Re: [Elecraft] K3 RS323 and Data Modes {was YAQ - Yet Another (K3)Question}
Bill Coleman wrote: What you'd end up with for the "receiver" would be a Mixer and clean DDS, followed by a high-speed, wide-range A/D converter. Everything else I don't understand why you write about such things as in the future. There are several products on the amateur market, although I don't know if any of them use a DDS VFO. The interesting part of this approach is that we can re-define what we mean by a receiver. The detection portion of the radio need not resolve to the width of an audio channel. Consider a receiver that can decode every CW signal in a 50 kHz portion of the band. Simultaneously. How useful would that be? The telcos where doing direct digital conversion from analogue carrier systems to multiple PCM channels a long time ago. I think before your 1995 article. -- David Woolley Emails are not formal business letters, whatever businesses may want. RFC1855 says there should be an address here, but, in a world of spam, that is no longer good advice, as archive address hiding may not work. ___ 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] KPA100 build time?
Brett, Can the KPA100 be built without having the K2 on hand? Contemplating building one while in Fla. this winter and was not planning to take the K2. Is it possible to build it and drop it in when I get back or are there tests etc. along the way that require the K2? tnx Jim/k2hn k2- 6107 --- Brett gazdzinski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > In my case, it was about 3 days working on it after > work, from say 6pm to 11 or 12 pm. > > It goes by all to fast > > On one hand, I want to get it done and test it, but > as soon as its done, > what's left to do (other than use it). > > 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 > Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate in the Yahoo! Answers Food & Drink Q&A. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545367 ___ 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
Fw: [Elecraft] Need Elecraft CHAT
Charlie, "As a new guy to the Elecraft reflector ..." Perhaps you're judging "us" too quickly. "Heated exchanges" are rare and might not be as heated as they seem. Perhaps you should take time "know" the "regulars" on the reflector and their personalities, and -THEN- ... maybe ... make a judgement call. Most calls for help are met by various list members based on their particular "specialties". Elecraft folks rarely need to respond to requests for help. I've not seen anyone "on their case about delivery dates". -NO- reflector meets the needs and/or expectations of each and every user. Wayne does a fine job moderating the reflector. It -IS- Electraft's to run as he sees fit. It's presumptious of you to attempt to tell him how to make it into something that meets with your approval. 73! 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
RE: [Elecraft] K3 SSB
K3 tuning is very versitile. You can select tuning rate, course or fine tuning, and how many counts per turn of the encoder (100, 200 and 400). 73 Greg AB7R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Bill Coleman Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 8:19 PM To: Kenneth E.Harker Cc: elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB On Jun 22, 2007, at 11:47 AM, Kenneth E. Harker wrote: > Most desktop size HF radios allow at least 10 Hz tuning resolution at > 10 kHz per knob revolution (that's what the Yaesu FT-1000MP does, for > example). With the K2, you can get a 10 kHz per knob revolution at > 100 Hz > tuning, or 10 Hz tuning at just 1 kHz per knob revolution. Nope. It's 5 kHz per knob revolution. While you can only see 100 Hz on the display, the radio is actually tuning in 50 Hz steps. There's no way to select 100 Hz steps. My ancient TS-430S does 9.6 kHz per revolution (960 10 Hz steps). An old FT-101 does about 15 kHz per revolution. So, if 10-15 kHz per revolution is OK for these rigs with 2" diameter knobs, what's wrong with 5 kHz / revolution on the K2, with it's much smaller knob? It seems like about the same rate. > ... and having to turn the tuning dial > three or four complete revolutions to get to the next station up or > down > the band is also not going to work. With the 50 Hz tuning rate, you have to turn the knob about 1/2 a turn to go to the next slot. On other radios, you'd turn it about 1/4 a turn, of a much larger knob. > I've tried replacing the optical encoder in the K2 with one that is > higher > resolution. If you go with one that has four times as many steps per > revolution as the stock encoder, you can have 10 Hz tuning > resolution and > get 4 KHz per knob revolution. Why not go with one that has twice as many steps and use 50 Hz steps -- that would be 10 kHz / revolution. > I think an audio monitor is invaluable to a phone contester. You can > always tell when your signal sounds OK and when it might be getting > rough due to unforeseen RF getting in the mic lines, some > unexpected ground > loop problem, etc. When doing SO2R with a voice keyer, it's extremely > helpful to know what you're transmitting so you can judge the > timing of > your second radio activity. When I first did SO2R, it was at W4AN's (SK) mountaintop superstation. Bill's advice to me was to turn the monitor all the way down on the IC-761 main radio. I indicated that I preferred to hear the monitor. During the course of the contest, I kept turning the monitor down and down. By about the sixth hour of the contest, I had it all the way off. He was right. Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASELMail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quote: "Not within a thousand years will man ever fly!" -- Wilbur Wright, 1901 ___ 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] Elecraft CW Net Report for July 8th & 9th, 2007
Good Evening, I had a little QRN here in Oregon but Tom spoke of S9 noise. He deserves a medal for working all the stations he did on forty. There were a couple we just could not drag out but they may have been wanting someone else because I replied to II and RN twice with no response. Twenty meters was better but it seemed very long. When Tom turned his antenna away from me he almost disappeared. But then I heard a little of the contact with LZ1VB. There was enough time for me to grab my log book and figure out where that station may be located. Bulgaria? Whoa, that is a long way! I could hear Val but not well enough to copy very much. I need to band this hummingbird. I caught another male Allen's but I do not think the same bird could make the same mistake twice. This one flew around a little more but once he landed I caught him between thumb and forefinger. He looked at me but was rather calm; well as calm as you can be with a pulse of a thousand beats per minute :) Got off the ladder and outside fairly quickly. I released my light hold on him and he just sat there until I told him he could go if he wanted. He looked at me, tasted my hand, and then flew off. I cannot imagine them migrating for thousands of miles but they do. On to the lists => On 14050 kHz at 2300z: N0SS - Tom - MO - K2 - 008 W6ZH - Pete - CA - K2 - 43 KL7CW - Rick - AK - KX1 - 798 W0CZ - Ken - ND - K2 - 1031 I am glad you did not melt! AK2B - Tom - NY - K2 - 4482 W0RSR - Mike - CO - K2 - 5767 VE3XL - Ric - ON - K1 - 968 WB3AAL - Ron - PA - K2 - 1392QNI #15!! K2HYD - Ray - NC - KX1 - 608 LZ1VB - Val - Bulgaria - ? K1THP - Dave - CT - K2 - 3942 N0AR - Scott - MN - K2 - 4866 N7KRT - Jeff - NV - K2 - 5471 K6DGW - Fred - CA - K2 - 4398 On 7044.5 kHz at 0200z: N0SS - Tom - MO - K2 - 008 * QNI #215 * W6ZH - Pete - CA - K2 - 43 KL7CW - Rick - AK - KX1 - 798 N7KRT - Jeff - NV - K2 - 5471 W0RSR - Mike - CO - K2 - 5767QNI #30!! N0AR - Scott - MN - K2 - 4866 VE3XL - Ric - ON - K1 - 968 W0CZ - Ken - ND - K2 - 1031 K1THP - Dave - CT - K2 - 3942QNI #15!! N2YC - John - NY - KX1 - 336 QNI #25!! WA0QZK - Jack - IN - ? W6WY - Pete - CA - K2 - 2403 Welcome back! Thank you all for an enjoyable evening. It is nice to hear you all on the air sending your reports. Sounds like some of you are very warm. If you get a chance you can come sit on my porch. Literally sit on the porch since Sam has adopted my chair! Since it is no longer raining I can move it to where I can read. He does not mind if you pick him up and set him upon your lap. But, he does drool if he gets to purring heavily. Next thing you know his claws start to extend and you'll get a sharp surprise; it means he likes you. Next he may start to chew on your hand but that's gotten easier to deal with over the years since he has lost a number of teeth ;) It does get noisy though with the wind through the fir trees and the hummingbirds battling over the feeder. Just pay that no mind and enjoy the pleasant weather. Until next week, stay well, 73, Kevin. KD5ONS (Net Control Operator 5th Class) ___ 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: "We are not talking about a small amount ofmoneyhere"
Thom: Yes to both. 73, Steve AA4AK K2 S/N 5383 At 08:52 PM 7/8/2007, Thom LaCosta wrote: On Sun, 8 Jul 2007, Stephen W. Kercel wrote: With all due respect to Elecraft, I would think that a prudent person would treat the rollout of a radical new piece of gear in much the same way as one treats a new release of Windows. There is no use buying it until its been on the market for at least two years, so that the vendor can get the inevitable kinks out of both the product, and their sales/support of it. Do you own any Elecradt gear? Did you actually wait 2 years from introduction to buy it(them)? Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer k3hrn www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Oscilloscopes?
I'm considering getting an oscilloscope and could use suggestions for an inexpensive used scope. Has anyone used the Pico Tech software scopes? The entry level USB scope runs about $250. Rich NU6T ___ 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
On Jun 22, 2007, at 11:47 AM, Kenneth E. Harker wrote: Most desktop size HF radios allow at least 10 Hz tuning resolution at 10 kHz per knob revolution (that's what the Yaesu FT-1000MP does, for example). With the K2, you can get a 10 kHz per knob revolution at 100 Hz tuning, or 10 Hz tuning at just 1 kHz per knob revolution. Nope. It's 5 kHz per knob revolution. While you can only see 100 Hz on the display, the radio is actually tuning in 50 Hz steps. There's no way to select 100 Hz steps. My ancient TS-430S does 9.6 kHz per revolution (960 10 Hz steps). An old FT-101 does about 15 kHz per revolution. So, if 10-15 kHz per revolution is OK for these rigs with 2" diameter knobs, what's wrong with 5 kHz / revolution on the K2, with it's much smaller knob? It seems like about the same rate. ... and having to turn the tuning dial three or four complete revolutions to get to the next station up or down the band is also not going to work. With the 50 Hz tuning rate, you have to turn the knob about 1/2 a turn to go to the next slot. On other radios, you'd turn it about 1/4 a turn, of a much larger knob. I've tried replacing the optical encoder in the K2 with one that is higher resolution. If you go with one that has four times as many steps per revolution as the stock encoder, you can have 10 Hz tuning resolution and get 4 KHz per knob revolution. Why not go with one that has twice as many steps and use 50 Hz steps -- that would be 10 kHz / revolution. I think an audio monitor is invaluable to a phone contester. You can always tell when your signal sounds OK and when it might be getting rough due to unforeseen RF getting in the mic lines, some unexpected ground loop problem, etc. When doing SO2R with a voice keyer, it's extremely helpful to know what you're transmitting so you can judge the timing of your second radio activity. When I first did SO2R, it was at W4AN's (SK) mountaintop superstation. Bill's advice to me was to turn the monitor all the way down on the IC-761 main radio. I indicated that I preferred to hear the monitor. During the course of the contest, I kept turning the monitor down and down. By about the sixth hour of the contest, I had it all the way off. He was right. Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASELMail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quote: "Not within a thousand years will man ever fly!" -- Wilbur Wright, 1901 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K1-2 2277 Watt meter comparison?
I'm considering building either the W1 or the Oak HIlls WM-2 to assist trouble shooting a K1 and other first projects. I'm working to track down a K1-2 20m alignment problem (20m crystal problem?). Rich NU6T ___ 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] Need Elecraft CHAT
On Mon, 9 Jul 2007, Charles Harpole wrote: As a new guy to the Elecraft reflector, I am quite surprised about the number of off topic posts and heated exchanges there. Clearly, these reflector members have a strong need for a CHAT outlet. There is at least oneno one uses it. items back on the main reflector and allowed its users greater ease in knowing when to use the delete key. One would think that users have enough skills to use the delete key. Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer k3hrn 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] K3 SSB
On Jun 22, 2007, at 8:21 AM, Kenneth E. Harker wrote: I am a K2 owner and a serious phone contester. I do not use the K2 for contesting. The two biggest flaws are (a) the tuning rate of the main tuning knob is awful for serious phone use and cannot be improved, and (b) there is no audio monitor. a) you can select the 50 Hz tuning rate, which does OK for tuning phone. In fact, one of my wish list items for the K2 is to have the default tuning rate track the mode, so you don't have to keep switching it. 50 Hz tuning yields 5 kHz / revolution. b) do you really need to listen to yourself? If you are using two radios, you don't want the monitor at all. The K3 will fix both of these problems as well as adding a second receiver option (useful for 40 meters split operation) among other improvements for the phone operator. The K3 is better for serious contesting in many ways, but the K2 does hold its own. Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASELMail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quote: "Not within a thousand years will man ever fly!" -- Wilbur Wright, 1901 ___ 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] Need Elecraft CHAT
As a new guy to the Elecraft reflector, I am quite surprised about the number of off topic posts and heated exchanges there. Clearly, these reflector members have a strong need for a CHAT outlet. So I suggest following the DX reflector of njdxa fame which solved the need for chat by opening a separate chat line that kept the important and on-topic items back on the main reflector and allowed its users greater ease in knowing when to use the delete key. Maybe this is a need here??? I can not imagine the pain of an Elecraft employee who must wade thru all the drivil on their reflector just to find the very few real posts that need help. I was a part time ham radio dealer and seller and the greatest pain was dealing with only potential customers who did not want to purchase, only to find someone who would talk to them. BTW that function is available ON THE AIR use that to get the Chat out of ur system and leave Elecraft to build fine radios. PS get off their case about delivery dates. there was no secret that a wait was in the cards 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ http://liveearth.msn.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] KAT3
Can Wayne, Eric or anyone else comment more on the KAT3 design? Specifically, how is the matching network configured, is it "balanced" or "unbalanced" and is there any balun built-in? Unbalanced, uses SO239 coax connectors. Think of it as being like the KAT100 in capability, but inside the K3. 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] K2DSP - Does not remember settings
My K2DSP does not remember it's settings upon power-down. I can place it in bypass mode before powering down, but it does not remain in bypass upon power-up. The KDSP2 does remember settings. Bypass is the exception. That is because the DSP is powered down. It doesn't remember you want it to be powered down when you power it back on, so it powers back on. If you want it to be in bypassmode, you have to tell it so when you power it up. 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] RE: "We are not talking about a small amount ofmoneyhere"
But they would have to end up in Chennai (Madras). 73, doug Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2007 20:55:04 -0400 (EDT) From: Thom LaCosta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Sun, 8 Jul 2007, W2AGN wrote: > > > Hey, no problem. You go right ahead and wait 2 years. Meanwhile, the rest of us > will be enjoying our K3s. Perhaps Aptos can create a "Ye of Little Faith" production run. I believe the guy that oversees that on is named Thomas. Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer k3hrn www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft 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: "We are not talking about a small amount of moneyhere" [END of Thread]
Folks, Lets let this thread rest for now. Its starting to degenerate.. Also, please refrain from direct attacks or characterizations of others on the list. Continued argumentative or personal attacks will be cause for removal. And a general note - Try to restrain the urge to post your opinion on all topics. The higher the list traffic, the less time we have to get your K3's out the door. ;-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ (With my List Moderator hat on..) == Thom LaCosta wrote: On Sun, 8 Jul 2007, W2AGN wrote: Hey, no problem. You go right ahead and wait 2 years. Meanwhile, the rest of us will be enjoying our K3s. Perhaps Aptos can create a "Ye of Little Faith" production run. I believe the guy that oversees that on is named . ___ 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] Extended Warranty
On Sun, 8 Jul 2007, Bill Tippett wrote: This is just a reminder to all who pay by credit card. You're probably eligible for an extended warranty under your credit card which extend Elecraft's standard 1 year warranty to 2 years. Strongly suggest you call your issuing bank to confirm that they offer that benefit. You might be surprized by the number and "reputation" of the banks that do not. When they tell me they don't offer it, I simply tell them I will use their card for gasoline and other products that do not have warranties that can be extended. Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer k3hrn 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] RE: "We are not talking about a small amount ofmoneyhere"
On Sun, 8 Jul 2007, W2AGN wrote: Hey, no problem. You go right ahead and wait 2 years. Meanwhile, the rest of us will be enjoying our K3s. Perhaps Aptos can create a "Ye of Little Faith" production run. I believe the guy that oversees that on is named Thomas. Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer k3hrn 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] RE: "We are not talking about a small amount ofmoneyhere"
On Sun, 8 Jul 2007, Stephen W. Kercel wrote: With all due respect to Elecraft, I would think that a prudent person would treat the rollout of a radical new piece of gear in much the same way as one treats a new release of Windows. There is no use buying it until its been on the market for at least two years, so that the vendor can get the inevitable kinks out of both the product, and their sales/support of it. Do you own any Elecradt gear? Did you actually wait 2 years from introduction to buy it(them)? Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer k3hrn 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] RE: "We are not talking about a small amount of moneyhere"
On Sun, 8 Jul 2007, Julian G4ILO wrote: This mailing list's spam filter has blocked 3 attempts by me to reply to this thread. I think spam filters are more likely to be blame for the lack of communication being complained of than any failings at Elecraft. How do you know that? Did you get a message saying it was blocked? Was there a reason? Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer k3hrn 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] Cut off date for K3 options?
On Sun, 8 Jul 2007, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: There were way too many ordered. (A nice problem to have..) I know everyone expects their's to ship the first day, but we will be getting them out the door as fast as possible! :-) Please be patient. Maybe you could offer a lower serial number for the folks who would allow you to ship theirs later. I suspect many would rather have that than a discount, but a certain number would request both. Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer k3hrn 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] KPA100 build time?
In my case, it was about 3 days working on it after work, from say 6pm to 11 or 12 pm. It goes by all to fast On one hand, I want to get it done and test it, but as soon as its done, what's left to do (other than use it). 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: [Elecraft] OT: CQ FT243 crystals
In a message dated 7/8/07 6:14:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > My first "commercial" radio was a Heathkit DX20 That was my first nonhomebrew tx as well. If you are not familiar with it, the Glowbugs reflector is a good source of info and parts for classics like the DX-20. A considerable number of Elecrafters are also glowbuggers. Check out: http://www.mines.uidaho.edu/~glowbugs/ 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] K3 RS323 and Data Modes {was YAQ - Yet Another (K3)Question}
On Jun 19, 2007, at 9:42 AM, Brian Lloyd wrote: Not true. The K3 converts from A:D as a step in the second IF. The final filtering takes place in the K3's DSP as does the demodulation. If you then go to a soundcard you are now adding another conversion and a third IF. The K3's second IF (DSP) does its conversion and filtering but then does a conversion to a third IF, including a conversion from digital back to analog. We tend think of this as audio but it really is not. It is a third IF with no control over the AGC. The final amplification, filtering, and demodulation now takes place in the computer's DSP. One way of simplifying this whole process is to move the radio into the computer. This is in line with a prediction I made way back in 1995 on the CQ-Contest list -- that the radio of the future would be inside the computer. In 1995, processors were just appearing that had sufficient DSP capability to do this. 12 years later, it would take a relatively insignificant portion of the main CPU (or just a portion of a few cores, as multi-core machines are now common). What you'd end up with for the "receiver" would be a Mixer and clean DDS, followed by a high-speed, wide-range A/D converter. Everything else would be done in the host computer. The "transmitter" would go the opposite way, a D/A converter followed by a mixer fed by a DDS. Power amplification could be external to the computer (if the transceiver were a card). The interesting part of this approach is that we can re-define what we mean by a receiver. The detection portion of the radio need not resolve to the width of an audio channel. Consider a receiver that can decode every CW signal in a 50 kHz portion of the band. Simultaneously. How useful would that be? It also would be good to sell the receiver and transmitters separately. That way, obtaining the two receiver, one transmitter configuration needed by SO2R operation could be inexpensively obtained. Of course, to achieve the IMD and dynamic range of the K3, the mixer and A/D would be pretty marvelous pieces of equipment. Let me put it another way: one of the reasons that the Elecraft receivers work so well is that they do fewer conversions and use lower IF frequencies so that they can put good filtering as far forward in the chain as possible. This gets rid of products that could cause IMD in later stages. It's still possible to get good IMD characteristics with an up- conversion general-coverage receiver. There are some $10,000 radios on the market that do exactly this. Elecraft has apparently mastered the art of offering high-performance gear at an excellent price point. I want a whole boatload of demodulators there in the K3's DSP with access coming out to me in some convenient fashion -- like on an ethernet connector. Sounds like what you really want is something more like the 1995 pipe dream. Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASELMail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quote: "Not within a thousand years will man ever fly!" -- Wilbur Wright, 1901 ___ 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] WTB: KDSP2 - Found One.....
Found one - thanks! Tim NZ8J -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of NZ8J Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2007 9:05 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] WTB: KDSP2 Anyone have a KDSP2 that they have decided they don't need and would like to sell? If so please send details to include price shipped to zip 45324. Thanks Tim Nz8J ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2DSP - Does not remember settings
That is right. the KDSP2 has no memory at power down. It is my understanding that there is not enough processor memory to store the parameters. Doug W6JD -- Original message -- From: joey mcg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > My K2DSP does not remember it's settings upon power-down. I can place it in > bypass mode before powering down, but it does not remain in bypass upon > power-up. > > Is this normal? > > Thanks. > > ___ > 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] KAT3
Hi Adam, The KAT3 is a wide-range tuner based on an L-network with switchable lo/hi Z. It tunes quickly, using our proven 3-stage firmware algorithm. LC data is saved for many segments in each band, so you'll rarely need to re-tune. There are two antenna jacks, and the settings are saved for both antennas on all bands. You select the antenna using the front panel ANT switch. You can also assign names to each antenna (e.g., "YAGI", "VERT2"). The name is briefly displayed when you change antennas or bands as a reminder. There's a separate connector for the KRX3 subreceiver, which can take its input from the main receiver's RF path, or from the antenna jack not being used by the main receiver. Both antenna inputs are protected by gas-discharge tubes and bleeder resistors. The jack that goes to the KRX3 is protected in addition by a carrier-operated relay on the KRX3 module itself. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jul 8, 2007, at 1:29 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Listhost archives seem to be down at the moment, so apologies if the following question has already been asked: Can Wayne, Eric or anyone else comment more on the KAT3 design? Specifically, how is the matching network configured, is it "balanced" or "unbalanced" and is there any balun built-in? Thanks, Adam, N1KO ___ 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 --- 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] Extended Warranty
AA4AK: >There is no use buying it until its been on the market for at least two years, so that the vendor can get the inevitable kinks out of both the product, and their sales/support of it. This is just a reminder to all who pay by credit card. You're probably eligible for an extended warranty under your credit card which extend Elecraft's standard 1 year warranty to 2 years. I've used this service a number of times with various products and the claims process is very simple and actually pleasant. You'll need your original invoice, credit card slip (if not shown on the invoice) and a copy of Elecraft's warranty (in the manual). I would suggest you staple the credit card slip and invoice into the back of your manual for safe-keeping. With firmware updates, a 2-year warranty, modular design and low shipping costs due to the K3's low weight, I'm not concerned about ordering early. I did the same with my Orion and returned it just before the end of the same 2-year warranty for a minor problem with the display. Ten-Tec replaced the display, performed a complete hardware update and returned my unit which was exactly the same as a new one from the production line (of course no return is even necessary for firmware updates). The credit card company paid for the complete cost including shipping and I had a 100% up-to-date unit at the end of 2 years. So...don't worry, be happy...and be sure to save your credit card slip and invoice! 73, Bill W4ZV P.S. The following is for MasterCard but Visa (and others) have similar programs: To get coverage: > You must purchase the new item entirely with your MasterCard card for yourself or to give as a gift. > The item must have an original manufacturer's (or U.S. store brand) warranty of twelve (12) months or less. > The original purchase does not have to be registered to receive this benefit. The kind of coverage you receive: > Extended Warranty doubles the original warranty time period and duplicates the coverage of the original manufacturer's (or U.S. store brand) warranty up to a maximum of twelve (12) months on most items you purchase. For products with multiple warranty components, each warranty time period will be duplicated up to a maximum of twelve (12) months. http://www.mastercard.com/cardholderservices/guidetobenefits/pdf/gtb_smartshopper_2005.pdf ___ 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] K2DSP - Does not remember settings
My K2DSP does not remember it's settings upon power-down. I can place it in bypass mode before powering down, but it does not remain in bypass upon power-up. Is this normal? Thanks. ___ 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: KAT3
P.S. I just realized there's a backup listhost server. Oops. Original question still stands. N1KO ___ 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] KAT3
Listhost archives seem to be down at the moment, so apologies if the following question has already been asked: Can Wayne, Eric or anyone else comment more on the KAT3 design? Specifically, how is the matching network configured, is it "balanced" or "unbalanced" and is there any balun built-in? Thanks, Adam, N1KO ___ 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: "We are not talking about a small amount ofmoneyhere"
Stephen W. Kercel wrote: > John: > > I'll admit that there is virtually no chance of Elecraft losing a > billion dollars (or any money at all) by releasing a system before it is > ready. > > 73, > > Steve > AA4AK > Hey, no problem. You go right ahead and wait 2 years. Meanwhile, the rest of us will be enjoying our K3s. --- _____ / \ / \ / \ / \ / \ John L. Sielke ( W )( 2 )( A )( G )( N ) http://w2agn.net \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ http://www.blurty.com/users/w2agn check out: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/QRPariahs/ ___ 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: "We are not talking....."
Isn't it great that we all have choices. Like I am going to wait two years ,,, or I am not going to wait two yearsmaybe three weeks all because we have choices, which we make on our own criteria. first batch Bill ny9h At 01:35 PM 7/8/2007, Stephen W. Kercel wrote: With all due respect to Elecraft, I would think that a prudent person would treat the rollout of a radical new piece of gear in much the same way as one treats a new release of Windows. There is no use buying it until its been on the market for at least two years, so that the vendor can get the inevitable kinks out of both the product, and their sales/support of it. 73, Steve Kercel AA4AK ___ 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] RE: "We are not talking about a small amount ofmoneyhere"
John: I'll admit that there is virtually no chance of Elecraft losing a billion dollars (or any money at all) by releasing a system before it is ready. 73, Steve AA4AK At 02:37 PM 7/8/2007, W2AGN wrote: Stephen W. Kercel wrote: > With all due respect to Elecraft, I would think that a prudent person > would treat the rollout of a radical new piece of gear in much the same > way as one treats a new release of Windows. There is no use buying it > until its been on the market for at least two years, so that the vendor > can get the inevitable kinks out of both the product, and their > sales/support of it. > > 73, > > Steve Kercel > AA4AK > Elecraft is NOT Microsoft (thank God!). -- --- _____ / \ / \ / \ / \ / \ John L. Sielke ( W )( 2 )( A )( G )( N ) http://w2agn.net \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ http://www.blurty.com/users/w2agn Member screwed by QRP-ARCI! http://w2agn.net/noarci.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] RE: "We are not talking about a small amount ofmoneyhere"
Stephen W. Kercel wrote: > With all due respect to Elecraft, I would think that a prudent person > would treat the rollout of a radical new piece of gear in much the same > way as one treats a new release of Windows. There is no use buying it > until its been on the market for at least two years, so that the vendor > can get the inevitable kinks out of both the product, and their > sales/support of it. > > 73, > > Steve Kercel > AA4AK > Elecraft is NOT Microsoft (thank God!). -- --- _____ / \ / \ / \ / \ / \ John L. Sielke ( W )( 2 )( A )( G )( N ) http://w2agn.net \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ http://www.blurty.com/users/w2agn Member screwed by QRP-ARCI! http://w2agn.net/noarci.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] RE: "We are not talking about a small amount ofmoneyhere"
With all due respect to Elecraft, I would think that a prudent person would treat the rollout of a radical new piece of gear in much the same way as one treats a new release of Windows. There is no use buying it until its been on the market for at least two years, so that the vendor can get the inevitable kinks out of both the product, and their sales/support of it. 73, Steve Kercel AA4AK ___ 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: "We are not talking about a small amount ofmoneyhere"
>> To quote one of G4AON's countrymen, "Methinks thou doth >> protest too much."...and you might also want to make sure >> your ISP or SPAM filter is not blocking elecraft.com. >This mailing list's spam filter has blocked 3 attempts by me to reply >to this thread. I think spam filters are more likely to be blame for >the lack of communication being complained of than any failings at >Elecraft. LOL. This is the kind of blind, pie-in-the-sky loyalty and defensiveness I'm talking about. :-) I love Elecraft as much as anyone but they're not infallible and blameless. Like I said before, my last order was really messed up, and my last email to Lisa regarding my K3 order has gone completely unanswered. That's fine; I know they're busy. But I don't blame the Internet, George Bush, or global warming for Elecraft's occassional problems. Instead I'm able to believe they might have messed up, because they're people. :-) Or it could be Hillary Clinton's fault. :-) Yeah, that's probably it. Eric's recent post straightens out all the K3 questions. Your credit card statement is your deposit receipt. You'll be contacted about a week ahead of shipping to verify the details. You'll get a final invoice with your K3. Pretty simple. Craig NZ0R KX1 #1499 K1 #1966 K2/100 #4941 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Test
Testing tnx, Bob DJ0MBC/WU5T ___ 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] BNC To Twin Lug Adapter
I'm not sure how long the ladder line was, but I'd guess about 100'. The antenna was about 40' on the ends and 45' in the center. Craig NZ0R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 12:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] BNC To Twin Lug Adapter In a message dated 7/8/07 9:28:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 130' dipole fed with 300-ohm ladder line running to my KAT100 through a 4:1 balun How many feet of ladder line, and how high up was the dipole? 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] RE: "We are not talking about a small amount of moneyhere"
On 7/8/07, Bill Tippett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: G3UNA: >I got a personal message the same day. No, not automated, personal, referring to my order. Same here. Then another email because the original order form omitted the credit card expiration date. Then a few weeks later I saw my credit card charged. To quote one of G4AON's countrymen, "Methinks thou doth protest too much."...and you might also want to make sure your ISP or SPAM filter is not blocking elecraft.com. This mailing list's spam filter has blocked 3 attempts by me to reply to this thread. I think spam filters are more likely to be blame for the lack of communication being complained of than any failings at Elecraft. -- Julian, G4ILO G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? www.Ham-Directory.com: the best ham resources on the net ___ 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: "We are not talking about a small amount of moneyhere"
G3UNA: >I got a personal message the same day. No, not automated, personal, referring to my order. Same here. Then another email because the original order form omitted the credit card expiration date. Then a few weeks later I saw my credit card charged. To quote one of G4AON's countrymen, "Methinks thou doth protest too much."...and you might also want to make sure your ISP or SPAM filter is not blocking elecraft.com. 73, Bill W4ZV ___ 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] Additional Adapter Issues
On Sun, 8 Jul 2007 09:47:12 -0700, Bob Nielsen wrote: >I don't have any recent Icom handhelds, but I suspect that they are >now using SMA connectors, as are Yaesu and some other manufacturers. My ICOM hand-held transceiver uses BNC. >I don't know of there are any SMA to PL-259 adapters, but >putting that with some RG-8 coax on an SMA connection might >introduce an unacceptable strain on the radio. I would advise >using a SMA to BNC adapter and a short cable with a BNC on one >end and a PL-259 on the other. I would advise the inverse - a short adapter cable with a SMA/BNC male (whichever the radio needs) and a UHF female on the other end. From bitter experience, I would not put the "solid" adapter on the handheld radio itself, because of the strain on the radio's connector. -- 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] BNC To Twin Lug Adapter
In a message dated 7/8/07 9:28:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > 130' dipole fed with 300-ohm ladder line > running to my KAT100 through a 4:1 balun How many feet of ladder line, and how high up was the dipole? 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] Additional Adapter Issues
On Jul 8, 2007, at 6:47 AM, Patrick Lynch wrote: I am looking for an adapter that would allow me connect my hand held transceiver to a PL-259 connector. What I am trying to do is hook my hand held to an outside antenna. I am currently in Iraq and sleep at night in what is known as a "CHU" (Containerized Housing Unit) which is basically a metal box that is covered in sandbags. There are also what is known as Hesco Barriers surrounding the immediate area to protect you from indirect fire attack. None of these structures make for good antenna reception. I would like to receive radio calls from my staff in case issues comer up at night. I hope to place a base station type antenna on the roof giving me some line of sight to the HQ. I am not sure all of the connectors on commercial Icom handhelds are standard. Anyone have any ideas? I don't have any recent Icom handhelds, but I suspect that they are now using SMA connectors, as are Yaesu and some other manufacturers. I don't know of there are any SMA to PL-259 adapters, but putting that with some RG-8 coax on an SMA connection might introduce an unacceptable strain on the radio. I would advise using a SMA to BNC adapter and a short cable with a BNC on one end and a PL-259 on the other. 73, Bob N7XY . ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] BNC To Twin Lug Adapter
On Jul 8, 2007, at 6:15 AM, Craig D. Smith wrote: Another data point for you is the Pomona adapter. I've always had very good results with Pomona products - not cheap, but very high quality. The part you are looking for is Mouser PN 565-1296. Pricing is currently $13.43. No minimum order. These have been around forever (>40 years anyway--I recall using them in the lab at work in the early 1960s). I bought one at Fry's Electronics a few years ago. 73, Bob N7XY ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Cut off date for K3 options?
Hi Dave, All basic K3's include and ship with the 5ppm reference oscillator standard. We only include the 1 ppm oscillator if you ordered it as an option. (If you want to update your order just place an order on the web page and note that it is a change in the comments section. Please reference your original order number if possible. ) The order page note is saying that for those that ordered the TCXO3-1 reference oscillator, if it has not arrived at Elecraft when we ship, we will ship their K3 with the 5 ppm part and then follow it up with the TCXO3-1 when it arrives. This is a plug in part, so anyone can install it. Just before we ship your order, probably about a week prior, we will email you to confirm your options etc. Also, we send out an automatic order confirmation via email when you place your order on the web site. For the deposit your receipt is your credit card charge. The final receipt for the whole order ships with the order in the box to you. Yes, we're very busy getting everything ready to build and ship K3's. The logistics of getting all of the parts, pc boards, sheet metal etc in on time is huge! But we are working overtime to get everyone's K3 out the door as fast as possible. One thing to remember - It will be impossible for us to ship all of the K3 orders for the first run in the first week of shipping. There were way too many ordered. (A nice problem to have..) I know everyone expects their's to ship the first day, but we will be getting them out the door as fast as possible! :-) Please be patient. Starting this next week I will be posting regular updates on our progress and updating our shipping information here and on the web page. 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft - Dave G4AON wrote: On the Shipping Status page it states "/At your option we will ship your K3 with the standard 5 PPM TCXO and then ship you the TCXO3-1 when it is ready - no additional shipping charge". /Should I have been contacted to ask what my option will be? Also, is there a cut off date for ordering (and perhaps swapping) extra options, e.g. filters? There seems to be a lack of information/instructions for those of us with K3s on order! I haven't received a receipt for the deposit either... But get receive an acknowledgement. I assume there will be an invoice for the final amount arriving soon... 73 Dave, G4AON/ ___ 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] Appalachian Trail on 7-7-07
Hello, My trek out onto the Appalachian Trail was a very good one on 7 July 2007. I packed up my car and started driving north and missed my exit. Really did not feel like hiking to Round Head off of Rte 5011 or just taking a short hike to the pond on Rte 183. So I drove North pass Hamburg, PA and headed in the direction of Hawk Mountain. About a mile down the mountain driving towards Eckville, PA the Appalachian Trail crosses the road. I arrived at the parking area around 09:15 AM or 13:15 UTC. I got my pack on and started hiking North on the AT towards clearing around 2 1/2 miles up the mountain. This is around 1 mile from Dan's Pulpit lookout. On my hike up the steep section of the trail I came across two thru hikers that started in GA. The to were from the Harrisburg, PA area, local PA boys. We talked for about 15 minutes and then we hiked together. Once at the top of the mountain they continued on North. It took me an hour to do the hike but 15 minutes was spent talking to the thru hikers, so overall it took me 45 minutes to hike up 2 1/2 miles of rocky trail. I started to setup my station. Station:Elecraft K1 Black Widow Vertical Li-Poly battery Palm for logging with the PortaLog program Started out on 20 meters calling CQ at 10:30 AM or 14:30 UTC. This is my log. #1N4KZ20mKY #2K1LNX/4 20mTN #3KS4L20mAL #4AB4VF 20mFL #5K3PBY/4 20mFL #6N4UN 20mAL 16:30 UTC #7WA1CFX 40mMELobstercon #8W3WH 40mPA #9VE3MS40mOntario #10 K1ESE40mMA #11 WA8REI 40mMI 17:55 UTC #12N9IV 30mIN 18:15 UTC #13W7A 20mAZ 18:50 UTC #14WA8REI40mMI Called CQ for 20 minutes more with no response I packed up the station. My total is now 820 QSO's from the Appalachian Trail. I was on 15 m at 16:00 UTC for 20 minutes of calling CQ. There were no replies. I did hear a station in SC talking to a station in IN on 15 meters, they were the only signals on the band. While I was operation on 40 meters in the afternoon, there was a large crashing sound coming towards me. There were four deer that ran about 100 feet behind me up over the top and down the other side. Needless to say that caught me by surprise. Then about 5 minutes later another 3 deer did the same thing but in front of me and they were about 50 feet away. All day I was watching a Hairy Woodpecker, a Pileated Woodpecker and a Blue Jay. All the bird were doing is going from tree to tree eating bugs. I was just hoping that they did not mistake my antenna as a tree, especially the woodpeckers. :-) The weather was a sunny 75'F with a cool breeze blowing. I was under trees so it made the day very enjoyable. During the day several people came hiking thru heading towards Dan's Pulpit lookout. One hiker stopped and talked to me for a few minutes. He just came up the steep trail and took a 5 minute break. He was section hiking and he started out on Rte 61 that morning and was heading towards Rte 309. 28 Mile hike, wow. He said that his wife will be there around 8 PM and he was averaging 2 1/2 to 3 miles an hour. He had a GPS unit on and I guess he was Speed Hiking. Anyway it was another Great Day outdoors with the K1. Look for me at the end of July as Bumblebee #17 from the Appalachian Trail. 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org/ K1 - SN 01011 K2 - SN 01392 ___ 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: "We are not talking about a small amount of moneyhere"
I received a receipt too, dated April 30. Not knowing your particular circumstances, as one possible explanation, I would suggest maybe the following scenario. My receipt was sent as a PDF attachment to an email. Perhaps your over zealous ISP filtered that mail out as possible spam and dropped it. I would agree that you rightfully deserve a receipt, but maybe there is a little more to the story that isn't obvious. At 7/8/2007 09:27 AM, Craig Rairdin wrote: >I got a receipt. Maybe they lost your order. You should contact them >directly. > >You're right that there's a loyalty among Elecraft customers here that >sometimes defies logic. They completely screwed up my last order even after >multiple emails and phone calls to get it right. It's fine now. They're not >perfect, and I don't see the problem with allowing people to have that >opinion. But they do a good job overall. > >Craig >NZ0R > >-Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Phil Wright >Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 8:22 AM >To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >Subject: [Elecraft] RE: "We are not talking about a small amount of >moneyhere" > > >Excuse me? You buy a product from a company, pay 50% up front to help the >company out, and you get no acknowledgement from the company that a) your >order has been received or b) a receipt for your advanced payment. And you >excuse this on account they are busy? > >I'm sorry, but I find that unacceptable. American companies pride >themselves on their great service - this isn't even common courtesy let >alone good customer service. > >How long does it take to send a non-automated email? Someone at Elecraft is >keeping a track of all the orders (otherwise the'd have no idea of demand) >and an email takes maybe 30 seconds extra per order. Even if they have >10,000 orders (which I doubt very much), that is 83 hours of work, spread >over the last 2 months equates to about a quarter of a person. Of course, >automate the process and you don't even need a quarter of a person. > >And of course, telling a customer that you have his order and his money >saves you having to answer the phone when the same customer calls in to >complain - except that doesn't take 30 seconds! > >Or is it that we Brits now have a better sense of what makes for good >service than our American friends? > >Phil, G8JQH > >-Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm >Sent: 08 July 2007 14:02 >To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >Subject: Re: "We are not talking about a small amount of money here" (was >[Elecraft] Cut off date for K3 options?) > >Dave and all, > >I can add emphasis to what Gary has said, and I experience it in only a >small way - responding to emails requesting status of kits I have here >for repair/upgrade/build etc., does take considerable time and energy - >multiply that by a very large factor (your guess for the number of K3 >orders) and you have a lot of time just to respond to order >status/confirmation requests. > >While all of us who have ordered K3s have the same questions, I do not >have either written or email confirmation of my order. I do know that >everyone at Elecraft is very busy communicating with the beta testers, >getting all the production stuff in order, along with their normal >activities, and they are putting in a lot of overtime hours to get it done. > >Have patience, try not to bother them any more than necessary, and in a >couple weeks the flood will be cleared and things will restore to >something more normal. > >73, >Don W3FPR > >Gary Hvizdak wrote: >> Recently Dave (G4AON) wrote >> >> "... having paid a 50% deposit it wouldn't be expecting too much to have a >> receipt for the payment, showing what is on order and the balance to be >> paid. We are not talking about a small amount of money here." >> >> -- >> >> Hi Dave, >> >> Having produced some inexpensive accessories for the K2 that are >easily >> 10,000 times simpler than the K3, I might still be able to relate to what >> Elecraft has been going through. FYI, from before Ken (WB2ART) and I >began >> accepting payments for our original K2 Option Bypass Header kit in 2005, >> until all orders were shipped, we spent more time replying to customer >> emails than we did working to get our humble product out the door! ___ 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: "We are not talking about a small amount ofmoneyhere"
I received an e-mailed copy of my order as confirmation ... Then another copy of my revision/addition to the initial one, along with a personal note from Lisa. FWIW, Lisa rates an "attagirl" and a raise. No doubt -ALL- the Elecraft folks deserve the same ... Lisa's just the most "visible". 73! 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] Additional Adapter Issues
I am looking for an adapter that would allow me connect my hand held transceiver to a PL-259 connector. What I am trying to do is hook my hand held to an outside antenna. I am currently in Iraq and sleep at night in what is known as a "CHU" (Containerized Housing Unit) which is basically a metal box that is covered in sandbags. There are also what is known as Hesco Barriers surrounding the immediate area to protect you from indirect fire attack. None of these structures make for good antenna reception. I would like to receive radio calls from my staff in case issues comer up at night. I hope to place a base station type antenna on the roof giving me some line of sight to the HQ. I am not sure all of the connectors on commercial Icom handhelds are standard. Anyone have any ideas? ___ 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] BNC To Twin Lug Adapter
When I got my KX1, I thought those plugs were somewhat rare. I found them in several places on-line (don't remember exactly where at the moment cuz I sold my KX1 and the plugs) and also bought a couple at a decent-sized hamfest. The plugs are *not* designed for twinlead - one is for the conductor, the other is for a counterpoise - this is stated in the manual. Art - N4PJ - Original Message - From: "John R. Lonigro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "johnny" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 5:44 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] BNC To Twin Lug Adapter Chris: If I understand what you mean by "twin lug", Jameco has it (www.jameco.com, part number 99354) for a little more than $5.00 plus shipping. This item has a BNC male on one end and twin banana jacks/binding posts on the other. 73's, John AA0VE Does anyone know a source where I can obtain one of those BNC to twin lug adapters for the KX1? I am thinking of puuting up a G5RV fed with 300 ohm ladder line. Thanks and very 73/72! Chris NV9Z Hagerstown IN www.eciqrp.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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.1/889 - Release Date: 7/6/2007 8:00 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] RE: "We are not talking about a small amount of moneyhere"
I got a receipt. Maybe they lost your order. You should contact them directly. You're right that there's a loyalty among Elecraft customers here that sometimes defies logic. They completely screwed up my last order even after multiple emails and phone calls to get it right. It's fine now. They're not perfect, and I don't see the problem with allowing people to have that opinion. But they do a good job overall. Craig NZ0R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Phil Wright Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 8:22 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] RE: "We are not talking about a small amount of moneyhere" Excuse me? You buy a product from a company, pay 50% up front to help the company out, and you get no acknowledgement from the company that a) your order has been received or b) a receipt for your advanced payment. And you excuse this on account they are busy? I'm sorry, but I find that unacceptable. American companies pride themselves on their great service - this isn't even common courtesy let alone good customer service. How long does it take to send a non-automated email? Someone at Elecraft is keeping a track of all the orders (otherwise the'd have no idea of demand) and an email takes maybe 30 seconds extra per order. Even if they have 10,000 orders (which I doubt very much), that is 83 hours of work, spread over the last 2 months equates to about a quarter of a person. Of course, automate the process and you don't even need a quarter of a person. And of course, telling a customer that you have his order and his money saves you having to answer the phone when the same customer calls in to complain - except that doesn't take 30 seconds! Or is it that we Brits now have a better sense of what makes for good service than our American friends? Phil, G8JQH -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: 08 July 2007 14:02 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: "We are not talking about a small amount of money here" (was [Elecraft] Cut off date for K3 options?) Dave and all, I can add emphasis to what Gary has said, and I experience it in only a small way - responding to emails requesting status of kits I have here for repair/upgrade/build etc., does take considerable time and energy - multiply that by a very large factor (your guess for the number of K3 orders) and you have a lot of time just to respond to order status/confirmation requests. While all of us who have ordered K3s have the same questions, I do not have either written or email confirmation of my order. I do know that everyone at Elecraft is very busy communicating with the beta testers, getting all the production stuff in order, along with their normal activities, and they are putting in a lot of overtime hours to get it done. Have patience, try not to bother them any more than necessary, and in a couple weeks the flood will be cleared and things will restore to something more normal. 73, Don W3FPR Gary Hvizdak wrote: > Recently Dave (G4AON) wrote > > "... having paid a 50% deposit it wouldn't be expecting too much to have a > receipt for the payment, showing what is on order and the balance to be > paid. We are not talking about a small amount of money here." > > -- > > Hi Dave, > > Having produced some inexpensive accessories for the K2 that are easily > 10,000 times simpler than the K3, I might still be able to relate to what > Elecraft has been going through. FYI, from before Ken (WB2ART) and I began > accepting payments for our original K2 Option Bypass Header kit in 2005, > until all orders were shipped, we spent more time replying to customer > emails than we did working to get our humble product out the door! ___ 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] BNC To Twin Lug Adapter
For Field Day this year we had a 130' dipole fed with 300-ohm ladder line running to my KAT100 through a 4:1 balun and it worked great on all bands. We talked about feeding one side of the antenna to the K2 and attempting to load it up on 160m but never got around to it. We would've needed some kind of RF ground which we didn't have set up. Craig NZ0R -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 8:15 AM To: Craig Rairdin Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] BNC To Twin Lug Adapter Craig, While you can feed ladder line directly to anything (including a KX1), the enclosure and whatever is connected to it can create unbalance on the ladder line. The result is that the antenna tuning will change depending on how the KX1 couples to ground - the antenna will behave differently with the KX1 running on batteries compared to running from a power supply. It is wise to use a 1:1 current balun to decouple the ladder line from those 'ground effects'. Use a 4:1 current balun if it provides a better match to the antenna. An Elecraft BL2 is ideal, it has a switch so you can change from 1:1 to 4:1 and use whichever matches better. 73, Don W3FPR Craig Rairdin wrote: > Can you feed 300 ohm ladder line right into a KX1? Will it tune it? I guess > I should try it... I always add a balun. > > Craig > NZ0R > KX1 #1499 > K1 #1966 > K2/100 #4941 > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2007 10:06 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] BNC To Twin Lug Adapter > > > Does anyone know a source where I can obtain one of those BNC to twin lug > adapters for the KX1? I am thinking of puuting up a G5RV fed with 300 ohm > ladder line. > > Thanks and very 73/72! > > Chris NV9Z > Hagerstown IN > www.eciqrp.org > > > > > ** 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 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: "We are not talking about a small amount of moneyhere"
I got a personal message the same day. No, not automated, personal, referring to my order. David G3UNA - Original Message - From: "Phil Wright" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 2:22 PM Subject: [Elecraft] RE: "We are not talking about a small amount of moneyhere" Excuse me? You buy a product from a company, pay 50% up front to help the company out, and you get no acknowledgement from the company that a) your order has been received or b) a receipt for your advanced payment. And you excuse this on account they are busy? ___ 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: "We are not talking about a small amount of money here"
Excuse me? You buy a product from a company, pay 50% up front to help the company out, and you get no acknowledgement from the company that a) your order has been received or b) a receipt for your advanced payment. And you excuse this on account they are busy? I'm sorry, but I find that unacceptable. American companies pride themselves on their great service - this isn't even common courtesy let alone good customer service. How long does it take to send a non-automated email? Someone at Elecraft is keeping a track of all the orders (otherwise the'd have no idea of demand) and an email takes maybe 30 seconds extra per order. Even if they have 10,000 orders (which I doubt very much), that is 83 hours of work, spread over the last 2 months equates to about a quarter of a person. Of course, automate the process and you don't even need a quarter of a person. And of course, telling a customer that you have his order and his money saves you having to answer the phone when the same customer calls in to complain - except that doesn't take 30 seconds! Or is it that we Brits now have a better sense of what makes for good service than our American friends? Phil, G8JQH -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: 08 July 2007 14:02 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: "We are not talking about a small amount of money here" (was [Elecraft] Cut off date for K3 options?) Dave and all, I can add emphasis to what Gary has said, and I experience it in only a small way - responding to emails requesting status of kits I have here for repair/upgrade/build etc., does take considerable time and energy - multiply that by a very large factor (your guess for the number of K3 orders) and you have a lot of time just to respond to order status/confirmation requests. While all of us who have ordered K3s have the same questions, I do not have either written or email confirmation of my order. I do know that everyone at Elecraft is very busy communicating with the beta testers, getting all the production stuff in order, along with their normal activities, and they are putting in a lot of overtime hours to get it done. Have patience, try not to bother them any more than necessary, and in a couple weeks the flood will be cleared and things will restore to something more normal. 73, Don W3FPR Gary Hvizdak wrote: > Recently Dave (G4AON) wrote > > "... having paid a 50% deposit it wouldn't be expecting too much to have a > receipt for the payment, showing what is on order and the balance to be > paid. We are not talking about a small amount of money here." > > -- > > Hi Dave, > > Having produced some inexpensive accessories for the K2 that are easily > 10,000 times simpler than the K3, I might still be able to relate to what > Elecraft has been going through. FYI, from before Ken (WB2ART) and I began > accepting payments for our original K2 Option Bypass Header kit in 2005, > until all orders were shipped, we spent more time replying to customer > emails than we did working to get our humble product out the door! ___ 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] BNC To Twin Lug Adapter
Craig, While you can feed ladder line directly to anything (including a KX1), the enclosure and whatever is connected to it can create unbalance on the ladder line. The result is that the antenna tuning will change depending on how the KX1 couples to ground - the antenna will behave differently with the KX1 running on batteries compared to running from a power supply. It is wise to use a 1:1 current balun to decouple the ladder line from those 'ground effects'. Use a 4:1 current balun if it provides a better match to the antenna. An Elecraft BL2 is ideal, it has a switch so you can change from 1:1 to 4:1 and use whichever matches better. 73, Don W3FPR Craig Rairdin wrote: Can you feed 300 ohm ladder line right into a KX1? Will it tune it? I guess I should try it... I always add a balun. Craig NZ0R KX1 #1499 K1 #1966 K2/100 #4941 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2007 10:06 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] BNC To Twin Lug Adapter Does anyone know a source where I can obtain one of those BNC to twin lug adapters for the KX1? I am thinking of puuting up a G5RV fed with 300 ohm ladder line. Thanks and very 73/72! Chris NV9Z Hagerstown IN www.eciqrp.org ** 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 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] BNC To Twin Lug Adapter
Another data point for you is the Pomona adapter. I've always had very good results with Pomona products - not cheap, but very high quality. The part you are looking for is Mouser PN 565-1296. Pricing is currently $13.43. No minimum order. 73 ... 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: [Elecraft] KPA100 build time?
Steve, Depending on your skill and experience level, the time to build a KPA100 will vary between 10 and 20 hours. There are not nearly as many parts as the K2, but there are more mechanical assembly steps than for the K2. Winding the toroids is more difficult because of the larger gauge wire used in the LPF inductors. 73, Don W3FPR Steve Kallal wrote: What is the typical build time of the KPA100 option? 73, Steve N6VL ___ 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] Test
Test -- W2CVZ, Michael ___ 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: "We are not talking about a small amount of money here" (was [Elecraft] Cut off date for K3 options?)
Dave and all, I can add emphasis to what Gary has said, and I experience it in only a small way - responding to emails requesting status of kits I have here for repair/upgrade/build etc., does take considerable time and energy - multiply that by a very large factor (your guess for the number of K3 orders) and you have a lot of time just to respond to order status/confirmation requests. While all of us who have ordered K3s have the same questions, I do not have either written or email confirmation of my order. I do know that everyone at Elecraft is very busy communicating with the beta testers, getting all the production stuff in order, along with their normal activities, and they are putting in a lot of overtime hours to get it done. Have patience, try not to bother them any more than necessary, and in a couple weeks the flood will be cleared and things will restore to something more normal. 73, Don W3FPR Gary Hvizdak wrote: Recently Dave (G4AON) wrote "... having paid a 50% deposit it wouldn't be expecting too much to have a receipt for the payment, showing what is on order and the balance to be paid. We are not talking about a small amount of money here." -- Hi Dave, Having produced some inexpensive accessories for the K2 that are easily 10,000 times simpler than the K3, I might still be able to relate to what Elecraft has been going through. FYI, from before Ken (WB2ART) and I began accepting payments for our original K2 Option Bypass Header kit in 2005, until all orders were shipped, we spent more time replying to customer emails than we did working to get our humble product out the door! ___ 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
I don't remember the format of the written, but MC doesn't sound wrong. I know the code test was fill-in-the-blank, which I found quite odd. I do remember one question, tho. His occupation was _. My copy had ??mber?. I was torn between plumber and lumber salesman. Occam saved the day! Dan / WG4S (ca. 1981 or 2) / K2 #2456 The reference in the original post may be to the fact that for several years after the FCC dropped the "one minute perfect copy out of five minutes sent" standard, they used multiple choice exams for the *Morse* test after the sending was over. That didn't last long. ___ 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] BNC To Twin Lug Adapter
Does anyone know a source where I can obtain one of those BNC to twin lug adapters for the KX1? I am thinking of puuting up a G5RV fed with 300 ohm ladder line. when I faced this problem I threw a few more dollars at it and got this kit 5 Piece BNC / Dual Banana Adapter Kit http://www.l-com.com/item.aspx?id=5552 -- GB & 73's KA5OAI Sam Morgan ___ 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] Cut off date for K3 options?
Quoting from a recent email from Lisa ([EMAIL PROTECTED])... "Prior to shipment, we will email you a copy of the invoice for confirmation to make sure we have everything correct." 73, Ken K3IU ~~ Dave G4AON wrote: On the Shipping Status page it states "/At your option we will ship your K3 with the standard 5 PPM TCXO and then ship you the TCXO3-1 when it is ready - no additional shipping charge". /Should I have been contacted to ask what my option will be? Also, is there a cut off date for ordering (and perhaps swapping) extra options, e.g. filters? There seems to be a lack of information/instructions for those of us with K3s on order! I haven't received a receipt for the deposit either... But get receive an acknowledgement. I assume there will be an invoice for the final amount arriving soon... 73 Dave, G4AON/ ___ 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] A Little More Nostalgia
In a message dated 7/8/07 1:13:23 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > on it as a > receiver it says 1 MO low loss, Ant. 4-wire fan. > Under Transmitter there's a place for watts and Volts > on Plate. Note on the bottom reads "Always Glad to > QSR No Messages Die Hr., We Always QSL, Do U? The scary part about reading this is that I know exactly what all the jargon means. 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] OT: CQ FT243 crystals
Dear Elecrafters: As we all marvel at what Elecraft can do in a tiny box, some of us are also stuck in the past. My first "commercial" radio was a Heathkit DX20. After I upgraded around Dec 1966, I sold it in early 1967 so I could buy a radio with SSB. About 15 years ago, I ran across a DX at a local hamfest and bought it. Since then, I've been collecting (slowly) FT243 crystals, as I find them available locally. It's time to expand my search. Do you have any FT243 (sometimes labeled as Z2) crystals collecting dust that you'd like to offer up for my collection? My mailing address is current at all URL lookups. Here is what I have so far: 3513? ? 3525Bliley Electric Co Erie, PA 3525PR (Peterson Radio Co) Council Bluffs, IA 3542PR (Peterson Radio Co) Council Bluffs, IA 3553Stand. Piezo? 3590Bliley Electric Co Erie, PA 3593.5 Bliley Electric Co Erie, PA 3600"Navy Type" ? 3647Texas Crystals Ft. Myers, FL 3679PR (Peterson Radio Co) Council Bluffs, IA 3715Bliley Electric Co Erie, PA 3720Bliley Electric Co Erie, PA 3725Texas Crystals Fort Worth, TX 3733PR (Peterson Radio Co) Council Bluffs, IA 3737CW Manufacturing? 3740Crystek Ft. Myers, FL 3794PR (Peterson Radio Co) Council Bluffs, IA 3861.1 Scientific Radio Prod ? 3940West Line Elec Co Los Angeles, CA 7001PR (Peterson Radio Co) Council Bluffs, IA 7055PR (Peterson Radio Co) Council Bluffs, IA 7065Crystek Ft. Myers, FL 7073.33 Monitor Co Pasedena, CA 7083Master Crystal Labs Los Angeles, CA 7085Crystek Ft. Myers, FL 7093Texas Crystals Ft. Myers, FL 7095Texas Crystals Ft. Myers, FL 7110Jan Ft. Myers, FL 7120Jan Ft. Myers, FL 7123Bliley Electric Co Erie, PA 7130Jan Ft. Myers, FL 7131Texas Crystals Los Angeles, CA 7153DX XtalsChicago 7167Texas Crystals Ft. Myers, FL 7188PR (Peterson Radio Co) Council Bluffs, IA 7190Crystek Ft. Myers, FL 7225Hudley Crystal Co KC, MO 7236PR (Peterson Radio Co) Council Bluffs, IA 7250Stand. Piezo? 7250? ? 7253DX XtalsChicago 7283Premier Crystal LabsNY, NY 7300Goodall Electric Mfg Co ? 7720Radco CBYN KC, MO (don't ask, I don't know) ? RCA ? Unkwn RCA ? Unkwn August E. MillerN.Bergen, NJ Unkwn RCA ? I also have three identical crystals in FT243 format that read: Channel 16, 21.6 MC on the top of a "large" housing (compared to the novice xtals). On the side = CR - 3/UCBVZ Each has a round, red Jan sticker on the opposite side. If I tap the housing, I can feel something inside vibrating (but I can't feel 21.3MC...). Any ideas? Thanks! de Doug KR2Q ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] BNC To Twin Lug Adapter
Chris: If I understand what you mean by "twin lug", Jameco has it (www.jameco.com, part number 99354) for a little more than $5.00 plus shipping. This item has a BNC male on one end and twin banana jacks/binding posts on the other. 73's, John AA0VE Does anyone know a source where I can obtain one of those BNC to twin lug adapters for the KX1? I am thinking of puuting up a G5RV fed with 300 ohm ladder line. Thanks and very 73/72! Chris NV9Z Hagerstown IN www.eciqrp.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: "We are not talking about a small amount of money here" (was [Elecraft] Cut off date for K3 options?)
Recently Dave (G4AON) wrote "... having paid a 50% deposit it wouldn't be expecting too much to have a receipt for the payment, showing what is on order and the balance to be paid. We are not talking about a small amount of money here." -- Hi Dave, Having produced some inexpensive accessories for the K2 that are easily 10,000 times simpler than the K3, I might still be able to relate to what Elecraft has been going through. FYI, from before Ken (WB2ART) and I began accepting payments for our original K2 Option Bypass Header kit in 2005, until all orders were shipped, we spent more time replying to customer emails than we did working to get our humble product out the door! If yours was the only K3 order, then it would be easy for Elecraft to keep you better informed. However, were Elecraft to try to provide their hundreds (or is it thousands?) of K3 customers with current order status, and then handle each order a second time just prior to shipping, then everyone's K3 might well be delayed by a month or two. Either that, or Elecraft might need to raise their (very reasonable) prices in order to double their staffing. I'm certain that Elecraft will provide you with the invoice you require as your K3's ship date nears. I'm even more certain that you will be delighted with your K3 when it arrives. By being patient you are helping Elecraft (more than you know) to get you your K3 as quickly as possible. 73, Gary KI4GGX ___ 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] Cut off date for K3 options?
They said they would contact everyone before shipment. -- Ok, so what's the speed of Dark? ___ 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] First QRV with the production run
It's just occurred to me that anyone you bought an assembled K3 will probably be QRV before those of us who have to assemble it. -- Always remember, half the people in the world are above average intelligence! ___ 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] Cut off date for K3 options?
On 7/8/07, Dave G4AON <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm not suggesting we shouldn't be patient, but having paid a 50% deposit it wouldn't be expecting too much to have a receipt for the payment, showing what is on order and the balance to be paid. We are not talking about a small amount of money here. I received an order confirmation after placing the order. My credit card was debited with the deposit a couple of weeks later, which I was able to check on-line. Given the number of orders they have received, and the fact that they probably don't have enough staff to deal quickly with what is a one-off deluge of orders, I really don't expect them to spend even more time printing and posting a receipt for the deposit. My credit card statement is all the proof I need. I would rather they spent their time getting the K3s ready to ship. -- Julian, G4ILO G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? www.Ham-Directory.com: the best ham resources on the net ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Morse Test
All of 18 years I arrived at the local Post Ofice for my 12wpm test, was ushered into a dusty room where an elderly gentleman with a newspaper under his arm greeted me with the words - We have a problem. The problem was they could not find a morse key! If I recall correctly one had to use whatever key was provided. However a bicycle ride home to collect my practise key and buzzer proved acceptable and about an hour later the budding G3IAF departed happily clutching a pass slip. ___ 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] CW speed clabration - official test word for CW speed calibration
Scott N5SM wrote "When I set the CW speed on mine on 20 wpm it actually sends about 25 to 27 wpm." I'm a bit late answering this one. My K2 is spot on, set to 20 WPM, it is exactly 20 WPM based on the standard Morse test word of PARIS. 73 Dave, G4AON ___ 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] Cut off date for K3 options?
David G4DMP wrote "The easiest way to check that your order has been accepted is to look at your credit card statement. Having said that, it took a 2-3 weeks after placing my order for my card to be charged. I guess we should all just be patient so as not to slow the process down." I'm not suggesting we shouldn't be patient, but having paid a 50% deposit it wouldn't be expecting too much to have a receipt for the payment, showing what is on order and the balance to be paid. We are not talking about a small amount of money here. 73 Dave ___ 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
