250 is pretty cheap. I paid more than that when you add up what I paid
for the ER4P's and the molds separately. Yet still in pretty much all
of the monitors I've listened to the Etymotics are about as antiseptic
as I've found. I'm a big fan of a very clean very flat response and the
ety's are
Hi Wim,
VOX as PTT for DATA-A -mode works just fine, at least here with my K3 #310.
Please check your VOX GN setting in menu and make sure
that VOX ( holding the band-down button ) is set to VOX an not
to PTT. Also try adjusting the LINE -setting ( speed/mic knob set to MIC
selected )
It
Maybe you are not using the Broadcast band on your K3, but if you ever
install the BPF3 and AM filters to use BCB receive, you may find the 5 MHz
band to
be an excellent place to do your listening.
Al WA6VNN
In a message dated 3/22/2008 5:54:55 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL
Mine moves maybe a 0.001 if that - and I'm heavy handed.
The buttons 'stick out' about 1/8 and that's consistent across the
entire FP.
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On 23 Mar 2008, at 03:24, wayne burdick wrote:
Doug,
If your front panel is in the correct position with respect to the
PCB and
I second that Brett, DM780 (via the standard serial lead) and MMTTY
(with the addition of a switching transistor as per their help files)
both key the K3 just fine without needing VOX and it's inherent issues
with beeps and squeaks from Windows.
Dave, G4AON
K3/100 #80
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On Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 9:17 AM, Jim Cox [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I prefer you leave off anything in a message to me that is not related to an
Elecraft.
Yeah, like: Building Home Theaters Like The Pros.
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digest that was truncated was first caught erroneously in my ISP's SPAM
filter :( I have contacted them.
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Anyone know of a good spectrogram application for Linux. Preferably
free but that usually goes without saying in Linux. I'm interested in
finding something that will show filter shapes and give actual amplitude
values. I know I can get part of the way there by using waterfalls but
that is not
I have some problem with the filter settings in the KDSP2 module.
Is there a way to reset the the KDSP2 to its factory default values?
Best 73's,
Rolf SMØYQC
K2 #4979
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G'morning Rolf:
I don't believe so. You will need to go to the manual and find the
page(s) that list the original settings and then manually go through the
settings menu and adjust them as necessary.
73,
Ken K3IU
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TWC wrote:
I have some problem with the filter
And because you will be sending better code, it will be easier for
folks to stay in a qso with you. A straight key was great advice when
elmers were at hand to have initial qso's across town on home built
rigs. If not, the paddles and a keyer (built into Elecraft rigs)
helps you get the
Does anyone know if there's a Rigblaster or Signalink product
that supports the K3? I'm looking for a plug n' play canned solution
to support the digital modes.
Thanks,
- Bill, KB1PXD
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This is what your feel is best for you. However, my PTT line is dedicated to
my RTTY TNC. I would have to remove it or switch it out for sound card
modes. Sound card digital modes here are only to chase a rare one that
doesn't show up on other modes. Having VOX activated transmit is simple
And its not just Australians. I have no use for a ssb only band either.
We'll just wait for that feature update.
Raj, N2RD
On Mar 22, 2008, at 11:23 PM, Greg wrote:
Not as of yet but we do have a feature planned for band mapping that
will
allow you to choose which bands are available when
Bill
What does the K3 lack that a Rigblaster or Signalink provides? I use
mine with MMTTY, N1MM logging/CW keying and DM780 straight to a sound
card. The TX control in DM780 is via the normal serial cable, in MMTTY
via a simple single transistor keying circuit built into the 15 way
accessory
I think there's a solution from microHam (I think there must be), I am using
a USInterface.com Navigator with Windows and DM780.
I'm sure Joe (?) from microHam will chip in here, I know that the
USInterface.com Navigator is available 'off the shelf'.
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
The nice thing about an 'all-in-one' solution:
1) Just one USB cable connected to your radio.
2) Very high quality soundcard.
3) Winkeyer built-in.
4) Extra COM ports.
5) Monitor the audio.
6) One chunky cable from the unit to your radio.
End result is a very tidy installation with a
The external soundcard provided by the SignaLink is very nice, freeing
up the PC soundcard for music, etc ...
That's what I see as the main benefit. I use two SignaLinks for my
other two, non-Elecraft rigs ... haven't fully integrated my K3 with PC
yet.
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From: [EMAIL
Has anyone seen this?
Say I am on 12M USB. Filter width is set to 2.7. I switch to CW,
set filter to 400. Everything is fine. I switch bands to 17M CW by
tapping the band down twice fast. Filter is set to 2.7, so I change
it to 400. I switch back to 12M, both USB and CW filter settings
Hi Dave,
I appreciate your input but as I had said, I'm looking for
canned solution. Also, my laptop doesn't contain a serial
port so I'd need a USB--Serial adapter. (I know, not
a big deal but I'm trying to keep this clean and simple)
I too plan to use DM780 but have no interest in
Thanks Simon. I couldn't have said it better myself.
Those my sentiments exactly.
- Bill
Simon Brown (HB9DRV) wrote:
The nice thing about an 'all-in-one' solution:
1) Just one USB cable connected to your radio.
2) Very high quality soundcard.
3) Winkeyer built-in.
4) Extra COM
SignaLink USB.
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
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I too plan to use DM780 but have no interest in controlling
the K3 (changing freq., etc.) from HRD. I'm looking for the
simplest solution to support PSK31.
On Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:19:26 -0400, Dave wrote:
[snip]
Once you know what the code is _supposed_ to sound like, picking up a
straight key is a useful skill, and you will be better for it.
The best place to find out what good CW sounds like is the W1AW code practice
transmissions. Don't just
I'm not certain that they have a solution that fully
supports the K3. I've sent them email inquiring about this.
I didn't see any solutions on their website that included
the appropriate cable to connect to the K3, but maybe
I missed it.
Thanks,
- Bill
Simon Brown (HB9DRV) wrote:
The amount of isolation has a lot to do with individual ear canal shape. I
have very rectangular canals, and none of the Shure or Sennheiser universal
fit tips (foam, soft cones, silicone cones, or three-flange) come close in
my case to the isolation of the well fitted custom molds provided by
I have been having a lot of fun with my newly QRV K3 but just noticed
something I did not hear yesterday. I can hear myself through the
spkr when keying the mike regardless of normal or in test xmt
setting. Did I turn on a monitoring mode by accident. If I increase
the compression it gets
Hello,
Yesterday was a Great day despite having some antenna problems. I meet Mark
de NK8Q in the parking lot for Bake Oven Knob.
Sorry if this has been answered already: presumably, this can also be used
with an SDR rx on the IF?
David
G3UNA
The nice thing about an 'all-in-one' solution:
1) Just one USB cable connected to your radio.
2) Very high quality soundcard.
3) Winkeyer built-in.
4) Extra COM ports.
5) Monitor
It seems that there is some disagreement as to whether
a beginner should start with a Straight Key or Paddles
and Keyer. I favor the Straight Key, but I can see
some merit to the Paddle position. If you are just
getting started with CW, by all means, don't let the
disagreement prevent you from
Not all - they have to be high-spec for this.
You would probably want a dedicated soundcard for SDR anyway, also the newer
SDR radios have a USB interface anyway.
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
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Sorry if this has
Tnx to Rick N6XI for explaining the monitor function which i must
have activated and then increased in gain so i was hearing myself
thru the spkr.
all is FB now
73
de
todd
WB2ZAB
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Downloaded HRD (again) and note that there is no support for the K3, the
only Elecraft radio is the K2. Has this been withdrawn? Seem to remember
my last play with HRD that the K3 was an radio option?
Mal G4KFT K3 #263
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I think there's a solution from microHam (I think there must
be),
Yes, all of the microHAM interfaces support the K3 - it depends
on the level of functionality you want. USB II is a basic USB
to serial converter with isolation transformers for the audio
while microKEYER II supports all
Is it possible to modify a Rev A BL1 4:1 balun to 1:1? I notice that the
later BL1 Rev B models can be wired for either ratio, however reading the
revised instructions I get the impression there are different marked pads on
the board that you solder the wires to. Mine doesn't have these.
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There was lots of discussion of RS232 vs. USB among the K3 focus group
during the design phase. Considering development effort, time to market,
legal arrangements, cost, support and other factors, Elecraft decided to
defer an internal USB connector for the initial version but to use a modular
I/O
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On Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:19:26 -0400, Dave wrote:
[snip]
Once you know what the code is _supposed_ to sound
like, picking up a
straight key is a useful skill, and you will be
better for it.
The best place to find out what good CW
250 is pretty cheap. I paid more than that when you add up
what I paid for the ER4P's and the molds separately. Yet
still in pretty much all of the monitors I've listened to the
Etymotics are about as antiseptic as I've found.
The performance ratings of the ER6P is only slightly lower
you don't, other than reduce the monitor volume
unless you've got headphones in too, in which case, you may have set
CONFIG: SPKR+PH = YES
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On 23 Mar 2008, at 15:15, Todd Ruby wrote:
I have been having a lot of fun with my newly QRV K3 but just
noticed something I
please enlighten me then - monitor function?
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On 23 Mar 2008, at 15:36, Todd Ruby wrote:
Tnx to Rick N6XI for explaining the monitor function which i must
have activated and then increased in gain so i was hearing myself
thru the spkr.
Hi Malcom,
The K3 is supported in the beta version (3.5). The beta version is
available on the download page.
73
Tony Fegan VE3QF
K3 #137
Malcolm Rothwell wrote:
Downloaded HRD (again) and note that there is no support for the K3,
the only Elecraft radio is the K2. Has this been
I had in mind the cheap little add-on kits or even the Elektor rx.
David
G3UNA
Not all - they have to be high-spec for this.
You would probably want a dedicated soundcard for SDR anyway, also the
newer SDR radios have a USB interface anyway.
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
Go to the Beta downloads!
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
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Downloaded HRD (again) and note that there is no support for the K3, the
only Elecraft radio is the K2. Has this been withdrawn? Seem to remember
my last
Comrades,
Where does the info for the SWR display on the k2 come from when you are
tuning the kat100? seems as though the kat100 tunes itself with built-in
bridge
and the k2 does it's own measurement to derive what you see on the screen.
This means that it's up to the kat100 to get it
Great, turning the VOX gain up made it work. I had it first at 40 (set for my
microphone level)
but have it now at 70 and the VOX kicks in when I transmit in MMTTY or in
digipan
this transceiver rocks !
- Wim
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To: Wim Dewilder [EMAIL
Is anyone at Elecraft already thinking about redesigning XV to the K3XV look?
Maybe bigger footprint, more then one XV in that enclosure?
Personally I'd like to have a K3XV144/432, having that I could sell
my TS2000 :-)
Eric PA3CEV
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Eric:
That is a great idea. I would buy one
Gregg
W6IZT
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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 transverter design
Is anyone at Elecraft already
On Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:35:35 +0100, you wrote:
Is anyone at Elecraft already thinking about redesigning XV to the K3XV look?
Maybe bigger footprint, more then one XV in that enclosure?
Personally I'd like to have a K3XV144/432, having that I could sell
my TS2000 :-)
Eric PA3CEV
You don't
On Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:35:35 +0100, you wrote:
Is anyone at Elecraft already thinking about redesigning XV to the K3XV look?
Maybe bigger footprint, more then one XV in that enclosure?
Personally I'd like to have a K3XV144/432, having that I could sell
my TS2000 :-)
Eric PA3CEV
Boy, did I
Current schedule is SUNDAY 1800 UTC 14.235 MHz
Today was the third Sunday in a row that there was strong digital
activity on 14.235 and 14.240. I called for the net half-way in
between, but hear nobody (of course it is Easter).
Shall we start moving up from there? Any suggestions?
Windy
count me in too!
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Eric:
That is a great idea. I would buy one
Gregg
W6IZT
Hey All,
First, Thank you to those that responded to my query about N
connectors!
This is slightly O.T. but since it will eventually be hooked to my K3
I'll take the chance. I just replaced the UHF connectors on a Polyphaser
with two of my N connectors. Is there any sure way to test this,
Perhaps a cabinet could be done by a third party?
Maybe end plates for stacking two, three or four XV's (if Elecraft
ever comes up with an XV1200, or for those who might have a 4M
conversion), and repainted and relabeled front and rear panels, with
fillers between them.
Or a full cabinet that
Anyone have any new information on the 6m pre-amp for the K3. I'm aware that it
was being tested back
in January - just wondering when its likely to become available.
Hopefully it will be in kit form.
73 to all
Trevor G0KTN
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It goes without saying that Elecraft have produced an excellent piece of
technology in the K3 but even in
the kit form it doesn't quite have the I built it feeling like the other
Elecraft products. Having said that I'm
sure there is no way that the average builder could attempt something quite
a-nom-a-ly [uh-NOM-uh-lee n.] A term used extensively by NASA to
describe an unplanned event, occurrence, or situation, regardless of its
severity or impact. [e.g. When a minor indicator in the spaceship
fails, or when the rocket lands pointy end first in the desert outside
Phoenix, NASA will
Well, the K2 could still have quite a life ahead of it.
Many options are plug-ins, so we could ask for things
like
improved noise blanker
improved ssb option
improved gain distribution through the bands so we
don't have a super hot radio at 40m and a
Believe the K2 (no amp) with the internal KAT2 tuner also has room to fit
the K2 battery and holder.
Can someone give me a sanity check on this query???
73, Joe W2KJ
I QRP, therefore I am
Duhhh!!!
I went to the Elecraft site and saw the picture of the K2 with tuner and the
KBT2 bracket and battery...guess I answered my own dumb question.
Sorry for taking up bandwidth...had a Senior Moment I guess (grin).
73, Joe W2KJ
Believe the K2 (no amp)
The ARRL has been using the Farnsworth Method for at
least 40 years and probably has been using it longer
than that. The US Army used the Farnsworth Method
during WWII. I have not been able to find out who old
Farnsworth was, but my guess is he was an operator
about 1910 when the Bug got popular
Farnsworth timing
Traditionally, reducing the speed of Morse code has been done by making
everything take longer, i.e. both the sounds and the silent periods between
them.
Using Farnsworth timing, characters are sent at the same speed as at higher
speeds, while extra spacing is inserted between
Trevor - Until Elecraft gets a 6 meter preamp out, try building one of
your own:
http://www.ham-radio.com/n6ca/50MHz/50appnotes/U310.html
This is about as simple as it gets, inexpensive, and offers as good
noise figure performance as you are likely to need. It is a proven
design that
I would like to cover the top of my wooden workbench
with something to both protect the top and radios
I'm working on. Something anti-static would be ideal.
Any ideas out there?
73, Roger
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Having worked CW for some years..I would say stick with a straight key
until you have at least reached 7-10 WPM with no problem. Going to a
Vibroplex key then would be OK as even I find it difficult to send really
good CW on a bug or an automatic key at less than 13-15 WPM. Once competent
On 080323 15:32 , Ed K1EP [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Has anyone seen this?
Say I am on 12M USB. Filter width is set to 2.7. I switch to CW,
set filter to 400. Everything is fine. I switch bands to 17M CW by
tapping the band down twice fast. Filter is set to 2.7, so I change
it to 400.
Hi
Still having some problems with the receiver on my K2.
I am presently trying to figure out why my frequency counter and volt meter
is not working.
The amp meter always shows .24 miliamps.
CB Q9 and Q10 have no voltage on any pin, and CB U6 has no voltage on pin
10, which
I take is the input
Me three! (or whatever the count is now.)
Bill W5WVO
Sanger, Joseph wrote:
count me in too!
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Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 2:13 PM
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Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3
Don WB8YQJ wrote:
Hi Windy - Yes, that is the digital guys channel,
they keep a digital signal there 7/24.
Moving would be advisable, above 300 might be the best
choice.
and Glenn ON4WIX wrote:
14230-14240 is the subband reserved for digital modes here in IARU Region
1.
I also think
My oh my. I have NEVER received so many private email comments to any
single post, ever before, for any reflector...and on a holiday weekend
too!
And not one (yes, not even one, as in zero) was a negative comment.
My mailbox runneth over, mostly with comments similar to thes one
immediately
Hi,
KX1 Build.
Thanks for the helpful replies to my last issue (6 volt supply), that is now
resolved!
I have got to page 42. Then on to the Relay checks - all OK. I switched off
the rig then later I switched back on and plugged in my headphones for the
sidetone test. But 7 displays briefly;
Fantastic - I've been wondering what was cuasing that - it's a problem
if your logger changes band, too it seems.
Lyle, could you comment please?
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On 23 Mar 2008, at 21:46, Björn Mohr wrote:
On 080323 15:32 , Ed K1EP [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Has anyone seen this?
At 09:06 PM 3/22/2008, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote...
Loose is the opposite of tight.
Lose is when you don't win
Is an Elecraft gray, or grey?
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grey! Except mine which is Black :-)
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174
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On 23 Mar 2008, at 23:20, Mike S wrote:
At 09:06 PM 3/22/2008, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote...
Loose is the opposite of tight.
Lose is when you don't win
Is an Elecraft gray, or grey?
Fantastic - I've been wondering what was cuasing that - it's a problem
if your logger changes band, too it seems.
Lyle, could you comment please?
Not my area of expertise, I'm afraid.
Lyle
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I have noticed the very same thing in my new K3
which Iv'e had for just a few weeks. It happens
frequently and I find it rather annoying. Guess I'll
have to go back to the external keyer. Don't know if
it matters, but I run full QSK all the time. I run
25-30wpm so it may be less noticeable at
My K3 #0215 does this also. Pressing any of the top right row of buttons
moves all of them inwards by 1mm or so. Less on the 2nd row, even
less on the 3rd row. I didn't notice this before doesn't seem enough
to worry about - but do hope I'm not wrong here!
73 de Mike, zl1mh.
I'm no where near as pleased with the ER6's as I am the 4's. The 6's
are a lot bigger and a bit cumbersome and no one that I know of will
make a full ear mold of them.
As far as the mic I use a Heil GM4 and a Heil Boom.
On Sun, 2008-03-23 at 12:07 -0400, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
250 is
Hello,
The high range of my hearing is greatly attenuated from too many years
working on Flight decks and around jet engines. So I have no need for a pair
of high performance $250.00 headphones. But, I'm looking for a new set. Does
anyone have any recommendations for a full size pair in the
Hi Bill,
You said you are looking for the simplest solution to support PSK31.
I was completely new to digi modes prior to getting my K3 on the air about a
month ago. I have an old IBM laptop running XP that has no serial port.
From posts on e-ham I learned that people were generally happy
A decent pair of relatively inexpensive full size cans would be the
Sennheiser HD201. You'd probably be pretty happy with these.
Especially for communications use and you'll be able to get them for
under your $50 budget afer shipping.
On Sun, 2008-03-23 at 18:47 -0600, DW Holtman wrote:
Hello,
Could someone please help with setting in the conf menu with Auto Inf which
has choice of Nor or Auto 1. What do either choices do and what is the better
setting?
Thanks from Fern
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Just completed the K3 #594.
After going thru the reflector archives and reading the many HooYah's
about AFX and Stereo reception I must have one hiccup:
I have tried different headphones - one plugged via 1/4 jack on front
and then the other via the 1/8 plug on the back (both stereo plugs).
Even
Brett,
Thank you for the suggestion. I googled it and came up with the following.
http://www.dvhardware.net/review84_sennheiserhd201.html
I just ordered me a pair on Ebay for $14.95 plus shipping. They should work
great.
Best,
DW Holtman
WB7SSN
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From: Brett
Sony MDR-NC6. $49.95 at Radio Shack. Add'l benefit is the noise
cancelling feature, which seems to work well only with low frequency
noise.
73,
matt, W6NIA
K3 #24
On Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:47:13 -0600, you wrote:
Hello,
The high range of my hearing is greatly attenuated from too many years
Fern,
* AUTOINF (Auto Info) menu entry added. (CONFIG menu; TECH MD must be ON.)
This can be used to send band and frequency data to an attached device
such as an antenna
controller via the K3's serial port. The default is NOR, which doesn't
send anything. If you set it to
AUTO 1, any
I'm using Koss UR-40... $49 from Radio Shack.
Light weight, not too tight around the ears and works well with radios
NFI, etc., etc...
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'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe. ...
Nicolas,
Sounds like a loose connection or solder/wire causing the issue. I highly
recommend going through the board and looking closely at all of the
components and solder connections. Every problem I ever had was basically
one of solder connections. Either I missed one or got interrupted and
As a newcomer to digital modes, one thing still puzzles me. Sometimes,
a station will come back to me several HZ above where I have called
him. I have to move to his frequency, by repositioning my arrow on his
waterfall trace so I can decode him. Then on successive overs we seem
to walk up
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I disagree Willis.
The Farnsworth method is also considered to be the cause of the 10wpm
wall that stymied a great number of people learning morse code. I would
suggest newby's use the Koch method. You learn 2 characters at full
speed and proper
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I would like to cover the top of my wooden workbench
with something to both protect the top and radios
I'm working on. Something anti-static would be ideal.
Any ideas out there?
Well my basement workbench had a sheet
I would like to cover the top of my wooden workbench
with something to both protect the top and radios
I'm working on. Something anti-static would be ideal.
Any ideas out there?
If you're trying to protect a nice finish underneath, a couple warnings:
1) some rubber mats might an
Scott,
Here are some things I would try:
1. Checking the ammeter - when I place the display of my K2 in the E
i mode I see a 0.02 decrease in current when I turn the Preamp off.
The way my K2 is configured the reading with the Preamp on is 0.28 and
with it off 0.26. You might try this to
On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 2:57 PM, Jim Cundiff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
This is slightly O.T. but since it will eventually be hooked to my K3
I'll take the chance. I just replaced the UHF connectors on a Polyphaser
with two of my N connectors. Is there any sure way to test this, or any
Here's a tip for care of hardboard (Masonite) bench
tops I learned a l-o-n-g time ago ...
Occasionally pour a bit of clean motor oil in a puddle
on the board and then rub it in with a rag, You'll easily
see when it's even. Wipe away any excess ... if there
is any ... and you'll have a bench
I have used the Melamine coated board on bench tops in
the past. It is easy to clean and does not absorb
water or chemicals easily. It is a little more
expensive, but can last for years and looks quite
nice. I cut it to size and hold the corners in place
with small nails.
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K2 or K3?
Tony W7GO
Mike S wrote:
At 09:06 PM 3/22/2008, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote...
Loose is the opposite of tight.
Lose is when you don't win
Is an Elecraft gray, or grey?
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Good Evening,
Shortly after I got off the air from the second net it started to snow. I
gave Sam his ear scratch as requested. Pete, I now have a drooling cat on my
hands. He is a glutton for affection. After the drooling he bites; in a
loving but quite noticeable way! He got fed and
WILLIS COOKE wrote:
I have used the Melamine coated board on bench tops in
the past. It is easy to clean and does not absorb
water or chemicals easily. It is a little more
expensive, but can last for years and looks quite
nice. I cut it to size and hold the corners in place
with small nails.
Hello,
If you put a coat of India Ink, it will make Masonite conductive enough to
make a home brew ESD mat. It must them be grounded. This is according to a
QST Hints and Kinks article from Jan 2000. If anyone would like a copy of
the article, let me know. I cannot put an attachment on forum
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