RE: [Elecraft] K2 S/n 01432..Frequecy Counter Probe...Question..?
Andy, The frequency probe is only for the K2 and you definitely need to make it as described Re-check if you have the housing, if not I'm sure Elecraft will send you the missing item. If you can't wait, then you could try Maplins, (they're in Edinburgh Glasgow, don't know which is nearest to your QTH) They have a two pin socket part No HB59P which is 0.1 pitch same as the Elecraft supplied part and should do the job. The Elecraft supplied crimp pins may not fit the Maplin housing, so you may need some of them as well, Maplin part No YW25C. As the housing is only 19p and the pins 59p guess you're not going to break the bank if they don't fit! 73 Don, M1DIC K2 #3082 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Andy GM0NWI Sent: 12 February 2005 01:22 To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] K2 S/n 01432..Frequecy Counter Probe...Question..? Guy's..! ..(Don..! Hope You See This..) After yesterdays, very successful...first smoke test ...goin' MORE than accordin' to plan... I am overwhelmed to say, that K2 S/n 01432.. Passed her first smoke test with flying colours...MORE than I ever expected..! ..She Lives..! However... after the inital shock of findin' she turned on successfully, went through all the proceedures, with the EEprom etc...I have carried on through the manual endeavouring to aspire to more success... I am currently milling around on Page 44 of the manual, where they ask you to assemble a Frequency Counter Probe to allow for more testing... Great..! More test gadgests for the shack..! I am however stuck on this one..due to the fact that I am short (I think) on another 2 pin housing piece to allow this to be constructed Can anyone advise me on what I should/could do at this point...I dont want to have to take the other probe that I just built to pieces to use the 2 pin housing that I put that together with... IS THERE..! anyway, as before, in the making of the previous probe...where this time I may also use just my normal Multi-Meter from page 44 onwards, to do these tests(not sure...! sounds a dumb question I know...but I've never experieced this kinda thing before...ever..) If I could find a way around having one of these Frequency Counter Probe(s)...either home-brew or otherwise...I could move on with construction...just dont want to do the wrong thing hereas y'all understand... I ALSO have a spare Multi-Meter Probe from an other meter if that would be of any use, where I could cannabalis (DOH..! spelling..!), something out of that possiblyit may be no use doin' that however...not sure..?? Answers will need to explain clearly, what I could do from here please...adopt the KISS method on this one..! Thanks Again..Ever So Much for this guy'sK2 S/n 01432 WILL Soon Be On-Air Andy [EMAIL PROTECTED] ...I Just See It.!.. John A. Ross (RSD Communications circa 2004) A.R.S. GM0NWI QRP ..It is vain to do with more A Dis-Orientated Kiwi... K2 S/n 01432 Soon To Be On-Airwhat can be done with less.. In The Northern Hemisphere... GQRP No.9576 QRP-L No.2165 ARCI No.10561 Alaska QRP Club No.190 Flying Pigs QRP Club No. FP#-1061 ICQ No.31899603 ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2/100 Connector
Thanks for the replies, I used a tiny screwdriver from the front, lifted the pin and pulled it right out the back, slick as a whistle. I got my K2/100 on the air this morning, forgot to solder ONE pin (K7, 20/17m didn't work, easy to track down) and eveything else seems to work perfectly! Thanks, Steve N4SL Snohomish, WA USA __ Do you Yahoo!? Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Get it on your mobile phone. http://mobile.yahoo.com/maildemo ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] 40M band pass filter alignment - very little signalgetting through
It is not normal to hear signals with the K2 antenna disconnected unless you have something connected that is acting like an antenna. You may want to check the T/R switch area closely making certain everything is properly soldered, and has the proper value components -- likewise for the Low Pass Filter. Especially check to be certain you have good tinning and solder joints on L25 and L26. Don't forget to check the soldering of the relays carefully too. Since you said you found a nice peak when tuning L1 and L2, I would expect the bandpass filter to be OK. You should find your K2 to be more quiet than your other transceivers, how much so depends on the other transceivers. How much extra 'junk' is heard will (of course) depend on the bandwidth of the filters - it also could be that your BFO is not yet adjusted properly. You can do the complete CW Filter/BFO alignment right now if you choose, it will not change when you complete the K2. If you want to do that, I highly recommend the use of Spectrogram as an aid in doing the filter alignment (see my website www.qsl.net/w3fpr article on K2 Dial Calibration - you need only look at Step 3, CAL FIL for now, that part covers the filter alignment). Yes, I would encourage you to check further into that low resistance reading on U6 pin 8. That is the 8B voltage rail and may be drawing excessive current somewhere. Check the schematic for all components that connect to the 8B rail and be certain they are the correct value and are nicely soldered with no solder bridges. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- Well, I finished up the assembly Part 2, and everything seems to be going perfect except for the very last step - the 40M bandpass filter alignment. All of the checks were in the expected range, except for U6 pin 8, which was 36.8 ohms instead of greater than 100 ohms. Everything else works perfect. I think the receiver itself is working perfectly, because I am able to hear several stations with no antenna connected at all; when I try that with my FT 817 and my Argonaut 509, I couldn't pick up anything without an antenna attached. On the other hand, with my antenna attached, I'm picking up lots of stuff with either the FT-817 or the Argonaut, and almost nothing additional, when attached to the K2. I assume the receiver for 40M is supposed to be fully functional at this stage. However, I seem to be having very severe attenuation between the antenna input and the receiver itself. So while the receiver seems to be nearly deaf I think the problem is in the path from the antenna jack to the receiver, not the receiver proper. Unfortunately, just before performing the 40M band pass filter adjustment, my Pug started choking on something, so I jumped up to see, and naturally the headphone cord was wrapped around my leg so I yanked the K2 off the table onto the floor... I could kick myself! I redid the checks, and it all seems to be the same, so I don't think I broke anything new, I suspect my problem is something that already existed. L34 seemed to perform as expected, a very mild peak, near the top of the can... the L1/L2 peaking seemed to work, I could definitely make the signal come and go, with the antenna attached there is a very mild improvement when the antenna is attached, but as I noted, the signal is quite severely degraded, compared to attaching the antenna to one of my other two qrp radios... I did check my toroids for continuity from the pads, not touching the lead wire, to be sure that the wires had good connections to the solder, soits now on to the signal tracing, a new experience for me. If the answer is obvious to anyone, let me know!Thanks. ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] New K-1
K-1 sn# 1979 on the air. When I bought this kit, I thought it was over priced. Now that I have it working I think It's worth every bit of what I paid. Great little rig! Now all I have to do is get my sloppy sending back in shape. Been away from CW too long. Don K8EAA ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] 40M band pass filter alignment - very little signal getting th...
In a message dated 12/02/05 20:13:17 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: All of the checks were in the expected range, except for U6 pin 8, which was 36.8 ohms instead of greater than 100 ohms - Check that RFC14 on Q19 source has been fitted to the correct position. There is an adjacent ground through hole that if used by mistake will reduce the U6 pin 8 (8B rail) reading by 270 ohms as R20 then is effectively shorted out. Otherwise it is a matter of breaking down the direction of the loading of this reading. There are series resistors in some of the paths that can assist to this end. Bob, G3VVT ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] NAQCC WEEKNIGHT 80-METER SPRINT
For full details - please visit: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/sprint_0205.html NAQCC WEEKNIGHT 80-METER SPRINT With STRAIGHT KEY and BUG BONUSES and an MPW Award RULES: Date and time: Wednesday, Feb. 16, 0130Z to 0530Z - or in Eastern Standard Time - Tuesday, Feb. 15, 8:30 p.m. to Wednesday, Feb. 16, 12:30 a.m. General: Work stations only once. Operate CW only, 80 Meters. Work one of the following 2 hour periods of your choice in the 4 hour time frame: 0130-0330, 0230-0430, or 0330-0530. All licensed amateurs are invited to participate, but only those operating QRP (5 watts or less) are eligible for awards. Any type of key or computer keying can be used, but users of straight keys or bugs are awarded a bonus. Suggested frequencies: 3.555-3.565 and 3.705-3.715 for slow speed. Be considerate of FISTS operating on 3.558. Also check near 3.579 for Color burst crystal QRPp stations. Call: CQ NA Exchange: RST - SPC (State Province or Country) - NAQCC Nr. (non-Members send power level in place of NAQCC Nr.) QSO Points: Member, 2 points. Non-member, 1 point. Multipliers: For USA/VE stations: States and Canadian Provinces - 1 multiplier each. North American Countries (excluding USA and Canada) - 2 multipliers each. Countries outside NA - 3 multipliers each. For non-USA/VE stations: Own country - 1 multiplier. All other countries except USA/VE - 2 multipliers each. USA states and VE provinces - 2 multipliers each. Extra Bonus: If you use only a straight key for the entire sprint, multiply your final score by 2. If you use only a bug for the entire sprint, multiply your final score by 1.5. Log and Summary Info: Log must contain one line for each QSO containing the following info: YOUR CALL - QSO NUMBER - TIME - STATION WORKED - HIS SPC - HIS NR OR POWER - INDICATION OF A NEW SPC (# OR SPC NAME) - POINTS (2 OR 1) Send log and score in plain text to KB3LFC E-mail: tom_email (1K) You must type that address into your email program. No attachments - keep the log and score in the body of the message. Postal mail: Tom Mitchell, KB3LFC, RD6 Box 122A, Kittanning, PA 16201 All entries must be postmarked or email dated before February 22, 2005. Why a straight key bonus and such an odd starting time? Well, we like doing things differently in the NAQCC. We believe both of those ideas are unique among the sprints now held by several of the myriad QRP clubs now in existence. According to a poll, the club being CW only and having unique features are the main reasons hams are joining in bunches. We intend to honor the wishes of our members. Why an 80-Meter Sprint on a weeknight? First, the idea is to promote the use of the 80-meter band, especially with the continuing drop in the sun spot cycle that is bringing better conditions to 80 (and 160) meters. Second, holding a sprint on a weekday evening is a little different, and that's in keeping with the spirit of the club - we are different! Also, some ops may have their weekends devoted to other activities (we can't imagine what, but there may be something that takes priority over amateur radio). We hope you enjoy this very different Sprint. Top three scores will receive a certificate free of charge, as well as the top MPW QSO. ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Fan, PTT, 10m power Out
I've fully embedded my K2 with it's new 100W option into my SO2R layout, driving a SB220 for the 2nd station (replacing a hopelessly inadequate FT847). While everyone works fine, the cooling fan is blowing air INTO the radio and exiting from the speaker. Is this right or did I install it backwards? I know the story of no CW PTT and it IS causing me trouble here, if I set the T-R delay long enough to drop out between words at 18WPM, the delay is too long for fast contesting. I have programmed one of the fast-keys to be T-R delay so I can adapt pretty quickly... ... but if the firware be changed to interpret the microphone's PTT as PTT for CW I'll be first in line to buy it. I get full power output on all bands except 10m, that seems to be about 80W. Before configuring to the K2/100, I got 12W output on 10m CW and nearly 15 on the other bands. The K2's display says 100W. On the lower bands, it says 110W when keydown. Is this a matter of tweaking the F/R power pots to get 100W on 10m when it says 100W or will that boost the power out on the lower bands too much? Big CW contest next weekend, this unit's gonna get to play QRO, wh!!! 73, Steve N4SL Snohomish, WA USA __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Easier than ever with enhanced search. Learn more. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250 ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Fan, PTT, 10m power Out
On Sat, 2005-12-02 at 15:41 -0800, Steve L. wrote: While everyone works fine, the cooling fan is blowing air INTO the radio and exiting from the speaker. Is this right or did I install it backwards? That's correct. It's set up so it blows cool air from outside the radio across the PA transistors. -- 73, Brian VE7NGR ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Automated BPL Interference Data Collection.
I read recently that a BPL trial is starting in my state. The trial is not near my QTH, but it made me think I should document my current noise environment before BPL moves into my community. What is a practical way to get the documentation? I have a few ideas that require programming a computer. I will present them hear in the hope that someone will develop the software. My first thought was to scan through all the HF bands with a camcorder set to look at my transceiver. This way the audio and frequency would be documented. By periodically tuning to WWV, the exact time and date would also be documented. The biggest problem with this is the time required to manually scan the radio. If the process could be automated, data could be collected during all hours of the day, and my time at the radio can be spent making QSO's. Since my transceiver (Elecrftat K2) is computer controllable, the computer could be used to slowly scan through the bands. The video would still be used for the documentation. This level of automation would be easy to implement. Since I already have audio routed from the transceiver to the computer sound card, why not let the computer record the data? This would be very helpful to me since I do not have a camcorder of my own. Documenting audio is easy. The only problem is selecting a compression algorithm that gets the audio to a manageable size without losing needed information. Documenting the frequency is a bigger problem. A file format that records both the audio and frequency is needed. It would also be nice if the program followed a strict schedule for the scans. I can envision posts to newsgroups like I captured a digital pulse at 0335 on 3.146 MHz. Did anyone else catch this? A program that can both tune the radio and record the data would make unattended data collection easy. With an easy way to take the data many hams from across the country would likely make the measurements. I do not think I have the programming skills to get a program like this implemented in a timely manner. Perhaps someone else can take up the project. It also maybe possible put together a system to do this with existing software. I would like to hear ideas on how to do this. Jeff Burns AD9T ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Automated BPL Interference Data Collection.
Perhaps the amateur radio telescope software would work. Look at this web page, http://radiojove.gsfc.nasa.gov/ they have a kit but why not use a K1 set to one (each for a day) QRP frequencies. More info here http://my.integritynet.com.au/purdic/radio-telescope.htm Perhaps several of us should do this. Used as conceived this makes a great Science Fair project for budding (existing) hams. Rich, KE0X ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Good reports from KH6/
I have been QRV in Hawaii (big island) for a few days now with my newly assembled K2. I've gotten many compliments on the signal and audio. When I say I'm only running 10 watts, everybody wants to know what the rig is. I'm pleased to tell them it is an Elecraft K2! I've hit Australia, South Cook Islands, Japan, and the US west coast easily from my 6th floor balcony using either a commercial buddipole or an MP-1 mounted to the rail. It is a joy. Listen for KH6/NE1RD through Thursday! 73! -- Scott (KH6/NE1RD for now) ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Good reports from KH6/
Scott, KH6/NE1RD wrote: I have been QRV in Hawaii (big island)...I've hit Australia, South Cook Islands,Japan, and the US west coast easily from my 6th floor balcony.. --- Wow... I love your ground plane! It looks as beautiful as it works - thousands of miles of salt water stretching off into the far corners of the Pacific! Whenever I'm in a place like that I never get out of the water to turn the rig on G. Ron AC7AC ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: Automated BPL Interference Data Collection.
On Feb 12, 2005, at 6:25 PM, Rich Lentz wrote: Perhaps the amateur radio telescope software would work. Look at this web page, http://radiojove.gsfc.nasa.gov/ they have a kit but why not use a K1 set to one (each for a day) QRP frequencies. More info here http://my.integritynet.com.au/purdic/radio-telescope.htm Perhaps several of us should do this. Nothing would warm my heart more than an Elecraft group effort to help BPL equipment manufacturers fully parameterize their unintentional emitters. I'm sure they'd welcome our enthusiastic participation, our expertise, and our sincere motivation to ensure that such gear complies with *all* regulations. Talk about a great contribution to science as well as to the radio art! Make it so 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Automated BPL Interference Data Collection.
I have been building a collection of DDS receivers for this task, using boards from Elektor Electronics. They are RS232 controlled for frequency. They are good general coverage receivers, though I think they begin to tail off above 15 to 12M, as they use a 50MHz clock. It has been a real chore to put the parts together, as some are oddball (470KHz Murata ceramic resonators, for example). If anyone wants to build one, I recommend buying the board and parts kit for $100 from the Netherlands branch of Elektor, which is the most reliaable source. Leigh. On Sat, 12 Feb 2005 6:25 pm, Rich Lentz wrote: Perhaps the amateur radio telescope software would work. Look at this web page, http://radiojove.gsfc.nasa.gov/ they have a kit but why not use a K1 set to one (each for a day) QRP frequencies. More info here http://my.integritynet.com.au/purdic/radio-telescope.htm Perhaps several of us should do this. Used as conceived this makes a great Science Fair project for budding (existing) hams. Rich, KE0X ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Automated BPL Interference Data Collection.
I have strong opinions about doing the job with the right tool. A better approach is to do wideband surveillance using more appropriate tools. One could use the GnuRadio/USRP widget or the DCP-1/KD6OZH widget to begin this job quite nicely. Since you really want to demonstrate the impact of the interference on regular operations, the goal would be to have the wideband instruments quickly find likely candidate frequencies for interference content and then, through computer control, tune the narrow band resource do the actual evidence (sound file) capture. Since you are not likely to get really accurate frequencies with the wideband equipment, without needing a huge number of samples and very large FFT's on what will probably not be that coherent anyway, I would think a receiver capable of 40Khz to 80Khz bandwidth would be better. While not inexpensive, the SDR-1000 can be used at that bandwidth. Since we are not really after super performance here, I would think we could get away with cheaper receivers but this would have to be thought out carefully since this is the evidence gathering instrument. I would suggest a search strategy doing ham band wide chunks (so you could put some filtering in front of the FPGA based widgets) and have them direct the narrow band resource when and where to record. If we separated antennas sufficiently, and used (say) GPS tamed clocks for the oscillators for the sampling, you could do time difference of arrival geolocation of the emitter. I need ten day weeks and 140 hour days and two more bodies. ;-) Bob N4HY -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jeff Burns Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2005 1:56 AM To: 'Elecraft List' Subject: [Elecraft] Automated BPL Interference Data Collection. I read recently that a BPL trial is starting in my state. The trial is not near my QTH, but it made me think I should document my current noise environment before BPL moves into my community. What is a practical way to get the documentation? I have a few ideas that require programming a computer. I will present them hear in the hope that someone will develop the software. My first thought was to scan through all the HF bands with a camcorder set to look at my transceiver. This way the audio and frequency would be documented. By periodically tuning to WWV, the exact time and date would also be documented. The biggest problem with this is the time required to manually scan the radio. If the process could be automated, data could be collected during all hours of the day, and my time at the radio can be spent making QSO's. - snip -- Jeff Burns AD9T ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement
Good Grief! where did the time go!!?? Just a few minutes ago I made dinner and started working on soldering SMT parts down. Wound a few toroids too. Now it's almost 11 PM with Steely Dan, Stevie Ray, Alan Kay, Alanis Morrisett, Joan Jett, and crew keeping me company. Pat is off to her mom's house. Took the dog and cat too. Hmmm ... well she'll be back tomorrow :) Tomorrow, given the wonders of modern pharmaceuticals, I will be on the air. Good thing this is not a voice net or I would not last more than a few minutes. I've taken the leap; my first cold in a few years and it should be a doozy from the signs. But tomorrow I will be on the air. Sneezing, coughing, with a sore throat but paddling merrily away. If any of you want to act as relay or NCS please don't hestitate. Make mention of your desire and it's yours. I may be dingy from the drugs but on a sliding scale that will just be slightly dingier than usual :) Unless I take a turn for the worse I will be QRV at the appointed frequencies and times. Pat is making noodles and homemade chicken soup with her mom. She'll bring that home along with a groomed Ch. Standard Schnauzer and a clean and not so happy Himalayan. The soup should act as a tonic if she doesn't put too much arsenic in it! The last few days have been quite nice on 20 and 40 meters. I hope this will hold for tomorrow night. And, if you live in the states of DE or SD please join us to fill in those two slots for our Elecraft WAS award. I've never been to Delaware; they tell me it's nice. But I have been through SD many times. In fact my father, brother, sister-in-law, and I all went to the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. So I have lived in the Black Hills and mined a few hundred tons of feldspar. Caving, climbing, motorcycling (long before Sturgis had Harleys scattered all about town during the half mile and short track races). Painted the M, painted the dinosaur too :) But enough reminiscing, on to business. Oh, King Crimson is on playing Thrak. Please join us : Monday z (Sunday 4pm PST) 14050 kHz Monday 0300z (Sunday 7pm PST) 7045 kHz Visit our web site: http://ecn.visionseer.com/ for net details. Thanks Dan. No special requirements or exchanges necessary on ECN just check in and enjoy hearing folks around the continent report on their weather and their week. Thank you for your support, Kevin. KD5ONS -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.8.7 - Release Date: 2/10/2005 ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Automated BPL Interference Data Collection.
Jeff and all, I have no references to any program that will do the entire job -- but if you can get the audio into the computer soundcard, I can recommend 'Total Recorder' for recording it to a file, if your computer can make any sort of sound, Total Recorder can capture it fo you. See http://www.highcriteria.com/ for the details. In addition to recording, it is a good tool for converting audio formats. I have no relationship other than a satisfied customer. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- ... Since I already have audio routed from the transceiver to the computer sound card, why not let the computer record the data? This would be very helpful to me since I do not have a camcorder of my own. Documenting audio is easy. The only problem is selecting a compression algorithm that gets the audio to a manageable size without losing needed information. Documenting the frequency is a bigger problem. A file format that records both the audio and frequency is needed. ... ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
