Re: [Elecraft] RE: K3 295
Yeah, I had a little blood rush myself seeing as how I ordered on May 21. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: Dave Agsten [EMAIL PROTECTED] that Doug received his K3 ordered on May 18th (Was that ordered at Dayton?) and another notification was sent for a K3 ordered on May 21st. What happened to all of those Dayton Weekend Orders? Or did the folks at Dayton all wait until they got home and placed orders that following week? ie. I placed mine on the 25th after checking it out at Dayton. 73, Dave N8AG ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Multiple antenna connections
If I were you, Mike, I would just go ahead and plan on having an external switch box, maybe out in front of your amplifier. Not practical inside the K3. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: AD6XY - Mike [EMAIL PROTECTED] Do we know if there are any plans to allow several outputs without an ATU? ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3/100 Kit #307 Lift Off
How soon we forget! All the crying and moaning about the screws in the K2 and why in the world didn't Elecraft countersink those screws. You guys are just too much! de Joe, aa4nn --- In a recent message, Brett Howard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ... I'd be willing to pay a 10 to 15 dollar adder for knurled knobs that allow one to take the top of quickly and easily to show off the guts... I'd want them to be relatively low profile though. -Original Message- If you are going to be taking them apart so often to show folks :o) perhaps some nice black knurled thumb screws would be in order. G3UNA -- ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] greyline program
Go to: http://n1mm.com/ and download the full version 7.0 and with it you get a really good standalone grayline program. While you are at it, n1mm is an excellent contest logger. Give it a go. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: Robert 'RC' Conley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 6:26 PM Subject: [Elecraft] greyline program I'd like to find and use a greyline program. Any help -- http://www.geocities.com/kc5wa 72/73 DE RC KC5WA Flying Pigs #567 NAQCC #420 NETX #43 SKCC #089 ARCI-QRP #12572 ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Push to Talk
Hello Group, Here's a CW nut who wants to hook up a Heil Pro-Set Plus to his K2. He has the Heil adapter for connecting to the K2, including a 1/4 female socket for a foot switch. He understands about VOX and PTT, and holds the MODE/VOX to cycle through the SPCH parms which allows the VOX to key the K2 with the indicated hang time. VOX mode works okay. In PTT mode, however, nothing happens when I short the PTT leads from the 1/4 female socket for a foot switch. Shouldn't the K2 blank the receiver and go into transmit mode when he shorts those leads? Something simple, I suppose, but would appreciate some tips here. de Joe, aa4nn __,_._,___ ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Push to Talk
Thanks Toby and others. I looked at the referenced page and saw a note that I could just push my dit paddle closed to initiate PTT. Works for me, so I don't think I want to monkey around with the mic pins and jumpers on the control panel. It is a temporary thing, anyway. While I am a CW only Op, I promised some ham friends I would provide 60m capability during our DXpedition to Cocos Island, TI9K, starting around February 6, 2008. See http://www.ti9.eu.com I have the 60m dipole in my yard now, strung up on a fiberglass mast with center at 50ft, ends at 17ft, inverted Vee if you will. I'll be running some tests with my buddies soon. Thanks for all the help from a terrific group. 73, Joe, aa4nn See page 18 of http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KSB2%20manual%20rev%20E.pdf. vy 73 de toby ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Silver tongued devil
Over the phone a gentleman should never ask a lady what she was wearing. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have received an eMails from Lisa a few Sundays ago regaridng my order. It was a pleasent surprise. Of course I never asked her what she was wearing...hi hi Mike, N4GW ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] How about switching VFO A B knobs.
Well, David, I'm sure you can get it all figured out in due time. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: David Ferrington, M0XDF [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think I'd like the option of being able to tune VFO B (sub-Rx when I get it) on VFO A, but still stay in split and not have to do an A/B tap. I'm thinking that while I'm trying to work that split pile-up and I've got the guys run frequency, I'd rather like to use the larger knob and controls to listen for the QSX freq. It's not convenient to use A/B, because you have to tap it before you transmit and I might forget. [B SET] does not switch the tuning as far as I can tell, just how the filters are being set. ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] TRANSLATION: K3 Subreceiver Status Update
I revised my order to eliminate the KRX3. Added an additional filter to the order. de Joe,. aa4nn should cancel their orders forthwith. I know I would. Good try Garry buddy - if nnnyyy it was that easy. !!! ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 #234 assembled and had its first QSO
aaah yes, AFX, Audio Factitious Extraordinaire de Joe, aa4nn --- Yes, I just leave AFX on all the time - in fact, I guess that's one function that could be put int the MAIN menu and the button freed up for something else. when I hit the AFX button just to see what that meant...WOW, truly awesome. ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 from 100W to QRP
Benny, it's just the turn of a pot! How difficult or inconvenient could that be. hi de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: Benny Aumala [EMAIL PROTECTED] Maybe my interest to QRP is partially because K2. I want to use my K3/100 still quite a lot in QRP and QRPP. The degree of adjust is really fine down to 0.1W. Also, 100W PA switch-off below 10W is very clever. But to crank between 100 and 5W is not very handy. I would like to see PF1 to change powers between two adjustable levels. Bennyoh9nb ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Shipping Status Update on Web Site
I have a May 22nd order with deposit. I must be about 40db down. de Joe, aa4nn ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 from 100W to QRP - update
Or the faster you spin the knob the larger the stepping increment. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: David Ferrington, M0XDF [EMAIL PROTECTED] I's been suggested to me by someone not on this reflector (shame), that the power control should perhaps be logarithmic - running in dB. That sounds like a good idea. ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3's and VP6DX
Hey Lee, how's this for confidence in Elecraft... In 2004 a bunch of us were going to Banaba, T33C, and team members were building K2/100s for this rare DXpedition. I don't mind telling you I was apprehensive about newly built rigs lasting the duration due to things like cold solder joints showing up later and especially after being bumped and smacked around in the luggage. Plus, at the zero hour we ordered a bunch of upgraded chips which were to be installed while convening in Fiji Islands. Lots of new things from Elecraft yet the K2s performed perfectly and it was all just amazing. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: Lee (WW2DX) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3's and VP6DX 1. I'm very curious to see how they hold up in 24x7 operation. 2. If they survive the many bumps and smacks on the way to vp6dx. 3. More exposure for Elecraft. 4. Gives me a better chance of working them. That is why. Thanks, Lee WW2DX ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] CB band TX? - I'm shocked!
Not me, I am CW only and never get above 28.050mHz. de Joe, aa4nn ! Whatever happened to minding your own business. If Joe wants to open his radio to all freqs so be it. Maybe he has a good reason. Does it affect anyone else? No. ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] ssb reception
If you have DSP enabled for SSB, you might turn it off. DSP can often make your radio dead as a doornail. de Joe, aa4nn I am trying to receive on an early K2, and it has been several years since I have used one. For some reason, I can only copy ssb when c mode is displayed?? When displayed U and L are fairly quite and signals other than code are unintelligible. Could this be a set up issue, or something really stupid on my part??? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Tom ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Recommended K3/100 filters
Hi Mike, Along with others here is my recommendation. You work mostly SSB very little CW and no contesting to speak of. I don't see why you would want a CW filter more narrow than 1khz. If you need to be tighter than that, probably not, but you can narrow it all down with the DSP. OTOH if you have the bux, go for it all. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: Mike Geddes [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 12:13 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Recommended K3/100 filters My K3/100 has been on order for a couple of weeks now. Really excited about the prospect of it getting here on down the road. Here is my question . . . what optional filters should be ordered for this rig? I work SSB mainly, and some CW. And neither in contest situations really. I was thinking about the 250 and 500 Hz CW filters, as well as the 2.8Khz SSB. What do some of you K3 owners think about this? What are your recommendations? Thanks and 73, Mike N4JX ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Fw: K2 and confused
Jerry, save yourself a lot of grief. Install the KPA100 in your K2 chassis and be done with it. You'll end up with a compact rig, portable and powerful. As a K2/100 you can still crank the power down to .1 watt if you want. With the K2/100 sitting on top of the KAT100 you have a nice, good looking package. You can sell off the KIO2 and KAT2, they are excess now. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: n0jrn [EMAIL PROTECTED] OK gang: I've about finished the build on my K2. As I look forward and consider the options I've bought, I'm puzzled over what I really need. SO, figured I would put it to the group and get some advise. I bought the KAT2 the KIO2 originally. Changed my mind half way in and decided to go with the 100W upgrade. ( KPA100 ) Also purchased the KAT100-1. ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] loss of sidetone on K2-100
John, Have you tried the following? Go into Primary Menu and select Set (tone) Level, ST L Tap the display...your tone should come back. 73, Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: John [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 12:55 PM Subject: [Elecraft] loss of sidetone on K2-100 recently lost my sidetone on my K2 -100 and have replaced the following U10 LMC660, Q5 2n7000,U8MAX534 and have ordered replacement caps for C33 and C32 other than that the only alternative is to paint it ..have checked tthe output of U6 and theres the 2.5 volt but no voltage on the drain of q5 and no voltages on the other test points that are shown on the troubleshooting section...sure cud use some help with this problem..John K1GUN... ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 CW Interface
You will need a separate cable between LPT port and Key-in to the K2. Set INP to Hand. Wire your favorite keyer output in parallel with the line into the K2 Key-in. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 3:27 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K2 CW Interface I soldered up the cable to connect the K2 to the computer for logging and control. What do I need to do from here to get the computer/rig to send CW during a contest? I am currently using N3FJP's programs, and I plan on moving to N1MM. I get the impression I need a separate cable between the LPT port and the paddle input? -- David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW K2 S/N 5982 ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] ALC: issues raised almost 2 month ago + answer from Elecraft
Right on, Don. The amp must protect itself by itself and for itself. Like Overdrive, High SWR, Hi drain current, ad infinitum. Modern SS amplifiers all have this built in protection. Like many, I have never used ALC, being CW only, but I take care of drive power to protect the amplifier. de Joe, aa4nn -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] OTOH, I would be quite uncomfortable purchasing a modern SS amplifier that did not implement protection from excessive SWR without depending on the exciter to throttle back the power. ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Firmware updates for EU bands
Does that requirement exist for home built equipment? Surely you could argue that the K3 is something you built yourself. As pretty and sophisticated as the K3 is...I rather doubt the slickest car salesman could convince an authority that the radio was a home built one. de Joe, aa4nn ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Firmware Utility Errors
'Scuse me, but didn't Elecraft set up a special reflector for K3 users to discuss their problems directly with support. Who on this basic [EMAIL PROTECTED] can possibly answer your questions? I mean. other than those who are undergoing debugging and they should be on the K3 reflector anyway. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: Dave Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chuck Catledge [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 3:35 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Firmware Utility Errors On Nov 27, 2007 3:23 PM, Chuck Catledge [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been exercising the firmware utility (currently 1.0.11.21) for Anyone know what the problem may be? With prior releases of the utility all worked well and as expected. -- Chuck - AE4CW The new version works fine here, Chuck. I checked for new firmware several times with never an error message. This version pops up a message several times saying that newer firmware is available, but I assume that's because I don't yet have my K3 and it doesn't see any firmware. I'm running Win XP SP2 on an Intel board. Dave W5DHM ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Firmware Utility Errors
'Scuse me, but didn't Elecraft set up a special reflector for K3 users to discuss their problems directly with support. Who on this basic [EMAIL PROTECTED] can possibly answer your questions? I mean. other than those who are undergoing debugging and they should be on the K3 reflector anyway. de Joe, aa4nn I understand your point, Joe. OTOH, as a reflector subscriber, I am happy to see posts, and answers, to questions such as this. They are often of use to other subscribers which wouldn't happen with a direct Elecraft support email. Also, other users may have the answer which saves Elecraft employees from diverting focus from things only they can do ... such as working off the shipment backlog. What I would like to see less of are the long threads guessing about serial numbers, shipping status, deposits, etc. Probably each of us has our own preferences for what we want to see, and don't want to see, on the reflector. 73, Ed - W0YK Thanks, Ed. What is disturbing to me is guys who do not have a K3 but who are poking around with the firmware loader and posting faults to the reflector for whatever reason is behind their intent. This makes no sense to me. de Joe, aa4nn ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] how do these moduler kits work?
Yes, springs and screws. I doubt you will learn anything about electronics by assembling this kit unless you go off to the side with the user manual and do some reading. What you'll learn from this kit with the assembly manual would be how to get this row of pins into that socket without bending or otherwise making a mess of things. But there will be some tuning and aligning to keep it all interesting. You'll be proud you did! de Joe, aa4nn I'm curious, I've never had to deal with moduler kits before. waht's involved in putting them together? the most I've had to fiddle about with were solderless kits that required springs or screws to fit components together. for the teaching of the basics of electronics of course. I'm just curious. shaun ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K2/100 to external Ten-Tec QSK amp
Ten-Tec Titan has on its back panel RCA jacks for Key-in and Key-out. For years I have run the following configuration. Output from my keyer goes into the Titan Ken-in. Output from the Titan Key-out goes into K2 Key-in. This keys the Titan first, getting it ready to transmit, after which the keying line to the K2 is activated. I have also used the PA Key out from K2 to a PTT input on some amps, like Tokyo Hi-Power. Works de Joe, aa4nn -Tec Centurion and Ten-Tec Centaur have two options for inter-connection first is the single control T/R line but that won't support QSK (at least I don't think so), they also support KEY IN and KEY OUT lines for full QSK with Ten-Tec rigs (like my Orion or my Pegasus) but I can't see how I would use those with the Elecraft. Anyone out there using their K2/100 with a Ten-Tec QSK amp and if so how are you connecting the two together? 73, Jerry, KG6TT ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Plantronics Gamecon 1 Headset
Their statment should steer you clear away from considering the Plantronics Gamecon headset. de Joe, aa4nn SNIP The .Audio 350 is a modern equivalent to the old GameCom 1; the two headsets have comparable specifications however neither of these products are radio headsets. We do not rate our analog PC headsets as compatible with radio consoles. We do not release technical specifications of our retail headsets. ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KAT100 with Ladder Line
It can be quite tedious to build one's own ladder line. Wire size and spacing between wires is a critical factor in determining the resulting impedance of the line. Maintaining consistent spacing between wires is difficult. For closely spaced wires (eg. 1.5 to 2.0 inch for 450 ohm) slight variations in spacing is very critical to maintaining consistent impedance; whereas for 6 inch spacing there is less effect on impedance with slight variations in spacing. Eg. 6 inch spacing using #12 wire will give approximately 600 ohm open wire feeders. More info at: http://www.cebik.com/trans/par.html http://www.cebik.com/gup/gup31.html I find lexan difficult to cut due to the low melting point and clogged saw teeth. Plexiglass is a little bit better. I would opt for the smallest PVC pipe, cut into 6.5 inch lengths. Cut a 1/4 inch depth notch in either end wide enough to accept #12 wire. Use a band saw, scroll saw or hand held saber saw. After inserting the wire in the PVC, put a dab of Marine Glue and Sealant on there, or other quick drying adhesive. de Joe, aa4nn ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: KAT100 with Ladder Line
Hi Peter, Try not to worry too much about feeding balanced lines. Get the Elecraft BL2 and hook it to the balanced line. Connect a 2 or3 foot piece of coax from the BL2 to your rig. Tune up and away you go. If the balun tends to get a little warm, just cut off 5 or 6 feet of the balanced feedline and give it another go. You don't want to connect balanced line directly to KAT2. 73 gl, de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: Peter Wollan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 9:50 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Re: KAT100 with Ladder Line Please, I'd like some more discussion of this question. I've seen before that baluns on ladder line can be lossy, but I'm not about to get a balanced tuner, so it doesn't really help. What happens if you connect the balanced line directly to the KAT100? Or, in my case, to the KAT2? I haven't had any problems so far -- maybe low power makes a big difference, or maybe I've just had antennas which were reasonable in some way. I gather it's possible to get unpleasant currents on the case, mic, or paddle. Is that exactly the condition in which the balun will be lossy? Does connecting the ground screw on the KAT2 (or the one on the balun?) alleviate the common mode current problems? Peter N8MHD ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Mathematically challenged
Here's something to think about and it is doable and a no-brainer. Phase your two verticals. Make each vertical a 1/4 wave and space them 1/4 wave apart. Tune each one independently for your favorite frequency. Get the ComtekSystems Phased vertical box with associated feed lines and you are in business. With the phased verticals you can selectively switch for end fire in either direction in line with the verticals, plus you can switch select to transmit broadside to the two elements. Amazing results. Excellent front-to-back as well. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] snip I want to try and build an HF two Element Vertical Antenna for 20 meters. ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Ode To My Phantom K3
Yeah, Dave, you have too much time on your hands. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: David Yarnes [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 5:58 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Ode To My Phantom K3 I'm awfully wound up and in deepest distress When I last talked to Lisa she said in a week, perhaps less You'll be hearing from me, you are getting so close But two weeks have now passed with no word from Aptos. The wait is so painful, my gut's in a knot I so wish I could see that new rig that I bought. Be patient they say, so I'm biting my lips I may need a transfusion before my K3 ships. And all of you others who share my despair Know only too well why I have no more hair. I'll continue my vigil, what else can I do I'm a mess you can tell, it's like getting the flu. Oh! if some of you folks should be passing my way Check on me please if your blood type is A Positive, that is! Dave W7AQK P.S. Can you tell I'm bored? ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Sweepstakes
In my early days of contesting I would shy away from contests having a serial number in the exchange. It was for me a big time thing to fall behind in the numbers, really embarrassing. But no more. As I entered Sweepstakes early Sunday afternoon I found it interesting that ops would often ask for a repeat to confirm my unexpected low serial number. You need a strong station and a lot of experience with good copying ability to compete for overall high score. If you insist on going for high score, make your goal more realistic and more fun by competing with stations in your own ARRL/RAC section or local radio club or a friend. In this way you are competing with stations in your particular area on this continent. Forget the high score and all the pressure that goes with it, and just concentrate on getting a *sweep* of all 80 ARRL/RAC sections. Now, there's a challenge for you and a quite difficult one at that. de Joe, aa4nn ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Missing serial numbers
I built my K2 last year, and I am continuing to get to know it better, and I am consistently impressed with its capabilities. Could you supply a comparison and contrast of the K2 and the IC7000, or just other radios in general? David Wilburn - Hi David, I know little of the internals of any radio. It could be crystal filters versus DSP filters, single conversion versus n conversions. I like 500Hz filters in pileups where the K2 gives clean signals and IC7000 gives not so clean. de Joe, aa4nn On Mon, 2007-11-05 at 12:57 -0500, Joe-aa4nn wrote: David Pratt wrote: When all said and done DX-peditions always get RST599 anyway, so it doesn't matter what rig they use ;-) 73 HankK8DD wrote: There is a lot of truth there. When you are sitting in front of a radio - most any radio - with a pileup, split or straight up, there isn't a whole lot of difference between them. ** unless you are comparing a Heath AR-2 or 3 to a K2! ** I can tell you after 8 DXpeditions using the K2 and then going to Scarborough Reef with IC7000s, there really is a difference. de Joe, aa4nn ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] CW roofing filters for the K3
Believe I read that the DSP will make up for any loss caused by the 8 pole CW filter. --- When installing a crystal roofing filter in the K3, you enter a gain compensation amount in dB. The compensation is done by the DSP when that filter is in use. --- Wait a minute. Does the act of putting in a specific filter tell DSP what compensation to do OR must we dumb operators try to guess at what compensation number to enter? And how would that number be entered? de Joe , aa4nn ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft_K3] K3 Status Update - Oct 31, 2007
No one disagrees with Elecraft priorities and the want for a quality product. The issue was and remains to be the want for more information about what's happening at Aptos and the seemingly unpredictable delivery schedules. de Joe, aa4nn - From: rdehli I think you are all doing a great job at Elecraft. I do agree on your statement: Our top priority is to ship a quality product, not to push out high volume before it is ready. I'll rather have my K3 a month later than expected and knowing that everything is checked and tested, without rushing things so terribly.
Re: [Elecraft] recommendation of a low cost iambic paddle / BeengaliSimplex shipping with gold contacts
That is correct, and also the K1EL Winkey keyer. Steve provided me with a chip fix for the Begali Simplex Mono which had the funny material for key contacts. Steve did considerable research and finally declard the Begali contact material was acting more like a diode, creating a peculiar problem for the way Winkey detected a paddle closure. This is not a problem with the WinkeyUSB keyer. Begali offers a kit, I think, that will fix the contact problem. de Joe, aa4nn From: Vic K2VCO [EMAIL PROTECTED] If the 'regular' contacts are the same as what was previously supplied with the various Begali magnetic paddles, they have problems with many keyers, including the K2's internal keyer, the Logikey, and others. So the gold contacts are a very good investment. ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Why a K3?
Go to http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6673 for K3 reviews. de Joe, aa4nn -Original Message- From: KU4YP [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have recently finished my K2 and was wanting to hear from the K3 three owners, prospective and actual, of how they like the rig. ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 S/N 66
Are you psyche, Ed? Did you confirm with Lisa she was holding K3 #66? de Joe, aa4nn -Original Message- From: Ed K1EP [EMAIL PROTECTED] I guess many of you were wondering, where in the world did that box end up that Lisa was holding last Tuesday. I am really surprised that there hasn't been any chatter about it on the list. Well, to answer your questions, the K3 in that box was serial #66 and I put together a quick webpage to show you were it ended up. I am not much of an ntml buff and I used a quick page editor from my ISP, so pardon the simplicity of the page. ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 - keying an amp
I have used the K2 PA Key Out to key the THP HFK1.5, no problem at all and expect the K3 to have a similar key out feature de Joe, aa4nn : [Elecraft] Re: K3 - keying an amp Still wondering about the TXInhibit feature though and whether (A) it's a normal feature of most transceivers and (B) is it a useful feature for modern amps like the Acom when wishing to operate CW/ full QSK? 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] printing new manual
A complete manual comes with the K3. After orientation and familiarization with the rig, it seems to me only a few pages would be needed for reference, like pages 49-53 and maybe 5-6. No big deal to print 7 pages. GL to all. de Joe, aa4nn (2nd run factory asmby) ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RS-232 cable
The K3 Manual has been flogged. The RS232 cable has been whipped. What's next, fellers? de Joe, aa4nn ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 new builder (maybe) need historical info
More than that, consider the rig willl need all firmware chips depending on options, of course. I'd buy a new key myself and be done with it. $100 saving is not a $100 savings in this case. de Joe, aa4nn Oops forgot the upgrade to firmware needed for the keying mod, that adds another $44. The $100 saving is looking poor value! ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] CQ FISTS ,SKCC ETC
Can't we just drop this Fist business, geesh, folks, enough is enough. de Joe, aa4nn Oh, come on. You're really making a mountain out of a molehill here. If you don't feel comfortable replying to a CQ FISTS call, Keith, then don't do it. The rest of you please feel free to do so, even if you're not part of that august group. ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Missing CR/LF?
Doesn't happen here. de Joe, aa4nn - What results are these 1-line 700 character messages, very difficult to read. Hit the ENTER button guys! Often. Or your email client, whatever, is messed up. Fred, de N3CSY ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX1 and Straight key
That's the way it works on the K2. No harm in trying it that way. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: Dave G. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2007 10:03 PM Subject: [Elecraft] KX1 and Straight key This is a second email... I didn't se the first one get to the list!! I want to ise a Straigh (Hand) key with the KX-1\ I'm assuming the following... Tip = hot Sleeve = gnd Am I correct??? I saw nothing in the Manual to indicate which way it goes - Dave G KK7SS ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 PTT -- done!
Thanks for good explanatiion of PTT in K3. I would also hope that the K3 carrys forward the 8R feature built into the K2. This keys some amps perfectly well. de Joe, aa4nn ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 PTT -- done!
Do you mean ...closing PTT has no effect because QSK already has you in transmit mode? Or while in QSK mode must you closs PTT in order to transmit? de Joe, aa4nn This is in addition to the regular semi- and full-QSK modes. AND, if you are in semi- or full-QSK mode, closing PTT still puts you in transmit mode. ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Quick-start guide that won't challenge your ink-jet printer
Wayne, I find it absolutely amazing that you and the team are so open to incorporate these many user's wants and wishes into the K3. Also the assembly manual is a work of art. 73, Joe, aa4nn Example: how to select PTT CW vs. Full/Semi QSK we got the message :) 73,Wayne,N6KR ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 in the marketplace
Exactly. Human factor=Flashy knobs. How else could you impress a shack visitor if your radio had precious few knobs? Big seller for off shore rigs..panel full of knobs the majority of which one never touches after that first day when the radio arrived and there was lots to play with. Contesting or rag chewing, there's not all that many knobs one needs to turn, so where's the beef? My buddy Charles, who I met at VU4, I say go ahead with Orion II. de Joe, aa4nn I didn't quite follow you here Charles. What human factor item is the K3 missing that will limit it in the marketplace? Maybe it isn't flashy enough? ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 and QSK
For super fast contesting I don't see how one could beat the combination of a QSK amplifier and a QSK rig. I must be missing something. de Joe aa4nn -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sep 21, 2007 7:12 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and QSK FWIW, a good friend of mine and super CW OP/Contester/DXER (past-pres of NCCC) was a strong advocate of the CW PTT, esp if running the linear. WA6VNN Al ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Keeping Paddles In Place
In stores among kitchen gadget displays you can find these thin, round rubber pads; the purpose of which is to assist in opening jar lids. Works great under a paddle and the diameter is a perfect match for any paddle's footprint. Colors, too. de Joe, aa4nn ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Hex-Key vs Kent paddle?
I have and use Kent single lever and dual lever off and on. I like both very much but prefer the Begali simplex mono the best. The thing about the Hex key, for me, is the long finger pieces...a long way from the pivot point which makes for excessive swing distance. The Kent dual lever paddle with short arms makes for a better high speed paddle. imho de Joe, aa4nn the Kent paddle from UK. Is anyone besides me using this paddle (or used it and went away from it)? Opinions pro/con? ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Ordering Options - ??
I think it means he just placed an order, nothing else. de Joe, aa4nn snip ...I just confirmed my order with Lisa Jones - here is what I placed on order and why. Hope I got it all right... I take this to mean that Elecraft are now contacting buyers in the first production run, and confirming orders ?? and therefore the 17th Sept is a go ?? David, Vk2NU ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT: type of Keying
It's not the reduction in finger movement that is at stake here, rather what the keying mode does when you let up on a closure. de Joe, aa4nn For the life of me, I can't see the practical difference. I understand the difference, but comparing iambic to utlimatic, I see essentially the same number of finger movements for the majority of letters/numbers. ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Begali Simplex Mono
I also find the Begali Simplex Mono preferable to the 14 other paddles in my arsenal. de Joe, aa4nn If you like the Begali Simplex, you should try Begali's Simplex Mono. I've used Vibroplex, Bencher, Kent and several others and now have only a Simplex Mono. Best single-paddle key I've found in 50 years. ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] first keyer
First keyers... remember the Mon-Key? A pair of dual triode 12AU7s. One triode of one tube produced dits while the other produced dahs using a multivibrator circuit. The other tube, one triode drove a speaker while the other drove a keying relay. Dits and dahs were not self-completing, so it was tricky to hold the dah paddle down until the timing was completed, otherwise a zero might come out as a nine. de Joe, aa4nn ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Zenith
Standing in front of a Zenith like that, you could shake the change in your pants pocket to make it execute one of those four functions. de Joe, aa4nn Our console Zenith was one of the first ever to have a 4 channel remote. The remote was a small box with four small tuning forks of differing length inside. On, Off Channel UP, Channel DOWN, all from your recliner! ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Balanced AT
Well, now, when is a door not a door? Of course, when it is a jar. de Joe, aa4nn - The SCG tuner will tune balanced aerial systems but is not AFAIK a balanced tuner. ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Hotel antenna
Maybe a room on the south side. The biferglass crappie pole is a good idea. de Joe, aa4nn My wife is attending a conference in Chicago in a couple of weeks and I'm going with. When she booked the hotel, I just asked that we get a room as high as possible. I'm not sure what we got yet. ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Barbershop Contest Wednesday Night
Hello QRPers, Here is the results of the crew cuts from your QRPp barber running with a 1 watt K2 from Lake Wylie, SC, as K5ESE (aka Joe, aa4nn) I had my doubts about spending 30 minutes on 20m due to my experience of late working the 20m Fox Hunts on Thursday evenings. Anyway, there I was CQing on 14.062 and listening around about but finding no signals 0100Z-0130Z. 40m proved a bit better, 7.032, running an hour there from 0130Z- 0230Z 0133Z N5ESE 559 TX MONTY 5W 0136Z N5KIP 559 LA DICK 1W 0137Z N9NE 559 WI TODD 5W 0138Z KD2JC 559 NY JOE 5W 0139Z KB5JO 559 TX CURT 5W 0149Z WB8LZG 549 MI GREG 5W 0200Z NG7Z 559 WA PAUL 5W 0225Z W7TEG 559 TX KEITH 100W 80m was not all that bad, 3.558, but 1 watt on 80m 0230Z - 0300Z was rough, but if I had to have just one QSO there, I am glad it was with John, K4BAI. 0240Z K4BAI 579 GA JOHN 5W 73, Joe, aa4nn aka K5ESE ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Barbershop Contest Tonight
Hello QRPers, Tonight I am your Crewcut Barber in the contest, running 1 watt from a K2. from 0100Z to 0130Z I will be around 14.060, SteppIR 4-element lowered to 40ft from 0130Z to 0230z I will be around 7.030, Force12 2-element lowered to 50ft from 0230Z to 0229Z I will be around 3.560, folded dipole apex at 30ft. Y'all come GL getting other haircuts from other ESE callsigns out there calling CQ ESE CQ ESE de Joe, K5ESE aka AA4NN ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] lousy audio ham radios
I asked a wisened ham about voice guys striving for that perfect mic for the perfect sound and then you see CW guys with a shelf filled with keys, each key used at different times and why is that, to which he replied, 'quite simple, one voice, ten fingers.' de Joe, aa4nn You guys crack me up. On the one hand, some of us are trying to get as narrow as possible (200hz) and on the other hand, some of us are looking for high-fidelity, surround sound, theatre quality. ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 vs Yaesu FT-450AT
The IC7000 display would pretty much blank out due to the sun at Scarborough Reef. The display itself was not all that attractive to me. I longed for my K2 and wished the K3 could have been there. de Joe, aa4nn Not all displays are created equal... Can the attractive displays be read in direct sunlight? ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 10 days away?
You've gotta pay attention. hahahaha The field checkers have the low serial numbers, at least up to serial #008. de Joe, aa4nn By any chance may I request the first one off the line, serial number 01? ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Thursday 20M Fox Hunt
Hello All de Joe, AA4NN, in SC near Charlotte, NC. I will be one of the foxes Aug 16th along with Dale, WC7S, calling CQ FOX between 14050 and 14070 from 0100 to 0230 UTC. My listening offset will be 1khz, UP or DN, from my transmit frequency as I will indicate (UP or DN.) During the last 30 minutes I will be working zero-beat. My rig will be Elecraft K2 at 5 watts. One antenna will be the 4-element SteppIR at 102 feet which I will have in bi-directional mode firing NE and SW. Later in the hunt I will point it Westward. My second antenna is a folded dipole at 30 feet which I will randomly alternate with the SteppIR. Let's hope for some very good conditions. 73/72, de Joe, aa4nn __,_._,___ ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Twin Lead feedline
I have put 300 watts from a single 813 grounded grid amp into a doublet made using 300 ohm twin lead. No problem. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: Thom LaCosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2007 7:26 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Twin Lead feedline It's been years since I melted 300 ohm twin lead... Can I use it for a 44 foot each side of center doublet at 100 watts out? I can't find any other open wire feedline locally, and I need to get something up in the airI keep on walking into the slinky that runs down my hallway. I'm thinking at 5 watts it will pass...just not sure what will happen at 100 watts. Thanks 73 k3hrn Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Conception of a K2
Egg cartons for trays de Joe, aa4nn You can get ice cube trays at the Dollar General Storeor other small plastic containers as well. ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] speed
If they don't want us to drive us fast, why do they make such cars? And why do the speedometers go up so high? Maybe the high numbers are to accomodate conversion to Kilometers/hour de Joe, aa4nn ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3/10 OUTPUT POWER
Drive power for the Expert 1K-FA amplifier is Typically 20W for full output. Typically. I would think it ambitious to expect full output with just 20 watts drive. Just my opinion. de Joe, aa4nn . - Original Message - From: Dale Parfitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 9:46 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3/10 OUTPUT POWER I have one of the new SPE Expert amps on order: http://www.linear-amp.com/ It requires 20W of drive for full output. Can one of the knowledgeable K3 designers/testers comment on nominal Po from 160--6M? Tnx, Dale W4OP ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 or K3
It is a simple answer, really. A factory built K3 and you're all set. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: John Tobias Croteau [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 8:23 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K2 or K3 As some of you know, I've been looking at putting together a K2 station for portable RTTY/PSK31 operation. However, as I am looking at the cost differences, I am now wondering if I might better off with a K3. Here is my dilemma: I am disabled and unable to solder because the medications I am on make my hands shake like crazy. The person who normally builds kits for me is unable to take on this task due to family and work commitments. I have contacted three of the builders in the Elecraft community and have received quotes ranging from $350 to $450 to do what I want. Therefore, by the time I buy the kits from Elecraft and pay for assembly, I am looking at $1270 to $1370 for a basic K2 with what I need for data ops.For $1399, I can get a K3/10 with the same features plus many extras and better performance. Maybe I should also look for a used K2 but I am real picky on build quality. Any advice guys? Thanks - JT ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] popular rig WOW
This is not even funny! de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 10:35 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] popular rig WOW Here's a thought. Elecraft scores a hit with the K3, appealing to the general market but struggles under the mound of orders. Once-dominant Kenwood, buys the US-based company and moves production testing to Japan. The K3 survives, Kenwood's presence in ham radio increases with no engineering effort on their part. Elecraft as a name disappears and unfortunately so does the innovation, forward-thinking and risk-taking that has made them such a great source of gear. The solution? We all get assembly skills and go to work for Elecraft to make sure they have the production capability to keep up. And, of course, we'd get employee discounts :-) - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - -Original Message- From: Charles Harpole ... I just hope Elecraft can cope with the demand. Smaller companies have been covered up with orders that take them, unfortunately, down Hold on, Elecraft, we are pulling for you... the little engine that could or must. 73 ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 at VP6DX - Ducie Island 2008
In a significant way, Elecraft sponsored all K2/100s for the Banaba DXpedition, XY3C in 2004, of which I was a part. de Joe, aa4nn I'm not sure how many here have noticed but Elecraft will be a corporate sponsor of the upcoming VP6DX operation in February 2008, including seven K3 based stations. I believe this might be Elecraft's first such sponsorship but I expect the K3 will become very popular with DXpeditioners due to its portability and performance. 73, Bill W4ZV P.S. Extremely slow-loading website but FWIW: http://ducie2008.dl1mgb.com/ ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT mercury
Not insane maybe, but 30 years tending a lighthouse, the light and intermittent fog horn never bothered the old man keeper, until early one morning the fog horn failed to sound off... the old man woke up with a start and wondered What was that? de Joe, aa4nn awareness of lighthouse-related things and one of these is the legend that keepers sometimes went insane from the isolation and loneliness of lighthouse duty. It's now generally attributed to handling the mercury used ... in large quantities ... as a lubricant in some light rotation mechanisms. ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] 3m or scotch 70 tape
I've found it at Lowe's de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: Jesse Nicky [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 6:58 PM Subject: [Elecraft] 3m or scotch 70 tape Hi guys/gals -I am bldg away at my k2-100. I am doing align and test part 2. I am somewhat slow cause I am handicapped but I am getting there. My ques is does anyone know where I can obtain scotch type 70 tape ?? I have googled it several times and can only find case lots--not individual rolls. 73 Jesse Maher W6JMM (studying general for test in May) ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] RxAnt?
Put the RANT ON function under one of the PF keys to quickly switch it on and off. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: Jim Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2007 11:32 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RxAnt? excellent, thanks! this is going to be fun! 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Keyer paddle setup
No less than three Ops on Pratas Island, BQ9P, where we used paper logging, turned my paddle around as you mentioned. At the time I thought there should be a better way. de Joe, aa4nn A related item ... in the pre-computer logging days of contesting one could quickly learn left-hand sending by simply turning the paddles away from the sender and reach over the top of the key. This left the right hand free for logging. ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Amp(s) - with bare K2?
So you put 10 watts in and get ~400 watts out! You put in 50 watts and get 2000 watts out Where's the rub? de Joe, aa4nn -- - SNIP - My barefoot K2 can drive both my ICPW-1 and Quadra System to 350-400 watts. Therefore, the forthcoming KPA800 / 1500 should have similar amplification gain. If the proposed KPA800 / 1500 can only work with K2/100 and with less gain, I regret to say that the marketability of the amplifiers will be adversely affected. ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Amp(s) - with bare K2?
Fred, you're gonna need the KPA100 to drive the Elecraft amplifier(s). de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: Fred (FL) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 5:40 PM Subject: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Amp(s) - with bare K2? Will the soon-to-be-sold new Amplifier(s) coming out by Elecraft - be able to be fully driven by a bare bones basic K2? As always a fan of separate units; xcvr, amp, tuner, swr/power metering. I'm trying to end up with a CW/SSB decent wattage K2. I can't get myself to go the top-cover amplifier KPA100 route. IMHO - not the way to go for me. I guess what I'm driving at (!) - is what is the min. drive power required of these new amplifiers? Fred, N3CSY Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. http://new.mail.yahoo.com ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Soldering Stn Bites the Dust...Time to Replace
While I like my Edsyn 951SX bought on special sale, now a bit pricey, I think most Weller or Hakko are excellent. Eg., Hakko model 936-11 is $89.98 at Tequipment de Joe, aa4nn ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Ngen Clobbered
I suppose when I had the Ngen connected to the QRP K2 and accidentally pushed the MSG button causing some CW to be sent means I fried the Ngen circuit. no? de Joe, aa4nn ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] amplifier keying
You'll need the K2/100, of course. Then you key the amp with the PA Key out (RCA Jack) connection on the rear panel of the KPA100. Easy. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: William Langford [EMAIL PROTECTED] If I build the K2, how could I key my Ameritron ALS-600 amp? Is anyone out there driving an amp with their K2? Thanks K4DT ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] suggestions for a paddle?
If I say Shurr Profi II like new for $275.00 is that big bux? Plus $10 shipping to lower 48. Sorry, no original box. Pix on request. de Joe, aa4nn 1.. Happy Holidays to all.. Been thinking about purchasing a new paddle. think I might need to spend the big bucks for a Schurr Profi? Would like to think I don't have to do that. All my ham career I have been using a Bencher paddle and have been satisified. Really like the looks of the Elecraft-Bencher paddle? Any suggestions on what to get?? Thanks. Tom km4cu ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Help-damaged front end?
Before you do anything drastic, make sure your DSP unit is bypassed. Inadvertent DSP triggering can make you think the receiver is dead. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: john [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 9:13 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Help-damaged front end? I've got a K2 / 100 that has had a dramatic loss of sensitivity. This occurred after a thunderstorm, when the antennas were disconnected outside the house, but there was still some residual coax feeds (unterminated) still connected to the K2. Where to start to look? Appears to have lost sensitivity on all bands, all modes. Transmit is still fine (at least CW) . Thanks John ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] QRP Quarterly
Probably no surprise, but I notice in the QRP Quarterly 17 out of 29 rigs listed in the Hootowl Sprint were Elecraft 12 out of 19 rigs listed in the milliWatt FD Results were Elecraft. 11 out of 15 rigs listed in the Homebrew Sprint were Elecraft de Joe, aa4nn ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 Roofing Filter?
In view of this, and excuse me for not being an engineer in receiver design, why is there not a roofing filter option for the K2. Is it just not possible in a single conversion rig? de Joe, aa4nn The close in *LOUD* signals is where there was a definite deficiency vs the FT1000D. A local, K7OX, was running HP, just a few miles away. If I was anywhere within about 10khz of him, I could still hear him on the K2. The FT1000D was dead quiet right up next to him. IMO, this is the only problem with the K2's RX! ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] portable antenna
What you describe is an effective, easily transported antenna. You can't get much simpler than this. de Joe, aa4nn All in all, I still prefer the twinlead-center-fed 40m inverted vee, BL1 balun (4 to 1), and the Jackite 28' pole for portable operation. 72, John W2XS ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Now what did I do??
If it were me I would look at all the PCB traces having to do with the sidetone and I would touch up those component leads with a soldering iron. Something in that chain is intermittent and your sidetone is... now you have it, now you don't. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: nr5a [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: nr5a [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, November 03, 2006 5:24 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Now what did I do?? Guess what? Its back my sidetone is back. What did I do? Well I have no clue. Several people yesterday made comments on what to do, I tried them all and never could get the sidetone to work. Last thing I did last night was key the rig just for grins and of course no sidetone. One of the first things I did this morning was fire up the rig and guess what, sidetone works FB. Ain't electronics great? I have no clue. Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] CW keying
Direct keying is perfect. I don't know any reason to even consider optical coupling. Good luck. 73, Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: Håkan Olsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2006 1:37 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW keying Thanks Joe! That's simple enough. Just about right for my level! :-) Is there any reason in practice to use optic coupling versus direct keying? I'm going to use it for a K2 and never ever going to upgrade to K2/100 or using an amplifier. de Håkan Joe-aa4nn wrote: You can look at the pinout for LPT1 at http://www.k1ea.com/hints/lpt.htm Also look at the pictorial at http://www.n3fjp.com/ under CW-PC Interface. de Joe, aa4nn ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] CW keying
You can look at the pinout for LPT1 at http://www.k1ea.com/hints/lpt.htm Also look at the pictorial at http://www.n3fjp.com/ under CW-PC Interface. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: Håkan Olsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2006 12:49 AM Subject: [Elecraft] CW keying So now I am about to put the KI02 RS-232 I/O Option into my K2. Now I want to work CW from the computer using serial port control line keying. That should be simple, but what circuit/components are you guys using to do that? Any links were I can read about it? Please tell me so I don't mess things up at the very end of this most wonderful building experience! 73 de Håkan / SM6EQO K2 #05810 ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT: 50 years
Congratulations on half-century in Ham Radio, Vic (K2VCO). Keep juicing up those transistors. 73, de Joe, aa4nn License Sep1955 as K5GFN, AA4NN Feb1977 ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Plexiglas case for K2
Excellent job, Doug. Fantastic detail with the plexiglass. What's to hurt transmitting with it as QRP. Go for it. de Joe, aa4nn - Hello all, I wanted to show off my K2 at the recent Melbourne hamfest. But, I didn't want a lot of people poking around inside my radio. So I decided to make some transparent plastic cover panels for the radio. It took about 10 hours to make everything fit. Anyone that is good with plastics could do it much faster but I was learning. I think it turned out really good. I got a lot of comments about it at the hamfest. If you want to show off your workmanship you might give it a try. I haven't tried operating the rig with the plastic covers on but I am sure it would be shooting RF out everywhere. The links below will take you to some photos of the radio. Doug W4DAS K2 #5000 http://www.heathkit.info/K2_5000-1.jpg http://www.heathkit.info/K2_5000-2.jpg http://www.heathkit.info/K2_5000-3.jpg ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] CW Fans- check it out!
Being into CW doesn't mean buying shirts with CW on them. de Joe, aa4nn Hello all, If you're into CW, check out this place. http://www.cafepress.com/cwlifestyle 72, Ed, WA3WSJ ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] LP-100
Hi Larry, Did you perhaps overlook my order and paypal payment of $322 August 1, 2006, for the LP-100? 73, Joe, aa4nn - Gee, thanks for the plug, Craig ;-) I should point out that at this time I only have about 10 units left from the current production run. Visit my website for more details. The LP-100 would look nice sitting on top of the new amp ;-) 73, Larry N8LP www.telepostinc.com ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: Pelican case for just the K2
Hi Charlie, I use a hard sided golf bag, a little over 4 feet, to transport amateur gear as checked baggage to DXpeditions. This golf box as I call it is intended for golfers to put their club bag inside for protection. I got mine at Dick's sporting goods. Its been to bq9p, xy3c, t33c, c91, vu4... etc. I put power supplies, tuner, coax, 259B, antennas, etc, and only once did I put the K2 in there and that was on a domestic flight. I wrap all gear in 5/8 bubble wrap. It seems to me the hard sided golf bag would be a good replacement for your soft sided duffle bag. I have had no problems checking the golf bag. The problem with it is you can get too much gear in there and it goes over the 50 pound limit. No problem, I just pay the $25 for overweight and be done with it. I usually put my K2 in my carry on baggage. Maybe that will all change now that carry-on is restricted. 73, Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: Charlie, W0YG [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 2:26 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Re: Pelican case for just the K2 Perhaps I should clarify my previous post. I am really only looking into a Pelican case for my application. It seems as if the Pelican 1400 is just large enough to get a K2 in but there is a question about the vent screw hitting the side of the K2 as it must face sideways to fit the case. I need a Pelican case that will go in my duffle bag for my overseas trips. Since the suitcase is soft sided, actually an over the shoulder small soft sided duffle, I need a small Pelican case to protect the K2 yet fit the duffle bag. Anyone ever use the Pelican 1400 or is the 1450 the smallest, safest case to use? I have doubts about the 1450 fitting inside my duffle. Now the reason I ask is I am headed back to VK9CGG for three weeks. Hope to work lots of you with a K3 undamaged by checking it in my luggage but inside a Pelican case. Any recommendations? 73, Charlie, W0YG.. ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: ROHS Compliant/Lead Solder
Give it a rest, Fred??? then you throw out more grist for the mill. hi Joe, aa4nn -- Seems to be time to GIVE IT A REST. No one is going to solve the ROHS world, or the MIL SPEC world, of the METRIC for U.S. world either. These things come and go. When they figure out how to remove the LEAD/ACID battery from all of our millions of automobiles - then I'll start to be concerned. How about the lead balancing weights on your tires? Lead sinkers? Lead bullets in Iraq and Tazmania? Lead battery terminals? ... Leaded windows in our churches? Linotype lead in those old european russian printing plants? Fred FL ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] NGEN/XG-2 Project
Under the Kiss principle, it would seem two BNC connectors, one for each unique function, would be appropriate and not at all inconvenient. Keep 'em separated. de Joe, aa4nn There are very tiny switches that would do the job of switching one connector, but they would take up about the room of the second BNC. You can get short nib BNC chassis mount receptacles that only require a lock washer and nut to mount in one hole. ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Getting started on K2
The K2 is really that good. Confirming the words of K7ZUM, my K2 at T33, T30, 3D2, 3DA0, C91, VU4, VU2 performed just incredibly, continuously, unbelieveably well. You just have to marvel at the capabilities inside this tiny transceiver. de Joe, aa4nn I don't know if anybody else [...] does this, but every time I turn my K2 on, and use it on a DX-ped hour after hour, I sit and look at this itty bitty radio, and am just amazed at how something so small, can be so good! anybody else do this? -- K7ZUM ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K1 ATU Manual
Think of it this way: KAT1 - AT inside a K1 KNB1 - NB inside a K1 KNB2 - NB inside a K2 KDSP2 - DSP inside a K2 KSB2 - SB inside a K2 ad infinitum de Joe, aa4nn I wish Elecraft had chosen a little more logical system of model numbers for their accessories, one that began with the model number of the rig to which they apply. Thus, K1AT, or even K1-AT, rather than KAT1, for the K1 antenna tuner. The KAT100 always makes me think of something for the K1, but it's for the K2! At the least it should have been a KAT2100. KAT2-100, or KAT1002, or better yet, the K2AT100. ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Yaesu YH77STA K2
Bernie, etal, Yaesu YH77STA headphones are lightweight and very comfortable. I have used them for many years at home as well as on DXpedition with a K2 working those gruelling 3 to 4-hour shifts of pileups. I don't wear them covering my ear but pushed slightly forward. Great sound from those beautiful CW tones. I have no idea how they sound on that other mode. de Joe, aa4nn Anyone using the Yaesu YH77STA headphones with their K2? If so, what do you think of them (pros cons)? Tnx 72 de N8PVZ ---bernie ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Yaesu YH77STA K2
I sometimes plug my YH77ST headsets into my PC phones out, which is stereo, and put a music CD in the drive and listen to some great stereo music. I don't know about the 20Khz upper response but the highs and lows I hear are quite high fidelity. Certainly much broader than the 100-5000HZ. Plus, they are amazing CW receptors as well. de Joe, aa4nn Do you know what the frequency response of these 'phones is? Are they the usual 20Hz - 20Khz hi-fi type, or do they have a more limited response, like 100-5000 Hz?. ___ 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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
