[Elecraft] Elecraft: Learning CW
Many thanks for all the encouraging replies I've had about learning CW and hope to meet some of you guys on the air when condx improve. 73's Martin M0KWV K1 #1534 Why not take a look at our Web site? http://www.simoncarves.com * The information in this email and any attachments may contain privileged and/or confidential information intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If the reader of this email is not the intended addressee, or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the addressee, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify me by telephone or email and delete all copies immediately. * ___ 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] Spectrogram
http://www.n0ss.net/ Scroll down near the bottom of the page. Ken Kirkley wrote: Do I remember correctly that there is/was a free use version of Spectrogram for aligning the K2? If so, where can I download the program? -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.6.0 - Release Date: 3/2/2005 ___ 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
[Elecraft] Elecraft Product Selection ..Dummy Run..
Guy's... Can someone point me in the correct direction on this one Ifsomeone wanted to make a selection of say a... Fully Loaded K2 Transceiver...with the options of the users choice How...is this done on the website in the View Cart ...Check Out part... WITHOUT ACTUALLY ORDERING AT THE MOMENT..?? I.E . making a dummy run to try an assertain what the eventual cost would be..? On the Elecraft website, (from as far as I can see)...when a user tries to do a dummy run...I think that you may end upactually placing an order...and I dont want to do that just yet... Hope this is clear enough on what I am tryin to do Andy [EMAIL PROTECTED] ...I Just See It.!.. John A. Ross (RSD Communications circa 2004) A.R.S. GM0NWI QRP ..It is vain to do with more A Dis-Orientated Kiwi... K2 S/n 01432 Soon To Be On-Airwhat can be done with less.. In The Northern Hemisphere... GQRP No.9576 QRP-L No.2165 ARCI No.10561 Central Florida DX Association (CFDXA) Alaska QRP Club No.190 Flying Pigs QRP Club No. FP#-1061 ICQ No.31899603 ___ 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 Product Selection ..Dummy Run..
On Mar 9, 2005, at 9:04 AM, Andy GM0NWI wrote: Guy's... Can someone point me in the correct direction on this one Ifsomeone wanted to make a selection of say a... Fully Loaded K2 Transceiver...with the options of the users choice How...is this done on the website in the View Cart ...Check Out part... WITHOUT ACTUALLY ORDERING AT THE MOMENT..?? I.E . making a dummy run to try an assertain what the eventual cost would be..? On the Elecraft website, (from as far as I can see)...when a user tries to do a dummy run...I think that you may end upactually placing an order...and I dont want to do that just yet... I'm not seeing that. I went to the order page, checked a few items, clicked add to cart. The system then asked my zip code and shipping method. The next screen had my shopping cart with the items and the shipping and the grand total which seems to be what you are looking for unless I am misunderstanding. Only upon clicking Check out now is the next step reached, which still requires several more screens of selecting payment type and entering the credit card, etc etc. As a note to the Elecraft folks, it's a very nice cart system. Good luck! ___ 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] design challenge: KXPD1 paddle dock for the K2 tilt stand
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 hopefully be pretty easy to do. That way one adaptor allows the KXPD1 to be used on both K1 and K2 Rigs. Michael VE3WMB ___ 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 Q7 unstable resistance
MikeH wrote: Hello Group, The build for K2 #4661 continues... I am doing the final resistance check on p. 71 of the K2 manual (the RF board is basically complete now), and I am getting unstable readings on the Q7 collector. The readings are all above 500 ohms, as they should be, but they are constantly changing. Hopefully this is normal? I get the same sort of response on the Q8 collector (although it's not one of the resistance checks). All other readings are ok. Hi Mike. My K2, #4684 does the same thing and believe it caused by a cap charging from DMM current. As long as you don't show a short you should be OK. When you get to the next step of mounting the finals to the heatsink double and triple check to make sure the tabs of the transistors are flat and parallel to the heat sink and are slightly above the 2D connector between them. For me, the best way to make sure the thermal pads are installed correctly and will stay in place while installing the heatsink is to take the wide flat edge of the green alignment tool and gently smooth the pads down onto the transistors. Slight pressure only as you don't want to rip the pads. Once you've got the heatsink installed recheck the resistance on both Q7 and Q8 collectors to make sure you don't have a short. Good luck. -- R. Kevin Stover ACØH K2/100 #4684 Reclaim Your Inbox! http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird ___ 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 Product Selection ..Dummy Run..
Hi Andy, I've been doing this a whole lot lately leading up to my real order. Go to the elecraft.com order page and just check the boxes of the gadgets you're thinking about. When you click add to cart and then give your country mailing info, you're led to a page showing the cost including shipping price. But you still haven't placed an order since you haven't clicked on the check out now button (or even supplied your address credit card info) that's at the bottom of that page. My online credit card statement verifies I haven't inadvertently ordered a dozen K2's in my combo experiments. :-) Mike AB3AP Andy GM0NWI wrote on 03/09/05 09:04 ET: Guy's... Can someone point me in the correct direction on this one Ifsomeone wanted to make a selection of say a... Fully Loaded K2 Transceiver...with the options of the users choice How...is this done on the website in the View Cart ...Check Out part... WITHOUT ACTUALLY ORDERING AT THE MOMENT..?? ___ 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] CW
My favorite technique for building CW speed is to simply play a chosen CW frequency at a wide filter setting over the speaker daily while doing tedious and even hated things that don't require total concentration such as running the washing machine, paying bills, cleaning house, etc. The mind starts picking up words without even trying to. Then phrases. All without effort. This parallels how an infant picks up his first language. Henry AC5LA ___ 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] Re: design challenge: KXPD1 paddle dock for the K2 tilt stand
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 hopefully be pretty easy to do. That way one adaptor allows the KXPD1 to be used on both K1 and K2 Rigs. Michael VE3WMB --- 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] need help identifying all EQP-compatible logging programs
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 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 Beacon program
Hi In 2003 Tony Wells made a beacon program for the K2 , named Beacon Monster. I found a version 1.0 in my archive. I want to use it for some tests next saturday (march 12). The program works but a bit of finetuning would be nice. His side at blueyonder.co.uk , as mentioned by Google etc., seems down. Does anyone of you know if Tony ever published a higher version? best 73 Tom PC5D K2/100 2709 ___ 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] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 11, Issue 13
I recently (over Christmas) finished my present, a KX1 with 30m, ATU and key options, and have been working to get my CW speed up (now at about 10wpm). I learned it for my General exam, 27 years ago and have never used it on the air. I have found the program MRX http://www.mrx.com.au to be very nice. You can get a free license for a club, or the non registered version has most of the features you would need for working on your speed. Carl Message: 5 Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2005 08:52:34 + From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft: Learning CW To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Many thanks for all the encouraging replies I've had about learning CW and hope to meet some of you guys on the air when condx improve. 73's Martin M0KWV K1 #1534 Why not take a look at our Web site? http://www.simoncarves.com * The information in this email and any attachments may contain privileged and/or confidential information intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If the reader of this email is not the intended addressee, or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the addressee, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify me by telephone or email and delete all copies immediately. * -- ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft You must be a subscriber to post. Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com End of Elecraft Digest, Vol 11, Issue 13 -- - . Dr. Carl S. Brandon N1BCD ._|_. E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --\(o)/-- 3071 South Randolph Road ./!\. Randolph Center, Vermont 05061-9734 N9338X USA Tel: 802-728-9947 PGP 2048 BIT D-H Key ID: 0x8D223971 Fingerprint:6FB4 266B 26B7 DB8C D1CF 5247 E589 E8AE 8D22 3971 For my PGP Public Keys and Geek Code: see my homepage: http://www.sover.net/~cbrandon/cbrandon/ - ___ 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 Beacon program
Tom, Yes he has a new version as of a few days ago. I have it and have been using it to test an EH antenna vs a standard 1/4 wave vertical. You can contact Tony at [EMAIL PROTECTED] and ask for a copy. He has made it available to the EH antenna group. At 12:19 PM 3/9/2005, you wrote: Hi In 2003 Tony Wells made a beacon program for the K2 , named Beacon Monster. I found a version 1.0 in my archive. I want to use it for some tests next saturday (march 12). The program works but a bit of finetuning would be nice. His side at blueyonder.co.uk , as mentioned by Google etc., seems down. Does anyone of you know if Tony ever published a higher version? best 73 Tom PC5D K2/100 2709 73, Chas, W1CG ___ 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] EPA QRP Club Polar Bear Moonlight Madness Operating Schedule!
Hello all, Take a look at the Pulpit Rock Polar Bears Tentative Operating Schedule! Look for us on March 25th! http://www.wa3wsj.com/files/PolarBear2005.html 72, Ed, WA3WSJ Polar Bear #1 ___ 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] VCO Alignment issue
K2 s/n 4276 VCO Alignment (p61) VFO set at 4000 kHz @R30 left side = 0.018 vdc L30 verified as a 4.7 uH T005Z C72 verified as a 270 pF 271 Rewound T5 verified primary = 16 turns verified secondary = 4 Adjusting L30 has no effect on R30 voltage reading. Please advise. Thank You William Smith KC4WVL ___ 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 (EQP) March 12-13
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 gear, have fun, and possibly earn an Elecraft WAS or CC award. 73, Wayne, N6KR Eric, WA6HHQ --- 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 Receiver Instability
My K2/100 #1130 has developed an odd instability. When first turned on, the receiver seems unable to lock on frequency, so that CW signals have a warble to them. After a few seconds to a minute or more, the receiver stabilizes. The instability returns after each band change and often occurs when I change the XFIL setting. I don't know if this condition manifests itself in the transmitted signal. I need to take the unit apart to check mechanical/electrical connections prior to my using it as my mobile rig in the Wisconsin QSO Party this coming Sunday. Do any of you kind souls have an idea where I should concentrate my trouble-shooting efforts? I receive postings in digest mode, so direct e-mail as well as posts to the reflector would be most appreciated. I'll endeavor to inform the group of the outcome. Best regards, Todd N9NE ___ 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 Receiver Instability
My best guess is that you neglected to solder a pin or have a cold solder joint on U4 - the PLL synthesizer. Quite often an un-soldered pin will work for a year or more, then oxidation causes it to go intermittent and then not work at all. Check solder connections for the parts on the top half of sheet 1 of 4 of RF Board. Next I would check voltages and that should give you an idea of where there could be a problem. Rich, KE0X ___ 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 Product Selection ..Dummy Run..
Don't worry, Wayne does not mind if you order a dozen K2s at a time! Kevin. KD5ONS On Wed, 09 Mar 2005 09:45:35 -0500, Mike Markowski [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My online credit card statement verifies I haven't inadvertently ordered a dozen K2's in my combo experiments. :-) Mike AB3AP -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.7.0 - Release Date: 3/8/2005 ___ 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
[Elecraft] Let me build a K2 for you.
I have built 80 of them so far, and all of the other Elecraft kit. Let me build one for you. my prices are reasonable, and you get a finished radio ready for fun. Emial me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] 73 Alan W1HYV ___ 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] Let me build a K2 for you.
You evidently get great pleasure in building Elecraft rigs, Alan, but do bear in mind that you could be depriving others of that pleasure. Much of the enjoyment of building an Elecraft rig is the great achievement in working stations on equipment one has built oneself. Anyone can go out and buy a black box and just plug it in and use it, but one important facet of amateur radio is then missing. Having said that, some people may feel incompetent in building equipment, perhaps due to some infirmity, in which case you are doing a fine job and providing and excellent service. Keep up the good work. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] said I have built 80 of them so far, and all of the other Elecraft kit. Let me build one for you. my prices are reasonable, and you get a finished radio ready for fun. Emial me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] 73 Alan W1HYV ___ 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] N4PY control software
Here is an Elmer squared needing help to make software do its job on the K2. A large part of the problem is Iamuneducated in Windows as well. I throw a party for myself whenever I successfully Download the shortest of files. Not many parties! The K2 is working well probably as I don't ask too much of it but if I hear 'em I can work 'em. And I have no goals for numbers or contests, I just like to chat. 73 Earl W7TK ___ 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] Any update on T1 shipments
Awaiting my assembeld T1. I feel the extra $20 for asembled and tested is worth it. Saw the 100W torture test. How long did it last before it fried? ___ 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
