[Elecraft] Amateurs Polar Bear Challenge
Hello all! Just to let everyone know that the Polar Bear Challenge now has a Yahoo Group. If you wish to join in on the fun please join the PBC 2007 by going to: http://www.wa3wsj.com/PBchallenge2007.html To subscribe to the PBC Yahoo Group go to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 72, Ed,WA3WSJ Aka Kangaroo Ed PB # 2 ___ 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] NY Times story on end of morse requirement (with neat photos famous hams)
On Wed, 2006-12-27 at 16:20 -0500, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/27/business/27morse.html?_r=1oref=slogin If you get prompted to register (I don't think you will), just register...no cost. Or use http://www.bugmenot.com/ to avoid giving away all your personal details ___ 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 stats for 2kc signal spacing?
HI all: The ARRL (via QST) has recently taken to publishing the 2kc spacing data for their product reviews (receiver portion of review). I have done some searching, but I have not located any such data (from any source) for the K2. Using the ARRL methodology, has anyone measured and published the 2kc data for the K2 for: 1. Blocking Dynamic Range 2. 3rd Order Dynamic Range 3. 3rd Order Intercept (TOI) Just curious! Thanks, de Doug KR2Q ___ 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 - anti-QRP V31BB (sk, RIP) wav file previously posted
Hi all: Recently, there was an audio link posted in which the infamous V31BB (SK in 1992, I think. Call reissued in 1997), made some disparaging remarks about a QRPer's methodology of making a qso. V31BB certainly did not focus solely on QRPers. For a good laugh check this out (multiple audio clips from V31BB on lots of his favorites) http://user1.iswest.net/~ballen/file11.html and/or http://www.papays.com/audio.html de Doug KR2Q ___ 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] 19inch Racks - somewhat OT
I'll stick my neck out and say it was a standard handed down by the British Post Office, generally known as a Post Office rack, now known by all kinds of standards numbers. David G3UNA - Original Message - From: Tom Skinner [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 3:08 PM Subject: [Elecraft] 19inch Racks - somewhat OT Good Morning Group, I just have share this. Before I retired from the Navy, I was serving with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as one of the assistants to the communications guru, one particularily gruff vice admiral who I'm pretty sure coined the phrase lead, follow or get the hell out of the way, and liked to continually stir whatever pot he happened to be in charge of at the time. For whatever reason, he called me into his office, one day, and asked me if the 19 inch rack panel was a standard or a tradition. I had long since learned not to ask him why he was curious, I just charged off to find out. I uncovered countless references to 19 racks, and a lot of things which specified it, but failed to find out anything about its genisus. Since failure was not an option, I reported that it had something to do with the width of hatches on early submarines, but an original order - if one existed - was lost in the fog of the past. In any event, the 19 inch standard was so deeply ingrained in the military (and a good bit of civilian industry as well) that it might as well have come down as the 11th commandment. He grudently accepted my findings, but continued to press the issue, claiming that if services were going to continue to support 19 racks, there needed to be a mil spec actually in place. Thankfully I retired before being thrown into that briar patch. I have wondered, over the years, if I missed anything. Does anyone REALLY know whether or not the 19 inch is a standard or a tradition. 73, Tom, KJ3D (apparently with too-little-else-to-worry-about-today) ___ 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] NY Times story on end of morse requirement (with neatphotos famous hams)
An excellent article. The first sentence says a lot for us. The language of dots and dashes has been the lingua franca of amateur radio, a vibrant community of technology buffs and hobbyists who have provided a communications lifeline in emergencies and disasters. David G3UNA - Original Message - From: DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 9:20 PM Subject: [Elecraft] NY Times story on end of morse requirement (with neatphotos famous hams) http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/27/business/27morse.html?_r=1oref=slogin If you get prompted to register (I don't think you will), just register...no cost. de Doug KR2Q ___ 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] SN 5901
Nr 5901 is alive and well after 12 days of fun assembling it. However, the maximum power output on 80m is only 7w and on 40m it's only 9w. When I built Nr 439 the Power output on most bands was 10/12 watts. Up to now I've using the station rig FT1000MP as a signal source. I'm awaiting delivery of the N-gen Wideband Noise Generator and the XG2 Three Band Receiver Test Oscillator. So I'm expecting that these will help me to improve the calibration and squeeze out some more power. I've studied the manual closely, but maybe I'm missing something. Does anyone have any comments or suggestions? It's not that I need the power because I'm getting very good on air reports and enjoying myself with QRP. It's just that I want to get the K2 to do what I know it can do. Charles - M0BIN ___ 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] N2CQ QRP Contest Calendar: Jan 2007
~ N2CQ QRP CALENDAR JANUARY 2007 ~ 80 METER FOXHUNT - EACH Wenesday 0200z to 0329z (Tue 9 PM to 10:29 PM EST) Info: http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/ ~ 40 METER FOXHUNT - Each Friday 0200z to 0329z (Thurs 9 PM to 10:29 PM EST) Info: http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/ ~ RAC Canada Winter Contest (All) ... QRP Category Dec 30, z to 2359z Rules: http://www.rac.ca/downloads/canwin2006.pdf ~ Stew Perry (W1BB) Topband Distance Challenge (CW) ... QRP Category Dec 30, 1500z to Dec 31, 1500z Rules: http://jzap.com/k7rat/stew.rules.txt ~ ARRL Straight Key Night Jan 1, z to 2400z Info: http://www.arrl.org/contests/calendar.html?year=2007 ~ AGB NYSB New Year SnowBall Contest (80M-All)...QRP Category Jan 1, z to 0100z Rules: http://www.qsl.net/eu1eu/agb_nysb.htm ~ AGCW Happy New Year Contest (CW)...QRP Category Jan 1, 0900z to 1200z Rules: http://www.agcw.org/agcw-con/2006/Englisch/happynew_e.htm ~ AGCW VHF/UHF CW Contest ... QRP Category Jan 1, 1600z to 1900z (144 Mhz) Jan 1, 1900z to 2100z (432 Mhz) Rules: http://www.agcw.org/agcw-con/2006/Englisch/agcw-dl0_e.htm ~ ARRL RTTY Roundup ... = 150W Category Jan 6, 1800z to Jan 7, 2400z Rules: http://www.arrl.org/contests/calendar.html?year=2007 ~ EUCW 160 Meter Contest (CW) ... QRP Category Jan 6, 2000z to 2300z and Jan 7, 0400z to 0700z Rules: http://www.agcw.org/eucw/eu160.html ~ DARC 10-Meter Contest ... =100 W category Jan 8, 0900Z to 1059Z Rules: http://www.darc.de/referate/dx/xedczr.htm ~ Adventure Radio Society - Spartan Sprint (CW) ... QRP Contest! Jan 9, 0200z to 0400z (First Monday 9 PM EST) Rules: http://www.arsqrp.com/ ~ 070 Club PSKFEST Contest ... QRP Category Jan 13, z to 2400z Rules: http://www.podxs.com/html/pskfest.html ~ Michigan QRP Club Contest (CW) ... QRP Contest! Jan 13, 1200z to Jan 14, 2359z Rules: http://www.qsl.net/miqrpclub/contest.html ~ North American QSO Party (CW) (100w max. QRP Entries Noted) Jan 13, 1800z to Jan 14, 0600z Rules: http://www.ncjweb.com/naqprules.php ~ NAQCC Straight Key/Bug Sprint *** QRP CONTEST! *** EST: Jan 17, 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM UTC: Jan 18, 0130z to 0330z Rules: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/contests.html ~ LZ OPEN CONTEST (CW 80M/40M) ...QRP Category Jan 20, 0400z to 1200z Rules: http://www.linkove.com/lz-open-contest/ ~ North American QSO Party (SSB) (100w max. QRP Entries Noted) Jan 20, 1800z to Jan 21, 0600z Rules: http://www.ncjweb.com/naqprules.php ~ ARRL January VHF Sweepstakes ... Low Power Category Jan 20, 1900z to Jan 22, 0400z Rules: http://www.arrl.org/contests/calendar.html?year=2007 ~ Run For The Bacon (CW) *** QRP Contest *** EST: Jan 21, 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM UTC: Jan 22, 0200z to 0400z Rules: http://fpqrp.com ~ NAQCC 160M Straight Key/Bug Sprint *** QRP CONTEST *** EST: Jan 24, 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM UTC: Jan 25, 0130z to 0330z Rules: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/contests.html ~ CQ WW 160-Meter DX Contest (CW) ... QRP Category Jan 27, z to Jan 28, 2359z Rules: http://www.cq-amateur-radio.com/awards.html ~ REF (French) CW Contest ... QRP Category Jan 27, 0600z to Jan 28, 1800z Rules: http://www.arrl.org/contests/months/jan.html ~ BARTG RTTY Sprint Contest Jan 27, 1200z to Jan 28, 1200z Rules: http://www.bartg.demon.co.uk/Contests/07_sprint_rules.htm ~ UBA DX Contest (Belgian) (SSB) ... QRP Category Jan 27, 1300z to Jan 28, 1300z Rules: http://www.uba.be/hf_contests/pdf/ubatest_dx.pdf ~ QRP
RE: [Elecraft] NY Times story on end of morse requirement (withneatphotos famous hams)
I found the headlines totally misleading, but the stuff that sells papers. Morse Code: A Fading Signal It may be the ultimate S O S - Morse Code is in distress An accurate headline would have been: FCC Ends Morse Code Testing for U.S. Hams Morse Code Still Popular Throughout International Ham Community --- But those heads don't sell papers, especially to the general public audience of the NY Times. Other than that, I also found the article nicely done. Ron (Forget the headline, what's the story?) AC7AC -Original Message- An excellent article. The first sentence says a lot for us. The language of dots and dashes has been the lingua franca of amateur radio, a vibrant community of technology buffs and hobbyists who have provided a communications lifeline in emergencies and disasters. David G3UNA ___ 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] Sidetone volume
Hi Sverre The problem with the in-line volume control is that it will reduce the desired signal also. What is really requested here is a way to reduce the sidetone level when using headphones, but leaving it relatively loud when on speaker. That would be a neat programming feat for Wayne, but I don't know if it is really doable. Imagine, two sidetone menu settings, one for speaker audio and one for headphone audio. That would be an ultimate solution. The volume control would then control the desired signal, just as at present. 73, and Happy New year Bob N6WG The Little Station with Attitude - Original Message - From: Sverre Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 5:30 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Sidetone volume I think you may have hit the nail on the head. I DO have to reduce the volume greatly when using the headphones. From my perusal of the schematic for the K2, it looks like if I changed R36 There isn't really any need to modify resistor values in the K2 to achieve what you want, unless you like to play inside it. It can be done much easier, I think, with an external headphone extension cable with a built-in volume control. A picure explains what I mean better than words: go to http://www.clasohlson.no/Product/Product.aspx?id=383540 and click on the picture (this is the one I got locally in Norway). It will give you continously variable volume control so you don't have to experiment with fixed resistors inside the K2. I am sure RadioShack has something similar and that someone else on the list can help find it. 73 Sverre LA3ZA http://www.qslnet.de/la3za/ -- Jeg bruker gratisversjonen av SPAMfighter for privatbrukere. Den har fjernet 5696 soppelpostmeldinger til na. Betalende brukere har ikke denne meldingen i e-postene sine. Fa tak i SPAMfighter gratis her: http://www.spamfighter.com/pro -- Jeg bruker gratisversjonen av SPAMfighter for privatbrukere. Den har fjernet 5696 soppelpostmeldinger til na. Betalende brukere har ikke denne meldingen i e-postene sine. Fa tak i SPAMfighter gratis her: http://www.spamfighter.com/pro ___ 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] NY Times story on end of morse requirement (withneatphotos famous hams)
As you may know, the writers generally have no control over the headlines, so blame some assistant editor somewhere you shall remain nameless. Larry N8LP Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: I found the headlines totally misleading, but the stuff that sells papers. Morse Code: A Fading Signal It may be the ultimate S O S - Morse Code is in distress An accurate headline would have been: FCC Ends Morse Code Testing for U.S. Hams Morse Code Still Popular Throughout International Ham Community --- But those heads don't sell papers, especially to the general public audience of the NY Times. Other than that, I also found the article nicely done. Ron (Forget the headline, what's the story?) AC7AC -Original Message- An excellent article. The first sentence says a lot for us. The language of dots and dashes has been the lingua franca of amateur radio, a vibrant community of technology buffs and hobbyists who have provided a communications lifeline in emergencies and disasters. David G3UNA ___ 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] CORRECTED N2CQ QRP Contest Calendar: Jan 2007
~ N2CQ QRP CALENDAR JANUARY 2007 ~ 80 METER FOXHUNT - EACH Wenesday 0200z to 0329z (Tue 9 PM to 10:29 PM EST) Info: http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/ ~ 40 METER FOXHUNT - Each Friday 0200z to 0329z (Thurs 9 PM to 10:29 PM EST) Info: http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/ ~ RAC Canada Winter Contest (All) ... QRP Category Dec 30, z to 2359z Rules: http://www.rac.ca/downloads/canwin2006.pdf ~ Stew Perry (W1BB) Topband Distance Challenge (CW) ... QRP Category Dec 30, 1500z to Dec 31, 1500z Rules: http://jzap.com/k7rat/stew.rules.txt ~ ARRL Straight Key Night Jan 1, z to 2400z Info: http://www.arrl.org/contests/calendar.html?year=2007 ~ AGB NYSB New Year SnowBall Contest (80M-All)...QRP Category Jan 1, z to 0100z Rules: http://www.qsl.net/eu1eu/agb_nysb.htm ~ AGCW Happy New Year Contest (CW)...QRP Category Jan 1, 0900z to 1200z Rules: http://www.agcw.org/agcw-con/2006/Englisch/happynew_e.htm ~ AGCW VHF/UHF CW Contest ... QRP Category Jan 1, 1600z to 1900z (144 Mhz) Jan 1, 1900z to 2100z (432 Mhz) Rules: http://www.agcw.org/agcw-con/2006/Englisch/agcw-dl0_e.htm ~ CORRECTED!!! Adventure Radio Society - Spartan Sprint (CW) ... QRP Contest! Jan 2, 0200z to 0400z (First Monday 9 PM EST) Rules: http://www.arsqrp.com/ ~ ARRL RTTY Roundup ... = 150W Category Jan 6, 1800z to Jan 7, 2400z Rules: http://www.arrl.org/contests/calendar.html?year=2007 ~ EUCW 160 Meter Contest (CW) ... QRP Category Jan 6, 2000z to 2300z and Jan 7, 0400z to 0700z Rules: http://www.agcw.org/eucw/eu160.html ~ DARC 10-Meter Contest ... =100 W category Jan 8, 0900Z to 1059Z Rules: http://www.darc.de/referate/dx/xedczr.htm ~ 070 Club PSKFEST Contest ... QRP Category Jan 13, z to 2400z Rules: http://www.podxs.com/html/pskfest.html ~ Michigan QRP Club Contest (CW) ... QRP Contest! Jan 13, 1200z to Jan 14, 2359z Rules: http://www.qsl.net/miqrpclub/contest.html ~ North American QSO Party (CW) (100w max. QRP Entries Noted) Jan 13, 1800z to Jan 14, 0600z Rules: http://www.ncjweb.com/naqprules.php ~ NAQCC Straight Key/Bug Sprint *** QRP CONTEST! *** EST: Jan 17, 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM UTC: Jan 18, 0130z to 0330z Rules: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/contests.html ~ LZ OPEN CONTEST (CW 80M/40M) ...QRP Category Jan 20, 0400z to 1200z Rules: http://www.linkove.com/lz-open-contest/ ~ North American QSO Party (SSB) (100w max. QRP Entries Noted) Jan 20, 1800z to Jan 21, 0600z Rules: http://www.ncjweb.com/naqprules.php ~ ARRL January VHF Sweepstakes ... Low Power Category Jan 20, 1900z to Jan 22, 0400z Rules: http://www.arrl.org/contests/calendar.html?year=2007 ~ Run For The Bacon (CW) *** QRP Contest *** EST: Jan 21, 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM UTC: Jan 22, 0200z to 0400z Rules: http://fpqrp.com ~ NAQCC 160M Straight Key/Bug Sprint *** QRP CONTEST *** EST: Jan 24, 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM UTC: Jan 25, 0130z to 0330z Rules: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/contests.html ~ CQ WW 160-Meter DX Contest (CW) ... QRP Category Jan 27, z to Jan 28, 2359z Rules: http://www.cq-amateur-radio.com/awards.html ~ REF (French) CW Contest ... QRP Category Jan 27, 0600z to Jan 28, 1800z Rules: http://www.arrl.org/contests/months/jan.html ~ BARTG RTTY Sprint Contest Jan 27, 1200z to Jan 28, 1200z Rules: http://www.bartg.demon.co.uk/Contests/07_sprint_rules.htm ~ UBA DX Contest (Belgian) (SSB) ... QRP Category Jan 27, 1300z to Jan 28, 1300z Rules: http://www.uba.be/hf_contests/pdf/ubatest_dx.pdf
Re: [Elecraft] Dayton Hamvention
Hi, According to the Hamvention website they may no be using the Salem Mall parking this year. They have said they will still have shuttle bus service where ever the parking is located. If you have been to the Hamvention in the last few years you may remember the Salem Mall and it's back parking lot that the Hamvention used has been in a sad state of repair. Maybe it has been put out to pasture so to speak. Recommend checking their website a month or two before to determine available parking. BTW, Hamvention tickets this year are unchanged at $20 in advance and $25 at the door for all three days. Jim, AB0UK K2/100 S/N 4787 ..As for Hamvention itself, I've always parked behind Salem Mall and taken the shuttle. Best deal on price. Finally, don't forget the Elecraft booth. (That's your don't miss)... ___ 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] NY Times story on end of morse requirement (withneatphotos famous hams)
In the print edition, there was a headline above that: .- ..-. .- -.. .. -. --. ... .. --. -. .- .-.. My daughter (8) had no trouble reading it. Larry Phipps wrote: As you may know, the writers generally have no control over the headlines, so blame some assistant editor somewhere you shall remain nameless. Larry N8LP ___ 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] Sidetone volume
Bob: One solution might be to set one of your programmable function keys to be sidetone level. At least that would eliminate the problem of going through the menu each time you needed to change it. 73's, John AA0VE Bob Tellefsen wrote: Hi Sverre The problem with the in-line volume control is that it will reduce the desired signal also. What is really requested here is a way to reduce the sidetone level when using headphones, but leaving it relatively loud when on speaker. ___ 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] Dayton Hamvention
Thanks for the update. Yeah, I understand about the decay. I hadn't actually checked as I will be out of the country Dayton weekend. :( Clark, N8CBW JIMMY D HARRIS wrote: Hi, According to the Hamvention website they may no be using the Salem Mall parking this year. They have said they will still have shuttle bus service where ever the parking is located. If you have been to the Hamvention in the last few years you may remember the Salem Mall and it's back parking lot that the Hamvention used has been in a sad state of repair. Maybe it has been put out to pasture so to speak. Recommend checking their website a month or two before to determine available parking. ___ 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] Dayton Hamvention
That whole part of town has a very post-apocalyptic vibe. The condition of the parking lot fits the condition of the mall and the arena. Last year I heard they were reviving the mall, so the idea is there will be shoppers parking there and will be no room for us. I have a hotel I like to stay at near the airport. Maybe they'll park out there and I'll be able to just walk to the bus. :-) Craig NZ0R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JIMMY D HARRIS Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 11:14 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Dayton Hamvention Hi, According to the Hamvention website they may no be using the Salem Mall parking this year. They have said they will still have shuttle bus service where ever the parking is located. If you have been to the Hamvention in the last few years you may remember the Salem Mall and it's back parking lot that the Hamvention used has been in a sad state of repair. Maybe it has been put out to pasture so to speak. Recommend checking their website a month or two before to determine available parking. BTW, Hamvention tickets this year are unchanged at $20 in advance and $25 at the door for all three days. Jim, AB0UK K2/100 S/N 4787 ..As for Hamvention itself, I've always parked behind Salem Mall and taken the shuttle. Best deal on price. Finally, don't forget the Elecraft booth. (That's your don't miss)... ___ 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] Canadian QRP Award and the RAC Contest
Hi Everybody. For anybody out there that is working on completing their Canadian QRP Award, just a reminder that this weekend represents one of the best opportunities to get on the air and find representatives from the 13 provines/territories handing out QSOs. The annual RAC Winter Contest is one of two annual operating events in Canada, and as such one of the best ways to find Canadians on the air. If you are one of the lucky ones with a CQA in your collection already, or if you are new to the game, then this is also a great opportunity for the single day endorsement that shows contact with all 13 provinces/territories in a single calendar day (UTC). QSLs are not required for the award, just a signed copy of your log extract showing the 13 necessary contacts. The information for the Canadian QRP Award can be found at: http://www3.sympatico.ca/wjhetherington/cqa.htm 73/72 Jeff - VA3JFF Canadian QRP Award Sponsor __ 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] OT, but what's going on on 5.0 MHz?
I was tuning around and noticed something VERY strange with WWV on 5 MHz. Anyone have any clue as to what is happening? ___ 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] Sidetone volume
-Original Message- The problem with the in-line volume control is that it will reduce the desired signal also. I believe that is exactly what is needed. The inline volume control will affect both the sidetone level and the audio output just as the suggested modification of the series resistors R35/R36 for the headphone output also will. The problem that one is trying to deal with is the large difference in sensitivity between the loudpeaker and the more sensitive headphones and then both the AF level and the sidetone level are affected equally. 73 Sverre LA3ZA http://www.qslnet.de/la3za/ -- Jeg bruker gratisversjonen av SPAMfighter for privatbrukere. Den har fjernet 5744 søppelpostmeldinger til nå. Betalende brukere har ikke denne meldingen i e-postene sine. Få tak i SPAMfighter gratis her: http://www.spamfighter.com/pro ___ 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 SCK Voltage
Hello All, I have been performing the voltage checks on #5885 K2, and I am getting 5 volts on SCK. Manual calls for 0 volts. I searched for other notes on SCK voltage, and have found that some other builders ran across the same problem, but I can't find where anyone wrote about what might be the cause. I have triple checked everything for cold joints, and solder bridges and can't seem to find any mechanical problem. Any advice appreciated. Thanks es 73 Don W0DJC ___ 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 sidetone improvement
I recently had a chance to implement the improved sidetone filter by TF3MA (http://www.raunvis.hi.is/~matti/TF3MA/sidetone_tf3ma.html). This was inspired by the experience of KT5X in November (http://www.ac6rm.net/mailarchive/html/elecraft-list/2006-11/msg00456.html). This mod really works wonders with the sidetone quality of the K2, and makes it much more like actually received high quality CW. It is probably the mod which has made the most immediate audible difference in my K2 of all the mods that I have made over the years - and I have made many! It is also really very simple to do. The explanation is that it is a better engineering solution to harmonic filtering than the present filter, and that applies even in comparison to the improved filter in the serial no 3000+ K2's. 73 Sverre LA3ZA http://www.qslnet.de/la3za/ -- Jeg bruker gratisversjonen av SPAMfighter for privatbrukere. Den har fjernet 5744 soppelpostmeldinger til na. Betalende brukere har ikke denne meldingen i e-postene sine. Fa tak i SPAMfighter gratis her: http://www.spamfighter.com/pro ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT, but what's going on on 5.0 MHz?
On Thu, 28 Dec 2006, Rick Hampton wrote: I was tuning around and noticed something VERY strange with WWV on 5 MHz. Can you describe it a tad bit more than VERY strange? Thom www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon 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] HI CUR on 15 meters
I get a HI CUR warning on 15 meters when connected to my 40 meter dipole. I can only run about 7 Watts before the limit (2.5 amps) is reached. I am getting full output (12 Watts) and about 2.25 amps draw when the dummy load is connected. My SWR is ok on 15--about 1.4:1--and I am getting out ok. 40 is fine. I have some TVI issues on 15 but I think that is a separate issue. This is a stock K2 with no upgrades. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT, but what's going on on 5.0 MHz?
Rick, What exactly are you hearing? Also, is it possible that you are hearing WWV and WWVH, since they both transmit on the same frequencies? Rick Hampton wrote: I was tuning around and noticed something VERY strange with WWV on 5 MHz. Anyone have any clue as to what is happening? ___ 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 SCK Voltage
Don, Not to worry, it is the same on all K2s - the chart in the manual is incorrect. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- I have been performing the voltage checks on #5885 K2, and I am getting 5 volts on SCK. Manual calls for 0 volts. I searched for other notes on SCK voltage, and have found that some other builders ran across the same problem, but I can't find where anyone wrote about what might be the cause. I have triple checked everything for cold joints, and solder bridges and can't seem to find any mechanical problem. Any advice appreciated. Thanks es 73 Don W0DJC -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.29/607 - Release Date: 12/28/2006 12:31 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] Elecraft office crew is back from the holiday break
Our Elecraft office crew is now back on line following the 5 day holiday break (from 12/23 through 12/27). We working hard to ship all of the orders received during this period today and tomorrow, along with any spare parts requests. Please give Pam, Lisa, Scott, Brian, Richard and Gary a little extra time to respond to your requests this week as they work through the backlog. They are working at warp speed.. :-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ P.S. We will also be out of the office on New Year's Day next week, Monday, Jan 1st. ___ 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 Serial Number 1661?
I recently bought a used K2 serial number 1661 and as a long shot thought I would check to see if the person(s) who owned and/or built it might still be monitoring this list. If so I would like to communicate off the list to find out a little more about this particular radio.. Thanks and Happy Holidays to all 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
RE: [Elecraft] HI CUR on 15 meters
Kirk, There are several possibilities. On the K2 side, you could have one too many turns on L23 and/or L24 causing the LPF to be tuned a bit too low. This usually shows up with a test on a dummy load, but is worth checking anyway. At your antenna, the SWR alone does not tell the whole story - what is the resistance and the reactance when measured with an antenna analyzer? If there is a significant amount of reactance, it could de-tune the low pass filter in the K2, and if the resistive element is not near 50 ohms, that will also tend to cause problems. If the Low Pass filter is found to be OK, you could try lengthing or shortening your feedline and electrical 1/8 wavelength for 15 meters at a time (up to 3/8 wavelength total) to see if you can achieve a feedpoint impedance that will work better. You could also use an antenna tuner with that antenna. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- I get a HI CUR warning on 15 meters when connected to my 40 meter dipole. I can only run about 7 Watts before the limit (2.5 amps) is reached. I am getting full output (12 Watts) and about 2.25 amps draw when the dummy load is connected. My SWR is ok on 15--about 1.4:1--and I am getting out ok. 40 is fine. I have some TVI issues on 15 but I think that is a separate issue. This is a stock K2 with no upgrades. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.29/607 - Release Date: 12/28/2006 12:31 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] Switch box for key/paddles?
I'd like to have a switch box to switch a key between multiple rigs. Does such a thing already exist? It's a simple project but many times prefab comes cheaper. My google attempts aren't turning up anything, though, so any pointers are appreciated. Thanks! 73, Mike ab3ap ___ 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 low audio on SSB
Hi to the group I am constructing a K2, 5669 and just installed the KSB2 mod. All alignment tests for the K2 and the KSB2 where as noted in the manuals. I have however one cause for concern. The Audio is low. I have to turn the AF gain to fully clockwise to hear stations. Before I installed the mod I could hear most stations with AF at 12 o'clock. With the SSB mod the stations come in extremely clear with very good audio but low audio strength. Any ideas as to what the check or look for. thanks 73's Hank WA9QJH/VU3KHX ___ 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] Switch box for key/paddles?
you might think about grabbing one of these AV switchers / videogame selectors that switch video plus left right audio... some have rotary switches, some have pushbuttons...switching up to 5 different devices, I've bought some very inexpensively,,,usually at fleamarkets/hamfests for 5$,,, try ebay for video game selector...for 10-12$ shipped,,, just hope they don't short any of the terminals when not in use like an antenna switch might, I have used similiar switches to switch between linears... even with the key in , key out switching on some xcvrs/ampscombos. happy new year bill At 07:05 PM 12/28/2006, Mike Markowski wrote: I'd like to have a switch box to switch a key between multiple rigs. Does such a thing already exist? It's a simple project but many times prefab comes cheaper. My ___ 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 low audio on SSB
Hank, The first thing to check is to be certain the KSB2 option is correctly inserted into all the headers. If the KSB2 is properly inserted and the audio is still low, that is an indication that there is a problem with the diode filter switching. First thing to check is RFC1 and RFC2 - if you scaped the wire when winding the toroids, the Chokes could be shorting to the crystal cases. Slide a piece of paper between the crystal cases and the chokes and see if the problem solves itself - rewind RFC1 or RFC2 as required. Check all the diodes on the KSB2 board for proper orientation. If the chokes are good and the diodes are all correct, then you will have to look at the RXC and RXS signal paths on the KSB2 board to determine why the filter switching is not correct. Check my post to Hakan Olssen yesterday for the procedure to check the switching diode voltages. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- Hi to the group I am constructing a K2, 5669 and just installed the KSB2 mod. All alignment tests for the K2 and the KSB2 where as noted in the manuals. I have however one cause for concern. The Audio is low. I have to turn the AF gain to fully clockwise to hear stations. Before I installed the mod I could hear most stations with AF at 12 o'clock. With the SSB mod the stations come in extremely clear with very good audio but low audio strength. Any ideas as to what the check or look for. thanks 73's Hank WA9QJH/VU3KHX ___ 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] NY Times story on end of morse requirement (withneatphotos famous hams)
But is CW on the Ham bands a fading signal these days? I wonder. It's certainly faded on the commercial bands and has been 'fading' since the 1930's when Western Union switched to RTTY, but it's still out there aboard a significant number of ships where labor costs are low. There was much hoopla over the fact that the US Coast Guard quit monitoring 500 kHz for maritime distress calls a few years ago (1999 if I recall correctly) but that was rather meaningless, since the USA no longer has a merchant marine to monitor!! We've turned over the business of shipping goods around the world, including to the USA, to foreign powers. We have relatively few merchant ships left afloat, and those are in use mostly because of the 'Jones Act' which requires that any ship going from one US port to another be a US flagged ship. But that's very few ships: mostly those running to and from Hawaii and Alaska ports on the west coast and some running from the Gulf of Mexico to eastern ports. And most of them, since they follow the coast, use cell phones for communications! So that particular announcement of the demise of CW was simply one more recognition that the US is no longer a significant maritime country. (I gotta include a little story here. When I was aboard A SeaLand ship on a shakedown cruise off the California coast in the early 1990's, my job was to check out the radio and radar equipment. I couldn't not raise the Coast Guard on the 2182 SSB distress frequency. The rig appeared to be working correctly but no answer on a frequency guarded 24X7. The captain was standing there watching. He picked up his cell phone and dialed the Coast Guard. It seemed there was a celebration of some sort going on that had distracted the operator monitoring 2182 at the Coast Guard shore station. They apologized and immediately came back on 2182 and said I was loud and clear. The captain hung up and commented, If I ever need them, this is how I'll get them! holding up his cell phone). As I said a while back, I think of Morse like the use of horses. Sure, as the automobile took over 100 years ago, the use of horses declined sharply, but their use certainly did not die out. Indeed, in many ways equestrian skills have grown and the treatment of horses in general is probably better. Any technology that is interesting to people is sure to continue, even thrive. It doesn't necessarily need a major commercial application or financial justification. All it needs to be is fun. That was the story that the Times and other papers missed completely. It's why most of us bought our Elecraft rigs. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: Leigh L. Klotz, Jr. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 9:42 AM To: Larry Phipps Cc: Ron D'Eau Claire; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] NY Times story on end of morse requirement (withneatphotos famous hams) In the print edition, there was a headline above that: .- ..-. .- -.. .. -. --. ... .. --. -. .- .-.. My daughter (8) had no trouble reading it. Larry Phipps wrote: As you may know, the writers generally have no control over the headlines, so blame some assistant editor somewhere you shall remain nameless. Larry N8LP ___ 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, but what's going on on 5.0 MHz?
Hi all It may be a Russian Standard frequency transmitter RWM (transmits time signals and once a minute CW ID) at 4.996 9.996 14.996 Mhz de Joe __ 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
