Re: [Elecraft] Lightning protection.

It looks like the fiber optic cable from Corning has 28AWG wires end to end! -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Wes Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 8:12 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Lightning protection. I took a quick look

Re: [Elecraft] CWT Calibration

I use CWT to ensure that I do NOT zero beat the caller. I want my signal to be at a tone noticeably above or below that of everyone else (very important to QRP op in a pileup). I haven't tried to quantify the hz/bar, I simply tune to around 5 ticks away and it seems to work well. Ken ke4rg

Re: [Elecraft] DZOTA: Dead Zones On The Air

House is 4 feet underground, reinforced concrete, passive solar, South side glass. TG for cellular over WIFI! All other RF via coax only. Ken ke4rg __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] OT sort of. Charging Lithium Ion batteries

Used lithium of various chemistry since they first appeared in RC market. Universal recommendation for long term storage is 80%. Otherwise, charge & discharge to recommended hi/low voltage by chemistry. Maximize the life of multi-cell packs with balanced charge.Ken ke4rgSent from my Sprint

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for volunteer to design a tiny CW transceiver for socially isolated kids/teens

I've spent hours playing with Pixies. Good choice only if keying is cleaned up. Ken ke4rg -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Jeff Kabel Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2019 7:08 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Looking for volunteer to

Re: [Elecraft] Windcamp X3 Li-ion Battery Box usage?

I have one and enjoy it. I does make the KX3 with rollover handles, heatsink, and cover 1/3 taller and heavy - about 3 lbs. 12 oz. The battery box has a second coaxial jack to power accessories. It has a balancing charger connection for use with a RC airplane/car/boat charger. I have an AC/DC

Re: [Elecraft] Cammo KX2? (Was: Copy cat - no way)

k' > Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector' > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Cammo KX2? (Was: Copy cat - no way) "Flat Dark > Earth" > is all the rage for hand guns these days.Lyn, W0LEN-Original > Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net[mailto:elecraft- > boun...@mail

Re: [Elecraft] Cammo KX2? (Was: Copy cat - no way)

Desert tan with high contrast black labels Ken ke4rg -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2019 9:26 PM To: Mike Morrow Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Cammo KX2? (Was: Copy cat - no way) > Mike

Re: [Elecraft] It's no KX4 but...

... it does set the bar for the KX4. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Wes Sent: Monday, September 2, 2019 10:06 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] It's no KX4 but... Makes me think they are busting butts to finish K4 design and

Re: [Elecraft] QRP FD KX2 Batteries & FT8 Report

"good hike away ... from home conveniences (... restrooms .. Kitchen ...)" Rather ambiguous. So, if you can't shout at wife to bring you a beer, it's far enough? My living room fits that description. I'm on 80 acres, and since my hiking days are over, I have several favorite spots to which I

[Elecraft] OT: MFJ

To me MFJ is the Harbor Freight of ham radio. When you can't afford the very best, when you use the gear within (perhaps limited) spec and with a little TLC, it allows you to scratch an itch you could not otherwise afford. I am glad they're there. I love Elecraft and will fill my needs there

Re: [Elecraft] Latest Elecraft NEWS

Dial was for receiver, transmitter rock bound until you added optional VFO. Oh, girls did love VFOs. Especially those whose giga hertz . Ken ke4rg -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of WW3S Sent: Friday, January 25, 2019 7:13 PM To: Hisashi T Fujinaka

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 battery options.

DIY 2x 3x 4x 18650 Battery Holder Storage Box Case With DC Power Plug 5.5x2.1mm eBay $1.76 free shipping Charge your own 18650 and drop into holder. Ken ke4rg -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of John Harper Sent: Monday, November 19, 2018 9:23 AM To:

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 battery options.

IMHO, use 3S1P pack, 12.6/11.1 fully charged/nominal. The 4S1P pack 16.8/14.4 - voltage is too high. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Mike Short Sent: Monday, November 19, 2018 8:05 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX2 battery

Re: [Elecraft] KX2/KX3 DC Charging

There are many inexpensive chargers available for the 3S1P battery pack (12.6v charged, 11.1v nominal. The pack has charge controller PCB to prevent over charge or under discharge. It does NOT provide the connector for balancing the cells. I bet you have one of the 12.6V Li-ion chargers there

Re: [Elecraft] FS: KPA500/KAT500 Combo

Deal killer. Ken ke4rg -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Ken G Kopp Sent: Friday, November 9, 2018 6:42 PM To: Mike - W5JR ; Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FS: KPA500/KAT500 Combo Hi Mike! Rose (elecraftcov...@gmail.com) ran into one of these

Re: [Elecraft] Kx2

Curious, mine powers up VOX ON. Not sure what i did. I do have a function key defined to toggle VOX making it easy turn off xmit for use as CPO.Ken ke4rg Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Original message From: allen Montoye Date: 9/19/18 6:53 PM (GMT-05:00) To:

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Replacement?

I must admit that my K1 is still my favorite. It was my first CW only, QRP rig. I will log more with the KX2,  but every contact with the K1 is still thrilling.Ken ke4rg Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Original message From: Joan via Elecraft Date: 7/13/18 8:43 PM

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Replacement?

It's called the KX2. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Original message From: R Date: 7/13/18 7:44 PM (GMT-05:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX1 Replacement? Is there any chance that Elecraft will come up with something to replace the KX1?  I am

Re: [Elecraft] Equipment Storage and operation

We engineered electronics packages for these types of environment, from desert to arctic. Keys for success: 1- Inside of housing must be designed to route any condensation away from the electronics. Design ENCOURAGES condensation on normally cooler enclosure surfaces, not the electronics. 2- A

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day Report

FD was a hoot from the farm here in southside Virginia. The KX2, an Alpha Delta dipole, and N1MM+ on a $99 Kodak laptop performed flawlessly. The most amazing thing was 10m! Since I embarked on my QRP CW adventure 4 years ago I had logged not a single 10m contact. This weekend I bagged 26 Qs

Re: [Elecraft] 3D-print case for KXPD2

Mine is in the mail. $12.70 shipped via 3D Hubs. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Johan Ymerson Sent: Friday, March 9, 2018 3:54 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 3D-print case for KXPD2 On

Re: [Elecraft] hanging wire antenna

I replaced the cap with a screw-in cleanout. I have two caps, one with Schrader valve for compressed air operation, the other drilled to accept grill lighter for hair spray (classic potato gun) operation.Ken ke4rgPS: Don't forget to leave valve open for potato gun operation! Sent from my

Re: [Elecraft] Radio storage cases

I use ammo cans for tools, first aid kits, emergency car kits, radios, and even ammo.  To create faraday cage, In the past i have replaced the rubber gasket in some with half inch ground strap. Probably not worth the effort (removing that paint is difficult). The simple ground strap between top

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Bioennopower LiFePO4 teardown?

TNX, nice to know! Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Original message From: James Bennett Date: 7/21/17 12:23 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Detrick Merz Cc: Elecraft Reflector Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Bioennopower LiFePO4 teardown?

I agree Kev. My bienno has powerpole for load, coaxial for charge (12.6 vdc). I don't think the coaxial should/could be used for load.Ken ke4rg Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Original message From: Kevin der Kinderen Date: 7/21/17 2:31 PM