Re: RE: [Elecraft] K2 4498
. snip .. We have had several people report that 2SC1969s obtained in EU did not work well. I don't know why. We use only Mitsubishi brand 2SC1969 transistors, obtained from RF Parts. . snip .. Well Gary I did not have any idea about this 2SC1969 european problem. It's curious because the one I triyed to use where also Mitsubishi brand but they where really not working. The drive was the same but the output was max 1.5 w on 80 m and less and less going up in frequency - So I endes up with 6 2sc1969 dead and not output till I received the package from Wayne place !!! Thank again Gary for your help. BCNU 72 F5UL/Bob ___ 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] Resistor Color Coder
A while back there was a discussion on resistor color coding, Ran across this link. A freeware program, it's kind of neat. Win XP would not run it but it ran on my Win 98 machine. Check it out at: www.schematica.com Tony W7GO It worked FB under XP here. Cool! K3UJ ___ 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] get what you ask for: power-out resolution
Gary pointed me to: http://www.elecraft.com/Apps/Power_Control_Mod.html and also said, ...there is an optimum value of R98 for any specific K2 that will allow the best power control resolution. Basically, it allows the 8 bit DAC (U8 on the control board) to use more of its maximum possible 256 bits of control. This is cool! Tweakage for my specific rig...The closest I had was a 5K pot, and I fiddled with it a bit, but couldn't get a truly satisfactory result with 10W on 10M, because, I think, my dummy load is only for 5W. I finally went to 40M, and tested to see the highest value that would give me near what I requested as power-out, but since the suggested value of the pot was 1K, I didn't exceed that. I wound up replacing the 270 ohm R98 with a 1K, and now I'm well-pleased; getting just a few tenths of a watt over the requested power level on all bands. LL/K3ESE K2 4442 K1 379 KX1 11 __ 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
[Elecraft] KIO2 and K60XV pecking order.
By Ivan G3IZD. I am awaiting delivery of the above in preparation for building the 2m transverter. Is there a logical order in which to install and test these when construction is complete. Incidentally, filter alignment using Spectrograph was most rewarding, especially on the narrower CW settings and CW rev. Ivan G3IZD K2 S/N 4555 ___ 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] KIO2 and K60XV pecking order.
KIO2. The K60XV is not needed for the Elecraft transverters. Take a look at one of the transverter manuals for more information on connecting things. On Apr 27, 2005, at 6:00 AM, Ivan Davies wrote: By Ivan G3IZD. I am awaiting delivery of the above in preparation for building the 2m transverter. Is there a logical order in which to install and test these when construction is complete. Incidentally, filter alignment using Spectrograph was most rewarding, especially on the narrower CW settings and CW rev. Ivan G3IZD K2 S/N 4555 - Jack Brindle, W6FB - ___ 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] Favorite K2 Remote Program?
Now that I have the KIO2 installed I'm anxious to test it out. I see quite a long list of programs that provide support for the K2. Just wondering what is your favorite such program and why? I don't (at least initially plan to) do remote control over the network, but that would be slick someday (would I get any work done then?). I mostly would be interested in controlling various features of the radio, some of which may be easier via computer control than from the front panel, ability to grab the frequency mode for logging, and set up scanning parameters (upper/lower frequency limits or scanning memories). I also plan to use computer interface to a Rigblaster for PSK31. Was planning on running the latest version of DigiPan, but I see that Ham Radio Deluxe has it built in as well. I've heard great things about HRD. Do folk here concur? Thanks for your input! Mark, NK8Q K2 #4786 ___ 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] RigBlaster/K2 PSK31/PropNet^31
I just sent out a note to the list and commented that I planned to use RigBlaster with the K2. I have Heil microphones so have already changed R14 to increase the gain and that seems to work well. Two issues. First, I noticed RF on 160m to 40m when using the microphones into the Rigblaster. I performed the ground modification of the 8 pin microphone connector and that solved the problem on all bands when the microphones are plugged directly into the K2 front panel, however if I have them plugged into the RigBlaster and then use the 8 pin modular connector (RJ-45?) cable to the 8 pin mic connector on the K2 I still have RF issues on 160 80m (at least one try on 40m it was okay). I did a similar mod to the 8 pin mic connector on the front panel of the RigBlaster but it didn't help at all. I'm thinking that the cable from the RigBlaster to K2 may not be well shielded, or at least not well grounded at the back panel of the RigBlaster. Anyone else have this experience as well? I was thinking of using a braided shield removed carefully from some RG-8 to slide over the top of that cable and connect to the metal microphone outer shell and if necessary to a ground lug on the back of the RigBlaster. Second issue. With the mod on the SSB board of R14 from 1k to 10k for increased gain for my Heil microphones I'm concerned about overdriving the input from the soundboard output. Maybe I should put in a voltage divider dedicated in the cable assembly from the audio out of the sound board to the RigBlaster. Any thoughts or experience out there with that? I was thining of setting up PropNET^31 to use the K2 for a smart beacon during potential E-skip openings on 10m. Since I'm away from home more than I can be home to operate, it would put the K2 to work for some benefit to all even while I'm at work. I know that PropNet is fairly new, but anyone else out there doing this with their K2 yet? Thanks! Mark, NK8Q K2 #4786 ___ 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] Favorite K2 Remote Program?
On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 10:39:22 -0500 (CDT), [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've heard great things about HRD. Do folk here concur? YES! See my review on eham. In the year since I wrote it, it's only gotten better, and logging has been added. N4PY's software originally written for TenTec also supports K2, and is quite well respected. I have not used it. If you want to work contests, Writelog works quite well with the K2 serial interface. Jim Brown K9YC ___ 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] Bird 43 service
Ted: From the Bird Web site http://www.bird-electronic.com/absolutenm/templates/news_no_left_nav.asp?articleid=4zoneid=2 I have copied the following information: For Product Service and Calibration: Bird® Service Center 30303 Aurora Road Cleveland (Solon), Ohio 44139 Telephone: (866) 695-4569 Fax: (866) 546-4306 Email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.bird-electronic.com/servicewww.bird-electronic.com/service To contact your Local / Global Service Center click http://www.bird-electronic.com/sales/here. From first hand experience, I'll tell you that Bird technical support is highly competent, and easy to deal with. Trying to recalibrate a Bird is a professional and not an amateur task. Also, It does not come cheap. You'll probably pay more for the recalibration than you did for the original meter on the used market. However, since you do not currently believe the readings that you're getting, the meter is not doing you much good in its present condition. One other comment: It is extremely inadvisable to buy a used Bird slug, unless you know the detailed history of it (often not the case). Quite often, used Bird slugs have been abused (accidentally running a KW through a 50W slug, et cetera), and are damaged. You can by brand new slugs from Henry for about $90 each. Perhaps other list members could point you to better deals. Disclaimer: I have no financial interest in either Bird or Henry. I'm merely a very happy customer. 73, Steve Kercel AA4AK At 01:36 AM 4/27/2005 +, you wrote: Hi folks: I'm going to build the 100w amp this summer, and need to get my Bird 43 wattmeter working. Its intermittent on the pickup--I've tried cleaning all surfaces and plugs with alcohol. Perhaps the pickup element (I think it has one) is faulty? Any suggestions as to servicing this unit, or to whom to send it, or how to check the plugs (all used equipment). I'd like to see this thing working reliably before beginning work on the Elecraft amp. Off reflector replies OK! Thanks. Ted WB3AVD ___ 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 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] RigBlaster/K2 PSK31/PropNet^31
On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 10:50:58 -0500 (CDT), [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Two issues. First, I noticed RF on 160m to 40m when using the microphones into the Rigblaster. Most ham gear, including the K2, has what is known in the pro audio world as a pin 1 problem at its mic and control inputs. I don't know about the Rigblaster, but I would be surprised if it doesn't also have the problem. The RIGHT place to connect the shield of any cable is the chassis, not the circuit board (often called mic ground or control ground). See my website for applications notes about this. http://audiosystemsgroup.com/publish.htm Also see AES48, an international standard that addresses this issue, and includes a tutorial annex (that I helped write). http://www.aes.org/publications/standards/courtesy.cfm?ID=44 I have fixed the pin 1 problems by doing three things. First, I have added a short jumper between the mic jack and the chassis, and extended it to the shell of the headphone jack. Second, I make all of my shield connections to the shell of the mic connector. Third, I've replaced the stock RS232 cable with shielded CAT5. That shield, AND the returns of all the control lines, go to the shell of the DB9 connectors at both ends (the computer end and the K2 end), and NOT to pin 5. Before I made this change, my computer would lock up at 10 watts. Now I can use the K2 drive my Titan at 1 kW with no problem. Jim Brown K9YC ___ 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] KIO2 and K60XV pecking order.
Jack, W6FB wrote: KIO2. The K60XV is not needed for the Elecraft transverters. Take a look at one of the transverter manuals for more information on connecting things. --- True, but the K60XV is a *very* nice interface that makes using the K2 with the transverters much easier and more straightforward, especially if you want to use the K2 on HF as well. I don't think it makes any difference in the order of adding them, but I have a K2/100 equipped with the K60XV, so I can't speak from personal experience. 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] Location Change
Hi, I have now changed my location to Scotland. My callsign prefix has changed to GM3AKF 73 Bryan GM3AKF ___ 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 #4857
4857 alivre and well. ksb2 installed. on to the knb2and all other options ron, kc0tdj ___ 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] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count my $
At 08:34 AM 4/26/2005, Bob Rennard wrote... My 75S-3B cost about 1/8th of what my 1969 Corvette cost. So, I should be able to buy a nice receiver today for about $6,000. It's more reasonable to compare similar items, such as electronics. My HW-16 cost about 1/100 of what a 1970 personal computer (PDP-8) cost, so I should be able to buy a basic transceiver today for about $10. A 30S-1 cost about 1/3 of what the Corvette cost, so I should be able to buy a new amplifier today for about $17,000. An SB-200 cost about 3/100 of what the PDP-8 cost, so I should be able to buy a new QRO amp today for about $30. ___ 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] KAT100 ver 1.04 Firmware
Hello, I was cleaning up and ran across a KAT100 version 1.04 firmware chip that had been sent to me by mistake a while ago. It is new and unused. Free for the cost of postage to whoever can use it. 73, Alan N5NA ___ 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] KAT100 ver 1.04 Firmware
In a message dated 4/27/2005 12:11:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I was cleaning up and ran across a KAT100 version 1.04 firmware chip that had been sent to me by mistake a while ago. It is new and unused. Free for the cost of postage to whoever can use it. Maybe it's worn out from not being used. Like some capacitors. If it was used, you might have to pay someone to take it from you! g Geoff, K6TFZ ___ 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] Favorite K2 Remote Program?
DxLabs is good and Free! DxKeeper is the logging module, comprehensive, good QSL management. Commander is the remote control part of the suite. It is basic but works well and you can set up the macros do do quite a bit. See the K2 Programmers Reference, on the Elecraft site, for the necessary commands. It also has a PSK module WinWarbler MixW and Digipan both work for PSK31 with the K2 The HRD PSK31 superbrowser is pretty impressive to watch. I think that HRD falls down in the logging department. There are bridging module to use MixW, HRD data in the DxLabs DxKeeper logbook. Chris - VP8BKF [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now that I have the KIO2 installed I'm anxious to test it out. I see quite a long list of programs that provide support for the K2. Just wondering what is your favorite such program and why? I don't (at least initially plan to) do remote control over the network, but that would be slick someday (would I get any work done then?). I mostly would be interested in controlling various features of the radio, some of which may be easier via computer control than from the front panel, ability to grab the frequency mode for logging, and set up scanning parameters (upper/lower frequency limits or scanning memories). I also plan to use computer interface to a Rigblaster for PSK31. Was planning on running the latest version of DigiPan, but I see that Ham Radio Deluxe has it built in as well. I've heard great things about HRD. Do folk here concur? Thanks for your input! Mark, NK8Q K2 #4786 ___ 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] KAT100 ver 1.04 Firmware
The firmware chip is spoken for. 73, Alan A. Sewell wrote: Hello, I was cleaning up and ran across a KAT100 version 1.04 firmware chip that had been sent to me by mistake a while ago. It is new and unused. Free for the cost of postage to whoever can use it. 73, Alan N5NA ___ 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 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] Favorite K2 Remote Program?
I would check out TRX-Manager. I use it currently with my TS-480 via remote control. The K2 will be another rig I plan on using (hoping to make it my winter project later this year). It has a nice window that gives you, what looks like, full control of the K2. Rich - N5ZC - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 10:39 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Favorite K2 Remote Program? Now that I have the KIO2 installed I'm anxious to test it out. I see quite a long list of programs that provide support for the K2. Just wondering what is your favorite such program and why? I don't (at least initially plan to) do remote control over the network, but that would be slick someday (would I get any work done then?). I mostly would be interested in controlling various features of the radio, some of which may be easier via computer control than from the front panel, ability to grab the frequency mode for logging, and set up scanning parameters (upper/lower frequency limits or scanning memories). I also plan to use computer interface to a Rigblaster for PSK31. Was planning on running the latest version of DigiPan, but I see that Ham Radio Deluxe has it built in as well. I've heard great things about HRD. Do folk here concur? Thanks for your input! Mark, NK8Q K2 #4786 ___ 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 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] RigBlaster/K2 PSK31/PropNet^31
I have used the Rigblaster Plus with several other rigs for some time. I found I needed to use ferrite cores on several of the cables to quiet down rf problems. Since those were already in place, I did not have any problems when I connected the K2. For PSK, I use Digipan and for ssb, the mic is an ICOM SM-8. All very good clean reports so far on PSK31, MFSK16 and ssb. PeteAG7C K2 s/n 4847 ___ 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] QSO with KI4DGH
Fellow Elecrafters: Last night I was doing some of the never ending administrative tasks around the shack here and my K2 was sitting on 7045 khz when Chuck, KI4DGH came on calling CQ. I recognized his call from one I had seen here on the reflector. We had a nice K2 to K2 QSO, cut short when my dog, Heidi began scratching on my leg asking to go outside. The reason I bring this up, Chuck has only been a ham for about 14 months. In that short period he has built both a KX1 and a K2 and he has learned the code pretty well. A lot of us old timers think we are the only ones doing CW. Guys like Chuck are proving us wrong. Well I know I'm not the only one who has met people new to ham radio with an interest in CW, QRP and building good radios. But I was impressed with Chuck's accomplishments and thought them worthy of note. Also, Elecraft deserves a lot credit for their great kits which attract new and old alike. Okay, that's enough of that! 73, Joe K4NVJ K1 #764 K2 #4155 ___ 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] QSO with KI4DGH
Joe et al, There are a bunch of new hams, and some longer in the hobby, all learning CW and working on increasing their speed over at the QRS-CW Yahoo Group. See http://groups.yahoo.com/group/QRS-CW/ for details. Along with various CW discussions, the group is used to make skeds for practicing CW. If anyone wants to help out some budding CW ops, and are willing to QRS, check out the group and offer to schedule some contacts. 73, Darrell VA7TO On April 27, 2005 7:10 pm, Joe Ford wrote: A lot of us old timers think we are the only ones doing CW. Guys like Chuck are proving us wrong. -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations: VA7TO, VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ 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] Re:Delta Switch Hexbeam
On Apr 22, 2005, at 11:10 AM, Bob Follett wrote: Stuart is on the right track, RF on the coax, but looking at the wrong Internet source. The Hexbeam group at Yahoo covers it all, and the 'current choke' issue has been such a common thread, that the solution is mentioned in the Home Page of the group. Quote: 6 Amidon FB-77-1024 beads side over RG-213 and can be held in place with heat shrink Heck, you don't even need the heat shrink. A wire tie or two on each end keeps them secure to the coax so they don't slide. I currently have 10 of these beads choking the coax to my A3S. I used 10 beads because I intend to add the A743 40m kit eventually and needed the extra impedance on 40m. Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASELMail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quote: Not within a thousand years will man ever fly! -- Wilbur Wright, 1901 ___ 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 operating humor
My Elecraft experience to date has been very enjoyable as I imagine yours has. I am pretty well built out with the K2 family of products and am still learning to take advantage of the many features. Like all activities, finding the proper balance with family, work, hobbies, etc. continues to change. Here is my recent K2 humorous operating moment.I like to dial in a QSO when I am doing an activity in the shop, sometimes CW, sometimes SSBanyway I was in the USB mode, but down in the CW portion of the band for just a broad bandwidth listen, and came across some real nice CW sending to listen to. Even though I have one of the visual LED tuning accessories built-in to my K2, I am in the habit of turning on the 'spot' tone to zero-beat as well. Well, I could just barely hear the spot tone coming from the speaker. This was odd as usually the spot tone is about the same level as my normal audio listening level. I had recently searched the archives for info on an accessory speaker and had come across the review of a Radio Shack speaker that a lot of the fellows liked that was on a close out. Our local store was able to find one for me in their network of stores, ( half-price!!) I had just hooked it up the day before. I was getting tunnel vision on 'what is wrong with my new speaker'... Then it dawned on me..I was on USB listening to CW with the DSP on and the autonotch engaged!!! No wonder I couldn't hear the spot tone!!! It was working as designed, the operator was at fault!!! Hmmm, maybe a K2 operating manual for dummies could be a best seller!!! Those who can learn to laugh at themselves can be entertained for hours!! 73, Roger WA7BOC K2 #755 ___ 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] Powerpoint and photos
Am looking to make a presentation to our New Zealand annual conference to encourage people into the joys of building your own gear. I have the Powerpoint from the Elecraft website but it needs a little updating as it only shows K1 and K2 info. Has anyone done an update which shows the full range of Elecraft products and/or has photos of the other products I could incorporate. Some photos of the insides would be good too. Thanks -- 73s, Nigel ZL2DF ___ 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
