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So, how easy is it to build the K2? So easy, you can do it when you're too sick to go to work :-) I'm not a kit builder. I built my K2 because I couldn't afford to pay to have it done. I bought the pre-wound toroids and recommend them highly. I also bought the unPCB kit which actually made the build time longer due to initial prep work, but created a K2 that was more to my liking. Anyway, about the time the K2 arrived I got sick. I was tired, and my head was full of snot. One of those nasty colds where all you can do is watch soap operas. Guess what, I found that the K2 took about the same effort as watching TV. Read 1 paragraph. Blow nose. Find a part. Locate the target location on the board. Blow nose. Mount part, double check orientation, solder part. Blow nose. Check off step in the manual. I move slowly and deliberately. It took me about 40 hours of build time with my basic K2. I filled 1/2 a paper shopping bag with Kleenex and had a wonderful K2 that worked perfectly the first time. - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - -Original Message- Nice to have the K3 assembly information. Have you or anyone else noted the time to assemble a K2? I hope to build one or the other sometime in the not too distant future. Gary KJ7RT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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Solder fumes are a well known decongestant. ;-) Darwin, Keith wrote: So, how easy is it to build the K2? So easy, you can do it when you're too sick to go to work :-) I'm not a kit builder. I built my K2 because I couldn't afford to pay to have it done. I bought the pre-wound toroids and recommend them highly. I also bought the unPCB kit which actually made the build time longer due to initial prep work, but created a K2 that was more to my liking. Anyway, about the time the K2 arrived I got sick. I was tired, and my head was full of snot. One of those nasty colds where all you can do is watch soap operas. Guess what, I found that the K2 took about the same effort as watching TV. Read 1 paragraph. Blow nose. Find a part. Locate the target location on the board. Blow nose. Mount part, double check orientation, solder part. Blow nose. Check off step in the manual. I move slowly and deliberately. It took me about 40 hours of build time with my basic K2. I filled 1/2 a paper shopping bag with Kleenex and had a wonderful K2 that worked perfectly the first time. -- R. Kevin Stover ACØH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Variable Speed Tuning Rate
I know this was discussed at some length before, but after tuning back and forth across the low end of 6m lately to listen for stations in various modes, I have concluded that it REALLY would be very useful to have the tuning rate switch into the coarsest rate if the dial is rotating a couple times a second (or faster), and then go back to the specified setting when the dial is turned more slowly. Keep all the enhancements coming!! MNI TNX and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj 2m DXCC #11/6m DXCC #815 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] cool software Idea
It turns out I was able to accomplish a little of this myself in Excel. I found a web-site that offered free downloads of U.S. zip codes with City, State and Long/Lat values. I imported this into excel and applied the distance formula. I can now type in a U.S. zip code into a field and the sheet will display the city, state and the distance in miles/kilometers from my station. I played with it a little last night listening to various cw QSOs on 80m and 40m just to see what the typical distance and sig-strenghts were. Plug the call into a zip code search based on callsign. Then plug the derived zip code into the sheet. Perhaps if I buy a Ham Call data CD I can get excel to read the CD and automate the process. I know there is a way to incorporate a U.S. Map into Excel, and I may be able to add that as a feature. It would be cool to be able to do the whole thing in excel with a little VB in the background!! :^D -- bw...@fastmail.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] STATUS
Well it's been almost a month now since anything has happened. Does Wayne have any goodies for us as we wind down to Field Day? It seems like Summer vacation has already started. No complaints. Everything is so quiet. I guess its time to make 3.14 production. 73's enjoy FD TonyK2ZLS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] STATUS
Hi Tony, 3.14 will be going to production shortly, and there will also be a new beta firmware release in the next day or two. 73, Wayne N6KR K2ZLS wrote: Well it's been almost a month now since anything has happened. Does Wayne have any goodies for us as we wind down to Field Day? It seems like Summer vacation has already started. No complaints. Everything is so quiet. I guess its time to make 3.14 production. 73's enjoy FD TonyK2ZLS --- http://www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] cool software Idea
To make this even easier, seeing the station you wish to work, with miles, short and long path, location and beam heading etc, order Comm Cat and really enjoy ham radio. When I see the station I would like to work, I click on that station and it changes the K3 to that freq and all the setting. Also logs for you and many other features. Google Comm Cat and down load a free demo. If you buy it, it's cheap and worth every penny. Phil Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.com www.w9dvm.com 800-395-7795 pin 02 727-944-3226 FAX 727-937-8834 NASFT 30210 K3 #1605 CCA 98 00827 W9DVM -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of dw Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 10:44 AM To: Elecraft_List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] cool software Idea It turns out I was able to accomplish a little of this myself in Excel. I found a web-site that offered free downloads of U.S. zip codes with City, State and Long/Lat values. I imported this into excel and applied the distance formula. I can now type in a U.S. zip code into a field and the sheet will display the city, state and the distance in miles/kilometers from my station. I played with it a little last night listening to various cw QSOs on 80m and 40m just to see what the typical distance and sig-strenghts were. Plug the call into a zip code search based on callsign. Then plug the derived zip code into the sheet. Perhaps if I buy a Ham Call data CD I can get excel to read the CD and automate the process. I know there is a way to incorporate a U.S. Map into Excel, and I may be able to add that as a feature. It would be cool to be able to do the whole thing in excel with a little VB in the background!! :^D -- bw...@fastmail.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] STATUS
Oh boy, this is fun! Doug EI2CN -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of wayne burdick Sent: 10 June 2009 17:40 To: K2ZLS Cc: ELECRAFT@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] STATUS Hi Tony, 3.14 will be going to production shortly, and there will also be a new beta firmware release in the next day or two. 73, Wayne N6KR K2ZLS wrote: Well it's been almost a month now since anything has happened. Does Wayne have any goodies for us as we wind down to Field Day? It seems like Summer vacation has already started. No complaints. Everything is so quiet. I guess its time to make 3.14 production. 73's enjoy FD TonyK2ZLS --- http://www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Battery Charging - Temperature does matter
Truly smart chargers such as those using the uc3906 IC understand this and adjust accordingly. This does presume that the IC and the battery are located in the same environment, which isn't always exactly the case, but often close enough. Wes N7WS --- On Wed, 6/10/09, John Watkins n0...@sbcglobal.net wrote: From: John Watkins n0...@sbcglobal.net Subject: [Elecraft] Battery Charging - Temperature does matter To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2009, 11:44 AM I have been reading the comments about charging and floating various batteries and just had to comment on the 'law of chemistry'. All lead acid batteries whether they are gelcel, AGM or conventional deep cycle, all work because of that dreaded course you tried to avoid in school called chemistry 101. Chemical reactions are effected by temperature. Most of you see this coming already. Yes, the float voltage for lead-acid batteries to achieve proper care does change with the battery temperature. So, if your battery storage area changes temperature from summer to winter you should make a voltage adjustment. Mine varies from 50's in the winter to 80's in the summer. So I use the manufactures chart to adjust my float voltage accordingly. My settings run about 13.8 volts winter to 13.3 in the summer. Your mileage may vary. John - N0EVH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] 500 kHz Transceive Operation With the K3
A few countries allow experimental amateur radio operation in the 500 kHz band (600 meters). This is a fascinating and historic band that is used for beacons and ground-wave communications. For hams, there are very specific mode and power restrictions, and an experimental license may be required. In the U.S., see http://www.500kc.com/ and http://www.arrl.org for the latest news. The K3 can be used for both receive and transmit on this band as explained below. 500 kHz Receive-Only Operation -- The K3 can receive signals in the 500-kHz band if both the KXV3 and KBPF3 modules are installed. The KXV3 (RF I/O module) is needed because it provides an RX ANT IN jack. This jack bypasses the high-pass filter in the normal receive antenna path. At 500 kHz, the high-pass filter--which protects the T/R PIN diodes--will attenuate signals by about 20 dB. There is no such attenuation at 500 kHz when using the RX ANT IN jack, and sensitivity is excellent. We measured an MDS of -133 dBm with preamp OFF and a DSP filter bandwidth of 50 Hz. The KBPF3 (general-coverage module) is needed because the normal 160-meter band-pass filter covers only about 1.7 to 2.1 MHz. The KBPF3 includes a low-pass filter that passes signals down to 500 kHz with very little attenuation. A low-noise receiving antenna is recommended for use at 500 kHz. Diversity receive should be very useful at 500 kHz. To do this, you'll need a sub receiver (KRX3) that is equipped with its own KBPF3 module. You'll also need a separate receive antenna for the sub, oriented differently from the receive antenna used with the main receiver. 500-kHz Transmit/Receive Operation -- The K3 cannot be used to directly transmit on 500 kHz at high power. The low-pass filter cutoff frequency is well above that needed for attenuation of harmonics on this band, and other components in the transmit path are optimized for 1.8 MHz and higher. However, the K3 can put out a clean 500 kHz signal of about 0.5 milliwatts at the XVTR OUT jack (on the KXV3). This can be fed to an external amplifier (this is left as an exercise for the reader). Transmit power is restricted on this band, and is usually expressed as ERP (Effective Radiated Power). This means you can use high power to make up for the use of an electrically short antenna. Since 1/4 wavelength at 500 kHz is about 468 feet, not many hams will be using a full-length vertical or dipole. As with receive, transmit at 500 kHz requires the KXV3 and KBPF3 modules. In this case, though, you'll need to use the XVTR IN and XVTR OUT jacks, with XVTR IN going to the receive antenna, and XVTR OUT going to your 500 kHz amplifier and a transmit antenna. If the same antenna is used for both transmit and receive, an external T/R switch will also be needed, controlled by the K3's KEY OUT signal. If separate transmit/receive antennas are used, it may be necessary to provide a PIN-diode switch to open or short the receive antenna during transmit. The XVTR IN jack is normally used with a transverter, so it doesn't have such protection built in. IMPORTANT: In order to transmit at 500 kHz via the XVTR OUT jack, you must set CONFIG:KXV3 to TEST. This routes all signals through XVTR IN and XVTR OUT, which is why the receive antenna must be connected to XVTR IN in this case. (You can't use XVTR OUT for transmit and RX ANT IN for receive due to switching limitations.) Be sure to set KXV3 back to NOR when using normal ham bands. If interest in the 500-kHz band is sufficient, we'll change add 160 meters as an IF band for use with transverters. This would allow you to set up a 500 kHz transverter band, so it would not be necessary to set KXV3 to TEST. Synthesizer Considerations -- Before using 500 kHz, you'll need to make sure your synthesizer is adjusted to cover this band. Tap DISP and use VFO B to locate the PLL1 display. If the voltage is less than 0.9 V when VFO A is set, contact customer support for suggestions on how to adjust it. If you plan to transmit on this band, connect an short (3') antenna to the XVTR OUT jack and listen to your signal with another 500 kHz receiver. Make sure the signal sounds clean. 73, Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] New to the Forum
How did you get the solder blobs out of the living room carpet Ron? 73 Tom G3OLB Ron AC7AC wrote: Not wanting to hide out in a corner, I used a 2x3' drafting board, put it on my lap in the living room with the soldering station on a TV tray, and built my K2 while chatting with the XYL, listening to music, and even watching some TV. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Battery Charging - Temperature does matter
I have been reading the comments about charging and floating various batteries and just had to comment on the 'law of chemistry'. All lead acid batteries whether they are gelcel, AGM or conventional deep cycle, all work because of that dreaded course you tried to avoid in school called chemistry 101. Chemical reactions are effected by temperature. Most of you see this coming already. Yes, the float voltage for lead-acid batteries to achieve proper care does change with the battery temperature. So, if your battery storage area changes temperature from summer to winter you should make a voltage adjustment. Mine varies from 50's in the winter to 80's in the summer. So I use the manufactures chart to adjust my float voltage accordingly. My settings run about 13.8 volts winter to 13.3 in the summer. Your mileage may vary. John - N0EVH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 500 kHz Transceive Operation With the K3
The present limit is 500 kHz. I could probably move it down a little, but not to 400 -- the synth won't go that low. 73, Wayne N6KR Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Am I missing something, or is the K3 capable of going below 500 kHz? 500 kHz is near the top of the 600 meter marine band which extends down nearly to 400 kHz (IIRC 426 kHz is a popular frequency). --- http://www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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No solder blobs to get out ;-) I'm sure you're just poking some fun, Tom, but seriously, there's no reason to ever have solder fly, drip or drop off of a soldering iron. Excess is wiped off. Carpet is usually the least of my worries about loose solder bits. I'm thinking of soldering a broken connection in a ship's radar console working through the top and directly above a dozen densely-stuffed pc boards, power supplies, etc. Just like the surgeon in an operating room, that's one time you never want to have to say Oops.. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- How did you get the solder blobs out of the living room carpet Ron? 73 Tom G3OLB Ron AC7AC wrote: Not wanting to hide out in a corner, I used a 2x3' drafting board, put it on my lap in the living room with the soldering station on a TV tray, and built my K2 while chatting with the XYL, listening to music, and even watching some TV. __ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] cool software Idea
Although I still really enjoy ham radio, I guess I'm really missing something. The directional readout on my HAMM has been broken (again) for months so if I really need to know where the beam is pointed, I have to go into another room and look out the window. I do this occasionally and make a mental note of where it's pointed. Band conditions and experience tell me the general beam heading I need and about how long I need to actuate the rotor to get it pointed correctly. (This is 20M only, on the other bands I have a fixed wire dipole) When I tune around and hear a station I'd like to work knowing the distance is useless information and I've already tuned him in, so what more do I need? Wes Stewart, N7WS DXCC Honor Roll, 5BDXCC, etc. --- On Wed, 6/10/09, Phil LaMarche plama...@verizon.net wrote: From: Phil LaMarche plama...@verizon.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] cool software Idea To: 'dw' bw...@fastmail.fm, 'Elecraft_List' elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: hlnu...@cmmsft.com Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2009, 10:13 AM To make this even easier, seeing the station you wish to work, with miles, short and long path, location and beam heading etc, order Comm Cat and really enjoy ham radio. When I see the station I would like to work, I click on that station and it changes the K3 to that freq and all the setting. Also logs for you and many other features. Google Comm Cat and down load a free demo. If you buy it, it's cheap and worth every penny. Phil __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 500 kHz Transceive Operation With the K3
Mike-WE0H wrote: Excellent news Wayne. I will forward this to our 600 meter email reflector. Is there any way possible that you can do a similar mod for the K2 to make it transmit on 600 meters? The K2's synthesizer won't go low enough in frequency. You could probably modify it, but I haven't tried this. 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 500 kHz Transceive Operation With the K3
Am I missing something, or is the K3 capable of going below 500 kHz? 500 kHz is near the top of the 600 meter marine band which extends down nearly to 400 kHz (IIRC 426 kHz is a popular frequency). Of course, once you get to 400 kHz there are those who love spooking the non-directional beacons just below 400 kHz. And who wants to miss the broadcasts from the giant Alexanderson Alternator at Grimeton on 17 kHz ;-) Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Mike-WE0H wrote: Excellent news Wayne. I will forward this to our 600 meter email reflector. Is there any way possible that you can do a similar mod for the K2 to make it transmit on 600 meters? The K2's synthesizer won't go low enough in frequency. You could probably modify it, but I haven't tried this. 73, Wayne N6KR --- __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 500 kHz Transceive Operation With the K3
Excellent news Wayne. I will forward this to our 600 meter email reflector. Is there any way possible that you can do a similar mod for the K2 to make it transmit on 600 meters? Our new band that we should be granted will be 495kc-510kc. Of course that is a Part 5 Experimental band thus far. The ARRL will be working with the FCC down the road to see if they can turn this into a Amateur Radio Band. Many thanks, -- Mike WE0H WD2XSH/16 on 600m WD2XGI on 1750m 2200m K2 #6698 wayne burdick wrote: A few countries allow experimental amateur radio operation in the 500 kHz band (600 meters). This is a fascinating and historic band that is used for beacons and ground-wave communications. For hams, there are very specific mode and power restrictions, and an experimental license may be required. In the U.S., see http://www.500kc.com/ and http://www.arrl.org for the latest news. The K3 can be used for both receive and transmit on this band as explained below. 500 kHz Receive-Only Operation -- The K3 can receive signals in the 500-kHz band if both the KXV3 and KBPF3 modules are installed. The KXV3 (RF I/O module) is needed because it provides an RX ANT IN jack. This jack bypasses the high-pass filter in the normal receive antenna path. At 500 kHz, the high-pass filter--which protects the T/R PIN diodes--will attenuate signals by about 20 dB. There is no such attenuation at 500 kHz when using the RX ANT IN jack, and sensitivity is excellent. We measured an MDS of -133 dBm with preamp OFF and a DSP filter bandwidth of 50 Hz. The KBPF3 (general-coverage module) is needed because the normal 160-meter band-pass filter covers only about 1.7 to 2.1 MHz. The KBPF3 includes a low-pass filter that passes signals down to 500 kHz with very little attenuation. A low-noise receiving antenna is recommended for use at 500 kHz. Diversity receive should be very useful at 500 kHz. To do this, you'll need a sub receiver (KRX3) that is equipped with its own KBPF3 module. You'll also need a separate receive antenna for the sub, oriented differently from the receive antenna used with the main receiver. 500-kHz Transmit/Receive Operation -- The K3 cannot be used to directly transmit on 500 kHz at high power. The low-pass filter cutoff frequency is well above that needed for attenuation of harmonics on this band, and other components in the transmit path are optimized for 1.8 MHz and higher. However, the K3 can put out a clean 500 kHz signal of about 0.5 milliwatts at the XVTR OUT jack (on the KXV3). This can be fed to an external amplifier (this is left as an exercise for the reader). Transmit power is restricted on this band, and is usually expressed as ERP (Effective Radiated Power). This means you can use high power to make up for the use of an electrically short antenna. Since 1/4 wavelength at 500 kHz is about 468 feet, not many hams will be using a full-length vertical or dipole. As with receive, transmit at 500 kHz requires the KXV3 and KBPF3 modules. In this case, though, you'll need to use the XVTR IN and XVTR OUT jacks, with XVTR IN going to the receive antenna, and XVTR OUT going to your 500 kHz amplifier and a transmit antenna. If the same antenna is used for both transmit and receive, an external T/R switch will also be needed, controlled by the K3's KEY OUT signal. If separate transmit/receive antennas are used, it may be necessary to provide a PIN-diode switch to open or short the receive antenna during transmit. The XVTR IN jack is normally used with a transverter, so it doesn't have such protection built in. IMPORTANT: In order to transmit at 500 kHz via the XVTR OUT jack, you must set CONFIG:KXV3 to TEST. This routes all signals through XVTR IN and XVTR OUT, which is why the receive antenna must be connected to XVTR IN in this case. (You can't use XVTR OUT for transmit and RX ANT IN for receive due to switching limitations.) Be sure to set KXV3 back to NOR when using normal ham bands. If interest in the 500-kHz band is sufficient, we'll change add 160 meters as an IF band for use with transverters. This would allow you to set up a 500 kHz transverter band, so it would not be necessary to set KXV3 to TEST. Synthesizer Considerations -- Before using 500 kHz, you'll need to make sure your synthesizer is adjusted to cover this band. Tap DISP and use VFO B to locate the PLL1 display. If the voltage is less than 0.9 V when VFO A is set, contact customer support for suggestions on how to adjust it. If you plan to transmit on this band, connect an short (3') antenna to the XVTR OUT jack and listen to your signal with another 500 kHz receiver. Make sure the signal sounds clean. 73, Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com __
[Elecraft] Spelling...
Thought I'd try once more to survive the OT flaming about three frequently misspelled words. The word torpid Steve Banks __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 500 kHz Transceive Operation With the K3
See if you can make it go to 495.000kc as that is the bottom end of any possible Amateur Band. If it can tune 495.000kc thru 515.000kc, that should cover any future Amateur 600m band. There are currently Experimental stations using that spectrum and Amateur Bands in other countries. The band coverage varies by country but is within that window worldwide. Mike WE0H wayne burdick wrote: The present limit is 500 kHz. I could probably move it down a little, but not to 400 -- the synth won't go that low. 73, Wayne N6KR Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Am I missing something, or is the K3 capable of going below 500 kHz? 500 kHz is near the top of the 600 meter marine band which extends down nearly to 400 kHz (IIRC 426 kHz is a popular frequency). --- http://www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] New to the Forum
Same thing for working under the panel on a plane with the solder iron. Your arms are up behind the panel while you lay on your back with your head crammed into the rudder pedals. Drip solder and your gonna loose facial skin...hi hi... Mike WE0H Ron wrote: No solder blobs to get out ;-) I'm sure you're just poking some fun, Tom, but seriously, there's no reason to ever have solder fly, drip or drop off of a soldering iron. Excess is wiped off. Carpet is usually the least of my worries about loose solder bits. I'm thinking of soldering a broken connection in a ship's radar console working through the top and directly above a dozen densely-stuffed pc boards, power supplies, etc. Just like the surgeon in an operating room, that's one time you never want to have to say Oops.. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- How did you get the solder blobs out of the living room carpet Ron? 73 Tom G3OLB Ron AC7AC wrote: Not wanting to hide out in a corner, I used a 2x3' drafting board, put it on my lap in the living room with the soldering station on a TV tray, and built my K2 while chatting with the XYL, listening to music, and even watching some TV. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] 500 kHz Receive Operation With the KX1
With band conditions being poor so often lately, I've been using my KX1 for receive-only on LF using a newly-built converter kit. Performance has been better than expected given the time of year and the high amount of QRN in this freq range. For $14 I've added a new receive band to any of my 30m QRP rigs and it's kinda fun to tinker and explore what's down in that range. I was unaware of the fact that several stateside stations are operating at 500 kHz. Kit description: http://www.ae5x.com/blog/ John Harper AE5X __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 500 kHz Receive Operation With the KX1
Hi John, I use that Jackson Harbor receive converter in my 2200m thru 600m transverter. It has worked very well for many years. The buffer amp is not needed for those bands as there is plenty of received signal using a resonant antenna down there. hi hi...Lots of signal...I did have to add in back to back 1N4148 diodes on the input of the mixer so it doesn't get clobbered if I mess up with the T/R switch. I also use a 7 pole LP filter tuned for 520kc in place of the original LP filter. Info on our 600 meter Experimental Band is at www.500kc.com Mike WE0H WD2XSH/16 John H wrote: With band conditions being poor so often lately, I've been using my KX1 for receive-only on LF using a newly-built converter kit. Performance has been better than expected given the time of year and the high amount of QRN in this freq range. For $14 I've added a new receive band to any of my 30m QRP rigs and it's kinda fun to tinker and explore what's down in that range. I was unaware of the fact that several stateside stations are operating at 500 kHz. Kit description: http://www.ae5x.com/blog/ John Harper AE5X __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 500 kHz Transceive Operation With the K3
On Jun 10, 2009, at 2:20 PM, Mike-WE0H wrote: See if you can make it go to 495.000kc as that is the bottom end of any possible Amateur Band. If it can tune 495.000kc thru 515.000kc, that should cover any future Amateur 600m band. There are currently Experimental stations using that spectrum and Amateur Bands in other countries. The band coverage varies by country but is within that window worldwide. The main tuning stops at 500.000 khz but I was able to get the display down to 490.001 khz with the RIT on receive. Finally, I have found a use for my RIT control. Now, I just need to find a use for my Memory buttons (:. 73, Rick K7MW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 500 kHz Receive Operation With the KX1
This may be old to you old-timers, but I find this fascinating. http://www.radiomarine.org/ 73 Gary KJ7RT John Harper wrote: With band conditions being poor so often lately, I've been using my KX1 for receive-only on LF using a newly-built converter kit. Performance has been better than expected given the time of year and the high amount of QRN in this freq range. For $14 I've added a new receive band to any of my 30m QRP rigs and it's kinda fun to tinker and explore what's down in that range. I was unaware of the fact that several stateside stations are operating at 500 kHz. Kit description: http://www.ae5x.com/blog/ John Harper AE5X __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.61/2167 - Release Date: 06/10/09 05:52:00 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3: Rev B FP Modification for curing Hang VOX problems
Hi Everyone, I am about to perform some overdue mods on my K3 #371. I notice that this mod (Rev B FP Modification for curing Hang VOX problems) is required for K3 #'s 660 to 782 but not on those before or after this range. As I will have the FP off and the DSP board removed should I do it anyway? It involves installing a jumper between C98 and a pad on the AF Gain/Sub control. I guess I'm confused as to why it does not apply to earlier K3's Help and opinion will be appreciated. 73 de N1LQ-Dave __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Rev B FP Modification for curing Hang VOX problems
I guess I'm confused as to why it does not apply to earlier K3's The earlier K3s had a capacitor hand-soldered to the FP board. Later, the capacitor was added to the FP PCB layout, but an error in that layout required the jumper to correct. 73, Lyle KK7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] DIGOUT1
Wayne I am building a coax relay to be activated using the DIGOUT1 contacts. I want the contacts to ground the base of a PNP transistor TIP 42 through a series 800 ohm resistor. I now have a cable for the 15 pin plug with connections to pin 5 and 11. When DIGOUT1 is turned to ON on 20 meters I get a 220 ohm resistance between pin 11 and 5. I expected to get a short between them and to ground. Will this 220 ohm resistance in series with the 800 resistor in my switch be capable of causing the transistor to swamp causing the emitter and cathode to connect and go to ground to enable the 12 volt relay coil. Any idea why pin 11 does not go to ground and where the 220 ohms is coming from . Thanks Van W4GIW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 500 kHz Receive Operation With the KX1
Gary, if you like reading about the old maritime stations, take a listen to this MP3 file of shipping traffic (6MB): http://www.ae5x.com/sounds.html Whole lotta chirpin' goin' on.! John Harper http://www.ae5x.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] DIGOUT1
On Jun 10, 2009, at 3:18 PM, van fair wrote: Wayne I am building a coax relay to be activated using the DIGOUT1 contacts. I want the contacts to ground the base of a PNP transistor TIP 42 through a series 800 ohm resistor. I now have a cable for the 15 pin plug with connections to pin 5 and 11. When DIGOUT1 is turned to ON on 20 meters I get a 220 ohm resistance between pin 11 and 5. I expected to get a short between them and to ground. Will this 220 ohm resistance in series with the 800 resistor in my switch be capable of causing the transistor to swamp causing the emitter and cathode to connect and go to ground to enable the 12 volt relay coil. Hi Van, The 220-ohm resistor is in series with the open-drain control line to ground on the KIO3. KIO3 outputs are protected with R-C filters. This will add to the 800 ohms, in practice, so you'll really have 1020 ohms to ground. My guess is that the PNP transistor will still do what you expect. You could drop the 800 ohm resistor to something smaller if necessary. 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 500 kHz Receive Operation With the KX1
It's great they're keeping it alive for newer Hams and radio buffs in general. Be sure to drop RD an e-mail saying you appreciate it and don't miss their regular ongoing RTTY/CW broadcasts on MF and HF. It's nice with the K3, sitting back and watching the news scroll by on the display in RTTY decode, Hi! I worked them many times on MF from ships around San Francisco and visited the station often when it was in full operation. Been there once for the night of nights event the radiomarine gang hold each year. A lifelong friend of mine is LR, the guy in the top picture at: http://www.radiomarine.org/historic-5.html Notice the cable clamp (no kidding!) on his bug to keep the speed under control. Les (K6ETY) is an SK now and his widow passed that key onto me. Works FB on all the Elecraft rigs ;-) Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary W. Marklund Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 2:55 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 500 kHz Receive Operation With the KX1 This may be old to you old-timers, but I find this fascinating. http://www.radiomarine.org/ 73 Gary KJ7RT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 500 kHz Receive Operation With the KX1
That's a great recording, John! It's a great service to those who want to hear what sort of chaos reigned at the height of CW on the high seas. That was in the 60's and 70's when maritime trade was really booming in the Post-War world. Wonder how many Hams today who sweat filters to clear out all the QRM can copy all of them at once? (IMHO, all the different tones and keying make it a lot easier than listening to the sterile sigs on the bands today.) Trivia question for you CW buffs (except John. He knows the answer!) What transmission mode was used for all emergency calls on 500 kHz? Hint. It was *not* A1 (CW). Ans: The MF transmitters were amplitude modulated (A2 or MCW) so their signals could be read on a receiver lacking a BFO. Lacking a BFO? Well, up until after WWII, it wasn't uncommon to find the backup or emergency receiver on a ship was a common crystal set! MCW was only required for emergency communications, but many Radio Officers fired up the modulator anyway for a more 'distinctive' sound when received with a BFO. You may now retune your ears for modern, pristine, clean keyed, CW with dulcet tones. (Sort of like swapping distilled water for a fine wine to me, but that's progress ;-) Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Gary, if you like reading about the old maritime stations, take a listen to this MP3 file of shipping traffic (6MB): http://www.ae5x.com/sounds.html Whole lotta chirpin' goin' on.! John Harper http://www.ae5x.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 500 kHz Receive Operation With the KX1
From: Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:25:49 -0700 Content-Language: en-us That's a great recording, John! It's a great service to those who want to hear what sort of chaos reigned at the height of CW on the high seas. That was in the 60's and 70's when maritime trade was really booming in the Post-War world. Wonder how many Hams today who sweat filters to clear out all the QRM can copy all of them at once? (IMHO, all the different tones and keying make it a lot easier than listening to the sterile sigs on the bands today.) Trivia question for you CW buffs (except John. He knows the answer!) What transmission mode was used for all emergency calls on 500 kHz? Hint. It was *not* A1 (CW). Ans: The MF transmitters were amplitude modulated (A2 or MCW) so their signals could be read on a receiver lacking a BFO. Lacking a BFO? Well, up until after WWII, it wasn't uncommon to find the backup or emergency receiver on a ship was a common crystal set! MCW was only required for emergency communications, but many Radio Officers fired up the modulator anyway for a more 'distinctive' sound when received with a BFO. You may now retune your ears for modern, pristine, clean keyed, CW with dulcet tones. (Sort of like swapping distilled water for a fine wine to me, but that's progress ;-) Actually, until the late 60's, in an emergency, Mode B was still legal on 600 meters, at least internationally. Mode B is spark. And that crystal set was REQUIRED by some authorities. 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 500 kHz Receive Operation With the KX1
That's a great recording, John! It's a great service to those who want to hear what sort of chaos reigned at the height of CW on the high seas. Just for the record, I didn't make that recording and that's not me narrating it. I think someone posted it on QRP-L a few years ago and I downloaded it from there. 73, John Harper http://www.ae5x.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Tracking VFOs
I seem to recall some discussion about this a while ago, but can't locate it now -- Is there a way to make the two VFOs track each other by a certain offset? In other words, I set VFO A to 50125.0 and set VFO B to 50125.7, and when I turn the VFO A knob, both VFOs tune, maintaining the 700 Hz offset? If this is not possible with one RX is it possible using the KRX3? Bill W5WVO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Tracking VFOs
Hi Bill, Just hold SUB until you see LINK displayed (about 1/2 second). The kHz decimal point of the VFO B display will flash as a reminder that the VFOs are linked. (If you continue to hold SUB, it will turn on the sub receiver and put the rig into diversity receive mode.) Once the VFOs are linked, you can tap A-B, then offset VFO B as desired. VFOs A and B will track at the established offset until you unlink them. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jun 10, 2009, at 4:46 PM, Bill W5WVO wrote: I seem to recall some discussion about this a while ago, but can't locate it now -- Is there a way to make the two VFOs track each other by a certain offset? In other words, I set VFO A to 50125.0 and set VFO B to 50125.7, and when I turn the VFO A knob, both VFOs tune, maintaining the 700 Hz offset? If this is not possible with one RX is it possible using the KRX3? Bill W5WVO --- http://www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Linear??
Hi While ago I remember , fondly , about the 2 linear's that Elecraft was going to come out with. Read most of the reasons why at the time it didn't hit the market, all understandable BUT since it's been a while since the last thread I could find on the subject I wonder whenthose puppies might be coming out?? Even a ballpark time frame would be great! Going to Dayton '10 It will get better with more support! Myles D Landstein N2EHG myles.landst...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Battery Charging - Temperature does matter
hmm I forgot to mention on my earlier post, but depending on the types of batteries in addition to the great info below, depending on your temp the batteryyour operating time/ usage on a full charge will vary. Life expectancy will also vary For example some of my batteries at 90F will have less than 1/2 capacity on a full charge same would be true for less then 50f ALso true is that my 10yr battery if mostly kept at above 80f would yield around 5yrs Those big batteries are kinda touchy about a lot of things Proper climate , venting, storage, emergency spill prep , fusing, a emergency kill switch , remember if the Fire Dept. kills your breakers your shack would still be 'on' all things to consider . I try to keep my batteries away from where people will be ...just in case Then again some like to just go 'best effort' On Jun 10, 2009, at 1:44 PM, John Watkins wrote: I have been reading the comments about charging and floating various batteries and just had to comment on the 'law of chemistry'. All lead acid batteries whether they are gelcel, AGM or conventional deep cycle, all work because of that dreaded course you tried to avoid in school called chemistry 101. Chemical reactions are effected by temperature. Most of you see this coming already. Yes, the float voltage for lead-acid batteries to achieve proper care does change with the battery temperature. So, if your battery storage area changes temperature from summer to winter you should make a voltage adjustment. Mine varies from 50's in the winter to 80's in the summer. So I use the manufactures chart to adjust my float voltage accordingly. My settings run about 13.8 volts winter to 13.3 in the summer. Your mileage may vary. John - N0EVH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Myles Landstein myles.landst...@gmail.com please note my new email address dti will soon be eliminated , gmail is my new home update your dir __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3: Peculiar BW behavior?
Greetings, I just came across what seems to be a rather peculiar operational quirk in my K3/100 while reducing the BW on CW. I have 13, 2.8, 1.8 and 0.4 roofing, running current firmware release suite. On 20M CW for example, as I reduced the DSP BW down, and as I hit 0.20 the signal dropped significantly; at 0.15 it completely cut out; at 0.10 it popped in again at a normal volume but shifted enough in freq such that it took a goodly RIT input to find signal pitch again, but stayed there at 0.05. Going back up in BW, it just reversed the process, going out at 0.15 and coming back in at 0.20 weak and shifted back in freq, then back to normal on up in BW. This behavior seems mostly to show up on 20M, and fairly repeatable. Occassioannly it will show up on other bands, but not as severe. Also, on all bands, I hear a distinct click as the BW hits 0.10 going down, then another click as it hits 0.15 on the way up. No clicking sounds anywhere else on BW changes (i.e. no clicks as the roofing filters switch in/out). Clicks can be heard in the K3 speaker, and headphones. This clicking is repeatable on all bands. The clicking is mildly annoying but new, and the BW behavior begs some words of wisdom if anybody has some ideas. I have not reloaded the firmware yet, as that would be my next step to see if something got corrupted. Note that this peculiar behavior was not present after I loaded the latest firmware - that went without a hitch as usual. S.anybody have any ideas? Thanks. 73 Walter WB2IDK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
