Re: [Elecraft] K2 #5613 BFO low freq problem

As suggested in the note, I added 2pf NP0 from my junkbox from X3 / X4 junction (where it connects to L33) to ground. This fixed the problem. With this mod: BFO High 4917.00 BFO Low 4912.48 Range 4.52 They all seem fine. Thanks for you help, Raj, N2RD Leigh L. Klotz, Jr.

[QRP-L] KX1 4 Band Ant, Canso Causeway Trip

A recent trip allowed me to try out my 4 band end fed antenna with the KX1. Details of the portable set up can be found here: http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/ppike/csway.html 73, Paul -ve1dy- __ QRP-L mailing list Home:

Re: [QRP-L] KX1 4 Band Ant, Canso Causeway Trip

Paul and All, Great pictures! I have to show my XYL--particularly the ones of the high seas! She loves the ocean. Question! Nothwithstanding the fact that the coil around your glass case lowered your SWR, do you really think it made a big difference in results? An SWR of 1.9 to 1 doesn't

Re: [Elecraft] Experience with off brand Lithium AAs?

Steven M. Knapp wrote: I've found a few generic brand Li AA's. I know the Energizer's are the preferred battery for the KX1, but am curious if anyone has tried these off-brands that seem to save a couple bucks? Only one data point: For a trip thru the Canal a year ago, I wanted something

[Elecraft] KNB2 help

I have a local noise that I can't get the NB in my K-2 to knock out. http://tinyurl.com/reqdp The NB on my IC-735 does so I'm hoping I can tweak my K-2 NB to eliminate it. I tried the C-11 to .0068uF and C-12 to .047uF change per the Mods site and no real improvement. Any other ideas would be

Re: [Elecraft] Experience with off brand Lithium AAs?

Fred wrote: K6DGW/MM was a bit underwhelming, regardless of batteries, story at www.foothill.net/~andreaj/Ham43.htm Hi Fred, Thanks for the very entertaining write-up at the URL you gave. I can't recall the last time I read something as well-written on the web! I'm going to keep an eye on

RE: [Elecraft] KPA100 oscillation during IARU Reg 1 Field Day

Hello! Short follow up on this. My KPA100 broke down during EU Field Day. Could not find any burned parts visually at first. Later I find D12 and D14 to be shorted. I have not yet found any replacements from my junkbox. I wonder what else might be broken? How to measure those FETs in T/R switch?

[Elecraft] Re: I made a terrible mistake!

Folks, After Doug's (WS3X) mistaken posting (thinking he was being spammed by the monthly list password reminder email) asking to be removed from the list, he received a number of mean spirited and even profane direct emails from list members. One list member even posted his (and his

[Elecraft] Transverter Configuration Problem

I am trying to configure my first transverter on my K2 - the XV-50, and am having some trouble with the secondary menu options.  I don't see how to switch the TRN x 'OUT' parameter from HI to LOW power mode ... it cycles through H 0.01 - H 12.7. No matter what I do, can't turn that darn 'H'

RE: [Elecraft] Experience with off brand Lithium AAs?

I read Fred's piece on his travels and battery observations. I have a few to add: I earn my living with photo stuff. The stuff consumes many AA batteries. I buy batteries in great quantity. Lithium AA batteries are by far the best for long-term camera use (not flash). I use Alkaline cells for

RE: [Elecraft] Transverter Configuration Problem

Normally the TRN x OUT parameter can be adjusted from H to L by rotating the VFO knob or tapping the BAND+/BAND- buttons. When you get to the 'H 0.01' display, rotate the VFO knob counterclockwise and you should see the H turn to an L. If that does not happen, check your firmware levels. 73,

[Elecraft] Transverter Configuration Problem - Resolution

I _believe_ that the problem was a sequencing problem ... the 'Low' power configuration menu doesn't show up UNLESS the transverter cables are connected between the K2 and the XVTR.  At least, after connecting the tables, rebooting the K2, and accessing the menus a few times ... the 'L 0.01 - L

[Elecraft] Aligning XV50

The saga continues. While monitoring TP5 voltage, I am keying the transmitter and attempting to peak the 6 inductors as per the manual But the voltage keeps dropping fairly quickly ...couple of tens of millivolts per second ... enough so that it is almost impossible to peak the inductors.

Re: [Elecraft] Experience with off brand Lithium AAs?

peter gerba wrote: He told me that over 90% of cameras submitted for repair, due to battery damage, had the Cu top brand Alkaline in the camera. I don't know the sales figures for this brand and haven't seen the paid for repair stats, but I don't think they own the market. So, there might be

[Elecraft] Re: Experience with off brand Lithium AAs? (and a WARNING!)

I know the Energizer's are the preferred battery for the KX1, but am curious if anyone has tried these off-brands that seem to save a couple bucks? For example I've had good luck with other batteryspace products: http://batteryspace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPRODProdID=1506 I've just

RE: [Elecraft] Experience with off brand Lithium AAs?

is...not significant. But I wish the battery manufacturers would try harder in this area, given the amount of damage it can do. I would definitely pay a premium for leak-free batteries. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco __ NOD32 1.1637 (20060702) Information

RE: [Elecraft] Experience with off brand Lithium AAs?

Pete wrote: I've been told that there are but 3 or 4 actual (major) manufactures of consumer batteries in world and that Union Carbide is the only large one here. All the branding is from the 3 or 4 makers. Do you have any idea if this is true? Some years ago I wrote a

Re: [Elecraft] Experience with off brand memory cards

I'm guessing, then, the 1GB PC2700 333MHz memory card I purchased from an internet site $40 cheaper than same spec memory card on the Dell site is inferior and could fail soon? de Joe, aa4nn --- Do you always get more if

RE: [Elecraft] Experience with off brand Lithium AAs?

Okay - in the third para of my last message I *meant* automobile mfgr, not tire mfgr. Egad! Ron AC7AC ___ 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

[Elecraft] KX1 assembly question.

Hi everyone. I have a very simple question regarding the KX1 assembly instructions. Just before the second visual inspection and Alignment and Test Part II and just after the installation of L1 and L2, the instructions say... Your kit includes an extra 22k resistor for use at R32. This

RE: [Elecraft] Experience with off brand Lithium AAs?

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RE: [Elecraft] Experience with off brand Lithium AAs?

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RE: [Elecraft] Experience with off brand memory cards

Joe, AA4NN, wrote: I'm guessing, then, the 1GB PC2700 333MHz memory card I purchased from an internet site $40 cheaper than same spec memory card on the Dell site is inferior and could fail soon? de Joe, aa4nn --- Do

RE: [Elecraft] KX1 assembly question.

Excellent point. Yes, the resistor must be installed as shown in the figure. The 'not present' meant it wasn't included in the PCB outlines. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Vin Cortina Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2006 4:45 PM

[Elecraft] KX1 assembly question answered

Thanks to everyone who responded to my question. All concurred on what I had suspected leaving me with the warm and fuzzy feeling of knowing I'm on the right road. Onward and upward to final testing! Vin Cortina KR2F K1-4 s/n:1977 KX1 s/n:1476 ___

Re: [Elecraft] Experience with off brand Lithium AAs?

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[Elecraft] Frequency Counter Probe not working S/N 5567

Hello I've been busy building my K2. I have completed the control and front panel boards with all checks reading as they should. Have just completed Part I of the RF board and everything checks out fine except when I test the frequency counter probe on the left side of C22 the display

RE: [Elecraft] Frequency Counter Probe not working S/N 5567

Terry, Is there a possibility that you have the pins in the housing reversed? The shield should be closest to the side panel. There is just not much to the frequency probe - a piece of coax with a 10 pf capacitor in series with the center conductor, so not really much to go wrong. To test the

[Elecraft] Test

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[Elecraft] Re: [QRP-L] KX1 4 Band Ant, Canso Causeway Trip

Thanks Dave, I would say probably not, but I think the rig will be happier and I know I was (hi)! snip Question! Nothwithstanding the fact that the coil around your glass case lowered your SWR, do you really think it made a big difference in results? An SWR of 1.9 to 1 doesn't seem all that

RE: [Elecraft] KPA100 oscillation during IARU Reg 1 Field Day

Jukka, Components are relatively inexpensive, so I recommend that you order all the diodes in the KPA100 T/R switch and the FETs too - often the price break on a quantity of 10 or 25 will be a better choice if you do any building at all. Arbitrary replacement of the T/R switch active components

[Elecraft] Experiance with Ni-MH recharable AA

I have bought about 30 of the recharge AA batteries and they all still work in my Sony cameras and ats-3 radio. I would not use Lithium batteries there but have them on my tiny VX-2 handi-talky. Those were made for Cell-phones and seem to last very well. Same with my Cell-phone. I think the

[Elecraft] asked this some time back, wonder if anyone else has this happen

I just went to reprogram my K1 message memories, replacing the Field Day exchange messages. I recorded a 3x3 CQ message in memory #1. When I do that, I leave an interword gap between each of the 3 'CQs' and then after the 'DE' and also between the 'X' at the end of my call and the following 'K'

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for July 2nd 3rd, 2006

Good Evening, I must apologize. Friday I called in sick for work and slept until Saturday afternoon. I've not been that ill in quite a while. Today I was still feeling some fever while running the first net. Nothing like a little internal QRM to make CW copy difficult ;) But, with

[Elecraft] Electrolytic Capacitor voltage on control board K2

Could anybody tell me what the voltage rating for C1 2.2uf, and C28 220uf on the control board on the K2 Thanks Mike N6IMF _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE!