Re: [Elecraft] Ear buds fo rthe KX-1
On Tue, Nov 23, 2004 at 11:08:26PM -0500, Richard Arland wrote: > I remember seeing some information regarding the "prefered: ear buds > for the KX-1. Can someone direct me to that web page? Page 62 of the KX-1 manual recommends Sony MDR or equivalent with a sensitivity of 108 dB/mW. 73, Bob N7XY ___ 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] Ear buds fo rthe KX-1
Hi Richard; I think you are refering to "The Plug" by Koss. Many sites are selling them including ebay. Here is a link to one of the sites: http://www.spysupply007.com/Hot_Sales/January/THEPLUG.html Robert VE3RPF - Original Message - From: "Richard Arland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 11:08 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Ear buds fo rthe KX-1 I remember seeing some information regarding the "prefered: ear buds for the KX-1. Can someone direct me to that web page? 73 Rich K7SZ ___ 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] Ear buds fo rthe KX-1
I remember seeing some information regarding the "prefered: ear buds for the KX-1. Can someone direct me to that web page? 73 Rich K7SZ ___ 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 - Happy Thanksgiving
I just wanted to take the opportunity to wish all of my Amateur Radio friends a very safe, healthy and Happy Thanksgiving. May you all enjoy good food, good company and good propagation! 73 de Larry W2LJ ___ 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] MD2 resistor mod - a different approach?
Tom and all, There is a solution to using a mic requiring the 5 volts (through a resistor) and switching to a mic that does not need it which does NOT require the resistor to be in the mic plug. Wire the resistor at the mic jack between pins 5 and 6 (pin 5 = FUNC which is not used), then in the mic plug for the microphone(s) needing the 5 volts, add a jumper from pin 5 to pin 1. The mic jack will have only AF on pin 1, and will have +5 volts through the resistor on pin 5. When wired this way, your Elecraft mic will work on other K2s wired for the standard Elecraft mic, but another standard Elecraft mic will not work on your K2. Additional note - if NONE of your mics have the UP and DOWN buttons implemented, you can use pins 3 and 4 for any purpose you wish - including piping the +5 volts on one of these pins instead of pin 5. 73, Don W3FPR - Original Message - I want to be able to switch between my MD2 mic which needs DC applied to the AF line and my Heil Proset Plus headset which doesn't. I'm not sure I could fit the resistor that comes with the MD2 inside the female connector at the mic side so I'm looking into connecting pins 6 and 1 together in the female mic connector and putting the resistor in SERIES with the 5 VDC line going to pin 6 at the male end of the jack. When the MD2 is plugged in the AF line would get DC applied through the dropping resistor in the 5 volt line. When I plug in the Proset Plus pin 1 is just audio and no DC applied. Does anyone see a problem with doing it this way? I know you won't be able to pull a lot from the 5 volt line after this mod but I don't plan on powering anything else off of the mic connector.Also...I would not be able to plug my mic into someone else's K2 as it would put the unlimited 5VDC line directly to my mic element. I practice safe microphoning and never insert my mic into any other K2 except my own so I'm not concerned in either case. Comments? Suggestions? Tom K2TA ___ 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 SWR limits: general discussion [+ bonus LED
From practical experience I can second Wayne's recommendation of a near vertical 24 foot end fed wire for use with the KX1. This is what I used for an antenna for most of the summer, along with 5 X 16 ft ground radials made from computer ribbon cable and I had no problems in matching it with the KXAT1. I also had very good results, including working a Lighthouse station in the Orkney's on 20M one afternoon on International Lighthouse / Lightship weekend. I did find that I tend to get a better match on 40M with the wire mostly vertical (ie sloping it seems to change the impedance enough to make the match a bit iffy). I also found that if you are not too picky about 40m you can make do with a slightly shorter wire, say 20ft, which goes very nicely with an SD-20 or Blackwidow fishing pole as a lightweight support (I hate to rely on mother nature for antenna supports). One of these days I will try to figure out how much additional series inductance is needed to make a 20ft wire load nicely on 40M with the KXAT1. I just tie a snap fishing swivel to one end of the wire to clip on the loop at the end of the pole and put a banana plug on the other end. Michael VE3WMB ___ 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] Question on KAT2
On 11/23/04 5:00 PM, "jerry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all, > > Just putting together the KAT2 and can't find where it says to install R6. I > am on page 7 where I am ready to install P4 and P5( it says that R5 and R6 are > clearly visible).The only mention of R6 was in the beggining, at the 2nd > step, the manual says " Install R3, R4 and R5. Note: R6 (47 ohm) and R5 (470 > ohm) have similar color codes" > Is this a miscue in the manual? > > Jerry, 4472, N2UZ > Hi Jerry, Do not install R6 at this point in he construction process, even though it is shown in the illustration. You are instructed to install it later after the unit is assembled and tested. If you put it in now, you won't be able to successfully complete the test procedure. 73, Gus Hansen KB0YH ___ 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] Question on KAT2
Hi all, Just putting together the KAT2 and can't find where it says to install R6. I am on page 7 where I am ready to install P4 and P5( it says that R5 and R6 are clearly visible).The only mention of R6 was in the beggining, at the 2nd step, the manual says " Install R3, R4 and R5. Note: R6 (47 ohm) and R5 (470 ohm) have similar color codes" Is this a miscue in the manual? Jerry, 4472, N2UZ ___ 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] New Tech Notes Article - SP2 Speaker for the K2
Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: We have just uploaded a new Tech Notes article to the Elecraft web site titled: The SP2 External Speaker Project for your K2, By Dave White, VE6DRW Very interesting and nice job, Dave. My guess is that the cost of fabricating the baffle, etc. made it too expensive? I have thought about an EC2-cased speaker that would have a top-firing 4" speaker and a front-firing 2" speaker with a crossover network. Since the high frequencies are much more directional, this would avoid the need to have a baffle (although the speaker would have to have clearance on top). -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] MD2 resistor mod - a different approach?
I want to be able to switch between my MD2 mic which needs DC applied to the AF line and my Heil Proset Plus headset which doesn't. I'm not sure I could fit the resistor that comes with the MD2 inside the female connector at the mic side so I'm looking into connecting pins 6 and 1 together in the female mic connector and putting the resistor in SERIES with the 5 VDC line going to pin 6 at the male end of the jack. When the MD2 is plugged in the AF line would get DC applied through the dropping resistor in the 5 volt line. When I plug in the Proset Plus pin 1 is just audio and no DC applied. Does anyone see a problem with doing it this way? I know you won't be able to pull a lot from the 5 volt line after this mod but I don't plan on powering anything else off of the mic connector.Also...I would not be able to plug my mic into someone else's K2 as it would put the unlimited 5VDC line directly to my mic element. I practice safe microphoning and never insert my mic into any other K2 except my own so I'm not concerned in either case. Comments? Suggestions? Tom K2TA ___ 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] New Tech Notes Article - SP2 Speaker for the K2
We have just uploaded a new Tech Notes article to the Elecraft web site titled: The SP2 External Speaker Project for your K2, By Dave White, VE6DRW Thanks Dave! 73, Eric WA6HHQ 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] Mic preamp question
I have a few questions about the mic preamp on the Elecraft website. What type of capacitors should I use? I assume the .0047 caps are .0047 uF (aka 4.7 nF)? I'm thinking about building this onto a small board with a header that will plug onto the mic config header inside the K2. Will this affect the quality of RTTY/PSK31/etc signals transmitted through the mic connector? Am I better off building this externally? -- 73, Brian VE7NGR ___ 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] For Dale, WA8SRA
Dale, Your ISP is blocking my email as spam. Unless you can get them to change their spam handling, I cannot email you. The bounced message said: I can do any band - I have a multiband vertical that covers 80m-10m, but it's not that great on the low bands. 20m is fine. I'll be home at around noon or 1300 my time (2000 to 2100 UTC) for the rest of the week (except today), so mid-afternoon is fine. A quick check with propagation prediction software says that 20m should be our best band for mid- afternoon. -- 73, Brian VE7NGR ___ 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] KX-1/MP-1 SWR limits
Be very careful to wash the antenna, insulators and exposed coils and connections with fresh water and dry them after each use. It only takes a couple of hours to build up a layer of conductive salt crust on any exposed surface, even when it's way above the water line. That "bracing" salt air you smell everywhere is suspended droplets of salt water looking for things to condense upon. On old MF radio installations on large ships, the antenna feed-through insulators above the radio room up at or above the navigating bridge level (near the very top of the "house" on a ship) and were usually six inches or so around and a foot or more long, with all the ripples to make the surface distance from the hot lead to the ship as long as possible. Still, it was a necessary duty for Sparky to constantly clean them or the salt accumulation would short the RF right to ground. Ron AC7AC ___ 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] KX-1/MP-1 SWR limits
Thanks for all the responses -- I have quite a few things to work on. To summarize the thread: 1. Use at least one ground radial. I have been using the radials that come with the MP-1, but I notice that things change a bit (like more rx noise, or Z changes) when I grab the case of the KX-1 or 259. I'm planning on clamping the antenna to the rail of the "balcony" (aka "shelf") on the ship hoping that will provide enough ground. I'm taking some wire with me as Plan "B". 2. I think I'm going to revisit my idea of marking the coil positions and not taking some sort of SWR measuring device. It's pretty obvious now that marks made using 4 wire radials on a deck made of Trex are not likely to be very good when the real ground is a 1,000 passenger, steel boat in salt water! The "Tenna Dipper" may be the ticket, and easier than finding a big steel boat in N. Cal. to test with. 3. Coax length to transform the impedance: This was a good call from W3FPR. N6BV's TLW (on the CD in the 20th ed ARRL Antenna Book) will help me investigate this from the warmth of the shack. I may take a couple or three different lengths of RG-58 if I can figure this out. 4. And Wayne's reminder to me that the ATU tunes in steps rather than continuous may be another key here. A small change in the complex Z at the antenna connector might move the match point in the ATU closer to one of the attainable values. Fortunately, I have some time before we steam off. Again, thanks for all the responses Fred K6DGW Auburn CA CM98lw ___ 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
FW: RE: [Elecraft] K1 / KFL1-4 / Question
But their in the filter HI. sorry for the incorrect terminology. I'm just a computer geek!! Rick WA3TUU From: Tom Hammond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Richard Klingensmith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K1 / KFL1-4 / Question Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2004 14:01:45 -0600 Rick: At 11:16 AM 11/22/04, you wrote: Dwight, Another thing to do is spin the filter caps about 20 times each. Then start checking the relays in the premix filter when set to 15 meters and the crystal if you have a general coverage receiver available. I'm assuming you are like me without a lot of test equipment? Uhh... I think I'd probably suggest spinning the TRIMMER CAPS instead of the FILTER caps!!! Tom ___ 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 MD2 mic
Hello all. I now have 3 mics.The Heil with HC5 element(has the Elecraft site amp in place), the MH by Heil & Elecraft and now the MD2 ( couldn't pass up a deal ). The MD2 is definitely better ( stock audio system in the K2 ) than the others in that I can talk the rig up with no special effort. Vox even works well. Anyone know if I can get a few more dB's from the amp listed on the Elecraft site with a simple resistor change? Thank youGil K8EAG ___ 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: Subject: [Elecraft] KX-1/MP-1 SWR limits
Fred, one more thing; why not just ignore the SWR and tune for maximum received noise -- then let the tuner do its thing? You'll need to set tuner to bypass first, of course but you won't need to carry an SWR analyzer. Cortland From: Fred Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> seem to come out OK. On 20, with the pre-sets I've been using, the best I can get is about 3:1 according to the KX1 after the ATU relays quit. ___ 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: Subject: [Elecraft] KX-1/MP-1 SWR limits
Fred, I've had pretty good luck on 20 with MP-1 bolted onto an neck-strapped FT-817, but I have to hold onto the radio or use a counterpoise. I suspect your trouble is that a KX1 and its attached wires are too small to give a low feedpoint impedance. You will need a counterpoise (15 or 16 feet) to help with this. Even one counterpoise will give the tuner something to work into. Have yet to try my (used, assembled) K1 with an MP1, however, the K1 manual points out that 2:1 or 3:1 SWR is not going to make much difference. For portable, backpacking, walking cycling, canoeing, skiing, snowshoing, snowmobileing (honest!) and who knows how else Amateur Radio, check out the HFPack group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hfpack . Cortland KA5S From: Fred Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> seem to come out OK. On 20, with the pre-sets I've been using, the best I can get is about 3:1 according to the KX1 after the ATU relays quit. Questions: 1. Any ideas on what is an "acceptable" (in terms of actually being able to work someone) SWR for the KX1? 2. As with all antennas, I can tune the antenna for a variety of resistances and reactances. I've been shooting for an impedance magnitude of around 50 ohms. Possibly some combination of R and X is more optimum? It's getting a bit chilly here in N. Cal. to spend time on the deck using trial and error (MN folks get one, and only one, joke apiece regarding "chilly") and I was hoping for some accumulated knowlege that will save me from the cold. 73, Fred K6DGW Auburn CA CM98lw ___ 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 sales (Exchange Rate)
Attn. Eric, The exchange rate to Canadian Dollars has drasticly improved too of late. Your products are virtually unknown here in Canada. I believe this to be due to most Canadian hams not subscribing to QST magazine where you principally advertise. Why not investigate advertising in the Radio Amateurs of Canada bi-monthly magazine TCA (The Canadian Amateur). If interested suggest contacting me off list for an address and contact. I personally have no interest in RAC other than being a member of the organization. 73, 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] 2 good ideas
1. Bill 'LR recently wrote, in part: "I think I could prefer a menu item to select the VOX delay, and just have the mode-hold toggle the VOX on and off." Bill is right. While handing out all 12 of my Qs for the rare NC section ;-) during the 'phone SS, I found myself wishing for exactly this functionality. Wish I could flash my PIC to do this. 2. I recently built an adapter box to allow the use of my aviation headset on my K2. The schematic in the Dec. 2003 QST shows how, but has a major error in that it shows the aviation mic jack as having the audio on the jack tip as opposed to the ring connector. The jack tip is actually for a PTT line for those headsets that have such an extension, and the ring is the mic. After I saw this error and fixed it, the adaptobox works great. It's much better than any ham-type headset I've ever used. I also now can use the K2 VOX, the performance of which now rivals any of the best JA rigs' VOX in my experience. In fact, I am so pleased with the SSB function on my K2 now that I am considering doing some of the recently discussed TX filter mods. I previously viewed the SSB function on the rig as a nice-to-have-but-who-cares feature, perhaps due to my natural preference for running a Portland ME built Vibroplex Iambic Standard as the wetware I/O. With this new level of K2 SSB operating quality now at my disposal, I might actually start working more 'phone! __ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - Get yours free! http://my.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
[Elecraft] Improved VOX sensitivity mod
Hi Folks, For those of you who are having trouble tripping the VOX on the K2, you may want to try out the mod created by Stewart Baker G3RXQ - the following link to the Elecraft archives will tell you all I know about it - http://www.ac6rm.net/mailarchive/html/elecraft-list/2003-06/msg01036.html. This is just a reminder that this mod exists, I haven't tried it because I have had trouble using VOX on any transceiver I have used and have long ago become accustomed to using only PTT. 73, Don W3FPR Life is what happens when you are making other plans ___ 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 #4039 Headphone Socket - Replacement needed, UK supplier?
Nicolas: I have had two K2's sent to me for replacement of the headphone jack and on both units I found that they were not soldered properly. They both had worked for several months and then became intermittent. I soldered the connections again and let the solder flow into the connections and both of the units no longer had a problem with the jack not working. The leads out of the socket are not long enough to extend out on the bottom side of the board so installing the jack requires that you take a little longer to solder each connection so that the solder will wick down to the jack pin. You might try reheating the connections on the bottom of the board and add solder to let it flow into the connection. My K2 is serial number 18 and the jack still functions fine. 73 Jim Younce K4ZM ___ 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] KX-1 pouch
Wal-Mart (who else?) has a very nice little travel pouch for the KX-1 at a grand total cost of only $4.94! The pouch is sold as a "photo bag" by Samsonite, product number 805BK. It has five pockets, is padded and has enough room for the KX-1 and paddle set, along with a hank of wire for an antenna and counterpoise and the Pamona connector for the output. At under $5 it is a steal of a deal. 73 Rich K7SZ ___ 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] KX-1 s/n 0914 ON THE AIR!!
Gang: Last week I finished KX-1 s.n 00914 (including all options)! It is a great little rig and far surpasses my expetations! Good work Eric & Wayne! First QSO went to Fran, K3BX, ;who says it sounded great. He came over the next evening, looked it over quite thoroughly and muttered something about 'having to get me one of these!" We both marvle at the touch and "feel" of the paddle set. For such a simple design it rivals several paddle sets I have paid over $200 for, now that is engineering at its best! 73 Rich K7SZ ___ 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] 04 SS Phone / K2
Now that's a thought Ken, Elecraft amplifiers. Anyone listening in Aptos CA? 73, Geoff.GM4ESD - Original Message - From: "Ken Beals" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 1:57 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 04 SS Phone / K2 > Not that anyone would doubt it, but the K2 can also be a player in the > big leagues too: I had 1335q x 79 mults, although the K2 did have a > Henry 2K helping it along. I received a number of comments of > "excellent sounding signal". Using a Heil DX-4 headset mic. > > And next year I should have a second K2 ready (and maybe even an > Elecraft amplifier). > > Who needs $10K radios..? > > Ken K6MR > > ___ 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 #4039 Headphone Socket - Replacement needed, UK supplier?
Morning Nicolas, I had exactly the same fault. Searched high and low in the UK and the rest of Europe for a replacement with the switch but no luck. So I finally had to order one from Elecraft. The cost of shipping was a heck of a lot more than the cost of the headphone socket, and I wish now that I had ordered two or three as it is a bit flimsy. I received it within a few days with Lisa's help. Hope that this helps, 73, Geoff GM4ESD - Original Message - From: "nicolas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 8:46 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K2 #4039 Headphone Socket - Replacement needed,UK supplier? Hi, I wonder if anyone can suggest a UK supplier for the K2’s headphone socket. Mine no longer switches the internal speaker on and sometimes makes a poor connection to the headphones. Close internal inspection revealed that one of the plastic lugs on the “rear switch” had broken away. So the headphone socket was no longer sliding the rear switch across. I have tried Maplin’s and RS, I could find the correct basic socket but not one with the rear switch. Thanks!!! Regards Nicolas HYPERLINK "mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]"[EMAIL PROTECTED] HYPERLINK "http://www.m1hog.com/"www.m1hog.com K2 #4039 ___ 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: **SPAM** Re: [Elecraft] SSB low output
Top of the head thought, I wonder if it is only the late model K2s that have to be "talked up". If so, it might have something to do with manufacturing tolerances of the audio ICs. Would be interesting to get a yes - no roll call from all K2 SSB users that use Heil mics. I also use a scope to look at the output, and found that I have to talk across the top of the Proset Plus boom mic for best results - as is usually done. Also I have a "quiet" voice (according to the XYL - "what? Speak up") Glad to hear, Brian, that things are on the mend. 73, Geoff GM4ESD K2/100 # 3255 - Original Message - From: "Rich McCabe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 6:05 AM Subject: Re: **SPAM** Re: [Elecraft] SSB low output > Brian your K2 sounds pretty normal to me. I have had two late model K2's and > have found the drive on SSB marginal on both of them. The resistor swap did > not help me either. > > For somer reason you really have to "talk em up" and wattmeters do not show > a very good indication of output. I checked mine on a scope and output was > as rated (110) but the PEP Daiwa showed about 1/8 that. > > 73, > > Rich > kdozv > > > > This mailbox protected from junk email by MailFrontier Desktop > from MailFrontier, Inc. http://info.mailfrontier.com > > - Original Message - > From: "Brian Mury" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 11:20 PM > Subject: **SPAM** Re: [Elecraft] SSB low output > > > > On Mon, 2004-22-11 at 20:56 -0500, Dale Boresz wrote: > >> The first thing to note is that the Heil HC5 has been deliberately > >> designed to require relatively close talking. > > > > Got that boom mic right up to my lips! :-) > > > >> Additionally, the K2's compressor chip includes a noise gate, so a > >> "knee" exists at the point where the action changes from noise gate to > >> compressor. Below the knee, input from your microphone is actually > >> attenuated (the assumption is that any low-level noise is probably > >> undesirable background noise). Above the knee, it is amplified, although > >> held below some maximum level. My normal speaking voice is probably > >> lower, both in amplitude and pitch than lots of folks, so what ends up > >> happening is the peaks continue to hit the 100watt level, and unless I > >> shout, much of the rest of the level from the microphone ends up being > >> below the knee and therefore attenuated. > > > > I've noticed that behaviour as well. As long as I keep the volume of my > > voice up, it seems ok, but if I speak normally it sometimes seems to cut > > out on lows. > > > >> After much experimenting, including the building of a second KSB2, I > >> ended up building the single transistor amplifier, the circuit diagram > >> of which is available on the Elecraft website. This amp completely > >> solved the problem. I now have plenty of audio, and have received quite > >> a few compliments on the audio quality. So, my suggestion to you, is to > >> take the time to build up that little preamp; you won't be disappointed. > > > > FB Dale, I was already planning on building it. Maybe now I'll build it > > sooner! :-) > > > >> By the way, I now have two microphones with HC5 elements; one amplified, > >> and the other 'stock'. I'd be happy to set up a sked if you'd like, so > >> that you can hear the difference between the amplified, and > >> non-amplified HC5 elements. > > > > A sked would be fine. I'm free afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Hope > > you don't mind me shouting at you... :-) > > > > > > -- > > 73, Brian > > VE7NGR > > > > ___ 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 #4039 Headphone Socket - Replacement needed, UK supplier?
Hi, I wonder if anyone can suggest a UK supplier for the K2’s headphone socket. Mine no longer switches the internal speaker on and sometimes makes a poor connection to the headphones. Close internal inspection revealed that one of the plastic lugs on the “rear switch” had broken away. So the headphone socket was no longer sliding the rear switch across. I have tried Maplin’s and RS, I could find the correct basic socket but not one with the rear switch. Thanks!!! Regards Nicolas HYPERLINK "mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]"[EMAIL PROTECTED] HYPERLINK "http://www.m1hog.com/"www.m1hog.com K2 #4039 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.799 / Virus Database: 543 - Release Date: 19/11/2004 ___ 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
