Re: [Elecraft] Morse code elimination
On Fri, 15 Dec 2006, Tim wrote: Oh boy, here we go. Let the hand wringing and whining begin! Maybe notfolks may be too busy saving up their money to buy a Pactor modem. Wonder if the prices of paddles and keys will now escalate? How soon will it be before we see rigs that have no provision to use CW? The Brave New World awaits! 73,Thom-k3hrn www.zerobeat.net Home of QRP Web Ring, Drakelist home page,Drake Web Ring, QRP IRC channel, Drake IRC Channel, Elecraft Owners Database www.tlchost.net/hosting/ *** Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month ___ 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] **SOLD** FS: JPS NIR-12 Dual DSP Noise/Interference Reduction Unit
It's been sold.. Thanks to all who responded. 73 Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of NZ8J Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 5:34 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] FS: JPS NIR-12 Dual DSP Noise/Interference Reduction Unit Very nice external DSP Unit, looks excellent and works the same, a 9.9 overall. Comes with original box, original manual and power cord. Requires 12vdc @ 1 amp. Works for CW/SSB/RTTY/Data modes. One of the best external DSP units around. Extremely well made. Check eHam reviews for more info. . http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/232 Just ordered a new radio with built in DSP so don't need this. $144.00 for US Priority Mail shipping and insurance. Postal money orders only please. Thanks Tim NZ8J ___ 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] Your website
Tom Your website is great!! There is a wealth of information there and I have just started to learn from it. I have just completed my K2 and am doing a lot of learning and enjoying the rig a lot. One thing I might comment on is the Spectrogram program you offer a link to. Well I needed to align my ssb filter and after downloading the software I could not get any audio from the rig to the application. The K2 audio was getting into my computer and I could use MIXW to see and work PSK31 stations. So I tried using the spectrum scope in MIXW and it did the job fine. I could tweak the SSB filters for the best response using noise. I think Digipan will also work. You have to be careful on how to interpret the frequency markers but they are there. Just thought I would pass this on Thanks for a great source of information. 73 Dave KD1NA ___ 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] Morse code elimination
Oh boy, here we go. Let the hand wringing and whining begin! ___ 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] code test abolished - cross post from cw ml
> FCC MODIFIES AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE RULES, ELIMINATING MORSE CODE EXAM REQUIREMENTS AND > ADDRESSING ARRL PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION Yip ! Just in time, my General exam results are about to expire! --fred, PA4YBR, KA4YBR/AG, K2/100 #05331 ___ 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] Solvent
I have been working in electronics for over 30 years and I find that though rosin flux is somewhat inert under normal conditions it can lead to corrosion in certain circumstances. On all my portions of the K2 system I have built I have removed the flux using alcohol or flux solvent. You have to be careful about certain plastics that could be affected by various cleaner solutions but most of today's components seem to resist any solvent damage if the proper flux removing solvents are used. Be careful as the solvents can be flammable and not the greatest thing to breathe. Also be certain all the cleaner has been removed from the circuit board before applying power. I hope this information is of some help. 73 Dave KD1NA ___ 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] code test abolished - cross post from cw ml
FCC MODIFIES AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE RULES, ELIMINATING MORSE CODE EXAM REQUIREMENTS AND ADDRESSING ARRL PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION Washington, D.C. - Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration (Order) that modifies the rules for the Amateur Radio Service by revising the examination requirements for obtaining a General Class or Amateur Extra Class amateur radio operator license and revising the operating privileges for Technician Class licensees. In addition, the Order resolves a petition filed by the American Radio Relay League, Inc. (ARRL) for partial reconsideration of an FCC Order on amateur service rules released on October 10, 2006. The current amateur service operator license structure contains three classes of amateur radio operator licenses: Technician Class, General Class, and Amateur Extra Class. General Class and Amateur Extra Class licensees are permitted to operate in Amateur bands below 30 MHz, while the introductory Technician Class licensees are only permitted to operate in bands above 30 MHz. Prior to today's action, the FCC, in accordance with international radio regulations, required applicants for General Class and Amateur Extra Class operator licenses to pass a five words-per-minute Morse code examination. Today's Order eliminates that requirement for General and Amateur Extra licensees. This change reflects revisions to international radio regulations made at the International Telecommunication Union's 2003 World Radio Conference (WRC-03), which authorized each country to determine whether to require that individuals demonstrate Morse code proficiency in order to qualify for an amateur radio license with transmitting privileges on frequencies below 30 MHz. This change eliminates an unnecessary regulatory burden that may discourage current amateur radio operators from advancing their skills and participating more fully in the benefits of amateur radio. Today's Order also revises the operating privileges for Technician Class licensees by eliminating a disparity in the operating privileges for the Technician Class and Technician Plus Class licensees. Technician Class licensees are authorized operating privileges on all amateur frequencies above 30 MHz. The Technician Plus Class license, which is an operator license class that existed prior the FCC's simplification of the amateur license structure in 1999 and was grandfathered after that time, authorized operating privileges on all amateur frequencies above 30 MHz, as well as frequency segments in four HF bands (below 30 MHz) after the successful completion of a Morse code examination. With today's elimination of the Morse code exam requirements, the FCC concluded that the disparity between the operating privileges of Technician Class licensees and Technician Plus Class licensees should not be retained. Therefore, the FCC, in today's action, afforded Technician and Technician Plus licensees identical operating privileges. Finally, today's Order resolved a petition filed by the ARRL for partial reconsideration of an FCC Order released on October 10, 2006 (FCC 06-149). In this Order, the FCC authorized amateur stations to transmit voice communications on additional frequencies in certain amateur service bands, including the 75 meter (m) band, which is authorized only for certain wideband voice and image communications. The ARRL argued that the 75 m band should not have been expanded below 3635 kHz, in order to protect automatically controlled digital stations operating in the 3620-3635 kHz portion of the 80 m band. The FCC concluded that these stations can be protected by providing alternate spectrum in the 3585-3600 kHz frequency segment. Action by the Commission on December 15, 2006, by Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration. Chairman Martin and Commissioners Copps, Adelstein, Tate, and McDowell. For additional information, contact William Cross at (202) 418-0691 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] WT Docket Nos. 04-140 and 05-235. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-269012A1.pdf ___ CW mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/ ___ 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] Last RFTB for 2006
Well, folks, this is it - the last RFTB for 2006. This is a busy one too, so I hope and pray that the ionosphere will calm down enough that we'll actually be able to hear one another! First, in addition to the normal 1st, 2nd and 3rd place certificates that will be issued, the winner of the December RFTB will be receiving a special Holiday Piggie treat courtesy of Jeff K3OQ. Second, after this RFTB, the "Big Pig of the Sty", "El Numero Uno Hog" will be determined. This fine porkster will achieve a Certificate of Achievement as well as a special Piggie memento. Second and third place point accumulators for the year will receive something special also. And for those of you who participated in at least 10 RFTBs throughout the year will receive a "Piggie Attendance Award" So, here and forthwith begins the formal announcement. Roll the tape! (Dramatic Pause) This Sunday evening, the Flying Pigs Amateur Radio Club International will be holding its monthly Run For The Bacon. This is a friendly, two hour QRP CW Sprint, which is open to ALL radio amateurs, will last from 9:00 - 11:00PM EST (0200-0400 UTC Monday). You may work stations once per band on 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 or 10 Meters. Suggested starting frequencies are 1.812, 3.562, 7.044, 14.062, 21.062, and 28.062 MHz. The exchange is RST, S/P/C (State, Province, Country) and Flying Pigs membership number. If you're not a member of the Flying Pigs, and would like to be; then please click on the "membership" hyperlink on http://www.fpqrp.com/. Otherwise, non-members can just use their output power figure. You can report your score via the Autolog page which can be found at :http://www.fpqrp.com/fpqrprun.html; or you can mail your logs to the address given on the Autolog page. The deadline for logs is December 24th at 2400 UTC. Hope to catch you on the air Sunday evening! 72 es "oo" Larry W2LJ FP#612 -- Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.com http://w2lj.blogspot.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] SN 5901
Started on SN 5901 Friday 15th December. I built the basic 15w K2 SN 439 just for CW and it took me12 days to complete. That one really did have "Mojo" built in - my first contact was Mauritus Island on 20 metres. Someone later took a liking to my K2 and I foolishly sold it :-(( 5901 will have SSB, 160m, Noise Blanker, DSP, 100w PA and the 150w autotuner, so it's going to take me quite a while longer than the first one. Please wish me luck. Do I need to pray for the "Mojo" this time or is it still automatically part of the kit? I didn't find it when I did the inventory check :-) charles ___ 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: JPS NIR-12 Dual DSP Noise/Interference Reduction Unit
Very nice external DSP Unit, looks excellent and works the same, a 9.9 overall. Comes with original box, original manual and power cord. Requires 12vdc @ 1 amp. Works for CW/SSB/RTTY/Data modes. One of the best external DSP units around. Extremely well made. Check eHam reviews for more info. . http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/232 Just ordered a new radio with built in DSP so don't need this. $144.00 for US Priority Mail shipping and insurance. Postal money orders only please. Thanks Tim NZ8J ___ 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: FS: 60 MHz Fluke 92B "Scopemeter"
I have for sale a used Fluke model 92B "ScopeMeter". This is a digital LCD Dual Trace, 60 MHz Oscilloscope/digital multimeter. When new in 1998, it cost a bit over $2000.00 This one has seen service, but is in excellent operating condition. Original NiCD Battery is long deceased, but it will operate quite well on 4 alkaline "C" cells, or you can make up a new pack easy enough. The dead one will be included to give proper dimensions and contact points. Included are a set of standard test leads and one 60 MHz 10X/1X scope probe. The 185 page manual is included in a PDF file on a CD as the paper manual wasn't with it when I received it. Also included is the special "wall wart" that will run the scopemeter and also charge the NiCD pack if one is inserted. Rechargable battery pack requires a special terminal arrangement so Alkaline C cells aren't accidentally blown up by the wall wart/charger. The case has never been opened by anyone other than the factory calibration lab, and the original seal is intact. It was last factory calibrated in 2000, but in cross checking with other scopes and meters, it is still within it's rated 5%. I'm asking $700 shipped anywhere in the US (can't export it), but the price is somewhat negotiable. Anyone seriously interested please contact me off the reflector. Jim Sheldon, W0EB Wichita, KS [EMAIL PROTECTED] 316-744-3022 ___ 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] This old dog has a new trick(Ellecraft)
I know the feeling, Don. As an ex radio op, it's very frustrating to have difficulty controlling the key. I can, with effort, produce reasonable CW on a straight key at about 20wpm but it's become a strain. I used to use a mechanical bug quite happily at decent cruising speeds, but these days with finger joints that lock up without warning, my CW from bug or paddle is not something to inflict on the rest of the world HI!. I didn't want software to do my receiving (at least the ears and brain still work well enough to cope with that) but wanted a keyboard (which I find fairly forgiving of my finger lockups) to generate the code. I've built an Alspaugh keyboard and am very pleased with it. No noisy computer anywhere near the rig, just a computer keyboard and a small PCB, see here. http://www.mtechnologies.com/alspaugh/ (Milestone's Marshall Emm was most helpful, too. A real "good guy".) Like Elecraft's mini-modules, it's not been designed with DIY casing in mind, but after some critical surgery, it's in a neat box and now works very well indeed after hanging a load of filter toroids on the lead from the keyboard, as RF in the shack drove it crazy. I've painted out the unused keys on my keyboard with modellers' enamel paint and have added the special symbols, AR, BK, SK etc. using rub-down lettering, before applying several sealing coats of transparent enamel gloss. The PCB quality is sound, but not in the same class as those from Elecraft, so don't "overcook" any of the pads while soldering. HTH. Vy 73 (& Season's Greetings to all Elecrafters too! ) Dave L G3TJP Quote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donald R. McGregor Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2006 4:17 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] This old dog has a new trick(Ellecraft) I'm 81 and have the shakes in both hands and I just finished K2 Ser. # 5745. It's on the air but with the shakes I have not been able to send CW for along time now. Maybe this will inspire me to get a keyboard. I am very impressed with the rig. ___ 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] This old dog has a new trick(Ellecraft)
Completing the K2 and getting it working is no small task. Doing it with shaky hands is an even bigger accomplishment. Congratulations! As to sending CW, would it be possible to send with a straight key using European style? I'd think a straight key with medium tension and medium spacing would be rather immune to false "triggering" and may allow you to send using the larger muscles of the arm. 73! - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - -Original Message- From: Donald R. McGregor I'm 81 and have the shakes in both hands and I just finished K2 Ser. # 5745. It's on the air but with the shakes I have not been able to send CW for along time now. Maybe this will inspire me to get a keyboard. I am very impressed with the rig. ___ 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] test - pse ignore
test - pse ignore 73 de Chris M0PSK ___ 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: K1-4, R-100, MFJ-969
Good Morning Elecrafters I have for sale the following items: - K1-4 Four band (40 / 30 / 20 / 15m) very clean K1. Installed options include KAT1 auto tuner, KBT1 battery kit, and KNB1 Noise Blanker. Asking $400 + shipping - Icom R-100 Communications / Scanner Receiver 100kc-1800MHZ AM/FM-w/FM-n receiver. The Icom R100 a compact communications receiver covering from 100 kHz to 800 MHZ and 900 to 1856 MHz . Reception modes include AM, FM and FM-wide. - direct entry keypad, 121 memories, RF Atten & Pre-Amp - Many scan functions - Antenna : 0.1-50 Mhz, SO-239 ; 50-800 Mhz, Type N ; 905-1856 Mhz , Type N - Backlit LCD - AFC, ANL, Clock-timer (w/ Li battery backup) - 13.8 vdc, 1.1 amp - 6 x 2 x 7", 3 lbs Asking $350 OBO + shipping - MFJ 969 Deluxe VersaTuner II. Roller Inductor, 5 position antenna switch, 30/ 300 watt cross-needle watt/swr meter, pk /avg reading Asking $130 plus shipping Thanks Niel WA7SSA/4 ___ 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
