Re: [Elecraft] Portable vertical antenna

2004-06-26 Thread rckchp
Take a look at the Pac-12 : http://www.njqrp.org/pac-12/index.html Rich K2CPE K2 #1102 Subject: [Elecraft] Portable vertical antenna I am in need of a good vertical that I can use with my KX1. To reduce cost, I am looking to build one myself. Any suggestions!

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Suspension

2004-09-09 Thread rckchp
Here is another tip. I live in NJ where slingshots are classified as firearms in same catagory as handguns (crazy law, I know! but you have to be crazy to live here in the 1st place) , so I need to minimize how often I use my slingshot launcher since I have cops living in my neighborhood.

[Elecraft] pocket portable swl reciever

2004-12-13 Thread rckchp
Hello Trev, In the past I've also suggested Elecraft produce a General Coverage shortwave reciever kimaybe someday they will. In the meantime I've aquired a Degen 1102 (matches my K2 serial number, 1102). Read my (and other) product reviews on eham.net.

[Elecraft] Battery pack

2005-01-26 Thread rckchp
This may be of interest for portable ops : http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=178616 I've had one in the past, very handy package, but I lost it :'( , so I'm ordering a replacement, its a good price ..usual disclaimers, I have no connection with the vendor or

Re: [Elecraft] How about a K-RCV?

2005-01-30 Thread rckchp
You are right.it is a repeating theme.it comes up every few months. I brought it up myself once. So far as I remember( I could have missed some) , never any comments/response one way or the other from Wayne and Eric My hope is they are listening and working on it and will eventually

[Elecraft] test message

2005-02-11 Thread rckchp
test message ___ 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:

Re: [Elecraft] elfwa revisited

2005-03-27 Thread rckchp
The K2USA rhombic still exists. My local ham club, Garden State Amateur Radio Assoc. has it's monthly meetings at the MARS station at Ft. Monmouth, and we ocassionally operate the station. I've hooked my K2 to the rhombic and it really turns the mojo loose. Lately the rhombic is down due to

Re: [Elecraft] Mars Frequencies

2005-03-29 Thread rckchp
Thom Jay, I know the feeling. Over 2 years ago I was interested in joining Army MARS.so I Googled their web site, read the info and, as per their instructions on the web site, I requested they send me an application for membership...I'm still waiting. I wasn't even asking about using

Re: [Elecraft] New RX for portable use...

2005-04-28 Thread rckchp
Also consider the Degen 1102.see my product review at eham.net Rich K2CPE K2 #1102 Check out the Degen 1103. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber

RE: [Elecraft] Anything News at Dayton from Elecraft??

2005-05-22 Thread rckchp
Was it a K2?.or a 100 watt K2/100? Rich K2CPE K2 #1102 It was driven with about 30-40W from a K2. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr.

Re: [Elecraft] FT 100 knob

2005-06-18 Thread rckchp
Bill group, When I got a FT-100 knob for my K2, I called Yaesu Customer Service ( in California ), 714-827-7600, and asked for parts. I asked for a FT-100 knob and the parts guy guessed it was for a K2 :-) Rich K2CPE K2 #1102 -- Original message -- Lost the

Re: [Elecraft] Pomona 3296 Parts Source?

2005-06-19 Thread rckchp
I bought a BNC to binding post adapter at a local Radio Shack.maybe not as good quality as Pomona (brand), but good enough, mine works OK. Rich K2CPE K2 #1102 -- Original message -- Can't seem to find a source for the subject BNC-binding post

Re: [Elecraft] auto tuner

2005-09-26 Thread rckchp
Ron group, I initially used a predecessor to the Z-11, the LDG QRP autotuner (the early version without latching relays) with my (then) basic cw K2it worked pretty welllater I added the Elecraft internal K2 autotuner ...it works a little better and is much handier (no jumper

Re: [Elecraft] auto tuner

2005-09-26 Thread rckchp
Sorry, I failed to notice that your inquiry was about using a Z-11 with a K1.but I think my commects about using the LDG with a K2 will still apply to the K1. Rich K2CPE -- Original message -- Has anyone used the Z-11 with their K1?

Re: [Elecraft] Bio-Lite Stove Charger

2012-07-16 Thread rckchp
However, the solar panels don't work at all night and output is diminished on overcast and cloud cover daysthe Bio-Lite will work anytime as long as you have something to burn in it. I agree its an expensive (initial cost) gadget but could be better than nothing in some

[Elecraft] OT storm safety tip

2012-10-29 Thread rckchp
Greetings, I'm n New Jersey riding out the current storm. Last night I got up to go to the bathroom and while walking the power went off putting the entire house in darkness. As a senior, living alone and no longer really steady on my feet, I was lucky not to stumble and fall. I have lots of

[Elecraft] OT: LED RFI?

2012-11-13 Thread rckchp
Greetings Elecrafters, Do screw in LED bulbs (to replace regular incandescent) have any known RFI issues? Comments appreciated. Thanks. Rich K2CPE K2 #1102 __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Real-world battery operation

2012-11-15 Thread rckchp
I'm long since being able to backpack so I don't have practical experience for answer. But I'm sure readers will want to know what radio will you be usinga K2?...or what? Rich K2CPE K2 #1102 - Original Message - From: Steve Michaels panamast...@gmail.com To:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's HexKey

2013-07-22 Thread rckchp
If you are not in a hurry and  don't mind a used Bencher BY-1, look around at hamfests, I got a BY-1 for $60.0 (10 or 12 years ago.maybe more now).It wasn't (isn't) perfect cosmetically but functions as well as a new one. Rich K2CPE K2 #1102 - Original Message -

Re: [Elecraft] OT- float chargers

2013-12-01 Thread rckchp
This works great for me : http://batterytender.com/ . Very good company support.I'm sure there are other brands that work as well. Rich  K2CPE K2 #1102 - Original Message - From: Jim Hoge knowk...@verizon.net To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent:

[Elecraft] OT, Unbuilt Tin Ear Reciever Kit

2013-12-06 Thread rckchp
Greetings, I have an unbuilt Tin Ear Reciever Kit, which I bought from the American QRP Club in 2004.. It was intended as a simple receiver kit, suitable for beginning kit builders. My thought is it might be a good trial/1st kit project for someone contemplating building a K2, but not sure of

Re: [Elecraft] Suggestions/WTB: inexpensive portable HF RX/XCVR

2012-04-10 Thread rckchp
Hello Al, I'm not sure from your post if you are looking for a receiver only or a qrp transceiver.if receiver only, look at the eham reviews of the Degen 1102 and/or it's cousin the Kaito 1102 (same radio, different color/branding). My review is on page two.follow this link :

Re: [Elecraft] Suggestions/WTB: inexpensive portable HF RX/XCVR

2012-04-10 Thread rckchp
Nopethe 1103 is a different radio. - Original Message - From: Bill Tubbs cgpi...@yahoo.com To: rck...@comcast.net Cc: wb5...@centurytel.net, elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:42:19 - (UTC) Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Suggestions/WTB: inexpensive portable HF

Re: [Elecraft] kx3 aircraft radio

2013-03-28 Thread rckchp
I have heard WQ3W doing qso's on 17 20meters  from an Airbus A330  while in flight  many times,   and he gave my K2 a 59+ on the one occasion I called himhe usually has a pile up. Rich  K2CPE K2 #1102 - Original Message - From: Mark Bayern plcm...@gmail.com To:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 internal microphone

2013-05-03 Thread rckchp
I don't have a KX3 (yet), but whenever I do acquire one it will be a lot more capable and fun  than any cell phoneeven if it doesn't have an internal mic (good idea!) Cell phones are just tools, not hobby/emergency com items.both have legitimate purposes. Also, I wonder if there

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Dayton 2013

2013-05-10 Thread rckchp
Hi Ed, Which model number CCI kit are you doing? Thanks. Rich  K2CPE K2 #1102 - Original Message - From: Edward R Cole kl...@acsalaska.net To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 1:06:40 PM Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Dayton 2013 We depart this afternoon

Re: [Elecraft] K2 VFO dial

2013-05-10 Thread rckchp
YeahI have the FT100 knob on my K2.when I called Yaesu in Calif. (circa 2001)  and was connected to the parts dept. I told the man I wanted a FT100 main vfo knob..he asked me what serial number was my K2, so there was apparently a big demand at that time. Several years later I

Re: [Elecraft] cobweb antenna

2013-05-31 Thread rckchp
Hello Bill, I have no intent to denigrate the design and functionality of the Cobweb style antenna but. Several years ago I was inclined to acquire the G3TPW commercial version of the CobWebb antenna, I found the website ( www.g3tpw.co.u  ) and sent an email asking how to

Re: [Elecraft] cobweb antenna

2013-05-31 Thread rckchp
Hi Chris, The M0ZIM website clearly says , PLEASE NOTE UK SALES ONLY NO EXPORT . I'm guessing export sales from UK may entail too much red tape to bother with...which seems a shame as I am an anglophile... Regards, Rich  K2CPE K2 #1102 - Original Message -

[Elecraft] cobweb

2013-06-01 Thread rckchp
Hello to Elecraft group, In response to my previous post re: the G3TPW version of the Cobwebb antenna, I have received a direct email from M0ZIM regarding his version of the Cobweb, as follows :   HI Richard  Thanks for your interest and comments on my cobwebb antenna i do send over

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 for Christmas?

2011-11-23 Thread rckchp
I don't see pricing of KX3 on Elecraft web page.any info on cost? - Original Message - From: n9nwo n9...@arrl.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:39:11 - (UTC) Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 for Christmas? KX3 web page was updated yesterday stating that

Re: [Elecraft] Air flow. my reply a bit off topic?

2014-08-26 Thread rckchp
Hello Elecrafters, I was having problem with my laptop computer shutting down while playing video clips. First the LCD display would go black, then the audio would stop, then the puter would shut off. After waiting a bit, I could restart and would get a message saying this was happening due

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft K2/100 #7556 is on the air!

2014-09-01 Thread rckchp
http://www.zerobeat.net/qrp/elowners.html - Original Message - From: Bob Myers w...@cox.net To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, September 1, 2014 7:05:54 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft K2/100 #7556 is on the air! Nice going Michael. Does anyone remember

Re: [Elecraft] A big brown truck showed up with a little box...

2015-02-09 Thread rckchp
Hello Joshua Elecrafters, My throwing arm also is no good after a shoulder separation and torn rotator cuff some years ago, so I sometimes use a pneumatic launcher, which I purchased as a kit from the Joplin Amateur Radio Club ( see video clip here :