Re: [Elecraft] AW: Need SMD capacitor for Moskita kit
You could make a temporary gimmick cap by soldering a short length of small gauge insulated wire to each pad, and then twisting the wires together a few turns. Larry N8LP Peter Zenker wrote: Jess, You may use any small 4.7 nF cap instead of the SMD if you solder it with short legs. I would send you a 4.7SMD by mail ofcourse, but I am afraid it will not be at your location in time to finish the project before Xmas 73 de Peter, DL2FI -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: Jess Gypin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Gesendet: Donnerstag, 16. Dezember 2004 04:08 An: Elecraft@Mailman.Qth.Net; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Betreff: Need SMD capacitor for Moskita kit I am working on a Moskita for a challenged ham friend. The 4.7 nF SMD capacitor is missing from the kit, and quite frankly, I would not mind having a spare. I am trying to get this done for the ham for Christmas. If any of you have any advise on where I can find this cap in the next few days, or if I can complete the kit and leave it off, I would appreciate the input. I will also call locally tomorrow and see if there is someone that stocks SMD, but I don't think I will find this at Rat Shack! Jess AE0CW ___ 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] OT power supply question
I use a Pyramid power supply. PS35G to be exact. Sometimes when I turn it on it makes a thudding sound. But it works fine and it doesnt do it all the time. I am not the original owner and Ive had it for a couple years so I know its getting pretty old by now. Wondering what would make that noise. Kinda sounds like someone hit a metal box with a mallet best I can describe it. WT5Y ___ 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] OT power supply question
Probably inrush current charging the capacitor(s), I have heard it in other supplies (astron). You could shock mount the transformer maybe if it bothers you too much! 73/72 - Mike WA8BXN ---Original Message--- I use a Pyramid power supply. PS35G to be exact. Sometimes when I turn it on it makes a thudding sound. WT5Y ___ ___ 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] Princess Cruise Line
It is also forbidden by Part 97 of the FCC Rules Regs... see 97.11. Pickett, AD4S Even shipboard radio operators who have Ham licenses cannot operate the ship equipment on the Ham bands. They can't even use the antenna. It's forbidden since the radios are life saving equipment as defined under the SOLAS (Safety of Life At Sea) regulations. ___ 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] AW: Need SMD capacitor for Moskita kit
Oops... it was pointed out to me off-list that the required cap is 4.7 nf... not the 4.7 pf I misread it as. I would expect 4.7 nf more commonly to be written as .0047 uf, but maybe it's an international thing. If this is indeed the case, then a gimmick will obviously not work, as they are only good for very low values of capacitance. Larry N8LP Peter Zenker wrote: Jess, You may use any small 4.7 nF cap instead of the SMD if you solder it with short legs. I would send you a 4.7SMD by mail ofcourse, but I am afraid it will not be at your location in time to finish the project before Xmas 73 de Peter, DL2FI -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: Jess Gypin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Gesendet: Donnerstag, 16. Dezember 2004 04:08 An: Elecraft@Mailman.Qth.Net; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Betreff: Need SMD capacitor for Moskita kit I am working on a Moskita for a challenged ham friend. The 4.7 nF SMD capacitor is missing from the kit, and quite frankly, I would not mind having a spare. I am trying to get this done for the ham for Christmas. If any of you have any advise on where I can find this cap in the next few days, or if I can complete the kit and leave it off, I would appreciate the input. I will also call locally tomorrow and see if there is someone that stocks SMD, but I don't think I will find this at Rat Shack! Jess AE0CW ___ 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] K1 on a sailboat
I have a 37' charter lined up that i would love to take the K1 on. My goal would be to be able to set up an antenna simply and easily at the end of the day, and just as easily tear it down in the morning before setting off on the next leg of the journey. easy-up/easy down beats effectiveness, as long as i can make a couple of contacts for fun. dx is great but not needed here. so is there any experience out on a handy antenna? i do have the KAT1 too, so hope that will help. I've got a non insulated backstay, and of course can haul just about anything aloft with the halyards. perhaps just a simple old justinverted v? Mike, AK3F ___ 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] Puffing to keep up with the Nanofarads...
Larry, N8LP wrote: Oops... it was pointed out to me off-list that the required cap is 4.7 nf... not the 4.7 pf I misread it as. I would expect 4.7 nf more commonly to be written as .0047 uf, but maybe it's an international thing. Your age is showing Larry. Even though I do it every day, day in and day out, nf just isn't intuitive to me. I constantly do a double-take and mentally shift that decimal point over three spaces. But we're doomed. The engineering schools today use nf just as often as my instructors used pf and ufd. My capacitor meter even defaults to the nf scale!!! Shoot, I remember when pf was never seen in electronics. Picofarad was written micro-microfarad or uufd. Sometimes I feel like I'm puffing along to keep up, Hi! 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
Re: [Elecraft] K1 on a sailboat
Check out the Par Electronics 20/40M endfed 1/2 wave. I wish they had a 30M antenna. http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamwire/2831.html They'll also do them with a BNC connector, for $5. more. 73, doug Content-class: urn:content-classes:message Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 13:23:44 -0500 Thread-Topic: K1 on a sailboat Thread-Index: AcTjnGERd8XFJsucQ76O24stCqOSGQ== From: Hayden [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a 37' charter lined up that i would love to take the K1 on. My goal would be to be able to set up an antenna simply and easily at the end of the day, and just as easily tear it down in the morning before setting off on the next leg of the journey. easy-up/easy down beats effectiveness, as long as i can make a couple of contacts for fun. dx is great but not needed here. so is there any experience out on a handy antenna? i do have the KAT1 too, so hope that will help. I've got a non insulated backstay, and of course can haul just about anything aloft with the halyards. perhaps just a simple old justinverted v? Mike, AK3F ___ 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] Puffing to keep up with the Nanofarads...
Guilty on the age charge! I also remember uufd... and what's this newfangled Hz thing? Hi Hi. Larry N8LP Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Larry, N8LP wrote: Oops... it was pointed out to me off-list that the required cap is 4.7 nf... not the 4.7 pf I misread it as. I would expect 4.7 nf more commonly to be written as .0047 uf, but maybe it's an international thing. Your age is showing Larry. Even though I do it every day, day in and day out, nf just isn't intuitive to me. I constantly do a double-take and mentally shift that decimal point over three spaces. But we're doomed. The engineering schools today use nf just as often as my instructors used pf and ufd. My capacitor meter even defaults to the nf scale!!! Shoot, I remember when pf was never seen in electronics. Picofarad was written micro-microfarad or uufd. Sometimes I feel like I'm puffing along to keep up, Hi! 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 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] Puffing to keep up with the Nanofarads...
Larry, N8LP wrote: Guilty on the age charge! I also remember uufd... and what's this newfangled Hz thing? Hi Hi. That hurts too (pun intended). Ron (often found around 7,035 or 3,545 kc/s) 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
Re: [Elecraft] K1 on a sailboat
Hayden wrote: so is there any experience out on a handy antenna? i do have the KAT1 too, so hope that will help. I've got a non insulated backstay, and of course can haul just about anything aloft with the halyards. perhaps just a simple old justinverted v? If you have access to a ground (I'm not a sailor so I don't know how the boat is constructed, whether it's likely to have a metal surface in contact with the sea), then it would be hard to beat a simple vertical wire. Unlike the inverted V, it would provide very good low-angle radiation over the saltwater ground. -- 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
Re: [Elecraft] K1 on a sailboat
Mike: I operate my K2 on a 48' St. Francis Catamaran (The Quantum Leap) that I crew. For an antenna I use a 40 meter center fed dipole fed with 300 twin lead and terminate it in a LGP 4:1 Balun and run about 20 feet of RG58 to the K2. I install it as a sloper from the top of the mast by connecting it to the Spinnaker halyard and pull that end to the top of the mast. (note: Be sure to attach a downhaul line to the halyard to be safe so that if the antenna breaks you can still pull the halyard back down and don't have to climb the mast.) I attach the bottom end of the dipole to the safety railing on the bow. I use another piece of small line attached to the balun to keep the twin lead at 90 degrees from the dipole and attach it to the safety rail at midship. I open a hatch in the salon area and drop the RG58 through and connect it to the rig on the table in the salon. I can take it down or set it up in about 5 minutes and using the KAT2 in the K2 it tunes all bands 40 -10 to a 1:1 SWR and receives and radiates very well. The antenna is made out of a 33' length of AC zip cord that was split and the insulators are pieces of plexiglass and I use light weight cord on the ends of the insulators..The whole antenna when coiled up can almost fit in a box the size of your K1. The center insulator has two 8-32 screws and nuts and a wing nut on each one so that I can attach the 300 ohm twin lead. The dipole leads stay attached to the center insulator all the time. By the way I used this antenna while motoring due to no wind on the way from St. Lucia to George Town, Bahams and checked into the Maritime Mobile Net running 10 watts and they had no problem hearing me. 73 Jim Younce K4ZM K2 SN:18 ___ 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] OT power supply question
That 'thudding' is the transformer going Ugh during the first half-cycle (or full-cycle) of AC which it's trying to charge the completely DIScharged electrolytic in the supply. My Astrons all do that was well. 73, Tom N0SS At 11:31 AM 12/16/04, you wrote: I use a Pyramid power supply. PS35G to be exact. Sometimes when I turn it on it makes a thudding sound. But it works fine and it doesnt do it all the time. I am not the original owner and Ive had it for a couple years so I know its getting pretty old by now. Wondering what would make that noise. Kinda sounds like someone hit a metal box with a mallet best I can describe it. WT5Y ___ 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] KPA100 test
I have put together a KPA100 and everything has gone well until page 41- tests. The resistance from J3 to gnd and infact anywhere along that 12v line is 128 ohms, not 10k. I have removed and checked C51, D10. They are OK. Resistance from collectors of Q!,2,and 4 are all 128 ohms. Anyone have this happen or have any ideas why I get such a low resistance reading? Earl, VE3FBK ___ 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] power supply thanks!
I thought it was trying to tell me it was getting ready to die cause it didnt do it at first. Thanks for the many replies! WT5Y ___ 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] OT-Preserving CW memories
From: Mike Morrow [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2004 12:25:51 -0600 Howard wrote: ... I can only imagine what it must have been like copying code on the China Clippers with early radios... The long-route airline aircraft of the era often had a radio operator on board. He had to be licensed the same as a merchant marine radio officer, with at least a Second Class Radiotelegraph License (20 wpm plain language, 16 wpm code groups), PLUS he had to have the Aircraft Radiotelegraph Endorsement (25 wpm plain language, 20 wpm code groups) on his license. If you're interested in fiction about some of this, I highly recommend _The Lost Flying Boat_ by Alan Sillitoe. This is fiction, but as a former radio operator himself, and a fine writer, he communicates the magic of Morse very nicely. After he became a successful writer, he bought a shortwave receiver so he could just listen in becuase he enjoyed it so much. 73, doug ___ 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] SMD cap problem solved.
Just wanted to say thanks to the list. The problem for the cap has been solved with the very kind offer from several people on the list, including Peter from the DL QRP club. Happy Holidays all! Jess AE0CW ___ 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 - Dec 16-31, 2004
~~ N2CQ QRP CONTEST CALENDAR December 16-31, 2004 ~~ 40 METER FOXHUNT - Every Friday 0200z to 0359z (Thurs 9 PM to 11 PM EST) Info: http://www.cqc.org/fox/index.htm Truffle Hunt - 30 min before Fox Hunt Info: http://fpqrp.com/winter_hunt.html ~~ AGB (Belarus) Party Contest (CW/SSB) (80m)... QRP Category Dec 17, 2100z to 2400z Rules: http://www.sk3bg.se/contest/agbpc.htm ~~ MDXA PSK-31 DeathMatch ... QRP Category Dec 18, z to Dec 19, 2400z Rules: http://www.mdxa1.org/deathmatch.html ~~ RAC Canada Winter Contest (All) ... QRP Category Dec 18, z to 2359z Rules: http://www.rac.ca/downloads/canwin2004.pdf See http://www.qrp-canada.com/ for more awards from QRP-Canada ~~ Croatian CW Contest (CW) ... QRP Category Dec 18, 1400z to Dec 19, 1400z Rules: http://www.hamradio.hr/modules.php?name=Contentpa=showpagepid=342 ~~ Stew Perry (W1BB) Topband Distance Challenge (CW) ... QRP Category Dec 18, 1500z to Dec 19, 1500z Rules: http://web.jzap.com/k7rat/stew.html ~~ EA-QRP SSB Contest *** QRP Contest *** Dec 18, 1700z to 2000z (10m-15m-20m) Dec 18, 2000z to 2300z (80m) Dec 19, 0700z to 1000z (40m) Dec 19, 1000z to 1300z (10m-15m-20m) Rules: http://www.eaqrp.com/concurso/concurso-SSB_en.htm ~~ R A E M Contest .. Low Power category Dec 26, 0200z to 0959x Rules: http://www.sk3bg.se/contest/raem.htm ~~ Holiday Milliwatt CW Contest *** QRP Contest *** Dec 26, 1800 to 0200 z Dec 27, 1800 to 0200 z Dec 28, 1800 to 0200 z Rules: http://www.kkn.net/archives//html/QRP-L/2004-12/msg00749.html ~~~ QRP BARBERSHOP QUARTET CONTEST (CW QRP)... QRP Contest! Dec 29, 2100 EST to 0300 EST Rules: http://www.io.com/~n5fc/barbershop_contest.htm ~~~ Original QRP Contest (CW - 80, 40 20m) ... QRP Category Jan 1, 1500z to Jan 2, 1500z Rules: http://www.qrpcc.de/contestrules/oqrpr.html ~~~ 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
FW: [Elecraft] Puffing to keep up with the Nanofarads...
Hertz's is kinda like cycles. When you hear 4 MHz, think 4000 KCS. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Larry Phipps Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 1:49 PM Cc: 'Elecraft@Mailman.Qth.Net' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Puffing to keep up with the Nanofarads... Guilty on the age charge! I also remember uufd... and what's this newfangled Hz thing? Hi Hi. Larry N8LP ___ 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:Puffing to keeping up with the nF..
I remember the Royal Navy used Jars for condensers Bryan G3AKF ___ 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: FW: [Elecraft] Puffing to keep up with the Nanofarads...
Mr. Hertz called them cycles !!! 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] Degen DE1102
What a super little receiver. I ordered one when I saw the reference on the list 4-5 days ago. Its already here and what a great little General coverage radio it is. Very glad I saw it come across 72/71 de rc ___ 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] Missing knurled ring on Heil mic?
What was the final outcome on the Heil deskmic knurled ring that was cussed and discussed here a while back? Should there have been 1 or 2 rings with the mic? Mine had 1 and it went together ok but it would probably look better with the second ring. If there should be 2, how do we go about getting the second one? -- John K7SVV ___ 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] OT-Preserving CW memories
Doug wrote: If you're interested in fiction about some of this, I highly recommend _The Lost Flying Boat_ by Alan Sillitoe. This is fiction, but as a former radio operator himself, and a fine writer, he communicates the magic of Morse very nicely. Thanks! I've not read that one. A great novel about the early days of maritime shore station operations is The Nymph and the Lamp by Thomas H. Raddall. It was published in 1950 by Little, Brown and Company, Boston, USA. It's still available through used book dealers on the internet. 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
Re: [Elecraft] Puffing to keep up with the Nanofarads...
My old physics professor made anyone using the term kilocycles ride one three times around the campus. Mr. Hertz called them cycles !!! ___ 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] Puffing to keep up with the Nanofarads...
Not to rain on anyone's parade, but I think I remember the terms and abbreviations were: Microfarads (mf) as in a 0.1mf wax impregnated paper condenser Micromicrofarads (mmf) as in a 3-section 365mmf air variable condenser for the TRF receiver. As I recall, it generally was kilocycles (kc or kcs) through ten meters, and thereafter megacycles (mc or mcs) up to what is now known as 1GHz (which was called a kilomegacycle [kmcs]). Anything above a few kilomegacycles hadn't been invented yet. I have learned to begin with I think I remember, because often I really don't remember. 73 and Happy Holidays to all Fred K6DGW Auburn CA CM98lw Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Larry, N8LP wrote: Guilty on the age charge! I also remember uufd... and what's this newfangled Hz thing? Hi Hi. That hurts too (pun intended). Ron (often found around 7,035 or 3,545 kc/s) 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] K1 FS
I would like to sell my K1 #1734. It has 80/17 mtrs on the 2 band board and 40-15 on the 4 band board also has the KNB1. looks and operates like new and up to spec. $360. shipped USA Thanks, John ___ 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] Puffing to keep up with the Nanofarads...
I agree with all that, although I remember referring to GHz as gc (as in 2.1 gee-cee for 2.1 GHz). My profs only knew Hertz as a radio pioneer... not a term... and my textbooks as well (still have them). Larry N8LP Fred Jensen wrote: Not to rain on anyone's parade, but I think I remember the terms and abbreviations were: Microfarads (mf) as in a 0.1mf wax impregnated paper condenser Micromicrofarads (mmf) as in a 3-section 365mmf air variable condenser for the TRF receiver. As I recall, it generally was kilocycles (kc or kcs) through ten meters, and thereafter megacycles (mc or mcs) up to what is now known as 1GHz (which was called a kilomegacycle [kmcs]). Anything above a few kilomegacycles hadn't been invented yet. I have learned to begin with I think I remember, because often I really don't remember. 73 and Happy Holidays to all Fred K6DGW Auburn CA CM98lw Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Larry, N8LP wrote: Guilty on the age charge! I also remember uufd... and what's this newfangled Hz thing? Hi Hi. That hurts too (pun intended). Ron (often found around 7,035 or 3,545 kc/s) 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 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] Puffing to keep up with the Nanofarads...
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 17:40:39 -0800 From: Fred Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Not to rain on anyone's parade, but I think I remember the terms and abbreviations were: Microfarads (mf) as in a 0.1mf wax impregnated paper condenser Actually, what you're showing as an m was a lower-case Greek Mu. m means milli, an order of magnitude different. Micromicrofarads (mmf) as in a 3-section 365mmf air variable condenser for the TRF receiver. As I recall, it generally was kilocycles (kc or kcs) through ten meters, and thereafter megacycles (mc or mcs) up to what is now known as 1GHz (which was called a kilomegacycle [kmcs]). Anything above a few kilomegacycles hadn't been invented yet. And cycles for frequency, by itself means very little. The proper term was cycles per second, which is what Hertz replaces, not just cycles I don't think Mr. Hertz used cycles since he was a scientist, and would think accuracy of expression was important, but he probably used cycles per second. 73, doug ___ 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] OT-Preserving CW memories
Hello All, The most incredible aviation story of all, is the round-the-world-flight of the Pacific Clipper at the start of WWII. It is the subject of two books, the first written by Pan Am Radio Officer Ed Dover: 73, Bruce WA8TNC *** The Long Way Home: Captain Ford's Epic Journey - Ed Dover Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December, 1941, a giant four-engined Pan American Airways Boeing flying boat, registered as NC18602, under the command of Captain Robert Ford, embarked on a remarkable journey. In one sense, it was the earthly 1940s equivalent of the first Apollo lunar missions in that it ventured into unknown territory and returned home safely in the face of overwhelming odds. Caught en route over the South Pacific at the time of the Japanese attack, Captain Ford and his crew were forced into a flight plan that none of them had anticipated when they left San Francisco on 1st December for what was to have been a routine round trip commercial flight to Auckland, New Zealand. Faced with the threat of interception by Japanese forces, they were ordered to take their strategically valuable aircraft on a globe-girdling, 31,500 mile, six-week odyssey, heading westward mostly across territory that had never been flown over before by such a large commercial aircraft. With no suitable navigation charts, no certainty of obtaining fuel or servicing, and under a total veil of secrecy and radio blackout, they threaded their way across the war zones of the Far East, the Middle East, Africa, the South Atlantic, Brazil, and the Caribbean, to bring their aircraft home safely to New York. This is the story of that historic flight as related to me in person by Captain Robert Ford. Escape of the Pacific Clipper by George L. Flynn The Escape of Pan Am's Pacific Clipper on its maiden voyage is a true story of adventure and suspense. In 1941, the Pacific Clipper was a technological marvel and the finest commercial plane in the air. Not only did Japan and Germany seek the capture of such desirable prize, but our Allies and friends looked for ways of laying claim to her. Trapped in New Zealand after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, with all their Pacific bases under attack or captured, the valiant crew of eleven men challenged the Imperial Japanese navy, 30,000 miles of uncharted waters, and the German Luftwaffe to try for a safe landing in America. With courage and skill, the crew of the Pacific Clipper eluded the pursuing Japanese through Australia, Indonesia, Ceylon, and India. In Iran, the Germans took up the chase through Egypt, the Congo, and Brazil. After a final stop at Trinidad, the heroic crew brought the Clipper home to New York and the final showdown. Lead by Captain Robert Ford, the Pacific Clipper and its crew flew across continents landing on lakes and rivers that had never seen a flying boat. Without arms, money or proper maintenance facilities, and under strict radio silence, they succeeded where most would have given up or failed. Their gripping tale and magnificent odyssey is captured by George Flynn and illustrated with maps, schematics, and technical data on the revolutionary monowing seaplane. === Doug wrote: If you're interested in fiction about some of this, I highly recommend _The Lost Flying Boat_ by Alan Sillitoe. This is fiction, but as a former radio operator himself, and a fine writer, he communicates the magic of Morse very nicely. ___ 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] Puffing to keep up with the Nanofarads...
That's why it was named **after** Hertz. On Dec 16, 2004, at 6:47 PM, Kurt Cramer wrote: Mr. Hertz called them cycles !!! 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 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
