Re: [Elecraft] rig control...

2011-03-08 Thread Bill Allen
I just tried FLDIGI recently and liked it very much. I like that it is a truly cross-platform program so that no matter what type of computer I am using - Linux, Windows, etc.- I have a program with the same interface to use. I recommend the Belkin F5U409 USB to Serial adapter. I have used

[Elecraft] K2 K3 Rig Control

2011-03-08 Thread Bill Allen
Does the K3 have a port like the KIO on the K2? Are the settings to connect and the rig commands the same? 73, Bill - WA5PB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K2 K3 Rig Control

2011-03-08 Thread Bill Allen
communication. The K3 and K2 share some of the commands. Take a look at the K3 programmers manual at http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3_Pgmrs_Reference_Rev_C14.pdf. 73, Mike NF4L On 3/8/2011 2:40 PM, Bill Allen wrote: Does the K3 have a port like the KIO on the K2? Are the settings to connect

[Elecraft] a small Python demo project for the K2

2011-03-06 Thread Bill Allen
Greetings everyone! It has been a very long time since I was on the Elecraft list. That is mainly because my K2 has been working flawlessly for years and I have not done any kind of tinkering with it in years, until now. I got completely carried away this weekend with writing code in Python

[Elecraft] PACTORIII via K2

2006-12-03 Thread Bill Allen
Does anyone on the list have experience with using their K2 for Pactor III operations? Any comments? What was your setup? 73, Bill - WA5PB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list.

RE: [Elecraft] Power amplifier for K2

2006-11-19 Thread Bill Allen
I also like the Tokyo Hy-Power amps. I have the HL200Bdx and it has worked wonderfully well with my K2. Also, Nobuki San is a pleasure to work with. These amps cost more than you typical CB type amp, like the RM Italy models, but are worth it and are true amateur band amps with proper band

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Elecraft K2 TR adapter

2006-10-26 Thread Bill Allen
The kit that Tom has provided works very well. I used one to do the TR switching from my K2 to a Tokyo-HyPower HL200BDX amp. I have used it on another amp as well. 73, Bill Allen WA5PB -Original Message- From: Tom Hammond [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Oct 26, 2006 11:12 AM To: Lars

RE: [Elecraft] Aspiring ham!

2006-09-17 Thread Bill Allen
on it) then you would you would be an Extra. 73 and May God Bless, Bill Allen WA5PB -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Justin Croonenberghs Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 3:40 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Aspiring ham

RE: [Elecraft] K2 Crystal Filter Alignment Questions

2006-09-17 Thread Bill Allen
Just a note: For those who do not have a serial port available and wish to use a USB to Serial to converter (for PTT purposes, etc.), the Belkin F5U409 model works terrifically well. It supports the entire RS232 protocol (not all converters do) and has LINK, TX, RX indicator LEDS. 73, Bill

[Elecraft] AWG Packet Engine?

2006-09-10 Thread Bill Allen
Has anyone had any luck using the AWG Packet Engine software for HF packet with their K2? I just cannot seem to get tuned in well enough to decode packets. Even on the OP1 filter, I am thinking that I am just to close to the edge of the bandwidth of the filter to receive. Any ideas? 73, Bill

RE: [Elecraft] AGW Packet Engine?

2006-09-10 Thread Bill Allen
. Any ideas? 73, Bill Allen WA5PB ___ 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

[Elecraft] Rigblaster Pro RF issue

2006-09-01 Thread Bill Allen
ever have this problem or have suggestions? 73, Bill Allen WA5PB ___ 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

[Elecraft] how to bypass atu?

2006-08-30 Thread Bill Allen
I was wondering what is the easiest way to bypass the ATU in the K2 so that it can be used with an external AMP? 73, Bill Allen - WA5PB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

RE: [Elecraft] K2 Control Software

2006-08-29 Thread Bill Allen
Phil, DXLab Commander is great! www.dxlabsuite.com 73, Bill Allen WA5PB -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Phil Kane Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 6:07 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Control Software As we

Re: [Elecraft] Ordered my K2!

2006-08-15 Thread Bill Allen
Good Luck! You will love your K2. Don't rush through any of the construction or testing steps. Never be afraid to ask any questions here on the list . This is the most supportive user community in Amateur Radio, in my opinion! If problems do develop, Elecraft support is the best. 73, Bill

[Elecraft] Tokyo Hy-Power Amps?

2006-04-25 Thread Bill Allen
Has anyone had any experience with the Tokyo Hy-Power amps, particularly the HL-200Bdx or HL-100Bdx models? 73, Bill Allen - WA5PB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber

RE: [Elecraft] K2 RS-232 Command Set

2006-04-23 Thread Bill Allen
Steve, Here is the information you may need: K2 Programmer's Command Reference - RS-232 Computer Control http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KIO2%20Pgmrs%20Ref%20rev%20E.pdf Hope this helps. 73, Bill - WA5PB -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

RE: [Elecraft] K2# 1068 stuck in transmit mode - SOLVED! KIO2 still a problem

2006-04-22 Thread Bill Allen
day! Best 73s, Bill Allen - WA5PB -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 10:27 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K2# 1068 stuck in transmit mode Bill, Do you think it could be the key

[Elecraft] K2# 1068 stuck in keydown!

2006-04-20 Thread Bill Allen
heating up. What do I need to check or do Any and all help appreciated! Yes, I have turned it off... 73, Bill Allen - WA5PB -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.4/319 - Release Date: 4/19/2006

RE: [Elecraft] K2# 1068 stuck in keydown!

2006-04-20 Thread Bill Allen
Mike, Key and Mike are unplugged. At first I thought, I have got something bumped into my key. But I have everything unplugged. Same problem. 73, Bill - WA5PB -Original Message- From: Mike WA8BXN [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 8:55 PM To:

RE: [Elecraft] K2# 1068 stuck in transmit mode

2006-04-20 Thread Bill Allen
gurus have any notions on this? I did try a reset of the K2, but that did not make a difference other than giving me an Info 201 code and resetting my displayed frequency and mode to 7100.00c . Again any help or suggestions appreciated. Thanks Mike for the previous suggestion. 73, Bill Allen

[Elecraft] KIO2 settings?

2006-03-30 Thread Bill Allen
I am trying to access the KIO2 port via Hyperterminal. I want to try out a little programming experiment. What are the proper com ports settings? 73, Bill - WA5PB K2 #1068 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database:

[Elecraft] Time for a new Volume pot?

2006-01-03 Thread Bill Allen
The volume knob has gotten very, very touchy lately. Very scratchy when adjusting and suddenly blaring at top volume. Is it time for a new volume pot on my K2? 73, Bill Allen - wa5pb K2# 1068 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus

[Elecraft] Many thanks to Tom-N0SS!!! External Amp Keying mod a success!

2005-12-03 Thread Bill Allen
Hey there everyone, I wanted to be able to add an external keying line to my K2 to drive an external amp that did not already have a T-R keying line (one of those RF sense only types). Tom-N0SS helped me accomplish just that. He made a PC board for such a circuit and gave me much advice on how

[Elecraft] Driving an external amp with base K2

2005-11-15 Thread Bill Allen
I am trying to drive an external amp, 300W amp, with my base QRP K2. The issue I am having is that during SSB mode transmissions, the amp's T/R switch often opens and closes between the sylables of some words. Is there an adjustment I can make in the K2 to help lessen this? Otherwise, it

Re: [Elecraft] Driving an external amp with base K2

2005-11-15 Thread Bill Allen
To the best of my knowledge, the amp does not have an external keying line available. 73, Bill - WA5PB -Original Message- From: Gregg R. Lengling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Nov 15, 2005 1:24 PM To: Bill Allen [EMAIL PROTECTED], elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Driving

[Elecraft] running an external amp?

2005-11-02 Thread Bill Allen
If I decide to drive an external amp with my K2, do I need to disable the ATU? 73, Bill - WA5PB K2 #1068 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.7/155 - Release Date: 11/1/2005

RE: [Elecraft] running an external amp?

2005-11-02 Thread Bill Allen
Thanks for the advice guys. I am shutting down the K2 for the night and headed to bed! :-) 73, Bill - WA5PB K2 #1068 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Vic K2VCO Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 10:18 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: