Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Products

2006-05-24 Thread Jack Brindle
Why would you lose out on the wattmeter? The power (forward and reflected) is derived from an on-board coupler and calculations are done in the KAT's MCU. VRFdet doesn't have anything to do with that. On May 24, 2006, at 10:15 AM, Leigh L Klotz, Jr. wrote: I wish it were possible to use the

Re [Elecraft] DX News and two questions

2006-05-24 Thread Sverre Holm
-- Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 00:13:12 +0300 From: Bekir Kemal Ataman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is it possible at all to work from a train in motion? de TA2RX - Merhebe Bekir, Yes, you can operate from a train, see LA5XOA's story from last year about LA1TRAIN - LA9TRAIN

Re: Re [Elecraft] DX News and two questions

2006-05-24 Thread Alexandra Carter
Yes, 2-meters is no problem, HF may be a bit harder but not impossible. Our trains here are kinda noisy though, I swear some of those cars have square wheels! 73 de Alex NS6Y On May 24, 2006, at 12:17 AM, Sverre Holm wrote: -- Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 00:13:12

RE: [Elecraft] 80-m KX1 QSOs?

2006-05-24 Thread Goerg, Michael
Hi, Sure, though my 80m-antenna is only a HamStick at my balcony. In EMEA there is often the possibility to have some fine QSOs around 3540-3580. CW speed is low (often abt. 12 wpm), so good to have some relaxing contacts. Even with the limited antenna reports are within 539-579. 73 de Michael,

[Elecraft] New Elecraft Products

2006-05-24 Thread Craig D. Smith
I'm not interested in the amps, although they look great and hope that they are a big success. I really enjoy the test equipment kits such as the XG-2 and noise source. Hopefully more specialized small test equipment such as this can be done w/o a really large RD commitment. Of the big projects

[Elecraft] K3 or K2-B (New Elecraft Products)

2006-05-24 Thread Darwin, Keith
-Original Message- From: Craig D. Smith Of the big projects being discussed, the K3 is the only one that captures my interest and enthusiasm. -- Funny you mention a K3. I was thinking about it this morning. After using the K2 for a bit I find my need for a

[Elecraft] Excellent!! (KPA800/1500 pricing evolutionary forces within ourcontrol)

2006-05-24 Thread Darwin, Keith
Now THAT sounds promising. I too am a low-budget ham (contrary to my wife's opinion). For me $2000 and above is out of reach. But, if Elecraft builds a great full featured, full priced amp and then brings out a Q$P (that's QRP for dollars) version of it that gives basic solid 800 watts out -

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Products

2006-05-24 Thread Tom Althoff
As long as we are dreaming...I wish the KPA800 photo had a K2 or some other way of determining the size/dimentions. If the KPA800/1500 is not much larger than a Ten-Tec Orion then I would love to see a K3 that matched the amp in size. Make it modular and expandable. Have slots on the

Re: [Elecraft] What's Happening at the Elecraft Dayton Booth? NewProducts, Building Demo, T-Shirts, Amp and More.

2006-05-24 Thread Tom Althoff
Eric - When can I buy an EC8 enclosure (based upon the KPA800 cabinet) to begin my home brew K3? ;) - Original Message - From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Augie (Gus) Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net; [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 on 80 meters from KL7CW

2006-05-24 Thread Bruce Grubbs
Hi Rick, I've been usinga 52 ft wire with 50 ft counterpoise on 80. I forget the SWR now but the KXAT1 tunes it on all four bands. I grew up in AK- the last four year on Annette Island near Ketchikan. 72, Bruce N7CEE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Products

2006-05-24 Thread JT Croteau
Speaking of test equipment, I'd like to see Elecraft come out with a real QRP watt meter at a decent price. Something small that can be taken to the field and can read 1 mW up to 20W. The OHR QRP watt meter is nice but too big for the trail and a bit on the expensive side IMO. I think a watt

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Products

2006-05-24 Thread Larry Phipps
Just my $0.02, but I think there is a problem looming for Elecraft as it concerns a new radio. The next logical step in terms of performance is a contest grade K3 with SO2R capability to match the new amps. The major problem with this is that is not compatible with a kit... IMHO. I just

Re: [Elecraft] Begali contacts - old thread reprise...

2006-05-24 Thread n3drk
I've had all of the Begali keys, and helped a bunch of others with theirs. When we got them, the gap had to be changed often, close one day, not so close the next. I had a conversation with Bob Crane (W8SX, not Col. Hogan,) who learned me that the contacts should be slightly It is not learned

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Products

2006-05-24 Thread Larry Phipps
Check out my LP-300 digital handheld wattmeter kit at www.telepostinc.com. Also, for base station use, my LP-100 digital vector wattmeter kit was a huge success at Dayton. The LP-300 is accurate for power and SWR from 10 mW to 120W. The LP-100 is good from 50 mW to the legal limit. 73,

RE: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Products

2006-05-24 Thread Darwin, Keith
Yes, a watt meter that is the right level for the K2 for less than $100 would be great! I'm currently using my Palstar meter which I have wired backwards. The reflected scale then gives me QRP resolution for measuring forward power. Of course my ability to measure SWR is gone but at 5 or 10

RE: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Products

2006-05-24 Thread Don Wilhelm
JT, The Elecraft KAT2, KAT1, KXAT1, KAT100 and KAT100 already contain wattmeters, so if you have one of these in your station, you do have a wattmeter buit in - no need to carry a separate wattmeter, particularly for the trail. Of course, if you are using a non-Elecraft QRP rig, then the need is

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Products

2006-05-24 Thread Larry Phipps
My LP-300 has a peak power mode with a peak-hold display on the numerical readout. It also has fast analog bargraphs for power and SWR that can follow voice peaks. It shows accurate SWR down to about 10 mW forward power. It runs on a 9V Duracell or Lithium battery, or external 12v. Larry

[Elecraft] K2 power output measurement accuracy?

2006-05-24 Thread Darwin, Keith
My K2 and my watt meter do not agree. When I set the K2 power output at 5 watts I get almost 10 according to the external watt meter. Setting K2 power output at about 12 watts gives something between 15 and 20 out on the external meter. At settings above about 13 watts on the K2 knob, I get the

Re: [Elecraft] Who is P40A?

2006-05-24 Thread Lou Laderman
Up-to-date DX news is easy to come by and free. Although some bulletins are pay subscription based, I wouldn't agree that most require a paid subscription. Here are links to 4 excellent and free email/internet based DX bulletins: OPDX: http://www.papays.com/opdx.html DX News Letter:

Re: [Elecraft] K2 power output measurement accuracy?

2006-05-24 Thread Curt
I tried TWO good watt meters on the K2 and I found that the K2 is NOT accurate. The ONLY place I found it to be accurate is at exactly two watts. I also found that my K2/100 will go down to 100 Mw then jump to just over one watt, then to over to three and etc, it's not a smooth transition. I

Re: [Elecraft] What's Happening at the Elecraft Dayton Booth? NewProducts, Building Demo, T-Shirts, Amp and More.

2006-05-24 Thread Vic K2VCO
Tom Althoff wrote: Eric - When can I buy an EC8 enclosure (based upon the KPA800 cabinet) to begin my home brew K3? ;) I don't think you want to do this. The KPA's are *much* bigger than a Tentec Orion. I would say that they are at least as big as my National HRO-5TA1. Hmm, now that I

Re: [Elecraft] K2 power output measurement accuracy?

2006-05-24 Thread Stewart Baker
100 MW now that's what I call QRPP ! When is the next Elecraft QRO amp due ? :) 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Wed, 24 May 2006 07:45:19 -0700 (PDT), Curt wrote: I tried TWO good watt meters on the K2 and I found that the K2 is NOT accurate. The ONLY place I found it to be accurate is at exactly two

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Products

2006-05-24 Thread Bill NY9H
wayne said; all functional modules simply plug in So I would expect that the PA modules that are in the KPA800/1500 could have been engineered to be put in other things: a smaller amp ??? a transceiver ?? a mobile amp ?? utilizing the motherboard concept... Maybe the K4 will have a

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Products

2006-05-24 Thread Toby Deinhardt
But Bill... BUT PLEASE don't make it like the form factor of the TITANTIC Y brand product line. ...don't you know,m that real radios have to weigh at least twice as much as the OP... hi hi vy 73 de toby ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

RE: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Products

2006-05-24 Thread N2TK, Tony
Hi Larry, Maybe they will need to do something like they are doing with the new amps - kit or assembled? And critical boards already stuffed and checked out. I built a K2 because that is the only way it comes. I bought it for the performance and the size. I enjoy putting kits together and I feel

RE: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Products

2006-05-24 Thread James C. Hall, MD
These have been great posts. As I convalesce from back surgery, my dreams of Elecraft kits have become much more vivid. I ran across Larry N8LP's kits, that may be what you are thinking of, JT. Check out http://www.telepostinc.com/n8lp.html . 73, Jamie WB4YDL -Original Message- From:

[Elecraft] First 80m QSO w/KXB3080 a little odd...

2006-05-24 Thread n2htt
I finally got a chance to try my KX1 on 80m last night. I've had the new KXB3080 installed for several weeks and did the resistor/L3 power mods, but haven't actually gotten on the air before now. Late yesterday, about 2330 EDT I heard a weak station at around 3720. Zeroed him in with the K6XX

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Products

2006-05-24 Thread Thom R LaCosta
On Wed, 24 May 2006, Toby Deinhardt wrote: But Bill... BUT PLEASE don't make it like the form factor of the TITANTIC Y brand product line. ...don't you know,m that real radios have to weigh at least twice as much as the OP... hi hi And at the very least require that they be mounted in a

[Elecraft] RE: K1 tuner on 80 meters

2006-05-24 Thread n0mq
Just completed a 80/17 board for my K1 and would like to know if the K1 tuner will tune on 80 meters. Thanks. 73 Gene N0MQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

RE: [Elecraft] K2 power output measurement accuracy?

2006-05-24 Thread Don Wilhelm
The basic K2 power ouput indication is very accurate when operating into a 50 ohm non-reactive load. If it is driving anything other than that load, the indication will be inaccurate - he basic K2 does not have a wattmeter, t does have an RF Probe type detector which reports the RF Voltage to the

RE: [Elecraft] K2 power output measurement accuracy?

2006-05-24 Thread Don Wilhelm
Curt, The base K2 power reading is quite accurate if (and only if) the load is 50 ohms pure resistance. See my other post on the subject. Since you have a K2/100, the included wattmeter should be as accurate as your calibration of it. Prhaps you should re-do the calibration - or possibly both

RE: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Products

2006-05-24 Thread Mike Scott
Now that the K3 has dual receivers (grin) and stereo audio it needs to be able to slave the two receivers to provide binaural I-Q receive. Mike Scott AE6WA Tarzana, CA (near LA) Elecraft KX1 4-Watts -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of N2TK,

RE: [Elecraft] K2 power output measurement accuracy?

2006-05-24 Thread Darwin, Keith
Thanks Don, So with my basic K2, I should get agreement between the K2's setting and its output when driving my 50 ohm dummy load. I'll check it that way and report back. I never completed the RF probe with the K2 (didn't need it). I assume it simply converts RF AC voltage into DC voltage

RE: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Products

2006-05-24 Thread N2TK, Tony
Gee, maybe we are up to the K5 with this feature? N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Scott Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 12:54 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Products Now that the K3 has

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Products

2006-05-24 Thread Leigh L Klotz, Jr.
I wish it were possible to use the KAT100 wattmeter with an amplifier other than the KPA100 but it isn't. I have an HFPacker amp, and if you bring VRFdet into the K2, it applies the K2 ALC to the output of the amplifier, and the RF gain knob won't go past 15W. The solution from Gary was to

Re: RE: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Products

2006-05-24 Thread william parker
From: Mike Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed May 24 11:54:12 CDT 2006 To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Products K3-K5? Too many features can cause a drop in the need for operating skills. I think Elecraft builders and CW Ops can be held in a high regard for thier

Re: [Elecraft] K2 power output measurement accuracy?

2006-05-24 Thread Larry Phipps
It's a standard diode peak detector I believe, so it would indicate 31.7 VDC (minus the drop) at 10 W for a 50 ohm load. I expect the drop is about 0.3 V. Larry N8LP Darwin, Keith wrote: Thanks Don, So with my basic K2, I should get agreement between the K2's setting and its output

RE: [Elecraft] K2 power output measurement accuracy?

2006-05-24 Thread Darwin, Keith
Ya lost me there Larry. P = E^^2 / R. R is 50 ohms, P is 10 watts, E works out to sqrt(500) or 22.36 volts. But are we talking RMS, peak, or peak-to-peak? Let's see, if my number is an RMS and you're number is peak, then 22.36 is about 22.4. Multiply by 1.41 and I get 31.6 Pretty close to

RE: [Elecraft] Wha'ts Wrong With Our Radios (WAS:NewProducts, Building Demo, T-Shirts, Amp and More.)

2006-05-24 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
What I don't understand is why we keep putting small gear in little rectangular boxes. We need a human sized panel for human sized knobs and buttons but that doesn't mean we need a BIG rig! Indeed, it can be very small and friendly on modern desks. Look at a modern flat panel computer or TV

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Products

2006-05-24 Thread Joseph Reed
Somehow, I don't see Elecraft coming out with a new transceiver in the near future. Their accomplishments in developing new products and innovations is pretty amazing. Tasking Wayne with the design of a new radio would be way too much overload. But if we were to do so, I second all the

Re: [Elecraft] Wha'ts Wrong With Our Radios (WAS:NewProducts, Building Demo, T-Shirts, Amp and More.)

2006-05-24 Thread Larry Phipps
That's an interesting thought, Ron. It would also give a lot more room for rear panel connectors. 73, Larry N8LP Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: What I don't understand is why we keep putting small gear in little rectangular boxes. We need a human sized panel for human sized knobs and buttons

RE: [Elecraft] Wha'ts Wrong With Our Radios (WAS:NewProducts, Building Demo, T-Shirts, Amp and More.)

2006-05-24 Thread EricJ
Geez, Ron...that's actually brilliant! Eric KE6US www.ke6us.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron D'Eau Claire Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 10:49 AM To: 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Wha'ts Wrong With Our Radios

RE: [Elecraft] Wha'ts Wrong With Our Radios (WAS:NewProducts, Building Demo, T-Shirts, Amp and More.)

2006-05-24 Thread Mark Saunders, KJ7BS
Ron, Interesting take on the flat pannel rigs. I've long wanted to mount my Kenwood TS-850S/AT to that the controls are flush with the desktop, but that put too much below the desk for knees, little hands, and pets to clobber. As an alternative, mounting the controls so they are at a 45

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Products

2006-05-24 Thread Vic K2VCO
Mike Scott wrote: Now that the K3 has dual receivers (grin) and stereo audio it needs to be able to slave the two receivers to provide binaural I-Q receive. What would this sound like? I've always wanted to try some kind of crossover device that would distribute the signal between the two

[Elecraft] Ron's Flat Panel K3

2006-05-24 Thread Craig D. Smith
You're on to something, Ron. - I Like it. Now picture this. There is a protective cover over the front of the radio hinged on the right side of the radio. For travel and dust protection when not using the radio, the hinged panel is closed over the knobs displays on the radio and provides for

RE: [Elecraft] First 80m QSO w/KXB3080 a little odd...

2006-05-24 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Mike wrote: Late yesterday, about 2330 EDT I heard a weak station at around 3720. Zeroed him in with the K6XX tuning indicator, and replied to his call. He pause for a bit, then resumed calling CQ. Okay, I don't always get a reply -- my antenna is definitely not optimal for 80m, a 40m horizontal

Re: [Elecraft] Begali contacts - old thread reprise...

2006-05-24 Thread Lloyd Lachow
There were a few inquiries about what I did to improve the Begali contacts, so I thought I'd answer here, for any that are interested: I've used several different abrasive paper grit grades ...400-600-800-1000, use about three of these. Take off the contact post, being very, very, very careful

RE: [Elecraft] First 80m QSO w/KXB3080 a little odd...

2006-05-24 Thread Mike Scott
One way to determine if you are listening to an image is to note how the signal tunes. On 40M and 80M the pitch of the signal should increase as you turn the KX1 tuning knob clockwise (higher frequency). If the tone decreases instead it is not being listened to on the proper side and you should

Re: RE: [Elecraft] First 80m QSO w/KXB3080 a little odd...

2006-05-24 Thread n2htt
Thanks to Ron for his excellent explanation and all the others who replied. Now that I know about the 1200 hz difference I will keep an ear out for this phenomenon. Do you think this would happen in the K1 also, or are the K1 filters sharper? I'm much more used to hearing very weak signals

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Product Ideas

2006-05-24 Thread thom2
This is definately OT, but regarding the cost of a 6146, when I was a teenager a 6146 (for my DX-60)cost a about 6 bucks. Taking a teenage girl out on a Saturday night also cost about 6 bucks back then. So I had a choice...I won't tell you what my decision was, however, on another thread

Re: [Elecraft] K2 power output measurement accuracy?

2006-05-24 Thread Rick Dettinger
- Original Message - From: Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 9:29 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K2 power output measurement accuracy? K2 - all it takes is a known non-reactive 50 ohm load. I use 1%

RE: [Elecraft] K2 power output measurement accuracy?

2006-05-24 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Rick, K7MW asked: With my K2 into a DL1, my WM-2 meter shows up to 20 % higher power than my DMM and slide rule indicates. Is the DL1 likely more accurate than my WM-2 meter. If so, I will recalibrate my K2 with the DL1 and DDM. Than I will have a stronger QRP signal and be able to work 300

[Elecraft] K3

2006-05-24 Thread J F
I like the sound of this... Maybe a few more items accessible directly from a switch (Rx antenna in/out, filter settings, maybe a dual display so you can see where VFO B is (and not make a fool of yourself in a pileup)). Maybe a USB compatible port? Built in 4P antenna switch... Ahh the mind

[Elecraft] Watt meter

2006-05-24 Thread J F
OK, I can understand wanting a good reasonably accurate watt meter. I can even see why there would be interest ina QRPp meter... But can someone please explain to me spending $1500 for a watt meter? Julius n2wn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA800/1500 pricing evolutionary forces within our control

2006-05-24 Thread w6jd
Those are the kind of words I like to hear! 73, Doug, W6JD -- Original message -- From: wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] For those of you who have noted that $5K+ is not cheap, a very brief history lesson and prediction follows. 1999: - Elecraft's first

Re: [Elecraft] Wha'ts Wrong With Our Radios (WAS:NewProducts, Building

2006-05-24 Thread Tom Hall
My K2 is connected to a computer which substantially increases its size. I have macros made up for MixW that cover most of the commands for the K2. I pretty much never touch the K2 except for the occasional gain adjustment. The radio is essentially the size of my LCD monitor. There are several

RE: [Elecraft] Ron's Flat Panel K3

2006-05-24 Thread Don Wilhelm
Gee whiz folks, that sounds an awful lot like a laptop running one of the rig control programs - the possibilities are endless! Logging programs, DX Cluster spots, scanning, and lots of other things could be added. Come to think of it, I can do that already with my K2 and HRD or N4PY software.

[Elecraft] Proud new owner of K1 #292

2006-05-24 Thread JT Croteau
I am officially the proud new owner of K1-2 Serial #292 with KAT1 and 40/20 meters purchased from K5MO. Very smooth transaction with John, very reputable guy to deal with. I also have parts on order from Elecraft to add a couple more band modules. The K1 was designed as a 2-band rig and I plan

Re: [Elecraft] Watt meter

2006-05-24 Thread Stuart Rohre
Not when there are such fine QRP capable meter kits out there. For a lot less bucks. Stuart K5KVH ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K2 power output measurement accuracy?

2006-05-24 Thread Larry Phipps
At 15W the DL-1 is by far more accurate. It is probably within a few percent, based on a normal random distribution of resistor values, and 5% worst case if they're all off in the same direction. Keep in mind though that the resistance changes as temperature rises... so it's best to take a

Re: [Elecraft] Watt meter

2006-05-24 Thread Larry Phipps
Because it matches your Alpha? ;-) Larry N8LP J F wrote: OK, I can understand wanting a good reasonably accurate watt meter. I can even see why there would be interest ina QRPp meter... But can someone please explain to me spending $1500 for a watt meter? Julius n2wn

[Elecraft] Questions about my new K1 #292

2006-05-24 Thread JT Croteau
On 5/24/06, JT Croteau [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As this is a pretty low serial number, I'm off to crack open the K1 and see if the updates and latest firmwares have been applied. Well, I definitely have a Rev. D K1-2 and K1FIL2. MCU Firmware is 1.09E and I'm now trying to determine if K1UPKT

[Elecraft] What size DC Power Plug for K1

2006-05-24 Thread JT Croteau
My K1 did not come with the original DC Power Plug. I see in the parts list that J4 is 2.1mm in size. The local Radio Shack has two with an ID of 2.1mm - one they call a Size M and the other is a Size K. Anyone have a clue as to which would be the better gamble to try so I don't have to buy

RE: [Elecraft] What size DC Power Plug for K1

2006-05-24 Thread Robert Tellefsen
The K1 is small enough you can take it to the store to try them both. Good luck and 73 Bob N6WG -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of JT Croteau Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 2:15 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] What size DC

Re: [Elecraft] Watt meter

2006-05-24 Thread W6NEK
I own the Alpha (87A) but instead I purchased the LP-100 digital watt meter kit by N8LP. Just as accurate, at 1/5th the price, and it will match the looks of my Alpha even better! Got to love the sexy PLED Display ;-) Frank - W6NEK Larry N8LP wrote: Because it matches your Alpha? ;-)

Re: Re [Elecraft] DX News and two questions

2006-05-24 Thread Stuart Rohre
With all the metal close to practical antennas, it is much more difficult than automobile mobile. It is the restriction on height and width of the antennas compared to train size. You may do best with low dipole and be content with NVIS technique. (Contacts out to 800 miles are possible). DX

Re: [Elecraft] What size DC Power Plug for K1

2006-05-24 Thread JT Croteau
On 5/24/06, Robert Tellefsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The K1 is small enough you can take it to the store to try them both. I'll just order one from Elecraft. Tom Hammond says to avoid the RS ones as they have the hot (inner) contact extending out just barely past the end of the insulation,

Re: [Elecraft] Wha'ts Wrong With Our Radios (WAS:NewProducts, Building Demo, T-Shirts, Amp and More.)

2006-05-24 Thread michael taylor
On 5/24/06, Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What I don't understand is why we keep putting small gear in little rectangular boxes. I agree. I hope my next QRP rig is the size of Apple's iPod nano *. :-) http://www.apple.com/ipodnano/ * 3.5 x 1.6 x 0.27 inches and 1.5 ounces or 89 x

RE: [Elecraft] What size DC Power Plug for K1

2006-05-24 Thread K. Rice
My K1 did not come with the original DC Power Plug. I see in the parts list that J4 is 2.1mm in size. The local Radio Shack has two with an ID of 2.1mm - one they call a Size M and the other is a Size K. Anyone have a clue as to which would be the better gamble to try so I don't have to

Re: [Elecraft] KPA800/1500 pricing evolutionary forces within our control

2006-05-24 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
One clarification - Wayne is correct in stating that many of our products evolve and morph into additional versions over time. But its important to note that we are not developing any other amplifiers right now besides the KPA800 and KPA1500. We're 100% committed to getting these out and want

Re: [Elecraft] Proud new owner of K1 #292

2006-05-24 Thread Sandy W5TVW
You might be better off building a 160/80 and then a 30/17, or 30/15 board. The 10 meter band is still in some limbo stages I think. Just be aware that it's not wise to have two boards with the same band (like an 80/40 and 40/20 board as the CPU can only remember one corrective offset per

RE: [Elecraft] Ideas - new Elecraft Products

2006-05-24 Thread Fred (FL)
I love the product idea for a K2b or K3, based on an upgrade to K2 base! New Front Panel, New Control Board - and some new options that plug into one's existing K2 RF Board. (I couldn't readily find who put up that idea - but great!) New Ideas - I beg to differ, and my 3 cents. In any large

Re: [Elecraft] Proud new owner of K1 #292

2006-05-24 Thread Mike Morrow
JT wrote: The K1 was designed as a 2-band rig and I plan on keeping it that way. I'm positive the 4-band filter board works fine as designed The K1 was not compromised in any way by the introduction of the four-band filter board. I have K1 #175, and I originally built 40/20 and 30/15 boards

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Products

2006-05-24 Thread Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy
Vic Rosenthal wrote: What would this sound like? I've always wanted to try some kind of crossover device that would distribute the signal between the two earphones according to frequency. Then as I tune through a CW signal, it would seem to move. Is this the same idea?

Re: [Elecraft] Ideas - new Elecraft Products

2006-05-24 Thread Vic K2VCO
Fred (FL) wrote: It is said, McIntosh's TUBE AMPLIFEIRS still draw BIG BUCKS, for the hi-fi/stereo buff. Why? Because some people confuse superstition and science. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

[Elecraft] QRP backpacking trip coming up

2006-05-24 Thread John Harper
A backpacking trip is being planned that will consist of 3 QRPers: Guy N7UN/2, Ed WA3WSJ and myself. We plan to hike a 29 mile section of the Appalachian Trail in northwestern NJ over the weekend of June 2-4 and hope to be on the air on the evenings of the 2nd and 3rd after setting up camp.

[Elecraft] KX-1 demo

2006-05-24 Thread Mike Nelson
I am looking for someone in the greater Dayton area who owns a KX-1 who would let me come visit and try it out. thanks Mike W8LPR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber

Re: [Elecraft] Begali contacts - old thread reprise...

2006-05-24 Thread David A. Belsley
A tenth-drop of Deoxit on the contacts will produce the same effect with no abrasion at all. best wishes, dave belsley, w1euy On May 24, 2006, at 9:37 AM, n3drk wrote: I've had all of the Begali keys, and helped a bunch of others with theirs. When we got them, the gap had to be changed

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Products

2006-05-24 Thread VR2BrettGraham
Sometime last night K2TA posted what I was thinking: As long as we are dreaming...I wish the KPA800 photo had a K2 or some other way of determining the size/dimentions. If the KPA800/1500 is not much larger than a Ten-Tec Orion then I would love to see a K3 that matched the amp in size. Make

Re: [Elecraft] Begali contacts - old thread reprise...

2006-05-24 Thread David A. Belsley
I put the stuff on my keys a couple of years ago and haven't had any problems since. I think it will last indefinitely. I learned about the stuff on this reflector, so I suspect there are those with even longer experience who may want to chime in. best wishes, dave belsley, w1euy On

RE: [Elecraft] Begali contacts - old thread reprise...

2006-05-24 Thread ROBERT CARROLL
Dave- I bought a Graciella at Dayton so am very interested in this thread. Are you talking about Caig Deoxit or something else? Bob W2WG -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David A. Belsley Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 10:21 PM To: Kenneth

Re: [Elecraft] Begali contacts - old thread reprise...

2006-05-24 Thread David A. Belsley
Yes. It's fantastic for virtually all contacts and pots. dave belsley, w1euy On May 24, 2006, at 10:28 PM, ROBERT CARROLL wrote: Dave- I bought a Graciella at Dayton so am very interested in this thread. Are you talking about Caig Deoxit or something else? Bob W2WG -Original

Re: [Elecraft] Begali contacts - old thread reprise...

2006-05-24 Thread Vic K2VCO
David A. Belsley wrote: A tenth-drop of Deoxit on the contacts will produce the same effect with no abrasion at all. Not with the Begali 'alloy' contacts it won't! I struggled with them for some time, trying all kinds of things, including deoxit, without solving the problem of funny contact

[Elecraft] eham site down?

2006-05-24 Thread Alexandra Carter
I think the web site eham.net is down, as in permenantly. This is a loss because it's a useful source of reviews on all kinds of equipment, not only Elecraft but other makers too. As well as articles, discussions, elmers QA, and a bunch of other great resources. However, they've been

RE: [Elecraft] Begali contacts - old thread reprise...

2006-05-24 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
I'm one of those who has used DeOxit on some old keys - two bugs from the 1950's that see regular service on my operating desk. I was having to constantly buff the contacts. I used bit of paper, drawing it through the contacts while holding them closed several times. If I didn't use a particular

[QRP-L] QRP-ARCI Hootowl Sprint Announcement

2006-05-24 Thread Jeff Hetherington
Hello Everybody! The Spring QSO Party results will be finalized by this weekend, as it looks as though the final snail mail entries that were postmarked by the deadline have all made it in. This of course means that it is now time for the 2006 running of the HOOTOWL SPRINT! This contest

Re: [Elecraft] Ideas - new Elecraft Products

2006-05-24 Thread Rick Dettinger
- Original Message - From: Vic K2VCO [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 5:13 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Ideas - new Elecraft Products Fred (FL) wrote: It is said, McIntosh's TUBE AMPLIFEIRS still draw BIG BUCKS, for the

Re: [Elecraft] Begali contacts - old thread reprise...

2006-05-24 Thread Alexandra Carter
Interesting post on the DeOxit.. I just got a bug and was told, They're not as good as modern keyers, they truncate their dits. But maybe some DeOxit and paper burnishing will change this. Thanks for the info, 73 de Alex NS6Y On May 24, 2006, at 9:11 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: I'm

[Elecraft] Re: failure notice

2006-05-24 Thread Alexandra Carter
Here is the message again. I keep going back and checking, and they've been nuked off of the face of the earth. I have visions of the owner/webmaster either making a panicky buy of plane tickets under assumed names to Switzerland or Brazil, or of them under a bridge right now, deciding who gets

[Elecraft] Re: eham site down?

2006-05-24 Thread wayne burdick
Alexandra Carter wrote: I think the web site eham.net is down, as in permenantly. This is a loss because it's a useful source of reviews on all kinds of equipment, not only Elecraft but other makers too. As well as articles, discussions, elmers QA, and a bunch of other great resources.