Re: [Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3

2007-09-15 Thread Bruce Bowman
SPOILER: At the end of Deathly Hallows, Harry discovers that Rosebud is a sled. Then he wakes up, middle aged, next to Suzanne Pleshette. 73 de Jim, N2EY What a rotten thing to do... that was *cruel*! :) Bruce, NM5B ___ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Owner's Manual?

2007-09-15 Thread David Pratt
In a recent message, W6NEK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ... Does anyone know when the K3 Owner's Manual will be posted on the Elecraft web site? An Owner's Manual is just what it says. You will get a copy when you are an owner of a K3. If it is posted on the web site it would be a contradiction

RE: [Elecraft] Re-post: BL2 binocular core dimensions

2007-09-15 Thread Paul Fletcher
Sorry for the noise but hit reply instead of replying to the list. Thanks to Mike and Bob for answering my question. 73 Paul. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike B Sent: 15 September 2007 00:43 To: 'Elecraft' Subject: Re: [Elecraft]

RE: [Elecraft] KRX3 Filter

2007-09-15 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Fri, 14 Sep 2007, Ed Muns wrote: Does a 2.7Khz filter come as a standard filter with the KRX3 receiver? Yes. See the K3 order web page. My understanding is that with that filter and the DSP, if one is not heavily into contests and isn't in an area with 30 + over 9 sigs, the other

[Elecraft] ref assembly manual

2007-09-15 Thread chris gresswell
hi all i got it now thanks to don thankyou all for the offers of help the k3 has got to be the best radio out there chris g0wfh :-) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

[Elecraft] OT: Bagpipes

2007-09-15 Thread chris gresswell
the mans got no tast bagpipes played well are the best chris g0wfh ___ 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.):

Re: [Elecraft] Revised Shipping date for K3/CW decode

2007-09-15 Thread Julian G4ILO
A lot depends on how well it decodes someone sending with his left foot and only a few dB above the noise. But I hope you're right. CW is the original digital mode! -- Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Ham-Directory: www.ham-directory.com On 9/14/07, Jay

Re: [Elecraft] Waiting for my K3

2007-09-15 Thread Julian G4ILO
That should buck those recalcitrant parts suppliers up. Knowing that there is a frustrated K3 purchaser with a brand new rifle needing something to shoot at... :) -- Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Ham-Directory: www.ham-directory.com On 9/15/07, [EMAIL

Re: [Elecraft] KRX3 Filter

2007-09-15 Thread Julian G4ILO
Great post. That has just validated my decision not to order *any* narrower filters with my K3. Just the FM filter (for 10 FM) and the AM filter (for SWL). Narrower filters can go on my Christmas list, if the experience of other more demanding operators shows that I might actually get some benefit

[Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Waiting for my K3]

2007-09-15 Thread G3SJJ
Guys, please don't take offence but this is just the kind of superfluous posting that several of us are complaining about. It would really help if these kind of things together with unrelated topics such as we have seen recently could be reduced. Thanks so much. Chris G3SJJ

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Bagpipes

2007-09-15 Thread Gil Stacy
The Irish allegedly invented the bagpipe (Uilleann) and introduced it to the Scots. The Scots never got the joke. ;) 73, Gil NN4CW ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

Re: [Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Waiting for my K3]

2007-09-15 Thread Julian G4ILO
Sorry Chris. Just trying to add a bit of humour to this sometimes heated debate. Please forgive me this reply just to mention that there is an Elecraft K3 Yahoo Group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/ . It currently has 425 subscribers and Wayne and Eric do monitor it when they get

[Elecraft] OT question - shorted inductor turns

2007-09-15 Thread Fraser Robertson
Apologies for this completely OT question, but I know I'll get some good answers on here, plus it will make a change from 'where's my K3?' Someone has just asked me this, and I confess it’s something that’s puzzled me before: In HF ATUs, and high power linears for that matter, it is common

Re: [Elecraft] Screensaver

2007-09-15 Thread Don Wilhelm
Randy, You can create your own sceensaver for the K3. Download the Hi-Res photo and download Google Photo Screensaver and Picasa. Put the Hi-res K3 photo and any others you wish into the Pisasa screensaver folder and configure the Google Photo Screensaver as you desire to see it. Yes,

[Elecraft] Please limit comments on Please control your urge to post ; -)

2007-09-15 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
In an effort to reduce the overload of off topic comments hitting the list, please refrain from the urge to post minor 'me too' or 'I disagree' comments, or any criticisims or discussions on the appropriatness of a posting. If someone complains about the shipping date, features, bagpipes

[Elecraft] filters

2007-09-15 Thread Jeremiah McCarthy
It is amazing that some allegedly well informed self appointed experts cannot grasp the idea that if one MUST receive the reflector in digest form, for whatever reason, one CANNOT use e-mail filters...Lotsa flames coming!... Jerry, wa2dkg ___ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] META filters

2007-09-15 Thread David Woolley
Jeremiah McCarthy wrote: It is amazing that some [people] cannot grasp the idea that if one MUST receive the reflector in digest form, for whatever reason, one CANNOT use e-mail filters There is no fundamental reason why not. I don't have Outlook in front of me, but I am fairly sure, as long

Re: [Elecraft] How Many Hams In USA?

2007-09-15 Thread N2EY
In a message dated 9/14/07 11:05:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: One might find it very interesting to compare the annual income per family, during the times shown. Yes, but it would have to be adjusted for inflation. Back in the 1950s, a gross family income of

[Elecraft] K1 Front Panel Resistance Checks

2007-09-15 Thread rhsanborn
I have just completed the front panel board on my K1 up to the resistence check portion. Everything seems to have gone in fine, except the resistance checks aren't matching up. Checks are from ground to all pin of the LCD and front ground to the jumper pins 6,7,8,10,12,15,16, and 19. Except

[Elecraft] bandscope/spectrum analyzer for K2

2007-09-15 Thread Karsten Eppert (DK4AS)
Hi folks, has ever anybody built a spectrum analyzer/bandscope for the K2? 73 Karsten ___ 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.):

Re: [Elecraft] bandscope/spectrum analyzer for K2

2007-09-15 Thread Jack Smith
Karsten Eppert (DK4AS) wrote: Hi folks, has ever anybody built a spectrum analyzer/bandscope for the K2? 73 Karsten You might look at my Z90. http://www.cliftonlaboratories.com/ Jack K8ZOA ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] Lost speaker audio in K2

2007-09-15 Thread drewko1
My headphone jack failed in short order. I am constantly jumping back and forth between headphones speaker, so the mini-jacks don't stand a chance with me for very long. When I got a new jack from Elecraft I decided to add a headphone/speaker switch to the back panel; now I leave the headphones

[Elecraft] Looking for static dissipative bench pad

2007-09-15 Thread Mike B
Looking over the K3 assembly equipment list, I see that I have everything but a static dissipative pad. This is for bench use, so a 24x24 up to 24x36 or so pad would be sufficient. Googling around, I find models from $15 to over $100. I only need it sporadically for hobby use, so don't want to

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for static dissipative bench pad

2007-09-15 Thread Ken N9VV
I like the tools and options from Cyberguys. Here is a nice pad for $28 http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/searchdetail.asp?productID=451 de ken n9vv Mike B wrote: Looking over the K3 assembly equipment list, I see that I have everything but a static dissipative pad. This is for bench use, so

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for static dissipative bench pad

2007-09-15 Thread Mike B
Thanks for the link, Ken. It mentions a wrist strap, but I can't tell from the picture if it's got a lead to run to ground. Any idea if it does? 73, Mike KW1ND Ken N9VV wrote: I like the tools and options from Cyberguys. Here is a nice pad for $28

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for static dissipative bench pad

2007-09-15 Thread Mike B
Pardon my foolishness - I see the description states it has a grounding lead. I've seen similar products elsewhere, but for $10 - $20 more, so this might be the ticket. Thanks, Ken. 73, Mike KW1ND ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for static dissipative bench pad

2007-09-15 Thread AJSOENKE
In a message dated 9/15/2007 9:51:23 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: _http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/searchdetail.asp?productID=451_ (http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/searchdetail.asp?productID=451) That's a nice looking package at a reasonable price. With a

[Elecraft] Looking for static dissipative bench pad

2007-09-15 Thread Bill Tippett
KW1ND: I only need it sporadically for hobby use, so don't want to spend a lot on one. 1. Buy an 18 X 26 aluminum foil oven liner at your grocery store for $5. 2. Connect to ground via a 1M resistor in series. 3. Buy Radio Shack's $5.49 wrist strap(# 276-2397) and clip to liner.

[Elecraft] Waiting for my K3

2007-09-15 Thread Fred (FL)
10 shots in a dime-size hole, time to get better sights or shoot prone! 10 shots, in 1/4 in H.S. in 1952! :) What caliber? Fred O awaiting my 2nd Prod Building a website is a piece of cake.

Re: [Elecraft] Owner's Manual?

2007-09-15 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Well, Elecraft do post their Owners/Users manuals to the web site and Wayne 9or Eric) have stated it will be there. Ok, it's not there yet, but it will be - as are all the manual for their products. On 15/9/07 07:41, David Pratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: In a recent message, W6NEK [EMAIL

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Bagpipes

2007-09-15 Thread Fred Jensen
chris gresswell wrote: the mans got no tast bagpipes played well are the best Pipes can be played *well*? 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2007 CQP Oct 6-7 - www.cqp.org ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Bagpipes

2007-09-15 Thread G3SJJ
Please read - In an effort to reduce the overload of off topic comments hitting the list, please refrain from the urge to post minor 'me too' or 'I disagree' comments, or any criticisims or discussions on the appropriatness of a posting. If someone complains about the shipping date,

Re: [Elecraft] Waiting for my K3

2007-09-15 Thread G3SJJ
Please read - In an effort to reduce the overload of off topic comments hitting the list, please refrain from the urge to post minor 'me too' or 'I disagree' comments, or any criticisims or discussions on the appropriatness of a posting. If someone complains about the shipping date,

RE: [Elecraft] OT: Bagpipes

2007-09-15 Thread Richard HIll
I've heard that bagpipes can be played smartly. Well, I suppose all things are relativegrin. NU6T Rich -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Fred Jensen Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2007 12:21 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft]

Re: [Elecraft] Owner's Manual?

2007-09-15 Thread G3SJJ
Please read - In an effort to reduce the overload of off topic comments hitting the list, please refrain from the urge to post minor 'me too' or 'I disagree' comments, or any criticisims or discussions on the appropriatness of a posting. If someone complains about the shipping date,

[Elecraft] Looking for static dissipative bench pad

2007-09-15 Thread wb2srf
Using a conductor for a ESD ground pad is not a good idea. Besides the obvious short circuit or electric shock hazard that could occur. I learned from taking ESD courses at Lucent Technology and Motorola where I was employed. that slow gradient discharge of the static electric buildup is

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for static dissipative bench pad

2007-09-15 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bill and all, Although the grocery store oven liner will work, I prefer not to work on a fully conductive surface because I don't like the idea of accidentally shorting two things together when I lay them down, but YMMV. Good anti-static mats can be inexpensive. Check out the ones at

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for static dissipative bench pad

2007-09-15 Thread Mike B
Another list member emailed me that Radio Shack carries a kit for $24.99. It is their number 276-2370 and is 26 by 24 inches. 73, Mike KW1ND ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list.

[Elecraft] Looking for static dissipative bench pad

2007-09-15 Thread Bill Tippett
WB2SRF: Using a conductor for a ESD ground pad is not a good idea. Besides the obvious short circuit or electric shock hazard that could occur. I learned from taking ESD courses at Lucent Technology and Motorola where I was employed. that slow gradient discharge of the static electric

[Elecraft] K2 protection

2007-09-15 Thread Stephen Prior
As the new proud owner of a K2, and wishing to take it with me on my travels from time-to-time, I am wondering if anyone makes a protection kit for it similar to the one available for the SG-2020? The cabinet is very sturdy I'm sure, but the front panel knobs etc are vulnerable. I'd be grateful

[Elecraft] Re: K2 protection

2007-09-15 Thread Steven Pituch
Hi Stephen, This was my solution. http://www.pituch.net/p/Steve's%20Page/Radio/equipment%20frames/frames.html It got a picture of my K2 #402 (along with my wife) into the April '07 QST (and I also received a QST cover plaque award for it!). It is big but it can include power supply, modems,

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Transmit audio bubbly

2007-09-15 Thread Don Wilhelm
Ed, I suggest for your first step that you remove the right side panel from the K2 and tuck the ribbon cable and speaker wire up into the area near the top of the control board. If those cables are run over the KSB2 board it can often cause symptoms about like you describe. Unless you have

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Transmit audio bubbly

2007-09-15 Thread Vic K2VCO
Don Wilhelm wrote: Unless you have an 'RF in the shack' condition that creates mic feedback, I can't think of anything that would be caused by the addition of the KAT100 - except for the additional data traffic on the ribbon cable to the KPA100 needed to talk with the KAT100, and dressing

[Elecraft] Charging gel cells for my K2 with regulated PS???

2007-09-15 Thread Steve Kallal
I hope this isn't off topic. I bought an 18 AH gel cell for my K2 after the power went out last week. Today I bought a charger from HRO that charges up to 750 mA, which will take forever with an 18 AH battery. I've been told I can charge the battery with my regulated power supply if I am careful

[Elecraft] K3 Schematics?

2007-09-15 Thread k7hbg
Hi Everybody! The Lets build it manual was great but the schematics are missing :^( 73's Bob K7HBG ___ 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

[Elecraft] K2 Band Scope

2007-09-15 Thread k7hbg
Hi Karsten; The Z90 Spectrascan from Clifton Labs is a GREAT addition to any K2 or other receiver for that matter. Jack did quite a bang up job on the engineering of this instrument and it's a real pleasure to use. It was sold as a kit and was a lot of fun to put together! Best regards, Bob

[Elecraft] Foxtravaganza Summer 2007

2007-09-15 Thread Larry Makoski
To all QRP Fox hunters: It has been past practice to end a Fox Hunt season with a little excersize that we like to call a Foxtravaganza. A blow out where ALL the Foxes, alternates and Fox Hunt Committee members get on the air at the same time to see how many pelts can be given out. It's

[Elecraft] OT: Excessive Bounces.

2007-09-15 Thread Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy
Is anybody else in the UK having their membership in the Elecraft List being disabled due to excessive bounces? This has been happening to me almost on a weekly basis for some months regardless of which computer I use to post, or I have been away. My ISP's (Orange) technical support people

[Elecraft] Charging gel cells for my K2 with regulated PS???

2007-09-15 Thread Bill Tippett
N6VL: I bought an 18 AH gel cell for my K2 after the power went out last week. Today I bought a charger from HRO that charges up to 750 mA, which will take forever with an 18 AH battery. I've been told I can charge the battery with my regulated power supply if I am careful to not overcharge it.

Re: [Elecraft] Charging gel cells for my K2 with regulated PS???

2007-09-15 Thread Mike B
If it's truly a gel cell (and not sealed lead acid) Gel cells are considered to be SLAs (sealed lead acid). I assume you meant a flooded lead acid, which has the ability to vent if charged quickly, as well as have the water and/or electrolyte replenished. Among other types, gel cells

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

2007-09-15 Thread Kevin Rock
Good Evening, First some old business: last week I checked in AB4Z but the real call is AD4Z (JULIO - AD4Z, HI3A, VP5VER). Band conditions were not the best. I also listed a 7D. That was KS7D, Michael. I copied my call perfectly each time he sent it. Please folks, send your call

[Elecraft] off topic - stereo amplifier kit

2007-09-15 Thread johnny
Hello Group, It is absolute off topic and you can press 'del' now. As a kit builder, I am looking for a 80-100 watt rms stereo amplifier kit. I would prefer solid state for the power amplifier. Any recommendation or weblink will be welcome. There are some Chinese and Taiwanese kits