Re: Fw: [Elecraft] 50 vs 75 ohm N-connectors

Actually, that's the main reason Type N's are better for VHF/UHF. There's no impedance bump in the feedline at the joints. Not true for PL259's. 73's, John AA0VE Ken Kopp wrote: Jim's correct - There ARE differences between 75 and 50 ohm coax connectors ... especially Type N. 73! Ken Kopp

Re: Fw: [Elecraft] 50 vs 75 ohm N-connectors

True, it is also much easier to weatherproof N connectors than 'UHF' connectors when used outside. 73, Geoff GM4ESD. John R. Lonigro wrote: Actually, that's the main reason Type N's are better for VHF/UHF. There's no impedance bump in the feedline at the joints. Not true for PL259's.

[Elecraft] Re: [QRP-L] Items FS

The XG-1 has been sold pending payment. Thanks, Brent - Original Message - From: Brent Sutphin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Brent Sutphin [EMAIL PROTECTED]; QRP-L [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 6:46 PM Subject: Re: [QRP-L] Items FS The filter

[Elecraft] SOC Marathon Sprint - Results Soapbox

CALL SOC# QSOs QSO pts S/P/C Pwr Mult HB Paddle Mult SCORE === = == = K7TQ 51 34 113 21 7 (5W) 16,611 W0UFO 89 27 98 20 7 (5W) 13,720 K7UP 579 9 36 8 7 (5W) X1.5 3,024 K4BAI N/A 7 37 7 7 (5W) X1.5 2,719.5 N2CQ 402 12 42 9 7 (5W) 2,646 K2HYD N/A 9

[Elecraft] Low pwr output 30m K2/100

Hi All, I've recently completed my KPA100, and have noted that I have low pwr output on 30m (into a dummy load) I am getting about 75w out on this band with Hi-Cur message I've checked the low pass filters on this band using an Antenna analyzer connected to the SO-239 jack of the

Re: [Elecraft] When do you use fast AGC?

Hi Jeff: The K2 is the first rig I've had that has adjustable AGC. Under what conditions would one benefit from using fast AGC? It seems that slow AGC is easier on the ears on CW. FAST (or OFF) AGC is the only setting is EVER use on CW! If you only work the 'strong ones', then using SLOW

RE: [Elecraft] When do you use fast AGC?

I do use fast AGC at times but I'm basically a non-AGC CW operator unless I'm just casually tuning around and chewing the rag with stations with good strength. I don't appreciate listening to band noise that is greatly amplified above its real level. If a signal is 20 dB above the background

Re: [Elecraft] 50 vs 75 ohm N-connectors

On Oct 15, 2006, at 4:23 AM, John R. Lonigro wrote: Actually, that's the main reason Type N's are better for VHF/UHF. There's no impedance bump in the feedline at the joints. Not true for PL259's. I've used Type N connectors at 10 GHz--you learn to assemble them the right way pretty

Re: [Elecraft] When do you use fast AGC?

Jeff wrote: Hi gang, The K2 is the first rig I've had that has adjustable AGC. Under what conditions would one benefit from using fast AGC? It seems that slow AGC is easier on the ears on CW. Most new radios have this feature Jeff. Back when there was just Fast AGC or No AGC we used

Re: [Elecraft] When do you use fast AGC?

The K2 is the first rig I've had that has adjustable AGC. Under what conditions would one benefit from using fast AGC? It seems that slow AGC is easier on the ears on CW. When receiving very weak, fading cw signal you could benefit by switching AGC fast. Rolf oh6kxl

Re: [Elecraft] 50 vs 75 ohm N-connectors

UG-1185's are ... in my opinion ... very easy to assemble. Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change,

Re: [Elecraft] When do you use fast AGC?

FWIW: I use fast AGC on CW, and either med or slow on the rare times I'm on SSB. In a QRM-free situation with either slow or no QSB, med or slow AGC is probably a bit easier on the ears. However, in rapid QSB, the AGC doesn't recover fast enough and the signal falls below the threshold of

RE: [Elecraft] Problem: K2 Audio Tuning Click or Warble

I have units listed below and the # 35 SN with most all upgrades does not have the problem. Buying a new one and building it will not resolve the issue with the old. The techs on this list can help you or you can send it in for a complete checkup and fix if you are ready to through in the towel.

Re: [Elecraft] When do you use fast AGC?

I do likewise. If the QRM is close in frequency and strong enough to pump the AGC. I typically disable AGC by turning the AF gain to max and using RF gain as a volume control (just like I did in the old days of simple detectors and fixed AGC). Bob, N7XY On Oct 15, 2006, at 3:49 PM, Fred

[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

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for October 15th 16th, 2006

Wow is all I can say. What a great way to spend a Sunday evening. The NCS hat got bounced around and there were check ins from all over. Then there was Carter, N3AO. Eastern Pennsylvania better watch out! There are buttons popping off this guy's vest. Congratulations to Kay and

RE: [Elecraft] KX1 receive problem

Joe, The first thing I can say is that you should check your soldering - it sounds like the entire receive chain has lower than normal gain, and things before the Mixer are likely OK since you can peak the tuned circuits. Check the DDS and BFO injection levels to the Product Detector and the

RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for October 15th 16th, 2006

It was good to get back on the net. As many of you know, my K2 has been inoperable for about a year. I had worked with Gary and determined the final transistors were shot. That is where things went terribly wrong. Let me say now, building the Elecraft K2 was my first major build. I had built