Re: [Elecraft] K3 Wiki
Yes, and Twiki (if not Wiki) provide security controls for who can view/edit etc, so the owner of a topic can nominate who can edit - which is great for 'official' articles etc. Peer pressure is a wonderful thing and used for a limited site like this, would most likely work quite well enough. But, lets not start a huge long debate on this reflector - the idea has been put forward, maybe Elecraft will wish to follow it up. On 17/10/07 01:42, lyle johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: One of the problem with the Wiki is that anyone can post to it and anyone can change the posts of others... Not necessarily. The HPSDR wiki and AMSAT's Eaglepedia are two examples of ham-related wikis lwhich imit access for posting/editing, but provide unlimited access for viewing. 73, Lyle KK7P -- God gives every bird his worm, but he does not throw it into the nest. -Swedish proverb ___ 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] Have we gone Off Track?
You're right, though since the K3 is modular assembly I doubt if you'll see the kind of questions and answers the true kits generated. As someone with 3 or 4 weeks still to wait for delivery, I was really looking forward to reading the experiences of those who received the initial K3s. That hasn't happened - only one new owner has posted. The real difference, I think, is that the K3 appeals to those whose main interest is in *operating* and not building. Those guys are interested in different things. I also think this will tip the balance toward QRO instead of QRP. There are too many diverse interests in the membership now for every list posting to be of interest to all. -- Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobeat.net/smf On 10/16/07, Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is the K3's fault. Will it ever come back? Once the K3 gets out there I bet you'll see a bunch of traffic about the assembly and operation of that rig. ___ 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_K3] Wanted -XV50
I would like to try modifying the XV50 to our 70MHz band. I wonder if anyone with a new K3 has one that they no longer need as the K3 covers 50MHz. Mike
[Elecraft_K3] Re: Wanted -XV50
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Willis, MJ \(Michael\) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would like to try modifying the XV50 to our 70MHz band. I wonder if anyone with a new K3 has one that they no longer need as the K3 covers 50MHz. Mike I don't, but I do have a Ten-Tec 6 metre transverter that I am selling for the same reason. See http://www.zerobeat.net/smf/index.php/topic,46.0.html . Julian, G4ILO Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[Elecraft] T1 connections/Fridge Full of Beer
Well, Ken, that reminded me of something I was thinking when I was building a RockMite once. I'm not talking about excess here--just normal moderate healthy enjoyment of brewed beverage--I can't touch the stuff when I'm building anything! I thought I could wet my whistle as I often do in the evening, but it don't mix with the finer parts and keeping from making mistakes! I noted that to my wife and she had a good laugh, Maybe this hobby is better for you than I had imagined. The other thing OT: I have the T1. When operating in the field, as I do with the ATS3B--say I'm running a half-wave inverted L antenna with one radial. In that case I use a BNC to two-pole adapter running the radial off the black side, and the main element off the red side. Would I benefit from some sort of ground attached to the ground post? Even a large metallic object? Or would this not have any effect? Just wondering the general concept here. Jonathan KC7FYS From: Ken Alexander [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Don. This sounds like a project for Saturday afternoon. Nevertheless, I'll make sure my fridge is full of beer before I start on this! 73 - Ken Once plants and animals were raised together on the same farm - which therefore neither produced unmanageable surpluses of manure, to be wasted and to pollute the water supply, nor depended on such quantities of commercial fertilizer. The genius of America farm experts is very well demonstrated here: they can take a solution and divide it neatly into two problems. Wendell Berry ___ 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] T1 connections
Jonathan, I don't really know why the T1 would be off topic here, but ... The answer to your question has two parts: 1) in theory, a half wave wire is an antenna complete in itself and does not need anything else - and that is true whether it is fed at the end or at the center or anywhere in between. 2) in practice, the tuner circuit should have some reference to tune against, and if you do not provide that reference it will use something (the ground in the T1, the coax shield, your body, etc). It is usually better to control what that 'something' is by using a counterpoise wire - just let it lay on the ground. 2a) the T1 tuner is of the L network type which may not work well into very high impedances. An end fed half wave presents a feed impedance of about 4000 ohms. A parallel tuned circuit with the unbalanced input created by either a link or a tap on the coil works best with these high impedances. Overall result: You may be better off using something different than the half wave. Try the W3EDP lengths for starters, an 85 foot radiator wire and a 17 foot counterpoise if the antenna is for 80 meters and up, or half those lengths for 40 and up. 73, Don W3FPR Jonathan wrote: The other thing OT: I have the T1. When operating in the field, as I do with the ATS3B--say I'm running a half-wave inverted L antenna with one radial. In that case I use a BNC to two-pole adapter running the radial off the black side, and the main element off the red side. Would I benefit from some sort of ground attached to the ground post? Even a large metallic object? Or would this not have any effect? Just wondering the general concept here. Jonathan KC7FYS ___ 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] Very Sad News
Frequent Contester, Tom Althoff, K2TA went SK on the way home from work yesterday afternoon. Tom will be missed -- 73 de KG2V This is very upsetting for me, Tom and I had kind of a friendly competition going on CQ WW CW SOLP 80M. I beat him out last year for first and had hoped he would pull it off this time around. He will be missed. I know others on the reflector knew him as well. With a heavy heart, Julius n2wn ___ 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] K3 with Yaesu Quadra?
The K3 ACC connector appears to provide Band Data and PTT out signals suitable for driving/Controlling the Yaesu Quadra (VL-1000) amplifier. Is it possible to program one of the DIG signal lines (other than DIG0 which is used for FSK input) to work with the Quadra's F-SET output? F-SET is a relay contact that places the Yaesu transceiver in CW Keydown and a specific power level (e.g., 10 watts) for tuning the Quadra's antenna tuner. It would be very handy to be able to access a low power tune output for other uses - manual tuners, etc. - in addition automatic operation with the Quadra/VL-1000. 73, ... Joe, W4TV ___ 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: [QRP-L] OT: 40' mast on Ebay dirt cheap.
I sent my order in sometime last weekend and just got the mast kit this morning. Mine appear to have never been used. The carrying case was also new. Shipping to my QTH was $23. I can't speak as to what everyone else who may have ordered got, but I certainly got a good deal. 72, Jim - W4BQP ARES EC, Spartanburg Co., SC Stephen Przepiora wrote: Just to let you all know, there is a guy selling 40' fiberglass military mast with carrying case with a buy it now price of $25.00. He also has a Military Nylon Rope Tie Down Kit that has two 50' ropes (so what) and six velcro straps with rings you can use as guying connectors. Link to store: http://stores.ebay.com/Military-Surplus-Junk Shipping from PA to NY was going to be $12.00 I know this is not lightweight stuff, but some of us do not backpack in and operate far from the vehicle :) Steve - KC2QXE ___ 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] OT: 40' mast on Ebay dirt cheap.
I'm waiting for mine to be delivered. I did BIN for the mast and a couple of other small things and asked for combined shipping. Got no response from the seller except for an e-bay invoice showing $31 in shipping charges (PA to VT). One box arrived yesterday with the small items. The mast I'm assuming will arrive today or tomorrow. So much for combining shipping to save me some money. So far, I'm not thrilled at all with the seller. Shame on me for not checking into shipping BEFORE bidding. I knew better but just assumed it can't be that bad. Fortunately, the goods (so far) have been in great shape. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 wave 3 - -Original Message- Subject: [Elecraft] Re: [QRP-L] OT: 40' mast on Ebay dirt cheap. I sent my order in sometime last weekend and just got the mast kit this morning. Mine appear to have never been used. The carrying case was also new. Shipping to my QTH was $23. I can't speak as to what everyone else who may have ordered got, but I certainly got a good deal. ___ 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] K3 with Yaesu Quadra?
On 10/17/07, David Ferrington, M0XDF [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think this might be on the cards - I too would like to do this to tune my SGC at as low a power as possible (without having to reduce my RF and key, then turn RF up again). Same here. That's one of the few things I liked about my Icoms, the ten watt output for tuning. Worked very nicely with my SGC. Hope we can expect it with the K3. Dave W5DHM ___ 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] K3 with Yaesu Quadra?
I asked about a programmable function for low power carrier output for the K3 to act in the same manner as the Kenwood TS-480. The '480 can provide 1 - 100 Watts of carrier when on any mode and the PF button is pressed. The power level is set in the same manner as the normal power setting and is adjustable in 1 Watt increments. I use mine with an Acom 1000 linear and hope to have the same feature, or very similar, from my soon to ship K3/100. 73 Dave, G4AON ___ 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] External speaker jack K2
Having some minor problems here, mainly the external speaker jack does not fit the hole in the case, not even close. Matt KD8DAO ___ 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] External speaker jack K2
Hi Matt: You may just have a little paint in the hole. You can try a small rasp file - I use an awl for things like this. 73, Jamie WB4YDL Matt Palmer wrote: Having some minor problems here, mainly the external speaker jack does not fit the hole in the case, not even close. Matt KD8DAO ___ 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] Summary of iambic key websites
Here is a summary of web sites from the iambic key search thread. Happy reading!! 73, Roger WA7BOC K2#755 http://www.kent-engineers.com/ http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1286 http://www.mtechnologies.com/keys.htm http://www.vibroplex.com/code_warrior_junior.html http://www.k8ra.com/ http://home.att.net/~jacksonharbor/touchsw2.htm http://www.cwtouchkeyer.com/ http://www.w5jh.net/Black_Widow.htm www.N4LCD.com/k2 http://www.i1qod.it/prima.htm http://www.xs4all.nl/~pa0fri/Diversen/Paddlekey/paddlekey.htm http://www.i2rtf.com/html/simplex.html www.chevronmorsekeys.co.uk http://americanmorse.com/portapaddle.htm ___ 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] [XG-2] A little help with math
Here's a quote from a 2006 post W3AB made: = A while ago someone asked a question about the above. I didn't see a reply so I just built a XG2 and checked it with a HP 8562A spectrum analyzer, the DUT connected directly into the SA without any cable. I repeated the measurements three times over the course of 1 hour. They didn't change Frequencies in MHz and the Po in dBm. 80M - 03.579 = 03.57910 @ -75.00 -106.3 40M - 07.040 = 07.04015 @ -73.67 -106.0 20M - 14.060 = 14.05982 @ -73.50 -105 8 3 X 40M = 21.12052 @ -85.33 4 X 40M = 28.16077 @ -93.67 2 X 20M = 28.11962 @ 81.50 = I hate to admit it but I'm having trouble with those last 3 values (-85.33, -93.67 81.50). Are they Po in mV? Can anyone convert those to -dBm for me? I tried to e-mail W3AB but it's bouncing. Help? Thanks! 73's de Ken KG0WX - Kadiddlehopper #11808, Flying Pigs #-1055, Grid EM17ip _ Climb to the top of the charts! Play Star Shuffle: the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_oct___ 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] K3 with Yaesu Quadra?
Hi Dave One nice feature that i like in the K3 is the built in 2 tone generator. Maybe at some time in the future this feature could be expanded to incorporate a variable Audio tuning pulser feature with several selectable tones. A tuning pulser with a variable duty cycle would be nice.This feature combined with the low power tune option that you mentioned would be the best of both worlds. Craig VK3HE --- Dave Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 10/17/07, David Ferrington, M0XDF [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think this might be on the cards - I too would like to do this to tune my SGC at as low a power as possible (without having to reduce my RF and key, then turn RF up again). Same here. That's one of the few things I liked about my Icoms, the ten watt output for tuning. Worked very nicely with my SGC. Hope we can expect it with the K3. Dave W5DHM ___ 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 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] [XG-2] A little help with math
Ken, I believe those units are already dBm - nothing else makes sense, and there is a missing minus sign on the last one. +81.5 dBm would be a very large signal - 141.3 kilowatts into 50 ohms - minus 81.50 dBm does make sense. If you want a handy tool for dB calculations, you may want to download the mini dB calculator by DL5SWB. Google for the website. 73, Don W3FPR Ken Bessler wrote: Here's a quote from a 2006 post W3AB made: = A while ago someone asked a question about the above. I didn't see a reply so I just built a XG2 and checked it with a HP 8562A spectrum analyzer, the DUT connected directly into the SA without any cable. I repeated the measurements three times over the course of 1 hour. They didn't change Frequencies in MHz and the Po in dBm. 80M - 03.579 = 03.57910 @ -75.00 -106.3 40M - 07.040 = 07.04015 @ -73.67 -106.0 20M - 14.060 = 14.05982 @ -73.50 -105 8 3 X 40M = 21.12052 @ -85.33 4 X 40M = 28.16077 @ -93.67 2 X 20M = 28.11962 @ 81.50 = I hate to admit it but I'm having trouble with those last 3 values (-85.33, -93.67 81.50). Are they Po in mV? Can anyone convert those to -dBm for me? I tried to e-mail W3AB but it's bouncing. Help? Thanks! 73's de Ken KG0WX - Kadiddlehopper #11808, Flying Pigs #-1055, Grid EM17ip _ Climb to the top of the charts! Play Star Shuffle: the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_oct___ 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] [K3] The Wait is A Little Easier
For those worrying about getting their K3 before the next Sun Spot cycle starts – not to worry. Check out the story at this link: science.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/10/16/1735258from=rss The guys/gals in Aptos have some very influential/powerful friends who have managed to delay the next cycle enough for more K3’s to be out there… Live long and prosper… 73, Henry - K4TMC Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.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] Re: [K3] The Wait is A Little Easier
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The guys/gals in Aptos have some very influential/powerful friends who have managed to delay the next cycle... Thanks, Henry. I was worried that this effort might have gone unnoticed. 73, Wayne, N6KR In mathematics, in the field of complex manifolds, a K3 surface is an important and interesting example of a compact complex surface --- 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] K3 Option Manuals up on Web Page
We have just uploaded the following K3 option manuals to the K3 web page: KPA3 100W Option KAT3 100W Autotuner KBPF3 General Coverage RX Option K3 Crystal Filter Options KXV3 Transverter, IF output See: http://www.elecraft.com/news.htm 73, Eric WA6HHQ ___ 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] K3 Option Manuals up on Web Page
Wow, enough ESD warnings to scare anyone! Maybe we should assemble it under water Brett N2DTS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 7:45 PM To: Elecraft List Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Option Manuals up on Web Page We have just uploaded the following K3 option manuals to the K3 web page: KPA3 100W Option KAT3 100W Autotuner KBPF3 General Coverage RX Option K3 Crystal Filter Options KXV3 Transverter, IF output See: http://www.elecraft.com/news.htm 73, Eric WA6HHQ ___ 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
