[Elecraft] Microphone Wiring
Am using a Super Combo Keyer II by ZS4TX where the audio out from that box has pins 1 and 6 connected to the output of a 600 ohm 1:1 transformer with pin 1 being decoupled with a 10 microfarad non-polarized audio capacitor. This looks like pin 1 then is the audio source and pin 6 is a floating audio ground. The question is do I use this pin 6 as my ground for pin 7 or 8 for the K3 mike connector or would any old ground work for pin 7 and/or 8 for the Elecraft? Thanks, Lew W7EW/W7AT #1560/1561 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 - error codes
And also some added info on the Wiki at http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/Firmware_Error_codes this info is a little out of date now, I must go and update it sometime. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Accuracy Transcends Speed On 10 Oct 2008, at 01:43, Bob Cunnings wrote: In the Owner's Manual, starting at page 63? Bob NW8L On Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 6:37 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Does anyone know if there is a list of all the K3 error messages and what they mean on the Elecraft website? I haven't been able to find it if there is one. I've found out from working with Gary that if the K3 has a problem, it will tell you what the problem is if you will just listen to it! I don't know what the error messages mean, so have to depend of Gary. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 - Hakko soldering station recommendion
I'm sure I'll get a number of different recommendations, but which Hakko soldering station do you like? Look at the Circuit Speclialist's CSI-STATION1A (www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/7307). This is the same as the Hakko soldering station (the manual is also identical). Good price, and the free gift (I picked the DMM) is also a nice touch. And also look at the SMD tweezers you can get for it as well. Phil - AD5X ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] big problem
Do you use Anderson PowerPoles for anything else in the Shack? If so, try one to see if it's the lead end or the APPs mounted on the board. Did you solder the APP to the lead? Double check the contacts are pushed firmly home. Any chance you got too much solder on the contacts? In my experience (all my 12v gear is APP), it takes quite a lot of 'pull' to separate them when they are made correctly. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Life is mostly froth and bubble, Two things stand like stone, Kindness in another's trouble, Courage in your own. -Adam Lindsay Gordon, poet (1833-1870) On 10 Oct 2008, at 12:39, W2XB wrote: Good morning all, Have a super big problem with the K3 :-) Every time I move the K3 the power plug falls out. Changed the connectors and still comes out with the slightest movement of the rig. Any suggestions on keeping it snug. Tried tweaking the contacts with no luck. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] big problem
Good morning all, Have a super big problem with the K3 :-) Every time I move the K3 the power plug falls out. Changed the connectors and still comes out with the slightest movement of the rig. Any suggestions on keeping it snug. Tried tweaking the contacts with no luck. Don...w2xb Not really a problem just a little annoying. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/big-problem-tp1316022p1316022.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] Re: Cannot post to Reflector TEST MESSAGE
Graham, Last year I had exactly the same problem which resulted in my being Disabled from this List on a fairly routine basis. I changed my ISP which had been Orange and my problem disappeared, which might have been coincidence. *But* recently I was Disabled again for the same reason - geographical location. 73, Geoff GM4ESD Graham Kimbell (G3TCT) wrote on Friday, October 10, 2008 11:10 AM My emails are being blocked with the message:- host mailman.qth.net [63.238.179.60]: 554 Service unavailable; Client host [84.234.17.142] blocked using uk.countries.nerd.dk; Your IP is in uk, rejected based on geographical location I am surprised the spam blocking system allows this to happen. It happened back in July as well. Graham G3TCT ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 - Hakko soldering station recommendion
The Hakko with what size iron? Dick KA1SA At 08:28 AM 10/10/2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm sure I'll get a number of different recommendations, but which Hakko soldering station do you like? 936 works great and is relatively inexpensive. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com Dick Lindzen, KA1SA 301 Lake Avenue Newton, MA 02461 USA 1-617-332-4342 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: Cannot post to Reflector TEST MESSAGE
My emails are being blocked with the message:- host mailman.qth.net [63.238.179.60]: 554 Service unavailable; Client host [84.234.17.142] blocked using uk.countries.nerd.dk; Your IP is in uk, rejected based on geographical location I have had similar issues with my ISP in that my emails were being blocked as spam. Turns out my ISP itself was being blocked and that was the issue. If I went to a different ISP with my laptop as in a wifi location on the road I could email directly to everyone. Point is I was being blocked at home. So what I did was get an email account on one of the free web services and use that for emails to given servers. gmail allows pop access so I used that and then set it up to leave the mail on the gmail server for anywhere access and I got it in my email program in my computer (Pegasus Emailer) and when I'd post it was from gmail itself. I used to have a free account with postmaster.co.uk for my UK visits and those emails were originated in the UK. The ISP you sent from is in Westminister so perhaps the whole of Westminister or the whole of the UK was blocked. Go to google.com instead of google.co.uk and send from there see if that helps you avoid the geographic blocking. Fortunately my ISP got the issue straightened out and the ISP block is lifted but I found if I forward emails from my laptop to my desktop I will get blocked as a spammer, They keep track of all the forwards that are sent and this was their way to assure they do not have spammers as clients. Very Draconian. Gary KA1j ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] big problem
Morning, Don. I had the same problem. I had not installed the clips properly in the connector. By this, I mean that I had not pushed the metal clips far enuff forward for them to snap into a locked position. Because of this, they would cause the connector to disengage with the slightest movement of the radio. Look at the assy manual very carefully with the connector in hand. I believe you'll see this is your problem. Good luck. 73 Dick, K5AND 00050 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of W2XB Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 6:40 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] big problem Good morning all, Have a super big problem with the K3 :-) Every time I move the K3 the power plug falls out. Changed the connectors and still comes out with the slightest movement of the rig. Any suggestions on keeping it snug. Tried tweaking the contacts with no luck. Don...w2xb Not really a problem just a little annoying. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/big-problem-tp1316022p1316022.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] big problem
Same here - just by brushing up against the cable I often lose connection. Been a problem recently as I was interconnecting the K3 with the rest of the station. I think I will make a new cable assembly and see if that helps. PowerPoles are great for quick connect/disconnect, but in a radio that just sits on the table month after month a more secure connector might be a better choice. Jerry W4UK At 07:39 AM 10/10/2008, W2XB wrote: Good morning all, Have a super big problem with the K3 :-) Every time I move the K3 the power plug falls out. Changed the connectors and still comes out with the slightest movement of the rig. Any suggestions on keeping it snug. Tried tweaking the contacts with no luck. Don...w2xb Not really a problem just a little annoying. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/big-problem-tp1316022p1316022.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] K3: measured watts out
Hello, I am wondering what the measured watts out are from the K3 as opposed to the published specs. Is it 100W or greater or lesser than? Thanks Gary KA1J ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 Channel hopping mode
I found Wayne's explanation on how to set up channels so you can instantly hop between them useful as I want to use this feature on vhf. I agree with Joe's comment below and also when he says When in 'channel hopping' mode, it might be nice to momentarily display the memory number and text label for a few seconds in the VFO B area when changing channels. However my main issue is how to revert back to normal VFO operation (to tune up and down from the channel frequency) once you've selected a channel? If you set up a channel with VFO A=f1 and VFO B=f2, pressing A/B switches the rx to f2 as expected. But rotating VFO A control switches to the next channel hopping frequency which is rather unexpected. I've been trying to think of a way round this. What I think I would like is either (a) having swapped A/B as above, VFO A reverts to normal operation; or (b) for VFO B control to be the channel control and VFO A to tune normally up and down from the channel. Comments appreciated. Graham - Original Message - From: Joe Planisky [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 3:12 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 VFO rate in channel hopping mode Sorry, forgot to mention this in my previous post. It would also be nice if the VFO A rate were reduced in channel hopping mode. With the default setup, it seems like a single encoder count corresponds to one channel, which means the slightest touch of the VFO A knob changes channels. 73 -- Joe KB8AP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] big problem
What Dick mentioned is entirely true in my experience, but I might add that the condition should be corrected promptly. The fact that the connector is loose also says that there is a marginal electrical contact that is prone to arcing and heating, and in the extreme could cause a fire to develop. For your own safety as well as the health of your K3, correct it promptly. 73, Don W3FPR Dick Hanson wrote: Morning, Don. I had the same problem. I had not installed the clips properly in the connector. By this, I mean that I had not pushed the metal clips far enuff forward for them to snap into a locked position. Because of this, they would cause the connector to disengage with the slightest movement of the radio. Look at the assy manual very carefully with the connector in hand. I believe you'll see this is your problem. Good luck. 73 Dick, K5AND 00050 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: measured watts out
#202 puts out 120 watts when 120 watts is selected and 100 watts when 100 watts is selected. 73, Ken K3IU Gary Smith wrote: Hello, I am wondering what the measured watts out are from the K3 as opposed to the published specs. Is it 100W or greater or lesser than? Thanks Gary KA1J ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: measured watts out
I see 100w out at 100w or 120w selected. aj9c K-3 #790 Ken Wagner K3IU wrote: #202 puts out 120 watts when 120 watts is selected and 100 watts when 100 watts is selected. 73, Ken K3IU Gary Smith wrote: Hello, I am wondering what the measured watts out are from the K3 as opposed to the published specs. Is it 100W or greater or lesser than? Thanks Gary KA1J ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] OT - Hakko soldering station recommendion
I'm sure I'll get a number of different recommendations, but which Hakko soldering station do you like? 936 works great and is relatively inexpensive. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: measured watts out
Thank you all for the very speedy replies. How nice to know you all concur as to the true output is as rated. Much appreciated, Gary KA1J ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: Cannot post to Reflector TEST MESSAGE
My emails are being blocked with the message:- host mailman.qth.net [63.238.179.60]: 554 Service unavailable; Client host [84.234.17.142] blocked using uk.countries.nerd.dk; Your IP is in uk, rejected based on geographical location I am surprised the spam blocking system allows this to happen. It happened back in July as well. Graham G3TCT - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: Tim [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 9:12 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Re: Cannot post to Reflector TEST MESSAGE Hi Tim, As requested this is a test message. Thanks for your help ! Vic GW4JUN - Original Message - From: Tim [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 3:08 AM Subject: Re: Cannot post to Reflector I see no entries from [EMAIL PROTECTED] in our mail server logs for the last 2-1/2 weeks. Vic will need to send a post to the list AND put my address in the CC field so I can see what he's doing. Tim At 07:05 PM 10/7/2008, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote: Hi Vic, You are subscribed properly as [EMAIL PROTECTED] and I see no problems with your set up. I've copied the admin at qth.net to see if they have your ISP blocked for some reason. (Usually SPAM.) 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft list manager _..._ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Eric, Yes I still cannot post from my registered e mail address [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is odd since I have successfully posted from this address for three years until a year or so ago when I discovered the problem . I tried registering my new alternative address also [EMAIL PROTECTED] but likewise cannot post. In both cases I am receiveing the daily digests no problem. I've no idea what could be causing this . Any suggestions ? 73, Vic GW4JUN - Original Message - From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 11:47 PM Subject: Re: Cannot post to Reflector Hi Vic, What's interesting is that for some reason my anti-spam filter also caught your email to me. I just found it. Are you still having problems posting? (You must always post from the same email address you are subscribed with.) 73, Eric [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Eric, I have been subscribed to the reflector for several years but I have not been able to post messages for quite some time (over a year) . I tried subscribing from an alternative e mail address but that doesn't work either ! Is it possible to whitelist me ? Or is it possible I've done something at this end to screw things up. Many thanks. 73, Vic GW4JUN [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for Personal use. SPAMfighter has removed 114 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Trial and Professional version does not have this message in the email ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 Noise blanker
Another question for K3 owners: I have a severe case of RFI which is intermittent and I wrote about it in a post to the RFI forum. You can hear an example of it here if you wish, it's less than a meg in size:http://doctorgary.net/QRM- 1.mp3 Not to go into much detail on the specific RFI here but to understand the character of the issue, read my detailed post on the rfi reflector and go here: http://lists.contesting.com/pipermail/rfi/2008-October/006238.html I have a Corsair II whose noise blanked usually does a fair job of eliminating this RFI. My Omni V does nothing to reduce this RFI. It usually happens at night. As I am more into low band DXing, this is an issue. My question for this forum is to ask how satisfied you are with the noise reduction in the K3 as opposed to your experiences with other recievers with similar RFI as I am experiencing. I have not to date found the source of the RFI so perhaps a better noise blanker is what I will find that is my best option. The K3 seems to be getting a lot of great press so I am interested in the K3. A superior noise blanker is imperitave but I would not be willing to have a radio that hears less well than the Corsair II or Omni V. I have a few other K3 questions but will ask them in separate posts. Thank you, Gary KA1J ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] Seeking elmer for CW setup
I would like to have a one on one phone elmer to maximize the setup on my K3. I run cw only. Topics will be floor noise, agc,selectivity, and setup. Sorry I own no mic. My Omni 7 doesn't either. Ted 209-601-5354 [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] Big problem
Hello gents, Thanks to all that answered my call for help. Fixed the problem. After reading all the e-mails, I checked the connector pins. I used the wrong ones. When I made up a new cable. I have two size pins . I used the one for the large gauge wire.And it didn't make the right connection. Changed the pins and all is well. Thanks a lot for all the time and help. Don...w2xb -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/RE%3ABig-problem-tp1316444p1316444.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] section II alignment pll problems
I have tried all tests and checks offered up by you good folks but none of them have cured my problem. I have even gone to a local ham buddy that has built one and we both could not find the cure. I have verified that all the parts are correct and in the right place. I have re-soldered all joints, those looking questionable or not. I also verified that the 12597.91 frequency displayed is in fact accurate.all voltages are correct, L31 is correct and capacitors c84 c85 are correct. When checking the cathode voltages on d16 d17 the voltage did come and go when hitting the band- and band + buttons. I noticed the voltage came and went on BOTH of the diodes simultaneously. Male?logic?kicked in and said is that right? If the two diodes are used to vary the frequencies to the display shouldn't they be activated one at a time, one with band+ and one with band-? Thanks in advance for your input. 73 Dan af4lb ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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
At 09:20 AM 10/10/08, you wrote: I have a severe case of RFI which is intermittent Gary, It sounds like you need the power company more than an NB. I had noise just like that, intermittent. I turned out to be a transformer on a power pole. It could be arcing due to a faulty power line connection. You need to have the power company open the line at a fuse point, removing power from the line. You will need to run your radio off batteries while they are checking. I found that most power companies will work with their customers to resolve a problem. Good luck! John k7up ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: power output gauge
Hello all, I've had K1 S/N 2594 on the air for a few months now and having a blast. Great transceiver. Thanks elecraft! But I'm curious about the power output scale. I have Out set to 5 W. I'm on 40m. My antenna SWR is about 1.7:1 at 7.00 and 7.15 MHz and dips smoothly down each way to about 1.2:1 in the middle at about 7.08. However, the number of power bars is 5 at each end of the band and 4 in the middle, just opposite of what I would expect given the SWR profile. With the DL1 dummy load, it's 5 bars all across the band. Yes, I read the power output accuracy disclaimer in the manual and I'm not complaining, just curious about this behavior. No, I do not have the KAT1 antenna tuner. Thanks much, Elwood, WB0OEW, Socorro, NM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] K1: power output gauge
One experiment to try is to transmit into a dummy load of 75 -100 or so ohms. The idea is to produce a consistent SWR other than 1:1 to see how things behave in non-ideal, but consistent circumstances. I am not sure what you will see, but the results might help with understanding. Elwood C. Downey wrote: Hello all, I've had K1 S/N 2594 on the air for a few months now and having a blast. Great transceiver. Thanks elecraft! But I'm curious about the power output scale. I have Out set to 5 W. I'm on 40m. My antenna SWR is about 1.7:1 at 7.00 and 7.15 MHz and dips smoothly down each way to about 1.2:1 in the middle at about 7.08. However, the number of power bars is 5 at each end of the band and 4 in the middle, just opposite of what I would expect given the SWR profile. With the DL1 dummy load, it's 5 bars all across the band. Yes, I read the power output accuracy disclaimer in the manual and I'm not complaining, just curious about this behavior. No, I do not have the KAT1 antenna tuner. Thanks much, Elwood, WB0OEW, Socorro, NM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] Fwd: Link---Got Ice?
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[Elecraft] Re: section II alignment pll problems
Dan, The varactors are changed simultaneously, so the voltage on one should be the same as the voltage on the other. A low voltage should be applied when BAND- is tapped and the capacitance will be at a maximum, then when BAND+ is tapped, the voltage is made high and the varactor capacitance is at a minimum. In normal operation, the voltage will be somewhere between those extremes and will change as the K2 is tuned- that is how the K2 tuning is accomplished - it is a phase locked loop synthesizer where the PLL reference frequency is varied between each of the major tuning increments. That feat is accomplished by 'pulling' the crystal frequency - it is a type of VXO circuit. Since your frequency of oscillation is considerably higher than what the crystal frequency should be, I am suspicious about the crystal itself. It is possible that the crystal manufacturer mis-marked it, so I would try another one - but still, the frequency should change even though the entire range would be higher than normal. If the crystal were completely dead, I guess it is possible for the circuit to oscillate at some strange frequency, but that is not likely either since you seem to have a stable frequency. Have you checked the orientation of diode D18? Although if it were reversed, it might kill all oscillation. OK, enough rambling and speculation on my part - I suggest that you get a new PLL crystal from [EMAIL PROTECTED] and install it, then see what happens. Check the resistance across L31 before ordering the crystal, if the resistance is quite high, L31 could be open and should be replaced as well. 73, Don W3FPR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have tried all tests and checks offered up by you good folks but none of them have cured my problem. I have even gone to a local ham buddy that has built one and we both could not find the cure. I have verified that all the parts are correct and in the right place. I have re-soldered all joints, those looking questionable or not. I also verified that the 12597.91 frequency displayed is in fact accurate.all voltages are correct, L31 is correct and capacitors c84 c85 are correct. When checking the cathode voltages on d16 d17 the voltage did come and go when hitting the band- and band + buttons. I noticed the voltage came and went on BOTH of the diodes simultaneously. Male logic kicked in and said is that right? If the two diodes are used to vary the frequencies to the display shouldn't they be activated one at a time, one with band+ and one with band-? Thanks in advance for your input. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] K1: power output gauge
Elwood, The K1 (without the KAT1) uses a diode detector to determine the amount of RF Voltage at the output (just like using an RF Probe). The power is calculated in the microprocessor with the assumption that the load is 50 ohms resistive. Of course, your antenna is not likely to be 50 ohms resistive, so the calculation done by the K1 will be in error by the amount your antenna differs from that ideal 50 ohms. If your antenna presents an impedance greater than 50 ohms, the RF voltage will be higher with less power applied, and your K1 will not develop as much power because it 'thinks' the power is high enough already. The converse is true if the input impedance to your feedline is low (the K1 will actually develop more power than it indicates). When the load is 50 ohms pure resistive, the K1 power calculation is really quite accurate. 73, Don W3FPR Elwood C. Downey wrote: Hello all, I've had K1 S/N 2594 on the air for a few months now and having a blast. Great transceiver. Thanks elecraft! But I'm curious about the power output scale. I have Out set to 5 W. I'm on 40m. My antenna SWR is about 1.7:1 at 7.00 and 7.15 MHz and dips smoothly down each way to about 1.2:1 in the middle at about 7.08. However, the number of power bars is 5 at each end of the band and 4 in the middle, just opposite of what I would expect given the SWR profile. With the DL1 dummy load, it's 5 bars all across the band. Yes, I read the power output accuracy disclaimer in the manual and I'm not complaining, just curious about this behavior. No, I do not have the KAT1 antenna tuner. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: Error in KRX3 installation instructions?
I am in the middle of installing my KRX3 and came to a point where I do not have enough of the correct screws remaining. I am using KRX3 Installation and Operation manual Rev B (Aug 20, 2008) and Errata Rev B-2 (Sep 30, 2008). My inventory matched the manual as modified by the Errata. I might have used the wrong screws somewhere, so I went back thru the steps keeping track of what the steps say I should have used. I came to a problem on page 31, step 2. It calls for two 4-40 3/16 zinc pan head screws. The inventory does not list any of the above screws. There are zinc pan head 4-40, 1/4 and black pan head 4-40 3/16 screws. I do not know if I used zinc 1/4 or black 3/16 during this step. What should this step say? Paul Ferguson ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 and HRD - can't connect
Thank you Iain and Dick. The serial connection from my laptop to the K3 is now working properly. I tried changing COM ports and port settings without success. Then I shut down the computer, unplugged the two USB devices, restarted the computer, reattached the USB to serial cable and all is well. Larry ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 - Hakko soldering station recommendion
The Hakko with what size iron? Hakko 936ESD with these tips: 900MTB 900MT08D 900MT16D 900MT32D 900MT24D I'm sure I'll get a number of different recommendations, but which Hakko soldering station do you like? 936 works great and is relatively inexpensive. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 built-in 2-tone generator problem (2.7 kHz filter)
The K3 provides an internal 2-tone generator for SSB transmit IMD testing. We just discovered that it was not working with the 2.7 kHz filter. One of the tones would in this case be right on the filter's edge, resulting in very poor tone balance. Also, 2-tone testing was set up to work only in LSB mode. Anyone trying to use the 2-tone generator for testing with the 2.7 kHz filter and/or USB may have quite anomalous results. Both problems will be corrected in the next beta-test release, likely to be next week. If you're doing 2-tone testing and would like to try the latest field-test firmware, which has the corrections, please e-mail me directly. 73, Wayne N6KR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: PSK D ASCII mode
The owners manual (Rev D1) that came with my SN1774 K3 says, on page 31, that ...PSK D lets you transmit via FSK IN, ASCII, or the keyer paddle. I take this to mean I don't really need a transmit audio connection from the computer my PSK31 software runs on to the K3. Apparently the transmit data would travel over the same RS232 interface I've implemented for my contesting software and the K3 would create the PSK warble internally. Very cool, BUT, everything I read in the reflector archives talks about audio, not ASCII, interfaces for transmit on data modes. Is this ASCII feature implemented in the K3? Do the PSK programs now have such an option implemented? My hands-on PSK experience is dated and with Digipan only. Thanks es 73, Barry, K6RM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: PSK D ASCII mode
Barry Pfeil wrote: The owners manual (Rev D1) that came with my SN1774 K3 says, on page 31, that ...PSK D lets you transmit via FSK IN, ASCII, or the keyer paddle. I take this to mean I don't really need a transmit audio connection from the computer my PSK31 software runs on to the K3. Apparently the transmit data would travel over the same RS232 interface I've implemented for my contesting software and the K3 would create the PSK warble internally. Very cool, BUT, everything I read in the reflector archives talks about audio, not ASCII, interfaces for transmit on data modes. Is this ASCII feature implemented in the K3? Do the PSK programs now have such an option implemented? My hands-on PSK experience is dated and with Digipan only. The K3 utility that you use to update firmware has a sample implementation under the Terminal tab. I've not heard of any real software adding support yet, but the potential is definitely there... ~Iain ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] 6m preamp news?
Does anyone know how the 6m preamp kit is coming along. Been a while since the field testers got theirs. I'd think it should be close by now. Anyone know? 73, Bob N6WG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] KXR3 scanning?
I just received my KXR3 kit yesterday. Been poking through the manual, but haven't found any info yet on whether it can be scanning one band while the main K3 is operating on another band. I'm thinking of having it scan 10m for the little bits of activity there, while I'm working on lower bands. Does anyone know if this is possible yet? Thanks and 73 Bob N6WG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] KXR3 scanning?
Bob You can't change KRX3 Band different from Main RX under current FW. 73 aki ja1nlx - Original Message - From: Bob Tellefsen To: Reflector Elecraft Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2008 6:02 AM Subject: [Elecraft] KXR3 scanning? I just received my KXR3 kit yesterday. Been poking through the manual, but haven't found any info yet on whether it can be scanning one band while the main K3 is operating on another band. I'm thinking of having it scan 10m for the little bits of activity there, while I'm working on lower bands. Does anyone know if this is possible yet? Thanks and 73 Bob N6WG -- ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: PSK D ASCII mode
Iain MacDonnell - K6IAM wrote: The K3 utility that you use to update firmware has a sample implementation under the Terminal tab. I've not heard of any real software adding support yet, but the potential is definitely there... My Elecraft logging program KComm supports the KY command used to send data via ASCII to the K3 and could be used in PSK D and RTTY D modes but there are some shortcomings in the K3 implementation so I haven't really tested it as I don't consider it usable for any serious purpose. There is no way for the computer to send the equivalent of the IM prosign you can send on the key to terminate the transmission, so you have to wait for it to time out. There is no support for newline characters and everythging is sent in lower case so the output looks odd in PSK31. And there is no way to get the received data back into the logging program so you have to watch the scrolling 7 character display on the K3 - if you miss it you've lost it. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. http://www.g4ilo.com/ G4ILO's Shack http://www.ham-directory.com/ Ham Directoryhttp://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html KComm for Elecraft K2 and K3 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3%3A-PSK-D-ASCII-mode-tp1317689p1317857.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] [Fwd: Re: Elecraft list users in UK being blocked]
I just received the following from Tim, the list administrator at qth.net, who provides the free list server for the Elecraft list. In general , it looks like once you are subscribed to the list for 24 hours with a new address, you should automatically be white-listed, eliminating any global spam blocking of your elecraft list postings. This type of blocking may occur though in the first 24 hours after a new address is subscribed. Also, it is always a requirement that you post to the list from the -exact- same email address that you subscribed with. Any other will be blocked as a spam source. (We get hundreds of those attempting to post every day.) If you wish to use multiple addresses to post, just subscribe each one and then set your email preferences page to 'no mail delivery' for those that you will only be sending from. 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft List Moderator Original Message Subject:Re: Elecraft list users in UK being blocked Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:20:09 -0400 From: Tim [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft [EMAIL PROTECTED] Eric, Anyone that is subscribed is white listed within 24 hours of their subscription. If they try to post with an email address that isn't subscribed to your list, it won't get posted anyway until you do something about it. There is no other way that I know of to deal with this other than to just let the spam in. Tim At 01:02 PM 10/10/2008, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: Original Message Subject: Fw: Mail delivery failed: returning message to sender Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:20:00 +0100 From: Graham Kimbell (G3TCT) [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: Gary Surrency [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Once again, my emails to elecraft reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net are being bounced as shown below because I am located in UK. This happened back in July and is completely unacceptable. Please can you get your spam rejection system sorted out so this does not happen again? Thanks Graham - Original Message - From: Mail Delivery System [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 10:05 PM Subject: Mail delivery failed: returning message to sender This message was created automatically by mail delivery software. A message that you sent could not be delivered to one or more of its recipients. This is a permanent error. The following address(es) failed: elecraft@mailman.qth.net mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net SMTP error from remote mail server after RCPT TO:elecraft@mailman.qth.net mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net: host mailman.qth.net [63.238.179.60]: 554 Service unavailable; Client host [84.234.17.142] blocked using uk.countries.nerd.dk; Your IP is in uk, rejected based on geographical location -- -- 73, Gary AB7MY = [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Elecraft Technical Support -- _..._ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] 6m preamp news?
I'll be putting it up on the order page and on the main web page by Monday. We've released it to production and it will be shipping by mid next month. Eric _..._ Bob Tellefsen wrote: Does anyone know how the 6m preamp kit is coming along. Been a while since the field testers got theirs. I'd think it should be close by now. Anyone know? 73, Bob N6WG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 - Hakko soldering station recommendion
Hakko 936 here too. Done yeoman service for years. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- I use a Hakko 936 that suits me to a tee. I also have a Hakko 808 desoldering tool, which is very useful when you need it. 73 de Dick, K6KR From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ken Kopp Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 9:13 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] OT - Hakko soldering station recommendion I'm sure I'll get a number of different recommendations, but which Hakko soldering station do you like? 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: Error in KRX3 installation instructions?
The step should say black, not zinc. Additional 3/16 screws are supplied with your filters, one per filter. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Ferguson Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 11:55 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Elecraft] K3: Error in KRX3 installation instructions? I am in the middle of installing my KRX3 and came to a point where I do not have enough of the correct screws remaining. I am using KRX3 Installation and Operation manual Rev B (Aug 20, 2008) and Errata Rev B-2 (Sep 30, 2008). My inventory matched the manual as modified by the Errata. I might have used the wrong screws somewhere, so I went back thru the steps keeping track of what the steps say I should have used. I came to a problem on page 31, step 2. It calls for two 4-40 3/16 zinc pan head screws. The inventory does not list any of the above screws. There are zinc pan head 4-40, 1/4 and black pan head 4-40 3/16 screws. I do not know if I used zinc 1/4 or black 3/16 during this step. What should this step say? Paul Ferguson ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] Cushcraft cable - what is it? - OT
Can anyone tell me what this Cushcraft cable is like please? Written on it (in the sequence it appears) is Ultralink 93605 Cushcraft / Signals Manchester N.H. E82833 10 AWG 75 C (UL) Type CL2 ... LL82959 (CSA) CXC 60 C FT-4 It has a substansial close brade screen (silver) over a foil wrapper, then what appears to be a polyester or polama dialectric with a solid copper core. I have 15m donated and trying to determine how good this will be for 2M, how lossey or not etc. I think it might be what I used to call 'ThickNet'? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- If all is not lost, where is it? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] Cushcraft cable - what is it? - OT
David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote on 10/10/08 05:31 PM: Can anyone tell me what this Cushcraft cable is like please? Written on it (in the sequence it appears) is Ultralink 93605 Cushcraft / Signals Manchester N.H. E82833 10 AWG 75 C (UL) Type CL2 ... LL82959 (CSA) CXC 60 C FT-4 It has a substansial close brade screen (silver) over a foil wrapper, then what appears to be a polyester or polama dialectric with a solid copper core. I have 15m donated and trying to determine how good this will be for 2M, how lossey or not etc. google really is a wonderful tool - people oughta use it :P http://msrc.wvu.edu/lcit/EE-RF/manuf-pages/cushcraft.dir/catcom2.pdf ~Iain ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] Cushcraft cable - what is it? - OT
yes, I did and found some comments on it, I'm not sure what frequency. it's go to though 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever. -Chinese proverb On 11 Oct 2008, at 01:38, Iain MacDonnell - K6IAM wrote: David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote on 10/10/08 05:31 PM: Can anyone tell me what this Cushcraft cable is like please? Written on it (in the sequence it appears) is Ultralink 93605 Cushcraft / Signals Manchester N.H. E82833 10 AWG 75 C (UL) Type CL2 ... LL82959 (CSA) CXC 60 C FT-4 It has a substansial close brade screen (silver) over a foil wrapper, then what appears to be a polyester or polama dialectric with a solid copper core. I have 15m donated and trying to determine how good this will be for 2M, how lossey or not etc. google really is a wonderful tool - people oughta use it :P http://msrc.wvu.edu/lcit/EE-RF/manuf-pages/cushcraft.dir/catcom2.pdf ~Iain ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] Cushcraft cable - what is it? - OT
David Apart from the dielectric it looks similar to W103 - Probably also has the same diameter of centre conductor. Therefore will not fit a standard N type without modifying either the conductor or the pin. (Been there with W103). 73 Peter GM8GAX K2 - 4027 K3 - 933 P.S. Katiegram received yesterday that my KRX3 will be shipped in within the next 1 to 2 weeks. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] Cushcraft cable - what is it? - OT
David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote on 10/10/08 05:40 PM: yes, I did and found some comments on it, I'm not sure what frequency. it's go to though That doc gives loss per 100ft at different freqs. There's also; http://www.cushcraft.com/wireless-products.asp?id=1919 1.5dB at 150MHz, since you mentioned 2m... ~Iain ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 - Hakko soldering station recommendion
I have the FP-102 and it has been a great station. I also have an 808 that is
indespensible for desoldering. Very happy with the Hakko stuff.
Stan
W5EWA
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Hakko 936 here too. Done yeoman service for years.
Ron AC7AC
-Original Message-
I use a Hakko 936 that suits me to a tee.
I also have a Hakko 808 desoldering tool, which is very useful when you need
it.
73 de Dick, K6KR
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ken Kopp
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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] OT - Hakko soldering station recommendion
I'm sure I'll get a number of different recommendations,
but which Hakko soldering station do you like?
73!
Ken Kopp - K0PP
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Re: [Elecraft] 6m preamp news?
Hi Eric, I haven't monitored for a while. Is this something that is external to the K3? Is it a mast mount pre-amp with switching capabilities?? Please clue me in or point me to some info. Thanks, Stan W5EWA --- On Fri, 10/10/08, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 6m preamp news? To: Bob Tellefsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Reflector Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Friday, October 10, 2008, 4:46 PM I'll be putting it up on the order page and on the main web page by Monday. We've released it to production and it will be shipping by mid next month. Eric _..._ Bob Tellefsen wrote: Does anyone know how the 6m preamp kit is coming along. Been a while since the field testers got theirs. I'd think it should be close by now. Anyone know? 73, Bob N6WG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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
