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> My question concerns what pitch is easier to copy
> when receiving fast cw when no qrm is present.
There has been research on the topic of sidetone and level. It concluded
with 500 Hz and in some cases even lower tones to be favorable in noise free
environment
I generally just hold the part down with one hand, touch the iron to
the solder to get a little dab on the tip, and then tack down one lead.
After that, the part will generally stay in place and you can solder the
rest of the pins. Do be sure to re-solder that first lead as the tack is
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From: "Clint Sprague" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 10:35 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Construction question
I'm attempting my 1st contruction project in many
years...
CMOS4 keyer, and I have what is probably a pretty
stupid question that mayb
Wow folks,
That was fun! On forty it appears the well was deeper and more full
than we could manage. Tom called for a good long time and with the help
of Dave in Kentucky got many, many stations. We did lose a few folks
though. I am sorry but some of you did not try more than once. Som
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> Anyone else experience the "hole"?
Yes, I have the same problem, I traced it to some body parts inside my
head (YMMV). I have a fairly large hole in my hearing spectrum that
extends from about 700 Hz to light. In fact most everything from 350 Hz
down to DC is also
Clint, WS1V asked:
When you install a component on the printed side of the circuit board, and
then you tip the board over to solder, what are accepted methods to keep the
compenent from falling off? I've read that you should bend the leads to
hold the component onto the board but I was wondering
I just took a certification class at work for IPC-610(D) whihc is for
solder inspection. So, I'm now authorized to answer your question! The
method of bending the leads over is called "cinching" the leads and is
acceptable as long as the component lead does not get close to other
circuit comp
I'm experiencing low power out (on K2 front panel anyway) when using a
transverter connected to the XV60/Transverter Adapter.
When set to P .5 (1/2 mw), the K2 front panel reports P .09 LP instead
of P .5 LP. The 28MHz band always puts out the requested power.
I checked the voltage at V PWR (pin
I'm attempting my 1st contruction project in many
years...
CMOS4 keyer, and I have what is probably a pretty
stupid question that maybe others can answer for me
here. When you install a component on the printed
side of the circuit board, and then you tip the board
over to solder, what are accepted
In a message dated 1/15/06 8:30:40 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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> Ed, WA3WSJ is on the air now with the N3EPA call from Camp-Run-A-MOC in NJ.
>
Worked him at 0309 UTC. Weak but readable.
If he's out there tonight, he *IS* a polar bear!
73 de Jim, N2EY
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Kevin:
Well, I tried to check in. I heard Kevin (most of the time) and maybe 2
other stations. I guess I'll have to wait until I get a real antenna.
Kevin
N8IQ
NEVER GIVE UP! Conditions weren't the best tonight... on EITHER net
for that matter.
There were several(!) stations who attempted
Hi,
Ed, WA3WSJ is on the air now with the N3EPA call from Camp-Run-A-MOC in NJ.
3560.1 MHz @ 01:26 UTC
He is giving out the Polar Bear #PA1.
72 and Thanks,
Ron Polityka
WB3AAL
Polar Bear #1
www.wb3aal.com
www.n3epa.org
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The NAQCC QRP CW Sprint for January is this coming Wednesday night
January 18th from 8:30 to 10:30PM EST or, if you prefer, Thursday
Morning from 0130 - 0330 UTC.
This month's Sprint will be held on 80 Meters ONLY.
The suggested starting point for participants is from 3.555 MHz to 3.565
MHz a
Well, I tried to check in. I heard Kevin (most of the time) and maybe 2
other stations. I guess I'll have to wait until I get a real antenna.
Kevin
N8IQ
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Dang Kevein! You forgot to put a note on MY refrigerator!
I'll try to remember it is 6PM for next Sunday.
Tom K2TA
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From: "Kevin Rock" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Elecraft"
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 6:54 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net preliminary rpt
George, N4YM asked:
...I understand the reason a lower pitch ST would be easier to copy when qrm
is present, due to the percentage difference matter. My question concerns
what pitch is easier to copy when receiving fast cw when no qrm is present.
... Also, it seems my K2 pitch volumn has a "hole
Wow folks,
Our experiment worked. On twenty meters we checked in 14 folks from:
AZ, CO, ND, MO, CT, VA, IN, ON, NY, WV, and MA. There were a few times it
was tough to pull out a call since there were so many at once. Signals
were very good with only a couple cases of QSB. While I thaw so
I understand the reason a lower pitch ST would be easier to copy when qrm is
present, due to the percentage difference matter. My question concerns what
pitch is easier to copy when receiving fast cw when no qrm is present.I
seem to remember seeing a post on this matter some time in the pas
Hi Tom
My KRC2 is in constant use in my shack with my K2.
I have a homebuilt box that does antenna switching
and switches the antenna matching networks as well.
I use tuned feeders on all bands except 160, so each
band has to be matched separately. The KRC2 controls
it all very well.
I've not nee
Tom,
The KRC2 is just great - lots of function and opportunities for you to be
creative with your antenna switching.
I worked out a plan for automatically switching my antennas with it - and I
am switching a lot of antennas in 3 selection banks (some even appear in
more than one bank). The KRC2
Hi Tom, et al:
Giving credit where it should go... I wish I could claim originality
for the K1 backlight mod, but I cannot.
The brilliant IDEA for the backlight mod was Wayne's. However I was
lucky enough to be able to help with the implementation and I wrote
and illustrated the instruction
I don't think I've seen any comments regarding the KRC2.
Ever since my K2/100 booted my Orion out of the shack I have been using my
Array Solutions "Rat Pak" auto-antenna-switch in manual mode.
The KRC2 would put me back in auto-antenna mode again.
If I connect the KRC2 to my K2 I assume I can
Tom Althoff wrote:
I love the backlight. Think N0SS is the guy to thank for that and
Elecraft
for carrying it.
I'm glad you like the backlight, Tom.
I was looking at my K1 one day, in poor lighting, beside a nicely-lit
K2. Pulled out a spare K2 backlight, measured it, and saw immediately
One of the things I like best about the Elecraft list is how individuals
approach problems and what they come up with for solutions.
The taping of the resistors before soldering them to the backlight display
Mike is neat idea and one that I have never thought about but will use at
the very next op
I just installed the backlight kit, and it's great!
I put up some pictures at my website: http://www.n2htt.net/K1/index.html
This is a terrific mod!
Mike N2HTT
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> volume is so and low and just use headphones? When I touch
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