Re: [Elecraft] Newer Elecraft hat not as good as the earlier ones...

2020-11-05 Thread k6tfz via Elecraft
ot as soft or as comfortable. I also noticed that there was a slight difference in texture of the fabric but the color was almost identical. Oh well, nothing goes on forever (but how about a few years longer).  Geoff, K6TFZ== I really

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Photo

2009-08-16 Thread K6TFZ
quite small and that a larger one is planned. They roughed it together for the show. (Nice roughing!) Geoff, K6TFZ Anyone have a phone that can take video? I'd like to see how fast it up

RE: [Elecraft] K3/10 mojo - discovered the source

2008-04-30 Thread K6TFZ
Just looked at the pictures. Looking at the 40 beam on the 42 meter tower, it looks like there is only one set of guys, and they go all the way to the top. Maybe they forgot some in the middle or were they conserving? Geoff, K6TFZ **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site

[Elecraft] Solvent for Elecraft Touchup Paint?

2007-01-30 Thread K6TFZ
I don't know what kind of paint the touchup is. I would think that it is not water-based but want to be sure before I sacrifice a small brush. Some help, please. Geoff, K6TFZ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] K2 in SS CW...

2006-11-08 Thread K6TFZ
Out of curiosity, did your K2 have the strong signal modification of the 2 diodes between pins 4 and 6 on U-12? Geoff, K6TFZ - " . . . A local, K7OX, was running HP, just a few miles away. If I was anywhere within about 10khz o

Re: [Elecraft] Cutting leads in tight places

2006-10-23 Thread K6TFZ
Old fingernail clippers sometimes work. Geoff, K6TFZ ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] 30-foot Telescoping Fiberglas Poles

2006-06-12 Thread K6TFZ
rt=20a&page=2) $42.95 + shipping Geoff, K6TFZ ___ 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/lis

[Elecraft] Jackite Poles

2006-05-09 Thread K6TFZ
It's less expensive if you go here: http://jackite.5stores.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3&zenid=3d2521c319e 8f44993bdd295c38a597a ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscr

Re: [Elecraft] Mistakes (WAS: One more on the "stupid" thread)

2006-01-03 Thread K6TFZ
"As we all (should) know, it ain't the voltage that does ya in, its the current." I understand that the imposition of 60 Hz can cause the heart to fibrillate (flutter uncontrollably) and that's what does you in. Geoff, K6TFZ

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Power Supply Question

2005-12-13 Thread K6TFZ
Real answer: ALWAYS CHECK THE BASICS FIRST. I can't count how many times (even after I told myself) to check the obvious basic things first BEFORE ripping into the more difficult. 95% of the time it's something easy. Geoff, K6TFZ __

[Elecraft] Competition coming for Elecraft?

2005-11-01 Thread K6TFZ
An ad for this was in the latest CQ. Not yet available. _http://www.getboost.com/dz/sienna.htm_ (http://www.getboost.com/dz/sienna.htm) Geoff, K6TFZ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the

Re: [Elecraft] one quick point about MDS readings

2005-10-13 Thread K6TFZ
1 and ANT2 jacks can still be used and will be switched as normal. If you want the ATU entirely disable, open the top cover and unplug it, then use the lower rear panel BNC jack. (Thanks, Google.) Geoff, K6TFZ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to

[Elecraft] Please remind me

2005-09-02 Thread K6TFZ
Where do I find the form which allows me to write down all of the settings for my K2 before I change the MCU? Thank you.Geoff, K6TFZ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

Re: [Elecraft] weird power stuff

2005-05-02 Thread K6TFZ
made this happen. Geoff, K6TFZ ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] KAT100 ver 1.04 Firmware

2005-04-27 Thread K6TFZ
. Maybe it's worn out from not being used. Like some capacitors. If it was used, you might have to pay someone to take it from you! Geoff, K6TFZ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out

2005-04-25 Thread K6TFZ
en 15 watts and 120 watts. Geoff, K6TFZ ___ 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:

Re: [Elecraft] When and where can we see pictures of new amp?

2005-04-25 Thread K6TFZ
rance does mean something, and we are usually very interested in what is under the hood. Geoff, K6TFZ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub,

Re: [Elecraft] about this K2 mojo

2005-04-13 Thread K6TFZ
In a message dated 4/13/2005 9:41:05 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Pardon my ignorance fellas, but what is a "mojo"? mo·jo (mō'jō') n., pl. -jos or -joes. 1. A magic charm or spell. 2. An amulet, often a small flannel bag containing one or more magic i

Re: [Elecraft] OT: math question

2005-03-30 Thread K6TFZ
log of 20 = 1.30103 10 times it = 13.0103 That's your answer: 13.0103 dB Geoff, K6TFZ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):

Re: [Elecraft] a K2 thought?

2005-03-21 Thread K6TFZ
For me, the biggest problem is distraction: the phone rings or the wife needs to speak to you "right now". I can't watch TV or listen to a radio while working. I have found that it takes a lot longer to find and fix a problem than to do it correctly the first time.

Re: [Elecraft] K1/K2 Paint Color AND more

2005-03-08 Thread K6TFZ
two or three attempts they go away and it stays clean for several weeks. They also like to steal copper coils out of industrial roof air conditioners. We have to weld cages around each unit. Geoff, K6TFZ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecr

Re: [Elecraft] kx1 antennas

2005-03-07 Thread K6TFZ
#565-1296 $11.83 or jameco #99354 $5.29). My Jameco catalog shows the 99354 to be MALE banana plugs while the 125233 is FeMALE binding posts at $4.95. The picture also shows it that way. Geoff, K6TFZ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.

[Elecraft] Interpreting Color Codes

2005-01-26 Thread K6TFZ
with at least 5200K temperature) to properly interpret colors. When in doubt, I use a meter to confirm the value. Geoff, K6TFZ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

Re: [Elecraft] DMM Recommendations

2005-01-11 Thread K6TFZ
t; but shows nothing. Would like to look to see what they have. Do you have the link? tks geoffk6tfz ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub

[Elecraft] Recommend amp for after XV50

2004-11-19 Thread K6TFZ
Looking for a recommendation for about a 100W amp for after the XV-50 transverter. Please point me. Thank you. Geoff, K6TFZ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 rtty & microphones questions

2004-11-07 Thread K6TFZ
cause the carrier is suppressed and there is only one sideband, the receiver sees it as FSK because only the carrier appears to be shifting. Geoff, K6TFZ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. S

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Front Board Resistance check

2004-09-06 Thread K6TFZ
When are using an auto-ranging meter meter, I sometimes get that kind of result. If I select the specific range instead, I usually get a proper reading. In any case, "OL" is measuring a high resistance which is greater that that specified and that is what you are looking for. Ge

Re: [Elecraft] Colour (Color)

2004-07-22 Thread K6TFZ
nsitometer? The perception of some colors depends upon the color temperature of the light reflecting off of it. Some lights are redder, some bluer. It does make a difference. Have you ever been tested for color blindness or color deficiency? Women carry the gene but aren't affected by it. Men a