Re: [Elecraft] [K2] DSP settings aadvice

2018-08-24 Thread Don Wilhelm
Dan, The KDSP2 does quite well for SSB. Check your settings against the defaults shown in the KDSP2 manual. Particularly the bandpass low and high frequencies. Secondly, make sure the 'nr' and 'nt' is set to off (no dots before them on the display. If those are set on, they can be expected

[Elecraft] [K2] DSP settings aadvice

2018-08-24 Thread Pawlak, Daniel L
I've had the DSP module installed in my K2 (ser. no. 03957)since I built it. After a long hiatus, I've fired it up, realigned it successfully using Spectragram , and the audio still sounds horrible. I've come to realize that the parameters used for the DSP are probably not optimized for SSB.

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP Real Time Clock

2018-07-17 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bob, The display of "E"s will be shown after the battery has been changed. Have you tried holding the STORE and RCL buttons together? If so, what is displayed after they are released? See page 33 in the KDSP2 manual. If you still get all "E"s after holding those buttons, I don't have a

[Elecraft] K2 DSP Real Time Clock

2018-07-17 Thread Bob DeHaney
I cannot get the clock to work. The RTC is "On", new battery, but the clock display shows the battery as discharged. Otherwise the DSP seems to work fine. Vy 73 de Bob DJ0RD/WU5T __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K2 / DSP

2016-12-24 Thread Brian Denley
Mike: I like it! I didn't think the DSP was addressable. How do I get a copy to try it out? I have Win7 and OSX here. Thanks Brian Denley KB1VBF Sent from my iPad > On Dec 24, 2016, at 1:44 PM, Mike Markowski wrote: > > I had trouble remembering how to navigate the

Re: [Elecraft] K2 / DSP

2016-12-24 Thread Mike Markowski
I had trouble remembering how to navigate the kdsp2 menus for adjustment and wrote a program to help: http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/elecraft/k2filter/ It works but is clunky in some ways. Before knocking off the rough edges I got my K3 and the kdsp2 code has been neglected ever since. Anyone

Re: [Elecraft] K2 / DSP

2016-12-24 Thread Dauer, Edward
Hello Phil – Yes, I have read that in some of the eHam reviews about the KDSP2. Some people apparently didn’t like the more nuanced adjustment process. I don’t remember why I opted for the KAF2 in my first K2; but by the time I got the second one the KDSP2 was already gone. In fact, that

Re: [Elecraft] K2 / DSP

2016-12-24 Thread Phil Wheeler
Years ago I replaced the KAF2 with a KDSP2 and far preferred the latter. But it is fussy to adjust and many seem to prefer the KAF2. Phil W7OX On 12/23/16 8:46 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: I have never had a K2 with a KDSP2 so I can’t make an informed comparison; but I can say that, having

[Elecraft] K2 / DSP

2016-12-23 Thread Dauer, Edward
I have never had a K2 with a KDSP2 so I can’t make an informed comparison; but I can say that, having one in both of my K2s, the KAF2 makes the K2’s performance truly outstanding. As I understand it, having both was never possible – it was one or the other. Maybe someone can offer a

[Elecraft] K2 DSP unit

2016-06-08 Thread Ted
I just bought a K2/100 (I now own 4 and a K3, KPA 500 and scope) and it came with DSP. I checked it out and it works FB but don't use DSP so the module is an extra now. Anyone wishing to own a DSP module for their K2 can buy mine for $165 which includes shipping within the USA. Please

[Elecraft] K2 dsp audio muted

2014-03-11 Thread John Cooper
Won a dsp built kit for k2.  It was bought knowin it was bad.  Double check part values orientation.  Everything checks out in menus.  I can make adjustments set clock but there's no sound unless u put dsp in bypass then I can hear a signal again.  I did voltage checks in manual and found that

[Elecraft] K2 DSP Unit...

2012-06-14 Thread Thom Durfee
Any further word on when the DSP unit for my K2 will again be available? I am starting to construct my radio. Eric or Wayne? 73 Thom WI8W __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP vs K3 DSP

2011-10-16 Thread Bob DeVarney W1ICW
Thanks to all who replied. I think I will stick with the KAF2. On 10/15/2011 9:15 PM, Bob DeVarney W1ICW wrote: Does anyone have a sense of how the DSP for the K2 compares to the K3? I was very impressed with the DSP in a K3 I was working on for a friend. I have a K2 myself and have been

[Elecraft] K2 DSP vs K3 DSP

2011-10-15 Thread Bob DeVarney W1ICW
Does anyone have a sense of how the DSP for the K2 compares to the K3? I was very impressed with the DSP in a K3 I was working on for a friend. I have a K2 myself and have been considering buying the KDSP2 to replace my KAF2 for CW EME use. If it's anywhere near as good as the DSP is on the

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP vs K3 DSP

2011-10-15 Thread vr2xmc
IMHO, k2 dsp could not be compared with k3's. I sold my kdsp2 in return for kaf2 because the annoying artifacts. 73 Johnny Sent from my iPhone 4 Bob DeVarney W1ICW w1...@myfairpoint.net 於 2011年10月16日 上午9:15 寫道: Does anyone have a sense of how the DSP for the K2 compares to the K3? I was

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP filters

2011-08-02 Thread lyle johnson
1. At the top of page 26 in the DSP manual, second paragraph it states that...The .n2 which briefly appears informs you that the denoiser has been set to the fouth level. Is that right? A 2 means a 4? This is a typo in the document. 2I must repeatedly press (not tap) STORE for each

[Elecraft] K2 DSP filters

2011-08-01 Thread vicki glover
Guys, 1. At the top of page 26 in the DSP manual, second paragraph it states that...The .n2 which briefly appears informs you that the denoiser has been set to the fouth level. Is that right? A 2 means a 4? 2. Same paragraph,...If you continue to press the STORE button, you will see the

[Elecraft] K2 DSP

2011-01-25 Thread W2bpi1
When I set the DSP to bypass and turn rig off and back on, it is not in bypass mode. Is this normal or am I missing something? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] K2 DSP

2011-01-25 Thread W2bpi1
oops forgot sig George/W2BPI __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP

2011-01-25 Thread Don Wilhelm
George, Yes, that is normal, DSP Bypass is not 'sticky' across a power off/on cycle. That is why I remove the KDSP2 when doing a K2 filter alignment - it is just too inconvenient for me to deal with rapidly, it is quicker to remove it for the duration. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/25/2011 9:16 PM,

[Elecraft] K2 DSP

2010-08-28 Thread Fred Maas
The DSP unit in the K2 greatly increases the current drawn in rcv mode. Can the DSP be turned off to reduced current drain when operating portable from a battery ??? TNX, 73, Fred - KT5X K2 # 0700 K3 # 0144 ATS3B SOTA radio __

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP

2010-08-28 Thread Lyle Johnson
There is a reduced power mode for the DSP in bypass mode. See the KDSP2 manual for details. 73, Lyle KK7P Can the DSP be turned off to reduced current drain when operating portable from a battery ??? __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP

2010-08-28 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
Seems to be something like 60-80 ma extra running DSP on vs DSP bypassed on battery. With DSP you should be able to toggle between three modes by tapping display: normal, DSP and voltage/current. In the DSP mode, probably showing C something nr, do a series of holds on BAND+ until you find dSP

[Elecraft] [K2] DSP set up

2010-07-20 Thread Jay
I have been playing with the K2 DSP a good bit of the day and trying to get the noise reduction settings programmed. From reading the Assembly and Operating Instructions, there are 4 noise reduction filters and these are independent of the DSP CW filter settings. I can select a CW filter and

[Elecraft] K2 DSP?

2010-06-23 Thread W5CEM
Getting closer to ordering a K2...the www page says NOW WITH DSP? Do I order the DSP board or not? Inquiring minds want to know... tnx... cleve/W5CEM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-DSP-tp5214408p5214408.html Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP?

2010-06-23 Thread Andrew Moore
Getting closer to ordering a K2...the www page says NOW WITH DSP? Do I order the DSP board or not? Inquiring minds want to know... I've had my K2 for a few years now, no DSP, and do exclusively 40m CW work, using only the built-in standard filters. Absolutely no complains and have never felt

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP?

2010-06-23 Thread W B Reese
I have a K2 with both the audio filters and the clock installed. The clock is useless to me, it doesn't keep time, and it is too hard to correct the time base and fix the time. I never use it. I have an external clock that sits on top of the K2 and it is visible all the time when I need it.

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP?

2010-06-23 Thread John Ragle
On 6/23/2010 2:53 PM, W B Reese wrote: I regularly find digital boys down on 7030, I was there this morning for about 30 minutes. When I find one, I like to plant my 500W directly on him and make a lengthy QSO. I recommend this practice to all CW operators ! We need to OCCUPY our 10KHz and

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP?

2010-06-23 Thread Mike Harris
: [Elecraft] K2 DSP? I have a K2 with both the audio filters and the clock installed. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP?

2010-06-23 Thread Andrew Moore
I assume you don't mean both KAF2 and KDSP2 at the same time. I mean the KAF2 and KDSP2 cannot be used at the same time (sorry if it was unclear). I just checked the Elecraft site and confirmed that they do use the same connector. Choose either the KAF2 or the KDSP2, but not both. *The

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP?

2010-06-23 Thread Joe Planisky
Hi Cleve, I have a K2 with the DSP option installed. In my opinion, the KDSP2 is nice to have but is not essential to get good performance out of the K2. I occasionally use the NR functionality and the built-in clock, but rarely use the audio filtering. I suppose if the K2 was my main

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP?

2010-06-23 Thread Mike
W B Reese wrote: BTW, anyone who cares to check the bandplans at ARRL will find the cw portion of 40 meters is now down to 10KHz. This is one reason the digital boys are down to 7035. I regularly find digital boys down on 7030, I was there this morning for about 30 minutes. When I find

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP?

2010-06-23 Thread Phil Kane
On 6/23/2010 11:53 AM, W B Reese wrote: I regularly find digital boys down on 7030, I was there this morning for about 30 minutes. When I find one, I like to plant my 500W directly on him and make a lengthy QSO. I recommend this practice to all CW operators ! Warren, of all people, I am

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP?

2010-06-23 Thread Bill Coleman
On Jun 23, 2010, at 1:40 PM, W5CEM wrote: Getting closer to ordering a K2...the www page says NOW WITH DSP? Do I order the DSP board or not? Inquiring minds want to know... When I originally built my K2 in 2001, I purchased the KAF2. I never much liked it. The filters were too ringy for

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP?

2010-06-23 Thread Bill Coleman
On Jun 23, 2010, at 2:53 PM, W B Reese wrote: BTW, anyone who cares to check the bandplans at ARRL will find the cw portion of 40 meters is now down to 10KHz. This is one reason the digital boys are down to 7035. I regularly find digital boys down on 7030, I was there this morning for

[Elecraft] For Sale: Elecraft K2 DSP Card KDSP2

2010-02-14 Thread K8TB
I have a KDSP2 card for the K2 for sale. I have the manual, and I will sell it for $ 170, including shipping via USPS, to the US and Canada only. I take Paypal. Please contact me off list. Tom K8TB __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale: Elecraft K2 DSP Card KDSP2... Is Sold

2010-02-14 Thread K8TB
The KDSP2 has been sold, thank you ... tom K8TB __ 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:

[Elecraft] k2 DSP and Take from Hiroshima

2010-02-11 Thread dw
I thought to post this as a thankful comment concerning the K2 DSP. The other evening it seemed like 30 meters came alive. First Slovenia, then Nigeria, then the Bahamas and then 9J2FM, Take from Hiroshima. It was with the Hiroshima station that I realized I wouldn't have been able to copy without

[Elecraft] K2: DSP tutorial - or other references

2010-02-08 Thread dw
Have you looked at the The Nifty Mini-Manual? It has 3 pages on the DSP settings. I find it really easy to follow. The people who sell these are wonderful people. In the following Hold means hold the button(s) for a count of 3 seconds My most common Non-configuration adjustments during normal

[Elecraft] K2 DSP not muting, Speaker pops

2009-10-17 Thread Koert Wilmink
Dear all, When I power on my K2 with DSP for the first time I 've a terrible noise coming out of my loudspeaker. I did some investigation and the reason is that the DSP is not muting the loudspeaker quick enough. I noticed that The led on the DSP filter is on for 2-3 seconds, the manual says:

[Elecraft] K2 DSP/Crystal Bandpass Alignment for PSK31

2009-02-02 Thread Bill Strong
I am trying to align my 250 hz crystal filter with a 200 hz DSP filter in the middle of the passband of my 2500 hz SSB filter for the purpose of transmitting and receiving PSK-31 in the middle of the 2500 hz filter bandpass. I have succeeded in moving the crystal filter by changing the bfo

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP/Crystal Bandpass Alignment for PSK31

2009-02-02 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bill, You might want to try the way I set up the RTTY filters. Of course, I use Spectrogram, and if you are not familiar with that computer application, take a look at my website www.w3fpr.com and look in the K2 Dial Calibration article. Part 3 describes how to use Spectrogram for setting

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP/Crystal Bandpass Alignment for PSK31

2009-02-02 Thread Bill Strong
Don, Thank you for your response. I read all of your posts. I will do as you say. I can see that a center of 1000 Hz would be what I need for use of the 2.2 KSB2 filter for transmitting. By way of explanation I have been using the waterfall display on DM 780 to set my filters as it seemed to

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP/Crystal Bandpass Alignment for PSK31

2009-02-02 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bill, The advantage to using a higher center frequency is that there is less possibility of a 2nd harminic 'ghost' on the data mode signal - caused by soundcard distortion or other artifacts. With the K2, a center frequency with a narrow passband may be limited by the BFO range. That is

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - DSP - Impressive

2007-10-22 Thread Stewart Baker
Of David Wilburn Sent: Monday, October 15, 2007 4:15 PM To: Elecraft Discussion List Subject: [Elecraft] K2 - DSP - Impressive I have had the DSP for the K2 now for some time. I have to admit, I got the instructions out the first couple times I played with it, but I did not quite get it as far

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - DSP - Impressive

2007-10-21 Thread David Wilburn
: Monday, October 15, 2007 4:15 PM To: Elecraft Discussion List Subject: [Elecraft] K2 - DSP - Impressive I have had the DSP for the K2 now for some time. I have to admit, I got the instructions out the first couple times I played with it, but I did not quite get it as far as the settings

RE: [Elecraft] K2 - DSP - Impressive

2007-10-21 Thread Steve Kallal
, October 21, 2007 10:20 AM To: Steve Kallal Cc: 'Elecraft Discussion List' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 - DSP - Impressive I set everything back to the default settings. Then the only ones I ended up change was the SSB CW gain settings. After that, when I want to use the DSP, I would step through

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - DSP - Impressive

2007-10-21 Thread David Wilburn
found it can work better than the denoiser in most situations. 73, Steve N6VL K2 #2289 -Original Message- From: David Wilburn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2007 10:20 AM To: Steve Kallal Cc: 'Elecraft Discussion List' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 - DSP - Impressive I

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - DSP - Impressive

2007-10-21 Thread johnny
Kallal [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 'Elecraft Discussion List' elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, October 22, 2007 8:10 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 - DSP - Impressive I do not argue that my settings my settings could likely use some tweaking. My epiphany was concerning how the DSP cycled through

RE: [Elecraft] K2 - DSP - Impressive

2007-10-20 Thread Steve Kallal
Discussion List Subject: [Elecraft] K2 - DSP - Impressive I have had the DSP for the K2 now for some time. I have to admit, I got the instructions out the first couple times I played with it, but I did not quite get it as far as the settings and the menu choices, and just kinda left things alone. Over

[Elecraft] K2 - DSP - Impressive

2007-10-15 Thread David Wilburn
I have had the DSP for the K2 now for some time. I have to admit, I got the instructions out the first couple times I played with it, but I did not quite get it as far as the settings and the menu choices, and just kinda left things alone. Over the intervening weeks, when I would get on SSB

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP SSB

2007-08-07 Thread Robert G. Strickland
Lyle... Thanks for your reply. Are these adjustments, when finalized for SSB, retained through on/off and mode cycling? Take care. ...robert At 08/06/2007 15:34, Lyle Johnson wrote: ...Are there adjustments for DSP/SSB that I can tinker with to clear this up? Thanks much. Yes, set Beta

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP SSB

2007-08-07 Thread Lyle Johnson
...Are these adjustments, when finalized for SSB, retained through on/off and mode cycling? Yes, all settings (except putting the unit in bypass mode) are sticky and are saved through power cycles. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

[Elecraft] K2 DSP SSB

2007-08-06 Thread Robert G. Strickland
Hello all... Ser# 5957: DSP works fine on CW; use it all the time. On SSB, more iffy. Signals sound very watery, to the point of being hard to copy, even allowing for the noise reduction. Are there adjustments for DSP/SSB that I can tinker with to clear this up? Thanks much. ...robert

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP SSB

2007-08-06 Thread Lyle Johnson
...Are there adjustments for DSP/SSB that I can tinker with to clear this up? Thanks much. Yes, set Beta and Decay each to 00 and listen to the effect. Cycle the denoiser through all 4 levels((see page 25). Next, set Beta to 99 (just decrease the setting by one and it will wrap around to

[Elecraft] K2 DSP For Sale

2006-12-30 Thread william stewart
I have a KDSP2 unit for sale. I built this unit last year when I built K2 SN 5251, and it works fine, but I have installed a KAF2 and it is more convenient for me, as I am a CW-only operator. Included are the manual, a new battery in the Elecraft envelope and the headers needed for installation.

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP

2006-11-19 Thread Lyle Johnson
The problem that I ran into is this. The male pins on the pre-assembled DSP board for the 20 pin header are too long for the female mating header and they hold the board away from the header about a 1/16 inch or so. Normally this would not be a big deal if you only had the K2 without the 100

[Elecraft] K2 DSP

2006-11-18 Thread Joe Wilkowski
Good evening folks. I thought I would pass along a little information to those of you who are contemplating the installation of the K2 DSP option. First let me say that this option is well worth the price and has many features and a wide range of adjustments for all three popular modes. But

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP Noise Reduction

2006-07-30 Thread Dave
Who uses this K2 ( KDSP2 ) noise reduction ? Does it really work that unbelievably well as the sample on the K2 page suggests ? Peter Don't forget the DSP unit costs 1/3 the price of a basic K2. In answer to your question, mine is as effective as the samples on the Elecraft web site. Most

[Elecraft] K2 DSP Noise Reduction

2006-07-29 Thread PE1E
I am new to K2. On their website, Elecraft offers an audio sample of the K2 DSP noise reduction ( the CW and the phone sample ). I hardly can believe this diffference, it sound so great. Who uses this K2 ( KDSP2 ) noise reduction ? Does it really work that unbelievably well as the sample on the

RE: [Elecraft] K2 DSP vs. Audio Filter

2006-06-02 Thread Robert Allbright
I agree with Ron AC7AC The K2 just by itself for cw is excellent I also have the KDSP2 but don't use it much 73 Robert G3RCE (K2 #5219) --- You might gain some experience with the K2 for a while and decide what there is about the rig without either module that

[Elecraft] K2 DSP vs. Audio Filter

2006-06-01 Thread John Lyon
I am considering these two filters for a K2 that I'm about to buy. I'm mainly a cw guy. I've had experience with audio filters, but not DSP. Actually now that I think about it, my TS-570DG has an audio DSP filter of sorts. I strongly dislike the audio coming out of it as harsh and grainy.

RE: [Elecraft] K2 DSP vs. Audio Filter

2006-06-01 Thread Darwin, Keith
listen from time to time. - Keith KD1E - - K2 5411 - -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Lyon Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 1:11 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2 DSP vs. Audio Filter I am considering these two

RE: [Elecraft] K2 DSP vs. Audio Filter

2006-06-01 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
I am considering these two filters for a K2 that I'm about to buy. I'm mainly a cw guy. I've had experience with audio filters, but not DSP. Actually now that I think about it, my TS-570DG has an audio DSP filter of sorts. I strongly dislike the audio coming out of it as harsh and grainy.

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP vs. Audio Filter

2006-06-01 Thread Curt
I owned the 570 Kenwood and agree with you. I own the PROIII and the K2/100 with the DSP option and here is what I found: The Icom when listening to SWL or AM BC is nicer since you can go out to 9 K but in real world listening on the ham bands the K2 has a DSP that is at least as good as

RE: [Elecraft] K2 DSP vs. Audio Filter

2006-06-01 Thread Robert Tellefsen
where the blanker shines. Together, they do a decent job of reducing noise overall. Good luck and 73 Bob N6WG -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Lyon Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 10:11 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2

[Elecraft] K2 Dsp ?

2005-12-14 Thread PERRY FP#582
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...when working SSB nets...? Perry PERRY WA8THK FP#582 GAINES, MICHIGAN -USA http://www.usol.com/~wa8thk/WA8THK.htm

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Dsp ?

2005-12-14 Thread Stewart Baker
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...when

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Dsp ?

2005-12-14 Thread Gilbert J Cross
I can give you some practical experience if you so choose. I live near Ovid which is not too far from Gaines. Remember the DSP is an audio device and a strong signal will push the AGC up. However I am able to copy through some very strong signals with the notch engaged. We have some great

Re: [Elecraft] K2: DSP for CW ?

2005-11-22 Thread Simon Brown (HB9DRV)
Thanks to you and all who have replied. Due to Elecraft's modular design I could always buy this later - but for $219 I would probably buy at the same time. [1] Does the DSP2 add significant extra current drain in RX? This is an important criteria as I'll be using batteries / solar cells and

Re: [Elecraft] K2: DSP for CW ?

2005-11-22 Thread Lyle Johnson
[1] Does the DSP2 add significant extra current drain in RX? This is an important criteria as I'll be using batteries / solar cells and will have up to 6 AH of battery with me (2 x 3AH). The KDSP2 has a bypass mode where the DSP itself goes to sleep and the CODEC is in analog loopback mode.

Re: [Elecraft] K2: DSP for CW ?

2005-11-22 Thread Simon Brown (HB9DRV)
Thanks, sadly this looks like a DSP2 will be part of the order. Please inform my bank manager :-) Simon Brown --- www.hb9drv.ch www.laax.ch - Original Message - From: Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] [1] Does the DSP2 add significant extra current drain in RX? This is an important

[Elecraft] K2: DSP for CW ?

2005-11-21 Thread Simon Brown (HB9DRV)
On behalf of a 'friend' - if you are only using the K2 for portable CW is the DSP really beneficial? He is not thinking about the 100 watt option, just the basic radio for portable use. He has the T1 ATU, are any other options essential? Simon 'Just say no!' Brown --- www.hb9drv.ch

Re: [Elecraft] K2: DSP for CW ?

2005-11-21 Thread Lyle Johnson
On behalf of a 'friend' - if you are only using the K2 for portable CW is the DSP really beneficial? I'll let others chime in, but one feature the DSP provides is particularly useful when the bands are not terribly busy. You can ten widen the IF pasband, activate the denoiser, and listen to

Re: [Elecraft] K2: DSP for CW ?

2005-11-21 Thread Leigh L Klotz, Jr.
The NB is really inexpensive and can be valuable even in the field, as noisy airplanes sometimes fly overhead and the NB takes care of them. Also, the SSB board is useful for data modes which can make for fun portable operation. There is some nice PSK software out there... More seriously,

[Elecraft] K2: DSP for CW ? - Curious

2005-11-21 Thread Chuck Mabbott
K2 Question [cause I don't know] Past experience with 'other' DSP options and CW if I have a CW signal buried [way] down in the noise level and DSP is activated the CW signal will sometimes be cut back or disappear along with the noise. So just out of curiousity how does the K series work

RE: [Elecraft] K2: DSP for CW ?

2005-11-21 Thread Robert Tellefsen
Field Day every year. Good luck and 73 Bob N6WG The Little Station with Attitude -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Simon Brown (HB9DRV) Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 9:39 AM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] K2: DSP for CW ? On behalf

RE: [Elecraft] K2: DSP for CW ? - Curious

2005-11-21 Thread Robert Tellefsen
:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Chuck Mabbott Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 3:41 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2: DSP for CW ? - Curious K2 Question [cause I don't know] Past experience with 'other' DSP options and CW if I have a CW signal buried [way] down in the noise level

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP Problem

2005-01-13 Thread Lyle Johnson
Finally had a chance to work on some of my kits. I had completed the DSP kit and just now am installing it. No smoke That's good! but the red LED remains on. That's not so good. ... Any suggestions? The LED comes on when the DSPx resets, and goes off when it handshakes with U1 on the

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP Problem

2005-01-13 Thread J F
Thanks for the suggestion Lyle. I'll check that out. I didn't have a speaker or headphones connected. From the SEC menu, I was not able to turn the DSP on. 73, Julius n2wn --- Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Finally had a chance to work on some of my kits. I had completed the DSP kit

[Elecraft] K2 DSP vs SCAF audio filter

2004-12-30 Thread brian
Gentlemen and Ladies, Have any of you compared the K2 DSP with a SCAF audio filter ? I have a SCAF and am considering the K2's integrated DSP but really wonder if there, in the end, will be a significant change in my ability to copy weak signal CW signals. Regards, Brian n6iz

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP vs SCAF audio filter

2004-12-30 Thread Vic Rosenthal
brian wrote: Have any of you compared the K2 DSP with a SCAF audio filter ? I have a SCAF and am considering the K2's integrated DSP but really wonder if there, in the end, will be a significant change in my ability to copy weak signal CW signals. I have the DSP and an OHR SCAF (no longer

Re: [Elecraft] K2 DSP vs SCAF audio filter

2004-12-30 Thread Don
I am not as descriminating as many on the list and I operate cw almost exclusively. I have the DSP and know that it works well and is occassionally useful. However, the stock filters in the K2 are so good that I rarely use the DSP filters or de-noiser. SSB may be a different story though.