[Elecraft] K3S with an external receiver

2017-08-23 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS
Hi, Is there anybody ever use an external receiver with a K3S as a second receiver… to act as a second receiver that can share the same antenna the K3S use or similar setup??? The reason here is I still a have my Kenwood 590SG that I could enable TX Inhibit for safety, and use it as a second

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 anormal output voltage reading

2014-01-26 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Hi Don, I did the procedure on page 33. On the 4W test, these bands failed with the error code ERR TXG D= Bands that failed are 60m, 40m, 20m, 17m, 12m On the 6W test, all bands passed the test. Regards, === Jean-François Ménard / VA2SS Le 2014-01-26 à 20:12, Don Wilhelm-4 [via

[Elecraft] PLL OSC Ref Unstable

2006-09-02 Thread Jean-Francois Joly
: - No signal on pin 1 of U4. - I get a stable reading of 12312Hz on TP1. - Band+/Band- will increase/decrease TP3 freq of approx 12Hz Any ideas of what may be causing the problem ? Could it be a bad PLL chip ? Thank You Jean-Francois VA2JFJ ___ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] J-F's photos

2006-08-04 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Thanks for your excellent comment !!! No problemo for the screen saver I hope I will do a few more photos like this one some day !!! I was very lucky that day. Best 73 John Wiener a écrit : Man! J-F, your photo Hams at Work belongs on the cover of QST. Excellent work, OM! John

Re: [Elecraft] J-F's photos

2006-08-04 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Try this link... http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/va2vyz.jpg Ron Hahn EI2JP a écrit : On 4 Aug 2006, at 13:23, JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD wrote: Thanks for your excellent comment !!! No problemo for the screen saver I hope I will do a few more photos like this one some day !!! I was very

Re: [Elecraft] J-F's photos

2006-08-04 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
If you click also on the picture, it will be greater than just thumbnail.. ;-) Ron Hahn EI2JP a écrit : On 4 Aug 2006, at 13:23, JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD wrote: Thanks for your excellent comment !!! No problemo for the screen saver I hope I will do a few more photos like this one some day

Re: [Elecraft] J-F's photos

2006-08-04 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
You know, sometime it is purely luck !! :-)) And other time, it is experience that do the work... Thanks for your comment !!! Ron Hahn EI2JP a écrit : On 4 Aug 2006, at 19:34, JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD wrote: Try this link... http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/va2vyz.jpg Lovely! How come my

[Elecraft] Outdoor operation... camping time !!

2006-07-31 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Hi to all of you !! I did my first attempt of using a long wire with my Elecraft K2 last weekend. I was amazed how the K2 with the KAT2 tuned everything !!! A simple 28 feet long wire with 2 radials of 16 feet each. I used a small rock with a small rope to finally bring my wire up in a tree

Re: [Elecraft] Outdoor operation... camping time !!

2006-07-31 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Yes I took them myself I also like astronomy using my Meade LX-200 10 SCT Thanks !!! :-)) VE3GAM Al McRorie a écrit : all the best and like your astronomy pics, just wondering whether you took them yourself or not, al ve3gam __ Do

Re: [Elecraft] Outdoor operation... camping time !!

2006-07-31 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
You will really this place John !!! Many trees to hang your antenna too But bring warm clothes... in october, nights are very cold at his time of year we got only a 7 deg celcius last weekend !!! :-) 73 John Harper a écrit : FB photos, JF, especially glad to see the numerous antenna

Re: [Elecraft] Outdoor operation... camping time !!

2006-07-31 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
I really suggest you to get the KX1 antenna tuner. Really built for that type of long wire antenna and also more compact too. VE3GAM Al McRorie a écrit : I just bought a KX1 from a guy in Ohio, now it does not have the antenna tuner in it but I will try out a wire of 28' with the 2

Re: [Elecraft] K2-S-Meter Alignment question

2006-07-24 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
No this is the VFO knob... turning the VFO knob when calibrate the S HI and S Lo paramater should be use to adjust the bar led display for proper receivng indication. If turning the VFO knob does nothing, you should probably have something wrong... Gary Marks a écrit : Under S-Meter

[Elecraft] Yaesu MD-200A8X mic on my K2

2006-07-21 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Hi, I very confused, I'm trying to connect my Yaesu MD-200A8X mic to my K2. I changed all wiring of the Yaesu mic to match my other Kenwood mic. I don't want to change jumper block on the control panel... and the Yaesu mic will be used exclusively on my K2 now but for outdoor operation,

Re: [Elecraft] Yaesu MD-200A8X mic on my K2

2006-07-21 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
function is available when using this jumper. 73 JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD a écrit : Hi, I very confused, I'm trying to connect my Yaesu MD-200A8X mic to my K2. I changed all wiring of the Yaesu mic to match my other Kenwood mic. I don't want to change jumper block on the control panel

[Elecraft] Finally after a few months down...

2006-07-11 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Hi, I finally rebuilt my website after 3 months down... now it is UP !!! Happy visiting !!! http://web.mac.com/jfmenard/ J-F Ménard / VA2VYZ P.S. I'm keeping my KX-1 :-)) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

[Elecraft] KX-1 ATU question

2006-07-11 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Hi, I found something strange with my KX1 everything works fine, I did a many QSO... but I found something that when I use the ATU. When I start tuning with the KX1, everything is OK, it tunes normally then show me POWER and after a push of a button show me SWR. Example: I get 2.3W on

[Elecraft] FS: Complete QRP kit with Elecraft T1

2006-07-09 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Hi, I have a complete QRP kit that includes an Elecraft T1 to sell on eBay. Take a look at... www.ebay.com Type item number in the search box: 35739039 Happy bidding !!! J-F / VA2VYZ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the

[Elecraft] FS: Elecraft KX-1 (4 band)

2006-07-09 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
FS: Elecraft KX-1 (4 band) with all options, including Pelican Microcase 1060, earbuds, antenna binding post, etc. See item number 35937968 on eBay. Thanks. J-F / VA2VYZ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam

[Elecraft] Q: Building the K2

2006-06-21 Thread Jean-Francois Joly
... But still, once I bought an OHR100 kit, claiming that no special tools were required, but at the end of the alignement stage, they *assumed* you already had another transceiver as your main rig to tune the OHR. Is this the case with the K2? Thanks, Jean-Francois VA2JFJ

Re: [Elecraft] Q: Building the K2

2006-06-21 Thread Jean-Francois Joly
Thank you all for your responses... You people are much helpful. Jean-Francois VA2JFJ On 6/21/06, Solosko, Robert B (Bob) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jean-Francois, Of course, you don't need most of these neat things - I have a Panvise (an old one) and found it not very useful because

Re: [Elecraft] Rework kits

2006-03-10 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
to search in all previous e-mail message, just go there http://www.ac6rm.net/mailarchive/html/elecraft-list/ 73 !!! Le 06-03-10 à 09:30, Mike Short a écrit : I just bought a partially assembled K2, and am wondering where I can get the rework kit. Also, is there a way to search previous

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Digital Signals Mod

2006-02-03 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
I'm sorry to tell you that, but this guy passed away last summer. I guess digital mod kit are not available anymore but I'm not sure. Le 06-02-03 à 12:42, Karl-Heinz Kaatz, DF7KHK a écrit : Hi Mike, I think it is EA3BLQ's (sk) mode. You find more infos at http://www.qsl.net/ea3blq . 72

[Elecraft] KX1 #999

2006-01-21 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Hi, Believe it or not, after one complete year with my KX1, don't laugh, but I did my first 2 QSO's with it since last week. But I must say that I'm a real beginner in CW. When I bought my KX1 last year, I was not even a CW guy... But I really like it. It is amazing how a 3W signal could

[Elecraft] K2 Antenna connector

2006-01-19 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Hi, I would like to know if I use my K2 with the KPA-100 for outdoor operation, and if I turn off the KPA-100 from the menu and also if I powered my K2 from the samll DC connector instrad of the Powerpole connector ... May I use the BNC antenna connector instead of using the SO-239

[Elecraft] Bandpass filter and IF amp adjustment question

2006-01-08 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
I trying to adjut more precisely all my band pass filters and IF amp and I would like to know if the method I use is good. I using my Palstar ZM-30 antenna analyzer that can generate and transmit a tone at a specific desired frequency, the VFO feature. So I put my ZM-30 near the K2 antenna

Fwd: [Elecraft] Bandpass filter and IF amp adjustment question

2006-01-08 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Hi Tom, It is fun to see and calculate an average of the compromise between 160M and 80M we must do to adjust the filter properly. But what do you mean about usable peak ? Le 06-01-08 à 09:32, Tom Hammond a écrit : Jean-Francois: You will generally obtain a more definitive (and usable

[Elecraft] Silver Eagle microphone

2006-01-04 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Hi, A long time friend of mine who have cancer asked me to sell all his amateur equipment. I have now an excellent good looking Silver Eagle microphone, probably will become a piece of collection, who knows. I just wondering if anybody try with success to use this microphone with their

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft product: 80/30 meter module for the KX1 transciever

2005-12-30 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
YES I received a building request yesterday for a complete KX1 kit. I will wait until this kit is available and I will upgrade mine also a new Elecraft familly member near my place again in 2006 !! Happy New Years to all Elecraft group !!! Best 73 88 !!! Le 05-12-29 à 23:37,

[Elecraft] CW filter question

2005-12-29 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Hi, I am doing a complete aligment of my K2 during the weekend... just for the fun of learning and in the KSB2 SSB manual, they said to set OP1 for FL1 (filter on SSB board) for both SSB and CW. I undertstand what is OP1, etc... But my question is: Could I choose other than OP1 for

Re: [Elecraft] CW filter question

2005-12-29 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Thanks Don, Dan and Bill. I'm shutting off my K2 for a little «inside work» !!! ;-) Best 73 and Happy New Year !!! Le 05-12-29 à 11:16, Don Wilhelm a écrit : Jean-Francois, If I recall, that statement in the SSB manual does not say you must (or should) set the wide CW filter to OP1

[Elecraft] T1 cable order

2005-12-26 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
= /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ K1 #999, K2 #4130 FISTS #11896 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

[Elecraft] 1 antenna, 2 radios... a second prototype !

2005-12-03 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
great !!! 73 = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ FISTS #11896 Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard

Re: [Elecraft] Remote KPA-100 Kit

2005-12-01 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Hi, Take a look a the end of this web page... http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum29.html I put a few photos of my K2 and the external KPA100... really easy to do... ;-) Good luck !!! = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2

Fwd: [Elecraft] Question about Buddipole vertical

2005-11-26 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
different configuration with this antenna... even on 80M !! http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/ 73 = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ FISTS #11896 Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com

Re: [Elecraft] Question about Buddipole vertical

2005-11-26 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
!!! ;-) = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ FISTS #11896 Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = Le 05-11-26 à 15:36, Bill Harris a écrit : Jean: I agree with your

Re: [Elecraft] Jumping K2

2005-11-25 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
. = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ FISTS #11896 Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = Le 05-11-25 à 23:15, Ron D'Eau Claire a écrit : I've not seen that symptom, but I'd

Re: [Elecraft] RE: 2 radios, 1 antenna... finally a prototype

2005-11-21 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Wow, I hope you are not in a hurry, because I think I found a solution for the normal attenuation today. I contacted DX Engeneering today, I waiting for a part from them and I will test my new version 2 prototype as soon as I can receive the part I must design a new PCB, because I will

[Elecraft] 2 radios, 1 antenna... finally a prototype!

2005-11-19 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
. ;-) = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ FISTS #11896 Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

Re: [Elecraft] 2 radios, 1 antenna... finally a prototype!

2005-11-19 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Just to make sure I'm clear on my message... this interface is made for listening on two radios at the same time from one antenna. But when one radio transmit, the other in mute by putting it's antenna on ground and vice-versa. Le 05-11-19 à 18:02, JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD a écrit : Hi, I

Re: [Elecraft] 2 radios, 1 antenna... finally a prototype!

2005-11-19 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
collaborated on the design of this one. I started with a few logic gates, and Jack kept saying 'do it with no active devices - anyway, you can see the result in Jean-Francois website and judge for yourself. Since Jean-Francois gave me credit in his posts, I thought I should pass along

Re: [Elecraft] 2 radios, 1 antenna... finally a prototype!

2005-11-19 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
I know Vic. Another way to do it, will be to supply both relays to receive. So if no Amp key present or no 12V, or... By default, it could be connected to a dummy load There are many ways to do this, with different danger level Le 05-11-19 à 21:40, Vic K2VCO a écrit : JEAN

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K2 muting

2005-11-17 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Hi, I'm very interested in this setup. If you could send a few photos and schematics, parts I'm actually searching for that solution before buying my second K2. Tnanks for your help. = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V

Fwd: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

2005-11-13 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V

[Elecraft] Elecraft T1

2005-11-04 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Hi, As usual, I finished my Elecraft T1. So if you want to take a look inside and out, look at my pics on my website. http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum54.html Thanks for looking !!! 73 = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V

Re: [Elecraft] Competition coming for Elecraft?

2005-11-01 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ FISTS #11896 Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http

Fwd: [Elecraft] Sort of SO2R contesting

2005-10-30 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
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Re: [Elecraft] Re: Excellent service from Tokyo Hy-Power

2005-10-29 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ FISTS #11896 Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard

Re: [Elecraft] New project kit

2005-10-21 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
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[Elecraft] OTT with T1

2005-10-17 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
. = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You

Re: [Elecraft] rain tight case K2

2005-10-12 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
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Re: [Elecraft] KDSP2

2005-10-09 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
://www.elecraft.com = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard

Re: [Elecraft] Need K2 Front panel scan

2005-10-08 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Elecraft] very small antenna

2005-10-08 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http

Re: [Elecraft] Magnetic Shielding Kit Now Available for K2's VCO Inductor

2005-10-06 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
page: http://www.elecraft.com = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard

[Elecraft] Re: Magnetic Shielding Kit Now Available for K2's VCO Inductor

2005-10-06 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
. 73, Wayne --- http://www.elecraft.com = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard

Re: [Elecraft] Problem trying to use Spot on K2

2005-10-05 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com == /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z[EMAIL PROTECTED] \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com

Re: [Elecraft] External freq counter in action !

2005-10-01 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
I finally put an analog meter to the kit... can be seen more easely outside under sunlight than with only a dim or bright LED... Cute and nice... ;-) See it at : http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum48.html 73 Le 05-09-30 à 14:09, JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD a écrit : I add to day

[Elecraft] Tenna dipper... enclosure

2005-09-29 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum48.html 73 = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard

[Elecraft] Tenna Dipper, part II...

2005-09-27 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
without proper external indication. What an idea ??? Let me guess I will do it tomorrow !! I let you know by picture as soon as possible. 73 = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z [EMAIL PROTECTED

[Elecraft] Tenna Dipper Kit... a small solution !

2005-09-26 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum48.html The website for ordering or have any info is: http://4sqrp.com/kits/ td/td.htm 73 and have a nice build time !!! = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2

[Elecraft] Another great outdoor !!!

2005-09-25 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
photos of that excellent experience http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum52.html The weather up there was very windy and cold... 73 = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1

Re: [Elecraft] Two K2... One Mic... Zéro Proble m ? :-)

2005-09-18 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
TWO K2s at the same time! On Sep 18, 2005, at 7:54 AM, JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD wrote: Hi to all, I would like to build another K2 this automn, I can't stand in my shack without no kit to build. ;-) But I would like to know if it is possible (I think to an easely yes) to operate two K2, one

Re: [Elecraft] Two K2... One Mic... Zéro Proble m ? :-)

2005-09-18 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
on the same frequency. If you keep the radios on different bands, I doubt you will see much problem. I hope this helps, et bon chance! On Sep 18, 2005, at 4:14 PM, JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD wrote: Ok for the mic. My main concern is for the K2 that will be receiving when the other transmit

Re: [Elecraft] Two K2... One Mic... Zéro Proble m ? :-)

2005-09-18 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
YOOOU! I was not dreaming... ;-) Now what's next ? Anyone have a schematic or an existing project that look like this one and I could start from ? Le 05-09-18 à 21:28, Bob Nielsen a écrit : JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD wrote: I'm looking at a way to merge enterely two K2 to the same ressource

[Elecraft] Solar panel controller

2005-09-16 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
this kit, for people who would like to see it. http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum48.html 73 and many thanks to Don !!! = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http

Re: [Elecraft] Solar panel controller

2005-09-16 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Le 05-09-16 à 12:59, [EMAIL PROTECTED] a écrit : Jean-Francois, The Solar Panel controller looks great. What type and size of solar panel will you be using? I'm using solar panels from ICP Global. I choose the flex version, more expensive, but lighter and more robust. Take a look

[Elecraft] Solar panel controller... in an enclosure...

2005-09-16 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
/PhotoAlbum48.html 73 J-F / VA2VYZ Le 05-09-16 à 14:03, JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD a écrit : Le 05-09-16 à 12:59, [EMAIL PROTECTED] a écrit : Jean-Francois, The Solar Panel controller looks great. What type and size of solar panel will you be using? I'm using solar panels from ICP Global. I choose

[Elecraft] XV50 Transverter

2005-09-10 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
. = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] XV50 Transverter

2005-09-10 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
. This can be a 1 to 1 mw, 0 to 5 watts or a fixed 5 watt level. Don Brown KD5NDB - Original Message - From: JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft - Maling List Elecraft - Mailing List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 12:34 PM Subject: [Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Backpacking case suggestions for KX1

2005-09-01 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Look in my section at http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum29.html I'm using a microcase 1060 and I have in it : the KX1, the paddle, the cheet sheet, the binding post for the antenna and also my earbuds and a DC adapter to connect to my battery. Don't forget this case is waterproof

Re: [Elecraft] Backpacking case suggestions for KX1

2005-09-01 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
, butI don't know how to explain in english... hope you understand . So it can be protect, even under rain !!! ;-) 73 Le 05-09-01 à 10:16, Paul Gates a écrit : Where did you get the cheat sheet? Paul Gates K1 #0231 KX1 #1186 XG1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: JEAN

Re: [Elecraft] K2's 4 MHZ Master Oscillator.

2005-09-01 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Also be sure to let the K2... at least... 15 minutes ON. It must warms itself Mine was set.. and when fresh turn on... 50Hz off... after 15 minutes or so maybe 10 to 20 Hz off only. Le 05-09-01 à 23:17, Don Wilhelm a écrit : Bob, Earl and folks, Earl's comments are correct, but

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Carrying Case, WAS: K2 esthetics mod

2005-08-31 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
== /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z[EMAIL PROTECTED] \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard == ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

[Elecraft] K2 esthetics mod

2005-08-30 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
, and S9 and less, in green. Wow !!! ;-) See it at: http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum29.html Best 73 !!! = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http

Re: [Elecraft] K2 esthetics mod

2005-08-30 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
!!! = /¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\/¯\ JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD V A 2 V Y Z \_/\_/\_/\_/\_/\_/ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard = ___ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] K2 SSB Mic Input Frequency response?

2005-08-28 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
I'm also agree with Fran, at least an explanation from Elecraft about this mod would be really appreciated. Le 05-08-28 à 13:18, Francis Belliveau a écrit : I am now confused by the existence of two different mod's with the same goal. It makes perfect sense to me that I should not be

Fwd: [Elecraft] QST september 2005

2005-08-19 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Did not receive mine yet !!! :-( :-( If someone could be a little generous and send me a scan of that page would be very appreciated... in other case, I will pass the weekend to wait for my issue of QST... :-( 73 Le 05-08-19 à 10:51, [EMAIL PROTECTED] a écrit : In a message dated

Fwd: [Elecraft] kx1; practice sending mode

2005-08-15 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Come on guys... there is a POWER=0 feature to practice without sending morse...you should use it instead of other marginal method.. did you read my post or the manual ?? ;-) ;-) ;-) Début du message réexpédié : De : JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date : 14 août 2005 22:39:34 HAE À

Fwd: [Elecraft] kx1; practice sending mode

2005-08-14 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Yes you can put the power = 0 and then send code for practice... Select PLAY in the MENU and push the knob... P=0 will appear to confirm POWER=0 73 Le 05-08-14 à 22:33, Paul Clay a écrit : Is there a keyer test or some other mode on the kx1 where you can practice your sending without

Re: [Elecraft] Homebrew un-mod kit

2005-08-10 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Ooops. I think I make a mistake ont his one. I read in the instruction that if we need to remove the KNB2 later, we should put back the jumper between pin 1 and 6 of J12. That's it. I will revise all links you send me to properly build the KNB2 jumpers. Remember that my jumpers are not as

Fwd: PS: [Elecraft] Homebrew un-mod kit

2005-08-10 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Début du message réexpédié : De : JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date : 10 août 2005 15:51:12 HAE À : Gary Hvizdak [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc : 'Ken Kaplan' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Objet : Rép : PS: [Elecraft] Homebrew un-mod kit Once inserted properly, they are only 7/16 high. Except for those

Fwd: [Elecraft] Homebrew un-mod kit

2005-08-10 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Début du message réexpédié : De : JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date : 10 août 2005 16:13:03 HAE À : Gary Hvizdak [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc : 'Ken Kaplan' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Objet : Rép : [Elecraft] Homebrew un-mod kit Yes, this is very clear and easy to follow. I will print those

[Elecraft] Homebrew un-mod kit... KNB2 revised !!!

2005-08-10 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Hi, After Gary (KI4GGX) recommandation and explanation, I finally redo from scratch the KNB2 jumper... Yes in deed, it was a little bit harder to do. I should be able to keep the clearance at about 1/2... I hope. ;-) I did a photo of the jumper before applying tape and sticker. And I

Fwd: [Elecraft] Homebrew un-mod kit... KNB2 revised !!!

2005-08-10 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
- From: JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday 10 August 2005 1915 To: Gary Hvizdak Cc: Elecraft - Mailing List Elecraft - Maling List Subject: [Elecraft] Homebrew un-mod kit... KNB2 revised !!! Hi, After Gary (KI4GGX) recommandation and explanation, I finally redo

[Elecraft] K2 Voltage display... inside or outside... your choice !!!

2005-08-10 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Hi, After many e-mail exchange last month regarding K2 voltage display, I finaly did a modification tonight. First, before my mod, the K2 was powered on a Astron RS-35M power supply with a real output voltage took at the K2 connector of 13.75V and the K2 display 13.1V. I decided to

[Elecraft] Homebrew un-mod kit

2005-08-09 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Hi to all guys of like to experiment in their K2, I was inspired by un-mod kit that was posted on the reflector a few weeks ago I did mine. So when I want to remove a module to isolate a problem, or simply to make more space to work in the K2 when trying some experimentation, simply

[Elecraft] Ameritron AL-811H with K2 KPA100

2005-08-06 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
I bought an used linear amp Ameritron AL-811H for half of the price of a new one. I just want to make sure I'm right. This is the first linear amp like this one I have. If I want to connect my KPA100 to an Ameriton AL-811H, what should I do ? It seems that Relay control conector behind

Re: [Elecraft] Ameritron AL-811H with K2 KPA100

2005-08-06 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Message - From: JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft - Mailing List Elecraft - Maling List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2005 3:06 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Ameritron AL-811H with K2 KPA100 I bought an used linear amp Ameritron AL-811H for half of the price

Re: [Elecraft] Question about Buddipole antenna

2005-08-05 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Hi, I have and use the Buddipole over 2 years now and I'm extremely satisfied !!! It is like a big LEGO block that you can experiment antenna world. Very robust and quality construction. The antenna is very effective. Many QSOs, could be built in minute, light weight, small size, for a

[Elecraft] No more CW requirement in Canada starting today.

2005-07-29 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
**Industry Canada Introduces Alternatives to Morse Requirement for HF** In July 2003, the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) 2003 held by the ITU in Geneva, Switzerland, deleted the mandatory international requirement for proficiency in Morse for access to the HF bands below 30 MHz.

Re: [Elecraft] voltmeter offset and accuracy in K2

2005-07-24 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Thanks, I will try and let you know my result !!! 73 Le 05-07-24 à 07:32, W3FPR - Don Wilhelm a écrit : Jean-Francois, You certainly could do that - it should not alter any other function that I am aware of. The current display can be trimmed by changing Control Board R7. R10 and R7

Re: [Elecraft] voltmeter offset and accuracy in K2

2005-07-24 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
: Folks, After thinking about this voltmeter 'adjustment' a bit more, I discovered I had erred. The value of R10 should be INCREASED to make the reading higher. Sorry - I guess I had a 'senior moment' and got my head turned around wrong. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- Jean

Re: [Elecraft] voltmeter offset and accuracy in K2

2005-07-24 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
for the clumsy question ;-) Le 05-07-24 à 09:13, JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD a écrit : I'm planning to use a little higher value trimmer, so I would be able to be more or less in a second. I let you know wich one I use... I would like the really smaller one (in size) that it can take not much

Fwd: [Elecraft] voltmeter offset and accuracy in K2

2005-07-24 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
for the clumsy question ;-) Le 05-07-24 à 09:13, JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD a écrit : I'm planning to use a little higher value trimmer, so I would be able to be more or less in a second. I let you know wich one I use... I would like the really smaller one (in size) that it can take not much

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Antenna Wire

2005-07-23 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
I use good quality probe wires like one used by Fluke. The cable stay flexible even under cold weather during winter expedition. The cable is, I think, around 20 gauge. And I found red and black ;-) Le 05-07-23 à 13:34, Sandy, W5TVW a écrit : Is this stuff real flexible? I've been

Re: [Elecraft] voltmeter offset and accuracy in K2

2005-07-23 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Hi Don, You said : By lowering the value of R10 ... Could I just put a trimmer near that value instead of R10 and tune the trimmer so that the voltage displayed match more closer the real external voltage ??? And could I do limilar thing with the current display ??? I don't want to be

Re: [Elecraft] voltmeter offset and accuracy in K2

2005-07-23 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Hi Don, You said : By lowering the value of R10 ... Could I just put a trimmer near that value instead of R10 and tune the trimmer so that the voltage displayed match more closer the real external voltage ??? And could I do limilar thing with the current display ??? I don't want to be

[Elecraft] Before and after... a few photos ;-)

2005-07-22 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Hi, For people not really decided between wich knob to use, the original or the FT-100, I received mine today... two FT-100 knobs and rings... Why two ?? Because I'm ready for my second K2 this autumn !!! ;-) It took only 9 days to receive it... Take a look at it :

[Elecraft] KX1 #999 strange observation...

2005-07-15 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
Hi, I used my KX1 this afternoon and I got a strange problem I put the power out to zero (0) to practice CW a few moment. And when I was sqeezing both side of my paddle, the KX1 was shutting down like power off and immediatly on, like a reset I tried with the Elecraft KX1 mini

Re: [Elecraft] knob

2005-07-11 Thread JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD
comestic or fashion.!?!? for me... both ;-) Le 05-07-11 à 19:55, NR5A a écrit : I must be missing something. Whats wrong with the knob that comes on the K2? Why change it? Guess I just don't get it. Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota ___ Elecraft

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