Re: [Elecraft] KAT100
On Sat, 2004-06-26 at 23:14, Don Brown wrote: > Hi > > This does not sound right. You should be able to get the voltage down > to around a few mV. It seems like the several I have built would go > down to 10 to 20 mV. Well, guess what? Yep, it was my fault! I had disconnected the serial cable from the tuner but not from the K2. The section from the K2 to the computer was left connected and the computer was on. I am guessing this caused the extra voltage. All is now well and thanks to those who responded. Ian > -- Ian Maude G0VGS Morecambe Lancs UK | [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sysop of GB7MBC, the Morecambe Bay Cluster Running Linux and DXSpider | K2 #4044 Find out about Summits on the Air! Visit the SOTA web site at http://www.sota.org.uk ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Eurasia ECN, message 30,vol.2 issue 27
G4DMP should read K2 # 1583. Sri David I missed the last digit. Dwayne may be the Friday is a better day, same time, same freq. 73/72, Robert, PA0RBO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: IC-7800
Looking at the QST review of the IC-7800, a couple of things leap out. The first is the keying waveform. It looks to me like this rig will have key clicks. ICOM will probably have the same attitude as Yaesu in cleaning up their act. Secondly, the transmit IMD is nothing to write home about. Third order only 23 dB down from a single tone, really marginal in my opinion. Especially for a $10,000 radio. I will stick with my K2, thank you. Jerry AI6L ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Eurasia ECN 26.06.04
In addition I responded to G4DMP's CQ ECN call on 40 m and was also contacted by DL1IAQ on 20 m. So this has turned out to be a North Sea Elecraft net. Sverre LA3ZA > -Original Message- > Worked on 20m: > DL1IAQ/ 559/Mac/K2 # 2706/5 W > LZ1VB/329/name ?/K2 # 2745/5 W. (deep QSB) > Worked on 40m: > G4DMP/569/David/K2 # 158/10 W > LA3ZA/569/Sverre/K2 # 2189/5 W > YI9RVT not heard on 20/40 m > > Own rig K2 # 2406/5 W > > 73/72 > Robert, PA0RBO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: IC-7800
Hi Group, First of all, I am both an ICOM and K2(s) user. Before we make any comparison between IC7800 and K2, I am looking forward to learning from a ham who really operates these two rigs. As we are all aware, sometimes number itself is not necessarily representing the whole picture. Shall we keep our finger crossed and wait for some one who really operates these two rigs. 73 Johnny Siu VR2XMC s/n 1146, 3837, 4165, 4225, 4255 - Original Message - From: "Jerry T Dowell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2004 8:43 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Re: IC-7800 > Looking at the QST review of the IC-7800, a couple of things leap out. The > first is the keying waveform. It looks to me like this rig will have key > clicks. ICOM will probably have the same attitude as Yaesu in cleaning up > their act. Secondly, the transmit IMD is nothing to write home about. Third > order only 23 dB down from a single tone, really marginal in my opinion. > Especially for a $10,000 radio. > > I will stick with my K2, thank you. > > Jerry AI6L ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Eurasia ECN 26.06.04
Correction: both contacts were on 40 m. > In addition I responded to G4DMP's CQ ECN call on 40 m and > was also contacted by DL1IAQ on 20 m. So this has turned out > to be a North Sea Elecraft net. > > Sverre > LA3ZA > > > -Original Message- > > Worked on 20m: > > DL1IAQ/ 559/Mac/K2 # 2706/5 W > > LZ1VB/329/name ?/K2 # 2745/5 W. (deep QSB) > > Worked on 40m: > > G4DMP/569/David/K2 # 158/10 W > > LA3ZA/569/Sverre/K2 # 2189/5 W > > YI9RVT not heard on 20/40 m > > > > Own rig K2 # 2406/5 W > > > > 73/72 > > Robert, PA0RBO > > ___ > 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/elecra> ftHelp: > 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: IC-7800
On Sun, Jun 27, 2004 at 09:45:21PM +0800, js wrote: > Hi Group, > > First of all, I am both an ICOM and K2(s) user. Before we make any > comparison between IC7800 and K2, I am looking forward to learning from a > ham who really operates these two rigs. As we are all aware, sometimes > number itself is not necessarily representing the whole picture. At Ham-Com last weekend, an Icom rep was heard to mention that at least 125 Icom IC-7800s have been sold in the USA so far, but that they were still back-ordered and waiting for more units to ship from Japan. Someone on another list I'm on pointed out that a savvy negotiator could probably buy a brand-new Chevrolet Cavalier (with racing stripes) and have an Elecraft K2 installed in it for the same price as an Icom IC-7800. -- Kenneth E. Harker WM5R [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.kenharker.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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: IC-7800
Well, Whoever that might be will need lots of money. I have never used Icom but love my K2. Seems to me that measurements are the only objective way to compare rigs. Actually whatever is determined my the" experts" I will not stop using my K2. Not very scientific but just the way I feel. Jimmy, AE4DT js wrote: > Hi Group, > > First of all, I am both an ICOM and K2(s) user. Before we make any > comparison between IC7800 and K2, I am looking forward to learning from a > ham who really operates these two rigs. As we are all aware, sometimes > number itself is not necessarily representing the whole picture. > > Shall we keep our finger crossed and wait for some one who really operates > these two rigs. > > 73 > > Johnny Siu VR2XMC > s/n 1146, 3837, 4165, 4225, 4255 > > - Original Message - > From: "Jerry T Dowell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2004 8:43 PM > Subject: [Elecraft] Re: IC-7800 > > > Looking at the QST review of the IC-7800, a couple of things leap out. The > > first is the keying waveform. It looks to me like this rig will have key > > clicks. ICOM will probably have the same attitude as Yaesu in cleaning up > > their act. Secondly, the transmit IMD is nothing to write home about. > Third > > order only 23 dB down from a single tone, really marginal in my opinion. > > Especially for a $10,000 radio. > > > > I will stick with my K2, thank you. > > > > Jerry AI6L > > ___ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: > http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Re: IC-7800
One of the local hams who is a heavy contester now has a K2, 7800, Orion and 756Pro II. Of those the only one he hasn't put through the paces yet is the 7800. So far, the Orion seems to be on top. Wonder when the in-depth ARRL report on the 7800 will be available? Would like to see what the 2KHZ spacing Dynamic Range numbers look like. I like my K2/100. It works great. It is a very good value for the quality of the receiver. It's great to put in my brief case for Dxpediitons. It's great to have around in case my main rig should fail. I can hook it up to a battery if I need to get on the air in an emergency. I do use it as an outboard receiver for my rain rig. But in certain areas it is not as good as the high price rigs. I like to be able to listen in stereo when chasing DX that is operating split. I like to be able to listen to another band while working stuff on a different band. I like full QSK on CW. Some think it is okay to pay the higher price of the other rigs for those features. One other point - One feature of the K2 is the continuing upgrade program. On the FT1000 series and the Orion there are now second source upgrades to improve dynamic range, key clicks, etc. So, even though Yaesu and Ten-Tec haven't come out with the upgrades themselves, the after market has developed upgrades for these rigs. It's kind of like what Elecraft has done, but in there case they are also marketing many of the upgrades. By the way, I would not want a Cavalier. #3481 N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kenneth E. Harker Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2004 10:02 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: IC-7800 On Sun, Jun 27, 2004 at 09:45:21PM +0800, js wrote: > Hi Group, > > First of all, I am both an ICOM and K2(s) user. Before we make any > comparison between IC7800 and K2, I am looking forward to learning from a > ham who really operates these two rigs. As we are all aware, sometimes > number itself is not necessarily representing the whole picture. At Ham-Com last weekend, an Icom rep was heard to mention that at least 125 Icom IC-7800s have been sold in the USA so far, but that they were still back-ordered and waiting for more units to ship from Japan. Someone on another list I'm on pointed out that a savvy negotiator could probably buy a brand-new Chevrolet Cavalier (with racing stripes) and have an Elecraft K2 installed in it for the same price as an Icom IC-7800. -- Kenneth E. Harker WM5R [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.kenharker.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/elecraftHelp: 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: IC-7800
On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 21:45:21 +0800, js wrote: > First of all, I am both an ICOM and K2(s) user. Before we make any > comparison between IC7800 and K2, I am looking forward to learning > from a ham who really operates these two rigs. As we are all > aware, sometimes number itself is not necessarily representing the > whole picture. I find the whole discussion just a tad bit amusing. It began with the Orion users who sure were proud that TenTec came up with a 'better' receiver than the K2. Now it seems that the Icom faithful are anxious to compare their offering to the K2. Yaesu will be next. Elecraft can't buy better promotion than this at any price. Think about it, when fully filtered to 'better' the K2 performance a user would have to spend $4400 for an Orion. That is SEVEN times the cost of a K2. The new Icom is a mere EIGHTEEN times more costly. The new Yaesu will no doubt have a similar price tag. What kind of bragging rights is it to say that for $11,000 our receiver is better than that of a $599 kit? It borders on the ridiculous to even make such comparisons unless of course you concede that the K2 has become the benchmark for amateur receiver performance--and that may very well be the case since all the "big boys" are anxious to compare their performance numbers against it. We should also consider that the K2 has apparently raised the bar for amateur receiver performance across the entire industry. The performance numbers that really distinguished the K2 were infrequently considered in the pre-K2 days. Now most all receiver reviews include them and manufacturers are focusing on improving them. That means that even non-Elecraft customers are benefiting from the 'K2 Revolution'. I just imagine that every time someone compares a $4400 Orion or an $11,000 Icom to the K2 that the staff in Aptos break out in high fives... :-) -- 73 de Jeff, KE9V K2 #524 KX1 #717 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Re: IC-7800
Some of you guys just have a way with words! I could not have said it as well if I took two weeks to compose it. Here Here, Jeff! Stan Rife WD5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Davis Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2004 10:10 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: IC-7800 On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 21:45:21 +0800, js wrote: > First of all, I am both an ICOM and K2(s) user. Before we make any > comparison between IC7800 and K2, I am looking forward to learning > from a ham who really operates these two rigs. As we are all > aware, sometimes number itself is not necessarily representing the > whole picture. I find the whole discussion just a tad bit amusing. It began with the Orion users who sure were proud that TenTec came up with a 'better' receiver than the K2. Now it seems that the Icom faithful are anxious to compare their offering to the K2. Yaesu will be next. Elecraft can't buy better promotion than this at any price. Think about it, when fully filtered to 'better' the K2 performance a user would have to spend $4400 for an Orion. That is SEVEN times the cost of a K2. The new Icom is a mere EIGHTEEN times more costly. The new Yaesu will no doubt have a similar price tag. What kind of bragging rights is it to say that for $11,000 our receiver is better than that of a $599 kit? It borders on the ridiculous to even make such comparisons unless of course you concede that the K2 has become the benchmark for amateur receiver performance--and that may very well be the case since all the "big boys" are anxious to compare their performance numbers against it. We should also consider that the K2 has apparently raised the bar for amateur receiver performance across the entire industry. The performance numbers that really distinguished the K2 were infrequently considered in the pre-K2 days. Now most all receiver reviews include them and manufacturers are focusing on improving them. That means that even non-Elecraft customers are benefiting from the 'K2 Revolution'. I just imagine that every time someone compares a $4400 Orion or an $11,000 Icom to the K2 that the staff in Aptos break out in high fives... :-) -- 73 de Jeff, KE9V K2 #524 KX1 #717 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Portable vertical antenna
I've been using the Vertical Black Widow Fishing Pole Antenna (VBWFPA) made by WA3WSJ. Works great for me! You can check it out at: http://www.WA3WSJ.com/ John Pfeifer - KL0WN Kodiak, AK On Saturday 26 June 2004 08:58 pm, Ken Kirkley wrote: > I do quite a bit of camping during the summer months. Part of the > campgrounds that I use do not allow wires to be attached to the trees. > Therefore, I am in need of a good vertical that I can use with my KX1. To > reduce cost, I am looking to build one myself. Any suggestions! > > God Bless, > Ken/NO4D ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Eurasian ECN
Hello Dwayne and Elecrafters, Just read about the Eurasian ECN and find it a very good idea! Thank you Dwayne! Also thinking about the time/date of this event. I suggest a different day and UTC.Due to the contests the bands are totally crowded during the weekend with powerful stations. But we need a clear frequency for our low power ,(low antenna) equipment. About the UTC, when the net is starting I also think we could try a little later, as 20m is longer open during summer here in Europe and propagation will be better when it is getting dark especially on 40m. So my idea goes to 18.30...19Z for 20 metres and 20.00Z for 40mtrs. 73 de Tom, DL2HRF K1#1434 SOC FPQRP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] IC-7800 ARRL numbers added to rig comaprison table
I just added the IC-7800 ARRL test results to our rig data comparison table at: http://www.elecraft.com/K2_perf.htm Its nice to see the K2 competitive even with a $10,000 rig. (Check out the 5 kHz spacing numbers :-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] 144 MHz Xvtr
Gurus, I am beginning the Alignment Procedure Part I on the 144 MHz transverter and getting a strange reading at TP1 when conducting the test on the local oscillator ( page 59). The voltage seems to be varying between 0.002 and 1.642 vdc. The oscillator seems to be going in and out of oscillation. The crystal is in a crystal oven and the jumper on JP9 is on pins 4-5. What would be causing this? A failed crystal? A part in the oscillator circuit? Will it settle down when I tune the inductors? Clearly, I need some help and suggestions. Thanks, Roger K8RS K2/100 #3478 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KX1 Freq & Filter Offset?
Using the narrowest filter setting to battle qrm in FD confirms that I have the best copy on signals when they give me a recovered audio tone of about 470 hz - and - when I tune them in for that peak, I am (of course) off their frequency since the KX1 seems to have a "fixed" offset of about 600 +/- hz. At QRO it's no big deal but running about 1/2 watt output (weak batteries!) I am having great fun but sure would like to be able to zero-beat them and still receive them on my peak. So - is there any way to "slide" the filter response up and down in the KX1 as can be done with the K2? I've confirmed the narrow filter peak at about 470 hz using a broadband noise source and Spectrogram and can't see any way to "move" the filter response to where I need it to be. The way I read the bfo and dds circuits it may end up to be a capacitor substitution as opposed to a software fix. Surely I'm missing something simple.Any ideas? 73 es have fun --don n4hh ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: IC-7800
Yeah, that's if you're comparing the "base" K2 - when you add all the options, like I have, it's upwards of $1600+ for a tricked out K2 - and it still has mediocre knobs and I still had to jury rig a circuit for fixed audio out - on a $1600 radio! The K2 is a great performing radio - but for those of us who don't care about low current drain/portability it's small size and mini-ergonomics leave a bit to be desired. Rick WQ8Q - Original Message - From: "Jeff Davis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2004 11:10 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: IC-7800 On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 21:45:21 +0800, js wrote: > First of all, I am both an ICOM and K2(s) user. Before we make any > comparison between IC7800 and K2, I am looking forward to learning > from a ham who really operates these two rigs. As we are all > aware, sometimes number itself is not necessarily representing the > whole picture. I find the whole discussion just a tad bit amusing. It began with the Orion users who sure were proud that TenTec came up with a 'better' receiver than the K2. Now it seems that the Icom faithful are anxious to compare their offering to the K2. Yaesu will be next. Elecraft can't buy better promotion than this at any price. Think about it, when fully filtered to 'better' the K2 performance a user would have to spend $4400 for an Orion. That is SEVEN times the cost of a K2. The new Icom is a mere EIGHTEEN times more costly. The new Yaesu will no doubt have a similar price tag. What kind of bragging rights is it to say that for $11,000 our receiver is better than that of a $599 kit? It borders on the ridiculous to even make such comparisons unless of course you concede that the K2 has become the benchmark for amateur receiver performance--and that may very well be the case since all the "big boys" are anxious to compare their performance numbers against it. We should also consider that the K2 has apparently raised the bar for amateur receiver performance across the entire industry. The performance numbers that really distinguished the K2 were infrequently considered in the pre-K2 days. Now most all receiver reviews include them and manufacturers are focusing on improving them. That means that even non-Elecraft customers are benefiting from the 'K2 Revolution'. I just imagine that every time someone compares a $4400 Orion or an $11,000 Icom to the K2 that the staff in Aptos break out in high fives... :-) -- 73 de Jeff, KE9V K2 #524 KX1 #717 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Freq & Filter Offset?
Try using the RIT function to change the RX freq so you get 470 Hz. I read on this list that the filter response shifts below 500Hz - have you checked the peak at the 500Hz width? It would be nice to know when it shifts down. Leigh WA6ZNU On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 12:17pm, Donald Nesbitt wrote: Using the narrowest filter setting to battle qrm in FD confirms that I have the best copy on signals when they give me a recovered audio tone of about 470 hz - and - when I tune them in for that peak, I am (of course) off their frequency since the KX1 seems to have a "fixed" offset of about 600 +/- hz. At QRO it's no big deal but running about 1/2 watt output (weak batteries!) I am having great fun but sure would like to be able to zero-beat them and still receive them on my peak. So - is there any way to "slide" the filter response up and down in the KX1 as can be done with the K2? I've confirmed the narrow filter peak at about 470 hz using a broadband noise source and Spectrogram and can't see any way to "move" the filter response to where I need it to be. The way I read the bfo and dds circuits it may end up to be a capacitor substitution as opposed to a software fix. Surely I'm missing something simple.Any ideas? 73 es have fun --don n4hh ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com 73, WA5ZNU Leigh ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Why not? (was: [Elecraft] Re: IC-7800)
Wayne, please take note. The KX1 pretty much defines the "little" end. Now how about a K3 with which to define the "big" end? I suggest a more ergonomic transceiver than the K2, covering contesters and DXers specific needs rather than backpacker's. Why not put to the list the question "what would be desirable in a K3?" Bill K3UJ ~ >Yeah, that's if you're comparing the "base" K2 - when you add all the options, like I have, it's upwards of $1600+ for a tricked out K2 - and it still has mediocre knobs and I still had to jury rig a circuit for fixed audio out - on a $1600 radio! The K2 is a great performing radio - but for those of us who don't care about low current drain/portability it's small size and mini-ergonomics leave a bit to be desired. Rick WQ8Q ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] A small FD experience
I was still on the road Saturday with my wife on a swing around Michigan ( upper and lower peninsula's) vacation. So I could not really get involved with any FD. But, Saturday afternoon found us at Oscoda, Michigan, where there was an Arts's n Craft show. Ya, that thrills me. But I have this great arrangement with my wife, who can take as long as she wants. I always bring plenty of reading material, or do that best in show thing called a nap. So I'm parked in this nice lot, with plenty of tree shade. I look up at the trees, and there is some really scary AC wiring going on. No way to throw any wire up there. So I take some 20 feet of 22 gauge wire, and lay it out, ON THE GROUND!. With the help of a few alligator clips, I convinced the K2 internal tuner to load up on 40cw at 10 watts. From the front seat of my car, I worked some 8 stations in 15 minutes! Never more than two calls. 10 watts into 20 feet of wire on the ground! I was tuning around, and just started to laugh at the whole situation when my wife came back. She asked me what was so funny. Kinda hard to explain, but since she was the one who bought the K2 for me as a consolation prize for turning 50, she was very happy to see "that silly look on my face". She told me today I had that look all day. What fun hath Elecraft wrought? 73 de Tom, K8IIE K2-3206 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Re: IC-7800
1600 bucks compared to 4400 or 10,000 is still a heck of a bargain. Personally, the size and ergonomics are two things I happen to like about the K2. These features are definitely on par with the IC-706 or the comparable Yeasu offerings, as far as I am concerned. If you have big hands you're going to have trouble with all of the portable/mobile type rigs. At least the K2 is not a cookie cutter rig. It's styling stands somewhat alone among it's competitors, and I kind of like that. To me it is kind of like being a new Mini Cooper owner amongst a bunch of BMW owners...looks different but there is definitely quality there. Stan Rife WD5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of WQ8Q Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2004 2:22 PM To: Jeff Davis; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: IC-7800 Yeah, that's if you're comparing the "base" K2 - when you add all the options, like I have, it's upwards of $1600+ for a tricked out K2 - and it still has mediocre knobs and I still had to jury rig a circuit for fixed audio out - on a $1600 radio! The K2 is a great performing radio - but for those of us who don't care about low current drain/portability it's small size and mini-ergonomics leave a bit to be desired. Rick WQ8Q - Original Message - From: "Jeff Davis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2004 11:10 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: IC-7800 On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 21:45:21 +0800, js wrote: > First of all, I am both an ICOM and K2(s) user. Before we make any > comparison between IC7800 and K2, I am looking forward to learning > from a ham who really operates these two rigs. As we are all > aware, sometimes number itself is not necessarily representing the > whole picture. I find the whole discussion just a tad bit amusing. It began with the Orion users who sure were proud that TenTec came up with a 'better' receiver than the K2. Now it seems that the Icom faithful are anxious to compare their offering to the K2. Yaesu will be next. Elecraft can't buy better promotion than this at any price. Think about it, when fully filtered to 'better' the K2 performance a user would have to spend $4400 for an Orion. That is SEVEN times the cost of a K2. The new Icom is a mere EIGHTEEN times more costly. The new Yaesu will no doubt have a similar price tag. What kind of bragging rights is it to say that for $11,000 our receiver is better than that of a $599 kit? It borders on the ridiculous to even make such comparisons unless of course you concede that the K2 has become the benchmark for amateur receiver performance--and that may very well be the case since all the "big boys" are anxious to compare their performance numbers against it. We should also consider that the K2 has apparently raised the bar for amateur receiver performance across the entire industry. The performance numbers that really distinguished the K2 were infrequently considered in the pre-K2 days. Now most all receiver reviews include them and manufacturers are focusing on improving them. That means that even non-Elecraft customers are benefiting from the 'K2 Revolution'. I just imagine that every time someone compares a $4400 Orion or an $11,000 Icom to the K2 that the staff in Aptos break out in high fives... :-) -- 73 de Jeff, KE9V K2 #524 KX1 #717 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K1-4 for sale
I have a K1-4 for sale. K1-4, s/n 1065 with 4-band module 40, 30, 20 & 15 meter bands KNB1 Noise Blanker KAT1 Internal ATU KBT1 Internal Battery Adapter KTS1 Wide Range Tilt Stand And, of course all the documentation. Although I absolutely love this little rig, I don't get on the air much. Being temporarily without income, I need to let some of my "toys" go (to keep my XYL happy!). I you are interested, please reply direct; I will consider any serious offer. I will email pictures on request. Thanks! - Thor, N9IK - [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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] FB FD TNX 2 K2
All: I have a feeling I'm not the only one who had an outstanding FD thanks to the Elecraft K2. I for one have about the puniest signal anywhere thanks to an all-too-common lack of real estate to erect proper antennas. Nonetheless, I absolutely love Field Day. Like many people these days, I have more than one rig to choose from as my FD radio. Yes, I have an Orion and could drag an IC-756PRO (no, not the PROII) out of mothballs if I cared to, but I love the way that I can operate the K2 with one hand (without having to fly across several feet of front panel and navigate several layers of menus). Plus, after many, many turns of the A/B switch, I have concluded that my K2 can hear ANYTHING any of the other radios can hear. Since I built it myself, I even ran through the alignments again just before FD began. What a waste of time; it was still perfectly tuned. Kudos to Wayne, Eric, and all the folks at Elecraft that make it possible for slobs like me to wish they hadn't wasted their money on other (i.e., non- Elecraft) radios. 73, Bob WA4FOM K2 # 2537 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: K2/DX proposal (was Why not? and IC-7800)
It sounds like what such people would like, unless there is some even better than K2 performance in the works, is a K2 repackaged/modified with a different front panel (number, size, and placement of buttons, perhaps a second VFO knob, and perhaps a larger case even, with room for a display and a whole host of potential options) and perhaps a different/larger set/arrangement of menu options -- a K2/DX radio/mod perhaps. If I were Elecraft (which I am not), and this description is accurate, such a proposal might fall on more interested ears, as it amounts more to a mod kit than a whole new radio. It sounds like they do have a number of new ideas they are working on, but if a large group of poeple are looking for a K2 more tailored to the demands of their type of operating perhaps they might listen. Kind of like what they did with the K2/100. Just tossin' this out there, as such proposals usually work better here at work than trying to convince people to commit to coming up with something completely new if you have something that otherwise does most of what they need. dt . --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Wayne, please take note. The KX1 pretty much defines the "little" end. Now > how about a K3 with which to define the "big" end? I suggest a more > ergonomic transceiver than the K2, covering contesters and DXers specific > needs > rather than backpacker's. Why not put to the list the question "what would > be > desirable in a K3?" > > Bill K3UJ > > ~ > >Yeah, that's if you're comparing the "base" K2 - when you add all the > options, like I have, it's upwards of $1600+ for a tricked out K2 - and it > still has mediocre knobs and I still had to jury rig a circuit for fixed > audio out - on a $1600 radio! > The K2 is a great performing radio - but for those of us who don't care > about low current drain/portability it's small size and mini-ergonomics > leave a bit to be desired. > > Rick WQ8Q > > > > ___ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: > http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Re: IC-7800
I love my K2, but the 11x price comparison number vs the 7800 offered up in a previous post is as unfair a comparison as I have seen in a long while. If the only operating you ever do is QRP CW to a resonant antenna, then the price comparison to a base K2 might be fair - for your operating tastes. Then again this is not in any way Icom's targeted user, or they would not have put 200W finals and a line cord on the rig. In fact if you try to come anywhere close to the feature set offered by the 7800, using K2 components as much as possible, you can easily spend over $5,000, and not be able to do it nearly as well as the 7800 from an operational point of view. Before you reply and tell me a fully stocked K2 is only $2,000, remember the 7800 has a completely separate 2nd receiver, a band scope, and integrated data modes. Please note that I am a K2 builder/owner and love it, and neither have a 7800 nor plan to buy one. I just hate to see such an unjustified comparison become "fact" by virtue of being unchallenged. There are many things that we can feel good about owning a K2 without going so far over the top. Using the same narrow analysis used to come up with the 11x price comparison of the 7800 to the K2, I can prove the K2 is overpriced by a factor of 30X! After all, I can build a tuna-tin for what, 20 bucks? :) <- obligatory smiley for the humor impaired. Dale N9XD ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] new k2
i would like to see a new front panel and case so as to use 2 k2 main boards u would have dual receive and no tell what else I would order a new k2 and the mod front panel tomorrow if that was to come about. harold n5tog k2 1587 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Re: IC-7800
Any comparison has to consider what the rig is used for too. Most comparisons are made by contesters. Assuming a rig that is best for contesting is best for other operating is like saying that a championship Formula 1 racing car is best vehicle for taking a drive to the grocery store. Frankly, I *hate* tiny-bandwidth pinched filters. I use the OPT1 filter for CW on my K2 more than any other filter settings. I don't care one whit if I can hear the clicks from a rig 10 feet away 25 Hz from the signal because 1) I don't operate 10 feet from another rig and 2) I believe that polite operating requires more than 25 Hz signal separation on CW. Obviously I am not trying to score the highest in a contest and I'd rather work DX that isn't at the bottom of a pileup. I could go on ad-infinitum, but I've made my point. For those who are looking for the ultimate "contest" rig, FB. Go for it and have fun. If you are looking for a rig that's fun to operate, you may want something quite different. Bottom line, don't let a "guru" tell you what's right for you unless he's doing exactly what you want to do. Even then, you might be disappointed in the results. 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Portable vertical antenna
Thanks to each who sent me a suggestion for a portable vertical antenna for use while camping. I now have several options to choose from. God Bless, Ken/NO4D ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: IC-7800
Well, to compare them more directly, I think you have to add a bit more "extras" and the price and is about 3dB higher since most people aren't looking for a QRP CW rig. I know I'll sound like a heretic here, but I'm planning on running 100W almost exclusively. On Sun, 27 Jun 2004, Jeff Davis wrote: What kind of bragging rights is it to say that for $11,000 our receiver is better than that of a $599 kit? -- Hisashi T Fujinaka - [EMAIL PROTECTED] BSEE(6/86) + BSChem(3/95) + BAEnglish(8/95) + MSCS(8/03) + $2.50 = latte ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Re: IC-7800 vs K2
Let's not loose sight of the fact of the number of failed companies that tried to be everything to everyone. Elecraft has a nice nitch that they have deservedly carved out for themselves. Straying from that nitch by trying to compete with the rest of the crowd may not be in their best interests or ours. 73, Mike, W1USN K2 #1964 Boxford, MA USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] WN1DAE, WN1TPE, WA1TPE, NW1J, VE1/WA1TPE, DL/WA1TPE, G0/NW1J, EA7/NW1J, P4/NW1J, P4/W1USN, V31RN, 8P9CI, VP2ERN, V26NR, FS/W1USN, PJ8/W1USN, J75RN, J3/W1USN ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft Net Report for 20 Meter June 27, 2004
Howdy Folks, I am a bit beat from the outdoor work and sunshine which is untypical for Oregon this time of year. The new greenhouse is being a bit obstinate so it is taking more time than I would like. Also more sweat and slivers ;) The QSB was slow but very deep. I would get one or two exchanges and then the folks would be gone. I got AB9V twice. He wanted to make sure his K2 was listed instead of the KX1. He tried to QSP Dan but I am unsure which one: WG4S or N7CQR, GA or OR? Then I got a fellow partially: N D S Z OK . I think UD would be BUD but I got his K2 4115 just fine. So I'll dig to see if I have that NR listed in my database. Yes, he's Bud in OK with K2 4115. The number got through the QSB better than your name did :) Then I got one fellow asking for CQ ECN and he just went away. But now the list: AB9V - Mike - IN - K2 - 3993 KD5SZ - Bud - OK - K2 - 4115 AL7N - Ed - AK - NTS traffic backbone for the upper 1. There were a couple of other very light stations but I could not dig you out. I am sorry my ears are not better. I dream of a stack of Yagi-Udas up on my 100 foot tower but for now two G5RVs do the work. Thank you all for checking in or trying. The Eurasian and North Sea Elecraft Nets are in their formative stages. Please support them if you get the chance. We'll spread this net around the world if need be. Then all you folks can have fun with a chat and propagation reports and just plain stuff. There is no copyright on fun :) 73, Kevin. KD5ONS (Net Control Operator 5th Class) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: Why not? (was: [Elecraft] Re: IC-7800)
On Jun 27, 2004, at 12:51 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wayne, please take note. The KX1 pretty much defines the "little" end. Now how about a K3 with which to define the "big" end? I suggest a more ergonomic transceiver than the K2, covering contesters and DXers specific needs rather than backpacker's. Why not put to the list the question "what would be desirable in a K3?" Bill K3UJ Hi Bill, Without asking, we've already received a huge list of excellent suggestions for future rigs. I'm afraid of what might happen if we *did* ask ;) That said, feel free to send suggestions directly to me. I'm saving them up. 73, Wayne N6KR --- 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Net Report for 20 Meter June 27, 2004
On Sunday 27 June 2004 20:44, Kevin Rock wrote: > Then I got a fellow partially: N D S Z > OK . I think UD would be BUD but I got his K2 4115 just fine. So > I'll dig to see if I have that NR listed in my database. Yes, he's > Bud in OK with K2 4115. The number got through the QSB better than > your name did Yeah, QSB and QRN kind of ate the net here. I wasn't sure if you heard me. The KD6 calling CQ right on top of us didn't help much either... -- Bud Rogers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> KD5SZ EM05vb K2 #4115 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft Net Report for 40 meters June 28, 2004
This evenings ECN netted another two operators: VE3XL - Ric - ON - K1 - 968 and AA3WF - Mychael - PA - K2 - 1025 It was good to hear from both of them. I hadn't heard Mychael in quite some time and it was very nice. Ric's K1 is doing well as always. He was recovering from a fun FD. I hope you all got to use your Elecraft rigs for FD this year. I know mine did a very fine job for me on 10, 15, 20, 40 and I am sure it would have worked on 80 meters if I would have stayed up late enough :) I attacked FD with less vigour than some but had a good time. I set a goal and doubled it. Maybe next year Ms Patricia and I will staff a couple of rigs and work FD on the top of our mountain. She may just find time in her busy schedule to get her General license and work a little CW. If not she can always work SSB or AM. Nothing wrong with that. Please support the Elecraft CW Net in your part of the world. There is one springing up around the North Sea and another in Southwest Asia. If you want to start one in Australia, South America or in Africa be my guest. If you want to ask questions or get some history either write me ( kevinr at cs.unm.edu ) or view http://ecn.visionseer.com/ for some information. Some day we just may circle the globe with our nets. If I missed you this evening I am sorry. The band was a bit noisy but fairly good. But I am pretty sure a number of you are putting your stations back together and getting some much needed rest after Field Day. I hope you all met or exceeded your goals. Most of all I hope you had fun and ate some good green chilies :) 73, Kevin. KD5ONS (Net Control Operator 5th Class) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] FB FD TNX 2 K2
Bob and Group: Me too! Nr 4001 had a great casual FD in the wilds of North Idaho.Put up a 40 meter loop. It performed pretty darn good but must have been tied directly to 6-Land. :) (I guess that the K2 knew where its roots were!) My grandson, Justin, (age 14) has helped me with field day for the last three years and usually spends time beside me logging and keeping track of the Dupe Sheet. This year he wanted to try his hand at the mic. We turned to 20 meters, tapped the tune button, and instantly were on the air. He worked a whole bunch of stations, including three stations in Hawaii and two in Alaska. (At ten watts, of course.) Together, (5 watt CW and 10 watt SSB) we made just over 100 contacts with the K2 and 40 meter full wave loop. Three cheers for the group and Elecraft! Bill - W7WEL ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: IC-7800
Well in all actuality its receiver does not outperform the K2, while the 7800 does have alot of bells and whistles it is still 10 times the price. Doc YI9RVT - Original Message - From: "Hisashi T Fujinaka" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Jeff Davis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 5:12 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: IC-7800 > Well, to compare them more directly, I think you have to add a bit more > "extras" and the price and is about 3dB higher since most people aren't > looking for a QRP CW rig. > > I know I'll sound like a heretic here, but I'm planning on running 100W > almost exclusively. > > On Sun, 27 Jun 2004, Jeff Davis wrote: > > > What kind of bragging rights is it to say that for $11,000 our receiver > > is better than that of a $599 kit? > > -- > Hisashi T Fujinaka - [EMAIL PROTECTED] > BSEE(6/86) + BSChem(3/95) + BAEnglish(8/95) + MSCS(8/03) + $2.50 = latte > ___ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] EECN errata
Sverre LA3ZA also was able to pick up a few checkins. G4DMP 589 DL1IAQ 599 PA0RBO 579 Thanks for the assistance Sverreif you have any suggestions for days and times to run the Eurasian ECN then please email me off list. Thanks for your support. -- 73 ditdit, Doc YI9RVT/KE4RVT Al Kut, Iraq ***All emails and attachments scanned by Norton Antivirus with current definitions*** N33.29 E45.45 FPQRP #85 KX1 S/N 0337 QRP-L #2201 (sk)K1 S/N 0113 ARS #1696 K2 S/N 2768 FIST'S #10652 FT897 QRPARCI #11746 www.qrparci.org www.arsqrp.com www.fists.org Sometimes a little brain damage can help. (George Carlin) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re [Elecraft] CW ???
Hi James This one by Gary Bold zl1an is excellent. Introduces you to the various letters in a well proven way then has about 900 texts you can practise on. Handles farnworth speed, tone etc all independently adjustable. Can send random groups and you can paste any text into a window and have it send it. http://www.nzart.org.nz/nzart/Exam/files/installteach202.exe Also the ARRL mp3 CW files at http://www.arrl.org/w1aw/morse.html are useful in learning morse. You can download to mp3 player and go portable Another is a new release freeware http://www.winmorse.com/ converts text directly to audio files (wav, au, aiff & txt). Conversion is fast and user can select the tone frequency (50 - 4000Hz), wpm rate (any) and either Std Morse, ARRL Farnsworth or Your Choice of spacing. You paste the text into the Window and press Convert. Prosigns and non English letters recognised and converted! Extensive and informative Help Files. I have used Goldwave to further convert the wav files to mp3 for playing on mp3 a player as an aid to learning to "reading morse in my head". (Work in progress) If you want a device then the MFJ 418 might be worth a look at. I have one and it seems to work fine. QSOs and callsigns are all usa orientated Regards 73 Nigel ZL2DF - Nigel Hayton New Plymouth New Zealand [EMAIL PROTECTED] K2 #03029 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
