[Elecraft] HamCom TX booth help this weekend?

2004-06-14 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Lerma and I are going to man an Elecraft booth the Hamcom convention ( http://www.hamcom.org/ ) in Arlington, TX, this weekend (Fri-Sat, 6/18-19). If any of you would like to hang out at the booth showing off your rig and meeting current and prospective Elecrafters, please email me ( [EMAIL

[Elecraft] eHam K2 and K2/100 reviews need updates - post your comments!

2004-06-16 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
I just noticed the K2 reviews at eHam are getting a little old. If you are a new (or old!) K2 or K2/100 owner please feel free to post your thoughts at: http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2357 73, Eric WA6HHQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] FingerDimple in stock and added to ElecraftOrder form

2004-07-01 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Just a short note to say that we are now stocking the FingerDimple knob spinner attachment for the K1 and K2 from K8FF. It can now be ordered via the Elecraft web order form. See: http://www.elecraft.com/accessories/fingerdimple.htm 73, Eric WA6HHQ

Re: [Elecraft] Transverters

2004-07-06 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Hi Paul, We also offer the K60XV internal transverter interface option for the K2. It has a separate low level output for the driving transverters and automatically switches to that output from the K2's HF output when you select a transverter band. To correct for the 100 Hz offset go into

[Elecraft] re: Application Note: Calibrating the K2's 4 MHz Master Oscillator

2004-07-07 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Correction - The last 'l' in 'html' was dropped from the original link: http://www.elecraft.com/Apps/K2info.html Eric ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr.

[Elecraft] [Fwd: RU-QRP'edition]

2004-07-13 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Original Message Subject: RU-QRP'edition Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2004 19:26:21 +0400 From: Oleg V. Borodin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Organization: RV3GM My dear friends! I'm glad to inform about the RU-QRP Club expedition devoted to 2'nd Club Anniversary. July 16 to 21 we will operate from

Re: [Elecraft] KSB2 Transmit Audio BFO Optimization

2004-08-04 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
you wrote: Am Presently using the k2 proset but my audio reports are less than flattering ..John K1GUN Hi John, If are getting poor audio reports with the Proset-K2 this indicates that your transmit BFO settings (BF1t) for both USB and LSB are not optimally adjusted. The default BF1t

[Elecraft] [EMAIL PROTECTED] was down for one day - please re-send emails

2004-08-05 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ Elecraft
We have just discovered that we had a server problem and our parts request email address, [EMAIL PROTECTED], was not properly forwarding requests to us from 11:30 AM California time yesterday, Aug. 4th, through 10:12 AM today, Aug. 5th. You may have received an automatic email confirmation,

Re: [Elecraft] OT: SMT kits?--- END of thread

2004-08-11 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
41 SMT related posts in the last couple of days. Wow! Looks like we've beaten it to death. Time to let this thread rest. :-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft List moderator ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a

[Elecraft] New Tech Notes Article: 'K2MC' Mobile computer for your K2

2004-08-20 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
I've just added a new Tech notes article on our web page: 'K2MC' A Mobile computer for you K2 by Jim Brown, K5JAZ Jim has done a great job designing a small computer for use with his K2. This article includes details on how it is all put together. See the Tech Notes link at

[Elecraft] Elecraft 1/3 off Summer Specials!

2004-08-25 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
As a thank you to our great customers, we will be offering 33% (1/3 off) discounts on our internal ATUs and Desk Microphones (when purchased with a K1, K2 or KX1) at the ARRL S/W Convention this weekend. To make this more exciting, we have decided to make this offer to -everyone- purchasing a

[Elecraft] Elecraft at ARRL S/W Convention in Phoenix this weekend

2004-08-25 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Gary (AB7MY) and I will be manning the Elecraft booth at the ARRL Southwest Convention in Phoenix this weekend, Aug. 27-29th. Please come by to visit and see out latest offerings and show specials! Also, if you are interested in meeting interested people, showing off your building skills or

[Elecraft] More Summer Specials: Free Elecraft Engraved Pocket Knife with orders over $150

2004-08-25 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
I forgot to mention in my last post that we are also including a free Elecraft engraved pocket knife with all orders of $150 or more received between today, 8/25, and Sept. 30th (or when we run out of knives :-) One knife per customer as we only have a limited quantity. (We will include these

Re: [Elecraft] K2 ALC Anomaly Using PTT

2004-08-30 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Hi Roy, This is not true. The K2's internal ALC is ALWAYS active on PTT closure, regardless of where the K2 meter is set. There is no issue with linearity or overdriving an external linear. If anything, we are conservative after power up or a band change and err initially on the low side at

[Elecraft] Re: auto response

2004-09-11 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ Elecraft
Hi David, I'm out of town this weekend. (I'm writing this email on my Treo 600 phone/pda.) I'll try to fix this problem when I get on my main PC at work tomorrow. It may take some detective work as many people subscribe via an email alias, so their physical address doesn't show up on my

Re: [Elecraft] led only showing dot

2004-09-13 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Check to make sure you do not have the K2 menu item OPT = 'Batt' mode. That mode overrides the bar mode and places it in dot mode. You want OPT = Perf. 73, Eric Henning V. Mikkelsen wrote: Hello all I have a peculiar failure on the LED bar. It is only showing dot even when it is put in

[Elecraft] Elecraft Gray Touch Up Paint available for the K1 and K2

2004-09-21 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ Elecraft
For those of you like me, who use your K1 and K2s heavily and want to touch up those 'love scratches' ;-) , we have just added gray matching touch up paint for the K1 and K2 to our spare parts order form at: http://www.elecraft.com/order_form_parts.htm It took some work with our powder coat

[Elecraft] Less than one week left for Elecraft 1/3 off Summer Specials

2004-09-25 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Just in case you have been procrastinating :-) , here's a reminder that our summer specials end next thursday, Sept. 30. 73, Eric WA6HHQ == Eric Swartz wrote: As a thank you to our great customers, we will be offering 33% (1/3 off) discounts on our internal ATUs and Desk Microphones

Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)

2004-10-06 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Hi Don, See http://www.elecraft.com/images/KRC2config2.JPG This picture is of my last revision of the KRC2 config program. I'm now adding at cutsomer request the ability to save several KRC2 mapping setups to both quick memories and to a file, along with the ability to download complete

[Elecraft] Revised (better) K2 IMDDR3 2 kHz spacing numbers posted on Sherwood Engineering Site

2004-10-06 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Hi Tony, Rob Sherwood has posted updated IMD test numbers for the K2 on his web page. We now are listed by Rob in the very top tier of rigs for third order IMD at even a 2 kHz signal spacing. He now lists our IMDDR3 at 2 kHz spacing as 80 dB, which is 11 dB better than he originally posted.

[Elecraft] Elecraft now carries W3FF Biddipole and Buddistick antennas!

2004-10-15 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We are pleased to announce that Elecraft is now offering the Buddipole and Buddistick portable antennas from W3FF antennas. (These will replace the Superantennas that we previously carried.) I've only had time to add them to the Elecraft order form at http://www.elecraft.com . I will be

[Elecraft] New release of 'Low Power Communication' by K7SZ

2004-10-25 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We have just added the new ARRL release of Low Power Communication -- The Art and Science of QRP by Richard Arland, K7SZ to our Radio Books page at http://www.elecraft.com/books/books.htm This is the latest edition of Rich's great book on QRP operating. It features a number of new chapters

Re: [Elecraft] List of menu commands, queries

2004-11-05 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Yes. Its on our manual download page at the bottom. See: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KIO2%20Pgmrs%20Ref%20rev%20E.pdf 73, Eric WA6HHQ --- Barry, Steve wrote: Is there a complete, in one file, list of all K2 commands and queries including the PA, SSB, DSP, etc. modules?

Re: FW: WG4S: RE: [Elecraft] Anyone know how an MH2 works?

2004-11-11 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Dan, If you can't get through to Heil we will certaily handle it. Contact Scott at [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will get you a replacement and have you send the old one back to him for evaluation. 73, Eric -- Dan Barker wrote: Well, the Heil Hospital page is for returning (at $12 or more)

[Elecraft] Re: Is there a K3 coming - Not at this time.

2004-11-11 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Johnny, He must be dreaming :-) That would be impossible since a K3 prototype does not exist. And I would know. Also, we do not have any operations in Singapore or anywhere else in Asia.. We are always working on potential new products in the lab, but I certainly do not see another main

[Elecraft] Keiying an external amp with the K2

2004-11-12 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Fred, The K2 has this delay function built into its firmware. Look up '8R Hold' in the current manual. Once enabled in the menu it will keep 8R (and the Keyout line on the KPA100) keyed as long as the keying hang time is set for. 73, Eric WA6HHQ wayne burdick wrote: I have the

[Elecraft] Excellent exchange rate (or article?) helping Elecraft sales to Europe?

2004-11-22 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
I've noticed a pleasant increase in orders for K1, K2, KX1 radios and accessories recently from Europe. Much more so than I usually see during this time of year. I guess we must be doing something right, or we're getting a little help from somewhere.. :-) Can anyone tell me if there has been a

[Elecraft] New Tech Notes Article - SP2 Speaker for the K2

2004-11-23 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We have just uploaded a new Tech Notes article to the Elecraft web site titled: The SP2 External Speaker Project for your K2, By Dave White, VE6DRW Thanks Dave! 73, Eric WA6HHQ http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] New Elecraft Tech. notes Article: A 100W Z-MatchTuner for 160m - 10m

2004-12-06 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We have just added a new article to our Tech Notes page at http://www.elecraft.com A 100W Z-Match for 160m - 10m, By Geoff Cottrell, G3XGC Geoff includes pictures and schematics of his cool home-brew 100W Z-Match Tuner project. 73, Eric WA6HHQ

[Elecraft] New Books: Up Two - Adventures of a DXpeditioner, and Ham Radio For Dummies

2004-12-08 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We've just added two new books to the Elecraft Radio Book page at: http://www.elecraft.com/books/books.htm --- Up Two, Adventures of a DXpeditioner by Roger Western, G3SXW Are you a DX'er? Have you longed to be on the other side of the pile-ups? Do you dream of taking a rig to exotic

[Elecraft] Elecraft Holiday Shipping Cut-Off Dates

2004-12-13 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
For all of you last minute shoppers (like me :-) , to receive your Elecraft order (U.S. destinations) by Dec. 24th, please order by: Wed. Dec 15th UPS Ground, USPS Priority Mail Mon. Dec 20th UPS 3 Day (Orange) Tues. Dec 21st UPS 2 Day (Blue), Fed Ex 2nd Day Wed. Dec 22nd UPS 1 Day

[Elecraft] [Fwd: [NCCC] T32 K2 report]

2004-12-15 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Original Message Subject: [NCCC] T32 Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 22:59:57 + From: Alan Eshleman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Here's the T32 report: Doug (N6TQS) and I with our respective XYLs arrived on Christmas Island on December 7. Christmas Island is a 5-hour

[Elecraft] units of measurement, mmfdpf, puffing for nf [END of threads]

2004-12-17 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Interesting topic, but we're overloading the list with way too many postings. Let's let these threads rest for now :-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ List Moderator Brian Wruble wrote: Guys, Steve was kidding, and I took the bait. My face continues to redden as the thread goes on. In my own defense ---

[Elecraft] Elecraft Holiday Shut Down 12/24 - 12/31

2004-12-20 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Elecraft will be closed from this Friday, 12/24, through Friday 12/31 for a much needed rest. Please place orders before 12/24 if you wish to receive them before the end of this month. Our on line order page and tech support ( [EMAIL PROTECTED] and [EMAIL PROTECTED] ) will still be active

[Elecraft] Elecraft HEXKEYs are now in stock!

2004-12-21 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We received our latest shipment of HEXKEYs today and we are now shipping new orders from stock :-) All remaining backlog orders will be shipped as of today. For more information on the Elecraft Edition HEXKEY, see: http://www.elecraft.com/hexkey/elecraft_hexkey.htm 73, Eric WA6HHQ

Re: [Elecraft] Is it possible to connect a amp to the K2

2005-01-05 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
The K2/100 already includes a high voltage output keying line for linear amplifiers on its KPA100 back panel. It can handle up to 200V and 1A max. Most amps with -positive- keying voltages can be T/R keyed from the K2/100. I think the SB-220 uses a positive voltage so it should work. The few

Re: [Elecraft] Is it possible to connect a amp to the K2 - link correction

2005-01-05 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Correction - The correct link for the partial kit of parts to build this circuit is to our spare parts order page: http://www.elecraft.com/order_form_parts.htm Go to the K2 section and order the AMPKEYKIT. 73, Eric WA6HHQ == ___ Elecraft

[Elecraft] Elecraft HexKey review page now on eHam

2005-01-20 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
I've just created a new category for the Elecraft HexKey on the eHam reviews section. Feel free to post! :-) See: http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/4843 73, Eric ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Shirts from Sew Devine

2005-01-20 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Michael, Try the phone number and email listed below. We just received an email from them noting that they had changed email addresses. [EMAIL PROTECTED] (920) 566-1900 73, Eric WA6HHQ From: Ellen Melland [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: shirts Dear Lisa,

[Elecraft] eHam K2/100 reviews needed

2005-01-26 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
I just noticed the reviews on eHam for the K2/100 category are getting a little old. If you have a minute (and a K2/100) feel free to post your thoughts there. The direct link is: http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2357 73, Eric ___ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] New KRC2 download utility and V1.2 firmware now on Elecraft web page

2005-01-29 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
I've uploaded our new KRC2 download utility for Windows and the latest KRC2 firmware hex files for the V1.2 KRC2 and KRC2ACC code to the Elecraft web page. See http://www.elecraft.com/K2_Manual_Download_Page.htm#krc2 73, Eric ___ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] KRC2 Config utility almost done.

2005-01-29 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
As a follow up to my post on the KRC2 windows download utility and new KRC2 f/w, now that I'm back on s/w I am also finishing up the long (and patiently) awaited KRC2 configuration utility this week. The download code is common between the new f/w download utility and the upcoming KRC2

Re: [Elecraft] PLL Ref Oscillator Range

2005-01-30 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
8.84 kHz os OK. 73, Eric WA6HHQ Glenn McNeil wrote: Hi Group, I'm just at the Test and Alignment Part II Stage on my Second K2. Up until now, all smooth sailing. On doing the PLL Ref Oscillator Test however, I come up with 12.100.48 kHz for the high frequency and 12.091.64 for the

Re: [Elecraft] PLL Ref Oscillator Range

2005-01-30 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
8.84 kHz is OK. 73, Eric WA6HHQ Glenn McNeil wrote: Hi Group, I'm just at the Test and Alignment Part II Stage on my Second K2. Up until now, all smooth sailing. On doing the PLL Ref Oscillator Test however, I come up with 12.100.48 kHz for the high frequency and 12.091.64 for the

Re: [Elecraft] New KRC2 download utility issues

2005-01-30 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Brendan, A couple of questions: 1. Were you using the new V1.2 download hex files from the web page? If not, and you were using earlier ones sent out by Jack, they will have too many records and can cause this error. (If the earlier hex files, with too many records, were sent by a dumb

[Elecraft] New KRC2 download utility (V1.1)

2005-02-05 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
I've uploaded a new version (1.1) of the KRC2 download utility to the Elecraft web page. This version includes an option to disable the requirement for KRC2 ACK's on each download line. It may solve the download problem owners of earlier KRC2s were seeing. See

Re: [Elecraft] VCO/PLL Alingment and Test Part II

2005-02-06 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Don, A PLL range of 9.47 kHz is OK. 8.8 kHz is the minimum range. 73, Eric WA6HHQ Donald K. Duncan wrote: Pardon the earlier malformed subject... Hi all - I'm working on K2 #4607. I'm to the point of Alignment and Test, Part II. A couple of problems have come up. 1) The K2 is

[Elecraft] Top posting officially OK here [End of Thread]

2005-02-07 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks, Top posting is officially OK here. It is by far the fastest way (with fewest scrolling key-strokes) for me to read the high volume of emails I receive daily from the Elecraft list. Bottom posting is a killer for me. (I'm using Mozilla Thunderbird email..) Please, lets kill this

[Elecraft] [Fwd: KK7P Web Pages Moved]

2005-02-17 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Original Message Subject: KK7P Web Pages Moved Date: Sun, 09 Jan 2005 17:18:09 -0800 From: Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Eric Swartz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Eric! I just moved my website stuff from my old ISP to a new one. Please replace any linked references on the

Re: [Elecraft] Strange IF Overload problem with XV50

2005-02-24 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Marcus, The XV50 is relay T/R switched and like most transverters can not handle a T/R setting that allows hearing between letters at 20 WPM. I suggest setting the K2 T/R time a little longer. 73, Eric WA6HHQ Marcus Busch [DL1EKC] wrote: Hi Elecrafters, just finished my XV50 and

[Elecraft] T1 manual, FAQ and Data Sheet now on Elecraft web page

2005-03-01 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
I've just added the T1 manual, FAQ (frequently asked questions) and Data Sheet to our the T1 page at: http://www.elecraft.com/T1/T1.htm 73, Eric WA6HHQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

[Elecraft] New Elecraft Assembled T1 ATU Interior Picture

2005-03-02 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
I've just uploaded a new assembled T1 interior picture to the T1 page at: http://www.elecraft.com/T1/T1.htm 73, Eric WA6HHQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

Re: [Elecraft] Trip to Canada

2005-03-03 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
That should not be a problem. Trademarks are product category specific. A 'K2' trademark for cattle will not be in the same category as the 'K2' tm for Radio Equipment. :-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ Kirby Nesbitt wrote: Actually.. you will have an issue. K2 is an official registered brand used

Re: [Elecraft] Tight Skirts...

2005-03-03 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We designed the KDSP2 to improve ultimate SSB filter ultimate rejection in the K2. The KDSP2, with its brick wall SSB filter settings, when cascaded after the KSB2 filter, totally eliminates any residual leakage from strong signals outside the passband. It also tightens the net filter shape

Re: [Elecraft] Tight Skirts...

2005-03-03 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
115dB. Is this a result of the KSB2 being outboard? Larry N8LP Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: We designed the KDSP2 to improve ultimate SSB filter ultimate rejection in the K2. The KDSP2, with its brick wall SSB filter settings, when cascaded after the KSB2 filter, totally eliminates

Re: [Elecraft] Tight Skirts...

2005-03-03 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Oops! - I missed one point in your email. Yes, the above board mounting of the KSB2 reduces ultimate rejection due to its longer ground return paths. But as you noted, with 80 dB of ultimate rejection, following it with the KDSP2 kills any residual blow by. A number of the $3K and above DSP

Re: [Elecraft] question on archives

2005-03-05 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Sounds like you are looking at the qth.net Elecraft archive. We have two different archives. The one on qth.net is -not- searchable. The one on ac6rm.net is more advanced and -is- searchable by keyword. It also displays each day of postings by subject in a web format for easy daily scanning.

[Elecraft] Elecraft email List Official Guidelines

2005-03-05 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
ELECRAFT email LIST GUIDELINES For those of you who are new to the list, (and for those of us who have rapidly failing memories..), here is a quick list of things to remember when posting to this list. Please save this for future reference. The most important thing to remember is that this is

[Elecraft] K2 Dxpedition in ZB2, GIBRALTAR

2005-03-08 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
From the OPDX Bulletin #700: ZB2, GIBRALTAR. Tom/GM4FDM and Ronald/PA3EWP will be staying in the Caleta Hotel in Gibraltar from March 21-28th. They will operate as ZB2/GM4FDM and ZB2/PA3EWP, respectively. Plans are to have antennas for 80-10 meters and possibly 160 meters. Look for activity on

Re: [Elecraft] K2 with 144Mhz transverter

2005-03-10 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Adi, There must be something wrong with your K2 or measurement set up. As can be seen from the phase noise plot on our web page (under radio comparisons) the K2 TX signal is better than -130 dBc when you get 10-20 kHz away from the carrier. Also, what b/w and span were you using on your

Re: [Elecraft] K2 with 144Mhz transverter

2005-03-11 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
for Your answer. The measurment setup is : VBW 100Hz RBW 10kHz Span 500KHz Any ideas what went wrong Adi - Original Message - From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: S55M [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 6:53

[Elecraft] K2 x 2 in 8R, GUYANA, for CQWW DX SSB

2005-03-14 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
From the OPDX bulletin #701: 8R, GUYANA. Craig, AH8DX, has made an early announcement that he will be active as 8R1EA in the CQ WW DX SSB Contest (October 29-30th) as a Single-Op/All-Band/High-Power entry. QSL via AH8DX. His radio will be an Elecraft K2/100 x 2.

[Elecraft] T1-K ATU kit and T1-FT817 cable are shipping

2005-03-23 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
For inquiring minds: We started shipping the T1-K ATU kit and its assembled T1-FT817 adapter cable this week. Have fun! 73, Eric WA6HHQ http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to

[Elecraft] Latest T1 Manuals on Download Page

2005-03-29 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We've just uploaded the latest T1 Manuals on the Manual Download page at http://www.elecraft.com. These should match the manuals we have been shipping with the kits. This also includes the latest errata for the T1 Assembly Manual. 73, Eric ___

Re: [Elecraft] k2 alignment and test part 2

2005-03-31 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Jon, 13.31 kHz is OK. The manual is overly conservative. I think we mention this in the errata and on our builders web page at: http://www.elecraft.com/Apps/K2info.html. But in any case, we allow for up to at least 18 kHz max PLL ref range. 73, Eric WA6HHQ jon howe wrote: I have made

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft list

2005-03-31 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Julian, I apologize for the inconvenience on this. Unfortunately this is a requirement for Internet email list servers these days. We get hit by literally hundreds of real SPAM messages daily and can not look at each one manually. If the list engine didn't catch them the list would be

RE: [Elecraft] Should You Built It? Not necessarily

2005-03-31 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Posted for Julian (Our SPAM engine caught him..) Eric --- Subject:RE: [Elecraft] Should You Built It? Not necessarily From:Julian, G4ILO [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date:Thu, 31 Mar 2005 12:05:10 +0100 To:Elecraft List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Perhaps bonding is the wrong word. But when you build a radio

Re: [Elecraft] Posting rejection and other facts of life- END of Thread

2005-04-01 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Guys - Let's kill this thread now. It was dealt with and explained more than a day ago via private email between us and we're all happy :-) Must be a night for Long Delayed Echoes... 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft list manager John {N5BSD} wrote: -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1

[Elecraft] crikey! please edit replies down and delete extra footers

2005-04-06 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
When replying to emails on the list, please remember to edit down the copied text to the minimum needed to retain context. One or two sentences from the original post are usually sufficient. This keeps the list and archive volume down and makes everything much more readable. *** Don't forget to

Re: [Elecraft] Now that we know (END of thread)

2005-04-18 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
I just got back in town from a Long Weekend at the Visalia DX convention. Looks like we've had a lot of emails on the list this weekend! (It always seems to happen when I'm off line..) In any case, lets end this non-K1/K2/T1 etc OT thread for now to relieve the email pressure on others ;-)

Re: [Elecraft] FORTH - OT (END of Thread)

2005-04-18 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Lets end this one too. :-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft List Moderator ___ 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.):

[Elecraft] QRO vs QRP; speculation

2005-04-26 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Let's end the thread of QRO vs QRP and whether amps (at any price) are necessary. We're taking up way too much list bandwidth on this topic and several posts have bordered on attacking other posters, which is outside the list guidelines.. There are good arguments for each type of operation

[Elecraft] Elecraft now Accepts PayPal Transfers

2005-05-13 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
For those of you with PayPal money burning a hole in your pocket ;-) , we now accept payment transfers directly from your PayPal account. (Funds transfers only - Use our regular credit card option at checkout for cards.) Use our regular shopping cart system and then chose the 'Order by

Re: [Elecraft] Santa Cruz Sentinel article on Elecraft

2005-05-16 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi John, That was more of a general statement and not meant to be specific :-) . It did not refer to any specific developments. No new radios in the near term for sure. 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft --- John [K7SVV] wrote: The paragraph that caught my eye said: The company hopes to continue

[Elecraft] Dayton Booth Help

2005-05-18 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
I'm just about to jump on the plane to Dayton, and realized I had forgotten to post to the list asking for booth help! :-) If you are interested in helping out, meeting other Elecraft enthusiasts, and in spreading the word to possible new inductees, we would love to have your help at the

Re: [Elecraft] MH2 Microphone Discontinued

2005-05-26 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Heil discontinued the hand mic. Yes, we are working on a new one, but it will be a little bit before we get them to market. 73, Eric Paul Saville wrote: The MH2 is now listed as discontinued. Will there be an Elecraft-branded replacement for those who don't fancy pop star type microphones?

Re: [Elecraft] Headphone police [ End of thread]

2005-05-30 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Let's end this one. we're drifting -way- off topic :-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft list moderator EricJ wrote: Was it ever? I don't remember any classes in horse sense. Eric KE6US -Original Message- But common ordinary horse sense is no longer taught in the schools. 73,

[Elecraft] Order soon for Field Day needs

2005-06-01 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ Elecraft
Just a reminder for those of you planning to get a K1, K2, KX1 or accessories for use on Field Day this year. Get you orders in soon as we always get a rush in orders and can temporarily run out of some products as Field Day approaches. We're in good shape right now (only T1-As are about a

Re: [Elecraft] Use of Abbreviations [End of thread]

2005-06-13 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
In the spirit of keeping reflector traffic at a readable volume, lets let this topic end for the moment. :-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

[Elecraft] BUILDER ALERT #22 - KPA100 Cap Kit Upgrade

2005-06-23 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
ELECRAFT K2 BUILDER ALERT #22 KPA100 Cap Kit Upgrade 23 June, 2005 APPLICABILITY This builder alert applies to ALL KPA100s shipped until June 13, 2005. If your KPA100 was shipped after June 13, 2005, or if it puts out 100W on 20M and 17M without drawing much more than 20 amps at 13.8V, it

[Elecraft] New Logging Program Support for Elecraft K2

2005-06-23 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
I've just added links to the following Logging programs that now support the K2 on our K2 Software page: EasyLog5 MILog RCKLog See: http://www.elecraft.com/k2_remote.htm 73, Eric WA6HHQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] Elecraft QSO Party (EQP) 2005 Results Posted

2005-06-27 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
I've just posted the results for the 2005 Elecraft QSO Party (EQP) to our web page. See: http://www.elecraft.com/Awards/eqp_2005_results.htm Thanks again to Roger, WA7BOC, for tallying these results! See everyone next year for EQP 2006! 73, Eric WA6HHQ

[Elecraft] T1-A are back in stock!

2005-07-11 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
T1-A auto-tuners are now back in stock ready for immediate shipment :-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ ___ 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.):

Re: [Elecraft] Sad day for amateur radio - END of thread

2005-07-21 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
In the interest of keeping list traffic under control and in not drowning out our regular traffic, let's let this thread rest for now. If everyone posts their opinion on it well have well over 2000 emails. I'm sure it will have a very spirited discussion on hundreds of other forums ;-) 73, Eric

Re: [Elecraft] long-haired, dope-smoking, free-software hippie (END oOF THREAD)

2005-08-24 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Looks like this thread is starting to degenerate a bit. Let's let it rest for now :-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft list moderator ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

[Elecraft] Don't forget Elecraft email Tech Support!

2005-08-29 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Don't forget that Elecraft Technical Support is always only an email away. When you have a question that can't be answered on the Elecraft list or are stumped troubleshooting a problem, make sure to contact our experienced engineers at [EMAIL PROTECTED] :-) Gary, Scott, Brian and Richard are

[Elecraft] Elecraft Introduces the XG2 -Three- Band Receiver Test Oscillator/S-Meter Calibrator

2005-08-30 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
You asked for it. :-) Hams often wonder how well an HF receiver is really working--or how one receiver compares to another. One of the most important performance measurements is sensitivity. But measuring sensitivity usually requires an expensive, lab-grade signal generator. Elecraft's new

[Elecraft] Elecraft Introduces the 2T-gen Two-Tone Test Generator

2005-08-30 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
But wait, there's more.. ;-) Elecraft Introduces the 2T-gen Two-Tone Test Generator How do you know how clean your HF SSB transmitter or amplifier is? One of the most important performance measurements is Transmit Intermodulation Distortion (IMD). Elecraft’s new 2T-gen is a 2-tone test

[Elecraft] eBay: I Love My K2 Button Pin

2005-09-12 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Just spotted this 'I love my K2' button on eBay :-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ http://snipurl.com/hmaf ___ 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.):

[Elecraft] VP6DX Ducie Island K3 Configuration

2008-03-17 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
A number of people have asked how the VP6DX K3s were configured. Here is the summary of options used on each of their K3s. K3/100 + KAT3 antenna tuner KXV3 second receive antenna option. KFL3A-250 250 Hz, 8-pole roofing filter KFL3A-400 400 Hz, 8-pole roofing filter KFL3A-1.0K 1 kHz,

[Elecraft] K3 Enhancements and Application Notes Page

2008-03-27 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
At long last we have the K3 Enhancements and Application Notes Page, and K3 enhancements parts kits order form, on-line. :-) See: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_app_notes.htm and: http://www.elecraft.com/order_form_parts.htm#K3%20Parts There are .pdf documents for each item, along with the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Enhancements and Application Notes Page

2008-03-28 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ Elecraft
s/n listing in any of the docs? -- Children aren't happy without something to ignore, And that's what parents were created for. -Ogden Nash (1902-1971) On 28 Mar 2008, at 01:09, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: At long last we have the K3 Enhancements and Application Notes Page, and K3

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Use USPS if you don't care about losing it

2008-03-31 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Lets rest this thread (and related ones) for now. If not, it could easily take over the reflector. ;-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft List Moderator - Matt Patterson wrote: and then the added agony of trying to get any follow up action. With the other guys (UPS, DHL, FedEx), if you insure it

Re: [Elecraft] OT: UPS Rates - Editorial Comment [END of Thread]

2008-03-31 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Lets rest this thread (and related ones) for now. If not, it could easily take over the reflector. ;-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft List Moderator ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the

[Elecraft] Elecraft email List Official Guidelines

2008-03-31 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Elecraft Mail LIST GUIDELINES For those of you who are new to the list, (and for those of us who have rapidly failing memories..), here is a quick list of things to remember when posting to this list. Please save this for future reference. The most important thing to remember is that this is

Re: [Elecraft] APP roll pins [END of Thread]

2008-04-06 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ Elecraft
Let's end this thread for now. 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft List Moderator _..._ ___ 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.):

Re: [Elecraft] Alternatives to PowerPoles? [End of thread]

2008-04-07 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
I thought we ended this thread :-) (It keeps popping up under new subject lines..) Lets end this thread for now. 73, Eric WA6HHQ List Moderator - ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 firmware update

2008-04-30 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Within a week. 73, Eric Mike N8XPQ wrote: Anyone have any idea how far out we are on the next badly needed firmware update? - Mike Koetje N8XPQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to

Re: [Elecraft] Heil K2 Proset with K3

2008-05-02 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
I'm posting an alert with details on this by end of day today. (Both on the web page and to the Elecraft list.) We're just finalizing the docs right now. This will include the serial number range and instructions on adding the ground wire to correct it. We only became aware of this late last

[Elecraft] Important K3 FP mod added to Mod and App Notes Page

2008-05-02 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We have just uploaded an important mod to the K3 Mod and App notes page. This mod adds one wire to the K3 FP board to correct a problem with VOX operation and low mic gain when Electret mics requiring mic bias on the mic audio line were used on the front panel connector of the K3. (Recently

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