Re: [Elecraft] Need help with kat500 utility

Hi I believe for some intermittent time the tuner did not move the caps to the antenna side. It is working now though. All these boxes we have are computer controlled. I Thanks all On Wed, Feb 23, 2022 at 4:27 PM Richard Donner wrote: > Hi > Well I checked the antenna and it is just as

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with kat500 utility

"Take a look at this reference - https://leleivre.com/rf_lcmatch.html  if you can't visualize what Cap Side is doing." I should have added that the upper two topologies are the only ones that can be set in the KAT500. The inductors are always in series and the capacitors are always in

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with kat500 utility

"  Is the capacitor setting normally checked by default?     This setting was not chosen automatically." Cap Side is set to SIDET (transceiver side) when the KAT500 is in Bypass mode. At any other time is is set to the value corresponding to the current tuning solution. That tuning solution

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with kat500 utility

Hi Well I checked the antenna and it is just as before the problem. Is the capacitor setting normally checked by default? This setting was not chosen automatically. After I enabled the capacitor setting the tuner tuned immediately to a low SWR on the low end of the band. I noticed that

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with kat500 utility

Let's start with the basic facts. Rig --> amp --> KAT500 --> antenna/s (with the tuner blocking the amp key in while tuning). 1)  The KAT500 was working successfully 'for years' without issue. 2)  There was a sudden change in operation. This doesn't necessarily mean it was the tuner; it more

Re: [Elecraft] Need help.

Jim, W0EB -- Original Message -- From: "Mike Harris via Elecraft" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 8/8/2021 8:02:25 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Need help. Hi Rick, Have you tried reloading a saved working configuration? Does the red TX led illuminate? If you press the TUNE

Re: [Elecraft] Need help.

Hi Rick, Have you tried reloading a saved working configuration? Does the red TX led illuminate? If you press the TUNE button is there any output and what does the SWR indicate. Regards, Mike VP8NO On 07/08/2021 23:16, Richard Isaacs via Elecraft wrote: I recently purchased a K3 and

Re: [Elecraft] Need help.

Were there thunderstorms in your area overnight? 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 8/7/21 7:16 PM, Richard Isaacs via Elecraft wrote: I recently purchased a K3 and

Re: [Elecraft] Need help in communicating with W2 from Win 10

Floyd, The USB cable that the W2 uses has an FTDI chip in it. I agree with you, it does sound like a driver issue. Since you've determined that your Comm port driver is installed,  It kinda sounds like you may not have an FTDI driver installed in your computer. I had the same problem with

Re: [Elecraft] Need help in communicating with W2 from Win 10

I use the W2 on 2 Win 10 computers without issue. Ghosted Com ports can't be seen unless you do the following: 1.) Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click *Command Prompt*. 2.) At a command prompt, type the following command , and then press ENTER: *set

Re: [Elecraft] Need help in communicating with W2 from Win 10

I have the same problem here with the W2.. I gave up!! Good luck!!    73s Bob W5RG On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 12:22:44 PM CST, Michael Walker wrote: Make sure you don't have multiple Com 9's.  You may have some ghosted Com ports. Mike va3mw On Wed, Mar 6, 2019 at 12:07 PM Floyd

Re: [Elecraft] Need help in communicating with W2 from Win 10

Does the W2 require any power? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 6, 2019, at 1:38 PM, Floyd Sense wrote: > > There's only one Com9. Device Manager shows no dupes of any ports. I've > assigned a different port number, one that is an unused hardware port, with > the very same

Re: [Elecraft] Need help in communicating with W2 from Win 10

There's only one Com9.  Device Manager shows no dupes of any ports.  I've assigned a different port number, one that is an unused hardware port, with the very same results. On 3/6/2019 1:20 PM, Michael Walker wrote: Make sure you don't have multiple Com 9's.   You may have some ghosted Com

Re: [Elecraft] Need help in communicating with W2 from Win 10

Make sure you don't have multiple Com 9's. You may have some ghosted Com ports. Mike va3mw On Wed, Mar 6, 2019 at 12:07 PM Floyd Sense wrote: > Acquired a used W2 today and have the hardware hooked up and operating. > The W2 works just fine. Now I'm attempting to establish communications >

Re: [Elecraft] Need help troubleshooting dead receive on KX1

Jon, You will have to do some troubleshooting. First, check the VFO and BFO signal levels. The VFO should have a 200mVp-p signal (70mV RMS) at U6 pin 6, and the BFO should have a 200mVp-p (70 V RMS) at U5 pin 6. use an oscilloscope with a 10X probe to measure the peak to peak RF voltage or

Re: [Elecraft] Need help from an EZNec user on a horizontal loop question

- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Sunday, January 1, 2017 6:44 PM To: Terry Brown; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Need help from an EZNec user on a horizontal loop question Terry, Have you considered an 80 meter inverted L?

Re: [Elecraft] Need help from an EZNec user on a horizontal loop question

On Sun,1/1/2017 6:44 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: It takes up little real estate for the radiator, but does require putting down a ground screen at the base of the inverted L. To avoid confusion about how antennas work, it's best to call this a counterpoise, and leave the word "ground" out of it.

Re: [Elecraft] Need help from an EZNec user on a horizontal loop question

Terry, Have you considered an 80 meter inverted L? It takes up little real estate for the radiator, but does require putting down a ground screen at the base of the inverted L. If you do not wish to bury 32 radials for a ground screen, consider using resonant elevated radials. Two elevated

Re: [Elecraft] Need help from an EZNec user on a horizontal loop question

While you design and experiment with a new loop: Install a reduced size dipole for 80. My rule of thumb, which has worked for many quickie antennas is to use insulated #14 wire and close-wind on a 2" white PVC pipe a length of wire that is twice the length of that removed from the antenna.

Re: [Elecraft] Need help from an EZNec user on a horizontal loop question

Terry what is the size of your roof line perimeter? Mel, K6KBE From: Terry Brown To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, January 1, 2017 1:55 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Need help from an EZNec user on a horizontal loop question I am moving from my current QTH

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with getting WSJT X to continue working with my KX3

Hi Jim, I’ve got the KX3 (and a K3) and had run WSJT-X 1.6.0 for a long time. I installed 1.7.0 rc1 and now use 1.7.0 rc3. There is no magical stuff required to change from one band to another. What DOES work when you change to another band? Are you certain that it is sending RF? The red TX

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with getting WSJT X to continue working with my KX3

Jim, JT is no different than any other soundcard data mode. You should be following the data mode setup instructions in the KX3 manual rather than the information on the internet which is generic for common transceivers which control power output differently than the Elecraft gear. Are you

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with 6 meter setup for KRC2 with K3

Thanks, Jack!. This is very helpful. I’d love to get a copy of your Mac utility. please email me offline so we can coordinate how to transfer it to me. 73 Lew N6LEW > On Jan 22, 2016, at 5:35 PM, Jack Brindle wrote: > > Hi Lew; > > See below… > >> On Jan 22, 2016,

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with 6 meter setup for KRC2 with K3

Hi Lew; See below… > On Jan 22, 2016, at 3:08 PM, Lewis Phelps wrote: > > I know this topic has been on the list before, but all the discussion I have > found raises questions but doesn’t give answers. > > I recently acquired a used RKC2, which I’m trying to set up with my K3

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with my K2 did not turn on

...@embarqmail.com wrote: Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with my K2 did not turn on To: Mauricio Fernandez mauriciof...@yahoo.com, Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 9:26 PM It would seem that you have purchased a K2 that was not working as it should

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with my K2 did not turn on

It would seem that you have purchased a K2 that was not working as it should. If it was advertized as a fully working radio, you may have recourse with the seller for either a refund or a repair. OTOH, if the seller did not state that it was working properly, you may have to investigate and

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with stand for K1

George, The stand for the K1 is 5.25 wide, same as the K1, and 4 deep from the front of the stand to the rear most part. There are two sets of side brackets that can be installed depending on preferred height and mounting angle. All side brackets are 3/4 wide. One set, as mounted on the

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with FTDI USB connection for W2 interface program in Linux

You need to go to the FTDI website and see if they have a Unix driver that will work for you. The problem with USB drivers is that they get into things that are down in the hardware muck, and very much dependent on the OS's particular handling of the hardware layer. Without a Unix driver, you're

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with FTDI USB connection for W2 interface program in Linux

See http://www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm for Linux drivers. On Wed, Aug 20, 2014 at 4:12 AM, Guy Olinger K2AV k2av@gmail.com wrote: You need to go to the FTDI website and see if they have a Unix driver that will work for you. The problem with USB drivers is that they get into things

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with FTDI USB connection for W2, interface program in Linux

Hello Bill, try this: Linux handles serial devices different from windows. Your usb-serial adaptor probably will be recogniced as /dev/ttyUSB0, while your Windows-Software running under wine only can handle COMx. So you need to tell wine what device it should use for serial communications.

Re: [Elecraft] Need help installing KX3 Frequency Memory Editor Software

Okay here is the solution. I downloaded this file NetFx20SP2_x64.exe from the MS site and it worked. Thanks for the help. Dan I have been using this without any trouble on WIN 8.1 Pro then, I installed a new hard drive, and I can not re install the program. When I go to install I have a pop

Re: [Elecraft] Need help installing KX3 Frequency Memory Editor Software

Install .net framework 2, which does not require you to uninstall anything. Dick, K6KR Sent from my iPhone On Jul 14, 2014, at 13:46, Dan Baker km...@km6cq.com wrote: I have been using this without any trouble on WIN 8.1 Pro then, I installed a new hard drive, and I can not re install the

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with KX3 PF1 and PF2 Macros

Glenn, Doing a toggle itself is not too difficult, just set the macro to do the button press. The impossible part is that one cannot read the state of mic bias in a macro and decide whether to turn bias on or leave it alone since bias is already set on. The mic bias *can* be left on for

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with KX3 PF1 and PF2 Macros

I have a pair of macros set up on PF1 button that toggle between data mode (with mic bias/mic BTN off) and SSB mode (with mic bias/mic BTN enabled). Very handy when I want to jump on the KX3 to join an SSB net, and then put it back on the packet frequency when I'm finished. I also have some

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help w/KAT1

Lou, What happens when you put a dummy load on it and attempt to do a TUNE - what SWR does it report? If it is still 9.9 or something else above 1.5, then you have a problem with the K1 tuner - any chance you wound T1 in the direction opposite to that shown in the manual? If the dummy load

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with K3 FSK-D

Thanks to everybody who replied.  This list is a great resource.  It was indeed:  1) Speed set to 75bps instead of 45bps; 2) Mark-Space tones set wrong.  I got it running, but not in time to catch TX5K on RTTY.  I saved a CONFIG file and I am ready for the next dxpedition.   73 Eric WD6DBM

Re: [Elecraft] Need help to justify desired purchase :=)

On 2/24/2012 5:18 PM, Paul Clay wrote: What's going to justify the purchase for me, nor not, is the ability to use the K3 as SWL tool You will need the KBPF option for general coverage. If SWBC is your goal, you'd also need the 6 KHz filter I'd imagine. I have the KBPF but not the filter,

Re: [Elecraft] Need help to justify desired purchase :=)

On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 11:18 AM, Paul Clay mr_pookie...@yahoo.com wrote: What's going to justify the purchase for me, nor not, is the ability to use the K3 as SWL tool == Well ya know, Paul, this may sound a bit outré, but for about 60 bucks you can build a Softrock Ensemble

Re: [Elecraft] Need help to justify desired purchase :=)

On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 1:30 PM, Jack Colson jcols...@tampabay.rr.com wrote: ... it seems like the source of these may have dried up.  On the KB9YIG.com site it says check back later... It always says to check back later. The kits become available every couple of weeks. Recently

Re: [Elecraft] Need help to justify desired purchase :=)

Hi Paul, As a new Ham I can not compare the K3 to the older radios as you requested. I have never owned any of them. I ordered the KBPF option and installed it during my K3 build. I can say with certainty that I have received Shortwave broadcasts from EVERYWHERE. Europe, Middle East,

Re: [Elecraft] Need help to justify desired purchase :=)

I don't do much shortwave listening, but I have had the opportunity to directly compare receive performance between the K3 with general coverage receiver option, the K2 and the venerable Kenwood TS-930s. I am also solely into voice. My general point is the difference between hearing and not

Re: [Elecraft] Need help to justify desired purchase :=)

Two other points. For six meters, I currently don't have a separate six meter antenna. From what I have heard what little is going on with six meters would not justify the additional expense. Plus you can add it to your K2 using a transverter. The two meter option will cost you $299 for the

Re: [Elecraft] Need help to justify desired purchase :=)

I think you would be pretty happy with the sync AM. It works very well, though under some conditions better reception can be obtained by using USB or LSB. The drawback for SWL listening is that the SWBC bands are not segregated from the ham bands as far as the K3 BAND switching is concerned: the

Re: [Elecraft] Need help to justify desired purchase :=)

Paul: Another thing you may want to consider is to install and use the 13KHz FM filter for AM receive. It will provide twice the audio bandwidth. 73, Doug VE3MV On Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:18:25 -0800 (PST), Paul wrote: Hi. Been thinking about getting a K3. Have been an extremely pleased

Re: [Elecraft] Need help to justify desired purchase :=)

Actually, using the 13 KHz (FM) filter for AM rx does improve the overall RX bandwidth, but not by a factor of 2. It allows up to the maximum of about 4.2 KHz that is the limit of the audio stages. 73, Bruce, N1RX Paul: Another thing you may want to consider is to install and use the

Re: [Elecraft] Need help to determine most effective K3 vs KPA500 output

Fred, That is a 'trick' question - right? If not, read on - your loss in dB does not change. There will be no difference in your feedline loss - the KAT3 does not change the loss on your feedline, it just makes the K3 happier. Now if you were tuning that antenna at its feedpoint rather than

Re: [Elecraft] Need help to determine most effective K3 vs KPA500 output

Thanks Don. No, it's not a trick question, just tricky for me! And yes, the feedline is ladderline. So the bottom line is that the 200 watts w/o a tuner is slightly better than 100 watts w/tuner using the same feedline and antenna. Every little bit helps. I live in an area where CCR antenna

Re: [Elecraft] Need help to determine most effective K3 vs KPA500 output

SnipFred, How does KPA 500 feed ladder line without tuner? End snip Hi Mike, I run coax from inside to the eve of the roof where I attach a 4:1 balun. From there it's 300 ohm ladder line. Works FB. 73, Fred, AE6IC __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] need help

The one easy thing to do Susan, is go to what should be the 10 Mhz band, then push FREQ ENT button (*it's the red one next to the VFO) then push 10100 then the AFX button... That will enter in that exact freq. From then out you SHOULD always end up on 30 meters when you cycle through the

Re: [Elecraft] need help

Oh yea, then go to the 17 meter band because that's on FIRE right now... Great DX from you're area of the world right now. Enjoy. From: notforc...@hotmail.com To: ussvdha...@yahoo.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 21:13:22 + Subject: Re: [Elecraft] need help

Re: [Elecraft] need help

Try direct frequency entry for 10.1 MHz: Tap: FREQ ENT, 1, 0, ., 1, AFX Once you get to 10.1 MHz the BAND switch should cycle back to it normally. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- My k3 has developed a mind of its ownI have looked in manual but cant find anything to help. when I

Re: [Elecraft] need help

Susan, Please tell us how you select the 10mHz band In other words, tell us the steps. There are several ways to select bands on the K3, and that just may be part of the problem. In the meantime, what happens if you use direct frequency entry? 73, Don W3FPR On 10/9/2010 4:56 PM, ussv

Re: [Elecraft] need help

It remembers close enough. Tune from 12 mhz back to 10.1 then select another band. When you next select the 10Mhz band, it will be on 10.1 Buck k4ia k3 #101 In a message dated 10/9/2010 4:56:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ussvdha...@yahoo.com writes: My k3 has developed a mind

Re: [Elecraft] Need help making K3 purchase decisions

Jeff, Your proposed K3 configuration is close to mine. I would strongly submit that you should consider the KXV3A, the transverter interface as this allows you to feed devices dependent on an IF signal as it includes an IF port. And, it is relatively cheap, less then any single filter. I do

Re: [Elecraft] Need help making K3 purchase decisions

Welcome to the Reflector Jeff! The K3 will work with almost any microphone or headset, you will benefit from trying a few cheap ones before splashing out. Depending on your voice you will probably find the ordinary computer headsets work great. Hook up another receiver to your computer and

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with 2 K3,s SO2R N1MM

If you are talking about the inability to escape from a message when using CW and PTT on the CAT port, use four serial ports (two for CAT, two for CW/PTT - which also allows SO2R FSK RTTY), get a WinKey USB (www.k1el.com), or look into one of the other SO2R controllers. 73, ... Joe,

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with 2 K3,s SO2R N1MM

Can you give more information on your setup and what the problem is? I'm using N1MM and two K3s connected to a top ten DX Doubler and the Hamgadgets MK1 keyer. Works great. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Thu Dec 10 10:58 , Bill Maddock sent: I am

Re: [Elecraft] Need help operating K3 with Yaesu Quadra amplifier

Jim, Set the K3 to operate CW in SSB mode first. Hope this helps 73 Ken K5DNL -- --- On Mon, 9/14/09, jpk5...@cox.net jpk5...@cox.net wrote: From: jpk5...@cox.net jpk5...@cox.net Subject: [Elecraft] Need help operating K3 with Yaesu Quadra

Re: [Elecraft] Need help operating K3 with Yaesu Quadra amplifier

Jim, This will key the K3 and it will put out whatever power you have it set for, I set mine for 55 watts. 73 Ken K5DNL --- --- On Mon, 9/14/09, Ken Roberson kwrober...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Ken Roberson kwrober...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Need help operating K3 with Yaesu Quadra amplifier

No actually you have to set the tun pwr config setting to NOR (I believe) in order to get that to happen... On Mon, 2009-09-14 at 11:10 -0700, Ken Roberson wrote: Jim, This will key the K3 and it will put out whatever power you have it set for, I set mine for 55 watts. 73 Ken K5DNL

Re: [Elecraft] Need help operating K3 with Yaesu Quadra amplifier

Jim, I do not have a Quadra, but I can think of at least 2 ways to accomplish what you are trying to do. Neither of which involve using the TUNE button. 1) Switch to CW mode - set the Power knob to the 70 to 80 watt range and close the key (it does not have to be a key, just a switch or

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with K2 and KPA100 hook up

Jerry, 1st question - did the seller provide the Control Cable? - a cable with 3 DB-9 connectors on it? If not you will need to build one (if you eliminate computer control of the K2, you can do it with only 2 DB-9 connectors) CAUTION - do not use a computer serial cable. If you do not have

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with K2 and KPA100 hook up

Lyle has written-up how he did it at www.kk7p.com 73 ZL3IN Paul __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

At 12:46 PM 1/29/2009, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Wow, Pete, what a puzzle! You might make up a little probe consisting of a wire connected to your rx antenna input that you can touch to the circuit parts. If it has to be a long lead, use a bit of coax so random signal pickup won't confuse things.

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

Pete, Have you measured the emitter resistor (R2)? I would suspect that more than the crystal. Since you do suspect the crystal, do you have any other crystal that you can substitute for it - it can be any fundamental crystal somewhere between 3.5 MHz and 15 MHz as long as you have a receiver

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

Regrettably (hi), the emitter resistor is fine - very close to nominal. wish I had a crystal to substitute, but I don't, so maybe I need to get one from Elecraft - or just hang up the whole thing and get an XG-2. Thanks for thinking about this, Don. I hope people don't mind my continuing

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

If you havn't checked it out already, check out the BNC connector. Mine had a problem internally and will cause problems. 73, Tony W7GO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

Hi Pete, You are working much too hard. I designed the XG1 for Elecraft and if you send it to me, I'll repair it for you. 73, Bob, N6CM On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 6:34 AM, Pete Smith pete.n...@gmail.com wrote: Regrettably (hi), the emitter resistor is fine - very close to nominal. wish I had a

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

I had a similar problem with my XG-2 right after assembly, on one of its three frequencies. Measuring voltages etc. did not give a clue, so I finally took a crystal from my junk box and connected its terminals in parallel with the crystal on the board (simply making the Xtal leads touch the

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

Thanks Don. Unfortunately, all those variables test OK. I've gotta fix my old scope! I think that voltage must be an indication that the transistor oscillator is at least drawing the right amount of current through R9. I'm going back to recheck all my work on the default output attenuator.

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

No, sorry - I meant that in the 50uv position it generated an S9 reading. In the 1 UV position it was easily audible, but no S meter deflection at all. 73, Pete At 01:41 PM 1/28/2009, John wrote: At 10:53 AM 28/01/09, you wrote: and barely audible in the 1 uV position, but doesn't move an

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Pete Smith Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 3:15 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1 Thanks Don. Unfortunately, all those variables test OK. I've gotta fix my old scope! I

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

Thanks for the idea - I removed both D1 and D2 from the circuit - no improvement. The signal is quite audible (in the 50 uv switch position, and barely audible in the 1 uV position, but doesn't move an S-meter that was formerly tested with it and registered S9. Anyone else? I know that if I

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

I don't have mine in front of me, but it is the SMA device that is on there that you need to replace. It gets blown out. I'll grab the docs real quick and follow-up. Dave Wilburn NM4M Pete Smith wrote: I have an XG-1 Receiver Test Oscillator which I must have accidentally zapped with RF

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

Have you checked for any damage to the circuit board traces? If enough power was applied to fry those resistors despite D1 D2 being in the circuit, maybe some of the traces were damaged as well. I would think it would be visually obvious, but maybe not. 73 -- Joe KB8AP On Jan 28, 2009,

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

It appears I was thinking of another device. I would first suspect Q1. Dave Wilburn NM4M David Wilburn wrote: I don't have mine in front of me, but it is the SMA device that is on there that you need to replace. It gets blown out. I'll grab the docs real quick and follow-up. Dave

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

At 10:53 AM 28/01/09, you wrote: and barely audible in the 1 uV position, but doesn't move an S-meter that was formerly tested with it and registered S9. Do you mean you used to get S9 with a 1uV signal? I would think the 1uV signal would be close to the noise level. John k7up

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

, January 28, 2009 9:54 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1 Thanks for the idea - I removed both D1 and D2 from the circuit - no improvement. The signal is quite audible (in the 50 uv switch position, and barely audible in the 1 uV position, but doesn't move

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

Pete, Do you have the proper voltage on Q1? Check for 1.22 volts at the cathode of U2. Also check the value of R3 and R3 with your ohmmeter. It sounds like you have replaced everything important, but if you had enough RF to fry the resistors, you may have damaged the switch contacts at the

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

I have an XG-1 Receiver Test Oscillator which I must have accidentally zapped with RF somehow (I don't know when) because the output resistors R6-8 were fried. I replaced them, as well as R4 and R5, C4 and the transistor. The slide switch in the output tests ok. When I turn the XG-1 on, I

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with K1 ATU

Norm, You do not have to enter the menu at all - just press the WPM+ and WPM- buttons at the same time and it will go into tune. If you enter the menu, then the operation of th eWPM+ and WPM- buttons become different because they will change from one menu item to another or after pressing

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with K2 #6196

Larry, RFC15 will not cure the problem, but it is not likely missing. Direct him to the errata page and he should see that the choke is now one with a large body - he should install it. If RFC15 is truly missing, he can temporarily replace it with a short bit of wire. On the VCO problem,

RE: [Elecraft] Need help wid KRC2 config utility

-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:elecraft- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marcus Busch [DL1EKC] Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 1:40 PM Marcus, first try searching on your PC for the DLL it may be there but not running. If that fails you can download it from several

RE: [Elecraft] Need help for sick K1

Rick, Look carefully, then look again and again for the bad solder connection in the K1 tuner. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- When I built my (second) K1-4 last year, it worked fine in all respects, with output as expected. Couple months ago it turned into a K1-2. I got full

Re: [Elecraft] Need help for sick K1

no effect. Neither does course language. 73 Rick K7MW - Original Message - From: Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Rick Dettinger [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2006 5:21 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Need help for sick K1 Rick, Look carefully, then look

RE: [Elecraft] Need help for sick K1

PROTECTED] To: Rick Dettinger [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2006 5:21 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Need help for sick K1 Rick, Look carefully, then look again and again for the bad solder connection in the K1 tuner. 73, Don W3FPR

Re: [Elecraft] Need help for sick K1

Thanks Don - It does. I was using a dummy load and I should have mentioned that I bypassed the tuner in the menu. 73 Rick K7MW Rick, If the problem persists with the tuner in bypass state, the most likely area to look is the wattmeter section of the tuner. 73, Don

RE: [Elecraft] Need help with test stage one power up problems on K2

Jess, In general, if it worked once, the firmware is likley not to blame. Check the soldering on the front panel carefully - especially pin 1 of U1 - you can solder it from the socket side if you cut away a bit of the plastic. The normal reuslt of an unsoldered connection is that it works

RE: [Elecraft] Need help with test stage one power up problems on K2

Quick update. I checked the 4 MHZ oscillator and it is working. On the control board that is. Still no joy. I also unseated, reseated all of the socketed chips and checked for bent, misaligned pins. Socketed chips are as they should be. Also at the suggestion of another, checked to make sure the

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with test stage one power up problems on K2

Front panel's U3 powers the shaft encoder, the push buttons and the pots, makes it look guilty, but it has nothing to do with the LCD display which also fails once every 5 power ups. The control board seems to initialize itself properly whenever the LCDs work, so that will be somewhere down on

Re: [Elecraft] need help listening for KI6WX (now)

wayne burdick wrote: Tom, N0SS, and I are trying to copy KI6WX on 10108 kHz now (0200Z), then 14062 at 0215Z, then 7040 at 0230Z. I arrived in time for the 0230 sked and heard Tom, but I did not hear John. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco

Re: [Elecraft] Need help to cope with the K2-KPA100 Info 080 message

On Jul 19, 2004, at 5:59 PM, Pauli Nunez EA3BLQ wrote: Any new ideas will be more than welcome. Best wishes for good luck to you all. I had a persistant, intermittant INFO 080 message that I finally traced down to a bit of slightly conductive solder flux between the two pins of the AF

Re: [Elecraft] Need help to cope with the K2-KPA100 Info 080 message

Pauli, Is it possible that you popped the 150uH (I think) choke in the rs232 part of the KPA100 when you had it out? If everything else is working, It has to be in either the KPA100 or maybe in the menu setting for the PA. This of course assumes that you have the cable correct that hooks

Re: [Elecraft] Need help to cope with the K2-KPA100 Info 080 message

Hi Did you make the resistor and capacitor changes on the AUX buss. R6 should be 100 ohms and c12 should be .0027 on the control board. C64 should be 100 ohms on the RF board. Don Brown KD5NDB - Original Message - From: Pauli Nunez EA3BLQmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: