My wife gave me a K1 kit for a combination Christmas and birthday gift
in 2003. After about 33 hours of super fun construction, it made its
first QSO on 2/29/2004. Some 2037 QSOs later it was "retired" to a
shelf, after making its last (for me) QSO in May 2018. It was an
absolutely fantastic
That right-angle adapter sounds like just the ticket and would be much
more compact than carrying the AX1 or AX2. I'm going to think it over
for a few days but will probably be making a purchase.
A huge THANK YOU to Wayne and the Elecraft team for the many years of
great amateur radio product
I posted this on K4SWL's website but want to repeat it here...
My current portable radio is a KX1 and there is something special about
using gear that I built myself, but this KH1 looks amazing and I'm
giving it some serious consideration. I'm really looking forward to
seeing actual in-the-fi
A long time ago someone was selling a little connector that will convert
the front KXPD3 paddle port on a KX3 or KX2 to a standard female jack.
But I have lost the web address. Are they still available and can
someone point me to a webpage?
Thanks and 73,
Paul - N8XMS
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My HyGain AV-640 vertical antenna was damaged in a recent winter storm
and will need to come down for repairs once the good weather is here to
stay and I can get around to it. In the mean time I would still like to
use it. The only band that really shows a significant problem is
40-meters. T
I'm starting to setup Log4OM on my new computer and it is "talking"
great to my KX3. The software has more bells and whistles than I could
ever imagine using. One of it's features is the ability to connect to
various DX clusters for spotting. This is something that I have never
done in the p
I’ve had my KX3 for about 4 months now and it is a wonderful radio. I am
almost exclusively a CW operator but I am a little bit curious about some of
the digital modes, especially PSK31. My radio flawlessly communicates with my
logging software (RumLogNG) using the ACC1 jack and my question is
associated with a local
club that could use this donation to promote ham radio, or know somebody who
is, please contact me off the list.
Thanks and 73,
Paul Huff - N8XMS
Livonia, MI
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I have been exploring options for connecting a paddle, bug, or straight key, to
the front edge connector on my new KX3, and some of you have shared ideas and
suggestions with me. I greatly appreciate everything that has been given. But
I also contacted Elecraft technical support and asked them
My new KX3 is in the mail and I am really looking forward to getting it! There
is a little trick that works on the K2, using a couple of diodes, that allows
you to have both a straight key and a paddle plugged in at the same time and
the rig will auto-detect which one is being used at a given t
I want to thank all of the people who responded to my request for information
about powering a KX3. This is a great group and I appreciate all of the
information that was given.
73,
Paul - N8XMS
100% QRP CW
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My beautiful bride of 44 years is encouraging me to upgrade my shack to an
Elecraft KX3. (Seriously, she is the one who brought it up!) At the same time
I will be reducing the footprint of all of my accumulated gear including my
ancient, but still working, Astron RS-35A power supply. Elecraft
chipset.
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> 73,
> Don W3FPR
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> On 8/23/2021 1:22 PM, Paul Huff wrote:
>> I am thinking about adding the KIO2 RS-232 serial interface to my K2 but I
>> don’t know very much about computer hardware. Would the KUSB serial cable
>> that is also sold by Elecraft t
I am thinking about adding the KIO2 RS-232 serial interface to my K2 but I
don’t know very much about computer hardware. Would the KUSB serial cable that
is also sold by Elecraft then be needed to connect the KIO2 to the USB port on
my Mac computer? Or is there something else that would be nee
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> From: Paul Huff mailto:p
A couple of weeks ago we had a large thunderstorm roll through here with
unfortunate consequences. It took out our DVR cable box and the HDMI port on
the TV that it was attached to. The TV and its other HDMI port are fine. An
external USB hard drive hooked up to my computer (which was turned
Hi Kevin,
A number of years ago I was experiencing some problems with my right hand and
decided that I would try to relieve some of it’s stress by learning to work my
paddles with my left hand. Before I describe my experience I should say that I
am so dominantly right-handed that even seeing a
My 3-band (40, 30, 20) KX-1 with built-in antenna tuner has given me faithful
service for portable operations for the past 11 years but yesterday an issue
developed.
I had just completed a QSO on 40-meters (about 7.038) and started to turn the
tuning knob up the band. After a couple of turns
I am adding a KIO2 to my Elecraft K2 and will of course build the required
interface cable per the Elecraft instructions. But my computer will require
adapting the serial connection to a USB. I have heard that some adapters work
well and others do not. I would be interested in hearing specifi
This simple antenna has worked very well with my 3-band KX1 (40-30-20). The
original idea came from WA3WSJ. The antenna consists of a 40-ft radiator that
is tossed up into a tree to form anything from an inverted-L, to a sloper, to a
vertical. There are three 16-ft counterpoise wires that are
I just added the SSB board to my K2 and it seems to be working great. (I made
a
40-meter QSO and was given a report of "nice crisp audio.") I'm not an SSB
operator and my real goal for adding this option is to be able to work some of
the digital modes. I have 3 quick questions...
1. Is the
Recently several people on the list offered some excellent advice to a new ham
about keeping a log. One person said that they still liked to log by hand and
several others offered comments about the many advantages of using a computer
to
keep your station log. I thought that I would briefly d
There's not much activity on the bands right now so I'm just sitting here on a
cold rainy day fantasizing about nice weather, lottery winnings, and new ham
gear...
Something that I would like to see as a new Elecraft product would be a basic
12-volt power supply. Specifically a switching power
I am almost exclusively a CW guy but I did purchase the KSB2 option with my K2
for some soundcard digital modes. I finished the board almost a year ago but
have never gotten around to installing it yet. (It's very hard to pull me away
from CW!) Well I'm now thinking about installing it and I
Perhaps a little off topic for the Elecraft list, but an interesting thread.
I am so dominantly right handed that even thinking about doing something with
my
left hand "feels" awkward in my mind. But a couple of years ago I wanted to
learn how to use a bug. I had heard from others that switch
Hi Phil,
I am exclusively a QRP CW guy. I put the KAF2 audio filter in my K2. It works
great but I have only used it a couple of times. (I've had it for about 7 or 8
months.) The regular audio filter settings on the stock radio do a very good
job for casual operating. The K2 is a lot of fu
The VFO A/B switch on my K2 has a significant key-bounce problem and needs to
be
replaced. Elecraft is sending me a new switch for free even though my radio is
a little bit past warrantee! I haven't opened up the radio yet to take a
detailed look at the situation. I don't expect that this wi
The tuning indicator has been sold.
73,
N8XMS
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When I purchased my K2 a year ago I also purchased a K6XX CW Tuning Indicator.
I built the indicator but never installed it in my radio. Now, after using the
K2 for a number of months, I find that I am able to zero-beat by ear without
any
trouble so I'm not going to use the tuning indicator.
Bud,
I finished building my K2 about 2 or 3 months ago. I have built the SSB board
but it is not yet installed in the radio. (I'm a CW guy but plan on doing a
little PSK eventually.) I did not get the DSP board but I did install the
KAF2.
For my casual type of operating the standard filters
This thread has probably gone on long enough but I couldn't resist making a
comment. The TenTec glow-in-the-dark dial ring reminds me of an option that I
have on my 2010 Ford Fusion. It has what is described as "mood lighting." A
small band of lights (I assume LEDs) outlines the center consol
In case anyone in the future has the same question, here is a follow-up for the
archive:
According to Gary at Elecraft error code 202 in the KAT2 submenu is a "normal
result code." So all is well.
73,
Paul - N8XMS
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My recently installed KAT2 indicates an error code of 202. The manual says
that
error codes for the ATU range from 0 to 199. Does an error code of 202
indicate
anything?
Thanks in advance for any replies.
73,
Paul - N8XMS
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Does anyone have any experience with trying to match one of these 43-ft
verticals, that are being offered by several manufacturers, using the K2s
internal ATU? Is it able to find a match on 80-meter CW? Are there any
particular brands of 43-ft verticals that you like or don't like? Most of
t
I am getting ready to install the KAF2 audio filter in my K2 and I would
appreciate any opinions on the following:
The manual says that installing the W1 jumper will cause AF1 to be skipped and
only AF2 will be available. Other than reducing the number of button presses
to
get to AF2, what wo
This morning I made my first contact with my new K2 (serial #6870)! I enjoyed
a
solid CW QSO with K4PHA near Atlanta on a noisy 40-meter band with
thunderstorms
in the area. I was running 4 watts into my old Cushcraft R7 trap vertical, and
Ben gave me a nice 559.
I would like to publicly th
I just completed my final alignment and testing in part 3. It took me two
tries
but I think that I finally got everything set OK. I do however have a question
about the displayed power value on the K2 during the tuning process. My
display
seemed to be a little inconsistent during the alignm
>I am trying to assemble the tilt stand piece. The problem is the
> metal stand piece doesn't fit even when the second oval foot is out.
>Is it the wrong size, uncertain how to proceed.
Foxjazz,
The tilt stand can be a little tricky to put together. A significant amount of
pressure is needed to
>Hello Elecraft,
> figure 5-15 doesn't look anything like the front panel assembly
> elecraft k2.
>
> Also the gree led cover double-sided tape was 1 sided second part
> didn't peel off. So I used glue.
>
> I don't understand how the front panel is attached to the control
> board.
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>Best
As I worked today on adding more parts to RF board of my K2 I discovered that
quite some time ago I had installed a 22 uF electrolytic at C111 instead of the
correct 2.2 uF. The wrong part was easily removed and installed in it's
correct
place as C125, and the 2.2 uF was put in at C111.
Here
I have completed part II of the assembly of my K2 and I am about to move on to
part III (alignment and testing of the 4 MHz oscillator, VCO, BFO, etc.).
Everything has gone well up to this point but I did notice something that seems
a little bit unusual. Is it normal for my bargraph to light up
The instructions for the PLL thermistor board for the K2 say that the body of
the thermistor should just touch the board. It also cautions that the leads
are
fragile and should not be bent "any more than necessary." Near the body of my
thermistor the leads have a slight twist (clearly manufac
My backlight diffuser has a piece of plastic semi-transparent plastic on the
very top. This plastic has some crinkles and scratches in it. Under this
plastic is a whitish layer in perfect condition, and under that is the glass.
Do I remove that top plastic piece before installing the LCD on to
Hi everybody,
I recently started building a K2 and I've just finished the assembly of the
control board. My resistance checks are all within specs except two of them
are
just a little bit off. My readings at pins 29 and 30 of U6 are a little bit
higher than those listed in the table. (I'm g
I just finished an inventory of my K2 and I have a couple of quick questions.
1) For several of my SIP resistor packs, my part has an extra "C" in the
number. For example the manual will give the number as "770103471" and my part
is "103C471." Am I correct in assuming that these are the same?
I think that I have finally saved up enough money to purchase my long-desired
K2. But there are two thoughts that cause me to hesitate:
First, is the K2 "long in the tooth"? Am I spending a significant amount of
money on technology that is on it's way to being obsolete?
Second, I will only b
Hi Burke,
I don't think that you have a problem. I know that when the Elecraft specs give
a resistance value of >#, it can often be much greater than the #. Your DMM is
probably just reading a large off-scale value. During construction of my KX1 I
kept an extensive log of my progress and I
Hello everyone,
I'm considering the purchase of a K2 and would appreciate any information and/or
opinions that you might have. I'm strictly a QRP guy so I'm not interested in
the 100-watt version. I would probably want the internal tuner. I don't work
SSB, but PSK is of some interest to me
Hi Mark,
The W1 is a great tool and I am sure that you will find it very useful.
Construction was very straight forward and mine worked right from the start.
Since I use it only occasionally to test antennas, tuners, and rig output, I did
not put it in an enclosure. The board simply sits on i
Never heard of such nonsense
Around 1969 or 70 I was taught in both code classes offered by a local club
and "getting started" kinds of books (probably ARRL publications) that QRRR
was a standard distress signal. I remember having the impression that SOS
was "old fashion" and that QRRR was p
Over the past two weeks my wife and I have done quite a bit of travelling -
Columbus, OH to visit our daughter, Wheaton, IL to visit my mother, and
Ludington, MI for a few days of personal R&R. I took along my
"shack-in-a-box" which consists of an Elecraft KX1, a pack of 10 NiMH AA
batteries,
Hi Paul,
I'm not sure that I really have an answer to your question other than to
raise the possibility that you might not actually have an issue with the
output power of your KX1. How are you measuring the output power? I have
found that the KX1's own display of output power is very depende
Hi Jeremy,
First let me say welcome to the world of HF and to this fine list. I'm sure
that you will enjoy both.
The K1 was not my first HF rig, nor was it my first kit, but I do use it as
my main station rig. Elecraft's construction manual is outstanding and with
your technical background
Hi Tom,
I assume that you are talking about an easily deployable field antenna. For
convenience it's hard to beat a simple length of wire with a few radials on
the ground. I don't have 80-meters on my KX1 but I use a 42-ft wire for 40,
30, and 20. Of course that length won't help you, but h
Hi Bud,
I think that you will really enjoy both building and using your K1. I have
a 4-band K1 (40, 30, 20, 15) and I actually use it as my main station rig.
(I have a KX-1 for portable operations). It's a great little radio. Not
too hard to build and the learning curve for using all of it'
I am not one of those hearty souls that participates in FYBO, but spring is
just around the corner and my "cabin fever" thoughts are drifting to visions
of portable operations with my KX-1 (40, 30, 15 m with internal ATU). Over
the past couple of years I have used a variety of antennas. Everyt
Hi Chris,
I have learned not to trust the K1's power indication during antenna tuning
with an external tuner. The reflected power seems to throw off the value
displayed on the K1. Try this... after you have tuned for best SWR go into
the power out menu and bump it up a 10th of a watt and the
Here in Detroit we are in the middle of a snow storm that could bring up to
12 inches by the end of today so I am enjoying a slow morning with my coffee
and some time to daydream. Here is a thought for the Elecraft design
engineers - a KX1 with a redesigned case that includes a hard cover to
p
I thought that I would share a little report about my recent K1 backlight
installation.
I was very nervous about tearing into a perfectly good working radio. But
as someone recently said to me, once you make the first snip on a connection
the radio is broken and now needs to be fixed!
T
Hi everybody,
I have just ordered the backlight mod kit for my K1 (#01755, 40-30-20-15 m).
Because of the time honored adage of "if it aint broke, don't fix it," I
always get a little nervous about doing rework. Are there any special
difficulties or tricks that I should be aware of before I s
Hi everybody,
I know that the new K3 has been getting most of the attention lately but I'm
considering the purchase of a K2. I'm primarily a CW op but I also like to do
a little PSK31 from time to time. With the SSB option installed does the K2
offer the necessary back panel connections for P
Hi John,
One more factor to consider is the question of how you are measuring your
output power. If you are using the KX1's display you need to remember that the
power out shown there is dependent on the match that you have with your
antenna. A mismatch produces a higher "power out" value tha
I was using my KX1 in the backyard yesterday to make some final adjustments and
tests on a portable vertical that I will be using for field day. I noticed
that when the KX1's antenna tuner indicated a high SWR it also indicated a much
higher "output power." I assume that the reflected power th
Well here's my 2 cents...
I work almost 100% QRP. The person who copies my signal might be doing the
"real work", but I'm having the "real fun!"
I always smile to myself when a QRO operator compliments me on having a "great
signal for QRP." That kind of comment generally comes from someone
Hi Cathy,
I built my K1 back in 2004 and kept very careful records of my construction
time. It took me 30 hours for my 4-band version without the ATU. That included
everything from opening the shipping container to the final cover screw. It
also included the set-up and clean-up times for each b
Hello everybody,
I was out running errands with my wife today and we stopped in at a Bed, Bath,
and Beyond store. While she was in line to do a return I noticed a 50% off
clearance display that included a great little set of amplified speakers that I
am going to use with my KX1. The speakers are
I have been experimenting with different random wire antenna lengths for my
3-band KX1. My counterpoise consists of three 1/4-wavelength wires, one cut for
each band. With a 40-ft radiator the internal ATU gave me SWR values of 1.7:1
on 40 and 30 meters and 1.1:1 on 20 meters. Adding 2 feet to t
Hi Andy and Paul,
I just completed my KX1 about a week ago. I don't have any suggestions for you,
but I can say that all of my resistance checks for part 1 (page 26) were within
the specifications listed in the manual.
With a few hours of actual on-air use logged I can now say the KX1 is a great
Hi everyone,
I just finished building my 3-band KX1 with the internal ATU. It sure is a
great little rig! Today I did my first experiment with a quick-deploy field
antenna. I had a 40-ft radiator thrown up into a tree, with 3 radials as a
counterpoise. Most of the radiator was at about a 45-de
Hi everyone,
I just finished building my 3-band KX1 with the internal ATU. It sure is a
great little rig! Today I did my first experiment with a quick-deploy field
antenna. I had a 40-ft radiator thrown up into a tree, with 3 radials as a
counterpoise. Most of the radiator was at about a 45-de
Hello everybody,
My KX1 construction is going well. The basic 20/40 rig is all done and I have
even had a couple of QSO’s on those bands. I am now working on the KXB30 option
and I am having a small problem with installing it on top of the main board.
I have flush-trimmed everything as close to
Hello everybody,
I'm in the process of slowly building a 3-band version of the KX1. I'm having a
lot of fun and everything is going well. It was especially exciting to hear
actual signals today during the initial receiver alignment.
I have a quick question about the 20 meter alignment. I was a
Hello everybody,
My KX1 has just arrived and I am hoping to have construction completed in time
for good-weather field operations. Before I start building I would appreciate
any and all opinions on the following questions:
1. Elecraft recommends an ESD-safe temperature controlled soldering stat
Hello everybody,
I would be very interested in hearing your opinions about the KXPD1 Plug-in
Keyer Paddle for the KX1. How does it feel? Is it adjustable? Is it worth the
price? etc. I'm trying to decide if I want to include one when I order a KX1.
I've been using a Whiterook Products MK-64
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