Re: [Elecraft] 0.1 right angle header and sockets
Aren't the sockets always straight, with the pins (the part that attaches to the PCB) either right angle or straight? check pages 1328-1329 of the Mouser Catalog 634 (May-July 2008) for a selection of 3M connectors that will probably fill the bill. - Jim, KL7CC Kevin Rock wrote: I have been searching through Mouser and other catalogs for something I know exists. I have seen examples in both Elecraft kits and in other kits I have built. Now I want to find these parts for a project I am designing. I want a set of 0.1 right angle header and sockets. I am able to find the pin headers but cannot find the matching sockets. Where do I find right angle sockets to mate with the 0.1 header pins? I don't really want to change my design to use straight pins and sockets but may have to if I cannot find what I want. Thus I am asking for direction: where do I find the parts I know exist? I am probably not calling them the right thing but have tried a number of different names over the last four hours. Any assistance would be appreciated. Kevin. KD5ONS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: E 00039?
result, I received an error message -- E 00039 ERR VC4 -- and in consulting the revised manual (version D1) found only references to having the second receiver installed and to try NOT INST as a means of correcting this. Are you really sure that the synthesizer and XCO are installed correctly? In Manuals B1, C1 and D1 it says: === VCO calibration error. VFO A will show error data, e.g. E 00039; report this value to Elecraft customer support. --- Verify that the oscillator can on the KREF3 is fully plugged in and is not in backwards. Make sure all internal cables are plugged in, specifically the cables between the KREF3 and KSYN3 modules (synthesizers). .. etc etc etc .. === vy 73 de toby ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: E 00039?
Hi, Make sure that the KSYN3 and XREF3 boards are not shorting to the front panel shield. The clearance is very close, and sometimes the leads on the undersides of the boards can be a bit too long. You might consider putting a small washer under the screw that holds them to add a little more space. Then re-do the VCO CAL. Hope this helps. 73, John, W2GW - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jmalloy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: ELECRAFT@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 2:45 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: E 00039? result, I received an error message -- E 00039 ERR VC4 -- and in consulting the revised manual (version D1) found only references to having the second receiver installed and to try NOT INST as a means of correcting this. Are you really sure that the synthesizer and XCO are installed correctly? In Manuals B1, C1 and D1 it says: === VCO calibration error. VFO A will show error data, e.g. E 00039; report this value to Elecraft customer support. --- Verify that the oscillator can on the KREF3 is fully plugged in and is not in backwards. Make sure all internal cables are plugged in, specifically the cables between the KREF3 and KSYN3 modules (synthesizers). .. etc etc etc .. === vy 73 de toby ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] 0.1 right angle header and sockets
I've used SAMTEC straight sockets; assume they have right-angle too. 73, geoff - W1OH Kevin Rock wrote: I have been searching through Mouser and other catalogs for something I know exists. I have seen examples in both Elecraft kits and in other kits I have built. Now I want to find these parts for a project I am designing. I want a set of 0.1 right angle header and sockets. I am able to find the pin headers but cannot find the matching sockets. Where do I find right angle sockets to mate with the 0.1 header pins? I don't really want to change my design to use straight pins and sockets but may have to if I cannot find what I want. Thus I am asking for direction: where do I find the parts I know exist? I am probably not calling them the right thing but have tried a number of different names over the last four hours. Any assistance would be appreciated. Kevin. KD5ONS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- * Geoff Allsup, W1OH [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Research Engineer Upper Ocean Processes Group Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Woods Hole, MA, USA * ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] Balanced Antenna Tuner Raised Radials
I think it was noted in this month's RadCom. PA0FRI has an interesting design called a S-Match that looks easy to build and possibly easy to motorize as well. http://www.pa0fri.geerligs.com/ Another article that is well worth reading and may apply to some questions raised in this thread is by Rudy Severns, N6LF. It brings some interesting test data that suggests that longer may not be better in some instances. Definite food for thought and interesting reading. http://www.antennasbyn6lf.com/2008/08/hf-vertical-gro.html Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] KRX3 Assembly
Ordered KRX3 in June 2007. Rcvd K3 s/n 453 Feb 08. Rcvd KRX3 kit June 19. Completed KRX3 assy yesterday June 20. Congrats to Elecraft for an excellent assembly manual. I only wish my fingers were smaller to handle the 4-40 hardware in tight places but, it got done. I had one scare when I fired it up after doing the startup routine. I enabled sub rx but got error mesage attempting VCO CAL in sub mode. I discovered I needed to update DSP2 firmware to V1.88 first. After I did that, the VCO CAL in sub and filter setup went smooth. Thanks again Elecraft Jim K7EG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Buffer Mod
I am about to attempt the N8LP K3 Buffer Mod for improved RX performance. It involves exchanging two, extremely small, surface-mount resistors. I have never attempted as delicate a procedure as this. I am soliciting suggestions on how to do this without damaging the rf board. Jim K7EG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 Buffer Mod
I have never attempted as delicate a procedure as this. I am soliciting suggestions on how to do this without damaging the rf board. I always use two (2) small temp-controlled soldering irons (Hakko 936). The idea is to heat both ends simultaneously to melt the solder without dwelling too long on the board. The parts likely have a small amount of adhesive under them so once the solder is melted, I push one end with a soldering iron while holding the other end still. This breaks the part free from the adhesive. Be certain the soldering irons aren't set too hot. 650 F is about right, 700F is probably OK, higher is a Bad Idea. There is little thermal mass here. The worst problem will be heat flow from the grounded end of one of the two resistors. Or, you may have an iron with a wide enough tip to heat both ends of the part - that will work too, just keep the temperature under control :-) I haven't had breakfast yet so I'm not thinking clearly; the RF board you damage maybe your own; YMMV, ... 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] K3 Buffer Mod
Jim A Hakko tweezer handpiece makes removing surface mount parts easy, but it's a pricey solution for just a couple parts. Depending on the tools you have and the size of the part, you might consider using a pair of small cutters to snip the resistors in half before removing it. Then you can use a standard soldering iron and solder wick to clean the pads up. You're not trying to salvage the part, of course. Surface mount resistors are made with a ceramic substrate so they shatter easily. That's what you want to do--shatter the ceramic so that you can work on each end individually. The practicality of this approach depends on the part size, how much free room you have to access it and the size of your cutters. It works well for 1206 parts and OK for 805 size resistors, but I have not tried it with smaller devices. If there's a risk of damaging other components or a PCB trace, of course, don't use this approach. Jack Jim Denneny wrote: I am about to attempt the N8LP K3 Buffer Mod for improved RX performance. It involves exchanging two, extremely small, surface-mount resistors. I have never attempted as delicate a procedure as this. I am soliciting suggestions on how to do this without damaging the rf board. Jim K7EG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] 0.1 right angle header and sockets
Kevin, Have you tried searching on Octopart ( http://octopart.com )? It's an electronic parts search engine. 73 -- Joe KB8AP On Aug 20, 2008, at 10:34 PM, Kevin Rock wrote: I have been searching through Mouser and other catalogs for something I know exists. I have seen examples in both Elecraft kits and in other kits I have built. Now I want to find these parts for a project I am designing. I want a set of 0.1 right angle header and sockets. I am able to find the pin headers but cannot find the matching sockets. Where do I find right angle sockets to mate with the 0.1 header pins? I don't really want to change my design to use straight pins and sockets but may have to if I cannot find what I want. Thus I am asking for direction: where do I find the parts I know exist? I am probably not calling them the right thing but have tried a number of different names over the last four hours. Any assistance would be appreciated. Kevin. KD5ONS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 Configuration Cookbook?
New video: The making of... K3 #1255 A 7 minute impression of building a K3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD8QNVkIirc 73, Arie PA3A ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 video
Sorry, right subject now... New video: The making of... K3 #1255 A 7 minute impression of building a K3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD8QNVkIirc 73, Arie PA3A ___ K3 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://pi4cc.nl/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/k3 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: E 00039?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: result, I received an error message -- E 00039 ERR VC4 -- and in consulting the revised manual (version D1) found only references to having the second receiver installed and to try NOT INST as a means of correcting this. Are you really sure that the synthesizer and XCO are installed correctly? In Manuals B1, C1 and D1 it says: === VCO calibration error. VFO A will show error data, e.g. E 00039; report this value to Elecraft customer support. --- Verify that the oscillator can on the KREF3 is fully plugged in and is not in backwards. Make sure all internal cables are plugged in, specifically the cables between the KREF3 and KSYN3 modules (synthesizers). .. etc etc etc .. === vy 73 de toby Thanks, Toby, but the K3 has been operating since March just fine and it even took a trip to Gary Surrency for an unrelated problem. However, the latest is that the error disappeared and now I find that the tx RF meter doesn't work although is puts out nominal power. Yikes, I'm a bit confused... 73, Joe, W2RBA ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: E 00039?
John Reiser wrote: Hi, Make sure that the KSYN3 and XREF3 boards are not shorting to the front panel shield. The clearance is very close, and sometimes the leads on the undersides of the boards can be a bit too long. You might consider putting a small washer under the screw that holds them to add a little more space. Then re-do the VCO CAL. Thanks John, but as I told Toby, it has been working since March just fine; moreover, the problem went away for now and now I find that the power output indication won't change despite the fact that power actually does change according to the Bird wattmeter. Oy! 73, Joe, W2RBA ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] 0.1 right angle header and sockets
Does anyone know if there is a site that will find SMD equivalents to standard parts? I'm looking for an SMD equivalent to the 2N5109 transistor (if there is one). Thanks and 73 Bob N6WG - Original Message - From: Joe Planisky [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: List Discussion Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 6:00 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 0.1 right angle header and sockets Kevin, Have you tried searching on Octopart ( http://octopart.com )? It's an electronic parts search engine. 73 -- Joe KB8AP On Aug 20, 2008, at 10:34 PM, Kevin Rock wrote: I have been searching through Mouser and other catalogs for something I know exists. I have seen examples in both Elecraft kits and in other kits I have built. Now I want to find these parts for a project I am designing. I want a set of 0.1 right angle header and sockets. I am able to find the pin headers but cannot find the matching sockets. Where do I find right angle sockets to mate with the 0.1 header pins? I don't really want to change my design to use straight pins and sockets but may have to if I cannot find what I want. Thus I am asking for direction: where do I find the parts I know exist? I am probably not calling them the right thing but have tried a number of different names over the last four hours. Any assistance would be appreciated. Kevin. KD5ONS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] K3 Buffer Mod
At 09:48 AM 8/21/2008, Jim Denneny wrote... I am about to attempt the N8LP K3 Buffer Mod for improved RX performance. It involves exchanging two, extremely small, surface-mount resistors. Chip-quick ( http://www.chipquikinc.com/newsletters/cq_new_june_2004.htm ) is great for doing SMT rework. It's a low melting temperature alloy, which you use like solder. It mixes with the existing solder to make device removal easy. It doesn't take much. Without a rework station, it's about the only thing you can use for larger devices. If you were experienced in working with SMT, then it might be overkill for replacing just a resistor. But even if you've done SMT before, there's still the danger of lifting a pad when using just a soldering iron. Good stuff if you want to do it yourself with minimal risk to an expensive board. For soldering the new component, I just make sure the pads are lightly tinned, hold the component in place with a toothpick, and lightly touch each joint with the iron. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 Buffer Mod
James Denneny wrote: I am about to attempt the N8LP K3 Buffer Mod for improved RX performance. It involves exchanging two, extremely small, surface-mount resistors. This is about the simplest SMD work one can do, but I would *strongly* recommend you find a scrap SMD board and practice removing and soldering a few resistors first. Almost any scrap board (like an old modem) should have some resistors. I've not had any problems removing components like Rs and Cs using a single Circuit Specialists clone of the Hakko 936 with a 1.6mm chisel tip at 700 degrees. I found the resistors easily slide off after alternately heating each side, but you definitely should practice first. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Buffer-Mod-tp738458p740658.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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 Buffer Mod
G'day, What is this mod? regards, Mike VP8NO - Original Message - From: Bill W4ZV [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 12:51 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Buffer Mod | | | | James Denneny wrote: | | I am about to attempt the N8LP K3 Buffer Mod for improved RX performance. | It involves exchanging two, extremely small, surface-mount resistors. | | | This is about the simplest SMD work one can do, but I would *strongly* | recommend you find a scrap SMD board and practice removing and soldering a | few resistors first. Almost any scrap board (like an old modem) should have | some resistors. I've not had any problems removing components like Rs and | Cs using a single Circuit Specialists clone of the Hakko 936 with a 1.6mm | chisel tip at 700 degrees. I found the resistors easily slide off after | alternately heating each side, but you definitely should practice first. | | -- | View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Buffer-Mod-tp738458p740658.html | Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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 | | No virus found in this incoming message. | Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com | Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.6/1625 - Release Date: 21/08/2008 06:04 | | | ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 Buffer Mod
At 09:48 AM 8/21/2008, Jim Denneny wrote... I am about to attempt the N8LP K3 Buffer Mod for improved RX performance. It involves exchanging two, extremely small, surface-mount resistors. Chip-quick ( http://www.chipquikinc.com/newsletters/cq_new_june_2004.htm ) is great for doing SMT rework. It's a low melting temperature alloy, which you use like solder. It mixes with the existing solder to make device removal easy. It doesn't take much. Although I am a big fan of ChipQuik you should try it on an old PC board before you try it on something that might break your heart if you fail. ChipQuik can send a part flying (along with a trail of molten ChipQuik) if the part has been tacked down with an adhesive and requires a little pressure. Once you get the hang of it, on a multipin IC, it can be a life saver. I don't think I would use it on a resistor or cap though. I would go with the single iron back and forth or the two iron method. Tom, AK2B -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Buffer-Mod-tp738458p740797.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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 Buffer Mod
There's one easy trick I learned a while back. Actually add solder to each end of the R or C to be removed. This creates a larger thermal mass that doesn't cool and harden as quickly, and gives you time to get the other end melted too. Then the part slides right off. As has been recommended before, practice first on some junk pc board with SMD parts on it. Really easy technique. Good luck and 73 Bob N6WG - Original Message - From: Tom AK2B [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 10:43 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Buffer Mod At 09:48 AM 8/21/2008, Jim Denneny wrote... I am about to attempt the N8LP K3 Buffer Mod for improved RX performance. It involves exchanging two, extremely small, surface-mount resistors. Chip-quick ( http://www.chipquikinc.com/newsletters/cq_new_june_2004.htm ) is great for doing SMT rework. It's a low melting temperature alloy, which you use like solder. It mixes with the existing solder to make device removal easy. It doesn't take much. Although I am a big fan of ChipQuik you should try it on an old PC board before you try it on something that might break your heart if you fail. ChipQuik can send a part flying (along with a trail of molten ChipQuik) if the part has been tacked down with an adhesive and requires a little pressure. Once you get the hang of it, on a multipin IC, it can be a life saver. I don't think I would use it on a resistor or cap though. I would go with the single iron back and forth or the two iron method. Tom, AK2B -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Buffer-Mod-tp738458p740797.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2/100 LOCKUP THOUGHTS?
My fully loaded K2/100 locked up on power-up last night. I wonder if it is an indication of potential problems or a not unexpected random event. All front panel controls except power level were inoperative, the display showed the last freq. and mode of operation. Power supply off and on did not reset any functions. Rotation of the power level control gave an power level display. However, operating the dot/PTT function reset all functions and normal control was re-established. Any thoughts out there?? John Stasiw K2 #5384 Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Got My Katie-gram today and can not afford it now.
Gone! -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Got-My-Katie-gram-today-and-can-not-afford-it-now.-tp736901p741105.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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 Buffer Mod
Should I expect any negative impacts if I used regular resistors in place of SM resistors for this mod? N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill W4ZV Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 12:52 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Buffer Mod James Denneny wrote: I am about to attempt the N8LP K3 Buffer Mod for improved RX performance. It involves exchanging two, extremely small, surface-mount resistors. This is about the simplest SMD work one can do, but I would *strongly* recommend you find a scrap SMD board and practice removing and soldering a few resistors first. Almost any scrap board (like an old modem) should have some resistors. I've not had any problems removing components like Rs and Cs using a single Circuit Specialists clone of the Hakko 936 with a 1.6mm chisel tip at 700 degrees. I found the resistors easily slide off after alternately heating each side, but you definitely should practice first. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Buffer-Mod-tp738458p740658.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 LOCKUP THOUGHTS?
Could have been a cosmic ray zap. This is not a joke. Cosmic rays can pass through a memory chip, altering its contents, and thereby what functions are affected. Happens in computers all the time. Usually a power off-on cycle will clear the problem. Unless it starts to appear with regularity, I could dismiss this as a random event, and not worry about it. - Jim, KL7CC John Stasiw wrote: My fully loaded K2/100 locked up on power-up last night. I wonder if it is an indication of potential problems or a not unexpected random event. All front panel controls except power level were inoperative, the display showed the last freq. and mode of operation. Power supply off and on did not reset any functions. Rotation of the power level control gave an power level display. However, operating the dot/PTT function reset all functions and normal control was re-established. Any thoughts out there?? John Stasiw K2 #5384 Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] noise blanker
On Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:55:54 +0200, Petr Ourednik [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, My antennas are really close to electric fence (just few metres) so the pulses on all bands with K3 are over S9+20dB ! Ouch! Solution 1: Take one pickup truck and tie the back bumper to the fence with an insulated rope. Jump in the cab and pull the fence as far as you can away from your QTH and destroy the charger. Solution 2. Help your neighbor find a fence charger that is not so noisy. Solution 3. Move to another location. All the above is tongue in cheek. Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - Grid EM12jq Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety deserve neither Liberty nor Safety An excerpt from a letter written in 1755 from the Assembly to the Governor of Pennsylvania. Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like. http://www.n5ge.com http://www.eQSL.cc/Member.cfm?N5GE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 ON-OFF on K3
On Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:02:07 -0400, Eric Scace K3NA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The need to manually press the power button to turn on the radio is a problem in remote-controlled stations. If power fails, one must visit the site to power up the radios. [snip] The solution is to put the rig(s) on battery power when the mains power fails. Here in TX we have many power failures in the spring. To prevent losing power to the rigs at my QTH I automatically switch them the battery power when the mains fail.Look at the west mountain site: http://www.westmountainradio.com/RIGrunner.htm for RigRunner information and then at http://www.westmountainradio.com/order_us48a.htm for information about PowerGate. 73, Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - Grid EM12jq Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety deserve neither Liberty nor Safety An excerpt from a letter written in 1755 from the Assembly to the Governor of Pennsylvania. Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like. http://www.n5ge.com http://www.eQSL.cc/Member.cfm?N5GE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: [K3] [Elecraft] noise blanker
Hi, Just for the record, my standard setting is: DSP t2-5 IF MED3 This is really effective for my power line noise. There are cases where the noise starts to come back when there are strong (SSB) signals in the passband but normally it remains blanked even then. Knut - AB2TC Petr Ourednik-2 wrote: Hi, according to preview discussion on noise blanker of K3 I decided to write few words also as I have lot of experiences with that I guess... My antennas are really close to electric fence (just few metres) so the pulses on all bands with K3 are over S9+20dB ! A few points as the results of my tests and final settings which I am using on my K3 untill now. 1. Only the combination of the dsp and IF is able to kill the el.fence pulses 2. dsp/t1-7 does not help in my case with any combination of IF values 3. IF NAR/MED/WID does not help if values are lower than 4... 4. dsp/t2-5,6,7 or t3-5,6,7 values are really agressive and it suppressing the pulses effectively if its in combination with IF setting MED or WID with higher than 4 values. snip - AB2TC - Knut -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/noise-blanker-tp735319p741333.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.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 video
Arie Kleingeld PA3A wrote: Sorry, right subject now... New video: The making of... K3 #1255 A 7 minute impression of building a K3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD8QNVkIirc Quite a surprise to hear myself calling cq there at the end. Jon LA4RT ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: Electric fences
Electric fence chargers don't (normally) cause noise. Its the installation of the wires they feed that causes noise. There are two kinds of chargers ... one generates a quick pulse ... a pop ... and the other generates a longer burst of energy and makes a bzzzt sound. The later is often called a weed burner. It's intent is to burn away any weed that grows into contact with the fence. I have had good luck with asking / offering the owner if I can fix the fence, with an emphasis on it will work better when I'm through. They're almost always put up poorly, with no knowledge of how to do the job correctly. Joints are made by simply making two loops together like one would link two index fingers together. These need to be twisted ... tightly. Ditto for the tie-wires used to fasten wire to insulators. Sometimes there are -NO- insulators used on wood fence posts, and I have found the charged wire stapled to the post. If the staple isn't tight, a tiny arc will result. This is one common source of power line noise on power line distribution system pole ground wires, BTW. It's been known to set poles ablaze. There are insulated gate hooks that are fine sources of noise. Look at an electric fence as an antenna and construct it in the same way. It will be much more likely to be quiet. Again, the noise isn't from the charger ... it's generated along the wire. Carrying an AM radio along the fence may be helpful and is useful in illustrating to the fence owner what you're talking about. He/she may already be aware of the noise and not know the source. (:-)) 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] noise blanker
Solution 4: Remind the neighbor that interference from an electric fence is not permitted. Even though such interference falls under the umbrella of incidental radiation, it still must not interfere with the operation of a licensed radio station. There are some fairly recent (within the past 5 years or so) cases where the FCC got involved in this type of problem, and some substantial fines were assessed. A search of QST archives should turn up some of Riley's correspondence on these issues. Attempting to work out the issues with the neighbor may be useful, as electric fences are not supposed to radiate, and there may be repair actions that can substantially reduce or eliminate the problem. However, I advise anyone with this sort of problem that the only assistance you should provide is in identification of the noise source, and monitoring to verify that repairs have been effective. Do not under any circumstances attempt to repair the equipment yourself! Not only can such equipment generate hazardous voltages, if you make a repair, successful or not, you could find yourself liable for damages should anyone subsequently be injured by this same system. You could also find yourself sued for the cost of later repair or replacement under the assumption that since you are not a professional service person for the device, whatever you did caused any subsequent problems. - Jim, KL7CC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: Electric fences
I gotta chime in here. I have an electric fence. It is put up correctly, and it does pop on the radio. It is nice though that the K3 noise blanker either eliminates it or at least reduces it to a manageable level...usually depends on the band. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Thu Aug 21 14:19 , Ken Kopp sent: Electric fence chargers don't (normally) cause noise. Its the installation of the wires they feed that causes noise. There are two kinds of chargers ... one generates a quick pulse ... a pop ... and the other generates a longer burst of energy and makes a bzzzt sound. The later is often called a weed burner. It's intent is to burn away any weed that grows into contact with the fence. I have had good luck with asking / offering the owner if I can fix the fence, with an emphasis on it will work better when I'm through. They're almost always put up poorly, with no knowledge of how to do the job correctly. Joints are made by simply making two loops together like one would link two index fingers together. These need to be twisted ... tightly. Ditto for the tie-wires used to fasten wire to insulators. Sometimes there are -NO- insulators used on wood fence posts, and I have found the charged wire stapled to the post. If the staple isn't tight, a tiny arc will result. This is one common source of power line noise on power line distribution system pole ground wires, BTW. It's been known to set poles ablaze. There are insulated gate hooks that are fine sources of noise. Look at an electric fence as an antenna and construct it in the same way. It will be much more likely to be quiet. Again, the noise isn't from the charger ... it's generated along the wire. Carrying an AM radio along the fence may be helpful and is useful in illustrating to the fence owner what you're talking about. He/she may already be aware of the noise and not know the source. (:-)) 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 mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: Electric fences
Hi Greg, I have three within a block of me that I've fixed and aren't a problem ... BUT none on my own property. (:-)) Isn't this a form of self-inflicted injury? I've heard that most critters ... once bit ... never approach the fence again. Maybe that would work in your case, or maybe intermittent operation would fool 'em. 73! Ken ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] Off Topic - Stolen Scout Radio Badge Collection
Sorry for this off-topic post and a cross-post at that, but read on and you'll see why. Please could you pass this on to whoever you think fit and publish as much as possible, this is a forward from MMØGSS ([EMAIL PROTECTED] ) and I have his permission to pass this on. A HAM I know, Jochen DK8ZM, is a keen collector of Scout Radio badges and had possibly the largest collection anywhere until they were unfortunately recently stolen (approx 300 rare badges). Anyone who collects radio ephemera will understand the upset this will have caused. I would like to politely request everyone to keep an eye out and if you hear of any unusual or large numbers of JOTA or radio scouting badges appearing then please do let him know (or me and I'll pass the message on). Further to that mail, he sent: I don't know Jochen well but I was lucky enough to operate from GB100J and worked with him there, he's a really nice guy and I know the collection was his pride and joy and holds many Scouting and radio memories for him so the further we can publicise this the better. There are better pictures of the individual badges here: http://www.radio-scouting.de/badges/ I reckon we have the communucations these days to tell the radio and scouting world in a very short time so the more people who know the better. He's not looking to catch the thief, in typical fashion he would just like the collection back. Fingers crossed for a favourable outcome. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, FISTS #12575 David Ferrington ASL - 2nd Bracknell Scout Group -- If you must play, decide on three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stakes, and the quitting time. -Chinese Proverb ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Off Topic - Stolen Scout Radio Badge Collection - email address correction
And even more sorry that I got the wrong email address in this, MM0GSS is [EMAIL PROTECTED] ! Sorry for this off-topic post and a cross-post at that, but read on and you'll see why. Please could you pass this on to whoever you think fit and publish as much as possible, this is a forward from MMØGSS ([EMAIL PROTECTED] ) and I have his permission to pass this on. A HAM I know, Jochen DK8ZM, is a keen collector of Scout Radio badges and had possibly the largest collection anywhere until they were unfortunately recently stolen (approx 300 rare badges). Anyone who collects radio ephemera will understand the upset this will have caused. I would like to politely request everyone to keep an eye out and if you hear of any unusual or large numbers of JOTA or radio scouting badges appearing then please do let him know (or me and I'll pass the message on). Further to that mail, he sent: I don't know Jochen well but I was lucky enough to operate from GB100J and worked with him there, he's a really nice guy and I know the collection was his pride and joy and holds many Scouting and radio memories for him so the further we can publicise this the better. There are better pictures of the individual badges here: http://www.radio-scouting.de/badges/ I reckon we have the communucations these days to tell the radio and scouting world in a very short time so the more people who know the better. He's not looking to catch the thief, in typical fashion he would just like the collection back. Fingers crossed for a favourable outcome. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, FISTS #12575 David Ferrington ASL - 2nd Bracknell Scout Group -- If you must play, decide on three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stakes, and the quitting time. -Chinese Proverb ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Fw: K3/100 is now on e-bay @ $2027
Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Buffer Mod
Tony, I have the LP-Pan with recommended Creative Labs E-MU 0202 and find this to be optimal, I mean no reason to make a mod of any type to K3. If someone told you that this must be done, I'd want to see why with my own eyes before doing this job. IMO (in my opinion) you don't work with SMD on K3, they fly around like little fleas even if you use a pair of 15w irons to remove them. They are just that small. But you can get them off without any major damage, find them, and carefully replace them - *when necessary*. YMMV... de wb8yqj Previous message: [Elecraft] K3 Buffer Mod Next message: [Elecraft] K2/100 LOCKUP THOUGHTS? Should I expect any negative impacts if I used regular resistors in place of SM resistors for this mod? N2TK, Tony ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 #1394 Err TxG Msg
Getting this message on some bands during calibration. Ok.here's my facts. 1) Filter bandwidth set for 2.7 FL1 and 1.0 FL2. No other filters. 2) FL1 offset set to -.82. Minus is showing on LCD screen. 3) Receive filter FL1 set to ON for all SSB and FL2 to ON for CW. All other FL3-5 set to OFF. 4) Xmit Filter set to FL1 5) Synthesizer calibrated per instructions 6) Rig power set to 5w on 20m. From TUNE, wattmeter = 5w also. So far, by the book. But Transmitter Gain calibration yields the following: 1) 160m = 5.0w and No error msg 2) 80m = 5.0w and No error msg 3) 60m = 5.0w and No error msg 4) 40m = 2.5w and Err TxG msg 5) 30m = 1.3w and Err Txg msg 6) 20m = 5.0w and Err Txg msg 7) 17m = 0.1w and Err Txg msg 8) 15m = 1.0w and Err Txg msg 9) 12m = 0.0w and Err Txg msg 10) 10m = 5.0w and No error msg. FL1 and FL2 are installed in their correct board locations. I have read thru past dialogue on this issue but can't find anything relevant given my facts. No KPA installed but the KPAIO3 interface module installed because rig came without the jumper block. However PAio is set to ON for the KPA3 (was PAio NOR). Can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. Your help is appreciated. Thanks in advance, Guy N7UN ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] noise blanker
I have found that if there are weeds growing near any of the wires, the noise will arc. I suggested to my neighbor that I could hear his fence and what caused the issue. He took care of it... for awhile Maybe the old pony will pass in the next couple of years and that will be the end of it. I use the DSP with some limited effect because it creates more artifacts than it cures with the fence noise. Oh, my TS-2000 has the same issue... worse, actually. I like solution 1! Just if I could pull it off without the horse noticing me! 72, Bill K9YEQ K2 #35, K2 # 5279, KX1 #35, Mini Modules, etc. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Childers, N5GE Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 3:42 PM To: Petr Ourednik Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] noise blanker On Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:55:54 +0200, Petr Ourednik [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, My antennas are really close to electric fence (just few metres) so the pulses on all bands with K3 are over S9+20dB ! Ouch! Solution 1: Take one pickup truck and tie the back bumper to the fence with an insulated rope. Jump in the cab and pull the fence as far as you can away from your QTH and destroy the charger. Solution 2. Help your neighbor find a fence charger that is not so noisy. Solution 3. Move to another location. All the above is tongue in cheek. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: Electric fence fix
Perhaps a midnight excursion to install an invisible ground would do the trick. Just remember to hook up the ground end FIRST! Once bit, many critters never approach an electric fence again. 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 Buffer Mod
It sounds like Tony should leave the K3 as is. Dont screw it up unless your qualified to make the mods. Jim K4JAF - Original Message - From: Don Rasmussen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 7:06 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Buffer Mod Tony, I have the LP-Pan with recommended Creative Labs E-MU 0202 and find this to be optimal, I mean no reason to make a mod of any type to K3. If someone told you that this must be done, I'd want to see why with my own eyes before doing this job. IMO (in my opinion) you don't work with SMD on K3, they fly around like little fleas even if you use a pair of 15w irons to remove them. They are just that small. But you can get them off without any major damage, find them, and carefully replace them - *when necessary*. YMMV... de wb8yqj Previous message: [Elecraft] K3 Buffer Mod Next message: [Elecraft] K2/100 LOCKUP THOUGHTS? Should I expect any negative impacts if I used regular resistors in place of SM resistors for this mod? N2TK, Tony ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] KX1
Just got my KX1 the other day and am getting ready to build. I previously built a K1 a few years ago and it works perfectly. Haven't been on this Elecraft reflector in a long time and need a bit of help/advice. A few questions: 1. Are there any archived threads about the KX1, and if so, how do I get there? 2. I have the 80-30 option as well as the internal ATU. 3. I made all my own toroids for my K1, but at my age now, 68, I got my toroids from Mychael this time. 4. Is communication possible via E mail with other KX1 owners? Thanks 73 Bob, W9EWW ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: Electric fences
Again, the noise isn't from the charger ... it's generated along the wire. Carrying an AM radio along the fence may be helpful and is useful in illustrating to the fence owner what you're talking about. He/she may already be aware of the noise and not know the source. (:-)) While it is true most problems seem to be caused by bad connections in the fence, the most severe problem I had with an electric fence was caused by a charger! The charger was sent back and the replacement charger produced exactly the same problem. I put RF chokes on it, ferrite beads, you name it. My neighbor switched to a different brand and the problem vanished. I've generally had varying success with an AM broadcast radio, but a VHF aircraft radio always lets me walk right up to the bad area. 73 Tom ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: Electric fences
I've generally had varying success with an AM broadcast radio, but a VHF aircraft radio always lets me walk right up to the bad area. 73 Tom - Many Hams today don't realize that the VHF aircraft band is AM, not FM such as most hand-held Ham VHF radios use. Of course, FM is inherently noise suppressing, ignoring all amplitude modulation. That makes most Ham hand-helds useless for this purpose. However, some do receive the 120 MHz aircraft band with an AM detector. My Icom W32A is one of those. It is excellent for chasing noise, as Tom notes. The noise tends to be weaker and not propagate so easily at 120 MHz, so the source is usually much more clearly defined as you wander around with the radio in hand. Ron AC7AC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Balanced Tuners
Me thinks that Mike needs a rotor that will rotate a house or condo 73, Steve N7VS Portland, Oregon I am working on rotating the property for directional control(!!) Monty, Your property is rotating; is us the rest of us blokes who won't sit still while you are getting around to us. Mike Scott AE6WA Tarzana, CA K3/100 SN508 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com Internal Virus Database is out of date. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.0/1601 - Release Date: 8/8/2008 9:02 AM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] Even more OT: Electric fences
Ken Kopp wrote: I've heard that most critters ... once bit ... never approach the fence again. Maybe that would work in your case, or maybe intermittent operation would fool 'em. A few years ago I was living down in Albuquerque in the North Valley area. This is horse country, and my property adjoined a small rancho where riding horses were stabled. One of the horses struck up a friendship with my border collie Meg, and would come over to the fence to hang out with her. One day I decided to go out and give him an apple, to see if I could make friends with him, too. I knew there was an electric fence wire there, but when I touched it gingerly, nothing happened. I assumed it was dead and had been abandoned, like so many other old electric fences I had seen as a kid growing up in the countryside of upstate New York. Anyway, I had to reach my arm well through the fence to reach the horse. He liked the apple and whickered softly, coming a little closer. I got a left-handed grip on the wire fencing to steady myself and reached out to pet him on his nose with the other. ZAAAPPP!!! Both the horse and I jumped backwards reflexively. I yelped, he whinnied. What had happened? The fence wasn't dead; in fact, it was thoroughly functional. I felt nothing when touching it because I was wearing rubber-soled sneakers; the horse, however, was wearing iron horseshoes. The current went from the wire through my left arm, my chest, and my right arm to the horse's nose, down through the horse to his horseshoes and into the damp ground. He never came around again to hang out with Meg. I felt awful about it, but there was not much I could do. :-( He had learned his lesson, to my sorrow, and I had learned mine: Don't ever assume an electric fence is dead! This fence, BTW, produced no noise on 6 meters that I could detect. Bill W5WVO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Electric fence fix
H. So let's make a fence charger that doesn't turn on the high voltage until it senses something touching the fence. 73 -- Joe KB8AP On Aug 21, 2008, at 5:41 PM, Ken Kopp wrote: Once bit, many critters never approach an electric fence again. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] KX1
Bob, It only seems like the Elecraft list is dominated by K3 talk, but it's just because it's an exciting new product. There are exciting existing products, too! You might like the Nabble.com archive of Elecraft's list: http://n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-f365791.html Click on Advanced Search and type KX1 in the subject field, or search using Advanced Search in the message body on topics that interest you. Brief note: build the KX1, get it working, then add the options such as the KATX1. That's the same as with your K1. (Of course, you may need to do RX only before doing the KATX1 if you don't have another tuner.) The 80-30 involves some re-work and a few fiddly bits, so savor your working 40-20 KX1 for a bit before you move on to the 80-30 bands. It will probably take about an evening to do, and you will likely want some satisfaction in the bank before you start it, plus you'll know it works! With the KATX1, there are a few problems people often encounter: although it's build in place and is plugged in when you're done, replugging it can get in the wrong sockets. Pre-wound toroids will take care of most transformer phasing problem. But watch out for getting the iron near the relays (just as with the K1). Even a light brush with the case can spell the end for the relay. You'll reach the most KX1 owners on this list if you start your subjects with KX1, just as you have here. Some folks start with [KX1] just to separate it out from the rest of the subject. 73 es GL, Leigh/WA5ZNU K2#3121 K3#51 KX1#712 http://n2.nabble.com/KX1--712-on-the-air-td367586.html Just got my KX1 the other day and am getting ready to build. I previously built a K1 a few years ago and it works perfectly. Haven't been on this Elecraft reflector in a long time and need a bit of help/advice. A few questions: 1. Are there any archived threads about the KX1, and if so, how do I get there? 2. I have the 80-30 option as well as the internal ATU. 3. I made all my own toroids for my K1, but at my age now, 68, I got my toroids from Mychael this time. 4. Is communication possible via E mail with other KX1 owners? Thanks 73 Bob, W9EWW ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] Fwd: SDR Transforms Amateur Radio
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Electric fences
I have a pulse noise that I thought was a fence charger, but it is to the north and the only electric fence that I have found is south east. In another internet discussion someone mentioned that he had traced a similar interference to a blinking caution light. Sure enough I have a blinking caution light 1.5 miles to the north. Fortunately for me the interference is very light and can only be heard on a nearly dead band. Fence chargers are not the only source of a pulse with about one second interval. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ --- On Thu, 8/21/08, Tom W8JI [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Tom W8JI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Electric fences To: Ken Kopp [EMAIL PROTECTED], elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Thursday, August 21, 2008, 6:01 PM Again, the noise isn't from the charger ... it's generated along the wire. Carrying an AM radio along the fence may be helpful and is useful in illustrating to the fence owner what you're talking about. He/she may already be aware of the noise and not know the source. (:-)) While it is true most problems seem to be caused by bad connections in the fence, the most severe problem I had with an electric fence was caused by a charger! The charger was sent back and the replacement charger produced exactly the same problem. I put RF chokes on it, ferrite beads, you name it. My neighbor switched to a different brand and the problem vanished. I've generally had varying success with an AM broadcast radio, but a VHF aircraft radio always lets me walk right up to the bad area. 73 Tom ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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
