[Elecraft] [K2] K2 QRP/QRO For Sale ... Again
I have the K2 "Twins" setup for sale/trade. http://n2.nabble.com/file/n3757378/K2%2Bwins.jpg I listed this rig before but had to remove the listing. The KAT100 had to have 2 diodes replaced. It is up and running as it should now. K2 options KSB2 SSB Adaptor KNB2 Noise Blanker KAT2 20 watt Automatic Antenna Tuner KIO2 K2 AUX I/O RS-232 Interface MC-425 Kenwood Microphone FT100 VFO Knob (by Yaesu) Also have original K160RX K2 160M / 2nd RX Antenna FWK2MCIO K2 MCU, IOC Upgr. FWKAT2 Firmware Upgrade for KAT2 (latest) XFLMDKT 2nd Filter Upgr. for the K2 BFOMDKT K2 BFO Toroid & PLL Ref Osc crystal Upgrade E850093 10M BPF, VFO/ALC Mod Kit E850138 K2 Temp Comp PLL Upgrade K2ATOBKT K2 Rev A to B Upgrade KBT2 Internal Battery Kit ETS2 Std 3" Tilt Stand for EC2 Speaker cloth Upgrade Mic connector cap/cover KAT100/KPA100 options KPA100 100 watt amplifier KAT100-2 100W ATU with EC2 panels KIO2 K2 AUX I/O RS-232 Interface KPA100SHLDKT KPA100 Shield Upgrade FWKPA100 Firmware Upgrade for KPA100 ver. 1.10 KPA100MODKT KPA100 MOD KIT KPA100PKT Upgrades KPA100’s to the current manual ZREV D ETS2 Std 3" Tilt Stand for EC2 Speaker cloth Upgrade Additional Manual for K2 and all options in a binder. Jumpers and power cords rs232 cable for rig control and K2 to KAT/KPA1oo interface. Freq probe Spare parts and panels (power connectors, RS232 cable assembly, key/speaker connector etc) Rig will come plug and play ready, you will only need a power supply for the Amp and an antenna. Rig is setup to use stand alone portable with a built in antenna tuner that will tune a wet noodle. Also the battery is less than a year old. To work QRO just hook the amp/tuner combo to the rig via the supplied cables to the K2 and a power supply. K2 can also be used on a power supply. This is an awesome setup, the only reason I am considering replacement is because I want something that will take up less room in my saddlebags on my motorcycle. Note: I have never used this rig for voice, but there is no reason it should not work as it should. 1500.00 shipping and insurance included or trade for a well cared for,well equipped ft 897D On Air or Live feed demos can be arranged. Check or Postal Money Orders. PayPal accepted. Add 3% Handling fee. Mic and Key in photo not included. mycall at yahoo or my call at bellsouth.net - W4HDM-DAMON-K2#473 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K2-QRP-QRO-For-Sale-Again-tp3757378p3757378.html Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at 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
[Elecraft] [K2] RE: KAT100 error Fixed Part One
Recap:KAT100 Tuner was going through the motions of tuning showing an SWR of 1.0-1 but K2 showing a high SWR. Reduced power on TX on all bands. SWR scale lights on the KAT100 not lighting during tune or TX. I replaced D1 and D2 diodes on the KAT100, per Skip, WB4DAD's suggestion. This has the KAT100 tuning and showing lights operating as they should. I suspect a near lightning strike or power surge caused these to go bad? PART 2: The only issue I see now is that the tuner always reverts to ANT 1 on power up. If I shut down while set to ANT2, when I power up it will show 2 for a second then go to 1. Anyone had this problem? Thanks again to WB4DAD and his friend that passed this info to him. Also, I would like to thank Don, W3FPR for his help. He has helped me on several problems and gets my vote into the Elecraft Hall of Fame. I suspect he would have solved this as well if not for my post being rejected from the site. Now to put it all back together! Note: I ordered 10 of these diodes from an internet source, but being impatient I found them at FRY's. Same thing with the 40 pin firmware socket. So if anyone needs diodes or 20 pin sockets, feel free to contact me off list. "73" Damon W4HDM <http://www.w4hdm.camstreams.com/> Live Shack Feed SKCC 3729T Centurion # 164 Tribune # 73 (x3) WAS # 23 YoungBuckAward NAQCC #3633 K2#00473 _ View message @ http://n2.nabble.com/KAT100-error-tp3696887p3699372.html To unsubscribe from KAT100 error, click < (link removed) oLm5ldHwzNjk2ODg3fDM4MzkwNzk1> here. - W4HDM-DAMON-K2#473 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/KAT100-error-tp3696887p3731272.html Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at 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
[Elecraft] [K2] RE: KAT100 error
Don I posted these two post on the reflector via the web site and they are still showing as pending so I am trying to do it through email. If two post show up . my apologies. Good morning Don and thanks for the reply. I ran the test on the K2 into a dummy load. It tunes great on all bands and the only time I see the HiCUR message is if I max the power out setting. Actually I think it starts at around 13.8 and above. So, I pulled the Firmware to re-seat it and low and behold the number 1 slot doesn't look quite right. I do get continuity from the socket's solder pad to the pin on the firmware, but perhaps it is not enough? I will order a new socket today and once that is installed I will go from there. If this socket is in fact bad, could it have caused the firmware to go bad as well ... should I also replace it? I only ask because of the time involved for any orders to reach me from Elecraft. Thanks for your help Don, I will post my results once I have replaced the socket. POST 2 UPDATE:KAT100 Issue Removed the 20 pin socket for the firmware and replaced with a new one. Same problem. I also received an email from WB4DAD suggesting I try replacing the diodes at D1 and D2. He said he had a problem with his KAT100 that sounded a lot like mine and that fixed it for him. I have an email in with Elecraft support to get their thoughts on this. In the meantime I ordered the diodes today so I will have them just in case. Any other thoughts are appreciated. "73" Damon W4HDM <http://www.w4hdm.camstreams.com/> Live Shack Feed SKCC 3729T Centurion # 164 Tribune # 73 (x3) WAS # 23 YoungBuckAward NAQCC #3633 K2#00473 From: Don Wilhelm-4 (via Nabble) [mailto:ml-user+39068-851166...@n2.nabble.com] Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 1:37 AM To: W4HDM Subject: Re: KAT100 error Damon, Thanks for removing the KPA100 from the picture, now we know the problem is the KAT100 or the base K2. To eliminate the base K2 from suspicion, test it into a dummy load and see if the HiCUR messages are still present. While looking for solder problems, first check pin 1 of the KAT100 firmware socket. What you are describing sounds a lot like a problem with the firmware chip. 73, Don W3FPR W4HDM wrote: > Don, > > Ok I removed the KPA100 and connected directly to the K2, I also tested with > 2 different jumpers, as well as useing the RF in and the AUX connection. All > give the same results: > > KAT100's relays sound and the K2 shows 1.0-1 swr. Lights on the KAT100 do > not light up on tune or TX. > K2 reduced power on key up (at 10 watts setting and 5 watt setting). > Occasionally I get a High Current message. Current set at 3.50 > > I checked the RS232 for continuity and it is OK. > > I started doing the test in the KAT100 Manual. When I set the antenna to 2 > and turn off the K2 and then back on I noted the antenna back on ANT 1 I > also noticed when first powered up the lights on the KAT100 are bright but > then dim a bit. > > Maybe this will point towards the problem? > > I suspect I have a bad solder point somewhere in the KAT100. > > Don Wilhelm-4 wrote: > >> Damon, >> >> First, remove the KPA100 from the picture (remove it from the EC2 >> enclosure) and connect the KAT100 directly to the base K2 and see if it >> works OK - if my suspicion is correct, it will. >> >> If the KAT100 checks out, then check 2 things - first diodes D16 and D17 >> in the KPA100 and the short coax you are using between the KPA100 and >> the KAT100. >> >> Let me know what you find. >> >> 73, >> Don W3FPR >> >> W4HDM wrote: >> >>> My KAT100 was working fine then developed a problem recently. >>> For those wondering what happened to my for sale listing this is why I >>> removed it. >>> >>> At first the tune sequence would tune at times and other times it would >>> stay >>> at 9.9-1 and the lights would work most of the time. (Using a dummy load >>> as >>> well as an antenna) >>> >>> I checked the solder connections in the KAT100 and retouched a few. I >>> noticed no change in behavior. I put the radio away for a few days and >>> revisited the problem today >>> >>> Before doing anything I did a SWR Bridge alignment on the KPA100 just to >>> be >>> sure nothing had changed. I adjusted for 0 voltage using a DMM as >>> instructed >>> in the manual. >>> >>> Currently, the tune sequence gives a 1.0-1 reading on the K2 meter but >>> the >>> scale lights on the KAT100 do not light up while tuning or whe
Re: [Elecraft] [K2] KAT100 error
Hi Karl, Yes, both check out fine with my MFJ-269 Thanks for the suggestion. KARL MARDERIAN wrote: > > Hi, n6xvt Karl. > 1 is the cable from radio to dummy load good? > 2 is the dummy load any good? > 73 n6xvt > Sent from my iPhone > > On Sep 22, 2009, at 6:41 PM, W4HDM wrote: > >> >> My KAT100 was working fine then developed a problem recently. >> For those wondering what happened to my for sale listing this is why I >> removed it. >> >> At first the tune sequence would tune at times and other times it >> would stay >> at 9.9-1 and the lights would work most of the time. (Using a dummy >> load as >> well as an antenna) >> >> I checked the solder connections in the KAT100 and retouched a few. I >> noticed no change in behavior. I put the radio away for a few days and >> revisited the problem today >> >> Before doing anything I did a SWR Bridge alignment on the KPA100 >> just to be >> sure nothing had changed. I adjusted for 0 voltage using a DMM as >> instructed >> in the manual. >> >> Currently, the tune sequence gives a 1.0-1 reading on the K2 meter >> but the >> scale lights on the KAT100 do not light up while tuning or when >> keying. The >> antenna and power lights are working properly. >> >> When keying 100 watts into a dummy load the power is reduced by >> various >> amounts depending on the band and the K2 shows HI Refl, the same >> symptoms >> using an antenna. >> >> Using the menu for tuner readings, after hitting tune in the dummy >> load, I >> get: >> >> L00.4 >> C0.08 >> nET2 >> t 197 >> E243 >> Init >> F1.05 >> L0-L8 get relay clicks as well as >> C0-C8 and >> N1-N2 >> >> I am using the The KAT100/KPA100 in their own enclosure. >> >> Any help on where I should start from here to solve the problem? >> >> Thanks, >> Damon >> >> (Don .. I sent you an email on this when the symptoms first started, >> maybe >> it was lost in SPAM) >> >> >> - >> W4HDM-DAMON-K2#473 >> >> >> -- >> View this message in context: >> http://n2.nabble.com/KAT100-error-tp3696887p3696887.html >> Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at 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 > __ > 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 > > - W4HDM-DAMON-K2#473 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/KAT100-error-tp3696887p3705656.html Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K2] KAT100 error
Don, Ok I removed the KPA100 and connected directly to the K2, I also tested with 2 different jumpers, as well as useing the RF in and the AUX connection. All give the same results: KAT100's relays sound and the K2 shows 1.0-1 swr. Lights on the KAT100 do not light up on tune or TX. K2 reduced power on key up (at 10 watts setting and 5 watt setting). Occasionally I get a High Current message. Current set at 3.50 I checked the RS232 for continuity and it is OK. I started doing the test in the KAT100 Manual. When I set the antenna to 2 and turn off the K2 and then back on I noted the antenna back on ANT 1 I also noticed when first powered up the lights on the KAT100 are bright but then dim a bit. Maybe this will point towards the problem? I suspect I have a bad solder point somewhere in the KAT100. Don Wilhelm-4 wrote: > > Damon, > > First, remove the KPA100 from the picture (remove it from the EC2 > enclosure) and connect the KAT100 directly to the base K2 and see if it > works OK - if my suspicion is correct, it will. > > If the KAT100 checks out, then check 2 things - first diodes D16 and D17 > in the KPA100 and the short coax you are using between the KPA100 and > the KAT100. > > Let me know what you find. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > W4HDM wrote: >> My KAT100 was working fine then developed a problem recently. >> For those wondering what happened to my for sale listing this is why I >> removed it. >> >> At first the tune sequence would tune at times and other times it would >> stay >> at 9.9-1 and the lights would work most of the time. (Using a dummy load >> as >> well as an antenna) >> >> I checked the solder connections in the KAT100 and retouched a few. I >> noticed no change in behavior. I put the radio away for a few days and >> revisited the problem today >> >> Before doing anything I did a SWR Bridge alignment on the KPA100 just to >> be >> sure nothing had changed. I adjusted for 0 voltage using a DMM as >> instructed >> in the manual. >> >> Currently, the tune sequence gives a 1.0-1 reading on the K2 meter but >> the >> scale lights on the KAT100 do not light up while tuning or when keying. >> The >> antenna and power lights are working properly. >> >> When keying 100 watts into a dummy load the power is reduced by various >> amounts depending on the band and the K2 shows HI Refl, the same symptoms >> using an antenna. >> >> Using the menu for tuner readings, after hitting tune in the dummy load, >> I >> get: >> >> L00.4 >> C0.08 >> nET2 >> t 197 >> E243 >> Init >> F1.05 >> L0-L8 get relay clicks as well as >> C0-C8 and >> N1-N2 >> >> I am using the The KAT100/KPA100 in their own enclosure. >> >> Any help on where I should start from here to solve the problem? >> >> Thanks, >> Damon >> >> (Don .. I sent you an email on this when the symptoms first started, >> maybe >> it was lost in SPAM) >> >> >> - >> W4HDM-DAMON-K2#473 >> >> > __ > 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 > > - W4HDM-DAMON-K2#473 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/KAT100-error-tp3696887p3699797.html Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K2] KAT100 error
Thanks Don I will do this now and post the results. Don Wilhelm-4 wrote: > > Damon, > > First, remove the KPA100 from the picture (remove it from the EC2 > enclosure) and connect the KAT100 directly to the base K2 and see if it > works OK - if my suspicion is correct, it will. > > If the KAT100 checks out, then check 2 things - first diodes D16 and D17 > in the KPA100 and the short coax you are using between the KPA100 and > the KAT100. > > Let me know what you find. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > W4HDM wrote: >> My KAT100 was working fine then developed a problem recently. >> For those wondering what happened to my for sale listing this is why I >> removed it. >> >> At first the tune sequence would tune at times and other times it would >> stay >> at 9.9-1 and the lights would work most of the time. (Using a dummy load >> as >> well as an antenna) >> >> I checked the solder connections in the KAT100 and retouched a few. I >> noticed no change in behavior. I put the radio away for a few days and >> revisited the problem today >> >> Before doing anything I did a SWR Bridge alignment on the KPA100 just to >> be >> sure nothing had changed. I adjusted for 0 voltage using a DMM as >> instructed >> in the manual. >> >> Currently, the tune sequence gives a 1.0-1 reading on the K2 meter but >> the >> scale lights on the KAT100 do not light up while tuning or when keying. >> The >> antenna and power lights are working properly. >> >> When keying 100 watts into a dummy load the power is reduced by various >> amounts depending on the band and the K2 shows HI Refl, the same symptoms >> using an antenna. >> >> Using the menu for tuner readings, after hitting tune in the dummy load, >> I >> get: >> >> L00.4 >> C0.08 >> nET2 >> t 197 >> E243 >> Init >> F1.05 >> L0-L8 get relay clicks as well as >> C0-C8 and >> N1-N2 >> >> I am using the The KAT100/KPA100 in their own enclosure. >> >> Any help on where I should start from here to solve the problem? >> >> Thanks, >> Damon >> >> (Don .. I sent you an email on this when the symptoms first started, >> maybe >> it was lost in SPAM) >> >> >> - >> W4HDM-DAMON-K2#473 >> >> > __ > 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 > > - W4HDM-DAMON-K2#473 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/KAT100-error-tp3696887p3699480.html Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at 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
[Elecraft] [K2] KAT100 error
My KAT100 was working fine then developed a problem recently. For those wondering what happened to my for sale listing this is why I removed it. At first the tune sequence would tune at times and other times it would stay at 9.9-1 and the lights would work most of the time. (Using a dummy load as well as an antenna) I checked the solder connections in the KAT100 and retouched a few. I noticed no change in behavior. I put the radio away for a few days and revisited the problem today Before doing anything I did a SWR Bridge alignment on the KPA100 just to be sure nothing had changed. I adjusted for 0 voltage using a DMM as instructed in the manual. Currently, the tune sequence gives a 1.0-1 reading on the K2 meter but the scale lights on the KAT100 do not light up while tuning or when keying. The antenna and power lights are working properly. When keying 100 watts into a dummy load the power is reduced by various amounts depending on the band and the K2 shows HI Refl, the same symptoms using an antenna. Using the menu for tuner readings, after hitting tune in the dummy load, I get: L00.4 C0.08 nET2 t 197 E243 Init F1.05 L0-L8 get relay clicks as well as C0-C8 and N1-N2 I am using the The KAT100/KPA100 in their own enclosure. Any help on where I should start from here to solve the problem? Thanks, Damon (Don .. I sent you an email on this when the symptoms first started, maybe it was lost in SPAM) - W4HDM-DAMON-K2#473 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/KAT100-error-tp3696887p3696887.html Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K2] K2 Twins for sale NOW ON EBAY
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270452775076 W4HDM wrote: > > Elecraft K2 with KPA100 and KAT100 built into an EC2 > in practically new condition > > Radio options > > K160RX 160m/2nd receive antenna > KNB2 Noise Blanker > KBT2 Internal battery kit > KSB2 SSB Option > KIO2 RS-232 Interface > KAT2 20 watt internal tuner > ETS2 3" tilt stands (x2) > MC-42S Kenwood hand mic > Latest updates and firmware > All necessary cables for plug and play (no antenna) > Hard case to pack it all in (silver) > > > > EC2 Blank project enclosure with: > > KPA100 100w option with KIO2 RS-232 Interface > (you will need a power supply for the amp it does not run off the radio's > internal battery) > KAT100-2 100w Auto tuner with EC2 Panels > Latest updates and firmware > Manual > > Serial number 0473 purchased used January of 2009. I added the 160m > option, battery option, all of the upgrades (MODS), and all firmware to > bring it up to date. It came with the KPA 100 that you could swap with the > internal 20w tuner top to make it a 100w rig or use the top with the 20w > tuner to make it a QRP Rig. > > Rather than swapping, I purchased and built the 100w tuner (2/22/2009) in > the matching case (EC2) and installed the Amp into the top of that. I also > built another KIO2 RS-232 Interface for the amp for connection to the > radio Now to go QRP all you have to do is unhook the 100w tuner via cables > and your all set. > > > $1500.00 > > Pictures on request > > Mycall at bellsouth.net or mycall at yahoo.com > > See demo video on You Tube at: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlPsOXXmjTs > - W4HDM-DAMON-K2#473 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K2-Twins-for-sale-tp3586679p3592706.html Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at 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
[Elecraft] [K2] K2 Twins for sale
Elecraft K2 with KPA100 and KAT100 built into an EC2 in practically new condition Radio options K160RX 160m/2nd receive antenna KNB2 Noise Blanker KBT2 Internal battery kit KSB2 SSB Option KIO2 RS-232 Interface KAT2 20 watt internal tuner ETS2 3" tilt stands (x2) MC-42S Kenwood hand mic Latest updates and firmware All necessary cables for plug and play (no antenna) Hard case to pack it all in (silver) EC2 Blank project enclosure with: KPA100 100w option with KIO2 RS-232 Interface (you will need a power supply for the amp it does not run off the radio's internal battery) KAT100-2 100w Auto tuner with EC2 Panels Latest updates and firmware Manual Serial number 0473 purchased used January of 2009. I added the 160m option, battery option, all of the upgrades (MODS), and all firmware to bring it up to date. It came with the KPA 100 that you could swap with the internal 20w tuner top to make it a 100w rig or use the top with the 20w tuner to make it a QRP Rig. Rather than swapping, I purchased and built the 100w tuner (2/22/2009) in the matching case (EC2) and installed the Amp into the top of that. I also built another KIO2 RS-232 Interface for the amp for connection to the radio Now to go QRP all you have to do is unhook the 100w tuner via cables and your all set. $1500.00 Pictures on request Mycall at bellsouth.net or mycall at yahoo.com See demo video on You Tube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlPsOXXmjTs - W4HDM-DAMON-K2#473 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K2-Twins-for-sale-tp3586679p3586679.html Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at 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
[Elecraft] [K2] KPA100 & KAT100 in EC2 For Sale
I have a new KAT100 tuner (built March 4th, 2009) with a KPA100 w/KIO2 in a EC2 enclosure with the 3'' tilt stand. The amp just received the KPA100UPKT, KPA100MODKT, KPA100SHIELDKT, and the latest firmware (1.10). Although the EC2 was purchased new (Feb 2009), it has a few very slight scuffs on the sides. The amp portion came with the K2 I purchased used in Jan. 2009. The radio was advertised as never used. S/N 473 ... it looks like the amp may have been installed later. I am selling this because I do not need high power, this rig will be used for portable operation. I used the amp and tuner this weekend for the SKCC Sprint and it appeared to operate as it should ... no problems. I will include the short side of the control cable so that you can add it to your existing cable or I would be willing to trade the complete cable for your regular cable. The sale will also include the manual (Ap and Tuner), a short BNC jumper and the power cord. All you will need to hook this to your K2 (assuming you have the KIO2 on your K2) will be a short coax jumper with pl259s terminated on each end, and the control cable assembled (unless you trade yours for mine) Pictures available on request. Live demo via my Live Shack Feed can be arranged. http://w4hdm.camstreams.com 850.00 plus shipping Contact - - mycall(at)bellsouth.net - W4HDM-DAMON-K2#473 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/-K2--KPA100---KAT100-in-EC2-For-Sale-tp2630315p2630315.html Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Average Cost of Used K2/100???
I am a new Elecraft owner and didn't know much about them when I purchased my K2/100 s/n 0473. I found out the hard way that the deal I thought I was getting was soon squashed once I did most of the upgrades to bring it up to date.(Firmware and Hardware) Still have more to go! Buyer beware. That being said, I ended up paying a decent price and had a great learning experience doing the upgrades, and integrating the KAP100 into a newly built (by me) KAT100, as well as well as building and installing a couple more options. My point make sure you know whats inside the rig you are interested in buying, it will be a major factor on the price you pay. Unless the rig you are considering is up to date and fully loaded, I would recommend getting very familiar with the Elecraft website and all of the options and upgrades available along with the costs of each. If you are working on a budget, don't forget to factor in shipping and builder fees. If you are doing it yourself and have never built before, you may have to factor in the basic tools needed to build the kits you plan on adding to your used rig. In my case, solder, magnifier, cutters, grounding strap, Pana-vice, and soldering station. This stuff adds up fast! Once you have all of this information you should know what you would be willing to pay for a used K2/100. Mike-WB8ICN wrote: > > A friend of mine asked me at a local ham-fest this last weekend how much a > K2/100 costs these days. I told him that I didn't know. He was thinking > somewhere along the lines of $400.00...but I told him that seemed quite > low > to me. > Anyone know what the current cost might be or know of one available? > > 72's/73's...Mikey, WB8ICN > www.qsl.net/wb8icn > -- > http://www.qrpedia.com/ > A place for QRP homebrewers to share their projects with the world. > > > __ > 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 > > =^D=^D=^D=^D - W4HDM-DAMON-K2#473 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Average-Cost-of-Used-K2-100tp2500162p2502722.html Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at 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
[Elecraft] [K2] RE: K2 K2ATOBKT "Low Battery"
BINGO!! Don thanks . I suppose once I have owned this for a while those obvious fixes will become ..well, obvious LOL "73" Damon From: Don Wilhelm-4 (via Nabble) [mailto:ml-user+39068-851166...@n2.nabble.com] Sent: Saturday, March 07, 2009 5:16 PM To: W4HDM Subject: Re: K2 K2ATOBKT "Low Battery" Damon, Well, I haven't heard that problem in a long time, but the solution is easy. On the top of the Control Board, just to the right of center is a switch to change the voltage display from external to internal - you must have bumped it in the upgrade process - set it to the INT position and all will be well. 73, Don W3FPR W4HDM wrote: > HI, > > OK I am just finishing up the A to B mod and somewhere at the end between > Misc control board changes and sidetone Modification or possibly after the > XFILMDKT I am getting "Low Battery" warning and "000" reading for voltage > when tapping Display. This is with power coming from a power supply and not > the internal battery. > > I did miss a pin count on the sidetone mod and fixed that. (used pin 7 > rather than 6) and for the 82-mH inductor, I missed a pin by one as well > (using pin 8 and 10 rather than the proper 7 and 10) and this has been > fixed. > > And it was all going so well! > > Thanks in advance! > > - > W4HDM-DAMON-K2#473 > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:elecr...@... <http://n2.nabble.com/user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=2442211&i=0> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html _ This email is a reply to your post @ http://n2.nabble.com/-K2--K2-K2ATOBKT-%22Low-Battery%22-tp2442171p2442211.ht ml You can reply by email or by visting the link above. - W4HDM-DAMON-K2#473 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/-K2--K2-K2ATOBKT-%22Low-Battery%22-tp2442171p2442234.html Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at 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
[Elecraft] [K2] K2 K2ATOBKT "Low Battery"
HI, OK I am just finishing up the A to B mod and somewhere at the end between Misc control board changes and sidetone Modification or possibly after the XFILMDKT I am getting "Low Battery" warning and "000" reading for voltage when tapping Display. This is with power coming from a power supply and not the internal battery. I did miss a pin count on the sidetone mod and fixed that. (used pin 7 rather than 6) and for the 82-mH inductor, I missed a pin by one as well (using pin 8 and 10 rather than the proper 7 and 10) and this has been fixed. And it was all going so well! Thanks in advance! - W4HDM-DAMON-K2#473 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/-K2--K2-K2ATOBKT-%22Low-Battery%22-tp2442171p2442171.html Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at 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
[Elecraft] [K2] RE: K2 KPA100MDKT
Thanks for the reply Don. I wish I would have seen the mod you suggest. I must have overlooked that one. This rig was so behind on the updates I don't think I will ever catch up! HA Well for now .. On to theK2 A to B mod! Thanks again! "73" Damon W4HDM From: Don Wilhelm-4 (via Nabble) [mailto:ml-user+39068-851166...@n2.nabble.com] Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 11:34 AM To: W4HDM Subject: Re: K2 KPA100MDKT Damon, The resistor *may* be OK, often the ceramic coating gets chipped and the resistor is still intact. OTOH, you can certainly replace it with the one you removed. As a suggestion - since you are working on the KPA100, why not get the KPA100UPKT and install all the current changes. Actually I don't know why the KPA100MDKT is still offered since most of the components in that kit are also supplied with the KPA100UPKT. 73, Don W3FPR W4HDM wrote: > While doing the KPA100MDK to my K2 I noticed R13 on the KPA100 board has a > chip in it like the one in the picture (instruction sheet) for R22. R22 on > mine looked to be ok and was removed and replaced per the instructions. > > My question: Can/should I use the removed R22 to replace the chiped resistor > at R13? They have the same values. Or is the chip harmless as is? > > Thanks, > Damon-W4HDM > s/n 0473 > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:elecr...@... <http://n2.nabble.com/user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=2430518&i=0> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html _ This email is a reply to your post @ http://n2.nabble.com/-K2--K2-KPA100MDKT-tp2430327p2430518.html You can reply by email or by visting the link above. - W4HDM-DAMON-K2#473 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/-K2--K2-KPA100MDKT-tp2430327p2430567.html Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at 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
[Elecraft] [K2] K2 KPA100MDKT
While doing the KPA100MDK to my K2 I noticed R13 on the KPA100 board has a chip in it like the one in the picture (instruction sheet) for R22. R22 on mine looked to be ok and was removed and replaced per the instructions. My question: Can/should I use the removed R22 to replace the chiped resistor at R13? They have the same values. Or is the chip harmless as is? Thanks, Damon-W4HDM s/n 0473 - W4HDM-DAMON-K2#473 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/-K2--K2-KPA100MDKT-tp2430327p2430327.html Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at 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
Re: [Elecraft] K2 - KIO2 AUX I/O Install
Thanks Don! After your last email I read through the remainder of the manual for the install and found that yes the pins are labeled on the schematic on the back! Duh. I now understand how these pins are labeled. Yes, my K2 had the KAP100 and I removed it with the intention of mounting it in the KAT100-2 as a separate unit. For now I have the other top installed with the KAT2 and battery option. I still have a ways to go to get this rig up to date but I'm working on it! After connecting the K2 to my PC and turning on the port it was recognized by HamRadioDeluxe and seemed to function as it should. One last question for the reflector on this install and I should be done. My K2's Owner's Manual .. page 100 states "Once the host adapter is installed you will have three display modes freq/mode, real time clock, and voltage/current displays" Mine only has the original 2 ...no clock. Does this option only show up if you have the KDSP2 installed? "73" Damon -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...@embarqmail.com] Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 7:52 PM To: W4HDM Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 - KIO2 AUX I/O Install Damon, Here is where things get hard and complicated -- 2 wide header pins ar numbered differently than ICs. Start at pin 1, then pin 2 is on the other side of the two rows, pin 3 is next to pin 1, etc. Net result is that the odd numbered pins are on one side and the even numbered are on the other. I hesitate to mention that the DBxx series of connectors is numbered differently than either ICs or header pins - sory, but it is a confusing world. The one thing that helps is that the Elecraft schematics show the proper numbering of the pins. Other schematics are not so kind and simply mark the pin number, but show the connector or IC as a block with the pins numbered in some random order. The pin that is cut off on the header is pin 4 which is unused (pin 1 is at the top of the control board toward the edge). Your K2 must have had the KPA100 installed at one time, and for that installation, pin 4 is cut off and the connecting ribbon cable is keyed. Since the KIO2 AUX board cannot be successfully installed upside down and allow the top cover to still be installed, keying of the mating connector is not necessary. BTW - if you have the KAT2 as well as the KIO2 installed in that K2, the green wire on the KAT2 connector must be at the top. 73, Don W3FPR W4HDM wrote: > Don, > > Thanks for your help, yes that was the problem ...my lack of > experience! After counting the pins the correct way the voltage is now > within specs with a -9.6. > > My electronics building started just 2 days ago. I went to the local > electronics store (Fry's) and purchased a Hakko 936 soldering station and a > cheap sounds to lights kit to see if I was capable enough to continue. It > worked after assembly so I moved on to my K2 and built the 160m mod ... hey > it worked as well and looked pretty good! SO .. this KIO2 is my 3rd attempt > at building. Now that I have the pin counting down I'll proceed with crossed > fingers! > > BTW ... at P4 on the control board where the AUX board will plug in, pin 9 > (using your method) has been cut out and there is no wire going to it from > the tuner. Is this a normal mod and should I cut any of the pins from the > new AUX board? I assume it was cut to prevent some sort of short if it was > plugged into wrong? > > Thanks again! > > Damon > > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K2 - KIO2 AUX I/O Install
Don, Thanks for your help, yes that was the problem ...my lack of experience! After counting the pins the correct way the voltage is now within specs with a -9.6. My electronics building started just 2 days ago. I went to the local electronics store (Fry's) and purchased a Hakko 936 soldering station and a cheap sounds to lights kit to see if I was capable enough to continue. It worked after assembly so I moved on to my K2 and built the 160m mod ... hey it worked as well and looked pretty good! SO .. this KIO2 is my 3rd attempt at building. Now that I have the pin counting down I'll proceed with crossed fingers! BTW ... at P4 on the control board where the AUX board will plug in, pin 9 (using your method) has been cut out and there is no wire going to it from the tuner. Is this a normal mod and should I cut any of the pins from the new AUX board? I assume it was cut to prevent some sort of short if it was plugged into wrong? Thanks again! Damon -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...@embarqmail.com] Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 6:12 PM To: W4HDM Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 - KIO2 AUX I/O Install Damon, From your description of the 'pin counting', I wonder if you counted correctly - an integrated circuit is numbered counterclockwise around the chip starting with pin 1 which is identified with a dot or a bar or a tapered edge or some distinguishing characteristic. Pin 8 is on the same side of the IC as pin 1, but at the opposite end. The voltage at U1 pin 8 should be the same as the voltage on the anode of D1. If these are both positive voltages, about the only thing that could cause a problem like that is if D2 and D3 are installed backwards - check the orientation. 73, Don W3FPR W4HDM wrote: > > Hi All, > > I just finished building and installing the KIO2 and AUX2 Mods and > while dong the testing on page 11 (second from the bottom) ". Connect > the (-) lead ... positive to pin 8 of U1 on the KIO2 board. You should > see a negative reading of between -6 and - 12 VDC" I show positive > 5.02v and I am not sure how to proceed. I counted the pins from pin > one left to right top to bottom. Firmware ver. 2.04 & 1.09 > > FYI this K2 was a K2/100 and the KIO2 was installed with the amp. So > the control board mod on page 10 was done when I received the rig. I > removed the amp and now use the K2 as QRP. I am installing a new KIO2 > kit so that I can eventually install the amp in the EC2 or 100w Tuner > as well as have pc control capabilities. > > Any help is appreciated . Thanks! > > Damon-W4HDM-K2-#473 > > * * > > > > __ > 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 > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.10.23/1951 - Release Date: 02/13/09 06:51:00 > > __ 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] K2 - KIO2 AUX I/O Install
Hi All, I just finished building and installing the KIO2 and AUX2 Mods and while dong the testing on page 11 (second from the bottom) ". Connect the (-) lead ... positive to pin 8 of U1 on the KIO2 board. You should see a negative reading of between -6 and - 12 VDC" I show positive 5.02v and I am not sure how to proceed. I counted the pins from pin one left to right top to bottom. Firmware ver. 2.04 & 1.09 FYI this K2 was a K2/100 and the KIO2 was installed with the amp. So the control board mod on page 10 was done when I received the rig. I removed the amp and now use the K2 as QRP. I am installing a new KIO2 kit so that I can eventually install the amp in the EC2 or 100w Tuner as well as have pc control capabilities. Any help is appreciated . Thanks! Damon-W4HDM-K2-#473 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K2 Frequency Probe
Got one Thanks! W4HDM-DAMON-K2#473 W4HDM wrote: > > I recently purchased a used K2 and I am doing the upgrades to the firmware > etc. The rig did not come with the frequency counter probe or the parts to > make one. Does anyone have a spare kit or assembled probe they would be > willing to let go before I shell out the 10 bucks for a new one? Thanks in > advance. mycall(at)bellsouth.net also good on QRZ > > > > W4HDM-DAMON-K2#473 > > > > > > > > > __ > 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 > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K2-Frequency-Probe-tp2285619p2289008.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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
[Elecraft] K2 Frequency Probe
I recently purchased a used K2 and I am doing the upgrades to the firmware etc. The rig did not come with the frequency counter probe or the parts to make one. Does anyone have a spare kit or assembled probe they would be willing to let go before I shell out the 10 bucks for a new one? Thanks in advance. mycall(at)bellsouth.net also good on QRZ W4HDM-DAMON-K2#473 __ 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
