[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for June 4th & 5th, 2006
Good Evening, Another two of nets were run this evening. The propagation was not all that bad. QSB on both nets, QRM on 20 m, and QRN from summer storms on 40 meters. Most folks were experiencing fairly pleasant weather too. Well except for those reports from California. 90 degrees is just too warm for this time of year. You folks need to order some showers and 60 degree temperatures. Then it would feel like Oregon ;) It sure was nice to have my K2 back on the air. I've run the nets with another rig but it is not the same! I'll stick with my K2 until I find something better. Say another K2 :) Maybe when they get into the 7000 series. Currently number 2511 is holding up well. It taught me how to copy and send CW so it will always hold a fond spot in my heart. How can one give up their first love? Next week we'll have our 3rd anniversary party. You may have to provide your own cake however since this is an action at a distance system. Much like gravity, electromagnetic waves travel in a vacuum. But we do not have a social vacuum. The Elecraft CW Nets promotes friendship and comraderie. We even have local weather reports for all those folks yearning for a spring day in Fargo or a view into what it is like to cut grass in Ontario :) Or those who wonder about me (don't worry, my mother wondered about me too!) up here in the mountains of Western Oregon. I'll go to bed this evening with a pleasant form of stiffness. Yesterday's activities did wonders for how I feel and how I think. Hopefully it will help me at work tomorrow as I try to find an answer to my noise problem with some digital circuits. My first answer? Throw a whole bunch of capacitors at the problem. I may have to take my oscilloscope with me on the train. That should get some odd looks as the train glides past the Tektronix campus where it was created! But a good look at the digital and analog signals would tell me a great deal about where the problem may lie. But, in lieu of that, I'll throw my caps at the problem and hope for the best. Then when I get home I'll attack the wood pile again. My father used to come home from a hard day in the lab and work in the garden until he was exhausted. More and more I understand what he was up to. The vegetables were happy and he resolved his problems with a new ceramic or alloy as he did physical labor. I'll cut and split wood because my greenhouse was totalled by last winter's storms and I've not found time nor the heart to rebuild. Maybe next year. But, the lists await => On 14050 kHz at 2300z: KL7CW - Rick - AK - KX1 - 798 N0BK - Bruce - MN - K2 - 3646 K4JPN - Steve - GA - K2 - 1422 QNI #20!! VE3XL - Ric - ON - K1 - 968 N9IV - Russ - IN - K2 - 4650 QNI #40!! W6BK - Dave - CA - ? - ? (this information may be on the crashed computer) VE6ITA - John - AB - K2 - 5384 On 7045 kHz at 0155z: K6DGW - Fred - CA - non Elecraft rig :( KL7CW - Rick - AK - KX1 - 798 W0CZ - Ken - ND - K2 - 1031 VE3XL - Ric - ON - K1 - 968 K6DBG - Chris - CA - K2 - 3641 W0NTA - Dick - CO - K2 - 3900 (other crying Elecraft rigs in the shack too :) W1TF - Ty - GA - K1 - 1423 WF1S - Jack - MT - non Elecraft rig N0BK - Bruce - MN - K2 - 3646QNI #70!!! VE6ITA - John - AB - K2 - 5384 QNI #10! ND0V - Greg - CO - KX1 - 1162 KG6RII - Timothy - CA - K2 - 3785 There was a DFZ call which was finally resolved to K?DFZ. I think I heard a K2DFZ but I never was able to get a response to my QRZ DFZ? K Any errors or fills for the lists are encouraged. Sorry Dave, I am sure I have the data for your rig but I had a computer crash last Sunday too. The data is on the HDD but I've not had time to dig all of the system out yet. The OS is toast but the rest of the data and apps are in fine shape. They are currently moving across the network so I can burn that drive down and rebuild. The new OS and apps are almost ready for me to Ghost the system to a storage drive. Then I will not have to worry so much about rebuilding in the future. Way too much work to do all at once. I will try to make the next time easier and less painful. Then I may just burn down and reinstall when I feel it necessary. I'd been limping for quite some time when the malware snuck in past the firewall, the adware tools, and the virus protection. Once one got a foothold he called all his buds. I fought a long battle but finally lost the OS as it popped into non-existence. Luckily most of the system was backed up and the rest survived intact. Just the time and effort to rebuild :( By next weekend this all should be history and I'll have a fast computer again! Right now there are four computers running across the network to get all the work done. The other three are not required for these tasks. Thank you all for a good three years. Running the nets has become even more enjoyable over the years. I hop
[Elecraft] Serial #5577 on the air SSB and CW
Hi Today K2 #5577 put out it's first RF after a relaxing 5 day build ( it's not my first K2 build) and it all came up to specs nicely. Thanks to the expert packaging of Christine, Marina, and Val, there were no spare parts and nothing missing to really worry about. What did cause a bit of head scratching was the fact I had 2 lots of green *stranded* hookup wire, where one lot should have been solid core wire for winding T4.hardly a problem worth contacting Elecraft for replacement! Now I am not sure just how much difference stranded wire would make in this case, but I thought I better stick with convention, but the major problem was locating solid core hook-up wire? I haven't seen that for years here, so I had to call on a bit of Native cunning. I dug around and found some wire left over from either a KPA100 or a KAT100.probably around #20 or #22 and covered it with thin heat-shrink and pulled it down with the heat gun. Both windings fitted in the binocular core OK, and there was *just* enough room to get the 2 single wires through for the other "winding". The rig transmitted just fine and I get "Specs plus" in the way of output, including 12w on 10m. Does anyone know if the stranded wire is included intentionally to use on T4? I notice that Elecraft use stranded wire in the KPA100, but it is Teflon coated and the strands are small and shiny ( more like silver plated?) 73...Ron ZL1TW K2/100 #2204 with " the works" K2 #5577 K1 #575 -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.7.4/351 - Release Date: 5/29/2006 ___ 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] New KX1 with KXB3080
Jim, I do the KXB3080 installs for those who do not wish to do their own - it is a little bit 'tricky', especially with the physical placement of the added toroids and their leads. That being said, I would not recommend that you attempt to install the KXB3080 as you build the basic KX1. After you have done 2 of them, you may be able to pull it off, but not the first, and the second is only a 'maybe'. The problem is that you have no way of testing the basic KX1 until you have finished both the KX1 board and also the KXB3080 option. If you encounter any problem, it is difficult to determine where it may be. The KXB3080 changes both the receiver front end as well as the transmitter low pass filter. If you are expert at merging 2 sets of instructions and have a very good photographic memory along with supurb confidence in your ability to build without error, then you may try merging the two, but I believe if you had to ask, you should not attempt it. 73, Don W3FPR > -Original Message- > I apologize if this has been covered, but I didn't see it when I searched > the archives. > > I received the kit for KX1 sn1519 just this week along with the KXB3080 > board. Since there are a few changes to the KX1 board, I'm wondering if I > can do them as I build the basic KX1. I'm not sure how they affect the > basic operation without the KXB3080 board installed. I guess I'm just > looking to see if I can avoid having to change components that I just > installed. > > If it's really better to build the basic KX1 then make the changes later, > that's fine, but I had to ask. > > Thanks! > > Jim Ujcik, WD9HBC > ___ 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] New KX1 with KXB3080
I apologize if this has been covered, but I didn't see it when I searched the archives. I received the kit for KX1 sn1519 just this week along with the KXB3080 board. Since there are a few changes to the KX1 board, I'm wondering if I can do them as I build the basic KX1. I'm not sure how they affect the basic operation without the KXB3080 board installed. I guess I'm just looking to see if I can avoid having to change components that I just installed. If it's really better to build the basic KX1 then make the changes later, that's fine, but I had to ask. Thanks! Jim Ujcik, WD9HBC ___ 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] Building KX-1 SN 1482
All is well so far. Just finshed the Part 1 testing. No problems. Now on to Part !II Assembly!! 73 Larry N4QY ___ 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: K1 Backlight mod question
Never mind! I see the white plastic is stuck to the clear plastic! Sorry!! 73, Randy > Subject: K1 Backlight mod question > > The instructions for the K1 Backlight Mod (Step 6) say "DO > NOT remove the thin white plastic sheets which cover both > front and back of the backlight assembly." When I removed > the clear plastic film, there was no white plastic sheet > underneath it. There is a white plastic sheet on the other > side which has the K and A printed on it for Cathode and > Anode. Is there supposed to be a white sheet on the side > that gets stuck to the foam insulator??? If so, do I need to > request another backlight? > > 73, > Randy, KS4L > ___ 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 Backlight mod question
The instructions for the K1 Backlight Mod (Step 6) say "DO NOT remove the thin white plastic sheets which cover both front and back of the backlight assembly." When I removed the clear plastic film, there was no white plastic sheet underneath it. There is a white plastic sheet on the other side which has the K and A printed on it for Cathode and Anode. Is there supposed to be a white sheet on the side that gets stuck to the foam insulator??? If so, do I need to request another backlight? 73, Randy, KS4L ___ 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] ECN 6/4 20m
Well, that was a confirmation of the K2 RX! Heard Kevin at the noise but readable on the K2. Unfortunately, I screwed something up while making the 40m parasitic mod to the KPA100, and I can't transmit on the K2 right now. Called on the TS-850, and found I couldn't hear him at all. I consider this an A-B comparison, and my K2 wins. Fred K6DGW Auburn CA CM98lw ___ 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] Appalachian Trail backpacking results
I'd like to see some pics some of these days of the AT up that way. The shelter would be a good one to see. I would like to see how it compares to the shelters in NC and TN along the AT. Thanks Al W4ABW Raleigh, NC Springer to Davenport Gap hiker. ___ 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 Sell or Trade
Elecraft K2/100 - 02110 Rev B (Latest Elecraft Mods) KSB2 - SSB Option K160RX - 160M / 2nd RX Antenna Option KAT100-2 - 100W ATU with EC2 panels KAT100PNL - Kit to convert KAT100-1 to -2 KAT2 - 20W Internal Auto Tuner KBT2 - Internal 2.9AH Battery KDSP2 - Advanced K2 DSP Filter KIO2 - AUX I/O RS-232 Interface KNB2 - Noise Blanker Icom HM-36 - microphone Perfect Condition, Pictures on request $1500 or possible trade Bob W7WO [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
[QRP-L] Re: [Elecraft] Appalachian Trail backpacking results
On 6/4/06, John Harper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Here's a write-up of our all-Elecraft trip this weekend: http://www.ae5x.com/at2.htm Too bad misfortune often makes a good story for others to read/hear. Great write up John, sorry the weekend didn't turn out as planned but I bet you still had fun. Hats off to K0RU for his assistance. -- JT Croteau - W6FO - Canton, GA | K1 #292 ARS #2,147 | NoGA-QRP | SEDXC | ARRL __ QRP-L mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/qrp-l Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Elecraft] Appalachian Trail backpacking results
Here's a write-up of our all-Elecraft trip this weekend: http://www.ae5x.com/at2.htm John Harper AE5X Portable QRP: http://www.ae5x.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] Problem ... K2 Noise blanker is giving pulses
Robin, The pulses will go on-and-on until you exit from the KDSP2 menu. If it continues after exiting the menu, then you do have a problem. 73, Don W3FPR > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Robin > Kiszka-Kanowitz > Sent: Sunday, June 04, 2006 3:54 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Problem ... K2 Noise blanker is giving pulses > > > Dave - > > The problem is that's it's not a one-off pulse - I mean it goes on and on > and on ... > Is that expected? > > 73 > Robin > OZ6abm > > > > ___ > 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: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.1/355 - Release Date: 6/2/2006 > > ___ 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
[Elecraft] Rigblaster and K2 microphone (Heil proset)
This is sort of like yelling fire after the barn burned down. I know that some smart soul out there has the answer. I have a K2 with SSB adapter. Use the Heil Proset purchased from Elecraft. In configuring the microphone jumpers in a Rigblaster Plus, do I use the configuration for "Elecraft 8 pin screw on" (page 8 in manual), or the one for "Heil mics" as per top of page 9 in manual? I presently am using the first option but am not obtaining performance that is 100% predictable.The reason I have started to question this is that I have problems using SSB through the Rigblaster but not when connected directly to the K2. Process of elimination would indicate to me that perhaps I should consider the second option but I don't want to cause any problems in the K2. I am revamping the shack this afternoon, trying valiantly to hide the myriad of cables and wires that seem to breed on my desk. I am believing that someone will have the right answer on this when it comes time to put everything back together again. 73 Slater VE5OA Wolseley, SK Canada K2 - 4519 ___ 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: Any VE Hams Near Or In EDAM, SASKATCHEWAN..??
Guy's Let me firstly apologise for this unruley approach to this e-mail... For reasons unknown only to the moderator (and possibly one other person) I have been moderated on the QRP-L List to the extent that I can't post ...or don't bother posting anymore, mainly because any answers I "may" receive are days or months too late to my requests... You win some...you lose some... for me, I always seem to lose..! No Matter... Dear Friends.. A Friend of mine is going on vacation to Canada (VE) in a couple of months, and has asked me to enquire as to where he might be able to buy ME ! a present relating to Ham Radio and bring it home.. As far as I am aware he will be stayin in a place called EDAM (yep.! just like the cheese..which I always thought was made in Holland...never mind..!!)... which he thinks is also near SASKATCHEWAN.. I've not had the chance to look up the map yet, but know that I have for sure, worked many folks from saskatchewan on the bands before, but never edam.. Could some of your fine fellows, please e-mail me at the address below with any info on shop/town names near the two places I mention, in the hope that my friend might be able to visit them while in canada, and aquire me a BOOK or TWO on our hobby from across the pond.?? I'm hopeing for Towns, City Names, Shop Namesand also shop names possibly where this could be achieved... Lets keep this OFF the list here guys... any answers ...please on a postcard to the e-mail address below.. Thanks For The Bandwidth... Apologies Eric, Wayne.. 72's Andy GM0NWI [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] K2 S/N 5449 is alive
Hi K2 fans. First QSO and 5 Watt with BA6QD May 16. Today first QSO wid 100 Watt. Fully satisfied !! Lup, DJ7SW, DL0KF Lup, DJ7SW mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] __ 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] Re: [QRP-L] TAC & LAITF ...a BUST?!
n0tu/Steve wrote: > Not really. > > But it's the first time I've taking my radio to the field and not made > one single contact. === Welcome to the club, Steve. :-) I couldn't hear even one signal so that made it tough to work anyone in either contest. It was better the weekend before when I managed ONE contact in each of three contests over the holiday weekend. Whew! Better days are coming, though. 73, Jim Jim Larsen Anchorage, Alaska http://www.AL7FS.us/ ___ 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] Problem ... K2 Noise blanker is giving pulses
Dave - The problem is that's it's not a one-off pulse - I mean it goes on and on and on ... Is that expected? 73 Robin OZ6abm ___ 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 Firmware
I believe I presently have MCU 1.06 in my KPA100. What are the updates I get with version 1.10? Thanks. Roy Morris W4WFB No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.1/355 - Release Date: 6/2/2006 ___ 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] TAC & LAITF ...a BUST?!
> Before seeing how things improved I decided to break for dinner (a > sandwitch) and watch the 'boys' play on the rocks. > Getting back to the KX1 I tried 20m again and still weak sigs Must've been the curse of the sand-witch. :-) Craig NZ0R K1 #1966 K2/100 #4941 KX1 #1499 ___ 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] No Problems Here
No problems here either and that surprises me since I'm the builder. I've hooked stuff up backwards here and there, transmitted without an antenna, all sorts of du-fuss things. Had some problems during assembly but they all got resolved. Building the k2 was one of the finest achievements in my life and I hope to pass this rig to my son someday. At 2 1/2 he is already plugging all his shoe laces into a toy phone and toy laptop and trying to get somebody out there. I should take a picture of it. Looks like "Daddys" radios with all the wires (shoe laces) sticking out the back. Roland k2 #3090 - Original Message - From: "william parker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, June 04, 2006 8:50 AM Subject: [Elecraft] No Problems Here Hi Everyone, As I sit back and read all of the emails day after day, I often contribute a email or two regarding some great DX that I often work on my K2/100. After reading about all of the difficulties on the email reflector that, some people have or having with the K2 or K2/100, Should I feel blessed ? As I have not have one minutes problem out of my K2/100, it is one of the best rigs I ever owned. Bill KA3IXF ___ 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] No Problems Here
Bill, You are in the majority with your 'no problem' report. Consider that there are about 6000 K2s out there, and the average problem rate reported here seems to be only about 3 or 4 per week. That is less than 200 problems per year or only about 3% of the K2 owners report a problem in a year. Some problems are 'self-induced' (something gets damaged while making a change, acidental slip of a probe, etc.), and some are simply 'operator error', the actual failure rate for the K2 or K2/100 is very low - I would venture to say it is much less than 1% per year. If I remember my MTBF calculations, that would indicate 876,000 hours between failures (yes, my data is sketchy and therefore the calculation is inprecise). Folks do report 'occurances' here often, simply because they know that they can receive help with it. The result is that you will naturally see a lot of problem reports on this reflector, and is not a reflection of the 'ruggedness' of the K2 - in my experience, the K2 is quite robust. 73, Don W3FPR > -Original Message- > > Hi Everyone, > > As I sit back and read all of the emails day after day, I often > contribute a email or two regarding some great DX that I often > work on my K2/100. > After reading about all of the difficulties on the email > reflector that, some people have or having with the K2 or K2/100, > Should I feel blessed ? As I have not have one minutes problem > out of my K2/100, it is one of the best rigs I ever owned. > > Bill KA3IXF > ___ 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] TAC & LAITF ...a BUST?!
n0tu/Steve wrote: > Not really. > > But it's the first time I've taking my radio to the field and not made > one single contact. Albeit I got off to a slow start by arriving at my > favorite radio site at 4:15 PM so LAITF & TAC were already going. It > took me about 15 minutes to get the antenna up and setup. There was a moderate amount of activity for the TAC contest. I did not hear a single LAITF competitor. Possibly those folks politely figured TAC had seniority (which it did). Hopefully LAITF will be scheduled with more care to avoid overlap next year. Made only about 15 QSOs in TAC in a period of 2 hours. Most on 20M. -- _ _ _ _ _ / \ / \ / \ / \ / \ John L. Sielke ( W ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( G ) ( N ) http://w2agn.net \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ http://www.blurty.com/users/w2agn/ "CRUSTY OLD CURMUDGEON - AND PROUD OF 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
[Elecraft] TAC & LAITF ...a BUST?!
Not really. But it's the first time I've taking my radio to the field and not made one single contact. Albeit I got off to a slow start by arriving at my favorite radio site at 4:15 PM so LAITF & TAC were already going. It took me about 15 minutes to get the antenna up and setup. 20m/4:30 PM - Signals we're very weak and very FEW of them! I tried answering a few CQs (W7 and K4?) but nada!! Hmm... Changed out the old AA-Lithium batteries in the KX1...it doubled my RF to 2.3W(20m) up from <1W so figured this has gotta help but still no luck! OK, it must be the antenna. I found another limb higher up and slung the fishing weight (ala the David/Goliath method) up and over. After several tries raised my inverted vee up another 10'. Now that's got to help things for sure?! Before seeing how things improved I decided to break for dinner (a sandwitch) and watch the 'boys' play on the rocks. Getting back to the KX1 I tried 20m again and still weak sigs and few on QRP watering hole 14.060? I did heard stronger sigs down the band so it must have been open? 40m was heavy QRN and few QRP signals as well but same as far as hearing other QRO stns? Later on 20m I started hearing EU DX stns as the evening wore on. The only thing I can figure is that I missed the short skip propogation by getting on late on 20 and 40 their was such heavy QRN it masked the qrp sigs to no avail? So I was skunked!!Oh well...? I QSYed to the audio frequencies and practiced my harmonica for awhile. The only problem with that is the goats think I'm calling 'em for dinner. Cause I always feed them just after I play awhile. So I dug out their grain treat while being mobbed by goats and then all was quiet again including the QRP HFactivity as I gave one final listen to 20/40. I jumped on 30m a bit to see if I could raise SOMEONE but guess I was just RF challenged for this outing! (sigh) All in all it was a great goat/QRP escape. Steve/n0tu http://www.angelfire.com/planet/goatman/ ___ 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] No Problems Here
Hi Everyone, As I sit back and read all of the emails day after day, I often contribute a email or two regarding some great DX that I often work on my K2/100. After reading about all of the difficulties on the email reflector that, some people have or having with the K2 or K2/100, Should I feel blessed ? As I have not have one minutes problem out of my K2/100, it is one of the best rigs I ever owned. Bill KA3IXF ___ 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: Need a 20 meter crystal for K1
Looks like my 22.000 crystal is dead to the world. Does anyone have one that they would part with before I get one from Elecraft? Thanks. 73 Gene N0MQ ___ 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 power control
Jeorg, There is one more place to check before replacing U6 - check to see if U6 pin 8 goes to almost 5 volts during transmit (this is the chip enable signal) and check that pin 7 has the 5 volt supply on it. If pin 8 does have the 5 volts, then the firmware is properly enabling the chip, but if the voltage is not present, the problem goes back to the KPA100 firmware chip. If pin 7 does not have 5 volts on pin 7, then that must be fixed first - check the regulator at U3. This latter possibility is not as likely since the firmware chip uses this voltage too, and if you can turn the PA on and off in the K2 menu, the firmware in the KPA100 is probably working. 73, Don W3FPR > -Original Message- > > Don, > > I checked the voltages during quick keydown. > > U5 pin 5 2,5 V > U5 pin 7 2,5 V > U6 pin 3 2,5 V > U6 pin 6 0,06 V > > It looks like U6 is killed. Pin 6 does not show 2,5 V during transmit. I > think I know what was happend ;-) > > I soldered a new cable for my KAT100 tuner to extent the length. I > forgot to disconnect the AUX connector from K2 side. Pin 6 of U6 is > connected to pin 7 of the AUX I/O port. > > I will replace U6 and test again. > > > 73 de Joerg (DL3QQ) > > -Original Message- > Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 04:30:01 +0200 > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K2 power control > From: "Don Wilhelm" > To: , "Elecraft" > > Joerg, > > You either have something wrong with the wattmeter in the KPA100 or have > something wrong in the path from the wattmeter forward power circuit to > the > VRFDET output from the KPA100. > > During a quick keydown period (with only the base K2 powered or with the > PA > turned off in the menu), check the following points on the KPA100 (in > order)to determine at which point the voltage disappears - these should > all > be DC voltages - you should expect about 4 volts when the base K2 is > developing 10 watts or more: > > U5 pin 5 > U5 pin 7 > U6 pin 3 > U6 pin 6 > > U6 pin 6 is the KKPA100 output signal for the VRFDET line, and if you > have > voltage to that point, look for an open in the ribbon cable (pin 10). > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > > > -Original Message- > > > > I need some help. I can not adjust my power anymore when K2 > is > > connected to the 100 W PA. The PA is overloaded and > power > > meter shows 200 watt !!! > > > > I tried to switch off PA in menu, but in this ca=e it is still > > running with maximum QRP power. > > > > I assume something goes wrong with VRFDET. > > > > If I disconnect th= PA from K2 power adjustment works fine. > > > > How could I investigate to find the reason for this fault ? > > > > 73 de Joerg (DL3QQ) > > > > > > > ___ > 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: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.1/355 - Release Date: 6/2/2006 > > ___ 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
[Elecraft] K2 S/N 5538 is alive
Hi all The base K2 is done. I have 10 watts or more on all bands. Rx sens is in the 1/10s of microvolts. Thanks to N0SS the filters are aligned. Thanks the email reflector I did not rip apart my transmit final circuit when I only got 790 ohms on Q7 base in the automatic position of the DVM. WA2DKG Jerry has been mentoring me along... The K4ZM photos were a big help, I am sure glad all you fellas built the previous 5500 or so radios... I just discovered the rtty function. Getting ready to build the SSB adapter, the remote control adapter and rumor has it Fathers' day will bring the 100w amplfier, but only the Elecraft sales dept knows for sure... Thanks all for the help Dick wb7ond ___ 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] Problem ... K2 Noise blanker is giving pulses
Robin When the K2 is operating normally, there will be no pulses. These are only audible when making changes such as the DSP settings. The reason is the data lines are active when changing the settings and cause interference. It's not a fault... 73 Dave, G4AON K2 #1892 - Another day another challenge. I have recently installed the 160m module and the 20 W ATU in my K2. Now I discover the Noise Blanker gives very strong pulse when I click Display and go into the DSP settings ... like on 14 Mhz is it most strong when I display "S1 nr nt". Pulses are at approximately 1 second interval and maybe one-fifth second in duration ... NB is supposed to remove the pulses not add them !!! On std. rcv. there is no pulse noise. ___ 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 power control
Don, I checked the voltages during quick keydown. U5 pin 5 2,5 V U5 pin 7 2,5 V U6 pin 3 2,5 V U6 pin 6 0,06 V It looks like U6 is killed. Pin 6 does not show 2,5 V during transmit. I think I know what was happend ;-) I soldered a new cable for my KAT100 tuner to extent the length. I forgot to disconnect the AUX connector from K2 side. Pin 6 of U6 is connected to pin 7 of the AUX I/O port. I will replace U6 and test again. 73 de Joerg (DL3QQ) -Original Message- Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 04:30:01 +0200 Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K2 power control From: "Don Wilhelm" To: , "Elecraft" Joerg, You either have something wrong with the wattmeter in the KPA100 or have something wrong in the path from the wattmeter forward power circuit to the VRFDET output from the KPA100. During a quick keydown period (with only the base K2 powered or with the PA turned off in the menu), check the following points on the KPA100 (in order)to determine at which point the voltage disappears - these should all be DC voltages - you should expect about 4 volts when the base K2 is developing 10 watts or more: U5 pin 5 U5 pin 7 U6 pin 3 U6 pin 6 U6 pin 6 is the KKPA100 output signal for the VRFDET line, and if you have voltage to that point, look for an open in the ribbon cable (pin 10). 73, Don W3FPR > -Original Message- > > I need some help. I can not adjust my power anymore when K2 is > connected to the 100 W PA. The PA is overloaded and power > meter shows 200 watt !!! > > I tried to switch off PA in menu, but in this ca=e it is still > running with maximum QRP power. > > I assume something goes wrong with VRFDET. > > If I disconnect th= PA from K2 power adjustment works fine. > > How could I investigate to find the reason for this fault ? > > 73 de Joerg (DL3QQ) > ___ 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] Problem ... K2 Noise blanker is giving pulses
Hi - Another day another challenge. I have recently installed the 160m module and the 20 W ATU in my K2. Now I discover the Noise Blanker gives very strong pulse when I click Display and go into the DSP settings ... like on 14 Mhz is it most strong when I display "S1 nr nt". Pulses are at approximately 1 second interval and maybe one-fifth second in duration ... NB is supposed to remove the pulses not add them !!! On std. rcv. there is no pulse noise. Before I installed the 160m module and AT it all worked fine. I know its the NB because if I remove the module the problem disappears ... Anyone got any ideas .. thanks Robin OZ6ABM ___ 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
