[Elecraft] K2: Firmware Escrow
The point is not that the code be somewhere safe in case of disaster, rogue employees, or loss of a backup, but rather that the code be legally accessible by customers in the event that the company abandons, for whatever reason, its ongoing maintenance. And there's the pleasant thought of the day!!! ;-) I am willing to pay my share of the flight insurance for (where the heck are they this weekend - Plano Texas?) but somebody else needs to pitch in for the next rally, okay? Personally, I don't think they should ever travel together and we should have some skin flecks from each of them in case we need to clone one of them down the road. We should also ask them if we make more of them if it would help production or slow it down. H. ??? In addition, I'd like to take odds on which one, Eric or Wayne would go rogue first, assuming Lisa has not been overworked in their absence of late. That's the wild card in this deal. 73, de my call at yaoo dot com 73, Don RE: [Elecraft] K2: Firmware Escrow from [Craig Rairdin] [Permanent Link][Original] To: "'Elecraft'" Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K2: Firmware Escrow From: "Craig Rairdin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > It's called Disaster Preparedness. You guys are all missing the point of the original post, which was excellent by the way. ___ 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: Firmware Escrow
> It's called Disaster Preparedness. You guys are all missing the point of the original post, which was excellent by the way. The point is not that the code be somewhere safe in case of disaster, rogue employees, or loss of a backup, but rather that the code be legally accessible by customers in the event that the company abandons, for whatever reason, its ongoing maintenance. I thought this was an excellent idea and I hope it's something that Wayne and Eric will give some consideration to. You just don't know what the future holds, and this would be a nice way to protect the interest of customers in the long term. Craig NZ0R KX1 #1499 K1 #1966 K2/100 #4941 K3/100 < #200 ___ 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: [OT] Re: [Elecraft] English
Buckeye was the common term in Eastern Iowa in the 50s, so it spread at least that far from Ohio. I only learned about the Horse Chestnut a few years ago. ... de Craig AC0DS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [OT] Re: [Elecraft] English
Apparently not much (to the east anyway), since Ohio is practically in the back yard of where I grew up near Rochester... Truth to tell, I knew about "Ohio, the Buckeye State", etc., but I always figured a buckeye was probably a flower or something. Lots of state sobriquets refer to flowers that grow there. Anyway, that's my excuse, and I'm stickin' to it. :-) Bill Chris Kantarjiev wrote: "Buckeye" is an Ohio term ... though I've no idea how much farther it may have spread. 73 de chris K6DBG ___ 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
[OT] Re: [Elecraft] English
"Buckeye" is an Ohio term ... though I've no idea how much farther it may have spread. 73 de chris K6DBG ___ 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] RST or S - meter readings?
Jim wrote: >...it is my understanding that arc transmitters (like >the Poulsen arc) generated continuous (undamped) waves. Right you are. My mistake. I don't have any transmitters of that era in my collection, though I do have the remanants of a 100-year-old coherer receiver, and a complete WWI U.S. Army SCR-54-A (BC-14-A) crystal receiver. The latter was designed to receive signals from observation aircraft transmitting on a BC-15 spark transmitter. Mike / KK5F ___ 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] Prediction of competition
I predict... & u hrd it here "first:" K3 will end the offering of more new HIGHEST END models of ham radios from Yaesu, ICOM and especially Kenwood (already done in effect for Kenw). By 2012, Elecraft models and ORION 2 (and maybe OMNI 7) will be the only non-computer-based rigs* available to purchase new. The USA mfgs. return to the days of Johnson, Collins, et al. What a turn! I personally do not like this 2012 prediction because I like a full marketplace, but I think reality will take hold in Japan as its mfg. leadership changes and the ham marketplace evolves. * that is, rigs u would really want. 73 Charles Harpole HS0ZCW [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Dont miss your chance to WIN $10,000 and other great prizes from Microsoft Office Live http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/aub0540003042mrt/direct/01/ ___ 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] K3 fodder
Elecraft will be raising the bar in many areas for cost and efficiency, but if the only thing they did at all was to raise the bar for other manufacturers with respect to accountability in the rigs firmware, it would be a godsend. That's one standard that some of the others have set on the low side and kept it there... This is cross posted from the Yahoo K3 list. Interesting stuff for a Friday if you have not seen it. -- Re: any educated guess as to when actual IMD, DR, etc numbers will be posted ? Why are you worried? From what i have read the K3 is going to outperform every current model HF radio on the market. You can get some hints on this link. http://lists.contesting.com/archives//html/Topband/2007-06/msg7.html Bill W4ZV has been collating and comparing the numbers since the Original Orion Debut, maybe even earlier. Craig --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "neal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > neal/n6nw > ___ 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: [OT] Re: [Elecraft] English
Bill, Well, Ohio *is* the 'Buckeye State' - when I grew up in Ohio, they were called buckeye trees by everyone, it was only later that I learned they were also horse chestnut trees. 73, Don W3FPR Bill W5WVO wrote: Interesting... Never heard a horse chestnut called a "buckeye" before. (Never mind a "conker"!) Where do they call them buckeyes? I'm originally from upstate NY, where horse chestnut trees seemed to be everywhere you looked. I think we had four or five of them just on our one-block-long street. Collecting huge bags of horse chestnuts was an autumn ritual. Bill / W5WVO ___ 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] RST or S - meter readings?
Jim: Correct -- arc transmitters operated on the negative resistance principle, as a portion of the E vs I curve for an arc has an area of negative resistance. As such, the arc worked as an amplifier or oscillator, thus yielding a continuous wave. (Same concept as a tunnel diode, as a matter of fact.) See pages 44-55 of "The Science of Radio" by Paul Nahin. Jack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 6/7/07 7:22:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Communications using Morse code by keyed continuous waves" in contrast to "communications using Morse code by keyed damped waves," which was the type of signal emitted by those old spark and arc transmitters of yesteryear, until alternators and vacuum tube oscillators were available to emit continuous waves during key-down. CW vs. DW! I could be mistaken, but it is my understanding that arc transmitters (like the Poulsen arc) generated continuous (undamped) waves. 73 de Jim, N2EY ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 Internal Mic Adaptor Pre-Production Sale
We are now accepting paid orders for our new Rework Eliminator(TM) K2 Internal Mic Adaptor (IMA) kit via our http://www.unpcbs.com/ website. We are offering the kit at a pre-production sale price of $20.95. With sufficient demand, we may be able to hold this price once we go to production. However, without at least 85 paid orders before the end of June, we will have to cancel this kit without ever producing it. 73, Gary KI4GGX P.S. FYI, due to concerns about something called "fretted corrosion" of the base metal, all IMA connector contact mating surfaces will have 30u" gold plating. This feature raises the retail price by nearly $3.00 over what it would have been had we used 10u" gold plating. ___ 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: What's this data mode?
JT65a, used to be for Moonbounce but it works well into the noise for HF as well. I suspect a better mode for HF can be designed, but it is fun anyway. See the Yahoo digitalradio group for lots more chat on it. And you'll be pleased to know it runs in Windows as well as Linux! 73, Leigh/WA5ZNU On Fri, 8 Jun 2007 3:06 pm, Julian G4ILO wrote: Sorry for an off-topic posting, but I've been hearing a strange data mode lately, like someone playing a slow tune on about 4 notes. It sounds like a slow version of Olivia, but none of the settings in my MixW can decode it, and it's starting to bug me! There's an MP3 of it at http://www.g4ilo.com/files/datamode.mp3 if anyone would like to try to identify it. Thanks in advance. 73, -- Julian, G4ILO G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? ___ 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/elecraftHelp: 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] ESD bags
I will buck the trend and state I did nothing special about esd, and never do, and don't seem to ever have problems. If I am aware of it being very dry and having a lot of static buildup, I would then take precautions like grounding myself before working with chips, but I just don't think most stuff is as sensitive as people would think. In work, I handle chips, memory, router modules, and never had an esd failure in 25 years. Sometimes the stuff is bad out of the box, or it takes a lightning strike, but I never had an esd failure from handling parts. If its humid out or where you work, you wont have static issues. Winter with forced air heating is a time to take precautions, or maybe if you live in Arizona. My problem is cats, I had to protect my partly built kits as the one cat loves radio stuff, he watches my soldering and building, and seems to want to help with the wires and parts, and maybe build his own stuff, but with MY parts. Brett N2DTS ___ 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: [OT] Re: [Elecraft] English
Think Buckeye State and http://ohiostatebuckeyes.cstv.com/genrel/university.html I just learned what a buckeye is, too. And my parents were from Iowa and didn't know. Al ** See what's free at http://www.aol.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] RST or S - meter readings?
In a message dated 6/7/07 7:22:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Communications using Morse code by keyed continuous waves" in contrast to > "communications using Morse code by keyed damped waves," which was the type > of > signal emitted by those old spark and arc transmitters of yesteryear, until > alternators and vacuum tube oscillators were available to emit continuous > waves during key-down. CW vs. DW! > > I could be mistaken, but it is my understanding that arc transmitters (like the Poulsen arc) generated continuous (undamped) waves. 73 de Jim, N2EY ** See what's free at http://www.aol.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
[OT] Re: [Elecraft] English
Interesting... Never heard a horse chestnut called a "buckeye" before. (Never mind a "conker"!) Where do they call them buckeyes? I'm originally from upstate NY, where horse chestnut trees seemed to be everywhere you looked. I think we had four or five of them just on our one-block-long street. Collecting huge bags of horse chestnuts was an autumn ritual. Bill / W5WVO Fred Jensen wrote: AFAIK, a "conker" in the Mother Country is a "buckeye" or "horse chestnut" here in the Colonies. Likewise, "chuffed" loosely translates to "stoked" -- at least out here on the western frontier. Andrea is attending a needlepoint retreat at Asilomar later this year. Given our Equal Hobby Allowance agreement, I am fairly stoked ... Retreat Cost = Well Loaded K3 Timing is good too, the initial units will be out, and no doubt someone will say something on the reflector about them. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2007 CQP Oct 6-7 - www.cqp.org ___ 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] Dave Van Wallaghen enclosures
I have the enclosure and love it! Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Re: Tardy Dayton Comments At least half a dozen people took careful note of your call when viewing the enclosures at SeaPac too. Primary interest was in the WM1 installed in one. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- ___ 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: poor transmitted CW tone quality fix
Tom, N0SS, came through--I had incorrectly installed RC15 on the bottom of the board. He even sent me a nice pdf showing how he had previously encountered the problem and the subtle difference between the correct and incorrect installation (one pin over makes a difference!). Eric Ward <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have just finished building K2 #6106 and was checking my transmitted tone and found that it is very "warbly"--sounds like it is underwater--rather than a nice pure tone. I figured this could be a result of listening at very close range on my KX1, so checked with one of those handy remote receivers on the internet and sure enough, it also sounds like that 700 miles away. Anybody have any ideas for obvious stuff to check? I have done voltage checks and a bit of signal tracing--the only anomaly I have found so far is: in the transmit mixer output, the key-down Vrms on pin 4 of U10 is 0.002 (vs. about 0.016 in the manual); the buffer output, the key-down Vrms on pin 6 of U9, is 0.097 (vs. 0.2 in the manual). So the ratio of my two values (~50) is pretty far off from the typical (~12.5). Is this a red herring, or significant? Many thanks for any help!!! 73 Eric N0HHS KX1 #670 K2 #6106 ___ 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] OT: What's this data mode?
Sorry for an off-topic posting, but I've been hearing a strange data mode lately, like someone playing a slow tune on about 4 notes. It sounds like a slow version of Olivia, but none of the settings in my MixW can decode it, and it's starting to bug me! There's an MP3 of it at http://www.g4ilo.com/files/datamode.mp3 if anyone would like to try to identify it. Thanks in advance. 73, -- Julian, G4ILO G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? ___ 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: Firmware Escrow
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's called Disaster Preparedness.of course a disaster can come in various forms. Any company worth their salt has one in place where they keep vital records, software and databases off-site and in multiple locations. When I was negotiating contracts for telecommunications companies, we had two reasons for insisting on a code escrow clause. The first was as mentioned, disaster prep. This, however, was not our main concern. Rather, it was that the company would go bankrupt and the source code would be tied up in receivership or bankruptcy litigation and during that time we would not have software support. Hence, we required suppliers to agree that in those circumstances, the purchaser would receive access to the escrowed source code (via a non-exclusive license) for the purpose of support and bug fixes. In order to make this work, the code had to be in the hands of a 3rd party escrow agent, as leaving it with the developer would not short-circuit access problems, since we would be just another contract claimant in the bankruptcy court. But, the access provisions could be enforced against the third party escrow agent without getting tangled up with the bankruptcy proceeding. Or, at least that was the theory. Fortunately, we never had to implement this process. Jack K8ZOA www.cliftonlaboratories.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: poor transmitted CW tone quality
Move it away from your power supply. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 I have just finished building K2 #6106 and was checking my transmitted tone and found that it is very "warbly"--sounds like it is underwater--rather than a nice pure tone. ___ 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: poor transmitted CW tone quality
I have just finished building K2 #6106 and was checking my transmitted tone and found that it is very "warbly"--sounds like it is underwater--rather than a nice pure tone. I figured this could be a result of listening at very close range on my KX1, so checked with one of those handy remote receivers on the internet and sure enough, it also sounds like that 700 miles away. Anybody have any ideas for obvious stuff to check? I have done voltage checks and a bit of signal tracing--the only anomaly I have found so far is: in the transmit mixer output, the key-down Vrms on pin 4 of U10 is 0.002 (vs. about 0.016 in the manual); the buffer output, the key-down Vrms on pin 6 of U9, is 0.097 (vs. 0.2 in the manual). So the ratio of my two values (~50) is pretty far off from the typical (~12.5). Is this a red herring, or significant? Many thanks for any help!!! 73 Eric N0HHS KX1 #670 K2 #6106 ___ 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] Strange K2 Powerup issue
On K2 #5943, my usual startup noises were as follows: clicking of all the relays resetting, followed immediately by some relays switching again. Recently I took the cover off, disconnecting all of the wires, and reconnected everything. Now my power-on is as follows: relays resetting, short tone emitted from speaker, some relays switching, stutter in audio, normal. Installed options are KAT2 and KBT2. Everything looks right and I'm fairly certain the KAT2 control cable is fully connected because the menu options do appear. Any ideas? -- Immanuel Kant but Kubla Khan. 73, Mike KCØTQX ___ 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] Sherwood report and K3 agc
Hi At 10:37 AM 2007-06-08, Don Rasmussen wrote: Which one is which? according to: nc2030_pres_2004_10.pdf (Google it) page 17 First NC2030 then K2 First sample: background impulse band noise Second sample: W1AW with lots of QSB 73, Matti -- Marteinn SverrissonTF3MA Langitangi 2Internet: tf3ma [at] raunvis [dot] hi [dot] is 270 Mosfellsbær http://www.raunvis.hi.is/~tf3ma Iceland ___ 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] English
My wife goes to week long music workshops...keeps everything well balanced ;^) Doug W6JD -- Original message -- From: Fred Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > AFAIK, a "conker" in the Mother Country is a "buckeye" or "horse > chestnut" here in the Colonies. Likewise, "chuffed" loosely translates > to "stoked" -- at least out here on the western frontier. > > Andrea is attending a needlepoint retreat at Asilomar later this year. > Given our Equal Hobby Allowance agreement, I am fairly stoked ... > > Retreat Cost = Well Loaded K3 > > Timing is good too, the initial units will be out, and no doubt someone > will say something on the reflector about them. > > 73, > > Fred K6DGW > - Northern California Contest Club > - CU in the 2007 CQP Oct 6-7 > - www.cqp.org > ___ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2: Firmware Escrow
This retiree will sure be glad when the K3's get delivered - so that I will be able to ignore these enticing topics that come in on REFLECTOR. I was always a sucker - for interesting projects, and topics. Here I thot I was over that for a while. I'm sure, Elecraft's software/firmware development firm - has their act together. I guess all it would take is one government-order for a K3, and they would have to polish up their escrow contractual wording ... The best thing - that could be happening, is - the introduction of a new product, ala K3! I'm still quite amazed, at the RF wherewithall this company has! Great company to deal with! Fred FL/NY Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2: first snag...
Mike, OK, if you have checked the stuff in the troubleshooting area, it is time to make some in-depth measurements to determine what is working properly and what is not. First thing to do is to look very carefully at your soldering - that is the most likely cause of failure. Second is the verify that all components in the left front area of the RF board have the correct values. Also be certain ICs, diodes, varactors, and transistors are inserted the 'right way around'. Use the placement diagram at the back of the manual to help determine the correct orientation. If everything has passed the tests above, then check the voltage at RF Board U6 pin 5 - it should be 4 volts (or very close). If it is some other value, you have a problem on the thermistor board (likely a solder bridge). Next, see if the VFO is oscillating at all - put the counter probe into TP1 and enter the K2 menu CAL FCTR. What is the frequency indicated. If you are tuned to 4000 kHz, the proper frequency should be approximately 8915 kHz, but it is not likely that is true until the PLL/VCO loop is operating properly, so just tell us what the frequency really is. Check the frequency at TP3 in the same manner - tap BAND+ and the frequency should read near 12100.00 KHz, tapping BAND- should read a lower frequency (12 to 13 kHz lower). Try these tests and get back to us for further steps. I know these tests will not 'cure' anything immediately, but it will tell us where you should look next. 73, Don W3FPR KU4YP wrote: Hello all, Well, I hit my first snag. The voltage at R30 is maintained at 2.33 volts. I checked and made sure the values at C72 and L30 are correct. The manual makes reference to checking troubleshooting but when I look in the troubleshooting reference, it is not readily visible to me where the instructions are. ___ 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] English
AFAIK, a "conker" in the Mother Country is a "buckeye" or "horse chestnut" here in the Colonies. Likewise, "chuffed" loosely translates to "stoked" -- at least out here on the western frontier. Andrea is attending a needlepoint retreat at Asilomar later this year. Given our Equal Hobby Allowance agreement, I am fairly stoked ... Retreat Cost = Well Loaded K3 Timing is good too, the initial units will be out, and no doubt someone will say something on the reflector about them. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2007 CQP Oct 6-7 - www.cqp.org ___ 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] K3 SOPHISTICATION
WOW. I would rather put a quarter into a pay phone. Do they even make those anymore? - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Fri Jun 8 15:18 , K9ZTV sent: >For what it's worth, I just upgraded my cell phone and Palm to a single >TREO 750 and printed off the User Manual from the CD that came with it. > >It fit on 8.5 x 11 inch paper . . . all 312 pages of it. > > >73, > >Kent Trimble, K9ZTV >Jefferson City, MO > > > > >>>If the K3 gets any more advanced it will probably take one look at my shack >>>and then call Swiss Post to have itself shipped back home to Aptos. >>> >>> >> >>Let's cut to the chase: >> >>K3 is the Chuck Norris of amateur radio transceivers. >> >> >> >> >___ >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] Sherwood report and K3 agc
Seems to me you can make the K2 sound like either case. Depending on the XFIL selected and how you have the BFO setup using spectagramyou can make it sound softer or sharper. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Fri Jun 8 15:11 , Terry Conboy sent: >At 10:37 AM 2007-06-08, Don Rasmussen wrote: >>The K2 sounds better to me in both examples. >> >>Elecraft] Sherwood report and K3 agc >>Subject: [Elecraft] Sherwood report and K3 agc >>From: "Tom Hall" [EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >>Marteinn Sverrisson TF3MA wrote: >>"If K2 sounds better than most modern rigs, then >>listen to the soundfiles on >>http://www.qslnet.de/member/df7tv/nc2030pn.html >>and compare the sounds of NC2030 and K2, in my >>opinion the NC2030 is far superior sounding under >>these conditions, compared to K2, judging from >>these recordings." > >Which one is which? There is a tremendous difference in the audio >bandwidth that makes it hard to compare the two. (The spectrum plots >in WMP are very different.) > >Thanks & 73, >Terry N6RY > >___ >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] conkers? chuffed?
Sri spelling... 73 Marc G0AZS, K1UG ___ 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] conkers? chuffed?
:-) Conkers - Chestnuts, not the sweet ones you eat. Chuffed - Very pleased, happy, proud - all Elecraft owners would be "chuffed" when they complete their radio. 73 Mac G0AZS, K1UG On 08/06/07, J F <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This colonial boy is a bit disturbed... there seems to be an verbiage invasion occurring on the Elecraft Reflector! Please, a little enlightenment for those of us in the dark lands ;o) Thanks! Julius n2wn ___ 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] K3 SOPHISTICATION
For what it's worth, I just upgraded my cell phone and Palm to a single TREO 750 and printed off the User Manual from the CD that came with it. It fit on 8.5 x 11 inch paper . . . all 312 pages of it. 73, Kent Trimble, K9ZTV Jefferson City, MO If the K3 gets any more advanced it will probably take one look at my shack and then call Swiss Post to have itself shipped back home to Aptos. Let's cut to the chase: K3 is the Chuck Norris of amateur radio transceivers. ___ 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] Just what isn't user definable?
> Be aware that the K3 senses the technical prowess of the user, so some >> > menu options may be hidden from Appliance Operators like myself. Actually, this is not too far from the truth :) - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Fri Jun 8 15:59 , [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: >In a message dated 6/8/07 3:07:46 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] >writes: > >> From: "Thom LaCosta" [EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> > >> > Be aware that the K3 senses the technical prowess of the user, so some >> > menu options may be hidden from Appliance Operators like myself. >> >> If the K3 gets any more advanced it will probably take one look at my shack >> and then call Swiss Post to have itself shipped back home to Aptos. > >Let's cut to the chase: > >K3 is the Chuck Norris of amateur radio transceivers. > >http://www.historyaddict.com/chucknorrisisms.htm > >73 de Jim, N2EY > > > > >** > See what's free at http://www.aol.com. >___ >Elecraft mailing list >Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >You must be a subscriber to post to the list. >Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm >Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood report and K3 agc
At 10:37 AM 2007-06-08, Don Rasmussen wrote: The K2 sounds better to me in both examples. Elecraft] Sherwood report and K3 agc Subject: [Elecraft] Sherwood report and K3 agc From: "Tom Hall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Marteinn Sverrisson TF3MA wrote: "If K2 sounds better than most modern rigs, then listen to the soundfiles on http://www.qslnet.de/member/df7tv/nc2030pn.html and compare the sounds of NC2030 and K2, in my opinion the NC2030 is far superior sounding under these conditions, compared to K2, judging from these recordings." Which one is which? There is a tremendous difference in the audio bandwidth that makes it hard to compare the two. (The spectrum plots in WMP are very different.) Thanks & 73, Terry N6RY ___ 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: Firmware Escrow
It's called Disaster Preparedness.of course a disaster can come in various forms. Any company worth their salt has one in place where they keep vital records, software and databases off-site and in multiple locations. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Fri Jun 8 14:36 , "lyle johnson" sent: >> I'm sure Elecraft's design team, "escrows" and >> archives their firmware and software production >> code - somewhere safe... > >I'm sure we do, too, in multiple locations spread over a large geographic >area. > >73, > >Lyle KK7P >___ >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: Firmware Escrow
On Fri, 8 Jun 2007, Fred (FL) wrote: should say. Hopefully there is little risk to all of us - and it isn't anything like that 50mpg carbureator that GM had hidden and locked up in the back room - way away from the U.S. public. Is this the one? http://www.snopes.com/autos/business/carburetor.asp If not, is there a url to see "The Rest of the The Story". Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer 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
Re: [Elecraft] Just what isn't user definable?
In a message dated 6/8/07 3:07:46 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > From: "Thom LaCosta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > Be aware that the K3 senses the technical prowess of the user, so some > > menu options may be hidden from Appliance Operators like myself. > > If the K3 gets any more advanced it will probably take one look at my shack > and then call Swiss Post to have itself shipped back home to Aptos. Let's cut to the chase: K3 is the Chuck Norris of amateur radio transceivers. http://www.historyaddict.com/chucknorrisisms.htm 73 de Jim, N2EY ** See what's free at http://www.aol.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: Firmware Escrow
I'm sure Elecraft's design team, "escrows" and archives their firmware and software production code - somewhere safe... I'm sure we do, too, in multiple locations spread over a large geographic area. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ 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] waaaay OT: Russian Woodpecker
[Still off-topic] Here's the same web page, automagically translated into English by Google: http://tinyurl.com/323pmr Click on the "next" link, which actually reads "the next page of this foto-razdela", for more interesting information about the Russian Woodpecker. 73, - Rob W7GH On Fri, 08 Jun 2007 10:00:26 -0700, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://pripyat.com/ru/internet_photo/chernobyl_2/1/1627.html ___ 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] waaaay OT: Russian Woodpecker
Wow, that antenna structure is truly mind boggling. Sure wish I could read Russian. It looks really interesting. I think my K2 could burn a hole in a steel plate with the gain of that antenna system :-) 73, Bob N6WG - Original Message - From: "DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 10:00 AM Subject: [Elecraft] wy OT: Russian Woodpecker > http://pripyat.com/ru/internet_photo/chernobyl_2/1/1627.html > ___ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2: Firmware Escrow
I'm sure Elecraft's design team, "escrows" and archives their firmware and software production code - somewhere safe. I worked for Exxon's QYX, back in the "Z80 Intelligent Typewriter" days - and our software team used to store the day's production of code, firmware, and structured assembler code, copies of RAM patterns - to a local "MOTEL" room offsite every night. (I designed QYX's QTTY Teletype send/receive product, in structured-assembler code, targeted for Z80 processors in smart typewriter) Besides worrying about a hostile takeover of Elecraft - hopefully they are diligent in making sure they can't be ruined by departure of employees, renagade employee actions, and just plain code theft. Some major corporations, deny current but departing employees, access to corporate code - for a number of weeks, before they leave company. (re - timebombs, built into code, by disgruntled employee) Two other major R&D development organizations I worked for, one the U.S. governemnt, and the other a major New York photographic giant - both had in place very explicit active software archival and escrowing procedures. In fact both, had a system of secure storeage locations - approx. five in all, located in more than a few U.S. states. One was a VERY deep nuclear-safe bunkered location? One was a salt-mine. One was in a permanently rented motel room, close by, but off site of our software engineering facility. And as I recall - the photo giant used to rotate the total stored software, around and thru these locations. This included all of the corporate's data, etc. Tapes, floppies, disk packs, ROMS, CD's . Now that many of us have prepaid for our K3's, ahead of delivery and ahead of production status - It would be informative if Elecraft's team, would share & give us some assurance that they are protecting their product software, firmware, and source and object code - for all the products. Maybe, as a company in Calif., they can address also the escrow status - from a customer's point of view. Legally, and from a customer's (via purchase orders, etc.) - I'm not sure what the fine print does or should say. Hopefully there is little risk to all of us - and it isn't anything like that 50mpg carbureator that GM had hidden and locked up in the back room - way away from the U.S. public. 73, Fred, N3CSY NY/FL Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. http://mobile.yahoo.com/mobileweb/onesearch?refer=1ONXIC ___ 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] Sherwood report and K3 agc
The K2 sounds better to me in both examples. What do you think, Eric? ;-) Elecraft] Sherwood report and K3 agc Subject: [Elecraft] Sherwood report and K3 agc From: "Tom Hall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Marteinn Sverrisson TF3MA wrote: "If K2 sounds better than most modern rigs, then listen to the soundfiles on http://www.qslnet.de/member/df7tv/nc2030pn.html and compare the sounds of NC2030 and K2, in my opinion the NC2030 is far superior sounding under these conditions, compared to K2, judging from these recordings." Is it July yet? Tom, AK2B ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2: first snag...
Hello all, Well, I hit my first snag. The voltage at R30 is maintained at 2.33 volts. I checked and made sure the values at C72 and L30 are correct. The manual makes reference to checking troubleshooting but when I look in the troubleshooting reference, it is not readily visible to me where the instructions are. Anyone else had this problem? R30 should be at 6 volts. I don't know how else to wind t5. Any help or words of wisdom appreciated. 73 mike ku4yp No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.11/838 - Release Date: 6/7/2007 2:21 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] waaaay OT: Russian Woodpecker
Wow - I'd love to see the rotator! How do I join the local radio club? Swiss woodpecker http://gallery.ham-radio.ch/main.php?g2_itemId=9099&g2_imageViewsIndex=2 it's a Wryneck. Simon Brown, HB9DRV - Original Message - From: "DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://pripyat.com/ru/internet_photo/chernobyl_2/1/1627.html ___ 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] waaaay OT: Russian Woodpecker
http://pripyat.com/ru/internet_photo/chernobyl_2/1/1627.html ___ 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] Sherwood report and K3 agc
Marteinn Sverrisson TF3MA wrote: "If K2 sounds better than most modern rigs, then listen to the soundfiles on http://www.qslnet.de/member/df7tv/nc2030pn.html and compare the sounds of NC2030 and K2, in my opinion the NC2030 is far superior sounding under these conditions, compared to K2, judging from these recordings." Most people don't pay too much attention to the way a receiver sounds until they hear something truly better. In my last foray into ham radio in 2004 I purchased a Ten Tec Pegasus. I liked the fact that it could be controlled by a computer. At some point along the way I decided I wanted to hear what the "best" receivers sounded like. I put in an order for an Orion but was told they were back-ordered for several months. I didn't want to wait. The next thing down the line was the K2 and I figured that was close enough - from what I had heard. I built the QRP version and it sounded great. So, I thought I would set the Pegasus up for dual receive and use its 100 watts for TX and listen on the K2. Actually I wired up a switch so I could listen to the Pegasus in one ear and the K2 in the other. Geez, what a mistake! After a while I found that I didn't really need the 100 watts and sold the Pegasus. The NC2030 is a little gem. I built both versions and can tell you without a doubt it is an exceptionally clean and quiet sounding receiver. In fact all aspects of Dan Tayloe's masterpiece were carefully thought out. The transmitter also sounds excellent. The NC2030 wasn't intended for mass production but, rather, it seems to me, a labor of love. Elecraft radios are intended for mass production and, as a company; I believe their products are built pretty much the same way. How many companies of any type could you say that about these days? Is it July yet? Tom, AK2B ___ 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 just born
K2 #6113 was born yesterday evening. It works great! I'll be making my first contact with it this weekend. I spent some time going through the operating manual and listening last night. I've already built the SSB module but, I may not install it since I have another rig to work SSB with and I work mostly CW anyway. I really like the tone and receive quality. The features are outstanding and it seems very easy to navigate. It was a great experience building it and wasn't difficult at all. If anyone is considering building one, I would say go for it. Some say that it is expensive but, that's if you compare it to other rigs. What sets it apart is the quality and performance which you may not get is other rigs costing much more. That's just my opinion, of course. I'm really looking forward to operating with K2. Thanks Elecraft! Gary, N7HTS ___ 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] RST or S - meter readings?
David Pratt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: FWIW the external plug-in Eddystone S-meter (Cat.669/E)for the 640 has printed on the scale "1 DIVISION = 4db", OTOH the internal S-meter on my 680X says "1R = 6db". Interesting, the 640 manual I have refers to the external S-meter ( no Cat. reference) as a 200 uA full scale deflection meter, and then goes on to list S units from 1 to 9 in terms of current indicated quote "based on a figure of 6db change per unit" unquote, after the meter had been set to zero with the "aerial and earth terminals shorted". From this and your comment it would appear that there were two versions of 'S' meter used with the 640 based on different values of S unit increment. 73, Geoff GM4ESD ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - SSB Carrier Offset Menu Item?
Thank you Elecraft for responding to my question by adding to the FAQs. I am pleased with the answer. Also thanks to Julian (G4ILO) for his comment. Roll on first shipments! 73 to all Geoff G3UCK ___ 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] Tachometers, S-meters, Baby's bath.
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Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Conker
At 02:31 06/08/2007, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: A few people have asked me what a 'Conker' is, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conker Here in 'the colonies', we call them buckeyes! As a child, I used to collect them... for some odd reason. Had several trees in the back yard. 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
Re: [Elecraft] K2 circuit breaker
Charles, It would contain the upgrade (and should have blue toroids for L16 and RFC1, L15 not populated). BUT - do check the value of C31. If C31 is .22uf you have *all* the latest pieces, but if C31 is a 33nf cap, then you have one of those troublesome 'intermediate' KPA100 kits that were shipped before the C31 problem was discovered. 73, Don W3FPR charles wrote: On Friday 08 June 2007 01:18, Don Wilhelm wrote: If you are seeing erratic HI SWR on your antenna, consider that the KPA100 could be oscillating (especially if it happens on 40 meters) - if that is suspected, I recommend that you add the KPA100UPKT. If your KPA100 kit was shipped after last December, it already has the upgrade, but if it is earlier, it is wise to add it. Nr 5901 was shipped on 13th December 2006. Would it contain the upgrade? 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] Tachometers, S-meters, Baby's bath.
Wow, very interesting discussion about S-meters, units, K3, etc. It is clear that we all care quite a lot about these S-meters. I greatly prefer operating a rig with one even if it is not accurate. It gives me something to look at during a QSO. We're at risk of throwing the baby out with the bath water. If the meter is not giving absolute measurements of signal strength it is still useful. If the meter is not linear (constant dB per s-unit) it is still useful. Having something to give a visual indication of signal strength is useful. Let's not throw the baby out with the bath water. Having a meter that is calibrated at S9 makes the meter more useful. Having it give linear response makes even more better!! Better for whom? Better for me as the rig user. If I know the scale is 6 dB per unit, I can use that to compare antenna performance, and to just get a feel for how many dB of change is required to make a difference. Knowing the actual voltage level at the antenna terminal tells me nothing. Sorry, all I really want is a relative measure. Years ago, I had a Ford Bronco. I put a tach into the vehicle but left the switch set to 4-cyl. That doubled my measurement. So, when the engine ran 2000 RPM, the tach read 4000. It took a day or so to switch my brain, but I got used to the engine idling at 1300 rpm, and shifting at 5000. What I got in exchange was a tach that gave twice the resolution. I got to use more of the tach's range. It performed better for my purposes than if it had been run "correctly". I see the K3's s-meter options to be much the same. It allows the user to adjust the S-meter to work the way they find most useful. Very sweet. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - ___ 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] RST or S - meter readings?
In a recent message, Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ... each S unit should represent a 6db change in signal level from S9 downwards. This 'standard' had been used certainly in Regions 1 and 2 as far as I know by or before 1946, but most people gave reports based on how well a signal was being received not by S meter readings (if you had a S meter!!). As an aside I have the manual for an ancient Eddystone 640 receiver which makes note of this 'standard'. FWIW the external plug-in Eddystone S-meter (Cat.669/E)for the 640 has printed on the scale "1 DIVISION = 4db", OTOH the internal S-meter on my 680X says "1R = 6db". -- David G4DMP Leeds, England, UK -- ___ 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] Signal Strength, RST, S-Meter, etc.
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[Elecraft] FS:K2 #5048 and KPA100/KAT100
Hi guys. I have my second K2 #5048 for sale. Included is a KPA100/KAT100 in separate EC2 cabinet. The K2 was built with the Rework Eliminators, interior picture is on www.unpcbs.com homepage. Picture of the front of both units at http://www.wb2art.com/K2/K2.JPG. K2 has the KIO2 installed. Also supplied will be the K160 and KAF2 options (built /working but not installed). Also included is an XG1 generator. I have all the manuals. Interconnecting cables for the K2/KPA100/KAT100 included (RF cables) and a 'Y' cable for the serial controller K2/KPA100/KAT100 to computer. I can supply power cords for both units, I have Anderson power poles at one end (KPA100 has power poles at both ends). Asking $1300 (pickup) or $1350 (UPS ground shipped to continental US). I am on Long Island in Sayville, if you wish to pickup (I would prefer that). This weekend I will be in Barrington, RI (south of Providence). If you contact me today via email ([EMAIL PROTECTED] or 631-467-7795 before 1:00pm today, Friday) I will transport to RI and you can pickup in Barrington. (No SSB option installed, but you can get one and just plug it in, no desoldering necessary). Thanks for the posting space. tnx es 73 Ken WB2ART www.wb2art.com 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
[Elecraft] N2CQ QRP Contest Calendar: June 9 - July 8, 2007
~ N2CQ QRP CONTEST CALENDAR June 9 - July 8, 2007 ~ GACW WWSA CW DX Contest (CW) ... QRP Category Jun 9, 1500z to Jun 10, 1500z Rules: http://gacw.no-ip.org/contest.html ~ ANARTS WW RTTY/Digital Contest Jun 9, z to Jun 10, 2400z Rules: http://anarts.com.au/rules2007.htm ~ ARRL June VHF QSO Party Jun 9, 1800z to Jun 11, 0300z Rules: http://www.arrl.org/contests/calendar.html ~ NAQCC Straight Key/Bug Sprint (CW) *** QRP Contest *** EDT: Jun 12, 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM UTC: Jun 13, 0030Z to 0230Z Rules: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/contests.html ~ West Virginia QSO Party (SSB/CW)... QRP Category Jun 16, 1600z to Jun 17, 0200z Rules: http://www.qsl.net/wvsarc/ ~ AGCW VHF/UHF CW Contest ... QRP Category Jun 16, 1600z to 1900z (144 Mhz) Jun 16, 1900z to 2100z (432 Mhz) Rules: http://www.agcw.org/agcw-con/2007/Englisch/agcw-dl0_e.htm ~ Quebec QSO Party (All) ... QRP Category Jun 16, 1700z to Jun 17, 0300z Rules: http://www.raqi.ca/qqp/qqp-e.pdf ~ RUN FOR THE BACON (CW) *** QRP CONTEST *** EDT: Jun 17, 9 PM to 11 PM UTC: Jun 18, 0100z 0300z Rules: http://www.gentzow.com/fpqrp/ ~ Marconi Memorial Contest (CW) ... QRP Category Jun 23, 1400z to Jun 24, 1400z Rules: http://www.arifano.it/Contest_Marconi.htm ~ ARRL Field Day (CW/SSB/RTTY)... QRP Category Jun 23, 1800z to Jun 24, 2100z Rules: http://www.arrl.org/contests/calendar.html ~ QRP ARCI Milliwatt Field Day (ALL)... QRP Contest! Jun 23, 1800z to Jun 24, 2100z Rules: http://www.qrparci.org ~ RAC Canada Day Contest (CW/SSB) ... QRP Category Jul 1, z to 2359z Rules: http://www.rac.ca/service/infocont.htm ~ Adventure Radio Spartan Sprint (CW) ... QRP Contest! Jul 3, 0100z to 0300z(First Monday 9 PM EDT) Rules: http://www.arsqrp.com/ [First monday 9PM EDT] ~ MI QRP Fourth of July Sprint (CW) ... QRP Contest! Jul 4, 2300z to Jul 5, 0300z Rules: http://www.qsl.net/miqrpclub/contest.html ~ VK/trans-Tasman Contests (160m Ph) ... QRP Category Jul 7, 0800z to 1400z Rules: http://home.primus.com.au/vktasman/ ~ Original QRP Contest (CW) ... QRP Contest! Jul 7, 1500z to Jul 8, 1500z Rules: http://www.qrpcc.de/contestrules/oqrpr.html ~ QRP ARCI Summer Homebrew Sprint (CW) ... QRP Contest! Jul 8, 2000z to 2400z Rules: http://www.qrparci.org ~ Thanks to SM3CER, WA7BNM, N0AX(ARRL) and others for assistance in compiling this calendar. Please foreward the contest info you sponsor to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and we will post it and give it more publicity. If you wish to subscribe to the Calendar, send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Anyone may use this "N2CQ QRP Contest Calendar" for your website, newsletter, e-mail list or other media as you choose. (Include a credit to the source of this material of course.) 72 de Ken Newman - N2CQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.amqrp.org/contesting/contesting.html http://www.n3epa.org/Pages/Contest/contest.htm ___ 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] RST or S - meter readings?
IMHO you are correct. As I understand it R and S were intended to report on how well a signal was being received with T being an honest report of 'tone' in the case of CW signals. I believe that the matter of signal reports began to become 'confused' sometime before I first got on the air in 1946 when somebody had proposed that a 50uV signal at the receiver's input should result in a S9 reading on the 'S' meter, and that each S unit should represent a 6db change in signal level from S9 downwards. This 'standard' had been used certainly in Regions 1 and 2 as far as I know by or before 1946, but most people gave reports based on how well a signal was being received not by S meter readings (if you had a S meter!!). As an aside I have the manual for an ancient Eddystone 640 receiver which makes note of this 'standard'. Worthy of note is that the input impedance of different types of receiver having a 'S' meter varied considerably, some as high as 600 ohms for direct connection to open wire feeders, with the result that the signal power level required to produce a 'standard' S9 reading was not the same in all cases. My personal preference is for a real 'S' meter that wiggles calibrated in dbm at receiver input, but I do not use the 'S' meter when giving reports unless antenna comparisons are being made for example. 73, Geoff GM4ESD Kevin Rock <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Do people really use a meter to give signal reports to people? I thought RST was to be honest reportage. Kevin. KD5ONS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] conkers? chuffed?
This colonial boy is a bit disturbed... there seems to be an verbiage invasion occurring on the Elecraft Reflector! Please, a little enlightenment for those of us in the dark lands ;o) Thanks! Julius n2wn ___ 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] RST or S - meter readings?
IMHO you are correct. As I understand it R and S were intended to report on how well a signal was being received with T being an honest report of 'tone' in the case of CW signals. I believe that the matter of signal reports began to become 'confused' sometime before I first got on the air in 1946 when somebody had proposed that a 50uV signal at the receiver's input should result in a S9 reading on the 'S' meter, and that each S unit should represent a 6db change in signal level from S9 downwards. This 'standard' had been used certainly in Regions 1 and 2 as far as I know by or before 1946, but most people gave reports based on how well a signal was being received not by S meter readings (if you had a S meter!!). As an aside I have the manual for an ancient Eddystone 640 receiver which makes note of this 'standard'. Worthy of note is that the input impedance of different types of receiver having a 'S' meter varied considerably, some as high as 600 ohms for direct connection to open wire feeders, with the result that the signal power level required to produce a 'standard' S9 reading was not the same in all cases. My personal preference is for a real 'S' meter that wiggles calibrated in dbm at receiver input, but I do not use the 'S' meter when giving reports unless antenna comparisons are being made for example. 73, Geoff GM4ESD Kevin Rock <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Do people really use a meter to give signal reports to people? I thought RST was to be honest reportage. Kevin. KD5ONS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Interfacing to a linear
Thanks Wayne. I'm sure the K3 will handle it. Either the linear has a fast acting (vacuum) relay as in my TenTec Herc II, or it has an ancient WW2 clunker like my 3x811A homebrew. Some (adjustable) delay is needed before sending RF to the linear. But an adjustable "hang-in" time is needed as well, because I for one would not like to attempt full VOX/QSK with the clunker ! The TenTec QSK keying loop is good, but not necessarily needed if the timing can be set sensibly. TenTec provide fast and slow QSK options. It should be at least as easy to program this into the K3, thanks to the memory available. But if there really is enough memory, then how about upgrading the built-in keyer to handle Ultimatic mode ? "Iambic" mode is a mediaeval hangover from around 45-50 years ago when electronic keyers used vacuum tube flip-flops. Iambic mode was the easy way out; its not very useful and I hate having to re-adapt to it when I go back to the K2. Yes, I should use my Versakeyer on the K2, but I don't want to meddle with #609, now up to over 280 countries. If it ain't broke don't fix it. John G3JAG ___ 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 circuit breaker
On Friday 08 June 2007 09:46, charles wrote: > On Friday 08 June 2007 01:18, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > If you are seeing erratic HI SWR on your antenna, consider that the > > KPA100 could be oscillating (especially if it happens on 40 meters) - if > > that is suspected, I recommend that you add the KPA100UPKT. If your > > KPA100 kit was shipped after last December, it already has the upgrade, > > but if it is earlier, it is wise to add it. > > Nr 5901 was shipped on 13th December 2006. > Would it contain the upgrade? I was a bit too hasty in sending off the above. I realized after sending that I should have clarified that 5901 is a K2/100 :o) The manual for the KPA100 that I have is Rev D dated September 22 2006. I asked the original question above because the K2 and the KPA100 were shipped prior to the end of last December and therefore may require the KPA100UPKT upgrade. 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
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3: S-meter calibration (redux)
On 6/8/07, Dave Sergeant <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I never add /QRP to my call and don't put it in my log or on QSL cards. I always get 599 reports in the pileups. Those who send /QRP always get 459 reports or similar. I might send [space] QRP after my call, or say QRP if on SSB, when calling a DX station. The DX will sometimes recognize "QRP" when he doesn't manage to pick anything else out of the pileup. I don't think there is anything wrong in using it in that way as it simply means "running low power". But I wouldn't use it as a call suffix, and I don't use it at all most of the time as it would just be a waste of bandwidth. -- Julian, G4ILO G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? ___ 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: K3: S-meter calibration (redux)
On 8 Jun 2007 at 4:04, G4ILO > But who cares about S meters? I run QRP. Nearly every report I get is > 599. Most of the people I work are not running QRP so I'm not about to > offend them by giving a lower report than I got. Besides, while he's > sending his first over I'm entering his details into the log and never > even think to look at the meter before it's my turn to reply. Being also a QRP operator, I usually get 599 reports except in casual QSOs and some QRP contests. I also strongly object to the practice of some operators who claim to be running 5W adding /QRP to their callsign - it is actually not legal under the UK licence. It has no advantage and only serves to slow down the QSO rate. I never add /QRP to my call and don't put it in my log or on QSL cards. I always get 599 reports in the pileups. Those who send /QRP always get 459 reports or similar. As for S meters, I normally do it by ear, though occasionally tell a chap he is a genuine s9 when the meter shows that. I am always sceptical by those who say 'you are 59+60dB on the meter'. Do they not realise what an enormous signal that actually is??? 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
Re: [Elecraft] K2 circuit breaker
On Friday 08 June 2007 01:18, Don Wilhelm wrote: > If you are seeing erratic HI SWR on your antenna, consider that the > KPA100 could be oscillating (especially if it happens on 40 meters) - if > that is suspected, I recommend that you add the KPA100UPKT. If your > KPA100 kit was shipped after last December, it already has the upgrade, > but if it is earlier, it is wise to add it. Nr 5901 was shipped on 13th December 2006. Would it contain the upgrade? 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] [OT] Conker
A few people have asked me what a 'Conker' is, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conker -- If you must play, decide on three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stakes, and the quitting time. -Chinese Proverb ___ 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] Just what isn't user definable?
- Original Message - From: "Thom LaCosta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Be aware that the K3 senses the technical prowess of the user, so some menu options may be hidden from Appliance Operators like myself. If the K3 gets any more advanced it will probably take one look at my shack and then call Swiss Post to have itself shipped back home to Aptos. Simon 'Waiting for a K3' HB9DRV ___ 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
