RE: [Elecraft] I fried my N-Gen module

Leigh: That's a brilliant suggestion. I wish you had posted it before I flamed my N-Gen. BTW Elecraft (The Best Radio Company in the World) sent me the replacement part for free. Pretty impressive as it was obviously my fault. Paul N8NOV Houston There's also the RX ANT jack if you have the

[Elecraft] AGC - K2 #5942

Interested in the posts on this. I am now working on the RF board but at the Part 1 test I was only able to get 3.8v with R1 flat out - can reduce volts but not increase. Was very grateful for the quick response from Elecraft to an e mail on the topic but these recent posts make me wonder

[Elecraft] Other benefits of installing K60XV

Hello group, I am considering getting the 144 transverter. I am curious if there any other benefits of installing the X60XV apart from not having to switch antennas? Dave VK2NA ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Amp(s) - with bare K2?

The amplification of the PA is limited by the low only in the USA. Hope that there will be an overseas edition, who can be made happy by barefoot K2. 73 Val LZ1VB Hi Fred, I fully appreciate the quality of Elecraft products. However, they still need to have a marketable amplifier. In

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Amp(s) - with bare K2?

So you put 10 watts in and get ~400 watts out! You put in 50 watts and get 2000 watts out Where's the rub? de Joe, aa4nn -- - SNIP - My barefoot K2 can drive both my ICPW-1 and Quadra System to 350-400 watts. Therefore, the forthcoming

RE: [Elecraft] Other benefits of installing K60XV

Group: How about adding an extra pre-drive stage with automatic gain which takes anywhere from 5-50W and drives it to the level needed for full (800 resp. 1800W) output? That's how some of the other amps seem to do it. If you feed it 5W, the pre-drive stage does its 10dB thing first. If you

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Reply posted in wrong thread, sorry ! --f ___ 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 etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

RE: [Elecraft] K2 Tuning problem

Mike, I'm sure Don and Ken are steering you right. Visual inspection of the thermistor board may not be enough. I had a problem there myself, signed off on it as good several times and went looking elsewhere for the problem. Finnally, after quit a bit of disassembly, I reflowed what

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Amp(s) - with bare K2?

A power gain of x40 is very high for a mass produced RF ham amplifier (about 17db). I believe an FCC rule limits it to 15 or 16db for US marketability, due to CB issues in part. Many non-US amateur amp developers work around this by using power swamping resistors in the input circuits, of the

RE: [Elecraft] AGC - K2 #5942

Nick, You should never have to increase the AGC Threshold voltage above 3.8 volts. In some cases you will want to lower it a bit, but not raise it. The proper adjustment occurs near the pot maximum. If I understand you correctly, all is well. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message-

RE: [Elecraft] Other benefits of installing K60XV

Dave, You will gain low level input to the XV144, be able to utilize separate transmit and receive paths between the XV144 and the K2, and yes. if you use the K2 for HF, there is no need to change the HF antenna when using the transverter. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- Hello

[Elecraft] Access to G4OEP Web Site

Several persons reported difficulty accessing G4OEP's web site after I recommended it. I've had an exchange of E-mail messages with Andy, G4OEP, about these problems. He suggests trying access via an alternative route using an proxy server such as

Re: [Elecraft] Access to G4OEP Web Site

I said: His direct web address is *g4oep*.atspace.com That should read http://g4oep.atspace.com/ Jack K8ZOA ___ 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] I fried my N-Gen module

Glenn, Yes, the N-Gen does not like to see transmitted power at its output! Check to see if MiniCircuits has any European sources. Your least cost alternative may be to send a note to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] and ask for a replacement. Dans Small Parts has a suitable substitute (INA-10386)

Re: [Elecraft] I fried my N-Gen module

Maybe the lesson here is: If you're using the ngen, stock a few spares of the MMIC ?? Mark On 2/28/07, Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ... I did the same thing only last week (for the 4th or 5th time). Fortunately, I have replacements on hand so I was able to recover in a few minutes

[Elecraft] fickle finger of fate (smile)

Ah ... the coveted Fickle Finger of Fate is hereby awarded to Don and our European friend. For acts performed without first engaging use of brain, followed by the realization of shock and acts of exasperation. Congratulations! Ron wb1hga little humor in our lives adds years of living

[Elecraft] FS - K2 s/n 5494 w/KPA100 KAT100 in EC2

I have a K2, s/n 5494 with a KSB2, KIO2 and a KNB2 with KPA100 amp/KAT100 tuner in the EC2 case. Professionally built and works perfectly. Comes with all manuals, cables and the extra cover for the EC2. Pictures on request. $1300 shipped conus. Please email off Reflector. 73, Mark - W5EZY

RE: [Elecraft] I fried my N-Gen module

Mark, I don't think so! Putting the K2 into CW TEST before attaching the N-Gen is a wise thing to do. Since I do use mine more frequently than most (3 or more times a week on a regular basis), I do keep several spares on hand for whenever I lapse into forgetfulness. 73, Don W3FPR

[Elecraft] LO BATT

Hello Elecrafters! I have just finished building my new KAT100 and the XG2 . They both work very well indeed. I am using a K2/100 (serial 5310) with a regular power supply off 220 volts and, occasionally, in the middle of my CW transmissions, the Lo Batt message pops up on the display (beep

Re: [Elecraft] LO BATT

If the input DC voltage to the K2 is too low, it will say LO BATT (for battery or external supply). I got the same message when I was using a power supply that was putting out too little voltage. The manual tells you the acceptable range, but your power supply should not drop to 10 volts.

Re: [Elecraft] I fried my N-Gen module

Yep, been there, got the tee-shirt! A sniff of RF zaps the MMIC and creates the Homer effect (DOH!). Murphy's law states that if it can possibly go wrong, it will do so at the most inconvenient moment. I seem to prove Murphy's law most days HI! Email Elecraft to get a price, you may be

Re: [Elecraft] I fried my N-Gen module

Thanks to those that sacrificed their NGEN, it's helpful for me to read that, as I'm building an XG2 at the moment and it will help me remember to go into TEST mode before connecting it ;) Jeff N6GQ On 2/28/07, David Lankshear [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yep, been there, got the tee-shirt! A

Re: [Elecraft] I fried my N-Gen module

There's also the RX ANT jack if you have the 160m option. 73, Leifh/WA5ZNU ___ 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 etc.):

[Elecraft] N2CQ QRP Contest Calendar: Mar 2007

~ N2CQ QRP CONTEST CALENDAR March 2007 ~ 80 METER FOXHUNT (QRP CW) (Ends after 3/20) EST/EDST: EACH Tuesday 9 PM to 10:29 PM Info: http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/

RE: [Elecraft] K2 Tuning problem

That says that you have a problem with either the thermistor board (your previous email indicted thatyou did not), or in the path from the U6 pin 1 output to the varistors. Check the soldering on R19 and those components that are near it (check the schematic to find the other connected

RE: [Elecraft] LO BATT

Don, Guess I better check my setup. I definitely was using an external supply, got the LO BATT message, and verified that my power supply was way under requried voltage level. I guess from your note that I may have the switch in the wrong position. Tom Quoting Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED]:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA800 and KPA1500

On Feb 19, 2007, at 10:04 PM, Roy Morris wrote: Does anyone know the status of the KPA800 and KPA1500 amplifiers? When will they be available? I don't have any inside information. I'm curious as well. The last official information we had indicated an ETA in the middle of January. I'm

[Elecraft] PBMME March 2007

Hello, 3 March 2007 will be the last outing for the Polar Bear Moonlight Madness Event for the season during the Full Worm Moon. The weather will be warming and the Polar Bear will be in hibernation. :-) You can find out who will be outdoors by visiting www.n3epa.org and click on the Polar

[Elecraft] Need Delaware for WAS?

The NAQCC is featuring Charles N3EJS of Delaware as this week's QRP CW Bear. His schedule for the rest of the week can be found at: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel//wasproject_current.html Happy Hunting! 73 de Larry W2LJ NAQCC #35 ___ Elecraft

RE: [Elecraft] KPA800 and KPA1500

My guess is that the FCC certification is taking forever. I don't know. I'm betting on the relative difficulty of firing up a major new assembly and kitting operation. I don't know what they have for facilities but I'm betting it's not much bigger than what is necessary to handle the current

Re: [Elecraft] Need Delaware for WAS?

My Delaware QSL card for WAS is from Mike, KA0AMJ the 27th of February 1980, 3:00pm to 4:00 pm on 21 MHz, RST 579, Sussex County. My Indiana WAS card is from Maurice Wells, Sr., WB9UTC, ex 9CJA 1922 - 1928, Age 83 at 1350 - UTC July 8 1979, report 339, Freq., 21132, Xmtr TEMPO-ONE Ant.