[Elecraft] Elecraft K2 7615

Hello Aaron, Let me be the naughty boy and speak the otherwise. I once built a KDSP2 and eventually sold it in return for a KAF2.  I am mostly a phone operator and found the artifact from KDSP2 was terrible.  Especially in the NR noise reduction, no matter how I adjusted the settings, I was

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Touchscreens

Touch screen on a transceiver: - a vertical screen is not so easy to tap - a touchscreen probably drives down cost Arie PA3A __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Options

Ted, If you do decide to go the K2 route with the KPA100/KAT100, you might consider putting them _both_ external in one package via the EC2 enclosure. Check Alan W3DVX's site: http://wilcoxengineering.com/kpa100-in-ec2/ OR Ken KE4RG's blog:

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Options

Hi Ted and the group I built my K2 in the spring of 2000 and put in most every option that was offered. I had the KAF2 first and kept it when I bought the KDSP2. I am glad I kept it as after a year or so I went back from the KDSP2 to the KAF2. I just never did like the sound of the KDSP2 and

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Options

Dauer, If you operate mostly CW, you will find the KAF2 quite adequate. But if you operate SSB in crowded band conditions (contests mostly), you will want to go with the KDSP2. Both have the Real Time Clock included. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/6/2015 11:45 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: Still exploring

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility Save Configeration freezes

G'day, FWIW config save on my Win7/64 box with 38400 bit/sec between it and the K3 takes about 4 seconds beginning to end. Regards, Mike VP8NO On 07/09/2015 00:44, way235 via Elecraft wrote: way235 wrote I am using version 1.15.8.18 with windows 7. The save configuration bar goes to about

Re: [Elecraft] Ordered today!

Maybe Elecraft should offer to sell "vanity" serial numbers for their equipment. Sounds like a good way to extract some extra bucks from people who find such trivial things important. Having a great piece of equipment isn't enough? 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 2015-09-06 11:09 PM, Phil

[Elecraft] K2 Options

Re the filter options for a new K2 - Thanks to all who replied, both on-list and off. Very helpful, as always. The order goes in today. Ted, KN1CBR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] KX3 KXPD3 FS

Original owner - non-smoker - worked fine for me but bought a Begali Adventure (fantastic key) so now this is excess to my needs. Has the spring mod package and wire jumper mod. $85 shipped USA Thanks, Joe, w9jc Sent from my iPhone __

Re: [Elecraft] FW: K2 Options

On Mon,9/7/2015 6:48 AM, Bert Craig wrote: Although the K3 has better specs than the venerable K2, I have read that, particularly for CW, the K2's receiver is more pleasurable to "listen to." The K2 on SSB sounds fine when set for the full bandwidth TX filter, but just awful when set for

[Elecraft] FS KAT-100-1 Auto Tuner (Built) for K2

I am selling my KAT-100-1 auto tuner. I sold the K2 a few years ago and the buyer did not want the tuner. The tuner worked well with my K2. PLEASE NOTE: The control cable (not the KIO2 accessory which is NOT INCLUDED) as mentioned on page 25 of manual was lost. I ordered the parts to

Re: [Elecraft] FW: K2 Options

The basic K2 is less than the price of a K3/K3S, but consider that the K3/K3S is an all mode 160 thru 6 meter transceiver, including AM and FM modes, and uses DSP for modulation/demodulation and filtering as well as most of the other functions, making it an SDR transceiver that can be upgraded

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility Save Configeration freezes

You might want to look at your computer. It sounds to me like K3Utility has no problem gathering the configuration information, but your computer is having trouble saving the data to the file. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/6/2015 11:44 PM, way235 via Elecraft wrote: way235 wrote The Save Configuration

[Elecraft] FW: K2 Options

Yep, I thought about that - as soon as the K3S came out. But the K2 costs less; it offers more kit building, which I enjoy; and it would be easier to answer for when the XYL asks ³Why do you need TWO of those?" Ted, KN1CBR > > >On 9/6/15, 11:01 PM, "Nr4c" wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] FW: K2 Options

Although the K3 has better specs than the venerable K2, I have read that, particularly for CW, the K2's receiver is more pleasurable to "listen to." The KAF2 was specifically mentioned. Vy 73 de Bert WA2SI Sent from my android device.

[Elecraft] MFJ-297 mic

Anyone using the MFJ-297 desk mic for a K2? My setup is compatible with ICOM mic connector so this should mate up to my K2 FB. Thanks and 73 ed __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] FW: K2 Options

Great fun to build, Ted. When I "finished" my K2 I was almost sad to see the project go. But it was 4 years or so of fun, from mid-1999 thru 2003 or so, as the new options (SSB, KPA100, etc.) came available. And since then some upgrades, here and there -- even some 3rd party add-ins. The K2,

[Elecraft] KX3 - DC Plug +

... Solutions found. One of the pad of the KX3s DC connector was disconnected. I simply removed the side panel, and with a thin point soldering tool, the place was sufficient to get to the pad (while protecting the plastic) and re-solder it Hope that it will hold ... simple solution. And

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Options

On 9/6/2015 8:45 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: > In case it matters I plan to operate CW only, and would probably go > for the internal KPA100 and the external KAT100. Thanks for whatever > counsel might be offered . . . That's the set-up that I have and have been pleased with it (the rig never

[Elecraft] K3 External key out

I connected my K3, external key out to my loop antenna control box to shut of the power to the amplifier when the K3 transmitter is keyed. It works fine in SSB mode but it CW it has no effect. Did I miss a setting somewhere in the menu? Gerry, W0GV

Re: [Elecraft] FW: K2 Options

Dale: I would also like to see some surface mount kits from Elecraft. Vic AJ4ZT -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dale

[Elecraft] Alternate W2 display on PC?

I'm trying integrate a couple of W2 wattmeters into an SO2R setup. As screen space is at a premium I was wondering if there was a way to display a smaller bar graph without all the extra stuff. (The old Wavenode power meters used to do this, but I lost a parallel port to talk to talk to them

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!

Nice! That would be binary for 23. :-) Nothing special about my s/n - 10276. I'm too lazy at the moment to calculate what that is in octal. 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 9/6/2015 7:21 PM, Ian wrote: My K3S is s/n 10111. 73, Ian N8IK __

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Options

The K2 is still handy for Field Day. Until recently, our QRP group was almost 100% K2s. A KX3 has since made an appearance, and one fellow brings his K3. Maybe it would be better to say that the K2 design is almost 20 years old. 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 9/6/2015 9:36 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: Jim,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 External key out

Are you sure you have VOX on and are actually going into transmit in CW mode? Vic 4X6GP/K2VCO > On Sep 7, 2015, at 8:22 PM, Gerry Villhauer wrote: > > I connected my K3, external key out to my loop antenna control box to shut of > the power to the amplifier when the K3

[Elecraft] K3 shuts down

My K3 has worked flawlessly since I got it over a year ago, until yesterday. It now shuts down if the power is advanced over 11 watts (pa in). The power supply seems to be ok as it runs my TS 850 at 100 watts without complaint. I have checked and swapped cables between the K3 and my dummy

Re: [Elecraft] FW: K2 Options

Phil, You can't let "aging" stop you. I wear a clear face cover and use a binocular 5 to 10 x magnifier. The really small parts however, aren't meant for human handling. But the larger size are fine. If an SMD kit were made with a proper mask for solder paste, it wouldn't be bad at all.

Re: [Elecraft] FW: K2 Options

As we all get better with SMD.. I hope more kits come along that we can build using that technology. There are some small kits available today, but it would be great to see some of the Elecraft kits available with smd. Maybe use the dummy load kit as a primer, then the KAF2 could be easily

Re: [Elecraft] FW: K2 Options

Well, Dale, I'm set up for SMD, and can do it, but I don't regard it as "fun". Too easy to sneeze and lose parts which are hard to see at any distance. My nerves and vision are not what they were 10-15 years ago, either; I think that's what they call "aging" :-) 73, Phil W7OX On 9/7/15

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!

One of the nice things about Elecraft radios is that — except for personal bragging rights, etc. — the serial number doesn’t matter :) Grant NQ5T > On Sep 7, 2015, at 12:16 PM, Jim Lowman wrote: > > Nice! That would be binary for 23. :-) > > Nothing special about

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Touchscreens

Al, When I can stop laughing I will surely need a glass of water. So well put. Gary -Original Message- From: "Al Lorona" Sent: ‎8/‎09/‎2015 7:42 AM To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Touchscreens Oh! There's

Re: [Elecraft] Problem with K3S build

Thanks for the replies, guys. Dick, I double-checked, and the KSYN3A board is installed into the correct slot, and the only external jumper is correctly installed, according to the instructions. Matt, with the unit powered on, the green LED on the is on constant on the board, and the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keyout?

If it were _my_ K3 (or K3S), I would add the very inexpensive 1N5400 or 1N5407 diode across the relays and eliminate the worry. Even reed relays can produce quite a kick, and the low cost of the diode would do wonders for peace of mind. This same advice goes for antenna (and other) relays

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Mac People: KUSB Issue

Current requirements for the USB-Serial adapter can be seen by running a system report (About This Mac, then click on then System Report button). Then, select the USB entry under Hardware. If you have a lot of devices, figuring out which it is could be a challenge, but it will most likely be

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Mac People: KUSB Issue

I have turned off computer sleep on my Late 2012 iMac. It is set to “Never.” I do have my screen set to go to sleep. I have an add-on called Caffeine which, when selecting with my mouse, will allow me to either keep the display on or allow it to go to sleep. It’s my understanding that OS X runs

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Touchscreens

The P5 would likely be Romeo ... Seriously, touchscreens vary greatly, and a great deal seems to depend on the underlying software controlling and sensing it. ATM's are almost completely foolproof. They tend to have a small number of large touch areas on a screen. My Kindle Fire HD is OK,

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Touchscreens

Considering the charges Romeo has been convicted of and the charges he's Awaiting trial on, he may not see the light of day in this century. 73, Dick, W1KSZ -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Jensen Sent: Monday, September 07,

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Touchscreens

Very good Fred. Windows 8 was a disaster for Microsoft. Pretty much everyone involved with it left, retired or were fired. My last gig with the USAF was designing computer-based training for various systems. I had to actually learn the systems in order to figure out how to train people to

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

Don: Acetone should NEVER be used in electronic assembles. Acetone causes both long and short term effects on various components including the PCB. It effects epoxy, lacquers, paints, and plastics, particularly polystyrenes where its effects are almost instantaneous. Pour some in a polystyrene

[Elecraft] K3 Keyout?

I don't have schematics for my K3S but going by those for the K3. The KeyOut line (RCA Jack) is driven by a IRF1630 which appears to be out of production. Either than or it is a misprint and is actually a IRF630. If the latter it appears pretty burly. Can I assume it can drive a pair of reed

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keyout?

>From page 17 in the manual: KEY OUT (RCA/Phono) is the amplifier T-R relay keying output, capable of keying up to +200VDC @ 5A. You might call that "burly". With the K3 one can key the "relay" jacks of some old amplifiers (e.g. SB220/221) that would fry the circuit in other transceivers. Just

[Elecraft] Like NIB KX1 with extras for sale

Hello All, I have a like new in the box KX1 (Serial #2698) for sale. I enjoyed building the radio and now it is time to move on to the next project. The sale of the radio includes the following item: 1. The KX1 transceiver w/internal rechargeable batteries 2. The KXAT1 Internal ATU 3. The

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

Disband the terrorist EPA (A terrific idea regardless) and we could go back to Freon vapor degreasers. On 9/7/2015 5:05 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Fred, Gary and I both have been using acetone for a long time. If the board is flooded, the results can be catastrophic since residue flows under

Re: [Elecraft] Alternate W2 display on PC?

Mark, I recently converted my old W1 code to work with W2 though am not able to run and verify for a few days. It might be worth a try of you like the looks of the 'tiny' display: http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/elecraft and go to the "W1 and W2 Control" link to see screenshots. (The display shows

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Mac People: KUSB Issue

Many thanks for the half-dozen direct responses off list. Most of you run a powered USB hub for the KUSB (or several). May I ask what type/brand powered hub are you successfully using with your Mac device for the KUSB or multiple KUSBs? It appears the chip in the KUSB can be interpreted as a

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Touchscreens

P7 ??? Would have more of an impact if it was the P5. At least to some folks. 73, Dick, W1KSZ -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Al Lorona Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 2:41 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft]

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

Fred, Gary and I both have been using acetone for a long time. If the board is flooded, the results can be catastrophic since residue flows under components and makes a mess. But carefully applied with a swab or small brush to a small area and mopped up with a paper towel it will do the job

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keyout?

Thanks all. The 200v tolerance will handle the minimal energy produced by the reed relay field collapsing. 73 jim ab3cv On Mon, Sep 7, 2015 at 8:32 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Why do you need to look at the schematic. The K3S specification says it > will handle +200

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

Nick, Yes, but it fails when it cools again - something is not making good contact, and it may be residue from the cleaner. I can't be certain of that, but I would get that cleaner residue off and try again. I would suggest that you remove the cleaner residue from the contacts with acetone

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keyout?

Why do you need to look at the schematic. The K3S specification says it will handle +200 volts at 5 Amps, so those are the limits at the box level. No matter what the device data sheet for a device might indicate, there can be other considerations in the K3S design (or other 'boxes') that say

[Elecraft] (no subject)

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keyout?

Jack: A diode is a good idea and sound engineering practice. However if you look at the FET schematic from the manufacture's data sheet carefully you will see that the FET has a built in diode. That's why they make such good relay drivers. 73 Fred, AE6QL -Original Message- From: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

yes Don, problem comes on again after radio cools down. Pins were properly cleaned from residue, but they are not gold plated and I black spots on some of them had left after cleaning with contact cleaner. So I decided buy recommended cleaner first Thanks Nick On Mon, Sep 7, 2015 at 5:43 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!

When I got my K3, the spot in the backlog brought me to less than 10 away from having the same number on my K3 as my K2. I called up and asked if I could have it. So both K2 and K3 are #1239. Means absolutely nothing but it seemed cute at the time. I bought my K2 used. It was the older board and

[Elecraft] Problem with K3S build

Hello all. Last week I received my K3S/100 (S/N 10270) kit, including KDVR3 recorder, KRX3A second receiver, and .5ppm TCXO. After getting the kit assembled per the assembly manual, I got to the checkout phase prior to installing the 100W amp, and second receiver. The unit powered on as it

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!

Perhaps they should put serial numbers in hexadecimal format :) Then we could have numbers (names) like. Example, your no could be BEEF 73 Unc Phil, W0XI Jim Lowman Monday, September 07, 2015 12:16 PM Nice! That would be binary for 23. :-) Nothing special

Re: [Elecraft] FW: K2 Options

Or that perhaps Eric was concerned with an unsupportable failure rate, as in where *most* people fail, is more like it. That is why you will see very little of a kit where you solder SMD parts. Fine activity for those few who can do it well, but considering that kind of skill as "common" is not

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!

Or misbehavin for when your fingers do stuff your brain did not want and you can blame something else. :-) -Original Message- From: "Phil Anderson" Sent: ‎8/‎09/‎2015 6:57 AM To: "Jim Lowman" Cc: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net"

Re: [Elecraft] K3 shuts down

What is your serial number? Guy K2AV On Mon, Sep 7, 2015 at 1:57 PM, Stephen wrote: > My K3 has worked flawlessly since I got it over a year ago, until > yesterday. It now shuts down if the power is advanced over 11 watts (pa > in). The power supply seems to be ok as it

Re: [Elecraft] Problem with K3S build

The fact that you're seeing PLL1 and PLL2 indicate that the firmware thinks the older KSYN3 is installed. If it has the KSYN3A, SYN1 and SYN2 would show in the VFO B window, instead. With the K3S's top cover removed, do you see the KSYN3A's green LED on solid? It's visible from the top side.

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

Thanks Don, Guy appreciate yours quick response. I found out that problem disappears when front panel warms up to 37 C and more. Looks like problem somewhere in FP. To clean main connector I used Electronic Contact Cleaner. It may works not so good as Deoxit which is not widely available in

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Ordered Today!!

Leave it to "Unc Phil" to think of that one HI HI!! 73, Al On Mon September 7 2015 3:56:42 pm Phil Anderson wrote: > Perhaps they should put serial numbers in hexadecimal format :) > Then we could have numbers (names) like. Example, your no could be BEEF > > 73 Unc Phil, W0XI > > > Jim Lowman

[Elecraft] Elecraft Mac People: KUSB Issue

What can ya do to keep your fabulous Mac OS X device (in my case a Mac Mini) from kicking off the KUSB when it goes to sleep? Trying to keep MacLogger connected to the K3S via it’s KUSB for several days at a time (like Labor Day weekend). It appears to get kicked off for inactivity as a power

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Touchscreens

Oh! There's the P7... calling CQ... and no one is coming back to him!! I'll be the first to work him... I can't believe this... Let me just use my cool touchscreen... I move his signal with my index finger into the passband... and then throw my call out... wait... what the... Oh no, the

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

Nick, I don't think it is related to the synthesizer, but go through the other things you did (cleaning the Front Panel connector and some other boards) - you should unplug those, and depending on how you "cleaned" the connectors, wipe them carefully and reassemble. Work on each connector

Re: [Elecraft] FW: K2 Options

I have built several non-Elecraft kits which included some SMD parts. I just followed the instructions and things came out fine. The kits were fun to build. The argument I gave Eric at a ham convention involved getting young people interested in and experienced with construction. I think

[Elecraft] KSYN3A mod problem

Hi, have replaced old synthesizer in my K3 for new KSYN3A and have problem with this modification. Changing frequency by VFO A or VFO B several kHz up or down switches mode to reverse (CW to CWR, USB to LSB), frequency on display jumps 1 mHz lower ( ex. 14015.00 > 13015.00, 1830.00 > 0830.00 etc.)