Hi folks, the K1 is my only rig (I've been licensed only 18 months) and I
have been enjoying the delights of HF QRP and CW, however I do have an old
TS520. It is very sick and I don't have the time or inclination to fix it
(the K1 is more than good enough for me) but the bomb proof driver and
The best way to be shure abt possible problems (better than spect. analy.)
is to use a separate reciever and check Your transmision.Do not overload it
(attenuator or enough small ant on it) and You will hear results...
The best solutions are not always the most expensive ones
GL es Best DX
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73,
Mike - W0AG
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Bill, K3UJ sez:
Drats! They now seem to be out of the Celrons. Their P4 SC420 w/ 1G ram
is $699
I said you had to be very careful about the selections or the price comes
out funny. Example:
Default: $630 with
512MB DDR2, 400MHz, 2X256MB, Single Ranked DIMMs
3 Year Basic Plan
Onboard
I have a question concerning the KPA-100 and temperature issues.
Took the rig to VP2VVV during cq ww cw contest in Nov. Ambient shack temp
was between 70 and 85 degrees F.
We were running big pileups @40 wpm during late afternoon on Sat and boy did
the top of the rig get hot! Later that evening
Did a little research - looks like there is onboard video but an XP
driver may or may not be available. Also, all PCI slots and no AGP.
Looks like they were being sold for even less last month.
Paul
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Dan,
I found it. Seems it has no operating system. Do you read it that way
too? I'm not sure I have an operating system I can use. My Daughters
Compaq went belly up due to a power surge last week, but the restore disk
probably checks to see if it is the right model Compaq, and my
Gentlemen,
Try LINUX..it works with most things..without fettling...and its often
free
on a mag cover disc..
Steve
On Tuesday 04 January 2005 14:31, Charles Greene wrote:
Dan,
I found it. Seems it has no operating system. Do you read it that way
too? I'm not sure I have an
On Tue, 04 Jan 2005 04:29:54 -0800, TMorton wrote:
Why did the rig jump up to 255C? Any thoughts and has anyone else
experienced the same thing?
Yes, this is a well known problem that I've experienced a half-dozen
times at least, and documented to Wayne. A real PITA when it leaves
you in the
G'day,
Not really an issue. Get C22 right with the cover off and right away do
the cal pll before putting the cover on. After that it doesn't matter
what happens when the cover is replaced 'cos it has no effect whatsoever
on calibration.
Regards,
Mike VP8NO
| The cover on vs. off
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One question though, do I need to worry about any increase in harmonics or
alteration of the keying waveshape by running the K1 signal through the
TS520? I've looked at the output on a scope and it looks clean to me but I
don't have a spectrum analyser.
The simplest
There's one version which will even ship you a CD for free:
http://www.ubuntulinux.org
73,
Bob, N7XY
On Tue, Jan 04, 2005 at 02:43:30PM +, Stephen wrote:
Gentlemen,
Try LINUX..it works with most things..without fettling...and its often
free
on a mag cover disc..
Steve
From: Pete Norman
Hello everyone! I'm just toddling along with my build. The major problem so
far has been fixing the bail to the bottom panel! What a beast!
Anyway, it occurs to me (and has often occurred to me) why do we have to reform
the pins on ICs? How come they aren't manufactured
Pete:
Hello everyone! I'm just toddling along with my build. The major problem
so far has been fixing the bail to the bottom panel! What a beast!
It's probably too late now, but the easy way to install the bail is to
(temporarily) use longer screws to affix the bail and then to replace
At least one insertion machine I've seen that stuffs boards grabs the IC
from the outside of all the pins and automatically squeezes to make the pins
all exactly the right distance apart. It sets the I.C. into the pad holes in
the board, then a little ram in the center shoves the I.C. down against
Anyway, it occurs to me (and has often occurred to me) why do we have to
reform the pins on ICs? How come they aren't manufactured the right
shape? I
go into ESD-panic mode every time I have to re-form them and some have
been a complete pain to match up to their socket.
This is just a
On Jan 4, 2005, at 9:31 AM, Tom Hammond wrote:
Anyway, it occurs to me (and has often occurred to me) why do we have
to reform the pins on ICs? How come they aren't manufactured the
right shape? I go into ESD-panic mode every time I have to re-form
them and some have been a complete pain
Use an IC insertion tool
It is so they don't fall out once inserted into a pc board while awaiting
soldering.
NRE/COLE Test Center OH-3
pcarteratgcfn.org or wd8qwratarrl.net
Philip L. Carter, WD8QWR
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As for the bail:
Tie a peice of twine around the bail and use a screwdriver or something
like that to tighten it like a turniquet (not too tight). Insert it in the
holes and loosen the turniquet. If you tighten it too much or keep it
that way for too long, you will change the shape of the bail.
KX1 with all options (paddles, 30 meter module, antenna tuner). Comes with
long wire antenna and custom carrying case. built during the last couple of
months. Serial number 876. I'm ready to build my next project so this one
has to go, No scratches like new only you don't have to build it.
If anybody needs an Idiom Press SCAF-1 filter to experiment with I have a
factory built one for $105. My new K2 should be here this week! Hope it's OK to
put this on the reflector - if not please let me know Eric - thanks.
73/Tim NZ7C
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Dan Barker wrote:
onboard Video is probably fine for hi-res, non real-time applications.
The SC420 does have two PCI Express slots, whatever those areg.
Very briefly, ISA - PCI - AGP - PCIX. Basically, yet another even
faster interface for cards.
B73,
Andrea.
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Mike,
I don't have any measurement data to support it, but I do believe that the
oscillators (BFO, PLL, VCO) can be influenced by temperature and the
proximity of objects to the frequency determining components - the
difference should be slight, but could account for 10 to 30 Hz in the end.
Howdy,
I fancy they paddle - but have a BY-1 at home. Is the
Hexakey considerably better than a standard Bencher
paddle? Tnx es 73, Chris Kf6vci
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Ok, so I goofed: When I took my KX1 out after a number of months of
non-use, the antenna tuner wasn't working. I figgered it was a problem
with the tuner; I checked, reheated, rewound, checked some more and
still no-go. So I ordered another KXAT1 and assembled that -- a lo and
behold! it
Chris Wagner wrote:
Howdy,
I fancy they paddle - but have a BY-1 at home. Is the
Hexakey considerably better than a standard Bencher
paddle? Tnx es 73, Chris Kf6vci
I have the Elecraft-branded version of the Hex-Key and also the BY-2
(and a couple of Vibroplexae). I personally never had any
Another wierd behavior of the 28020 birdy is that is tunes the opposite of a
normal cw signal and changes pitch in large steps. I wonder if it is a
harmonic of the HV oscillator in the KPA-100 beating with something related
to the main tuning oscillator?
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From: Russ
About the Desktop vs Server question, Dell does not support does not
mean it won't work. It does mean there is no AGP slot, but a PCI graphics
card is fine for everything except Gaming, DVD viewing and CAD. Heck, the
onboard Video is probably fine for hi-res, non real-time applications. The
SC420
Thank you! Yes, this is commercial Mu Metal shielding, but no the same
brand. The magnetic permeability is 1,000,000 and it can be bent. See
the link to lessemf.com in the original message for purchase info. I
got $5 worth. It is fun stuff.
Leigh.
On Tue, 4 Jan 2005 3:23 pm, Stuart Rohre
If your local humidity is kept above 50 per cent RH, you can grasp the pins
of any IC and gently squeeze them to close them to fit sockets. I usually
lay them sideways on the desk top and put pressure on them, holding the
plastic or ceramic body. This is the safest way.
-Stuart
K5KVH
For my GMT logging, at Walmart I bought an LCD alarm clock with big
numbers for time and date. Too bad there's no stock number on
it. Placing the clock on the K2 top cover just behind the speaker grill,
I discovered a couple db increase in audio and a flattening of audio
response near the
Many thanks to all of you for all the quick responses !
There was not a note with the K160RX kit - but thanks to all of you I do now
know another place to check when I run into a problem like this.
73's
Lars
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On Tue, 2005-04-01 at 19:28 -0500, Richard Merhar wrote:
What would you pay for a K2/100 with all options (DSP) if it was
available as an assembled unit? Take into account the transceivers you
have compared the K2 with, and let me know what you think it is worth.
I am trying to ascertain the
Revised WTB: assembled K2, stock or with the DSP filter option. Will be
used for receive only, so the fewer additional options the better.
Please reply to this e-mail address with condition and asking price.
Thanks and Happy New Year
Don NA6Z
ARRL and W5YI VE
Tom:
K6XX SMD tuning indicator kit arrived today. Started on it around 10PM and
had it built, installed, aligned, and working by midnight. My only previous
SMD soldering experience was the IC in a Rockmite.
Only glitch I ran into was an unsoldered pin on the IC--I got low level LED
light as
Do you compare this radio to an FT1000` an Orion, TS950SDX? (That
would be incredible to me if it was regarded that highly.).
Incredible things happen from time to timeat least in CW
S55M-Adi
K2-Nr3204
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To:
I agree with Adi.
I'm sitting here with a check for $3,300 that arrived yesterday from the
sale of my Orion to K9FLY. A ham in Germany got the Orion speaker, Inrad
filter and microphone for $200.
I took $280 and bought the KAT100-1 auto-tuner for my K2/100.
The Orion has better ultimate
Aluminum foil has very slight magnetic shielding, but there is commercial mu
metal foil that is very expensive but very good.
Thin sheet metal is cheaper and more readily found. Check it with a magnet
to see if it will work as magnetic shield. If magnet sticks it is steel or
ferrous (shield
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