Re: [Elecraft] K2 turn on frequency/band memory
On Monday 18 December 2006 00:35, Don Wilhelm wrote: There is the '30 second rule' that you have to contend with. In the non paranoid days, this time could be changed by tweaking a pot, and it would be obvious from the published circuit diagram. Now it's locked into proprietary firmware. Ian, G4ICV, AB2GR -- ___ 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: 78L06
On 18 Dec 2006 at 4:05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The 78L05 is a quad 8 bit DAC and the 77L06 is a 6 volt regulator. Not the same at all. The 77L06 is used in the KX1, not he K1 or K2. Contact Elecraft to get the correct part. Well not quite... The 78L05 is a 5V regulator and is what is required for U8 U2 is a 78L06 as I believe is a 77L06. They are both 6V regulators. I suspect you have fitted the 78L05 in the U2 position as the numbers are quite small and easy to confuse. The 77L06 may be a replacement for the 78L06, it is most definitely not a replacement for 78L05 and you will damage your K2 if you get them wrong. 73 Dave G3YMC http://www.davesergeant.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: KX1/KXAT1/KXPD1
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Re: [Elecraft] Spikes and noise on my K2 ...
Hello Robin, My K2 receiver behaves in the same way, and what we are hearing between 14358 and 14363 kHz is one of the many K2 receiver's internal spurious signals or 'internal spurii', also called birdies. In genral these internal spurii are created by one or more of the K2's oscillators producing a signal at either the frequency to which the receiver is tuned, or at a spurious response frequency of the receiver (the Image is one of these), or at the IF, which the receiver will 'hear'. If more than one oscillator is involved, the oscillators' signals will mix together *somewhere* to produce a family of signals (products) one or some of which might be heard by the receiver. In some cases an unwanted signal from these sources can get into the receiver's LO system and greatly increase the problem. To get rid of this particular birdie and spikes I think that a fair amount of surgery would be required in the form of shielding as well as RFC - C filtering of DC supply and control lines as well as improved isolation between the Reference oscillator and the VCO varicaps via U4 and U6B, which I have not done. As far as the spikes are concerned it appears that a very strong birdie or a very strong 'real' antenna signal does affect the K2's LO system at some frequencies. I have not investigated this but my guess is that for some reason, probably unwanted coupling between the Reference oscillator, VCO (VFO) and BFO, the system either attempts to lock onto a very strong signal at some frequencies but fails or momentarily loses lock, producing the spike. I have noticed spikes around 7180 kHz when the BC stations in that part of 40m are S9++ but none when the BC station signals are weaker. Note that 2 x 7180 = 14360 kHz which suggests that the 20m birdie/ spikes and 40m spikes are related. Sorry no simple fix yet. 73, Geoff GM4ESD - Original Message - From: Robin Kiszka-Kanowitz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 1:55 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Spikes and noise on my K2 ... Hi, I have noticed that when tuning my K2 up to 14358 I hit a spike and then hear a continuous tone all the way to to 14363 - yes it's out of band, but it is there. I also have this spike at regular intervales, for example 14338, 14348, 14358 and then 14363, 14368, 14373 etc. Fortunately it is nearly all out of band. I have disconnected the K2 and tried it away from all sorts of noise sources - no antenna, no PSU (using the internal battey kit) etc., but it's still there. I have the DSP, ATU, NB, SSB, 160M options installed, so it could be one or a combination of things. I'm just wondering if anyone else has this and if there are some ideas as to why it does this? thanks and 73 Robin OZ6ABM ___ 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] ESD Risk vs Relative Humidity
Wyn, Congratulations on your moderate weather - enjoy it while you can. It would take a large ESD surge to cause any problem with assembled electronics, including the K2 and the XV144 - all the sensitive devices are connected in circuit to their normal termination. The problem during assembly IS severe - handling devices that are not mounted can cause ESD damage to the part. That is why one should work on a bench with an anti-static mat and use a wrist strap when inserting active devices into the boards. Once mounted, the devices are not as suceptable to static damage. You may occasionally cause a some malfunction by a static 'zap' to the case of the K2, but the effect would usually be transient. In the very worst case, one might have to do a Master Reset to recover, but that is rare and extreme. Even though such an occurrance is rare, it is wise to record all your menu parameters and filter settings just in case something like that ever happens. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- What is considered a 'normal' ESD safety limit? Today in Hong Kong we have relative humidity (RH) of 55% (temp a 'freezing' 16 C), compared to our norm of 90 - 100% RH and temp 30 C+ These past two days my daughter and xyl have mentioned several 'static shocks' when they play with our cats, all 6 of them. I remember my school kid days of cats tail static generators, but there's a serious question behind this. Under what conditions of RH do most builders of Elecraft rigs operate? My K2 and XV144 were constructed in spring/summer (90%+H) and autumn (70% RH+) with no apparent probs. Cats kept well away. I used a ESD earthed triple layer safety mat for the XV144. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.22/590 - Release Date: 12/16/2006 5:39 PM ___ 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 turn on frequency/band memory
The band-switch will remember the current settings Right Now. Any change of band causes the current band's settings to be memorized. If you need to speed up the 30-second memory for some reason, a bandup/banddown will do so. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip There is the '30 second rule' that you have to contend with. The K2 waits 30 seconds after you have tuned to a new frequency, set a new mode, etc. before it sets those parameters into memory. So if you tune to a spot and then quickly turn power off, it will not remember your settings. Wait a while (30 seconds seems like forever if you are in a hurry), and it will behave just like the manual says. 73, Don W3FPR /snip ___ 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 turn on frequency/band memory
Ian Stirling wrote: In the non paranoid days, this time could be changed by tweaking a pot, and it would be obvious from the published circuit diagram. Now it's locked into proprietary firmware. Well...I would put it differently. In the pre-microprocessor days, there would have been a pot and a bunch of other components which would have added some significant amount to the cost of the radio. Now the function is handled by firmware whose only cost is that of the initial development. Multiply this by many similar functions, and you have a radio with a lot more capabilities for less cost. It's not paranoia, just effective use of technology. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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 turn on frequency/band memory
On Dec 18, 2006, at 7:48 AM, Vic K2VCO wrote: Ian Stirling wrote: In the non paranoid days, this time could be changed by tweaking a pot, and it would be obvious from the published circuit diagram. Now it's locked into proprietary firmware. Well...I would put it differently. In the pre-microprocessor days, there would have been a pot and a bunch of other components which would have added some significant amount to the cost of the radio. Now the function is handled by firmware whose only cost is that of the initial development. Multiply this by many similar functions, and you have a radio with a lot more capabilities for less cost. It's not paranoia, just effective use of technology. My pre-microprocessor radios always came back on at the same frequency as long as nobody had touched the bandswitch or the dial of the tuning capacitor (PTO in some cases). 73 - Bob, N7XY ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K2 turn on frequency/band memory
Dan is correct - so hit the bandswitch up and then down before powering the K2 off as an alternate solution to waiting that 30 seconds. But if you are like me, you will not remember at just that 'right moment' G, but at least you will realize what you forgot to do. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dan Barker Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 9:55 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K2 turn on frequency/band memory The band-switch will remember the current settings Right Now. Any change of band causes the current band's settings to be memorized. If you need to speed up the 30-second memory for some reason, a bandup/banddown will do so. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip There is the '30 second rule' that you have to contend with. The K2 waits 30 seconds after you have tuned to a new frequency, set a new mode, etc. before it sets those parameters into memory. So if you tune to a spot and then quickly turn power off, it will not remember your settings. Wait a while (30 seconds seems like forever if you are in a hurry), and it will behave just like the manual says. 73, Don W3FPR /snip ___ 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.22/590 - Release Date: 12/16/2006 5:39 PM -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.24/592 - Release Date: 12/18/2006 1:45 PM ___ 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] 40 METER ECN 17 Dec 20m
Hi Ron: I HEARD(!) only two (2) stations on 40M last night... KT5X (NM) and KT5E (CO). I called for check-ins from 0300Z thru 0310Z and those (two) were the ONLY signals I heard a peep from... usually, I can hear MUCH more than that.. guess the propagation gods weren't looking down on us last night... or possibly they WERE looking down... and LAUGHING! Oh well, there's always NEXT WEEK! Hmmm Christmas Eve... wonder if we'll have a Net then. If so, I'll be there. Thanks to those who at least TRIED to QNI. 73, Tom N0SS At 09:19 PM 12/17/2006, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: I was around at 0300 and heard one station calling ECN? on 7045. He never signed a call. I finally called CQ ECN about 0310 and he came back with a ?? But again no call. I gave up after several tries. That was the only station I heard on 7045 or anywhere within 20 kHz of that frequency. 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
[Elecraft] ECN Report for 18 Dec 2006
Hi Folks: Last night's propagation left a bit to be desired... actually, it left a WHOLE LOT to be desired...! Here's the dreary report... ECN 20M 12/18/2006 N0SS TOM MOK2/1000008 K6DGW FRED CAK2/1004298 AC7AC RON ORK21289 NK6A DON CAK2/100 WA7BOCROGER WAK20755 W3MC MIKE MD N7NLU KARL ORK21663 VE3XL RIC ONK20968 Thanks to Fred, K6DGW for pulling Mike, W3MC, out of the background noise. When Mike first attempted to QNI, I had my beam on the west coast, but Mike was still 569. However, by the time I went back to Mike (after checking-in N7NLU) Mike's signal had gone into the dumpster... even when I'd turned the beam back east, I was hearing only a peep from Mike... Fortunately, Fred was dogged enough to catch Mike's call after several repeated attempts. By the time the net was over, Mike was back up to 579/599 status... go figger. To those on the east coast, and ANYWHERE other than the west coast, we really DID try to find you... I called with the beam in all directions, and Fred called several times as well... just no discernible responses. on 20M. ECN 40M 12/18/2006 N0SS TOM MOK2/1000008 KT5X FRED NMK20700 KT5E JAY COK25037 40M was even worse!!! I managed a nice pre-net QSO with Fred, KT5X, and then, had it not been for Fred and Jay (KT5E), I'd have been all by my lonesome... at least as far as I could hear. I called and called, but to what appeared to be a nearly dead band. And I had virtually NO BACKGROUND NOISE to speak of, so it wasn't because of interference... but to absorption...! Oh well, there's always NEXT WEEK...! THANKS to those of you who were able to check into the nets. For those of you who might be concerned about Kevin and his well-being following the horrible winds the Pacific Northwest has experienced... here are a few comments from an e-mail recently received from Kevin... Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 22:13:04 -0800 (GMT-08:00) Just got phone service an hour ago. I am now running off battery power through an inverter. I have over a thousand messages to wade through via webmail. I am running a laptop which does not pull mail from the server. I am OK, rattled to the extreme, but OK. It took quite a while to stop shaking after the tree fell a few feet from where I was sitting. I was in the strongest part of the house and to windward. The tree limbs were flying over that part of the house but not at the windows. None were broken. Drywall and broken branches exploded through the new room and the rest of the house. Every few feet there was a hole through the roof. If I'd have been anywhere but where I was I most likely would have holes in me too! Power may be back on by Thursday. I have not found the other end of the broken G5RV or the tree which was supporting it. If the trees were not in straight lines I would say we had been hit by a tornado. Hundreds of trees are down on my twenty acres. The four Trojan T-105 (backup batteries) started at 12.7 volts. They are down to 12.2 volts now after booting a desktop unit to tranfer files to the laptop and running the IC-706 for comms. I still have a J-pole up so I got my nephew to help me limb the hemlock and cover the roof with plastic. Luckily the wind and rain came to an end. It has snowed but that is not as bad. The water I had standing by in five gallon buckets froze but that simply made it easier to transfer into the bathroom. I used a pan to transfer the top few inches in the toilet tank and the poured to the fill line. I've run out of back up water so am going to a beaver pond tomorrow to steal some of their's. I don't think they will mind because their pond is spring fed. I'll get a few more days of flushing water. I have cut my way down the mountain and have gotten more supplies. I did heat some water on the wood stove for shaving and washing. I hope to be back on the air but if priorities push the antenna launch date off that is the way it goes. If I get power this week it will ease my burden. Sure is nice to have Internet contact again! I will stay in touch and keep you apprised of my progress. Any ideas on who to call to lift off the hemlock tree? Kevin. 73, Tom N0SS ___ 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 message
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[Elecraft] Re: Meter readings jumping around
Thanks again, Don, On Mon, Dec 18, 2006 at 08:36:25AM -0500, Don Wilhelm wrote: David, Fine on getting the K2 peaked. Yep!! Yes, if you have the LED display set to DOT - you will see the resolution uncertainty region as two adjacent bars alternately flickering - nothing worng, just the logic can't make up its mind about which one is the more 'average'. If you set to BAR display, the effect is not as noticable, in that case, just the highest bar will appear a bit more dim than the others. FB! The K2 does not have a powerful audio amplifier - that was done by intent to reduce the current draw when operating QRP on battery power. As a result, it is not as loud as many other transceivers. The volume should be more than adequate for normal environments although in high ambient noise situations (like mobile operation) it may require a external audio amplifier. This is true, the audio was adequate, but not very loud; I could hear it fine, but with the Icom beside it, it appeared not so loud. I don't understand about your speaker connections, you will have to be more descriptive about it. Well, there is not a specific ground tab in the triangle formation as illustrated in the manual. Instead, there are two terminals in line with a central rivet. If one was just a tie point, then I could use the rivet, I suppose. I was probably a tad tired to figure it out. You should do the AGC Threshold and CAL S Lo and CAL S Hi after all the peaking alignment - it is OK to do it just the same way you did it before. OK! There is one teensie little problem left, and that is the paddle modes behave exactly the same. I had been using an MFJ keyer on my Icom, with the Curtis chip; I set it up to be able to switch between A and B mode, so I'm quite familiar with that. I am wondering if there could be a solder bridge between 2 IC pins somewhere, thus preventing switching between A and B modes? -- David Dawson The trouble with this country is that there are too many politicians who believe, with a conviction based on experience, that you can fool all of the people all of the time. -- Franklin Adams ___ 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] Meter readings jumping around
Thanks Tom, I think the right word I should have used is 'dithering' instead of 'jumping'. I can handle that. On Mon, Dec 18, 2006 at 10:15:30AM -0600, Tom Hammond wrote: Hi David: I have noticed that the internal meter is jumping around somewhat at times, although the analog meter I have in line with the dummy load does not. I noticed that when I applied power on 20 meters, and started tweaking L8 and L9 the power went up and up to 8 watts, then when I did it again, it was stable at around 2.0. Is that abnormal? The S meter seems to jump around somewhat; that is, it jumps between two adjacent bars (dot mode) on occasion. I think that there may be a poor solder joint somewhere (historical precedent ;-)). It's not all that normal for readings to 'JUMP' around, but during tune-up, it IS normal for readings to increase well past the preset POWER level. This is due to the fact that the ALC is being disabled during this part of the tune-up process, so as you peak things up, you will normally see power appear to run kinda wild. When you see this phenomenon, just EXIT from TUNE mode and re-enter TUNE again. When you re-enter TUNE mode, the power level will be reestablished and you'll be returned to the specified power lever so you can continue to peak things up... and see the power again rise UNTIL you hit the point where there's no further increase!!! You may have to exit/re-enter TUNE 2-3 times during the alignment session!!! If you have POWER set to 1W or 2W during tuning, DO NOT allow the displayed power to exceed 6W-7W while tuning before you exit and re-enter TUNE mode... just for safety. That's understood, I got the hang of it pretty quickly. 73, Tom Hammond N0SS -- David Dawson The trouble with this country is that there are too many politicians who believe, with a conviction based on experience, that you can fool all of the people all of the time. -- Franklin Adams ___ 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] Morsecode Elimination [ END of all Threads]
Agreed - Let's end this thread and all related ones for now. It's going to get plenty of play on the other lists and you have done a good job of beating it to death while I was off line this weekend ;-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft List Moderator -- Dave White wrote: Those that like CW, use CW. Those that like SSB, use SSB. And those that like Digital, use Digital. Please people, let's get back to our regularly scheduled program - and the program I'm tuned to is the use and support of fine Elecraft products. Dave White [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] K2 repair advice
Elecraft, best we can figure, does not have a Service Department, or at least discourages builders from using it. It's sort of a do-it-yourself repair process. I've read hints, on the list, of those who had sent in their K2's for service and alignments. But when I asked Elecraft that question - the answer was no. A recent post indicated perhaps 1/2 of the K2's out there, could be mis or poorly aligned, an important process. There may be rentable builders out there who will do such work, not sure. For straight out repairs don't know. As Don says, they are fairly easy to re-repair, especially if one is the original successful builder. Fred, FL N3CSY __ 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] K2 repair advice
Fred, Elecraft does maintain a Customer Support organization that can best be accessed by email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] and when email (and possibly telephone) support is not adequate to resolve th eproblem, it can be sent in to Elecraft for repair (that does require a Repair Service Authorization number to keep everything better organized). There is an hourly fee (with a 1 hour minimum) for physical service/repair work. Phone and email support are available at no cost. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- Elecraft, best we can figure, does not have a Service Department, or at least discourages builders from using it. It's sort of a do-it-yourself repair process. I've read hints, on the list, of those who had sent in their K2's for service and alignments. But when I asked Elecraft that question - the answer was no. A recent post indicated perhaps 1/2 of the K2's out there, could be mis or poorly aligned, an important process. There may be rentable builders out there who will do such work, not sure. For straight out repairs don't know. As Don says, they are fairly easy to re-repair, especially if one is the original successful builder. Fred, FL N3CSY -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.24/592 - Release Date: 12/18/2006 1:45 PM ___ 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 - Still Working?
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Re: [Elecraft] Probe For Tek 465 Scope
There are a number of independent probe makers. Goggle, Test Probes Inc., (TPI) and Probemasters. They are carried in the electronic Distributors catalogs. Check out Newark, Allied, Mouser, DigiKey etc. Stuart K5KVH ___ 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] ESD Risk vs Relative Humidity
G'day, snip Today in Hong Kong we have relative humidity (RH) of 55% (temp a 'freezing' 16 C), compared to our norm of 90 - 100% RH and temp 30 C+ snip I assume the 16C was outside not inside. snip These past two days my daughter and xyl have mentioned several 'static shocks' when they play with our cats, all 6 of them. I remember my school kid days of cats tail static generators, but there's a serious question behind this. Under what conditions of RH do most builders of Elecraft rigs operate? snip RH in the house is of the order 40-60% temp 20-22C most of the time. No cats, no ESD countermeasures besides touching an earthed object before picking up sensitive devices. Not killed one yet. Regards, Mike VP8NO ___ 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] ECN Report for 18 Dec 2006
Tom, Thanks for the message from Kevin. I'm glad to hear that he's all right physically, though I can imagine that he's shaken up by the situation. Pass along my well wishes the next time you have a chance to talk to him; I'm sure I'm not the only one on the list that would like him to know that we're thinking of him. Matthew N8OHU Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 22:13:04 -0800 (GMT-08:00) Just got phone service an hour ago. I am now running off battery power through an inverter. I have over a thousand messages to wade through via webmail. I am running a laptop which does not pull mail from the server. I am OK, rattled to the extreme, but OK. It took quite a while to stop shaking after the tree fell a few feet from where I was sitting. I was in the strongest part of the house and to windward. The tree limbs were flying over that part of the house but not at the windows. None were broken. Drywall and broken branches exploded through the new room and the rest of the house. Every few feet there was a hole through the roof. If I'd have been anywhere but where I was I most likely would have holes in me too! Power may be back on by Thursday. I have not found the other end of the broken G5RV or the tree which was supporting it. If the trees were not in straight lines I would say we had been hit by a tornado. Hundreds of trees are down on my twenty acres. The four Trojan T-105 (backup batteries) started at 12.7 volts. They are down to 12.2 volts now after booting a desktop unit to tranfer files to the laptop and running the IC-706 for comms. I still have a J-pole up so I got my nephew to help me limb the hemlock and cover the roof with plastic. Luckily the wind and rain came to an end. It has snowed but that is not as bad. The water I had standing by in five gallon buckets froze but that simply made it easier to transfer into the bathroom. I used a pan to transfer the top few inches in the toilet tank and the poured to the fill line. I've run out of back up water so am going to a beaver pond tomorrow to steal some of their's. I don't think they will mind because their pond is spring fed. I'll get a few more days of flushing water. I have cut my way down the mountain and have gotten more supplies. I did heat some water on the wood stove for shaving and washing. I hope to be back on the air but if priorities push the antenna launch date off that is the way it goes. If I get power this week it will ease my burden. Sure is nice to have Internet contact again! I will stay in touch and keep you apprised of my progress. Any ideas on who to call to lift off the hemlock tree? Kevin. 73, Tom N0SS ___ 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] Morse test elimination
FCC commissioners and bureau heads today are usually lawyers, not technical types. The commissioners probably have never been technical types since they are political appointees. Stuart K5KVH ___ 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] The Intrepid KD5ONS (WAS: ECN Report for 18 Dec 2006)
We had hurricane force (100 mph range) winds throughout northwest Oregon. One state highway (Hwy 6) that runs near Kevin's QTH to the coast had an estimated 600 trees fall onto it that night, most of them in a 10 mile section, according to the state forestry who removed them. These were almost all healthy Douglas fir trees that have withstood many, many winter storms. Kevin, being on a hilltop, got the worst of the winds. Those of us at lower elevations were spared that. Here in Forest Grove, about 20 miles from Kevin and down at 300 feet elevation, we had winds only hitting about 70 mph. Even so lots of trees and large limbs were flying. Those trees are *heavy*. Just a year ago, early in the morning of January 1st 2006, our neighbor across the street had a pair of 60 foot Douglas fir fall onto his house, moving an entire 2500 sq foot two story home crooked on its foundations. They just finished the rebuilding a couple of months ago. Nothing landed on it this time! Many thousands of people in the countryside around the area, like Kevin, are still without power. It's expected to be several days more before all the repairs are completed. My hat's off to he intrepid mountain men like Kevin who live in the high forest lands. I have enough trouble keeping that hat on my head and my feet dry down here in town! Now, it says something about the way our world is changing. A mountain man like Kevin is isolated up there, no power, no light, heat only by the wood he chops, yet he has internet access! Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Matthew D. Pitts Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 1:47 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] ECN Report for 18 Dec 2006 Tom, Thanks for the message from Kevin. I'm glad to hear that he's all right physically, though I can imagine that he's shaken up by the situation. Pass along my well wishes the next time you have a chance to talk to him; I'm sure I'm not the only one on the list that would like him to know that we're thinking of him. ___ 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, Serial No. 701 is Healthy on 20 Meters Again
Thanks to lots of input on this list and a replacement crystal from Elecraft for the KFL1-4 board for my K1, I'm back up and running on 20 meters. Now if band conditions only improve so I can get back to utilizing the CW portions before we loose anymore. Great support from Elecraft, I really appreciate that. 72, Greg KI8AF from da U.P. of Michigan ___ 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 Antenna-tuner KAT2.
Hi! Please help me to find the best method Null-adjustment for SWR-bridge in KAT2. When I re-check internal SWR-meter with external one, I see that my K2 has wrong. Thank! 73! 72! Alex de UR5LAM www.qrp.ru __ 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] info needed
I am going to need to change my email ad.. would some one please teel me how to do this Sincerely Harold n5tog k2 1587 ___ 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, Serial No. 701 is Healthy on 20 Meters Again
Joe W2KJ, Indeed it was the 22 MHz crystal that was bad. From the looks of it Elecraft was supplied with a bad batch of those crystals as many of the K1s seem to of had the same problem. I contacted Elecraft and had a new crystal, free of charge, in less than a week. Hope this helps you out. 72, Greg KI8AF from da U.P. of Michigan ___ 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] Probe For Tek 465 Scope
Thanks for the responses re: probes. The question I have is re: specific model numbers. I found so many probes for sale that I was wary of getting one that was not appropriate for my scope (a Tek 465). I have a Tek P6109 100 MHz 10x probe coming with the scope. I had one recommendation for a P6109B. If anyone has a probe that they are actually using and like I would like to hear about it. Jack, AE6GC ___ 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] info needed
James, Unless something has been 'improved' since I last tried it, you cannnot just change your reflector email - do the following: Subscribe to the reflector using your new email address - then unsubscribe using the old email. You may get a few dupes in the interim, but you should miss nothing. It is easier to do than to tell about it - the links to accomplish all that are at the bottom of each reflector posting. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- I am going to need to change my email ad.. would some one please teel me how to do this Sincerely Harold n5tog k2 1587 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.24/592 - Release Date: 12/18/2006 1:45 PM ___ 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] Freq Memory
Bernie, On My K2 (#5779) if I change frequency on the same band and wait for 10 seconds the K2 puts that new frequency in memory so when the rig is powered off , then back on it returns to the frequency it was last on. If you change the frequency within the same band and quickly power the rig off, it will return to the original frequency before the change was made. Example: If the rig was at 3760 KHZ and I changed the frequency to 3770 KHZ and waited 10 seconds before shutting the rig down it will return to 3770 KHZ when powered up. If you quickly powered off the rig after the Frequency change the rig will be at 3760 KHZ when powered up. Hope that clears up your question. 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
RE: [Elecraft] K2 Antenna-tuner KAT2.
Alexander, The method indicated in the manual should work fine. If you have a fast DMM, you may be able to find a deeper null by monitoring the voltage at the 'hot' end of the R2 potentiometer while adjusting for the null - just adjust for the lowest voltage. After setting the null, do not change the capacitor trimmer. Set the ATU menu to CALP and adjust R1 until the power indicated on your K2 is the same as on your external wattmeter. Your K2 is now as accurate as your external wattmeter. Then set R2 to the same mechanical position as R1 for reasonable SWR indications. The accuracy of external wattmeters is not really very good, and some may be in error by as much as 20% of full scale (check your meter s specifications). Notice that if you are on a 100 watt scale, that means that your external wattmeter may be incorrect by as much as 20 watts at any point on the scale. Even at a 5% specification (Bird slug right after calibration), it may be off by as much as 5 watts with a 100 watt slug. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- Please help me to find the best method Null-adjustment for SWR-bridge in KAT2. When I re-check internal SWR-meter with external one, I see that my K2 has wrong. Thank! 73! 72! Alex de UR5LAM www.qrp.ru -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.24/592 - Release Date: 12/18/2006 1:45 PM ___ 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] Goofed
Bernie I goofed It is 30 seconds I told you 10 seconds by mistake. I just teated it on my rig and it is really 30 seconds 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
RE: [Elecraft] K2 repair advice
Wow - I learned a thing or 2 today. I'm feeling much better about Elecraft's service policies and remedies! Sounds great to me. I'm sure the lion's share of builders, hope to be able to fix and service their Elecraft kits themselves. My concern, was for the guy or gal, who for whatever reason - could not get to do that. I'm one who never had a bench or room full of service gear. Thus when I finished my K2 # 54xx, I had hoped to send it into Elecraft for the ultimate alignment! It turned out - with Spectrograph's and Don Wilhelm's help - the alignment, by me, went quite well. And I didn't need Elecraft's help afterall. And my K2 ended up being pretty well aligned to spec!:) Fred, FL, N3CSY __ 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] K2 turn-on frequency/band memory explained
Hi Bernie, I should have answered this sooner, but was out of town. Here's how it works. The K2 doesn't have battery-backed-up RAM (which, obviously, requires a battery, as well as other hardware/firmware support). Instead, it has an EEPROM which stores all parameters. The present band, mode, etc. is saved in EEPROM whenever you change bands. But it is also saved after you've shown an interest in a particular frequency -- by not moving the VFO for 30 seconds. This works almost as well in practice as battery-backed-up RAM, but avoids the cost of a battery, socket, and power-off/power-on switching and detection circuitry. 73, Wayne N6KR Bernie Gardner wrote: I'm still leanring all the features and quirks of my K2 (5705) and have a quick question. Exactly how does the default frequency of each band get set.. The manual mentions how 'each band memory is preset..' on first turn on, but I can't find an explanation of how it is changed. By trial and error, it seems to be changed when I change frequency, then change mode, but not just by changing frequency. So if I'm in cw mode, tune to an interesting frequency, turn the radio off then back on, it goes back to a previously determined frequency, not the most recent one. If I change frequency, cycle through cw-usb-lsb-cw, turn the radio off and back on, it then comes up with the most recent frequency. The same behavior seems to apply to changing bands. Is this the way it is supposed to work and is it possible to have it just remember the most recent frequency on each band without cycling through the modes? --- 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: K2 turn-on frequency/band memory explained
Thanks for the information Wayne (and everyone else who replied.) I understand how it works now and it makes sense. I should have seen the explanation in the manual, but I got more details on the list anyway. I love the radio and am enjoying learning all it's features. Bernie W1AZ On Monday 18 December 2006 20:49, wayne burdick wrote: Hi Bernie, I should have answered this sooner, but was out of town. Here's how it works. The K2 doesn't have battery-backed-up RAM (which, obviously, requires a battery, as well as other hardware/firmware support). Instead, it has an EEPROM which stores all parameters. The present band, mode, etc. is saved in EEPROM whenever you change bands. But it is also saved after you've shown an interest in a particular frequency -- by not moving the VFO for 30 seconds. This works almost as well in practice as battery-backed-up RAM, but avoids the cost of a battery, socket, and power-off/power-on switching and detection circuitry. 73, Wayne N6KR Bernie Gardner wrote: I'm still leanring all the features and quirks of my K2 (5705) and have a quick question. Exactly how does the default frequency of each band get set.. The manual mentions how 'each band memory is preset..' on first turn on, but I can't find an explanation of how it is changed. By trial and error, it seems to be changed when I change frequency, then change mode, but not just by changing frequency. So if I'm in cw mode, tune to an interesting frequency, turn the radio off then back on, it goes back to a previously determined frequency, not the most recent one. If I change frequency, cycle through cw-usb-lsb-cw, turn the radio off and back on, it then comes up with the most recent frequency. The same behavior seems to apply to changing bands. Is this the way it is supposed to work and is it possible to have it just remember the most recent frequency on each band without cycling through the modes? --- 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 repair advice
The beauty of K2 is that it does not require expensive equipment to align. It has built in equipment. If you have a DMMM, frequency counter and swr/power meter, they are only additional bonus to align your K2. 73 Johnny Sui VR2XMC From: Fred (FL) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K2 repair advice Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 17:37:47 -0800 (PST) Wow - I learned a thing or 2 today. I'm feeling much better about Elecraft's service policies and remedies! Sounds great to me. I'm sure the lion's share of builders, hope to be able to fix and service their Elecraft kits themselves. My concern, was for the guy or gal, who for whatever reason - could not get to do that. I'm one who never had a bench or room full of service gear. Thus when I finished my K2 # 54xx, I had hoped to send it into Elecraft for the ultimate alignment! It turned out - with Spectrograph's and Don Wilhelm's help - the alignment, by me, went quite well. And I didn't need Elecraft's help afterall. And my K2 ended up being pretty well aligned to spec!:) Fred, FL, N3CSY _ 与世界各地的朋友进行交流，免费下载 Live Messenger; http://get.live.com/messenger/overview ___ 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] iambic mode stuck on 'B' in K2
I have found, after assembling and setting up my K2, that the Iambic setting is stuck on 'B' keying and cannot be changed. To explain further: switching between 'A' mode and 'B' mode or the other way has no effect. The keying is always 'B' and the two modes are definitely the same. Either that or there is only microsecond differences and I can't tell. What is certain is that the mode it is stuck in is the same as my MFJ 422B (modified to be switchable) in 'B' mode and I can certainly tell the difference between modes in the Curtis chip on this keyer. I am wondering, as this is done in firmware, if there is a solder bridge between 2 IC pins, thus preventing the switching of modes, or if there could be a firmware error? Or is the difference extremely subtle? Thanks -- David Dawson The trouble with this country is that there are too many politicians who believe, with a conviction based on experience, that you can fool all of the people all of the time. -- Franklin Adams ___ 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] The Intrepid KD5ONS (WAS: ECN Report for 18 Dec 2006)
Howdy Ron the rest of you all, I've been called a lot of things in my life but never before intrepid :) I just keep putting one foot in front of the other and seem to get a few things done. Today I got in the load of wood, struggled with the intermittent phone system, discussed my reality with the power folks, and made plans with the insurance folks. Then I cleaned out a bunch of buckets and found their lids. The local beaver family had a fun time watching me chop a hole in their pond while I gathered enough water for a few days. No, not for drinking, I went to town and bought that! I saw a few brown noses poking out of a breathing hole with their little eyes watching me. There were no tail slaps; they enjoyed my company and were curious about my activity. I've been invited back to sit with them a spell. Since they were so kind as to lend me some of their water I am sure their knowledge will be valuable to me as well. I did not know the winds were that high. I did know it was quite a blow. I had been in a few hurricanes and quite close to tornados but this was all straight line wind. It did vary in direction from one side of the storm to another. I've only walked a few acres of the property but it is easy to tell when the trees fell from their direction. I have not found the tree which used to hold my primary HF antenna. I have found half of the antenna with two mounting points still intact. Now to find a third tree in the devastated section of the property. When the county folks cut through the property toward the lookout they said they cut fifty trees in the eighty feet from my shed to the edge of the clearcut. Everyone else simply looked at the pile and turned around :) The hemlock is still in the eaves. I would not let my nephew cut it even though he was eager and willing. I looked at it and thought how it would crush whatever got in its path. Green hemlock, sixty feet long and thirty to twenty inches in diameter. I put in a lot of effort getting this drywall up. One slip and the entire corner of the house would be rubble. I'll wait for a crane! During the storm I did go out on the porch in a protected alcove. Using my flashlight I was able to see the branches flying sideways. Some of them were larger than four inches in diameter. The surrounding timber was cracking and flying. The sound was quite intense from the howling to the exploding timber. Then there was the constant staccato sound of limbs hitting the roof. The largest number of windows in the house are in the lee of a small rise and the shed where I store the wood. This helped prevent any loss of glass. Other than the series of branches poked through the ceiling the building remained tight. It took quite a while to stop shaking enough to solder the next connection after the tree hit the house, the drywall exploded throughout the house, and the shrapnel from shattering branches to stop ricocheting off the walls. Good thing I wear glasses because I was peppered with a lot of this. No holes in me though ;) For the rest of the night any little creaking sound sent more adrenalin through my system. I did not sleep more than a few minutes. During the middle of the storm the wind died down and I went outside to inspect the roof. The woodstove had moved and the stovepipe was at an angle. I feared the tree was in the path of the hot gases and I would have to douse my only heat source. I climbed the ladder and found my J-pole still intact. I crossed through the limbs and found the top for feet of triple wall stove pipe bent and thrown eastward. The wet hemlock branches were not very close to the remaining pipe so I kept the fire low until morning. Since the VHF antenna was still good I tried a series of local repeaters until I found a kind soul who called my sister in Vancouver. My nephew came out the next day to clear the roof, patch and cover holes, and see if my hair had changed color! I am hoping I can get a spare G5RV up for this next week. Yes, I know it is Christmas eve, I think that is quite an appropiate time to gather together for a short while on the air and count our blessings. I have to go back and thank the beaver people too. They were kind; as were so many others. A few days after this incident I was due to teach an ECOMM class to the local ARES folks. I knew Pat would want me to continue learning how to teach after her prodding and coaching. I was not going to let a little wind give me an excuse to bail out on my class! After I finished the four hour session I got a nice round of applause. I think they like me :) Ron, luckily I did not set up those antennas you gave me. They are in good shape in the lee of the shed. If they had been where I intended to put them they would be scrap metal now. Same goes for the roof work I had hoped to get done late this summer. I would be up there repeating my work
[Elecraft] Re: K1 no output on 20 - KFL1-4 problem?
I contacted Elecraft parts who sent me two 22MHZ xtals right away Plugged one into the KFL1-4. All is now right with the world. Thanks guys. There is just something perfect about the K1 on a whole bunch of levels. I enjoyed building it. I like operating it. I really like the keyer. I even enjoy working on it. Great work Elecraft. --- Mike KL7R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I contacted the fellow from Kodiak who said replacing the 22MHz xtal fixed his problem. I also heard from another ham who said that Elecraft received some bad 22MHz xtals from a vendor and many of them failed in K1s. I sent a note to Elecraft to order a new 22MHZ xtal Ill let the list know when I get it replaced and if it fixed my problem. Mike KL7R --- Mike KL7R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I attached a cliplead to the antenna jack of my station receiver and dropped a loop of it inside of my K1. I could hear local oscillators at 40 meters15.003 30 meters17.997 20 metersnothing heard at 22 mhz 17 meters26.048 so I pulled out the 22 mhz xtal from the KFL1-4 board and put it in my test oscillator and heard nothing in my test oscillator. Im thinking part or all of the problem is that my 22mhz died for some reason. I saw that KL0WN on Kodiak Island had the same problem, Ill send him a note and order a new 22mhz xtal. KL7R Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited Any questions? Get answers on any topic at www.Answers.yahoo.com. Try it now. __ 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] Beta Testers Wanted
We have completely revised our Companion Guide describing how to build a rework-free Plug Play Ready K2. Instead of a dozen pages of instruc- tions describing how to redline your K2 manual, our revised guide simply shows you the resulting 16 pages of annotated assembly instructions. And it's color-coded by option, so you can pick-and-choose should you only want to build your K2 with Plug Play Ready support for some of the options. Beyond taking a fraction of the time to accurately transcribe, your resulting annotated K2 manual will be much easier to follow, and will require fewer references to the individual option manuals. Because this revised guide is so much better than the currently published one, we are very anxious to make it generally available in time for the holidays. However before we do, caution dictates that it first go through a beta test period. If you would be willing to accept the trade-off between far superior instructions, versus the uncertainty that goes with a complete rewrite, then we request that you check out our new version 5 Companion Guide, at http://www.uncpbs.com/manuals/companionguidebeta.pdf In exchange for your participation, our only request is that you keep us apprised of your progress, so we know as soon as it's okay to remove the beta release label and add a link to the new guide to our Manuals webpage. Beyond that, if you have any suggested improvements, your comments will be most welcome. 73 Happy Holidays, Gary, KI4GGX, K2 #4067 www.unpcbs.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
