Ok, joined this group even though I don’t own an Elecraft radio - yet. I’m wanting an Elecraft Elmer to help me understand which rig could be “the one”. What say someone please? Tommy
> On Apr 29, 2020, at 10:44 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: > > Send Elecraft mailing list submissions to > elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net > > You can reach the person managing the list at > elecraft-ow...@mailman.qth.net > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Elecraft digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Elecraft] OT: The Colpitts mystery (Dave Fugleberg) > 2. Re: Mail for Windows 10 (Jim Brown) > 3. KX3 Firmware (Ray Soifer) > 4. Evening Net Announcement & Invitation (kevinr) > 5. Re: OT: The Colpitts mystery (Roger D Johnson) > 6. Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 192, Issue 42 (Martin) > 7. Re: Mail for Windows 10 (Phil Kane) > 8. K3 - Using Mono Phone Jack Adapter in "Key" Port (Brian Deuby) > 9. Re: Mail for Windows 10 (John Kosko) > 10. Testing (Bob DeHaney) > 11. Re: Power Supplies and Voltage drop (Phil Kane) > 12. Re: Mail for Windows 10 (Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT) > 13. Re: Mail for Windows 10 (Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT) > 14. KX3 internal battery charger normal behavior? (BT * ) > (Mike Parkes) > 15. OT: The Colpitts mystery (Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-717-1197) > 16. Evening Net Invitation notes, addenda, and errata (kevinr) > 17. Re: OT: The Colpitts mystery (Fred Jensen) > 18. Re: OT: The Colpitts mystery (John Simmons) > 19. Re: OT: The Colpitts mystery (k7...@aol.com) > 20. Re: OT: The Colpitts mystery (EricJ) > 21. Re: OT: The Colpitts mystery (Macy monkeys) > 22. Re: Mail for Windows 10 (Brian Denley) > 23. Re: OT: The Colpitts mystery (Phil Kane) > 24. Re: OT: The Colpitts mystery (Phil Kane) > 25. Elecraft Evening Net Report (kevinr) > 26. Re: OT: The Colpitts mystery (Nr4c) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:38:31 -0500 > From: Dave Fugleberg <dave.w...@gmail.com> > To: Gerry Villhauer <w...@hotmail.com> > Cc: "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] OT: The Colpitts mystery > Message-ID: > <CAF==uf3ghh5v+oa5escqohdymtr8uzfwwdg21dea_qx3x26...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Yep, that was the textbook for the Communications class I had in > electronics school in 1983. One of the requirements to pass the class was > to pass the General Radiotelephone exam. The FCC Examiner came over from > the St Paul field office to the technical school to administer the exam to > the class. > Shortly after that, I went to the field office and passed the General and > Advanced amateur exams...most of the technical portions were nearly > identical to the General Radiotelephone. > > On Wed, Apr 29, 2020 at 8:35 AM Gerry Villhauer <w...@hotmail.com> wrote: > >> The text book of choice for the commercial license test was: Electronic >> Communications by Shrader. I have a copy, 2nd addition. I used it for >> passing my 2nd and 1st class commercial test...Now the General Radio >> Telecommunication License. >> Gerry, W0GV >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to dave.w...@gmail.com >> > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:41:01 -0700 > From: Jim Brown <j...@audiosystemsgroup.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Mail for Windows 10 > Message-ID: > <b32ee0a8-9be7-3ea4-8491-c8d1f0a2e...@audiosystemsgroup.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > On 4/29/2020 5:31 AM, Chuck Chandler wrote: >> Unless the list is capable of being re-configured (possibly with the ' >> *convert_html_to_plaintext* ' option?), I would urge some notice be given >> to users that this list is incompatible with Mail for Windows 10, > > This reflector has been happily operating for 20 years with plain text. > I subscribe to about 30 lists, half of which operate with plain text. I > suggest that users get with THAT program, rather than suggest that these > lists are wrong. > > 73, Jim K9YC > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:45:03 +0000 (UTC) > From: Ray Soifer <rsoif...@aol.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Firmware > Message-ID: <450108723.2267715.1588178703...@mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Dear Elecraft, > I'm sure you're getting lots of requests for FT8 but I have a simpler request. > Would it be possible to add 75 baud RTTY to the KX3 firmware? > > BARTG and other RTTY groups are increasingly using it. > 73 Ray W2RS > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:59:44 -0700 > From: kevinr <kev...@coho.net> > To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] Evening Net Announcement & Invitation > Message-ID: <ab79e875-1289-9ab8-9512-419c499ef...@coho.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > Good Morning, > > I have been running the Elecraft CW Net since 2002.? It started on 20 > meters but requests from the West Coast had me start the 40 meter net a > year later.? I have received numerous email messages and over the air > requests for a mid week evening net.? I will finally get started on that > this evening. > > I could run the net as I normally do: call for check ins and then work > them in order.? Then call CQ again and work the new list. All while > using directed net rules.? Tonight I would like to try a round robin net > so others will act as net control.? Think of it as a training exercise.? > I keep track of things using two sheets of paper, one for notes, the > other for the final list.? While I could have been using computers to do > all of the logging I purposely have kept computers out of my radio > shack.? I am stuck in front of them during most of the week I would > rather spend some time away from a screen while I am on the air. > > But, I digress.? If you want to be part of the round robin effort simply > keep track of who you worked.? I will try to keep track but if all goes > well someone will be able to work outside of my listening area.? Send > your results to me via the radio at the end of the net or email them to > me directly.? I expect the first few attempts will be chaotic.? This is > normal, it is part of the learning process.? ECN has changed over time, > I expect this net will change as well. > > I will start on or near 7047 kHz at 8 PM PDT or 0300z.? Then we see what > happens.? This is only an experiment, if it works out that would be > fantastic if it doesn't that's OK too.? Forty meters may not work > tonight or people may be busy with something else or there are other > nets active taking up the space.? I just want to see if all those people > who asked me to do this will be on the air and active.? If this time and > technique works out the new net should be self supporting allowing new > folks to join in at any time with everyone doing part of the work.? I > will start the nets and create the reports until someone else volunteers > to take over. > > Please join the Elecraft Evening Net on or near 7047 kHz at 8 PM PDT or > 0300z. > > If users of other modes (other than CW that is) want to participate > please feel free to start calling at 8 PM (0300z) on your mode's > favorite frequency.? Then send your net report to me so I can collate it > with the others.? Cross mode contacts would be fun once we get this > running well. > > Until this evening 73, > > ??? Kevin.? KD5ONS > > - > > This story shall the good man teach his son; > And Crispin Crispian shall ne'er go by, > From this day to the ending of the world, > But we in it shall be remember?d? > We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; > For he to-day that sheds his blood with me > Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile, > This day shall gentle his condition; > And gentlemen in England now a-bed > Shall think themselves accurs'd they were not here, > And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks > That fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day. > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:03:27 -0400 > From: Roger D Johnson <n...@roadrunner.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: The Colpitts mystery > Message-ID: <57a43e75-99ba-702d-1f51-bf445ebfe...@roadrunner.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed > > I was stationed with the Coast Guard in Kodiak, Alaska between Summer > 1976 and Summer 1978. I flew up to Anchorage to take my Extra exam before > an examiner. Probably sometime in 1977. > > 73, Roger > > > On 4/29/2020 10:47 AM, Ted Roycraft wrote: >> I took the test for Extra administered by an FCC examiner, David Popkin, in >> NYC >> in 1964. So there were still FCC examiners then. Funny that I still remember >> David Popkin's name but I can't remember what I had for dinner last night. >> >> 73, Ted, W2ZK >> >> On 4/29/2020 12:27 AM, Jim Brown wrote: >>> On 4/28/2020 4:16 PM, EricJ wrote: >>>> but some time in the mid-50s it was given over to volunteer hams. >>> >>> My memory is that it was a LOT later than that. I'd guess late '70s to early >>> '80s. >>> >>> 73, Jim K9YC >>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> Message delivered to ted.roycr...@gmail.com >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to n...@roadrunner.com > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 19:21:47 +0200 > From: Martin <dm...@t-online.de> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 192, Issue 42 > Message-ID: <8fd2450c-c89b-dd27-986d-a1eea84a8...@t-online.de> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > Well, this list is not incompatible with Mail for Windows10, Mail for > Windows10 is incompatible with most lists. > > > Am 29.04.20 um 18:16 schrieb elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net: >> Unless the list is capable of being re-configured (possibly with the ' >> *convert_html_to_plaintext* ' option?), I would urge some notice be given >> to users that this list is incompatible with Mail for Windows 10, since >> there does not appear to be any sort of error feedback other than that >> provided by other users who let you know your message did not get through. > > -- > > 73, Martin DM4iM > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:28:56 -0700 > From: Phil Kane <k2...@kanafi.org> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Mail for Windows 10 > Message-ID: <aee4d969-96fe-8c44-0ca4-49f6ceae1...@kanafi.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > On 4/29/2020 7:04 AM, kk4kfg wrote: > >> So yet again Microsoft and Windows 10 does something absolutely stupid >> and against every known specification for a mail client and the offered >> "solution" is for others to fix it or mask a solution. > > I use Windows 10 on all my PCs and my wife's Microsoft Surface. We just > don't use Mail. To paraphrase an old cartoon - is it OK to wear jeans > in school? Yes it's OK to wear jeans in school , but it it not OK to > wear jeans in THIS school". > > I too have used Thunderbird for at least 20 years, after I switched from > PC-Mail and the IBM-OS/2 operating system to Windows NT. My arm still > hurts from being twisted. > > 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane > Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 > >> From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest > Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:30:46 -0400 > From: Brian Deuby <bde...@gmail.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Cc: bde...@gmail.com > Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - Using Mono Phone Jack Adapter in "Key" Port > Message-ID: <f8db1d49-970e-654a-734d-82cb4535e...@gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > I'm considering attempting modify the operation of my UR5CDX CT 755 > paddle so that it acts like a cootie. I understand that this can be done > by using a mono phone jack adapter on the end of the CT 755 cable (which > terminates with a stereo jack) and plugging it into the "Key" port on > the K3. > > I can't find anything in any of my K3 manuals that cautions against this > - but I do have a vague recollection of seeing some caution of this > nature somewhere. > > Is there any reason I can't safely plug a mono adapter jack into the > "Key" port on the K3? > > Thanks, > > Brian K8GRR > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:37:54 +0000 > From: John Kosko <kosk...@hotmail.com> > To: "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Mail for Windows 10 > Message-ID: > > <dm6pr04mb5306a9a1b28fd04cd9d15466a1...@dm6pr04mb5306.namprd04.prod.outlook.com> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" > > I?m running a one year old ASUS using Windows 10 and Hotmail/Outlook and > Win10 is NOT in Win7 mode. I?m not aware of a problem, although I didn?t get > any Elecraft emails yesterday?odd. > Regards, John K8TCT K3S s/n 11718 > > Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 10 > Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 19:56:04 +0200 > From: "Bob DeHaney" <bobdeha...@gmx.net> > To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] Testing > Message-ID: <001c01d61e4f$7411c6a0$5c3553e0$@gmx.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > I was given my Conditional Test by W4MLE(SK) in 1960. He was also my Elmer > and a great guy. > > Vy 73 de Bob DJ0RD/WU5T > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 11 > Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:12:49 -0700 > From: Phil Kane <k2...@kanafi.org> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power Supplies and Voltage drop > Message-ID: <bdcc79ad-a0d2-c8a2-e936-3485e63a2...@kanafi.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > On 4/25/2020 8:21 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > >> Here is what I did to remedy the situation.??? I obtained two 10-32 x 2" >> brass screws from the hardware store.? I got 4 nuts, 2 for each screw, 4 >> flat washers, 2 for each screw and two wing nuts.?? I then cut the head >> off of each screw and filed a flat spot about 1/2 " long and deep enough >> to removed the threads. > > I fixed my brand-new Astron SS-50M a bit differently. One set screw on > the connection block was seized up, so Astron sent me two new blocks > with instructions to open the case and replace them. When I opened the > case I saw that the leads to the blocks had ring terminals held to the > blocks by a short screw. I removed the existing blocks and replaced > them with 10-32 x 2" brass screws. I used two short plates of ABS from > TAP Plastics to serve as insulated spacers (one inside the case and one > outside the case) and drilled the appropriate holes to permit the screws > to be held through the case with appropriate nuts and washers. The > leads to my power distribution board) are AWG 6 terminated in standard > electrical lugs held by massive set-screws and are fastened onto the > screws by appropriate nuts. If I have to remove them I keep a Spintite > (nut driver) nearby. Works great so far! > > 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane > Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 > >> From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest > Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 12 > Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:32:33 -0700 > From: "Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT" <kx...@coldrockshotbrooms.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Mail for Windows 10 > Message-ID: > <55e7ce40-2da5-3dfc-cfe7-faeee5749...@coldrockshotbrooms.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > Ah, sadly, no. As much as I like to blame Microsoft, we have to start > with RFC-1341 and Multipurpose Independent Mail Extensions. > > Microsoft did not contribute to that RFC. > > MIME allows more than one formatting option. We had something called > "Rich Text" but Netscape brought us HTML as a formatting option, and > that made it possible to embed code that would load malware on your > computer. > > That's when List Servers got the ability to strip formatting -- it put a > stop to people blaming the list for the poor security in their OS. > > HTML is a poor choice, but it's also supported in just about every > E-Mail client. > > This is where we can blame Microsoft (some), but it's hard to render > HTML and detect all the possible issues. > > 73 -- Lynn, WB6UUT > > P.S. Thunderbird is much better, but this issue remains. > > On 4/29/20 7:04 AM, kk4kfg wrote: >> Respectfully I offer the following. >> >> So yet again Microsoft and Windows 10 does something absolutely stupid >> and against every known specification for a mail client and the offered >> "solution" is for others to fix it or mask a solution. > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 13 > Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:33:32 -0700 > From: "Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT" <kx...@coldrockshotbrooms.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Mail for Windows 10 > Message-ID: > <22e07ca6-0697-006a-0376-d8dcda6b4...@coldrockshotbrooms.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > It depends on the version and how it is configured. > > On 4/29/20 8:20 AM, Lyn Norstad wrote: >> Apparently Microsoft Outlook has none of the issues being described. >> >> >> >> 73 >> >> Lyn, W0LEN >> >> >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net >> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave Cole >> Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 9:46 AM >> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Mail for Windows 10 >> >> >> >> =====================================CUT==================================== >> = >> >> On 4/29/20 7:04 AM, kk4kfg wrote: >> >> Respectfully I offer the following. >> >> >> >> So yet again Microsoft and Windows 10 does something absolutely stupid >> >> and against every known specification for a mail client and the offered >> >> "solution" is for others to fix it or mask a solution. >> >> =====================================CUT==================================== >> = >> >> >> >> ...and that is why I run Linux as my main OS! >> >> >> >> 73, and thanks, >> >> Dave (NK7Z) >> >> https://www.nk7z.net >> >> ARRL Volunteer Examiner >> >> ARRL Technical Specialist >> >> ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> >> Elecraft mailing list >> >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> >> Message delivered to l...@lnainc.com >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to kx...@coldrockshotbrooms.com >> > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 14 > Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 20:05:08 +0000 > From: Mike Parkes <mspma...@gmail.com> > To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 internal battery charger normal behavior? (BT > * ) > Message-ID: > <CAP4v5qwKgWboZwzj0iuSQji=8u6ubp1mfxhyo8huvvcbc6s...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > I set a 12 hour charge cycle on some 2000mah Eneloops in the KX3. > After the charge cycle had completed the asterisk remained on when checking > voltage, showing BT*11.6V (using vfo B). Is that normal? > I checked Menu > Bat Charge, and it showed CHG OFF so the charging was > completed apparently but I wasn't sure about the ( * ) remaining on. > - Mike AB7RU > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 15 > Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:25:20 -0700 > From: "Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-717-1197" <dougfa...@gmail.com> > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] OT: The Colpitts mystery > Message-ID: > <CAHirYAh7HCwnxKoO8nwQFBNC723od0rj9Wz=ib9w9gjepln...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > I took the commercial tests in '69. I seem to recall having to learn > the various oscillator circuits. > I was an ATN2 on night check in VA-125 in Lemoore, CA. > The night check AT shop Chief wanted to get his 2nd class > Radiotelephone so he could work > on aircraft electronics when he retired, so he had the whole night > check shop studying. > I'd been doing electronics and radio for a number of years, so I was > teaching everyone. > A bunch of us went up to Fresno for the exam and I was the first one > done. I was also the only one > who got a 1st Radiotelephone, the rest got 3rd at best, even the Chief. > I managed to pick up a broadcast endorsement in SC after I got out, > and then many years later > when I started sailing on tall ships, I heard about GMDSS, so studied > that and added GMDSS Operator/Maintainer > with a Radar endorsement on top of the GROL that my 1st had turned > into. It turns out, for international > compliance, the USCG required a STCW-approved course to add GMDSS to > my Merchant Mariners Credential, > so I had to do a 10-day course, with practical evaluations, and essay > questions! So I did that, arguing with the > instructor the whole time, simce I gave correct answers, but not what > he expected. The other three people > in the course dropped out quickly- their company had sent them, but > they actually didn't need it on their MMC. > 73, doug > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 16 > Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:58:06 -0700 > From: kevinr <kev...@coho.net> > To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Cc: elecraft...@groups.io > Subject: [Elecraft] Evening Net Invitation notes, addenda, and errata > Message-ID: <1bc00ace-7718-4f93-c627-0bf82aafb...@coho.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > Good Afternoon, > > ?? I have received a few messages about activities on 40 meters at my > chosen time and frequency.? CWT may push us up in frequency but I don't > want to get too far into the digital portion of the band.? The old > novice band may be better between 7100 and 7125 if the QRS folks don't > mind.? I plan to start around 7050 kHz and see how it goes.? The CWT > activity may not reach that high. > > ? As for procedures I will start with a preamble of some sort > explaining what we're trying to do.? Then call CQ.? I'll handle the > first round logging questions and comments.? Then I will pass net > control to whomever volunteers (or the one I pick :)? NCS duties are not > tough.? Just call CQ and take notes.? Work your group and choose the > next victim :)? When that thins out pass control back to me and I'll > list questions, answers, and comments.? One more call and then let the > net go free.? I have never closed the Elecraft CW Net, I just let it go > free. Occasionally contacts continue between the attendees.? WAS > contacts happen too.? It just feels wrong to assume one can control > activity.? It is hard enough to maintain control of a net :) > > ? Evening net starts at 8 PM PDT (0300z) on or near 7050 kHz unless > forced to move into the 7100-7125 range. > > ? 73, > > ???? Kevin.? KD5ONS > > - > > The play's the thing > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 17 > Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:14:11 -0700 > From: Fred Jensen <k6...@foothill.net> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: The Colpitts mystery > Message-ID: <a42d166b-3f54-3cf1-a292-934fdfc0e...@foothill.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > I'm pretty sure it was in the early 80's. > > 73, > Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW > Sparks NV DM09dn > Washoe County > > On 4/28/2020 9:27 PM, Jim Brown wrote: >> On 4/28/2020 4:16 PM, EricJ wrote: >>> but some time in the mid-50s it was given over to volunteer hams. >> >> My memory is that it was a LOT later than that. I'd guess late '70s to >> early '80s. >> >> 73, Jim K9YC > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 18 > Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:08:15 -0500 > From: John Simmons <jasimm...@pinewooddata.com> > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: The Colpitts mystery > Message-ID: <5055ac48-f2ab-6acd-9548-6296733f7...@pinewooddata.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > I took my Extra at the FCC in St Paul somewhere 1985-1987. It was about > 6 months before the FCC testing ended. I wanted to get it out of the way > before the VE program started. Fear of the unknown, I guess. I worked as > a VE early on in the program. I've seen some abuses, but overall I think > it is a great change for us hams. > > 73, > -de John NI0K > > Fred Jensen wrote on 4/29/2020 4:14 PM: >> I'm pretty sure it was in the early 80's. >> >> 73, >> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW >> Sparks NV DM09dn >> Washoe County >> >> On 4/28/2020 9:27 PM, Jim Brown wrote: >>> On 4/28/2020 4:16 PM, EricJ wrote: >>>> but some time in the mid-50s it was given over to volunteer hams. >>> >>> My memory is that it was a LOT later than that. I'd guess late '70s >>> to early '80s. >>> >>> 73, Jim K9YC >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to jasimm...@pinewooddata.com > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 19 > Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 23:46:15 +0000 (UTC) > From: k7...@aol.com > To: jasimm...@pinewooddata.com, Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: The Colpitts mystery > Message-ID: <965634212.1698725.1588203975...@mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Hi all,This brings back old memories. In 1962, I was in Vocational School in > St Paul, MN studying Electronics. My instructors told me to get a 1st Phone w > radar endorsement as it would make it easier to get a job. So I did at the > FCC office in St Paul, and since then every job I had, required a 1st or 2nd > class and some jobs a radar endorsement.I had to renewed it by getting 5 > endorsements from officials in charge of the stations. I did not like it when > it was converted to General Radio Telephone and life time.I got my ham > license in 2011 as I could not do CW. I tried but always failed. > 73Jim HK7SSS > In a message dated 4/29/2020 4:10:24 PM Pacific Standard Time, > jasimm...@pinewooddata.com writes: > > I took my Extra at the FCC in St Paul somewhere 1985-1987. It was about > 6 months before the FCC testing ended. I wanted to get it out of the way > before the VE program started. Fear of the unknown, I guess. I worked as > a VE early on in the program. I've seen some abuses, but overall I think > it is a great change for us hams. > > 73, > -de John NI0K > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 20 > Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:45:26 -0700 > From: EricJ <eric_c...@hotmail.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: The Colpitts mystery > Message-ID: > > <by5pr19mb41456377e9735b9e36c3b67c8e...@by5pr19mb4145.namprd19.prod.outlook.com> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > A google search brought up a number of websites with a history of ham > licensing. They all say exactly what I said. From Wikipedia: > > "In the 1950s and 1960s, Novice, Technician and Conditional exams were > given by licensees acting as volunteer examiners." > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amateur_radio_licensing_in_the_United_States > > Volunteer examiners does not mean Volunteer Examiners (VE) as we've > known them since 1984. VE organizations are officially recognized by the > FCC. Before that, they were hams who volunteered to whoever asked to > administer the test, sign it, and mail it to the FCC. They were not part > of any officially recognized program as VE's are. They were just Joe Ham > whose friend, acquaintance or stranger asked them to give them the test. > The applicant sent away to the FCC for the test and gave it to Joe Ham > in a sealed envelope. I did the deed many times at K2USA when I was > stationed there in the 60's. I was just a guy with a General Class > license who volunteered to give them a code test and proctor a written test. > > Eric KE6US > > ex-K1DCK, WA6YCF, WB2PVW > > > On 4/29/2020 2:14 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: >> I'm pretty sure it was in the early 80's. >> >> 73, >> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW >> Sparks NV DM09dn >> Washoe County >> >> On 4/28/2020 9:27 PM, Jim Brown wrote: >>> On 4/28/2020 4:16 PM, EricJ wrote: >>>> but some time in the mid-50s it was given over to volunteer hams. >>> >>> My memory is that it was a LOT later than that. I'd guess late '70s >>> to early '80s. >>> >>> 73, Jim K9YC >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to eric_c...@hotmail.com . > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 21 > Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:52:59 -0700 > From: Macy monkeys <macymonk...@charter.net> > To: John Simmons <jasimm...@pinewooddata.com> > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: The Colpitts mystery > Message-ID: <55d57003-1297-4d2f-9dad-e621a5d48...@charter.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > I took my General at the FCC office downtown Portland in the late 60s. The > examiner was a tough and gruff staffer named Francis McCann. IMHO, he was > extra tough on 14 year olds, hi. You know my heart was racing when that > series of V's came through those headphones! > > John K7FD > >> On Apr 29, 2020, at 4:08 PM, John Simmons <jasimm...@pinewooddata.com> wrote: >> >> I took my Extra at the FCC in St Paul somewhere 1985-1987. It was about 6 >> months before the FCC testing ended. I wanted to get it out of the way >> before the VE program started. Fear of the unknown, I guess. I worked as a >> VE early on in the program. I've seen some abuses, but overall I think it is >> a great change for us hams. >> >> 73, >> -de John NI0K >> >> Fred Jensen wrote on 4/29/2020 4:14 PM: >>> I'm pretty sure it was in the early 80's. >>> >>> 73, >>> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW >>> Sparks NV DM09dn >>> Washoe County >>> >>>> On 4/28/2020 9:27 PM, Jim Brown wrote: >>>>> On 4/28/2020 4:16 PM, EricJ wrote: >>>>> but some time in the mid-50s it was given over to volunteer hams. >>>> >>>> My memory is that it was a LOT later than that. I'd guess late '70s to >>>> early '80s. >>>> >>>> 73, Jim K9YC >>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> Message delivered to jasimm...@pinewooddata.com >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to macymonk...@charter.net > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 22 > Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 21:23:05 -0400 > From: "Brian Denley" <b.den...@comcast.net> > To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Mail for Windows 10 > Message-ID: <mailman.30448.1588218284.13236.elecr...@mailman.qth.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Test > > Brian KB1VBF > > Sent from Mail for Windows 10 > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 23 > Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 19:22:59 -0700 > From: Phil Kane <k2...@kanafi.org> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: The Colpitts mystery > Message-ID: <5a0f6d46-8af4-f662-8c8b-336ec2e77...@kanafi.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > On 4/29/2020 4:46 PM, Jim H via Elecraft wrote: > >> I did not like it when it was converted to General Radio Telephone and life >> time > > You weren't alone. I was one of the field supervisors whose opinion was > being considered by the committee that dealt on how to do the > transition, but the handwriting was on the wall. Ditto for the amateur > radio VE testing transition. > > Blame me for suggesting the new name - it's the international name of > that license but few of the members recognized that. > > 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane > Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 > >> From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest > Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 24 > Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 19:32:31 -0700 > From: Phil Kane <k2...@kanafi.org> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: The Colpitts mystery > Message-ID: <b9aa6f10-686c-9de7-c6d1-f18123c0e...@kanafi.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > On 4/29/2020 5:52 PM, Macy monkeys wrote: > >> I took my General at the FCC office downtown Portland in the late >> 60s. The examiner was a tough and gruff staffer named Francis McCann. >> IMHO, he was extra tough on 14 year olds, hi. You know my heart was >> racing when that series of V's came through those headphones! > > Frank McCann was one of the old timers when I joined the agency in 1967. > By that time he was the Engineer in Charge of the Portland Office but > the EIC did a lot of the journeyman jobs in those smaller offices. When > he retired in the late 1970s (or was it the early 1980s) I applied for > his job but they had to give it to someone else whose office was being > closed and I continued at the San Francisco Office until I retired in > 1995. I have no idea what happened to him after that. > > 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane > Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 > >> From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest > Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 25 > Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 20:15:39 -0700 > From: kevinr <kev...@coho.net> > To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft Evening Net Report > Message-ID: <08f0eadd-2cfd-dd1e-077c-b34d2a341...@coho.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > Good Evening, > > ?? Conditions were not too good for the inaugural evening event. > However, I was not skunked. > > ? On 7050.5 kHz at 0300z: > > KL7CW - Rick - AK > > > He was much weaker than either of our last two contacts.? He was S9 on > 20 meters and S7 on 40 meters.? Tonight he was around 559 with QSB from > 3 to 6.? Not very much noise which is normally a bad sign.? Higher noise > usually means I am hearing a broader area of the country. > > But nothing ventured nothing gained.? I started opening the net around > 0255z and continued until 0309z.? I did not fail which is always a > plus.? Next week I'll try again and maybe the sun will cooperate.? There > were two old sunspots a few days back and new one forming today.? That > gives me hope that the sun won't remain blank forever. > > ?? Until next week stay well, > > ????? Kevin.? KD5ONS > > - > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 26 > Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 23:44:25 -0400 > From: Nr4c <n...@widomaker.com> > To: k2...@arrl.net > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: The Colpitts mystery > Message-ID: <d8eb7384-8f53-48a5-b9a8-296b2874a...@widomaker.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > Will this ?Mystery? ever be solved? > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > >> On Apr 29, 2020, at 10:25 PM, Phil Kane <k2...@kanafi.org> wrote: >> >> ?On 4/29/2020 4:46 PM, Jim H via Elecraft wrote: >> >>> I did not like it when it was converted to General Radio Telephone and life >>> time >> >> You weren't alone. I was one of the field supervisors whose opinion was >> being considered by the committee that dealt on how to do the >> transition, but the handwriting was on the wall. Ditto for the amateur >> radio VE testing transition. >> >> Blame me for suggesting the new name - it's the international name of >> that license but few of the members recognized that. >> >> 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane >> Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 >> >> From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest >> Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to n...@widomaker.com > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > You must be a subscriber to post. > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > > End of Elecraft Digest, Vol 192, Issue 43 > ***************************************** ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
