On Monday, 15th August 2005, Ian Maude G0VGS wrote:
I run a Heil HC5 element with my K2 (#4044) and the mods I used are
simple. I changed out the capacitors on the SSB board to give me the
2.2k mod and changed R14 on the board to 10k. These 2 mods are all it
took to get my audio sounding
it works for me. so far I am in the process of soldering the billion or so
caps in the main board and going on my 3rd tube of solder :)
all of the preliminary test are good I have issues with my DVM measuring to
1M ohm. but when the first assembly of the unit all resistance checks
perfect
Isn't there a mode to not actually transmit? I am not sure that causing
interference on the band is a good suggestion.. How about into a dummy
load instead?
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When the KX-1 is tuned to a frequency several KHz outside the ham band, the
transmitter is automatically disabled and all you get is the sidetone when
it is keyed. I think the display will say Error when keyed. Sorry I didn't
make this clear before. I didn't mean to suggest that one should
Isn't there a mode to not actually transmit?
Yes. Hold the KX1's Band/Speed button to bring up the keying speed. As long
as you're in the speed display, the transmitter is disabled.
--Andrew, NV1B
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Come on guys... there is a POWER=0 feature to practice without
sending morse...you should use it instead of other marginal method..
did you read my post or the manual ?? ;-) ;-) ;-)
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Hi Jeff,
You will need a microphone with lots of gain. I use the Elecraft (Heil)
MD2, which I believe is still available from Elecraft at a reduced price.
What crystal filter bandwidth did you use in your KSB2 adapter? I
widened the bandwidth in mine to 2.2 kHz by changing capacitors CA CP
Ralph, VE7OM wrote :
I've just purchased a KX1 and I expect to use it on vacations etc.
What is the collective thinking for an outboard 12VDC rechargeable
battery pack I can use with this little gem?
I'm looking for something that I can take away with me that will last
for a week or so
Hi all,
Well I guess just about everyone has bumped into the slider switch and gotten
the battery low message.
I'm just curious as what the purpose of that slider is? In other words, when
is it appropriate to to switch it over?
Inquiring minds want to know!
Tnx
Tom
WB2QDG
K2 1103
I use a Heil ProSet ic - it is for the Icom radios and uses an
electrotet element
and it works fine for little SSB that I operate - people tell me that I
sound like
me (unfortunately!).
With the ProSets with HC4 HC5 elements it sounds OK - could use a bit
more audio,
I guess, but people
I have a real nice K1, with built in anteena tuner, 4 band
module,40/20/30/15, and MFJ-1317 switching power supply,$375.00, plus shipping.
Nick,
[EMAIL PROTECTED], 303-258-7901
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You must be a
I use the Heil Proset Plus with the HC4/HC5 elements as well as the smaller BM5
(I think that is the model number, has HC5 and one earpiece, I use mostly for
HF Mobile). I changed R14 on the SSB Board from 1k to 10k and that helped it
work much better, increasing the gain. I used it for the
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Hi all, Well I guess just about everyone has bumped into the slider
switch and gotten the battery low message.
I'm just curious as what the purpose of that slider is? In other
words, when is it appropriate to to switch it over?
It was intended to allow you to use the
I'm feeling dumber than a rock here, but in following instructions on
alignment of filters using spectrogram I am trying to find how to turn off
AFIL (and/or SSB?) so that alignment is accurate... What is the order in the
menu for turning it/them off? Can someone please tell me each step of
Ralph,
Another possibility if weight is not a concern: I use 2 7.2V R/C
batteries (3000 mAh) in series with a 1N4000 to drop the voltage a bit.
This is ideal for the KX1 because the voltage remains high (13+)
throughout discharge which maximizes the rf output. The KX1 will easily
run a
I'm feeling dumber than a rock here, but in following instructions on
alignment of filters using spectrogram I am trying to find how to turn
off AFIL (and/or SSB?) so that alignment is accurate... What is the
order in the menu for turning it/them off?
If you have no KAF2 or KDSP2, then it is
Yes, there is a practice sending mode.
Go to the menu, turn the VFO until you see PLY, tap the VFO button to
toggle
Between transmit or 0 for practice.
Jay
W6CJ
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I still have the following items left for sale:
K2 - Xcvr (ser # 35xx) w/latest firmware
KPA100 - 100w Amp
KSB2 - SSB adapter
KAT100 - ATU
KDSP2 - DSP module
All cables, manuals, errata sheets etc. plus a Kenwood hand mic
included.
Everything is nicely built and works
On Monday 15 August 2005 18:18, Lou Roux wrote:
Price $1525.00 shipped w/insurance to conus only. Postal money
order/cashiers check only please.
Lou,
The cashier's check request is why I'm writing.
A cashier's check guarantees only that the person
depositing it will receive the
On Aug 15, 2005, at 2:36 AM, David Morley W8IXY wrote:
it works for me. so far I am in the process of soldering the
billion or so
caps in the main board and going on my 3rd tube of solder :)
Tube of solder? What kind of solder are you using?
I guess I've never looked at anything but
So far, I've read that a 25 to 28-foot wire and 16-foot radial will work
with the KX-1 and internal tuner over all three bands.
Are there any other good wire and radial length combinations?
Thanks
Jay
W6CJ
KX-1 #1204
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Small correction, guys. When the KX-1 attempts to transmit out of band (and
doesn't),
the display reads End, not Error. I was thinking of my VX-2's response
to attempted
out of band transmitting. Sorry.
Grif, KF4JG
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How about a roll of 1 lb. solder lasting 40 years?
If you do not use much solder on joints, it will last that long thru a dozen
kits and projects.
Stuart
K5KVH
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Mike,
Please clarify why one would want to turn off SSB when doing filter
alignment. It is normal to align the SSB filters as well as the CW filters
when doing a complete job. If you have the KAF2 installed, you may want to
turn off the low pass filter so it will not roll off the high frequency
FS: K2/100 with the following options:
1. K2 S/N 34_ _
2. KPA100 INTERNAL AMP
3. KDSP2
4. KAT100-1
5. KSB2
6. K60XV
7. KNB2
8. K160RX
9. MH2 - HANDMIKE(NEW)
10. FDIMP
This radio is in like new condition upgraded to latest
rev level. 2.5 SSB MOD, Keying Bandwidth Mod, etc.
Filters
Jay,
41' with 16' c.p. works under 1.3 and better for me for all three bands
provided I experiment with the c.p. placement.
72, Gil NN4CW
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Hi guys/gals,
I recently pulled my KBT2 out of my K2 (the battery hasn't been charged for
over a year after I abused it last summer by overcharging with an unregulated
solar panel). I've been operating over a year now on an outboard 'car start'
portable battery pack (12 AH) and have had very
My K2 (and I) took a small hit whilst at relatively great altitude in ZS6. At
over 5000 feet storms creep up on you fast and I did not see this one coming
until it was almost too late. There was a crack; the K2 went completely dead
and there was a small arc as I unplugged everything and threw
We knew what you meant. I like practicing with the VFO out-of-band rather
than buried under some menu item because you can just glance at the rig and
see END telling you you are not outputing. Otherwise, I wonder how many guys
finish code practice, forget that P=0 and end up wondering why nobody
My K2 (and I) took a small hit whilst at relatively great altitude in ZS6. At
over 5000 feet storms creep up on you fast and I did not see this one coming
until it was almost too late. There was a crack; the K2 went completely dead
and there was a small arc as I unplugged everything and threw
I have a K2 with the KPA100 installed and have just finished the KAT100. I
power the rig with an Astron SS30. I have been thinking about where to get
power for the KAT100. What I am thinking about doing is to remove and/or
jumper D10 in the K2. This would put 12V on the K2's J3 (12V DC Jack)
That's how I power both of my K2-100/KAT100 setups. I put a small pico
fuse across the diode, just in case I do something silly. You can put
it on the bottom of the board, and if you want to restore normal ops it
comes out quite easily.
Ken K6MR
Brent Sutphin WB4X wrote:
I have a K2 with
I wonder if an RF choke across the antenna and ground terminals might
give some protection?
Jay
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Subject: [Elecraft] Lightning
This coming weekend will be the August version of the Flying Pigs QRP
Club International's monthly Run For The Bacon. The Sprint will be held
Sunday evening from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT or for those of you really,
really into Zulu time, from 0100 to 0300 UTC Monday morning.
The Sprint is open
A choke will bleed off the static charges, but can be easily blown by too
much static voltage opening the winding. Instead put a 100,000 ohm 2 watt
resistor across the feed line. It will allow the full power RF to pass, but
take the static to ground, if the line feeder is coax. If not coax,
Hello,
Look for WA3WSJ operating from numerous covered bridges in Lancaster
County, PA. I will operate at the covered bridges closest to where the
movie Witness was filmed twenty years ago. If you work WA3WSJ while I'm
in Lancaster County, I will send out a very special qsl card tied in
with the
On Monday 15 August 2005 23:32, Edward R. Breneiser wrote:
Event:WA3WSJ Witness the Movie Covered Bridge Tour
Date: September 3-4, 2005
Freq: 7.280mhz, 14.280mhz, 18.138mhz
Call: WA3WSJ
QSL: WA3WSJ CBA
Ed,
Will you reply,mixed mode with CW, if not CW, to
those of us
I am at the point where I am testing the PLL reference oscillator. To
the
best of my ability, I have verified the components, values, assembly and
solder connections.
When I put the K2 in freq counter mode, the PLL freq is not correct. Pushing
the band + displays about 1620-1640 and
Jess,
One of the likely problems may be a solder bridge on the thermistor board
itself. First check to see that the voltage at U6 pin 5 is 4 volts - if it
is substantially different than 4 volts, you for sure have a poblem on the
thermistor board.
The PLL temperature compensation keeps the PLL
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