[Elecraft] BL2 Question

2006-10-22 Thread Bill_Harris
David, KC9EHQ wrote: Construct a 20 and/or 40 meter 1/2 wave dipole and feed it using standard TV twin-lead as my feedline (found in any hardware/home improvement store) Dave Don't know about the stores down there. However, Twin Lead is very hard to find, especially in the populated areas. TV

[Elecraft] Looking for source for wire and fuses

2006-10-04 Thread Bill_Harris
Tom: I believe you are referring to a blade fuse which has been used in automobiles for the last 25 years. A good supply can be found at your local Wal-Mart store back in the auto supply section. Another good source are your Ham swap meets. Zip cord wire should be color coded (Red and Black)

[Elecraft] K2 Remote Control

2005-03-02 Thread Bill_Harris
Introducing the Elecraft T1 20-Watt Automatic Antenna Tuner and optional T1-FT817 Adapter Ever wish you had a pocket-sized, high-performance ATU to use with low-power 160 through 6-meter transceivers? The Elecraft T1 may be just what you've been waiting for. It's one-fourth the

[Elecraft] K2 Remote

2005-03-02 Thread Bill_Harris
Introducing the Elecraft T1 20-Watt Automatic Antenna Tuner and optional T1-FT817 Adapter Ever wish you had a pocket-sized, high-performance ATU to use with low-power 160 through 6-meter transceivers? The Elecraft T1 may be just what you've been waiting for. It's one-fourth the

[Elecraft] K-2 vs SDR-1000

2005-02-16 Thread Bill_Harris
Have there been any lab tests published comparing the SDR-1000 against the K-2? Carry on Bill_Harris ___ 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

[Elecraft] WTB-K2

2005-01-28 Thread Bill_Harris
Looking for a K2 . Please reply direct. Carry on Bill_Harris ___ 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] KPH

2005-01-01 Thread Bill_Harris
Not a sound from them (KPH), on either 80 or 40, around 2200 hrs PT (0500z). Maybe they broke it of and joined the festivities. Carry on K2Bill#973 All I hear is noise on East coast but got in 3 stations from nearby states. Ron wb1hga Hey all, K6KPH (KPH) is on the air for SKN

Re: [Elecraft] WB3AAL Appalachian Trail 1 Jan 05

2005-01-01 Thread Bill_Harris
FYI Ron, there is a group called HF Pack that is very strong in Pedestrian mobile operation. both CW and SSB. Their various calling frequencies are listed athttp://www.hfpack.com/ Most of the members seem to be on SSB with their 817's (ugh) However, they do have an interesting web

[Elecraft] WB3AAL Appalachian Trail 1 Jan 05

2005-01-01 Thread Bill_Harris
Sorry to state I did not do well with Randy. Heard a couple stations working him on 20m only. Better luck next time. Carry on Bill_Harris ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

Re: [Elecraft] Fox Hunt Tonight 7040KHz @ 0200Z

2004-12-30 Thread Bill_Harris
Let's pray the Propagation God's are with us tonight. Carry on K2Bill#973 Tonight you can try your peripatetic CW skills by participating in the QRP Fox Hunt. W0NTA (Dick) and W8RU (Ron) will be the foxes. They will be some where near 7040 KHz (+/- 6KHz) starting at 0200Z for 2 hours.

Re: [Elecraft] 80m ECN?

2004-12-26 Thread Bill_Harris
Has anyone given consideration for a ECN on 80m some evening? Carry on Bill_Harris Well ... radio gods just don't seem to favor a path between here and wherever Kevin is located. A number of checkins were strong, but Kevin was very (very) weak again on 20, and it took several checkins

RE: FW: [Elecraft] RF build up

2004-12-22 Thread Bill_Harris
As you well know Ron, that heating method works great on any closed loop antenna. I still have my old 304t_ filament transformer around for such occasions. It's good for 5 vac. @ 100 amps. Does a good job on conductive pipes that may freeze up which is normally not a problem here in

[Elecraft] SV1EDY's Key Collection Scrapbook

2004-12-21 Thread Bill_Harris
Those of you who are into antique keys might enjoy a look see at: http://www.qsl.net/sv1edy/Keyindex.htm There is a Greek code oscillator, item 15 (So.Be.1) with K2 on the front panel. Didn't say anything about being a kit. Carry on K2Bill #973 ___

Re: [Elecraft] Yosemite Sam zulu time

2004-12-21 Thread Bill_Harris
I would think if one were receiving reports from different time zones, reporting in UTC/Z time would be the way to go. Makes time record keeping much simpler on the receiving end. JMHO of course. Carry-on K2Bill #973 Who needs the reports of sig strength vs zulu time for Sam? Fred

Re: [Elecraft] mmfdpf change over

2004-12-17 Thread Bill_Harris
you can direct me too. 73's Merry Xmas Bill_Harris uuF was used to spec cap values in tube equipment. The introduction of semiconductors forced a conversion to use the 'pico' prefix. Same with hertz. Tube gear measured frequency in cycles per second. The transistor changed all