On Mon, Apr 04, 2005 at 11:18:27PM -0400, Thom R. Lacosta wrote:
If you use 30 meters for CW there may be an unpleasent surprize on the
horizon.
I've posted information about it at www.zerobeat.net
If you operate CW at low poer levels, you really should read the material.
As part of
From the ongoing drama that is Alignment and Test, Part 2:
Pages 57, 58.
My hopes for a unit totally free of desoldering were dashed when I found
that I had put a 27 cap in C72.
On a happy note, replacing it with the proper 271 cap brought the TP1
freq down from 12 MHz down to just above 8 MHz,
On 5 Apr 2005 at 4:01, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It is my privilege to announce that there are two (not one!) new
members in the ranks of those who have earned the new Elecraft DX
Chaser Award. Kudos to George Davis G3ICO for earning certificate #
002; and to Gary Bartlett VE1RGB for earning
Hi to all Elecraft reflector readers
.. I have been monitoring this
particular reflector for about 3 years now and this will be my first posting
to it
Elecraft Gary (AB7MY) recommended I tell my story so those of you
that own KX1s (particularly) or other Elecraft rigs can learn by my recent
All,
For what its worth, I have started adding some Elecraft K2 user web pages to
del.icio.us using elecraft and K2 as the tags.
If everyone that has an elecraft centric web page does this using applicable
tags selected from the likes of: elecraft, K2, K1, T1 etc then we will all
be able to very
Hi Sverre,
Regarding the resistor between pins J12-5 and J12-6 on the KNB2
Un-Module header, the correct value to use here is 560 ohms rather than
470 ohms as described elsewhere. This is due to this resistor being in
parallel with the replacement 2.7 k ohm RF88 supplied with the KNB2.
Hi friends!
I feel like a woman who knows that she will soon be pregnant!
I just ordered a K2!
Yves Dussault-VE2ATD
Laval, Québec.
450 661-0768
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But, what is the best key to start with -
straight, iambic,
non-iambic? or
what. So many choices and I need advice.
I echo what Don said and might chime in with a few
other comments ... I hear SOOO many absolutely
dreadful fists these days, most with new 2x3 calls -
but not all!! ... I am
On Tue, 5 Apr 2005, Mike Walkington wrote:
All,
For what its worth, I have started adding some Elecraft K2 user web pages to
del.icio.us using elecraft and K2 as the tags.
If everyone that has an elecraft centric web page does this using applicable
tags selected from the likes of: elecraft,
On Tue, 5 Apr 2005 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I just hooked a Drake MS-4 speaker to my K2 and boy does this thing sound
nice.
Sounds like a big rig, for sure hi.
May be the result of the Drake and Elecraft mojo's working in tandem.
73,Thom-k3hrn
www.zerobeat.net Home of QRP Web Ring,
I would like to add my 2 cents on the subject. Having the opportunity to
being on the other end of the pileup periodically, it sometimes drives me
crazy trying to pull out a call because the CW is almost undecipherable. It
sure seems like the sender is using a straight key and hasn't mastered the
I just meant to send a post but think I sent it as email to someone on
the list (regarding the K2 Manual). For some reason this list defaults
to direct email when replying, and I've made this mistake a couple
times. To whoever I mistakenly emailed, could you send me my note if
you haven't
Thanks to Scott, N0AR, I've found a great-looking
plug for that unsightly 3/4 hole on the lower left of
my K2's front panel. It's manufactured by Heyco, and
it's #2683. It's molded nylon, with a matte surface,
and sits flat, as well as very securely. They're
available from Cable Components, Inc.,
On Tue, 5 Apr 2005, Lloyd Lachow wrote:
http://www.cablecomponentsinc.com/ and the minimum
order is $10 - for $10.70, you could get 100. Maybe
the Wizards of Aptos could keep some on hand for
oddballs like me...???
Be a sportorder a hundred and make them available to
other owners who need
Thanks to Scott, N0AR, I've found a great-looking
plug for that unsightly 3/4 hole on the lower left of
my K2's front panel.
Lloyd,
I found the same plug at our local (small town, one stoplight!)
hardware store in the fastener section...the area with all those
drawers and bins to look through!
Lloyd,
I'm mostly a CW guy myself, and can understand why someone might not
want the mic jack. But this is only the second request for a mic-jack
hole cover I've heard in the five years the K2 has been around, so I
don't think we'll be stocking them.
I would suggest as an alternative to
You can also check electronic part distributors such as Mouser Electronics:
www.mouser.com
There is no minimum order required.
I am not familiar with the K2 mic hole but if it's a round hole, maybe
something
like Mouser part number 561-75BG11 or 561-M2683 will work.
Al.
- Original Message
Mouser's part number: 561-M2683
Heyco's part number: 2683
Probably the same part. :-)
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72, Ron McDowell - W5RCM / ZS1MCD
w5rcm at volente dot us
Austin TX / Hermanus ZA
On 5 Apr 2005 11:05:44 -0500, [AD5MA [EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote:
You can also check electronic part distributors such as
I got one of the first T1's that went out the door at Elecraft, but that
meant I also had to do the mod that was deemed necessary so early on. As it
turned out, the hardest part was getting the glued together toroids unstuck
from
my fingers! I know, smooth move dummy! It only took a
Hi Folks:
I've received a BUNCH of inquiries from folks who (for one reason or the
other) missed out on the LED CW (Zero Beat) Tuning Indicator feeding frenzy
which took place back in Nov-Dec '04 and Jan '05... Over 360 kits were sent
out...!!!
While I no longer have KITS available, I do
Steve,
I started with a straight key. In 1957, I think MOST hams used straight
keys. Most emerging novices couldn't afford more than a surplus J-38 and
there were only a few bugs available. Electronic keyers didn't clean up CW.
The percentage of bad fists on the air then with straight keys was
On Apr 5, 2005 11:56 AM, EricJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
There is a nameless ham on one of the several cw nets I am on
who has NEVER sent my call properly. His only consistency is a self standing
dah followed by a string of 7 dits for the 6 in my call.
Maybe he's sending six dits for the
Yes, I agree. I think the proposed proposal (?) with its implicit QRO, high
bandwidth unattended transmissions is clearly against the QRP, narrow
bandwidth (cw, psk31, etc.) trend on the crowded HF frequencies. Unattended
pactor stations on 20 are like big yellow Hummers in a crowded parking lot.
Wonder what he'd do to my call?
Mark AD5SS
That's simple, Mark: A6(error)H5, will probably do the trick.
best wishes,
dave belsley, w1euy
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All,
I have a KX1 version (cut board) that is excess to my
needs. No longer have a KX1. Think I paid $17 would
take $17 to ship domestic.
Reply direct.
mike/w1mt
--- Tom Hammond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
While I no longer have KITS available, I do still
have a nice supply of PC
boards
Eric, KE6US, wrote:
My main advice to anyone is to SLOW DOWN. Most of the bad fists with keyers
are because the dots are cranked up to 35 wpm and they are still struggling
to copy 15. There is a nameless ham on one of the several cw nets I am on
who has NEVER sent my call properly. His only
On Tue, 5 Apr 2005, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
One of the best tests I've ever used to see for myself whether I'm happy
with my CW is to record some stuff I sent and then play it back several days
later.
I usually do that with a large piece of humble pie at the ready.
We used to train
When I use the K2's XFIL button to change the filter bandwidth, the
pitch of the received signal changes slightly (+/- 10 kHz) from one to
the next. What's the explanation?
Thanks,
--Andrew
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In a word ... D/A resolution
de John/W1RT
On Apr 5, 2005 3:19 PM, Andrew Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
When I use the K2's XFIL button to change the filter bandwidth, the
pitch of the received signal changes slightly (+/- 10 kHz) from one to
the next. What's the explanation?
Thanks,
Things Elecraft tend to overlap Things QRP, so this may be an OK
subject for this reflector, at least for a bit, since the proposal at
the ARRL could have an impact (maybe large) on low power operations.
Then again, Eric's view on this may differ.
I believe the current thread on threat to 30m is
I might add that the KX1 version is IDENTICAL to the other version, just
that the top edge of the PC board has been trimmed more closely to allow it
to fit more easily into the KX1 case... it can just as easily fit (and
work) in a K2, K1, or other radio.
73,
Tom N0SS
At 12:23 PM 4/5/05,
Andrew,
The K2 firmware attempts to maintain the pitch of a tuned signal, but is
limited to an accuracy of about 10 Hz due to the resolution of the D-A
conversions in the K2.
73,
Don W3FPR
-Original Message-
When I use the K2's XFIL button to change the filter bandwidth, the
pitch
In a message dated 4/5/05 17:57:03 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
I've received a BUNCH of inquiries from folks who (for one reason or the
other) missed out on the LED CW (Zero Beat) Tuning Indicator feeding frenzy
which took place back in Nov-Dec '04 and Jan '05..
This
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I have KX-1 #730
With KXAT1 which needs a new home
Time to move on to the next project I think and
Finding this little guy a new home will
Help fund the next project.
Reply off list if interested please.
73
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W3FPR - Don Wilhelm wrote:
The K2 firmware attempts to maintain the pitch of a tuned signal, but is
limited to an accuracy of about 10 Hz due to the resolution of the D-A
conversions in the K2.
Forgive me if you've seen this before, but it IS possible to align the K2 so
that there is no
Eric,
The best explaination I know of can be found on the Elecraft website in the
Builder Resources section - 'A Detailed Example of the mechanics behind CAL
FIL' - or for a direct link
http://www.elecraft.com/Apps/new_fil_docs/CAL_FIL_mechanics.htm.
73,
Don W3FPR
-Original Message-
Fred Jensen wrote:
Things Elecraft tend to overlap Things QRP, so this may be an OK
subject for this reflector, at least for a bit, since the proposal at
the ARRL could have an impact (maybe large) on low power operations.
Then again, Eric's view on this may differ.
I believe the current
Denny,
I have removed the KDSP2 and jumpered the two headers. I am beginning to think
in my case however that the problem is in the P5 connection on the RF board. I
lifted the KPA100 up, turned it over and rested it on a stack of books. After
connecting the K2 up in this open condition,
Since I never use XIT on the K1, I programmed that button to bring up StP.
I think they describe that in the K1 manual. Now it performs exactly like
the SPOT button on the K2. It turns on the sidetone and now all you have to
do it match the received cw to the sidetone. Basically, when you can't
G'day,
There's at least two ways of looking at that. Good luck never the less.
Regards,
Mike VP8NO
snipo
Hi friends!
I feel like a woman who knows that she will soon be pregnant!
I just ordered a K2!
Yves Dussault-VE2ATD
Laval, Québec.
450 661-0768
snipo
Dear Fellow Elecrafters,
We are pleased to welcome Doug Westover, W6JD as the newest member of
the Elecraft Century Club.
Doug used his K2/100 # 1626 to engage in conversation with over 100
other Elecrafters who were using their K1s and K2s.
Doug is the 18th Elecrafter to apply for and earn
Did you mean:
Now I know what a woman feels like knowing she will soon be pregnant???
Smile,
Ron wb1hga
CW, an esoteric experience
Yves writes:
Hi friends!
I feel like a woman who knows that she will soon be pregnant!
I just ordered a K2!
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On Tue, 5 Apr 2005, R. Kevin Stover wrote:
I encourage everyone to review the proposal which can be found at:
(www.arrl.org/announce/bandwidth.html)
and I'd be glad to engage in an off-reflector dialog to gain some
enlightenment in what it really means.
There is at least one mailing list
On Tue, 5 Apr 2005, Thom R. Lacosta wrote:
There is at least one mailing list set up for those discussions. Feel free
to join the one at zerobeat.net
Send email to
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body of message should be
subscribe bandwidth
Senility strikes.
it's subscribe bandplan
Sorry
Thom
hey KX1 users out there: what would be the ultimate hotel room antenna
(that can be accomodated in laptop bag)? maybe a loop of some kind?
I am always flabbergasted by the reports from kx1 users as to what
everything they are able to achieve when using kx1 with a random wire,
working from a
The book has been claimed.
Thanks all...
Bill K3UJ
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I was doing testing alignment tonight with everything going perfectly
until 12m alignment, the very last band on the list. All other bands
had no problems during alignment, but with power set at 2.0 W the power
output on 12m shows just 0.2 W. Bumping the power setting up has no
effect on power
Sergej, DF6MU asked:
hey KX1 users out there: what would be the ultimate hotel room antenna
(that can be accomodated in laptop bag)? maybe a loop of some kind?
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Hi Sergej!
I'd say that any wire you can get outside of a hotel room would be better
than any wire
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote :
This brings up an interesting question: how do most folks zero beat
the KX1
and the K1 without the reference beat available on the K2? Is there a
better
way than just sort of guessing (my technique so far)?
Well on the K1 I usually engage the narrow filter and
I have had similar issues with using a random wire antenna and the KX-1.
The random wire suggested in the antenna tuner manual works for receive,
but no one hears me. It is very frustrating to be listening to S-9+ CQs
where it is obvious that the sending station hasn't a clue I'm around.
I have
Monty,
Thanks for comprehensive review of our T1 ATU
(http://www.dit-dididit-dit.com/t1_atu.htm). I'm glad it worked well
for you in field tests. We may make a few assembly and owner's manual
tweaks based on your feedback. (We could have used you as a field
tester :)
One important comment:
Mike,
There is not much difference between the 10 meter and the 12 meter operation
of the K2.
Assuming that you are seeing a good peak on 10 meters, your problem is
likely connected with the bandpass filter. Check C45, the trimmers C44 and
C46, and the relay points of K6 carefully. Other than
It had to happen. Running my K2 near 20 w I had a K2 QSO with K4IA at 15 watts.
No doubt I had the advantage with the Hex key and a 3 el beam.20 meters Virgina
to Washington. All other awards are now redundant but I might answer FIST CQ's.
Oh, QSL cards not expected as we each gave an R to the
Folks,
Is there a good program for setting up the K2 filters that will run on
a mac with OS X? I do not have OS 9 or Classic, so the article residing
on the Elecraft website is not quite what I need. It would be nice to
have a similar article based on a program for OS X; is there one?
On Tue, 5 Apr 2005, Lloyd Lachow wrote:
Thanks to Scott, N0AR, I've found a great-looking
plug for that unsightly 3/4 hole on the lower left of
my K2's front panel.
What exactly do you have against the PSK31 hole? :)
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BSEE(6/86) + BSChem(3/95) +
On Tue, Apr 05, 2005 at 10:32:54PM -0700, Hisashi T Fujinaka wrote:
On Tue, 5 Apr 2005, Lloyd Lachow wrote:
Thanks to Scott, N0AR, I've found a great-looking
plug for that unsightly 3/4 hole on the lower left of
my K2's front panel.
What exactly do you have against the PSK31 hole? :)
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