I think any Hakko is worth it, but I'll extend that to say any
soldering station costing more than $100 is worth it these days. 73 de
Alex NS6Y
On Apr 14, 2006, at 1:53 AM, Paul Gates, KD3JF wrote:
In fact if I went back to some folders on soldering of mine I think
you are the one who
Ed,
8 volts at U6 pin 1 can happen and may or not be a problem. More info is
needed.
Did you do the PLL Range Test? Was the high frequency, low frequency and range
within bounds? If so, the voltage at U6 pin 1 should be OK.
Do you mean L30 and T5 rather than L3?
What is the voltage at U6
I am fortunate enough to have, either at work or at
home, at least one each of the several top-grade
soldering stations Pace, Metcal, Hakko, Edsyn,
Weller ... and several versions of each of these
manufacturers' product lines as well, in some cases.
As you'd expect, for professional use, the
I tried all sorts of things and the Palm mini paddle is great little paddle.
It ain't cheap, but iit IS GOOD!
I had a Bulldog paddle I used and liked very much, but it's life isn't
very long! Wore it out too fast so didn't get another one!
73,
Sandy W5TVW
- Original Message -
From:
My congradulations Paul!
Only 2watts for so long distance on 40m! It' great!!!
What antenna was used for the QSO? Vertical or Yagi?
To my astonishment Drew answered me! We had a nice little qso... Drew
told me he was using a hb rig at 100w and the temp was 18 deg. I told
him I was using my
Hi Alexander, thank you.
The antenna is nothing special, just a Carolina windom in amongst the
trees at about 30 to 35 feet. Looks to be about 4,500 miles-per-watt
(hi).
72, 73, Paul
On 4/14/06, Alexander Ponomarenko [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My congradulations Paul!
Only 2watts for so long
Craig, NZ0R asked:
I'm curious what makes one unit better than another other than the obvious
differences between a temperature-controlled iron and a $10 radio shack
unit. Are you thinking of technical issues like recovery time and supporting
multiple irons/accessories or is it subjective issues
I just added some pictures of the kxb-3080 installation, to my web
page, if anyone is interested in having a look at them.
http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/ppike/kxb3080.html
Please note, in the first picture, L1 and L2 are supposed to look the
same. I didn't notice this until I looked at the
Paul, VE1DY wrote:
I just added some pictures of the kxb-3080 installation, to my web page, if
anyone is interested in having a look at them.
http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/ppike/kxb3080.html
Please note, in the first picture, L1 and L2 are supposed to look the same.
I didn't notice this until I
On Apr 14, 2006, at 12:40 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
The Pace and Edsyn soldering stations are in the $130 range. The
OKI (was
Metcal) soldering stations like the Wellers with front-panel
temperature
controls get up near $200. Of course, they all have special purpose
tools
that cost
I completed the second phase of the build theis morning. Finished the
alignment and now I'm now sitting here listening to 40 meters. What a sweet
sound and great RX. I sort of hate to take it down for completion.
Brent
WB4X
___
Elecraft
Just to make the PCBs sparkle, is there any reason why I should not
spray a completed PCB with a Flux Remover/PCB Cleaner. I have not used
one in the past for the K1 or KX1 builds, but as the K2 task is slightly
bigger, it would keep everything spic-and-span. Comments welcome.
72s
Mark
There are cheapie soldering irons made by almost everyone, including
Weller. The minimum Weller model is the WTCPT, the minimum Hakko is
whatever model is in that same price range. 73 de Alex NS6Y
On Apr 14, 2006, at 1:16 PM, Bob Nielsen wrote:
On Apr 14, 2006, at 12:40 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire
If you like, you can use flux remover carefully with Q-Tips right where
the flux is, DON'T douse the whole board in it! 72s de Alex NS6Y
On Apr 14, 2006, at 1:22 PM, Mark RAYBOULD wrote:
Just to make the PCBs sparkle, is there any reason why I should not
spray a completed PCB with a Flux
Many thanks to all who responded to my post. There are plenty of options to
mull over on the paddles. First things first, I guess. Now is the time to clear
the bench and dust off the scope.
73s and Happy Easter
-Pete wd4lst
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On Apr 14, 2006, at 1:22 PM, Mark RAYBOULD wrote:
Just to make the PCBs sparkle, is there any reason why I should not
spray a completed PCB with a Flux Remover/PCB Cleaner. I have not
used one in the past for the K1 or KX1 builds, but as the K2 task
is slightly bigger, it would keep
One possibility is to get the Elecraft paddles for the KX1 and either
mounting them on a base or making a bracket or something that allows
their use with the K1. 73 de Alex NS6Y
On Apr 14, 2006, at 2:03 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Many thanks to all who responded to my post. There are plenty
My K2 S/N 5163 goes in to current limit at about 7 watts or so on 40M. I set
the limit to 3.5A, so something is not right. The voltage drops about 1V
from 13.5 to 12.5 as well using the K2 meter. I have a 25 amp PS, and
increase the wire size with no real change. The other bands go in to limit
as
Mike,
The most probable cause of Hi Cur is the low pass filter - check the number
of turns on toroids L25 and L26, check the capacitor values in the 40 meter
low pass filter and check the soldering, particularly the toroid leads.
73,
Don W3FPR
-Original Message-
My K2 S/N 5163 goes
Hi folks,
Silly as it may sound I'm trying to key my KX1 using a
microHAM CW Keyer (uses Winkey), controlled by my
notebook, which will be running N1MM Logger. I want
to try this setup in the Ontario QSO Party tomorrow.
I have the microHAM USB device router and N1MM Logger
both configured so
I have one of the original, serial number 107, AZ ScQRPion Paddle kits that
I don't think I will ever build.
http://www.swlink.net/~w5jh/brasspaddle.htm
I've had this one since they first released them in 2003. The kit has not
been built and is still in the original packaging. It has been
Holy CW! That's the fastest I've ever sold anything.
My AZ ScQRPions Paddle kit has been sold.
Mark Saunders, KJ7BS
Glendale, AZ
From: Mark Saunders, KJ7BS [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 6:30 PM
To: Az Ham; 'AZ ScQRPions';
Ken,
What happens if you plug a hand key into the KX1? or paddles with the KX1
set to Hand? If it keys properly, then your problem is in the cable or in
the microHam Keyer.
I guess there is also the possibility that you are getting RF feedback which
locks the combination into transmit - try
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