[Elecraft] OT: FCC Exams

2012-09-01 Thread Mike, W9QS
three. I remember two questions on CW test. Had to choose between physician and physicist. I guessed right. Antenna was also a 4 element wire beam. Those were the days. Yes, they still used the tape machines and those WW2 headphones. Mike, W9QS

Re: [Elecraft] [qrp-l.org] Dayton

2011-05-17 Thread Mike, W9QS
I will definitely have a Fosters on Thursday. Hank will be smiling looking down at us. 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX: KN6TBP (1956), K1DGQ, DL4KM, K5LJN, W9FRR, W9KVF K3, SP1 Fists #12327, FP #268, OOTC #4423, QRPARCI #9521 --- On Tue, 5/17/11, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: From: Don

[Elecraft] Rigblaster M8 to K3 help

2011-02-12 Thread Mike, W9QS
I'm trying to install an older M8 with my K3 for PSK31. I can't seem to find a chart anywhere as to the jumper configuration. Any ideas? It did work at one time with my old IC718. Thanks in advance. 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX: KN6TBP (1956), K1DGQ, DL4KM, K5LJN, W9FRR, W9KVF K3, SP1 Fists

[Elecraft] Fw: K2 For sale price reduction

2010-03-26 Thread Mike, W9QS
The K2 is sold. 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX: KN6TBP (1956), K1DGQ, DL4KM, K5LJN, W9FRR, W9KVF K3, K2, SP1 Fists #12327, FP #268, OOTC #4423, QRPARCI #9521 --- On Mon, 3/22/10, Mike, W9QS w...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Mike, W9QS w...@yahoo.com Subject: Fw: K2 For sale price reduction To: elecraft

[Elecraft] Fw: K2 For sale price reduction

2010-03-22 Thread Mike, W9QS
After researching other sales I realized that my original price was too high. New price is $850.00 plus shipping. Please contact me off list if interested. Mike, W9QS It's time to pass on my K2 to a future owner.  Since purchasing the K3 it just sits on the shelve.  I need some cash

[Elecraft] K2 For sale

2010-03-21 Thread Mike, W9QS
Battery KNB2 Noise Blanker Kopp dust cover New cost around $1180.00 $950.00 plus shipping  CONUS only please. Paypal preferred. Pictures available.  Please contact me off list. Thanks for the bandwidth. 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX: KN6TBP (1956), K1DGQ, DL4KM, K5LJN, W9FRR, W9KVF K3, K2, SP1 Fists

[Elecraft] K3 Mojo

2010-02-21 Thread Mike, W9QS
Great conditions this weekend. 53 countries and 120 contacts in 6 hours. K3 running 5 watts and a G5RV. Highlight was Japan and Scotland back to back on 20. 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX: KN6TBP (1956), K1DGQ, DL4KM, K5LJN, W9FRR, W9KVF K3, K2, SP1 Fists #12327, FP #268, OOTC #4423, QRPARCI #9521

Re: [Elecraft] Your Opinion: The realities of QRP vs. QRO

2009-03-05 Thread Mike, W9QS
I couldn't agree more. I had the linear and all the power for years. DXCC in the 275 range. Now I'm starting over and it's much more fun with the K2 and now the K3/10 and my trusty G5RV. 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX: KN6TBP (1956), K1DGQ, DL4KM, K5LJN, W9FRR, W9KVF K3, K2, OHR500, Norcal 20, SP1

Re: [Elecraft] The QRP Challenge!

2009-03-05 Thread Mike, W9QS
Things really don't change that much. First contact in 1956 with AT1 and ARC 5 was a great feeling and it's still there. 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX: KN6TBP (1956), K1DGQ, DL4KM, K5LJN, W9FRR, W9KVF K3, K2, OHR500, Norcal 20, SP1 Fists #12327, FP #268, OOTC #4423, QRPARCI #9521 --- On Thu, 3/5/09

[Elecraft] K2 Mojo: Last year's ARRL DX contest

2009-02-28 Thread Mike, W9QS
To my surprise I received a certificate for 1st place CW QRP for Illinois section in the mail this morning. I was using my K2 at 5 watts with a G5RV. I never checked the results. HI I guess I better send in this years log. 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX: KN6TBP (1956), K1DGQ, DL4KM, K5LJN

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mojo!

2009-02-25 Thread Mike, W9QS
Way to go Jim. I got them on 30, 20, 17 and 15 with my K3/10 running 5 watts to a G5RV also. I hope to bag them on 40 o 80 late tonight before they shut down. Great bunch of operators. 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX: KN6TBP (1956), K1DGQ, DL4KM, K5LJN, W9FRR, W9KVF K3, K2, OHR500, Norcal 20, SP1

[Elecraft] K5D

2009-02-16 Thread Mike, W9QS
K3 at 10 watts and G5RV got them on 30 Meters last night. I hope for at least 5 bands if possible. 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX: KN6TBP (1956), K1DGQ, DL4KM, K5LJN, W9FRR, W9KVF K3, K2, OHR500, Norcal 20, SP1 Fists #12327, FP #268, OOTC #4423, QRPARCI #9521

[Elecraft] New K3

2009-01-21 Thread Mike, W9QS
I have a new K3/10 Serial Number 2547 and I love it. First contacts were during the Fox hunt last night. I only have one problem. I ordered the Heil proset and for some reason I can't get the SSB VOX to function. I must be missing something. Any ideas? 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX: KN6TBP (1956

[Elecraft] Fw: New K3

2009-01-21 Thread Mike, W9QS
Thanks for all the great hints. The problem was I didn't turn on the bias. 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX: KN6TBP (1956), K1DGQ, DL4KM, K5LJN, W9FRR, W9KVF K2, OHR500, Norcal 20, SP1 Fists #12327, FP #268, OOTC #4423, QRPARCI #9521 --- On Wed, 1/21/09, Mike, W9QS w...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Mike

[Elecraft] New K3

2009-01-14 Thread Mike, W9QS
My K2 will soon have a big brother. My K3/10 kit shipped yesterday... 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX: KN6TBP (1956), K1DGQ, DL4KM, K5LJN, W9FRR, W9KVF K2, OHR500, Norcal 20, SP1 Fists #12327, FP #268, OOTC #4423, QRPARCI #9521 ___ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Notch control

2009-01-08 Thread Mike, W9QS
All this chat about notch control. I just want my K3 (Due soon) so I can join in :) 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX: KN6TBP (1956), K1DGQ, DL4KM, K5LJN, W9FRR, W9KVF K2, OHR500, Norcal 20, SP1 Fists #12327, FP #268, OOTC #4423, QRPARCI #9521 --- On Thu, 1/8/09, N5GE n...@n5ge.com wrote: From

[Elecraft] OT: IC718 for sale (K3 is on the way)

2009-01-01 Thread Mike, W9QS
in the US is included. $500.00. Paypal preferred. Photos available. Please contact me off list. 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX: KN6TBP (1956), K1DGQ, DL4KM, K5LJN, W9FRR, W9KVF K2, OHR500, Norcal 20, SP1 Fists #12327, FP #268, OOTC #4423, QRPARCI #9521

[Elecraft] Roofing Filter question

2008-12-18 Thread Mike, W9QS
I have a K3/10 on order. I have used my K2 for over a year and find the filters to be very good. I operate 90% on the time on QRP CW. I'm looking for opinions on which roofing filters I might include. 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX: KN6TBP (1956), K1DGQ, DL4KM, K5LJN, W9FRR, W9KVF K2, OHR500

[Elecraft] RE: Roofing Filters

2008-12-18 Thread Mike, W9QS
Thanks to all that responded. I think I will wait and see. BTW. My K2 will be up for sale as soon as the K3 is built and running. 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX: KN6TBP (1956), K1DGQ, DL4KM, K5LJN, W9FRR, W9KVF K2, OHR500, Norcal 20, SP1 Fists #12327, FP #268, OOTC #4423, QRPARCI #9521

[Elecraft] K2 cover

2008-03-04 Thread Mike, W9QS
I received my cover for my K2 from Rose today and it exceeds all of my expectations. I wanted it to be in University of Illinois colors and she matched them perfectly. A quality product. I highly recommend them to anyone with Elecraft equipment. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX

[Elecraft] VP6DX with K2

2008-02-24 Thread Mike, W9QS
I now have them on 3 bands. 20, 17 and 15. All with 5 watts and 30' high G5RV. Those K3's and ops are the best. 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX: KN6TBP (1956), K1DGQ, DL4KM, K5LJN, W9FRR, W9KVF K2, OHR500, OHR100A, SP1

[Elecraft] VP6DX with K2

2008-02-24 Thread Mike, W9QS
I now have them on 3 bands. 20, 17 and 15. All with 5 watts and 30' high G5RV. Those K3's and ops are the best. 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX: KN6TBP (1956), K1DGQ, DL4KM, K5LJN, W9FRR, W9KVF K2, OHR500, OHR100A, SP1

[Elecraft] ARRL CWDX

2008-02-18 Thread Mike, W9QS
My first attempt with my new K2. Pretty tough from here in the Black Hole central Illinois. 50 Q's with 42 country mult's. Worked about 5 hours. Best was DL1 on 80 and KH6 on 40. Antenna G5RV up about 30 feet. The K2 continues to amaze me. Also worked VP6DX on 18 MHZ. 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX

[Elecraft] K2 and PTT problem

2008-02-11 Thread Mike, W9QS
still do not get the PTT function. Am I missing something? I am very pleased with the results so far. I worked several PA in the contest this weekend on 20. 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX: KN6TBP (1956), K1DGQ, DL4KM, K5LJN, W9FRR, W9KVF K2, OHR500, OHR100A, SP1

[Elecraft] Rigbaster M8 question

2008-01-07 Thread Mike, W9QS
used VOX with the 718 and will probably do the same with the K2. Any ideas or help appreciated. Please answer off list unless you feel the entire list needs the info. The 718 will definitely be the backup if I even keep it. HI 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX: KN6TBP (1956), K1DGQ, DL4KM, K5LJN, W9FRR, W9KVF

[Elecraft] K2 #6324 is running

2008-01-05 Thread Mike, W9QS
My K2 Serial #6324 is complete. First contact was with the California Fox on 40. There is no comparison between the IC718 and the K2 on the receive side. Love both filters. Many thanks to Gary Surrancy for his guidance and patience in helping me find the HI-CUR problem. 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX

[Elecraft] K2 complete

2007-12-13 Thread Mike, W9QS
K2 number 6327 is complete. Test 3 will be completed tonight and I hope to have it on the air later. What a great kit. Mike, W9QS Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo

[Elecraft] K2 trouble

2007-12-13 Thread Mike, W9QS
taking it all apart again? 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX: KN6TBP (1956), K1DGQ, DL4KM, K5LJN, W9FRR, W9KVF K2, OHR500, OHR100A, SP1 Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now

[Elecraft] K2 parts question

2007-12-12 Thread Mike, W9QS
. This is the first problem I've encountered and this kit is the best by far I've ever built. (I go back to the '50s first kit was a Heatkit AT-1) Mike, W9QS Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page

[Elecraft] K2 parts

2007-12-12 Thread Mike, W9QS
Thanks to all that responded. I'll use the part. Don said it was because of ROHS problems. We have the same trouble here at work. Also thru' parts are getting very scarce. Mike, W9QS Never miss