[Elecraft] K1 for sale

2004-09-28 Thread dr7zyq
I have my K1 for sale. It has 4 bands (40, 30, 20, 17), noise blanker, internal battery, and antenna tuner. All manuals also included. Works perfectly -- just too many rigs. $420.00 shipped FedEx within USofA. David, WA7ZYQ north Idaho 208-245-2070

[Elecraft] SMD Version of K6XX CW Tuning Ind now on-line

2004-09-28 Thread Tom Hammond
Folks: I'm gonna be out of town for a few days (returning Thursday night). So, in order to try to second-guess some queries about the (proposed) SMD version of the K6XX CW Tuning Indicator, I've placed the PDF of my 1st draft of the PC board on my web site at: http://www.n0ss.net Just

[Elecraft] Substitute pot for K6XX CW Tuning Ind (Thru-hole PC board)

2004-09-28 Thread Tom Hammond
Greetings: For those who might still be building the K6XX Visible CW Tuning Indicator using the PC board I offer, IF you've not yet ordered your parts, consider replacing the originally specified Vishay trimpot with a Bourns 1/4 SQ. 12-turn device (Mouser 652-3266P-1-103). This pot is much

[Elecraft] Progress Report - Updated install info for LED CW

2004-09-28 Thread J F
Tom, The SMD kit does sound interesting. Will know if I can do it after I finish the Micro908 kit without major pain... There was a column in one of the old QRP that was a Hints Kinks cartoon, that had some great tricks for holding the SMD components down for soldering. Not sure if those are

Re: [Elecraft] bistromatics at work: KX1 EU-US price comparison

2004-09-28 Thread Andrea Borgia
Mike WA8BXN wrote: easily copy SSB. The only way to get all the features of these radios is to buy them all (K2 has many superior chracteristics over the others, and its disadvantages too). Good luck! Unfortunately, buying them all isn't an option and never was, though it would probably

[Elecraft] FS:K2/100 w/ KAT100 Tuner DSP

2004-09-28 Thread Meier, Peter H.
$1395 - As New - see details at http://www.zerobeat.net/classpro/cgi-bin/view.cgi ___ 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.):

[Elecraft] For Sale K2/100 and K1

2004-09-28 Thread Don Brown
Hi All I have a K1 with all options including the 40, 30, 20, and 15 meter four band board (with blue trimmer caps) It also has a extra two band board set up for 80 and 17 meters. It includes the noise blanker, internal automatic antenna tuner and internal battery option. It also includes

[Elecraft] Amateur Radio Covered Bridge Society QRP Awards

2004-09-28 Thread Edward R. Breneiser
Hello all, I very pleased to announce that all the ARCBS Awards will be issued as QRP too! If you're interested in any of our awards, please go to: http://www.arcbs.org/files/ARCBSadministration/ABSawards.html 72/73, Ed, WA3WSJ ___ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Binocular Core

2004-09-28 Thread Bob Tellefsen
Brian When the K2 sees a bit more collector voltage, you have two things going for you. with more voltrage available, it takes less current for the same power (E x I=W). Also, with a bit more collector voltage, the PA is a bit more efficient, requiring a bit less current for the same output power.

[Elecraft] KAT100 atu for sale.

2004-09-28 Thread Ray
I have a KAT100 atu surplus to requirements and for sale. If anyone in the UK or possibly EU is interested, maybe they would contact me off list. Ray G4NJW. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.769 / Virus Database:

Re: [Elecraft] Fun QSO: 3000 miles, 1.5 watts, 4' whip, elevation delta 9998 feet

2004-09-28 Thread Vic Rosenthal
wayne burdick wrote: We had great beach weather over the weekend, so we went for a walk on San Gregorio state beach. While the family was having a snack, I sat on a piece of driftwood and pulled out the KX1. No antenna supports, so I connected the Maldol 4' whip, then tossed out one

[Elecraft] Re: Fun QSO: 3000 miles, 1.5 watts, 4' whip, elevation delta 9998 feet

2004-09-28 Thread wayne burdick
On Sep 28, 2004, at 10:20 AM, Vic Rosenthal wrote: How far were you from the water, Wayne? Something worth mentioning is that performance of vertical antennas improves quite rapidly as you get very close to salt water -- even few meters makes a difference. The last time I went to a

[Elecraft] living in an apt

2004-09-28 Thread Daniel L Brinneman
hi folks, I know live in an apt that i inhabit the first floor with no attic. I would like to have an indoor antenna that would not attract too much antenna from outsiders. the apt managers/site owners don't want anything afixed to the outside porch. if you have a sattellite TV antenna you can

RE: [Elecraft] living in an apt

2004-09-28 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
I have had excellent results from a 'stealth' antenna that consisted of thin white wire running the top of the wall of the apartment. Yes, if you can get outdoors, all the better. I used the thin white insulated wire sold by Radio Shack. The white insulation matched the apartment white walls.

[Elecraft] WB3AAL's Butternut HF9V Project

2004-09-28 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, Since I moved back in June I have been working on my antenna in my limited spare time. I am installing a ground mounted Butternut HF9V and I am doing extensive SWR testing. If you are interested, please follow along at www.wb3aal.com and click on HF9V Project. I currently have

RE: [Elecraft] living in an apt

2004-09-28 Thread Jim Brown
I agree with all of Ron's advice in this excellent post. Antennas don't have to be perfect to work. Jim On Tue, 28 Sep 2004 16:51:16 -0700, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: The radiator/counterpoise arrangement eliminates any need for baluns, etc. The counterpoise connects to the case of your rig,