Re: [Elecraft] rig control...
I just tried FLDIGI recently and liked it very much. I like that it is a truly cross-platform program so that no matter what type of computer I am using - Linux, Windows, etc.- I have a program with the same interface to use. I recommend the Belkin F5U409 USB to Serial adapter. I have used this for years without any problems. Unlike some USB to Serial adapters, this one provides all the serial lines and the full protocol. It usually can be found for $25 or less. On my Ubuntu 10.04 system, this adapter is picked up plug and play without having to install anything and presents itself as /dev/ttyUSB0. 73, Bill - WA5PB On Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 01:13, John Ragle tpcj1...@crocker.com wrote: As has already been mentioned, SignaLink/USB has no provisions for rig frequency control. Also you should note that DigiPan itself has no provisions for rig control. If you are content to adjust frequency manually then DigiPan is a very nice, /simple(!),/ program, perfectly adequate for BPSK31 QSO's. DigiPan will run on almost any kind of Intel computer, from pencil sharpener to mainframe. If you want more control, I highly recommend FLDIGI over the several other available programs. Its interface is very straighforward, and the screen is not crowded. I've used almost every program available, whether free or not, and have settled on FLDIGI as the best, *no-compromises*, one to use. It is now in Ver. 3.21.4, installs easily, and is kept up-to-date. Google for the FLDIGI download site. The one downside to it (a minor one) is that the waterfall is not very high on the screen, so if you like a tall waterfall, you will be annoyed by this at first. You can always run Spectravue simultaneously with FLDIGI if you want more viewing turf. This quirk of FLDIGI is much more than offset by the variety of modes available! The one detail to which you will have to attend is making a serial connection from your computer to your transceiver. If your computer is an older model, it will have COM ports available. The K3 also has a matching COM port, and the problem devolves to finding a cable. IF, on the other hand, your computer is a newer model, it will probably NOT have COM ports built in. You then have two choices: (1) buy a simple, inexpensive card that fits inside the computer on the mother board, comes with drivers either already in Windows or on a CD or mini-CD, or (2) to use a USB-2.0 to Serial adapter. In this last case, beware! as many of the commercially available USB-to-serial adapters will NOT work, for various reasons. Be prepared to buy an industrial-strength USB-to-serial converter, or better stilll, buy the one that Elecraft offers (it comes with a guarantee to work!). Good luck. Feel free to email me if you have further questions. Everyone was a newbie at the beginning. John Ragle -- W1ZI __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K2 K3 Rig Control
Does the K3 have a port like the KIO on the K2? Are the settings to connect and the rig commands the same? 73, Bill - WA5PB __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 K3 Rig Control
Thanks for the info. I am writing some code to read and control the K2, but thought it would be good to also handle the K3 while at it. 73, Bill - WA5PV On Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 13:56, Mike n...@nf4l.com wrote: Bill. The K3 connects to a computer thru a DB9 connector for RS-232 communication. The K3 and K2 share some of the commands. Take a look at the K3 programmers manual at http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3_Pgmrs_Reference_Rev_C14.pdf. 73, Mike NF4L On 3/8/2011 2:40 PM, Bill Allen wrote: Does the K3 have a port like the KIO on the K2? Are the settings to connect and the rig commands the same? 73, Bill - WA5PB __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] a small Python demo project for the K2
Greetings everyone! It has been a very long time since I was on the Elecraft list. That is mainly because my K2 has been working flawlessly for years and I have not done any kind of tinkering with it in years, until now. I got completely carried away this weekend with writing code in Python for interacting with my K2. The final result is some demonstration code that allows one to issue commands to the K2 through its KIO interface from a PC remotely on a network and also receive feedback from the K2. It is rather simplistic and not an improvement on other programs already written and available to do the same, but I thought I would share it as it demonstrates both the serial and networking interfaces involved in writing such code in Python. The project information and source code can be access here: http://wa5pb.freeshell.org/motd/?p=648 73, Bill - WA5PB K2 #1068 http://www.python.org http://www.catb.org/%7Eesr/faqs/hacker-howto.htmlhttp://taarc.rebelwolf.com __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] PACTORIII via K2
Does anyone on the list have experience with using their K2 for Pactor III operations? Any comments? What was your setup? 73, Bill - WA5PB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Power amplifier for K2
I also like the Tokyo Hy-Power amps. I have the HL200Bdx and it has worked wonderfully well with my K2. Also, Nobuki San is a pleasure to work with. These amps cost more than you typical CB type amp, like the RM Italy models, but are worth it and are true amateur band amps with proper band selection and filtering. I recommend them. 73, Bill - WA5PB -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard haendel Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2006 7:57 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Power amplifier for K2 For those who don't want to wait for the Elecraft linear amplifiers, here is an option that I pursued. I bought a Tokyo Hi-power amplifier the HL 1.2KFS that is rated at 750 watts output with typically 60 watts drive. But here is what I did, I asked Nobuki San, the chief engineer, to set up the amplifier to work with the K2 at 10 watts drive. He did this and now I get an easy 600 watts output. The amp uses 4 SD2933 power FET transistors. Since the transistor gain at 30 MHz is typically 23 dB, I knew that my little K2 could drive the amplifier nicely. He also included a second input attenuator so I can restore it to normal configuration and a special K2 keying interface at no extra charge. Nobuki San tested my amplifier using a K2 showing 10 watts CW in and 600 watts CW out.( I have a picture) The build quality is excellent. The protection circuits are bullet proof. Since each transistor is rated at 300 watts, the parts are loafing at 600 watts out. Operation is from 160 M through 10 M. I had it shipped air express direct from Japan and had it in 4 days at my house including the delay in customs. I believe the price will be comparable or better than the Elecraft amplifiers especially since you don't need KPA 100 amplifier in between the K2 and the amplifier.See my review at e-ham net. Just my $.02 worth Rich W3ACO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.14.7/538 - Release Date: 11/18/2006 4:48 PM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: Elecraft K2 TR adapter
The kit that Tom has provided works very well. I used one to do the TR switching from my K2 to a Tokyo-HyPower HL200BDX amp. I have used it on another amp as well. 73, Bill Allen WA5PB -Original Message- From: Tom Hammond [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Oct 26, 2006 11:12 AM To: Lars Edwards [EMAIL PROTECTED], elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Re: Elecraft K2 TR adapter Lars Edwards, wrote regarding the K2 T-R Relay Driver Adapter PC Board: Do you by any chance have a board and parts kit available and if so what is the cost inc. shipping ? Using appropriate components, this device should key just about any T-R line presented by an external RF amplifier which must key +120VDC or less at no more than 3A. This includes virtually all current production HF amps, including the Heathkit SB220/SB-221 series of amps.. though the Heath amps are NOT QSK-capable unless they have been modified. So far, I've only offered the PC board itself.. for $6 ppd to your mailbox. Up to now, I've made the boards, in small quantities, in my kitchen, using a photographic contact exposure technique which yields excellent quality boards, BUT which were hand drilled. I had no way I could (to my satisfaction) tin plate the copper side of the board. Just yesterday, I sent an order to FAR Circuits, to have them make a supply of PC boards which would be machine-drilled AND which will be solder coated as well. I should have these new PC boards within 2 weeks. In the past, because orders have been slow, and generally few, I've supplied builders with a parts listing and component part numbers from Mouser Electronics (www.mouser.com). However, I'm planning on 'kitting' the entire kit of parts, so builders will be able to order a complete kit from me. At this point, there are two models of the T-R driver circuit which are available, one which uses two (2) 2N7000 MOSFET transistors, and which is good to drive relays up to about 50VDC and around 200mA of current, and a model which uses one 2N7000 for the input, but a heavy-duty HEXFET (possibly an IRF610B) which will drive loads up to about 200VDC and 3A current. ONLY THE HEAVY-DUTY driver will be offered as a kit. The complete kit would run about $16 each, postpaid to any US destination... $1 (US) more to a DX location. I'll still offer the bare PC boards for $6 ppd ($7 US to DX). I should have complete kits available in 2-3 weeks, bare PC board (hopefully) within 2 weeks. If you wish to order a kit, please remit to: Tom Hammond 5417 Scruggs Stn Rd Lohman MO 65053 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Aspiring ham!
Justin, First, thank you for your service! Second, I would personally build some and study some. Alternating to keep both from getting tedious. Third, you MUST take all the tests to get to Extra. However, if you have studied enough to pass the Extra, you should be able to pass the other two tests also. On the written tests you must take them in the order Technician, General, Extra; but you make take them all at one VE session if you like. After you have passed the General or Extra written tests, you will have 365 days to pass the CW 5wpm test. Say you do just as I have described, you will have a Technician license and privileges until you pass the CW within 365 days. If you do not pass the CW within 365 days you will LOSE the credit for the General and Extra written and have to retake them. Of course, if the FCC removes the CW requirement within that 365 days (don't bank on it) then you would you would be an Extra. 73 and May God Bless, Bill Allen WA5PB -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Justin Croonenberghs Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 3:40 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Aspiring ham! Hey all! I just purchased a kit and options on the recommendation of a good friend, and I am just now getting into radio. My plans are: 1. Build my new radio and options 2. Finish studying Morse and stuff to get my license 3. Start operating! Problem is, I am currently stationed in Afghanistan, which makes this a little complicated. My question is: since I have lots of time to study here, can I take more then one test element and skip a license class or two? Meaning, can I go straight to General, or do I need to get Technician first? My other question is: since I purchased a loaded radio with all the options in a 20W configuration, is there a recommended sequence of assembly? Anything anyone can tell me would be greatly appreciated! When I take over the world, you shall be granted a fiefdom in your name. Good deal, yes? :-) -- Justin C++12 Croonenberghs No more Geek Code... ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.4/449 - Release Date: 9/15/2006 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K2 Crystal Filter Alignment Questions
Just a note: For those who do not have a serial port available and wish to use a USB to Serial to converter (for PTT purposes, etc.), the Belkin F5U409 model works terrifically well. It supports the entire RS232 protocol (not all converters do) and has LINK, TX, RX indicator LEDS. 73, Bill Allen WA5PB -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 2:08 PM To: Jeff; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K2 Crystal Filter Alignment Questions Jeff, If what you want to do right now is just receive PSK31 signals, use the same cable connection that you used for Spectrogram and run one of the PSK31 programs on your PC (DigiPan and Ham Radio Deluxe are 2 popular freeware programs - yes there are others). You may have better luck with the K2 external speaker jack and the soundcard line-in jacks than the headphone jack and the mic input, but try them both and see what works. Transmitting gets a bit more complex, but you only need to connect the soundcard line out to the K2 mic AF input - because the soundcard output is much greater than the mic input, you will need a resistive divider. Also at this point, you should consider isolating the lines between the computer and the K2 - I use transformers salvaged from defunct modems successfully. While you can change from receive to transmit by manually keying the transceiver after clicking the mouse, as a further step add automatic control of the PTT line. Add an optoisolator to connect the RTS and signal ground from a computer serial port and drive the K2 PTT line from the output of the optoisolator. You could use a simple transistor instead of the optoisolator, but the transistor does not allow ground isolation, and you could encounter RF feedback being picked up on the computer chassis and grounding system, etc., but for simplicity, it is worth a try. If you are stuck with no serial ports on your computer, a USB to Serial adapter could be used ahead of the PTT keying circuit. That is all there is to any PSK31 interface - some of the boxes available include microphone switching, and audio output switching, but those are add-on conveniences, the simple interface that I described (2 lines from the computer preferrably with transformers and an optoisolator for the PTT activation) is all that is needed for a full interface function, and can be built for less than $10 if you scrounge the transformers and don't have to pay much for an enclosure and jacks. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- The problem that previously prevented me from using Spectrogram was that I didn't know that getting the K2's audio into the PC was as simple as running a cable from the K2's headphone jack to the PC's microphone jack. Instead, I envisioned having to have an interface circuit of some kind and wire up a USB connector. As a side benefit, now that I have receiver audio going into my computer, my next project is to figure out how to decode PSK-31 signals. Cool stuff! 73, Jeff WB5GWB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.4/449 - Release Date: 9/15/2006 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] AWG Packet Engine?
Has anyone had any luck using the AWG Packet Engine software for HF packet with their K2? I just cannot seem to get tuned in well enough to decode packets. Even on the OP1 filter, I am thinking that I am just to close to the edge of the bandwidth of the filter to receive. Any ideas? 73, Bill Allen WA5PB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] AGW Packet Engine?
Oops, AGW not AWG ... Has anyone had any luck using the AGW Packet Engine software for HF packet with their K2? I just cannot seem to get tuned in well enough to decode packets. Even on the OP1 filter, I am thinking that I am just to close to the edge of the bandwidth of the filter to receive. Any ideas? 73, Bill Allen WA5PB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.2/442 - Release Date: 9/8/2006 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Rigblaster Pro RF issue
Sorry that is not a directly K2 related question, but this list has more ham brains located in one place than any other place I know. I have always appreciated the help I have found here from the members. I am running a RIGblaster Pro with my K2. Under QRP conditions, I have no problems. However, on 40m 80m QRO with an external amp, I am finding that I am getting serious RF getting back into the rigblaster. I have isolated it to the rigblaster's microphone cable that connects the K2 to the rigblaster. I am certain this is the path of the RF because I can replace the rigblaster mic cable with the K2s regular microphone and use its PTT and couple the sound from my headphones into the mic and get transmit without the RF crap on output. My question is this. What is the best way to eliminate the RF on the rigblaster's mic cable? Would several ferrite beads do the job? Anyone else ever have this problem or have suggestions? 73, Bill Allen WA5PB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] how to bypass atu?
I was wondering what is the easiest way to bypass the ATU in the K2 so that it can be used with an external AMP? 73, Bill Allen - WA5PB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K2 Control Software
Phil, DXLab Commander is great! www.dxlabsuite.com 73, Bill Allen WA5PB -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Phil Kane Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 6:07 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Control Software As we all know, the stock K2 provides 10 memory channels. Here, five of them get used for the five 60-meter channels, leaving me only five for other net frequencies, etc. Is anyone aware of a PC-based K2 Remote Control program that would have the capability for a (much) larger number of memory channels? The remote programs for the software-controlled receivers that I use for monitoring all have that so it can be done. I have tried K2 Remote, K24U, and Ham Radio Deluxe but none of them appear to have this capability. Anyone? -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.6/430 - Release Date: 8/28/2006 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Ordered my K2!
Good Luck! You will love your K2. Don't rush through any of the construction or testing steps. Never be afraid to ask any questions here on the list . This is the most supportive user community in Amateur Radio, in my opinion! If problems do develop, Elecraft support is the best. 73, Bill Allen WA5PB -Original Message- From: Bill Carpenter [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Aug 15, 2006 4:08 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Ordered my K2! I just ordered the K2, KPA100, KSB2, K160RX, and K60XV. The most complicated project I've built heretofore was a Ten Tec 1340 so wish me luck as I delve into (gulp!) this project! Bill NZ0T ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Tokyo Hy-Power Amps?
Has anyone had any experience with the Tokyo Hy-Power amps, particularly the HL-200Bdx or HL-100Bdx models? 73, Bill Allen - WA5PB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K2 RS-232 Command Set
Steve, Here is the information you may need: K2 Programmer's Command Reference - RS-232 Computer Control http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KIO2%20Pgmrs%20Ref%20rev%20E.pdf Hope this helps. 73, Bill - WA5PB -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stephen Okolita Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2006 9:13 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2 RS-232 Command Set Hi folks, I want to take a stab at a homebrew remote control application for the K2. Can anyone point me at a source that describes the K2 RS-232 command set/responses/etc? I understand it's related to the Kenwood rs-232 but I still haven't had much luck tracking it down. Any help would be appreciated. 73, Steve __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.5/321 - Release Date: 4/21/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.5/322 - Release Date: 4/22/2006 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K2# 1068 stuck in transmit mode - SOLVED! KIO2 still a problem
John, Thanks for the suggestions. I can now report back to the list what I have found. Gary Surrency and Don Wilhelm have been helping me on the side and here is what the problem is. LIGHTNIHG. Yep, I took a hit. I started pulling the various module boards one at a time until I found that pulling the SSB board made the K2 drop out of transmit. Then, reasoning that the most likely component on the SSB board to suffer lightning damage would be the PIC processor. So, I pulled the PIC and replaced it with a previous revision chip that I had left over after the last time I upgraded it. Viola! The K2 then worked fine except for the KIO2 is mute. It will taken control commands from me, but does not send polling data back out. Could be because I have a mismatch of processors now. Any notions for this specific KIO2 problem from anyone in the group would be quite welcome. Many thanks to Gary and Don and everyone who gave me feedback, it was all quite valuable. NOTE TO THE GOUP! NEVER throw away old revision processor chips when you make upgrades to your K2. Tuck them away safely in something antistatic and save them for a rainy day. You may have to depend on them one day! Best 73s, Bill Allen - WA5PB -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 10:27 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K2# 1068 stuck in transmit mode Bill, Do you think it could be the key input jack itself? I've had trouble with the headphone jack on one of my K2's. I've had to replace it 3 times, not fun. I think the key jack is about the same thing and maybe prone to the same type problem. Just a thought. John, k7up ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.4/319 - Release Date: 4/19/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.4/320 - Release Date: 4/20/2006 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2# 1068 stuck in keydown!
Hey gang, I seem to have a K2 that is stuck in key down (i.e. xmit). When I turn the radio on all I get is the ELECrAFt message, that relays cycle normal, and then a frequency. No front panel controls work except the power knob and it is obvious that I am transmitting and the finals start heating up. What do I need to check or do Any and all help appreciated! Yes, I have turned it off... 73, Bill Allen - WA5PB -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.4/319 - Release Date: 4/19/2006 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K2# 1068 stuck in keydown!
Mike, Key and Mike are unplugged. At first I thought, I have got something bumped into my key. But I have everything unplugged. Same problem. 73, Bill - WA5PB -Original Message- From: Mike WA8BXN [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 8:55 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2# 1068 stuck in keydown! Unplug the key and microphone. I think its something simple like that, I do recall seeing that problem mentioned before. 73/72 - Mike WA8BXN -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.4/319 - Release Date: 4/19/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.4/319 - Release Date: 4/19/2006 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K2# 1068 stuck in transmit mode
Wow. I am still puzled over this one. Everything under the hood looks good. Sometimes it is easy to get a visual on an obviously blown component, but I see absolutely nothing amiss. Even passes the sniff test! The problem exists even with no microphone or key plugged in. Any of you all K2 gurus have any notions on this? I did try a reset of the K2, but that did not make a difference other than giving me an Info 201 code and resetting my displayed frequency and mode to 7100.00c . Again any help or suggestions appreciated. Thanks Mike for the previous suggestion. 73, Bill Allen - WA5PB -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Allen Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 8:32 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2# 1068 stuck in keydown! Importance: High Hey gang, I seem to have a K2 that is stuck in key down (i.e. xmit). When I turn the radio on all I get is the ELECrAFt message, that relays cycle normal, and then a frequency. No front panel controls work except the power knob and it is obvious that I am transmitting and the finals start heating up. What do I need to check or do Any and all help appreciated! Yes, I have turned it off... 73, Bill Allen - WA5PB -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.4/319 - Release Date: 4/19/2006 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.4/319 - Release Date: 4/19/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.4/319 - Release Date: 4/19/2006 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KIO2 settings?
I am trying to access the KIO2 port via Hyperterminal. I want to try out a little programming experiment. What are the proper com ports settings? 73, Bill - WA5PB K2 #1068 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.3/296 - Release Date: 3/29/2006 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Time for a new Volume pot?
The volume knob has gotten very, very touchy lately. Very scratchy when adjusting and suddenly blaring at top volume. Is it time for a new volume pot on my K2? 73, Bill Allen - wa5pb K2# 1068 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.11/219 - Release Date: 1/2/2006 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Many thanks to Tom-N0SS!!! External Amp Keying mod a success!
Hey there everyone, I wanted to be able to add an external keying line to my K2 to drive an external amp that did not already have a T-R keying line (one of those RF sense only types). Tom-N0SS helped me accomplish just that. He made a PC board for such a circuit and gave me much advice on how and where to hook into my amp. Tom was a real champ and the project worked out perfectly. He is just one of the great examples of the fine folks on this Elecraft list who help us get things accomplished with our K2 rigs. Tom, you’re the best! So, kudos to Tom-N0SS, for being such a great help. He has a really great website at http://www.N0SS.net . Highly recommend it. The link for the external amp keying project is http://www.n0ss.net/l2_basic_8r_line_t-r_adapter.pdf . 73, Bill - WA5PB -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.11/191 - Release Date: 12/2/2005 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Driving an external amp with base K2
I am trying to drive an external amp, 300W amp, with my base QRP K2. The issue I am having is that during SSB mode transmissions, the amp's T/R switch often opens and closes between the sylables of some words. Is there an adjustment I can make in the K2 to help lessen this? Otherwise, it seems to working well. Also, when working with such an amp with CW, should it be set for AM mode? 73, Bill - WA5PB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Driving an external amp with base K2
To the best of my knowledge, the amp does not have an external keying line available. 73, Bill - WA5PB -Original Message- From: Gregg R. Lengling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Nov 15, 2005 1:24 PM To: Bill Allen [EMAIL PROTECTED], elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Driving an external amp with base K2 Why don't you use a manual keying line instead of using the rf sampling keying. Gregg R. Lengling, W9DHI, Un-Retired K2/100 SN 3075 http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org - Original Message - From: Bill Allen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 1:21 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Driving an external amp with base K2 I am trying to drive an external amp, 300W amp, with my base QRP K2. The issue I am having is that during SSB mode transmissions, the amp's T/R switch often opens and closes between the sylables of some words. Is there an adjustment I can make in the K2 to help lessen this? Otherwise, it seems to working well. Also, when working with such an amp with CW, should it be set for AM mode? 73, Bill - WA5PB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] running an external amp?
If I decide to drive an external amp with my K2, do I need to disable the ATU? 73, Bill - WA5PB K2 #1068 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.7/155 - Release Date: 11/1/2005 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] running an external amp?
Thanks for the advice guys. I am shutting down the K2 for the night and headed to bed! :-) 73, Bill - WA5PB K2 #1068 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Vic K2VCO Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 10:18 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] running an external amp? K6MR wrote: Not sure if you mean the KAT-2 or the KAT-100, but I drive both my amps with the KAT-100s in line from both radios. I don't know how the tuner would know the difference between an antenna or an amplifier input network. I just let the tuner cycle (it's real quick) using the tune button the first time I activate the amp. Then use the keyer to tune with dits. The KAT2 and KAT100 are pretty similar. The difference between an antenna and an amplifier input network is that the impedance seen when driving an amplifier changes as the amplifier is driven harder! So you can get a sort of unstable condition in which the tuner tries to match a varying impedance. This is probably not harmful since you are tuning at reduced power, but it's not clear that the tuner will find an appropriate match. That's why I recommend tuning the K2 into a 50-ohm dummy load first, and then using it to drive the amp. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.7/155 - Release Date: 11/1/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.7/155 - Release Date: 11/1/2005 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
