[Elecraft] Re: K2, Transverters, and Writelog

[DAVID C. OLEAN]

Hi Elecrafters,

I  had this great idea to semi-automate my microwaving here, using the K2 with KIO2 port along with the KRC-2 controller. I have all that running along quite well, with several K2s, and am trying to interface all this with Writelog for VHF contest logging. Writelog supports the K2. It interfaced easily, with the frequency readout
appearing in Writelog just fine!  I seem to run into trouble when switching to the three TRN bands (2.01  firmware).  Writelog is the 10.46 version.
    Here is what happens. I can switch to 28 MHz on the K2 and specify that this band is 50 MHz . (I have the appropriate offset in the Writelog .ini file)  I can then switch to the TRN #1 band which is setup for 903 MHz. I tell Writelog that this is 903.100 MHz, and it likes that. I can switch the logging program between the 50 and 903
bands. Type in a frequency in Writelog and the K2 switches correctly. Very neat!  The problem comes when I try to go to TRN #2 band. I have this set for 2304 MHz in the K2.  Writelog will not recognize it. It will not switch. Also, if I manually switch the K2 band switch to TRN #2,  2304.100, Writelog notes the frequency as 304.100 and
it will not indicate giving any points or a multiplier for the QSO. I enter a call and grid, but get no credit.  I guess the 304 MHz band is not often used in VHF contests!!
    Either way, if I use the TRN bands, I cannot log or control properly.  If I put in offsets (writelog.ini) for each UHF band, and use 28 MHz for the IF on all of them, I can get Writelog to work just fine, but my automated KRC-2 setup will not switch bands automatically. It is relying on the TRN bands to switch to 903, 1296, 2304,
and 3456. No TRN band usage= no KRC switching!
    Has anyone run into this situation before?  I found nothing on the Writelog website.  Did I mention that my digital saavy will fit in a "tuna tin" even with the 40 meter transmitter inside?

73
Dave Olean K1WHS