[Elecraft] KPA100 DC connectors do match the standard
We were very careful to ensure that the KPA100's APP connectors matched the emerging standard orientation. I believe it is correct, but I'll review it again just to be certain. (We've been selling the KPA100 for quite a while now with noone raising this issue, which is a good sign!) Thanks, Wayne N6KR --- 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KX1 Power up issue
Ok, this is odd I have not finished my alignment and testing for the KX1 and KX1AT, Need a better tool than the metal micro-screwdriver I have, and I need a Connector to connect to my dummy load But when I simply power it up It always goes to 14.381.5 Every time, no matter where it is when it is powered off. Any Ideas?? 73 John N5BSD / NNN0OYH ARRL NTS ORS NTX Digital www.n5bsd.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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re:D36 pin diode
Hello Gerhard Please respon to me off the mailing list, with your address I have a spare 5082-3081 here I can send to you. 73 Henning OZ4XF ___ 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Kpa100, powerpoles and crimpers
Hi I use or have adapted everything in my shack that uses 13.8 volts to PowerPoles. I have several RigRunners and have bought several pre-assembled cables from West Mountain Radio as well as made up bunch of them myself. The convention used is TOP RED RIGHT meaning when looking into the connector with the metal contacts at the TOP, horizontal and side by side, the RED connector is on the RIGHT. PowerPoles are unisex so the same orientation is used for all connectors. This is the same convention used by Elecraft on the KPA100 and the XVxxx transverters as well as the RigRunner products. I thought at one time you could put them together several ways but after experimenting with them I have found they can only be assembled two ways and have the dovetails fit and the polarity the same on all sets of connectors. The first way is the standard Elecraft and RigRunner uses. This is the TOP RED RIGHT with the blades of the contacts horizontal side by side. The only other way to assemble them is to have the blade of the contact one over the other with the red on top. If you try to assemble them with the black on the right in the first method or the black on the top in the second the red and black do not mate with proper color when the connectors are plugged into another connector. Any other combination and the dovetails do not match or the connectors will not plug together. The second assembly method could be useful where you would not want to plug something into your radio that could be confused. An example would be a solar panel that needs to connect to a controller first then the controller output would have the standard configuration to connect to the battery and/or RigRunner. I have soldered them and crimped them with the $10 GB tool. I prefer to crimp them although the GB tool is a little tricky to use. I have made up probably close to a hundred of them for myself and others. At HamCom this year I bought the proper ratcheting hand crimper. It is about $50. This is the way to go. It really does a nice job and it works on 15, 30 and 45 amp contacts. I am glad I added this tool to my collection of crimpers. Soldering IS ok if you don't have the tools but the correct tool does a better job. Don Brown KD5NDB ___ 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] KPA100 DC connector WARNING ALERT
I think it is all in how you look at it. RED is always on the right, as viewed from the top back of the red and black shells. RED is also on the right coming out of the K2, if you look at it from the top back of the connector shells, or as viewed from top front of the radio. It should also be this way on every connection you make. I think the confusion stems from the fact that you have to flip one set of connectors (red/black) 180 degrees to have it plug in to another set. Did I make any sense here? Hi Hi. Stan Rife WD5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Friday, June 25, 2004 11:46 PM To: Steve Jackson; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 DC connector WARNING ALERT Steve and all, I don't usually disagree with you Steve, but I looked at my APP cables that DO work FB with my KPA100 and they look just like the pictures in all your references. Yes, if one looks at the the KPA100 input, it may look like it is reversed, but it DOES mate properly with the cables that are configured just like the 'standard'. As an added note -- my Rigrunner connectors look like they are reversed too - but they have to be that way to mate with the cables pictured in the references. The pictures show the cable and not the mating connector in the housing. A word to the wise is still in order - before connecting ANY equipment to someone else's cables, be certain the polarity is correct!!! Especially on Field Day, but on every other day as well. 73, Don W3FPR Life is what happens when you are making other plans - Original Message - At Field Day, if you will be using your K2 with the KPA100 ... note that the radio's high-current DC port is 180 degrees reversed from the national ARES standard: http://www.ocraces.org/powerpole.html http://www.westmountainradio.com/pdf/QSTrr.pdf http://home.comcast.net/~buck0/app.htm If other Field Day attendees attempt to connect you rig to a standard-configured PowerPole fitting, they will be connecting with reverse polarity, and this will blow the fuse. Hopefully there IS a fuse ... Otherwise, quite a lot of smoke will come out of many places. Now that I realize the problem, I will be re-doing my KPA100 connector with a wire pigtail instead of the PC mount, to make the rear panel fitting the correct polarity. The rear panel is also silk-screened backwards ( + and - ) from the standard but I will make a label of some sort to cover that up. Good luck and be careful out there. Don't let others use your K2/KPA100 rig unless they also use YOUR power wire. If they try to hook it up to an ARES standard club power block, uh-oh. ___ 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/elecraftHelp: 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Eurasian ECN
The Eurasian ECN on now at 14.047 ___ 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Kpa100, powerpoles and crimpers-- more
Hi After experimenting a little more it now appears there is only one way the PowerPoles will assemble so the dovetails fit, the polarity matches, the connectors will plug together and they are unisex. That is the way Electaft and RigRunner configure them. A little better way to remember the correct configuration is TERMINAL TOP RED RIGHT or TTRR. The second method of configuring them I mentioned in the post below works except the red and black needs to be reversed on the mating connector, so they are NOT unisex. This still could be useful in some applications like the solar panel example below. Something else you can do with the PowerPole connectors. The little roll pin is not recommended to lock the connectors together. It tends to loosen with age and will fall out, maybe into a place where it could short out something. A drop of super glue on the dovetail works better and leaves the little hole open so you can lock two cables together with a piece of hookup wire passed through the two holes and twisted a couple of times. This way you can connect two cables together and not have them pull apart if someone tugs on the cable but can still disconnect the connectors by removing the hookup wire lock. The more I look at the PowerPole design the more I appreciate the engineering that went into them. Don Brown KD5NDB - Original Message - From: Don Brownmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraftmailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2004 10:02 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Kpa100, powerpoles and crimpers Hi I use or have adapted everything in my shack that uses 13.8 volts to PowerPoles. I have several RigRunners and have bought several pre-assembled cables from West Mountain Radio as well as made up bunch of them myself. The convention used is TOP RED RIGHT meaning when looking into the connector with the metal contacts at the TOP, horizontal and side by side, the RED connector is on the RIGHT. PowerPoles are unisex so the same orientation is used for all connectors. This is the same convention used by Elecraft on the KPA100 and the XVxxx transverters as well as the RigRunner products. I thought at one time you could put them together several ways but after experimenting with them I have found they can only be assembled two ways and have the dovetails fit and the polarity the same on all sets of connectors. The first way is the standard Elecraft and RigRunner uses. This is the TOP RED RIGHT with the blades of the contacts horizontal side by side. The only other way to assemble them is to have the blade of the contact one over the other with the red on top. If you try to assemble them with the black on the right in the first method or the black on the top in the second the red and black do not mate with proper color when the connectors are plugged into another connector. Any other combination and the dovetails do not match or the connectors will not plug together. The second assembly method could be useful where you would not want to plug something into your radio that could be confused. An example would be a solar panel that needs to connect to a controller first then the controller output would have the standard configuration to connect to the battery and/or RigRunner. I have soldered them and crimped them with the $10 GB tool. I prefer to crimp them although the GB tool is a little tricky to use. I have made up probably close to a hundred of them for myself and others. At HamCom this year I bought the proper ratcheting hand crimper. It is about $50. This is the way to go. It really does a nice job and it works on 15, 30 and 45 amp contacts. I am glad I added this tool to my collection of crimpers. Soldering IS ok if you don't have the tools but the correct tool does a better job. Don Brown KD5NDB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.netmailto: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/elecrafthttp://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htmhttp://mailman.qth.net/subscribershtm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.comhttp://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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Kpa100, powerpoles and crimpers-- more
I have found the Saratoga APP products nice for portable use. They have a 4-connector fused distributor that fits in the palm of your hand and an 8-way one I use at home. They are much smaller than thr WMR products, if you need only 4 or 8 APPs. They sell them at http://hamstop.com -- I have seen the folks at a couple of hamfests and they're helpful. 73, WA5ZNU Leigh ___ 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE:[Elecraft] K2 cw recording/playback problem
Hi Gerhard, I record my messages at the slowest possible speed, and send like I am running the letters together a little bit. I then give an extended wait between words. The result is a perfectly timed message in the memory. 73, Len, KDØRC When playing back on VOX TEST I often hear a very short break between some dits and dahs (only between dits and dahs!) in between letters which definately have not been given. ___ 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Eurasian ECN
Eurasian ECN now on 40m 7025 ___ 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: IC-7800 vs K2
Gene A. Williamson wrote: Looking at what I consider the three most important measurements of a receiver's contest performance -- BDR, Ip3, and IMD at 5khz spacing -- in the new ARRL review of the IC-7800, I read the K2 as superior in ALL THREE areas. Thank you, thank you, thank you, N6KR and WA6HHQ. Gene, I haven't seen my QST yet. But I'll be looking for it ;) We'll add the new data to our rig comparison table on Monday. 73, Wayne N6KR --- 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: IC-7800 vs K2
It's on the web. http://www.arrl.org/members-only/prodrev/pdf/pr0408.pdf Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip I haven't seen my QST yet. But I'll be looking for it /snip ___ 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
FW: [Elecraft] Re: IC-7800 vs K2
I haven't heard one, but looking at the report, it appears they need to do some work on the CW keying shape. Looks rather clicky to me! snip It's on the web. http://www.arrl.org/members-only/prodrev/pdf/pr0408.pdf /snip ___ 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Kpa100, powerpoles and crimpers
Here is a link to some interesting info on powerpole crimping: http://www.connex-electronics.com/?url=/html/products/anderson/powerpole/pp_main.html 73, Tony W7GO ___ 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] CW ???
James, I like Ray Goff's (G4FON) and Julian Moss's (G4ILO) programs. Rays is based on the Koch method, but can be used in other ways; Julian's is a contest trainer. Both are great programs and are free and are downloadable on the net. Unfortunately, the URL's I have are QSL.Net based and I can't get into them now. Perhaps qsl is acting up again. 73/Gil NN4CW _ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ ___ 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: Eurasian ECN
Thanks for giving this a good try, Dwayne. If I had a better antenna I would have attempted a check-in. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jun 26, 2004, at 11:34 AM, Dwayne Barbee wrote: Well we have another weekend of the Eurasian ECN in the books. Doc YI9RVT/KE4RVT --- 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Portable vertical antenna
Take a look at the Pac-12 : http://www.njqrp.org/pac-12/index.html Rich K2CPE K2 #1102 Subject: [Elecraft] Portable vertical antenna I am in need of a good vertical that I can use with my KX1. To reduce cost, I am looking to build one myself. Any suggestions! ___ 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KX1/PM on Field Day
Great conditions today.. i worked 38 stations from East to West Coast in 2 hours on 20 meters. Running KX1/pm at 3W into 8 foot whip in my rear pocket and 13 foot drag wire. Worked TI3TLS and KP2AA for DX. Paul w0rw/pm ___ 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] How many BALUNs can fit on the head of a pin?
The fact that they are on toroid forms means that they are highly self shielded, so you shouldn't have any significant interaction between them. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- ...Can I place more than one BALUN in one physical enclosure? The enclosure that I intend to use is plastic, weather-proof, and measures 10Wx10Hx5D. The BALUNs are wound on a toroid. 73's Chuck Bland n6dbt ___ 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Eurasian ECN Errata
Well Robert PA0RBO K2 #2406 with 5w checked in on 20m DL1IAQ Mac 559 K2 2706 5w LZ1ZA Name? K2 #2745 5w And on 40m Robert checked in G4DMP David 569 K2 #158 10w LA3ZA Sverre 569 K2 #2189 5w I hope all that participated had a great time, I am looking for input as to a better day for the EECN. Saturday's are just used up with contests. Doc YI9RVT ___ 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
