[Elecraft] How to clear your K3 through New Zealand Customs
I was delighted to receive my K3 s/n 138 here in the Land of the Long White Cloud recently. Here are some notes for anyone else in ZL who is waiting for their shipment to clear NZ Customs. The K3 was shipped from Aptos on Dec 5th and arrived into Customs here 2 days later.I was tracking its progress thru the USPS website. There was no progress. Having phoned and been informed that I would receive a letter giving me details of tax to pay I waited, but there was no letter. I finally phoned NZ Post who gave me a number in NZ Customs to call. They denied all responsibility for clearing the shipment and said it was the responsibility of NZ Post. Back to NZ post who were surprisingly helpful, told me that this happens all the time, Customs deny all responsibility etc. After some time on the phone from a really helpful customer service rep he gave me an Entry Number which is the one piece of information you really need, plus a customs phone number to call. Within 3 minutes I had given them my credit card number to pay the tax, they had cleared the package and it arrived the next day, 14 days after arriving in the country. For all other ZLs patiently waiting out there I hope this is of some help. Now for the best part. Phil, zl3pah ___ 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] Amplifier Hook Up
That PTT RCA socket is an INPUT - to close the PTT line - ie it puts the K3 into transmit. On 26/12/07 19:16, Dave G4AON [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: I use my K3/100 with an Acom 1000, I just connect the phono keying output to the amplifier keying input with a phono to phono screened lead. The Acom doesn't have ALC output, so it's not an issue. The K3/Acom combination works great on CW with no relay thumps or clicks from the almost silent vacuum relay in the Acom linear. The ALC input to the K3 is positive going (0 to + 5 Volts on pin 15 of the Aux I/O socket) and has been discussed on the Reflector previously. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 When examining the back panel of the K3 I see an output for PTT to control an amplifier but I don't see any input for the amplifier AGC output to control the transmitter power. Surely this common feature was not overlooked on such a feature rich transceiver. Where is the connection for this control and what control voltage is it looking for? I don't see an amplifier hook up diagram in the manual either. Surely someone using this transceiver with an amp! -- Man is the best computer we can put aboard a spacecraft and the only one that can be mass produced with unskilled labour. -Wernher von Braun, rocket engineer (1912-1977) ___ 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] Amplifier Hook Up
J15 (phono) is the keying output... it connects to the drain of Q3 and keys a linear... 73 Dave, G4AON = That PTT RCA socket is an INPUT - to close the PTT line - ie it puts the K3 into transmit. On 26/12/07 19:16, Dave G4AON elecraft at astromag.co.uk http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft sent: / I use my K3/100 with an Acom 1000, I just connect the phono keying // output to the amplifier keying input with a phono to phono screened // lead. The Acom doesn't have ALC output, so it's not an issue. The // K3/Acom combination works great on CW with no relay thumps or clicks // from the almost silent vacuum relay in the Acom linear. // // The ALC input to the K3 is positive going (0 to + 5 Volts on pin 15 of // the Aux I/O socket) and has been discussed on the Reflector previously. // // 73 Dave, G4AON // K3/100 #80 // / ___ 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] How to clear your K3 through New Zealand Customs
I don't understand this... It is widely commented that NZ is what England was like 30 years ago, however it sounds like your Bureaucracy has already caught up with ours ! 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:40:06 +1300, Phil Holliday wrote: I was delighted to receive my K3 s/n 138 here in the Land of the Long White Cloud recently. Here are some notes for anyone else in ZL who is waiting for their shipment to clear NZ Customs. The K3 was shipped from Aptos on Dec 5th and arrived into Customs here 2 days later.I was tracking its progress thru the USPS website. There was no progress. Having phoned and been informed that I would receive a letter giving me details of tax to pay I waited, but there was no letter. I finally phoned NZ Post who gave me a number in NZ Customs to call. They denied all responsibility for clearing the shipment and said it was the responsibility of NZ Post. Back to NZ post who were surprisingly helpful, told me that this happens all the time, Customs deny all responsibility etc. After some time on the phone from a really helpful customer service rep he gave me an Entry Number which is the one piece of information you really need, plus a customs phone number to call. Within 3 minutes I had given them my credit card number to pay the tax, they had cleared the package and it arrived the next day, 14 days after arriving in the country. For all other ZLs patiently waiting out there I hope this is of some help. Now for the best part. Phil, zl3pah ___ 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] K2 #6099 is Alive!
I finally completed K2 #6099 early on Christmas Eve. So far, just the basic CW QRP version; have the K160RX option to build yet. Construction was smooth through all stages. Receiver sounds fantastic, filtering is great (just used the setup described in the manual)! With the whirlwind of Christmas and grandkids, I've only had a little time to read over the operations section of the manual. Can't wait to get some free time on the air for a first contact - tonight looks promising! Now, what option do I want next!?!? Thanks, Elecraft! geoff - W1OH K2 #6099, KX1 #1317 -- * Geoff Allsup, W1OH [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Research Engineer Upper Ocean Processes Group Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Woods Hole, MA, USA * ___ 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 Filter advice...
Thanks to everyone for their comments on filters for a CW+AM K3. They are very helpful. I was aware of the distinction between roofing filter and DSP filtering but didn't know (or forgot) about the 2.7 kHz standard filter. As for the hoped for multi-bandwidth filter, I guess it is probably too soon to talk about. My first questions would be how wide it would go and how much it would cost. 73, Drew AF2Z ___ 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 2 tone 3rd order dynamic range at 2 KHz tone spacing
I've been looking at the performance of my K3 using a buffered fixed crystal oscillator, hybrid coupler and Marconi 2018 signal generator... I've noticed a strange phenomenon where the two tone dynamic range appears to be approximately 10 dB worse at 2 KHz spacing with the 400 Hz 8 pole filter than with the 2.8 KHz 8 pole filter (90 dB and 100 dB respectively). At 5 KHz the range is 100 dB with either filter. Altering the width control from 400 Hz to 450 Hz and back again switches the filters, the audible effect of the spurious signal being there or not, is quite striking. Both upper and lower 3rd order products behave the same, I also get the same results with the Marconi signal generator on the high side or low side of the crystal oscillator. Anyone with a pair of signal generators and a hybrid coupler care to check their K3 and see if they obtain the same results? I'm assuming the reason is ripples in the passband of the 400 Hz filter many dBs down the passband. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 ___ 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 RF Board extra parts
Just finished inventory on a new K1. All of the taped resistors matched the inventory list - however, I found a 100K Ohm resistor that was not listed on the inventory page - it was not taped with the others but was just loose in the bag. What is this one for? Carl WA7CS ___ 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 and spectrogram: dual passband
The outer PB is tipped, that is, the high frequency side of the inner filter is five to ten DB stronger than the low side. Seems like it ought to be in balance. I think if you plot the response at whatever width you have set, you'll see the low frequency rolloff before you engage Dual PB. This is likely due to the relationship of the filter skirts and BFO. If you then turn on Dual PB, you'll see the former passband suppressed about 25 dB and the 150 Hz wide peak rising above it. Alternately, set the pitch higher to get away from the wide filter's passband edge and you'll see the suppression is in fact symmetrical about the peak. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ 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] N2CQ QRP Contest Calendar: Dec 27 - Jan 27, 2008
~ N2CQ QRP CONTEST CALENDAR December 27, 2007 - January 27, 2008 ~ 80 METER FOXHUNT (CW) *** QRP Contest *** Each Tuesday to Mar 25 9 PM to 10:29 PM Eastern Time USA Info: http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/ ~ 40 METER FOXHUNT (CW) *** QRP Contest *** Each Thursday to March 27 9 PM to 10:29 PM Eastern Time USA Info: http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/ ~ RAC Canada Winter Contest (All) ... QRP Category Dec 29, z to 2359z Rules: http://www.rac.ca/service/infocont.htm ~ Stew Perry (W1BB) Topband Distance Challenge (CW) ... QRP Category Dec 29, 1500z to Dec 30, 1500z Rules: http://web.jzap.com/k7rat/stew.html ~ Origional QRP Contest (CW) *** QRP Contest *** Dec 29, 1500z to Dec 30, 1500z Rules: http://www.qrpcc.de:80/contestrules/index.html ~ MQFD Monthly Sprint (CW/PH/Digital) *** QRP Contest *** Dec 29, 1800z to 2200z Rules: http://w2agn.net/mqfdsprint.html ~ Straight Key Night (CW) EST: Dec 31, 1900 to Jan 1, 1900 UTC: Jan 1, z to 2400z Info: http://www.arrl.org/contests/rules/2008/skn.html ~ AGB NYSB -New Year SnowBall Contest (80M - All) ...QRP Category Jan 1, z to 0100z Rules: http://www.qsl.net/eu1eu/agb_nysb.htm ~ AGCW Happy New Year Contest (CW)...QRP Category Jan 1, 0900z to 1200z Rules: http://www.agcw.org/agcw-con/2007/Englisch/happynew_e.htm ~ AGCW VHF/UHF CW Contest ... QRP Category Jan 1, 1600z to 1900z (144 Mhz) Jan 1, 1900z to 2100z (432 Mhz) Rules: http://www.agcw.org/agcw-con/2007/Englisch/agcw-dl0_e.htm ~ ARRL RTTY Roundup ... = 150W Category Jan 5, 1800z to Jan 6, 2400z Rules: http://www.arrl.org/contests/calendar.html?year=2008 ~ EUCW 160 Meter Contest (CW) ... QRP Category Jan 5, 2000z to 2300z and Jan 6, 0400z to 0700z Rules: http://www.agcw.org/eucw/eu160.html ~ Adventure Radio Society - Spartan Sprint (CW) ... QRP Contest! Jan 8, 0200z to 0400z (First Monday 9 PM EST) Rules: http://www.arsqrp.com/ ~ SKCC Sprint (Straight Key CW) ... QRP Awards Jan 9, z to 0200z Rules: http://skccgroup.com/sprint/sprint-rules.htm ~ 070 Club PSKFEST Contest ... QRP Category Jan 12, z to 2400z Rules: http://www.podxs.com/html/pskfest.html ~ Michigan QRP Club Contest (CW) ... QRP Contest! Jan 12, 1200z to Jan 13, 2359z Rules: http://www.qsl.net/miqrpclub/contest.html ~ North American QSO Party (CW) (100w max. QRP Entries Noted) Jan 12, 1800z to Jan 13, 0600z Rules: http://www.ncjweb.com/naqprules.php ~ SKCC Weekend Sprint (Straight Key CW) ... QRP Category Jan 13, z to z Rules: http://www.skccgroup.com/sprint/wes/wknd-sprint-rules.html ~ DARC 10-Meter Contest (CW/SSB)... =100 W category Jan 13, 0900Z to 1059Z Rules: http://www.darc.de/referate/dx/xedczr.htm ~ NAQCC Straight Key/Bug Sprint *** QRP CONTEST! *** EST: Jan 16, 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM UTC: Jan 17, 0130z to 0330z Rules: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/contests.html ~ LZ OPEN CONTEST (CW 80M/40M) ...QRP Category Jan 19, 0400z to 1200z Rules: http://www.linkove.com/lz-open-contest/ ~ North American QSO Party (SSB) (100w max. QRP Entries Noted) Jan 19, 1800z to Jan 20, 0600z Rules: http://www.ncjweb.com/naqprules.php ~ ARRL January VHF Sweepstakes ... Low Power Category Jan 19, 1900z to Jan 21, 0400z Rules: http://www.arrl.org/contests/calendar.html?year=2008 ~ Run For The Bacon (CW) *** QRP Contest *** EST: Jan 20, 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM UTC: Jan 21, 0200z to 0400z Rules: http://fpqrp.net/ ~ CQ WW 160-Meter DX Contest (CW) ... QRP Category Jan 26, z to Jan 27, 2359z Rules:
Re: [Elecraft] K1 RF Board extra parts
Yup - I'm pretty sure. Turns out I've got a nasty case of color-blindness - therefore I'm forced to measure each and every resistor. It gets even worse - as a teenager I decided I wanted to become an electronics genius, so as part of my college education electronics lab was pure folly! By the way, the genius part never really worked out. Carl (have VOM -will travel) WA7CS Matt Palmer wrote: are you sure its not a molded choke? Matt KD8DAO On Dec 27, 2007 10:17 AM, Carl Strode [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just finished inventory on a new K1. All of the taped resistors matched the inventory list - however, I found a 100K Ohm resistor that was not listed on the inventory page - it was not taped with the others but was just loose in the bag. What is this one for? Carl WA7CS ___ 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 and spectrogram: dual passband
Any screen shots? - David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW K2 S/N 5982 On Wed, 2007-12-26 at 20:18 -0700, cloud runner wrote: The dual passband on spectrogram was most informative. It turns out my ear had little idea what was going on. I have the 2.7 khz and the 500 khz (but the radio is set to 600 khz). I think this function will act differently with different filters on board. Here is what happens. When one puts on dual passband, the inner passband that is at full sensitivity is fixed at the 600 hz of the narrower roofing filter. That PB does not change with any PB tuning adjustments. The outside PB is about 25 DB down. For me, that is too much!!! I would rather this be down more like 15 DB. At 25 DB down, I can hear there are stations outside the inner PB, but I can not copy them at the same time as the station in the center. The outer PB is tipped, that is, the high frequency side of the inner filter is five to ten DB stronger than the low side. Seems like it ought to be in balance. PB shift or PB Hi / Lo cut, both do exactly the same thing when in dual PB mode. They narrow up the outer filter, down to the inner filter at the narrowest. They do not, for example, I might have thought the in HI /Lo mode, you might be able to chop off the upper or lower context independently, but you can not. 73, Fred - kt5x ___ 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 RF Board extra parts
Carl Strode wrote: Yup - I'm pretty sure. Turns out I've got a nasty case of color-blindness - therefore I'm forced to measure each and every resistor. Me too, so I trained a small daughter to read color codes. She was no more than 4 years old, and she had her own place at my bench. I would hand her a resistor and she would say brown, black, yellow! Now she's about to turn 34 and lives 9000 miles away, so I'm back to the VOM. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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] How to clear your K3 through New Zealand Customs
Hi all, Phils, comments are only partially correct. Normally NZ Post will send a letter saying a parcel has arrived and how to pay for any GST. However the best way is to have an account with a Customs agent or with UPS and or Fedex and then there are no problems at all. For example I had a parcel from M2 yesterday that came Fedex, they cleared it, and sent it on by courier. Bureacracy doesn't get involved. Regards Ross ZL1WN ps I am contemplating a K3 - Original Message - From: Stewart Baker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Phil Holliday [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 10:56 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How to clear your K3 through New Zealand Customs I don't understand this... It is widely commented that NZ is what England was like 30 years ago, however it sounds like your Bureaucracy has already caught up with ours ! 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:40:06 +1300, Phil Holliday wrote: I was delighted to receive my K3 s/n 138 here in the Land of the Long White Cloud recently. Here are some notes for anyone else in ZL who is waiting for their shipment to clear NZ Customs. The K3 was shipped from Aptos on Dec 5th and arrived into Customs here 2 days later.I was tracking its progress thru the USPS website. There was no progress. Having phoned and been informed that I would receive a letter giving me details of tax to pay I waited, but there was no letter. I finally phoned NZ Post who gave me a number in NZ Customs to call. They denied all responsibility for clearing the shipment and said it was the responsibility of NZ Post. Back to NZ post who were surprisingly helpful, told me that this happens all the time, Customs deny all responsibility etc. After some time on the phone from a really helpful customer service rep he gave me an Entry Number which is the one piece of information you really need, plus a customs phone number to call. Within 3 minutes I had given them my credit card number to pay the tax, they had cleared the package and it arrived the next day, 14 days after arriving in the country. For all other ZLs patiently waiting out there I hope this is of some help. Now for the best part. Phil, zl3pah ___ 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 __ NOD32 2748 (20071227) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.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: K2 pictures/road trip pictures
Your photographs are fantastic! An excellent build of your K2, every lead is beautifully formed and soldered, it must have taken you many hours to build the rig, excellent sorting and marking of components for assembly. You have never seen snow and ice before? Come on up here to Wellesley, Ontario we'll let you have some, about two feet on the level right now and more on the way tonite according to the wx forecaster. 73, Bob VE3XM K2 S/N 04575 K2/100 S/N 04031 K3/100 ??? on order ___ 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] xv222 - Diode Issue - CORRECTION
Hi Eric, The printing on the diode is not real crisp. It looks like 1N5 then 358.Is possible that 2 and 8/B (the last position on both lines respectively) has a bad silkscreen? The 8 could be either an 8 or a B very easily. I talked to Scott last Friday and asked him to ship me a new D3 and L15. I hope that they will arrive today or tomorrow. Bottom line... the part in question was not clear. Support is sending me a replacement to make sure that we are 100% certain on the part. The support from the Elecraft has been great so this is NOT a big deal in my book. Thanks, JH Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: CORRECTION - My last email was in error. (Our manufacturing department misunderstood my question on this.) We are NOT shipping 1N5238 diodes in the XV222 kit. The correct part for D3 is the 1N5235B. We just checked and this is the part for D3 packed in our current stock of XV222 kits. John - Could you be misreading the markings on the diode? The 1N5235B is marked with 52 on one line and 35B on the second line. (B as in Boy) It is possible you are reading the B as an 8. If not, let me know and we'll get you the correct part. I apologize for the confusion on this. 73, Eric WA6HHQ John Hoaglun wrote: Hello fellow builders: I am building an xv222 transverter. The last step on page 28 is to sort 13 diodes. 1 - 1n5235 (D3) 2 - 1n5711 (D7,D8) 10 - 1n4148 (D1, D2, D3, D13, D6,D12,D9,D14,D15,D16) I don't have a 1n5235... but there is a 1n5358 in the parts bag. All of the parts match except for this one diode. Is the 1n5358 a replacement/equivalent part? I don't see this listed in the errata notes nor can I confirm/deny on the internet that they are interchangeable parts. Please respond to the list and cc me directly. (I get the digest version of the list so I might not see the response... or in a timely fashion.) Thanks, JH ___ 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 RF Board extra parts
I found a 100K Ohm resistor that was not listed on the inventory page - it was not taped with the others but was just loose in the bag. What is this one for? It would be my guess that it is R19, associated with the front panel assembly. R19 is a 100k-ohm resistor that was added *after* the first few hundred K1s to improve the linearity of the VFO tuning. It will be soldered across two of the terminals of the VFO potentiometer, so it will not actually be installed on any of the K1's PC boards. My K1 was one of the first (#175), so I don't know how K1 kits 2500 units later are being packaged. I may be wrong. 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
[Elecraft] New KSB2 for sale: SSB PSK31
Hello, Today I just finished building a new KSB2 module ... Picture 1 http://wilcoxengineering.com/images/KSB2top023.jpg , Picture 2 http://wilcoxengineering.com/images/KSB2top025.jpg. It's for sale, never been used ... $179. I'll install it in your K2 and do a Spectrogram BFO alignment for you. If you were thinking about getting on SSB or PSK31, this module will setup your K2 for more operating enjoyment! Please respond off list, directly to me. Happy holidays, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX 570-321-1516 http://WilcoxEngineering.com Williamsport, PA 17701 ___ 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] Mountain Ops Tac Pac replacement?
A food box and lid, ie very large sandwich box. Adds hardly any weight but protects very well inside a shoulder bag. David G3UNA Do you have a favorite bag for carrying your K2 and a few accessories (like a set of Palm Mini paddles and some cable, maybe a small PS)? I need something that will protect it in the car, not from airline luggage gorillas. The Western Pack case shown at http://westerncasecompany.com/html/camerabags.html - the small Weekender - seems about the right size, but perhaps somewhat too big. 73 de chris K6DBG ___ 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 - A CW rig?
Fred, I am a devote CW op and have never enjoyed SSB until the K3 came along. K3 audio is remarkably clean, distortion free and a joy to listen to. Clearly a great deal of the trash I heard on SSB I should have attributed to my receiver rather than the other guy. Unlike many other implementations, the K3 DSP noise reduction is very effective without introducing annoying artifacts. At its most aggressive it will produce a hollow, bottom of the well, sound but with no loss of intelligibility. The VOX is the smoothest I've ever used and is all you could ever want. Being able to tailor both the receive and transmit audio allows you to compensate for your voice and hearing characteristics quite effectively. 73, Doug, W6JD K2/100 #1626 K3/100 #23 -- Original message -- From: Fred (FL) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Seems like much of the K3 Reflector correspondence, and even the discussons of K3 Filters, invariably ignores the SSB mode in the K3. Is the K3, like the K2, again looked at as a CW contest rig? For those hundreds who received their K3's so far, there haven't been an practical how it works posts. This retired ham, is waiting until after 1 Jan, to decide when to order my K3. In a way it seems like the rig is still early in its product introduction, maybe later would be better. Fred N3CSY Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping ___ 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] Mountain Ops Tac Pac replacement?
I've been moving my K2 around a bunch over the past few months, and find myself wishing that I had a decent fitted bag for it (I end up wrapping it in bubble wrap). I've heard about the TacPac, I know that they're no longer made (despite assurances that the company was being sold to someone who would carry on). Do you have a favorite bag for carrying your K2 and a few accessories (like a set of Palm Mini paddles and some cable, maybe a small PS)? I need something that will protect it in the car, not from airline luggage gorillas. The Western Pack case shown at http://westerncasecompany.com/html/camerabags.html - the small Weekender - seems about the right size, but perhaps somewhat too big. 73 de chris K6DBG ___ 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] New KSB2 for sale: SSB PSK31
David, I have a RigBlaster Pro (http://www.westmountainradio.com/specs.htm) ... outbound hookup is just one cable to the microphone connector on the K2, with keying via the mic's PTT line. My Heil connects to the front of the RigBlaster. Audio from the K2's speaker jack goes to the RigBlaster (and then to the PC). Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX 570-321-1516 http://WilcoxEngineering.com Williamsport, PA 17701 David Wilburn wrote: Sorry I can't take you up on your SSB offer, already have one, but was curious of what cabling you use for the transmit audio path and keying of the K2 during PSK transmit? Happy holidays. - David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW K2 S/N 5982 On Thu, 2007-12-27 at 13:33 -0500, Alan D. Wilcox wrote: Hello, Today I just finished building a new KSB2 module ... Picture 1 http://wilcoxengineering.com/images/KSB2top023.jpg , Picture 2 http://wilcoxengineering.com/images/KSB2top025.jpg. It's for sale, never been used ... $179. I'll install it in your K2 and do a Spectrogram BFO alignment for you. If you were thinking about getting on SSB or PSK31, this module will setup your K2 for more operating enjoyment! Please respond off list, directly to me. Happy holidays, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX 570-321-1516 http://WilcoxEngineering.com Williamsport, PA 17701 ___ 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] Proset with Kenwood?
I just received the Heil Proset from Elecraft. When my K3 arrives I plan to use the headset with the K3. Since I expect a rather long wait until my K3 arrives I am wondering if the headset can be used with my current TS-940 radio. The earphones work but I don't want to try the microphone until I am sure it is compatible with the 940. The mike plug is physically proper but I can't find a wiring diagram for the headset so I'm not sure about the electrical correctness. If the wiring is not a match can I wire up a simple interface or isn't that practical? Nelson, K8DJC -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 3344 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len ___ 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] How to clear your K3 through New Zealand Customs
Hi Phil, I am pleased to report that I had no problems at all getting my K3 /100 kit thru NZ Customs. I got a letter in the post, rang the enclosed phone# to pay NZ$381 GST etc and had it on my desk at the saltmine the next morning. The hardest part was looking at it all day at work!!. It went together a treat and works well. Be VERY carefull to completely read and understand the construction manual as I had a problem setting up and callibrating the rig but after a cople of emails to the helpful folk at Aptos all is well. Enjoy the rig and give us shout if you need help or want a K3 to K3 qso!! Cheers for now and HNY Peter ZL1PWD K3#139 Phil Holliday wrote: I was delighted to receive my K3 s/n 138 here in the Land of the Long White Cloud recently. Here are some notes for anyone else in ZL who is waiting for their shipment to clear NZ Customs. 'snip' Phil, zl3pah ___ 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 -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/How-to-clear-your-K3-through-New-Zealand-Customs-tp14511217p14517620.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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 - A CW rig?
Thanks for the info on the K3's SSB mode of operation. You guys made up my mind. I'll order one in January. This radio continues to amaze me, at every turn it seems like Elecraft Inc. - put their all into this new rig! Thanks. Fred N3CSY FL Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping ___ 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 Pictures/Road Trip Pictures!
In a message dated 12/26/2007 7:37:49 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm back from my week-long road trip, and I finally have pictures from my trip online, plus the pictures from my K2 build... http://www.flickr.com/photos/af6fh/collections/ (Note: If you're offended by pictures of ham radios and stuffed animals in close proximity, you probably shouldn't look... :-) I actually didn't do much radio stuff on my trip; it was my first road trip ever, and at times just getting from one place to another was as much as I could handle! However, I did set my K2 up in the field, which was good practice, because I expect to be doing more of that in the future. My road-trip kit needs a little refinement, too, and I'll have to work on that a bit. (Expect questions later!) Sarah AF6FH Sarah, I'm pleased that you took the time to stop in Gaviota and snap a few photos of the rest stop as well. I live a few miles down the road toward Santa Barbara. The dead trees you saw are more of a bush when foliated and were actually the remains of a burn that swept through the area about 3 years ago. The protracted draught in this area has delayed the usual re-growth considerably. This area is noted for its daily high winds and that contributes somewhat to the vulnerability to fires. I hope you had a chance to turn towards the beach area a 1/4 milesouth and have a look at one of the nicest beaches on the Cal coast. know for a very wide expanse of pure white sand I have spent quite a few days as a youngster playing there. The shot up hill at the ridge on the west side has a very interesting feature we cal the 'elephant'. It's most noticeable when in the southbound 101 as you approach from the canyon. along the ridgeback is a formation of rocks that look like a small family of elephants - mom, pop, and a couple young, as they trudge up the ridge tail in trunk with the lead elephants trunk/head and right ear very pronounced. Mostly only locals who travel the road frequently are aware of it. Hope the rest of trip was fun and love the K2! Al WA6VNN - K2 4887, 6281, K3 31 **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) ___ 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] KNB2 diagnosis
I'll admit that I am pretty gullible, until I prove otherwise, but scratching the top of a transistor as a fix Ha ha ha hac'mon now. Stan Rife W5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 24, 2007 11:18 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KNB2 diagnosis Chris, I installed a KNB2 in my K2 a few months ago. I didn't think it worked until I tried the scratching of Q21 as recommended. With the top off and background noise coming from the speaker, I toggled from NB1 to NB2 to OFF while I scratched the case of Q21. It worked. I saw a definite difference. With the NB on I then toggled between both threshold levels and heard the difference also. Give this technique another try. Use a small screwdriver to scratch with. Good luck. John N2YC I've never been convinced that my KNB2 worked as planned. I have the K2 open today to install the K160RX, and decided to work on the KNB2. I found the archive messages about scratching Q21. I can only get any noise out of this with the pre-amp on - don't know if that's as expected or not. No setting of the NB changes the audio through the headphones. I can tap Q21 and get a pulse on my scope, or rub the case back and forth to get something a little more continuous (but still hard to capture on the scope - despite being quite evident in the headphones). Some of the time, my pulses just die at the output of R8, which goes to ground via L1. I'm not sure exactly what I do differently when the pulse gets past - perhaps just how hard I'm tapping? If I have the NB turned off, the signal stops at pin 4 of U1 - I see pulses there, but not at pin 1. If I have the NB turned on, pin 4 is biased and pin 1 is biased even higher - but I don't see the pulses at either pin. Help? Feeling stuck here.73 de chris K6DBG ___ 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] Mountain Ops Tac Pac replacement?
I use the Bail Out Bag 5 from http://countycomm.com/BAILOUTBAGGEN5.htm It is $40 and comes in black (which I have) and green (which they don't have). The side pocket holds a soft plastic soap dish into which I can fit a Palm Paddle. The lower horizontal zippered pocket is good for DC cables. The front pockets are good for mics. The fat side pocket holds logbooks and pens and would probably also fit a Gamma HPS1a power supply. It also has pockets good for 9V batteries, flashlights, headphones, etc. The K2 and a folding solar panel fits inside. A hard cover for the front of the K2 would be a nice option, just as it would be for the other Elecraft rigs. The K3 does not fit. Leigh/WA5ZNU On Thu, 27 Dec 2007 11:16 am, Christopher A. Kantarjiev wrote: I've been moving my K2 around a bunch over the past few months, and find myself wishing that I had a decent fitted bag for it (I end up wrapping it in bubble wrap). I've heard about the TacPac, I know that they're no longer made (despite assurances that the company was being sold to someone who would carry on). Do you have a favorite bag for carrying your K2 and a few accessories (like a set of Palm Mini paddles and some cable, maybe a small PS)? I need something that will protect it in the car, not from airline luggage gorillas. The Western Pack case shown at http://westerncasecompany.com/html/camerabags.html - the small Weekender - seems about the right size, but perhaps somewhat too big. 73 de chris K6DBG ___ 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/elecraftHelp: 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] KNB2 diagnosis
Ha, ha! No fix. It's a way of generating noise to demonstrate that the KNB2 is working. It produces the sort of high-impulse, short duration noise the KNB2 is designed to handle. A lot of operators note that it doesn't do much for random QRN with fairly wide pulses at varying intervals. That's not what a noise blanker is best suited for suppressing. Blankers do a wonderful job on repetitive spikes such as those produced by cheap lamp dimmers, auto ignition, etc. The scratch is just a way of testing it if one doesn't have a suitable noise source handy. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stan Rife Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2007 4:19 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KNB2 diagnosis I'll admit that I am pretty gullible, until I prove otherwise, but scratching the top of a transistor as a fix Ha ha ha hac'mon now. Stan Rife W5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 24, 2007 11:18 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KNB2 diagnosis Chris, I installed a KNB2 in my K2 a few months ago. I didn't think it worked until I tried the scratching of Q21 as recommended. With the top off and background noise coming from the speaker, I toggled from NB1 to NB2 to OFF while I scratched the case of Q21. It worked. I saw a definite difference. With the NB on I then toggled between both threshold levels and heard the difference also. Give this technique another try. Use a small screwdriver to scratch with. Good luck. John N2YC I've never been convinced that my KNB2 worked as planned. I have the K2 open today to install the K160RX, and decided to work on the KNB2. I found the archive messages about scratching Q21. I can only get any noise out of this with the pre-amp on - don't know if that's as expected or not. No setting of the NB changes the audio through the headphones. I can tap Q21 and get a pulse on my scope, or rub the case back and forth to get something a little more continuous (but still hard to capture on the scope - despite being quite evident in the headphones). Some of the time, my pulses just die at the output of R8, which goes to ground via L1. I'm not sure exactly what I do differently when the pulse gets past - perhaps just how hard I'm tapping? If I have the NB turned off, the signal stops at pin 4 of U1 - I see pulses there, but not at pin 1. If I have the NB turned on, pin 4 is biased and pin 1 is biased even higher - but I don't see the pulses at either pin. Help? Feeling stuck here.73 de chris K6DBG ___ 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] KNB2 diagnosis
Stan, Scratching Q21 is certainly NOT a *fix* by any means!!! It is a 'GO -- NO-GO' test only. BUT it is one 'no-tools' method that can effectively produce the noise that the KNB2 is capable of suppressing. Of course, the preamp must be on to bring Q21 into the circuit. 73, Don W3FPR Stan Rife wrote: I'll admit that I am pretty gullible, until I prove otherwise, but scratching the top of a transistor as a fix Ha ha ha hac'mon now. Stan Rife W5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 ___ 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 2 tone 3rd order dynamic range at 2 KHz tone spacing
Hi Dave, My K3 shows an IMDR3 of between 110dB and 105dB with slight variations from the upper to lower side. This with the 400Hz roofing filter and 400Hz DSP filter at spacings of 100, 50, 20, 15, 10, 5 and 2kHz on the 20m band. Last week our quick and dirty first look also gave us numbers in the same ballpark: IMDR3 of 106db at 20 and 5kHz and 104db at a spacing of 2kHz. We did find some spurs, last week, which were coming from one of the HP signal generators, which slightly confused us at first. The spurs were very far down, but they were there. vy 73 de toby ___ 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] KNB2 diagnosis
To all I love my K2 it is a great radio,BUT the noise blanker well it sucks. It works on some noise to some extent that's it. It is the weak point in the radio,and I live with it. I allways thought Elecraft would come up with a better design. 73 Sam kf4yox - Original Message - From: Stan Rife [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2007 7:18 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KNB2 diagnosis I'll admit that I am pretty gullible, until I prove otherwise, but scratching the top of a transistor as a fix Ha ha ha hac'mon now. Stan Rife W5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 24, 2007 11:18 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KNB2 diagnosis Chris, I installed a KNB2 in my K2 a few months ago. I didn't think it worked until I tried the scratching of Q21 as recommended. With the top off and background noise coming from the speaker, I toggled from NB1 to NB2 to OFF while I scratched the case of Q21. It worked. I saw a definite difference. With the NB on I then toggled between both threshold levels and heard the difference also. Give this technique another try. Use a small screwdriver to scratch with. Good luck. John N2YC I've never been convinced that my KNB2 worked as planned. I have the K2 open today to install the K160RX, and decided to work on the KNB2. I found the archive messages about scratching Q21. I can only get any noise out of this with the pre-amp on - don't know if that's as expected or not. No setting of the NB changes the audio through the headphones. I can tap Q21 and get a pulse on my scope, or rub the case back and forth to get something a little more continuous (but still hard to capture on the scope - despite being quite evident in the headphones). Some of the time, my pulses just die at the output of R8, which goes to ground via L1. I'm not sure exactly what I do differently when the pulse gets past - perhaps just how hard I'm tapping? If I have the NB turned off, the signal stops at pin 4 of U1 - I see pulses there, but not at pin 1. If I have the NB turned on, pin 4 is biased and pin 1 is biased even higher - but I don't see the pulses at either pin. Help? Feeling stuck here.73 de chris K6DBG ___ 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] Proset with Kenwood?
The Elecraft version of the Proset uses an electret mic that will not work with a standard Kenwood mic input. You will need to add a resistor/capacitor network inside the Kenwood radio or inside the Foster plug on the Proset adapter. RadioProset 1 uF + 1 -)(--+-- Tip | 5 -----+ 5.6 K 7 Sleeve 73, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nelson Wittstock Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 2:36 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Proset with Kenwood? I just received the Heil Proset from Elecraft. When my K3 arrives I plan to use the headset with the K3. Since I expect a rather long wait until my K3 arrives I am wondering if the headset can be used with my current TS-940 radio. The earphones work but I don't want to try the microphone until I am sure it is compatible with the 940. The mike plug is physically proper but I can't find a wiring diagram for the headset so I'm not sure about the electrical correctness. If the wiring is not a match can I wire up a simple interface or isn't that practical? Nelson, K8DJC ___ 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] Which Heil Prosets should we carry?
Since the K3 is also compatible with the other Heil Proset boom mic headsets that use the HC4 and HC5 elements, which model does everyone like? Any favorite models? Its not practical for us to carry them all, but I'd like to add at least one or two of the more popular versions to our product list. 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] K3 Shipping Status Update
We've just updated the K3 shipping Status Page. Shipping for the weeks of Jan 2-4 and 7-11: (Orders with deposits): We have a short shipping week next week, due to the New Year's holiday on 12/31-1/1, but we are still working over this next weekend (Dec 29-30) to get ahead. We're ramping up our ship rate and we will ship the few remaining May 3rd orders, and the May 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9th orders during this period. We have also added staff (and overtime) in production and test and hope to beat the above plan. (We're still adding more help over the next 2 weeks.) 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
