RE: [Elecraft] Coax Switch between two rigs
Tony, N2TK/KP2 wrote: Guess I have been lucky. For the past year or so I have been using a Daiwa 2 position coax switch between my K2 and TS-950SDX to the amp. While listening on the 950 through the coax switch I listen to the K2 on the low bands using my receive antennas. If I want to use the K2 to transmit I use the coax switch. So far no problems. 73, N2TK/NP2, Tony Guess I've been lucky, too. I use an MFJ 1702B two-position coax switch to switch a single antenna between two Ten Tec rigs. I've also gotten by with switching the antenna between my KX1 and the Omni 6 feeding an AL-80B amplifier, running 800 watts! 73, Chuck NI0C ___ 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 - bargraph reading OK?
Hi all, I just finished Alignment and Test, Part II on my K2 S/N 5361. All readings are well within spec and I've also quickly compared the receive on 40m to my TS-570DG. It's afternoon here so no whopping broadcast signals yet, but so far what I've heard with the K2 seems very promising. I only have one question. When I disconnect the antenna from the K2 and put the RF gain to maximum, the S meter shows S7 while I would expect it to drop down to bottom scale. The meter has been calibrated during the testing of the display unit, all was well then. Connected to the same antenna as my TS570 the K2 shows around 20dB higher signal levels on the meter. Should I recalibrate the meter? According to the manual recalibration is only necessary after changing the AGC threshold which I haven't done. I've only aligned the IF amp and the 40m bandpass filter as per the instructions on p64 of the manual. I do not have a signal generator here so if you're sending in any hints please take this into account. Thanks for your help Glenn ON4WIX ___ 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] Coax Switch between two rigs
Maybe you will remain lucky. I just think it is a risky practice and I will continue to keep my transceiver outputs separated. All it takes is one time to smoke a nice rig and you learn. I guess it is like using the ground terminal (third prong) of an 120v AC outlet for an RF ground. Poor practice, but guys do it and say it works. I think my K2 is an excellent rig and will not risk it by hooking it up to a coax switch with another rig. 73, Bob Scott K3YT (originally WD8PLA) 29 years of heating the air with wire) ___ 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, MD-2 MIC AND MFJ-434 VOICE KEYER
Is anybody using the K2 with the MD-2 mic and the MFJ-434 Voice Keyer, please? I borrowed an MFJ-434 Voice Keyer for the weekend to help my wife June (M0BUE) play in the ARRL DX SSB Contest as W4/M0BUE, but cannot get it to work with the K2 and MD-2. I have tried changing the various jumpers inside the keyer but that doesn't seem make any difference. Does anybody know which of the three options (Yaesu, Kenwood or Icom) of the voice keyer I should use with the K2? Could the problem be anything to do with the way the MD-2 mic plug is wired, perhaps not being compatible with the mic socket on the keyer? Any help and suggestions will be appreciated by June. Thanks and 73 de Chris, G4BUE (currently N4CJ in Florida) ___ 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] Solder?
Just wondering about solder quality... Getting ready to build my K2 and want to make sure I have the right solder for the job. The elecraft site lists several brands/types. This week I stopped into Circuit Specialists in Mesa AZ and bought some solder. When I asked if they had any Kester solder they sold me this stuff. description RH60 Solder 1lb Spool, .031'' Diam, 60/40 (Sn%/Pb%) (RH60-1) Here is quality solder manufactured to the highest standards at a tremendous price. Circuit Specialists is a direct importer of this product and our large purchasing power enables us to offer this product at great savings. Manufactured with pure tin from Malaysia, and lead ingots from Australia. This solder has obtained prestigious Japanese Industry Standard (JIS) certification. It surpasses all levels defined in JIS and MIL standards for solderability, non-corrosiveness and conductivity. Melting points are 362°-365°F for the 63/37 and 365°-383°F for the 60/40. http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/6259 -- Anybody have opinions/experience with the solder from Circuit Specialists? Would it be a good choice for the K2? It appears to solder well and is quite clean. Some of the older kester that I have seems to have a lot more flux than this stuff. Thoughts? 73, Spence W7CSW ___ 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 - bargraph reading OK?
Hi When you calibrated the meter during alignment and test part 1 the receiver was not functioning because it did not exist yet. Now that you have the 40 meter receiver working you will need to reset the calibration on the S-meter. You would normally wait until the K2 is completed to do all of the final calibration but you can do it at this stage if you want and then check it at the final test and calibration. Don Brown KD5NDB - Original Message - From: ON4WIX [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, March 04, 2006 8:39 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K2 - bargraph reading OK? Hi all, I just finished Alignment and Test, Part II on my K2 S/N 5361. All readings are well within spec and I've also quickly compared the receive on 40m to my TS-570DG. It's afternoon here so no whopping broadcast signals yet, but so far what I've heard with the K2 seems very promising. I only have one question. When I disconnect the antenna from the K2 and put the RF gain to maximum, the S meter shows S7 while I would expect it to drop down to bottom scale. The meter has been calibrated during the testing of the display unit, all was well then. Connected to the same antenna as my TS570 the K2 shows around 20dB higher signal levels on the meter. Should I recalibrate the meter? According to the manual recalibration is only necessary after changing the AGC threshold which I haven't done. I've only aligned the IF amp and the 40m bandpass filter as per the instructions on p64 of the manual. I do not have a signal generator here so if you're sending in any hints please take this into account. Thanks for your help Glenn ON4WIX ___ ___ 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 - bargraph reading OK?
Hi, You should have got the addendum(sp?) sheet to the manual. It tells you to add after the steps on page 64 the note to return to page 47 and re-do the AGC and S-meter. 73, K3YT ___ 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] Solder?
Hi I have no experience with that brand of solder. However if it seems to make good shiny joints with a good filet then it should be OK. I would rather use 63/37 .025 or .020 for pc-board work. The 60/40 has the potential for a cold solder joint if the lead moves while the solder is cooling from a liquid to a solid. The 63/37 does not do this. I find the .031 too large and the tendency is to apply too much to the joint. With the .025 or .020 you can control the amount applied easier. I have used Kester and Multicore. Kester is available from Mouser and Multicore is part of Locktite now but I think they have a minimum order requirement. Mouser does not have a minimum order. You may be able to get Kester from DigiKey also. A lot of the difference in solders is the flux not the solder itself. Kester offers many different flux cores. For kit building Kester 44 or 285 with a flux content of 3.3% is the correct solder. For experienced builders Kester 245 no-clean can be used but should be avoided by beginners. This solder comes in 1.1% and 2.2% flux content. This flux is clear in color and with the low content it does not show up on the boards so can be left on the board or is easier to clean if you prefer to clean the boards. However it requires more skill because of the low flux content. Don Brown KD5NDB - Original Message - From: Spence Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, March 04, 2006 9:11 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Solder? Just wondering about solder quality... Getting ready to build my K2 and want to make sure I have the right solder for the job. The elecraft site lists several brands/types. This week I stopped into Circuit Specialists in Mesa AZ and bought some solder. When I asked if they had any Kester solder they sold me this stuff. description RH60 Solder 1lb Spool, .031'' Diam, 60/40 (Sn%/Pb%) (RH60-1) Here is quality solder manufactured to the highest standards at a tremendous price. Circuit Specialists is a direct importer of this product and our large purchasing power enables us to offer this product at great savings. Manufactured with pure tin from Malaysia, and lead ingots from Australia. This solder has obtained prestigious Japanese Industry Standard (JIS) certification. It surpasses all levels defined in JIS and MIL standards for solderability, non-corrosiveness and conductivity. Melting points are 362°-365°F for the 63/37 and 365°-383°F for the 60/40. http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/6259 -- Anybody have opinions/experience with the solder from Circuit Specialists? Would it be a good choice for the K2? It appears to solder well and is quite clean. Some of the older kester that I have seems to have a lot more flux than this stuff. Thoughts? 73, Spence W7CSW ___ 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] solder
Howdy Gang: I purchased a couple of rolls of Multicore solder from the company below for less than $10 per one pound rollit is excellent stuff. www.pemro.com I've been using the Multicore for several weeks now and it sure is easy to wick up when required. I used silver solder to build one of my K2's and it sure was tough stuff to wick up.the Multicore is much easier to work with in that regard. 73, Joe W2KJ I QRP, therefore, I am ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K1 with 50 Countries (so far)
K1 Srl Nr 2103 is very much QRV. What a fantastic rig ! I finished building it and had my first QSO on 9th February.Today I bagged my 50th DXCC Entity - all on 5 watts CW on 20m or 40m. About half of them were on both bands. I think the next 50 countries may take a bit longer though :-) Well done Elecraft - a truly amazing rig. VY 73 de TOM / G0PSE K1 # 2103 Tom Taylor ___ 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] Solder?
I've dealt with Circuit Specialists and that sounds like something they'd do. Go over to Fry's and get some Kester #44. 73 de Alex NS6Y. On Mar 4, 2006, at 7:11 AM, Spence Wilhelm wrote: Just wondering about solder quality... Getting ready to build my K2 and want to make sure I have the right solder for the job. The elecraft site lists several brands/types. This week I stopped into Circuit Specialists in Mesa AZ and bought some solder. When I asked if they had any Kester solder they sold me this stuff. description RH60 Solder 1lb Spool, .031'' Diam, 60/40 (Sn%/Pb%) (RH60-1) Here is quality solder manufactured to the highest standards at a tremendous price. Circuit Specialists is a direct importer of this product and our large purchasing power enables us to offer this product at great savings. Manufactured with pure tin from Malaysia, and lead ingots from Australia. This solder has obtained prestigious Japanese Industry Standard (JIS) certification. It surpasses all levels defined in JIS and MIL standards for solderability, non-corrosiveness and conductivity. Melting points are 362°-365°F for the 63/37 and 365°-383°F for the 60/40. http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/6259 -- Anybody have opinions/experience with the solder from Circuit Specialists? Would it be a good choice for the K2? It appears to solder well and is quite clean. Some of the older kester that I have seems to have a lot more flux than this stuff. Thoughts? 73, Spence W7CSW ___ 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: K1 with 50 Countries (so far)
Hi Tom, Congratulations! That's a very nice accomplishment: 50 countries in one month. And I bet you had a ball doing it. Nice radio but I'm sure operator skill had something to do with it also. Regards, Steve, W2MY -Original Message- K1 Srl Nr 2103 is very much QRV. What a fantastic rig ! I finished building it and had my first QSO on 9th February.Today I bagged my 50th DXCC Entity - all on 5 watts CW on 20m or 40m. About half of them were on both bands. I think the next 50 countries may take a bit longer though :-) Well done Elecraft - a truly amazing rig. VY 73 de TOM / G0PSE -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.2/274 - Release Date: 3/3/2006 ___ 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] K1 with 50 Countries (so far)
Great job Tom! You must have the patience and incentive or, the K1 made you do it! (heh heh) I'm getting my (K1) completed sometime today, can't wait to become addicted on the air, too! (smile) Ron wb1hga CW, an esoteric experience ___ 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] Wanted:KAT 100 case
Hi, I'm looking for just the KAT-100 box for a project. Please let me know what you have. Thanks Mike, WA1SEO K2 4778 ___ 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 K0BRA Active Antennas AMRAD
Greetings from England, I wonder if anyone can help me get access to the AMRAD Website. I am about to start building the K0BRA Active RX Antenna as featured in the Sept 2001 QST and I am interested in getting the documentation at : - www.amrad.org/projects/lf however Firefox and MS Explorer cannot get access, the former thinks I should be using HTTPS, the latter just shows a blank page. Of course if those fine and talented Engineers at Elecraft produced a kit for an active antenna I would not have to bother using the AMRAD design(Hint hint). In all seriousness with the number of SWLs and antenna restrictions around there could be a big market for just such a kit.I want mine to do some listening with what I am away on business trips... Thanks ... Steve G0XAR ___ 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 K0BRA Active Antennas AMRAD
Internet Explorer thinks it's a blank page alsoK4TO Stephen John Farthing wrote: Greetings from England, I wonder if anyone can help me get access to the AMRAD Website. I am about to start building the K0BRA Active RX Antenna as featured in the Sept 2001 QST and I am interested in getting the documentation at : - www.amrad.org/projects/lf however Firefox and MS Explorer cannot get access, the former thinks I should be using HTTPS, the latter just shows a blank page. Of course if those fine and talented Engineers at Elecraft produced a kit for an active antenna I would not have to bother using the AMRAD design(Hint hint). In all seriousness with the number of SWLs and antenna restrictions around there could be a big market for just such a kit.I want mine to do some listening with what I am away on business trips... Thanks ... Steve G0XAR ___ 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] OT K0BRA Active Antennas AMRAD
Steve: Instead of using http://www.amrad.org/projects/lf, use https:// www.amrad.org/projects/lf. It should then work. best wishes, dave belsley On Mar 4, 2006, at 4:31 PM, Stephen John Farthing wrote: Greetings from England, I wonder if anyone can help me get access to the AMRAD Website. I am about to start building the K0BRA Active RX Antenna as featured in the Sept 2001 QST and I am interested in getting the documentation at : - www.amrad.org/projects/lf however Firefox and MS Explorer cannot get access, the former thinks I should be using HTTPS, the latter just shows a blank page. Of course if those fine and talented Engineers at Elecraft produced a kit for an active antenna I would not have to bother using the AMRAD design(Hint hint). In all seriousness with the number of SWLs and antenna restrictions around there could be a big market for just such a kit.I want mine to do some listening with what I am away on business trips... Thanks ... Steve G0XAR ___ 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] OT K0BRA Active Antennas AMRAD
On Mar 4, 2006, at 1:31 PM, Stephen John Farthing wrote: Greetings from England, I wonder if anyone can help me get access to the AMRAD Website. I am about to start building the K0BRA Active RX Antenna as featured in the Sept 2001 QST and I am interested in getting the documentation at : - www.amrad.org/projects/lf however Firefox and MS Explorer cannot get access, the former thinks I should be using HTTPS, the latter just shows a blank page. Of course if those fine and talented Engineers at Elecraft produced a kit for an active antenna I would not have to bother using the AMRAD design(Hint hint). In all seriousness with the number of SWLs and antenna restrictions around there could be a big market for just such a kit.I want mine to do some listening with what I am away on business trips... Thanks ... Steve G0XAR Have you tried using https://www.amras.org/projects/lf? That works for me (using Safari). Bob, N7XY ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K0BRA Active Antennas AMRAD
Actually, Ron, the reason it was not working is that I have inadvertently placed in my first message a space between the // and the www. So clicking on the URL only picks up the www part and supplies the http://, which doesn't have the additional s. dave On Mar 4, 2006, at 4:57 PM, ron wrote: Nope, neither works! Ron wb1hga David A. Belsley wrote: Steve: Instead of using http://www.amrad.org/projects/lf, use https:// www.amrad.org/projects/lf. It should then work. ___ 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] K0BRA Active Antennas AMRAD
Hi all It was a feindish trick...the URL in the QST article does not exist..This one however does https://www.amrad.org/projects/lf/ thanks for the help. Steve G0XAR PS Does anyone else think Elecraft could find a market for a high performance active antenna kit? ___ 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] K0BRA Active Antennas AMRAD
It will work if you put the two (slightly separated) pieces together into: https://www.amrad.org/projects/lf Just went there with no complaints. 73, TOm N0SS At 03:57 PM 3/4/2006, you wrote: Nope, neither works! Ron wb1hga David A. Belsley wrote: Steve: Instead of using http://www.amrad.org/projects/lf, use https://www.amrad.org/projects/lf. It should then work. ___ 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] K0BRA Active Antennas AMRAD
It worked with Firefox for me. First has to manually add the 's' to the URL, then had to accept the sites certificates. If you cannot access it, you may want to check your security settings on the browser - if you are set only for valid certificates or certificates from only the originating site, you will have trouble. Set the certificate validation in your browser to 'warn' and you will see the messages - if you set it higher, you will not be able to get to the site. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- Nope, neither works! Ron wb1hga David A. Belsley wrote: Steve: Instead of using http://www.amrad.org/projects/lf, use https:// www.amrad.org/projects/lf. It should then work. ___ 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] K0BRA Active Antennas AMRAD
Well after all of the variations of URLs and browsers, I finally clicked on the Active LF Antenna article and was told You are forbidden access to this pageI guess I'm not interested after all :-( K4TO Don Wilhelm wrote: It worked with Firefox for me. First has to manually add the 's' to the URL, then had to accept the sites certificates. If you cannot access it, you may want to check your security settings on the browser - if you are set only for valid certificates or certificates from only the originating site, you will have trouble. Set the certificate validation in your browser to 'warn' and you will see the messages - if you set it higher, you will not be able to get to the site. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- Nope, neither works! Ron wb1hga David A. Belsley wrote: Steve: Instead of using http://www.amrad.org/projects/lf, use https:// www.amrad.org/projects/lf. It should then work. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K1 trade for KX1?
I've got a nice K1 (20/40m, w/Tuner) looking to trade for a KX1 w/tuner...any bites? John K5MO -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.2/274 - Release Date: 3/3/2006 ___ 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] Re: Working on LPF board
Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: I'm rather more left than right-handed, so I thought doing it backwards just came naturally to me G OK, now I feel better. Non-technical right-handed wife can wind the toroids every time ... electronic genius left-handed 53-year Ham can't. I was beginning to think gender-discrimination. Pictures really do help, but only if I pay attention to them. But, then I'm male, and we all know what that means in the paying attention to the Tech Order department. Fred K6DGW/7 Lake Havasu City AZ PS: Kevin/Tom -- don't hold your breath for ECN with KX1 from AZ tomorrow (3/5). We may be out seeing the sights here, and we're on the first floor at the hotel so I'm not sure how I'd get the aerial up in the sky. Sorry ... some things are more important than ham radio -- not many but there are a few. PPS: The Colorado isn't as muddy as I thought it would be this time of year. ___ 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 - bargraph reading OK?
Glenn, The manual statement is that CALS HI and CALS LO must be adjusted after changing the AGC Threshold - the converse is not necessarily true - that is not the only time that one should readjust the S meter settings. One would need to reset CALS LO and CALS HI after any change that results in a gain change on the K2 receive chain prior to the AGC takeoff point - and that is what happened when you added a working receiver and aligned the IF. You may want to optimize the AGC threshold and reset the S-meter after you have everything else correctly aligned. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- Should I recalibrate the meter? According to the manual recalibration is only necessary after changing the AGC threshold which I haven't done. I've only aligned the IF amp and the 40m bandpass filter as per the instructions on p64 of the manual. I do not have a signal generator here so if you're sending in any hints please take this into account. Thanks for your help Glenn ON4WIX ___ 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] I/O Port issue?
I want to control my K2 via my computer. My I/O port was built when I built the KPA100 last summer. I have built the cable and have double check the connections. Using Hyperterminal, I receive no info from the K2. I also receive nothing from the K2 when using Ham Radio Delux. I use this program with my FT-1000D successfully. I am able to send commands to my K2 and have it react correctly. There isn't too much documentation in the manuals about the I/O port. Does anyone have any ideas on where I should look first? Again, I have double checked the cable. Don - KA6AKH K2 - 1683 ___ 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 Announcement
Good Evening All, Today, during a VE session, I was asked an interesting question. We were getting ready for the CW exams when one of the future Generals asked if I knew anything about the Elecraft K2/100. He wanted to know a bit about building and operating it. I smiled and told him I did know a little but suggested he register for the Reflector to get more answers. Hopefully he did so when he got home and will receive this email amoungst his first from Elecraft. I gave him the times and frequencies listed below but reinforcement does not hurt. Now that we have a new crop of folks interested in operating CW we can all hope they enjoy the mode and keep using it. It is the most interesting mode of all in amateur radio for me. The weather is phenomenal. After snow a few days ago we are experiencing a very sunny and warm day. I spent the morning hours hauling and splitting more wood so I was warm when I got into my truck for the journey into town. Quite a few test takers. All but one either upgraded or got their new license. Next door they were working on their First Aid skills with CERT classes so the fire station was quite full of people. Our amateur radio community is very well received by the emergency management establishment in Washington County. Ms Pat worked for them as a dispatcher during the 1970s and we trained quite a number of the ARES personnel in emergency procedures. Community service and working for the VEC were only a few of the ways we paid back a little. Wednesday evening, at 7:30 PST, forty meters was open into Oklahoma. However, twenty minutes later it was gone. But I got to work with my mentor for a good fifteen minutes. This bodes well for tomorrow's forty meter net an hour and a half earlier. The sun may not have any spots but there is still some activity exciting the ions above us. Does not take much to allow the CW ops to communicate. I forgot, the head VE asked me to work with him passing a bit of traffic on NTS. I may try that again; it is a good way to keep one's CW skills honed. Please join us: Sunday 2300z (Sunday 3pm PST) 14050 kHz Monday 0200z (Sunday 6pm PST) 7045 kHz Visit our web site: http://ecn.visionseer.com/ for further details. Thank you for the web space Dan. Until tomorrow, 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] I/O Port issue?
Thanks Bill. The answer is yes to all of your questions. Don - Original Message - From: Bill Coleman N2BC [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Don Clark [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 04, 2006 9:50 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] I/O Port issue? Hi Don, did you turn it on in the K2??? SECondary menu, Port = ON Make sure the programs are set to 4800 baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 or 2 stop bits. (Something I trip over all the time) Are you sure you have the correct COM port number on your PC? Now-a-days the COM port number is configurable, check the windows control panel entry. Good luck! 73, Bill N2BC Don Clark wrote: I want to control my K2 via my computer. My I/O port was built when I built the KPA100 last summer. I have built the cable and have double check the connections. Using Hyperterminal, I receive no info from the K2. I also receive nothing from the K2 when using Ham Radio Delux. I use this program with my FT-1000D successfully. I am able to send commands to my K2 and have it react correctly. There isn't too much documentation in the manuals about the I/O port. Does anyone have any ideas on where I should look first? Again, I have double checked the cable. Don - KA6AKH K2 - 1683 ___ 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] PWRgate
Elecrafters: Has anyone used a West Mountain PWRGate PG40S between the power supply and the K2/100. Does the 0.3V voltage drop cause any problems? 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
