[Elecraft] Resistor and capacitor installation

2018-03-27 Thread Chuck Mabbott
I always had a school eraser with one end split. I would put the lead of the component in the split and as I pulled it out I would twist it also. This cleaned up stuff on the lead prior to soldering back into the circuit. -- 73 Chuck AA8VS Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2018 17:54:11 -0400 From:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 139, Issue 5

2015-11-05 Thread Chuck Mabbott
Pardon me for sounding silly, you said sideband mode correct? When you held down the mic button did you whistle or speak? As I recall SSB mode needs a signal to modulate in order to transmit? -- 73 Chuck AA8VS Message: 28 Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2015 09:23:30 -0600 From: "WR5DC"

[Elecraft] OT: Paddle training

2011-03-26 Thread Chuck Mabbott
I had turned that keyer around and put hand on top of box and that worked for me. However I was just messing around and have not continued that way. I use bug most of the time and wired up a set of paddles to work like a double speed [cootie] key. That is also a lot of fun. 73 Chuck AA8VS

[Elecraft] Look familiar? Elecraft vs Ten Tec

2011-02-09 Thread Chuck Mabbott
Everyone saw this??? Ten Tec [made in China] pre-built Two Band CW QRP Transceiver - 40/20 Meters http://www.tentec.com/index.php?id=193 Also has a 40/30 meter option.. Original KX1 by Elecraft __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] Merry Christmas and safe holidays to all!!

2010-12-23 Thread Chuck Mabbott
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[Elecraft] Key in K3 not working

2010-11-14 Thread Chuck Mabbott
Have you tried a different key? While slim chance it is that simple might be worth a try before you tear into the radio? 73 Chuck AA8VS Here's what I did now to rule out the actual K3 jack: I took the rear bottom panel off. I checked continuity with a plug connected to the socket. I

[Elecraft] OT: How do unrelated features get broken?

2010-11-14 Thread Chuck Mabbott
We just think they are not related, funny how software/ hardware works isn't it Wayne... 73 Chuck AA8VS -Original Message- From: Wayne Burdick Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2010 16:53 To: Barry Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How do unrelated features get broken?

[Elecraft] Network Port - ?

2010-08-30 Thread Chuck Mabbott
At what price for additional port and software. Just because it can be done do we really need it? To me QRP was minimal radio, power and the sheer fun of communicating. It is a hobby I enjoy because it gets away from computers... 73 Chuck AA8VS Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:36:47 + From:

[Elecraft] OT: Northern lights

2008-07-26 Thread Chuck Mabbott
Thought they were there to help the Ice Road Truckers see... If anyone has seen the show, I thought I had picked up they had HF in them?? Wonder if there are non-amaetur radios that they would use that would give them the range to reach out further than CBs or commerical VHF radios would.

Fw: [Elecraft] QSP?

2007-08-07 Thread Chuck Mabbott
I asked my net manager about the QSP so I wouldn't blow it... -- Chuck AA8VS Politics and crime, they are the same thing. - Vito Carlone Godfather III Hi Chuck: Assuming one is already QNI (checked-in), and hears a station attempting to get the attention of NCS, the proper procedure

Re: [Elecraft] 135 ft flat top antennas, again, ad infinitum

2006-10-13 Thread Chuck Mabbott
- Original Message - From: George [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 4:23 PM Subject: [Elecraft] 135 ft flat top antennas, again, ad infinitum My 2 cents worth is: Theory is one thing and actuality is another thing. I use a 130 ft.

Re: [Elecraft] What's wrong with Serial

2006-06-20 Thread Chuck Mabbott
At least Elecraft's does a duel purpose, there are hardware/ software vendors who reverse the wiring in them just because they can and their special cable costs a bunch... Not going to name names but no one in ham radio community, for those who know something of CNC machines I am sure you

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Human CW copy speed

2006-05-16 Thread Chuck Mabbott
Here's the page and the information about the man http://www.telegraph-office.com/pages/mcelroy.html - Original Message - From: Fred Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 1:24 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: Human CW copy

[Elecraft] Yet another on the stupid thread

2006-01-03 Thread Chuck Mabbott
OK, my daughter was going to replace the switch cover in her room. Next thing we heard the pop of a fuse blowing and she jumped... Ask her what happened and she said a spark jumped and the lights went out. I told her you can't do that with power on and Don't be silly dad, I turned the

[Elecraft] K2: DSP for CW ? - Curious

2005-11-21 Thread Chuck Mabbott
K2 Question [cause I don't know] Past experience with 'other' DSP options and CW if I have a CW signal buried [way] down in the noise level and DSP is activated the CW signal will sometimes be cut back or disappear along with the noise. So just out of curiousity how does the K series work

[Elecraft] Fw: NREN Training Broadcast

2005-11-11 Thread Chuck Mabbott
- Original Message - From: James Wades To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 11, 2005 3:20 PM Subject: NREN Training Broadcast Hi Everyone: Just a reminder that our weekly NREN training broadcast from K6KPH will again occur this Saturday. Time:2100Z Freq: 7050

[Elecraft] OT: [QMN] K6KPH Broadcast - Saturday 11/12/2005

2005-11-07 Thread Chuck Mabbott
Information recieved from RD at K6KPH station for this coming weekend (-) We begin the NREN broadcast on the frequencies listed at 1300pst/2100Z. NREN has requested us to do the broadcast again this weekend but I'm

Re: Re: [Elecraft] MicroHam microkeyer

2005-10-26 Thread Chuck Mabbott
Found page on the web http://www.airborn.com.au/rs232.html In the area of PC to CNC you never connected 1 to 1 at anytime. Might be a little late, but some additional information can't hurt 73 Chuck AA8VS - Original Message - From: Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chris Kantarjiev

Re: [Elecraft] An Opportunity for CW Ops

2005-09-13 Thread Chuck Mabbott
Here is web page, just watch the steps it is straight forward and most NCS like QMN, etc. will slow down and go at your speed... http://www.qsl.net/w8ihx/procedur.html - Original Message - From: Jason Artz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, September 13,

Re: [Elecraft] KAT100 remote and weatherproof?

2005-09-07 Thread Chuck Mabbott
I have an SGC tuner and really love how it operates, but in keeping with where I believe these guys are going ... The T1 in a weather proof box that could be put on the end of the pole [the dipole feed points]; a method of running the power to it; possibly a LED [remote] so you know it is

Re: [Elecraft] Dropping the Code Test

2005-09-05 Thread Chuck Mabbott
Check out the following nets http://www.aa8vs.org/nren both CW and Winlink http://www.qsl.net/w8ihx CW net been running since '35. The nets are running and traffic is being passed and ops are standing by to assist 7.050 and 14.050 Just need to get the word out. - Original

Re: [Elecraft] Dropping the Code Test

2005-09-05 Thread Chuck Mabbott
Why hate anyone, that is why a communicator needs to be versed in all the tools. That would be SSB, digital, CW, etc... You are forced, since emergancies are not scheduled to take what ever mode works the best at the specific time and get the information applied in a standard format

[Elecraft] TV Station comment - Disaster

2005-09-01 Thread Chuck Mabbott
Speaking of that you'll love this one on QMN/ NREN list * Wake up FCC!! How important is amateur radio? Why should our frequencies be protected? The following was posted on the WLOX ABC affliate in Biloxi: Family and Friend Information - 5:20 pm

[Elecraft] OT: Need advice -- mobile 706 857 and K2

2005-08-03 Thread Chuck Mabbott
I preferred the 706 because size of numbers on display and ease of accessing the knobs. Not to mention at the time I bought the remote head was free. The 857 has some small buttons on the knob and when your driving and in traffic some of these could be hit incorrectly. Visualize mounted in

[Elecraft] whips

2005-06-29 Thread Chuck Mabbott
CB Channel 19 is 27.185 MHz and if the KTAT1 tuner has sufficient matching capability you could probably easily hit 12 or 10 meters. it might even give 15 a shot. The SGC tuner works quite well on 102 whip and the range is 80 up to 6 meters but it has an extremely wide matching range. I am

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 30m module - Hand capacitance effect?

2005-05-26 Thread Chuck Mabbott
Did you cover up the speaker?? Sorry don't know why I asked that. Have a great and safe Memorial Day weekend to one and all!! 73 Chuck AA8VS - Original Message - From: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 3:14 PM

Re: [Elecraft] Left-handed amputations

2005-05-18 Thread Chuck Mabbott
As I recall most power tools are made for right-hand folks which makes them awkward for south-paws at best. While in the service and qualifying with a rifle on odd years I did lefthand and even years I did righthand and I have to tell you the M14 is darned awkward for a lefty. 73 Chuck

[Elecraft] CW vs Text Message Contest on NBC's TonightShowFriday -- watched it

2005-05-14 Thread Chuck Mabbott
They trounced them! No suprise but the text messengers seem suprised what 140 year old technology can do - Original Message - From: EricJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Art - W6KY' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2005 10:10 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] QST:

Re: [Elecraft] Trip to Canada

2005-03-05 Thread Chuck Mabbott
He will want to make sure he does a VE3/Call or Call/VE3 depending what net you talk to. The key is so the Canadian Ops know he is in country. A bunch of nice guys over there! 73 Chuck AA8VS - Original Message - From: designer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net