Re: [Elecraft] OT: Poor band conditions

Personally i find the best way to turn on the radio spin the VFO and put out a few calls. Far more accurate than the so called "Band Propagation" tools. Many times the internet has said Band conditions Useless, take up knitting or something, when in actual fact the bands are open. How on

Re: [Elecraft] Do not sign /QRP

So are you saying that a operator who uses a KX2, KX3 is more experienced and is a more valid contact than say someone using a FT817?. Because that is just pure arrogance, saying that Elecraft operators are the only experienced operators in the world. Oh and yes i use Elecraft KX2, KX3,

Re: [Elecraft] OT Learning Morse anew

That is the essence of learning CW in a nutshell. Back in 1969 when i attended college to become a Merchant Navy RO, CW was a function that had to mastered, no CW no job it was that simple. 22 people on the course from all walks of life. all with the dream of becoming Radio Officers. No

[Elecraft] Antenna

I will second the 53ft of wire though i use 2 x16 ft counterpoises with my KX2 Regards Keith G0TSH For 80 meters, try a 53 foot wire in the air. For 40 meters and up, try a wire 26 to 29 feet long. I use a 16 foot wire laying on the ground. That length either isn’t critical, or changes

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie question - re: kx2 with amp

Hi The KXPA 100 works fine with the KX2, though i normally run mine with the KX3 Regards Keith G0TSH -Original Message- From: Tom Parish Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2016 7:14 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Newbie question - re: kx2 with amp I am waiting for

[Elecraft] PL259s

Got to agree i only use Amphenol connectors, expensive in the UK but well worth the extra money. But i get mine when i am visiting Dayton, so a lot cheaper Regards Keith G0TSH On Tue,10/11/2016 6:29 AM, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote: > I'm curious as to exactly why a "junk" connector supposedly

[Elecraft] Christmas

Happy Christmas and seasons greetings from the UK Keith G0TSH K3 KX3 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list

[Elecraft] Shipping ouitside the US etc

A while ago apiece of equipment was offered for sale on here as usual it was to US only. Anyway i offered to pay in full immediately and collect in 4 weeks time when i was in the US visiting relatives, i got quite an abusive reply asking what i did not understand about US shipping only. Oh