Re: [Elecraft] KX2 added to Sherwood's list

2017-07-28 Thread Luke via Elecraft
Just a couple weeks ago I took my KX2 out to a local park during my lunch break and made a contact using it as a HT, using the MFJ-1820T and a 12' counterpoise. From setting it up and makinge a quick 20m SSB contact took me all of about 3 minutes. Yeah, it's not the preferred technique, but it

[Elecraft] UV Discoloration of KXPD2

2017-07-21 Thread Luke via Elecraft
I had my KX2 sitting near a window for a couple of weeks and then noticed my KXPD2 had discolored quite a bit from the UV. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm a Product Test Technician for a company that deals primarily with molded plastics, and UV degradation is a problem we see frequently,

[Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

2017-07-21 Thread Luke via Elecraft
Just out of curiosity, is there an advantage to using a Signalink with your KX2? I simply use the KX3-PCKT cables to pass the audio in/out directly to my laptop without any other interface. Granted, it doesn't allow me rig control from the computer, but I can easily change bands on the radio

Re: [Elecraft] Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

2017-03-30 Thread Luke via Elecraft
My wish list includes a mini hand mic without the spiral cable for hiking/SOTA applications. The KX2 is so small and light the stretchy mic cable often yanks the radio out of position - especially when you have it sitting on a rock on the ground. Just use the same cable as what is used for the

[Elecraft] KX2: In need of Mini Banana Plug

2017-03-18 Thread Luke via Elecraft
Anyone have a spare mini banana plug they'd care to sell me? I know some folks buy a 10 pack of Pamona plugs, and wouldn't mind parting with one or two :) Thanks! LukeAD0KI __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] KX2: Sub 100mw power setting?

2016-09-23 Thread Luke via Elecraft
Would it be possible to configure the KX2 through a firmware update to transmit at power levels below the 100mw low limit? If the PA is capable of being stepped down that low I'm interested in experimenting with very low power transmissions and it would be convenient if I could access levels

[Elecraft] KX2 Battery Charger / Power Supply

2016-06-15 Thread Luke via Elecraft
I realize there's probably some lithium specific charging routine in the Tenergy charger, but it would be great if this could be bypassed and the charger used as an external power supply for the KX2. I have an almost identical AC-DC converter that I installed PowerPoles on and use as a power

[Elecraft] KX2 Firmware Suggestions

2016-06-15 Thread Luke via Elecraft
Let's try this again! For whatever reason my gmail app on my Android must be formatting something incorrectly. Thanks to all the Elecraft folks for this fantastic little radio. I'm really enjoying mine! I do have a couple of potential firmware suggestions: It would be great if the VOX and MIC

[Elecraft] KX2 USB Connection Problems

2016-06-04 Thread Luke via Elecraft
I'm having a hard time getting my KX2 connected to the KX2 Utility. The KXUSB cable drivers are installed correctly and functioning. I have tried setting the COM port and KX2 baud rates to various values. Have tried different USB ports, two different computers, radio plugged in to external

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 on JT65 & JT9 ??

2016-05-29 Thread Luke via Elecraft
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