RE: [Elecraft] List of Popular K2 User Modifications?

2006-05-12 Thread Petr Ouředník
Don, thank You very much for very usefull link with the K2-mods list. I would like to ask if its possible to find somewhere the simillar list for K1 also? Thank You for help to all folks, Petr OK1RP Původní zpráva Od: Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] Předmět:

[Elecraft] K1 s/n 1031 has new home

2006-05-12 Thread Petr Ouředník
Dears, I am happy to throw up that K1-4 s/n 1031 has the new home in Czech Republic. Little baby arrived safely today morning and should be QRV 40/30/20/15m including the KAT1 and KNB1. Also I would like to many thanks to all who sent me info how to build the 160m band module specially to

RE: [Elecraft] List of Popular K2 User Modifications?

2006-05-12 Thread Don Wilhelm
Petr, As far as I know, there is no comparable list of mods for the K1, but then as far as I know, there are fewer mods to the K1. I and a few others have put a K1 on 160 meters and there is at least 1 K1 that tunes on 10 meters, and as I recall someone actually added sideband to a K1 (my memory

[Elecraft] Manual

2006-05-12 Thread Eduardo Jacob
Hello I have been given the opportunity to purchase a 2nd hand Howes swb30 VSWR meter. I have the PCB nicely populated, the meter and the potentiometer. I miss the instruction manual to add them, to calibrate and to use it. Does anybody have it and send it scanned to me?. Best regards

[Elecraft] N2CQ QRP Contest Calendar: May 13 - June 14, 2006

2006-05-12 Thread Ken Newman
~~ N2CQ QRP CONTEST CALENDAR May 13 - June 14, 2006 ~~ VK/trans-Tasman Contests (80 M Ph) ... QRP Category May 13, 0800z to 1400z Rules:

[Elecraft] Adventurous QRPers needed

2006-05-12 Thread Ron
This is for all of you who love to go out and get away portable, QRP. I am a person who has become involved in ultra marathon running. For those of you who aren't familiar. Ultra marathons are anything over 26.2 miles (marathon distance). They are usually 100 mile races, with 50 mile distance

RE: [Elecraft] Adventurous QRPers needed

2006-05-12 Thread EricJ
Gee, very long hours over 2 days, difficult working conditions, no pay or recognition, and $3.50 gas to support a tiny handful of people who intentionally put themselves at risk...I'm surprised hams aren't lined up around the block for this one, Ron. Eric KE6US Lazy Ham www.ke6us.com

[Elecraft] FM??

2006-05-12 Thread Richard Kent
Just was wondering it the folks at Elecraft are thinking, or working on an FM add on for the K2. Or a separate FM radio. I have been interested in space communication and a FM radio with small tuning steps is not easy to find. Transverters and a good IF radio exist, Just no FM. Any thoughts??

RE: [Elecraft] Adventurous QRPers needed

2006-05-12 Thread Darwin, Keith
Aw, Eric, I was just getting excited about supporting the thing 'til you went and brought reality back into the picture (LOL!!!) Actually, I'd think a K2/SSB/ATU/Battery would be a great rig for this sort of thing. Put up an NVIS antenna for 40 or 80 and away you go. Of course, what do you do

Re: [Elecraft] Adventurous QRPers needed

2006-05-12 Thread Bob Baxter
On 5/12/06, Ron [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It has come to my attention that Ultra Marathons have difficulty getting support from ham radio. Most of this reason is laziness. I don't know how it is now but 15 years ago, when I lived in Utah, I worked the Wasatch 100 Miler with the Salt Lake ARC

RE: [Elecraft] List of Popular K2 User Modifications?

2006-05-12 Thread K. Rice
Here are some URLS for the K1 sideband mod. Thread (tnx ve3mcf): http://www.qsl.net/ve3mcf/elecraft_reflect/K1_Mod_SSB_Reception.txt Giuliano's K1 web page: http://it.geocities.com/giulianoi0cg/k1_page.html K1 SSB mod PDF: http://it.geocities.com/giulianoi0cg/k1ssbmod_ed2.pdf I haven't done

Re: [Elecraft] List of Popular K2 User Modifications?

2006-05-12 Thread Sam Morgan
K. Rice wrote: Here are some URLS for the K1 sideband mod. snip Giuliano's K1 web page: http://it.geocities.com/giulianoi0cg/k1_page.html K1 SSB mod PDF: http://it.geocities.com/giulianoi0cg/k1ssbmod_ed2.pdf who says the K1 part of this Elecraft group is small? we managed to cause this:

Re: [Elecraft] List of Popular K2 User Modifications?

2006-05-12 Thread Sam Morgan
Sam Morgan wrote: K. Rice wrote: Here are some URLS for the K1 sideband mod. snip Giuliano's K1 web page: snip Sorry, this site is temporarily unavailable! Here is a working url for the K1 mods that I found in the K1_Mod_SSB_Reception.txt, seems they are in .doc form I wonder if these

Re: [Elecraft] Adventurous QRPers needed

2006-05-12 Thread Ron
I don't know how it is now but 15 years ago, when I lived in Utah, I worked the Wasatch 100 Miler with the Salt Lake ARC and there seemed to be no shortage of volunteers willing to drive several miles up in the mountains and stay to the end. All you need is an active club. Bob Baxter aa7eq

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Mojo /PM

2006-05-12 Thread Stephen Brandt
Hi Gang, When going into Bear Country, besides the pepper spray, take two sticks. Bang them together at frequent intervals and shout hi bear. Let them know that you are coming. You are much better off. 73, Steve Brandt N7VS Portland, Oregon Last night I finally got

[Elecraft] K2 for sale

2006-05-12 Thread Fred Bergsma
For Sale K2 Serial 1710. latest firmware KSB2 KNB2 KAT2 KIO2 It is wired for a MC60A mike with excellent audio reports. The Microphone (with the original box and manual) could be made available if desired. With family in California and New York, shipping to the USA is not a problem. Price is

RE: [Elecraft] Adventurous QRPers needed

2006-05-12 Thread Tom Skinner
Gee Ron, I'm just guessing, here, but I imagine there might be the odd ham who would be somewhat put off being called lazy just because he chose to enjoy his hobby his way. And while I'm at it, starting out with a statement like that seems like a poor way to gin up interest. 73, Tom, KJ3D

[Elecraft] Where are you at Dayton 2006?

2006-05-12 Thread RJD
It would be great for attendees to Dayton to find kit vendors, vendors, and etc. by putting the booth no. and product name as part of the subject line. This would allow their booth no. and product name to be piggyed-back in all replies and forwards. This will make the attendees reference

[Elecraft] Re: Adventurous QRPers needed

2006-05-12 Thread John Harper
It has come to my attention that Ultra Marathons have difficulty getting support from ham radio. Most of this reason is laziness. In my case, it would be apathy for both your project and your attitude. John Harper AE5X Portable QRP: http://www.ae5x.com

Re: [Elecraft] Adventurous QRPers needed

2006-05-12 Thread nr5a
I for one am not lazy and love to go portable.. but can't because of health. I have diebetics, leg ulcers, and the past 2 years has been pure hell for me. Some days I'm doing good just to get from one room to the next. This summer I at least hope to go out on the deck and set up a semi-portable

RE: [Elecraft] Adventurous QRPers needed

2006-05-12 Thread Steven Pituch
Hi Ron and all, The MS 150 bike races down here I think draw over 10,000 people and are two days. One my son (W2MBY) and myself (W2MY) participated in for comms was from Houston to Austin. It takes a lot of planning, and a large part of the course is in a no-mans land, but the race organization

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Adventurous QRPers needed

2006-05-12 Thread Fred Jensen
For the record, local hams have been supporting the Western States Endurance Run (the very first 100 miler) with communications for many years. Starts in Squaw Valley CA (~6,000) feet, climbs over the summit at 9,000', and finishes at the stadium at Placer High School in Auburn at 1,200'.

RE: [Elecraft] Re: Adventurous QRPers needed

2006-05-12 Thread Dan Barker
Well, I must be lazy then. If I have to go 100 miles, I'm taking my bicycle; I'm not going to run. And I'm not going to rush it either. I'll take at least 5 hours to do it, usually a bit more. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Elecraft] NEw KX1 #1464

2006-05-12 Thread Sam Joseph
Hi Guys, I am flying high. I got my KX1 on Wednesday and have it working two days later. It is a very easy build and seems to be a great rig. I worked 3 guys already and didn't even have the tuner built for the antenna yet. I decided to get the KX1 because I liked my K2 so much. I really

[Elecraft] New KX1 #1464

2006-05-12 Thread Sam Joseph
Hi Guys, I received my new KX1 Wednesday and have it working two days later. I thought I would buy the KX1 cause I liked the K2 so much. I really like this little pocket radio. It is fantastic. Seems to be a great receiver - very easy to tune out the noise and adjacent stations. I worked 3

[Elecraft] Finding ELECRAFT at DAYTON...

2006-05-12 Thread Tom Hammond
Going to Dayton this year? Looking for Elecraft? You can find a AMP to the Elecraft booths at: www.n0ss.net/elecraft_at_dayton.pdf NOTE: The spaces in the link above are UNDERSCORES, NOT blanks. 73, Tom N0SS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

Re: [Elecraft] Morse Radio Project Update

2006-05-12 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, I would like to update everyone on Morse's Radio Project. If you are not interested, please just press the delete button. I found out that Diana is a distant cousin of Samuel Morse a couple times removed. But she is still a Morse that did pass her testing for the Tech Plus license.

[Elecraft] Edinburgh recon

2006-05-12 Thread drew.neve
As I mentioned in an earlier posting, I'm heading to Scotland soon for my leave. I've got a couple radio-related things to pick up. I'll be flying into Edinburgh. I'm not looking for anything too in-depth: a small screwdriver (I've got that KX1 on which to align the trimmer capacitors), a

RE: [Elecraft] NEw KX1 #1464

2006-05-12 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Sam wrote: I am flying high. I got my KX1 on Wednesday and have it working two days later. It is a very easy build and seems to be a great rig. I worked 3 guys already and didn't even have the tuner built for the antenna yet. I decided to get the KX1 because I liked my K2 so much. I really

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Adventurous QRPers needed

2006-05-12 Thread Ron
This has been great. Found out that the hams in Colorado are extremely active in supporting Ultra's. In fact, they do support the Hardrock...Oh, the Hardrock...toughest 100 miler there is. Got to be some tough hams to support that. I lust for the Hardrock one day... I'm so glad Western

RE: [Elecraft] KX1 Mojo /PM

2006-05-12 Thread EricJ
You better have something to feed them. Conga lines make bears very hungry. Eric KE6US -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stephen Brandt Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2006 9:49 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Mojo /PM

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Adventurous QRPers needed [END of thread]

2006-05-12 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Guys, Let's tone this down and end this direction for the thread. As always, personal attacks directed towards list members are not allowed on the list. Now, back to the lab... :-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft list moderator You wrote: It has come to my attention that Ultra Marathons

Re: [Elecraft] Finding ELECRAFT at DAYTON...[Booths 196-197-198]

2006-05-12 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
And we're at inside booths 196-197-198. 73, Eric Tom Hammond wrote: Going to Dayton this year? Looking for Elecraft? You can find a AMP to the Elecraft booths at: www.n0ss.net/elecraft_at_dayton.pdf NOTE: The spaces in the link above are UNDERSCORES, NOT blanks. 73, Tom N0SS

RE: [Elecraft] Re: Adventurous QRPers needed

2006-05-12 Thread Wes Linscott
I must be REALLY lazy then. If I have to go 100 miles, I'm taking my Toyota! :-) Wes W1LIC From: Dan Barker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Re: Adventurous QRPers needed Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 17:39:03 -0400 Well, I must be lazy

RE: [Elecraft] KX1 Mojo /PM

2006-05-12 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Eric, KE6US wrote: You better have something to feed them. Conga lines make bears very hungry. Funny, but Steve, N7VS, comments are quite true! The best way to avoid bears is to help them avoid us. In bear country, one of the most dangerous things one can do is take a

Re: [Elecraft] Finding ELECRAFT at DAYTON...

2006-05-12 Thread Tom Hammond
Hi Van: N0SS wrote: Going to Dayton this year? Looking for Elecraft? You can find a AMP to the Elecraft booths at: www.n0ss.net/elecraft_at_dayton.pdf NOTE: The spaces in the link above are UNDERSCORES, NOT blanks. Van wrote: Heh heh, AMP --Freudian slip, Tom Whoops! Nah...

RE: [Elecraft] Where are you at Dayton 2006?

2006-05-12 Thread RJD
Now I can make a list of booth nos. and products and save steps for those I definitely and positively have to visit. Thanks Tom on your idea of a map with labels. And ALL of this done prior to leaving home if the information becomes available on the SUBJECT line. 73, Dick, NJ9K

[Elecraft] KIO2 Programmers's Reference manual

2006-05-12 Thread Robert Tellefsen
Is there anyone out there who has had experience programming functions from a logging program to the KIO2/K2? I want to set up some instructions under an F key in TR LOG, and I'd like to talk with someone who has done such things. Thanks and 73 Bob N6WG