[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement
Good Evening (well, somewhere) It is late here. The NAQP just got done and I had some fun in it. I will not set the world on fire but I did make some contacts around my chores. It has been a wet and cold week here. It was nice for getting more wood ready for winter while it wasn't raining but that happened every single day. Most days it cleared up by noon but it was pretty wet out. It did get in the 70s a couple times but I had my first fire of the summer. It was so cold Sam thought we should get warm. I think it was more like a threat if I remember correctly ;) He speaks and everyone jumps. Twenty meters was pretty good this week and today I worked stations on all contest bands except 10 and 160. I could not quite get the folks on 10 meters and on 160 my SWR never got below 4 so I could not get out. But the other bands were pretty good. What does surprise me is the fastest folks out there require the most repeats. Whether via the computer keyboard or via my paddles I had to send my information multiple times to many of the very fastest sending stations. Those running below warp 9 were able to get my information first time. It was an interesting contrast. After a few hours I was able to get their information first time too. I tried holding a frequency but never did too well. SP was the order of the day for me. It was fun to watch N1MM do its thing. My biggest problem was losing my USB mouse connection over and over again. I unplugged it and plugged it back in to get it working again. I also heard quite a few stations I knew. At one point AB7R blew me out of the room on 80 meters. Greg I don't think you're supposed to be quite that strong! Then I heard someone work K6DGW not too long ago. I'll bet Fred is going to be sleeping late tomorrow :) W0NTA was a good signal into Oregon on 40 meters while AC0DS was strong on 20 meters. Lots of interesting signals out there. NAQP seems simple enough for even me to work in it. It will be a few years before I can handle the contacts in the sweekpstakes ;) Please join us tomorrow evening. 1) Hail signs (first letter or two of the suffix of your call) 2) NCS help (as well as QSP/QNP relay help) Sunday 2300z (Sunday 4 PM PDT) 14050 kHz Monday 0200z (Sunday 7 PM PDT) 7045 kHz Stay well, Kevin. KD5ONS ecn.visionseer.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] ESSB Works Well
W7GJ, Lance wrote: I am very curious about this ESSB modeI am getting my K3 in a few weeks, and wonder what it sounds like with a normal SSB receiver using something like 2.8 KHz filter. Does it sound better/worse/distorted? Or can you hear no difference unless you have a wider receive filter? Since most people just have standard SSB filters, I am curious to know if you can use the mode with others, or only with ESSB-equipped stations. TNX and VY 73, Lance They would not hear much difference, but they will probably be able to hear some in an A/B comparison, because their filter does not cut off absolutely at 2.7KHz or whatever, so some of the extra information will get through. But you will be wasting power generating frequencies that are more or less wasted on the station you are working, and which could be causing QRM or simply taking up space that someone else could be using. In my opinion, it's only appropriate to use ESSB when you know that the other station is also equipped to receive it, on a band that is quiet enough that the wider signal is not preventing someone else from having a QSO. From that standpoint, it is a pity that it has to be enabled or disabled by going into the CONFIG menu, because that seems to imply that it is a setting that people will either use most of the time or not use at all, rather than something you enable (perhaps using MODE ALT) for a particular contact when circumstances permit, and then turn off when that contact has ended. - Julian, G4ILO http://www.g4ilo.com/ G4ILO's Shack http://www.ham-directory.com/ Ham Directory -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/ESSB-Works-Well-tp666449p666824.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] Re: ESSB Works Well
It's easy to turn ESSB on/off by assigning it to one of the PF keys. You still have to toggle it on/off with the 1 key then exit the menu, but it's fairly quick and easy. I would welcome a test with another ESSB station to try mine. I find a few AM stations around but hear very few ESSB QSOs. The K3 sounds superb at 2.8 KHz bandwidth, so with my deep voice I am not sure ESSB would be of any real use, but I would like to at least give it a try. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 But you will be wasting power generating frequencies that are more or less wasted on the station you are working, and which could be causing QRM or simply taking up space that someone else could be using. In my opinion, it's only appropriate to use ESSB when you know that the other station is also equipped to receive it, on a band that is quiet enough that the wider signal is not preventing someone else from having a QSO. From that standpoint, it is a pity that it has to be enabled or disabled by going into the CONFIG menu, because that seems to imply that it is a setting that people will either use most of the time or not use at all, rather than something you enable (perhaps using MODE ALT) for a particular contact when circumstances permit, and then turn off when that contact has ended. - Julian, G4ILO ___ 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 ERR TXF MESSAGE
Having a senior moment, I can't transmit. Keep getting an error message.ERR TXF. I corrected this when I first got the K3. But can't remember what I did. Thanks Don..w2xb -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-ERR-TXF-MESSAGE-tp666938p666938.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] tx err message
Thanks to everyone that jarred my memory. Got it working fine now. Had the tx filter set wrong. Don...w2xb -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/tx-err-message-tp666966p666966.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] bandwidth question of K2
When I am set to LSB on 40 meters without any filter engaged, what is the bandwidth that I can receive? I am using my K2 as a tunable IF for a LF converter that I experiment with, and I heard a station last night that was well above where I was tuning (almost 20 kHz) and I am trying to rationalize that to myself. Chris ___ 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] N1MM Com Port CW
Thanks for the assistance. Still can't get it to work with software switches so will look at the hardware interfacing and go through the set-up again in detail. Cheers, Terry G4MKP I would like to move away from LPT keying which consists of a simple homebrew transistor circuit and use the (or at least try) serial port keying using N1MM I have configured N1MM software thus: Elecraft K3 on Com1 CW box ticked Speed 38400 Parity N Databits 8 Stop bits 1 DTR always off RTS always off Radio 1 Footswitch (pin6) None CW/PTT Port Addr F38 Rig control works ok but it's not keying the transceiver. Now go easy on me men I know that it's soo obvious to someone what I have/haven't done but I'm buggered if I know what it is. Cheers, Terry G4MKP ___ 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] ESSB Works Well
W7GJ, Lance wrote: I am very curious about this ESSB modeI am getting my K3 in a few weeks, and wonder what it sounds like with a normal SSB receiver using something like 2.8 KHz filter. Does it sound better/worse/distorted? Or can you hear no difference unless you have a wider receive filter? A K3 ESSB transmit signal at 3.0Khz+ bandwidth will be heard with slightly more fidelity (i.e., wider passband) than a non-ESSB transmit signal when received on a K3 with a 2.7Khz filter. That's because the non-ESSB K3 transmit signal has an approximately 2.5Khz wide passband and doesn't fill the 2.7Khz receive passband. The ESSB signal won't sound distorted - you just won't hear the entire transmit passband, but it will still sound very good. Of course the ESSB transmit signal will be heard with increasing fidelity (wider passband) as the receiving filter is widened. FYI, there's a plot of the K3 transmit passband at the bottom of http://n1eu.com/K3/K3_notes.htm 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/ESSB-Works-Well-tp666449p667033.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
Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Manual
Julian, G4ILO wrote: Is it available in hard copy to purchase? Alternatively, does anyone know of a service that can print and bind a PDF file in the UK? Any high street print shop should be able to do that. The problem you may have is convincing them that you have permission from the copyright owner to do so. (I believe that permission to print a single copy for personal use does exist.) -- David Woolley The Elecraft list is a forum for the discussion of topics related to Elecraft products and more general topics related ham radio List Guidelines http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_list_guidelines.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] Re: N1MM Com Port CW
Terry N1MM and the K3 work together without necessarily needing additional hardware to key the K3. There may be an irritation where the K3 keys up as you boot up the PC, but apart from that it does work. Drop me an e-mail off-line and I will send you the screen grabs from N1MM showing the settings... Check your SPAM settings too as many don't like my elecraft e-mail address as it has been used by spammers at times. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 Thanks for the assistance. Still can't get it to work with software switches so will look at the hardware interfacing and go through the set-up again in detail. Cheers, Terry G4MKP ___ 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] bandwidth question of K2
Chris, When you say 'without any filter engaged' am I right in assuming that this means that you have bypassed the KSB2's crystal filter and the K2's IF crystal filter? If that is the case then the K2's circuits after its TUF mixer would behave in the same way as a simple direct conversion receiver, whose bandwidth would be determined by the two crystal filter just ahead of the product detector and the audio circuits. I don't have my K2 manual here to see if there is anything else. However I suspect that the reason that you heard a station almost 20 kHz above where you were tuning is that it was being 'heard' by a spurious response of the K2 or your LF converter, or a combination of both. Another possibility is that a spurious response of your LF converter was hearing some oscillator in the K2, but I am assuming that the station 20 kHz up was a real station. If of any help I could run a spurious response check for you later this evening (our time) if you would let me know the LO frequency of your LF converter, the LF input frequency to which you were tuned, and the 40m frequency to which your K2 was tuned when you heard the station 20 kHz above where you were tuned. 73, Geoff GM4ESD - Original Message - From: Chris Waldrup [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 2:24 PM Subject: [Elecraft] bandwidth question of K2 When I am set to LSB on 40 meters without any filter engaged, what is the bandwidth that I can receive? I am using my K2 as a tunable IF for a LF converter that I experiment with, and I heard a station last night that was well above where I was tuning (almost 20 kHz) and I am trying to rationalize that to myself. Chris ___ 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] ESSB Works Well
All one has to do is set it up as a PF1/2 or M1-4 hotkey and then they can turn it on/off... On Sun, 2008-08-03 at 02:03 -0700, Julian, G4ILO wrote: W7GJ, Lance wrote: I am very curious about this ESSB modeI am getting my K3 in a few weeks, and wonder what it sounds like with a normal SSB receiver using something like 2.8 KHz filter. Does it sound better/worse/distorted? Or can you hear no difference unless you have a wider receive filter? Since most people just have standard SSB filters, I am curious to know if you can use the mode with others, or only with ESSB-equipped stations. TNX and VY 73, Lance They would not hear much difference, but they will probably be able to hear some in an A/B comparison, because their filter does not cut off absolutely at 2.7KHz or whatever, so some of the extra information will get through. But you will be wasting power generating frequencies that are more or less wasted on the station you are working, and which could be causing QRM or simply taking up space that someone else could be using. In my opinion, it's only appropriate to use ESSB when you know that the other station is also equipped to receive it, on a band that is quiet enough that the wider signal is not preventing someone else from having a QSO. From that standpoint, it is a pity that it has to be enabled or disabled by going into the CONFIG menu, because that seems to imply that it is a setting that people will either use most of the time or not use at all, rather than something you enable (perhaps using MODE ALT) for a particular contact when circumstances permit, and then turn off when that contact has ended. - Julian, G4ILO http://www.g4ilo.com/ G4ILO's Shack http://www.ham-directory.com/ Ham Directory ___ 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] ESSB Works Well
I am very curious about this ESSB modeI am getting my K3 in a few weeks, and wonder what it sounds like with a normal SSB receiver using something like 2.8 KHz filter. Does it sound better/worse/distorted? Or can you hear no difference unless you have a wider receive filter? Since most people just have standard SSB filters, I am curious to know if you can use the mode with others, or only with ESSB-equipped stations. TNX and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA --- On-air testing shows FB reports and frequent enthusiastic responses from those using conventional SSB receivers. That seems to be because a significant improvement in high frequency response clearly helps intelligibility and the naturalness of the audio. It is true that narrower bandwidths have been the standard in communications for years, but that standard is based on a compromise between minimum channel width and intelligibility. Compromise is the operative word. There's plenty of evidence that using a little more bandwidth can improve the quality and intelligibility of speech. Ideally, the receiving end should have a filter bandwidth matching the transmitted signal, but no filter has a brick wall cutoff, no matter what the ads say. So adding some high frequencies out around the high frequency roll-off point of a normal SSB filter still adds significantly to the high frequencies heard, even on a non-ESSB receiver. The K3 still limits audio below 200-300 Hz at the lower frequency end. That avoids wasting lots of power in lower audio frequencies, but it does prevent those who are interested from doing a big broadcast voice with lots of bass pre-emphasis on the ham bands. The K3's transmit bandwidth can be controlled so you don't need to greatly exceed the normal bandwidth transmitting ESSB. When talking to someone using a conventional SSB receiver, there's probably not much advantage in going over 3.5 kHz bandwidth - perhaps even less - unless his receiver has a rather poor filter. Ron AC7AC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Beta Software Download Problem
I finally decided to try to downloadfor the first time the beta software for my K3. So the problem begins. When I copy and paste the URL for the download into my browser I eventually get an error message internet explorer can not display the webpage just like I would expect if my internet connection was down. So do I have something not turned on for this download maybe? Thanks in advance for any help. 73 de Ed N0EHQ ___ 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 K3 Manual
One thing I've found helpful in the past to get around this is to simply take the free and open PDF and generate a copy of it with a password on it. then put it on a USB stick. Then when they go to open it they see its a secured PDF with a password. Then when you're able to provide ths super secret password they simply assume that you have permission from the publisher. :) YMMV but its worked for me in the past. :) Keep in mind a lot of it has to do with your attitude when you enter the store. You've gotta sell it through and through. Reminds me of the days a while back when it was my job to test bank security. Usually banks spent a ton of time working on their perimeter systems before hiring us to find vulnerabilities simply to find that usually their weakest point was their trusting employees! :) But in their industry you either get security or good customer service. It's hard to provide a good balance of both. On Sun, 2008-08-03 at 15:13 +0100, David Woolley (E.L) wrote: Julian, G4ILO wrote: Is it available in hard copy to purchase? Alternatively, does anyone know of a service that can print and bind a PDF file in the UK? Any high street print shop should be able to do that. The problem you may have is convincing them that you have permission from the copyright owner to do so. (I believe that permission to print a single copy for personal use does exist.) ___ 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: Beta Software Download Problem
That's why some of us use Firefox! The URL: ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/K3/firmware/beta/ is valid and just works in Firefox... It should also work in an FTP program. I guess there is no reason why it wouldn't also work in IE, but I don't use that program. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 I finally decided to try to downloadfor the first time the beta software for my K3. So the problem begins. When I copy and paste the URL for the download into my browser I eventually get an error message internet explorer can not display the webpage just like I would expect if my internet connection was down. So do I have something not turned on for this download maybe? Thanks in advance for any help. 73 de Ed N0EHQ ___ 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] bandwidth question of K2
Hi Geoff, Thanks for your input. I didn't disengage any filters but none of the three filters that I had programmed into the uinit were selected. I do a lot of aeronautical NDB (non directional beacon) hunting and those were coming in normally . I use a homebrew AMRAD LF converter with the IF at 7 Mhz. Last night I decided to try my first attempt at DGPS beacon hunting, and the decoder software actually decodes the bit stream and gives information about the station. The local NDB on 350 Khz was strong as usual last night. I tuned to 7.302 Mhz (302 Khz) to tune what I thought was the semi local DGPS beacon in Greensboro. I was getting ID's from DGPS stations in Holland and India, and I got a message that my computer was locked to one in Victoria Australia. The one in Holland is at 302 Khz so I believe this one but the one in Australia is somewhere around 318 or 320 Khz. The PC did take an hour to decode the 7 beacons, so I am not sure if something is wrong. The signal I am getting is digital of some nature, so it isn't like the NDB's where you can hear CW. I wasn't sure without any filter manually selected by me, how wide a signal I would be able to receive with the K2. Chris KD4BJ Raleigh, NC - Original Message - From: Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chris Waldrup [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft Discussion List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 10:52 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] bandwidth question of K2 Chris, When you say 'without any filter engaged' am I right in assuming that this means that you have bypassed the KSB2's crystal filter and the K2's IF crystal filter? If that is the case then the K2's circuits after its TUF mixer would behave in the same way as a simple direct conversion receiver, whose bandwidth would be determined by the two crystal filter just ahead of the product detector and the audio circuits. I don't have my K2 manual here to see if there is anything else. However I suspect that the reason that you heard a station almost 20 kHz above where you were tuning is that it was being 'heard' by a spurious response of the K2 or your LF converter, or a combination of both. Another possibility is that a spurious response of your LF converter was hearing some oscillator in the K2, but I am assuming that the station 20 kHz up was a real station. If of any help I could run a spurious response check for you later this evening (our time) if you would let me know the LO frequency of your LF converter, the LF input frequency to which you were tuned, and the 40m frequency to which your K2 was tuned when you heard the station 20 kHz above where you were tuned. 73, Geoff GM4ESD - Original Message - From: Chris Waldrup [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 2:24 PM Subject: [Elecraft] bandwidth question of K2 When I am set to LSB on 40 meters without any filter engaged, what is the bandwidth that I can receive? I am using my K2 as a tunable IF for a LF converter that I experiment with, and I heard a station last night that was well above where I was tuning (almost 20 kHz) and I am trying to rationalize that to myself. Chris ___ 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] Beta Software Download Problem
epalmer wrote: I finally decided to try to downloadfor the first time the beta software for my K3. So the problem begins. When I copy and paste the URL for the download into my browser I eventually get an error message internet explorer can not display the webpage just like I would expect if my internet connection was down. So do I have something not turned on for this download maybe? Thanks in advance for any help. 73 de Ed N0EHQ I imagine you are copying and pasting the URL wrong. Why not go to the Elecraft home page and navigate to the beta software download page from there? Home Page - Software - K3 Software Downloader - Beta release instructions - FTP link. If that still doesn't work, either your firewall is blocking FTP or you need a better web browser (try Firefox.) - Julian, G4ILO http://www.g4ilo.com/ G4ILO's Shack http://www.ham-directory.com/ Ham Directory -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Beta-Software-Download-Problem-tp667207p667228.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
Re: [Elecraft] Re: Beta Software Download Problem
G'day, Never failed to work for me with IE6 Regards, Mike VP8NO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: Beta Software Download Problem
I tried with IE7, and it launched Core FTP, so I guess IE7 doesn't handle FTP natively. As Dave stated, Firefox OTOH worked perfectly. It would seem you have two choices, Ed: - Use Firefox - Obtain an FTP program (there are a number of them out there, including Core FTP). 73, Dave KQ3T Dave G4AON wrote: That's why some of us use Firefox! The URL: ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/K3/firmware/beta/ is valid and just works in Firefox... It should also work in an FTP program. I guess there is no reason why it wouldn't also work in IE, but I don't use that program. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 I finally decided to try to downloadfor the first time the beta software for my K3. So the problem begins. When I copy and paste the URL for the download into my browser I eventually get an error message internet explorer can not display the webpage just like I would expect if my internet connection was down. So do I have something not turned on for this download maybe? Thanks in advance for any help. 73 de Ed N0EHQ ___ ___ 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 Vox
Hellow all I was particiapating in the 10 meter QSO Party. I shut my vox off and when I came back about a half hour later and went to tun it back on all I got was 1.08 on the display I cannot turn the vox back on I shut the radio off and back on again but to no avail Thanks David ___ 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: Beta Software Download Problem
I've just tried it with IE8 (beta 1) and it also works fine - using it under XP service pack 3. 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] K3 Beta Firmware Release -- MCU Revision 2.22
Loaded latest Beta yesterday and it works well but when using internal memory to call CQ on CW the transmission is interrupted if/when I touch the DISP button. (When I tap the DISP button again transmission starts again from the point of interrupt). I cannot recall that happening with latest ordinary F/W, maybe I am wrong - anyway no big issue. Would like comments from anyone still using latest regular release. Thank you in advance Len SM7BIC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: Problems with K3 KXV3 IF Output Level?
Hi All, I have just connected my TT RX 320 to the IF port on my K3, and there seems to be plenty of signal available. With the K3 on 7030 kHz I could tune the RX320 right through the 41 m broadcast band. The only pecularity is that the RX 320 needs to be tuned lf to go hf and vice versa and usb needs to be selected on 40m ssb to resolve the signals. I also tried WinRad on the 320's IF and got a panoramic display working, only 24 kHz wide though. Regards Tim gm4lmh ___ 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] OT: fan control in MFJ-4225MV switching P/S
This could almost be on topic, as the desire to control the fan in my MFJ-4225MV P/S is associated with my acquisition of a K3. There was recently a discussion of switching power supplies for the K3 on the list. I thought the MFJ unit was quiet while others found it to be noisy. After the noisy fans in my FT-1000 and in my old PC left the shack, the MFJ P/S did become the loudest box in the vicinity. I had a sense that the P/S didn't really need that continuous fan activity, especially during low duty cycle operation or just listening. So I put a temperature sensor on a heat sink and use it to turn the fan on and off via a comparator circuit and MOSFET switch. I think it's going to work out pretty well. Of course, the simple circuit could be used on any P/S that runs the fan all the time but doesn't really need to. Schematic and lots of rambling chatter about the little project are here -- http://pages.suddenlink.net/wa5bdu/fan_control_page.html 73-- Nick, WA5BDU in Arkansas #1195 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: Beta Software Download Problem
but, but, but...unless Elecraft specifically excludes IE6,7, 8, 15, et al, then it should work. So, what is actually wrong? David G3UNA - Original Message - From: Dave KQ3T [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 5:57 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: Beta Software Download Problem I tried with IE7, and it launched Core FTP, so I guess IE7 doesn't handle FTP natively. As Dave stated, Firefox OTOH worked perfectly. It would seem you have two choices, Ed: - Use Firefox - Obtain an FTP program (there are a number of them out there, including Core FTP). 73, Dave KQ3T Dave G4AON wrote: That's why some of us use Firefox! The URL: ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/K3/firmware/beta/ is valid and just works in Firefox... It should also work in an FTP program. I guess there is no reason why it wouldn't also work in IE, but I don't use that program. 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] N1MM Com Port CW
Sussed! Faulty RS232 lead. It's a wee bit too short and the sharp 90 degree bend into the rig had caused pin 4 wire to come adrift. My fault entirely but you guys have been very helpful since having had the software switches and set-up verified by at least six of you it had to be the hardware interface - 'when you have eliminated everything else whatever remains is the answer'. What is noticeable is the complete lack of EMC issues with serial port cw keying compared to the homebrew SO2R box which included the parallel port keying circuit and bucket loads of ferrites. I can now return those to the storage draws. Thanks and cheers, Terry G4MKP with Fw 2.23 loaded now! Thanks 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Release -- MCU Revision 2.22
Lennart, This problem has been reportedalready, and the same thing happens with the MENU button and SPEED/MIC and CMP/PWR. The problem wil be solved in the next future I think. 73 's Steef PA2A K3 #1184 - Original Message - From: Lennart Michaëlsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 7:51 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Release -- MCU Revision 2.22 Loaded latest Beta yesterday and it works well but when using internal memory to call CQ on CW the transmission is interrupted if/when I touch the DISP button. (When I tap the DISP button again transmission starts again from the point of interrupt). I cannot recall that happening with latest ordinary F/W, maybe I am wrong - anyway no big issue. Would like comments from anyone still using latest regular release. Thank you in advance Len SM7BIC ___ 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] Re: Beta Software Download Problem
I just accessed the Elecraft FTP site using IE7 with no problem. You can also get to it by using Windows Explorer. Using XP Pro SP3. Of course, Firefox 3.0 works too. 73, Ken K3IU David Cutter wrote: but, but, but...unless Elecraft specifically excludes IE6,7, 8, 15, et al, then it should work. So, what is actually wrong? ___ 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] KNB2 vs. electric fence.
Hey folks, I've recently started picking up relatively strong pulses at 1 second intervals on my K2. I suspect they're coming from a new electric fence somewhere in the neighborhood. But where they're coming from is immaterial to my question. Should the KNB2 noise blanker be effective against this type of noise? I've always thought that such impulse type noise was exactly what noise blankers were supposed to work best on, but I hear no difference in the pulses whether the NB is on or off, nor at high or low threshold settings. This is making me question whether the NB is working at all. Any thoughts? 73 -- Joe KB8AP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: Beta Software Download Problem
My guess is that there is some setting, perhaps in your browser but possibly in your firewall, that is denying you FTP access. My copy of IE7 gives me direct access to the FTP directory without launching a separate FTP client. When I look in my browser settings under the Advanced tab, I see that I have Enable FTP folder view checked - maybe that might have something to do with it(?). 73, Rich VE3KI but, but, but...unless Elecraft specifically excludes IE6,7, 8, 15, et al, then it should work. So, what is actually wrong? David G3UNA - Original Message - From: Dave KQ3T [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 5:57 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: Beta Software Download Problem I tried with IE7, and it launched Core FTP, so I guess IE7 doesn't handle FTP natively. As Dave stated, Firefox OTOH worked perfectly. It would seem you have two choices, Ed: - Use Firefox - Obtain an FTP program (there are a number of them out there, including Core FTP). 73, Dave KQ3T ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: Beta Software Download Problem
On Sun, 3 Aug 2008 20:15:48 +0100, David Cutter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: but, but, but...unless Elecraft specifically excludes IE6,7, 8, 15, et al, then it should work. So, what is actually wrong? David G3UNA It always works with IE 7 for me unless I double click the link on the web site instead of copying it to the link field at the top of IE 7 like the instructions suggest. If you're copying it instead of double clicking it, I haven't a clue what could be wrong. Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - Grid EM12jq Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety deserve neither Liberty nor Safety An excerpt from a letter written in 1755 from the Assembly to the Governor of Pennsylvania. Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like. http://www.n5ge.com http://www.eQSL.cc/Member.cfm?N5GE ___ 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] KNB2 vs. electric fence.
Joe Planisky wrote: Hey folks, I've recently started picking up relatively strong pulses at 1 second intervals on my K2. I suspect they're coming from a new electric fence somewhere in the neighborhood. But where they're coming from is immaterial to my question. Should the KNB2 noise blanker be effective against this type of noise? I've always thought that such impulse type noise was exactly what noise blankers were supposed to work best on, but I hear no difference in the pulses whether the NB is on or off, nor at high or low threshold settings. This is making me question whether the NB is working at all. Any thoughts? Some electric fences produce wide pulses, so you should try using the NB2 setting. If that doesn't work, you might consider increasing one of the capacitors that determines the pulse width in the KNB2; if you go to http://www.qslnet.de/member/la3za/K2/mod.html and scroll down to the KNB2 section you will see a note about it. I think the appropriate modification is to increase C12, which affects the NB2 setting. It is 0.068 mf and you could try 0.1 mf. -- 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] [K2] KNB2 vs. electric fence.
Hello Joe, Turn on your preamp, and then try the NB. Sometimes the noise just needs to be stronger so that the NB can do it's thing. This has worked for me many times. 73, Dale WA8SRA Joe Planisky wrote: Hey folks, I've recently started picking up relatively strong pulses at 1 second intervals on my K2. I suspect they're coming from a new electric fence somewhere in the neighborhood. But where they're coming from is immaterial to my question. Should the KNB2 noise blanker be effective against this type of noise? I've always thought that such impulse type noise was exactly what noise blankers were supposed to work best on, but I hear no difference in the pulses whether the NB is on or off, nor at high or low threshold settings. This is making me question whether the NB is working at all. Any thoughts? 73 -- Joe KB8AP ___ 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] KX-1 DC Power Connector
I have a KX-1 that I use portable. Recently I took it into the woods and had some issues with the power shutting off. I took it apart this weekend and traced the issue to the J1 DC power connector. It is soldered solidly to the PCB but the pin inside it is loose. When the power cable moves or I move the radio, it loses power. I need to replace this. (I think one of the kids tripped over the power cord when I had it setup in the house last winter.) Is there an exact replacement I can get from Mouser? I need to order some parts from them anyway. Or should I just go with the Elecraft parts service? Thanks for any adviceI would like to get this back on the air! 73 de Keith KB3ILS ___ 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 Beta Firmware Release -- MCU Revision 2.22
Hi all, Out of interest I thought I would try the new feature. I only have the 2.7kHz filter but people noticed the difference when I swtched. I did however get a ERR TXF message when I switch it on and TX. it transmits OK but gives the message. Anyone else seeing this? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ 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 Beta Firmware Release -- MCU Revision 2.22
You have to use the 6 KHz filter for TX on ESSB. You're TX is probably restricted on audio bandwidth with the 2.7 filter. From hfnotes.rtf for 2.23: * ESSB (EXTENDED SINGLE SIDEBAND) ADDED: Allows the K3 to transmit in SSB modes at a bandwidth of up to about 4 kHz. Requires a 6 kHz crystal filter on the RF board. To use ESSB: (1) Make sure the 6 kHz filter is configured correctly for AM transmit; switch to AM mode, then specify this filter using CONFIG:FLTX AM. (2) Locate CONFIG:TX ESSB. Select the desired extended bandwidth for SSB ransmit (3.0 to 4.0 kHz) using VFO A. Then tap1 on the keypad to turn ESSB on/off. When on, the + icon in the mode area will turn on. 73, matt, W6NIA On Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:15:47 +0100, you wrote: Hi all, Out of interest I thought I would try the new feature. I only have the 2.7kHz filter but people noticed the difference when I swtched. I did however get a ERR TXF message when I switch it on and TX. it transmits OK but gives the message. Anyone else seeing this? 73 Ian ___ 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] essb with fm crystal filter
Will essb work with the fm xtal filter or does the firmware disable this option? de zl1any -- Stephen Pearce Critical Care Whangarei ph 021 390 997 ___ 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 - KRX3 shipping question
Yes, just call me impatient. Now that my K3s have been built and on the air for several weeks I am anxious to take them apart to install the KRX3s. I have seen several mine is shipping emails, but what would be nice to see is specific info like is listed for the K3s. Example - We are shipping X' qty / week. The backlog is Y. Something that would give those of us that don't have K3s in the low three digit serial numbers some idea when our next package might arrive. Is this possible and reasonable?? If I have missed such a notification, I apologize. Anxious in North Carolina, Bruce - N1LN K3 #1062 K3 #1193 ___ 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 Programming
I am working on a computer program to run the K3. Yes, I know...there are already some out there, but I have an interest about doing this program. I need to ask some questions to someone who has done work with talking with the K3 or the K2. I have a working program, but I want to make it better. Lee - K0WA In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If you can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from somebody who has some Common Sense. Is Common Sense divine? ___ 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] KNB2 vs. electric fence.
Thanks for the responses, Dale and Vic. I tried increasing C12 to 0.1uF, no change. I tried turning on the preamp, again no change. I did some research on the web and it seems the effectiveness of the KNB2 has been the subject of some discussion in the past. A handful of folks even shared my suspicion that their KNB2 was not working at all. I was able to verify that my KNB2 was indeed working by connecting a short piece of wire to the antenna jack and scraping it against various metallic objects in the shack with the NB on and off. (I tried the light dimmer trick, but I must have the worlds quietest light dimmer. Never thought that would be a problem!) What did seem to help was the mod suggested by DL7MAJ: http://www.dl7maj.de/KNB2-Mod.pdf which adds a 0.1uF capacitor between the emitter of Q2 and ground. This increases the low-threshold sensitivity. Before, I never noticed any difference between the LEVEL=LO and LEVEL=HI settings. Now there is most definitely a difference and the LO setting takes out at least some of the pops. Thanks again for your responses. 73 -- Joe KB8AP On Aug 3, 2008, at 2:16 PM, Dale Boresz wrote: Turn on your preamp, and then try the NB. On Aug 3, 2008, at 2:07 PM, Vic K2VCO wrote: Some electric fences produce wide pulses, so you should try using the NB2 setting. If that doesn't work, you might consider increasing one of the capacitors that determines the pulse width in the KNB2; ___ 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 - KRX3 shipping question
Bruce, I phoned and spoke with Katie last week to as about the availability of the KXV3 and also asked about the 2nd receiver. Well the good news is the KXV3 is more or less available from stock... The bad news is the KRX3 takes around 4 months to deliver. My KXV3 shipped last week, but I'm going to sit it out for a while longer on the 2nd receiver. I am looking to try a hybrid coupler between the RX in/out sockets on the KXV3 to feed an external receiver (marginally less loss than a resistive splitter, being external I can easily try both to see the difference), I might even look at how practical it is to add a buffer amplifier in the K3 to bring out an unattenuated signal but I don't want to compromise the K3 performance in doing so. I will be more than happy to leave the external receiver on one frequency and tune around with the K3, if that external RX's QRG is stored in the K3's alternative VFO or one of the quick memories, I can quickly transmit on the external RX frequency. Muting the external receiver is not hard either. I've already done the above (with an internal buffer amp) on my K2, so it will be interesting to see how it turns out on the K3. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 - Yes, just call me impatient. Now that my K3s have been built and on the air for several weeks I am anxious to take them apart to install the KRX3s. I have seen several mine is shipping emails, but what would be nice to see is specific info like is listed for the K3s. Example - We are shipping X' qty / week. The backlog is Y. Something that would give those of us that don't have K3s in the low three digit serial numbers some idea when our next package might arrive. Is this possible and reasonable?? If I have missed such a notification, I apologize. Anxious in North Carolina, Bruce - N1LN ___ 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] Elecraft CW Net Report for August 3rd 4th, 2008
Good Evening, Combining wood splitting, hauling, stacking, roof material unloading, hauling, ladder lifting, stacking, and then a net in one day has proven a bit much for me. I am tired! However, it does keep me active, fit, and drinking plenty of water. It may even be heart smart! Today the weather may have broken. The rains stopped around ten, the sun came out around noon, and the temperatures got to the low 70s. Predictions are for mid 80 degree temperatures this week. Great time to get up on a roof and fix it :) As long as I don't fall off I'll be fine. I may be seeing little space ships flying around by the end of the week. Who knows they may take me with them! The nets went well today. Both of them ran for over 40 minutes. QRN on 20 meters was very light and was medium light on 40 meters. Northern California was booming in here today. Both Fred and Dale were ear splittingly loud. But, since the QRN was light, my walk after the second net was not too long. I just went out and carried wood for a while and then looked for Mt. St. Helens. It is too brown this time of year to show up very well but I tried. The foxglove and fireweed are foretelling the end of summer soon. Good thing the woodpile is growing apace. On to the lists = On 14050 kHz at 2300z: WB3AAL - Ron - PA - K2 - 1392 W6ZH - Pete - CA - KX1 - 384 K6PJV - Dale - CA - K3 - 1183QNI #80!!! K9DMV - Joe - KS - K2 - 5628 QNI #35!! AH6RE - Curt - HI - K3 - 469 W3TMZ - Jack - FL - K3 - 1169 AB9V - Mike - IN - K3 - 398 N0AR - Scott - MN - K2 - 4866 * QNI #135 * W0JFR - John - CO - K3 - 994 W0RSR - Mike - CO - K2 - 5767 N2YC - John - NY - K2 - 5949 AK2B - Tom - NY - K3 - 109 WS7L - Carl - OR - K3 - 486 N0BK - Bruce - MN - K2 - 3646 W5TM - Ed - OK - K3 - 342 K2HYD - Ray - NC - KX1 - 608 On 7044.5 kHz at 0200z: W6ZH - Pete - CA - KX1 - 384 W3TMZ - Jack - FL - K3 - 1169 W0CZ - Ken - ND - K3 - 457 W0JFR - John - CO - K3 - 994 K6DGW - Fred - CA - K3 - 642 N5SM - Scott - TX - K2 - 6417 AB9V - Mike - IN - K3 - 398 W5TM - Ed - OK - K3 - 342QNI #5! N0AR - Scott - MN - K2 - 4866 KL7CW - Rick - AK - KX1 - 798 N7AF - Dave - AZ - K2 - 4795 KL7YXF - Lynn - AK - single 6L6 TX K6PJV - Dale - CA - K3 - 1183 WC7S - Dale - WY - K2 - 4360 QNI #15!! If there are any errors in these lists I would not be surprised! I am way too tired. But the roofing is on the roof and not in my truck. Gas mileage was terrible when the back was full of roofing material! But, once all the holes from that darned tree are patched, the roofing and all the ice and water shield and black jack are down I will have a good roof. I can then move to the next project: drywall. That fun will continue until I have to close the windows for winter. I will be warmer this year. Plus the tree which fell on my house will be in the firebox a little bit each day keeping me warm! Vengeance? No, just good sense ;) Getting the rest of the downed trees cleaned up will take a number of years. But it is a great health plan. Maybe I should sell memberships to my club ;) Until next week stay well, 73, Kevin. KD5ONS (Net Control Operator 5th Class) ___ 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
