I learned was that NB
levels were mostly unpredictable in how they produced signal artifacts,
except that they almost always did.
Vic, W9RGB
> Message: 10
> Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2022 12:37:48 -0800
> From: Wayne Burdick
> To: Victor Abell
> Cc: Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: Re: [Elec
While I have a K4HD module on order for my K4D (0406) I am also
interested in Wayne's comment about strong signal performance.
On the CW bands, particularly 17 meters where I often operate,
many times I have observed strong CW signals whose keying causes
key clicks to appear some KHz away from
Why is the MENU item "RX Dyn. Range Optimization"
unlocked and turned on when power is turned on, even if
it were locked and tuned off when power was removed?
At R26 it was displayed as a multi-colored 'R' and now
at R28 it is displayed as "DR+".
Vic, W9RGB, K4D 0406
With the following options:
KPA100 amplifier
KSB2 SSB unit
K160RX 160 meter adapter
KNB2 noise blanker
KDSP2 clock DSP unit
KAFT R232 interface
KAF2 audio filter
KAT100 antenna tuner
All units built by myself 6 or 7 years ago.
In excellent condition
All kits worth $3,000 plus.
$1,500
Date: Thurs.,7th.Feb. 2013 21:20 hrs.
From: Robert C. Abell abellve...@bell.net
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: Elecraft KPA100 KAT100 For Sale
I am downsizing my K2/100 and would like to sell my KPA100 Amplifier and my
KAT100 Antenna Tuner both built by myself and in perfect
Kent,
I am very sorry to learn of Tom's passing. He helped me add accessories to
my K2 some years ago.
Tom was a true Ham and will be missed. Please extend my condolences to
Jeri and your Radio Club
members.
73, Bob VE3XM
Wellesley, ON
K2/100 K3/100
Test
Bob, VE3XM
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You were probably refering to the Walthem brand of railroad watch that
your father probably owned in the1940's
My father had one which I inherited. It is still here at my home but I
haven't looked at it in years. He used it while travelling the CNR and CPR
in Canada.
73, Bob VE3XM
I use the Samlex SEC 1223 power supply for my K3/100 and the Samlex SEC 1235
to power my Ten Tec OMNI Vll transceivers.
Both power supplies are dead quiet, the fans seldom come on. They both sit
on top of the transceivers and never cause sperious
interference.
Phil I would highly recommend
John Phil,
I use a SEC1223 power supply with my K3/100. It sits on top of the K3. Never
the least bit of hash or fan noise experienced.
Highly recommended! I also use the SEC 1235 with my Ten Tec OMNI VII same
experience.
73,Bob VE3XM
Robby,
I fail to understand your reasoning for your complaints regarding use of the
K3's antenna tuner.
One press of the ATU TUNE button tunes the antenna in use all across the
band one is using.
The KAT3 is the best tuner I've ever used.
Same applies to the tuner in my Ten-Tec Omni Vll.
Quit
Steve,
I own K3/100 serial number 409 and I note yours is number 410.
I have never had a static electricity problem with my encoder knob
or any part of the rig.
Mine sits on a wooden desk which is sitting on wall to wall carpeting
and the rig is grounded via the house wiring
Your 2nd. front
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To: N4LQ mailto:n...@carolina.rr.com @carolina.rr.com
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Subject: Re: K3 static electricity
Steve,
I own K3/100 serial number 409 and I note yours is number 410.
I have
I just completed K3 1162 and am interested in setting
its NR to an optimal value for combating summer QRN.
I am currently using F 1--4 with some success, but
would like to hear about the settings others prefer.
Any other advice on other ways to reduce QRN and back
ground noise with K3 features
Ordered: February 13 (kit)
Katiegram: June 24
Delivery: July 1
It spent four days at an UPS distribution center near
Chicago for adverse weather conditions.
To repeat the mantra, Now the fun begins. I've just
finished building the LP-PAN, now I need to build the
kit to which it interfaces.
I certainly agree with the posts concerning Don's assistance and help with the
many problems encountered by the kit builders.
Bravo Don, you Friendly, Patient, Radioman.
73, Bob VE3XM
K2/100 S/N 04031
K2 S/N 04575
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Stephen,
Go for it, you'll really enjoy assembling a K2. Suggest you start with a
basic K2 plus the K2SB SSB board and a K2AT antenna tuner.
Use a good power supply. I use an Elpac 6 amp model that I picked up at
a Hamfest for $10.00
Good luck and keep the list informed as to your progress.
Hi Kevin,
I just read your description of the storm that hit your area. Wow,
thank goodness that the falling tree didn't strike you.
As a retired insurance adjuster I agree you were right in not removing
the evidence. Let the insurer make the necessary repairs, why should you
break your
Dave,
Stick to the KPA100 amplifier for your K2. I use one here and there is
no comparison with other amps.
The KPA100 is fully integrated with the K2 and is a real pleasure to
use. Trust me!
73, Bob VE3XM
K2/100 S/N 04031
K2 S/N 04575
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Keith,
I have never had the fan in my KPA100 activate, it never gets warm
enough here in Southern Ontario. I doubt that your New England
temperatures are much different than here.
Forget about the fan operation and use your K2/100.
73, Bob VE3XM
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Keith,
Congrats on getting the KSB2 built and working.
For heavens sake leave the 2.4 width alone, going to 2.6 will leave you
sorry.
I worked a VE6 yesterday from Calgary and assisted him in picking up a
couple of VE3's with my low power K2 @ 15 watts and received his thanks,
pretty good on
Scott,
Suggest that you use BNC/SO 239 adapter to hook up your antenna, saves
enlarging and adding holes to the rear panel of your K2.
73, Bob VE3XM
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Scott,
The basic K2 KSB2 have no mods since the Serial number approx. 4000.
The S/N now is approaching 6000.
Elecraft is the only supplier of ham gear that I am aware of that has
the guts to tell their customers about improvements they
have made to their products and make the mods available
Hi Dave,
I noted your 10 Nov. discussion as to filter widths.
Are you nstill in possesion of my old K2 S/N 02763 ? Is this the one
you have modified with the 2.6 Kc. width ?
Just curious.
73, Bob VE3XM
K2/100 S/N 04031
K2 S/N 04575
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Keith,
Take it from a SSB op go for the 2.4 SSB caps, I believe 2.6 Kcs. is too
wide for effective SSB reception.
Mine are 2.4 Kcs.
Bob, VE3XM
K2/100 S/N 04031
K2 S/N 04275
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You must be
Hi Bob,
For your information your spelling of Canadian Provinces is incorrect,
it is NOT Providences.
73, Bob VE3XM
Wellesley, Ontario
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Hi Bill,
The K2 has adequate mic gain providing you use the correct microphone! I
use the Heil mics that were available from Elecraft some time ago. I
work all kinds of DX, establishing contact usually on the first or
second call, even in pile-ups. No change in the resistance in my KSB2
Kurt,
Make that three of us who operate SSB!
I find the K2 to be excellent on SSB mode, for ragchewing and DX hunting.
I almost never operate CW any more due to medical problems.
73, Bob VE3XM
K2 S/N 04575
K2/100 S/N 04031
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I wish to express my thanks for the excellent service suggestions
provided by Don to the many calls for help, thanks Don.
73, Bob VE3XM
K2 S/N 04575
K2/100 S/N 04031
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You must be a
Jim,
Why Do you restrict your sale to Continental U.S. ? Whats the matter
with Alaska, Hawaii and Canada ???
Bob, VE3XM
K2 S/N 4031
K2/100 S/N 4575
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Bill,
No problems here either, 4 Elecraft K2's built and used here since 1999.
Bob, VE3XM
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When are you going to get an Elecraft K2 ?
73, Bob VE3XM
K2's S/N 04031 04575
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HamStationExtreme just yesterday announced version 3.00.17. I
downloaded it but have not yet had a chance to try it.
Version 3.00.16 does not work for me either.
Keep me informed as to your progress.
73, Bob VE3XM
K2/100 S/N 4031
K2 S/N 4575
Hi Ron,
I too have crook hearing and built the EC2 Speaker but using an
amplifier designed by Tom Hammond N0SS (note his website).
What an improvement over the stock speaker.
73, Bob VE3XM
K2/100 S/N 4031
K2 S/N 4575
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I have been upgrading the captioned K2 for a friend.
I installed new matched xtals in the entire rig as well as the KSB2 module.
I replaced U6 the MCU on the Control board and U1 the IOC on the RF Board.
I did not upgrade U1, the IC Microcontroller on the KSB2 Board.
The KSB2 now is not working
Ken,
Rework Eliminators UNPCB's are one and the same thing.
The big advantage of adding these is future trouble shooting.
I am presently doing mods to a friends K2 and the Rework Eliminators
have proven invaluable.
I believe you will really like your new K2, in my opinion a far superior
Kevin,
Suggest that you advise the serial number of your K2.
Later models incorporate mods to the KSB2 SSB module and the main cct
board which greatly improve the transmitted audio.
Pull up the Elecraft website and look at the ordering page for details
if your S/N is under 04000.
Both of my
Rich,
I believe their software is already available, you will not have to
wait. I ordered the Elecraft version of HamStationExtreme, Version 3.15,
this morning.
Website is www.callsignsoftware.com
Will let the list know how I like it.
73, Bob VE3XM
K2 S/N 04575
K2/100 S/N 04031
Phil,
I have two K2's which are only used on SSB. I use the Elecraft (Heil)
MD2 microphone. There are no mods to either K2SB module. I get
compliments on the audio and just last week F5RQQ recorded my audio
(unsolicited) and played it back to me.
It sounded excellent. I constantly work DX
Chris,
I wish you Good Luck in trying to sell your K2. You'll need it trying to
sell it to one of our American cousins who monitor this list!
It took me a month to recently sell a K2, finally to a Canadian in
Alberta via my local Club swap shop list.
Try www.kwarc.org and the Ontario Swap Shop
Steve,
Re; your post to the reflector of Feb. 04.
I too am having difficulty getting my KAT2 tuner to work properly in
being unable to adjust C55 to move the reading from HI in CALn.
If you figure out what is wrong please advise me what you find.
I'm baffled, I built a KAT2 a year ago and had
Stephanie,
DigiKey ships from Canada via Purolater Courier. If you order by e-mail
today you will receive your order tomorrow, I kid you not.
I have used their service many times with this result. They also quote
prices in their catalog in Canadian Dollars which makes it easier.
73, Bob
Bill,
For an electronic parts supplier in your area try R.P. Electronic
Components Ltd., 2060 Rosser Ave., Burnaby, BC V5C 5Y1
www.rpelectronics.com
I have recently used them and received excellent service, only 3 days
shipping to here in central Ontario via UPS.
73, Bob VE3XM
K2/100 S/N
K2 S/N 02676 has been sold to VE6DRW.
Merry Christmas to all on this reflector.
73. Bob VE3XM
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I too have hearing problems. I find the audio produced by the stock K2
lacking. I built up an external speaker and amplifier using an Elecraft
EC2 enclosure,
what a difference!
I used one of Tom N0SS's TDA2003V 5W AF Amplifiers. Two of the Elecraft
speakers part # 5 wired in parallel
Lee,
Look at the American QRP Club, Inc. site for DDS Projects.
Try www.amqrp.org
73, Bob VE3XM
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of Dec. 07th. to US$ 830.00
plus insured shipping or $996.00 Canadian plus shipping.
Bob Abell VE3XM
RR#1 Wellesley, Ontario, Canada
(519) 656-9940
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intended using this unit as a portable rig, however due to
suffering a disability (loss of vision) my plans were changed
and as I have another K2 this unit has become surplus to my needs.
I am asking US$ 925.00 plus insured shipping or $1110.00 Canadian plus
shipping.
Bob Abell VE3XM
RR#1
Jean -Francois,
The Volume Control Mod only applies to K2's with a serial number below 3000.
Since yours is #4130 it is already incorporated in your PC boards.
Relax!
73, Bob VE3XM
K2 S/N 2676
K2/100 S/N 4031
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Hi Andy,
Where does one buy the micro Ham CW Keyer? Is it a kit? I'm interested.
73, Bob VE3XM
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I burn off the insulation using a GC brand Snap Vacuum Solder Popper.
Heat the iron, melt a bit of solder into the hole into the tip end,
insert the wire into the small hole at the iron tip up to the edge of
the toroid, allow the wire to heat until the insulation burns off, about
2
Chuck,
Your speaker assembly is very well executed, I'm impressed!
I too have built up the N0SS TDA2003 amplifier but have yet to install
it in an enclosure or activate it.
Your rendition has inspired me.
Are you using a pair of the Elecraft supplied speakers? If not what
brand and where
Jean-Francois,
I would think that you would not be able to connect the Tenna-Dipper
to your K2 as Don has suggested.
The Tenna-Dipper uses a CW audio generator not a visual driver to
announce the frequency.
IMHO anyway, for what it's worth (not much).
Bob, VE3XM
K2 S/N 02676
K2/100 S/N
Dwight,
I totally agree with your comments, enuff said about CW, let's get back
to Elecraft discussions! :-)
73, Bob VE3XM
K2 S/N 02676
K2/100 S/N 04031
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Hi David,
Watch out before you repair the damaged K2, your insurer will possibly
request that you
give them the salvage after they settle your claim.
Advise from an ex adjuster,
Bob, VE3XM
K2 S/N 02676
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Fran,
My K2/100 S/N 04031 KSB2 board is stock except for the filter width
which is 2.5 kc.
I use the Elecraft (Heil) MD 2 microphone.
On the air reports I receive would indicate that my audio is excellent.
Adjusting the filters in my opinion is the most important part of
getting good audio
Gary Ken,
Your mailer and product arrived in this mornings mail after having
cleared Canada Customs, Duty, GST and PST free.
Looks good guys, will use these modules to advantage.
Thanks 73, Bob VE3XM
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Hi Jeff,
You will need a microphone with lots of gain. I use the Elecraft (Heil)
MD2, which I believe is still available from Elecraft at a reduced price.
What crystal filter bandwidth did you use in your KSB2 adapter? I
widened the bandwidth in mine to 2.2 kHz by changing capacitors CA CP
Trevor,
A covered bridge is a wooden structure built across a river or creek
with a roof and enclosed and/or partially enclosed sides used to give
protection from the elements, usually snow or ice. These were fairly
common here in Waterloo County during the 18 hundreds, built by the
Amish
I use Digikey.com, fantastic service, 24 hrs. shipped from Canada via
Purolator Courier, they even print a Canadian catalog listing prices in
Canadian dollars. Best service I've ever had from an electronic supplier.
Bob, VE3XM
K2 S/N 2673
K2/100 S/N 4031
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Submitted for your information.
Bob Abell VE3XM
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Yves,
That is UNBELIEVABLE !
Did the parcel go through Canada Customs, or somehow get bypassed?
Everytime I order anything it takes 14 to 20 days to arrive, even small
envelopes of parts.
Did you use US Mail Service?
73, Bob VE3XM
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No, No, Belle Isle is located in the Detroit River between Detroit,
Michigan and Windsor, Ontario, Canada
73, Bob VE3XM
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Tom,
Suggest you look on the www.elecraft.com website under Tech Notes, SP2
Companion External Speaker for the K2, by Dave White VE6DRW.
As one of Dave's Product Testers I highly recommend this speaker for
your consideration. I intend building one myself sometime this winter.
Dave's design
Gerhard,
Do NOT scrape the tinned pads. Your problem is due to insufficient heat.
I hope you are using an adjustable soldering station.
Increase the heat to 400 degrees C.
Good luck!
73, Bob VE3XM
K2 S/N 02676
K2/100 S/N 04031
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Jim,
All listed kits include all the latest mods. You do not have to buy
anything else.
The listed mods are available for customers to upgrade their existing
Elecraft rigs.
Go ahead and order your selected kit with confidence that your kit will
be up to date.
Just a very satisfied customer.
Hi Jeff,
Congrats on finishing your K2 # 3375!
Judging by the S/N you've had the kit awhile.
Just a tip regarding programming your filters for SSB, be sure to follow
the instructions in the K2SB manual, you will get much better results.
Have you added the latest mods, if not I recommend that
Dwayne,
It is normal when on ssb mode that if you touch your key that the K2
will mute.
Simple fixunplug your key from the K2.
73, Bob VE3XM
K2 S/N 02676
K2/100 S/N 04031
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My K2/100 S/N 04031 has the birdy at 27.997 and so does my K2 S/N 2676.
Both transceivers are completely up to date with all current mods
installed. I do not see a problem with this and suspect it is just a
harmonic of the 4.000 hZ. oscillator.
73, Happy New Year , Bob VE3XM
Merry Christmas, Seasons Greetings and Happy New Year to all!
73, Bob VE3XM
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I for one hope that our Governments never abolish daylight saving time.
What is so difficult with changing the clocks?
All one has to remember is Spring ahead, Fall back. UTC does not change.
73, Bob VE3XM
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Stewart,
I seldom use VOX because of a slight delay in initial response which
results in missed words at the start of transmission. I have the latest
firmware which is designed to help this problem, still not fast enough.
I also do not use VOX when using my Kenwood TS-850S/AT, just don't like
Paul,
I recommend the Hakko 936-12/P soldering station with ESD protection.
Available from Tequipment.net for approx. $84.00 plus about $12.00 SH.
I ordered mine this past Jan. and received it in a few days. Excellent
service and price.
Order through Evan Cirelli and identify yourself as an
Bon jour Jean- Francois,
Congratulations on getting your K2 on SSB. Now you can check into the
Trans Provincial Net on 7.055 mcs.and we can listen for your K2.
Now, you must build the KPA100 to really get a big signal on the air,
believe me you will not be sorry.
I find that on SSB you really
Hi Kevin,
Hope your fireworks display was as enjoyable as expected. We don't
celebrate the 4th. of July on account of celebrating the 1st. of July up
here in Canada. We can't stuff ourselves with food and drink twice in
the same week you know. Besides it would be unpatriotic.
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