[Elecraft] WTB: Older K2 MCU (U6)
If anyone has an older (Revision B - SN 3000 series) MCU (U6) that they no longer need, please let me know. I need to replace mine which has been damaged. Please contact me off list. Thanks, Daniel AA0NI ___ 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] #3421 MCU problems?
Dear Elecrafters, I had left my rig on over night, and this mornings ice 'storm' brought a few strokes of unexpected lightning to the area. Now my K2 (with KSB2, KNB2, KAT2) is constantly transmitting dits with both mic and key removed. I'm afraid it might be the MCU. Is this problem 'resetable', (I can't seem to make any buttons work while it is transmitting - and it IS transmitting - verified by nearby receiver feeding K2 into dummy load), OR will I need to replace the MCU? Thanks, Daniel AA0NI in icy Oklahoma City ___ 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] Mobile (semi)QRP with K2
I haven't been able to get on the air much in the last year, but I found a way around it - a 40m hamstick on the car with my K2 at 10 Watts (I figure it's QRP with the hamstick's efficiency) to and from work and occasionally in the evening. Just about everytime I've gotten on the air, I've managed to squeek out a contact. Sunday night was my first contact - California on 40m! Yesterday I had a lunchtime contact with Chicago, and after work - another Chicago. Last night - Missouri. This morning - Minnesota. Just about everyone has given me Q5 copy (I usually report Q3-4 because of engine QRN). Two of them even gave me s7 reports! This has been a refreshing experience - and a reminder that any antenna is better than no antenna. Oh, and - for what its worth - my hamstick isn't even tuned for 1:1 on the low end of the band (it's more like 4:1 - but I let the KAT2 handle it). So, even after everything that's NOT supposed to help (bad SWR, short radiator, engine noise, sorta-QRP) ... I'm still getting out and having a blast. Sorry - just had to share the renewed enthusiasm for QRP. Oh - and copying in your head isn't easy while driving - but it gives your brain a good work out. 73, Daniel AA0NI/M in OKC ___ 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] Battery use with QRP rigs - page updated
I've run NiMH's (2200 or 2400 mAh) from WalMart - using a 10 AA-cell holder from Mouser. At 5W, I start getting the low voltage 'beep' in the headphones after an hour or two of use. If I run at 1W, I figure I can get 4-6 hours (enough for a short sprint). I haven't checked out the webpage yet to see what sort of results you're asking about with regards to NiMH's. I switch to the NiMH's after I pulled my KBT2 out. My NiMH's are outboard - attached to the bottom of my K2 with velcro and have a very short lead to the back of the radio. With one of those 15 minute charges, I can be fully charged in less than an hour (10 cells, 3 charge cycles, 4 cells/charge cycle). I've seriously considered the LiPo's as an option, but initial cost keeps me with the NiMH's. I found a good site for those who want to tinker with them... http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATSCategory=897 I have no financial interest in this company - I only found them while googling for LiPo's a few months ago. The only problem with the NiMH AA's ... in my house they often get snatched up for another form of wireless ... the wireless gamecube controllers in the living room. 72/73, Daniel AA0NI Oklahoma City --- John Harper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rod, I haven't tested NiMH batteries yet and probably won't since I don't own any and can't justify the expense in purchasing them + another charger since I already have a growing LiPo collection. However, if someone wanted to send me a NiMH or two, I'll gladly test it/them, post the results and pay for return postage - as long as they email me first and let me know. That way I don't get redundant batteries...;-) Regarding the charging of LiPos: you are correct in that a dedicated charger is needed and that the manufacturer's instructions should be followed. The links I posted at the bottom of my page were meant to address this (and the many other) aspects of LiPo batteries - I'm only interested in describing comparing their behavior in regards to my recent QRP operation and the previously-used alkalines. Google is available to those seeking more info than could possibly be contained on a single website. Thanks and 73, John Harper AE5X Portable QRP: http://www.ae5x.com - Original Message - From: Rod N0RC [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: John Harper [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: QRP-L [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2006 9:55 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Battery use with QRP rigs - page updated John, On 6/10/06, John Harper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've finally gotten around to updating my batteries page to reflect my experiences with my new-found love, Lithium-Polymer batteries: http://www.ae5x.com/batts.htm Comments, suggestions experiences of other outdoor QRP ops are most welcome. Missing from your analysis are NiMH batteries, which i believe to be a viable alternative to LiPo cells. I don't have access to a West Mt. Battery Analyzer, so I can't offer a detailed analysis. Perhaps you can add that to make your analysis more complete. One advantage NiMH batts have are lower cost, OTH I suspect they weigh a bit more. An import consideration WRT to LiPo that you fail to mention is charging requirements. LiPo has had problems with charging, sometimes catastrophic. It is VERY important to follow the manufacturers recommendations and use the proper charging equipment. -- 73, Rod N0RC ___ 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] Matching End-fed Halfwave with K2/KAT2?
I'm considering using an end-fed halfwave for Field Day, and I have an idea how I might implement it, but need some technical assistance from those in the know. What I'd like to do is pick up a few toroid cores (one to break, one to lose, and another to use) to build a simple transformer with a couple turns attached to a short (2-3 ft) pigtail of coax going back to the K2/KAT2. I'm hoping I can experimentally determine how many secondary turns to use for the halfwave side of things. Will the KAT2 be sufficient to handle the 'fine tuning' after I handle the major impedance transformation through the toroid? or will I need to get my hands on an air variable to do fine tuning on the antenna end of the pigtail? Any ideas on how to best implement this would be greatly appreciated - especially since I'll need to know which core(s) to buy this week so I can test this out before Field Day. If there's a cheaper way to do this using simple plastic pill bottles and air wound cores - I can do that too ... but I also like to wind toroids ;-) I'll probably end up with 1 or 2 antennas ... a 40/20/15 (40m halfwave), and maybe an 80/40/20 (80m halfwave). I may try to orient these crosswise to provide E-W coverage on 80/40/20 and N-S coverage on 40/20/15 - knowing that both of these antennas will start producing interesting lobes on the shorter wavelengths. Thanks for any help this list generates... 73, Daniel AA0NI Oklahoma City http://www.aa0ni.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] Matching End-fed Halfwave with K2/KAT2?
Hi Don, --- Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would believe that a W3EDP antenna - 85 ft. radiator with a 17 ft. counterpoise wire would be just as easy to deploy as an end-fed dipole and the KAT2 will handle it on all bands without the bother of the parallel tuned circuit. You may want to consider that as an alternative. Sometimes I just need someone to gently shake me back to reality... I've used a W3EDP and it did fine as far as tuning it is concerned. I wonder if there's a W3EDP style antenna that is 'bigger' for better performance on 80m (maybe 170 ft) ? I guess this gives me a good reason to play with EZNEC. I did seriously consider the 1/4 wave matching stub (J-pole style), but then I started to wonder if on 80m, I'd have to have 67 ft of 300 ohm twinlead spread out along the ground ... or could I twist it up in a coil (is either of these situations a good thing for a matching stub)? It just seemed to put me further away from the antenna than I was envisioning, and I was hoping to use each half-wave harmonically (3.5/7/14/21) and I believe the 1/4 wave matching stub pretty much makes each one a mono-bander ... but - that's not bad - I'll just have lots of fun making each end-fed halfwave for each band if I choose this antenna. ... but what did I buy the KAT2 for? This is why the W3EDP is a perfect combination for the K2/KAT2. Why end fed? Because I plan on tossing the other end over the top of a tree or two and I don't want to mess with feedline and branches. 73 and thanks, Daniel AA0NI ___ 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] Elecraft DSP vs Audio Filter?
I'll chime in with my 2 cents... I operate 99.9% CW. I bought the KAF2 before the KDSP2 was released. I originally wanted the KAF2 for both the clock feature and the audio filter feature (I had money then, and wanted as many features as I could get in my K2/QRP). Now I seldom use either the clock or audio filter. If I use the audio filter, I'll use it at the wider setting (AF1?) - the narrow setting I might use for really rough conditions with wall-to-wall signals - but it generally doesn't see much use. The clock - well ... let's just say that since I bought my Casio G-Shock/Waveceptor/Tough Solar watch ... I get very accurate GMT/UTC from my wrist now. Would I buy the KAF2 now? Probably not - since the IF filtering does 99% of the work. BUT - first filter setting does a very nice job of rolling off the 'hiss' that you'll hear in a pair of stereo headphones ... so it does make it much more comfortable for those that must operate for a long period of time. For this reason - I'll be keeping the KAF2. If I was interested primarily in SSB - I think I'd probably get the DSP for the simple reason that it will handle noise reduction and filter out heterodynes that always seem to be a factor in SSB reception. 73! Daniel AA0NI ___ 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 or K2-B (New Elecraft Products)
I'd like to see this K2-B (or K3 ... or K2X for K2-eXpanded) with two RF boards so that you could do binaural/differential reception from two antennas (horizontal vs vertical) - that way you could pick out nearly any signal that is perceptible. Maybe create a larger case with the capability of adding a built in 100/200/400 W amp to the rig and a built in ATU capable of handling 200/400W with a builtin balun. Oh - and a built in P/S. Make the case large enough to be rackmountable (I don't know why just sounds cool - and maybe even useful for EMCOMM). At least make the front panel 2-4 times larger than the old K2 (adding more area to the top of the case for extra RF Amp, tuner components, P/S, and 2nd K2 RF board). Just thinking outside of the box for a moment... Now we return to our regularly scheduled programming. - Daniel AA0NI --- Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -Original Message- From: Craig D. Smith Of the big projects being discussed, the K3 is the only one that captures my interest and enthusiasm. -- Funny you mention a K3. I was thinking about it this morning. After using the K2 for a bit I find my need for a K3 to be less. The K2 does pretty much all I need. I have a lot of fun with it as it is. If I want 100 watts I can add an option and I'm there. But having a larger package, bigger knobs, real analog s-meter, larger display, less menus (add an encoder or two that can be assigned to control a few things) - these would be great changes. So here's my proposal for a K3. Design a new display and control board that is larger and provides larger UI features. Hook it up to the K2 RF board. Mount it in a somewhat larger case. Voila, you have K3 - a base version of the K2. While you're at it, put a larger rear heat sink on the 100 watt PA and have no fan. These changes could be bought by K2 owners to allow a K2 to be changed into a K3. Most of the existing options would be swap-able between the two versions of the rig. Maybe this isn't a K3. Maybe this is a K2-B (version B for Base). - Keith KD1E - - K2 5411 - ___ 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] K2 dimensions
Do the K2 dimensions (7.8 x 8.2 x 2.9) include the knobs, rear BNC connectors, and rubber feet? Thanks, Daniel AA0NI ___ 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] Elecraft K1-20 - - Now Camping - Antennas
Along those same lines - back about 10 years ago while trying to participate in field day with a group of local hams at a cabin in the U.P. of Michigan, I ended up stringing an 80m dipole up about 6-10 feet off the ground, and made dozens of contacts within 500 miles (MI, WI, MN, IA, IL, IN). I don't think I was QRP (I believe it was a TenTec Scout at 50W), but it worked well, and I had alot of fun. Daniel AA0NI Oklahoma City --- Robert Tellefsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dick Don't let just a single tree in a campsite hold you back. Use it and have fun. Drooping dipoles work just fine. When the xyl and I were camping in Oregon, there were only some rose bushes by our campsite and no trees. So I laid out my 40m dipole over the bushes, about 4 ft above ground, fired up my old HW-8 and had a number of nice QSOs. Great time, sitting at the picnic table with my lantern and a 12v lantern battery for the HW-8. Good luck and 73 Bob N6WG The Little Station with Attitude -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Richard Powers Sent: Friday, March 24, 2006 8:09 AM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft K1-20 - - Now Camping - Antennas Wow, What a support Group Thanks to all the oldsters out there who responded to my cataract problem (surgery went well yesterday by the way). Now my next question is what kind of antennas to use (mostly for 20 meters) when out camping. Here in Northeastern Illinois, most campsites have only one tree to hang a dipole on which would leave the ends to droop to the ground etc. What do most of you guys use when camping? Next question in line will be Power Supplies for the K1. Dick Powers WB9PWQ / AFA3DP ___ 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
[Elecraft] OT: Help designing power supply and toroid transformer
This is slightly off topic - but since there is such a generous group of guys that are very knowledgable in electronics (and since my brain is a little soft in this area), I think I'll toss this request out and hope for the best. First off - please reply off the list since this does not pertain directly to Elecraft equipment (except that it might be fun to eventually take the same design and build a larger p/s for the K2/QRP). My goal is to build a non-switching, voltage regulated 9V/1.5A power supply with enough isolation and filtering to keep RFI out of a Grundig Satellite 800. My father has one of these radios, and so do I (unfortunately, he lives out of state - so I couldn't compare the two radios and p/s side by side). When I visited him over the holidays, I discovered that the OEM power supply my father has is either producing RFI or is conducting RFI, because he can tune in daytime AM/MW signals from over 100 miles away when running the thing on batteries, but he has a hard time with signals beyond 50 miles away as soon as he plugs the power supply into the outlet (this was AFTER we already turned off the worst RFI generating offenders in the house). The Grundig Sat 800 power requirements are spec'd at 7-10V DC up to 1 Amp (530mA with 1/4W output and lamp off, and 830mA with 1/4W output and lamp on), and it says in the manual that the supplied adapter is 9V/1.5A. I've got an old 1987 copy of the handbook which I've got up in the attic for reference, and I realize some of the basic things (from my license/testing days) that go into a power supply (transformer, diodes, capacitors, inductors, regulators). I want to actually build my own power supply from scratch - starting with the transformer. If I'm not mistaken, I should be able to use a medium-large toroid core and some heavy wire to do this. [I could go down to Radio Shack and buy a wall wart, but I want to actually make something that is going to work 'really well' in terms of reducing RFI passing through the AC power supply - something that a cheap power adapter probably won't be designed for.] So - here's where I'm hoping you can help me with... What core (size and material composition) should I use for transforming an AC signal? How many windings of what kind of wire would be the 'best' for the power requirements of this supply? Should I build a 120/12V transformer and voltage regulate it down to 9V, or would it be better to simply build a 120/9V transformer and rectify the AC and smooth it out with passive components? How can I best filter out RFI being carried on the AC line? Are there any other considerations I should be aware of? Do you know of any helpful websites I should visit (I haven't googled this topic yet)? I'm sorry to waste the bandwidth of others here. Any help supplied is greatly appreciated! - Daniel AA0NI Oklahoma City ___ 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] BUG NIGHT
I'm glad the K2 firmware allows for manual and automatic keying ... my Palm Mini-Paddles developed a problem and I had to switch to straight keying on the K2, and then turned the palm paddle on its side and used it as a straight key... boy am I ever spoiled - almost forgot how to send good code without a keyer. 73, Daniel AA0NI Oklahoma City --- Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't wait! I've recently re-discovered how much fun a straight key is. I've been using it almost as much as my paddles. ___ 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: EQP Proposed Rules Revision
Although I don't like to fill up everyone's e-mail inbox with frivolous nonsense and foolishness ... I'm going to take a moment to add a little more levity to the discussion. If you don't like the proposed rules 'discussion' taking place ... delete this now because this is taking that discussion to a new extreme. This is starting to sound like the really complex, ultimate, extreme QRP contest I proposed on QRP-L over a year ago (that wasn't the exact term used... but it is still the same concept). tongue in cheek In the interest of doing more with less - and under extreme conditions ... the multipliers might go something like this: Each contact is worth the sum of your received signal report (R+S): 599 = 14 points 559 = 10 points 339 = 6 points 229 = 4 points SPC: x number of S/P/C Your power: 0.0-0.1W ... x4 0.1-0.5W ... x3 0.5-2.5W ... x2 Your lowest noise level on the lowest band operated (with preamp and attenutator off and filters set to widest setting): s7 ... x5 s7 ... x4 s5 ... x3 s3 ... x2 Your minimum filter width: 1500 Hz ... x4 750 Hz ... x3 500 Hz ... x2 Highest point of Antenna above ground: 00-05 ft ... x4 05-10 ft ... x3 10-20 ft ... x2 Antenna Length (all antenna elements combined): 00-10 ft ... x4 10-20 ft ... x3 20-40 ft ... x2 Total Retail Cost of your Radio, Key, Power Supply, and Antenna/tower/mast/mount (everything that goes between the operator and the ether and whatever you use to power it): $50 ... x5 $100 ... x4 $250 ... x3 $500 ... X2 Radio Construction: Homebrew ... x3 Homebuilt kit ... x2 Prebuilt kit/commercial ... x1 Age of op: 00-10 ... x10 10-19 ... x5 20-29 ... no mult 30-40 ... x2 40-50 ... x3 50-60 ... x4 60-70 ... x5 70-80 ... x6 80-90 ... x7 (and so on) Where is your station: Inside ... no mult Outside ... x2 Mobile ... x3 Mobile:driving during QSO's ... x4 Mobile:drinking coffee and driving during QSO's ... x5 /tongue in cheek But with all seriousness ... some of these ideas might stir some creativity in the group. I look forward to the EQP. I only wish it was more than once a year. I missed the last one. 72/73, Daniel AA0NI Oklahoma City ___ 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: EQP Proposed Rules Revision
Hi Lyle (and others), I understand what you are saying (why shouldn't the QRO op get extra credit for working a QRPp station), but I believe that the power multiplier applied to the sending station is an attempt to: 1 - level the playing field ... someone running 100W is going to probably garnish 10 times as many contacts as someone running QRP simply because the signal is stronger everywhere 2 - encourage QRP operation ... although many of the kit builders and homebrewers are serious low power op's, it is all too tempting to turn the power up if there is absolutely no incentive to keep it down 3 - K.I.S.S. - if we had to individually count each contact with a different value (10 for QRPp, 7 for QRP, ...) then it would become an exercise in frustration for many folks who just want to get on the air, make a few dozen fun contacts with likeminded folks, and submit a quick and easy contest report. However, it might be an interesting study to see how much our scores will differ if we calculated it in two ways: using my power for a multiplier, and using all the other ops power for a multiplier. My 2 cents... 72/73, Daniel AA0NI Oklahoma City --- Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seems to me that a score per contact, rather than an overall multiplier, makes some sense and that it should be based on the *other* station's power. Let's face it, if I run 10 mW and you hear me, and come back to me with a 100W signal, it is *you* that did the hard work digging my signal out of the noise, not me doing the work of digging you out. I realize that there is skill involved in timing and offset of the weak signal being transmitted, but the receiving station ought to get higher score for that contact! 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 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] K1 on 80/40m Novice bands?
I'm trying to make suggestions to a new ham, and having not built a K1, can anyone tell me if the 2-band filter boards can be built to allow for access to the 80 and 40m Novice subbands? Thanks, Daniel AA0NI Oklahoma City ___ 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:K7C
Thank God for the ever humble CW ops I enjoy bumping into both here on the Elecraft reflector and on the CW/QRP portions of the band. I can't think of a single inconsiderate CW op I've worked in the last 3 years since I've been active with my K2. My wife also often peeks at my notebook (or laptop) as I record what I'm receiving on CW. In my 20 years as a ham radio operator, I've often had to tune away from a SSB 'conversation' gone bad, but I've never once had to choose whether or not to write something down in the midst of a CW contact because it might offend me, my wife, or our kids. Daniel AA0NI --- James T. \Jim\ Rogers, W4ATK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Turning the radio off now. My wife often comes in to watch and listen. I would not want her to hear or see. Jim W4ATK ___ 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] Modify VOX sensitivity?
Is it possible to modify the VOX sensitivity (or reduce the ALC action) so that an operator using PSK31 could run without a PTT relay, relying upon the VOX alone - and yet, not having enough input to have the ALC kick in? I'm looking at the KSB2 schematic as I write, and it looks like the VOX and ALC are tied together... but I'm not as well versed as many of you knowledgable folk are, so maybe some one can help me figure this out. Thanks and 73, Daniel AA0NI Oklahoma City K2 #3421 ___ 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] Modify VOX sensitivity?
Google (and Elecraft) has answered my question... http://www.elecraft.com/Apps/PSK31_KSB2_mods.htm Time to start fiddling around... 73, Daniel AA0NI Oklahoma City K2 #3421 --- Daniel Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is it possible to modify the VOX sensitivity (or reduce the ALC action) so that an operator using PSK31 could run without a PTT relay, relying upon the VOX alone - and yet, not having enough input to have the ALC kick in? I'm looking at the KSB2 schematic as I write, and it looks like the VOX and ALC are tied together... but I'm not as well versed as many of you knowledgable folk are, so maybe some one can help me figure this out. Thanks and 73, Daniel AA0NI Oklahoma City K2 #3421 ___ 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] Leather Case for K2
I'm thinking that any industrious ham could easily pick up where this fellow left off and make cases like this - I've been pondering this myself since I'd also love a black nylon carry bag for my K2 to tow it along with my buddipole when I go picnic table portable. -Daniel AA0NI Oklahoma City --- Leigh L Klotz, Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There was a MountainOps nylon case at one point. Last time I saw one on Ebay it went for more than my price range ($40 I think). I sent mail to the OM who ran Mountain Ops and never heard if they had any more. I have one for my 817. I have made an inquiry to have a leather case made for my K2. I was thinking of the type used for binoculars with a shoulder strap. This way the rig can be taken out and put back. Plain leather without fancy adornments though. ___ 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] Anyone try AA NiMH powerpack for K2?
Hi guys/gals, I recently pulled my KBT2 out of my K2 (the battery hasn't been charged for over a year after I abused it last summer by overcharging with an unregulated solar panel). I've been operating over a year now on an outboard 'car start' portable battery pack (12 AH) and have had very little trouble (I chose 12 AH figuring that should be plenty enough to handle Field Day weekend). Because the Spartan Sprints are keen on 'light weight', and with my 12 AH battery (and KBT2 installed), I usually weigh in around 25 lbs total, I decided to trim the weight down and change my power source to a NiMH battery pack. My local Radio Shack has (had?) the 8 AA battery holder for less than a buck (it looked like an item that was no longer maintained in stock - but I could be wrong) - and 8 AA 2500 mAh NiMH cells from Walmart for $17 (I found them at Sams Club for $15), and I was well on my way to finding out how far those little batteries would take me. I don't remember exactly, but it appears that my weight is now under 5 lbs (not really skinny - but no longer 'tubby' for the Spartan Sprint). I played with the batteries during 2 hours of the NA CW QSO Party, and, except for the incessant 'Low Batt' error, it worked wonderfully. I've since read about how others have used the 10 AA battery holder from Mouser for the K1/KX1 rigs, and I now have that part on order and will try that (hopefully) this weekend for the QRP ARCI Memorial Sprint. My questions for the group: Is there any one using a similar power source? Do you keep your batteries inside our outside the K2? Do you charge your cells individually and replace them in the holder, or do you charge the pack of cells together? If you charge them together, how are you controlling your charge? Does anyone know if Energizer's 15 minute battery charging technology is generally 'beneficial', or 'harmful' to the batteries overall longevity? Do you find yourself turning the power down when running from NiMH batteries, and how much power do you run with the K2? At what voltage will 10 NiMH cells be considered 'empty' (I'm guessing 1V/cell - 10 Volts), and at what point will the K2's 'Low Batt' warning come on (I'm guessing 10.5 Volts)? Thanks in advance, Daniel AA0NI Oklahoma City K2 #3421 ___ 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] License Exam
As an inactive VE (active up to a few years ago), I understand that in order to be a: Technician, you must pass the Technician written exam. General, you must pass all the above and the General exam. Extra, you must pass all the above, and the Extra (and 5 wpm exam). Having a license or a CSCE (Certificate of Successful Completion of Exam) is all the proof you need that you passed an exam [CSCE's are only good for 1 year, after which, you must retest]. A CSCE won't be good for much if they dump the CW requirement, because often times a CSCE would be filled out if a person passed one of two elements required for a license (e.g. in the not so distant past, a Novice had to pass the 5 WPM code and Novice written exam - pass one and fail the other, and you would take home a CSCE until you could later pass the other required element). It's been a long time, but I believe any one who passes an exam receives a CSCE just in case their paperwork gets lost in the system. They can hang onto the CSCE until their license arrives in the mail (or is registered in the FCC's database). A VE testing session usually started with the lowest numbered elements (2 - Novice, 3a- Tech, 3b- General, 4a- Advanced, 4b- Extra) along with a separate testing area for the morse code elements (1a - 5 wpm, 1b - 13 wpm, 1c - 20 wpm). If you were unlicensed, and managed to pass the following exams, in order, 2, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 1c - then you could have walked out of that testing session with the expectation of soon receiving the Extra Class license in the mail a few weeks later. Nothing requires you to be licensed before you take the Extra exam - however, I believe the VE's may require you to have passed the exams that preceed the Extra exam before they will allow you to take the Extra exam. My statements may, or may not, reflect the current state of VE testing exams in the U.S., and they may, or may not, reflect your experience with testing exams - and they are just a faint memory for me. 73, Daniel AA0NI --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe that it is technically possible to be first licensed as an Extra class under the current licensing system by passing all 4 elements at a single volunteer examiner session and having the volunteer examiners submit all the paperwork for the Extra class license to the FCC. A person never having passed any FCC ham license test cannot take and pass only element 1 (code test) and element 4 (extra test) and receive the Extra license. Perhaps a volunteer examiner could provide a definative answer. de KB1IKD ___ 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] OT: Noise reducing earphones
Just a note that is slightly off topic: For those of you looking for a way to reduce distractions while picking out those weak signals from the ether. I picked up a set of passive noise reducing ear 'plugs' made by Shure for about $100 from CompUSA (originally for my palm/mp3 listening) and I'll have to admit, that they do a pretty incredible job at knocking out environmental noise (my guess is in the range of 20-30 dB) like a good pair of foam ear plugs. Also, the build quality on the cord, plug, and Y are excellent with what appear to be solid strain relief. For comparison, I do have a pair of 1st generation Bose 'quiet comfort' headphones that are great for listening, and are excellent for low frequency noise reduction (bus/airplane engines), but are susceptible to RFI (even after using a couple chokes from RS to reduce RFI on the audio cord before the circuit), but these newer ear plugs from Shure are about 1/3 the cost, have no active circuit to be susceptible to RFI, and put no pressure on my ears or my glasses. I've been able to comfortably wear the ear plugs for over 3 hours just this morning while listening to music at work, and there is no discomfort to speak of. Although my Field Day operation will be limited this year, these are definately going to the field with me. Just so you have an idea just how well these work - my wife was calling for me in the house - and I had no idea she was looking for me until I 'saw' her come through the door (with a less than pleasant look on her face). So - buyer beware - these ear plugs might reduce too many environmental distractions. 73, Daniel AA0NI Oklahoma City ___ 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] Use of Abbreviations (OT?)
Not to further aggravate the off-topic-ness of this topic, but this discussion reminded me of an experience I had about 10 years ago while traveling in the Miami/Dade County area of Florida. While scanning around with a 2m handheld, I found the local police/sheriff were using nothing but Q-signals for their radio traffic. My best guess is that they chose to use this to confound many of the non-ham types (i.e. CB-radio types) who would be familiar with 10-codes. I'm sure someone in south Florida could confirm this and give a reasonable explanation for this. 73, Daniel AA0NI ___ 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] Elegant PSK interface (KPSK2)
Hi Everyone, I'm curious if anyone has considered building a PSK interface into their K2 with a couple audio jacks coming out the back of the K2 (e.g. where the transverter is supposed to go on my #3421)? What I'm thinking about is building an interface that ties into the K2 (bypassing the front mike connection) with a more sensitive VOX built in - and with line-level type audio input/output. My aim is to avoid the messy cable situation I currently have with my PC laptop where I must use a USB-serial adapter to key an outboard interface, and a bunch of audio cables. Instead, it will be similar to the Ten Tec Argonaut V - and only require two audio patch cords between my laptop and the radio - with the rig being keyed by the built-in interface, and audio levels being controlled only on the laptop. 73, Daniel AA0NI ___ 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: FW: [Elecraft] Power Supply Ferrite Beads.
My solution is similar. I use a sealed 12 AH gelcell 'jumpstart' battery with a built in charger (paid $50 at AutoZone, but seen for as low as $40). Here's a link to the Mity Mite: http://www.batterychargers.com/details.cfm?prodid=PS%2D120Acatid=13 I leave it plugged into the outlet all of the time (float charge ... takes a few days to top it off if I've drained it significantly). Sometimes I'll unplug it to see if I'm getting much RFI from the charger - but it is usually very little. I went with a 12 AH because it should be more than enough for me to use for Field Day each year with my K2/QRP. Daniel AA0NI p.s. No Hydrogen problem with this set up (that I am aware of). p.p.s. I keep this in the bedroom underneath the student desk by the window I operate from. If it was a real car battery or deep cycle battery - I'd probably keep it outside, and run the power through the window/wall to avoid Hydrogen because it can be a serious danger - even with a trickle charger. --- \RC\ KC5WA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A Word of caution Charging Car Batteries give off HYDROGEN GAS don't charge them indoors in a closed room Dan Barker wrote: I just gave up on the whole thing, bought a car battery and a $20 trickle charger. Two (both sides) 30A fuse holders and it even works after the power goes out. A bit heavy, but a great addition to the bench! Pretty clean powerg! Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip I would like some advice on the correct Ferrite beads /snip ___ 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 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.10 - Release Date: 5/13/2005 ___ 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] ECN/30 Tomorrow - 10.107.2 @ 0100z
Just a quick reminder that tomorrow evening (Thursday in the Western Hemisphere) we will meet again for another round of ECN/30. This will be my last 'bachelor' edition as next week is the wedding rehearsal. Last week, we had a great turnout (I think 5-6), and I was ready to post my net notes to the list, but during the efforts to keep the house tidy, they seem to have been misplaced (I need to start keeping my notes 'in' my notebook). Thank you all who checked in, and I look forward to all of those that will be checking in tomorrow night. 73, Daniel / AA0NI ___ 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] 30m ECN - 10.107.2 @ 0100z
Just a quick reminder that ECN/30 will be meeting this evening at 0100z (9E/8C/7M/6P) on, or around, 10.107.2. The new time worked great last week. Hopefully others from the West Coast will be free to check in this evening. Daniel AA0NI Oklahoma City ___ 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/KIO2 with newer Palm... IR?
Noticing the recent postings about running a K2 through a Palm, it just occured to me - could a simple IR T/R pair be used with the KIO2 to run the K2 with a newer USB/Palm throught the Palm's IR port? Just a thought - maybe you've tried it already... I'd just be curious to know any of your thoughts on this method of controlling the K2. (My palm can last for many hours compared to the power hog laptop I've got). 73, Daniel AA0NI ___ 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] ECN/30 Report
Just a quick note to acknowledge all who checked in last evening. This was our second week operating at 0100z - but with daylight savings time, it looks like quite a few more folks from the west coast checked in. CALL NAME ST RIG SNRST Sent == = == = = WA7BOC Roger WA K2 #755 [459] N2WN Jules TN K2/100 #3311 [589] NK8Q Mark PA K2 #4786 [459] N7VS Steve OR FT-1K/5W [229-339] K6DGW Fred CA KX1/3W [339] W6SJ Randy CA K2 #4784 [579] KI4DGV Chuck TN K2 #4467 [579] W0CZ Ken ND K2/100 #1031 [579] Special thanks to Steve/N7VS for relaying the following check-in: KL7CW Rick AK ?[579] After I closed the net, I heard NK8Q trying to contact N7VS, but I think Steve had either closed down for the evening, or the band was shutting down. If I can figure out how to reel in check-ins faster, maybe we can help a few folks collect those Elecraft serial numbers. Thanks again for a great hour of operating, and I look forward to trying it again next week. 73, Daniel AA0NI Oklahoma City K2 #3421 ___ 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: FW: [Elecraft] K2 CW auto spot ?
start dreaming The mouse port is actually part of the KPC2 option with the outboard 12 inch flat panel monitor. This option supercedes the KIO2 as it replaces the need for an outboard PC with a built in P3 1GHz/256MB/10GB with 802.11a/b/g and a bullet proof OS like Linux. stop dreaming Daniel / AA0NI --- Dan Barker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I must have an early serial number K2. My #2456 doesn't have a mouse port. No worry, tho. The N0SS led doodah works a peach and was a snap to install. Dan / WG4S snip you can click on the wave peak and press center /snip ___ 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] ECN/30 tomorrow 10.107.2 @ 0100z
Barring any earth shaking matters personally affecting me in the next 24-36 hours, I will be calling for check-ins tomorrow evening on 30m at 0100z. Look for us on 10.107.2 +/- 2 kHz. The net will start at about 0100z, and will hopefully not last any later than 0200z. For those of us who are UTC challenged and are still dealing with daylight savings time - the net starts at 9E/8C/7M/6P. Last week was interesting - I've unfortunately been so busy, that the notes I took have remained unstudied since I closed last week's net that I haven't been able to produce a net report (my fiance and I are working on finishing touches to the house before she and her kids move into the house in May). Time outside of work has been pretty much consumed in organizing, cleaning, and tossing (that's the nice way of saying that I'm a habitual pack rat with no place to store it all). Oh - by the way - there won't be an ECN/30 on Thursday, April 28 (that's the evening of our rehearsal dinner). Maybe it would be better to say that I won't be calling the net that night - but folks can still congregate there and have fun. 73, Daniel AA0NI Oklahoma City ___ 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] ECN/30 - New UTC time
Just a reminder that the ECN/30 will be meeting Thursday at 8E/7C/6M/5P (0100 UTC Friday). I've moved to a later hour to accomodate for the later local sunset (propagation). It will have the added advantage of allowing those who live in the west to check in after they get home from work. We will try to keep this 0100z time slot through the DST time shift this weekend - so next week, it will be Thursday 9E/8C/7M/6P (0100 UTC Friday). Due to the low power nature of the net (and net control), our frequency is flexible. We will meet on 10.1x2.7 or 10.1x7.2 - depending on QRM. If we get bumped off the frequency we started on, look for net control calling on another. Turn out has been pretty low for the last month. Hopefully with the later hour, we'll have more folks check in. 73, Daniel AA0NI Oklahoma City K2 #3421 ___ 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] ECN/30 - Frequency
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What does this mean for a frequency? - 10.1x2.7 or 10.1x7.2 Mike, NJ2OM Hi Mike, Excellent question - and hopefully my explanation will make sense for you and others who are curious. The 'x' in 10.1x2.7 and 10.1x7.2 can stand for any number that results in a legal operating frequency inside the 30m band. This means that ECN/30 could meet on any one of the following frequencies: 10.102.7 10.107.2 10.112.7 10.117.2 10.122.7 10.127.2 10.132.7 10.137.2 10.142.7 10.147.2 I've found that I've been run off the net frequencies I've picked on 30m a few times, so to make it easier to find the net and avoid QRM - I took a hint from another member on the elecraft list and decided to pick frequencies that aren't cardinal frequencies (e.g. frequencies that end in 5.0 or 0.0 like 10.115.0) where you are likely to run into non-QRP ops with less than sensitive radios when compared to the elecraft kit radios. The first frequencies I tried one week were just randomly picked - but when I realized 5 minutes before the net that week that I didn't remember what frequencies I posted to the list, I decided to just pick something that was easier to remember. Since many elecrafters are QRP ops, I figured that 72 was easy to remember - and likewise - 27. That's why the ECN/30 net can meet on any of the 30m frequencies that end in 2.7 or 7.2. Also - because it is easy to get run off a frequency when running a QRP net, I want others to know that we can very quickly re-establish the net on another frequency that is pre-determined - that's why there's more than one net frequency - in case the frequency is in use - or in case a less than 'sensitive' operator, digital station, or DX/pileup runs us off the frequency we are trying to use. I hope this explains my reasoning and makes it easier for everyone to find the net. 72/73, Daniel AA0NI Oklahoma City ___ 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] Should You Built It? Not necessarily
There are (at least) three types of people on this list: - those who take pride in what they build - those who take pride in what they operate - those who take pride in both Count me in the third category. I thoroughly enjoyed the building process, and have no fear of having to dig into my K2 if I need to fix it. In fact, I had to fix it about 3-4 weeks after I finished it succesfully because my PLL crystal was flaking out. It is my only HF transceiver, and will continue to remain so until Elecraft releases something even better. Would I ever part with my K2? No - because I built it (I happen to be attached to #3421). Unless I was in dire financial need, I doubt I'd sell it, because it is about the cheapest form of active 'entertainment' I own. When I bought the K2, it was with the intention of it being my only radio for a very long time - and it can go just about anywhere I need to go - home, car-camping, picnic table portable - and it is an ideal field day radio (my favorite activity). My 2 cents, Daniel AA0NI --- EricJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm sorry, but the idea of bonding with inanimate objects is beyond my understanding. ___ 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] ECN/30 report
Last night, I ended up calling on 10.112.7 because I was hearing some occasional broadband digital QRM on 10.102.7, and someone was calling near 10.107.2 just before the net started. The one and only check-in was Rick/WA3TUU in Michigan. Next week, I'm going to try calling the net one hour later (0100z - 8E/7C/6M/5P) to take advantage of the longer spring evenings and folks who get home later. If this works well, we may end up transitioning to 0100z (9E/8C/7M/6P) for spring when DST takes effect next month. I will be calling for check-ins on one of the following frequencies: 10.102.7 10.107.2 10.112.7 10.117.2 10.122.7 10.127.2 ... If we get QRM'd - I will most likely move to the next clear frequency on the list. 72/73, Daniel AA0NI Oklahoma City K2 #3421 ___ 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] ECN/30 tonight
Just a small reminder to let you know that ECN 30 will be on tonight. Due to low power operating - becoming 'frequency agile' is helpful, so look for me on one of the following, and if we get QRM'd, we'll move to the next frequency on the list. 10.102.7 10.107.2 10.112.7 10.117.2 ... I'll start looking for QNI around z. - Daniel / AA0NI ___ 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] ECN/30 Thursday evening - with a twist
Last week we were run off 10115 by a DX station and the ensuing DX pileup. This week, we'll try to run ECN/30 with an interesting twist. You will find me calling for QNI on one of the following 30m frequencies: 10.103.7 10.112.3 10.118.4 10.126.2 10.134.6 These were all picked randomly by me on a whim - so who knows what - if any - interference we will experience. If the net gets bumped off one, then look for us on one of the others. The net starts at UTC Friday (Thursday evening 7E/6C/5M/4P). 73, Daniel AA0NI Oklahoma City ___ 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] ECN/30 report
Someone once wisely suggested picking a non-cardinal frequency for the ECN - and I think I really need to heed that advice next week - so watch for an odd frequency (e.g. 10118.7) for the net next week. Running QRP-10W has it's disadvantages - especially when a DX station (TO7K/TO7C?) starts calling on top of your net, and then you try to QSY up and wind up in the middle of the DXers trying to call the DX. The net started off quite nicely with AI4BJ/Mark in KY (K2 #3862 - RST 579). Shortly after that, the DX station popped up. My first attempt to move involved a QSY up to 10115.5 - then I started hearing the DXers calling. Then I tried to announce another QSY to 10114.5. So, if you were looking for the net and having a tough time locating it, I finally ended up on 10114.5, and had no more check-ins after calling for about 10-15 minutes. I then decided to make the best of the evening, and tried calling CQ - and immediately was greeted by two replies. The stronger signal was W4ZLU/Bill in AL. We had a very solid path since I was 589 (and he was s9+10dB at 50W). Tuning around shortly after my contact, I did hear W4ATK (with N2KZ) mentioning that he had a K2 at 10W - coincidentally, on 10115 - so, I'm sorry if you were looking for the ECN. The YL/'pre-Master Control' here has given me the okay to play radio while she sleeps in Saturday morning - so I'm looking forward to working all of those Elecraft S/N's out there. 73, Daniel AA0NI Oklahoma City ___ 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] ECN/30 Tonight
Just a little reminder that ECN/30 will be held this evening. 10115 +/- 2 at z (7E/6C/5M/4P) 73, Daniel AA0NI Oklahoma City ___ 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] CW
Actually - if you have internet access - the easiest and cheapest way to practice might be going right to the ARRL and downloading the most recent MP3 audio file of W1AW. http://www.arrl.org/w1aw/morse.html 73, Daniel AA0NI Oklahoma City --- Phil LaMarche [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My last proficient operating time was in 1958 at the North Pole on a IGY expedition, Drift Station Alpha. Haven't used CW since. I have a K2 and KX-1. Have been listening and attempting to get the CW back. Biggest problem is concentration at age 67. It will come, I'm sure. Are there tapes at different speeds that can be purchased. Perhaps that would help me. Many thanks. Phil Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.com 727-944-3226 (800) 395-7795 pin 02 Cell 727-510-5038 FAX- 727-937-8834 N.A.S.F.T # 30210 W9DVM -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.6.4 - Release Date: 3/7/2005 ___ 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] RS solder station and ESD Equipment
--- Stan Rife [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wonder who makes that station for them. Stan Rife W5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 My guess is that it is a contract out of China. I don't think they are 'rebranded' from another manufacturer (although my knowledge of electronics tools and soldering stations is quite limited). I bought the R/S setup (ESD matt/wrist strap and Temp controlled iron) thinking - It would be a good experiment for others who don't want to, or can't, acquire the higher end tools like Weller, etc. Since I know that they worked for me - I offer my little endorsement - but keep in mind that the soldering station might not be grounded by plugging it in - you should use an extra cord that does not come with either the station or the ESD matt wrist strap. That cord was easily assembled with some simple wire and a couple banana plugs from R/S. I think I ran the soldering iron and wrist strap to the matt, and the matt to the ground plug on the outlet. Most of the time I ran the iron around 700 deg F. Although it's not really a bragging point - I was able to build the kit completely from resources I acquired at R/S (including a mini-screwdriver kit, flush cut diagonal cutters, needle nose pliers, forceps, solder, etc). They're not the best tools, but they worked - and they enabled me to put together the 'best' little radio. I built my K2 (#3421) and all of my options (KNB2, KAF2, KAT2, KSB2, KBT2, PLL stability kit, Dummy Load, 4:1 Balun) with this set up - and the only problem I had was non-ESD related (flakey PLL crystal started to go out after a few weeks). This is perhaps more of a testimony to the design of the kit than it is to the quality of the tools - but it can be done. = For those lurking... If you are on the fence wondering whether or not to build a K2 - wonder no longer. 90% of the requests for help you see here are from fewer than 10% of kit builders (should I dare say 3%?). The chances that you will really need help are low - and if you do need help - you'll get a reply very quickly from this group. For any new builder ... keep in mind the following: - If you don't know how to solder - practice on one of the mini-kits or a K1 - Inventory before you build - Use ESD safe procedures - Build when you are awake and alert - Check twice Solder once - Make sure the K2 works before you start adding options Finally - have fun! This is one of the greatest little radios you'll ever build and own. 73, Daniel AA0NI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Daniel Reynolds Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 11:13 PM To: George Cortez; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RS solder station and ESD Equipment It's what I used for K2 #3421 almost two years ago. Both are ESD safe - just have to use an extra wire with banana plugs betwen the matt and the soldering iron to get everything at the same potential. I have had no trouble at all with any of the ESD sensitive devices in my rig (although, I did have a flaky PLL crystal). Daniel AA0NI --- George Cortez [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Took a walk throrugh Radio shack today and they had a digital soldering station for about 69$ in stock also has a ESD set with mat and hand strap for 25$ (I bought this one) May be worth a look if you need the stuff now. George NE2I ___ 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] ECN Tonight
Just a reminder that ECN will be this evening (Thursday). 30m: 7E/6C/5M/4P (z) on 10115 40m: 8E/7C/6M/5P (0100z) on 7045 Some info about checking in to the net can be found here: http://briefcase.yahoo.com/aa0ni I'd also be curious if there would be any interest in attempting another 30m net at z on Saturdays (for those on the West coast who are still at work during the week). Just drop me a note directly (off-list). If there's enough interest, I'll see if I can clear my schedule for an hour Saturday night. Thanks again for those that checked in last week, and I look forward to see who checks in tonight. 72/73, Daniel / AA0NI ___ 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] ECN Report
I started the net on 10114 after hearing some weak signals on 10115. There were 5 check-ins on 30m. It seems like I must have a tunnel to Michigan tonight because 4 of the 5 were from there. NA8M John MI [579] K2/100 AB8KJ Chuck MI [589] K2/100 #2596 WA3TUU Rick MI [559] very weak at first - but easier to copy towards the end N4SO Ken AL [579] K2 #3394 K8NWD Tim MI [599] K2 #0076 Only other item to comment on was some QRM from ND9M/MM [599+] near Florida who apparently wasn't hearing the net too well as he was trying to carry on a quick QSO with another station that was too weak to copy here. = The 40 meter net started on time on 7045 and consisted of one check in (actually - a 'recheck' from the 30m net) - also from Michigan :-) AB8KJ Chuck MI [579] K2/100 #2596 I guess tonight was my lucky night for Michigan. Thanks alot to all of you who hung in there as I tried to dig around for more check-ins and also for those who tried to relay my call for check-ins. = If there's anyone interested in trying to repeat 30m on Saturday evening, drop me a quick note, and I'll see if I can clear an hour Saturday evening - either at 2300 or z. Thanks again and 73, Daniel / AA0NI ___ 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] RS solder station and ESD Equipment
It's what I used for K2 #3421 almost two years ago. Both are ESD safe - just have to use an extra wire with banana plugs betwen the matt and the soldering iron to get everything at the same potential. I have had no trouble at all with any of the ESD sensitive devices in my rig (although, I did have a flaky PLL crystal). Daniel AA0NI --- George Cortez [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Took a walk throrugh Radio shack today and they had a digital soldering station for about 69$ in stock also has a ESD set with mat and hand strap for 25$ (I bought this one) May be worth a look if you need the stuff now. George NE2I ___ 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] ECN/30 Thursday evening
The mid-week edition of the ECN will be meeting again Thursday evening at 7 PM ET (z) on, or near, 10115. For those too close to make it on 30m, I'll run a 2nd edition immediately afterwards on, or near, 7045 at 8PM ET (0100z). Thanks again to all who checked in last week, and I look forward to see who will check in this week. If you want more info pertaining to how to check in, I've produced a PDF document that you can download from my yahoo briefcase: http://briefcase.yahoo.com/aa0ni Hopefully we'll be organized enough on this end to let everyone have a shot at calling at least one other station for their Elecraft/WAS awards. 73, Daniel/AA0NI Oklahoma City ___ 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] ECN30 - Tonight
I'll be looking for your check in tonight at z and 0200z (we might still be running at 0100z if there's enough activity to keep us busy). Our goal is to see how well 30m works - and if possible, to exchange some S/N's for the Elecraft Awards. I've tried to run some antenna and propagation analysis, and things will start shutting down for me toward the east around 0200z... you can look at some VOACAP images I produced here... http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/aa0ni/album?.dir=/df55.src=ph.tok=phkwLlCB7uxCNSF [purple = s1, blue = s3, green = s5, yellow = s7] I will probably need someone in the Rockies to act as a relay westward, as well as someone in the Ohio Valley eastward (10W isn't exactly QRO). My K2 only goes down to 9 wpm... so I'll try to QRS at 9-10 wpm tonight ... and next week we'll go a little faster. Don't forget your Q-signals... (yes - these are a little twisted from their NTS roots) QNI : I want to check in QNS callsigns : The following stations are checked-in callsigns QSP callsign : I am relaying for callsign / Will you relay for callsign? QRU : I don't want to contact anyone QTC callsign : I want to contact callsign / Do you want to contact anyone? QNX : I want to check out QNO callsign : callsign has checked out QNF : The net is free First, we'll try to quickly gather all of the QNI. When you check in - I'll need your name and state/province/country. If you want to exchange RST with me, that would be fine - it helps me know how well I'm getting out, and I will return the favor. Then I will announce who is on the list (QNS). For those interested - we will try to make one round through the list to let you contact one other station checked into ECN to exchange S/N, rig, etc. When it is your turn - you can do one of the following: - | |If you want to contact someone, signify QTC callsign - and then start calling |them. If the contact isn't succesful after 3 repeats on either side, we'll move | to the next call on the list. | |If you want to just let anyone call you - send QTC ANY, and you can work your |way through whoever decides to chime in. | |If you don't want to call anyone, you can send QRU. | |If you want to leave the net, you can send QNX. | - If all of that goes smoothly one time through the list, and my brain is not completely frazzled ... we'll try it again. 8-D - Looking forward to a great time this evening! - Daniel / AA0NI Oklahoma City ___ 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] ECN30 - Tonight
Oh yeah - and we'll be on 10115 +/- 2 kHz at z and 0200z. 73, Daniel / AA0NI Oklahoma City ___ 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] ECN/30 - Success!? (I think)
Well - if you never have any goals to aim for, you won't know if you got them.
First of all - hats off to Kevin/KD5ONS who does this every week for you guys.
Being NCS is fun - but it also can be complicated - as I can see by trying to
get through all my chicken scratches.
For those who weren't able to join us - it started promptly at z and came
to an end around 0030-0040z.
I count 10 check ins - I have info on some, but not all (if it's in brackets -
it's from QRZ.com) - and your RST is in braces.
K6DGW [CA] [FRED] {didn't look sri}
W6UR [CA] LOU {599}
NY2LJ [NY] [LONNIE] {549}
N4GE TN JERRY K2 #1054 {579}
K2HYD VA RAY {339}
W7WEL ID BILL K2 #4001 {569}
W4FOA GA TONY {589}
WA5ZNU CA LEIGH {339}
K6FM OR JAN {589}
W1TF [GA] [RALPH] {589}
Many thanks to all of you taking the time to jump in there.
Lessons learned include:
- 30m is a great band - and was especially cooperative today - can't wait to
try it again (maybe for those who are too close for 30, we can try 40m at
0100z?)
- 10 wpm was probably overkill - I think many folks were patient with me even
though it probably wasn't necessary - unless someone specifically requests it,
or checks in with QRS, I'll be at 13-15 wpm.
- I made an assumption (bad idea) that some folks might want to exchange S/N's
- I'm going to ask you to send QTC when you check in if you want to exchange
S/N's (e.g. DE AA0NI DAN OK QNI QTC K)
- We're going to have to work at making QNI easier - what I need to have you do
when you are checking in after I call QNI? is to send your suffix. I'll respond
with your suffix, and you can send your QNI info.
For example...
==
NCS: ECN QNI? DE AA0NI K
YOU: XYZ
NCS: XYZ
YOU: DE K2XYZ JOE NY QNI QNX GE K {Joe wants out early, so he signed QNX}
NCS: TU JOE 73 = ECN QNI? K
YOU: FA
NCS: FA
YOU: DE W6FA BILL CA QNI QTC K
NCS: TU BILL PSE [AS] ECN QNI? DE AA0NI K {Bill wants to exchange S/N - QTC}
...
- Don't try to keep your list on the same page you are trying to copy by hand -
it makes for poor organization
Well - that's all for now. Thanks again - and we'll be back on in about an hour
to try it some more (10115 +/-2 at 0200z).
73,
Daniel / AA0NI
Oklahoma City
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Re: [Elecraft] ECN30 - Tonight
Hi Leigh, Wow - your sample script is quite efficient. I like it, and will try to use it... but for starting out, I was just hoping to take check ins by their full callsign, and then if anyone NEEDED to interject something (i.e. they were relaying someone in, or they needed to check out and it wasn't their turn) that they could send their suffix (e.g. NI) in between transmissions. I am realizing more that I am not very literate when it comes to true formal net protocol. Many who want to check in are just looking for an opportunity to get their names on the list and make sure their radio is still working, or their new antenna is doing a good job, and possibly contact other Elecrafters (i.e. have fun)... so if I'm going overboard on trying to over formalize the net, let me know (I'm trying to find a happy balance between order and fun). I started to work on a sample script in a response - but after seeing how efficient the one you submitted - I can't produce what I was thinking without incorporating the much more efficient model (which would really help at 9-10 wpm). If you feel comfortable with that format and would like to use it, let me know, and I'll see if I can request folks use it next week. In the mean time, I'll take check ins anyway they come (full callsign, or suffix). So - to summarize - if you want to check in - I'll need your callsign. If all I hear is a 'Z', then I'll send a 'Z' back, and you can give your full call, name, and SPC. Thanks for the question, and I hope I've clarified it to your liking. - Daniel / AA0NI Oklahoma City p.s. The section in your script about QTC? was pretty much how I envisioned it. --- Leigh L Klotz, Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Daniel, I'm all confused. Is it like this? A sample script would help me understand the protocol. QMN has a sample net in their page. Here's my guess. 73, Leigh WA5ZNU. NC: CQ CQ CQ ECN DE AA0NI QNI K ME: Z OM: Q NC: Q OM: DE XE6QRO JOE MX K NC: R XE6QRO AS CQ ECN DE AA0NI QNI K ME: Z OM: N OM: H NC: N OM: DE N6KR WAYNE CA K NC: R N6KR AS H OM: DE WA6HHP ERIC CA K NC: R WA6HHP AS CQ ECN DE AA0NI QNI K ME: Z NC: Z ME: DE WA5ZNU LEIGH CA K NC: R WA5ZNU AS CQ ECN DE AA0NI QNI K ... NC: QNS XE6QRO N6KR WA6HHP WA5ZNU ... AS NC: XE6QRO QTC? K OM: DE XE6QRO QRU K NC: R N6KR QTC? K ... Don't forget your Q-signals... (yes - these are a little twisted from their NTS roots) QNI : I want to check in QNS callsigns : The following stations are checked-in callsigns QSP callsign : I am relaying for callsign / Will you relay for callsign? QRU : I don't want to contact anyone QTC callsign : I want to contact callsign / Do you want to contact anyone? QNX : I want to check out QNO callsign : callsign has checked out QNF : The net is free First, we'll try to quickly gather all of the QNI. When you check in - I'll need your name and state/province/country. If you want to exchange RST with me, that would be fine - it helps me know how well I'm getting out, and I will return the favor. Then I will announce who is on the list (QNS). For those interested - we will try to make one round through the list to let you contact one other station checked into ECN to exchange S/N, rig, etc. When it is your turn - you can do one of the following: - | |If you want to contact someone, signify QTC callsign - and then start calling |them. If the contact isn't succesful after 3 repeats on either side, we'll move | to the next call on the list. | |If you want to just let anyone call you - send QTC ANY, and you can work your |way through whoever decides to chime in. | |If you don't want to call anyone, you can send QRU. | |If you want to leave the net, you can send QNX. | - If all of that goes smoothly one time through the list, and my brain is not completely frazzled ... we'll try it again. 8-D - Looking forward to a great time this evening! - Daniel / AA0NI Oklahoma City ___ 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] ECN/30 - Thursday this week
Thanks to all who were ready to check in last week. I apologize for having to back out at the last minute, but something urgent came up (radio is important to me... but it's still just a hobby). I'm going to try to run ECN/30 on Thursdays on 10115 +/- 2. The early net will start around 6 PM Central Time ( UTC Friday). For those who aren't able to make it at that time, I will run a 2nd edition of the net around 8 PM Central Time (0200 UTC). Propagation will probably start shutting down around 9 PM (0300z). This week, starting out, I'll try to keep the code speed around 8 wpm for those who are a little rusty. I ask that you do the same for others checking in so that we don't leave anyone in the dust. Each week, I'll try to bump it up 1 wpm/week - but we won't exceed 17 wpm... instead, we'll start back at 8 wpm the following week. This will be a semi-formal net, and I hope I'm not overdoing it... can't make everyone happy here ... but here's some tips to help us get started. Just like every Novice had to learn a few basic Q-signals (QTH, QRM, QRN, QSB, and QRS)... we'll need to keep a few more in mind to help things run smoothly. = The first priority on my agenda will be to get everyone checked in (QNI) who wants to check in. When you check in, all I need is your callsign, name, and SPC (state/province/country) ... e.g. AA0NI DE K3LY QNI BOB PA K. If all you want to do is check in, and check out... be sure to also mention that you are QRU (you have nothing to share) and QRT (e.g. AA0NI DE K3LY QNI BOB PA QRU QRT K). That way I'll be sure to count you as a check-in, but won't include you on our roster for exchanging Elecraft SN. If we all keep it short and sweet, we will quickly move on to the fun part... After we've got everyone on board, I'll announce the stations on the roster listed in the order that they checked in (e.g. QNS K3LY W5AB N7TKA ... ) then I'll start at the top of the list (e.g. K3LY DE AA0NI QTC? K), and let everyone get a chance to call at least one other check-in and exchange your info (Name, SPC, RST, Rig, Power, Elecraft SN - e.g. K3LY DE AA0NI DAN OK 559 K2 5W 3421 K). After the first time through the list (assuming it is short), I'll look for more QNI and start back up at the top. I'll also try to call for QNI every 15-20 minutes. If I need you to relay, or if you are relaying for someone, signify that with QSP (e.g. AA0NI DE K3LY QSP QNI AA4YD). I'll probably respond to have you get info and relay it back (e.g. K3LY DE AA0NI PSE QSP AA4YD K), or maybe I'll ask you to look for QNI (K3LY DE AA0NI PSE QSP ANY QNI K), and you can call CQ ECN QNI DE ... K. After you have my attention, if you want to check out, just let me know by sending QNX or QRT. I'll announce to the net that you left (e.g. QNO K3LY). Anytime you are checked in, and need to get my attention, just send the last 1-2 letters in your call. Then when I recognize you (by repeating your 1-2 letters), just identify (DE K3LY) and let us know what you've got (e.g. QSP, or QNX/QRT). If you want to contact another station on your turn, signify by sending QTC followed by that stations callsign (e.g. QTC W5AB W5AB DE K3LY K3LY K). If you signify QTC ANY - then we'll let everyone have a chance to call YOU, and you can work one station. If either station has trouble working the other after 3 tries each, we'll move on to the next station on the list. If you copied everything correctly, send QSL so we know we can move on to the next station. When there are no more QNI or QTC, then I'll sign QNF (frequency is free) and I will go QRT. = I hope this doesn't complicate matters - and I really hope that this will be a blast for those who are looking for Elecraft Numbers. I'm already excited thinking about it. Looking forward to your check-ins... - Daniel / AA0NI Oklahoma City ___ 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] ECN/30 TONIGHT: 10115+/-2 from 0000-0100z
We'll be looking for your QNI tonight on ECN/30. Look for us on or around 10115 kHz (+/- 2 kHz). I'll start calling around z, and we will try to shut down by 0100z. If we get a good turn out, we might try to do this again next week - and see if we can't make the net format a little more formal to help folks exchange serial numbers with one another for Elecraft Awards. 73, Daniel / AA0NI ___ 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] ECN/30 Late Edition at 0200z
Because this is my first time trying this (and I wasn't very careful) ... for our west coast friends, I will call a 2nd edition of the ECN/30 from 0200-0300z. We'll see how well this works out. Same frequency (10115 +/-2)... only 2 hours later. 73 and thanks for the gentle reminder, Daniel / AA0NI p.s. I'll be sure to keep my key set at 13 wpm (nothing faster than 13) and will QRS as needed. This should be fun for everyone. ___ 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] ECN/30 cancelled
I've got to cancel my first attempt at running the net tonight. Something urgent has come up, and I hope you will understand. 73, Daniel / AA0NI ___ 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] ECN/30m Tuesday night
I've been in touch with Kevin/KD5ONS, and I'm going to try spearheading a 30m version of the Elecraft CW Net Tuesday evening (UTC Wed) from z-0100z on 10115 +/- 2kHz. 30m is (in my opinion) one of the best bands to operate QRP because it has less noise than 40m, and just about everyone is running 'barefoot' on 30m, so there's less chance of getting our 'toes' stepped on when we turn down the power. Except for the occasional DX pileup, it's usually a nice quiet place to make contacts and ragchew, and now with the waning sunspot cycle, 30m is getting longer earlier - so hopefully we'll be able to get stations checking in from all over this spring. If we get enough interest, and if I can figure out this net-control business, maybe we can figure out a way for folks to work towards their K2 awards at the same time. 72/73, Daniel / AA0NI Oklahoma City K2 #3421 ___ 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: VOA Article about Hams in India
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I also understand that the DXpedition relied on CW at the beginning of their relief effort so that they could operate successfully with small antenna systems and low power. If the FCC and its counterparts around the world keep doing away with the Morse requirement, who will be there to copy weak, hastily assembled stations in the future? Here Here!!! (... however - I think you just preached to the choir) I think that as long as there is QRP, Elecraft, kit building, and ham radio in general - there will always be CW (unless they one day decide to make CW illegal ... which would be really dumb - they still use AM don't they - however I think they did ban spark gap transmitters, but not because they were morse code). I don't think CW will ever go out of style. People still use sailboats (and sailboards!) even though steam ships were developed over 100 years ago. People still use hot air baloons even though we just celebrated the first century of powered flight. We still make kids learn how to write by hand with #2 pencils even though most American students have access to a computer and know how to use one. No - I think that we are quite a long way from seeing the end of CW. The CW bug 'infects' a certain kind of person. There's no known antivirus/antibiotic for this kind of 'infection' - and it spreads readily. 72, Daniel / AA0NI ___ 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] 80m ECN?
Yes - I think Kevin has been seriously considering it. Maybe we just need to give him a bigger nudge. I'd like to see a 30m net also - and maybe find a west, central, and eastern NCS. - Daniel --- Bill_Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone given consideration for a ECN on 80m some evening? Carry on Bill_Harris ___ 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] Yosemite Sam zulu time
Two log and time related comments: - Keeping a log is great when you have a neighbor that complains that you're the reason his (TV, Radio, VCR, Computer, Microwave, or Cat) went on the blink last week. You can go back and ask him when it happened and confirm/deny it was you when you both look over your log book. - Sticklers for time in the U.S. should run (not walk) to WalMart (or Amazon.com) and pick up a new Casio Wave Ceptor Analog/Digital WWVB watch. The second time zone can be set to GMT (not London... there's a separate setting for London). The GMT setting is not prone to DST adjustments - meaning that there is no excuse for not being able to log the correct UTC/GMT time in your log. I've had mine for over a week, and I absolutely love this watch. - Daniel / AA0NI --- Stuart Rohre [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It used to be Standard Operating Procedure for all hams to keep their logs in Zulu, (Greenwich) time, in that for working other countries or other time zones, this is the only practical way to keep QSL card records. I think it is remiss of current education in ham radio, that we do not emphasize the continued need for ALL emergency work, and casual operating records, to be kept, and in Zulu time, just in case we have to document it at some future time; when we were on the air on a particular date. Don't forget the date roll over, if your local date is some zones removed from GMT. Perhaps this lax time keeping currently, grew out of the dropping of the requirement of keeping a log; but I keep one for HF anyway, just in case, and for QSL purposes, and documentation of emergency communications. Likewise, in working drills for ARES with Red Cross, we keep the Red Cross log in GMT, to have an unambiguous time reference, and we keep a clock marked GMT, in the Red Cross shack. It really helps to use that 24 hour based system, to know if an emergency message was delivered at midnite or noon. -Stuart K5KVH ___ 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] WAS in SweepStakes in 6 Hrs (Almost)
I put in about about 6-7 hours of SS - all on 40m with the K2 and a long buddipole up 8 ft in the front yard. About 4 hours were between 0300-0730z and woke up early Sunday morning to put in 2-3 more hours (1230-1500). Had no time after church to work any more SS (was hoping to get on 20m and get more sections). I worked roughly 50 sections and I think I made almost 100 contacts. I turned it all off when it was time to leave for church, and I do remember my last contact broke the 10,000 pt barrier - and I was a very satisfied operator (and thrilled with the K2). I haven't worked 40m much late at night, but I think I'll try to do it more often when I can't sleep. California was amazingly open after sunrise - but I think I was aided more by the super contesting station's antennas and conditions than my 5W and buddipole. With my compromise antenna and QRP signal, I would tune around (with the pre-amp off) and look for signals that were at least s9 to work. If they were s5 or less, I usually found that they could not even hear me. Most of the time, I was averaging 15 contacts/hr, and maxed out close to 20 in the morning. Not being a highspeed (20 wpm) CW op - I found that I had to use a CW receiving 'crutch' on my pc. It saved my hide about 75% of the time ... but my ear was improving towards the end, and I found that I was getting comfortable with the 25wpm ops. For W0NTA - I heard you Sunday morning working a KS station (and you were quite strong into OK), and wish I could have worked you - it would have been my only 2-way QRP contact. - Daniel / AA0NI K2 #3421 ___ 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] Hum coupling? - A real fix!
Actually - after toasting my internal KBT2 by overcharging with an uncontrolled solar panel (hint hint... words for the wise) - I bought a $50 MityMite 12Ah battery/charger from Autozone. I plug it in to charge when I'm not on the air, and then I unplug the charging cord, and turn on the radio and have RFI free operation (well - at least free of Power Supply related RFI). I think Elecraft might do well do design a matching UPS/PS for the K2 K2/100. It could utilize a smaller - well designed power supply that acts primarily as a charger for an internal 25+ Ah battery that is used to power the K2. It could go into an EC2 enclosure - and possibly have a forward facing speaker and digital readout of battery voltage readout and/or charger battery status LEDs (rapid charge, float charge, low-voltage disconnect). Another option might be a connection in the back for a solar panel or other 'high voltage DC' input (high voltage being 15-24V). - Daniel AA0NI --- Hank Kohl K8DD [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK here's the new program! Supplies with real transformers can cause hum in the K2 Supplies with switching can cause birdies in the K2 What's the option? No power supply? No power supply, No hum, No birdies, No problem? Well, the sensitivity goes to Hell in a handbasket. The solution? The new K2-PSQ and K2-PSH ___ 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] RS sale items (more)
I picked up a small bedside LCD atomic alarm clock with Indigo style lighting about 2 years ago at WalMart for about $10-15. It is silver with black and runs off a single AA battery. I am able to adjust it for UTC, but I must readjust it with each time change. I think it was made by Oregon Scientific. Here's one just like it for $17. http://donrowe.com/oregon_scientific/rm103a.html When I figured out the model number, I used google.com and froogled for RM103A. I found this same model for $13. http://www.buyreliant.com/oregon/rm103a.htm The RM103A lets me set it to 24 hour mode. Here's another one I stumbled upon for $8 - although I can't vouch as to whether or not it will allow for UTC time. http://www.softwareandstuff.com/CES10290.html To keep this post On-Topic ... I find that the RM103A clock fits fairly nicely next to my portable digital thermometer, MH2 mike, and Palm-key when I pack my K2 in its aluminum tool case. - Daniel / AA0NI --- Michael Bower N4NMR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They had a special sale on the RS version of an Atomic portable alarm clock. Only $20. And it is a nice size for packing or for on the desk. Normally $30, I think. Nice clock with super lighting. Number is 63-964. (www.radioshack.com didn't show it as a sale item (still shows $20) but the sign at the store did). Only drawback is that you can't set it for UTC. Not a biggy in my mind. ___ 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] Parts for compact loop antenna - toroid help
I'm just posting this so that someone can tell me ... NO - DON'T DO THAT - or - DO THIS. I know I could use a loop inside of a compact loop, but a toroid is more appealing for me because of the size and appearance. It looks like the consensus is that I need an Iron Core Toroid ... something along the lines of a T-50-6 (or larger size diameter T-114-6). This will be used as a 'transformer' between a turn (or a few turns) of wire run between the center conductor and shield of my coax, and a single turn of a compact loop. I plan to use this for 80-20m. When I inquired with the original author of the webpage (aa5tb) - he thought he used a ferrite core ... FT-114-43 maybe - he didn't know for certain. It sounds like from some of you - that a ferrite core has significantly less coupling than an iron core. Can I safely assume that if a core is of a low density (reduced coupling), that I can make up for it with more turns on the primary/coax side - however, if it is a high density core - it would be very hard to reduce coupling since the secondary/compact loop side is already limited to one turn? Finally - many of you were able to tell me about the cores - BUT - what core would you use for this application (coupling your transmission line to a compact transmitting loop)? Thanks again - and sorry about the Off Topic post (albeit - it is for a QRP/Elecraft radio). - Daniel / AA0NI ___ 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] Parts for compact loop antenna - toroid help
I'm thinking about building a non-tunable compact loop for 40m (7040) using RG-8. If I have good success, I'll be making other loops for 20m and 30m (mono-band / tuned to the CW-QRP frequency). I need some help figuring out which toroid to buy to build a portable compact loop like is shown here: http://www.qsl.net/aa5tb/loop.html It looks like I can buy the cable, toroid, and even the banana plug/bnc adapter at Ocean State Electronics. My only question is - which toroid core should I buy for this application? I've seen comments on the web about using a T-50-2 for the Rock Loop, and I've seen other vendors selling a T-50-6 which supposedly covers the entire HF band. But I cannot find either one at Ocean State Electronics. For 40m, should I buy a T-50-61? What about 30m? T-50-61 or -67? Thanks for your help, Daniel / AA0NI ___ 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] KAF2 v. KDSP2
I bought my KAF2 before the KDSP2 was available. I have not upgraded to the KDSP2 for the following reasons: - it costs more - it uses more current - the KAF2 does a great job on CW If you are a SSB op, and are going with a KPA100... then it would be a natural progression to have a KDSP2 so that the radio is on par with other radios that have IF notch filtering and IF passband shift capabilities (although the KDSP is not IF... it is AF in design). - Daniel / AA0NI K2 #3421 --- Howard W. Ashcraft [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am planning on purchasing a K2 for general use (SSB and CW) with a current preference for CW. (I enjoy working on CW although I'm not very good.) My preferences may change as my experience grows, so flexibility is important. The question is, why would you want to have the KAF2 instead of the KDSP2? From querying the archives, it seems that the KAF2 is primarily used for CW and is effective for that use. Is the KDSP2 less effective for reducing unwanted noise on CW, or is it equally effective but more costly. I assume that Elecraft continues to sell the KAF2 because it either has a performance advantage in some niche or is less costly and works for certain uses (such as CW). Thanks for the advice, Howard Ashcraft W1WF ___ 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] Anyone planning on the Flight of the BB's?
AA0NI - BB #30 - will be active from a city park (hopefully one with a covered picnic table since heat indices have exceeded 100 deg F) in Oklahoma City. K2 #3421 with a buddipole (or buddistick), and maybe a long wire (100 ft) up around 10 feet for comparison. I might turn the long wire into a 40m full wave loop. Don't know for certain just yet... 72! Daniel p.s. Activity for BB #30 also depends on whether or not he's studied for his final exam on Monday evening (Assembly Language) and if any other social events pop up on his agenda this weekend. ___ 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] Another dumb one- Sunspot cycle
Try the second half of 2007... http://science.msfc.nasa.gov/ssl/pad/solar/images/ssn_predict_l.gif - 72 Daniel / AA0NI K2 #3421 --- Tom Mc [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know where we stand on the sunspot cycle? Are at the bottom (please say yes!) and when is it expected to start to inch up? ___ 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] OK QRP group
If you live in or near Oklahoma, and you are interested in QRP - I just activated an e-mail list on Yahoo! Groups that is just for you. All you have to do to join the list is send an e-mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ... and they can post just as easily to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ... and unsubscribe by sending an e-mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you join the group, an introductory e-mail will tell you more about what I hope the group will involve (don't worry - it is a low/no maintenance organization). I'm just looking to get some local QRP operators together to help each other, make contacts with one another, and have fun. Thanks and 72/73, Daniel / AA0NI K2 #3421 ___ 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2: receiving noise without antenna on certain qrgs
I have experienced intermod of local AM broadcasters as high up as 40m. I was using a 100 ft long wire up about ten feet. It was setup one way (E-W), and it wasn't noticeable, but when I turned it the other way (N-S), I believe that it may have interacted more with the power lines several hundred feet away (parallel with the lines). This is in an urban/suburban setting. As a side note, I believe that the local power lines are carrying quite a bit of the local AM signals based on experiences I've had listening to AM on the car radio and being stopped at a light immediately under power lines. I'd be tuned into one station, and another station(s) would bleed right over it. So - your theory might be correct based on my experiences. 72/73 Daniel / AA0NI --- Tom Hammond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Rolf: I have noticed a similar thing for the past several years. I think what I'm receiving as 'noise' really might be either AM or FM broadcast though... as it seems to have some small amount of modulation to it. So far I have not been able to determine the cause OR the solution to the problem... but it definitely IS there. 73, Tom Hammond N0SS At 08:24 AM 7/12/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dr OMs, currently, I am experiencing noise on certain frequencies while receiveing while no antenna is connected. To receive this noise, one has to touch the key connector. This noise can be heard on e.g. 7010 khz. We have experienced this noise with several K2 in our local ham club. Could this be a bad ground connection of the key connector? vy 73 de Rolf, DL8BAG, K2 806 ___ 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/elecraftHelp: 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/elecraftHelp: 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: FW: [Elecraft] The Big Four: YETI
Maybe it should be something more along the lines of ... IT YAKS (Icom-TenTec Yaesu-Alinco-Kenwood-SGC) ... what most appliance operators do with their commercial radios or... ITS a YAK (big hairy animal used as a beast of burden - not to be confused with some ham radio operators) or... maybe even ATIYKS (where you're Alinco-TenTec-Icom-Yaesu-Kenwood-SGC radio will end up after you buy an Elecraft). I'm afraid that's the best I can do ;-) and, no, I don't play Scrabble. 72/73, Daniel / AA0NI K2 #3421 (... who REALLY wanted to operate Field Day, but ended up moving in a few essentials to his new home and made good friends with the neighbors instead - but who is itching to put a 175' stealthy longwire NVIS antenna on his wooden backyard fence and a 20' compact loop for 20m in his attic) --- Dan Barker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I disagree. The YaeComWood moniker implies these appliances are interchangeable/indistinguishable. The Elecraft rigs most certainly are not! Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip I suggest a more proper reference might be YETI -- for Yaesu / Elecraft / Tentec / and Icom. /snip ___ 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/elecraftHelp: 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: YETI
Maybe it should be something more along the lines of ... IT YAKS (Icom-TenTec Yaesu-Alinco-Kenwood-SGC) ... what most appliance operators do with their commercial radios or... ITS a YAK (big hairy animal used as a beast of burden - not to be confused with some ham radio operators) or... maybe even ATIYKS (where you're Alinco-TenTec-Icom-Yaesu-Kenwood-SGC radio will end up after you buy an Elecraft). I'm afraid that's the best I can do ;-) and, no, I don't play Scrabble. 72/73, Daniel / AA0NI K2 #3421 (... who REALLY wanted to operate Field Day, but ended up moving in a few essentials to his new home and made good friends with the neighbors instead - but who is itching to put a 175' stealthy longwire NVIS antenna on his wooden backyard fence and a 20' compact loop for 20m in his attic) --- Dan Barker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I disagree. The YaeComWood moniker implies these appliances are interchangeable/indistinguishable. The Elecraft rigs most certainly are not! Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip I suggest a more proper reference might be YETI -- for Yaesu / Elecraft / Tentec / and Icom. /snip ___ 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/elecraftHelp: 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Field Day Antennas
This will be my 2nd Field Day for my K2 #3421. This year I'm going to try my Commercial Buddipole (this time it is almost twice as long with three pairs of antenna arms and the 4 segment shock-corded whips). I'm also going to try throwing up a W3EDP (85' inverted L with 15' counterpoise) for the low bands and a compact transmitting loop (20' of 1/4 copper pre-tuned with matching coax stubs for 20m and 40m). Complementing my K2's power needs are the internal KBT2, a 7 AH external gel-cell, and a small 5W solar panel. My question for all of you Field Day guru's... I'm closing on my first house today. None of these antennas exist at the house. If I set them all up in a temporary sort of way in the backyard and take them down after Field Day is done, can I still be considered 1B (especially if I decide to log with a laptop plugged into commercial mains, and maybe drag the K2 inside when it gets too hot outside)? The laptop won't be used for sending or receiving, just logging. No towers or masts exist at the new QTH. Thanks for your rule interpretations in advance... and enjoy Field Day! - Daniel / AA0NI Oklahoma City ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft You must subscribe to post. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, Unsub etc): http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft page: http://www.elecraft.com
