Good point. A true roofing filter would be in the antenna line.
Repeaters have "roofing" filters, typically in the form of an extremely high
Q resonant cavity.
Chas
- Original Message -
From: "David Cole"
To:
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2014 8:43 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Roofing
Try any of the online hotel bookers, Expedia, Hotels.com, Priceline etc.
There's plenty of rooms in Dayton in the $50 to $80 range. It's not like it
was 30 years ago when they'd sell out in February.
73, Charlie k3ICH
- Original Message -
From: "Slava Baytalskiy"
To:
Sent: Monday
Yeah, that was SUPOSSED to happen, but in true guvmint fashion, it didn't
quite work out that way.
(Where have we seen THAT before?)
There's still a LOT of analog low-band TV, so the chances of a 4M ham band
over here in the colonies, is just about dead.
The 72/75 MHz RC band is limited to v
Don't forget how revolutionary the Commodore VIC-20 was with all of 3.2 K of
RAM. We (Microlog) made a plug in called the AIR-1 for the VIC that allowed
CW & RTTY communications. I wrote a complete production test program in
BASIC that required no other test equipment but plugging in the AIR-1
NO !
Start with the long characters FIRST. We (at Microlog) developed an
automatic Morse Trainer for ( an unnamed guvmint agency ) where we simply
automated their technique. The first four characters they taught, if my
memory is correct, were L, P, Q & C. The last ones to learn on the list
So, you told her to go ahead and re-decorate the bathroom (with a new
shower curtain from Wal-Mart) right?
Chas
- Original Message -
From: "Bill Frantz"
To:
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 1:11 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] [KX3] KXFL3 dual-Passband Roofing Filter
My wonderful wife said, "Go
OT, but I use the old "StopZilla" (AVM-2013) program which was the ONLY one
that found and fixed that popup telling you that you need to pay to have it
removed. Norton & McAfee said my system was fine. Then, after about two
minutes, the pop up popped up again!
StopZilla bagged it and I've neve
I concur with all of the tips except the saying “Don’t waste your time with
SSB on FD”.
I know this borders on an executable offence by the Morse Inquisition Army,
but I don't LIKE CW!
I did fine last year on Field Day running strictly SSB with the battery
powered KX3 and a couple portab
Operating without the P3 is like listening to the CD.
Running the P3 (and the VGA) with your K3 is like attending a live concert.
73, Charlie k3ICH
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Personally, I can't WAIT until we endorse the metric system. Then we'll
only have ten months so we can completely eliminate those nasty January's
and February's.
Chas
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From: "Mark via Elecraft"
To:
Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2014 11:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft]
What is the conversion factor from "furlongs per fortnight" to KPH?
Chas
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This l
I think you have to consider the subject AND the fact that most of us have
been guilty recently of prolonging an OT thread too long.
If the private responses you received have been to this actual subject line
I think you can understand why most people would take that approach.
Now, if the sub
Don't rule out traps.
Also, the RF Connection and probably others, sell a nice stranded copperweld
wire that has a black polyethylene insulation. If I remember correctly, it
is 13 ga and is ideal for antennas. For all practical purposes, it doesn't
stretch, is fairly slippery and only a li
The professional "Arborists" use a cloth or leather bag filled with lead
shot and something called "tangle-free" line or similar to throw up in a
tree so that they can pull up a supporting rope for tree trimming etc. From
what I've seen, the bag is about the size of a tear drop shaped golf ball
The Hallicrafters SX-73 used three selectable fixed very low value resistors to
alter the Q and hence, the passband of three IF stages.
Does this qualify?
73, Charlie k3ICH
If you happen to own one, I'd strongly suggest checking these resistors. I
have two radios in for restoration, where th
Well, I sure know what to do when MY electrons get tired
I threaten to cut off their Volts and throw them into the Flux-Capacitor.
That sets them back a bit.
Charlie k3ICH
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Be
better.
Charlie k3ICH
From: rawil...@gmail.com [mailto:rawil...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Bob Wilson,
N6TV
Sent: Monday, September 04, 2017 5:46 PM
To: Charlie T, K3ICH
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Final Reminder: Y-BOX Labor Day Weekend Special ends at
0700 UTC today
Charlie,
I&#
I've bought some little Chicom plug-in Line Voltage monitors that are rated
to run from 80 to 300 VAC for about $5 each through eBay, free shipping/no
tax.
They are completely self-contained with the two prong standard US blade plug
built-in.
The background illumination is blue LED and they're abou
This new variety of Generac's are obviously all the new "Inverter" type
generators, because in order for a non-invertor type to make 60 Hz AC power,
it HAS to run at some multiple of 60Hz, typically 3600 RPM constant speed.
The ONLY way the engine speed can vary is to utilize an SS circuit to
gene
I'd have a fully automatic generator in a second IF we had propane or natural
gas available.
However, the addition of suitable tanks and piping, which MUST be installed
"professionally", would be well over the cost of the generator itself.
All of you with non-invertor conventional 3600 RPM gener
It's Generac "Synergy" not syntergy
And yes, they just came out with them as their own version of the inverter
type generator.
I've only seen it listed on a few of their dealers so far.
There's nothing magic about wiring a transfer switch. In the larger systems
of about 7 - 8 kW and higher, think
In some cases a dB or so CAN make a difference. Otherwise, why bother to
put a ½dB noise figure GaAsFET pre-amp at the antenna just to overcome 2dB
of feedline loss?
At the other extreme, if you are being received at 20dB over S-9 running a
kilowatt, you'll still be S-5 at 100 milliwatts.
73, C
I would have thought the center pin would be smaller for higher Z connections
(???).
Look at the size of the center conductor in a piece of RG-59/U.
Although, as usual I may have that completely wrong.
73, Charlie k3ICH
-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mai
HI thought they were ALL amber ???
What color would you call the stock display, orangey-yellow maybe??
Not trying to be funny,( well, maybe just a tad) but what am I missing here?
73, Charlie k3ICH
-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On
Add a hundred watt amp and you'd be very close to an IC-7300.
Chas
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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Erik
Basilier
Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2017 3:45 AM
To: 'KD6QZX' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] New KX products
Woul
rons….
Charlie T.
From: Bert Craig [mailto:wa...@arrl.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2017 9:25 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Charlie T, K3ICH
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Amber display for the K2?
My K2/100 display is green, much more pleasing to the eye and easier to look at
for lo
ALL modern amplifiers rated at only 1000 watts DO that.
The KPA1500 is rated for 1500 W and is capable of 2000 watts out.
Not practical for a 120V source.
Chas
Subject: [Elecraft] KPA1500 110v 240v
My Yaesu Quadra 1,000 watt amplifier works from either 120 VAC or 240 VAC
without changing any w
Not me either.
Not while I have a working delete key.
That plus lots of the "OT" threads are quite interesting.
Charlie k3ICH
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John
Lemay
Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 9:29 AM
To: 'Elecraft@mailman.qth.net'
Subject: Re: [Elecraf
I'll bet its a lot better than that.
A 39¢ GG junction FET pre-amp will do under well 2dB on 6.
Charlie k3ICH
-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of ab2tc
Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 2:08 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elec
Yeah, but the Ohio sales tax will probably be higher than shipping
costs.
Chas
-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Irwin
Darack
Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2017 11:53 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; ke9uw
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3s
That and it's great for keeping noisy/nosy onlookers quiet.
8 inches applied just below the nose works fine.
73, Charlie k3ICH
-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Harry
Yingst via Elecraft
Sent: Monday, May 08, 2017 11:55 PM
To: elec
Oh Boy, a new subject to create endless comments.
Things WERE starting to die down a tad.
Chas
-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred
C. Jensen
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 12:42 AM
To: Chris Tate ; kev...@coho.net;
elecraft@mai
Yes. I believe the range for i's input is between 450 kHz and 21 MHz, so
it'll work with our boatanchor radios that use a 455 kHz or 10.7 MHz IF.
73 Charlie k3ICH
-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Scott
Russell
Sent: Friday, May 26,
That's like saying Mylar tape. Mylar, or in this case Kapton is the base
carrier. The type of tape in the link has copper foil is attached to the
Kapton base, so in that particular case, it IS conductive.
But the base material, Kapton like Mylar, is NOT conductive.
Kapton can have a carbon dus
Isn't it time we changed the word "frustration" to "satisfaction" ?
Charlie k3ICH
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary Smith
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2017 1:25 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [E
BUT, don't use them if they've absorbed too much moisture. They shrink &
get hard as a rock. They'll scratch up your radio AND have virtually no
shock ability when they get that way
Also, they weigh more than the Styrofoam which lasts indefinitely.
I generally just throw them in the wood stove i
I think a lot of that comes from the fact that the average active 6M station
runs a modest beam & 100 W.
So, any less than that average is at a disadvantage.
Obviously some run yuge beams and legal limit. Those station get through 1st,
followed by the average stations and finally the rest.
6M off
For anyone considering this for a different vehicle, my 2015 Forrester's 12V
outlets ARE all switched by the ignition switch.
I have a typical VHF FM box in the cargo compartment that is powered by the
rear "cig" lighter outlet. No HF in the "family car" however.
This radio also has the ability t
I have to ask, has ANYONE ever heard of a circumstance where the negative
return lead from the battery to the engine block has ever failed, short of a
battlefield situation?
Still, probably a good idea to fuse the negative to radio wire anyway.
Charlie k3ICH
-Original Message-
From: ele
Since I now have a KX2, but not a KX3, a nice Wind Camp (red) heat sink
specifically made for the KX3 is extra.
It is very well made with a counter sunk mounting holes and bare surface for
the two output transistors.
It has never been installed, so it is officially brand new.
The machining quality
Sorry, I forgot to change the subject line
-Original Message-
From: Charlie T, K3ICH [mailto:pin...@erols.com]
Sent: Saturday, July 08, 2017 9:45 AM
To: 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net'
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite
Since I now have a KX2, but not a KX3, a nice
I'm seeing a lot of good deals on these Lithium battery, emergency "car
starter" packs.
They're typically rates from 12000 to 24000 mA-hr, or, as we're inclined to
call them 18 to 24 Amp-Hr.
Prices vary from about $40 up over $80.
They come in a nice durable case with a charger and output cables.
Here's some distinct possibilities
#1. It was used in an instrument that monitored the water level of a fish pond.
SWR = Still Water Reading.
#2. Then again, it may have been a modern version of something to keep track of
evil doers in the north as in:
SWR = Salem Witch Raids, but the company we
Ultimately, what is the real purpose of signing /QRP ???
The only answer I can think of translates to "give me a break, I want
special treatment".
I've operated many times with a barefoot KX3 and now a KX2 and NEVER signed
/QRP, or even mentioned the power level unless the contact asked what I w
Don't forget, signing WX1XXX/QRP is ILLEGAL. You are NOT operating portable
on the isle or QRP.
Chas
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill via Elecraft
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2017 1:30 AM
To: elecraft@mailma
Don't forget, signing WX1XXX/QRP is ILLEGAL. You are NOT operating portable
on the isle of QRP.
Chas
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill via Elecraft
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2017 1:30 AM
To: elecraft@mailm
Not to point any fingers at ANYONE, but most of the "problems" that show up
here are in fact, miss-interpretations, or.NOT reading the manual in the
first place.
And I'm as guilty of this as anyone. Hey, I know how to operate a bloody
radio right? However, I try not to cry wolf until I have c
E-Skip has been observed as high as 220 MHz.
It certainly is prevalent on 144 Mhz, obviously not as much as on 6 & 10 M but
it DOES happen.
Multiple hop Es can get you quite a ways on 6M, especially if it is combined
with some Tropo ducting.
During really good F-2 openings, it seems that the hig
Search on eBay.
Try a couple different words if it doesn't show the results you want.
I'll bet you'll find some Chicom stuff cheap with free shipping & no tax.
It may take a week or two to get here, but the price is right.
And before you send me an "All 'Made in China' stuff is junk" email, I ha
Yeah, but really nice velour* replacement pads for the Sony's can be had for
not much more than the $17 they want for those covers.
Charlie k3ICH
*Sweetwater has the best Beyerdynamic velour pads. These are much more
comfortable than the OEM, AND they won't flake off like the originals.
I have
One thing (among MANY) that impresses me about Elecraft's service is that
they'll trust an owner to change a cap without requiring a lengthy and
expensive return process.
Not saying this is always the case, since some problems DO require a return.
That said, it's a LOT cheaper to send a K3 in than
If you get a set of Beyerdynamics velour pads, you'll never go back to that
flaky vinyl surface that OEM Yamaha and Sony use.
They may even be to exact same size too , so I'd bet the Sony type will fit
the CM-500. I have both and they look identical.
They're a tad pricier at about $23 than the c
Don't change a thing...
Charlie k3ICH
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken G Kopp
Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2017 11:41 AM
To: Elecraft
Subject: [Elecraft] Reflector change?
Wayne, Eric,
Rose and I much p
6M FM mobile operation tends to be less bothered by hill & valley drop out.
We have done extensive testing here in the Washington * DC area using 52,
146, 223 & 449 FM with identical mobile antennas & power out, communicating
directly with home stations. A separate wide coverage 220 repeater was u
Is Russian TV still on 48 or so MHz.? They've probably also gone digital.
I remember listening for that TV picture buzz as an indicator that the MUF was
creeping up.
73, Charlie k3ICH
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] O
Sometimes
C
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike via Elecraft
Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017 10:42 AM
To: Elecraft List
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 roofing flters vs IC-7300
Hi guys,
I have a KX3 with roofing fil
SSB would have been the equivalent of encryption.
Much like cursive writing today is secret code for us "old" people.
Chas
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Stephen Peterson
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 9:3
And here I thought Art Collins invented SSB, like algore invented the internet
(wink-wink)
Chas
(For all who take life too seriously this WAS intended to be humorous)
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave
They both run on electrons, hopefully traveling is about the same
direction...
C
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Doug Millar via Elecraft
Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2017 1:46 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
I think there's a matter of semantics here.
I believe the comment that "the exchange rate will not affect Dayton prices"
can be interpreted as Begali will NOT purposely raise their prices BECAUSE
of the exchange rate.
As the dollar gets stronger, it means their prices will yield the same in
Gee, yahthink ???
Chas
- Original Message -
From: "Jim Wiley"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 10:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] My Conditions!
WARNING!! This is a scam! This formula has been tried many times. Do
NOT respond to this person.
- Jim, KL7CC
Pack some heat next time..
Works for me.
Chas
- Original Message -
From: "Nick Kemp"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 10:28 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] My Conditions!
Bummer for you John. Looks like you should have been more careful.
Nick
N1KMP
John Lawrence via Elecraft
Do most people who order the side panels also get the clear plastic cover?
I'm trying to decide what, or if I need them.
Bearing in mind that I'd saw a dime in half if I could spend it twice.
I buy C-128 laser cartridges for my printer and they come in a fairly tough
tubular bubble pack which
With all the major players (BBC, Deutsche Welle) dropping off "Short-Wave",
what's left to listen to? Years ago it used to be fun, but unless you're
into 3rd world or religious radio ( Not that there's anything wrong with
that.), the choices are few.
I hear that even the low freq Euro broad
Good point Guy.
That's why a "Round Emblem" Collins S-Line is worth much more than the
"Winged Emblem" version, even so quite a few say a particular early *
receiver is actually better than their newer ones.
"Does it have the latest mods?" is a very pertinent question when offering a
K3 for
I can appreciate all the utility of the other hardware & programs, but it's
hard to beat just being able to punch the "ON" button and be up & running
with the K3/P3 in a matter of seconds.
Push buttons can definitely spoil you, to the point where having to twist a
switch knob instead is annoyi
As long as we're on the "shrinking" of the P3 subject. I would always have
preferred a P3/VGA only! That is, one as small as possible with the ability
to drive and external monitor but containing NO display itself. I hardly
EVER look at the P3, unless it's to set a parameter. I have an old
Same here in the DC area. Many repeater send the tones through so you can
have CTCSS on receive too. Makes for a LOT less noise in your radio from
local squelch breaks.
We also use CTCSS tone squelch on simplex as well. With the proliferation
of RFI devices, it really helps.
73, Charlie k
So does "shift, plus, question mark" as in "^+?"
Anybody wanna take a shot at what THAT means ?
Charlie k3ICH
- Original Message -
From: "David Cole"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 12:17 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A vs AFSK A
LSMFT had several other meanings... :
Yes, but the inductances are all in parallel. I built a decent dummy load
out of 24, 1200 Ohm, 10 watt wire wound resistors all in parallel between
two squares of fiberglass PC board. The SWR was only about 1.2:1 on 15
Meters and about 1.5:1 on 10 meters. Admittedly, not a perfect load, but
I always wondered about that too. 17 is hardly ever what you would call
"crowded".
We're not limited for example, by celebrating radios that don't cover the
WARC bands such as the Collins Collectors Assn. net later on 14.263 at
2000Z. Fun for the nostalgia aspect but pure h3ll when a big con
Tars Tarkas is quite active on Barsoom. Tune around 1296 MHz and point your
array at the orange dot that is currently on the arc about half way between
the Sun and Venus
73, Charlie k3ICH
- Original Message -
From: "Richard Jubinville"
To:
Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2015 1:28 PM
S
I think it's actually "Military Affiliate Radio System", but your
explaination is correct.
If you look at the official emblems, it is spelled out, although the words
"Amateur" or "Auxilliary" are also commonly interchanged for "Affiliate".
(Another possibility is a connection with the Barsoo
There is also another standard. Specifically, Japanese hardware does not
conform exactly the our similar Phillips specifications.
If you do a lot of work with Asian production equipment, you might want to
invest in a set of screwdrivers that are made to the JIS, or Japanese
Industrial Standar
Great, Gerald.
Glad it was an "easy" fix and many thanks for
sharing the solution with all of us.
We certainly don't want any "bad audio" reports
floating around that could be caused by this
simple-to-fix problem.
Good info to file away for reference.
73, Charlie k3ICH
-Original Message-
What's the best way to check on the status of a
previously placed order?
Specifically, I ordered a new K3S about 6 weeks
ago via internet and have not received any sort of
confirmation.
I'm suspecting I may have screwed up the order and
it never went through (gasp!)
I know they're are really bus
Remember the old Hy-Gain "Hy-Tower" ? It had tuning stubs brought out from
various places in order to provide resonance on 10, 15 & 20 M, maybe even
one for 40M. I have a manual around here but am too lazy to go find it.
Anyway, I believe it was 57 feet overall and was rated for 80 - 10 M. Yo
It's always the boat anchors. The movie about the ham kid who found his
dead dad on the air was Heathkit I think. I guess they look more like
"real radios" to non-hams.
That movie was "Frequency" starring Dennis Quaid. (Hope I spelled his name
correctly). I beleive an SB-301 was used
I use my K3 on 4.0 to 4.5 MHz with an old Palomar VLF converter. I just
ignore the 4 and read the frequency directly in kHz.
Works great and for such a simple circuit, there's not a lot of
bleed-through.
73, Charlie k3ICH
- Original Message -
From: "Ken Roberson"
To: "Edward R
Naw, just remember to always drive on the left side of the keyboard and
you'll do fine.
Chas
- Original Message -
From: "stew...@g3ysx.org.uk"
To: "Paul Saffren N6HZ"
Cc:
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 6:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA; chars randomly omitted during Tx
There are several other KX3 Yahoo groups whose many members probably don't
even know that there IS a Sunday Elecraft net.
That'd be my first suggestion.
73, Charlie k3ICH
- Original Message -
From: "Esquer Dave"
To:
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 2:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft]
I know it would take a few more net control volunteers, but the Collins
Collectors Association net on 14.263, Sundays at 2000Z usually has at least
two net controls located at (more-or-less) opposite ends of the country.
They start with buy/sell/swap and then take check-ins by call area, startin
I tried to tap off the IF in the FT-736 using MPF-102 as a source follower.
It worked fine, but the bandwidth was too narrow to make it worth the
effort.
73, Charlie k3ICH
- Original Message -
From: "Gary Mohrlant"
To:
Sent: Friday, October 04, 2013 12:42 PM
Subject: [Elecraft]
What is most amazing about this thread is that two sides can state the exact
same thing, but find fault with and argue with the other.. (???)
It's bordering on comical.
73, Charlie k3ICH
- Original Message -
From: "Walter Underwood"
To: "Richard Fjeld"
Cc: "Elecraft Reflector"
S
I believe that figure of 3400 Hz is the AUDIO bandwidth which is equivalent
to an AM bandwidth twice that, or 6.8 kHz. If I am correct, then you can
most certainly take advantage of your 6 kHz AM filter which will limit your
broadcast audio bandwidth to 3.0 kHz. The 15 kHz filter will get you
Ur right, probably an auto-ranging Ammeter (???)
73, Chas
- Original Message -
From: "Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 2:23 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Current Drain When Off
Hi Jim - you must be misreading the meter by several decimal points
Personally, it is a small "price-to-pay" for not accidently running down my
internal batteries when carrying the packed radio.
You can even choose which two fingers you want to use too.
73, Charlie k3ICH
- Original Message -
From: "hessls"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 12:
I use the old wire-wrap wire for track repair on PC boards. It's perfect
and strips easily. Not sure if it's still available though. I can send a
hank if anybody needs some.
73, Charlie k3ICH
- Original Message -
From: "Dale Putnam"
To: "Art Bross" ;
Sent: Monday, November 11,
I remember seeing a chart somewhere that listed cable loss vs. SWR into an
open (or was it shorted?) coax. Just open or short one end, measure the
SWR, plug that value and the length into the chart to read the loss.
Admittedly, this would be difficult for a cable already installed, but it
wou
We should make a distinction between temperature controlled and
non-temperature controlled irons/guns. I have used a Weller TCP 40 watt
pencil iron with a wide 700 degree tip to solder ¼" brass bolts ! The big
Weller D550 guns (250/325 watt) are not temperature controlled but can make
heat a
It makes an extremely rugged and reliable connection. You could literally
support your entire body weight from the cable without pulling it out of
the connector.
Alan N1AL
I agree, try THAT with an "N" connector.
I have never concerned my self with the fact that the center insulation
m
My computer has a very special key that I had custom made for me at great
expense. It is labeled "DELETE". I find that I use it quite a lot which
makes it worth much more than I paid for it Obviously not very many people
have ordered this convenient option.
I can offer private instruction on
When comparing similar size cables or connectors, the one with the smaller
inner diameter will be the highest impedance.
73, Charlie k3ICH
- Original Message -
From: "George Danner"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 8:34 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 Loss of signal
Bill,
An
Does that mean they're interchangeable?
Chas
- Original Message -
From: "Brian Alsop"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 10:49 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 Loss of signal
Charlie,
Your information about BNC pin size diameter used to be true but not so
anymore.
These days t
Anybody been getting a rash of fake ad emails from a ".me" (dot me =
Montenegro) suffix site?
I get a couple every day, but they seem to be waning.
Chas
- Original Message -
From: "Michael Dobson"
To:
Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 9:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Important Docume
AND, if you find yourself with TOO much, you can always buy a pet OHMEATER.
Chas
- Original Message -
From: "WILLIAM DAVIS"
To: "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net"
Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 10:49 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 116, Issue 4
I always express power in
I'd take good old Jones Plugs any day over APP's, for all factors, current
rating, ease of use, reliability, cost AND re-usability.
Soldered connections (no crimps) and they have simple locking ears that are
easier to use than the Molex squeezer.
But then again, I'm a dinosaur wishing for a s
The only possible situation where the connection you describe would function
is when the INPUT SWR to your amp is not good. This is a quite common
method of matching HB amps where their input impedance isn't THAT bad and
the builder doesn't want to bother with a separate set of switched input
OK, I see APP crimpers available from $10 to over $500. How much would you
expect to pay for a "really good" crimp tool?
Not trying to be snarky, I just need an honest answer. Some people say
regular pliers will work, but I would think this isn't the best solution.
Any suggestion for a good
I've never tried noise cancelling headphones, so my one question is, does
anyone detect ANY effect to the desired audio? In other words, any
"Noise-Blanker" effects or coloration of the audio?
I would suppose that, since they're designed for music, the noise cancelling
function is transparent,
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