It's been reported that both K3s on this expedition have failed, although one
was apparently repaired and they are limping along.
http://www.lral.lv/3c0l_3c1l/index.html
Has anyone heard what the failures were?
Wes N7WS
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Interesting photos of my Elmer's mobile though:
http://www.k0bg.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=1039
On 10/9/2017 3:11 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
Yeah, just remember..everything written and printed and found on the
web is not necessarily correct, nor accurate, and not of the current
m
spectrum
display and to like the clean layout of SpectraVue.
Wes N7WS
On 9/30/2017 2:11 AM, Ian White wrote:
N7WS wrote:
"SpectraVue software is the only SDR software I've ever liked. It interfaces
with the K3 seamlessly. Every other program I've tried has been instal
;Self, what were you thinking?" before uninstalling again. Apparently,
programmers do not think like normal people do and try to turn a relatively
simple tool into a video game. " Sorry Lyle:-)
And I did know how to turn the MF filter on and off.
Wes N7WS
On 9/27/2017 8:43 PM, Jim Br
x27;t live with. Either way, it's going back.
Wes N7WS
On 9/27/2017 4:36 PM, Mark E. Musick wrote:
Hi Wes,
Why are you returning the RSP2pro?
Mark, WB9CIF
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ently, programmers do not think like normal people do and try to turn a
relatively simple tool into a video game.
Wes N7WS
On 9/26/2017 10:11 PM, Edward R Cole wrote:
Don't have the SDRPlay, but do have a SDR-IQ which operates using Spectravue
quite nicely. Noise floor below 550-KHz is -
Exactly. We heard for years that manufacturing legal limit amplifiers wasn't a
market Elecraft wanted to enter. Whoops, hello KPA1500.
Wes N7WS
On 9/27/2017 12:18 PM, Kevin der Kinderen wrote:
I don't see a problem with Elecraft or any manufacturer expanding their
line
save anything.
The other aftermarket keypad solution requires that you own a P3.
I don't mind things infrequently accessed being buried in menus. But how about a
knob to change bands? We have a couple of knobs for fine frequency adjustment,
why not one for coarse adjustment?
Wes N7W
Contact XE1C
He operates (as an officer) from Harmony of the Seas, interestingly enough a RC
liner.
Wes N7WS
On 9/22/2017 6:13 PM, Bob Witmer wrote:
Avoid Royal Caribbean ... “HAM RADIOS” are on the list of prohibited items
along with firearms.
No one at RCP seems to know why. Even
for a doubled length.
See http://ac6la.com/swrloss.html, for everything you need to know about this.
Wes N7WS
On 9/18/2017 7:20 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Alan,
The loss is determined by the current in the coax, not that it carries 1/2 the
power. It is the same as for a parallel line - the curre
Make sure the pitch in the K3 matches MMTTY.
On 9/17/2017 12:37 PM, Gary Smith wrote:
Hard to enter a short subject that is
complete...
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Mea culpa. On 9/14/2017 5:55 PM, Jim Graves wrote:
Wes, you were talking about http://www.amateurradiosupplies.com/
and I was talking about http://www.americanradiosupply.com/
Those are not exactly the same thing.
Jim G.
W4JRG
There's an LDE on this reflector.
On 9/14/2017 4:44 PM, Jim Graves wrote:
Martin I see where you have found an adapter but just for the record,
this is a great source for all types of RF connectors, wire, coax, etc.
http://www.americanradiosupply.com/
They are very reliable and are fast shipping
http://www.amateurradiosupplies.com/product-p/cz7518b1125.htm
On 9/14/2017 9:10 AM, Martin wrote:
Elecrafters,
for a DIY project i need an adaptor like this
http://www.friedrich-kusch.de/english-hp/Stecker/UHF-Stecker/NC-565TG.htm
but only 2/3 (or 1/2 the length) .
This adaptor is 50.7mm = 2
ire to
cause the fault. This probably was enough but Josh's tip and turning off the
function is likely the real answer.
Wes N7WS
On 9/9/2017 5:23 PM, Wes Stewart wrote:
Thanks to all who offered suggestions. Rather than many individual replies,
I'll just add further comments here.
blinking again. And again.
I should note that the same cable is used on the K3S without issue.
Wes N7WS
On 9/8/2017 2:47 PM, Wes Stewart wrote:
I've had to remove my K3S from the station again for repair. I've resurrected
my old K3 to fill in. (Always have a spare)
Since the las
at -50 dBc for anything above
three. This is with a K3 operating at 5W into a dummy load.
Maybe someone else with a spectrum analyzer can take a look at this.
Wes N7WS
On 9/8/2017 3:59 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Bret,
You likely have the LINE IN level in the K3/K3S set to either the high or low
e
ecause of this I'm going to be really
POed. Any ideas?
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This list h
. Where does the '4 solid, fifth flashing
come from'?
This is particularly questionable with constant amplitude modes, where it
doesn't matter whether there is ALC developed or not.
Maybe someone can enlighten me.
Wes N7WS
On 9/8/2017 5:36 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Bret,
As would VOX gain per mode.
On 9/4/2017 8:15 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
With digital modes, there is no problem of room noise activating the VOX. All
the audio is coming from the soundcard.
Yes, VOX per mode would be a great addition to the KX3/K3/K3S firmware.
I asked about this on the Yahoo WSJT-X group:
From one of the developers,
"Hi Wes,
we do not support serial port splitting products with WSJT-X, they are
unreliable as there is no acceptable way to divide control of a single device
without arbitration. If you get it working then that&#
In addition to the hard limiter Elecraft provided threshold and slope controls
in the AGC system.
On 9/3/2017 4:04 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
The advantage of controlling the gain manually is not an "old wife's tale".
Rather, it's clearly just a technique that is not for everyone.
AGC will
e reading increases, no different from letting the AGC do it.
Attenuation is a different matter. It operates at RF and is a viable tool.
About noise blanking, I think I had a little to say about that almost 40 years
ago: http://k6mhe.com/n7ws/Noise_Blanker.pdf
Wes N7WS
On 9/3/2017 1:48
Unfortunately, WSJT-X demands full control of the CAT port. Been there, done
that.
Wes N7WS
On 9/3/2017 2:47 PM, Gary Smith wrote:
I'm sure this has been asked before but I
am not finding the solution, the story of
my life...
I just loaded WSJT-X into the Windows 10
computer & I h
he designer can enlighten us) that
there is insufficient delay in the (analog) signal path and the noise gets
through before blanking takes place.
Wes N7WS
On 9/3/2017 9:18 AM, K9MA wrote:
I have never found the K3 noise blanker to be effective. On the other hand, in
side-by-side comparisons, th
ne for the day.
Wes N7WS
On 8/31/2017 11:21 AM, Fred Jensen wrote:
There is one infirmity that has not yet been mentioned that degrades one's
ability to work with SMT devices ... allergies. One sneeze and your project
is over.
73,
Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Spark
This has already been discussed and you were part of the discussion.
http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Odd-ALC-behavior-td7633052.html
Wes N7WS
On 8/27/2017 6:17 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
While mentioned earlier, the effort to set the correct audio level such that
the ALC bargraph
If it's on, turn off flatten and see what happens.
Wes N7WS
On 8/27/2017 7:41 AM, Don Putnick wrote:
There's a local ham who is also on JT65. He shows up as a big red splatter
on the waterfall. I used the K3's notch filter to remove him. He's gone but
now there's b
er flexing is an issue. I will
continue to use Heliax where it isn't.
FWIW,
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On 8/19/2017 2:21 PM, Nr4c wrote:
God. Will it ever end?
Sent from my iPhone
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Grant is right on.
As I said in the last one of these discussions, "What's all the fuss about?"
If there is a change, please, please, please don't go to Yahoo or Google
groups. They are pathetic.
Wes N7WS
On 8/19/2017 7:49 AM, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote:
Really? A separ
Hmm, $51/night, for $5,000 they'll sell you the place.
N7WS
On 8/17/2017 8:27 PM, Jim - N4ST wrote:
Yes, motel rooms normally going for $51/night are over $600. A bargain at
$1000 for two nights.
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What are the settings on the "Audio" tab?
Mine are Input: Microphone xxx USB Audio CODEC
Output: Speakers xxx USB Audio CODEC
Wes N7WS
On 8/11/2017 7:30 AM, Serge Bertuzzo wrote:
Hello to the group.
I am receiving no problem at all. I am however having dif
No.
On 8/9/2017 9:43 PM, Doug Millar via Elecraft wrote:
Hi All, Simple question. I am using the K3 as part of a microwave EME station.
I am using an SDR IQ on the IF output. My question is whether the AGC effects
the IF output level. Doug K6JEY
drzarko...@yahoo.com
562 810 3989 cell/te
etting levels
is too.
Frankly, I don't know why I'm doing all of this for a mode that I don't even
like.
Regards,
Wes
On 8/5/2017 2:47 PM, Brian Hunt wrote:
Not seeing your -50 dBc side bands. Maybe there is a little blip at -68 dBc.
Pic below is WSJT-X FT8 @ 1500 Hz with 1
I said earlier:
"If I set the tone to 1500 Hz, the FT8 mid-band target, I'm presented with the
cyclic ALC and some ~193 Hz, -50 dBc sidebands. "
Ten KHz/div is too coarse to see these. Try again.
Wes N7WS
On 8/5/2017 1:01 PM, Brian Hunt wrote:
Here are some spectrum photo
Nope, I was responding to Joe. I top posted right above his commentary per
Elecraft list guidelines.
On 8/5/2017 12:47 PM, M. George wrote:
Wes, I understand that... assuming you are responding to me... I was asking
Joe what .inf file to modify and then reinstall the USB CODEC generic
driver
Except when the sound card is in the computer instead of the radio, "Line In" is
receiving signal from the program via the sound card 'speaker' output, not the
microphone. Moving the card into the radio doesn't change this. The only thing
changed is it's too dar
OK, I see it now. What's the point?
Wes N7WS
On 8/5/2017 7:27 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
Several have asked, this link should work.
73
Bob, K4TAX
K3S s/n 10163
https://www.dropbox.com/s/an06t907tx8xgid/Video%20Aug%2004%2C%208%2012%2025%20AM.mov
generated tones.
If this (what I will call a) problem continues to exist then I think a fix is in
order. Expecting users to select particular frequencies to use to set gain
levels isn't an acceptable workaround.
Regards,
Wes N7WS
* My "spectrum analyzer" is my SDR-IQ which
Good find Brian!!! I see it too in FT8.
This probably explains the great variability in results reported. Some of us
have a problem, others say, Huh, what the heck are you talking about?
Wes, N7WS
On 8/4/2017 11:33 AM, Brian Hunt wrote:
Here's some followup:
FLDIGI shows the &qu
They should fix some links on this site.
On 8/4/2017 2:26 AM, David Cutter via Elecraft wrote:
Apologies for taking this away from Elecraft topic, however, you might be
interested in a specific noise measurement system here:
http://www.crosscountrywireless.net/sentinel_2_sdr.htm
in which a *cal
Welcome to the club. I don't know what it is, but it is.
See my post "Soundcard levels" from July 16.
Maybe with your complaint there will be a response.
BTW, TX Test doesn't guarantee zero output. I have another thread about that.
Crickets.
Wes N7WS
On 8/3/2017 1:25
perturbed when ordinary taxpayers
actually want to use the Park Service's parks.
Wes N7WS
On 8/3/2017 12:03 PM, w7aqk wrote:
... Also, once the marker was placed, and accepted by relevant parties as
being official, it was official, regardless of any computational error.
Therefore, I gu
d to be using PTT via USB instead of VOX I attempted to use
it. I wound up getting hamlib errors and since I'm not so invested in this mode
anyway, went back to VOX, which is what I use for RTTY and PSK anyway.
Wes N7WS
On 8/3/2017 12:08 PM, Bayard Coolidge, N1HO via Elecraft wrote:
You're an hour away from Elecraft. Your options:
1) Drive it down and tell them you'll wait.
2) Drive it down and ask for a loaner.
3) Come by my house in Tucson and I'll loan you one.
Wes N7WS
8/2/2017 6:06 PM, Christopher Hoover wrote:
I went to bed last night leaving
I run my email clients wide open like a direct sampling radio and post-process
by eyeball and the [delete] key. I really don't understand all the fuss.
Wes N7WS
On 8/1/2017 4:00 PM, Jim Cassidy wrote:
Is there an email roofing filter recommend
io of external noise to a 50 Ohm
termination. Mode and BW will have some effect but as long as they are constant
you will get good info. Of course, all of this assumes no signals in the passband.
Wes N7WS
On 8/1/2017 7:58 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Dave,
You can use the Alternate VFO B display o
er to "fake it" for the split operation setting, and it
seems to do better, with faster xmits.
On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 3:19 PM, Wes Stewart wrote:
I've made a few QSOs with FT8 but have had less then stellar success. In
looking for possibly causes I took a close look at timing
around 13 seconds I would guess good enough.
Anyone else see any of this?
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50 MHz. I can see over 50W indicated on the KPA500 bar graph.
Wes N7WS
On 7/27/2017 5:38 AM, EUGENE GABRY wrote:
Hi Dan,
I see exactly the same thing, although, on my analog watt meter, even running
dits continuously, I don't see any movement of the needle. Must be micro watts
leaki
Thanks for confirming, Gene. Dan's message did not come through on my service.
But it's not the clicking that develops the power. Key down does it.
Wes N7WS
ps. Olaf, if you are reading, your direct email bounces. Perhaps that is why
the Elecraft reflector rejects your posts.
ng and is present
with the KPA500 in Standby. It also seems to be thermally sensitive; becoming
less conspicuous the longer things run.
Wes N7WS
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Agree. It won't work for me either using LPBridge.
Wes N7WS
On 7/21/2017 6:25 AM, brian wrote:
...
I never got WSJT to work over a LPBRIDGE virtual port with the K3. It only
works via a direct connect port. WSPR has the same problem.
So I do without the above and manually log QSO
Gain settings affect VOX Gain and changing from
digital modes to SSB usually requires VOX gain adjustment. There was a question
from Elecraft to me whether VOX gain remembered by mode would help. Answer yes,
result none.
Wes N7WS
I wonder how Flex handles this.
On 7/16/2017 10:54 AM, Jim N7US
SOP on MS and EME over 30 years ago.
On 7/5/2017 5:54 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
...
There's another powerful way to prevent overload of your RX by your neighbor
-- out here in W6, neighbors try to TX on the same cycle as our neighbors.
73, Jim K9YC
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e K3 is in split
"Settings-->Radio-->Split Operation-->Rig" the the software will command the TX
QRG to an offset that puts the tones in the "sweet spot".
It's all explained in the very helpful help file.
Wes N7WS
On 7/4/2017 6:05 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wr
io reports but then I was using a
TS870.
I have some documentation around here some place but I can say a gentleman at
David Clark was very helpful and sent me plenty of information.
The main problem for me was that the phones really clamp your head and they're
pretty heavy, which can ge
ad no more than a few
watts into the dipole but he answered. It was JL8GFB! In the log at 0014Z.
Over an hour later, at 0122Z I heard and worked JA7WSZ on 50.096. The local was
still CQing and the band was open to JA but no one seemed to know.
Wes N7WS
On 6/6/2017 9:56 AM, Josh wrote:
Well, I would prefer one that presented a high resistive impedance with no
resonance at all:-)
Wes N7WS
On 5/22/2017 10:54 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
Yes, really.
Jim
On Mon,5/22/2017 10:15 PM, Wes Stewart wrote:
Really?
On 5/22/2017 4:25 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
Common mode chokes are used
advisable to incorporate a balun at the feed point.", shouldn't start an
argument about what constitutes a balun.
If we are to follow the commandments of one of our correspondents we should
remove "truck" from our vocabulary, since it isn't a precise term.
Wes N7WS
O
Really?
On 5/22/2017 4:25 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
Common mode chokes are used near resonance...
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That is one, but far from the only form of a balun.
A single-ended input, differential output amplifier is a balun for example.
Wes N7WS
On 5/22/2017 2:42 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
It is useful to remember that a so-called "balun" is nothing more than a length
of transmiss
summary, just removing the term balun from one's lexicon doesn't simplify
anything.
And I almost forgot, that N6BV article Jim mentions is titled, "Don't blow up
your BALUN."
Wes N7WS
On 5/22/2017 2:11 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
On Mon,5/22/2017 12:42 PM, Bill Leon
want another box on the desk.
Wes N7WS
On 5/21/2017 6:44 PM, Kevin - K4VD wrote:
Is Idiom Press out of business? I thought they just changed their name:
https://www.hamsupply.com. Hamsupply.com has the Logikey K-5 Electronic Keyer
<https://www.hamsupply.com/logikey-k-5-keyer/> with Accukeye
ent out of business.
I would love Accu-Keyer emulation in my K3s.
Wes N7WS
On 5/15/2017 12:57 PM, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote:
This is one of the things that has always bugged me about internal rig keyers
(Elecraft included). And as as result, I’ve almost never used them. I’ve been
using an Accu-Keye
fy.
When locked to GPS it's an excellent frequency reference. When unlocked, it's a
TCXO and not so good. Phase noise isn't stellar.
It's a frequency standard and not a time standard. If you want to set your clock
use WWV or NTP.
Wes N7WS
On 5/9/2017 1:41 AM, Richard
How did you measure the GPSDO? Against the Rubidium?
On 5/8/2017 3:26 PM, Jay Miller wrote:
I was curious so I bought a GPS disciplined 10MHz source from China using
the eBay seller "cybereveryday." I have a calibrated scope and a Rubidium
10MHz source. I noticed a frequency offset on three of
not
without its idiosyncrasies.
Wes N7WS
On 5/7/2017 5:22 AM, j...@kk9a.com wrote:
I think I have the same issue with my K3S and KPA500. When changing bands the
output is initially slightly higher during the first transmission and it then
drops until the next band change. I do not use the KPA500 of
1) Pray it doesn't rain.
2) http://www.cruiseamerica.com/
Wes N7WS
On 5/7/2017 9:00 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
Hi all,
My wife, son and I are planning to drive to Oregon or Idaho to view the solar
eclipse on August 21st. Hotels in the rarified Zone of Totality are either sold
out or
RL lab years ago and they
reviewed an ARR preamp and listed the NF to two decimal places, presumably
because that's what the instrument reported.
Wes N7WS
On 5/1/2017 12:15 PM, John Stengrevics wrote:
That was my reaction as well, but that is what the QST review states.
John
WA1EAZ
O
Count me out.
On 5/1/2017 5:05 AM, Michael Walker wrote:
How many of you would be interested?
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Ok,
Since I'm the one in the pileups, don't contest and my line-of-sight contesting
neighbor runs an ICOM IC-756 PRO III to an ALPHA 8410 he deserves whatever he
gets:-)
Seriously, if I can figure a way, I'll try to do some real world comparisons.
Wes N7WS
On 4/25/20
side-by-side since I don't have
any test equipment with sufficiently low phase noise to use. Anecdotally, using
them one at a time in day-to-day operation, I haven't noticed a difference.
Wes N7WS
On 4/25/2017 1:14 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote:
I tossed my old synthesizers, in acc
Hmm. Speaking of trolls.
Name and call embedded in email address.
On 4/22/2017 6:31 AM, Mike Smith VE9AA wrote:
I have very much enjoyed the recent flurry of posts wrt the KPA1500 (well
done Elecraft).
One semi-related thing I have noticed. (simply due to the sheer volume of
posts this weeke
With respect to your first sentence, all I can say is, of course; is there
anyone who thinks differently?
In a signal generator, where source match is important, there will probably be
an attenuator, or at UHF and above an isolator (terminated circulator), that
dissipates returned power. Other
amplifiers will only
tolerate 2:1 SWR.
John KK9A
>From Wes Stewart n7ws
Fri Apr 21 13:11:12 EDT 2017
I'm not necessarily defining a personal situation. But almost any 80 or 160
antenna will suffice as an example.
I am currently constructing a vertical for those bands. The model shows
From the FAQ:
The amplifier’s rugged internal ATU can handle full power with load SWR up to
3:1, while a wider matching range is allowed at lower power levels, including up
to 10:1 in standby mode.
On 4/21/2017 10:51 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:
I must have missed something to generate the exchang
ess loss would equal lower BW. With quarter wave resonance on 80 at 3.6
MHz it exceeds 3:1 at 3.8 MHz and is nearly 7:1 at 4.0.
Transmission line loss is a non-issue with 7/8" Heliax.
On 4/21/2017 6:28 AM, Jim Miller wrote:
Wes
Can you describe your affected antennas?
73
Jim ab3cv
On Apr
my
antennas were within this amplifiers SWR range.
John KK9A
from: Wes Stewartn7ws
Fri Apr 21 01:18:59 EDT 2017
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Not enough full power tuner range.
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Pleas
So has propagation.
On 4/20/2017 1:00 PM, Kevin Cozens wrote:
The K line started with QRP levels and now they may be up to a 1500W amp? How
times have changed.
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Sorry, you took too long. I retired the previous QRO amp, bought a KPA500 and
ripped out the 240V service to the shack.
On 4/20/2017 9:50 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
http://www.elecraft.com/images/visalia1.jpg
Watch this space for further details :)
73,
Wayne, N6KR
Eric, WA6HHQ
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want a chip shot to
SV/A, instead of,
I'll-never-live-long-enough-to-work-this-guy-through-the-east-coast.
Wes, N7WS, ex KN7CVT, K7CVT
.On 4/18/2017 1:24 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
Hey, and it looks like you are really in 7-land, Wes!
OTOH, I'm the "real W7OX", live in a
cult to quantify with precision.
I never did get around to testing the piece of Wireman line that my friend
Danny, K6MHE, sent me that was covered in moss. Living among Redwood trees is
considerably different from living among Saguaro Cactii.
Wes, the real N7WS
On 4/18/2017 10:37 AM, Jim Br
t see any extra grounding conductors. BTW, my GPS said this was 1/4 mile
from the base of the tower :-)
I'm not saying that extra grounding isn't required or is a bad idea, just that
concrete encased steel isn't a bad idea.
Wes N7WS
On 4/18/2017 8:01 AM, Rick Dettinger wrote:
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Stewart
Sent: Monday, April 17, 2017 5:17 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Groond rods and concrete
Isn't the tower base pretty much a ground rod?
On 4/17/2017 2:16 PM, Rose wrote:
-NEVER- encase a ground rod in concrete ... especially a tower base
Isn't the tower base pretty much a ground rod?
On 4/17/2017 2:16 PM, Rose wrote:
-NEVER- encase a ground rod in concrete ... especially a tower base.
As a retired 2-way radio tech, I'm aware of two towers that had to be
re-installed because of lightening strikes exploding their concrete bases.
I'll agree with both points.
That said, think about the space between wires. On and about the wires is a
relatively thin layer of plastic. From there, the space between wires is filled
with...wait for it...air.
It might be worthwhile to read this: http://k6mhe.com/n7ws/Ladder_Line.pdf
On 4
Why do you suppose a little bit of dielectric on the wire would make a huge
change, when the majority of dielectric is still air?
On 4/15/2017 3:56 PM, Clay Autery wrote:
Thanks
So, these numbers are for BARE copper, right?
Using insulated wire changes things a bunch
For instance 18
ck and then closed the door. I don't remember the exact number but it was
yuge; the attenuation went down 30 or 40 dB just from breaking the connection of
the knife edge with the finger stock over the width of a dollar bill. (For what
this room cost, he should have been using a c-note.)
Wes N
code practice. The
mobile rig was the answer to the noise problem before that.
Wes N7WS
On 4/14/2017 9:00 AM, Mike Smith VE9AA wrote:
Related question...if you haven't run a KPA500 mobile, what amp HAVE you run
mobile?
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different stations.
Wes N7WS
On 4/9/2017 5:29 PM, Mel Farrer via Elecraft wrote:
Yes, back in the 70's, Yes, I am long in the tooth. One of my friends up north was just getting on
the air EME and he had a SUBSTANTIAL station and antenna and started calling, " Hello,
hello"
I worked W5UN on two-way SSB on 2M EME.
A local friend, John, W7BBM, has a homebrew(!) 30 foot dish on 1296, and up, and
routinely says, "Hello moon" and receives speaker-quality returns.
On 4/9/2017 4:36 PM, Josh wrote:
SSB on EME? Wow!
73,
Josh W6XU
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On Apr 9,
these guys planned to do it in a regular lab environment. I told them that I
would (and did) build the PA, but I didn't want to be anywhere near it during
the testing. I'm glad I wasn't on the carrier deck either.
Wes N7WS
On 4/7/2017 5:05 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
On 4/7/201
I assume you're commenting on the 1KW 20' away, although failed to say so. Turn
this scenario around: pretend that you were trying to do medical treatment or
research by heating your body to a biologically significant temperature. How
much power to a transducer 20' away would it take?
On 4/7
I just saw the 4 X 6 antenna on the next to last page.
Thanks for your nice comments.
On 4/4/2017 8:28 AM, Dave B via Elecraft wrote:
Oh they did use some big antennas too, for EME and MS etc.
Nice construction of your projects Wes. Very nice indeed.
73.
Dave G0WBX
Never I would guess.
On 4/3/2017 11:55 AM, Mike Harris wrote:
Wondering when the next K3(s) Beta firmware mentioned a couple of weeks ago
will be released.
Regards,
Mike VP8NO
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If they ran a decent antenna they wouldn't need that power. Interesting project
though.
Here's a couple of amps I built years ago. http://sadxa.org/n7ws.html
On 4/3/2017 6:03 AM, Dave B via Elecraft wrote:
On 02/04/17 01:03,elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
For real 2m kW:http://www.kl
It's easier with a tuner that has lossy components. It's really easy with a tee
tuner with three adjustable components. There are many matching solutions, only
one of them is the lowest loss.
On 4/2/2017 2:12 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Phil,
It is indeed possible to match a very high SWR or even
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