Re: [Elecraft] K3: RS-232 cable
On 10/11/07, Julian G4ILO <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > As far as I remember, the K2 serial cable was just a standard 3 wire > cable, Yes, but the K3 is wired differently. On the K3, pin 2 is RXD and pin 3 is TXD On the K2, pin 2 is TXD and pin 3 is RXD Also, some K2 serial cables use additional pins for things like XV and KAT100 control. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: RS-232 cable
On 10/11/07, Mark Bayern <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If your K2 cable had only three wires, signal ground, send data and > receive data, there is no _major_ difference. Big difference. Send Data and Receive Data on the K3 are opposite that of the K2. (According to the K3 web manual) -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: RS-232 cable
On 10/11/07, Thom LaCosta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Does it noow mean that in addition to not using a k2 cable for the k3, that we > can use a standard serial cable with the K3? Yes, as long as it is a straight through cable. From the manual: "A straight-through, 9-pin RS232 cable is required between the K3 and the computer's RS232 port or USB-to-RS232 adapter. Use a high-quality, fully shielded cable." (Page 18, Web version of K3 manual) -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: RS-232 cable
On 10/11/07, Julian G4ILO <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The downside being that ready made cables usually have molded-on > plugs, so you can't fit a keying circuit inside. You don't need to. The K3 is wired for DTS and RTS keying, see page 18 of the web manual: "PTT and Keying: The DTR and RTS signals are not used as RS232 hardware handshaking lines. Instead, the K3 can be configured to use either of these signals as PTT IN or KEY IN via the CONFIG:PTT-KEY menu entry. No external level translation is required, since these are RS232- compatible inputs. The default for both signals is inactive (unused). Refer to your software documentation to see if PTT or keying via RS232 lines is available." -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: RS-232 cable
On 10/11/07, JT Croteau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You don't need to. The K3 is wired for DTS and RTS keying, see page > 18 of the web manual: I should have said DTR not DTS, my bad. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ 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] RS-232 cable
On 10/11/07, Thom LaCosta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > And for those that care to discuss things without treading of the toes of > varios > folks...there's a venue at www.zerobeat.net/smf/ Thom is so 31337. :-D -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2: VFO stuck on 15M
Weird problem, just switched to 15M and decided to tune around and see if there was any openings when my VFO on 15M locked up. When I switched to 15, it was on 21.070 and as I spun the dial up it stopped on 21.100 and wouldn't change in either direction. Both the display and VFO appear to be locked on this band as the frequency doesn't change as I spin the VFO. Direct frequency entry appears to work but as soon as I touch the dial it jumps back to 21.100. All other bands are working fine, this is only a 15M problem. Any ideas? Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ 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: VFO stuck on 15M
On 10/13/07, dave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Did you accidentally press the LOCK button? Negative. It is one of the first things I checked. I'm going to try doing a CAL PLL like FPR suggested. Hopefully I won't have to do a master reset as I finally have all my CW, SSB, and RTTY filters just the way I want them. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 S/N 66
Ed, thanks for bringing the K3 to NEAR-fest.. it was great to see both of you there. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ 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: VFO stuck on 15M
Well, CAL PLL alone did not work. I had to do a master reset. Now to put all my settings back... Thanks Don -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: [SEDXC] Hi Tech SEDX Club Meeting
On 10/14/07, Hugh Valentine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 1)Use your hobby.Everyone "Meet" on 80 SSB and Not everyone has real-estate for low band antennas and there are several folks in the club who refuse to use any mode other than CW. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: [SEDXC] Hi Tech SEDX Club Meeting
Wrong reflector, sorry. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] XV50: Off by 2.3 KHz
Finished building and testing my XV50 a few days ago and just raised the antenna this afternoon. I have a zero-beat ofthe local beacon at 50066.60 MHz but the owner of the beacon assures me it is transmitting on 50064.30 MHz. Lacking any testing equipment, what can I do to better align this? I am pretty certain the K2 is properly aligned with WWV @ 10 MHz. Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] W1: Extending Range to cover 50 MHz
Anyone intimately familiar with the W1 watt meter know if it'd be possible to modify it work up to 50MHz? Thanks (however, watt I really need to do is just get a Bird one of these days) -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] XV50: Birdie Problem
I have a birdie problem too close for comfort to the 50MHz SSB calling frequency of 50.125. The noise is about 22 dB above the noise floor at it's peak. The noise starts to come into my passband around 50.125.35 and is present for ~ 2 KHz. Here is a spectrogram plot of it taken at 50.126.45: http://n1ese.qrpradio.com/images/birdie.jpg and here is a recording I made as I tune the VFO from 50.125 through 50.128: http://n1ese.qrpradio.com/sounds/50mhzBirdie.mp3 Any ideas how to track down something like this and does it look like a problem internal to my K2 or XV50 or does it sound like it might be external somewhere in the environment around the shack? Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] For Sale: XV50
Selling my recently built XV50 transverter. It works fine, I have 3 QSO's with it, but I find myself obsessed with a new project I want to build. It comes with the crystal oven installed but no DB9 connectors or wire to build a control cable if you want to use it with a K2. New cost from Elecraft is $430.00 with the oven. I'm selling for $350.00 delivered anywhere in the US. PayPal preferred but I will also accept a postal money order. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: For Sale: XV50
Price reduced to $325 to hopefully entertain a quick sale. Thanks On 10/21/07, JT Croteau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Selling my recently built XV50 transverter. It works fine, I have 3 > QSO's with it, but I find myself obsessed with a new project I want to > build. It comes with the crystal oven installed but no DB9 connectors > or wire to build a control cable if you want to use it with a K2. > > New cost from Elecraft is $430.00 with the oven. I'm selling for > $350.00 delivered anywhere in the US. PayPal preferred but I will > also accept a postal money order. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: For Sale: XV50
The XV50 has been sold, thanks. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] For Sale: K2 #6233
Selling my K2 #6233 that I just put on the air on October 2nd. Rig works perfectly, I have 147 QSOs logged since 10/2. It is configured as follows: K2 K160RX K60XV KAT2 KIO2 KSB2 KNB2 MH2 Hand Mic When I built it, I used Rework Eliminators (http://unpcbs.com/) so if I ever wanted to remove an option, I just had to plug in a module header and wouldn't have to do any re-work. There is only one modification done to this rig. I build and installed a W3FPR Fixed Level Audio circuit so I'd have a constant audio feed into my computer for digital modes. The install was very cleanly done and an RCA jack was added to the back of the rig near the key jack. I also installed a piece of velcro to the outside right panel where I had my small digital interface box mounted. I think I may be able to remove the velcro cleanly however. Price new from Elecraft is $1212.00 and I have $35 in the Rework Eliminators. I would like $950.00 for the package and I will pay for the shipping anywhere in the US. Payment via PayPal is preferred. Some pictures can be seen here: http://n1ese.qrpradio.com/K2/ Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: For Sale: K2 #6233
Price reduced to $850.00 delivered to match my QTH ad. On 11/3/07, JT Croteau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Selling my K2 #6233 that I just put on the air on October 2nd. Rig > works perfectly, I have 147 QSOs logged since 10/2. It is configured > as follows: > > K2 > K160RX > K60XV > KAT2 > KIO2 > KSB2 > KNB2 > MH2 Hand Mic > > When I built it, I used Rework Eliminators (http://unpcbs.com/) so if > I ever wanted to remove an option, I just had to plug in a module > header and wouldn't have to do any re-work. There is only one > modification done to this rig. I build and installed a W3FPR Fixed > Level Audio circuit so I'd have a constant audio feed into my computer > for digital modes. The install was very cleanly done and an RCA jack > was added to the back of the rig near the key jack. I also installed > a piece of velcro to the outside right panel where I had my small > digital interface box mounted. I think I may be able to remove the > velcro cleanly however. > > Price new from Elecraft is $1212.00 and I have $35 in the Rework > Eliminators. I would like $950.00 for the package and I will pay for > the shipping anywhere in the US. Payment via PayPal is preferred. > > Some pictures can be seen here: > http://n1ese.qrpradio.com/K2/ > > Thanks > > -- > JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) > -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ 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
[QRP-L] For Sale: W1 Wattmeter in Acrylic Case
Selling my Elecraft W1 QRP to 140W HF watt meter. I built it in an acrylic case from W8FGU. It works perfectly and looks great. Picture can be seen here: http://n1ese.qrpradio.com/whatawatt.jpg Have only used it a few times and never with more than 10W, I am selling because I am saving up for a Bird Thruline for the bench as I do have some QRO projects in the works. Price: $120 delivered via Priority Mail anywhere in the US. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) __ QRP-L mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/qrp-l Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
[QRP-L] Re: [Elecraft] Re: For Sale: K2 #6233
My K2 has been sold, thanks for the interest. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) __ QRP-L mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/qrp-l Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Elecraft] For Sale: Mini-Module Kits
All modules have been sold, thanks for the interest. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] For Sale: Mini-Module Kits
I'm selling the following Elecraft mini-modules, all are assembled and working fine: N-Gen - Wideband Noise Generator - $25.00 XG1 - Signal Generator - $25.00 DL1 - Dummy Load - $15.00 Would prefer to sell all three for $50.00 delivered anywhere in the US. PayPal preferred. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: For Sale: W1 Wattmeter in Acrylic Case
Price reduced to $100 delivered. - JT On Nov 4, 2007 7:33 AM, JT Croteau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Selling my Elecraft W1 QRP to 140W HF watt meter. I built it in an > acrylic case from W8FGU. It works perfectly and looks great. > > Picture can be seen here: > http://n1ese.qrpradio.com/whatawatt.jpg > > Have only used it a few times and never with more than 10W, I am > selling because I am saving up for a Bird Thruline for the bench as I > do have some QRO projects in the works and have another QRP meter. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: For Sale: W1 Wattmeter in Acrylic Case
The W1 has been sold pending funds. Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KFL1-2 Band Choices
Could someone help clear something up for me? Are there any band choices on the KFL1-2 that are not compatible with each other? I can't find anything in the documentation that says otherwise. On my last K1, I had 40 and 80 meters on the same board. It worked fine and I had no problems. Now someone is telling me that this combination shouldn't have worked and that only 80 & 15 can be put on the same board. Could someone help clear this up for me? I am contemplating another K1 but use 40 & 80 meters almost exclusively and want this combination in the rig. Thanks and 72 -- JT Croteau, W6FO/1 - Manchester, NH ___ 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] KFL1-2 Band Choices
Don and Mike Thanks for confirming my initial thoughts. -- JT Croteau, W6FO/1 - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 4 MHz Oscillator Calibration
Anyone know if the frequency counter mode of the MFJ-259B is accurate enough to do the 4 MHz Oscillator Calibration of the K2? Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 RF Board Part 1 - Setting AGC Threshold
I am currently building K2 6233. Setting AGC Threshold - Manual states to turn R1 until pin 5 on U2 reads 3.8V. However, I can't get the voltage this high. When I turn R1, the voltage range is from 3.75V to 2.638V. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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] Questions for any K3 FTs
On 8/21/07, Brett gazdzinski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Its ALWAYS there, can someone have their TV on ALL the time? My dad does. He's always had the mindset that it gets less wear if you leave it on all the time. However, he's had amazing luck with TV's.. they run forever for him. 30 years from a TV with no repairs is pretty impressive. I leave my computers on all the time but I probably use them more frequently than most people. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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 - C75 missing?
On 8/22/07, sergio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > in building the k2, i found a spot for C75, but i don't see it > referenced in the doco anywhere.. Sergio, On page 73 of the manual, there's an "Uninstalled Components" section. C75 is listed here as "C75 (synthesizer area); supplied with K160RX". -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 - Confusing Chokes
I am in the process of building K2 #6233 and I'm confused with a few of the chokes. 1 - I'm having a hard time identifying RFC15 It's supposed to be "much smaller" than the other chokes and should be marked Brown-Black-Brown. I have a Brown-Black-Brown but it is the same size as all the other chokes. 2 - Does the color of the body matter? RFC4, RFC5, RFC8, RFC9, and RFC7 - Should all be green bodied but mine are tan bodied. Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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 - RF choke identification
On 8/23/07, sergio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > the last one i have is VERY small, and marked green-brown-green.. Sergio, I had the same problem. What you have here on this component is a resistor. It is R116 and 5.1 MOhm. Stick it on an ohm meter and see. It took me awhile to identify all the chokes. I feel your pain. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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] "lousy audio" ?
Speaking of Speakers... Anyone have experience with the Sounds Sweet Speaker? This was supposedly designed for the purposes we are complaining about. http://www.soundssweet.com/ -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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] "lousy audio" ?
On 8/25/07, Tom Hammond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If you wish to BUILD a custom K2 amplified speaker into an EC2 case, There's been a neat EC2 companion speaker article on Elecraft's site for quite awhile. It was built by VE6DRW. http://www.elecraft.com/TechNotes/SP2%20External%20Speaker%20for%20the%20K2.pdf I've been thinking about building one. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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] any suggestions? cheap qrp xcvr kits
On 8/27/07, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm looking at the Ten Tec 13xx series adn the MFJ Cub (93xxK series). > Both are under $100. The keying waveform on the MFJ (as per ARRL > review) looks like key click city to me (looks to be zero rise/fall > time). The Small Wonder Labs SW+ series of monoband rigs are much better performers than these two. They have a 35-40 kHz VFO. Best bang for the buck at $55 delivered. http://www.smallwonderlabs.com/swl_swp.htm Also check out the SST from Wilderness Radio: http://www.fix.net/~jparker/wilderness/sst.htm -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 - Alignment/Test Part II
Just completed assembly of the RF Board, Part II. Getting closer by the day! I have the counter probe on TP3 and measuring 12099 kHz as I should according to the manual. However, it is changing back and forth somewhat rapidly between 12099.28 and 12099.29 kHz. Is this normal or do I have something wrong with the PLL Reference Oscillator? Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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 - Alignment/Test Part II
Thanks to N6TR, N0SS, and W3FPR for their explanations and reassurances. I've just completed all of the Part II test/alignment procedures except for the Band Pass Filter Alignment. I'm ordering an N-Gen next week and may hold off on this alignment until it arrives. My 40-Meter dipole is currently coiled up under the bench waiting for helpers to come over and get it in the air. The only antenna up at the moment here is an indoor 6-Meter dipole. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 - Adjusting L34 with Spectrogram
Decided to try pre-aligning L34 using Spectrogram. However, I've never played with Spectrogram or anything of the like before. This screenshot shows the best Signal to Noise ratio I could come up with. Does this look about right? http://tinyurl.com/3bd3m2 Internal signal was found right at 7 MHz and I have FL1 (1.50) selected per the recommendation of KE0Z. The -53 dB spike at ~1152 Hz is oddly interesting to me, is this normal? Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Just drilled K2 #6233
Took a break from the slobbering iron and decided to take some heavy equipment to the K2 heatsink: http://tinyurl.com/35gb65 http://tinyurl.com/35uukm I used a punch instead of a drill so I could get a cleaner hole. The RCA jack is for a fixed level audio output circuit (W3FPR design) for feeding the computer when using digital modes. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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 - Adjusting L34 with Spectrogram
On 8/28/07, Michael J Carter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Could the weak(-53 dB) spike just be 2nd harmonic of the audio > fundamental spike? No, it was a spurious emission from something but I'm not sure what. My latest experiment of playing with L34 and SG is much cleaner: http://tinyurl.com/26hfrb AF Gain was set around 2-o'clock with very little gain on the line input level of the sound card as shown here: http://tinyurl.com/2dzho4 I can get rid of the noise completely as spectrogram sees it but the signal drops about -25 dB. I hear white noise along with the signal when spectrogram sees nothing. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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 - Adjusting L34 with Spectrogram
It looks like I goofed in my last screen captures. Here are some new shots, one for each filter setting, of my tweaking L34 with Spectrogram. 1.5 kHz Filter: http://tinyurl.com/2rla5d 700 Hz http://tinyurl.com/2k9p7f 400 Hz http://tinyurl.com/2lrr8p 200 Hz http://tinyurl.com/3dyj37 I haven't attempted to tune the filters yet as I am not yet finished construction. This is just initial adjustment of L34. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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] D-Connectors and DIN Connectors
and to nit-pick some of ya'll even more. What most folks, and even industry professionals call a DB-9. (typical computer connectors) are actually DE-9. DB-9 is a common misnomer for the DE-9 (a true DB-9 connector would have 9 pins in a connector the shape and size of a DB-25, the other 16 pins would just be missing). D-subminiature connectors were invented by ITT Cannon , part of ITT Corporation in 1952. Cannon's part-numbering system uses a D as the prefix for the whole series, followed by a letter denoting the shell size (A=15 pin, B=25 pin, C=37 pin, D=50 pin, E=9 pin), followed by the actual number of pins, followed by the gender (M=male, F=female). For example, DB25M denotes a D-sub with a 25-pin shell size and 25 male contacts. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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] Elecraft K3 shipping end August ??
On 8/29/07, Thom LaCosta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > And some folks who laid out just as much money are NOT that upset > about the delay and the lack of announcements Good things come to those who wait, patiently! -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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 - Adjusting L34 with Spectrogram
On 8/29/07, Don Wilhelm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You really should crank in a bit more soundcard gain - that will allow > you to see the noise floor across the entire screen rather than just in > the passband. That is often helpful in making an overall judgment. I'm going to experiment with a different soundcard as well. I'm currently using the 24-bit soundcard on my motherboard which is supposedly pretty good but still onboard sound and tasks the CPU more than I like. I have a SoundBlaster sitting here that may be a more capable candidate for this task. BTW, for a weak signal, this internally generated signal is very strong. I have a real hard time hearing the noise unless I crank the can down quite a bit. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Ten Minute Timer
On 8/29/07, David Pratt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What is the significance of ten minutes, Ron? Surely it doesn't take > that long to boil an egg ;-) One must ID every ten minutes so this is likely the case. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 40, Issue 34
On 8/29/07, David Ferrington, M0XDF <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Is RCA what I might know as a 'phono' socket? Yes. The word phono is an abbreviation of the word phonograph, because this connector was originally created to allow the connection of a phonograph turntable to a radio receiver, utilizing the radio as an amplifier. This setup was present in most radios manufactured in the 1930s onward by the Radio Corporation of America (RCA). -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Fwd: Haircuts TONIGHT! (QRP Barbershop)
-- Forwarded message -- From: Monty N5ESE <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Aug 29, 2007 5:11 PM Yikes?! Tonight! Please join us for the QRP Barbershop tonight (Wednesday) 9PM EDT (8 PM CDT, 7 PM MDT, 6 PM PDT). If you haven't participated in this unique QRP contest before, I think you'll be surprised how much fun you can have in this 2-hour contest. The Barbershop is partly "hunt" and partly "sprint", and a little more laid back than either. Exchange is RST SPC NAME POWER (559 TX MONTY 5W) Work "barbers" (stations with 'ESE' suffix) for bonus points. We should have about half-a-dozen on duty tonight. Work customers (other stations), too. Top scorer receives some handsome wall paper. Invariably, the winner skooches past the others with a mix of both barber and customer contacts. One barber transmits at QRPp level. In recognition of the skill it takes to pull him out of the noise, a one time bonus of 2500 points is offered for working this "Crewcut" barber. This time around, the crewcut barber is Joe, K5ESE, located in Lake Wylie, SC. Look for him! For those customers working QRPp, there are additional incentives. Our unique power multiplier levels the playing field. Also, work 3 different barbers while running 1 watt or less (for the entire contest), and get a special QRPp certificate. After the contest, use our convenient online AutoLog to report your activity. Details at: http://www.dit-dididit-dit.com/barbershop_contest.htm And don't forget that special 'ESE' sign-off: dit-dididit-dit (shave-and a hair-cut) dit-dit (two bits) 72, monty N5ESE Good advice from Mom: "Play Nice!" ;-) Monty Northrup, N5ESE (ex-N5FC) Austin, Texas e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] web page (ham): http://www.dit-dididit-dit.com web page (home): http://www.io.com/~maddog __ _ _/ \_/ \ /\/ _ \_ \ |/ /_) \/ZZZz || _ | / |\ /_) / | / \ \_ |_ | / \ \_ __ \ \_/ \_ (__) | / \ \___/ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Non-Standard RS232 Interface
On 8/29/07, David Ferrington, M0XDF <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So the K3 is a sexy radio? I'll go along with that! > Whatever turns you (or the rig) on. All four Elecraft rigs are sexy. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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] Why so many of these?
On 8/29/07, n4dsp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This is the fifth time today that I have received the reflector digest. Is > there something going on? Did you get a whole digest or are you referring to posts with digest in the subject header? Unfortunately, many digest readers on most reflectors rarely edit the subject before replying to messages in the digest they received. It's been going on since the beginning of reflectors and will continue til the end. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 - Extra capacitor "2.7C"
I just installed the last of the capacitors into the RF board. I happen to have a couple extra caps but I am also missing one cap. The missing cap is the 3.3 pF cap for C22 on the RF board. One of the extra caps is labeled "2.7C". I did a search of the PDF manual and cannot find a "2.7" cap anywhere in the K2 manual. The other extra cap is an 821. I should only have two 821's (C4 and C6). I have verified that C4 and C6 have the correct caps installed. Anyone have any ideas what this "2.7C" could be? Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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 - Extra capacitor "2.7C"
On 8/30/07, k4zm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I think if you check the errata sheet or the parts list you will find that > the 2.7 is the one you use for the 3.3PF This is always the first thing I do. However, I think there is a serious typo in my manual along with the current PDF manual on Elecraft's site. My parts list, along with the PDF version, says the value of "C22" is "pF)". Something has obviously been cutoff. However, the "Description" for "C22" reads "NPO, "2R7", "3", "3.3", or "3R3". No reference to 2.7 at all. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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 - Extra capacitor "2.7C"
Ok, this has been resolved. Thanks for all replies. It has been pointed out to me that "2R7" is 2.7. I still need to let Elecraft know about the typo in the Rev. G manual. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 - Wrong Q6 Driver?
I am at the point where I need to install the driver at Q6. The manual states that I should have a 2SC2166 for the driver. However, included with my K2 6233 is a 2SC5739. The parts list in Appendix A of my Rev G. manual does not list any alternatives. Anyone have any insight? Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Proper Crimper
What is the proper crimper to use for the female pins (E620022) used in Elecraft kits? Mouser part number would be wonderful. Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] My K2 is a Low Rider!
"All my friends know the low rider" Seriously. The front of my newly built K2 looks like a hot rod with dropped spindles installed. This thing is seriously slammed down in the weeds. I don't understand it but the rear feet are definitely taller than the front feet. How could I possibly screw up the simple installation of four feet? Has anyone else seen this? Heh. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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] My K2 is a Low Rider!
On 9/3/07, k4zm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It sounds like you have the bottom plate mounted 180 degrees out or have not > installed the bail assy. The bottom should be installed so that the bail > assy is located near the front of the K2. Also if mounted 180 degrees out I > don't think you can install the two screws in the middle of the bottom > cover. These are important in making the PLL a stable unit. Nope, everything is installed correctly. Bail was a pain to install but I finally got it installed just fine. It isn't off by much but noticeable when sitting flat on the desk. It's probably a 1/16th or 1/32nd shorter in the front but I haven't measured yet so maybe my eyes are playing a trick on me. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment
During the initial TX alignment of my K2, I can't seem to get the output power above 0.2W - it fluctuates between 0.1 and 0.2 and doesn't change as I adjust L1 and L2. I am, however, able to tune L1 and L2 for RX just fine. I am showing 350 mV at my dummy load so some RF seems to be getting through. I don't see any obvious soldering problems and T1 through T4 appear to be wound correctly. I have not done any signal tracing yet but initial voltage check of the driver and finals appear fine. However, I am concerned about the voltage of the drivers collector. It jumps up to 14V at transmit but it's supposed to be 13.3V. I have to go out and buy a new DMM so I can do signal tracing (my cheap DMM has fixed probes and I can't adapt them properly). Any other ideas before I dive into signal tracing? Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment
On 9/4/07, John Graf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > One thing you might try is a relay reset. Thanks John, this was one of the first things I tried. No luck. I've done most of the checks in the 155 section of the troubleshooting guide. I'm at a loss as everything appears to be fine. Back to it.. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment
On 9/4/07, Don Wilhelm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The quickest and IMHO the easiest way to find the problem is to build up > the RF Probe (the parts were included with your K2 kit). Yeah, I need to go buy a new DMM as I have no way to connect the RF probe to my current DMM. However, I just checked the ALC circuit and found that VPWR is reading high. It is reading 4.9V on pin 2 of U8 (control board) during key down. According to the manual, this indicates a potential problem in the RF detector stage. I'm going to poke around the detector a bit more and see if I can find any problems there. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment
Don and others, I just returned from buying a new DMM at RS and I didn't get very far in signal tracing the transmitter before I started getting some strange readings. In my previous email, I mentioned that VPWR was reading high at 4.9V. This can sometimes point to a problem in the RF output detector so I checked all the components here and didn't find anything wrong so, following the instructions, continued on with the signal tracing. Transmit Mixer, Buffer, Band-Pass Filter, T-R Switch section - I am finding some odd voltages here. Voltages that do not match the expected results listed. These are all key-down voltages. Xmit Mixer Output: 0.181 (Expected: 0.016) Buffer Output: 2.05 (Expected: 0.200) Band-Pass Filter Output: 0.444 (Expected: 0.030) T-R Switch #1 Output: 0.439 (Expected: 0.029) I am doing the signal tracing using 40M. Do I need to worry about these? Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment
On 9/4/07, Don Wilhelm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If you have little or no RF output Exactly, this is my problem. Continuing onward. > An added note - measure the RF voltage across your dummy load. I'm not seeing any RF voltage across the dummy load. I am only seeing about 350 mV of DC voltage across the DL1 on key-down. I have just completed the Pre-driver, Driver, and PA signal tracing. Things are very interesting here. Driver voltages are very high, especially the output voltage but the PA Inputs and Detector Input are very low. Pre-Driver Output: 1.841 V (Expected: 0.120 V) Driver Input: 0.355 V (Expected: 0.026 V) Driver Output: 8.04 V (Expected: 1.8 V) PA Input (Q7): 0.030 V (Expected: 0.38 V) PA Input (Q8): 0.002 V (Expected: 0.38 V) RF Detector Input: 0.040 V (Expected: 2.0 V) Does this mean I have a problem between the Driver and PA or do I have a different problem area due the the high output of the Driver? Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment
On 9/4/07, Don Wilhelm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You should have zero ohms between the end of R54 and the end > of R53 (the ends that are connected to the T2 winding) - if not, T2 > is not well tinned and soldered Well, I am showing 12 ohms so I guess I'll have to take another look at this bugger. Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment
Holy cow! I got it to work! It was definitely a improperly tinned green lead on T2. So much for buying pre-wound/tinned 'roids to save me some grief. Heh. Thanks Don. What a relief. Time to button it back up and continue 40M TX alignment. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment
On 9/4/07, Mychael Morohovich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I would like to offer that I do include a note with my K2 sets > instructing the builder not to pull the leads too tightly while > installing K2-T2. Hi Mychael. I didn't mean to sound insulting or belittle your service in anyway. However, looking back at the email and thinking about how quickly I wrote it, I can see how it can be construed as such. So please accept my apologies. The incorrect installation of T2 was definitely my fault by pulling the leads too tight. However, had I taken to time to wind and tin the toroids myself, I may have been a bit more patient with their actual installation as well. Who knows though, maybe not. Thanks again. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 #6233 Aligned and finished but some questions...
K2 #6233 is now aligned and mostly completed. With the power knob fully clockwise, I am getting 15.5 to 16W on 80, 40, and 30 meters. However, as I go up in frequency, current drain increases and power out decreases. On 10M, power output is ~12.8W but it is drawing about 3A of current. I know lower power output is usually experienced on 10M but the high current bothers me a bit. Should I be concerned? Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: K2 #6233 Aligned and finished but some questions...
Well, I think I answered my own question. I keep forgetting that the K2 is only rated to 10W output. On 10M with the control set for 10W out, I am showing 10W out with a current draw of 2.56A. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Happy Family
When you go to a Chinese Restaurant and see "Happy Family" on the menu, this, unfortunately, is not what they are referring to: http://tinyurl.com/3yf5pt Note: I may be one of the few who appreciate the humor in this so don't mind me, I've been building mini-modules all day and may be in need of a break. I think the W1 is next on my list. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Hey buddy, can you spare a 78L06? (New England/East Coast)
Anyone here in New England, or relatively close by USPS standards, have a spare 78L06 they could throw in the mail to me please? I'll gladly stick a few green backs in the mail for postage and the part. I just pulled a bonehead move while putting together my Elecraft K2 noise blanker and need a replacement. The last time I ordered a spare part from Elecraft, it took 8 days to get here by snail mail. Mouser only wants .28 cents for the part but wants to charge me $6.95 for shipping. I don't really need anything else from them at the moment to justify the cost. Elecraft usually sticks parts like 78L06's on the anti-static pad with microprocessors. However, this time they tricked me and threw it in with all the 2N3906's and put a 2N7000 on the anti-static pad instead. During my hasty inventory process, I must have missed it and installed the 78L06 where the 7000 should have gone. So when it came time to install the 78L06 and all I could find was the 2N7000, I said "damn!". I was almost able to salvage the part but a leg broke on me. I can blame Elecraft all I want but it's my fault 100% for not paying attention and assuming. Many thanks. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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] New Elecraft rigs...
People today seem to want everything to be smaller (except for their big screen TV's). Everything is becoming smaller, not bigger. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: [neqrp] Hey buddy, can you spare a 78L06? (New England/East Coast) {01}
Thanks to all who have replied, I've found one. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2: USB to Serial for Rig Control
USB to serial adapters are a dime a dozen and not all chipsets in them are the same. Is anyone using one successfully for rig control via the KIO2 interface? If so, which brand and model are you using? My single serial port is currently being used for PTT keying for data modes and it's not broke so I don't want to fix it. *grin* I'd also rather not tie up my last PCI slot with a dual port serial adapter. Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K2 -- USB to Serial for Rig Control
On 9/11/07, Clark Macaulay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What is the KUSB option for the K3? It's nothing more than your typical USB to Serial (DB9) dongle. Not all USB to serial adapters have a chipset that works properly for our needs. Howver, Elecraft has done the appropriate testing to ensure the one they provide will work with the K3. It should work fine for the K2 as well. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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: USB to Serial for Rig Control
On 9/11/07, Julian G4ILO <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You may not even need the PTT control. I use MixW for data modes and > it supports software PTT by sending a CAT command. I presume you are talking about the "virtual keying", as Elecraft calls it, feature using the 'KY' command to key the K2? Unfortunately, very very very few programs make use of this feature. I wish more would. I am very picky about the software I use and it'd be hard to pry my fingers away from them. I use N1MM for RTTY operating and rig control while contesting. N1MM does not support "virtual keying". For casual operating, I used the DX Lab suite for digital operating, rig control, and logging. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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] How do I unsubscribe?
On 9/11/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Any information how to remove myself from the list would be greatly > appreciated. At the bottom of every message, you will find a link to the website where you can maintain your subscription. You think you get a lot of email, I'm probably subscribed to about 20 email reflectors and get over 2000 emails a day. I use the power of my email client to ease the task by creating filters to put them in appropriate folders and to take care of spam. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: [Mw] Male SMA chassis connectors
On 9/11/07, Loren Moline WA7SKT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am looking for a supplier for male SMA chassis connectors... > either 2 or 4 hole type. Anyone know where to order? Thanks! Surplus Sales offers two kinds: http://www.surplussales.com/Connectors/SMA-2.html -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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] How do I unsubscribe?
On 9/12/07, Craig Rairdin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > There will always be users at every level, from n00bs to h4x0rz. and we must not forget the 31337 h4x0rz.. especially the self-proclaimed type. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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] Final payment for K3 order
Uillean pipes for me please. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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: USB to Serial for Rig Control
Several folks recommended bargain USB to Serial adapters that are based on the ProLific chipset. So, I figured I try one out... for $9 what the heck. It works fine for both rig control and CW/PTT keying. HOWEVER, it is a big noise generator. Holy cow. My S-meter jumps by 2 points when I insert this device into the USB port on the front of my PC. I have yet to try connecting it to one of my rear, motherboard mounted, USB ports. I'm hopeful it will help but not counting on it. Check out this waterfall display and you can clearly see where the adapter is inserted. http://tinyurl.com/2hzyl3 I think I will end up investing in a multiport serial adapter for my PCI slot instead. heh. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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: USB to Serial for Rig Control
On 9/14/07, David Fleming <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Is the noise constant or only when the software is polling the radio? I had The noise is constant as soon as the adapter is plugged into the USB port and before I even connect the rig to the adapter. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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: USB to Serial for Rig Control
On 9/14/07, Simon Brown (HB9DRV) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Try a ferrite - usually works. I have two snap-together split beads, one on each end of the cable, and it doesn't do anything to the noise. This adapter is junk. heh. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] XV50: Building my first XV
Are the Elecraft XV's any more difficult to build than a K2? To my surprise and limited skills, I was able to build my K2 along with several options successfully with only minor difficulties. My soldering job isn't the cleanest in the world but the rig works as spec'd. However, with that said, I could see my soldering improving as I progressed from stage to stage. My biggest problem is feeding too much solder into the joint. I think I need to switch to a smaller diameter solder. I'd like to procure an XV50 around the first week of October. However, this will be cutting it close time wise for it's intended purpose; the 50MHz Sprint on October 20th. However, this shouldn't be much of a problem as I am currently disabled and have more time than I know what to do with lately. Thanks for any feedback. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2.100.ssb.at sn 6194
On 9/20/07, Carey Magee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Now to start buying! Beware, once you start buying it may be hard to stop as I am finding out. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] XV: Coax for interfacing
Well, I took the plunge and bought an unopened XV50 kit along with a K60XV from a user on this reflector. Thanks to all who replied to my previous post. Now, regarding the coax interconnects between the K60XV and XV units. Can I use mini-coax such as RG-316 for these low power interconnects or should I go with something beefier because of the higher frequencies involved especially when I go to add 222 or 432? I'm merely asking because I already have a fair amount of RG-316 on hand including the appropriate BNC connectors. However, I have no problem paying for the right stuff if it is an issue. The XV50, and future XV's will always be located right next to, or under, the K2. Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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] XV: Coax for interfacing
On 9/20/07, Ron D'Eau Claire <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The signals between the XV and your K2 are all below 30 MHz, no matter which > transverter you are using. Ya know, I'm an idiot. I just realized that after posting. I feel real stupid now. Heh. Thanks Ron. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX Audio
On 9/20/07, Fred (FL) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This laptop has most every program known - but > whatever the "Rx Sound" file is - Windows XP > never heard of the file type, and will not allow > it to be played here? Very odd Fred. It's in MP3 format which Windows Media Player should be able to play by default which it does for me. Hmm. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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] K0SS CW to RTTY QSO
On 9/23/07, David Ferrington, M0XDF <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks all, I have a mentor and I'm using K4FON's Morse trainer - just need > to put the time in. Man, this K3 frenzy is causing everyone to screw up callsigns lately. Hah! It's Tom, N0SS and Ray, G4FON's awesome CW trainer. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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 headphone jack
I think there is confusion to what the problem part is. The headphone jack seems like a proven part. However, from what I have gathered in reading the archives, the external speaker jack is the jack that has the most failures. I know mine on 6233 has been crap since day one. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KIO2 Daisy Chaining
This may seem like a stupid question but I thought I'd ask before I warm up the slobbering iron. I'm in the process of building my first Elecraft transverter. I'm going to need to modify my existing serial cable for interfacing it to the K2. I'm ultimately planning on interfacing all four transverters along with a KPA100 w/ KAT100 mounted together in an EC2. Can I go ahead and make up the daisy chain KIO2 cable now with all options in mind? Will everything work properly with some of the connectors not connected to anything? I'd much rather build one cable now than having to keep modifying the same cable as I add options. Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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] KIO2 Daisy Chaining
On 9/26/07, Don Wilhelm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Keep the total cable length to less than 6 feet for reliable > operation - actually try to keep the length to the minimum feasible. Thanks Don, I hear ya. My longest run will be for PC interfacing which doesn't use the AUXBUS. I was .planning on ~16" ea. for the KPA100 run and the first XV and then 10" to each additional XV for a total of 62". The XV's will be stacked on top of each other so I could likely go even shorter but the cables become harder to work with, for me anyway, when they get much shorter. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters - need info (OT?)
There is nothing like working Europe on 6M when such an opening results here in New England. I will likely always have 6M capability in the shack, it is a fun band. There can be openings in the Winter-time but they are much, much more rare than the summer time. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters - need info (OT?)
Don't forget, we have a 6M Sprint coming up on October 20th. http://svhfs.org/fall_sprint_rules.htm Activity is historically sparse for this contest, only 17 logs were submitted in 2006. However, that's no excuse to not get on the air and make some noise. I'll be on with my puny 20W from the XV50 with no expectations other than to make at least one QSO. If more, all the better. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ 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] WTB K102
On 9/27/07, Sam Morgan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Anyone have a K102 they would like to sell? You must be referring to a KIO2. IO as in Input/Output. No such beast as a K102. Just an FYI. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] k3 weekly update
On 9/27/07, Mark Bayern <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Copied from the 9/18 K3 update, written by Eric: and here is what happens when you put it through the Jive Translator: "Wayne and ah' discussed da damn schedule and our jimmey issues today. Slap mah fro! While we bod felt dat we may start shippin' in two weeks, we agreed we should add some week t'dat and conservatively set da damn official K3 fust ship date fo' Monday Oct 8d." -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] k3 weekly update
On 9/27/07, Jim Wiley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Can we please have no more of this? Some of you need to lighten up, it was ONE post. There is way too much whining about the K3 on the reflector. Many need to learn some patience and just chill. The K3 will get here when it gets here. If someone can't make fun of the situation every once in a while, what the heck? You guys sure can put up with the whining. .. and that is all I have to say about that. I will return you to your whining and questions about things already answered in the archives and in the FAQ. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: k3 weekly update
Seeing how many of you assume I am a racist for translating some of Eric's last announcement into Jive, let me also offer up a Swedish Chef translation Hopefully, this will prove that I make fun of everyone equally and, therefore, can no way be a racist. Swedish Chef: "Veyne-a und I deescoossed zee schedoole-a und r oopee issooes tudey. Vheele-a ve-a but felt thet ve-a mey stert sheepping in tvu veeks, ve-a egreed ve-a shuoold edd a veek tu thet und cunserfeteefely set zee ooeeciel K3 furst sheep dete-a fur Mundey Ooct 8t. Bork Bork Bork!" Note to Eric and Wayne, no need to scold me.. I won't do anything like this again. *grin* Meanwhile, I suggest to several people, that they go out and rent Airplane - The Movie, and see if June Cleaver should also be called a racist for speaking Jive. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ 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] APP Question
On 9/27/07, Edward Dickinson, III <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Is there a standard for the arrangement in the installation of Anderson > Power Poles per chassis orientation? I.e., colors - left/right...lugs - > up/down. Yes. Almost all amateur radio applications using APP's tend to follow the same standard. Here is a good URL: http://www.scc-ares-races.org/hardware/andersonpp.html -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] k3 weekly update
On 9/27/07, Thom LaCosta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > H, guess the UPS web site doesn't know about the holiday... > maybe we should tell them? 'tis not a holiday according to FedEx as well: http://www.fedex.com/us/services/holidayschedule.html -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ 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] Best band for low cost DXing?
I too would like to know why 20M wasn't considered by the OP. 20M is a great, easy, and cheap band to get on and make lots of DX contacts especially during a contest weekend. A simple halfwave dipole can be constructed for a very low cost, sometimes free if you scrounge, and work well at 30 to 35'. Most people frown upon contests every weekend but get on the air during a contest and you'll have DXCC in no time flat. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ 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
