Re: [Elecraft] Parts swappers -- is this a real "thing"
Hi, Sorry to be ignorant, but what exactly is a "parts swapper"? Tnx Bob WB0POQ On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 5:31 PM Michael Gillen via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > I always get a phone number and talk to the person directly. If they won’t > supply a phone number I pass. > If you use PayPal DON’T use “Friends and Family” you will have no > protection. If you need to add 3% to cover the fees no big deal. > I always insist on the ability to return the item. > Just be cautious. > > KK6RWK > Michael > __ > 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 > Message delivered to wb0...@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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] TVI and More
I find this sage advice. In years past once my neighbors discovered I was a ham, I was blamed for everything from vacuum cleaners not working to their kids getting colds. And no, I am NOT exaggerating. In today's world I can't begin to imagine the "perceived liability" that could result from these interactions. I don't tell >ANYONE< living near me I am a ham. Bob WB0POQ On Wed, Sep 22, 2021 at 8:45 PM Phil Kane wrote: > On 9/22/2021 5:24 PM, Richard wrote: > > > All help will be gratefully received. > > I second what Jim Brown posted earlier. It's a problem of front-end > overload and/or audio rectification within the affected devices, not of > the transmitter. Those devices should be ignoring your signals, not > reacting to them. > > As an engineer and attorney assisting amateurs who have to deal with > those problems, I advise strongly to not make any modifications to the > neighbors' devices themselves. Offer advice such as the clamp-on > ferrite chokes or referral to the manufacturers of those devices. It's > THEIR problem. Offer to make a reasonable number of on-the-air tests of > your station as necessary to reveal the effectiveness (or non-) of any > remedial measures. Otherwise any any problems with the affected deices > will land on you. > > Just some valuable advice. > > > 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane > Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 > > ARRL Volunteer Counsel > ARRL Volunteer Consulting Engineer (Electrical) > > > __ > 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 > Message delivered to wb0...@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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Connectors
Hi gang, I have been told by several people who are clearly in the know of many things, that tarnished silver is a >better< conductor than untarnished. And I have also been told by others just as in the know, that that is a myth. Anyone have definite info? Bob WB0POQ On Mon, Jul 12, 2021 at 4:11 PM Bill Frantz wrote: > I was told that all the compounds produced when silver is > tarnished are conductive. So, when I built a single-lever > paddle, I used two short pieced of silver wire, obtained from a > jeweler friend, at right angles for the contacts. I haven't had > any contact problems with that paddle. > > 73 Bill AE6JV > > On 7/12/21 at 3:35 PM, wes_n...@triconet.org (Wes) wrote: > > >On 7/12/2021 11:47 AM, Paul Dluehosh wrote: > >>...They may look ugly with a black patina, but that may be > >>because they have real silver plating. > > > >That's what TARN-X is for. > > --- > Bill Frantz| Privacy is dead, get over | Periwinkle > (408)348-7900 | it. | 150 Rivermead > Rd #235 > www.pwpconsult.com |- Scott McNealy (1999) | Peterborough, > NH 03458 > > __ > 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 > Message delivered to wb0...@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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Old DOS computers
Well, I can think of one reason. My Windows 10 laptop takes a full 18 minutes to boot up from a cold start. I've researched this "feature" and had it in to 2 repair places and have been told that the only fix is a SSD for $$$. My old XP machine and even older DOS based machines are up and running in less than 30 seconds. Indeed they are ancient, and vulnerable to modern threats, but with proper attention I have been able to avoid any issues. Certainly, a modern machine is required for some things, but my take is that as we move forward with computer hardware/OSes, we are actually taking a few steps back. BTW, if anyone out there has a solution to the 18 minute cold boot time, I am all ears. Bob WB0POQ On Mon, Jun 28, 2021 at 8:16 PM Ray wrote: > Dick. > Many Programs were written in Basic and Still Work. > Also my VNA still runs under Win 7( not Win 10 ) > So….. Life in the Technology Fast Lane. > Ray WA6VAB K3 > Sent from Mail for Windows 10 > > From: Dick > Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 6:09 PM > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] Old DOS computers > > > I will never understand how those in the Amateur radio hobby can spend > thousands of dollars on equipment, yet they keep old PC’s that are not very > efficient at all, nor are they secure. It just defies logic ! > > Dick / W1REJ > Sent from Mail for Windows 10 > > __ > 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 > Message delivered to wa6...@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 > Message delivered to wb0...@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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Questions
Hi Dave, I don't have those numbers in front of me, but wanted to offer that I have a KX2 and love it. The learning curve for me was pretty steep in terms of the menus etc, but YMMV. I run almost exclusively CW, and find it performs very well in that mode. I would strongly recommend the book that Elecraft offers for this rig, as it is much more detailed than the basic user manual. 72 es stay well! Bob WB0POQ On Tue, Apr 13, 2021 at 10:10 AM djchase wrote: > I am a long time CW operator, but new to this group. I am considering > purchasing a KX2, but I have been unable to find answers to these two > questions:1. What is the approximate current draw for the KX2 on transmit > at 5 watts CW?2. What is the narrowest receiver filter width on CW? Many > thanks in advance for any help with these questions.73 es 72,DaveK8RXB Sent > from my Galaxy > __ > 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 > Message delivered to wb0...@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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Copying CW and Pitch
Hi all, I too find a lower pitch better as I get older. However, for me, weighting is >the< factor in ease of copy. Some fists I struggle to copy at 15 WPM, but when the weighting is just "right", whole words just pop into my head at most any speed up to ~30 WPM. I have analyzed with a CPO what meets that criteria, and have concluded that significantly longer dahs, and shorter spaces between characters is what is "right". I'm sure my "right" is likely to sound like an abomination to some others..I'd love to know more about what is going on in my head vs others under these conditions. "CW and the brain" would make a great thesis in my view. Bob WB0POQ __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] PSK31 with a KX2
Gang, Well, I solved the no decode problem with my KX2. I was not decoding much PSK31 because there is not much around to decode. Since I was active on digital modes, things have evolved (imagine that!). Once I boned up on the fact that most of the warbling one hears is FT8, and set up a program for same, I'm decoding lots of signals. I am truly a dinosaur.😕 Thanks to all and stay well! Bob WB0POQ On Wed, Mar 10, 2021 at 5:20 PM Bill Johnson wrote: > Bob, when you get it working, then do an immediate backup in case you > enter the wrong information after that. You can at least get back to where > you were. When I am told I have a great signal on SSB, I do an immediate > backup to preserve my settings. > > Bill > K9YEQ > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Bob Liesen > Sent: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 7:11 PM > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] PSK31 with a KX2 > > All, > Pulling my hair out here. I have been trying to get my KX2 to work on > PSK31. After many attempts I got it working perfectly with DigiPan, but > I'm not sure how. Then something happened that I have found is a problem > for me with this radio. I must have turned a knob, hit a key or some such > thing as it stopped decoding. I find the knobs and buttons are too close > to one another for these old eyes and fingers. > I am using DATA A mode, I have the BW at 4kHz and center freq of 1.5 > AGC is off, RF gain is 0dB. NB and NR is off. I suspected I might have > screwed up the USB/LSB setting somehow, but HamScope has a "reverse" > function which does not help. > Is there anyone who could walk me through the settings that might be > screwing this up? > Tnx es 73 > Bob WB0POQ > __ > 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 > Message delivered to k9...@live.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] PSK31 with a KX2
All, Pulling my hair out here. I have been trying to get my KX2 to work on PSK31. After many attempts I got it working perfectly with DigiPan, but I'm not sure how. Then something happened that I have found is a problem for me with this radio. I must have turned a knob, hit a key or some such thing as it stopped decoding. I find the knobs and buttons are too close to one another for these old eyes and fingers. I am using DATA A mode, I have the BW at 4kHz and center freq of 1.5 AGC is off, RF gain is 0dB. NB and NR is off. I suspected I might have screwed up the USB/LSB setting somehow, but HamScope has a "reverse" function which does not help. Is there anyone who could walk me through the settings that might be screwing this up? Tnx es 73 Bob WB0POQ __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] PSK31 with a KX2
Gang, I am trying to get DigiPan (and other) apps to decode PSK31 from the phones jack of my KX2. I have tried the DATA A mode as well as normal SSB mode. I have tried a USB sound card as well as the built in sound card of my laptop. I can see signals in the waterfall, they look normal. I have tried reversing the sideband in use. All to no avail. My old TS 430S decodes perfectly with simple cables hooked up between the radio and computer, which is leading me to suspect I am missing something with the KX2. Any thoughts? Bob WB0POQ __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Offset when in SSB+CW on a KX2
Hi gang, Still learning about my KX2. One thing I think I screwed up while struggling with getting digital mode A set up is the offset when running SSB+CW mode. I like setting the radio to USB on 20m for instance, and then using a key for TX. I like the wider RX bandwidth offered in USB on RX. However, now when I tune in a CW station, and call him, it seems I am quite a ways off his RX frequency. Any thoughts? Tnx! Bob WB0POQ __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
