Re: [Elecraft] K1 VFO range

2006-09-30 Thread Larry
Mike Morrow wrote: Larry wrote I am building the K1 with the 4 band filter board. I am at the step where I must decide which VFO range to choose, 150 kHz or 80 kHz. I would like to hear from those who have built this receiver and why they made the choice they did. Larry, I've used

Re: [Elecraft] K1 VFO range

2006-09-30 Thread Sandy W5TVW
I built mine originally for 80 khz. With the bands changing and wanting coverage past 7080 on 40 meters, I redid mine for 150 Khz. It is a bit toucher to tune now but much better coverage. I have a 2 band card I built for 160 and 80 meters which resides in my K1 with the coming of good

[Elecraft] KX1/pm in the Garden

2006-09-30 Thread W0rw
This morning i will be out enjoying the scenery in the famous Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs, CO. i will be on 14060 +/- using my KX1 with a 10 foot whip while out hiking around the park. 9/30/06 Op times estimated to be 1615 to 1700z. Paul w0rw/pm The Garden of the

[Elecraft] K2 weird behaviour when receiving through SSB filter

2006-09-30 Thread Arie Kleingeld PA3A
Guys, Here a problem I don't understand. K2 # 3612 with: NB SSB 20W intrnal tuner The problem: When listening on SSB filter OPT1, 40m band and antenna connected, a bit of bandnoise is present. The S-meter is on S 5-7 or so with no signals around. Signals are clear. When they are strong the S

[Elecraft] CW 45-70WPM

2006-09-30 Thread RJD
Does CW 45-70WPM Mp3 practice files exist anywhere to learn the morse code? ARRL MP3 practice files only go to 40WPM. Need to start higher to attain a 35-45 wpm base. TIA. DICK, NJ9K ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KX1/pm in the Garden

2006-09-30 Thread Leigh L. Klotz, Jr.
I worked Paul for a 559 from his KX1. I was running my KX1 at 2W into a hamstick on top of the car, parked at the Winterlodge Skating Rink in Palo Alto. I gave Paul 539. There was some QRN from nearby machinery. If you do a Google image search on garden of the gods my pix are the first hit.

Re: [Elecraft] CW 45-70WPM

2006-09-30 Thread g4ilo
The program MorseGen on my website will generate MP3 practise files at up to 60WPM. It's free, but you are welcome to donate if you feel that programmers deserve to eat. Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com RJD [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does CW 45-70WPM Mp3 practice files exist

[Elecraft] Garry Brisbane - unblock my response

2006-09-30 Thread Don Wilhelm
Sorry for the bandwidth folks, but for safe computing reasons, I do not respond to those spam messages asking me to click a link to get unblocked. If you send me personal email and wish a response, please set your filters before sending so you can see my response. 73, Don W3FPR

[Elecraft] Gamma Research Very Small Switching Power Supply

2006-09-30 Thread K4tmc
Just got my October issue of CQ and saw a review of this very small power supply made by Gamma Research, model HPS-1a. It is 3.37 X 1.55 X 5.25 inches, rated at 13.8 VDC, 22 amps at 25% duty cycle and 5 amps continuous, and weighing only 1.25 lbs. If you do not get CQ, then the company's web

Re: [Elecraft] Gamma Research Very Small Switching Power Supply

2006-09-30 Thread Karl Larsen
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just got my October issue of CQ and saw a review of this very small power supply made by Gamma Research, model HPS-1a. It is 3.37 X 1.55 X 5.25 inches, rated at 13.8 VDC, 22 amps at 25% duty cycle and 5 amps continuous, and weighing only 1.25 lbs. If you do not get

[Elecraft] Power supply?

2006-09-30 Thread Justin Croonenberghs
My Elecraft arrived! It's so new and shiny, I haven't even found the serial number yet! Happy happy happy! Joy joy joy! Now to power the thing... Any recommendations on power supplies? I've got a 12v power supply for a pair of powered speakers...is this sufficient for assembly purposes? After