Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Non-Standard RS232 Interface

2007-08-29 Thread JT Croteau
On 8/29/07, David Ferrington, M0XDF [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So the K3 is a sexy radio? I'll go along with that! Whatever turns you (or the rig) on. All four Elecraft rigs are sexy. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] Why so many of these?

2007-08-29 Thread JT Croteau
rarely edit the subject before replying to messages in the digest they received. It's been going on since the beginning of reflectors and will continue til the end. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

[Elecraft] Just drilled K2 #6233

2007-08-28 Thread JT Croteau
) for feeding the computer when using digital modes. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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.): http

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Adjusting L34 with Spectrogram

2007-08-28 Thread JT Croteau
sees nothing. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Adjusting L34 with Spectrogram

2007-08-28 Thread JT Croteau
attempted to tune the filters yet as I am not yet finished construction. This is just initial adjustment of L34. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

Re: [Elecraft] any suggestions? cheap qrp xcvr kits

2007-08-27 Thread JT Croteau
+ series of monoband rigs are much better performers than these two. They have a 35-40 kHz VFO. Best bang for the buck at $55 delivered. http://www.smallwonderlabs.com/swl_swp.htm Also check out the SST from Wilderness Radio: http://www.fix.net/~jparker/wilderness/sst.htm -- JT Croteau, N1ESE

[Elecraft] K2 - Alignment/Test Part II

2007-08-27 Thread JT Croteau
something wrong with the PLL Reference Oscillator? Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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.): http

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Alignment/Test Part II

2007-08-27 Thread JT Croteau
is currently coiled up under the bench waiting for helpers to come over and get it in the air. The only antenna up at the moment here is an indoor 6-Meter dipole. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] K2 - Adjusting L34 with Spectrogram

2007-08-27 Thread JT Croteau
MHz and I have FL1 (1.50) selected per the recommendation of KE0Z. The -53 dB spike at ~1152 Hz is oddly interesting to me, is this normal? Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You

Re: [Elecraft] lousy audio ?

2007-08-25 Thread JT Croteau
Speaking of Speakers... Anyone have experience with the Sounds Sweet Speaker? This was supposedly designed for the purposes we are complaining about. http://www.soundssweet.com/ -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

Re: [Elecraft] lousy audio ?

2007-08-25 Thread JT Croteau
%20the%20K2.pdf I've been thinking about building one. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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.): http

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - RF choke identification

2007-08-23 Thread JT Croteau
the chokes. I feel your pain. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - C75 missing?

2007-08-22 Thread JT Croteau
On 8/22/07, sergio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: in building the k2, i found a spot for C75, but i don't see it referenced in the doco anywhere.. Sergio, On page 73 of the manual, there's an Uninstalled Components section. C75 is listed here as C75 (synthesizer area); supplied with K160RX. -- JT

[Elecraft] K2 - Confusing Chokes

2007-08-22 Thread JT Croteau
chokes. 2 - Does the color of the body matter? RFC4, RFC5, RFC8, RFC9, and RFC7 - Should all be green bodied but mine are tan bodied. Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] Questions for any K3 FTs

2007-08-21 Thread JT Croteau
from a TV with no repairs is pretty impressive. I leave my computers on all the time but I probably use them more frequently than most people. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

[Elecraft] K2 RF Board Part 1 - Setting AGC Threshold

2007-08-19 Thread JT Croteau
I am currently building K2 6233. Setting AGC Threshold - Manual states to turn R1 until pin 5 on U2 reads 3.8V. However, I can't get the voltage this high. When I turn R1, the voltage range is from 3.75V to 2.638V. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH

[Elecraft] K2 4 MHz Oscillator Calibration

2007-08-15 Thread JT Croteau
Anyone know if the frequency counter mode of the MFJ-259B is accurate enough to do the 4 MHz Oscillator Calibration of the K2? Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

[Elecraft] KFL1-2 Band Choices

2007-02-01 Thread JT Croteau
someone is telling me that this combination shouldn't have worked and that only 80 15 can be put on the same board. Could someone help clear this up for me? I am contemplating another K1 but use 40 80 meters almost exclusively and want this combination in the rig. Thanks and 72 -- JT Croteau

Re: [Elecraft] KFL1-2 Band Choices

2007-02-01 Thread JT Croteau
Don and Mike Thanks for confirming my initial thoughts. -- JT Croteau, W6FO/1 - Manchester, NH ___ 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] 2 Elecraft kits I've pondered

2006-08-28 Thread JT Croteau
Omni VI+ but it might be hard to do if you want 500W finals. ;-) -- JT Croteau - W6FO - Canton, GA ARS #2,147 | NoGA-QRP | SEDXC | SECC | ARRL ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

[Elecraft] Re: For Sale: K1 w/ ATU + 6 Bands + Accessories

2006-07-14 Thread JT Croteau
The K1 has been sold, thanks for the interest. - JT ___ 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.):

[Elecraft] Re: For Sale: K1 w/ ATU + 6 Bands + Accessories

2006-07-13 Thread JT Croteau
I'm reducing the price on this to $365.00 delivered via Priority Mail to the lower 48. Again, please reply direct if interested. - JT On 7/12/06, JT Croteau [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Selling my well loved K1 with four two band filter boards, ATU, and a few accessories. K1 #292 - 2 Band Model

[Elecraft] For Sale: K1 w/ ATU + 6 Bands + Accessories

2006-07-12 Thread JT Croteau
/1212/battery7qb.jpg Price: $400.00 shipped via USPS Priorit Mail to the lower 48. Payment via PayPal is preferred but I will also take a money order via the mail. Email direct to [EMAIL PROTECTED] if interested. I am selling to finance an ATS-3 and invest the remainder in another hobby. -- JT

[Elecraft] FS: K1 Station

2006-07-09 Thread JT Croteau
Selling my well loved K1 with a few accessories. K1 #292 - 2 Band Model recently aligned for the following filter boards 40/80 20/15 17/30 It will also come with a fourth filter board for 20/40. The K1 is in excellent working order and great physical shape. Elecraft mods include all updates

[Elecraft] FS: K1 20/40M Filter Board

2006-07-07 Thread JT Croteau
in the mail. Reply direct if interested. -- JT Croteau - W6FO - Canton, GA | K1 #292 ARS #2,147 | NoGA-QRP | SEDXC | ARRL ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change

Re: [QRP-L] What antenna should I build?

2006-06-13 Thread JT Croteau
? Thanks -- JT Croteau - W6FO - Canton, GA | K1 #292 ARS #2,147 | NoGA-QRP | SEDXC | ARRL __ QRP-L mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/qrp-l Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Elecraft] What antenna should I build?

2006-06-12 Thread JT Croteau
? Thanks -- JT Croteau - W6FO - Canton, GA | K1 #292 ARS #2,147 | NoGA-QRP | SEDXC | ARRL ___ 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.): http

[QRP-L] K1 Upgrade Pics

2006-06-05 Thread JT Croteau
of the ugly soldering on the RF board. The rig was not built by me and it looks like the original builder didn't use the best solder out there to assemble the rig. She works FB however though. -- JT Croteau - W6FO - Canton, GA | K1 #292 ARS #2,147 | NoGA-QRP | SEDXC | ARRL

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QSL cards

2006-06-05 Thread JT Croteau
I prefer doing my own QSL cards but WZ8P did the awesome cards for 3Y0X, if I ever needed some professional cards I'd email him first. http://www.qsl.net/wz8p/ -- JT Croteau - W6FO - Canton, GA | K1 #292 ARS #2,147 | NoGA-QRP | SEDXC | ARRL

Re: [Elecraft] RE: K1 Upgrade Pics

2006-06-05 Thread JT Croteau
in a few places against the pc board. Yeah Steve, there's been a few unsoldered pins I've found so far. It's surprising the rig works as well as it does. heh. -- JT Croteau - W6FO - Canton, GA | K1 #292 ARS #2,147 | NoGA-QRP | SEDXC | ARRL ___ Elecraft

[QRP-L] Re: [Elecraft] Appalachian Trail backpacking results

2006-06-04 Thread JT Croteau
fun. Hats off to K0RU for his assistance. -- JT Croteau - W6FO - Canton, GA | K1 #292 ARS #2,147 | NoGA-QRP | SEDXC | ARRL __ QRP-L mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/qrp-l Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] K1 tx alignment: cannot hear sidetone or monitor tone

2006-06-02 Thread JT Croteau
. When the TX offset adjustment is complete, remove the OFS jumper and the 47k to 100k resistor from Q11. -- JT Croteau - W6FO - Canton, GA | K1 #292 ARS #2,147 | NoGA-QRP | SEDXC | ARRL ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] FS: NORCAL Paddles

2006-05-26 Thread JT Croteau
Damn, I just bought a Bulldog.. I knew I should have waited. heh. - JT On 5/26/06, NZ8J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: FS: 2 NORCAL (K8FF design) iambic paddles. One is unbuilt and the other built. $49.00 EACH shipped. Email for more info if needed. Thanks Tim

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Products

2006-05-24 Thread JT Croteau
Speaking of test equipment, I'd like to see Elecraft come out with a real QRP watt meter at a decent price. Something small that can be taken to the field and can read 1 mW up to 20W. The OHR QRP watt meter is nice but too big for the trail and a bit on the expensive side IMO. I think a watt

[Elecraft] Proud new owner of K1 #292

2006-05-24 Thread JT Croteau
I am officially the proud new owner of K1-2 Serial #292 with KAT1 and 40/20 meters purchased from K5MO. Very smooth transaction with John, very reputable guy to deal with. I also have parts on order from Elecraft to add a couple more band modules. The K1 was designed as a 2-band rig and I plan

[Elecraft] Questions about my new K1 #292

2006-05-24 Thread JT Croteau
On 5/24/06, JT Croteau [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As this is a pretty low serial number, I'm off to crack open the K1 and see if the updates and latest firmwares have been applied. Well, I definitely have a Rev. D K1-2 and K1FIL2. MCU Firmware is 1.09E and I'm now trying to determine if K1UPKT

[Elecraft] What size DC Power Plug for K1

2006-05-24 Thread JT Croteau
My K1 did not come with the original DC Power Plug. I see in the parts list that J4 is 2.1mm in size. The local Radio Shack has two with an ID of 2.1mm - one they call a Size M and the other is a Size K. Anyone have a clue as to which would be the better gamble to try so I don't have to buy

Re: [Elecraft] What size DC Power Plug for K1

2006-05-24 Thread JT Croteau
On 5/24/06, Robert Tellefsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The K1 is small enough you can take it to the store to try them both. I'll just order one from Elecraft. Tom Hammond says to avoid the RS ones as they have the hot (inner) contact extending out just barely past the end of the insulation,

Re: [Elecraft] Who is P40A?

2006-05-23 Thread JT Croteau
Keith, according to qrz.com, P40A is the Aruba QTH of KK9A John Bayne. P40N is a Dutchman by the name of Michale Noertemann. Both have email addresses, try emailing them and see if you are in their logs. - JT On 5/23/06, Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Last night on 40 meters, there

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Pin available online. How many want a K1?

2006-05-22 Thread JT Croteau
I want a K1 pin! 72 de JT, W6FO ___ 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.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] K1 Band Choices

2006-05-18 Thread JT Croteau
I have a used K1-2 on the way, my first Elecraft rig, that is currently configured for 40/20. Although two of these are my favorite bands, a couple are missing and I'm having a tough time deciding what to put under the hood as standard. At home, my single antenna is optimized for 80M 40M and

[Elecraft] K1 Band Choices

2006-05-18 Thread JT Croteau
On 5/18/06, Ron Pfeiffer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe the newer 4-band module does not support 80 meters. That is only avail on the 2-band module. From what I have read in the archives, you can put 80M on a 4-band module but, because of component sharing, you'd loose the 4th band and

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Band Choices

2006-05-18 Thread JT Croteau
On 5/18/06, Daniel Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: but it looks like you are actually trying to avoid contests all together... Not really, but I am trying to avoid the big contests when all the kilowatt klowns come out of the woodwork. I love the QRP contests and various QRP fox hunts.

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Band Choices

2006-05-18 Thread JT Croteau
Mike, thanks for the comments. But I am still a bit confused. Would an 80/40/30 combo work on a KFL1-4 board? Thanks - JT On 5/18/06, Mike Morrow [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: W6FO wrote: Possible band combos on KFL1-4: 40-m, 30-m, 20-m, 17-m 40-m, 30-m, 20-m, 15-m Add the following: 40m,

Fwd: [Elecraft] K1 Band Choices

2006-05-18 Thread JT Croteau
Another option I am thinking about is multiple 2-band boards. Keep the 40/20 and add a 40/30 and an 80/40. This way, I will have my primary band, 40M, available at all times and switch in 20, 30, or 80 as the need or propogation warrants. 73, JT - W6FO - Canton, GA

Re: Fwd: [Elecraft] K1 Band Choices

2006-05-18 Thread JT Croteau
On 5/18/06, Mike Morrow [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The downside to having the same band, in this case 40m, on multiple filter boards, is that only ONE frequency display calibration factor per each HF ham band can stored by the front panel MPU. Sheesh, I can't win for losing on this. Heh.

[Elecraft] Travel Headphones for K1

2006-05-17 Thread JT Croteau
I'm certain this has been covered before on the reflector, please excuse the bandwidth. However, I have my first K1 on the way, used from K5MO, and I'd like to know what folks are using for headphones when travelling with their K1? 73, JT - W6FO - Canton, GA

[Elecraft] Am I crazy?

2006-05-14 Thread JT Croteau
Am I crazy? Well, if you ask my YL she'd emphatically say YES. But here's what I am debating: My only rig at the moment is a Ten-Tec Paragon which is a mighty fine HF Transceiver. I spend the majority of my time on 80, 40, and 20 phone. However, I am thinking about selling it to finance the

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