RE: [Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Big K2 (or K2B - B for Big)]
I agree with this. When running you don't fiddle with too much. What I would really, really, really like is true QSK for my K2. If I had that I would immediately buy another K2, tie them together with a mute line and RF signal line internally. Then I would use a software program to control both so I could treat the two K2' s as slaved rigs so I could listen in stereo - one receiver in one ear and the other receiver in the other ear. This way I could operate true split and listen on both frequencies at the same time. With this setup I could take one K2 along for trips without dismantling the station. When I'm hunting DX I could have the use of both K2's when the DX station is operating split. As I have said previously, the Kenwood TS950SDX has wonderful QSK. It has spoiled me. You can listen between the dits and dahs. I want my main rig at home to be able to do that. On Dxpeditions I don't need QSK much as I mostly run stations. Using semi-break-in while running is easier on the ears. Happy New Year N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Hank Kohl K8DD Sent: Sunday, December 26, 2004 7:06 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Big K2 (or K2B - B for Big)] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >I think that a lot of K2 owners, particularly contesters and DXers, get >around the small size of the K2 by using computer control. That way they have a >small rig for portable use and a big computer display for home use. The big >remote knob (CRS* is causing me to block on its real name) gives a nice ergonomic >interface for tuning and RIT. > > That's not entirely true at least in my case. In a contest about the only things I use are the main tuning knob and the AF gain. At least when we're running. Maybe the RIT for the stations that don't zero beat. When I'm searching, it's the main tuning knob and maybe the AF gain. The computer control keys the radio, keeps track of the frequency/band. I try not to use any more of the buttons on the front panel than I have to when I'm contesting. Pretty much the same for DXing Set the filters the way I want them and DSP if I need it. Only thing that drives me crazy is the A=B and SPLIT on the same button! I would like to see a K2Big - maybe even take my K2/100, strip the case and front panel and PCB's and put it in an upgrade box! 73HankK8DD ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: FW: [Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Big K2 (or K2B - B for Big)]
Hi, All, Hope you had a Merry Christmas. Just my 2 cents on touch screens- I work with AMX touch screens for classroom multimedia control. (I don't work for AMX, rather a state community college) The main advantage of these touch screens is that you can put any kind of buttons and labels you want on the screen, depending on what you are doing at the time. This allows one small touch screen to do the work of many keyboards. This still doesn't excuse their use at checkouts, however! 73, Mike, WH6AH At 11:31 AM 12/27/2004 -0500, Buddy Brannan wrote: On Mon, Dec 27, 2004 at 08:15:05AM -0500, Dan Barker wrote: > Ever heard of a "touch screen"? Yes! They're evil incarnate! Hate them, hate them, hate them! (Especially the ones at cash register checkouts for using your debbit card...what's the matter with real buttons?) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: FW: [Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Big K2 (or K2B - B for Big)]
As the design of the K2 is pretty modular I do not see any reason why it would not be possible to mount a K2 inside a larger box and add a direct entry keypad and memory/mode buttons as well as a bigger display. Unfortunately to make a really nice job Eric/Wayne would need to release the code for the micros, no point to re-invent the wheel, something they may not want to do. They might also need to support it while it gets ported and would probably look to validate any mods like that before it was released so they know the limitations and make sure any "oops" bugs do not reflect bad on the product as a whole. After all, the final setup and performance rely on the micros almost exclusively. The control section ported to a larger micro with a bit more beef than that currently used, nice 1/4 VGA display and would be real sweet. Not a particularly cheap add on I would say though. Even adding the touch screen at that point is no big deal, a simple one would just need another A/D It would also mean that the option to build it as a portable, and use as a base station would be a matter of choosing the controller/display board to plug in. It may be possible to just add a connector to the existing controller/display for such an add-on, as "slave" connectors to the board so it can use the same front panel board just leave out the micros but that may be jumping a bit too far ahead as there is quite a bit of I/O to hook up although a lot of it does goes go from the controller to display board via the RF board. Could be done also using the serial API already available and instead of using a computer for control, just add an additional stand alone controller inside the "big box". John (GM1BSG) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Big K2
It seams that someone could not stand it and gone to extreemes.. So here are my 2 stotins (cents in S5 currency) Noone was talking abt TFT!!! Noone wanted 200W (K2-100+PA is already over legal limit power even with poor UA GS triodes) Noone was talking abt nice paint and JA-style housing. Noone needs stupid memo ecc stuff (i think so because i never used them on FT1KMP as many other "Christmas tree" stuff on it) But a bit of functionality could be improoved without any hardware mods K2 is UFB RIG as is! But it could be betterand as Wayne and Eric never stop we will wait for up up up upgrades! Second RX would be fantastic for contest users...but this is extreeme. PTT input for CW is a "must" modification for serious PA work.And this is a small idea that went out from people who live with K2. All ideas are probably wellcome...more ideas...better future K2 (K3-K4-K5 ecc) And please...if You are satisfied with Your K2 as is, I am happy for You. S55M-Adi P.S. A.E.US (German-born) physicist (1879 - 1955) "Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move in the opposite direction." ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[EMAIL PROTECTED]: RE: FW: [Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Big K2 (or K2B - B for Big)]]
- Forwarded message from "John A. Ross [RSDTV]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - To: 'Buddy Brannan' <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> As the design of the K2 is pretty modular I do not see any reason why it would not be possible to mount a K2 inside a larger box and add a direct entry keypad and memory/mode buttons as well as a bigger display. Unfortunately to make a really nice job Eric/Wayne would need to release the code for the micros, no point to re-invent the wheel, something they may not want to do. They might also need to support it while it gets ported and would probably look to validate any mods like that before it was released so they know the limitations and make sure any "oops" bugs do not reflect bad on the product as a whole. After all, the final setup and performance rely on the micros almost exclusively. The control section ported to a larger micro with a bit more beef than that currently used, nice 1/4 VGA display and would be real sweet. Not a particularly cheap add on I would say though. Even adding the touch screen at that point is no big deal, a simple one would just need another A/D It would also mean that the option to build it as a portable, and use as a base station would be a matter of choosing the controller/display board to plug in. It may be possible to just add a connector to the existing controller/display for such an add-on, as "slave" connectors to the board so it can use the same front panel board just leave out the micros but that may be jumping a bit too far ahead as there is quite a bit of I/O to hook up although a lot of it does goes go from the controller to display board via the RF board. Could be done also using the serial API already available and instead of using a computer for control, just add an additional stand alone controller inside the "big box". John (GM1BSG) - End forwarded message - -- Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV | Alena Grace's proud papa! Phone: (814) 455-7333 | Born: 04/06/2000 in Donetsk, Ukraine Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | Adopted: 10/07/2004 in Mariupol, Ukraine http://buddy.brannan.name | ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Big K2 (or K2B - B for Big)]
The current generation of control software and logging software do not work together well. I use N3FJP for logging. Using a control program would make it impossible to gather data into N3FJP's program. A hardware remote would not have this problem. Jeff AD9T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of W3FPR - Don Wilhelm Sent: Monday, December 27, 2004 0:11 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Leigh L Klotz, Jr. Subject: Re: [Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Big K2 (or K2B - B for Big)] All, If a larger remote front panel is the proper answer, then why not simply use one of the K2 enabled software control programs which can add function as well as size and flexibility? The N4PY software and Ham Radio Deluxe are two examples. The 'panel' can be as large as your computer screen. Apologies to those who really want to press 'real' buttons (and that includes me - I am quite hardware oriented. but I don't think that a 'BIG' K2 panel is feasible anytime soon). 73, Don W3FPR - Original Message - >I wonder how much of the desire for a bigger K2 could be satisfied with a >remote front panel? I have often thought of building a remote head for the >KIO2 using the $40 Olimex PIC front panel board (now from sparkfun.com) for >use with a backpack. > > The same idea could be used for a bigger front panel, which could also > provide two VFO knobs (though not stereo dual reception). I think only > the AF gain and IF gain are impaired, and the AF gain is easily worked > around by using an audion amplifier in the remote head. > ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: FW: [Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Big K2 (or K2B - B for Big)]
On Mon, Dec 27, 2004 at 08:15:05AM -0500, Dan Barker wrote: > Ever heard of a "touch screen"? Yes! They're evil incarnate! Hate them, hate them, hate them! (Especially the ones at cash register checkouts for using your debbit card...what's the matter with real buttons?) -- Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV | Alena Grace's proud papa! Phone: (814) 455-7333 | Born: 04/06/2000 in Donetsk, Ukraine Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | Adopted: 10/07/2004 in Mariupol, Ukraine http://buddy.brannan.name | ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
FW: [Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Big K2 (or K2B - B for Big)]
Ever heard of a "touch screen"? Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 The 'panel' can be as large as your computer screen. Apologies to those who really want to press 'real' buttons (and that includes me - I am quite hardware oriented. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Big K2 (or K2B - B for Big)]
OK - I can't stand it any more ! Here's my 2 cents. I want a K3! I want it to be the same size as my Collins KWM-2 - in fact, I'd like it to look and "feel" like my M2 or S-Line gear with a great cabinet, really nice paint, excellent rotary knob placement and size with just a couple of additions to the front panel simplicity of the KWM-2 - let's see, to the M2, add DSP for notch, etc; IF level noise blanking, band stacking registers like the Pro II - and - 200 watts output like the 1000MP Mark V - and, oh yes, a built in power supply. Hummm - I wonder if I can find a demolished KWM-2, tear the guts out of it, drop my K2/100/KAT100 in along with a power supply, hook up the knobs and . . . . 73 es gud dx --don n4hh K2/100/KAT100, etc, etc -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.298 / Virus Database: 265.6.5 - Release Date: 12/26/04 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Big K2 (or K2B - B for Big)]
Or! Why not keep the K2 as is and get a K2RX only that can be mounted along with the K2 as a second RX making 2band rx possible. It also have to be muted by K2 tx and if possible the K2RX frequency can be transfered to the K2 for instant tx. It also must work as a stand alone unit that would be nice for SWL operators. And since power isn't a problem in such enviroment the unit would have frontmounted speaker with a 3 watt amplifier. Just a thaught! Tom LA1PHA - Original Message - From: "Leigh L Klotz, Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, December 27, 2004 4:57 AM Subject: Re: [Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Big K2 (or K2B - B for Big)] I wonder how much of the desire for a bigger K2 could be satisfied with a remote front panel? I have often thought of building a remote head for the KIO2 using the $40 Olimex PIC front panel board (now from sparkfun.com) for use with a backpack. The same idea could be used for a bigger front panel, which could also provide two VFO knobs (though not stereo dual reception). I think only the AF gain and IF gain are impaired, and the AF gain is easily worked around by using an audion amplifier in the remote head. 73, Leigh. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Big K2 (or K2B - B for Big)]
Don, W3FPR wrote: I wonder how much of the desire for a bigger K2 could be satisfied with >a >remote front panel?... --- Might work for me Don if it was a box with knobs and buttons. After 60 or 80 hours wailing at a keyboard working each week, I yearn for some knobs to twiddle while roaming the aether. The computer is banished from the shack when I'm operating. That's why I do so little digital stuff too... I'm presently doing some work on a 1950's E.F. Johnson Viking Ranger for a buddy. It's interesting that it was exactly 50 years ago this Christmas that I got my own E.F. Johnson Viking Ranger from Santa so it's a bit of "déjà vu all over again" to be messing about with the innards of one exactly half a century later. I've often grumbled over the tiny little controls on the K2 and it's overall diminutive size. Then the postal worker staggered into the office a few days ago with the Ranger in a huge box. It weighs 50 lbs. I'll never gripe about the weight of a 35 amp power supply again! Now, some of you may not know what this rig looks like, so here's a link to some photos of Ranger beautifully-restored by another Ham: http://tinyurl.com/3o6n9 The controls are nice sizes for my hands, the front panel spaces open and easy, but why wouldn't they be in a rig that could swallow half a dozen K2/100's at least! And it's just a transmitter, to be sure. No receive. And it puts out 60 watts - just a bit over half of a K2/100 on CW and about 50 watts AM phone (equal to about 15 watts PEP SSB). Oh, it's great fun working on it. I love the look and smell of glowing tubes (remembering to keep one hand in my pocket - there's 800 volts loose all over the place!) but it's almost bigger than my whole operating desk. And just picking it up to turn it over now and again eliminates any need to visit the gym this week. Shoot, I'm lucky I have a sturdy wood-working bench to open it up on - my electronics table was neither big enough or strong enough to handle it! Well, at least it doesn't require ESD protection. My point is that as much as I love this old gear and have warm, affectionate memories of many happy hours dipping finals, setting drive levels, then adjusting the antenna loading before I could answer a CQ up the band, it's a reminder of just how convenient, easy to build and simple to use the new stuff like my Elecraft gear is. Guess I won't complain about the little K2 front panel any longer... Yeah, it could be a little bigger ... (Shaddup Ron!) Okay... Ron AC7AC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Big K2 (or K2B - B for Big)]
Guys, Wouldn't it be much cheaper just to get a magnifying glass? :-) :-) :-) Happy New Year! On Dec 26, 2004, at 10:46 PM, Peter wrote: I would like to see a K2Big - maybe even take my K2/100, strip the case and front panel and PCB's and put it in an upgrade box! - Jack Brindle, W6FB - ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Big K2 (or K2B - B for Big)]
Hank Kohl K8DD wrote: > > I would like to see a K2Big - maybe even take my K2/100, strip the case > and front panel and PCB's and > put it in an upgrade box! > > 73HankK8DD > > ___ Why not a big front plate where you can plug in 2 times the RF board. Some hardware to mount the PA, a new software release And beat those Yaesu Ten tec with a real SO2R setup? Peter ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Big K2 (or K2B - B for Big)]
Don, That is almost exactly my point! I think the K2 provides all the hooks for a larger front panel based on a standard computer of some sort. For backpack operation, I want something like the traditional mobile detachable head, like Ken WB6MLC does with his Yaesu rig. I don't want to take a laptop with me, so the PC solution is out for that. This thread was started by people who claim they want bigger, more comfortable knobs, so I think some may still want an auxillary front panel. So, the RS232 interface provides most of what we need...all we need are smaller computers As for the N4APY and other software, it's quite impressive. Personally though, since I don't have Windows at home, I use Marote for Linux, and while it is not at the same level as Ham Radio Deluxe, the author is rapidly making improvements. I would definitely add Marote to the list of Linux ham software mentioned in thios month's QST (gMFSK, Xlog, and Hamlib). It would be nice if Marote used Hamlib, and maybe it will have such an option someday, but right now it works only with the K2 (all software should have such problems). Leigh. On Sun, 26 Dec 2004 9:11 pm, W3FPR - Don Wilhelm wrote: If a larger remote front panel is the proper answer, then why not simply use one of the K2 enabled software control programs which can add function as well as size and flexibility? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Big K2 (or K2B - B for Big)]
All, If a larger remote front panel is the proper answer, then why not simply use one of the K2 enabled software control programs which can add function as well as size and flexibility? The N4PY software and Ham Radio Deluxe are two examples. The 'panel' can be as large as your computer screen. Apologies to those who really want to press 'real' buttons (and that includes me - I am quite hardware oriented. but I don't think that a 'BIG' K2 panel is feasible anytime soon). 73, Don W3FPR - Original Message - I wonder how much of the desire for a bigger K2 could be satisfied with a remote front panel? I have often thought of building a remote head for the KIO2 using the $40 Olimex PIC front panel board (now from sparkfun.com) for use with a backpack. The same idea could be used for a bigger front panel, which could also provide two VFO knobs (though not stereo dual reception). I think only the AF gain and IF gain are impaired, and the AF gain is easily worked around by using an audion amplifier in the remote head.
Re: [Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Big K2 (or K2B - B for Big)]
I wonder how much of the desire for a bigger K2 could be satisfied with a remote front panel? I have often thought of building a remote head for the KIO2 using the $40 Olimex PIC front panel board (now from sparkfun.com) for use with a backpack. The same idea could be used for a bigger front panel, which could also provide two VFO knobs (though not stereo dual reception). I think only the AF gain and IF gain are impaired, and the AF gain is easily worked around by using an audion amplifier in the remote head. 73, Leigh. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Big K2 (or K2B - B for Big)]
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Since I sent the last reply to Mr. Fujinaka, we will try again. This is the one thing I would like to see, a slightly larger front panel with possibly a Multi-line LCD display, and dedicated buttons for a few more of the major functions. Or maybe a 2nd receiver option for a larger form factor radio, with the secondary Frequency showing on a multi line display in the larger form factor face. Just my 2 cents 73 - --- John N5BSD www.N5BSD.Com Linux user #286770 Machine # 246511 http://counter.li.org - - -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hisashi T Fujinaka Sent: Sunday, December 26, 2004 6:17 PM Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Big K2 (or K2B - B for Big)] How about just a big front panel replacement? More buttons! -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: PGP 8.1 iQA/AwUBQc9cfz4STIkCKSUlEQLGMACgl193bQfN5UBoZn2S/jVs9ic2vE4AnjVF LN5YH9uOfVoTKaBvGcB144Ey =KfRN -END PGP SIGNATURE- ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Big K2 (or K2B - B for Big)]
How about just a big front panel replacement? More buttons! On Mon, 27 Dec 2004, Hank Kohl K8DD wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think that a lot of K2 owners, particularly contesters and DXers, get around the small size of the K2 by using computer control. That way they have a small rig for portable use and a big computer display for home use. The big remote knob (CRS* is causing me to block on its real name) gives a nice ergonomic interface for tuning and RIT. That's not entirely true at least in my case. In a contest about the only things I use are the main tuning knob and the AF gain. At least when we're running. Maybe the RIT for the stations that don't zero beat. When I'm searching, it's the main tuning knob and maybe the AF gain. The computer control keys the radio, keeps track of the frequency/band. I try not to use any more of the buttons on the front panel than I have to when I'm contesting. Pretty much the same for DXing Set the filters the way I want them and DSP if I need it. Only thing that drives me crazy is the A=B and SPLIT on the same button! I would like to see a K2Big - maybe even take my K2/100, strip the case and front panel and PCB's and put it in an upgrade box! -- Hisashi T Fujinaka - [EMAIL PROTECTED] BSEE(6/86) + BSChem(3/95) + BAEnglish(8/95) + MSCS(8/03) + $2.50 = latte ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Big K2 (or K2B - B for Big)]
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think that a lot of K2 owners, particularly contesters and DXers, get around the small size of the K2 by using computer control. That way they have a small rig for portable use and a big computer display for home use. The big remote knob (CRS* is causing me to block on its real name) gives a nice ergonomic interface for tuning and RIT. That's not entirely true at least in my case. In a contest about the only things I use are the main tuning knob and the AF gain. At least when we're running. Maybe the RIT for the stations that don't zero beat. When I'm searching, it's the main tuning knob and maybe the AF gain. The computer control keys the radio, keeps track of the frequency/band. I try not to use any more of the buttons on the front panel than I have to when I'm contesting. Pretty much the same for DXing Set the filters the way I want them and DSP if I need it. Only thing that drives me crazy is the A=B and SPLIT on the same button! I would like to see a K2Big - maybe even take my K2/100, strip the case and front panel and PCB's and put it in an upgrade box! 73HankK8DD ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Big K2 (was "Kits I'd like to see in 2005")
In a message dated 12/26/04 2:48:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > A "full sized" K2 for those who don't need small > size. Give more importance to having room for fingers to twist knobs > without hitting the ones close by and etc. From what I'm seeing the > performance is up there with many of the "major" brands so there just might > > be a market for such a K2 I'd love to see just that - a "K2Big"? What would be really sweet, I think, is if it could be packaged so that you could put all the options in the box at once - ATU, 100W amp, and say a 7 AH battery. There could even be a separate heat sink for the 10W finals so they wouldn't have to be undone from the case each time. >From what I can see, such a package could be made by redoing the front panel board and the case with a muchlarger ones, leaving the rest almost as-is. Main headache I can see is coming up with a replacement for the LCD readout. I'd certainly go for a K2Big, as would at least some others. I'm sure Eric and Wayne would produce one if they sensed a market that would support the cost of producing such a variant. After all, a lot of the cost would be in metalwork and related hardware rather than electronics. There's also the basic philosophy of Elecraft that is focused mostly on QRP and compactness. I'm sure the Aptos crew could come up with a really sweet QSK legal-limit amp if they wanted to...but that's not what they are focused on. I think that a lot of K2 owners, particularly contesters and DXers, get around the small size of the K2 by using computer control. That way they have a small rig for portable use and a big computer display for home use. The big remote knob (CRS* is causing me to block on its real name) gives a nice ergonomic interface for tuning and RIT. Of course there's always abject begging and pleading... 73 de Jim, N2EY (if somebody with my big paws can build a K2, almost anybody can...) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Big K2 (was "Kits I'd like to see in 2005")
In a message dated 12/25/2004 12:43:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Bob, That's a good idea IMHO. A "full sized" K2 for those who don't need small size. Give more importance to having room for fingers to twist knobs without hitting the ones close by and etc. From what I'm seeing the performance is up there with many of the "major" brands so there just might be a market for such a K2 maybe the K2A1 Desktop rig. :-) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. OK, Back in my hole. 73, Ron, KU7Y = Yes! Yes! A full sized K2 with more knobs and a bigger display. A more flexible AGC and an even better s/n (no antenna, no noise ;-) would be icing on the cake. We do need an Orion killer after all... K3UJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
