[Elecraft] reflections on the WPX contest

Wed Apr 2 15:29:04 2003

Hi Guys,

This could be could be done using a PC to control both K2s at once.

It might be possible to insert the band and vfo info into third party
logging software that allows external API-type input.

What sort of demand would there be for this - presumably only people with 2
K2s? How many of thos?

Regards

Tony

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Stai WK6I" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2003 9:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] reflections on the WPX contest

> At 11:06 AM 4/2/2003, [email protected] wrote:
> >Had a great time in the WPX contest last weekend, but one
> >thing it brought out was how helpful dual receive capability
> >is on 40 SSB. I know that apparently there are no plans for
> >a "super rig" with such capability. . . but was wondering if
> >it might be possible to find a way to run two K2's in a fashion
> >that would allow such a facility. . . muting and protecting
> >the front end of the "second" receiver are just a couple of issues
> >that come to mind. . .
> >
> >Any other thoughts on this subject out there???
>
> I'll second the motion - been meaning to ask for this!
>
> Since the FT1000D is what I know, I would selfishly want it to work that
way:
>
> - one K2 is fixed to VFO A, the other to VFO B
>
> - the VFO A K2 is the Main, and the VFO B K2 is the Sub
>
> - a Dual mode puts VFO A audio in the left ear, VFO B in the right
>
> - the A=B function would copy from the Main K2 to the Sub K2
>
> - we would need a new Swap A&B function (perhaps REV could be used?)
>
> - Split would cause the Sub K2 to be the TX rig
>
> - mute both rigs on TX from either; actually, you would need antenna
> switching to select the TX properly
>
> - provide a single serial interface to the PC/logging program
>
> I can envision a way that all of the above could be done by 3rd party
> methods. A PC-based control program could manage most of the above, but
that
> would chew up 2 serial ports and I don't know how it would co-exist with a
> logging program.
>
> You could also use a dedicated micro plus support stuff in an outside EC-1
> enclosure - it would have to speak to the two K2 serial ports, and then
> present another 'filtered' serial port to the PC and logger.
>
> I agree that Split can be done adequately with the stock K2, however:
>
> - when working spilt into a pileup it is more important to be transmitting
> where the other station is listening, not just any available clear
> frequency; therefore, you need to be able to listen to both sides of the
> conversation and choose a place to call; dual receive makes this process
> much more nimble.
>
> - if you are calling CQ on 40 SSB and operating split, you are listening
for
> responses on both your calling frequency and your split frequency.
>
> 73 - jeff wk6i
>
>
> Jeff Stai               [email protected]
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>
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