Re: [Elecraft] K2 CAT

Hello Jerry, Hello K2 experts! I'm not an expert, but the "Elecraft KIO2 Programmer's Reference" at says at page 5: PC (Power Output Level; GET/SET) Extended SET format: PCnnn; where nnn is 000-150 in

[Elecraft] K2 CAT

Hello K2 experts! I have a question about the CAT support - as implemented in the KPA100. Is there a CAT command to set transmit power? The situation is - the K2 is my main CW machine. It has two killer features: 1) It has true quiet diode-switched QSK. and 2) It fits perfectly

[Elecraft] k2 rfc4 value

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Re: [Elecraft] k2 q6 no 12v on q6 collector,

Hi Carlos, Since there is zero voltage measured on either terminal 1 or 2 of transformer T2, I would look at RFC4 and test continuity there. It could be that RFC4 is now open. Keep tracing the voltage along that +12V rail back to the point where it supplies the Q7 and Q8 collectors via the

[Elecraft] k2 q6 no 12v on q6 collector,

k2 starts up ,is working,no rf output, removed driver and finals, they are ok,12v on transmit finals but no voltage on q6 collector , measured no voltage on t2 leg 1 and 2, any thoughts welcome carlos Verzonden vanaf Outlook voor Android

Re: [Elecraft] k2 driver q6

Hi Carlos, When you say 'no voltage' measured on Q6, can you be more precise? The collector of Q6 should measure about 12 V DC whether in TX or RX. The base and emitter voltages will be zero until the transmitter is keyed on. The base voltage depends on the selected mode (CW or SSB), and I

[Elecraft] k2 driver q6

after a bit to long tuning, no output, finals are ok, driver q6 measured no voltage on it, what should i check to get me on the right track carlos on6cn -- mvg carlos popelier regards carlos popelier __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K2 VFO Friction

Joel, Do you have the old or the new encoder? look in the hole to the right of the encoder shaft - if you see a bit of green, it is the old encoder, if nothing in that hole it is the new one. The new encoder needs 3 felt washers stacked while the old encoders need only one. Contact

Re: [Elecraft] K2 VFO Friction

The felt furniture foot pads Use a paper hole punch Curt KU8L On Tue, Mar 26, 2024, 10:23 AM Joel Black wrote: > My K2 VFO knob spins a little more freely than I'd like. I took it off and > looked at the felt and it appears pretty thin and worn. > > I really thought about using the felt rings

Re: [Elecraft] K2 VFO Friction

Elecraft can send the proper part.73,Ed W0YK Original message From: Joel Black Date: 3/26/24 07:23 (GMT-08:00) To: Elecraft List Subject: [Elecraft] K2 VFO Friction My K2 VFO knob spins a little more freely than I'd like. I took it off and looked at the felt and it appears

Re: [Elecraft] K2 VFO Friction

On 3/26/2024 10:21 AM, Joel Black wrote: I really thought about using the felt rings that you can get for 12 VDC battery terminals but wondered if anything’s on those rings (anti-corrosive) that would keep me from doing that. Otherwise, is there anything that anyone has found that works

[Elecraft] K2 VFO Friction

My K2 VFO knob spins a little more freely than I'd like. I took it off and looked at the felt and it appears pretty thin and worn. I really thought about using the felt rings that you can get for 12 VDC battery terminals but wondered if anything’s on those rings (anti-corrosive) that would

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 down power on 20M

Hi Jerry, I agree that the relatively low TX power output on 20M originates in the KPA100 module. Did you build that module and install it yourself? The LPA circuit in the base K2 seems to operating normally, and your peaking of the BPF confirms that. If you have capability to sweep the

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 down power on 20M

OK, With a dummy load - actually a 500W Bird 30dB attenuator - the displayed power out came up to 78W. I tried adjusting the bandpass filter - it was already spot on. They use one filter for 40M and 30M, and you go back & forth between the two. It was already perfectly peaked & tweaked.

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 down power on 20M

But before that, I should redo the test with a dummy load. Yes. And it's not just gain decreasing with rising frequency, because it does 92W on 15M, 76W on 10M. First suspicion ... check the alignment of your bandpass filters. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 3/16/2024 11:56 AM, jerry wrote:

[Elecraft] K2/100 down power on 20M

Hello, I've been doing a bit of operation with my K2 lately. It really is a joy on CW, and it fits perfectly under my big computer monitors. But I have noticed On 40M, it does 101W out. But on 20, only 63W. This is measured with a Telepost LP-100A vector wattmeter. The SWR is

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 refurbishment

May I add another pitfall: The original K2 radio has a round 2.1mm plug to power the radio. The KPA100 adds a powerpole 12V input. Powering the radio through the powerpoles will feed the radio *and* the amplifier. However the reverse is not true; powering the round plug will feed the radio

[Elecraft] K2/100 refurbishment

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Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 refurbishment

1. Look at the pin diodes. 2. Elecraft isn't in the UK, but they sell stainless steel screws of the right size. 73, Victor, 4X6GP Rehovot, Israel Formerly K2VCO CWops no. 5 http://www.qsl.net/k2vco On 12/03/2024 22:06, Steve Bunting via Elecraft wrote: Hi. I’ve picked up a K2/100 from an

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 refurbishment

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Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 refurbishment

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Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 refurbishment

Hi Steve, No answer for your question #2 - Elecraft sells packs of 25 screws for modest price, but shipping to U.K. and VAT (if applicable) may dictate otherwise. Maybe pose that question to John, G3PQA - he's done a lot of work on Elecraft radios for fellow hams in the U.K. Before doing any

[Elecraft] K2/100 refurbishment

Hi. I’ve picked up a K2/100 from an sk sale. It has two issues: 1. The 100w PA doesnt work. I get power from the low power stage but above 15w power output drops to zero as the 100w stage clicks in. Before I go through all the devices systematically, is there a common fault that I can check?

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Number

Hi Harold, The K2 serial number is on an adhesive tag to be placed on the lower rear panel of the radio. It was in a very small manila envelope in my K2 kit. I don't believe there is any internal coding of the MCU that contains the rig's serial number as there is in the K3. 73, Mike, K8CN

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Number

Harold, you should have received a sticker to be affixed to the rear connector panel. Sent from Gmail Mobile On Sat, Mar 9, 2024 at 12:29 PM Harold Howells wrote: > I notice that most K2 builders refer to their radio with a four digit > number, apparently a serial number. Where is this

[Elecraft] K2 Number

I notice that most K2 builders refer to their radio with a four digit number, apparently a serial number. Where is this number located on the radio? Thanks. HH Harold Howells hhowe...@intrq.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Manual building method

There is no engineering reason for soldering as you go a la Heathkit vs. installing groups of components and then soldering them. I have had both problems mentioned by Skip in my years of building kits: overlooked solder joints and components in the wrong holes. In my experience, looking for a

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Manual building method

On 2024-03-07 15:40, Fred Jensen wrote: I'm colorblind and can't read color codes so every resistor was checked with the ohmmeter.  I asked my wife once to read a couple of color codes ... "That one is sort of a pinkish salmon, this one is a light mauve."  Gave up on that. I've sort of given

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Manual building method

Back in the point-to-point wiring days it was common to place a number of components at once, folding the leads/wires over the terminals and then soldering all of them.  It was said to cut down on misplaced components because you were focused on selecting the right components and placing them

[Elecraft] K2 Manual building method

Hello and thanks in advance for your help. I’m just getting going on my K2 build and I don’t understand the reasoning behind putting all the capacitors in the PCB, bending their leads to hold them in place, and then soldering them all at the end? This seems to me create a big mess with

[Elecraft] K2 - Transmit limits

Searching the net I found this old link https://www.qsl.net/ve3mcf/elecraft_reflect/K2_TX_Lock_Enquiry.txt Well the K2 is still licenced in Thailand and obviously Elecraft is probably still selling the necessary firmware. 73 - Pierre - FK8IH

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Transmit limits

Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of JCG Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 07:35 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2 - Transmit limits Sir, I plan to order and build a CW K2 to use it in Thailand. That country is very strict about licencing of transceivers

[Elecraft] K2 - Transmit limits

Sir, I plan to order and build a CW K2 to use it in Thailand. That country is very strict about licencing of transceivers and require that they cannot transmit outside of the local Ham Bands limits. Your manual v1 shows on page 95: "Transmit Limits: Some countries require transmit to be

[Elecraft] K2 troubleshooting (was: K2 AGC)

Hi Iran, I changed the subject line to reflect that this thread is continuing as a general troubleshooting exercise with your K2. The NE602 product detector has a balanced output circuit and unless you use a differential scope probe (or do the CH1 - CH2 trick with your single-ended probes) you

[Elecraft] K2-100 For Sale

K2-100 #7450 - base unit aligned by Elecraft & KPA-100 built & aligned by Don Wilhelm, W3FPR. Includes KSB2 SSB option and KDSP2 Advanced DSP Filter & Real-Time Clock plus Heil headphone mic combo. Reason? My K4 & KPA-1500 too compelling! $750 plus $25 UPS Insured shipping. Contact direct: H.

Re: [Elecraft] K2 'CAL TPA' setting maxed out

When Windows updates it sometimes changes my KX3 settings.  Not exactly something you would think of when trying to diagnose a problem with the radio.  If your K2 is connected to Windows in any way, that might be the explanation. 73, david KC1DNY On 2/16/2024 11:58 PM, Jim KO5V wrote: Good

Re: [Elecraft] K2 'CAL TPA' setting maxed out

Hi Jim, I don't have an answer to your question, but will note that you are the 2nd person in the last month to report this issue. Thomas, WA8UNS also experienced repeated random resettings of the CAL TPA parameter to large values, often in excess of 200. He reset the parameter to the actual

[Elecraft] K2 'CAL TPA' setting maxed out

Good Evening, As I was talking on 20M SSB tonight, my K2/100 started to get a bit twitchy when I transmitted. The power was set to just below 100W. I started seeing an intermittent 'High Current' error message, which then changed to a constant 'Hot PA' error. I have an intermittent RFI problem

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Grey

Terry, Sorry, I should have thought of that. K2ZA sent me the info: "The Elecraft part number is E980100The bottle says cardinalpaint.com (http://cardinalpaint.com) and the color is listed as Granite, at least the part I can see that doesnt have the part number label covering it." 73, Jim

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Grey

Please share the information with the rest of us. 73,Terry KQ5U On Monday, February 5, 2024 at 07:36:40 PM CST, Jim KO5V wrote: Thanks to everyone who replied. I now have an Elecraft P/N, the paint manufacturer and a color name. 73, Jim  KO5V

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Grey

Thanks to everyone who replied. I now have an Elecraft P/N, the paint manufacturer and a color name. 73, Jim KO5V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

[Elecraft] K2 Grey

Good Afternoon, I managed to scratch one of the side covers on my KPA100 cabinet. Does anyone know of a ready-made paint that will match the K2 color? I know I can probably get some matching touch-up paint at an automotive paint store. Thanks 73, Jim KO5V Cedar Crest, NM

Re: [Elecraft] K2 TUNE power reduction without ATU installed .

To Dave and Mike I must hold my hands up and admit to starting a  " wild goose chase " . I had misinterpreted the manual and  convinced myself that the power reduction when pressing TUNE relied on an ATU being installed ... I had even proved it to myself ... if I did a TUNE at 25W , it

Re: [Elecraft] K2 TUNE power reduction without ATU installed .

My apologies to Steve and Dave W8FGU! I re-read the KPA100 manual and learned that the K2/100 DOES reduce TX power to 20 watts when the TUNE button is pressed and the POWER control setting is above that level. I have my KPA100 integrated with a KAT100 in an outboard case rather than being

Re: [Elecraft] K2 TUNE power reduction without ATU installed .

the power control pot. 73, Dave W8FGU -- Original Message -- From "Steve Cooke" To Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date 1/14/2024 4:10:12 AM Subject [Elecraft] K2 TUNE power reduction without ATU installed . I've just recently bought a used K2 /100 for use at field days with my loca

Re: [Elecraft] K2 TUNE power reduction without ATU installed .

buttons, the KPA100 will output the power requested with the power control pot. 73, Dave W8FGU -- Original Message -- From "Steve Cooke" To Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date 1/14/2024 4:10:12 AM Subject [Elecraft] K2 TUNE power reduction without ATU installed . I've jus

Re: [Elecraft] K2 TUNE power reduction without ATU installed .

Hi Steve, There is no documented method to set a lower TUNE power when a non-Elecraft external ATU is used or when no external matching unit is present. The TUNE button on the K2 keys the transmitter at the requested TX power set by the POWER control, e.g. 100 watts, in the absence of a

[Elecraft] K2 TUNE power reduction without ATU installed .

I've just recently bought a used K2 /100 for use at field days with my local club ( to save my own K2 from getting hammered too much ! ) . I'd like to use it with a remote ATU  . The output of the K2/100 is reduced to 20 W with an Elecraft ATU installed and the TUNE button pressed is it

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Elecraft K2 serial #00001 -- our very first production unit -- is looking for a new home

I too have a Field Test K2 S/N 00020 that is fully upgraded and tuned.  It has all options except the KPA100 installed.  It also has the now unavailable K2XV transceiver interface and a Keyout Jack on the rear panel.  Functionally it is equal to a newly built K2 plus options that are now

[Elecraft] OT: Elecraft K2 serial #00001 -- our very first production unit -- is looking for a new home

Season's greetings from the Left Coast. Hope everyone is having a great holiday! Meanwhile--with apologies for the bandwidth: K2 S/N 1 is among the early Elecraft radios I've had in cold storage. Unboxing it brought back fond memories from 1999, the year we started shipping, back when

Re: [Elecraft] K2 SSB Power Overshoot on First Syllable

Hi Karin, You've resurrected a topic that was once very active on this same Elecraft reflector: https://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/msg27397.html It's a long thread. I recommend skipping down if you're in a hurry to read the post by David, M0DHO:

Re: [Elecraft] K2 SSB Power Overshoot on First Syllable

Johnson wrote: Has anyone ever figured out why the Elecraft K2, either base version or with KPA100 amplifier, has a pronounced power overshoot on the first syllable using SSB. I did an internet search for this problem and did not find a lot of discussion about it. Difficult to use an external high

[Elecraft] K2 SSB Power Overshoot on First Syllable

Hello Group: Has anyone ever figured out why the Elecraft K2, either base version or with KPA100 amplifier, has a pronounced power overshoot on the first syllable using SSB. I did an internet search for this problem and did not find a lot of discussion about it. Difficult to use an external high

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Sidetone help

Thanks to Don, W3FPR for the reminder on how to check the firmware version. To Mike, WA5POK: as point of reference, I checked my K2 STL setting and it's quite loud at 002 using headphones. I recommend trying a lower STL level setting than the 060 I originally suggested. I only use headphones

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Sidetone help

The K2 firmware level will be briefly displayed if you hold a button in while powering on. 73, Don W3FPR On 10/28/2023 7:57 PM, Michael Carter via Elecraft wrote: Hi Mike, You mentioned that you jumped through all the menu hoops to no avail. Do you know which version of firmware 2.04 you

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Sidetone help

Hi Mike, You mentioned that you jumped through all the menu hoops to no avail. Do you know which version of firmware 2.04 you have installed? (there will be a letter after the 2.04, e.g. 2.04P or 2.04R). If you have set the sidetone level to, say, 060 and the sidetone pitch to a value between

[Elecraft] K2 Sidetone help

Hi All!A few months ago I acquired a used K2, s/n 13xx, firmware 2.04, and the sidetone setting is U8-2 but I do not have any sidetone and no matter which hoop I jump through in the menu system, I cannot get the sidetone to function. The radio would not let me make the change to U6-25 no matter

Re: [Elecraft] K2 VFO dial calibration and CAL PLL step…

John, With that serial number, run CAL PLL only on 40 meters after adjusting C22.  Other bands will give you an ERR 232. That should be in the manual under Calibration. Only K2s with the original (version 1.xx) firmware need to be run on each band, and there are only a few that have not

[Elecraft] K2 VFO dial calibration and CAL PLL step…

Hi All, I’m re-doing the dial calibration of my K2 #6998 which I built well over 10 years ago. I’m re-reading W3FPR’s helpful instructions but it’s been a long time since I did the initial calibration and I have a question. After completing the C22 adjustment step, does CAL PLL need to be

[Elecraft] K2 keyer strange behavior

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 keyer strange behavior

This is normal. It allows you to connect both a paddle and a hand key to the key input. Here is the explanation from p. 99 "CW Operation" of the K2 manual: External Keying Auto-Detect: If you wish to connect a handkey, external keyer or computer along with a keyer paddle, you can use the K2’s

[Elecraft] K2 keyer strange behavior

The keyer in my K2 behaves strangely. It works properly in both Iambic A and Iambic B modes as long as you don't press both paddles at the same time.  On the other hand, if you squeeze/press both levers exactly at the same time, the keyer works like a manual mode "key down" - there are no dots

[Elecraft] K2 Transceiver Kit Wait Time

I am finally about to place my order for the K2 Transceiver Kit. Can anyone give me some guidance as to how long I might have to wait? I know shipping is delayed due to parts delays. Has anyone received a kit recently? Are parts arriving in trickles and orders being shipped in trickles, or are

Re: [Elecraft] K2 FOR SALE

Serial # 066XX This serial number is new enough to have all the factory mods. INSTALLED KSB2 – SSB Module K160RX - 160M RX Module KNB2 - Noise Blanker Module KBT2 – Internal Battery Assembly W/Battery KIO2 – AUX I/O Module KDSP2 – Internal DSP Filter and Real-Time Clock Module MC-43S -

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Elecraft K2 serial number 7699

Allan, Just as I indicated in my last post, set L30 slug midway and then adjust the spacing of the red turns on T5 until you get close to 6 volts, and then adjust L30 to finish up. 73, Don W3FPR On 10/3/2023 6:16 AM, Allan Forster wrote: Hi, I received a replacement variable inductor

[Elecraft] Fwd: Elecraft K2 serial number 7699

message: From: Allan Forster Date: 25 September 2023 at 14:21:18 BST To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 serial number 7699 Sorry, made a mistake and used the wrong frequency while attempting to set up the VXO. Now the voltage at R30 is 4.3volts and does not change when

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 serial number 7699

Allan, Contact k2supp...@elecraft.com about that problem - in the meantime, do not wear out the core of L30, just set it to about the halfway location. Instead compress or spread the red turns of T5 to see if you can obtain the proper R30 voltage. It is not likely that L30 is the fault, but

[Elecraft] Elecraft K2 serial number 7699

Sorry, made a mistake and used the wrong frequency while attempting to set up the VXO. Now the voltage at R30 is 4.3volts and does not change when adjusting L30. Previous post ‘ I have got to the VCO alignment stage of aligning my K2. I have got 7.4 volts on R30, this does not change when

[Elecraft] Elecraft K2 serial number 7699

Hi, I have got to the VCO alignment stage of aligning my K2. I have got 7.4 volts on R30, this does not change when turning the core in L30. The core moves but does not appear to move up or down so I suspect that the VCO inductor is damaged. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement?

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Band Data

As far as I know, the transceivers have Auxbus (K2, K3, K4, but not K1). Not sure if the KX transceivers bring it out to a connector, though. The KPA500 sends data out to the transceiver using Auxbus, but does not listen, the KAT500 only receives data. The KPA1500 does both. I believe you are

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Band Data

On 9/1/2023 7:21 PM, Michael Carter wrote: One clarification on the AUXBUS signal: the 'auxbus' is Elecraft's proprietary 1-wire signaling scheme by which the main MCU on the K2 Control board talks to all of the other controller ICs on the various option modules and the I/O controller (relay

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Band Data

Hi Jerry, I had forgotten about the KRC2, Elecraft's universal band decoder/relay driver unit, so thanks to Jack, W6FB for reminding us. The K2 uses five separate filter sections (both for bandpass and lowpass selection), and these do double duty for adjacent ham bands. From my brief inspection

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Band Data

I see that the aux bus cable - for PC connection - is documented. Looks like pin 1 is the shell, pin 2 & 3 are the RXD and TXD, and pin 5 is the common. And the protocol is async RS-232 4800 baud, 2 stop bits. That part is the standard CAT interface. There are several MCU based band decoders

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Band Data

Jerry, I also would encourage you to look at the KRC2 for your solution. It will provide BCD band output as well as individual outputs for each band.  Use whatever is compatible with you amp. The K2 on its own does not provide external band data except by decoding the propriety AUXBUS data. 

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Band Data

On 2023-09-01 12:55, Michael Carter wrote: Hi Jerry, There is no simple access to band data in the K2 unless you want to reverse engineer the AUXBUS protocol. *** Considering that it's probably a low-speed async protocol, that might not be that hard. Depending on how your homebrew amp

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Band Data

Not help for the K2 band data, but thought there might be interest in how I am interfacing my K3/10 band data to a 1.2 kW W6PQL amp LP filter bank: http://www.kl7uw.com/HF-6M_AMP.jpg Unified Microsystems makes an interface: www.microsystems.com/decoder.html 73, Ed - KL7UW

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Band Data

I would suggest that the Elecraft KRC2 would provide the information quite well. It was designed for use with the K2, receiving band data and providing the ability to select bands with both high and low drive outputs. It also outputs the BCD data on four terminals. Take a look at the ELecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Band Data

Hi Jerry, There is no simple access to band data in the K2 unless you want to reverse engineer the AUXBUS protocol. Depending on how your homebrew amp selects its lowpass filter options, you may be able to pick up the relay control signals for the K2's bandpass and lowpass filter banks and use

[Elecraft] K2 Band Data

Hello All, I'm interested in putting my K2 on the air with my homebrew LDMOS linear. My amp doesn't have a bandswitch - it gets Yaesu band data. Follows the transceiver from band to band like a puppy. I like it that way, because it's always on the right band, and I don't fry the LDMOS.

Re: [Elecraft] K2 & K3 FOR Sale -- Back on the Market

Gang: The person buying both my K2 & K3 had some unrelated issues, the the deal is off! So, both units are stacked up, ready to ship! I would prefer to sell both together, but other offers will certainly be considered. 73, Rob KT7L

Re: [Elecraft] K2 & K3 For Sale. SOLD

Everyone, thank you for all the nice offers on my K2 & K3. I sold both to one of you :-) 73, Rob KT7L __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] K2 RX sensitivity

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Re: [Elecraft] K2: Filter Aliginment software for Apple MACs.

Francis, I use Baudline under Linux for various audio spectrum analysis tasks. There's a Mac version as well: https://baudline.com/what_is_baudline.html https://baudline.com/download.html 73 de John, KD2BD __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] K2: Filter Aliginment software for Apple MACs.

These days, it is probably easier to just get a TinySA device for $70. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jul 3, 2023, at 10:41 AM, Alan D. Wilcox > wrote: > > Francis, > > FWIW, I was hunting for a Mac subst for Spectrogram recently, and

Re: [Elecraft] K2: Filter Aliginment software for Apple MACs.

Francis, FWIW, I was hunting for a Mac subst for Spectrogram recently, and really didn't find much at all. "iSpectrum" is all I could find free - or even at a modest price - and it didn't come close to Spectrogram. It could hardly display the passband of the K2, much less allow for any

[Elecraft] K2: Filter Aliginment software for Apple MACs.

Hi All What software can you use on a Mac in place of Spectrogram to set up filters? Any details on the set up the S/W that would be helpful too! Thank you and 73 Francis KB7IP K2 __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K2/10

Hi Allan, In your original post you said your K2 seemed somewhat 'deaf.' Does that mean you hear no signals at all on any band, no signals on one or two bands, or just weak audio with antenna or signal generator input? Since your K2 has the K160RX option, I would check that the RX antenna is

[Elecraft] K2/10

Hi, Thanks to everyone that sent suggestions regarding my broken K2/10. I tried all suggestions but still broken, I did find that the frequency probe was broken though. The probe is now fixed and have been able to go through the alignment steps from the manual. I got as far as the VCO

Re: [Elecraft] K2/10 problem

Allan, The first thing to suspect is the wattmeter diodes in the KAT2 - I would arbitrarily replace them - they are 1N5711 type.  That should cure your power setting vs. actual power problem. Set the 2 pots on the KAT2 as instructed in the manual after replacing the diodes. In fact, remove

[Elecraft] K2/10 problem

Hi, I found that the actual power out did not match my setting, eg. I set 10 watts but power meter reads 14 Watts. Simple to calibrate the auto ATU or so I thought. While adjusting the 2 pots on the ATU the rig suddenly powered down. When I switched it back on the RX was not working, I

Re: [Elecraft] K2 MODULE WANTED

I may have one, will advise later today. I have several of K2 boards, etc. -73- FrankKG9H kg9hfr...@gmail.com > On Jun 17, 2023, at 11:52 AM, W3AB/GEO wrote: > > Hi all, > > I'm still looking for a KNB2 K2 Noise Blanker module, built or kit. > > Anything out there? > > --- > 73 de

Re: [Elecraft] K2 MODULE WANTED

Hi all, I'm still looking for a KNB2 K2 Noise Blanker module, built or kit. Anything out there? --- 73 de W3AB/GEO AFA9GB WA2LSI, KE6RJW, W7B, AAR9AG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K2 options wanted

Hi all, Now that I have a K2, there are a couple of options I'd like to install. If anyone has any of the following, please respond off-list to w3ab at w3ab.org Elecraft is backordered. KAT2 Automatic Antenna Tuner KNB2_KNB2 K2 Noise Blanker Option K160RX 160M OPTION --- 73 de W3AB/GEO

Re: [Elecraft] K2 wanted

Hi all, The list provided. I now have a K2. Thank you all who responded with offers to sell. --- 73 de W3AB/GEO AFA9GB WA2LSI, KE6RJW, W7B, AAR9AG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] K2/100 for sale

For sale is my K2/100.  In January, Dave Van Wallaghen of W8FGU Services performed an alignment/calibration and installed the KPA100 upgrade kit. From a non-smoking home in very good condition.   The K2 is fitted with the following options:  KNB2 noise blanker KSB2 SSB adapter with mic jack

Re: [Elecraft] K2 wanted

Hmmm, I forgot about the KX line. Also interested. --- 73 de W3AB/GEO AFA9GB WA2LSI, KE6RJW, W7B, AAR9AG On 2023-05-17 15:22, W3AB/GEO wrote: Hello, While pretesting for Field Day, and a state park light house activation next weekend it appears that my 706 seems to have failed. I though t a

[Elecraft] K2 wanted

Hello, While pretesting for Field Day, and a state park light house activation next weekend it appears that my 706 seems to have failed. I though t a K@ might be a nice replacement, if I can afford it. So, anyone have a K2 they'd like to sell? Please respond directly, w...@w3ab.org. ---

Re: [Elecraft] K2/10

On 5/13/2023 4:06 PM, Christopher Rhoney wrote: Allan- Your best bet is to contact Dave Van Wallaghen at serv...@w8fgu.com. (Dave's address is on the Cc line.) Dave works on legacy Elecraft products for Elecraft, and he provides absolutely expert level service. I'll add my +1 to Dave's

Re: [Elecraft] K2/10

of the issues, and it works perfectly now. Cheers and 73! v/r, Chris "Doc" Rhoney/W4VHZ sends From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Allan Forster Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2023 6:16 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2/10

[Elecraft] K2/10

Hi, I have recently acquired an Elecraft K2/10, it is an early model, serial Nr. 00739. I am looking for a manual specific to that early model or at least the re-alignment instructions. The transceiver is in very good condition but appears a little deaf. I have the following options fitted. SSB

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