[Elecraft] Good Public Relations (WAS: OT - Lighthouses and Amateur radio)
Hi Ken: Thanks for the clarification. I think the subject IS appropriate to Amateur Radio Operators and so Elecraft owners. We, as Amateur Radio Licensees, have an obligation to consider the impact of our activities on non-Hams. I would be miffed to bring some of my European relatives to, say, our local Newport Oregon lighthouse to see a bit of history and find some sort of Ham radio operating activity going on that detracts from the experience of visiting a historic structure. It never occurred to me that any such group would intrude on places like lighthouses in a way that was obvious or intrusive to those visitors not particularly interested in the radio activity. It's true that one never has a second chance to make a good first impression. It's something to be aware of as we choose how we operate and enjoy our hobby, wherever we are. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- I acknowledge this topic isn't appropiate for here. Well, I -do- have a K2 built at an Oregon lighthouse (:-) Ron, others ... Yes, we've been working in the park and at the lighthouse for five years and they're well-aware that I'm an amateur radio operator. One ranger is slightly familiar with the hobby ... he was especially interested in the suit-sat experiment and I've supplied him with the orbiter's down-link frequencies for his scanner. A fellow host is K7JJ. I pretty confident that the park management and staff are OK with the hobby as a whole and they do understand what lighthouse week is about. I think they go along with the operation each year because they know if they didn't there would be flack from the Lighthouse Society and others. On the other hand if they didn't have to take the flack from the visiting public because of the operation they'd be happier. In reality, it's us hosts who have to deal with the visitors. My comments mostly relate to the lighthouse visitors and their impression of the amateur radio operation/s at the lighthouse. There's very little opportunity to educate them about what's going on. Most aren't at all interested and see the operation as a visual intrusion into their photo-op and resent the clutter of the antennas, RV's, tents, noise, etc. Who ARE those people? What's going on out there? Oh ... my cousin plays with radios, too ... his handle is Stump-Jumper. Do you know him? Most lighthouse visitors are well-aware of the history and the need to preserve the structures and their history. That's why they visit. I don't see much, if any, help with preservation by handing out contacts to QSL collectors. Few have any interest in lighthouses beyond getting a unique QSL and they're unlikely to join the Lighthouse Society as a result of a QSO. I'd give a whole lot to be able to eleminate the word HAM from our hobby. Most of the visitors see us as just that ...hams... those strange folks outside on the lawn. I detest the name. Perhaps my view is jaded ... 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Ron D'Eau Claire To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, 23 June, 2007 03:29 Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Pacific Coast Lighthouses First Day of Issue Ceremony Well, Ken, did you step up and identify yourself as an Amateur Radio Operator and explain how that activity helps promote an awareness of these historic structures around the country? Ron AC7AC -Original Message- As a passing comment ... ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
RE: [Elecraft] Good Public Relations (WAS: OT - Lighthouses and Amateurradio)
Good morning all I'm a newcomer (just 2 days so far) to this group, and joined with the single objective of learning more about the K3. I'm afraid lighthouse information does nothing at all for me. Thanks John G4ZTR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron D'Eau Claire Sent: 23 June 2007 07:35 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Good Public Relations (WAS: OT - Lighthouses and Amateurradio) Hi Ken: Thanks for the clarification. I think the subject IS appropriate to Amateur Radio Operators and so Elecraft owners. We, as Amateur Radio Licensees, have an obligation to consider the impact of our activities on non-Hams. I would be miffed to bring some of my European relatives to, say, our local Newport Oregon lighthouse to see a bit of history and find some sort of Ham radio operating activity going on that detracts from the experience of visiting a historic structure. It never occurred to me that any such group would intrude on places like lighthouses in a way that was obvious or intrusive to those visitors not particularly interested in the radio activity. It's true that one never has a second chance to make a good first impression. It's something to be aware of as we choose how we operate and enjoy our hobby, wherever we are. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- I acknowledge this topic isn't appropiate for here. Well, I -do- have a K2 built at an Oregon lighthouse (:-) Ron, others ... Yes, we've been working in the park and at the lighthouse for five years and they're well-aware that I'm an amateur radio operator. One ranger is slightly familiar with the hobby ... he was especially interested in the suit-sat experiment and I've supplied him with the orbiter's down-link frequencies for his scanner. A fellow host is K7JJ. I pretty confident that the park management and staff are OK with the hobby as a whole and they do understand what lighthouse week is about. I think they go along with the operation each year because they know if they didn't there would be flack from the Lighthouse Society and others. On the other hand if they didn't have to take the flack from the visiting public because of the operation they'd be happier. In reality, it's us hosts who have to deal with the visitors. My comments mostly relate to the lighthouse visitors and their impression of the amateur radio operation/s at the lighthouse. There's very little opportunity to educate them about what's going on. Most aren't at all interested and see the operation as a visual intrusion into their photo-op and resent the clutter of the antennas, RV's, tents, noise, etc. Who ARE those people? What's going on out there? Oh ... my cousin plays with radios, too ... his handle is Stump-Jumper. Do you know him? Most lighthouse visitors are well-aware of the history and the need to preserve the structures and their history. That's why they visit. I don't see much, if any, help with preservation by handing out contacts to QSL collectors. Few have any interest in lighthouses beyond getting a unique QSL and they're unlikely to join the Lighthouse Society as a result of a QSO. I'd give a whole lot to be able to eleminate the word HAM from our hobby. Most of the visitors see us as just that ...hams... those strange folks outside on the lawn. I detest the name. Perhaps my view is jaded ... 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Ron D'Eau Claire To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, 23 June, 2007 03:29 Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Pacific Coast Lighthouses First Day of Issue Ceremony Well, Ken, did you step up and identify yourself as an Amateur Radio Operator and explain how that activity helps promote an awareness of these historic structures around the country? Ron AC7AC -Original Message- As a passing comment ... ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: I want this radio REALLY bad (was [Elecraft] K3 production runs -
Inflated units could pose a problem, since there is no official VAT code for imported recrational air. Air? He says Air? Good god man! It's gaseous Mojo... ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] Good Public Relations (WAS: OT - Lighthouses and Amateurradio)
John Lemay wrote: Good morning all I'm a newcomer (just 2 days so far) to this group, and joined with the single objective of learning more about the K3. I'm afraid lighthouse information does nothing at all for me. You should have been here a few weeks ago John, you couldn't move for K3 postings. So much that people were complaining about them :-) It is sort of a quiet time at the moment as we wait for the launch and release of figures and manuals with anticipation. Those of us with orders already in for the K3 are looking forward to the shipment eagerly! This thread will soon die out. Roll with it a bit longer and you will see that this is a community mailing list. The people on here are great and happy to help any time. Have you looked through the FAQ on the website for the K3? All those points came out of mailing list questions, that was how busy it was. I am sure you will see plenty more about it. In the meantime, if you have any questions, ask away. Welcome to the list. 72/73 Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] Good Public Relations (WAS: OT - Lighthouses and Amateurradio)
Firstly, welcome to the group, John. One of the downsides of joining a group of such enthusiastic people is that from time to time a number of us get rather carried away by a thread that may be interesting to us, but perhaps of little interest or even baffling to others. What you will find here is an extraordinary willingness to help out people with problems and, largely, an absence of personal comments or flames. The enthusiasm for more Elecraft products could perhaps quite accurately be described as a frenzy. The K3 has been long awaited, although real information up to the launch date was absent. Following the product announcement, the tsunami of K3 capability queries has largely subsided. As for me, I am still building my K2. It has been several years in the works, but now am girding my loins to advance its construction another notch. I am not even thinking about a K3 at the moment. My good wife would worry that money spent on a K3 might be better used when I am a little less capable and have less marbles than I have now. 73 Kevin VK3DAP / ZL2DAP John Lemay wrote: Good morning all I'm a newcomer (just 2 days so far) to this group, and joined with the single objective of learning more about the K3. I'm afraid lighthouse information does nothing at all for me. Thanks John G4ZTR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mic Possibility
On 6/22/07, Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And I have tested K3 s/n 002 with a cheap Radio Shack Optimus Nova 79 headset plugged into the rear panel jacks. Mic and stereo phones worked just fine. Is there a voltage for an electret mic insert on that socket? -- Julian, G4ILO G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? www.Ham-Directory.com: the best ham resources on the net ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] Good Public Relations (WAS: OT - Lighthouses and Amateur radio)
On 6/23/07, Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It never occurred to me that any such group would intrude on places like lighthouses in a way that was obvious or intrusive to those visitors not particularly interested in the radio activity. It's true that one never has a second chance to make a good first impression. It's something to be aware of as we choose how we operate and enjoy our hobby, wherever we are. That's a very good point and one I hadn't thought of before. One could also argue that radio amateurs operating from mountain summits are spoiling the enjoyment of those who go there to experience nature. Though many hill-walkers here collect summits by climbing them, so ours is just another way of doing it! When I saw a photo of the BS7H operation I felt that many would think radio hams must be mad to send a bunch of people to a pimple of rock in the ocean just so they could claim a new prefix. But perhaps we would be better off confining our expedition activities to places like that which no-one else has an interest in. :) -- Julian, G4ILO G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? www.Ham-Directory.com: the best ham resources on the net ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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] OT: Hate the word ham
So Ken hates the word Ham when used to describe us, well, hams. ME TOO! 1. As a adjective to RADIO, it adds no meaning except to other hams 2. To the uninitiated, is sounds rather silly (at best) 3. It does not convey the technical nor operating skill levels required/achieved 4. Zero offense to Elecraft, but I can only imagine what hands-on ham radio conveys to a non-ham. LOL For me, I'd rather be called a short wave radio operator, even though I operate on frequencies outside the short waves. At least short wave is a term many folks (but probably not kids) understand. Then again, I'm sure kids today would get a good laugh (and not much more) from the phrase ham radio. Maybe us hams need a campaign to repackage ourself in terms of the public. de Doug KR2Q ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 38, Issue 31
Ah - so I could have my Heil MH-10 connected to rear via an adapter and the proset connected at front and use menu to switch between them? On 23/6/07 09:06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: Message: 27 Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:40:13 -0700 From: AB7R [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Mic Possibility To: Michael Koetje [EMAIL PROTECTED], elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1250 Yes. You can use either mic port, but not both. There is a menu setting to choose the mic source, front panel or rear panel. 73 Greg AB7R -- The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit. -Moliere, actor and playwright (1622-1673) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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] K2 SSB (was: K3 SSB)
Kenneth E. Harker wrote: example). With the K2, you can get a 10 kHz per knob revolution at 100 Hz tuning, or 10 Hz tuning at just 1 kHz per knob revolution. 100 kHz tuning Was the kHz a typo here? I've tried replacing the optical encoder in the K2 with one that is higher resolution. If you go with one that has four times as many steps per revolution as the stock encoder, you can have 10 Hz tuning resolution and get 4 KHz per knob revolution. While that is an improvement, it's not I found single stepping with only 100 steps per revolution a bit fiddly, although I've only done this in the control board test, so far. I think, though, that the right mod for this is a firmware one, not a hardware one, but Elecraft hold the monopoly on firmware mods. When I first read the section on tuning rate, it rather surprised me that they didn't do something that was common with track balls, long before the inventions of Windows, namely to make the velocity response non-linear. That way, if you are fine tuning, it will step very slowly, but, if you spin the dial, it will slew very quickly. Even the, more consumer oriented, ATS-803A does that, even if their non-optical encoder leaves something to be desired. You can even make it so that very slow turning requires several encoder steps per frequency step. -- David Woolley Emails are not formal business letters, whatever businesses may want. RFC1855 says there should be an address here, but, in a world of spam, that is no longer good advice, as archive address hiding may not work. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 38, Issue 31
Yes. You can use either mic port, but not both. There is a menu setting to choose the mic source, front panel or rear panel. Ah - so I could have my Heil MH-10 connected to rear via an adapter and the proset connected at front and use menu to switch between them? Yes, and if you attach your computer to the PC IO In jack on the rear panel, the same menu can be used to select it instead (e.g., voice keyer, soundcard data mode, etc.) 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Hate the word ham
DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: So Ken hates the word Ham when used to describe us, well, hams. ME TOO! 1. As a adjective to RADIO, it adds no meaning except to other hams 2. To the uninitiated, is sounds rather silly (at best) 3. It does not convey the technical nor operating skill levels required/achieved 4. Zero offense to Elecraft, but I can only imagine what hands-on ham radio conveys to a non-ham. LOL For me, I'd rather be called a short wave radio operator, even though I operate on frequencies outside the short waves. At least short wave is a term many folks (but probably not kids) understand. Then again, I'm sure kids today would get a good laugh (and not much more) from the phrase ham radio. Maybe us hams need a campaign to repackage ourself in terms of the public. de Doug KR2Q The term Ham Radio has been used at least for 75 years, possibly more. Most of us old-timers are proud to be Hams. But then, we took real exams and even, back in the olden days, had to pass a Morse Code test. (After walking barefoot in the snow 5 miles to the FCC examiner, of course). Perhaps the term Ham Radio has become outmoded, with the new trends in Amateur Radio, no more code test, memorized exams, etc. So maybe we should repackage ourselves. I know! Why don't we call it Citizen's Band? (CB for short). --- _____ / \ / \ / \ / \ / \ John L. Sielke ( W )( 2 )( A )( G )( N ) http://w2agn.net \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ http://www.blurty.com/users/w2agn check out: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/QRPariahs/ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mic Possibility
And I have tested K3 s/n 002 with a cheap Radio Shack Optimus Nova 79 headset plugged into the rear panel jacks. Mic and stereo phones worked just fine. Is there a voltage for an electret mic insert on that socket? Yes, you turn the bias voltage on or disconnect it in the same menu that you use to select it. Front and rear have independent bias voltage toggles. Thus, the K3 supports Electret (but not 48V ones!) as well as dynamic. I've used both types. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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] H.A.M.= Helping All Mankind
Relax and promote my one man effort to re-label the ham in ham radio to mean its real true roots... Helping All Mankind. I suggested this meaning to ARRL and they even allowed a short letter to the editor in QST from me saying this, but edited it out of my article for them. It was not ARRL's idea and thus automatically has no merit. Try it... Helping All Mankind you'll like it. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Picture this share your photos and you could win big! http://www.GETREALPhotoContest.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHMloc=us ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
RE: [Elecraft] OT: Hate the word ham
So Ken hates the word Ham when used to describe us, well, hams. ME TOO! It fits with the old-fashioned-ness of the hobby. The other embarrassing word we use is Elmer to refer to a mentor. In terms of its reputation and usefulness, ham radio seems stuck in the 50's to me. Technology-wise it's pretty up-to-date but for the most part it's a quaint throwback to simpler times. The name ham may be odd and embarrassing, but people do know what it means. Craig NZ0R ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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] K3 Filters
The K3 description mentions variable XTAL filters (up to three) in the front end, prior to the DSP. My question is: are these filters variable band width (similar to the K2, which used a filter whose BW could be changed as a function of voltage applied ) or are the filters variable in that multiple filters are switched to track with the DSP setting. IOW, if one has just the 500 Hz filter for the front end, can the BW of that filter be narrowed if one sets a tighter BW overall? Or does one need a narrower roofing filter to narrow the roofing filter stage BW? Thanks, Bob, N7UA ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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] Beta K3's?
Whatever happened to all those BETA proto K3's, that the developers have - has anyone heard any of them on the bands? If I was one of them hams, I'm sure I'd be itch'n to get it on the air? 73 de Fred, N3CSY Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=listsid=396545433 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Hate the word
The use of the term ham is classical. Few are those who are unfamiliar with the oft heard phrase: I think, therefore I ham! Mike / KK5F ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filters
The K3 description mentions variable XTAL filters (up to three) in the front end, prior to the DSP. My question is: are these filters variable band width ... These are for variable-width crystal filters, similar to the K2 filters. The variable-width filters will be available at some future date. Three of the five roofing filter locations on the main receiver -- and three on the sub-receiver -- are set up to accommodate these filters. All five roofing filter locations in each receiver can accept standard, fixed-width crystal filters. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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] Field day
This is a bit short notice but can't find the rule regarding band changing while being single transmitter. Anyone know if the 15 minute between band changes is still in effect. I will be in the woods with my trusty K2 and a stockpile of batteries. Thanks a bunch. Werner N8BB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Hate the word ham
I'll offer a comment here... I beleive that the phrase ham radio operators carries more recognition with the public than amateur radio operators. At least here along the hurricane coast if you tell someone your hobby is amatuer radio you might get a quizzical look, but if you say you're a ham operator they tend to perk up and say somethig like Oh, like the guys who helped out after Katrina? The news media usually refers to reports via ham radio operators and similar words. Our Louisiana call letter plates have the legend Ham Operator. To that end, the magnetic signs we are making to put on vehicles when we are doing public service communications at events will read - (with BRARC Club and ARRL logos) Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club HAM RADIO COMMUNICATIONS - 73, Jim, N5IB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mic Possibility
On 6/23/07, Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, you turn the bias voltage on or disconnect it in the same menu that you use to select it. Front and rear have independent bias voltage toggles. Thus, the K3 supports Electret (but not 48V ones!) as well as dynamic. I've used both types. Okay, you guys really have thought of everything! -- Julian, G4ILO G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? www.Ham-Directory.com: the best ham resources on the net ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Hate the word ham
On 6/23/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll offer a comment here... I beleive that the phrase ham radio operators carries more recognition with the public than amateur radio operators. At least here along the hurricane coast if you tell someone your hobby is amatuer radio you might get a quizzical look, but if you say you're a ham operator they tend to perk up and say somethig like Oh, like the guys who helped out after Katrina? The news media usually refers to reports via ham radio operators and similar words. Our Louisiana call letter plates have the legend Ham Operator. I'm with you on this. When you have a recognizable brand name you don't throw it away, and ham radio means more to most people than any new name you might make up. Amateur tends to imply incompetence to most people. There is far more to the hobby than people operating radios and not being paid. -- Julian, G4ILO G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? www.Ham-Directory.com: the best ham resources on the net ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Hate the word ham
I always remember wanting to be a Ham. I have now been a ham for 43 plus years having acquired WN2MIC in 1963. It is a respectful term as well as one of endearment, in my opinion. If the public at large is unfamiliar with or find the term ham as odd or unusual, then I suggest an opportunity has opened to educate them. Jozef WB2MIC [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll offer a comment here... I beleive that the phrase ham radio operators carries more recognition with the public than amateur radio operators. At least here along the hurricane coast if you tell someone your hobby is amatuer radio you might get a quizzical look, but if you say you're a ham operator they tend to perk up and say somethig like Oh, like the guys who helped out after Katrina? The news media usually refers to reports via ham radio operators and similar words. Our Louisiana call letter plates have the legend Ham Operator. To that end, the magnetic signs we are making to put on vehicles when we are doing public service communications at events will read - (with BRARC Club and ARRL logos) Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club HAM RADIO COMMUNICATIONS - 73, Jim, N5IB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Hate the word ham
I don't mind the term, Ham. What I really hate is Amateur Radio operator. Many Radio Amateurs are much more than mere operators - designers, builders, elmers, experimenters and so on. Ian, G4ICV, AB2GR, K2 #4962 -- ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Hate the word ham
Hard to say which name carries the most negative implications to the public ... ham or amateur - but I'd expect ham is the most negative. Yes -WE- think of ham fondly, but to someone who knows little or nothing about the hobby it means something less than good. Perhaps the best we can do is Ham radio operator, but NEVER Ham operator! 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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] K3
Hi Well, since the K3 is about all you see here anymore, I have a question about it. Can you change that depressing looking display to green? Just thought I'd ask. Scott N5SM _ Who's that on the Red Carpet? Play win glamorous prizes. http://club.live.com/red_carpet_reveal.aspx?icid=REDCARPET_hotmailtextlink3 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3
Well, since the K3 is about all you see here anymore, I have a question about it. Can you change that depressing looking display to green? The cheerful amber backlight can be turned off, and has several levels of intensity when on. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Hate the word ham
I agree Jim, Even as recently as 2003 when Walter Cronkite hosted the video Amateur Radio Today he refers to radio amateurs as HAMS. Just part of a long established lexicon. By the way, it's a pretty good video too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z9136_Nhh4mode=relatedsearch= 73, Frank - W6NEK - (A HAM since 1959) - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 7:52 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Hate the word ham I'll offer a comment here... I beleive that the phrase ham radio operators carries more recognition with the public than amateur radio operators. At least here along the hurricane coast if you tell someone your hobby is amatuer radio you might get a quizzical look, but if you say you're a ham operator they tend to perk up and say somethig like Oh, like the guys who helped out after Katrina? The news media usually refers to reports via ham radio operators and similar words. Our Louisiana call letter plates have the legend Ham Operator. To that end, the magnetic signs we are making to put on vehicles when we are doing public service communications at events will read - (with BRARC Club and ARRL logos) Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club HAM RADIO COMMUNICATIONS - 73, Jim, N5IB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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] Why buy a K3
I've been off the reflector for months, and off the air for months, and about to get back on. Now am seeing the K3 seeming to take the world by a storm. In a nutshell, other than perhaps a second receiver - what benefits does the K3 really have over a K2 - (in layman's non-engineer language :-) Is the difference in specs something I would truly hear? Thanks all. 73/Tim NZ7C PS Does anyone know if the K3 will have much stronger audio than the K2? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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] OT: ham vs amateur
HI all: After helping with set-up at Field Day, I am waiting for my shift (I start when the mosquitoes comes out).so I have some time to kill. This topic sounded like the perfect opportunity to try www.googlefight.com Ham Radio = 1, 240,000 hits Amateur Radio = 1,300,000 hits H...so now what? Ennui! de Doug KR2Q PS..in case anyone is interested, when I took my FCC tests, I had to take the train to NYC and get on the 7th Ave IRT to the FCC building and try to copy code on a desk that was older than dirt and had the desktop pock-marked with the carved-out grooves from 10,000 previous test-takers to prove it. My first xmtr was out of the 1964 ARRL handbook (love rescuing those TV xmfrs with 1 long leads) and my first commerical xmtr was a (very used) DX20. Even then, I thought that others sort of laughed at the term ham radio. Same time frame, different impressions. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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] Hate the word ham
I certainly agree with Jozef. There is something called tradition. We are hams, and should be proud of that title. It took much effort in days past, unlike today. When I recieved my Extra class license it meant something other than the fact of successfully memorizing some answers. We now have Extra class operators. The FCC changed ham radio in order to get more numbers. Never mind quality, let's have numbers. Never mind the traditions. By the way I do remember my Elmer from 1956. Mike K4ELV ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] Why buy a K3
...In a nutshell, other than perhaps a second receiver - what benefits does the K3 really have over a K2 - (in layman's non-engineer language :-) Are you interested in CW (K3 has better QSK), SSB (K3 has IF clipping, AntiVOX, really good filtering that is easy to use), Data (K3 has an internal decoder for RTTY and PSK, and an isolated soundcard interface built in), contesting (K3 has a stronger receiver, lower phase noise)? Are you plagued by noise (the K3 has a better noise blanker plus DSP noise blanking)? Are you a VHFer (K3 covers 6m, and has FM)? Please see the FAQ URL:http://www.elecraft.com/K3/K3FAQ.htm . Is the difference in specs something I would truly hear? Well, I certainly hear the difference :-) PS Does anyone know if the K3 will have much stronger audio than the K2? I don't know if you mean more AF power capability, or more overall gain so a given signal sounds stronger. K3 has both. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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] K3: Attn Field Testers
Dear Field Testers, Lyle referred me to YOU! I recently inquired about how the SWR is displayed. The answer is now part of the FAQ. This is a really exciting method (nice trick), but I have a question, perhaps a concern. If I'm on CW and doing 40 wpm QSK (common for me), is the DISPLAY (S meter // RF/SWR) going to flicker at 40 wpm as I go from TX to RX? Can the display keep up? Should I assume that there is some sort of delay (user settable?) so that the display doesn't go crazy during QRQ QSK. Yes? Some other solution? Thanks, de Doug KR2Q ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] Hate the word ham
[EMAIL PROTECTED],net wrote: I certainly agree with Jozef. There is something called tradition. We are hams, and should be proud of that title. It took much effort in days past, unlike today. When I recieved my Extra class license it meant something other than the fact of successfully memorizing some answers. We now have Extra class operators. The FCC changed ham radio in order to get more numbers. Never mind quality, let's have numbers. Never mind the traditions. By the way I do remember my Elmer from 1956. Mike K4ELV __ Well Said! Unfortunately, you will now be relegated to the classification of old-fuddy-duddy or worse by the MCE crowd. (MCE=Multiple Choice Extras). -- --- _____ / \ / \ / \ / \ / \ John L. Sielke ( W )( 2 )( A )( G )( N ) http://w2agn.net \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ http://www.blurty.com/users/w2agn check out: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/QRPariahs/ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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] K2: attention builders - perfect for your K2 (or K1)
You won't believe this! http://www.qrpgloves.com/index.php?cPath=44 de Doug KR2Q ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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] Re: K3: Attn Field Testers
At very high code speeds the SWR and power bargraphs will stay on between code elements. This becomes necessary above a certain WPM rate because LCDs have a finite switching time, and we want to avoid flicker, which could lead to misleading bargraph readings. The receiver will still recover between code elements if you're using full QSK. I hadn't thought about making this user-programmable, but that's possible. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jun 23, 2007, at 1:33 PM, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: If I'm on CW and doing 40 wpm QSK (common for me), is the DISPLAY (S meter // RF/SWR) going to flicker at 40 wpm as I go from TX to RX? Can the display keep up? Should I assume that there is some sort of delay (user settable?) so that the display doesn't go crazy during QRQ QSK. Yes? Some other solution? --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] The word ham
The subject as it's being discussed here has two points of focus ... Some of us Hams understand and take perverse pride in the ham title ... all and well and good, as we know what it means. It means something entirely different to people who have no knowledge of the hobby and hear us defined as hams. Ham: A poor or amateurish actor ... or ...To exaggerate or overdo. It's the only defination for the word they know. Of course those that we've helped ... Katrina, etc. ... well-know us and need no further explanation, but in the context of the lighthouse visitor we should not be viewed as hams, although I'm sure that's how many/most see us. To most it's a derogatory label for an individual. Now, it's time this thread should fade away ... (:-)) 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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] Re: Hate the word Ham
Have been a ham radio operator for so long I really never found anythng negative about it. People have always understood the difference between a Ham and a CB'er. I guess opinions vary with what generation your in. As far a tradions go I think we have lost enough of them recently. Move over Hams new technology and big business is slowly taking over. Jim/k2hn --- [EMAIL PROTECTED],net [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I certainly agree with Jozef. There is something called tradition. We are hams, and should be proud of that title. It took much effort in days past, unlike today. When I recieved my Extra class license it meant something other than the fact of successfully memorizing some answers. We now have Extra class operators. The FCC changed ham radio in order to get more numbers. Never mind quality, let's have numbers. Never mind the traditions. By the way I do remember my Elmer from 1956. Mike K4ELV ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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 Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. Try the Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/newmail_tools.html Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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] K2 vs K3 audio
From the posts I've read in the past there would seem to be large differences in the amount of audio delivered by a K2. Perhaps those of you who service them or in some other way have exposure to multiple K2's can comment. Mine's speaker level ia completely adequate and can be turned up far beyond comfortable ... for me, anyway. Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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] Re: Hate the word ham
Agreed. Me too, by the way. My Elmer was W2FVB, Walter Muller. In my 33 year high school teaching carrier, not one student ever made fun of the term ham. I taught a ham radio class for science credit (for graduation) that met daily, but you had to have acquired a callsign to get the credit. No kid ever made fun of me being their Elmer, however, many remember their Elmer fondly like I remember mine As a 14 year old know it all teenager, I had no problem telling my peers that I was a ham. No one ever made fun of me. Quite the contrary. We are what we think, and, what we think, we project. Jozef WB2MIC [EMAIL PROTECTED],net wrote: I certainly agree with Jozef. There is something called tradition. We are hams, and should be proud of that title. It took much effort in days past, unlike today. When I recieved my Extra class license it meant something other than the fact of successfully memorizing some answers. We now have Extra class operators. The FCC changed ham radio in order to get more numbers. Never mind quality, let's have numbers. Never mind the traditions. By the way I do remember my Elmer from 1956. Mike K4ELV ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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] Positive Recognition (WAS: Hate the word ham)
Just a few days ago XYL Cobi and I moved to a new QTH on the Oregon Coast - a small community of homes on the hillside directly above the beach. While our home is well above the tsunami danger line, the only way into our out of this general area is two-lane US highway 101 running along the beach, barely twenty feet above high tide in many places. It was clear to us that storm surges as well as tsunamis could easily disrupt use of the road, perhaps for several days or even weeks in the event of a serious earthquake/tsunami event. We are in a community of perhaps 100 homes on fairly large wooded lots. I've lived in such communities before and know to be prepared to get along without outside contact for food, water or perhaps even power for days at a time if there's a major storm or other problem. But I wasn't really prepared for the level of organization here. Today I had a visit from a neighbor. The community was going through simulated emergency exercise. In an emergency volunteer teams check with every home to see if anyone is sick, injured or otherwise needs assistance. Radio communications links are set up with county disaster centers and the US Coast Guard. Today a Coast Guard helicopter did a basket pickup from a clearing nearby - what they'd do if someone needed emergency aid when the road was cut (Now there's an E-ticket ride I'd like to take!). While we talked, I made a magic comment that caused my visitor, Mike, to light up all smiles and he asked if I'd be willing to work with the community providing what they consider an absolutely essential service. He assured me that all of my neighbors would be forever in my debt if I could participate. Of course I told him I would. The magic comment I made was this: I'm a Ham. Ron AC7AC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] Re: Hate the word ham
Like it or not, the number of licensees was in decline before recent changes in licensing. Without a sufficient number of hams, it's hard to justify keeping our precious band allocations. Many of the keenest and most enthusiastic members of the hobby are those who were encouraged to join by the new licensing policy. Instead of sounding like grumpy old members of a gentlemen's club, you should be welcoming them. -- Julian, G4ILO G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? www.Ham-Directory.com: the best ham resources on the net ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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] Re: Hate the word ham
To me, HAM will always be boiled pig, but then at my age, I don't feel strongly about what I'm called. Regrettably, I never had an individual Elmer but will always be grateful to the many from whom I've drawn advice, knowledge, encouragement and camaradie. I'm not a very active ham but thanks to those who helped me, I've enjoyed the hobby immensely and am grateful that I've been able to help a few others along the way. What's in a name? Not a lot as far as I'm concerned. I'm proud that I passed my amateurs' exam over 40 years ago and proud that I became proficient in morse code. Part of me regrets the dumbing down of standards during my lifetime, but I also appreciate that much of it was necessary for the hobby's future survival. Standards change from generation to generation; some I embrace and some I don't like. Maybe it's as well that the inevitable tag of SK catches up with us all after our allotted span? 73 Dave: G3TJP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] K2 vs K3 audio
My K2 (#5945) has tons of audio, both in the headphones as well as in the speaker. My volume knob never gets above about 1/4-1/3 scale. Jeff N6GQ On 6/23/07, Ken Kopp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From the posts I've read in the past there would seem to be large differences in the amount of audio delivered by a K2. Perhaps those of you who service them or in some other way have exposure to multiple K2's can comment. Mine's speaker level ia completely adequate and can be turned up far beyond comfortable ... for me, anyway. Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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] Re: Hate the word Ham
But why were we losing numbers? Like I said, new technology and big business. I'm not a grumpy old man but if I were commissioner of the FCC I would have a code requirement of 20wpm (ok, maybe 10) and have each applicant build a K2 and understand all the components prior to ever keying a transmitter. number of licensees was in decline before recent changes in licensing. Without a sufficient number of hams, it's hard to justify keeping our precious band allocations. Many of the keenest and most enthusiastic members of the hobby are those who were encouraged to join by the new licensing policy. Instead of sounding like grumpy old members of a gentlemen's club, you should be welcoming them. -- Julian, G4ILO G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? www.Ham-Directory.com: the best ham resources on the net ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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 Get the Yahoo! toolbar and be alerted to new email wherever you're surfing. http://new.toolbar.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/index.php ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] Re: Hate the word Ham [END of Thread]
Let's end this thread for now. In general, once an OT thread has 10+ posts in please try not to prolong its life. :-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft List Moderator ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Hate the word ham
Julian G4ILO wrote: I'm with you on this. When you have a recognizable brand name you don't throw it away, and ham radio means more to most people than any new name you might make up. During the US adventure in SE Asia, I served in the First Mobile Communications Group. We had communications teams all over Vietnam, Laos, and some in Thailand, and we were well known by all the services as The MOB and Mobsters. Probably the coolest nickname for a military unit I've ever heard. Much like Ham, it got people's attention, and since we were so good at providing combat communications, it helped endear us to those units we often had to rely on for shelter, food, water, fuel, mail, and sometimes ammunition.It was neat to be so well known and liked. Then somewhere along the way, some fairly dim bulb threw away our brand name and renamed us the First Combat Communications Group. Go ahead ... make a cool nickname out of that one :-( 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2007 CQP Oct 6-7 - www.cqp.org ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] K2: attention builders - perfect for your K2 (or K1)
I've seen these things come up from time to time on ebay when you search QRP DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: You won't believe this! http://www.qrpgloves.com/index.php?cPath=44 de Doug KR2Q ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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] Comparing SLAs
I used a 5Ah Powersonic PS-1250 gel cell to power my K1 for a few years before it faded. In shopping for a replacement, I find they're about $25, while another battery with the same dimensions and capacity made by Rhino sells for $8. I'm assuming the Powersonic is a better battery, but I don't mind a small reduction in performance if I can get 3 batteries for the price of 1. Is this a smart savings? Scott N1AIA ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
Re: [Elecraft] Why buy a K3
...In a nutshell, other than perhaps a second receiver - what benefits does the K3 really have over a K2 - (in layman's non-engineer language :-) Are you interested in CW (K3 has better QSK), SSB (K3 has IF clipping, AntiVOX, really good filtering that is easy to use), Data (K3 has an internal decoder for RTTY and PSK, and an isolated soundcard interface built in), contesting (K3 has a stronger receiver, lower phase noise)? Are you plagued by noise (the K3 has a better noise blanker plus DSP noise blanking)? Are you a VHFer (K3 covers 6m, and has FM)? 73, Lyle KK7P == I don't do SSB, Data, contesting or VHF but I still want a K3. I will like having general coverage and the tuning rate of the K3 is just right. The K2 rate of 1 khz per turn is too slow and the faster rate has big jumps in the pitch. Very annoying to me. The tuning knob is as good as any and there is more room on the panel. Low phase noise sounds good to me but I am not sure that I ever noticed any problem with my K2 in that respect. Passband tuning will be nice, also. I have never used DSP but i am interested in trying it. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
