Re: [Elecraft] kx3 aircraft radio

2013-03-28 Thread Bob Baxter
Boy, this is all news to me.  As a career airline mechanic, since retired, I'm unaware of any HF radio equipment on board that is capable of operating on the ham bands.  The only HF carried on our airplanes was Automatic Direction Finding and that was receive only and emergency only.  Some

[Elecraft] K2, no I/O

2013-03-10 Thread Bob Baxter
It's been a few years since I've asked for help but I need some now.  I'm unable to get the K2 recognized by any computer program.  So far the voltages have checked close until J2.  Pin 1 is showing 2.3v and should be 0, pin 3 is showing 1v and should be 5v.  J1 voltages are pretty close.  The

Re: [Elecraft] K2, no I/O

2013-03-10 Thread Bob Baxter
Further info on my problem.  The I/O is inop with either the original or the KPA100 plugged in.  I suspect the problem may be on the control board but that gets into ICs and I have no idea what goes on in them. Bob AA7EQ   It's been a few years since I've asked for help but I need some now.

Re: [Elecraft] building a K-2 compared to HW-9

2007-02-19 Thread Bob Baxter
, with the HW9, I didn't have an email list to bail me out of my dumb mistakes. All things considered, I'd rather do a K2. Bob Baxter aa7eq ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

Re: [Elecraft] use of off topic

2006-10-09 Thread Bob Baxter
at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Amateur-repairs/ Bob Baxter aa7eq ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] Please unsubscribe me from the list

2006-09-29 Thread Bob Baxter
--- Paul E.McLaughlin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I tried to unsubscribe last night but I forgot my password. In a couple of days Mailman will send you it's monthly notice with your password on it. Bob Baxter aa7eq ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

Re: [Elecraft] Solar Panels

2006-07-03 Thread Bob Baxter
. With good sunshine I can operate all day and go home with a fully charged battery. Bob Baxter aa7eq ___ 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

[Elecraft] FS: American Morse Paddles

2006-06-29 Thread Bob Baxter
Now that I've got the American Morse paddles out and dusted them off, would anyone like to buy them for $45 delivered conus. Used very little since I got the Palm paddles. Bob Baxter aa7eq ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KAT1 disappointment

2006-06-22 Thread Bob Baxter
that, experimenting with feedline length seems like the next step. To see how feed line length effects tuning see http://www.qsl.net/w5dxp/notuner.htm (as mentioned in a previous post) An antenna analyzer really helps but the 4SQRP club's Tenna-dipper is a cheaper alternative, if its still available. Bob

[Elecraft] Test

2006-06-17 Thread Bob Baxter
Trying to get Tbird to lose it's appetite for html. ___ 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.):

[Elecraft] KPA100

2006-06-17 Thread Bob Baxter
guys have always bailed me out before. Bob Baxter aa7eq ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] Adventurous QRPers needed

2006-05-12 Thread Bob Baxter
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 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

[Elecraft] For Bug Users

2006-02-22 Thread Bob Baxter
about something for Lightnings etc. -- Bob Baxter AA7EQ Walnut Ridge, Ar. ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] Commercial CW ops (WAS: Bug Tamer)

2006-02-01 Thread Bob Baxter
them without being asked. Bob Baxter AA7EQ Walnut Ridge, Ar. ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

[Elecraft] WTB: Bug Tamer

2006-01-31 Thread Bob Baxter
The subject line says it all. If you have one that is just gathering dust I would like to buy it. I already have a Vibroplex Vari-Speed. -- Bob Baxter AA7EQ Walnut Ridge, Ar. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] re: Bug Tamer

2006-01-31 Thread Bob Baxter
in front of a bank of Hammerlund Super-Pros in a weather station in Greenland. Bob Baxter AA7EQ Walnut Ridge, Ar. On 1/31/06, Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: . I find that it's more effective to add length to the pendulum like the bug tamer does. I have a large alligator clip whose jaws

Re: [Elecraft] Weller WTCPT tip longevity

2006-01-10 Thread Bob Baxter
stick the tip in and work it up and down 3 or 4 times. Works real fine, lasts a long time. Bob Baxter AA7EQ Walnut Ridge, Ar. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr

[Elecraft] test

2005-12-21 Thread Bob Baxter
Oh no!! Mailman has me listed as a spammer again. I haven't spammed anyone for weeks. -- Bob Baxter AA7EQ Walnut Ridge, Ar. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr

[Elecraft] Re: K2 SSB Audio Problems

2005-12-21 Thread Bob Baxter
. It was a combination of the denoiser and boosting the higher frequencies with the audio unit that caused it. I've been happy dancing until I'm plumb wore out. -- Bob Baxter AA7EQ Walnut Ridge, Ar. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

[Elecraft] SSB audio problem

2005-12-10 Thread Bob Baxter
help. I don't know how long this has been going on as I haven't used ssb for a few years--I have a 50 pound Kenwood that does ssb pretty well if I feel the need for it. I haven't done the matched crystal mod and I'm wondering if that will help. Any ideas will be appreciated. -- Bob Baxter AA7EQ

Re: [Elecraft] SSB audio problem

2005-12-10 Thread Bob Baxter
Oops. Receive as far as I know. I've never transmitted with it. I will try both mods. It's definitely bassy on lsb and tinny on usb. Thanks Ron. Bob Baxter AA7EQ Walnut Ridge, Ar. On 12/10/05, Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Transmit, receive, or both? If on receive

Re: [Elecraft] SSB audio problem

2005-12-10 Thread Bob Baxter
I've ordered the 2nd stage mod kit. I'm also going to do the matched crystal mod on general principles. Thanks for the help, I may buy a microphone for it some day. I added the SSB for digital modes a few years ago but never checked SSB audio. Bob Baxter AA7EQ Walnut Ridge, Ar. On 12/10/05

[Elecraft] test

2005-10-26 Thread Bob Baxter
testing testing 12345 54321 How do you read? Over -- Bob Baxter AA7EQ Walnut Ridge, Ar. ___ 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.): http

Re: [Elecraft] test

2005-10-26 Thread Bob Baxter
Thanks guys. The last time I tried to post to this list I got bounced for being a spammer. Guess I'm being given a second chance. Bob Baxter AA7EQ On 10/26/05, Lambs, Dick Judy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 5 x 9 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

[fpqrp] FS KX1

2005-10-24 Thread Bob Baxter
It has 30M, auto tuner, paddles, and lithium AAs. $375 delivered to your front door in the lower 48. It was built by me (I've built a K2, K1, and other stuff) and works like a champ. I would consider a trade for a reliable QRO rig of the same value. -- Bob Baxter AA7EQ Walnut Ridge, Ar

Re: [Elecraft] My error in cutting the K1BKLTKIT LED Backlights

2005-09-11 Thread Bob Baxter
A Dremel with a cutting disk makes short work of it. The light works great. Bob Baxter AA7EQ Walnut Ridge, Ar. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub

[Elecraft] FT Palm IIIc

2005-06-22 Thread Bob Baxter
I have 2 Palm IIIc color handhelds and would like to trade one of them for monochrome (non color) Palm. It comes with 8mb ram, hot-sync cradle and charger. Model isn't important as long as it works. -- Bob Baxter AA7EQ Walnut Ridge, Ar. ___ Elecraft

[fpqrp] Re: FT Palm IIIc

2005-06-22 Thread Bob Baxter
A trade has been made. Thanks to those who replied for their interest Bob Baxter AA7EQ On 6/22/05, Bob Baxter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have 2 Palm IIIc color handhelds and would like to trade one of them for monochrome (non color) Palm. It comes with 8mb ram, hot-sync cradle and charger

Re: [Elecraft] Use of Abbreviations (OT?)

2005-06-14 Thread Bob Baxter
I think I used to have a microphone but haven't seen it in years. Bob Baxter AA7EQ Walnut Ridge, Ar. ___ 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] (no subject)

2005-05-13 Thread Bob Baxter
565-1296 Bob Baxter AA7EQ Walnut Ridge, Ar. On 5/13/05, Paul Gates [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I need some assistance. I thought I had saved the email but cannot find it concerning from Mouser the part that fits on the bnc connnector on back of K1 and has 2 terminals

Re: [Elecraft] Re:Antenna analyzers

2005-04-16 Thread Bob Baxter
I also own an RF-1 and have been very pleased with it but found Autek's customer service to be non-responsive and arrogant when they did respond. Bob Baxter AA7EQ Walnut Ridge, Ar. There's things I'd change about both units (particularly the customer service at Autek. I asked

Re: [Elecraft] Spectrogram

2005-03-09 Thread Bob Baxter
http://www.n0ss.net/ Scroll down near the bottom of the page. Ken Kirkley wrote: Do I remember correctly that there is/was a free use version of Spectrogram for aligning the K2? If so, where can I download the program? -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and MixW

2005-01-13 Thread Bob Baxter
a USB to Serial adapter (Com 3). Bob Baxter AA7EQ Walnut Ridge, Ar. ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] KIO2

2004-12-21 Thread Bob Baxter
Gilbert J Cross wrote: Wanting to try out the new KIO2 I found that my computer has only USB ports. Is it possible to cobble up an adaptor to get from the DB9 to the USB port? A USB to serial converter works for me and I have the cheapest one I could find. Bob

Re: [Elecraft] In ear monitors

2004-11-24 Thread Bob Baxter
. As usual YMMV. Bob Baxter AA7EQ ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Line into trees

2004-09-10 Thread Bob Baxter
are helically fletched and untrimmed. When they reach the top of their trajectory they descend straight down (good idea to keep your eye on it). Google will tell you all about floo floos. Bob Baxter AA7EQ Bisbee, Az. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Controls

2004-08-26 Thread Bob Baxter
/3rds of the way to the case he built. Bob Baxter AA7EQ Bisbee, Az. ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] SMT kits and Elecraft

2004-08-11 Thread Bob Baxter
checked your car? 95% of the nuts and bolts in my 88 Chevrolet, made in Texas, were metric. Bob Baxter AA7EQ Bisbee, Az. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr

Re: [Elecraft] Knobs etc.

2004-08-11 Thread Bob Baxter
Meteor instead because they were $400 cheaper. Bob Baxter AA7EQ Bisbee, Az. ___ 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.): http

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Random Wire Antenna recommendations

2004-08-07 Thread Bob Baxter
on the KX1 in the ARS Journal at http://www.arsqrp.com/ars/pages/back_issues/2003_text/1103_text/N7CEE.html He recommends a 42' wire with a 16' cp. Since I don't have a tuner in my KX1 yet I tried it with my K1 and it tuned up nicely on all four bands. Bob Baxter AA7EQ Bisbee, Az