Elecraft KX2 A Tale of Two Radios User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- ELECRAFT
Table of Contents
Elecraft KX2 A Tale of Two Radios
Product Information
Table of Contents
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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
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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
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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
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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
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CHAPTER 5. SSB
- 5.1 Getting Started
- 5.2 KX2 Microphone Set Up
- 5.3 The Digital Voice Recorder (DVR)
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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
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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?
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CHAPTER 8. KX2 HARDWARE
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8.1 The KX2 Receiver
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8.2 The KX2 Transmitter
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8.3 The KXBT2 Li-ion Battery Pack and KXBC2 External
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8.4 The KXIO2
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8.5 Antennas and Antenna Tuning
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8.6 KX2 Interface Circuits
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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
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CHAPTER 10. KX2 UTILITY PROGRAM
- 10.1 Configuring and Updating the KX2
- 10.2 Firmware
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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
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APPENDIX A. GLOSSARY AND DEFINITIONS
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APPENDIX B. MICROPHONES
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APPENDIX C. KX2 CONFIGURATION MENU
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APPENDIX D. KX2 FIRMWARE UPDATE RECORDS
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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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