[Elecraft] K1 Problem

2007-04-28 Thread Bob P
I have a problem I think I solved, but would like a few comments. I installed a new K1 2 Band Board and all things went smooth till I tried to send with ATU First it would send on 40 meters, then at 80 I got a short chirp and a low buzz intread of 800 Hz sound So I found a bigger power sup

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Cal

2007-04-17 Thread Bob P
Saw a article in FISTS news letter about mods for a K1, Changing USB to LSB, Does any one have comments if this works and why do it ??. Mod is remove RFC1 and jumper it, then realign BFO Bob KC8IPQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailma

[Elecraft] K1 Kit Help

2007-04-14 Thread Bob P
I have a kit for KFL1-2 for 80 and 40 Meter for K-1. I need some one to build this for me or trade plus cash for their already build board. I want to get on the slow CW nets. I also have for sale or trade a KFL1-4 (40, 30, 20, and 15 meters ) May even thinking about selling the K1 SN 018

Re: [Elecraft] Update

2006-12-10 Thread Bob P
Hi All, I received a new 2 band ( 80 and 40M) board for my K1 and a NB. The Saga starts: I needed my eyes examined, I'm 64, and I have a lot of change in my lenses prescriptions, plus have beginning of cataracts in left eye, which is my good eye. Great to get old, LOL So ordered a new

Re: [Elecraft] Solder & weller tips

2006-12-04 Thread Bob P
OK what type Weller is best, gun ? Iron ? Model ? Bob - Original Message - From: "Ken Chandler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 11:43 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Solder & weller tips Thanks everyone for the help on the tips & solder At least I know I have

Re: [Elecraft] VELLEMAN HPS40 Scope

2006-11-28 Thread Bob P
Their are lot of VELLEMAN HPS40 on ebay, hand held. Would this be a good first scope for a newbi, I know basic ac/dc therory and want to get i circuit design trouble shooting. Bob ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You mu

Re: [Elecraft] Up Grade Question K1 or KX1

2006-11-24 Thread Bob P
Sort of a abstract question from a newbi..has any one gone through the K1 or KX1 compomet by componet and asked if this is the best capacitor/coil/resistor/crystal/transistor (with in the same price range) to optimize the transceivers ?? I mean run the numbers and such ?? Bob ___

Re: [Elecraft] K1 vs KX1 Dilemma Just doit..

2006-11-24 Thread Bob P
I ordered the 2-Band 40M &80M for my K1, plus a noise filter. I'm going to look at it and make a decision on whether I can build it. If I do and succeed I'm going to get a KX1. Gettin to old to keep puttin of these BIG decisons :-) Bob - Original Message - From: "Stephanie Maks" <[EM

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Change Frequency Board

2006-11-22 Thread Bob P
Hi All, I purchased a K1 some time ago on Ebay and it works fine. It has 2 Filter Boards and the antenna tuner. The two band board is 30 and 40 meters, and I want 40 and 80 meters. Whats the easyest fix ? I'm not real good with delicate work, so I need to trade or have some one make the mo

[Elecraft] KX1 vs K1

2006-11-15 Thread Bob P
Hi All, I'm sure this has been covered before, but for hiking and backpacking is it a choice between the KX1 and K1, is one better then the other ? Or is it a nocontest and that the KX1 is the winner because of being smaller and lighter ? What about portable antenna's - a long wire ? or is th