[Elecraft] KPA100W amp and KAT100 Tuner for the K2in an EC2 enclosure

2024-06-04 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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 Ray G3XLG __

[Elecraft] KPA100W amp and KAT100 Tuner for the K2 in an EC2 Enclosure

2024-06-03 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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

[Elecraft] Buying a K4 in UK

2023-08-05 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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 Ray G3XLG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Buying a K4 in UK

2023-08-03 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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

[Elecraft] [Electraft] K2/10

2023-05-14 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
Hi Allan Check out your QRZ Email. I sent you a message re your K2 this morning 73 Ray G3XLG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] Muting the K2

2023-01-21 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
My thanks for the helpful comments and suggestions received both on the list and by private Email Ray G3XLG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] Muting the K2

2023-01-20 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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 Ray G3XLG __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] Muting the K2

2023-01-19 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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

[Elecraft] Using KPA1500 with Flex6600

2022-06-24 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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 Sent from Mail for Windows

[Elecraft] Using KPA1500 with Flex6600

2022-06-21 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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 Ray G3XLG Sent from Mail for Windows __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Using KPA1500 with Flex6600

2022-06-21 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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

[Elecraft] K4D Data Connector for KPOD

2022-01-20 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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 73 Ray G3XLG Sent from Mail for Windows __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Win4K3suit and the K4

2021-09-08 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
Does this program work with the K4? 73 Ray G3XLG Sent from Mail for Windows __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] New K4 beta software available release 22

2021-08-30 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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 Sent from Mail for Windows

[Elecraft] New K4 beta software available release 22

2021-08-29 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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

[Elecraft] Connecting the K4D to an external monitor

2021-08-19 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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 Sent from Mail for Windows

[Elecraft] Connecting the K4D to an external monitor

2021-08-18 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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

[Elecraft] Connecting the K4D to an external monitor

2021-08-18 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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

[Elecraft] P3 frequency Display

2021-06-10 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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

[Elecraft] P3 Frequency Display

2021-06-09 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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

[Elecraft] P3 Frequency Display

2021-06-09 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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 Sent from Mail for Windows 10

[Elecraft] K4 Panadaptor Display

2021-01-27 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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

[Elecraft] K4 Panadaptor Display

2021-01-26 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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

[Elecraft] K4 Panadaptor Display

2021-01-26 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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 Sent from

[Elecraft] K2 RF Gain Potentiometer

2020-10-21 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Firmware & Software

2020-10-20 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
Thank you Don 73 Ray G3XLG -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm Sent: 19 October 2020 23:18 To: Ray Spreadbury ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Firmware & Software Ray, I don't know about any software, but the latest firmware is available - the most recent is

[Elecraft] K2 Firmware & Software

2020-10-19 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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

[Elecraft] KPA1500 in IARU Contest last Weekend

2020-07-16 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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 &

[Elecraft] KPA1500 in the IARU Contest Last weekend

2020-07-15 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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

[Elecraft] KPA1500 in the IARU Contest Last Weekend

2020-07-15 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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

[Elecraft] K3S Keyboard macro scripts

2020-06-26 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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

[Elecraft] K3S dead after attempted firmware update - fixed

2020-06-08 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
Spot on Ian, ... yes it did have the recent W10 update so that could have been the problem! Cheers & 73 Ray G3XLG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

[Elecraft] K3S dead after attempted firmware update - Fixed

2020-06-07 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
Hi Buck 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

[Elecraft] K3S dead after attempted firmware update -FIXED

2020-06-06 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
Thanks to Paul GM0BKC who put me on the right track. Radio now fine & Firmware update completed Ray G3XLG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] K3S dead after Attempted Firmware Update

2020-06-06 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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

[Elecraft] K$ Delivery Europe

2019-10-11 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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! Ray G3XLG __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] K$ Delivery Euope

2019-10-10 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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

[Elecraft] K$ Linux OS

2019-10-08 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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

[Elecraft] K$ Linux OS

2019-10-07 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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

[Elecraft] KPA1500 ATU Memories

2019-09-09 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
My thanks to Dick & Dave. Using the Utility program sorted out my problem. I now can only have the ATU on 80M & 160M 73 Ray G3XLG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] KPA1500 ATU Memories

2019-09-09 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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

[Elecraft] K2 connecting to N1MM on Laptop

2019-07-29 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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,

[Elecraft] K2 connecting to N1MM on Laptop

2019-07-28 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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

[Elecraft] K2 connecting to N1MM on Laptop

2019-07-27 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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

[Elecraft] K2 Mic Extender & Patch Panel

2019-07-16 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
My thanks to both Don Wilhelm & Jim K05V for the info I was looking for 73 Ray G3XLG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] K2 Mic Extender & Patch panel

2019-07-16 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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

[Elecraft] K3S Problem with Filters Update

2019-04-04 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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 73 Ray G3XLG __

[Elecraft] K3S Problem with Filters

2019-04-02 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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? Ray G3XLG __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K3S Problem with Filters

2019-04-02 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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 &

[Elecraft] Buying Second Hand K3S

2019-03-15 Thread Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft
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

[Elecraft] OT Logikey K-5 Keyer from Idiom Press

2015-05-29 Thread Ray Spreadbury
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

[Elecraft] K2 The KAT2 Automatic Tuner

2014-11-25 Thread Ray Spreadbury
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

Re: [Elecraft] K2 #7340 PreAmp Problem

2012-12-26 Thread Ray Spreadbury
something as well! 73 Ray G3XLG -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:d...@w3fpr.com] 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

Re: [Elecraft] K2 #7340 PreAmp Problem

2012-12-25 Thread Ray Spreadbury
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

[Elecraft] K2 #7340 PreAmp Problem

2012-12-24 Thread Ray Spreadbury
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

[Elecraft] K3 + P3 + Microkeyer

2012-06-05 Thread Ray Spreadbury
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

[Elecraft] K2 Loss of functions on 20M 17M bands

2012-05-17 Thread Ray Spreadbury
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

[Elecraft] K2 Loss of functions on 20M 17M bands

2012-05-16 Thread Ray Spreadbury
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

[Elecraft] K3 Recommendations for Receiver Audio Equalisation

2012-05-03 Thread Ray Spreadbury
I wonder if there any recommendations for the initial settings to try for both the CW and SSB modes in the K3 ? 73 de Ray G3XLG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] K2 K3 European Net

2012-04-06 Thread Ray Spreadbury
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 Ray G3XLG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 a few new user questions

2012-03-07 Thread Ray Spreadbury
Don They were already set to OFF OFF in CONFIG: PTT--KEY, enabled VOX but still same result - no power output! Ray -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...@embarqmail.com] Sent: 07 March 2012 13:39 To: Ray G3XLG Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 a few new

[Elecraft] K3 a few new user questions

2012-03-06 Thread Ray Spreadbury
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:-

[Elecraft] K2 with Microkeyer II N1MM

2012-01-17 Thread Ray Spreadbury
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

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Audio Problem after fitting KNB1 Noise Blanker

2012-01-11 Thread Ray Spreadbury
[mailto:k...@earthlink.net] Sent: 11 January 2012 02:11 To: Ray Spreadbury; d...@w3fpr.com Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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

[Elecraft] K1 Audio Problem after fitting KNB1 Noise Blanker

2012-01-10 Thread Ray Spreadbury
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

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Audio Problem after fitting KNB1 Noise Blanker

2012-01-10 Thread Ray Spreadbury
there is a signal being received or not. It is still present if I do a tune. 73 Ray G3XLG -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...@embarqmail.com] Sent: 10 January 2012 20:35 To: Ray Spreadbury Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 Audio Problem after fitting KNB1

Re: [Elecraft] Set up of Heil ProSet K2 Headset assembly

2011-11-06 Thread Ray Spreadbury
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 -Original Message- From: Ray Spreadbury [mailto:ray...@btinternet.com] Sent: 05 November 2011

Re: [Elecraft] Set up of Heil ProSet K2 Headset assembly

2011-11-05 Thread Ray Spreadbury
condenser mic is not working - how can I check it or are there other things I should look at? 73 Ray G3XLG -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...@embarqmail.com] Sent: 04 November 2011 20:09 To: Ray Spreadbury Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Set up of Heil

Re: [Elecraft] Set up of Heil ProSet K2 Headset assembly

2011-11-05 Thread Ray Spreadbury
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 -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...@embarqmail.com] Sent: 05 November 2011 12:30 To: Ray Spreadbury Cc: elecraft

[Elecraft] Set up of Heil ProSet K2 Headset assembly

2011-11-04 Thread Ray Spreadbury
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

[Elecraft] K2 with the W2 Wattmeter kit

2011-11-03 Thread Ray Spreadbury
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

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 with N1MM Contest Logger

2011-06-18 Thread Ray Spreadbury
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

[Elecraft] Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs

2011-06-02 Thread Ray Spreadbury
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

[Elecraft] K2 connection to Laptop

2011-05-17 Thread Ray Spreadbury
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

Re: [Elecraft] K2 connection to Laptop

2011-05-17 Thread Ray Spreadbury
, 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 -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...@embarqmail.com] Sent: 17 May 2011 13:32 To: Ray Spreadbury Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re

[Elecraft] FW: K2 Frequency Shift On 80 Metres

2011-05-03 Thread Ray Spreadbury
-Original Message- From: Ray Spreadbury [mailto:ray...@btinternet.com] Sent: 03 May 2011 10:25 To: 'd...@w3fpr.com' Cc: 'ho13d...@gmail.com' 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

[Elecraft] K2 Frequency Shift On 80 Metres

2011-05-02 Thread Ray Spreadbury
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

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 for sale

2011-02-25 Thread Ray Spreadbury
Hi Tomy Email sent Cheers Ray G3XLG -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-100-for-sale-tp6063012p6064821.html Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Join Mailing List

2011-02-24 Thread Ray Spreadbury
Yes please Ray G3XLG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help

Re: [Elecraft] k2/10 FOR SALE

2011-02-24 Thread Ray Spreadbury
Hi Bill I am interersted inyour K2 can you please send me some details of the rig? I have also sent an Email Cheers Ray G3XLG -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/k2-10-FOR-SALE-tp6058299p6061708.html Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at Nabble.com.