Re: [Elecraft] Newbie

2004-09-13 Thread Ian J Maude
On Sun, 2004-09-12 at 23:25, Paul Saville wrote: http://www.elecraft.com/KDSP2/kdsp2.htm Listen to the two .wav audio files on the above page before you decide. There is a marked improvement in copy, especially for the SSB example. There is another benefit of the KDSP unit. I notices whilst

[Elecraft] Re: 80M Preamp

2004-09-13 Thread Tom Whiteside
One thing to try is using the K2 preamp with the receive antenna.I found that worked really well on Beverages here and was virtually invulnerable to the birdies and other IMD effects that my ICE preamp had. May not be enough for you but worth a try.. Tom Whiteside N5TW Georgetown, TX

[Elecraft] LF preamps

2004-09-13 Thread David Douglass
Thanks to all who replied on this. I've ordered a dual band 160/80 from Array solutions, but will also have a go at a couple of the suggested circuits (now where will I find a 2N5109 in Australia ??) Cheers David, VK2NU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

Re: [Elecraft] Re Newbie (about NB)

2004-09-13 Thread Rich McCabe
Well it appears my NB is probably working but does not doing anything with my type of noise based on everyones comments. As I mentioned, I miss the NB on the Pegasus. Maybe Elecraft will come out with another type of blanker for those of us with just atmospheric noise :) Until then, I will

Re: [Elecraft] LF preamps

2004-09-13 Thread Larry Phipps
Try Futurelec. The '5109 has strong IMD performance, but you'll probably find that it doesn't have enough gain by itself (about 11dB max). The only devices I've found after building dozens of circuits that have equivalent IMD performance and high gain (20dB) are the Gali series MMICs from

Re: [Elecraft] LF preamps

2004-09-13 Thread Larry Phipps
If you're interested, there's a schematic of my phased array preamp at http://www.telepostinc.com/Files/N8LP-preamp.jpg Larry N8LP - Original Message - From: David Douglass To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 7:22 AM Subject: [Elecraft] LF preamps Thanks

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for 40 meters 13th of September 2004

2004-09-13 Thread Art-W6KY
Hey Kevin, I found out why I was weaker than usual. I was Mobile, in motion, with an outbacker on the trunk lip mount. Well usually that Diamond mount has a little 2 ft 2 meter Hamstick. The big Outbacker with 70 MPH of windload caused it to ratchet down to horzintal. It was sticking straight out

Re: [Elecraft] LF preamps

2004-09-13 Thread Larry Phipps
Hi Bob, If it's OK with you, I'll also send this to the list in case others are interested. I am semi-retired, I do consulting work now. Most of the projects are freebies, including all the software, although I have done some specialized programs for individuals in terms of remote control

[Elecraft] Minnesota Elecraft Enthusiasts- we need you!

2004-09-13 Thread Lisa Jones - Elecraft Sales
he HAMFESTminnesota and Computer Expo is coming up October 23, 2004. I have had a few offers for help, but we will need a few more. Elecraft would love to have representation at the show. We cannot personally attend, but if any Elecraft enthusiasts in the area are willing to show off your rigs

Re: [Elecraft] led only showing dot

2004-09-13 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Check to make sure you do not have the K2 menu item OPT = 'Batt' mode. That mode overrides the bar mode and places it in dot mode. You want OPT = Perf. 73, Eric Henning V. Mikkelsen wrote: Hello all I have a peculiar failure on the LED bar. It is only showing dot even when it is put in