Re: [Elecraft] Station computer OS
Hello Douglas. Take a look at page 89 of the April 2007 issue of QST. You can boot your computer into Linux using a 2 GB USB flash drive with Mandriva Linux on it. According to the article you can download the software free and put it on your own flash drive or you can buy it already on the flash drive direct from Mandriva. The download is huge...411 Mb. It won't be on your hard drive or interfere with Windows. I read about it but I haven't tried it. Take a look at the Mandriva web site. 73, Harvey KN6VP - Original Message - From: "Douglas Todd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 9:48 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Station computer OS I am considering changing my station computer's operating system from Windows to Linux. Currently I use Ham Radio Deluxe for station control and would like to know what Linux alternatives are available The features that I find most useful are: 1) The ability to save and recall stations. I.e., I have icons that represent various ARRL code practice frequencies, the PSK 31 bands, and other settings. 2) Setting band limits. Using Ham radio Deluxe, I am vary unlikely to set the transmitter out of band. 3) Integration with other programs, i.e. logging programs, PSK31 and Satellite tracking. I'm interested in what people are using for Linux, how robust the packages are, and what features they like most about a particular package. Thanks ! Douglas Todd (KE7GYQ) ___ 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: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.18.11/721 - Release Date: 3/13/2007 4:51 PM ___ 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] rx audio output K2
Mine is usually set at about 8 o'clock and it is quite loud. The audio drops a lot if I disable the DSP. I'm using my K2 only for SSB. Harvey KN6VP - Original Message - From: "worsr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 7:31 PM Subject: [Elecraft] rx audio output K2 I was wondering what position most K2 users set their AF gain control for comfortable listening. My K2's AF gain must be set at about 1-2 o'clock to be able to hear anything. This is the same for internal as well as for various external spkrs. Most of my other radios need the gain only at about 9-10 o'clock for comfortable listening. Thanks. --Mike, W0RSR ___ 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: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.16.4/615 - Release Date: 1/3/2007 1:34 PM ___ 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] KDSP2 - artifact
Johnny, Here are the KDSP2 settings I am using. I'm sure they are not optimum but I am happy with the performance I get. There is quite a bit of QRM here on 80m SSB and the KDSP2 suppresses most of it so the voice is readable. nr 94 10 nt 40 07 Sn G 5.0 SF G 7.0 I don't have 80m transmit capability but I like to listen sometimes to the Canadian traffic nets. I use a little indoor vertical from MFJ and they are very strong signals here in northern Washington. I usually have the KDSP2 agressiveness set at nr2 or nr3 and the voice is usually intelligible. Sometimes the QRM is very low and I don't turn on the DSP. I suspect there are no really perfect settings since each signal being received has its own characteristics. 73, Harvey KN6VP K2 s/n 5022,5404 - Original Message - From: "Stewart Baker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Siu Johnny" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 4:30 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KDSP2 - artifact Johnny, I suggest that you search the archive for threads on this subject. The KDSP2 seems to suffer from more aggressive artifacts on SSB than other DSP filters such as the BHI. Some people say they have cracked it, others (like me) have given up 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Tue, 31 Oct 2006 07:07:38 -0500, Don Wilhelm wrote: Johnny, I can't give you a good answer because I don't use the KDSP2 myself. Perhaps someone else can give you some pointers. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- Thanks for your advice in the past. I used K2 in the CQ WW SSb contest. When I engaged the KDSP2, I found that there was too much artifact under SSB mode. I would be grateful if you could advise how I can adjust the parameters to lessen the artifact. I notice there are two parameter namely Beta and Decay time. Which one should I adjust? Thanks a million, Johnny Siu VR2XMC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.18/506 - Release Date: 10/30/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.18/506 - Release Date: 10/30/2006 ___ 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 Problem
Don, I checked T4 and discovered that it is a FT50-10 core instead of FT50-43. I wound the proper core and all the adjustments worked out fine. K2 S/N 5404 is running fine with over 100 watts out on all bands. I do have one more question. While working on the amp I noticed that the black coatings on the thermal pads seem to scratch easily. Mine have a couple of minor scratches that go thru the black. Does this reduce their ability to conduct heat away? Should I replace them? Thanks. Harvey KN6VP - Original Message - From: "Don Wilhelm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Harvey Howell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2006 8:50 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KPA100 Problem Harvey, At first glance it would seem like there is something awry with your wattmeter section of the KPA100. Check the T4 windings again and check carefully to be certain everything is well soldered with no solder bridges. Check the diodes for proper orientation, then try again to balance the wattmeter bridge. If you do not get the trimmer capacitor correct, the power and SWR indications will be 'funny', so be certain that you have a good null (use the DVM on the test point). The capacitor setting is quite 'touchy' so adjust it very slowly waiting for your DVM to settle down with each small change. The increased voltages at D13 and U4 pin 8 are to be expected since the change of R4 to 39k - the voltages in the KPA100 unfortunately have not been updated to reflect this change. They are NOT related to your wattmeter problem. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- Hello everyone. I almost made it to the finish line with my K2. I'm encountering a problem with the KPA100 SWR Bridge Null Adjustment (C1). I have everything hooked up correctly as far as I can determine. I set the power knob for 5.0 W. Enter tune mode and adjust C1 to get 1.0-1 SWR on the K2 display. The best I can achieve is 3.6w and 3.4-1 SWR. When the display reads this value my SX-200 power meter indicates about 18 watts out!! Also some of the voltages read a little high: D13 cathode should be 90 to 150v : reads 158v. U4 (MAX 1406) pin 8 should be -5 to -25v : reads -28v Test Equipment Used: DL-1 and MFJ dummy loads. SX-200 power meter. I have given the board a close visual inspection and nothing looks bad. The red and green leads on T4 go to the correct pads. Any ideas? Thanks very much. Harvey KN6VP -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.3/361 - Release Date: 6/11/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.3/361 - Release Date: 6/11/2006 ___ 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] KPA100 Problem
Hello everyone. I almost made it to the finish line with my K2. I'm encountering a problem with the KPA100 SWR Bridge Null Adjustment (C1). I have everything hooked up correctly as far as I can determine. I set the power knob for 5.0 W. Enter tune mode and adjust C1 to get 1.0-1 SWR on the K2 display. The best I can achieve is 3.6w and 3.4-1 SWR. When the display reads this value my SX-200 power meter indicates about 18 watts out!! Also some of the voltages read a little high: D13 cathode should be 90 to 150v : reads 158v. U4 (MAX 1406) pin 8 should be -5 to -25v : reads -28v Test Equipment Used: DL-1 and MFJ dummy loads. SX-200 power meter. I have given the board a close visual inspection and nothing looks bad. The red and green leads on T4 go to the correct pads. Any ideas? Thanks very much. Harvey KN6VPNo virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.3/361 - Release Date: 6/11/2006 ___ 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] K60XV Problem
Don, I adjusted the VCO range and ended up with 0.551 vdc at 5000 kHz on the meter and I can now receive WWV at 5000 kHz. Apparently thats enough voltage to work. What I did was adjust L30 so the voltage at 4000 kHz went from 6.52 vdc to 7.35 vdc. All voltages are between 2.715 vdc and 7.350 vdc on the meter. Harvey KN6VP - Original Message - From: "Don Wilhelm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Harvey Howell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 7:23 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K60XV Problem Harvey, Re-check the VCO range (voltage on the left end of R30), and be certain all the ands fall within the proper range. It is normal for the VCO voltage to become so small below 5300 kHz that the tuning will not continue on down to 5000 Hz. Also the response of the bandpass filter may fall off quite a bit at 5000 Hz which will reduce the ability to hear at that frequency. I cannot speak to your 'buzz-saw' - you will have to be more specific. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Harvey Howell Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 9:53 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K60XV Problem Hello everyone. I installed a 60 meter board last night and it seems to have a problem. When I entered 5000 kHz I had what sounds like a loud oscillator sound on the audio. I turned on another radio and had WWV loud and clear at 5000 kHz in that radio. When I increase the frequency the oscillator sound goes away (maybe just beyond my hearing) and I hear a very faint sw station at 5070 kHz. Between 5070 kHz and 5300 kHz I can't hear the buzz saw and I adjusted the trimmers for max power out. I'm not getting any error messages on the display. So far I haven't found any visible assembly errors. Has anyone had this problem before? Any ideas what might be bad? On a previous K2 I built with this option I heard WWV right away at 5000 kHz. Thanks very much. Harvey KN6VP -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.7.4/351 - Release Date: 5/29/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.0/352 - Release Date: 5/30/2006 ___ 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] K60XV Problem
Thanks Mark. My other K2, S/N 5022 receives WWV on 5000 kHz real good. This one is S/N 5404. Last night I tuned my Sony 2010 receiver to 5000 kHz and it almost pegged the meter...the path just happened to be open. I'll let you know if I am able to get this rig to do it. Harvey KN6VP - Original Message - From: "Mark Bayern" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Harvey Howell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 2:11 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K60XV Problem Harvey, I found that I could adjust the VCO voltage to keep the VCO in lock at 5MHz -- however, I have yet to copy WWV at 5MHz. And, I did get that 'buzz saw' sound when the VCO is not in lock. Good luck -- if you find you can copy WWV at 5M, please let me know about it. Mark On 5/30/06, Harvey Howell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks Don. I think the VCO voltage is too low at 5000kHz. At 5300 kHz it reads 1.084 vdc on my Fluke 179. I will have to go back to the adjustment routine in the K2 manual and see if I can shift all the voltages enough. On my previous K2 it worked great at 5000kHz. The buzz saw sound to me is like hearing some internally generated low frequency and nothing else. The frequency changes a little bit when I attach the DMM lead to R30. Thanks for your help. Harvey KN6VP - Original Message - From: "Don Wilhelm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Harvey Howell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 7:23 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K60XV Problem > Harvey, > > Re-check the VCO range (voltage on the left end of R30), and be certain > all > the ands fall within the proper range. It is normal for the VCO > voltage > to > become so small below 5300 kHz that the tuning will not continue on > down > to > 5000 Hz. Also the response of the bandpass filter may fall off quite a > bit > at 5000 Hz which will reduce the ability to hear at that frequency. > > I cannot speak to your 'buzz-saw' - you will have to be more specific. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > >> -Original Message- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Harvey Howell >> Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 9:53 AM >> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Subject: [Elecraft] K60XV Problem >> >> >> Hello everyone. I installed a 60 meter board last night and it >> seems to have a problem. When I entered 5000 kHz I had what >> sounds like a loud oscillator sound on the audio. I turned on >> another radio and had WWV loud and clear at 5000 kHz in that >> radio. When I increase the frequency the oscillator sound goes >> away (maybe just beyond my hearing) and I hear a very faint sw >> station at 5070 kHz. Between 5070 kHz and 5300 kHz I can't hear >> the buzz saw and I adjusted the trimmers for max power out. I'm >> not getting any error messages on the display. So far I haven't >> found any visible assembly errors. Has anyone had this problem >> before? Any ideas what might be bad? On a previous K2 I built >> with this option I heard WWV right away at 5000 kHz. Thanks very much. >> >> Harvey KN6VP > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.7.4/351 - Release Date: > 5/29/2006 > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.7.4/351 - Release Date: 5/29/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / 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] K60XV Problem
Yes, thanks Sjoerd. Harvey KN6VP - Original Message - From: "Sjoerd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 1:44 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K60XV Problem Did you change the D19 parameter? Just my 1st thought... Good luck! Sjoerd PE2SVN -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Namens Harvey Howell Verzonden: dinsdag 30 mei 2006 22:33 Aan: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Onderwerp: Re: [Elecraft] K60XV Problem Thanks Don. I think the VCO voltage is too low at 5000kHz. At 5300 kHz it reads 1.084 vdc on my Fluke 179. I will have to go back to the adjustment routine in the K2 manual and see if I can shift all the voltages enough. On my previous K2 it worked great at 5000kHz. The buzz saw sound to me is like hearing some internally generated low frequency and nothing else. The frequency changes a little bit when I attach the DMM lead to R30. Thanks for your help. Harvey KN6VP - Original Message - From: "Don Wilhelm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Harvey Howell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 7:23 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K60XV Problem Harvey, Re-check the VCO range (voltage on the left end of R30), and be certain all the ands fall within the proper range. It is normal for the VCO voltage to become so small below 5300 kHz that the tuning will not continue on down to 5000 Hz. Also the response of the bandpass filter may fall off quite a bit at 5000 Hz which will reduce the ability to hear at that frequency. I cannot speak to your 'buzz-saw' - you will have to be more specific. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Harvey Howell Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 9:53 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K60XV Problem Hello everyone. I installed a 60 meter board last night and it seems to have a problem. When I entered 5000 kHz I had what sounds like a loud oscillator sound on the audio. I turned on another radio and had WWV loud and clear at 5000 kHz in that radio. When I increase the frequency the oscillator sound goes away (maybe just beyond my hearing) and I hear a very faint sw station at 5070 kHz. Between 5070 kHz and 5300 kHz I can't hear the buzz saw and I adjusted the trimmers for max power out. I'm not getting any error messages on the display. So far I haven't found any visible assembly errors. Has anyone had this problem before? Any ideas what might be bad? On a previous K2 I built with this option I heard WWV right away at 5000 kHz. Thanks very much. Harvey KN6VP -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.7.4/351 - Release Date: 5/29/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / 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 ___ 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: 268.7.4/351 - Release Date: 5/29/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / 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] K60XV Problem
Thanks Don. I think the VCO voltage is too low at 5000kHz. At 5300 kHz it reads 1.084 vdc on my Fluke 179. I will have to go back to the adjustment routine in the K2 manual and see if I can shift all the voltages enough. On my previous K2 it worked great at 5000kHz. The buzz saw sound to me is like hearing some internally generated low frequency and nothing else. The frequency changes a little bit when I attach the DMM lead to R30. Thanks for your help. Harvey KN6VP - Original Message - From: "Don Wilhelm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Harvey Howell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 7:23 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K60XV Problem Harvey, Re-check the VCO range (voltage on the left end of R30), and be certain all the ands fall within the proper range. It is normal for the VCO voltage to become so small below 5300 kHz that the tuning will not continue on down to 5000 Hz. Also the response of the bandpass filter may fall off quite a bit at 5000 Hz which will reduce the ability to hear at that frequency. I cannot speak to your 'buzz-saw' - you will have to be more specific. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Harvey Howell Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 9:53 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K60XV Problem Hello everyone. I installed a 60 meter board last night and it seems to have a problem. When I entered 5000 kHz I had what sounds like a loud oscillator sound on the audio. I turned on another radio and had WWV loud and clear at 5000 kHz in that radio. When I increase the frequency the oscillator sound goes away (maybe just beyond my hearing) and I hear a very faint sw station at 5070 kHz. Between 5070 kHz and 5300 kHz I can't hear the buzz saw and I adjusted the trimmers for max power out. I'm not getting any error messages on the display. So far I haven't found any visible assembly errors. Has anyone had this problem before? Any ideas what might be bad? On a previous K2 I built with this option I heard WWV right away at 5000 kHz. Thanks very much. Harvey KN6VP -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.7.4/351 - Release Date: 5/29/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / 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
[Elecraft] K60XV Problem
Hello everyone. I installed a 60 meter board last night and it seems to have a problem. When I entered 5000 kHz I had what sounds like a loud oscillator sound on the audio. I turned on another radio and had WWV loud and clear at 5000 kHz in that radio. When I increase the frequency the oscillator sound goes away (maybe just beyond my hearing) and I hear a very faint sw station at 5070 kHz. Between 5070 kHz and 5300 kHz I can't hear the buzz saw and I adjusted the trimmers for max power out. I'm not getting any error messages on the display. So far I haven't found any visible assembly errors. Has anyone had this problem before? Any ideas what might be bad? On a previous K2 I built with this option I heard WWV right away at 5000 kHz. Thanks very much. Harvey KN6VPNo virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / 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
[Elecraft] Cal PLL Problem
Hello everyone. I'm having a problem calibrating the dial on my K2. I followed the procedure by Wayne to set the master oscillator with C22 on the control board. I am able to use the signal at 10 MHz an get the readings to match up at TP1 and TP2. However when I run CAL PLL the dial is off by about .30 high. I noticed that when I hear the tone from WWV and touch the RF probe to TP3 the tone increases in frequency. After I let go of the probe the frequency remains higher. I think this is causing CAL PLL to come up with bad readings. I removed TP3 and just touched the solder pad but I still hear the increase in frequency as long as the RF probe is connected. Does anyone have an idea what might cause this problem? Thanks. Harvey KN6VPNo virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.6/340 - Release Date: 5/15/2006 ___ 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 Noise Blanker Problem (Feature?)
Hi Bob. I tried switching the NB threshold and it has no effect on the NR on my K2 s/n 5022. Harvey KN6VP - Original Message - From: "Bob Patten" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Elecraft Reflector" ; "Lyle Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2006 10:44 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Noise Blanker Problem (Feature?) Hi Gary, I finally discovered what the NB was doing on every other threshhold change. What I had perceived as a drop in level was actually the DSP Noise Reduction being turned on and off. Each time the NB is switched from low to high threshhold, the DSP NR is either turned on or off depending on its present state. I guess I should consider this a bonus, since I only have to push one key (albeit twice) for NR instead of pushing Display and Band+. Now though, I'm wondering if this behaviour is unique to my K2 or if any with both Noise Blanker and DSP installed exhibit the same? You said you didn't hear any change on yours when cycling NB threshhold, but did that K2 also have DSP installed? I'll post this to the list also - maybe someone else can verify whether this is unique to mine or common to all... -- 73, Bob Patten, N4BPPlantation, FL E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.qsl.net/n4bp QRP ARCI #3412SOC #1ARS #799SMIRK #6625 FISTS #7871 ___ 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: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.0/305 - Release Date: 4/8/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.0/305 - Release Date: 4/8/2006 ___ 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] KSB2 P1 Wiring Questions
There is a new item from MFJ that people may find helpful when interfacing a
mic to the K2. Its an MFJ-655 mic equalizer/conditioner/preamp that is
supposed to interface any mic to just about any rig. It takes two types of
mic connectors and the jumpering is done in the MFJ-655. You can use the
standard setup with 2 pin jumper blocks in the K2 and not have to make any
changes there. I don't have one but I think I will buy it soon. Read about
it on the MFJ website.
73, Harvey KN6VP
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From: "Don Wilhelm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>;
Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 7:26 PM
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KSB2 P1 Wiring Questions
Folks,
My advice on mic wiring - unless you must use the mics with multiple rigs,
wire the mic configuration header for the Elecraft mics, and then change
the
wiring at the mic plug to match the Elecraft configuration.
By doing that, it certainly simplifies things a whole lot. I see no sense
in wiring your Elecraft rig to work with a Yaesu mic (for instance) since
that slaves you forevermore to using the Yaesu mic wiring configuaration.
IMHO, if you have only an Elecraft station, the mic plugs should be wired
for the Elecraft configuration. -- If you must use the mics on multiple
rigs, then yes, I can understand that you might want to use that
manufacturers mic wiring on your K2 so you can connect any mic wired for
that rig, but lacking that, I say, change the mic wiring to the Elecraft
mic
wiring and you cannot go wrong.
73,
Don W3FPR
-Original Message-
I've successfully completed the KSB2 module for my K2/100 through p. 16
in the manual, front panel PCB component installation.
Now it's time for mic configuration, p. 17. Winding toroids, soldering
multi-pin connectors and IC's, stuffing capacitors, etc.--those I don't
mind. However, when it comes to mic configuration and the possibility of
fouling up my K2 via an incorrectly-wired 5V line--that's when I get
jittery.
Here are the details:
1) Initial mic to be used: Kenwood MC-60
2) Eventual mic to be used: Radio Shack RS 33-1187 headset
3) P1 wiring method: N0SS's computer plug (thanks for the info on your
website, Tom) or two-pin jumpers--both are at hand.
After studying the KSB2 manual and reading postings in the Elecraft
reflector archives, here are some questions:
1) Several reflector postings mention that for Kenwood settings, just use
jumpers straight across for all the "Signal" and "Mic pin" connections.
However, on p. 18 under Kenwood mics, there's a note: "Do not connect
pin 5 unless mic has internal preamp," and another, "Leave pin 6 of the
mic unconnected."
I plead ignorance--does the MC-60 have an internal preamp? If it does,
according to the manual I should connect signal pin 6 to mic pin 5.
2) I've read a posting that mentions leaving the bottom slide switch on
the MC-60 "off." Done. Wonder if this negates the warning listed above
and I should just leave signal pin 6 ("5V") unconnected?
3) The MC-60 has two impedance settings, 50K and 500--is there a
preferred setting with the K2?
4) Any suggestions for wiring an 8-pin female mic plug from the RS
33-1187 that'll be compatible with Kenwood P1 settings?
Finally, it's been mentioned before but for those who need it here's the
Radio Shack part number for a package of ten two-pin jumpers: 276-1512.
73,
John, N7ON K2/100 S/N 5023
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Re: [Elecraft] 40 & 60 meters K2 #5266
Also Cary, don't forget to go into the menu (might be secondary menu) and set D19 to Y to enable 60 meter band. Harvey KN6VP - Original Message - From: "H. Cary III" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: ; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 7:32 PM Subject: [Elecraft] 40 & 60 meters K2 #5266 Tom- I hate to bother you again but I've encountered another glitch. After I located the problem on 40 meters with your Cheap 'N Dirty Signal tracing (very effective!), everything aligned perfectly on all bands. This weekend, I installed the 60 meter and 160 meter mods and when I powered up my K2 recognized both - that was the good news. The bad news is I can hear no signals on 40 meters and only hiss on 60 but I am clueless as to whether there are any signals on that 60 meter band since its so new (all I hear is a loud hissing and the same on 40 meters). I hooked up my DMM to R30 and get a steady 7.95 volts (a bit above the 7.5 max in the manual but within 10%...the voltage does not change whether I am on 7000, 7300, 5300 or 5450it doesn't budge - a steady 7.95 volts I tried aligning L30 on transmit and can't get above .3 volts on the power meter (that's "point 3" volts). Aligning L30 on receive is equally as disappointing - the audio his doesn't vary in intensity at all. On 160, my receive antennna (R ant) menu is on "off" so that's not an issue. I hear signals on 160 and the voltages on alignment are 1.85 volts at 1800 Mhz and 6.85 at 2000 Mhz. I'm fairly confident the 160 mod is not the problem (but next time I'll install one mod at a time and align before doing the next! But I did have to take the heat sink off to install both so it made sense at the time). I have checked J15 and I have continuity between pins 1 and 3 (that replaced C-6 which was my original problem with being deaf on 40 meters). At this point, I'm tempted to remove the 60 meter mode and replace some RF Board components to put it back to the original state but I hate to throw in the towel so easily. Have you any ideas? 73, Cary, K4TM K2 #5266 From: H. Cary III Sent: Fri 2/17/2006 11:20 PM To: Tom Hammond Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: K4TM K-2 deaf...no wonde! Tom- I just substituted a 5pF NPO from W4QE's "junk" box of parts and my K-2 now has ears...thanks again for all your help...tomorrow I'll work on the receiver alignment...even without it my K-2 sure does sound good!! Thanks again for all your help. 73, "H" Cary, K4TM ___ 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: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.2/274 - Release Date: 3/3/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.2/274 - Release Date: 3/3/2006 ___ 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] 40 & 60 meters K2 #5266
Cary, on 60 meters I usually pick up WWV loud at 5000 kHz in the evening. Harvey KN6VP - Original Message - From: "H. Cary III" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: ; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 7:32 PM Subject: [Elecraft] 40 & 60 meters K2 #5266 Tom- I hate to bother you again but I've encountered another glitch. After I located the problem on 40 meters with your Cheap 'N Dirty Signal tracing (very effective!), everything aligned perfectly on all bands. This weekend, I installed the 60 meter and 160 meter mods and when I powered up my K2 recognized both - that was the good news. The bad news is I can hear no signals on 40 meters and only hiss on 60 but I am clueless as to whether there are any signals on that 60 meter band since its so new (all I hear is a loud hissing and the same on 40 meters). I hooked up my DMM to R30 and get a steady 7.95 volts (a bit above the 7.5 max in the manual but within 10%...the voltage does not change whether I am on 7000, 7300, 5300 or 5450it doesn't budge - a steady 7.95 volts I tried aligning L30 on transmit and can't get above .3 volts on the power meter (that's "point 3" volts). Aligning L30 on receive is equally as disappointing - the audio his doesn't vary in intensity at all. On 160, my receive antennna (R ant) menu is on "off" so that's not an issue. I hear signals on 160 and the voltages on alignment are 1.85 volts at 1800 Mhz and 6.85 at 2000 Mhz. I'm fairly confident the 160 mod is not the problem (but next time I'll install one mod at a time and align before doing the next! But I did have to take the heat sink off to install both so it made sense at the time). I have checked J15 and I have continuity between pins 1 and 3 (that replaced C-6 which was my original problem with being deaf on 40 meters). At this point, I'm tempted to remove the 60 meter mode and replace some RF Board components to put it back to the original state but I hate to throw in the towel so easily. Have you any ideas? 73, Cary, K4TM K2 #5266 From: H. Cary III Sent: Fri 2/17/2006 11:20 PM To: Tom Hammond Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: K4TM K-2 deaf...no wonde! Tom- I just substituted a 5pF NPO from W4QE's "junk" box of parts and my K-2 now has ears...thanks again for all your help...tomorrow I'll work on the receiver alignment...even without it my K-2 sure does sound good!! Thanks again for all your help. 73, "H" Cary, K4TM ___ 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: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.2/274 - Release Date: 3/3/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.2/274 - Release Date: 3/3/2006 ___ 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] Anderson Power Pole connectors
Hi Brent. I think Tower Hobbies and Hobby People both carry them. I use them in my electric R/C planes. Check them out on the net. Harvey KN6VP - Original Message - From: "Brent Sutphin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 7:16 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Anderson Power Pole connectors Were is a good source for Anderson Power Pole connectors. I have found several places but they all seem to have a minimum order? Thanks Brent WB4X ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): 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: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.2/274 - Release Date: 3/3/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.2/274 - Release Date: 3/3/2006 ___ 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
[Elecraft] Adjusting L34 in the K2
Hi everyone. I just finished aligning my K2 with Spectrogram and part of it was aligning the I.F stage using L34. The manual says to set the slug 1 turn down from the top and adjust for the largest difference between the internal signal at 7 MHz and the noise around it. Well, I found that the best setting was with the slug all the way down and bottomed out. Has anyone else had their's tune like that? I'm running the radio now and the audio sounds much better even with the DSP on. It also seems very sensitive. Harvey KN6VPNo virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.2/274 - Release Date: 3/3/2006 ___ 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] The Toroid Guy
Thanks to everyone who responded to my question about the toroid guy. Yes Mike I know what you mean. I wound the coils for a T1, K1, KX1, and K2 so far but I have another K2 due to arrive this AM. My first K2(#5022) took about 2.5 months to build because I took my time. I did take my time winding the coils and I scraped the leads clean and had no trouble with the solder joints on them. I have the K2 on the air SSB and it is performing perfectly. I think I will probably go with the toroid guy for the second K2. I want it to be the absolute best build I can do so it may take even longer. 73 de Harvey KN6VP - Original Message - From: "Mike Markowski" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 7:04 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] The Toroid Guy Since your kit comes with everything I'd recommend winding one or two and see what you think. I agree with Dave that it's not hard, and for me was also a very nice change of pace. Along those lines, once the rig is built it's built forever. So don't rush. Take your time and enjoy every second of the build! Not just for the sake of quality, but to simply enjoy a phase of the K2 that's over way too fast. Mike AB3AP K2 #4834 PS Plus, you get the happy feeling of having 'done it all'. Mine opened up: http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/station/pics/k2-iii.jpg Dave Lowenstein wrote: I found winding the toroids a lot less boring and time-consuming than installing several hundred resistors and capacitors that I could hardly see. Dave N7AF ___ 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: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.1/273 - Release Date: 3/2/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.1/273 - Release Date: 3/2/2006 ___ 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] The Toroid Guy
Has anyone used toroids from the 'Toroid Guy' to build a K2? Are his wound better or neater than someone can do by hand (I assume his are machine wound)? Is it worthwhile to buy his? Thanks. Harvey KN6VPNo virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.1/272 - Release Date: 3/1/2006 ___ 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] K2 microphone advice
Hi Phil. There is a new item from MFJ you might want to look at. I think its an MFJ-655 microphone equilizer/conditioner that will adapt almost any mic with either a round plug or modular to any radio. It has jumpers that can be arranged to accomodate any mic and radio configuration. Go to the MFJ web site and read about it. It does a lot more with a mic than what I've just described too. Harvey KN6VP - Original Message - From: "Phil Kane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 7:35 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 microphone advice On Wed, 1 Mar 2006 20:25:49 -0500, H. Cary III wrote: I admit I'm probably spoiled by the "plug 'n play" hand mikes I've used with previous Kenwood/Icom rigs and I'd really like something like that to use with my K2. If the Elecraft/Heil MH2 were still available I wouldn't be asking for help but it's not. What do others of you use? Also, does it need to be a mike with any special features? Has anyone adapted a mike with an 8-pin modular plug for use with the K2? My station desk mike is an Adonis (Japanese) that is supposed to have an adapter cable for a Kenwood 8-pin round connector, but the word that I get from the importer is that Adonis is no longer servicing the US market - maybe he can get it, maybe not. If not, my adapter cable for the ICOM 9-pin modular socket is what I got. -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon ___ 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: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.1/272 - Release Date: 3/1/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.1/272 - Release Date: 3/1/2006 ___ 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] K2 - grounding of RCVR filter Xtals
Hi Glenn. Here is the approach I used and it worked fine for me. I held each xtal in one of those extra hands devices that has several alligator clips on it. Then I put the ground wire in the other alligator clip and positioned it so the wire is on the side of the xtal then solder. I did it this way on the side of each xtal so when I put it on the board all I had to do was solder the four leads on the board and trim. The alligator clip serves as a nice little heat sink too. Harvey KN6VP - Original Message - From: "ON4WIX" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 12:27 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K2 - grounding of RCVR filter Xtals Hi all My K2 s/n 5361 is coming together nicely, up to now I've encountered no problems whatsoever. I just installed the receiver filter Xtals X7 through X11 and now I've arrived at the point where these Xtals have to be grounded (page 53, last step). The manual states that a special grounding technique is required for the grounding of X7-X11. Instead of soldering a grounding lead to the top of the Xtal housings the manual states that the grounding wires need to be soldered to the sides of the housings. There are 2 grounding pads for each Xtal. My question is: is it absolutely imperative to use 2 grounding leads for each Xtal? I don't see too many problems soldering the leads near the outer edge of the PC board, but the soldering points at the opposite sides of the housings are awfully close to RP4 and RP5... Any suggestions as to how I should go about soldering the grounding leads at those sides of the Xtal housings? Thanks for any advice. 73 de Glenn ON4WIX ___ 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: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.1/271 - Release Date: 2/28/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.1/271 - Release Date: 2/28/2006 ___ 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] Getting K2 DSP To Work
Hi all. I am operating my K2 and trying to get the DSP to work well. I think I have the denoiser settings working a little bit but I haven't been able to get the automatic notch, nt, set. The other day I had a signal coming in on LSB and there was a hetrodyne on it. I turned on the notch and thought it would find and suppress the hetrodyne tone but it didn't seem to know it was there. Could someone who understands this DSP better than I do give me some beta and decay numbers for nr and nt that I could use as a starting point? Thanks very much. Harvey KN6VPNo virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.11/264 - Release Date: 2/17/2006 ___ 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] Checking out noise blanker
Here is how I checked out the noise blanker in my K1. I have a small antenna in the same room as the K1. When I take off my sweater it snaps crackles and pops and I can hear it in the speaker. Turn on the noise blanker, take off the sweater and no pops in the speaker. I tried it several times. Should work the same for the K2. Harvey KN6VPNo virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.11/264 - Release Date: 2/17/2006 ___ 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] T1 and XV50
Does anyone know if the Elecraft T1 tuner would be a good tuner to use with the Elecraft XV50 transverter? Since I have a K2/100 and a T1 and have never been on 6 meters I am thinking about giving it a try. Harvey KN6VP K2 # 5022No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.14.23/243 - Release Date: 1/27/2006 ___ 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] Push Button Switch Life
Does anyone know what the design life is for the push button switches on the K2/K1/KX1? Harvey KN6VPNo virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.14.22/238 - Release Date: 1/23/2006 ___ 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] KNB1 Kit
Hello everyone. I just joined the group lately and have been reading some of your emails. So far I have built a T1, KX1 # 1192, K2/100 # 5022 and several of the mini kits. I'm just starting K1 #2157. Everything worked ok except the K2 SSB board. I ended up having to buy another one to get it to work right. The first board worked ok except when I selected ALC metering and/or VOX. With either/both selected my voice peaks dropped about 40-50% no matter what the set power level. I replaced 11 components on that board and it still didn't work. The new board worked fine. The factory wasn't able to figure it out either and told me that there must be something very strange about that board. I must agree. Nothing visible. Harvey KN6VPNo virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.14.21/235 - Release Date: 1/19/2006 ___ 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
