[Elecraft] 4th of July

2013-07-04 Thread f9oj.7
Wishing a happy National Day to all the Elecrafters, and to the Staff ! Best 73 from Jacques de F9OJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] re-no subject

2013-05-27 Thread f9oj.7
Reply to Richard Hemingway... I did assemble mine in January 2009, I was 86, and just completed a P3 last week ( honestly, it's easy to do, much easier than assembling a K2, which I did in 2002, + amplifier,ATU , DSP, audio filter etc...) It reminded me the good old days with Heathkit, and

[Elecraft] queer behaviour !

2010-08-18 Thread f9oj.7
Hello A good friend of mine, F6CVM, has a K3 as well as an Icom transceiver. He uses an old Heath SB 230 as an amplifier. When he connects Icom/SB 230, no problem. But if he connects K3/SB 230, as soon as he plugs the cinch into the K3 key out output , (with no drive), the amplifier sets on the

[Elecraft] re-queer behaviour

2010-08-18 Thread f9oj.7
Hello Many thanks to Charles, John, Paul, Guy and Nigel for their replies. I have used a SB 220 for about10 years, with an Icom 751 first, then with a K3. I got a Slow Key from Harbach, all worked normally, but I didn't notice the key line was negative ! Otherwise I would have told my friend (

[Elecraft] re-QRZ.com

2010-08-05 Thread f9oj.7
Didn't work here at 17:00 UTC. I tried again now ( 20:00 UTC) : just the same ! Best regards to all. Jacques de F9OJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Field Day

2010-06-29 Thread f9oj.7
Hi Exactly what I've been using for a couple of weeks : the balun is a 4 :1 Guanella type described in April 2010 QST. I can tune the set up from 160m to 10 m. The ideal system for a lazy old man ! 73 Jacques de F9OJ - Original Message - From: Dan Atchison n...@aol.com To:

[Elecraft] K3 I750 hz tone

2010-05-24 Thread f9oj.7
Hello Perhaps I'll look stupid (once more !), but I can't find how to switch a 2 m repeater on with the 1750 hz tone. I have the minus 600 khz OK, the 1750 hz tone ( which is the standard in France) is set normally, but I couldn't find, in the owner's manual or manually, the right way to open

[Elecraft] K144XV enabling

2010-03-25 Thread f9oj.7
Hello Impossible to get the display, as given page 16 of the installation manual of the K144XV module ! No KV1xxx when I hold the menu/configuration button on the K3. Can anyone tell me how to get there ? Thanks for any info ... Best 73 Best regards Jacques de F9OJ

[Elecraft] hi sig : fixed up !

2010-02-26 Thread f9oj.7
Thanks to Gary Surrency, the Hi Sig displays at last disappeared and the rig works normally. Gary said the KPIO3 could be the cause of the trouble. So, I uninstalled it, as well as the 100w module, downloaded the DSP firmware, and restarted the K3 in the 10 w config'. All went well, so I

[Elecraft] french contest

2010-02-26 Thread f9oj.7
Just in case you want to do it, it starts at 06:00 UTC, and not at 00:00 UTC as I wrote in a previous mail ! Thanks to Christian for reminding me 73 Jacques de F9OJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] hi sig

2010-02-24 Thread f9oj.7
My K3 refuses to go any further than : HI SIG when I switch it on. No control works, and if I want to switch it off with the power button, just the digits, letter and icons disappear, but the display is still lit up. I have to switch the PS off to stop it ! Did it happen to someone ?

[Elecraft] re-hi sig

2010-02-24 Thread f9oj.7
Thanks for your replies... Here's what I can say : 1/ Antenna disconnected : no effect ! 2/ I upgraded the last 3.76 firmware a week ago first impression : improvement with the NR operation. 3/ After the breakdown, I tried re-loading this firmware, but the DSP loading failed ! I just got a

[Elecraft] K144XV

2010-02-09 Thread f9oj.7
Has anyone received and installed a K144XV since they started delivery in late January ? I am surprised there's been no mail about it! What about you ? 73 Jacques de F9OJ ( ordered a 144XV in sept 2009) __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] do I miss something...?

2010-01-13 Thread f9oj.7
Hello I assembled a W2 wattmeter last december, but I had to spend a couple of weeks in a clinic, and when back home, I tested it, but it did work as it ought to ! When power on, no problem ; when tappingrange, the 2 watt led never lights up. The others do normally. If I apply RF via the K3,

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Sales service goes from bad to worse

2009-03-17 Thread f9oj.7
Just received this morning 03/17/2009 at 10:00 local French time a parcel from Aptos shipped on the13th of March ! Who can do better ? Sorry for Julian... must be a dirty trick from Murphy ! 73 to all Jacques de F9OJ __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] OT: RF Clipper works with Elecraft

2009-02-06 Thread f9oj.7
Does anyone remember the Datong RF Clipper , I used one in the 70's with a SB 102. It did really help ! 73 de Jacques F9OJ K2 0937 K3 2450 - Original Message - From: Wes Stewart n...@yahoo.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Ignacy n...@arrl.net Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 6:04 PM

[Elecraft] K3 #2450

2008-12-30 Thread f9oj.7
Hello K3 # 2450 arrived this morning as a companion to K 2 # 0937. Was ordered Dec. 11th Congratulations to the gang at Elecraft's ! Happy New Year to all Jacques de F9OJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a

[Elecraft] OT : re-10m contest

2008-12-13 Thread f9oj.7
Nothing heard in this part of France (South East coast; near Marseilles), and the NCDX beacon desperately mute ! 73 Jacques de F9OJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber

Re: [Elecraft] Young K2 Builder

2008-10-01 Thread f9oj.7
Congratulations from one of the oldest K2 builders : I was 78 when I did in 2001. Both rig and old man have been doing well since ! Continue, young man, I hope we'll meet some day ... Best 73 Jacques F9OJ K2 #0937 - Original Message - From: m0trx [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

[Elecraft] Re-here have all the K2s gone ?

2008-09-10 Thread f9oj.7
Hello Sure, mine has gone west...! # 0937 refused to transmit while I was exchanging reports for the European Fielday. Receiving : OK, transmitting : nil ! I haven't opened the top cover yet, and if I can't find the bug, you'll probably hear of me. Otherwise, very enjoyable rig I use as much

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft network

2008-08-24 Thread f9oj.7
Hello everyone I tried the 3630 khz this morning, as I did last Sunday, heard just a mumble, and then a German station came on the frequency. I expect it would improve later on 3,5 Mhz (my locator : JN23SG, just outside Marseilles, miles from England for the 8O meter band.). Another subject :

[Elecraft] re-two transceivers an one antenna

2008-04-19 Thread f9oj.7
I have used such a set up for many years - actually since I have been using the K2-10 watts, along with an IC 751. But I switch off the rig not in use, otherwise...! The switch is a faithful old Heathkit antenna switch. I can even use a Heathkit SB-220 with the Icom, provided the K2 is turned

[Elecraft] OT : Hakko 808

2008-04-16 Thread f9oj.7
Hello Could someone tell me if there is a Hakko retailer in Europe, except in the UK ( as the one in England doesn't sell outside this country ! ). I did not find anyone in France, Germany, Italy etc... Best 73 to you all Jacques ___ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] 2008

2008-01-01 Thread f9oj.7
All my best wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year ! Hope most QSO's will be more attractive than : 599... QRZ.. 73 from France Jacques F9OJ K2# 0930 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to

[Elecraft] New Year

2008-01-01 Thread f9oj.7
All my best wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year ! Hope most QSO's will be more attractive than : 599... QRZ.. 73 from France Jacques F9OJ K2# 0930 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

[Elecraft] my turn...

2007-10-02 Thread f9oj.7
Hi Wayne My turn to wish you Many Happy Returns and don't worry, you're still very young. All hams are young in their heads, even if their bones are somehow stiff ! Best wishes from France, then, and continue your outstanding achievements. 73 to you and to all the Elecraft gang Jacques from

Re: [Elecraft] Hakko in Europe

2007-07-22 Thread f9oj.7
Hello Thanks, Trevor for your info. I bought 4 years ago a German ( was it a Chinese made stuff...?) desoldering system. Worked not so well, but was somehow helpful. Needed it after a year of non-use, and just refuses to suck ! And it seems difficult to open : no screws, but a queer sort of clip

[Elecraft] Hakko in Europe

2007-07-21 Thread f9oj.7
Hello Does anyone knows where to find Hakko products in Europe ? Particularly a 808 desoldering gun...( unless there would be an equivalent product from some other firm !) Thanks for any info 73 Jacques F9OJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] 10m is open

2007-07-05 Thread f9oj.7
Hi Lots of European stations here in Europe, but not too many DX stations, unfortunately. Be patient, all will be OK ...in 5 or 6 years ! 73 Jacques de F9OJ - Original Message - From: Ron Polityka [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: .Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007

Re: [Elecraft] Signing /QRP

2007-06-13 Thread f9oj.7
Hello everyone Nobody mentionned the importance of the antenna when operating QRP. Which is the best : 10 watts on a three element beam or 100 watts on a dipole ? I am not a DX champion or an avid contester but I reached te 100 countries without particularly hunting for any of these, and in about

Re: [Elecraft] pricing

2007-04-29 Thread f9oj.7
see the link : www.elecraft.com/K3 and click the order pdf document73 Jacques F9OJ - Original Message - From: David A.Belsley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 1:53 PM Subject: [Elecraft] pricing What is the link to the K3

Re: [Elecraft] Toroid enamel covering

2007-03-06 Thread f9oj.7
Hi Someone on the list some time ago gave a very efficient way for cleaning the wire, but you need a desoldering iron with a sucker tip. You prepare a good blob of solder which you suck inside the tip, then slip an inch or so of your enamelled wire in the tip, wait 5 or ten seconds and you press

Re: [Elecraft] Tororids

2007-03-06 Thread f9oj.7
Hi Steve My mail went begfre I read yours...! 73 Jacques F9OJ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Al Dianne Bruce [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2007 1:51 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Tororids Al and/or Dianne, If you have a

Re: [Elecraft] Tororids

2007-03-06 Thread f9oj.7
Sorry, I meant BEFORE, not begfre Jacques - Original Message - From: f9oj.7 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Al Dianne Bruce [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2007 2:16 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Tororids Hi Steve My mail went

[Elecraft] OT Heath

2007-01-31 Thread f9oj.7
Quite a few hams boast an old Heathkit equipment, transceiver or accessory, that they proudly display on a shelf of their shack, or occasionnaly still use You surely know that Edward Heath, who started the Heath Company around 1900, created aeroplane kits first ? There's still one flying*,

[Elecraft] Xmas

2006-12-22 Thread f9oj.7
To the Elecraft gang and to all the Elecrafters round the world... I wish a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année. Frohe Weihnachten und ein gutes Neues Jarh. Buon Natale e felice Anno Nuovo. Feliz Navidad y prospero Año Nuevo.

[Elecraft] 5A7

2006-11-27 Thread f9oj.7
Hello 5A7A is active from nearby Tripoli. I got him on 40m at 15:42 GMT with 10 w (phone) and my K2. Nothing extraordinary : he's just across the Mediterranean for me ! Just an idea for those who have never worked 5A land. The op spoke English, French and German...Good luck ! 73 Jacques de F90J

[Elecraft] re-ROHS

2006-09-06 Thread f9oj.7
Hi Used to be some lead in the newspaper ink and it was a problem when recycling this kind of paper. Just received a roll of antique solder, just in case I have trouble with the as antique K2, nice and shining soldering at 350° C (650° F). Made in DL-land, BTW. Jacques F9OJ K2 937

Re: [Elecraft] Solder in the UK (60/40)

2006-08-27 Thread f9oj.7
Hi Seems to be some at Waters and Stanton's. 73 Jacques F9OJ - Original Message - From: Mark RAYBOULD [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 6:25 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Solder in the UK (60/40) Hi, Solder melting in the UK. I have recently

[Elecraft] Ten meters propagation

2006-08-15 Thread f9oj.7
Hi 10 meters has been open through Europe for some time and occasionnally as far as South America : yestesday, at 18 h UTC, a couple of PY stations were coming in with decent signals, around 56 to 58. Called them with my K2 and 10 watts (antenna : 6 el log yagi) but no reply and eventually got

[Elecraft] 10 meter propagation

2006-08-15 Thread f9oj.7
Hi 10 meters has been open through Europe for some time and occasionnally as far as South America : yestesday, at 18 h UTC, a couple of PY stations were coming in with decent signals, around 56 to 58. Called them with my K2 and 10 watts (antenna : 6 el log yagi) but no reply and eventually got

[Elecraft] re-10 meters is open

2006-07-15 Thread f9oj.7
Hi It has indeed been open for a while. Here in Europe, just local contacts within 500 or 600 hundred miles, occasionnally South America or North Africa ( gray line ?). Not real DX, but it keeps the band alive ! With 10 watts and a good beam, you can enjoy yourself a lot. Have a nice week-end

[Elecraft] Independance Day

2006-07-04 Thread f9oj.7
Best wishes to everyone in and out the States for you all : have a nice Day, enjoy it... Best 73 Jacques F9OJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub,

[Elecraft] re-10 meters

2006-06-01 Thread f9oj.7
Hi Here in western Europe, there's some propagation in the evening, just before sunset (i-e abt 18 :00 or 19 :00 UTC) quite a few European, African and south American stations. In fone you might find them between about 28.400 to 28.500, in CW from 28.000 to 28.200. But it's not regular. You

[Elecraft] test

2006-03-30 Thread f9oj.7
test ___ 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:

[Elecraft] Wishes

2004-12-24 Thread f9oj.7
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all the Elecrafters on the list, wishing propagation will allow us to meet on the air more often in 2005. Jacques F9OJ K2 #0937 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a

[Elecraft] 3900 pf caps

2004-12-09 Thread f9oj.7
The price at Selectronic is 7,50 euros, of course (and not ?) 73 Jacques ___ 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.):