Elecraft KIO2 User Manual

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Table 1. Application software information.

Program

K2 Configuration and Operating Notes

DOS program; requires a batch file to start up correctly (for details see
http://www.k1ea.com/hintkink.htm). In the batch file, use the command
COMTSRx -Px -B4800 -N82 (e.g., x = 1 for COM1)
Set Radio 1 to TS950 if K2 is not in the list. Optional: change bands from
the K2 manually the first time so CT can store the values for VFO A and
VFO B for each band (*). You can then change bands from the PC or K2.

DX4WIN

Use Kenwood (generic) radio type, 4800 baud. Default polling rate is
6000 msec with 6 retries, but 1000-2000 msec is recommended. Clicking
on a DX spot may set the wrong mode, due to the order in which the
program sends the mode and band-change commands (*). If you use
"scanning" mode, don't set it up to scan multiple bands, since this could
cause excessive K2 relay wear, especially if unattended.

K2REMOTE, K2VOICE

See descriptions on page 20.

Log-EQF, Rig-EQF

A modified rig file for these programs that better supports the K2's
RTTY and RTTY-reverse modes can be found on our web site.

MixW

Ver. 2.02 and later includes K2 support (may be listed under Kenwood).

Run the "CONFIG" program. Select F4 (Serial Port Setup).
On the desired port, set baud to 4800, and set device to XCVR1.
Select F5 (Equipment Configuration). Set XCVR #1 to KENWOOD1
Run NA. Go to the Equipment Control Panel and check Radio #1.

RCP570

TS-570 emulation; some controls not applicable to the K2. Since the K2
supports only a subset of TS570 commands, the program will time out on
the others, and can take up to 30 seconds to turn on the radio display on
start-up. Don't use SEND button (hangs the computer).

T-R Log

Ver 6.63 includes Elecraft K2 as a radio type.
For older versions, in the configuration file (.cfg), set:
RADIO ONE TYPE = TS570

Also add SHIFT KEY ENABLE = TRUE to use the right and left
SHIFT keys to change the receive frequency when RIT is on. Hitting
both shift keys simultaneously resets the RIT to zero.

TRX Manager

RTS/CTS loop-back required at computer end (pin 7 to pin 8).

WriteLog

Check the "Poll" box, and select No for "Comm PTT".

YPLOG

Specify 2-wire mode (RxD/TxD, no handshaking). The program may
send the K2 "FL" filter selection commands, which are not supported.

(*) These issues are likely to be resolved once full K2 support is added by the program's developer.