[Elecraft] K144XV finals protection?

2011-05-25 Thread John Webster
What level of protection does the K144XV (internal K3 2m transverter) have for its finals, with respect to high SWR and temperature? Fold-back? Shutdown? I accidentally transmitted into my G5RV for a brief period (FM) with no apparent harm. I can still raise the repeaters:) Just want to

Re: [Elecraft] Travel advice

2007-01-18 Thread John Webster
I am going to be going on a combined work and vacation trip in February, including Hawaii . . . First, what is the best way to pack the radio, and second, has anyone had recent experience with airport security as far as carrying radios and associated equipment? . . . Thanks for any advice!

[Elecraft] Elecraft: High end paddles

2006-06-07 Thread John Webster
I'll add a fourth vote for the Begali paddles, to Joe's three votes :) But note: the Begali simplex (dual) paddle costs less ($138) than the Hex key ($195/179), even including shipping costs from EU; and less than the Begali simplex mono (single lever paddle) at $165. Of course, you can pay

Re: [Elecraft] Re: EQP Proposed Rules Revision

2005-11-30 Thread John Webster
Chuck, AA8VS wrote: What! The 599 are not all honest . . . . . . Sorry Chuck The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. William Arthur Ward Chuck, the pessimist complains . . . the realist adjusts . . . g 73

[Elecraft] ARRL November Sweepstakes CW

2005-11-07 Thread John Webster
In a message dated 11/7/05 11:19 A.M. EST, WU7R wrote: I am a newcomer to all of this, and I am wondering if there is any place left in contesting for those of us who choose not to have a computer send code or receive code--ie just used for logging. I am working on getting my speed up,

[Elecraft] XG2 Manual errors?

2005-09-13 Thread John Webster
I picked up a new XG2 mini-module from the friendly folk at the Elecraft booth at the South-Western Division ARRL Convention here in Riverside CA, this weekend. I suppose I just need a building fix :-) Unless I am missing something, there seems to be a couple of errors in the manual. I am

[Elecraft] ARCBS Weekend Activator List Update!

2005-08-02 Thread John Webster
Hello all, We're up to twenty covered bridge activators for the ARCBS Weekend Event. We need more ops to activate covered bridges for this event on September 3-4, 2005. [snip] Any takers over in G-Land to activate that covered bridge? What covered bridge? The Chunnel? :-)

[Elecraft] OT: looking for a very lightweight telescoping mast -- preferably motorized

2005-04-11 Thread John Webster
Hi Wayne: Perhaps we can help each other! :) See www.spiderbeam.com for DF4SA's new 40' heavy duty telescoping fiberglass pole that may fit the bill. Click on the banner header (in red) when you open the page. [See below for some of the blurb copied from the site]. I recently bought Con's

[Elecraft] SSB Testing

2005-02-25 Thread John Webster
Hi all: With respect to those asking for SSB testing or checkouts or just wishing to make an Elecraft phone contact . . . there is nothing like the present! I am on 18157.5 right now with my K2/100 and would be happy to talk to/help anyone who might like to come up between now 23:30z (or when

[Elecraft] SSB Testing

2005-02-25 Thread John Webster
Well, 17 meters is open here on the West Coast. Worked 4 stations, but none with K2's. I'll stay on for another half hour till 01:00z Stations worked thus far: KA0GEC W2LO KD5TXO (10w) W9CWA Give it a go if you like (the mike will not bite. . . as long as you are not trying to load up a wet

Re: [Elecraft] Which Audio Filter Kit?

2005-02-08 Thread John Webster
Hi Lonnie and Rolf: I'm not sure the question was really answered. I trust you both realize that the DSP as a whole, as well as individual features such as filters, noise reduction, and auto notch filter can be switched on and off from the front panel. So the answer to your question, Rolf is:

[Elecraft] K2 and the TX9 from the Southeast

2004-10-25 Thread John Webster
Hi Don: I have been away for several days, and just now read your account of working TX9 under tough conditions. Your experience with the K2 mirrors mine, although you have more equipment! There is a lot I like about my TS-850, but if truth be told, the K2 is my main station rig (and it is

[Elecraft] Hakko 808 probelm

2004-10-18 Thread John Webster
Hi Elecrafters: I was almost finished doing the toroids in the KPA100 when my Hakko 808 desoldering tool went on the blink. I find it an indispensable tool for stripping and tinning the leads. All of a sudden it hardly gets hot at all. Just barely melts solder at the tip. I've had the unit