Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 & KX3 T-shirts, K4 padded bag

[David F. Reed]

> From: "David F. Reed" 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 & KX3 T-shirts, K4 padded bag
> Date: November 30, 2022 at 10:24:04 CST
> To: John Hiatt 
> 
> Hey, thanks John, I found that I could hardly see anything inside that button 
> on my screen, so I had ignored it! You got me back on track!
> 
> 73 de W5SV - Dave
> 
>> On Nov 30, 2022, at 10:06, John Hiatt  wrote:
>> 
>> Click the Show Options button next to the one you are interested in.
>> 
>> John, KC7DRI
>> 
>> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
>> behalf of David F. Reed 
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 8:01 AM
>> To: Wayne Burdick 
>> Cc: Elecraft Reflector Reflector 
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 & KX3 T-shirts, K4 padded bag
>>  
>> Wayne,
>> 
>> For the T-shirts, I seem to only see size “S” available; am I missing 
>> something?
>> 
>> 73 de W5SV - Dave
>> 
>> > On Nov 30, 2022, at 03:07, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
>> > 
>> > You can find these on our Winter Specials page:
>> > 
>> >https://elecraft.com/pages/winter-specials-delivery-by-december-24
>> > 
>> > Click on the small photos to see much larger ones.
>> > 
>> > 73,
>> > Wayne
>> > N6KR
>> > 
> 

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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 & KX3 T-shirts, K4 padded bag

[John Hiatt]

Click the Show Options button next to the one you are interested in.

John, KC7DRI


From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of David F. Reed 
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 8:01 AM
To: Wayne Burdick 
Cc: Elecraft Reflector Reflector 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 & KX3 T-shirts, K4 padded bag

Wayne,

For the T-shirts, I seem to only see size “S” available; am I missing something?

73 de W5SV - Dave

> On Nov 30, 2022, at 03:07, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
>
> You can find these on our Winter Specials page:
>
>https://elecraft.com/pages/winter-specials-delivery-by-december-24
>
> Click on the small photos to see much larger ones.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>

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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 & KX3 T-shirts, K4 padded bag

[David F. Reed]

Wayne,

For the T-shirts, I seem to only see size “S” available; am I missing something?

73 de W5SV - Dave

> On Nov 30, 2022, at 03:07, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
> 
> You can find these on our Winter Specials page:
> 
>https://elecraft.com/pages/winter-specials-delivery-by-december-24
> 
> Click on the small photos to see much larger ones.
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 VFO knob wobble.

[Björn Ekelund]

This sounds like a manufacturing defect. I have no noticeable wobble on my
KX2.

Björn SM7IUN

Den tis 25 maj 2021 kl 19:08 skrev djchase :

> Hi, new KX2 owner here. My new KX2 was delivered on May 10, and had a
> significant wobble in the VFO knob.  After carefully removing the knob, I
> discovered that the majority of the wobble was due to the loose fit between
> the outer structure of the control and the panel opening.  I have
> temporarily carefully shimmed the gap with some 24 gauge wire, but I
> believe that a more permanent solution would be a locknut on the control
> housing which I do not have.   With this temporary fix in place, the tuning
> knob works well.  I contacted Elecraft Support on May 11 or 12 regarding
> this situation, but have not received a reply.  Does anyone have any
> suggestions for a more permanent fix?  Thank you in advance.  Dave,
> K8RXB Sent from my Galaxy
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 - what am I doing wrong?

[Walter Underwood]

For the AM broadcast band, this is normal. Here is a 2016 post from Wayne, N6KR 
about
using the KX2 for SWL. The reduced sensitivity is to reduce intermod in the PIN 
diodes used
for T/R switching, if I remember correctly.

Also, the KX3 and KX2 are designed to be used with the preamp for normal 
operation.

=
By the way, sensitivity of the KX2 is excellent for SWL segments between the 
ham bands. The sensitivity does fall off pretty rapidly below about 3 MHz 
because the KX2 was designed for 80-10 m and doesn't have filters specifically 
for 3 MHz or lower. You can still tune down to as low as 500 kHz, but you'll 
only be able to copy very strong signals below the 160 meter band.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

On Jun 13, 2016, at 8:56 PM, "Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com 
 [KX3]" mailto:kx3-nore...@yahoogroups.com>> wrote:

> Guy,
> 
> The KX2 does very well with AM signals. Just use LSB or USB mode and tune for 
> best reception. This will occur when the pitch of the carrier is at zero, but 
> as long as you get reasonably close it'll be very readable.
> 
> Since you can use either LSB or USB, you can try both to see which rejects 
> adjacent-channel QRM better. Just use the ALT MD (alternate mode) menu entry 
> to switch between the normal and opposite SSB mode on the current band. 
> (Remember to switch back to ALT MD = NOR for ham-segment use.)
> 
> You might even want to experiment with turning on the KX2's auto notch. This 
> will notch out the carrier of the AM signal. In SSB mode, the APF-AN 
> switch-hold function turns auto notch on/off.
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
=

wunder
wunder
K6WRU
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> On Nov 23, 2020, at 11:55 AM, Philip Cochran  wrote:
> 
> I recently purchased a new KX2 with all the trimmings (AX1, AXE1, CW
> paddles, binding posts, etc.). Unfortunately, I’m hearing nothing but
> static.  I had expected the KX2 to significantly exceed the receiving
> quality of my inexpensive SWL receivers.
> 
> 
> I am within 5 miles line of sight from some powerful AM stations. My
> Midland emergency radio has no problem in picking up the local AM stations
> - even the telescoping antenna fully retracted into the body of the radio.  My
> KX2 cannot hear these stations.  I cannot hear WWV on the KX2 (although my
> $20 clock radios can synchronize to it).  I cannot hear any FT8 signals.
> Likewise, no CW.
> 
> 
> Granted, I am only using the Elecraft AX1 whip and not an outdoor antenna.  
> But
> the AX1 whip is considerably larger than the telescoping antenna on my
> Midland even when extended.  I’ve checked the RF GAIN (it’s at -0 db), the
> AF GAIN knob is turned up, and PRE is showing near the middle of the
> display.
> 
> 
> Maybe I am a complete idiot and am doing something wrong.  Or perhaps my
> brand new KX2 was dead on arrival.  Can anyone suggest next steps?
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 - what am I doing wrong?

[Bill Frantz]

I will add, the Elecraft tuners can tune almost anything. When 
you do a tune (Don's last step below), if the relays click for a 
long time before settling into a not-super-good solution, that 
is a symptom of no antenna, or a short circuit in place of an 
antenna. If you are on the same band as the setting on the AX1, 
tuning should be fairly quick.


73 Bill AE6JV

On 11/23/20 at 6:50 PM, donw...@embarqmail.com (Don Wilhelm) wrote:

What kind of a building are you in?  As an example, I live in a 
stucco house, and with the wire on the walls before the stucco 
went on, I live in a faraday shield and few if any signals are 
received inside the house.  That does include cellphone signals 
as well as ham frequencies.

The AX1 does not work inside my house unless I take it near a window.

So take a look at your situation - take the KX2 outside with 
the AX1 and a trailing counterpoise wire to see if you can hear 
any signals.


Make sure the switch on the AX1 is set to the band you are listening to.
Do a TUNE to set the KX2 ATU to the frequency of interest.


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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 - what am I doing wrong?

[Don Wilhelm]

Philip,

What kind of a building are you in?  As an example, I live in a stucco 
house, and with the wire on the walls before the stucco went on, I live 
in a faraday shield and few if any signals are received inside the 
house.  That does include cellphone signals as well as ham frequencies.

The AX1 does not work inside my house unless I take it near a window.

So take a look at your situation - take the KX2 outside with the AX1 and 
a trailing counterpoise wire to see if you can hear any signals.


Make sure the switch on the AX1 is set to the band you are listening to.
Do a TUNE to set the KX2 ATU to the frequency of interest.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/23/2020 2:55 PM, Philip Cochran wrote:

I recently purchased a new KX2 with all the trimmings (AX1, AXE1, CW
paddles, binding posts, etc.). Unfortunately, I’m hearing nothing but
static.  I had expected the KX2 to significantly exceed the receiving
quality of my inexpensive SWL receivers.


I am within 5 miles line of sight from some powerful AM stations. My
Midland emergency radio has no problem in picking up the local AM stations
- even the telescoping antenna fully retracted into the body of the radio.  My
KX2 cannot hear these stations.  I cannot hear WWV on the KX2 (although my
$20 clock radios can synchronize to it).  I cannot hear any FT8 signals.
Likewise, no CW.


Granted, I am only using the Elecraft AX1 whip and not an outdoor antenna.  But
the AX1 whip is considerably larger than the telescoping antenna on my
Midland even when extended.  I’ve checked the RF GAIN (it’s at -0 db), the
AF GAIN knob is turned up, and PRE is showing near the middle of the
display.


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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 - what am I doing wrong?

[Doug Daniels]

Have you only tried the AX1 or have you tried the BNC binding post with two
wires connected to it? I've tested my KX2 by painter's taping the antenna
wire to my ceiling and running the counterpoise along the floor. If that
works, you know it's the AX1 and not the rig. CQ WW CW is this weekend,
there will be people wall to wall on the bands, good time for testing.

On Mon, Nov 23, 2020 at 2:57 PM Philip Cochran 
wrote:

> I recently purchased a new KX2 with all the trimmings (AX1, AXE1, CW
> paddles, binding posts, etc.). Unfortunately, I’m hearing nothing but
> static.  I had expected the KX2 to significantly exceed the receiving
> quality of my inexpensive SWL receivers.
>
>
> I am within 5 miles line of sight from some powerful AM stations. My
> Midland emergency radio has no problem in picking up the local AM stations
> - even the telescoping antenna fully retracted into the body of the
> radio.  My
> KX2 cannot hear these stations.  I cannot hear WWV on the KX2 (although my
> $20 clock radios can synchronize to it).  I cannot hear any FT8 signals.
> Likewise, no CW.
>
>
> Granted, I am only using the Elecraft AX1 whip and not an outdoor
> antenna.  But
> the AX1 whip is considerably larger than the telescoping antenna on my
> Midland even when extended.  I’ve checked the RF GAIN (it’s at -0 db), the
> AF GAIN knob is turned up, and PRE is showing near the middle of the
> display.
>
>
> Maybe I am a complete idiot and am doing something wrong.  Or perhaps my
> brand new KX2 was dead on arrival.  Can anyone suggest next steps?
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 - what am I doing wrong?

[Philip Cochran]

Yes, I have a counterpoise attached. I’m in my home office. The counterpoise 
just lies on the floor.  I do not (yet) have an external antenna.  My concern 
is that I hear nothing at all on any band at any time. It’s as if there is no 
antenna or a broken connection internally. My experience years ago was that I 
could regularly hear something on at least some bands.

Phil Cochran

From: Don Wilhelm 
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 3:41:21 PM
To: Philip Cochran ; Marty Skitch 

Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 - what am I doing wrong?

Phil,

Do you have the counterpoise wire connected to a screw on the KX2?
The AX1 is not much of an antenna without it.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/23/2020 3:27 PM, Philip Cochran wrote:
> I tried 80, 40, 20, 17, and 10 meter ham bands. I tried WWV on 5, 10, 15, and 
> 20 MHz.  I tried the common SWL frequencies.  I tried mornings, afternoons 
> and evenings.  What is puzzling is that I am hearing nothing but static.  It 
> is as if there is no antenna.  I tried a wire antenna in lieu of the whip.  
> Still nothing. I’ve either got some software switch set wrong or there is a 
> fault with the rig.
>
> FWIW - I was first licensed many years ago, built several analog radios from 
> scratch, built Heathkits, and had contacts from all over the world.  Although 
> my knowledge is seriously dated I have a sense of what a good receiver can 
> pick up. My old Drake 2B could usually hear many stations at any time of day.
>
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 - what am I doing wrong?

[Don Wilhelm]

Phil,

Do you have the counterpoise wire connected to a screw on the KX2?
The AX1 is not much of an antenna without it.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/23/2020 3:27 PM, Philip Cochran wrote:

I tried 80, 40, 20, 17, and 10 meter ham bands. I tried WWV on 5, 10, 15, and 
20 MHz.  I tried the common SWL frequencies.  I tried mornings, afternoons and 
evenings.  What is puzzling is that I am hearing nothing but static.  It is as 
if there is no antenna.  I tried a wire antenna in lieu of the whip.  Still 
nothing. I’ve either got some software switch set wrong or there is a fault 
with the rig.

FWIW - I was first licensed many years ago, built several analog radios from 
scratch, built Heathkits, and had contacts from all over the world.  Although 
my knowledge is seriously dated I have a sense of what a good receiver can pick 
up. My old Drake 2B could usually hear many stations at any time of day.


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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 - what am I doing wrong?

[Philip Cochran]

I tried 80, 40, 20, 17, and 10 meter ham bands. I tried WWV on 5, 10, 15, and 
20 MHz.  I tried the common SWL frequencies.  I tried mornings, afternoons and 
evenings.  What is puzzling is that I am hearing nothing but static.  It is as 
if there is no antenna.  I tried a wire antenna in lieu of the whip.  Still 
nothing. I’ve either got some software switch set wrong or there is a fault 
with the rig.

FWIW - I was first licensed many years ago, built several analog radios from 
scratch, built Heathkits, and had contacts from all over the world.  Although 
my knowledge is seriously dated I have a sense of what a good receiver can pick 
up. My old Drake 2B could usually hear many stations at any time of day.

I did contact Elecraft.  They gave me some initial suggestions.  None worked. 
Waiting for a a reply from my email yesterday..

Phil Cochran

From: Marty Skitch 
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 3:00:29 PM
To: philip.coch...@gmail.com 
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 - what am I doing wrong?

You did not mention what bands you're listening to and when?  I would expect no 
signals on 10 meters and signals on 30-17 meters during the day and 40 meters 
and below at night.
72
Marty NR3Z
ski...@skitchfamily.net
n...@arrl.net



On Mon, Nov 23, 2020 at 2:57 PM Philip Cochran 
mailto:philip.coch...@gmail.com>> wrote:
I recently purchased a new KX2 with all the trimmings (AX1, AXE1, CW
paddles, binding posts, etc.). Unfortunately, I’m hearing nothing but
static.  I had expected the KX2 to significantly exceed the receiving
quality of my inexpensive SWL receivers.


I am within 5 miles line of sight from some powerful AM stations. My
Midland emergency radio has no problem in picking up the local AM stations
- even the telescoping antenna fully retracted into the body of the radio.  My
KX2 cannot hear these stations.  I cannot hear WWV on the KX2 (although my
$20 clock radios can synchronize to it).  I cannot hear any FT8 signals.
Likewise, no CW.


Granted, I am only using the Elecraft AX1 whip and not an outdoor antenna.  But
the AX1 whip is considerably larger than the telescoping antenna on my
Midland even when extended.  I’ve checked the RF GAIN (it’s at -0 db), the
AF GAIN knob is turned up, and PRE is showing near the middle of the
display.


Maybe I am a complete idiot and am doing something wrong.  Or perhaps my
brand new KX2 was dead on arrival.  Can anyone suggest next steps?
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 - what am I doing wrong?

[Marty Skitch]

You did not mention what bands you're listening to and when?  I would
expect no signals on 10 meters and signals on 30-17 meters during the day
and 40 meters and below at night.
72
Marty NR3Z
ski...@skitchfamily.net
n...@arrl.net



On Mon, Nov 23, 2020 at 2:57 PM Philip Cochran 
wrote:

> I recently purchased a new KX2 with all the trimmings (AX1, AXE1, CW
> paddles, binding posts, etc.). Unfortunately, I’m hearing nothing but
> static.  I had expected the KX2 to significantly exceed the receiving
> quality of my inexpensive SWL receivers.
>
>
> I am within 5 miles line of sight from some powerful AM stations. My
> Midland emergency radio has no problem in picking up the local AM stations
> - even the telescoping antenna fully retracted into the body of the
> radio.  My
> KX2 cannot hear these stations.  I cannot hear WWV on the KX2 (although my
> $20 clock radios can synchronize to it).  I cannot hear any FT8 signals.
> Likewise, no CW.
>
>
> Granted, I am only using the Elecraft AX1 whip and not an outdoor
> antenna.  But
> the AX1 whip is considerably larger than the telescoping antenna on my
> Midland even when extended.  I’ve checked the RF GAIN (it’s at -0 db), the
> AF GAIN knob is turned up, and PRE is showing near the middle of the
> display.
>
>
> Maybe I am a complete idiot and am doing something wrong.  Or perhaps my
> brand new KX2 was dead on arrival.  Can anyone suggest next steps?
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 Owner - Looking For Memory Editor Software For Mac

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

I downloaded my radio memories to the Elecraft Frequency editor and 
saved the file.   It opens nicely in EXCEL and can be edited accordingly 
as it is .XML file format.


73

Bob, K4TAX


On 8/5/2018 8:30 AM, John Newgas wrote:

I have a KX3 not a KX2, but the Memory editor by DL2RUM works on an Mac and i 
think it will also work on KX2 in spite of its name.
Have a look at http://www.dl2rum.de/rumsoft/Elecraft.html

John G7LTQ



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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 beta firmware available with built-in CW/Data logging function

[gm0...@gmail.com]

Wayne,

I have had good success with the KX2 logging function for CW SOTA. Works
well and quite easy to review and transfer using the LG; command in KX2
Utility.

The only issue I have is storage, even using memory for CQs it's full after
50 of my short SOTA exchanges. Is there any way storage could be doubled, or
even 3K rather than 2K?

If 2K is all that is available, perhaps the Band, Mode and time could just
be embedded into the  main stream like <0951> rather than having using half
of the memory with its own stream?

Here is the top of my latest log, not much surplus information information
in there

73 Gavin
GM0GAV


0948C10 09490950
K K K K  SP9AMH SP9AMH 5NN BK SP9AMH SP9AMH 5NN BK RRR OK FB TNX 73
0951
 73 DE GM0GAV/P DL4FDM DL4FDM 5NN OK 73 GM0GAV/P EA2DT EA2DT 5NN
0952
 OK73 DE GM0GAV/P DJ1YFK DJ1YFK GM FABIAN 5NN BK OK CU 73 GM0GAV/P
0953
 PB2T PB2T 5NN BK OK 73 GM0GAV/P F6EAZ F6EAMI 5NN F6EAZ 5NN OK73 GM
0954
0GAV/P OK2PDT OK2PDT 5NN OKTNX73GM0GAV ? GM0GAV/P DL3FT DL3FT 5NN
0955




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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 beta firmware available with built-in CW/Data logging function

[John Oppenheimer]

Hi Wayne,

Testing the new logging feature in 2.77. A couple of suggestions:

When dumping the log using LG; can the dump stop after dumping the last
valid character, rather then a long string of "---" ?

Can the memory keyer operations be logged. Maybe just a M# or some other
character string which can be identified as a memory keyer with number
operation. Maybe an "R" for repeat.

John KN5L
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 feature: Internal logging of outgoing CW/data text

[Mark Goldberg]

Would the KX3 logging feature integrate with the PX3? I have found the PX3
USB keyboard interface very usable for digital operation, but logging is an
issue. Dumping the log later in some standard format would also be useful.

73,

Mark
W7MLG

On May 17, 2017 1:04 PM, "Wayne Burdick"  wrote:

Logging of casual QSOs can be inconvenient when you're using the KX2 while
hiking.

This feature is likely to be available shortly after we get back from
Dayton. We hope to add this to the KX3 as well, if there’s enough interest.
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 feature: Internal logging of outgoing CW/data text

[Adrian Helwig via Elecraft]

Hi Wayne,
fantastic information! I think last Year during HAM Radio in Germany I was 
discussing this with Eric and there You go :)I'm also interested in having 
this on KX3 even if since I have KX2 the KX3 is more station transceiver it 
would really simplify logging process for occasional QSOs. And with PX3 You 
also have nice way to present the information.
Maybe You will some time implement also automatic logging features like Ulrich, 
N2DE is doing with his CW Machine (http://www.i2rtf.com/files/CWMachine.pdf). 
See page 57... only an idea :)
many thanks and regards from Germany

Adrian, DH1AHL
 

Wayne Burdick  schrieb am 22:04 Mittwoch, 17.Mai 2017:
 

 Logging of casual QSOs can be inconvenient when you're using the KX2 while 
hiking. You might be taking a break at a scenic overlook, using the rig like an 
HT, with one hand holding the rig and the other sending with the attached 
paddle. (This is in fact my favorite style of operation.)

For times like these, we’re adding an automatic logging feature to the KX2. 
When MENU:LOGBOOK is set to ON, the KX2 will record the last 2048 characters of 
your outgoing CW, PSK31/63, or RTTY text. The only requirement is that you use 
the rig's internal keyer, with either an attached paddle or an external one. 

2048 characters is enough for 50 to 100 contest-style QSOs, or about 5 to 10 
casual, bare-bones QSOs. You can turn logging on/off easily by assigning the 
LOGBOOK menu entry to a programmable function (PF1-PF4). You might want to turn 
it on when starting a QSO, then turn it back off once you’ve sent the other 
station’s callsign, RST, etc.

To view the logged text, there will be a LOG display mode, accessed using the 
DISP switch. While in this mode, VFO A can be used to scroll forwards and 
backwards through the text. This allows you to review contacts you’ve made, 
perhaps sometime in the future when you have time to update a paper or computer 
log. Text can be erased by holding CLR while in LOG display mode. Transmitting 
exits LOG display mode immediately.

The logged text includes your band and mode changes (e.g. *14.0 CW*). Also, any 
time you're transmitting, a time stamp is generated once per minute. The time 
stamps don’t appear in the text itself. Instead, they're shown on VFO A as you 
scroll, e.g.:

    LOG 0030

The KXIO2 option module includes a real-time-clock. If a KXIO2 is installed, 
time stamps will reflect the actual 24-hour UTC time. Otherwise time stamps 
will reflect the relative time since the radio was turned on, which starts at 
00:00.

Of course there are limitations to this logging method. But as long as you send 
each station’s callsign at least once during a QSO, you’ll have a record of it, 
along with the band, mode, and time. You could log additional QSO information, 
if desired, by continuing to transmit; power should be turned down to zero in 
this case.

This feature is likely to be available shortly after we get back from Dayton. 
We hope to add this to the KX3 as well, if there’s enough interest.

73,
Wayne
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 feature: Internal logging of outgoingCW/data text

[Jim Graves]

Plenty of interest here also!
Jim W4JRG
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 feature: Internal logging of outgoingCW/data 
text


And plenty here!
Jack. KD4IZ
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 feature: Internal logging of outgoing CW/data text

[Hajo Dezelski]

Hi Wayne,

you are a genius! And it is better implemented than I thought. Great: no
additional gear needed. And of course it would be a help for the Kx3.

So I will order the clock for the Kx2. I didn't do it for I thought that
this space would be used for an I/O Board connection to the forthcoming Px2.

Thanks and all the best

73 de Hajo dl1sdz

Am 17.05.2017 10:04 nachm. schrieb "Wayne Burdick" :

Logging of casual QSOs can be inconvenient when you're using the KX2 while
hiking. You might be taking a break at a scenic overlook, using the rig
like an HT, with one hand holding the rig and the other sending with the
attached paddle. (This is in fact my favorite style of operation.)

For times like these, we’re adding an automatic logging feature to the KX2.
When MENU:LOGBOOK is set to ON, the KX2 will record the last 2048
characters of your outgoing CW, PSK31/63, or RTTY text. The only
requirement is that you use the rig's internal keyer, with either an
attached paddle or an external one.

2048 characters is enough for 50 to 100 contest-style QSOs, or about 5 to
10 casual, bare-bones QSOs. You can turn logging on/off easily by assigning
the LOGBOOK menu entry to a programmable function (PF1-PF4). You might want
to turn it on when starting a QSO, then turn it back off once you’ve sent
the other station’s callsign, RST, etc.

To view the logged text, there will be a LOG display mode, accessed using
the DISP switch. While in this mode, VFO A can be used to scroll forwards
and backwards through the text. This allows you to review contacts you’ve
made, perhaps sometime in the future when you have time to update a paper
or computer log. Text can be erased by holding CLR while in LOG display
mode. Transmitting exits LOG display mode immediately.

The logged text includes your band and mode changes (e.g. *14.0 CW*). Also,
any time you're transmitting, a time stamp is generated once per minute.
The time stamps don’t appear in the text itself. Instead, they're shown on
VFO A as you scroll, e.g.:

 LOG 0030

The KXIO2 option module includes a real-time-clock. If a KXIO2 is
installed, time stamps will reflect the actual 24-hour UTC time. Otherwise
time stamps will reflect the relative time since the radio was turned on,
which starts at 00:00.

Of course there are limitations to this logging method. But as long as you
send each station’s callsign at least once during a QSO, you’ll have a
record of it, along with the band, mode, and time. You could log additional
QSO information, if desired, by continuing to transmit; power should be
turned down to zero in this case.

This feature is likely to be available shortly after we get back from
Dayton. We hope to add this to the KX3 as well, if there’s enough interest.

73,
Wayne
N6KR



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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 feature: Internal logging of outgoing CW/data text

[Jack Spitznagel]

And plenty here!
Jack. KD4IZ 
Sent from my iPhone

> On May 17, 2017, at 16:14, Mark via Elecraft  wrote:
> 
> Re:  We hope to add this to the KX3 as well, if there’s enough interest.
> 
> Plenty of interest here!!!
> 
> Mark
> KE6BB
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 feature: Internal logging of outgoing CW/data text

[Mark via Elecraft]

Re:  We hope to add this to the KX3 as well, if there’s enough interest.

Plenty of interest here!!!

Mark
KE6BB


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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 feature: Internal logging of outgoing CW/data text

[John Dolan]

I am interested in this feature for the KX3 also.
Thank you Eric.

73, John WB4YAL

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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 feature: Internal logging of outgoing CW/data text

[Jessie Oberreuter]

Wow!  Yes!  Count me interested in a KX3 port!  -kb7psg

On Wed, 17 May 2017, Wayne Burdick wrote:

This feature is likely to be available shortly after we get back from 
Dayton. We hope to add this to the KX3 as well, if there's enough 
interest.

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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 firmware with 4 programmable functions and home/field ATU settings

[Irma & Linas(LY2H)]

Thanks Wayne!
Pf1-Pf4 in the rev.2.75 works just great and makes my mobile operations so
much easier! I have assigned Pf1 to VOX, Pf2 to XIT, Pf3 to BKLIGHT, Pf4 to
DUAL RX ( that's more for fixed rather than mobile use).
I have yet to discover the sense of having two ATU Data Sets. Theoretically
it lets you to skip the tuning procedure each time you swap the known
antennas. But practically what matters is how many buttons you need to push
to get the antenna tuned. So, with two ATU sets you have to push at least 3
buttons ( go to menu, choose the set, go back to general display) in order
to get the antenna  right. But for ordinary tuning procedure you only need
to push the ATU button once and the antenna ( any antenna) gets tuned in a
second! :) . And last but not least, even the same antenna may need
different tuning depending on the physical condition like snow, rain etc.

Anyway, thanks for a quick reactions to the elecrafters community ideas!
Happy Easter everybody!
73 Linas LY2H


On 2017 bal. 15, št at 22:30 Wayne Burdick  wrote:

> KX2 beta firmware rev 2.75 has two new features: 4 programmable switch
> functions, and two full sets of ATU data, typically used for home/field or
> for two different antennas that overlap in their band coverage. The
> firmware can be found at:
>
>http://www.elecraft.com/KX2/kx2_software.htm
>
> There’s one minor issue; using PF1-PF4 with some menu entries (like TIME)
> doesn’t allow use of the numeric keypad digits. This will be corrected in
> the next release.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
> * * *
>
> KX2 MCU 2.75 / DSP 1.49, 4-3-2017
>
> * FOUR PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS:  The KX2 now has four programmable
> functions, PF1-PF4, rather than one. These can be used to quickly access
> often-used menu entries. To set up a programmable function, locate the
> desired menu entry, hold PFn, then tap any of ‘1’ through ‘4’. Exit the
> menu. From then on, the menu function can be accessed using the associated
> PFn switch. If a menu entry has only two values (such as ON/OFF), accessing
> it via a programmable function will select the alternate value, then exit
> the menu immediately. This is especially useful with menu entries such as
> DUAL RX, VOX MD, ALT MD, and ATU DATA (see rev. 2.73, below).
>
> * TWO ATU DATA SETS:  The KX2 will now store two full sets of per-band
> data for the internal ATU (KXAT2). Use the ATU DATA menu entry to select
> which set to use. Typically SET 1 is used at a home location, and SET 2 for
> field operation. They can also be used in cases where more than one antenna
> is available for a given band. (Note: The ATU DATA menu entry has no effect
> on KXAT100 ATU data, which is already stored separately for each of the
> KXPA100 amplifier’s antenna jacks. The KX2 can remotely switch KXPA100
> antennas using the ANT.X SW menu entry.)
>
> * ATU LC NETWORK VALUE DISPLAY:  In either the ATU.DATA or ATU MD menu
> entry, tapping the "ATU" switch shows the present values of L (inductance),
> C (capacitance) and N (L-network configuration). This applies only to the
> internal ATU (KXAT2). The displayed data format is LxxCxxNy.  is a
> 2-digit hexadecimal value that, when converted to binary, shows which ATU L
> or C relays are engaged.  shows which side of the L-network the
> capacitance is on: Nt = TX side, and NA = antenna side.
>
> * ATU CLEAR AFFECTS ONLY CURRENT DATA SET: Within the ATU DATA or ATU MD
> menu entries, CLR (hold of the OFS/B knob) now clears KXAT2 ATU data only
> for the presently selected data set (SET 1 or SET 2) on the present band.
> As before, CLR is recommended when using the internal ATU with a new
> antenna. Once the data is cleared, very few ATU tune operations will
> usually be needed to cover an entire band. Note: If a KXPA100 amplifier is
> connected, the CLR operation applies to the KXAT100 ATU’s
> per-band/per-antenna data, not to the data for the internal KXAT2 ATU.
>
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 firmware with 4 programmable functions; need testers

[Irma & Linas(LY2H)]

Good news and thanks!
Looking fwd for this great improvement to be download-redy for the rest of
us.
I am a new (up to 2 months) KX2 user so the first things I found myself
missing is more Pfn buttons, at least 2. Now there going to be 4 of them!
So my first set would be PF1 =VOX, PF2= XIT, PF3=BKLIGHT, PF4=PS. Using the
radio car mobile a lot I already use the existing Pfn for the VOX in CW
mode, and the XIT is the second mostly needed. I will finaly decide on the
last two after some more time of variety usage.
73 Linas LY2H

On 2017 bal. 9, sk at 21:20 Chuck Guenther  wrote:

> Beta firmware v. 2.75 works very nicely, Wayne.  Thanks for this!
>
> My choices for Pfn are:
> PF1 = SUB on/off
> PF2 = RF Gain
> PF3 = AGC THR
> PF4 = Amp Hrs
>
> 73,  Chuck Guenther  NI0C
>
>
> Quote from Monday, April 3:
>
> "Hi all,
>
> The latest KX2 field-test firmware provides four programmable functions,
> PF1-PF4, accessed using the PFn switch. This feature was inspired by both
> the original KX2 field testers and responses to our recent question about
> additions to the KX line.
>
> Having four programmable functions rather than one really helps. The KX2
> has fewer switches than the KX3, making it a bit more dependent on the menu
> for often-used functions.
>
> If you’d like to give this new release a try, let me know. (Which menu
> entries would you assign to PF1 through PF4?)
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 firmware to test; provides two sets of ATU data and LC value display

[Randy Moore]

Don,

I already use ANT1 and ANT2 for my 2 primary antennas. But if I connect a
third antenna, say to ANT1, and use the KAT3 to match it on a few bands,
then I've lost the settings for those bands for one of my primary antennas
previously connected to ANT1.

Or have I misunderstood something?

73,
Randy, KS4L

On Mar 31, 2017 7:07 AM, "Don Wilhelm"  wrote:

> Randy,
>
> You already have a similar capability in the K3 with KAT3.
> It is the ANT1/ANT2 selection.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 3/31/2017 7:33 AM, Randy Moore wrote:
>
>> Wayne,
>>
>> I would use this on my K3/KAT3. I have more than 2 wire antennas in my
>> yard, and experiment with different ones. I could keep my 2 primary
>> antennas in SET1, and use SET2 for my trial antennas! Any chance?
>>
>>
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 firmware to test; provides two sets of ATU data and LC value display

[Don Wilhelm]

Randy,

You already have a similar capability in the K3 with KAT3.
It is the ANT1/ANT2 selection.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/31/2017 7:33 AM, Randy Moore wrote:

Wayne,

I would use this on my K3/KAT3. I have more than 2 wire antennas in my yard, 
and experiment with different ones. I could keep my 2 primary antennas in SET1, 
and use SET2 for my trial antennas! Any chance?


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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 firmware to test; provides two sets of ATU data and LC value display

[Randy Moore]

Wayne,

I would use this on my K3/KAT3. I have more than 2 wire antennas in my yard, 
and experiment with different ones. I could keep my 2 primary antennas in SET1, 
and use SET2 for my trial antennas! Any chance?

73,
Randy, KS4L

> On Mar 30, 2017, at 9:48 PM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I have a lot of firmware in progress on several different radios, but the 
> idea of having two sets of ATU data was irresistible, so I added it to the 
> KX2 to try it out. I’ll port it to the KX3, too.
> 
> There’s now a menu entry called ATU DATA, with two selections:  SET 1 and SET 
> 2. Each provides ATU settings for all bands (up to 32 segments per). I’m 
> using SET 1 for home and SET 2 for field operation.
> 
> I also changed the way the CLR function (OFS knob hold) works. Now, if you’re 
> in either the ATU DATA or ATU MD menu entries, holding CLR only clears the 
> network values for the *presently selected* ATU data set (on the present 
> band). Thus you can arrive at your campsite, etc., select SET 2, then do a 
> CLR on each band if you’d like, without messing up your SET 1 data. 
> 
> (Doing a CLR is a good idea with any new antenna on a given band. With fairly 
> low-Q antennas, you may then only have to do an ATU tune at the middle of 
> each band. The ATU always uses data for the closest of the 32 segments on 
> each band that has non-zero data, even if there’s just one segment pre-tuned.)
> 
> To verify that the ATU DATA feature working, I added another new function. 
> While you’re in the ATU DATA or ATU MD menu entries, you can tap “ATU” to see 
> the present LC network values. It’s a little cryptic but still useful. The 
> format is Lxx.Cxx.Nx, where:
> 
>Lxx or Cxx = L or C relay settings in hexadecimal
>Nx = Network C in/out relay setting, either A = antenna side of inductor, 
> or T = TX side.
> 
> Someone armed with the KXAT2 schematic could write a little program that 
> converts xx into microhenries and picofarads. I’d do it myself if I had the 
> spare time.
> 
> If anyone else would like to give the new firmware a whirl, please email me 
> directly. 
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 firmware to test; provides two sets of ATU data and LC value display

[Mark via Elecraft]

Excellent, Wayne!  Now I wish I had a KX2 to test it on.  I guess my KX3 will 
have to wait.

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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 beta firmware release adds AM mode TX/RX

[Charlie T, K3ICH]

I'll wait for the official release.
Thanks for that added feature.

73, Charlie k3ICH


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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 beta firmware release adds AM mode TX/RX

Thank you, Wayne, for adding a cool feature to an already great radio.
73,
Joe Lynch, N6CL 

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 Hi all,

KX2 beta firmware rev. 2.68 is now available. This revision adds AM mode 
transmit and receive. Please see our KX2 software page:

http://www.elecraft.com/KX2/kx2_software.htm

73,
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 beta firmware release adds AM mode TX/RX

[Joe Lynch]

Thank you, Wayne, for adding a cool feature to an already great radio.
73,
Joe Lynch, N6CL 

On Wednesday, August 31, 2016 5:31 PM, Wayne Burdick  
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 Hi all,

KX2 beta firmware rev. 2.68 is now available. This revision adds AM mode 
transmit and receive. Please see our KX2 software page:

    http://www.elecraft.com/KX2/kx2_software.htm

73,
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 No Transmit

[George King]

Hi Guy,

Small wire in center pin connector - no change.  No burr on the 
connector.  Connection feels normal - not too hard or too easy. Center 
pin receptacle not spread.  50 ohm connector.


I did make a test lead with a BNC female connector on one end and the 2 
pin Molex on the other and hooked the antenna up through this test lead 
- same problem.


Thanks for trying to help.  It's got to be an antenna connection problem 
somewhere.  Receive is good - good audio.


73,  George   W5AGK


On 7/3/2016 2:28 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote:

It just sounds, walks and talks like a BNC problem.

Try a small guage wire about 10 foot long directly inserted into the
center pin connector, and retry. See if the SWR comes down to some
degree, if you hear anything on RX. If so, then for whatever reason,
the cable BNC pin is not making contact with the jack's center pin
receptacle.

See if there is a burr on the outside of the BNC jack barrel that
prevents being able to shove the BNC all the way home.

Is the twist motion at the end of hooking up reasonably easy? It
shouldn't be hard if it's shoved all the way home.

See if the center pin receptacle in the BNC jack seems "spread apart".
There have been poor quality BNC plugs with oversized pins which
spread apart the center pin receptacles in BNC jacks and cause
problems later.

Hardware is not always good. I once had to deal with a Type F
connector that lacked threads to grab the threads on the jack's
barrel.

The BNC jack can be bad, or a cold solder joint to the circuit board,
etc, etc. It just sounds like BNC problems.

You wouldn't be using 75 ohm BNC plugs would you? I remember something
about 75 ohm BNC hardware causing problems.

73, Guy K2AV

On Sun, Jul 3, 2016 at 3:06 PM, George King  wrote:

Thanks Matt,

I did check both connectors and they are both seated.

73,   George   W5AGK


On 7/3/2016 11:56 AM, Matt Zilmer wrote:

Hi George,

You should check the two RF cables to make sure they're seated. There is
one cable from the ATU to the RF board (two-pin connector at the RF board),
and another from the BNC socket to the ATU. Both of these need to be seated
in order for the KX2 to work.  The 25.4:1 SWR indication usually means the
BNC to ATU cable isn't seated, but I would check both.

73!
Matt W6NIA


On 07/03/2016 09:51 AM, George King wrote:

I just received my KX2 and really like it.  I have the ATU and battery
installed.   Receive works fine, but I cannot transmit. When I press PTT I
get several beeps and in some cases the radio shuts off.  Sometimes I get a
Hi CUR message.  Here is some data:

7.213 MHz,Voltage 11.7,   Power set at 8 watts.   When I press ATU to
tune the tuner works hard and displays 25.4 - 1 while trying to tune and
never changes.  Is this telling me the SWR is 25.4:1? The antenna SWR
checked at the BNC connector on the antenna at the radio with an MFJ 259B is
1.3:1

7.285 MHz,  Voltage 11.7,  Power 8 watts,  SWR checked with MFJ 259B is
2.0:1.  Same result when I press ATU.

When I bypass the ATU I still get the same result except that I do not
see the 25.4 - 1 display.

Also, same result on all other bands.  I installed the side panels before
I tried to transmit.  I thought maybe I had a bad antenna connection.  A
check with an ohm meter shows a good connection between the BNC connector
and the antenna connection on the ATU board.

I checked the connector from the ATU to the RF board and it seems to be
mated properly.  I tried transmitting into a 50 ohm dummy load with the same
result.  I made a jumper cable with a BNC connect on it and connected it to
the ATU bypassing the installed BNC connector - same result.

SN is 463, just installed firmware 2.66.  Did not try to transmit before
upgrading to 2.66 or installing the side panels.  Seems to me I have a bad
antenna connection somewhere. Does this make sense?

Any help will be appreciated.

George King   W5AGK

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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 No Transmit

[Guy Olinger K2AV]

It just sounds, walks and talks like a BNC problem.

Try a small guage wire about 10 foot long directly inserted into the
center pin connector, and retry. See if the SWR comes down to some
degree, if you hear anything on RX. If so, then for whatever reason,
the cable BNC pin is not making contact with the jack's center pin
receptacle.

See if there is a burr on the outside of the BNC jack barrel that
prevents being able to shove the BNC all the way home.

Is the twist motion at the end of hooking up reasonably easy? It
shouldn't be hard if it's shoved all the way home.

See if the center pin receptacle in the BNC jack seems "spread apart".
There have been poor quality BNC plugs with oversized pins which
spread apart the center pin receptacles in BNC jacks and cause
problems later.

Hardware is not always good. I once had to deal with a Type F
connector that lacked threads to grab the threads on the jack's
barrel.

The BNC jack can be bad, or a cold solder joint to the circuit board,
etc, etc. It just sounds like BNC problems.

You wouldn't be using 75 ohm BNC plugs would you? I remember something
about 75 ohm BNC hardware causing problems.

73, Guy K2AV

On Sun, Jul 3, 2016 at 3:06 PM, George King  wrote:
> Thanks Matt,
>
> I did check both connectors and they are both seated.
>
> 73,   George   W5AGK
>
>
> On 7/3/2016 11:56 AM, Matt Zilmer wrote:
>>
>> Hi George,
>>
>> You should check the two RF cables to make sure they're seated. There is
>> one cable from the ATU to the RF board (two-pin connector at the RF board),
>> and another from the BNC socket to the ATU. Both of these need to be seated
>> in order for the KX2 to work.  The 25.4:1 SWR indication usually means the
>> BNC to ATU cable isn't seated, but I would check both.
>>
>> 73!
>> Matt W6NIA
>>
>>
>> On 07/03/2016 09:51 AM, George King wrote:
>>>
>>> I just received my KX2 and really like it.  I have the ATU and battery
>>> installed.   Receive works fine, but I cannot transmit. When I press PTT I
>>> get several beeps and in some cases the radio shuts off.  Sometimes I get a
>>> Hi CUR message.  Here is some data:
>>>
>>> 7.213 MHz,Voltage 11.7,   Power set at 8 watts.   When I press ATU to
>>> tune the tuner works hard and displays 25.4 - 1 while trying to tune and
>>> never changes.  Is this telling me the SWR is 25.4:1? The antenna SWR
>>> checked at the BNC connector on the antenna at the radio with an MFJ 259B is
>>> 1.3:1
>>>
>>> 7.285 MHz,  Voltage 11.7,  Power 8 watts,  SWR checked with MFJ 259B is
>>> 2.0:1.  Same result when I press ATU.
>>>
>>> When I bypass the ATU I still get the same result except that I do not
>>> see the 25.4 - 1 display.
>>>
>>> Also, same result on all other bands.  I installed the side panels before
>>> I tried to transmit.  I thought maybe I had a bad antenna connection.  A
>>> check with an ohm meter shows a good connection between the BNC connector
>>> and the antenna connection on the ATU board.
>>>
>>> I checked the connector from the ATU to the RF board and it seems to be
>>> mated properly.  I tried transmitting into a 50 ohm dummy load with the same
>>> result.  I made a jumper cable with a BNC connect on it and connected it to
>>> the ATU bypassing the installed BNC connector - same result.
>>>
>>> SN is 463, just installed firmware 2.66.  Did not try to transmit before
>>> upgrading to 2.66 or installing the side panels.  Seems to me I have a bad
>>> antenna connection somewhere. Does this make sense?
>>>
>>> Any help will be appreciated.
>>>
>>> George King   W5AGK
>>>
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 No Transmit

[George King]

Thanks Matt,

I did check both connectors and they are both seated.

73,   George   W5AGK


On 7/3/2016 11:56 AM, Matt Zilmer wrote:

Hi George,

You should check the two RF cables to make sure they're seated. There 
is one cable from the ATU to the RF board (two-pin connector at the RF 
board), and another from the BNC socket to the ATU. Both of these need 
to be seated in order for the KX2 to work.  The 25.4:1 SWR indication 
usually means the BNC to ATU cable isn't seated, but I would check both.


73!
Matt W6NIA


On 07/03/2016 09:51 AM, George King wrote:
I just received my KX2 and really like it.  I have the ATU and 
battery installed.   Receive works fine, but I cannot transmit. When 
I press PTT I get several beeps and in some cases the radio shuts 
off.  Sometimes I get a Hi CUR message.  Here is some data:


7.213 MHz,Voltage 11.7,   Power set at 8 watts.   When I press 
ATU to tune the tuner works hard and displays 25.4 - 1 while trying 
to tune and never changes.  Is this telling me the SWR is 25.4:1? The 
antenna SWR checked at the BNC connector on the antenna at the radio 
with an MFJ 259B is 1.3:1


7.285 MHz,  Voltage 11.7,  Power 8 watts,  SWR checked with MFJ 259B 
is 2.0:1.  Same result when I press ATU.


When I bypass the ATU I still get the same result except that I do 
not see the 25.4 - 1 display.


Also, same result on all other bands.  I installed the side panels 
before I tried to transmit.  I thought maybe I had a bad antenna 
connection.  A check with an ohm meter shows a good connection 
between the BNC connector and the antenna connection on the ATU board.


I checked the connector from the ATU to the RF board and it seems to 
be mated properly.  I tried transmitting into a 50 ohm dummy load 
with the same result.  I made a jumper cable with a BNC connect on it 
and connected it to the ATU bypassing the installed BNC connector - 
same result.


SN is 463, just installed firmware 2.66.  Did not try to transmit 
before upgrading to 2.66 or installing the side panels.  Seems to me 
I have a bad antenna connection somewhere. Does this make sense?


Any help will be appreciated.

George King   W5AGK

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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 No Transmit

[George King]

Thanks Guy,

I checked my connector and in fact tried two other coax leads - all with 
the same result.


73,   George  W5AGK


On 7/3/2016 1:05 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote:

May not apply in your case, but male BNC connectors can sometimes have
the center pin retracted a bit. This can cause the connection to just
barely fail in some female connectors and not in others.

PROVE that external connections are not the problem before tearing
apart the rig or sending it back to Elecraft.

25:1 SWR means no connection on center pin somewhere very close.

73, Guy K2AV

On Sun, Jul 3, 2016 at 12:51 PM, George King  wrote:

I just received my KX2 and really like it.  I have the ATU and battery
installed.   Receive works fine, but I cannot transmit. When I press PTT I
get several beeps and in some cases the radio shuts off.  Sometimes I get a
Hi CUR message.  Here is some data:

7.213 MHz,Voltage 11.7,   Power set at 8 watts.   When I press ATU to
tune the tuner works hard and displays 25.4 - 1 while trying to tune and
never changes.  Is this telling me the SWR is 25.4:1? The antenna SWR
checked at the BNC connector on the antenna at the radio with an MFJ 259B is
1.3:1

7.285 MHz,  Voltage 11.7,  Power 8 watts,  SWR checked with MFJ 259B is
2.0:1.  Same result when I press ATU.

When I bypass the ATU I still get the same result except that I do not see
the 25.4 - 1 display.

Also, same result on all other bands.  I installed the side panels before I
tried to transmit.  I thought maybe I had a bad antenna connection.  A check
with an ohm meter shows a good connection between the BNC connector and the
antenna connection on the ATU board.

I checked the connector from the ATU to the RF board and it seems to be
mated properly.  I tried transmitting into a 50 ohm dummy load with the same
result.  I made a jumper cable with a BNC connect on it and connected it to
the ATU bypassing the installed BNC connector - same result.

SN is 463, just installed firmware 2.66.  Did not try to transmit before
upgrading to 2.66 or installing the side panels.  Seems to me I have a bad
antenna connection somewhere.  Does this make sense?

Any help will be appreciated.

George King   W5AGK

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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 No Transmit

[Guy Olinger K2AV]

May not apply in your case, but male BNC connectors can sometimes have
the center pin retracted a bit. This can cause the connection to just
barely fail in some female connectors and not in others.

PROVE that external connections are not the problem before tearing
apart the rig or sending it back to Elecraft.

25:1 SWR means no connection on center pin somewhere very close.

73, Guy K2AV

On Sun, Jul 3, 2016 at 12:51 PM, George King  wrote:
> I just received my KX2 and really like it.  I have the ATU and battery
> installed.   Receive works fine, but I cannot transmit. When I press PTT I
> get several beeps and in some cases the radio shuts off.  Sometimes I get a
> Hi CUR message.  Here is some data:
>
> 7.213 MHz,Voltage 11.7,   Power set at 8 watts.   When I press ATU to
> tune the tuner works hard and displays 25.4 - 1 while trying to tune and
> never changes.  Is this telling me the SWR is 25.4:1? The antenna SWR
> checked at the BNC connector on the antenna at the radio with an MFJ 259B is
> 1.3:1
>
> 7.285 MHz,  Voltage 11.7,  Power 8 watts,  SWR checked with MFJ 259B is
> 2.0:1.  Same result when I press ATU.
>
> When I bypass the ATU I still get the same result except that I do not see
> the 25.4 - 1 display.
>
> Also, same result on all other bands.  I installed the side panels before I
> tried to transmit.  I thought maybe I had a bad antenna connection.  A check
> with an ohm meter shows a good connection between the BNC connector and the
> antenna connection on the ATU board.
>
> I checked the connector from the ATU to the RF board and it seems to be
> mated properly.  I tried transmitting into a 50 ohm dummy load with the same
> result.  I made a jumper cable with a BNC connect on it and connected it to
> the ATU bypassing the installed BNC connector - same result.
>
> SN is 463, just installed firmware 2.66.  Did not try to transmit before
> upgrading to 2.66 or installing the side panels.  Seems to me I have a bad
> antenna connection somewhere.  Does this make sense?
>
> Any help will be appreciated.
>
> George King   W5AGK
>
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 No Transmit

[Matt Zilmer]

Hi George,

You should check the two RF cables to make sure they're seated. There is 
one cable from the ATU to the RF board (two-pin connector at the RF 
board), and another from the BNC socket to the ATU.  Both of these need 
to be seated in order for the KX2 to work.  The 25.4:1 SWR indication 
usually means the BNC to ATU cable isn't seated, but I would check both.


73!
Matt W6NIA


On 07/03/2016 09:51 AM, George King wrote:
I just received my KX2 and really like it.  I have the ATU and battery 
installed.   Receive works fine, but I cannot transmit. When I press 
PTT I get several beeps and in some cases the radio shuts off.  
Sometimes I get a Hi CUR message.  Here is some data:


7.213 MHz,Voltage 11.7,   Power set at 8 watts.   When I press ATU 
to tune the tuner works hard and displays 25.4 - 1 while trying to 
tune and never changes.  Is this telling me the SWR is 25.4:1? The 
antenna SWR checked at the BNC connector on the antenna at the radio 
with an MFJ 259B is 1.3:1


7.285 MHz,  Voltage 11.7,  Power 8 watts,  SWR checked with MFJ 259B 
is 2.0:1.  Same result when I press ATU.


When I bypass the ATU I still get the same result except that I do not 
see the 25.4 - 1 display.


Also, same result on all other bands.  I installed the side panels 
before I tried to transmit.  I thought maybe I had a bad antenna 
connection.  A check with an ohm meter shows a good connection between 
the BNC connector and the antenna connection on the ATU board.


I checked the connector from the ATU to the RF board and it seems to 
be mated properly.  I tried transmitting into a 50 ohm dummy load with 
the same result.  I made a jumper cable with a BNC connect on it and 
connected it to the ATU bypassing the installed BNC connector - same 
result.


SN is 463, just installed firmware 2.66.  Did not try to transmit 
before upgrading to 2.66 or installing the side panels.  Seems to me I 
have a bad antenna connection somewhere.  Does this make sense?


Any help will be appreciated.

George King   W5AGK

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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 firmware, rev. 2.61

[lmarion]

No problems here  Wayne,  and my blind son thanks you for the accommodation.

 Leroy  AB7CE



-Original Message- 
From: Wayne Burdick

Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2016 10:57 PM
To: John Oppenheimer
Cc: Roger Marrotte ; lmarion ; Michael Walker
Subject: Re: New KX2 firmware, rev. 2.61

Thanks for the report!

Wayne
N6KR

On Jun 2, 2016, at 6:34 PM, John Oppenheimer  wrote:


Hi Wayne,

I've been doing my normal CW QSOs, no issues found here,

John KN5L

On 05/31/2016 09:12 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

Hi all,

The attached firmware has the updates to the audio-CW (Morse) user 
interface, but the firmware also just needs general testing (all modes, 
etc.).


If you'd like to try the audio-CW interface, set MENU:SW TONE to one of 
the CODE settings. Upon exiting the menu, your radio will now have CW 
feedback on *almost* all of the switch and knob functions. It's not 
perfect, but it's the minimal subset that would allow a blind op to use 
the radio.


Also attached is the document that describes the radio and its Morse UI 
to blind ops.


Thanks!

Wayne
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2

[Matt Maguire]

Don't worry Joe, the FT817 fanboys will just add 160m and 6m on top of 2m/70cm 
to the list of bands that the KX2 doesn't support :-)  Meanwhile the rest of us 
will be on air having fun making contacts with our fine easy-to-use Elecraft 
gear;-)

73, Matt VK2RQ




On Mon, May 30, 2016 at 9:04 AM -0700, "Joe W2KJ"  wrote:











Howdy Fellow Elecrafters:

As I anxiously wait for my KX2 to arrive I'd like to congratulate Wayne and 
Eric for hitting this one out of the ball park.

I don't believe there is another QRP rig on the market that can compare feature 
for feature with the new KX2.

In any event the KX2 will be my portable field rig for the foreseeable future.

Sitting here in my shack I'm trying to visualize just how small the KX2 
is..hard to believe!!

Hoping to get my new rig before Field Day...that will provide a good "shake-out 
for the little rig.

Things sure have changed since I was a Novice back in '62 (grin)DX20 and 
NC190...what changes in technology we have seen in the past 54 years.

I'd like to be around for another 54 to see the future tech...but I don't think 
that is gonna happen (grin).

73, Joe W2KJ
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2

[Jim Rodenkirch]

Perhaps you meant to emphasize there's no " as small a rig on the market as
the KX2," Joe

I own a KX3 and expect it has more "features" than the KX2 and it's nearly
"as portable" as the KX2looking at a K3S ad believe it has more features
as well..agree?

Jim R.



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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 Video

[Wes Stewart]

 I'll hold my tongue.

On 5/28/2016 5:55 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
Its edited to show each person who called him for a QSO, with the rest in 
between chopped out. He worked each of those stations.


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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 Video

[Todd]

Just watched a couple of videos too from Jeff, VA2SS  @ va2ss.com

You guys gonna have these at Seapac next week?  If so,  I'm on my way 
up  ;-)

(I'll probably come up anyway for the SOTA meet/greet pizza bash)


Thanks.

73, Todd KH2TJ


Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
Here is a new KX2 video of SOTA operation from K0JQZ. It also includes 
a short unboxing at the beginning. See:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mc79PMWJ6_o=youtu.be

Great shots of him and WG0AT!

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 Video

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Its edited to show each person who called him for a QSO, with the rest in 
between chopped out. He worked each of those stations.


Eric
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On 5/28/2016 5:38 PM, Wes Stewart wrote:

Wow.  W7CNL, N8BB, W9RH and NE4TN answer his CQ and he calls QRZ?



On 5/28/2016 5:13 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
Here is a new KX2 video of SOTA operation from K0JQZ. It also includes a 
short unboxing at the beginning. See:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mc79PMWJ6_o=youtu.be

Great shots of him and WG0AT!

73,

Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 Video

[Wes Stewart]

Wow.  W7CNL, N8BB, W9RH and NE4TN answer his CQ and he calls QRZ?



On 5/28/2016 5:13 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
Here is a new KX2 video of SOTA operation from K0JQZ. It also includes a short 
unboxing at the beginning. See:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mc79PMWJ6_o=youtu.be

Great shots of him and WG0AT!

73,

Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2?

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Not sure what you mean by "rugged". It's a very similar case to the KX3,
just smaller. Opens clamshell-like just like the KX3 only with two
thumbscrews instead of four. Not waterproof, but like the KX3 its pretty
well "shockproof" when packed with camping gear or sitting on a rock for an
operating desk somewhere. 

73, Ron AC7AC

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Erlend
Grimseid
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 8:47 AM
Cc: Elecraft List
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New KX2?

Looks cool. What I'm really curious about is if it is more "rugged " than
the kx3.

La4tta
Erlend
19. mai 2016 17:23 skrev "Phil Genera" <p...@fivesevenfive.org>:

> Manual: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20owner's%20man%20A4.pdf
> FAQ: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20FAQ%20v-1-1a.pdf
>
> --
> Phil
>
> On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 11:10 AM, Jim Finan <jimfi...@att.net> wrote:
>
> > Up on Order page with a link to the spec sheet.
> >
> > Didn't see it listed yet in 'Order Status'.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > Jim Finan
> > AB4AC
> >
> > Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.
> >   Original Message
> > From: Edward R Cole
> > Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 4:22 AM
> > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New KX2?
> >
> > Guess if it is unveiled at Dayton - more excitement!
> >
> > Quick look-over and doesn't appear to replace my KX3 which has more 
> > to offer me. I don't do SOTA so don't need super-small. Will enjoy 
> > reading about it once details are published.
> >
> > 73, Ed - KL7UW
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2?

[Walter Underwood]

There is some sort of myth about the KX3 not being rugged. It was designed for 
trail use. With around 10,000 sold, I haven’t heard any reports of problems 
with ruggedness.

My KX3 has fallen hard enough to bend the BNC connector and it works fine. 

I would expect the KX2 to be slightly more rugged because the boards are 
smaller. That’s about it.

Of course, the SideKX panels provide extra protection for the knobs. That’s 
handy.

wunder
K6WRU
Walter Underwood
CM87wj
http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)

> On May 19, 2016, at 8:47 AM, Erlend Grimseid <egrims...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Looks cool. What I'm really curious about is if it is more "rugged " than
> the kx3.
> 
> La4tta
> Erlend
> 19. mai 2016 17:23 skrev "Phil Genera" <p...@fivesevenfive.org>:
> 
>> Manual: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20owner's%20man%20A4.pdf
>> FAQ: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20FAQ%20v-1-1a.pdf
>> 
>> --
>> Phil
>> 
>> On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 11:10 AM, Jim Finan <jimfi...@att.net> wrote:
>> 
>>> Up on Order page with a link to the spec sheet.
>>> 
>>> Didn't see it listed yet in 'Order Status'.
>>> 
>>> Jim
>>> 
>>> Jim Finan
>>> AB4AC
>>> 
>>> Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.
>>>  Original Message
>>> From: Edward R Cole
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 4:22 AM
>>> To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New KX2?
>>> 
>>> Guess if it is unveiled at Dayton - more excitement!
>>> 
>>> Quick look-over and doesn't appear to replace my KX3 which has more
>>> to offer me. I don't do SOTA so don't need super-small. Will enjoy
>>> reading about it once details are published.
>>> 
>>> 73, Ed - KL7UW
>>> http://www.kl7uw.com
>>> "Kits made by KL7UW"
>>> Dubus Mag business:
>>> dubus...@gmail.com
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2?

[Erlend Grimseid]

Looks cool. What I'm really curious about is if it is more "rugged " than
the kx3.

La4tta
Erlend
19. mai 2016 17:23 skrev "Phil Genera" <p...@fivesevenfive.org>:

> Manual: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20owner's%20man%20A4.pdf
> FAQ: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20FAQ%20v-1-1a.pdf
>
> --
> Phil
>
> On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 11:10 AM, Jim Finan <jimfi...@att.net> wrote:
>
> > Up on Order page with a link to the spec sheet.
> >
> > Didn't see it listed yet in 'Order Status'.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > Jim Finan
> > AB4AC
> >
> > Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.
> >   Original Message
> > From: Edward R Cole
> > Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 4:22 AM
> > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New KX2?
> >
> > Guess if it is unveiled at Dayton - more excitement!
> >
> > Quick look-over and doesn't appear to replace my KX3 which has more
> > to offer me. I don't do SOTA so don't need super-small. Will enjoy
> > reading about it once details are published.
> >
> > 73, Ed - KL7UW
> > http://www.kl7uw.com
> > "Kits made by KL7UW"
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2?

[Phil Genera]

Manual: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20owner's%20man%20A4.pdf
FAQ: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20FAQ%20v-1-1a.pdf

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On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 11:10 AM, Jim Finan <jimfi...@att.net> wrote:

> Up on Order page with a link to the spec sheet.
>
> Didn't see it listed yet in 'Order Status'.
>
> Jim
>
> Jim Finan
> AB4AC
>
> Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.
>   Original Message
> From: Edward R Cole
> Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 4:22 AM
> To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New KX2?
>
> Guess if it is unveiled at Dayton - more excitement!
>
> Quick look-over and doesn't appear to replace my KX3 which has more
> to offer me. I don't do SOTA so don't need super-small. Will enjoy
> reading about it once details are published.
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
> http://www.kl7uw.com
> "Kits made by KL7UW"
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2?

[Jim Finan]

Up on Order page with a link to the spec sheet. 

Didn't see it listed yet in 'Order Status'.

Jim 

Jim Finan
AB4AC 

Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.
  Original Message  
From: Edward R Cole
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 4:22 AM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New KX2?

Guess if it is unveiled at Dayton - more excitement!

Quick look-over and doesn't appear to replace my KX3 which has more 
to offer me. I don't do SOTA so don't need super-small. Will enjoy 
reading about it once details are published.

73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2?

[Edward R Cole]

Guess if it is unveiled at Dayton - more excitement!

Quick look-over and doesn't appear to replace my KX3 which has more 
to offer me.  I don't do SOTA so don't need super-small.  Will enjoy 
reading about it once details are published.


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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2

[Phil Wheeler]

Re "It's also just a tad bit irritating that the 
info we are seeing, for the most part, is coming 
out of Japan!!!  I don't quite get that.": Maybe 
because it's been tomorrow there for some time? :-)


73, Phil W7OX


On 5/18/16 7:52 PM, w7aqk wrote:

Hi All,

Well, those hoping for a K4 have been foiled 
again


Interesting that Elecraft chose to go with a 
reduced sized KX3 as their new offering, but it 
does make some sense.  There are several new, 
smaller QRP rigs coming out these days, and 
possibly this may blunt the interest in those to 
some extent.  It's also just a tad bit 
irritating that the info we are seeing, for the 
most part, is coming out of Japan!!!  I don't 
quite get that. Well, we are probably only a few 
days away from more info here.


As an owner of a KX3, I won't be moved too 
quickly to jump on this new offering.  However, 
those on the fence up to now may find this to be 
a more appealing option.  It's not yet clear 
what you are giving up--a couple of watts 
apparently, and a couple of bands at both ends 
of the HF spectrum (160 and 6).  I assume the 
PX3 will mate with the KX2, but not sure.  
Hopefully the ATU option will be as good.


One thing that intrigues me somewhat is that the 
KX2, combined with the KPAX100, might be a more 
versatile portable/mobile combination than the 
KX3 as a substitute.  For mobile operating, the 
KX3 is a bit clumsy, but the reduced size of the 
KX2 might make it work better--not sure.


Anyway, I just continue to be fascinated with 
what Elecraft comes up with. They are fun to 
watch!  I had sort of expected maybe something 
with a larger display, and maybe a touch screen, 
but not yet!  That may be a K4 feature, whenever 
that comes about.


Dave W7AQK


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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2

[Joe Moffatt]

I agree with you... I use my KX3 mobile, but it is a bit of a clumsy thing 
(though I use it with only 15 watts, it works wonders).

I will add the 100 watt amp at some point.  I don't need the 2 bands, so I 
would be VERY interested in this rig.

joe



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Hi All,

Well, those hoping for a K4 have been foiled again

Interesting that Elecraft chose to go with a reduced sized KX3 as their new
offering, but it does make some sense. There are several new, smaller QRP
rigs coming out these days, and possibly this may blunt the interest in
those to some extent. It's also just a tad bit irritating that the info we
are seeing, for the most part, is coming out of Japan!!! I don't quite get
that. Well, we are probably only a few days away from more info here.

As an owner of a KX3, I won't be moved too quickly to jump on this new
offering. However, those on the fence up to now may find this to be a more
appealing option. It's not yet clear what you are giving up--a couple of
watts apparently, and a couple of bands at both ends of the HF spectrum (160
and 6). I assume the PX3 will mate with the KX2, but not sure. Hopefully
the ATU option will be as good.

One thing that intrigues me somewhat is that the KX2, combined with the
KPAX100, might be a more versatile portable/mobile combination than the KX3
as a substitute. For mobile operating, the KX3 is a bit clumsy, but the
reduced size of the KX2 might make it work better--not sure.

Anyway, I just continue to be fascinated with what Elecraft comes up with.
They are fun to watch! I had sort of expected maybe something with a larger
display, and maybe a touch screen, but not yet! That may be a K4 feature,
whenever that comes about.

Dave W7AQK


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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2

[w7aqk]

Hi All,

Well, those hoping for a K4 have been foiled again

Interesting that Elecraft chose to go with a reduced sized KX3 as their new 
offering, but it does make some sense.  There are several new, smaller QRP 
rigs coming out these days, and possibly this may blunt the interest in 
those to some extent.  It's also just a tad bit irritating that the info we 
are seeing, for the most part, is coming out of Japan!!!  I don't quite get 
that.   Well, we are probably only a few days away from more info here.


As an owner of a KX3, I won't be moved too quickly to jump on this new 
offering.  However, those on the fence up to now may find this to be a more 
appealing option.  It's not yet clear what you are giving up--a couple of 
watts apparently, and a couple of bands at both ends of the HF spectrum (160 
and 6).  I assume the PX3 will mate with the KX2, but not sure.  Hopefully 
the ATU option will be as good.


One thing that intrigues me somewhat is that the KX2, combined with the 
KPAX100, might be a more versatile portable/mobile combination than the KX3 
as a substitute.  For mobile operating, the KX3 is a bit clumsy, but the 
reduced size of the KX2 might make it work better--not sure.


Anyway, I just continue to be fascinated with what Elecraft comes up with. 
They are fun to watch!  I had sort of expected maybe something with a larger 
display, and maybe a touch screen, but not yet!  That may be a K4 feature, 
whenever that comes about.


Dave W7AQK


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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2?

[Walter Underwood]

It weighs 13 ounces. You might be able to get a full kit under a pound 
(batteries, antenna, etc.).

http://www.hamlife.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/elecraft-kx2-005.png 


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> On May 18, 2016, at 8:46 AM, a...@juno.com wrote:
> 
> If this rig actually does become available in the next few weeks I believe 
> I'll forgo my ATS-3B and take the new KX2 on a real expedition:
> http://www.ae5xreport.com/
> 
> I wonder how it would handle being bounced along 2500 miles of trail?
> 
> John AE5X
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> 
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2?

[Nakamura]

Hi Bill-san / W4ZV

It is easy to understand more of this page :0)

http://www.hamlife.jp/2016/05/18/elecraft-kx2/elecraft-kx2-005/

73,

 Nakamura / JE0LFI

> 2016/05/19 0:33、Bill W4ZV 
> 
> JE0LFI wrote
>> This?
>> 
>> http://edcjp.sblo.jp/article/175341127.html
> 
> English translation:
> 
> http://bit.ly/27zHGAw
> 
> 73,  Bill  W4ZV
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2?

[Nakamura]

This?

http://edcjp.sblo.jp/article/175341127.html

73,

 JE0LFI / Nakamura


> Sounds like something new.  If it’s being announced at FDIM s the distributor 
> info seems to say, we should see something on it this weekend.
> 
> The more I do QRP, the more I like it :-)
> 
> Grant NQ5T
> K3 #2091, KX3 #8342

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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2?

[GRANT YOUNGMAN]

Sounds like something new.  If it’s being announced at FDIM s the distributor 
info seems to say, we should see something on it this weekend.

The more I do QRP, the more I like it :-)

Grant NQ5T
K3 #2091, KX3 #8342




> On May 18, 2016, at 8:11 AM, Mike Dodd  wrote:
> 
> On 5/18/2016 8:53 AM, a...@juno.com wrote:
>> So how do I order a KX2?
> 
> I didn't know there IS a KX2. The KX1 is here: 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] New KX2?

[Mike Dodd]

On 5/18/2016 8:53 AM, a...@juno.com wrote:

So how do I order a KX2?


I didn't know there IS a KX2. The KX1 is here: 



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