Re: [Elecraft] CW Mistakes

2008-04-25 Thread WA7CS
of beauty that everyone will appreciate. Carl WA7CS -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/CW-Mistakes-tp16906746p16908917.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K1

2008-02-19 Thread WA7CS
. I find it to be easier and more positive than the hot-solder method. In order for the solder method to work, the iron must be hot - hotter than I choose for actual soldering. If I can do it anyone can. 20-600 vision, thick bifocals, and colorblind to boot. Have fun! Carl WA7CS -- View

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Tilt Stand Bolt Size

2008-01-11 Thread WA7CS
Thanks to the list, I've found just the right thumbscrew. Here is a link to the details: http://webpages.charter.net/crstrode/k1nuts.htm http://www.nabble.com/file/p14766469/k1nuts1.jpg http://www.nabble.com/file/p14766469/k1nuts2.jpg -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] BL1 vs. BL2 balun

2008-01-09 Thread WA7CS
? I'm guessing it is a mix 43. Carl WA7CS -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/BL1-vs.-BL2-balun-tp14716510p14716510.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] ARRL RTTY Roundup

2008-01-07 Thread WA7CS
wonder what drives the ritty boys to swamp the traditional CW bands and wipe out the QRP calling freqs - oh yes, now I remember, the ARRL has deemed CW as non-relevant. Renewal of my ARRL membership is becoming less and less attractive. WA7CS ARRL member since 1970 ARRL EWA HF Awards Manager

Re: [Elecraft] 2SC2166 Driver replacement?

2008-01-05 Thread WA7CS
My new K1 seems to have a replacement final as well. I'm going to make a leap of faith and solder in the undocumented 2SC5739 in place of the specified 2SC2166. Carl WA7CS PS: K1 serial Number 2476 is alive and listening - Transmitter installation underway! Don Wilhelm wrote: Put

[Elecraft] K1 # 2476 alive and well

2008-01-05 Thread WA7CS
K1 #2476 just completed it's first QSO. Received a 569 on 20 meters from WA6UIJ's long wire antenna 10 feet off the ground. Not bad for QRP from a ground mounted vertical. Yee haw! -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K1---2476-alive-and-well-tp14641449p14641449.html Sent

[Elecraft] K1 S-meter / AGC problems

2008-01-04 Thread WA7CS
to perform the voltage checks at U1, U2,Q1, Q2, D2 in the troubleshooting table. Now, I'm at my desk at work, unable to concentrate on my livelihood. Please offer some suggestions so I can keep my day job! Carl WA7CS -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K1-S-meter---AGC

[Elecraft] K1 crystal grounding

2008-01-03 Thread WA7CS
- no similar instruction for the K1. Should I do this, or is any potential benefit not worth the effort/risk? Carl WA7CS -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K1-crystal-grounding-tp14599063p14599063.html Sent from the K1 mailing list archive at Nabble.com