Re: [Elecraft] K2 -- loss of output power control

, WB6RQN 73, Don W3FPR Brian Lloyd wrote: Our K2 was working perfectly until I opened it up, tightened the power transistor mounting screws, realigned the receiver, and put it back together. Now power output no longer follows the power setting. When set to a power output less than 10W

Re: [Elecraft] K2 -- loss of output power control

On Thu, Dec 11, 2008 at 10:47 AM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Brian, Yes, that is not enough voltage from D16. The K2 power control circuits think that there is not enough power output and ramps up the power in an effort to see more voltage on the VRFDET line. That is what I am

[Elecraft] K2 -- loss of output power control

0.3V-0.7V so that appears to be working also. I am planning to fly to Dominica on Friday and operate from there but I can't take the K2 unless I solve this problem. Suggestions? Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori School 9330 Sierra College Bl brian AT gbmontessori DOT com

[Elecraft] signal strength

with S- units altogether and have a display of S:N and of absolute signal strength in dBm. But that is the beauty of software: you don't need to change the hardware to add the feature. Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori School 9330 Sierra College Bl brian AT gbmontessori DOT com

Re: [Elecraft] Questions from a Liberal Arts Major

of wire. (This information comes from having wired aircraft.) Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori School 9330 Sierra College Bl brian AT gbmontessori DOT com Roseville, CA 95661 +1.916.367.2131 (voice)+1.791.912.8170 (fax) PGP key ID: 12095C52A32A1B6C

Re: [Elecraft] Sound perception

the signal before it gets to the built-in audio amp and feed it to a good hi-fi amp to see what you hear. Get the signal right from the detector if you can. It can make a *huge* difference. (My experience is that most manufacturers of ham gear really skimp on the quality of the audio chain.) Brian

Re: [Elecraft] K2 --- Park Portable Antenna

the line over a tree branch. I then string out a 45' piece of wire as a counterpoise. Works just dandy. -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] Computer-Headset on K2

to work with different mics. -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ 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 on TV

The local ABC affiliate did a piece on our field day activity. We got in a good plug for the K2. ;-) See: http://www.news10.net/video/default.aspx Click on 'Roseville Hams Hit the Airwaves'. Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori School 9330 Sierra College Bl brian AT gbmontessori DOT

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day

- operator, assisted with the kids doing almost all the operating. (Dale, K6PJV, and I want to get a few contacts in.) The antennas were chosen to allow kids to build them. See you on the air! -- Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori brian AT gbmontessori DOT com

Re: [Elecraft] SMT Work In The Ham Radio Shack WHAT TOOLS Are Required..?

way you want to. I personally find that an $80 temperature-controlled hot-air gun with solder paste works really well for me. YMMV. Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori School 9330 Sierra College Bl brian AT gbmontessori DOT com Roseville, CA 95661 +1.916.367.2131 (voice

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - SMT mods

that I should try it first on something disposable.) You might want to get a SoftRock lite board. They are cheap and very cool to play with. You can get your feet wet with both SMT and SDR all at once and all for the cost of about $30(us). -- Brian Lloyd Granite Bay

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - SMT mods

on through-hole boards. I got it from these guys: http://circuitspecialists.com They have good, inexpensive solder and rework stations too. -- Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori brian AT gbmontessori DOT com 9330 Sierra College Blvd. +1.916.367.2131 (voice

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - SMT mods

to start using SMT. So get the right tool before you ruin something. -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - SMT mods

. OTOH, I wanted to point out that there are relatively low-cost tools designed to do the job. Now people get to decide for themselves how they want to spend their time and their money. -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com

Re: [Elecraft] Ethernet to serial adapters

perfection. -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ 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] K3 Circuit Board Traces

it will heat up faster than a regular oven. You preheat the board to about 90C and then crank it up to about 250C and watch for the solder paste to turn to solder and flow out.) -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com

Re: [Elecraft] SDR Adapter

up the code for the K2. -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ 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] K3: Power cable question

limiting. Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori School 9330 Sierra College Bl brian AT gbmontessori DOT com Roseville, CA 95661 +1.916.367.2131 (voice)+1.791.912.8170 (fax) PGP key ID: 12095C52A32A1B6C PGP key fingerprint: 3B1D BA11 4913 3254 B6E0 CC09 1209 5C52

Re: [Elecraft] SDR Adapter

are rather inexpensive. Yes. Tony Parks actually makes versions of the Softrock just for use with the K2 and K3. -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] K2 cellphone interference

Our K2 appears inordinately sensitive to radiation from my GSM phone. It occurs with the audio gain turned all the way down so it appears that this problem might be with the audio amp stage. Have others experienced this and, if so, has anyone come up with a fix? -- Brian Lloyd

Re: [Elecraft] K2 cellphone interference

On Jun 8, 2008, at 8:14 AM, Jim Brown wrote: On Sun, 8 Jun 2008 05:00:16 -0700, Brian Lloyd wrote: Our K2 appears inordinately sensitive to radiation from my GSM phone. This is a VERY common problem in the audio world. I know. I used to make a living designing high-end audio preamps

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Noise Reduction (NR) in FM Mode

Motorola didn't use good limiters. Now to see if I can pry my foot out of my mouth... Hey, you've been around linear radios for too long. It could happen to anyone. :-) -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com

[Elecraft] K2 KAT100 and BL2 questions

concerned about losses and arcing (100W) in the balun in that specific instance. -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

Re: [Elecraft] K2 KAT100 and BL2 questions

into a rhombus ... :-) -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ 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] K2 KAT100 and BL2 questions

On Jun 2, 2008, at 9:25 PM, Vic K2VCO wrote: Brian Lloyd wrote: 1. What is the matching range of the KAT100, i.e. will it match an antenna fed at a voltage node 2. Does the BL2 have a problem when looking at a really high impedance, i.e. when center feeding a full- wave doublet? Maybe

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Band changing...Devils Advocate...

operation confusing -- but I can imagine someone wanting to do this, especially during a contest. So, is this a good problem statement? -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com P.S. -- Pet peeve -- radios with a plethora of computer features but crappy RF

[Elecraft] Band stacking UI rant (was: K3 Band changing...Devils Advocate...)

to turn the AGC off and to go look it up in the manual. Hello! Fast, slow, Off, Fast, Slow, Off. It isn't rocket science. (Sorry. Sometimes I get carried away.) -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com

Re: [Elecraft] I want a blue K3

On May 29, 2008, at 11:22 AM, ON4WIX wrote: Consider your wish granted, hi http://uk.shopping.com/xPF-AEG-AEG-Fridge Where is the second receiver? -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] RE: K2: 80m 17m Weak RX, no TX

looked at twice. It helped a lot but there were still errors. Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori School 9330 Sierra College Bl brian AT gbmontessori DOT com Roseville, CA 95661 +1.916.367.2131 (voice)+1.791.912.8170 (fax) PGP key ID: 12095C52A32A1B6C PGP key

[Elecraft] 9MHz IF +/- 5MHz VFO -- sideband inversion

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 FM Operation ???

of operation is similar. The receiver is a linear translator to either baseband or very low IF. -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] K3 USB-serial adapter recommendation

/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori brian AT gbmontessori DOT com 9330 Sierra College Blvd. +1.916.367.2131 (voice) Roseville, CA 95661, USA http

Re: [Elecraft] USB on all bands ??

the air too. :-) -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ 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] K3: Ultimate Digital (WAS: Automatic Character Spacing)

the appropriate codecs. It can then fill the Shannon box any way it knows how. Oh yes, the future could look mighty different! Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori School 9330 Sierra College Bl brian AT gbmontessori DOT com Roseville, CA 95661 +1.916.367.2131 (voice

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - KIO2 stop bit oddity

://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Very Dissatisfied With Elecraft Support

a 'scope instead of the RF probe probably has all the bits lying around and would send them to Jon if he asked. -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - KIO2 stop bit oddity

the received character before the next character starts coming. -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - KIO2 stop bit oddity

know why this is but it seems to be the norm. There is no reason for this. All the extra stop bit does is allow the receiver more time to process the most recently-received character before the next one arrives. -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com

Re: [Elecraft] Buddipole vs. tuner and wire

Wow! Thanks for all the input. FWIW, I already own the SGC-231 tuner so it and wire cost me nothing. I would have to buy the Buddipole so it would have to be significantly easier/better to use to make it worth spending $400 on. Again, thanks for all the input. I appreciate it. Brian Lloyd

[Elecraft] Bal[un] (was: Buddipole vs. tuner and wire)

. inverted-V, would make a pretty good omni all-band antenna. More thinking aloud. Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori School 9330 Sierra College Bl brian AT gbmontessori DOT com Roseville, CA 95661 +1.916.367.2131 (voice)+1.791.912.8170 (fax) PGP key ID

[Elecraft] Buddipole vs. tuner and wire

that makes it on-topic here :-) as an alternative. Would anyone care to comment on wire/tuner vs. Buddipole? -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

[Elecraft] coaxial dipole (was: What do you have in your portable/travel kit?)

. To be honest, that is what I usually do. ;-) Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori School 9330 Sierra College Bl brian AT gbmontessori DOT com Roseville, CA 95661 +1.916.367.2131 (voice)+1.791.912.8170 (fax) PGP key ID: 12095C52A32A1B6C PGP key fingerprint: 3B1D BA11

Re: [Elecraft] Bass in audio is good

. ;-) Claude Shannon for President. Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori School 9330 Sierra College Bl brian AT gbmontessori DOT com Roseville, CA 95661 +1.916.367.2131 (voice)+1.791.912.8170 (fax) PGP key ID: 12095C52A32A1B6C PGP key fingerprint: 3B1D BA11 4913

Re: [Elecraft] Bass in audio is good

will talk about how it is ALL digital, that there is no such thing as analog. ;-) But are the little quanta-thingies particles or waves? Yes. Richard Feynman for President, Claude Shannon for Vice President. Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori School 9330 Sierra College Bl brian

Re: [Elecraft] K2- setting the filters

replaced by the K2 and a cheap 2M mobile FM rig. But if anyone could advise on the above, that would aid my learing process. Thats one of the reasons why i bought it :o) I would really like to hear why the actual filter width varies so widely from what the radio reports too. Brian Lloyd

Re: [Elecraft] K2- setting the filters

replaced by the K2 and a cheap 2M But if anyone could advise on the above, that would aid my learing process. Thats one of the reasons why i bought it :o) I would really like to hear why the actual filter width varies so widely from what the radio reports too. Brian Lloyd Granite Bay

Re: can anyone tell me what 4-40 refers to (was [Elecraft] K3 #685 arrived)

diameter), 40 threads-per-inch. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unified_Thread_Standard -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

[Elecraft] contest logging software

software. (Our Macs run both MacOS and Windows as the same time.) Thanks in advance. BTW, thank you to everyone who responded to my queries about CW operation. I really appreciate it. Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori School 9330 Sierra College Bl brian AT gbmontessori DOT com

Re: [Elecraft] logging software for Mac

, including off-the-wall programs that drive specific hardware through either USB or Firewire. Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori School 9330 Sierra College Bl brian AT gbmontessori DOT com Roseville, CA 95661 +1.916.367.2131 (voice)+1.791.912.8170 (fax) PGP key

Re: [Elecraft] Concern

the K3 and go back to K2 development. Other than an official Elecraft-supplied buffered audio input and output for data modes, what else would you add to the K2? Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori School 9330 Sierra College Bl brian AT gbmontessori DOT com Roseville, CA 95661

[Elecraft] Measuring power output of an SSB transmitter

Electronics Multi-Phase exciter with a whopping 10W of output. When I got done making that work again you can bet I understood single-sideband. :-) Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori School 9330 Sierra College Bl brian AT gbmontessori DOT com Roseville, CA 95661 +1.916.367.2131

Re: [Elecraft] Concern

be supported. I think this is a key point. Open the K2 firmware for others to do development on it would be a great thing. Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori School 9330 Sierra College Bl brian AT gbmontessori DOT com Roseville, CA 95661 +1.916.367.2131 (voice

[Elecraft] Thank you Steve Smith

with me about purchasing an HF rig and is seriously considering his own K2. Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori School 9330 Sierra College Bl brian AT gbmontessori DOT com Roseville, CA 95661 +1.916.367.2131 (voice)+1.791.912.8170 (fax) PGP key ID

Re: [Elecraft] Concern

been on the Elecraft website since mid-2003. I was thinking more of the code in the main control processor but it is good to know that the DSP is open. Thanks. -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com

[Elecraft] Another CW question (was: CW Mistakes)

get on-the-air to have some CW QSOs. I want to be sure I am giving them good advice. -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

Re: [Elecraft] Portable CW paddles for K2?

On Apr 25, 2008, at 2:58 AM, TF3KX wrote: My K2 #6425 is now up and running, and I need good, light/small portable iambic paddles for the upcoming summer trips. Are there any good recommendations? I really like Eric's Clipper key. -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN

[Elecraft] K2 vs. K2/100

with the integral KAT2 and battery pack, and an external amp for base operation, and integrating the amp into the K2 and operating with an external tuner. Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori School 9330 Sierra College Bl brian AT gbmontessori DOT com Roseville, CA 95661

[Elecraft] simple iambic paddle

of trouble with a straight key. Most immediately gravitate to the bencher so I am trying to find a way to make a $5 paddle. Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori School 9330 Sierra College Bl brian AT gbmontessori DOT com Roseville, CA 95661 +1.916.367.2131 (voice

Re: [Elecraft] simple iambic paddle

that I personally have no problem with timing and rhythm with a straight key but most of the kids just aren't there. Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori School 9330 Sierra College Bl brian AT gbmontessori DOT com Roseville, CA 95661 +1.916.367.2131 (voice

[Elecraft] K2 on school field trip

as they are only mostly through learning the alphabet and haven't covered numbers and punctuation characters. Soon. -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] K2 not dead yet

it. -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ 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

[Elecraft] LiIon and LiPoly battery packs

Has anyone put together a LiPoly or LiIon battery pack and charger for the K2? If so, could you share your information? Thanks. -- Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori brian AT gbmontessori DOT com 9330 Sierra College Blvd. +1.916.367.2131 (voice

[Elecraft] K2 not dead yet

, the K3 looks like a superb radio. I want one. But, compared to just about everything else, the K2 is still a winner. (For some reason it keeps following me home on the weekends.) -- Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori brian AT gbmontessori DOT com 9330 Sierra College

[Elecraft] troubleshooting the KNB2

. So, anyone have any suggestions for further trouble shooting? -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RS323 and Data Modes {was YAQ - Yet Another (K3)Question}

: Not within a thousand years will man ever fly! -- Wilbur Wright, 1901 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RS323 and Data Modes {was YAQ - Yet Another (K3)Question}

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 RS323 and Data Modes {was YAQ - Yet Another (K3)Question}

with the K3 and a sound card based solution. Absolutely 100% correct. If I have to use a sound-card to do a digital mode with the K3 then there is no real advantage to the K3 over the K2. 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com

[Elecraft] OT: PSK on 30M and 17M

on 20MHz was booming in here yesterday but there was no activity on 17M. Go figure. And 30M seems to me to be a great band for PSK31 but I will be darned if I can find one iota of activity. 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com

Re: [Elecraft] My K2 is unbelievable!

wires. It is just friggin' amazing! ...Yep, for me there is a lot more to ham radio than just technical stuff. But for some of us it is the science and technology that just tickles us no end. Isn't it great that ham radio lets us do all this! Brian Lloyd 3191 Western

Re: [Elecraft] OT: According to the paper Don Herbert passed away

next years classes will include building Ham rigs (guess which ones) Maybe we should start the Schools that use Elecraft club. :-) 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

[Elecraft] The ultimate old-timer's CW and digital mode box

I was searching for sources of reasonably-priced (meaning cheap but useful) straight keys and came up with this gem: http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/13/steampunk-laptop-comes-complete- with-morse-key/ With this in your shack PSK31 won't really feel like cheating. 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian

[Elecraft] Re: Re K2 ordering!

!!! :-) Good work Brian, best regards F5UL/Bob Thank you. 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

Re: [Elecraft] Getting ready to order K2

and knowing my background they were quite supportive of my idea to get the K2 and build it with the kids. So don't go beating up on them yet. :-) 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

Re: [Elecraft] Getting ready to order K2

that in our classes. I am going to show kids how much fun making things can be. Oh, and I have to get T-hunting and emergency communications in there too. I want to make sure there is something for everyone. 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com

[Elecraft] Getting ready to order K2

! 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ 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] Where R made ? Power Pole

category, i.e. the people who really think and make new things. 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

Re: [Elecraft] K2: Firmware Escrow

and better than alternatives. To some extent I agree. Unless Elecraft is actively pursuing sales in restrictive countries, they are not likely to run into the problem. I think that they are just trying to meet current demand. 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT

Re: [Elecraft] K2: Firmware Escrow

years and it is junk. But we do tend to keep our radios for a long time. All I want is to ensure that, if I have to repair or modify my radio, I will have *all* the parts I need to do so. Software is now a part. YMMV 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com

Re: [Elecraft] K2: Firmware Escrow

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Re: [Elecraft] Best Handi-Talki Out There Now?

to make the application customizable. BTW, I am keeping my IC-2A. 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3: S-meter calibration (redux)

, they are pretty clueless when it comes to coming up with a good UI. Their options su... are supremely suboptimal. So, seems you are agreeing with me and I with you. 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood report and K3 agc

how he/she wants to spend the CPU cycles to ensure that the CPU is never saturated. I do not for a moment believe that this is a problem inherent in the use of DSP in the IF/ demod stages. 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3: S-meter calibration (redux)

, but being able to change the S-meter slope and intercept strikes me as being a bad option. To me that is like changing the calibration of a voltmeter or wattmeter because you like the needle pointer to move differently. 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com

[Elecraft] Re: K3: S-meter calibration (redux)

On Jun 7, 2007, at 9:50 AM, wayne burdick wrote: Brian Lloyd wrote: being able to change the S-meter slope and intercept strikes me as being a bad option. To me that is like changing the calibration of a voltmeter or wattmeter because you like the needle pointer to move differently

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3: S-meter calibration (redux)

is actually reflected in the behavior of the meter in my radio. Oh, and I want a meter with resolution that corresponds to the accuracy of the measurement. ;-) Uh, and can I have it for $59 too? :-) 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3: S-meter calibration (redux)

wonder what timing Wayne will use. And don't forget attack/decay time for the peak-reading meter and integration time for the RMS meter function. :-) Oh dear, this could get SO out-of-hand. Sorry. 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com

Re: [Elecraft] ESD bags

On Jun 7, 2007, at 6:49 PM, Nancy and Bob Widmaier wrote: Where can I get or buy large ESD bags in small quantities at a reasonable price? Just wrap them in aluminum foil if you are concerned. 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft: Re Radios on Networks

On Jun 6, 2007, at 2:21 AM, Mike Walkington wrote: Is this the making of a standard interface? http://rigserve.sourceforge.net/about.html It looks like it might be. 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Datamodes

On Jun 6, 2007, at 8:33 AM, Vic K2VCO wrote: Bob Nielsen wrote: The point that I'm (still) missing is how is a good AFSK signal is supposed to be different from a 'true FSK' signal as G4ILO suggested. It isn't. 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's HexKey

, from either Elecraft or Bencher, even at a premium price. So, take it apart, strip the base, and take it to your local chrome- plating shop. Then you can attach S/N 0001 to it. :-) 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood Engineering and DSP

that any competent engineer would fail to understand this. 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 freqs query

it to. (wink- wink, nudge-nudge) 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ 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] Re: radios on networks

if anyone has addressed this in the TAPR/AMRAD digital conference? (Lyle?) Simon Brown, HB9DRV - Original Message - From: Brian Lloyd brian- [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is an excellent point. Imagine I am using a digital mode with a K3. The K3 performs all modulation

Re: [Elecraft] Re: radios on networks

On Jun 5, 2007, at 9:33 AM, Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote: From: Brian Lloyd [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2007 08:36:11 -0700 I would love to have a universal interface that would plug into the ethernet and let me sample and control things in my shack. I want

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Message Board?

this works fine. And a BBS has no advantage there either as you won't see a new thread if people don't create one. 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You

Re: [Elecraft] USB ports and things - with corrections

, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ 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] spectrogram for mac or linux?

, FFT, bitrate analysis, etc. 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ 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] Spilling the HF beans .....

. The rest is history. 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ 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] CW practice QSOs...

but it is windows-specific. Doesn't anyone write code in Java so it can be used on multiple platforms? 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

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