Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for April 23rd 24th, 2006

2006-04-24 Thread Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy
Kevin, On 40m you were RST 549 at the begining coming from the direction of northern South America, moving northwards and getting weaker as time went by, disappearing into the noise at 02:25Z approx coming over Greenland. A heck of a shift over such a short time. Sorry to report that no other

Re: Re: [Elecraft] Missing CW sidetone on K2?

2006-04-24 Thread Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
Hi all, Thanks for the help. One of the ops had gotten that radio misconfigured by hitting the wrong button, and then compounded the problem by poking around to correct that problem. We were all ready to take advantage of the relatively good conditions this morning when the power failed from

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Calibration using WWV

2006-04-24 Thread Tom Hammond
Douglas: I've just completed soldering the K2, and have WWV at 10Mhz tuned in. The display shows it at +380 hz high. According to the manual, on page 60, the K2 can be calibrated using WWV. Unfortunately I do not see the procedure to do this. Is it published ? Could I have a link to a a

[Elecraft] RE: Elecraft K2 and Heil ProSet

2006-04-24 Thread ARS NZ3O
THANKS EVERYONE! I have the details I need. (You are a fine group, providing excellent and timely support!) 73, Byron ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr.

RE: [Elecraft] K2 Calibration using WWV

2006-04-24 Thread Don Wilhelm
Thanks for posting this Tom. It has since been written as an application note and is available on the Elecraft website in .pdf format - see http://www.elecraft.com/Apps/K2%20C22%20Adjust%20App%20Note.pdf I have only one thing to add and that is for us 'tone-deaf' folks tuning WWV precisely may

RE: [Elecraft] K2 Calibration using WWV

2006-04-24 Thread Dan Barker
Watch out for the 440 Hz tones near the top of the hour. You also need a clockg. The schedule is published. (http://tf.nist.gov/stations/iform.html). Some minutes have NO tones. Patience is required. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip I connect the computer running Spectrogram and listen to the

RE: [Elecraft] K2 Calibration using WWV

2006-04-24 Thread Don Wilhelm
I do this a LOT - and I spend the 'patience' time cleaning up the workbench - but even that is not enough time, the workbench is still 'messy' G 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- (http://tf.nist.gov/stations/iform.html). Some minutes have NO tones. Patience is required.

[QRP-L] PSK31 Software for Linux

2006-04-24 Thread Rod N0RC
Folks, Looking at PSK31 programs for Linux, so far I found: KPSK -- http://kpsk.sourceforge.net/ LinPSK -- http://linpsk.sourceforge.net/ xpsk31, lpsk31 -- http://5b4az.mattsnetwork.co.uk/pages/digital.html gpsk -- http://www.qsl.net/pg4i/linux/gpsk31.html So far I like KDE the best, emulates

Re: [Elecraft] PSK31 Software for Linux

2006-04-24 Thread Alexandru Csete
Hi Rod, On 24/04/06, Rod N0RC [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Folks, Looking at PSK31 programs for Linux, so far I found: KPSK -- http://kpsk.sourceforge.net/ LinPSK -- http://linpsk.sourceforge.net/ xpsk31, lpsk31 -- http://5b4az.mattsnetwork.co.uk/pages/digital.html gpsk --

Re: [Elecraft] PSK31 Software for Linux

2006-04-24 Thread Leigh L Klotz, Jr.
You didn't mention gMFSK, which supports the most mode and has a large number of features, including K2 rig control support.. LinPSK has one edgeF simultaneous decode of 2 signals, and gpsk has a pretty new GUI and we hope for more, but few modes or features at the moment. All will work in

Re: [Elecraft] Kenwood MC-60 schematic

2006-04-24 Thread W6CUX
After further searching I was able to find very nice two page manual of the MC-60 on Kenwood's website at: http://www.kenwood.net/?do=SupportFileCategoryFileCatID=5 Several other Kenwood manuals are also available at this site. Thanks for all your responses. Stu W6CUX Stu Lyon wrote: Hi,

RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for April 23rd 24th, 2006

2006-04-24 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Geoff GM4ESD wrote: On 40m you were RST 549 at the begining coming from the direction of northern South America, moving northwards and getting weaker as time went by, disappearing into the noise at 02:25Z approx coming over Greenland. A heck of a shift over such a short time. Sorry to report

RE: [Elecraft] K2 Calibration using WWV

2006-04-24 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
snip I connect the computer running Spectrogram and listen to the transmitted tones - WWV transmits 500 and 600 Hz tones on alternate minutes, and I look for these tones displayed on the Spectrogram screen - I set markers at 500 Hz and 600 Hz - then adjust the tuning until the tones line up with

Re: [Elecraft] PSK31 Software for Linux

2006-04-24 Thread Ian Stirling
On Monday 24 April 2006 10:54, Leigh L Klotz, Jr. wrote: You didn't mention gMFSK, gmsfk is available for FreeBSD too. I am using KDE on FreeBSD 6.0. The complete list of the current 14380 ports is at http://www.freebsd.org/ports/master-index.html Ian, G4ICV, AB2GR, K2 #4962 --

Re: [Elecraft] PSK31 Software for Linux

2006-04-24 Thread Bob Nielsen
I also recommend gMFSK. To get the rig control features you will also need to install hamlib. The most comprehensive list of amateur radio apps for Linux (with links to the software) can be found at http://radio.linux.org.au. Debian and Ubuntu (or Kubuntu for KDE) have probably the

Re: [QRP-L] [OT] PSK31 Software for Linux

2006-04-24 Thread Dr. Stephen Wilson
Rod: Have you seen this ham radio on Linux page? http://radio.linux.org.au/ Steve, XE1UFO __ QRP-L mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/qrp-l Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for April 23rd 24th, 2006

2006-04-24 Thread Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy
Ron AC7AC wrote: That's a powerful reminder that the simple propagation models upon which most band opening predictions are based are just that: they often have little correspondence to what is really happening! - I

[Elecraft] Powersonic 2.9 Ah batteries for the K2

2006-04-24 Thread Robert Cochrane
A UK supplier of PS 1229 batteries (as supplied for the K2) has said that PS is no longer supplying them and that the nearest equivalent is the PS 1221, a 2.1Ah battery in the same case size. Other UK alternatives in the same case size also appear to be 2.1 or 2.2 Ah. Is there a problem with

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Calibration using WWV

2006-04-24 Thread Matt Osborn
Don (and others) WWV provides a BCD subcarrier at 100Hz that is always present. Using HRD's PSK31 (it's free; thanks Simon!) it is a simple matter to adjust the tuning to the proper frequency. On Mon, 24 Apr 2006 10:01:19 -0400, Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for posting this

Re: [Elecraft] Powersonic 2.9 Ah batteries for the K2

2006-04-24 Thread Bob Nielsen
On Apr 24, 2006, at 1:09 PM, Robert Cochrane wrote: A UK supplier of PS 1229 batteries (as supplied for the K2) has said that PS is no longer supplying them and that the nearest equivalent is the PS 1221, a 2.1Ah battery in the same case size. Other UK alternatives in the same case size

[Elecraft] KDSP2

2006-04-24 Thread Brent Sutphin
Has anyone experimented with the KDSP2 denoiser settings and found a more pleasant setting for both CW and SSB settings. Mine is still at the default settings and I would like to change them something a little better. Thanks Brent WB4X ___ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KDSP2

2006-04-24 Thread Lyle Johnson
Hello Brent! Has anyone experimented with the KDSP2 denoiser settings and found a more pleasant setting for both CW and SSB settings. Mine is still at the default settings and I would like to change them something a little better. These are very subjective. What one person finds pleasant,

[Elecraft] Excellent Elecraft service

2006-04-24 Thread Bruce Grubbs
I ordered a replacement part for my KX1 last Friday, and it came today- snail mail! Elecraft's most excellent service continues... 73, Bruce N7CEE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list.

[Elecraft] My New K2

2006-04-24 Thread Brent Sutphin
Just finished up my new K2 tonight. K2 #5439 is now alive and well. Brent WB4X ___ 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] K2 Calibration using WWV

2006-04-24 Thread Darrell Bellerive
On April 24, 2006 01:56 pm, Matt Osborn wrote: WWV provides a BCD subcarrier at 100Hz that is always present. Using HRD's PSK31 (it's free; thanks Simon!) it is a simple matter to adjust the tuning to the proper frequency. Please expand on this. I have never used a PSK application, but how

[Elecraft] K1 #2194 Underway

2006-04-24 Thread wd4lst
K1 2194 is Haze Gray and underway! It arrived Friday. Inventory was complete (except 1 spare 4-40 star washer). Even after making a paper model before I ordered, I really did not comprehend the size of this thing until I gazed at the front panel. Amazing ! I am currently up to starting the

[Elecraft] Elecraft es West Mountain Radio

2006-04-24 Thread ARS NZ3O
I have an Elecraft K2 with KBT2 Battery Option. I also have a West Mountain Radio CBA (battery analyzer). Can the CBA test the KBT2 by simply connecting the CBA to the 14VDC input connector, or does the battery need to be removed? Thanks! 73, Byron

[Elecraft] New K1 main tuning knob

2006-04-24 Thread Rick Dettinger
Just when you thought tuning knob threads were over for good, here is another. This time for my K1. I like large knobs. My friend had a HRO 500 with a tuning knob the size of a kids wagon wheel. Just right. The K1 knob is 1.25 in. in diameter. My Sierra knob is 1.50 in. in diameter. It