[Elecraft] My New K2

[Steve Kirk/ KW5TX]

It didnt have the 5 volts hooked up...   I popped the jumper plug off 
and used 4 old hardrive jumpers and wired it for kenwood..
put her back together and she WORKED!!!....way too much fun...and 
relatively easy.
These Kits are the coolest:)

thanks to all whom replied
Steve
KW5TX

Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Steve,
>
> The best analysis I can offer is that your mic configuration header may not
> be wired correctly.  It is best to check it instead of relying on what
> someone has said about it.
>
> Since this is your 1st K2, and you did not build it, I assume you are not
> familiar with how it all fits together.  You must remove the front panel to
> get to the header.
>
> The process to get to the mic configuration header is to remove the top
> cover or KPA100 (6 screws).
>
> Next, check to see if it has the KDSP2 or KAFT2 installed (to the left,
> oriented vertically, behind the control panel) - if so, remove the screw
> located near the center of that board (if it is the KDSP2, you will have to
> remove the outer board first to get to the fastening screw - just pull that
> out of the header pins observing proper anti-static procedures).  After
> removing the screw, you can pull the board out by moving it toward the rear
> of the K2.
>
> There are two screws holding the control board to the front panel - if you
> look down between the two boards, you will see the hex standoffs - remove
> the screws from inside the K2 (or 1 screw and 1 standoff if you had the KAF2
> or KDSP2 installed).
>
> Now remove the 4 screws holding the Front Panel (located on the outside
> covers) and pull the Front Panel and its board straight out to the front.
> The mic configuration header is located on the back of the front panel near
> the mic jack.
>
> It takes more effort to put the process in words than to do it.  Do it once
> and you should be a pro, it is not difficult.
>
> Compare the mic header wiring with the listing of common ham mics in the
> KSB2 manual.  If you did not receive documentation with your K2, you can
> download the manuals from the Elecraft website as .pdf files.  Be aware that
> many Icom mics have electret elements and need a resistor from 5 volts to
> the AF mic pin - this resistor is commonly soldered to the back of the mic
> jack if it is needed.
>
> You will have to determine the properties and pinout for your particular mic
> (it would be nice if they were 'standard', but alas, there is a large
> variety of differences).  I can only help on the K2 side.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>
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>> -----Original Message-----
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>> Im the proud new owner of my first K2.  3rd Owner (built by D Shipman)
>> sn 2110  :)
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>> quick question ?
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>> I have everything connected...
>> I have tried 2 Icom mics (previous owner said it is set up for Icoms and
>> sent an HM36)
>> I also tryed a Heil handi mic wired for Icoms...
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>> on a "Tune"  it shows wattage out on the watt meter and tunes the antenna.
>> When I key the mic...it keys the radio but no forward power out...none
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>> I set the SSBA to Mic Gain 2 &3  and processor to 2,3,4 etc...still
>> nothing out
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