[Elecraft] K1 with 50 Countries (so far)

2006-03-04 Thread THOMAS TAYLOR
K1 Srl Nr 2103 is very much QRV. What a fantastic rig ! I finished building it and had my first QSO on 9th February.Today I bagged my 50th DXCC Entity - all on 5 watts CW on 20m or 40m. About half of them were on both bands. I think the next 50 countries may take a bit longer thoug

Re: [Elecraft] Wire labeling - slightly OT (Ron W3ZV

2015-09-09 Thread Thomas Taylor
On Tue, 8 Sep 2015 15:21:48 -0700 "Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft" wrote: > We're exceeding the OT posting limit on this one. Let's end the thread for > now. > > When an OT thread hits 5-6 posts, please try to limit additional postings as > much as possible to avoid the moderator's hook.. ;-) >

Re: [Elecraft] New product request

2014-02-24 Thread Thomas Taylor
On Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:02:58 -0600 Jack Brabham wrote: > An affordable direct sampling SDR RX from Elecraft would be well > received, at least in this QTH. I'm thinking of something along the > lines of the Afedri SDR but with front end filters and better dynamic range. > > 73 Jack KZ5A > ___

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Miscellaneous Accessory Board Project

2014-03-09 Thread Thomas Taylor
Would any of you K2 owners want to get together to order the PCB's for a quantity discount? Thanks, Tom KG7CFC On Sun, 9 Mar 2014 07:29:22 -0700 (PDT) Dave KW4M wrote: > I've recently completed a project for the K2 that merges the W3FPR > fixed-level audio output circuit, K6XX tuning

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Miscellaneous Accessory Board Project

2014-03-10 Thread Thomas Taylor
(includes shipping) so the cost per board would be $12.19 plus shipping (if my OLD math is correct). I will notify each of you when I have the boards ready to ship. 73 Tom KG7CFC On Sun, 9 Mar 2014 17:50:11 -0700 Thomas Taylor wrote: > Would any of you K2 owners want to get toget

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Miscellaneous Accessory Board Project

2014-03-16 Thread Thomas Taylor
On Sun, 9 Mar 2014 17:50:11 -0700 Thomas Taylor wrote: > Would any of you K2 owners want to get together to order the PCB's for a > quantity discount? > > Thanks, Tom KG7CFC > > > > On Sun, 9 Mar 2014 07:29:22 -0700 (PDT) > Dave KW4M wrote: > &g

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Miscellaneous Accessory Board Project

2014-03-19 Thread Thomas Taylor
On Sun, 16 Mar 2014 11:46:19 -0700 Thomas Taylor wrote: > On Sun, 9 Mar 2014 17:50:11 -0700 > Thomas Taylor wrote: > > > Would any of you K2 owners want to get together to order the PCB's for a > > quantity discount? > > > > Thanks, Tom KG7CFC > >

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Miscellaneous Accessory Board Project

2014-03-22 Thread Thomas Taylor
On Sun, 9 Mar 2014 17:50:11 -0700 Thomas Taylor wrote: > Would any of you K2 owners want to get together to order the PCB's for a > quantity discount? > > Thanks, Tom KG7CFC > > > > On Sun, 9 Mar 2014 07:29:22 -0700 (PDT) > Dave KW4M wrote: > &g

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Miscellaneous Accessory Board Project

2014-03-25 Thread Thomas Taylor
For those whom have requested the PCB previously offered, I am placing an order for two more sets of boards this evening. I will keep all requesters on the list and will notify you when I have received the boards, about 1 week. 73 & Thanks, Tom KG7CFC -- The foolish man seeks happiness in the

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Miscellaneous Accessory Board Project

2014-04-07 Thread Thomas Taylor
On Wed, 19 Mar 2014 14:59:33 -0700 Thomas Taylor wrote: > On Sun, 16 Mar 2014 11:46:19 -0700 > Thomas Taylor wrote: > > > On Sun, 9 Mar 2014 17:50:11 -0700 > > Thomas Taylor wrote: > > > > > Would any of you K2 owners want to get together to order the

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and panadapter(s)

2014-04-11 Thread Thomas Taylor
On Sat, 12 Apr 2014 01:12:29 + Robert G Strickland wrote: > I'd like to hear from anyone who has worked out a panadapter function > with the K2. Please respond off list. Thanks much And copy to list for the rest of us! Thanks, Tom KG7CFC -- The foolish man seeks happiness in the distanc

[Elecraft] Sealed lead battery position?

2014-04-16 Thread Thomas Taylor
I want to mount a sealed lead acid battery under the seat of my power wheelchair. There is limited space which would require the battery be mounted on it's side. Would this cause any problem/danger if proper insulating techniques are utilized? I want to power my 2mtr mobile unit for emcomm use w

[Elecraft] K2 IMA board

2014-04-30 Thread Thomas Taylor
I apologize for having delayed so long with distribution of the blank PCB's for the K2 IMA board project. Unfortunately the ravages of age have taken a tole upon this mortal body resulting in several hospitalizations recently. I have been in communication with Doug Shields W4DAS who had expressed

Re: [Elecraft] Keyboards revisited

2014-04-30 Thread Thomas Taylor
On Wed, 30 Apr 2014 14:51:55 -0400 John Lawrence via Elecraft wrote: > Function keys continue to be a big big deal for contesting and I too am an OT > stuck on the side cluster muscle memory. Does anyone know where we could get > a USB stand alone cluster of function keys that could be placed al

Re: [Elecraft] uhf connectors

2014-05-18 Thread Thomas Taylor
On Sun, 18 May 2014 09:10:00 -0700 (PDT) kd7gc wrote: > For what ever it might be worth, I use 7/16 DIN connectors instead of either > UHF or type N connectors. Once I have connected a jumper to the back of a > rig, I then use only 7/16 DINs all the way to my SteppIr. My DB36 also uses > a 7/16

[Elecraft] K2 MAB

2014-05-26 Thread Thomas Taylor
For those hams who are still expressing interest in the K2 MAB you might want to contact: Doug Shields W4DAS Stuart, Florida I sent him all the information regarding this project as he expressed a desire to take over the project due to my health issues. 73 & thanks, Tom KG7CFC -- Nobody gro

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's linux utilities - somewhat OT, or maybe not

2014-05-27 Thread Thomas Taylor
On Tue, 27 May 2014 22:14:23 -0400 Don Wilhelm wrote: > Steve, > > If you use that laptop 'standalone', and do not have to share files with > other computers on a network, the Ubuntu or Linux Mint distros are quite > usable. Firefox is an excellent web browser, and Thunderbird is a fine > em

[Elecraft] Logging software for Linux

2014-07-01 Thread Thomas Taylor
What recommendations for Linux logging/operating would fellow hams recommend and why? This would be for use with a K2/KPA100 of recent vintage. Thanks, Tom KG7CFC -- "To be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others."  -

[Elecraft] Hamfest in Tacoma, WA

2015-03-06 Thread Thomas Taylor
Hi fellow hams Tomorrow (Sat 7 Mar) the Mike & Key ARC is holding their annual hamfest at the Puyallup fair grounds. It is a swap meet with all types of items, not just ham gear. There are: computer stuff, general electronics, test equipment, tools, books, lighting equipment, and other miscellan

Re: [Elecraft] Amphenol PL-259

2015-03-21 Thread Thomas Taylor
On Sat, 21 Mar 2015 17:06:07 +1000 Gary Gregory wrote: > Hi, > > Somebody recently commented on these and also right angle versions which > are the variety i am chasing. Amphenol appear to be unavailable here in VK. > > Could somebody point me to a supplier please? > > Apologies in advance for

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for a KPA500 Schematic

2015-03-28 Thread Thomas Taylor
On Fri, 27 Mar 2015 12:53:33 -0500 Grant Youngman wrote: > This is very similar to the "car quits on the road" diagnostic technique. The > first step is to pull off the road. Step 2 is to open the hood and stare at > the engine. Look everywhere. Look at it very carefully. Is it still there? > If

Re: [Elecraft] Ham enthusiast arrested

2015-04-01 Thread Thomas Taylor
But how will congressmen (women?) live without us paying the utility companies? 73, Tom On Wed, 1 Apr 2015 17:53:52 -0500 David Christ wrote: > And feeds power back into the power grid so you have no more electric bill. > > David K0LUM > > > On Apr 1, 2015, at 5:32 PM, David Ahrendts wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] Go Hawks

2014-01-20 Thread Thomas Taylor
On Mon, 20 Jan 2014 11:10:17 -0500 Rick Johnson wrote: > > Lets see how they do now without the "12th man." > > 73, > Rick W3BI > > Ah, but they're never without the 12th man! Let's just hope they put on one of their better performances. 73, Tom KG7CFC < snip > -- Never be asham

Re: [Elecraft] Precautions or hints on use of Signalink USB with the K3 for PSK31 and JT65A digital modes

2014-01-20 Thread Thomas Taylor
On Sun, 19 Jan 2014 21:40:11 -0700 Robert Nobis wrote: > Sam, > > Thank you. Yes, I did purchase the special Signalink cable for use with > the K3. > > Are there any special K3 setup menu options that need to be set up for use > with the Signalink? > > 73, > > > Bob - N7RJN > > On 1/19/14,

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Signalink USB

2014-01-22 Thread Thomas Taylor
> > Eric > KE6US > > > On 1/20/2014 10:48 AM, Dennis Moore wrote: > > On 1/20/2014 10:09 AM, Thomas Taylor wrote: > >> Has anyone used this device with a K-2? I haven't finished > >> assembling the K-2 > >> but will want to use the Signal

Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)

2014-01-26 Thread Thomas Taylor
On Sat, 25 Jan 2014 14:43:47 -0600 John Cooper wrote: > > > > Sent from my Cricket smartphone > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailt

Re: [Elecraft] The Technician Ten Radio

2014-02-06 Thread Thomas Taylor
On Thu, 06 Feb 2014 14:44:40 -1000 Merv Schweigert wrote: > Its what they sell and call a CB radio.Buy one for a couple bucks, > a few > modifications and bingo your set. Quits working toss it in the trash. > And if you dont do mods you dont even need a license.. > > Merv K9FD/KH6 > Do

Re: [Elecraft] [ELECRAFT] K2 : Analog S-meter considerations.

2014-02-08 Thread Thomas Taylor
On Sat, 8 Feb 2014 15:23:01 +0100 "Behiels JeanPierre" wrote: > > > Hi K2-members; > > > > > > I do have successfully build a K2/100,but now I like to do some experiments > with a analog S-meter device temporary in place of the standard K2 LED device. > > Could someone give me some sugg

Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Home made HAND mic holder for home use... check, this !

2014-02-13 Thread Thomas Taylor
On Thu, 13 Feb 2014 20:09:56 -0500 Jan wrote: > It looks like a Kenwood MC-43S in the stand > with the Elecraft K2 behind (which has no ACC-2) > > /Interesting arrangement ~ guess it might work with > the MH2 connected to the Elecraft KX3 ~ / > > Cheers, Jan K1ND [K2-# 136 & KX3 #2356] >

[Elecraft] P3 panadapter with K2?

2014-08-03 Thread Thomas Taylor
Has anyone on this list used a P3 panadapter with the K2 transceiver? Is it directly plug compatible or does it need a custom interface/cable and where can that be obtained? Thanks, Tom KG7CFC -- "To be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhance

Re: [Elecraft] Another Elecraft Tale

2014-08-07 Thread Thomas Taylor
On Wed, 6 Aug 2014 22:12:01 -0700 eric norris via Elecraft wrote: > A couple of weeks ago I went on a kayaking trip to the northeast corner of > Vancouver Island.  With my luggage already overweight,  I debated whether to > bring my KX1 or KX3.  I knew I would have only one night camping on a rem

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 124, Issue 11

2014-08-19 Thread Thomas Taylor
On Tue, 19 Aug 2014 01:02:28 -0700 Andrew White wrote: > > > > > > > > Message: 5 > > Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 11:25:15 -0400 > > From: "Chester Alderman" > > To: "'Elecraft Reflector'" > > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA > > Message-ID: <003601cfb89d$1dbd1160$59373420$@windstream.net> > > Content

Re: [Elecraft] Got the W2 interface and utility working on Linux

2014-08-21 Thread Thomas Taylor
On Thu, 21 Aug 2014 05:17:27 -0700 (PDT) NZ0T wrote: > My fervent thanks to all who responded with help. The interface is working > under Wine and the Linux version of the utility is connecting also. If you > are at the Joplin, MO hamfest this weekend come by the Elecraft table and > say hello

Re: [Elecraft] K2, Bluetooth, and Android

2014-09-04 Thread Thomas Taylor
On Thu, 4 Sep 2014 16:43:52 -0700 Nick Garner wrote: > Hi Jim, > HamLog on Android has wired serial and Bluetooth in addition to that same > Wi-Fi control in the Piglet app. > > I'm the author so please feel free to send any feedback my way. > > 73, > Nick > N3WG > On Sep 4, 2014 4:03 PM, wrot

Re: [Elecraft] another feature requestHello Elecraft,

2014-09-16 Thread Thomas Taylor
Would this feature be available on the K2 at some future time? Thanks, Tom KG7CFC ## On Tue, 16 Sep 2014 07:44:53 -0700 Wayne Burdick wrote: > Hi Gerry, > > The KX1 provides Morse-code interface tones for all controls and the menu. > > The KX3 provides a Morse interface for al

Re: [Elecraft] SSB Net Sunday July 10th

2016-07-10 Thread Thomas Taylor
On Sun, 10 Jul 2016 15:23:35 -0500 James Wilson wrote: > W4RKS Jim in Fort Worth TX substituting for > Net Control WB9JNZ Eric in Chicago, IL > July 10, 2016 > > Many thanks for all of the relaying stations: > N6JW John in CA, KM4IK Ian in GA and NS7P Phil in OR > > Stations logged in in spite

[Elecraft] P3 with K2?

2016-07-13 Thread Thomas Taylor
Can the P3 display unit be used with a K2? If so, are mods necessary for either the K2 or P3? Thanks, Tom Taylor KE7TT -- Ever notice the first thing you see at an airport is a big sign that says "TERMINAL"? Have a nice flight. - Lewis Grizzard ^^ --... ...-- / -.- . --... - -

Re: [Elecraft] OT: K2

2016-09-21 Thread Thomas Taylor
On Tue, 20 Sep 2016 18:35:27 + Eric J wrote: > I had recently stopped monitoring the reflector as I only have a K1 and > two K2's. Everything is K3 and subject lines rarely reflect that anymore > so it's hard to filter them. But I had a K2 problem and rejoined. Got a > response with soluti

Re: [Elecraft] Assembled K2 MAB boards available

2016-09-23 Thread Thomas Taylor
On Fri, 23 Sep 2016 09:37:19 -0400 "Doug Shields" wrote: > Hello everyone, > > Months ago I took on assembling a small lot of the K2 MAB boards. > Life got in the way and it took a lot longer to complete the boards than > anticipated. I now have seven boards completed and available. > >