[Elecraft] CW Learning Techniques

Hi to all, sorry this is a bit off topic but I know there are a lot of good CW ops on this list. I am currently working on CW head copy at around 20wpm. I get most of the smaller words (say up to 5 letters) with no problem but miss many of the longer ones, I forget the first few letters by the

[Elecraft] CW Learning Techniques

Thanks to all for the many helpful replies on this thread. As usual one finds that many people have trodden this path before which is encouraging. My experience here in Europe is that the most frustrating thing of all is the large number of sloppy fists out there particularly at the slow

[Elecraft] K1 in China?

Hi Guys, I have to go to mainland China on business. Any chance I may be able to operate my K1 there? I don't know a thing about ham radio in China. Martin M0KWV K1 #1534 Why not take a look at our Web site? http://www.simoncarves.com

[Elecraft] Elecraft; K1 in China?

Hi folks, I am going to mainland China on Business. Any chance I would be able to operate my K1 there? Martin M0KWV K1 #1534 Why not take a look at our Web site? http://www.simoncarves.com * The information in this

[Elecraft] Elecraft; First CW QSO

Snip Just a quick note to the list that my newly assembled KX1 serial number 753 is alive. I made my first QSO this evening just after 2300Z to WU3L (Frank) on 40m. This was not only the first QSO for the KX1 but was also my first CW QSO ever (not counting fooling around with friends). The

[Elecraft] Subject: Elecraft, K1 Filter Board Questions

Snip I have obtained a K1 and have a couple of questions regarding the KFL1-4 board. Is there any reason it can't be constructed with 80 - 40 - 30 - 20 meters? If you purchase a new one it comes with 40 - 30 - 20 - 17/15 meters. Considering the state of the solar cycle I'd prefer a board with

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft K1 Filter Board Questions

Snip Martin wrote: ...I built a 4-band board for 40/30/20/15 and a two band board for 80/40m Hi Martin, Is your frequency of operation on 40m accurately shown on the LCD for *both* filter boards? The problem with having the same band on two different filter boards is that the K1 front

[Elecraft] Elecraft- Antennas and trees

Snip Bad news. Very sorry indeed. I agree with Ron about strain relief when using trees. A MUST in my opinion. Here I have a rope catenary up about 80 feet and about 200ft long, one end to a pine tree - the other to a hardwood. Both dance in the 100 mph winds we get at times, nothing like

[Elecraft] Elecraft, Reply to Herb

Hi Herb, saw your message to the reflector and thought I would offer my own experience. Firstly congrats on the license, I got licensed here in the UK about 16 months ago now, I chose the Elecraft K1 as my first rig for the following reasons: I wanted to work mainly HF CW at QRP levels

[Elecraft] Elecraft: Amplifier for K1

Hi folks, I have a TS520S. The low level circuitry is faulty but the PA and tank circuits are OK. My main rig is the K1 but it would be nice to be able to run QRO on occasions. So to get QRO on the cheap could I use the PA on the TS520 as an amp for the K1? My antennas are all resonant so

[Elecraft] K1 goes QRO !

Hi folks, the K1 is my only rig (I've been licensed only 18 months) and I have been enjoying the delights of HF QRP and CW, however I do have an old TS520. It is very sick and I don't have the time or inclination to fix it (the K1 is more than good enough for me) but the bomb proof driver and

[Elecraft] Elecraft Keying Amp with K1

Hi folks I am using my K1 to drive the tube PA in an old TS520 and it works great but I'm using manual keying of the TS520. I have been reading the various posts here on keying an amp from the 8R line of the K2. I want to do the same thing on the K1. I figure that if I use the 6A and 6R line

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft: Amplifier for K1

Thanks Bob, yes the resistors are metal film or something like that but definitely not wire wound. I spent a fair time on the air last night on 40/80 with the K1 and 100W from the TS520. It works like a charm. The K1 switches the TS520 T/R relays via a little 2 transistor switching circuit

[Elecraft] Elecraft K1 Filter Bandwidth

I've had my K1 for 18 months and I still keep finding features I didn't know about! I just found out last night that I can change the filter bandwidth on line so to speak whilst I am listening to the received signal. Don't know why I didn't think of trying this before. Maybe this is obvious to

[Elecraft] Elecraft: RFI Problems

Sorry this is off topic but there is so much experience here. I've been licensed for only 2 years, my only rig is K1 so I've been QRP CW only (and enjoyed it immensely). I've recently started using a PA to get up to 100W on 3.5 to 21MHz, but RFI problems have started to appear. Here are the

[Elecraft] Elecraft RFI Problems

Hi Guys and many thanks for all the responses both on and offline. I've some excellent advice and plenty of things to try. To recap, problems are on 20m with HI FI and AM radio and on 80m with PC modem. I did a bit fiddling around with the feeder on Sat with some surprising results. Firstly

[Elecraft] Elecraft: Learning CW

Many thanks for all the encouraging replies I've had about learning CW and hope to meet some of you guys on the air when condx improve. 73's Martin M0KWV K1 #1534 Why not take a look at our Web site? http://www.simoncarves.com

[Elecraft] Elecraft, Coax Balun Does the Trick

just stick to QRP on that band. The answer was so simple. Thanks for the help. BTW had my first truly QRP (ie both qrp) transatlantic qso last night into CT. The other guy was on a beam with me on my simple dipole at 25 feet. Great fun. 73's Martin Evans M0KWV K1 #1534 Why not take a look

[Elecraft] Elecraft, Tuning Knob for K1

Jim wrote: snip === Hello, Fellow Elecrafters: I changed out the main tuning knob on my K1 with a Yaesu FT-100 knob, and I thought I'd report on the project. I looked around for a weighted replacement knob 1-1/4 to 1-3/8

[Elecraft] Elecraft: To Amp or not to Amp

As a relative newcomer to ham radio (been licensed for 2 years and SWL for many years) I can't get too excited about the QRO/QRP debate. I spent my first year and a half with QRP only on my precious K1 and knocked up hundreds of contacts including a bit of DX with 5 W and low dipoles, lots of fun

[Elecraft] Elecraft: K1 for sale in UK

Hi, guys, I am selling my K1 but don't really know how much to ask for it or how to sell it. I built it myself to a very good standard and it works like a dream, any thoughts. Martin M0KWV Why not take a look at our Web site? http://www.simoncarves.com

[Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees

Sorry for the off topic query but a few years ago I saw on this reflector a link to a site which showed a design for a system of two poles and cords which was used to drop a weight over a tree bow and get further up the tree by stages. I cannot use a projectile since there is a house immediately

[Elecraft] ELECRAFT: K2 LCD/Backlight query

Hi Guys, built my K1 about 4 years ago and still performing like new, but now on with my K2 serial No. 6563. I have a few queries on the LCD/backlight installation. I think I understand the manual/errata but just want to make sure since I have seen a few postings on this issue. My backlight

[Elecraft] Elecraft : Thinking of buying a K2

Hi guys and happy new year to you all. I built a K1 about 3 years ago now (my first rig in fact) and it has been in regular use since. I am more than satisfied with the K1 but feel the need for the big brother to give me more coverage, quicker band switching and SSB capability. I intend to get

[Elecraft] Elecraft: Customs duty for elecraft kits to UK

Many thanks to the guys who replied on this one. I hope to place my K2 order today. Martin M0KWV Why not take a look at our Web site? http://www.simoncarves.com * The information in this email and any attachments may

[Elecraft] Elecraft. G5RV Question

Hi Guys, my main rig is a K1 feeding a multi dipole for 80/40/20 with no ATU. I am thinking of taking down the dipoles and trying a full size G5RV. Questions: Will the KAT1 ATU tune up on all bands from 80-15m I will be using about 80 feet of 50ohm coax to get from the matching section

[Elecraft] Elecraft: Z Match tuner

Hi Guys, I have moved my shack to an upstairs bedroom and consequentially I will need to feed my 130 feet wire at the end rather than at the centre (it was a dipole fed with coax). I want to work 80/40/20m. I have made some open wire feeder (about 15 feet) to get me from the chimney to the

[Elecraft] Elecraft: Z Match Tuner and K1

Hi folks, first thanks to the guys who responded to my previous query on the Z match. Well I built the thing and it works (the one shown on this site http://www4.tpgi.com.au/users/ldbutler/SingleCoilZMatch.htm). But here are some questions for you experts: I am using a 130 feet end fed wire with

[Elecraft] Elecraft: K1 current draw

snip I have noted that the current drain is a little higher than the spec says so would like to know what other K1’s are drawing in real life Mine on Rx is Ok at about 70mA with the backlight option fitted and set to high brightness On TX it’s a little high ( I think) 40m 5W @ 14v Supply

[Elecraft] Elecraft: K2/100 for sale, UK

and any other info you need. Elecraft has given me a whole load of fun over the last few years and I wish them every success in the future. Martin Evans M0KWV martinevans718 at gmail dot com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http