RE: [Elecraft] K3--Trouble with Power Pole connectors
Iv'e been getting away from using Anderson Powerpole connectors and now relying on Tyco Electronics/AMP Power Lock Connectors. Essentially the same thing, but much higher quality. They will mate with the Anderson line so no problem there. A lot of people have complained at how easily the powerpoles come apart. I did some testing and found that it takes about 3 lbs of force to pull two powerpoles apart, while it takes 8 lbs for the AMP connectors. With an AMP mated to Anderson, it takes 6 lbs. With the AMP connectors, it takes considerably more force to mate them and there is a distinct snap/click sound when they go together. The pins are thicker and they have wings on them so they don't flop around in the housing like the Anderson ones do. Also, they don't require a roll pin to lock them together. There is a little tab on the housing that locks one half of the connector to the other. They do cost more but your getting a higher quality product in my opinion. Anyway, for those of you that have an issue with the way Anderson's lock together, you might want to give these a try. I get mine from Mouser. http://www.mouser.com/catalog/632/1186.PDF Eric N3EF --- On Mon, 4/28/08, Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3--Trouble with Power Pole connectors To: 'Robert Tellefsen' [EMAIL PROTECTED], 'Reflector Elecraft' elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Monday, April 28, 2008, 11:33 PM Excellent question, Bob!! You caused me to check. I have several APP cables about, to I hooked two of them together and added weights to one while lifting with the other until they separated. My test pair separated at 1.2 kg or just over 2.6 lbs. I consider that substantial force needed to separate them. I've never had a pair fall apart without tugging on them with what I considered pretty strong force. Clearly, something different is going on with yours or are you are much stronger than I. Ron AC7AC Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ 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] simple iambic paddles
Not sure what you mean by that. These paddles work just like my other dual lever paddles. The term iambic paddle is really a misnomer. Iambic refer's to the keyer, not the paddles. Eric N3EF --- On Fri, 4/25/08, Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Elecraft] simple iambic paddles To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Friday, April 25, 2008, 11:56 AM A small variation in the center contact and you'd have Iambic paddles. What an elegant design! Ron AC7AC How about paper clips? I made this one a while back and it works great. http://home.comcast.net/~fairbank56/clipper.jpg Eric N3EF Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ 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] CW Mistakes
Failure to zero-beat when answering a call. This is one that many veteran's also fail on. Once you get the hang of it, you can easily and quickly get within 10 cycles of the other station. Eric N3EF --- On Fri, 4/25/08, Frank MacDonell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Frank MacDonell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Elecraft] CW Mistakes To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Friday, April 25, 2008, 6:26 PM Before I get on the air. What are some of the most common errors for beginning CW Operators. Thanks -- Frank KD8FIP ___ 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 Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ 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] simple iambic paddles
How about paper clips? I made this one a while back and it works great. http://home.comcast.net/~fairbank56/clipper.jpg Eric N3EF -Original Message- From: Brian Lloyd Does anyone have a design for a very simple iambic key that can be made with simple materials and hand tools? The kids are starting to send CW and I am finding they are having a LOT of trouble with a straight key. Most immediately gravitate to the bencher so I am trying to find a way to make a $5 paddle. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ 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] simple iambic paddles
It's easy to adjust and I do use it often. It really does work well. I use it no problem up to 30wpm. I drilled four holes the size of a quarter in the bottom of it and put lead in them so it's nice and stable on it's rubber feet. Eric N3EF --- On Thu, 4/24/08, Gary Hvizdak [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Gary Hvizdak [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Elecraft] simple iambic paddles To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 'Brian Lloyd' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, April 24, 2008, 8:42 PM Hi Eric, Wow! Simple yet beautiful! I wonder if it was difficult to adjust and then to secure the position of the screws securing the two paddles? Also, have you used it very much? (My guess is the Brian's kids will be operating at less the 10 WPM.) TNX 73, Gary KI4GGX _ Eric Fairbank Thu Apr 24 20:25:22 EDT 2008 _ How about paper clips? I made this one a while back and it works great. http://home.comcast.net/~fairbank56/clipper.jpg http://home.comcast.net/%7Efairbank56/clipper.jpg Eric N3EF -Original Message- From: Brian Lloyd Does anyone have a design for a very simple iambic key that can be made with simple materials and hand tools? The kids are starting to send CW and I am finding they are having a LOT of trouble with a straight key. Most immediately gravitate to the bencher so I am trying to find a way to make a $5 paddle. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ 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] Keyer anomaly/Learning the code
I have noticed the very same thing in my new K3 which Iv'e had for just a few weeks. It happens frequently and I find it rather annoying. Guess I'll have to go back to the external keyer. Don't know if it matters, but I run full QSK all the time. I run 25-30wpm so it may be less noticeable at slower speeds. I'd be very interested if others have experienced the same thing with the K3. Eric N3EF --- Fred Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My K2 [#4398] keying rarely, but sometimes, seems to have a momentary timing glitch. I thought at first it might just be me, so I tried filling a memory with text and sending it over and over, and it occurs then too. It generally comes off to me like a very slight lengthening of the space between a dash and the next dot. It's in no way a problem, I'm just curious if anyone else notices it. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ 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 source for Anderson PowerPole type connectors
--- David Cutter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Eric What name or series do they go under, do you have a link? Well, now I see that Mouser sells two different kinds of these AMP/Tyco connectors. The ones that I am refering to are the AMP Power Lock Series I connectors on page 1285 of the latest Mouser catalog. I think this thread is refering to the other ones on page 1284 that are more similar to the Anderson ones. I have not used those and cannot verify that they are inferior to the Anderson's. Eric N3EF Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ 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 source for Anderson PowerPole type connectors
Yes, I already stated that the ones I'm using mate just fine with the Anderson's. Eric N3EF --- T. David Yarnes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And I wonder if one, or the other, or both, would mate with an Anderson Power Pole. 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
