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Im the proud new owner of my first K2. 3rd Owner (built by D Shipman)
sn 2110 :) quick question ? 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... 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 I set the SSBA to Mic Gain 2 &3 and processor to 2,3,4 etc...still nothing out any ideas? thank you Steve in San Marcos KW5TX _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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On Fri, 23 Jun 2006 18:54:51 -0500, Steve Kirk/ KW5TX wrote:
>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 >I set the SSBA to Mic Gain 2 &3 and processor to 2,3,4 etc...still >nothing out I don't mean to be condescending or insulting, but does won't show any power unless you speak into the mic. I made that same mistake with my first SSB transmitter lots of years ago!!! -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 5402 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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not even on a Whistle OM :)
next step is.. try and get to the mic jumpers internally and see what mic it is wired for :) wish me luck muchos gracias steve kw5tx Phil Kane wrote: > On Fri, 23 Jun 2006 18:54:51 -0500, Steve Kirk/ KW5TX wrote: > > >> 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 >> > > >> I set the SSBA to Mic Gain 2 &3 and processor to 2,3,4 etc...still >> nothing out >> > > I don't mean to be condescending or insulting, but does won't show > any power unless you speak into the mic. I made that same > mistake with my first SSB transmitter lots of years ago!!! > > > -- > 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane > Elecraft K2/100 5402 > > > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > > > > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Steve Kirk/ KW5TX
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 > -----Original Message----- > > Im the proud new owner of my first K2. 3rd Owner (built by D Shipman) > sn 2110 :) > > quick question ? > > 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... > > 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 > > I set the SSBA to Mic Gain 2 &3 and processor to 2,3,4 etc...still > nothing out > > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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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 > > > >> -----Original Message----- >> >> Im the proud new owner of my first K2. 3rd Owner (built by D Shipman) >> sn 2110 :) >> >> quick question ? >> >> 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... >> >> 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 >> >> I set the SSBA to Mic Gain 2 &3 and processor to 2,3,4 etc...still >> nothing out >> >> >> > > > > > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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As we all know, the stock K2 provides 10 memory channels. Here, five of them get used for the five 60-meter channels, leaving me only five for other net frequencies, etc. Is anyone aware of a PC-based K2 Remote Control program that would have the capability for a (much) larger number of memory channels? The remote programs for the software-controlled receivers that I use for monitoring all have that so it can be done. I have tried K2 Remote, K24U, and Ham Radio Deluxe but none of them appear to have this capability. Anyone? -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Ham Radio Deluxe (<http://hrd.ham-radio.ch/>).
David, k3tue . --- Phil Kane <[hidden email]> wrote: > > As we all know, the stock K2 provides 10 memory channels. > Here, five of them get used for the five 60-meter channels, > leaving me only five for other net frequencies, etc. > > Is anyone aware of a PC-based K2 Remote Control program that > would have the capability for a (much) larger number of memory > channels? The remote programs for the software-controlled > receivers that I use for monitoring all have that so it can be > done. > > I have tried K2 Remote, K24U, and Ham Radio Deluxe but none of > them appear to have this capability. > > Anyone? > > -- > 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane > Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 > > > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Phil,
Try the 'Favorites' toolbar tab in HRD - it can store a lot of frequencies. 73, Don W3FPR > -----Original Message----- > As we all know, the stock K2 provides 10 memory channels. > Here, five of them get used for the five 60-meter channels, > leaving me only five for other net frequencies, etc. > > Is anyone aware of a PC-based K2 Remote Control program that > would have the capability for a (much) larger number of memory > channels? The remote programs for the software-controlled > receivers that I use for monitoring all have that so it can be > done. > > I have tried K2 Remote, K24U, and Ham Radio Deluxe but none of > them appear to have this capability. > > Anyone? > Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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On Tue, 29 Aug 2006 16:21:30 -0700 (PDT), David Toepfer wrote:
>> Is anyone aware of a PC-based K2 Remote Control program that >> would have the capability for a (much) larger number of memory >> channels? The remote programs for the software-controlled >> receivers that I use for monitoring all have that so it can be >> done. >Ham Radio Deluxe (<http://hrd.ham-radio.ch/>). I don't know how I overlooked that feature in HRD, but after your reply, there it was, staring me in the face!! Many Thanks, David. -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Phil,
DXLab Commander is great! www.dxlabsuite.com 73, Bill Allen WA5PB -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Phil Kane Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 6:07 PM To: [hidden email] Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Control Software As we all know, the stock K2 provides 10 memory channels. Here, five of them get used for the five 60-meter channels, leaving me only five for other net frequencies, etc. Is anyone aware of a PC-based K2 Remote Control program that would have the capability for a (much) larger number of memory channels? The remote programs for the software-controlled receivers that I use for monitoring all have that so it can be done. I have tried K2 Remote, K24U, and Ham Radio Deluxe but none of them appear to have this capability. Anyone? -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.6/430 - Release Date: 8/28/2006 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Hyperterminal and Notepad can do that<g>.
Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 (After spending 3 solid days with my head deep in iptables and policy routing for a new T1 here, it's nice to have something pop up in Windoze). <snip> capability for a (much) larger number of memory channels? </snip> _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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