Yes, David, I do have the crystal oven in the XV144 that I am currently
using with the K2 as I am still awaiting delivery of my K3. I only
apply power to the XV144 when I intend to operate on 2 metres. I do,
however, apply power to it about 15 minutes before going on the air,
otherwise there
In a recent message, Keith Bainbridge [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
The damn bail stand is too high !!!
I'm getting RSI from tuning around the almost dead bands here in VK6 !!
Seriously though, without the stand its too low and with it its too high.
I think Wayne has the height of the bail in
In a recent message, Ken Kopp [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
The stiff cord on the MH-2 is capable of dragging the radio around the
desk before it yields. It's very stiff.
The MH-2 certainly drags my K2 around with it. I have considered
changing the curly cable for a more flexible one and will do so
In a recent message Goody K3NG [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
I'm not in favor of breaking the law, but I think the chances of
running into the FCC today are slim to none. If you don't identify
with your ham callsign while using a ham rig on FRS or CB frequencies,
it's unlikely anyone, even the FCC
In a recent message David Ferrington, M0XDF [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes
Just looking over my K3, the front panel assy. says 'Band Limit: USA'
Obviously I what to be able to use UK limits, so does anyone know how to
open this rig up.
David - The bands for Region 2 are wider than those for Region
In a recent message, Mike, W9QS [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
This is my first post. I'm assembling a K2 serial
number 6327. All is well and I'm working on section 3
of the RF board. I have a question about Q6. The
parts list as a number of C2166 but mine is a C5739P.
Is this a direct
In a recent message, Richard Thorne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
You guys must be board, what in the world does this have to do with
Elecraft?
Because there are boards in all the Elecraft products.
But we are all feeling bored waiting for our K3s to arrive.
73
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Leeds, England, UK
In a recent message, Don Rasmussen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
This organisation is a FARCE.
Splinters from the original Royal order of the
apostrophe and formed this group.
I Dont Trust Them.
What's a 'Dont', Don? I've never gotten used to these American words.
73
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Leeds,
In a recent message, Corboy-Poteet [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
This may be common sense and/or mentioned in the Assembly Manual but:
if your Phillips screwdriver does not have a magnetized tip it would
be a good idea to find a magnet and lightly magnetize the tip.
Ah, but mind you don't erase
In a recent message, Stephen Prior [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
One more thing I have just noticed - I do have power out on ssb, about 20W
as measured externally, but the power control still does not have any
effect. On Tune and CW, there is no externally measure power output on any
band,
In a recent message, David Ferrington, M0XDF [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote ...
Sorry, I should have replied earlier on this - I think I remember Ron (wrote
assembly manuals) or someone else from Elecraft saying that the jumper would
not be included in the kit if you ordered a K3/100.
Thank you,
Sadly, Julian, Elecraft's previous good name is being tarnished by the
K3 fiasco.
For several months, non-Elecraft users have been asking me about my K3.
I keep putting them off and telling them I will let them know when I get
it. Unfortunately, with them it has now become somewhat of a
In a recent message, Koppendorfer Klaus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
what has with my fax order from 30. of april happened ??
my mastercard was charged with 50% after ordering
I ordered a kit
You really need to ask mailto://[EMAIL PROTECTED] to enquire about a
specific order, Klaus,
It would seem that so many people have written to Lisa about the May 4th
fiasco that the first day back after Thanksgiving will be spent replying
to them rather than getting the next batch of K3s out of the door.
Well, I suppose another day's delay won't make a lot of difference. :-(
73 de
In a recent message, Don Sandstrom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
My unit was shipped on Thursday, November 15 and delivered Monday.
Serial number 0093. It is the kit version.
With only seven to go, I would bet they cleared out all of the first
100 serial numbers last week. That is--assuming
In a recent message, David Ferrington, M0XDF [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote ...
Right now, with my level of Morse, CW is more bedlam!
Keep practising, David ;-) Get yourself proficient in readiness for
your K3 to arrive. With perseverance it won't take long.
73
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Leeds, England, UK
In a recent message, G3SJJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
I guess 8 of them must be on their way to the VP6 Ducie Island packing
depot by now, as all gear is going to be shipped in November according
to the VP6 website.
Chris G3SJJ
Don't you believe it, Chris. The first production run of
In a recent message, Julian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
---k5hsv [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Does anyone have their K3 yet and able to give some information
regarding pros and cons to the rig. I've read the three write ups on
eHam but would love to her one of these rigs up and running. Someone
In a recent message, Stewart Baker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote
...
Now the product is going out the door, I don't feel that it is unreasonable to
expect fairly regular updates on the shipping status on, what is in the end a
commercial product.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
Agreed, Stewart, as the 2nd
I wonder which issue of the K3 Assembly Manual does the Errata sheet
Rev. A-4 refer?
The errata sheet shows and amendment to page 48, yet the Assembly Manual
XD3 only goes up to page 47. Also, on page A-2, the seventh row is the
Encoder assembly, not a jumper block.
Is there a later
I am a bit puzzled by the reference on page 36 of the Owner's Manual
which states that USB is the only mode allowed on this band when
referring to the U.S. 60-metre channel assignments.
Would someone please confirm that the K3 will in fact operate on other
modes on 60 metres? Other than in
In a recent message, Gordon Lois Duff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
When will information be available on the commands?
It's available now, Gordon. There's a statement on the K3 Owner's Manual
Errata sheet that says that the KIO2 Programmer's Reference applies in
general to the K3.
In a recent message, Julian G4ILO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
Will products be shipped to EU in the same order that orders
were placed, or will there be an extra delay in shipping?
One of my concerns, Julian, is the possible delays caused by Elecraft
customising each K3 for its destination
In a recent message, David Ferrington, M0XDF [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote ...
Rather quiet on here right now - I wonder what everybody is doing?
We're all practising our CW in readiness for our K3s to arrive. It's
good to see conditions on the bands are improving after a bad summer.
--
David
In a recent message, David Ferrington, M0XDF [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote ...
I can't wait to learn Morse!
I'll have the K3 quite a time before I have reasonable Morse - but I'm
working on it - am suffering the same problems Elecraft are - my Morse
delivery is delayed by
To many other things
In a recent message, Mark Hampton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
I feel that I may have to resort to using a noise canceller in order to
use the bands at the home QTH.
Before I purchase one, I'm wondering if any of the subscribers to this
list use one and if so, how effective are they?
It
For some reason the last three messages I have sent to the Reflector
have been blocked by my server (smtp.orange.co.uk)
This is merely a test. Any ideas?
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In a recent message, David Ferrington, M0XDF [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote ...
But Lyle's comments made me wonder if Wayne had
'cracked it'. Perhaps he has, hopefully will know in a couple of weeks time
The same thoughts crossed my mind, David. When I read that Lyle was not
a CW operator it did
In a recent message, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ Elecraft [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote ...
(Even Lisa is becoming a toroid winding expert. Ask her how her
fingers feel..)
How do your fingers feel Lisa?
88
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In a recent message, Lee Buller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
The best CW DSP decoder I've ever used was the one between my
ears...sloppy code and all.
Well said, Lee. So many people these days seem obsessed on trying to
decode CW with electronics rather that taking the bother of training
In a recent message, W6NEK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
Does anyone know when the K3 Owner's Manual will be posted on the
Elecraft web site?
An Owner's Manual is just what it says. You will get a copy when you
are an owner of a K3. If it is posted on the web site it would be a
contradiction
In a recent message, Randy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
Outstanding!
Will there be a pre-release of the operating manual also?
73,
Randy, KS4L
I wondered how long it would be before someone asked that! There is the
Service Manual too.
Perhaps we could ask Eric Wayne to delay dispatch of
In a recent message, Simon Brown (HB9DRV) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
The imperial socket wrenches could be a problem - maybe we could buy
1/4 and 3/16 from Elecraft? I think I have an old bicycle spanner
with 1/2 for the bigger nuts.
These should not be a problem, Simon. Nut drivers for 1/4
In a recent message, Simon Brown (HB9DRV) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
I've already been sent a link to a 10 quid computer toolkit which I'll
buy, problem solved.
Here is the link if anyone else is interested
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?criteria=N54ALsource=15SD=Y
73
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In a recent message, Brett gazdzinski
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
The only thing that bugs me is it looks from the pictures like
the K3 uses the same (no fidelity) speaker as the K2.
There's nothing wrong with the K2 speaker, Brett. Mine seems ideal for
communications purposes. You can always
In a recent message, Julian G4ILO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
Does the K3 decoder decode CW?
Yes, and PSK31, RTTY and Hellschreiber.
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You must be a
In a recent message, Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
but much more than reliability is the issue of USE-ABILITY. The K3 is
a field radio and under the most remote and demanding condx, anderson
Powerpole and these D thingies are the first frustrations
Are you suggesting that
In a recent message, robert hammond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
From the comments of those apparently in the know it appears that
the K3 will not be shipping by the end of August. Whilst I appreciate
the need to ensure that the first shipments are fully tested and
conform to specification,
In a recent message, Ron Durie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
Is it be possible for the K3 FIRMWARE to provide a 10 minute timer function
using the Real Time Clock?
What is the significance of ten minutes, Ron? Surely it doesn't take
that long to boil an egg ;-)
73
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Leeds,
In a recent message, JT Croteau [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
On 8/29/07, David Pratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
What is the significance of ten minutes, Ron? Surely it doesn't take
that long to boil an egg ;-)
One must ID every ten minutes so this is likely the case.
Ah, but it's every 15
I can recommend the Almost All Digital Electronics L/C meter Model IIB,
available as kit at $99.95.
http://www.aade.com/lcmeter.htm
It can be built in a couple of hours and works a treat.
73
David G4DMP
In a recent message, Brett gazdzinski
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
You can buy a DMM
The easiest way, John, would be to ask the person you bought it from. If
it's s/n #4507 there won't be many (if any) official mods.
73 de David G4DMP
In a recent message, John Reilly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
I just purchased a used K2 (s/n 4507). When It arrives, how can I tell
which mods
In a recent message, Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
One of the important activities we Hams participate in is experimenting with
various signal formats (or modes if you prefer). Fortunately, our licenses
in most countries give us a lot of latitude about what is legal. Certainly
the
In a recent message, Dave G4AON [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
There seems to be a lack of information/instructions for those of us
with K3s on order! I haven't received a receipt for the deposit
either... But get receive an acknowledgement. I assume there will be an
invoice for the final amount
In a recent message, Dave G4AON [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
Will it be possible to configure a K3 to give CW/SSB and a choice of
bands to avoid needing to step through all the modes and bands?
That would be a neat improvement...
But surely this is possible with the K2, Dave, by using the ten
In a recent message, David Ferrington, M0XDF [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote ...
Thank you to everyone who replied, I decided to use UPS to ship.
That could be a wise choice, David. With the current dispute problems
with Royal Mail and the possibility of strikes (US = lockouts), UK
customers might
In a recent message, R Atkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
I want this radio REALLY bad, but it's very difficult to wait for it
when I've worked through my tech, general, and extra class since the
announcement, have to wait 4 more months still, have nothing but a
mobile 2m, and can have any of
Allow a couple of weeks for delivery as the package will be directed
through Customs for VAT to be charged, plus the Royal Mail handling fee.
Depending how far back in the queue you are, it could be late August or
even September before it arrives.
David G4DMP
In a recent message, David
In a recent message, Mike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
Does solder eventually go bad?
I am still using 60/40 Multicore solder that I inherited from a
previous employer forty years ago and it still works fine. I built my
K2, K1 KX1, etc with it with no problems.
73
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Leeds,
The Interface Requirement for UK Amateur licences is available at
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radiocomms/ifi/tech/interface_req/ir2028.pdf
It is an important document as far as UK licences are concerned.
73
David
In a recent message, David Ferrington, M0XDF [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote ...
7(2)
In a recent message, Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
each S unit should
represent a 6db change in signal level from S9 downwards. This 'standard'
had been used certainly in Regions 1 and 2 as far as I know by or before
1946, but most people gave reports based on how well a
In a recent message, Tim Hodges [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
When I bought my KX-1, Elecraft sent me a little engraved swiss-army
style pocket knife, about 2 1/2 or 3 inches long.
I gave that knife to my boy Patrick. Pat is now 10 and loved that
knife, always ready to whip it out and solve any
I wonder if someone would care to comment on the transmitter frequency
coverage of the K3 on the 60 metre band?
In the UK, permit holders can transmit on all modes on seven 3kHz-wide
channels, centred on 5260, 5280, 5290, 5368, 5373, 5400 and 5405 kHz.
Only three of these are common to the
In a recent message, David Ferrington [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
Have I missed something here? Is there some list rule that says I should
sign my mails with my callsign, separate from my email address and plainly
at the bottom of every post?
What you have missed, David, is 1) keeping quotes
In a recent message, David Ferrington [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
Use a methylated sprits (not sure of name in US) burner to remove the enamel
- keep it in the blue part of the flame (the hottest and no soot) and it
should come clean. Use a light rub with emery paper if you think it might be
Let's leave that until Elecraft bring out a 27MHz option for the K3!
I take it you have come to amateur radio from CB?
73
In a recent message, David Ferrington [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
What do people think of an optional 'roger beep' (don't know any other term
for it) at the end of each
Nick - I used RWM on 9996.0kHz. I adjusted C22 so that I got the same
tone of beat note when switching between USB and LSB and offsetting the
frequency display by, say, 500Hz on each side of 9996.0kHz. Each time
you adjust C22 you need to go to the 7MHz band and do a CAL PLL.
73 de David
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], David Cutter
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
Whatever happened to plastic knitting needles that we would shape?
David
G3UNA
They are now made of aluminium (aluminum), David, but even if you could
get plastic ones they would certainly not be strong enough for the KX1
Hello Chris and Stewart -
I carried out the mod to my K2 Revision A board way back in October
2000, following the instructions by WJ4P and still on the Elecraft web
site. I have to say that following these instructions I changed the
very raspy sidetone to a near sinewave matching my preferred
In a recent message, Bob Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
I suggest you take a look at the Expert 1K-FA from SPE: http://
www.linear-amplifier.com. I was waiting for the Elecraft amp then got
impatient and bought one of these.
This is a fully automatic amplifier that will work with any rig -
In a recent message, Jimmy Walker [EMAIL PROTECTED] said
But this LCD film issue is a troublesome one for a first time
builder not familiar with these components. I spent a long time
anguishing over the question of whether to peal the back off the LCD,
and eventually made the correct
You should not have to pay duty, Martin, as Elecraft use a customs code
that exempts the package from duty. But you likely will have to pay UK
VAT at 17.5% plus a fee of a few pounds that Royal Mail charge for
collecting the VAT.
These days, you will probably get a card put through your door
Chris -
Do not be misled by the fact that on CW the K2 transmits on the
frequency as displayed, whereas many of the oriental black boxes
transmit a fixed number of Hz (maybe 600Hz) different to the displayed
frequency to give the required offset.
I have encountered a similar problem with
In a recent message, David Cutter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
I'm going around my contest station changing all the 239s for Ns.
David
G3UNA
Why? How many dB gain to you expect to achieve by changing to N-type?
The BNC connector should be plenty adequate for the K2.
In contests, everybody
Hello Mike -
I had a similar problem a while ago and Wayne suggested fitting some
bypass capacitors in various places around the processor on the ATU
board. Unfortunately I am unable to get to either the information or the
rig at the moment as the contents of the shack are in storage due to
Many thanks, Ron. I wonder whether this is something that could be
cleared up when the controller is upgraded? Mine is version 1.09.
As it is at present, our K2s are clearly not working as intended.
73 de David G4DMP
In a recent message, Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
This
Thanks for the info, Don. My K2 is #01583, but fully upgraded with the
Revision B mods. R1 and R2 are 220 ohms.
I have a dual key. That is an iambic paddle and a straight key on one
base. My reason for wishing to be able to use the straight key with the
InP PdLn AdEt On menu settings is
Oo, err! Fine, Keith, but what a waste of the excellent internal
electronic bug circuitry of the K2 and the means of adjusting the speed
from the front panel.
73 de David G4DMP
In a recent message, Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote
...
I think this is really the approach to use. The
** Thanks very much, Kevin, that has done the trick nicely! ** At least
almost. I still got the problem occasionally with 0.1uF, but putting a
0.47uF (474) across the straight key has cured the contact bounce
completely. The keying characteristics when moving over to the paddle
do not seem
In a recent message, Tom Hammond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
When set to MENU | INP | PDL N, THEN press [DISPLAY] and set A DET to
ON. Did you, by chance, forget that small item? It's crucial.
I did forget to do that, Tom; thanks for the advice. But I have just
changed AdEt On and am still
Right Tom, I have done that... Joined the dit and dah connections both
to the hot side of the straight key and removed the 1N5821 Schottky
diodes completely. And yes, I still have the problem of occasional
dah-di-dah-di-dahs when pressing the key.
As you suggest, that would appear to rule out
In a recent message, Tom Althoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
I connected a diode in series with the tip and a diode in series with
the ring across the paddle mini-plug and out to my sparkless Navy
straight key.
So can send with the paddle and the straight key just by moving my hand
from
My guess is that you win some and lose some, David. I was surprised that
I didn't even have pay the VAT on my 30/80m firmware KX1 upgrade even
thought the UK cost was more than the £18 limit for merchandise. I am
not complaining, but the best of luck in your own pursuit.
73 de David G4DMP
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Eric Ward
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
A fellow ham alerted me to this new kit being offered by Jerry W5JH,
who previously offered the popular AZ ScQRPion paddle kit:
http://www.w5jh.net/Black_Widow.htm
It looks to be a fine piece of engineering, Eric, apart from the
Hello Sara -
I recommend the Kenwood MC-43S microphone. It plugs straight into the
K2 microphone connector and gives excellent quality. The MC-43S has UP
and DOWN buttons which, when used with the K2, changes between VFO A and
B. This is very useful for contest working.
I hope that helps.
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Larry Dodson
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
I wondered if anyone in the UK has found a local source for a K2
replacement battery that fits internally? Thanks - Larry G0IKE
Yes, Larry, the size is 178 x 34 x 60mm and is available from Maplin as
follows:
MM23A 12V
Thank you, Don, for your technical description as to what might be
happening.
I have polished my straight key silver contacts and replaced the diodes
with 1N5821 Schottky diodes, but am still getting the problem
occasionally.
It does look as though I shall have to fit a separate jack to the
Thank you for your suggestion, Sverre, I am planning doing that. I have
12 1N5821 diodes here and with try and match a pair on them tomorrow.
73
David G4DMP
In a recent message, Sverre Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
If you have many diodes available, then as a last resort you could try to
Thank you, Alan, that is very helpful and will try that. I have had a
suggestion that the problem could be due to high harmonic content from
the 28MHz output from the K2, so I am continuing with various test to
establish the cause.
73 de David G4DMP
My suggestion is a coaxial trap or
I am having a problem with 5th harmonic radiation from my XV144
transverter. I have found that I am causing TVI to the UK analogue
Channel 51 (711.25MHz) and digital Channel 52 (719.25MHz). Other TV
channels are free from interference.
I would be interested to know whether anyone else has
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Paul Webb
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
Just wanted to tell you that my new K2 Kit arrived today, I had to pay VAT @
£88.56 for her but I expected that anyway.
All the best and sorry in advance for all the questions I will be inflicting
on you all.
Don't worry
In the old days in the UK, there use to be a non-radiating Artificial
Aerial Licence. An Artificial Aerial consisted of R L C which
represented the impedance characteristics of an actual antenna. It is
surprising how many QSOs were had using those devices.
73 de David G4DMP
In message
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Charles
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
I built K2 Nr 413 and made lots of CW contacts, the built in Mojo was great.
I stopped using it because the crystal oscillator in the side tone was
not a pure sine wave and it became offensive to my ear. I only use CW.
I have been
Use RWM on 9996kHz, Nick.
73 de David G4DMP
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Nick Waterman
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
Can someone remind me what we're supposed to use instead of WWV for VFO
calibration in EU?
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I assembled my XG1 with the LEDs pushed in as far as the notch and they
look fine.
73 de David G4DMP
G-QRP 11046
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Chris Page
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
I am building the XG1 receiver test oscillator and wonder if somebody
can please tell me if the three leds should
I used lead-free solder (99.3/0.7 Sn/Cu) when I built one of the
Elecraft mini-modules and it worked out fine, but I would not wish to
tackle building a full K1, K1X or K2 kit with it.
There was an excellent article on pp78/79 in January 2005 RadCom which
explains some of the pitfalls of
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], John [K7SVV]
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
On their Web page, Astatic does not give the value of the Base to
Collector
resistor value in the first stage of the the preamp but they do for the
same
resistor in the second stage. Have you any idea what it might be?
It
In a recent message, Rolf Moberg, OH6KXL [EMAIL PROTECTED]
said
K2 is powered by battery and K2 has been connected to dummy load. I set
power to 2.0 watts and switched to 40m band CW. K2 is taking about 220
mA.
When holding TUNE I hear a short BEEP in headphones. Power meter is
A far safer method, Stephen, is to position a pin on one side of the
board, held there with your index finger. Apply the iron to the other
side of the board and as the solder melts gently push the pin through
the hole. This then leaves a hole into which the component can be
inserted.
73 de
I get a very similar problem with my KX1, Lloyd, and it has put me off
using it.
I can tune it up and it matches nicely, producing almost 4W output. Then
unexpectedly while in the middle of a QSO the relays will start
clattering and the power goes down to 1 to 2W.
I have rewound all my
I have noticed that the Info does drift a bit while listening to it on
40m (7025, 7092 7159 kHz - 67kHz apart).
Is there any reason why a 4MHz low profile (U4) crystal can't be used in
the T1 in place of the resonator? These crystals are available locally
at just 0.49ukp.
73 de David
You evidently get great pleasure in building Elecraft rigs, Alan, but do
bear in mind that you could be depriving others of that pleasure. Much
of the enjoyment of building an Elecraft rig is the great achievement in
working stations on equipment one has built oneself. Anyone can go out
and
'A' is the shortened form for '1' on CW, Dan. People who send 5NN
instead of 599 understand all the shortened CW figures (I think!).
73 de David G4DMP
In a recent message, Dan Barker [EMAIL PROTECTED] said
Does A4 mean 14 in Spanish? I hear Zones of A4 from EA7 stations. My map
says 14
In a recent message, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
[EMAIL PROTECTED] said
Can anyone tell me if there has been a recent article on Elecraft
published in a European ham radio magazine that I may have
missed that could account for this?
We just put out good signals and tell everyone that we
While you're at it, Wayne, would it be possible to extract the signal
strength in reports directly from the S-meter reading? All this 599
stuff in contests for every QSO does annoy me!
73 de David G4DMP
In a recent message, wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] said
I've added this to the
The K2 specification in the manual states that the band is 28.0 to
28.8MHz, Michael. Because of the design of the band pass filters,
transmitting outside that range will result in a lower power output.
I would say that your K2 is operating within spec.
73
David G4DMP
In a recent message,
G3WCS de G4DMP
By add-ons, Ken, I presume you are including the K60XV, which is the
option board enabling 5MHz use and a low power transverter interface.
I use the K2/KSB2/KIO2/KAT2/KNB2/K60XV with the XV144 and its XVOVN and
am highly delighted with the performance, both transmitting and
PE3BB de G4DMP
I would suggest
1. KNB2 Noise blanker
2. K160RX 160m/2nd Ant
3. KSB2 SSB
Do those first, as they do not attached to the top cover.
then..
4. KAT2 ATU
5. KBT2 battery option
Once these are all working correctly, then add..
6. KIO2 I/O Option
and finally, the
7. KAF2 AF
I have just read Mychael's comments about L25 L26.
I appear to have missed the change in the Low-Pass Filter components
when I upgraded my Revision A PCB to Revision B. I see from the latest
circuit diagram that the filter is labelled 40/60m.
What is the reason for the change in the filter
. If you add the K60XV you
will need to change the filter.
Don Brown
- Original Message -
From: David Pratt
I appear to have missed the change in the Low-Pass Filter components
when I upgraded my Revision A PCB to Revision B. I see from the
latest
circuit diagram that the filter
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