Elecraft KX2 A Tale of Two Radios User Manual

June 12, 2024
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Elecraft KX2 A Tale of Two Radios

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Product Information

Table of Contents

  • CHAPTER 1. BEFORE YOU START

    • 1.1 Ordering Your New KX2
    • 1.2 KX2 Options
    • 1.3 What You get When You Order
    • 1.4 Key to Symbols and Text Style
    • 1.5 More Information
  • CHAPTER 2. KX2 CONFIGURATION AND CALIBRATION

    • 2.1 Introduction
    • 2.2 Power On and Off
    • 2.3 Configuration Menus
    • 2.4 Configuring and Updating the KX2
    • 2.5 Configuring the KX2
    • 2.6 Calibrating the KX2
    • 2.7 Other KX2 Set Ups
  • CHAPTER 3. KX2 OPERATIONS

    • 3.1 Band and Mode Selection
    • 3.2 Tunable Functions
    • 3.3 VFOs
    • 3.4 Dual-Watch Receiver Mode
    • 3.5 Operating Split
    • 3.6 Memories
    • 3.7 Noise blanking and Noise Reduction
    • 3.8 Audio Effects
    • 3.9 Using an External Speaker
    • 3.10 Clock
    • 3.11 Programmable Function Key
    • 3.12 Setting Keyer Speed and Output Power
  • CHAPTER 4. CW

    • 4.1 Getting Started
    • 4.2 CW Weight
    • 4.3 CW Break-In Operation
    • 4.4 CW Front Panel Controls
    • 4.5 Connecting a Key
    • 4.6 Setting Your Sidetone Pitch
    • 4.7 Zero Beating the Station
    • 4.8 Computer Operated CW
    • 4.9 CW Message Memories
    • 4.10 The KX2 CW Decoder
    • 4.11 Using the KX2 Utility Program for CW
  • CHAPTER 5. SSB

    • 5.1 Getting Started
    • 5.2 KX2 Microphone Set Up
    • 5.3 The Digital Voice Recorder (DVR)
  • CHAPTER 6. DIGITAL MODES

    • 6.1 Data Modes
    • 6.2 Data Text Decode
    • 6.3 CW-to-Data
    • 6.4 Using the KX2 Utility Program for Digital Modes
    • 6.5 Data Mode Computer Connections and Set Up
    • 6.6 Radio Teletype (RTTY)
    • 6.7 PSK
    • 6.8 Other Digital Modes
    • 6.9 Riding the Thermals
  • CHAPTER 7. KX2 OPERATING HINTS AND KINKS

    • 7.1 Reducing Interference with Filtering
    • 7.2 Notch Filter
    • 7.3 Noise Rejection
    • 7.4 Preamplifier and Attenuator
    • 7.5 RF Gain Control
    • 7.6 Receiver Audio Equalizing
    • 7.7 VFO B Alternate Displays
    • 7.10 Oops, Why is it doing That?
  • CHAPTER 8. KX2 HARDWARE

    • 8.1 The KX2 Receiver

    • 8.2 The KX2 Transmitter

    • 8.3 The KXBT2 Li-ion Battery Pack and KXBC2 External
      Charger

    • 8.4 The KXIO2

    • 8.5 Antennas and Antenna Tuning

    • 8.6 KX2 Interface Circuits

  • CHAPTER 9. USING THE KXPA100 AMPLIFIER AND KAT100 TUNER

    • 9.1 The KXPA100 Amplifier
    • 9.2 Basic Operation
    • 9.3 KX3/KX2-Controlled Operation
    • 9.4 The KXAT100 Autotuner
  • CHAPTER 10. KX2 UTILITY PROGRAM

    • 10.1 Configuring and Updating the KX2
    • 10.2 Firmware
  • CHAPTER 11. WHY CAN’T I MAKE QSOS WITH MY KX2?

    • 11.1 The Transmitter and Antenna
    • 11.3 Balanced and Unbalanced Systems, Baluns and Un-Uns
    • 11.5 Cut Your Losses
    • 11.6 Some Antennas
    • 11.7 The Gods of Propagation–Part II
    • 11.8 Why Can’t I Make a Contact Troubleshooting Flow Chart
    • 11.9 More Information
  • APPENDIX A. GLOSSARY AND DEFINITIONS

  • APPENDIX B. MICROPHONES

  • APPENDIX C. KX2 CONFIGURATION MENU

  • APPENDIX D. KX2 FIRMWARE UPDATE RECORDS

  • INDEX

Product Usage Instructions

CHAPTER 2. KX2 CONFIGURATION AND CALIBRATION

  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Power On and Off
  • 2.3 Configuration Menus
  • 2.4 Configuring and Updating the KX2
  • 2.5 Configuring the KX2
  • 2.6 Calibrating the KX2
  • 2.7 Other KX2 Set Ups

CHAPTER 3. KX2 OPERATIONS

  • 3.1 Band and Mode Selection
  • 3.2 Tunable Functions
  • 3.3 VFOs
  • 3.4 Dual-Watch Receiver Mode
  • 3.5 Operating Split
  • 3.6 Memories
  • 3.7 Noise blanking and Noise Reduction
  • 3.8 Audio Effects
  • 3.9 Using an External Speaker
  • 3.10 Clock
  • 3.11 Programmable Function Key
  • 3.12 Setting Keyer Speed and Output Power

CHAPTER 4. CW

  • 4.1 Getting Started
  • 4.2 CW Weight
  • 4.3 CW Break-In Operation
  • 4.4 CW Front Panel Controls
  • 4.5 Connecting a Key
  • 4.6 Setting Your Sidetone Pitch
  • 4.7 Zero Beating the Station
  • 4.8 Computer Operated CW
  • 4.9 CW Message Memories
  • 4.10 The KX2 CW Decoder
  • 4.11 Using the KX2 Utility Program for CW

CHAPTER 5. SSB

  • 5.1 Getting Started
  • 5.2 KX2 Microphone Set Up
  • 5.3 The Digital Voice Recorder (DVR)

CHAPTER 6. DIGITAL MODES

  • 6.1 Data Modes
  • 6.2 Data Text Decode
  • 6.3 CW-to-Data

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