[Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 compared with the latest "Ultra Portable"

[Irma & Linas(LY2H)]

I have both the FT- 817nd ( since ten years)  and the KX-2 ( since about
two years).
 The '817 used to be an unbeatable champion in the QRP rigs class for many
years due to its versatility, all-band (160m -70cm) all mode features. It
travelled with me all accross Europe and did a great job in casual
hotel-style operation but also in a big contests' QRP category with very
good results. With a third-party DSP filter (Bhi-Dsp module) installed this
rig was and still is a very welcome in my shack,  last but not least due to
its VHF/UHF full-feature coverage including  sattelite operation .On the
downside , the FT'817 needs quite a lot of energy to produce its 5W and
that makes the operation from its internal battery practically useless. The
lack of a built in ATU is another minus, eventhough the Elecraft's T-1 mini
tuner comes as a great solution for this  :)). Tiny display is yet another
minus.

As it comes to KX-2 it is my favourite and major  rig now for all of my HF
QRP activities, incl working mobile. The first thing wich struck me,
compare to the FT817, was a KX-2 internal battery which REALY worked for
many hours uncharged! Even if in a hotel room or in the car I prefere to
run it on the battery since it much more convienient, less wiring and QRM
from the switching power supply ( only few brands of ps are almost no
noise). The power consumption both on RX and especially TX in the KX2 was
another pleasant surprise! What it takes for the FT-817 to produce 5 W is
enough or even less for KX-2 to yeald up good 10W! This comes as a great
advantage when taking part in the QRP contests, since a 10W amplifier
stands easily the heavy-duty style contest operation when run at the 5 W
level. For a casual operation when the 5W QRP is not a requirement I like
it very much to have 10-12 W in such a compact box. I also like the large
display and great functionality in KX-2 , like built in messages for CW and
even SSB. The message feature makes it much more fun when operating mobile
or in the contest ( especially voice messaging , since I hate shouting cq
for hours :)). The DSP filtering  makes the receiver's general performing
far better to my opinion  then the FT-817 especially in a crowdy
environment like FD or a contest. Being a programmable SDR rig, the KX-2 is
easily upgradable ( and I like it very much!) for more and better features
which is out of question for an old ( good!) analogue FT-817. The only
thing which the KX-2 lacks on HF is a 160 m band ( and I don't understand
why). As it comes for the VHF/UHF I don't miss it in the KX-2 since it
would be rearly used by the HF hams anyway and it would result in the
bigger size and the price of the rig. There is a KX-3 for that, :) and I
personally still have the FT-817 packed carefully in case I feel a desire
to grab my VHF yagies and rush to a VHF field day, :)).
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 echo in the speaker

[Irma & Linas(LY2H)]

Touching is like you take the radio in to your hands, put it upside down on
the table, removing the back pannel, or just like pushing buttons on the
radio, or like taking  a pen and slightly bumping on the chassis. I have
tried to turn the mic's gain down to 0, but it didn't help.
Linas LY2H

On 2018 vas. 26, pr at 02:09 John Hiatt <hid...@hotmail.com> wrote:

>
> How hard are you touching it?  I am wondering if it could be the internal
> microphone picking it up.
>
>
> John, KC7DRI
>
> --
> *From:* elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net <elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net>
> on behalf of Irma & Linas(LY2H) <irmalina...@gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Sunday, February 25, 2018 1:03 PM
> *To:* elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> *Subject:* [Elecraft] KX2 echo in the speaker
>
> Hello group,
>
> I have a bizzair effect in my KX2. When I touch the chassis of the radio
>  each  touch corresponds with the echo in the speaker. The radio is not
> connected to the antenna, could run on the battery or the PS, the effect is
> there. Touching also makes the Smeter bar move a bit.
> Does anybody has/had the same issue and know the solution?
>
> Thanks , Linas LY2H
>
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[Elecraft] KX2 echo in the speaker

[Irma & Linas(LY2H)]

Hello group,

I have a bizzair effect in my KX2. When I touch the chassis of the radio
 each  touch corresponds with the echo in the speaker. The radio is not
connected to the antenna, could run on the battery or the PS, the effect is
there. Touching also makes the Smeter bar move a bit.
Does anybody has/had the same issue and know the solution?

Thanks , Linas LY2H
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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 with any PA

[Irma & Linas(LY2H)]

Hello, HNY!

Loking for practical info on wiring-up of the KAT500 PA to the any
third-party, non Elecraft PA, incl Home- Made?Is the PTT cable necessary
from KAT 500 to the PA?
Fixing the FAULT alarm while it is on?

Qru direct on this emale or to the group.
73 Linas LY2H.
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[Elecraft] Elecraft KAT500 autotuner in pair with the JUMA PA1000

[Irma & Linas(LY2H)]

Hello group,
I wouold like you to share your personal experience info on the setupping
,wiring and running the two? any tips welcome, like where'd you get the PTT
key line from for the KAT500 to switch?
As a trx I use the K3/ modified to S.
One antenna is balun end fed 43m LW. The other is R8

Season's Greetings!
73 de Linas LY2H
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[Elecraft] kx2 speaker

[Irma & Linas(LY2H)]

John,
I am an owner of kx2 for a few years. I am amazed by the quality of the kx2
speaker. For such a tiny radio with so little space for a speaker , it is a
very well designed construction of the back cover of the radio and the
speaker itself!
73 de Linas LY2H

On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 4:43 AM, John Gibson  wrote:

> Dear KX2 or KX3 owners,
>
> If you own a KX2 or KX3, do you find that the built-in speakers produce
> sound of sufficient loudness and good intelligibility?
>
> I do not (yet) own one of these fine radios, so I must ask others for this
> information.
>
> Thank you and 73,
>
> John, no8v
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[Elecraft] KX2 heatsink

[Irma & Linas(LY2H)]

Hello folks,
I am looking for the practical , empyrical, real info based on the
individual measurements of the maximum Key-down time/temperature at the 10w
output of the KX2 before it drops down to 5 W issuing a message of "HI
TEMP". I would also like to learn about comparison of the KX2 stock
heatsink vs the Pro-audio Engineering KX22 product.

The reason is that I have decided to install the KX22 on my KX2 ( # 148*)
after a short dx-pedition to Aland islands in May. I was handling quite a
pile-up from the hotel room and after some 5 min of intensive CQ-ing and
answering on CW the PA temperature gone up to 59-60C degrees and the power
dropped down to 5 W and it was frustrating :)
Today I have installed the PAE KX22 heatsink. The key-down at 10 W into a
dummy load in CW mode lasted for around 3 minutes starting from the ambient
temp. 27C. I don't think this is very impressive baring in mind the
Pro-audio's  claim of the 250% key-down time improvement. Unfortunately, I
was not so smart to test the key-down time with the stock heatsink before I
changed it to the new one, :) But I remember Wayne was posting  here in the
previous thread something abt 7 min of key-down at 10W... So, with the 250%
improvement with the KX22 it should  last... for some 24 min?! in my case,
It doesn't sound very realistic , neither 7 min with the stock heatsink,
nor 24 min with the Pro-Audio ( maybe ,bad thermal contact, not enough of
grease?). That's why it would be very interesting  to compare the real-life
empyrical data of the other KX2 owners.

73! Linas LY2H
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Re: [Elecraft] T1 doesn't tune nor read power levels

[Irma & Linas(LY2H)]

Please check the D1/D2 chain, replace if necessary . I had the similar
problem, Elecraft support advised me to do this.
More info and the schematics on my Facebook page LY2H.

73 Linas LY2H


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[Elecraft] Good length off the antenna

[Irma & Linas(LY2H)]

Hello,
8,8m could be a good length for your pole to tune from 40-6 m. It is
important to avoid the half wave lengths and its harmonics on the operating
frequency because it will produce a very high ( kiloohms) impedance which
normal tuner won't tune. Unless you go onpurpously for a 1/2 lambda
monoband antenna. It is very effective , needs a very short counterpoise
but you need to have special tuner, even the simpliest one made of a coil
and a variable cap. If you want multiband with a internal tuner, the
mentioned length is ok for all bands. There is many I more good lengths ,
you may google it on the net. I use  8,8m + 8,8m of couterpoise on the
ground  with my KX2 tuner for the outings and I have a 43m end fed wire for
a fixed 160-6 m operation at home with multiple quarter  wave radials on
the roof.
73 Linas LY2H

<<
Cc:
Bcc:
Date: Sun, 7 May 2017 10:24:14 +0300
Subject: [Elecraft] Good length for portable antenna
I'm taking my K2/10 to a school on Wednesday to do a demonstration. I
have a 10m fiberglass pole, and my plan is to hook a wire to it and
either lean it against something or bungee-cord tie it to a bike rack or
whatever is there. I will deploy a counterpoise wire on the ground.
Given that it is the middle of the day, I will probably try 20 or 17m,>>>
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 firmware with 4 programmable functions and home/field ATU settings

[Irma & Linas(LY2H)]

Thanks Wayne!
Pf1-Pf4 in the rev.2.75 works just great and makes my mobile operations so
much easier! I have assigned Pf1 to VOX, Pf2 to XIT, Pf3 to BKLIGHT, Pf4 to
DUAL RX ( that's more for fixed rather than mobile use).
I have yet to discover the sense of having two ATU Data Sets. Theoretically
it lets you to skip the tuning procedure each time you swap the known
antennas. But practically what matters is how many buttons you need to push
to get the antenna tuned. So, with two ATU sets you have to push at least 3
buttons ( go to menu, choose the set, go back to general display) in order
to get the antenna  right. But for ordinary tuning procedure you only need
to push the ATU button once and the antenna ( any antenna) gets tuned in a
second! :) . And last but not least, even the same antenna may need
different tuning depending on the physical condition like snow, rain etc.

Anyway, thanks for a quick reactions to the elecrafters community ideas!
Happy Easter everybody!
73 Linas LY2H


On 2017 bal. 15, št at 22:30 Wayne Burdick  wrote:

> KX2 beta firmware rev 2.75 has two new features: 4 programmable switch
> functions, and two full sets of ATU data, typically used for home/field or
> for two different antennas that overlap in their band coverage. The
> firmware can be found at:
>
>http://www.elecraft.com/KX2/kx2_software.htm
>
> There’s one minor issue; using PF1-PF4 with some menu entries (like TIME)
> doesn’t allow use of the numeric keypad digits. This will be corrected in
> the next release.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
> * * *
>
> KX2 MCU 2.75 / DSP 1.49, 4-3-2017
>
> * FOUR PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS:  The KX2 now has four programmable
> functions, PF1-PF4, rather than one. These can be used to quickly access
> often-used menu entries. To set up a programmable function, locate the
> desired menu entry, hold PFn, then tap any of ‘1’ through ‘4’. Exit the
> menu. From then on, the menu function can be accessed using the associated
> PFn switch. If a menu entry has only two values (such as ON/OFF), accessing
> it via a programmable function will select the alternate value, then exit
> the menu immediately. This is especially useful with menu entries such as
> DUAL RX, VOX MD, ALT MD, and ATU DATA (see rev. 2.73, below).
>
> * TWO ATU DATA SETS:  The KX2 will now store two full sets of per-band
> data for the internal ATU (KXAT2). Use the ATU DATA menu entry to select
> which set to use. Typically SET 1 is used at a home location, and SET 2 for
> field operation. They can also be used in cases where more than one antenna
> is available for a given band. (Note: The ATU DATA menu entry has no effect
> on KXAT100 ATU data, which is already stored separately for each of the
> KXPA100 amplifier’s antenna jacks. The KX2 can remotely switch KXPA100
> antennas using the ANT.X SW menu entry.)
>
> * ATU LC NETWORK VALUE DISPLAY:  In either the ATU.DATA or ATU MD menu
> entry, tapping the "ATU" switch shows the present values of L (inductance),
> C (capacitance) and N (L-network configuration). This applies only to the
> internal ATU (KXAT2). The displayed data format is LxxCxxNy.  is a
> 2-digit hexadecimal value that, when converted to binary, shows which ATU L
> or C relays are engaged.  shows which side of the L-network the
> capacitance is on: Nt = TX side, and NA = antenna side.
>
> * ATU CLEAR AFFECTS ONLY CURRENT DATA SET: Within the ATU DATA or ATU MD
> menu entries, CLR (hold of the OFS/B knob) now clears KXAT2 ATU data only
> for the presently selected data set (SET 1 or SET 2) on the present band.
> As before, CLR is recommended when using the internal ATU with a new
> antenna. Once the data is cleared, very few ATU tune operations will
> usually be needed to cover an entire band. Note: If a KXPA100 amplifier is
> connected, the CLR operation applies to the KXAT100 ATU’s
> per-band/per-antenna data, not to the data for the internal KXAT2 ATU.
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 firmware with 4 programmable functions; need testers

[Irma & Linas(LY2H)]

Good news and thanks!
Looking fwd for this great improvement to be download-redy for the rest of
us.
I am a new (up to 2 months) KX2 user so the first things I found myself
missing is more Pfn buttons, at least 2. Now there going to be 4 of them!
So my first set would be PF1 =VOX, PF2= XIT, PF3=BKLIGHT, PF4=PS. Using the
radio car mobile a lot I already use the existing Pfn for the VOX in CW
mode, and the XIT is the second mostly needed. I will finaly decide on the
last two after some more time of variety usage.
73 Linas LY2H

On 2017 bal. 9, sk at 21:20 Chuck Guenther  wrote:

> Beta firmware v. 2.75 works very nicely, Wayne.  Thanks for this!
>
> My choices for Pfn are:
> PF1 = SUB on/off
> PF2 = RF Gain
> PF3 = AGC THR
> PF4 = Amp Hrs
>
> 73,  Chuck Guenther  NI0C
>
>
> Quote from Monday, April 3:
>
> "Hi all,
>
> The latest KX2 field-test firmware provides four programmable functions,
> PF1-PF4, accessed using the PFn switch. This feature was inspired by both
> the original KX2 field testers and responses to our recent question about
> additions to the KX line.
>
> Having four programmable functions rather than one really helps. The KX2
> has fewer switches than the KX3, making it a bit more dependent on the menu
> for often-used functions.
>
> If you’d like to give this new release a try, let me know. (Which menu
> entries would you assign to PF1 through PF4?)
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Matching Power Amplifier

[Irma & Linas(LY2H)]

No it doesn't, at least for the engineers who created this little tuner.
Please check the Elecraft T-1 FAQ, :)

*Q:  What’s the highest power level the T1 can handle?  Can I use my 30-40
watt amplifier?*

*A:* The T1 is rated at 20 W SSB/CW and 10 W FM/AM/digital modes. However,
to ensure that the design is rugged, we did stress-testing at 100 watts
(very briefly–don’t do this on purpose). Things got very warm during these
tests, but no damage occurred. We also used the T1 for an extended period
in SSB and CW modes at 40 watts to simulate the emergency use of
backpacking amplifiers. Again, this did not damage the tuner. But just to
be safe, we’re sticking with our 20 W rating."

73 Linas LY2H
On <<<2017 bal. 6, kt at 19:34 Mike Morrow  wrote:

>
>
>
> A subsequent post about using a T1 ATU on the output of a 40 watt external
> amp seems ill-advised, especially for such minimal practical benefit.
>
>
>
> Mike / KK5F>>
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Matching Power Amplifier

[Irma & Linas(LY2H)]

It would be a good idea if the KX2 could be modified in order to get the
Band Data signal from the ACC socket, for as it is now it only provides
with the Key Out signal.  I don't know though how  the Band info is
arranged in the Kx2/KXPA100 combo, may be some RF sensor?

73 Linas LY2H


On 2017 bal. 6, kt at 17:29 Ron Wilcox <rgloga...@gmail.com> wrote:

> qrp guys also makes a nice 50 watt amplifier that works great with the
> KX2, has the cable for it, comes as kit for the fun of putting it together,
> quality product as well
>
> Today is a good day to have a Great Day!
> 73   Ron Wilcox KF7ZN
>
> On Thu, Apr 6, 2017 at 8:18 AM, Irma & Linas(LY2H) <irmalina...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> Nice idea! Before Elecraft steps-in to this PA market, I am using with
> great success and pleasure the Chinese MiNiPa50,:)
> AT 5-6 W in from the Kx2 it yealds clean and healthy 45-50 W output on the
> 80-20m bands and around 40W on higher bands. 6,6A current consumption at
> 13-14V. No 6 m , no ATU though. ( For the ATU I use the famous Elecrat T-1,
> yes, it can stand up to 40 W , just do not tune at this power level, :)) At
> the price of approx 150 USD it is very good value for money, I think.
>
> 73 de Linas LY2H
>
> On 2017 bal. 6, kt at 16:34 Bert Garcia N8NN <n...@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> > I'm enjoying my new KX2 transceiver!  I'd like to see Elecraft make a
> > matching RF amplifier with about 35 watts output with 5 watts in.
> Include
> > an antenna tuner.  Same size and shape and style as the KX2.  Leave out
> the
> > SWR/wattmeter and the antenna switch.  Use a manual bandswitch if it will
> > save money.  80-10 meters only.  Call it the KXPA35.
> >
> > Bert N8NN
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Matching Power Amplifier

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Nice idea! Before Elecraft steps-in to this PA market, I am using with
great success and pleasure the Chinese MiNiPa50,:)
AT 5-6 W in from the Kx2 it yealds clean and healthy 45-50 W output on the
80-20m bands and around 40W on higher bands. 6,6A current consumption at
13-14V. No 6 m , no ATU though. ( For the ATU I use the famous Elecrat T-1,
yes, it can stand up to 40 W , just do not tune at this power level, :)) At
the price of approx 150 USD it is very good value for money, I think.

73 de Linas LY2H

On 2017 bal. 6, kt at 16:34 Bert Garcia N8NN  wrote:

> I'm enjoying my new KX2 transceiver!  I'd like to see Elecraft make a
> matching RF amplifier with about 35 watts output with 5 watts in.  Include
> an antenna tuner.  Same size and shape and style as the KX2.  Leave out the
> SWR/wattmeter and the antenna switch.  Use a manual bandswitch if it will
> save money.  80-10 meters only.  Call it the KXPA35.
>
> Bert N8NN
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Re: [Elecraft] RE/KX3 Future Accessories KX2

[Irma & Linas(LY2H)]

George,
100% supportt! I've been thinking even to swap the KX2 knob with the
lovely-rubber-coated knob of the FT-817ND! Not sure yet  if it is possible
at all, :). Surely, anything original from Elecraft would be of no
hesitations!
Linas LY2H

On 2017 kov. 30, kt at 17:47 George Sereikas  wrote:

>
> Wayne,
>
> I have one small request for the KX2. I’d like to see a replacement VFO
> tuning knob that is easier to tune.  I find that the current knob
> slips/slides off my finger.  A finger “dimple” or maybe something as simple
> as a rubberized knob or cover would do the trick.  Love the KX2 and the
> KX3,  but that one small improvement would be great.
>
> Keep up the great work!
>
> George
> K2WO
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Re: [Elecraft] Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

[Irma & Linas(LY2H)]

1. I support very mich the idea or the need , really, of an in-built
bluetooth rig control and audio I/o connection interface  to a portable
devices. For if you have an iPad or an iPhone you can not connect them to
nothing and nothing can be connected to them by wires :). Yes, I have a
Pigtail thing but it's too complicated to use in the field and it makes one
more box hanging around and the software available is rudimentary one. With
mobile devices taking over laptop and desktop computers almost massively in
the daily life use, not having a chance to use it for the KX line ham radio
applications is just a great mistake!

2. I use my KX2 a lot in the mobile operating with the magmount antenna.
The rig just sits on the front seat near me and it is no problem to operate
the CW paddle. Just one thing - it would be nice a second PF button because
now I have to choose what I want to use it for- the VOX on/off or the Xit
on/off for example. While on road and driving it is tiresome and dangerous
to mingle with the menu settings. Actually the VOX setting should stay
always on if you switch it on. at the moment you have to switch it on on
every  power-up.

73! Linas LY2H
On 2017 kov. 30, kt at 08:37 Steve Sergeant  wrote:

> On 3/29/17 18:35 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> > What future accessories, antennas, etc. would you like to see for the
> KX-line?
>
> Here's a few non-trivial brainstorms:
>
> 1) A bluetooth interface that allows rig control and audio I/O on a
> nearby (smart-) phone. While the front-panel UIs of the KX2  makes
> really clever use of limited knob and switch space, being able to build
> richer interfaces into the phone would be awesome. The possibilities
> become really crazy then: Logging, some kind of mini waterfall display,
> sound recording and playback, comparatively unlimited freq. memories
> with extended meta-data, calendar interaction, storing QSO logs for
> later acknowledgment in email, slow-scan TV support, etc. and too many
> other et ceteras to count.
>
> 2) An automotive (12V) charger for the on-board KX2 battery.
>
> 3) A really tiny, ultralight 9:1 UNUN--perhaps AA battery size. This
> would be for matching a long wire antenna that doesn't start right at
> the radio (instead of using the BNC-binding-posts adapter) in situations
> when you want the radiating wire some distance away, like outside your
> car, tent, or a metal-roofed cabin. Imagine trying to make contacts from
> inside this kind of building in the dead of winter after carrying your
> gear in on skis or snowshoes: [ http://clairtappaanlodge.com/bradley-hut ]
>
> 4) An "Otter Box" style or neoprene case for both the KX2 & KX3 that
> would protect them from slightly rougher handling.
>
> And I second the idea for a way to back up all of your memories,
> settings and tunings.
>
> --Steve, KC6ZKT
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ATU question

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Dave,
Pretty much the same  to my experience. I have the T-1 for some 10 years
and the KX-2 with the ATU installed for some 1 month, :). May be too early
to make judgements but both tuners were  equally good in tuning the random
wire of some 9 m, also a 12m length vertical dipole fed by the 400 ohm open
air line through the current balun. Both managed to tune it from 40 to 10
meters except of 80. The tuner of my K3 made it also into 80m ( almost no
practical use but still the K3 tuner proved to be very capable, :). Except
the extreme situations like this or the 1/2 wavelenght antennas the both
small tuners doing extremely well. I would higly recommend the ATU option
for the Kx2 since  this is a very protable rig and the ATU is a must in
situations like hotel rooms etc. At the moment I am using it every day with
greate success in my mobile setup tuning the base-load mobile whip ( 1.25 m
lenght) made of a junk-box loading coil and the whip stolen from the VHF
5/8 antenna. During  every 20min trip to work and back I make 1-3 QSO's
incl even some stns from USA, Canada, Asian Russia and EU islands like
Crete. I am very much content with this in-built tuner!

73! Linas LY2H

On 2017 kov. 27, pr at 22:06 Dave Fugleberg  wrote:

> How does the optional internal ATU for the KX2 compare to the Elecraft T1
> ATU in terms of tuning range? In other words, if a given length of wire
> works well with the T1, can one expect it to work with the KX2 internal
> tuner?
>
>  I have a T1, but not a KX2 (at least not yet).
> Is  it  a similar design?
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 on N1MM+

[Irma & Linas(LY2H)]

Chris,
Thanks a lot for your advice and the link to a great K4MTX site!  Problem
solved now! Understanding the principals of this scrip writing I can create
my own macros as I want them to, the CW comes smoothly to the KX2 and is
transmitted to the air provided the VOX button is on. The only change- the
ESC button doesn't work any more for stopping the TX but the F11 takes the
job over!

I recommend this method  to all KX2 owners, thanks to this very
knowledgable Elecrafters community!

73 de Linas LY2H

On 2017 kov. 23, kt at 03:01 Chris Tate - N6WM <ct...@ewnetinc.com> wrote:

> Yes
> Try these-- credit to K4MTX these work on the KX2 as well.
>
> https://k4mtx.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/kx3-how-to-configure-n1mm-to-use-function-keys-to-send-cw-without-additional-cables-or-hardware-like-winkeyer/
>
> F1 Cq,{CATA1ASC KY cqtest * *;}
> F2 Snt,{CATA1ASC KY 5nn # #;}
> F3 Tu,{CATA1ASC KY tu;}
> F4 {MYCALL},{CATA1ASC KY *;}
> F5 His Call,{CATA1ASC KY {call} ;}
> F6 Repeat, {CATA1ASC KY # #;}
> F7 Exch, {CATA1ASC KY #;}
> F8 Agn?,{CATA1ASC KY agn? ;}
> F9 Nr?,{CATA1ASC KY nr? ;}
> F10 Call?,{CATA1ASC KY cl? ;}
> F11 Break,{CATA1ASC RX;}
> F12 Wipe,{WIPE}
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
> Irma & Linas(LY2H)
> Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 5:08 PM
> To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] KX2 on N1MM+
>
> Hello group,
>
> Is it correct that KX2 does not support the CW/PTT operation through the
> DTR/RTS ports? I have tried it out on the N1MM+ logger with no success. It
> does control the VFO, the band/mode change but no sending CW from the
> logger nor switchin PTT. My K3 which has the menu item for the DTR/RTS
> configuration is doing it all perfectly under the same logger configuration.
> Is there any other way to get CW/PTT control on KX2 from the N1MM+ logger?
> Thanks for the inputs!
>
> 73 Linas LY2H
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[Elecraft] KX2 on N1MM+

[Irma & Linas(LY2H)]

Hello group,

Is it correct that KX2 does not support the CW/PTT operation through the
DTR/RTS ports? I have tried it out on the N1MM+ logger with no success. It
does control the VFO, the band/mode change but no sending CW from the
logger nor switchin PTT. My K3 which has the menu item for the DTR/RTS
configuration is doing it all perfectly under the same logger
configuration.
Is there any other way to get CW/PTT control on KX2 from the N1MM+ logger?
Thanks for the inputs!

73 Linas LY2H
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 pins

[Irma & Linas(LY2H)]

As it reads in the manual these pins are reserved for the factory needs, :)
I wouldn't sugest connecting anything to it.

73 Linas LY2H
On 2017 kov. 19, sk at 12:32 kevino z  wrote:

> I'm assuming some sort of test port. Not really evident. If someone knows
> please share...
> -Kevin (KK4YEL)
>
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> number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced !
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> > On Mar 19, 2017, at 03:40, Dave AD6A  wrote:
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> > Yep!
> >
> > -Original Message-
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> Paul
> > Bryan
> > Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2017 12:18 AM
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> > Does anyone know what the pins exposed on the back of the KX2 are for?
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Re: [Elecraft] Traveling Power Supply for KX2?

[Irma & Linas(LY2H)]

Thanks everybody for a usefull info!
The US powerr plug seems working no problems with a normal travel adaptor
on my KX2 battery charger.
Shouldn't be a problem on this PS too.

73 de Linas ( LY2H)

On 2017 kov. 16, kt at 02:32 Bill Frantz  wrote:

> My Pro Audio Engineering power supply has a C8 connector. C8 is
> part of a standard for connectors designed specifically to allow
> different cords for different country's electrical plug
> requirements.  (See: 
> for details.)
>
> 73 Bill AE6JV
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> On 3/15/17 at 4:18 PM, elecraft@mailman.qth.net (Dave B via
> Elecraft) wrote:
>
> >But it looks like it has a non EU compliant AC power lead, (looks like a
> >standard two blade ungrounded US lead.)  But supplied with an
> >adapter. Not sure about the full legality of that practice
> >these days.
> >
> >I suspect at the PSU end of the AC lead, it uses a standard two pole
> >"C8" connector, so you should be able to source, or already have a
> >suitable lead for your own country.
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