TR : [Elecraft] Oscilloscope... need info for a newbie

2004-06-21 Thread Jean-François Ménard
the manual and a few basic document telling me how to use a scope. I know how to setup good scale according to what I suppose to mesure but I think I misse something Any idea or help would be appreciated. 73 === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ [EMAIL

RE : [Elecraft] Elecraft Web Site

2004-06-23 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Yes, from here, leave in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada -Message d'origine- De : [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] De la part de John J. Lally Envoyé : 23 juin 2004 12:53 À : elecraft@mailman.qth.net Objet : [Elecraft] Elecraft Web Site Is the Elecraft web site working. John

[Elecraft] K2, another big step will begin !!!

2004-07-19 Thread Jean-François Ménard
I finally found a buyer for my TS-2000 now I will have all the money to complete my K2 with everything I need... The 100W PA will be in a EC2 enclosure with the external antenna tuner... like shown in the photo gallery... The DSP and all other options will also be in it. The K2 will be a

RE : [Elecraft] OK Computer gurus, a little help

2004-07-27 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Hi, This is a computer software issue. Audio software normally have an option to listen what your record or monitor from de line-in of your sound card. But sometime, software do not offer it I have on my computer 2 softwares acting like a spectroscope One of them offer me to listen to

RE : [Elecraft] OK Computer gurus, a little help

2004-07-27 Thread Jean-François Ménard
You did exactly what is to be the best for you -Message d'origine- De : [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] De la part de James T. Jim Rogers Envoyé : 27 juillet 2004 14:53 À : Elecraft Reflector Objet : RE: [Elecraft] OK Computer gurus, a little help Thanks guys,

Re: [Elecraft] MD2 resistor mod - a different approach?

2004-11-24 Thread Jean-François Ménard
://www.elecraft.com === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ [EMAIL PROTECTED] Elecraft K2 #4130 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard === ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

[Elecraft] VCO relationship with 4 Mhz ocsillator

2004-11-25 Thread Jean-François Ménard
see the on the control board that the MCU have an output /PLLCS that go to the PLL synthetizer that must be there, but why ? This setup seems to be particular to the K2 concept ?!?!? Right, wrong !?!? Thanks for your time... Sincerly, === Jean-François Ménard

Re: [Elecraft] VCO relationship with 4 Mhz ocsillator

2004-11-25 Thread Jean-François Ménard
understanding. Thanks and sorry again for your time. Le 04-11-25, à 19:49, Jean-François Ménard a écrit : Hi, As a newcomer in amateur radio... I don't know much about electronic... But one thing for sure... My K2 works great !!! I finally found today clear and easy explanation on the Internet

Re: [Elecraft] VCO relationship with 4 Mhz ocsillator

2004-11-25 Thread Jean-François Ménard
resources for Adjusting C22 to calibrate the K2's Frequency Display. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jean-François Ménard Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2004 5:56 PM Cc: Elecraft - Maling List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] VCO

[Elecraft] Heil MD2 microphone... finally !!!

2004-12-03 Thread Jean-François Ménard
/PhotoAlbum41.html Proud to be in the Elecraft family !!! 73 === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ [EMAIL PROTECTED] Elecraft K2 #4130 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard === ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

[Elecraft] Fwd: File0001

2004-12-13 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Début du message réexpédié : De: Jean-François Ménard [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 13 décembre 2004 19:52:35 GMT-05:00 À: michel rousseau [EMAIL PROTECTED] Objet: Rép : File0001 Merci Michel, Message reçu !!! Je vais aller lire sur le dynamic range je ne suis pas trop famillier avec ces

Re: [Elecraft] KIO2

2004-12-20 Thread Jean-François Ménard
://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard

[Elecraft] Re: your Mac

2004-12-20 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Le 04-12-20, à 18:43, Jean-François Ménard a écrit : Hi, I'm using MacLoggerDX from DogPark Software. A excellent software that support the K2. I'm using a Powerbook G4 too!! Take a look at : http://www.machamradio.com/ It is a good stating point for a Mac user. 73 Le 04-12-20, à 19:39

[Elecraft] A brief look at year 2004...

2004-12-23 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Merry X'Mas and long live to Elecraft !!! === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard === ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

[Elecraft] K2

2004-12-24 Thread Jean-François Ménard
A friend of mine would like to buy this K2 as described below: K2s, s/n 3155, which has the following options: installed: KNB2, KAF2, KSB2 K160M. I purchased this K2 in Dec. of 2002, and built it in 2003. This K2 was built with the K2 toroid kit from The Toroidguy, Could someone tell me

[Elecraft] Another K2 for 2005 !?!? :-)

2004-12-26 Thread Jean-François Ménard
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[Elecraft] K2 running QRP

2004-12-30 Thread Jean-François Ménard
K2 at full QRP power ? 73 === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard === ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

[Elecraft] DON

2005-01-05 Thread Jean-François Ménard
OK I know, I know... It was not Don, but his mother Still a very sad news :-( ___ 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.):

Re: [Elecraft] sad news

2005-01-05 Thread Jean-François Ménard
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 #4650

2005-01-15 Thread Jean-François Ménard
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[Elecraft] KX1

2005-01-18 Thread Jean-François Ménard
YES !!! I received my KX1 today. took not too long to receive it My serial number is 999 !!! So Elecraft broke the 1000 barrier of KX1 sold 73 === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 / KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard

[Elecraft] KX1 and strange bug in firmware

2005-01-20 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Hi, Yesterday, I was building my KX1, and I was at the test phase and alignment part 2. I tough that I was something wrong with my keyer But hopefully I found this message on the reflector I forgot to read the errata that came with the KX1 telling exactly this strange behavior. Ouf !!!

Re: [Elecraft] spectrum analyser for Mac on OS X

2005-01-20 Thread Jean-François Ménard
page: http://www.elecraft.com === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 / KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard === ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] spectrum analyser for Mac on OS X

2005-01-20 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Note that those 3 software runs on OS X... not OS 9 Le 05-01-20, à 13:42, Jean-François Ménard a écrit : Yes, I have those 3 running om my Powerbook G4 1.5 Ghz with OS X 10.3 AudioXplorer iSpectrum Analyzer Mac The Scope 4x (the best !!!) Look at www.versiontracker.com to find

[Elecraft] Basic Elecraft KX1 #999 finished and ready to go !!!

2005-01-20 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Hi, I put some photos on my basic KX1 kit that was under construction until tonight. Ready to go now !!! http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum44.html 73 === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 / KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard

[Elecraft] KX1 need help on last step

2005-01-20 Thread Jean-François Ménard
!?!?!? === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 / KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard === ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 need help on last step

2005-01-20 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Le 05-01-20, à 20:37, Jean-François Ménard a écrit : Again, Using my Elecraft dummy load with my MM set on DC on DL terminal, and also using the formula that come with the Elecraft DL I have 2.56W on 20M and 3.38W on 40M is it normal... !?!?!? Probably no !?!?, I redo all my toroids

[Elecraft] KX1 internal battery

2005-01-22 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Hi, Just to be sure May I leave my standard Alkaline AA batteries inside de KX1 while using external DC supply ??? I think the KX1 is not acting the same manner as a K2 when you use external supply !?!? Tnanks. J-F VA2VYZ K2 #4130 / KX1 #999 ___

[Elecraft] KX1 Cheat Sheet !!!

2005-01-22 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Hi, A friend of mine gave to me a marvelous cheat sheet kit for my KX1. It is the size of a card deck. You can bring it with you on the road, and when your memory fail, just take a peek at it to remind you the way !!! The cheat sheet has been made by VE3HLS. I have no credit for this !!! Thanks

[Elecraft] Photos Antenna Tuner for KX1

2005-01-23 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Hi, For those who wish to see the marvelous antenna tuner I finally built for the KX1 this afternoon Look at http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum44.html 73 === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 / KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 internal battery

2005-01-23 Thread Jean-François Ménard
of the KX1.   Geoff, K6TFZ === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 / KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard === ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

RE : [Elecraft] KX1 internal battery

2005-01-24 Thread Jean-François Ménard
OK now I see your point. But I use my regular DC power supply as an external source at home. So the power is not supposed to be less than my batteries... I hope so ;-) But if I go on a field trip using external 13.8V batteries to have more power instead of a steady DC power source , OK now

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Antenna

2005-01-31 Thread Jean-François Ménard
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RE : [Elecraft] K2 BAT

2005-02-01 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Yes, just like a alarm system... Ready to go, any time 73 -Message d'origine- De : [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] De la part de David Envoyé : 1 février 2005 09:12 À : Mailingliste Elecraft Objet : [Elecraft] K2 BAT I was wondering how does everyone keep there

Re: [Elecraft] An external PA with the K2?

2005-02-16 Thread Jean-François Ménard
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[Elecraft] Portable solar power solution

2005-02-19 Thread Jean-François Ménard
have no photo for now, but a few are coming later this weeks 73 === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 / KX1 #999 http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard === ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

Re: [Elecraft] Portable solar power solution

2005-02-20 Thread Jean-François Ménard
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Re: [Elecraft] S-9 calibration with XG1

2005-02-21 Thread Jean-François Ménard
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[Elecraft] QRP... first real test !!!

2005-02-27 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Hi, For all who wish to see my portable setup unsing my Buddipole running QRP @ 5W on the QRP Quebec Net Just visit my fresh photos... http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum46.html 73 === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 / KX1 #999 http

RE : [Elecraft] K2/SSB Construction

2005-02-28 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Nothing special on my side. Just be sure to your kit include the latest mods about the SSB bandwidth... 2.4 kHz instead of 2.2 kHz... Should be there now on lastest version. Be sure to pay attention at the toroids... They are smaller than those in the K2, and the enamel wire is easely

RE : [Elecraft] KX1 says PO.4 -- is this 0.4 W or 4 W?

2005-03-02 Thread Jean-François Ménard
0.4W ... -Message d'origine- De : [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] De la part de Andrew Moore Envoyé : 2 mars 2005 16:15 À : elecraft@mailman.qth.net Objet : [Elecraft] KX1 says PO.4 -- is this 0.4 W or 4 W? Testing my KX1 with internal antenna tuner... When in tune mode the

Re: RE : [Elecraft] KX1 says PO.4 -- is this 0.4 W or 4 W?

2005-03-02 Thread Jean-François Ménard
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[Elecraft] K60XV, need help

2005-03-02 Thread Jean-François Ménard
on it but I don't thing it's enough Anybody have a replacement part number or explanation of what I should ask for Digikey part number Digikey sells in Canada... where I live Thanks for your help !! === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130

[Elecraft] K60XV

2005-03-03 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Finally, everything is fully working One more time... if you are not in a good mood to build leave it there as is but when you feel OK... GO GO GO !!! Thanks to Don for his advice... 73 === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 / KX1 #999 http

[Elecraft] Expedition, take 2 !

2005-06-13 Thread Jean-François Ménard
of the poor HF condition that day. http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum50.html Thanks !!! 73 J-F / VA2VYZ _ Jean-François Ménard Responsable du service informatique CIMA+ 3385, rue King Ouest Sherbrooke QC J1L 1P8 CANADA Tél.(819) 565-3386 poste #4362 Fax (819) 821-4283

RE : [Elecraft] KPA100 and EC2

2005-06-16 Thread Jean-François Ménard
I did this setup and it works without any flaw. Give us an advantage Easy QRP and QRO setup at the same time in second !!! I have a few photos on my website on this setup: http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum29.html And there... http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum47.html

RE: [Elecraft] KPA100 and EC2

2005-06-16 Thread Jean-François Ménard
] Envoyé : 16 juin 2005 08:44 À : Jean-François Ménard Objet : Re: RE : [Elecraft] KPA100 and EC2 Jean-François Ménard wrote: I did this setup and it works without any flaw. Give us an advantage Easy QRP and QRO setup at the same time in second !!! I have a few photos on my website

RE : RE : RE : [Elecraft] KPA100 and EC2

2005-06-16 Thread Jean-François Ménard
YES !!! ;-) -Message d'origine- De : Paul Heller [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Envoyé : 16 juin 2005 10:07 À : Jean-François Ménard Objet : Re: RE : RE : [Elecraft] KPA100 and EC2 Jean-François Ménard wrote: The LDG Z-100 is really not as good as the KAT100. I experiment many RF

RE: [Elecraft] KPA100 power on 20m/30m, update

2005-06-22 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Did you redo an alignment of the KPA100 after, or you just changed the 2 caps ? -Message d'origine- De : [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] De la part de Mike Markowski Envoyé : 22 juin 2005 12:36 Cc : Elecraft Reflector Objet : Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 power on 20m/30m, update Vic

RE: [Elecraft] knob

2005-07-11 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Finnaly ordered FT-100 knob seems to be OK, size, shape, etc... Thanks everyone for tips ! 73 -Message d'origine- De : [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] De la part de Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy Envoyé : 11 juillet 2005 13:50 À : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc : Elecraft Discussion

RE: [Elecraft] knob

2005-07-12 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Maybe for some people, FT-900 is better, but it is now an obselete part and no more available from Yaesu... :-( That's what Yaesu USA told me yesterday... -Message d'origine- De : [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] De la part de [EMAIL PROTECTED] Envoyé : 12 juillet 2005 09:32

Re: [Elecraft] Import duties on amateur radio items

2008-04-08 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Duty free for amateur product in Canada ... YES. It is not because you bought something from Canada you will be duty free you finally IMPORT something on your side. So you are responsible of the restriction of your country. I ordered a lot of amateur products from the US... and I only

[Elecraft] DATA port on my K2

2008-04-11 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Hi, I finally built my DATA port on my Elecraft K2. It works great with my NUE-PSK modem. If people would like to have detail please feel free to ask... I put a few pictures on Internet... http://www.flickr.com/photos/va2ss/ 73 === de Jean-François VA2SS === de Jean-François

[Elecraft] K2 DATA port... finally.

2008-04-14 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Hi Elecrafters !!! I finally did my K2 universal DATA port. I put the schematic on my website... http://www.flickr.com/photos/va2ss/ I say «universal» because I also add audio transformer to keep ground loop away and a trimmer to the input, so you will be able to keep mic preamp setting

[Elecraft] K2 DATA port has been updated !!

2008-04-22 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Hi to all, I have updated my pictures about the DATA port I added on my Elecraft K2. I changed a few thing. First of all I used RG-174 coax for all wires I found that the audio was a little bit distort using regular flat ribbon cable. RJ-174 is very small and provide better

[Elecraft] ELecraft K2 DATA port IMPORTANT update

2008-04-27 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Hi everybody, Since my first prototype of the K2 DATA port implementation, I did some extensive test today during an outdoor portable operation. I found that ground loop can occur on lower band... 40m or lower... And the problem come from the PTT line that goes to ground during TX. Even

[Elecraft] K2.. capacitor... need info

2009-02-18 Thread JEAN-FRANÇOIS MÉNARD
Hi everybody, When I was doing the alignment of my 3rd built KPA100, I found that I have a HI CUR message on 80m only. A short history, I always have this message on 80m and need to set the CAL CUR value a little bit higher when using the K2 in QRP mode 2.8 amp instead of 2.5 amp. I

[Elecraft] K2 freeze at startup... need advice

2008-09-18 Thread Jean-François Ménard
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 freeze at startup... need advice

2008-09-18 Thread Jean-François Ménard
unplugging things and it started working Unplug the key and check again. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 8:34 PM To: Jean-François Ménard Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re

Re: [Elecraft] K2 freeze at startup... need advice

2008-09-18 Thread Jean-François Ménard
be OK with those cables unplugged. 73, Don W3FPR Jean-François Ménard wrote: Hi everybody, I have my first major trouble since my building experience back in 2004. Now, everytime i power up my K2, I can see ELECRAFT and then the frequency. but everything is frozen after.. still get

Re: [Elecraft] K2 freeze at startup... need advice

2008-09-19 Thread Jean-François Ménard
involved. 73, Don W3FPR Jean-François Ménard wrote: It seems that something let my K2 stuck in TX mode. I removed all module and put appropriate jumpers (unmod kit). Still in TX when powered ON. I checked this using my DL2 dummy load with my multimeter I always have output power !! Could

Re: [Elecraft] K2 freeze at startup... need advice

2008-09-19 Thread Jean-François Ménard
I also found another thing. Resistance check of Pin 7 and 8 of RP4 on the control board give me 81K ohm, but PIN 5 and 6 give me 19K ohm... should be 81K ohm too !!! Le 08-09-19 à 09:29, Jean-François Ménard a écrit : It seems that a resistence check on the control board give me

Re: [Elecraft] K2 freeze at startup... need advice

2008-09-19 Thread Jean-François Ménard
You are right!! After U6 removed RP4 pin 5 and 6 are now at 81k ohm!! U6 must be replaced Thanks for your help. But one question remains. What did happen to U6 ?? Jean-François Ménard Le 08-09-19 à 09:52, Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] a écrit : Jean-Francois, Sounds like

[Elecraft] still have a problem.... still TX on power on

2008-09-25 Thread Jean-François Ménard
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Re: [Elecraft] still have a problem.... still TX on power on

2008-09-25 Thread Jean-François Ménard
to be damaged. Is it possible that there was nothing wrong with Control Board U6, but the entire problem was KSB2 U1? There is a possibility that both were bad - that happens, but rarely. 73, Don W3FPR Jean-François Ménard wrote: I found last week, with help from a few guys, that my problem

Re: [Elecraft] still have a problem.... still TX on power on --K2

2008-09-26 Thread Jean-François Ménard
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RE : [Elecraft] Magnetic Fields

2007-10-10 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Hi, Elecraft already have a mod kit for this kind of behavior since 2005. The part number is : K2VCOSHLDKT You can also take a look at the documentation provided at : http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K2%20VCO%20sheild%20mod%20rev%20E.pdf Have a nice day. JF VA2VYZ --- Dave Jeanne Robertson

Re: [Elecraft] Re: KPA 100 pA issues,,,, puzzle...

2007-10-10 Thread Jean-François Ménard
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[Elecraft] shaft encoder... re-wire for less stress

2007-01-03 Thread Jean-François Ménard
. Take a peek at some pics... http://web.mac.com/jf.menard click on the tab «K2 mods»... last few pics... 73 === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 FISTS #11896 SKCC #2245 http://web.mac.com/jf.menard

[Elecraft] XV50 help needed !?!?

2007-01-04 Thread Jean-François Ménard
question is: Has Q3 has bit the dust? Thanks... 73, Ken Wagner K3IU === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 FISTS #11896 SKCC #2245 http://web.mac.com/jf.menard __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam

[Elecraft] long wire antenna kit for KX1 and K2

2007-01-05 Thread Jean-François Ménard
on my website... http://web.mac.com/jf.menard Just click on the «KX1 K2 ANT» tab menu. Best 73 === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 Elecraft KX1 #999 FISTS #11896 SKCC #2245 http://web.mac.com/jf.menard

[Elecraft] KX1 travelling micro case solution

2007-01-07 Thread Jean-François Ménard
And click on the «KX1 CASE» tab in the menu to access this section. Have a nice day and best 73 !! === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 KX1 #999 FISTS #11896 SKCC #2245 Web: http://web.mac.com/jf.menard __ Do

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 travelling micro case solution

2007-01-07 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Le 07-01-07 à 12:16, Jean-François Ménard a écrit : Hi, I received many emails asking me if I could include in my website pictures of the KX1 Pelican micro case setup. So I added this morning pictures with a few descriptions for the pics. So if you want to take a look at it... just go to my

[Elecraft] Weird project... maybe not... ?!?!?

2007-01-07 Thread Jean-François Ménard
consider this alternative as an upgrade feature for the futur ?!?!! :-)) What do people think about it !?!?! 73 === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 KX1 #999 FISTS #11896 SKCC #2245 Web: http://web.mac.com/jf.menard

Re: [Elecraft] External KPA100?

2007-01-07 Thread Jean-François Ménard
/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 KX1 #999 FISTS #11896 SKCC #2245 Web: http://web.mac.com/jf.menard __ Do

Re : [Elecraft] kx1 travel case smith and wesson

2007-01-08 Thread Jean-François Ménard
any pics of the case ? - Message initial De : Stephen Brandt [EMAIL PROTECTED] À : elecraft@mailman.qth.net Envoyé le : lundi 8 janvier 2007, 01 h 38 min 08 s Objet : Re: [Elecraft] kx1 travel case smith and wesson And you can use the Protected by Smith and Weston decal. Never mind

Re : [Elecraft] VFO A/B issue

2007-01-08 Thread Jean-François Ménard
this normal for the K2 :-(( - Message initial De : worsr [EMAIL PROTECTED] À : elecraft@mailman.qth.net Envoyé le : lundi 8 janvier 2007, 13 h 45 min 37 s Objet : [Elecraft] VFO A/B issue I couldn't find this in the manual. On my K2 (05767), the frequency in the alternate VFO is

Re : [Elecraft] Weird project... maybe not... ?!?!?

2007-01-08 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Hi, I have already built such switching box using fast relay and an external key from the K2 (and for my test, another rig and etx. key) This is working. And I think by using 2 K2, we will be able to give more intelligence to the swtiching box. but my main concern is between the 2 IO lines

Re : [Elecraft] CAL PLL and CAL FIL

2007-01-08 Thread Jean-François Ménard
On my side, when doing CAL FIL, I always BYPASS the KDSP2. J-F VA2VYZ - Message initial De : Dohn [EMAIL PROTECTED] À : [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Envoyé le : lundi 8 janvier 2007, 15 h 46 min 27 s Objet : RE: [Elecraft] CAL PLL and CAL FIL If you

Re : [Elecraft] microHam CW keyer

2007-01-09 Thread Jean-François Ménard
It will work. The KIO2 is the same as the IO in the KPA100. J-F VA2VYZ - Message initial De : Chuck Guenther [EMAIL PROTECTED] À : elecraft@mailman.qth.net Envoyé le : mardi 9 janvier 2007, 07 h 51 min 00 s Objet : [Elecraft] microHam CW keyer I'm now working on the KIO2 kit for my

[Elecraft] XV50 problem is worst ! Need help.

2007-01-11 Thread Jean-François Ménard
to start now. I don't have very much experience in finding trouble. If someone could coach me where to start, I will really appreciate... :-(( Thanks for your times. === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 KX1 #999 FISTS #11896 SKCC #2245 Web: http

Re: [Elecraft] XV50 problem is worst ! Need help.

2007-01-11 Thread Jean-François Ménard
-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 KX1 #999 FISTS #11896 SKCC #2245 Web: http://web.mac.com/jf.menard === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 KX1 #999 FISTS #11896 SKCC #2245 Web: http://web.mac.com/jf.menard

Re: [Elecraft] XV50 problem is worst ! Need help.

2007-01-12 Thread Jean-François Ménard
on the side of C65 drop to 2.7V (should be around 4.7 ???) All other measurements in the troubleshooting section are in the spec range. So, If I consider that my problem is in RX. Is these results could help ??? Le 07-01-11 à 20:45, Jean-François Ménard a écrit : Hi to all, Last week

Re: [Elecraft] XV50 problem is worst ! Need help.

2007-01-12 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Question: If I have 7.2Vdc on U7 pin 1 on RX... is it possible that a problem with relay K1 ??? Because on RX, relay K1 should be in another position as I can figure it out on the schematic !?!?!?!? Le 07-01-12 à 10:05, Jean-François Ménard a écrit : Hi, I verified all voltages

Re: [Elecraft] XV50 problem... I think I'm closer to the problem

2007-01-12 Thread Jean-François Ménard
... :-)) If it is an Elecraft, it could be repaired !!! Thanks for any help !! 73 === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 KX1 #999 FISTS #11896 SKCC #2245 Web: http://web.mac.com/jf.menard __ Do You Yahoo

Re: [Elecraft] XV50 problem... I think I'm closer to the problem

2007-01-13 Thread Jean-François Ménard
on C1 side = 0.0 vrms !! Am I on the good track ?!?!?!? Further reading give me also 0 at C3 and C48 Le 07-01-12 à 17:15, Matt Osborn a écrit : On Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:47:05 -0500, Jean-François Ménard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If someone could just give the actual Vdc of BOTH side of C3

Re: [Elecraft] XV50 problem... problem solved !!

2007-01-13 Thread Jean-François Ménard
First of all, thanks to everyone who help me out !!! Problem solved !! Finally, I changed Q3 and C28 and everything is now working A Best 73 J-F VA2VYZ Le 07-01-13 à 11:30, Jean-François Ménard a écrit : Worst than that I just connect my wideband NGen... I'm using my rf probe too

[Elecraft] What about... the audio and the K2 !?!?

2007-01-20 Thread Jean-François Ménard
visiting ! === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 KX1 #999 FISTS #11896 SKCC #2245 Web: http://web.mac.com/jf.menard __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http

[Elecraft] HF Amplifier

2007-01-21 Thread Jean-François Ménard
with my K2... and two, I do not want to hear relays when running full breakin. A question come to my mind. when Elecraft will have the KPA800 ready !?!? What kind of HF amp on the market could be as good as Elecraft ? === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft

Re : [Elecraft] HF Amplifier

2007-01-22 Thread Jean-François Ménard
It looks like a very nice option to a K2. I sent them an email to verified how much in Canada with the shipping I'm really sad, because I'm really minded on KPA800 mainly the spec and feature give me an high interest in a futur project with 2 K2 on the same amp I really don't get

Re : [Elecraft] HF Amplifier

2007-01-22 Thread Jean-François Ménard
I used my K2 last year very often with an Ameritron AL-811H... No problem since I sold it - Message initial De : Wyn Hughes [EMAIL PROTECTED] À : elecraft@mailman.qth.net Envoyé le : lundi 22 janvier 2007, 08 h 37 min 28 s Objet : [Elecraft] HF Amplifier Jean-Francois The main

Re : [Elecraft] K2 eHam Review on Jan 15

2007-01-22 Thread Jean-François Ménard
I read the review. Yes the alignment accuracy and drifting is a fact. But I keep in mind that the design is simple and must stay simple if we want to do service in it. Yes with more microcontroller and recent gears, it will be better... but how much more $$$ Also, I'm using it as my main rig,

Re : [Elecraft] Tuning knob Alternative

2007-01-23 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Oh boy... again... ;-)) Take a look at the Yaesu FT-100 knob... I have one on my K2, and one spare for my next K2. Take a look at my website at http://web.mac.com/jf.menard/ Click on the K2 MOD tab i the menu look at the last two pics... and click on it to make it bigger... A very nice

[Elecraft] FS: XV50 KAT100+KPA100 in EC2

2007-01-24 Thread Jean-François Ménard
in US (conus) or Canada If you have any question or want to buy, please e-mail me off list. === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 KX1 #999 FISTS #11896 SKCC #2245 Web: http://web.mac.com/jf.menard __ Do You

Re : [Elecraft] FS: XV50 SOLD

2007-01-25 Thread Jean-François Ménard
) or Canada Payment option: Paypal or Money Order === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Elecraft K2 #4130 KX1 #999 FISTS #11896 SKCC #2245 Web: http://web.mac.com/jf.menard __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has

[Elecraft] FS: KPA100+KAT in EC2 *** SOLD***

2007-01-25 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Item sold, thanks ! *** KAT100 + KPA100 in EC2 enclosure *** Excellent construction, excellent working condition and very good =20 cosmetic. Kit was bought last autumn 2006 and built by myself. KPA100 firmware version 1.09 Brand new today: 667$ USD + shipping. I'm asking 525$ USD + shiping

Re: [Elecraft] O'scope recommendations

2006-08-12 Thread Jean-François Ménard
I was using a Tek TDS2014 for a while... FFT function was very useful to calibrate filters, check CW and SSB bandwitdth, adjust SPOT tone, etc... Also good for adjusting power output with a 10X probe with AC rms with a directionnal coupler. Many things could be done I recently change my

[Elecraft] OT: Looking for some foam.]

2006-10-25 Thread Jean-François Ménard
look at pelican.com... I found mine there and it did a great job. My KX1 is in a Pelican Microcase 1060, and I use foam from a pelican case. Scott Spencer a écrit : This is a bit off of the normal topics but since there are a lot of portable operators on this list, I figure somebody may be

Re: [Elecraft] Plexiglas case for K2

2006-10-26 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Excellent idea Doug if you want to show to people the work labor you did But I think it will not be a good idea to use it for TX Doug Shields a écrit : 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

[Elecraft] Signal generator question

2006-10-26 Thread Jean-François Ménard
Hi, I would like to learn and explore more «signal tracing» procedure and technique. I actually have a Fluke 196C. But I don't have a signal generator. A friend of mine have his signal generator for sale. The model is an Instek GFG-8216A. I would like to know if the device will be good for

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