[Elecraft] KX3 with 2m module for satellites

[Brad J. Butler via Elecraft]

Good evening everyone!

 

Just wondering if anyone has experience working linear (or FM for that
matter) satellites with a KX3 and the 2M transverter installed?  I see it's
limited to 2.5-3W of output, and after reading the manuals, I believe it'll
work SSB for the linear satellites.  

 

My concern is whether or not 2.5-3W of power will be enough?  I regularly
work SO-50 with a 5W HT and Arrow satellite antenna, so I know 5W will get
the job done on FM.  Just not sure about 2.5-3W on SSB (I'll be using the
same Arrow hand-held antenna).

 

(I'd be using a KX3 as one of two radios in order to complete the QSO)

 

Thanks in advance for the help!

 

-Brad Butler

W6BJB/JS6TQS

 

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Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area

[Todd]

I've  done Diablo several times, usually right before Pacificon.  The 
one time I did North Peak,
it was worse RF wise than Diablo.  I also found that most times I'd be 
the only one up there
after dark, with the exception of the Park Ranger, and even he was 
scarce after dark  ;-)


Iffen I recall correctly, they close the entrance gate after 8pm and 
you'll have almost the

whole park to your self...

How about Angel Island?   That's a spot on my bucket list one of these 
days.  Black Mtn
comes to mind also.  SOTA peak and a hike in campground there as well, 
W6/NC-150:

http://www.openspace.org/sites/default/files/map_MB.pdf

Have fun and GL!

73, Todd KH2TJ






Phil Kane wrote:

On 6/6/2017 2:32 PM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote:

   

Ya no campfires.. but this is a good time for Juniper campground at
Mt Diablo..  get some elevation on that qrp signal..  SOTA W6/CC-045.
you can drive right up to your camp area..
 


But be aware that Mt. Diablo is "RF city" with all the communication
sites up there on both North Peak and South Peak.  (I used to maintain
one.).  Not much HF if any but plenty of VHF, UHF, and microwave.

73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
Elecraft K2/100   s/n 5402


   

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Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters is open

[Wayne Burdick]

Thanks for the info, David. 

Unfortunately I think a lot of 6-m ops will have to go SK before they give up 
using 50.125 MHz as a calling frequency :)

73,
Wayne
N6KR


> On Jun 6, 2017, at 5:52 AM, David Anderson  wrote:
> 
> Hi folks,
> 
> Glad to see the interest in 6m, it is an amazing band when it opens even 
> outside sunspot maximum.  Multihop Sporadic E can give DX right across the 
> Atlantic and beyond.


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[Elecraft] FS : Elecraft K3 - Loaded with 2nd Receiver and 2M module

[mikelee0531]

Price Drop - take advantage of a great deal..!!




Unit is in Nearly-New Condition - non-Smoking environment and cared-for by an
FCC Licensed Tech (FCC First Class Radio Telephone and Telegraph, with Radar
and Avionics)

Serial Number  # 6397

Has the following Options:

K3 Chassis, 100w Amp
KAT3A Tuner
2nd receiver
TCXO (although I normally use the external 10MHz reference)
10MHz Reference Lock board
KIO3B USB Upgrade

KXV3B Transverter IF inputs/outputs
DVR
1st Receiver Filters : 13.0, 2.8, 1.8, 700, 400 - all 8-pole
2nd Receiver Filters: 2.8, 1.8, 700, 400 - all 8-pole
General Coverage module
2-meter module
2m RefLock
K-Pod (never used)

Total value (new) over $5,820.
Asking $3,700.00 + $75 shipping (insured, from Florida

NO KNOWN DEFECTS - Unit works perfectly. The only “problem" is that it doesn’t
get used very much, except to check-in on occasional nets. Never dropped or
abused. Single owner, single operator - never lent out to individuals or groups.

Contact me off list at - aa...@arrl.org

I am a long-time Elecraft user, having two (2) complete K-Lines, as well as
KX3’s (2) and a K2, so I know the quality of these products. I am also a former
Vice Director of ARRL’s SouthEastern Division - and am a 100% reliable seller.

Payment by Cashier’s Check or Postal Money Order ONLY

Thanks for looking,

Mike - AA6ML
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[Elecraft] FS : K3/100 Loaded with 2nd Receiver and Super Sharp Filters

[mikelee0531]

Price Drop - Look again..!!




Unit is in Nearly-New Condition - non-Smoking environment and cared-for by an
FCC Licensed Tech (FCC First Class Radio Telephone and Telegraph, with Radar
and  Avionics)

Serial Number  # 5619

Has the following Options:

K3 Chassis, 100w Amp
KAT3A Tuner
2nd receiver

KSV3B Transverter IF input/output
TCXO (although I normally use the external 10MHz reference)
10MHz Reference Lock board
KIO3B USB Upgrade
DVR
1st Receiver Filters : 2.8, 1.0, 700, 250 - all 8-pole
2nd Receiver Filters: 2.8, 1.0, 700, 250 - all 8-pole

Total value (new) over $4,900.
Asking $2,900.00 + $75 shipping (insured, from Florida)


NO KNOWN DEFECTS - Unit works perfectly. The only “problem" is that it doesn’t
get used very much, except to check-in on occasional nets. Never dropped or
abused. Single owner, single operator - never lent out to individuals or groups.

Contact me off list at - aa...@arrl.org

I am a long-time Elecraft user, having two (2) complete K-Lines, as well as
KX3’s (2) and a K2, so I know the quality of these products. I am also a former
Vice Director of ARRL’s SouthEastern Division - and am a 100% reliable seller.

Payment by Cashier’s Check or Postal Money Order ONLY

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Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters is open

[lmarion]

What is the frequency they would like to change to?

73 Leroy AB7CE

-Original Message- 
From: Wayne Burdick

Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2017 8:44 AM
To: David Anderson
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters is open

Thanks for the info, David.

Unfortunately I think a lot of 6-m ops will have to go SK before they give 
up using 50.125 MHz as a calling frequency :)


73,
Wayne
N6KR



On Jun 6, 2017, at 5:52 AM, David Anderson  wrote:

Hi folks,

Glad to see the interest in 6m, it is an amazing band when it opens even 
outside sunspot maximum.  Multihop Sporadic E can give DX right across the 
Atlantic and beyond.



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Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Quite so. It's been a number of years since I drove up and down that
mountain several times a week servicing repeaters for General Communications
Engineering, but there were also a number of repeaters there in the old Land
Mobile frequency range of 30 to 50 MHz as well as the VHF and UHF repeaters.


Ron AC7AC 

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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Kane
Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 2:56 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area

On 6/6/2017 2:32 PM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote:

> Ya no campfires.. but this is a good time for Juniper campground at Mt 
> Diablo..  get some elevation on that qrp signal..  SOTA W6/CC-045.
> you can drive right up to your camp area..

But be aware that Mt. Diablo is "RF city" with all the communication sites
up there on both North Peak and South Peak.  (I used to maintain one.).  Not
much HF if any but plenty of VHF, UHF, and microwave.

73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
Elecraft K2/100   s/n 5402

>From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon
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[Elecraft] Restoring KX2 SWR and power scales

[Jon Matthews]

In SSB mode, the display no longer shows the SWR and power output scales.
It remains "stuck" on the CMP and ALC scales. Tapping KYR-SPT-MIC (as the
manual seems to suggest to change the display) just alternates between MIC
gain and CW speed adjust. I am sure this is simple, but I have gone through
all the controls and the menu and am stumped. Thanks and 73, Jon - KM6CR
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Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

For a combination of campfires and great operating environment you might
look into one of the beaches on the coast, such as New Brighton State Park
in Capitola, just south of Santa Cruz on the Monterey Bay. You probably
won't have any issues with a campfire in the locations designated for
camping and it's hard to beat the effects of that huge, unobstructed ground
plane to the west that we call the Pacific Ocean. 

I'm sure there are many other camping beaches that a little on-line research
will turn up. It's been a couple of decades since I lived in Capitola. 

73, Ron AC7AC

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Satterwhite via
Elecraft
Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 1:27 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area

 Hello everyone, I'm looking to go camping or Backpacking this weekend with
my QRP set up and have some fun. Not to sure where a good place is in the
Bay area or surrounding areas for that would be. I would prefer to get away
from the crowds, some where I can have a small camp fire, bring my dog, and
of course have decent propagation.
My short list so far is Mt. Diablo, or Black Diamond mines.
Does anybody have any other suggestions? I'm just getting back into the
camping/back packing scene and would like to integrate QRP with it!
Thanks, Dave KM6P
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Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area

[Chris Tate - N6WM]

Ya no campfires.. but this is a good time for Juniper campground at Mt Diablo.. 
 get some elevation on that qrp signal..  SOTA W6/CC-045.  you can drive right 
up to your camp area..

From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] on 
behalf of David Satterwhite via Elecraft [elecraft@mailman.qth.net]
Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2017 1:26 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area

 Hello everyone, I'm looking to go camping or Backpacking this weekend with my 
QRP set up and have some fun. Not to sure where a good place is in the Bay area 
or surrounding areas for that would be. I would prefer to get away from the 
crowds, some where I can have a small camp fire, bring my dog, and of course 
have decent propagation.
My short list so far is Mt. Diablo, or Black Diamond mines.
Does anybody have any other suggestions? I'm just getting back into the 
camping/back packing scene and would like to integrate QRP with it!
Thanks, Dave KM6P
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Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area

[Phil Kane]

On 6/6/2017 2:32 PM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote:

> Ya no campfires.. but this is a good time for Juniper campground at
> Mt Diablo..  get some elevation on that qrp signal..  SOTA W6/CC-045.
> you can drive right up to your camp area..

But be aware that Mt. Diablo is "RF city" with all the communication
sites up there on both North Peak and South Peak.  (I used to maintain
one.).  Not much HF if any but plenty of VHF, UHF, and microwave.

73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
Elecraft K2/100   s/n 5402

>From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon
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Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters is open

[David Anderson via Elecraft]

Don't say that Bill, hi.

73 from David GM4JJJ

> On 6 Jun 2017, at 21:08, Bill Johnson  wrote:
> 
> For some of us, that might not be too far away.  :-)
> 
> 73,
> Bill
> K9YEQ
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick
> Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 9:44 AM
> To: David Anderson 
> Cc: Elecraft Reflector 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters is open
> 
> Thanks for the info, David. 
> 
> Unfortunately I think a lot of 6-m ops will have to go SK before they give up 
> using 50.125 MHz as a calling frequency :)
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
> 
>> On Jun 6, 2017, at 5:52 AM, David Anderson  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi folks,
>> 
>> Glad to see the interest in 6m, it is an amazing band when it opens even 
>> outside sunspot maximum.  Multihop Sporadic E can give DX right across the 
>> Atlantic and beyond.
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area

[Chris Tate - N6WM]

I have been to Juniper a couple of times.. HF qrp is pretty good from there..  
there are trees with steep drop offs as well to experiment with various wire 
configs..

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Kane
Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 2:56 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area

On 6/6/2017 2:32 PM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote:

> Ya no campfires.. but this is a good time for Juniper campground at Mt 
> Diablo..  get some elevation on that qrp signal..  SOTA W6/CC-045.
> you can drive right up to your camp area..

But be aware that Mt. Diablo is "RF city" with all the communication sites up 
there on both North Peak and South Peak.  (I used to maintain one.).  Not much 
HF if any but plenty of VHF, UHF, and microwave.

73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
Elecraft K2/100   s/n 5402

>From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon
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[Elecraft] [K2] No signal at TP1 during Alignment and Test Part 2

[Robert Forster]

Hello to the group!

I'm afraid I need to lean on your collective K2 troubleshooting expertise.
After a long break I have finally made it to the Alignment and Test Part 2
of my build.  Everything was going OK until I got to the VCO Test.  I have
no signal at TP1.  I have tested this with the built in counter as well as
an external counter.  I have gone through some of the troubleshooting I
could find online:

The orientation of D13 and D8 look good

I have checked the soldering at relays K13, K14 and K15 and the value of
C72.

I have checked the varactors at D21 through D26 and they are oriented
properly I am nearly certain they are all the correct type

I tested RFC15 in the circuit and could not get any continuity through it.
When I pulled it out of the circuit it tested fine so I put it back in.
I'm sure this is something basic I just dont understand.

I know there is some more testing I can do with Q17 and Q18 (I did check
that they are the right type and orientation I also check all the component
values around Q18) Lets set that aside for just a second though...

Here is where I think it gets a little weird.  Looking at the schematic I
followed it back to U4.  When I compared the voltage table to what i was
actually seeing on U4 I think I may have found my problem.  According to
the table pin 7 should have 0 Volts but i'm showing 4.8!  It also shows
that pin 13 should have 4 volts but I'm showing 0.  All other pins are
normal and match the chart.

Following Pin 7 of U4 back to Pin 1 of U5 I see the same 4.8 volts.
This is supposed to be a clock line so I'm confused where this sort of
voltage would be comming from.

I'm still new to alot of this and this is by far the most complex kit I've
taken on so any and all help will be appreciated!

Thanks and 73,
Robert
AD0TA



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Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters is open

[Jim Brown]

YES, YES, YES!

I work CW, SSB, JT65, JT9, and MSK144 on 6M.  To monitor that, I set the 
P3 for 50.083 to 50.283, scale of 24 dB, Ref level so that the waterfall 
is black except for signals, maximum averaging (20), about 75% of the 
display height for the waterfall. I generally set the main RX for 
JT65/JT9 and the second RX to 50.125 SSB.


Setup is K3, P3/SVGA, KPA500, 4-el Yagi at 125 ft (3-el SteppIR + fixed 
director).


And I keep this page on the computer.

http://www.dxmaps.com/spots/mapg.php?Lan==50==NA==ING2=

73, Jim K9YC

On Tue,6/6/2017 9:24 AM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote:

I think what Wayne was actually saying (correct me if im wrong) is that people 
tend to forget and camp on 125, yesterday there were 3/4 stations having qso's 
simultaneously.  Find a run qrg up band, periodically dropping down and calling 
on 125.. the SSB calling frequency, and announce your up band run frequency, 
and use the A/B on your K3 to switch band and forth..  helps keep 125 free and 
clear for everyone to get a few in the log.



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Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters is open

[lmarion]

Back some time when PSK31 first hit the scene, I was working the world with 
a 5 watt PSK31 Small Wonders QRP box.
Six meters opened, up, and I got on with PSK31. The DX clusters and such had 
a freakin cow. People called me names and

others begged me not to get on with PSK31.  I relented to keep the peace.

How times have changed.

73 Leroy AB7CE

-Original Message- 
From: Jim Brown

Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2017 9:48 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters is open

YES, YES, YES!

I work CW, SSB, JT65, JT9, and MSK144 on 6M.  To monitor that, I set the
P3 for 50.083 to 50.283, scale of 24 dB, Ref level so that the waterfall
is black except for signals, maximum averaging (20), about 75% of the
display height for the waterfall. I generally set the main RX for
JT65/JT9 and the second RX to 50.125 SSB.

Setup is K3, P3/SVGA, KPA500, 4-el Yagi at 125 ft (3-el SteppIR + fixed
director).

And I keep this page on the computer.

http://www.dxmaps.com/spots/mapg.php?Lan==50==NA==ING2=

73, Jim K9YC

On Tue,6/6/2017 9:24 AM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote:
I think what Wayne was actually saying (correct me if im wrong) is that 
people tend to forget and camp on 125, yesterday there were 3/4 stations 
having qso's simultaneously.  Find a run qrg up band, periodically 
dropping down and calling on 125.. the SSB calling frequency, and announce 
your up band run frequency, and use the A/B on your K3 to switch band and 
forth..  helps keep 125 free and clear for everyone to get a few in the 
log.



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Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters is open

[David Anderson via Elecraft]

Hi folks,

Glad to see the interest in 6m, it is an amazing band when it opens even 
outside sunspot maximum.  Multihop Sporadic E can give DX right across the 
Atlantic and beyond.

There is a "DX Window" between 50.100 and 50.125 MHz. (see ARRL Bandplan)  That 
means it is reserved by mutual agreements for intercontinental DX contacts. You 
might not hear anything there and think it is clear, but there are many 
worldwide DX stations monitoring that quiet window for other fleeting weak DX 
stations half way around the world and that can be spoilt by local stations 
using it. 

The ARRL bandplan mentions 50.100 to 125 for the DX window but there is a move 
to try and extend it to 130 and move Domestic SSB contacts to 200.

Some helpful advice at 

http://www.qsl.net/n1irz/sixmeter.html


The JT65 community are using 5O.276 and it is very crowded during openings as 
well as very S L O W. So when signals are strong enough it is usually much 
faster to shift to CW or SSB.

Also meteor scatter takes place using MSK144 with 15 sec periods on 50.280 at 
any time, inside and outside of meteor showers.

With all of the new digital modes there are constant changes to operating modes 
and frequencies and some attempts at getting consensus on faster modes like 
JT9H FAST to suit transatlantic multihop Es better.

See bottom of page at

https://www.qrz.com/db/VE1SKY

As with any band that you are new to, or haven't used for a while, it is a good 
idea to do a bit of reading about operating frequencies, i.e. Bandplans and 
listen first to find out what the protocols are before transmitting. 

I had a ball on Sunday working CW across to the east coast USA and heard the 
left coast on JT65 and Japan in the morning a couple of days earlier.

See you on the magic band! - 6m


73 from David GM4JJJ

> On 5 Jun 2017, at 20:41, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
> 
> Hi Tom,
> 
> USB, typically at 50.125-50.135, or CW around 50.090-50.100. 
> 
> This time of year there are frequent openings due to various propagation 
> modes. I just park the radio at 50.125, squelched. Occasionally you'll hear 
> someone pop up. 
> 
> Wayne 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Jun 5, 2017, at 12:19 PM, Tom  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi,
>> Nothing up here in Montreal...but I've never been on 6m.  Is this USB?  FM?
>> Tom
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters is open

[Chris Tate - N6WM]

I think what Wayne was actually saying (correct me if im wrong) is that people 
tend to forget and camp on 125, yesterday there were 3/4 stations having qso's 
simultaneously.  Find a run qrg up band, periodically dropping down and calling 
on 125.. the SSB calling frequency, and announce your up band run frequency, 
and use the A/B on your K3 to switch band and forth..  helps keep 125 free and 
clear for everyone to get a few in the log.   

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick
Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 7:44 AM
To: David Anderson 
Cc: Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters is open

Thanks for the info, David. 

Unfortunately I think a lot of 6-m ops will have to go SK before they give up 
using 50.125 MHz as a calling frequency :)

73,
Wayne
N6KR


> On Jun 6, 2017, at 5:52 AM, David Anderson  wrote:
> 
> Hi folks,
> 
> Glad to see the interest in 6m, it is an amazing band when it opens even 
> outside sunspot maximum.  Multihop Sporadic E can give DX right across the 
> Atlantic and beyond.


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Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters is open

[Josh]

Chris,

What you're describing has always been proper operating etiquette. 

However, they're referring to actually moving the calling freq up from 125. The 
problem is that 125 is the top edge of DX window. You get a strong local using 
SSB in 125 and it's too close to very weak DX. 

73,
Josh W6XU

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> On Jun 6, 2017, at 9:24 AM, Chris Tate - N6WM  wrote:
> 
> I think what Wayne was actually saying (correct me if im wrong) is that 
> people tend to forget and camp on 125, yesterday there were 3/4 stations 
> having qso's simultaneously.  Find a run qrg up band, periodically dropping 
> down and calling on 125.. the SSB calling frequency, and announce your up 
> band run frequency, and use the A/B on your K3 to switch band and forth..  
> helps keep 125 free and clear for everyone to get a few in the log.   
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick
> Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 7:44 AM
> To: David Anderson 
> Cc: Elecraft Reflector 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters is open
> 
> Thanks for the info, David. 
> 
> Unfortunately I think a lot of 6-m ops will have to go SK before they give up 
> using 50.125 MHz as a calling frequency :)
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>> 

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Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters is open

[Wes Stewart]

When I partially migrated from HF to VHF in the 70's I jumped over six, went to 
2M and got involved in MS, Tropo and EME, hence I was never interested in 6M and 
never built any equipment for the band.  But, since I had acquired a K3, but no 
amp or tuner, I connected to my 80-meter inverted-vee and listened a bit during 
Field Day 2009.  I heard a local numbskull on top of a nearby 9,500 ASL mountain 
working Es stations on 50.125 without QSY.


In disgust I started tuning down into the DX window.  At 50.123+ I heard a weak 
CW CQ.  When he stood by, I gave him a call.  I probably had no more than a few 
watts into the dipole but he answered. It was JL8GFB!  In the log at 0014Z.  
Over an hour later, at 0122Z I heard and worked JA7WSZ on 50.096.  The local was 
still CQing and the band was open to JA but no one seemed to know.


Wes  N7WS



On 6/6/2017 9:56 AM, Josh wrote:

Chris,

What you're describing has always been proper operating etiquette.

However, they're referring to actually moving the calling freq up from 125. The 
problem is that 125 is the top edge of DX window. You get a strong local using 
SSB in 125 and it's too close to very weak DX.

73,
Josh W6XU



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Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area

[Walter Underwood]

Probably already too late for campfires this season. There have been brush 
fires along the sides of the road this week.

There are some great campsites in Sunol Regional Park. Check the Sunol Backpack 
Area. They are about 3-4 miles from the trailhead. Pretty sure those are 
no-campfire areas. Dogs allowed for day visitors only, according to their 
website.

http://www.ebparks.org/activities/camping/backpacking#sunol 


Sanborn County Park allows dogs.

https://www.sccgov.org/sites/parks/parkfinder/pages/sanborn.aspx 


Dogs are allowed in the headquarters campground at Henry Coe SP, but not in the 
backcountry. Also, no campfires in the backcountry, ever.

https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=561 

A google search for "dog friendly camping bay area” showed some sites that 
might be helpful.

Finally, you probably need a California Campfire Permit. Those are needed even 
for gas stoves. The only time you don’t need them is in established campgrounds 
(like drive-in) or on your own private property.

http://www.preventwildfireca.org/Campfire-Permit/ 


Also, the regs about campfires and liability.

http://www.fire.ca.gov/communications/downloads/fact_sheets/campfiretips.pdf 


wunder
K6WRU
Walter Underwood
CM87wj
http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)

> On Jun 6, 2017, at 1:26 PM, David Satterwhite via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hello everyone, I'm looking to go camping or Backpacking this weekend with my 
> QRP set up and have some fun. Not to sure where a good place is in the Bay 
> area or surrounding areas for that would be. I would prefer to get away from 
> the crowds, some where I can have a small camp fire, bring my dog, and of 
> course have decent propagation.
> My short list so far is Mt. Diablo, or Black Diamond mines.
> Does anybody have any other suggestions? I'm just getting back into the 
> camping/back packing scene and would like to integrate QRP with it!
> Thanks, Dave KM6P
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Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area

[Rick WA6NHC]

You might want to look at Samuel P Taylor State Park in Marin County.  
There is nearby hiking and it's not far from the Point Reyes area 
(GGNRA) for varied hiking chances.



Rick wa6nhc/7


On 6/6/2017 1:26 PM, David Satterwhite via Elecraft wrote:

  Hello everyone, I'm looking to go camping or Backpacking this weekend with my 
QRP set up and have some fun. Not to sure where a good place is in the Bay area 
or surrounding areas for that would be. I would prefer to get away from the 
crowds, some where I can have a small camp fire, bring my dog, and of course 
have decent propagation.
My short list so far is Mt. Diablo, or Black Diamond mines.
Does anybody have any other suggestions? I'm just getting back into the 
camping/back packing scene and would like to integrate QRP with it!
Thanks, Dave KM6P
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Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters is open

[Bill Johnson]

For some of us, that might not be too far away.  :-)

73,
Bill
K9YEQ

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick
Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 9:44 AM
To: David Anderson 
Cc: Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters is open

Thanks for the info, David. 

Unfortunately I think a lot of 6-m ops will have to go SK before they give up 
using 50.125 MHz as a calling frequency :)

73,
Wayne
N6KR


> On Jun 6, 2017, at 5:52 AM, David Anderson  wrote:
> 
> Hi folks,
> 
> Glad to see the interest in 6m, it is an amazing band when it opens even 
> outside sunspot maximum.  Multihop Sporadic E can give DX right across the 
> Atlantic and beyond.


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[Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area

[David Satterwhite via Elecraft]

 Hello everyone, I'm looking to go camping or Backpacking this weekend with my 
QRP set up and have some fun. Not to sure where a good place is in the Bay area 
or surrounding areas for that would be. I would prefer to get away from the 
crowds, some where I can have a small camp fire, bring my dog, and of course 
have decent propagation.
My short list so far is Mt. Diablo, or Black Diamond mines.
Does anybody have any other suggestions? I'm just getting back into the 
camping/back packing scene and would like to integrate QRP with it!
Thanks, Dave KM6P
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