Further to my previous mail, I have also noticed the same effect
on 40m when I switch one of my Pennants in the direction of the
main antenna. The SWR goes up and up until things become unstable.
This is more serious than on 20m as I need the loops on 40.
Maybe I have to put in extra switching to
Very strange effect noticed today when tuning up on 20m.
At power levels above 20 w on 14.175 my external Palstar SWR meter
would suddenly leap from 1:1 to above 5:1. Also the K3 SWR display
showed similar. High current was also reported. No problems with
either a TS850S or K2, both OK up to 100W.
With the number of spurious carriers around I used to keep the K2
Auto notch permanently on. With the K3 it is set Off on Power up.
Can the Notch setting be left to the operator, as having to
reinstate the Notch each time is a pain ?
73
Stewart G3RXQ
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Noticeable, but not excessive.
Not like the castanet sounds of the KAT100 !
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Wed, 30 Jan 2008 06:33:11 -0800 (PST), Lee Buller wrote:
>
> Ladies and Gents
>
> What is the sound level of the K3 automatic antenna tuner? The
KAT-100 is rather
> loudsounds like the grindin
I'm sorry now that I started all this off !
Just wanted a few more case screws to be included, "in case" (pun)
I lost some...
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Sat, 1 Mar 2008 07:21:18 -0500, Joe-aa4nn wrote:
> How soon we forget! All the crying and moaning about
> the screws in the K2 and why in the world di
> Mike, N4GW
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stewart
Baker
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 9:50 AM
> To: G4ILO; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 Kit #307 Lift Off
>
> I had lo
I had lots of spares screws of the variety I have lots of..
A few spare (rare) case screws would be appreciated.
Now everything is calibrated I'm off to make my first SSB QSO with
the rig. CW will have to wait till I'm more relaxed.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:24:23 -0800 (PST),
Put the rig together in about 7hrs of continual (contest like)
assembly. No problems at all. Things went together like a Swiss
Watch.
Had to go bed sometime, but before then played with the final
result. Very impressive, and I'm sure that how good it is will
only grow with time. Well done guys.
N
K3/100 S/N 307 arrived today. UPS tried their best to screw
things up on the last mile.
Ordered 2/05/07 No deposit.
Delivered 28/01/08 14:00 UTC
Now where's my screwdriver ?
73
Stewart G3RXQ
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'RXQ QTH now on Red Alert...
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Blue above, Green below is also good advice.
73
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Ex PPL
On Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:07:27 -0800 (PST), WA6OCP wrote:
>
> I believe that "maintain spacing" ranks right up there with
"keep the shiny
> side up" and "speed and altitude are our friends". :-)
>
> Neal WA6OCP
>
>
> wb8yqj wrote
Received mail from Lisa that my K3/100 will be shipping in 3-5
days. YIPPEE :-) :-) :-)
Ordered 2nd May 07. No deposit.
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** At Last **
A Shipping Status that makes sense..
THANK YOU
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Please don't be patronising...
Personal comments have no place on this or any other reflector.
Options held on both sides are genuine.
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On Sun, 20 Jan 2008 15:33:15 -0600, Jim Brewster wrote:
> Gentlemen
> I have been on this list for about two days and have collected
innumerable
> (a
Logger32 for general logging, WinTest for contesting.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Sun, 20 Jan 2008 09:39:26 -0500, Stephen W. Kercel wrote:
> Fellow Elecrafters:
>
> I am finally getting ready to add a computer to the shack, and
to
> connect it to my K2.
>
> I am thinking of running Ham Radio Deluxe to co
The latest "White Smoke" says approximately May 14th to May 19th.
Whether that moves again is anybody's guess.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
Sat, 19 Jan 2008 22:26:44 +, G3SJJ wrote:
> Doug, I might be able to slightly clarify soon! Received
shipping
> notification today of my 14 May with deposit order. I
Oh Dear .. Now were are away from speculation and the facts and
back into Flag waving.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:37:42 +0900, Keith Bainbridge wrote:
> I've been as guilty as many others complaining about waiting for
their
> K3's but I have mine now.
> I've ordered and paid for my 2n
Precisely my feelings Paul. To quote others "Well said".
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:33:19 +, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
> I suppose like many I have felt aggrieved at delays etc in the
past but have
> not added to the noise. However, the 2nd Rx and DVR3 issue
though has
> prompted
And while were are at it, how about the KDVR3 (Digital Voice
Recorder Option). This also seems to have slipped into the DELAYED
category. For me, in addition to the 2nd receiver this modules
availability was a decision maker. Total lack of transparency
Stewart G3RXQ
On Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:33:0
No, those with deposits jump the que. Latest shipping update now
approx 14th to 19th (was 14th then no deposits). Grr.
Stewart G3RXQ
Sri, but direct moan line not working.
On Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:59:05 -0800 (PST), Dave Agsten wrote:
>> I must be about 40db down.<
>>
> If you're down 40db, I mu
Joe,
It will be interesting to see if you are classed in the "low
serial number with deposit" 1st batch, or a late arrival.
I have somewhat lost the plot, against what was promised.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:11:41 -0500, Joe-aa4nn wrote:
> I have a May 22nd order with deposit. I mu
Not onto the ones without deposits yet.
K3/100 ordered 2nd May 07 no deposit.
Stewart G3RXQ
On Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:44:17 -0800 (PST), AD6XY - Mike wrote:
>
>
> Ken K3IU wrote:
>
>> Eric usually updates it on Tuesday afternoon (Pacific Coast
time)...
>> today.
>>
>>
> But didn't. I agree the lack o
Hi Werner,
I would not recommend this approach.
The +5v from the Mic connector is for delivering a low current.
It is susceptible to interference both in and out of the K2.
In addition any spiking on the +5V will effect the control board
MCU due to poor design of it's reset circuitry.
If you are
My "Baptism of Fire" was with MD4K on the IOM in CQWW MM .
Thirty seconds after the contest started I was in shock..Five
other operators, all in the same small room shouting their heads
off. Transmitting CQ and callsign, and hearing the same said by
others, albeit not quite in sync is quite off-pu
I don't understand this...
It is widely commented that NZ is what England was like 30 years
ago, however it sounds like your Bureaucracy has already caught up
with ours !
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:40:06 +1300, Phil Holliday wrote:
> I was delighted to receive my K3 s/n 138 here in
Hi,
There seems to be some confusion about ways to improve the K2
transmit audio. To get the best results it is necessary to make
sure that all parts of the transmit chain are optomised.
1) Use a good microphone (not necessarily the most expensive),
that has a well defined frequency response, and
Forget the cover ... I totally rebuilt the shack shelving to accommodate the K3
and a SPE linear. Don't know which equipment will take longer to arrive :-(
73
Stewart G3RXQ
Mustn't grumble - Life of Brian ?
On Sun, 16 Dec 2007 08:25:33 -0800 (PST), Larry K1UO wrote:
>
> Got the cover...now need
Eric,
Thank you for such a "Spot On" email.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:53:23 -0800, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
> Hi Julian,
>
> I apologize for the delays getting you (and everyone else) your K3. We
> are absolutely working as hard as possible to get K3s out the door
> quic
As I ordered mine on the same day, can't be long now...
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Sun, 09 Dec 2007 13:24:04 +, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
> I received my Invoice confirmation at 23:58 last night (Sat) - so Aptos are
> burning weekends to. Ordered 2-May @ 15:45z.
> Added lots of 'bits' to it over
That's also my take on it Joe F.W.I.W.
Stewart G3RXQ
On Fri, 7 Dec 2007 10:07:05 -0500, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
>
> Kevin,
>
>> I'm still trying to figure out why people who paid VOLUNTARY
>> deposits or were in "the first run", or second run, didn't pay
>> deposits, etc, etc, etc, Ad nauseam,
What, and let the Cat out of the bag !
Stewart G3RXQ
On Thu, 6 Dec 2007 22:38:38 +1100, David Douglass wrote:
> Firstly sorry for the post and I'm not wanting to start another lengthy
> debate on shipping.
>
> However, I've just checked the shipping page and note that it still contains
> the follo
Just a side comment.
If we (amateurs) give up the right to lawfully transport our hobby equipment
around the world just because it is a hassle, then the terrorists have won.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:00:48 -0500, Mike Geddes wrote:
> To my friends across the pond (and here in the sta
Mine was ordered on 2nd May. Sent a mail to Lisa and got a reply back within
24hrs. Gist is that as I did not pay 50% up front I will have to wait till those
orders are cleared (no problem with that).
Lisa said that my order should be dispatched in about 3 weeks.
That will probably be about a mont
Hi,
Many thanks to all of you who responded to my questions. Some of the replies
were very comprehensive. I think I must do quite a lot more research before
putting my hand in my pocket.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Thu, 22 Nov 2007 14:19:22 GMT, Stewart Baker wrote:
> Hi,
> I am thinking
Hi,
I am thinking about purchasing a linear to go with my K3 that Santa will
hopefully be delivering this Christmas. The amplifier I have in mind is the SPE
Expert 1k.
I am sure that the K3 will live up to all my expectations, but I am a little
jittery about high power solid state amplifier reliab
In the past the "authorities" were concerned with amateurs causing interference
to domestic radio/television reception and all other government services.
Now it is the amateur that has the problem.
We now have to contend with radio interference to our hobby from:-
TV's (LCD & Plasma), Cable TV, PL
Hope the K3's coming into the EU have now got CE certification.
Stewart G3RXQ
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Slip sliding away, slip sliding away
You know the nearer your destination, the more you slip sliding away..
S&G
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On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:40:38 +, G3SJJ wrote:
> Seems to me we are around serial number 40, so just another 200 or so in
> the next 17 working days to meet the taget f
Now I'm really beginning to freak out...
"Quick nurse the screens !!!"
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Sat, 3 Nov 2007 11:51:12 -0500, Craig Rairdin wrote:
> This message didn't seem to go through on my first attempt last night. Sorry
> if you get two copies...
>
> I've posted page-by-page assembly pictures o
Useful mod Matti. My K2 audio now sounds much rounder.
Gave me something to do while waiting for the next puff of white smoke from
Aptos.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:48:53 +, Marteinn Sverrisson wrote:
> Hi
>
> While trying to improve the K2 RX audio response specially for SSB,
>
Seconded.
Many amateurs (including myself) who have placed orders for the K3 have held
off
mailing whilst the development work, prototype and first shipments took place.
Now the product is going out the door, I don't feel that it is unreasonable to
expect fairly regular updates on the shipping
I.M.H.O only the audio notch is impressive with the KDSP2.
The CW noise reduction is OK, but the SSB has far too many artifacts present to
be useful. Much better results from a BHI external unit.
I do hope that the K3 DSP is better.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Sun, 21 Oct 2007 13:20:19 -0400, David Wilb
The K3 FAQ talks about RF clipping being used, but the K3 Owners manual only
mentions Compression. Which technique has been implemented ?
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The CE mark also applies to products coming into the EU from elsewhere in the
world. e.g. Switched Mode PSU's from China, although the amount of EMC
generated
by them might lead one to believe otherwise !
Putting a CE label on a product is easy, enforcement of standards is not.
73
Stewart G3RX
im about this.
>
> Shirley someone can arrange for him to get his hands on a K3.
>
> Simon Brown, HB9DRV
>
> ----- Original Message -
> From: "Stewart Baker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> When I spoke with Peter a year or so back about a possible K2 review he
>
t; If Elecraft wants a RadCom review of a K3 someone needs to arrange for
> Peter Hart to receive the loan of one.
>
> --
> Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ???
> G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com
> Ham-Directory: www.ham-directory.com
>
>
> On 10/1/07, Stewart Baker <[
It will be interesting to see if the K3 gets a full spec review in RadCom.
Probably not as there is no advertising money from Disti's involved.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Mon, 1 Oct 2007 09:12:50 +0100, Julian G4ILO wrote:
> That is exactly right. And it is not a fault only of ARRL. You never
> read a h
Enough gain for low output microphones, selectable input Z, good RF immunity ?
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:14:17 -0700, Lyle Johnson wrote:
>> OK, I have to ask...I don't see a FAQ for SSB under the mode banner on the
>>
>> Elecraft site.
>> So, what are the expectations for this rig a
On Mon, 4 Jun 2007 18:10:42 +0100, Julian G4ILO wrote:
> On 6/4/07, Ken Wagner wrote:
>
>> My order is for the kit version.
>> Ken K3IU
>>
> So is mine. We just need the other thousand or so who ordered to
> reply, then you'll know. :)
I think that I am loosing the will to live
Stewart G3RXQ
Hi,
A couple of questions..
a) Will the K3 be subject to duty if it is no longer a kit ?
b) Does the K3 meet EU CE requirements ?
73
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If the worry is about circuit damage due to static on the antenna, why not
replace RFC10 with a suitable high value resistor ?
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Sat, 07 Apr 2007 21:51:56 -0400, Pierre Desjardins wrote:
> Well, I think that the removal of RFC10 is adding a risk to this fine rig.
>
> To rely on
I 'de-tuned' the top cover of my K2 by gluing a thick piece of felt to the
inside surface. It stops a lot of rattles as well.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:31:47 -, Ken Kopp wrote:
> The combination of the cabinet and speaker of my
>
> K2 (#5665) has a VERY pronounced resonance at
Hi Tom,
Have a look at this site
http://www.miniradiosolutions.com/
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Tue, 13 Mar 2007 20:23:25 -0400, KJ3D wrote:
> Hello Group,
>
> I purchased a 17 m add-on to a Hustler 6-BTV vertical and the instructions
> recommended I use an antenna analyzer to tune it up.
>
> Having n
Although I am not really a CW man I spent a few hours in the recent BERU
contest. After a while I began to get a bit 'fed up' with the raspy sidetone,
and looked at the reflector achieve for a solution. I saw that G3SJJ had
recently done a mod that involved adding a small board to hold the compo
Ian,
What mods did you try, and then remove ?
Did the board work OK after you removed the mods ?
None of my mods involve work around the Xtal filter or diode areas, but they
are
round U3 and close to U2 and U4.
Is it possible that you may have put on a short ?
Stewart G3RXQ
On Sun, 21 Jan 20
Chris,
Take a look here... http://www.elecraft.com/Apps/Power_Control_Mod.html
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Wed, 27 Dec 2006 14:07:24 +, G3SJJ wrote:
> I am sure I have seen a discussion about this one before. During an
>
> enjoyable 160m opening to the Right Coast just before Christmas I was
> runnin
Chris,
What you are seeing is correct. Only when you go onto transmit will you see the
effect of the XIT on the frequency readout. If you want to know exactly what
frequency you will be transmitting on with XIT selected then you can select the
RIT as well. Of course you need to deselect the RIT
"Cop a Butchers at" - Sorry in English "Take a look at "
http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~baker/K2_Overview.html
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Wed, 8 Nov 2006 11:26:03 -0500, Darwin, Keith wrote:
> Since the NB occurs right before the existing Xtal filter, adding more
>
> filtering in the NB slot would in
Johnny,
I suggest that you search the archive for threads on this subject.
The KDSP2 seems to suffer from more aggressive artifacts on SSB than other DSP
filters such as the BHI.
Some people say they have cracked it, others (like me) have given up
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Tue, 31 Oct 2006 07:07:
Just a thought.
Do you have a KAT2 ATU in-circuit in the K2 when using the KPA100 ?
I had a problem with VRFDET voltages fighting each other causing distortion on
10m only, both on dummy load and antenna.
My solution is to disconnect the KAT2 when not using it.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Wed, 6 Sep
Although I have not used his expertise (yet), I am amazed by Don's knowledge,
patience, and clarity of thought when helping others on the reflector.
Stand up Don, and take a bow...
Stewart G3RXQ
On Fri, 18 Aug 2006 23:02:50 -0400, jim wrote:
> Over the past year of lurking and taking in all the
Peter,
As you say the K2's CW performance can't be praised too highly, however in my
opinion the SSB side is unfinished business.
You might like to look at my web site for some idea of what is wrong, and how
to
improve it.
http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~baker/
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Sun, 13 A
Hi Kevin,
If your calculations are right ( and I have not checked them) then 56 uV would
be very difficult, if not impossible to see on the average oscilloscope.
On most oscilloscopes the maximum Y axis sensitivity is 1 to 5mV/cm, so you
are
trying to measure something approx 100 times smalle
I swapped out all of the Elecraft IC sockets for turned pin ones when
assembling
my K2/100. Having had socket problems in my 'day job' the last thing I wanted
was the same for my hobby.
This thread reminds me that I need to get some more for my up and coming
transverter build.
73
Stewart G3R
Hi,
While searching for a suitable case to put a uP controlled Wattmeter in, I came
across a blank front and a top panel K2 size in pristine condition. They were
left over from a previous kit assembly.
I was wondering if Elecraft would sell me a couple of side panels and a bottom
panel. If so
Wow !
I shall now stop complaining about the UK customs.
Maybe Elecraft should set up in the EU...
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Thu, 15 Jun 2006 10:36:05 +0200 (CEST), Peppino Berria wrote:
> Hi Gents,
>
> First of all I believe it's wrong to talk about EU
> customs: Italy makes the difference! Look here:
Sorry Peter, but I checked the number against the description with our Duty
people today 14/06/2006. Their document says 8529 9040 00 = Parts for Radio
which is what a kit is.
I am pleased that I did not know about your second point while I was waiting
for
my package. Anyway everything arrived
This is a timely thread having just collected from Parcel Force, a package
containing my latest Elecraft kit purchase.
I was charged £9.23 import duty into the EU plus VAT on that amount.
On all my previous packages I have been charged nothing.
I phoned the Customs & Excise (or whatever they now
Roy,
As this mod is after the balanced modulator it does nothing to affect the mic
gain or improve the VOX operation.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Sat, 3 Jun 2006 12:41:42 -0400, Roy Morris wrote:
> I would like to hear from anyone who has K2/100s with both the unmodified
> KSB2 and the modified KSB2 wi
I drilled the middle holes out large enough to take a nut, then used epoxy
resin
to glue the nut into the heatsink. Works a treat.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Fri, 26 May 2006 17:46:43 -0400, Roy Morris wrote:
> I do not think the ovrsized screws are the answer for the K2/100. Over time
> I don't beli
Steve,
To me it looks like you have to break into the circuit to find out if the
control loop from VRFDET is working.
A suggestion would be to lift one end of C121 to stop drive to Q6,Q7 and Q8 and
prevent fuse popping. It should then be possible with a small DC voltage via a
pot to simulate t
100 MW now that's what I call QRPP !
When is the next Elecraft QRO amp due ?
:)
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Wed, 24 May 2006 07:45:19 -0700 (PDT), Curt wrote:
> I tried TWO good watt meters on the K2 and I found that the K2 is NOT
> accurate. The ONLY place I found it to be accurate is at exactly two w
Hi Jo,
Thanks for the very concise description of your problem, how you solved it and
the cause. I think that you may have just stopped me becoming "some other
fool"..
I notice that there are no keys on any of the connectors associated with the
KIO2 AUX2 Board. It looks like keys applied to al
Don,
Your statement about VOX clipping is true of most transceivers. The one
exception that I know of is the STAR transceiver by G3XJP. With this design the
audio from the microphone is delayed in DSP until all of the RF changeover etc
has been accomplished. This gives a very clean and precise
Hi Glenn,
The audio gain on the KSB2 board is marginal. Some get away with it, but others
do not. Your diagnosis of the effect of the compressor chip noise gate is
probably correct. This affects not only the level of the audio vs RF in the
balanced modulator, but also the VOX operation.
I have
I think that if the battery is fitted that gives a degree of rigidity to the
top
panel, and damps down any vibrations. On my K2 with no battery I used a piece
of
thick felt glued to the inside of the top cover. Works a treat.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Mon, 20 Feb 2006 22:33:00 GMT, [EMAIL PROTECTED
Wayne,
Thank you for your very comprehensive reply.
The FT1000MP gets switched on about once a month, and I tend to switch between
bands and functions. This is not an excessive idle time, and I think that if
decent relays were fitted there would be no problem. All relays are not created
equal,
Don,
Thanks for your prompt reply. I think that the problem (if there is one) will
only show up after a number of years. Maybe 7 years is the magic figure.
It also will depend to a great extent on the quality of manufacture,
cleanliness
etc. I had a look at the Omron G6H data sheet.
The 100 mi
Having decided to join the melee trying to work 3Y0X on Peter One Island, I
dusted off my FT1000MP. The only time that I use it are on occasions such as
this when a separate receiver is useful when working split.
I noticed that the receive sensitivity was varying on 20 & 40m, and traced this
to
Is this rf interference (rf feedback ?) on SSB, CW or both ?
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Thu, 02 Feb 2006 08:59:54 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I'm having problems with rf interference when attempting to transmit.
>
> I have a list of possibilities which don't need exposure here, but I do
> want to
If all goes to plan, I will also be attending Friedrichshafen.
It would be great to meet up with other K2er's.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Mon, 30 Jan 2006 17:51:43 +, Stephen John Farthing wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> It seems to me that a gathering at Friedrichshafen for us Elecrafters
> might be a good id
Clever idea Sverre,
I hate to see components just sitting idle..
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Sat, 21 Jan 2006 15:49:50 +0100, Sverre Holm wrote:
> When the KPA100 power amplifier is external to the K2, the KPA100
>
> loudspeaker is unused. I wanted to use it for other rigs that need a
> loudspeaker. The
John,
If you are on PTT and have the PTT pressed then the voltage on U4 pin 3 will be
< 0.6v.
If the voltage on U2 pin 2 is around 2.2v then when VOX operation is selected
then PIC U1 measures this voltage from the COMP OUT signal on U1 pin 3 and
commands the DAC U2 to output a similar voltag
John,
Please re-measure the voltagesBETWEEN pins 2 and 3 on U4.
If it is still 3.1v then you have really got problems, and the VOX should not
work at all.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Sat, 7 Jan 2006 09:40:29 -0500, John Huffman wrote:
> I followed Stewart's advice and measured the voltage between pins
Hi John,
I had a similar problem a while back, where, after a time when triggered the
VOX
would stay on. I finally traced the problem to a defective DAC IC (U2 MAX522).
This supplies a threshold voltage to comparator U4. I found that the voltage
out
of U2 pin 5 was drifting with temperature. E
The KDSP2 works very well to remove hetrodynes in SSB mode.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Wed, 14 Dec 2005 02:54:50 -0800 (PST), PERRY FP#582 wrote:
> Thinking about Adding the Dsp unit to my K2
>
> How Well does the Notch function work on this unit
>
> How well does it notch out the tuner uppers...whe
Used to have a Windom up here. The RF from it got into everything:-
K2 PSU, Computer, UPS, Telephone and Alarm system.
Changed to a balanced (Doublet) antenna, end of problems.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Thu, 8 Dec 2005 12:04:13 -, Paul Webb wrote:
> HI Tom
>
> It seems to happen more when the ATU n
Hi Frank,
You might like to search the Elecraft Email List User Group for references to
R98.
There are a lot of mails concerning changing that resistor value to reduce the
basic K2 power jumping. Things of course worsen with the KPA100 fitted.
I changed my R98 from 270 ohms to 1k, and it made quit
Sometimes I see the same thing, but only to about 1.5:1.
Thought it was just my KAT100.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Wed, 30 Nov 2005 14:49:18 -0800 (GMT-08:00), Thomas Beltran wrote:
> I've been using my K2 at home to become more familiar with it. Previously, I
> used it primarily while camping. While c
Nick,
Must get some new glasses, read the readme file, and completely missed the bit
about the other languages !
Many thanks
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Sat, 26 Nov 2005 13:14:21 +0100, Nick wrote:
> Stewart,
>
> You can easily change the German to English (or Spanish).
> Check the the readme file
> 73
>
Hi Paul,
My favourite is a German program. I find that this does the job of SSB NR
much better than the KDSP2. It is at
http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/jump2.cgi?ID=9871.
It takes a little time to get used to as the various control labels are in
German, but after some experimenting I have ach
I changed my mono speaker jack for a stereo one, so that I could get audio on
both channels into my computer sound card line input when running a DSP noise
reduction program. Simple to do.
Stewart G3RXQ
On Fri, 25 Nov 2005 08:08:54 -0800, Vic K2VCO wrote:
> n3drk wrote:
>
>> I connected an exte
Hi David,
It is my experience that to use Yaesu mics with the K2 you really need a pre
amplifier, either internal or external. I have an internal one built on a small
piece of perforated board, and mounted on the mic jumper block.
It gives me enough gain for my MD-100 desk mic, and MD-31 hand mi
Paul,
It might be worth doing the new VCO transformer mod. This adds a ferrite ring
around the VCO toroid. Unfortunately this is an option and not standard on K2's.
The power jumping may be reduced with this mod. Although you say the CW output
is stable.
http://www.elecraft.com/Apps/Power_Contro
Hi Kurt,
You might be interested in this antenna analyser.
http://www.qsl.net/iw3hev/
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Sun, 13 Nov 2005 16:02:21 -0800 (PST), Kurt Loken wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> I've decided that before I get too carried away with
> antenna experiments (mag loops, etc.), it would
> probably be
Many thanks for your reply Andy.
I am looking to replace a homebrew copy of the RigBlaster, but it seems to me
that the microkeyer will do a lot more. Reading your reply I now think the you
have the USB keyer.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Wed, 26 Oct 2005 07:04:39 -0500, Andrew Catanzaro wrote:
> I purc
Don and all,
Thanks for your replies.
I have read all the tales of distress and solutions to the mix of RS232 and
non-RS232 re the K2 interface. Don't want to go there.
The standard MicroKeyer to K2 lead set as far as I can tell seems to have a
RS232 D type connector presumably male to go dire
Good man, that's the right attitude to construction, (and life).
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Sun, 23 Oct 2005 19:18:23 -0700, Rockinghorse Winner wrote:
>
> Thank you for your reply.
>
> I wish to have the satisfaction of taking responsibility for making the coils
> myself and seeing them work in practic
It seems to have the ability to send commands to the K2 via the serial port.
What I meant to have said, was that Elecraft have some fairly non standard
usage
of the pins on a RS232 D type.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Sun, 23 Oct 2005 08:52:53 -0500, Jim\ wrote:
> Stewart wrote:
>
> "Anyone using a Micro
Hi,
Anyone using a MicroHam microkeyer with a K2 with an outboard KPA100 ?
I'm interested in how the microkeyer copes with the non standard Elecraft
RS232 implementation.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
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