Re: [Elecraft] K2 trouble shooting

after this dead VFO issue is repaired. Mike WE0H Don Wilhelm wrote: Mike, Other than the wiring paths for ENC A and ENC B signals through the connectors and to CB U6 pins 8 and 16, there is nothing else for these two signals. However, for the encoder to be read, the /ENC RD signal must

Re: [Elecraft] K2 trouble shooting

, I am copying this to the Elecraft reflector so it is in the database for someone else down the road. This is definitely a strange problem with this radio. I think we are getting closer to the solution. Mike WE0H Don Wilhelm wrote: Mike, Do you have the 'scope vertical amp set to DC

Re: [Elecraft] K2 trouble shooting

into this sort of issue. Mike WE0H Don Wilhelm wrote: Mike, Yes, it sounds like you have it adequately analyzed and I do agree with your conclusions. FP U3 has a bad pin 14 output and the MCU input for ENC A also has a problem and is dragging the signal down. 73, Don W3FPR Mike-WE0H wrote: Hi

Re: [Elecraft] K2 trouble shooting

increase the displayed freq but not go down. Mike WE0H __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Rev B PCB - Does it contain the side-tone mod?

I emailed you scans of the board direct. -- Mike WE0H K2 #6698 dw wrote: Hey Gang, I read online yesterday that it may be that the K2 control PCB Rev-B might have incorporated the side-tone audio filter somewhere in advance of the LM380N chip, to produce a waveform closer to sine-wave

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Field Day fun

Hi Wayne, Sounds like a super fun time!!! I sure wish my son or XYL would take some interest in the radio. For sure head out next year with the kids and have a blast. -- Mike WE0H K2 #6698 Wayne B wrote: I snuck in about an hour of FD operation late tonight, setting up camp in the back

Re: [Elecraft] 500 kHz Transceive Operation With the K3

. The ARRL will be working with the FCC down the road to see if they can turn this into a Amateur Radio Band. Many thanks, -- Mike WE0H WD2XSH/16 on 600m WD2XGI on 1750m 2200m K2 #6698 wayne burdick wrote: A few countries allow experimental amateur radio operation in the 500 kHz band (600

Re: [Elecraft] 500 kHz Transceive Operation With the K3

coverage varies by country but is within that window worldwide. Mike WE0H wayne burdick wrote: The present limit is 500 kHz. I could probably move it down a little, but not to 400 -- the synth won't go that low. 73, Wayne N6KR Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Am I missing something

Re: [Elecraft] New to the Forum

Same thing for working under the panel on a plane with the solder iron. Your arms are up behind the panel while you lay on your back with your head crammed into the rudder pedals. Drip solder and your gonna loose facial skin...hi hi... Mike WE0H Ron wrote: No solder blobs to get out

Re: [Elecraft] 500 kHz Receive Operation With the KX1

in back to back 1N4148 diodes on the input of the mixer so it doesn't get clobbered if I mess up with the T/R switch. I also use a 7 pole LP filter tuned for 520kc in place of the original LP filter. Info on our 600 meter Experimental Band is at www.500kc.com Mike WE0H WD2XSH/16 John H wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Compounds to retain windings in place on toroid cores

Why not use hot glue on the toroids in the K2? That link shows hot glue as a very good wire retaining compound. Does anyone have any data that suggests a K2 would not function to the manufacturer's spec's if hot glue was used on all the toroids? -- Mike WE0H K2 #6698 Jack S wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Saving K2 VFO modes

You got my vote on open source or finding someone to work on updates on occasion... -- Mike WE0H K2 #6698 Mike H wrote: Hi Mike, This request goes back years, way before the K3. K2 development has stalled with the introduction of the K3. I suspect the only way to get it moving again

Re: [Elecraft] Saving K2 VFO modes

Hi Wayne, Excellent to hear there is a future to the K2's software. Thank you for the update on this. C-U- @ Dayton -- Mike WE0H K2 #6698 Wayne wrote: Mike-WE0H wrote: You got my vote on open source or finding someone to work on updates on occasion... Mike (et al), The K2's

[Elecraft] Who is going to Dayton?

I imagine there will be a bunch from this reflector attending Hamvention? I will be there Friday before noon. -- Mike WE0H K2 #6698 SKCC #5446 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Brush or Blow Dust?

I use a very soft long bristle brush and whisk away any dust on my radio's. -- Mike WE0H K2 #6698 SKCC #5446 Dan N wrote: I'm an old ham who has built a lot of kits over the years. I am really excited though to become an Elecraft user having just received my K3 kit. My question has to do

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net results (4/19/09)

Who was the station that said they were running 5w output? I heard them pretty decent. -- Mike WE0H K2 #6698 SKCC #5446 Phil and Christina wrote: We had a short SSB net again today (1800Z) on 14.316 MHz. The signal levels were just OK to net control (generally under 59). We had 17

[Elecraft] [K2] Fun times on 20m SSB tonight

yet not destroy the audio quality? I suspect the K2 might be running super clean audio with no compression or processing. Could it benefit from a bit more audio drive or processing? I don't know. What do you guys run for audio settings on the K2? -- Mike WE0H K2 #6698 SKCC #5446

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net Announcement

That carrier on 14.31800mc is nuts loud in Minnesota. I tried to check in but only one station heard me and repeated my callsign. Even the DSP won't wipe that screaming carrier out. -- Mike WE0H K2 #6698 SKCC #5446 Phil and Christina wrote: Hi gang, The weekly Elecraft SSB net will meet

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net Announcement

compounding the problem of having only 15w to work with. At least one person heard me and repeated my callsign so I hope I got checked in...hi hi... -- Mike WE0H K2 #6698 SKCC #5446 Jim W wrote: Mike et al - It might be good to check to see if you aren't doing it to yourself. 14.318

[Elecraft] [K2] Calibration

. Something is not right above 15mc. Now I know the CAL PLL is done right and verified with my DDS oven oscillator showing the exact calibration as the radio now. Something is not right somewhere. Hardware problem? I don't know. At least I have the 10mc calibration spot on. Mike WE0H

[Elecraft] [K2] Secret to K2 calibration programming?

1.90003 3.9 3.90003 5.5 5.50003 7.2 7.20003 10.1000 10.1004 14.2000 14.2005 18.5000 18.5005 21.2000 21.2000 24.9000 24.9001 28.2000 28.2001 See how it is not the same offset across the bands? Something funny is going on here... Thanks for the help. -- Mike WE0H

Re: [Elecraft] I need your help...Spammer

This is similar to a message I got yesterday. It came from some non-US email address. It was someone saying they wanted to buy my K2 and to tell them how much where to send the funds. I just deleted the message. -- Mike WE0H K2 #6698 SKCC #5446 Paul Gates wrote: Please I need your

Re: [Elecraft] FS: K2 #5723

Wow that's a killer deal. -- Mike WE0H K2 #6698 SKKC #5446 KU4YP wrote: Before I put it on the auction site, I'd like this to go to someone on the list if they want it. $550.00 shipped to lower 48. Unbuilt 160meter and noise blanker option. Contact me off list if interested. 73 mike ku4yp

Re: [Elecraft] UK Elecraft net report for Sunday 5th April

I just ordered the components to build a KR5L CW Tuning Indicator for my K2. Waiting on the IC from overseas. Have to layout a board and etch it yet. Bought a neat orange super bright LED for the Lock button cap. That should look interesting in that color. Mike WE0H K2 6698 Dave G4AON wrote

[Elecraft] [K2] Aligning CW SSB filters...Crystal heaters running perfect

now. Many thanks, Mike WE0H K2 6698 __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K-1 For Sale

That's the long path email getting to the server this morning...The short path signal (email) made it a few days ago already. Mike WE0H Roger S wrote: I don't know how this got posted again but yesterday I reposted it with the price at $350 as it still remains. 73, Roger, NJ2R I have

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's fish fry, barbeque, potato salad

Don't forget eating the Wisconsin cheese...hi hi... Mike WE0H Bill Johnson wrote: This could be nicely accomplished up here in Fish Creek, WI where there is a good supply of white fish, then it could be a great marketing opportunity for Elecraft in the mid-West rather than the right

Re: [Elecraft] K2: Diry RF Gain pot?

Give it a shot of Color TV Tuner spray or LPS-1 spray. It should make it good as new, no promises though...hi hi... Mike WE0H Steve K wrote: The adjustment action on my RF gain control is erratic. The gain level always settles down almost immediately once I quit rotating the knob

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX below 500 kc/s

. Frequency stability is extremely important for operating on those LF MF bands. Mike WE0H WD2XGI on 2200 1750m WD2XSH/16 on 600m __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] [K2] Crystal heater for better stability???

radio's. I want to make my K2 very stable as it will be used on those bands. Many thanks, Mike WE0H K2 6698 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Crystal heater for better stability???

Thank you all who replied direct with many different ideas options...hi hi...I have found a solution. 73, Mike WE0H Mike-WE0H wrote: Has anyone added a crystal heater to their K2? If I would add a heater to my K2, what oscillator would be the best one to do it to or should I heat both

Re: [Elecraft] K2 standard mic input = kenwood circuit - - what mic doyou recommend?

I use that same mic with my K2. It sounds excellent. Mike WE0H Mike H wrote: Thank goodness, an Elecraft related posting. Unless you plan to let the dog eat this mic. I use a Kenwood MC-43S hand mic with both K2 and K3. Inexpensive and always complimentary audio reports. I use those

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for March 22nd 23rd, 2009

What operating system are you running on that computer? hi hi... Mike WE0H K2 6698 Linux user of course...hi hi Kevin R wrote: Good Morning, Sorry about the late report but just as I was going to send it out last night it went away. I do not know how or why, it simply disappeared

[Elecraft] [K2] Birdie's in K2 VFO???

to 10114.12 and I hear the birdie on that transition. It also happens at 10115.11 to 10115.12 and so forth on up the bands. Mike WE0H K2 6698 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Birdie's in K2 VFO???..Click sound...

and also matches my 3mc oven oscillator and DDS VFO also. I'll do that report back...hi hi... Thanks much, Mike WE0H Don Wilhelm wrote: Mike, If you can describe that more as a click rather than a birdie, I can offer a solution - run CAL PLL again - be certain the 4 MHz oscillator is set

[Elecraft] [K2] C6 4.7pf cap K60XV option?

Was I supposed to remove the C6 (4.7p) cap when I added the K60XV option? I have it soldered on the bottom of the RF board from pin1 to pin 3 of J15. Thanks, Mike WE0H K2 6698 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] C6 4.7pf cap K60XV option?

Hi Don, OK I will do that. Couldn't figure out one way or the other so I put the cap on the bottom side of the header after I installed the header. Guess it was shunting some signal from where it was supposed to be going...hi hi... Thanks much, Mike WE0H Don W wrote: Mike, Yes, remove

[Elecraft] Fast shipping again!!!

I ordered a KAT2 on Wednesday night, it shipped Thursday US mail First Class, the box arrives today on Saturday!!! Crazy fast shipping and dirt cheep too. Thank you guys so much. If all companies could only be like Elecraft...Amazing!!! Mike WE0H K2 6698

Re: [Elecraft] Fast shipping again!!!

the US Postal Service. For normal service 1st class and Priority Mail beat the pants off the other carriers. 73, Bob K2TK Mike-WE0H wrote: I ordered a KAT2 on Wednesday night, it shipped Thursday US mail First Class, the box arrives today on Saturday!!! Crazy fast shipping

Re: [Elecraft] Building a KX1

What was your question now that you stirred up the interest...hi hi... I seen your blank post yesterday but we were seeing strange posts from somewhere else. Oh well... Mike WE0H K2 S/N 6698 Ron B wrote: I posted a question yesterday but it did not seem to go through - the message was blank

[Elecraft] [K2] Current setting?

. The audio sounds clean listening on a TS-440 on all bands 160 thru 10m, skipping 30m of course... Thanks much, Mike WE0H K2 S/N 6698 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] [K2] KAT2 mods or not?

OK just ordered the KAT2 auto tuner for my K2. Is there anything special that I should do with it when I build it or just build it stock? Thanks, Mike WE0H __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Current setting?

with the current setting as it was factory default. It is now set to 3.5a. I noticed the radio will put out 20w on any band from 75m thru 17m but as you said keep it at 10w. Voltage measurements are with a Fluke 77 DVM measured at the radio's power cable. Mike WE0H Don Wilhelm wrote: Mike, What

Re: [Elecraft] accurate time

Linux adjusts the computer's clock automatically for the user. Nothing to click or figure out...hi hi... Mike WE0H __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

[Elecraft] [K2] 160m sensitivity below 1.9mc?

2.0mc on the other end. Is there a mod or tweak I can do to keep the hot receive sensitivity down to 1.80mc? The BC band is not important but I want all of 160 meters performing the same. Many thanks, Mike WE0H __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] K2 vs K3 ?

it costs so much more than the K2. That's my only reason, economics. I'm retired and the XYL still works so I hate to spend the funds she earns. My next Elecraft radio will be a loaded K1 for portable operating. The K2 is too nice to bring outside in my opinion. Mike WE0H K2 S/N 6698 John said

Re: [Elecraft] K2 vs K3 ?

cheep. That'd be well over 100w output just idling. Communications Concepts sells the complete kit for it with the more expensive MRF transistors if you don't have a stash of components for it already. Mike WE0H Randy M wrote: Well, this is interesting! I'm agonizing over this very issue

Re: [Elecraft] Price of a K2

lotta response at that!!! hi hi...Awesome group, you guys have here. Mike WE0H Julian, G4ILO wrote: Perhaps people are wary of buying something that was built by somebody of unknown expertise? I've bought the odd bit of home-built gear (and commercial rigs that had been modified by previous

Re: [Elecraft] OT: best way to learn CW

Kind'a short video...hi hi... Mike WE0H DOUG wrote: You will enjoy this (maybe) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8Pq6cosm2A de Doug KR2Q __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] Price of a K2

I have seen them with various options going for $600.00 thru $700 something. That seems surprisingly low to me when you take a kit add in the options and come up right around a grand then the guys are selling them in the 6-7 hundred range, built... Silly. Mike WE0H K2 S/N 6698 Paul G wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra

with smokin fast CW. I went from 0 to 31 WPM in the first year that I was licensed (1987). I was on the air practically every day night. You can do it and this group and others can help...hi hi... Mike WE0H James S wrote: Yes I'm only 30. I got my first ticket last November. I still have a lot

[Elecraft] [K2] Power output pot tight on CCW end

My power output pot on my K2 is tight turning the last 1/4th until full CCW. Is this the way it is supposed to be or? It was that way before I installed it. It works but is tight turning at the low 1w range. Thanks, Mike WE0H K2 S/N 6698

Re: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra

Good deal James!!! Always worth getting the Extra class for a bit more space on HF. Mike WE0H James S wrote: Hello fellow Elecrafters, Sorry for the OT post here guys, but I just wanted to share with you that I passed my element 4 exam today with flying colors. Hope to have my license

Re: [Elecraft] K2 : C22 question

Use the 2.7pf. It says in the parts list this is a substitute value. I seen that also when I got to that point and said to myself, where the %...@! is the 3.3p cap??? Mike WE0H K2 S/N 6698 Fred N9TA wrote: I can't find C22, which is supposed to be a 3.3pf. However, I have a 2.7 pf cap

[Elecraft] [K2] Long term reliability with leaving radio on 24/7???

oscillators here are which are calibrated to WWV. I haven't had the chance yet to let it come down to room temp and be turned back on and see where the calibration would be at. Anyone with experience in this stuff? Many thanks, Mike WE0H K2 S/N 6698

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Control board U4 8v regulator issueSolved problem

impressed with this kit it's design, well worth the money spent. Mike WE0H David Woolley (E.L) wrote: Mike-WE0H wrote: shame the regulator manufacturer sells a 8v regulator that is barely at the minimum end of it's spec's, but it is good that the K2 can be modified to work

Re: [Elecraft] K2 : Is this ok for AGC threshold??

takes care of the issue if you don't have a spare regulator laying around. Mike WE0H Fred N9TA wrote: Thanks for the quick reply Don !!! I guess I will continue then.I'd decided to stop further construction until I had an answer. Just in case it was something to be concerned about

Re: [Elecraft] K2 missing part

Mine was the same as the others also. Mike WE0H Brett Gazdzinski wrote: I think I was scratching my head over the same choke, the manual and updates said it could be a different color, but it was the same as other chokes, and I was not actually short a choke. Brett N2DTS

[Elecraft] [K2] S/N 6698 is alive now!!!

Just got done testing the TX RX on K2 S/N 6698 and all is working per the manual. Now onto the options... Mike WE0H __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] Your Opinion: The realities of QRP vs. QRO

, you know, be happy. Text emails don't show emotion, and feelings don't get understood because of this. Tongue in cheek, smile, it's Friday!!! Yea!!! hi hi... 73, Mike WE0H Building my K2...almost done... Bill W4ZV wrote: Gary D Krause wrote: Just as long as we all keep it in perspective

[Elecraft] [K2] Progress on my K2 assembly S/N 6698

. The enamel wire is a breeze to strip/tin with some rosin and a 80w iron. Piece of cake winding the toroids with those procedures and pictures in the manual. More info later...back to the bench I go!!! This is tons of fun. Mike WE0H

[Elecraft] [K2] Control board U4 8v regulator issue

? Bad regulator or??? Many thanks, Mike WE0H __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Control board U4 8v regulator issueSolved problem

I replaced the regulator and now have 8.30v output from U4. The original regulator only put out 7.61v. Thankfully I had a used regulator on a parts board from a security system!!! hi hi... Mike Mike-WE0H wrote: Has anyone else had a 8v regulator (U4) on their control board show a lower

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Control board U4 8v regulator issueSolved problem

the regulator manufacturer sells a 8v regulator that is barely at the minimum end of it's spec's, but it is good that the K2 can be modified to work with the lower voltage regulator if need be. Now onto stuffing the other components into the RF board... Mike WE0H

[Elecraft] [K2] Initial power up testing

the power button is pressed on. Mike WE0H __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] [K2]...Hot glue toroids to PCB??? No is the answer...

Wow, quite a response. The consensus is do NOT glue the toroids and I won't. One guy said he has a radio that traveled 500k miles in a big truck and I surely know what that kind of environment is like. Says a lot for the radio's durability right there. Thank you all for the help. Mike WE0H

Re: [Elecraft] To: Elecraft- Suggestions

Mike WE0H WD2XSH/16 on 600m __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] hot glue K2 toroids?

Let's get a list together of safe RTV products for electronics use. Mike WE0H w...@comcast.net wrote: I believe there is lots of non out-gasing RTV's out there. I use it for power dividers all the time. Just smell it, it's pretty easy to tell the difference. Terry

Re: [Elecraft] VLF/LF Converters

in Mississippi. He normally sits on 506.35kc running CW or 505.266kc running QRSS-3. Mike WE0H Phil LaMarche wrote: I have general coverage in my K3, what and how would I enter this frequency? Phil Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.com www.w9dvm.com

[Elecraft] [K2]...Hot glue toroids to PCB???

the toroids loose without gluing them to the boards. So what do you guys think, glue or no glue? Many thanks, Mike WE0H __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

[Elecraft] K2 transverter question

reference mixed with the HF radio's signal to get me on 2200, 1750 600 meters. I am licensed as a Part 5 station on those 3 bands. Will the K2 operate in that band at below 80 meters? I only need the transverter ports to function, not the HF power amp. Many thanks, Mike WE0H

Re: [Elecraft] K2 transverter question

Thank you Ken. Looks like it will be just fine then. Just built a FCC-2 MK-II a few weeks ago. It is a very nice DDS VFO. 73 Mike WE0H Ken K3IU wrote: Hi Mike: I got out a l'il FCC-2 freq counter/vfo that I built, hooked it up to the K2 and was able to hear a signal on the K2 to down just

Re: [Elecraft] K2 transverter question

on them years ago and built my LF MF station around them. Thanks much, Mike WE0H Don wrote: Mike, The K60XV will not provide any advantage for you with that IF frequency band. The available IF frequencies for the K2 transverter bands are limited to 7 MHz, 14 MHz, 21 MHz and 28 MHz

Re: [Elecraft] K2 transverter question

with. 73, Don W3FPR Mike-WE0H wrote: Hi Don, Wow that does present an issue now. I will see if I can find a suitable reference oscillator at one of those 4 freq's. Seems kind of odd IF freq's not having one at 10.0mc. Does anyone has a suggestion on what oscillator I could brew up

Re: [Elecraft] K2 transverter question

I wonder if that was Wayne whom I spoke with at the Orlando Hamcation a couple weekends ago? There was a guy and a lady there at the Elecraft booth and both were extremely helpful and willing to sit down and answer tons of questions. That was the best customer service experience I have seen in