RE: [Elecraft] This K2 is tough!
Randy NV0U wrote: Just walked in the shack and sat down and noticed the meter on the K2 was lighting... very nicely I might add, in a nice little pattern. Then I noticed the external wattmeter was showing about 5 watts. I don't know how long it had been sending dits into the dummy load, but it was at least since last night! Yes, other than being warm, nothing seems out of wack on the rig - normal power output everywhere. - Five watts is loafing for the K2, even running continuously. I'm a brass-pounder too, and I've long ago gotten into the habit of pressing the K2's MODE button when I'm leaving the operating position with power to the rig turned on. That puts the K2 in TEST mode so it can't make RF. Don't feel like the "Lone Ranger". Accidentally keyed rigs are an all-too-common experience, even when they are pumping 100 watts (or more) into an antenna. Over the years, many a chase has gone on for days trying to run down a "ditter" who left the rig running and then something got set against the key accidentally. I've never been in on the kill, but I've read some very humorous stories about the aghast Ham who finds a couple of fellow Hams at his door explaining that his rig has been pounding out a steady string of dots or dashes, sometimes for several days! Ron AC7AC ___ 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] This K2 is tough!
My cat does not yet have his license :) Kevin. KD5ONS On Wed, 12 Apr 2006 22:59:39 -0400, Dan Barker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: You'd have learned that long ago if you had cats. Dan / WG4S unplug the stinkin' key box when closing down for the night. ___ 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] This K2 is tough!
You'd have learned that long ago if you had cats. Dan / WG4S unplug the stinkin' key box when closing down for the night. ___ 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] This K2 is tough!
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 My tale of woe and intrigue: Just walked in the shack and sat down and noticed the meter on the K2 was lighting... very nicely I might add, in a nice little pattern. Then I noticed the external wattmeter was showing about 5 watts. I don't know how long it had been sending dits into the dummy load, but it was at least since last night! Yes, other than being warm, nothing seems out of wack on the rig - normal power output everywhere. What was the problem? a plug came kind of loose on my set of paddles that goes into a box I made so that I can have all my keys and computer hooked up. It was loose enough that it got the rig sending dits. For at least the past 24 hours. Why didn't I notice? I had my headphones plugged in. This is now part of SOP at station NV0U = don't just put the antenna on the dummy load - unplug the stinkin' key box when closing down for the night. Randy Rathbun NV0U [EMAIL PROTECTED] K2#1981, kx1 #1318, ARS #895, QRPARCI #10776, FP#1292, KCQRP #1 -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.1 (Darwin) iD8DBQFEPbo66zTmfegBFIERAjF+AKCCK3CUxHf+jyCuZkvFd6MQe1O48QCfboBF +1k7l+mJNeanYOULrzfBAok= =olW7 -END PGP SIGNATURE- ___ 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
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Mike:> >Just curious, are you using any type of voltage cut off circuit between the battery and KX1? > >I use lithiums in my R/C planes and I set my speed controls for a cut off voltage of 3.0v per cell. I am not a lithium >expert but if the batteries are discharged too low they will not take a charge. Mike, The "Bat Lo" function in the KX1's menu can be set for a value so that that does not happen. Paul W0RW posted the following to the list a few days ago: ___ " i wanted more power for /pm operation so i built a LiIon battery pack with 4 Sony 18650's (1.5 AH) cells to give me 16.7 V, (do this at your own risk). Then i use 2 diodes and SPDT (center off) switch to drop the voltage down to 14V (which is the maximum rating for the KX1) and this gives full output on transmit. The voltage goes up to 15V on receive but there is apparently no damage. i switch the diodes out of the circuit as the battery voltage and my power output drops. The 'Bat LO' feature on the KX1 can be used to detect the external battery dropping below 13.0 volts by setting the 'Bat LO' to 13.0V. When the external battery drops below 13.0 volts 'Bat LO' will be displayed on the LED and the battery can be switched back up to 14 volts. The 'Bat LO' is displayed every 5 minutes and when the KX1 is switched on. So i am using the battery low feature to keep the battery voltage above 13 volts. It also tells me that my internal NiCads are fully charged at turn on." __ FWIW, I participated in the NAQCC's 40/80m Sprint last night with my KX1 (at 3.5 watts) powered by a 3-cell, 450mAh LiPoly battery for about an hour and 15 minutes. The key-down voltage went from 12.3V at the beginning of the contest to 11.6V key-down after 75 minutes. I was either engaged in a contest exchange or calling CQ practically the whole time. Power output never dropped from my initial 3.5 watts. All this from a battery that weighs 37 grams (1.3 oz). John Harper AE5X Portable QRP: http://www.ae5x.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
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Mike: Just curious, are you using any type of voltage cut off circuit between the battery and KX1? I use lithiums in my R/C planes and I set my speed controls for a cut off voltage of 3.0v per cell. I am not a lithium expert but if the batteries are discharged too low they will not take a charge. I'm interested in this as I thought lithiums would be a neat way to go with a KX1 or K2 when I finally get around to building one. Rich - N5ZC - Original Message - From: "Mike Sexsmith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 6:12 PM Subject: [Elecraft] (no subject) John, I have been using a 3-cell 2100 milliamp Li-Poly with my KX1 and am pretty pleased with it, but would consider using a 4 cell if shown it is safe (or a way to do it safe...) I guess I just don't want to be the first on to find out if it works using MY KX1 either... :>) Please let me me know if you learn a way to do it by posting results to the reflector... Thanks! Michael Sexsmith W7MSX ___ 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
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Michael, The diode voltage dropping trick sounds like a very 'safe' method to me. One can even switch out the diodes when the battery voltage falls. I have used this technique many times, but not with the particular batteries you are using - figure the number of series diodes that you need from the maximum charged battery terminal voltage and the diode forward voltage drops. 73, Don W3FPR > -Original Message- > I have been using a 3-cell 2100 milliamp Li-Poly with my KX1 > and am pretty > pleased with it, but would consider using a 4 cell if shown it is > safe (or a > way to do it safe...) I guess I just don't want to be the first > on to find > out if it works using MY KX1 either... :>) > > Please let me me know if you learn a way to do it by posting > results to the > reflector... Thanks! > > Michael Sexsmith > W7MSX > ___ 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] (no subject)
John, I have been using a 3-cell 2100 milliamp Li-Poly with my KX1 and am pretty pleased with it, but would consider using a 4 cell if shown it is safe (or a way to do it safe...) I guess I just don't want to be the first on to find out if it works using MY KX1 either... :>) Please let me me know if you learn a way to do it by posting results to the reflector... Thanks! Michael Sexsmith W7MSX ___ 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
AW: AW: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?
Thats correct, David. We should ask Eric if it´s possible to provide us with an elecraft label to glue it on the MC43 :-) Lots of people would like it. It´s the same with the famous HexKey: I like it because it´s execellent, actually I changed my Schurr Professionals against it, but I know a couple of people who bought the HexKey because it´s Elecraft label allthough they did their last CW QSO during the lis examination. 72/3 de Peter, DL2FI www.qrpproject.de > -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- > Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Im Auftrag von David Pratt > Gesendet: Mittwoch, 12. April 2006 19:10 > An: Peter Zenker > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Betreff: Re: AW: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones? > > Peter Zenker writes > >After lots of testing QRPproject is selling the Kenwood MC > 43 as best > >choice together with the K2. It generates an excellent SSB > signal, it´s > >size meets the K2 look and it can be 1:1 connected at the K2 > Microphon port. > > I agree with you, Peter. I have both the Elecraft MH2 and a > Kenwood MC43. On-the-air reports tell me that the MC43 is to > be preferred. > Also, it has a more flexible curly cable. The only thing against the > MC43 is that it does not have an Elecraft label on the back, > but I can live with that. > > 73 de David G4DMP > > > ___ > 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
AW: AW: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?
Keith, Ist late in teh evening in Germany and I dont have the papers here at home, But you find the MC43 in the ssb Option manual. If you use it as it is, the jumpers on the jumperbank are stright forward, you may use the 2pin computer jumpers for the pins directly. The up and down keys of the microfon no can be used to switch VFO A/B. Nut as I said, this is all described in the elecraft SSB manual 72 de Peter, DL2FI www.qrpproject.de > -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- > Von: Keith Hamilton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Gesendet: Mittwoch, 12. April 2006 19:48 > An: Peter Zenker > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Betreff: Re: AW: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones? > > What are the P1 connections for the MC-43S microphone? > > Keith Hamilton, W8GX > > > > > Peter Zenker wrote: > > > Fred, > >After lots of testing QRPproject is selling the Kenwood MC > 43 as best > >choice together with the K2. It generates an excellent SSB > signal, it´s > >size meets the K2 look and it can be 1:1 connected at the K2 > Microphon port. > > > >72/3 de Peter, DL2FI > >www.qrpproject.de > > > > > > > > > >___ > >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 > > > > > >__ NOD32 1.1485 (20060412) Information __ > > > >This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > >http://www.eset.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: AW: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?
I picked up the MC-43S because because they jumper straight across, I used computer jumpers and didn't connect the 5 volt. It was easier than trying to come up with some header so I could use my Yaesu microphones. Joe N9JR Keith Hamilton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What are the P1 connections for the MC-43S microphone? Keith Hamilton, W8GX Peter Zenker wrote: > Fred, >After lots of testing QRPproject is selling the Kenwood MC 43 as best choice >together with the K2. It generates an excellent SSB signal, it´s size meets >the K2 look and it can be 1:1 connected at the K2 Microphon port. > >72/3 de Peter, DL2FI >www.qrpproject.de > > > > >___ >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 > > >__ NOD32 1.1485 (20060412) Information __ > >This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. >http://www.eset.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: AW: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?
I sold my MH2 a while back as it seemed totally out of character with the K2 even with the Elecraft label. It was way too large, had PTT switch that took a lot of pressure to operate, and had too stiff a coiled cord. The K2 also allows for function buttons on the mic to switch VFOs. It would be nice to have a mic from Elecraft that exploited these functions and where the function buttons were correctly labeled. Darrell VA7TO K2#5093 On April 12, 2006 10:10 am, David Pratt wrote: > I agree with you, Peter. I have both the Elecraft MH2 and a Kenwood > MC43. On-the-air reports tell me that the MC43 is to be preferred. > Also, it has a more flexible curly cable. The only thing against the > MC43 is that it does not have an Elecraft label on the back, but I can > live with that. > > 73 de David G4DMP -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ 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: AW: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?
What are the P1 connections for the MC-43S microphone? Keith Hamilton, W8GX Peter Zenker wrote: Fred, After lots of testing QRPproject is selling the Kenwood MC 43 as best choice together with the K2. It generates an excellent SSB signal, it´s size meets the K2 look and it can be 1:1 connected at the K2 Microphon port. 72/3 de Peter, DL2FI www.qrpproject.de ___ 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 __ NOD32 1.1485 (20060412) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.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] Re: T1 internal to FT-817
Thanks Wayne..I was just telling Nigel I'd like to mount it in the battery compartment if there is room. I have the Palm Peg-legs so the front of the rig will be tilted up so I could hit the buttons when necessary. - Original Message - From: "wayne burdick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Tom Althoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" ; "Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 12:20 PM Subject: Re: T1 internal to FT-817 Tom, Nigel did an amazing job with his T1 installation, but you might consider a far simpler alternative. Not as well integrated, but it may suffice for your needs. The T1 board set as normally built -- with the control board mounted in its usual place -- will fit inside the 817's battery compartment. You could mount it to the battery cover with standoffs, and drill holes for the switches and LEDs on the control board. The required cables (RF in/out and control cable) can be routed out of the compartment though a hole, then connected to the FT817's rear-panel antenna and CAT (DIN8) connectors. The advantage of this configuration is that it minimizes what you have to do to the FT817. The disadvantage is that you have to lift up the rig to see the T1's buttons and LEDs. But that may be a complete non-issue because the T1 stores L-network settings on all bands, and recalls those settings as you change bands on the radio. If you don't plan to change antenna systems very often, this may suffice. There's no need to look at or touch the T1 once it has been configured. 73, Wayne N6KR There ya go. Been there, done that and here's the pictures. http://www.ngunn.net/cyberworld/hamradio/t1/index.html --- 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: AW: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?
Peter Zenker writes After lots of testing QRPproject is selling the Kenwood MC 43 as best choice together with the K2. It generates an excellent SSB signal, it´s size meets the K2 look and it can be 1:1 connected at the K2 Microphon port. I agree with you, Peter. I have both the Elecraft MH2 and a Kenwood MC43. On-the-air reports tell me that the MC43 is to be preferred. Also, it has a more flexible curly cable. The only thing against the MC43 is that it does not have an Elecraft label on the back, but I can live with that. 73 de David G4DMP ___ 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
AW: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?
Fred, After lots of testing QRPproject is selling the Kenwood MC 43 as best choice together with the K2. It generates an excellent SSB signal, it´s size meets the K2 look and it can be 1:1 connected at the K2 Microphon port. 72/3 de Peter, DL2FI www.qrpproject.de > ___ 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] Elecraft K2 Microphones?
Fred, As Eric indicated, the K2 microphone configuration header can be plugged/wired to work with most any microphone having an 8 pin mic plug. Obtaining a microphone is easy - if you want to go the inexpensive route, pick up a CB microphone, they are plentiful and if it doesn't come with an 8 pin plug, get one of those too - Radio Shack used to have them and the first page of a Google search for '8 pin microphone plug' yielded over 4 sources at various prices. If you must rewire the mic plug, you can choose whichever pinout that you wish and plug the mic configuration header accordingly (I recommend the Elecraft 'straight across' jumpering with or without the resistor on the mic jack). Speaking of the resistor the mic jack, it is needed for those mics containing an electret type mic element - if the mic element is dynamic, you should not install it. One inexpensive method of getting a good working mic is to find a non-functioning mic and install an electret mic element in the mic head - I have obtained mic elements from Marlin P Jones & Associates in the past www.mpja.com I have re-furbished several mics in that manner - I have a collection of dynamics and electret types that I use to test the K2s that I build - I can plug in the one that most closely matches the configuration my client wants installed - they all work just fine and most of them are from salvaged mic heads I have acquired inexpensively in various places. If you do not fancy doing your own microphone from a hamfest 'grabbox' collection, some folks have found the Ten-Tec mike to work fine, you can order a mic from Heil wired for Kenwood (similar to Elecraft wiring), or order a new mic for most any other transceiver on the amateur market - the KSB2 instructions will indicate how to wire the configuration header. 73, Don W3FPR > -Original Message- > > With Elecraft marketing a K2 w/SSB option - why would > they drop all desk & mobile MICROPHONES for this rig? > Doesn't make sense - am I missing something? Should > I not buy the SSB Option for my K2 # 5422? > > I'm mostly concerned about the electrical physical > connector and interface to my K2. I even have one > of those mini- Flat Hand Mikes from Icon days, but > not the foggiest idea of what it takes to interface > it to a K2? Are there instructions anywhere? > > Thanks to all that are giving me some much help, > in the K2 #5422 build! > 73's > Fred Osborne N3CSY > FL > > __ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://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 > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.1/309 - Release Date: 4/11/2006 > > ___ 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
$999 shipping (RE: [Elecraft] T1 internal to FT-817)
If you really want to get their attention, go ahead and charge them for it ... :-) - Keith KD1E - -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Have no fear - we will not charge you $999 for shipping. If we see something like this get through on an order we always contact the buyer to set up the desired shipping method. 73, Eric ___ 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] Re: T1 internal to FT-817
Tom, Nigel did an amazing job with his T1 installation, but you might consider a far simpler alternative. Not as well integrated, but it may suffice for your needs. The T1 board set as normally built -- with the control board mounted in its usual place -- will fit inside the 817's battery compartment. You could mount it to the battery cover with standoffs, and drill holes for the switches and LEDs on the control board. The required cables (RF in/out and control cable) can be routed out of the compartment though a hole, then connected to the FT817's rear-panel antenna and CAT (DIN8) connectors. The advantage of this configuration is that it minimizes what you have to do to the FT817. The disadvantage is that you have to lift up the rig to see the T1's buttons and LEDs. But that may be a complete non-issue because the T1 stores L-network settings on all bands, and recalls those settings as you change bands on the radio. If you don't plan to change antenna systems very often, this may suffice. There's no need to look at or touch the T1 once it has been configured. 73, Wayne N6KR There ya go. Been there, done that and here's the pictures. http://www.ngunn.net/cyberworld/hamradio/t1/index.html --- 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] T1 internal to FT-817
Hi Tom, Have no fear - we will not charge you $999 for shipping. What that means is that you did not pick a shipping method. We use $999 to get your attention. I guess it did! :-) The phrase "Please choose a shipping method" right next to it says it all. In any case, if you actually submitted it this way you can resubmit with the correct shipping and just note in the comments section to ignore your prior order. If we see something like this get through on an order we always contact the buyer to set up the desired shipping method. 73, Eric Tom Althoff wrote: WOW! I just put a T1-K and a T1-FT817 in my shopping cart on the Elecraft site and got a Grand Total of $1,183.00 for a Qty of 1 of each. The "Please choose a shipping method" field is showing $999 shipping. I'll have to go back and be sure I didn't type the zip code for a lunar colony! 8-) Yup...forgot to specify a method of shipping. I wonder if the $999 is a bug or if it is a deliberate way of shocking the user into going back and re-entering the data properly? - Original Message - From: "Tom Althoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 11:43 AM Subject: [Elecraft] T1 internal to FT-817 I see the FAQ for the T1 suggests that the T1 could be mounted in the FT-817 battery compartment "With some effort". I plan on doing this but would like to hear back from anyone who's "been there / done that" before I dive in. Tom K2TA Greenwood Lake, NY ___ 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 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] T1 internal to FT-817
Nice job Nigel...I'm glad you included the FT-817 module too. Thanks! I'll talk with you off-line. - Original Message - From: "Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Tom Althoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 12:05 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] T1 internal to FT-817 There ya go. Been there, done that and here's the pictures. http://www.ngunn.net/cyberworld/hamradio/t1/index.html Tom Althoff wrote: I see the FAQ for the T1 suggests that the T1 could be mounted in the FT-817 battery compartment "With some effort". I plan on doing this but would like to hear back from anyone who's "been there / done that" before I dive in. Tom K2TA Greenwood Lake, NY ___ 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] T1 internal to FT-817
There ya go. Been there, done that and here's the pictures. http://www.ngunn.net/cyberworld/hamradio/t1/index.html Tom Althoff wrote: I see the FAQ for the T1 suggests that the T1 could be mounted in the FT-817 battery compartment "With some effort". I plan on doing this but would like to hear back from anyone who's "been there / done that" before I dive in. Tom K2TA Greenwood Lake, NY ___ 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] T1 internal to FT-817
WOW! I just put a T1-K and a T1-FT817 in my shopping cart on the Elecraft site and got a Grand Total of $1,183.00 for a Qty of 1 of each. The "Please choose a shipping method" field is showing $999 shipping. I'll have to go back and be sure I didn't type the zip code for a lunar colony! 8-) Yup...forgot to specify a method of shipping. I wonder if the $999 is a bug or if it is a deliberate way of shocking the user into going back and re-entering the data properly? - Original Message - From: "Tom Althoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 11:43 AM Subject: [Elecraft] T1 internal to FT-817 I see the FAQ for the T1 suggests that the T1 could be mounted in the FT-817 battery compartment "With some effort". I plan on doing this but would like to hear back from anyone who's "been there / done that" before I dive in. Tom K2TA Greenwood Lake, NY ___ 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] T1 internal to FT-817
I see the FAQ for the T1 suggests that the T1 could be mounted in the FT-817 battery compartment "With some effort". I plan on doing this but would like to hear back from anyone who's "been there / done that" before I dive in. Tom K2TA Greenwood Lake, NY ___ 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] Elecraft K2 Microphones?
Hi Fred, The manufacturer of the MH2 microphone discontinued that model and we have been looking for a replacement. We are in discussions with another manufacturer now for a replacement hand mic, but it will be a couple of months before we can get it in. Fortunately we designed the K2 and KSB2 to use just about any of the current microphones from Yaesu/Icom/Kenwood. Our 8 pin microphone connector is the industry standard for most rigs and we provide a jumper block on the K2 front panel PCB to jumper the pin out of this connector to match each microphone. Check out the KSB2 manual on out manual download page for a description of how to set the jumpers. See: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KSB2%20manual%20rev%20E.pdf 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft _..._ Fred (FL) wrote: With Elecraft marketing a K2 w/SSB option - why would they drop all desk & mobile MICROPHONES for this rig? Doesn't make sense - am I missing something? Should I not buy the SSB Option for my K2 # 5422? I'm mostly concerned about the electrical physical connector and interface to my K2. I even have one of those mini- Flat Hand Mikes from Icon days, but not the foggiest idea of what it takes to interface it to a K2? Are there instructions anywhere? Thanks to all that are giving me some much help, in the K2 #5422 build! 73's Fred Osborne N3CSY FL __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://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
[Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?
With Elecraft marketing a K2 w/SSB option - why would they drop all desk & mobile MICROPHONES for this rig? Doesn't make sense - am I missing something? Should I not buy the SSB Option for my K2 # 5422? I'm mostly concerned about the electrical physical connector and interface to my K2. I even have one of those mini- Flat Hand Mikes from Icon days, but not the foggiest idea of what it takes to interface it to a K2? Are there instructions anywhere? Thanks to all that are giving me some much help, in the K2 #5422 build! 73's Fred Osborne N3CSY FL __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://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
Re: [Elecraft] K2 and MacOS
Hi Robert, I have a MacMini - OSX 10.4.6 with dual Keyspan USB/serial ports and an older RIGblaster. I use MacLoggerDX on one serial port for logging and rig control and Cocoamodem/CocoaPTT on a separate port for PSK. MacLoggerDX is a fine piece of software -- It is versatile and full-featured, and author Don Agro gives it superb support. MLDX supports the native K2 command set -- it's plug and play. SignaLink is said to be a fine solution, but I've not used it. Alas, I fried my KIO2 this weekend doing something else, so I'm out of the rig control business until I fix it. No connection with the above-mentioned vendors x/c as a customer. 73, Ken K3VV ___ 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 and MacOS
I am Mac user (10.4.6). dave belsley, w1euy On Apr 12, 2006, at 6:05 AM, Robert Allbright wrote: Hi Elecrafters Out of curiosity I am wondering how many of you are users of MacOS? (I'm using OSX 10.4.6) on my G5 iMAC I'm just about to interface my K2 via the Tigertronics SignaLink SL-1+ Sound Card - Radio Interface (http://www.tigertronics.com) and using software cocoaModem 2.0 for digital modes to my G5 iMac Thanks Dick AA5VU (http://www.qsl.net/aa5vu/) for all your help and the software writer of cocoaModem Chen W7AY (http:// homepage.mac.com/chen) next job the KPA100 happy days 73 Robert G3RCE (K2 - 5219) ___ 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 - david a. belsley professor of economics ___ 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] Re: Metamorphosis
I'd prefer the "K3" to be a fully functioned base HF radio, dual receive, built in PSU-Amp-ATU, FSK etc etc. You could always have VHF as an optional extra ?? David, Vk2NU >Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 22:02:13 -0400 >From: "Scott Richardson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: Metamorphosis >To: "michael taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Content-Type: text/plain;charset="iso-8859-1" > Perhaps a low powered 6m/2m CW/SSB with FM option rig would be a > reasonable project? Something designed as a starting point for the > VHF/UHF weak signal operators' basic radio. >Great idea, even without the FM option. >TenTec discontinued its "6n2" rig. Insufficient demand? >Scott N1AIA ___ 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 and MacOS
Hello, I am a Mac User, and am interested to see how it works for you so I'll have some ideas when I get back home. CPT Drew Neve - KB9LLO Battle Captain S3 ASG-Kuwait Eager to Assist - Original Message - From: Robert Allbright <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 1:05 pm Subject: [Elecraft] K2 and MacOS > Hi Elecrafters > > Out of curiosity I am wondering how many of you are users of > MacOS? > (I'm using OSX 10.4.6) on my G5 iMAC > > I'm just about to interface my K2 via the Tigertronics SignaLink > SL-1 > + Sound Card - Radio Interface (http://www.tigertronics.com) and > using software cocoaModem 2.0 for digital modes to my G5 iMac > > Thanks Dick AA5VU (http://www.qsl.net/aa5vu/) for all your help > and > the software writer of cocoaModem Chen W7AY > (http://homepage.mac.com/ > chen) > > next job the KPA100 > > happy days > > 73 Robert G3RCE (K2 - 5219) > ___ > 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] K2 and MacOS
Hi Elecrafters Out of curiosity I am wondering how many of you are users of MacOS? (I'm using OSX 10.4.6) on my G5 iMAC I'm just about to interface my K2 via the Tigertronics SignaLink SL-1 + Sound Card - Radio Interface (http://www.tigertronics.com) and using software cocoaModem 2.0 for digital modes to my G5 iMac Thanks Dick AA5VU (http://www.qsl.net/aa5vu/) for all your help and the software writer of cocoaModem Chen W7AY (http://homepage.mac.com/ chen) next job the KPA100 happy days 73 Robert G3RCE (K2 - 5219) ___ 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 and Kenwood TL-120 lonear
> > I don't actually own one Bob but I have taken a look at the cct. I > would think that the MK line is probably (Manual Keying) by applying an > earth at this point. RL is keying the relay via a transistor switch, > probably for those radios that have a solid state keying line that can't > handle the relay current directly. I have enclosed a copy of the TS130V > manual below which covers linear connecting. It could have done with a > diagram for clarity, but the text indicates that pin 4 of the radio goes > to ground on TX. This fits with the MK line on pin 4 of the linear. > > Hope this helps, > Trev > Yes it does! I've blown up the appropriate part of the TL-120 circuit diagram... The RL line goes to the base of Q10, which is the switching transistor. It's possible that connecting MK to RL will cause Q10 to conduct and effectively earth RL-1 and switch it on. I think for safety's sake, I'll put a resistor between MK and RL: I don't want to blow Q10. Eathing MK (pin 4) will switch RL-1 on, too I'll have a trial run - MK to earth - and then see if I can do something with RL via COM1/CTS/RTS + optoisolator, which would be a much more elegant solution. 73 Bob 2M0KDZ ___ 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] Re (Elecraft) QRM
Hello Adi I can see what you mean about receiving a flood of e-mails through the reflector I receive the DIGEST each day and have a quick look at the headers to see if any thing interests me? I can then quickly locate message number that interests me - easy - but I expect you know this? I personally enjoy reading most of the emails and the occasional non- technical, adds a lightness to life A balance in life is what matters - in this I have totally failed! hi 73 Robert G3RCE (K2 - 5219) Message: 12 Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 15:34:54 +0200 From: "S55M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Elecraft] QRM To: Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Hello Elecrafters! Every day i recieve at least 40 e-mails trough this reflector. Most of them are about things wich are just opinions and not directly related to Elecraft stuff. Such huge traffic forces me sometimes to delete all mails in folder without reviewing msg per msg. Please gentelmans, let's keep e-mail qrm a bit down and use this reflector for tehnical help and Elecraft related stuff and not like public forum about anything connected to Ham radio, so PLEASE think three times before posting a message wich will then be sent to thousends of us. Thank You! Or maybe it's time to sign off from this beautifull reflector and open one Elecraft technically oriented? 73's and GD DX de S55M-Adi www.s55m.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
