RE: [Elecraft] K2 IF Alignment Question
You are not adjusting for the peak, you are adjusting for the maximum signal/noise. It does not occur at the peak signal. Unless you are using Spectrogram or some such, it is a trick to do by ear. That said, if your best S/N is at the top, I haven't a clue if you have a problemg. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2006 12:57 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2 IF Alignment Question The peak when adjusting L34 during IF alignment is at the top rather than the l to 1 1/2 turns in mentioned in the manual. Has anyone else encountered this? 73 Steve K8IDN ___ 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] K2 IF Alignment Question
Are we speaking of the same L34? Mine peaked at nearly the top, not a turn or so from the top. As I remember I was peaking for the loudness of the noise; nary a signal around. de Joe, aa4nn --- - Original Message - From: Dan Barker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2006 6:49 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K2 IF Alignment Question You are not adjusting for the peak, you are adjusting for the maximum signal/noise. It does not occur at the peak signal. Unless you are using Spectrogram or some such, it is a trick to do by ear. That said, if your best S/N is at the top, I haven't a clue if you have a problemg. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2006 12:57 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2 IF Alignment Question The peak when adjusting L34 during IF alignment is at the top rather than the l to 1 1/2 turns in mentioned in the manual. Has anyone else encountered this? 73 Steve K8IDN ___ 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] CW Tuning Indicator Questions
I've seen several posts about CW tuning indicators. Is there a site where info on this is available (kits, pre-built units, etc)? Also, curious if they might be of use with a mode such as PSK31? TIA. 72 de N8PVZ ---bernie Waiting for K2 #5601 to arrive. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] CW Tuning Indicator Questions
I bought the board from Tom Hammond (N0SS). Tom also provides a parts list, assembly instructions, pictures, etc. as well as encouragement and advice. Check out his web site, it offers a wealth of info for HAMs in general and Elecrafters in particular. http://www.n0ss.net/index.html#cw_tun_ind On Sat, 1 Jul 2006 05:40:45 -0700 (PDT), Bernard Gaffney [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've seen several posts about CW tuning indicators. Is there a site where info on this is available (kits, pre-built units, etc)? Also, curious if they might be of use with a mode such as PSK31? ___ 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 Condensation?
K2 Colleagues, My boat-board (alas, 36 feet does not make a ship) K2/100 with KAT100 gives me info80 displays on chilly damp mornings. It will step through the bands but it takes two taps to do it, one to change the band and then another to get rid of info80 and get the frequency display. I checked the archives but could find only a single note about this problem and the gist of the comments were that that problem might have been a construction anomaly. I have to assume that if this were an endemic problem, it would have showed up at field day or with the guys who camp out with these things. Has anyone else expereinced this problem? It's been suggested that I clean the interior of the radio-especially around the IC pins and look for any stray flux, etc. and then spray the entire interior with some sort of varnish made for this purpose. I really don't want to do this, but am worried that I will ultimately have to deal with corrosion problems if I don't do something. It has even been suggested that the problem is in the IC sockets and that I should replace them with gold-plated ones. Any ideas? John Ferguson KI4NGH M/V Arcadian now on the hard in Brick, NJ Check out AOL.com today. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free. ___ 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 Condensation?
John, You are evidently storing the K2 in an 'extreme' environment and it may be picking up condensation as you surmised in your subject line. Yes, in your case, I would think you may be wise to clean off the flux residue, but work with a Q-tip and work a small area at a time. On replacing the sockets - a definite maybe; but use only machined pin sockets if you do that. Try to get the tin-plated ones rather than the gold-plated ones because the firmware IC pins are tin and not gold-plated. In your salt-water environment, corrosion between the dissimilar metals can easily occur (yes, even with gold). You can find discussion about the corrosion at gold/tin junctions on the web if you look hard enough. The advantage of machined pin sockets is that they provide an air-tight connection and so minimize corrosion at the contact areas. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- K2 Colleagues, My boat-board (alas, 36 feet does not make a ship) K2/100 with KAT100 gives me info80 displays on chilly damp mornings. It will step through the bands but it takes two taps to do it, one to change the band and then another to get rid of info80 and get the frequency display. I checked the archives but could find only a single note about this problem and the gist of the comments were that that problem might have been a construction anomaly. I have to assume that if this were an endemic problem, it would have showed up at field day or with the guys who camp out with these things. Has anyone else expereinced this problem? It's been suggested that I clean the interior of the radio-especially around the IC pins and look for any stray flux, etc. and then spray the entire interior with some sort of varnish made for this purpose. I really don't want to do this, but am worried that I will ultimately have to deal with corrosion problems if I don't do something. It has even been suggested that the problem is in the IC sockets and that I should replace them with gold-plated ones. Any ideas? John Ferguson KI4NGH M/V Arcadian now on the hard in Brick, NJ ___ 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 IF Alignment Question
The 'peak' on L34 is very broad and difficult to discern. It ideally should be adjusted for the best signal to noise ratio. If you use the 7000 KHz 'birdie' (no antenna connected), you can usually hear the signal peak especially if you listen for the noise to minimize. A Spectrogram display will also show it if you look for the maximum signal amplitude that is also consistent with minimum noise. Yes look first for the peak at the 1 to 1 1/2 turns from the top, but if you are unable to discern it, just set the slug at 1 turn from the top and let it go at that. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- Are we speaking of the same L34? Mine peaked at nearly the top, not a turn or so from the top. As I remember I was peaking for the loudness of the noise; nary a signal around. de Joe, aa4nn --- You are not adjusting for the peak, you are adjusting for the maximum signal/noise. It does not occur at the peak signal. Unless you are using Spectrogram or some such, it is a trick to do by ear. That said, if your best S/N is at the top, I haven't a clue if you have a problemg. The peak when adjusting L34 during IF alignment is at the top rather than the l to 1 1/2 turns in mentioned in the manual. Has anyone else encountered this? 73 Steve K8IDN ___ 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] delete!
DO NOT SEND MY PRIVATE INFO THREW THE E-MAIL. DELETE ALL INFO ON ME NOW! DELETE ME FROM ALL YOUR LISTS NOW! YOU P. ME O.! BIG TIME. DO IT NOW! ANY QUESTIONS? Doug ___ 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] KX1 Transmitting Problem
Jason, Check the board carefully for any solder bridges or near solder bridges in the vicinity of J3, C33, R17, pin 24 of U1 and pin 5 of RP1. If you have a lot of flux residue at any of the above points, scrape it away and see if the problem is still present. Often bits of metal can become embedded and remain hidden in excess flux residue causing a solder bridge that is veery difficult to detect. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- So last weekend I posted an message asking for help with my KX1. After taking the top off, I thought I found the problem so I corrected it. It appears I did not fix the problem for long. Yesterday, after calling CQ a few times, the same problem reared its ugly head again. The problem: The radio will sporadically transmit (almost constantly) a series of dahs for no apparent reason. After this happened last weekend, I opened the case, and I thought the leads for the key jack ( J3 ) were not trimmed enough causing a short when the case was closed. So I trimmed the leads and all was well for a week. I have had the rig for about a month now and it has operated flawlessly for several weeks ( made several contacts ). So it appears this problem has developed over time. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Jason n9avg ___ 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] CW Tuning Indicator Questions
Hi Folks: While I do still offer bard SMT PC boards for this project (and the docs are still available at www.n0ss.net), I no longer offer parts. However, Ed Berneiser, WA3WSJ, is (I believe) still offering complete kits of parts for this device, and Ed is using my PC boards. For a PC board only, contact me, otherwise, contact Ed directly at: Ed Breneiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] 73, Tom HammondN0SS At 08:10 AM 7/1/2006, Matt Osborn wrote: I bought the board from Tom Hammond (N0SS). Tom also provides a parts list, assembly instructions, pictures, etc. as well as encouragement and advice. Check out his web site, it offers a wealth of info for HAMs in general and Elecrafters in particular. http://www.n0ss.net/index.html#cw_tun_ind On Sat, 1 Jul 2006 05:40:45 -0700 (PDT), Bernard Gaffney [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've seen several posts about CW tuning indicators. Is there a site where info on this is available (kits, pre-built units, etc)? Also, curious if they might be of use with a mode such as PSK31? ___ 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] Elecraft K1 picture in the newspaper
http://aconews.com/noc/ K1-4 running SP on 40 for FD'06 ... the operator is an Elecraft fan, but the fan shown is for the operator! __ 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] Looking for a K1
The first attempt failed to get on the list so I'll try again: Does anyone have a recently built K1 with the tuner and 40-30-20-17 frequencies? I have owned one before and foolishly let it go, and now would like another one as a 'keeper'. Building a new one is not an option for me, nor is having someone build one for me. Just looking for a gently used one from a non-smoking QTH. I guarentee to give it a good home! Please reply offlist to wa5vfa 'at' riverhollow.com Thanks for the bandwidth 72, Ron WA5VFA ___ 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] delete!
Doug Asay wrote: DO NOT SEND MY PRIVATE INFO THREW THE E-MAIL. DELETE ALL INFO ON ME NOW! DELETE ME FROM ALL YOUR LISTS NOW! YOU P. ME O.! BIG TIME. DO IT NOW! ANY QUESTIONS? Doug OK, I have deleted Douglas Percy Asay, WS3X 424 N 3rd ST Jefferson, OR 97352 USA Age: 64 Wife: Connie Irene From my address book. -- _____ / \ / \ / \ / \ / \ John L. Sielke ( W )( 2 )( A )( G )( N ) http://w2agn.net \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ http://www.blurty.com/users/w2agn CRUSTY OLD CURMUDGEON, AND PROUD OF IT (AGN and AGN? are Trademarks of John L. Sielke and may not be used without permission) ___ 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] delete!
Just one... Why don't you just unsubcribe if you're no longer interested in recieving the e-mail from the list? - Original Message - From: Doug Asay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2006 11:03 AM Subject: [Elecraft] delete! DO NOT SEND MY PRIVATE INFO THREW THE E-MAIL. DELETE ALL INFO ON ME NOW! DELETE ME FROM ALL YOUR LISTS NOW! YOU P. ME O.! BIG TIME. DO IT NOW! ANY QUESTIONS? Doug ___ 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
Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] delete!
If I had a nickle for every time I've gone off half cocked, I could afford all the modules I want for my K2. -- Forwarded Message -- Subject: Re: [Elecraft] delete! Date: Saturday 01 July 2006 13:07 From: Doug Asay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Bud, Hi everyone, I messed up! What Happened was I got up this morning and opened my mail. I found the one from this mailman something or other I honestly thought they had gotten my info from Elecraft and that this was a phishing expedition by some scam artist. I clicked on one of the blue high lighted URL and had my rant. The main reason that I thought it was bogas was because they put my pass word in the e-mail. Bottom line is that I did NOT think for a minute that my Rant (and it was) was going to the Elecraft forum. Actually, I want to build a kit this winter and have been planning on it. I like the Elecraft kits allot. Please except my apology as I would have NEVER said those things in that way on the forum. I thought I was HAULERING at some bozo that wanted to do my e-mail harm. I get mail all the time that someone wants me to Click on the URL...go ahead it will be OK...Ya right This couldn't have gone more wrong...SORRY! Doug WS3X p.s. what is a F--kwit? ( I was called this in a private e-mail :) I hope that I am not one. It would sure be nice if those that emailed me direct would now take the time to let me know if I can have a second chance or am I banished to outer darkness forever?:) I am realy a decent sort of fellow...honest. This is what I received: This is a reminder, sent out once a month, about your mailman.qth.net mailing list memberships. It includes your subscription info and how to use it to change it or unsubscribe from a list. You can visit the URLs to change your email address, membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on. In addition to the URL interfaces, you can also use email to make such changes. For more info, send a message to the '-request' address of the list (for example, [EMAIL PROTECTED]) containing just the word 'help' in the message body, and an email message will be sent to you with instructions. If you need help with Mailman please read the guide located at: http://mailman.qth.net/mmmain.htm If you have questions or problems not covered by the guide, send them to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks! Passwords for [EMAIL PROTECTED]: List Password // URL elecraft@mailman.qth.netmy Pass was word given here http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/options/elecraft/tor2ga%40juno.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- -- Bud Rogers [EMAIL PROTECTED] KD5SZ ___ 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: I made a mistake
Tried to respond by private email, but got the following, so must post to list or allow poor Doug to suffer, not knowing if he is forgiven. - This is an automatically generated Delivery Status Notification. Delivery to the following recipients failed. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reporting-MTA: dns;mail-09.name-services.com Received-From-MTA: dns;[192.168.0.100] Arrival-Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2006 12:06:14 -0700 Final-Recipient: rfc822;[EMAIL PROTECTED] Action: failed Status: 5.5.0 Diagnostic-Code: smtp;550 Access denied...51ea6e4e2e0e5f93d73f8783ba9b873fef7e5b734a9e635b5e2a13bbaaf79fdf972ad31a1a... Subject: Re: I made a mistake From: W2AGN [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 01 Jul 2006 15:06:33 -0400 To: Doug [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: formmail.to: W2AGN From_Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From_Name: Doug Subject: I made a mistake Message: Hi again John, Can I hear back from you after you read my explination of what happened and why/how I came to post something as stupid as my Rant this morning? I need to get cut some slack here as I have admitted to a mistake, and Have publicley apologized to everyone on the forum and in cyber space...I don't know what more I can do. Thanks, Doug OK, no problem. You get one of those reminder messages every month from the list server giving you your account information. You receive one for each list on QSL.NET you subscribe. You are forgiven. -- _ _ _ _ _ / \ / \ / \ / \ / \ John L. Sielke ( W )( 2 )( A )( G )( N ) http://w2agn.net \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ http://www.blurty.com/users/w2agn CRUSTY OLD CURMUDGEON, AND PROUD OF IT (AGN and AGN? are Trademarks of John L. Sielke and may not be used without permission) -- _____ / \ / \ / \ / \ / \ John L. Sielke ( W )( 2 )( A )( G )( N ) http://w2agn.net \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ http://www.blurty.com/users/w2agn CRUSTY OLD CURMUDGEON, AND PROUD OF IT (AGN and AGN? are Trademarks of John L. Sielke and may not be used without permission) ___ 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: I made a mistake
On Saturday 01 July 2006 14:10, W2AGN wrote: Tried to respond by private email, but got the following, so must post to list or allow poor Doug to suffer, not knowing if he is forgiven. - This is an automatically generated Delivery Status Notification. Delivery to the following recipients failed. [EMAIL PROTECTED] He probably got a gazillion private emails all at once. His mailbox probably runneth over about now. -- Bud Rogers [EMAIL PROTECTED] KD5SZ EM05vb K2 #4115 ___ 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've done worse
Man, have I ever been there done that or been to that rodeo and rode that bull.. been there got the t-shirt also comes to mind. I still remember things from jr high that ALL the people present have long since forgotten. I'll be 60 in September and I STILL remember. I also get 75 to 100 emails daily with only one or two from people I know. There is a good saying that applies here: Everyone makes mistakes. It's to your benefit to not make the same one twice. Trying to remember that has kept me employed for most of the last 49 years. Email me off reflector if you want to talk about building a kit, not much experience to offer, but lots of enthusiasm to share. NJ5A ___ 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've done worse
On Sat, 1 Jul 2006, Bob Robertson wrote: Man, have I ever been there done that or been to that rodeo and rode that bull.. Heh. Just like all of us. I thought it was one of the more imaginitive spam I've seen and I deleted it. I guess I was wrong. -- Hisashi T Fujinaka - [EMAIL PROTECTED] BSEE(6/86) + BSChem(3/95) + BAEnglish(8/95) + MSCS(8/03) + $2.50 = latte ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] FS /Trade : IFR 1500 Service Monitor
FS / Trade : IFR 1500 Service Monitor I have an IFR 1500 Service Monitor for sale. The unit is operational in all respects - BUT does not have a current calibration certificate. In addition, the internal batteries no longer hold a charge. The 1500 incorporates 22 separate instruments including: - .4Mhz-1000Mhz signal generator with calibrated attenuator full duplex, - 2uv test receiver (AM/WFM/NFM/SSB), - Spectrum analyzer (2db/div 10db/div) with track generator, - 1MHz oscilloscope / Deviation monitor , Deviation meter - Peak Average reading watt meter - dual tone generators, cable fault finder, DCS encode/decode, I'm asking $3000 OBO plus shipping from zip 22182 I am also looking for either an FT100D or FT857D with the ATAS120 antenna for HF/VHF mobile, so a mixed cash+trade would also be of interest. Niel WA7SSA/4 A couple samples from the web: http://www.rfimage.com/1500.html http://www.atecorp.com/Equipment/IFR/FMAM1500.htm __ QRP-L mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/qrp-l Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] I've done worse
Relax! I thought it was comical. Glad to see there are others like me. I was starting to feel weird prior to that. LOL. 73 john-n4dsp ___ 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 IF Alignment Question
I also found this procedure slightly confusing when I was going through it yesterday. The manual tells you to use a DMM to measure AC volts in the speaker out socket as an alternative to by ear assessment. I could measure the audio volts out ok but it did not tell me anything about the signal to noise ratio. I found that the 'birdie' on about 7000 is easier to detect if you have the tuning steps set to fine (0.1 or 0.01 khz) as otherwise you can tune right past it if the step is set to 1 khz. In the end I settled for just leaving the slug turned about 1 turn in, the birdie sounded quite loud and clear at that setting. Turning it further did seem to bring up the noise slightly. 73, Wyn VR2AX Are we speaking of the same L34? Mine peaked at nearly the top, not a turn or so from the top. As I remember I was peaking for the loudness of the noise; nary a signal around. de Joe, aa4nn ___ 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] Took the KX1 for a ride
My YL and I spent today Sat. at Ft McHenry National Park in Baltimore today. Took the KX1 with me and clamped the MP1 vertical to a picnic table bench. Could have done better but was slap damb under a tree! I had the 7amp hr and 11.1 volt LiPoly batteries with me and both of them worked good. The folding chair that I have is very comfortable and heavy duty with a tray on the right side. So I put the kX1 on the tray and away I went. Switched the the KX1 to B mode for the keying and liked it very much. There is a closer park here in town and still have been thinking of trying the 44ft inverted vee on a pole for getting out better with the KX1 Gotta decide on the pole though first! Been thinking of strapping the pole with a couple of bungee straps. On the MP1 antenna the 16ft counterpoise works good for 20 and it is terrible on 40 so I need to remedy that. The real wonderful thing about operating at Ft. McHenry is NO NOISE on the receiver. It is so quiet it makes you check to make sure you have a antenna connected!! g Paul, KD3JF Glen Burnie, MD FM19qd (Map Grid Square) ___ 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 IF Alignment Question
On Saturday 01 July 2006 00:57, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The peak when adjusting L34 during IF alignment is at the top rather than the l to 1 1/2 turns in mentioned in the manual. Has anyone else encountered this? 73 Steve K8IDN Steve, It seemed like that to me too. I used Spectrogram a couple of days ago having read back to 1999 the Elecraft list archives about tuning L34. Mine behaves strangely. The noise decreases as it approaches the top and then increases at some point, having not reached the top. But screwing it in to lower it doesn't decrease the noise. I have to turn it in a couple of times until the noise is obvious, then unscrew it to the best low noise I've seen and just believe it's the best - it seems to be approachable only by unscrewing towards the top. I read in the archives that some K2s need a 150 pF capacitor in place of the current 180 pF. It's not a well defined alignment procedure, especially with the guru, Don Wilhelm saying, just set the slug at 1 turn from the top and let it go at that Ian, G4ICV, AB2GR, K2 #4962 -- ___ 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 Announcement
Good Evening, The weather broke into Summer here in Oregon late last week. This Monday the temperature rose to 102 degrees Fahrenheit! It has moderated somewhat and daily highs have steadied to the mid-80s. Luckily our humidity is quite moderate here (~40%) so even the 102 degree temperature was not that bad. I had cracked the windows on my truck but the first few miles were fingertip driving only. The steering wheel was toasty. The Field Day hiatus was fun. I hope you all were comfortable and safe working through the pileups. I only fought off the hardiest of mosquitos since they don't have enough water to cycle through the egg to pupae to adult stages very easily. I keep water out for the deer, elk, Sam the cat, and the birds. However, I tip over each container when I see those nymphs wiggling around. I grew up in Wisconsin and donated gallons of blood to their many generations. I do not wish to repeat the cycle here! I managed to work a number of folks on both 20 and 40 meters last week and have been told the bands are holding nicely until the nighttime hours. Hopefully the solar stream we are experiencing will not cause too much noise and we'll be able to hear from coast to coast to coast. If you have the time, and the inclination, listen along or give us a holler. Please join us: Sunday 2300z (Sunday 4pm PDT) 14050 kHz Monday 0200z (Sunday 7pm PDT) 7045 kHz 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
[Elecraft] Thank you!
I want to thank everyone who has told me that they except my lame (but truthful) explanation and my heartfelt apology for what I said on the forum and why. I appreciate this forum and all those moderators and others who keep it operating so well. The Elecraft equipment is of fine quality and I want to start a kit this winter. Thank You all again, Doug WS3X and my sweetheart Connie KB7EGS Hams since 1988 73s ___ 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 #5613 BFO low freq problem
I am building K2 #5613 and having a great time. I am doing Alignment and Test Part II. My problem is the following: BFO High Freq 4,916.98 KHz and it is greater than 4916.3 as it should be. BFO Low Freq 4,912.92 KHz, this is higher than what it should be (4,912.7). Although the range is OK (4.06Khz is the range I get, which is greater than the minimum 3.6KHz) , the lower freq seems a little off. As background, I calibrated the frequency (C22) quite accurately using my HP5342 counter slaved to a HP GPS 10Mhz reference. All other prior tests were just fine. What should I do about BFO Low Freq being higher than it should be? Suggestions welcome. Raj, N2RD ___ 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
