[Elecraft] A few photos... again...
Hi, There are photos for the beginning of the construction of my 100W PA for the K2 with a zoom view on band pass toroïdes for those on want to see in details... http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum34.html I also include a link of my homemade Elecraft K2 t-shirt that I often wear at local hamfest !!! http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard/PhotoAlbum35.html 73 === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ [EMAIL PROTECTED] / [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club d'Astronomie Amateur de Sherbrooke Club Radio Amateur de l'Estrie Mon site web personnel : http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard === ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] (Elecraft) K2 - VOX - Straw Poll
I think it's fascinating! Every time this subject comes up, we are off again. At the time, there must have been a thousand column inches about it in the papers and hundreds of hours on the various radio and TV shows, not to mention endless magazine articles! What occurred to me as I first heard that controversy erupt lo' these many years ago after watching that amazing, fuzzy, blurred video from the Moon on that warm June evening in California, was that if it has been me as the first Human being stepping onto the surface of the moon, I'd have been amazed if I could have uttered anything coherent at all. BTW, the VOX on my K2 doesn't work at all!! No matter how loud I scream, nothing happens. (Maybe that's because I always work CW). Ron AC7AC -Original Message- And Jim, actually what he meant to say was, "That's one small step for *a* man,..." but either he didn't say the "a" or it didn't come out on the audio.. Al W6LX > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 5:15 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (Elecraft) K2 - VOX - Straw Poll > > > In a message dated 8/12/04 6:54:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > writes: > > > > When the subject of vox comes up, I always think of that > great moment in > > history when Neil Armstrong stepped onto the lunar surface > and said, > > > > > > Except that's not exactly what he said. It's what he was > supposed to say, but > he actually said: > > "That's one small step for man, one ... iant leap for mankind." > > 73 de Jim, N2EY > > who still remembers that night. > > ___ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft 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] KX1 KXB30 Alignment
Thanks for the reply. When I got up this morning and looked at the KX1, I knew I had a senior moment last night! I was looking a de-soldering the pins instead of lifting it out. What do I know, I just built it! Thanks, Tony W7GO - Original Message - From: "David Toepfer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Tony Morgan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "#elecraft" Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 1:02 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX1 KXB30 Alignment > Simply remove your kxat1, re-jumper pins 1 and 3 of j7 near the antenna jack, > and follow the Receiver Alignment procedure outlined on p45 of your kx1 manual. > Then when this is doen, re-install your kxat1. > > kb3ipe > > dt > . > > --- Tony Morgan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Hi Guys, > > Have almost completed KX1 #770. > > Everything is fine so far. My question is with the KXAT1 installed, how do I > > get to trimmer 20A on the KX1 board? > > In the KXB30 manual, page 7, last step it says to re-align rcvr on 20 mtrs. > > > > Thanks, > > > > 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/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] FT7
I am looking for a non-working FT7 or similar 80-10 mtr rig Cheap! Thanks, John KF7OM John Gabbard [EMAIL PROTECTED] Why Wait? Move to EarthLink. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] (Elecraft) K2 - VOX - Straw Poll
And Jim, actually what he meant to say was, "That's one small step for *a* man,..." but either he didn't say the "a" or it didn't come out on the audio. Perhaps VOX chopped it off. I don't know. :^) But with that little word "a" in there, the sentence finally makes sense. Just to comment on the VOX question... as discussed in great detail on the Ten Tec reflector this week, the vast majority of folks preferred QSK operation on CW. It is interesting that the vast majority also dislikes using VOX, which is kind of the QSK of SSB when you think about it. That's interesting. Al W6LX > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 5:15 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (Elecraft) K2 - VOX - Straw Poll > > > In a message dated 8/12/04 6:54:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > writes: > > > > When the subject of vox comes up, I always think of that > great moment in > > history when Neil Armstrong stepped onto the lunar surface > and said, > > > > > > Except that's not exactly what he said. It's what he was > supposed to say, but > he actually said: > > "That's one small step for man, one ... iant leap for mankind." > > 73 de Jim, N2EY > > who still remembers that night. > > ___ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft 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] 80m Recieve
David, If L3 and L4 do not peak the signal, you have a problem in the Bandpass Filter for 80 meters - correct that first before looking at the Low Pass Filter. You should find a peak even if there is also something wrong elsewhere. You can bypass the low pass filter by injecting a signal (or connecting an antenna at W1 or W6 so you can concentrate only on the bandpass filter. First check that you have the correct inductors in L3 and L4 - they should be the same type as L1 and L2. Next, check all the capacitors in the 80 meter bandpass filter for proper values and good solder joints (C11, C12, C15 and C16), then check L5 carefully. If everything is correct, it should tune (you should find a peak - although not quite as sharp as the one for 40 meters). To check the relay without even knowing the pin layout, switch to 80 meters and then turn power off - check the resistance from the junction of D6 and D7 to the junction of C11 and C12, also check the resistance from W6 to the junction of C15 and C16 (both these paths should show zero ohms - check the schematic to see the paths). Checking the resistance of the complete path from one point to another checks the soldering too - checking directly at the relay pins may miss a bad solder joint, and soldering is a much more common failure than bad relay contacts. 73, Don W3FPR - Original Message - > Hello all > K2 #4320 > during recieve alignment 80 meters is very low and l3 > l4 have now effect on the strength of the signal. > Is this in the low pass filter I did a relay reset 065 > but that had no effect ... ___ 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] Hamfest, Fleamarket and Tailgate Alert!
As a service to our readers we will periodically be listing upcoming local hamfests/tailgates/fleamarkets. To reach our goal to have an Elecraft presence EVERYWHERE we need your help to spread the word. If you are planning on attending any of these Hamfests and would like to take some of our flyers along with you let me know and I'll send them right out. You might even take your Elecraft rig along and show off your hard work and craftsmanship or get a group together of fellow Elecrafters and make a party of it! For the larger hamfests and conventions we will continue to have our enthusiasts at booths whenever possible. Having a presence at the grass roots level is where it really counts! Support your local clubs, share your knowledge and have fun! Interested? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] If I've missed any - please feel free to post them. Hamfest List through Sept 5th by Region: Atlantic: Aug 21 Rome Radio Club Rome NY Aug 22 Gloucester County ARC Mullica NJ Aug 22 Hanover Area Hamming Assoc. Hanover PA www.qsl.net/haha Aug 29 Skyview Radio Society New Kensington PA www.skyviewradio.net Sept. 4 55th Annual Gabfest/Tailgate Uniontown PA Dakota: Aug 28 St. Cloud ARC St. Cloud MN www.w0xv.org Delta: Aug 28 Cedars of Lebanon Hamfest Gladeville TN www.qsl.net/smrc Great Lakes: Aug 22 Lapeer Count ARA Lapeer MI www.28lap.com Aug 28 Portsmouth Radio Club Friendship OH Hudson: Aug 21 Ham Radio & Computer Flea Market Ramapo Mt. ARC Oakland NJ Midwest: Aug 21 Missouri State Convention Columbia MO www.qsl.net/cmra/ Aug 22 St. Charles ARC ST. Charles, MO www.wb0hsi.org New England: Aug 22 Northern Berkshire ARC Adams MA www.nobarc.org/hamfest.htm Northwestern: Aug 21 Lower Columbia ARA Castle Rock WA www.qsl.net/nc2p/swapmeet Sept 4 Arctic ARC Fairbanks AK www.mosquitonet.com/-fbrown/04hamfest.html Roanoke: Aug 28-29 West Virginia State Convention Weston WV www.qsl.net/wvsarc Sept 4-5 Shelby ARC Shelby NC www.shelbyhamfest.com *We would love to have a booth at Shelby if anyone is interested in helping to run it- let me know!* Rocky Mountain: Aug 20-21 Duke City Hamfest Albuquerque NM .qsl.net/dchf Aug 22 Denver Radio Club Golden CO www.qsl.net/w0tx Southeastern: Aug 21-22 Alabama State Convention Huntsville AL www.hamfest.org Aug 28 Tampa ARC Tampa FL www. hamclub.org West Gulf: Aug 28 Cooke County ARC Gainesville TX ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] (Elecraft) K2 - VOX - Straw Poll
In a message dated 8/12/04 6:54:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > When the subject of vox comes up, I always think of that great moment in > history when Neil Armstrong stepped onto the lunar surface and said, > > Except that's not exactly what he said. It's what he was supposed to say, but he actually said: "That's one small step for man, one ... iant leap for mankind." 73 de Jim, N2EY who still remembers that night. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Is your K2 with Bill Spaulding? Please read
If you have a K2 with Bill Spaulding please email him at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or call him as soon as possible at (509) 990-0699. Bill is in the process of moving and has had difficulty with his email and would like to get in touch with you. ___ 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 Aug 12-31, 2004
~~~ N2CQ QRP CONTEST CALENDAR August 12-31, 2004 ~~~ Summer FOX Hunt - CW: Every Friday (UTC) through August 20 (UTC) 0100z to 0300z (9 PM - 11 PM EDT Thurs evening US/Canada) Info: http://www.cqc.org/fox/ Truffle Hunt - CW: 30 min before CW Fox hunt. Info: http://fpqrp.com/struffle.html Summer SSB Fox Hunts: Every Friday (UTC) through August 20 (UTC) z to 0100z (8 PM - 9 PM EDT Thurs evening US/Canada) Info: http://www.zianet.com/k5di/ssbfox.htm ~~~ Worked All Europe DX Contest (CW) ... 100W category Aug 14, z to Aug 15, 2359z Rules: http://www.darc.de/referate/dx/xedcwr.htm ~~~ Maryland/DC QSO Party (SSB/CW) ... QRP Category Aug 14, 1600z to Aug 15, 0400z Aug 15, 1600z to Aug 15, 2359z Rules: http://www.w3cwc.org ~~~ RUN FOR THE BACON (CW) *** QRP CONTEST! *** Aug 16, 0100z to 0300z Rules: http://fpqrp.com/fpqrprun.html ~~~ SARTG WW RTTY Contest ... Low Power Category Aug 21, z to 0800z Aug 21, 1600z to 2400z Aug 22, 0800z to 1600z Rules: http://www.sartg.com/contest/wwrules.htm ~~~ North American QSO Party (SSB) ... 100W Max. (/QRP noted on entry) Aug 21, 1800z to Aug 22, 0600z Rules: http://www.ncjweb.com/naqprules.php ~~~ NJ QSO Party (CW/SSB) Aug 21, 2000z to Aug 22, 0700z Aug 22, 1300z to Aug 23, 0200z Rules: http://www.qsl.net/w2rj/ ~~~ The Colorado QRP Club Summer VHF/UHF QSO Party *** QRP Contest *** Aug 22, 1600z to 2200z (Sunday North America local time) Rules: http://www.cqc.org/contests/summer04.htm ~~~ Hawaii QSO Party (CW/SSB/Digital) ... QRP Category Aug 28, 0700z to Aug 29, 2200z Rules: http://www.karc.us/hi_qso_party.html ~~~ TOEC WW Grid Contest (CW) ... Low Power category Aug 28, 1200z to Aug 29, 1200z Rules: http://www.qsl.net/toec/contest.htm ~~~ Ohio QSO Party (CW/SSB) ... QRP Category Aug 28, 1600z to Aug 29, 0400z Rules: http://www.oqp.us/ ~~~ SLOVENIA CONTEST CLUB RTTY Championship .. 100W Category Aug 28, 1200z to Aug 29, 1159z Rules: http://lea.hamradio.si/~scc/rtty/htmlrules.htm ~~~ Thanks to SM3CER, WA7BNM, N0AX(ARRL), WB3AAL and others for assistance in compiling this calendar. Please foreward the contest info you sponsor to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and we will post it and give it more publicity. Anyone may use this "N2CQ QRP Contest Calendar" for your website, newsletter, e-mail list or other media as you choose. (Include a credit to the source of this material of course.) 72 de Ken Newman - N2CQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.amqrp.org/contesting/contesting.html http://www.n3epa.org/Pages/Contest/contest.htm ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 - VOX - Straw Poll
G'day, > a) Do you use VOX ? No > b) If not, why not ? More control. Regards, Mike VP8NO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] (Elecraft) K2 - VOX - Straw Poll
On Thursday 12 August 2004 09:53, Robert C. Abell wrote: > I seldom use VOX because of a slight delay in initial response which > results in missed words at the start of transmission. When the subject of vox comes up, I always think of that great moment in history when Neil Armstrong stepped onto the lunar surface and said, "That's one small step for a man, one ... iant leap for mankind." -- Bud Rogers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> KD5SZ EM05vb K2 #4115 ___ 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: VOX
a No ahhh I don't ah use it ahhh and I don't ahh like it :) I have tried using it mobile but got into problems violating FCC rules when other drivers cut me off. Prefer a boom-mike headset (the original Heil BM10) and a handheld pendant switch and foot switch in parallel. Use one of the original Heil 706 Traveler mobile with my 706MKIIG We used to have a friend Morrie, W6STV, (long ago a SK) who hung out on 3904.8 KHz (don't ask). He had a Drake TR3 with VOX. He usually left the radio on and on that frequency (when he wasn't on 40 with his brother in Minnesota, by golly). His dog had a bed in the radio room by the wood stove and when ever he was home, the dog was usually in his bed. If we wanted to get Morrie on the radio, we would get on 3904.8, whistle a couple of times and call "Brownie" a couple of times. The dog would start barking, which let us know that they were home, and Morrie would hear the dog barking and come to the radio to see who was calling. Don W6CZ ___ 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] QF1A FOUND
Thanks for the BW much appreciated. 73' John KF7OM John Gabbard [EMAIL PROTECTED] Why Wait? Move to EarthLink. ___ 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] OT: K2 VOX
I am still reminded of the [VHF] incident with VOX where the fellow in southern Ohio running 900 Watts on 2 meters fell asleep during a net and his snoring [with VOX] tied up a repeater until someone drove over and woke him up. Sorry guys just the lighter side of the VOX thread, have a great weekend! -- 73 Chuck AA8VS www.aa8vs.org/aa8vs FP #113 MI-QRP #1212 Firebird #2117 TSARC #3952 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 6:10 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft Discussion List Subject: [Elecraft] K2 VOX Hi Stewart, Have occasionally used VOX with my K2/100 ( 3255 ) for ragchewing and it seems to be OK - but would like an "Anti VOX" in there. Normally use PTT (Foot switch) in say a pile up. Just habit. Use Heil Pro-set Plus straight in - AF pre-amp not required on any band. Hope that this helps. Wont see any reply 'till tomorrow - am in " Digest " mode. 73 GeoffGM4ESD ___ 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] VOX
I find the VOX on the K2 to be OK but not great. After decades of CW-only contesting, I release stress by talking back to certain 'offenders'... in a non-complimentary manner. Yep, you guessed it, I was SSB contesting with VOX and verbally expressed my disappointment in the operator's style and he heard me. Also, my wife came in one day and yelled (because I was in headphones) "Dinner is ready!" I was running a string and everyone laughed like hell. Back on point, my FT1000MKV's VOX can be precision adjusted to work perfectly for your mic, voice and style. The K2's adjustments aren't nearly as smooth, but for a QRP radio I think it's fine. I use PTT on my K2. __ Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - Send 10MB messages! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail ___ 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] Soldering stations: Haako & Weller
Fry's Electronics has its first store east of the Mississippi River in Downers Grove, IL (western suburb or Chicago). Nice stock for Midwest Elecraft builders driving through (and much closer than California or Texas stores) They have the Haako 936-12 (ESD version) at 89.95. They also have the Weller WES51 at a nearly identical price. There stock in Haako and Weller tips is a bit low (Grand Opening specials) and limited at this time. If you have an old Weller TCP series (TCP-1; WTCP. WTCPx x=N,R,S,T) that is not working, send me an e-mail, I recently received a number of NOS parts. Also have a few WTCP stations (1970s classic) available. Greg w9gb ___ 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] Haako 939-9 Solder Station
Hi Jim: At 04:42 PM 8/11/04, James T. \"Jim\" Rogers wrote: I ran across this item in my travels. Don't know if it will interest any of you or not, but just thought I would pass it along for you Haako fans. May take advantage of it myself. My old WCT-1 is getting a bit ragged. By the way, I am not affiliated with Ack Radio Supply, although I do trade with the local store here in B'ham. You can find their 800 number(s) on their website at www.acksupply.com Hakko 939-9 Solder Station, Mil-Spec, ceramic element, only $89.95. You must order through Scott Baker to get this special price. Couldn't find a Hakko 939-9, but did find the Hakko 936-9. If that's the one you are referring to, you might want to hold off a bit... Kiesub http://www.kiesub.com/hakko936.htm ) has that model for $74.95 (free shipping), and the ESD protected model (936-12) for $84.95 (free shipping as well). They'll also toss in a free soldering iron tip cleaner. 73, Tom N0SS ___ 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] using a freq standard for the K1
Only if it has locked multivibrator circuitry in it to give you precision markers at 100 Khz intervals. Better yet 10 and 1 khz intervals. Usually it is easy to add a 'divide by 10' circuit externally using a common CMOS chip to get 1 mhz markers. Add another one after that and get 100 khz markers, which will prove usually quite adequate. 73, Sandy W5TVW - Original Message - From: "Lloyd Lachow" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "List Elecraft" Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 10:35 AM Subject: [Elecraft] using a freq standard for the K1 |I have a frequency standard by W8DIZ that generates | a signal at 10MHz, 5MHz and 2.5 MHz. Is there a way | to use this for accurate calibration of the receiver | in a 20/40M K1? | |LL | | | | __ | Do you Yahoo!? | Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses. | http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail | ___ | 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] K2 - VOX - Straw Poll
The VOX can be entertaining. A few months ago in the 20m CW band I heard a telephone ringing. That can happen if you get up and leave without turning it off. John K7SVV Original Message - From: "Trevor Day" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 8:12 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 - VOX - Straw Poll > Hi Stewart, > No I do not use VOX > I do not like the inevitable clipping of the first syllable of the over. > I especially do not like having to be careful not to speak when I am > meant to be listening (its occasionally necessary to shout at the cat, > dog, xyl or whatever :-) > External noised beyond my control can trip the TX. > Finally, I am quite capable of remembering to press the PTT switch > before speaking :-) > > 73, > Trev G3ZYY > > In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Stewart Baker > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes > >Hi, > > > >I am asking for feedback from SSB operators on VOX operation on the K2. > > > >a) Do you use VOX ? > >b) If not, why not ? > > > >T.I.A. If I receive enough replies, more questions will follow ! > > > >73 > > > >Stewart G3RXQ > > > > > > > > > > > >___ > >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 > > > > > > -- > Trevor Day > SIP: [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 mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K2 - VOX - Straw Poll
> I am asking for feedback from SSB operators on VOX operation on the K2. > a) Do you use VOX ? Yes, about 95% of the time when running SSB. The microphone I use is a homebrew boom-set that has an electret element. It has plenty of output and triggers the VOX quickly and reliably. I would very much like the K2 to have a dedicated vox on/off control. Having to cycle through the menu, especially on a "hold" type button, is a pain. It is hard to eliminate a sneeze or other sounds not intended for transmission. > b) If not, why not ? I turn VOX off if I'm operating in a noisy environment, such as portable operations when the planes from a nearby airport are taking off in my direction. 73, Gus Hansen Email: [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] VOX
I've never used VOX on the K2 or any other radio for that matter. Only enough to convince me that I truly dislike it! Doug W6JD ___ 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] FT-7
John wrote: >Does anyone have any comments on this radio,pro or con? I bought one at a hamfest 20 years ago. I've still got it, but in storage somewhere. It's pretty large for its power level (10 watts, IIRC). It should be easy to work on, since there are no ICs, and most of the PCBs can be easily pulled out of the rig. It doesn't draw a lot of power on receive, and much of what it does draw goes to the dial and panel lamps. I put in some resistance to cut that down significantly. It first came out in 1978, and was one of the early all solid state HF rigs from Japan. 73, Mike / KK5F ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] (Elecraft) K2 - VOX - Straw Poll
There seems to be room for a buffering speech processor that triggers the vox when it is sure you are speaking and plays back the preceeding hundred milliseconds, to avoid clipping the first syllable. For extrra credit, resample and speed up to avoid moving the delay to the end. 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/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] using a freq standard for the K1
I have a frequency standard by W8DIZ that generates a signal at 10MHz, 5MHz and 2.5 MHz. Is there a way to use this for accurate calibration of the receiver in a 20/40M K1? LL __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail ___ 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] FT-7
Does anyone have any comments on this radio,pro or con? I just bought a non-working one and wondered if there are any interesting mods,I have checked he web but haven't found much.any help is appreciated. Thanks, John KF7OM John Gabbard [EMAIL PROTECTED] Why Wait? Move to EarthLink. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 - VOX - Straw Poll
Hi Stewart, No I do not use VOX I do not like the inevitable clipping of the first syllable of the over. I especially do not like having to be careful not to speak when I am meant to be listening (its occasionally necessary to shout at the cat, dog, xyl or whatever :-) External noised beyond my control can trip the TX. Finally, I am quite capable of remembering to press the PTT switch before speaking :-) 73, Trev G3ZYY In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Stewart Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes Hi, I am asking for feedback from SSB operators on VOX operation on the K2. a) Do you use VOX ? b) If not, why not ? T.I.A. If I receive enough replies, more questions will follow ! 73 Stewart G3RXQ ___ 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 -- Trevor Day SIP: [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] (Elecraft) K2 - VOX - Straw Poll
Stewart, I seldom use VOX because of a slight delay in initial response which results in missed words at the start of transmission. I have the latest firmware which is designed to help this problem, still not fast enough. I also do not use VOX when using my Kenwood TS-850S/AT, just don't like it. Bob, VE3XM ___ 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] Midwest ECN.
Hi Tom, Have been in touch with Kevin ( KD5ONS ) , and it seems that the first " ECN " signal that I heard last weekend on 7045 MHz was indeed from Kevin. Strange thing was that you and Kevin were the same strength. give or take. Guess Kevin got up to speed coming down the eastern side of the R. mountains. It's all very encouraging. 73 GeoffGM4ESD ___ 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] 80m Recieve
Hello all K2 #4320 during recieve alignment 80 meters is very low and l3 l4 have now effect on the strength of the signal. Is this in the low pass filter I did a relay reset 065 but that had no effect I have gone back through the soldering of each of the components In the low pass and band pass filter of 80 meters but no avail. I am a little confused about the latching relay I know that the stripe across the front indicates pin 1 but how does the numbering sequence go does it go 123456 down the row and then 789 etc back up to the top. In troubleshooting I was going to verify switching of the low pass filter to try and trace continuity through the circuit in the event I have a bad solder joint. Thanks David KR4OW K2#4320 __ Do you Yahoo!? Y! Messenger - Communicate in real time. Download now. http://messenger.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] internal battery and powersupply or external battery
You are correct. The power supply must be about 14.2 volts because of the diode protection in the rig. You loose some voltage across it. Internal battery will not discharge to the power supply because of the diode. Phil K2#370 NRE/COLE Test Center OH-3 [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Philip L. Carter, WD8QWR [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] K2 VOX
Hi Stewart, Have occasionally used VOX with my K2/100 ( 3255 ) for ragchewing and it seems to be OK - but would like an "Anti VOX" in there. Normally use PTT (Foot switch) in say a pile up. Just habit. Use Heil Pro-set Plus straight in - AF pre-amp not required on any band. Hope that this helps. Wont see any reply 'till tomorrow - am in " Digest " mode. 73 GeoffGM4ESD ___ 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] internal battery and powersupply or external battery
Hi everyone, I am reading my manual and found on side 80 that if you use a external battery to my k2 you have to disable the int battery on the int switch but when you use the internal you can have a powersupply attached and the int battery enable to recharge the int battery am I correct ? 73 Rolf SM2MZC ___ 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] KX1 KXB30 Alignment
Simply remove your kxat1, re-jumper pins 1 and 3 of j7 near the antenna jack, and follow the Receiver Alignment procedure outlined on p45 of your kx1 manual. Then when this is doen, re-install your kxat1. kb3ipe dt . --- Tony Morgan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Guys, > Have almost completed KX1 #770. > Everything is fine so far. My question is with the KXAT1 installed, how do I > get to trimmer 20A on the KX1 board? > In the KXB30 manual, page 7, last step it says to re-align rcvr on 20 mtrs. > > Thanks, > > 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/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 - VOX - Straw Poll
Hi, I am asking for feedback from SSB operators on VOX operation on the K2. a) Do you use VOX ? b) If not, why not ? T.I.A. If I receive enough replies, more questions will follow ! 73 Stewart G3RXQ ___ 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
