Re: [Elecraft] 20 WPM

2007-07-06 Thread John Tobias Croteau
On 7/7/07, Phil Kane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They don't allow that any more. I could have had it - my Extra exam was in 1974 - but I was too busy being an FCC field supervisor to get a round tuit g heh, I was only 2 in '74. g -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH

[Elecraft] KIO2 Virtual Keying and WriteLog

2007-06-30 Thread John Tobias Croteau
Does anyone know if WriteLog supports Virtual Keying of CW/PTT through the K2 KIO2 interface? I've used N1MM in the past with other rigs but it doesn't support Elecrafts Virtual Keying. Thanks - JT ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] KIO2 Virtual Keying and WriteLog

2007-06-30 Thread John Tobias Croteau
On 6/30/07, Philip Carter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PTT doesn't go through the KIO2. You would be better off using it through the KEY line. I don't use writelog, so I don't know your unique situation. Thanks for your reply but I do read manuals before I post and it says I can key CW/PTT

[Elecraft] K2 or K3

2007-06-30 Thread John Tobias Croteau
As some of you know, I've been looking at putting together a K2 station for portable RTTY/PSK31 operation. However, as I am looking at the cost differences, I am now wondering if I might better off with a K3. Here is my dilemma: I am disabled and unable to solder because the medications I am

Re: [Elecraft] K2 or K3

2007-06-30 Thread John Tobias Croteau
On 6/30/07, Mike Short [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The basic 10W rig is about 1400. More than the K2, though. What were you getting with the K2? Yup, that's my dilemma. K2 + KAF2 + KSB2 + KIO2 is $925 delivered. Builders want between $350 and $450 for assembly. According to my doctor and social

[Elecraft] K2 RTTY

2007-06-29 Thread John Tobias Croteau
How well does the K2 work in RTTY mode? I presume it is AFSK only? I seem to recall that some do not recommend the K2 for serious RTTY operating but I don't remember the reasoning behind this. I vaguely recall reading this about 2 years ago from somewhere. I'm a RTTY operator first then SSB.