Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)
In a message dated 31/05/05 08:37:43 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: To all. I ordered 8 rechargable batteries from ZBattery at a good price. I have stayed away from rechargable batteries because of the 1.2 volts per AA battery. However these are the high capacity batteries 2450 amp hr. What do you think for my K1? At 9.6 volts I am not sure what power output I will have... If it doesn't work out for the K1 I can always use them in my dig. camera! Hi Paul, Presume you meant 2450mAhr AA size. 2450Ahr is something quite huge that unless the very latest high capacity (and expensive) block NiMh cells are used, would entail you using a trailer to haul them about. We had 3750Ahr 2V lead acid batteries cells in the workplace com site's solar powered battery plant and they were big! The 2450mAhr AA version is as you say very usable in digital cameras, but you do need to keep them charged up as they seem to gradually go flat if left in the camera for a long period of time. Another downside is the increase in capacity had brought on a very definitely noticeable rise in weight. Bob, G3VVT ___ 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: Rechargeable NiMH Cells
In a message dated 31/05/05 08:37:43 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: To all. I ordered 8 rechargable batteries from ZBattery at a good price. I have stayed away from rechargable batteries because of the 1.2 volts per AA battery. However these are the high capacity batteries 2450 amp hr. What do you think for my K1? At 9.6 volts I am not sure what power output I will have... If it doesn't work out for the K1 I can always use them in my dig. camera! My 2c worth: Modern high capacity NiMH batteries (I have about 30 of them, up to 2500mAh AA size, for camera, CD player, GPS, etc...) seem to have to following characteristics: * Fully charged voltage of about 1.35V * After initial current drain, this drops to about 1.25V and stays there until about 90% drain. * They lose about 10% of their charge per week on the shelf. * They ideally need an intelligent microprocessor controlled charger for best results. * The largest capacity AA ones are quite a tight fit into AA holders. In my experience, rechargeable NiMH AA batteries are better than Alkaline cells despite their lower initial operating voltage. Alkaline cells drop their voltage more rapidly in the second half of their discharge cycle and tend to give lower power overall. I tend to make up a battery with an extra cell to offset the voltage difference. Lithium cells have a higher capacity and hold their voltage well throughout the discharge cycle but are a bit more expensive. Li-Ion/Li-Polymer rechargeable cells are not, as far as I am aware, available in AA size commercially (yet) and also have other problems. They need a special dedicated charger and cell life is limited to 18 months to 2 years regardless of use due to cell degradation. Pieter ___ 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: For Sale: Elecraft MD-2 Microphone + PL2T Studio Arm For MD2 + Heil RS-1 12 Riser
The Elecraft MD-2 Microphone + PL2T Studio Arm For MD2 + Heil RS-1 12 Riser have been sold. Roger, W1EM ___ 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] (no subject)
They will work fine with the K1. I use a set of MAHA 2700 mah batteries in mine almost every weekend. Here is a little chart I made up and laminated to stick on the K1 which shows the most efficient Power Output vs. Battery Voltage. Keep tabs on your battery voltage with the built-in voltmeter and adjust power accordingly. V Po 8.0 2.6 8.5 2.9 9.0 3.2 9.5 3.6 10.04.0 10.54.4 11.04.8 11.55.3 12.05.8 12.56.3 13.06.8 13.57.3 Eric KE6US -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Gates Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 12:37 AM To: elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] (no subject) To all. I ordered 8 rechargable batteries from ZBattery at a good price. I have stayed away from rechargable batteries because of the 1.2 volts per AA battery. However these are the high capacity batteries 2450 amp hr. What do you think for my K1? At 9.6 volts I am not sure what power output I will have... If it doesn't work out for the K1 I can always use them in my dig. camera! Paul Gates Elecraft K1 #231 XG1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] An idle mind is the devil's workshop. And the devil's name is Alzheimer's! ___ 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
[Elecraft] KFL1-2 parts question
Since yesterday was a holiday, I was going to take it easy and build my KFL1-2 option for my K1 instead of working hard at being retired but I was missing a part and I have a question about another part. The PIC chip on my KFL1-4 board has a paper tag stuck to it that states KFL1-4 and the version # but the tag on the KFL1-2's PIC chip states K1 I\O which sounds suspiciously like a wrong part. Could any of you take a peek at your KFL1-2 and let me know what its tag says? -- John [K7SVV] ___ 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] WTB: Heil/Elecraft MH2 Mic
If anyone has a MH2 there not using and would like to part with it, let me know. Would like one in like new condition if possible. Reply direct to my email address. Have a great day!! Larry (W6LDA) ___ 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] KX1 s/n 1005 lives!
I picked up several of the Bananna Plug/BNC adapters from Radio Shack. Also found some at a local Electronics surplus store for about half the price. Aron NN1F Bedford, NH FP#122 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Ross Sent: Monday, May 30, 2005 1:40 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX1 s/n 1005 lives! I've built and added the 30m option and the internal ATU. Everything works just fine. It's going to be fun using this rig in the park! Now I just need to find a BNC male to banana female to connect the portable antenna and radial. -Mike W2VD Michael Ross wrote: I've finished building my KX1, s/n 1005. The KX1 build time was much less than the other Elecraft rigs that I've built. It's a sweet little rig. It does about 3W output with a 12V 1A regulated power supply. I'm going to get used to it for a bit, after which I'll build and install the 30m module and the internal ATU. This would be a nice Elecraft starter rig for someone to build. Great job Elecraft! Now, if you guys would come out with a rig with a built-in MP3 player, I'd never put it down! hi Mike, W2VD ___ 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 ___ 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] KFL1-2 parts question
I don't have a KFL1-2 for my K1, but the chip in both is called an I/O Controller on the schematic so my guess is that it is the correct part. There aren't any other K1 I/O chips as there aren't any other K1 I/O options! Eric KE6US -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John [K7SVV] Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 9:55 AM To: Elecraft Mail List Subject: [Elecraft] KFL1-2 parts question Since yesterday was a holiday, I was going to take it easy and build my KFL1-2 option for my K1 instead of working hard at being retired but I was missing a part and I have a question about another part. The PIC chip on my KFL1-4 board has a paper tag stuck to it that states KFL1-4 and the version # but the tag on the KFL1-2's PIC chip states K1 I\O which sounds suspiciously like a wrong part. Could any of you take a peek at your KFL1-2 and let me know what its tag says? -- John [K7SVV] ___ 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
[Elecraft] K1-4, Which VFO range selection, 80 kHz or 150 kHz
Hi all, I will get my K1 with KFL1-4 to build. I want to know your opinions, which VFO range I have to select? Any answer would be appreciated. 73, Ruchan Ozatay TA2AH ___ 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] Mute K2-100
Is there a way to mute the speaker output of the K2... perhaps in some of the menus? I was messing with the menu options of my K2100 and seem to have lost speaker output (though headphone output is just fine). I took the side panel off and the speaker ohms out correctly at the connector end. Is there a way to mute it that I might have enabled? John -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 267.3.0 - Release Date: 5/30/2005 ___ 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: [Elecraft] K1-4, Which VFO range selection, 80 kHz or 150 kHz
You can become accoustomed to either but I prefer the narrow range. The knob is much more sensitive on the wide range. John [K7SVV] On 5/31/05, ta2ah-2 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I will get my K1 with KFL1-4 to build. I want to know your opinions, which VFO range I have to select? Any answer would be appreciated. 73, Ruchan Ozatay TA2AH ___ 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 -- John [K7SVV] ___ 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] K1-4, Which VFO range selection, 80 kHz or 150 kHz
I tried 150 khz at first. The tuning is WAY too fast and the added frequencies are of no use to QRP for the most part. I changed to 80 khz and the tuning is slower while providing coverage of the most active CW portions of each band. I also built for 10.1 mhz as most of the useful QRP activity seems to be 10.100-10.120. Eric KE6US -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ta2ah-2 Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 1:10 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K1-4, Which VFO range selection, 80 kHz or 150 kHz Hi all, I will get my K1 with KFL1-4 to build. I want to know your opinions, which VFO range I have to select? Any answer would be appreciated. 73, Ruchan Ozatay TA2AH ___ 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] K1-4, Which VFO range selection, 80 kHz or 150 kHz
Ruchan Ozatay wrote: I will get my K1 with KFL1-4 to build. I want to know your opinions, which VFO range I have to select? Eric wrote: I tried 150 khz at first. The tuning is WAY too fast and the added frequencies are of no use to QRP... I've been using K1 #175 in the USA since November 2000, and I find the advantages of the 150 kHz span to be overwhelming, but **only** for use in this ITU region. IMHO, the 150 kHz span (actually it's about 170 kHz) has a very controllable and acceptable tuning rate (after FP-R19 was added to the design in 2001 to linearize the tuning rate at about 17 kHz per turn). I also use a little felt padding placed between the VFO knob and the front panel to give a slight amount of rotational resistance. No matter which span is used, the VFO potentiometer shaft needs this extra resistance, IMHO. and the added frequencies are of no use to QRP... No use??? Certainly there is some use in this ITU region, where 7100 to 7150 kHz is excellent QRP territory and the main justification by far for choosing the wide span. Cross-mode (Morse-LSB) contacts in the phone band from 7150 to 7170 MHz are possible, since the K1 receiver operates in LSB mode (on all bands). When 15m is hot and one or more of the 6,666,666 different contests is wasting good RF energy, 21100 to 21170 kHz provides a haven for Morse QSOs. I also built for 10.1 mhz as most of the useful QRP activity seems to be 10.100-10.120. With the 170 kHz span and the 1 kHz band edge crystal installed, time and propagation info are often available from WWV at 10 MHz in the USA. A useful capbility. HOWEVER, if I lived in another ITU region where Morse operation from 7100 to 7150 kHz was not allowed, and where WWV could not normally be copied, I'd choose with the 80 kHz span. That is probably the best setup for your European K1. 73, Mike / KK5F ___ 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
