Re: [Elecraft] SMD-based kits

2005-04-20 Thread Jim Brown
second harmonic generators. The normal setting of the warmth control is at around 3-5%. Jim Brown K9YC ___ 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] OT: Longwave Broadcast In Europe

2005-04-21 Thread Jim Brown
with this discussion. Thanks, Jim Brown K9YC ___ 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: http

[Elecraft] Long Wave Transmitters

2005-04-24 Thread Jim Brown
that lists time standard transmitters: http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~mgk25/lf-clocks.html Any further comments will be appreciated, but because this discussion is pretty far off topic, please reply directly to me, not to the list. Thanks again, Jim Brown K9YC

[Elecraft] Re: KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out

2005-04-26 Thread Jim Harris
. It will be interesting to see how all this will play out over the next 2-3 years. I really enjoy my K2. But, this gives me a desire to pause and see what happens. Jim, AB0UK K2, S/N 4787 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection

Re: [Elecraft] Favorite K2 Remote Program?

2005-04-27 Thread Jim Brown
supports K2, and is quite well respected. I have not used it. If you want to work contests, Writelog works quite well with the K2 serial interface. Jim Brown K9YC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

Re: [Elecraft] RigBlaster/K2 PSK31/PropNet^31

2005-04-27 Thread Jim Brown
to the shell of the DB9 connectors at both ends (the computer end and the K2 end), and NOT to pin 5. Before I made this change, my computer would lock up at 10 watts. Now I can use the K2 drive my Titan at 1 kW with no problem. Jim Brown K9YC

[Elecraft] Any K1's or KX1's in West Michigan?

2005-04-28 Thread Jim Dolson
Are there any West Michigan hams on the list who own either a K1 or KX1? I'm considering buying one or the other at Dayton this year but would like to see one in person before the hamfest weekend. I'm in Zeeland (20 miles west of Grand Rapids). Thanks, Jim wb8zbd

RE: [Elecraft] Any K1's or KX1's in West Michigan?

2005-04-29 Thread Jim Dolson
risk of taking a loss on it. That will help with my decision. Thanks, Jim wb8zbd -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Wruble Sent: Friday, April 29, 2005 9:09 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Any K1's or KX1's

[Elecraft] Audio Volume

2005-04-29 Thread Jim Harris
email replys are fine. Thanks and have a great day! Jim, AB0UK K2, SN 4787 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Audio Volume

2005-04-29 Thread Jim Brown
On Fri, 29 Apr 2005 07:54:22 -0700 (PDT), Jim Harris wrote: As has been mentioned by other on this forum previously my K2 also seems to be in need of a boost in overall audio volume. As an audio professional and long time ham, I would do three things. 1) Look carefully through the audio chain

[Elecraft] Swing Arm Magnifier

2005-05-05 Thread Jim Harris
then. That was 20 years+ ago and I still read color codes without conscious thought.guess like some folks read CW. Have a great day! Jim, AB0UK Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour: http://tour.mail.yahoo.com/mailtour.html

[Elecraft] Just ordered my second K2

2005-05-08 Thread Jim W7RY
Well I just placed my order for my 2nd K2. I sold my 1st one several years ago. I'm looking forward to building my second K2! 73 Jim W7RY ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

RE: [Elecraft] K2: Erratic action of the Hand Key Autodetect function

2005-05-09 Thread Jim Sheldon
. Jim - W0EB -Original Message- From: Tom Hammond [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 09, 2005 8:37 AM To: Jim Sheldon Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2: Erratic action of the Hand Key Autodetect function Hi Jim: Of course, the HARD-WIRED way to fix the problem should

RE: [Elecraft] K2: Erratic action of the Hand Key Autodetect function

2005-05-09 Thread Jim Sheldon
Picked up a couple of 5711's from our local surplus electronics dealer. They appear to do the trick - hasn't glitched once since I switched out the 4148 (914) diodes. Jim -Original Message- From: Tom Hammond [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 09, 2005 4:15 PM To: [EMAIL

Re: [Elecraft] BC-radio?

2005-05-10 Thread Jim Brown
and Universal sell them, and I've seen them cheaper elsewhere. Jim Brown K9YC ___ 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/Writelog computer interface

2005-05-11 Thread Jim Brown
pair for pin 3, and one pair for pin 4. 2) Connect the shield to the shell of the DB9 on each end, NOT to pin 5 of the DB9. I don't make any connection to the pin 5's -- I connect signal returns to the shell of the DB9's too. Jim Brown K9YC

Re: [Elecraft] Off topic: beginner kit recommendations?

2005-05-11 Thread Jim W7RY
They just look like a re-seller of Ramsey kits: http://www.ramseyelectronics.com/ 73 Jim W7RY RamAt 12:42 PM 5/11/2005, David Toepfer wrote: NOTE: they have an amateur radio kist section too (http://www.hobbytron.com/amateur_index.html) dt . --- David Toepfer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [Elecraft] K2/Writelog computer interface

2005-05-11 Thread Jim W7RY
. I've won many a RTTY contest with it. 73 Jim W7RY At 12:46 PM 5/11/2005, Jack Brindle wrote: Guys, Jim is correct. A PC running windows and most contest/ham programs will key the K2 (or any other CW-capable rig) very nicely. But only if the computer is fast enough to handle all its tasks

Re: [Elecraft] K2/Writelog interface

2005-05-11 Thread Jim W7RY
resistance to key the K2. They are $3.98 at Radio Shack. Unless I have missed a turn in the road here. 73 Jim W7RY At 03:44 PM 5/11/2005, Andy Bullington wrote: Thanks to everyone who spoke on this topic. I really appreciate the help. Looks like I'll either have to break down and build

Re: [Elecraft] Just ordered my second K2

2005-05-11 Thread Jim W7RY
Well my new K2 just arrived. Serial number 4914. It's off to the work shop to assemble the XG-1 and the N-Gen first! Then onto the K2! 72/73 Jim W7RY K2 S/N 4914 At 10:41 PM 5/8/2005, Jim W7RY wrote: Well I just placed my order for my 2nd K2. I sold my 1st one several years ago. I'm

Re: [Elecraft] K2/Writelog interface

2005-05-11 Thread Jim Brown
On Wed, 11 May 2005 16:27:16 -0700, Jim W7RY wrote: Why would you need to do that? Just make up a simple transistor switch from one of the comm ports and hook it to the CW key input jack of the K2. Writelog will work just fine running the K2 in break in mode.. Or even full break in mode. Drive

Re: [Elecraft] Tuner efficiency question

2005-05-13 Thread Jim W7RY
Wow... This chap has quite a setup! And he's very talented! Take a look at some of those construction projects! Very nice indeed! 73 Jim W7RY At 01:21 PM 5/13/2005, Stephen W. Kercel wrote: Stuart It was a year or two back that I saw them. It may well be the case that they are discontinued

RE: [Elecraft] Tuner efficiency question

2005-05-13 Thread Jim W7RY
There is a fellow here in the NW that builds link coupled tuners. Pat Buller, W7RQT. They are quite well made and look great. His email is shown on www.qrz.com 73 Jim W7RY ConAt 09:30 AM 5/13/2005, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ... Contrary to popular belief, balun loss is not the largest

Re: [Elecraft] Tonight Show

2005-05-14 Thread Jim W7RY
and copy exactly what Chip was sending. Being from the NW, it was also fun to watch the fish throwing! It's better to watch them throw them at the Pike St. Market in person though.. 73 Jim W7RY 11:20 AM 5/14/2005, Tom Skinner wrote: BRILLANT I particularly liked the sender blowing

[Elecraft] Organic Rosin Core Solder

2005-05-14 Thread Jim Harris
capacitors and IC's should be okay. But, again not guarantee. A major part of choosing components for commercial PC boards that are to be wave soldered is considering their reaction to wave soldering including repeated washing. Perhaps this has been a bit of help. Good Luck Jim, AB0UK K2 SN

[Elecraft] Dayton/Four Days in May

2005-05-16 Thread Jim Stafford
?? -- Jim Stafford W4QORoswell, GA USAFDIM 2005 chairman The internet never ceases to amaze me, and neither does QRP for that matter! de W4QO/QRP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

Re: [Elecraft] when demonstrations really go well

2005-05-17 Thread Jim Brown
, and worked him after about a dozen calls. Jim Brown K9YC ___ 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

RE: [Elecraft] K2 As Only Rig in Shack

2005-05-20 Thread Jim Sheldon
, and of course, cables to clip onto the car battery if necessary. Lots of fun available. Now all I gotta do is convince wife that I need a KX1 as well. Don't need it, just want one. Jim - W0EB Wichita, KS K2#4338 The -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

[Elecraft] KPA800/1500 Power Question

2005-05-26 Thread Jim Harris
know what the AC power requirements are for both models. I'm bringing more power into my shack this summer and it would be great to know what power is required. I've heard a figure of 70+ percent efficiency but my thinking is closer to 40-50 percent. Thanks and have a great day! Jim, AB0UK K2

[Elecraft] K2 #4913

2005-05-26 Thread Jim Sheldon
that he still can't believe what the receiver can hear, even on a dead band as 40 is right now. Jim - W0EB K2 #4338 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change

Re: [Elecraft] K2 #4913

2005-05-27 Thread Jim W7RY
I guess that I have better get to building #4914! It has been a busy month and lots of travel for work! As my friend (and co-worker) Chuck Bland (N6DBT) advised me... To take it on the road and build in the hotel room. I may just do that! 73 Jim W7RY K2 4914 not yet started At 02:22 PM 5

[Elecraft] K2 4914 Status

2005-06-01 Thread Jim W7RY
Well 4914 is well under way! I have completed step 1 and all functions checked out 100%. I have completed the 3 paragraphs of resistors and now moving onto the resistor packs. Just about ready to start the construction of the new stabilizer circuit board. 72 Jim W7RY K2 #4914

[Elecraft] Al Kahn, K4FW, Silent Key

2005-06-16 Thread Jim Brown
Reprinted from the North Shore Radio Club EMail List. Jim Brown = = = = = = = = = = K4FW, Albert R. Kahn, passed away on June 15th. Al started Ten-Tec after being bored with retired life. He was also a member of FOC. He had previously started the speaker/ mic company Electro

[Elecraft] Our Un-Module Header PCB Kit Product Launching

2005-06-22 Thread Jim Harris
. marketing 101) 73, Jim, AB0Uk K2 sn 4787 Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

[Elecraft] Battery vs Ultracapacitor

2005-06-28 Thread Jim Harris
. Especially newer batteries hold their voltage much longer and then drop nearly abruptly when discharged. Maybe external components could somehow control the voltage level. Then, that takes away from the simplicity. Good Luck Jim, AB0UK K2/100 S/N 4787 I've been reading the technical

RE: [Elecraft] Kio2 cablength

2005-07-07 Thread Jim Brown
just need to choose the right value of you have that kind of interference. 73, Jim Brown K9YC On Thu, 7 Jul 2005 14:49:55 -0400, W3FPR - Don Wilhelm wrote: Adding to that grounding 'magical stuff', what I learned in large system computer design and testing experience was that shields are only

[Elecraft] test

2005-07-17 Thread Jim Wiley
Just a test - couple of earlier posts did not seem to be getting through. ___ 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] KNB2

2005-07-18 Thread Jim Wiley
home now. I hope some of you find this interesting. - Jim, KL7CC ___ 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

[Elecraft] SMT - Was Re: Wayne on KNBx

2005-07-19 Thread Jim Campbell
a really small part with tweezers when twang it went off to somewhere. I never did find it and had to wait for the arrival of its replacement. Jim, W4BQP Happy owner of K2 #2268 and a bunch of other Elecraft do-dads. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

RE: [Elecraft] Replacement Hand Microphone

2005-07-20 Thread Jim Sheldon
a fancy, expensive microphone to sound good on the air. Pick up a $2.00 CB hand mic at a hamfest, wire it to fit and operate. Quit arguing over which microphone sounds better, you are losing valuable operating time! Jim Sheldon, W0EB -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto

Re: [Elecraft] Oscilloscope NO MORE LICENCE EXAMS! (please)?

2005-07-22 Thread Jim W7RY
Great info! Thanks! At least there is something other than License Exams on here!!! What do licence exams have to do with Elecraft anyway?? 73 Jim W7RY At 09:40 AM 7/22/2005, Don Wines wrote: All the suggestions in this thread are good. However, if you are looking for an excellent

Re: [Elecraft] voltmeter offset and accuracy in K2

2005-07-24 Thread Jim Giammanco
back on If it ain't broke 73 Jim N5IB ___ 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, PSK31 microphone

2005-07-30 Thread Jim Price
and not seen a 60-Hz line (or harmonic thereof) in my audio. YMMV. 73, Jim - N4ST ___ 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

[Elecraft] K2, PSK31 microphone

2005-07-31 Thread Jim Harris
is the cause of ground loops. Remember a complete circuit, as is a ground loop, takes two paths, or sides, to make a complete circuit. Breaking one DC path will eliminate it. Have a great day! Jim, AB0UK K2 SN 4787 Start

[Elecraft] OT Wanted Icom FL-100 or FL-101 filter

2005-08-14 Thread Jim Sheldon
Anyone having an Icom FL-100 (500 Hz) or FL-101 (250 Hz) CW filter for the IC-706 MKIIG (fits others too), that would like to sell it, please email me direct with the details. All reasonable prices considered. Jim - W0EB [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft

[Elecraft] ARRL Video features K2

2005-08-19 Thread Jim Wiley
on behalf of Amateur Radio on Capitol Hill and at the FCC. Because ARRL's advocacy to support Amateur Radio in official Washington typically occurs behind the scenes, it receives little fanfare in relation to its importance and significance. Featuring ARRL President Jim Haynie, W5JBP, and narrated

[Elecraft] K2 Receive Almost Dead on 15m, Xmit OK

2005-08-23 Thread Jim Brown
The subject says it all. One of my K2's seems to have normal sensitivity on all bands except 15m. The receiver is running, but sensitivity is down by 20-30 dB. Any ideas about where to look? I'm suspecting a bad T/R relay, or something around there. Jim K9YC

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Receive Almost Dead on 15m, Xmit OK

2005-08-23 Thread Jim Brown
On Tue, 23 Aug 2005 15:58:15 -0500, k4zm wrote: RANT function That was it! Thanks Jim ___ 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] EV664

2005-08-27 Thread Jim Brown
, and much of the higher output voltage is lost. And if anyone wants a copy of the data sheet, give me a FAX number and leave your machine on. It's four pages. 73, Jim Brown K9YC http://audiosystemsgroup.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

RE: [Elecraft] EV664

2005-08-28 Thread Jim Brown
On Sat, 27 Aug 2005 10:26:57 -0500, Jim Brown wrote: The mods are quite simple. First, change R14 from 1K to 2K. Second, change C34 to 0.22 uF. Third, add 2.2uF in series with R15. A correction to one of my suggested mods by Don, W3FPR, who understands the K2 in far more detail than I do

Re: [Elecraft] K2 SSB Mic Input Frequency response?

2005-08-28 Thread Jim Brown
On Sun, 28 Aug 2005 13:18:35 -0400, Francis Belliveau wrote: I am now confused by the existence of two different mod's with the same goal. It makes perfect sense to me that I should not be wasting Tx energy on audio frequencies as low as 20Hz. Beyond that I am somewhat in the dark. Jim Brown

RE: [Elecraft] K2 SSB Mic Input Frequency response?

2005-08-28 Thread Jim Brown
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Re: [Elecraft] RE: OT: Effect of Compression and Expansionon the Inductance of Toroids?

2005-08-30 Thread Jim Brown
as the stray capacitance changes. For all practical purposes, L does NOT change. C changes. There's a lot more about this in an applications note on my website, that also includes some references to the literature. http://audiosystemsgroup.com/SAC0305Ferrites.pdf Jim Brown K9YC

RE: [Elecraft] RE: OT: Effect of Compression and Expansiononthe Inductance of Toroids?

2005-08-30 Thread Jim Brown
On Tue, 30 Aug 2005 09:18:57 -0700, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: The validity of the inductance measurement using this method is borne out by noting that the inductance value reported Yes, if the measurement is made at a sufficiently low frequency, Xc is insignificantly low. Jim

RE: [Elecraft] RE: OT: Effect of Compression andExpansiononthe Inductance of Toroids?

2005-08-30 Thread Jim Brown
I disagree. I think you are probably observing the change in capacitance. I agree that the higher frequency components associated with the square wave rise time is the measurement excitation. Jim On Tue, 30 Aug 2005 10:00:23 -0700, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Jim wrote: Yes, if the measurement

[Elecraft] OT Free Registration Code for Opera

2005-09-01 Thread Jim Harris
problems which have now been corrected. Opera is faster at downloads than IE and Firefox. The only major problem I know about Opera is it does not use Active X. A very few websites require browsers to use that to get proper rendering of their pages. 73, Jim, AB0UK K2/100 S/N 4787

[Elecraft] Re: OT: Affected areas/ net frequencies

2005-09-01 Thread Jim Giammanco
, especially if your state neighbors ours or Mississippi, and whenever you can ask the OM Upstairs to hold us in His hands. 73 Jim N5IB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

Re: [Elecraft] Dropping the Code Test

2005-09-02 Thread Jim Brown
complains that I shouldn't get in the way of their DX chasing (and I'm not in the window). Use it or lose it! Don't blame the FCC for CW inactivity -- it's US! Jim Brown K9YC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] Feed Line advice to KAT100

2005-09-05 Thread Jim Brown
antenna for 160 and an alternative antenna for 80 (that works better in some directions than the same wire loaded as a dipole). See http://audiosystemsgroup.com/K9YC/k9yc160TopLoad.htm and http://audiosystemsgroup.com/K9YC/k9ycant.htm 73, Jim K9YC

[Elecraft] Prefered order

2005-09-05 Thread Jim Harris
. Probably doesn't make much difference in the long run. But that sequence seemed the best for me. Jim, AB0UK K2 S/N 4787 __ Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3

Re: [Elecraft] Dropping the Code Test

2005-09-05 Thread Jim Wiley
my Mark 5 driving an ACOM 2000A may not be enough. Oh well, there's always Pinochle - Jim, KL7CC EricJ wrote: It is my understanding from a communication with WB8RCR, a member of the Michigan Net, that CW is used because of a geographical anomaly . . . . . snip

Re: [Elecraft] CW in Emergencies?

2005-09-06 Thread Jim Wiley
Yes Craig, and each and very one of those guys passed a code test! Yes indeedy, that ole' Morse code sure does serve as a mighty fine filter to keep the riff raff out. grin - Jim, KL7CC Craig Rairdin wrote: Those who worry about ham radio becoming another citizen's band need only

Re: [Elecraft] CW in Emergencies?

2005-09-06 Thread Jim Brown
doesn't depend on repeaters, which could be down when they are most needed. Each station in an emergency area could simply work directly to one or more assigned partners outside the affected area, and that partner dumps the traffic onto conventional channels (the internet, etc.). Jim Brown K9YC

Re: [Elecraft] CW in Emergencies?]

2005-09-06 Thread Jim Wiley
, it would be better if we continued this thread off the reflector. - Jim, KL7CC Mike Morrow wrote: This is definitely **not** a certainty, since the VEC process took over the operator licensng exam process. Mike / KK5F ___ Elecraft mailing

RE: [Elecraft] CW in Emergencies?

2005-09-06 Thread Jim Brown
On Tue, 6 Sep 2005 12:36:04 -0700, EricJ wrote: The riff raff was deeply entrenched on 75 before VEC You can say that again -- 75 was a mess in the 50's! Jim K9YC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K2 logging program

2005-09-07 Thread Jim Brown
Clusters, and now logging. Because I was already using and happy with DX Keeper, I haven't looked at HRD's logging, but I would expect it to be good. Both suites are freeware! Jim Brown K9YC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] News covering Ham operations on Katrina damage...

2005-09-07 Thread Jim Brown
On Wed, 7 Sep 2005 22:12:47 -0700, Jack Brindle wrote: So give Motorola a break. No way. Hit them hard. If the in-house hams have sounded off and we don't raise hell, they look bad. The Motorola comments were very bad, and a strong reaction is in order. Jim Brown K9YC

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Oscilloscopes

2005-09-09 Thread Jim Wiley
-Packard, except for the scopes. IMHO, a clean used Tek is to be preferred over a new anything else. Just my 2 cents worth. - Jim, KL7CC Howard W. Ashcraft wrote: I currently considering replacing my existing oscilloscope with an older Tek model. snip

[Elecraft] An Interesting Article for Amateur Radio Hikers

2005-09-11 Thread Jim Harris
and every one just had to see my K2. Of course, I was happy to oblige them. At least one OM went away shaking his head saying no single conversion radio can be that good. Have fun and enjoy. Jim, AB0UK K2/100 S/N 4787

[Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment Covers

2008-03-16 Thread Jim Cox
I just received my elecraft equipment covers from Rose Kopp. The craftsmanship is very nice, I highly recommend her. Jim K4JAF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 price?`

2008-03-16 Thread Jim Wiley
certainly be done by now, so once the K3 backlog gets worked down, I would expect to see something on the amps again. - Jim, KL7CC . DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: It's too long ago now and most certainly no longer valid (even if they will ever be available), but does anyone recall the mentioned prices

[Elecraft] Excellent External Speaker for K2

2008-03-17 Thread Jim K4ZMV
and they will help K2 audio. 73, Jim, K4ZMV -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Excellent-External-Speaker-for-K2-tp16108823p16108823.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

[Elecraft] SDR Software and Change Management

2008-03-19 Thread Jim K4ZMV
those units have the troubled software? That calibration routine is currently the only one available if you don't have an accurate signal generator. Just my 2 cents. 73, Jim, K4ZMV -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/SDR-Software-and-Change-Management-tp16150230p16150230.html

Re: [Elecraft] April QST: review and The Secret is Out

2008-03-20 Thread Jim Wiley
Nah - no one will notice, and if they do, just tell them it's part of your new wireless (hah!) internet hookup. - Jim, KL7CC John Payne wrote: OK, now how am I going to explain to my neighbors in our all mobile home community why I'm burying wire down the middle of the street? After all

Re: [Elecraft] Serious foot switches

2008-03-21 Thread Jim Wiley
using a relay (activated by the foot-switch) that cave a little clunk when the switch closed, which reminds me that the station has switched to transmit mode. (I used to wonder why the receiver would go occasionally quiet until I figured out what was happening. HI!) - Jim, KL7CC

[Elecraft] Connectons

2008-03-21 Thread Jim Cundiff
can just use an adapter but I would like to stay N if it will not cause me too much grief. Thank you in advance for any help. 73. In His service, Jim Cundiff KB3GFC K3 - June 08? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] Connectons

2008-03-21 Thread Jim Cundiff
David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: Not difficult, in fact I think the N that is used on the XVs will fit 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- When work is a pleasure, life is a joy! When work is a duty, life is slavery. -Maxim Gorky, author (1868-1936) On 21 Mar 2008, at 20:22, Jim Cundiff wrote: Hey All

Re: [Elecraft] OT: foot switch - why?

2008-03-21 Thread Jim Wiley
, but I'll let others take over now. 73 _ Jim, KL7CC Registered Fuddy-Duddy DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: Which begs the question...why do folks use a foot switch from home if they are the only one in the room? I use vox. ___ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] OT: foot switch - why?

2008-03-21 Thread Jim Cox
If the vox is set properly you dont have the problem of noises keying it. Set it so only your voice will key when an inch or so from the mic. Most people have it so sensitive that a voice in the next room will key the vox, so it does pick up kids in the next room. Jim K4JAF - Original

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K2 and digital modes

2008-03-21 Thread Jim Cox
Exactly correct Jim K4JAF - Original Message - From: Vic K2VCO [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: WILLIS COOKE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 4:05 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: K2 and digital modes WILLIS COOKE wrote: I think you are correct if one

Re: [Elecraft] K3 F/W versions...just curious

2008-03-22 Thread Jim Cox
I prefer you leave off anything in a message to me that is not related to an Elecraft. That is the purpose of the reflector. Jim K4JAF - Original Message - From: David Ferrington, M0XDF [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: David Pratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft

[Elecraft] O.T. ? polyphasers

2008-03-23 Thread Jim Cundiff
of my own someday. 73. In His service, Jim Cundiff KB3GFC ___ 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] Status of K3 Shipping??

2008-03-25 Thread Jim Harris
. Is all well in Aptos or ??? Jim, AB0UK ___ 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

[Elecraft] Butternut Vertical on 160

2008-03-27 Thread Jim Sheldon
Anyone out there happen to have a Butternut HF2V or HF6V vertical with their TBR-160-S 160 meter resonator kit on it? If so, would you please email me off list - I need the values of the 2 doorknob capacitors. Jim - W0EB ___ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] FS: well equipped K2/100 S/N 2580

2008-03-28 Thread Jim Spears
Interface -KNB2 - Noise Blanker -KPA100 K2/100 Internal Integration Kit -KSB2 - SSB Option. All manuals. The radio has been updated with the latest firmware. All in excellent shape and never around smoke. In 9 out of 10 Condition! $1000 plus shipping. PayPal + fee. photos on request. Jim/N1NK

[Elecraft] (no subject)

2008-03-28 Thread Jim Spears
MicroHam DB37-EL-K2 cable and RJ45 to Foster 8 male adapter for Elecraft K2. $45 delivered to your door in USA Jim/N1NK [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

Re: [Elecraft] power troubles

2008-03-29 Thread Jim Cox
Are you using a true peak reading wattmeter? An average meter will only read about what your seeing. Jim K4JAF - Original Message - From: Todd Ruby [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 7:54 PM Subject: [Elecraft] power troubles here

Re: [Elecraft] Key Line - My Mistake

2008-03-29 Thread Jim Miller
amps) What is the voltage and current limit to control TX amp relays? The keying device is rated at 200 volts, 6 amps. 73, de Jim KG0KP - Original Message - From: Stephen W. Kercel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 6:11 PM Subject: [Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net Times and Frequencies *********

2008-03-29 Thread Jim Miller
: On the web page (above) it looks like the 0100Z applies to Europe only. The Americas time is specified as evening. I guess I am old or something - maybe the 0100Z is supposed to apply to the Americas also??? 73, Jim - Original Message - From: KM5Q [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3: User responsibility

2008-03-30 Thread Jim Cox
Very well put. Jim K4JAF - Original Message - From: DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 9:30 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3: User responsibility K3'ers: When you purchased the K3, you bought into the SDR concept

Re: [Elecraft] K2 fails to start - partial Elecraft display, no signal(was:Problems with my K2 --- can anyone help??)

2008-03-31 Thread Jim Miller
Are there separate error codes for self test from those listed in the Owners manual - Appendix E Troubleshooting -Error codes with the problem defined and the troubleshooting steps? 73, Jim - Original Message - From: David Woolley (E.L) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] OT: UPS Rates - Editorial Comment

2008-03-31 Thread Jim Cox
Amen, why does everyone go off on these rants no related to Elecraft? Jim K4JAF - Original Message - From: Björn Mohr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 5:07 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: UPS Rates - Editorial Comment

[Elecraft] K3 Filter Configurations and Explanations

2008-03-31 Thread Jim Miller
of the band at a time? Pick one (or all) and give me your thoughts, THANKS, de Jim KG0KP (NewBee) ___ 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] [K3] - mods and solder

2008-04-02 Thread Jim Cox
Will this thread ever die a graceful death? - Original Message - From: Vic K2VCO [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 11:37 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] - mods and solder Alan Bloom wrote: Water-soluble flux is OK for

Re: [Elecraft] More shipping information

2008-04-04 Thread Jim Cox
Output seems to be slowing, wonder why? Jim K4JAF - Original Message - From: Bill W5WVO [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Users elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 7:55 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] More shipping information Bruce, I think you will be getting your

[Elecraft] K3 - Saving settings in a PC file

2008-04-04 Thread Jim Miller
. I could save my settings as I was being relieved and then reload MY settings when I return. Now it is MY machine again. I hope I beat the influx of orders following the QST article. Anybody? Thanks es 73, de Jim KG0KP (order recently submitted

Re: [Elecraft] Anti-Static Mat recommendation

2008-04-05 Thread Jim Cundiff
great until I tried to order and saw the estimated $20 shipping! I went to amazon and found it at about the same price but when I got a book I had been wanting ( to get the total over $25) I qualified for free shipping! Some of these shipping costs are ridiculous. 73. In His service, Jim Cundiff

[Elecraft] K3 SSB for CW ops

2008-04-05 Thread Jim Miller
to do this? 73 jim ab3cv ___ 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: http

Re: [Elecraft] More on the Anderson PP Thread...

2008-04-05 Thread Jim Miller
Cyanoacrylic aka crazy glue is a little too permanent for my liking. I just squirt a bit of hotmelt glue in the opening. 73 jim ab3cv ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber

RE: [Elecraft] APP roll pins

2008-04-06 Thread Jim Sheldon
. Not all APP's are created equal, and some of the plastic material seems to be harder than others. Probably depends on what plastic mix was used when they were formed at the factory. Jim Sheldon, W0EB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

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