Re: [Elecraft] Big antenna - Collins 13 ele Log?
dBi or dBd? If dBi not impressive. My 20m antenna produces 19 dBi and it´s by no means IMO very big, just a 5 over 5 yagi stack. 73 Jim SM2EKM --- Phil Kane wrote: The 17 dB gain of a rhombic is hard to beat. All the commercial HF point-to-point stations used them, as did a lot ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Schematics?
Hi guys, Just a point here. Can you think of *any* company who would make schematics and diagrams available in the public domain before the equipment has been released? I am astonished at what Aptos have released so far, I would not have done so. The K3 is a major step into the Amateur Radio market and you can bet your bottom dollar that the big 3 (and others) will be very interested indeed to see how it all goes together. Let's be patient, it won't be long now :-) Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Schematics?
A block diagram is available right now in the Preliminary Assembly manual. 73, Ken K3IU Andrey Stoev wrote: Looks like I am not the only one who is interested in the schematics and the block diagrams - evrybody is saying how great K3 would be but why we cant see any schematics in the manual and make our own conclusions? What is the deal with the schematics - are they not public? cant belive they are not finalized already...hmm this doesnt fit with the spirit of my beloved K2 and the kit-building... 73 AE1Z - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2007 8:57 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Schematics? Hi Everybody! The Lets build it manual was great but the schematics are missing :^( 73's Bob K7HBG ___ 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
[Elecraft] 6 meters - need info (OT?)
This relates to my consideration of purchasing a K3. I know NOTHING about 6 meters. I'm an HF op who does CW and some SSB. What I believe about 6 meters comes from my (limited) experience on 10 meters. I'm expecting that 6 is mostly closed but has occasional openings, provided you're not at a sunspot low. I'm assuming the successful 6 meter operator has to be watching propagation and has to pick their operating time. I assume it is a hit or miss band and that you don't have any fun up there unless you put in the time and happen to catch it when it is open. I'm assuming the same effort put into to 10 meters would produce more QSOs. Like I say, I know NOTHING. Someone please educate me. If you're reply is long, e-mail me off-list since this topic is mostly OT. keith.darwin (dit-dah dah) goodrich.com 73! - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - ___ 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] K rig's longevity?
I had an interesting QSO last night. K9TTM, very sweet CW call. He was running a Collins S-line and SB200 amp. His keyer was a homebuilt unit from the 1960s. paddles were Vibrokeyers. His tuner was a Johnson Matchbox. In other words, his whole station was classic - vintage stuff. I mentioned it and he said it got old by itself. It was new when I bought it 35 yrs ago HI HI. And that got me thinking. In 35 years will be still be running our K3s and K2s? For that matter are any rigs being built today going to be considered useful 30 yrs from now? As I ponder the question, I come to the answer of no. I believe they won't be but not because of any deficiency in the gear. On the contrary, I suspect the K3 / K2 rigs just as durable and able to continue operations for many decades, probably more. I believe they won't be applicable in the future because we as a group of hams have shifted our thoughts. We're largely caught up with getting the next thing. We're expecting gear to change yearly and are prone to dump what we have and upgrade. With that mentality, there is no rig that will stand the test of time because we won't keep it. I know I'm part of the problem here. My K2 is 1.5 yrs old and I'm considering selling to get a K3. The oldest piece of gear in my shack is my MFJ antenna analyzer and that is about 3 yrs old. Everything else is either new or is something I've bought in the last couple of years. I just don't stick with anything for long. Oh wait, I take that back. The aluminum from which I built my vertical antenna is about 10 yrs old. As K9TTM and I chatted back and forth I was thinking about how it would be to keep the same rig for decades. To always have that old friend ready to go. I listened to his signal and thought about relay-based semi break-in. I thought about tube warm-up. I thought about tuning finals. I thought about 1000 Hz side tone. I listened to his signal and adjusted my RIT to match his drift. I then looked at my K2 and was VERY happy to not be running an old classic rig. That silly little kit on my desk which cost far less than the S-Line when new, works much better and has more features that Art Collins could have dreamed of. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Schematics?
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Exactly! When is the last time any of the other manufacturers published ANY manual for a product before it was shipped, much less what Elecraft have done? It wasn't that long ago the only way to get a manual was to buy it, or wait for the radio you just ordered to arrive with one. I am astonished at the whining I see about it. When the preliminary assembly manual was released it wasn't 3 hours before someone started complaining about the graphics and fonts used. FOR CRYING OUT LOUD FOLKS! Ian J Maude wrote: Hi guys, Just a point here. Can you think of *any* company who would make schematics and diagrams available in the public domain before the equipment has been released? I am astonished at what Aptos have released so far, I would not have done so. - -- R. Kevin Stover, ACØH -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFG+6VE11jxjloa2wsRAj8sAJ9pVZUlXAs1KbYz7AnV4KsUxoowHgCeIBvm R46/lEDDNPxb2mHwko//wXU= =/r7l -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
Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters - need info (OT?)
Keith, I think your assumptions are pretty close to the mark. 6 is mostly closed except during the summer months when there are occasional sporadic-E openings giving 59++ contacts over distances up to 1,000 miles (sometimes more, with double-hop) even when using low power. As the name suggests, these openings are completely unpredictable, except they occur during a season of a couple of months or so centered around mid-June, and more often than not occur during the day when most people are at work. They are great fun when you catch one, though. The number of sporadic-E openings in a year doesn't seem much affected by the solar cycle. Regular openings like you get on the lower bands obviously are, but the MUF is rarely high enough to support 6m propagation even during the solar maximum, so even when 10m may be workable, 6m often is not. You do have to be dedicated and watch for such openings to catch them, even more than for sporadic-E. The same effort put in to 10m probably would produce more QSOs, though I've often found 6m busy during a Sporadic-E opening when 10m is dead. That may be because 6m has its own dedicated fans, many of whom only work VHF. To them, the kind of distances workable via Sporadic-E are DX, whereas to the HF DXer they are short skip, local and not very interesting. -- Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Ham-Directory: www.ham-directory.com On 9/27/07, Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This relates to my consideration of purchasing a K3. I know NOTHING about 6 meters. I'm an HF op who does CW and some SSB. What I believe about 6 meters comes from my (limited) experience on 10 meters. I'm expecting that 6 is mostly closed but has occasional openings, provided you're not at a sunspot low. I'm assuming the successful 6 meter operator has to be watching propagation and has to pick their operating time. I assume it is a hit or miss band and that you don't have any fun up there unless you put in the time and happen to catch it when it is open. I'm assuming the same effort put into to 10 meters would produce more QSOs. ___ 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] 6 meters - need info (OT?)
I also don't know anything about 6 meters, but heard the broadcast engineers over in Philadelphia used it and had a repeater on it. Maybe it can work like CB over short range? The 756 pro had 6 meters I think, but I never tried it, I don't have any short antenna's for 10, 11, or 6 meters, and never hear anything up there when I listen on the long antenna's. There is also a LOT of bandwidth to tune to listen for any signals... Even 15 seems dead, I remember making a lot of contacts on 15 with my hw7, I even put up a 3 element 15 meter beam, what fun working NJ to Wyoming solid copy on 3 watts. Its all the sunspot cycle I supposeor will people forget those bands and they will be empty even if open? Brett N2DTS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Darwin, Keith Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 8:15 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] 6 meters - need info (OT?) This relates to my consideration of purchasing a K3. I know NOTHING about 6 meters. I'm an HF op who does CW and some SSB. What I believe about 6 meters comes from my (limited) experience on 10 meters. I'm expecting that 6 is mostly closed but has occasional openings, provided you're not at a sunspot low. I'm assuming the successful 6 meter operator has to be watching propagation and has to pick their operating time. I assume it is a hit or miss band and that you don't have any fun up there unless you put in the time and happen to catch it when it is open. I'm assuming the same effort put into to 10 meters would produce more QSOs. Like I say, I know NOTHING. Someone please educate me. If you're reply is long, e-mail me off-list since this topic is mostly OT. keith.darwin (dit-dah dah) goodrich.com 73! - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - ___ 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] 6 meters - need info (OT?)
There is nothing like working Europe on 6M when such an opening results here in New England. I will likely always have 6M capability in the shack, it is a fun band. There can be openings in the Winter-time but they are much, much more rare than the summer time. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ 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: K rig's longevity?
Hi Keith and all, When I got my K2 (#402) built I guess in about 1999, it was only a curiosity and sat next to my TS850 for about a year. I finally started doing some A/B tests and soon after, the TS850 was the radio that was collecting dust. Had somewhat of a financial adjustment a couple of years ago, and sold all of my ham gear except the K2. Then when I got some cash I upgraded it and put in the amp, tuner, and dsp. I don't miss the TS850 or the other rigs I sold too much. I think that if I had sold the K2 I would have kicked myself later on. If you like any rig a lot I would say don't sell it to get another rig, because if it is really good you will miss it. It is better to get the new radio and then use both rigs awhile. Then because of the comparison you can decide later if the old rig is worth keeping. When I get a K3, my K2 will be for portable use. I may sell some of the options but never the base K2. I think finding some of the lower serial number K2s for sale is a rarity. Sort of like that Collins S line, or Drake C line. ;). Come to think of it, now that the K3 is out, the K2 is sorta vintage. Regards, Steve, W2MY Corpus Christi ___ 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] K rig's longevity?
On Thu, 27 Sep 2007, Darwin, Keith wrote: As K9TTM and I chatted back and forth I was thinking about how it would be to keep the same rig for decades. To always have that old friend ready to go. I listened to his signal and thought about relay-based semi break-in. I thought about tube warm-up. I thought about tuning finals. I thought about 1000 Hz side tone. I listened to his signal and adjusted my RIT to match his drift. I then looked at my K2 and was VERY happy to not be running an old classic rig. You might want to view some of the threads in mailing lists or web forums where some of us talk about still operating some of the gear we've had for xx years. I still have some gear that was 15 years old when I first used it 30 plus years ago. Will it be as modern as my Elecraft...nope. Will I rush out and dump my K2 after the K3 is herenope. But then, I am not into the newest cars, and the latest toys (g). Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters - need info (OT?)
WARNING! 6 meters is addicitive! Once you work an E opening you will be hooked for life. You have received a lot of good info on 6 already. I will not repeat it. Chasing grid squares is a lot of fun. You have several interesting propagation modes on 6. Meteor scatter sproadic e tropospheric ducting All of these produce some significant openings. The apparent randomness of the openings is why 6 is refered to as the Magic Band (IMHO). I have worked into europe with a dipole and 100 watts (cw ssb) from EL29lm (Houston, TX) as well as 38 states! Good luck, Robie - AJ4F - Original Message - From: Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 7:14 AM Subject: [Elecraft] 6 meters - need info (OT?) This relates to my consideration of purchasing a K3. I know NOTHING about 6 meters. I'm an HF op who does CW and some SSB. What I believe about 6 meters comes from my (limited) experience on 10 meters. I'm expecting that 6 is mostly closed but has occasional openings, provided you're not at a sunspot low. I'm assuming the successful 6 meter operator has to be watching propagation and has to pick their operating time. I assume it is a hit or miss band and that you don't have any fun up there unless you put in the time and happen to catch it when it is open. I'm assuming the same effort put into to 10 meters would produce more QSOs. Like I say, I know NOTHING. Someone please educate me. If you're reply is long, e-mail me off-list since this topic is mostly OT. keith.darwin (dit-dah dah) goodrich.com 73! - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - ___ 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] 6 meters - need info (OT?)
To get an idea of when 6M may be open, keep an eye on TV channel 2 or 3. My satellite receiver feeds the house distribution system on Ch 3 and there's sometimes enough signal from distant Ch 3 TV stations to QRM the satellite receiver's output. Switching to Ch 2 usually shows dueling TV signals. Six tends to peak near the Spring and Fall equinox because of the earth's tilting towards the sun at these times. Tip: Knowing your grid square ia a must!! (:-)) 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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] K rig's longevity?
The older one becomes, the less important new is. Can't begin to remember all the radios I've owned during the earlier part of my 55 years in the hobby. We traded our 1st VW bug in because it had 22K miles on it and was getting old! The last one had 226K miles on it. I remember trying a different wire antenna every few days/weeks, looking for that magic one that was better than the last. Took me years to realize that any apparent differences were most likely due to how good propagation was on a particular day. (;-) I've had my 80M Zepp in the air for at least 30 years My Lady (N7HKW) and I have been married ... to each other ... for 52 years. She gets all the credit. (:-)) 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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] KPA100 in EC2 for K3?
I know the KPA100 can be put in an EC2 enclosure to make a stand-alone linear for the K2. Could that same stand-alone unit be used with the K3/10 to get 100 watts? Or could the KPA3 be put in an external case and used with a K2? - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - ___ 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] K rig's longevity?
Well stated. I for one plan on keeping my K2, and at some point getting a K3. I am 46 years old, and expect these rigs to last me a considerable amount of time. But who knows, something new from Elecraft, could likely change my mind in the next 20 years or so. David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] K4DGW K2 #5982 FP#-1751 Darwin, Keith wrote: I had an interesting QSO last night. K9TTM, very sweet CW call. He was running a Collins S-line and SB200 amp. His keyer was a homebuilt unit from the 1960s. paddles were Vibrokeyers. His tuner was a Johnson Matchbox. In other words, his whole station was classic - vintage stuff. I mentioned it and he said it got old by itself. It was new when I bought it 35 yrs ago HI HI. And that got me thinking. In 35 years will be still be running our K3s and K2s? For that matter are any rigs being built today going to be considered useful 30 yrs from now? As I ponder the question, I come to the answer of no. I believe they won't be but not because of any deficiency in the gear. On the contrary, I suspect the K3 / K2 rigs just as durable and able to continue operations for many decades, probably more. I believe they won't be applicable in the future because we as a group of hams have shifted our thoughts. We're largely caught up with getting the next thing. We're expecting gear to change yearly and are prone to dump what we have and upgrade. With that mentality, there is no rig that will stand the test of time because we won't keep it. I know I'm part of the problem here. My K2 is 1.5 yrs old and I'm considering selling to get a K3. The oldest piece of gear in my shack is my MFJ antenna analyzer and that is about 3 yrs old. Everything else is either new or is something I've bought in the last couple of years. I just don't stick with anything for long. Oh wait, I take that back. The aluminum from which I built my vertical antenna is about 10 yrs old. As K9TTM and I chatted back and forth I was thinking about how it would be to keep the same rig for decades. To always have that old friend ready to go. I listened to his signal and thought about relay-based semi break-in. I thought about tube warm-up. I thought about tuning finals. I thought about 1000 Hz side tone. I listened to his signal and adjusted my RIT to match his drift. I then looked at my K2 and was VERY happy to not be running an old classic rig. That silly little kit on my desk which cost far less than the S-Line when new, works much better and has more features that Art Collins could have dreamed of. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - ___ 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] K rig's longevity?
I plan. Boy David, I hear you. The K2 is my dream rig. Great performance at a low price. It is my choice over every other rig out there. Period. I plan to keep it and use it and continue to love it. Then Elecraft brings out this K3 thing. And my plan gets pulled out from under my feet. When I get a K3 I'm sure it will keep me very happy ... until Elecraft comes out with the K4. I'm not hooked. I can stop anytime. Really. *sigh* - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Wilburn I for one plan on keeping my K2, and at some point getting a K3. I am 46 years old, and expect these rigs to last me a considerable amount of time. But who knows, something new from Elecraft, could likely change my mind in the next 20 years or so. ___ 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] KPA100 in EC2 for K3?
Hi Keith, I know the KPA100 can be put in an EC2 enclosure to make a stand-alone linear for the K2. Could that same stand-alone unit be used with the K3/10 to get 100 watts? This has been discussed before - check the archives - and the answer was afaik no. Or could the KPA3 be put in an external case and used with a K2? I highly doubt it. vy 73 de toby ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 in EC2 for K3?
Toby is correct. The KPA100 is not compatible with the K3. And the KPA3 is strictly an internal component of the K3. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Thu Sep 27 10:32 , [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: Hi Keith, I know the KPA100 can be put in an EC2 enclosure to make a stand-alone linear for the K2. Could that same stand-alone unit be used with the K3/10 to get 100 watts? This has been discussed before - check the archives - and the answer was afaik no. Or could the KPA3 be put in an external case and used with a K2? I highly doubt it. vy 73 de toby ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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] Tnx! ( KPA100 in EC2 for K3?)
Thanks much guys! - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 10:36 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Darwin, Keith; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 in EC2 for K3? Toby is correct. The KPA100 is not compatible with the K3. And the KPA3 is strictly an internal component of the K3. ___ 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] K rig's longevity?
I for one plan on keeping my K2, and at some point getting a K3. I am 46 years old, and expect these rigs to last me a considerable amount of time. I very much agree. I use my K1 for mobile operating and will likely never discard it. (Barring catastrophic failure, of course.) It matters not how old it becomes, just that it works and works well. I will likely take the K3 plunge at some point in time, however, I'll never discard my K2. How many of you had a piece of Collins gear when you were... ahem, younger? To those who subsequently dicarded theirs: If you knew then what you know now, would you still have parted with that piece Collins gear? Like Collins or Heathkit, Elecraft gear become instant classic vintage and I, for one, do not want to ever regret letting any of my Elecraft gear go. My $0.02. As always, take care es... Vy 73 de Bert WA2SI ___ 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] N2CQ QRP Contest Calendar: Sep 29 - Oct 28, 2007
~ N2CQ QRP CONTEST CALENDAR September 29 - October 28, 2007 ~ CQWW RTTY DX Contest ... 150w Category Sep 29, z to Sep 30, 2400z Rules: http://www.cq-amateur-radio.com/awards.html ~ Texas QSO Party (All) ... QRP Category Sep 29, 1400z to Sep 30, 0200z Sep 30, 1400z to Sep 30, 2000z Rules: http://www.txqp.org/ ~ TOEC WW Grid Contest (CW) ... QRP Category Sep 29, 1200z to Sep 30, 1200z Rules: http://www.sk3bg.se/contest/toecwwgc.htm ~ FISTS Coast to Coast Contest ... QRP Category Sep 29, 1800z to Sep 30, 1800z Rules: http://www.tomochka.com/k7fff/fnw_c2c06.html ~ MQFD Monthly Sprint (CW/PH/Digital) *** QRP Contest *** Sep 29, 1800z to 2200z Rules: http://w2agn.net/mqfdsprint.html ~ Adventure Radio Spartan Sprint (CW) *** QRP CONTEST! *** Oct 2, 0100z to 0300z (First Monday 9 PM EDT) Rules: http://www.arsqrp.com/ ~ German Telegraphy Contest (CW) ... QRP Category Oct 3, 0700z to 0959z Rules: http://www.agcw.org/agcw-con/2007/Englisch/dtc_e.htm ~ PRO CW Contest ... QRP Category Oct 6, 1600z to 1800z and Oct 7, 0600z to 0800z Rules: http://www.procwclub.yo6ex.ro/contesrules.htm ~ TARA PSK31 Rumble (PSK31 only) ... QRP Category Oct 6, z to 2400z Rules: http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_seasons.html ~ EU SPRINT CONTEST (SSB) ... 100W category Oct 6, 1600z to 1959z Rules: http://www.eusprint.com/ ~ California QSO Party (CW/SSB) ... QRP Category Oct 6, 1600z to Oct 7, 2159z Rules: http://www.cqp.org/ ~ RSGB 21/28 MHz Contest (CW/SSB) ... QRP Category Oct 7, 0700z to 1900z Rules: http://www.contesting.co.uk/hfcc/rules/r2128.shtml ~ SKCC Sprint (Straight Key CW) ... QRP Awards Oct 10, z to 0200z Rules: http://skccgroup.com/sprint/sprint-rules.htm ~ 10-10 Day Sprint (All) ... QRP Category Oct 10, z to 2359z Rules: http://www.ten-ten.org/rules.html ~ NAQCC Straight Key/Bug Sprint (CW) *** QRP Contest *** EDT: Oct 9, 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM UTC: Oct 10, 0030Z to 0230Z Rules: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/contests.html ~ Worked All Britain HF Contest (Phone) ...QRP Category Oct 13, 1200z to Oct 14, 1200z Rules: http://wab.intermip.net/Contest%20Rules.php ~ Pennsylvania QSO Party (CW/SSB/Digital) ... QRP Category Oct 13, 1600z to Oct 14, 0500z Oct 14, 1300z to Oct 14, 2200z Rules: http://www.nittany-arc.net/paqso.html ~ EU SPRINT CONTEST (CW) ... 100W category Oct 13, 1600z to 1959z Rules: http://www.eusprint.com/ ~ FISTS Fall Sprint (CW) ... QRP Category Oct 13, 1700z to 2100z Rules: http://www.fists.org/sprints.html ~ North American Sprint (RTTY) ... QRP Category Oct 14, Z to 0400Z Rules: http://www.ncjweb.com/sprintrules.php ~ QRP ARCI Fall QSO Party (CW) *** QRP Contest *** Oct 20, 1200z to Oct 21, 2400z Rules: http://www.qrparci.org ~ Worked All Germany Contest (CW/SSB) ... QRP Category Oct 20, 1500z to Oct 21, 1459z Rules: http://www.darc.de/referate/dx/xedcgr.htm [third full weekend] ~ 070 Club 160m Great Pumpkin Sprint (PSK) ... QRP Category Oct 20, 2000 to Oct 21, 0200 (Local Time) Rules: http://podxs.com/html/160_meter_sprint.html ~ Illinois QSO Party (CW/PH)... QRP Category Oct 21, 1700z to Oct 22, 0100z Rules: http://www.w9awe.org/ILQP2006.html ~ RUN FOR THE BACON (CW) *** QRP CONTEST *** EDT: Oct 21, 9 PM to 11 PM UTC: Oct 22, 0100z 0300z Rules: http://www.gentzow.com/fpqrp/ ~ Zombie Shuffle (CW) *** QRP CONTEST *** Oct 26, Local Sundown to Local Midnight (Any 4 hour period) Rules:
[Elecraft] S/N3068 Getting closer!
Tonight I finished the RF board and soldered in the three connectors for the SSB board which is not yet assembled. With a signal generator, all the slug tuned transformers and the six trimmers have been touched up. Great to hear some real live SSB and CW signals on 80 m. However, I am puzzled by a rapid fire switching from VFO to menu and back again - several times per second. May be a fault on the front panel display board. I have another, so will try that tomorrow after a good sleep. Thanks to Gary and the people on this reflector who have offered good advice and invaluable encouragement. 73 Kevin VK3DAP / ZL2DAP ___ 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] 6 meters - need info (OT?)
And much more. Don't forget Aurora Auroral E Ionoscatter F2 And mixed mode! 6 is HIGHLY addictive!!! From GM I ran 2 x 7 ele long yagis and 400w and regularly used to work 100-150 + US stns during F2 openings! Many using dipoles and 100w inside rooms! I am small fry - 138 countries on the band but many of the big guys are 200 countries+ And you can work some real DX - JA/VK etc In terms of openings - SpE can be kind of hit and miss but many opening such as F2, Au, AuE, Iono etc you can predict with some skills on the band. Best place to see what is happening is on the UK six metre pages UKSMG Have fun but be warned its very addictive and once tried you wont want to give it up 73 Simon GM4PLM/DL4PLM Simon Lewis GM4PLM/DL4PLM http://www.dl4plm.net -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robie Elms Sent: Donnerstag, 27. September 2007 15:24 To: Darwin, Keith; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters - need info (OT?) WARNING! 6 meters is addicitive! Once you work an E opening you will be hooked for life. You have received a lot of good info on 6 already. I will not repeat it. Chasing grid squares is a lot of fun. You have several interesting propagation modes on 6. Meteor scatter sproadic e tropospheric ducting All of these produce some significant openings. The apparent randomness of the openings is why 6 is refered to as the Magic Band (IMHO). I have worked into europe with a dipole and 100 watts (cw ssb) from EL29lm (Houston, TX) as well as 38 states! Good luck, Robie - AJ4F - Original Message - From: Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 7:14 AM Subject: [Elecraft] 6 meters - need info (OT?) This relates to my consideration of purchasing a K3. I know NOTHING about 6 meters. I'm an HF op who does CW and some SSB. What I believe about 6 meters comes from my (limited) experience on 10 meters. I'm expecting that 6 is mostly closed but has occasional openings, provided you're not at a sunspot low. I'm assuming the successful 6 meter operator has to be watching propagation and has to pick their operating time. I assume it is a hit or miss band and that you don't have any fun up there unless you put in the time and happen to catch it when it is open. I'm assuming the same effort put into to 10 meters would produce more QSOs. Like I say, I know NOTHING. Someone please educate me. If you're reply is long, e-mail me off-list since this topic is mostly OT. keith.darwin (dit-dah dah) goodrich.com 73! - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - ___ 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] 6 meters - need info (OT?)
Don't forget, we have a 6M Sprint coming up on October 20th. http://svhfs.org/fall_sprint_rules.htm Activity is historically sparse for this contest, only 17 logs were submitted in 2006. However, that's no excuse to not get on the air and make some noise. I'll be on with my puny 20W from the XV50 with no expectations other than to make at least one QSO. If more, all the better. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ 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] S/N3068 Getting closer!
Kevin, I believe you will find the problem on the Control Board rather than the Front Panel. The Front Panel only displays what the microprocessor on the Control Board tells it. If you have another K2, you can quickly determine if the control board is at fault by temporarily swapping them. 73, Don W3FPR KBG Luxford wrote: However, I am puzzled by a rapid fire switching from VFO to menu and back again - several times per second. May be a fault on the front panel display board. I have another, so will try that tomorrow after a good sleep. Thanks to Gary and the people on this reflector who have offered good advice and invaluable encouragement. 73 Kevin VK3DAP / ZL2DAP ___ 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] 6 meters - need info (OT?)
Julian G4ILO wrote: Regular openings like you get on the lower bands obviously are, but the MUF is rarely high enough to support 6m propagation even during the solar maximum, The biggest recorded solar maximum in history occurred in 1957. A friend of mine had built a little crystal-controlled 6 meter AM transmitter whose final had an INPUT of around 10 watts, and a sloppy yagi up about 15 feet. One afternoon we sat in his basement and worked station after station all over the US. The band was full of signals and hetrodynes. It sounded like 40 or 75 meters. Who knows, maybe it will happen again in a few years? -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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] 6 meters - need info (OT?)
Ken Kopp wrote: Six tends to peak near the Spring and Fall equinox because of the earth's tilting towards the sun at these times. Probably a typo, but should be corrected. :-) 6M sporadic-E propagation peaks around the SOLSTICES (June and December), not the equinoxes. There is rarely ever any sporadic-E propagation around the equinoxes. The summer Es season in North America typically runs from mid-May through mid-August, with the southeast US getting some early sporadic-E openings by late April. The winter Es season, in which the openings are typically less numerous and weaker than during summer, extends from roughly late November through mid-January. Sporadic-E can occur at any time, but it is extremely rare from mid-February through mid-April and from mid-September through mid-November in North America. There is a tremendous amount to be learned about 6 meter propagation. It is the only band we have where ALL known radio propagation modes (and probably a few unknown ones) can be experienced at one point or another. It is truly a mix of HF and VHF characteristics. Bill / W5WVO DM65 ___ 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] 6 meters - need info (OT?)
Six meters is VERY addictive. I started back in the late 60's with a Lafayette 1-watt AM transceiver (HA-650), and worked all over the country and even down into South America with just a squalo antenna on my Dad's chimney in MD when the band would open. Now I just use a 6-meter dipole, and I monitor six as much as I can. There have been some great openings this summer - and you can find plenty of SSB and CW when the band opens. Looking forward to the K3 where I can leave the second receiver on the SSB calling frequency (50.125). I have a friend who has DCXX and WAC on 6 meters from here in the Dallas area. Phil - AD5X ___ 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] WTB K102
Anyone have a K102 they would like to sell? -- GB 73's KA5OAI Sam Morgan ___ 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] Correction to my post - 6 meters - need info (OT?)
Yes, Bill's totally correct. My blunder in choice of terms ... Chalk it up to oldpoopness 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] k3 weekly update
Any news as promised? Benny OH9NB ___ 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] WTB K102
On 9/27/07, Sam Morgan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone have a K102 they would like to sell? You must be referring to a KIO2. IO as in Input/Output. No such beast as a K102. Just an FYI. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] k3 weekly update
Copied from the 9/18 K3 update, written by Eric: Wayne and I discussed the schedule and our open issues today. While we both felt that we may start shipping in two weeks, we agreed we should add a week to that and conservatively set the official K3 first ship date for Monday Oct 8th. ...so the good news is that there have been no further updates. Mark AD5SS On 9/27/07, Benny Aumala [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any news as promised? Benny OH9NB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] k3 weekly update
On 9/27/07, Mark Bayern [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Copied from the 9/18 K3 update, written by Eric: and here is what happens when you put it through the Jive Translator: Wayne and ah' discussed da damn schedule and our jimmey issues today. Slap mah fro! While we bod felt dat we may start shippin' in two weeks, we agreed we should add some week t'dat and conservatively set da damn official K3 fust ship date fo' Monday Oct 8d. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] k3 weekly update
Am I the only one who finds the jive translation less than funny? Can we please have no more of this? This reflector is a wonderful place to learn about Elecraft products and get help when needed. There are adequate other venues for denigrating humor. This reflector is not one of those places. Or am I just an old fuddy-duddy? - Jim, KL7CC JT Croteau wrote: On 9/27/07, Mark Bayern [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Copied from the 9/18 K3 update, written by Eric: and here is what happens when you put it through the Jive Translator: Wayne and ah' discussed da damn schedule and our jimmey issues today. Slap mah fro! While we bod felt dat we may start shippin' in two weeks, we agreed we should add some week t'dat and conservatively set da damn official K3 fust ship date fo' Monday Oct 8d. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] k3 weekly update
On 9/27/07, Jim Wiley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can we please have no more of this? Some of you need to lighten up, it was ONE post. There is way too much whining about the K3 on the reflector. Many need to learn some patience and just chill. The K3 will get here when it gets here. If someone can't make fun of the situation every once in a while, what the heck? You guys sure can put up with the whining. .. and that is all I have to say about that. I will return you to your whining and questions about things already answered in the archives and in the FAQ. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] k3 weekly update
I'll post an update by either end of day today or early tomorrow, depending on work load. 73, Eric (Busy building K3s! :-) Benny Aumala wrote: Any news as promised? Benny OH9NB ___ 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] WANT TO BUY: KRC2
Looking to purchase used KRC2 Band Decoder if anyone has one excess. Many thanks John ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] WTB K102
JT Croteau wrote: On 9/27/07, Sam Morgan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone have a K102 they would like to sell? You must be referring to a KIO2. IO as in Input/Output. No such beast as a K102. Yep, suspicions confirmed, I'll also be needing a new pair of glasses to go with that K _I_ 02. -- GB 73's KA5OAI Sam Morgan ___ 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: [HUMOR!!!!!!!!!} [Elecraft] k3 weekly update
Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: I'll post an update by either end of day today or early tomorrow, depending on work load. 73, Eric (Busy building K3s! :-) not acceptable Eric you MUST stop all assemble of said vaporware K3's and spend the next 3 weeks answering redundant K3 questions so there will be more justification for the next run of if u were a real electronic company you woulda, shoulda, coulda, oughta_have, lets not forget the why, why not, etc etc... Think of the pitiful masses that can't live without your tender email reassurances 24/7 to hell with building the actual product, get ur heads on straight there dudes... Musta been the blue pill, this damn red one isn't working... -- GB 73's KA5OAI Sam Morgan ___ 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: k3 weekly update
Seeing how many of you assume I am a racist for translating some of Eric's last announcement into Jive, let me also offer up a Swedish Chef translation Hopefully, this will prove that I make fun of everyone equally and, therefore, can no way be a racist. Swedish Chef: Veyne-a und I deescoossed zee schedoole-a und r oopee issooes tudey. Vheele-a ve-a but felt thet ve-a mey stert sheepping in tvu veeks, ve-a egreed ve-a shuoold edd a veek tu thet und cunserfeteefely set zee ooeeciel K3 furst sheep dete-a fur Mundey Ooct 8t. Bork Bork Bork! Note to Eric and Wayne, no need to scold me.. I won't do anything like this again. *grin* Meanwhile, I suggest to several people, that they go out and rent Airplane - The Movie, and see if June Cleaver should also be called a racist for speaking Jive. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3
It seems Ask.com has captured the present American social attitude with their latest motto as seen on their commercial. As noted on the reflector earlier today, patience is in short supply. The motto from Ask.com is immediate getification. Kindof funny but strikes a cord I think. I know the guys at Elecraft are as anxious as we are to get the K3 out and on the air. I am looking forward to many K3/K3 qsos. I know I certainly have enjoyed all the K2 and K1 qsos. 73, 72, Mike K5NU ___ 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] 6 meters - need info (OT?)
Hi Tony, Good to hear you are using HFTA. Excellent tool. It's all about takeoff angle, which is determined by (a) the kind of antenna(s) you are using, (b) their height above ground, (c) the terrain characteristics, and (d) frequency. What takeoff angle you need is in turn dictated by the kind of propagation you are using and the path distance. A single 6M yagi at 82' will have several deep nulls in its elevation profile, as HFTA is undoubtedly telling you. For sporadic-E propagation, you will want to be able to cover takeoff angles from 0 up through around 16 or 18 degrees elevation, which will cover single-hop path lengths from the theoretical maximum single-hop distance (1400-1450 miles) down to around 350-400 miles. You need those higher takeoff angles mostly for sporadic-E propagation. When the F2 comes back in four or five years, it is unlikely that you will need a takeoff angle much higher than 0 degrees because the band will be at or just below the F2 MUF, placing the critical angle of refraction close to the visible horizon. It will be an extremely rare (though not impossible) occurrence to have an F2 path on 6M with shorter than the maximum possible skip distance. Shorter skip is likely to be sporadic-E, which can and does coexist with F2 during solar maxima. Therefore, if you have no interest in working grid squares over shorter path distances of 400-1000 miles or so (plus any multi-hop Es paths that may be comprised of these shorter hops), you needn't worry about covering the higher takeoff angles. But that's really where most of the fun is on 6M IMHO, and to cover all the bases for sporadic-E, you definitely need to have a solution for covering those takeoff angles. This can be done either through phasing of stacked arrays, as modeled in HFTA, and/or by placing one or more antennas closer to ground. Just trust HFTA to give you the best configuration for what you want to do. Bill / W5WVO N2TK, Tony wrote: Interesting info about 6M. I am presently using the XV50 with my K2. Had a lot of fun in June working many Europeans and Caribbean stations. Can't wait till I get my K3 with a little more power on that band. Now I need to get an XV144. I do have a question for you 6M aficionados. Hopefully this isn't too far off the normal intent of this reflector. I have 6 el at 82'. I can also put a 6 el beam at 47'. HFTA says that will help me. My questions are: - I have heard a rumor that 6M beams don't work too well when side-mounted. Is this true? - Since I am not yet familiar with all the types of propagation on 6M, are there rules of thumb for high and low antennas? Do you think I am too high at 47' and 82'? Do I need a lower antenna also like on 10M for when the sunspots are high again? If this is too far off normal topics on this band, please respond directly. Tnx N2TK, Tony #3481 K2 Batch #1 K3 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill W5WVO Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 12:16 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters - need info (OT?) Ken Kopp wrote: Six tends to peak near the Spring and Fall equinox because of the earth's tilting towards the sun at these times. Probably a typo, but should be corrected. :-) 6M sporadic-E propagation peaks around the SOLSTICES (June and December), not the equinoxes. There is rarely ever any sporadic-E propagation around the equinoxes. The summer Es season in North America typically runs from mid-May through mid-August, with the southeast US getting some early sporadic-E openings by late April. The winter Es season, in which the openings are typically less numerous and weaker than during summer, extends from roughly late November through mid-January. Sporadic-E can occur at any time, but it is extremely rare from mid-February through mid-April and from mid-September through mid-November in North America. There is a tremendous amount to be learned about 6 meter propagation. It is the only band we have where ALL known radio propagation modes (and probably a few unknown ones) can be experienced at one point or another. It is truly a mix of HF and VHF characteristics. Bill / W5WVO DM65 __2 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:
Re: [Elecraft] APP Question
See Also http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek/in-prac/best-of.htm#powerpoles http://home.comcast.net/~buck0/app.htm On 27/9/07 21:08, JT Croteau [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: On 9/27/07, Edward Dickinson, III [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there a standard for the arrangement in the installation of Anderson Power Poles per chassis orientation? I.e., colors - left/right...lugs - up/down. Yes. Almost all amateur radio applications using APP's tend to follow the same standard. Here is a good URL: http://www.scc-ares-races.org/hardware/andersonpp.html -- We are not the same persons this year as last; nor are those we love. It is a happy chance if we, changing, continue to love a changed person. -William Somerset Maugham, writer (1874-1965) ___ 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] Getification
Actually it's probably instant getification. Patience is still a virtue. 73, Mike K5NU ___ 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] WTB
On Wednesday 26 September 2007 22:03:36 jgabbard wrote: Still looking for that Non- working HW9 to restore and use, with docs complete Thanks, John KF7OM You will have a very long wait I think. I doubt that a non working HW-9 exists because owners will have fixed them. Ian, G4ICV, AB2GR, K2 #4962, HW-9, HM-9, HFT-9, PSA-9 -- ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] k3 weekly update
On Thu, 27 Sep 2007, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: I'll post an update by either end of day today or early tomorrow, depending on work load. 73, Eric (Busy building K3s! :-) Heretic that I amI'm thrilled that you're placing the priority on building the stuff...who knows, maybe you're doing mine. Right about now, the most appropriate update would be that the units are shipping. 73 - k3hrn Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] k3 weekly update
On Thu, 27 Sep 2007, JT Croteau wrote: On 9/27/07, Mark Bayern [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Copied from the 9/18 K3 update, written by Eric: and here is what happens when you put it through the Jive Translator: Considering that the head shed is in California, a translation into vallye-speak might prove like interesting, dude. 73 - k3hrn Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Big antenna - Collins 13 ele Log?
On Thu, 27 Sep 2007 08:41:24 +0200, Jan Erik Holm wrote: dBi or dBd? If dBi not impressive. My 20m antenna produces 19 dBi and it_s by no means IMO very big, just a 5 over 5 yagi stack. dBd. A 5-over-5 is a more complex antenna than a rhombic, which consists of poles, wire, insulators, and a terminating resistor on some designs. -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] k3 weekly update
Howdy, I'm sure somebody covered this, but October 8th is a holiday, Columbus Day Limited UPS/Fedex/USPS etc BTW... WE ALL APPRECIATE YOUR EFFORTS !! THANK YOU ALL, VERY MUCH DennisB W7IME I'll post an update by either end of day today or early tomorrow, depending on work load. 73, Eric (Busy building K3s! :-) Benny Aumala wrote: Any news as promised? Benny OH9NB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] k3 weekly update
You are correct... My postal gal just mentioned Oct 8th was a holiday, as she was dropping off the mail. But a quick check of 'observed' holidays at UPS, confirmed that they will do pickup and deliveries on the 8th... DennisB W7IME -- Original message -- From: Thom LaCosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Thu, 27 Sep 2007 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Howdy, I'm sure somebody covered this, but October 8th is a holiday, Columbus Day Limited UPS/Fedex/USPS etc H, guess the UPS web site doesn't know about the holiday...maybe we should tell them? I told their calculator I wanted to ship a package from Aptos to Baltimore on October 8, 2007. The holiday-neutral robot said: UPS Next Day Air Early A.M. 8:00 A.M. Tuesday October 9, 2007 1 UPS Next Day Air 10:30 A.M. Tuesday October 9, 2007 1 UPS Next Day Air Saver3:00 P.M. Tuesday October 9, 2007 1 UPS 2nd Day Air A.M. 10:30 A.M. Wednesday October 10, 2007 2 UPS 2nd Day Air By End of Day Wednesday October 10, 2007 2 UPS 3 Day Select By End of Day Thursday October 11, 2007 3 UPS GroundBy End of Day Monday October 15, 2007 The best part is that no one can blame Italians for any delays. 73 - k3hrn Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Single Lever Paddle Follow Up
Thanks for all the input re: single lever paddles. Since I had just recieved my 15 wpm endorsement for the ARRL Certificate of Proficiency (obtained at 10 wpm) I decided to treat myself to a single lever paddle. I got a good deal on a Kent SP-1 on eBay and made the deal. I love it. It works and looks great. I have been using a chrome Bencher Iambic and it works just fine. It even works well as a single lever paddle. Just don't squeeze it! I hooked the Kent up to both my Kenwood TS-570D and my KX1. The Kenwood appears to have only an iambic A mode and my KX1 was set for mode A. The Kent worked fine on both rigs. I then set the KX1 to iambic B and expected to lose the squeeze function, as in mode A, but still get the opposite dash or dot as the case may be, when I held the dot or dash past the half way point. This did not happen. I did not think this could be because the KX1 knew I had a single lever paddle but I tested this with my Bencher and got the same results. Anybody have an idea? Jack , AE6GC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] k3 weekly update
Jim Wiley wrote: Am I the only one who finds the jive translation less than funny? Can we please have no more of this? This reflector is a wonderful place to learn about Elecraft products and get help when needed. There are adequate other venues for denigrating humor. This reflector is not one of those places. Or am I just an old fuddy-duddy? I think several of us need to lighten up a bit. If you see something you don't like you can either make liberal use of your Delete Key or change to a different reflector. IMHO, I think too many of us get offended too fast; and maybe we need to develop thicker skins, perhaps. Nowhere in the Constitution are you guaranteed the right to not be offended. -- 73 de Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.com http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] k3 weekly update
Larry Makoski wrote: Nowhere in the Constitution are you guaranteed the right to not be offended. Nor do we have any right or priveledge to *be* offensive! This reflector (like the rest of ham radio) is a multi-cultural, multi-national, and multi-racial group, so please play nice. Social faux pas may be excusable, but should not be encouraged nor amplified IMHO. 73, Don W3FPR ___ 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] WTB HW9
Found one Thanks for the BW, John KF7OM ___ 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] APP Question
Thanks for the APP replies and links. Regards, Dick - KA5KKT/4 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3
It seems a constant reminder is again in order: The good guys could have waited until next week AFTER half of us spent our annual ham budget on an Orion or FT-2000,etc and put up an ad FlashNew K3 from Elecraft has arrived. Order yours now for immediate delivery, just $2299 + tax and shipping, all manuals included with delivery Any prediction on the list traffic following that? Al WA6VNN ** See what's new at http://www.aol.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] 6 meters - need info (OT?)
A link to a ton of 6 meter stuff http://6mt.com/6tech.htm George NE2I ___ 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] APP Jaws of Crimp
Hi everybody; A while ago I'd swear I saw a reference to an add. for APP ratchet crimper Jaws only. These were meant to be used in the universal crimping handles now widely available all over the place. Can anybody give me a pointer in this direction? Regards, Bob K7HBG ___ 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] S/N3068 Getting closer!
Hi Don, Well as it transpired, I could not go to bed without swapping front panel display boards. The replacement board provides a rock solid display - no spurious flicking into Menu mode and back again. So it into the display board with a microscope to examine systematically every soldered joint! Many thanks for your advice. Will keep the group posted. 73 Kevin VK3DAP / ZL2DAP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:09:54 EDT It seems a constant reminder is again in order: The good guys could have waited until next week AFTER half of us spent our annual ham budget on an Orion or FT-2000,etc and put up an ad FlashNew K3 from Elecraft has arrived. Order yours now for immediate delivery, just $2299 + tax and shipping, all manuals included with delivery Any prediction on the list traffic following that? Al WA6VNN Much complaining, of course. Yes, for some people, this is the best of both worlds- if you didn't get a new rig just before Visalia (1), you knew what to spend your budget on after; and if you did buy one, you've got a new rig to use in the mean time. (1) I came really close to buying one of the IC756 PRO III's that we used on N8S, but since ICOM didn't give us a good deal, so I got to Visalia ready for a new rig, but uncommitted. By Friday evening, I was committed. OTOH, the wait has me in limbo- I'm not working on the station much or even operating much, at least partly because I'm waiting for the K3. This is irrational, because I've got much work I could be doing anyway, like work on a linear for both home and away; replacing my antenna array at home; and several DXpedition antenna projects (even with no trip scheduled). 73, doug ___ 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
