[Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 233, Issue 1
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Sat Sep 2 12:17:56 EDT 2023
Mike, I looked over the application clearly we need to to mark that we have had a claim within th elast 3 years and if space for comment I would add that the claim was filed and is still pending. Barney
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Today's Topics:
1. Re: FW: Interesting observations after installing antenna
switch (Jim Brown)
2. Re: K3 subreceiver works on CW only (Erik Wheeler)
3. Re: FW: Interesting observations after installing antenna
switch (ken.kj9b at gmail.com)
4. T1 Antenna Tuner for sale (Jim Sheldon)
5. Extra Cables (Jan)
6. Re: T1 Antenna Tuner for sale SPOKEN FOR. (Jim Sheldon)
7. FOR SALE: K2 &K3 (ROBERT FOLLETT)
8. Re: FOR SALE: K2 &K3 (DAVID MOORMAN)
9. Re: FOR SALE: K2 &K3 (now condos) (David Christ)
10. Re: FOR SALE: K2 &K3 (Gwen Patton)
11. Brand New KX2 Issues (R.S.)
12. Re: Brand New KX2 Issues (Andrew Moore)
13. Re: Brand New KX2 Issues (Wayne Burdick)
14. Re: Brand New KX2 Issues (R.S.)
15. Re: K2 & K3 For Sale. SOLD (ROBERT FOLLETT)
16. KIO3BUPKT For Sale (Ray Fallen)
17. KPA500 17M missing (Henry Pfizenmayer)
18. Re: KPA500 17M missing (Jim Brown)
19. Re: K2 & K3 FOR Sale -- Back on the Market (robertfollett)
20. K2 Band Data (jerry)
21. Portable antennae for the KX3 (Bill Priakos)
22. Re: K2 Band Data (Michael Carter)
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2023 20:40:59 -0700
From: Jim Brown <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com>
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FW: Interesting observations after installing
antenna switch
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On 8/29/2023 7:58 PM, ken.kj9b at gmail.com wrote:
> 80 meter OCFD through an LDG AT-1000Pro tuner for everything below 20.
Where is the tuner?
Jim
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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 07:33:53 -0400
From: Erik Wheeler <erik at wheeler.com>
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 subreceiver works on CW only
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Ah yes, that was it! Thank you all!
> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2023 14:38:51 -0400
> From: Erik Wheeler <erik at wheeler.com>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 subreceiver works on CW only
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> Hi all,
>
> On my K3 (serial 1773) my sub-receiver only works on CW.
>
> On SSB, I just hear faint white noise.
>
> Is this just a setting problem? I've been through all the settings and
> reviewed the manual on the sub-receiver, but haven't been able to solve it.
>
> I have verified that the sub-receiver is using the main antenna.
>
> Thanks for any suggestions.
>
> Erik
> N1CFO
>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:17:52 -0400
> From: Gordon LaPoint <gordon.lapoint at gmail.com>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 subreceiver works on CW only
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> Erik,
> ?? This sounds like the filter setup for the sub receiver is not correct.
> Gordon - N1MGO
>
> On 8/25/2023 2:38 PM, Erik Wheeler wrote:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > On my K3 (serial 1773) my sub-receiver only works on CW.
> >
> > On SSB, I just hear faint white noise.
> >
> > Is this just a setting problem? I've been through all the settings
> > and reviewed the manual on the sub-receiver, but haven't been able
> > to solve
> it.
> >
> > I have verified that the sub-receiver is using the main antenna.
> >
> > Thanks for any suggestions.
> >
> > Erik
> > N1CFO
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> Message: 3
> Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2023 20:53:24 +0000
> From: Michael Carter <Mike.Carter at unh.edu>
> To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 subreceiver works on CW only
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> Hi Erik,
>
> Did you check the filter selection for the sub-receiver to be sure you
> don't have a blank slot selected for SSB?
>
> 73,
> Mike, K8CN
>
>
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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:29:43 -0400
From: <ken.kj9b at gmail.com>
To: <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com>, <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FW: Interesting observations after installing
antenna switch
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After the switch. Here's a crude diagram:
|-----> LDG Tuner -----> OCFD
K3S ------> KPA500 ------> Switch -|-----> SteppIR
|-----> Dummy Load
Ken
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From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net <elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Jim Brown
Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2023 11:41 PM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FW: Interesting observations after installing antenna switch
On 8/29/2023 7:58 PM, ken.kj9b at gmail.com wrote:
> 80 meter OCFD through an LDG AT-1000Pro tuner for everything below 20.
Where is the tuner?
Jim
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Message: 4
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:41:39 +0000
From: "Jim Sheldon" <w0eb at cox.net>
To: "Elecraft Reflector" <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Elecraft] T1 Antenna Tuner for sale
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I have a T1 that's a couple years old. It got used only slightly and never out portable with my KX2 after I built it from the kit. I added the internal tuner to the KX2 to minimize things to carry when we went on vacation and the T1 was shelved as a backup in case the KX2's tuner quit (it never did).
At 81, I'm not travelling much and just operating my K line home station so I sold the KX2 a while back. I don't need the T1 and figure to offer it here as it isn't currently available from Elecraft.
I'd like to get $150 for it - original manual is included, and I'll cover the shipping - US stations only please as international postage, etc. has gotten far too expensive for me.
Anyone interested please email me w0eb at cox.net and first email gets first preference and we'll discuss payment details via email to keep clutter on the reflector to a minimum.
Jim, W0EB
Park City, KS
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Message: 5
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:42:41 -0400
From: Jan <K1ND at Comcast.net>
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Extra Cables
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Hello All /Elecraft /owners.
I have two extra cables that I'll likely never have a need for; open to offers, off the list to: K1ND @ Comcast.Net
(A) 240V AC cable for the KPA-500 amplifier
(B) PCX4087?? E850463? tagged cable ~ the DB9 end is labelled Yaesu
Regards, Jan K1ND
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Message: 6
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:07:36 +0000
From: "Jim Sheldon" <w0eb at cox.net>
To: "Elecraft Reflector" <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] T1 Antenna Tuner for sale SPOKEN FOR.
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The T1 has been spoken for. Thanks.
Jim, W0EB
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>From "Jim Sheldon" <w0eb at cox.net>
To "Elecraft Reflector" <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net> Date 8/30/2023 10:41:39 AM Subject T1 Antenna Tuner for sale
I have a T1 that's a couple years old. It got used only slightly and never out portable with my KX2 after I built it from the kit. I added the internal tuner to the KX2 to minimize things to carry when we went on vacation and the T1 was shelved as a backup in case the KX2's tuner quit (it never did).
At 81, I'm not travelling much and just operating my K line home station so I sold the KX2 a while back. I don't need the T1 and figure to offer it here as it isn't currently available from Elecraft.
I'd like to get $150 for it - original manual is included, and I'll cover the shipping - US stations only please as international postage, etc. has gotten far too expensive for me.
Anyone interested please email me w0eb at cox.net and first email gets first preference and we'll discuss payment details via email to keep clutter on the reflector to a minimum.
Jim, W0EB
Park City, KS
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Message: 7
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:57:21 -0400 (EDT)
From: ROBERT FOLLETT <robert.follett at comcast.net>
To: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Elecraft] FOR SALE: K2 &K3
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I am moving into a Condo complex, and can?t do HF radio there?. Reluctantly, I must Part with these, (along with a ton of other ham stuff)
K2: SN 0356, Int Batt, ATU, and Tilt Stand ? No Mic.
Make an offer, as I have no idea of value
K3: SN 6154
K3/100
KAT3
KXV3A
KFL 3A-2.8_2,7
KFL3A-400
KFL3A-1.8k
LBPF3 General Coverage RX
MH2 Mic
The K3 has only been used for SSB and CW, so it has no hardware updates.
Make an offer, I will ship, minimum expected $1000 + shipping cost.
Rob - KT7L
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Message: 8
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:48:59 -0500
From: DAVID MOORMAN <K9SW at comcast.net>
To: ROBERT FOLLETT <robert.follett at comcast.net>
Cc: Elecraft Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FOR SALE: K2 &K3
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Rob, do they specifically forbid HF radio transmission? I live in a small (21 unit) condo building near Chicago, and the association is kind enough to let me put a Hustler antenna with three resonators on our first floor balcony. It works but OK not great. If you?re on a higher floor, you can do quite well from a condo.
Is the building frame construction or steel framework with reinforced concrete slabs? Wood frame construction is much better!
Dave K9SW
> On Aug 30, 2023, at 11:57 AM, ROBERT FOLLETT <robert.follett at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> I am moving into a Condo complex, and can?t do HF radio there?.
> Reluctantly, I must Part with these, (along with a ton of other ham
> stuff)
>
> K2: SN 0356, Int Batt, ATU, and Tilt Stand ? No Mic.
>
> Make an offer, as I have no idea of value
>
> K3: SN 6154
> K3/100
> KAT3
> KXV3A
> KFL 3A-2.8_2,7
> KFL3A-400
> KFL3A-1.8k
> LBPF3 General Coverage RX
> MH2 Mic
>
> The K3 has only been used for SSB and CW, so it has no hardware updates.
>
> Make an offer, I will ship, minimum expected $1000 + shipping cost.
>
> Rob - KT7L
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Message: 9
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:29:19 -0500
From: David Christ <radioham at mchsi.com>
To: DAVID MOORMAN <K9SW at comcast.net>
Cc: Elecraft Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>, ROBERT FOLLETT
<robert.follett at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FOR SALE: K2 &K3 (now condos)
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As you point out condo does not automatically mean no ham radio. Here we have 13 units and I got condo board permission for a 30 foot tower and hex antenna
David K0LUM
> On Aug 30, 2023, at 12:48 PM, DAVID MOORMAN <K9SW at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Rob, do they specifically forbid HF radio transmission? I live in a small (21 unit) condo building near Chicago, and the association is kind enough to let me put a Hustler antenna with three resonators on our first floor balcony. It works but OK not great. If you?re on a higher floor, you can do quite well from a condo.
>
> Is the building frame construction or steel framework with reinforced concrete slabs? Wood frame construction is much better!
>
> Dave K9SW
>
>> On Aug 30, 2023, at 11:57 AM, ROBERT FOLLETT <robert.follett at comcast.net <mailto:robert.follett at comcast.net>> wrote:
>>
>> I am moving into a Condo complex, and can?t do HF radio there?.
>> Reluctantly, I must Part with these, (along with a ton of other ham
>> stuff)
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Message: 10
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:01:56 -0400
From: Gwen Patton <ardrhi at gmail.com>
To: Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FOR SALE: K2 &K3
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I lived in an apartment complex, and ran HF, VHF, and UHF. I had to be stealthy about it, but I made it work. We were on the 3rd floor, with a balcony facing a parking lot that had a copse of trees behind it. I could attach a fishing sinker to the end of a piece of magnet wire and shoot it into the trees. Then I used a random wire tuner to operate HF. I got a bunch of contacts in Western Europe. Some were in the UK, and many were in Ireland. Nobody was the wiser. For the local 2m repeater I tried a copper J-Pole, sprayed with a textured fleck paint that matched the brick facade of the building perfectly. It couldn't be seen from the ground at all, it was that well hidden. But the neighbor below us had trouble with his clock radio receiving our 2m activity, so I gave away the J-Pole and built a 2m Moxon. That was hidden inside a wooden privacy lattice. We put 2 of these little gazebo-like fences on the balcony, one on each end, and the antenna was mounted inside one end. The null lobe was toward the building, and the downstairs neighbor never complained again.
If I had to move into an apartment or other place that didn't allow outside antennas, I have a usable small transmitting loop that I could use indoors with some success. I've hit Bavaria with it using 5w with the antenna in my house on my workbench, so it must be getting out. Just a cheap loop I got on Ebay for around $100US
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
73,
Gwen, NG3P
On Wed, Aug 30, 2023 at 1:50?PM DAVID MOORMAN <K9SW at comcast.net> wrote:
> Rob, do they specifically forbid HF radio transmission? I live in a
> small
> (21 unit) condo building near Chicago, and the association is kind
> enough to let me put a Hustler antenna with three resonators on our
> first floor balcony. It works but OK not great. If you?re on a
> higher floor, you can do quite well from a condo.
>
> Is the building frame construction or steel framework with reinforced
> concrete slabs? Wood frame construction is much better!
>
> Dave K9SW
>
> > On Aug 30, 2023, at 11:57 AM, ROBERT FOLLETT
> > <robert.follett at comcast.net>
> wrote:
> >
> > I am moving into a Condo complex, and can?t do HF radio there?.
> Reluctantly, I must Part with these, (along with a ton of other ham
> stuff)
> >
> > K2: SN 0356, Int Batt, ATU, and Tilt Stand ? No Mic.
> >
> > Make an offer, as I have no idea of value
> >
> > K3: SN 6154
> > K3/100
> > KAT3
> > KXV3A
> > KFL 3A-2.8_2,7
> > KFL3A-400
> > KFL3A-1.8k
> > LBPF3 General Coverage RX
> > MH2 Mic
> >
> > The K3 has only been used for SSB and CW, so it has no hardware updates.
> >
> > Make an offer, I will ship, minimum expected $1000 + shipping cost.
> >
> > Rob - KT7L
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Message: 11
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:25:09 +0000 (UTC)
From: "R.S." <rzar66 at yahoo.com>
To: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Elecraft] Brand New KX2 Issues
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Hello all,
I ordered a KX2 with all the options back on March 27th of this year and received it on July 12th. Out of the box it was having issues.? For example, -When pressing PTT button on factory mic it will change frequency intermittently.
-MIC UP/DOWN buttons put KX2 into TX mode briefly intermittently.
-INT Mic and EXT Mic will display randomly when pressing any mic buttons.
After experiencing these issues I called Elecraft and they immediately sent me a replacement mic but the problems still persisted. So I was instructed to send the radio back at my expense ($50 USPS insured) to Elecraft so they could diagnose it.
I sent the radio back on July 21. After being at Elecraft for a month I was informed that they could only replicate the random INT Mic /EXT mic display flashing on the screen but could not duplicate the other issues I complained about.? I told them to keep trying because it happens fairly often and obviously makes for a difficult QSO when you keep having to adjust the VFO to stay on frequency.?
So fast forward to today when I get an email stating they are sending the radio back to me with no fix and no resolution. Only that there could be a possible firmware fix in the future. I really do not think this is acceptable.?
I am curious to see if anyone else has experienced the same issues with their KX2 and what did they do to resolve the issue.
Thanks and 73,Ryan W6ZAR
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Message: 12
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:32:21 -0400
From: Andrew Moore <andrew.nv1b at gmail.com>
To: "R.S." <rzar66 at yahoo.com>
Cc: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Brand New KX2 Issues
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Sorry to hear about the issues. When you sent the radio back, did you sent back the mic as well? I'm wondering if they tried to replicate it with the same mike you're using. My best guess is it's a problem with the microphone connector - either the plug or the socket - maybe the two aren't meshing properly. From what you describe, it sounds like the KX2 itself functions without issue, when not using the mike - confirm?
Thanks & 73,
-Andrew NV1B
..
On Wed, Aug 30, 2023 at 3:26?PM R.S. via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
wrote:
> Hello all,
> I ordered a KX2 with all the options back on March 27th of this year
> and received it on July 12th. Out of the box it was having issues.
> For example, -When pressing PTT button on factory mic it will change
> frequency intermittently.
> -MIC UP/DOWN buttons put KX2 into TX mode briefly intermittently.
> -INT Mic and EXT Mic will display randomly when pressing any mic buttons.
> After experiencing these issues I called Elecraft and they immediately
> sent me a replacement mic but the problems still persisted. So I was
> instructed to send the radio back at my expense ($50 USPS insured) to
> Elecraft so they could diagnose it.
> I sent the radio back on July 21. After being at Elecraft for a month
> I was informed that they could only replicate the random INT Mic /EXT
> mic display flashing on the screen but could not duplicate the other
> issues I complained about. I told them to keep trying because it
> happens fairly often and obviously makes for a difficult QSO when you
> keep having to adjust the VFO to stay on frequency.
> So fast forward to today when I get an email stating they are sending
> the radio back to me with no fix and no resolution. Only that there
> could be a possible firmware fix in the future. I really do not think
> this is acceptable.
> I am curious to see if anyone else has experienced the same issues
> with their KX2 and what did they do to resolve the issue.
> Thanks and 73,Ryan W6ZAR
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Message: 13
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:34:32 -0700
From: Wayne Burdick <n6kr at elecraft.com>
To: "R.S." <rzar66 at yahoo.com>
Cc: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Brand New KX2 Issues
Message-ID: <9D15F864-980C-4D50-9727-4E098446EC77 at elecraft.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Hi Ryan,
As I just posted to the KX group list, I'll be looking at your rig myself as this may be a firmware issue.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Aug 30, 2023, at 12:25 PM, R.S. via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>
> Hello all,
> I ordered a KX2 with all the options back on March 27th of this year
> and received it on July 12th. Out of the box it was having issues. For example, -When pressing PTT button on factory mic it will change frequency intermittently.
> -MIC UP/DOWN buttons put KX2 into TX mode briefly intermittently.
> -INT Mic and EXT Mic will display randomly when pressing any mic buttons.
> After experiencing these issues I called Elecraft and they immediately sent me a replacement mic but the problems still persisted. So I was instructed to send the radio back at my expense ($50 USPS insured) to Elecraft so they could diagnose it.
> I sent the radio back on July 21. After being at Elecraft for a month I was informed that they could only replicate the random INT Mic /EXT mic display flashing on the screen but could not duplicate the other issues I complained about. I told them to keep trying because it happens fairly often and obviously makes for a difficult QSO when you keep having to adjust the VFO to stay on frequency.
> So fast forward to today when I get an email stating they are sending the radio back to me with no fix and no resolution. Only that there could be a possible firmware fix in the future. I really do not think this is acceptable.
> I am curious to see if anyone else has experienced the same issues with their KX2 and what did they do to resolve the issue.
> Thanks and 73,Ryan W6ZAR
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Message: 14
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 20:00:52 +0000 (UTC)
From: "R.S." <rzar66 at yahoo.com>
To: n6kr at elecraft.com
Cc: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Brand New KX2 Issues
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Thanks again Wayne. I saw your message on the other group list. Appreciate your help.
Ryan W6ZAR
Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
On Wed, Aug 30, 2023 at 12:34 PM, Wayne Burdick<n6kr at elecraft.com> wrote: Hi Ryan,
As I just posted to the KX group list, I'll be looking at your rig myself as this may be a firmware issue.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Aug 30, 2023, at 12:25 PM, R.S. via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>
> Hello all,
> I ordered a KX2 with all the options back on March 27th of this year
> and received it on July 12th. Out of the box it was having issues.? For example, -When pressing PTT button on factory mic it will change frequency intermittently.
> -MIC UP/DOWN buttons put KX2 into TX mode briefly intermittently.
> -INT Mic and EXT Mic will display randomly when pressing any mic buttons.
> After experiencing these issues I called Elecraft and they immediately sent me a replacement mic but the problems still persisted. So I was instructed to send the radio back at my expense ($50 USPS insured) to Elecraft so they could diagnose it.
> I sent the radio back on July 21. After being at Elecraft for a month I was informed that they could only replicate the random INT Mic /EXT mic display flashing on the screen but could not duplicate the other issues I complained about.? I told them to keep trying because it happens fairly often and obviously makes for a difficult QSO when you keep having to adjust the VFO to stay on frequency.
> So fast forward to today when I get an email stating they are sending the radio back to me with no fix and no resolution. Only that there could be a possible firmware fix in the future. I really do not think this is acceptable.
> I am curious to see if anyone else has experienced the same issues with their KX2 and what did they do to resolve the issue.
> Thanks and 73,Ryan W6ZAR
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Message: 15
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 17:47:44 -0400 (EDT)
From: ROBERT FOLLETT <robert.follett at comcast.net>
To: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 & K3 For Sale. SOLD
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Everyone, thank you for all the nice offers on my K2 & K3.
I sold both to one of you :-)
73, Rob
KT7L
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Message: 16
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 18:30:56 -0400
From: Ray Fallen <nd8l2828 at gmail.com>
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KIO3BUPKT For Sale
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Good Day!
I have a new, still sealed in the Elecraft shipping box KIO3BUPKT.
Purchased in July, 2023. I've decided to stick with my microHam interface.
$475.00 Shipped CONUS. Save yourself $60.00.
PayPal F&F OK
73, Ray - ND8L
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Message: 17
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:45:40 -0700
From: Henry Pfizenmayer <pfizenmayer at q.com>
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 17M missing
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I have a friend across town who has a KPA500 built from a kit Aug 2017 SN 33XX who has never used his K3S or KPA500 on17 m and just got an antenna for 17 and lo and behold NOTHING he does will allow operation on 17.
He normally always used the Utility to change bands etc .So he took that RS232 cable off off and used the KPAK3AUX cable between the K3S and its switching between ALL bands following the K3S band but on17M the KPA500 SWR is OK in bypass but is high SWR in OPR and the K3S detects itand will just show high SWR. The K3S will put out power in STBY but of course not in KPA500 OPER because of the SWR.
He has checked with his VNA and in fact the path thru the KPA is is essentially open on17 and in OPR and OK in STBY (50 ohm dummy load) . He tried cycling the bands many times thinking maybe the 17 M LPF relays were not making good contact since he had never tried 17M .No joy.
He installed the latest firmware today and no change.
So has anyone seen this ?? Archive search so far shows people have had 17 M issues but for other reasons. He plans to open it up and look at the LPF filter test port later if no ideas.
Thanks
Hank K7HP
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Message: 18
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 18:25:06 -0700
From: Jim Brown <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com>
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 17M missing
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On 8/31/2023 2:45 PM, Henry Pfizenmayer via Elecraft wrote:
> I have a friend across town who has a KPA500 built from a kit Aug 2017 SN 33XX who has never used his K3S or KPA500 on17 m and just got an antenna for 17 and lo and behold NOTHING he does will allow operation on 17.
Hank,
Will the K3S transmit on 17M with the antenna connected directly to it?
73, Jim K9YC
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Message: 19
Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2023 10:16:55 -0600
From: robertfollett <robert.follett at comcast.net>
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 & K3 FOR Sale -- Back on the Market
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Gang:
The person buying both my K2 & K3 had some unrelated issues, the the deal is off!
So, both units are stacked up, ready to ship! I would prefer to sell both together, but other offers will certainly be considered.
73, Rob
KT7L
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Message: 20
Date: Fri, 01 Sep 2023 11:36:41 -0700
From: jerry <jerry at tr2.com>
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Band Data
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Hello All,
I'm interested in putting my K2 on the air with my homebrew LDMOS
linear. My amp doesn't have a bandswitch - it gets Yaesu band data.
Follows the transceiver from band to band like a puppy. I like it that way, because it's always on the right band, and I don't fry the LDMOS. The linear gives full output with about 10W of drive - so a perfect match for the base K2.
Is there any convenient connector inside the radio with band data?
Doesn't have to be the 4-bit binary that the linear expects... I would make up something to convert it.
- Jerry, KF6VB
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Message: 21
Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2023 19:46:08 +0000
From: Bill Priakos <bill at priakos.com>
To: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Elecraft] Portable antennae for the KX3
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I am new to the site ? I hear some antenna designs for portable operation with the KX3 posted here! I am leaving for Europe, soon and want to take my little Elecraft with me with some appropriate antennae!
TKS for any help.
Bill, W5SJ
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Message: 22
Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2023 19:55:17 +0000
From: Michael Carter <Mike.Carter at unh.edu>
To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Band Data
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Hi Jerry,
There is no simple access to band data in the K2 unless you want to reverse engineer the AUXBUS protocol. Depending on how your homebrew amp selects its lowpass filter options, you may be able to pick up the relay control signals for the K2's bandpass and lowpass filter banks and use those to encode a band data word in the format used by Yaesu. There is no isolated connector on the K2 Front Panel, Control, or RF boards that makes available those relay control lines, so you would have to tap the traces where those control signals are exposed.
Perhaps you can comment more on the
homebrew amp design with regard to
lowpass filter selection?
73,
Mike, K8CN
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