Re: [Elecraft] Where's the best place to get K4s pricing information ?

[Timothy Raymer via Elecraft]

https://elecraft.com/pages/k4-transceivers


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Re: [Elecraft] [SECC] Mosley TH-3jr Weirdness

[Timothy Raymer]

Rich,

Wrap the ends of the wire (Actually Coax Center Conductor) with Electrical 
tape.  As antenna hangs in the heat and cold and does the antenna thing, the 
insulation will migrate, leaving a small stub of copper conductor sticking out. 
 And it is possible to get arcs off of it if you don't insulate it.

Also, there is some special goop that you coat the aluminum with after you 
brighten up the joints.  I think you can use Penetrox or NoAlOx, but the folks 
on the Elecraft list can better enlighten you.

Also, the folks at Mosley can enlighten you with more information:

http://www.mosley-electronics.com/page%20files/home.htm


Between your Mosley Classic 33, and the Glen Martin Tower, we appreciate you 
doing business with Amateur Radio suppliers from Missouri!

73 de KA0OUV


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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rich Arland
Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2011 20:16
To: North Georgia QRP Group; SECC; South East DX Club; Gwinnett ARS; Elecraft 
Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [SECC] Mosley TH-3jr Weirdness


OK, Gang!!!

I stand corrected...this is a Classic 33!!! And several of you have told me 
that this is a capacitive feed system that works very well. I will yield to the 
expertise to the group. 
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Re: [Elecraft] Power Poles...

[Timothy Raymer]

Anderson does make a retention clip that snaps into the alignment holes that 
would be otherwise used for the roll pins.  Might solve the issue you are 
having.

73 de KA0OUV


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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 08:13
To: tpcj1...@crocker.com
Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power Poles...

John,

If one has to tape them together, the most likely problem is that they 
were not assembled correctly.  Properly assembled APPs are very good and 
have an adequate amount of pullout resistance.  The specification is 25 
lbf - so yes, they will not withstand a 25 pound pull force, but that is 
quite substantial - at anything below that they should stay together.  I 
have never had any problem with them, and I use them on all my DC 
connections.

73,
Don W3FPR

John Ragle wrote:
  Aside from Polish Solidarity this long string of emails about the 
 Anderson variety only confirms my experience-based opinion that these 
 connectors are very poorly designed and should be avoided. People I know 
 who use them in mobile applications tape them together. My K2 experience 
 with them was grossly unsatisfactory. There are other, better, options 
 for locking power connectors...

 John Ragle -- W1ZI
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Re: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter

[Timothy Raymer]

I got mine when Tom, N0SS, did a bulk order for the club.  I believe WMR does 
stock them.  261G2 is the contact P/N they list on their web site.  Actually 
rated for only 10 gauge wire.  

If you have conventional soft-drawn copper 8 AWG wire, you might be able to get 
them to crimp.  I ran into trouble with some specialized 10 AWG wire for stereo 
installations.  Copper was lots of fine wires, and a harder draw.  It wouldn't 
compress enough, and the cast die from the WMR crimp tool didn't like it.  

Tim Raymer

73 de KA0OUV

-Original Message-
From: Julius Fazekas [mailto:phriend...@yahoo.com] 
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 08:16
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Timothy Raymer
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter

Hi Tim,

Didn't know they made those. Do you know the part number? Does WMR have them?

Thanks,
Julius

Julius Fazekas
N2WN

Tennessee Contest Group
TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/

Elecraft K2/100 #4455
Elecraft K3/100 #366


--- On Mon, 2/16/09, Timothy Raymer timothy.ray...@mdc.mo.gov wrote:

 From: Timothy Raymer timothy.ray...@mdc.mo.gov
 Subject: RE: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter
 To: phriend...@yahoo.com phriend...@yahoo.com, elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
 elecraft@mailman.qth.net
 Date: Monday, February 16, 2009, 9:12 AM
 Julius:
 
 If it is conventional 8AWG wire, it probably will fit in
 the 45A crimps for the Anderson Power Pole Connectors. 
 Those same contacts fit in the enclosures that fit our
 Elecraft PP.  Just be cautious when crimping it down.  If
 you have access to the Anderson Die Crimp tool rather than
 the West Mountain Combo, I would recommend using that one.
 
 Tim Raymer
 K2 #1383
 73 de KA0OUV
 
 
 -Original Message-
 From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
 [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
 Julius Fazekas
 Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 07:47
 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
 Subject: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter
 
 I have some really nice 8AWG cable for my power line.
 Connecting to the PS is not a problem, but haven't
 figured out an elegant means to drop it down to
 use with 30A PP connectors. Any ideas?
 
 Thanks,
 
 Julius Fazekas
 N2WN
 
 Tennessee Contest Group
 TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/
 
 Elecraft K2/100 #4455
 Elecraft K3/100 #366
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RE: [Elecraft] K3 AND QUADRA

[Timothy Raymer]

Kent,

There is the Guy in Jeff City I know that is using one

GRIN

73 de KA0OUV


From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of K9ZTV
Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 14:19
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 AND QUADRA

Would appreciate those driving a Quadra with their K3 contacting me 
off-reflector.

73,

Kent   K9ZTV

k9...@socket.netmailto:k9...@socket.net


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RE: [Elecraft] K3 AND QUADRA

[Timothy Raymer]

My apologies.  Intended for Mr. Trimble only.

Tim Raymer
73 de KA0OUV
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 ( or K2 ) with a Kenwood SM230 station monitor

[Timothy Raymer]

Keith,

I know Tom, N0SS, has has an SM-230 in line for quite some time.  Far predates 
his K2, but is a useful tool.  Especially useful if you are also making your 
electrons taller with an Amplifier.

The SM-230 lets you monitor your output in a Voltage vs. time domain:  It is a 
specialized Oscilloscope.  The Kx is pretty good about not making ugly 
electrons, but the amplifier you drive over the edge could.

The other thing I remember about the SM-230 and Tom's station is that it 
induced some strange SWR issues by the time we got up to 28Mhz.  Combination of 
lengths of coax, impedance of the unit itself, and a few other oddities caused 
a bit of a problem for a contest a few years ago.  Just keep in mind when you 
put it in line you may need to shorten or lengthen the coax runs a bit to get 
things happy.

Good luck, and enjoy the SM-230.

Tim Raymer
73 de KA0OUV


 Keith Bainbridge [EMAIL PROTECTED] 07/26/2008 08:31 
Does anyone have experience using the if output of the K3 into a Kenwood 
SM 230 station monitor please ?
Or using a K2 in the same scenario?
Its just that I have the chance to acquire one at a good price and as I 
have the LP Pan from Larry I was wondering if the SM 230 would be a 
useful asset for either of my K2's or my K3.
Thanks guys
73
Keith

-- 
Keith
VK6XH / VK6DXR
Chairman WIA VK6 Advisory Committee.
Northern Corridor Radio Group Inc VK6ANC
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Re: [Elecraft] Tom N0SS ?? ??

[Timothy Raymer]

Just fell off the edge of Jeff City. ;-)

Tom is taking it easy, resting and recooperating.  He is doing OK.

I am sure he will have a bit more to say soon.

Tim Raymer
73 de KA0OUV




 Kevin Rock [EMAIL PROTECTED] 07/22/2008 22:56 
Has anyone heard from Tom lately?  I have not heard from him since a day after 
he got out of the hospital.  Did he fall off the edge of the world?
   Kevin.  KD5ONS


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Re: [Elecraft] K3, 15 Pin Acc Cables - Commercially Made

[Timothy Raymer]

Don,

One caveat to this:  VGA cables are normally wired as a series of coaxial 
cables.  So while you may have pin continuity, that continuity may be on a 
shield of RG-174/U coax buried in the jacket of a larger cable.  

I have found high density 15 pin connectors and soldered to them before.  It is 
not fun.  But in that application, it was the only way to get the correct 
connections, the correct wire type, and so on, connected to the device.

Tim Raymer
73 de KA0OUV
K2 #1383

 Don Nesbitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] 04/10/2008 11:36 
I've found two (2) ready made cables that may be of interest to K3 owners
when using the ACC Socket.  The ACC socket is referred to on page 18 of my
manual as AUX I/O with the caution that this is NOT a VGA video connector!
Well, it sure looks like a VGA connector but alas, no video output from the
K3 - shucks!

For those who just don't want to fabricate a cable, most commercially
available VGA cables do not include the #9 pin and for some that do, the pin
is not connected to anything. Poo!

Fully connected commercial cables found!

The first is a VGA Splitter Cable (Y cable) with one male and 2 female
ends.  It is offered by Cables Unlimited (www.cablesunlimited.com) and is
their part number PCM-2250.  Search this part number on their site.  It is
listed on their site for $14.99.  All 15 pins are present and connected.

This Y cable is carried by my local Microcenter (www.microcenter.com) and
is their part number 028126.  I bought it for $9.95.  You can see it at:

http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.phtml?keyword=028126submit 
.x=17submit.y=12

The second cable is a Fully-Wired  Straight Thru, HD15MM cable with all
15 pins present and connected.  The one I bought is a 3 foot Male to Male
(although it is also available in other configurations) - no snickering!

It is made by QVS (www.qvs.com) and is their part number CC388B-03.  You can
search this part number on their site.  I don't believe that QVS sells
directly to consumers but you can probably find their products at most
computer stores.

Again, I found it at my local Microcenter.  It is their part number 810150.
I bought it for $14.99.  You can see it at:

http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.phtml?keyword=810150submit 
.x=15submit.y=9

I've checked each of these cables and they do indeed have all 15 pins
connected - at least the one's I bought do (caveat filed just in case they
change their manufacturing process)!

I don't have any financial interest in any of the above and, as usual, YMMV.
'73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3 #83

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RE: [Elecraft] magnifying Lamp

[Timothy Raymer]

Another source of information is your dentist.  Mine gave me some
references for purchasing glasses and/or clipons that had a longer
working distance than the 8 typical of the Optivisors.  (Seems folks
don't like the dentist 8 from their face during exams.)

Tim Raymer
73 de KA0OUV


 Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] 02/01/07 19:08 
I agree with the optivisor. I use it daily. And it fits over eyeglasses
so
you can use it with them. The binocular vision and freedom from having
to
put a big glass in between you and the work is wonderful. 

http://www.conservationresources.com/Main/section_19/section19_02.htm 

http://tinyurl.com/d5gwe 

Ron AC7AC



-Original Message-
If you have binocular vision (both eyes work together and almost equal

corrected vision) I think you'll find an Optivisor to be superior to
the 
  Mag Lamps. It is a headband with lenses that can be lowered over your

current eyeglasses. If you get about an 8 working distance,you can 
solder and see the smallest of solder bridges. Its also fairly 
comfortable.
Just google optivisor, they have some off brand copies for about $20.


73
Larry
WA2DGD

 
 
 I have learned that the helping hands I got from Radio Shack do
not
 provide nearly
 enough Magnification nor any illumination of the PCBs and components
for 

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Re: [Elecraft] Solder weller tips

[Timothy Raymer]

Ken,

Use the biggest 700°F Tip that you have for a given soldering job.  The more 
mass the tip has, the better.

Tim Raymer

 Ken Chandler [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/29/06 08:22:38 
Hi all
My K2/100 is dispatched and awaiting arrival. I have been advised to use lead 
solder for building the kit. Looking through my junk box I have found a 500g 
reel of leaded solder, 0.7mm dia,  it's alloy is 8 - sn63pb37, I presum this is 
ok for the job in hand!!
Lastly tips, I have a weller and have an assortment of tips ranging from large 
to very  fine tips all stamps 7, ie 700f, on the base. Will I be ok using those 
fine tips! or should I get a differant temp tips.

cheers

Ken..G0ORH

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