Re: [Elecraft] WTB - Kent single lever paddle
Hello, Question about the Vibroplex key, the Vibrokeyer. Is it a sideswiper, or does it have automatic dots completion like the original model? Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: David Ferrington, M0XDF [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 7:51 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] WTB - Kent single lever paddle I think I'd like to see Ultimatic mode too, I'm thinking I'll have to learn Iambic though, because most rigs don't support Ultimatic. But Ultimatic does sound like the easier and frankly, more logical mode. Maybe I'll have to borrow a friends keyer to give it a try. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not. In either case, the idea is quite staggering. -Arthur C Clarke, science fiction writer (1917- ) On 26 Aug 2008, at 03:44, Don Wilhelm wrote: Ralph, I do not have a single lever paddle for sale, but I suffer from similar problems. If you cannot find a decent single lever paddle at a price your ham budget can afford (the Bengali is outside my price range), I suggest that you try one of the K1EL keyers in Ultimatic mode - it works for me - it makes a standard paddle respond almost like a single lever paddle, press the dash and it gives dashes, press the dot and out comes a dit - it just feels right to my brain. I have been asking periodically that the Elecraft built-in keyers support Ultimatic mode for folks like us, but so far, it has been low on the priority list (but is not being ignored). ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 RTTY Question
Hello, Where in the menu system is the RTTY optional mode turned on? I have been looking through the K2 and the SSB board manual with no luck. Thank you, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ 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 Mods
Hello, I finally got around to installing the CW LED tuning indicator by Tom Hammond N0SS. It works great, I should have put it in way back when, upon completion of the K2. It is both sensitive to weak signals and selective. Next I'm thinking about putting the Fixed Audio Output for digital modes created by Don Wilhelm W3FPR. It looks very well designed. Don has put a lot of time and effort into this project to design, build and document so everyone can read and understand it. Have many put this in and are you happy with the results? I'm a little nervous about drilling holes in the back panel. Don also has a another project on his very informative web page. This is a switch box to make the connections from Digital modes to SSB without unplugging cables and changing the compression settings on the SSB Board. Has anyone built this and how do you like it? Would it be possible to combine the two. So a fixed audio would be applied to the mic plug to use in the switch box? This would also eleminate drilling the back panel? I did not know if I should send this to Don, since he is the expert on most things related to the K2. But, I thought I would send it to the group for any ideas and hopefully Don will let everyone know what he thinks. Best, DW Holtman Wb7SSN ___ 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] Desoldering Tool Recommendations?
Tom, I would strongly recommend a Hakko 808. Great tool! It requires a little bit of regular maintenance (cleaning/filter changes), but is well worth the effort. Google it and reade some of the things on the web about it. http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2978 Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Tom Childers, N5GE [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 5:46 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Desoldering Tool Recommendations? I would like to get a reliable, but not so expensive desoldering gun/station. Does any one have a recommendation or two? TNX ES 73, 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 ___ 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] Desoldering Tool Recommendations?
Tom, One more thing on the Hakko 808. I would strongly recommend buying the stand to hold it. It does get hot and the stand is well worth the price. I drilled a couple of screws in the stand and screwed it to my bench top. I knocked it over twice and do not want it to happen again. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Tom Childers, N5GE [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 5:46 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Desoldering Tool Recommendations? I would like to get a reliable, but not so expensive desoldering gun/station. Does any one have a recommendation or two? TNX ES 73, 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 ___ 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 up with this?
Hello, I had a ton of problems with two K2s and sent two or three a day for over a week to support at Elecraft. The response was usually within an hour or two. I always got thoughtful responses on where to go next to trouble-shoot my rigs. It was truly outstanding. Both of my rigs are up and running. The guy selling this rig on Ebay 260239487984 claims Elecraft has no support??? Isn't this the same story as the person who was writing to the forum? Maybe he thought this forum is Elecraft technical support. Strange. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ 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: Low 8V, and adjusting AGC and S-meter
Kristinn, I had the exact same problem. I replaced the regulator with one that operates at 8.0 VDC and the AGC adjusted correctly. I don't know if they received a batch of bad chips, but I used one that I had on hand, not one from Elecraft. Good luck. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: TF3KX [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 6:25 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K2: Low 8V, and adjusting AGC and S-meter Hi: My K2 #6425 was ordered in February and is now fully operational, with almost all measurements and checks within limits. The only issue is the output of the 8V regulator, which is at 7.56V (5.5% down from the nominal 8V). If I am right, this low voltage is the cause for... a) AGC threshold adjustment: U2 pin 5 voltage only goes up to 3.62V, not 3.80V; b) S-meter adjustment: Can never get S-meter LED below #2 or above #9 to turn on. I had to order some spare parts from Elecraft, and to be safe I asked them also to send me a tested replacement for the 8V regulator - which is on the way. My questions are... - Wouldn't the low 8V level be the cause of the above symptoms (a) and (b)? - Any reason I should or should not replace that 8V regulator, anyway? 73 - Kristinn, TF3KX -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K2%3A-Low-8V%2C-and-adjusting-AGC-and-S-meter-tp17179721p17179721.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 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] XV50 question
Hello, I finally finished my XV50, got it debugged and working. Now there is one more problem/question. I setting up the configuration, I set the low power out of the K60XV to 1.0 MW. When I have everything connected, and operating, the display shows that the K2 is only putting our about 0.3 MW instead of 1.0 MW. Is this adjustable? It will only allow about 8 or 9 watts out of the XV50 instead of 20 Watts, with everything properly aligned. Thank you for your help. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ 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] Logging software
Hello, What is a good general use logging program that will work with a K2? Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ 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] Another CW question (was: CW Mistakes)
This is a great thread. Beats the hell out of 100 E-Mails over 3 days because someone is not happy with an Elecraft rig and gives it a 4.0 at E-Ham. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'elecraft Reflector' Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 9:10 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Another CW question (was: CW Mistakes) Brian wrote: I am finding this discussion on CW mistakes to be WAY off-topic for this list but WAY useful too. - With respect, I don't think it's off-topic: The list moderator, Eric, as repeatedly said that anything to do with getting on the air and operating on the Ham bands is *on topic* for this list. Especially if it's something one might do with an Elecraft product, it has always been welcome. That has certainly been the case over the eight years I've followed the discussions here. Some topics take on a life of their own and start going around in circles, and in those cases Eric will, eventually, call a halt to it. And he's quick to step on posts that seem impolite or which criticize others, which I greatly appreciate. I agree with you, Brian; such discussions can be WAY useful too which I why I read them, sometimes participate in them, and always appreciate that they are welcome here. 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 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] Portable CW paddles for K2?
Kristinn, Something like this might be a possibility. The guy who built them, says they work very well. They are made out of paper clips. You could build several, if one was lost or whatever, a spare would always be at hand. http://home.comcast.net/~fairbank56/clipper.jpg Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: TF3KX [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 3:58 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Portable CW paddles for K2? My K2 #6425 is now up and running, and I need good, light/small portable iambic paddles for the upcoming summer trips. Are there any good recommendations? Candidates I have been looking at include: - Palm Mini Paddles (http://www.morsex.com/palm) - Paddlette PK1 (http://www.paddlette.com/pkproduct.htm) - Paddlette BP (http://www.paddlette.com/bpproduct.htm) Does anyone have experience, or even comparison on these or others that would be suitable for portable operation? My preference for feel is that the I prefer harder/metallic touch when making contact over softer touch, that I have found with some paddles. 73 - Kristinn, TF3KX -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Portable-CW-paddles-for-K2--tp16894191p16894191.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 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 not dead yet
Hello, My fully loaded K2 is a great rig to use. I have spent a lot of time building, troubleshooting etc to get it up and running the way it should work, it is a keeper. I'm still working on a XV50, that has major problems, and awaiting an KAT100 autotuner (on Back order), but when everything is up and running will have a very nice station. I'm going to sell a Collins 75A-4, one of my R-390a's, Collins 32S-1 and 75S-1 to pay for an on order K3. I'm still love boatanchors, and will keep the gear I most like, but want a K3. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: nz0t [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 8:20 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 not dead yet I couldn't agree more. I'm selling my Drake TR7, B-Line and Icom 718 to help finance my K3. I'm keeping my K2/100/KAT100 to use at the lake cabin. I love that rig! If Elecraft made a mobile rig I would sell my venerable IC-706 too. Augie Hansen wrote: Brian Lloyd wrote: ... I know everyone is dumping their K2s so they can get a K3 but, gee-whiz, the K2 is some good receiver. I *love* this radio! Everyone? If you compare the number of K2s purchased to the number being offered for sale you will see that nearly everyone is keeping their K2s. We love 'em, too. My K2 (#3302) is my portable rig and the K3 (#441) is my base station, although these roles may be reversed from time to time. 73, Gus Hansen KB0YH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/It-Just-Takes-Time-tp16798653p16807946.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 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] RS-232 Question
Hello, I have hooked up an old computer out in my shop. I made some cables and I'm in the process of trying to talk to my K2 via the computer. I have a KPA100 in the K2. The software I'm using is the K2 remote from the Elecraft web page. I have set it for comm port1 (the only port available on the computer) and get a message that no K2 can be found. I have ohmed the cables and think they are good. They also have connectors for a KAT100 (which is backordered) and a XV50 (which I'm having other problems). So the only thing connected is the K2 and the computer. Is there an easy way to determine if the problem is in the KPA100, the cables or the computer? Thank you in advance for any help. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ 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] Question on using the XV50 with a K2
Hello, I have a couple of questions I hope someone can help me with. My XV50 is almost built. I have not put power to it yet. Reading the Owners Manual I don't really understand the best way to hook up both an HF and a 6 Meter antenna. I do not have the K60XV. It says that the Transverter turns on when the Band+ or the Band- are selected. I assume this means the XV50 will turn on when 10 meters is selected with the K2? What If I wanted to operate 10 Meters? Do I turn the XV50 off manually? The manual stated not to use an antenna relay to switch between an HF and the 6 Meter antenna? I guess this also includes a manual antenna switch which are more lossy than a good quality antenna relay? What option is left, unscrewing the antenna at the back of the K2 when operating HF? How are some others using the XV50 with a K2. I'm also going to wire in a KAT100 and my K2 has the 100 watt option. Thank you in advance for any help. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ 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 - End of the line for XP
Hello, I have another off topic question about Windows XP. I have a legal copy on a generic computer that I bought sometime ago. It came with the CD and the sticker on the outside with the serial number. Can I load this copy on another computer and get it registered with Microsoft? I have heard horror stories about registering with Microsoft. I paid for and own this copy of XP, but can I move it? Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 9:02 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] OT - End of the line for XP -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Ferrington, M0XDF I work in a VERY big bank - we have over 80,000 desktops and we use XP - at some point we will have to move on to Vista but it will be some years I recon -- It was just 8 years ago that Intel asked me to develop training modules on how to use Widows Xp some of their call center staff. There was a huge amount of angst over what problems Xp might cause. Drivers were near the top of the list of concerns. That was a long time ago in the lifespan of most technology. And Xp has a number of years of Microsoft support ahead of it on current systems, such as the one I'm using now. Even after that, it'll live on. I've got one machine still running Windows Me, and it runs quite nicely (for a machine with a 500 MHz Pentium III and a few hundred k of RAM g). I know others still running various versions of DOS! Fortunately new software does not immediately displace everything else, except in the minds of those hardy folks who choose to be early adopters. Their experiences work out the bugs for the rest of us who merely want a reliable tool to use. I'm happy to be an early adopter of new communications technology. It's what interests me. I'll leave the software for those who enjoy doing that. 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 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] Windows XP
Hello, Thank you for all of the great responses I have received. The copy is not an OEM specifically for one machine. I'm not trying to use it on two machines at the same time, my old one broke. It gives me a message that I have 30 days to register it before it stops functioning. I have spent the last couple of hours Googling for information on Ubuntu. Since this PC will only be used in my shack for radio stuff, I'm going to load Ubuntu and forget about Microsoft (like getting a 600 pound gorilla off my back). All of the software (including the Ubuntu OS), is free, no registration. Software for operating digital modes, K2 controller software, logging programs etc are available for download. It looks like a good way to go for me. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ 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] 6 Meter Questions - OT
Hello, Another inexpensive simple to install 6 meter ground plane is located here. http://arrowantennas.com/?merchant_return_link=Return+to+Arrow+Antenna EHam reviews of this antenna are here http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2043 I have no connection with this antenna company. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Simon Brown (HB9DRV) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 6:56 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 6 Meter Questions - OT Start with a 5/8 vertical or a 2 or 3 ele yagi as you suggest, polarisation can be all over the place. Lots of SSB 50.1 - 50.2 and CW 50.08 - 50.1 (-ish). Simon Brown, HB9DRV -- From: Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've never been on 6. Never. My K3 will cover it so I'm gonna give it a try. ___ 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] K3 on 6 Meters
Hello, I'm doing the next best thing. I just ordered a 6 Meter transverter (XV-50) from Elecraft. I'm going to be building a Moxon antenna and turn it with a TV rotor. It will not be a powerhouse, but should get me in some openings. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Bill W5WVO [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; David Yarnes [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 3:42 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 on 6 Meters Yes, Dave, you can rest assured that there are many present and near-future K3 owners waiting with bated breatrh for this year's sporadic-E season to start. Where you are in AZ, monitor 50125 kHz for occasional early bird openings starting around mid-April; the main event gets going around May 15 and lasts through August 15, typically. If you have never experienced a 6-meter sporadic-E season, you're in for a real fun (and probably addictive) experience! And get that 1.8 kHz roofing filter ready for the ARRL and CQ VHF contests in June/July. If the band is open, you'll need it! Bill W5WVO DM65 K3 late April / early May [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sporadic E (Es) season is just around the corner. Doug W6JD 6 meters for the time being, but Jim assures me that things should start happening on that band pretty soon. So, now is the time to get ready. In the meantime, I plan to put this thing up in the air a little bit, and see what I might hear. It may only be locals, but even that should work out better than with my R8 (which does cover 6 meters) since the Moxon will be horizontally polarized. That seems to be the choice among folks around here. Dave W7AQK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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 100 Watt Pa Problem
Hello, I was wondering if anyone else has had a problem like ythis one? I'm was in the process of finishing up my KPA 100. All of the power supply, bias adjustments etc went as per the book. When I got to page 50 in the manual to test the transmitter at high power the problem shows up. With the Power out turned to around 11 watts, the relay clicks and the power out is taken over by the KPA 100. Every thing works great until I get to right at 20 watts. Any power level 20 watts or over, when it is keyed, a relay klicks, power out shuts off and nothing out. At 18 watts the power out from the KPA 100 is fine. There are no error messages that I can find, even on the secondary message menus. Any suggestions why the PA works up to 20 watts then shuts down with no error message? Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Nelson Wittstock' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 2:00 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Soldering station I just ordered the new KXV3 RXA board for my K3. The instructions state requirements for the soldering station to be used in the installation of the new board. My workshop has never had need for high tech soldering and consequently I do not own a soldering station. I have several assorted soldering irons and guns that have served me well in the past but I guess I will have to join the modern world. Since I would like to keep updating my K3 it looks like I will need to buy a soldering station. In looking through Googled references I see many stations in the $100 and up range. Is it absolutely necessary to spend that much to ensure the safety of my radio or are there some less expensive suitable alternatives? Nelson - K8DJC -- That mod is one of the easiest in terms of soldering. You are soldering two fine wires to closely-spaced connector terminals that, if overheated, will melt the connector header or lift traces. But it's not nearly as critical as many component installations in other locations. Two more leads are connected to BNC connector terminals that require significant heat in any case. The RXA board comes with the leads pre-attached, so there's no soldering to do to the RXA board itself. It's a judgment call. Elecraft wants you to be successful and your chance of having trouble is greatly reduced by using the right tools, and a good soldering station is a tool you'll use again and again if you do any work on your rigs. You can get away with less. I've repaired a lot of SMD circuit boards sitting cross-legged on the deck in the navigating bridge of a ship using a portable butane-powered soldering iron while holding a flashlight in my teeth. I've also had lots and lots of practice over decades of soldering that lets me judge the temperature of the tip by the smell and, by being very, very careful, I've yet to destroy a board or parts. I did have the advantage of growing up with the pc board industry, first working on boards back in the 1960s that had large push-in pins to which leads were soldered, then boards with big thick, wide traces that have slowly evolved into the tissue-thin, tiny traces we find on many boards today. Even so, whenever possible I'll use a temperature-controlled soldering station in a comfortable, well-lit shop. Over time, I've found that a good soldering station costs me pennies a month to own and use. I don't consider that too much to spend to protect circuit boards, almost any one of which is worth more than the iron. I currently have a Hakko 936 that cost me less than $100 several years ago from www.tequipment.net. Bottom line, it's a matter of how skilled you are at soldering and how much risk you are comfortable taking with the pc board and components. 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 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 100 Watt Pa Problem
Hello, I just noticed something else on this problem. The whole radio resets, like turning it off then on again. The word Elecraft pops up on the LCD and the DSP red light blinks on, just like I turned it off then on again. Any suggestions? Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: DW Holtman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 2:09 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K2 100 Watt Pa Problem Hello, I was wondering if anyone else has had a problem like ythis one? I'm was in the process of finishing up my KPA 100. All of the power supply, bias adjustments etc went as per the book. When I got to page 50 in the manual to test the transmitter at high power the problem shows up. With the Power out turned to around 11 watts, the relay clicks and the power out is taken over by the KPA 100. Every thing works great until I get to right at 20 watts. Any power level 20 watts or over, when it is keyed, a relay klicks, power out shuts off and nothing out. At 18 watts the power out from the KPA 100 is fine. There are no error messages that I can find, even on the secondary message menus. Any suggestions why the PA works up to 20 watts then shuts down with no error message? Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Nelson Wittstock' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 2:00 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Soldering station I just ordered the new KXV3 RXA board for my K3. The instructions state requirements for the soldering station to be used in the installation of the new board. My workshop has never had need for high tech soldering and consequently I do not own a soldering station. I have several assorted soldering irons and guns that have served me well in the past but I guess I will have to join the modern world. Since I would like to keep updating my K3 it looks like I will need to buy a soldering station. In looking through Googled references I see many stations in the $100 and up range. Is it absolutely necessary to spend that much to ensure the safety of my radio or are there some less expensive suitable alternatives? Nelson - K8DJC -- That mod is one of the easiest in terms of soldering. You are soldering two fine wires to closely-spaced connector terminals that, if overheated, will melt the connector header or lift traces. But it's not nearly as critical as many component installations in other locations. Two more leads are connected to BNC connector terminals that require significant heat in any case. The RXA board comes with the leads pre-attached, so there's no soldering to do to the RXA board itself. It's a judgment call. Elecraft wants you to be successful and your chance of having trouble is greatly reduced by using the right tools, and a good soldering station is a tool you'll use again and again if you do any work on your rigs. You can get away with less. I've repaired a lot of SMD circuit boards sitting cross-legged on the deck in the navigating bridge of a ship using a portable butane-powered soldering iron while holding a flashlight in my teeth. I've also had lots and lots of practice over decades of soldering that lets me judge the temperature of the tip by the smell and, by being very, very careful, I've yet to destroy a board or parts. I did have the advantage of growing up with the pc board industry, first working on boards back in the 1960s that had large push-in pins to which leads were soldered, then boards with big thick, wide traces that have slowly evolved into the tissue-thin, tiny traces we find on many boards today. Even so, whenever possible I'll use a temperature-controlled soldering station in a comfortable, well-lit shop. Over time, I've found that a good soldering station costs me pennies a month to own and use. I don't consider that too much to spend to protect circuit boards, almost any one of which is worth more than the iron. I currently have a Hakko 936 that cost me less than $100 several years ago from www.tequipment.net. Bottom line, it's a matter of how skilled you are at soldering and how much risk you are comfortable taking with the pc board and components. 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 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
Re: [Elecraft] K2 100 Watt Pa Problem
Hello, I want to thank Matt, W6NLA, Robie - AJ4F and Mike AI4NS for their inputs. They all three hit the nail on the head. I was using an Astron linear 35 amp supply. I bought in recently on Ebay, and assumed it worked, because it reads 13.8VDC with no load. I hooked up a 20 Amp Astron and it no longer trips. Guess I will be looking for a schematic diagram for an Astron RS-35A Power supply. I also was feeding the RS-35A through an MFJ 1118 outlet box. I might have to take a good look at it too. Now I have a different problem. It stays up and transmits, but only puts out about 23 watts. The Power Supply is reading 13.6VDC at 23 watts, that is not the problem. The LCD shows the correct power at 23 watts (even though the power level pot is set for anywhere from 25 to 100 Watts) and a 1.0 to 1 SWR. I'm transmitting into an MFJ tuner in the dummy load switch position. I think this might be something I did wrong with the set-up. I'm going to go through the whole set up again step by step. Thanks again to a fine group on this forum. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Matt Zilmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DW Holtman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: DW Holtman [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 3:10 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 100 Watt Pa Problem You might want to make sure your power supply isn't doing its foldback or current limiting thing. If it is, symptoms you've described should repeat 100% of the time. matt, W6NIA k3 # 24 On Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:19:11 -0600, you wrote: Hello, I just noticed something else on this problem. The whole radio resets, like turning it off then on again. The word Elecraft pops up on the LCD and the DSP red light blinks on, just like I turned it off then on again. Any suggestions? Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: DW Holtman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 2:09 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K2 100 Watt Pa Problem Hello, I was wondering if anyone else has had a problem like ythis one? I'm was in the process of finishing up my KPA 100. All of the power supply, bias adjustments etc went as per the book. When I got to page 50 in the manual to test the transmitter at high power the problem shows up. With the Power out turned to around 11 watts, the relay clicks and the power out is taken over by the KPA 100. Every thing works great until I get to right at 20 watts. Any power level 20 watts or over, when it is keyed, a relay klicks, power out shuts off and nothing out. At 18 watts the power out from the KPA 100 is fine. There are no error messages that I can find, even on the secondary message menus. Any suggestions why the PA works up to 20 watts then shuts down with no error message? Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Nelson Wittstock' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 2:00 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Soldering station I just ordered the new KXV3 RXA board for my K3. The instructions state requirements for the soldering station to be used in the installation of the new board. My workshop has never had need for high tech soldering and consequently I do not own a soldering station. I have several assorted soldering irons and guns that have served me well in the past but I guess I will have to join the modern world. Since I would like to keep updating my K3 it looks like I will need to buy a soldering station. In looking through Googled references I see many stations in the $100 and up range. Is it absolutely necessary to spend that much to ensure the safety of my radio or are there some less expensive suitable alternatives? Nelson - K8DJC -- That mod is one of the easiest in terms of soldering. You are soldering two fine wires to closely-spaced connector terminals that, if overheated, will melt the connector header or lift traces. But it's not nearly as critical as many component installations in other locations. Two more leads are connected to BNC connector terminals that require significant heat in any case. The RXA board comes with the leads pre-attached, so there's no soldering to do to the RXA board itself. It's a judgment call. Elecraft wants you to be successful and your chance of having trouble is greatly reduced by using the right tools, and a good soldering station is a tool you'll use again and again if you do any work on your rigs. You can get away with less. I've repaired a lot of SMD circuit boards sitting cross-legged on the deck in the navigating bridge of a ship using a portable butane-powered soldering iron while holding a flashlight in my teeth. I've also had lots and lots of practice over decades of soldering that lets me judge the temperature of the tip by the smell and, by being very, very careful, I've yet to destroy a board or parts. I did
Re: [Elecraft] K2 Backlight LED leads too short
Tom, Here is what I did, click on K2 diffuser http://www.heavymetalradios.com/ I think Elecraft recommends soldering it together without a mechanical connection. Hope this helps. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 4:09 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Backlight LED leads too short My K2 backlight assembly is to be mounted 1/8 above the board but the leads to the LED's are 1/8. Is there a solution or special technique to install this that is not spelled out in the manual? 73, Tom KB3PNU Wimsatt Website: http://wimsatt.truepath.com/ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 finally up and working.
Hello, Thank you to everyone who helped me along the way building my K2. I crossed the last hurddle today and got the KPA-100 up and running. I got it on the air and made my first contact with K0DT in Iowa. I was only pushing around 50 watts. I'm still a little nervous about the KPA-100. Happy to finally get the chance to put this little rig to work. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ 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 KDSP2
George, It is easy to remove, it you like the rig otherwise. Just my $0.02 Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: George Victor [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ken K3IU [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; TWC [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 11:59 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 KDSP2 I hate that module. There is no reset, and once installed it is the most unfriendly filter to use. In fact I pretty much put my K2 on the shelf after putting in the KDSP2. Just my 2 cents. George ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 Troubleshooting question
Hello, Last night I was working on an older K2 S/N 02XX. I was going to install a SSB module and a RS232 adapter that I bought from a forum member. I installed the SSB with no problems. When I installed the RS232 adapter and turned it on, I got an error message (080) I think), I quickly turned it off and removed the RS232 interface. Now there is no receive audio except when I select the menu. Also the S Meter bar graph completely quit working. If I have the menu selected, it receives. As soon as I hit menu again and the frequency is displayed, no receive audio. I hooked a scope to R17 on the control board, the mute line. It goes high when menu is selected and I can hear the receive audio. Anybody ever seen something like this? Thank you in advance. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ 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] MH2 Mic
Ken, It is not from lack of use, it is very, very stiff. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Ken Kopp [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 8:13 PM Subject: [Elecraft] MH2 Mic The MH-2 that I received with my K3 has ... in my opinion ... a really stiff coiled cord. It's capable of sliding the radio on the desk when the mic is held about 24 from the radio. At this point the turns of the coiled portion of the cord are (only) about 1/4 apart. Perhaps it just needs use 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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] Reseting a K2
Hello, A few weeks ago, someone posted a procedure for reseting a K2. It was a sequence something like holding the 4,5 and 6 buttons while powering up. What is the sequence? Does it reset everything, filters, sidetone etc to it's factory settings? I could not find it in the manual or in the archives. Thank you in advance for your help. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ 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: Bose QC Mic Modification
Hello, The high range of my hearing is greatly attenuated from too many years working on Flight decks and around jet engines. So I have no need for a pair of high performance $250.00 headphones. But, I'm looking for a new set. Does anyone have any recommendations for a full size pair in the $50.00 range? Best, DW Holtmen WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Brett Howard [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Joe Subich, W4TV [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; 'AE4CW' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 6:26 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] OT: Bose QC Mic Modification I'm no where near as pleased with the ER6's as I am the 4's. The 6's are a lot bigger and a bit cumbersome and no one that I know of will make a full ear mold of them. As far as the mic I use a Heil GM4 and a Heil Boom. On Sun, 2008-03-23 at 12:07 -0400, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: 250 is pretty cheap. I paid more than that when you add up what I paid for the ER4P's and the molds separately. Yet still in pretty much all of the monitors I've listened to the Etymotics are about as antiseptic as I've found. The performance ratings of the ER6P is only slightly lower than the ER4P, isolation is similar and they can be found for $80 at many places on the web. If you want maximum sound isolation, choose the ER6i (it has the three flange tips vs. 2 flange tips with the ER4P and ER6P). The only problem with the ER4/ER6 is there is no place for the (headset) mic G. 73, ... Joe, W4TV ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft 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: Bose QC Mic Modification
Brett, Thank you for the suggestion. I googled it and came up with the following. http://www.dvhardware.net/review84_sennheiserhd201.html I just ordered me a pair on Ebay for $14.95 plus shipping. They should work great. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Brett Howard [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DW Holtman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Joe Subich, W4TV [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net; 'AE4CW' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 6:51 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Bose QC Mic Modification A decent pair of relatively inexpensive full size cans would be the Sennheiser HD201. You'd probably be pretty happy with these. Especially for communications use and you'll be able to get them for under your $50 budget afer shipping. On Sun, 2008-03-23 at 18:47 -0600, DW Holtman wrote: Hello, The high range of my hearing is greatly attenuated from too many years working on Flight decks and around jet engines. So I have no need for a pair of high performance $250.00 headphones. But, I'm looking for a new set. Does anyone have any recommendations for a full size pair in the $50.00 range? Best, DW Holtmen WB7SSN ___ 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] Hardboard (Masonite) bench tops
Hello, If you put a coat of India Ink, it will make Masonite conductive enough to make a home brew ESD mat. It must them be grounded. This is according to a QST Hints and Kinks article from Jan 2000. If anyone would like a copy of the article, let me know. I cannot put an attachment on forum mail. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Vic K2VCO [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 10:46 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Hardboard (Masonite) bench tops WILLIS COOKE wrote: I have used the Melamine coated board on bench tops in the past. It is easy to clean and does not absorb water or chemicals easily. It is a little more expensive, but can last for years and looks quite nice. I cut it to size and hold the corners in place with small nails. This is what I used, but I attached it with double-sided tape because the table that it is on has a nice surface that I didn't want to damage. I attached an aluminum yardstick to the front (also with double-sided tape). This comes in handy for cutting wire to length, but it's also connected to ground via a 1 meg resistor. My wrist strap and a couple of alligator clips are similarly connected. -- 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 ___ 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] Excellent External Speaker for K2
Hello, I finished my base K2 about a week ago. I installed the Noise blanker and SSB modules, with no problems. Next I installed the DSP module. The audio quality went to Sh**. I spent two days playing around with filter adjustments, DSP settings to no avail. Tonight I plugged in an external speaker. Magic!! The distortion is gone, it sounds great. For some reason I was using a headset until I put in the DSP module. The internal speaker on the K2 is so bad, it is almost unusable. Unless the one I have is defective. I have been having it sit side by side with my TR-7, wondering why I ever bought a K2. Now with a working speaker, I know why I bought a K2. It really is a very nice receiver. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Gary Krause [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 8:27 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Excellent External Speaker for K2 Hi Jim, I'm using a Kenwood SP-230 speaker with my K2. It also has the audio filters and does a great job with the K2. Gary, N7HTS Jim K4ZMV wrote: After replacing the phone jack on my K2, I have been searching for a really good external speaker. One that allows me to use my headphones and mute the speaker when doing so. Well, I had an old Kenwood SP-180 speaker that I had replaced a bad speaker in with a 4 ohm speaker designed for Collins. This particular equipment has audio filters and accepts a 1/4 inch stereo headphone jack. I cleaned it up and it has been in line now for over an hour. The audio filters really help with CW in QRN and smooth out really strong signals that otherwise had a harsh note as they were tuned across. P49V is on 40 meters and is about 40 over S9 and is smooth as silk. The 1/4 inch headphone jack will help, too, as that is what is on the K3 I have ordered (due in early July). I just wanted to pass this along as one can find the old Kenwood speakers for nearly nothing online or at hamfests and they will help K2 audio. 73, Jim, K4ZMV ___ 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] Excellent External Speaker for K2
Hello, On Ebay, the Kenwood SP-230 speaker runs from $85.00 to $202.00, looking at completed auctions. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Gary Krause [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 8:27 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Excellent External Speaker for K2 Hi Jim, I'm using a Kenwood SP-230 speaker with my K2. It also has the audio filters and does a great job with the K2. Gary, N7HTS Jim K4ZMV wrote: After replacing the phone jack on my K2, I have been searching for a really good external speaker. One that allows me to use my headphones and mute the speaker when doing so. Well, I had an old Kenwood SP-180 speaker that I had replaced a bad speaker in with a 4 ohm speaker designed for Collins. This particular equipment has audio filters and accepts a 1/4 inch stereo headphone jack. I cleaned it up and it has been in line now for over an hour. The audio filters really help with CW in QRN and smooth out really strong signals that otherwise had a harsh note as they were tuned across. P49V is on 40 meters and is about 40 over S9 and is smooth as silk. The 1/4 inch headphone jack will help, too, as that is what is on the K3 I have ordered (due in early July). I just wanted to pass this along as one can find the old Kenwood speakers for nearly nothing online or at hamfests and they will help K2 audio. 73, Jim, K4ZMV ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 Alignment question
Hello, My basic K2 is finally working and finished. I'm going to do the filter alignment using Spectrograph and have a question. Does it make any difference if I should do the procedure first for CW before installing the KSB2 option? I'm guessing I need to make a cable from the headphone jack to the mic input on my laptop to interface with the Spectrograph software? Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ 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] Monday Evening Elecraft SSB Net
Hello, FYI, the OMISS net is on 7.185 every night at 0100Z. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Roger Stein [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft (E-mail) elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 5:34 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Monday Evening Elecraft SSB Net Greetings fellow Elecrafters and Elecrafters-to-be! I will take another turn at the mic this evening on 40m. The frequency: 7.185 +/- The time: 0200 UTC.this is getting rather late on the East coast I will call for East coast stations first, if my RF can get over the Rocky Mountains!!! Feedback needed...move back to 0100??? Hope to hear you on the frequency! 73, Roger WA7BOC K3 #75 -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 35 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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] Question on K2 K3 100 Watt PA's
Hello, I have a question which might not make much sense. I have seen the Web links to a couple of people who have remotely mounted a 100 watt amp from a K2 and an antenna tuner in an EC-2 enclosure. Would it be possible to use the same remote amp/tuner to work with a K3? The specs are basicly the same, ie 10 watts in, 100 watts out. It would savbe a lot of $$$ if one remote amp/tuner could be used for two radios. I'm thinking the communication to the amp would be the problem, but not sure. Has this been brought up before? Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ 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 LCD Diffuser
Paul, I just ran into the same problem, what I came up with can be seen on the link below. Hope this helps. http://www.heavymetalradios.com/ Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Paul Ledbetter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 7:09 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K2 LCD Diffuser Hello! I am building the K2, and have reached the point where I am installing the LCD Backlight diffuser...the leads are about 1/8 of an inch long. I am supposed to put two spacers under the diffuser, and then solder it in place...has anyone else had the problem of leads too short? What is the solution to this...did Elecraft send out a few with too short of leads? Am I missing something? Thanks! WB0MZT Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 Assembly Question
Hello, I want to thank all of the help I received on this problem. The AGC adjustment problem was solved by replacing the 8.0VDC regulator with one that puts out 8.0 volts not 7.5 VDC.. I also had a problem where the MCU on the control board sometimes would not start, it just froze and all controls were inop. I found an un-soldered (surprise surprise) connection. Not I have a new problem, and was wondering if anyone has any ideas. As I started the alignment and test Part II. everything went fine until I got to the 4th step on the left column on page 64. There is no output on the left hand side of R-30. I traced this back to U5 (I think) The voltage does not vary on pin 7 of U5 as the frequency is varied. It stays at VCC, 5 VDC. I think this changing DC voltage must be there to make U4 and U6B operate to get the voltage on R-30. Am I wrong on this, very little to no experience working on PLL Synthesizers. All of the other voltages on U5 look good. Any suggestions on where to go from here. The PLL reference oscillator is working, clean signal at around 12.096 MHZ. It might be a soldering problem, but I really do not think so, I have spent a lot of time looking closely at solder joints. I will keep checking and re-heating the solder joints. Any suggestions on what to check would help. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: DW Holtman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 7:25 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Assembly Question Hello, I'm in the middle of building a K2, S/N 6412. I have a couple of questions, hopefully some of the knowledgeable Elecraft people on this forum can help. While doing the Alignment and test Part 1, I had a couple of readings that were not in specs. 1. Page 48, Setting the AGC Threshold, the manuals calls for adjusting R-1 for a reading of 3.80VDC on pin 5 of U2. The highest R1 would adjust to is 3.60VDC. 2. Page 48 Bargraph Current test. The manual calls for a current reading of 0.16 to 0.18. My K2 reads 0.25 amps. That is quite a bit higher than what is called for. Any suggestions? Are these readings anything to worry about? Thank you in advance for any help. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ 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] K3-Latest K3 Review on EHAM
Hello, About a week ago, I asked the group what they thought about several bad comments on E-Ham about SSB on the K2. I received a bunch of great E-Mail telling me that it is probably an alignment problem. But, I also received several E-Mails bordering on hate mail. It was strange to read some of the responses I received. This rig almost has a cult type following by some of the true believers. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with really appreciating a quality radio with an unheard of support from the factory. That is why I'm sold on them. I know these rigs are the best money can buy, I operate a K1, in the process of building a K2 and have a K3 on order. With this kind of support I really hope Electraft does very well and continues to come out with products of this quality. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: AD6XY - Mike [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 2:47 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3-Latest K3 Review on EHAM Funny isn't it. I suggest that we should not put down people who don't like what we do and I become attacked myself by many Emails. -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-Latest-K3-Review-on-EHAM-tp15661902p15669831.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 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 Assembly Problems
Hello, I posted this a few days ago. I will cut and paste here again. I'm in the middle of building a K2, S/N 6412. While doing the Alignment and test Part 1, I had a couple of readings that were not in specs. 1. Page 48, Setting the AGC Threshold, the manuals calls for adjusting R-1 for a reading of 3.80VDC on pin 5 of U2. The highest R1 would adjust to is 3.60VDC. 2. Page 48 Bargraph Current test. The manual calls for a current reading of 0.16 to 0.18. My K2 reads 0.25 amps. That is quite a bit higher than what is called for. I received suggestions to check the voltage on the 8 volt regulator in the control board. It is just as suggested, the voltage is almost 1/2 volt low. Will a 7808 work? Is it the same as a LM2930T-8? They both have the same NTE cross reference and are available locally. I finally got around to reassemble for alignment part II. Some times, when it turns on, nothing happens, no display on the LCD, none of the controls do anything. After I turn it off and on a couple of times, it starts working as it is suppose to. This also happened in the first section for alignment where I had the problems listed above, I thought it was the memory initializing. This is not the case, it is still doing the same thing. Would the low 8 Volts cause the MCU to hang up? Thank you for your help. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ 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 Assembly Question
Hello, I'm in the middle of building a K2, S/N 6412. I have a couple of questions, hopefully some of the knowledgeable Elecraft people on this forum can help. While doing the Alignment and test Part 1, I had a couple of readings that were not in specs. 1. Page 48, Setting the AGC Threshold, the manuals calls for adjusting R-1 for a reading of 3.80VDC on pin 5 of U2. The highest R1 would adjust to is 3.60VDC. 2. Page 48 Bargraph Current test. The manual calls for a current reading of 0.16 to 0.18. My K2 reads 0.25 amps. That is quite a bit higher than what is called for. Any suggestions? Are these readings anything to worry about? Thank you in advance for any help. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ 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 Assembly Question
Hello, Thanks for all of the great suggestions. I took a slightly different approach. The results can be seen by clicking on the link below and clicking on the K2 Diffuser link on my home page. http://www.heavymetalradios.com/ Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ 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 Assembly Question
Hello, Last Sunday (10 Feb) I ordered a K2, the great people at Elecraft shipped it Monday. It arrived Wednesday (S/N 6412) and the assembly is under way. Everything went smooth with the control Board. Everything was going great with the Front Panel Board until I got to installing the Diffuser light for the LCD display. I posted the Errata sheet for page 28. The instructions are to install the Diffuser 1/8 off the circuit board using the spacers provided. The length of the leads from the LEDs in the Diffuser are 1/8, the same length as the spacers. They cannot go into the hole on the Front panel Circuit board. The new picture from the Errata sheet looks like it is just soldered without any physical connection. Just sort of lumping solder to attach the Leads to the pads on the Circuit board without going into the hole and soldering from the back side of the circuit board? Is this right? Trying to get a soldering iron under the diffuser to the pin on the top of the board to solder it looks tough to do with out burning the diffuser or the LED bar graph. Have I missed the boat on this? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ 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 Assembly Question
Ken, Thank you for the suggestion, sounds like it will work great. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Ken, KA0W [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DW Holtman [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 8:25 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Assembly Question I put a short lead in each of the holes for the solder to slightly puddle around. Than centered the diffuser and heated each lead from bottom of board while adding slightly more solder. Than checked and it took well. Don't want too large of a puddle, but enuff so diffuser leads get soldered. I wouldn't solder right next to diffuser. I don't think it likes heat - HI! Have fun! Ken, KA0W - Original Message From: DW Holtman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 9:00:40 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Assembly Question Hello, Last Sunday (10 Feb) I ordered a K2, the great people at Elecraft shipped it Monday. It arrived Wednesday (S/N 6412) and the assembly is under way. Everything went smooth with the control Board. Everything was going great with the Front Panel Board until I got to installing the Diffuser light for the LCD display. I posted the Errata sheet for page 28. The instructions are to install the Diffuser 1/8 off the circuit board using the spacers provided. The length of the leads from the LEDs in the Diffuser are 1/8, the same length as the spacers. They cannot go into the hole on the Front panel Circuit board. The new picture from the Errata sheet looks like it is just soldered without any physical connection. Just sort of lumping solder to attach the Leads to the pads on the Circuit board without going into the hole and soldering from the back side of the circuit board? Is this right? Trying to get a soldering iron under the diffuser to the pin on the top of the board to solder it looks tough to do with out burning the diffuser or the LED bar graph. Have I missed the boat on this? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ 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 Order
Hello, Excellent service!! Ordered a K2 yesterday, it is scheduled for delivery tomorrow (Wednesday). The reputation of Elecraft offering a great product with the best service certainly seems true. Best, DW Holtman ___ 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] UNPCBs
Hello, Are these really necessary? Didn't Elecraft make the K2 to where additional parts are really not necessary? I have ordered every option that I will ever want along with a Elecraft Mic, why would I want to pay for UNPCBS? Should companies be able to mine information such as who ordered what from this forum and send E-Mails for selling their goods? I understand that this is parts for K2. Maybe this is alright and I'm all wet. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSSN ___ 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] UNPCBs
Hello, After reading this informative and well thought out letter (see below), I have a better understanding on the situation. The people mentioned in the letter has been helping the Elecraft community for years, I'm new and should not be so skeptical about what is going on until I have a better understanding of the situation. I'm going to order what I need in the way of UNPCBs. It should help adding the 100 watt unit etc, after the basic testing has been done with the basic K2 unit. Thank to everyone for all of the inputs. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Solosko, Robert B (Bob) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DW Holtman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 9:19 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] UNPCBs Hello DW, There are a few people who are making things for the K2 that are not provided by Elecraft that provide additional capabilities and convenience - these are individuals, like Gary Hvizdak, Don Wilhelm, Mike Phipps and Jack Smith, who don't sell a lot of their products and don't make any significant profit from them either. You'll see them post information about their products to the reflector, and occasionally, as in Gary's case, send e-mail directly to someone who has just ordered a K2 and not burden the entire list. My K2 was built with Gary's UNPCBs, and now includes Don's fixed audio output board (which he no longer as available but may be picked up by Tom Hammond, N0SS), and which, among other things, I use to drive Jack Smith's Z100 tuning indicator. There are obviously differing opinions about the usefulness of the UNPCBs. Don Wilhelm, who is a very experienced builder (and an invaluable resource to all of us - he's helped me solve a number of problems with my K2), has no problems removing and replacing components - but some of us do. Even if you've ordered all of the K2 options you're ever likely to install, you still need to build the basic K2 first and calibrate and test it before adding the options. That means removing and replacing components. I built by K2 with the UNPCBs several years ago and then added options one at a time over the last few years. For me, adding options were then really just plug-and-play, and I avoided the dreaded unsoldering and replacing components. The UNPCBs had another advantage when my K2 developed a problem that required the removal of several of the options to trace down - all I had to do was plug the UNPCBs back in, in place of the removed options. Without them, I would have had to again unsolder, remove and replace some components. Don does raise a good point with the UNPCBs in that installing the K60XV UNPCB may cause calibration problems (if I did, I wasn't aware of it and my K2 seemed to work fine). But there appear to be no issues with the remaining UNPCBs. Bob W1SRB -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DW Holtman Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 9:51 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] UNPCBs Hello, Are these really necessary? Didn't Elecraft make the K2 to where additional parts are really not necessary? I have ordered every option that I will ever want along with a Elecraft Mic, why would I want to pay for UNPCBS? Should companies be able to mine information such as who ordered what from this forum and send E-Mails for selling their goods? I understand that this is parts for K2. Maybe this is alright and I'm all wet. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSSN ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 on order
Hello, This morning, I ordered a K2. I figured it would take a few days to process the order, pack the box etc. I received an E-Mail a while ago, it has already been shipped. It should be here Wednesday. The UPS delivery date is not yet available, but normally from California to Utah is normally two days. The next week or so, will be fun. I love building stuff!! Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ 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: K2
Hello, If you would have read the rest of the E-Mail, I commented that the majority of the low ratings were for the K2/100 dealing with SSB. That was my question, not the reviews on the K2 QRP version of E-Ham. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: ni0c [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 7:15 AM Subject: [Elecraft] re: K2 According to WB7SSN: I went to the E-ham web page and read some of the reviews. There are a lot of people who really do not think too much of the K2. One or two might be some crack pot, but there are a whole bunch of not happy users. All of the magazine reviews seem to love it. Comments on why the ratings have so many unhappy K2 users? I went to the eHam site, too. Here's what I observed. The K2 has reviews in two categories under Transceivers, HF. The category K2 had 127 reviews, with an average rating of 4.9/5.0. My review is one of those 127, currently on page 2. The category, K2/100 had 73 reviews with an average rating of 4.7/5.0. Under the category QRP radios, there are 75 more reviews of the K2, with an average score of 4.9/5.0. Those numbers tell me there are a lot of very happy owners/builders of the K2, and very few unhappy K2 users. As far as the reasons that the few are less than pleased, why not simply read the reviews for yourself? Just cut and paste all reviews in those three places that gave the K2 a less than perfect score of five. You won't have much reading to do. 73, Chuck Guenther NI0C K2/10 s/n 5853 ___ 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] K2 (ssb)
Hello, First let me state, I was not trying to run down the K2. Just curious about the reviews. I own a K1 and I'm on the waiting list for a K3. I would not sit around and wait months for something if I did not think it is the best available. Thank to most that responded both on and off list. The general feeling is if someone is not happy with the SSB on the K2, it is most likely adjustment, not the rig. Great answers, I learned a lot about the K2. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ 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] ESD Mats
Hello, One source of ESD stations is Radio Shack. The RS Part number is, 276-2370. It is a complete kit, priced at $24.99 The web address is http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102871cp=sr=1origkw=static+matkw=static+matparentPage=search There was also an article in QST, Jan 2000 on homebrewing an ESD mat, but I don't have it. Wish I did. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Lee Buller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 9:24 AM Subject: [Elecraft] ESD Mats Where can one find a inexpensive ESD mat? Or what can be used as an ESD mat? Also, what about a ESD wrist attachment? Where do you find them? Also, I guess you would hook them to the station ground? Comments are welcome 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 ___ 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 gear
Hello, Does anyone have any experience with this headset and mic for sale on Ebay? 260174855278 The price is right, but don't know if it is any good. The Heil setup, I'm sure will do the job. However I would like to look at other options. The only mics in my shack are Drake 7077 for a TR-7 and a couple of Astatic mics a D-104 and a 10-D. They work great on tube Collins gear, but I'm not too sure how it will act on a K3. Any thoughts on the Astatic mics? I'm coming out of the stone age in a way with a K3 when it gets here. All of my test equipment is a generation or two newer tham the gear I repair. The K3 will be my only rig less then 30 plus years old. It will be fun to play with. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ 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] Contemplating new power supply
Hello, I'm going to look for a good Astron RS-35M. It will not even breath hard at full power and I like to have the meters (amps and volts) to give me a warm fuzzy feeling. Also it is linear, not a switcher. I have decided to go with a linear supply. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Doug Person [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Discussion List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2008 4:00 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Contemplating new power supply I've been clearing the store room of the decades of accumulated radio-related items. I've done well on eBay. And now its time to replace a few critical items. I'm wondering what you guys think is about the best power supply for the money for my K3/100. Right now I'm thinking the Alinco DM-330MVT looks awefully good. I've also had great luck with Samlex. Although they are not that well known the make a good power supply. 73, Doug -- K0DXV ___ 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] Contemplating new power supply
Gary, Glad to hear that, I just bought one off Ebay. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: W7TEA [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2008 9:32 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Contemplating new power supply I've used the same Astron RS-35A for at least 20 years with several different rigs and without a bit of trouble. Gary W7TEA I'm wondering what you guys think is about the best power supply for the money for my K3/100. -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Contemplating-new-power-supply-tp14988220p14991136.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 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] OK, Children - Listen Up!
Rick, Right on! Well stated, you are absolutely correct. Everyone who is not happy with the waiting list, has the option of getting a refund. People who already have the K3, I'm sure can sell it for more than they paid due to the very high demand. Go to Kenwood or anyone else and try to get information on their mostly inferior products and future developments. I'm very impressed with a company sponsored forum and enjoy reading the posts at least the ones that are informative. This is a hobby that I enjoy and I'll be dammed if I'm going to get all stressed out about waiting for product development. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Rick Tavan N6XI [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2008 9:43 PM Subject: [Elecraft] OK, Children - Listen Up! A few of you have expressed grave disappointment that Elecraft has been unable to predict future availability accurately. Some of you have even suggested that this is part of some kind of nefarious plot. I assure you it is not. If you can not tolerate delays in the delivery of new technology, I urge you to vote with your checkbooks. Simply refrain from ordering these new products, cancel your delayed orders if you must and, above all, hold your tongues. This reflector is sponsored by Elecraft as a forum for exchange of hints and kinks and a channel for both formal and informal support. I find it amazing that they have not yet chosen to make it a moderated forum where someone can censor the cheap shots that have, frankly, gotten out of hand. My Mom taught me If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. Of course, that advice does not hold universally but in a public forum like an email reflector it should be a cardinal rule. How would you like it if someone posted billboards on your house announcing every mistake you had ever made? What if some of them were inaccurate, incorrect or marginally libelous? One of my mentors in business, a highly decorated entrepreneur, media pundit and investor, taught his people to Praise publicly, criticize privately. Please take that advice.Thisreflector is one of the great things about Elecraft and I urge you all to think three times before posting criticisms: Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it helpful? If the answer to any of these questions is no or maybe, be a decent human being, give them the benefit of the doubt and don't post it. Send email directly to Elecraft instead. They will read it and respond appropriately. Elecraft is a company, a collection of imperfect individuals trying hard to do as a team what no one person could do alone. They make mistakes as we all do. I have never seen another company so willing to admit their mistakes and inform their public. Yes, they have published some bad news. In fact, they publish more bad news about product development delays than many companies ... because most companies don't publish bad news at all! Nor do they provide a public forum where their failings can be discussed as easily as their successes. I admire Elecraft and wish all my other vendors were as candid. Heck, I wish any of my other vendors were as candid. If you can't tolerate product delays, don't order new stuff. Don't order anything unless it is available off the shelf. Given the vitriol of some on this reflector, I should advise them never to order anything without a signed, custom contract of performance. They won't get such a contract from ham radio vendors but they won't be let down, either. Elecraft has delivered a series of outstanding products and developed a well-deserved reputation for technical excellence, product innovation and the finest support in the amateur radio product business. The K3 is the best radio I have ever used, right now and despite lacking a few promised features. In fact, I was able to say that six months ago when it had far more rough edges than remain today. I, too, pine for the sub-receiver. I even sold my FT-1000MP to make room for the K3, knowing full well that until the sub came out I was compromising my ability to work split-frequency DX pileups. I can deal with that. If you can't, just wait. But above all, please be civil. The Elecraft team are a handful of the finest engineers, business people and human beings I have had the pleasure to know. They do not always deliver their dreams on schedule but they definitely do deliver and they deserve better treatment than some of you are dishing out on this reflector which they sponsor. The majority of contributors to the reflector make me proud to be a customer. The few whose whining, accusations and rants are spoiling this corner of our hobby make me ashamed of the low level of social training some of us received as children. Please take your venom elsewhere. Now, can we return to our regularly scheduled programming of Elecraft product questions and answers, hints and kinks and general good
Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 + KAT100 + Cushcradt R8 Vertical
Phil, I love on a small lot and this forces me to use something other than a full size Yagi on a 100 foot tower. I owned an R-7 for about 12 years and it performed great. Over the years (after 9 or 10 years) the way its performance, degraded. It got to the point where I had to take it down, clean all of the connections three or four times a year and it would work again. Well I traded it and bought an R-8. It is now about a year old and works fine. It does not have the traps that the R-7 had and I suspect it will last a long time. I live in Salt Lake city where we do get strong winds, but have never caused a problem. It is sort of a compromise antenna. But for what it was designed to do it works great. I also have about a 70 foot longwire antenna I use for shortwave receiving on my R-390As. It usually brings signals in a little stronger than the R-8. I'm going to convert it into an inverted L so I can start getting out on 80 meters. Hope this helps. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Phil Kane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 4:54 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K2/100 + KAT100 + Cushcradt R8 Vertical I am contemplating replacing my BW Wideband Folded Dipole with a Cushcraft R8, the successor to the R7, as my main HF antenna. The BW is best described as a resistor with wires - about 10% efficient although it does cover all amateur bands from 160m to above 10m equally badly. I will have to retain it for operation on 80m and 160m, though. What I am curious about is whether the KAT100 can compensate for the limited bandwidth of the R8 on the lower bands, and how well the R8 holds up in windstorms (we don't get much ice here). I expect to be feeding the antenna through about 50 feet of good quality 50-ohm cable. Real world experience appreciated. -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon ___ 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] K1 trouble shooting question
Hello, While waiting on my K3, I decided to order and put together a K1. The whole procedure went great. The receiver worked great and the alignment went smooth. After I installed the transmitter parts, there is no receive. First I'm going to check for wrong parts, cold solder joint etc. Looking at the schematic drawings, the receive signal path goes through D10, D11 and D12 which were all installed during the transmitter parts installation section. Does anyone have any other suggestions/ideas? Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K1 trouble shooting question
Hello, Found the problem, as I strongly suspected, it was a mistake on my part. On page 42 it says to install a 100 uH choke at RFC2 and RFC5. I did not read the complete sentence and only installed the choke at RFC2. Thanks for the help. Best, DW Holtnan WB7SSN - Original Message - From: DW Holtman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 8:22 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K1 trouble shooting question Hello, While waiting on my K3, I decided to order and put together a K1. The whole procedure went great. The receiver worked great and the alignment went smooth. After I installed the transmitter parts, there is no receive. First I'm going to check for wrong parts, cold solder joint etc. Looking at the schematic drawings, the receive signal path goes through D10, D11 and D12 which were all installed during the transmitter parts installation section. Does anyone have any other suggestions/ideas? Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K1 questions
Dave, Great information. Very nice PDF file. Best, DW Holtan WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Dave G4AON [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2008 12:52 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K1 questions Chris You would only need to re-calibrate the VFO if you swap a board which has the same band as the other one, ie I have a 80/40 two band board for Winter use and a 40/30/20/15 one for summer, I have to re-set the 40m calibration when changing the boards as the two 40m band crystals differ in frequency slightly. You do have to tell the K1 which bands are on the board, but that is easy and can be done in the field. Have you picked up the old tip of threading a rubber band through the spacers to make swapping boards less of a juggling act? The rubber band holds the spacers on the long bolts and still allows you to tighten everything up. You can add capacitance to a KAT1 to improve the low frequency tuning ability, I've done that with mine. See: http://www.astromag.co.uk/k2/g4aon_kat1_mods.pdf for details of an easy and reversible modification. 73 Dave, G4AON K1 #1154, K2 #1892, K3/100 #80 --- I recently purchased a K1 for use at our vacation QTH, and gave it its first workout today during NAQP. It's not a contest rig, but it did just fine :-) I've got a couple of questions: - I have two band modules: 40/30/20/15 and 80/17. Do I need to do any recalibration when I swap? How involved is this? - I have a KAT1, and it worked fine until I tried to use my W3EDP on 40m. It's not really a W3EDP because I feed it remotely with coax and a BL2 balun. I have the 'output' menu item set to 5W. If I use the 4:1 setting on the BL2, the KAt1 would get down to about 1.7:1, but the max output was 3.8W (according to the display). If I use the 1:1 setting, it would only get down to 3.6:1 or so, but was happy to send 5W out. Huh? 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] ARRL RTTY Roundup
Hello, I have been a long time member of the ARRL, but I'm begining to think the same way. Are they really supporting the operating that I do? I really don't know. But, I'm more inclined to think they are headed down a road that I don't want to follow. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: WA7CS [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 8:40 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] ARRL RTTY Roundup After a week of building a new K1, I was anxious to try it out and get on the air. Imagine my dismay when all I could hear was a racous cacaphony of RTTY splatter from 7.025 to 7.100. Similarly 14.060 was also RTTY hell. I was even pushed off of 10.130 (WARC) by an incessant RTTY CQ TEST. I wonder what drives the ritty boys to swamp the traditional CW bands and wipe out the QRP calling freqs - oh yes, now I remember, the ARRL has deemed CW as non-relevant. Renewal of my ARRL membership is becoming less and less attractive. WA7CS ARRL member since 1970 ARRL EWA HF Awards Manager -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/ARRL-RTTY-Roundup-tp14665879p14668697.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 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] Silly Question
Hello, How is Elecraft pronounced? Thank you, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ 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] Value of used equipment
Tom, To to http://search.ebay.com/ws/search/RefineSearch?_trksid=m37dfsp=1from=R40satitle=r-9087sofindtype=1 click on completed listings. It will give a good idea of what rigs are selling for. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Tom Little [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 4:11 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Value of used equipment Guys, In preparation for my K3 I am planning on selling some equipment. Does anyone have a suggestion how I can determine the going prices for equipment? I have several trancievers to sell and am not sure what to ask for them. Thank you, Tom N0DSP ___ 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] Value of used equipment
Hello, If you are looking for current Collins or Drake Prices, go to http://www.heavymetalradios.com/ click on Ebay Prices and Drake Prices. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Tom Little [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 4:11 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Value of used equipment Guys, In preparation for my K3 I am planning on selling some equipment. Does anyone have a suggestion how I can determine the going prices for equipment? I have several trancievers to sell and am not sure what to ask for them. Thank you, Tom N0DSP ___ 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] Bit the bullet
Hello, I also placed an order yesterday for a K-3/100 Kit and a KPFB3 General Coverage Filter. They told me April. Now, I'm going to locate a Power supply and Mic. I have lots of time to find what I want. I have been following the Mic thread here closely. Has anyone here used the MFJ switching power supplies on K2/K3 gear. I used one in the past on a Drake TR-7 and it worked great. I know the older switching power supplies were noisy. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Dennis Ashworth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 11:04 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Bit the bullet I placed an order for a K3/100 yesterday. It looks like an April/May delivery, but given all I have heard from this group it will be well worth the wait. Now to sell my OMNI VI+. Dennis, K7FL Battle Ground, WA ___ 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] K3 Technicians.....
Hello, Also, once the boards are stuffed and the techs are not handling sensitive components the ESD risk is greatly reduced. Once a device in soldered in the board, the grounds from the chip to the board ground help a lot in reducing the ESD problems. However, some devices will work intermittently after being hit by static. It can punch a hole in the FET and seem good, but fail down the road. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: Jay Bromley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: John Klewer [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 12:36 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Technicians. I bet those blue mats under the rigs are anti static ones hooked up to a ground bus of some sort? 73 de w5jay/jay.. And not an ESD wrist strap visible anywhere. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone seen these pics yet: _http://www.elecraft.com/K3/pics/_ (http://www.elecraft.com/K3/pics/) Looks like Elecraft has at least 3 Techs working on getting those units out! I wouldn't mind doing that if they were in NC! It would be much cheaper for them to operate here:) Looks like they are still in Production Run#1 though with the orders with deposits:( Michael N2ZDB .com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
