Re: [Elecraft] Difference between a K3 and a K3S
Was the KSYN3A synthesizer ever built into the K3 as a standard item? If so, beginning at what serial number? Thanks, Mike NJ2OM > On Jan 25, 2021, at 10:51 AM, Henry Pollock - K4TMC > wrote: > > > Mike, > > You can look at the numbers on Sherwood Engineering's Receiver Test Data > List, specifically the 5th, 6th and 7th items from the top, and the KX3 is > just a few items lower. > > 73, > Henry - K4TMC > > >> On Mon, Jan 25, 2021 at 10:29 AM NJMike wrote: >> If a K3 has been upgraded to the latest synthesizer - the KSYN3A - what's the >> difference between it and the K3S? >> >> Thanks, >> Mike NJ2OM >> >> >> >> -- >> Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ >> __ >> 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 >> Message delivered to kilo4...@gmail.com __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KAT100 memory question
I read Recision D on the website and didn’t see anything in that one either. Thanks, Mike NJ2OM > On Aug 21, 2020, at 11:48 AM, Mike Kopacki wrote: > > Guess I missed that! Checking now. > > Hmm. Bill, I just paged thru the entire manual and there is no mention of > what you’re saying. > > Is it possible you have a newer manual? This one is Revision C, March 12, > 2003. > > Thanks, > Mike NJ2OM > >> On Aug 21, 2020, at 11:30 AM, Nr4c wrote: >> >> Read the manual. There is a list of the frequency segments that can be >> stored in the memory. It’s near the back of the manual. Most bands are >> 20KHz segments, so many for each band. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> ...nr4c. bill >> >> >>>> On Aug 21, 2020, at 8:47 AM, NJMike wrote: >>> >>> The KAT100 manual says that the tuner’s settings are stored in EEPROM. >>> >>> My question is - how many memories are stored? Is it just one for each >>> band? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Mike NJ2OM >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ >>> __ >>> 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 >>> Message delivered to n...@widomaker.com __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KAT100 memory question
Guess I missed that! Checking now. Hmm. Bill, I just paged thru the entire manual and there is no mention of what you’re saying. Is it possible you have a newer manual? This one is Revision C, March 12, 2003. Thanks, Mike NJ2OM > On Aug 21, 2020, at 11:30 AM, Nr4c wrote: > > Read the manual. There is a list of the frequency segments that can be > stored in the memory. It’s near the back of the manual. Most bands are 20KHz > segments, so many for each band. > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > >> On Aug 21, 2020, at 8:47 AM, NJMike wrote: >> >> The KAT100 manual says that the tuner’s settings are stored in EEPROM. >> >> My question is - how many memories are stored? Is it just one for each >> band? >> >> Thanks, >> Mike NJ2OM >> >> >> >> -- >> Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ >> __ >> 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 >> Message delivered to n...@widomaker.com __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 K2/100 post FD review
So I’m just gonna say this: He’s Don the Mon (that’s Spanish for ‘man’)! Thanks, Mike NJ2OM > On Jul 26, 2020, at 10:54 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Mike, > > That is good news - it sounds like you are back in business with the K2/100. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 7/25/2020 12:19 PM, Mike Kopacki wrote: >> Well, Don, it looks like the problem were the finals. I’m getting over 100 >> watts on all bands except 10 meters where I’m getting 94. >> >> I can’t thank you enough for helping me. I wouldn’t have been able to track >> it down without your help! >> >> Maybe our paths will cross some day and I can buy you a beer! >> >> I will post a final update to the forum. >> >> Thanks, >> Mike NJ2OM >> >>>> On Jul 25, 2020, at 9:23 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >>> >>> Mike, >>> >>> If your R50 is a half watt resistor, there should be no need to replace it. >>> >>> 73, >>> Don W3FPR >>> >>>> On 7/25/2020 8:07 AM, Mike Kopacki wrote: >>>> Good morning, Don. >>>> >>>> The PAkit includes a replacement for R50. Should I replace that? >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Mike NJ2OM >>>> >>>>>> On Jul 21, 2020, at 5:56 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >>>>> Mike, >>>>> >>>>> I am just trying to determine if the PA transistors are the original >>>>> Mitsubishi or the batch that Elecraft ordered after Mitsubishi stopped >>>>> making them. The originals did not have to be matched, and the batch >>>>> after that were initially not matched - I found that the Hfe varied >>>>> greatly resulting in many PA transistor failures, and after that finding, >>>>> they were matched by Elecraft. >>>>> >>>>> So if the PA transistors you took out were marked as Mitsubishi, they may >>>>> have been OK, but early 2000's says that they may have been the >>>>> mismatched transistor pair. I can't recall the year I discovered that >>>>> problem - it was likely 2008 or so. >>>>> >>>>> I suspect yours may be in the time after the Mitsubishi and were not >>>>> matched at the time. >>>>> >>>>> 73, >>>>> Don W3FPR >>>>> >>>>>> On 7/21/2020 5:33 PM, Mike Kopacki wrote: >>>>>> I probably built it in the early 2000’s. But I’ve been off the air for a >>>>>> good 15 years. >>>>>> >>>>>> What are you thinking? >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>> Mike NJ2OM >>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Jul 21, 2020, at 4:01 PM, Don Wilhelm >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> Mike, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Good, but if the new PA transistors don't fix it, there is not much >>>>>>> more to check in the PA circuit. >>>>>>> How old is this K2? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 73, >>>>>>> Don W3FPR >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 7/21/2020 3:57 PM, Mike Kopacki wrote: >>>>>>>> I got an email from Elecraft right after I sent you the voltages, >>>>>>>> saying the PAkit has been shipped. So I’m keeping my fingers crossed >>>>>>>> that a new set of transistors will fix it. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>>> Mike NJ2OM >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Jul 21, 2020, at 2:42 PM, Don Wilhelm >>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> Mike, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> That is good - right where it needs to be. >>>>>>>>> I would still replace Q7 and Q8. From all the measurements you made, >>>>>>>>> they appear to be weak at higher frequencies. >>>>>>>>> I sure don't know why that should be so, but it apparently is true. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 73, >>>>>>>>> Don W3FPR >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On 7/21/2020 2:33 PM, Mike Kopacki wrote: >>>>>>>>>> Haha, my bad again! It’s .625v! >>>>>>&g
Re: [Elecraft] K2 K2/100 post FD review
Final update... After several weeks of troubleshooting, led by Don, W3FPR, of realigning bandpass filters, checking RF and DC voltages per the K2 manual, and finally confirming that the bias voltages were correct to the Q7 & Q8 finals, Don suggested ordering the K2PAKIT and replacing the finals. I did that this morning and that corrected the problem. I’m now getting over 100w out on all bands except 10m where I’m getting 94w! Don deserves all the credit and Don, I can’t thank you enough! You are The Man! If anybody catches up with Don, please buy him a beer on my behalf! Thanks, Mike NJ2OM > On Jul 1, 2020, at 8:49 AM, Mike Harris via Elecraft > wrote: > > Mike, > > You are the only one who can determine this. Everyone else is reduced to > guessing because they don't have access to your PSU/K2/power lead. > > Simple: > > Measure the PSU voltage on RX at the PUS terminals. > Measure the PSU voltage on TX set to 100W at the PSU terminals. > > Compare both of these with the internal K2 voltage display. > > Report the findings. > > Regards, > > Mike VP8NO > > > >> On 30/06/2020 21:34, Mike Kopacki wrote: >> I didn’t have ring connectors big enough but I did have spade connectors. I >> crimped and soldered them but there was no change in the voltage readings >> during receive and transmit. >> Is it possible that the power supply is failing? >> Why, if the voltage drops during transmit to 11.6V, does the radio still put >> out 100W on 30, 40 and 80 meters? >> Thanks, >> Mike NJ2OM > __ > 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 > Message delivered to mikekopa...@gmail.com __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] WTB: *****NIFTY MANUAL FOR K2*****
My bad. I’m outta hea! Thanks, Mike NJ2OM > On Jul 6, 2020, at 5:03 PM, Wes wrote: > __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] WTB: *****NIFTY MANUAL FOR K2*****
Denny, can’t you download and print it out from the Elecraft website? Thanks, Mike NJ2OM > On Jul 6, 2020, at 12:22 PM, Wb9msm wrote: > > I would like to purchase a NIFTY Manual for my K2. It can be an original or > copy. Please email me direct at my email. Thanks for your assistance with > getting me a NIFTY Manual. > > 73, > > Denny > WB9MSM > > Email: comicha...@charter.net > > > > > > - > Dennis Berg > -- > Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ > __ > 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 > Message delivered to mikekopa...@gmail.com __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 Radio interface cable to connect MFJ-993B ATU
Nice reply, Joe. I kinda figured that. Fortunately it’s not a deal breaker for
me.
Thanks,
Mike NJ2OM
> On Jul 5, 2020, at 1:06 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
>
>
>
>>> Best to ask MFJ how they detect TUNE mode in the K2, and once you have that
>>> answer, we can tell you how to construct the cable for both the PC and MFJ
>>> ATU connections.
> Based on the MFJ manual, the 993B is looking for specific protocol
> from the *TUNER* connection of the Kenwood or Yaesu transceivers or
> a contact closure out/contact closure in ("start"/Tuning") of the
> Icom AH-3/AH-4 tuners.
>
> None of Elecraft's transceivers are compatible with those signaling
> protocols. Elecraft's transceivers/tuners communicate using Elecraft's
> proprietary "Aux Bus" (protocol).
>
> I doubt that there is any way to automate the K2/MFJ-993B interaction.
>
> 73,
>
> ... Joe, W4TV
>
>
>> On 2020-07-05 11:41 AM, Mike Kopacki wrote:
>> I plan on calling them tomorrow (Monday).
>> Thanks,
>> Mike NJ2OM
>>>> On Jul 5, 2020, at 11:38 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>>>
>>> Mike,
>>>
>>> It is more complicated than that - there is no TUNE information on the
>>> RS-232 lines but if the MFJ ATU has a signal to activate TUNE on the K2,
>>> and I do not see any reference to a TUNE signal in the Kio2 Programmer's
>>> Reference manual.
>>>
>>> Best to ask MFJ how they detect TUNE mode in the K2, and once you have that
>>> answer, we can tell you how to construct the cable for both the PC and MFJ
>>> ATU connections.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Don W3FPR
>>>
>>>> On 7/5/2020 9:08 AM, NJMike wrote:
>>>> In order to put the MFJ-993B automatic antenna tuner into TUNE mode from
>>>> the
>>>> radio, an interface cable is required.
>>>> MFJ has cables for the major radio brands. I’m not sure if it’s even
>>>> possible for the K2 since I’m already using the RS-232 port to interface
>>>> with the laptop.
>>>> The cable, I believe, does nothing more than initiate TUNE mode on the
>>>> tuner
>>>> when TUNE is initiated on the radio.
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Radio interface cable to connect MFJ-993B ATU
I plan on calling them tomorrow (Monday). Thanks, Mike NJ2OM > On Jul 5, 2020, at 11:38 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Mike, > > It is more complicated than that - there is no TUNE information on the RS-232 > lines but if the MFJ ATU has a signal to activate TUNE on the K2, and I do > not see any reference to a TUNE signal in the Kio2 Programmer's Reference > manual. > > Best to ask MFJ how they detect TUNE mode in the K2, and once you have that > answer, we can tell you how to construct the cable for both the PC and MFJ > ATU connections. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 7/5/2020 9:08 AM, NJMike wrote: >> In order to put the MFJ-993B automatic antenna tuner into TUNE mode from the >> radio, an interface cable is required. >> MFJ has cables for the major radio brands. I’m not sure if it’s even >> possible for the K2 since I’m already using the RS-232 port to interface >> with the laptop. >> The cable, I believe, does nothing more than initiate TUNE mode on the tuner >> when TUNE is initiated on the radio. __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Difference in dummy loads
I ordered the MFJ-260C. Thanks for all the replies! Thanks, Mike NJ2OM > On Jul 2, 2020, at 6:44 AM, NW0M wrote: > > Hi Mike, > > Don't over-think this one. For 98% of us hams the MFJ dummy loads will work > fine. > > The MFJ-260C is rated at 300 watts and sells for $50. > > The MFJ-264 is rated for 1500 watts (an Ohio vendor sells it for $80) if you > think an amplifier is in your future plans. > > 73, Mitch > > > > -- > Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ > __ > 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 > Message delivered to mikekopa...@gmail.com __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Difference in dummy loads
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 K2/100 post FD review
Don, this is what you sent earlier: “If the power supply voltage is not the problem, then remove the KPA100 from the base K2 and realign the bandpass filters. Connect a dummy load to the base K2 BNC ANT jack. After that, check the maximum power from the base K2 - you should have at least 10 watts on each band. Record the power for each band.“ To be clear, are you saying to disconnect all 3 connections between the K2 and the KPA-100? If there is 10+ watts out on each band, do I need to realign the band pass filters? And I assume those would be on the K2-RF board, right? Thanks, Mike NJ2OM > On Jun 30, 2020, at 11:20 PM, Nr4c wrote: > > Watts is Volts X Amps. > Fewer Volts means more Amps. More Amps means more work for power supply, > leading to fewer Volts. Fewer Volts means ...( you get the picture). > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > >> On Jun 30, 2020, at 8:37 PM, Mike Kopacki wrote: >> >> I didn’t have ring connectors big enough but I did have spade connectors. I >> crimped and soldered them but there was no change in the voltage readings >> during receive and transmit. >> >> Is it possible that the power supply is failing? >> >> Why, if the voltage drops during transmit to 11.6V, does the radio still put >> out 100W on 30, 40 and 80 meters? >> >> Thanks, >> Mike NJ2OM >> >>>> On Jun 30, 2020, at 6:55 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >>> >>> Mike, >>> >>> The red and black assembly is an Anderson Power Pole connector - commonly >>> called APP. >>> >>> For the small receive current drawn, the voltage drop in the wire and >>> connectors should be close to zero, so the 0.2 volts is significant for #12 >>> wire unless there is something not properly tightened on the connectors. >>> The drop will be more substantial with the increased current during >>> transmit at 100 watts. >>> >>> Banana plugs and jacks can be used to carry a heavy current, but some of >>> the ones I have seen have a poor contact method of fastening the wire to >>> the banana plugs - properly installed wires on banana plugs are good for up >>> to 30 to 50 amps. Is there any way you can connect ring terminals onto >>> those power supply terminals? Like removing the outer nuts from the >>> terminals - if so then switch to the ring terminals. >>> >>> 73, >>> Don W3FPR >>> >>>>> On 6/30/2020 6:21 PM, Mike Kopacki wrote: >>>> >>>> Don, don’t know what you mean by the APP assembly. >>>> >>>> I can only see one metal part on the inside of the red and black >>>> connectors that plug into the K2. I assume that is the “contact blade”? >>>> I see nothing else on the inside. >>>> >>>> But here is a possible problem, that I will throw out, knowing full well >>>> that some will think I am not very smart…..I had to buy banana plugs to >>>> make the power cable, which is part of the KPA-100 assembly instructions. >>>> When I received them from MFJ, model MFJ-7713, it was a solderless type >>>> that I had never seen before. I talked to three people at MFJ, none could >>>> explain how the wire attached to the plug. The third guy hung up on me. >>>> >>>> So I connected the wire to the plug the only way I could see, but the >>>> configuration of the plug still eludes me. >>>> >>>> The P/S output is 13.6V. I’m seeing 13.1V at the K2. If the normal drop >>>> is .3V, it should read 13.3V at t __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 K2/100 post FD review
Yep I’m familiar with that formula. One of the tests in the assembly instructions was to test the current draw at 100w. It was 13A. The acceptable range was 13-18A so I thought that was a good result. Thanks, Mike NJ2OM > On Jun 30, 2020, at 11:20 PM, Nr4c wrote: > > Watts is Volts X Amps. > Fewer Volts means more Amps. More Amps means more work for power supply, > leading to fewer Volts. Fewer Volts means ...( you get the picture). > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > >> On Jun 30, 2020, at 8:37 PM, Mike Kopacki wrote: >> >> I didn’t have ring connectors big enough but I did have spade connectors. I >> crimped and soldered them but there was no change in the voltage readings >> during receive and transmit. >> >> Is it possible that the power supply is failing? >> >> Why, if the voltage drops during transmit to 11.6V, does the radio still put >> out 100W on 30, 40 and 80 meters? >> >> Thanks, >> Mike NJ2OM >> >>>> On Jun 30, 2020, at 6:55 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >>> >>> Mike, >>> >>> The red and black assembly is an Anderson Power Pole connector - commonly >>> called APP. >>> >>> For the small receive current drawn, the voltage drop in the wire and >>> connectors should be close to zero, so the 0.2 volts is significant for #12 >>> wire unless there is something not properly tightened on the connectors. >>> The drop will be more substantial with the increased current during >>> transmit at 100 watts. >>> >>> Banana plugs and jacks can be used to carry a heavy current, but some of >>> the ones I have seen have a poor contact method of fastening the wire to >>> the banana plugs - properly installed wires on banana plugs are good for up >>> to 30 to 50 amps. Is there any way you can connect ring terminals onto >>> those power supply terminals? Like removing the outer nuts from the >>> terminals - if so then switch to the ring terminals. >>> >>> 73, >>> Don W3FPR >>> >>>>> On 6/30/2020 6:21 PM, Mike Kopacki wrote: >>>> >>>> Don, don’t know what you mean by the APP assembly. >>>> >>>> I can only see one metal part on the inside of the red and black >>>> connectors that plug into the K2. I assume that is the “contact blade”? >>>> I see nothing else on the inside. >>>> >>>> But here is a possible problem, that I will throw out, knowing full well >>>> that some will think I am not very smart…..I had to buy banana plugs to >>>> make the power cable, which is part of the KPA-100 assembly instructions. >>>> When I received them from MFJ, model MFJ-7713, it was a solderless type >>>> that I had never seen before. I talked to three people at MFJ, none could >>>> explain how the wire attached to the plug. The third guy hung up on me. >>>> >>>> So I connected the wire to the plug the only way I could see, but the >>>> configuration of the plug still eludes me. >>>> >>>> The P/S output is 13.6V. I’m seeing 13.1V at the K2. If the normal drop >>>> is .3V, it should read 13.3V at t __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 K2/100 post FD review
I didn’t have ring connectors big enough but I did have spade connectors. I crimped and soldered them but there was no change in the voltage readings during receive and transmit. Is it possible that the power supply is failing? Why, if the voltage drops during transmit to 11.6V, does the radio still put out 100W on 30, 40 and 80 meters? Thanks, Mike NJ2OM > On Jun 30, 2020, at 6:55 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Mike, > > The red and black assembly is an Anderson Power Pole connector - commonly > called APP. > > For the small receive current drawn, the voltage drop in the wire and > connectors should be close to zero, so the 0.2 volts is significant for #12 > wire unless there is something not properly tightened on the connectors. The > drop will be more substantial with the increased current during transmit at > 100 watts. > > Banana plugs and jacks can be used to carry a heavy current, but some of the > ones I have seen have a poor contact method of fastening the wire to the > banana plugs - properly installed wires on banana plugs are good for up to 30 > to 50 amps. Is there any way you can connect ring terminals onto those power > supply terminals? Like removing the outer nuts from the terminals - if so > then switch to the ring terminals. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 6/30/2020 6:21 PM, Mike Kopacki wrote: >> >> Don, don’t know what you mean by the APP assembly. >> >> I can only see one metal part on the inside of the red and black connectors >> that plug into the K2. I assume that is the “contact blade”? I see nothing >> else on the inside. >> >> But here is a possible problem, that I will throw out, knowing full well >> that some will think I am not very smart…..I had to buy banana plugs to make >> the power cable, which is part of the KPA-100 assembly instructions. When I >> received them from MFJ, model MFJ-7713, it was a solderless type that I had >> never seen before. I talked to three people at MFJ, none could explain how >> the wire attached to the plug. The third guy hung up on me. >> >> So I connected the wire to the plug the only way I could see, but the >> configuration of the plug still eludes me. >> >> The P/S output is 13.6V. I’m seeing 13.1V at the K2. If the normal drop is >> .3V, it should read 13.3V at the K2. Is the difference of .2V “substantial”? >> >> Mike NJ2OM >> >> Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows >> 10 >> >> *From: *Don Wilhelm <mailto:donw...@embarqmail.com> >> *Sent: *Tuesday, June 30, 2020 6:01 PM >> *To: *Mike Kopacki <mailto:mikekopa...@gmail.com> >> *Cc: *elecraft@mailman qth. net <mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net> >> *Subject: *Re: [Elecraft] K2 K2/100 post FD review >> >> Mike, >> >> You should have only 0.3 volts drop IN the K2 itself, so given your >> >> display of 13.1 volts on the K2, that says you have a substantial >> >> voltage drop in the power cable. >> >> Is it wired directly to the power supply? Are all the connections >> >> tight? Is the APP assembly at the K2 correct? Look at the end of the >> >> connector - do you see only the contact blade? or can you see the end of >> >> the spring finger under the contact blade visible? If the spring finger >> >> is visible, the contact blades have not been pushed in far enough - >> >> apply pressure to the back to seat the connector. >> >> Make the same visual check on the APP connector mounted in the KPA100. >> >> If it needs correction, you will have to get inside the KPA100 to >> >> correct it. >> >> 73, >> >> Don W3FPR >> >> On 6/30/2020 5:32 PM, Mike Kopacki wrote: >> >> > Don... >> >> > >> >> > The power supply is an MFJ 13.8V/25A switching power supply. It measures >> > 13.63V at the terminals. >> >> > >> >> > The K2 shows 13.1V in receive mode. >> >> > >> >> > During transmit on all bands, the K2 shows 11.3-11.9V, depending on the >> > band. >> >> > >> >> > All the power connections appear to be tight. >> >> > >> >> > Thanks, >> >> > Mike NJ2OM >> >> > >> >> > >> > __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 K2/100 post FD review
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 K2/100 post FD review
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 K2/100 post FD review
Don... The power supply is an MFJ 13.8V/25A switching power supply. It measures 13.63V at the terminals. The K2 shows 13.1V in receive mode. During transmit on all bands, the K2 shows 11.3-11.9V, depending on the band. All the power connections appear to be tight. Thanks, Mike NJ2OM > On Jun 29, 2020, at 12:45 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Mike, > > It is not reasonable to expect a normal wattmeter to have greater than a 10% > accuracy. > Consider that the spec for a Bird wattmeter is only 5% right after > calibration. > Digital wattmeters can be much more accurate, such as the LP-100 from > Telepostinc, but they are calibrated to NIST traceable standards. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 6/29/2020 8:50 AM, Mike Kopacki wrote: >> Okay. I will go back to your first reply and run through the items you >> suggested. >> >> Does the fact that on 40 and 80 meters, when I set the requested power to >> 100w, I actually see a little more - like 103w - but the power drops off on >> other bands - is that a clue to anything? >> >> Thanks, >> Mike NJ2OM >> >>>> On Jun 28, 2020, at 10:50 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >>> >>> Mike, >>> >>> No, the KPA100 wattmeter will display the actual power being produced if it >>> is well calibrated. >>> That is not necessarily the same as the requested power, although with a >>> properly working KPA100 and a calibrated KPA100 wattmeter, the reading >>> should be the same. >>> >>> 73, >>> Don W3FPR >>> >>>> On 6/28/2020 9:41 PM, Mike Kopacki wrote: >>>> I can run through some of the items you suggest. But I don’t have an >>>> external wattmeter that can measure 100 watts. I do have a QRP wattmeter. >>>> >>>> I will start tomorrow to try and work through the question. >>>> >>>> But to be completely accurate...you are saying that the KPA100 wattmeter >>>> (which is what I see when pressing TUNE and DISPLAY together), should read >>>> the same as the REQUESTED power (which is what the power knob sets)? >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Mike NJ2OM >>>> >>>>>> On Jun 28, 2020, at 8:58 PM, Eric Norris >>>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Congratulations, Mike! Please let us ALL know how it goes, as we of the >>>>> K2 clan learn something with every post. >>>>> >>>>> 73 Eric WD6DBM >>>>> >>>>>> On Sun, Jun 28, 2020, 2:12 PM Mike Kopacki >>>>> <mailto:mikekopa...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>>>Well, that gives me something to do! I’ll let you know how it goes. >>>>> >>>>>Thanks, >>>>>Mike NJ2OM >>>>> >>>>>> On Jun 28, 2020, at 4:41 PM, Don Wilhelm >>>>>mailto:donw...@embarqmail.com>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Mike, >>>>>> >>>>>> Congratulations on finishing the K2/100. >>>>>> >>>>>> On the power output variation, that is not normal. >>>>>> First check the voltage delivered to the K2 while in transmit. >>>>>> You should do that by tapping DISPLAY and scrolling to the >>>>>voltage display. Your power source should provide at least 13.8 >>>>>volts, but higher (up to 15 volts) is better. If the voltage >>>>>shown by the K2 display during transmit is less than 12.6, make >>>>>certain all power cable connections are tight. >>>>>> >>>>>> If the power supply voltage is not the problem, then remove the >>>>>KPA100 from the base K2 and realign the bandpass filters. >>>>>Connect a dummy load to the base K2 BNC ANT jack. After that, >>>>>check the maximum power from the base K2 - you should have at >>>>>least 10 watts on each band. Record the power for each band. >>>>>> >>>>>> Using a dummy load takes away any question about your >>>>>antennas. Always check into a dummy load - with an in-line >>>>>wattmeter if necessary. >>>>>> >>>>>> The other possibility is that you have a problem in the Low >>>>>Pass Filter in the KPA100. To check for that, re-install the >>>>>KPA100, but power the b
Re: [Elecraft] K2 K2/100 post FD review
Okay. I will go back to your first reply and run through the items you suggested. Does the fact that on 40 and 80 meters, when I set the requested power to 100w, I actually see a little more - like 103w - but the power drops off on other bands - is that a clue to anything? Thanks, Mike NJ2OM > On Jun 28, 2020, at 10:50 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Mike, > > No, the KPA100 wattmeter will display the actual power being produced if it > is well calibrated. > That is not necessarily the same as the requested power, although with a > properly working KPA100 and a calibrated KPA100 wattmeter, the reading should > be the same. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 6/28/2020 9:41 PM, Mike Kopacki wrote: >> I can run through some of the items you suggest. But I don’t have an >> external wattmeter that can measure 100 watts. I do have a QRP wattmeter. >> >> I will start tomorrow to try and work through the question. >> >> But to be completely accurate...you are saying that the KPA100 wattmeter >> (which is what I see when pressing TUNE and DISPLAY together), should read >> the same as the REQUESTED power (which is what the power knob sets)? >> >> Thanks, >> Mike NJ2OM >> >>>> On Jun 28, 2020, at 8:58 PM, Eric Norris wrote: >>> >>> >>> Congratulations, Mike! Please let us ALL know how it goes, as we of the K2 >>> clan learn something with every post. >>> >>> 73 Eric WD6DBM >>> >>>> On Sun, Jun 28, 2020, 2:12 PM Mike Kopacki >>> <mailto:mikekopa...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>> >>>Well, that gives me something to do! I’ll let you know how it goes. >>> >>>Thanks, >>>Mike NJ2OM >>> >>>> On Jun 28, 2020, at 4:41 PM, Don Wilhelm >>>mailto:donw...@embarqmail.com>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Mike, >>>> >>>> Congratulations on finishing the K2/100. >>>> >>>> On the power output variation, that is not normal. >>>> First check the voltage delivered to the K2 while in transmit. >>>> You should do that by tapping DISPLAY and scrolling to the >>>voltage display. Your power source should provide at least 13.8 >>>volts, but higher (up to 15 volts) is better. If the voltage >>>shown by the K2 display during transmit is less than 12.6, make >>>certain all power cable connections are tight. >>>> >>>> If the power supply voltage is not the problem, then remove the >>>KPA100 from the base K2 and realign the bandpass filters. >>>Connect a dummy load to the base K2 BNC ANT jack. After that, >>>check the maximum power from the base K2 - you should have at >>>least 10 watts on each band. Record the power for each band. >>>> >>>> Using a dummy load takes away any question about your >>>antennas. Always check into a dummy load - with an in-line >>>wattmeter if necessary. >>>> >>>> The other possibility is that you have a problem in the Low >>>Pass Filter in the KPA100. To check for that, re-install the >>>KPA100, but power the base K2 from the coaxial power jack (no >>>power to the KPA100 - connect the dummy load to the SO2339 jack >>>on the KPA100. >>>> Again check the maximum power on each band from the base K2. >>>It should be no more than 5% less than you found with the base K2 >>>only. >>>> If there is a substantial difference in power, then check the >>>KPA100 Low Pass Filter - particularly checking the number of >>>turns on the toroids. >>>> >>>> 73, >>>> Don W3FPR >>>> >>>> >>>>> On 6/28/2020 4:04 PM, NJMike wrote: >>>>> I did notice a variation on the power output on different bands: >>>>> 80m - 100w >>>>> 40m - 100w >>>>> 20m - 80w >>>>> 15m - 50w >>>>> 10m - 30w >>>>> SWR was never above 1.3-1. >>>>> Does that sound normal? >>>__ >>>Elecraft mailing list >>>Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>>Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>><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 >>>Message delivered to norrislawfi...@gmail.com >>><mailto:norrislawfi...@gmail.com> > __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 K2/100 post FD review
I can run through some of the items you suggest. But I don’t have an external wattmeter that can measure 100 watts. I do have a QRP wattmeter. I will start tomorrow to try and work through the question. But to be completely accurate...you are saying that the KPA100 wattmeter (which is what I see when pressing TUNE and DISPLAY together), should read the same as the REQUESTED power (which is what the power knob sets)? Thanks, Mike NJ2OM > On Jun 28, 2020, at 8:58 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > > > Congratulations, Mike! Please let us ALL know how it goes, as we of the K2 > clan learn something with every post. > > 73 Eric WD6DBM > >> On Sun, Jun 28, 2020, 2:12 PM Mike Kopacki wrote: >> Well, that gives me something to do! I’ll let you know how it goes. >> >> Thanks, >> Mike NJ2OM >> >> > On Jun 28, 2020, at 4:41 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >> > >> > Mike, >> > >> > Congratulations on finishing the K2/100. >> > >> > On the power output variation, that is not normal. >> > First check the voltage delivered to the K2 while in transmit. >> > You should do that by tapping DISPLAY and scrolling to the voltage >> > display. Your power source should provide at least 13.8 volts, but higher >> > (up to 15 volts) is better. If the voltage shown by the K2 display during >> > transmit is less than 12.6, make certain all power cable connections are >> > tight. >> > >> > If the power supply voltage is not the problem, then remove the KPA100 >> > from the base K2 and realign the bandpass filters. Connect a dummy load >> > to the base K2 BNC ANT jack. After that, check the maximum power from the >> > base K2 - you should have at least 10 watts on each band. Record the >> > power for each band. >> > >> > Using a dummy load takes away any question about your antennas. Always >> > check into a dummy load - with an in-line wattmeter if necessary. >> > >> > The other possibility is that you have a problem in the Low Pass Filter in >> > the KPA100. To check for that, re-install the KPA100, but power the base >> > K2 from the coaxial power jack (no power to the KPA100 - connect the dummy >> > load to the SO2339 jack on the KPA100. >> > Again check the maximum power on each band from the base K2. It should be >> > no more than 5% less than you found with the base K2 only. >> > If there is a substantial difference in power, then check the KPA100 Low >> > Pass Filter - particularly checking the number of turns on the toroids. >> > >> > 73, >> > Don W3FPR >> > >> > >> >> On 6/28/2020 4:04 PM, NJMike wrote: >> >> I did notice a variation on the power output on different bands: >> >> 80m - 100w >> >> 40m - 100w >> >> 20m - 80w >> >> 15m - 50w >> >> 10m - 30w >> >> SWR was never above 1.3-1. >> >> Does that sound normal? >> __ >> 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 >> Message delivered to norrislawfi...@gmail.com __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 K2/100 post FD review
Well, that gives me something to do! I’ll let you know how it goes. Thanks, Mike NJ2OM > On Jun 28, 2020, at 4:41 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Mike, > > Congratulations on finishing the K2/100. > > On the power output variation, that is not normal. > First check the voltage delivered to the K2 while in transmit. > You should do that by tapping DISPLAY and scrolling to the voltage display. > Your power source should provide at least 13.8 volts, but higher (up to 15 > volts) is better. If the voltage shown by the K2 display during transmit is > less than 12.6, make certain all power cable connections are tight. > > If the power supply voltage is not the problem, then remove the KPA100 from > the base K2 and realign the bandpass filters. Connect a dummy load to the > base K2 BNC ANT jack. After that, check the maximum power from the base K2 - > you should have at least 10 watts on each band. Record the power for each > band. > > Using a dummy load takes away any question about your antennas. Always check > into a dummy load - with an in-line wattmeter if necessary. > > The other possibility is that you have a problem in the Low Pass Filter in > the KPA100. To check for that, re-install the KPA100, but power the base K2 > from the coaxial power jack (no power to the KPA100 - connect the dummy load > to the SO2339 jack on the KPA100. > Again check the maximum power on each band from the base K2. It should be no > more than 5% less than you found with the base K2 only. > If there is a substantial difference in power, then check the KPA100 Low Pass > Filter - particularly checking the number of turns on the toroids. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > >> On 6/28/2020 4:04 PM, NJMike wrote: >> I did notice a variation on the power output on different bands: >> 80m - 100w >> 40m - 100w >> 20m - 80w >> 15m - 50w >> 10m - 30w >> SWR was never above 1.3-1. >> Does that sound normal? __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 NEED to buy KAT100-1
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement
Kevin, your last comment is interesting. If you were the only crew member on a spaceship on a deep space mission and tried to communicate with other stars, would it be accurate to use the phrase “on the air”? Thanks, Mike NJ2OM > On May 17, 2020, at 12:53 AM, kevinr wrote: > > Good Evening, > >The population of biting flies has dropped off considerably after a week > of cool, rainy weather. Hopefully that is the last I will see of the species > for this year. They are the most annoying. There are a few other species > with feisty female biters but none as aggressive and as hard to see. At > least you can swat at them. > > The sun is trying to set more records. Quiet ones. During these enforced > days alone I imagine I'm on a deep space trip as the only crew member. > Plenty of readings to take and chores to do but hours of quiet in between. > Then I look out the port and see stars which are covered with spots. Maybe I > can get on the air with their planets. > > > Please join us on (or near): > > 14050 kHz at 2200z Sunday (3 PM PDT Sunday) > 7047 kHz at z Monday (5 PM PDT Sunday) > >73, > Kevin. KD5ONS > > > _ > > > Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the > town gossip. > Will Rogers > > __ > 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 > Message delivered to mikekopa...@gmail.com __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 Looking for a KPA 100 amplifier
Dave, I’ve looked at the KPA100 manual and I saw that it has it’s own I/O input and circuitry. But I didn’t see anything saying that the installed KAT2 would not be used. There is reference to testing the KPA100 at levels as low as 5 watts. So that tells me that the rig can still be used at QRP levels with the KPA100 installed. Is that correct? Thanks, Mike NJ2OM > On Apr 27, 2020, at 3:21 PM, Dave Van Wallaghen wrote: > __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 Looking for a KPA 100 amplifier
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 VFO A & B
Thanks, all. Thanks, Mike NJ2OM > On Apr 11, 2020, at 11:12 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Mike, > > That will not work with the K2. You will have to move to the K3 with a SubRX > to do that effectively. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 4/11/2020 11:04 AM, NJMike wrote: >> I thought that I could have VFO A & B on different bands. Is that wrong? >> Thanks, >> Mike NJ2OM __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Unable to send WAV file to K2
Thanks, Don. I was afraid that it was going to be a hardware issue. BTW, I am using the USB to serial cable specifically made for the K2 by K1EL. So I guess I need to find out out how to make a connection from the soundcard to the mic input. Thanks, Mike > On Mar 4, 2020, at 4:57 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Mike, > > All that is fine for CW, but for playing WAV files (I assume audio for SSB > mode), you have to have a connection from the computer soundcard to the K2 > Microphone input. There is no other way to get SSB audio into the K2. > > OTOH, if the WAV file is for keying the Winkeyer in CW mode, that would be a > question to be directed at K1EL - I did not think you could create CW from a > WAV file, but if possible it would have to be done in the WinKeyer - it is > not a K2 consideration. > > A BTW note - I hope you are plugging that USB to serial adapter directly into > the K2 AUX IO connector. You MUST use the special cable for the K2 to PC. > Plugging a full RS232 port into the K2 AUX IO connector may cause damage to > the K2 and will cause strange behaviors. Only 3 pins of the K2 connector are > RS-232. The remaining ones are internal K2 signal lines to be used for > communicating with external Elecraft gear such as the transverters, the > KAT100, and KRC2. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 3/4/2020 4:34 PM, Mike Kopacki wrote: >> The WinKeyer is connected to the USB port on the tablet. There is a USB to >> serial cable from the WinKeyer to K2. The cable was from K1EL who makes the >> WinKeyer. >> >> Thanks, >> Mike >> >>>> On Mar 4, 2020, at 3:18 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >>> >>> Mike, >>> >>> Please describe your method of connecting the computer soundcard output to >>> the K2 Microphone jack. >>> >>> 73, >>> Don W3FPR >>> >>> >>>> On 3/4/2020 3:05 PM, NJMike wrote: >>>> I am using a Windows 10 tablet, connected to a WinKeyer USB box and then to >>>> an Elecraft K2. I use N1MM+ Logger for my logging software. >>>> This setup is working fine on CW. Now I am trying to play a WAV file >>>> assigned to a function key in N1MM. It plays fine on the tablet but is >>>> not being sent to the K2. >>>> I have exhausted all user manuals and not come up with the answer. Any >>>> help >>>> will be appreciated! >>>> > __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Unable to send WAV file to K2
The WinKeyer is connected to the USB port on the tablet. There is a USB to serial cable from the WinKeyer to K2. The cable was from K1EL who makes the WinKeyer. Thanks, Mike > On Mar 4, 2020, at 3:18 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Mike, > > Please describe your method of connecting the computer soundcard output to > the K2 Microphone jack. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > >> On 3/4/2020 3:05 PM, NJMike wrote: >> I am using a Windows 10 tablet, connected to a WinKeyer USB box and then to >> an Elecraft K2. I use N1MM+ Logger for my logging software. >> This setup is working fine on CW. Now I am trying to play a WAV file >> assigned to a function key in N1MM. It plays fine on the tablet but is >> not being sent to the K2. >> I have exhausted all user manuals and not come up with the answer. Any help >> will be appreciated! >> Thanks, >> Mike NJ2OM >> -- >> Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ >> __ >> 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 >> Message delivered to donw...@embarqmail.com __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
