Toby:
For what it may be worth... I saved a LOT of time running this sequence by
performing ALL of the 5W calibrations at one time... leaving the power set
to 5W and running through each band... then, resetting power to 50W and
running through each band again.
MUCH FASTER than having the jump
Art:
Most (maybe some) marine radio shops regularly use white RG-58 and
RG-8X sized coaxes.
73,
Tom N0SS
At 17:50 11/12/2007, you wrote:
Greetings,
Can anyone recommend a WHITE coax for antenna lead of about 40-50' ? My XYL
is very fussy about wires showing and black sticks out like
Hi Julian:
You might have saved a bit of time if you had found this page:
http://www.g4ilo.com/k2_headset.html , Chris. Mine works fine with
VOX, though I'm not a big fan of phone either.
Once you get your K3, and try to silky-smooth VOX _it_ offers, you
might change your mind.
I'm (still)
Hi Bob:
I understand that Elecraft transceivers to date have really been a CW ops
dream, which leads me to the following question re the K3: Will phone (SSB)
operators find this rig as wonderful with regard to voice as CW operators do
with CW?
Just finished operating in the SS Phone... NOT my
Hi Ron:
I HEARD(!) only two (2) stations on 40M last night... KT5X (NM) and KT5E (CO).
I called for check-ins from 0300Z thru 0310Z and those (two) were the
ONLY signals I heard a peep from... usually, I can hear MUCH more
than that.. guess the propagation gods weren't looking down on us
Hi Folks:
Last night's propagation left a bit to be desired... actually, it
left a WHOLE LOT to be desired...! Here's the dreary report...
ECN 20M 12/18/2006
N0SS TOM MOK2/1000008
K6DGW FRED CAK2/1004298
AC7AC RON ORK2
Hi Ken:
Had been regularly communicating with Don Brown KD5NDB for a while
on a solar project.
Haven't received any response from my latest two e-mails on Dec 9th
or the 13th.
Hope all is OK. Dose anyone know if there's a problem?
Don IS OK!!! I spoke with him a week or so ago,
Robert Johansen wrote:
I found an interesting article on the internet regarding Lead free
solder:
http://www.jgpp.com/projects/lead_free_soldering/03_27_02_presentations/bmamsg.pdf
For those who visit this document, the Lead-Free Solder tests begin
on page 10 of this document.
73,
Tom
Hi Leigh:
The img link to your email address at the bottom is broken.
Perhaps that's on purpose...
Yeah... it's on purpose. Folks can SEE the address, but the spammers can't
just come in and steal it because it's an image, not text.
BTW, do you sell the boards for your designs? I'd like
Hi Leigh:
Despite my tightening the screw on the GND lug with needle-nose, it was
loose after I soldered it. I don't know if it will get loose again.
Perhaps I have the washer in the wrong place.
For what it may be worth, I used a flat washer on BOTH sides of the plastic
case (up against
of this K2
(Basic) External T-R Relay Key Kit.
This link is also available on the Elecraft web site at:
http://www.elecraft.com/order_form_parts.htm#
drop down to K2 PARTS AND MOD KITS, and then you'll find it at the
bottom of that specific listing.
73,
Tom HammondN0SS
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And, if you have the parts, I _do_ offer bare PC
boards for the kit for $6 (USD) ppd to your (US)
mailbox... $7 (USD) to DX addresses.
73,
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At 08:05 AM 1/2/2007, Siu Johnny wrote:
Hi Group,
I have recently upgraded my amplifier keying
with Tom's kit. In the past, Elecraft also
,
it will NOT (directly) key some of the older amp T-R lines which
offered negative voltages.
73,
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Hi Folks:
Both 20M and 40M were 'difficult' at best last night... at lease from
the midwest.
However, I must say that Mark, W7/G3XYS, with his KX1, had by far THE
BEST signal into mid-Missouri on 20M last night.
Of course, I realize it's just propagation, but I did want mention
his great
EVERYONE WHO BUILDS A NEW ELECRAFT KIT SHOULD READ THIS APPLICATION NOTE!!!
It deals with the fact that Elecraft appears to have bitten the
bullet and substituted heavier-duty (and slightly larger) RFCs for
many of the sub-mini RFCs used in their kits. The end product will be
fewer damaged
Hi Ron (and Bernie)
At 05:53 PM 1/9/2007, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
I hope Bernie takes you up on it, Gregg! I'd love to see one of the 'anemic'
units myself.
One of the people who has worked on one (I think he might own it) is Tom,
N0SS, but I never heard if he found a solution.
Yes, I did
Greetings:
You may have read my posting (yesterday) regarding the Special Event
Station (W9C) which will be in operation to commemorate the 90th
Anniversary of the first transcontinental passing of a formal message
via radio. More info available at:
Hi Kevin:
Another fun week. At least I was able to get on the air a number of
times. Plus today: I'd been searching for W9C and finally got them on 40
meters.
Sunday morning, I was about 10 feet away when you worked Bryan
(W0ESE), the operator at W9C. UNfortunately, I didn't know you'd
Hi Geoff:
Of course, DX is welcome to QNI ANY TIME!!!
Cheers,
Tom
At 08:27 AM 2/6/2007, Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy wrote:
Kevin KD5ONS wrote:
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for February 4th 5th, 2007
However, some of the new procedure worked. Hail signs made it
easy to
this helps.
73,
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Chuck:
Try:
http://www.elecraft.com/Apps/Builder's%20Alert%20New%20K2%20Speaker%20Jack%20Rev%20A.pdf
The link (for some odd reason) failed to be properly highlighted in
the original posting from Brian Broggie.
73,
Tom N0SS
At 12:44 PM 2/13/2007, you wrote:
Is anyone else having trouble
several locals looking to purchase dummy loads for
themselves and this site would be the perfect source. They are great
lil dummy loads, and even better when the price is considered.
If you happen to have the link, or know if it, please forward it to me.
Thanks for your time.
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
Thanks to a number(!) of folks who provided the exact link I was looking for...
http://ridgeequipment.com/store/dummyloads.html
The specific dummy loads I was inquiring about were their models 1983
(15W), 1973 (they show 75W, CelWave sez 65W), AND 2308 (200w, CelWave
sez 150w).
The prices
a few
days, the connection will build up a thin layer of oxidation which
acts as an insulator and then only allows the connection to appear to
work correctly following a bit of 'agitation' (movement, or other
jolt to cause the oxidation to be broken for a short time).
Good luck,
Tom Hammond
Heath, if I recall, used to ID some devices by SIZE, specifically a
scale-drawn illustration you could lay the suspect component against.
Might work in this case, esp. since Elecraft used several different
SIZES of RFC in their kits... if all the same color, and possibly the
same color
thing to
contact the heat... bare copper conducts heat MUCH more quickly than
trying to 'force' the heat thru a layer of enamel.
Good luck,
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the TINNED part of the wire into
the plated-thru hole while NOT pulling in any UNTINNED part of the lead.
Hope this helps a bit.
73,
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At 11:18 AM 3/10/2007, Peter wrote:
Hi
A small audio amp. and you have fixed audio level at the back.
http://www.pi4cc.nl/personal/pc2a/k2/
Peter
PC2A
Tony Lyon schreef:
Jamie,
Thanks Being able to connect to the J5 connector looks like it
will do the trick
that it must have some characteristic that the KNB2
doesn't like, or can't cope with, so the noise remains... but in
general, the KNB2 works very well... FOR ME anyway!
73,
Tom HammondN0SS
At 07:44 PM 3/10/2007, you wrote:
I have come into possession of a K2/100 with the DSP filter (KDSP2
Hi Bob:
I wonder if those that see no results from the KNB2 have forgotten
to remove a jumper or something?
I could not operate without the KNB2.
I have line noise that runs 20 dB over s9 at my location on 80
meters (almost as bad on 60, 40, 30, and 20) without the KNB2.
Operations of any
. But you'll have to get info
from someone else. I've never had an opportunity to use a real
spectrum analyzer in that use.
73,
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a total of about 220' for each run.
This having been said, and for only a 50-foot run, used on HF, I'd by
lying if I said that you'd notice ANY substantive benefit from
switching from what you now have to Bury-Flex.
Good luck,
Tom HammondN0SS
sensitivity a bit low on 20M and
above. Generally sensitivity is more than adequate between 160M and
30M without the preamp.
Cheers,
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the DSP works on SSB.
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Tom:
Can you still use the plain audio CW filters once you install the
DSP? This DSP is extremely flexible and I can't image that each
person couldn't get some
settings that will be useful to them, although it may take some time.
You can have only one (1) audio filter installed at a time,
Nick:
Thanks for replies to my problem with filters - now sorted and I can
hear the same signal on all filter settings!
Got watts coming out the back but no QSOs - I find that the transmit
freq is more than 1 KHz lower than receive (which is about 2 KHz
lower than the digital display. Can't
Tom:
Most certainly you CAN use the XFIL and DSP in tandem!!! Works nicely.
73,
Tom HammondN0SS
At 05:09 PM 3/29/2007, you wrote:
That is actually what I meant. I am very happy with the crystal
filters. I want
the option of using them OR the DSP. I already know I like the
crystal
plugs (and thus the weight) has allowed me to retain
all of the original jacks in my K2, and K1, since 1998.
Just my personal opinion... YMMV.
Cheers,
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the
alignment on 15M and above, but they should be wrong if you are
performing the alignment on bands below 15M. The recommended band for
performing CAL FIL is 40M.
Ah the joys of a rig you can actually work on, heheheh.
Hope this helps. If not gimme a SHOUT!
73,
Tom HammondN0SS
Sam:
Then I read on page 9 and it says *if* the BFO is on the wrong
side, (which the DAC readings would seem to indicate), one or more
filter setting would show a shift of the center freq and be more than 200hz
*correction that was meant to say 20 hz off*
off. All the filter settings are
and the BOTTOM (between the PC board
and the heatsink) of the heatsink.
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jack (should be enough for the K2 to hear the xtal calib. Still a
source of accurate 10MHz signal.
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Kevin:
I forgot... I should be back home on Saturday night... should be able
to TRY to call the Net on Sunday, unless something unforeseen comes up.
So I'll PLAN on being available for both nets.
I don't think I can do as well as you, but I'll give it a shot...
maybe some of the folks out
Hi Lee:
Lee Buller (K0WA) wrote:
OK Here is the real question.
How did you keep the K3 a secret? Lots of guys working on the
K3 project plus the testers. How did you keep the secret?
Oh... mostly threats of having Vinnie (or Lisa) come over and
break our kneecaps...!
73,
Tom
Hi Folks:
Conditions were a bit less than optimal tonight, but we did manage to
find and pull out a few folks on each net tonight... not nearly as
cleanly done as when Kevin calls it though.
MANY thanks to those who helped relay in those stations who couldn't
hear or or whom I couldn't
Rick:
A while back (well, several DAYS ago) I seem to recall seeing Wayne
comment that his take on 'build time' was between 6 and 8 hours.
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
At 09:03 AM 5/1/2007, you wrote:
As owner of K2 No. 2005 I look forward to owning a K3 some time in
the future. Nice job
Tom:
Ya think we could get a TIVO backup in the K3?
It's there... if I recall, I think the K3 offers 30-seconds of RX
audio playback... maybe longer.
73,
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Folks:
Just received a note from Roger, WA7BOC, who thinks he might have had
problems with a prior attempt to post the results of the EQP
(Elecraft QSO Party) to the reflector. I (personally) saw them, but
they were formatted for a proportional font and were pretty
unreadable in my
Don Wilhelm wrote, regarding USB to Serial Adapters:
Yes, there are a lot of USB adapters on the market at a wide variety
of prices, but it seems not all are equal. Review the number of
questions related to 'will adapter XXX work with YYY'. With the
offering by Elecraft, there can be no
MY 'other-other' rig (TS-950SD) _DEFINITELY IS_ for sale! Though my
'other' rig (K2) will remain with me for YEARS!.
73,
Tom N0SS
At 01:28 PM 5/21/2007, Toby Deinhardt wrote:
My other rig is... For Sale.
My other rig is not for sale and my other, other rig is also not for
sale. Poor
BEFORE you have to torque things down.
Of course, you'll have to supply your own (4) long screws, but it's
certainly worth the effort.
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
At 10:25 PM 5/24/2007, you wrote:
Hello All,
Progress temporarily halted by (who would ever guess)
a tilt bail. Somehow I've gone from
Jimmy:
There's truly NO REASON to let the bail 'buffalo' you into not installing it.
While it is a bit more tedious to accomplish, it should certainly NOT
keep you from installing and using it.
Did you read my recent post regarding using slightly longer screws
for the initial installation
I just (less than a month ago) completed building K2 #6098 for a friend.
I found that (for both pads) I'd managed to remove the backing paper
AND the adhesive at the SAME TIME!!! Adhesive remained on the
backing paper!!! Couldn't get it to walk back to the pad... tried
offering it food, but
TO
the tip.. as long as they're long enough to reach into spots
where you need to solder.
I have found the 900M-T-I (above) to work quite nicely for the
relatively small amount of SMD work I have undertaken. Nice fine
point, and easy to get in/out of the work... so far anyway.
73,
Tom Hammond
At 02:31 06/08/2007, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
A few people have asked me what a 'Conker' is, see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conker
Here in 'the colonies', we call them buckeyes!
As a child, I used to collect them... for some odd reason. Had
several trees in the back yard.
73,
Tom
Interesting assessment!
Just received this from a friend who knew that I (and many others)
used Anderson Power Pole connectors quite a bit.
Forewarned is forearmed! Take this FWIW.
73,
Tom N0SS
Subject: [Boatanchors] Anderson Power Pole connectors...
Just a WARNING!
Do not try
Hi Martin:
At 07:57 06/12/2007, Don Wilhelm wrote:
I would strongly suggest using the 8R signal instead - when inverted
it is the same as the signal from the KPA100 ext amp keying
interface or the Amp Keying interface for the base K2 that is
offered by Tom N0SS.
See:
. In fact, we have a LOT more CW ops than SSB ops... go figger.
But come visit us at a Club meeting... we'll be even more friendly then.
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
At 09:57 06/13/2007, Jason Milldrum wrote:
Kevin,
I'm in Aloha, so you can sign me up when you get your group
together. I have
that many FD operations have GOTA operations, I expect that we
are not the only ones welcoming beginners.
73,
Steve
At 12:33 PM 6/13/2007, Tom Hammond wrote:
Hi Jason, et al:
For what it's worth, and generally UNfortunately for all concerned,
Field Day is probably the very WORST TIME
an interest in the newcomers.
73,
Steve
AA4AK
At 06:36 PM 6/13/2007, Tom Hammond wrote:
Hi Steve:
I didn't mean that we don't welcome beginners, just that, with all
the hassle of FD, it's sometimes pretty easy to become preoccupied
with other things and to give the impression of being disinterested
one of these supplies and have been quite pleased with its performance.
73,
Tom HammondN0SS
At 09:47 PM 5/9/2006, Ken Alexander wrote:
I'm planning a short DXpedition to a 220V country.
Does anyone know of a quiet switching power supply
that would run on 120V 60Hz and on 220V 50Hz?
I'm
Ken:
Just posted to my web site an updated PDF for the Samlex SEC 1223,
showing the 120VAC to 220VAC jumper location:
http://www.n0ss.net/samlex_1223.pdf
And the additional RFI reduction mods (if required) are:
http://n0ss.net/samlex_1223_rfi_mods_from_zl2df.pdf
73,
Tom N0SS
Going to Dayton this year?
Looking for Elecraft?
You can find a AMP to the Elecraft booths at:
www.n0ss.net/elecraft_at_dayton.pdf
NOTE: The spaces in the link above are UNDERSCORES, NOT blanks.
73,
Tom N0SS
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Hi Van:
N0SS wrote:
Going to Dayton this year?
Looking for Elecraft?
You can find a AMP to the Elecraft booths at:
www.n0ss.net/elecraft_at_dayton.pdf
NOTE: The spaces in the link above are UNDERSCORES, NOT blanks.
Van wrote:
Heh heh, AMP --Freudian slip, Tom
Whoops!
Nah...
/kpa100_40m_parasitic_circumvention.pdf
I hope this helps some users.
We now have some successful 'experience' reports from other users,
about a dozen to date) which indicates that this small change seems
to be effective.
73,
Tom HammondN0SS
at the same time and still control the amp
with EITHER rig. That feature alone, will make the amp quite desirable.
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
At 10:48 AM 5/22/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The reasons amps seem expensive:
1) They use expensive parts if bought new. Manufacturers
can't/won't/don't use
It'll also match a 4:1 SWR at 1000 Watts.
73,
Tom N0SS
At 06:04 PM 5/22/2006, Earl W Cunningham wrote:
Lou wrote:
...but the Elecraft will only match 3:1 at 1500 watts, not a lot of
room.
==
It means a lot when you consider that the Alpha and Acom amps fault at
2:1.
73, de Earl,
the beat note of the carrier, then adjust R1 on the KSB2 board for
minimum received signal in the monitor RX.
73,
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Hi Charlie:
Unfortunately these ate not cylindrical-bodied connectors. So the
thin-wall brass tubing won't work here... too bad, too... that method
works GREAT on many MOLEX-type connectors... I usually salvage old
telescoping transistor radio antennas for that specific use.
Fortunately,
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support file attachments, I'm sending you
some blown-up images of the parts of the PC board in question.
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telescoping fiberglas poles, please either post them to the reflector
(preferred) or drop a note to me direct.
Hope to order something yet this coming week.
Thansk,
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Just went to www.5stores.com and ordered two (2) 31' Jackite
Orange Fiberglas poles for $42.95 each, plus $13.25 UPS Ground shipping.
Not a bad price.
Thanks to all for your prompt replies.
73,
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have been distributed to ARES and emergency preparedness groups
throughout the state. A VERY worthwhile project.
There are also companies (www.tmascto.com, for example) which sell
NEW hot poles. But the price is fairly significant.
Good luck,
Tom HammondN0SS
luck...! STICK WITH YOUR CW!!! NEVER GIVE UP! It'll be too
much fun in the end.
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board only, contact me, otherwise, contact Ed directly at:
Ed Breneiser [EMAIL PROTECTED]
73,
Tom HammondN0SS
At 08:10 AM 7/1/2006, Matt Osborn wrote:
I bought the board from Tom Hammond (N0SS). Tom also provides a parts
list, assembly instructions, pictures, etc. as well as encouragement
Ray:
Tom,
Your 20m beam has great front to back ratio (or maybe front to side,
or whatever). Your sig here was well over S-9 at max and barely
audible at min. So you'll be glad to know it's still functioning as
a beam, and not as a top-loaded piece of coax or somthing.
Many thanks for the
installation. Elecraft is usually good to respond within 24 hours of
receipt of your request.
The inventory can be performed on a per-bag basis, so you don't get
things mixed up and possibly out of order.
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
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My DIRECT reply to you was rejected. See below:
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because of the
Hi Roy:
I believe Ed Breneiser, WA3WSJ [EMAIL PROTECTED], still offers
the complete kits.
I still offer the boards (alone), $6 ppd stateside/$7 DX, and you
provide your own parts.
73,
Tom HammondN0SS
At 11:09 AM 8/23/2006, you wrote:
Are tuning indicator kits for the K2 available
the KNB2 and then stepped thru the
two available modes.
The file is ZIPped because it's really a 2MB WAV file. SO you'll have
to UNZIP it before you run it.
Enjoy!
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
At 02:58 PM 8/27/2006, AA5CK wrote:
If you have any doubts whether your K2NB can handle pulse type noise
'informed' source.
Suggestions are welcome.
Thanks,
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Tom N0SS wrote:
Folks:
Just received a query from a friend, asking how to VISUALLY identify
a NPO/C0G ceramic capacitor if it's in your junkbox.
I've heard that NPOs should have a colored band along their top
edge, but I've not been able to confirm this via any published info,
of from
At 07:55 AM 9/5/2006, F5vjc wrote:
On the subject of Anderson powerpoles, the only ones I see on Ebay are
45A are these compatible with the lower power ones too?
YES... the CONTACTs on all three sizes (15A, 30A, 45A) are all the
SAME SIZE... only the size of the wire insertion area is
The 45A CAN be soldered AFTER they've been crimped over the wire.
Tom
At 09:01 AM 9/5/2006, Mark Bayern wrote:
On 9/5/06, Rajiv Dewan, N2RD [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
15A, 30A, and 45A will all mate together. The only difference is in
the ferrule that accepts the wire.
I've been told the 45A
.
Unfortunately, I'm not set up to use Spectrogram to align the filters.
What are the problems to setting up TO use it?
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
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. With that combination (and the docs), you can realign the filters
in a matter of a few minutes.
Spectrogram v5.1.7 (shareware), and the docs are available at www.n0ss.net
73,
Tom HammondN0SS
At 07:39 PM 9/18/2006, John Wiener wrote:
Hi,
I have an odd question for the group.
As hams age
Arie:
Tested the noisblanker rubbing a screwdriver across the first RF amp
Q21. Yep, makes a difference. Now waiting for a nice thunderstorm or some
static rain :-)
Don't expect ANY help with atmospheric noises such as that which
comes from lightning and thunderstorms.
The NB (as with
there... G
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Lee:
I am progressing on my K2 project, I just finished the steps on page
57 that had me solder several components to the bottom side of the
RF board. My problem is getting my cutters into some of the tight
places on the top of the board. I thought the hard part was over when
I finished
Bob:
Is a dimensioned drawing available for the K2 heatsink back/bottom panel
regarding the centers of each connector?
This would make it much easier for us to add our modifications to the K2.
Back panel room is quite cramped and new holes must avoid internal parts,
pieces and fiddley bits.
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If you wish to order a kit, please remit to:
Tom Hammond
5417 Scruggs Stn Rd
Lohman MO 65053
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Hi Carter:
I want to be able to do computer-generated CW on my K2, using software such as
DX4WIN and WriteLog. The circuit that works on my wife's Yaesu
FT1000 MP Mark V does not work on her Yaesu FT920, which makes me
think it isn't going to work on the K2, either, because both require
a
Anyone looking for a 'spooky' QSO over Halloween might keep their
ears peeled for W0O, operating from Frankenstein Missouri USA, and
operated by members of the MID-MO ARC (Jefferson City MO).
Our tentative operating frequencies are:
3.535 - 3.545
7.035 - 7.045
10.113
14.035 - 14.045
21.035 -
of signals... that's sometimes ME.
Good luck,
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
At 10:53 AM 11/1/2006, Craig D. Smith wrote:
I'm wondering how many other Elecrafters will be in the CW SS contest this
coming weekend? Would be interested in hearing about your plans, including
Elecraft rig, power level
Cathy:
For future possible adjustments... REMOVE the pot and reinstall it on
the SOLDER SIDE of the PC board... then it'll be on top where you can
easily access it! Saves a LOT OF HASSLE! And it's a SIMPLE one-time
task to perform.
If you do a lot of voltage adjustment (though few of us
in calling many hundreds of Hz off-freq. Few were
missed as a result... MANY would have been missed
had I used the 400 Hz filter most of the time.
73, Tom Hammond N0SS
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Contest Dates : 04-Nov-06, 05-Nov-06, 06-Nov-06
Callsign Used : N0SS
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Hi Folks:
I had a 'biological emergency' which required me to be away from the
shack for the first 15 minutes of the ECN 40M net. By the time I did
manage to get into the shack... all was deathly quiet!
I called ECN ? several times and only (eventually) got a reply
from Mike, W3MC, who
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