RE: [Elecraft] Power Supply Question

2005-12-12 Thread Dan Barker
What's the battery voltage in the K2 with the power cable removed? What's the P/S output voltage with all load removed? Do you have a schematic of the P/S? Do you have a scanner? Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Fred

RE: [Elecraft] Power Supply Question

2005-12-12 Thread Dan Barker
no voltage drop across it. There may be something obvious, like a burnt part. If the battery really failed shorted, then turning on the PS should have popped a fuse, maybe even in your wiring from the PS to the load! Good luck. The schematic would really help. Google may help you find one. Dan / WG4S

[Elecraft] Kevin KD5ONS status?

2005-12-12 Thread Dan Presley
thoughts. -- Dan Presley-N7CQR-Portland, Or QRP-L #502 ARS #71 [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, sub, unsub etc.): http

RE: [Elecraft] CW poll

2005-12-07 Thread Dan Barker
Can you be a bit more vague on the URL? I searched the home page and site map for poll, and used their search function for vote, vote cw, poll, poll cw and find no poll. Maybe you need to have a microphone to find the page? Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip There is a poll at http://www.arrl.org /snip

RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2/100 at TZ5A

2005-12-05 Thread Dan Barker
We must see pictures! Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip I have a full size, elevated quarterwave groundplane on 160. /snip ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change

[Elecraft] Re: EQP Proposed Rules Revision

2005-12-01 Thread Dan Barker
Constitutional Amendment #2: The right to arm bears shall not be ... Dan snip Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. /snip When did the lambs get an advocate with the Supremes

RE: [Elecraft] K2 AUX I/O connector

2005-11-29 Thread Dan Barker
Won't the soon to be available big AMP need the ALC Line? Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip I know in the past it has been posted to insert a pin in terminal 4 on the K2 and remove the same from the corresponding plug to make them unique to the K2. /snip Of course, this is an excellent idea if you

[Elecraft] K2 musicians

2005-11-29 Thread Dan Presley
M late night (After 11 PM PST:) is my usual haunt. I was able to do a bit of dx'ing a few years back when visiting Sapporro for some concerts, and hope to do that this summer again if we make it to Europe. Our website is http://www.talljazz.com enjoy. -- Dan Presley-N7CQR-Portland, Or QRP-L

FW: [Elecraft] K2 with MacOS Classic

2005-11-28 Thread Dan Barker
). The KIO2 pins are chosen as the signals needed in outside boxes - KAT100, KPA100, KRCn - NOT as RS-232 defined signals. Question three: YES! Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 3:05 PM If the RS-232 is only using GND and TX/RX (cw switching), how does it get rig control info

[Elecraft] Noise on received audio

2005-11-26 Thread Dan Schieler
I have K2 s/n 4426 and have been using it for over 1 yr. I built it orginally as the qrp radio with all options except the KIO2. I have also built the K2/100 options and use this only at the home qth and take the battery qrp configuration on travel. I have recently started noticing distorted or

Re: [Elecraft] Noise on received audio

2005-11-26 Thread Dan Schieler
, 2005 2:34 pm Size: 1K To: Dan Schieler [EMAIL PROTECTED] cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Dan Schieler wrote: I have recently started noticing distorted or buzzing riding on type of the audio. This is most audible on CW with strong signals, but I can also her it on SSB

Re: [Elecraft] Noise on received audio

2005-11-26 Thread Dan Schieler
To: Dan Schieler [EMAIL PROTECTED] cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Dan Schieler wrote: I have recently started noticing distorted or buzzing riding on type of the audio. This is most audible on CW with strong signals, but I can also her it on SSB voice signals as well

RE: [Elecraft] Actual power out and the WM-2

2005-11-22 Thread Dan Barker
You don't mention the quality of the dummy load on the end of the K1 and/or WM-2. It really matters. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip But at the low and high end, the meter reads high. /snip ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You

RE: [Elecraft] K2 with MacOS Classic

2005-11-22 Thread Dan Barker
. I'm not sure what you can do if you don't have RS-232 available. However, even old macs had USB, so you may not be toast quite yet. However, I know nothing about USB/rs232 adapters/software. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2345 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

RE: [Elecraft] K2 with MacOS Classic

2005-11-22 Thread Dan Barker
RS-232 is a protocol. DB-9 is a connector (so is your mini-DIN). RS-232 via an RJ45 is still RS-232 (as it would be over 4 pair of field-telephone wire). Sounds like you are good to go! Dan -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Bekir Kemal

RE: [Elecraft] Problem with first test KX1

2005-11-19 Thread Dan Barker
whichever (top or bottom of board) is easiest to get to. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip By the way, which is pin 6 on U3? /snip ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr

RE: [Elecraft] K2 L20 questions

2005-11-19 Thread Dan Barker
What is CAL CUR set to? HI CUR may be normal. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mark Bayern Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2005 6:19 PM To: Elecraft Discussion List Subject: [Elecraft] K2 L20 questions I'm looking over my

RE: [Elecraft] 2 radios, 1 antenna... finally a prototype!

2005-11-19 Thread Dan Barker
-To-Transmit in both and the other in the corresponding single ear, or something else alltogether. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2005 6:36 PM Cc: Elecraft - Maling List

FW: [Elecraft] K2 Microphones

2005-11-17 Thread Dan Barker
before it got it's MH-2 nameplate) is still in there disconnected. The little electret element is beside it. All works fb. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip Ron sez: I picked up a Radio Shack electtret element that I mounted in a hand-held mobile microphone enclosure. The original enclosure held

FW: [Elecraft] K2 - 160 mtrs

2005-10-27 Thread Dan Barker
controls transmit and receive. Clear as mud? Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of rattray Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2005 1:02 PM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] K2 - 160 mtrs I'm finally getting around to using my K2 on 160

RE: [Elecraft] Re: lead free solder

2005-10-22 Thread Dan Barker
I wonder if the boards themselves are tinned with lead? Then, the Aptos boys might have to do something before next year to be legal for British resale. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip equipment put on the market before July next year /snip ___ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Kit-building talk at Pacificon on Saturday, N6KR/WA6HHQ

2005-10-13 Thread Dan Romanchik
Hi, Wayne-- Is the list of books on the Elecraft website (or can you post it there)? I also have a little presentation on kit-building that I give to local clubs and would love to include that bibliography. 73! Dan KB6NU === President, ARROW

Re: [Elecraft] October 22 Holland Swap

2005-10-07 Thread Dan Romanchik
Hi, Tom-- I'll be there giving a presentation on clubs. I'll be sure to stop by and see you. 73! Dan KB6NU KX1 #551 Tom Bosscher wrote: Just a note to all Elecrafters in the Great Lakes area: Russ, N3CO, Sheila, W8IIE and myself, Tom, K8TB will be hosting a table at the Holland

[Re: [Elecraft] Which logging software]

2005-10-02 Thread Dan Romanchik
I've been using N3FJP software for both general logging and contesting. I originally got it because it was the only software I could find that supported the Fists Sprint, and now I'm quite used to it. It has some quirks, but what software doesn't? 73! Dan KB6NU

Re: [Elecraft] IMHO

2005-09-28 Thread Dan Romanchik
IMHO = in my humble opinion Some other shorthand you'll see from time to time include: btw = by the way rotflmao = rolling on the floor laughing my a** off taanstafl = there ain't no such thing as a free lunch 73! Dan KB6NU === President, ARROW

[Elecraft] KX1 Fuse Size

2005-09-09 Thread Dan Romanchik
it should be a bit smaller since I only plan to use it with the KX1. I'm thinking 3A would be a more appropriate value. What say? 73! Dan KB6NU === President, ARROW Comm. Assn. (www.w8pgw.org) ARRL MI Section Affiliated Club Coordinator Candidate for GL

[Elecraft] KX1 Antenna Idea

2005-09-09 Thread Dan Romanchik
plastic project box. On one end, the box would have two binding posts to connect the ladder line, and a panel-mount male BNC (if they make such a thing) on the other. Does this seem reasonable to do or is it overkill? 73! Dan KB6NU === President

Re: [Elecraft] Dropping the Code Test

2005-09-02 Thread Dan KB6NU
amateur friends to work more CW. Invite them over to your shack and show them how much fun working CW can be. Make CDs with the K7QO and G4FON courses and pass them out at club meetings, hamfests, etc. 73! Dan KB6NU Stephen W. Kercel wrote: At 09:09 AM 9/2/2005 -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED

[Elecraft] Test

2005-09-01 Thread DAN ABBOTT
Test message. Dan N7DWA #4775 ___ 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 Help: http

[Elecraft] KX1 Carrying Case, WAS: K2 esthetics mod

2005-08-31 Thread Dan Romanchik
in the toolbox for tools, a battery pack or small AC supply, the antenna, headphones, etc. 73! Dan KB6NU === President, ARROW Comm. Assn. (www.w8pgw.org) ARRL MI Section Affiliated Club Coordinator Candidate for GL Division Vice Director, Fall 2005 Read my

RE: [Elecraft] Odd power problem?

2005-08-14 Thread Dan Barker
My first suspicion would be the test setup. How are you measuring power? What supply voltage? What's it drop to on Key down or Voice Peaks? What's the current Tx? What's the load? Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Web

FW: [Elecraft] Inverse sidebands today?

2005-08-12 Thread Dan Barker
You still might want to hit the Thorazine, you replied twice to the same messageg. The brown acid is not particularly too good. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Roland Elvie Whitsitt Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 6:18

RE: RE: [Elecraft] Interference from Computers-Routers

2005-08-10 Thread Dan Barker
The Linksys devices have the switching in the wart, not the box. You can put it on a 6-v dry cell for testing. (Check, some Linksys are 12v, most are 5). Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip That is assumming they are coming from the wall wart if the switching supply is built into it, as compared

FW: [Elecraft] Re: Elecrafts T-1

2005-08-08 Thread Dan Barker
on the feedline should be the more efficient. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip This is my question on the T1 and every tuner I use. For 5 watts out of the transmitter, how much of that goes to the antenna when I use the T1 rather than the ZM-2, etc... That's what I want to know, but darned if I know how to make

[Elecraft] Finally a *real* Elecrafter

2005-08-06 Thread Dan Romanchik
contact this morning was with W0UE in Missouri with the antenna tuner inline. Both stations gave me a 559 report. I've been a subscriber to this list for more than a year, but now I feel like a *real* Elecrafter. 73! Dan KB6NU === President, ARROW

FW: [Elecraft] ARCBS Weekend Activator List Update!

2005-08-02 Thread Dan Barker
It's to keep the horses from being scared of the sudden drop off on the sides. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 ps: Do you guys in G land have autocars yet? snip What is a covered bridge? /snip ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You

RE: [Elecraft] unpcbs ... I wouldn't have ordered ... I'm a bitdisappointed ...

2005-07-31 Thread Dan Barker
That's easy. Offer the Complete Package (Male only) for $17.95 Offer the Complete Package Plus (include the females) for $21.95 (or whatever). Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 (KNB2, R160, KAT2, KPSK2, but no KAF2 nor Xverter. So I'd NOT have the females on hand for 4 of the 9 (I count 9 - Where'd you

[Elecraft] K2/100

2005-07-29 Thread DAN ABBOTT
Does anyone know if the K2/100 is 100 Watts Peak to Peak? Is so where is it in the manual? Dan N7DWA K2/100 # 4775 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change

FW: [Elecraft] License Exam

2005-07-24 Thread Dan Barker
You and your brother got the same callsign! What are the odds of that? Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip My brother passed an element a month for his [Amateur] Extra after 4 months. He is John AI4EL. James AI4EL /snip ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

Re: [Elecraft] License Exams

2005-07-22 Thread Dan KB6NU
. 73, Dan KB6NU Paul Gates wrote: I think you are mistaken. When my friends went to a General class they were told they had to pass the tech class exam first I imagine there was info on the exam that they needed to know before general. Paul Gates K1 #0231 KX1 #1186 XG1 [EMAIL PROTECTED

[Elecraft] RE: Sad day

2005-07-21 Thread DAN ABBOTT
Coordinator for ARES/RACES for my county. When the FCC dropped the requirement for CW, that opened the door for me to be come a HAM and be able to do the Emergency work I do now. So why should it stop me from expanding and being of even more use to the community? 73's Dan N7DWA K2/100 # 4775

RE: [Elecraft] Oscilloscope

2005-07-21 Thread Dan Barker
voltage, and I can try to demonstrate what I'd do. Make it something generic tho, I've only a K2 (like base of a driver or some data line of a uProcessor. If you ask nice, maybe some 'scope-enabled K1 owner will help! Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 / Tek 465 PS: If you think an ILS is hard, try pushing

FW: [Elecraft] Oscilloscope

2005-07-21 Thread Dan Barker
, and then fine tune the other controls. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip I have done both in my life time and I'll take the O'scope problem any day... /snip But can you back up a Mooney? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

[Elecraft] K2/100 # 2469

2005-07-20 Thread Dan Holloway
, it is going with me to OC-206. Thanks again to those who emailed suggestions. 73 de Dan VK8AN ___ 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

RE: [Elecraft] Wayne on KNBx

2005-07-19 Thread Dan Barker
And, the big bugaboo of kitting smt devices (no markings) is easily remedied. You get the parts sorted on strips. Use spray paint! If you need more than 8 colors, I'd be quite surprised. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip The time has come for all of us in the kit building community to embrace

[Elecraft] Help: K2/100 # 2469

2005-07-18 Thread Dan Holloway
, the rig managed to work QRPDXCC so the rx was good then. I suspect that this is a very simple fix. Can someone help me? I won't be surprised if I am the problem and just can't see the forest for the trees! Thanks in advance and 72/73, Dan VK8AN K2/100 # 2469

[Elecraft] K2/100

2005-07-17 Thread DAN ABBOTT
K2/100 Ser# 4775 is on the air and running beautifully. Dan N7DWA ___ 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

[Elecraft] Human Power Output

2005-07-15 Thread Dan Barker
average on the last climb was about 410 watts. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 ___ 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

RE: [Elecraft] Problems = Alignment Part III K2 #4993

2005-07-14 Thread Dan Barker
in the cabling. How are you measuring power? What sort of dummy load are you driving? Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of NZ8J Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2005 12:18 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Problems

Re: [Elecraft] knob

2005-07-12 Thread Dan Allen
Does anyone know if there is a version of Outlook that has a knob filter? g Dan Allen KB4ZVM K2 S/N 1757 - Original Message - From: Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft Discussion List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, July 11, 2005 1

RE: [Elecraft] k2#4877

2005-07-03 Thread Dan Barker
The kit comes with a RIT Centering tool. It looks very similar to an allen key g. Center the rit (by ear), loosen the set-screw, align the index hash at 12 O'clock, and tighten the set-screw. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip I want to calibrate my rit/xit on center again. /snip

[Elecraft] Interesting Tuner applet

2005-07-03 Thread Dan Barker
the machine) was: R 100, X 75, F 14.050. I got: 210pf, 1.6mH, 250pf, 1.0:1, 0.9%, 0.0db. The machine gets: 162pf, 0.8mH, 77pf, 1.0:1, 2.2%, 0.1db. Further, maybe I didn't beat the machine. It does it with less inductance, but I get less loss. Isn't less loss better? Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456

FW: [Elecraft] Call sign sort application

2005-06-25 Thread Dan Barker
to my story). Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 [1] 16 pound sledge [2] Georgia Institute of Technology [3] BEFORE refers to before my Discovery of the Assembler ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

FW: [Elecraft] 2 K2s?

2005-06-23 Thread Dan Barker
More like co-dependents here. This list actually encourages such behavior. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip I thought this was the support group for those who are addicted to building Elecraft rigs?? /snip ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

FW: [Elecraft] KPA100 power on 20m/30m, update

2005-06-23 Thread Dan Barker
But they did, several minutes ago g. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 (Happy at 5W) snip So I can understand why Elecraft have not yet issued an official statement. There are several spurious resonant circuits to be considered IMHO. /snip ___ Elecraft mailing

FW: [Elecraft] K2 MARS mod

2005-06-21 Thread Dan Barker
Ron: did you check the output frequency? The way I understand the K2 design, if you select a freq it can't do, it'll do something anyhow. 100W on the wrong freq is not particularly usefulg. (Of course you know better than this, but you didn't say and I had to ask!) Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip My

Re: [Elecraft] Use of Abbreviations (OT?)

2005-06-13 Thread Dan Romanchik
into this often on 2m FM when talking to no-code Techs. All things considered, it's probably best to avoid the use of Q-signals on phone. 73! Dan KB6NU = President, ARROW Comm. Assn. (www.w8pgw.org) ARRL MI Section Affiliated Club Coordinator CW Geek

Re: [Elecraft] Use of Abbreviations (OT?)

2005-06-13 Thread Dan Romanchik
of saying, There's a lot of QRN today, I think it makes more sense to simply say, The band is noisy today? It's simpler to say, and the receiving operator is less likely to hear QRM instead of QRN. In the end, your message is much more readable. 73! Dan KB6NU [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Or maybe

FW: [Elecraft] Use of Abbreviations (OT?)

2005-06-13 Thread Dan Barker
Shouldn't HI in voice be HEE, like in code? Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip I agree with you about HI in principle, although it is useful when signals are difficult to copy. /snip ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

FW: [Elecraft] 72?

2005-06-12 Thread Dan Barker
I think it's a very low power 73, as in a QRP 73. Someone will correct me if I'm normal (er, ah, wrong). Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip What does '72' mean? /snip ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

FW: [Elecraft] S/N 5000

2005-05-26 Thread Dan Barker
(or seven) sides to be pulled independently of the other 5 (or 6). I'll take the screws sticking out any day. Engineering like that on the case gives a good hint at what's to go inside that case. If that's not a Wayne or Eric original idea, please hit CTRL-D. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip You know

FW: [Elecraft] K2 As Only Rig in Shack

2005-05-23 Thread Dan Barker
was an HW-101 and it feels right. Warms up the shack nicely (more useful in other seasons). I'd suggest keeping the rig if it's only going to pull a few hundred bucks on eBay, and dumping it, and getting something fun if it's a nicer (to people who have not yet been exposed to the K2) radio. ymmv Dan

[Elecraft] SRI OM

2005-05-22 Thread Dan Barker
in the passband, and you weren't one of themg. I got a few sentences from over's with others, but you always fell into the mud right about when you called QNI? Anyhow, I heard you say DAN serveral times, and that I was QNI, so I guess I made it. I didn't get you the serial number, tho. Maybe on 40

FW: [Elecraft] OT Firebottle question

2005-05-20 Thread Dan Barker
! Is it a symptom or getting old, returning to the 1970's? Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip Here is a good list for you! glowbugs [EMAIL PROTECTED] /snip ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

[Elecraft] OT Firebottle question

2005-05-19 Thread Dan Barker
heat than I remember. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 ___ 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

FW: [Elecraft] Handness Survey Report

2005-05-17 Thread Dan Barker
Absolutely Excellent report. Of course, you did split an infinitive and neglect the QRM of the 'net. Very enjoyable read. Dan / WG4S (southpaw) / K2 #2456 snip Click on the Left quick link on the opening page. /snip Ref: p5: that turned out to be not massive, sb: that turned out

FW: [Elecraft] 7182 buzz appears after K69XV installed

2005-05-16 Thread Dan Barker
Pictures, please? Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 Just curious, but I don't have the buzz (I guess - I'm never more than 125KHz above the lower band edge.) snip An SMT inductor was chosen with a value of 18uh and SRF of 27Mhz. Its foot print is a 1210 size (120mils x 100 mils) and fit perfectly between

FW: [Elecraft] Power Supply Ferrite Beads.

2005-05-16 Thread Dan Barker
I just gave up on the whole thing, bought a car battery and a $20 trickle charger. Two (both sides) 30A fuse holders and it even works after the power goes out. A bit heavy, but a great addition to the bench! Pretty clean powerg! Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip I would like some advice on the correct

FW: [Elecraft] K2 4686

2005-05-15 Thread Dan Barker
Please, don't leave out we file amateurs! g Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip Thanks Elecraft for making quality kits that we rank amateurs can build and make work! /snip ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

FW: [Elecraft] K2 Filter attenuation?

2005-05-15 Thread Dan Barker
. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip It looks fine, although I would move the two wider filters a bit to the right. There looks like about 6-8 db difference in attenuation between the widest and narrowest filters, which is probably on the high side of normal (although this tends to vary). /snip

FW: [Elecraft] Which hand do you use?

2005-05-13 Thread Dan Barker
information. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip Out of 49 respondents, and a world average of 10% left-handers (that would be 4.9%), ... /snip ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

FW: [Elecraft] K2/Writelog computer interface

2005-05-11 Thread Dan Barker
, if you promise to be good (ie, not loopg). Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip ... Windows NT based OS (NT/2000/XP), the cw timing problem is an artifact of Windows. /snip ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

Re: [Elecraft] start with straight key or paddles?

2005-05-09 Thread Dan KB6NU
--is that the paddle is so much easier the arm and wrist than a straight key. That makes working CW more fun, and if something is more fun, then you'll tend to do it more. 73! Dan KB6NU = President, ARROW Comm. Assn. (www.w8pgw.org) ARRL MI Section

FW: [Elecraft] K2: Erratic action of the Hand Key Autodetectfunction

2005-05-09 Thread Dan Barker
on the straight key (unfortunately, I send that a lot!) and I use the straight key to send exagerated elements when the copy is wrong a few times on the keyer (I can't think of an example right now). Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip I would really like the autodetect to work properly for just this reason

FW: [Elecraft] K2: Erratic action of the Hand Key Autodetectfunction

2005-05-09 Thread Dan Barker
OK, ok, ok. You made me look (I got to use my +2.50 diopter reading glasses AND my big-arm, flourscent ring)! My (hasn't ever glitched) diodes are 1N4148. I believe from Radio Shack. http://www.junun.org/MarkIII/datasheets/1N4148.pdf Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip Picked up a couple of 5711's

FW: [Elecraft] start with straight key or paddles?

2005-05-08 Thread Dan Barker
the $80 from MFJ and get CWGET (Free)? It requires a computer or laptop, but will read what you send if it's any good at all. That should free up the bucks for the paddles after you get your feet wet making the elements with the J38. A quick Google straight key price shows lots under $20. Dan

FW: [Elecraft] K2 tuning observation

2005-05-04 Thread Dan Barker
Ron forgot to mention that the only fix for the deaf on 80 is to spin the VFO back down into band (or a reset - arrrgh). Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip just the *requested* frequency you made by spinning the knob. /snip ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

FW: [Elecraft] KX 1 IC that won't seat...

2005-05-03 Thread Dan Barker
Maybe it's just me, but I'd fix the intermittant LED in the shop, not out on the trail. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip Now to build the tuner and go backpackingand fix the intermittent LED. /snip ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

FW: [Elecraft] VCO Oscillator Problems and T5

2005-04-25 Thread Dan Barker
never thought of that! Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 ___ 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

FW: [Elecraft] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out

2005-04-25 Thread Dan Barker
Who could ever need more than 640K (5 watts)? Bill Gates snip I figured on $3k+ if not more. The legal limit linear may be over $5k so I would have to mortgage the house! /snip ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a

FW: [Elecraft] KPA100 Problem?

2005-04-21 Thread Dan Barker
You are absolutely right. 15M is 10K. Reverse the meter leads, and maybe you'll see the 8M 10K too! Carry on! Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip Granted, 15M is greater than 10K. /snip ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

FW: [Elecraft] some K2 issues

2005-04-21 Thread Dan Barker
VFO Lock or AGC Off both blink the radix slowly. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip numbers, and before the c. I was reading through the manual, also operating, trying to find some reference to that, but didn't, and noticed at some point that it had disappeared. What was it? /snip

FW: Re: [Elecraft] FORTH

2005-04-18 Thread Dan Barker
intuitive. My dad bought an HP-35 ($395 in the early 1970's) and I've been an RPN kinda guy ever since. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip My boss here was looking for a good RPN calculator and figured he might find that one on eBay cheap. /snip ___ Elecraft mailing

FW: [Elecraft] Re:Internal speaker now alive and well

2005-04-17 Thread Dan Barker
continue with analyses by Capacitor (22%), Diodes (2.25%), etc., but what's the point? We need to support our battery-bound brethren. Don't forget the weight factor too! The weight of the silk-screening of all those extra digits must add up to significant heft, possibly even measurableg Dan / WG4S / K2

RE: [Elecraft] Now that we know

2005-04-17 Thread Dan Barker
According to IBM (big Add in Computerworld, when NT came out after Big Blue and Uncle Billy split over OS/2), in HUGE LETTERS, they proclaimed it meant Nice Try. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip I thought NT meant New Technology? /snip ___ Elecraft mailing

FW: [Elecraft] Quoted text

2005-04-14 Thread Dan Barker
. and the listserver additions would occur many times over the life of a thread. As it is done, only 138 bytes are. Admittedly, some postings are done more clearly that othersg. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip Is there a specific reason why some of you folks don't have your email software adding the quote characters

FW: [Elecraft] Tuning Knob for K1 (K2)

2005-04-14 Thread Dan Barker
Maybe they are left handed. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 PS: Lefties operate with their right hand on the radio, all four fingers on the radio TOP. The tuning knob is rotated by placing the thumb on its face. The knob as supplied is ideal for this purpose. I'm assuming all this Knob Flap is from hams

FW: [Elecraft] Making a K2/100 Cleaner

2005-04-14 Thread Dan Barker
You don't describe the test setup in any detail, but I'd first question the possibility of overdriving some component in the test setup. Any piece of equipment in the chain being overdriven will horribly and unpredictably skew the results. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip The TS850 was cleaner

FW: [Elecraft] K2 - remote encoder and LCD components

2005-04-12 Thread Dan Barker
twisted pair, KIO2 and a laptop. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip I have an application that involves remotely locating the K2's shaft encoder (Z1) and liquid crystal display components (the backlit LEDs D2 and D3, and the 8 digit LCD, DS1). /snip

FW: [Elecraft] K2 CW auto spot ?

2005-04-07 Thread Dan Barker
I must have an early serial number K2. My #2456 doesn't have a mouse port. No worry, tho. The N0SS led doodah works a peach and was a snap to install. Dan / WG4S snip you can click on the wave peak and press center /snip ___ Elecraft mailing list

FW: [Elecraft] spectrogram question

2005-04-06 Thread Dan Barker
Those local deviations are noise and averaging setting artifacts. Try to center your thinking on the mean, down 3 or 6 db. In your picture, that's the left ?, rather than the right. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip Do I aim for putting the marker on the sharp peak (slightly offset from center

FW: [Elecraft] Bad fist

2005-04-06 Thread Dan Barker
That wasn't a bad fist, it is caused by bat wet-ware. What a lid. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip His reply was Your sending is choppy, your fist is terrible, and I cannot copy...73... /snip ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You

FW: [Elecraft] spectrogram question

2005-04-06 Thread Dan Barker
was some old tube rig, keyed with about 800 volts on the key line. The closest thing to something keyable was some alligator clip-leads with (very thin) insulation over them. I got the QSO, although my code was probably a bit rough. No jolts either. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 (and a couple Benchers

RE: [Elecraft] K2 4777 Good news/Bad news and questions

2005-04-03 Thread Dan Barker
/parrallel and make 18.5. Then order right part and put it in when it shows up. +-- 15 --- 22 ---+ ---||--- +-- 15 --- 22 ---+ or two 33's or two 4.7's and a 10, or ... whatever. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip 2. Concerning the smoked resistor, is it imperative that I replace

RE: [Elecraft] K2 tx align: power just keeps climing, no peak

2005-03-31 Thread Dan Barker
stop on either slug. It's the allowing the K2 to remeasure the power, and iterating back and forth that get the mojo out of the screwdriver in inside the K2 where it belongs. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip with the control set to 2.0 watts, the indicated power (on the K2 internal power meter) shows 7

FW: [Elecraft] ECN/30 - Frequency

2005-03-30 Thread Dan Barker
zero-beat the group on any freq (at 10Hz rate), going back to 1KHz rate will keep them zero-beat (if you pick the right channel. You may expand or modify the list, but please leave everything right of the radix alone. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED

FW: [Elecraft] z5 resonator leads

2005-03-30 Thread Dan Barker
The confusion would come from the warning not to trim the leads of the relays. Trim ALL other leads. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 12:13 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED

FW: [Elecraft] OT: math question

2005-03-30 Thread Dan Barker
is 3db 48 is 6db 96 is 9db. So 8 is a fine guess. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 2:21 PM To: S55M; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject

RE: [Elecraft] OT: math question

2005-03-30 Thread Dan Barker
, but it was such a trivial answer they threw it away. Since I'd spent so long on the Question, I gave her about a week and then I called back. Luckily they'd not taken out the trash, so she easily found their notes and read them to me. I won't spoil it for you 'crafters. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 Problem

RE: FW: [Elecraft] K2 phase noise

2005-03-18 Thread Dan Barker
Fraser said: I don't expect the K2 to have lab grade performance, nor to outperform high price rigs. Dan said: I don't know about your expectations, but mine are quite high. I _DO_ expect my K2 to outperform high price rigs. Fraser said: Hi Dan, well in many respects the K2 does outperform

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