[Elecraft] XV-50 and Callsign software
I've recently been talking to Mike, WA1EYP at Callsign software about including support for the XV-50 transverter in the K2 Ham Station Extreme control software www.callsignsoftware.com His reply is copied (with permission) below and basically says that he would be quite happy to include the XV-50 (and no doubt others in the range) if I could let him know of any special commands required other than just including the new frequency range in the band database. As I'm not a programmer I don't really know what's required so thought it would be a good idea to post on the list to see if the experts here can offer advise and suggestions. Mike can be contacted direct at mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 73 Trevor G0KTN Original message: With our K2 software we anticipated new bands with a band database. We permit the construction of custom bands as long as the radio physically supports that band. The user enters frequency range, band label (i.e. 20 m) , and scale color. Custom bands are like normal bands but are setup by the user. I have not been able to get programming info on the xverters. However if they do not require any special commands in the software other than going to their frequency range then they can easily be added. So if you can confirm to us whether there are any special commands that we must use to use the transverter we would appreciate it. If there are no special commands required, on our next release we can simply add the 6 meter band to our band database as we did with the 5MHz band. Our current release does not have the 6 meter band in the band database. Band functions are blocked on frequencies outside of the band database. Thanks Mike WA1EYP ___ 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 and KAT100 in EC2 Enclosure : What do I need ?
Hello, I have what looks like an easy question but I can't find the answer. I'm the happy owner of K2/100 5346 that works great (except a low power problem on 17 m with only 9w and 10m with 9w). I would like to put to KPA100 in a EC2 enclosure together with the KAT100 witch is my next project. If my understanding is good I need to order the KAT100-2 and the KIO2 so that booth units can talk together. What I'm am not shure about is if I need to also buy a EC2 enclosure. I have the TOP with the KPA100, the bottom with the KAT100-2 so all I seem to need and the two side panels. Do they come with the KAT100-2 or do I have to order them ? This picture only show the front and back panel so I'm not that shurehttp://www.elecraft.com/kat100/kat100-2_panels_small.jpg Hope everyone can understand what I mean ! Thanks a lot ! Martin DD4UKP / F4UKP ___ 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] WTB:Elecraft K2 (K1)
Dears, I am highly looking for an Elecraft K2 or K1 tcvr in beautiful condition. An options as band modules(K1), K160RX, KAT2, KAF2 or others nor later s/n are plus. Let me know please if anynody can help me please. Reasonable price for 100% functional and no scratched and dents radio accepted. Funds are ready for immediate transfer thru PayPal. I am looking for anything for year so I do not believe for anything available... Thank you Petr, OK1RP. Petr Ouředník 00420608230010 (private) [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.qsl.net/ok1rp ___ 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] CAL FIL Spectrogram?
I can't find any search references to Spectrogram or how to download it on Elecraft mail BB? I guess $50 is a bit much for this retiree to invest for a sound program .. Looks like all knowledge on BB of Spectrogram, has been sanitized? I thought there was a freeware version? Thanks, Fred N3CSY K2 # 5422 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.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] Coaxial switch and two rigs
Hi Elecrafters.. maybe that question has already been posted, but I ask it again. I plan to use an IC-706 MKIIG for SSB/VHF operations and a K2 for CW only. I have a Daiwa CS-201 coax switch. The ''output'' of the switch will go to an ATU (LDG AT-100Pro), and the inputs to each of the rig. That switch shorts the unused output connector. If by distraction I use the K2 when the switch is at '706' position's, maybe I risk to damage the finals of the K2 (and same problem at inverse for the 706). My question: Is the ''switch'' approach a relatively safe solution, or is is better to manually change the setup via coax permutation? 73, de Pierre VE2PID KX1 # 442 K2/100 # 5170 ___ 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] CAL FIL Spectrogram?
Hi Fred and all, I found using MixW for setting up my CW, SSB, RTTY filters much easier, using the waterfall. Its $50, but the free trial version should work fine. If you do the digital modes you will probably end up up using MixW anyway. I have a lot of the CAT commands entered as Macros in MixW. I don't even have to be near my K2 anymore, when operating digital. Steve, W2MY -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.5.1/328 - Release Date: 5/1/2006 ___ 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] CAL FIL Spectrogram?
Go to Tom Hammond's web site, www.n0ss.net, scroll almost to the bottom, and you will find a place to download the last shareware release of Spectrogram. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Fred (FL) Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 8:42 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] CAL FIL Spectrogram? I can't find any search references to Spectrogram or how to download it on Elecraft mail BB? I guess $50 is a bit much for this retiree to invest for a sound program .. Looks like all knowledge on BB of Spectrogram, has been sanitized? I thought there was a freeware version? Thanks, Fred N3CSY K2 # 5422 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.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 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] CAL FIL Spectrogram?
On Thu, 4 May 2006 05:42:17 -0700 (PDT) Fred (FL) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't find any search references to Spectrogram or how to download it on Elecraft mail BB? I guess $50 is a bit much for this retiree to invest for a sound program .. Looks like all knowledge on BB of Spectrogram, has been sanitized? I thought there was a freeware version? Thanks, Fred N3CSY K2 # 5422 I didn't use Spectrogram for that reason. What I did use was one of the data mode programs which has a waterfall and a spectrum display. I used MixW - which is my main datamode program - and in its spectrum display mode which did the job very well. MixW you can download and use free for 15 days or so, quite long enough for CAL FIL work. 73 Bob 2M0KDZ ___ 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] CAL FIL Spectrogram?
Free version on Tom's web site: http://www.n0ss.net/index.html#Spectrogram 73 -- Don N4HH - Original Message - From: Bob Towers [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Fred (FL) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft mail reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 9:23 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CAL FIL Spectrogram? On Thu, 4 May 2006 05:42:17 -0700 (PDT) Fred (FL) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't find any search references to Spectrogram or how to download it on Elecraft mail BB? I guess $50 is a bit much for this retiree to invest for a sound program .. Looks like all knowledge on BB of Spectrogram, has been sanitized? I thought there was a freeware version? Thanks, Fred N3CSY K2 # 5422 I didn't use Spectrogram for that reason. What I did use was one of the data mode programs which has a waterfall and a spectrum display. I used MixW - which is my main datamode program - and in its spectrum display mode which did the job very well. MixW you can download and use free for 15 days or so, quite long enough for CAL FIL work. 73 Bob 2M0KDZ ___ 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 Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.3/331 - Release Date: 5/3/2006 ___ 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] CAL FIL Spectrogram?
Fred, I ended up using the waterfall and the 7000KHz birdie. I found it easier to see where the birdie signal lay in the filter passbands. Digipan (http://www.digipan.net/) is free and has a decent waterfall display. 73 Bob 2M0KDZ ___ 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
Manual Alignment (RE: [Elecraft] CAL FIL Spectrogram?)
Or, do the alignment by ear! Yes, by ear. Your ear is a workable spectrum analyzer you know, even though it isn't calibrated. Knowing what I do now, here's what I'd do if doing it by ear. 1. Select the narrowest filter you have. Adjust the BFO setting so that filter is a centered around a 600 Hz carrier as you can get it. Use an on-air carrier or better yet a signal generator for the source. 2. While listening to atmospheric noise, Adjust each wider filter so it has the same perceived tone center as the narrow filter. Check it to see if a carrier is centered (I use RIT for this). Then, over time, you can make subtle refinements to the filter settings as your ears become more accustomed to the sound and your errors become more apparent. I don't believe you'll get top-notch results from this method but the reality is the filters only need to be aligned well enough to work. As long as the signal is in the passband, you'll be able to have QSOs. In fact, I tweaked my SSB settings by ear AFTER I did the Spectrogram thing. The significant passband ripple affected the overall sound so I needed to shift things a bit to get a balanced sound. - Keith KD1E - - K2 5411 - -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Fred (FL) Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 8:42 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] CAL FIL Spectrogram? I can't find any search references to Spectrogram or how to download it on Elecraft mail BB? I guess $50 is a bit much for this retiree to invest for a sound program .. Looks like all knowledge on BB of Spectrogram, has been sanitized? I thought there was a freeware version? Thanks, Fred N3CSY K2 # 5422 ___ 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] CAL FIL Spectrogram?
Fred, N3CSY asked: I can't find any search references to Spectrogram or how to download it on Elecraft mail BB? I guess $50 is a bit much for this retiree to invest for a sound program .. Looks like all knowledge on BB of Spectrogram, has been sanitized? I thought there was a freeware version? --- It's been shareware, not freeware. The earlier versions were no crippled in any way, but did ask you to consider paying for it if you were going to make regular us of it. Later versions started including a timer that shut it off after a few minutes unless you paid for it. A dedicated regular here, Tom Hammond, N0SS, has the last shareware version that is not crippled by the timer on his web site at: http://www.n0ss.net/ It's near the bottom of the long page, complete with instructions on how to use it to align the K2. Ron AC7AC ___ 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 Part II Alignment Probs
I'm struggling with the Part II alignment of my new K2 (s/n 5430) and looking for suggestions. BFO Test -- The BFO high freq is a little low, but the overall range is acceptable. This is probably due to the fact that I don't have a way to set C22 for 4.000MHz. CAL FIL -- when I use the numbers from page 89 of the manual and then listen to the 7040 signal from an XG2 I am clearly listening on the 'wrong sideband'. When I use the values I received from Gary I can hear the carrier on 'both sidebands'. IF Alignment -- the S/N gets better and better as I screw in the L34 slug. It bottoms out before I reach a peak. Question: Are all these problems related? I could make an unknown change to C22 in an attempt to get the displayed value to look correct -- but does that really make any difference? I could use spectrogram to adjust the filters, but my original thought was to simply use the supplied values until this rig is completely built up and then go back an do the fine tuning. If the CAL FIL and the IF issue are not related I could change the value of C182 to 150pf and try again on the IF alignment. My next step will be to once again check all values of components in the crystal filter, if amp and product detector and the soldering but I really don't think anything will have changed from my check last night. Ideas? Suggestions? Are these issues related? Mark AD5SS ___ 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 Part II Alignment Probs
Like you, I used the settings from the manual for CAL FIL and they worked OK. Several weeks after completing the rig I went back and optimized them with Spectrogram. I used a 2nd rig to adjust C22 to get the osc. to 4 MHz. Just for fun, go back and give C22 a tweak and see if the symptoms change. You have nothing to lose as you can always just put it back in it's centered position. - Keith - -Original Message- Mark Bayern CAL FIL -- when I use the numbers from page 89 of the manual and then listen to the 7040 signal from an XG2 I am clearly listening on the 'wrong sideband'. When I use the values I received from Gary I can hear the carrier on 'both sidebands'. ___ 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] NORCAL 20
for sale includes: built-in RF gain adjust freq annunciation in morse (spot button) san louis machine enclosure RIT 10 turn pot built-in keyer with memories (PK-3) volume control additional jack for straight key manual (both radio and PK-3) all you need are batts, paddles and antenna! $130 I need to raise monies for more elecraft products! I got infected by the K bug. (heh heh) Please reply direct, thank you Ron, wb1hga ___ 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] KPA100 and KAT100 in EC2 Enclosure : What do I need ?
Martin DD4UKP schrieb: Hello, I have what looks like an easy question but I can't find the answer. I'm the happy owner of K2/100 5346 that works great (except a low power problem on 17 m with only 9w and 10m with 9w). I would like to put to KPA100 in a EC2 enclosure together with the KAT100 witch is my next project. If my understanding is good I need to order the KAT100-2 and the KIO2 so that booth units can talk together. What I'm am not shure about is if I need to also buy a EC2 enclosure. I have the TOP with the KPA100, the bottom with the KAT100-2 so all I seem to need and the two side panels. Do they come with the KAT100-2 or do I have to order them ? Hi Martin! First: Depending on your mechanical/electrical skills, you dont need either the KIO2 nor an EC2. - Yes, all what you would need from an extra EC2 would be the two side panels, the tilt standup, the feet. AND the 2D-fasteners! -Stingy as I am, I ordered my KAT100-2 without an EC2 and build it myself from 1.5mm aluminium from my local supplier, the fasteners were made from an 6x6mm u-shaped brass profile and the paint was mixed at 'Bauhaus' - 1/4 gallon, enough to paint homemade EC2s for the rest of my life;-). But, if i would have thought before about the time needed - i *would* have ordered the EC2!! KIO2: Well, if you could manage to get the needed signals from the controlboard to your external amp/tuner, no KIO would be needed. But you should look for an shielded calble if you won't risk to get spurious emissions from the control logic into your receiver. And, if you also can get the ttl-Interfacesignals to the KPA you would also profit from the build-in RS232 inside the KPA. - The philosophy why the elecraft guys probably won't recommend this is just that if you have an extra KIO inside your K2 you can use it independent from your external KPA/KAT. My own approach is quite similar to yours: K2 with no KIO and KAT100 in (selfmade) EC2 whitch will also be housing for a later planned KPA100. For me, serial I/O will just be needed when I am at home, not for field use, so I dont need the KIO2. -- Gruss! 73 de Rolf Dohmen, DL1KJ - K2#5426 Dohmen EDVTelekommunikation * Dammstr.13 * 50259 Pulheim Tel:02238/9638-96 Fax:-99 Mobil:0172/2719098 mailto:[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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 and KAT100 in EC2 Enclosure : What do I need ?
Take a look at: http://www.kk7p.com/k2kpa100.html Alan KB7MBI Woodinville, WA ___ 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: CAL FIL Spectrogram.
Hi! I hope It may be helpful. For the best result you can to use Spectrogram and any HF-ocsillator. With HF-oscillator (XG1 f.e.) you can search max. peak of X.FILTER, best S/N and bands filters levels. Run Spectrogram Turn On an oscillator Find oscillator signal (turn VFO) Tune for Zero beat in CW mode (hold SPOT) Run Cal Fil Select FL1 Tap BAND - Now you can to change BFO in small range(!!!) and you'll see the max. peak of signal. Another filters I calibrated using methods from N0SS and Don Wilhelm. My MNI TNX for both OM!!! Visit N0SS's web-site for download a Spectrogram program. 73! Alexander UR5LAM __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.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] KPA100 and KAT100 in EC2 Enclosure : What do I need ?
Another point for the KIO2 is that if you want to use a K2 without the KPA100/KAT100/EC2, you will still have the computer interface. Handy for that camping trip or mini-DXpedition. Bob, N7XY On May 4, 2006, at 10:36 AM, Joseph Reed wrote: Rolf, An interesting post. You probally have enough paint for several lifetimes. KK7P on his website discusses how to interface without a KIO2, however he did implement the KIO2 solution to his station. It does simplify the process. Given that by the time you reach this point in the build process the cost of a KIO2 is fairly insignificant in the total cost of the station. And I agree it does offer increased flexibity of the radio. Well worth the minor investment. QRP or QRO my K2 is good to go! (Could this become an Elecraft jingle?) Also, the Elecraft Guys if you are making reference to the Elecraft corporation do not, nor have they ever, offered support for remoting the KPA100. That is a user modification/enhancement. Many users, including myself, have found it fairly intuitive to combine the KAT100 with a KPA100 even if it is an unsupported configuration. Regards, Joe N9JR - The philosophy why the elecraft guys probably won't recommend this is just that if you have an extra KIO inside your K2 you can use it independent from your external KPA/KAT. ___ 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 Part II Alignment Probs
On 5/4/06, Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Like you, I used the settings from the manual for CAL FIL and they worked OK. Several weeks after completing the rig I went back and optimized them with Spectrogram. Not quite -- when I use the manual's values I'm on the wrong side of the passband. ___ 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 Part II Alignment Probs
Let me try that again :-). Like you I used the values from the manual. Unlike your case however, I got good results. Just wanted to let you know using values straight out of the manual can get you pretty close. Something is not quite right with your rig ... ... But you already knew that :-) - Keith - -Original Message- On 5/4/06, Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Like you, I used the settings from the manual for CAL FIL and they worked OK. Several weeks after completing the rig I went back and optimized them with Spectrogram. Not quite -- when I use the manual's values I'm on the wrong side of the passband. ___ 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] Another potentially embarrassing question
I just got the Proset-K2 headset. I put in all the jumpers on the mic header, placed the resistor between pins 1 and 6 of the mic socket. I have yet to do final Alignment. Will this arrangement mess up the alignment procedures? Also, The Test and Set-up refers to a PTT button on the Proset-K2. Here's the embarrassing part: I can't find the button. There is no manual that shows details of the headset. Any help appreciated. John AB8WH ___ 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 Part II Alignment Probs
Mark, Can you be specific about how you are determining that the BFOs are on the wrong side of the carrier? Using 40 meters, tune in a signal, then tune the pitch of the signal to a lower tone, observing which way you turn the VFO dial - if you have LSB or CW selected, the pitch should become lower as you tune lower in frequency - USB and CWr will be the reverse. If you indeed do have inverted sidebands, then re-check the BFO range test and let us know what the high and low BFO frequencies are. and let us know the number (x.x) that was marked on the envelope your crystals were packaged in. Also, do you have the KSB2 installed yet or not? 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mark Bayern Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 2:58 PM To: Darwin, Keith Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Part II Alignment Probs On 5/4/06, Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Like you, I used the settings from the manual for CAL FIL and they worked OK. Several weeks after completing the rig I went back and optimized them with Spectrogram. Not quite -- when I use the manual's values I'm on the wrong side of the passband. ___ 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 Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.3/331 - Release Date: 5/3/2006 ___ 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 Part II Alignment Probs
Can you be specific about how you are determining that the BFOs are on the wrong side of the carrier? I'm listening to the 7.040MHz generated by an XG2. When I have CW (not R) selected the pitch goes down as I turn up in frequency. I'll give you the BFO high low freqs and the marking on the crystal envelope when I get home in an hour or so. No KSB2 yet. I'll add it after the basic rig works. Thanks for the response. Mark Using 40 meters, tune in a signal, then tune the pitch of the signal to a lower tone, observing which way you turn the VFO dial - if you have LSB or CW selected, the pitch should become lower as you tune lower in frequency - USB and CWr will be the reverse. If you indeed do have inverted sidebands, then re-check the BFO range test and let us know what the high and low BFO frequencies are. and let us know the number (x.x) that was marked on the envelope your crystals were packaged in. Also, do you have the KSB2 installed yet or not? ___ 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] Another potentially embarrassing question
The Proset-K2 has no PTT switch; you'll need to supply one. The adapter shipped with the Proset-K2 has a jack that will accept a PTT. On Thu, 4 May 2006 17:03:52 -0400, John Wiener [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just got the Proset-K2 headset. I put in all the jumpers on the mic header, placed the resistor between pins 1 and 6 of the mic socket. I have yet to do final Alignment. Will this arrangement mess up the alignment procedures? Also, The Test and Set-up refers to a PTT button on the Proset-K2. Here's the embarrassing part: I can't find the button. There is no manual that shows details of the headset. ___ 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] Another potentially embarrassing question
John, There is a phone jack on the adapter that will ACCEPT an external PTT switch (A footswitch is commonly used). If you have nothing that you can use for a PTT switch, you can always use a key or paddles - just close the dot paddle in SSB mode and the K2 will go into transmit. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Wiener Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 5:04 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Another potentially embarrassing question I just got the Proset-K2 headset. I put in all the jumpers on the mic header, placed the resistor between pins 1 and 6 of the mic socket. I have yet to do final Alignment. Will this arrangement mess up the alignment procedures? Also, The Test and Set-up refers to a PTT button on the Proset-K2. Here's the embarrassing part: I can't find the button. There is no manual that shows details of the headset. Any help appreciated. John AB8WH ___ 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 Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.3/331 - Release Date: 5/3/2006 ___ 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 Part II Alignment Probs
Mark, while you have the probe in TP2, also check the BFO frequencies for CW FL1 thru FL4 and include them with the info you send. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mark Bayern Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 6:07 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Part II Alignment Probs Can you be specific about how you are determining that the BFOs are on the wrong side of the carrier? I'm listening to the 7.040MHz generated by an XG2. When I have CW (not R) selected the pitch goes down as I turn up in frequency. I'll give you the BFO high low freqs and the marking on the crystal envelope when I get home in an hour or so. No KSB2 yet. I'll add it after the basic rig works. Thanks for the response. Mark Using 40 meters, tune in a signal, then tune the pitch of the signal to a lower tone, observing which way you turn the VFO dial - if you have LSB or CW selected, the pitch should become lower as you tune lower in frequency - USB and CWr will be the reverse. If you indeed do have inverted sidebands, then re-check the BFO range test and let us know what the high and low BFO frequencies are. and let us know the number (x.x) that was marked on the envelope your crystals were packaged in. Also, do you have the KSB2 installed yet or not? ___ 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 Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.3/331 - Release Date: 5/3/2006 ___ 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 Part II Alignment Probs
If you indeed do have inverted sidebands, then re-check the BFO range test and let us know what the high and low BFO frequencies are. and let us know the number (x.x) that was marked on the envelope your crystals were packaged in. Doing the BFO Test from page 62: BFO high freq 4916.20 BFO low freq 4911.09 BFO freqs measured at TP2. band+ band- FL1 4913.61 4916.21 4911.01 FL2 4913.22 4916.20 4911.09 FL3 4913.22 4916.20 4911.09 FL4 4913.11 4916.20 4911.09 The first column of freqs is the BFO frequency before pressing the B+ or the B- button. Note that C22 (the 4.000MHz calib) is not calibrated at this time. The crystal envelope had a 3.7 (three point seven) written on its front. Also, do you have the KSB2 installed yet or not? KSB2 is not yet installed. Thanks! ___ 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 Part II Alignment Probs
I should have reiterated that the IF tuning slug bottoms out as the snr is improving -- is something wrong with the IF frequency or is this just a side effect of the filter problem? Mark On 5/4/06, Mark Bayern [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you indeed do have inverted sidebands, then re-check the BFO range test and let us know what the high and low BFO frequencies are. and let us know the number (x.x) that was marked on the envelope your crystals were packaged in. Doing the BFO Test from page 62: BFO high freq 4916.20 BFO low freq 4911.09 BFO freqs measured at TP2. band+ band- FL1 4913.61 4916.21 4911.01 FL2 4913.22 4916.20 4911.09 FL3 4913.22 4916.20 4911.09 FL4 4913.11 4916.20 4911.09 The first column of freqs is the BFO frequency before pressing the B+ or the B- button. Note that C22 (the 4.000MHz calib) is not calibrated at this time. The crystal envelope had a 3.7 (three point seven) written on its front. Also, do you have the KSB2 installed yet or not? KSB2 is not yet installed. Thanks! ___ 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 Part II Alignment Probs
Mark, Yes, that is an important piece of information. Move the L34 tuning slug up to near the top - 1 to 1 1/2 turns in from the top and leave it there for the time being - then re-check your sideband inversion problem. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- I should have reiterated that the IF tuning slug bottoms out as the snr is improving -- is something wrong with the IF frequency or is this just a side effect of the filter problem? Mark ___ 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 Part II Alignment Probs
Mark, The BFO frequencies look OK, and the 3.7 marking on your crystals say that the IF frequency should be close to the center of 'normal' (=usual), so if you have inverted sidebands, we need to look for something else awry. Tune to 7000 and put the counter probe into TP1 and tell me what the frequency reading is there (in CAL FCTR mode) - 11915 kHz is expected. Sideband inversion can only happen if the mixer (or product detector) frequencies are incorrect. If your TP1 and TP2 frequencies are correct and you still are receiving on the incorrect sideband, that would be a mystery to me (the math says it has to be correct), so we would have to look at your test setup - is it possible that you are driving a very strong signal into the K2 and you are actually hearing both sidebands? If you hear both, then either your filter is not working properly or your signal input is so strong it is overloading the receiver, or maybe something else, but this situation is not normal. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- If you indeed do have inverted sidebands, then re-check the BFO range test and let us know what the high and low BFO frequencies are. and let us know the number (x.x) that was marked on the envelope your crystals were packaged in. Doing the BFO Test from page 62: BFO high freq 4916.20 BFO low freq 4911.09 BFO freqs measured at TP2. band+ band- FL1 4913.61 4916.21 4911.01 FL2 4913.22 4916.20 4911.09 FL3 4913.22 4916.20 4911.09 FL4 4913.11 4916.20 4911.09 The first column of freqs is the BFO frequency before pressing the B+ or the B- button. Note that C22 (the 4.000MHz calib) is not calibrated at this time. The crystal envelope had a 3.7 (three point seven) written on its front. ___ 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 5492 lives
G'day All, K2 #5492 is up and running in its basic form. Options for SSB, DSP, NB and transverters will be added soon. Elecraft service was excellent and the kit was a joy to build. Only one problem during tune-up but that was soon solved after finding a similar fault described in the mailing list archives. Next wish is to get my CW skills up to my soldering standard. 72 de David VK5DG ___ 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 Part II Alignment Probs
Tune to 7000 and put the counter probe into TP1 and tell me what the frequency reading is there (in CAL FCTR mode) - 11915 kHz is expected. 7000.00MHz CW, St P of 0.60 at TP1: 11914.18 TP3: 12094.20 TP2: 4913.60 If my math is correct, mixing 7000.00 and 11914.18 should have an output at 4914.18. Is this the expected value? Is it on the 'correct' side of the IF filter? (Keep mind that my C22 has not been set, its just at the midpoint.) ... so we would have to look at your test setup - is it possible that you are driving a very strong signal into the K2 and you are actually hearing both sidebands? I hear the incorrect sideband when using the filter settings shown on page 89 of the Rev F manual. I hear both sidebands when using the filter settings that Gary Surrency sent me. Yes I was using a strong signal -- the high output from an XG2 with the preamp still ON. I have now switched to the lower output on the XG2 and turned the preamp off. Still hearing the wrong sideband. I guess a wrong IF frequency would explain the problem with tuning the IF can, but I'm still baffled about how the IF frequency can be wrong. By the way, I can match the XG2 to the spot tone (do we still call this zero-beating?) at 7037.60 on the display, but the tone goes down when I turn the freq dial up towards 7040. ___ 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 Part II Alignment Probs
Mark, Yes, your math is correct, and since your BFO is at a lower frequency than the IF, that should give you LSB output - something strange is going on here. Let's take this off-reflector after this note, because we may have to exchange a bit of detail information. It may be of interest to some, but the specifics are not common for most cases, and I don't want to cause boredom for other builders for your specific problem - you can report the results to the list after we figure things out. The VCO frequency is within the realm of reason, we do not need to look at that further. Did you move the slug of L34 up near the top of the can? If you would remove the [Elecraft} from the subject in your reply, that will make your reply more obvious to me (it will go to my inbox rather than the Elecraft folder - which I peruse more quickly than my inbox). Go to Tom Hammond's website www.n0ss.net and download Spectrogram (it will be near the end of the page). I will help you get it setup if necessary, but I need to know how your filter bandpass looks on the Spectrogram display before I can draw any conclusions or offer any suggestions. My initial guess is that your actual filter bandwidth is much wider than expected (indicating a problem with the filter itself), and your passband may be straddling the zero frequency point - but all that remains to be seen. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- Tune to 7000 and put the counter probe into TP1 and tell me what the frequency reading is there (in CAL FCTR mode) - 11915 kHz is expected. 7000.00MHz CW, St P of 0.60 at TP1: 11914.18 TP3: 12094.20 TP2: 4913.60 If my math is correct, mixing 7000.00 and 11914.18 should have an output at 4914.18. Is this the expected value? Is it on the 'correct' side of the IF filter? (Keep mind that my C22 has not been set, its just at the midpoint.) ... so we would have to look at your test setup - is it possible that you are driving a very strong signal into the K2 and you are actually hearing both sidebands? I hear the incorrect sideband when using the filter settings shown on page 89 of the Rev F manual. I hear both sidebands when using the filter settings that Gary Surrency sent me. Yes I was using a strong signal -- the high output from an XG2 with the preamp still ON. I have now switched to the lower output on the XG2 and turned the preamp off. Still hearing the wrong sideband. I guess a wrong IF frequency would explain the problem with tuning the IF can, but I'm still baffled about how the IF frequency can be wrong. By the way, I can match the XG2 to the spot tone (do we still call this zero-beating?) at 7037.60 on the display, but the tone goes down when I turn the freq dial up towards 7040. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.3/331 - Release Date: 5/3/2006 ___ 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] KPA100 and KAT100 in EC2 Enclosure : What do I need ?
Hi; Thanks to all of you who gave me an answer ! Seems like I will have to pay $59 for 2 side panels as I don't feel like doing them myself ! I will need the KIO2 as I'm building a full remote station. 73's de Martin DD4UKP / F4UKP ___ 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
