[Elecraft] KX3 Internal Battery - no Li-ion -- Why?
Hello Elecraft, I was looking at the KX3, but I see no Li-ion internal battery option -why? I've been very active in portable operating and always use li-ion internal batteries even in my KX1. If properly installed, they are better than most other type batteries and last longer. Why pick a battery technology that is stepping-stone battery technology? 72, Ed, WA3WSJ -- Edwrad R. Breneiser __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] GORC Alaska 50th Statehood Celebration Award
Hello all, Since GORC is presently running the GIC-2009 and it runs right through Alaska, The Great Outdoors Radio Club is very proud to announce its Alaska 50th Award. Any amateur radio operator may apply for this award after working a ham from the State of Alaska. For additional information and a picture of this very cool award, click on the link below. http://www.wa3wsj.org/Alaska_50th_Award.html 72/73, Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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 Rig to Computer and Paddle cable
Hello all, I'm clearing out my shack and found a cable to connect an Elecraft K2 to a computer and paddles. The cable has on one end a 1/4 stereo jack to wye 1/4 stereo plugs. The cable has the diodes wired into it so you just can just plug in your paddle and computer and play! I used this on my Elecraft K2 and it works great! If interested in it, reply off list to WA3WSJ. Good on QRZ.com 72, Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ's PBMME in December - Special QSL Card
Hello all, To celebrate the Holidays, WA3WSJ will send out a special Polar Bear QSL Card. If anyone has a qso with WA3WSJ during the Holidays, I will send out a really cool Polar Bear Card. To get your special qsl card, just make a contact with WA3WSJ anytime from Thanksgiving to December 31st. Then send WA3WSJ a SASE and you'll receive a really cool Polar Bear QSL card. You can view this card by clicking on the link. BTW: That PB looks an awful lot like WA3WSJ! http://www.wa3wsj.org/index.html ___ 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] WA3WSJ: PB #2 and Nov PBMME
Hello all, I plan to operate the November PBMME this Saturday. I will again offer a really nice Sterling Silver Keychain Holder with a Polar Bear Coin in it to the first Polar Bear who makes contact with WA3WSJ. This is my last keychain so try to work WA3WSJ FIRST! Again this applies only to Polar Bears. I will also be on the air making points for the GORC Iditarod Challenge. Hope to work many as I plan to hike up to Pulpit Rock on the AT to operate. If the weather is to bad I'll operate from French Creek State Park at the Fire Tower. I plan to use my Elecraft KX1. http://www.wa3wsj.org/GORC_Iditraod2009.html 72, Ed, WA3WSJ PB # 2 GORC #001 ___ 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] AT QRP Hiking Partner?
Hello all, I'm planning my final AT QRP PA Hike in November sometime. I'm looking for anyone who would like to hike with me on a Friday, Saturday and home Sunday. I plan to hike seven miles on Friday, six miles on Saturday and six miles on Sunday. I plan to play qrp Friday night, Saturday morning and evening. I started this hike in 2001 and I hope to finish off Pennsylvania this year! Yes, it's been an experience and I plan to start Maryland next year. Don't think MD will take me to long as the AT only runs some forty plus miles through MD compared to 220 miles plus through PA. To commemorate my last AT QRP Hike in PA, I will send out a beautiful certificate to anyone who makes a contact with me while I'm hiking the AT in PA. Please respond off the list to WA3WSJ. http://wa3wsj.homestead.com/Hiking.html 72/73, Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ: Polar Bear Special Event Station January 9th -11th, 2009
Hello all, Just wanted to let all know that WA3WSJ will operate a GORC Iditarod Challenge Special Event Station starting Friday, 1/9 until Sunday, January 11th, 2009. I will setup in the Woodland Cabin at the Mohican Outdoor Center in the Delaware Water Gap, NJ. Look for WA3WSJ on 80m,75m,40m,30m and 20m both cw and ssb. I will use my new TS-480SAT qrp and 100w. All stations who contact WA3WSJ during my stay at the MOC may send for a GIC-2009 Qsl Card. For additional information about the GIC-2009 and a look at the card click on the link. http://www.wa3wsj.org/GORC_Iditraod2009.html I also plan to meet up with a group of QRP Polar Bears up on the AT at Catfish Fire Tower on Saturday and operate my Elecraft KX1 from atop the ridge for a few hours. 72/73, Ed, WA3WSJ GORC #1 PBQRP #2 ___ 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] GORC Iditarod Challenge 2009 (GIC-2009)
Hello all, Registration for the GIC 2009 is closed and it looks like we have twenty-nine GIC 2009 Mushers for the November 1st start. Seven are strictly qrp while the rest are running 25w to 100w. Mushers come from USA, Alaska, Ireland, England, France, Bulgaria and Greenland. It should be a FUN mush around the globe! If you hear a GIC Musher on the air, please give him or her a call. Yes we have one Alaskan operator who is a female musher! To all non-mushers, please remember that a GIC Musher may only contact hams in the country he or she is at on the course. So if a musher is calling Canada only, all others don't count as points, but he or she may contact anyone for qsl purposes etc. Here's the GIC 2009 Course: USA, Canada, Alaska, Russia, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Greenland For additional information about this unique event click on the link below. http://www.wa3wsj.org/GORC_Iditraod2009.html 72/73, Ed, WA3WSJ GORC #001 ___ 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] WA3WSJ's AT QRP Hike in PA
Hello all, This past weekend I was joined by Scott, N3SW, as we hiked twenty-one miles on the Appalachian Trail from Pine Grove State Park to Caledonia State Park here in Pennsylvania. The scenery was just beautiful with the fall leaf colors on all the mountains we hiked over and through. The first day we hiked around 4.5 miles to Toms Run Shelters. These two shelters looked new! I put up my tent and Scott slept in his hammock. Friday night I worked N4BP in the contest and later we just sat by the campfire and then to bed in around 35' weather. Saturday we awoke to just above freezing temperatures, but clear blue skies. We eat breakfast and then hiked around 6.5 miles to Birch Run Shelter. Again this shelter looks new! Scott and myself found a nice campsite about 100 yards from the shelter to set up camp. After setting up our camp, we played radio and I worked W8AT! How about that call W8(AT)! Yes my Elecraft Pimped-Out KX1 worked great the entire hike. Oh yes, I forgot to mention that I forgot my BW Antenna, but Scott had an extra Norcal Doublet so I used that antenna on 30m. Saturday night we again made a nice campfire and sat around the fire talking and listening to the Penn State Football game and later the baseball game. It was a great evening and the fire kept us warm. Sunday we packed up and hiked some gorgeous trail with elevations over two thousand feet. This section was a ten-mile hike back to Caledonia S.P. The hike was great as we met lots of people on the trail and at the shelters. We met two grandparents shadowing their grandson and his dog as they hiked the AT, a group of seven girls, a south-bounder and many more. It was a great experience that will forever stay with me. Thank you Scott, N3SW, for hiking with me. If you want to view some pictures of this great hike, just click on the link below. http://wa3wsj.homestead.com/Hiking.html 72, Kangaroo Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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
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Hello all, I will again operate in the Polar Bear Moonlight Madness Event, PBMME, this Saturday, October 18th. As usual, the first person who works WA3WSJ while I'm backpacking on the AT this Saturday, will receive a 1996 Proof Canadian $2 Polar Bear Coin. It's a beauty and it's yours if you work me first! I'll be operating the PBMME on 20m, 30m and 40m around the qrp frequencies. This PB Coin comes in its own box and has a clear, round, plastic enclosure to keep it clean. In fact because this is the FIRST PBMME of the 2009 season, I'll throw in a sterling silver keychain to mount your new PB Coin so you can keep it with you. I have one and it reminds me of the Polar Bear Ops every day! Keep an ear out for WA3WSJ using my pimped-out Elecraft KX1. http://www.wa3wsj.homestead.com/ 72, Ed, WA3WSJ PB #2 ___ 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] AT QRP Hike During PBMME!
Hello all, Listen for Scott, N3SW and Ed, WA3WSJ operating from the Appalachian Trail starting Friday evening and ending Sunday Morning. We will hike the AT from Pine Grove Furnace S.P to Caledonia S. P. here in PA. We both will operate our Elecraft KX1s while at the shelters. Look for WA3WSJ and N3SW on 20m, 30m and 40m cw around the qrp frequencies. N3SW might have 80m too? On Saturday afternoon and early evening listen for us operating the Polar Bear Moonlight Madness Event from Birch Run Shelter on the AT. We will also operate Sunday morning. This will be around a 20-mile AT hike and we both should enjoy the leaves as they are turning bright colors about now! Hope to hear your call through my headphones on the AT. http://wa3wsj.homestead.com/ 72, Kangaroo Ed, WA3WSJ GORC #001 PB #002 ___ 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] WA3WSJ Oct 17-20 AT QRP Hike
Hello all, I'm tentatively planning the third-leg of my four-part hike series to the Maryland State Line. I started this hike on the NJ/PA AT Line with two other hams, but it's just me and my dog Trevor Boy now! I'll start my AT hike at Pine Grove Furnace S.P. on Friday, October 17th. I'll then hike four miles on the AT to Toms Run Shelters and spend the night. Saturday I'll hike around 6.5 miles to Birch Run Shelters and operate the Polar Bear Moonlight Madness Event from this shelter. Sunday, I plan to hike 7.5 miles to Quarry Gap Shelters to take a break. Depending on how I feel, I'll either spend the night or hike the extra two miles down to Caledonia S.P. to my truck and back home. I hope to work many while hiking this leg of my Footsteps to Maryland Hike Series. http://wa3wsj.homestead.com/Hiking.html I'll be using my Elecraft KX1 and my Black Widow Vertical on the hike. One more hike to finish off PA!!! 72/73, Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] GIC-2009 Mushers
Hello fellow GORCers and all, You may have noticed that GORC is sponsoring the GORC Iditarod 2009 Challenge or GIC-2009. This should be an exciting event with many challenges. Did I say challenges? Yes with Global warming and ice melt, the GIC should prove very interesting. Did you read about the ice in the Artic not freezing and opening water routes! How about the huge crack in an iceberg in Greenland. These might prove to be challenges to the mushers. To date we have seven mushers with W8HL having his lead dog weighing in at 75 pounds! That's a BIG DOG! Remember resgistration for the GIC-2009 closes on October 1st, 2008. http://www.wa3wsj.org/GORC_Iditraod2009.html 72/73, Ed, WA3WSJ GIC Musher #1 ___ 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] GORC Iditarod 2009 Challenge Mushers
Hello all, The GIC-2009 has three mushers that have registered for the challenge. On the starting line and waiting for the start gun are: Musher #1: WA3WSJ Musher #2: M5PLY Musher #3: NT3O All have sent in their applications and are ready to race their sleds and dogs around the globe! Please remember that October 1st, 2008 is the deadline for GORC to receive your entry application. For additional info about this very unique amateur radio challenge click on the link. http://www.wa3wsj.org/GORC_Iditraod2009.html 72/73, Ed, WA3WSJ The Big GORC #001 ___ 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] GORC Iditarod 2009 Challenge Online!
Hello all, The Great Outdoors Radio Club - GORC pronounced (GORK) now has the GORC Iditarod 2009 Challenge Website online! The GIC-2009 is the amateur radio version of the real race held in Alaska. To enter this challenge and for additional information, please click on the link. http://www.wa3wsj.org/GORC_Iditraod2009.html 72/73, Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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
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Hello all QRPers, While this isn't a QRP Event, QRPers are encourged to enter! This is an early announcement to all GORC Members to keep an eye or ear out for the GORC Iditarod 2009 Challenge! What is it? How do I enter it? What is the prize? Yes, many questions that will come soon. What is it? -- It's a race around the world during the winter months on your dog sled. The race will take place through the frozen parts of the world as you mush your way across the globe. Don't worry you won't have to actually race a dog sled, but you will have to make contacts around the world! GORC Iditarod 2009 Challenge Date: 11/01/08 to 03/31/09 Bands: 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m Modes: SSB, CW, PSK31 Power: 100w or less RACE COURSE: 1.Canada 2.Alaska 3.Russia 4.Finland 5.Sweden 6.Norway 7.Iceland 8.Greenland All mushers MUST make one qso in each country in the proper order. No musher shall advance to the next station (country) without first contacting 1, then 2 then 3 etc. All mushers must sign up before October 1, 2007. No late entries will be allowed to mush. Your sled will be your radio and the power output you use. Your dogs will be your antennas! The more power you use, the heavier the sled and the less points you will receive for each contact. Heavy antennas mean heavy dogs and less points! You may stay at each station as long as you like and make contacts, but remember, this is a race and the earlier you finish the more points you will receive at the finish. Also any contacts made while you are portable count extra! You don't have to finish the course, but you'll loose lots of points. All Mushers will receive a nice certificate upon FINISHING the course. First Place will receive a beautiful ICE-Like Trophy! GORC Members are extra points! To enter all mushers must fill out an entry form that will soon be placed on the GORC Website http://www.wa3wsj.org/GORC.html (I'll be busy preparing my dogs and sled) More details later! 72/73, Ed, WA3WSJ The Big GORC ___ 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] N0B - CO 14er Event Station on MT.
Just worked N0B 14.060mhz 18:18utc 8/10/2008 Go get them up on the mountain! 72, Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] New -- The Great Outdoors Radio Club - GORC!
Hello, If you operate portable or would like to operate portable or love the outdoors, check out a new club that's for all portable operators. Its called GORC pronounced (GORK). Do you like cw, ssb, rtty,psk31 etc? Maybe you love to operate QRP in the great outdoors? Check us out as we plan to have lots of FUN! http://www.wa3wsj.org/GORC.html 73, Ed, WA3WSJ GORC #001 ___ 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] WA3WSJ Portable from Delaware!
Hello all, Look for WA3WSJ/p operating cw and ssb in the mornings and psk31 in the evenings from Lewes, DE. I will be there on vacation from 7/12 to 7/19. Look for WA3WSJ on 20m, 30m and 40m around the qrp frequencies and on .070 psk31 frequencies. Hope to work many while at the shore! http://www.wa3wsj.org/GORC_Home.html 73, Ed, WA3WSJ GORC # 001 ___ 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] WA3WSJ PSK31, SSB CW Portable in Delaware!
Hello all, Please look for WA3WSJ/p operating psk31, cw and ssb from the Lewes, Delaware. I'll be on a family vacation and will be on the air in the every evening from about 22:00utc until 02:00utc. I will be on psk31, but do some cw and ssb work to. Look for me in the mornings too around 12:00utc on cw and ssb. WA3WSJ/p Lewes, DE 7/12 to 7/19 20m, 30m, 40m Rigs: Icom 703+ Elecraft KX1 Antenna BW Vertical ___ 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] The Great Outdoors Radio Club
If you like to operate portable, maybe you would be interested in this club. http://www.wa3wsj.org/GORC.html 72, Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ: 2nd Leg of Footsteps to Maryland AT QRP Hike
Hello all, I finished the first leg (27M) of my Four-Part Footsteps to Maryland AT QRP Hike. I now will hike and play qrp on the second leg. The plan is to hike from Boiling Springs, PA to Pine Grove Furnace State Park, PA. This will be around a twenty-mile hike on the Appalachian Trail. I will take my Pimped-Out Elecraft KX1 Radio with me and operate late afternoons, early evenings and mornings. Listen for WA3WSJ around 7.030mhz, 10.117mhz and 14.060mhz. Call:WA3WSJ Dates: 6/11 - 6/14 Place: Appalachian Trail in PA Freq:7.030mhz, 10.117mhz 14.060mhz +- qrm I will send out my special Kangaroo Ed QSL Card to all who send me a qsl card. Check it out at http://wa3wsj.homestead.com 72, Kangaroo Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ: NorCal S8 Sig Gen Sold!
Hello all, Boy, I received MANY emails from ops wanting this kit! The kit is sold to Bruce, N1RX and thanks to all for the interest. 72, Kangaroo Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] NorCal S-9 Signal Generator For Sale
Hello all, I have an unopened Norcal S-9 Signal Generator Kit for sale. First $20.00 grabs it! I prefer PayPal, but check will do. 72, Kangaroo Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ's PA QRP Hike
Hello all, Well I hiked 27-miles in four days and met a bunch of interesting people. In fact I met a ham at the ATC Headquarters in Boiling Springs and another ham on the trail. I hiked from Duncannon, PA to Boiling Springs, PA and had a real blast. I also took my pimped-out KX1 with me and made contacts along the Appalachian Trail. This hike was the first in a series of four hikes I'm calling my Footsteps into Maryland Series of hikes. I started this PA AT Hike a few years ago and hope to finish off Pennsylvania soon. The scenery was just awesome! The weather was great and the AT just fabulous for this hike. If anyone wants to view pictures of my hike, just click on the link below. http://www.wa3wsj.homestead.com 72, Kangaroo Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] Elecraft K3 Wait and Wait and Wait!
Hello Drew, AF2Z I plunked down over $1300 for a deposit on my K3, but after waiting five months and then calling Elecraft they told me to wait another three months. That was a total wait of 8-months! At the five-month point I told Elecraft to cancel the order and send my money back. I then went out and bought an Icom 703+ and just love this little radio. It's no K3, but for less than $700 it's worth the money. I still plan to buy a K3, but I WILL NOT WAIT MONTHS to receive it. Elecraft doesn't have their act together concerning the K3. This is from an op who built a K1, K2 and a KX1. I'm VERY disappointed in Elecraft selling the K3 before they were geared up for production. When Elecraft has a K3 ON-THE-SHELF I might buy one. 72, Ed, WA3WSJ ** Yeah, that's right... most of us took a crash course in CW, learning it overnight. Then worked all band DXCC the next day. And we expect the solar flux to be at 300 in another week here or so. So where's our K3's? We didn't become ham radio operators because we like to wait around for stuff. No sir. 73, Drew AF2Z ___ 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] WA3WSJ's AT QRP Hike
Hello all, Look for Kangaroo Ed, WA3WSJ hiking the AT here in Pennsylvania starting Thursday, 5/22 until Sunday, 5/25. I'll be hiking and playing qrp with my pimped-out Elecraft KX1 Radio. Look for me on CW around 7.030mhz, 10.117mhz and 14.060mhz. If the bands are to busy with the contest, I'll stay on 30m around 10.117mhz +- qrm. This is the fist of a series of hikes to finish off the AT here in PA. I'm calling the four hikes my Footsteps to Maryland Series of hikes. For more information check out my website at: http://wa3wsj.homestead.com/ I'll also be sending out my special Kangaroo Ed QSL Card to all who work me while I'm on the AT. The link above shows this unique card. 72, Kangaroo Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ's PA AT QRP Hike
I've been trying to hike my next PA AT Section, but the weather has been wet and damp here. Looks like Thursday through Sunday will be nice weather here in Pennsylvania so I'm planning my next hike. I only have four more Appalachian Trail Hikes left to do and then I'll finish off PA! So listen for Kangaroo Ed, WA3WSJ hiking the AT and playing QRP. If the contest has 40m (7.030) and 20m (14.060) all tied up, look for WA3WSJ on 30m around 10.116 mhz +- qrm. I'll be using my Pimped Out KX1 and my Black Widow Vertical without a pole on the AT. Hope to hear many familiar calls while I'm out on the AT. Date: 5/22 - 5/25 Time: mornings ~ 8am-9am evenings 7pm-9pm Call: WA3WSJ QTH: PA AT near Carlisle, PA Bands: 14.060, 7.030 10.116mhz p.s. I'll be sending out my special Kangaroo Ed AT QSL Card to all who work me. Look at it on the link below. http://wa3wsj.homestead.com/index.html Life is Short So Enjoy 72, Kangaroo Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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
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Hello all, Do you have an Icom 703 and want to use a digital voice recorder (DVR) with it? Don't want to spend a wad of money? Check out how I used my MP3 player as a cool DVR for my Icom 703 Plus. I use it on the air on ssb and it plays VERY nicely on the air. http://wa3wsj.homestead.com/IC-703.html 72, Kangaroo Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ Black Widow Vertical Page Updated!
Hello all, I've updated my BW Page so have a look. http://wa3wsj.homestead.com/BW.html 72, Kangaroo Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ Black Widow Vertical Article Update
Hello all, I just added a page to my WA3WSJ Black Widow Vertical Antenna File. http://www.wa3wsj.homestead.com/ 72, Kangaroo Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ Opens Black Widow Antenna Page!
Hello all, Because a large number of ops can't read a pdf file, I'm constructing a WA3WSJ Black Widow Antenna Page. This site is a work in progress so check back to see things as I add information about this wonderful antenna. http://wa3wsj.homestead.com/ 72, Kangaroo Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ's AT Hike Cancelled - Bad Weather
Hello all, I cancelled my first Footsteps to Maryland QRP Hike because of predicted bad weather in the Harrisburg, PA area. I will plan this hike soon as I need to get it in to finish hiking the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania. 72, Kangaroo Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ: Tent LED Light - Great!
Hello all, I'll be hiking the AT here in Pennsylvania this weekend so I've been stocking up on some trail food etc. While at Dick's Sporting Goods today, I found a very cool tent light that hangs from the gear loft loop of your tent. It has 24 ultra-bright LEDs in a circle and will last 30 hours on four AAs. It's 5 in diameter, .75 thick and weighs in at 6.5 oz with the batteries. I just returned home and installed the batteries in it. Then I turned it on and WOW! It should fill my entire two-man tent with light for operating qrp! This light look like a winner for $9.99. Field Stream 24 LED Camping Light. http://wa3wsj.homestead.com/ 72, Kangaroo Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] NK8Q on AT with KX1 Now! 7:51pm
Hello all, Grab Mark, NK8Q on 10.106mhz. He's on the Appalachian Trail in PA. 72, Ed , WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ Black Widow Vertical Article Online!
Hello all, I received numerous emails wanting me to post details of my Black Widow Vertical Antenna. I've added a file on my website which describes how to make one. Please remember that an analyzer should be used to check the coils for resonance at the frequency you want the lowest swr. Also remember that this antenna is made for QRP, but will work at 100w for casual operation - no 100w contest operation as the coil will heat up. Now get out there and have FUN! http://www.wa3wsj.homestead.com/ 72, Kangaroo Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ: 3-Band No Pole Vertical for the Trail
Hi fellow QRPers, Today I was testing out my Black Widow Vertical before I hit the Appalachian Trail next weekend. I threw the coil up at four feet using 25lb test fishing line and hooked up the radiator and six radials. It loaded up on 20m, 30m and 40m perfectly without using the tuner in my KX1! My worst SWR was 1.4:1 on 40m with 20m 1.0:1 and 30m 1.2:1. I then tuned around and heard 9A2HF Franc, from Croatia from my backyard. I called him and we had a nice QSO. He gave me a 589 with QSB. My whole antenna weighs in at less than one-pound excluding the 25' of coax! I'll use this antenna for my up-coming AT hike. If you hear WA3WSJ next weekend - work me for a nice Kangaroo Ed QSL Card. http://wa3wsj.homestead.com/ 72, Kangaroo Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ's QRP AT PA Hike
Hello all, I'll start my AT hike in Duncannon, PA and hike into Boiling Springs, PA four days later. Keep an ear out for me in the mornings and evenings. Here's my hike schedule: Friday, 4/25: Cove Mtn Shelter on AT Sat., 4/26: Darlington Shelter on AT Sun., 4/27: US Rt.11 Motel Monday, 4/28: Boiling Springs, PA I should be on the air around 8am and 7pm EDT. Look for me around 14.060, 10.116 and 7.030mhz. If you work me, I'll qsl to you with my custom Kangaroo Ed QSL Card- hi! http://www.wa3wsj.homestead.com 72, Kangaroo Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ - ARRL HF Awards Manager Web Page
Hello all, If interested, please check out my new ARRL WA3WSJ HF Awards Manager Web Page. http://wa3wsj.homestead.com/HFManager.html 72, Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] KX1 Internal 11.8v Li-Ion Battery and Solar Charger Update
Hello all, I've had numerous requests from keep ops to keep you updated on my KX1 internal 11.8v Li-ion Battery Modification and my Solar Panel Charger for it. I just updated the results of playing around with a small solar panel to charge the internal battery. I hope you enjoy the results. http://wa3wsj.homestead.com/WA3WSJQRP.html 72, Kangaroo Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ: Footsteps Into Maryland
Hello all, I've revised my hike schedule. As I looked at the distance I need to cover this season, it was obvious to me that I needed to start in April. This gives me some room to move the dates back or forward -hi! If you would like to see the new four-hike series that I call my Footsteps Into Maryland Hike, click on the link below. As always, I plan to take my KX1 on the trail with me. http://wa3wsj.homestead.com/Hiking.html 72, Roo Bear Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] KX1 and Solar Panel
Hello all, I plan to conduct some tests. I have a small solar panel that puts out 50ma maximum. I'll connect it to my pimped-out KX1 and see how it charges the 11.8v Li-Poly Battery. More to come... 72, Kangaroo Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ's PA AT Hike
Hello fellow QRPers, Some of you might know that I like to hike and operate qrp. Well, I started a planned Appalachian Trail Hike across Pennsylvania a few years ago and I plan to finish it this year! I'm closing in on the State of Maryland -hi! If you want to see my last AT section, click the link below to view the AT Map of my LAST SECTION! Before I leave to hike some of it, I'll post details on my website and on a few reflectors. Hope to work you from the AT! http://wa3wsj.homestead.com/Hiking.html 72, Kangaroo Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ's New AT QSL Card
Hello all, If you work WA3WSJ while I'm on the trail, I'll send you my new WA3WSJ AT QSL Card. Click on the link below to view it. http://wa3wsj.homestead.com/ 72, Roo Bear Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] Is the K3 shipping estimate really accurate?
Hello, Elecraft's shipping estimates are not accurate. I had ordered a K3 from them in August of last year with 50% deposit. I waited no word, I waited , no word. I then called them in late December and was told, sometime after February of next year. I then pulled my K3 order and asked for my $1300 back. Since then I have purchased a radio that I really love. I might still purchase a K3, but not until Elecraft gets their act together and has them ON THE SHELF. I'm now looking to buy a HF/VHF/UHF rig, so the K3 will wait for a couple of years. That's probably how long it will take them to have a K3 on the shelf. Elecraft was not ready to start selling K3s and they know it. This situation has left me with, a bad taste in my mouth concerning Elecraft. Oh yes, I have built a K1, K2 and a KX1. All are great radios and all arrived here in a REASONABLE time period. I can't say that for their K3. 72, Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] New IC-703+ is Great!
Hello all, I tried to purchase a K3 last year, but it wasn't going to happen until? I then purchased an Icom 703+. This little beauty is just fantastic! I've been playing with it for about a month now and I really like it. Here's what I don't like: 1.menus (I'm use to them by now) 2.Can't easily connect a paddle with a computer.(change menu on fly) 3.only one antenna connector Here's what I like: 1.Price: $699 2.size 3.construction is very nice (solid) 4.auto tuner (best I've used to date) 5.internal keyer works great Overall I really like my 703+, but it's no K3. But, I also bought it off the self-hi! I plan to use this rig portable not backpacking as it's to much for that. My KX1 will always go with me on the trail. I sold my K1 and K2 anticipating a purchase of a K3. For now, this won't probably happen for another year now. I'll wait until the K3 can be purchased off the self - maybe two years? So if anyone needs a portable rig, I would recommend the Icom 703 Plus. p.s. Just worked Hawaii from Pennsylvania with the 703+ on 20m CW 5W! 703+ receiver sensitivity is just great! 72, Ed, WA3WSJ (waiting for my K3) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Another Mod to my Pimped Out KX1
Hello fellow PBs, Yes I've added yet another modification to my already pimped-out KX1. I have trouble zero-beating signals so I installed a K6XX Visual CW Indicator in my KX1. This allows me to tune to within +- 20hz on a signal and all I have to do is tune until the LED starts blinking to the cw. I used the map light on my KX1 as my indicator, but as many of you know, it's on the front side of the KX1. When out in the field I grew tired of always lifting my KX1 to see the LED. So I bent the Map Light LED straight up and drilled a hole in the top cover of my KX1. Boy, what a nice difference! I now can easily see the LED while tuning. If I need a map light, hardly never, I can still just point the KX1 where I need it. I almost always wear a LED headlamp at night out on the trail. I'm now looking for a small 1/4 black hole plug to insert in the empty LED hole. http://www.polarbearqrp.org 72, Roo Bear Ed, WA3WSJ PB # 2 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 - Can't ship them out the door?
Hello all, I grew tired of waiting for a K3. Called Elecraft today and they said my August order would not be shipped out until after January sometime. Never heard of ordering a radio and having to wait around six months for it - maybe longer! I cancelled my order and asked for my deposit back. To bad Elecraft can't ship their premier product out the door in a timely manner. And yes I've been a big fan after building a K2, K1 and KX1. So now I'll Xmas shop for a new rig! It won't be a K3 - to bad. 72, Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] New QRP Club!
Hello fellow QRPers, I would like to announce the formation of the Polar Bear QRP Club. The PB QRP Club originated from the EPA QRP Club, but has grown over the years. It was time to make it a club instead of a program. Many thanks go to Ron, WB3AAL, for all his hard work nurturing the PB Program from a cub into a bear. If you would like to see what the Polar Bear QRP Club is all about, click on the link below. http://www.polarbearqrp.org 72, Roo Bear Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] Tri-Band Dipole 20m,30m 40m
Hello all, I had a number of emails asking for more information about this antenna so here it is! http://www.wa3wsj.homestead.com/QRP.html 72, Roo Bear Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ's December PB QRP QSL
Hello all, Take a look at my new PB QSL Card that I'll send out to all who contact me in December. Just click on my PB Page and then Roo Bear Ed's news to view! http://www.wa3wsj.homestead.com 72, Roo Bear Ed, WA3WSJ PB # 2 ___ 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] Tri-Band Dipole and KX1!
Hello all, I've been hiking with Guy, N7UN, and as some of you know he's a rocket on the trail. He usually brings along a tri-band diople to use on the trail. His dipole is a 40m dipole and he just connects less wire for 30m and 20m. I thought I'd build one and try it out. I started with a 20m diople and tuned it. The wire is # 24 gauge stranded whit with 19 strands. For the center I used a panel mount BNC connector. After tuning 20m, I tied a fishing swivel to the 20m end and also installed a female snap connector. I then did the same for the 30m connecting wire, but used a male snap connector on both wire ends. I then connected the wires and tuned 30m. Next I did the same for 40m. I now have a dipole that works great with my KX1 on 20m, 30m and 40m. If I want to work 20m only, I just put up the basic diople. If I want 20m 30m, I add a short piece to both ends. If I want 20m, 30m and 40m, I then add the last wire piece on both ends. Or, I can put the dipole up as a 40m antenna and just disconnect the jumpers to change bands. In fact I just worked VE2PID on 40m. The whole antenna without coax weighs-in at around 3 oz or less. Thanks for the idea Guy, N7UN! 72, Roo Bear Ed, WA3WSJ PB # 2 ___ 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] KX1 Internal 12V 1.5AH Battery etc. -- cool!
Hello all, Check out my WA3WSJ's Place Website. I just added a PDF file on how to install a 12V 1.5AH battery in your KX1. You can even charge it from the external connector too! QST ran my similar article in the November issue, but I've added more since that article. http://www.wa3wsj.homestead.com/QRP.html 72, Ed, WA3WSJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 CW Indicator?
Hello all, Does the K3 have a CW indicator for tuning onto a cw station? Ed, WA3WSJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Current Draw?
Hello all, I ordered my K3 in August. I tried to find the specs on the current draw in Rx and TX, but no joy. Why aren't these specs listed on the data sheet? 72, Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] Polar Bear QRP Hunt!
Hello, Please join the hunt for Polar Bears! On Saturday, October 27th, 2007 we start yet another Polar Bear Moonlight Madness Event Season. QRPers known as Polar Bears will go out into the Full moon night and operate our QRP radios. This is really a fun event and all QSOs are not contest-type QSOs, but raw chews! To find out more about this unique event, go to the EPA QRP Club's Polar Bear Site. http://www.n3epa.org/Pages/PolarBear.htm For this first PBMME of the season, the four founding bears will be operating from Pulpit Rock on the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania. Some will drive up the mountain while others will hike the 2.5 miles to the summit. I'll hike to the summit so why not give me a qso for the effort! Most of the polar bears will setup in a large field on the summit known as the Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society Site. http://www.lvaas.net/index.html?content=pulpit Why not bag a Polar Bear Saturday night during the hunt? 72, Roo Bear Ed, WA3WSJ PB # 2 ___ 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] WA3WSJ's Place : new website!
Hello all, I now have a new website called WA3WSJ's Place. I just started it so it needs more work, but if you're interested, take look. p.s. I activated my Polar Bear Page -hi! http://hstrial-ebreneiser.homestead.com/index.html 72, Roo Bear Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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
[qrp-l.org] W3P/SCH in PA QSO Party!
Hello all, The NT3V Contest Team has been selected to operate a PA QSO Party Bonus Station this year. We are all very honored to have been selected to operate as one of five W3P PA QSO Party Bonus Stations. We will setup our W3P Bonus Station at the Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation in Schuylkill County. Look for us on ssb, cw and psk31. The ops for the stations will be NT3V, WR1B, W3UM, WA3WSJ, NZ3G and KB3GWY. We will be operating from a cabin up on a mountain in Schuylkill County and it will be a blast! What a collection of operators and skills for this station. If you hear W3P/SCH, please give us a call and collect your 200 extra bonus points per band per mode -hi! Here's a breakdown of who does want: Phone: NT3V, NZ3G, WR1B KB3GWY CW : W3UM WA3WSJ PSK31: WA3WSJ Head Cook: WA3WSJ Yes, I will do all the cooking for this motley crew! Friday night we head over to Tamaqua, PA for a full course Italian dinner with ALL the extras. We then will drive to the cabin and do some final checks on the equipment. Saturday morning final checks and then start the Party. Saturday night I cook steaks with mushrooms and all the fix'ns! Sunday eat eat and eat and oh yes operate the Party hi! If you hear us, stop by and kick your feet up awhile as this is the friendly QSO party. It's also the PA QSO Party's 50th Anniversary. CQ CQ CQ Party de W3P! 73, Ed, WA3WSJ ___ http://mail.qrp-l.org/mailman/listinfo/qrp-l_qrp-l.org
[Elecraft] WA3WSJ: K3 sounds wonderful - if I only had one!
Hello all, Still reading reports about the K3s. Sounds like it will be worth the wait. 72, Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ's K3 Site
Hello all, Check out my K3 Web Page. I just had to add the picture! http://www.wa3wsj.com/K3.html 72, Ed,WA3WSJ K3 # ? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] WA3WSJ: K3 vs Yaesu FT-450AT
I sold my K1, K2 and TS-570D to buy an Elecraft K3, but it looks like I won't have one in the near future? I haven't looked at the Elecraft Site for some time now, but it looks like they are having problems producing the K3 in a timely manner. I only have my KX1 left to play outside qrp, but I do need a full portable HF rig too. How does the Yaesu FT-450AT compare to the K3? Also, can the K3 operate with a SCS Pactor Modem for HF WL2K? 73, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ: Just ordered my K3!
Hello all, Well I thought about the K3 and compared it to other rigs. I just ordered my K3. Here's what I ordered: K3/100 1 K3 100W Xcvr. (Modular Kit) K3DEP1 K3 50% Deposit (Thanks!) KAT3 1 K3 ATU (Modular Kit) KBPF31 K3 Gen. Cov. RX Module KDVR31 K3 Dig. Voice Recorder KFL3A-2.1K 1 K3 2.1 kHz, 8 pole filter KFL3A-5001 K3 500 Hz, 5 pole filter KUSB 1 Univ. Ser Bus Adapt. MH2 1 Hand Mic. for K2/K3. Looks like it will come in at around $2,526.00. Not a cheap rig, but it should be nice! Ordered 8/20/2007 -- now the wait begins!!! 72, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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] Zero-Beating Made Easy!
Hello all, Don't worry about zero-beating to find the other ops frequency! Just add a K6XX CW Visual Indicator to your K1, K2 or KX1. All you do is tune onto a signal until the LED starts flashing to the cw. That's it - your within +- 20hz of him! The EPA QRP Club will begin selling the kits in a week or so. Nice small board that nicely fits into most rigs. If you want a look at my kit installed in my KX1 go to: http://www.wa3wsj.com/KX1.html http://www.n3epa.org 72, Ed,WA3WSJ - ___ 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] WA3WSJ's Place - Do you have the Knack?
Hello all, I've changed my website. If you're interested in looking at it, just click on the link. Caution! A sound file will play to find out if YOU have -- The Knack. http://www.wa3wsj.com 72, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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] Polar Bear Summer Gathering
Hello all, Take a look at my WA3WSJ Polar Bear Website as I have updated it with info about the Summer Polar Bear QRP Gathering. http://www.wa3wsj.com/files/PolarBear2007.html 72, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ: K6XX Visual CW Kits Gone!
Hello all, Boy, all my spare K6XX Visual CW Indicator Kits are gone! If anyone wants one of these really neat little kits, send an email to the EPA QRP Club as they will take over selling these kits! Yes, I put one in my K1 then my K2 and now in my KX1 and all work great. All you do is tune onto a station until you see the LED flashing to the CW. That's it no zero beating or messing around. You will be within +- 20hz of the cw station! Give the EPA QRP Club a week or so before they offer these little nifty SMD kits. This is a great kit to build as a start into SMT Technology! Remember you can mount this kit in any CW rig as all it takes is power and audio. For now you can still check it out on my website, but I took off all the PayPal links. Look for the EPA QRP Club to offer these kits soon. http://www.wa3wsj.com http://www.n3epa.org 72, Ed,WA3WSJ 73, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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] KX1 12V Power Mod Update.
Hello all, I recently modified my KX1 or should I say my pimped-out KX1. I bought six AA-size Li-ion 3.7V/750mah batteries. I installed them into each battery holder, but wired the two battery holders in parallel instead of in series. I now have a 1.5AH internal battery in my KX1. To ensure all works safely, I also installed a protection pcb. This pcb monitors the charge current and ensures each cell is properly charged . It also protects the battery and the radio should a short occur in the radio. It simply shuts off 12v power to the rig and will not allow power to the rig until the short is removed. I tested this by shorting the 12 + and - leads going to the radio. My KX1 simply turned off and would not turn on. I then removed the short and turned on the KX1 -- all ok. On my last AT hike with my KX1 the rig shut off? I had to reset the protection PCB. After doing so all worked great. Don't know why it shut down as this was the first time that happened in many trips. Maybe two hours of sending CQ? Today I installed a reset switch to reset the protection PCB should this happen again. I took a dremel tool and cut off a tiny switch on a fuel gauge PCB I don't use to display the battery charge. The result is a smd switch already mounted on a PCB about a 1/4 square and about .2 in height. Perfect for a reset switch in my KX1. All this is mounted on the bottom battery lid and fits nicely into the KX1. I'll soon post pictures of my KX1 reset switch modification on my website. http://www.wa3wsj.com/KX1-12vPower.html 72, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ Trevor Boy's PA AT Hike Continues!
Hello all, After injuring my back during a fall on my last hike, I'm now ready to continue my AT hike across Pennsylvania. I'll be hiking from Swatara Gap State Park to Rt 325 along the AT. This will be a 16.5-mile hike and I plan to sleep on the trail one night. After I finish this section, I'll have hiked from the PA/NJ Line to the Town of Duncannon, PA. I also have played QRP the whole way -hi! I've been trying to hike these sections for so long that my trail map is coming apart. I had to tape it back together this morning -hi! After this next hike I'll have hiked around 120 miles on the PA AT. I've hiked past thirteen Pennsylvania AT Shelters and for most of this hike Trevor Boy, my dog has been hiking with me. I must finish this hike before my faithful hiking partner gets to old. Trevor Boy is eight years old now, but still acts like a pup -hi! If the weather holds, I'll hike next week maybe Thursday and Friday. I'll post details as it gets closer to Thursday. Only around 100 miles or so to finish Pennsylvania! 72, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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] Blue Moon QRP Hike Today
Hello all, I'll be leaving the house around 1400utc and should be on the air from the AT around 1600utc. I hope to work many today from the AT here in PA. 7.030, 10.106, 14.060mhz +- qrm If you send me a QSL card, I'll send you out my special Blue Moon QRP QSL Card! http://www.wa3wsj.com/WA3WSJ-hiking.html 72, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ's Blue Moon QRP Hike Today
Hello all, Well today was one beautiful day. I took a short hike off Rt. 183 on the AT to a pond area and set up my station. I found 40m to be the only productive band as I worked about four stations in my time there. The frogs were jumping all over the place again as I arrived at the pond. Just a nice day to play qrp radio! If you worked me, just send me a qsl card and I'll send you out my special Blue Moon QRP Card. 72, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ's Blue Moon Hike Saturday.
Hello all, Since I had to cut short my earlier Blue Moon QRP Hike, I'll give it a go again this Saturday. I plan to hike into the pond area off Rt. 183 again and play QRP. WA3WSJ's Blue Moon QRP Hike Date:June 9, 2007 Time:1600utc to 1900utc Place: Appalachian Trail, PA Bands: 7.030, 10.106, 14.060mhz Special QSL Card for celebrating the Blue Moon in May of 2007 - it's COOL! I'll be using my Elecraft pimped-out KX1! To view the Blue Moon QSL Card, click on the link below. http://www.wa3wsj.com/WA3WSJ-hiking.html 72, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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] Blue Moon QRP Hike Report
Hello all, I decided to beat the traffic and left early for my Blue Moon QRP Hike on Friday. I arrived at the Rt.183 AT Trailhead around 20:30utc. I then hiked in to the pond area and surprized a rather large heron bird and a big old bull frog. The bird took off into the air and the frog just jumped into the pond with a loud splash! I set up in the shade of the trees that surrounded the pond on the west side. I started operating around 20:45utc or so. By 21:12utc I snagged my first catch of the day -hi! It was Dan,KB6NU, from MI who gave me a 459. At 21:38utc my pond fishing produced another catch. This was a big one for me WQ8RP from MI. By now the qrn was bad, but we made the contact - thanks Hank! The pond was now producing local qrm. Yes, the bull frogs started to compete with each other for the loudest crooking award! It was so bad I had to tightly fit my ear buds into my ears. Maybe they were warning of the approaching storm? I now cast again into the great ionosphere for another nibble and at 22:05utc I hooked WT8N in ME. Jack, WT8N, and myself were having a great qso, but then the wind hit. I had to cut the qso short and hike back to my truck before the storm hit. By the way, all my QSOs were on 40m as 20m and 30m produced no nibbles. I was really glad to work WQ8RP from the trail as this made my day. Five minutes after driving down the mountain, I hit the storm. I guess those bull frogs do know a thing or two -hi! 72, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ's Blue Moon QRP Hike Report
Hello all, I decided to beat the traffic and left early for my Blue Moon QRP Hike on Friday. I arrived at the Rt.183 AT Trailhead around 20:30utc. I then hiked in to the pond area and surprized a rather large heron bird and a big old bull frog. The bird took off into the air and the frog just jumped into the pond with a loud splash! I set up in the shade of the trees that surrounded the pond on the west side. I started operating around 20:45utc or so. By 21:12utc I snagged my first catch of the day -hi! It was Dan,KB6NU, from MI who gave me a 459. At 21:38utc my pond fishing produced another catch. This was a big one for me WQ8RP from MI. By now the qrn was bad, but we made the contact - thanks Hank! The pond was now producing local qrm. Yes, the bull frogs started to compete with each other for the loudest crooking award! It was so bad I had to tightly fit my ear buds into my ears. Maybe they were warning of the approaching storm? I now cast again into the great ionosphere for another nibble and at 22:05utc I hooked WT8N in ME. Jack, WT8N, and myself were having a great qso, but then the wind hit. I had to cut the qso short and hike back to my truck before the storm hit. By the way, all my QSOs were on 40m as 20m and 30m produced no nibbles. I was really glad to work WQ8RP from the trail as this made my day. Five minutes after driving down the mountain, I hit the storm. I guess those bull frogs do know a thing or two -hi! 72, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ's Blue Moon QRP Hike Today 6/1/07
Hello all, Look for WA3WSJ/p operating from the AT today. If you work me, just send me a qsl card with a SASE and I'll send you out a unique Blue Moon QRP QSL Card. To look at the card, just click on the link below. I just printed some and they look really COOL! I might arrive an hour early to beat the traffic etc. Listen around 2100utc for me on the AT. I started working part time and they wanted me to work today as I usually have Mondays and Fridays off. - I said no way! I do have my priorities in order! WA3WSJ's Blue Moon Hike June 1, 2007 2200utc to 0100utc 7.030, 10.116, 14.060mhz +- qrm http://www.wa3wsj.com/WA3WSJ-hiking.html 72, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ: Blue Moon QRP AT Hike!
Hello all, Check out the Blue Moon QRP QSL Card you can have for working me tomorrow. Click on the link below - it's so cool! Blue Moon QRP Hike June 1, 2007 2200utc to 0100utc 7.030, 10.116, 14.060mhz http://www.wa3wsj.com/WA3WSJ-hiking.html 73, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ's Blue Moon QRP Hike QSL Certificate
Hello all, To celebrate the Blue Moon on May 29, 2007 I plan to operate on the AT Friday, June 1st at a pond on the Appalachian Trail here in PA. I just put the finishing touches to my special Blue Moon QRP QSL and Certificate. It's really cool! It shows a Full Blue Moon over a lake with a Blue Moon Fairy holding a KX1 in her hand. It looks so cool! You don't want to miss out on this one so work me Friday night. By the way the lake is really a pond and I don't look nothin like that gorgeous fairy! But, my KX1 looks exactly like the one on the picture! WORK ME Friday night -- 2200utc to 0100utc 7.030, 10.116, 14.060mhz 72, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ's AT Hike QRP
Hello all, I will start my AT hike tomorrow and hike around 40 miles over four days. I'll start in the Town of Duncannon, PA and end at Swatara State Park, PA. This hike will take me through Anthony's Wilderness which is one of the most beautiful parts of the AT in PA. I'll have company as Trevor Boy, my dog, will be hiking with me. Look for me on 20m, 30, or 40m around 6-8pm and in the mornings starting Wednesday around 8am - 10am. I'll be using my KX1 with my Bead-Wire Antenna. 72, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ's Stuff on Sale - Iz Got Ta Have that K3!
Hello all, After seeing the new K3 and reading the specs, Iz just got ta have it! So I'm selling off some of my gear to finance the purchase. Kenwood TS-570D --- $700 Compaq Presario 12XL505 --- $250 755mhz Processor 4G Drive 256M RAM AC adapter Boots to C prompt - needs OS. (I can install Windows 2000 for you) Sound Card Modem Port 2ea. USB ports 1ea. Parallel Port 1ea. PCMIA Port 1ea. External Monitor Port 1ea. mouse port 1ea. 3.5 floppy drive DVD read drive Laptop is 10 out of 10 in looks. I was only owner and it looks new! I used it for PSK31 operation. The Kenwood TS-570D is a great portable rig. Rig has 500hz filter in it for CW operation. If interested, email me. First to confirm gets it! 72, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ: WL2K rig wanted
Hello all, If anyone has a Yaesu FT-2600M 2m rig or other VHF/UHF rig with a DB-9 Pin port for packet on it and you want to sale it, please email me. I'm looking for such a rig for a portable WL2K EmComm station. 72, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ: KX1 Battery
Hello all, While pack packing in the cold weather this past weekend, I noticed that my pimped-out KX1 had dropped down to 2w power output after about a hour on the air. I thought it was due to the batteries and the cold - wrong! Today I opened up my KX1 and checked each Li-ion battery with a voltmeter. One of the parallel banks had all three of the AA Li-ion 3.7v batteries reading 3.4V and the other bank 4.01V? I found that a connection on one of the battery holders had come apart and I lost one 11.8V battery bank! It came apart where the wire lug was crimped to the battery case on the + lead of one bank. Instead of having a 11.8V @ 1.5AH battery, I had a 11.8V @ 750MAH battery -hi! I fixed the connection today and all looks ok. 72, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ's PBMME Adventure
Hello all, Most of you didn't work NU3E or WA3WSJ during the PBMME and here's the reason. John, NU3E, and myself hiked the snow-covered trail 5.5 miles to Eagle's Nest Shelter on the Appalachian Trail on Saturday morning. As we arrived, the temperature was a balmy 20 degrees. We set up camp and then I fired up the KX1 and Bead-Wire Antenna. NU3E was so cold he stayed inside his sleeping bag to operate. I was inside the shelter operating my KX1. After two CQs K4BBE, calls me on 30m. I think that's his call as I'll have to look at my log. We exchange information and by now the temps are single digits! Another CQ on 20m and another hit by an N5../M! We exchange info and now the sun is just starting to set. The temperature also starts to drop even lower! It's now to cold to hold a paddle without two sets of gloves on so I call it quits on trying to make more Qs. Safety first I always say. I now need to warm up so I make myself a hot meal from one of those dried-bag meals. My Esbit stove works great as usual and the hot meal helps, but now the sun has set and it's dangerously-cold out with a slight wind. I make a campfire and it's now around 6pm or so. John comes out for around a half hour or so, but the frigid cold is to much and he retreats back to the warmth of his sleeping bag. Around 7pm I call it quits as I can no longer keep my hands from going numb! I slip into my sleeping bag to stay warm. Oh yes three couples show up at the shelter with two large dogs and see I'm in there and move down the trail towards John. I heard them yelling and scramming until 1am? Sunday morning I awake to a frozen world. The inside of my tent has ice on it and the outside of my sleeping bag is covered in ice! Being in the shelter, there wasn't enough air flow to prevent condensation. No way was I going to operate Sunday morning as the outside temperature is now zero degrees with winds. We both just wanted to pack up and get out of there. The hike out was an education on hiking in frigid weather. We had a strong wind blowing in our faces. After around a half-mile or so, I noticed or felt something odd. I couldn't feel my nose - this was a first for me! I then blew out the frozen mucus from the lining of my nose and felt much better. I should have worn my full-face ski mask. Sleeping in my new bag was good. In fact I was to warm and had to open the bag, but early Sunday morning some time I closed it up and hunkered down for the big chill! My KX1 was not bothered at all by the frigid cold as it just kept on playing. I had a good time experimenting with backing in frigid weather. Not to much radio time as it's just to cold to sit there and operate. Would I do it again? Yes, but only when the temps are in the 30s or so during the day. Evening temps don't matter much to me. Until my next adventure, 72, Ed,WA3WSJ Kangaroo Ed PB #2 ___ 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] AT PBMME QRP Backpack trip --COLD!
Here's a tentative schedule of my Eagles Nest AT QRP Hike: SATURDAY 1.Eat breakfast at Cabala's near Hamburg, PA at 10am - 10:30am EST. 2.Drive to Rt.183 and park our vehicles 11:00am. 3.Start hike to the shelter 11:00am 4.Arrive at Eagles Nest Shelter on AT 1:00pm 5.Setup camp and antennas etc. 1:30pm 6.Operate on air 2pm - 5pm 7.Dinner etc. 5:00pm -5:30pm 8.Operate on air 6:00pm - 9:00pm 9.Warm myself by the campfire 9-10pm 10. bedtime 10pm SUNDAY 1.eat breakfast 8am (I sleep in-hi!) 2.operate on air 8:30am - 10am 3.pack up camp 10am -11am 4.hike out to road 11am - 1pm 5.drive home to Super Bowl Party 1pm-2pm John's , NU3E, schedule will be similar, but he rises earlier than I do and plays radio at night longer than I do. I will work 20m,30m and 40m. Don't know what order until I see what's going on with them. 72, Ed,WA3WSJ -Original Message- From: Stephen Brandt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 1:20 PM To: Edward R. Breneiser Subject: Re: [Elecraft] AT PBMME QRP Backpack trip --COLD! Ed, Could you be a little more specific about the time? I realize that it isn't easy, but how about an estimate when to start looking for you. 73, Steve N7VS Portland, Oregon ___ 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] Eagles Nest QRP Polar Bears
Hello all, Look for John, NU3E, and myself, WA3WSJ, operating from Eagles Nest Shelter on the AT this weekend. We will hike in the 5.5 miles and setup camp at the shelter. We'll be looking to make Qs from the AT in PA. Look for us on 20m,30m and 40m. John may also work additional bands. Don't forget to look for us on Sunday morning too as we will operate until around 10am or so. I plan to make a special qsl card for this activation. The first qso I have will receive a polar bear keychain. The first UK station I work will receive a very nice Canadian Polar Bear Coin. I've been trying to give this coin away, but no UK takers to date! Where's that G-Land Polar Bear been? 72, Ed,WA3WSJ aka Kangaroo Ed PB # 2 ___ 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] AT PBMME QRP Backpack trip --COLD!
Hello all, I bought a new sleeping bag, bag liner and air mattress for this one! John, NU3E, and myself, WA3WSJ, will hike in 5.5 miles on the AT to Eagles Nest Shelter, PA late Saturday morning. We will then setup camp at the shelter. Look for us on the air Saturday late morning until Sunday morning. We plan to spend the night there! Weather forecast is for snow Friday and brutal temps in the single digits late Saturday evening into Sunday morning. Look for WA3WSJ on 20m 30m and 40m around the qrp frequencies. I will use my pimped-out KX1 with a Bead-Wire Antenna. We plan to have a campfire Saturday evening to help us stay warm. If you work us, please wait after sending your call as we will have to take off our gloves to return your call! We will truly be out-in-the-woods on this one! 72, Ed,WA3WSJ aka Kangaroo Ed PB # 2 72, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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] Polar Bear Challenge 2007!
Hello all, If you missed the previous emails about the PBC 2007, take a look at the PBC 2007 Website. We're having a blast with the competition, exercising and playing radio! You will compete with amateurs and non-amateurs worldwide! http://www.wa3wsj.com/PBChallenge2007.html 72, Ed,WA3WSJ Aka Kangaroo Ed ___ 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] Group Buy: BNC to Dual Binding Post Adapter
Hello fellow QRPers, This will be the last call for anyone who wants in on the group buy for the Male BNC to Dual Binding Post Adapters. I use this adapter for with my KX1 radio and Bead-Wire Antenna in the field. The price to date is $5.30 each shipped to you. If more buy, the price will drop even more! If you want to buy one or two etc, email me in the next day or two as I will place the order soon. 72, Ed,WA3WSJ Aka Kangaroo Ed PB # 2 ___ 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] WA3WSJ: BNC to Dual Binding Post Adapter
Hello all, Is there any interest in a group buy for BNC to Dual Binding Post Adapters? Best price found to date would be $6.00 USD including SH to you. I use one on my KX1 and Bead-Wire Antenna. http://www.wa3wsj.com/WA3WSJbead-wireAnt.html If you are interested, send me an email with call and quantity and I'll start a list. If we hit over 11, it's a go! 72, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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] Pimped Out KX1 on AT
Hello all, This past weekend I tried out my new pimped-out KX1. My newest KX1 trick is to take out the 1.5v AA batteries and install six 3.7v AA-size batteries. I just rewired the battery holders in parallel and installed a 5A protection board so the Li-ion batteries charge properly and are protected from an overload or short. This gives me an internal 11.8v 1.5AH battery inside my KX1. While hiking on the Appalachian Trail in New Jersey this weekend, I had a dozen QSOs using my KX1 with my Bead-Wire Antenna. I checked my battery in the pimped-out KX1 and it was still at 11.1v. Plenty of power for more Qs! The 2oz. Bead-Wire Antenna quickly went up and I was on the air Saturday morning making Qs. If you decide to install a few 3.7v Li-on batteries in your KX1, please check out my KX1 Pimp Pot Site. You must install a protection PCB so it is safe to charge and for shorts etc. My next KX1 Trick will be to put my pimped-out KX1 in a Pelican 1060 Micro Case for travel and hiking. http://www.wa3wsj.com/KX1-12vPower.html 72, Ed,WA3WSJ Aka Kangaroo Ed PB # 2 ___ 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] KX1 Internal Battery Trick!
Hello all, Well my KX1 is all just about all pimped-out! I just finished installing my internal Li-ion 11.8V 1.5AH Battery etc. Take a look my KX1 Battery Trick! http://www.wa3wsj.com/KX1-12vPower.html 72, Ed,WA3WSJ Aka Kangaroo Ed PB # 2 ___ 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] WA3WSJ: Heavy-weight KX1!
Hello all, Yes my pimped-out KX1 now weighs in at just under one pound! I installed a K6XX Visual CW Indicator, the power modification and now 6ea 3.7V AA batteries in the two AA holders to form a 1.5ah 11.8v internal battery. I just can't fit any more into my KX1! I'll put my KX1 Battery Modification on my website soon. http://www.wa3wsj.com/KX1.html 72, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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
[QRP-L] Polar Bear Challenge 2007 Entries
Hello all, Please take a look at the PBC Website and click on PBC Points Standings Excel or PBC Standings Word Document. http://www.wa3wsj.com/PBChallenge2007.html If you have entered, but don't see your call or name, send me an email - I missed you. Also, some who have entered the PBC have not joined the PBC Yahoo Group Reflector. This is the last email that will be sent through other reflectors. Join the PBC Reflector now. Don't miss out on the FUN! To all the other reflectors - thank you for your patience. This will be the last PBC Email sent through your reflector. 72, Ed,WA3WSJ Aka Kangaroo Ed __ QRP-L mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/qrp-l Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Elecraft] Amateurs Polar Bear Challenge
Hello all! Just to let everyone know that the Polar Bear Challenge now has a Yahoo Group. If you wish to join in on the fun please join the PBC 2007 by going to: http://www.wa3wsj.com/PBchallenge2007.html To subscribe to the PBC Yahoo Group go to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 72, Ed,WA3WSJ Aka Kangaroo Ed PB # 2 ___ 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] QRP: Who'd DOin All the Work Audio File
Hello QRPers! If you want a good laugh, listen to the audio on my QRP Page as it loads up. http://www.wa3wsj.com/WA3WSJ-MyQRPworld.html Happy New Year to all! 72, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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] Polar Bear Challenge 2007 Info
Hello all, Please remember that you must send me, WA3WSJ, an PBC Entry form to enter PBC 2007. I've received many emails stating they will participate, but you need to email or send, WA3WSJ, an entry form to participate. http://www.wa3wsj.com/PBChallenge2007.html Grab an entry form and email to me at: http://www.wa3wsj.com/PBChallengeEntrySheet2007.html 1.We now have our very first European PBC 2007 Entry - OK1RP! 2.We also have one ARLHS Member entered in the PBC! Now the question is - who will take the Alpha Bear Trophy? It will be a very nice award so - do you have what it takes? Coming soon - a Yahoo Group PBC 2007 Reflector. This will get all the emails off these reflectors. Thanks for understanding guys. 72, Ed,WA3WSJ Aka Kangaroo Ed PB # 2 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE: QRO who works?
Hello all you Who-Does-the-Work QRPers, When ops who work a QRP station say, I'm doing all the work here. Do they realize that the QRP operator: 1.probably built his own rig 2.probably built his antenna 3.probably took the time to actually study code 4.probably is very patient 5. etc etc. I ran the CQWWCW Contest as VP5ED. As VP5ED I had over 1200 Qs in 48 hours running 5W of power with my Elecraft K2. I ran and held pileups for hours running QRP. So who was, doing all the work? Was it the 100w stations? Was it the KW stations? NO--- it was the QRP Ops trying to break my QRP pileup! Be careful- be VERY careful when you say the receiving station, is doing all the work. This QRP op built his transceiver and antennas; planned the Dxpedition; paid for the Dxpedition; modified antennas to use for the Dxpedition and hauled all his QRP gear to the Island on a plane. Went through customs and had to take my gear apart not once, but twice. Set up all my QRP gear at the site including some antennas. After doing this, some ops still say, the receiving station is doing all the work. NOT Have a Happy New Year! 72, Ed,WA3WSJ Aka Kangaroo Ed ___ 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] Polar Bear Challenge 2007
Hello all, Do you have what it takes? If you think so, then check out the Polar Bear Challenge 2007. http://www.wa3wsj.com/PBChallenge2007.html 72, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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] K6XX Visual CW Indicator Kit
Hello all, To all who order a K6XX CW Visual Indicator Kit from me. All future orders will include: K2: 93.1K SMD resistor option (stops false blinking) KX1: 47K resistor divider on audio input line. http://www.wa3wsj.com/K6XXcwInd.html 72, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ: KX1 12V Internal Battery
Hello all, I just received the two PCBs to install in my Elecraft KX1 bottom cover. I also purchased six AA 3.7V Li-Po batteries. I plan to wire the two 11.8v/750mah packs in parallel so I'll end up with a 11.8V/1.5AH internal battery. One PCB will be wired to the battery pack to protect it. The other PCB is used as a gas gauge to show the charge on the battery. All this will fit on the bottom cover! I'll rewire the power plug so I can charge the battery without taking the cover off. When I'm finished pimping-out my KX1 Battery, I'll post pictures on my KX1 Pimp Pot Web Page for all to view. 72, Ed,WA3WSJ aka Kangaroo Ed ___ 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] WA3WSJ: Kangaroo KX1!
Hello all, Well I now have what's called a Kangaroo KX1! It hiked 2-miles up the mountain to Pulpit Rock on the AT. I setup my BW Vertical and my KX1. I then hit the tune buttons and NO POWER OUTPUT! I then put my KX1 under my shirt to warm it up. I waited about five minutes and hooked it up to my BW - full power output 4w! I had to do this every qso and make the qso short so I could keep my KX1 transmitting in the cold weather that was below freezing. So during the breaks, I was walking around with my KX1 tucked on my belly under my two shirts and two fleece jackets just like a Kangaroo thus the name Kangaroo KX1. I will troubleshoot my KX1 soon with freeze mist. I plan to first put my KX1 tuner in the CAL mode to bypass it and see if the problem is in the tuner. If not then hit the transmitter with Freeze-Mist to find the bad component. 72, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ: PBMME Tonight- Free PB Coin!
Your point about 40m in Europe is well taken. I'll operate my KX1 around 7.030mhz tonight for the Polar Bear Moonlight Madness Event or PBMME. I'll also operate on 30m around 10.106mhz and on 20m around 14.060mhz. Keep an ear out for me over there in Europe! We do have one PB over in England now. Event: PBMME Call: WA3WSJ Date: 12/2/2006 Time: 20:00utc - 23:59utc In fact, to celebrate the first G-Land Polar Bear(G4GXL), the first G-Land Call I work tonight will receive a very nice Proof Canadian Polar Bear Coin! It features a polar bear roaming the Arctic. To view the coin go to my PB Web Page. The coin is in the upper picture scroller. Merry Christmas to all - Now bag your bear tonight! http://www.wa3wsj.com/files/PolarBear2006.html 72, Ed,WA3WSJ ___ 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
