RE: [Elecraft] New Elecraft product to be shown at RadioFest on Saturday
Darn it, why is it that I just always manage to buy a new gadget the day before Wayne and the gang unwails a new product. I have a LDG AT-100 pro coming my way and Wayne is about to give a talk on automatic antenna tuners! Got a Sierra (Only consolation is that Wayne designed it) three days before the KX-1 was announced. Erik - OZ1ES ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] New Elecraft product to be shown at RadioFest on Saturday
Darn it, why is it that I just always manage to buy a new gadget the day before Wayne and the gang unwails a new product. I have a LDG AT-100 pro coming my way and Wayne is about to give a talk on automatic antenna tuners! Don't fee bad Erik -- my KX1, K1 *and* K2 all arrived the very day of his announcement. ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft QSO Party
Hi, I don't find any 2005 Info on the Elecraft QSO Party at Rules: http://www.elecraft.com. If someone has them, please send me a copy and I'll pass it on to the TCG folks. Maybe I can scare up a few more participants. 73, Julius n2wn k2/100 #3311 ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Transmitting on Power up
Hello; New to list and just at alignment and test part III, page 74. I have been getting exceleent suggestions from Gary at Elecraft but was wondering if any of you had any similiar problems. When I power up to do the test on Page 74 My rig is keyed up. Power output is 4 watts. Even when I reset using 456 at power up, same thing. Another Ham Chuch had diode d1 in the TR switch backwards that produced this same problem, I checked mine and all is well. Up to this point all alignment and tests worked perfectly, and assembly smoothly. I am using Torroids from the torrid Guy. I know that I will have to go back and set everthing else back up since I did a reset but this power output thing is preventing that. I also do not have the key closed on the Transcceiver and have measured the required 84K to ground to verify that this is so. Curious though if I hit the XFIL button to so to FL2, 3 or 4, The rig acts normally and all functions work and the power output stops, and the rig works peerfectly. But when reset and it goes to startup I see Elecraft for 2 seconds, followed by the keyer speed and PO=0.1 even though the power output is 4 watts at this stage. Any help would sure be wonderful thanks to all 73 Bruce N9BX ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft QSO Party
Julius, IF I have an antenna of sorts back up and IF I can operate and IF non-US stations can join in, would like to play for a while. When is it? Rules yes please. 73, Geoff. GM4ESD - Original Message - From: J F [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, February 25, 2005 3:15 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft QSO Party Hi, I don't find any 2005 Info on the Elecraft QSO Party at Rules: http://www.elecraft.com. If someone has them, please send me a copy and I'll pass it on to the TCG folks. Maybe I can scare up a few more participants. 73, Julius n2wn k2/100 #3311 ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[HFpack] New Elecraft product wild guess
Hi All, I'm taking a wild guess! An external autotuner! Dave W7AQK - Original Message - From: wayne burdick If you're within driving range of Monterey, CA, on Saturday, please stop by RadioFest. We'll have a new product with us at the show that will be of interest to QRPers, HF Pack ops, or anyone who has an HF to 6-m rig in the 0.5 to 20-watt class. The product will be announced and described in detail next week. http://www.hfpack.com -- = ALWAYS SNIP, DELETE, or EDIT the ORIGINAL MESSAGE before sending. All messages should be friendly and helpful. Sign your message with your NAME and CALLSIGN. HFPACK SATURDAY-SUNDAY NET SCHEDULE= 1630z and 2230z UTC on 14342.5 kHz USB (Worldwide) 0200z UTC on 5371.5kHz USB (USA) -- This is a private communication intended only for members of HFpack. -- To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hfpack/ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Elecraft] KX1 Batteries
Is it practical to substitute a 9 volt battery for one bank of 3 AA batteries in the KX1? I think it would fit mechanically but do not know the difference in amp-hour rating between the 9 volt and the AA cells.Jack NI8N ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 vs. TT OMNI VI+
I don't have a K2 yet but considering to obtain it very soon. I would be interested to know if some reflectees compared receiver performace of the TT Omni VI+ and K2 (DR for 2 kHz spacing and phase noise, birdies etc). Another point of interest is the QSK - I know that the QSK of K2 is good but not astonishing, I am interested on QSK at 40+ wpm. What is the upper QSK limit? Apologies for bandwidth, 73 Martin, OK1RR ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 vs. TT OMNI VI+
Martin Kratoska wrote: Another point of interest is the QSK - I know that the QSK of K2 is good but not astonishing, I am interested on QSK at 40+ wpm. What is the upper QSK limit? Hi Martin, The QSK at that speed may allow you to hear between characters, depending upon your spacing! You will not hear between dits above about 20 wpm. There is a modification to improve this slightly. The QSK of the basic K2 is quite smooth and not clicky. If you add the DSP or KPA100 you may have to make some minor modifications to keep it that way. My other rig is a TS850S. In comparison, the 850 is much faster, but the K2 is much more comfortable to use in QSK mode, especially on a crowded band. The 850's QSK becomes noisy when there are a lot of signals close in frequency. My choice is the K2. All of the mods I've mentioned can be found at http://www.qsl.net/la3za/K2/mod.html -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Transmitting on Power up
Bruce, The Power indication that you see when powering on the K2 is the 'Power requested' setting of the power control pot, not the power output (4 watts) that you are currently obtaining - so that is a non-problem, it will take care of itself after the real problem has been solved. There is no proper relationship between the XFIL selection and transmit state - but --- The only thing I can see in the schematic that MIGHT cause such a problem is a short between the V BIAS-XFIL signal and the VALC signal lines - check the resistance between Control Board P2 pins 30 and pin 32 and between RF Board J7 pins 30 and 32, if you find a low or zero resistance look carefully for a solder bridge between those two pins. If that doesn't solve the problem we will just have to take things one step at a time to find it. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- New to list and just at alignment and test part III, page 74. I have been getting exceleent suggestions from Gary at Elecraft but was wondering if any of you had any similiar problems. When I power up to do the test on Page 74 My rig is keyed up. Power output is 4 watts. Even when I reset using 456 at power up, same thing. Another Ham Chuch had diode d1 in the TR switch backwards that produced this same problem, I checked mine and all is well. Up to this point all alignment and tests worked perfectly, and assembly smoothly. I am using Torroids from the torrid Guy. I know that I will have to go back and set everthing else back up since I did a reset but this power output thing is preventing that. I also do not have the key closed on the Transcceiver and have measured the required 84K to ground to verify that this is so. Curious though if I hit the XFIL button to so to FL2, 3 or 4, The rig acts normally and all functions work and the power output stops, and the rig works peerfectly. But when reset and it goes to startup I see Elecraft for 2 seconds, followed by the keyer speed and PO=0.1 even though the power output is 4 watts at this stage. Any help would sure be wonderful thanks to all 73 Bruce N9BX ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Transmitting on Power up
Hi Bruce, If the Alignment Part II passed o.k. my suggestion would be to start from page 65 and check and double-check each step and part installed. I have had to do that before, and have almost always found something I did wrong. It may take some time, but you're not getting anywhere right now anyway:-) Just approach it as though you just started on page 65 and don't assume anything. Hope this will help... been there, done that! 73, Mark W5EZY __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] ECN/30 - Success!? (I think)
What about the 0200 net, Daniel? Or didn't it count since I was the only check-in and was running a TT Argonaut? hi. I enjoyed working someone using a K2 and hearing what it sounded like as I hope to build one soon. 73, Dave N7AF ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] I will have to catch the next one
Sorry that I missed the elekraft sked/contest. When is the next one. I will have my K2 ready to go. Is there a general elekraft ham freq.? ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Looking for local K2 ops
Just wanted to get reports of how my SSB board in my K2 sounds. I would like to set up a sked for 20M phone contacts. I did a little tweaking. I am using 2.2khz wide SSB. I hope to work the CW skeds in the future. However the times choosen, I am at work. 73 de MIKE WA2JJH ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] (no subject)
QRZ has banned many people at the whim of the owner. I choose have my call removed. QRZ is not a rep of the FCC. Goto the FCC website for verification. ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] I will have to catch the next one
The Elecraft CW Net announcements are sent out each Saturday and the two nets are run on Sunday evenings. Hopefully you don't have to work then. Please join us : Monday z (Sunday 4pm PST) 14050 kHz Monday 0300z (Sunday 7pm PST) 7045 kHz Visit our web site: http://ecn.visionseer.com/ for net details. I clipped that from my regular announcement. Please join us when you have time off work. All are welcome and any code speed is accommodated as per standard amateur operating procedure. Standard net protocols are followed so if you have been in any traffic nets or MARS nets or ARES nets you will know the procedure. Any CW rig is fine as is any power level. My wetware AGC has limits though :) I keep my headphones back a bit so when the stacked Yagis running 1.5 kW come on board I don't feel my eardrums touch! But even the KX1s at 3 watts can get pretty loud. 73, Kevin. KD5ONS (Elecraft CW Net NCS) On Fri, 25 Feb 2005 14:13:25 EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry that I missed the elekraft sked/contest. When is the next one. I will have my K2 ready to go. Is there a general elekraft ham freq.? -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.5.0 - Release Date: 2/25/2005 ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [HFpack] New Elecraft product wild guess
...plus a Lithion-Ion rechargable battery to power your rig... Mike N2MS http://www.hfpack.com -- = ALWAYS SNIP, DELETE, or EDIT the ORIGINAL MESSAGE before sending. All messages should be friendly and helpful. Sign your message with your NAME and CALLSIGN. HFPACK SATURDAY-SUNDAY NET SCHEDULE= 1630z and 2230z UTC on 14342.5 kHz USB (Worldwide) 0200z UTC on 5371.5kHz USB (USA) -- This is a private communication intended only for members of HFpack. -- To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hfpack/ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[Elecraft] Polar Bear Moonlight Madness Hat!
Hello all, I had a Pulpit Rock Polar Bear Hat made for me. If any other Polar Bear or any op who made a contact with a Polar Bear want to buy one, just send me an email with your call. Check out all the info and the graphic on my website. I don't have any relationship with the company that makes the hats. http://www.wa3wsj.com/files/PolarBear2005.html 72, Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] New KX1 Safety Lanyard
i have made a new safety lanyard for my KX1. i dropped mine on a rock once and but it survived. The old safety lanyard i had was attached under the knurled case thumb screw. The attachment at this point kept working loose and i lost a few thumb screws in the snow. Now i have the new safety lanyard crimped to a 7/16 Ring Tongue Lug and it fits over the BNC connector. Just find a nice big ring tongue lug that fits over the BNC connector and crimp it to a 4 foot cord. The lug is easy to put on and take off by tilting it. It will catch the KX1 even if there is no mating BNC connector attached. Send me an email if you would like to see a picture. Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
FW: [Elecraft] Looking for local K2 ops
Local to where? Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 with KDSP2 er, ahhh , that microphone thingy. snipJust wanted to get reports of how my SSB board in my K2 sounds./snip ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] New KX1 Safety Lanyard
Paul W0RW wrote: i have made a new safety lanyard for my KX1... i have the new safety lanyard crimped to a 7/16 Ring Tongue Lug and it fits over the BNC connector The lug is easy to put on and take off by tilting it. It will catch the KX1 even if there is no mating BNC connector attached. --- Paul, if I understand your description correctly, then the KX1 is being carried by the BNC connector when it's held by the lanyard. The BNC connector is *not* connected to the case. It is only soldered to pads at one end of the PC-board inside. I would expect that you are in serious danger of breaking the PC board if much strain is applied to the BNC connector. Ron AC7AC ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: FW: [Elecraft] Looking for local K2 ops
Dan, It gets awfully tiring saying dah-di-dah-dit dah-dah-di-dah di-dah-dah dah-dah-dit di-di-di-di-dah di-di-dit dah-di-dah over and over again. I would get rid of that mike thingy and spring for a nice set of paddles ;) Kevin. KD5ONS On Fri, 25 Feb 2005 16:20:08 -0500, Dan Barker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Local to where? Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 with KDSP2 er, ahhh , that microphone thingy. snipJust wanted to get reports of how my SSB board in my K2 sounds./snip -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.5.0 - Release Date: 2/25/2005 ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: RE: [Elecraft] New KX1 Safety Lanyard
Hi Ron, No this is a safety lanyard... i hand hold the KX1. i agree it would not be a good idea to use the BNC connector for a support line. ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] SSB testing
Who wanted to test k2's ssb. I need to do mine also. Name a freq on 20 or 15. - - - - W5KDJ - Wayne Ex: SV0WWW - TF2WJN --.- .-. .--. .--. --.- .-. --.- - - -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.5.0 - Release Date: 2/25/2005 ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: RE: [Elecraft] New KX1 Safety Lanyard
Hi Ron, No this is a safety lanyard... i hand hold the KX1. i agree it would not be a good idea to use the BNC connector for a support line. --- I understand. But which is worse, a dent in the case, perhaps, from bouncing off of a rock or the likelihood of a broken PC board from it being caught by the lanyard attached to the antenna connector? What I'd like to see is something like the soft, protective holster that Fluke makes for their DMM's. Bright yellow is good too, to help find the KX1 in the bushes after it takes a tumble! Hmmm... I wonder if Fluke makes a DMM the size of a KX1? Ron AC7AC ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] SSB testing
Wayne W5KDJ wrote: Who wanted to test k2's ssb. I need to do mine also. Name a freq on 20 or 15. --- Y'know the only time I've been on SSB is to check my filter alignment! Maybe we need a K2 SSB party G. Ron AC7AC ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] mISUNDERSTANDING NOT TO BE PUBLISHED
A few elekraft hams wanted to know why I would not come up on a QRZ search. I did reply directly to them, and not the K2 site. I just got about 6 emails telling me I was removed? They came from hams. About 2000 have been banned from QRZ on the mere whim of the owner of that site. I understand if elekraft must have a nuetral position. I simply stated why I do not come up on a QRZ search. I have held commercial FCC and Ham Lics for 30 years. This communication is not for publication, but for clarification. If FRED is a friend of yours...well what can I say ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft QSO Party
Julius, Thanks much. Comment re suggestd 40m CW frequencies. 7033 up to 7040 usually full of RTTY. 7040 up SSB , especially S.America and Russia at times that 40m path open to West Coast US. If I can get on will search above DX alley i.e. 7015 \to 7028kHz. If no bad QRM will check 7040 plus minus. SSB 40m OK, we will find a gap- 73, Geoff GM4ESD From: J F [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 25, 2005 8:30 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft QSO Party EQP Logging Software: Windows Version by Toby, DJ7MGQ (be Palm OS Version: Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] SSB Testing
Hi all: With respect to those asking for SSB testing or checkouts or just wishing to make an Elecraft phone contact . . . there is nothing like the present! I am on 18157.5 right now with my K2/100 and would be happy to talk to/help anyone who might like to come up between now 23:30z (or when this appears on the list) and say 00:30z (2/26/05), Friday afternoon on the West Coast. This is an HFpack frequency, so there might be other low power, portable or bicycle mobile stations around. No problem if no one shows up, I'll just crawl back to the safe world of CW :) 73 John, N6JW ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] mISUNDERSTANDING NOT TO BE PUBLISHED
WA2JJH wrote: A few Elecraft hams wanted to know why I would not come up on a QRZ search. ... --- Actually your call and name does come up on QRZ. For address it says withheld by request, that's all. A lot of ops don't realize they can search for any US Ham by going directly to the FCC database. It sez your are in New York City, N.Y. The search engine is available at: http://tinyurl.com/oeuo That's a shortened URL that will take you there. The full URL is: http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/searchLicense.jsp Either one will work as long as the longer one isn't truncated by line wrapping. Ron AC7AC ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Update SSB roundup and/or test
My main interest was the SSB audio differences between lets say the first SSB K2's , my self modified 3155, and 4000+ models. I have a 1.07 rev SSB chip. Some early #3000's may have earlier chips. I have not asked for any audio checks from any of the 100+ QSO's. Nobody I worked had a K2. I reasoned if I did not get any complaints using 4:1 compression with the older 2.2 khz wide filter, I had good audio. I would like to see how my audio sounds to a fellow K-2 and also try a 50W amp for 20M only I built. I will be on 14.155-178 on Saturday after 2 PM EST. I also wanted to see if the SSB filter mod is for me or not. I found on RX it really works very well on 1.8Khz for RX this is good. I find not having PBT not such a loss with good 1.8KHZ filtering. ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] SSB Testing
Well, 17 meters is open here on the West Coast. Worked 4 stations, but none with K2's. I'll stay on for another half hour till 01:00z Stations worked thus far: KA0GEC W2LO KD5TXO (10w) W9CWA Give it a go if you like (the mike will not bite. . . as long as you are not trying to load up a wet noodle :) 73 John, N6JW ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft QSO Party
Geoff, I'll watch for you up there. Will try a little 80M as well, may be tough QRP, or full of surprises! 73, Julius n2wn --- Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Julius, Thanks much. Comment re suggestd 40m CW frequencies. 7033 up to 7040 usually full of RTTY. 7040 up SSB , especially S.America and Russia at times that 40m path open to West Coast US. If I can get on will search above DX alley i.e. 7015 \to 7028kHz. If no bad QRM will check 7040 plus minus. SSB 40m OK, we will find a gap- 73, Geoff GM4ESD From: J F [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 25, 2005 8:30 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft QSO Party EQP Logging Software: Windows Version by Toby, DJ7MGQ (be Palm OS Version: Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] mISUNDERSTANDING NOT TO BE PUBLISHED
On Fri, Feb 25, 2005 at 04:07:23PM -0800, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: A lot of ops don't realize they can search for any US Ham by going directly to the FCC database. It sez your are in New York City, N.Y. The search engine is available at: http://tinyurl.com/oeuo That's a shortened URL that will take you there. The full URL is: http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/searchLicense.jsp Either one will work as long as the longer one isn't truncated by line wrapping. A bit easier to use is http://www.wm7d.net. Another is http://callsign.ualr.edu/callsign.shtml. 72, Bob, N7XY ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Update SSB roundup and/or test
This sounds like a purely subjective form of 'testing' to me. There are too many variables to make a good judgement of one's audio quality. -- The position of the transmit passband with respect to the audio frequencies being transmitted is a large factor (FL1 BFO adjustment). -- The width of the transmitted passband is a secondary factor. -- The perception of the listener for 'what sounds right' may differ from your interpretation. The best way to test your transmit audio is to listen to it on a second reciever (with the K2 operating into a dummy load and the other receiver having adequate attenuation so it is not overloaded). Record your transmitted signal and play it back to hear just how you sound - you may even have another person who knows how your voice sounds normally listen since we seldom really know what we ourselves sound like. Using these same techniques, you can properly evaluate changes that you make. You can get good intelligible audio at most any bandpass width if the demodulated audio contains the audio frequencies required for best intelligibility of your own voice - each voice is a bit different in that respect. If you want information on the critical audio frequencies for intelligibility and fidelity, check out some of the articles that Bob Heil has published - there was one good one in QEX a while back (Google may show you some of them). I have no direct relationship with Bob Heil, I just feel he knows his products and audio technology quite well as it applies to Amateur Radio. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- My main interest was the SSB audio differences between lets say the first SSB K2's , my self modified 3155, and 4000+ models. I have a 1.07 rev SSB chip. Some early #3000's may have earlier chips. I have not asked for any audio checks from any of the 100+ QSO's. Nobody I worked had a K2. I reasoned if I did not get any complaints using 4:1 compression with the older 2.2 khz wide filter, I had good audio. I would like to see how my audio sounds to a fellow K-2 and also try a 50W amp for 20M only I built. I will be on 14.155-178 on Saturday after 2 PM EST. I also wanted to see if the SSB filter mod is for me or not. I found on RX it really works very well on 1.8Khz for RX this is good. I find not having PBT not such a loss with good 1.8KHZ filtering. ___ 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: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
