Thanks to all who replied both on here and direct to my Email. I now have
all the info and more that I need for this unit!
Lyle, that Wayback machine is really useful, I didn't know it existed but it
worked fine.
73
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I have bought this unit secondhand but unfortunately it came without
manuals. The separate Amp and Tuner manuals are available from the Elecraft
site, but the write up of housing them together in an EC2 enclosure by Lyle
Johnson WA7GXD seems to be not available.
I have found references to this
That is excellent news Eric that you hope to appoint to appoint Moonraker as
the UK agent and that they might have a UK service centre.
73
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In the past I have bought Elecraft transceivers and amplifiers both direct
from USA and also through W with full satisfaction. On the one occasion in
the last 14 years, when one of my Elecrafts (a KPA500) needed a repair, I
had to send it to Italy, a not inexpensive solution.
Sadly, it now
Hi Allan
Check out your QRZ Email.
I sent you a message re your K2 this morning
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Thanks Fred for the suggestion of using a Dow-Key relay, but they seem to be
unavailable in UK/Europe except on Ebay secondhand for $120 or more & those
are mostly 24V rather than 12V.
Are there any alternatives
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I am thinking of building a low power QRP valve transmitter (e.g. 1 or
perhaps 2 6V6's/6L6's) for use in the G-QRP club valve activation weekends -
output 5 to 10W.
Many of such circuits are using a crystal oscillator, but I plan to build a
Nano digital VFO in place of the crystal to have more
Thanks guys for all the advice & helpful suggestions. The KPA1500 is now
working correctly with the Flex and as I want to use it below my desk, it is
now beiung controlled using the KPA1500 Remote Ap
73 Ray G3XLG
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Dave, thanks for the tip to use the KPA1500 Remote Ap which I have now
downloaded. Now I have to try to connect to it using a USB cable to the PC
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I am just getting a Flex6600 to replace my Elecraft transceiver and intend
connecting the Flex radio to the amp using an Elecraft KXUSB cable ie. FTDI USB
to Serial, which I believe is the recommended method for auto band switching of
the KPA1500.
Is there software available for controlling the
Where is this Data Connector located on the K4 ?
The KPOD documentation only refers to the K3 & K3S and is not updated for the K4
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Thanks Bob for your advice.
I disconnected the ACC cable from the K4D and started it again. All OK this
time and the rig booted up normally showing Beta release 22 when clicking Fn>SW
List.
Many thanks Bob
73
Ray G3XLG
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Well I downloaded this new release and installed it as instructed on the
Elecraft Website. It reported SUCCESS after each module and then the K4D went
into a lock up with all 4 LED’s lit. After waiting 10 mins with no change, I
restarted the K4D with the same result – blank screen with all 4
Thank you guys for the responses both here and direct. I have checked my two
monitors and both unfortunately only have the one HDMI input. So, I have now
ordered an HDMI switch as suggested by several. Many thanks for the help.
73 Ray G3XLG
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I guess I did not explain clearly what I want.
My PC (not a laptop) currently feeds two large screens in my shack. In a
contest, I use one for my logging program (eg N1MM) and the other for a
panoramic display from an SDR.
What I want is for that second screen to show the K4D display via my PC
I understand that the K4D can be connected to an external monitor using the
Video output on the rear panel, but can it also be displayed from the PC?
My PC and the K4D are both connected to the router (and the internet) via the
K4D Ethernet port using a LAN cable, so can I display the K4D
Thanks for the various ideas but still no solution to my problem.
I can only think either my Elecraft cable P3/RS232 is partially faulty – (my PC
is however picking up the frequency info for the logging program from the PC
RS232 socket on the P3) or there is a firmware problem in the P3 which I
The K3S is connected using the Elecraft RS232P3 cable and in the P3, the radio
selected is the K3 and the RS232 speed is 38400 baud.
I believe the cable is working OK as I am connecting from the P3 RS232 port to
my PC at 38400 for CAT control in my logger.
Any other ideas please?
73 Ray G3XLG
My new to me P3 is not displaying the frequency but rather at the top has a 0
in the middle and +5, and -5 at either end if the spread is set to 10 for
example. How do I get the frequency displayed please?
73 Ray G3XLG
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As the originator of this thread I would like to comment on the answers
received so far.
There have been suggestions that:
1. You can’t do it, except by using a quadrant monitor which can accept say 4
inputs!
2. You can achieve a similar result by using the N1MM Spectrum Display!
3. You can do
Thanks for the quick answer Grant (& also Ed W0YK).
That is more than a little disappointing as it means that as a contester for
example, you either have to have two or more displays (ie. One for a logging
program & one for the K4 display) or buy a much more expensive display which
enables
I wonder if it is possible to show the panadaptor(s) display as a separate
floating window on the external monitor?
So that for example you could have your logging program windows open as well as
a separately floating K4 panadaptor display showing on the same monitor.
73 Ray G3XLG
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I have just got a secondhand K2 # 5835 and find that the RF Gain pot needs
replacing. The component is available from Elecraft but the shipping cost to
the UK and the likely long delay means that I would prefer to source this here
or in Europe from Mouser UK or similar supplier if possible.
I
Thank you Don
73 Ray G3XLG
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Firmware & Software
Ray,
I don't know about any software, but the latest firmware is available - the
most recent is
I can't find the link to the last versions of firmware & software for the
K2.
I know it was some years ago, but thought it would still be available on the
Elecraft site.
Does anybody have a link or can tell me the Version numbers?
73 Ray G3XLG
Lots of ideas there but I agree it is most likely a heat issue, that's why I
quoted the max temp I saw in the KPA1500(70C).
The 2-El yagi antenna is an EAntenna (Spanish design but now part of Wimo in
Germany). I wanted to get the 40M Optibeam Moxon but it was not available
for some months &
A correspondent asked me why I needed to tune a resonant antenna.
The reason was because although the Yagi was tuned to resonate at about
7.130MHz it unfortunately has a rather narrow bandwidth. I needed to operate
SSB in this contest in ITU Region 1 SSB, which is between 7.080MHz and
Hi
I was a member of the UK HQ team for this 24hour IARU event last weekend and
was one of the two Ops on 40M SSB.
We took it in turns to be the Run station every 4 hours and I was using a
40M 2-El yagi at 60ft. I noticed that every 30-60mins, I needed to do a
re-tune on the KPA1500 to keep the
I have recently used my K3S for SSB contesting with the WinTest logging
program.
I used the excellent Wintest Scripts from Bob N6TV, to send CQ from the F1
key, Thank You QRZ, from the F3 key etc , which sent the messages I had
recorded in the K3S M1.M4 memory banks using the DVK recorder.
I
Spot on Ian, ... yes it did have the recent W10 update so that could have
been the problem!
Cheers & 73
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What did I do to fix it?
Well I left the K3S disconnected for an hour or so while I read the "trouble
shooting" sections in the owners manuals. I decided to change the power
supply & use a different PC & a different USB cable.
To my surprise the K3S then started normally & with the new
Thanks to Paul GM0BKC who put me on the right track. Radio now fine &
Firmware update completed
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K3S # 1059x, Windows 10,
I noticed there was a newer firmware update available and a newer Utility
program.
I downloaded the latest Utility & also downloaded the newest firmware files
to the laptop & then attempted to connect with the K3S using the USB
connection.
It would not connect, but
Well,... I was the one who made the $ typo accidentally in the first place
but I too thought it a bit tongue in cheek & appropriate, so I did not
correct it.
Someone else has made the later Euope typo!
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Hi Udo
I spoke to Eric at the UK Hamfest a couple of weeks ago. He said that
probably deliveries to Europe would be more like May/June/July with some
early examples perhaps being available to European Retailers for demos a
bit earlier.
I also Emailed Elecraft Sales last week to enquire if I
Thanks for the clarification guys.
I was confused by the reference in the K4 FAQ's on the Elecraft site which
says:- "..a general-purpose computer that can accommodate future in-box
applications such as logging,..."
I have used in the past an Expert Electronics MB1 transceiver which has an
I thinking of pre-ordering a K4 but on the Elecraft website it says
"The K4 incorporates a powerful, fast-booting, Linux-based computing module.
This module manages the LCD and streaming I/O, including HDMI, Ethernet,
etc. But it is also a general-purpose computer that can accommodate future
My thanks to Dick & Dave.
Using the Utility program sorted out my problem. I now can only have the ATU
on 80M & 160M
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In my station I have a SteppIR yagi for 20M - 6M, a rotatable Optibeam
dipole for 30M & 40M and a wire dipole for 80m &160M. The SteppIR & Optibeam
are both resonant antennas & I use the KPA1500 in ATU Bypass.
However I need the ATU for the 80M wire dipole when moving from the CW end
to the
Hi Don (& Mark)
I checked the cable which was OK - it is a 4 wire cable Don but the white is
not connected.
However I have just found that the baud rate in N1MM+ was not set to 4800 in
the Config/Hardware tab. When I changed it to 4800 everything started
working OK.
Thank you for your help,
Hi
Thanks for your interest & the replies received so far.
For the avoidance of doubt, I know that the KIO2 is not a true RS232 socket
& I constructed the shielded 4 wire adaptor cable (as in the KIO2 manual) to
plug into the K2 KIO2 port & plug the FTDI chipset USB/RS232 into that cable
& then
Hi, after about 4 years of dormancy using other radios, I've just about
finished building assembling my K2 (not the 100W version). I have built &
installed all the accessory modules so far except for the Noise Blanker. All
have checked out OK after replacing a "dud" trimmer in the ATU module.
I
My thanks to both Don Wilhelm & Jim K05V for the info I was looking for
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Hi
I've just got my K2 out of its box where its been sitting for about 5 years
& I'm just checking things out!
I've found I fitted one of those boards from KI4GGX & WB2ART which enabled
you to easily configure the K2 mic wiring for different mics. Unfortunately
in the meantime I've mislaid the
I contacted Elecraft Support as advised & Doug suggested I re-seat the
filters in the main board & the Sub Receiver.
Lo & behold,... the problem disappeared and audio from all filters is now
normal!
Thanks Doug
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I had done that Don as per the Manual - 1-2dB for 400Hz & 3-4 dB for the
250Hz filter.
To get the right level of loudness I have had to add the max ie.8 dB. So, is
something else wrong?
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I have recently fitted a Sub Receiver & some additional filters to my new to
me K3S. I now have in the main RX, a 6K for AM, a 2.8K, 2.1K, 0.4K & 0.25K.
In the sub RX there is a 2.8K, 2.1K, 0.7K, 0.4K & 0.25K. I have a problem
with the 0.4K filter position in both receivers. Between about 0.45 &
I have been offered a 100W K3S serial number 10598, at a reasonable price.
However if my memory serves me right there had to be some factory circuit
mods soon after introduction? This K3S was built from a kit here in the UK
but had to be returned to the distributor with a fault "on the 10W
Sorry it's off topic but I need some help please. Does Idiom Press still
exist? Is Mr Rob Lochar still there?
Last December I ordered a Logikey K-5 Keyer from Idiom Press in Merlin
Oregon off their website. Rob Lochar Emailed me on 12th Dec asking for the
code on my Visa but saying the order
Hi
Have just built now testing my KAT2 atu and got as far as Bridge Null
Adjustment on pages 16/17 of the instructions. . I appeared to adjust C55
for a 000 reading OK.. When I took the voltage reading from pin 1 however
the reading my DMM gave was 0.6mV in receive mode rather than 0. In TUNE
something
as well!
73 Ray G3XLG
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Sent: 25 December 2012 16:48
To: Ray Spreadbury
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 #7340 PreAmp Problem
Ray,
I would say that Q21 does not have adequate base voltage for it to conduct.
The base voltage
December 2012 21:38
To: Ray Spreadbury
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 #7340 PreAmp Problem
Ray,
Check every component in the Pre-Amp circuit, including the relay.
Do you have the leads of T6 well stripped and tinned? If so, check to see
that the leads are in the correct
Hi All
I have been building this K2 taking my time and I thought I was soldering
carefully.
All has gone well so far and I have got as far as the IF amplifier alignment
having completed VFO linearization etc with no problems and all readings
within spec. I followed the instructions for the IF
Hi Guys
If we add the K500 to the line up above of K3+P3+MK11, how does the K500 fit
in please and will I need any additional cables beyond the KPAK3AUX that I
have ordered with the Amplifier? Similarly how does the SteppIR controller
then fit in?
73 de Ray G3XLG
Thanks Don (W3FPR), Monty(K2DLJ) Ray (SM5XLP) for your helpful replies.
I have now studied the circuit diagram of the KPA100 and identified the
20/17M filter section you refer to.
This weekend I will try re-flowing the solder joints of the 5 capacitors
two toroids and will check continuity
Hi Elecrafters
The K2 (# 4099) has the 100W amplifier and external tuner. It appears to
behave normally in all modes on all bands except 20M 17M.
The K2 has lost all receive sensitivity on both the 20M 17M bands (no
signals can be heard).
In addition, it will not transmit on these
I wonder if there any recommendations for the initial settings to try for
both the CW and SSB modes in the K3 ?
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Just wondering if there is a UK or European CW or SSB net for K2 or K3
owners if so what frequency does it operate on what day of the week?
73
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They were already set to OFF OFF in CONFIG: PTT--KEY, enabled VOX but still
same result - no power output!
Ray
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Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 a few new
Hi
I have a few queries re operating my new K3/100 (# 6231). I am using it
with the P3 + Microham MK II for all modes - CW, SSB, RTTY PSK31. It also
has the KAT3 ant tuner. I am in a monthly series of UK 80 metre contests
where each week you use a different mode but I have some problems:-
I have been using my Microkeyer so far on DATA contests with the K2 audio
output fed from the front panel headphone jack (with an adaptor to take the
headphones as well).
But I really would prefer to take a fixed audio output from the K2
elsewhere, back to the Microkeyer.
Microham in
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 Audio Problem after fitting KNB1 Noise Blanker
Ray wrote:
The whine is a steady continuous tone (perhaps at 800 or 900 cycles), not
popping, nor
Hi All
I've just completed the Noise Blanker to retrofit into existing my 4-band
K1, # 3020.
Part of the installation is to remove C22 from the K1 RF Board fit the
female 8 pin connector at J1 which seemed to go OK.
I then fitted the KNB1 to the K1 went through the initial tests. There was
there is a signal being received or not. It is still
present if I do a tune.
73
Ray G3XLG
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Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 Audio Problem after fitting KNB1
or the microphone itself - all
part of the ProSet.
Thanks Don for your help in identifying the problem. It also gave me the
incentive to open up the K2 to reconfigure the jumpers etc
73
Ray, G3XLG
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condenser mic is not working - how can I check it or are
there other things I should look at?
73
Ray G3XLG
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Sent: 04 November 2011 20:09
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Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
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thing I can think of now is to try borrow an Elecraft ProSet from
a nearby friend see if that works in my K2.
Any other ideas please?
73, Ray G3XLG
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Sent: 05 November 2011 12:30
To: Ray Spreadbury
Cc: elecraft
Hi Guys
I did not assemble my K2 (no 4099) which I bought second-hand and I now wish
to use a ProSet K2/K3 I have bought from Elecraft.
According to the instructions which came with the ProSet , (Step 1) I have
removed the 4 exterior screws securing the K2 front panel to the front of
the
Hi Guys
My K2 has the KPA100W KAT100 tuner and I thinking of getting the Elecraft
W2 wattmeter kit.
I believe the W2 is really designed to interface with the K3 but will it
also work OK with my K2?
If so, do I position it before or after the tuner?
73 Ray, G3XLG
Hi Don
Thanks for the response.
You may well be right, I bought the adaptor off Ebay and it came from Hong
Kong, I will look for one with the FTDI chip set. Thank you also for the
other settings. I did make the special cable which I connected to the K2 and
the other end of the cable terminates in
I am intrigued, I've noticed that when various Elecraft rigs are offered for
private sale on this forum they invariably say Continental USA only.
Why...?
We Europeans also have PayPal, Visa, Bank Transfers etc etc so what's the
problem please?
I just bought a kit accessories direct from
Hi Guys
When I recently bought my K2, it came with the KPA100 watt amplifier the
separate KAT100 watt ATU. I was advised to connect the K2 RS232 interface
(the KIO2) to the antenna tuner using a made up serial cable the vendor gave
me it all works fine.
I now want to connect the K2 to a
, failing that I'll have to
get some shielded cable from them make up the cable plugs as they
suggest in the KAT100 manual
Regards
Ray G3XLG
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Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
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Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K2 Frequency Shift On 80 Metres
Hi Don Dave
Thanks for the advice re RF in the shack.
I tried it with a dummy load
Hi Elecrafters
I have recently bought a second-hand K2 with the KSB2 SSB module, the KPA100
100 watt amplifier the KAT100-1 antenna tuner. Everything appears fine
running either QRP or 90+ watts on all bands except 80 metres. I am using an
off centre fed dipole (133') and the KAT100-1 antenna
Hi Tomy
Email sent
Cheers
Ray G3XLG
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Hi Bill
I am interersted inyour K2 can you please send me some details of the rig? I
have also sent an Email
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