Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - just 500 watts?

2011-01-25 Thread Rick Dettinger
I agree with the first two. I appreciate a clean output from my transmitter and I would much rather use a bug. More fun! But /QRP is not redundant, if that is what I want to communicate, then I use it. I don't see it as a bad operating practice. I find that it encourages other QRP ops to

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - just 500 watts?

2011-01-25 Thread Rick Dettinger
I do. Casual QSO's are the only kind I was speaking to. The only ones I have interest in. I have no interest in dealing with crowds, weather on the air or at the mall. 73, Rick Dettinger K7MW /QRP *IS* a waste of time in a contest. Save it for casual QSO's when you know

Re: [Elecraft] let's see

2011-01-06 Thread Rick Dettinger
And, of course, 1 KW. The new KPA 1000? 73, Rick Dettinger K7MW (Note: I don't recommend stacking them more than 4-high, but 10 of them would get you close to 98 lbs.) 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] 100 Watts or 500 Watts

2010-12-20 Thread Rick Dettinger
Not legal in the United States. 15 db gain is the max allowed. The hams get punished for the illegal activity of others. 73, Rick Dettinger K7MW Why wouldn't Elecraft design the KPA500 to be driven to its rated output by a K3/10 ? Bill K3UJ Please help support this email

Re: [Elecraft] Semi OT: vertical wire antennas

2010-12-19 Thread Rick Dettinger
the height is about 5/8 wave long and the higher feed resistance helps with the ground situation. The two antennas are relay selected by a switch in the shack so I don't need to walk out with a flashlight and change jumpers anymore! 73, Rick Dettinger K7MW I can't speak to the losses

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering Naked

2010-12-17 Thread Rick Dettinger
This is exactly the same advise given by a doctor on a straight razor forum about shaving! He mentioned something about Darwin and genomes. 73, Rick Dettinger K7MW Roflmao. See what I mean? Barefoot ok, naked not ok

Re: [Elecraft] APF Ergonomics

2010-12-05 Thread Rick Dettinger
which function is tap and which is hold. I probably should have put a grin symbol after that one! :-) 73, Rick Dettinger K7MW On Dec 5, 2010, at 11:54 AM, n...@roadrunner.com n...@roadrunner.com wrote: Why was the XFIL button chosen to enable APF? Is it because you can't have APF

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500

2010-10-21 Thread Rick Dettinger
I think Eric was on vacation. Rick Dettinger K7MW I've been in the Davis Mountains of TX for a couple of days. How in the world did this topic evolve into a rant about stainless screws? Tom Childers, N5GE Licensed since 1976 QCWA Life Member 35102

Re: [Elecraft] Re: KPA 500

2010-10-19 Thread Rick Dettinger
K3 rusted, I would be concerned about what might be happening inside the box. At least the old tube gear ran warm enough to dry out in use. Of course, any salt would remain. That could be a problem! 73, Rick Dettinger K7MW Johnny, it must have a lot to do with the temperature

Re: [Elecraft] OT aluminum oxide

2010-10-19 Thread Rick Dettinger
, since that was what it said in the handbook, so we burnt the insulation off. What a mess! 73, Rick Dettinger K7MW One possible solution would be to soak the stuck joints a solution of sodium hydroxide (lye, as in drain cleaner). There's a web site that discusses the chemical reaction

Re: [Elecraft] 700 Hz roofing filters

2010-09-21 Thread Rick Dettinger
for that. Including the NR section. I don't close the blinds unless I need to! 73, Rick Dettinger K7MW I do not operate many CW contests, and do not chase DX with a fervor as some do. My preferred width for general CW tuning is 700 Hz. The DSP filtering will take care of the rest for me

Re: [Elecraft] Slightly OT: Handbook Sierra band module connector?

2010-08-05 Thread Rick Dettinger
Check with QRP Bob at Wilderness Radio. He may sell you one. He sold me a Sierra knob to use on another QRP rig. 73, Rick Dettinger K7MW On Aug 5, 2010, at 11:08 AM, Al Gulseth wrote: Greetings Elecrafters, Sorry for the Slightly OT post but I thought this list would be possible

Re: [Elecraft] Reward for P3 S/N 56

2010-08-02 Thread Rick Dettinger
Don't forget the million dollar guarantee . And you will have to drive around with your own serial numbers displayed in large numbers on top of a very big trailer :-) . 73, Rick K7MW This should move to a new thread labeled K? identity theft - there are probably insurance companies

Re: [Elecraft] Clock Accuracy

2010-06-25 Thread Rick Dettinger
Yes, but their radios were just boat anchors. 73, Rick Dettinger K7MW On Jun 25, 2010, at 12:47 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: Not that I'm complaining about the clock or criticising those that want more accuracy, but there was a time, a long time ago, when people didn't have

Re: [Elecraft] Clock Accuracy

2010-06-24 Thread Rick Dettinger
, but, of course, it is not running all the time. 73, Rick Dettinger K7MW On Jun 24, 2010, at 11:00 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Hi John, The clock's accuracy is typically +/- 2 seconds per day. If that doesn't suffice for a long trip, and you don't have a timepiece to correlate it to, you could

Re: [Elecraft] Cover for front panel mic connector

2010-06-14 Thread Rick Dettinger
mine for my K2, since I don't have any need for the mic jack. The K2 didn't have a mic label, which, unfortunately, the K3 does. :-) 73, Rick Dettinger K7MW Am now using K3 rear panel mic connector. Front panel mic connector has an unfinished look and is open to dust and other

Re: [Elecraft] 43 ft Vertical

2010-06-07 Thread Rick Dettinger
It is an antenna and a good one, but it is not half of a dipole, it is a whole dipole. It does not matter where a dipole is fed, it is still a half wave long. 73, Rick Detinger K7MW On Jun 7, 2010, at 11:27 AM, Mark, KJ7BS wrote: The proof of this - you would never dream of putting up

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Woohoo, 2873 is up and on the air dit on iambic key

2010-06-01 Thread Rick Dettinger
. They were not bypassed like their single lever model was. It used a small piece of braid to go from ground to the bearing spindle. 73, Rick Dettinger K7MW On Jun 1, 2010, at 3:08 PM, ki4...@cox.net wrote: Ok, radio is up but I am having an issue with my paddle. The dit side

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Woohoo, 2873 is up and on the air dit on iambic key

2010-06-01 Thread Rick Dettinger
I just switched to a bug and sold all of my paddles, but not for that reason. The ground braid on the Kent single lever paddle was installed when I bought it. The twin lever paddle didn't have any braid. Rick Dettinger K7MW On Jun 1, 2010, at 4:27 PM, ki4...@cox.net wrote: Rick

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 QRQ CW mode in the works

2010-05-17 Thread Rick Dettinger
Great- Now I all I need is to triple my code speed! 73, Rick K7MW On May 16, 2010, at 5:01 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: I'm working on a new QRQ CW mode that will provide full break-in and improved timing accuracy at high CW speeds. Details later this week. Thanks for all the input on this

Re: [Elecraft] K3 #4116 arrived/inventoried

2010-03-30 Thread Rick Dettinger
well. They work fine for components or hardware. 73, Rick Dettinger K7MW On Mar 30, 2010, at 6:00 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: LS, No, I would not recommend egg cartons. Many of them are Styrofoam (or similar foamed plastic material) which will generate static! The paperboard ones should be OK

Re: [Elecraft] K3 #4116 arrived/inventoried

2010-03-30 Thread Rick Dettinger
rounded bottoms which make retrieval easier, but make sure you use the paper-based egg cartons, and not the static generating Styrofoam cartons. 73, Don W3FPR Rick Dettinger wrote: I always use 3 oz. paper drink cups from the local warehouse store. I can move them around independently

Re: [Elecraft] Thoughts on internal vs external ATU for K3

2010-02-24 Thread Rick Dettinger
and is bothered less by heavy winds. 73, Rick Dettinger K7MW On Feb 24, 2010, at 10:44 AM, callen1155 wrote: Hello guys. Narrowing down the options I 'need' in a K3. Regarding an internal vs external ATU: If you were going to operate your K3 at 100 watts (no plans for an amplifier), radio

Re: [Elecraft] Need to select a dummy load for K3 TX calibration...(advice?)

2010-02-23 Thread Rick Dettinger
I used the DL1 for the 50 watt test and it worked fine. I only transmitted for a few seconds, to get a reading. It gets hot fast, at 50 watts! 73, Rick Dettinger K7MW On Feb 23, 2010, at 10:32 AM, John wrote: At 11:13 AM 23/02/10, you wrote: Hello all, I need help picking out

Re: [Elecraft] [KX1] KX1 Hard Case--Walking Tall Final Chapter

2010-02-18 Thread Rick Dettinger
It would also draw about 3 KW on receive. 73, Rick DettingerK7MW For those local, that Fry's had two Audion tubes on display. I'm guessing a KX1 built with Audions would be the size of a Greyhound Bus and would take a crew of three to operate. My, my. 73 Eric WD6DBM

Re: [Elecraft] K1 VFO Range Question

2010-02-16 Thread Rick Dettinger
that would give a 125 kHz. range, which I think would be ideal for 40 meters, but I haven't tried that yet. 73, Rick Dettinger K7MW I built my K1 awhile ago with a VFO range of 80 kHz, also a 4 band filter and 2 band filter. With recent increase in QRM levels on 7030-7040+-, am considering

[Elecraft] FS: Vibroplex Original Standard bug

2010-02-11 Thread Rick Dettinger
it for $90. plus $10. shipping to CONUS. Thanks, Rick Dettinger K7MW my call at arrl.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] FS: Vibroplex bug

2010-02-11 Thread Rick Dettinger
Vibroplex bug has been sold. Thanks, Rick K7MW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by:

Re: [Elecraft] What became of the Elecraft's KPA1500 and KPA 800

2010-02-07 Thread Rick Dettinger
It must have been the export model. Full legal power in the 60's was 1KW input. Probably near half that out. 73, Rick Dettinger K7MW That pig was made in the 60's, and still puts out full legal power. Go figure? 73 - Bob

[Elecraft] FS: Begali Signature paddle

2010-02-04 Thread Rick Dettinger
for $285. including shipping to CONUS. 73, Rick Dettinger K7MW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted

[Elecraft] FS: Begali Signature paddles

2010-02-04 Thread Rick Dettinger
Paddles have been sold. Thanks, RickK7MW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 AGC and Apparent Noise and Signal Distortion

2010-02-03 Thread Rick Dettinger
I think you just did:-) 73, Rick K7MW I won't even mention RTFM for fear of having to dodge bricks. mode off. 73, Guy. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 how often do you use it?

2010-01-11 Thread Rick Dettinger
I am glad that my K3 doesn't weight in excess of 50 lbs. I have to carry it up a ships ladder into my shack, which is in a loft. One hand for the ladder and one for the K3. I do this several times a year to update the firmware. 73, Rick Dettinger K7MW On Jan 11, 2010, at 10:21 AM

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 on 500 kHz

2010-01-05 Thread Rick Dettinger
I ordered a Palomar VLF converter a year ago from HRO and they had to refund my money. They said that the VLF converter was no longer being made. The Palomar Engineers web site seems to reflect this. They only show balun stuff, now. 73, Rick Dettinger K7MW On Jan 4, 2010, at 7

Re: [Elecraft] K1-4 Bands

2009-12-20 Thread Rick Dettinger
And if you are going to change boards often, I would suggest not installing the KAT1. It would be better to use an external tuner as the band filter board is located under the ATU and it more than doubles the time it takes to change boards. 73, Rick Dettinger K7MW It would

Re: [Elecraft] kit building or buy ready for use

2009-12-20 Thread Rick Dettinger
relief to construct it that way, as I have stuffed all the boards I want for some time, at least the ones with several hundred parts. 73, Rick Dettinger K7MW Although you save $200 by building it yourself, you really don't learn much in the process, and you have to spend about $25

Re: [Elecraft] Pronunciation ??

2009-11-26 Thread Rick Dettinger
On Nov 26, 2009, at 12:26 PM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: Who's Queen? :-) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 Not ours! But I think there is a little history there :-) Rick Dettinger K7MW, in the non-former colony of Washington State, USA

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware

2009-10-18 Thread Rick Dettinger
took 14 days for my K3 to get here. Six days of that time it sat in Canadian Customs then Canada Post had it for another six days. This makes the US Postal Service look pretty good! -Robby VY2SS Do they charge for storage?(-: 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware

2009-10-17 Thread Rick Dettinger
or the last production firmware? 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted

Re: [Elecraft] DSP red light coming on at max load

2009-10-14 Thread Rick Dettinger
I really appreciate that Elecraft is such an open company! (-: 73 MW On Oct 14, 2009, at 6:16 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: It's official: we're running out of DSP cycles not just during NR on/ off but also under worst-case load. I get a continuous DSP red LED and distorted audio (with a buzz)

Re: [Elecraft] There's a new K1 on the block!

2009-09-19 Thread Rick Dettinger
That would be for diversity reception! :-) Rick K7MW On Sep 19, 2009, at 7:55 AM, Mike Morrow wrote: Steve wrote: My version of this 'classic' rig is 4-band (40, 30, 30 and 15m)... A magic combination on 30m, my favourite band. 30m must really *really* be your favo[u]rite, if you have

Re: [Elecraft] K1 -: internal tuner or external T1 tuner?

2009-09-04 Thread Rick Dettinger
Brian- The internal tuner is good and the external tuner is better and can be used with other QRP rigs. Also, if you want to change filter boards frequently, the internal tuner has to be removed to change the filter boards. This doubles the work. 73, Rick DettingerK7MW On Sep 4

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for August 23rd 24th, 2009

2009-08-23 Thread Rick Dettinger
Operator 5th Class) - Plus, it would do wonders for the noise figure :) 73, Rick Dettinger K7MW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 headphones

2009-08-20 Thread Rick Dettinger
end audio stores. Not only not cheap, they cost more than the KX-1!! 73, Rick DettingerK7MW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Off-Topic - Straight-key speed cpontrol

2009-08-07 Thread Rick Dettinger
that there must be more than one way to design a good key and use it. This entire book is available for free download, and can be linked from here: http://www.qsl.net/n9bor/n0hff.htm 73, Rick DettingerK7MW __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Dilemma: K1 or KX1 - I can't decide

2009-08-05 Thread Rick Dettinger
traffic. The K1 is a better rig in all other respects. I built a K1, sold it to get a KX1 and than sold that to get another K1. For my needs, the K1 is a better rig. 73, Rick Dettinger K7MW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] New K1 on the way - Band Module Questions

2009-07-24 Thread Rick Dettinger
be room for more bands on a larger board or multiple boards. But this would require switching changes to the firmware. Not something for mere mortals to play around with. Enjoy your new K1. I sure like mine. 73 Rick DettingerK7MW On Jul 24, 2009, at 8:13 PM, Gary W. Marklund wrote

Re: [Elecraft] For All CW Enthusiasts...

2009-07-23 Thread Rick Dettinger
. I will not complain about my K1 note again. At least not for awhile. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW The sender is Denise Stoops, the first female operator at KPH transmitting the closing message at the recent Night of Nights activity. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a4scmlC7tI

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] feature notion

2009-07-18 Thread Rick Dettinger
watts and then return to 100 watts. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] feature notion

2009-07-18 Thread Rick Dettinger
! Although, with a K3, that is a moving target. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3 eHam review after 2+ years

2009-07-05 Thread Rick Dettinger
I think the original author of this topic is incorrect to call the K3 100% done. I think that this is a correct statement if we take 100% done to mean that the K3 meets all of its advertised specs. At least most if not all of the mods have been enhancements, not steps to meet these

Re: [Elecraft] K3 eHam review after 2+ years

2009-07-05 Thread Rick Dettinger
upgrade online. It does help if you live near one of the design engineers ):. 73, Rick K7MW in Mount Vernon, Wa. Wasn't Synchronous AM detection in the original advertised specifications? Still waiting patiently... 73, Paul WW2PT On Jul 5, 2009, at 1:12 PM, Rick Dettinger wrote

Re: [Elecraft] 500 kHz Transceive Operation With the K3

2009-06-10 Thread Rick Dettinger
On Jun 10, 2009, at 2:20 PM, Mike-WE0H wrote: See if you can make it go to 495.000kc as that is the bottom end of any possible Amateur Band. If it can tune 495.000kc thru 515.000kc, that should cover any future Amateur 600m band. There are currently Experimental stations using that

Re: [Elecraft] Where Is It In The Manual?

2009-03-09 Thread Rick Dettinger
My K3 RTC was gaining less than 2 seconds a month last summer. This winter, it has been loosing about the same. The temp. in the shack is about 15 degrees warmer in the summer. It would be near perfect at about 65 degrees F. I don't think I will try to tweak it :). I originally

Re: [Elecraft] OT: question re: antenna/rig swtich

2009-03-05 Thread Rick Dettinger
only run 100 watts maximum. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW On Mar 5, 2009, at 5:52 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Greg, Theory says you should not have any problem. With 60 dB isolation and 1000 watts, there may be as much as 1 mW at the input of each receiver - that is 223.6 mV, which is a large

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PA3000.. you can dream, can't you?

2009-02-11 Thread Rick Dettinger
With that kind of drive requirement, you could skip the 100 watt amp on the K2 or K3 and go directly to about 700 watts out using the QRP versions for about the same cost. 73 Rick K7MW LaConner, WA On Feb 11, 2009, at 1:38 PM, Greg - AB7R wrote: If interested there's a guy named Yuri

Re: [Elecraft] Beware! (Learn by doing?) :-)))

2009-01-27 Thread Rick Dettinger
the AGC off. Butt it is good to have some sort of limiter to protect my hearing. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub

Re: [Elecraft] K1 smoother tuning

2009-01-21 Thread Rick Dettinger
I did the same thing with my K1. I had to ream the 6mm hole out to 0.25 in. Somewhat tricky. I used a drillpress with a Dremel tool bit. I like the result. I think the K1 knob is weighted also, but I like the larger diameter. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW On Jan 21, 2009, at 4:17 PM, Neal

Re: [Elecraft] Units

2008-12-08 Thread Rick Dettinger
has its own unit of measurement. Yuck. But I do what I can. I named my sailboat STORMJOULE. The dingy was ERG. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW as in MegaWatt (: ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Real Time Clock Display

2008-11-23 Thread Rick Dettinger
Mine has been gaining a little over 1 second a month. I had assumed that the RTC used the TCXO as a time base but it doesn't. It has its own oscillator. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW On Nov 23, 2008, at 7:36 AM, Gil Cross wrote: Just checked my RTC for correct time. Has been running

Re: [Elecraft] OT--K3's Approaching 2,000

2008-10-01 Thread Rick Dettinger
W7AQK ___ Looks like K3 production may pass K2 numbers in about 2010. They are about a third of the way there now. The K2 had an 8 year head start. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Rigs in Emergency Service...

2008-09-26 Thread Rick Dettinger
don't know what it means? Rick Dettinger K7MW ___ 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

[Elecraft] K3 VFO split problem

2008-09-22 Thread Rick Dettinger
. My firmware is 02.39 and 01.91. Any ideas? Did I not set up all the bands correctly? Thanks and 73 Rick DettingerK7MW ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

Re: [Elecraft] K3 VFO split problem

2008-09-22 Thread Rick Dettinger
. That was very quick. A great list. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW On Sep 22, 2008, at 3:28 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: Sounds like you have the other VFO on each band set to SSB. That would change the default mode for that control to Mic Gain from CW Speed. A single tap of A-B only copies

Re: [Elecraft] Tricks to K3 assembly (WAS: Prospective K3 Owner)

2008-08-26 Thread Rick Dettinger
I use 3 oz. paper cups to keep small parts in. I can move the one I am using to the front and as they get emptied, I can remove them from the work bench. Rick Dettinger K7MW On Aug 26, 2008, at 6:40 PM, Lee Buller wrote: I do not like egg

Re: [Elecraft] RE: Band Button

2008-07-26 Thread Rick Dettinger
size fits all firmware can't please everyone. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW = On Jul 26, 2008, at 7:04 AM, Dave Agsten wrote: Wow - never thought anything as simple as a band select button would cause such commotion. Back when there were rotary

Re: [Elecraft] ESD Safety

2008-07-26 Thread Rick Dettinger
Looks like the only solution is to work under water. All of the voltages exceed the 30 volts or so level we have heard cause damage to sensitive components. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW On Jul 26, 2008, at 9:51 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote

Re: [Elecraft] K3 VFO B with K2 knob?

2008-07-17 Thread Rick Dettinger
from a new hole in the wallboard. Good Luck and 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW On Jul 17, 2008, at 6:09 PM, DaveL G3TJP wrote: Some time ago, I replaced the K2's main tuning knob, complete with finger dimple, with another more user-friendly knob from the (*S!) Yaesu stable, In a fit

Re: [Elecraft] Band button

2008-07-05 Thread Rick Dettinger
per second. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Optivisor?

2008-06-27 Thread Rick Dettinger
me to be careful. 700 degrees burns very fast. Usually, I can adjust the optivisor up slightly, so that I can also see underneath with glasses only. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] K3 noise blanker sure does the job.

2008-06-23 Thread Rick Dettinger
by the power company through a contract with the City. In your area, you may have to contact the City. Street lights should be maintained on a 3 year cycle but maintenance gets deferred due to budget considerations. Don't expect prompt response. This is low priority work. 73 Rick Dettinger

[Elecraft] K2 FS

2008-06-06 Thread Rick Dettinger
ground packing and shipping to CONUS. Thanks and 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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] K2 FS

2008-06-06 Thread Rick Dettinger
K2 #1653 has been sold. Thanks Rick Dettinger K7MW ___ 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] K3 - 30m problem solved

2008-06-03 Thread Rick Dettinger
If this had been an offshore rig, you would have had to send it to a factory authorized repair facility for warranty work. Since there was no fault, you would have had to pay a service charge and shipping both ways. Another advantage of buying an Elecraft rig. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW

[Elecraft] K2 FS

2008-05-20 Thread Rick Dettinger
smoking, both the rig and the operator. I will sell for $500. including UPS ground packing and shipping to CONUS. Thanks and 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] DL1 Short Term Ratings

2008-05-18 Thread Rick Dettinger
quite warm but not too hot. I used clip leads on the test points so I only needed enough time to read the meter. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW On May 18, 2008, at 8:25 AM, WA6OCP wrote: Has anyone determined what the DL1 is capable of for a short time (say 10 sec) in excess of 20W? Besides

Re: [Elecraft] Palm Mini-Paddles?

2008-04-28 Thread Rick Dettinger
like the way you think. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW On Apr 27, 2008, at 9:14 PM, George Victor wrote: Folks, Why waste your time, We are all a bunch of old farts, you are not living forever. Just use a good paddle without worrying about cosmetics or damage (or money). I have a Begali Sculpture

Re: [Elecraft] Professional Morse (WAS: CW Mistakes)

2008-04-27 Thread Rick Dettinger
I am glad to be born after CW was invented. Barely after. I would hate to have to listen to spark watch after watch. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW On Apr 26, 2008, at 7:43 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: And there's a sample of what the 600 meter marine band sounded like on a typical receiver

Re: [Elecraft] Palm Mini-Paddles?

2008-04-27 Thread Rick Dettinger
. Not a big one for portable use. 73 Rick DettingerK7MW On Apr 27, 2008, at 7:44 PM, Sandy wrote: I forgot to mention. I stick mine down in place with the yellow or blue sticky clay you get at office supply places. Works great and doesn't damage the housing of the key. I didn't

Re: [Elecraft] Dangerous Low Volage (WAS: Power pole for K3?)

2008-04-19 Thread Rick Dettinger
chassis. Not a good idea on TenTecs part, even though I didn't use good sense in not attaching the cable to the rig first. For QRP, I should have used a small inline fuse in the positive cable lead. I do now. I also have changed the jack to K2 style. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW

Re: [Elecraft] grounding K2

2008-04-16 Thread Rick Dettinger
If I remember correctly, the base K2 came without the ground screw. Its been a long time. I think the ground screw came with the ATU. The K1 doesn't have a ground screw, even with the ATU. I am confused about the use of an RF ground with a balanced antenna. One of the advantages of a

Re: [Elecraft] Introducing the MadelynGram :-)

2008-04-14 Thread Rick Dettinger
very well and rig works as advertised. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW On Apr 14, 2008, at 5:07 AM, Darwin, Keith wrote: We're all very familiar with the lovely Lisagram or the heart-warming Katiegram. I've received a Madelyngram. It simply states my K3 has shipped. Whoo Hooo! I hope it takes it's

Re: [Elecraft] K3: 7.2 pound tuning knob

2008-04-05 Thread Rick Dettinger
On Apr 5, 2008, at 10:48 AM, Rick Dettinger wrote: Sporting types might want to put some money down on when the number will be in the 6000 range and pass up the very popular K2 number. 73' Rick K7MW On Apr 5, 2008, at 9:44 AM, Lyle Johnson wrote: ... If we assume they've shipped 650 K3

Re: [Elecraft] 2.7 vs 2.8 filter choice K3

2008-04-05 Thread Rick Dettinger
steeper skirts, along with shift, to eliminate the QRM. The shift seems to change the center of the passband in 50 hz steps. I usually have to fine tune with VFO A after getting close with the shift control. Not a problem, as I am always working split, since I prefer that to RIT. 73 Rick

[Elecraft] KAT3 question

2008-04-02 Thread Rick Dettinger
seems to give up after a few seconds, while the K2 tries real hard to get a good match. I can prune my end fed antenna but I may be missing something here and would like to know. Thanks and 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

[Elecraft] K3 - New arrival

2008-03-06 Thread Rick Dettinger
K3 kit ordered July 25, 2007. #556 arrived March 6, 2008.73 Rick Dettinger K7MW ___ 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] K3 Silver tongued devil

2008-01-21 Thread Rick Dettinger
need? 73, Don W3FPR Eric indicated that the equation is non linear. Therefor, I think we need at least one more data point. Somewhere around, say, a July 25 order date. Just as a for instance, of course. :) 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW ___ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] K3 #266

2008-01-21 Thread Rick Dettinger
Right, that blows my theory of 250 for the first prodn run! Beginning to look like 300 then. Chris G3SJJ Remember that there are about 25 test K3's so the 1st production run could still be 250 units. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW ___ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Silver tongued devil

2008-01-21 Thread Rick Dettinger
= Another data point. Tom, what we gotta know is, when did you place the order? 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW ___ 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] [K3] SN 174 arrived at 11:45z today

2007-12-17 Thread Rick Dettinger
to know when you placed your order. Then we can update our calculations (guess?). 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Assembly

2007-12-09 Thread Rick Dettinger
to the other end. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW K3 # (n-?) ___ 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] Separate list for K3

2007-12-05 Thread Rick Dettinger
I would like everyone considering cancelling thier K3 order due to any reason to do so at once. I may yet get my very own K3 by Xmas. I think my serial number may already have decreased by one or two. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW ___ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] OT: US call areas

2007-11-26 Thread Rick Dettinger
. This was in the late 50's. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Pelican Case for K1

2007-11-19 Thread Rick Dettinger
internal batteries. Now, I use external batteries which I carry seperately. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW ___ 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] proposal: why not design a monoband CW/SSB QRP TRX

2007-10-24 Thread Rick Dettinger
multiturn tuning pots like the K1 uses. But I still have a K3 on order. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW My rigs and raisins come from Aptos, CA. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber

Re: [Elecraft] smaller caps?

2007-09-19 Thread Rick Dettinger
to update the software. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW ___ 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] Pomona Adapter Query

2007-09-03 Thread Rick Dettinger
. Also, it is field repairable with a small knife if the wire plug breaks. I just moved into a new house and have been using just such a portable antenna for two months now with no breakage, yet. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

Re: [Elecraft] Questions for any K3 FTs

2007-08-21 Thread Rick Dettinger
And remember, if you have air conditioning, you will need to purchase more electricty to pump this energy out of your house. You pay twice. Rick Dettinger K7MW ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

[Elecraft] K3 serial numbers

2007-08-08 Thread Rick Dettinger
I assume the K3 will have serial numbers like the other Elecraft rigs. I am wondering if the numbers will be different for factory build v. kit build? Anyone heard? Thanks 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's 1-Year Limited K3 Warranty?

2007-07-30 Thread Rick Dettinger
markup in the K3 to support second party retail sales. It seems like we are getting alot of radio for the dollar. 73 Rick Dettinger K7MW ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber

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