[Elecraft] OT: RMRc net

Mother Nature wins this one.. Had AA7CU check in on 20.. but heard no one else.. went to QSY and was reminded to look outside, checked the lightning map, https://www.lightningmaps.org/?lang=en#m=sat;r=0;t=2;s=0;o=0;b=;n=0;y=41.1444;x=-104.6104;z=10;d=2;dl=2;dc=0; and decided discretion is the

Re: [Elecraft] CW Key Recommendation

you send.. so.. don't fudge. See you then! Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy From: Barry LaZar <k3...@comcast.net> Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 3:02 PM To: Dave Fugleberg; Dale Putnam; Bill; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re[2]: [Elecraft]

Re: [Elecraft] CW Key Recommendation

I have a J-38 from WWII.. original base, and very nice, with the fabric covered cable, FS. photos available too. And I recommend it... SKCC #87 loves it. Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy From: Elecraft on

Re: [Elecraft] K3S "HI-RFI" warning a bit too sensitive?

I certainly hope they NEVER speak their credit card numbers.. their plans for the weekend, vacation, trips away from the house, bank accounts, security questions, or pretty much anything else. In today's world with so much concern about identity theft, credit card information... listening in,

Re: [Elecraft] K2

Hi Mike, A good soldering iron, check A good set of hand tools, - screwdriver, flushcut wirecutters, set of small nutdrivers A pair of good eyes.. aids are perfectly acceptable.. what ever it takes to SEE lights, magnifiers, etc. Lots of time.. forget the "gotta get it done by..." ASK

Re: [Elecraft] RJ45

Hi Dave, Your logic seems correct on the surface, however the CAT5 standard also states the number of twist per pair, and the placement of the different twists, on the ends also contribute to the minimizing of "crosstalk". If you aren't attempting to be strict to the standards, then any

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 and KAT2

Hi Ed, Yes, if the KPA100 and the KAT100 are mounted in the EC2 the qrp K2 can have the qrp tuner also. Then it is a matter of what you tell it to do by how it is connected. Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy From: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 and KAT2

I currently have my K2-100 sitting on top of the KAT100... works fine. I also have a qrp lid for the K2 with its tuner. As soon as I can get an EC2, it will become, a K2 with qrp tuner, and a KPA100 with KAT100.. and a digital K2 alongside. Then I plan to do qrp portable or mobile... and ..

Re: [Elecraft] K2 build from purgatory!

I've had good luck removing that relay with a hot air smd rework station.. one must be aware of how much air.. and what temp.. but heat applied to the other side of the board, just enough to flow the solder.. on one pin at a time.. to lift the relay a smidge.. then move to the next pin.. .. OR

[Elecraft] OT FOX: FOXTRAVAGANZA!

Announcing: FOXTRAVAGANZA! The Winter 2015-2016 FOXTRAVAGANZA will take place on Thursday, April 7th, 2016. All 40 and 80 Meter Foxes, Alternates, and the QRP Foxhunt Committee can call CQ FOX on either 40 or 80 Meters. How many can you work? There will be no official scoring, just

[Elecraft] Power conn on K2 and KX3 ??

Is the power connector on the KX3 the same connector as on the K2 qrp?? Thank you! Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Hakko 808 desoldering gun kit

Is that the hole through gun? IF it is the SMD version, I'm really interested From: Elecraft on behalf of a...@cablespeed.com Sent: Monday, February 22, 2016 10:28 AM To: Elecraft Reflector

Re: [Elecraft] 10.118.288 dead carrier

I'm not real sure that you have an issue, Vincent. I hear the same carrier.. and I'm sure that you would know if your KX3 is actually transmitting it. Someone, somewhere, will find the stuck key, sometime.. Good Luck, 72, Dale - WC7S in Wyoming. From:

Re: [Elecraft] Switching to Linux

I'm using WINE, on Mint, with N1MM+ that works very well for contests.. I am also using Win32 for a logger. Too bad I can't find something that does both. Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy

Re: [Elecraft] K2 LED bar graph meter

that is one of the mods that have been done to a number of the K2s. It enhances the visual of the front panel. It can be undone, IF and ONLY ifvery carefully, so as not to damage the front panel pcb. Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy > From: k...@charter.net > Date:

Re: [Elecraft] OT antenna question

It would be very interesting to do that test... key for 10 sec.. if it is possible - on an early morning, that has frost or snow on the spacers...Look for the one that becomes dry or drippy. Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > From:

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Transmit

Hi Aaron, I can relate.. the band is a bit different today.. but if you have time.. I could meet up with you? Where are you calling? Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy > Date: Thu, 7 Jan 2016 17:29:04 -0600 > From: k5atg.aa...@gmail.com > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 has 0.1 w indicated, SWR 1.0 during tune test

HI Cathy, Let's slip back to basics for just a sec, can you get QRP levels from the K2 by itself? with the coax/dummy load connected to the back of the qrp K2? With the power connected to the qrp K2 also, does the qrp power appear as expected on the SO239 of the KPA100?One if these fail, that

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Q7 and Q8 failure

Depending on the antenna in use, I have had this happen.. to the exact detail.. what happened to my K2, was simple.. wind built static on the antenna, there was no path to ground, but through the K2 finals.. so when the potential reached high enough to break down the resistance in the path.. it

[Elecraft] Merry Christmas to each and every one

May we all enjoy this Christmas, safe and Merry, with a Better New Year for all. Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K1 power output on 15 meters

the K1 has the ability to produce only slightly less power on 15m. AND it has the ability to handle up to 15v input.. which helps make more power on 15m. Most K1s that I've had here can make 4+ watts on 15m. However, at that same time the reception difference between 2 to 4 watts out.. is

Re: [Elecraft] When is mode A not mode A?

I have also always used mode B, send lots of errors with mode A, am NOT interested in relearning how to send with mode A, and will not bother with trying to use mode A. However,if mode A is all that is available.. I WILL use my SK. Slower, sure, but no errors either. Have a great day,

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Power jack size ?

CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > To: daleput...@hotmail.com > > Almost certainly 5.5mm. I don't have one, but 5.5x2.1 is by far the most > common DC power jack. > > 73 > Josh W6XU > > Sent from my mobile device > > > On Oct 9, 2015, at 12:45 PM, Dale Putnam

[Elecraft] K1 Power jack size ?

E620026 is the part number for the hole-through PCB mounted power plug for the K1. What is the outside size of that jack? the inside is 2.1mm. I am planning to build a test jig for the K1 for the lab. Thankyou, Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Power jack size ?

the outside contact size is what is being asked.. Mouser has a list of assortments. Thankyou. Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy From: daleput...@hotmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: K1 Power jack size ? Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2015 13:45:04 -0600 E620026 is

Re: [Elecraft] OT USB Scope Question

of!). 73, Phil W7OX On 9/29/15 4:25 PM, Dale Putnam wrote: Hi Jim, I have one 200 - 800X usb scope, use it every day to inspect for proper connections, board issues, and the like. It is made in china, the manual isn't. But it runs under windows 7 - 10

Re: [Elecraft] OT USB Scope Question

Hi Jim, I have one 200 - 800X usb scope, use it every day to inspect for proper connections, board issues, and the like. It is made in china, the manual isn't. But it runs under windows 7 - 10 and is pretty straight forward. Now that I have one.. not likely to work without one. Have a great

[Elecraft] CFL's - LEDs - Solar

For those looking at CFLs or LEDs in the shack, and presuming that is where you built, very close attention must be given to the color and intensity of the light emitter. Especially if you are working with hole through color coded components, like resistors. The perceived color of the bands/dots

Re: [Elecraft] experience with CW and settings

Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy > Date: Sat, 26 Sep 2015 11:32:42 -0500 > From: aldenmcduf...@sunflower.com > To: wa8...@gmail.com > CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] experience with CW and settings > > Ken WA8JXM etal > > Yes; agree. I've

Re: [Elecraft] experience with CW and settings

hmmm.. I have an electric fence, keeps my own horses in.. and without the NB on, in the K2.. I can check to see if it is turned on... or not.. especially on 160/80 and 40.. however.. with the loop, directly above the fence... all I have to do is turn on the NB.. away goes the pop, pop, pop.

Re: [Elecraft] FW: K2 Options

As we all get better with SMD.. I hope more kits come along that we can build using that technology. There are some small kits available today, but it would be great to see some of the Elecraft kits available with smd. Maybe use the dummy load kit as a primer, then the KAF2 could be easily

Re: [Elecraft] If it plugs in, then it should work

George Danner wrote: Once you start down the path to Idiot-Proofing equipment, you will soon learn that the average idiot is much more clever than you ever imagined! 73 George AI4VZAnd keep in mind.. just one itsy thing.. this is a hobby, it is a unique tool to LEARN with, not solely for

Re: [Elecraft] Atmospheric noise increases

May I me too Please? Sent from my NOOK Scott M via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: I'd like to see it Phil,if you don't mind Scott W0SGM copy of my Power Point presentation on this setup (given to my local club), I'd be happy to email it back to you. Phil, W0XI, Lawrence, KS.

Re: [Elecraft] Miniature self-supporting HF antennas

Used to be a fellow that owned and operated motel in a small town in Ne. He was in a fringe area for tv.. and didn't want to have the guests bothered with anything more than just the fringe (noise and snow) reception on all but one tv channnel. SO.. his ham antenna was alternatively the 2nd

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K1

I believe it is pa...@elecraft.com ... on their web page is the address and yes, those are still available, I just ordered them a couple weeks ago, have them installed and working now. Good Luck, Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy Date: Tue, 26 May 2015 22:52:49

Re: [Elecraft] Best earbuds for KX1?

I have been using the phone earbuds too.. they sound great... but they don't cut out the extraneous noise... so.. for that... I use a pair of target practice earmuffs. Built to protect your ears from the loud discharge of sending a piece of lead downrange. They work GREAT.. good sound.. and

Re: [Elecraft] Nifty Ham Accessories Plus Opt booklet

I have built a number of Elecraft radios... and I use mine daily. I have and use the reference manual quite often, I find the information easily accessible, and the hardened pages allow frequent use, without showing a lot of wear. Some of the K2's functions are needed, and adjusted from the easy

Re: [Elecraft] no emails from this list since 2/26?

Here's an answer David, with both addresses.. Maybe a subscribe would be in order? Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2015 07:21:18 -0600 From: w5sv.d...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] no emails from this list since

Re: [Elecraft] Power Pole connectors

Someone opened the door.. and here comes the flood... some for.. some staunchly against. I would like to suggest something that would make the tirade a giant leap more tolerable., Please: IF you like the PP.. then make a point of saying why specifically. IF you DO NOT like the PP.. make a

[Elecraft] FW: [K1]K1 still a great QRP radio

I agree Curt, they are a great radio, fine specs, operate easily, not a lot of fuss at all, and not a big appetite for battery either. I understand the 4 band board had to go away because the tuning caps went away I'd sure support any effort to correct that, somehow. Maybe a conversation

Re: [Elecraft] More Legendary Elecraft Service or The Turning of the Screw

I had a fellow bring an R-390 to me.. that he said he had tightened all the screws up.. they were loose and sticking up, way above the cans they were supposed to be holding down when he turned it back on.. it couldn't hear any more.. can't be much.. he had just gotten everything tightened

[Elecraft] WTB: 4 band K1 module

Posted for Jim, If anyone has a four band module for a K1 that's excess to your needs I'd be interested in purchasing it...please contact me off list. 72/72.5, Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV rodenkirch_...@msn.com Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy

Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] 8 or5 Pole cw filters

And If I've established a run frequency and you've decided it's time for your net, you can look for an empty frequency, just like I had to. You're right Jim... however.. a qrp op doesn't have that right he has to move... when the Other mindset op comes on... so.. I'll speak up here. We own

Re: [Elecraft] K3 bugs

I wonder... Has anyone looked at the input to the vox circuit... before, during and after changing from data to am? Is there a signal or a static dc impulse there that triggers the vox? Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy

Re: [Elecraft] Buggy software OT

Is that software for a single... or a pair of trotters? Or... is it actually for a surrey? Fringed? So many questions... so few answers.. ;-O Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy

[Elecraft] K1 ?

Is there any reason why, a 2 band module for the K1, couldn't be made for 80/15? And installed with a 4 band (40-30-20-17)? Thank you! Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy

[Elecraft] WTB K1 es 4B

A friend is crying the woeful blues He had a 6 band K1, with a 4 band mod... worked great. He had to try something else... now... regrets that.. (don't we all, when we do this) result? He is looking for a K1 maybe with a tuner, 2 band, or 4 band mod. He is also looking for a 4 band module

Re: [Elecraft] WTB K1 es 4B

Not enough coffee... got Jim's email address wrong.. email him at K9JWV - QRZ.com has the address. Thank you, Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy From: daleput...@hotmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: WTB K1 es 4B Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2015 09:09:30 -0700 A

Re: [Elecraft] Experiment: how much PL tone deviation is required to reliably key repeaters? (Wayne Burdick)

The normal or standardized modulation of PL tones is +/- 600 hetz... set and left alone...The normal or standardized modulation used by repeaters at a minimum is usually considered to be reliable is 20% or +/- 120 hertz. Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy Hi all,

[Elecraft] Today RMRc your speed cw practice net 14.0625 2200z

C U then!With my K2 at your speed. Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] FS price adjustment

FOR Sale:$15 NorCal SMT dummy load, with the monitor diode. Works great.. is a fine addition to your shack, already built and ready to use. $35 ea.Elecraft XG1 on 7.040 Fully functional, and ready to go to work for you. (IF you want to use another freq just change xtals)I may have the one

[Elecraft] (no subject)

FOR Sale:$22 NorCal SMT dummy load, with the monitor diode. Works great.. is a fine addition to your shack, already built and ready to use. $40 ea.Elecraft XG1 on 7.040 Fully functional, and ready to go to work for you. (IF you want to use another freq just change xtals)I have two of

[Elecraft] FS: Dummy Load and 2 - XG1

FOR Sale:$22 NorCal SMT dummy load, with the monitor diode. Works great.. is a fine addition to your shack, already built and ready to use. $40 ea.Elecraft XG1 on 7.040 Fully functional, and ready to go to work for you. (IF you want to use another freq just change xtals)I have two of these

Re: [Elecraft] 12 volt battery

HI Clint, Wouldn't that be in parallel with the station ground? IF the radio puts the battery negative ground... if not.. then it would provide another path for noise to enter the radio... and.. it would also provide another path.. not desired - for lightning to follow. I'd be real hesitant

Re: [Elecraft] 12 volt battery

To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 12 volt battery ORIGINAL MESSAGE: (may be snipped) On 3/5/2014 11:42 AM, Dale Putnam wrote: The rf needs a ground.. yes... REPLY: I disagree. RF does not need to flow through dirt. Dirt is a poor conductor for RF so why

Re: [Elecraft] PayPal fees

the phrase, from history, is: hung, with a new rope Don't believe me.? Ask Tom Horn... or any number of others... Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 13:55:56 -0700 From: w...@triconet.org To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re:

Re: [Elecraft] XG1 and K2 question

Hi Ed, I calibrate the S meter with the preamp off... that allows the gain of the preamp to be measured and evaluated also.And gives a standard of S 9.And, with my two K2s, I seldom use the preamp on any band, until conditions allow, I find plenty of gain, that overpowers the filters with the

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna question

My modeling experience pretty much says the same... for higher angle arrivals... the dipoles under 1/2 or more, will be better... especially when placed within one hop of the ocean. (East or West.).. HOWEVER... taking one hop off... (that's the same almost) as gaining 2 - 3 S unites... is

[Elecraft] Balanced feedline - DC Isolator

With a pair of KAT100s and a pair of K2s, I need to send 12v up the openline feeder to control a latching relay at the top of the tower. The easiest way would be to run the dc on the feedline.and it would be even easier.. if the isolator would stop the dc from continuing on through the

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Won't power on

Hi Jeremy, That has the possibility of being the finals... where a bit of static, wind maybe? depending on the antenna connected, may have poked the finals too hard. A quick check would be to use an ohm meter, before replacement. Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Won't power on

Depending on the antenna you are using Jeremy, it may be very very sensitive to static.IF your antenna has a dc (rf choke) to a good dc ground, that is also tied to the house power ground,the sensitivity will be lessened a lot. Without that.. a lightening strike 30 miles away can pop the

Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)

I use a nice software package named K24 Support... works/looks like the K2.. and it is easy to use...Found it on Don Wilhelm's web page. It 's free. And I like the price, and functionality. Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2013 13:05:40 -0800

Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)

OOOPS... I stepped into it again... My apologies, I said that software is on Don's page, and it is NOT... In fact, I am not sure now where it is available... Because I just went to use it.. and this one won't load now...I expect it was lost in last week's crash, I lost a season's logs

Re: [Elecraft] K2 SSB PTT Switch

The footswitches that I have had the best use from.. are the heavy metal ones used in Communications Centers,with the only failures being the cable from the metal footswitch to the equipment. I've seen this dropped, and of course kicked to no end... but never had a failure.. other than the

[Elecraft] FW: [qfox] KX-3 features

This was asked on the Qfox reflector, I figure more informed answers here... for Bain, Thank you, Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy To: q...@yahoogroups.com From: baincow...@hotmail.com Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2013 20:21:35 + Subject: [qfox] KX-3 features

Re: [Elecraft] Input to K2

Yes, you can, Bryan, just be sure to select the proper mode for which you choose to tx with. Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 14:04:43 -0700 From: hbsav...@shaw.ca To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Input to K2 I've just

Re: [Elecraft] Proper installation of PL 259's

Try heat shrink on 7/8s at 300 foot... in the wind... (when doesn't it blow at 350 - 300 and above??)with a propane torch and no.. you can't carry a cardboard box up with you either. The challenges of working at a higher level. Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Installing PL-259's

And the next trick is to use a hefty iron, large enough to heat the entire PL259 (w-o the shell) hot enoughto accept solder, and make it flooow.. through one or maybe two holes at a time.. and quickly enough to not melt the center insulator. Rotate the PL259 and do it again.. big enough iron,

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Installing PL-259's

A very sharp knife, steady hands, and the method of cut, remedies that problem.FIrst, cut around the coax and the measured length from the end... being exactly how much TOTALvinyl needed off (full length of PL259 with tip included). Then, measure from the cut, using the PL-259 to just past the

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering a PL-259 connector

ONLY the nickel plated body of the PL259 needs that crude but necessary rework.The silver doesn't.. doing that to the silver plated PL259 will detract from its abilityto do a good job. Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 16:35:47 -0800 From:

Re: [Elecraft] Extra K2 parts - enamel wire

The beading wire is a great source.. however.. it is insulted or coated with a not so easy to remove enamel... so care must be taken to remove that BEFORE trying to tin it. It has a bit more tinsel strength that soft copper, and works rather nice, once you get the tinning correct. Have a

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Band Display Problem

Hi Eric, You can reset that display, by going to the manual for the 4 band filter.. and resetting theb3 setting. Basically, go into the menu, select b3, use the band button to select 14.. back out of the menu.. and it will be all happy. Good Fun, this. Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale

Re: [Elecraft] So here is one that has me stumped...

The one piece left unchecked, (in my mind and I may have missed something here) is the coax between the KX3 and the tuner.It sure wouldn't be the first time I got caught with a short piece of coax that failed at the exact right time... can you spell MURPHY???;-) Have a great day, --...

Re: [Elecraft] So here is one that has me stumped...

:09 -0700 CC: d...@w3fpr.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net To: daleput...@hotmail.com Thanks Dale….I did change the coax out of the K3 to the amp…then thru the other troubleshooting configurations…The tuner just grinds away pinned and then stays that way... On Nov 6, 2013, at 9:45 AM, Dale Putnam

Re: [Elecraft] So here is one that has me stumped...

configuration value in the set up when I was learning the config menus (but if there is a setting that could cause this condition, then perhaps I did), short of that…I am coming slowly to the conclusion that the tuner developed a problem…. On Nov 6, 2013, at 9:53 AM, Dale Putnam daleput

Re: [Elecraft] So here is one that has me stumped...

George, ON the off chance what was the weather like when you left it for dinner/during dinner... and was the antenna disconnected during dinner? Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy From: pontia...@monovasia.com Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2013 22:17:07 -0700 To:

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna suggestions, resent

Hi Vic, You have a perfect place, I love it. No.. not a lotta real estate.. but it is wonderful How about... a a high as you can vertical on the top of your shack to be.. with 30 - 40 radials laid out and held in place with sand bags, bricks, or the like.. maybe just tied to the edge... make

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] The Joy of QRP

That is the coolest!!! and QRP did it again... that a couple of good ops too!Congratulations Stan!! Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 21:21:53 -0400 From: sjl...@optonline.net To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] [OT] The Joy of

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 tune on qsy configuration

The memory remembers what the setting/tuning is per freq... but doesn't take care of the second, third or fourth wire antenna being fed on the same freq.The ant1 - ant2 works well for just two antennas on the same freq, but say you have a directional set of LB, and a directional set of HB

Re: [Elecraft] new computer advice suggestions for using with a K3

And be sure to investigate carefully before plugging that usb to serial cable directly intothe back of your Elecraft equipment, for example, the K2 may not like a usb/serial cable. Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2013 09:12:27 -0400 From:

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Q11 Repeated Failure

From: daleput...@hotmail.com To: alan71...@whidbey.com Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K2 Q11 Repeated Failure Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2013 12:28:44 -0600 Hi Alan, That is the scenerio for the description of a static induced failure. And the reading is Q13. You didn't mention the ser. number, but it

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Aircraft radio FM

And... what would the improvement be for FM over AM? What would it be for ?? Other than making every aircraft change over... (follow the money) and the side by side systems in each control point... what would improve? Range?... not really... quality of audio? not really.. what then? someone's

Re: [Elecraft] Off Topic -- Yagi Antenna SWR measurement ?

Two feet high.. is way too close to the ground. However, if the beam is 10 foot high.. or maybe 15... that would be so much better and more accurate.. Expect some change when it gets top of tower.. but at 15 ft.. adjustments can me made reliable, with little change seen. Good Luck, be

Re: [Elecraft] KAT100 Problem

I'm wondering, kinda thinking in the blind, if there might be a coil not making contact, either a lead at the solder point, or a relay contact not good any more..??? Have a great day, Dale - WC7S -Original Message- From: richardjwilt...@aol.com Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2013 00:09:05 To:

Re: [Elecraft] OT - anyone have experience with effects of metalroofs on antenna performace?

And that's why they invented the delete key. Have a great day, Dale - WC7S -Original Message- From: Scott Manthe scott.man...@gmail.com Date: Sat, 6 Jul 2013 16:43:54 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT - anyone have experience with effects of metalroofs on antenna

Re: [Elecraft] K2 qrp battery drain estimation

Hi Robert, The percentages that you use would be accurate for a casual contester, one that would do slow scan SP... If, on the other hand, you are trying to beat the record, and are intent on making the 10 ten box, the percentages would be more accurate at 80% tx and 20 % rx. and remember

[Elecraft] RMR and C net TMW 14.0625 2045z

Have noticed all the member numbers lately. I wonder, is there anyone that wants to swap #s with anyone else? We can do that during the net. When you check in, just say want to swap numbers with... (callsign.. or anyone) and you will be directed to call your station And that you will do.

Re: [Elecraft] How to reply to specific post on the reflector?

Yes it does, in the drop down under reply Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:22:21 -0700 From: a...@dseven.org To: a...@broadweave.net CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How to reply to specific post on the reflector?

Re: [Elecraft] Has the KX3 rescued Ham radio?

You got that right Brendon!! said by a ham just short of licensed for 50 Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy From: bren...@whateley.com Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2013 12:55:23 -0700 To: xda...@cis-broadband.com CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Has the

Re: [Elecraft] K1 KFL1-4 Band indent

Hi Steve, The quickest for me is to count the turns in the toroids, cross check that info with the Xtal freq on the board. Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy From: steve...@shoreham.net Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2013 09:50:02 -0400 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject:

Re: [Elecraft] K2– loss of sensitivity

I wonder... if the connections are bright and solid... sometimes the poor connection to a battery will do this, under low current draw,(during rx) causing the voltage seen by the load to be under spec. Connections to the battery and radio. Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy

Re: [Elecraft] Is ham radio a sport ??

Now There's a great idea.. and equalizer... EVERY assisted op... must climb to the top of their tower(s) to start competeing, but they can't do that until the contest starts... if they have more than one tower.. they must climb them all clear to the top... and be assisted... by the proper

Re: [Elecraft] OT--RFI Issue

I had a neighbor that called the local FCC to complain, and was so forceful that the FCC came out to visit and inspect. I tried (successfully, until they left) to suppress the grin, as we inspected the ham shack to be I'd erected the tower with triband beam and ran the coax into the ham

Re: [Elecraft] OT--RFI Issue

Hi David,The internet connections in his house are very likely not as well grounded/connected with quality cat5 or better wire, and the entry point of stray rf, could be any one of the runs of internet wiring that he may have strung around. A clue may be, how much power does it take to mess

[Elecraft] Hunt in the 40 acre woods!

The 40 acre hunt with NK6A and N0UR, Don and Jim, as Foxii will begin Tueday evening (local time) at the same local time as always.. so set your zulu alarm clock to wake the zulu folks at 0100. That way they won't be late (r). ;-) Good Luck to each and every one of us hounds.. and of

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 power

And that would be a great way to do it Ed, easy on the equipment and with proper fusing, complete protection forthe radio, and the house. Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:49:19 -0900 To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net From: kl...@acsalaska.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 power

The specific issue with unregulated wall warts includes such things as unregulated voltage being applied to the load (K3). This goes to such things as line voltage variations, unloaded to loaded voltage swings, and passing along nasty little additons including but not limited to surges, short

Re: [Elecraft] OT: G5RV's and variants

. Have you ever been he a QSO and turned the power down from a 100 watts to 1 watt and were still Q5? As a matter of fact, YES! emphatically, most of the time actually... and even more of the time I start at 5 and then turn it downon 40-30-20 especially, and on 160 and 80, I find that

Re: [Elecraft] rf interference on smoke detector

oh oh I have a battery operated smoke detector that hates me on 80, anywhere on the band.and it doesn't matter if it has the battery in it or not... it still beeps great fun for late night dxing...it lives on the ceiling just outside the bedroom door... I do a lot... of listening.

Re: [Elecraft] K3: vs a Collins S-line RX

I'd get one.. if it were general coverage. I could replace a many years old rx, and have the best! Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2013 17:58:22 -0800 From: tnny...@yahoo.com To: sjl...@optonline.net; b...@w2blc.net CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

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