I've noticed a similar situation recently. I sent a message about KX3
roofing filters and got responses but never received MY original post
until a few days later! Just thought I'd mention it. Stan WB2LQF
On Mon, Feb 05, 2018 at 08:47 AM, Chuck Milam, N9KY wrote:
Interesting E-Mail
I am going to order another KX3 this week. Probably tomorrow. The last
one I ordered in 2012 did not have the roofing filter option and I do
not THINK I missed it.
I use ONLY CW and I do NOT contest. I like to CASUALLY chase DX and I
play in low stress sprints like NAQCC but mostly I just
Please contact me off-list if interested.
For sale is my K2 (purchased pre-owned from another lister in November
2017). It is a K2/10 and fully optioned with 160M option, noise
blanker, KIO2, KAT2, KAF2, KSB2. Includes Kenwood mic MC-43S and
Signalink USB and full complement of written
to the supply.
Cheers & 73,
Howie - WA4PSC
On 11/21/2017 2:30 PM, stan levandowski wrote:
Howard, thank you for the info
and the offer.
YES, I would love to have a new
ferrite. The one that was shipped was neatly cracked in half!
I used it anyway; didn'
Yeah, me too. I bought it because I thought it would be "super clean"
and really small. But its contribution to my problem was pretty much
unarguable: Plug it in and I hear noise. Unplug it and I don't hear
noise. The instructions that came with it specifically stated that the
Kx33 should
Most people on this Reflector are well educated and intelligent.
Apparently, I'm the exception because this one got by me. I'm only
owning up to this in the hope that it might help someone else on the
Reflector.
For the last couple of years I've been bothered by a high background
noise
All gone. Thanks and 73, Stan WB2LQF
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SEC1235M has been SOLD.
Elecraft W1 SWR/PWR meter is still available.
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Rebuilding my entire station from the ground up -- with Elecraft gear of
course!
Following extra "stuff" is for sale. Please contact me off list if
Rebuilding my entire station from the ground up -- with Elecraft gear of
course!
Following extra "stuff" is for sale. Please contact me off list if
interested.
1. Elecraft W1 PWR/SWR meter. Purchased January 2017. Works perfectly.
$60. Includes shipping.
2. Samlex SEC-1235M 13.8VDC
Thank you to everyone for the rapid responses. Now I know my options.
As a long time feedpoint autocoupler user, this is a new approach for me
and it's nice to get advice before cutting wire and cable up.
73, Stan WB2LQF
On Wed, Oct 04, 2017 at 09:26 AM, stan levandowski wrote:
When
When operating a KX3 with the internal ATU into a window line fed
doublet through a BL2 balun, what is the preferred connection method:
1. Placing the BL2 right at the KX3 output eliminating any coax. This
puts the window line right next to the metal KX3, everything else on the
operating
SOLD SOLD SOLD
-
KXPA100-F (factory built) SN 2042 purchased 08/30/2016. Includes
KXPACBL I/O cable for KX2/KX3,
power cable and KX2ACBL ACC cable. Does NOT
include ATU option. Asking $625.00,
shipped.
KX2-F purchased 06/24/2016 SN
KXPA100-F (factory built) SN 2042 purchased 08/30/2016. Includes
KXPACBL I/O cable for KX2/KX3,
power cable and KX2ACBL ACC cable. Does NOT
include ATU option. Asking $625.00,
shipped.
KX2-F purchased 06/24/2016 SN 0472. Does NOT include
internal ATU option. Includes power cable and
devices).
73,
Aaron KK6ZDB
On Tue, Sep 19, 2017, 20:12 stan levandowski <sjl...@optonline.net
<mailto:sjl...@optonline.net> > wrote:
Since I'm basically a QRP op and rarely use more than 25 watts, I guess
I didn't notice when this "problem" actually began. So here'
Since I'm basically a QRP op and rarely use more than 25 watts, I guess
I didn't notice when this "problem" actually began. So here's the issue:
My KX2 will show the power I've set with the knob precisely, right up to
110 watts. However, my KXPA100's green LEDs seem to be about 20 watts
Sold - in about 10 minutes...
73, Stan WB2LQF
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KX1 serial #2967 purchased 12/08/2016 is for sale.
Absolute mint condition.
Includes all options: KXAT1 internal ATU, KXB3080 adapter, and KXPD1.
Also includes Array Solutions 12 VDC @ 1 amp linear power supply.
Shipped with all original documentation and invoices.
The KXB3080 option
The KXAT1 manual states that it can tune a *coaxial* dipole. It also
states that the KXAT1 is optimized to tune random wires.
I'd like to know if any fellow KX1 owners have successfully tuned a 300
ohm twin-lead fed 44, 66 or 88 foot doublet with the KXAT1 for 40 and 20
meters?
Or, do I
Thank you to all who offered suggestions, all of which helped me solve
this nagging problem.
I bought a 33' tape measure from Harbor Freight. I scrapped off the
paint at the end, drilled a 3/16" hole and put a bolt, a couple of
washers and a two nuts on it. Then I cut a 5' piece of wire
Rick, thanks for your input from way up there in Alaska! The KXAT1
manual suggested (actually "stated") 1/8 wavelength minimum
counterpoises per band and that's where the 8 foot wire for 20M came
from. Also, my counterpoises have not always been on the earth;
sometimes raised by a foot or
ctate that the KXAT1 can
have only a limited number of L-C combos [64?], your match may be in
between two of them.
73,
Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County
On 6/9/17 1:55 PM, stan levandowski wrote:
When following the instruction in the KXAT1 manual and using a wire
b
When following the instruction in the KXAT1 manual and using a wire
between 24-28 feet and a 16' counterpoise for 40 and an 8' counterpoise
for 20, the best I can ever get is a 1.6 SWR on 20 and 2.8 SWR on 40.
I've spent lots of time shortening and lengthening wires and writing
down results
below his).
Vy 73,
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Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: 814-860-3194 Mobile: 814-431-0962
Email: bu...@brannan.name
On Apr 27, 2017, at 3:31 PM, stan levandowski wrote:
I just got an insulting email from "Ken Kopp" under Rose's address -
clearly someone has mined the elecraf
I just got an insulting email from "Ken Kopp" under Rose's address -
clearly someone has mined the elecraft list. I know Ken and Rose. Ken
would not close by explaining to me what "73" means in CW ;-)
It also says it was in a "response" to one of my emails. I haven't sent
any emails about
Doug, this was an excellent idea. Last night I {Gorilla} glued four
nuts into my stock KX2 knob. I wasn't at all convinced that it was
going to be heavy enough to work BUT IT SURE AS HECK DID!! Thanks for
the simple but effective solution.
73, Stan WB2LQF
On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 06:29
is for portable work, us no feedline at all - just
a BNC to binding post adapter at the KX1. Use 2 lengths of wire as is
shown on page 10 of the KXAT1 manual.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 3/10/2017 7:14 PM, stan levandowski wrote:
I found the plans (June 2010 Elecraft Reflector) to build a 40/30/20
meter
I found the plans (June 2010 Elecraft Reflector) to build a 40/30/20
meter "linear loaded" portable antenna for my KX1 (using a crappie rod,
300 ohm twinlead for the radiator, a BL2 balun, and ribbon cable radials
cut to 1/4 wavelength for each of the bands (16, 25 and 33 feet).
My question
A cylinder with a closed end is a "closed cylinder" and requires the
formula that uses 2f instead of f.
The "real" formula accounts for lots of variables, including diameter of
the sphere. But a ballpark formula that works just fine for less complex
designs is just Length (in feet or
For those with interest I just put up a video comparison of a standard
"communications speaker" vs. the "CW Resonant Speaker" detailed in the
article of the same name in the February 2017 QST, page 43.
Included for Elecraft KX product owners is the amp necessary to use the
headphone jack
Folks, I posted about having built the CW Resonant Speaker in the
February 2017 and having problems with low audio. This is a follow-up
report for those with interest in this subject.
It works! It's fabulous! It's unbelievable how great it sounds! CW
pops out and background noise is
On Thu, Feb 09, 2017 at 10:45 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
Beautiful obit for the KX1 Stan. Ops like you will remember it like us
O.T.s remember our 6L6 crystal controlled oscillators built on a
breadboard. Newer rigs do as well (sometimes better) but are never the
same.
Whoa there, Ron!
Just a couple of months ago, on December 7, I purchased a KX1. It was a
replacement to the KX1 I had built several years ago: my entry into the
Elecraft world. I thought I had "outgrown" it so I sold it.
Fast forward through my K1, K2, K3, KX3, and now KX2/KXPA100 setup (plus
other stuff
wrote:
Stan,
One of your big problems is that the speaker specified in that project
is 8 ohms - if you can find a 4 ohm speaker, you will almost quadruple
the available audio.
The other solution is to use an amplifier.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 2/6/2017 8:47 PM, stan levandowski wrote:
Hi folks. I
into
the headphone jack will result in the low volume that you are seeing.
At least that's the way I understand the design. If you want viable,
fixed KX2 operation, use a follow-on amplifier with the resonant
speaker.
73,
Brian, K0DTJ
On 2/6/2017 17:47, stan levandowski wrote:
Hi folks. I need some
kers and they are phenomenal!
73
Ken - K0PP
On Feb 6, 2017 19:07, "stan levandowski" <sjl...@optonline.net
<mailto:sjl...@optonline.net> > wrote:
No,Peter, it "acts" like a filter to focus on CW frequencies between
approx 500 to 700 Hz while downplayi
Underwood wrote:
I use this audio amp to drive speakers from my KX3. It is 15 W per
channel stereo, runs off 12 V, and costs under $9.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C4MT274/
wunder
K6WRU
Walter Underwood
CM87wj
http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)
On Feb 6, 2017, at 5:47 PM, stan
G'day,
CW resonant speaker ? - does it have a filter in it ?
If the frequency is significantly different to the KX2's filter it
would explain the extremely low volume.
73's Peter VK4JD
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stan levando
Hi folks. I need some assistance. Is the KX2's headset jack "padded"
to protect hearing?
I'm asking because I built the "CW Resonant Speaker" in the current QST
and it works great but the volume is so low that it's unusable.
Do I have to take the speaker output directly off the KX2's
Hi folks. I need some assistance. Is the KX2's headset jack "padded"
to protect hearing?
I'm asking because I built the "CW Resonant Speaker" in the current QST
and it works great but the volume is s
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position and turning the meter on and off with my station supply?
I'm asking because the tiny slide switch seems rather fragile and using
it perhaps several times a day is sure to eventually break it.
I noticed that when I
Congratulations for cruising with the spoilers deployed. 73, Stan
WB2LQF
On Thu, Jan 12, 2017 at 05:39 AM, gliderboy1955 via Elecraft wrote:
I want to publicly congratulate myself for operating SKN this year
with only my souped up HW-16 and box-stock HG-10 VFO. Usually I get
frustrated
of the switch is
40dB or more then I don't think you have any problem.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 12/30/2016 5:49 PM, stan levandowski wrote:
I would like to use a coaxial switch for an unintended use and I'm
not
sure if it's a good idea in terms of RF isolation and potential
equipment damage.
I'm no expert
I would like to use a coaxial switch for an unintended use and I'm not
sure if it's a good idea in terms of RF isolation and potential
equipment damage.
I'm no expert in this area but I know this list is a wealth of expert
opinion, so here's my question:
I want to buy a two position
:12 PM, stan levandowski wrote:
I'm building my second fully optioned KX1. I built one a few years
ago
with no problem and it was great. I sold it when I bought a KX3. I
missed it so much I just bought myself another one.
But I could use some advice because something doesn't make sense to
me
I'm building my second fully optioned KX1. I built one a few years ago
with no problem and it was great. I sold it when I bought a KX3. I
missed it so much I just bought myself another one.
But I could use some advice because something doesn't make sense to me.
I opened the 30/80 meter
Answered my own question:
http://www.gemsproducts.com/product/kx2-vfo-a-knob-beta/
73, Stan WB2LQF
Oops! Let's try this again...
Has anyone on this list either developed or discovered a method to put a
finger dimple on the KX2 VFO knob?
Elecraft used to sell a finger dimple for the
Oops! Let's try this again...
Has anyone on this list either developed or discovered a method to put a
finger dimple on the KX2 VFO knob?
Elecraft used to sell a finger dimple for the K2 but no longer stocks
it.
A Google search found no hits for a finger dimple.
The KX2 is now my main
Has anyone on this list either developed or discovered
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I upgraded yesterday and my "weird" situation appears to be resolved.
Probably a good practice to regularly upgrade to the latest level.I
should have trusted Elecraft more!
I certainly will from now on.
Thanks Wayne and Eric and 73,
Stan WB2LQF
On Tue, Nov 29, 2016 at 09:30 AM,
SP problem that in rare cases could
result in the DSP not sampling signals correctly.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
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Of stan levandowski
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2016 4:08 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject:
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stan levandowski
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2016 4:08 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] (KX2) - Randomly Powers Up "Weird"
For the last couple of months my KX2 randomly comes up
For the last couple of months my KX2 randomly comes up acting like it
has a very tight filter engaged although all screen indications are
normal. In plain language it sounds "hollow" as if it were at 50 Hz.
Yet all screen indications are normal (for example, it shows 400 Hz
from its last
7aqk wrote:
Stan,
Well, my first question was "how about the capacitor?". I looked at
the article, and it says no capacitor needed, but that it is mono band
only. I would have to guess that it is "mono-frequency" as well, or
just about!!!
Dave W7AQK
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My first loop was because of an article I read online that said, "Look
no further! Here is all you need: 10 feet 3 inches of 3/4-inch hard
line, 2 hose clamps, a chassis connector, a little bit of house wire,
and you could be in business as shown in the photo below"
The darn thing worked
I'm very happy with Amateur Radio (or "ham radio" for those who prefer).
It might not be perfect, whatever that measure might be, but it
affords me the opportunity to participate in the world's greatest hobby
in the manner I so choose.
Had our hobby not grown as it did, I wonder if
AC7AC
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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
stan levandowski
Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2016 7:54 PM
To: k6...@foothill.net
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Propagation
Well, science provides predictions and suggests outcomes but
Well, science provides predictions and suggests outcomes but I'm still a
hopeless romantic who tunes the bands in spite of the numbers. Tonight
I found a completely dead 20M band at 0220Z except for a single CW QSO
in progress between WB6UIA (QRZ says Wyoming) and XE2HOE in Baja
California
Alex, I've sent you three more emails from sjl...@optonline.net and
apparently none of them have reached you. I know of no technical
problems on my end.
Apparently you can email successfully to me but my messages don't reach
you.
Please check your mail handler and advise.
Thank you,
I would like to correspond with anyone who has experience using the
Alexloop antenna with 1-2 watts.
Normally, I use either an end fed antenna and a T1, a resonant linked
dipole, or a resonant Par HF Omni-Angle (for 20 and 17 meters). They
all work quite well for their intended use but
This website just came to my attention. Perhaps it might be of interest
to others.
http://www.bandconditions.com/
Stan WB2LQF
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As a long time Elecraft builder and owner (K1, K2, K3, KX1, KX3,
KXPA100, KPA100, KAT2, PX3, T1 and many options and mini-modules), I
decided to "...take a walk on the wild side" about a year ago. I sold
most of my gear and bought an LNR LD-5, then an LD-11 and also a
Mountain Topper MTR3B.
I ordered a KX2 on June 5 and received today, from Madelyn, an email
that Elecraft received my order, my Paypal transaction went through and
that current shipping is running 2 to 3 weeks from date of order.
73, Stan WB2LQF
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For several years, I've been using my multiband non-resonant 94'
doublet, fed with a short run of 450 ohm window line, to a remotely
mounted SG234 autocoupler and then a 25 foot run of 50 ohm coax to my
KX3.
Has been working with perfection; no complaints, except I cannot operate
QRP below 3
Very similar to the Elevator Separation Annunciator System I installed
in my homebuilt aircraft.
If my elevator ever broke off in flight, a red light would blink wildly,
an upswept alarm would sound and a recording of the Lord's Prayer would
begin to play.
73, Stan WB2LQF
On Mon, Mar
Those of us with KX3s are having so much fun operating that we don't
have time for emails.
73, Stan WB2LQF
On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 05:53 PM, bs usb wrote:
I see a lot of traffic about the K3 and very little regarding the KX3.
I am wondering why that is.
Is the KX3 just that much more
My hearing sensitivity in my right ear is much lower than in my left ear
and, in addition, I have a constant ringing (Tinnitus) which I've become
accustomed to so it's less bothersome than it sounds. I find lower
tones markedly more comfortable. I only operate 100% CW and I always use
Steve, I did not buy the internal tuner either. Instead I use an
SGC-237 remote autocoupler with my KXPA100 and there are no problems at
all. The only thing I have to remember is to initially turn the power
knob on the KX3 down to under 20 watts when I go to a new band until the
initial
Sounds like I've finally arrived -- I could never afford an S Line
and I can't justify a K line but at least I'll have a KX3 Line. Now
I'd just like to see it stated in a print ad in QST and I'll die a happy
ham!
73, Stan WB2LQF
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 11:46 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
, stan levandowski sjl...@optonline.net
mailto:sjl...@optonline.net wrote:
I'm just a click away from ordering a PX3, and I've perused the FAQs and
online manual but still have a question that some PX3 owner on this list
should be able to answer for me:
How far away from (and to the left
I'm just a click away from ordering a PX3, and I've perused the FAQs and
online manual but still have a question that some PX3 owner on this list
should be able to answer for me:
How far away from (and to the left of) the KX3 can I place the PX3?
I didn't see any cable lengths given, just a
Thank you Bruce (and also thank you David Ahrendts, KC0XT)
This is what I needed. Looks like everything is going to work out just
fine!
Now I can switch to the other window and press enter on the order
page ;-)
73 and thanks again,
Stan WB2LQF
On Tue, Dec 09, 2014 at 06:32 PM, Bruce Beford
In January 2014 I took a look at my station - all that equipment, all
those keys, all those cables -- lots of physical stuff between me and
the ham radio I used to enjoy and almost as much software. All I really
needed was my KX3, a wire antenna, pencil and paper and a bug or Cootie.
So I
I just bought a KXPA100 and I'm not using any ground between it and
the KX3. My station is on the second floor and I use a balanced antenna
in my attic so I don't have either a station ground beyond the house
wiring's 3rd prong nor do I have an RF ground. I have no problems and
no RFI either.
I just got a KXPA100 yesterday. It seems to work as specified except
that above 10 watts of power, the KX3 display randomly {like in not all
the time} shows two dashes instead of the SWR.
I do not have the internal tuner option. I am using my SGC237
autocoupler into a center fed Zepp. My
: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
Matt
VK2RQ
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2014 11:36 AM
To: stan levandowski
Cc: Elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - SWR Display of --
Above 10W of power, the KX3 will disable the internal KXAT3 ATU and
rely on
the amplifier to supply
if you increase (or decrease) the power a bit. It
sounds as though you are operating right on that critical threshold.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 11/21/2014 11:06 AM, stan levandowski wrote:
I just got a KXPA100 yesterday. It seems to work as specified
except that above 10 watts of power, the KX3 display
Phil, AD5X, has an article on a T/R switch at:
http://www.ad5x.com/images/Articles/QSKBArevA.pdf
I've built it and it works FB.
As far as why one would want to do this: It's just downright fun to
build a homebrew tube rig, for QRP or otherwise, and to restore a
vintage transmitter. If we
I have the same problem with my KX3 serial 0325, uC=1.5 and DSP=1.21. I
never really noticed it until I abandoned paddles and reverted to bug
and 'swiper operation. It's not impossible; just unpleasant so I turn
down the AF gain with my left hand when transmitting.
It may have always been
SOLD - Thank you!
Begali Leonessa dual action iambic/mono paddle. Please email me
off-list if interested.
73, Stan WB2LQF
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FYI - if any Listers here happened to work 3DA0US in the last couple of
days, you might be interested to learn that he was running a KX3 at
between 5 and 10 watts depending upon his DC input level. His antenna
was a PAR Omni Angle on a 22 foot fiberglass pole. He made 400 contacts
in two
On 2/6/2014 5:05 PM, stan levandowski wrote:
FYI - if any Listers here happened to work 3DA0US in the last couple
of days, you might be interested to learn that he was running a KX3
at between 5 and 10 watts depending upon his DC input level. His
antenna was a PAR Omni Angle on a 22 foot
I am paring down my high quality key collection to one bug, one paddle,
and one straight key.
CW enthusiasts who may be interested in any of the below should contact
me OFF-LIST for details about each key. I will send you an information
file which includes condiiton, images and prices. I'm
Overwhelming response.
Keys remaining are:
Begali Spark straight key
Begali Blade straight key
Alberto Frattini J36 bug in chrome
Alberto Frattini Marconi 213 straight key in chrome
Contact me off-list for further info and images if interested.
73, Stan WB2LQF
For those with interest:
The museum ship USS SLATER in Albany, NY is the very last of 563
destroyer escorts built during World War II that remains afloat in
America. It's been restored to 1945 condition and represents a real
piece of history.
For years, the amateur station has limped
Nice going, Tony. And you were still only 30 dB (approx 5 S Units) down
from a 100 watt station!
72, Stan WB2LQF
On Sun, Sep 29, 2013 at 10:49 AM, Tony Castellano wrote:
Last evening I had my best CW QRP contact yet. Running 0.1 Watts (100
milli Watts) to my wire antenna (OCF) I
About 3 weeks ago, I learned about a new miracle antenna - I usually
dismiss such nonsense because there *is* no miracle antenna. However,
the person who informed me is a trusted, capable, educated ham and
DXpeditioner who is not easily impressed.
I still don't believe in miracles but this
the confusion is. 73, Stan WB2LQF
On Thu, Sep 26, 2013 at 11:13 AM, Carlton Haycock wrote:
I thought PAR was out of the antenna business, sold to LNR?
From: stan levandowski sjl...@optonline.net
To: Elecraft List elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2013 9:57:15 AM
Subject
.
On 9/26/2013 6:57 AM, stan levandowski wrote:
About 3 weeks ago, I learned about a new miracle antenna - I
usually dismiss such
nonsense because there *is* no miracle antenna. However, the person
who informed me is a
trusted, capable, educated ham and DXpeditioner who is not easily
didn't model this, but I suspect it has an
effect).
On 9/26/2013 11:46 AM, stan levandowski wrote:
Hi Vic. My 44' doublet is in my attic, arranged as a flat top for
24' and then drooping
straight down at both ends. The antenna is almost exactly 30' above
the earth. It is fed
with 14' of 450 ohm
...so there I am tuning across 20 meters and the band seems dead.
Having learned a lot about self-fulfilling prophesies across my 53 year
ham career, I go up to 14.060 and send one quick CQ.
A tiny signal appears but the KX3 has what it takes to make the most of
the situation. I manage to
Thanks all for your responses and offers. Found a solution and
presently in process. Thanks again, Stan WB2LQF.
Fellow Listers, I am looking for a 100 watt
Fellow Listers, I am looking for a 100 watt K2 at a reasonable cost.
Please reply off-list with condition, installed options and asking
price.
We would like to replace the outdated gear presently used at WW2DEM with
a quality modern Made in the USA rig. Of course Elecraft immediately
comes
Good morning, Doug. You can not use the KX3PD paddle directly with the
KX1 because the KX3PD is a two point mount and uses a very
different plug and jack arrangement, whereas, the KX1PD is a single
point mount and the plug is an integral 1/8 inch stereo.
If you wanted to use the KX3PD with
For KX1 users who wonder what it would look like:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZvKZ9aXCf4
73, Stan WB2LQF
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I have a nonresonant-in-any-ham-band 44' doublet in my attic peak at 31'
above ground. Only 26' is actually flat top while the rest droops
down at the ends. I have 16' of 450 ohm ladder line coming through a
slit in the ceiling just above a linen closet. In that linen closet, on
a shelf
When I was 10 years old (55 years ago), I found a child's picture book
in the library that showed a copper penny, a safety pin, and a wire coil
mounted on a piece of wood. I had no particular interest in radio or
science at that time but this book appealed to me. I borrowed the book,
went
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K2/10 serial #6XXX
Purchase Date July 8, 2010
Options include:
KAF2 Audio Filter and Real Time Clock
KAT2 Automatic Antenna Tuner
KNB2 Noise Blanker
Toroids were pre-wound by “The Toroid Guy”
N8BX Brass Knob
All original
Both K1 and K2 sold within minutes of posting
Thanks and 73,
Stan WB2LQF
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Arno, I'm looking at your email and reading between the lines: You want
to make the most of the time you have left and you want to reconnect
with a meaningful time in your life which is spelled CW. I am also a
former US Navy RM and I operate 100% QRP CW. I own (and use) all the
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