[Elecraft] FS: K2 #5723
Before I put it on the auction site, I'd like this to go to someone on the list if they want it. $550.00 shipped to lower 48. Unbuilt 160meter and noise blanker option. Contact me off list if interested. 73 mike ku4yp bpd...@wildblue.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] FS: K2
after much internal debate, i am selling my K2. high 5000 serial #. I'll read the exact one when i get home. comes with unassembled 160 meter and noise blanker option. has finger dimple. no other options installed. i have transmitted into a dummy load with the rig and used the receiver. my meter shows low output on the final. i have a spare set of finals from elecraft. also, bought the pre wound torrids for the radio, however not the 160 option. it's a neat rig, just not for me. i bought this one after the price increase. total of all i bought from elecraft was $713.00. make me a REASONABLE offer. no trades. 73 de KU4YP Michael Prevatt Ft. Meade, Florida PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 #5723 is alive but got a few problems
Hello all Well, k2 5723 is alive, but I have a few snags. First, No smoke, and about 10 watts +\- on all bands except 40m. no output on 40. Display says high current and shows no rf output on meter on 40 m. but I was stupid and handled a plug for the cw key over the rig without the cover. Blew the fuse on the power line when the plug dropped onto the board and I think took out one of the PA transistors, the one closest to the back of the rig. Replaced the fuse, On all other bands, I can get 5 to 6 watts MAX out on all bands except 40m. still no rf output. Also, all bands now give the hi current message on the display. I am learning as I go here so could someone please explain how I can confirm if one of the Pa transistors is bad? Looking for suggestions and procedure. Tnx and 73 mike ku4yp ___ 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] Why a K3?
Hello all, I have recently finished my K2 and was wanting to hear from the K3 three owners, prospective and actual, of how they like the rig. is the K3 just a less portable version of the K2 or is there a significant performance increase (using the K2 I am having a hard time understanding how that could be, however..) I am a one rig kinda operator and want to hear the replies before I start selling off equipment to get K3 cash. Please reply OFF LIST and direct to [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am not wanting to start a heated debate nor do I want to bog down the list with The K3 is better and this is why.. type of posts. Thanks, and look forward to hearing from you. And, if you don't agree with the question, please, pass me by. 73 de KU4YP Michael Prevatt 73 de KU4YP Michael Prevatt Ft. Meade, Florida PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.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] Departing list ......
Agreed, I have an ft-817 and portability is definitely it's strong suit. The receiver is lacking to say the least. But, I can put an entire station in a bag. People mix apples and oranges when comparing rigs. All that says I have not finished the K2... 73 de KU4YP Michael Prevatt Ft. Meade, Fl. *sent from ipaq* As a mobile rig, it would likely be neat, but has no antenna tuner, you have to add that... Just like those really little handhelds that do 500 KHz to UHF, they do it allpoorly ___ 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] Elmer Request
hello, is there possibly an elmer for the k2 near me? would like to sit down and possibly get help with assembly. i am at page 60 in the manual but i am kinda iffy on my torrid winding. i am planning on buying the pre-wound torrids in the near future. i guess that is an art. will gladly pay for your time. it is not the fact that the list has not helped, i am just a hands on kinda guy, i guess. best 73 and any help appreciated. -- 73 de KU4YPQRP - Get more with less Michael PrevattFlying Piggie #225 Fort Meade, Florida Dumped Windows in 2006 and not a day too soon. Registered Linux User #445039 ___ 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] first snag
hello all, Well, I hit my first snag with k2 # 5723. On page 61 of the manual in the vco alignment, I measured the voltage of r30 first out at 2.33. that was with the tuning slug, L30 turned all the way in. turning the slug out the voltage changed to 2.44. this is no where near the 6 volts. My question is, the manual says if the voltage does not change, refer to troubleshooting. I can't find anything in troubleshooting that refers to this. With the small change, I am afraid I will need to rewind t5. Anyone have the same problem? Words of wisdom in winding t5/ 73 mike ku4yp ___ 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: first snag...
Hello all, Well, I hit my first snag. The voltage at R30 is maintained at 2.33 volts. I checked and made sure the values at C72 and L30 are correct. The manual makes reference to checking troubleshooting but when I look in the troubleshooting reference, it is not readily visible to me where the instructions are. Anyone else had this problem? R30 should be at 6 volts. I don't know how else to wind t5. Any help or words of wisdom appreciated. 73 mike ku4yp No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.11/838 - Release Date: 6/7/2007 2:21 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
[Elecraft] K2 #5723
hello all, well, i finally started the kit. i know, have had a ton of stuff going and it has sat for a while. however, i finished the control board tonight. i have to say elecraft is right on with the manual. i have never tried a kit this large and was kind of intimidated. i am impressed at how well the manual is explained. hope to have it finished within the week. maybe :-) 73 mike ku4yp ___ 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 #5723 is here
Got a nice package in the mail. will keep you posted. 73 Mike KU4YP ___ 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] newbie question
Hello, I would like to ask a question. If you were buying a k2, what would be the basic options you could not do without when buying the kit? Like everyone, I am on a set budget but have enough for the rig plus a little more. Wanted to get the most bang for the buck and also get the options that are really needed right out of the gate. I am looking forward to your replies. Tnx and 73 mike ku4yp ___ 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] newbie question
Thanks to all who replied. I believe I will be sending off for the k2 with the 160 meter, dimple and the noise blanker. Thanks again and I'll post progress. 73 mike ku4yp ___ 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] ATTN: Doug Sheilds
Doug, could you contact me off list? [EMAIL PROTECTED] 73 and tnx for the bandwidth, mike ku4yp ___ 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 MARS mod
i am glad someone brought this up, it was a make or break question for me before i made a purchase. Michael Prevatt A clean hamshack is a sign Bartow, Florida of a sick mind Amateur Radio Callsign: KU4YP Navy/Marine Corps Callsign: NNN0AAL - Original Message - From: J. Coote [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Augie Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Thom R LaCosta [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Charles B. Wilber [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 8:42 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K2 MARS mod Generally, hamband-only radios are not so good for MARS operations. Radios with wideband (1.8-30 MHz) receivers can sometimes be modified by or for valid MARS stations and this works well. Hambands-only radios, even if they cover a few hundred Khz above or below the hamband limits miss out on a lot.Glad to answer Army MARS questions (not frequencies) off-list. Jay W6CJ/AAR9QM -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Augie Hansen Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 9:58 AM To: Thom R LaCosta; Charles B. Wilber Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 MARS mod On 6/20/05 10:40 AM, Thom R LaCosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 20 Jun 2005, Charles B. Wilber wrote: Could someone point me to a MARS mod for the K2? I am contemplating trying my K2 out on the MARS frequencies to see if its excellent receiver would be helpful at my very noisy QTH. Thanks. Remember the old line If I tell you, I will have to kill you? I once asked all three MARS services what frequencies I might expect to use so that I could determine if my K2 would work in that environmentand none of them wold tell me...supposedly for security reasons.so you questions has confirmed that the K2 out of the box may not work for MARS. Guess it will be hard to find the MARS mod, if you can't folks what frequency(ies) you want. A Google search for MARS frequencies produces an extensive list of sites that describe the MARS programs of the Army, Navy-Marines, and Air Force. These frequencies are not a dark secret, but to use them you need a valid MARS license (and a radio/antenna system capable of MARS coverage, of course). Gus Hansen KB0YH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft 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/SSB Construction
i'll be ordering the k2 and internal tuner within the month. tnx for the notes and the info. was bantering on which options to order. 73 mike ku4yp Brian Mury wrote: On Mon, 2005-28-02 at 08:36 -0500, Craig Miller wrote: 1. Are there any mods (part additions or deletions) that need to be done to the base K2 if the SSB adaptor is going to be added? You can add the connectors for the SSB board when building the K2, which will save you a bit of disassembly and reassembly later. The K2 manual will tell you what to install, and when. There are a couple parts to remove, but it is a good idea to build the K2 without any options and get it working first, then add the options, so don't worry about those until it's time to install the SSB board. ___ 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] test
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[Elecraft] test again.
sorry for the title, but the mail was being returned as suspected spam. who knows? hello all, i joined this list not long ago to keep up on the discussion of the elcraft rigs. now, with uncle sam giving me a little coin in my pocket, i will be making a purchase in the near future. i will probably be going with the k2. the k1-4 is less but the ability to add ssb is not there. and that is something i would like to do in the future. my question is, what would you order to start with other than the transceiver kit? there are several options and i will not be able to afford all the options at the time of the initial purchase. wanted to hear from the experts to get a newbie kit builder started and get the options that would be needed most then add from there. or, would you go with the k1-4? tnx in advance for all help and best 73 mike ku4yp florida. ___ 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] Newbie
hello all. name is mike prevatt. call ku4yp. looking to build a k2 in the not too distant future so thought i'd subscribe to the reflector. hope everyone had a happy thanksgiving and look forward to talking with you all soon. 73 de KU4YP Real Radios Glow in the Dark Mike Prevatt Bartow, Florida. ___ 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
