[Elecraft] K2 - Strange problem ?

2004-11-28 Thread Stewart Baker
I am wondering if any other K2 user has experienced the following. NO receive when NOT on transmit. VERY occasionally I get the my K2 stuck on what seems to be transmit. If I press the MODE button to select the VOX function the display shows SPCH 0.2 then returns to the frequency display

RE: [Elecraft] loss of side tone

2004-11-28 Thread Tim O'Rourke
Ron You hit it on the button (sic) do not know how it got changed but that worked. Now I do not need another rig in shack on to hear side tone. Tnx a bunch. Tim W4YN From: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tim, you've probably been bit by the by the sidetone source demon. Go into the menu,

[Elecraft] Lost display button function

2004-11-28 Thread Peter
Hi I found a strange behavior on my K2/100 When pressing the button display I do hear a beep, but no change on the display I do expect to get the voltage reading and the current, but got still the frq. display A long press on display for ALC/RF rthe info doesn't come up. End up with a total

[Elecraft] another successful Elecraft kit build

2004-11-28 Thread Steve Jackson
Yesterday I put in-line my new KAT100 autotuner. This event marks yet another works 100% the first time Elecraft kit. In fact, except for a single resistor I installed incorrectly in 1999, *ALL* of my Elecraft kits have come up, first-time, 100%. Recently I saw a thread about kitbuilding

[Elecraft] Stupid C W question

2004-11-28 Thread Dan Barker
Does A4 mean 14 in Spanish? I hear Zones of A4 from EA7 stations. My map says 14 but my Español es muy stinko. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber

[Elecraft] Re: KX1 Wind River Mountains

2004-11-28 Thread wayne burdick
John, KI6WX wrote: Last summer, I had several folks track my location as I solo hiked through the Wind River Mountains on an historical exploration trip. I used a KX1 to send out my evening GPS location. The historical results of that exploration are now posted on the web at:

[Elecraft] Re: Stupid C W question

2004-11-28 Thread wayne burdick
On Nov 28, 2004, at 7:08 AM, Dan Barker wrote: Does A4 mean 14 in Spanish? I hear Zones of A4 from EA7 stations. My map says 14 but my Español es muy stinko. Hi Dan, A4 is just a truncated-elements form of 14. Below is G0UKB's succinct explanation from a posting to our reflector on Nov.

[Elecraft] one-microphone question

2004-11-28 Thread Steve Jackson
Someone posted about getting a new mic as a gift, and the desire to make the one mic operate across several rigs. This is actually quite do-able if you're handy and wish to make an adapter as mentioned. I've done this and was very happy with the results. I used an inexpensive small enclosure

Re: [Elecraft] Stupid C W question

2004-11-28 Thread Alan Fryer
Dan In CW jargon: A is short for 1, as T is short for 0, as N is short for 9, as R is short for the decimal point. Alan, N3BJ - Original Message - From: Dan Barker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2004 10:08 AM Subject: [Elecraft]

Re: [Elecraft] Stupid C W question

2004-11-28 Thread David Pratt
'A' is the shortened form for '1' on CW, Dan. People who send 5NN instead of 599 understand all the shortened CW figures (I think!). 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Dan Barker [EMAIL PROTECTED] said Does A4 mean 14 in Spanish? I hear Zones of A4 from EA7 stations. My map says 14

Re: [Elecraft] Thanks everybody

2004-11-28 Thread Bruce Grubbs
Roland, Elecraft kit building time definitely qualifies as theraputic sick leave! Have fun. 72, Bruce N7CEE K2, KX1 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change,

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Strange problem ?

2004-11-28 Thread W3FPR - Don Wilhelm
Stewart, You may want to monitor the state of '8R', '8T', and 'MUTE' signals in the K2 during such occurrances. That may give you a bit of information about where to begin looking for the source of the problem. 73, Don W3FPR - Original Message - From: Stewart Baker [EMAIL

[Elecraft] 73

2004-11-28 Thread jim danehy
thanks for some good information about my K2 and options. Time to unsubscribe. 73 W9VNE Jim Danehy Cincinnati, Ohio ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change,

[Elecraft] home brew ladder line hint.

2004-11-28 Thread Ray Albers
Our fearless NCS, Kevin, wrote: I wandered into Home Depot this evening and purchased a bit of 14 guage wire. I will try to get a loop up for 160 which should tune quite nicely for the higher bands. Now to get some ladder line from HRO this coming week and get it hooked up. This

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Strange problem ?

2004-11-28 Thread Brian Mury
On Sun, 2004-28-11 at 10:43 +, Stewart Baker wrote: If I press the MODE button to select the VOX function the display shows SPCH 0.2 then returns to the frequency display with the mode (U or L) flashing. With no microphone connected and the POWER control fully ACW their is no received

RE: [Elecraft] C W question/Cut numbers

2004-11-28 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
KXBill wrote: The practice of cut numbers dates back to WW2, maybe further.After that, it was a common practice on commercial circuits. - I've held a commercial CW license since the 1950's. While I wasn't working as a commercial CW op all the

Re: [Elecraft] C W question/Cut numbers

2004-11-28 Thread Leigh L Klotz, Jr.
I read recently that a VLF station in Russia UT0 something received permission to use the long T instead of the 0 for QRSS. I remember when I was a novice in the 60's being told never to use the long T in a callsign. The ID question is interesting. I know that CW holds a special place, but

[Elecraft] Newbie

2004-11-28 Thread KU4YP
hello all. name is mike prevatt. call ku4yp. looking to build a k2 in the not too distant future so thought i'd subscribe to the reflector. hope everyone had a happy thanksgiving and look forward to talking with you all soon. 73 de KU4YP Real Radios Glow in the Dark Mike Prevatt

Re: [Elecraft] Blown ammeter question used with KX1/gelcell/solar panel

2004-11-28 Thread Doug Forman
Thanks to Don and Ron for their detailed help, I think I'm on the right path to fixing this now. -doug On Nov 28, 2004, at 12:22 PM, Doug Forman wrote: I use inexpensive (now discontinued) Radio Shack bench volt and ammeters when I am combining rechargeable batteries and a small solar panel

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie

2004-11-28 Thread W3FPR - Don Wilhelm
Mike, Welcome to the reflector. This is the place to ask any questions you may have about Elecraft equipment and to ask about any possible problems you may run into while building the K2 (afterwards too). I am certain you will enjoy the K2 and its build process. If you really like think

[Elecraft] KIO2 simplex?

2004-11-28 Thread Tom Rune Breivold
KIO2 simplex? To whom it may concern. Elecraft K2 #4487 with all options except the KPA100 and internal battery is now up and running flawlessly, except for the KIO2 option. Connected to a computer running Hyperterminal (Win XP Pro - all updates) I can send the test message from the K2 to

Re: [Elecraft] KIO2 simplex?

2004-11-28 Thread Philip L. Carter
Tom: Sounds like the computer side of the cable needs the CTS signal jumper, or maybe the computer needs the rts signals turned off. Also check the 10 uh choke on the kio2. It is easy to open one if you accidently get a short. -- Phil Carter, WD8QWR QRPARCI #9986, CQRP #3 Fists #6514, FP

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for November 29, 2004

2004-11-28 Thread Kevin Rock
Hello All, 20 meters was fun and 40 meters was a bit of trouble this evening. 20 meters started with me sitting on frequency listening to the testers madly sending code. Could not help myself so I exchanged info with N0IJ. My one official contest contact during the 48 hour period. I

[Elecraft] Dead Band Quiz

2004-11-28 Thread Art - W6KY
Even tho the bands are not dead, here is a good question. What is the Prefix for an Italian station located in Africa? Hint: Actual Italian call, starts with an I, No / 1st Correct answer wins an official W6KY weather forecaster. Hang it outside the shack. If it's Wet - It's raining If it's

Re: [Elecraft] Dead Band Quiz

2004-11-28 Thread Earl W Cunningham
Art, W6KY wrote: What is the Prefix for an Italian station located in Africa? == Years ago I5 was Italian Somaliland, but it no longer belongs to Italy. 73, de Earl, K6SE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a

Re: [Elecraft] Dead Band Quiz

2004-11-28 Thread Art - W6KY
Sorry Earl...It's current and I worked it in the CQWW this weekend. These are always fun. Like KC4AAA. Another FL station? No, the South Pole!!! 73, Art Earl W Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Art, W6KY wrote: What is the Prefix for an Italian station located in Africa? ==

Re: [Elecraft] Dead Band Quiz

2004-11-28 Thread Wolf-Ruediger Juergens
Am Montag, 29. November 2004 05:52 schrieb Art - W6KY: What is the Prefix for an Italian station located in Africa? This must be IH9, I think. 73 Wolf, DL2WRJ -- * Registered Linux user #37136 http://counter.li.org * Suse Linux 9.1pro, AMD Sempron 2800+, SIS 748 * Matrox MGA-450, 1GB/120GB *