Yes folks,
It is me again. I have a special request to make of the lucky few
Elecraft owners who live in either Delaware or South Dakota. Could you
please brush off your key or paddles and try checking in to my humble
net? I would appreciate it very much if you could knock the last two
st
Good Evening,
Becker and Fagan's Bodhisattva in the headphones, soldering iron in hand,
circuit design that was on paper is working in real life; I feel like
Pagliaci. So it goes. The tuner and SWR bridge are working nicely. Now
to crunch them down to fit in a backpack and be rugged enough f
W3FPR added:
> -Original Message-
... - but I just can't pull some things
> through on the K2 that I can with the 950 fitted with decent after-market
> filters.
Comparing the K2 to any other rig outfitted with after-market filters is not
really a fair comparison. It does make me
The Xytronics soldering station you are considering is a fine choiceI
borrowed an Xytronics model 168 soldering station (different model, but
similar, has analog temp meter) to assemble the first 1/2 of my K2, when my
"lender" needed it to be returned for his own projects. I purchased a
T
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Any way to reserve it HI HI
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I got s/n 3000, Don. A customer will get s/n 5000 sometime soon, but
I'm not sure who
73,
Wayne
N6KR
On Mar 5, 2005, at 5:46 PM, W3FPR - Don Wilhelm wrote:
Don't worry much about it - I would bet that someone at Elecraft will
be
getting SN 5000 - maybe Wayne - the plan was that he was to
In a message dated 06/03/05 01:53:56 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
There seems to be almost a wiring standard on 8 pin mics?
I tried yet another 8 pin mic from a ts-850 and TS-50.
-
Only if you are sticking to microphones used with Kenwoo
W3FPR - Don Wilhelm wrote:
Comparing the K2 to any other rig outfitted with after-market filters is not
really a fair comparison. It does make me wonder how the K2 would do with
similar after-market filters -- alas, those filters do not seem to exist.
With almost 5000 K2s out there now, I wond
> -Original Message-
... - but I just can't pull some things
> through on the K2 that I can with the 950 fitted with decent after-market
> filters.
Comparing the K2 to any other rig outfitted with after-market filters is not
really a fair comparison. It does make me wonder how the
G3RXQ shared with us some measurements he made & commented:
This performance was very much better than I expected. The passband has,
however
about a 2dB ripple in it.
I think it is this ripple that makes using my K2 on SSB seem tiring
to listen to as compared to other rigs. Reducing the band
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I found my Kenwood MC-60 mic is wired perfectly pin to pin if you leave out
the base holder with the pre-amp in it.
The on/off switch on the mic it self works for PTT with lock. I seem to
have plenty of millivolts to drive the k2 into ALC COMPRSSION.
I also randomly used a mic from my har
Don't worry much about it - I would bet that someone at Elecraft will be
getting SN 5000 - maybe Wayne - the plan was that he was to get SN 1000 (or
was it 2000), but that fell thru, so I would guess that Wayne is due for a
new one. I don't have any inside info here - just an 'off the cuff' guess.
Hey, that would be a slick promotion. If you get
#5000...H
or the first 10 after # 5000 gets a
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Mick,
Set the K2 jumpers for the Kenwood configuration, plug in your Goldline and
give it a try. You may eventually find that you would benefit from a
preamp, but it will work as is - at least my Heil HC4 and HC5 elements
provide adequate (but not a lot of reserve) output for the K2 with the SSBA
Mick,
I might believe 3.75 volts or above may be OK, but if you have run out of
adjustment range at 3.3 volts, something is wrong.
First, check the voltage out of your 8 volt regulator (Control Board U4).
If it is OK, look at the schematic for the Control Board (lower left corner)
to identify the
There were a number of external RF speech processor products
available in the early 80s. I can't find the schematic for my Kenpro
KP-601, but popping the cover I see something potentially
home-brewable (all this discussion drove me to find it, as after
changing compression ratios of the KSB2's co
Thanks Jim.
I will try that
Mick M1MGD..
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Hi all
I have a Heil goldline with Kenwood adaptor cable that I used with
my TS-870 I would like to use this mic with the K2.
Do I need a mic pre amp or do I just set the jumpers for a standard kwd.
Thanks Mick M1MGDK2 #4785..
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Hi all
I have just finished alignment and test part 1 all is good
except the test for setting the AGC threshold when I adjust R1
i can only get a max voltage of 3.30v is this ok ?.
Thanks Mick M1MGD..
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Neal,
It covers setup and alignment (not operating), but you will find an extract
from the K2 manual on my website www.qsl.net/w3fpr. Most of the Operating
information is in the K2 manual in a single section (Chapter 8 -
'Operation')
73,
Don W3FPR
> -Original Message-
>
> I have seen th
I use a http://www.niftyaccessories.com/Elecraft_RefGuide.htm manual. Take a
look.
Regards de Jim
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From: "Neal Campbell and Sarah Ferrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Elecraft Reflector"
Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2005 5:26 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Operator's manual?
I have seen the 'cheat sheet' that was graciously posted on the
elecraft website but has anyone ever built an operators manual for the
K2?
It would have the setup and operating sections of the K2, KPA100 and
all of the modules. Today I have to look through a bunch of things
(although its easy
I've tried everything Gary and I have thought of to get some
distortion out of my K2/100 on SSB. I now suspect the
trouble is with the KSB2.
I would like to swap out my KSB2 for a known working module.
I would be glad to pay shipping each way as well as whatever
is needed for the privilege o
Glad to know that Eric and Thank You for the info.
73s
john-n3drk
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From: "Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "n3drk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: "elecraft"
Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2005 5:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] question on archives
> Sounds
Sounds like you are looking at the qth.net Elecraft archive. We have two
different archives.
The one on qth.net is -not- searchable.
The one on ac6rm.net is more advanced and -is- searchable by keyword.
It also displays each day of postings by subject in a web format for
easy daily scanning.
Up until today, I have only used my K2 on 75 SSB and 40 and 20 cw.
Today I actually tried some 20 meter ssb, and I have very low output. On
all the bands, with my K2-100 setup, where I leave the power pot, I get
70 watts (CW) out agreeing with the K2 display within 10%. On 75 and 40,
I can g
They wanted to get the best possible antenna for going mobile(Car)
True, one cannot use a 16 foot whip on the exact center of the car for the
best omni directional performance.
Some swear by a 7 foot whip that has a load coil in the middle.
Should you go fiber glass or metal whip. One t
My MGB wasn't quite as sexy but served the same purpose..the YL
has been my XYL for the last 40 years.
Doug
W6JD
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From: "Larry Phipps" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Tim O'Rourke" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc:
Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2005 7:53 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Tight
How difficult is building the DSP module.I see the A/D D/A board is
built.Excellent!
How about the rest of the DSP.I see there is a larger board under the
a/d;;d/a board
Consider downloading the KDSP2 manual from the Elecraft website and
looking it over. The kit portion is pretty straightfo
For Sale: A K2 top cover with a KIO2, KAT2 and KBT2 installed in perfect
working order, ready to plug in and use. This top cover was put on the
shelf when replaced by a KPA100. I haven't used it since the first of the
year so I'm selling it. All items work great and are ready to go. The KIO2
co
Would like to trade a real nice condition IC-706 MKII G (160 meters through
440) for a K2 with options. Icom has the following that comes with it:
350 HZ CW Filter
Saratoga E-Z PSK interface
Third party Computer interface (similar to the Icom CI-V)
Amp relay cable
Separation Kit
Tuner control mod
I was just wondering if anyone has come up with a protective cover for the K2.
One perhaps made of leather, or ballastin nylon. It would fit tightly around
the radio with openings for the speaker and the heat sink area, and allowed
access to the front pannel. I guess what I am thinking about is
On Sat, 2005-05-03 at 14:35 -0500, n3drk wrote:
> I would like to find posts on the reflector such as tweaking the K2 but I
> sure would hate to open up every month for the past 4 years. Is there a
> summary or index somewhere? Sure would be nice if the archive had a search
> engine.
It does have
Mike
I strongly recommend the AADC L/C IIB
(http://www.mtechnologies.com/aade/#lcm)
It has become a pretty much a standard for QRPers interesting in
homebrewing.
It is far more accurate and useful than the L and/or C measuring ability
of most DMMs.
When my sons were growing up and got into cars, I
Mike wrote:
I need to upgrade some of my gadgets, though, and one
is the DMM - my current one doesn't measure capacitance. Does anyone
have any recommendations? Would the cheap one at
http://multimeterwarehouse.com/DT9205f.htm
be good enough? It's the age old challenge of trying to not
Mike,
The soldering station you have in mind will do just fine; I am sure.
Personally, I have used Weller soldering tools. I use them at work and
am just "used" to them. The one that you're looking at from Jameco
looks like it will do the job just fine.
As far as the DVM goes, I didn't us
Hi all,
I'm a week or two new to the list and am preparing to jump into a K2
building project. I need to upgrade some of my gadgets, though, and one
is the DMM - my current one doesn't measure capacitance. Does anyone
have any recommendations? Would the cheap one at
http://multimeterwa
John,
Sverre Holm LA3ZA maintains a very good composite list of mods for the K2 -
both 'Elecraft approved' and others.
Look at - http://www.qsl.net/la3za/K2/mod.html or link to it from the
Elecraft website www.elecraft.com.
73,
Don W3FPR
> -Original Message-
>
>
> I would like to find p
I would like to find posts on the reflector such as tweaking the K2 but I
sure would hate to open up every month for the past 4 years. Is there a
summary or index somewhere? Sure would be nice if the archive had a search
engine.
73s
john-n3drk
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I am glad a 100W test was conducted. It is in high SWR that a tuner shows
its true colors.
Take this other companies record. We all know this company. I would say
all hams have owned one of their skimpy tuner/watt/swr/dummy load all in ones.
They are infamouse for parts not firmly in pla
In a message dated 3/5/2005 10:49:28 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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> One of our field testers set up the tuner on all bands using three
> different antennas, then transmitted at 100 watts intermittently.
Wayne:
You meant: "One of our intrepid field testers courageously t
On Sat, 2005-05-03 at 12:22 -0500, Chuck Mabbott wrote:
> He will want to make sure he does a VE3/Call or Call/VE3 depending what
> net you talk to.
Call/VE3 only, actually. Here's the relevant excerpt from RIC-2:
2. The operator of an amateur station licensed by the Government of the United
Like I said originally.
Thinking begets trouble..See now I'm in trouble
again for thinking [g].
tnx de 'rc" kc5wa
W3FPR - Don Wilhelm wrote:
RC,
That would be great if you could get it to work - but it won't (at least not
as you expect). The other half of the antenna system is m
RC,
That would be great if you could get it to work - but it won't (at least not
as you expect). The other half of the antenna system is missing with a 1/4
wave wire, you need a return path for the RF wave - any end fed wire needs
something to work against to complete the antenna system, and RF b
Ditto here!
73,
Henry - K4TMC
K2 #3137
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Hi Everyone,
First my thanks to everyone who has responed to my
previous email on the same subject.
Just a quick progress report. I've proceeded thru
part one alignment of the RF board. Functioned as
designed!! Also have finished the voltage(?), freq
counter and RF probes.
The only additional
He will want to make sure he does a VE3/Call or Call/VE3 depending what
net you talk to. The key is so the Canadian Ops know he is in country. A
bunch of nice guys over there!
73 Chuck AA8VS
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To:
Sent: Friday, March 04, 2
"3 resonate wires mated on 3 banana plugs will eliminate the need for the
KXAT1"
I'll add my $0.02 here. If you use a 1/4-wave radiator (33' on 40m) then
you need a 1/4-wave radial "system". I say "system" because you should use
4 radial wires to make effective vertical antenna with elevated rad
Hello all,
If you are my first or last QSO during the EPA QRP Club Polar Bear
Moonlight Madness Event on 3/25, you'll receive a nice National
Geographic Polar Bear Mouse Pad for FREE! Yes, the operative word here
is FREE! To look at it just click the link below.
http://www.wa3wsj.com/files/Pola
Thanks to all who made suggestions on the reflector. I have ordered a 40
meter hamstick. But in the meantime, I have been using a 24 foot piece of wire
attached to a magnetic mount I have on the roof of my Jeep (I attach it to an
old two meter whip I had).It seems to work okay. I am not yet a
You fared better than I did Tim. I had a '76 Europa Twin Cam, the black
JPS job with gold pinstripes. Eventually sold it for lack of garage
space... my wife was happy, my son hated me ;-) I loved scaring people
by taking corners at speeds they thought were impossible.
Still married after 28 ye
Let me add an addendum. My thoughts are running more towards field days
and camping. Then I get to SIT
[g] de "rc" kc5wa
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The T1 is rated at 20 W SSB/CW and 10 W FM/AM/digital modes, but we
wanted to make sure it could survive brief operation at much higher
power levels.
One of our field testers set up the tuner on all bands using three
different antennas, then transmitted at 100 watts intermittently. As
expecte
Thinking begets trouble. While reading the "KXAT1" manual. Pages 9 & 10
show a random length wire antenna system using a "POMONA 1296 BNC to
Dual Binding post adapter (mouser #565-1296 $11.83 or jameco #99354
$5.29). To my way of thinking ( here comes the trouble) 3 resonate wires
mated on 3 b
In 70's tight short skirts were popular.
I drove a Lotus and enjoyed the view
watching dates slide in and out of the Europa.
BTW still have car and girl friend is my wife
for last 33 years. Tim W4YN
Tim O'Rourke
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On Mar 5, 2005, at 3:27 AM, Stewart Baker wrote:
Anyone any experience of, or thoughts about adding another 3 crystals
to the K2
2nd crystal filter ?
Hi Stewart,
The present 2-crystal filter (as on newer units, or older units with
the 2nd XFIL mod) is very carefully designed to provide dif
Hello Stewart,
Tail end IF Filter: Given that the prime purpose of the 2nd IF Crystal
filter is to reduce wideband noise created by the MC1350 IF amplifier, which
comes out as audio "hiss", yes a better filter would do a better job
provided that it is wider than the SSB filter. BUT I suspect that
Thanks Lyle,
Its not RTC is just dashes and any AFIL setting is 'not installed' so I
will check point 6.
I will let you know!
On Mar 4, 2005, at 11:41 PM, Lyle Johnson wrote:
Hello Neal,
> I cannot get the initializing led to flicker on my kdsp2.
> When I do the voltage checks, I really c
I'm trying to figure out why the AGC feed (IF OUT) is taken off before the 2nd
Xtal filter in the K2.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
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Anyone any experience of, or thoughts about adding another 3 crystals to the K2
2nd crystal filter ?
73
Stewart G3RXQ
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