Re: [Elecraft] KX3 TX EQ menu feature

OK, thanks I will figure all this macros function for my use. I will read the programming manual for further examples and applications. BTW, I'm still think that adding a TX EQ memory setting would be really easy and great by not sacryfing a PF keys on the KX3. But at least now, I have an

[Elecraft] Home made HAND mic holder for home use... check this !

/u/16220591/IMG_0207.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16220591/IMG_0208.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16220591/IMG_0209.jpg Best 73 J-F -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Home-made-HAND-mic-holder-for-home-use-check-this-tp7584193.html Sent

[Elecraft] KX3 TX EQ menu feature

flexibility when trying to compare between to different TX setup on the air with other guys if we could switch fast between 2 different settings. I really hope this feature could be implemented in a future release. Thanks Elecraft for all the works !!! Regards, J-F VA2SS -- View this message

Re: [Elecraft] # 5607 first contact QRP!

Congratulations Dale !! You make me remember my first one too !! Best 73. J-F VA2SS -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/5607-first-contact-QRP-tp7583670p7584167.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Bluetooth to RS232

serial port on my laptop, I can now use my SCS PTC-IIe with my K2 and have the control feature by using bluetooth. Less cable is something quite useful. If you try it with this interface, let us know !!! :-) 73 J-F VA2SS Mike Scott-7 wrote: I wonder how I would mount an antenna on a K3

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Internal Bluetooth Interface Integration Addon

faint... it is almost the same or at leat maybe the same noise people could hear when using the KIO2 itself. So this is it !!! Now, people can see that I'm not a genuis guy !!! :-) :-) I only connect wires. :-) OK now let's do it !!! :-) 73 J-F: Maybe you could do a write-up

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Internal Bluetooth Interface Integration Addon

itself. So this is it !!! Now, people can see that I'm not a genuis guy !!! :-) :-) I only connect wires. :-) OK now let's do it !!! :-) 73 Dave Andrus-3 wrote: J-F: Maybe you could do a write-up on this beyond just the flickr pictures if you have the time? - === de

[Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Internal Bluetooth Interface Integration Addon

cable for the KPA100 and the bluetooth for the remote control at the same time. Another clumsy project from me Any comment are welcome. See you at Dayton 73 de J-F VA2SS -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Elecraft-K2-Internal-Bluetooth-Interface-Integration-Addon

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Internal Bluetooth Interface Integration Addon

I forgot to mention that my K2 have now a MAC address :-) 73 J-F VA2SS wrote: Hi, I finally did another project on my K2 #4130. I was tired of using a serial cable for just basic control of my K2 with Hamradio Deluxe. I integrated an internal bluetooth interface bound

[Elecraft] KDSP2 center frequency increment value

value could be more precise when aligning everything. And when using a 100 Hz DSP filter width... 50 Hz increment is too high. The DSP filters are very effective compared to the crystal filters when used on narrow width like 100 Hz 73 de J-F VA2SS -- View this message in context: http

[Elecraft] K2 Mic Gain parameter SSB vs Digital mode

Hi, Is there a way to modify the K2 that have 2 different parameters for mic gain when using SSB or digital mode (RTTY ON) !?!!? I know that we are able to set different parameter for compression if used in SSB or RTTY mode... but for mic gain it is not possible. It would be more useful to

Re: [Elecraft] K2/KPA100 40M SSB ALC Problem?

will be at Dayton this year, just in case... my first time. :-) 73 J-F VA2SS (formerly VA2VYZ) Don Wilhelm wrote: The conditions you describe are almost identical to the behavior experienced when the KI6WX SSB Increased RF Gain mod is added to the KSB2 board, *and* the KPA100 is also in-line

Re: [Elecraft] K2/KPA100 40M SSB ALC Problem?

will be at Dayton this year, just in case... my first time. :-) 73 J-F VA2SS (formerly VA2VYZ) The conditions you describe are almost identical to the behavior experienced when the KI6WX SSB Increased RF Gain mod is added to the KSB2 board, *and* the KPA100 is also in-line. The result

[Elecraft] K2 data port integration rev. 2.0

... a must for all, espacially for digital mode !!! Schematic can be found at : http://www.flickr.com/photos/va2ss/ Any question... don't hesitate !! :-) 73 de J-F VA2SS (formerly VA2VYZ) -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K2-data-port-integration-rev.-2.0-tp17041533p17041533

[Elecraft] Sweepstakes

If you worked N2WN, you worked a K2 ;o) Talking about rates, I know several folks who can maintain 300 QSOs per hour!!! I don't know about you, but I sure can't type that fast ;o) I consider myself a mid level contester and every contest has it's tricks to make life easier. SS isn't any

[Elecraft] It was the best of times...

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of DSL, it was the age of down conversion, it was the epoch of Elecraft, it was the epoch of impatience, it was the season of contests, it was the season of JIT, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had a K3

[Elecraft] Automatic Power Of Switch

From: CONTESTER'S RATE SHEET 31 October 2007 Edited by Ward Silver N0AX In an order for some PowerPole connectors, I received notice of a new product from Powerwerx (http://www.powerwerx.com) - the Automatic Power Off Switch. This is a voltage-sensing, solid-state switch

[Elecraft] K2 still got the mojo

Managed to work KL7RA this past weekend on 160 with my K2... running 5 watts :o) Not bad from Tennessee... Lotsa K2s and a couple K3s on for the TBDC Stew warmup. 73, Julius n2wn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be

RE: [Elecraft] K2 still got the mojo

a thrill!! Antenna...a KE4UPY dual polarity @ 75' 73, Roger WA7BOC k2 #755 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of J F Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 4:56 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2 still got the mojo Managed

[Elecraft] Very Sad News

Frequent Contester, Tom Althoff, K2TA went SK on the way home from work yesterday afternoon. Tom will be missed -- 73 de KG2V This is very upsetting for me, Tom and I had kind of a friendly competition going on CQ WW CW SOLP 80M. I beat him out last year for first and had hoped he would

[Elecraft] restrictive CQs? SKCC, Fists etc. - protocol on who we can play with

It's been my experience that those calling CQ FISTS or SKCC or NAQCC what to have a real QSO not just a 599 and away we go. I've yet to have an unpleasant QSO with anyone from any of those groups. They may send a bit slower, or be neophyte code operators, so a bit of patience is needed from time

[Elecraft] K3 on the bench at ARRL

I'd say the K3 is already in the hands of some great contesters. From the postings I've read, contesters have already taken notice. Word of mouth and results from the first batch of users will be icing on the cake. ARRL does purchase the radio they review. A solid technical review would not rely

[Elecraft] K3 NB and HDTV

Here in Oak Ridge, I have noise from what I understand is HDTV signals around 3503. Evidently this is becoming more of an issue in some locales. Do any of the beta testers have this problem? If so, can it be minimized or eliminated? Thanks, Julius n2wn

[Elecraft] OT question - shorted inductor turns

Fraser, I don't claim to be an expert on the topic, but I think it has to do with the manner the coil is wound versus how a transformer is wound. The Topband reflector always seems to have periodic Q postings, you might try searching the archives http://lists.contesting.com/_topband/ and W8JI

[Elecraft] KNB3 Option?

Joe, It's not an option, it's standard!! Actually there are two, DSP and a board. There had been a bit of a delay from the parts vendor that has slowed the board version delivery down. I'm not sure of the current status/ Several of the beta testers have reported excellent results with only the

[Elecraft] K3 Manual

Wayne, That would be a PS kit right?? ;o) Just took a quick look through the manual. It's going to be fun! Cheers, Julius n2wn We also plan to offer an external, front-facing speaker in the future, possibly with an optional power supply. ___ Elecraft

[Elecraft] K3 Pre Release Manual

Keep in mind that this is a PRELIMINARY manual. I've printed out the manual on a LaserJet is detailed (even without my reading glasses) enough to easily assemble the rig. Glad to see someone else who uses Corel products. Although you shoulda used WordPerfect Ron ;o) We actually prefer QuattroPro

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft rigs...

Matt, I would like to see a SM Elecraft kit as well. Some of the devices are pretty easy to work with, although even some of them may be too big these days. The AmQRP micro908 was my first SMD kit. I was worried about being able to work with the small devices. But after the first couple of

[Elecraft] Tennessee QSO Party This weekend!

Sunday! Sunday Sunday! Raceway Park Englishtown... ummm wrong promo ;o) Sunday 1800Z Is the start of the Tennessee QSO Party. We have a nice group of mobiles zipping around the state. Seven hours o' fun! I'll have Claiborne, Union and Grainger counties on the air CW only, unless I catch someone

[Elecraft] Tennessee QSO Party PRIZES

For those who are interested there will be at least two Elecraft BL-2 kits as prizes for QRP In-State and Out of State winners in the TQP, along with 1 year subscriptions to the National Contest Journal. CU there??? n2wn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

Re: [Elecraft] Major Flaw in the K3

What you mean you don't always get 599 reports??? *holding my lamp up* *sigh* ;o) Cheers, Julius n2wn And when you do finally work them you can send RST 519. 73, Leigh/WA5ZNU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a

[Elecraft] FT-950 Elite-Class 100 W HF/50 MHz Transceiver announcement

I thought folks might be interested to read about this. No price noted... It's one of the raffle prizes at SEDCO this year. Looks like some standard K3 items are options on this one! http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/misc/FT-950pressNA.doc http://www.sedco.homestead.com/ 73, Julius n2wn

Re: [Elecraft] Contest QTH

. Jozef WB2MIC J F wrote: Hi David, I married into the contest QTH ;o) It puts a little strain on the finances, but what ham would turn down a couple acres in the country for antennas?? I'm so bloody fortunate, she even helps with the antennas and radials! Cheers, Julius

Re: [Elecraft] FT-950 Elite-Class 100 W HF/50 MHz Transceiver announcement

I concur Jay, and I suspect the price will be brutal, not to mention the options. The option that sounded interesting was the DMU, due to the O'scope feature. I found the timing of the announcement interesting. If I win it at SECDCO, I might even give it a try... Na ;o) The K3 is it fer

[Elecraft] K3 Report

Thanks for the thoughtful and interesting report Rob. I understand the NB is not available yet either (as of a couple days ago). Still, if the radio performs that well without the bells and whistles, what more could one ask??? ;o) I look forward to working it hard in the contests this Fall...

[Elecraft] Avocados

Al, I'm all up for some nice produce! We've set records here in Tn for the longest run of 90+ temps. It's been a hard year for the trees, we had a late freeze and now drought conditions, not to mention several severe wind storms. My wife an I were in Wy and Mt a few weeks back. When we headed to

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Report

Hi Ed, It was the hardware version that I read about on the contest reflector. Guess not all of the BT's have them. I'll be interested in how well the combo works in Oak Ridge, seems like there are more and more RF generators in town every day. The contest QTH is relatively quiet, although there

[Elecraft] Re: K3 noise blanker *is* ready

My gaff not Ed's Wayne... Just icing on the cake! Thanks for the update. 73, Julius n2wn --- wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The noise blanker will be in full production at the same time as the rest of the rig. The field testers haven't gotten theirs yet, but Eric and I have been

[Elecraft] 2006 CQ WW DX CW results

I see a number of Elecraft regulars did quite well in last years event. Congrats to all! It's not too early to start thinking about this year's events! November is not that far away... Cheers, Julius n2wn/4 running K2/100 #4455 in the 2006 event. ___

[Elecraft] (no subject)

Kyle, That's what isobars are for! ;o) I understand that the average household draws enough power to keep two 60 watt bulbs running around the clock just from wall warts and electronics in standby mode. This is a big concern for folks trying to use alternative energy. The easiest fix is to use

[Elecraft] Re: Inquiring minds want to know...

Ahhh, so then you'll be off to New Zealand then hihi! Cheerios, Julius n2wn --- wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jul 30, 2007, at 10:59 AM, J F wrote: What happens to Elecraft when Wayne and Eric retire to that dreamed of enchanted Pacific Island? Not likely anytime

[Elecraft] Solder in a tube

Marty, Several places have solder in a tube ala: http://www.amazon.com/Kester-Electronic-Solder-040-Tube/dp/B0002BSP2C I'm sure Mouser has this as well... AmQRP is the only group I've dealt with that included solder in a kit. It was nice, much finer than what I have on hand and intended for SMT

[Elecraft] Inquiring minds want to know...

Sorry, just caught up with my Elecraft Journal reading... It seems to me there is one question that has been completely overlooked. What happens to Elecraft when Wayne and Eric retire to that dreamed of enchanted Pacific Island? 73, Julius Devil's Advocate n2wn Tennessee QSO Party 2007 9

[Elecraft] K3: 21st century assembly manual

Doug, As a collector of photographs (good Daguerreotypes aren't as easy to find as they once were), I think more folks here would prefer doing them. You can easily draw an analogy between electronic construction and Daguerre's process. The folks who succeeded had to be able to polish and coat

[Elecraft] K3 Firmware upload

I have to say it sounds like the daily, more or less, firmware uploads execute flawlessly. Haven't seen a negative word on the subject... I'm wondering what the process involves. Is it similar to say the Ten Tec Pegasus or AmQRP micro908 uploads? Would it require a direct connection to the web

[Elecraft] K3 and N1MM

I've not seen any comments regarding the k3/N1MM combo. Any problems here? The nice thing about N1MM, considering it's free, the support is tremendous. 73, Julius n2wn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a

[Elecraft] K3 Keying interface

OK, This is interesting. Does this interface also apply to CW keying from a serial or parallel port as well? Assuming one isn't using K1EL or winKey or a similar device? I see an opportunity for a a nice SM kit for the FSK interface ;o) 73, Julius n2wn *The K3 input is a general purpose input,

[Elecraft] 6M Thanks

I'd like to thank ALL of the helpful folks on the reflector. There was a tremendous response :0) Managed all of 5 SSB QSOs, mostly local. Not bad considering I was QRP and loading my 12M quad. No TVI reports hihi. I used an Alinco DX-70, and the clicking relays drove me nuts on CW. Ahhh

[Elecraft] From the CQ-Contest Reflector

Date:Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:26:51 -0700 From: Tree [EMAIL PROTECTED] Add to Address BookAdd to Address Book Add Mobile Alert To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:[CQ-Contest] Elecraft K3 - more impressions Made it back from KL7 over the weekend. I took my beta test K3 with me and

[Elecraft] 6M

Having never ever been on 6 meters, would some kind soul advise me where the best to look for CW stations (and SSB I guess) this weekend might be? Thinking I should get my feet wet before the K3 arrives... Thanks, Julius n2wn ___ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] K3 Design

Amen Bill! If I want the features, I'll buy the module or add on. Elecraft thought this one thru as well IMHO. Looks like the rig will not only be a contest favorite, but a DXpedition and mobile player as well. Glad to know KL3R was running a K3, managed to land them on 20M... will have to get

[Elecraft] Interesting reading...

SM6EQO's Equipment Page: http://hem.bredband.net/b101180/Rigs.html He had a very nice QRP score in IARU with a K2... 73, Julius n2wn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber

[Elecraft] K3 Beta Tester Observations

For those of you who are not contesters, but are interested in the K3, a couple of the beta testers have posted some general remarks on CQ-Contest recently. This link will take you to the July Archive. You can scan for the appropriate topic. Cheers, Julius n2wn

[Elecraft] K2 Battery

It looks like my battery has seen it's best days. Any recommended local venues for replacements? Better alternative batteries? Cheers, Julius n2wn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list.

Re: [Elecraft] CQWW DX Teams

callsign. I haven't looked at the rules yet surrounding teams, but I'm assuming I can submit a Team and Club association at the same time? -Jeff N6GQ On 6/21/07, J F [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Jeff and Val, Well, looks like only three of us at the moment. Think I'll post again

[Elecraft] Static drain for verticals

Hi David, I use 50 to 100K resistors on my verticals for static drain, plus arc plugs, 1:1 isolation baluns and my feeds are either buried or laying on the ground. Hopefully, any lightning will find an easier path to ground than thru my rig! My comments were geared towards folks with small

[Elecraft] Welcome to CW

Hi Frank, I'd consider 80M, particularly between 3550 and 3560. There are several groups that inhabit this area: FISTS, NAQCC and QRPers. There's usually a couple QSOs going on and you can find new CW ops as well as oldtimers to build your confidence and speed. 40M is also popular (7025 to

[Elecraft] from the Top Band Reflector

Message: 2 Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:35:33 -0400 From: Bill Tippett [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Topband: Newark Summer Sizzlers To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed; x-avg-checked=avg-ok-60AD681D Newark is having a Summer

[Elecraft] Quick QST perusal

I just received my new QST... See the new K3 add, think they should have point superior customer service first ;o) Also a nice article about travels through EI with a KX1. Glanced at the prices of other rigs and a K3 semi loaded still looks like a great deal compared to the unloaded competition.

[Elecraft] Antenna Relays

Hi John, Why not just order the K2 or KAT100 relays from Elecraft? You can keep everything standardized so if there's a problem you can easily swap out. You may want to keep in mind that grounding an antenna when it is not used may not be a good idea. It is possible to significantly distort

[Elecraft] WV QSO Party

I anticipate being on from Pleasants County for an hour or two towards the end of the contest with my QRP K2 and a fishing pole vertical. Will try to be on 80, 40 and 20 (looks like conditions will be the pits). There is a possibility I may pop of from one or two other nearby counties. This is

[Elecraft] CQWW DX Teams

Would anyone be interested in forming 5 person teams for the CQWWDX events this Fall? As I recall, the 2006 rules allow you to form teams consisting of folks from anywhere (ARRL has geographic restrictions). Your score still counts towards your contest club's total, if you belong to one. It

[Elecraft] Signing /QRP

I respectfully disagree with the argument that folks with small signals are QRP or that running more power makes you less likely to ragchew on CW. I know many QRPers who have significant antenna systems and many 100 watters that have piss poor antennas. You can argue that folks who operate

[Elecraft] /QRP

Dave, I've seen one contest that suggested that you do add /QRP to you call, if operating QRP. No mention of the legality of it, or that one show know one's licensing authorities rules. The only advantage I can see is if QRP stations are worth bonus points. There are a few contests that award

[Elecraft] presentation of High Performance Radio Design

Dave, Do you know if that presentation is available online? I would like to read/hear it. Thanks, Julius n2wn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub,

[Elecraft] OT-Not Made in America

I suspect that Eric and Wayne are not making 25,000 times the salary of any of the Elecraft employees. I would also assume that they do not have golden parachutes, stock option grants that could bankrupt Elecraft, or even corporate jets and hide aways. They may have an offshore account on NA-065

[Elecraft] conkers? chuffed?

This colonial boy is a bit disturbed... there seems to be an verbiage invasion occurring on the Elecraft Reflector! Please, a little enlightenment for those of us in the dark lands ;o) Thanks! Julius n2wn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] K3...Kit or Assembled?

Kit here as well... Gotta build, it's an Elecraft after all ;o) 73, Julius n2wn ___ 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] K2: ext battery suggestions?

I use sealed GelCells Doug... These are the found in UPS units, usually in pairs. The price is right I can get them for free when the cells fail. It seems that one battery will go well before another. I use them in tandem with the internal battery for QRP. Picked up a Solar panel to keep a

[Elecraft] K3 Rx Antenna

Looks like there is a lot of protection for the Rx antenna... Is there a common mode isolation transformer in that circuit as well? 73, Julius n2wn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the

Re: [Elecraft] Contest Reflections

Hi Julius, Perhaps some of the people who keep the speed down could work at 40wpm, but are experienced in the effects of propagation on paths where multipliers might be lurking. A good example of this can be found on the 40m short path (0500 Z ish) from here to the West Coast. During

[Elecraft] K2 Contesting

See (friend) KB7Q's photo on Pg 98 of the June QST ... 4th place S/O LP 2006 ARRL 160 Contest ... another clearly not serious contester ... with a K2 Ken, #3 SOLP in ARRL 160 was also running a K2... and really wishes he had Gene's rates ;o) and balloon vertical and the view from the cabin! 73,

[Elecraft] Contest Reflections

Doug, 1. QSK. This is user skill level dependent. If you do 20 wpm or less, the K2 QSK may be fine for you. During contesting, I am going at least 32-34 wpm, and not uncommonly at 40wpm. At these speeds and during a contest, I NEED to hear everything immediately (that is what top-end

Re: [Elecraft] Contest Reflections

Sam, I think there are more than a few who feel the way you do. Generally, if some one comes back to me slow when I'm running, I'll drop my speed some, probably above what they were sending at, but slow enough where I think they can get the exchange right the first time. Lately, I've noticed a

Re: [Elecraft] Contest Reflections

Not that many. There are plenty of contesters running at 30-40 wpm. I think the best ones know when to drop their speed, or the QSO in some cases, else they gum up their runs. If someone has plenty of folks coming back to them at high speeds, they won't break cadence for someone slow, unless

[Elecraft] K3 Repairs at home

After perusing a number of photos of the K3, I am curious if certain spare parts would be available for repairs at home. The 1N5711 diodes (if that's what is being used) in the bridge circuits come to mind. I hope that I've eliminated the possibility of those getting zapped (as in my K2), but it

[Elecraft] Elecraft SMT kits

I would be interested in SMT kits from Elecraft. AmQRP.org is looking at offering upgrade boards for the micro908 two ways. One will have the fine pitch devices installed, all the kit builder would need to solder would be caps, resistors connectors, etc. The other option would be a full kit, more

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Repairs at home

Thanks Brian... So it appears I would need an additional item to go that route.. or rely on my lightning fast fingertip ;o) Cheers, Julius n2wn There appears to be an external reference input on the back panel. You should be able to drive that with a GPS-disciplined reference

[Elecraft] Collectors Objects and things

Hi Ron, It's a strong reminder that the things we collect can rule us, sometimes more than we rule them! But, properly managed, things also have great power to enhance our lives. It's a matter of being very conscious of what we are collecting and how we think about them. So very true! I'm a

[Elecraft] K3 Tee Shirt Dayton

Great logo choice for the Tee Shirt! One of my co-workers made it to Dayton and picked one up for me. Another picked up the button and flyer... Heard nothing but compliments on both the enthusiasm of the Elecraft crew at the booth and the K3. From a reliable source, the K3 sounds like it's going

Re: [Elecraft] Tree huggers? (K2 K3 Odd Couple?)

It'll be interesting to see how far above 14100 WPX will spread, considering how decent the propagation has been lately... Bandplans? Bandplans! We donneed no stickin' bandplans! KW Jammer 2007 ;o) Julius n2wn --- Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: J F [EMAIL PROTECTED

[Elecraft] Has anyone epoxied their toroids after they were wound?

Hi Brian, Never have epoxied toroids, I can see one major disadvantage using this method... You'd never be able to rewind the same core. Epoxy is a real bear to remove. I've used hot glue to keep toroids in place, a little easier to remove if needed. Think you're better off with nail polish or

[Elecraft] Barkless tree

73, Sam, KL7V Oklahoma City where the only tree in my yard is a barkless 50 ft. Rohn 25 and I have hugged it numerous times :) K2 3158 Guess you don't have to worry about it leaving ;o) 72 to u 2, Julius n2wn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] new Icom 7700

another new rig, with some interesting features. I've not seen MSR price on it... Like the USB port usable with thumb drives tho' http://www.ab4oj.com/icom/ic7700/9499_7700BROCHURE_507low.pdf 73, Julius n2wn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] Tree huggers? (K2 K3 Odd Couple?)

The list has been dominated by CW fans probably more than anything. What is more scary than adding contesters is adding SSB contesters. SSB-QRO-SUV-contesters plus CW-QRP-kitbuilding-treehuggers in the same room. This ought to be fun :-) OK, now you've slighted the digital contesters, the my

Re: [Elecraft] H mode mixer

As I recall Jim, he championed the 220, Use it or Lose It campaign. There was a lot of commercial interest in the band in the 70s, probably the same is true now as well. Folks had strong emotions, one way or the other, when it came to Wayne. 73, Julius n2wn --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a

[Elecraft] Re: OT - 73 Magazine (was H mode mixer)

Hi Brian, Wayne was interesting to work for. He was aptly noted for being a cheapskate and it turned out that was true. OTOH, one time when I was up there he took me out to lunch and we had a great argument about the future of amateur radio. (Several people in the office dropped in

Re: [Elecraft] H mode mixer

In some ways, 73 represented a different side of Ham Radio. We do owe Wayne gratitude for keeping 220 mHz available for ham use. We always had access to all of the US magazines. Wish it were easier to pick up a copy of none US radio magazines here (then and now) 73, Julius n2wn --- Brian Lloyd

Re: [Elecraft] H mode mixer

Mackenzie-Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you became a member of the RSGB you would get Radcom every month :-) 73, Geoff GM4ESD J F [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We always had access to all of the US magazines. Wish it were easier to pick up a copy of none US radio magazines here

Re: [Elecraft] H mode mixer

, local clubs, QRP groups on the web. Still, I think RadCom would be a valuable addition, particularly if you're a serious Amateur ;o) It may be the only other English language radio publication, which would make a difference for many. 73, Julius n2wn --- Sam Morgan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: J F

[Elecraft] H mode mixer

Geoff Gian, To play devil's advocate (I'm decent in this role), if the H-mode mixers is as simple and as effective as you both suggest. Why hasn't it been more widely adopted? For the most part, I've seen a couple mixers boards and mostly references to homebrew building, but nothing in the way

[Elecraft] K3 versus FT2K

Barry, I wonder about this and the Orions that seem to be on the second hand market so close to the initial offering. That usually speaks of poor performance and/or other issues (including warranty service). Certainly any new product has the potential for having issues, how the manufacturer

Re: [Elecraft] H mode mixer

Hi Geoff, It seems strange to me that it lingers more on the fringes than moving into the mainstream. If it's been around for 15 or more years, one would think something could have been negotiated regarding any intellectual rights. It certainly sounds interesting based on what I've read. 'Twould

Re: [Elecraft] K3 versus FT2K

was good, Yaesu was non-existent... That speaks volumes for me! Catch you in a couple weeks in WPX. Let the insanity rule... may even go straight QRP ;o) Cheers, Julius n2wn --- Joseph Trombino Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: J F [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

Re: [Elecraft] H mode mixer

Hi Gian, The H-Mode Mixer (3 transformers) using both SD5000 and FST3125, referred to the TRIAD (W7AAZ, W4ZCB and G3SBI) is reported in the ARRL Book EMRF Design. Perhaps I missed these, been reading more about antennas than Rx design, particularly if it was SDR. Mea Culpa here...

[Elecraft] K3 Internal Clock

Will it be possible to sync the internal clock with WWV (or another time standard) using the on the air pulses? Or, if you can interface with the internet, would you be able to sync that way? Ya know kinda like one of them thar Atomic clocks? Cheers, Julius n2wn

[Elecraft] N Connectors

Hi Greg, I assume that the SO-239s in the K3 are screwed in place (ala the KPA100), not riveted... If this is the case, it really shouldn't be too difficult for many Elecraft builders to just install the N connector if so desired, should it? ;o) Wish I could be at Dayton this year! Thanks for

[Elecraft] Brain vs Hardware filters

Hi Ken, I concur the brain is a wonderful filter, and it generally is my preferred tool. The example you give a wide open filter is a good idea, once you learn how to process that info mentally. In contest situations, if I'm running, I generally like to keep my filters relatively broad. Folks

[Elecraft] Sad News: K6SE SK

It is with deepest sorrow that I notify you of the passing of my father, Earl Cunningham, also known to you as K6SE. He died in his sleep yesterday, April 29th. Services are pending and will most likely happen next Saturday, May 5th, in Palmdale, California. I will send out another e-mail in a

[Elecraft] How do you travel with the K2?

I have mine in a Pelican case David, but as some point out, it may be a bit overkill. The price was right for the one I found, so figured why not ;o) If anyone is interested, I do have another nice hard case (not Pelican) that would work with a K2 and some additional items. I can send pictures.

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