[Elecraft] OT - Test
Test de GM4ESD ___ 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: High Altitude Solder
We don't need no steenking High Attitude Solder down here in the South ... Wey K8EAB - Original Message - From: Allen C. Ward [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 11:39 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Re: High Altitude Solder It is not necessary to use high altitude solder for altitudes under 25,000 meters. One can merely use etheral flux with standard 60/40 rosin core. Above 25,000 meter the solar flux dilutes the etheral flux and so high altitude solder IS required. Allen KA5N ___ 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: Elecraft CW Net Report for April 2nd and 3rd, 2006
Hi Geoff, Nice to know someone outside North America is hearing the net. I imagine this situation might improve, at least on 20 m, in few months. 73, Wayne N6KR On Apr 3, 2006, at 2:23 AM, Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy wrote: Kevin, Forgot to add in my earlier 40m ECN report that you were the only ECN station heard here RST 339, almost 33A, under strong Russian SSB. Lots of QRN here as well. 3DA0VB had mentioned QRN earlier, so it seemed to be covering a wide area. 73, Geoff GM4ESD --- 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] Elecraft CW Net Announcement
Did WWV ever send any DST coding? I'll bet not. Setting DST is not rocket science, just a simple algorithm. Alexandra Carter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Meanwhile my dumb atomic clock has decided it doesn't believe in this stuff either, right now I have it on mountain time to keep it ahead an hour of where it was. Is WWV/WWVH not sending info that accounts for daylight savings time any more? 73 de Alex NS6Y On Apr 2, 2006, at 8:48 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kevin Rock [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If the April 28, 2005, Indiana state legislation stands up, on April 2, 2006, Indiana will no longer be counted as one of three states which do not Spring ahead from standard to daylight saving time or Fall back from daylight to standard six months later. The Indiana Legislature voted to approve Daylight Saving Time for Indiana and to petition the US Department of Transporation to hold hearings to determine the location of the dividing line between the Eastern and Central time zones, relative to Indiana. ___ 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] FS/trade?
I have a nice never used SLV by W6MMA(built) 80-10 mtr and blackwidow pole. I am asking $75.00 or B/O or trade for unbuilt kits? or? shipping extra, thanks, John KF7OM ___ 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] Interesting tidbit...
On Wednesday of next week, at two minutes and three seconds after 1:00 in the morning. The time and date will be: 01:02:03:04:05:06 This won't happen again for a thousand years. You may now return to your normal stuff! Regards, Tom ___ 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/trade?
I have (1) HW9 assembly manual(w7fg) and all schematics(1) Hot Water handbook version II. $15.00 ea.+ sh thanks, John KF7OM ___ 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] KX1 #2
Got it today, United Parcel Slingers damaged one corner of the outer box a little but the inner's perfect, plus I got some packing peanuts to recycle (I'm a recycling fool) and this came at 10AM! I'd have gotten right on it already except I have some antenna fiddling to do first and other stuff. Whoohoo build time! 73 de Alex NS6Y ___ 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] Neat 12 Volt Rechargeable Battery Pack
Just picked this up over the weekend and though this would be a great item to have around for field activities. Radio Shack has a neat small rechargable battery pack on sale for only $19.95. It is the Power Up Rechargeable Jump-Starter, #270-4130. It is a nice compact size of 6 X 9.5 X 8 inches, which includes a carrying handle. The internal battery is a 12V 12Ah sealed lead acid type. There is a built-in charger circuit with molded-in standard male 120 VAC connectors - just plug-in your standard extension cord. There are two short cables with plastic-coated clamps for connecting to your car battery terminals to do an emergency start when your standard battery is low. Also included is an internal auto 12 VDC socket (cigarette lighter). There are the standard idiot-proof status lights. Sorry, but they did not include Anderson Power Pole connections. And, it would have been even neater if they had included an 120 VAC inverter circuit so you could recharge you cell phone or laptop batteries while out in the field. BTW, I have not conenctions with Radio Shack other than being a happy customer. 73, Henry Pollock K4TMC K2/100 #3??? (Oops, I forgot...turning 54 has its downfalls...) ___ 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] RF Board K2 #5422 - Paneling?
The 2-D fasteners on the rf board are for screws to secure the side panels to the board. The second set of fasteners are mounted ON the side panels to secure the top cover. Look carefully at the drawings in the manual. The bail is very stiff to prevent its falling off the bottom cover or collapsing. There are several techniques for installing it, you can check the archives and select the one you prefer. My favorite is to secure one of the feet and install the second foot loosely using longer bolts. This allows enough flexibility to mount the bail. Then temporarily tighten the longer bolts and replace them, one at a time, with the correct size. Good luck. 73, Doug, W6JD K2/100 #1626 -- Original message -- From: Fred (FL) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well I got thru K2 #5422 - Control Board, and Front Panel pcb. I've started the RF Board and have finished installing items up to page 38 in manual. WW Couple items are tacking off course? 1. K2 Manual Page 38 talks about installing two (2) 2-D Fasteners Blocks on each of the side panels, in newly masking-tape-removed areas. Then page 39 instructs to install these two (2) side panels in place, to the two (2) 2-D Fasteners that are already installed on the outside edges of the RF Board? Why did page 38 instruct to install 2-D Fasteners, which were already installed from way back when in RF Board section? 2. K2 Manual Page 39 then goes on to instruct installation of two (2) Oval Feet and Tilt Bail onto bottom cover. BUT -- Tilt Bail is about 1/2 too long, when one screws in-place the Oval Feet at the 2 bottom cover locations. I'm sure they don't want me to attempt to bend the 3/16 metal Tilt Bail inward by 1/2? Its a good 3/8 or 1/2 too long? Have I gotten new version metal covers and old version bails and 2-D fasteners? Or possibly is the Tilt Bail I got - actually for another Elecraft radio, like a K1? It seems odd to be installing, on page 38 and 39 side panels, bottome panels, and tilt bails at this early construction stage of the RF BOARD? HELP the boards, soldering, and resistance checks seems to be tracking right nice! (PS PS PS - Digital VM/MM works MUCH better!!! :) Fred N3CSY K2 # 5422 Spring Hill, FL 4/02 __ 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 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] 30-80 module for the kx1
Some guy here. Yes, Lloyd K3ESE and I both experience this problem. Before the 3080 board, mine put out 3.5W-4W on 13.8v. Afterwards, it's down to 2W. It didn't keep me from making a nice 80M contact which I reported here along with the problem. It's possible I've made a building mistake and the fix will just be clearer instructions for me to follow better. I'm confident that Wayne's fix will help when it comes out, but I suspect I'll be re-winding my LPF again. Leigh / WA5ZNU Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Alex NS6Y wrote: to change the toroids in the 3080 module, the present one lowers the KX1's power to 2W across the bands. Is this true? My kx1 comes tomorrow, with the 3080 backordered, and I don't mind, I'm sure Elecraft will come up with some new version that increases output across the bands hihi! - Stand by. I think Wayne's away this weekend, but there is a solution in the works. All along a *few* KX1s have exhibited lower output, apparently due to normal manufacturing variations in the transistors. Gary at Elecraft support has helped owners make a few mods that corrected the problem on an individual basis. The KXB3080 seems to exacerbate this effect on some KX1s while others happily pump out full power. This problem didn't really become obvious until after the Field Test was completed. Several days ago Wayne went into Warp-Drive to evaluate the issue and validate a solution for those who experience it. As of Friday I understand the fix was tested and ready to implement for those who need it so all KX1s will put out somewhere between 3 and 4 watts with a 14 VDC supply and 1 to 1.5 watts on the internal battery, including those equipped with the KXB3080. Look for more announcements to show up in the next couple of days. The bottom line is that your KX1 will meet the full specifications with or without the KXB30 or KXB3080 modules installed. Ron AC7AC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] WWV Clocks
A few possibilities a) you are so close to the transmitter that the clock is overloaded b) the clock was not built with any reasonable DST algorithm c) you live in Indiana where the DST rules just changed this year, and your clock is from Taiwan d) the clock you have thinks it is in Liberia where there is no DST N7WY Craig D. Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We have a total of 8 automatic WWV synched clocks of various types distributed around the house. When I got up this morning, 6 of them had switched time properly. The seventh one did its thing a couple hours later. One still hasn't switched at all, but I'm giving it another day or two. Curiously, one of the ones that did switch properly switched back to standard time sometime during the day. Go figure. And I live 30 miles from the WWV transmitter. ... Craig AC0DS ___ 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 first light
Well, I got to the point of doing the alignment and getting the rig to receive on 40 meters. The last step was to calibrate the S-meter. That's when I discovered the meter wasn't working. AGC worked, meter did not. I tried redoing calibration and making sure the meter was enabled. No luck. I checked components around U2 on the control board and all was as it should be. Finally I just redid the solder joints around U2, the J connectors on the control board, RF board and also around the s-meter chip and driver chip. That did it, the meter is working fine now. I've been very careful with my solder joints, doing all my soldering under the magnifier lamp and examining each joint afterwards. Still, there were apparently some bad ones. Fortunately that is all that has been an issue so far. The rest of the tests alignment have all been comfortably in spec the first time. Nice! First impressions of the K2 receiver - Wow, this is nice. It is definitely a quiet receiver, not adding any noise to the band that shouldn't be there. I compared it to my IC-735 backup rig and the K2 is much nicer to listen to. I'm going to like this rig. - Keith KD1E - - K2 5411 - ___ 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 glitch finally found!
Gary Surrency must be the most patient person on the earth. He just emailed me twice within 1/2 hour of my questions. I can now report that I HAVE LCD READOUT! I had to replace all electrolytics on the Control Board to find my error. I found that I soldered C45 (on the bottom of the board) across pads of U6 instead of U8. I missed it on several rechecks because it was new and not listed on parts placement diagrams in the back of the manual. I want to thank everyone who has helped me so far...Don Wilhelm comes to mind. Also, thanks to N0SS for pix of circuit boards. Now, I have a question (of course). My first resolder job was C13 on Control Board was, naturally, the worst. On replacing the cap, I note that the pad is damaged on the negative lead. I soldered over to an undamaged part (I hope successfully). My question: is the negative lead supposed to be directly to ground? (perhaps soldered on the top of the board) I get about a meg of resistance between the lead and ground. Is this a problem? Now to build the RF probe. By the way, I am now a ham again ... after a hiatus of over 30 years. I just passed levels 1 thru 4 in one sitting over the weekend. I didn't expect to pass the Extra but I studied like hell. The ARRL books are fantastic. Couldn't have done it w/o them. So, I'll be able to use a new call sign within a few weeks! 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] 30-80 module for the kx1
Leigh, WA5ZNU: Some guy here. Yes, Lloyd K3ESE and I both experience this problem. Before the 3080 board, mine put out 3.5W-4W on 13.8v. Afterwards, it's down to 2W. It didn't keep me from making a nice 80M contact which I reported here along with the problem. It's possible I've made a building mistake and the fix will just be clearer instructions for me to follow better. I'm confident that Wayne's fix will help when it comes out, but I suspect I'll be re-winding my LPF again. --- Don't take bets on rewinding those FL1 toroids. That isn't the fix. And it isn't anything you need to do differently in the KXB3080 installation. That's FB too, I'm sure. This is a whole different issue that has to do with normal variation in the gain of the transistors in the transmitter that is simply showing up in more rigs now that it covers a much winder range of frequencies. Sit tight. You'll hear more momentarily... 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
Fwd: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement
Yes, WWV does encode the DST bit. See http://tf.nist.gov/stations/wwvtimecode.htm for more info on the format. Mark AD5SS On 4/3/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did WWV ever send any DST coding? I'll bet not. Setting DST is not rocket science, just a simple algorithm. ___ 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] RF Board K2 #5422 - Paneling?
I'm too just finished going through those steps with my K2. 1. 2D Fasteners. Check it again. You should have two on each side panel and the rest mount to the RF board. When you attach the RF board to the side panels, the 2D fasteners on the side panels are not used! They are there to hold the front panel and the top. You attach the side panels to the 2D fasteners on the RF board 2. Yea, the bail is very (very very) tight. I mounted the left side first then used a center punch as a lever to align the holes while I got a screw started. It was a pain and when I was done the bottom panel had a bow to it. But, once you get it mounted things straighten out nicely and the bail has a nice *snap* to it when it is opened or closed. Mounting these parts seems premature but hey, you have to do it eventually and the bail can be useful during the coming alignment test steps so I'd go with it. - Keith KD1E - - K2 5411 - -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Fred (FL) Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 9:08 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] RF Board K2 #5422 - Paneling? Well I got thru K2 #5422 - Control Board, and Front Panel pcb. I've started the RF Board and have finished installing items up to page 38 in manual. WW Couple items are tacking off course? 1. K2 Manual Page 38 talks about installing two (2) 2-D Fasteners Blocks on each of the side panels, in newly masking-tape-removed areas. Then page 39 instructs to install these two (2) side panels in place, to the two (2) 2-D Fasteners that are already installed on the outside edges of the RF Board? Why did page 38 instruct to install 2-D Fasteners, which were already installed from way back when in RF Board section? 2. K2 Manual Page 39 then goes on to instruct installation of two (2) Oval Feet and Tilt Bail onto bottom cover. BUT -- Tilt Bail is about 1/2 too long, when one screws in-place the Oval Feet at the 2 bottom cover locations. I'm sure they don't want me to attempt to bend the 3/16 metal Tilt Bail inward by 1/2? Its a good 3/8 or 1/2 too long? Have I gotten new version metal covers and old version bails and 2-D fasteners? Or possibly is the Tilt Bail I got - actually for another Elecraft radio, like a K1? It seems odd to be installing, on page 38 and 39 side panels, bottome panels, and tilt bails at this early construction stage of the RF BOARD? HELP the boards, soldering, and resistance checks seems to be tracking right nice! (PS PS PS - Digital VM/MM works MUCH better!!! :) Fred N3CSY K2 # 5422 Spring Hill, FL 4/02 __ 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 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] DST info on WWV and WWVH
I don't know if my previous post made it. If not, that's OK because there was an omission: I did a Google search on NIST 432 and got the NIST Special Pub 432 - Time and Frequency Services. It seems like WWVB bits 57 and 58 transmit the DST data (page 20). WWV and WWVH have DST data on bit 55 (page 47). I have an older edition of the same publication (which is why I knew the publication number) and it is interesting reading. 73's, John AA0VE [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did WWV ever send any DST coding? I'll bet not. Setting DST is not rocket science, just a simple algorithm. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] WTB Norcal BLT Tuner or Similar
I am looking for an external tuner for my Elecraft K1 preferably for 10 thru 40 meters while out camping. 73, Dick WB9PWQ ___ 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 Trade?
I have (1) HW9 (W7FG) assembly manual.$15.00 (1) HW handbook 2nd edition $15.00 shipping extra. Thanks, John KF7OM ___ 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 CW Net Announcement
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Setting DST is not rocket science Well, no, unless you live in Indiana, where it apparently depends on street address. I actually have done rocket science during Apollo, and I'll take that over street addresses anytime. Last I heard, they are going to do DST statewide but left it up to some legislature to determine the new boundary between EST and CST. I won't hold my breath for that action. Hawaii is easy ... no DST. I think AZ is similar if not the same. Where does all the saved daylight actually go? It was light when I got up, and dark around dinner at 1730 last week. Now it's dark when I get up and light until I get the dishes washed. I wasn't aware that WWV ever sent DST stuff ... thought it was programmed into some but not all of the atomic clocks. My Atomic Clock is on UTC in my shack, so it doesn't care, although it keeps pretty good time -- within about 3 sec. Wonder what chaos could be caused if UTC went to DST? Fred K6DGW Auburn CA CM98lw ___ 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 first light
Folks (especially new builders), Perhaps I should dust off my old adage here in the reflector: First check the soldering, then re-check the soldering, and when you have completed that, check the soldering! Seriously, soldering failures is the most common cause of problems. Use an adequately hot soldering iron - 700 degrees to 800 degrees so you can 'melt solder' quickly and then get the heat away from the solder joint. I have worked on many kits where the solder has melted but only on either the pad or the component lead, but not both - this is a good indication of inadequate heat to the joint - be certain that both members receive adequate heat to flow the solder. Do not be afraid of the higher soldering temperatures, it takes both temperature and time combined to create a heat related failure, so use a high enough temperature to keep the time element to a minimum (2 to 3 seconds is ideal, 5 seconds is likely too long) and no damage will be done. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- ... I've been very careful with my solder joints, doing all my soldering under the magnifier lamp and examining each joint afterwards. Still, there were apparently some bad ones. Fortunately that is all that has been an issue so far. The rest of the tests alignment have all been comfortably in spec the first time. Nice! ... ___ 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 glitch finally found!
John, Yes, 1 megohm of resistance to ground for the negative side of Ctrl Bd C13 is a problem, and yes it should be connected to ground. If you have damaged the through-plated hole during your removal techniques, you should connect the lead to ground somewhere on the back of the Control Board - adding a wire to the center leg of the 8 volt regulator would be a good way to do it - because soldering the capacitor on the component side of the board would be most difficult - that capacitor will be responding to lower frequency noise rather than HF, so a moderate length added wire should work just fine. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- ... Now, I have a question (of course). My first resolder job was C13 on Control Board was, naturally, the worst. On replacing the cap, I note that the pad is damaged on the negative lead. I soldered over to an undamaged part (I hope successfully). My question: is the negative lead supposed to be directly to ground? (perhaps soldered on the top of the board) I get about a meg of resistance between the lead and ground. Is this a 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] KXB3080 Manual - minor mistake but important for newbies?
I was just going out to buy equipment to build this when I noticed: Fine-tip temperature-controlled ESD-safe soldering station with 700 to 800°F tip (370-430°C). Recommend a spade tip approx. 0.05 (0.13 mm) wide. Do not use a high-wattage iron or soldering gun since this can damage pads, traces, or the parts themselves. I know it's minor but 0.05 is more like 1.3mm than 0.13mm... Looking forward to getting my 80m on the air! 73 Martin. ___ 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] Interesting tidbit...
Tom, N0SS wrote: On Wednesday [of next week - sic], at two minutes and three seconds after 1:00 in the morning. The time and date will be: 01:02:03:04:05:06 This won't happen again for a thousand years. == My calculations say it will happen every 100 years. 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
RE: [Elecraft] WTB Norcal BLT Tuner or Similar
The Elecraft T1 is a nifty tuner with built in SWR and power metering that will handle up 20 watts! The biggest problem I have with it is that I keep forgetting where I put it. It gets lost under a large post-it! Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard Powers Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 7:29 PM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] WTB Norcal BLT Tuner or Similar I am looking for an external tuner for my Elecraft K1 preferably for 10 thru 40 meters while out camping. 73, Dick WB9PWQ ___ 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] WTB Norcal BLT Tuner or Similar
Dick, Have you considered the T1 tuner from Elecraft? It has a lot of nice capabilities and a great range as well as small size. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- I am looking for an external tuner for my Elecraft K1 preferably for 10 thru 40 meters while out camping. ___ 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] WTB Norcal BLT Tuner or Similar
You know, Elecraft makes a NEAT little tuner that's smaller and lighter than anything, puts the Emtech, BLT, etc in the dark. Literally as small and light as a pack of ciggies. I'd get one of those. 73 de Alex NS6Y. On Apr 3, 2006, at 7:28 PM, Richard Powers wrote: I am looking for an external tuner for my Elecraft K1 preferably for 10 thru 40 meters while out camping. 73, Dick WB9PWQ ___ 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] WWV DST
Mark - you are correct... I am just to used to working with the superior system described at http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pubs/gps/sigspec/gpssps1.pdf that is only good to about 100 nanoseconds anywhere on the planet, but it has no clue about DST. The starting and ending dates for DST are easy to determine if you can figure out which day of the month it is, and what day of the week it is. N7WY Mark Bayern [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, WWV does encode the DST bit. See http://tf.nist.gov/stations/wwvtimecode.htm for more info on the format. Mark AD5SS On 4/3/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did WWV ever send any DST coding? I'll bet not. Setting DST is not rocket science, just a simple algorithm. ___ 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] KXB3080 Manual - minor mistake but important for newbies?
Weller WTCPT baby! Read the solder tutorial on the Elecraft site, it's the best I've seen anywhere! 73 de Alex NS6Y On Apr 3, 2006, at 11:34 AM, Martin Gillen wrote: I was just going out to buy equipment to build this when I noticed: Fine-tip temperature-controlled ESD-safe soldering station with 700 to 800°F tip (370-430°C). Recommend a spade tip approx. 0.05 (0.13 mm) wide. Do not use a high-wattage iron or soldering gun since this can damage pads, traces, or the parts themselves. I know it's minor but 0.05 is more like 1.3mm than 0.13mm... Looking forward to getting my 80m on the air! 73 Martin. ___ 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] KXB3080 Manual - minor mistake but important for newbies?
Martin wrote: I know it's minor but 0.05 is more like 1.3mm than 0.13mm... - Thanks Martin!! All the field testers, Wayne, Gary and I all missed it! It's doubly embarrassing for me because I live in metric. Here in the USA much of the scientific/technical stuff is all in metric and I normally convert back to English units for something like this. Shoot, I even cook in Metric. All my recepies are in grams and milliliters. I peeked and see that we had it right in the KX1 manual too. Ron (fumble-fingers) 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] Interesting tidbit...
Tom, You just made my day! Thanks : ) Tony W7GO Tom Hammond wrote: On Wednesday of next week, at two minutes and three seconds after 1:00 in the morning. The time and date will be: 01:02:03:04:05:06 This won't happen again for a thousand years. You may now return to your normal stuff! Regards, Tom ___ 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] Interesting tidbit...
Thank goodness! I didn't feel like waiting 999 years for the next one. But 99 years is a piece of cake! 8-) 73 - Ken, VE3HLS --- Earl W Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tom, N0SS wrote: On Wednesday [of next week - sic], at two minutes and three seconds after 1:00 in the morning. The time and date will be: 01:02:03:04:05:06 This won't happen again for a thousand years. == My calculations say it will happen every 100 years. 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 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 AGC time constant
I changed C31 on the RF board to 1uf but it still seems very slow. When I remove an S9 siginal (50uv) it takes about 15 seconds for the S meter to decay to one bar. I used a non polorized electrolitic cap as that is what they had at RS. It is physically larger than the original cap but there is plenty of room. I am not sure what a non polorized electrolitic capacitor is but there are no polarity marks, which I haven't seen before. Should I try a smaller value for C31? Thanks - Rick - K7MW ___ 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 CW Net Announcement
--- Fred Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Where does all the saved daylight actually go? It was light when I got up, and dark around dinner at 1730 last week. Now it's dark when I get up and light until I get the dishes washed. We never see it. All of the saved daylight ends up on the other side of the world. It's a little-known fact that Daylight Savings Time was invented by the government of Fernando do Torishima to scam an extra hour of daylight from the west to keep the 20m band open longer over there for visiting DXpeditions. Glad I was able to help... 73 - Ken, VE3HLS ___ 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
