[Elecraft] Passed the smoke test
K2-4884 passed alignment test part 1 tonight! My 17 year old daughter (KE7DOD) and I are having a blast putting this kit together. Now if only I can get her to wind toroids I'd be set. ;) 73's Robert KD7YDW __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.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] Re Elecraft Net Report for April 24-25, 2005
Hi Kevin ! Just for information and if u want to QSP Tom, I heard him 549 on 7045.3 at 0200 z this morning. I called till 0227 z bnut to no results ??!! - I will try next time on 10107.2 and 14050 may be I may get throught !! Best 72 from Bob/F5UL By the way it's K2 4498 ! ___ 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] Re Elecraft Net Report for April 24-25, 2005
Hi Bob, Strange skip on at 0200Z this morning. I had two receivers tuning between 7035 and 7050 and all I heard were East Coast USA, K8, a VE3X? (on 7045), Central America and Martinique, Eastern Europe,Italy and some RTTY,but not you !!! Wish I had. Saturday / Sunday 40m was hot here. 73, Geoff GM4ESD - Original Message - From: F5UL [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 10:18 AM, Subject: [Elecraft] Re Elecraft Net Report for April 24-25, 2005 Hi Kevin ! Just for information and if u want to QSP Tom, I heard him 549 on 7045.3 at 0200 z this morning. I called till 0227 z bnut to no results ??!! - I will try next time on 10107.2 and 14050 may be I may get throught !! Best 72 from Bob/F5UL By the way it's K2 4498 ! ___ 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] G - You following this?
Gary: You following this thread? This is the second (NOT counting NN0B's) problem which may be related to KPA100 parasitics. Tom __ Hi Rob, Your problem sound a bit different. What was happening on quite a few earlier KPA100's was the diodes in the switching circuit were providing enough capacitance to cause a tuned circuit with RFC3 and that circuit would break into oscillation and modulate the carrier with a spurious signal. The resulting signal then had nasty sidebands and I used to get accused of Splatter. It used to occur at powers above about 80w. mainly. The fix was to dampen RFC3 with a 1k resistor as well as a resistor change in the high voltage bias supply to make sure the HV supply didn't drop too low on demand. The changes are outlined in the K2/100 Manual ( Appendix G) ERRATA rev. C-3, December 14, 2004. ( steps 1 and 3 ) which is obtainable off the Elecraft Web site. Hope this helps? Cheers...Ron ZL1TW At 07:20 AM 4/24/2005 -0700, you wrote: What are the symptoms of the oscillation? My KPA100 sometimes loses connectivity with the K2 and the communications between them is lost. Only fix is to power them both down. Don't know where to start looking for the problem. RFI? -rob N7QT - Original Message - From: Ron ZL1TW [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2005 4:15 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Re: KPA100 question Hi, Just my 2c worth..in the days before the stray oscillation that occurred in *some* KPA100's was found and a fix presented, I was advised by Gary to try mounting my C83 on the *TOP* of the ends of the 1 and 3 winding of T2, and it is still there lying parallel with the PC board, so having it slightly off vertical in the suggested position shouldn't matter a fig I imagine. .snip snip. ___ 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] Re Elecraft Net Report for April 24-25, 2005
Bob: SO SORRY I missed hearing you! Will try to do a better job next week, Bob!!! I was running about 80W to a 80/40/30m fan dipole with it's apex at about 21m. But the times should have been 0300Z, I think. 73, Tom N0SS At 04:18 AM 4/25/05, F5UL wrote: Hi Kevin ! Just for information and if u want to QSP Tom, I heard him 549 on 7045.3 at 0200 z this morning. I called till 0227z but to no results ??!! - I will try next time on 10107.2 and 14050 may be I may get through!! Best 72 from Bob/F5UL By the way it's K2 4498 ! ___ 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 Awards ( DX Century Club etc.)
attn: Larry W2LJ, Award Administrator Eric WA6HHQ Wayne N6KR Gary Bartlett, VE1RGB received special mention in last weeks Canadian HF Radio Internet Bulletin along with a good plug for Elecraft. Refer to www.hfradio.net/bulletin/apr 2405n.html#bulletins (Issue #125 04/24/05 hfradio.net) Submitted for your information. Bob Abell VE3XM K2 S/N 02676 K2/100 S/N 04031 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Net Report for April 24-25, 2005
Hi Kevin, My K2 is S/N 4795 and I'm located in Tempe, AZ. Could just barely hear you at times on 20 and same on 40 at beginning of the net. I was able to copy you pretty well by the end of the net. 73, Dave N7AF ___ 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] Scanning without end, amen.
When I'm using my scan function on 40M, it just scans past stations that are S8-9, and keeps going. I've tried different filter settings, etc. What have I missed? LL/K3ESE __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KXAT1 with short whip antennas?
Martin, I understand that a whip attached directly to the BNC jacket of the KXAT1 could give mechanical frictions. The BNC is soldered directly onto the KXAT1 pcb without support of the enclosure and that makes it somewhat fragile. Have fun on the bike and 73 from bikeland nr. 1 : Netherlands ;) Dick/PA2DW Hi. I read the manual for the KXAT1 and the advice for antennas states that short whip antennas should only be used in emergencies. Text of the manual included below. This seems strange because when I read the HFPack yahoo group I can find lots of HAMs who are using the KX1/KXAT1 with various HF whips attached to bicycles with varying degrees of success. Any HF whip connected to a bicycle must be a short whip, probably loaded. Anyone have an opinion or personal experience who can shed some light? I'd like to fit the KX1 to my bike! Martin. Manual text: Backpacking Verticals: The KXAT1 may improve the match to a backpacking-style vertical. If the antenna has a loading coil, you should first adjust it for minimum SWR, since such antennas can be very narrow-banded. Set the ATU menu entry to CAL mode (bypass) for this purpose, then back to TUN mode to further match the antenna using the KXAT1 (if necessary). Whip Antennas: Short whip antennas connected directly to the KX1 may damage the antenna jack or PC board, and so should only be used in an emergency. They are also very poor radiators. Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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] When and where can we see pictures of new amp?
The QRO Gods are about to give you guys an early Xmas present, and you keep ripping up the corners of the package to see what's inside. Sit back, enjoy the anticipation and wait for Dayton. Eric KE6US -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Toby Deinhardt Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 9:16 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] When and where can we see pictures of new amp? or a kit for the $2800 expected price? $2800 for which configuration (i.e. 800W or 1500W) would also be of interest .. hi hi vy 73 de toby ___ 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] Scanning without end, amen.
-Original Message- When I'm using my scan function on 40M, it just scans past stations that are S8-9, and keeps going. I've tried different filter settings, etc. What have I missed? -- The latest firmware has two scan modes. The old one which scans silently and stops on each strong station, and the latest one which scans with the squelch open and does not stop on anything. I believe the last mode is entered by pressing the scan command for a longer time. Maybe that's the mode you are using? 73 Sverre LA3ZA http://www.qsl.net/la3za/ ___ 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] KXAT1 with short whip antennas?
Martin, The Maldol 20M whip is fine with a radial 10-16ft and a 1ft or so piece of bus wire clipped to the top with an alligator clip, at any angle. I worked Florida from Toronto on vacation twice with that antenna, acting on Wayne N6KR's lead. But on a bike you may want something better as you havbe the opportunity (and mechanical need) to hold something more substantial, such as a Hamstick or a CB whip. Watch the height regulations though! The ground will be different, especially on the low bands. Budd W3FF operates his Buddipole on a bike with great success and he uses an inductor in series with the ground to the bike frame on 60M. I have heard Budd work the south pole on it SSB! 73, Leigh. On Mon, 25 Apr 2005 8:20 am, Martin Gillen wrote: Hi. I read the manual for the KXAT1 and the advice for antennas states that short whip antennas should only be used in emergencies. ___ 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] When and where can we see pictures of new amp?
The subject title reminds me of something which happened to me yesterday. I went to visit a local new car agency to view vehicle colors actually on the vehicle. I had read the catalog and it was difficult for me to visualize. I told the salesperson the two colors I was interested in seeing. We went to the lot and I saw the first color. He then started to amble around so I asked him to tell me when he found the other color. His response was, Are you buying the book or the car? At that, my trip was immediately finished and I was out the door. Being a ham, appearance does mean something, and we are usually very interested in what is under the hood. Geoff, K6TFZ ___ 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 #4866 on the air
Had my first qso with the new rig last night. Worked like a champ! I'm a happy camper. No issues, alignment went exceptionally smooth. Nothing but good to say about the whole experience. In the for what it worth department, this is my second K2. Several radios later I finally decided that it was time to return to the fold. So I'm back! 72 - Scott N0AR Vadnais Heights, MN [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
RE: [Elecraft] When and where can we see pictures of new amp?
Well, if that is going to be the price, then they can count me out. I'll stick with my SB-200. Stan Rife W5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Toby Deinhardt Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 11:16 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] When and where can we see pictures of new amp? or a kit for the $2800 expected price? $2800 for which configuration (i.e. 800W or 1500W) would also be of interest ... hi hi vy 73 de toby ___ 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] variacs
Hi, A few months ago I let everyone know that I had some salvaged variacs in excellent condition - they were all snapped up. I now have some more available and want to give everyone on the reflector first choice before I try to sell them elsewhere. The specs are: Variac: Input: 120VAC, Freq 50/60 Hz, Phase 1 Output: 0-140VAC, Amps 15, KVA 2.1 Motor - Synchronous/Stepper 600 Oz In, 3.3 RPM, 120VAC, .3 Amp, 50/60 Hz Weight - 25lbs Geared for one minute end to end sweep of the variac. Can be used with the motor or disassembled and used separately. I can let these go for $50.00 + $25.00 for packing and shipping for a total of $75.00. If you are interested please contact me off the recorder ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Thanks for the bandwidth. Larry Ingram AG4NN K2 SN 2529 ___ 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: Elecraft items
I will pay for shipping and insurance on all items. All items are mint or as-new and about 2 months old. For the K1: $60 KFL1-2 board for 40/80 meters, new/unbuilt $44 KBT1 battery option, new/unbuilt For the K2: $160KAT2 tuner, assembled/tested $40 KNB2 noise blanker, assembled/tested $80 KAF2 audio filter clock, assembled/tested Other: $175Icom IC-2200 2 meter mobile $25 Radio Shack regulated power supply, 13.8 VDC, 3 amps $10 MFJ ClearTone speaker --Andrew, NV1B ___ 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] Scanning without end, amen.
--- Sverre Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The latest firmware has two scan modes. The old one which scans silently and stops on each strong station, and the latest one which scans with the squelch open and does not stop on anything. I believe the last mode is entered by pressing the scan command for a longer time. Maybe that's the mode you are using? AHA! The manual didn't spell it out enough for rtfm-impaired me, but that's just what was going on. D'oh! Thanks to all! LL/K3ESE __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KXAT1 with short whip antennas?
Hi, Paul. You may be right! I didn't think about the physical aspect of it. For bike mobile I would be mouting a whip behind me with coax running forward to the rig in a front basket, I wouldn't even have considered actually attaching a whip directly to such a tiny radio! Martin. --- Paul Bruneau [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Apr 25, 2005, at 11:18 AM, Martin Gillen wrote: Hi. I read the manual for the KXAT1 and the advice for antennas states that short whip antennas should only be used in emergencies. Text of the manual included below. the way I read it, the manual is concerned about the mechanical connection being physically damaged by the leverage of a whip being directly connected to it. Is that how you are reading it too? I'd love to do some bicycle operating myself, but I think I would not want to use the radio as the only anchor for such an antenna. Whip Antennas: Short whip antennas connected directly to the KX1 may damage the antenna jack or PC board, and so should only be used in an emergency. They are also very poor radiators. Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] VCO Oscillator Problems and T5
I recently posted a note regarding the fact that I was stuck on the VCO Oscillator Test (p.60) of my K2, #4856. Don, W3FPR gave me some good suggestions, but nothing seemed to fix the fact that I couldn't get the oscillator to oscillate. I replaced Q1 and Q2 and the JFET. Still no oscillation. Being an attorney, not an engineer, I figured I better bring in a specialist, so I turned everything over to Andy, WA3LTJ (MSEE and avid builder) to see if he could get things working. After eliminating all other possibilities, Andy looked carefully at T5, which turned out to be the problem. Page 54 of the manual tells you that windings 1-2 will look *similar* to Fig. 6-15. Page 55 says that windings 3-4 must be wound *exactly* like Fig. 6-16. Being an attorney, I read the manual carefully. I wound 1-2 *similar* to the picture and 3-4 *exactly* like the picture. Note the difference between *similar* and *exactly*. Here is where I went wrong: my T5 windings 1-2 were in the opposite direction as winding 3-4. If the directions of the two sets of windings are not the same, then the T5 connections are out of phase and the Oscillator will not oscillate. After rewinding T5 so that both 1-2 and 3-4 are exactly as pictured in Fig. 6-16, everything is working great. Am I the only one who has had this problem? (Maybe I'm the only lawyer who has tried to build a K2). I think Elecraft should include an errata that says *both* windings of T5 must be look exactly as pictured, or at least make sure the windings start and end in the same directions. Jonathan Gottlieb WA3WDK ___ 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 12, Issue 30
I am interested in chatting with anyone using the Elecraft transverters with their K2100. I am asking in the context of: 1) From the person or person's that have them all. Plus, maybe others from SSB Electronics, or DEMI etc. 2) From looking at the K2 as only an I.F. albeit a 28 MHz I.F. 3) I in fact, to a large extent, am thinking of the transverters as I.F.'s at 144 MHz etc! Anybody out there playing in the same sand box? 73! de John WA6BFH ___ 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] VCO Oscillator Problems and T5
One of my fellow local hams is also building a K2 now. He got his before I ordered mine after we had discussed this for some time. I'm glad he ordered his first, because it was the kick in the butt that I needed to order mine! Anyway, I got off the ground running with assembling mine first, although he wasn't too far behind. When he got to the point where he started winding the torroids (and I was already done with mine) he asked me if it seemed to me like they were all being wound backwards. Well, for any of the inductors that are just inductors it doesn't matter as there isn't any phase relationship to this, just one goesinto and one goesouta lead. I guess he wound his backwards and crossed over the leads to fit into the hole pattern on the board. I did warn him to make sure that if he winds them backwards to do so consistently when winding the transformers for the exact reason that Jonathon found out! Also, even with winding exactly and similarly I still had to tweak the spacing of the windings slightly on T5 (I think it was) to get the upper and lower band edge voltages set correctly during one of the alignment steps. Glad you (and your MSEE friend) got it figured out! Mark, NK8Q K2 4786 From: Gottlieb, Jonathan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Elecraft] VCO Oscillator Problems and T5 Here is where I went wrong: my T5 windings 1-2 were in the opposite direction as winding 3-4. If the directions of the two sets of windings are not the same, then the T5 connections are out of phase and the Oscillator will not oscillate. After rewinding T5 so that both 1-2 and 3-4 are exactly as pictured in Fig. 6-16, everything is working great. Am I the only one who has had this problem? ___ 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] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out
Anything over $1500/US and I'm afraid I will have to count myself out. Wonder what others think? Bill K3UJ ___ 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] KXAT1 with short whip antennas?
In-reply-to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, Ron. A very informative answer, thanks! I was thinking purely in terms of the electrical characteristics of the antenna when I read the manual, not the physical, because to me it was obvious that a whip should not be directly connected to the KX1. Makes much more sense now! Thanks, Martin. Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out
On Mon, 25 Apr 2005 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anything over $1500/US and I'm afraid I will have to count myself out. Wonder what others think? I've priced the transistors and I've priced power supplies. I don't think this amp will be cheap, which is why I keep looking for a used SB220. -- Hisashi T Fujinaka - [EMAIL PROTECTED] BSEE(6/86) + BSChem(3/95) + BAEnglish(8/95) + MSCS(8/03) + $2.50 = latte ___ 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] VCO Oscillator Problems and T5
snip (Maybe I'm the only lawyer who has tried to build a K2). /snip Your lawyer comment makes me think of a funny story from the 1990's. Yes, lawyers _ARE_ different. We sell software, and there is a license agreement. It's about 3,000 words, and contains the phrase on your own data (among the other 2,996 words). One customer, who was a service bureau (operates on other people's data) had a problem with that phrase. Their lawyer sent a suggested addendum to our license containing about 2,000 words listing and defining the owners of the data on which our product could be used under that license. I studied the document at length, and it appeared to express things fairly, but something just didn't sit right. So, I called her on the phone and suggested we strike the four offensive words and run the license agreement without her additions. She said, That's exactly what we want. I just never thought of that! Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 ___ 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] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out
I thought this amp was going to be spendy. You are near the range where my estimates begin. I figured on $3k+ if not more. The legal limit linear may be over $5k so I would have to mortgage the house! Kevin. KD5ONS On Mon, 25 Apr 2005 11:50:12 -0700 (PDT), Hisashi T Fujinaka [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 25 Apr 2005 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anything over $1500/US and I'm afraid I will have to count myself out. Wonder what others think? I've priced the transistors and I've priced power supplies. I don't think this amp will be cheap, which is why I keep looking for a used SB220. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.10.2 - Release Date: 4/21/2005 ___ 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] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out
Who could ever need more than 640K (5 watts)? Bill Gates snip I figured on $3k+ if not more. The legal limit linear may be over $5k so I would have to mortgage the house! /snip ___ 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] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out
Well, it all depends what you get. Without seeing it and/or seeing the specs it is somewhat difficult to make a statement about the amp. If it's auto everything in a tiny lightweight package with 1500W out on SSB and CW I might start drooling even before I get to Dayton. Does it cover 160-10 or 160-6M? Will it keep my coffee hot if I put the cup on the heat sink? Does it have a remote control head so I can put the amp in the basement and not have the heat and noise of an amp in the shack (One nice advantage of my 2000A)? How is the QSK in it? What power out with continuous modes? Does it switch bands automatically when changing bands with your transceiver, whether a K2 or other brand without having to send a dit? What kind of SWR will it handle? So, it sure seems premature to make a decision on the amp. That's what I think. N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 2:41 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out Anything over $1500/US and I'm afraid I will have to count myself out. Wonder what others think? Bill K3UJ ___ 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] Mic connector part number
Hi all. Does anyone have a part number for the 8 pin mic plug (part that goes on the mic cable) preferably from Mouser? 73 Ken WB2ART ___ 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] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anything over $1500/US and I'm afraid I will have to count myself out. Wonder what others think? You need to consider what it is competing with. Sure you can get an SB220 for about $450 -- but this amp: 1) Is fully automatically tuned and bandswitched. It's able to get band info from Yaesu, Kenwood, Icom, and Elecraft (K2) exciters as well as determine frequency with an internal counter; 2) Has silent full QSK; 3) Weighs only 16 lb; 4) Includes an autotuner with memories; 5) Is instant-on; 6) Is overdesigned and Elecraft quality; 7) May include the 6 meter band. 8) Is all solid-state with appropriate protective circuitry. Yaesu has an amplifier which almost meets these specs and lists for $3995. -- 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] Premature Emails on the Amp $$$
yes you are right we should wait for Eric and Wayne to talk first but it is hard to wait - Original Message - From: Lee Buller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 4:37 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Premature Emails on the Amp $$$ Gosh fellows Lets stop talking about the price. It seems that we are jumping to a lot of conclusions here. Remember, the guys at Aptos are reading on this and we need to give them the benefit of the doubt. There are 26 days to Dayton Lee - K0WA Common sense is in short supply - get some and use it. If you can't find any common sense, ask somebody who owns some. - Lee Buller ___ 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] Re: Re Elecraft Net Report for April 24-25, 2005
Howdy Bob, Thank you for trying. I have another op from Scotland who keeps trying but just can't quite make it in. One of these days we may get some relays from the East Coast into the heartland and thence to the West Coast. But you were hearing Tom direct. Fine business. Today, at 1600z, my sked into Oklahoma was very good. After the first 15 minutes or so the band got very stong with only slight QSB. The noise level had dropped from last week so it was easy copy. Thus my CW mentor sped up! But this is his nature. He wants me to break through into a bit faster realm. The Elecraft Net is on 7045 and 14050 kHz each Sunday. We never did try 30 meters but will try 80 meters if my employment situation ever stabilizes. I have loop on the roof which is in need of some rope. If I have to move across the country for a job it makes no sense to put it up just to take it down a few weeks later. But the low take off angle just may help work across the Atlantic Ocean. One day I hope to put K2 #4498 into the log. Kevin. KD5ONS On Mon, 25 Apr 2005 11:18:42 +0200, F5UL [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Kevin ! Just for information and if u want to QSP Tom, I heard him 549 on 7045.3 at 0200 z this morning. I called till 0227 z bnut to no results ??!! - I will try next time on 10107.2 and 14050 may be I may get throught !! Best 72 from Bob/F5UL By the way it's K2 4498 ! -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.10.2 - Release Date: 4/21/2005 ___ 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] Premature Emails on the Amp $$$
Normally Elecraft announces a product and then is open for comments and questions. This time the product has been announced and shown but we only get information from the folks who saw it at the hamfest. I wonder why they decided upon this route instead of the normal, full disclosure? Kevin. On Mon, 25 Apr 2005 16:41:16 -0400, David [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yes you are right we should wait for Eric and Wayne to talk first but it is hard to wait -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.10.2 - Release Date: 4/21/2005 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Premature Emails on the Amp $$$
What we have here is a case of over excited, premature amplification! HI HI Sorry - just had to do that... I tip my hat to the Elecraft folks. They have delivered nothing but stellar products, well engineered and fairly priced. I am anxious to see this amp. And will be at Dayton. I have a Ten Tec Hercules II now but would be glad to upgrade to something with a lot more features and capability. Let's give them a chance to finalize their product, specs, pricing, etc. But the price will most likely be up there pretty well from what I'm hearing in capability. I'm curious to see what they will have for a power supply. Charlie K0CKH ___ 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] Premature Emails on the Amp $$$
On Apr 25, 2005, at 4:37 PM, Lee Buller wrote: Gosh fellows Lets stop talking about the price. It seems that we are jumping to a lot of conclusions here. Remember, the guys at Aptos are reading on this and we need to give them the benefit of the doubt. Yes, I'm sure they are reading it, and I'm sure they are finding the different responses very useful information. They are big boys, I'm sure they can take the input that people have given so far without getting their feelings hurt. Signed, Strictly a QRPer with no dog in the fight ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Premature Emails on the Amp $$$
Being on e of the lucky folks that saw this jewel, I can say while it has indeed been shown (albeit to a select audience) it has not been announced. I haven't seen one email yet from our Buds in Aptos. When I saw it, Eric was looking for comment, input, and reaction. The unit was still being tested and evaluated, and his taget date was Dayton. Sounds like he's on track for that. Cut some slack guys. It will be worth the wait. I know...I know...it's tough. Chuck Bland - n6dbt Note Kevin Rock's stunning brilliance and Chuck's apt reply (gack!) To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject:Re: [Elecraft] Premature Emails on the Amp $$$ From: Kevin Rock [EMAIL PROTECTED] Organization: El Nath Company Date sent: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 13:49:12 -0700 Normally Elecraft announces a product and then is open for comments and questions. This time the product has been announced and shown but we only get information from the folks who saw it at the hamfest. I wonder why they decided upon this route instead of the normal, full disclosure? Kevin. On Mon, 25 Apr 2005 16:41:16 -0400, David [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yes you are right we should wait for Eric and Wayne to talk first but it is hard to wait -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.10.2 - Release Date: 4/21/2005 ___ 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] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out
Vic Rosenthal wrote: 3) Weighs only 16 lb; Typo, that should be 36 lbs. Sorry, too good to be true! -- 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] Mic connector part number
Thanks to all who responded. The stupid thing about all this, was there was an 8 pin mic connector staring up at me, when I went downstairs to the basement workshop. Just have to stop jumping the gun. 73 Ken WB2ART ___ 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] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out
Anything over $1500/US and I'm afraid I will have to count myself out. Wonder what others think? My other hobby is flying my Beech Baron light twin airplane. The numbers you guys are tossing around sound like cheap entertainment by comparison. :-) Craig ___ 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] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out
I don't think the Elecraft amp is targetting the budget end of the market. You can't do that with a solid state amp - tubes are still a decidedly cheaper way to go high power. This amp is really two separate products - a very light, yet high quality expedition amp and a state-of-the-art, full power, fully automated home station amp capable of SO2R1A. (That's running two transceivers with a single, time-shared amp.) I believe it will be competing initially in a field of one in both categories. There are some lightweight amps out htere but they have awful reputations for reliability. And I know of nothing yet that has the bandswitching speed and flexibility to support SO2R with one amp. I don't know what the price will be, but you will have to divide it by two to figure the impact on a contester building an SO2R station. /Rick N6XI On 4/25/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anything over $1500/US and I'm afraid I will have to count myself out. Wonder what others think? ___ 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] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out
Whatever the price makes me glad I'm QRP I couldn't afford it at half or quarter the price! Hi! But for those in the need of such an item; I would suggest that if you have or need to buy one - Elecraft is definitely the way to go. That all said, I am saving to purchase the KPA100 someday. 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] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out
That's just about the ceiling I had in mind as well. And I would think that, for a kit, it should be considerably less. For the legal limit???maybe a little more, but not much more. Stan Rife W5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 1:41 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out Anything over $1500/US and I'm afraid I will have to count myself out. Wonder what others think? Bill K3UJ ___ 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] Premature Emails on the Amp $$$
Hmm the way I see it is I don't need a amp. If I can't make a contact with 5 watts then I don't need to be on the air. hi hi Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota ___ 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] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out
My idea of spendy IS 1500 bucks. 10,500 bucks for a radio is pure H S... I think the whole amateur market is getting out of hand. But that is just my opinion. Stan Rife W5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kevin Rock Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 2:13 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out I thought this amp was going to be spendy. You are near the range where my estimates begin. I figured on $3k+ if not more. The legal limit linear may be over $5k so I would have to mortgage the house! Kevin. KD5ONS ___ 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] variacs
Hello Larry! I am very interested in one if you have any left. DO you accept paypal? tnx es 73, Lyle KK7P On Mon, 25 Apr 2005 13:00:24 -0400 L. D. Ingram [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, A few months ago I let everyone know that I had some salvaged variacs in excellent condition - they were all snapped up. I now have some more available and want to give everyone on the reflector first choice before I try to sell them elsewhere. The specs are: Variac: Input: 120VAC, Freq 50/60 Hz, Phase 1 Output: 0-140VAC, Amps 15, KVA 2.1 Motor - Synchronous/Stepper 600 Oz In, 3.3 RPM, 120VAC, .3 Amp, 50/60 Hz Weight - 25lbs Geared for one minute end to end sweep of the variac. Can be used with the motor or disassembled and used separately. I can let these go for $50.00 + $25.00 for packing and shipping for a total of $75.00. If you are interested please contact me off the recorder ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Thanks for the bandwidth. Larry Ingram AG4NN K2 SN 2529 ___ 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] requested v. actual power out
On 30-80m, with the power set to 5W, I'm getting 6-7W, even with the KAT2 installed. These are the kinds of readings I saw prior to installing the tuner, and I was hoping the ATU would normalize that. The power out on the higher bands ranges from 5 - 5.5 W or so. On a borrowed K2, for which I built and installed an ATU, the power out was typically within 0.1W of the requested power. Maybe related to this, maybe not, is that during CALn, the lowest value I could ever get was 007. LL/ K3ESE K2 #4442 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out
Agreed. I would like to see a complete tech spec not just a sales spec, and have a look inside the amp, before smiling at the bank -and you know who. Geoff, GM4ESD - Original Message - From: N2TK, Tony [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft (E-mail) elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 9:03 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out Well, it all depends what you get. Without seeing it and/or seeing the specs it is somewhat difficult to make a statement about the amp. If it's auto everything in a tiny lightweight package with 1500W out on SSB and CW I might start drooling even before I get to Dayton. Does it cover 160-10 or 160-6M? Will it keep my coffee hot if I put the cup on the heat sink? Does it have a remote control head so I can put the amp in the basement and not have the heat and noise of an amp in the shack (One nice advantage of my 2000A)? How is the QSK in it? What power out with continuous modes? Does it switch bands automatically when changing bands with your transceiver, whether a K2 or other brand without having to send a dit? What kind of SWR will it handle? So, it sure seems premature to make a decision on the amp. That's what I think. N2TK, Tony ___ 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] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out
In a message dated 4/25/05 7:29:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think the whole amateur market is getting out of hand. But that is just my opinion. Well, take a look at what ham gear used to cost...and what the average person made an hour/week/month/year. IIRC, a Collins 75A-4 cost about $700 back 45 years ago - when a $5000/yr income meant a solid middle class life for a family of four. (And the 75A-4 is just a *receiver*!) 73 de Jim, N2EY ___ 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] Just a guess
This is just a guess, Occasionally on this list and others, some of the guys have mentioned a series of power transistors (Motorola comes to mind, but I'm not sure). The web site looks very inviting for those interested in QRO and a short discussion inevitably ensues. Also inevitably, some of the guys who have tried building these things warn about the absolutely terrible customer service problems they've experienced while trying to build one of these amps, and that sort of puts a damper on the whole thread. So, just as a guess, what we have is an interesting possibility for what looks like might be a good an amp, but with lousy customer service. And Elecraft, whose logo you see in the dictionary when you look up Customer Service. So my guess is that the Aptos connection has found something with pretty good potential and will add their word class customer service and have a pretty good amplifier. As for the price---where did these numbers come from anyway? Just guessing, Tom, WB2QDG K2 1103 (Happy with 5 watts) ___ 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 Amp??
Seeing all the discussion on the possible new amp, as in 800 watts or 1500 watts, $1500 or $2800... All I can say is, Sure hate to see so many going over to the Dark Side (QRO). What's next? A new Elecraft Echolink Computer? (Just kidding...sort of...) John W2AGN ___ 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] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out
Larry W2LJ wrote: That all said, I am saving to purchase the KPA100 someday. Cost is one of the biggest problems of going up in scale, and why, historically, legal limit powers were run only by a relatively small percentage of the Hams. The difference between 100 watts and 800 watts is virtually identical to the difference between 15 watts and 100 watts. More power = more flexibility under various conditions. But, like all else, it's a trade-off between what is practical and what fits the budget. 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] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out
$2800 (if that's a true figure) is quite inexpensive when you compare the KPA800 (if that's the correct model designator) with the closest competition on the market: the Icom PW-1 and the Yaesu Quadra. Both of those amps are solid state auto-tune and are rated at 1000 watts out on HF and 500 watts out on 6m. Both weigh in excess of 55 lbs including the built-in power supply. The KPA800 weighs 16 kg (35.5 lbs -- not 16 lbs as reported earlier on the list). The street price of a new PW-1 is $4600 and a new Quadra is $4000. The legal limit KPA1500 (if that's the correct model designator) would be in direct competition with the Alpha 87 and the Acom 2000 amps, which are both legal limit tube amps with auto-tune features and prices approaching $7000. To my knowledge, the KPA1500 would be the first legal limit solid state auto-tune HF amplifier to hit the market. IF YOU'RE IN THE MARKET FOR A QUALITY SOLID-STATE (or tube) HF AMP, you'll probably get more for less if you go with Elecraft. If you're not in the market for such an amplifier, don't flame the speculated price. What we have to do now is wait until Eric and/or Wayne gives further details about the amp on this reflector. 73, de Earl, K6SE ___ 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] Menu Switch Not Working
Menu Switch Not Working The menu switch is much worse. It is still intermittent, but mostly not working. I checked the circuit connections from the Menu button to U3 pin 6 (/BANK 1) and to U2 pin 6 (D7). All checked fine and I also checked connections at RP1, again fine. The XIT button works, all the other front panel switches seem to work OK, so does the RIT switch. I had an Electrical Engineer friend who is a ham go over this all with me this afternoon and he concurred that all seems as it should be, and at one time the menu switch worked, but all the rest of the time no effect. We connected the two appropriate poles of the switch, still no action on the circuit. Reheated all the pins on U2 and U3 I performed a hard reset by holding down the 4,5, 6 buttons at the same time when the power is turned on and no effect on the menu switch. Is it possible that I have a bad U2 or U3? I do not know what else to check suggestions? KI4HRN Allan Bacon [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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA800/1500 count me IN...
GOOD ENOUGH TO SEE AGAIN : Earl W Cunningham wrote: If you're not in the market for such an amplifier, don't flame the speculated price right on EARL. BILL ny9h. might be more fun ( productive) to speculate on the output devices ___ 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] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out
I sent this by mistake to Stan (W5EWA) when I meant to send it to the group. Sorry, Stan! -Original Message- I seem to recall when I was a youngun and first getting interested in amateur radio that everybody knew Collins was the Cadillac of rigs. I've never owned or operated one, nor do I have any first-hand knowledge of their quality or how much they cost. I therefore obtained the following cost info off the web. It seems that the Collins 75S-3C receiver cost about $750.00 in 1967. According to an inflation calculator I found, that's the equivalent of about $4200.00 today, and it's only a receiver. Should it then be a big surprise that the IC-7800 with its two independent receivers (and transmitter) costs $10K+? ...ducks as those who think it heretical to even compare the two begin to foam at the mouth De N3WZ - Jim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:elecraft- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stan Rife Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 7:03 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out My idea of spendy IS 1500 bucks. 10,500 bucks for a radio is pure H S... I think the whole amateur market is getting out of hand. But that is just my opinion. Stan Rife W5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kevin Rock Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 2:13 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out I thought this amp was going to be spendy. You are near the range where my estimates begin. I figured on $3k+ if not more. The legal limit linear may be over $5k so I would have to mortgage the house! Kevin. KD5ONS ___ 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] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out
In a message dated 4/25/2005 18:06:57 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The difference between 100 watts and 800 watts is virtually identical to the difference between 15 watts and 100 watts. No quite, but almost. It's 9 dB. That would make the difference between 15 watts and 120 watts. Geoff, K6TFZ ___ 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 Amp??
W2AGN wrote: All I can say is, Sure hate to see so many going over to the Dark Side... I'm sure they said that about the KSB2. :-) 73 de Maggie, K2 1641 (almost finished, some small bugs yet to squash) -- -/___. _)Margaret Stephanie Leber CCP, SCJP/The art of progress / /(, /| /| http://voicenet.com/~maggie SCWCD/ is to preserve order/ ---/ / | / | _ _ _` _ AOPA 925383/ amid change and to / --/ ) / |/ |_(_(_(_/_(_/__(__(/_ K3XS / preserve change amid/ -/ (_/ '.-/ .-/ARRL 39280 /order.-A.N.Whitehead/ /(_/_(_/___AMSAT 32844_/[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] (OT) Baking PC boards in the toaster oven...
Somebody on here (I think) posted about using a toaster oven to melt solder on a SMD PC board... How long and how hot? I imagine it must be 450+ (farenheit) Thanks! -- 72, Ron McDowell - W5RCM / ZS1MCD w5rcm at volente dot us Austin TX / Hermanus ZA ___ 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] KW Amp Prices
All of the current breed of KW solid state amps use 8 each MRF-150 Mosfets in the output stage. 1000 watts keydown output is the maximum you can squeeze out of those 8 transistors and still have a margin of safety. The least expensive of the lot is the new Tokyo Hypower HL2KFX at around $2600 plus $330 shipping. Its a bare bones KW amp at 54 lbs with its built in switching power supply. If you add a KW autotuner to the combination, the price starts to get up near the $4000 range. Very few in the hobby can afford it. So there is a very limited prospect for sales unless the price could be kept below 3K. Here is the web link for a very interesting amp. http://www.thp.co.jp/thp%20hp%20Eng/amateur_eng/hf_eng.htm#2kfx ___ 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) Baking PC boards in the toaster oven...
I know there was an article on Seattle Robotics Society's web page. I'll see if I can find it. Thanks for waiting. Here is the URL http://www.seattlerobotics.org/encoder/26/oven_art.htm In robotics we need to worry about our power consumption and about weight on board the robot. Much like QRP gear. Surface mount devices are a great way to save on both. They are also cheaper than through hole electronics. Even though my eyes are getting old and far sighted is not a good thing (as well as an astigmatism that is blinding) I find I can work with surface mount devices with out much difficulty. You need fairly steady hands and your normal size tip for soldering your Elecraft bits together. I do use a cake tin to keep from chasing after parts and for static discharge. As long as you stay away from coffee or Coke you're fine. The toaster oven just makes it easier to build one sided surface mount boards. Double sided boards get tricky because the parts keep melting off the down side ;) Hope this helps, Kevin. On Mon, 25 Apr 2005 23:13:05 -0500 (CDT), Ron McDowell - W5RCM / ZS1MCD [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Somebody on here (I think) posted about using a toaster oven to melt solder on a SMD PC board... How long and how hot? I imagine it must be 450+ (farenheit) Thanks! -- 72, Ron McDowell - W5RCM / ZS1MCD w5rcm at volente dot us Austin TX / Hermanus ZA -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.10.2 - Release Date: 4/21/2005 ___ 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] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out
-Original Message- AC7AC writes: The difference between 100 watts and 800 watts is virtually identical to the difference between 15 watts and 100 watts. No quite, but almost. It's 9 dB. That would make the difference between 15 watts and 120 watts. Geoff, K6TFZ My apologies if my rough dB numbers caused confusion, Geoff. I was trying to say that the difference in signal strength between a K2/100 and an 800 watt amp is, for all practical purposes, identical to the difference between a QRP K2 and a K2/100. 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] Elecraft CW Net errata
First off I have KL7CC's serial number incorrect: Jim's K2 is 3935. But the most egregious error was not in circling a call sign on my list. W1TF - Ty - GA - K1 - 1423 Just wrote me a note. He was indeed copied on the 20 meter net last night. He was in my notes but I failed to circle the call sign. This is how I assure the calls wind up on my list for the roll call at the end of the net. Thus he missed being listed in my report as well. Now for the great news. With that one extra QNI ECN has had 1500 check ins since day one. I know we have missed a few over that period but we keep trying. Last night we missed two that would have been nice. Geoff from Scotland heard VE3XL (Ric) check in and Bob, F5UL, from France heard Tom but we did not hear either one of these folks. Bands were pretty good last night but the ops who run this crazy net were not on the ball. Well at least one of us was not on the ball! Please keep trying so we can get to the 3000 mark. Closer in time will be the second anniversary on June 6th. That one should be fun. I hope the band conditions are great that day so we can work 30 stations or more. 73, Kevin. KD5ONS (Net Control Operator 5th Class) -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.10.2 - Release Date: 4/21/2005 ___ 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) Baking PC boards in the toaster oven...
Here's the links I was given: This one is seat-of-the-pants style http://www.beloev.net/gbvio.html This one is more sophisticated and more expensive, but still reasonable http://www.circuitcellar.com/library/print/0704/Lacoste_168/ I'm going to try the first one, but if it works, I'm going to build the second one. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron McDowell - W5RCM / ZS1MCD Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 9:13 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] (OT) Baking PC boards in the toaster oven... Somebody on here (I think) posted about using a toaster oven to melt solder on a SMD PC board... How long and how hot? I imagine it must be 450+ (farenheit) Thanks! -- 72, Ron McDowell - W5RCM / ZS1MCD w5rcm at volente dot us Austin TX / Hermanus ZA ___ 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] KW Amp Prices
In a message dated 4/25/2005 9:15:57 PM US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The least expensive of the lot is the new Tokyo Hypower HL2KFX at around $2600 plus $330 shipping. Its a bare bones KW amp at 54 lbs with its built in switching power supply. If you add a KW autotuner to the combination, the price starts to get up near the $4000 range. Very few in the hobby can afford it. So there is a very limited prospect for sales unless the price could be kept below 3K. Here is the web link for a very interesting amp. Although I can afford it, they will play H E double toothpick selling me one at anything close to that price--probably at any price. Amps are, in my view, the most overpriced pieces of gear in the hamshack. If you spend one tenth of that amount sprucing up your antenna system you will get more benefit. The worst thing that ever happened to ham radio was when they allowed amplifiers that run more power than the local commercial radio station. The U.K. allows, I think, a maximum of 400 watts---or is that Australia? Anyway, that's plenty! From that level, the most you can improve your signal is about 1 S unit--unless you cheat! Anything more than a couple hundred watts just creates QRM--it becomes brute force rather than technique! Obviously I'm spitting in the wind, but I just don't see the fun of running that much power. In truth, I'm just a tad disappointed that a company, which has such strong roots in lower power equipment and innovation, finds it necessary to jump into the QRO market. I realize that everyone has to make a living somehow, but the incredible talent in that company could seemingly be much better utilized in a thousand other ways than amps. I can only conclude that the markup must be phenominal! Dave W7AQK ___ 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] requested v. actual power out
I'm experiencing a similar result with just-completed #4793. Power displayed at the bottom end of a 2-needle Armitron power meter seems to agree with expected better than the internal power reading. I've assumed that the problem is accumulated calibration errors between the K2 ADC and the external meter, but...??? Consistent with this is the displayed current which also reads high by about 15% above the high limit. Bruce, NM5B Santa Fe, NM - Original Message - From: Lloyd Lachow [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 6:02 PM Subject: [Elecraft] requested v. actual power out On 30-80m, with the power set to 5W, I'm getting 6-7W, even with the KAT2 installed. These are the kinds of readings I saw prior to installing the tuner, and I was hoping the ATU would normalize that. The power out on the higher bands ranges from 5 - 5.5 W or so. On a borrowed K2, for which I built and installed an ATU, the power out was typically within 0.1W of the requested power. Maybe related to this, maybe not, is that during CALn, the lowest value I could ever get was 007. LL/ K3ESE K2 #4442 ___ 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] KW Amp Prices
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you spend one tenth of that amount sprucing up your antenna system you will get more benefit. If you already have a 'basic tribander' or similar on a 40-foot tower, the next step up is to a 'serious' beam on a 70 foot tower. That will cost you more than most amps, and in many cases is impossible because of neighbors, zoning, etc. If your antenna is currently a hamstick, then, yes, spruce it up first! Anything more than a couple hundred watts just creates QRM--it becomes brute force rather than technique! Suppose you have a couple of hundred watts and you are trying to work DX on 160 meters. There will be lots of times that you call a station and he simply doesn't hear you. If you are just below the noise level at his location, a couple of DB may put you just over, and you will be heard. You can work a lot of DX with low power, but that doesn't mean that there's no value in higher power. In truth, I'm just a tad disappointed that a company, which has such strong roots in lower power equipment and innovation, finds it necessary to jump into the QRO market. I realize that everyone has to make a living somehow, but the incredible talent in that company could seemingly be much better utilized in a thousand other ways than amps. I can only conclude that the markup must be phenominal! I find this statement offensive. Your personal prejudices are not moral imperatives. There's nothing evil about QRO, and a manufacturer selling QRO equipment is not profiting from sin. Given the short transmitting duty cycle and the relatively small amount of time we spend operating, the additional energy expended by QRO station compared to a 100 watt station is small indeed. The markup is not phenomenal, by the way. If you have ever built high power gear either with tubes or solid-state devices, you know that the cost of the components is much greater. In the US we are permitted by our license to use 1500 watts. We are also required to use the minimum amount of power necessary to maintain communication in any particular case. I suggest that we improve ourselves morally (and legally) by trying to follow this last rule rather than beating up on the manfacturers of amplifiers. -- 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] KXAT1 with short whip antennas?
Hi, Leigh. Thanks for the informative reply! I hadn't thought about the ground since that is the bike frame! I'll have to lookup Budd's information and see what value of inductor to use there or how to calculate it... I'll also have to lookup Canadian height regulations for a mobile antenna :) Thanks again, Martin. --- Leigh L Klotz, Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Martin, The Maldol 20M whip is fine with a radial 10-16ft and a 1ft or so piece of bus wire clipped to the top with an alligator clip, at any angle. I worked Florida from Toronto on vacation twice with that antenna, acting on Wayne N6KR's lead. But on a bike you may want something better as you havbe the opportunity (and mechanical need) to hold something more substantial, such as a Hamstick or a CB whip. Watch the height regulations though! The ground will be different, especially on the low bands. Budd W3FF operates his Buddipole on a bike with great success and he uses an inductor in series with the ground to the bike frame on 60M. I have heard Budd work the south pole on it SSB! 73, Leigh. On Mon, 25 Apr 2005 8:20 am, Martin Gillen wrote: Hi. I read the manual for the KXAT1 and the advice for antennas states that short whip antennas should only be used in emergencies. Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
