Re: [Elecraft] My first Field Day...Wow... what a rush!

2013-06-24 Thread Glen Johnstone
...and let's not forget that excellent 6 meter opening Sunday morning. Worked everything from SFL to NTX including Guadeloupe from EPA with the KX3! Glen, NK1N __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Yet another KX-1 Question

2006-06-26 Thread Glen Johnstone
Dan, I agree on the receiver sensitivity. I aligned my 2 band KX-1 with a -103 dBm signal. When I used a -73 dBm signal (standard S9), I got 4-5 bars on the S-meter for 40 and 20. Perfect! After building and installing the KXB3080 and doing all the RX alignments, I find the -73

RE: [Elecraft] Yet another KX-1 Question

2006-06-26 Thread Glen Johnstone
Fair enough. I will take a closer look and report back. Many thanks. 73, Glen Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Glen, The receiver front end was changed, but I do not believe it was compromised in adding 80 meters. It is likely you have something wrong there. I have found the typical

RE: [Elecraft] Yet another KX-1 Question

2006-06-26 Thread Glen Johnstone
Ron, Thanks for the info. You are correct about the testing. I wouldn't have even done my test except it 'sounded' low. I'll be troubleshooting tonight. I may have miswound T2 or goofed on a component sub or better yet, soldered 'em to the wrong pads. I'll post my findings.

Re: [Elecraft] Yet another KX-1 Question

2006-06-26 Thread Glen Johnstone
: Glen Johnstone [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 11:14 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Yet another KX-1 Question Ron, Thanks for the info. You are correct about the testing. I wouldn't have even done my test except

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day at Home

2006-06-25 Thread Glen Johnstone
I had quite a bit of fun from home as well. I made QSOs on 20 and 40. Here is the setup... http://www.leelynn.com/images/NK1N_FD2006_Station.jpg http://www.leelynn.com/images/NK1N_FD2006_Antenna.jpg It gives a whole new meaning to the phrase armchair copy. :-) 72, Glen, NK1N -

[Elecraft] KX1 #1516 QRV

2006-06-17 Thread Glen Johnstone
Hurray! KX1 #1516 just contacted KG8GW in the WVA QSO Party! Wow, this is a cool rig! Onward to the KXB3080, KXAT1 and the K6XX tuning indicator. 72, Glen, NK1N K1 #2144 KX1 #1516 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be

Re: [Elecraft] M0BMN's K1 Christmas present now working !

2005-12-26 Thread Glen Johnstone
K1-4 #2144 67mA RX - Backlight low brightness 987 mA TX - 40m 5W - 12V 7AH SLA 72 HNY Glen, NK1N - Original Message - From: Paul Webb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, December 26, 2005 5:58 AM Subject: [Elecraft] M0BMN's K1 Christmas present now working !