[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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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: 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] 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
Re: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ Black Widow Vertical Article Online!
Hello, Just a reminder that the EPA QRP Club sells the antenna. Check out www.n3epa.org for more details. 72 Ron de N3EPA EPA QRP Club ___ 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 - 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] 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] 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: 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
Re: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ: K3 vs Yaesu FT-450AT
Ed, I'd guess that the FT-450 is more like a TS-450 than a K3. The FT-450 seems to be targeted at newbie and casual HF users rather than being an elite class rig, like the K3 is purported to be. I'd wait for the K3, if I were you, but Yaesu is coming out with another new rig, the FT-950, which might be more what you're looking for, but it's not out yet, either. Given the problems with the FTDX9000 series and mediocre performance of the FT-2000, I'd be cautious before buying a Vertex/Standard product right now, however. Eric and Wayne revised the shipping date for K3s back to August 31, the last I heard, so if that date holds up, you really don't have that long to wait. It might be better to wait than end up with a rig you're not happy with. 73, Scott, N9AA Edward R. Breneiser wrote: 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? ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ: K3 vs Yaesu FT-450AT
On 8/20/07, Edward R. Breneiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote How does the Yaesu FT-450AT compare to the K3? When I saw the ads, I thought the 450 must be an entrant for the World's Ugliest Radio competition. -- Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Ham-Directory: www.ham-directory.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ: Just ordered my K3!
Ohboy!! I wonder how many KX-1 pimp out mods Ed will do while waiting for the K-3 to arrive 73 Gr, Mike W3MC Edward R. Breneiser wrote: 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 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!
Ed- Placing an order today, you should be in the round that starts shipping in November. Line forms to the rear. g -Bruce N1RX ___ 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] WA3WSJ: Just ordered my K3!
November? I placed my order a month ago and I assumed I'd be in the December batch. Should I expect Christmas in October ??!! :-) 72 Goody K3NG Bruce Beford wrote: Ed- Placing an order today, you should be in the round that starts shipping in November. Line forms to the rear. g -Bruce N1RX ___ 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 -- Blog: http://thek3ngreport.blogspot.com/ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] WA3WSJ: K3 vs Yaesu FT-450AT
This site says FT-450 Exhausted Product in red. And That's before it's even come out of the box? Maybe it needs a cup of Starbucks or something. http://tinyurl.com/2ncgan http://www.locuradigital.com/en/transmitters_hf/transmitters_yaesu/transceptor-yaesu-ft-450at-emisora-multibanda-de-hf_50-mhz_acoplador-automatico.htm On 8/20/07, Edward R. Breneiser breneiser at dejazzd.com wrote How does the Yaesu FT-450AT compare to the K3? When I saw the ads, I thought the 450 must be an entrant for the World's Ugliest Radio competition. -- Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? ___ 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
It seems as if Yaseu has some auto designers, or civil engineers - designing their human interfaces, and displays. For some reason the only can design yellow/orange displays - they all look the same. Must be a fire sale on these displays. They are not attractive IMHO. Kenwood has had their share of these displays too. Look at the display on the IC-7000 - at least it is attractive, if small. . waiting on K3 Fred, de N3CSY Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ: K3 vs Yaesu FT-450AT
Um, you might want to check out the display on the FT-2000. And if you don't like yellow/orange displays, you'll be bummed when you get your K3. Fred (FL) wrote: It seems as if Yaseu has some auto designers, or civil engineers - designing their human interfaces, and displays. For some reason the only can design yellow/orange displays - they all look the same. Must be a fire sale on these displays. They are not attractive IMHO. Kenwood has had their share of these displays too. Look at the display on the IC-7000 - at least it is attractive, if small. . waiting on K3 Fred, de N3CSY ___ 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 guess it is not so much the yellow/orange display on the yaseu's - as it is the formating, and lack of technical information that yaseu seems to design with. Some of their HT's look this way, some of their mobile VHF's too. The FT-2000 looks appealing. I especially like the informational IC-7000. And the K3, still looks good to me. Maybe it is the yaseu look, that gets to me? Who knows. sold my 19 foot boat today. Great day. Fred, de N3CSY Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. http://get.games.yahoo.com/proddesc?gamekey=monopolyherenow ___ 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] WA3WSJ: K3 vs Yaesu FT-450AT
For some reason the only can design yellow/orange displays - they all look the same. While I have since sold it, I do feel compelled to state that the FT-857 ( FT-897) has many colors selectable, in oranges, blues, reds and probably another one or two I'm forgetting. 73, Mike KW1ND ___ 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] 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
Re: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ: Blue Moon QRP AT Hike!
Hey, Nice card with a gothic touch Ed, Pity I'm just a tad to far away to work you. It's our FD contest Saturday afternoon, so ya never know. Call for FD is G5XV/P Have fun. Ken..G0ORH..K2 no,05877 - Original Message - From: Edward R. Breneiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 4:05 AM Subject: [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 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: 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: 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] 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
[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
RE:[Elecraft] WA3WSJ: Kangaroo KX1!
Ed, if you don't find the component with the freeze mist and plan to be in that kind of chill often, maybe one of those chemical handwarmers underneath and mebbe with a cheap insulated lunch bag, or plastic 3X5 file box you can keep enuff heat rising to maintain the temp to operate. Rubbermaid makes a cheap plastic black file box for abt 50 cents that I found in the office section of Walmart. Notice: I have no afiliation with Rubbermaid or Walmart hi hi. I use one as a holder for my KX1 in shack. I notched out the lid where latch is to plug key cable in and placed a rubber spacer on back of lid to angle KX1 up for better viewing angle on shelf above my operating position. I glued no slip shelf liner on bottom of of both pieces ( top of lid) and case with it fully opened. U cud use the main part for spare batteries or whatever accessories would fit. Any way I kind of got off of the temperature subject. Hope you find it or resolve it some how.Paul WD8OJL Ed said: 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: 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
RE: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ: Kangaroo KX1!
Ed, Before going too far with the Freeze-Mist treatment, try reflowing the soldering. I would suspect a solder joint that makes and breaks as the PC board changes size slightly with the temperature change. Especially check the toroid lead soldering. The soldering is much higher on my suspect list than any component. Does it receive even though it does not transmit? If that answer is yes, you can rule out the DDS and any of its associated components from the suspect list. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Edward R. Breneiser Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 9:14 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.15.4/563 - Release Date: 12/2/2006 9:59 AM -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.15.6/565 - Release Date: 12/2/2006 9:39 PM ___ 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] WA3WSJ: Kangaroo KX1!
Following up on Don's suggestions, put the KX1 in the 'fridge, and check it for key down output once a minute. If there's a sudden drop in power, it's likely a solder connection. If it's a gradual drop, it's probably not a solder connection. I'd keep the batteries outside the fridge to eliminate them as the cause of your no output problem. If you don't see the problem, put the batteries in the fridge and repeat the test. Let us know what you find. 73 - ed, k9ew. On 12/3/06, Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ed, Before going too far with the Freeze-Mist treatment, try reflowing the soldering. I would suspect a solder joint that makes and breaks as the PC board changes size slightly with the temperature change. Especially check the toroid lead soldering. The soldering is much higher on my suspect list than any component. Does it receive even though it does not transmit? If that answer is yes, you can rule out the DDS and any of its associated components from the suspect list. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Edward R. Breneiser Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 9:14 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.15.4/563 - Release Date: 12/2/2006 9:59 AM -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.15.6/565 - Release Date: 12/2/2006 9:39 PM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] 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
[Elecraft] WA3WSJ: Polar Bear #2 at Pulpit Rock
Hello all, Look for WA3WSJ operating during the December PBMME from Pulpit Rock on the AT here in PA 20:00utc until 00:00utc. I'll have my Pimped-out KX1 with me for the evening event. Look for me on 20m,30m 40M around the qrp cw frequencies. The weather here should be cold and windy - perfect polar bear weather! http://www.wa3wsj.com/KX1.html 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
[Elecraft] WA3WSJ: Bed to Shack Table!
Hello all! Well, we had a new bed delivered on Saturday so I had to take the old water-bed frame apart. As I started disassembly, it looked like I might use the old frame. I've been working on the old frame for the past three days and I now have a nice wrap-around bench. One leg is 7' x 2' and the other leg is 8' x 2'. I did run out of wood so I had to actually buy some plywood. Tomorrow I plan to install the L-table in my new shack. It's a bedroom downstairs in our bi-level house. I still have to install the white-laminated plywood over the top and on the sides and then put some trim on it. The entire bench cost me less than $100 and I now have 30 sq. feet of bench top! I even used the side supports as nice shelves. My granddaughters 3 5 year-olds don't like the idea of less play space. But, I've been trying to get into that room for ten years now. First the daughters stayed there then the mother-in-law. Now the granddaughters use it for a play room. Tomorrow --- it will become the new WA3WSJ SHACK! 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
Re: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ: KX1 Mini Speaker
Interesting idea. I think I have one of those speakers. I'm going to try mounting it in a small metal utility box that, with rubber feet, should be about the same height as the KX-1. If I can get the phone plug mounted in the right place it would plug right in. Conceivable to even put an lm380 type amp in there with a couple of AA batteries. But first, see if there is enough energy the way it is. 73, Doug -- K0DXV Edward R. Breneiser wrote: Hello all, I've been playing around with adding a speaker to my KX1. I think I've found a great little speaker that works pretty good. As I type this, I'm copying a cw signal and it sounds fine. The speaker measures 1.38 x .634 x .29. I just soldered the speaker on to a 3.5mm stereo plug and then put a small screen over the front it to protect the speaker. I now can just plug-in my speaker to listen without headphones. I'll have pictures on my website soon. If anyone is interested in a KX1 Speaker Kit, send me an email. If there's enough interest, I'll make up a kit that should cost around $10.00 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 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: My Baby will be Leaving me!
Hello all, Well all good things must come to an end. My baby K1 will be leaving me and will be located in Ireland! Yes K1 #31 will be leaving the nest in a few days. I plan to use my KX1 for all my hiking trips. I did build the 4-band board for my (K1) and install and align it. Boy, my baby works so nice on four bands I almost hate to part with it-hi! So my baby will take a flight to Ireland and have a new home across the pond. Hey! Maybe I can work my baby as DX!!! I'm feeling the Empty-Nest-Syndrome already! I know it's going to a good home. 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: K1 Audio Pot
Hello all, If anyone needs a new audio pot for your K1, take a look here. http://www.wa3wsj.com/K1Pot.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 K6XX CW Indicator Install
Hello all, I finished my K6XX Visual Indicator Kit install today. Here is what I found to work best. I installed an SMD kit and used two 47k resistors to form a voltage divider to the audio input pin of the K6XX Kit Board. With this setup I have a rather smooth LED action when tuning upon a signal. I have a few false blinks, but not many -hi! http://www.wa3wsj.com/KX1k6xx.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: K2 K6XX CW Visual Indicator Mod - it works great!
Hello all, I grew tired of to many false blinks with my K6XX Indicator in my K2. My K1 K6XX Indicator works fine, but the K2 install just had to many false blinks. Just add one 93.1K resistor in series with the audio input to the K6XX Indicator board and watch the difference! I mean it's a day and night difference in operation. A whole lot less false blinks. I'm happy with my K2 CW Indicator operation now! You can also just cut the circuit run on the audio input to the K6XX Indicator board and solder a 93.1K SMD resistor across the cut trace! Check it out at: http://www.wa3wsj.com/K6XX/K2K6xxMod.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 Power Mod Kit Resistors
Hello all, Well I went out and tried to buy one 4.7 ohm and one 33 ohm resistor, but the minimum they would sell me was a pack of 50ea. So I now have 49 extra 4.7-ohm 1/4w resistors and 49 extra 33-ohm 1/4w carbon resistors. If any KX1 owner wants more power output from your KX1, I'll send you both resistors for $1.00 total including SH! I don't need all these carbon resistors. You can Paypal or slip a greenback in the mail to me. The buck just covers sh -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: Bead-Wire Antenna
Hello all, I backpack the AT here in the US and I've always wanted a small, lightweight HF antenna that won't break the bank. I finally have designed one that works great for QRP portable use. I call it the WA3WSJ Bead-Wire Antenna. It made from bead wire, yes jewelry bead wire that is used to make bead jewelry! Wall Mart sells it over here packaged in a 40 foot spool. I even use the spool to store the antenna. A spool sells for just under $2.00 US. I take one 40' spool and tie on around 50 feet of 30lb test fishing line to one end. This is used as my radiator wire. I tie a small loop on the end of the fishing line. This loop just slips thru a 1oz. sinker and this is used to throw up into a tree etc. I also purchase two more spools and cut three 16 foot ground radials using the bead wire. I now have one 40' radiator wire and three 16' ground radial wire that I throw out around to operate. I use a BNC to two binding-post adapter that plugs into the antenna bnc on my Elecraft KX1. The whole antenna fits on one small spool and weights-in at 2oz! Parts for the WA3WSJ Bead-Wire Antenna: $6.00--3ea. 40' bead wire spools @ $2.00 ea. $3.00--1 set solder less banana jacks Radio Shack # 274-721 $2.00-- large spool of 30lb fishing line So for around $10 or $11 US dollars you have a very nice compact and lightweight qrp antenna that will tune on 20m,30m and 40m. I have worked Europe with this antenna using my KX1 @ 3w on 30m. ENJOY! 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: ARES/RACES TelPac Equipment
Hello all, I would like to put a WL2K TelPac Node on the air in Berks County, PA. I don't believe one is on the air to date. If anyone has any of the following pieces of gear they would like to sell, email me. Kantronics KPC-3+ Diamond X50A 2m/440 Antenna 12V supply 20A 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: Bead-Wire Antenna in the Field
I wonder if someone, who has experienced and had the operating success with this BEAD-WIRE ANTENNA - could consider documenting it, with an Adobe article, photos perhaps, and diagrams, and what the heck - dimensions? It sounds like a good antenna - for us antenna challenged people, who live in restricted communities, or can only go out on the road. Silver wire, silver plated wire, steel, length, feed line, coils, matching, ..., frequency coverages possible . Stealth? Thanks for the great idea, Fred FL N3CSY .IC-706MKIIG for a while, awaiting K3 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] WA3WSJ: Bead-Wire Antenna in the Field
Hello all, I hiked up to Pulpit Rock about a two-mile hike straight up the mountain for the PBMME. After setting up my KX1 and my Bead-Wire Antenna, I called CQ and WA8REI came back to me from MI! He gave me a 579 report and he was strong as well. I worked more stations after him including an IK2 on 30m with 3.5w. Looks like I have a winner to use for backpacking. I'll post some pictures on my website soon. By the way the entire Bead-Wire Antenna weighs-in at 2 oz. including the small spool! That's 40' of bead wire for the radiator and three 16' ground radials! The wire is the type used for beading -yes jewelry! 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: Bead-Wire Antenna
Hello all, I received lots of emails concerning my Bead-Wire Antenna. I've decided to post on the reflectors rather than send out to each Individual op. Here's what I did to make my antenna. I went out to my local craft store called The Rag Shop and bought a 40' spool of flexible bead wire. This stuff is very strong, has a clear tough plastic coating over it, but won't take solder. My wire has seven strands to it. It comes on a plastic spool that's about 2.75 in diameter and 5/8 thick. It even has a clear plastic cover that snaps over half the spool to keep the wire etc on the spool. The wire measures .012 in diameter so it's very small and light. In fact my 40' of wire and 40' fishing line with spool weighs-in at less than 1oz! I tie one end of the bead wire to 40' of 30lb test fishing line. On the on the fishing line I tie a loop. I tie about an 1 loop on the end of the fishing line so I can attach a 1oz lead sinker. The sinker is one that is egg shaped and has a wire loop at the top. In the field I simlpy slip the fishing line loop through the wire loop and double back over the sinker. This makes for a solid tie that can be taken off easily anytime. This sinker makes it easy to throw up the bead wire into a tree too. At present I use three ground radials each 16' in length made from #26 black stealh wire. I plan to make my ground radials out of the bead-wire too to save on space and weight. I tried this setup yesterday in my back yard with my KX1. On 30m I had 4.0W out with a 1.0:1 swr. On 20m I have 3.8w out with a swr of 1.2:1 and on 40m I have 2.8w out with a swr of 1.1:1. My entire trail radio package weighs-in at 1.6lb. Here's what I use on the AT: Radio: KX1 with 30m option Battery: Powerizer 11.1V 1800mah 3-cell Lithium Polymer ~4.5oz Antenna: Bead-Wire Ant. Attached with 2-post to bnc adapter Paddle: AT Paddle Mini (plugs directly into KX1, 3.5mm stero plug) The entire package stores in a small camera case! p.s. You can buy silver coated bead wire to solder to, but it's expensive! 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
RE: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ: Bead-Wire Antenna
Ed, Some of this stuff is plastic coated steel or stainless steel, similar to a fishing leader. This could explain the difficulty in soldering to it. If it's truly not copper based, I would be concerned about potential resistive losses for long antenna runs. Is there a way to determine what material this wire is made from? Steve aa8af -Original Message- I received lots of emails concerning my Bead-Wire Antenna. I've decided to post on the reflectors rather than send out to each Individual op. Here's what I did to make my antenna. I went out to my local craft store called The Rag Shop and bought a 40' spool of flexible bead wire. This stuff is very strong, has a clear tough plastic coating over it, but won't take solder. My wire has seven strands to it. It comes on a plastic spool that's about 2.75 in ___ 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] WA3WSJ: Bead-Wire Antenna
Since RF current flows only along the very surface of the conductor, the silver plated stuff ought to be very good even if a bit expensive! Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Ed, Some of this stuff is plastic coated steel or stainless steel, similar to a fishing leader. This could explain the difficulty in soldering to it. If it's truly not copper based, I would be concerned about potential resistive losses for long antenna runs. Is there a way to determine what material this wire is made from? Steve aa8af -Original Message- I received lots of emails concerning my Bead-Wire Antenna. I've decided to post on the reflectors rather than send out to each Individual op. Here's what I did to make my antenna. I went out to my local craft store called The Rag Shop and bought a 40' spool of flexible bead wire. This stuff is very strong, has a clear tough plastic coating over it, but won't take solder. My wire has seven strands to it. It comes on a plastic spool that's about 2.75 in _ ___ 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] WA3WSJ: Bead-Wire Antenna
Since the wire is quite thin, the resonant element which results will have a rather high-Q and therefore best used for a narrow range (such as the CW sub-band). My wife does beading and uses the stuff; it looks to me like stranded stainless wire with a nylon jacket. My guess is that the high Q will win out over the skin effect of the SS. Furthermore, although nylon is lossy at RF, that usually applies where the tangential electric field is relatively intense, such as when the nylon serves as an insulator or a capacitor dielectric, rather than merely as a jacket. I also think Ed will have loads of fun in spite of the losses. :) Stay dry, man! Marshall, WA3VPZ Steve wrote: Ed, Some of this stuff is plastic coated steel or stainless steel, similar to a fishing leader. This could explain the difficulty in soldering to it. If it's truly not copper based, I would be concerned about potential resistive losses for long antenna runs. Is there a way to determine what material this wire is made from? Steve aa8af -Original Message- I received lots of emails concerning my Bead-Wire Antenna. I've decided to post on the reflectors rather than send out to each Individual op. Here's what I did to make my antenna. I went out to my local craft store called The Rag Shop and bought a 40' spool of flexible bead wire. ___ 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] WA3WSJ: Bead-Wire Antenna
Doing the math, a wire self-resonant at 7 MHz exhibits 2:1 SWR limits that vary with the wire size as follows: #8 wire = 280 kHz #12 wire = 270 kHz #30 wire = 160 kHz Since the antenna is probably less than self-resonant length (1/2 wave or 1/4 wave over a perfect ground) the bandwidths will be greater than that owing to the matching network or ground losses. However, these numbers provide some idea of how the size of the wire affects bandwidth. The original poster was using a KX1. He didn't say, but I'd assume he's using an ATU, perhaps the KXAT1 built into the KX1. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Since the wire is quite thin, the resonant element which results will have a rather high-Q and therefore best used for a narrow range (such as the CW sub-band). My wife does beading and uses the stuff; it looks to me like stranded stainless wire with a nylon jacket. My guess is that the high Q will win out over the skin effect of the SS. Furthermore, although nylon is lossy at RF, that usually applies where the tangential electric field is relatively intense, such as when the nylon serves as an insulator or a capacitor dielectric, rather than merely as a jacket. I also think Ed will have loads of fun in spite of the losses. :) Stay dry, man! Marshall, WA3VPZ ___ 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: New Vertical Name!
First I would like to thank all who submitted names. I've decided to name my new vertical The Skunker. That's correct it will forevermore be know as the Skunker. More info to come as I finish development of this little beauty. It looks like Area-WSJ has been compromised! Over 40 have broken through security. 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: 30m QSO DX- Skunker Vertical
Hello all! I tried the Skunker Vertical today on 30m and it looks excellent. My first qso was with EA6UN -BALEARIC ISLANDS - SPAIN. He gave me 559 and I gave him 559. He was running 100w and I was running 5w. Not bad for a 7oz vertical! The SWRs look excellent across the band and the readings averaged R=57 X=0 SWR: 1.1:1 on 30m. This Skunker looks almost trail-ready. I took a few pictures today and I'll post them on my website later this evening. 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
RE: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ: 30m QSO DX- Skunker Vertical
Hello Alex and all! Here's the URL to view the prototype of my Skunker Vertical. Yes I named it the Skunker Vertical! http://www.wa3wsj.com/AreaWSJ.html 72, Ed, WA3WSJ -Original Message- From: Alexandra Carter [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2006 7:49 PM To: Edward R. Breneiser Subject: Re: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ: 30m QSO DX- Skunker Vertical Hey shoot me that URL for the web page again, I want to look at this! 73 de Alex NS6Y On Apr 9, 2006, at 2:38 PM, Edward R. Breneiser wrote: Hello all! I tried the Skunker Vertical today on 30m and it looks excellent. My first qso was with EA6UN -BALEARIC ISLANDS - SPAIN. He gave me 559 and I gave him 559. He was running 100w and I was running 5w. Not bad for a 7oz vertical! The SWRs look excellent across the band and the readings averaged R=57 X=0 SWR: 1.1:1 on 30m. This Skunker looks almost trail-ready. I took a few pictures today and I'll post them on my website later this evening. 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: Area-WSJ Security Breech!
Hello all! K0JL who happens to be Polar Bear #25 is the first to enter Area-WSJ! K0JL has entered into a new dimension and now possess the keys needed to see into the future of backpacking radio. The keys into the next portal are on the web pages, but one must have a keen eye and deductive reasoning abilities to find them! Many will not take the journey, but the few who do will be changed forevermore 72, Ed, WA3WSJ Area-WSJ Gate Keeper ___ 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 Red Hot Vertical - Backpacker's Special!
Hello all! I'm very excited about this vertical as hiking season is here. I'm still in the prove-in stage, but it looks very promising. I have a vertical antenna system that should weigh-in around 7oz excluding the coax on 40m, 30m and 20m with SWRs around 1.5 or so. Today I just added some 15m components and it looks good on 15m too. It looks like I'll use a separate radiator for 15m and 10m. So I now have a small lightweight vertical for the trail that plays on 40m,30m,20m,15m and 10m. All the pieces fit in a small baggie and weigh-in around 9oz for 5-band operation! This vertical is designed to hang from a tree etc. More to come soon as I now look to further refine the system. Oh yes - no tuner needed! One last item before I head up to watch TV, don't forget to look for N7UN, NU3E and WA3WSJ operating from the AT in NJ next Saturday and Sunday morning. We plan to hike inside the Delaware Water Gap and play radio. I'll be testing my Red Hot Vertical during the hike. 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
Re: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ Red Hot Vertical - Backpacker's Special!
Sir, you are my hero, since you are not just talking about designing antennas, you are designing 'em. Let me know your web site or something when this is ready for prime time, I may well buy one! 73 de Alex NS6Y On Apr 6, 2006, at 6:27 PM, Edward R. Breneiser wrote: Hello all! I'm very excited about this vertical as hiking season is here. I'm still in the prove-in stage, but it looks very promising. I have a vertical antenna system that should weigh-in around 7oz excluding the coax on 40m, 30m and 20m with SWRs around 1.5 or so. Today I just added some 15m components and it looks good on 15m too. It looks like I'll use a separate radiator for 15m and 10m. So I now have a small lightweight vertical for the trail that plays on 40m,30m,20m,15m and 10m. All the pieces fit in a small baggie and weigh-in around 9oz for 5-band operation! This vertical is designed to hang from a tree etc. More to come soon as I now look to further refine the system. Oh yes - no tuner needed! One last item before I head up to watch TV, don't forget to look for N7UN, NU3E and WA3WSJ operating from the AT in NJ next Saturday and Sunday morning. We plan to hike inside the Delaware Water Gap and play radio. I'll be testing my Red Hot Vertical during the hike. 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 Red Hot Vertical Progress
Hello all! Well I wound the 30m loading coil today and the antenna works great on 30m. SWRs are around 1.2:1 across the band. I now have a 7oz. vertical that works on 20m,30m and 40m! The antenna is designed to hang from a tree etc. The vertical radiator is around 16 feet and has a male BNC connector on the bottom end. This plugs into a bnc barrel on 20m and small lightweight loading coils on 30m and 40m. The heaviest loading coil is 40m and it only weighs-in at 1oz! The entire antenna less 25' of coax weighs-in at 7oz or so. I'm now working on a small tune unit for 15m etc. This will also be installed in a film canister. I plan to use this small light weight vertical on the trail! Oh yes, I worked W8VFR from TN from my back yard here in PA using a K1 - no problem! Now on to designing a tune unit for the higher bands. When I finished with this antenna, I'll post an email with all the details etc. 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 Red Baron Vertical
Hello all! I'm presently designing what I call the WA3WSJ Red Baron Vertical. It's a packpacker's dream antenna! It's a basic 20m wire vertical with four ground radials. The 20m version should weigh-in around 2ozs or so! I'm in the design phase of adding loading coils for 30m and 40m too. You would just plug the antenna into the back of your KX1, K1 or K2 and your on 20m. The SWRs on 20m look excellent ie 1.2:1. If you want to change bands, just plug in a small loading coil to the back of your rig then plug the antenna into that. You should be able to change bands in seconds! A nice very lightweight antenna system for 20m,30m and 40m. I'll let you know how it turns out on 30m and 40m. 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: Check out the Jackite 31' Pole to support your Antennas
Hello all! Just did an evaluation on the Jackite 31' Kite Pole. It works great with a DK9SQ Vertical and to support dipoles and inverted vees etc. The price for the pole is great too! Take a look at the links below. http://www.jackite.com http://www.wa3wsj.com/DK9SQverticalAcessories.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
Re: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ: Check out the Jackite 31' Pole to support your Antennas
Edward R. Breneiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all! Just did an evaluation on the Jackite 31' Kite Pole. Ed that is great news. That is exactly the same Fiberglass Pole that I bought for my hopefully newly constructed DK9SQ Antenna. Ebay lists them for $45.00. At the time they listed Black 31' Jackite poles. It was delivered to my door in four days direct from Jackiite. http://tinyurl.com/l8okb 73 KI4DGH Chuck Gehring ___ 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: RE Questions about the DK9SQ Vertical Antenna
Hello all, I've been receiving emails with questions about the DK9SQ Pole Vertical. I just updated my site so have a look. http://www.wa3wsj.com/DK9SQvertical.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 Special Polar Bear QSL Card @ Atlanticon
Hello all! If any Atlanticon attendees had a qso with me during a Polar Bear Moonlight Madness Event, I will bring a few special PBMME QSL Cards with me to fill in. Just provide the QSO details and I'll fill it in and hand you a unique qsl 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 Very Cool PBMME QSL Card
Hello all! If anyone made a qso with WA3WSJ in one of the March PBMMEs, I just made up a VERY COOL Polar Bear Moonlight Madness Event March QSL Card. Let's just say it has a tie-in to March Madness Basketball! I'll bring a few to Atlanticon so look in your logs for any March QSO with WA3WSJ AKA Polar Bear #2. Don't forget to bring the qsl info with you. 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: Twisted pair power wire
Hello all, I have a large spool of #26 stranded red and black twisted pair wire. If anyone would like to buy some wire for projects etc, send me an email direct - off the list. Makes great power wire for your low power projects etc. I'm asking $.10/foot. If someone wants the entire spool of around 1,000' plus, email me. I can bring the spool to Atlanticon. 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: Polar Bear Quorum?
Hello fellow bears and all! This Saturday is yet another PBMME! Look for WB3AAL, N7UN, NU3E and WA3WSJ camping on the AT in PA at Round Head. We will be there Saturday morning until Sunday morning/afternoon sometime. Maybe we can hold a Polar Bear Meeting? Do we have a quorum-hi! Hope to work many from this beautiful spot. As always, I will hand out a nice prize to my first contact. This month it's a very nice MINT Canadian $2.00 Polar Bear Coin! Yes it's sealed and in a nice, small black box. If you want a look at this nice coin, just go to my Polar Bear Web Page. So listen up for PB #2 this weekend on 40m and 20m cw! http://www.wa3wsj.com/files/PolarBear2006.html 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] WA3WSJ: I finally did it!
Hello all, Yes, I finally ordered a four-band kit for my K1! Let's see here - I have installed the backlite, K6XX CW Visual indicator(I just love this thing), antenna tuner and now the four-band board. I guess I could have bought a KX1, but I'm so attached to my little baby K1 #31 that I could never replace it! Is there anything else for the K1? No No - I have to stop NOW! 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
RE: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ: I finally did it!
What about the fancy tilt stand bracket? I have one with mine and love the way I can angle the rig up for easier viewing :-) - Keith KD1E - -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Edward R. Breneiser Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 3:43 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ: I finally did it! Hello all, Yes, I finally ordered a four-band kit for my K1! Let's see here - I have installed the backlite, K6XX CW Visual indicator(I just love this thing), antenna tuner and now the four-band board. I guess I could have bought a KX1, but I'm so attached to my little baby K1 #31 that I could never replace it! Is there anything else for the K1? No No - I have to stop NOW! 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 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: For Sale- PSK-20 Rig
Hello all! I have a PSK-20 Rig built by Small Wonder Labs for sale. It looks like new and works great! I just don't use it any more and will sale for $110.00 plus sh. They go for around $159.00 or so from SWL. I only used this rig about three times or so. If I don't sell here, I'll take it to Atlanticon to sell or if sold, to pick up. If interested, please email me direct. 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: K1 and my KAT1 Trail Ready!
Hello all! Well my new firmware arrived and I put it in this morning. After a quick alignment, it works great. I RTVed the two pots and C9 on the tuner board and now it's trail ready. My old K1 (#31) works better than ever! Maybe a four-band board next? While aligning the KAT1, I played around with receiving signals and the K6XX CW Visual Indicator works just fabulous! Why didn't I use one before! Just tune on a signal until the LED blinks to the cw and that's 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
RE: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ: K1 and my KAT1 Trail Ready!
Hi Ed and all, Someone can correct me if necessary, but did the RTV have a vinegar smell when you used it? Apparently there is a type of silicone that is electrical friendly that doesn't have the acetic acid smell, while the regular stuff can corrode electronic devces. Some types of hot melt glue or even nail polish might be better to use. Again, please correct me if someone else has better info. Anyway have fun with the K1! Regards, Steve, W2MY, K2 #402. -Original Message- After a quick alignment, it works great. I RTVed the two pots and C9 on the tuner board and now it's trail ready. 72, Ed, WA3WSJ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.1/271 - Release Date: 2/28/2006 ___ 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] WA3WSJ: K1 and my KAT1 Trail Ready!
Hi We use silicone rubber to seal the electrical connections in the computer control systems that my company manufactures. These controllers are used on sewage treatment plants that have hydrogen sulfide and or chlorine gases present at times. We include a tube of GE silicone II to seal all of the conduits where the wires come in from the treatment system. We have used this stuff for 11 years on over 40,000 systems with no problems. The solvent is alcohol based rather than acetic acid. You can buy small 4 oz tubes at Loews or home depot or any hardware store. Just make sure it is marked silicone II Don Brown KD5NDB - Original Message - From: Steven Pituch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 1:35 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ: K1 and my KAT1 Trail Ready! Hi Ed and all, Someone can correct me if necessary, but did the RTV have a vinegar smell when you used it? Apparently there is a type of silicone that is electrical friendly that doesn't have the acetic acid smell, while the regular stuff can corrode electronic devces. Some types of hot melt glue or even nail polish might be better to use. Again, please correct me if someone else has better info. Anyway have fun with the K1! Regards, Steve, W2MY, K2 #402. -Original Message- After a quick alignment, it works great. I RTVed the two pots and C9 on the tuner board and now it's trail ready. 72, Ed, WA3WSJ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.1/271 - Release Date: 2/28/2006 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] WA3WSJ: Polar Bear QSL Cards at Alanticon 2006
Hello all! I will be bringing some special Polar Bear QSL Cards to Atlanticon 2006. If anyone had a Polar Bear QSO with me and wants one, just give me a piece of paper with the qsl info on it and I'll fill out your card at my table. For a look at the card go to the link below. http://www.wa3wsj.com/files/PolarBears/PolarBearEPAqslCard.html 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] WA3WSJ: Polar Bear Claws Mailed out!
Hello all! I finally got around to mailing out polar bear claws. K1EYY and N3DRK will each receive a nice polar bear claw replica for being my first contact during the December and January PBMMEs. Talking about PBMMEs, I will hand out a BEAUTIFUL Canadian $2.00 Coin to my next PB first contact! The coin has a nice engraving of a polar bear on it! This is a very nice prize that goes to the person who is my FIRST contact during the March Polar Bear Moonlight Madness Event. It could be drilled to place on a keychain or for a necklace. I will post a picture of it on my website soon - NICE! http://www.wa3wsj.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] WA3WSJ: Check it out - Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
If you wish to view some Polar Bear Moonlight Madness Products, Just click on the link below. If anyone wants additional products, Just email me. http://www.cafepress.com/polarbearden 72, Ed, WA3WSJ Polar Bear # 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: Camping Gear Sell Off!
Hello all, I have some camping gear that I don't use anymore on my qrp field trips. If anyone is interested in the following items, email me. $70.00 1ea. Hennessy Hammock Large http://www.hennessyhammock.com/ ** $25.00 1ea.Standard Term-a-Rest 3/4 length Pad http://www.thermarest.com/ *** $20.00 1ea. Coleman Blue 15 Degree Mummy Sleeping Bag Good for someone under 5'-10. I'm 6'-2!I only used the Coleman bag one time. The hammock and pad were used two or three times. All items are in good condition. I just use other gear now on my qrp field trips. All items don't include SH. You can pick the item/s up at Atlanticon in March with no SH or my home near Reading, PA. If someone wants all the items, --- $95.00 plus SH for 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] WA3WSJ: DX Pileups
Hello all, I guess I'll give my two cents worth concerning DX and pileups. I've operated as WA3WSJ/KP4, WA3WSJ/C6A, V26ED and VP5ED. I used the WA3WSJ/C6A call around twelve times. Almost all of these Dxpeditions were for CW contests such as CQWWCW. When I operated as VP5ED, I had over 1200 QS in 48 hours using my K2 at 5w (s/n 321). Here is what a DX operator is listening for: Any SEMI-CLEAR SPOT! When you call cq as a needed dx station, the fun starts after you are called out on a few reflectors. All the Dx operator hears is a buzzing sound in his headset. He tries to pull something from this hornets nest by: 1. Reducing the RF Gain on the rig to work the big boys and get them off the pile first. If you hear him working the strong ones - wait. 2. I moved my RIT control around some. I liked to listen below my sending frequency as most listen above. I must admit that I sometimes was listening 1-2kz away from my sending frequency. 3. The most important thing to do is LISTEN! 4. If the Dx station stops sending, don't keep sending your call. Sometimes we go to the bathroom, get a drink etc. 5. If the DX operator is listening say 1kz away, PLEASE DONT SEND ON HIS TX FREQUENCY! This happens all the time when a newbie to the pile DOESN'T LISTEN. All it does is slow down his rate. 6. If you don't hear the DX station, wait a minute or two then look for him somewhere close by. I have had to move away from a huge pile because I no longer had control of it using 5w. Don't worry the pile will find him VERY quickly. These are just a few of the tricks of a DX Operator. I could write a book on my experiences of operating as DX. I always had a fun time and got to see new countries and meet new people. If you never have operated as DX - what are you waiting for! I can't tell you how many hams have said to me, I'm gonna to that some day. Well folks some day never came because they died before getting the opportunity to do it! Don't let this happen to YOU. Well, that's my two cents. 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
Re: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ: DX Pileups
Unless you listen pretty far down, someone's broadbanded signal is going to cover up your transmit frequency. de Joe, aa4nn 2. I moved my RIT control around some. I liked to listen below my sending frequency as most listen above. I must admit that I sometimes was listening 1-2kz away from my sending frequency. ___ 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] WA3WSJ: DX Pileups
Ed, Good thoughts and well stated. One critically important thought I believe you might have overlooked. That is simply this: The DX Station Is In Control of the pileup (or should be). If he or she says QRZ W7Y?? and comes back to KP4XYZ, he has just created a problem. The new breed of good DX operators stick by their directions. They also send their call frequently (preferably after each QSO) and every so often send their name, qth and qsl info and also tell if they are QSX'ing up or down. Following these ideas elminates the need for the ever present LID to get on the DX frequency and ask Call? QSL info? etc. Of course the Lids are like the Force...they will always be with us. DXing from the other side is great fun. 72/73 and hope to beat you in the DX pileups gr Tony, W4FOA ex EL2AD, 7Q7AA, PY1ZBA, etc. - Original Message - From: Edward R. Breneiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'N3EPA' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 9:57 AM Subject: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ: DX Pileups Hello all, I guess I'll give my two cents worth concerning DX and pileups. I've operated as WA3WSJ/KP4, WA3WSJ/C6A, V26ED and VP5ED. I used the WA3WSJ/C6A call around twelve times. Almost all of these Dxpeditions were for CW contests such as CQWWCW. When I operated as VP5ED, I had over 1200 QS in 48 hours using my K2 at 5w (s/n 321). Here is what a DX operator is listening for: Any SEMI-CLEAR SPOT! When you call cq as a needed dx station, the fun starts after you are called out on a few reflectors. All the Dx operator hears is a buzzing sound in his headset. He tries to pull something from this hornets nest by: 1. Reducing the RF Gain on the rig to work the big boys and get them off the pile first. If you hear him working the strong ones - wait. 2. I moved my RIT control around some. I liked to listen below my sending frequency as most listen above. I must admit that I sometimes was listening 1-2kz away from my sending frequency. 3. The most important thing to do is LISTEN! 4. If the Dx station stops sending, don't keep sending your call. Sometimes we go to the bathroom, get a drink etc. 5. If the DX operator is listening say 1kz away, PLEASE DONT SEND ON HIS TX FREQUENCY! This happens all the time when a newbie to the pile DOESN'T LISTEN. All it does is slow down his rate. 6. If you don't hear the DX station, wait a minute or two then look for him somewhere close by. I have had to move away from a huge pile because I no longer had control of it using 5w. Don't worry the pile will find him VERY quickly. These are just a few of the tricks of a DX Operator. I could write a book on my experiences of operating as DX. I always had a fun time and got to see new countries and meet new people. If you never have operated as DX - what are you waiting for! I can't tell you how many hams have said to me, I'm gonna to that some day. Well folks some day never came because they died before getting the opportunity to do it! Don't let this happen to YOU. Well, that's my two cents. 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 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] WA3WSJ: DX Pileups
I was listening to an SSB DX pileup. The DX station said The W station. He paused and then said Oh, wait that was stupid. QRZ. Hey, nobody is 100% pro, 100% of the time! I worked a DX station last night on 30 meters using my Omni V. Small pileup. He answered on my 3rd try. That was too easy. I should have used the K1 but didn't have a key hooked up to it at the time. 73 - Keith KD1E - ___ 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] WA3WSJ: DX Pileups
Back in the 70's there was listening to a pileeup run by a famous VK (or it MIGHT have been a famous ZL) who was standing by for East coast US stations on 20M SSB from a little island in the Pacific. A W6 kept calling and calling. The VK asked Are you on the East coast to which the response was You're 59 in California. The VK said Thank you. You are in the log. QRZ East coast only. And if anyone else wants to be in my log with a DO NOT QSL entry next to their callsign feel free to call me from anywhere other than the East coast of the US. The pileup became VERY well behaved after that. Haven't heard him do that in a long time and I don't know if that W6 ever was really blacklisted but when a DX station maintains discipline...all benefit. Tom K2TA - Original Message - From: Tony Martin W4FOA [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Edward R. Breneiser [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'N3EPA' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 10:50 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ: DX Pileups Ed, Good thoughts and well stated. One critically important thought I believe you might have overlooked. That is simply this: The DX Station Is In Control of the pileup (or should be). If he or she says QRZ W7Y?? and comes back to KP4XYZ, he has just created a problem. The new breed of good DX operators stick by their directions. They also send their call frequently (preferably after each QSO) and every so often send their name, qth and qsl info and also tell if they are QSX'ing up or down. Following these ideas elminates the need for the ever present LID to get on the DX frequency and ask Call? QSL info? etc. Of course the Lids are like the Force...they will always be with us. DXing from the other side is great fun. 72/73 and hope to beat you in the DX pileups gr Tony, W4FOA ex EL2AD, 7Q7AA, PY1ZBA, etc. - Original Message - From: Edward R. Breneiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'N3EPA' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 9:57 AM Subject: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ: DX Pileups Hello all, I guess I'll give my two cents worth concerning DX and pileups. I've operated as WA3WSJ/KP4, WA3WSJ/C6A, V26ED and VP5ED. I used the WA3WSJ/C6A call around twelve times. Almost all of these Dxpeditions were for CW contests such as CQWWCW. When I operated as VP5ED, I had over 1200 QS in 48 hours using my K2 at 5w (s/n 321). Here is what a DX operator is listening for: Any SEMI-CLEAR SPOT! When you call cq as a needed dx station, the fun starts after you are called out on a few reflectors. All the Dx operator hears is a buzzing sound in his headset. He tries to pull something from this hornets nest by: 1. Reducing the RF Gain on the rig to work the big boys and get them off the pile first. If you hear him working the strong ones - wait. 2. I moved my RIT control around some. I liked to listen below my sending frequency as most listen above. I must admit that I sometimes was listening 1-2kz away from my sending frequency. 3. The most important thing to do is LISTEN! 4. If the Dx station stops sending, don't keep sending your call. Sometimes we go to the bathroom, get a drink etc. 5. If the DX operator is listening say 1kz away, PLEASE DONT SEND ON HIS TX FREQUENCY! This happens all the time when a newbie to the pile DOESN'T LISTEN. All it does is slow down his rate. 6. If you don't hear the DX station, wait a minute or two then look for him somewhere close by. I have had to move away from a huge pile because I no longer had control of it using 5w. Don't worry the pile will find him VERY quickly. These are just a few of the tricks of a DX Operator. I could write a book on my experiences of operating as DX. I always had a fun time and got to see new countries and meet new people. If you never have operated as DX - what are you waiting for! I can't tell you how many hams have said to me, I'm gonna to that some day. Well folks some day never came because they died before getting the opportunity to do it! Don't let this happen to YOU. Well, that's my two cents. 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 mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list
RE: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ: DX Pileups
I try to be as polite as possible to offenders in the pile ups. I just don't log them. If the pile up gets too out of hand, I QRX and get a beer! Mike, W1USN K2 #1964, K1 #1964 First Licensed in 1964 Boxford, MA USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] WN1DAE, WN1TPE, WA1TPE, NW1J, VE1/WA1TPE, DL/WA1TPE, G0/NW1J, EA7/NW1J, P4/NW1J, P4/W1USN, V31RN, 8P9CI, VP2ERN, V26NR, FS/W1USN, PJ8/W1USN, J75RN, J3/W1USN, V44/W1USN -Original Message- From: Tom Althoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 12:08 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ: DX Pileups Back in the 70's there was listening to a pileeup run by a famous VK (or it MIGHT have been a famous ZL) who was standing by for East coast US stations on 20M SSB from a little island in the Pacific. A W6 kept calling and calling. The VK asked Are you on the East coast to which the response was You're 59 in California. The VK said Thank you. You are in the log. QRZ East coast only. And if anyone else wants to be in my log with a DO NOT QSL entry next to their callsign feel free to call me from anywhere other than the East coast of the US. The pileup became VERY well behaved after that. Haven't heard him do that in a long time and I don't know if that W6 ever was really blacklisted but when a DX station maintains discipline...all benefit. Tom K2TA ___ 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: New Polar Bear Video In
Hello all, I just received some great video of Camp-Run-A-MOC from Glen, NK1N. Glen video taped our hike up to Catfish Fire Tower in the Delaware Water Gap, NJ; the bears setting up on the ridge and WA3WSJ in a ssb QSO. He also included some cooking etc in the den! Thanks Glen for the DVD and for shooting it. If anyone else has old or new video for the Polar Bears Gone Wild DVD, please send it to WA3WSJ to be included on the DVD. If you have some photos you would like to include on the DVD, please send them too. Please remember there will be only 50 DVDs made so if you want one, make a donation to the EPA QRP Club now! After the first 50, that's it. Click on the link for more info about the DVD. http://www.wa3wsj.com/PolarBearsWildVideo.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: Polar Bear # 2 Story Part 1
I arrived at Camp-Run-A-MOC in the Delaware Water Gap, NJ around 11am on Friday morning. The weather was fog, fog and more fog. Little did I know what was to come! After unpacking the truck, I setup an AT Dipole on the west side of the cabin. It was up around 10 feet. This was due to tree branches and etc in the way of a clear path. On the east side I setup my DK9SQ Pole Vertical. After running the 300 ohm twin-lead into the den for the dipole and the coax for the vertical, it was time to setup the stations. The dipole was attached to the K2 and the vertical attached to a Kenwood TS-570D. The K2 was in the Kitchen and the 570D in a bunk room. Both seemed to work well. Ed, K3YTR, arrived next and setup a 2m and 6m station on the kitchen table. We used 2m for mountain to den coms. Later the other bears arrived at camp. Friday night I cooked up some cheese burgers and we had chips etc. The bears played around with the radios and later we hit the sack. Saturday morning I cooked up egg omelets and beacon with toast. We had coffee, milk and OJ to drink. After filling our bear bellies, we packed for the hike up the mountain to Catfish Fire Tower. I must have given Glen, NK1N a funny look, as he said your face says it all! I must admit that the sight of his attire made me think that, a gentleman's stroll in the park was about to happen! Little did we know what lied in store for us. The hike up to the fire tower was quick and short about 1.8 miles or so, but did have a steep grade as you reached the ridge on the AT. Glen, NK1N, YOU DID GOOD! John, NU3E was hiking with me and Guy later joined Glen on the hike up. The pack of bears all reached the summit together in one piece in the rain and fog! Guy, N7UN, and Glen, NK1N quickly setup their tents on top of the ridge next to the fire tower. John, NU3E, was helping them out as he didn't pack a tent. I carefully looked around the site, checked my compass and decided to pitch my tent in a campsite that Guy had shown me. This site was about 20'- 30' below the top of the ridge on the SOUTH SIDE. I was thinking about the front coming in from the north and wanted some protection from the storm. BOY, am I glad I did as the front just slammed into us at 2:30pm. I looked at my watch as soon as the wind changed from the south to the north and said to John, NU3E, here it comes! About 30 seconds later all hell broke loose! We had steady 40 -50 mph winds with wind gusts of around 60 mph. The rain hit us with a vengeance. Steady, cold, driven rain was hitting the ridge top. John, NU3E, was in my tent and it sounded like a freight train blowing over us! The wind was blowing over my tent and not hitting us very hard because we where below the ridge top - thank god! We had to turn up the radio volume just to hear it. In the middle of the storm, Guy, N7UN pokes his head in our tent and says, Boy it's toasty in here! At 3:30pm the rain stopped and the wind wasn't bad. I said to John, let's get out of here! John ran up to Glen, NK1N, to tell him we were leaving - now! I packed up my new tent which held up great, and headed for the ridge. There I found Glen trying to pack his tent, but the wind was blowing at about 30mph at this point. I put my foot on a piece of this tent as it started to blow away! Both John and myself helped Glen pack his tent and then we said our goodbyes and condolences to Guy, N7UN as he was staying the night. The hike back was nasty on the ridge as cold driven rain was now changing to cold ice pellets hitting us. As we descended from the ridge, the weather once again morphed into rain, but the wind was gone! I said, it feels like Spring! We all drove back to the den for a good hot beef stew dinner. * Stay-tuned for the second part of this story! You don't want to miss 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: Camp-Run-A-MOC Part II
Hello again all! As I said in part one, N7UN had decided to spend the night on the AT. His Polar Bear QTH would be at around 1500' on top of the ridge where the AT runs right past him. After hiking down the mountain to the den - MOC, the four of us bears where hungry! We sat down to a hot meal provided by Ed, K3YTR, of beef stew. About half way through the meal we hear what sounds like Guy, N7UN, on the 2m HT? He tells camp that he's coming into the den! I jokingly tell all, don't worry - we'll find him in the morning - he's probably dead by now anyway. We all have a good laugh and tell him to come on in to the den for a hot meal. Turns out Guy, N7UN, had tremendous wind. That was ok with him. He had horrible rain - that was ok with him. He also had lots of ICE and that was not ok with him! He placed rocks on his tent spikes to keep them in the ground. He had headphones on for the wind, but the ICE was starting to buckle his four-season tent and it took down his dipole. With no radio, he called it quits and headed back down to the den. Guy and myself hiked up to retrieve his dipole on Sunday morning. We had wind gusts of 60 mph on Catfish Fire Tower. It was all you could do to keep yourself from being blown off the tower. What was nice - a beautiful sight on top of the ridge on the AT in the snow with sun! We saw not a single foot print in the snow ahead of us that morning. It just doesn't get any prettier than that! As for radio stuff. On the ridge I used my K1 and fed it into my VBWFPA. I worked around 18 people - mostly contesters on 20m and had around 11 states worked. John, NU3E, was there logging for me on a paper towel. Yes a paper towel - I forgot my logbook so a pen and a paper towel made do -hi! We just had to keep the towel dry. While operating on 20m, I heard N7UN loud. So I figured why not give Guy a call. I called numerous times, but no answer? Turns out I was trying to contact a ghost! It was Guy's 7mhz second harmonic! So between this and Guy's experience on the ridge that night, Guy is now nicknamed the ghost. Back at camp I later had a ball Sunday night on 80m cw. I even had a pileup going on 3.560mhz! It was great. I was there all by myself with a pileup on my radio. I pulled the plug around 11pm and hit the sack for some sleep. Monday morning (1/16) brings yet another challenge. It try to collapse my DK9SQ Pole, but it won't budge! It is frozen at every joint. Oh yes, the temperatures at the den are single digits! I take it down fully extended and now blow hot air with my mouth over each pole joint. After around a minute on each joint, the pole is finally collapsed. Before anyone asks, I can't fit the pole in the cabin. The coax is also very hard and won't bend much, but I get it rolled up into what looks vaguely like a circle- hi! After some more clean up it's a two hour drive home and here I am writing this email. Isn't life just great! Until my next adventure please remember - Life is Short, So Enjoy! 72, Ed, WA3WSJ Polar Bear # 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: Polar Bears Gone Wild DVD!
Hello Fellow Polar Bears and all! EPA QRP Club 1st Anniversary Limited Edition Polar Bear DVD! I plan to put a video tape of Ron's, WB3AAL, and my, WA3WSJ's, December hike up to Pulpit Rock on the AT in PA on DVD soon. It shows the hike route up the mountain and other fellow polar bears operating at the observatory. There will be footage of other bears in action too. It was a blast making this video. I plan to have footage from Camp-Run-A-MOC on the DVD too! The footage from camp should be interesting! If anyone would like a copy of this limited edition DVD, just click on the link below. We are asking for a $9.99 donation which includes SH as ALL donations will go to help support the EPA QRP Club Activities. If anyone else has a camcorder to shoot your Polar Bear Event, do so and send me the tape, DVD, CD etc. I'll make sure you get it back. I'll include your footage in the DVD too! * ALL donations support the EPA QRP Club. http://www.wa3wsj.com/PolarBearsWildVideo.html 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] WA3WSJ: Camp-Run-A-MOC Sunday Night
Hello all, Just to let all know. I have reserved the cabin at the MOC Sunday night too. This means that at least one polar bear will be on the air Sunday evening at the Camp-Run-A-MOC. This will be a special event station located in the Delaware Water Gap on the air from Friday afternoon until Monday morning. If you work the station during the event, a special qsl card is yours! January 13th to January 16th, 2006 Don't forget that the op who has the most QSOs with WA3WSJ during the Camp-Run-A-MOC Special Event wins a SoftRock-40 Kit! Check it all out below. There will be polar bears everywhere! http://www.wa3wsj.com/files/PolarBear2005.html 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] WA3WSJ: Camp-Run-A-MOC Prize!
Hello all! As you might know, there will be a pack of polar bears in a den at the Mohican Outdoor Center from January 13 -15. I will be there too and I'll also backpack up the mountain to the ridge on the AT to operate Saturday. Look for me on 40m and 20m cw near the qrp frequencies on Saturday. Here's an added incentive to work WA3WSJ. ** The op who has the most QSOs with WA3WSJ on this weekend will win a FREE SoftRock-40 Kit! Click on the link below to view! ** Only one QSO per band, mode and day count. So work me a couple times per day on different modes and or bands! Check it out at: http://www.wa3wsj.com/files/PolarBear2005.html Don't forget about PSK31 too! 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: White Mountain Radio Hike!
Hello all, I know it's early, but planning makes perfect. I'm thinking about putting together a nice hike and radio trip to the White Mountains of NH. I plan to hike the Presidential Range. I have hiked this route before with my daughter and it's breath-taking! I plan to hike the AMC Hut System so you won't need a heavy pack. The AMC Huts are a days hike apart and serve meals. All meals except lunch will be included in the price. If you want lunch, the huts do sell lunches, but I'm usually hiking around lunch time. For around $50 a day you get breakfast, dinner and a bunk bed with wool blankets to sleep. You will also NEVER forget the gorgeous views. I'm planning on a trip as follows: Saturday, July 8th: Travel day to Highland Center at Crawford Notch Sunday, July 9th : Hike to Mizpah Spring Hut Monday, July 10th : Hike to Lakes of the Clouds Hut Tuesday,July 11th : Stay at Lakes - Hike up to Mount Washington etc. Wednesday July 12 : Grab Cog Railway down mountain Stay Highland Ctr. Thursday July 13th: Head home The Highland Center costs more and I can post this later when I know who will be coming along. I posted this now because the huts are neat and they fill up fast! Nothing to set in stone and if some want different dates etc , let me know. This will be hike you'll never forget! 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: Camp-Run-A-MOC Special Event Station
Hello all! Please checkout a special event station that will be on the air before, during and after the EPA QRP Club Moonlight Madness Polar Bear Sprint. Starting Friday, January 13th and ending Sunday, January 15th, Polar Bears will be in their Camp-Run-A-MOC Den. We will be looking for QSOs. Just click on the link below for information. http://www.wa3wsj.com/files/PolarBear2005.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 Moonlight Madness Xmas Event Today!
Hello all, Well, I'm packing my backpack for the hike up the mountain to Pulpit Rock today. It probably will take about 1.5 hours to hike up due to the snow. I'll be using my K1 (s/n 31) and a vertical. As always, the first contact I make will receive a polar bear claw replica. Check out the cool certificates you can grab for making contact with a polar bear. Just click on the link below. There will be polar bears on the air from numerous states so keep an ear out for them. One last item, a reporter from the Morning Call which is a newspaper from Allentown, PA will be joining us up on the mountain. Her last name is Morse and she just found out that she is related to Samuel Morse! To commemorate this, all the certificates will have the Morse Coat-of-Arms of them. Maybe we can get Ms. Morse on the air on ssb too! I don't think she knows the code - hi! Hope you bag your bear! http://www.wa3wsj.com/files/PolarBear2005.html 72, Ed, WA3WSJ Polar Bear #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
