[Elecraft] K2 RS232 port problem

[Robert G. Strickland]

Don...

If by "sidetone" you mean the CW sidetone, then yes, it's still there. 
Otherwise, I'm not sure what you mean by "change the sidetone source;" 
I'd appreciate a brief one on that "feature." If that's that, then I'm a 
bit intimidated by your "real problem." That's what I'm hoping to get 
some lead about and hoping that it doesn't mean a component failure in 
the K2. Thanks much for replying.

...robert

Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Robert,
> 
> Does your K2 still have sidetone?  If not, change the sidetone source.
> If you do have sidetone, you will have to look for what the real problem 
> is.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> Robert G. Strickland wrote:
>> Hello...
>>
>> I have been using HamRadioDelux ver 4.0 SP4 for the better part of two 
>> years without problems with K2 5957 and KP100 amp. Tonight, the 
>> program couldn't get a frequency reading from the radio and wouldn't 
>> connect. Yes, the radio is on, the PORT is enabled, and the computer 
>> RS232 port is properly configured. I note the following details:
>>
>> When HRD is trying to connect, and when I'm in PORT, if I press 
>> DISPLAY [sending a frequency reading to the computer, a la the manual] 
>> a "partial" HRD connect screen will come up with the correct 
>> frequency, but in a moment "disconnects." When this happens, all the 
>> "partial" display items on the computer screen from HRD disappear 
>> leaving me with a blank HRD window.
>>
>> Since this "just" happened after a long time of successful operation, 
>> I'm suspicious. I rolled back WindowsXP to a previous date with no 
>> success. I cycled the radio and computer numerous times with no 
>> success. I disconnected and reconnected the cables. I've been at 
>> computers for almost 30 years, so I don't think I'm overlooking 
>> something obvious. I'm concerned that something in the K2 might have 
>> failed. Any help much appreciated.
>>
>> ...robert
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Robert G. Strickland PhD ABPH - KE2WY
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Syracuse, New York, USA