Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)
Oh my goodness a slug-tuned one? Um, if it were me, I'd order the correct one I need, and remove the one that's soldered in with being kind to the circuit board in mind and kind or unkind to the inductor itself as needed. I've had good success over my tronics career re-using parts I've had to remove but good practice is to slap in a new one if one is available at all. 73 de Alex NS6Y On Feb 9, 2006, at 4:13 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Chris, If you have access to a desoldering iron, you could use that - desoldering braid MIGHT work, but there are 5 leads to that inductor plus the two shield grounding tabs, so it may be tough to remove in one piece. MOST IMPORTANT - preserve the PC board!!! If you have difficulty getting the inductor out in one piece, crush the inductor with pliers or other instruments of destruction and remove the pins one at a time. Do what you must to preserve the PC board. Elecraft will send you a replacement inductor for an insignificant price (maybe even free if you ask nicely). BTW - you may want to include everyone on the Elecraft reflector in your 'approved' email list if you desire quick responses off-reflector - your *SPAM* email bouncing filter is an irritation to most everyone, and I for one will NOT fill out the required response 'forms'. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- I have soldered the wrong inductor for L30 what is the best way to unsolder it I think this could be a problem to get it out Hope to hear from the group soon Chris ___ 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] replacement parts delay
John, Where did you address the parts request? If it was to anything other than [EMAIL PROTECTED], that alone would be adequate explaination for the delay. If you did send the request to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and did not get a response (automated though it may be) within a few hours, something went wrong. I suggest you call Elecraft since you have had prior problems with email - talk with Scott or Brian, or if you have part numbers, you can talk with Pam or Lisa and they can handle it. You should receive your parts within a week or less depending on the shipment mode. I receive Priority Mail in 3 days, 1st class takes about a week, and UPS ground is 4 or 5 days, and I am in North Carolina which is a long way from Aptos, CA. I don't know if you are among the 'guilty' or not, but in the past, I have seen parts requests posted to the Elecraft reflector - The reflector is a forum of Elecraft users, and of course is not the proper venue for such things as parts requests - sometimes the proper folks at Elecraft will see such a request and respond, but often times, they do not have the time to monitor everything on the reflector, and such 'requests' may be missed. 73, Don W3FPR > -Original Message- > > What has been the experience regarding replacement parts and the time > between request and fulfillment? > I have requested two parts nearly 3 weeks ago. I have emailed > regarding these parts 3 days ago with no response. > Has this been the Elecraft approach to customer service? > > My purchase is over $1700 and I could have purchased several brands > at far less with varying degrees of sophistication for quite a bit > less money. > > Several hams have reported excellent customer service. Have I been > misled? > > John > > ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] replacement parts delay
Instant response to telephone calls. Call them up. You will be directed to the right department. This is a class company, dedicated to customer service and satisfaction. Bob N4HY John Wiener wrote: What has been the experience regarding replacement parts and the time between request and fulfillment? I have requested two parts nearly 3 weeks ago. I have emailed regarding these parts 3 days ago with no response. Has this been the Elecraft approach to customer service? My purchase is over $1700 and I could have purchased several brands at far less with varying degrees of sophistication for quite a bit less money. Several hams have reported excellent customer service. Have I been misled? John -- AMSAT VP Engineering. Member: ARRL, AMSAT-DL, TAPR, Packrats, NJQRP/AMQRP, QRP ARCI, QCWA, FRC. ARRL SDR Wrk Grp Chairman Laziness is the number one inspiration for ingenuity. Guilty as charged! ___ 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] replacement parts delay
John - If people told you Elecraft had good customer service, they did not represent it correctly. Actually, Elecraft service is world class, excellent, exemplary, unrivalled. I am sure there is a practical explanation to why your experience is contrary to what so many of us have experienced. N7WY John Wiener <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What has been the experience regarding replacement parts and the time > between request and fulfillment? > I have requested two parts nearly 3 weeks ago. I have emailed > regarding these parts 3 days ago with no response. > Has this been the Elecraft approach to customer service? > > My purchase is over $1700 and I could have purchased several brands > at far less with varying degrees of sophistication for quite a bit > less money. > > Several hams have reported excellent customer service. Have I been > misled? > > John > > ___ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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] replacement parts delay
My experience has been different. The other week I sent an email to support at Elecraft with one technical question and a parts question. In considerably less than an hour, I had a detailed (tutorial, even) reply to my technical question and a note that the parts question had been forwarded to the parts department. Minutes after this, I received an acknowledgement from the parts department, and the part in question went out in the next day's mail. All at no charge. I can't imagine better customer service. 73, Bob, KD4WNQ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Wiener Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 10:44 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] replacement parts delay What has been the experience regarding replacement parts and the time between request and fulfillment? Several hams have reported excellent customer service. Have I been misled? John ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] replacement parts delay
You'll have much better luck on the phone than with email. Larry N8LP John D'Ausilio wrote: I would think that's very odd. I've ordered parts a number of times, and they usually make it across the country within a week. Maybe a phone call could clear things up? de w1rt/john On 2/9/06, John Wiener <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What has been the experience regarding replacement parts and the time between request and fulfillment? I have requested two parts nearly 3 weeks ago. I have emailed regarding these parts 3 days ago with no response. Has this been the Elecraft approach to customer service? My purchase is over $1700 and I could have purchased several brands at far less with varying degrees of sophistication for quite a bit less money. Several hams have reported excellent customer service. Have I been misled? John ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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] replacement parts delay
I would think that's very odd. I've ordered parts a number of times, and they usually make it across the country within a week. Maybe a phone call could clear things up? de w1rt/john On 2/9/06, John Wiener <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What has been the experience regarding replacement parts and the time > between request and fulfillment? > I have requested two parts nearly 3 weeks ago. I have emailed > regarding these parts 3 days ago with no response. > Has this been the Elecraft approach to customer service? > > My purchase is over $1700 and I could have purchased several brands > at far less with varying degrees of sophistication for quite a bit > less money. > > Several hams have reported excellent customer service. Have I been > misled? > > John > > ___ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > ___ 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] replacement parts delay
What has been the experience regarding replacement parts and the time between request and fulfillment? I have requested two parts nearly 3 weeks ago. I have emailed regarding these parts 3 days ago with no response. Has this been the Elecraft approach to customer service? My purchase is over $1700 and I could have purchased several brands at far less with varying degrees of sophistication for quite a bit less money. Several hams have reported excellent customer service. Have I been misled? John ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 SN 5295
>> Had first 2 QSOs this morning (Indiana and >> Oregon) on 20 CW with an indoor dipole. Must be nice. I never was able to contact anyone on my indoor dipole. Oh well. I should be on the air this weekend though, hopefully for the Elecraft net on Sunday. I bought an SGC Smartuner and plan on putting up a horizontal loop on my roof this weekend. I spent last weekend making cables and routing the feedline through the wall of my den and into a waterproof box outside where the lightning arrestor is located. Now, I just need to run it outside and up to the roof and run the antenna wire. I figure it's my best option with deed restrictions and all. I think it'll be quite stealthy and work better than the vertical dipole I originally planned. It'll be 2 WL long on 40 meters so I hope it's not too much of a cloud warmer on 20 and 40 meters. It might even work half way decent on 80 meters. Kevin N8IQ ___ 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] Strange spurs on K2
Bob, Every 5kHz? That sounds strangely like a CAL PLL problem. Did you run CAL PLL with the bottom cover off?, or is RFC15 on the bottom of the RF Board open (check it with a continuity test - it may read the same voltage on both ends even though it is open). It is posible that the frequency shift is so slight that you did not notice it in normal operation, but tuning slowly with a stronger signal hass revealed its presence. I suggest re-setting the Reference oscillator and then running CAL PLL followed by CAL FIL - change each BFO by a bit and then set it back to where it was. Then re-check to see if the condition is still present. 73, Don W3FPR > -Original Message- > > Using my XG2 I have noticed some strange spurs. > > If I tune to 14060 with the XG2 ( or my other generator too) > then as I tune through 14060 then I hear a pronounced blip as I tune > across a fast tuning spur. > I also have spurs at every 5 kHz interval e.g at 14055, 14050 etc etc. > > I can hear the same effect on 40 and 80 etc. > > I tried this with my other generator at about the same 50uV level and I > can hear them on other bands too. > I don't know if this is a recent occurence or if it has been present for > sometime. > However I tried the same test on my other K2 and it shows the same effect. > > Any ideas ? > > Thanks > > Bob G3PJT > > ___ 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] (no subject)
Chris, If you have access to a desoldering iron, you could use that - desoldering braid MIGHT work, but there are 5 leads to that inductor plus the two shield grounding tabs, so it may be tough to remove in one piece. MOST IMPORTANT - preserve the PC board!!! If you have difficulty getting the inductor out in one piece, crush the inductor with pliers or other instruments of destruction and remove the pins one at a time. Do what you must to preserve the PC board. Elecraft will send you a replacement inductor for an insignificant price (maybe even free if you ask nicely). BTW - you may want to include everyone on the Elecraft reflector in your 'approved' email list if you desire quick responses off-reflector - your *SPAM* email bouncing filter is an irritation to most everyone, and I for one will NOT fill out the required response 'forms'. 73, Don W3FPR > -Original Message- > > I have soldered the wrong inductor for L30 what is the best way > to unsolder it I think this could be a problem to get it out > > Hope to hear from the group soon Chris > ___ 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] Buzzers
Alex NS6Y wrote: They sure don't last long that way though!! Don't torture relays, just get a piezo buzzer out of something and use that lol. 73 de Alex NS6Y. Do piezo buzzers make that noise? I've never disassembled one so I'm not sure if they have those nice sparking contacts. Another approach, since the original requestor was looking for a solid state answer, is to get my greatest QRN nemesis - a cheap lamp dimmer. The wideband racket they make is a perfect test for the noise blanker, and if it's working correctly it'll take that noise right down into the band noise (thankfully!) 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] Buzzers
And.. people wonder why no one emails 'em! You need to take your email out of lid mode if you want help, Alex. On Feb 9, 2006, at 3:06 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I apologize for this automatic reply to your email. To control spam, I now allow incoming messages only from senders I have approved beforehand. If you would like to be added to my list of approved senders, please fill out the short request form (see link below). Once I approve you, I will receive your original message in my inbox. You do not need to resend your message. I apologize for this one-time inconvenience. Click the link below to fill out the request: https://webmail.pas.earthlink.net/wam/addme? [EMAIL PROTECTED]&id=1f7kRW4Kt3Nl36s1 ___ 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] (no subject)
Touch your soldering iron to one of the wires and life that side up, then do the same to the other, hey presto you have it removed and the 2 holes it was installed in are full of solder - no problem, actually add a bit more to make sure there's enough flux on the sites, and remove that using soder-wick(tm). You can get decent solder wick at Radio Shack, although the name brand stuff is a little bit better. 73 de Alex NS6Y On Feb 9, 2006, at 1:18 PM, chris wrote: I have soldered the wrong inductor for L30 what is the best way to unsolder it I think this could be a problem to get it out Hope to hear from the group soon Chris ___ 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] Buzzers
They sure don't last long that way though!! Don't torture relays, just get a piezo buzzer out of something and use that lol. 73 de Alex NS6Y. On Feb 9, 2006, at 8:52 AM, Jeremiah McCarthy wrote: A buzzer can be made up from a non-latching relay by wiring it's own coil in series with it's own NC contacts... Jerry, wa2dkg ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft 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 spurs on K2
Hi Using my XG2 I have noticed some strange spurs. If I tune to 14060 with the XG2 ( or my other generator too) then as I tune through 14060 then I hear a pronounced blip as I tune across a fast tuning spur. I also have spurs at every 5 kHz interval e.g at 14055, 14050 etc etc. I can hear the same effect on 40 and 80 etc. I tried this with my other generator at about the same 50uV level and I can hear them on other bands too. I don't know if this is a recent occurence or if it has been present for sometime. However I tried the same test on my other K2 and it shows the same effect. Any ideas ? Thanks Bob G3PJT -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.361 / Virus Database: 267.15.4/255 - Release Date: 2/9/2006 ___ 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 And HRD Problem fixed
Hi All I said last night that I had a problem with my K2 and HRD working on my new PC that is going to be fitted inside of a EC2 case, well its now sorted, In the end I did a reload and made sure that all the drivers for the new motherboard where installed and not just the ones XP installed and it now runs great, it decoded very weak PSK signals fine now just using the on board sound card I will fit the PC into the EC2 case and take some pictures for my web site. All the best and thanks to those that offered help and advice (Don) 73 Paul M0BMN -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.3/254 - Release Date: 08/02/2006 ___ 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] (no subject)
I have soldered the wrong inductor for L30 what is the best way to unsolder it I think this could be a problem to get it out Hope to hear from the group soon Chris ___ 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 SN 5295
K2 SN 5295 is alive and well! Had first 2 QSOs this morning (Indiana and Oregon) on 20 CW with an indoor dipole. Build and alignment process was smooth, methodical and quite enjoyable. No glitches at all. Thanks to all of you on the Elecraft reflector for the good advice! Now working on internal tuner so I can load my random wire on other bands. Limited to stealth antennas here, so don't look for a booming signal, but I hope to eventually make contacts on 160 thru 10. After the tuner, the 160 meter option, the noise blanker and the DSP await ;>) I used the "rework eliminators" for the options that I have, and that went well also. Will post a more detailed evaluation of that approach after I build and install the options. 73 Craig AC0DS Craig D. Smith Longmont, CO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 connectors
Both stereo plugs are 3.5mm. If it were me I would make a keying lead from my keyer to the 3.5 plug rather than use a Shadiorack adapter... You don't want too much weight and tension hanging off the back of the K2's keyer jack. If your Sennheiser has 3.5mm plug, plug it in. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: "Stephen W. Kercel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 11:18 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K2 connectors A couple of points from the K2 manual are unclear to me. The Documentation mentions that if you use an external keyer, you still need to use a stereo plug, with the keyed line going to the tip of the plug and the center ring going unused. I was wondering if a coupling the keyer line to the K2 key jack via a mono-to-stereo adapter like the Radio Shack 274-0374 (which presumably shorts the tip and center ring) will work. Also, what size of stereo plug is required? Also, for the front panel audio headphone output, what kind and size of plug is required? I'm using a Sennheiser PX 100 stereo headset. If I just plug it directly into the K2 front panel phone jack will it work? 73, Steve AA4AK ___ 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] XV432 added to order page; New XV Data Sheet
Well I'm looking forward to this, together with the 2m transverter it saves me buying a dedicated VHF / UHF rig for satellites. Simon Brown --- http://blog.hb9drv.ch/ - Original Message - From: "Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The data sheet says 28-32 for the XV432. ___ 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] Graphite K1?
Congrats on winning ARS Skinny Division, Gil. They'll all be copying you next month. Hi. Maybe a letter to Dragonplate will get you some freebies...at least some race stickers to put on your next creation. Graphite side plates for a K1/K2? Eric KE6US www.ke6us.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gil Stacy Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 7:24 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K2 in Kauai--Jackite Pole Experience? Any suggestions as to how to collapse one that has been up for over 6 mos. and seems to be stuck open? It's pretty thin-walled in comparison to my Spiderbeam pole and I don't want to crush it. 73, Gil NN4CW ___ 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] K2 connectors
A couple of points from the K2 manual are unclear to me. The Documentation mentions that if you use an external keyer, you still need to use a stereo plug, with the keyed line going to the tip of the plug and the center ring going unused. I was wondering if a coupling the keyer line to the K2 key jack via a mono-to-stereo adapter like the Radio Shack 274-0374 (which presumably shorts the tip and center ring) will work. Also, what size of stereo plug is required? Also, for the front panel audio headphone output, what kind and size of plug is required? I'm using a Sennheiser PX 100 stereo headset. If I just plug it directly into the K2 front panel phone jack will it work? 73, Steve AA4AK ___ 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] XV432 added to order page; New XV Data Sheet
The data sheet says 28-32 for the XV432. 73, Eric _..._ -Original Message- From: "Simon Brown \(HB9DRV\)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thursday, Feb 9, 2006 7:25 am Subject: Re: [Elecraft] XV432 added to order page; New XV Data Sheet Drat, just found the 28 - 30 MHz IF reference in the flyer. Chalk that one up to a senior moment. I will read before I post, I will read before I post, Simon Brown --- http://blog.hb9drv.ch/ - Original Message - From: "Simon Brown (HB9DRV)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I just printed out the XV flyer (on my new OKI C5250 colour printer). Didn't see this info about the IF - I wonder if my IC-7800 will TX between 30 and 32 MHz in transverter mode - guess I'll have to ask around. ___ 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] Buzzers
A buzzer can be made up from a non-latching relay by wiring it's own coil in series with it's own NC contacts... Jerry, wa2dkg ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] XV432 added to order page; New XV Data Sheet
Drat, just found the 28 - 30 MHz IF reference in the flyer. Chalk that one up to a senior moment. I will read before I post, I will read before I post, Simon Brown --- http://blog.hb9drv.ch/ - Original Message - From: "Simon Brown (HB9DRV)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I just printed out the XV flyer (on my new OKI C5250 colour printer). Didn't see this info about the IF - I wonder if my IC-7800 will TX between 30 and 32 MHz in transverter mode - guess I'll have to ask around. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K2 in Kauai--Jackite Pole Experience?
Any suggestions as to how to collapse one that has been up for over 6 mos. and seems to be stuck open? It's pretty thin-walled in comparison to my Spiderbeam pole and I don't want to crush it. 73, Gil NN4CW ___ 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] XV432 added to order page; New XV Data Sheet
Hi, I just printed out the XV flyer (on my new OKI C5250 colour printer). Didn't see this info about the IF - I wonder if my IC-7800 will TX between 30 and 32 MHz in transverter mode - guess I'll have to ask around. I usually just listen anyway, rarely transmit. Simon Brown --- http://blog.hb9drv.ch/ - Original Message - From: "Don Wilhelm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Since the IF is stated to be 28 to 32 MHz, I believe that translates into a receive range of 432 to 436 MHz. I recall something being said earlier about an optional crystal frequency for a different range, but I see nothing about that in the XV data sheet. ___ 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] XV432 added to order page; New XV Data Sheet
Simon, Since the IF is stated to be 28 to 32 MHz, I believe that translates into a receive range of 432 to 436 MHz. I recall something being said earlier about an optional crystal frequency for a different range, but I see nothing about that in the XV data sheet. 73, Don W3FPR > -Original Message- > > What's the receive range on 70cms? I am looking for satellite > support using > a transverter with my IC-7800. > > Simon Brown > --- > http://blog.hb9drv.ch/ > > - Original Message - > From: "Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > There also is a new XV data sheet (.pdf) on our manual download > page that > > includes the XV432 information. See: > > http://www.elecraft.com/manual/XV%20Data%20Sheet%202006%20web.pdf > > > ___ 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] Is CW a Language? OT
"Mike Morrow" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote > > It is unfortunate that contest and DX rules in general don't mandate > complete call sign exchanges by both stations, each containing both station > call signs along with the proper prosigns. That would certainly be more Since the FCC has few monitors who can copy CW any more, they are pretty unconcerned how we ID. Thus our procedures change to meet our own needs. Is someone giving away Maserati's? I'll show upand shout my name too; why else would I be in the pileup? Properly, this requires a "DE" before the call, but I only need one of those after ten minutes -- and what the eye (ear) don't see (hear) the heart (Engineer) won't grieve (miss). FWIW, while the FCC may have given up on CW, the *FBI* had openings for CW ops two or three years ago. Cortland KA5S ___ 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] FG Pole for /P Ops
Hi Gang, Check out this photo. http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/k2qo_qrp/album?.dir=/72ac&.src=ph While in Anaheim, CA for a conference in June of 2001, I operated my Sierra from the 7th floor of a hotel overlooking Disneyland. A balcony and some bungees worked wonders. It was VHF contest weekend and I was severely hobbled by not having an FT-817 which I bought when I got back. The Sierra and TT XVTR worked great, but next to no one down there used CW. 73, Mark K2QO ___ 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 #5196 For Sale
G'morning Folks: I find myself having minor withdrawal symptoms. K2 s/n 5196, my 10th, has been complete for a month of so and I must sell it in order to purchase another kit to build. This K2 is available with the KSB2, KNB2, K160RX and any of the following: Basic top, Basic top with KAT2, KIO2, KAF2, KDSP2, KPA100, and/or KAT100-1. In the K2/100 configuration, power out is > 100 watts on all bands. On the Rx side, the MDS is approximately -138 dBm as measured using the Elecraft XG1. I know of no issues with this K2. Please contact me directly if you think you might be interested. Thanks... 73, Ken Wagner K3IU [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 in Kauai--Jackite Pole Experience?
I have had excellent results since last summer with the 28-foot Jackite pole. It has held up the center of a 40m inverted vee fed with twinlead and has been tied to many wood decks with bungee cords. It takes only a few minutes to put up and take down and is much stronger than the SD-20 pole that I used before this one. 72, John W2XS ___ 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: RANT front end protection
The KD9SV front end saver has been mentioned several times with regard to protecting the RANT or receive antenna input from high signal level inputs but nobody has mentioned the advantage of this device. It is intended also as a variable preamp (DXpedition II FES unit at http://www.radiobooks.com/frontends.htm) for use with antennas that one would normally use for a separate receive antenna input; i.e. beverage, loop, pennant, flag etc. This device in particular, and others of this ilk, are musts to have when one is addicted to the lower bands where separate receive antennas really shine but where their gain needs a bit of boosting. I would never be without one on my trips because I just don't want to take a chance something MIGHT go wrong with that RANT input. For those that travel, I highly recommend this device. I just made a trip to VK9XG and VK9CG in October/November last year. My only radio was a K2/100. It performed admirably, never missing a beat, however you can bet I had protection devices along. I am sure I worked some of you folks, K2 to K2. One other advantage of the front end saver line of products, most key amplifiers. Now most modern amps do not need an interposing relay but certainly the older ones, like the Kenwood TL-922 or the Heathkit SB220, hardly traveling amplifiers, certainly do. The FES I use has such an interposing relay, more insurance for those that want it and comfort when so far from home. 73, Charlie, W0YG..>> ___ 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
Fwd: [Elecraft] Grounding mic connector body on K2 front panel board
Dear All, Having read and thought about this one since building in Feb last year I 'attacked' the problem over the last two days. A survey with the left side panel removed showed access was a bit tight and the run to the grounding loop a bit long. So stripped the front panel right down to the bare board. There is quite a ground land on the top side of the PCB around the Mic socket. I acquired a fibreglass pencil from Maplin and cleaned away a small area of solder resist in the outside corner triangle of the PCB where "J2" is screen printed. This tinned easily. An adjacent area of mic socket body was also tinned and then a short length of stripped thick toroid wire was bent to shape and soldered in. Another way to shorten the grounding link would be to use a solder tag to one of the protective short stand-offs next to the Mic socket. The K2/100 twin is still working this morning!! I suppose, if this or a similar mod proves satisfactory, at the next PCB update, a through-plated hole and small pad could be created in this corner to provide a more secure attachment? 73, Ted G7BQM K2#4732 On 8 Feb 2006, at 16:20, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The mod is not difficult - remove the front panel and separate the board from the dress panel. Then wrap a bare wire around the threads of the mic connector, twist it tight, and run one end over to the ground loop on the left end of the board - solder the wire to the mic connector body (requires a LOT of heat - dwell with the iron until the connector body itself melts the solder) and solder the other end to the ground loop. Reassemble the front panel - Done. The original write-up by Wayne N6KR should be somewhere in the archives, I believe back in 2000 or 2001. I just did the mod on my K2's in an effort to remove RFI from the audio. It is much easier to just remove the left side panel. That gets you enough access to the mic connector and the ground loop without the trouble of pulling the whole front panel apart. I did not wrap the wire all the way around the connector, just soldering it seemed secure enough. Torsten N4OGW ___ 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] XV432 added to order page; New XV Data Sheet
Slight follow-on, the IC-7800 has (from memory) full RX up to 50 MHz or so. I'm not looking at using terrestrial 70cms at the moment, but no doubt this will happen at some time (who knows). With luck I'll have the IC-7000 in a few months, so for simplex 2m / 70cms this is the easier and (very essential) a portable option. Simon Brown --- http://blog.hb9drv.ch/ - Original Message - From: "Simon Brown (HB9DRV)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> What's the receive range on 70cms? I am looking for satellite support using a transverter with my IC-7800. ___ 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
