[Elecraft] KPA1500 questions

2017-04-22 Thread gliderboy1955 via Elecraft
1)  Can the KPA1500 be placed on top of the power supply for those of us without floor space? 2) What is the drive power required for full output? 3)  Can a KXPA100 be used to drive it thereby (gulp) giving us a 1500W KX2 or KX3 (or K2 with key line mod)? 4)  Will it cope with digital modes at

[Elecraft] KX2 Pins

2017-03-19 Thread gliderboy1955 via Elecraft
The exposed pins on the back of the KX2 are the factory MOJO IN port.  DO NOT short these pins or the mojo will dissipate and the rig must be returned to the factory for a refresh. 73 Eric WD6DBM Sent on my Samsung Galaxy S® 6. __

[Elecraft] K2 Battery

2017-02-18 Thread gliderboy1955 via Elecraft
The lead-acid K2 battery is heavy and can corrode when its life is over, and is ancient.  I just removed my K2 battery, and when I use it portable I am going to power it with a tiny KX2 battery, or a bigger 4S2P pack. When I built my K2, I didn't use the Elecraft trickle charger.  I ran the

[Elecraft] 9:1 Balun

2017-01-30 Thread gliderboy1955 via Elecraft
What are the advantages/disadvantages of using a 9:1 balun v. using the switchable Elecraft balun at 1:1 or 4:1 or no balun at all when using a random wire portable? Why 9:1? Thanks  73 Eric WD6DBM Sent on my Samsung Galaxy S® 6. __

[Elecraft] Battery Leakage

2017-01-15 Thread gliderboy1955 via Elecraft
Has anyone on this list ever had NiMH or Lithium AA batteries leak?  I have always assumed only alkaline or carbon batteries leaked.   73 Eric WD6DBM Sent on my Samsung Galaxy S® 6. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Elecraft-Free Straight Key Night

2017-01-12 Thread gliderboy1955 via Elecraft
I want to publicly congratulate myself for operating SKN this year with only my souped up HW-16 and box-stock HG-10 VFO.  Usually I get frustrated with the boat anchors and go Elecraft at some point. The dark K-line called, all right.  "Isn't that chirp a bit embarassing?"   "How long has it

[Elecraft] [KXPA100] Gone Mental

2016-12-04 Thread gliderboy1955 via Elecraft
My KXPA100 won't respond to front panel button pushing when used with FT817 in basic mode.  I can't change antennas or get it to tune when in either AUTO or MAN mode.  When in the Utility it shows no inductors or caps selected.  I've reloaded the firmware 3 times.  Numerous power cycles.