Re: [Elecraft] K2 slug-tuned inductors

2018-09-22 Thread Al Scanandoah
They're readily available from Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Hanperal-Slotted-Ceramic-Alignment-Screwdriver/dp/B01AJC29OI Al, K2ZN Sent via mobile Original message From: Robert G Strickland Date: 9/21/18 23:07 (GMT-05:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re:

[Elecraft] K1 80m Band Kit

2018-09-11 Thread Al Scanandoah
Does anyone happen to have one of these that could benefit from being re-homed? 73 - Al, K2ZN Sent via mobile __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] RFI Snapshots...

2018-07-06 Thread Al Scanandoah
Dave Have you considered including sound clips with the snapshots as well? Being able to see *and* hear the RFI can go a long way toward making a positive ID. Of course, RX mode and bandwidth info would need to be included as well. 73 - Al, K2ZN On 7/5/2018 4:22 PM, Dave Cole (NK7Z)

Re: [Elecraft] Off topic feedline question

2017-11-08 Thread Al Scanandoah
If your main concerns are strength and durability, I'd recommend: http://trueladderline.com I've been pleased with the results I've had over the past 15 years. Al, K2ZN Sent via mobile Original message From: Michael Blake Date: 11/7/17 11:12 AM (GMT-05:00) To:

Re: [Elecraft] Mobile from 117 VAC

2017-10-09 Thread Al Scanandoah
DC to AC inverters are notoriously noisy EMI/RFI-wise, even the so-called pure sine wave units. There's a good chance you'll have spurs right where you're trying to listen. There *are* good units out there, but they're not cheap, and you'll still have to go through the exercise of proper

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Wireless Headphone

2017-10-08 Thread Al Scanandoah
OK, I did some digging and found marketing info from Avantree. When they say “no” latency, they mean “some” - on the order of 40 msec when used with a transmitter that supports low-latency aptx codec mode. This sounds reminiscent of a Monty Python sketch. 40 msec is about one dit at 30 wpm,

[Elecraft] OT: Wireless Headphone

2017-10-07 Thread Al Scanandoah
Looking through the archive, I didn’t find much info about what units people are using. I did, however, notice several caveats about the latency of Bluetooth headphones, especially for CW. It looks like there are now several BT headphones on the market that claim to have low latency, which

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Discontinued

2017-08-30 Thread Al Scanandoah
I sat on the fence for too long, and didn't acquire my K1 until earlier this year. I missed out on the 4 band module, but I at least came up with a means to more efficiently swap 2-band modules. It's a very fun rig to use, even without current technology. KX2/KX3/KX(TBD) at some point?

Re: [Elecraft] Focusrite Scarlet audio interfaces

2017-08-25 Thread Al Scanandoah
I've had good results with an older Behringer unit, the UCA202. I've been using it for 6m WSPR for the past few years without an issue. Not at all huge. Al, K2ZN On August 24, 2017 8:58:26 PM EDT, "Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT" wrote: >A key part of my question has

[Elecraft] KFL1-4

2017-04-29 Thread Al Scanandoah
Hello >From the "never hurts to ask" department: does anyone have one of these >available? 73 - Al, K2ZN Sent via mobile __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: