Great feedback Wayne. I think what you did was provide the hams eye candy.
Good job.
Mel, K6KBE
On Sunday, October 13, 2013 10:05 AM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote:
To those who stopped by to kick the tires on the KX3 with 2 meters --
Thanks for all the positive comments
Hello,
The way I model the ugly stuff is too use the end range of the ground type and
see the effect. Depending on the antenna model, AGL etc. The difference can
be minor or major. But I use that to see if I am going to have a problem.
Mel, K6KBE
From
What a wonderful
thought hint hint.
Mel, K6KBE
From: Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com
To: Sam Morgan k5oai@gmail.com
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 8:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 Feature
I am not sure when I noticed it, but while the manual indicates that the
display can show power output and SWR, it does so only on tune. During Tx
it shows CMP and ALC. Is there a toggle to see Tx power and SWR when
transmitting? I could not find anything in the manual. Thanks.
Mel, K6KBE
progressively into northern CA, OR, and
WA. The channels down take me to southern CA. Then it is a simple task to
merely click up or down accordingly. Very limited hunting. Cheers,
Mel. K6KBE
From: Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Reflector
Thanks Mark. I knew of the APRS system, just thought a simple method would do
the trick without added equipment.
Mel. K6KBE
From: rv6am...@yahoo.com rv6am...@yahoo.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Reflector Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, September
plate to make the
attachment. Simple tools.
Mel, K6KBE
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I think, darn I hate that, that the correct answer is a dual band module for
the KX3. It is already the size of a HT, come on. I would give up the higher
power for a good 1-2 watt 2/440 transverter and IT would be GREAT.
Mel, K6KBE
From: w0...@aol.com w0
was covered nicely BUT also introduction into RADIO with
the crystal set. It was with that darn first set that did not work that threw
me into WHY. The rest is history. Funny how we all started. The second
one worked when a AM station came to town, hi.
Mel, K6KBE
I used a 12 foot tall four leg scissor ladder. Close but no cigars. The lower
bands will probably show the higher SWR, and a lower shift in freq response.
As long as the pass band is close it will probably be OK.
Mel, K6KBE
From: WM3M w...@live.com
as a ground plane. Worked great.
Mel, K6KBE
From: Jim Bennett w6...@mac.com
To: Paul Taenzer ptaen...@gmail.com
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:31 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT - anyone have experience with effects of metal roofs
Yes, on tuning the radials on none mounted verticals. Look at the design
information on any VHF ground plane 1/4 wave vertical.
Mel, K6KBE
From: Matt Zilmer mzil...@verizon.net
To: Terry Schieler w...@swbell.net
Cc: 'Randy Cook' k6cr...@gmail.com
, you lose. I personally pick my battles carefully and watch my
allotted budget, I win.
Mel, K6KBE
From: Ariel Jacala n...@hotmail.com
To: elecraft reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sunday
Consider the OCF vertical dipole.
Mel
From: Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, July 1, 2013 2:24 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT- Radials for Vertical Antenna
All of the no radial verticals that I've seen
fyym http://p.grv.gr/urodng/sny/tmfh/vhjoa.htm
Mel Farrer
ibw
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Take a look at the RMI KLA300Plus. It has full individual band filters and is
sold here in the US. I use it with my FT817 mobile.
Mel, K6KBE
From: Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 2:51 PM
Subject: Re
It was standard practice at ATT to clean and coat the large 2 VDC battery
terminals with petroleum jelly. I still use it especially on the standby
generator and automotive batteries.
Mel, K6KBE
From: Richard Fjeld rpfj...@embarqmail.com
To: d...@w3fpr.com
I would prefer them to offer a pre-punched cover toe the P3!!!
Mel, K6KBE
From: Ian Reeve ian.radioworks...@hotmail.co.uk
To: bill steffey NY9H n...@arrl.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 12:21 PM
Subject
I did the same thing, but used a leather punch to make the shaft hole, easy.
Mel, K6KBE
From: david Moes dm...@nexicom.net
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2013 3:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Felt washer source?
I needed one some time
Amen. Simply stated, a design like this only comes along once in a great
while. No disrespect to the KX3.
Mel. K6KBE
From: Brian - K1NW b.k.mayn...@verizon.net
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Thursday, April 4, 2013 4:04 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft
I made mine using a hinge with a metal plate and a simple limit switch and
mounted it on a aluminum plate. Looks like a foot throttle petal in a car. Oh
well,
Mel, K6KBE
From: Jim Hoge knowk...@verizon.net
To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net
I purchased the Max Gain System up to 33 feet self supporting and also very
strong and heavy but also quite ridgid. http://www.mgs4u.com/index.html
For what it is worth.
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Sun, 2/17/13, Ken G Kopp kengk...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Ken G Kopp kengk...@gmail.com
Subject
MHz for
industrial use in the 100 to 500 watt class. If you decide to build your own,
look up Freescale the gain these devices have is incredible. They have a
wealth of application information and evaluation PCB's available. FWIW.
Cheers,
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Sun, 1/20/13, Tom H Childers n
decide on what remedies are possible. Just some thoughts,
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Tue, 1/8/13, Tom H Childers n...@n5ge.com wrote:
From: Tom H Childers n...@n5ge.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Broadcast band interference
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 12:10 PM
Check
Didn't I see an allband DC to Daylight portable antenna for sale in the
60-70's. It did infact radiate, but oh my the eff numbers were that of a dummy
load. You can't fool mother nature and physics.
Mel
--- On Thu, 11/29/12, David Gilbert xda...@cis-broadband.com wrote:
From: David
I like the Audio Technica also but the MB-3K model.
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Thu, 11/1/12, Dick Lindzen rlind...@mit.edu wrote:
From: Dick Lindzen rlind...@mit.edu
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] DESK TOP MICROPHONE FOR K3
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Thursday, November 1, 2012, 12:01 PM
Go
Check out my video on UTUBE, California Hammin' The first few minutes shows
the MB-3K Audio Tech mike with the boom mount. Very directional and great
fidelity, works very well with the K3.
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Thu, 11/1/12, Gary Smith g...@ka1j.com wrote:
From: Gary Smith g...@ka1j.com
Subject
,
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Sun, 10/28/12, Gary Smith g...@ka1j.com wrote:
From: Gary Smith g...@ka1j.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and sticking amp T/R relay
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Sunday, October 28, 2012, 3:11 PM
It's an old Alpha of the 77DX/SX clan. Unfortunately there's nobody I
to the rig. It
does the best of trying to cancel out the IR losses on voice pikes and does a
great job. This is the one used by the car monster audio amps. Cost is around
$50 direct and less on eBay.
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Mon, 10/8/12, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote:
From: Jim
for the replies on the topic as there was more behind
a simple question than I realized.
Thanks
Don
~73
Don
KD8NNU
-Original Message-
From: Mel Farrer
Sent: Monday, October 08, 2012 5:24 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net ; j...@audiosystemsgroup.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Capicator Size
and wire but with a 2
oz lead weight. I always brought along a 25 foot jumper cable #18 to grab the
nearest ground, cold water pipe etc. Worked a lot of stations on 40 and 80.
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Thu, 9/13/12, richardjwilt...@aol.com richardjwilt...@aol.com wrote:
From: richardjwilt...@aol.com
grounds are with copper strap from a common point in the basement
to the operating position. Up 10 feet. All else is locally grounded with rods
as necessary.
I only point this out for those who are building a new home. THINK RADIO.
Cheers,
Mel K6KBE
--- On Mon, 9/10/12, VE3GNO Daniel yo3
of the individual
antennas. But I include a short across the ladder line leads and a earth
ground when that antenna is not is use. That way when I switch in a new
antenna, it is dead earth potential. Just a thought.
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Sun, 9/9/12, Vic K2VCO k2vco@gmail.com wrote:
From: Vic
QRP station until
the KX3 arrives, hi.
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Wed, 6/20/12, Val v...@vip.bg wrote:
From: Val v...@vip.bg
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Possible power supply option for the KX3
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 1:39 PM
Phil,
I modified a 300W ATX PS from my
and used it every day. Look
up LightObject.com. They are in Elk Grove, CA and have a warehouse. Tell them
I sent you, no rewards or connections to me, just good service and they speak
English, hi.
Mel K6KBE
--- On Tue, 6/19/12, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote:
From: Phil Hystad phys
wow this is crazy you should give it a look
http://www.finance15dynews.net/biz/?read=0366337
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If you are looking for a throw away 12 - 13.5 VDC 29 A switching power supply
check out Lightobject.com in Elk Grove CA, Only $45. I bought a couple, they
are RFI quiet and while no meters, it does have a fan, hi. Works my 857, FB.
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Thu, 5/10/12, Jim Lowman jmlow
bits worth. Buy the way the right
tips are far less expensive than a
damaged PCB.
Mel, K6KBE
Mel
--- On Thu, 4/19/12, Alan Bloom n...@sonic.net wrote:
From: Alan Bloom n...@sonic.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves
To: Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz
Cc: 'Elecraft Discussion
are you.? That was
the begining of many SSB QSO on 2 Meters. Here is the rest of the story, the
other ham whose name I have forgotten was doing the same thing in Palo Alto, CA
across the bay. Now that is QRP. Dummy load to Dummy load, hi. QRO is when
you need it, now QRP is for FUN..
Mel
I did it a little different but got the same results, i think. My footswitch
is a single microswitch which keys the amp and a relay. The closure of the
relay keys the K3. When I let go of the foot They let go together. Sequence.
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Sun, 2/5/12, Bill K9YEQ k9...@live.com wrote
size and type, Al, Cu etc.
The impedance of the ladder line and type, window or open line and actual length
Last are there any obstructions near by. Some of this info has been said, but
I would like a clean slat to start with.
Glad to help,
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Wed, 1/11/12, WILLIS COOKE wrco
A friend had to pack his K3 for overseas shipment and went to a luggage maker
and had them burn a semi ridged foam insert for his shipping container. This
puts equal pressure on all surfaces. It arrived intact. Anything less is a
gamble.
Mel
--- On Wed, 12/28/11, WILLIS COOKE wrco
Ho Ho Ho, Santa brought me a P3. Merry Christmas and Seasons Blessings to one
and all from our family to yours,
Mel, K6KBE, Louise KB6RDS
From: Shane Justice ke...@cox.net
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2011 9:31 AM
Subject
Take a antenna analyzer and put it at the end of the coax. Regardless of the
reading, run your hand up and down the outside of the coax. If the shield is
open or bad, the readings will go all over the place.
Mel
From: Ian White GM3SEK gm3
And that my friends is why the broadcast stations have extended amounts of
sheet copper tying everything to ground that should be. IMHO.
Mel, K6KBE
From: Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 4:07 PM
Don,
You might also consider making it a three sided loop with the apex away from
the house to a friendly tree. Several hams are doing it that way and the
patterns are not the same as a square loop, but the match and multiband
operation is equal, a thought.
Mel, K6KBE
with is companions
the HRO 50 and a NC183 with, of course, appropriate full range speakers. Now,
there is where the smooth AM sounds are found. Cherish them, they are what
dreams are made of...
Never outdate and discard the past memories.
Mel, K6KBE
From
Reminds me of the first English translation ham manuals of the 1960+. The
words were there in English, but had little in common to the subject, hi.
Mel, K6KBE
From: Dennis Moore den...@mail4life.net
To:
Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent
filter and the
equalizer section turns the audio into a pleasant performer. I do use a puff
filter in front to get rid of the breathiness issue. To each his own. IMHO,
Cheers,
Mel, K6KBE
From: Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent
I agree with one other element, the story must be at the level of the intended
reader.
Mel, K6KBE
From: Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wed, June 29, 2011 11:09:15 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Tech Writing
On 6/29/2011 8
You just described the level of education, ability to read and write of the
average HS graduate the schools are putting out. Pitiful isn't it?
Mel, K6KBE
From: Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com
To: Mel Farrer farrerfo...@yahoo.com
Cc: j
One of the greatest finds I made, years ago, was come across engineering books
written prior to WWII. They don't assume anything and while it takes longer
to get through a point, once there, education has been accomplished.
Mel, K6KBE
From: David Honey
together
successfully, we shipped it. Know thy user.
Mel, K6KBE
From: Jack Chomley vk4...@gmail.com
To: Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wed, June 29, 2011 2:49:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Tech Writing
Just like the user
But not 67 hours on and 33 hours off. Need to be specific on on time in
seconds or minutes. IMHO
Mel K6KBE
From: Lyle Johnson k...@wavecable.com
Cc: Elecraft List elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sun, June 19, 2011 3:28:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Does
Not only the referenced uses, I have a boat and it would be a real treat to
have
one on it. Right now, I have the FT-817 and while it does a really good job,
these old fingers have trouble with the small controls.
Mel, K6KBE
From: AA1QG terjearnt
voltage and will lower
it
accordingly. Measure the voltage without a load. It should reduce your
voltage
by about 1.5 VDC. Making it 13.5.. Give it a try before just adding diodes.
It has worked for me on two surplus supplies. Good luck.
Mel, K6KBE
and the static electricity was arcing across the end of the
connector. I piece of gum wrapper across the end stopped the arcing and I
continued to Ft. Gordon at ease.
Mel, K6KBE
From: FredJensen k6...@foothill.net
To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent
Well said Guy,
I have always used two approaches to verticals. Either FCC equivalent radials
or above ground radials. Nothing else works well. 'Nuf said.
Mel, K6KBE
From: Guy Olinger K2AV olin...@bellsouth.net
To: Tony Estep estept...@gmail.com
Cc
I prefer the Audio Technica MB-3k myself. I use it on SSB and AM with good
reports. I use a foot switch to keep my hands free to type or write notes.
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Thu, 3/3/11, Phil LaMarche plama...@verizon.net wrote:
From: Phil LaMarche plama...@verizon.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft
it and yes I got reimbursed, but that is not the point. Follow Jim's
instructions, don't skimp. Do it right and you will not be disappointed.
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Sun, 2/27/11, Robert Harmon k...@pacbell.net wrote:
From: Robert Harmon k...@pacbell.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Radio Packing
Well, I agree that 120 VAC circuits can handle the 500 watt out or 1200 watt
input, I prefer to make sure that there is more than one 20 circuit available.
I typically will run a separate circuit for what I consider High loads and
another for everything else.
Mel, K6KBE
of the electronic
hobby catalogs list them. I usually buy an assortment to have them on hand.
Mel, K6KBE
From: Brian Alsop als...@nc.rr.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Thu, January 6, 2011 10:32:09 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] OT - SMT breadboarding
Just how
Since the regulator is a low drop out, the ideal voltage would be about a volt
over the minimum input for the regulator. That keeps the dissipation at the
lowest level inside the radio. Of course the Tx is another issue.
Mel, K6KBE
From: Fred Jensen k6
Love the thought of the ext 10 Mhz input. As I don't do portable with the K3,
and I have the GPS 10 MHz available, why not??? Thanks Wayne. Merry Christmas.
Mel, K6KBE
From: Igor Kosvin k.i...@comcast.net
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Fri, December
or a ground plane vertical with
three or four resonant radials works fine and any elevation. Just a point of
thought.
Mel, K6KBE
From: Steve Ellington n...@carolina.rr.com
To: Guy Olinger K2AV olin...@bellsouth.net; Vic K2VCO v...@rakefet.com
Cc: elecraft
I would check the voltage in the AF chain and amp and look at the output
waveform with a scope. Fix it rather than bandage it.
Mel
From: Dave Hachadorian k...@arrl.net
To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sat, December 18, 2010 10:40:48 AM
. You can poke the leaded
parts vertical through the material.
Mel,
From: ve7ymm mell...@uniserve.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sat, December 18, 2010 1:20:54 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 ESD
I used a static strap and mat when building my K1 K2
With so much information and products out there for OUR PART 15 products and
all
of the stuff offered on eBay for low power AM and FM, WHY would you want to
modify a wonderful and dedicated amateur radio? Be Real.
Mel
From: R. Kevin Stover
FWIW, the user manual is fine. What you are describing, is a service manual.
Mel,
From: eric manning eric.mann...@engr.uvic.ca
To: Jim Garland 4cx2...@muohio.edu
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
e...@elecraft.com
Sent: Thu
I have used the EV 630 on several rigs. Mostly AM. It does do a good job on
SSB with the K3, but needs tailoring/equalizing as mentioned. It also is a
relatively flat response mike. Have fun.
Mel, K6KBE
From: Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com
Well, my favorite is the METCAL PS2E-01. Takes all tip configurations and temp
ranges. An older unit, but has never failed in over 15 years. Price used is
$130 up but worth every penny. Check them out on the web.
Mel, K6KBE
From: Ron D'Eau Claire r
Also know as Penetrox A at your local electrical supply house.
Mel
From: WILLIS COOKE wrco...@yahoo.com
To: James Sarte k2qi@gmail.com; 2Cents 2ce...@charter.net
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tue, October 19, 2010 1:42:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft
No longer available, copyright issue.
--- On Thu, 9/16/10, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL doug...@gmail.com wrote:
From: DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL doug...@gmail.com
Subject: [Elecraft] OT: fixing antennas
To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Thursday, September 16, 2010, 2:31 PM
Phil,
How about giving us a little help on what is required, Preamble, a roster of
sorts, how long the net is, etc. It might prompt someone to pitch in.
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Sat, 9/11/10, Phil Shepard ph...@riousa.com wrote:
From: Phil Shepard ph...@riousa.com
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB
Not true, Look at the new offering from RMItaly DLA-1000, matched pair of
MRF157, $4k ouch.
Mel
--- On Fri, 9/10/10, Tony Fegan VE3QF jafe...@rogers.com wrote:
From: Tony Fegan VE3QF jafe...@rogers.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500
To:
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Friday, September 10
to let me borrow it, then
for me to order one. While I like the frills or so of what the others offer,
the wonderful fullness of the audio, ease of operation and choice of BWs of the
K3 makes the other radios blush. Keep it up Eric and Gang. Love the K3.
Mel
--- On Fri, 9/10/10, Gary Gregory
You are in good company with Elecraft owners.
Mel
--- On Fri, 9/10/10, Edward Dickinson, III softb...@windstream.net wrote:
From: Edward Dickinson, III softb...@windstream.net
Subject: [Elecraft] to those in Pounce Mode...
To: Elecraft Reflector Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Friday, September
,
that will protect you adequately. When the K3 comes alive, you can increase
the current limit to operating conditions. I hope this helps.
Mel
--- On Thu, 8/12/10, ab2tc ab...@arrl.net wrote:
From: ab2tc ab...@arrl.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 inline fuse
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date
The FCC loves to question the logical and pass others. I have applied for and
gotten more than a few experimental licenses that let me do things the FCC
would otherwise reject
Go figure.
Mel
--- On Wed, 8/11/10, Brett Howard br...@livecomputers.com wrote:
From: Brett Howard br
I second this approach.
Mel
--- On Mon, 8/9/10, N6JW j...@dslextreme.com wrote:
From: N6JW j...@dslextreme.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Power supply
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Monday, August 9, 2010, 3:50 PM
I find it hard to see much value in Elecraft simply reproducing
OK, IMHO, I don't think a non ham device needs to be on the operating
position. I use a linear ASTRON with remote sensing of the voltage at the
radio and a 5 Farad cap under the shelf and then the problem is solved. Good
clean DC and no noise in the shack.
Mel. K6KBE
--- On Sun, 8/8/10
I like it the way it is, sorta. I like the KISS approach. I put 1/4 coaster
pads on the front feet only and got the optimum position for me. Thanks Wayne.
Mel
--- On Tue, 7/6/10, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote:
From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Reduced
Remember what the old wise man said, Man with a watch, knows what time it is,
man with two watches is never sure.
Mel 'Nuf said
--- On Fri, 6/25/10, Rick Dettinger k7m...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Rick Dettinger k7m...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Clock Accuracy
To: David Ferrington, M0XDF
it was the steam radiator, other times the, pardon the
reference, phone line, hi.
In any case, it allowed me to keep comm with a lot of the local hams and made
traveling for business more of a pleasure in the off hours.
Keep up the effort on comm where possible.
Mel. K6KBE
--- On Sat, 6/19/10, Eric
Same problem here and a replacement crystal did nothing to correct the problem.
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Thu, 6/17/10, John j...@t6ee.com wrote:
From: John j...@t6ee.com
Subject: [Elecraft] Clock
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Thursday, June 17, 2010, 12:07 PM
With all the functions admirably
Hi,
Please, see http://www.apogeekits.com/wrist_strap_tester.htm. It can test both
your wrist strap, which you should use and the mat. I personally use a
workbench with a conductive surface, no mat, and test the bench and wrist strap
EVERY time I work on sensitive parts. IMHO
Mel, K6KBE
Yes, and watch the ALC level while you are doing it. I found that you can
increase the compression and not trip the 5-7 bars of ALC, but it will sound
terrible. Stay below 10 dB of compression and under 5 bars of ALC for the
smoothest sound and lack of splatter. FWIW.
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Mon
;
and wisdom to know the difference.
This is, of course taken out of context, but still a very valuable lesson for
engineers and hams alike. Cheers,
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Sat, 4/24/10, WILLIS COOKE wrco...@yahoo.com wrote:
From: WILLIS COOKE wrco...@yahoo.com
Subject: Re
I agree with Doug but from another prospective. Look at the energy budget for
portable work. Less total consumed power is good.
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Wed, 4/21/10, Doug Turnbull turnb...@net1.ie wrote:
From: Doug Turnbull turnb...@net1.ie
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] attenuator in amp was Re: K3
I agree, I don't mind an under the counter supply.
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Tue, 4/20/10, ANTNEE N3ANT n3...@live.com wrote:
From: ANTNEE N3ANT n3...@live.com
Subject: [Elecraft] External Power Supply for the KPA-500
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 7:15 AM
Hello All, Just
, the antenna is grounded.
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Fri, 3/19/10, Stephen W. Kercel kerc...@suscom-maine.net wrote:
From: Stephen W. Kercel kerc...@suscom-maine.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Grounding Antenna when not in use
To: Charles Teeter c.tee...@att.net
Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Friday, March
K6KBE Take a look at this site.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1568545/
PCBs were is use well into the late 70's.
Mel,
--- On Tue, 3/2/10, Alan Bloom n...@cds1.net wrote:
From: Alan Bloom n...@cds1.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Transformer oil in DL's
To: Ken Kopp k
How about rugged. My buddy has a K2 on his ATV in a plastic bag on the saddle
pouch. Gets a lot of banging around and keeps on ticking, hi.
Mel
--- On Mon, 12/28/09, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:
From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] philosophical
and
on what bands that your budget can afford. Good luck.
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Mon, 12/14/09, Clint clint.st...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
From: Clint clint.st...@sbcglobal.net
Subject: [Elecraft] antenna farm
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009, 10:17 AM
Fellow Elecrafters
of the laptop supplies are about 15 VDC
and VERY good on filtering and capacity. I
used two silicon diodes in series to drop the voltage to run my 817 on both RX
and TX. It was the size of a double deck of cards. I got mine for $15. Good
luck.
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Sun, 12/6/09, Wes Stewart n
with a sheet over my head running
around the back yard between the houses waving 8 foot tubes that were looking
like Skywalker and his light sabers. The neighbor kids didn't come to our
house that night.
Memories of times past,
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Tue, 12/1/09, Robert Fish rwf...@comcast.net wrote
and with the hole filled with
solder, I moved the wire back and forth in the groove through the solder blob
until the enamel came off. It worked slick. I did have to add more solder
from time to tome to get the flux helping the wetting of the wire. To each his
own, hi.
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Wed
Sorry, I was following the thread using a old wood burning iron. Those tips
were pure screw on copper. No plating. You are right on any of the modern
tip/irons.
Mel
--- On Wed, 11/11/09, Ken Kopp k...@rfwave.net wrote:
From: Ken Kopp k...@rfwave.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Toroid stripping
modes. It helps alot and
makes it easy to see under or over modulation. A thought.
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Tue, 10/6/09, Phil LaMarche plama...@verizon.net wrote:
From: Phil LaMarche plama...@verizon.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2009, 7:49 AM
My
to.
Mel, K6KBE
--- On Tue, 9/29/09, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:
From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] speakers
To: Dan Copeland n...@mchsi.com
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 8:47 AM
Dan,
I see no need for a sub-woofer for use
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