I ever bought a K2. Now with a working speaker, I know
why I bought a K2. It really is a very nice receiver.
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Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 8:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft
Hello,
On Ebay, the Kenwood SP-230 speaker runs from $85.00 to $202.00, looking at
completed auctions.
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From: Gary Krause [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 8:27 PM
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Hello,
The high range of my hearing is greatly attenuated from too many years
working on Flight decks and around jet engines. So I have no need for a pair
of high performance $250.00 headphones. But, I'm looking for a new set. Does
anyone have any recommendations for a full size pair in the
Brett,
Thank you for the suggestion. I googled it and came up with the following.
http://www.dvhardware.net/review84_sennheiserhd201.html
I just ordered me a pair on Ebay for $14.95 plus shipping. They should work
great.
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DW Holtman
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From: Brett
mail.
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From: Vic K2VCO [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 10:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Hardboard (Masonite) bench tops
WILLIS COOKE wrote:
I have used the Melamine coated
or in the archives.
Thank you in advance for your help.
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to R17 on the control board, the mute line.
It goes high when menu is selected and I can hear the receive audio.
Anybody ever seen something like this?
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Ken,
It is not from lack of use, it is very, very stiff.
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From: Ken Kopp [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 8:13 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] MH2 Mic
The MH-2 that I received with my K3 has ... in my
George,
It is easy to remove, it you like the rig otherwise. Just my $0.02
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From: George Victor [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 11:59 AM
from the KPA 100 is fine. There are no error messages that I can find, even
on the secondary message menus.
Any suggestions why the PA works up to 20 watts then shuts down with no
error message?
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Hello,
I just noticed something else on this problem. The whole radio resets, like
turning it off then on again. The word Elecraft pops up on the LCD and the
DSP red light blinks on, just like I turned it off then on again.
Any suggestions?
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think this might be something I did wrong with the set-up. I'm going to go
through the whole set up again step by step.
Thanks again to a fine group on this forum.
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DW Holtman
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Cc: DW
Tom,
Here is what I did, click on K2 diffuser
http://www.heavymetalradios.com/
I think Elecraft recommends soldering it together without a mechanical
connection. Hope this helps.
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Sent
.
Happy to finally get the chance to put this little rig to work.
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Hello,
I'm doing the next best thing. I just ordered a 6 Meter transverter (XV-50)
from Elecraft. I'm going to be building a Moxon antenna and turn it with a
TV rotor. It will not be a powerhouse, but should get me in some openings.
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Hello,
Another inexpensive simple to install 6 meter ground plane is located here.
http://arrowantennas.com/?merchant_return_link=Return+to+Arrow+Antenna
EHam reviews of this antenna are here
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2043
I have no connection with this antenna company.
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DW
heard horror
stories about registering with Microsoft. I paid for and own this copy of
XP, but can I move it?
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DW Holtman
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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 9:02 AM
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. Software for operating digital modes, K2 controller software,
logging programs etc are available for download. It looks like a good way to
go for me.
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the 100 watt option.
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to determine if the problem is in the KPA100, the cables
or the computer?
Thank you in advance for any help.
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everything is up
and running will have a very nice station. I'm going to sell a Collins
75A-4, one of my R-390a's, Collins 32S-1 and 75S-1 to pay for an on order
K3. I'm still love boatanchors, and will keep the gear I most like, but want
a K3.
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Kristinn,
Something like this might be a possibility. The guy who built them, says
they work very well. They are made out of paper clips. You could build
several, if one was lost or whatever, a spare would always be at hand.
http://home.comcast.net/~fairbank56/clipper.jpg
Best,
DW Holtman
This is a great thread. Beats the hell out of 100 E-Mails over 3 days
because someone is not happy with an Elecraft rig and gives it a 4.0 at
E-Ham.
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DW Holtman
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From: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Hello,
What is a good general use logging program that will work with a K2?
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MW instead of 1.0 MW. Is this adjustable? It will
only allow about 8 or 9 watts out of the XV50 instead of 20 Watts, with
everything properly aligned.
Thank you for your help.
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Kristinn,
I had the exact same problem. I replaced the regulator with one that
operates at 8.0 VDC and the AGC adjusted correctly. I don't know if they
received a batch of bad chips, but I used one that I had on hand, not one
from Elecraft.
Good luck.
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and running.
The guy selling this rig on Ebay
260239487984
claims Elecraft has no support??? Isn't this the same story as the person who
was writing to the forum? Maybe he thought this forum is Elecraft technical
support.
Strange.
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Tom,
I would strongly recommend a Hakko 808. Great tool! It requires a little bit
of regular maintenance (cleaning/filter changes), but is well worth the
effort. Google it and reade some of the things on the web about it.
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2978
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DW Holtman
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Tom,
One more thing on the Hakko 808. I would strongly recommend buying the stand
to hold it. It does get hot and the stand is well worth the price. I drilled
a couple of screws in the stand and screwed it to my bench top. I knocked it
over twice and do not want it to happen again.
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DW
for any
ideas and hopefully Don will let everyone know what he thinks.
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Hello,
Where in the menu system is the RTTY optional mode turned on? I have been
looking through the K2 and the SSB board manual with no luck.
Thank you,
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Hello,
Question about the Vibroplex key, the Vibrokeyer. Is it a sideswiper, or
does it have automatic dots completion like the original model?
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switching power supplies on K2/K3 gear. I used
one in the past on a Drake TR-7 and it worked great. I know the older
switching power supplies were noisy.
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Sent: Saturday
intermittently after being hit by static. It
can punch a hole in the FET and seem good, but fail down the road.
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DW Holtman
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From: Jay Bromley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: John Klewer [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 12:36
Tom,
To to
http://search.ebay.com/ws/search/RefineSearch?_trksid=m37dfsp=1from=R40satitle=r-9087sofindtype=1
click on completed listings. It will give a good idea of what rigs are
selling for.
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DW Holtman
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Hello,
If you are looking for current Collins or Drake Prices, go to
http://www.heavymetalradios.com/
click on Ebay Prices and Drake Prices.
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DW Holtman
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Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Hello,
How is Elecraft pronounced?
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Hello,
I have been a long time member of the ARRL, but I'm begining to think the
same way. Are they really supporting the operating that I do? I really don't
know. But, I'm more inclined to think they are headed down a road that I
don't want to follow.
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DW Holtman
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Dave,
Great information. Very nice PDF file.
Best,
DW Holtan
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- Original Message -
From: Dave G4AON [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2008 12:52 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K1 questions
Chris
You would only need to re-calibrate the VFO if
. Looking at the
schematic drawings, the receive signal path goes through D10, D11 and D12
which were all installed during the transmitter parts installation section.
Does anyone have any other suggestions/ideas?
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DW Holtman
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From: DW Holtman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 8:22 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K1 trouble shooting question
Hello,
While waiting on my K3, I decided to order and put together a K1. The
whole procedure went great. The receiver worked great
it into an inverted L so I can
start getting out on 80 meters.
Hope this helps.
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DW Holtman
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- Original Message -
From: Phil Kane [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 4:54 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] K2/100 + KAT100
Hello,
I'm going to look for a good Astron RS-35M. It will not even breath hard at
full power and I like to have the meters (amps and volts) to give me a warm
fuzzy feeling. Also it is linear, not a switcher. I have decided to go with
a linear supply.
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Gary,
Glad to hear that, I just bought one off Ebay.
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From: W7TEA [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2008 9:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Contemplating new power supply
I've used the same Astron RS
for
product development.
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DW Holtman
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From: Rick Tavan N6XI [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2008 9:43 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] OK, Children - Listen Up!
A few of you have expressed grave
the gear I repair. The K3 will
be my only rig less then 30 plus years old. It will be fun to play with.
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, Jan 2000 on homebrewing an ESD mat, but I
don't have it. Wish I did.
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From: Lee Buller [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 9:24 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] ESD Mats
Where can one
Hello,
If you would have read the rest of the E-Mail, I commented that the majority
of the low ratings were for the K2/100 dealing with SSB. That was my
question, not the reviews on the K2 QRP version of E-Ham.
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list. The general feeling is if
someone is not happy with the SSB on the K2, it is most likely adjustment,
not the rig.
Great answers, I learned a lot about the K2.
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is normally two
days.
The next week or so, will be fun. I love building stuff!!
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Hello,
Excellent service!! Ordered a K2 yesterday, it is scheduled for delivery
tomorrow (Wednesday). The reputation of Elecraft offering a great product with
the best service certainly seems true.
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what from
this forum and send E-Mails for selling their goods? I understand that this
is parts for K2. Maybe this is alright and I'm all wet.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
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a better
understanding of the situation.
I'm going to order what I need in the way of UNPCBs. It should help adding
the 100 watt unit etc, after the basic testing has been done with the basic
K2 unit.
Thank to everyone for all of the inputs.
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?
Is this right? Trying to get a soldering iron under the diffuser to the pin on
the top of the board to solder it looks tough to do with out burning the
diffuser or the LED bar graph.
Have I missed the boat on this?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Ken,
Thank you for the suggestion, sounds like it will work great.
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From: Ken, KA0W [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: DW Holtman [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 8:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Assembly
Hello,
Thanks for all of the great suggestions. I took a slightly different
approach. The results can be seen by clicking on the link below and clicking
on the K2 Diffuser link on my home page.
http://www.heavymetalradios.com/
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for.
Any suggestions? Are these readings anything to worry about?
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initializing. This
is not the case, it is still doing the same thing. Would the low 8 Volts cause
the MCU to hang up?
Thank you for your help.
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money can buy, I operate a K1, in the
process of building a K2 and have a K3 on order. With this kind of support I
really hope Electraft does very well and continues to come out with products
of this quality.
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looking closely at solder joints. I will keep checking and
re-heating the solder joints.
Any suggestions on what to check would help.
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Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 7:25 AM
Paul,
I just ran into the same problem, what I came up with can be seen on the
link below. Hope this helps.
http://www.heavymetalradios.com/
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Sent: Sunday, March 02
Hello,
FYI, the OMISS net is on 7.185 every night at 0100Z.
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Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 5:34 PM
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are basicly the same, ie 10 watts in, 100 watts out. It would savbe a
lot of $$$ if one remote amp/tuner could be used for two radios. I'm
thinking the communication to the amp would be the problem, but not sure.
Has this been brought up before?
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to the mic input on
my laptop to interface with the Spectrograph software?
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