Re: [Elecraft] New wattmeter plans?

[Jim Brown]

On 1/13/2022 5:50 PM, Josh Fiden wrote:

Bird is a classic, I keep one on out of my 6m amp. But they’re not cheap. 
Comparing cost and features with an LP100A not a hard choice IMHO.


Yes, it's a classic. But the LP100A comes with individually calibrated 
probes, has peak reading modes, reads complex impedance, and is capable 
of greater precision. Early in the life of the K3, I'd heard on good 
authority that an LP100A was in use at Elecraft for final test.


I have two Birds and a large stash of elements, but they only get used 
for bench and troubleshooting. I just made a gift of one to a friend who 
got burned out in the major wildfire that almost got us too.


73, Jim K9YC
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[Elecraft] For Sale: Cumbria Designs Mini-DSP Filter Kit

[Doug Hensley]

I have a DSP Audio filter kit that I don't have time to use and thought
I would offer it here for anyone with a K1 or K2 that might want to try
adding their own DSP Audio Filter.

Cumbria Designs was a British concern famous for its "X-Lock" VFO
stabilizer used on many K1's and older gear with a VFO that was a free
running oscillator.  Works miracles.

This Mini DSP Audio Filter kit was one of their last kits (they closed
doors and moved on to other things) and offered personal tailoring
of the audio product.  I can send a data sheet to anyone interested.
The kit I have has never been gone through, never touched except
to store for a better day.  Looking at it I would think anyone who
successfully built their own K1 or K2 could also handle this.  Having
said that, I also think this kit is not for beginners.  You should have
some good experiences under your belt.

I'm asking $125 plus $5 shipping.

QSL if interested.  I'm shutting down now for the night so will not be
able to reply to anyone until tomorrow AM.

Thank you,

Doug W5JV




Visit https://www.qrz.com/db/W5JV for some great vacuum tube finds.


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Re: [Elecraft] New wattmeter plans?

[Charles K0MV]

I came across this very interesting presentation that you may find 
informative:


https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/uploads/1/1/9/9/119903037/k6jey_wattmeter_talk.pdf

73,

Chuck K0MV


On 1/13/22 7:03 PM, jerry wrote:

On 2022-01-13 17:50, Josh Fiden wrote:

Bird is a classic, I keep one on out of my 6m amp. But they’re not
cheap. Comparing cost and features with an LP100A not a hard choice
IMHO.


*** Room for both.  I have a Bird 4410a.  Multiple ranges -
can measure from QRP up to 10kW.  An Ebay deal.  Don't know
how well it's calibrated, and it doesn't do peak power.

  So I just ordered an LP100A.  With the work I've been doing with 
linear amplifiers, I am very interested in accurate power readings.


 - Jerry KF6VB







73,
Josh W6XU

Sent from my iPad


On Jan 13, 2022, at 5:19 PM, Bob McGraw  wrote:

Why not just buy a nice clean Bird 43P and a new element or two. 
Not hamfest elements.   That works for me and gives total confidence 
on what I see as power output.   Of course if one desires all 
equipment to match, then so be it.




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Re: [Elecraft] New wattmeter plans?

[jerry]

On 2022-01-13 17:50, Josh Fiden wrote:

Bird is a classic, I keep one on out of my 6m amp. But they’re not
cheap. Comparing cost and features with an LP100A not a hard choice
IMHO.


*** Room for both.  I have a Bird 4410a.  Multiple ranges -
can measure from QRP up to 10kW.  An Ebay deal.  Don't know
how well it's calibrated, and it doesn't do peak power.

  So I just ordered an LP100A.  With the work I've been doing with 
linear amplifiers, I am very interested in accurate power readings.


 - Jerry KF6VB







73,
Josh W6XU

Sent from my iPad


On Jan 13, 2022, at 5:19 PM, Bob McGraw  wrote:

Why not just buy a nice clean Bird 43P and a new element or two. Not 
hamfest elements.   That works for me and gives total confidence on 
what I see as power output.   Of course if one desires all equipment 
to match, then so be it.




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Re: [Elecraft] New wattmeter plans?

[Josh Fiden]

Bird is a classic, I keep one on out of my 6m amp. But they’re not cheap. 
Comparing cost and features with an LP100A not a hard choice IMHO. 

73,
Josh W6XU

Sent from my iPad

> On Jan 13, 2022, at 5:19 PM, Bob McGraw  wrote:
> 
> Why not just buy a nice clean Bird 43P and a new element or two. Not hamfest 
> elements.   That works for me and gives total confidence on what I see as 
> power output.   Of course if one desires all equipment to match, then so be 
> it.
> 

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[Elecraft] New wattmeter plans?

[Bob McGraw]

Why not just buy a nice clean Bird 43P and a new element or two. Not 
hamfest elements.   That works for me and gives total confidence on what 
I see as power output.   Of course if one desires all equipment to 
match, then so be it.


73

Bob, K4TAX

On 1/13/2022 3:23 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:

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Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2022 03:04:24 + (UTC)
From: Steve Masticola
To:"elecraft@mailman.qth.net"  
Subject: [Elecraft] New wattmeter plans?
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I bought a W2 today, because my Meterbuilder MB-1 wattmeter's directional 
coupler died and the product seems to be an orphan. But I wonder if Elecraft 
has any plans to bring out an updated wattmeter. The W2's design is ten years 
old, and the LED bargraph displays are getting a bit long in the tooth.
Any rumors, or more than rumors?

73, -Steve WX2S


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Re: [Elecraft] New wattmeter plans?

[Jim Brown]

On 1/13/2022 3:26 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote:

Look at the Telepost meters:
http://www.telepostinc.com/


Yes. I've been using LP100A with two probes in my SO2R station for 8-10 
years. Recently bought a second one to go inline with my long 6M Yagi, 
which is on the second antenna port of the KPA1500.


73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] New wattmeter plans?

[Tom Ewing via Elecraft]

I have two W2 meters and like them. 

I’m also a Powermaster II fan. 

> On Jan 13, 2022, at 5:27 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote:
> 
> Look at the Telepost meters:
> http://www.telepostinc.com/
> 
> John KK9A
> 
> 
> Steve Masticola WX2S wrote:
> 
> I bought a W2 today, because my Meterbuilder MB-1 wattmeter's directional
> coupler died and the product seems to be an orphan. But I wonder if Elecraft
> has any plans to bring out an updated wattmeter. The W2's design is ten
> years old, and the LED bargraph displays are getting a bit long in the
> tooth.
> Any rumors, or more than rumors?
> 
> 73, -Steve WX2S
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Re: [Elecraft] New wattmeter plans?

[jerry]

On 2022-01-13 15:26, j...@kk9a.com wrote:

Look at the Telepost meters:
http://www.telepostinc.com/


*** Wow.

  OK, I ordered one.

- Jerry KF6VB





John KK9A


Steve Masticola WX2S wrote:

I bought a W2 today, because my Meterbuilder MB-1 wattmeter's 
directional
coupler died and the product seems to be an orphan. But I wonder if 
Elecraft

has any plans to bring out an updated wattmeter. The W2's design is ten
years old, and the LED bargraph displays are getting a bit long in the
tooth.
Any rumors, or more than rumors?

73, -Steve WX2S

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Re: [Elecraft] New wattmeter plans?

[john]

Look at the Telepost meters:
http://www.telepostinc.com/

John KK9A


Steve Masticola WX2S wrote:

I bought a W2 today, because my Meterbuilder MB-1 wattmeter's directional
coupler died and the product seems to be an orphan. But I wonder if Elecraft
has any plans to bring out an updated wattmeter. The W2's design is ten
years old, and the LED bargraph displays are getting a bit long in the
tooth.
Any rumors, or more than rumors?

73, -Steve WX2S

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[Elecraft] Elecraft -- tarnished, bent and broken crown

[Tim C]

Elecraft - Tarnished, bent and broken crown.  For many years I believed 
Elecraft was king.  Now I'm not so sure.  I purchased a KPA500 and KAT500.  I 
assumed with all the trouble, protective, and shutdown circuits they would last 
a long time and probably never need service.

The Elecraft service tech erroneously advise me to ship it to Calif when it 
would not transmit which cost $71.  Turn out to be an interface cable and not 
the amp.  The amp didn't need to be shipped.  I had to pay $67 for another 
cable which should have been warranted.

Some months past and the amp wouldn't transmit again.  An Elecraft services 
tech advised me to ship it back to calif since it was under warrantee.  This 
time the shipper charged $140 because the nursing home where I live was 
required to ship it commercial and insured.  The tech could have suggest the 
obviously burned resister be replaced.

I have been a ham for over 50 years.  I had a SB-220 for over 40 years and 
never had to disassemble it for repairs.  I've owned Yaesu's, Icom's and 
Alinco's, all new, and never had ship any of them for repairs or even repair 
them after years of use.

I have always heard only praise for Elecraft product.  There are less costly 
tuners and amps on the market but I believed Elecraft would be the most durable 
and reliable.

Before I purchase another Elecraft product I will do even more research and 
comparisons.

73, Tim WB8HRO


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[Elecraft] KX2 for sale

[Richard Gilley]

HI, 
Selling my KX2 #02335 purchased Dec 2017, Lightly used and includes:

KXPD2 -paddle
KXBT2 -LI Battery
KXBC2 -Charger
KXAT2 -Ant Tuner
AX1/W40 meter coil
Tripod Adapter
Case (not CS40 or CS60)
32’ Counterpoise wire
Manual
Asking $1100. Inc. shipping and Insurance within the 48.

Photos available at richgilley...@gmail.com 

Thank you
R Gilley
AD1G


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[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net, Jan 9, 7.280

[Steve Hall]

THANKS TO ALL CHECKING IN AND TO RELAY STATIONS.
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