[Elecraft] 255 with K2
255 countries with the K2, DXCC on 10 through 40, 38 on 80, a dozen including intercontinental on 160... many of them were during the sunspot peak in 2000 which does make it easier! I think W9KNI's efforts are quite a bit higher. Mojo to all ! and 72, Fred KT5X K2 # 700 aka W5YA on QRP ___ 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: K2/100 with Options
Cleaning house. Selling my K2/100 SN 3525 with the following options: KSB2, K160RX, KDSP2, KAT2 in QRP lid, KIO2 in QRP lid, MH2 Heil Mike. Includes the QRP cover. $1200 shipped to you. Please contact me off list or at (979) 265-8078. This rig is in perfect condition, the KPA 100 has the shield upgrade. The keying mod is also installed. The rig runs full 100 watts and the SSB audio is perfect. All filters have been set with Sprctrogram. No scratches or dings at all. Only problem is neither KIO2 will communicate with my computer. Probably a minor fix. A great deal for someone wanting a very well built K2/100 with options. Let me know if you are interested. Paul Webb, K5HKX Benton Webb [EMAIL PROTECTED] EarthLink Revolves Around You. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] FW: FS: K2/100 with Options
I think my first listing was sent with HTML. This is a text listing. Thanks. Benton Webb [EMAIL PROTECTED] EarthLink Revolves Around You. [Original Message] From: Benton Webb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: 2/24/2005 9:33:09 AM Subject: FS: K2/100 with Options Cleaning house. Selling my K2/100 SN 3525 with the following options: KSB2, K160RX, KDSP2, KAT2 in QRP lid, KIO2 in QRP lid, MH2 Heil Mike. Includes the QRP cover. $1200 shipped to you. Please contact me off list or at (979) 265-8078. This rig is in perfect condition, the KPA 100 has the shield upgrade. The keying mod is also installed. The rig runs full 100 watts and the SSB audio is perfect. All filters have been set with Sprctrogram. No scratches or dings at all. Only problem is neither KIO2 will communicate with my computer. Probably a minor fix. A great deal for someone wanting a very well built K2/100 with options. Let me know if you are interested. Paul Webb, K5HKX Benton Webb [EMAIL PROTECTED] EarthLink Revolves Around You. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] WTB 2 Band Board for K1
Good Morning Elecrafters Want to find a two band board for the K1. If it has 80 on it now, great. Idea is to make a 80 and 160 meter module. 73 Bob W7AVK ___ 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] ECN30 - Tonight
I'll be looking for your check in tonight at z and 0200z (we might still be running at 0100z if there's enough activity to keep us busy). Our goal is to see how well 30m works - and if possible, to exchange some S/N's for the Elecraft Awards. I've tried to run some antenna and propagation analysis, and things will start shutting down for me toward the east around 0200z... you can look at some VOACAP images I produced here... http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/aa0ni/album?.dir=/df55.src=ph.tok=phkwLlCB7uxCNSF [purple = s1, blue = s3, green = s5, yellow = s7] I will probably need someone in the Rockies to act as a relay westward, as well as someone in the Ohio Valley eastward (10W isn't exactly QRO). My K2 only goes down to 9 wpm... so I'll try to QRS at 9-10 wpm tonight ... and next week we'll go a little faster. Don't forget your Q-signals... (yes - these are a little twisted from their NTS roots) QNI : I want to check in QNS callsigns : The following stations are checked-in callsigns QSP callsign : I am relaying for callsign / Will you relay for callsign? QRU : I don't want to contact anyone QTC callsign : I want to contact callsign / Do you want to contact anyone? QNX : I want to check out QNO callsign : callsign has checked out QNF : The net is free First, we'll try to quickly gather all of the QNI. When you check in - I'll need your name and state/province/country. If you want to exchange RST with me, that would be fine - it helps me know how well I'm getting out, and I will return the favor. Then I will announce who is on the list (QNS). For those interested - we will try to make one round through the list to let you contact one other station checked into ECN to exchange S/N, rig, etc. When it is your turn - you can do one of the following: - | |If you want to contact someone, signify QTC callsign - and then start calling |them. If the contact isn't succesful after 3 repeats on either side, we'll move | to the next call on the list. | |If you want to just let anyone call you - send QTC ANY, and you can work your |way through whoever decides to chime in. | |If you don't want to call anyone, you can send QRU. | |If you want to leave the net, you can send QNX. | - If all of that goes smoothly one time through the list, and my brain is not completely frazzled ... we'll try it again. 8-D - Looking forward to a great time this evening! - Daniel / AA0NI Oklahoma City ___ 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] ECN30 - Tonight
Oh yeah - and we'll be on 10115 +/- 2 kHz at z and 0200z. 73, Daniel / AA0NI Oklahoma City ___ 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] Strange IF Overload problem with XV50
Hi Elecrafters, just finished my XV50 and hooked everything up with my K2. So far all is fine, but I have a strange problem with the XV50: I have set the t-r time to 0.05 s (semi break-in) and every now and then the XV50 goes into IF overload condition (all LEDs flashing). As I couldn't believe my K2 would do hot switching I set K2 in TEST mode (no output power) ... AND ... with 0.0 mW my XV50 still goes into IF overload condition. This doesn't happen regularly, but it does happen too often to ignore. Of course I could go to longer t-r times and forget about listen between the letters, but I don't believe my XV50 does behave normal. Did anyone else here notice this? PS: Of course 8R is set to hold, keying speed around 20 WpM, but the speed doesn't seem to have any effect. VY 73 de Marcus, DL1EKC ___ 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] K2/100 Has Been Sold
Gentlemen, The K2/100 with options has been sold. Thanks to all who inquired about the radio. Best 73, Paul Webb K5HKX Benton Webb [EMAIL PROTECTED] EarthLink Revolves Around You. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Pulpit Rock
Just for the record, everyone. I heard Ed on 40M CW from the Rock but he was Q1 to occasionally Q2, so I couldn't work him. I did, however, hear EVERYBODY else talking to him very well! Oh well, next time ;-) Vin KR2F Mount Tremper, NY ___ 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 Feb 24-Mar31, 2005
~~ N2CQ QRP CONTEST CALENDAR February 24- March 31, 2005 ~~ 40 METER FOXHUNT - Each Friday, 0200z to 0359z (Thurs 9 PM to 11 PM EST) (Ends Mar 18, 0359z) Info: http://www.cqc.org/fox/index.htm Truffle Hunt - 30 min before Fox Hunt Info: http://fpqrp.com ~~ CQ WW 160-Meter DX Contest (SSB) ... QRP Category Feb 26, z to Feb 27, 2359z Rules: http://www.cq-amateur-radio.com/awards.html ~~ UBA DX Contest - Belgium (CW) ... QRP Category Feb 26, 1300z to Feb 27, 1300z Rules: http://www.uba.be/en.html ~~ High Speed CW Club Contest ... QRP Category Feb 27, 0900z to 1100z and 1500z to 1700z Rules: http://www.morsecode.dutch.nl/hscc.html ~~ North Carolina QSO Party (CW/SSB) ... QRP Category Feb 27, 1700z to Feb 28, 0300z http://www.w4nc.com/pages/6/index.htm ~~ ARRL International DX Contest (SSB) ... QRP Category Mar 5, z to Mar 6, 2400z Rules: http://www.arrl.org/contests/calendar.html?year=2005 ~~ Wake-Up! QRP Sprint (CW) *** QRP Contest *** Mar 5, 0400z to 0600z Rules: http://ruqrp.narod.ru/index_e.html ~~ Adventure Radio Society - Spartan Sprint (CW) ... QRP Contest! Mar 8, 0200z to 0400z (First Monday 9 PM EST) Rules: http://www.arsqrp.com/ ~~ Pesky Texan Armadillo Chase (CW) *** QRP Contest *** Mar 10, 0200z to 0400z Rules: http://www.w5nc.org/ptac/default.htm ~~ Oklahoma QSO Party (CW/Digital/Phone) ... QRP Category Mar 12, 1400z to Mar 13, 0200z and Mar 13, 1400z to Mar 13, 2000z Rules: http://okdxa.org ~~ AGCW QRP Contest (CW) ... QRP/QRPp Category Mar 12, 1400z to 2000z Rules: http://www.agcw.de/english/contest/agcw_qrp_e.htm ~~ Elecraft QSO Party (CW/SSB) ...QRP Category Mar 12, 1500z to Mar 13, 1500z Rules: http://www.elecraft.com ~~ Second Class Operator's Club Marathon Sprint (CW) .. QRP Contest! Mar 12, 1800z to 2400z Rules: http://www.qsl.net/soc/contests.htm ~~ North American Sprint (RTTY) ... QRP Category Mar 13, z to 0400z Rules: http://www.ncjweb.com/sprintrules.php ~~ UBA (Belgian) Spring Contest (CW-80m) ... QRP Category Mar 13, 0700z to 1100z Rules: http://www.uba.be/hf_contests/rules_en.html# ~~ Wisconsin QSO Party (CW/SSB)...QRP Category Mar 13, 1800z to Mar 14, 0100z Rules: http://www.warac.org/index.htm ~~ 40 METER FOXHUNT - Each Friday, 0200z to 0359z Ends Mar 18, 0359z ~~ Ten-Ten Mobile QSO Party (CW/SSB) ... QRP Category Mar 19, 0001z to 2359z Rules: http://www.ten-ten.org/calendar.html ~~ Russian DX Contest (SSB/CW) ... QRP Category Mar 19, 1200z to Mar 20, 1200z Rules: http://www.rdxc.org/rulesg.asp ~~ Virginia QSO Party (CW/SSB/Dig) ... QRP Category Mar 19, 1800z to Mar 21, 0200z Rules: http://www.qsl.net/sterling/VA_QSO_Party/2005_VQP_Rules.html ~~ Run For The Bacon (CW) *** QRP Contest *** Mar 21, 0100z to 0300z Rules: http://fpqrp.com ~~ CQ World-Wide WPX Contest (SSB) ... QRP Category Mar 26, z to Mar 27, 2359z Rules: http://www.cq-amateur-radio.com/awards.html ~~ Spring QRP Homebrewer Sprint (CW/PSK31) ... QRP Contest Mar 28, z to 0400z (Sunday Mar 27, 7PM to 11PM EST) Rules: http://www.njqrp.org/data/qrphomebrewersprint.html ~~ Low Power Spring Sprint (CW) ... QRP Category Mar 28, 1400z to 2000z Rules: http://www.sk3bg.se/contest/lpsprspr.htm ~~ QRP BARBERSHOP QUARTET CONTEST (CW QRP)... QRP Contest! Mar 30, 9PM to 11PM EST Rules: http://www.io.com/~n5fc/barbershop_contest.htm
[Elecraft] ECN/30 - Success!? (I think)
Well - if you never have any goals to aim for, you won't know if you got them.
First of all - hats off to Kevin/KD5ONS who does this every week for you guys.
Being NCS is fun - but it also can be complicated - as I can see by trying to
get through all my chicken scratches.
For those who weren't able to join us - it started promptly at z and came
to an end around 0030-0040z.
I count 10 check ins - I have info on some, but not all (if it's in brackets -
it's from QRZ.com) - and your RST is in braces.
K6DGW [CA] [FRED] {didn't look sri}
W6UR [CA] LOU {599}
NY2LJ [NY] [LONNIE] {549}
N4GE TN JERRY K2 #1054 {579}
K2HYD VA RAY {339}
W7WEL ID BILL K2 #4001 {569}
W4FOA GA TONY {589}
WA5ZNU CA LEIGH {339}
K6FM OR JAN {589}
W1TF [GA] [RALPH] {589}
Many thanks to all of you taking the time to jump in there.
Lessons learned include:
- 30m is a great band - and was especially cooperative today - can't wait to
try it again (maybe for those who are too close for 30, we can try 40m at
0100z?)
- 10 wpm was probably overkill - I think many folks were patient with me even
though it probably wasn't necessary - unless someone specifically requests it,
or checks in with QRS, I'll be at 13-15 wpm.
- I made an assumption (bad idea) that some folks might want to exchange S/N's
- I'm going to ask you to send QTC when you check in if you want to exchange
S/N's (e.g. DE AA0NI DAN OK QNI QTC K)
- We're going to have to work at making QNI easier - what I need to have you do
when you are checking in after I call QNI? is to send your suffix. I'll respond
with your suffix, and you can send your QNI info.
For example...
==
NCS: ECN QNI? DE AA0NI K
YOU: XYZ
NCS: XYZ
YOU: DE K2XYZ JOE NY QNI QNX GE K {Joe wants out early, so he signed QNX}
NCS: TU JOE 73 = ECN QNI? K
YOU: FA
NCS: FA
YOU: DE W6FA BILL CA QNI QTC K
NCS: TU BILL PSE [AS] ECN QNI? DE AA0NI K {Bill wants to exchange S/N - QTC}
...
- Don't try to keep your list on the same page you are trying to copy by hand -
it makes for poor organization
Well - that's all for now. Thanks again - and we'll be back on in about an hour
to try it some more (10115 +/-2 at 0200z).
73,
Daniel / AA0NI
Oklahoma City
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Re: [Elecraft] Strange IF Overload problem with XV50
Hi Marcus, The XV50 is relay T/R switched and like most transverters can not handle a T/R setting that allows hearing between letters at 20 WPM. I suggest setting the K2 T/R time a little longer. 73, Eric WA6HHQ Marcus Busch [DL1EKC] wrote: Hi Elecrafters, just finished my XV50 and hooked everything up with my K2. So far all is fine, but I have a strange problem with the XV50: I have set the t-r time to 0.05 s (semi break-in) and every now and then the XV50 goes into IF overload condition (all LEDs flashing). As I couldn't believe my K2 would do hot switching I set K2 in TEST mode (no output power) ... AND ... with 0.0 mW my XV50 still goes into IF overload condition. This doesn't happen regularly, but it does happen too often to ignore. Of course I could go to longer t-r times and forget about listen between the letters, but I don't believe my XV50 does behave normal. Did anyone else here notice this? PS: Of course 8R is set to hold, keying speed around 20 WpM, but the speed doesn't seem to have any effect. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] ECN/30 - Success!? (I think)
Dan, Nice Job! I was happy to find you right on frequency and right at the top of the hour. You were RST 439 here in Brooklyn but you were slow enough and gave enough repeats that I was able to figure out what was going on just about all the time. It was fun to check into my first Elecraft-centric event. Ran at 10 watts (about twice normal) and had better results than I hoped for. All the rigs I heard sounded great. The receiver on the K2 blows my 'regular' xcvr away. Now I'll have to rearrange the shack! I'm usually not home until about 0130Z, but worked from home today and was glad to be able to participate. Keep up the good work and HOPE CU AGN. 73, Lonnie NY2LJ K2 # 3073 ___ 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 Elecraft product to be shown at RadioFest on Saturday
Oh dog gone it I hate havin' to wait! 73 Trev - K6ESE - Original Message - From: wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: QRP-L [EMAIL PROTECTED]; HF Pack Pack [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 6:29 PM Subject: [Elecraft] New Elecraft product to be shown at RadioFest on Saturday If you're within driving range of Monterey, CA, on Saturday, please stop by RadioFest. We'll have a new product with us at the show that will be of interest to QRPers, HF Pack ops, or anyone who has an HF to 6-m rig in the 0.5 to 20-watt class. The product will be announced and described in detail next week. RadioFest is an annual event. There will be interesting presentations, exhibitors, and a flea market. I'll be doing a talk at 9 AM, and we'll have all of our products at our booth. For further info, see: www.radiofest.org 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/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] ECN30 - Tonight
Hi Leigh, Wow - your sample script is quite efficient. I like it, and will try to use it... but for starting out, I was just hoping to take check ins by their full callsign, and then if anyone NEEDED to interject something (i.e. they were relaying someone in, or they needed to check out and it wasn't their turn) that they could send their suffix (e.g. NI) in between transmissions. I am realizing more that I am not very literate when it comes to true formal net protocol. Many who want to check in are just looking for an opportunity to get their names on the list and make sure their radio is still working, or their new antenna is doing a good job, and possibly contact other Elecrafters (i.e. have fun)... so if I'm going overboard on trying to over formalize the net, let me know (I'm trying to find a happy balance between order and fun). I started to work on a sample script in a response - but after seeing how efficient the one you submitted - I can't produce what I was thinking without incorporating the much more efficient model (which would really help at 9-10 wpm). If you feel comfortable with that format and would like to use it, let me know, and I'll see if I can request folks use it next week. In the mean time, I'll take check ins anyway they come (full callsign, or suffix). So - to summarize - if you want to check in - I'll need your callsign. If all I hear is a 'Z', then I'll send a 'Z' back, and you can give your full call, name, and SPC. Thanks for the question, and I hope I've clarified it to your liking. - Daniel / AA0NI Oklahoma City p.s. The section in your script about QTC? was pretty much how I envisioned it. --- Leigh L Klotz, Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Daniel, I'm all confused. Is it like this? A sample script would help me understand the protocol. QMN has a sample net in their page. Here's my guess. 73, Leigh WA5ZNU. NC: CQ CQ CQ ECN DE AA0NI QNI K ME: Z OM: Q NC: Q OM: DE XE6QRO JOE MX K NC: R XE6QRO AS CQ ECN DE AA0NI QNI K ME: Z OM: N OM: H NC: N OM: DE N6KR WAYNE CA K NC: R N6KR AS H OM: DE WA6HHP ERIC CA K NC: R WA6HHP AS CQ ECN DE AA0NI QNI K ME: Z NC: Z ME: DE WA5ZNU LEIGH CA K NC: R WA5ZNU AS CQ ECN DE AA0NI QNI K ... NC: QNS XE6QRO N6KR WA6HHP WA5ZNU ... AS NC: XE6QRO QTC? K OM: DE XE6QRO QRU K NC: R N6KR QTC? K ... Don't forget your Q-signals... (yes - these are a little twisted from their NTS roots) QNI : I want to check in QNS callsigns : The following stations are checked-in callsigns QSP callsign : I am relaying for callsign / Will you relay for callsign? QRU : I don't want to contact anyone QTC callsign : I want to contact callsign / Do you want to contact anyone? QNX : I want to check out QNO callsign : callsign has checked out QNF : The net is free First, we'll try to quickly gather all of the QNI. When you check in - I'll need your name and state/province/country. If you want to exchange RST with me, that would be fine - it helps me know how well I'm getting out, and I will return the favor. Then I will announce who is on the list (QNS). For those interested - we will try to make one round through the list to let you contact one other station checked into ECN to exchange S/N, rig, etc. When it is your turn - you can do one of the following: - | |If you want to contact someone, signify QTC callsign - and then start calling |them. If the contact isn't succesful after 3 repeats on either side, we'll move | to the next call on the list. | |If you want to just let anyone call you - send QTC ANY, and you can work your |way through whoever decides to chime in. | |If you don't want to call anyone, you can send QRU. | |If you want to leave the net, you can send QNX. | - If all of that goes smoothly one time through the list, and my brain is not completely frazzled ... we'll try it again. 8-D - Looking forward to a great time this evening! - Daniel / AA0NI Oklahoma City ___ 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
