Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

There are about 1500-2000 hams active on 2m-eme worldwide; probably another 1000 on other bands on eme. VHF+ is huge in EU with contests every month and literally hundreds of stations working on 10-GHz in the UK and EU. 2m is the most used IF for mw. On VHF and UHF up to 1296 there are

Re: [Elecraft] The KX2

Dale, You closed with "I'll be very interested in seeing some real in-depth reviews of the KX2." I am surprised we've seen few if any comments here from early owners of the KX2, even though I think I read that 50 were sold in Dayton. True, there are now five reviews at eham

[Elecraft] KX2 Internal Views

Hi all, Someone posted a request for some internal photo's of the KX2. Here is what I found. KXAT2 manual has some views. KXIO2 has some more. None of the other manuals have photo's. 73 Jim H K7SSS __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 haiku (attempt )

Sorry for the dyslexia everyone. I think I will stick with engineering and let the poets write poetry. John, kx4o On 5/24/16 10:34 AM, John Huggins, kx4o wrote: > The Haiku format: > Contains seven five seven > 'syllables' okay? > >

[Elecraft] FL-DIGI KX3 SETTINGS FOR PSK AND RTTY

I have been away from PSK for more than 17 years and am seeking FL-DIGI settings for my KX3 to operate both PSK and RTTY. Any help would be appreciated. I hope to run both modes this next Field Day. I can be reached at aa...@juno.com. TNX AN D 73 GERRY

[Elecraft] SOLD. Elecraft KX-1

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[Elecraft] KX3 for sale - in VE3 land

As described KX3 Factory assembled MH3 Hand Microphone KX3USB Cable Set KXFL3 Dual-Passband Roofing Filter KXAT3 Internal 20 watt Automatic Antenna Tuner KXBC3 Internal NiMH Charger/Real-Time Clock and a new set of batteries Side KX Endplates and Cover Heatsink 90 degree DC power cable Nifty KX3

[Elecraft] KX2 Vs. KX3 Bottom Line

Hi Terry, I feel it is very clever for elecraft to produce the KX2 so that they can sweep the remaining portion of the QRP market with minimal R & D. Hopefully, they earn more to fund the development of a K4 or KX4? 73 Johnny VR2XMC 寄件人︰ Terry Brown 收件人︰

Re: [Elecraft] KXAT2 vs. Other Elecraft Transceiver ATUs -> Nomenclature

I guess they'd have to avoid such as the names as those of the seven dwarfs -- and these days even "Grumpy, Snotty and Snort" might be problematic re copyrights and such. Phil W7OX On 5/24/16 5:23 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: It's their business, lock, stock and barrel. They could call their

[Elecraft] KX2 Vs. KX3 Bottom Line

I have been reading all of the posts discussing the differences between the KX2 and KX3. All sorts of things have been discussed referring to the buying decision, what the KX2 does or doesn't do, etc. I am a KX3 owner and love that radio. As a KX3 owner, here is how I see the buying decision to

[Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

Hello Elecrafters, I, of course, like the idea of SAT derivative.  However, as mentioned in my previous post, both KX2 and K3S are product life cycle extension to fully utilize the spent R  These products are only evolution and not revolution. I have much doubt on the market size of so called

Re: [Elecraft] KXAT2 vs. Other Elecraft Transceiver ATUs -> Nomenclature

Guys - we are drifting way OT. Lets end this thread at this time. 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 haiku (attempt 1)

Most apt one yet, Wayne! Phil W7OX On 5/24/16 8:42 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Future amateurs Lurking on Elecraft list Read haikus, groan, leave :) Wayne On May 24, 2016, at 7:04 AM, John Gibson wrote: I must hike today. My KX2 goes with me. My link to the world. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] KXAT2 vs. Other Elecraft Transceiver ATUs -> Nomenclature

It's their business, lock, stock and barrel. They could call their models Grumpy, Snotty and Snort if they wanted to. Ain't no laws and nuthin in the bible about it, except maybe can't name something with a cuss word or something on the FCC banned word list. No IEEE standards. Just so long as the

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

I have changed my thinking on this. My suggestion would be a kick butt single band 6m rig in a K3s box. All the bells and whistles the K3s has now with the addition of cross band duplex and 100W any mode no time limit. The other bands would be installed as transverters in a computer style

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

I like it! Especially the laptop style dock. On 5/24/2016 4:33 PM, Edward R Cole wrote: I replied in depth to Barry but let me share that more briefly with the List: My vision for a "KXV3sat" would be based on a 50-MHz direct conversion SDR (if that is practical at this time). That would

Re: [Elecraft] Narrow Digital Modes ??

Lyle This is very encouraging ! My friend Terry VE3EGA is awaiting delivery of his KX2 I think he will try using it onJT9 And let me know... HOPE SO On 2016-05-24, at 13:18, Lyle Johnson wrote: I am uncertain why the OP claims the KX2 is not usable on JT65. One of the KX2

Re: [Elecraft] KXAT2 vs. Other Elecraft Transceiver ATUs -> Nomenclature

Phil wrote: > Interesting analysis, Mike -- though relating the various *AT* acronyms > to rigs is a bit mind bending :-) Don't I know it, Phil! K1AT, K2AT, K3AT, KX1AT, KX2AT, KX3AT, etc. would be clearer and cleaner. Then, there's KAT100, KAT500, KXAT100...perhaps K2AT100, K3AT500,

[Elecraft] The Joy of QRP

Or a burglar hiding in the attic - OM. ;-) Hony - did you just hear a dit dit? Thanks to its small size and high level of integration, it's the radio you'd wish you had while hanging precariously from a cliff, sitting high in a tree, hiding from burglars in an attic, or any of numerous

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

Ed, re "Who will build it?": It seems the market must be large enough to justify the investment. I wonder if it really is? 73, Phil W7OX On 5/24/16 2:33 PM, Edward R Cole wrote: I replied in depth to Barry but let me share that more briefly with the List: My vision for a "KXV3sat" would be

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 haiku (757 syllable format)

Mountain top, it calls to me (7) I must go to it (5) KX2 makes world happy (7) (apologies to John Muir) Rick nhc __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 haiku (attempt 1)

Ok, can we move onto Tanka now?  Gary -Original Message- From: "Fred Jensen" Sent: ‎25/‎05/‎2016 7:48 AM To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 haiku (attempt 1) We count syllables But hiragana count "on" English not

Re: [Elecraft] KX2, KX3, and supply voltage vs. power output

On Tue,5/24/2016 12:56 PM, Wes wrote: Fortunately CW is neither an unmodulated carrier nor is it 100% modulation by a square wave. Dots with no waveform shaping would be a square wave; dashes are never a square wave. Keyed CW is none of the above. OK, 100% modulation of a carrier by a

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 haiku (attempt 1)

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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

I replied in depth to Barry but let me share that more briefly with the List: My vision for a "KXV3sat" would be based on a 50-MHz direct conversion SDR (if that is practical at this time). That would establish the IF for other bands which would be accomplished with transverters. HF would be

Re: [Elecraft] KXAT2 vs. Other Elecraft Transceiver ATUs

Interesting analysis, Mike -- though relating the various *AT* acronyms to rigs is a bit mind bending :-) But another point, an important one, is that the KX2 has fewer band (no 160 and no 6) compared to some of the other rigs, so needs an ATU with less L and C range. So it's capabilities

Re: [Elecraft] KXPD3 long screw...

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Re: [Elecraft] KX2, KX3, and supply voltage vs. power output

Wow two experts and they're both wrong. Fortunately CW is neither an unmodulated carrier nor is it 100% modulation by a square wave. Dots with no waveform shaping would be a square wave; dashes are never a square wave. Keyed CW is none of the above. On 5/24/2016 9:37 AM, Jim Brown wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Power Connector

Both KX2 and KX3 are supplied with a power cable that has a right-angle plug compatible with this jack. If you need additional making plugs for battery packs, etc., we suggest digikey.com p/n CP3-1000-ND, the same plug we use on our KXBT2. Wayne N6KR On May 24, 2016, at 11:03 AM, Nr4c

Re: [Elecraft] KXAT2 vs. Other Elecraft Transceiver ATUs

Thanks for your reply, Wayne. I should have noted at least one of the important points you make in my conclusion about KXAT2 vs. T1, since the reduced required frequency span is pointed out in other KX2 materials. I just did not want to get much more long-winded than I do naturally. Thanks

Re: [Elecraft] The Whip Wedge: An anti-rotation device for a whip on a right-angle BNC adapter

A far simpler design would be in fact a cylinder with inner diameter that is a friction fit for the whip itself having a semi-circular cut-out on the bottom side above the BNC connector. Slide the "wedge" down the antenna with the "notch" over the BNC connector and you have in essence created a

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 haiku

Non rhyming poetry Makes no sense So confused 73, Mike NF4L > On May 24, 2016, at 11:06 AM, Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO > wrote: > > summer morning > K3 works all the DX > will KX2? > > 73, > Vic, 4X6GP/K2VCO > Rehovot, Israel > http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ > > On 24 May

Re: [Elecraft] The KX2

I'd love to see Elecraft sell a set of plug and play VHF/UHF transverters and a k3-sized box to hold, say, 1 to 4 of the transverters, which would be a flexible and cost effective way to address VHF/UHF capability, much like the 736 optionally provided for 50 and 1296 MHz. A few higher orbit

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 haiku (attempt 1) - No X

But that was a K2 haiku :-) Phil W7OX On 5/24/16 10:00 AM, John Meade W2XS wrote: I am in the park In front of me still: K2 No wires out the sides W2XS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Power Connector

The end-view on page 5 of the manual is called out as the standard Elecraft 5.5 X2.1 mm coaxial power connector with positive center pin. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 24, 2016, at 12:07 PM, Bruce Nourish wrote: > > Hi folks, > >> From the pictures it looks

[Elecraft] Dick Tracey radio

on Mon, 23 May 2016 23:49:37 -0400 Don Wilhelm _donwilh@embarqmail.com_ (mailto:donw...@embarqmail.com) writes: To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] The KX2 "Is the Dick Tracy "wrist radio" next? How do the paddles connect to that one?" My response: Due to superior

[Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

Ed: Please allow me to second your suggestion for a “KXV3Sat”, though a KX2 derivative with FM + VHF + UHF and full duplex would certainly be another option that would be very intriguing. Whether such a design built into a K2/K3 footprint (with or without HF) is feasible from an

[Elecraft] KX2 haiku (attempt 1)

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Re: [Elecraft] K3S/P3 and fldigi (Bob Novas)

Bob, I think this is an artifact that I found also with using CWSkimmer using the IF out of the K3. I've been told that Elecraft has a FI commmand which provides the actual offset info depending on filter settings etc. If you change filters, bandwidth, filter shifts, modes, then the fi value

Re: [Elecraft] The KX2

The Miata/F150 analogy was meant to be ludicrous. As are comparisons between the KX2 and KX3. Apples and oranges. There's a straight line between ZOIs Mountaineer, Norcal 40, KX1 and KX2. The K2 intentionally jumped off that line and the K3 said, "What line?". The K1 was barely ever on it.

Re: [Elecraft] Narrow Digital Modes ??

I am uncertain why the OP claims the KX2 is not usable on JT65. One of the KX2 field testers operated the radio on that mode without issues and reported the same in an eham review of the KX2. In fact, we paid great attention to frequency stability in the KX2 design, applying lessons learned from

Re: [Elecraft] The KX2

One type of radio that Elecraft has avoided making to date: multi-band, multi-mode VHF/UHF, cross-band duplex radio. I recently bought a (not new) radio that, at its time, was considered one of the finest radios for this: Yaesu FT-736R. It is still held in considerable respect. I wanted a

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 memories question

Thanks - figured it would probably work. And I don't have any FM or AM modes defined, so probably all set to go. geoff - W1OH On 5/24/16 12:09, Wayne Burdick wrote: Yes. We are working on one issue. The KX2 doesn't handle AM and FM modes, so if you load such memories, we have to convert

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 haiku (attempt 1) - No X

I am in the park In front of me still: K2 No wires out the sides W2XS -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX2-haiku-attempt-1-tp7617868p7617915.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Power Connector

The reason it looks different is that the jack itself is now mounted flush with the panel, in a rectangular hole. On all previous rigs, we used a round hole and recessed the jack. Wayne On May 24, 2016, at 9:18 AM, Matt Zilmer wrote: > The KX2 DC power connector is

[Elecraft] Clarification on KX2/KX3 speech processing

>From our DSP engineer: > We use envelope clipping (at IQ baseband) on SSB, and split-band AF on AM and > FM in the KX3. The KX2, since it is SSB-only, uses baseband IQ clipping. 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX2, KX3, and supply voltage vs. power output

On May 24, 2016, at 9:37 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > On Tue,5/24/2016 8:23 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: >> In CW mode, there's no issue with doing this, since it's just an unmodulated >> carrier. > > Not true, Wayne. CW is 100% modulation of a carrier by a square wave, the

Re: [Elecraft] Narrow Digital Modes ??

I reviewed the KX2 FAQ before replying and actually one can connect an external computer to the KX2 and audio can be connected via headphone and ext mic connectors and PTT via the computer connection, so I would guess that freq stability might be the reason. One cannot connect to external SDR

Re: [Elecraft] WTB K3

On 5/24/2016 12:29 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On Tue,5/24/2016 5:51 AM, JJ wrote: But there are times I would like to have 100 watts to rag chew in SSB as well. Have you considered adding a KXPA100 to your KX3? It's perfectly integrated, no taking it off line or putting it on line -- just turn the

Re: [Elecraft] KX2, KX3, and supply voltage vs. power output

On Tue,5/24/2016 8:23 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: In CW mode, there's no issue with doing this, since it's just an unmodulated carrier. Not true, Wayne. CW is 100% modulation of a carrier by a square wave, the square wave includes harmonics, which produce IMD. THAT'S what clicks are. You

Re: [Elecraft] KXAT2 vs. Other Elecraft Transceiver ATUs

Mike, Your analysis of combinations is correct. But the KXAT2 should be compared to the KXAT3 (etc.), not the T1. Here's why: The KXAT2 only has to cover 80-10 meters. The KXAT3 has one additional L and C, but it has to cover 160-6 meters. Over the range of 80-10 meters, for virtually any

Re: [Elecraft] WTB K3

On Tue,5/24/2016 5:51 AM, JJ wrote: But there are times I would like to have 100 watts to rag chew in SSB as well. Have you considered adding a KXPA100 to your KX3? It's perfectly integrated, no taking it off line or putting it on line -- just turn the power knob. 73, Jim K9YC

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Power Connector

Perfect, thanks. These packs might make nice external power for the KX3. ...also might make great internal power for the KX3 ;-) On Tue, May 24, 2016, 09:19 Matt Zilmer wrote: > The KX2 DC power connector is exactly the same as KX3, PX3, etc.: 2.1mm > ID, 5.5mm OD. > >

Re: [Elecraft] Small QRP Xcvr Use Question

Seems to me, like radios, you do antennas suitable to the environment. There are times I pack and put up my Buddipole dipole with long arms on the 19’ mast; and times I carry and put up a tall BP vertical using arms and a long rigid shock cord whip. A standard Buddistick is light and easy to

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Power Connector

The KX2 DC power connector is exactly the same as KX3, PX3, etc.: 2.1mm ID, 5.5mm OD. 73, matt W6NIA On 5/24/2016 9:07 AM, Bruce Nourish wrote: Hi folks, From the pictures it looks like the KX2 power connector is different from that of the KX1/3, but in Eric's podcast interview he seemed

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 memories question

Yes. We are working on one issue. The KX2 doesn't handle AM and FM modes, so if you load such memories, we have to convert them to SSB to avoid error messages. Wayne N6KR On May 24, 2016, at 9:04 AM, geoff allsup wrote: > Out of curiosity, can I use the use an XML frequency

[Elecraft] KX2 Power Connector

Hi folks, >From the pictures it looks like the KX2 power connector is different from that of the KX1/3, but in Eric's podcast interview he seemed to suggest it was the same. Could someone who knows for sure clarify? Bruce __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] KXAT2 vs. Other Elecraft Transceiver ATUs

Bill wrote: > As to the ATU in the KX2, 7L/7C is the same range as the KX1, T1 and > I think the K2 ATU. That is wildly inaccurate, especially for the KXAT1 ATU!!! The reactance configuration for all Elecraft ATUs is an L-network of series inductance, with a capacitance connected to common

[Elecraft] KX2 memories question

Out of curiosity, can I use the use an XML frequency map I created for my KX3 to load the same into a KX2 with the Frequency Memory Editor? geoff - W1OH -- *** Geoff Allsup, W1OH gall...@whoi.edu or w...@whoi.edu Senior

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 haiku (attempt 1)

Future amateurs Lurking on Elecraft list Read haikus, groan, leave :) Wayne On May 24, 2016, at 7:04 AM, John Gibson wrote: > I must hike today. > > My KX2 goes with me. > > My link to the world. > > 73, > John Gibson, no8v

Re: [Elecraft] The KX2

In fact the two are so close that they share exactly the same DSP code. Hardware overlaps about 80%. 73, Wayne N6KR On May 24, 2016, at 5:32 AM, Matt Maguire wrote: > Architecturally the KX2 much more closely resembles the KX3 than the K2. > > 73, Matt VK2RQ > > > >

Re: [Elecraft] Narrow Digital Modes ??

Dan, I cannot speak for Elecraft, but I suspect I know the answer. In my opinion, the issue is frequency stability; the narrower the bandwidth the more frequency stability is required. Frequency stability is frequently accomplished with a crystal oven, to keep the oscillator spot on. Heat

Re: [Elecraft] new KX-2 question

I simply answered the question asked here by Bob, K3SRO, "Does anyone know if the smaller VFO knob "B" on the K3/K3S will fit the encoder shaft on the new KX-2?" Some of the resulting comments made by others were rather amusing. Ever since the K2 was Elecraft's main product (ca. 2000), knobs

Re: [Elecraft] Small QRP Xcvr Use Question

i would think better is to have an kx3 or kx2 internal tuner ...esp one that matches 10-1. That eliminates weight, a box, cables and fussing... my kx3 did Verry well on the Danube River bank with just 18 foot wire about 8 feet up in a bush... no treesssb ( on a bike trip) yes a

[Elecraft] Narrow Digital Modes ??

Could Elecraft explain why the KX2 design doesn't allow operating say JT65 out of the box? What prohibits manufacturing the rig to do the narrow digital modes? Would be helpful to know Thanks Dan VA3MA I notice Wayne is ignoring explaining their design decision - commenting on all other

[Elecraft] KX2, KX3, and supply voltage vs. power output

"Charly w6...@hotmail.com [KX3]" wrote: > > Regarding 10 watt operation with the KX2, I read operation on only 5 watts is > recommended with internal 2.6 amp battery because of intermodulation ---but > later I Read 10 watts is Ok-- Of course with xternal battery

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 haiku (attempt 1)

summer morning K3 works all the DX will KX2? 73, Vic, 4X6GP/K2VCO Rehovot, Israel http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ On 24 May 2016 17:04, John Gibson wrote: I must hike today. My KX2 goes with me. My link to the world. 73, John Gibson, no8v From: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Small QRP Xcvr Use Question

I am surprised no one has mentioned the TW2010 (www.twantennas.com ). It is very rugged, very lightweight, a bit expensive but worth every penny, made in the good old U.S.A. and will cover all ham bands from 20-10 meters including WARCs and fits in its own

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 haiku (attempt )

The Haiku format: Contains seven five seven 'syllables' okay? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted

[Elecraft] The Whip Wedge: An anti-rotation device for a whip on a right-angle BNC adapter

If you use a whip with a right-angle BNC, it's free to rotate, and can flop over. Mathematically speaking, this is most likely to happen just as a breeze comes up and/or you were about to crack that Bouvet Island pileup using 1 watt. The simplest home-made anti-rotation device for use with your

[Elecraft] wireless mouse as a wireless key paddle

Taking an idea from the folks that use a computer mouse as a morse code key for kids, what about using the guts of a wireless mouse as the wireless business end of a wireless paddle. Connect the paddle contacts to the mouse left and right button connections in the mouse, and use the mouse's USB

Re: [Elecraft] Small QRP Xcvr Use Question

If you don't mind carrying a "load" (If you are not hiking/backpacking) I have found the Buddipole/tripod is a very excellent antenna from 40-17 meters in the horizontal dipole configuration at 9' using the 9.5' whips. 40 and 20 use same identical setup just changing the setting of the

[Elecraft] K3S/P3 and fldigi

I was going to complain about a strange behavior with the K3S and P3, and then I thought, I wonder if it has anything to do with fldigi. And it did. I don't understand this, but here's what happens. On 30M, and only on 30M, if I tune a signal in on CW or SSB and while watching the P3 display

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 haiku (attempt 1)

I must hike today. My KX2 goes with me. My link to the world. 73, John Gibson, no8v From: Elecraft on behalf of Wayne Burdick Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 12:36:13 AM To: kev...@coho.net Cc:

Re: [Elecraft] The KX2

>>> Is the Dick Tracy "wrist radio" next?  How do the paddles connect to  that one? Given Wayne and Eric's track record of innovation, I can imagine separatepaddles powered by a coin battery using Bluetooth to talk to the rig. Thereal question would then be which would weigh more, the rig or

[Elecraft] F/S ELECRAFT KX-1 4 Band

F/S: ELECRAFT KX-1, HF QRP four band, 80,40,30,20 transceiver in excellent condition from non-smoking environment, with KXB3080 meter band adapter, KXAT1 internal auto tuner, KXPD1 iambic key as well as alternate, compact Palm pico-paddle which attaches magnetically to side of KX-1, compact

Re: [Elecraft] The KX2

Rubber duck is too inefficient on HF, try this instead:http://youtu.be/hoHNoIK_OUo 73, Matt VK2RQ On Tue, May 24, 2016 at 6:14 AM -0700, "Phil Wheeler" wrote: Don, perhaps you speak into the mic and the firmware converts that to CW. Come to think of it, all the

[Elecraft] Small QRP Xcvr Use Question

The easiest way to operate effectively from the field on 40/80 meters is via NVIS propagation. I use to do this with my Norcal-40 quite often when taking day hikes by putting up a dipole about 5 to 8 feet high. No feedline was necessary - the radio was at the center of the dipole and I was

Re: [Elecraft] Narrow Digital Modes ??

Sorry I didn't mean to imply decoding JT modes inside the KX2 I was wondering why the rig is not frequency stable for narrow digital modes using a PC for encode/decode. Why could it not be manufactured more stable?? Dan VA3MA On 2016-05-24, at 9:11, Matt Maguire wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] The KX2

Don, perhaps you speak into the mic and the firmware converts that to CW. Come to think of it, all the hardware is there now -- so maybe new KX2 firmware will do it :-) Since Wayne says "the world's first all-HF-band, SSB/CW/data HT", I wonder if a rubber ducky is included? 73, Phil W7OX

Re: [Elecraft] Narrow Digital Modes ??

Some possible reasons might be:- JT65 is very heavy on number crunching, the low power MCU in the KX2 is likely not optimised for this- UI: JT65 programs generally use a waterfall, and have enough screen real estate to display info about all stations decoded, this is not practical on a KX2

[Elecraft] Narrow Digital Modes ??

Could Elecraft explain why the KX2 design doesn't allow operating say JT65 out of the box? What prohibits manufacturing the rig to do the narrow digital modes? Would be helpful to know Thanks Dan VA3MA __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] KX2 haiku (attempt )

K2 K3 KX1 KX2 KX3 These are like their users Each perfect in their own way Joe KK5NA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] WTB K3

Hello all, I've been a very happy KX3 owner and love QRP CW operating. But there are times I would like to have 100 watts to rag chew in SSB as well. I do have an amp that will produce just over 100 watts but I'm spoiled with silent QSK. And it's a pain in the butt to put in and take out of line.

Re: [Elecraft] The KX2

Architecturally the KX2 much more closely resembles the KX3 than the K2. 73, Matt VK2RQ On Tue, May 24, 2016 at 5:28 AM -0700, "Nr4c" wrote: As to the ATU in the KX2, 7K/7C is the same range as the KX1, T1 and I think the K2 ATU. Comparisons with KX1 make

[Elecraft] KX2 haiku (attempt 1)

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Re: [Elecraft] The KX2

As to the ATU in the KX2, 7K/7C is the same range as the KX1, T1 and I think the K2 ATU. Comparisons with KX1 make sense but how bout a small pocket sized "next step" to the K2? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 23, 2016, at 10:56 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: > >

Re: [Elecraft] new KX-2 question

The solder is barely dry on the rig and people want to change the freaking knobWithout ever having used it. Just amazing. On 5/23/2016 10:00 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Matt: What I was referring to is that with a flat the KX2 shaft is no longer round, so the set screws can pull the knob