RE: [Elecraft] Re: simple iambic paddle

2008-04-24 Thread Richard Kent
Would the travel keyer/paddle from MFJ get the point across??? Richard Kent WD8AJG K2-5296 ___ 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

[Elecraft] Thursday or Sunday?

2008-03-10 Thread Richard Kent
When and where are the SSB nets suppose to meet?? Richard Kent WD8AJG K2 5296 ___ 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

[Elecraft] Dayton 2008

2008-02-11 Thread Richard Kent
left that has not seen a K3 in person. Richard Kent WD8AJG K2 5296, K2 5996(almost) ___ 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

RE: [Elecraft] CB band TX? - I'm shocked!

2007-12-20 Thread Richard Kent
of the band. Maybe this is a point that we have been to afraid to ask (with good reason, the FCC scared me well). Maybe there was another answer all along we did not know it. Maybe the popularity of the CB band has dwindled to the point that it is not the hot spot we remember. Still scared Richard Kent

[Elecraft] K2 and KPA

2007-12-19 Thread Richard Kent
I have a KPA100 at the first test point. The K2 that I intend to use with it is also at the first test point. Can I attach the KPA to this K2 and finish the voltage tests in the KPA before installing the inductors and continuing on?? Richard Kent WD8AJG

[Elecraft] Jota

2007-10-16 Thread Richard Kent
will be on the air 9 to 5 EDT others maybe longer. Tnx for the bandwidth Richard Kent WD8AJG K2 5296 ___ 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] external soundcards for digimodes

2007-08-17 Thread Richard Kent
resolution or the sample rate, but a card capable of better will generally do better even in the lesser mode. Good Luck Richard Kent My own interest in the K3 is principally (but not exclusively) the digimodes. For that reason I was interested in the suggestion of Simon, HB9DRV that there might

RE: [Elecraft] Conception of a K2

2007-08-14 Thread Richard Kent
. They are also good if you need to remove an option for troubleshooting. Removing an option usually disables the radio in some way requiring reinstalling parts to make the radio work. I did not do the eliminators and wish I had. Good luck and happy building Richard Kent WD8AJG K2 5296 and 1/3 of 5996

RE: [Elecraft] USB Support - K3, K2?

2007-08-07 Thread Richard Kent
I thought I heard or read that including an USB controller into a piece of equipment requires one to pay a licensing fee to the organization that maintains the USB definition. If this is true that could be why many devices do not include USB compatibility. The cost may be too much for the number

RE: [Elecraft] 50 and 75 ohm BNC Connectors

2007-08-06 Thread Richard Kent
While not an RF application. 75 ohm connector BNC and others are important to the digital video production environment. It is my understanding that a 50 ohm barrel at the end of the correct length of coax will stop a digital video signal. I am in the process of installing a new digital switcher

RE: [Elecraft] first snag

2007-06-12 Thread Richard Kent
Hello Mike, Don Wilhelm usually sees these requests. Until he sees it try checking the cap values in the vco circuit mis-interpreting the value is a source of the symptoms you have. Check soldering, Check soldering, Check components and then soldering. Check bad soldering/tinning of t5. If

RE: [Elecraft] K2 and SSB

2007-06-12 Thread Richard Kent
The K2 is my only low bands radio. I use at home and at scout camp for demos. Phone and digital. Use it. It work well. Rick Kent WD8AJG K2 5296 -Original Message- I was just wondering how many here use SSB with their 15 watt K2? Does it meet your expectations? The reason I am asking

RE: [Elecraft] K2 grounding

2007-01-22 Thread Richard Kent
Having just finished my first K2 (#5945) I'm looking for Jeff wrote, I've looked through the manual and the list archives but don't find too much in terms of details of this subject. If anyone is willing to spell it out for me, that'd be great :) On My K2 I installed a ground lug in the spot

[Elecraft] KAT2 further Questions

2006-12-06 Thread Richard Kent
tuned 2:1. Some bands (lower primarily) the power is reduced to 2 watts and tuned up. Other bands it looks like it is tuning up at full power. I had to wind T1 twice during the build and I am still not sure I wound it properly. Any more thoughts and ideas?? Richard Kent K2 5296

[Elecraft] KAT2 alignment question

2006-11-30 Thread Richard Kent
to wait untill I am satisfied this is ok first. Thanks in advance Richard Kent WD8AJG K2 5296 ___ 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

RE: [Elecraft] K2 assembly question

2006-11-14 Thread Richard Kent
/174 and terminated the coax. I already use a BNC to banana plug adaptor for my voltmeter for other reasons. This just made the probe compatible with my system. However, this does make for a solid connection. Richard Kent WD8AJG K2 5296 ___ Elecraft

RE: [Elecraft] Mic Gain, K2/100

2006-11-01 Thread Richard Kent
I have been using a Kenwood MC80 with my K2. I use batteries, but I have been told that the mic. will power with 5 volts. The mic. does have a gain/level control that can be used to dial in the right level. Richard Kent WD8AJG K2 5296 Bill wrote, I should also mention that I am getting ALC

[Elecraft] Speaker shield

2006-10-23 Thread Richard Kent
I was reading about KPA100 shield upgrade. I noticed the speaker shield and was wondering if there was any benefit to a K2? Especially one without the vco shield mod? Any thoughts?? Richard Kent K2 5296 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

[Elecraft] Jamboree on the Air(JOTA)

2006-10-17 Thread Richard Kent
. My K2 will be the Digital Station. Listen for and Work some of the kids. Thanks for the Bandwidth Richard Kent, WD8AJG K2 5296 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

RE: [Elecraft] K2 at a fall camporee

2006-09-25 Thread Richard Kent
sleeping and eating times excluded. I was planning to use the jamboree (JOTA) freqs as a starting point. There appear to be three contest/QSO parties this weekend. SSB and FM will be the modes. Digital was planned but I could not get the interface to work in time. Richard Kent

RE: [Elecraft] K2 at a fall camporee

2006-09-25 Thread Richard Kent
3940, 7270, 14290, 21360, 28390 are the SSB suggested frequencies. Most of the time will be spent on 80, 40, 20. I will check 15 and 10 for openings throughout the day. Last time I was at camp with a radio there was a nice opening on 10. Akron OH to Phoenix on about 1 watt SSB. Richard Kent

RE: [Elecraft] Kenwood mic's

2006-08-15 Thread Richard Kent
. Something to think about. Richard Kent, WD8AJG ___ 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/listinfo/elecraft

RE:[Elecraft]KSB2

2006-07-27 Thread Richard Kent
Before you send it off. Check the diodes. I installed 1 backwards and got the same issues. I am referring to the switching diodes on both ends of the crystal filter. Richard Kent, WD8AJG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] Ponderings

2006-06-28 Thread Richard Kent
in scouting, baseball, and band. Daughters in college. Cars to fix. Need I continue. I guess I would like to know what the caveats are to the separate box solution. Any ideas?? Any other ideas not mentioned?? Thanks in advanced. Richard Kent, WD8AJG

RE: [Elecraft] K2 SSB Filter (OP1) question ...

2006-06-22 Thread Richard Kent
and got strange sounding receive audio and no transmit signal. I could see depending which diode is wrong your symptoms would appear. There are 8 diodes to choose from (I think). Also check the usual solder bridges, etc There maybe other causes someone else may help if that is the case. Richard Kent

RE: [Elecraft] OT - 30-foot Telescoping Fiberglas Poles

2006-06-12 Thread Richard Kent
Thanks for the Idea. This might Help at Jamboree on the Air setups. Richard Kent -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Hammond Sent: Monday, June 12, 2006 10:25 AM To: Dan KB6NU; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] OT - 30-foot

RE: [Elecraft] 10 meters

2006-06-01 Thread Richard Kent
. Richard Kent WD8AJG -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ron Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 11:43 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] 10 meters There must be many of you on this reflectah who must know: where does one listen

[Elecraft] FM??

2006-05-12 Thread Richard Kent
?? Richard Kent WD8AJG K2 #5296 ___ 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/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

RE: [Elecraft] K2 VCO Shield instructions - Freq Counter probe

2006-05-09 Thread Richard Kent
Last week there was a thread about this. Leaving the probe in increased some spurs in the transmitter output. Values were not given, but it sounds removing it is the better idea. When you are done tweaking the filters take it out. Rick WD8AJG K2 #5296 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

[Elecraft] K2 power control

2006-04-25 Thread Richard Kent
readings follow the knob setting +or- a small amount. My readings were not as varied as the other builder's radio. Do I need to look into this further??? Richard Kent WD8AJG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must