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Dwight wrote:
Group,
Had a question about the opperation of the noise blanker in the k1. When
turned on 'low' it almost sounds like an am radio station in the background
noise.
Dwight,
I've noticed the same thing with mine. I always thought it was just me.
73 de Larry W2LJ
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Hi Steve - I've used my Kenwood 43S with my K2 since I got the K2 on the
air and it works 100%...72 Bruce - GO RAIDERS!
72/73 - Bruce ve5rc/ve5qrp - I believe in the KIS principle.
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I'm happy to say that my newly finished serial number 4511 is working
fantastic. The CW only version. Now onto the SSB option. The parts and
packing were just excellent. I hit just two problems that I thought I
should share as this reflector was a really superb searchable help to me.
Thanks to ever
Noise blankers "punch holes" in the signal by turning the I.F. amplifier On
and Off. Hopefully it's off during the noise pulses.
That works really great for killing noise pulses when they are regular
enough for the system to anticipate when the pulses occur.
However, turning the I.F. amplifier
Group,
Had a question about the opperation of the noise blanker in the k1. When
turned on 'low' it almost sounds like an am radio station in the background
noise. Do not notice this on 'high' or when the noise blanker is off.
K1 #382 ,2 band, auto tuner
Dwight N4GSD
Not impossible Jim for Rx - a good selection of adequate "FM Receiver" ICs
around. Tx more difficult as you don't want to increase the LO's phase
noise.for CW/SSB - but could be done without touching the VFO. But where do
you put it all without introducing problems?
73GeoffGM4ESD
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Howard:
The standard means given in the manual for setting the S meter
produces settings that are generally low, i.e., readings that ought be
S9 tend to register much lower than S9. Many people have simply goosed
up their settings so that signals they feel should be S9 register as
such. El
Hi all,
How good is the Kenwood MC-43S hand microphone with the K2? I have been off
the list for a while, but I seem to remember that it was recommended when
the ssb module first got introduced. I was just wondering how well it does
compared to the Elecraft/Heil MD2.
Regards,
Steve, W2MY
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Howard
The K2 has a different total system gain on each band, with highest being
on 40m. So, if you set your S meter to S9 with a certain input on 40m,
then it will read lower on other bands for the same input level.
If I ever want to use the S meter seriously, such as in a single band
contest,
l
For a limited time we are offering our high performance Elecraft/Heil
MD2 desk microphone at better than a 50% discount. Normally $89, it is
now $39 on our web page order form. This microphone provides excellent
audio quality with the K2. I use mine at home on the PL2T studio arm.
We've receiv
I have not tried it, and it may not work well on an SSB rig due to the
BFO. When I was just a young squirt, we used to slope-detect FM on our
good old Heathkit Benton Harbor Lunchboxes which were broad as a hanger
door, and other AM rceivers(Gooney Boxes, etc.). Worked pretty well,
but there
The fine folks at Elecraft may prove me wrong, but ---
I doubt an FM addition to the K2 would be practical. It may require a wider
bandwidth filter for the IF, likely the addition of a limiter and an FM
detector for the receiver, which likely would be easiest implemented as a
separate IF strip
I set up my K2 S meter per the manual. It appeared to work "normally" with S9+
readings on loud signals. I then borrowed an X-gen and used it to "calibrate"
the S-Meter readings. The "calibrated" settings were much lower than the "per
manual" settings, i.e., a signal that was S-9 would read,
Why wait -- consider that even a kit with a large number of parts goes
together just like any other kit, one part at a time. A large kit just
takes longer to complete, but that does not make it more difficult than a
small kit.
There are checks along the way to check your work up to that point
Hi
Any possibility of FM facility for the K2?Preferably on both RX and TX, but
on RX only would be handy especially when using transverters on VHF.
73JimD, GM3UAG
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Mike,
Just to let you know that I have received a very positive response from
Elecraft about the K2's AGC Threshold setting problem..
Your DMM appears to be fine, and I hope that the info I sent you solves your
problem. Would appreciate hearing when you have time.
73,
GeoffGM4ESD
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On Wed, Nov 17, 2004 at 09:44:50AM -0800, Howard W. Ashcraft <[EMAIL
PROTECTED]> appears to have written:
> I am looking for software (preferably Linux, open source) to model
> electronic circuitry. My primary interest is educational. I want to use
> the software to design and investigate cir
Hi Howard.
> I am looking for software (preferably Linux, open source) to model electronic
> circuitry. My primary interest is educational. I want to use the software
> to design and investigate circuits to better understand how they work. I may
> do a little design, as well. Does anyone have
I am going to reply in an odd way and let me explain why. When I first got
into the hobby I wanted to build a kit and I brought the following skill set
to the table;
All thumbs
Eyes are not what they should be {components are really small}
Did not know much about components
Howdy Lee,
The reason seems obvious to me. The Elecraft rigs are so much fun to
use on CW that we, as a group, are on the air running CW more often than
those using lesser rigs. I've tried listening and sending with one of
those lesser rigs and found myself not enjoying it enough to want t
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Don't confuse precision with accuracy. Why not measure some
fresh 1.5 volt batteries (which should actually measure around
1.6 volts), that should give you a quick check of your meter's
accuracy.
73,
Doug
W6JD
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From: "Mike, W8ENG" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Herb
Why don't you start with something like one of the mini-module kits? That
will give you an idea of what to expect and let you develop your soldering
skills if they are lacking. There are some important things to keep in mind
when building kits. One - the right tools - in particular soldering
Buddy wrote:
>...if you're looking to save money by buying a kit, you may well
>find that you aren't saving a bunch...but on the other hands, diehard
>builders will tell you that the experience can't be bought at *any*
>price.
I agree about the price-savings aspect. Good quality kits are not ch
John, isn't the OHR WM2 an in-line wattmeter?
If so, do you have it connected to your KX1 antenna jack and to a good dummy
load?
If your 24 foot wire antenna is connected to the WM2 it will *not* show the
correct power. It requires a 50-ohm non-reactive load to read power
accurately, and the 24
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I am Herb Winn a new ham (kc8ylj). I was going to try to build a kit for my
first
rig but am not sure now. I found the elecraft web and have noticed that all that
is posted is troubles with kits. Is this common ? if so i'm not going to try a kit.
Why don't you build
Herb,
Please don't be discouraged with the reports of problems you see here on the
Elecraft reflector. It is a place where builders can ask questions and help
them resolve difficulties when they arise. These are exceptions rather than
the norm. Those of us who have been around the reflector
Hi Herb,
On Thu, Nov 18, 2004 at 11:48:04AM -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I am Herb Winn a new ham (kc8ylj).
Congratulations on the new ticket--you're in for a great ride! I've
been a ham now myself for (counting on fingers) 17 years, and it's the
best hobby in the world!
I was going to try
Hello Herb
Welcome to the wacky world of ham radio. There are a lot of old timers
here, as well
as relative newcomers (less than 40 years :-) ).
You ask a fair question for a newcomer. The truth is a lot less exciting.
If you follow the building directions in the manual, it is hard to get into
t
Hi, Herb-
First off, welcome to the reflector as well as to amateur radio! You see
troubles posted here because, among other things, this is a forum meant to
field questions of a technical nature. You also see quite a few accolades
and brags as well. When I was a first time builder I found it
Hello Herb!
> I found the elecraft web and have noticed that all that
is posted is troubles with kits. Is this common ?
The Elecraft reflector is useful for folks who have questions or are
looking for help.
The kits are straightforward to construct, and there is plenty of help
available vi
I am Herb Winn a new ham (kc8ylj). I was going to try to build a kit for my
first
rig but am not sure now. I found the elecraft web and have noticed that all that
is posted is troubles with kits. Is this common ? if so i'm not going to try a
kit.
Thanks73 Herb
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Lyle, you understand my DSP access problem, but what do you mean by "drill
down to the K2's real time clock menu item and turn it on"?
The K2 (not the KDSP2) must have the real time clock display enabled for
you to see the KDSP2 menus. See "Initial Checkout" on page 18 of the
KDSP2 manual f
Thanks to Lyle, Bob, and Jim - I now understand the E13.1 0.40 message -
Thanks. Everytime I tap the DISPLAY button, the display goes straight to
the voltage and current readings and bypasses the DSP menu. The second tap
returns to the frequency display.
Lyle, you understand my DSP access probl
Hi everyone,
I just wanted to say that 40 meters CW has been a great band recently. The
last two people I've talked to on 40 were running K2s. The last person I
talked to on 20 CW was running a K2. I just found that to be unusal...the last
three people were running K2s They do sound good..
Robert,
Find the unsoldered connection. It is somewhere. Contact was present when
everything worked before, but has now moved loose.
Work on receive first, then after that is working try the transmit section.
Careful examination of the T/R switch area is a good starting place. Also
check the
Jim,
PSK31 is continuous duty transmission, and the 20 watts idling is also 20
watts transmitting. The heat sink will get quite warm with longer
transmissions, but should not be so hot you cannot keep you hand on it.
Adding the muffin fan would be add extra comfort range even if it is not
r
OK gurus.. I think I am doing this right.
I have advanced requested power just about full scale
I have the transmit audio gain set to about 20w out idling.
I have made sure that I am just below the point where the alc comes on
I get really nice reports
T
A few weekends ago (sweepstakes weekend) I broke out my KX1 in the
back yard to test and play with a few antennas I had been working on.
(Tnx Mike, KK5F-Multi-Band Dipole) The ATU in the KX1 tuned the dipole
beautifully with ~3.5-4 watts out. I then wanted to try the 24' piece of
wire & count
Hi, all concerned:
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Manuals
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Thanks to all who responded.
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Best regards,
Martin
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Hello the list !
I just finished K2 #4498. it was running all test in good condx and Rx and Tx
where in the specs.
I let it in stand by this morning on 7 Mhz and sudenly I read HiCur on and off.
I put down the power level and I still got HiCur any time I close the keyer or
put it in Tune. Power
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