Re: [Elecraft] 100 Watts or 500 Watts
Why wouldn't Elecraft design the KPA500 to be driven to its rated output by a K3/10 ? Bill K3UJ -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 100 Watts or 500 Watts Frank, If you think you want 500 watts out, you will have to install the KPA3 100 watts) anyway. The K3/10 will not be able to drive the KPA500 to ull output - you may be able to get somewhere betwen 200 and 300 watts ut of it. 73, on W3FPR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Is this the kind of documentation you would like to see
Sure Fred, bring it on! I'd be first in line to pick up a copy 73 Bill K3UJ -Original Message- From: Cady, Fred fc...@ece.montana.edu To: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wed, Dec 8, 2010 8:16 pm Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] Is this the kind of documentation you would like to see Shortly after I got my K3 I started on a project to write the K3 osetta Stone, a textbook-like document. I have posted an outline and a ample chapter on operating the K3 at www.ke7x.com. I'd be interested to ear if folks think this would be a project worth continuing. 3, red, KE7X __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Interesting Conversation about FT-5000 vs K3
What has me biting my fingernails is the value of Elecraft as a company. How long can the two guys resist the inevitable buy out offers? THAT is the question !! -Original Message- From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com To: Lee Buller k...@swbell.net Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wed, Dec 1, 2010 10:38 am Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Interesting Conversation about FT-5000 vs K3 He said, I think Yaesu, ICOM, and Kenwood will still be around in 10 years. ill Elecraft? Then my wife said, You'd better be. 73, ayne (one of the Two Guys, with two young kids, a mortgage, and visions of uture products dancing in my head), 6KR __ lecraft mailing list ome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft elp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm ost: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net lease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Nearfield monitors
The Sounds Sweet comm speaker isn't a monitor per se but does a good job for me when compared to the built in speakers I've used. Its big, about a cubic foot, but plays plenty loud and clean, albeit somewhat mellow. About $180 delivered 30 day satisfaction guarantee. http://www.soundssweet.com/ -Bill I wish I could get the old Uath Alnico drivers today! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] P2 anyone ??
I for one would really like to see a panadaptor for the K2. In an EC2 sized enclosure. Any others interested? Bill K2UJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] RE: PS for K1 or K2
In a message dated 6/17/2006 10:34:28 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Looks like the big (35A etc.) Astrons are in favor. In lieu of a small switching P/S I am using the somewhat heavy but dead quiet Astron RS-7A that is as quiet as a battery on my K2. I picked up one on the auction site for $15 recently. Bill K3UJ ___ 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] Wha'ts Wrong With Our Radios (WAS:NewProducts, Building Demo, ...
Ron, care to retell that Cut the end offstory for those of us who might have missed it the first time? K3UJ === 73 de Jim, N2EY 1) The earlier KWM-1 was similar, but lacked 80 and 40, and wasn't nearly so popular. 2) I am reminded of the 'cut the end off the brisket' story, which originated with 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
A shared vision? Was:Re: [Elecraft] QRO
Eric...all these suggestions and ideas for future product! Goes to show a lot of us are ready for more more more. Is there any chance we might soon (ever) see an all out transceiver designed expressly for the contester/dx'er to go along with the new amps? I know you wouldn't want to be specific but I know 100's of us on here would like to hear a little about the company's vision for the future. C'mon, tease us... 73 de K3UJ ___ 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] WA3WSJ's EPA Skunk Works Site - Check it out!
In a message dated 4/7/2006 11:57:35 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.wa3wsj.com/SkunkWorks.html Okay I found it. Funny thing, I didn't mind getting spammed that time. /Bill K3UJ ___ 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] Rework stuff
Phil, Check the companion guide on their web site. A menu setting also needs to be changed. (extended vfo) Bill K3UJ Maybe some one can help. I am building K-2 # 5423 with the rework eliminators. I got the unmdules and missing parts but the instructions were not good for installing missing parts. I figured it all out except the 60 meter module. I installed D-19 and 20 before testing and alignment part II. All was fine until VCO control voltage setting. The low and high freq voltages at R-30 were well within range on all bands except 40 meters where it was 7.000--5.51v 7.300--7.91v and sensitivity seemed low on 40. Then I discovered on the K-2 schematic DO NOT install D 19, 20 with out changing C-71 from 82pf to 120pf. I replaced C-71 with the 120pf that came with the rework parts and now 40 is deaf and the VCO voltage is7.93 volts at 7.000 and hardly changes up to 7.300. Are there other changes that need to be made? Maybe somebody reading this has had this problem. tnx Phil ___ 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, Audio Hiss
In a message dated 3/17/2006 1:18:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: With RF gain off completely and AF gain fully advanced, there is a fair amount of hiss. Howard and all, To throw my observation into the mix, with AF gain full clockwise and RF full ccw, I hear NO hiss while sitting approx a foot and a half away from K2 #3810. Its quiet even with earbuds. As I crack open the RF gain, hiss happens (as would be expected). I have plenty of RF gain as the K2's little speaker can be driven to uncomfortably loud SPL's. Maybe some LM380's are noisier than others? Bill K3UJ ___ 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] the K9YA Telegraph e-Zine
For those who haven't discovered the K9YA Telegraph e-Zine yet, you are missing what a lot of us consider a treasure. http://www.k9ya.org 73, Bill, K3UJ ___ 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 registry...
Good idea. Would someone with the talent and means to do so care to set up such a site?? It wouldn't necessarily have to be part of the Elecraft site. And it could include all Elecraft rigs, not just K2 Bill K3UJ K2 #3810 Wonder if Elecraft has considered a rig Registry page on their site. owners could register by serial number, with call sign, options, perhaps comments such as best QRPp DX. Anyone who didn't want to 'register their rig, need not. Might be fun to see who owns them, to be able to search by a call sign to see if your friend has one, to print it out and see how many of them you have or can work. Just a thought in case there is interest Merry Christmas! Fred -kt5x K2 # 700 ___ 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] ATS-3 v K2
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[Elecraft] Hakko 808 users ?
I'm preparing to order a Hakko 808 desoldering tool and am wondering if I will also need to obtain a variety of additional nozzles to accomplish the usual day to day tasks, or does the supplied tip leave little to be desired? How frequently do nozzles need to be replaced? Thanks. Bill, K3UJ ___ 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] ARRL 160 Rx antenna
Julius, Would you (or anyone) please elaborate on the use of an Rx antenna? Thanks Bill K3UJ This was the first time I used the Rx Antenna feature and it was invaluable. Thanks to everyone for a great 'test! 73, Julius n2wn K2/100 #3311 ___ 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] What is IOC ?
FWK2MCIO K2 MCU F/W Upgrade to 2.04; K2 IOC Upgrade to 1.09 (IOC Req'd for this upgr.) $44.00 In regard to the above firmware upgrade offering for the K2, what is meant by IOC? Bill K3UJ ___ 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] What is IOC ?
Don, What threw me was the advisement that (IOC Req'd for this upgr.) Wouldn't IOC be a part of EVERY functioning K2? I don't see why they saw fit to include that requirement for the upgrade. Bill Bill, The IOC chip is located in its socket near the center of the K2 RF Board. It is the Input/Output Controller. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- FWK2MCIO K2 MCU F/W Upgrade to 2.04; K2 IOC Upgrade to 1.09 (IOC Req'd for this upgr.) $44.00 In regard to the above firmware upgrade offering for the K2, what is meant by IOC? Bill K3UJ ___ 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] P/S for basic K2
I'm looking for a small commercially available power supply suitable for a K2. Any ideas? I remember one similar to a lap top supply being recommended a while back, but don't remember who was selling them. Thanks Bill K3UJ P/S for basic K2 ___ 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] Magnetic Shielding Kit Now Available for K2's VCO Inductor
In a message dated 10/6/2005 6:28:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The K2’s VCO (voltage-controlled oscillator) may be susceptible to low-frequency modulation by very large power transformers Will future K2 kits incorporate the mag shielding mod? Bill K3UJ ___ 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] possible K2 revision?
In a message dated 10/3/2005 12:54:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I need to add an indicator to my K2 when running split. A couple of times I thought I was split when I wasn't. Had egg on my face when I called on top of the DX station. That's embarrassing. N2TK, Tony It'd be nice to see a factory upgrade for a split indicator. Bill K3UJ ___ 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] Looking for Circuit Board Vise
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Have relocated left vise behind. Looking for a good source for circuit board vise...i.e., 3rd hand. Suggestions? Seen this one? _http://qrp.ke9v.net/articles/fivebucks.html_ (http://qrp.ke9v.net/articles/fivebucks.html) 73 Bill K3UJ ___ 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 has ONLY 80dB of third order dynamic range vs SDR-1000 98dB
In a message dated 9/10/2005 11:25:53 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: K2 has ONLY 80dB of third order dynamic range vs SDR-1000 98dB So...?? Do you have some sound files that show what kind of difference that makes, and under what conditions? So many people base decisions on specs, with no idea what kind of difference those specifications mean in real world performance. Hearing is believing. I for one would like to hear more evidence that goes beyond the numbers, such as is being presented for the NorCal 2030. http://www.norcalqrp.org/files/PacificonSoundFiles.exe Hopefully there are those on this -superlist- who are equipped and inclined to produce and share that kind of evidence as it pertains to the various specs that are bandied about. I myself have barely a clue... 73 Bill K3UJ ___ 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] KX-1 Precise Alignment (Svc monitor?)
Jay, W6CJ wrote: Going over the KX-1 manual, it calls for aligning first the BFO and then the DDS by dialing in a strong carrier (WWV, etc) and then using the BFO or DDS menus. Can someone suggest some alternate alignment methods? I have a calibrated freq counter and service monitor. I've been around the block once or twice, but don't think I ever ran into a service monitor. What is a service monitor? Maybe I know it under a different name? Bill K3UJ ___ 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] speaker problem
Hmmm. The headphone jack in K2 4152 is intermittent also. I'm holding my breath every time I unplug. Seems to be a problematic component, at least some of them are. Maybe there was a bad batch? Elecraft, is there a more reliable replacement? Bill K3UJ ___ 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] PALOMAR WATT METER M-840 wanted
If anyone has a Palomar Engineers M-840 surplus to their needs, please contact me off list. Thanks. Bill K3UJ ___ 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] QRO precautions ??
With the possible eminent presentation of a VERY QRO amplifier to the Elecraft family, there is certain to be a number of us, with only QRP experience, jumping in and playing with gobs of RF energy for the very first time. Let's hear it from those with experience, some do's, don'ts and caveats that go along with running the legal limit. I hate learning stuff the hard way... Thanks, Bill K3UJ ___ 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] Resistor Color Coder
A while back there was a discussion on resistor color coding, Ran across this link. A freeware program, it's kind of neat. Win XP would not run it but it ran on my Win 98 machine. Check it out at: www.schematica.com Tony W7GO It worked FB under XP here. Cool! K3UJ ___ 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] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out
Anything over $1500/US and I'm afraid I will have to count myself out. Wonder what others think? Bill K3UJ ___ 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] Bad fist
In a message dated 4/6/2005 10:31:27 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This is the sort of thing that worries me about working CW. I am all in favor of practicing before going on the air but what is available out there to do this? Is there a hardware device software that I can connect a key to that will send information to a PC to test if I'm sending correctly? Al. = Al and all, The MFJ-461 Morse Code Reader (~$80) is a very nice tool to improve the quality of one's CW operations. It will improve your fist if you monitor your own sending. Just tune the reader to your rigs sidetone, and a decent fist will read out on the display. Fun to play with. Bill K3UJ ___ 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] DX Power gone
The book has been claimed. Thanks all... Bill K3UJ ___ 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: math question
How would one calculate the amplifier gain (in dB) required to go from one power level to another? For example from 5W to 100W. K3UJ ___ 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: math question
I'd hoped that the responses would be far more interesting than merely looking up the answer, and I was NOT disappointed. Thanks, all! Bill K3UJ -Original Message- How would one calculate the amplifier gain (in dB) required to go from one power level to another? For example from 5W to 100W. K3UJ ___ 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] Fillet or not?
There are those who advocate no fillet when soldering plated thru holes. Is an obvious fillet in that instance a sign of too much solder? K3UJ === Never trim precut to length leads such as ICs and relays, and resistor packs, or crystals. These have just enough extension thru the normal fillet of solder to not be a problem ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT: math question
That can't be right. Drawing it (roughly) on paper shows it to be around 13 feet wide, give or take a foot or so. But coming up with a precise equation takes more math skills than high school left me with... Bill K3UJ In a message dated 3/30/2005 4:51:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'll go with an alley of zero width. best wishes, dave belsley, w1euy ___ 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] Ultimatic Keying.
What features does Ultimatic Keying have? And what keyers offer it? 73, Tom N0SS = This from an OHR ad: Ultimatic is a pre-iambic keying mode in which the result of a squeeze is that the keyer will switch to the last lever pressed rather than alternating dits and dahs. Bill K3UJ ___ 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] Big K2 (was Kits I'd like to see in 2005)
In a message dated 12/25/2004 12:43:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Bob, That's a good idea IMHO. A full sized K2 for those who don't need small size. Give more importance to having room for fingers to twist knobs without hitting the ones close by and etc. From what I'm seeing the performance is up there with many of the major brands so there just might be a market for such a K2 maybe the K2A1 Desktop rig. :-) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. OK, Back in my hole. 73, Ron, KU7Y = Yes! Yes! A full sized K2 with more knobs and a bigger display. A more flexible AGC and an even better s/n (no antenna, no noise ;-) would be icing on the cake. We do need an Orion killer after all... K3UJ ___ 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] RF build up
I know what you mean Dave. I have wrap my feedline around the pot belly stove to keep it from happening. Bill K3UJ = Does anyone know of a good way to remove frozen RF from an antenna? It is now so thick on my wire that the new RF can no longer get through. Typically the antenna stays pretty clear where there is a current max, but I've been changing qrg so much, only the feed point looks okay, even running the K2/100 qro. I envy you chaps down south and on the left coast who don't have to put up with this problem. best wishes, dave belsley, w1euy ___ 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#4155 speaker/audio
Let me clarify. The speaker frame can get distorted in shipping while not installed in the radio. I've never had a repeat problem after correcting the initial distortion. To check for a twisted speaker, carefully move the cone in and out by hand. Just push straight down on it gently, and then let go. The cone should move perceptibly, but the voice coil should not rub. K3UJ ___ 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] Like MFJ's 931 Artificial Ground ?
Is there a kit version of the artificial ground available? Even a schematic would be nice. I would assume that its just a series tuned L/C with a meter to measure RF current somehow, but if anyone has come up with a version of their own, or knows of a kit, I'd like to hear about it. Thanks, Bill K3UJ ___ 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 control software
I've tried the N4PY windows s/w and like it. But that's the only one tried so far. Are there others worth considering? Something more designed for the K2 rather than the Pegasus as the case with N4PY. Keyboard cw is a requirement. Thanks, Bill K3UJ ___ 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] FS: Building and Using Baluns and Ununs
Book by Jerry Sevick, W2FMI Practical designs of baluns/ununs as related to antennas and tuners. Also includes interesting section on ground systems and short verticals. $19.95 at Amazon. My extra copy, new condition, $13 delivered. Bill K3UJ ___ 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] OT: Line level
When an input to, or output from an audio device is specified as being line level, what exactly does that mean? Is it a specific RMS voltage perhaps? Its a term that I've heard bandied about over the years but either never knew, or have forgotten the precise meaning. Bill K3UJ ___ 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] Sierra's 10th
Wonder just how many of us have had the pleasure of using N6KR's design, the NORCAL Sierra? I picked up one on eBay and find it to be one sweet li'l rig. I've had it on 40 and 20 with consistently good reports. The rx is a pleasure to listen to. Definitely a keeper! I read somewhere that Field Day, 1994 marked the prototype's debut. So happy 10th, Wayne! Bill K3UJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft You must subscribe to post. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, Unsub etc): http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Field Day dipole/ no radial vertical
I've been having considerable success with the resonant feedline dipole (RFD) antenna as was described in QST a few years back and also in the '04 ARRL Handbook. Its basically a 1/4 wavelength of antenna wire followed by your coax feeder into the shack. Where they connect, the coax shield is left floating. Some of the feedline is wound into a choke at the 1/2 W/L point or thereabouts, decoupling and forming the dipole. (Position the choke for lowest swr.) With the far end pulled up high, they are good for long haul DX. I have one cut for 40m and it works well with low swr on 30m, 17m, 15m. and 10m. Another one for 20m rounds out the little farm. Mine aren't exactly vertical (kind of exponentially curved) and seem to be a bit directional. YMMV of course. Bill K3UJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft You must subscribe to post. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, Unsub etc): http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft page: http://www.elecraft.com
