Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question - re: kx2 with amp

Hi The KXPA 100 works fine with the KX2, though i normally run mine with the KX3 Regards Keith G0TSH -Original Message- From: Tom Parish Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2016 7:14 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Newbie question - re: kx2 with amp I am waiting

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question - re: kx2 with amp

The KXPA100 should work fine with your KX2. At 13.8 V, the KXPA100 typically uses 20 Amps. Add that to the 1 or 2 Amps needed by the KX2. http://www.elecraft.com/KXPA100/kxpa100.htm http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20FAQ%20v-1-1a.pdf

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question - re: kx2 with amp

3:14 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Newbie question - re: kx2 with amp I am waiting for my kx2 to arrive. I am delighted at the energetic and thoughtful responses in this group. While waiting I was wondering - is there and option to use the kxa10 100 watt amp in the future

[Elecraft] Newbie question - re: kx2 with amp

I am waiting for my kx2 to arrive. I am delighted at the energetic and thoughtful responses in this group. While waiting I was wondering - is there and option to use the kxa10 100 watt amp in the future with the kx2 if I wanted too? If so, how much battery power would the kxa10 and optional

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question... AGAIN!

Emory, There are plenty of references in the manual to the OFS/B knob. Unfortunately, those are masked to a search of the .pdf of the manual because they are images in the manual. See page 12 (last column) for the definition of the OFS/B knob. The use of the UFS LED is in the RIT and XIT text

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question... AGAIN!

OFfSet, as in RIT or XIT. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 23, 2016, at 9:20 PM, Emory Schley wrote: > > OK, I'll try this again... > > I'm the new owner of a KX2 and am trying to learn all I can about the rig. > One thing about it truly stumps me. The

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Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question... AGAIN!

This OFS is for your sub vfo and your rit that all its for. J69Z >From my DL750 Digicel On Oct 23, 2016 8:22 PM, Emory Schley wrote: OK, I'll try this again... I'm the new owner of a KX2 and am trying to learn all I can about the rig. One thing about it truly stumps me.

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question... AGAIN!

Just searched for OFS in the KX3 manual and I don’t see it ever defined. From context, I believe it is short for “Offset”. I think you have found a bug in the manual. It should be explained. Enjoy the rig! wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Oct

[Elecraft] Newbie question... AGAIN!

OK, I'll try this again...   I'm the new owner of a KX2 and am trying to learn all I can about the rig. One thing about it truly stumps me. The multi-purpose knob at the far right side of the rig is labeled OFS, and for the life of me, I cannot figure out what OFS stands for. I turned my

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[Elecraft] Newbie question re digital modes

I think I may just be overcome by an embarrassment of riches. I have recently acquired a K3 and the serial to USB cable to run the utility program. I would like to try digital -- particularly PSK31 -- which I now do with IC7000 and Signalink TNC. I have been using FLDIGI satisfactorily.

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question re digital modes

> An amusing side thing: I had my K3 tuned to 14.070 upper side band and I > booted up FLDIGI on my laptop with no physical connection between them. To my > amazement, I saw a waterfall display and, when I placed the cursor on a > nice strong signal, I saw decoded text. I can only assume

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question re digital modes

I suggest connecting the radio to the computer via the single USB cable. It handles the audio and the radio commands for CAT control. The SignaLink USB is not needed nor preferred in this case. Configure the FLDIGI application through the various menus in the software for the radio using

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question re digital modes

Steve, There are many possibilities - my personal recommendations are below: Your computer likely has a soundcard - to give data modes with the K3 a try on the K3, just use two stereo cables between your computer and the K3. Computer Line Out to K3 Line In, and K3 Line Out to the computer Line

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question re digital modes

The question involved the K3, not the K3S. In the K3, there is an RS-232 port rather than a USB connection - no soundcard in the K3 - at least until the KIO3B option is available, and then more confusion will be present and will result in asking if the owner has the KIO3B or the K3 original

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question re digital modes

Sorry, missed that in the subject line. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 11/22/2015 2:41 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: The question involved the K3, not the K3S. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question re digital modes

He said, "K3" and "Serial to USB". There is no audio on the serial port of a K3. A K3S USB is a different story. Steve, use the K3 Audio In/Out into the sound card of your computer directly. On 11/22/2015 1:03 PM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote: I suggest connecting the radio to the computer via

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question re digital modes

I run FLdigi to my K3 via two stereo audio cables (spkr out to K3 line-in; line-in to k3 line-out) and a RS232/USB conversion cable for controlling PTT on the K3. I use an external souncard with manual level adjustments (knobs) which I find handy over getting dialog windows in the computer to

[Elecraft] Newbie question

My new K3 has no output. It is not in test mode. The sidetone is normal, the receiver quiets when I key it but no output. Probably I've done something wrong. TIA Jim __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

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Jim Bobo wrote: My new K3 has no output. It is not in test mode. The sidetone is normal, the receiver quiets when I key it but no output. Probably I've done something wrong. Be sure you have either pressed the XMIT switch, or have VOX enabled for the Tx to activate in CW mode. 73, Lyle

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Question re: SSB

Hi Bob: I understand that Elecraft transceivers to date have really been a CW ops dream, which leads me to the following question re the K3: Will phone (SSB) operators find this rig as wonderful with regard to voice as CW operators do with CW? Just finished operating in the SS Phone... NOT my

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Question re: SSB

Tom, Thanks for the report. You have me salivating for my K3. On 11/19/07 7:12 AM, Tom Hammond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Bob: I understand that Elecraft transceivers to date have really been a CW ops dream, which leads me to the following question re the K3: Will phone (SSB) operators

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Question re: SSB

Opinions are like noses. Everyone has one. So here is mine. I have been licensed since 1965, and have been a contester, both phone and cw, almost from the begining. My first contest was the 1966 Novice Roundup. Matt has some good points here. However, you may not wish to baptise a

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Question re: SSB

Hey Steve, I didn't really baptise the K3 with SS. It was just the first serious contest opportunity I've had time for. And you're right - weird conditions prevailed. matt On Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:38:16 -0800, you wrote: Opinions are like noses. Everyone has one. So here is mine. I have

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Question re: SSB

[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Bob [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 6:12 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Question re: SSB Hi Bob: I understand that Elecraft transceivers to date have really been a CW ops dream, which leads me to the following question re the K3

[Elecraft] Newbie Question re: SSB

I understand that Elecraft transceivers to date have really been a CW ops dream, which leads me to the following question re the K3: Will phone (SSB) operators find this rig as wonderful with regard to voice as CW operators do with CW? Thanks ___

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Question re: SSB

This may or may not answer the question, and is certainly only one ham's opinion. I operated both Sweepstakes - CW and Phone. Did this on purpose, to compare the K3's operation in both regimes. Contests like this can be intense, and Q's are difficult in the best of conditions because of band

[Elecraft] newbie question

Hello, I would like to ask a question. If you were buying a k2, what would be the basic options you could not do without when buying the kit? Like everyone, I am on a set budget but have enough for the rig plus a little more. Wanted to get the most bang for the buck and also get the

Re: [Elecraft] newbie question

. Gregg R. Lengling, W9DHI, Retired K2/100 SN 3075 http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org http://forums.ham-radio.ch/ - Original Message - From: KU4YP [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 8:51 AM Subject: [Elecraft] newbie question Hello, I would like to ask

RE: [Elecraft] newbie question

None of them. There are no options that I cannot do without. Stated another way, I'm pretty happy with my K2 with no options. The only option in my K2 is the AF and I currently have it switched off. I don't run SSB and don't miss it. I don't do computer control - no need for RS-232 I/O I don't

RE: [Elecraft] newbie question

Hi Mike, It depends on what your interests are. For CW QRP the basic K2 is plenty enough. The only other thing that is very nice is the KAT2 tuner. If you don't have this you may need a separate manual tuner. For QRP SSB add the KSB2. For 100 Watts you will need the KPA100. The KAT100 is

Re: [Elecraft] newbie question

On 8/31/06, KU4YP [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would like to ask a question. If you were buying a k2, what would be the basic options you could not do without when buying the kit? Like everyone, I am on a set budget but have enough for the rig plus a little more. Wanted to get the most

Re: [Elecraft] newbie question

31, 2006 9:51 AM Subject: [Elecraft] newbie question Hello, I would like to ask a question. If you were buying a k2, ... ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr

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The only really necessary option is the finger dimple (plus a source of power)! Bob W1SRB -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of KU4YP Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 9:51 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] newbie question Hello

RE: [Elecraft] newbie question

Oh, yes, I forgot about that. I do have one option on my K2 that I can't live without. An FT-100 knob! 73! - Keith KD1E - - K2 5411 - -Original Message- The only really necessary option is the finger dimple (plus a source of power)! Bob W1SRB

RE: [Elecraft] newbie question

Thanks to all who replied. I believe I will be sending off for the k2 with the 160 meter, dimple and the noise blanker. Thanks again and I'll post progress. 73 mike ku4yp ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] newbie question

Mike: It depends on what you want to do with the rig. Since you style yourself a newbie, you can likely do without the advanced features, like the DSP. These are for more experienced operators trying to use the rig in difficult conditions. A beginner can do quite a lot with the basic rig.

RE: [Elecraft] newbie question

Another option that I highly recommend. Rework Eliminators. This 3rd party kit enables you to build the K2 as if it has all the options and provides simple jumper boards to populate the empty option slots. Then, when you do build / add an option, you don't have to do any rework to the board.

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question on K2 performance

On Apr 29, 2005, at 12:22 PM, Ken Bessler wrote: My target is 40m nighttime SSB use. The K2 does very well here, especially if you have the KDSP2 and can turn on the auto-notch and audio DSP filter. Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASELMail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quote: Not within a thousand

[Elecraft] Newbie question on K2 performance

http://www.sherweng.com/table.html That's a link to a test page rating several HF rigs. It's organised by dynamic range narrow spaced and the K2 does very well. Can someone translate this page into an overall rating on the K2's performance in the real world? My target is 40m nighttime SSB

RE: [Elecraft] Newbie question on K2 performance

Ken, Check out a similar chart on the Elecraft website (Rig Comparisons) that uses data from the ARRL Product test data. The test setup for the ARRL tests is well documented. I did not see an indication of the setup used for the particular tests that produced the chart you referred to. Without

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Question K2 CW Operation

On Feb 4, 2005, at 4:43 AM, frank wrote: 1. The lowest cw pitch note is 400hz (which I think most prefer) but the info I read in the manual states its best to use a pitch note between 500 to 600hz for best results. Does anyone have an idea why that is the case? The K2 standard is 600 Hz.

[Elecraft] Newbie Question K2 CW Operation

I'm thinking of ordering a K2 but I have some questions that I cant find answered in the downloaded manual. 1. The lowest cw pitch note is 400hz (which I think most prefer) but the info I read in the manual states its best to use a pitch note between 500 to 600hz for best results. Does

RE: [Elecraft] Newbie Question K2 CW Operation

Frank, See answers in-line below: 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- I'm thinking of ordering a K2 but I have some questions that I cant find answered in the downloaded manual. 1. The lowest cw pitch note is 400hz (which I think most prefer) but the info I read in the manual states

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Question K2 CW Operation

On Feb 4, 2005, at 4:43 AM, frank wrote: I'm thinking of ordering a K2 but I have some questions that I cant find answered in the downloaded manual. 1. The lowest cw pitch note is 400hz (which I think most prefer) but the info I read in the manual states its best to use a pitch note between

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Question K2 CW Operation

frank wrote: 1. The lowest cw pitch note is 400hz (which I think most prefer) but the info I read in the manual states its best to use a pitch note between 500 to 600hz for best results. Does anyone have an idea why that is the case? The sidetone has the best sine-wave shape at about