Hi folks I'm fairly new to ham radio and a few weeks posted a problem with
RFI when using QRO (K1 with amp). Set up was multi dipole fed with about 70
feet of RG58 coax with no RF earth and no balun. Well a few days ago I
lowered the antenna and used all the slack to wind about 20 turns of the
So, does this variance of up to 1W while measuring output at a given
power setting on the K2 represent a problem with the rig? I experienced
this variance regardless of whether the rig was putting out 2W or 10W.
http://www.elecraft.com/Apps/Power_Control_Mod.html
Mike,
It's a feature
Regarding my dah-dit-dah-dit... K2 keyer problem: Thanks for the
suggestion to replace my antenna with a dummy load. However, the
problem turned out to be related to my PSK interface. I recently (10-15
days ago) replaced the computer I was using with my PSK interface (a
Rigblaster Nomic). Since
Hello, Fellow Elecrafters:
I'm trying to set the offset on my K1 with some degree of precision. I want
to be on top of the other station when he' in the peak of my K1 passband.
However, I'm
getting reports that I'm off, in spite of my best efforts.
My K1 is complete. I flip the switch on
Greetings,
Have just finished phase 2 testing of my KX1--all seems well. One question I
have with regards to adjusting the tunable capacitors CA, CB and CC. These have
ranges of 8-50, and 5-20pF. Upon rotation, the peaks are apparent. Is the
proper procedure to traverse the entire range of the
I'm needing to install an antenna in my new home. An attic loop is a
necessity ... can't run an outside wire easily.
I'm assuming that an 88-ft loop will be non-resonant in all bands 80-10,
and fed with ladder line to the tuner should work.
Other suggestions?
Thanks.
gene
KC0RXY soon /9
Hello all,
Since it was just a gorgeous day here in PA on Sunday so I decided to
hike up to Pulpit Rock on the Appalachian Trail. I took Trevor Boy (my
dog) along for the training hike up the mountain and packed my K1 too.
I decided to take the shorter, but steeper AT Route up to Pulpit Rock
Gene, KC0RXY wrote:
I'm needing to install an antenna in my new home. An attic loop is a
necessity ... can't run an outside wire easily.
I'm assuming that an 88-ft loop will be non-resonant in all bands 80-10,
and fed with ladder line to the tuner should work.
Other suggestions?
Kevin Rock wrote:
This evening's nets were interesting.
Maybe for some, but not N. Cal. You were RST 219 at peaks. Couldn't
manage a direct QNI, and I guess I had to leave before any of the QSP's
started.
Fred K6DGW
Auburn CA CM98lw
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Hi
I have several extra radios and accessories I need to sell
K2 S/N 3132 with following options
KPA100
KSB2 2.5KHz bandwidth
KNB2
K160RX
K60XV
KAF2
MD2 microphone
new rear panel with xverter connectors
Latest firmware and all latest mods installed, Yasau VFO knob
$1450
K1 S/N 542 with
My attic loop is probably a bit less than 88ft, and probably a bit too
close to 66ft, but it's the biggest I can fit in my attic. With an
Elecraft BL1 balun at the feed point, and a couple of metres of RG-213
down to the radio directly below it, the KAT2 can match it on all bands
160m to 10m,
Gene
Can you tell us what linear dimensions your attic would have
for potential dipoles?
They also work at nonresonant lengths, and work quite well.
At frequencies above their resonant length they can actually
contribute some gain. Height above ground will be a bigger
factor, in that for freqs
Good points, Bob. And ... errr ... no, not exactly I know
it is 20+ feet above the ground, so far so good. We are moving 500 miles
from our present QTH, and I didn't have a ladder to get to the attic
opening when we were shopping for a house. I do know that outside, I'll
have a
I will echo Ron's comment about the colors not being easily to sort out on
today's resistors. It is much better to use a DMM to be sure, and not trust
your eyes. If you want to pick resistors, do so with a high intensity light
and magnifier, and you will have a better chance of picking the
I'm needing to install an antenna in my new home. An attic loop is a
necessity ... can't run an outside wire easily.
I'm assuming that an 88-ft loop will be non-resonant in all bands 80-10,
and fed with ladder line to the tuner should work.
Other suggestions?
Gene,
A small, closed
Hi all,
I'm hoping to put up a compact, lightweight rotatable dipole or
2-element yagi for 20-10 meters. This may not be a very efficient
antenna, at least on the lower bands, but I have limited space
available. The antenna may be home-brew and will weigh just a couple of
pounds.
I'd like
Those having low band noise using indoor or attic antennas, might make a
large copper pipe loop for low noise receiving. It should be symmetric for
best effect.
-Stuart
K5KVH
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You must be a
I finished putting the 60m board together over the weekend - it works
fine, no problems there! - and thought I'd post a small suggestion to
improve the manual. On p. 10 it says, Re-install the heatsink panel.
No sooner is that completed than you find on p. 11 the directions, If
you'll be using
Not sure if this is any help, but L. B. Cebik, W4RNL has posted an
article on shaping a loop into a star pattern on his website:
http://www.cebik.com/wire/40star.html
Jack
Jack H. Shrawder, KT6JS
K2 3256
Success is the only option.
--Dave Borges, DC
Mike, I agree with your comments. Since I was installing a couple of mods at
once I sort of thought ahead rather than blindly following the manual. I
sanded off the painted area actually I think when I was doing the initial heat
sink installation of the basic K2 in order to save a step later
Hi Folks,
I want to introduce myself as a new K2 owner. Over the 18 years that
I've been a Ham, I've owned a multitude of rigs. My first station consisted
of a HeathKit Apache TX-1 (cw only) transmitter and a Collins 75A-1
receiver. (Talk about HUGE boat anchors!!). The last few years I've
Every year we take our radios out in the field, woods, or parks and operate.
Now let's add the dimension of observing the wildlife around us and make it a
part of the operating event, which we will call Look Around In The Field or
LAITF. The exchange will include the name of some wildlife you
Certainly some fiddly construction in this one, nevertheless T1 tuner
is up and running last night with no problems at all, it tuned my G5RV
on 80m in a flash.
Please make available a transparent case so I can show off to the local
hams!
Chris Meagher
VK2LCD
PO Box 61
Woodburn NSW 2472
Hi Wayne:
Perhaps we can help each other! :)
See www.spiderbeam.com for DF4SA's new 40' heavy duty telescoping
fiberglass pole that may fit the bill. Click on the banner header (in red)
when you open the page. [See below for some of the blurb copied from
the site].
I recently bought Con's
Hi all,
I'm wanting to download and use the K2Z application by Tony Wells but
the URL listed below on the Elecraft website is no longer valid. Does
anyone know if the program is still available and if so where can I
download it?
Thanks,
Lou - W6UR
Hi,
Regarding an inexpensive telescoping tower...
I've been using galvanized conduit at all corners of my house to support
various antennas for over 13 years without any sign of failure. I use a
10'x1.5 section going into the ground 1', and then I put a 10'x1.25 section
into that with a 1'
On Apr 11, 2005, at 12:22 PM, wayne burdick wrote:
I'd like to keep the antenna at roof level except when I'm actually
using it, thereby minimizing scrutiny by Neighborhood Aesthetics
Monitors. This calls for a 20 to 30 foot telescoping mast made of
small-diameter tubing. If it's motorized,
I'm offering my loaded K2 for sale.
SN 03597, non-smoking shack, fully operational with the
latest firmware.
Options installed are;
K160RX, KNB2, KAF2, KAT2, KIO2, KBT2, XV60 with the new rear
heatsink panel.
Includes the Heil_MH2 hand mic.
It has the rubber ring from a Yaesu FT-100
Fellow Elecrafters,
It is my distinct pleasure and my happy duty to announce the names of
three Amateur Radio operators who have successfully applied for and
earned the coveted Elecraft DX Chaser Award.
Certificate #004 goes to Earl Cunningham, K6SE who has worked over 300
countries using
Take a StepperIR(?) yagi and use one of the motorized elements for your
vertical 'tower' eh!?!...hihi...sri Wayne, couldn't resist...still love
my K2#2032 - 72 Bruce.
72/73 - Bruce ve5rc/ve5qrp - QRP-C#1, QRP-L#886, A1 Operator
** Enter QRP-Canada's RUN with RAC contest -
Guy's..
I've just completed the above part on my K2 All tests seemed to
go according to plan.
Keepin' my fingers crossed...! SO..! Should Y'all for me ...!!
My Question...
On completing the test(s) up to an around Page 50 something in the
manual... I proceeded to put my
baby
Andy GM0NWI wrote:
I've asked advice on this
previously and understand what I was told... that was just to turn the
screws around so that the heads lay on the transistors,
from the componant side and protruded out the solder side of the
Control Board... if this is the case, will I need to do
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