Hi All,
On 25 Dec 2004 at 14:40, John Rader wrote:
Last year I had to replace the1N5711s, D1 D2, after flying with my K2. John
This is really interesting. I'm just facing the same trouble. During last
WAG field operation I used my K2 with everything being fine. At the end of
the contest I
Hi to all !!!
I'm planning to order another K2 very soon, just the basic kit for now,
to listen on other band while TX on other... I know to be careful...
;-)
Is there anybody here that have two K2 with sort kind of similar
setup... any suggestions or comments will be appreciated.
73
Hi Jean-François
I use two K2's in an SO2R (single operator, two radio) configuration for
contesting. I listen to one in one ear and one in the other. They are
controlled via KIO2's with a computer. The software allows me to transmit
on either one, but prevents me from transmitting on both at the
Please John, do you have a link for NA10 ???
I want ear with my K2 and transmit with my IC756, Is't possible
Happy new year for all
73, F5TSB
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In a message dated 12/25/2004 12:43:31 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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Hi Bob,
That's a good idea IMHO. A full sized K2 for those who don't need small
size. Give more importance to having room for fingers to twist knobs
without hitting the ones close by and etc.
In a message dated 12/26/04 2:48:52 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
A full sized K2 for those who don't need small
size. Give more importance to having room for fingers to twist knobs
without hitting the ones close by and etc. From what I'm seeing the
performance
Hi folks -
Could some one bring up to date on what to expect for drift if I build a
new K2/100 vs a K2 with the 100w amp separated? My understanding is that
initially it was a better idea to keep the amp separate - that
combining it in the box with the K2 increased drift - a bit frustrating
Tim, NZ7C asked:
Could some one bring up to date on what to expect for drift if I build a
new K2/100 vs a K2 with the 100w amp separated? My understanding is that
initially it was a better idea to keep the amp separate - that
combining it in the box with the K2 increased drift - a bit
Update 12/26/04:
Did some additional testing with the oscilloscope today and it seems that
the balanced modulator IC may be the problem. traced the mic input from the
pin #5 of the P1 connector, to the input (U3-pin4) and output (U3-7) of the
speech compressor with the expected amplification.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I think that a lot of K2 owners, particularly contesters and DXers, get
around the small size of the K2 by using computer control. That way they have a
small rig for portable use and a big computer display for home use. The big
remote knob (CRS* is causing me to block
How about just a big front panel replacement? More buttons!
On Mon, 27 Dec 2004, Hank Kohl K8DD wrote:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I think that a lot of K2 owners, particularly contesters and DXers, get
around the small size of the K2 by using computer control. That way they
have a small rig
Ron -
Thank you - that brings me right up to date and good news as well!
73/Tim NZ7C
Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
Tim, NZ7C asked:
Could some one bring up to date on what to expect for drift if I build a
new K2/100 vs a K2 with the 100w amp separated? My understanding is that
initially it was a
Well ... radio gods just don't seem to favor a path between here and
wherever Kevin is located. A number of checkins were strong, but Kevin
was very (very) weak again on 20, and it took several checkins before I
could even copy his call. Noise from all sources was blessedly low
too. Needless to
You could copy his call? How lucky!
It wasn't that strong here in Georgia. I did hear enough rhythm to be
certain it was Kevin's fist, but I don't think I heard an entire call. He
had been much stronger before with another op (W0QQS) so I blasted away my
call. I think he heard my 10 watts/low
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Since I sent the last reply to Mr. Fujinaka, we will try again.
This is the one thing I would like to see, a slightly larger front
panel with possibly a Multi-line LCD display, and dedicated buttons
for a few more of the major functions.
Or maybe
Being an old, retired engineer, my first question would be What needs
to be changed? Not counting the FM-only VHF/UHF stuff, all my radios
have vastly differing characteristics. The FT-847 does a great job on
satellites, VHF/UHF (all modes), digital HF modes, and general
coverage. It's a
For those of you who have helped Andy I thought I would mention the site
with his updates has moved to
http://www.gm6nx.com/bbs2 for now
Nothing new on it at this point just worth a mention for those of you who
have bookmarked it.
John
(GM1BSG)
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Holiday Greetings:
When a K2 is set to zerobeat the 10 Mhz WWV carrier, should the
pitch of the WWV tones not change when toggling between CW and CW
reverse in CW mode or between USB and LSB as toggled by CW reverse? And,
when the pitch does not change, the difference between the frequency
My Christmas gift (OK, I opened it early) says Info 090 when powered
up. According to the manual this is EEPROM Test #1 failed.
At power up, relays click for a short period, and the display says INFO
090. The front panel buttons make the display change to many wonderful
and cryptic things that
John,
The 'proper' answer depends on what you consider 'zero-beat' to be. In CW
mode, you would want to hear the WWV carrier at your chosen sidetone pitch
for a real 'zero-beat' setting - AND the displayed frequency will be offset
by the sidetone pitch amount.
If you are using SSB, there
Greg,
Congratulations on your early Christmas gift!!! Sorry it is giving you
problems.
Before you start ripping things out or suspecting bad components, remember
that the design does work (and works very well), and that components rarely
fail.
The most likely problem is a poor solder
Well, knowing Greg and the quality of his workmanship, I'd doubt that
bad soldering is the problem. Also, his rf test bench is probably on the
same level of, say, Ron's.
Searching the web didn't show us much info on Info 090. Too bad it
wasn't Info 80.
On Sun, 26 Dec 2004, W3FPR - Don Wilhelm
I wonder how much of the desire for a bigger K2 could be satisfied with
a remote front panel? I have often thought of building a remote head
for the KIO2 using the $40 Olimex PIC front panel board (now from
sparkfun.com) for use with a backpack.
The same idea could be used for a bigger front
Good Evening Folks,
Well that was interesting! There are some die hards out there who take
time from their Scrabble games and feasts to check in with us on ECN. QSB
plagued both nets with QRN rising near the end of the 20 meter net. QRN
and QSB were strong on 40 the entire time. But we
I do have to disagree. I consider myself a careful builder and do not often
make mistakes, but even so, for myself, the most probable cause of failure
with an Elecraft kit is an unsoldered connection, so without remark about
the quality of Greg's workmanship, I hold to my statement - 'check
Has anyone given consideration for a ECN on 80m some evening?
Carry on
Bill_Harris
Well ... radio gods just don't seem to favor a path between here and
wherever Kevin is located. A number of checkins were strong, but Kevin
was very (very) weak again on 20, and it took several checkins
Don,
That is almost exactly my point! I think the K2 provides all the hooks
for a larger front panel based on a standard computer of some sort.
For backpack operation, I want something like the traditional mobile
detachable head, like Ken WB6MLC does with his Yaesu rig. I don't want
to
Happy Holidays Everyone,
While waiting for another inductor from Elecraft to hopefully increase the PLL
reference oscillator range , I decided to go ahead and align the receive on 40
meters. In no time I was hearing CW out of the phones. So with that I decided
the receiver must be working and
You're right, most of the failures I've had with projects have been from
misplaced parts or poor solder, but I usually spot them before sniveling
for help. In this case, I spent a couple hours looking at it for part
placement errors, and looked at every solder joint under my stereo
microscope
oops.
I spotted the error. in my lust for perfect soldering, I stuck the
control board under the microscope I normally use for surface mount
work, and carefully installed C45 in the wrong place.. but very
neatly, with shiny solder ;-(
The field of view under the 'scope is very
Hank Kohl K8DD wrote:
I would like to see a K2Big - maybe even take my K2/100, strip the case
and front panel and PCB's and
put it in an upgrade box!
73HankK8DD
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Why not a big front plate where you can plug in 2 times the RF board.
Guys,
Wouldn't it be much cheaper just to get a magnifying glass?
:-) :-) :-)
Happy New Year!
On Dec 26, 2004, at 10:46 PM, Peter wrote:
I would like to see a K2Big - maybe even take my K2/100, strip the
case
and front panel and PCB's and
put it in an upgrade box!
- Jack Brindle, W6FB
Hello K2'ers!
Maybe the K2 is big enough like it is for portable use and qrp work but I will
also like a bigger front pannel with some more comfortable tunning knob.
Bigger front pannel would also accomodate more buttons (without sub functions)
like XFIL independent selection or at least
Don, W3FPR wrote:
I wonder how much of the desire for a bigger K2 could be satisfied with
a
remote front panel?...
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Might work for me Don if it was a box with knobs and buttons. After 60 or 80
hours wailing at a keyboard working each week, I yearn for some knobs to
twiddle
Or!
Why not keep the K2 as is and get a K2RX only that can be mounted along with
the K2 as a second RX making 2band rx possible.
It also have to be muted by K2 tx and if possible the K2RX frequency can be
transfered to the K2 for instant tx.
It also must work as a stand alone unit that would be
Greg WB7RSG wrote
I spotted the error. in my lust for perfect soldering, I stuck the
control board under the microscope I normally use for surface mount work,
and carefully installed C45 in the wrong place.. but very
neatly, with shiny solder ;-(
All,
If a larger remote front panel is the proper answer, then why not simply
use one of the K2 enabled software control programs which can add function
as well as size and flexibility? The N4PY software and Ham Radio Deluxe are
two examples. The 'panel' can be as large as your computer
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