[Elecraft] K Station 3?
Look out for K3 this Christmas season, which I predict to be the ham radio equivalent of the Furby, Playstation, or tickle me Elmo this year. Everyone will want one, some will get them, and some will scour the [EMAIL PROTECTED] listings looking for one on Christmas eve. !!! I asked my XYL about four days before the K3 was announced to bring me back to reality if I EVER asked for another new transceiver, since they are all the same anyway, overpriced, my classic rigs just do excellent work, and they are paid for. I told her emphatically to deny my request for funds for any future new transceivers at all. I had been going through the same list over and over (FT2000, Orion, OMNI VII etc.) and just didn't want to impulse buy anything that I really had no need for. Fast forward five days and the announcement of the K3. Ut - Oh. Well groveling worked, again, (19 years married) and we made it on the list, but was that one to sweat for the ages... ;-) Thanks, dear! To: Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Why buy a K3 It's with radios like cars. An old vauxhall will get you from A to B , but wouldn't it be nice to have some fun getting there? It's seldom about needs , it's more what you can afford and want to do. If it was only the A to B needs I still would have my old tentec triton 1. So the question " why buy a K3 " would rather be : 1. Can you afford it? 2. Do you want it? If yes to both you would have a new rig on your desk maybe late october. 73 de Tom LA1PHA ___ 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: Hate the word "ham"
On Sat, 23 Jun 2007 16:26:20 -0700, Fred Jensen wrote: >Then somewhere along the way, some fairly dim bulb threw away >our "brand name" and renamed us the First Combat Communications >Group. Go ahead ... make a cool nickname out of that one :-( The "ComComms". Why not? -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 ___ 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: Hate the word "ham"
On Sat, 23 Jun 2007 09:52:44 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >To that end, the magnetic signs we are making to put on vehicles when we >are doing public service communications at events will read >- >(with BRARC Club and ARRL logos) >Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club >HAM RADIO COMMUNICATIONS >- With all due respect, I would replace that last line with: EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS TEAM My two electrons. -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 Member, Washington County, OR Emergency Communications Team for ARES/RACES and HEARTNET ___ 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] Thanks
My first post on the reflector was labeled "Guidance". I was most impressed with all the responses..a lot of food for thought and very helpful. My thanks to all of you for your time, interest in helping others and support. It says a lot about the hobby. Thanks again. FJM ___ 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: [ARLHS] Pacific Coast Lighthouses First Day of Issue Ceremony And Possible Lighthouse Activation
The First Day of Issue ceremony was nice. Some nice lighthouse related items were available. We also recommend the Maritime Museum in Westport, Washington. The original Fresnel lens from the Destruction Island Lighthouse is on display there. Very impressive. The radio part did not work out. Too many hours working last week, and not enough for planing. Sorry folks. We don't believe that the Gray's Harbor Lighthouse has been activated yet. We do plan to try again. All The Best, Steve and Caroline Brandt > To Whom This May Concern, > > Tomorrow five more stamps in the lighthouse series will be issues. > Featured will be lighthouses in California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and > Hawaii. > > The first day of issue ceremony will we held at Westport, Washington. > My wife Caroline, KC6MZY (ARLHS 120), and I plan to attend. > > We also plan to activate the Gray's Harbor Lighthouse, USA 342, on 14270 > MHz. at about 2000Z. This translates into 1:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight > Standard Time. We may also try ten meters. This is all weather and band > conditions permitting of course. Hope to find a few of you on. > > All The Best, > > Steve Brandt N7VS ARLHS 120 Ten Ten 60964 > > > __ > ARLHS mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/arlhs > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html > Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3...Kit or Assembled?
Hi Hank, No, of course not. It means that, for whatever reason, you don't want to assemble it. No other meaning was intended. I was surprised that so many chose to assemble theirs. Cheers, Norm - W1MO ___ 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] Why buy a K3
It's with radios like cars. An old vauxhall will get you from A to B , but wouldn't it be nice to have some fun getting there? It's seldom about needs , it's more what you can afford and want to do. If it was only the A to B needs I still would have my old tentec triton 1. So the question " why buy a K3 " would rather be : 1. Can you afford it? 2. Do you want it? If yes to both you would have a new rig on your desk maybe late october. 73 de Tom LA1PHA - Original Message - From: "Lyle Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Elecraft net" Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 10:32 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Why buy a K3 ...In a nutshell, other than perhaps a second receiver - what benefits does the K3 really have over a K2 - (in layman's non-engineer language :-) Are you interested in CW (K3 has better QSK), SSB (K3 has IF clipping, AntiVOX, really good filtering that is easy to use), Data (K3 has an internal decoder for RTTY and PSK, and an isolated soundcard interface built in), contesting (K3 has a stronger receiver, lower phase noise)? Are you plagued by noise (the K3 has a better noise blanker plus DSP noise blanking)? Are you a VHFer (K3 covers 6m, and has FM)? Please see the FAQ < URL:http://www.elecraft.com/K3/K3FAQ.htm >. Is the difference in specs something I would truly hear? Well, I certainly hear the difference :-) PS Does anyone know if the K3 will have much stronger audio than the K2? I don't know if you mean more AF power capability, or more overall gain so a given signal sounds stronger. K3 has both. 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.6/863 - Release Date: 23.06.2007 11:08 -- Jeg bruker gratisversjonen av SPAMfighter for privatbrukere. Den har fjernet 102 søppelpostmeldinger til nå. Betalende brukere har ikke denne meldingen i e-postene sine. Få tak i SPAMfighter gratis her: http://www.spamfighter.com/lno ___ 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...Kit or Assembled?
Norm: I did at Visalia. Does this make me less of an operator or amateur?? :o) Ciao and 73 Hank KR7X - IH9P - YI5/KR7X ___ 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: Hate the word "ham"
Jozef, For what it is worth, the lone term "ham" should be used carefully in my opinion. It is also used in theater and other efforts of endeavor, and in some cases, it is not always viewed in a positive light. I am always careful to use the words "Ham Radio" together except in cases where I am discussing withe another amateur or someone who is quite familiar with the hobby. 73, Don W3FPR Jozef Hand-Boniakowski wrote: I always remember wanting to be a "Ham". I have now been a ham for 43 plus years having acquired WN2MIC in 1963. It is a respectful term as well as one of endearment, in my opinion. If the public at large is unfamiliar with or find the term "ham" as odd or unusual, then I suggest an opportunity has opened to educate them. Jozef WB2MIC ___ 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] Knipex "Coated-Wire" Stripping Tweezers
Chads Toolbox lists them for $12.95. Search for Part No. 1511 at the home page http://chadstoolbox.com/. However, these seem to require a blade that matches the wire diameter, and the blades are only in metric wire sizes, so before purchasing, I would check the wire diameter you plan to use the tool with against the available blade sizes. Jack K8ZOA www.cliftonlaboratories.com Ed Lambert wrote: A long time ago someone posted this tool as a great way to strip enamel from toroid wire. I have searched high and low for a retailer but can't find one. Apparently Knipex does not sell direct. Does any one know where to purchase? Ed Lambert KD3Y ___ 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] Field Day and New Rule
With apologies to Bill Maher ... NEW RULE: If you're running 1D in Field Day, for Pete's sake, please don't call CQ :-) In most years, I have another standing engagement on the fourth full weekend in June which precludes meaningful FD operation with a club [2012 will be the first year this won't occur], but I did get 7+ hours in Class 1D to hand out a few Q's and get a CW contest "fix" for the weekend. I know a number of Elecrafters were planning K FD expeditions, I hope I was able to put a QSO or two in your logs out of the 266 [non-1D] in my log. 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] Knipex "Coated-Wire" Stripping Tweezers
A long time ago someone posted this tool as a great way to strip enamel from toroid wire. I have searched high and low for a retailer but can't find one. Apparently Knipex does not sell direct. Does any one know where to purchase? Ed Lambert KD3Y ___ 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: Elecraft Digest, Vol 38, Issue 29
On Thursday, June 21, 2007, at 03:02 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Send Elecraft mailing list submissions to elecraft@mailman.qth.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can reach the person managing the list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Elecraft digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK (John GM4SLV) 2. Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 38, Issue 28 (David Ferrington, M0XDF) 3. RE: Elecraft Digest, Vol 38, Issue 28 : Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft Shipping time to UK (JONES, George) 4. Re: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK (Geoffrey Downs) 5. RE: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK (Phil Wright) 6. Re: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK (Tim Heasman) 7. Re: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK (Peter Howson) 8. RE: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK (Phil Wright) 9. Re: Guidance (Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy) 10. Re: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 11. Re: Guidance (R. Kevin Stover) 12. Re: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK (Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy) 13. Re: Problem with Current Meter (Don Wilhelm) 14. Static drain for verticals (J F) 15. K2 for sale (Craig D. Smith) 16. Welcome to CW (J F) 17. Welcome to CW (Craig D. Smith) 18. Newark Summer Sizzlers (Bill Tippett) 19. KX1: Deaf after KXB3080 installed (Mike) 20. Re: Directional Coupler CPI (Don Wilhelm) 21. Re: KX1: Deaf after KXB3080 installed (Don Wilhelm) 22. K2 Help (Frank Baker) 23. K2 and grounding (Gary D Krause) 24. Re: K2 Help (Ian J Maude) 25. RE: K2 and grounding (Dan Barker) 26. FS: XV50 and K60XV (Craig Rairdin) 27. Pacific Coast Lighthouses First Day of Issue Ceremony (Stephen Brandt) 28. from the Top Band Reflector (J F) 29. The Elecraft MH2 Hand Mic is Back! (wayne burdick) 30. Re: K2 Help (Don Wilhelm) 31. KX1 Current vs Power Output Measurements (wunger (William Unger)) 32. RE:K2 for sale (Craig D. Smith) 33. FS: K2 & KPA100/KAT100 (Ken Kaplan) 34. RE: The Elecraft MH2 Hand Mic is Back! (Stan Rife) 35. Fw: [Elecraft] Pacific Coast Lighthouses First Day of Issue Ceremony (Ken Kopp) 36. QRP Summer Foxhunts (Larry Makoski) 37. Re: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK (Trevor Jacobs) -- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:50:51 +0100 From: John GM4SLV <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:40:44 +0100 "Bryan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi David, Shipping times vary, but Elecraft give you a tracking number that is useful. Usually less than a week in my experience to clear Pacelforce etc. 73 Bryan GM3AKF Recently ParcelFarce have started to crack down on the collection of fees, which a few years ago were left to the "discretion" of the postman delvering the package. If he couldn't be bothered then he "forgot" (as happened with my K1 kit). Now I find the ParcelFarce hold your goods at their depot and send a letter to you detailing the charges and giving a reference number that you need in order to pay the charge. Only after you've contected them by phone or letter will they send it out for delivery. You can't phone them to pay until you get the letter, becuase they can't identify your parcel by anything other than the customs reference number! For me this adds about 1 week to the process, as the initial letter from ParcelFarce is send 2nd class, the depot is on the UK mainland and I'm not, so after paying by credit card over the phone the parcel than needs an overnight trip on the ferry. Originally I could get goods from Elecraft in a week, even given my offshore, remote location, but now I'm lucky if it's here within 2 weeks. It annoys me that I can track the parcel from Aptos to Aberdeen and see it take 3 days at most, then have this stupid rigmarole of waiting for the 2nd class letter before I can arrange to pay the charges etc, which adds another week or more. -- G-GRP-Club 2377, QRP-ARCI 12384, SKCC 3214 Member : RSGB, ARRL Shetland Islands (EU-012) IP90GG Lerwick Radio Club : http://www.gm3zet.org -- Message: 2 Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:16:56 +0100 From: "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 38, Issue 28 To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Not to 'nit pick' (but I'm going to anyway), you are on exactly the same time UTC wise, but locally, you may be way ahead! O
Re: [Elecraft] Hate the word "ham"
END OF THREAD - Please. (I thought I ended this yesterday... :-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ List Moderator ___ 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...Kit or Assembled?
Mine, too. Will the guy who ordered his K3 assembled, please stand up? 73, Norm - W1MO ___ 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] Comparing SLAs
While I can't speak from any knowledge of the Rhino brand, considering its low price, there's a very good chance it's from China. The price v. performance question on batteries has been bugging me at work lately. We use 104 AH Concorde AGM batteries, which have risen in the last few years from around $165 to $240 each. Chinese versions currently run around $130. While short-term testing may indicate that the Chinese versions match (or possibly exceed) capacity specs of the American-made Concordes, the bigger question is how reliable and stable they are down the road. As with many products today, I think part of the battery price difference (assuming the Chinese-made products are of the same quality as American-made) is labor, a big part is also the regulatory burden. While many will argue that American environmental regulations are excessive, expensive and make it harder to compete globally, I've read some stories of extreme pollution, poor hazardous waste disposal and wretched working conditions in China - but it keeps their prices down. Whether any of these issues apply to the Rhino batteries, I can't say, but there's always that suspicion. As was mentioned here last week, there's also the question of ultimately who's getting a paycheck for dinner tonight. I work as a contractor for the federal government, and to be honest, I'm quite leery of spending tax payer's money on foreign-made goods when I can get that item from an American source. And so while I've strayed away from Elecraft topics (though not entirely), you're right to pause and question what may be false economy. And now back to our regularly scheduled waiting for the K3 to arrive... 73, Mike KW1ND Scott Richardson wrote: > I used a 5Ah Powersonic PS-1250 gel cell to power my K1 for a few years > before it faded. In shopping for a replacement, I find they're about > $25, while another battery with the same dimensions and capacity made by > Rhino sells for $8. > > I'm assuming the Powersonic is a better battery, but I don't mind a > small reduction in performance if I can get 3 batteries for the price of > 1. Is this a "smart" savings? ___ 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] Hate the word "ham"
Mike K4ELV wrote: I certainly agree with Jozef. There is something called tradition. We are "hams," and should be proud of that title. It took much effort in days past, unlike today. When I recieved my Extra class license it meant something other than the fact of successfully memorizing some answers. We now have Extra class "operators." The FCC changed "ham radio" in order to get more numbers. Never mind quality, let's have numbers. Never mind the traditions. By the way I do remember my Elmer from 1956. Mike K4ELV - I agree with you and Jozef. Geoff GM4ESD A Ham since 1946 ___ 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: Hate the word "ham"
Cathy James wrote:
> W2AGN wrote:
> "The term "Ham Radio" has been used at least for 75 years, possibly
> more. Most of us "old-timers" are proud to be Hams. But then, we took
> "real" exams and even, back in the olden days, had to pass a Morse Code
> test. (After walking barefoot in the snow 5 miles to the FCC examiner,
> of course).
>
> "Perhaps the term "Ham Radio" has become outmoded, with the new trends
> in Amateur Radio, no more code test, memorized exams, etc. So maybe we
> should "repackage" ourselves.
>
> "I know! Why don't we call it "Citizen's Band?" (CB for short)."
>
> John, I know you are using some irony here ("barefoot in the
> snow..."), and I don't offend easily, but I have to same that we "new"
> hams (first licensed 1991 in my case) get a little tired of the endless
> litany of "you young whippersnippers ain't as good as us" that is often
> heard from old-timers on the Net. (Interesting, I don't think I've ever
> heard it in person or on the air. I don't use 75 meters, and it doesn't
> seem to be common on other bands.)
I always find it interesting that new "Hams" are so defensive. Whenever anything
favorable is mentioned about the "good old days" they immediate spring to the
counter-attack. I believe a good analyst would find symptoms of low self-esteem
in this.
As for your operating and building skills, congratulations. You obviously chose
to go beyond the memorization of simple questions, and improved your knowledge
and skills. I fear you are an exception. For every one truly motivated Ham such
as yourself, there are another 10, of whom at least 5 never get beyond the
Handi-talky on the belt stage, and 5 drop out altogether, after finding that
they were woefully ill-equipped by the memorization of the exam questions.
But, you say, we need MORE HAMS. As the ARRL preaches from the Holy City in
Connecticut, bring in MORE HAMS! Well, this old-timer saith unto ye, we need
BETTER HAMS, not MORE HAMS.
BTW, the term is "whippersnappers."
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Re: [Elecraft] K2: attention builders - perfect for your K2 (or K1)
fngercots are standard issue on a production floor. For hobby building i doubt it would be nessecery or even ecenomical, a good grounding strap and antistatic pad to work on is a better investment. Matt KD8DAO ___ 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: Hate the word "ham"
Sorry:
Nonsense. The ability to talk via ham radio overseas, Norway. etc., is
"indeed unique" when you can consider that no hardware corporate, nor
any other, infrastructure is necessary to achieve the task. Shut down
the cell-phone infrastructure and/or the Internet and communications
stops. Ham radio communications cannot be shut down without broad
spectrum high power jamming. Ham radio communications would continue.
And that, may I suggest, is what makes "ham radio" so special. I don't
need anything other than the "ether" between my rig and the other guy/gal.
Jozef WB2MIC
Cathy James wrote:
W2AGN wrote:
"The term "Ham Radio" has been used at least for 75 years, possibly
more. Most of us "old-timers" are proud to be Hams. But then, we took
"real" exams and even, back in the olden days, had to pass a Morse
Code test. (After walking barefoot in the snow 5 miles to the FCC
examiner, of course).
"Perhaps the term "Ham Radio" has become outmoded, with the new trends
in Amateur Radio, no more code test, memorized exams, etc. So maybe we
should "repackage" ourselves.
"I know! Why don't we call it "Citizen's Band?" (CB for short)."
John, I know you are using some irony here ("barefoot in the
snow..."), and I don't offend easily, but I have to same that we "new"
hams (first licensed 1991 in my case) get a little tired of the
endless litany of "you young whippersnippers ain't as good as us" that
is often heard from old-timers on the Net. (Interesting, I don't
think I've ever heard it in person or on the air. I don't use 75
meters, and it doesn't seem to be common on other bands.)
I mean, c'mon, I have an engineering degree (albeit not EE), an
Extra, routinely ragchew at 16-18 wpm CW, my shack is full of kits
I've built, I build complex antennas from scratch (two Moxons so far),
and I'm studying RF theory as time permits in hope of eventually
designing and building my own rigs. Yet there is a group of hams that
will never consider me their equal because I didn't take the same exam
they did in front of an FCC examiner and never passed a CW test higher
than 5 wpm. Give it a rest!
NZ0R wrote:
"In terms of its reputation and usefulness, ham radio seems stuck in
the 50's
to me. Technology-wise it's pretty up-to-date but for the most part
it's a
quaint throwback to simpler times. The name "ham" may be odd and
embarrassing, but people do know what it means."
Craig, I fully agree that in many ways ham radio is stuck in the
1950's. I'm not quite sure why or what to do about it. The world has
changed, the culture has changed, and we have to change with it or we
will disappear. Certainly the ability to talk to someone in Norway or
New Zealand is no longer unique with the rise of the Internet, and
cellphones have replaced some of the uses of HT's and other VHF
operations. We need to focus on the things that can't be done in
consumer-land, such as building and tinkering with hardware and
software, experimenting at the edge of today's knowledge, and
providing emergency services.
N5IB wrote:
"Our Louisiana call letter plates have the legend "Ham Operator."
Very interesting! I've lived in many states and traveled through
most, and the vast majority use "Amateur Radio" on their license plates.
Cathy
N5WVR
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[Elecraft] OT: Hate the word "ham"
W2AGN wrote:
"The term "Ham Radio" has been used at least for 75 years, possibly
more. Most of us "old-timers" are proud to be Hams. But then, we took
"real" exams and even, back in the olden days, had to pass a Morse Code
test. (After walking barefoot in the snow 5 miles to the FCC examiner,
of course).
"Perhaps the term "Ham Radio" has become outmoded, with the new trends in Amateur Radio,
no more code test, memorized exams, etc. So maybe we should "repackage" ourselves.
"I know! Why don't we call it "Citizen's Band?" (CB for short)."
John, I know you are using some irony here ("barefoot in the snow..."), and I don't offend
easily, but I have to same that we "new" hams (first licensed 1991 in my case) get a little tired
of the endless litany of "you young whippersnippers ain't as good as us" that is often heard from
old-timers on the Net. (Interesting, I don't think I've ever heard it in person or on the air. I don't use
75 meters, and it doesn't seem to be common on other bands.)
I mean, c'mon, I have an engineering degree (albeit not EE), an Extra,
routinely ragchew at 16-18 wpm CW, my shack is full of kits I've built, I build
complex antennas from scratch (two Moxons so far), and I'm studying RF theory
as time permits in hope of eventually designing and building my own rigs. Yet
there is a group of hams that will never consider me their equal because I
didn't take the same exam they did in front of an FCC examiner and never passed
a CW test higher than 5 wpm. Give it a rest!
NZ0R wrote:
"In terms of its reputation and usefulness, ham radio seems stuck in the 50's
to me. Technology-wise it's pretty up-to-date but for the most part it's a
quaint throwback to simpler times. The name "ham" may be odd and
embarrassing, but people do know what it means."
Craig, I fully agree that in many ways ham radio is stuck in the
1950's. I'm not quite sure why or what to do about it. The world has changed,
the culture has changed, and we have to change with it or we will disappear.
Certainly the ability to talk to someone in Norway or New Zealand is no longer
unique with the rise of the Internet, and cellphones have replaced some of the
uses of HT's and other VHF operations. We need to focus on the things that
can't be done in consumer-land, such as building and tinkering with hardware
and software, experimenting at the edge of today's knowledge, and providing
emergency services.
N5IB wrote:
"Our Louisiana call letter plates have the legend "Ham Operator."
Very interesting! I've lived in many states and traveled through most, and the
vast majority use "Amateur Radio" on their license plates.
Cathy
N5WVR
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 vs K3 audio
I am new user of K2. Pretty recent serial number. 100 w version. I also find the radio has not enough audio gain. It is OK when I operate from my city shack but when I am in the country where level of QRM is really low then there are stations on 10 and 15 meters that are definitely copiable but not loud enough in the headphones even with AF and RF gain fully CW. I had to build external AF amp to rectify that problem. My several other radios ( Icoms) have plenty of AF in the same environment. I never turn AF on IC765 more then 12 hours CW. Another issue that I ran into is SWR meter diodes that get killed by static quite regularly. Again neither IC765 nor IC751A that I have never suffered from that using same antennas in the same shack. I wonder if other members of the reflector ever suffered from this issue. How did you cure it? Two more issues separate my K2 from ideal radio: No SSB monitor. I just cannot control what comes out of the external audio keyer. No RIT = 0 button which is great inconvenience in CW contests where a lot of people call off the freq. I have tried to use split mode and A=B button instead but the logic in the firmware is such that it does not allow such use. Just my impressions as a new user. 73, Igor UA9CDC > Hello Everyone, > > Like Ken, I too am puzzled over the "insufficient-audio" issue with the K2. > > FWIW both of my K2s (one with a QRP lid, the second with the KPA100 lid) produce way more audio than I find necessary for my needs. > > I typically run both rigs with the RF Gain fully CW and the Audio Gain at about the 10AM position. Use of the DSP filters in the QRO rig will sometimes require a bit more Audio Gain, but not much. I also seldom use headphones. Most of my QSOs are in the CW mode. > > I can't comment on the K3's audio. > > 73, > > Steve Banks > K0PQ > Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile > > -Original Message- > From: "Ken Kopp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2007 21:10:30 > To: > Subject: [Elecraft] K2 vs K3 audio > > > >From the posts I've read in the past there would seem to > be large differences in the amount of audio delivered by > a K2. > > Perhaps those of you who service them or in some other > way have exposure to multiple K2's can comment. > > Mine's speaker level ia completely adequate and can be > turned up far beyond "comfortable" ... for me, anyway. > > Ken Kopp - K0PP > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ___ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > > ___ > 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 vs K3 audio
Hello Everyone, Like Ken, I too am puzzled over the "insufficient-audio" issue with the K2. FWIW both of my K2s (one with a QRP lid, the second with the KPA100 lid) produce way more audio than I find necessary for my needs. I typically run both rigs with the RF Gain fully CW and the Audio Gain at about the 10AM position. Use of the DSP filters in the QRO rig will sometimes require a bit more Audio Gain, but not much. I also seldom use headphones. Most of my QSOs are in the CW mode. I can't comment on the K3's audio. 73, Steve Banks K0PQ Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -Original Message- From: "Ken Kopp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2007 21:10:30 To: Subject: [Elecraft] K2 vs K3 audio >From the posts I've read in the past there would seem to be large differences in the amount of audio delivered by a K2. Perhaps those of you who service them or in some other way have exposure to multiple K2's can comment. Mine's speaker level ia completely adequate and can be turned up far beyond "comfortable" ... for me, anyway. Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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
