Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

Tom, You do not 'set up' auto sequencing and standard messages, the program does that. All you need to do is enter your Callsign and GRID in the settings for the program. You also need to make sure that you have a good time sync program as time is critical with JT65/JT9 and MOST critical

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

Actually, the rig control when using the KXUSB cable provides frequency changes, as well as PTT and split control. As far as the 'blank frequency list' .. all you need to do is RIGHT CLICK in the frequency, and select RESET from the menu, the program will then populate the list. When using

Re: [Elecraft] UV Discoloration of KXPD2

What would be very cool, Wayne, is for you to release the STL files so folks could buy the guys from you, but 3D print their own in the color they like, out of ABS or another material. -Kevin (KK4YEL) No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However, a large number of electrons

Re: [Elecraft] UV Discoloration of KXPD2

Hi Luke, This is normal. It has no effect on functionality. When the 3D printing vendor we use said the plastic would gradually acquire a honey-blonde hue when exposed to sunlight, I thought: Cool... we'll be able to tell who's really using their rigs outdoors :) Maybe not yet in your case;

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Bioennopower LiFePO4 teardown?

TNX, nice to know! Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Original message From: James Bennett Date: 7/21/17 12:23 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Detrick Merz Cc: Elecraft Reflector Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT:

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and N1MM

I was able to get N1MM to work with the KX3 selection with my Windows 7 desktop, but not with my older Windows 7 netbook. That's still a mystery. The KX2 utility worked fine on the netbook, but N1MM wouldn't communicate with the KX2 at all. 73, Scott K9MA On 7/20/2017 12:09, Don Wilhelm

Re: [Elecraft] Kx3 rfi when power set to 0watt

Welcome to ham radio, Eben! As others have said, it's pretty normal to hear your transmitter on a receiver that's right next to it, even with the power turned way down. About your difficult making contacts on 80m... Your antenna system (type of antenna, height, feedline ), mode, and time of day

Re: [Elecraft] Kx3 rfi when power set to 0watt

Welcome to the hobby Eben! To your question first: I'm not sure what you mean by "produced QRM," but if you mean audio feedback [various squeals], yes, I'd expect that a receiver close to the KX3 is going to hear it even with the power at zero. Regarding difficulty in making contact(s)on 80,

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Bioennopower LiFePO4 teardown?

I agree Kev. My bienno has powerpole for load, coaxial for charge (12.6 vdc). I don't think the coaxial should/could be used for load.Ken ke4rg Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Original message From: Kevin der Kinderen Date: 7/21/17 2:31 PM

[Elecraft] Want to Buy Working Used K2

As many of you know, I've been slammed with cancer since 2014 (they gave me a week to live). After surgery in 2015, it returned to another area. I've been undergoing dreadful and sickening chemotherapy since then, with bi-weekly treatments. Toss in a whopping diagnosed case of PTSD (from

Re: [Elecraft] Kx3 rfi when power set to 0watt

Eben, I have not tried it, but I suspect that is normal with a receiver tuned to the same frequency and its antenna close to the KX3. The KX3 is an SDR which means that it is using an internal oscillator tuned to the signal frequency. That internal oscillator could be heard by a nearby

Re: [Elecraft] Kx3 rfi when power set to 0watt

I would expect 0 watts to be zero watts for all practical purposes. I wouldn't be at all surprised to find out that 0 watts was very close to, but not exactly 0. ... and if your receiver is any good at all, picking up a signal that is for all practical purposes zero within 100 meters is kind

[Elecraft] Kx3 rfi when power set to 0watt

I'm a new ham and this is my first radio... So far I've managed to make contact on 80m but it leaves a lot to be desired. While messing around I tuned a portable receiver to the same frequency as the kx3. I had the kx3 power set to 0 watts and keyed the mic. The receiver produced qrm every time

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

I configure WSJT-X to use DXLab Suite's Commander for rig control. Commander works fine through LP-Bridge. 73, Rich VE3KI On 7/21/2017 6:25 AM, brian wrote: > ... > > I never got WSJT to work over a LPBRIDGE virtual port with the K3. It only > works via a direct connect port. WSPR has the same

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

Not that I've ever been able to find unless more "stuff" and wires for your wireless is good for you. 73, Fred ("Skip") K6DGW Sparks NV USA Washoe County DM09dn On 7/21/2017 6:20 AM, Luke via Elecraft wrote: Just out of curiosity, is there an advantage to using a Signalink with your KX2?

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

Agree. It won't work for me either using LPBridge. Wes N7WS On 7/21/2017 6:25 AM, brian wrote: ... I never got WSJT to work over a LPBRIDGE virtual port with the K3. It only works via a direct connect port. WSPR has the same problem. So I do without the above and manually log QSO's in

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

Hi Rich and gang, I'm FINALLY making some progress here. I hooked up the KXUSB to the ACC. port on the KX2 and the speaker cable from the Signalink to the phone jack on the KX2 and I'm now seeing and decoding signals. I'm seeing my monitor data on PSKreporter as well. Hitting "tune" in

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Bioennopower LiFePO4 teardown?

Yep, I am sure. Ive charged mine with both (not at the same time). And I exchanged email with them about it. They are one in the same. > On Jul 21, 2017, at 11:31 AM, Kevin der Kinderen wrote: > > I don't know... are you sure the cables just connect in parallel? Maybe >

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Bioennopower LiFePO4 teardown?

I don't know... are you sure the cables just connect in parallel? Maybe simple enough to check with an ohmmeter but here's what I see on their site for this battery: Charge Connector: DC Plug Discharge Connector: Anderson Powerpole This tells me each connector has a different purpose. In fact,

[Elecraft] using the KX2 as a remote control head for K3

I seem to recall this being discussed with the KX3, but I haven't been able to find the relevant discussion. I'm curious if the KX2 can be used to control the K3 remotely in the same way that a K3 can be used to do so. Any tips or links to help me figure this out would be much appreciated. I am

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

Rig control enables split mode which is important. As was stated, you need to go into the device manager, ports, and see what comm port it is, and verify you have the correct one, baud, etc into the software. -Kevin (KK4YEL) - The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Bioennopower LiFePO4 teardown?

There are two sets of cables so that the user has the option of using either Power Poles, or their 110-220 volt charger. I asked them about the cables and was told they are simply connected in parallel. You can use which ever is convenient for you. Jim Bennett / W6JHB Folsom, CA > On Jul

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Bioennopower LiFePO4 teardown?

What battery do you have? Mine has + and - Batt terminals... that's it. __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 7/21/2017 10:59 AM, Detrick Merz wrote: > Has anyone disassembled a Bioennopower LiFePO4 pack yet? I recently asked > them if it was possible to

[Elecraft] OT: Bioennopower LiFePO4 teardown?

Has anyone disassembled a Bioennopower LiFePO4 pack yet? I recently asked them if it was possible to charge via the power pole connector instead of the normal charge port, and they said, "Yes, that's fine." This left me curious: why the second port for charging? How are the cables connected

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

The SignaLink has nothing to do with rig control. All it is is a single-channel sound card, plus an external VOX circuit to generate PTT. You don't need the VOX circuit with elecraft rigs, their own VOX works fine in digital modes, so all you are getting from the SignaLink is the sound card. You

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

I suggest you take some time to read the WSJTX documentation: http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/wsjtx-doc/wsjtx-main-1.7.0.html#INTRO Here is a snippet which describes the main reason you should be using rig

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

Tom, the Signalink should have a COM port assigned against it. I'm assuming you're using Windows, if so, go into the Device Manager, and check to see if there are any PORTs listed. I suspect it doesn't show one. I also assume that you have the Signalink selected as the Sound Card

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

I use the logging feature in WSJT-X. It does record the frequency and signal reports in FT-8 mode as well as others. From this I export the ADIF file to my logging program and upload to LOTW. The issue I've encountered it that the ADIF Standard does not have the FT-8 mode. Thus it is not

[Elecraft] UV Discoloration of KXPD2

I had my KX2 sitting near a window for a couple of weeks and then noticed my KXPD2 had discolored quite a bit from the UV. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm a Product Test Technician for a company that deals primarily with molded plastics, and UV degradation is a problem we see frequently,

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

Well I have a Signalink and the appropriate cables for the KX2. This should work. It seems to be a com port issue and I can't change the setting within WSJT-X for some reason. My laptop has only a speaker jack. Tom On 07/21/2017 09:20 AM, Luke via Elecraft wrote: Just out of curiosity, is

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

Thanks for the info. I'm using a Signalink because I have one and bought the appropriate cable for it. My issue is with the com port apparently. WSJT-X won't let me select one, it just says "USB" with no other choices. Tom On 07/21/2017 09:14 AM, Neil Zampella wrote: Tom, Why are you

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

Rig control with WSJT is over rated. The only functionality I am aware of is one click band change. I suppose if you uses its logging capability, it would put the freq in there. However, the frequency is the same for all QSO's within a band. The present release for FT8 only has a blank

[Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

Just out of curiosity, is there an advantage to using a Signalink with your KX2? I simply use the KX3-PCKT cables to pass the audio in/out directly to my laptop without any other interface. Granted, it doesn't allow me rig control from the computer, but I can easily change bands on the radio

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

Tom, Why are you using a Signalink ???Its not needed for WSJT-X, and I'm not sure that its needed for any other digital mode. You can connect the KX to your computer using the steps below. 1. Find yourself a good USB external soundcard that provides a 48,000 Hz DVD quality INPUT and

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

Tom, You must define to Hamlib which COM port has been assigned to that USB to serial adapter. Just saying USB is insufficient - Hamlib only knows COM Port numbers. If you did not see which COM port was assigned by your computer when you plugged in the USB to serial adapter, open Device

[Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

I hope the KX4 will be a digital-friendly KX2. Similar in size and form-factor as the KX2 but with digital in/outputs & CAT via RJ45 (similar to Flex 600-series' DAX) for those who choose to use it as such; same LCD display as the KX2. John AE5X

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

Hi Kevin, Sorry about that, Windows 8.1. USB is selected for serial port. Tom On 07/21/2017 08:19 AM, kevino z wrote: Have you tried using FLrig? I use FLrig with my KX2 and KX3, then FLdigi talks to FLrig. Also, make sure your comm port is the right one. I assume you’re on windows, but

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

Have you tried using FLrig? I use FLrig with my KX2 and KX3, then FLdigi talks to FLrig. Also, make sure your comm port is the right one. I assume you’re on windows, but you didn’t mention. So, which OS are you on? -Kevin (KK4YEL) No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However, a

[Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

Hi folks, Trying to get WSJT-X going with FT8 and my new KX2. I keep getting a "/Hamlib error/: IO /error/ while opening connection to rig" error. I have the right cables and jumper module in the signalink, Radio selection is KX3 (it's supposed to work), USB and VOX is selected and