[Elecraft] Slightly off topic - eHam.net Article - Homebrew

Glad to see Elecraft got mentioned fairly quickly in the posts. http://www.eham.net/articles/16158 -- David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW K2 #5982 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the

Re: [Elecraft] Question from a newbie > noise blanker

ermal emissions. Many consumer devices are light amplifiers. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW K2 #5982 Leigh L Klotz, Jr. wrote: Fred, Was this at night? Do you think consumer grade ones would work? Tnx es 73, Leigh/WA5ZNU On Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:58 am, Fred Jensen wrote: Night vision goggles work

Re: [Elecraft] HF Digital interface for the K2...

Sounds great. I think I will patiently await the update. Thanks again. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW K2 #5982 Don Wilhelm wrote: Ken and all, I no longer have kits, but I have 18 boards available. The output of the fixed audio board is isolated from all other signals in the K2, so

[Elecraft] OT: Morse Code Music Machine

Have been having WAY too much fun with this. Kids and everyone enjoyed it. http://www.philtulga.com/morse.html -- David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW K2 #5982 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to

Re: [Elecraft] Stripping Enamel Wire(Toroids)

m not really looking forward to it, but I am also not dreading it. I am much more confident with what has to happen now to get it correct. The more you do it, the easier it will get. Beyond that, and very hot chisel bit iron will help a great deal. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW K2 #5982

[Elecraft] Frequency counters for Alignment

have a XG2 that I haven't built yet, and I see that it has a +/- 1khz accuracy. I was thinking of using that to at least get the counter (a Heathkit IM-2410) close enough so I don't have to use the other transceiver. The XG2 will work ok for this won't it? -- David Wilburn [

Re: [Elecraft] KPA800/KPA1500 Status Update

Great stuff. Thanks for the update. Any other interesting products coming down pipe? David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW K2 #5982 Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ Elecraft wrote: Here's what I'm planning to send to the list - Hi Folks - Here is the straight story on our KPA 800/1500

Re: [Elecraft] RE: PSK31 Power Level

just a high or low. That way the transmitter is at low power for half of every cycle. There by reducing the duty cycle, and the demand on the system by half. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW K2 #5982 Parker Buckley wrote: Don, It's that "idle tone" that I questi

Re: [Elecraft] Re: KPA100 thermal pads for Q1/Q2

Saw a thread on that not to long ago. They said all you need to do is snug them up again. Elecraft did not like the thermal paste. Having dealt with it on high frequency, high power transmitters, I would have to agree with them. Stuff is a mess to work with. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Elecraft] VCO Voltage Checks - 40m

at it was referring to the headers I had just installed. So to reward everyone's (yours, Gary, and Ken's) efforts to make the rework eliminator's product more idiot proof, I have invented a better idiot. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW Don Wilhelm wrote: Dave, I d

[Elecraft] VCO Voltage Checks - 40m

3.539 15m 21000 2.482 21450 3.656 12m 24800 4.2225000 4.61 10m 28000 3.512 28800 4.39 -- David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW ___ Elec

Re: [Elecraft] wire antennas

tuned very well on the major bands, and with a bit of a struggle on some like 30m. The automatic antenna tuners in the my rigs has always worked pretty well tuning them up. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Stuart Rohre wrote: How low did you have your horizontal loop? We always use a 2 wave

Re: [Elecraft] wire antennas

That is definitely getting interesting. So I want to block 160m from going through, but pass 80m and above. Does that sound do able? With the number of people that run horizontal loops you would think this would be going on more. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don Wilhelm wrote: Dave

Re: [Elecraft] wire antennas

Not sure where you are suggesting I open it. I was considering disconnecting the feedline on one side where it connected to the balun. Is this what you mean. My apologies if it is a silly question. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Rick Hiller wrote: Dave, Another possibility for 160

Re: [Elecraft] How Much Bench Real Estate is Required to Construct a K2?

ilding. It is a bit more cramped than I would like to be, and I put all the stuff up when I am not building as the table is the keyboard area for this computer and my work computer. Not an optimal setup, but it is working so far. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wyn Hughes wrote: Does a

Re: [Elecraft] wire antennas

for a 160m loop, but my best estimates put me about 100 ft too short. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dale Putnam wrote: I would be wanting to try to utilize it as a top loaded vertical, tie the twinlead feeder together, then treat it as a vertical on 160. The loop as a loop presents tuff to

Re: [Elecraft] wire antennas

Yes, and it doesn't work. This is the second 80m horizontal loop I have had, and they just do not like going low. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don wrote: Have you tried using the antenna on 160 through a tuner just as it is? Chances are you can match it even on 160M and if you d

Re: [Elecraft] wire antennas

Yea, that is what has been keeping me away from 160m. I have several on going projects, and I can't start one of that magnitude now. Might have room for a dipole, so will just have to try that. Once I order some ladder line. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don Wilhelm wrote: Dave

Re: [Elecraft] wire antennas

and feeding the other side? If this is possible, is there a way to do this remotely? David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

Re: [Elecraft] Custom K2?

choices for Mac also. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW Ian Stirling wrote: On Tuesday 20 February 2007 17:48, you wrote: Why reinvent the wheel. Elecraft has put the functionality into the unit by adding the K2 command set using the RS232 port. I do all you want and more using HRD (H

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

to take a sip. Good luck. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW Chip Hood wrote: I am trying to get a feel for the difficulty to build a K-2 (w/SSB and tuner options) compared to a Heathkit HW-9: difficulty, time to complete, troubleshooting, etc. My last kit was a good while back - an

Re: [Elecraft] KDSP2 guide

This might get you started. http://www.elecraft.com/Apps/K2_QRC_8x8.pdf Didn't see much for DSP, but maybe you can add to it to make your own. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jeff Kinzli wrote: I'm quite surprised at how well the KDSP2 is able to make signals go from uncopyable

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - no tone on TX

Don and Jeff Kinzli had this discussion yesterday afternoon. You might look though those email, labeled "K2 lost sidetone", Don supplied some suggestions there. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dohn wrote: I did a lot of maintenance work on my K2 today. It required tearing it

Re: [Elecraft] Speaker problem

ata (Rev F-10) also available on our website in the "Manuals and Downloads" section. End copy David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tom Zeltwanger wrote: Just got K2 5848 complete. Everything looks good except the speakers (int or ext) do not work. Headphones work great. I double-check

Re: [Elecraft] How do I turn this off for Vacation?

The original email you were sent when you joined the group has a link in it for unsubscribe. Thy this link below, edited for you email address http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/options/elecraft/rmcgaver%40wi.rr.com David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Rick McGaver wrote: Please reply direct

Re: [Elecraft] Z6, grounded can?

FB, it was just that we had grounded all the other cans, so I wasn't sure. Thanks. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don Wilhelm wrote: Dave, Congratulations on your progress. Don't worry about the empty holes - all holes are not filled, many are via holes to get a signal (or gr

Re: [Elecraft] Microphone preamp and Heils

Never did get a clear answer on this. If I wire the K2 up for the Kenwood, and I have a Heil Pro Headset with the Kenwood adapter, I will be good to go? Curious, why did they stop making the Elecraft associated mike? Was it plastic or metal? David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] David

[Elecraft] Z6, grounded can?

I'm installing T6 (yes there is a god, this is the last of the toroids for a little bit) and noticed a hole next to Z6. I did not see anything in the text, but the holes on either side of the can are in the ground plane so I was not sure. -- David Wilburn [EMAIL PROT

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 #1727

Sounds awesome. Let us know how it turns out. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] RC wrote: KX1 1727 has arrived along with the 30m mod and KXAT1. I also wish to thank everyone who responded on my ESD question. I have been doing it wrong. so this time I hope to get it right. Me to the strap

Re: [Elecraft] ESD prevention

th a meter and periodically depending on how much work you do in this environment. I hope I have cleared it up a bit, and not added too many other questions. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] RC wrote: Hi Gang I am slightly confused! When using ESD protective measures you should use: 1) a w

Re: [Elecraft] Microphone preamp and Heils

ubstantial mike that feels like I have something in my hand. My current plan is to wire my K2 up for the Kenwood microphone. My other radio is a TS-570. The assumption on my part, is that I will then be able to use my Heil headset on both the Kenwood and the K2. Is this a valid assumpt

Re: [Elecraft] #5956 problem

on the pin of the chip, or on the associated pin on the back of the board? David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Matthew D. Pitts wrote: Gentlemen, I'm at the first alignment stage and I've run into a problem. I was able to get the INFO 201 message upon first power-up, but I have

Re: [Elecraft] OT: radio broadcast commercials

repeatedly broadcast over this channel. For those of you that have a car that has an XM satellite radio in it, and you haven't gotten the service, check this channel out. It is quite handy. "We will now return you to your regularly scheduled broadcast". David Wilburn [

[Elecraft] Grounding X7-X11

Do the crystals, X7->X11 NEED to be grounded on both sides? I see the concern about heat and will comply, but I have VERY large hands and do not want to attempt to ground both sides if it is not needed. Thanks -- David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW K2 #5

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 (and other) Reviews Needed for eHam

Tadeusz Raczek's, SP7HT, article "The DX Prowess of HF Receivers" on the Elecraft website. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jack Smith wrote: In addition, a subjective review hits things that the manufacturer's specs can't cover, such as: - Ergonomics of control, men

Re: [Elecraft] IF shift

This article had a big impact on my choice of the rig. It was written from the user's point of view, and with extensive hands on experience. http://www.elecraft.com/TechNotes/ncjk2100.pdf David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy wrote: David Wilburn wrote: I

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 (and other) Reviews Needed for eHam

ous Yahoo groups. The biggest thing I get out of these is the senses of "failures". You start hearing a pattern of failed primaries, displays, and other issues. This can be worthwhile in deciding to buy now, or wait for the "next" version with more fixes. David Wilburn [E

Re: [Elecraft] IF shift

In the article from the contester on the Elecraft site, N6 something, he setup the SSB filters to act a bit like an IF shift. One filter to the left, one to the right, and one center. Thought that was interesting. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW Jeff Kinzli wrote: Hey friends, how

Re: [Elecraft] Thermistor board

I am good to go then, as the one to the right is in good shape. I followed up with the measurement and all is well. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don Wilhelm wrote: Dave, If you look at the back of the thermistor board, there is one place where 3 resistors come together just above pins

Re: [Elecraft] Thermistor board

VERY Good Question!!! David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jeff Kinzli wrote: Along these lines, is there a way to know that the thermistor board is working properly? I'm guessing one would see drift, but are there more efficient, quantitative tests to ensure thermistor board fun

Re: [Elecraft] Thermistor board

Yea, it is a mess. I have one bridge, but I think that is where they come together anyway (the tail end of three of the resistors right next to the connector) because I can't get it cleared up. If I have problems that are on that circuit, it will be the first place I look. David Wi

[Elecraft] Thermistor board

side of this thing or something? -- David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW S/N 5982 ___ 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] AT PBMME QRP Backpack trip --COLD!

Has anyone heard these guys on? Any idea where they are operating? I have been listing here on the QRP freqs for a little while but have not heard anything. QTH southeastern VA. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Edward R. Breneiser wrote: Here's a tentative schedule of my Eagles Ne

Re: [Elecraft] magnifying Lamp

Staples and Office Depot both carry one for less than $50. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW Dennis Vavra wrote: I have learned that the "helping hands" I got from Radio Shack do not provide nearly enough Magnification nor any illumination of the PCBs and components for kit bu

Re: [Elecraft] DSP/KPA100 combination

Any idea when they will have a solution in place that doesn't involve metal working? David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW charles wrote: On Thursday 01 February 2007 14:21, Lyle Johnson wrote: Hello Charles! I would like to make contact with any builders who are currently pu

Re: [Elecraft] OT Other kits

http://www.w0ch.net/sierra/sierra.htm If you go to the root page of the above http://www.w0ch.net/ it also shows you information about other radios. Many of the individual radio pages have links also. Enjoy. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW David Lankshear wrote: A friend saw my

Re: [Elecraft] Pryme PMC 100 Desk Mic Pin Outs Needed

http://www.ac6rm.net/mailarchive/html/elecraft-list/2000-02/msg00218.html http://www.sonicolor.es/productos/pdf/radiocomunicaciones/pmc100.pdf David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW John Kinnunen wrote: I have a Pryme PMC 100 desk Mic I would like to use with my K2. I don't h

[Elecraft] Errata Step 2

tes S-9. If not, adjust C A L S H I . -- David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW ___ 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.

OT - Re: [Elecraft] PA cooling

27;t get me started about Desert Shield / Storm... 73 de K4DGW David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mike Markowski wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 1/23/07 2:08:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've been thinking about a water cooling system fo

[Elecraft] Initial saga of S/N 5982

your order know. -- David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW ___ 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/lis

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Serial Number6000?

No they have not. I spoke with Lisa on Friday, and I was her last order of the day. On the shelf, she had serial numbers 5982, 5983, 5984, and 5985. Of which I took 5982. She said 6000 should be in the next "batch" of kits that are put together. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Elecraft] Planning kit purchase

Thanks for the input. It is not a lot to spend if it helps. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Chuck Guenther wrote: Dave Wilburn wrote: "Noise blanker-If I am operating from home, is this needed? I'm kinda on the fence with this one. My only experience with NB are on the commerci

Re: [Elecraft] Hamfests

Ok, didn't realize you were in this neck of the woods. Hope to see you there. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] John D'Ausilio wrote: That would be John, W1RT :) I've passed on Frostfest this year .. I'll be there but as a buyer and to show off the almost-all-Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Planning kit purchase

Thanks for the info. That clears up the link on the webpage. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bob Nielsen wrote: Dave, The W1SERKT is a serial interface for the W1 mini-module wattmeter/SWR bridge. The KPA100 includes a serial interface for controlling the K2/KPA100. 73 - Bob, N7XY On

[Elecraft] Hamfests

For the last two years, there has been someone from Elecraft at our local winter hamfest. www.frostfest.com does not list Elecraft as a vendor, is there some way to find out if they will be there? -- David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Planning kit purchase

es me to the wattmeter/swr bridge. I do need to look at the flush cuts while I am out and about. Good information on the mini modules, that is what I was looking for. I'll take a read through the article this eventing. Thanks. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don Wilhelm wr

[Elecraft] Planning kit purchase

the test and alignment for an attenuator such as ATI? 160m module-I have not found a way to get a 160m antenna up that suits me. But for the price and getting the extra receive port, this seems like it might be worthwhile. Any thoughts? Any other thoughts about the "plan"? Anything I

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Windows UTC Clock?

http://www.elcom.gr/sv2agw/ Towards the bottom of the page, AGWDXClock. Displays local and UTC. Works well and hasn't caused any memory issues. Although anymore, I just stay logged into QRZ.com and grab the UTC time of when I looked up the contact. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Elecraft] Chuck Adams is making his books in CW available!!

radio/morse.html David Wilburn K4DGW [EMAIL PROTECTED] res04nyt wrote: Great news for all CW fans!! Chuck Adams has begun to supply his CW books again and PayPal is now available!! http://www.k7qo.net/ Timothy, KG6RII ___ Elecraft mailing list Po

Re: [Elecraft] Quality Ham Headphones?

Found a link. Only $16 now. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=1957327 David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW David Wilburn wrote: Wal-Mart sells a set of Sony's that I really like. Have leathette stuff on the ear pieces that are soft and comfortable. It comes with

Re: [Elecraft] Quality Ham Headphones?

$20, but I have an extra adapter. ;-) David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fred (FL) wrote: Can anyone suggest reasonably costing plain-vanilla earphones for ham use? What 2007 headphones are available out there - be it WMart, RShack, or Bose? What quality, not WWII vintage, earphones are go

Re: [Elecraft] No speaker audio

Any pics of how you mounted and wired it or the part number and vendor of the part you got to replace it? I'm planning a K2 build soon as I sell some radios. So I was trying to get the pieces in place from the start. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy

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