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Planning kit purchase

dave.wilburn
I am close to being able to purchase my kits.  I still have to get my
IC-718 sold.

Plan
====
K2 Radio $629
KPA100 100w amp $389
KAT100-1 100w atu $239
KDSP2 DSP $229
KSB2 SSB option $ 99
KNB2 NB $ 39

Later
=====
K60XV 60M & xvert $ 89
XV50 6 Meter xvert $369

Solder-I have a roll of RadioShack PN64-009E .032 diameter 60/40
"standard rosin-core" solder.  Based on what I am reading in the
archives, and not intending to start a "silver/no silver/lead/no lead
discussion, the solder I have on hand (almost a complete 8oz roll) will
be sufficient.  I have a grounded soldering iron, that has multiple heat
levels.

Additionally I have a low wattage iron with a pencil tip.  It has been
interesting watching the talk about the "pads and holes" and such.  I
worked on the hardware side of main frame computers in the 80s, and
dealt with multi-layer boards (6 or 7 layers) as well as the simple
PCBs.  I know how much fun such a system can be for re-work.

I currently have a Fluke DMM, and I have just ordered a Fluke 115 which
does frequency and capacitance.  I am going to head down to Harbor
Freight some time this weekend and see if they have some of the over
head magnifiers.  I have a place to work on the kit, but I do need to
work on the lighting a bit.

Noise blanker-If I am operating from home, is this needed?  I'm kinda on
the fence with this one.  My only experience with NB are on the
commercial rigs.  I understand this one is better, but I have never
really seen any impact from using any of them.  The archives seem to
prove that user either love or hate this one.  Which does seem unusual
as that is the primary choices.

It is stated on the website, that by installing the KAT100-1, there is
no need for the KI02 interface.  Just want to ensure I will have
everything I need for computer control.  I understand I will need their
serial kit.  Is this what W1SERKT is?  The webpage seems to be broken
for this.  The price list shows it, with a link, but the link goes to
the "W1 140W Computing Wattmeter and SWR Bridge".

I plan on contacting "Rework eliminators" with my purchase list, and see
what I need to get from them to fully integrate their products into the
process.

Mini modules - The choices of the mini-modules is quite broad.  What
would be useful for building the above kits?  The N-gen and 2T-gen seem
useful for the alignment, but is one more useful than the other?  The
XG2 seems like it would be quite useful.  Is there a need in the test
and alignment for an attenuator such as ATI?

160m module-I have not found a way to get a 160m antenna up that suits
me.  But for the price and getting the extra receive port, this seems
like it might be worthwhile. Any thoughts?

Any other thoughts about the "plan"?  Anything I have overlooked?
--

David Wilburn
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K4DGW
http://www.qsl.net/k4dgw
http://www.qsl.net/waarc


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RE: Planning kit purchase

Don Wilhelm-3
Dave,

Answering some of your questions:

I consider .032 solder too large - it is difficult to control the amount of
solder with the large diameter stuff and by the time you get any solder on
the connection, it is too much.  I recommend a diameter of .020 or smaller,
I use .015 myself.  A 60/40 core is OK, but the 37/63 alloy is better yet.
If you do buy new solder try to get one with a mildly activated flux.  Check
Mouser www.mouser.com for a good selection of solder.

The effectiveness of the noise blanker depends on the type of noise that you
encounter.  The KNB2 works well on impulse noise such as gasoline engine
ignition noise.

I am not certain you have all the information quite correct about the K2 to
KAT100 interface.  IF you have the KPA100 installed you do not need (and
cannot use) the KIO2, but if you are going wait until later to add the
KPA100, you will need the KIO2 to make the KAT100 function.

The KPA100 has an equivalent of the KIO2 interface built into it, and it is
all you need to control the K2 from a computer.  The W1 is a different
animal - it will operate 'standalone', but if you want computer
communication with it, you can either build a cable from the drawing in the
manual or buy the kit of parts W1SERKT to construct the cable.

With your DMM, you have all the tools (other than pliers, flush cutters,
screwdrivers, etc.) needed to build and align your K2.  After you have it
constructed and aligned, you may want the N-gen to help set your filters,
but it is not required, and the XG1 or XG2 is handy if you want to make MDS
measurements of the receiver and want a calibrated S-9 level signal to check
your S-meter response.  What I am saying is that the mini-modules are an
inexpensive way to begin an electronics lab, but are not needed to build and
align the K2.

After your K2 build, you may want to do a precise dial calibration and
filter alignment, but that can be done using only the K2, WWV reception, and
Spectrogram running on your computer.  I have an article on K2 dial
calibration on my website http://w3fpr.qrpradio.com that tells you all you
need to know (and more) about the procedure.  Look at it after your K2 is up
and running.

73,
Don W3FPR

> -----Original Message-----
> ...
> Solder-I have a roll of RadioShack PN64-009E .032 diameter 60/40
> "standard rosin-core" solder.  Based on what I am reading in the
> archives, and not intending to start a "silver/no silver/lead/no lead
> discussion, the solder I have on hand (almost a complete 8oz roll) will
> be sufficient.  I have a grounded soldering iron, that has multiple heat
> levels.
>
> Additionally I have a low wattage iron with a pencil tip.  It has been
> interesting watching the talk about the "pads and holes" and such.  I
> worked on the hardware side of main frame computers in the 80s, and
> dealt with multi-layer boards (6 or 7 layers) as well as the simple
> PCBs.  I know how much fun such a system can be for re-work.
>
> I currently have a Fluke DMM, and I have just ordered a Fluke 115 which
> does frequency and capacitance.  I am going to head down to Harbor
> Freight some time this weekend and see if they have some of the over
> head magnifiers.  I have a place to work on the kit, but I do need to
> work on the lighting a bit.
>
> Noise blanker-If I am operating from home, is this needed?  I'm kinda on
> the fence with this one.  My only experience with NB are on the
> commercial rigs.  I understand this one is better, but I have never
> really seen any impact from using any of them.  The archives seem to
> prove that user either love or hate this one.  Which does seem unusual
> as that is the primary choices.
>
> It is stated on the website, that by installing the KAT100-1, there is
> no need for the KI02 interface.  Just want to ensure I will have
> everything I need for computer control.  I understand I will need their
> serial kit.  Is this what W1SERKT is?  The webpage seems to be broken
> for this.  The price list shows it, with a link, but the link goes to
> the "W1 140W Computing Wattmeter and SWR Bridge".
>
> I plan on contacting "Rework eliminators" with my purchase list, and see
> what I need to get from them to fully integrate their products into the
> process.
>
> Mini modules - The choices of the mini-modules is quite broad.  What
> would be useful for building the above kits?  The N-gen and 2T-gen seem
> useful for the alignment, but is one more useful than the other?  The
> XG2 seems like it would be quite useful.  Is there a need in the test
> and alignment for an attenuator such as ATI?
>
> 160m module-I have not found a way to get a 160m antenna up that suits
> me.  But for the price and getting the extra receive port, this seems
> like it might be worthwhile. Any thoughts?
>
> Any other thoughts about the "plan"?  Anything I have overlooked?
> --
>
> David Wilburn
> [hidden email]
> K4DGW
> http://www.qsl.net/k4dgw
> http://www.qsl.net/waarc
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Re: Planning kit purchase

dave.wilburn
Thanks for the great information.  I transposed the KAT100 with the
KPA100 when talking about the computer interface, my mistake.  I wasn't
sure what the W1SERKT is, as it is only mentioned on the price list, and
the link;

http://www.elecraft.com/mini_module_kits/mini_modules.htm#w1

takes me to the wattmeter/swr bridge.

I do need to look at the flush cuts while I am out and about.  Good
information on the mini modules, that is what I was looking for.  I'll
take a read through the article this eventing.  Thanks.

David Wilburn
[hidden email]



Don Wilhelm wrote:

> Dave,
>
> Answering some of your questions:
>
> I consider .032 solder too large - it is difficult to control the amount of
> solder with the large diameter stuff and by the time you get any solder on
> the connection, it is too much.  I recommend a diameter of .020 or smaller,
> I use .015 myself.  A 60/40 core is OK, but the 37/63 alloy is better yet.
> If you do buy new solder try to get one with a mildly activated flux.  Check
> Mouser www.mouser.com for a good selection of solder.
>
> The effectiveness of the noise blanker depends on the type of noise that you
> encounter.  The KNB2 works well on impulse noise such as gasoline engine
> ignition noise.
>
> I am not certain you have all the information quite correct about the K2 to
> KAT100 interface.  IF you have the KPA100 installed you do not need (and
> cannot use) the KIO2, but if you are going wait until later to add the
> KPA100, you will need the KIO2 to make the KAT100 function.
>
> The KPA100 has an equivalent of the KIO2 interface built into it, and it is
> all you need to control the K2 from a computer.  The W1 is a different
> animal - it will operate 'standalone', but if you want computer
> communication with it, you can either build a cable from the drawing in the
> manual or buy the kit of parts W1SERKT to construct the cable.
>
> With your DMM, you have all the tools (other than pliers, flush cutters,
> screwdrivers, etc.) needed to build and align your K2.  After you have it
> constructed and aligned, you may want the N-gen to help set your filters,
> but it is not required, and the XG1 or XG2 is handy if you want to make MDS
> measurements of the receiver and want a calibrated S-9 level signal to check
> your S-meter response.  What I am saying is that the mini-modules are an
> inexpensive way to begin an electronics lab, but are not needed to build and
> align the K2.
>
> After your K2 build, you may want to do a precise dial calibration and
> filter alignment, but that can be done using only the K2, WWV reception, and
> Spectrogram running on your computer.  I have an article on K2 dial
> calibration on my website http://w3fpr.qrpradio.com that tells you all you
> need to know (and more) about the procedure.  Look at it after your K2 is up
> and running.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> ...
>> Solder-I have a roll of RadioShack PN64-009E .032 diameter 60/40
>> "standard rosin-core" solder.  Based on what I am reading in the
>> archives, and not intending to start a "silver/no silver/lead/no lead
>> discussion, the solder I have on hand (almost a complete 8oz roll) will
>> be sufficient.  I have a grounded soldering iron, that has multiple heat
>> levels.
>>
>> Additionally I have a low wattage iron with a pencil tip.  It has been
>> interesting watching the talk about the "pads and holes" and such.  I
>> worked on the hardware side of main frame computers in the 80s, and
>> dealt with multi-layer boards (6 or 7 layers) as well as the simple
>> PCBs.  I know how much fun such a system can be for re-work.
>>
>> I currently have a Fluke DMM, and I have just ordered a Fluke 115 which
>> does frequency and capacitance.  I am going to head down to Harbor
>> Freight some time this weekend and see if they have some of the over
>> head magnifiers.  I have a place to work on the kit, but I do need to
>> work on the lighting a bit.
>>
>> Noise blanker-If I am operating from home, is this needed?  I'm kinda on
>> the fence with this one.  My only experience with NB are on the
>> commercial rigs.  I understand this one is better, but I have never
>> really seen any impact from using any of them.  The archives seem to
>> prove that user either love or hate this one.  Which does seem unusual
>> as that is the primary choices.
>>
>> It is stated on the website, that by installing the KAT100-1, there is
>> no need for the KI02 interface.  Just want to ensure I will have
>> everything I need for computer control.  I understand I will need their
>> serial kit.  Is this what W1SERKT is?  The webpage seems to be broken
>> for this.  The price list shows it, with a link, but the link goes to
>> the "W1 140W Computing Wattmeter and SWR Bridge".
>>
>> I plan on contacting "Rework eliminators" with my purchase list, and see
>> what I need to get from them to fully integrate their products into the
>> process.
>>
>> Mini modules - The choices of the mini-modules is quite broad.  What
>> would be useful for building the above kits?  The N-gen and 2T-gen seem
>> useful for the alignment, but is one more useful than the other?  The
>> XG2 seems like it would be quite useful.  Is there a need in the test
>> and alignment for an attenuator such as ATI?
>>
>> 160m module-I have not found a way to get a 160m antenna up that suits
>> me.  But for the price and getting the extra receive port, this seems
>> like it might be worthwhile. Any thoughts?
>>
>> Any other thoughts about the "plan"?  Anything I have overlooked?
>> --
>>
>> David Wilburn
>> [hidden email]
>> K4DGW
>> http://www.qsl.net/k4dgw
>> http://www.qsl.net/waarc
>>
>>
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Re: Planning kit purchase

Bob Nielsen
Dave,

The W1SERKT is a serial interface for the W1 mini-module wattmeter/
SWR bridge.  The KPA100 includes a serial interface for controlling  
the K2/KPA100.

73 - Bob, N7XY

On Jan 19, 2007, at 2:53 PM, David Wilburn wrote:

> Thanks for the great information.  I transposed the KAT100 with the  
> KPA100 when talking about the computer interface, my mistake.  I  
> wasn't sure what the W1SERKT is, as it is only mentioned on the  
> price list, and the link;
>
> http://www.elecraft.com/mini_module_kits/mini_modules.htm#w1
>
> takes me to the wattmeter/swr bridge.
>
> I do need to look at the flush cuts while I am out and about.  Good  
> information on the mini modules, that is what I was looking for.  
> I'll take a read through the article this eventing.  Thanks.
>
> David Wilburn
> [hidden email]
>
>

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dave.wilburn
Thanks for the info.  That clears up the link on the webpage.

David Wilburn
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Bob Nielsen wrote:

> Dave,
>
> The W1SERKT is a serial interface for the W1 mini-module wattmeter/SWR
> bridge.  The KPA100 includes a serial interface for controlling the
> K2/KPA100.
>
> 73 - Bob, N7XY
>
> On Jan 19, 2007, at 2:53 PM, David Wilburn wrote:
>
>> Thanks for the great information.  I transposed the KAT100 with the
>> KPA100 when talking about the computer interface, my mistake.  I
>> wasn't sure what the W1SERKT is, as it is only mentioned on the price
>> list, and the link;
>>
>> http://www.elecraft.com/mini_module_kits/mini_modules.htm#w1
>>
>> takes me to the wattmeter/swr bridge.
>>
>> I do need to look at the flush cuts while I am out and about.  Good
>> information on the mini modules, that is what I was looking for.  I'll
>> take a read through the article this eventing.  Thanks.
>>
>> David Wilburn
>> [hidden email]
>>
>>
>
>
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Re: Planning kit purchase

ni0c
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Dave Wilburn wrote:

"Noise blanker-If I am operating from home, is this needed? I'm kinda on the
fence with this one. My only experience with NB are on the commercial rigs.
I understand this one is better, but I have never really seen any impact
from using any of them. The archives seem to prove that user either love or
hate this one. Which does seem unusual as that is the primary choices."

I really like the KNB2 noise blanker-- it's more effective with less
spurious responses than the noise blankers in any of my Kenwood rigs or the
Omni 6.  The combination of the KNB2 and the NR features in the KDSP2 really
works well, and I wouldn't do without either of these options.

73,
Chuck  NI0C


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Re: Planning kit purchase

dave.wilburn
Thanks for the input.  It is not a lot to spend if it helps.

David Wilburn
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Chuck Guenther wrote:

> Dave Wilburn wrote:
>
> "Noise blanker-If I am operating from home, is this needed? I'm kinda on the
> fence with this one. My only experience with NB are on the commercial rigs.
> I understand this one is better, but I have never really seen any impact
> from using any of them. The archives seem to prove that user either love or
> hate this one. Which does seem unusual as that is the primary choices."
>
> I really like the KNB2 noise blanker-- it's more effective with less
> spurious responses than the noise blankers in any of my Kenwood rigs or the
> Omni 6.  The combination of the KNB2 and the NR features in the KDSP2 really
> works well, and I wouldn't do without either of these options.
>
> 73,
> Chuck  NI0C
>
>
>
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RE: Planning kit purchase

Ron D'Eau Claire-2
I guess the economic question is whether the cost is worth it to salvage one
evening of operating per year or, if you're a contester, four or so hours of
planned contest operation.

I'm lucky to live in a rather QRN-free locale - a small town in N.W. Oregon
surrounded by open countryside. Even so, I'm occasionally accosted by a very
noisy automotive ignition system or - especially if operating portable - a
dreaded cheap lamp dimmer. The NB does a fantastic job with that sort of
high-peak repetitive interference that would otherwise make any receiver
very deaf.

For those rare occasions I consider the nominal price of the NB an absolute
bargain!

Consider it like a "fire extinguisher". It just sits there 99% of the time
using up space, but when it's needed....

Ron AC7AC

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Thanks for the input.  It is not a lot to spend if it helps.

David Wilburn
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Chuck Guenther wrote:

> Dave Wilburn wrote:
>
> "Noise blanker-If I am operating from home, is this needed? I'm kinda
> on the fence with this one. My only experience with NB are on the
> commercial rigs. I understand this one is better, but I have never
> really seen any impact from using any of them. The archives seem to
> prove that user either love or hate this one. Which does seem unusual
> as that is the primary choices."
>
> I really like the KNB2 noise blanker-- it's more effective with less
> spurious responses than the noise blankers in any of my Kenwood rigs
> or the Omni 6.  The combination of the KNB2 and the NR features in the
> KDSP2 really works well, and I wouldn't do without either of these
> options.
>
> 73,
> Chuck  NI0C
>
>
>
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Re: Planning kit purchase

Fred (FL)
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I didn't have good luck with Elecraft's K2 NOISE
BLANKER.  I know its advertised to do all sorts of
noise reduction .... not my experience.  I even
bought a 2nd NB, it did'nt work any better.  One day
3 cement trucks, and a large pickup truck sat outside
of our home.  NB did nothing to eliminate these
electrical noises.  I fact, I couldn't find any
ham band noises - that the NB would remove.

Maybe it was just some sort of K2 setup thing, that
I hadn't done right - ..............

Fred, FL


 
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Noise Blanker Blues (WAS: Planning kit purchase)

Ron D'Eau Claire-2
Fred, did you remember or remove jumper W5 when you installed your noise
blanker? W5 is near Q22, the transistor with the heat sink on it. If you
forgot, the noise blanker is permanently bypassed.

A great test is a cheap lamp dimmer: the kind that makes a wall of noise on
80 meters when it's used. It only requires an investment of a couple of
bucks at the hardware store to pick one up, hook it to a lamp and turn it
on. If your NB is working properly, it'll kill the noise beautifully.

Sometimes it's necessary to turn on the preamp when using the NB. Otherwise
the noise pulses may be loud enough to mask weak signals but not strong
enough to make the NB spring into action, even when set to "low threshold".
In those situations the NB sounds completely inoperative until I turn on the
preamp and, presto, the noise disappears. That's on of the rare times I use
the preamp on the lower frequencies.

Another good noise source for testing should be an old-fashioned doorbell or
buzzer. The point is that the NB works on repetitive noise pulses. It is not
effective against random 'pops and sizzles' such as lightning QRN and normal
band static.

Ron AC7AC

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I didn't have good luck with Elecraft's K2 NOISE
BLANKER.  I know its advertised to do all sorts of
noise reduction .... not my experience.  I even
bought a 2nd NB, it did'nt work any better.  One day
3 cement trucks, and a large pickup truck sat outside
of our home.  NB did nothing to eliminate these
electrical noises.  I fact, I couldn't find any
ham band noises - that the NB would remove.

Maybe it was just some sort of K2 setup thing, that
I hadn't done right - ..............

Fred, FL

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Re: Planning kit purchase

Larry-79
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I used feel the same way about the NB. I would hear noise and find the
elecraft nb did nothing but TS-940s NB would make a significant difference.
However, a few times there would be a noise source, my wifes blender,
some outside sources of noise, etc, and the Elecraft NB would totally
eliminate it, absolutely quiet.

Bottom line, the NB does work on certain types of noise, but not on all.
I found the same to be true of the Kenwood TS-940 NB also.

Have a great weekend.

Larry
WA2DGD

Fred (FL) wrote:

> I didn't have good luck with Elecraft's K2 NOISE
> BLANKER.  I know its advertised to do all sorts of
> noise reduction .... not my experience.  I even
> bought a 2nd NB, it did'nt work any better.  One day
> 3 cement trucks, and a large pickup truck sat outside
> of our home.  NB did nothing to eliminate these
> electrical noises.  I fact, I couldn't find any
> ham band noises - that the NB would remove.
>
> Maybe it was just some sort of K2 setup thing, that
> I hadn't done right - ..............
>
> Fred, FL
>
>
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