[Elecraft] K2 PLL Reference Osc Range Low

2012-05-27 Thread Jim KO5V
with the thermistor board. I have double-checked my soldering. Any ideas? Thanks in advance, 73, Jim KO5V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] K2 PLL Reference Osc Range Low

2012-06-02 Thread Jim KO5V
(50uV, vs 1uV)? I'm not sure I did this correctly before (I used the 40M band). Thanks again, 73, Jim KO5V -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com Sent: Jun 1, 2012 2:58 PM To: Jim KO5V k...@earthlink.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 PLL

[Elecraft] Unbuilt XV50 Transverter Kit for Sale

2012-07-06 Thread Jim KO5V
Asking $325.00 including U.S. shipping, PayPal preferred. Please contact me off-list, and ignore the message from my SPAM filter. Thanks 73, Jim KO5V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

[Elecraft] XV50 Kit Has Been Sold

2012-07-07 Thread Jim KO5V
Thanks! 73, Jim KO5V __ 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

[Elecraft] FS: Unbuilt KAT-100-2 + EC2 Enclosure

2014-02-02 Thread Jim KO5V
shipping by Priority Mail, USA only. Payment by PayPal. Please contact me off-list: Ko5V at earthlink dot net , and ignore my SPAM filter if it sends you a message. Thanks 73, Jim KO5V Sandia Park, NM __ Elecraft mailing list Home

[Elecraft] FS: Unbuilt KAT-100-2 + EC2 Enclosure

2014-03-03 Thread Jim KO5V
Unbuilt KAT-100-2 + EC2 enclosure. Current list price $309.90, I'm asking $225.00 (OBO), including USA shipping. Please contact me off list: Ko5V at earthlink dot net Thanks 73, Jim KO5V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] FS: K2-10

2014-03-03 Thread Jim KO5V
questions: Ko5V at earthlink dot net Thanks 73, Jim KO5V __ 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

[Elecraft] FS: Unbuilt KAT-100-2 + EC2 Enclosure

2014-03-03 Thread Jim KO5V
The kit has been sold, Thanks. __ 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

[Elecraft] FS: K2-10

2014-03-04 Thread Jim KO5V
The K2 has been sold. Thanks to all who replied. 73, Jim KO5V __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and Linux contest logging

2016-06-05 Thread Jim KO5V
my machine, so I am a bit behind the curve. I need to spend some time and see if I can upgrade to something a bit more current, but the last upgrade was a disaster! Good luck, and let us know what you find out, 73, Jim KO5V K2 7225

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 1500

2017-04-21 Thread Jim KO5V
Wayne, Glad it's $5995 rather than $9559! Nice work, as usual! 73, Jim KO5V Message: 19 Hi Fred, $5995, complete with internal ATU and external, lightweight switching power supply. See: http://www.elecraft.com/KPA1500/KPA1500.htm I might point out that only Elecraft offers a legal

[Elecraft] FS: KAT-100-2 Unbuilt Kit + EC-2 Enclosure

2018-06-25 Thread Jim KO5V
for both. Payment by PayPal. Please email me off-list at: ("mycall" at arrl dot net). If you get a prompt from my SPAM filter, please just ignore it. I check that file regularly, and will then "approve" you. Thanks for

[Elecraft] K2 C22 Adjustment Method Question

2018-10-14 Thread Jim KO5V
ch to 20Mhz, and use then same method to zero-beat with Spot and cw and cwR, the reading is 19.999.92MHz. Is this a normal thing, or is my understanding of the method flawed? I would bet on the latter... Thanks in advance. 73, Jim KO5V __

[Elecraft] K2 frequency counter question

2018-10-29 Thread Jim KO5V
, but right now, I just want to get as close as possible. I hope I'm not completely crazy here... Thanks. 73, Jim KO5V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] K2 frequency counter question

2018-10-29 Thread Jim KO5V
Thanks Don, that's good news. I'm not expecting perfection - just getting close will do for now. 73, Jim KO5V -Original Message- >From: Don Wilhelm >Sent: Oct 29, 2018 2:53 PM >To: Jim KO5V , Elecraft List >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 frequency counter question > >

Re: [Elecraft] K2: KPA100 fan issue + current question

2018-11-09 Thread Jim KO5V
Thanks Bob, Yet another variable! I just measured my dummy load at 54 ohms (cold). Maybe I should just declare victory and move on! 73, Jim KO5V -Original Message- >From: Bob McGraw K4TAX >Sent: Nov 9, 2018 8:51 PM >To: Jim KO5V , donw...@embarqmail.com, Elecraft List &

Re: [Elecraft] K2: KPA100 fan issue + current question

2018-11-09 Thread Jim KO5V
at 50W or so and see what happens. 73, Jim KO5V -Original Message- >From: Don Wilhelm >Sent: Nov 9, 2018 5:15 PM >To: Jim KO5V , Bob McGraw K4TAX , >Elecraft List >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2: KPA100 fan issue + current question > >Jim, > >That is normal. 

[Elecraft] K2: KPA100 fan issue + current question

2018-11-08 Thread Jim KO5V
11A. I expected higher current. Does that seem about right? Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks in advance, & 73, Jim KO5V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.n

Re: [Elecraft] K2: KPA100 fan issue + current question

2018-11-09 Thread Jim KO5V
, 13A 20M: .048V, 9.6A 30M: .056V, 11.2A 40M: .052V, 10.4A 60M: .056V, 11.2A 80M: .054V, 10.8A The current seems to vary significantly between bands, but maybe that's normal? Thanks again. 73, Jim KO5V -Original Message- >From: Don Wilhelm >Sent: Nov 9, 2018 11:37 AM >To: Jim K

[Elecraft] K2: KPA100 fan issue + current question

2018-11-09 Thread Jim KO5V
. I think I'll borrow a friend's DMM and see if I get the same voltage measurement across R1 (unless 11A is in the ballpark). 73, Jim KO5V -Forwarded Message- >From: Jim KO5V >Sent: Nov 8, 2018 2:11 PM >To: Elecraft List >Subject: K2: KPA100 fan issue + current questi

Re: [Elecraft] K2: KPA100 fan issue + current question

2018-11-09 Thread Jim KO5V
report what I find. Thanks! 73, Jim KO5V -Original Message- >From: Don Wilhelm >Sent: Nov 9, 2018 9:56 AM >To: Jim KO5V , Elecraft List >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2: KPA100 fan issue + current question > >Jim, > >I would expect that the current at 100 watts wou

Re: [Elecraft] K2: KPA100 fan issue + current question

2018-11-09 Thread Jim KO5V
Thanks Bob, That makes me feel a bit better. I'm still going to remeasure it with a newer meter and see if the measurements check. 73, Jim KO5V -Original Message- >From: Bob McGraw K4TAX >Sent: Nov 9, 2018 10:29 AM >To: Jim KO5V >Cc: Elecraft List >Subject: Re

[Elecraft] K2: Dial calibration question

2018-11-16 Thread Jim KO5V
Don't worry, be happy" situation, or should I look for a problem? Also, the temperature of the rig and room do affect this! With the lid off, I put a towel over the open top for about an hour, then removed it and ~15 minutes later, the dial had drifted about 20Hz. Thanks again! 73

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 build

2019-01-20 Thread Jim KO5V
's options, and there was no complicated rework for any of them - that was my experience, anyway. There is great support on this list, and at least in my experience, nobody will criticize you for dumb questions - at least in public ;) Enjoy, and don't be shy about asking for help. 73, Jim KO5V

Re: [Elecraft] K2 VCO Alignment T5 L30

2019-01-23 Thread Jim KO5V
Tom, On my latest K2 build, I put a 1pf cap into the C68 (10pf) location. The 1pf cap was labelled "1D", which looked a lot like a "10" to my eyes. I think it took me about 4 hours to figure that one out. Once fixed, it all fell into place, and everything worked. We all

Re: [Elecraft] XV50 question

2018-12-23 Thread Jim KO5V
Thanks Don, I'll test it as-is. The 2d connectors are all contacting clean metal, so it should be OK - at least in terms of noise. 73, Jim KO5V -Original Message- >From: Don Wilhelm >Sent: Dec 23, 2018 12:09 PM >To: Jim KO5V , Elecraft List >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] X

Re: [Elecraft] XV50 question

2018-12-23 Thread Jim KO5V
the K2. It's a lot smarter than I am, and didn't allow me to make any non-recoverable errors. Now, if 6M would just open up... Happy Holidays to everyone! 73, Jim KO5V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

[Elecraft] XV50 question

2018-12-23 Thread Jim KO5V
like a good way to pick up noise to me, but a lot of you have forgotten more than I know about this stuff... Thanks in advance. 73 Jim KO5V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K2 with KPA_100

2018-12-21 Thread Jim KO5V
tly using the unpopulated one with only the KIO2 and speaker installed. If you like to build, go for it! 73, Jim KO5V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/m

[Elecraft] Fw: K2: FS, unbuilt Softrock Lite II w/KIF XTAL, KBT2 Parts

2019-03-29 Thread Jim KO5V
Both items have been sold. Thanks again! 73, Jim KO5V -Forwarded Message- >From: Jim KO5V >Sent: Mar 28, 2019 3:54 PM >To: Elecraft List >Subject: Fw: K2: FS, unbuilt Softrock Lite II w/KIF XTAL, KBT2 Parts > >I re-read the previous email after I sent it. I m

[Elecraft] Fw: K2: FS, unbuilt Softrock Lite II w/KIF XTAL, KBT2 Parts

2019-03-28 Thread Jim KO5V
I re-read the previous email after I sent it. I meant to say that I will use my RSP1 as the receiver for the Panadapter, rather than the Softrock. 73, Jim KO5V -Forwarded Message- >From: Jim KO5V >Sent: Mar 28, 2019 3:29 PM >To: Elecraft List >Subject: K2: FS, unbuilt S

[Elecraft] K2: FS, unbuilt Softrock Lite II w/KIF XTAL, KBT2 Parts

2019-03-28 Thread Jim KO5V
the battery. The harness is built, and the manual, switch, and all of the necessary connectors and hardware, including the battery bracket, are included. $25.00, shipped, USA. Payment by PayPal. Please contact me offline at k...@arrl.net Thanks for the bandwidth! 73, Jim KO5V Edgewood, NM

Re: [Elecraft] K2: Flaky 160M switching

2019-03-02 Thread Jim KO5V
fasteners is always an issue for me... The 80M high current behavior I observed is exactly what you describe. 73, Jim KO5V -Original Message- >From: Don Wilhelm >Sent: Mar 2, 2019 1:04 PM >To: Jim KO5V , Elecraft List >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2: Flaky 160M switching >

[Elecraft] K2: Flaky 160M switching

2019-03-02 Thread Jim KO5V
panel and see what happens. Does anyone have any other suggestions? I'm not sure K8 is bad, but maybe the BNC might be? Thanks in advance. 73, Jim KO5V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elec

Re: [Elecraft] K2: Flaky 160M switching

2019-03-02 Thread Jim KO5V
OK. One thing common to it all that could be affected by the flexing of the RF board, is the J14 connector assembly. It looks like it could be a bit fragile, since it's so tall. I'll check it again, and then start tapping. Thanks again Don. 73, Jim KO5V -Original Message- >From:

Re: [Elecraft] K2: Flaky 160M switching

2019-03-02 Thread Jim KO5V
look again for a bad solder joint before going there. Thanks again. 73, Jim KO5V -Original Message- >From: Don Wilhelm >Sent: Mar 2, 2019 1:58 PM >To: Jim KO5V , Elecraft List >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2: Flaky 160M switching > >Jim, > >Replacing K8 is not goin

Re: [Elecraft] K2: Flaky 160M switching-solved?

2019-03-11 Thread Jim KO5V
the heat sink panel. That was apparently flexing the RF board. My guess is that J14 had an internal failure because of that, so I left the BNC loose on the heat sink panel. We'll see if everything continues to function. Again, thanks for the help! 73, Jim KO5V -Original Message

Re: [Elecraft] K2: I killed my KPA100

2019-02-07 Thread Jim KO5V
10k ohms, then reduced, eventually going through zero, and then back up to a very high resistance. It looks like the meter might be charging a capacitor (C83?). I'll check all of the soldering, and the 12PA points. Thanks! 73, Jim KO5V -Original Message- >From: Don Wilhelm >Se

Re: [Elecraft] K2: I killed my KPA100

2019-02-07 Thread Jim KO5V
for your patience. 73, Jim KO5V -Original Message- >From: Don Wilhelm >Sent: Feb 7, 2019 11:00 AM >To: Jim KO5V >Subject: Re: K2: I killed my KPA100 > >Jim, > >All that says the KPA100 should be OK, check the Anderson Power poles >for proper insertion of the

Re: [Elecraft] K2: I killed my KPA100

2019-02-07 Thread Jim KO5V
lse - even if it is new. Thanks again for your help. 73, Jim KO5V >-Original Message- >>From: Don Wilhelm >>Sent: Feb 7, 2019 12:22 PM >>To: Jim KO5V >>Subject: Re: K2: I killed my KPA100 >> >>Jim, >> >>That certainly could cause th

Re: [Elecraft] K2: I killed my KPA100

2019-02-06 Thread Jim KO5V
0-90ohms in one direction (it takes a moment to settle), but it's open in the other. It might be OK?" Next? Thanks. 73, Jim KO5V -Original Message- >From: Don Wilhelm >Sent: Feb 3, 2019 8:50 PM >To: Jim KO5V , Elecraft List >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2: I kill

Re: [Elecraft] 2-10-2019 SSB Net correction

2019-02-14 Thread Jim KO5V
Eric, Just to be correct, my K2's S/N is listed incorrectly. It appears the K2 was MUCH more popular than I ever thought it was: "K05V Jim NM K282255" It should be 7225. Sorry if I mumbled! 73, Jim K05V

[Elecraft] K2: For Sale-Newly Built KDSP2 + UN-PCBs

2019-02-11 Thread Jim KO5V
prefer PayPal. Thanks. 73, Jim KO5V __ 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

[Elecraft] Fw: K2: For Sale-Newly Built KDSP2 + UN-PCBs

2019-02-11 Thread Jim KO5V
The KSB2 and Rework Eliminators PC board have both been sold. Thanks. 73, Jim KO5V -Forwarded Message- >From: Jim KO5V >Sent: Feb 11, 2019 1:09 PM >To: Elecraft List >Subject: K2: For Sale-Newly Built KDSP2 + UN-PCBs > >I've had this kit for several years, a

[Elecraft] K2: IF Tap Point

2019-02-15 Thread Jim KO5V
kits since Dave passed away), and the HupRF site have no instructions for Elecraft rigs. There are links to installation instructions in the most popular Yaekencom radios, but not the K2, even though they are selling the K2 boards. Thanks again. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] K2: IF Tap Point

2019-02-15 Thread Jim KO5V
Don, Thank you, that makes sense. 73, Jim KO5V -Original Message- >From: Don Wilhelm >Sent: Feb 15, 2019 10:41 AM >To: Jim KO5V , Elecraft List >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2: IF Tap Point > >Jim, > >The IF take-off point normally used for the K2 is at J1

Re: [Elecraft] Tx distortion

2019-02-02 Thread Jim KO5V
. I'm sure that there are other active components that could fail, but lately, my experience has been that electronics from the '90s and early 2000s seem to have bad capacitors fairly often. 73, Jim KO5V "Jim I use a resistordivider to get the right level to the k2 and also ferritcords o

Re: [Elecraft] Tx distortion

2019-02-02 Thread Jim KO5V
the antenna was rotated to a certain direction, so the RF was coupling into the rig and/or PS. That really messed up the transmitted signal. So, look for some "dumb" change to your overall set-up as well. Good luck! 73, Jim KO5V "Just a dumb question. Have you checked the DC to the K2

Re: [Elecraft] Tx distortion

2019-02-02 Thread Jim KO5V
new shack layout as much as the old new one, though. It also proved to me that some chaos is OK - being too neat has always bitten me somehow! 73, Jim KO5V "10' is almost exactly a half-wave on 6 meters. Your power cord was a "worst case" for RF feedback on si

[Elecraft] K2: I killed my KPA100

2019-02-03 Thread Jim KO5V
ables while I was hooking and unhooking the serial connection. That might have caused a communication problem that made the amp go a bit nuts. Sorry for the long message. ANY suggestions will be greatly appreciated! 73, Jim KO5V (and I was recently bragging that i

Re: [Elecraft] K2: A couple of minor issues

2019-01-30 Thread Jim KO5V
ust wanted to hear someone say it. 73, Jim KO5V -Original Message- >From: Don Wilhelm >Sent: Jan 30, 2019 5:28 PM >To: Jim KO5V , Elecraft List >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2: A couple of minor issues > >Jim, > >The K2 will sometimes display the Power or Speed w

Re: [Elecraft] K2: A couple of minor issues

2019-01-30 Thread Jim KO5V
from a wall, so maybe that's part of the problem too. 73, Jim KO5V "I have no problem with the K2 audio volume sitting arm's length away. Most of the time the AUDIO gain pot is at the 10-o-clock position. YMMV. 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 >From a Clearing in the

[Elecraft] K2: A couple of minor issues

2019-01-30 Thread Jim KO5V
ilters, so I think they're set properly - I just want to improve them if I can. 3. I am using an external, amplified speaker, made for mobile use, because the K2's audio seems a bit low. Is this normal? This solution is fine with me; I just want to "hear" what other folks have experi

[Elecraft] K2: Unused Rev A Boards-Free to a Good Home

2019-05-12 Thread Jim KO5V
. 73, Jim KO5V __ 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

[Elecraft] VERY noisy LCD Monitor. Any Suggestions?

2019-05-26 Thread Jim KO5V
ld like to hear of someone's success before spending a lot of money trying to "shotgun" the solution, and I really don't want to get a new monitor - but if anyone has a suggestion of a noise-free one, please let me know. Thanks

[Elecraft] Fw: Re: VERY noisy LCD Monitor. Any Suggestions?

2019-05-26 Thread Jim KO5V
Thanks to everyone who responded to my post, and to Jim k9YC for sharing the two .pdf links. Maybe now I can make some headway - or buy a new monitor... 73, Jim KO5V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] VERY noisy LCD Monitor. Any Suggestions?

2019-05-26 Thread Jim KO5V
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[Elecraft] Noisy Monitor-Solved.

2019-05-26 Thread Jim KO5V
r all of the suggestions. 73, Jim KO5V __ 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 P

Re: [Elecraft] VERY noisy LCD Monitor. Any Suggestions?

2019-05-26 Thread Jim KO5V
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Re: [Elecraft] Noisy Monitor-Solved

2019-05-26 Thread Jim KO5V
ome 3d CAD design work. I think it produces about 2-3 S-units of noise. Maybe when I get some time, I'll try to fix it, but for now, it will be fine for non-radio uses. So, I guess you get what you pay for! 73, Jim KO5V __ Elecraft ma

[Elecraft] Fw: Re: VERY noisy LCD Monitor. Any Suggestions?

2019-05-26 Thread Jim KO5V
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Re: [Elecraft] Noisy Monitor-Solved.

2019-05-26 Thread Jim KO5V
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Re: [Elecraft] K2: Unused Rev A Boards-Free to a Good Home

2019-05-13 Thread Jim KO5V
The boards have been spoken for. Thanks. 73, Jim KO5V __ 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

[Elecraft] FS: XV XTAL Oven, K2 Spares

2019-05-23 Thread Jim KO5V
et Thanks for the bandwidth! 73, Jim KO5V __ 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 P

[Elecraft] K2: FS, Built & Working KAT2

2019-05-23 Thread Jim KO5V
. The current price for the kit is $219.99. I'm asking $140.00/OBO, including USA shipping. Payment by PayPal. Please contact me off-list: mycall at arrl dot net Thanks again! 73, Jim KO5V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] Fw: K2: FS, Built & Working KAT2

2019-05-23 Thread Jim KO5V
The KAT2 has been sold. Thanks. 73, Jim KO5V -Forwarded Message- >From: Jim KO5V >Sent: May 23, 2019 12:30 PM >To: Elecraft List >Subject: K2: FS, Built & Working KAT2 > >Sorry, no K4 content here... > >I bought tuner this several years ago from the ha

[Elecraft] Fw: Re: K2: "Pop" when switching certain bands

2019-07-03 Thread Jim KO5V
noticed something similar? Should I be looking somewhere else, or just move on? Thanks, and sorry to keep obsessing about this. 73, Jim KO5V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: Re: K2: "Pop" when switching certain bands

2019-07-03 Thread Jim KO5V
re of a click - like between 20M and 10M. I guess I can live with that. Thanks again for your patience. and for sharing your experience. 73, Jim KO5V -Original Message- >From: Don Wilhelm >Sent: Jul 3, 2019 4:49 PM >To: Jim KO5V , Elecraft List >Subject: Re: Fw: Re: K2: &q

Re: [Elecraft] K2: "Pop" when switching certain bands

2019-07-01 Thread Jim KO5V
not at all obnoxious. Thanks again. 73, Jim KO5V >Jim, > >Do you have 8R Hold turned on? If not, set it on. > >Remove that external DSP speaker and see if you still have objectional pops. > >Do you have the KDSP2 installed? On older K2s with the older KPA100 >insta

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Bird

2019-04-23 Thread Jim KO5V
disappear underneath a received signal (even noise), but there are a couple that are loud enough to hear with one. It's not been a problem for me. 73, Jim KO5V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/ele

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Rig Control Error

2019-04-25 Thread Jim KO5V
ff" that he would help me with, but that I shouldn't try them myself... Make sure there's nothing else using the COM port, and see if the program will work (if you haven't already done that). Good Luck. 73, Jim KO5V __ El

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Rig Control Error

2019-04-25 Thread Jim KO5V
start a device? Thanks. 73, Jim KO5V -Original Message- >From: Bob McGraw K4TAX >Sent: Apr 25, 2019 11:26 AM >To: Jim KO5V >Cc: Elecraft List >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Rig Control Error > >With Windows, DEVICE MANAGER is your friend. Having it open and on s

[Elecraft] Test

2019-07-16 Thread Jim KO5V
Test - my last two replies cane through without the message. __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Mic Extender & Patch panel

2019-07-16 Thread Jim KO5V
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Mic Extender & Patch panel

2019-07-16 Thread Jim KO5V
My previous postings came into the list blank. I'll try again - again. I found the decal and instruction, and can scan and copy them tonight. I"ll email them to your QRZ.com email address. 73, Jim KO5V __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] K2: "Pop" when switching certain bands

2019-07-01 Thread Jim KO5V
last email about the "10M"-20M. I meant 30M. I was evidently thinking 10Mhz...sorry. I'll check the caps as you suggest. Thanks again. 73, Jim KO5V >Jim, > >On the setting of 8R HOLD, are you exiting the menu after making the >change?  (tap MENU twice). > >You may

[Elecraft] Fw: Re: K2: "Pop" when switching certain bands

2019-07-01 Thread Jim KO5V
Don, "I do hear a faint one when switching between 10M and 20M..." I meant 20M and 30M. I guess I was thinking of 10MHZ - I shouldn't mix my units. Jim __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] [Way (OT)] Pedantic comment about metric usage

2019-07-30 Thread Jim KO5V
These are wonderful, but I didn't see the millihelen: the quantity of face required to launch only one ship. I really liked #17:, two kilomockingbirds... 73, Jim "Like these?: 1. Ratio of an igloo's circumference to its diameter = Eskimo Pi 2. 2000 pounds of Chinese soup = Won ton 3. 1

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Mic Extender & Patch panel

2019-07-16 Thread Jim KO5V
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[Elecraft] K2: "Pop" when switching certain bands

2019-06-30 Thread Jim KO5V
ough to cause the clip light on my DSP to turn red. I wonder if it has something to do with diodes across relays, or the relays themselves. Any more ideas? Thanks in advance. 73, Jim KO5V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://ma

[Elecraft] Fw: K2: "Pop" when switching certain bands

2019-06-30 Thread Jim KO5V
I forgot to mention that the K2 is connected to my KPA100, so I'll recheck it without the amp. 73, Jim KO5V -Forwarded Message- >From: Jim KO5V >Sent: Jun 30, 2019 2:55 PM >To: Elecraft List >Subject: K2: "Pop" when switching certain bands > >Good Afternoo

[Elecraft] Fw: K2: "Pop" when switching certain bands

2019-06-30 Thread Jim KO5V
OK, it's the base K2, and the loudest "pop" happens when switching from VFO B to VFO A on 15M. Sorry, I should have waited 5 minutes before sending the last email... Thanks. Jim -Forwarded Message----- >From: Jim KO5V >Sent: Jun 30, 2019 2:59 PM >To: Elecraft List >

[Elecraft] XV50 FS

2019-11-13 Thread Jim KO5V
Good Morning, I have listed my XV50 on QRZ.com. If you are interested, please check it out here: https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/elecraft-xv50-6m-transverter.680519/ Thanks for the bandwidth! 73, Jim KO5V __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] K2: KPA100 Trouble

2019-11-12 Thread Jim KO5V
in calibration. Thank you. 73, Jim KO5V -Original Message- >From: Don Wilhelm >Sent: Nov 12, 2019 12:03 PM >To: Jim KO5V , elecraft list >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2: KPA100 Trouble > >Jim, > >Did you check to see where CAL TPA is set in the menu? Set it as >ind

Re: [Elecraft] K2: KPA100 Trouble

2019-11-12 Thread Jim KO5V
Great, I'll take that answer! It seems to be working just fine, so now I'll just have to remember to check that calibration more frequently. Thanks again, Don! 73, Jim KO5V -Original Message- >From: Don Wilhelm >Sent: Nov 12, 2019 12:41 PM >To: Jim KO5V , elecraft list >

[Elecraft] I meant "test" as the subject of my last email...

2019-11-12 Thread Jim KO5V
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[Elecraft] Teat

2019-11-12 Thread Jim KO5V
Testing new email address. __ 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

[Elecraft] K2: KPA100 Trouble

2019-11-12 Thread Jim KO5V
. I have seen references to cold temps causing trouble with the logic, but 55F doesn't seem that cold - or does it? I thought I would ask for some advice before I start troubleshooting. I think the K2, and KAT100 are fine. Thanks in advance for any suggestions. 73, Jim KO5V _

[Elecraft] Test

2019-11-23 Thread Jim KO5V
Testing. I'm having email issues (again!). Sorry to SPAM the list. 73, Jim KO5V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] DXE Clifton Labs Z10000 Buffer Amp

2019-10-10 Thread Jim KO5V
Clark, I have the original Clifton Labs instructions for building and installing the amp into a K2. Your amp already built, so all you need are the installation instructions, right? I can scan them, and send them to you as a .pdf. Let me know. 73, Jim KO5V

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] DXE Clifton Labs Z10000 Buffer Amp

2019-10-10 Thread Jim KO5V
magnifying glasses!). For what it's worth, all of the the pictures of the 3-wire pigtail in my instructions show RG174 (and mention that). Maybe you could use the "bigger" cable. I hope this helps, and actually answers your que

Re: [Elecraft] Blasphemy maybe but looking for an honest assessment of the K2 vs. Icom 7300 ...

2019-10-09 Thread Jim KO5V
a spare, unused E850138 "Temp Compensated PLL Reference Upgrade" kit. If you decide to upgrade the K2, I'll send it to you for $15.00. Good luck. 73, Jim KO5V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinf

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] DXE Clifton Labs Z10000 Buffer Amp

2019-10-11 Thread Jim KO5V
Yes, me too... >>Thanks for the tip, Don. Been preparing coax cables for years the hard (and >>wrong) way. > >Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 10, 2019, at 3:02 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >> >> Clark and all, >> >> The secret to stripping the outer insulation from ANY coax (including the >>

[Elecraft] Elecraft 20M and 40M SSB Nets, on 01 March, 2020

2020-03-01 Thread Jim KO5V
Good Morning, In Eric's absence, we will still attempt to have the usual 20M SSB net on 14.303.5 at 18:00Z. Steve, WM6P, will try a 40M SSB net on or around 7.283 at 18:45Z. Please join us. 73, Jim KO5V Cedar Crest, NM __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] Elecraft 20M SSB Net, 01 March, 2020

2020-03-01 Thread Jim KO5V
TX K3s 10835 15. K7BRR BillAZ K3s 10939 16. W7LKG RickWA K3 4497 73, Jim KO5V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] 20M SSB Net on 9 Feb 2020

2020-02-09 Thread Jim KO5V
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[Elecraft] Fw: 20M SSB Net Correction, 9 Feb '20

2020-02-09 Thread Jim KO5V
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[Elecraft] Fw: 20M SSB Net Correction, 9 Feb '20

2020-02-09 Thread Jim KO5V
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[Elecraft] 20M SSB Net Correction, 9 Feb '20

2020-02-09 Thread Jim KO5V
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[Elecraft] 20M SSB Correction. I'll try once more...

2020-02-09 Thread Jim KO5V
For W1NGA, the K3 S/N should be 5765 Jim __ 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:

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