly; at least I think it is an anomaly on my K2. When I am rotating the VFO knob the frequency display will disappear very briefly and be replaced by my power output setting, then change back just a quickly to the frequency display. I have not been able to duplicate it with any degree of regularity; it just happens and goes back to normal. The rate of change on the VFO knob does not seem to determine when this occurs. It does not seem to have any effect on performance. Has anyone else experienced this, can anyone offer an explanation? 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] kxpd1
On Mon, 28 Nov 2005, Bob Nielsen wrote: A Brown Brothers paddle isn't really comparable to a Bencher (it's much better IMHO, and feels almost as good as my Begali Simplex). Wow...I have two Brown Brothersthe paddle and the paddle/key combo... Love how they work...and nice to know that they are comparable to the high price spread. 73,Thom-k3hrn www.zerobeat.net Home of QRP Web Ring, Drakelist home page, Free Classified Ads for amateur radio, QRP IRC channel Elecraft Owners Database www.tlchost.net/hosting/ *** Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month ___ 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] kxpd1
A Brown Brothers paddle isn't really comparable to a Bencher (it's much better IMHO, and feels almost as good as my Begali Simplex). I've been concerned about the same thing, but maybe I'll give the KXPD1 a try. At least it is a lot lighter than any of my other keys (except the White Rook, which is more like a toy). 73, Bob N7XY On Nov 28, 2005, at 6:09 PM, Chuck Guenther wrote: Hi, Tom My KX1 is brand new. I didn't know if I'd like the KXPD1 either, but I decided to give it a try. My usual paddle is an old Brown Bros. iambic-- comparable to the Bencher. I use single lever techniques (never quite got the hang of the "squeeze" techniques). As I was assembling the KXPD1, I thought I was going to hate it. It gives nothing back in terms of touch. Yet, when put it on the air, I can send very well with it using the iambic mode B setting. That's the proof for me. I'm happy with it! ___ 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] kxpd1
Tom, I've been working hamfests around here, showing off my K2 and having lots of fun. I asked the guys at Elecraft to find me someone with a KX1 to help me out as I was getting a lot of questions about it. Wayne talked me into getting one myself, and when I ordered it, I said I wasn't going to get that crazy paddle as I liked my own homebrew paddles better. He threw it in anyway, and warned me that "It would grow on me". I built it, I tried it, and I found that for some strange reason I like it. It has a feel that's totally different than any other paddles I've ever used, but it took all of 30 seconds to get used to it. The last hamfest I attended was the first one I took the KX1 to. It was well received by everyone, and everyone that handled it was amazed at how easy the "Funny Looking Paddle" was to operate with. All I have to say about the KXPD1 is "Try it, you'll like it." 72/73 Jim - W0EB > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tom > Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 7:12 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] kxpd1 > > > hello to all, a general question.. considering the kx1 with > the kxpd1. Not sure if the paddles will be to my liking. I am > a long time Bencher paddle fan. If anyone can give me any > thoughts on what I might expect by comparision?thanks > for reading and responding 73 > ___ > 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] kxpd1
Tom, I am strictly a 'single lever paddle' person - in fact I have trouble with most dual lever paddles --- but the KXPD1 is quite easy for me to use. I really don't know why, but it just feels 'natural' to me. I don't own one myself, but have built several for others and found it to be a pleasant paddle to operate. I may buy one of my own even though I likely will not own a KX1 - I will have to create something to mount it on. 73, Don W3FPR > -Original Message- > > hello to all, a general question.. considering the kx1 with the > kxpd1. Not sure if the paddles will be to my liking. I am a long > time Bencher paddle fan. If anyone can give me any thoughts on > what I might expect by comparision?thanks for reading and > responding 73 ___ 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] kxpd1
I find the KXPD1 to be just fine. For a lot of rag chewing, I prefer my Benchers, but that really isn't what goes on (for me at least) with the KX1. I tend to make QRP QSO's, maybe 3 or 4 exchanges, or do some QRP contesting like the Spartan or FOBB. The KXPD1 doesn't offer much tactile feedback, but it is sure convenient and a lot lighter than the Bencher. I find I can get some adjustment in the feel by sliding the boots in and out a little. YMMV, Fred K6DGW Auburn CA CM98lw tom wrote: hello to all, a general question.. considering the kx1 with the > kxpd1. Not sure if the paddles will be to my liking. I am a long > time Bencher paddle fan. If anyone can give me any thoughts on > what I might expect by comparision? thanks for reading and responding 73 ___ 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] kxpd1
Hi, Tom My KX1 is brand new. I didn't know if I'd like the KXPD1 either, but I decided to give it a try. My usual paddle is an old Brown Bros. iambic-- comparable to the Bencher. I use single lever techniques (never quite got the hang of the "squeeze" techniques). As I was assembling the KXPD1, I thought I was going to hate it. It gives nothing back in terms of touch. Yet, when put it on the air, I can send very well with it using the iambic mode B setting. That's the proof for me. I'm happy with it! 73, Chuck NI0C KX1 s/n 1287 ___ 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] kxpd1
hello to all, a general question.. considering the kx1 with the kxpd1. Not sure if the paddles will be to my liking. I am a long time Bencher paddle fan. If anyone can give me any thoughts on what I might expect by comparision? thanks for reading and responding 73 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] FS K2-100
Alas, I must part with my 100 watt K2. It is fully loaded. Serial #3694 Fully assembled and working to spec. Installed options: KPA100 KSB2 K160RX KAT100-1 KNB2 KDSP2 KAF2 MD2 microphone In like new condition. Non smoker I would like to sell it to someone on the reflector rather than on eBay or my local ham store. 1500.00 ups blue to lower 48. Will ship internationally. Email questions k4aha@@fuse-dot-net Steve K4aha ___ 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 Headphone Jack Problem
Hi all, My newest K2 (#4865) has developed a problem. The headphone jack, J2 on the RF board, does not mute the speaker when a headphone is plugged in. I can poke around into J2 from the front panel with a plastic alignment tool and sometimes be able to make a temporary fix, but this is unsatisfactory. I looked through the Elecraft website this afternoon, thinking I had read something about this sometime ago, but was not able to find any references to it. I suspect that J2 is defective but thought I'd ask this august body for advice before tinkering with it. I don't believe any of the innards of the jack are open for inspection anyway. I get the posts in daily digest form, so if you have a suggestion, you could post either to the reflector or to me direct. 73 Todd N9NE ___ 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] Jumping K2------> No longer jumping
Thanks to all who responded to my former problem, which was that my K2 would shut down and bark raucusly when power was set to 12 w, or higher; while at the same time reverting to a formerly used frequency. I switched to a higher capacity power supply, and have not been able to duplicate the problem. I trust the problem is resolved. The weaker power supply must have been shutting down momentarily upon overload, although I could not detect it through metering. So, all is well at the moment. The little rig did fine during the CQ WW test, to my great satisfaction. And now, special thanks to my good friend Roy, W4WFB, who suggested the power supply was the culprit. I have dubbed him my Elecraft Wizard. He is one of Elecraft's biggest boosters, and it was because of his love for K2s that I bought #4758 in the first place. It is amazing how much help is available on the reflector, and how quickly it comes. Thanks again, everyone. 73, George, n4ym ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K2 AUX I/O connector
Paul and all, Yes, you can fry some circuits in the K2 and KPA100 by connecting a PC serial port to the K2 with a commonly available 9 pin cable - the connectors fit, but it is wrong, and it is not a K2 unique problem. We should all take the KIO2 and KPA100 'AUX I/O' designations that the K2 uses for that DE-9 connector seriously and explicitly - THIS IS NOT AN RS-232 CONNECTOR - (and neither does it state that it is an RS-232 or a serial connector). The fact that it just happens to be a connector that is commonly used in the PC world as a connector for RS-232 serial port connector does not make it one, and furthermore that does not say that any and all similarly looking connectors are for the same use. As an example, I work regularly with a sound mixer board that has DB-25 connectors on the rear panel, but never would I make any assumption that they are RS-232 connectors - especially when they are marked something to the contrary. To throw another fact into the pot and stir it a bit: the DB-25 connector on many PC type computers is a printer port, even though that specific connector is defined as an RS-232 connector, and similarly, all RCA jacks are not for audio signals! One should never assume that a particular type connector contains any particular configuration of wires - that is machine specific information and the machine manual must be consulted before reaching any conclusion about the use of a particular connector. As a side note, RS-232 is a signalling protocol, and yes the oficial standard does define some connectors (DB-25 and RJ-45), but the DE-9 connector is NOT defined in the RS-232 standard. The K2 AUX I/O connectors use 3 pins that are RS-232 compatible, but even that does not make it an RS-232 connector - one must check the machine documentation to determine the pinout and directional usage of the connectors before cabling to them unless you are following the machine manufacturer's specific instructions or using the manufacturer's supplied cables. Just as with multi-pin power connectors and microphone connectors, one should know that the plug (or jack) and cable are compatible before connecting them (that should be true for all cases, not just for the K2). The KPA100 and KIO2 manuals give explicit instruction on the proper cable configuration and provide suitable warnings about avoiding the use of a 'standard' (really means common) computer serial cable. Apologies about the rant, but if it saves just one K2, it was worth it. 73, Don W3FPR > -Original Message- > > I've heard you could fry the K2 RS232 board by using the wrong serial > cable - which I think is a design flaw as these cables (null modem vs > straight through) are not marked differently so it's easy to make a > mistake. > > Should I open the cable I'm going to use up and make sure only three > pins are connected? > thanks and 73, > Paul > ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
FW: [Elecraft] K2 with MacOS Classic
Question one: The Rig Control and Info data streams are documented in the KIO2 Programmers Guide (http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KIO2%20Pgmrs%20Ref%20rev%20E.pdf). Example: DTE: Tx data says: fb0001406; (please set VFO B to 14,060 Kcps). DTE: Tx data says: fb;(To what frequency is VFO B set?) DCE: Rx data says: FB0001406; (VFO B is set to 14,060 Kcps). DTE: Tx data says: KYcq*cq*cq*de*wg4s*wg4s*wg4s*k; (D-oh! - BUT - the last WG4S and K will not be sent - short buffer) 1 2 123456789012345678901234 DCE: Rx data says: KY0; (Buffer not full) DTE: Tx data says: KY4s*k; (send the rest of the message). Anyhow, download the pdf, hook up a dumb-terminal (local echo and local linefeed) and play with your radio to get the hang of the protocol. Most of the fun will be in handshaking, as some commands are very fast and some aren't (usually involving relays or the ATU). Question two: If you build the KIO2, you also build the cable, and it's OK. If you use a different cable, you must assure by some other means that the pins used for AUXBUX, ALC, etc., are not passed through to the DTE (computer). The choice of a DB9 may have been inopportune, and some users have keyed their jacks only to take proper plugs (slot the shell or break off/stuff a pin). Yes, it's easy to make a mistake, but I wouldn't call it a design flaw. If you plug your K2 DC-In to the 120VAC wall, something might fry too. DB25 is often a modem, but probably more often a Centronics printer. IDE cables will go in with pin 1 towards the Power receptacle as easily as away from it. If you put your finger in the spark plug wire from your car while it's running, it hurts (your finger - not the car). The KIO2 pins are chosen as the signals needed in "outside" boxes - KAT100, KPA100, KRCn - NOT as RS-232 defined signals. Question three: YES! Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 >> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 3:05 PM If the RS-232 is only using GND and TX/RX (cw switching), how does it get rig control info from software like DXLab and HamRadioDeluxe? I've heard you could fry the K2 RS232 board by using the wrong serial cable - which I think is a design flaw as these cables (null modem vs straight through) are not marked differently so it's easy to make a mistake. Should I open the cable I'm going to use up and make sure only three pins are connected? thanks and 73, Paul >DO NOT CONNECT RS-232 to your KIO2 without opening all unused (by RS-232) >pins. ONly Sig Ground, TX and RX go from computer to K2. All other lines on >the KIO2 are not RS-232 and can't tolerate the +- 15V the computer will >supply. ___ 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 with MacOS Classic
If the RS-232 is only using GND and TX/RX (cw switching), how does it get rig control info from software like DXLab and HamRadioDeluxe? I've heard you could fry the K2 RS232 board by using the wrong serial cable - which I think is a design flaw as these cables (null modem vs straight through) are not marked differently so it's easy to make a mistake. Should I open the cable I'm going to use up and make sure only three pins are connected? thanks and 73, Paul DO NOT CONNECT RS-232 to your KIO2 without opening all unused (by RS-232) pins. ONly Sig Ground, TX and RX go from computer to K2. All other lines on the KIO2 are not RS-232 and can't tolerate the +- 15V the computer will supply. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KX-1 sudden decrease in power
When I was getting ready to check into Elecraft CW Net last night I hit the buttons to let the ATU do a quick check of the antenna and was stunned to see that the output power was only half a watt, even with the external 12V gel cell. Other observations: - on my most recent trip I was getting 3 - 4 W - problem exists on all three bands - external meter agrees - I unplugged the ATU and installed the jumper - problem remains. - battery voltage 12.8 per KX-1's display - I exercised R4 to be sure it hadn't gone flaky on me. Output power varied smoothly, but still only .5W at max. - I've done voltage checks on Q1, Q4, Q5 and Q6 as called for in the troubleshooting section of the manual, and all seem OK. - Receive seems fine on all three bands Anyone had similiar problem? Solution? Any ideas? 73 Ray K2HYD KX-1 #608 ___ 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] QRP-ARCI TOP BAND SPRINT ANNOUNCEMENT
Hello Everybody. December is fast approaching, so it must be time to break out the big antennas and take a shot at the TOP BAND SPRINT. 2006 ARCI Top Band Sprint Date/Time: Z to 0600Z on 1 December 2005 Mode: SSB, CW or mixed modes. Work stations once regardless of mode. Exchange: Members send: RS(T), State/Province/Country, ARCI member number Non-Members send: RS(T), State/Province/Country, Power Out QSO Points: Member = 5 points Non-Member, Different Continent = 4 points Non-Member, Same Continent = 2 points Multiplier: SPC (State/Province/Country) total for all bands. The same station may be worked on multiple bands for QSO points and SPC credit. Power Multiplier: Use the smaller multiplier if operating mixed mode. For SSB QSOs: >10 Watts = x1 >2 - 10 Watts = x7 >500mW - 2 Watts = x10 >100mW - 500mW = x15 100mW or less = x20 For CW QSOs: >5 Watts = x1 >1 - 5 Watts = x7 >250 mW - 1 Watt = x10 >55 mW - 250 mW = x15 55mW or less = x20 Suggested Frequencies: CW: around 1810 kHz SSB: around 1910 kHz *Please remember that 1830 to 1835 kHz should be used for intercontinental QSO's only BONUS POINTS: None available for this contest. Score: Final Score = Points (total for all bands) x SPCs (total for all bands) x Power Multiplier Categories: Entry may be SSB, CW or Mixed Mode How to Participate: Get on top band and hang out near the QRP frequencies listed above. Work as many stations calling CQ QRP or CQ TEST as possible, or call CQ QRP or CQ TEST yourself! You can work a station for credit once on each band. Email Log Submission: Submit Logs in plain text format along with a summary stating your Callsign, Entry Category, Actual Power and Station Description along with score calculation to [EMAIL PROTECTED] on or before 1 January 2006. Snail mail Log Submission: Submit Logs along with a summary stating your Callsign, Entry Category, Actual Power and Station Description along with score calculation to: ARCI Top Band Sprint c/o Jeff Hetherington, VA3JFF 139 Elizabeth St. W. Welland, Ontario Canada L3C 4M3 Entries must be postmarked on or before 1 January 2006. Results: Will be published in QRP Quarterly and shown on the QRP-ARCI website. Certificates: Will be awarded to the top scoring entrant in each category. Certificates may be awarded for 2nd and 3rd place if entries are sufficient in a category. Good Luck! Jeff - VA3JFF = L. Jeffrey Hetherington - VA3JFF QRP-ARCI (sm) Contest Manager QRP-ARCI (sm) #9223 / K2 #3375 / KX1 #631 __ Find your next car at http://autos.yahoo.ca ___ 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] Mozart 40
Thankyou for the accolades everyone. An earlier version for the Soundblaster Live reached number six on the classical list of the old defunct mp3 site, and with over 5000 downloads, not even one person wrote to me. Radio amateurs, and maybe especially Elecrafters, are friendly and communicative. Thanks again, Ian, G4ICV, AB2GR, K2 #4962 -- ___ 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 vs IC-7000 for satellite use.
Being very pedantic, it does have two VFOs (A and B) but does not have two receivers. But for me the show stopper with the K2 for satellite use is the inability to change the transmit frequency via computer control while transmitting. In the short term the IC-7000 is more what I want as I have the K1 / KX-1 / IC-703 anyway. I am sure K2 will make its way here early next year though. Simon Brown --- www.hb9drv.ch www.laax.ch - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I can confirm that the new Icom IC-7000 does not have dual VFO's. ___ 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
[NJQRP] Stew Perry 160 meter contest soon - note the qrp rules
http://jzap.com/k7rat/stew.rules.txt QRP QSOs are four times more valuable! BCNU DE N2LO~> ___ njqrp mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.applegate.org/mailman/listinfo/njqrp
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for November 28th, 2005
As the CQWW rolled to a halt (OK, suddenly crashed at Z), the band became very quiet, as in no signals between 14000 and 14070. Never heard a peep from anyone on 14050. Checked tower ... still vertical ... checked SWR -- normal, checked rotator and it was at 350. SFI was in the 80's, A=2, K=1. Called a couple of times, no reply. Don't know what to say. 73, Fred K6DGW Auburn CA CM98lw Kevin Rock wrote: Good Evening, The clouds rolled in thick and cold this afternoon. The fire was warming the house but it felt damp. The shack was about 50 degrees when I started the first net. I may have to try gloves next week but that will not improve my sending one bit! May just have to seal off this room and add candles. After the CQ CW contest finished I called the net on 20 meters. Rick, KL7CW, was not very strong but we exchanged reports. There was no one else to be had after him. I knew my antenna was still up but I think the heavy fog may have been effecting the propagation. I know the SWR was changing which is a sign of a damp antenna. The fog off the ocean is always pretty thick, today especially so, since we have an inch of snow left from yesterday. A few days ago it was sunny and dry but Oregon is known for changeable weather ;) On to the lists. On 14050 kHz at 2400z: KL7CW - Rick - AK - KX1 - 798 On 7045 kHz at 0257z: N0SS - Tom - MO - K2 - 008 Thanks Tom. WA5ZNU - Leigh - CA - K2 - 3121 K1EV - Bill - CT - K2 - 2152 WA7BOC - Roger - WA - K2 - 755 N6JW - John - CA - K2 - 3290 Thank you folks for coming out on such a mucky evening. I'd get back to somewhere warm and drink some hot chocolate if I were you :) I am going to arrange for more heat next week. A drafty house is not conducive to happy fingers! Typing and sending become more difficult. I need all the help I can get ;) Until next week stay warm and stay well, 73, Kevin. KD5ONS (Net Control Operator 5th Class) ___ 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 vs IC-7000 for satellite use.
I can confirm that the new Icom IC-7000 does not have dual VFO's. 73, Kenny, KU7M > Simon- > > I don't believe that either the K2 or the Icom IC-7000 are suitable for > satellite use. For optimum performance and minumum frustration, you really > need full-duplex, cross band capability. You must be able to transmit on > one > band, while simultaneously receiving on another band. I don't think the > IC-7000 supports this mode. Be sure before you decide. > > (I use an ICOM IC-970 for this. Could be portable, if I put wheels on > it...) > > GL de Bruce N1RX > > Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 09:33:39 +0100 > From: "Simon Brown (HB9DRV)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: K2 Twins software?Linux? > To: > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > [Bit of a ramble] > > I am currently wondering exactly what to do on the K2 front - I may buy > the > IC-7000 because it has 2m and 70cms and can be taken out portable (with a > decent battery), also some of my portable locations have 220 volts > available > > and there are some very small switch-mode power supplies available. The > IC-7000 would solve quite a few problems in one easy-to-shift package - > want > > to get out on 2m, 70cms as well as HF. > > Not being able to adjust the K2 TX frequency via CAT control makes the K2 > + > transverter option unrealistic for satellite use, this would have been my > main use for the K2. The IC-7000 can be adjusted while in transmit. > > The IC-7000 downside is RX current drain (1.2A), but solar cells can > compensate for this. Cost-wise it's much cheaper than the K2 + options + > transverters, but obviously the K2 is a different beast. And I have the > KX-1 > > / K1 / T1 combination anyway. > > On the satellite side I am really waiting for the P3E satellite and may > stick to the 1.3 / 2.4 (and higher) GHz side of things anyway as I'm sure > the 2m / 70cms transponder will be pretty full. > > What I think will happen is that I'll become familiar with the K1 first, > then try a side-by-side comparison with the K2 while out portable. I see > the > > K2 purchase being put back a year or maybe two - we'll just have to see. > > Maybe a visit to FDIM in 2006 is needed to help make the decision - if > finances and US passport requirements permit. > > Simon Brown > --- > www.hb9drv.ch www.laax.ch > > > ___ > 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] WA3WSJ: Roll Your Own SMD Holder!
Hello all, For all who would like to build your own SMD Holder, check out KI4DGH's Article on constructing one! http://www.wa3wsj.com/K6XXcwInd.html Just click on the above link, then click on "Build a SMD Holder." Use your back button to return to the WA3WSJ site. Happy Building! Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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: K2 vs IC-7000 for satellite use.
I have the IC-7800 which I would use with the Elecraft transverters were I to need duplex :-) My plan is to use the IC-78000 for rx on satellites anyway. Simon Brown --- www.hb9drv.ch www.laax.ch - Original Message - From: "Bruce Beford" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Simon- I don't believe that either the K2 or the Icom IC-7000 are suitable for satellite use. For optimum performance and minumum frustration, you really need full-duplex, cross band capability. You must be able to transmit on one band, while simultaneously receiving on another band. I don't think the IC-7000 supports this mode. Be sure before you decide. ___ 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 vs IC-7000 for satellite use.
Simon- I don't believe that either the K2 or the Icom IC-7000 are suitable for satellite use. For optimum performance and minumum frustration, you really need full-duplex, cross band capability. You must be able to transmit on one band, while simultaneously receiving on another band. I don't think the IC-7000 supports this mode. Be sure before you decide. (I use an ICOM IC-970 for this. Could be portable, if I put wheels on it...) GL de Bruce N1RX Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 09:33:39 +0100 From: "Simon Brown (HB9DRV)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: K2 Twins software?Linux? To: Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original [Bit of a ramble] I am currently wondering exactly what to do on the K2 front - I may buy the IC-7000 because it has 2m and 70cms and can be taken out portable (with a decent battery), also some of my portable locations have 220 volts available and there are some very small switch-mode power supplies available. The IC-7000 would solve quite a few problems in one easy-to-shift package - want to get out on 2m, 70cms as well as HF. Not being able to adjust the K2 TX frequency via CAT control makes the K2 + transverter option unrealistic for satellite use, this would have been my main use for the K2. The IC-7000 can be adjusted while in transmit. The IC-7000 downside is RX current drain (1.2A), but solar cells can compensate for this. Cost-wise it's much cheaper than the K2 + options + transverters, but obviously the K2 is a different beast. And I have the KX-1 / K1 / T1 combination anyway. On the satellite side I am really waiting for the P3E satellite and may stick to the 1.3 / 2.4 (and higher) GHz side of things anyway as I'm sure the 2m / 70cms transponder will be pretty full. What I think will happen is that I'll become familiar with the K1 first, then try a side-by-side comparison with the K2 while out portable. I see the K2 purchase being put back a year or maybe two - we'll just have to see. Maybe a visit to FDIM in 2006 is needed to help make the decision - if finances and US passport requirements permit. Simon Brown --- www.hb9drv.ch www.laax.ch ___ 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] Elecraft CW Net Announcement-musicians
I play traditional contradance music on the fiddle...jigs, reels, hornpipes, waltzes, strathspeys, schottisches, polkas, hambopolskas, and the like... LL/K3ESE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K2 Twins software?Linux?
[Bit of a ramble] I am currently wondering exactly what to do on the K2 front - I may buy the IC-7000 because it has 2m and 70cms and can be taken out portable (with a decent battery), also some of my portable locations have 220 volts available and there are some very small switch-mode power supplies available. The IC-7000 would solve quite a few problems in one easy-to-shift package - want to get out on 2m, 70cms as well as HF. Not being able to adjust the K2 TX frequency via CAT control makes the K2 + transverter option unrealistic for satellite use, this would have been my main use for the K2. The IC-7000 can be adjusted while in transmit. The IC-7000 downside is RX current drain (1.2A), but solar cells can compensate for this. Cost-wise it's much cheaper than the K2 + options + transverters, but obviously the K2 is a different beast. And I have the KX-1 / K1 / T1 combination anyway. On the satellite side I am really waiting for the P3E satellite and may stick to the 1.3 / 2.4 (and higher) GHz side of things anyway as I'm sure the 2m / 70cms transponder will be pretty full. What I think will happen is that I'll become familiar with the K1 first, then try a side-by-side comparison with the K2 while out portable. I see the K2 purchase being put back a year or maybe two - we'll just have to see. Maybe a visit to FDIM in 2006 is needed to help make the decision - if finances and US passport requirements permit. Simon Brown --- www.hb9drv.ch www.laax.ch - Original Message - From: "Alexandru Csete" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks, I will. I just don't have a K2 yet. I am only at the stage where Simon was few weeks/months ago. The difference is that I can resist (yeah right...) ___ 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 Thoughts
Hi, Bought K1 kit with backlight option. When reading what follows remember that I'm getting older (aren't we all)... [1] After checking that the U1 fits snugly into the socket the next instruction is to remove it. IMHO it may be safer not to do this - just one less thing to get wrong, but not a big problem. [2] After assembling the front panel I have both a 100k and 220 ohm resister left over. I've check many times. Maybe these are R17 and R18 which aren't in the list or the circuit diagram. I will not get any more K1 assembly work done this week I think - got to manage the computer systems for a big cards tournament this coming week / weekend. FWIW got the Buddipole working very well with my IC-703 but used different tuning values to those in the Buddipole documentation. Should be out Saturday / Sunday with IC-703 and Buddipole, still got to tune the KX-1 properly. Simon Brown --- www.hb9drv.ch www.laax.ch ___ 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
