[Elecraft] field operating tip: paperless logging in a pinch

2004-06-12 Thread wayne burdick
Suppose you're operating in the field, or mobile, and don't have a log book or writing instrument. You then snag a new state or country and want to remember the call, etc. What to do? This happened to me today while walking around with my KX1. I worked AA5AE in New Mexico using 1.5 watts and

[Elecraft] Re: KX1 relays switching

2004-06-13 Thread wayne burdick
On Jun 13, 2004, at 10:27 AM, Wim van der Zwan wrote: Hello Elecraft users, I have a KX1 with the options 30 m and tuner. the question is? Changing the bands from 40m to 30m, I can hear the relays switching. By changing the band from 30m to 20m, I can not hear the relays switching but 20m

[HFpack] Elecraft KX1 mini-log attaches to back cover

2004-06-14 Thread wayne burdick
When the KX1 is used hand-held, it's difficult to log, since you need three hands (one each for the KX1, log, and pen). To simplify this, we've created a loose-leaf mini-log that attaches to the back of the radio via the thumbscrews. When operating hand-held, you simply flip the rig over and

Re: [Elecraft] Application Note: KX1 S-meter calibration procedure

2004-06-15 Thread wayne burdick
On Jun 14, 2004, at 6:50 PM, David Toepfer wrote: This procedure got an initial nod from Wayne so I am posting it to the list for broader peer review as it were... Thanks, David. To anyone attempting this procedure: - Calibrating the S-meter is a bit tedious by whatever method you use. I

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Net -- thanks, Kevin!

2004-06-17 Thread wayne burdick
I just wanted to personally thank Kevin for his efforts in starting and maintaining the Elecraft net(s). It's a lot of work, and in the process he's tackling faster CW speeds, net protocol, and just being an MC. Please drop by the net sometime to show your support for CW and see what it's

[Elecraft] Hamcom reminder

2004-06-18 Thread wayne burdick
If you find yourself anywhere near Arlington, TX this weekend, stop by Hamcom and visit the Elecraft booth. Eric (and Lerma) Swartz will be there, with plenty of kits. Unfortunately I can't be there -- my wife Lillian is due any day now with our second child. With any luck we'll have him

[Elecraft] Re: Thoughts on the KDSP2

2004-06-18 Thread wayne burdick
Don, I've been happy with the defaults. Others tweak them continuously. Take your pick ;) Wayne On Jun 18, 2004, at 12:42 PM, Don Melcher wrote: Wayne - I wonder if you - or anyone else for that matter - has found any values that work better then the default? ---

[Elecraft] Re: how to K2 scan

2004-06-19 Thread wayne burdick
Hi David, Store A B VFOs (start/end frequencies) in a memory (0-9) using STO. You can start scan by cointinuing to hold STO until you see SCAN on the LCD, or RCL the memory at anytime and hold until you see SCAN. You'll also probably want to assign either PF1 or PF2 as scan resume. If you

[Elecraft] Re: Sierra's 10th

2004-06-24 Thread wayne burdick
Thanks for noticing, Bill ;) Not as well known is that I had a bit of help from Eric in test/refinement of the prototype Sierra. So 2004 also marks the 10th anniversary of our first collaboration. Also, the Sierra wouldn't have happened without Doug Hendricks, KI6DS, and Jim Cates, WA6GER

[Elecraft] KPA100 DC connectors do match the standard

2004-06-26 Thread wayne burdick
We were very careful to ensure that the KPA100's APP connectors matched the emerging standard orientation. I believe it is correct, but I'll review it again just to be certain. (We've been selling the KPA100 for quite a while now with noone raising this issue, which is a good sign!) Thanks,

[Elecraft] Re: IC-7800 vs K2

2004-06-26 Thread wayne burdick
Gene A. Williamson wrote: Looking at what I consider the three most important measurements of a receiver's contest performance -- BDR, Ip3, and IMD at 5khz spacing -- in the new ARRL review of the IC-7800, I read the K2 as superior in ALL THREE areas. Thank you, thank you, thank you, N6KR and

[Elecraft] Re: Eurasian ECN

2004-06-26 Thread wayne burdick
Thanks for giving this a good try, Dwayne. If I had a better antenna I would have attempted a check-in. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jun 26, 2004, at 11:34 AM, Dwayne Barbee wrote: Well we have another weekend of the Eurasian ECN in the books. Doc YI9RVT/KE4RVT --- http://www.elecraft.com

Re: Why not? (was: [Elecraft] Re: IC-7800)

2004-06-27 Thread wayne burdick
On Jun 27, 2004, at 12:51 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wayne, please take note. The KX1 pretty much defines the little end. Now how about a K3 with which to define the big end? I suggest a more ergonomic transceiver than the K2, covering contesters and DXers specific needs rather than

Re: [Elecraft] A small FD experience

2004-06-28 Thread wayne burdick
On Jun 27, 2004, at 1:57 PM, Tom Bosscher wrote: 10 watts into 20 feet of wire on the ground! ... I double-dare you to model this antenna in EZ-NEC, Tom ;) Congrats on your daring effort. Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___

[Elecraft] Re: FD W4ZV 1B QRP Single Op

2004-06-29 Thread wayne burdick
Hi Bill, Congratulations on your excellent showing on Field Day. With that many QSOs, I'm sure you'll do very well in your division. Yes, FD is a bit of work, but it's also a great chance to get outdoors and try your hand at emergency communication setup. I think you'll be back next year ;)

[Elecraft] Re: FD W4ZV 1B QRP Single Op

2004-06-29 Thread wayne burdick
On Jun 29, 2004, at 10:22 AM, Bill Tippett wrote: By the way, could you explain exactly what the K2's performance tradeoff is when using OPT - BATT? Does this give mainly less sensitivity or less dynamic range? It sounds like sensitivity to my ears so I left it set to OPT - PERF for the

Re: [Elecraft] N4BP Guano Reef Bashful Pervert's Field Day

2004-06-29 Thread wayne burdick
Nice work, Bob (et al)! Thanks for the report. Wayne N6KR On Jun 29, 2004, at 1:23 PM, Bob Patten wrote: TOTAL 1036 QSO's10,295 + 950 bonus points = 11,245 --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] Re: ECN Eurasia from the west end

2004-07-03 Thread wayne burdick
On Jul 3, 2004, at 9:24 AM, SP9NSV wrote: Taking part in ECN Eurasia for the first time, I worked the following Hi Kris ( Dwayne, etc.), It's great to see this Eurasian ECN activity. I'm hoping that conditions will be good enough for state-side checkins someday. I'll have to get to

[Elecraft] Re: KX1 and airport security

2004-07-06 Thread wayne burdick
Eric Ward wrote: Went through 2 airports (RDU and STL) this weekend. KX1+ ~60ft of 26 ga wire were in a Rubbermaid container, which I took out of my carry-on and put in bin to go through the x-ray. One screener asked me if it was an electronic device. No one opened the Rubbermaid box. I

[Elecraft] Re: KX1 antenna experiments

2004-07-08 Thread wayne burdick
On Jul 7, 2004, at 10:16 PM, Doug Forman wrote: I guess it's just interesting to me that the internal tuner does such a GREAT job matching the 135' slinky dipole on both 20 and 40 meters, but falls apart on 30 meters. It's also interesting to me that the internal tuner NICELY matches the

[Elecraft] 60-meter get-together tonight?

2004-07-08 Thread wayne burdick
I hear a few signals on 60 meters, but not a lot. It might be fun to pick a time to converge on one frequency and see what the band *really* sounds like when there's decent activity. It's like the 40-meter call to arms a few weeks ago, but channelized, which might make it easier ;) I'll

[Elecraft] 60-meter get-together again, 0130Z

2004-07-09 Thread wayne burdick
I worked one station on 60 last night after the posting. I'm game to try again tonight. Same time (0130) same channel (5346.5). Wayne On Jul 9, 2004, at 8:21 AM, Dave G. wrote: Wayne, If you meant Thursday night, the digest arrived after the event... :-\ If you mean tonight Friday

[Elecraft] Re: [XV60 upgrade

2004-07-11 Thread wayne burdick
Good idea, Dave. We should probably mention this in all of the manuals ;) Wayne On Jul 11, 2004, at 1:09 PM, Dave G. wrote: Wayne, Perhaps there should be a mention, somewhere in the XV60 manual, to re-tighten the PA nuts after operating for a while. While doing routine checking, I

[Elecraft] Re: Icom IC-7800 review

2004-07-20 Thread wayne burdick
On Jul 20, 2004, at 11:20 AM, Julian, G4ILO wrote: For ten thousand bucks it ought to have a button to control the reflectivity of the ionosphere. :-) And a compartment in the top for storage of your K2, K1, and KX1 ;) Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 3, Issue 24

2004-07-24 Thread wayne burdick
smart alecks... END of thread, thank you. Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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] Re: K1 Manual Errata Sheet - add these?

2004-07-24 Thread wayne burdick
END of this thread, too ;) Thanks, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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] Elecraft contributor scaling Wyoming peaks with KX1--could use help listening for him this week

2004-07-25 Thread wayne burdick
Hi All, Many of you know John Grebenkemper, KI6WX, mastermind of several improvements to the K2, designer of the Tandem Match, and frequent contributor to ham journals. John is an avid hiker, and embarked this weekend on a challenging trek into the mountains of Wyoming. He's in Pinedale

[Elecraft] need help listening for KI6WX (now)

2004-07-28 Thread wayne burdick
Tom, N0SS, and I are trying to copy KI6WX on 10108 kHz now (0200Z), then 14062 at 0215Z, then 7040 at 0230Z. Any help? tnx Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

[Elecraft] Elecraft KXPD1 paddle -- minor upgrade

2004-07-29 Thread wayne burdick
The KXPD1 is the custom paddle we supply for use with the KX1 transceiver. Many KXPD1 users have suggested that we supply a label to cover the soldered connections on the paddle's 1/8th inch plug. We have now done just that. It looks nicer than the exposed leads, and the leads are better

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Awards Announcement

2004-08-03 Thread wayne burdick
Larry, W2LJ, wrote: ...the Elecraft Ragchewer's Award snip I wanted to point out that this award was the great idea of Larry, himself--our new awards administrator. As you'll soon see, he did a beautiful job on the certificate. So: who will be the first to claim this highly-prized new

[Elecraft] SMT kits and Elecraft

2004-08-10 Thread wayne burdick
Regarding SMT (surface-mount technology): We will obviously have to use many more SMDs (surface-mount devices) in future kits. But they will all be pre-installed, with rare exceptions. While it is possible to install and remove SMDs by hand, it can require a lot of practice, patience, steady

[Elecraft] Re: XG1 and K2 Signal Tracing

2004-08-10 Thread wayne burdick
On Aug 10, 2004, at 6:04 PM, Tom Mc wrote: I've also built the XG1 signal generator and would like to trace the signal through my K2. Hi Tom, The signal put out by the XG1 is so low in amplitude that the only point in the circuit you can trace with it is the audio amplifier, and perhaps

Re: [Elecraft] First KX1 QSO

2004-08-17 Thread wayne burdick
Congratulations, Bill, and have fun with that KX1! 73, Wayne N6KR On Aug 17, 2004, at 4:59 AM, Bill or Lisa Shappley wrote: I guess I'll call it The Golden QSO, hi hi.SM3DBU on 14.061big fish story... --- http://www.elecraft.com ___

[Elecraft] best ultralightweight beach vertical?

2004-08-23 Thread wayne burdick
I was using a KX1 at the beach yesterday, with a Maldol 4-foot whip, and found myself wishing I had a longer radiator for beach outings. I'd like a multi-section or telescoping vertical that's 8 to 10' long, 0.5 or smaller in diameter, and most important, weighs just a few ounces. In a perfect

[Elecraft] Re: best ultralightweight beach vertical?

2004-08-23 Thread wayne burdick
Hi Doug, This sounds like a winner. I called them and found that the 10' version is just 3.1 oz. Thanks to everyone else who responded, too. 73, Wayne N6KR I have a 14' graphite panfish pole from Cabela's that weighs 6 or 7 ounces that might be of interest for this application. They sell

[Elecraft] Re: K2 ALC Anomaly Using PTT

2004-08-30 Thread wayne burdick
Roy Morris, W4WFB, wrote: Anyone who uses a K2/100 with a linear needs to know that the K2 ALC does not kick in if PTT is used and the K2 display is in the RF mode. Roy, Fortunately, this is definitely not the case. There is no relationship between SSB ALC action in the K2/100 (controlled

[Elecraft] Re: cold/power on/ transmit on/pa hot! software glitch?

2004-08-30 Thread wayne burdick
Stephen, I recently posted on this topic. It's worth a repeat -- see below. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * I recently discovered that a 20-amp power supply with poor power-up characteristics can cause some odd indications on power-up of the KPA100. These indications have been reported by several

[Elecraft] Re: low bat KX1

2004-09-22 Thread wayne burdick
On Sep 22, 2004, at 6:59 PM, MC Carpenter wrote: even with new batteries the low bat come up is this a adjustment problem or is a component not of the correct value Hi MC, The LO BAT warning threshold is programmable using the BAT menu entry. You may have it set too low. You can also

[Elecraft] Re: Fun QSO: 3000 miles, 1.5 watts, 4' whip, elevation delta 9998 feet

2004-09-28 Thread wayne burdick
On Sep 28, 2004, at 10:20 AM, Vic Rosenthal wrote: How far were you from the water, Wayne? Something worth mentioning is that performance of vertical antennas improves quite rapidly as you get very close to salt water -- even few meters makes a difference. The last time I went to a

[Elecraft] Re: Elk hair caddis KX1

2004-10-05 Thread wayne burdick
On Oct 5, 2004, at 10:26 PM, Dan Presley wrote: Just had to share with you all some fun I had on Monday.'wading mobile' Great story, Dan. If you have some photos, we could turn this into a great article for the Elecraft web site ;) 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com

[Elecraft] Pacificon kit-building forum this Saturday

2004-10-14 Thread wayne burdick
I'll be talking about kits and kit construction in a forum at Pacificon this Saturday, from 1:15-2:15 PM in the San Ramon room. Please pass this along to any of your friends, in-laws, offspring, etc., who might want to try their hand at our favorite activity. I'll bring lots of examples of

[Elecraft] Re: Mod for more AF gain on K2

2004-10-22 Thread wayne burdick
On Oct 22, 2004, at 1:17 PM, Mike S wrote: It seems that some people have problems with low audio out on some K2's. There was a recent thread where I mentioned that it may be possible to easily substitute an LM386 for the LM380 AF amp and get more gain. I'm happy to report that this works

[Elecraft] Re: Mod for more AF gain on K2

2004-10-22 Thread wayne burdick
of is in mobile or high-noise outdoor situations--such as Field Day with a generator nearby. Or in my rickety VW van at 60 MPH ;) 73, Wayne On Oct 22, 2004, at 5:06 PM, Mike S wrote: At 06:42 PM 10/22/2004, wayne burdick wrote... However, because of the problem with clipping at high signal levels

[Elecraft] Re: Putting the K2 in K2ZR/FD; 3rd in 1A-b

2004-11-03 Thread wayne burdick
Nice work, Mark! Several K2 users have mentioned how well the rig worked for them at Field Day. This is gratifying for Eric and me, since that's exactly what we designed it for :) Now if I could just get out of the lab and into the great outdoors more often 73, Wayne N6KR On Nov

[Elecraft] Re: Problems with K2 #4502 ??

2004-11-06 Thread wayne burdick
Hi Fred, Power output varies from K2 to K2, but if you feel that it's low, Gary can send you a list of things to check. Regarding the solar-charging issue: You can probably increase the output of the solar charger a bit. For example if there's a diode in series, you can replace it with a

[Elecraft] Re: Power lag after changing bands...

2004-11-09 Thread wayne burdick
Hi Tom, In CW mode, the K2's power output level is controlled in firmware. This allows us to preserve the rig's excellent keying waveform. It can take a few dits (or one dash, usually) to settle when you change bands. Most other rigs close the power-control loop using hardware. This can

[Elecraft] Elecraft kits make great gifts...updated buying guide now available

2004-11-19 Thread wayne burdick
Thinking about buying someone an Elecraft kit this holiday season? Hoping someone might be ordering one for you? Either way, please check out our concise guide to Elecraft products: http://www.elecraft.com/buyers_guide/Elecraft%20Options4.htm This guide is written for the many non-technical

[Elecraft] Re: KX1 Wind River Mountains

2004-11-28 Thread wayne burdick
John, KI6WX wrote: Last summer, I had several folks track my location as I solo hiked through the Wind River Mountains on an historical exploration trip. I used a KX1 to send out my evening GPS location. The historical results of that exploration are now posted on the web at:

[Elecraft] Re: Stupid C W question

2004-11-28 Thread wayne burdick
On Nov 28, 2004, at 7:08 AM, Dan Barker wrote: Does A4 mean 14 in Spanish? I hear Zones of A4 from EA7 stations. My map says 14 but my Español es muy stinko. Hi Dan, A4 is just a truncated-elements form of 14. Below is G0UKB's succinct explanation from a posting to our reflector on Nov.

[Elecraft] Re: purchase decision [K2/100 as ARES/ermergency rig]

2004-11-29 Thread wayne burdick
Hi Scott, Thanks for your interest in the K2/100. I'm sure you'll get many responses to your posting, but I thought I'd give you my perspective, too: I'm looking for a backup, portable, ares rig... I think you'll find the K2 well-suited to an ARES application. It's quite small, and

[Elecraft] Re: zero beat detector with KX1?

2004-12-01 Thread wayne burdick
Eric Ward wrote: I have been interested in building some version of a visual zero beat detector that uses a PLL tone-decoder IC for use with the KX1. I have read about the K2 guys using N0SS's PC board version of the circuit designed by KR5L. Has anyone tried it (or the Jackson Harbor

[Elecraft] Re: KX1 shares in Pedestrian Mobile WAS

2004-12-28 Thread wayne burdick
On Dec 23, 2004, at 8:57 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i just finished my Pedestrian Mobile WAS. All contacts were made using a 7 foot whip and drag wire counterpoise as Pedestrian Mobile... 20 States were worked on CW, hand holding my Elecraft KX1 Outstanding effort, Paul. You had a

[Elecraft] Re: Frustrated!

2005-01-08 Thread wayne burdick
On Jan 8, 2005, at 10:24 AM, Ed Palmer wrote: I still can't get this silly K2 to work on 20 and 30 meters. It appears to work well on all the other bands however. Hi Ed, Having built (and designed) many kits, I can empathize with your frustration at not being able to get part of it to work

[Elecraft] Re: Comparison

2005-01-13 Thread wayne burdick
On Jan 13, 2005, at 10:25 AM, William E. Twaddell wrote: I know I ask this before, but do not remember as response. Is there, was there, a K2 to Argonaut V side by side ever done? Hi William (Bill?), There probably are independent comparisons out there somewhere. Meanwhile, both the K2 and

[Elecraft] EQP pre-announcement

2005-01-14 Thread wayne burdick
Hi All, A few people have asked about this year's EQP (Elecraft QSO Party). We've tentatively settled on a contest period of 1500 Z March 12 to 1500 Z March 13. Final details will be posted here and on our web site soon. Of course it's impossible to find a weekend that isn't chock-full of

[Elecraft] Re: KX1: ATU and misc

2005-02-07 Thread wayne burdick
Hi Andrea, As the designer of the KX1 and options I thought I'd chip in here. 1) my G5RV, accidentally shortened because of a wind gust, cannot be tuned by my IC-736 in 30m while the KXAT1 happily reports a perfect match (r1.0). Is that plausible? Tuners in some commercial transceivers are

[Elecraft] Re: T1 Tuner [was: T-1 Tuner]

2005-02-07 Thread wayne burdick
Allow me to set the record straight. There is *no* hyphen in Elecraft T1 :) More later. 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list.

[Elecraft] Re: Bencher/Elecraft Hex Paddle Dust Cover

2005-02-09 Thread wayne burdick
On Feb 9, 2005, at 8:29 AM, Tony Martin W4FOA wrote: Hi Gang, I am SOOO pleased with my Bencher/Elecraft Hex paddle that I want to make sure it stays clean and pretty until I become a SK. Does anyone know of a source for a Paddle Dust Cover (plexiglass) for this jewel? I have been given

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft info [noise blanker technical detail]

2005-02-10 Thread wayne burdick
Hi Phil, I designed the KNB2 before the KNB1, and the KNB2 is the more versatile the two blankers. It also has more dynamic range, compatible with the K2's receiver. If your friend wants to use the KNB2 in his own design, he'll need to substitute discrete control signals for those that are

[Elecraft] Re: Automated BPL Interference Data Collection.

2005-02-12 Thread wayne burdick
On Feb 12, 2005, at 6:25 PM, Rich Lentz wrote: Perhaps the amateur radio telescope software would work. Look at this web page, http://radiojove.gsfc.nasa.gov/ they have a kit but why not use a K1 set to one (each for a day) QRP frequencies. More info here

[Elecraft] Re: Mystified with KPA 100 4 MHz audible tone

2005-02-14 Thread wayne burdick
On Feb 14, 2005, at 12:33 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I verified that I can in fact hear the two identical and separate tones by adjusting the trimmer C27 in the KPA 100. I am just not sure what the intent of the adjustment is other than to verify the two sources for the audio tone on 80

[Elecraft] Re: Wireless Mouse Wish List

2005-02-19 Thread wayne burdick
What's the maximum distance from paddle to receiver with this unit? I'd want something that would work from across the room (my computers are *not* right next to the ham gear) and with no limitation on the way the paddle could be oriented. I might even want to use it while walking from one

[Elecraft] Re: Question on Purchase of K2

2005-02-22 Thread wayne burdick
technical questions. 73, Wayne Burdick N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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

[Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: T1 Miniature Stand-Alone ATU

2005-02-28 Thread wayne burdick
Introducing the Elecraft T1 20-Watt Automatic Antenna Tuner and optional T1-FT817 Adapter Ever wish you had a pocket-sized, high-performance ATU to use with low-power 160 through 6-meter transceivers? The Elecraft T1 may be just what you've been waiting for. It's one-fourth the size of

[Elecraft] Elecraft T1 inside a Sierra (etc.)?

2005-02-28 Thread wayne burdick
Hi all, Someone just asked me if our new T1 ATU could be built into a Sierra. The answer most definitely yes. In fact it would fit into just about any 0.5 to 20-watt rig that I know of, including inside the battery compartment of an FT-817. (I'm pretty sure it would even fit into an SST :)

[Elecraft] Elecraft T1 ATU FAQ: #1 question answer

2005-02-28 Thread wayne burdick
Hi all, The frequently-asked-questions page for our new T1 antenna tuner will be up in a few hours. Meanwhile, by popular demand, here's the first Q, and first A. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * Q: How does the T1 compare to Elecraft’s other low-power ATUs – the KAT2, KAT1, and KXAT1? A: The T1 is

[Elecraft] Re: T1 antenna configurations (short whips, etc.)

2005-03-03 Thread wayne burdick
On Mar 3, 2005, at 1:37 AM, Julian, G4ILO wrote: What sort of antenna configurations will the T1 work with? Will it work with short whip antennas, such as you would use pedestrian mobile? How versatile is it compared to the KAT2? Hi Julian, I'll add your question (and the answer) to the

[Elecraft] Re: Mobile Antenna for KX1

2005-03-03 Thread wayne burdick
On Mar 3, 2005, at 9:59 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any suggestions for antennas to use for a KX1 from a vehicle? Any experiences folks have would be helpful...72, Ci Hi Ci, Operating at 4 watts with a short antenna is a challenge (and loads o' fun, pun intended). You'll want to use the

[Elecraft] Re: K2 - 2nd Xtal Filter

2005-03-05 Thread wayne burdick
On Mar 5, 2005, at 3:27 AM, Stewart Baker wrote: Anyone any experience of, or thoughts about adding another 3 crystals to the K2 2nd crystal filter ? Hi Stewart, The present 2-crystal filter (as on newer units, or older units with the 2nd XFIL mod) is very carefully designed to provide

[Elecraft] Elecraft T1 ATU passes brief stress-tests at 100 W

2005-03-05 Thread wayne burdick
The T1 is rated at 20 W SSB/CW and 10 W FM/AM/digital modes, but we wanted to make sure it could survive brief operation at much higher power levels. One of our field testers set up the tuner on all bands using three different antennas, then transmitted at 100 watts intermittently. As

Re: [Elecraft] Is s/n 5000 out?

2005-03-05 Thread wayne burdick
I got s/n 3000, Don. A customer will get s/n 5000 sometime soon, but I'm not sure who 73, Wayne N6KR On Mar 5, 2005, at 5:46 PM, W3FPR - Don Wilhelm wrote: Don't worry much about it - I would bet that someone at Elecraft will be getting SN 5000 - maybe Wayne - the plan was that he was to

[Elecraft] design challenge: KXPD1 paddle dock for the K2 tilt stand

2005-03-08 Thread wayne burdick
Our KXPD1 paddle for the KX1 would work very well with the K2 if it could be directly attached to one of the vertical arms of the K2's tilt stand. This would eliminate the need for a paddle with a heavy base during lightweight portable operation. What we'd need is a very stable bracket that

[Elecraft] Re: design challenge: KXPD1 paddle dock for the K2 tilt stand

2005-03-08 Thread wayne burdick
On Mar 8, 2005, at 4:16 PM, Gary Hvizdak wrote: What we'd need is a very stable bracket that grips the K2's tilt stand and acts as a physical and electrical dock for the KXPD1. What a neat idea! By when must designs be submitted in order for them to be considered? Gary, KI4GGX K2

[Elecraft] Yes! EQP-2005 is this weekend

2005-03-08 Thread wayne burdick
The Elecraft QSO Party -- pre-announced in January -- will indeed be happening this weekend from 1500 UTC Saturday (March 12) to 1500 Sunday. We'll have the rules page updated by tomorrow, along with an official and final announcement. The basic rules have not changed, but we'll add links to

[Elecraft] Re: design challenge: KXPD1 paddle dock for the K2 tilt stand

2005-03-09 Thread wayne burdick
Excellent suggestion, Michael! 73, Wayne On Mar 9, 2005, at 6:29 AM, Michael Babineau wrote: Wayne : Why not think big and add one more criteria : The base of the adaptor must be threaded to allow it to be attached to the base of KTS1 Wide range tilt stand for the K1. This should

[Elecraft] need help identifying all EQP-compatible logging programs

2005-03-09 Thread wayne burdick
If you are the author of any EQP-compatible software, please send me an e-mail as soon as possible. I'd like to make sure all such software is mentioned on our EQP page. Thanks, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] Elecraft QSO Party (EQP) March 12-13

2005-03-09 Thread wayne burdick
Please join us for the annual Elecraft QSO party this weekend, 1500Z March 12 (Saturday) to 1500Z March 13 (Sunday). It's open to everyone -- no Elecraft rig required. Complete rules can be found at http://www.elecraft.com/Awards/eqp_2005.htm This is a great time to break out the QRP

[Elecraft] Re: suggestions for EQP practice

2005-03-10 Thread wayne burdick
David wrote: May I suggest that we try to make the EQP contest unique among current contests by attempting to give actual (meaningful) signal reports. Because of the association of this content with QRP, the wholesale use of 5nn seems really quite out of place. It will also be good practice

[Elecraft] Re: Any update on T1 shipments

2005-03-10 Thread wayne burdick
On Mar 9, 2005, at 8:22 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Saw the 100W torture test. How long did it last before it fried? We didn't key down long enough to fry it. 10 or 20 seconds gets the transformers really warm, and they will require about that long to recover before you can do further

Re: [Elecraft] T1 and 50' end fed.

2005-03-10 Thread wayne burdick
On Mar 9, 2005, at 8:14 PM, Glen Torr wrote: Just ordered my T1 and was interested in the disposition and ground system of the 50' end-fed Wayne uses with no feed line, sounds really applicable to my home situation. I will be using it with my KX1. Hi Glen, I do a lot of experimenting

[Elecraft] Re: KAT100 Tuner and a Longwire

2005-03-10 Thread wayne burdick
On Mar 10, 2005, at 9:17 AM, Lee Buller wrote: I am not sure that this has been discussed before on the reflector, but will the KAT100 tune a longwire? Yes. You can connect it directly to the ATU using a binding-post adapter, or just wire up a PL-259's center pin to an alligator clip or to

[Elecraft] EQP reminder: starts tomorrow, 1500Z

2005-03-11 Thread wayne burdick
Just a quick reminder that the Elecraft QSO Party starts tomorrow at 1500 Z and runs through Sunday at the same time. The bands are open here today -- with any luck they will be tomorrow, too. Details at: http://www.elecraft.com/Awards/eqp_2005.htm I'll be trying to make QSOs on all

[Elecraft] EQP -- thanks for participating, and please send us your score

2005-03-13 Thread wayne burdick
I managed a couple of hours of EQP this year (more than usual), and conditions were quite decent. Even ran a few Q's in a rowalways a thrill for an antenna-challenged suburban QRP guy. Be sure to send your score to [EMAIL PROTECTED] before April 24. Also include any soapbox comments, but

[Elecraft] Elecraft/Bencher Hex Paddle Dust Covers are now available

2005-03-18 Thread wayne burdick
Tony, If your dust cover was made by Stan, K7NUU, then the URL is: http://www.radiocovers.com/elecraft.htm Stan just made a cover for my Hexkey that looks great. We'll be posting a photo of this cover on our Hexkey page, along with the link to Stan's site, on Monday. This is a great way

[Elecraft] Separate Groups: maybe someday, but not yet...

2005-03-20 Thread wayne burdick
Thanks for the interesting discussion, everyone. This issue has come up before, and we've concluded that creating separate lists might drain energy from what is at present a lively and diverse forum. We've achieved the critical mass needed to sustain community, and we'd hate to lose it. Of

Re: [Elecraft] kx1 log

2005-03-22 Thread wayne burdick
Hi RC, You'll find it at: http://www.elecraft.com/KX1/KX1.htm I'm not sure how many people have tried this method. I used it a lot during field testing of the KX1 and it's great for casual logging. 73, Wayne N6KR On Mar 22, 2005, at 8:04 PM, Robert Conley wrote: I'm most likely

[Elecraft] Elecraft Yahoo group?

2005-03-23 Thread wayne burdick
Folks who see value in creating a separate Elecraft group, for whatever reason, might consider looking at the Elecraft group on Yahoo. This group is intended to augment the Elecraft reflector, according to its summary. It doesn't have a lot of members right now, and I'm not sure what their

[Elecraft] Re: Help Identify a Balun

2005-03-24 Thread wayne burdick
On Mar 24, 2005, at 8:33 PM, Jeff Burns wrote: Ultra-Bal 2000 Model UV-1...? Hi Jeff, It's a 5-KW coax balun made in about 1988 by DKP, which may or may not still be in business. See this URL: http://lists.contesting.com/pipermail/towertalk/2003-April/055789.html 73, Wayne N6KR

[Elecraft] Re: Linus (The T1 Eating Maching) Update

2005-03-25 Thread wayne burdick
On Mar 25, 2005, at 11:39 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If he wasn't so darn cute and innocent looking I'd be mad. I guess we can add Dog-Proof! to the T1 spec sheet? Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] Re: T1 ERRATA

2005-04-01 Thread wayne burdick
On Apr 1, 2005, at 9:03 AM, W2AGN wrote: I was pleased to complete my T1 yesterday, after receiving a couple of missing 1/8 watt resistors from Elecraft. Everything worked right away. Happy Dance time.. Then today..I receive another envelope from Elecraft with Errata... John, Some kits

[Elecraft] Re: T1 @ 100W?

2005-04-01 Thread wayne burdick
The relays and inductors would have to be increased substantially in size. That's why a KAT100 is a lot bigger than a T1 ;) 73, Wayne On Apr 1, 2005, at 12:19 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Vic, K2VCO, asked: How hard would it be to beef up a T1 to handle 100W? A few extra cores, bigger

[Elecraft] Re: [T1

2005-04-04 Thread wayne burdick
On Apr 3, 2005, at 11:19 PM, Bill Scovell wrote: This is probably a question that Ron could answer before I trouble Sott or Brian. The one 20pF capacitor supplied with my T1 kit is a small NPO (black edge) device with no voltage marking, it looks like a 50V item to me but maybe the're

Re: [Elecraft] K2 mic hole plugs FOUND!

2005-04-05 Thread wayne burdick
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

[Elecraft] N5ESE's T1 review -- excellent, but one correction

2005-04-05 Thread wayne burdick
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:

[Elecraft] Rhythm the NY6Q Blues

2005-04-07 Thread wayne burdick
My favorite practice line went like this: Ben's best bent wire (leaving out the apostrophe, of course) But for the ultimate in Morse rhythm, brought to my attention by Ron, AC7AC, see: http://www.arrl.org/news/features/2005/01/15/1/ Click on the NY6Q Blues link. As a musician/ham, I

[Elecraft] OT: looking for a very lightweight telescoping mast -- preferably motorized

2005-04-11 Thread wayne burdick
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

[Elecraft] Re: KX1 shakedown

2005-04-12 Thread wayne burdick
Hi Lynn, Glad you like the KX1. A bit of opposite-sideband leak-through is typical for a 3-crystal I.F. filter. But I think you'll find that this rarely gets in the way of operating. When necessary you can increase the amount of opposite-sideband rejection by using a narrower setting of the

[Elecraft] Re: How are T1s built [WAS: Need winding machine?]

2005-04-13 Thread wayne burdick
Assembled T1's are built in California, not far from Elecraft World Headquarters near Santa Cruz. The trick is to make a lot of them at once ;) 73, Wayne N6KR On Apr 13, 2005, at 3:33 AM, Julian, G4ILO wrote: I was wondering much the same a couple of days ago, when trying to figure out

[Elecraft] Re: Fw: Need winding machine? END OF THREAD.

2005-04-13 Thread wayne burdick
On Wed, 13 Apr 2005, Julian, G4ILO wrote: Do you think it's appropriate to forward a spam message to a mailing list? Clearly, spam should not be forwarded. But just as clearly, Earl didn't know this was spam. He thought it was legitimate and that he was potentially doing someone on the

[Elecraft] KX1 losing its match (discussion and remedies)

2005-04-15 Thread wayne burdick
The KX1 should definitely not lose power output or the KXAT1 change its L-network settings under any normal circumstances. We've tested the tuner and the rig extensively, and I've never seen this happen. The first things that come to mind are intermittent component failures or power supply

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