Re: [Elecraft] K2 CW test mode
David: Unlike most of the people on this mailing list, my CW sending skill is very poor. So I have bought a paddle and am practicing regularly. One thing I have found with my K2 (S/N 5492) is that the CW test mode will sound a continuous note with both paddles pressed. This happens intermittently and in mode A or B. I have been using speeds around 15 to 20 wpm. The answer is to set the power down to minimum and use a dummy load - which I have been doing and the problem hasn't happened. I suspect its a firmware issue since the display is being a bit more active than usual flashing the 'c' character, than when normally transmitting. More an observation than a problem that must be fixed. Check to see if you might have AUTO DETECT enabled: Auto Detect can be turned off if desired. Find the INP menu entry, the parameter, then tap DISPLAY to select ADET OFF. With A DET enabled, if you happen to manage to close BOTH the DIT and DAH paddles at precisely the same time, the K2 'thinks' it has an external (non-paddle) keying device attached (as shown in the Fig 8-1 illustration in the most recent K2 manual (page 95) and will generate to continuous output carrier (and sidetone) until the paddles are released. Cheers, Tom Hammond N0SS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 CW test mode
As others have replied, this is normal with the auto-detect circuit. The flashing c is an indication that you are in test mode. It's handy in case you might wonder why nobody answers your calls :^) 73 - Bob, N7XY On Nov 15, 2006, at 3:59 PM, David wrote: Hello All, Unlike most of the people on this mailing list, my CW sending skill is very poor. So I have bought a paddle and am practicing regularly. One thing I have found with my K2 (S/N 5492) is that the CW test mode will sound a continuous note with both paddles pressed. This happens intermittently and in mode A or B. I have been using speeds around 15 to 20 wpm. The answer is to set the power down to minimum and use a dummy load - which I have been doing and the problem hasn't happened. I suspect its a firmware issue since the display is being a bit more active than usual flashing the 'c' character, than when normally transmitting. More an observation than a problem that must be fixed. 73 de David VK5DG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 CW test mode
Hello All, Unlike most of the people on this mailing list, my CW sending skill is very poor. So I have bought a paddle and am practicing regularly. One thing I have found with my K2 (S/N 5492) is that the CW test mode will sound a continuous note with both paddles pressed. This happens intermittently and in mode A or B. I have been using speeds around 15 to 20 wpm. The answer is to set the power down to minimum and use a dummy load - which I have been doing and the problem hasn't happened. I suspect its a firmware issue since the display is being a bit more active than usual flashing the 'c' character, than when normally transmitting. More an observation than a problem that must be fixed. 73 de David VK5DG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 CW TEST mode, and KX1 CW test
For the KX1 just tune outside the ham bands by a few KHz. The unit won't transmit but the sidetone oscillator still operates. Seems to work great for a little CW practice. (Some of us need a LOT of CW practice.) Grif, KF4JG - Original Message - From: John R. Lonigro [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2005 12:51 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 CW TEST mode Matt: Ron's right, but if you plan to do this a lot, I think I'd attach a dummy load to the radio and turn down the power. That way, the finals will be protected in case you forget to switch to TEST mode some time. John AA0VE Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Matt asked: I need to practice CW (sending as well as receiving) so I can upgrade my license. Is it harmful to practice CW using my K2 in CW TEST mode? I would like to get use to the keyer and my paddles and not have to buy practice oscillator and keyer. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 CW TEST mode
On Sat, 2005-07-02 at 11:51 -0500, John R. Lonigro wrote: Ron's right, but if you plan to do this a lot, I think I'd attach a dummy load to the radio and turn down the power. That way, the finals will be protected in case you forget to switch to TEST mode some time. This is especially good advice since the radio doesn't remember that it was in test mode when it is turned off. -- 73, Brian VE7NGR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 CW TEST mode
Thanks everyone. Dummy load is attached and practice has commenced. I'm really surprised at how quickly I can duplicate the sounds of each letter using the paddle and keyer. It must be much more difficult to get the timing correct with a straight key. On Sat, 02 Jul 2005 11:09:33 -0500, Matt Osborn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I need to practice CW (sending as well as receiving) so I can upgrade my license. Is it harmful to practice CW using my K2 in CW TEST mode? I would like to get use to the keyer and my paddles and not have to buy practice oscillator and keyer. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 CW TEST mode
On Sat, 02 Jul 2005 11:32:02 -0500, Tom Hammond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And good luck on improving your proficiency, however, this having been said, real ON THE AIR operation is FAR BETTER than ANY TEST-MODE practice you might do I'm brand new at Morse (and ham radio, too) and have only a no-code tech license. Your post caused a new thought to cross my dusty mind; as a no-code tech, I have full privileges above 50mhz, does that mean I can practice CW on the air as long as I'm 50mhz or higher? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 CW TEST mode
On Sat, 2005-07-02 at 17:04 -0500, Matt Osborn wrote: I'm brand new at Morse (and ham radio, too) and have only a no-code tech license. Welcome! Your post caused a new thought to cross my dusty mind; as a no-code tech, I have full privileges above 50mhz, does that mean I can practice CW on the air as long as I'm 50mhz or higher? Absolutely! You need to pass a morse code test to operate HF. You don't need to pass a morse code test to operate morse code. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 CW TEST mode
I've just finished building K2 #4973 so the XV50 would be my first choice. On Sat, 02 Jul 2005 20:56:50 -0300, Brian Mury [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, 2005-07-02 at 18:48 -0500, Matt Osborn wrote: Alright! I get to build a 50mhz transverter! Cool! What rig do you plan to use with it? Which transverter? The Elecraft XV50? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 CW TEST mode
I'm using K7Q0 (Chuck Adams) mp3 disk. I also have G4FON's Koch method trainer, but K7QO's is much more portable. On Sat, 2 Jul 2005 19:50:33 -0400, Paul Gates [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The code method by K7QO is I think the very best. Along with making CW contacts on the air will help you get your speed up. Back in the 60s I practiced the code with programs but I also had the goal of at least one CW contact every day. Of course I usually made more than one. Paul - Original Message - From: Matt Osborn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2005 6:04 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 CW TEST mode On Sat, 02 Jul 2005 11:32:02 -0500, Tom Hammond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And good luck on improving your proficiency, however, this having been said, real ON THE AIR operation is FAR BETTER than ANY TEST-MODE practice you might do I'm brand new at Morse (and ham radio, too) and have only a no-code tech license. Your post caused a new thought to cross my dusty mind; as a no-code tech, I have full privileges above 50mhz, does that mean I can practice CW on the air as long as I'm 50mhz or higher? ___ 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
