For 20M (and it will work thru 10M, possibly on 30M)
an easy to build wire antenna with some gain is a half
square. It can be corner fed with coax quite easily.
Cebik's (w4rnl) site has dimensions to match 50 ohm
coax. A google search for half square antenna will
yeild a plethora of sites. It's a
And an ambitious project, indeed, Vic!
I feel bad about suggesting a starter kit LED Tune kit
while your sights were set so much higher. hi
73 good luck.
de Joe aa4nn
I've decided to build the AMQRP Micro-908 (see
http://www.amqrp.org/kits/micro908/index.html#Description%202 They
are
I have been very pleased with my MFJ 33' mast. Easy to setup and takedown.
Still looking for a light and secure base for it.
I presently use a garden claw hand tiller stuck in the ground and the mast
held in place with a
couple of bungee straps wrapped around mast and tiller staff.
Antenna is
Has anyone already solved the question of what Pelican
case to use
with a K2 complete station?
I would like to put a K2, with antenna and K1EL K-40,
a Heil set,
computer keyboard and associated cables into a
Pelican. I'm
thinking about the Buddipole but an not yet decided.
Links to photos and
I've run NiMH's (2200 or 2400 mAh) from WalMart - using a 10 AA-cell holder
from Mouser. At 5W, I start getting the low voltage 'beep' in the headphones
after an hour or two of use. If I run at 1W, I figure I can get 4-6 hours
(enough for a short sprint). I haven't checked out the webpage yet to
Hi Dan:
I'm posting my reply to your query to the Elecraft reflector as well,
in the hope that it might assist others in procuring failed hot
poles as well.
You wrote:
Can you describe what you mean by hot poles? And any idea how I
could get hold of some from the local electric company
Thanks for the Idea. This might Help at Jamboree on the Air setups.
Richard Kent
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Hammond
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2006 10:25 AM
To: Dan KB6NU; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] OT - 30-foot
I've visited the Jackite site. They are offering their 32' poles
(black or orange) for $54.
I thought someone had found similar poles for a bit less than the
Jackite price, however I may be in error here.
I have a few 31-foot orange Jackite poles for sale. Brand new.
The price is $54 each
Joe, aa4nn wrote:
And an ambitious project, indeed, Vic!
I feel bad about suggesting a starter kit LED Tune kit
while your sights were set so much higher. hi
73 good luck.
What appeals to me about the Micro-908 is that it's more than an
exercise, being very useful for a lot of things. I'm
Dan,
I have used the same 10 cell AA holder from Mouser for about a year with
the 2500mAH cells from Energizer. I also recently bought the BatterySpace
2500mAH Lipo pack from
http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPRODProdID=2335 and
will be testing the both in real-world condx with
Sounds like you'd better consider the kind of Pelican case rifle
shooters use! Honestly! 73 de Alex NS6Y.
On Jun 12, 2006, at 7:23 AM, Mark Baugh wrote:
Has anyone already solved the question of what Pelican
case to use
with a K2 complete station?
I would like to put a K2, with antenna and
HI
In addition to my experimenting with solar power and SLA batteries I have
also done some playing around with NiMH batteries. There are several
manufacturers making 2700 mAHr AA cells and 700-800 mAHr AAA cells. I use
many sets of these batteries for digital camera equipment and I have tried
My only antenna currently here at the home QTH is an HF2V vertical
which does great for long haul DX on 40 and 80 but in general is not
good for local or regional work. I just launched some monofilament
over the only high branch in my yard at 50'.
As I only have a single support, I'm looking at
I would suggest a fanned dipole configuration with elements cut for 80, 40
and 20 meters - feed it with the RG-213 directly (or through a balun if you
have one).
Cut the elements for 40 and 20 plenty long (about 15%) and cut the 80 meter
elements for the low part of the band (3.5 MHz). You will
Your HF2-V will work fine as is on 15 meters. I usually mine rather than my
Cushcraft R5 which also covers 15. The ground mounted Butternut does better
for dx while the R5 maybe better for the US and South America.
By the way you can load your HF2v up on 20 and 17 meters with your tuners if
Don W3FPR wrote:
The theory is that the 80 meter wire will also serve on the 3rd harmonic at
30 meters and the 40 meter element will similarly serve on 15 as a 3/2
wavelength antenna, giving you coverage of 80 thru 15 meters with the 3
elements.
-
Ha, Ha! Good point, Don. Shows
guess it depends upon what YOU call an entire station
I have my k2 qrp, batt/tuner/ ps/ antenna/ headset/palm paddle, solar
panel/ logbook/, license/ english CEPT agreements/mic, antenna, in a
gray pelican 1520,...
I have the kpa100/kt100 in an ec2 in another black 1520 for hipower,
with
I've just updated my battery page again, adding a discharge curve (at 300
mA) from an 8-cell pack of AA NiNH batteries sent to me by VE3NFK who has
the same analyzer I do. And NN4CW is sending me a couple of *very* tiny LiPo
batteries to test that he uses in the Spartan Sprint contests with
Take a look at the Ten Tec Vee beam, then remember that a non terminated Vee
beam is bi directional, so you do not need the termination resistors. Make
it up as a one support sloping vee as long as will fit your lot with the
angles suggested, 45 degrees. You can stake out the lower ends with
Other then a relay, wonder what could be causing this problem:
I am having trouble with the T/R relay circuit hanging up on 20m only - 40
works fine.
The RX works on 20, then when I key to transmit it works but then wont go back
to receive properly. The signals are very weak and I have to turn
Gee,
I live in a restricted neighborhood and I could not be happier with my
40M
off center fed dipole I have stapled to the ridgepole in my garden home. I
mounted a 4:1 balun at the feed point and fed it with 1/2 wavelength of
coax. It works 80 thru 10 meters and is easily tuned with my
Jim,
That OCF sounds interesting, and I'm also in a restricted
neighborhood, but what is a '1/2 wavelength of coax' for an antenna
that covers 80 thru 10 meters?
Mark AD5SS
On 6/12/06, James T. Jim Rogers, W4ATK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Gee,
I live in a restricted neighborhood and I
Hi JT
You mentioned the tree with a 50 ft support point.
What do you have to support the ends of your wires?
Also, what kind of real estate do you have to spread out
over? That would help us a lot in suggesting something.
Good luck and 73
Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: JT Croteau
I wound RFC 11, 14 and 16 with one too many windings, will this have to be
fixed or can I use the radios with the extra windings?
BILL COCHRAN
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1430 N 12TH STREET
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43725
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FAX: 740-236-1560
The web address Tom provided had a minor typo.
www.tmastco.com will work better.
Fran
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Where do I go next? I just finished a K2 for a friend.
I am the proud owner of a K2 (4028) and I have had my eye on a KX1 for quite
some time. I would be interested in hearing from other K2 owners that also
own KX1s. I feel like it is going to be either a KX1 or another K2. I like
the portability
BILL COCHRAN wrote:
I wound RFC 11, 14 and 16 with one too many windings, will this have
to be fixed or can I use the radios with the extra windings?
You mean one extra turn on each toroid? Since these function as RF
chokes, I doubt that a little extra inductance will matter. If they
were
Hi
I have a friend with a Fully loaded K2 for sale
K2 B model I don't know the serial number
KPA100 100 watt amp
KNB2 Noise blanker
KSB2 sideband module
KDSP2DSP module
K160M160 meter aux antenna
KBT2 internal battery option in standard QRP lid
KAT2 20 watt tuner in
If you just had another few feet of ladder line to reach from your shack to
your feedpoint, Ron, my answer would be easy. The classic 88 ft center fed
doublet which your tuner would load fine on 80 thru 10. With the center at
50 ft, it would give you good coverage over the US on the low bands.
Hi Jim,
I have just finished K2 #05573 to go along with my #00254 (seven years old,
now). I also have a KX1. It's a tough call, KX1 or another K2.
I got the second K2 to allow me to use two receivers (not really SO2R in the
contesting sense). I absolutely love my KX1, now with 80, 40, 30,
Just a slight clarification to Tom's posting, and some additional information.
The Mast Co. (www.tmastco.com) Does Not sell NEW electric utility hot
sticks/poles. I do offer NEW heavy duty fiberglass telescopic poles suitable
for ham
use.
I do occassionally get hot stick/pole units from my
I thought someone had found similar poles for a bit less than the
Jackite price, however I may be in error here.
_http://5stores.com/jackite/index.php?main_page=indexcPath=3sort=20apage=2_
(http://5stores.com/jackite/index.php?main_page=indexcPath=3sort=20apage=2)
$42.95 + shipping
I'm another limited space, restricted community
ham (for now). I've been considering different
types of verticals which might be best. I THINK,
I'm looking for an antenna which:
- vertical ?
- no radials
- no counterpoises
- no guy-wires
- 40 thru 10
- maybe 4 shorter buried radials
Hi, Benny.
My last and best is Spiderbeam product of still stronger material, 40 ft high.
Very handy telescope. Spider must sell beams also in US, I think.
Look for www.spiderbeam.net
Yes - The Wire Man sells them for $99USD+Shipping.
http://thewireman.com/index.shtml
73
Martin.
Whoa Guys,
I would never ever give up my K2. I am just trying to decide if I want
another K2, or maybe this time a KX1. I love to build and the Elecraft kits
certainly fill that bill (or should I say build. ouch, that's a bad pun
indeed).
You see, I also want a W7ZOI spec
I have read articles on the web recently that mention the low NVIS type
antenna's.
I'm not sure if your familiar with the concept but here is a link that I've
used
http://www.hamuniverse.com/nvisbeam.html
I kind of like the one they mention - the cloud warmer - it looks like a
neat concept.
Fred N3CSY asked:
I'm another limited space, restricted community
ham (for now). I've been considering different
types of verticals which might be best. I THINK,
I'm looking for an antenna which:
- vertical ?
- no radials
- no counterpoises
- no guy-wires
- 40 thru 10
- maybe 4
I'm trying to calibrate the KAT1 using an RF probe.
Parameter Atu is set to CLP, and Out is set to 5.0 watts.
Docs say that when I enter TUNE mode and watch the DMM's
voltage with the probe on RF hot and ground, I should
adjust WPM+/WPM- until I see 14 volts on the DMM.
I see 3.67 V and it
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