Re: ES5MC from Central California with KX1
Great story, Leigh. Being from Southern California, originally, I can attest to how hard it is to work Europe from there -- well, at least compared to how easy it is from the Eastern U.S. Doing it with a couple of watts and an ad-hoc antenna is that much more rewarding! 73, Wayne N6KR On Aug 19, 2004, at 11:44 PM, Leigh L. Klotz, Jr. wrote: ... I got out my KX1 and 10 NiMH AA's and threw a 16ft wire on the floor and a 28ft wire across a few pieces of wrought-iron furniture, out the window, and into a tree. Around 0600z I worked ES5MC Arvo in Estonia on 14.030... http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] FS: OHR WM-2 QRP meter
Excellent condition OHR WM-2 QRP watt meter. $90 shipped CONUS Thanks Greg AB7R 360-679-8435 [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 - Straw Poll - Follow up - Long
Many thanks to all those who responded to my mail. I was trying to find from those who were using the K2 VOX, their experiences, and see if they were similar to mine. Without referring to individual mails the comments fell into these main categories. a) Use CW, don't use SSB, so don't use any VOX ! b) Don't like VOX on any rig, preferring PTT operation. c) Use VOX sometimes, but prefer to the control of PTT. d) Mode control to select VOX clumsy. e) VOX OK when using headset. f) Background noises trigger VOX e.g Phones, Jets, Kids, Mother in Law etc. g) VOX cuts off the first syllable of words. h) Low VOX sensitivity. i) No VOX gain adjustment. j) Lack of Anti-VOX. I think that's covered most, but if I have missed your input please let me know. Comparing the list with my experiences I found that I agree with most points. I do not operate CW, and would like to use the VOX on the K2 more frequently. In my experience the KSB2 board has the following deficiencies in the audio path:- 1) Low input sensitivity. For some low output microphones there is insufficient audio input to the speech compressor U3 leading to a low RF output, and poor VOX operation. This sometimes results in the first syllable of a word being lost. External pre-amps may help, but this can lead to other VOX problems. 2) The VOX detection is derived from the speech compressor. Although in principle this seems like a good idea, however, it means that ANY signal from the microphone that is strong enough to activate the compression threshold will trigger the VOX. So the K2 VOX is very susceptible to background noises. Most other rigs take the processed speech and VOX trigger signals through separate paths. That way you can have a good amount of speech processing and still get reliable VOX operation. 3) Lack of individual adjustment of microphone and VOX gain. The two adjustments should be independent for the above reasons. 4) Lack of Anti-VOX. This to me is a real pain. It has put me off using the K2 VOX more than anything else. I'm surprised that this did not get more mentions in the mail. It really fired me into sending the original mail. Enough moaning !!! To cut to the chase. I have spent some time thinking about the KSB2 problems and after much design work using a circuit simulator have come up with a solution to address items 1-4. This solution is at a breadboard stage at present (sitting next to my K2/100), and is working very well. Although it is far from complete I can give some brief details, so you might care to comment. It will be a PCB that sits above the audio section of the KSB2, connecting via approx 6 short wires to the KSB2 PCB. It will require 1 track cut and 1 component to be removed from the KSB2 PCB. It will have the following:- a) An integral tailored microphone pre-amp with Mic gain adjustable from 0 to +20dB. The input impedance will be 500 ohms. b) An independently adjustable VOX gain control, driven from the microphone, and NOT the speech compressor output. c) A fully adjustable Anti-VOX function that is derived from the speaker output. As I said there is still some work to be done, but I will keep the group informed of my progress. 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
[Elecraft] KX1-0156 is on sale
Hi, I have built KX1 (0156) at first and I love it very much. A very short time later I build K2 (4288) which became my primary transceiver know, beside my FT-857 and TS-870. I am planning to add KPA-100 option to it know. I am not using my KX1 any more because of my disabilities, therefore I would like to sell my KX1 (including KXB30, KXPD1 and KXAT1 options and all the manuals) to finance the KPA-100 option for my K2. KX1 and its options are in very good condition and work according to their specifications. Toroids have been wounded by Mychael, AA3WF. I can ship the any where in the world via UPS, DHL or similar way. The shipment cost will be paid by me, therefore I am asking 420 USD for them. If any one interested in please let me know through my e-mail ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) as off list. 73, Ruchan Ozatay, TA2AH ___ 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] Thank you for the help!!
Thank you to all those who offered advice on my transmitter alignment problem. It turns out that I had tuned according to the lower power peak for each capacitor, hence the low power output. After scrambling the settings and tuning again, I found a different combination for the inductors, and now I have constant output over 2 watts. As for the VFO problem, it appears that the capacitor is actually damaged and needs to be replaced. After rechecking the solder joints and still being unable to cure the problem, I removed it from the board and found that part of the underside had melted and apparently burned. As a first time builder, I think I might have held the iron too long or brushed the iron against the capacitor. Nonetheless, all your advice payed off. Thanks so much for the quick replies and clear explanations--it was a huge help! See you on the air!! 73s Dave, KB1JHY ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 4, Issue 18
>I'm having some strange experiences aligning the K1 transmitter. After following the procedure carefully, I put the radio in tune mode, and properly tuned the inductors for the 30m band. I got a reading of p3.1. I then started to tune the 20m band, which unfortunately showed p0.1. I fiddled around with the inductors, but got no power output on this band. I had a suspicion that the radio wasn't outputting any power, so I returned to the 30m band, put the radio in tune mode again, and it turned out that the power reading was now p0.1. I have attempted tuning and retuning the radio for the past several days on both bands, and sometimes I am successful. However, only minutes after a successful tuning session, power output drops to 0.< >If you have an older K1, they had a problem with the trimming capacitors needing "set" in that the electrical contact was not up to par - so turn them around about ten to twenty times. The newer K1's do not have this problem - but it won't hurt to turn them anyway. Some people could not align them at all until they turned them 20 or so turns.< Dave mentioned tuning the inductors on 20 and 30 meters...If it involves tuning inductors, the K1 is a 2 band unit and does not have trimmer capacitors... Jerry, wa2dkg ___ 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 19 - Sep 30, 2004
~~~ N2CQ QRP CONTEST CALENDAR August 19 - Sept 30, 2004 ~~~ Summer FOX Hunt - CW: 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: August 20 (UTC) z to 0100z (8 PM - 9 PM EDT Thurs evening US/Canada) Info: http://www.zianet.com/k5di/ssbfox.htm ~~~ 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 ~~~ BUBBA Summer QRP Sprint *** QRP CONTEST! *** Aug 21, 1600z to 2200z Rules: http://www.kkn.net/archives//html/QRP-L/2004-08/msg00456.html ~~~ 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 ~~~ Wake-Up! QRP Sprint (CW) *** QRP Contest *** Sep 04, 0400z to 0600z Rules: http://ruqrp.narod.ru/index_e.html ~~ IARU Region 1 Fieldday (SSB)... QRP Category Sep 04, 1300z to Sep 05, 1300z Rules: http://www.sk3bg.se/contest/iarur1fd.htm ~~ AGCW Straight Key Party (CW - 40 Meters) ... QRP Category Sep 04, 1300z to 1600z Rules: http://www.agcw.de/english/contest/htp_e.htm ~~ Michigan QRP Labor Day Sprint (CW) *** QRP CONTEST! *** Sep 06, 2300z to Sep 07, 0300z Rules: http://www.qsl.net/miqrpclub/contest.html ~~ Adventure Radio Spartan Sprint (CW) *** QRP CONTEST! *** Sep 07, 0100z to 0300z (Monday Evening in US/Canada) Rules: http://www.arsqrp.com/ ~~ Worked All Europe DX Contest (SSB) 100W Power Category Sep 11, z to Sep 12, 2400z Rules: http://www.darc.de/referate/dx/fedcw.htm ~~ CIS DX RTTY Contest ... QRP Category Sep 11, 1200z to Sep 12, 1200z Rules: http://www.srars.org/cisdxc.htm ~~ Swiss HTC QRP Sprint (CW) *** QRP Contest *** Sep 11, 1300z to 1900z Rules: http://www.htc.ch/ ~~ Louisiana QSO Party (Ph/CW) ... QRP Category Sep 11, 1400z to Sep 12, 0200z & Sep 12, 1400z to sep 12, 2000z Rules: http://www.tchams.org/users/contest/laqp/laqprules.html ~~ ARRL September VHF QSO Party (All) Low Power Category Sep 11, 1800z to Sep 13, 0300z Rules: http://www.arrl.org/contests/calendar.html?year=2004 ~~ Second Class Operator Club Marathon (CW) *** QRP Contest *** Sep 11, 1800z to 2400z Rules: http://www.sk3bg.se/contest/socms.htm ~~ NA Sprint (CW)... QRP Category Sep 12, z to 0400z Rules: http://www.ncjweb.com/sprintrules.php ~~ Tennessee QSO Party Sep 12, 1800z to Sep 13, 0100z Rules: http://www.k4ro.net/tcg.html ~~ End of Summer
Re: [Elecraft] K2 VOX - Straw Poll - Follow up - Long
Stewart I'll buy one 73, Kurt ___ 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] SES 8945 Help
Hi Can anyone provide details of this diode? Modern equivalents would do if not spec. It is of US origin of about 20 years ago, and used in an American aicraft transceiver. Sorry not directly Elecraft related, but I know site contains many knowledgeable people. My K2 ( No. 3339 ) still FB. With Regards Derek ___ 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 - Follow up - Long
On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 08:40:26 -0500, Tom Hammond wrote: > Hi Stewart: > Will the board be thin enough to allow its installation in K2s with the > KPA100 installed as well? > Regards, > Tom HammondN0SS > At 04:12 AM 8/19/04, you wrote: >> ... snip... >> To cut to the chase. I have spent some time thinking about the KSB2 >> problems and after much design work using a circuit simulator have come up >> with a solution to address items 1-4. This solution is at a breadboard >> stage at present (sitting next to my K2/100), and is working very well. >> Although it is far from complete I can give some brief details, so you >> might care to comment. >> It will be a PCB that sits above the audio section of the KSB2, connecting >> via approx 6 short wires to the KSB2 PCB. It will require 1 track cut and >> 1 component to be removed from the KSB2 PCB. >> It will have the following:- >> a) An integral tailored microphone pre-amp with Mic gain >> adjustable from 0 to +20dB. The input impedance will >> be 500 ohms. >> b) An independently adjustable VOX gain control, driven >> from the microphone, and NOT the speech compressor output. >> c) A fully adjustable Anti-VOX function that is derived from >> the speaker output. >> As I said there is still some work to be done, but I will keep the group >> informed of my progress. Good point Tom, To be honest I had not even considered that. I have my KPA100 installed with the KAT100 in an EC2 case. Looking at the clearance left by the KPA100 in the EC2 case I doubt that there is enough head room above the KSB2 if the amplifier were mounted in the K2. There are precious few spaces left to put anything. I need my VOX to work the way I want, so compromises must be made. I guess the solution could be done in SMD, but that's rather against the K2 ethic. 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
[Elecraft] Capacitors
A couple months ago someone asked about different capacitors and their use in the Elecraft products. I think this all started when someone was doing a mod or upgrade and wanted to know if a certain type of capacitor he had in his junk box would work. There were numerous responses but this months issue of RadCom (RSGB Magazine), there is an excellent article on the actual make up and construction of various types of capacitors and their reasons and uses. If you don't get RadCom definitely find someone who does and read this article. RadCom is an excellent Amateur Radio Magazine and I cherish it ton's more than my QST each month. 73, Gregg R. Lengling, W9DHI, Retired Administrator http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org K2/100 S#3075 KX1 S# 57 Member: ARRL, RSGB, RCA, WERA and ORC ___ 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] KX1 RX Sensitivity on 20M vs 30M, 40M
Have others noticed less RX sensitivity on the KX1 on 20M as compared to 40M and 30M? I recall that this was noted in the QRP Quarterly review of the KX1 a little while back and I have also noticed this on my own rig, so I am guessing that this is normal. Sensitivity is still sufficient on 20M but requires cranking the AF Gain a little higher on 20M than the other bands to get a similar signal volume. Michael VE3WMB P.S. This came to my attention again last night as I had to realign the Rig after finally getting around to installing the 30M module. BTW For such a little board the KXB30 was a real pain in the you-know-where to install! P.P.S I also put the Elecraft supplied sticker over the opening on the KXPD1 and it now looks much better ! ___ 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 - Follow up - Long
Stewart: To be honest I had not even considered that. I have my KPA100 installed with the KAT100 in an EC2 case. Looking at the clearance left by the KPA100 in the EC2 case I doubt that there is enough head room above the KSB2 if the amplifier were mounted in the K2. There are precious few spaces left to put anything. I need my VOX to work the way I want, so compromises must be made. I guess the solution could be done in SMD, but that's rather against the K2 ethic. Actually, I suspect there are a number of folks out there clamoring to try SMD assembly. Possibly, this could be a small enough project that they might JUMP at it. I suspect the project won't be of much use to nearly as many others, if it can't be somehow implemented in all K2s... Cheers, 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] K2 VOX - Straw Poll - Follow up - Long
Stewart That sounds like a really worthwhile project. Please keep us informed of your progress. I might actually want to fire up my KSB2 with such an "option" to help it out. 73, Bob N6WG ___ 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] KX1 RX Sensitivity on 20M vs 30M, 40M
Michael wrote: Have others noticed less RX sensitivity on the KX1 on 20M as compared to 40M and 30M?Yes, I have noticed that too. Went back & did the whole aliment thing, but no change. Receives good, just have to crank up the volume more.Reed W4JZ ___ 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 - Follow up - Long
Guys, I am amazed how dense the K2/100 really is when you take off the right cover to check to see if the cables are pinched. A suggestion would be to use double sided sticky tape and stick on on the KPA100 shield with some sort of header pins to unplug it when you remove the KPA100. Place it on the shield where it could fit in the K2 box. I am not sure what would happen to any kind of RF into the audio stage but since everything is so close in there anyway it might not be a problem. If you have some controls...gain, antivox, etcthat might be an issue that is insurmountable. Just random thoughts from a random guy Lee - K0WA ___ 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] FS: KNB2 and KAF2 Kits (NEW)
Gentlemen, I have KNB2 and KAF2 kits for sale. Both are new, in original package, never built. KNB2 $30.00 shipped and KAF2 $60 shipped. Please reply off-list. I can take Pay Pal. Paul, K5HKX --- PAUL WEBB --- [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] Re: K2 VOX or rather Lack of Anti-VOX.
On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 18:16:39 +0100 (GMT Standard Time), Roger Nolan wrote: > Stewart, > I am very interested in your developments. Sadly, many of our ham friends do > not consider anything that does not go beep-di-beep-dit beep-beep-di beep is > an inferior form of communication. > Although I was a radio operator for over seven years, I do not have this hang > up. A good performing VOX is a fantastic enhancement to a rig. > I am going to have to defend my Top Band 'G' Record, Low Power in the CQWW > SSB Contest over the next few years of low sunspot numbers and what you are > developing could seriously help me. > Please bear me in mind. If I can help in any way, let me know. > 73 > Roger, G3KWK Everything has it's place. I believe that my changes to the VOX operation should make the K2 ideal for SSB contesting as well as CW. If I did not believe this I would not be doing the project. Thanks for your kind offer of help. 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
[Elecraft] KBT1 Batterys
Wondering if anyone has actually used a set of 8 of the (Size AA) Energizer 2100 mah NiMH / Rechargeable batteries in the KBT1 for a K1? I just happen to already have 8 of these batterys prior to installing the KBT1 in my K1. I was just wondering if they will fit the KBT1 ok. 73, Don / WA9TGT ___ 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] kx1 kxb30 install and torroids
> For such a little board > the KXB30 was a real pain > in the you-know-where to install! I knew I should have taken pictures of my kxb30 before I installed it. Before I started I had heard about nightmares installing this little gem. But when I got down to it I did not find it all that hard. You just have to leave plenty of wire and take your time and bend each one so that when it is in place ech wire will slide straigh in to it's appropriate hole. If I ever end up doing one for someone else I will remember to take the pics. The same goes for torroids. The KX1 was my first set of torroids, and again, I had heard how much people hate to wind them. I was afraid mind were going to turn out all sloppy and it was going to be a nightmare. It really was not. I use heat shrink tubing in the hole to hold the turns in place from the inside and a pair of foreceips to hold the starting end tight. That is something else I will take picture of the next time I do one. These pics of course I will publish somewhere on the web for all to benefit. kb3ipe dt . ___ 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] kx1 r30 mod / max power question
I finally did it and put a 330 in place of the 220 for R30. It made all the difference. I can not get 2W on internal battery. My only concern is that on external gel cell power I sometimes get max power of between 4 and 5 W Is this too much power for the power transistor to handle? I could trim it back, but then i would have to trim it ahead every time I use internal batteries and I know that trimmer does not have the turns life of a proper pot. kb3ipe dt . ___ 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] ES5MC from Central California with KX1
I spent two weeks without a contact, travelling in Southern California (family trip) except for a operating as W6RO on the Queen Mary, but on the way back tonight we stopped at my sister's (Ex-WN5UOE) in San Luis Obispo, and I got out my KX1 and 10 NiMH AA's and threw a 16ft wire on the floor and a 28ft wire across a few pieces of wrought-iron furniture, out the window, and into a tree. Around 0600z I worked ES5MC Arvo in Estonia on 14.030...he was a fluttery 559 and gave me a 519 on the 3rd call but considering my antenna I was quite pleased. 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
