Re: [Elecraft] FS: Unbuilt KAF-2 Audio Filter Kit
Sold - thanks for all the replies - Original Message - From: Alan Fryer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2005 9:50 AM Subject: [Elecraft] FS: Unbuilt KAF-2 Audio Filter Kit For Sale: Elecraft KAF-2 audio filter and real time clock kit, with original docs. In the bag, it's all there. $60 shipped. PayPal, check, MO OK. Alan, N3BJ Bent Mountain, VA -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.0/167 - Release Date: 11/11/2005 ___ 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.0/167 - Release Date: 11/11/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.0/167 - Release Date: 11/11/2005 ___ 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: *** SPAM *** Re: [Elecraft] CW-Pitch 600 Hz or 700 Hz or what?
Hi Vic, You wrote: Your solution of adding a second BFO just for receiving would theoretically work, except that you would need to use the 'real' sidetone pitch for zero-beating. Quite right, and I am sorry if I was not clear about the zero-beating issue. Had better tie the ribbons on this BFO knob idea!! 73, Geoff GM4ESD ___ 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: How many Elecrafts are in Germany?
Hello Karsten, put me on the list. -- Best regards, Martin , DM4iM, ex DL1iAQ K2 #2706 mailto:[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] RE: CW-Pitch 600 Hz or 700 Hz or what?
On Nov 13, 2005, at 10:05 AM, Bill Coleman (AA4LR) wrote: While a lot of older rigs had an offset for 1000 Hz, most newer rigs are 700-800 Hz. But long-time CW ops typically go for even lower My old Hallicrafters FPM-300 generated CW at 1750 Hz,a thoroughly unpleasant tone, and the reason why I quickly installed an RIT circuit in my 300, which lacks one. Cortland KA5S ___ 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
[NJQRP] RE: [EPA-QRP] Update Polar Bear November 2005 Run
Hi Larry! I'm glad you received your certificate. I was on 20m and 40m psk31. We had so many polar bears up at Pulpit Rock that I never got the chance to operate on cw! K5PAX won the Polar Bear Claw. I worked him on 20m psk31. I had a ball on psk31 and the other Polar Bears had great fun too. After the event, we all went to a local watering hole and eat and drank some beer -hi! We Polar Bears get hungry up there. I hiked up the mountain with Ron, WB3AAL, but my pack weighted way to much for me. My pack weighted in at around 50lbs! I don't like it go over 30lbs. So guys, if you didn't hear me on cw, try me the next Polar Bear Event as I will operate cw. The weather was just gorgeous blue skies and 68' then the sun set and the temp dropped into the 50s. I took my hiking buddy Trevor this time as he went nuts when he saw my backpack. I took his dog jacket along and he used as the sun set. The Polar Bears operated on 2040 PSK31, 40cw, 20cw, 30cw, 75ssb, 2m, 6m. We tried to work all who called us, but I know we missed many. So look for us in December and once again the first to work WA3WSJ will receive a museum quality polar bear claw replica with your call engraved into it! Look for the picture of it on the Polar Bear Page soon. Yes larry send the plaque to me WA3WSJ and we will use it for a Polar Bear Event etc. Thanks a bunch for the help! 72, Ed, WA3WSJ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of larry brown Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2005 6:53 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [EPA-QRP] Update Polar Bear November 2005 Run Ed yes thank you very nice the xyl fell in love with it.I just got back in from tonights event I never heard you 20 I think was too long and 40 was a mess with the ssb and tty in there. But I enjoyed the walk anyway. Ed, I still have that small plaque 3x5 it is a relief in brass foil on mahogany. Mother and cub.That I made for the Polar Bears should I send it to you or Ron? It is still 56F but very windy... My Lap Top battery lasted almost 3hours tonight. I carried my jumpstart battery pack it is very heavy for hiking but has lots of power and will generally out last me. 72 Larry - Original Message - From: Edward R. Breneiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [EPA-QRP] Update Polar Bear November 2005 Run Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2005 09:05:49 -0500 Hi Larry, WA3CSP Did you receive your Polar Bear Certificate? 72, Ed, WA3WSJ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of larry brown Sent: Friday, November 11, 2005 9:55 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [EPA-QRP] Update Polar Bear November 2005 Run Hi All I do plan to be on the air the 13th not taking the orange sled! may try out my 40m PSK HB rig. Take along the 20m as well... maybe even the 80m if I don't get too loaded down. Larry WA3CSP - Original Message - From: Ron Polityka [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [EPA-QRP] Update Polar Bear November 2005 Run Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2005 15:18:17 -0500 Hello, This Sunday, Nov. 13th we plan on having another Polar Bear Moonlight Madness Run. The actual full moon is on Nov. 15th but we are going to do it on the weekend. November is the Full Beaver Moon. Please send me an e-mail if you plan on going out that evening and I will place you on the list. So far we have the following: WB3AAL40, 30 or 20 CW WA3WSJ40 or 20 PSK NK8Q 40, 30 or 20 CW K3YTR75 SSB KB3JNE VHF KB3JND VHF VE3WMB40 20 CW VA3SIE40 20 CW WA8REI 40 20 CW N7UN/240 20 CW All frequencies will be around the QRP Freq. + or - due to QRM I will probably be on the air starting around 20:00 UTC until 01:00 UTC. I will have another post on Sunday morning if any plans have changed. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL Polar Bear #2 www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ Yahoo! Groups Links -- ___ Play 100s of games for FREE! http://games.mail.com/ SPONSORED LINKS Hobby http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=msk=Hobby+and+craft+supplyw1=Hobby+and k=Hobby+and+craft+supplyw1=Hobby+and +craft+supplyw2=Craft+hobbyw3=Hobbies+and+craftsw4=Ham+radiow5=Qrpc =5s=93.sig=_9YOZA6lLKpMLfvnNZsI1g and craft supply Craft http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=msk=Craft+hobbyw1=Hobby+and+craft+supp k=Craft+hobbyw1=Hobby+and+craft+supp lyw2=Craft+hobbyw3=Hobbies+and+craftsw4=Ham+radiow5=Qrpc=5s=93.si g=lzGuxLsgy68Q-5uMbgaDjg hobby Hobbies http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=msk=Hobbies+and+craftsw1=Hobby+and+cra k=Hobbies+and+craftsw1=Hobby+and+cra ft+supplyw2=Craft+hobbyw3=Hobbies+and+craftsw4=Ham+radiow5=Qrpc=5s
[Elecraft] RE: [EPA-QRP] Update Polar Bear November 2005 Run
Hi Ed, I called and called on 7.060, 7.040, and 3560.00 CW for HOURS! No response from you and da' Bears... Maybe next time! Hi! 73, Carter -- Carter Craigie N3AO EPA 13 [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Edward R. Breneiser Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 9:48 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [EPA-QRP] Update Polar Bear November 2005 Run Hi Larry! I'm glad you received your certificate. I was on 20m and 40m psk31. We had so many polar bears up at Pulpit Rock that I never got the chance to operate on cw! K5PAX won the Polar Bear Claw. I worked him on 20m psk31. I had a ball on psk31 and the other Polar Bears had great fun too. After the event, we all went to a local watering hole and eat and drank some beer -hi! We Polar Bears get hungry up there. I hiked up the mountain with Ron, WB3AAL, but my pack weighted way to much for me. My pack weighted in at around 50lbs! I don't like it go over 30lbs. So guys, if you didn't hear me on cw, try me the next Polar Bear Event as I will operate cw. The weather was just gorgeous blue skies and 68' then the sun set and the temp dropped into the 50s. I took my hiking buddy Trevor this time as he went nuts when he saw my backpack. I took his dog jacket along and he used as the sun set. The Polar Bears operated on 2040 PSK31, 40cw, 20cw, 30cw, 75ssb, 2m, 6m. We tried to work all who called us, but I know we missed many. So look for us in December and once again the first to work WA3WSJ will receive a museum quality polar bear claw replica with your call engraved into it! Look for the picture of it on the Polar Bear Page soon. Yes larry send the plaque to me WA3WSJ and we will use it for a Polar Bear Event etc. Thanks a bunch for the help! 72, Ed, WA3WSJ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of larry brown Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2005 6:53 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [EPA-QRP] Update Polar Bear November 2005 Run Ed yes thank you very nice the xyl fell in love with it.I just got back in from tonights event I never heard you 20 I think was too long and 40 was a mess with the ssb and tty in there. But I enjoyed the walk anyway. Ed, I still have that small plaque 3x5 it is a relief in brass foil on mahogany. Mother and cub.That I made for the Polar Bears should I send it to you or Ron? It is still 56F but very windy... My Lap Top battery lasted almost 3hours tonight. I carried my jumpstart battery pack it is very heavy for hiking but has lots of power and will generally out last me. 72 Larry - Original Message - From: Edward R. Breneiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [EPA-QRP] Update Polar Bear November 2005 Run Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2005 09:05:49 -0500 Hi Larry, WA3CSP Did you receive your Polar Bear Certificate? 72, Ed, WA3WSJ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of larry brown Sent: Friday, November 11, 2005 9:55 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [EPA-QRP] Update Polar Bear November 2005 Run Hi All I do plan to be on the air the 13th not taking the orange sled! may try out my 40m PSK HB rig. Take along the 20m as well... maybe even the 80m if I don't get too loaded down. Larry WA3CSP - Original Message - From: Ron Polityka [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [EPA-QRP] Update Polar Bear November 2005 Run Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2005 15:18:17 -0500 Hello, This Sunday, Nov. 13th we plan on having another Polar Bear Moonlight Madness Run. The actual full moon is on Nov. 15th but we are going to do it on the weekend. November is the Full Beaver Moon. Please send me an e-mail if you plan on going out that evening and I will place you on the list. So far we have the following: WB3AAL40, 30 or 20 CW WA3WSJ40 or 20 PSK NK8Q 40, 30 or 20 CW K3YTR75 SSB KB3JNE VHF KB3JND VHF VE3WMB40 20 CW VA3SIE40 20 CW WA8REI 40 20 CW N7UN/240 20 CW All frequencies will be around the QRP Freq. + or - due to QRM I will probably be on the air starting around 20:00 UTC until 01:00 UTC. I will have another post on Sunday morning if any plans have changed. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL Polar Bear #2 www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ Yahoo! Groups Links -- ___ Play 100s of games for FREE! http://games.mail.com/ SPONSORED LINKS Hobby http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=msk=Hobby+and+craft+supplyw1=Hobby+and k=Hobby+and+craft+supplyw1=Hobby+and
[Elecraft] Re: KX-1 20m Deaf ?
Thanks - then all is OK. Simon K2 - not this year Brown --- www.hb9drv.ch www.laax.ch - Original Message - From: Michael Babineau [EMAIL PROTECTED] Simon : Most folks notice a substantial difference in sensitivity of their KX1s on 20M as compared to 40M. You'll probably also notice that 30m is a little less sensitive than 40m as well. I find that I need to run mine close to full volume on 20m even with sensitive headphones. 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
[Elecraft] Where is the Amplifier????
Hi Gang, Something over six months ago Elecraft leaked word that two new amplifiers were in the works. My impression was at least one was intended to be ready by Christmas. Does anyone know status of these and what is that status??? Inquiring minds want to know. ;-) Thanks and 73, Jim, AB0UK K2/100 S/N 4787 __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 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] Where is the Amplifier????
Can I add a me2 here ? '73 Mark, PA5MW Subject: [Elecraft] Where is the Amplifier Hi Gang, Something over six months ago Elecraft leaked word that two new amplifiers were in the works. My impression was at least one was intended to be ready by Christmas. Does anyone know status of these and what is that status??? Inquiring minds want to know. ;-) Thanks and 73, Jim, AB0UK K2/100 S/N 4787 __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 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 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] Antenna Analyzer
For a bargain approach, you might consider an antenna noise bridge instead of an analyzer. Used in conjunction with your receiver or transceiver (no transmitting needed), you can readily find the antenna resonant frequency. If you want to know resistance, capacitive reactance, and inductive reactance, for any frequency, you can compute them from the dial readings. The MFJ-202B noise bridge is $60. There are kit providers, and there's usually at least one on ebay for around $15 to $30. Dick, K0KK Anyone have a favorite they would like to recommend? I'm leaning toward the Micro908 from the American QRP Club. Anyone want to talk me into an MFJ or another brand? Kurt - ae6uj __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 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 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] Antenna Analyzer
Hi Kurt, I'd vote for the Micro908 (only three kits left!). I built a Round 1 kit and learned a lot doing so. As far as performance, I'm comparing it to the RF-1. The 908 is so much easier to use, and I feel provides better results (closer to anticipated design values). One of the great things about the AmQRP kit is the support. There are folks writing all sorts of software, improving routines and adding to the function list. It's all shared! What more could you ask for fron an competitively priced kit? I like the fact that you can calibrate the unit. I'll be adding the backlit display in the future (nocturnal antenna tweaker). There will be a new DDS shipping shortly which will extend the usable range to 60Mhz. 73, Julius n2wn PS I liked it so much I bought another kit... ___ 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] Antenna Analyzer
Did you see the price, though? I think I'll stick with my Micro908. Stan Rife W5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ward Willats Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2005 10:00 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer This caught my eye. Don't know if it is shipping yet or not http://www.timewave.com/TZ-900.html ___ 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] antenna analyzers
FWIW: the AmQRP's Micro908 is essentially the kit version of the Palstar (manufactured) unit. The Micro908 has lots more functionality than its factory-built sister, including a well-supported DSP engine that is the same as the core of the Elecraft K2DSP. And, the Micro908 is a kit, a big bonus to me and I presume many other Elecrafters. It is, however, an also nearly 100% surface-mount kit. I prefer SMD assembly to through-hole, myself; YMMV. Antenna anlyzers are important to me. I have (at one time or another) owned all versions of the MFJ-259, and also had an Autek RF1. I currently own the Micro908, the MFJ-207, an AEA Wireless analyzer, and the Autek VA1 and RF5. Each have their best use. If I had to have only one HF analyzer, it'd be the Micro908. __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 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] antenna analyzers
Steve, are you an AA junkie? Hi..I'm Bill and I'm a Elecraftholic. I think there would be a good demand for an Elecraft antenna analyzer kit, an AA-1. There are a lot of AA's out there, but I bet Elecraft could cut one heck of a notch for themselves in the that market. Could be the building block for a Network Analyzer kit. That would really get my juices flowing. Later BillH ___ 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] FS: Assembled KX-1
Hi, I have got an assembled Elecraft KX-1 with full acessories (20, 30, 40 m + ATU + Paddle), which was assembled by Ruchan Ozatay (TA2AH). I would like to sell the assembled rig (plus all manuals, etc.) because I have bought an Elecraft K2, again from TA2AH, after the KX1. (He has built himself a K-1 after that.) The KX1 is in excellent condition because it was used for a very short period of time. I would like to sell the assembled KX-1 for US$ 450. Alternatively, I am willing to swap it with an assembled KPA100 kit. Offers in Europe preferred (because of postage and money transfer costs) and yes I have contacted qrpproject.de but could not get a response to any of my mails nor fax. Please let me know if you are interested. 73! BKA (TA2RX) -- Bekir Kemal Ataman ArchiMac BBS Sysop Webmaster http://www.archimac.org/ ___ 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] Antenna Analyzer
You can determine the sign of the reactance by simply tuning higher in frequency. IF the reactance increases it is inductive, if it DECREASES, it is capacitive reactance. Remember the basic formula for inductive is Xl = 2Pi fL, while the inverse formula is for capacitive reactance, thus it decreases with frequency increase. Stuart K5KVH ___ 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] Antenna Analyzer
I have seen and tried this unit, both in the field at AmTech day (http://fars.k6ya.org) and at the Timewave Pacificon booth, and know the pepole (Dale NX6S et. al.) who designed it. It is very nice. I want one, but is expensive. If I had a lab budget I would get one. At AmTech day I hooked a piece of twin lead to it and got the frequency it was 1/2 wavelength on. It agreed with my Autek VA1 but had a few more decimal places, and was much easier to use, giving the results in real time. Dale also said I could have terminated it in a resistor and gotten a Smith chart for finding the characteristic impedance, also in real time. At Pacifocon, I hooked a Maldol 20m whip to it, saw two dips in the SWR curve (one at about 16MHz and the other somewhere equally useless, 9MHz I think). I clipped a foot of bus wire to it (I trick I think I learned from N6KR at a PAARA club prsentation) and the dip went down a bit but not to 14MHz. The analyzer showed me this graphically in real time on its screen, and also on a computer which was slaved to it (though not required). Then I walked off with Dale's BNC connector. (I couldn't fit the analyzer in my pocker.) Leigh / WA5ZNU On Sun, 13 Nov 2005 8:00 pm, Ward Willats wrote: This caught my eye. Don't know if it is shipping yet or not http://www.timewave.com/TZ-900.html ___ 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 Muting
Switch the RX of unused radio to dummy load when transmitting with the other one. If you want to do it perfect , you can use low power coax relays (cx120 or something smaller it depends on PWR u use) or better , transfer relays. If u use high isolation switch between the two radios and one antenna it should be enough :) 100W is +50dBm and if u have a switch (manual or coaxial) with at least 60dB of isolation it should not harm the other radio (-10dbm on ant port or 0,1mW). If u r using 5W QRP even better :) 73's Adi S55M 9A8WW - Original Message - From: R March [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 12:08 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Muting I want to switch between a K2 and another XCVR. When I am transmitting on the other XCVR, the K2 should be muted. Can someone enlighten me as to how best to mute the K2 (other than keying the transmit line)? Thanks, Bob N7UA ___ 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] K2 Muting
And if u have a switch, wich shorts unused port to ground it should be even better :))) Switch the RX of unused radio to dummy load when transmitting with the other one. If you want to do it perfect , you can use low power coax relays (cx120 or something smaller it depends on PWR u use) or better , transfer relays. If u use high isolation switch between the two radios and one antenna it should be enough :) 100W is +50dBm and if u have a switch (manual or coaxial) with at least 60dB of isolation it should not harm the other radio (-10dbm on ant port or 0,1mW). If u r using 5W QRP even better :) 73's Adi S55M 9A8WW - Original Message - From: R March [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 12:08 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Muting I want to switch between a K2 and another XCVR. When I am transmitting on the other XCVR, the K2 should be muted. Can someone enlighten me as to how best to mute the K2 (other than keying the transmit line)? Thanks, Bob N7UA ___ 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] K2 Muting
Searched a bit on the net and found this: Daiwa CS-201 two port switch has 50dB of isolation between ports on 300MHz (HF should be better), and as stated, unused ports are grounded . Ok, now i will stop :) Adi - Original Message - From: S55M [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: S55M [EMAIL PROTECTED]; R March [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 12:26 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Muting And if u have a switch, wich shorts unused port to ground it should be even better :))) Switch the RX of unused radio to dummy load when transmitting with the other one. If you want to do it perfect , you can use low power coax relays (cx120 or something smaller it depends on PWR u use) or better , transfer relays. If u use high isolation switch between the two radios and one antenna it should be enough :) 100W is +50dBm and if u have a switch (manual or coaxial) with at least 60dB of isolation it should not harm the other radio (-10dbm on ant port or 0,1mW). If u r using 5W QRP even better :) 73's Adi S55M 9A8WW - Original Message - From: R March [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 12:08 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Muting I want to switch between a K2 and another XCVR. When I am transmitting on the other XCVR, the K2 should be muted. Can someone enlighten me as to how best to mute the K2 (other than keying the transmit line)? Thanks, Bob N7UA ___ 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] K2 Muting
Bob, This was discussed some time back, but I can't find the details at the moment. The essentials follow: You can dig into the K2 and find the /MUTE line (on the Control Board) that goes from the microprocessor to the muting FETs Q6 and Q7. Insert a series resistor in this line (try 2.2k and experiment lower from there, using the highest value that allows K2 to mute normally with this resistor inserted), and bring your external muting line into the K2 such that the gates of Q6 and Q7 are grounded when you wish to mute the K2 from the external control source (open for normal operation). This will mute the audio - keeping RF out of the non-transmitting K2 is another matter. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- I want to switch between a K2 and another XCVR. When I am transmitting on the other XCVR, the K2 should be muted. Can someone enlighten me as to how best to mute the K2 (other than keying the transmit line)? Thanks, Bob N7UA ___ 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] ATU problem
I have been troubleshooting the internal battery on my K2 with a lot of assistance from Don Wilhelm. So far I have not found the problem, so I put the top back on the K2 and plugged in to external power. I have a ladder line-fed dipole on ANT 1 and my triband beam on ANT2. I have in ATU installed. When I attempted to tune the rig, I got a Lo P reading. First time I ever had that. The ATU manual says that POWER setting is too low. I get the same result, regardless of the power setting, regardless of the band, regardless of the antenna. Is old age getting me, or have I overlooked something very basic, or what? Any advice will be appreciated. 73 Slater VE5OA Wolseley, SK Canada K2 - 4519 ___ 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] NAQCC Sprint Announcement
The NAQCC QRP CW Sprint for November is this coming Wednesday night November 16th from 8:30 to 10:30PM EST or, if you prefer, Thursday Morning from 0130 - 0330 UTC. This month's Sprint will be held on 80 Meters ONLY. The suggested starting point for participants is from 3.555 MHz to 3.565 MHz and there abouts. Please be considerate of non-contesting FISTS members who congregate around 3.558 MHz !!! Those who wish to initiate calls, please use CQ NA. The exchange is RST - SPC - NAQCC Member Nr. (for those who wish to participate that are not NAQCC members, simply substitute the member number with your output power. Please use a W to indicate that you are sending a power output figure! A certificate will be awarded to the highest point earner who has used a rig built from a kit. The kit must have been built by the contestant. ALL amateurs may participate; but only those using QRP power levels may compete for awards. For details - please check: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/sprint200511.html To join the NAQCC please check: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/joinup.html All contest logs must be submitted by no later than 2400 UTC on November 23, 2005. Larry W2LJ NAQCC #35 ___ 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] FS: K2 Top Cover with Speaker
FOR SALE: I have upgraded to a K2/100. Now I have for sale a top cover with speaker. Shipping included $25. Thanks, Craig, [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] K2 Muting
Sorry- I missed argument completely! - Original Message - From: S55M [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: S55M [EMAIL PROTECTED]; R March [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 12:26 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Muting And if u have a switch, wich shorts unused port to ground it should be even better :))) Switch the RX of unused radio to dummy load when transmitting with the other one. If you want to do it perfect , you can use low power coax relays (cx120 or something smaller it depends on PWR u use) or better , transfer relays. If u use high isolation switch between the two radios and one antenna it should be enough :) 100W is +50dBm and if u have a switch (manual or coaxial) with at least 60dB of isolation it should not harm the other radio (-10dbm on ant port or 0,1mW). If u r using 5W QRP even better :) 73's Adi S55M 9A8WW - Original Message - From: R March [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 12:08 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Muting I want to switch between a K2 and another XCVR. When I am transmitting on the other XCVR, the K2 should be muted. Can someone enlighten me as to how best to mute the K2 (other than keying the transmit line)? Thanks, Bob N7UA ___ 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] ATU problem
On 11/14/05 5:27 PM, Slater Tubman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have in ATU installed. When I attempted to tune the rig, I got a Lo P reading. First time I ever had that. The ATU manual says that POWER setting is too low. I get the same result, regardless of the power setting, regardless of the band, regardless of the antenna. Is old age getting me, or have I overlooked something very basic, or what? Any advice will be appreciated. Hi Slater, Check to see if you have the rig set to TEST mode instead of OPER. You change this setting in CW mode by using the VOX button. If it is in TEST mode the rig doesn't transmit and the diagnostic message is Lo P when you try to run TUNE. (It happened to me once after I did some practice sending with a new Hex Key paddle.) Good luck, Gus Hansen, KB0YH ___ 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] N1MM Logger and the K2
N1MM Logger is a very sophisticated piece of contesting software that provides logging and computer interfacing for everything from one operator - one rig stations all the way to big multioperator - multi-rig setups in a fully networked environment. Beginning with Version 5.10.17 (the current version is now 5.11.0), the N1MM Logger Contesting Software now includes the Elecraft K2 in the list of radios that can be chosen from the Configuration menu. Until now, K2 users had to pick the generic Kenwood radio which used very similar programming commands. At this point, most of the code for the K2 still uses the Kenwood commands but I understand that listing the K2 in the Configuration Options is the first step to writing code that will be more specific to the K2. If you are currently using an older version of N1MM, I'd encourage you to update to the latest version in order to take advantage of the latest inclusions. Be aware that you must first install version 5.7.2 before you can install the latest version! Carefully read the directions on the site. So you don't loose anything, you could install the new versions in a different directory and play with them for a while. One item has already been the included for the K2. The set filter code for one mode (SSB Wide) is now K2 specific (K22;FW1;K0;) - the rest of the filter codes are still in Kenwood format. If you are interested in knowing more about setting the filter codes, you could check out my little very non-technical treatise in the N1MM help files and quickly set the codes for SSB Narrow, CW Wide, etc. To access this file go to www.n1mm.com and select Support and then Supported Radios from the menus at the top of the main page - then scroll to Elecraft. Apparently a number of other items have already been fixed that allow for better control over split functions and the use of the K2 in Single Operator Two Radio (SO2R) contesting.More will likely follow with new releases. The N1MM Logger is freeware and available for download at www.n1mm.com. It's nice to see the K2 getting recognized as a serious contesting radio! I don't have any affiliation with the group, just am a very satisfied user of the program. 73 es gud contesting and dxing -- Don N4HH ___ 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] Keying Mod; Construction technique
I just purchased the KPA100 for my K2 (serial 3640), and in going over the instructions I see that the installation of the keying modification is highly recommended. I'm a little nervous about the part of the mod that requires the cutting of a circuit trace. What's the best way to perform this operation? (Kind of a shame to have to hack at my K2 this way, but you gotta do what you gotta do.) - Paul, N6LQ ___ 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] Keying Mod; Construction technique
The way I like to do it is to get an X-acto knife or another sharp knife and carefully score the trace in two spots. Use repeated shallow cuts. Heat up the little bit between the score marks with a soldering iron and it should lift off (and stick somewhere you don't want it to stick, but that's just my luck.) On Mon, 14 Nov 2005, Paul Clay wrote: I just purchased the KPA100 for my K2 (serial 3640), and in going over the instructions I see that the installation of the keying modification is highly recommended. I'm a little nervous about the part of the mod that requires the cutting of a circuit trace. What's the best way to perform this operation? (Kind of a shame to have to hack at my K2 this way, but you gotta do what you gotta do.) - Paul, N6LQ ___ 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 -- Hisashi T Fujinaka - [EMAIL PROTECTED] BSEE(6/86) + BSChem(3/95) + BAEnglish(8/95) + MSCS(8/03) + $2.50 = latte ___ 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
