Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Ca Fires

[Wayne Burdick]

We Californians are used to unboring. We love it here. 

Disasters? Bring it. Great for KX2/3 testing :)

Wayne
N6KR


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> On Nov 2, 2019, at 6:35 PM, Doug Renwick  wrote:
> 
> The big question is 'how much longer can Elecraft survive in California and
> have to move elsewhere".
> Doug
> 
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> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Ca Fires
> 
> No impact that I know of.
> 
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
>> On Nov 2, 2019, at 12:19 PM, Jim H via Elecraft 
> wrote:
>> 
>>  Hi,
>> 
>> Just wondering how the CA fires are affecting Elecraft?
>> Jim h.k7...@aol.com
> 
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[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

[kevinr]

Good Evening,

   Remember the time change this week.  Both nets will start an hour 
earlier if you use your local time as a reference.  But if you use UTC 
to reckon time there is no change.  I tried this last year and it better 
fit the propagation than did the previous method where the local time 
remained the same while the UTC time changed.  If the propagation does 
not cooperate we'll try the old ways.  Whichever works.  The forty meter 
net time may change over the winter too.  Propagation is so fickle 
during the doldrums it is hard to make better plans.


   After numerous attempts I finally found my SW corner post.  It is 
partially embedded in an alder tree.  I better cut that tree down before 
I lose it entirely.  Most of the southern border to my property is a 
dense thicket of young hemlock trees.  But north of that the trees are 
taller and more open with salal (/Gaultheria shallon/) and Oregon grape 
(/Mahonia aquifolium/) covering the ground.  Further north the trees are 
even taller and the canopy is mostly continuous.  I flushed a few grouse 
but the day was so still they broke cover a few hundred feet away. 
Normally they prefer the land to the east where the snowberries 
(/Symphoricarpos albus/) grow.  Maybe they were eating the Oregon 
grape.  Not real grapes but you can make jam out of them.



Please join us tomorrow on:

14050 kHz at 2200z Sunday  (2 PM PST Sunday)
 7047 kHz at z Monday  (4 PM PST Sunday)

73,

   Kevin. KD5ONS

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Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Ca Fires

[Walter Underwood]

The positive part of a power shutoff is the elimination of nearby RFI. Run from 
battery and you can hear the world.

Unfortunately, some people have lost nearly everything. A good friend of ours 
lost his house in the Tubbs Fire (Santa Rosa), has moved into gtheir newly 
rebuilt house, and had to evacuate last week. This time, they had enough 
warning and a pre-organized list.

He wrote an amazing graphic memoir about it. If you’d like to get a feel for 
how that impacted people, I highly recommend “A Fire Story” by Brian Fies.

https://smile.amazon.com/Fire-Story-Brian-Fies/dp/1419735853

Our local public radio station produced a video with the first part of the 
story and narration by Brian.

https://www.kqed.org/arts/13813960/watch-a-santa-rosa-cartoonists-a-fire-story-come-to-life

wunder
K6WRU
Walter Underwood
CM87wj
http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)

> On Nov 2, 2019, at 9:05 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT 
>  wrote:
> 
> I've lived in California for a few decades.
> 
> I've evacuated three times due to wildfires, all of them coming closer than 
> I'd like.
> 
> I have never lost a single thing due to fire -- just some sleepless nights.
> 
> The power situation (especially in PG territory) is a different story, but 
> one that's manageable.
> 
> 73 -- Lynn
> 
> On 11/2/2019 6:35 PM, Doug Renwick wrote:
>> The big question is 'how much longer can Elecraft survive in California and
>> have to move elsewhere".
>> Doug
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Re: [Elecraft] Analysis of a CW COMMUNICATION

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

It is wise to listen to CW stations across the band and determine what 
speed they are running.  Then operate at the speed that MOST of the 
stations are using.  This will get the MOST responses.


I used the trial version of CW Skimmer for this purpose recently.    I 
have other software that will do the same.   I find MOST stations are 
running 20 to 25 WPM with fewer below and a few above that.   Of course 
you will always find the 40WPM+ stations and a few at 10 WPM.  Those are 
the exceptions.   The average speed is where the MOST contacts will be 
made.


73

Bob, K4TAX

On 11/2/2019 9:50 PM, Randy Heise wrote:

As a 20wpm Extra of advancing age, I admit I can no longer copy at 35. In fact, 
I will also admit that now days I begin to have trouble at around 20.

I’m not a contester, but what I’ve taken to doing is haunting the Novice bands. 
I answer CQ’s about 2 to 3wpm faster than they’re being sent. I do it to honor 
the Extras/Advanced/Generals that “Elmered” me some 55 years ago.

Try it! It’s a lot of fun.

Yeah, I know ... kinda off-topic! But this website is about building things! We 
can also build the next generation of CW operators.

Randy, NB7E

Sent from my iPhone


On Nov 2, 2019, at 5:37 PM, marvwhee...@nwlink.com wrote:

In addition those sending at 45 wpm miss a lot of Q's because many, many
stations will not respond to them  because they can't copy their callsign.


-Original Message-
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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
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Sending at the speed of the receiving station is usually the best way to
improve probability of exchanging call signs.

At 45 wpm, most ham ops need you to send your call three times or more to
get it so you haven't accomplished much in the way of speedier
communication. Also simple math.

Eric KE6US


On 11/2/2019 3:00 PM, Jim Danehy wrote:
Some prefer the challenge of isolating a CW signal in order to decode it.

They use filtering. Eliminating interference is difficult. Interference
comes from numerous sources.

An exchange of call signs is the desired result in a pile up or contest

exchange.

Sending at a lower speed does not improve the probability of accomplishing

that communication goal.

CW speed is a critical part of the communication equation. An operator

sending at 15 wpm has 1/3 the rate of success than one who sends at 45 wpm.

  The later sends his call 3 times to only one for the slower station.

Simple math. It might sound like bragging. A thinking person will understand
how critical speed is to a CW operator. Some rely upon filtering. That only
gets you so far with the goal.

I like the improved success that comes adding speed. Bragging ? I like to

succeed. I use every tool I have.

Just my way of competing. Some can do it better than others.

Jim
W9VNE


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Re: [Elecraft] Analysis of a CW COMMUNICATION

[Randy Heise]

As a 20wpm Extra of advancing age, I admit I can no longer copy at 35. In fact, 
I will also admit that now days I begin to have trouble at around 20. 

I’m not a contester, but what I’ve taken to doing is haunting the Novice bands. 
I answer CQ’s about 2 to 3wpm faster than they’re being sent. I do it to honor 
the Extras/Advanced/Generals that “Elmered” me some 55 years ago.

Try it! It’s a lot of fun.

Yeah, I know ... kinda off-topic! But this website is about building things! We 
can also build the next generation of CW operators.

Randy, NB7E

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 2, 2019, at 5:37 PM, marvwhee...@nwlink.com wrote:
> 
> In addition those sending at 45 wpm miss a lot of Q's because many, many
> stations will not respond to them  because they can't copy their callsign.
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On
> Behalf Of EricJ
> Sent: Saturday, November 2, 2019 4:43 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Analysis of a CW COMMUNICATION
> 
> Sending at the speed of the receiving station is usually the best way to
> improve probability of exchanging call signs.
> 
> At 45 wpm, most ham ops need you to send your call three times or more to
> get it so you haven't accomplished much in the way of speedier
> communication. Also simple math.
> 
> Eric KE6US
> 
>> On 11/2/2019 3:00 PM, Jim Danehy wrote:
>> Some prefer the challenge of isolating a CW signal in order to decode it.
> They use filtering. Eliminating interference is difficult. Interference
> comes from numerous sources.
>> 
>> An exchange of call signs is the desired result in a pile up or contest
> exchange.
>> 
>> Sending at a lower speed does not improve the probability of accomplishing
> that communication goal.
>> 
>> CW speed is a critical part of the communication equation. An operator
> sending at 15 wpm has 1/3 the rate of success than one who sends at 45 wpm.
>> 
>>  The later sends his call 3 times to only one for the slower station.
> Simple math. It might sound like bragging. A thinking person will understand
> how critical speed is to a CW operator. Some rely upon filtering. That only
> gets you so far with the goal.
>> 
>> I like the improved success that comes adding speed. Bragging ? I like to
> succeed. I use every tool I have.
>> 
>> Just my way of competing. Some can do it better than others.
>> 
>> Jim
>> W9VNE
>> 
>> 
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[Elecraft] Elecraft cable has been sold

[Howard Sherer]

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[Elecraft] SSB net? What SSB net?

[John Kountz]

In fumbling winnowing through Elecraft Digest Vol 187, Issue 4, I came across 
Item 16, a  cryptic entry concerning an SSB net.  I have to admit I was certain 
such a net would exist but the frequency, time and day for said net are not 
clearly spelled out.  What are the specifics for this net??
John Kountz, WO1S

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Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Ca Fires

[Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT]

I've lived in California for a few decades.

I've evacuated three times due to wildfires, all of them coming closer 
than I'd like.


I have never lost a single thing due to fire -- just some sleepless nights.

The power situation (especially in PG territory) is a different story, 
but one that's manageable.


73 -- Lynn

On 11/2/2019 6:35 PM, Doug Renwick wrote:

The big question is 'how much longer can Elecraft survive in California and
have to move elsewhere".
Doug

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Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Ca Fires

[W2xj]

i think a bit of an over reaction. 

Sent from my iPad

> On Nov 2, 2019, at 9:37 PM, Doug Renwick  wrote:
> 
> The big question is 'how much longer can Elecraft survive in California and
> have to move elsewhere".
> Doug
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Ca Fires
> 
> No impact that I know of.
> 
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
>>> On Nov 2, 2019, at 12:19 PM, Jim H via Elecraft 
>> wrote:
>> 
>>  Hi,
>> 
>> Just wondering how the CA fires are affecting Elecraft?
>> Jim h.k7...@aol.com
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Analysis of a CW COMMUNICATION

[David Gilbert]

I don't care what you say ... higher speed does not necessarily 
translate to better communication.  In fact, as I demonstrated here* and 
as countless 160m ops will attest, lower speed is typically more 
intelligible under conditions of low S/N ratio:


 *   http://www.ab7e.com/weak_signal/Callsigns20-25-30-35wpm.mp3

And as others here have said, you dramatically cut down your pool of 
likely respondents if you insist on operating above 45 WPM in a contest, 
and if you're sending your call three times in a row in a pileup you're 
just an unnecessary part of the QRM.


Dave   AB7E



On 11/2/2019 3:00 PM, Jim Danehy wrote:

Some prefer the challenge of isolating a CW signal in order to decode it.  They 
use filtering. Eliminating interference is difficult. Interference comes from 
numerous sources.

An exchange of call signs is the desired result in a pile up or contest 
exchange.

Sending at a lower speed does not improve the probability of accomplishing that 
communication goal.

CW speed is a critical part of the communication equation. An operator sending 
at 15 wpm has 1/3 the rate of success than one who sends at 45 wpm.

  The later sends his call 3 times to only one for the slower station. Simple 
math. It might sound like bragging. A thinking person will understand how 
critical speed is to a CW operator. Some rely upon filtering. That only gets 
you so far with the goal.

I like the improved success that comes adding speed. Bragging ? I like to 
succeed. I use every tool I have.

Just my way of competing. Some can do it better than others.

Jim
W9VNE


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Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Ca Fires

[Doug Renwick]

The big question is 'how much longer can Elecraft survive in California and
have to move elsewhere".
Doug


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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Ca Fires

No impact that I know of.

Wayne
N6KR

> On Nov 2, 2019, at 12:19 PM, Jim H via Elecraft 
wrote:
> 
>   Hi,
> 
> Just wondering how the CA fires are affecting Elecraft?
> Jim h.k7...@aol.com


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Re: [Elecraft] Analysis of a CW COMMUNICATION

[Tony Estep]

On Sat, Nov 2, 2019 at 6:44 PM EricJ  wrote:

> ...At 45 wpm, most ham ops need you to send your call three times or
> more...
>
===
Yeah, it's pretty obvious that sending a call faster and more times isn't
an automatic way to improve end-to-end communication -- you could send it a
lot of times at 100 wpm and work nobody. There's a tradeoff between the
time it takes to send your call, and the probability that the other guy
gets it correct. There's an optimal point on this curve.

Most of the players in DX pileups send at a speed under 30 wpm; the DX
station tends to set the pace. After you participate in thousands of
pileups you recognize that the consistently successful DXers have a lot of
skillful strategies for getting their call through, and sending faster is
not one of them. Neither is sending your call more than twice, max.

DXpeditioners who have been on the other end will attest that there's very
little likelihood of a guy sending at 40 or above having his call copied
among the screaming, howling pile.

Tony KT0NY
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Re: [Elecraft] Analysis of a CW COMMUNICATION

[marvwheeler]

In addition those sending at 45 wpm miss a lot of Q's because many, many
stations will not respond to them  because they can't copy their callsign.


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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
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Sending at the speed of the receiving station is usually the best way to
improve probability of exchanging call signs.

At 45 wpm, most ham ops need you to send your call three times or more to
get it so you haven't accomplished much in the way of speedier
communication. Also simple math.

Eric KE6US

On 11/2/2019 3:00 PM, Jim Danehy wrote:
> Some prefer the challenge of isolating a CW signal in order to decode it.
They use filtering. Eliminating interference is difficult. Interference
comes from numerous sources.
>
> An exchange of call signs is the desired result in a pile up or contest
exchange.
>
> Sending at a lower speed does not improve the probability of accomplishing
that communication goal.
>
> CW speed is a critical part of the communication equation. An operator
sending at 15 wpm has 1/3 the rate of success than one who sends at 45 wpm.
>
>   The later sends his call 3 times to only one for the slower station.
Simple math. It might sound like bragging. A thinking person will understand
how critical speed is to a CW operator. Some rely upon filtering. That only
gets you so far with the goal.
>
> I like the improved success that comes adding speed. Bragging ? I like to
succeed. I use every tool I have.
>
> Just my way of competing. Some can do it better than others.
>
> Jim
> W9VNE
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB net and time change to Standard time

[K8TE]

Use something like Google's Calendar.  Create reminders using UTC for ham
radio and other things that occur based on UTC.  And, unless you use your
memory instead, you'll always get a reminder at the correct time, regardless
of your local time. 

 It's too bad so many time keeping devices account for this no longer
functional time change.  If we discarded the concept, it would take decades
to lose all the stuff that changes automatically.  Daylight Saving Time (not
savings) should have died with Ben Franklin!

73, Bill, K8TE



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Re: [Elecraft] Analysis of a CW COMMUNICATION

[EricJ]

Sending at the speed of the receiving station is usually the best way to 
improve probability of exchanging call signs.


At 45 wpm, most ham ops need you to send your call three times or more 
to get it so you haven't accomplished much in the way of speedier 
communication. Also simple math.


Eric KE6US

On 11/2/2019 3:00 PM, Jim Danehy wrote:

Some prefer the challenge of isolating a CW signal in order to decode it.  They 
use filtering. Eliminating interference is difficult. Interference comes from 
numerous sources.

An exchange of call signs is the desired result in a pile up or contest 
exchange.

Sending at a lower speed does not improve the probability of accomplishing that 
communication goal.

CW speed is a critical part of the communication equation. An operator sending 
at 15 wpm has 1/3 the rate of success than one who sends at 45 wpm.

  The later sends his call 3 times to only one for the slower station. Simple 
math. It might sound like bragging. A thinking person will understand how 
critical speed is to a CW operator. Some rely upon filtering. That only gets 
you so far with the goal.

I like the improved success that comes adding speed. Bragging ? I like to 
succeed. I use every tool I have.

Just my way of competing. Some can do it better than others.

Jim
W9VNE


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[Elecraft] K4 software

[Bruce Wade]

Will the K4 run the KCOMM app? If not what will?
Tnx
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[Elecraft] Analysis of a CW COMMUNICATION

[Jim Danehy]

Some prefer the challenge of isolating a CW signal in order to decode it.  They 
use filtering. Eliminating interference is difficult. Interference comes from 
numerous sources. 

An exchange of call signs is the desired result in a pile up or contest 
exchange. 

Sending at a lower speed does not improve the probability of accomplishing that 
communication goal.

CW speed is a critical part of the communication equation. An operator sending 
at 15 wpm has 1/3 the rate of success than one who sends at 45 wpm.

 The later sends his call 3 times to only one for the slower station. Simple 
math. It might sound like bragging. A thinking person will understand how 
critical speed is to a CW operator. Some rely upon filtering. That only gets 
you so far with the goal. 

I like the improved success that comes adding speed. Bragging ? I like to 
succeed. I use every tool I have.

Just my way of competing. Some can do it better than others. 

Jim
W9VNE 


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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 187, Issue 3

[Ted Edwards W3TB]

Interesting your comment about neurons and learning language.  I have done
well with languages but am now having a very hard time with Welsh.

On Sat, Nov 2, 2019 at 16:43 Grant Youngman  wrote:

> I take solace in the fact that I still have enough neurons to remember how
> to open a fine bottle of a very hoppy IPA. Guess I’ve used those a lot  :-)
>
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> > You learn at an EARLY AGE. Young kids learn to be multi language
> because of certain NEURONS. There are an abundance of them. Not used they
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-- 
73 de Ted Edwards, W3TB and GØPWW

and thinking about operating CW:
"Do today what others won't,
so you can do tomorrow what others can't."
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 187, Issue 3

[Grant Youngman]

I take solace in the fact that I still have enough neurons to remember how to 
open a fine bottle of a very hoppy IPA. Guess I’ve used those a lot  :-)

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> On Nov 2, 2019, at 4:32 PM, Jim Danehy  wrote:
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> You learn at an EARLY AGE. Young kids learn to be multi language because of 
> certain NEURONS. There are an abundance of them. Not used they die.
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Re: [Elecraft] Transceivers vs operators

[Edward R Cole]

Jim, W9VNE/VA3VNE

Certainly the brain is heavily involved in CW "translation".  But 
also the sound transducer (the ear) and the RF converter (the antenna/radio).


High speed CW receiving requires skill in language 
translation.  Those with true multi-linguistic ability "think" in all 
languages vs mere translating.


Long use and immersion are helpful for realizing such skills.  If you 
want to learn Spanish, go to Spain for a few years.  Schools are 
using immersion techniques for learning languages.


Also I have noted skill in multitasking helps with speed.

I'm an engineer.  Engineers are well known for extreme focus to the 
exclusion of outside disturbances/distraction (also called "tunnel 
vision").  Typically poor multi-taskers.


Thus I am terrible using CW, but good at design or 
troubleshooting.  Not good managing multiple tasks. Plus having 
extreme hearing issues so digital modes are easier for me to work 
weak signals.  I do have fine antennas/radios!



73, Ed - KL7UW
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[Elecraft] FS cable for K30 mini RRK0CBL

[Howard Sherer]

FS cable for K30 mini RRK0CBL $35.

Howard Sherer AE3T
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Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Ca Fires

[marvwheeler]

I am glad that Elecraft is not affected. I am sorry that anyone is being
impacted by these devastating fires. I can't imagine, other than being
physically injured or killed, anything that would impact anyone more than
being displaced or having your home and property destroyed by fire.

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Ca Fires

No impact that I know of.

Wayne
N6KR


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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 187, Issue 3

[Jim Danehy]

You learn at an EARLY AGE. Young kids learn to be multi language because of 
certain NEURONS. There are an abundance of them. Not used they die. Your 
ability to learn CW and LANGUAGES diminishes. You may disagree. So be it. 
But missing NEURONS is critical. More difficult for adults to learn languages. 
Difficult for adults to learn CW.

Kids learn quicker and more effectively. 
Neurons die when not used

W9VNE 

The above is factual. 

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>   1. Transceivers  vs operators (Jim Danehy)
>   2. Re: Transceivers vs operators (David Gilbert)
>   3. Re: Transceivers vs operators (Martin Sole)
>   4. KX2 storage temps (eric norris)
>   5. Re: KX2 storage temps (Tommy)
>   6. Elecraft SSB net and time change to Standard time (Eric Lanzl)
>   7. Turnbuckle Threads (Richard)
>   8. Re: Turnbuckle Threads (John Stengrevics)
>   9. K3s SSB Filters Still Available (Doug Hensley)
>  10. Re: Turnbuckle Threads (Mark Goldberg)
>  11. Re: Turnbuckle Threads (John Stengrevics)
>  12. Re: Turnbuckle Threads (Bob McGraw K4TAX)
>  13. Re: Elecraft SSB net and time change to Standard time (Wes)
>  14. Fwd:  Turnbuckle Threads -- Clarification for All (Richard)
>  15. Re: Turnbuckle Threads (John Stengrevics)
>  16. Re: Fwd: Turnbuckle Threads -- Clarification for All (Don Wilhelm)
>  17. Re: Fwd: Turnbuckle Threads -- Clarification for All. another
>  suggestion. (David Christ)
>  18. Re: Turnbuckle Threads (Barry)
>  19. Re: Turnbuckle Threads (Josh Fiden)
>  20. Re: Turnbuckle Threads (rv6amark)
>  21. Re: Turnbuckle Threads (rv6amark)
>  22. Re: Fwd: Turnbuckle Threads -- Clarification for All (Mike Harris)
>  23. Re: Transceivers vs operators (Fred Jensen)
>  24. (OT) Ca Fires (k7...@aol.com)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2019 00:31:20 -0400
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> To: Elecraft Mailing List 
> Subject: [Elecraft] Transceivers  vs operators
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> 
> I read about all of the specs in the rigs
> I have been operating for 67 years.
> I got used to radios from the 1950s.
> My K3 has every option you can buy. Sub receiver and filters galore.
> 
> I rarely use the narrow filters. I have a ?software? defined brain. It is the 
> best filter you can have. If you practice long enough you can do a lot of 
> filtering in your head (brain). 
> 
> I am primarily a CW operator. I can copy up to 50 wpm too. Solid copy fades 
> above that speed. The brain is what allows you to decode CW at those speeds. 
> Done in various amounts of QRM/QRN. My K3 can?t decode at QRQ with QRN/QRM !
> 
> Unfortunately you can tune the bands and not hear a CW signal. Hit the FT 8 
> QRG and there are stations.
> 
> I can read a book / Newspaper and listen to a 45 wpm CW signal. I hear CW 
> Contesters but they use keyboards to send CW. They can copy calls but don?t 
> ask them a question at QRQ speed. Some can copy but not many.
> 
> A transceiver is not the most critical element in a station. It is the brain. 
> You can?t upgrade brains. 
> 
> My brain operates at a very fast speed too.
> When it becomes a reflex it is like human speech. It is after all just a 
> different sound. That takes years to acquire 
> 
> Just a different perspective. It is almost 70 years of experience too.
> 
> I own a K2, K3, KX2 and KX3. My DXCC TOTAL is 370. I have not used a beam in 
> the last 30 years. 
> 
> It?s the operator ! !
> 
> Jim
> W9VNE/VA3VNE 
> 
> 
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> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2019 21:58:07 -0700
> From: David Gilbert 
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Transceivers vs operators
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> 
> Aside from the bragging, much of what you said there is true ... but not 
> all.? I used to do a lot of CW contesting with a TS-940SAT, and later 
> with a 756Pro (first version).? No amount of experience, brain power, or 
> riding the RF gain and attenuator could help me copy CW when really loud 
> signals 10 or 15 KHz away were desensing the rig to oblivion.? I now 
> have a K3 with narrow filters and I have several times run a frequency 
> for a long time before realizing there was 

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Ca Fires

[Wayne Burdick]

No impact that I know of.

Wayne
N6KR


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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 storage temps

[Paul Gacek via Elecraft]

-40F is the same temperature as -40C

Paul


> On Nov 2, 2019, at 7:27 PM, Eric Norris  wrote:
> 
> Lithium AA batteries are good to -40F or -40C.  My question remains.  Does
> anyone know the answer?  Thanks.
> 
> 73 Eric WD6DBM
> 
> On Sat, Nov 2, 2019, 5:13 AM Tommy  wrote:
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>> Eric,
>> 
>>Batteries do NOT like cold or excessive heat so I wouldn't store the
>> battery in either conditions.
>> 
>> 73!
>> 
>> Tom - KB2SMS
>> 
>> 
>> On 11/2/19 8:04 AM, eric norris via Elecraft wrote:
>>> Does anyone know what a safe temperature is for storing--not
>> operating--a KX2, with batteries?  32F?  20F?  10F?  I can't find the
>> answer in the manual, brochure, or FAQs
>>> Thanks and 73, Eric WD6DBM
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Re: [Elecraft] Compression Value

[Jim Brown]

On 11/1/2019 8:03 PM, Rich wrote:

They have no direct relationship to compression in dB. View compression 
in dB from the display, which varies on voice peaks. A good rule of 
thumb is 10 dB.


73, Jim K9YC

Are the K3S compression values 0 - 40 equal to DB or are they just 
arbitrary numbers?


Just curious what those numbers related to if anything. Obviously I 
realize they relate to how much compression. 

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Re: [Elecraft] K4 model v. K3S for strong nearby signal rejection.

[Jim Brown]

We run two stations, both K3, P3, KPA500, KAT500, with antennas two FEET 
apart for county expeditions. See

k9yc.com/7QP.pdf and
http://k9yc.com/Multi-Station.pdf

73, Jim K9YC

On 11/1/2019 6:16 PM, K9ZTV wrote:

Notice he said 50 YARDS, not feet.

73,

Kent  K9ZTV


On Nov 1, 2019, at 10:48 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX  wrote:

We used K3S radios at a Field Day site.  Operated 2 radios on the same band 
with antennas less than 50 yards apart.


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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 storage temps

[Eric Norris]

Lithium AA batteries are good to -40F or -40C.  My question remains.  Does
anyone know the answer?  Thanks.

73 Eric WD6DBM

On Sat, Nov 2, 2019, 5:13 AM Tommy  wrote:

> Eric,
>
> Batteries do NOT like cold or excessive heat so I wouldn't store the
> battery in either conditions.
>
> 73!
>
> Tom - KB2SMS
>
>
> On 11/2/19 8:04 AM, eric norris via Elecraft wrote:
> > Does anyone know what a safe temperature is for storing--not
> operating--a KX2, with batteries?  32F?  20F?  10F?  I can't find the
> answer in the manual, brochure, or FAQs
> > Thanks and 73, Eric WD6DBM
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[Elecraft] (OT) Ca Fires

[Jim H via Elecraft]

  Hi,

Just wondering how the CA fires are affecting Elecraft?
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Re: [Elecraft] Transceivers vs operators

[Fred Jensen]

"Your mileage may vary" and in my case it does and I respectfully 
disagree.  A number of years ago, I had inherited a completely stock 
Hallicrafters SX-28 [with the big bass reflex speaker] from an SK estate 
and decided to do a CW NAQP a la mid 50's when I was a teenager and new 
ham.  It was to be an SOSB entry, I had one ARC-5 left in the basement 
on 40.  Caps were a little dry in the power supply but took the 
reforming moderately well.  It was ungodly hard, my rate was maybe 5/hr 
and I packed it in after a couple of hours.  Skill matters, but so does 
the rig ... a lot! [:-)


73,
Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County
KN6DGW 1953, K6DGW 5 months later, Extra in 56 after I had the required 
2 yr on-air service.


On 11/1/2019 9:31 PM, Jim Danehy wrote:

I read about all of the specs in the rigs
I have been operating for 67 years.
I got used to radios from the 1950s.
My K3 has every option you can buy. Sub receiver and filters galore.

I rarely use the narrow filters. I have a “software” defined brain. It is the 
best filter you can have. If you practice long enough you can do a lot of 
filtering in your head (brain).

I am primarily a CW operator. I can copy up to 50 wpm too. Solid copy fades 
above that speed. The brain is what allows you to decode CW at those speeds. 
Done in various amounts of QRM/QRN. My K3 can’t decode at QRQ with QRN/QRM !

Unfortunately you can tune the bands and not hear a CW signal. Hit the FT 8 QRG 
and there are stations.

I can read a book / Newspaper and listen to a 45 wpm CW signal. I hear CW 
Contesters but they use keyboards to send CW. They can copy calls but don’t ask 
them a question at QRQ speed. Some can copy but not many.

A transceiver is not the most critical element in a station. It is the brain. 
You can’t upgrade brains.

My brain operates at a very fast speed too.
When it becomes a reflex it is like human speech. It is after all just a 
different sound. That takes years to acquire

Just a different perspective. It is almost 70 years of experience too.

I own a K2, K3, KX2 and KX3. My DXCC TOTAL is 370. I have not used a beam in 
the last 30 years.

It’s the operator ! !

Jim
W9VNE/VA3VNE



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Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Turnbuckle Threads -- Clarification for All

[Mike Harris via Elecraft]

Just remember to wire the turnbuckle after tensioning otherwise a nice 
free turning item will tend to unwind.


There are web sites that illustrate various options.

Regards,

Mike VP8NO

On 02/11/2019 12:28, Richard wrote:




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From: Richard 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Turnbuckle Threads -- Clarification for All
Date: November 2, 2019 at 11:25:17 AM EDT
To: Mark Goldberg 

These ropes are more accurately anti-droop cords on a long-boom yagi.

I am in central Florida, nowhere near salt water, temperatures nominally 95F to 
40F.

I AM using stainless turnbuckles: "stainless steel/stainless steel” means both 
the body and the screws are stainless steel.

These turnbuckles are recommended by Justin Johnson of InnovAntennas for his 
antennas.

The two answers I like best so far are Permatex anti-seize and John Deere corn 
head grease. Any more?

Richard


On Nov 2, 2019, at 10:56 AM, Mark Goldberg mailto:marklgoldb...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Richard:

If you are asking about anti-seize, I use Nickel anti-seize on stainless 
hardware, even in Aluminum.
What is your environment? Are you near salt water? What are your temperature 
extremes?
I am in a dry climate so Aluminum - Stainless Steel galvanic corrosion is not a 
big issue.

John:

What is the reason to not use stainless steel if properly rated for the load?


73,

Mark
W7MLG


On Sat, Nov 2, 2019 at 7:27 AM John Stengrevics mailto:jstengrev...@comcast.net>> wrote:
I would not use stainless.


John
WA1EAZ


On Nov 2, 2019, at 10:17 AM, Richard mailto:flat...@comcast.net>> wrote:

For stainless steel/stainless steel turnbuckles being used on guys ropes, 
what’s the best stuff with which to protect the threads?

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Re: [Elecraft] Turnbuckle Threads

[rv6amark via Elecraft]

Re: "Rohn tower hardware is hot dipped galvanized steel.  I'd take their 
knowledge over any "tower guy" or any other person for that matter."Exactly!  
The science of materials and their proper manufacturing and use is far too 
complex to be summed up in an email or by statements like, "Material X is to 
brittle to be used for use in Y."  Run away from anyone who says it.  There are 
thousands of variations in steels that can be processed in thousands of 
variations, all of which affect the properties of the final product.  Making 
these decisions correctly so the final product works correctly is what 
engineering is all about.  In the words of Jim, K9YC in response to a similar 
issue:  "Science is NOT decided by majority vote, nor is it decided by 
opinion."Mark,  KE6BB  
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Re: [Elecraft] Turnbuckle Threads

[rv6amark via Elecraft]

Re: "Rohn tower hardware is hot dipped galvanized steel.  I'd take their 
knowledge over any "tower guy" or any other person for that matter."Exactly!  
The science of materials and their proper manufacturing and use is far too 
complex to be summed up in an email or by statements like, "Material X is to 
brittle to be used for use in Y."  Run away from anyone who says it.  There are 
thousands of variations in steels that can be processed in thousands of 
variations, all of which affect the properties of the final product.  Making 
these decisions correctly so the final product works correctly is what 
engineering is all about.  In the words of Jim, K9YC in response to a similar 
issue:  "Science is NOT decided by majority vote, nor is it decided by 
opinion."Mark,  KE6BB  
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Re: [Elecraft] Turnbuckle Threads

[Josh Fiden]

I use Permatex anti-seize, same as west marine sells. I’ve only used ss 
turnbuckles for truss cables & anything I want to look pretty (architectural). 
Never a problem when threads are coated. Tower guys always galvanized. SS is a 
PITA with galling. I suppose if you’re in a real corrosive environment it would 
make sense. 

73
Josh W6XU

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> On Nov 2, 2019, at 8:57 AM, Barry  wrote:
> 
> Richard,
>I used to use a lanolin based product on my stainless turnbuckles on my 
> boat. That is no longer available. So, what I suggest is that you go on line 
> to West Marine and see what they have and recommend. Nothing is as finicky as 
> the materials in a marine environment. Salt air and water really does a 
> number on boat stuff. Only suggestion is that your stainless be marine grade.
> 
> 73,
> Barry
> 

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Re: [Elecraft] Turnbuckle Threads

[Barry]

Richard,
I used to use a lanolin based product on my stainless turnbuckles on 
my boat. That is no longer available. So, what I suggest is that you go 
on line to West Marine and see what they have and recommend. Nothing is 
as finicky as the materials in a marine environment. Salt air and water 
really does a number on boat stuff. Only suggestion is that your 
stainless be marine grade.


73,
Barry
K3NDM

-- Original Message --
From: "Richard" 
To: "Elecraft Reflector" 
Sent: 11/2/2019 10:16:24 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Turnbuckle Threads


For stainless steel/stainless steel turnbuckles being used on guys ropes, 
what’s the best stuff with which to protect the threads?

Cheers,

Richard Kunc - W4KBX
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Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Turnbuckle Threads -- Clarification for All. another suggestion.

[David Christ]

Here is another for you.  Background.  In order to be able to take them on 
airplanes tandem bicycles are often made with stainless steel couplers than can 
be unscrewed to take the frame apart.  Adding the couplers to a tandem add 
between $1000 and $2000  to an already multi thousand dollar bicycle.  
Stainless steel is prone to galling and having a coupler seize makes the 
bicycle unridable and results in a very expensive repair.  

The manufacturer of these couplers has put a lot of effort into finding 
lubrication that best prevents galling.  After testing over 100 products they 
recommend using Finish Line™ Extreme Fluoro Grease. The attached link explains 
their findings.



When you look at the kind of things they design and manufacture you get the 
feeling they know what they are talking about



Disclosure: I and many friends have bicycles with their couplers but have no 
financial interest in the business or the lubricant.

David K0LUM

> On Nov 2, 2019, at 10:28 AM, Richard  wrote:
> 
> 
> 
>> Begin forwarded message:
>> 
>> From: Richard 
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Turnbuckle Threads -- Clarification for All
>> Date: November 2, 2019 at 11:25:17 AM EDT
>> To: Mark Goldberg 
>> 
>> These ropes are more accurately anti-droop cords on a long-boom yagi.
>> 
>> I am in central Florida, nowhere near salt water, temperatures nominally 95F 
>> to 40F. 
>> 
>> I AM using stainless turnbuckles: "stainless steel/stainless steel” means 
>> both the body and the screws are stainless steel.
>> 
>> These turnbuckles are recommended by Justin Johnson of InnovAntennas for his 
>> antennas.
>> 
>> The two answers I like best so far are Permatex anti-seize and John Deere 
>> corn head grease. Any more?
>> 
>> Richard
>> 
>>> On Nov 2, 2019, at 10:56 AM, Mark Goldberg >> > wrote:
>>> 
>>> Richard:
>>> 
>>> If you are asking about anti-seize, I use Nickel anti-seize on stainless 
>>> hardware, even in Aluminum.
>>> What is your environment? Are you near salt water? What are your 
>>> temperature extremes?
>>> I am in a dry climate so Aluminum - Stainless Steel galvanic corrosion is 
>>> not a big issue.
>>> 
>>> John:
>>> 
>>> What is the reason to not use stainless steel if properly rated for the 
>>> load?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 73,
>>> 
>>> Mark
>>> W7MLG
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Sat, Nov 2, 2019 at 7:27 AM John Stengrevics >> > wrote:
>>> I would not use stainless.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> John
>>> WA1EAZ
>>> 
 On Nov 2, 2019, at 10:17 AM, Richard >>> > wrote:
 
 For stainless steel/stainless steel turnbuckles being used on guys ropes, 
 what’s the best stuff with which to protect the threads?
>>> 
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Turnbuckle Threads -- Clarification for All

[Don Wilhelm]

Richard,

I would go with the Farm Equipment folks on this.  Many parts of farm 
equipment are actually turnbuckles of one style or another and some of 
that equipment is left in the open air. The grease coating prevents 
moisture intrusion and potential seizing no matter what the material 
type may be.
In the case of turnbuckles, make certain you are using a "stay wire" to 
prevent unwanted movement.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/2/2019 11:28 AM, Richard wrote:




Begin forwarded message:

From: Richard 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Turnbuckle Threads -- Clarification for All
Date: November 2, 2019 at 11:25:17 AM EDT
To: Mark Goldberg 

These ropes are more accurately anti-droop cords on a long-boom yagi.

I am in central Florida, nowhere near salt water, temperatures nominally 95F to 
40F.

I AM using stainless turnbuckles: "stainless steel/stainless steel” means both 
the body and the screws are stainless steel.

These turnbuckles are recommended by Justin Johnson of InnovAntennas for his 
antennas.

The two answers I like best so far are Permatex anti-seize and John Deere corn 
head grease. Any more?

Richard


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Re: [Elecraft] Turnbuckle Threads

[John Stengrevics]

Oops…I meant galvanized.  Just not stainless.

John
WA1EAZ

> On Nov 2, 2019, at 11:09 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX  wrote:
> 
> Rohn tower hardware is hot dipped galvanized steel.  I'd take their knowledge 
> over any "tower guy" or any other person for that matter.
> 
> Remember, your tower and perhaps someones life may depend on your tower 
> hardware, use and installation.
> 
> 73
> 
> Bob, K4TAX
> 
> 
> On 11/2/2019 9:59 AM, John Stengrevics wrote:
>> My tower guy says stainless is too brittle.  Use anodized instead.
>> 
>> John
>> WA1EAZ
>> 
>>> On Nov 2, 2019, at 10:56 AM, Mark Goldberg  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Richard:
>>> 
>>> If you are asking about anti-seize, I use Nickle anti-seize on stainless
>>> hardware, even in Aluminum.
>>> What is your environment? Are you near salt water? What are your
>>> temperature extremes?
>>> I am in a dry climate so Aluminum - Stainless Steel galvanic corrosion is
>>> not a big issue.
>>> 
>>> John:
>>> 
>>> What is the reason to not use stainless steel if properly rated for the
>>> load?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 73,
>>> 
>>> Mark
>>> W7MLG
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Sat, Nov 2, 2019 at 7:27 AM John Stengrevics 
>>> wrote:
>>> 
 I would not use stainless.
 
 
 John
 WA1EAZ
 
> On Nov 2, 2019, at 10:17 AM, Richard  wrote:
> 
> For stainless steel/stainless steel turnbuckles being used on guys
 ropes, what’s the best stuff with which to protect the threads?
 
 
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[Elecraft] Fwd: Turnbuckle Threads -- Clarification for All

[Richard]

> Begin forwarded message:
> 
> From: Richard 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Turnbuckle Threads -- Clarification for All
> Date: November 2, 2019 at 11:25:17 AM EDT
> To: Mark Goldberg 
> 
> These ropes are more accurately anti-droop cords on a long-boom yagi.
> 
> I am in central Florida, nowhere near salt water, temperatures nominally 95F 
> to 40F. 
> 
> I AM using stainless turnbuckles: "stainless steel/stainless steel” means 
> both the body and the screws are stainless steel.
> 
> These turnbuckles are recommended by Justin Johnson of InnovAntennas for his 
> antennas.
> 
> The two answers I like best so far are Permatex anti-seize and John Deere 
> corn head grease. Any more?
> 
> Richard
> 
>> On Nov 2, 2019, at 10:56 AM, Mark Goldberg > > wrote:
>> 
>> Richard:
>> 
>> If you are asking about anti-seize, I use Nickel anti-seize on stainless 
>> hardware, even in Aluminum.
>> What is your environment? Are you near salt water? What are your temperature 
>> extremes?
>> I am in a dry climate so Aluminum - Stainless Steel galvanic corrosion is 
>> not a big issue.
>> 
>> John:
>> 
>> What is the reason to not use stainless steel if properly rated for the load?
>> 
>> 
>> 73,
>> 
>> Mark
>> W7MLG
>> 
>> 
>> On Sat, Nov 2, 2019 at 7:27 AM John Stengrevics > > wrote:
>> I would not use stainless.
>> 
>> 
>> John
>> WA1EAZ
>> 
>> > On Nov 2, 2019, at 10:17 AM, Richard > > > wrote:
>> > 
>> > For stainless steel/stainless steel turnbuckles being used on guys ropes, 
>> > what’s the best stuff with which to protect the threads?
>> 
> 

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB net and time change to Standard time

[Wes]

If it's still at 1800Z, then it didn't change.  "Standard" time should not be 
used in ham radio.


Wes  N7WS

On 11/2/2019 5:30 AM, Eric Lanzl wrote:

Just a reminder that with the time changing to standard time the Elecraft SSB 
net will take place one hour earlier. The time of the net is still 1800Z. 
Please join us for the net on Sunday.

Eric WB9JNZ


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Re: [Elecraft] Turnbuckle Threads

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

Rohn tower hardware is hot dipped galvanized steel.  I'd take their 
knowledge over any "tower guy" or any other person for that matter.


Remember, your tower and perhaps someones life may depend on your tower 
hardware, use and installation.


73

Bob, K4TAX


On 11/2/2019 9:59 AM, John Stengrevics wrote:

My tower guy says stainless is too brittle.  Use anodized instead.

John
WA1EAZ


On Nov 2, 2019, at 10:56 AM, Mark Goldberg  wrote:

Richard:

If you are asking about anti-seize, I use Nickle anti-seize on stainless
hardware, even in Aluminum.
What is your environment? Are you near salt water? What are your
temperature extremes?
I am in a dry climate so Aluminum - Stainless Steel galvanic corrosion is
not a big issue.

John:

What is the reason to not use stainless steel if properly rated for the
load?


73,

Mark
W7MLG


On Sat, Nov 2, 2019 at 7:27 AM John Stengrevics 
wrote:


I would not use stainless.


John
WA1EAZ


On Nov 2, 2019, at 10:17 AM, Richard  wrote:

For stainless steel/stainless steel turnbuckles being used on guys

ropes, what’s the best stuff with which to protect the threads?



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Re: [Elecraft] Turnbuckle Threads

[John Stengrevics]

My tower guy says stainless is too brittle.  Use anodized instead.

John
WA1EAZ

> On Nov 2, 2019, at 10:56 AM, Mark Goldberg  wrote:
> 
> Richard:
> 
> If you are asking about anti-seize, I use Nickle anti-seize on stainless
> hardware, even in Aluminum.
> What is your environment? Are you near salt water? What are your
> temperature extremes?
> I am in a dry climate so Aluminum - Stainless Steel galvanic corrosion is
> not a big issue.
> 
> John:
> 
> What is the reason to not use stainless steel if properly rated for the
> load?
> 
> 
> 73,
> 
> Mark
> W7MLG
> 
> 
> On Sat, Nov 2, 2019 at 7:27 AM John Stengrevics 
> wrote:
> 
>> I would not use stainless.
>> 
>> 
>> John
>> WA1EAZ
>> 
>>> On Nov 2, 2019, at 10:17 AM, Richard  wrote:
>>> 
>>> For stainless steel/stainless steel turnbuckles being used on guys
>> ropes, what’s the best stuff with which to protect the threads?
>> 
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Turnbuckle Threads

[Mark Goldberg]

Richard:

If you are asking about anti-seize, I use Nickle anti-seize on stainless
hardware, even in Aluminum.
What is your environment? Are you near salt water? What are your
temperature extremes?
I am in a dry climate so Aluminum - Stainless Steel galvanic corrosion is
not a big issue.

John:

What is the reason to not use stainless steel if properly rated for the
load?


73,

Mark
W7MLG


On Sat, Nov 2, 2019 at 7:27 AM John Stengrevics 
wrote:

> I would not use stainless.
>
>
> John
> WA1EAZ
>
> > On Nov 2, 2019, at 10:17 AM, Richard  wrote:
> >
> > For stainless steel/stainless steel turnbuckles being used on guys
> ropes, what’s the best stuff with which to protect the threads?
>
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[Elecraft] K3s SSB Filters Still Available

[Doug Hensley]

Still have 4 Sale:

A matched pair of 2.7 kHZ K3S SSB filters;

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Re: [Elecraft] Turnbuckle Threads

[John Stengrevics]

I would not use stainless.


John
WA1EAZ



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> For stainless steel/stainless steel turnbuckles being used on guys ropes, 
> what’s the best stuff with which to protect the threads?
> 
> Cheers,
> 
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[Elecraft] Turnbuckle Threads

[Richard]

For stainless steel/stainless steel turnbuckles being used on guys ropes, 
what’s the best stuff with which to protect the threads?

Cheers,

Richard Kunc - W4KBX
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[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB net and time change to Standard time

[Eric Lanzl]

Just a reminder that with the time changing to standard time the Elecraft SSB 
net will take place one hour earlier. The time of the net is still 1800Z. 
Please join us for the net on Sunday. 

Eric WB9JNZ
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 storage temps

[Tommy]

Eric,

   Batteries do NOT like cold or excessive heat so I wouldn't store the 
battery in either conditions.


73!

Tom - KB2SMS


On 11/2/19 8:04 AM, eric norris via Elecraft wrote:

Does anyone know what a safe temperature is for storing--not operating--a KX2, 
with batteries?  32F?  20F?  10F?  I can't find the answer in the manual, 
brochure, or FAQs
Thanks and 73, Eric WD6DBM


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[Elecraft] KX2 storage temps

[eric norris via Elecraft]

Does anyone know what a safe temperature is for storing--not operating--a KX2, 
with batteries?  32F?  20F?  10F?  I can't find the answer in the manual, 
brochure, or FAQs
Thanks and 73, Eric WD6DBM

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Re: [Elecraft] Transceivers vs operators

[Martin Sole]

Snipping bits. Some good points.

On 02/11/2019 11:31, Jim Danehy wrote:

Unfortunately you can tune the bands and not hear a CW signal. Hit the FT 8 QRG 
and there are stations.
I've pretty much come to detest FT-whatever for the apparent demise of, 
other what I consider more real modes :( I have to have a certain amount 
of faith though that sunspots will help. Even so ZD7 last night on 15 
for a new one so it's not all bad prop, unfortunately a phoney (SSB) 
contact.



I can read a book / Newspaper and listen to a 45 wpm CW signal. I hear CW 
Contesters but they use keyboards to send CW. They can copy calls but don’t ask 
them a question at QRQ speed. Some can copy but not many.
Some personal shame here. I can pretty much contest and work dx, but 
proper cw contacts still scare the bejesus out of me. I refuse to give 
in though, I'm working up to calling CQ more as well, got to be active.

A transceiver is not the most critical element in a station. It is the brain. 
You can’t upgrade brains.
I disagree, time, training, commitment and focus do help. That said I 
lack all of these it seems ;)

My brain operates at a very fast speed too.
When it becomes a reflex it is like human speech. It is after all just a 
different sound. That takes years to acquire
At almost 60 I doubt I'll achieve those lofty heights but giving up is 
not an option either.

Just a different perspective. It is almost 70 years of experience too.

I own a K2, K3, KX2 and KX3. My DXCC TOTAL is 370. I have not used a beam in 
the last 30 years.

It’s the operator ! !

Jim
W9VNE/VA3VNE


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