[Elecraft] [KX3][KXPA100] How far apart can the amp be from the radio?
I'm thinking of a mobile installation with the amp in the trunk. Would this work? What requirements need to be met? 73, -- Clark B. Wierda N8CBW __ 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] rather provocative advert from Kenwood
I like the fact that the K3 is now the one to beat. Also, I think this isn't so much directed at current K3 owners (we know better), but at those that might consider moving to the K3 from the Yeacomwood lines. Also, as they don't sell K3s, it makes a comparison it claims is favorable without upsetting their suppliers. 73, Clark N8CBW __ 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] OT: help w/Skype
On Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 16:22, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL doug...@gmail.com wrote: My kids installed Skype on the home PC. Now all numbers which MIGHT be phone numbers turn into phone numbers (instead of remaining as columns of numbers). How do I turn this off? Thanks, de Doug KR2Q I assume you mean in something like IE or Firefox. Look for a Skype icon in the application you are using, clicking it should toggle this feature. You can try to hover over it with the mouse first, it just might tell you what will happen if you click it. Contact me direct and I will be happy to assist. 73, -- Clark B. Wierda, N8CBW Love all, trust a few. - Shakespeare ___ 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 guestion...Help needed for the geography-challenged ham
On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 12:01, Iain MacDonnell - K6IAM [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Steve, Take a look at DXview: http://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxview/ I think it does most of what you're looking for ... ~Iain Also useful is the prefix lookup page at http://hfradio.org/prefix/. 73, -- Clark Wierda, N8CBW ___ 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 - Antennex
The prefetch is what is getting you. They have a Hoover-trap built into their pages with a link which MUST_NOT_BE_FOLLOWED. IF you follow it (or the pre-fetch does), you are deep-sixed by IP and you get the Mass Downloading notice. I'm not sure why it is working for one and not the other unless Mozilla is the source of the pre-fetch. 73, Clark N8CBW On 2008-06-17, Mike Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good day, Many thanks to all who replied. I have tested with our ISP and they get the same result as I do using IE6 IE7. Mozilla seems to work OK. Very odd. They use some pre fetch for their cache but you would think that would affect both browsers. I routinely scan for spy-ware. Anyway, again thanks, something I will have to ponder. Regards, Mike VP8NO ___ 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] Elecraft CW Net news
Just a note. OpenOffice.org Calc is happy with your Excel file. Thanks for including the link to the Excel viewer. 73, Clark N8CBW On Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at 11:53 PM, Kevin Rock [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am working on the ecn.visionseer.com website. I am trying to figure out a way to post a .xls (Excel spreadsheet) so it is accessible. I think I can post it as an href link and have the user right click and download it. Since I don't use Excel this has been translated from the original spreadsheet document. However, I know this works because of others using my translated files. Now to make it accessible via the web. I may, or may not, get it working tonight. I did get the roster, preamble, and notes updated. ___ 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] Totally OT: Universal Radio, anyone?
They're about a three hour drive from here. I make the occasional pilgrimage. I have always had a good expereince dealing with them online and in person. 73, Clark (N8CBW) ___ 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] Missing from Wikipedia Entry
Anyone can edit the page, but if you are going to do that, please read the policies and style guide. First thing would be an appropriate encyclopedic entry for Elecraft. BTW, I am a registered Wiki editor. Properly done, this is a significant endevour. -- Clark B. Wierda N8CBW Someone who is registered with Wikipedia should add the Elecraft K3 to this list: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K3 Thanks 73, Jeff NE2J (formerly WB5GWB) http://www.qsl.net/liqrp ___ 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] Switching vs Linear Power Supplies
Jack Regan wrote: I am moving my shack to a new location and was considering repacing my Astron 70M (70 amps with meters)with something smaller. I saw some small switching supplies that seemed to do what I wanted but they all have fans. The last thing I want is more noise in my shack. Anyway, is there any advantage to a switching power supply (with a fan) vs a linear supply (with no fan) other than the size and weight? Jack, AE6GC Properly designed and manufactured, switching power supplies can be more efficient ( 70-80 %) than linear power supplies (~50%). For a given load, they should use less power and run cooler. The issue to be considered is the EMI produced by the switching power supply. Some are good and others aren't. It depends on the model and the installation. As to the noise the fan makes, you might have to try it to see. There are some very quiet fans in use these days. Are you going to have a computer in the shack? If so, its fan(s) is likely to be louder than the one in the switching power supply. 73, -- Clark B. Wierda N8CBW ___ 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] bday card for Wayne
Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: We've placed a picture of part of our Aptos crew wishing Wayne a happy birthday at: http://www.elecraft.com/images/Wayne_50.jpg It also shows several K3s and a batch of K3 front panels in our test lab.. :-) 73, Eric I hope I'm doing as well when I get to 50. I honestly thought Wayne was my age or younger (30s) when I met him in Dayton the first time. I was quite impressed with his accomplishments as I started seeing his name attached to the various rigs he has designed. Many happy returns of the day, -- Clark B. Wierda N8CBW ___ 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] Best band for low cost DXing?
Just a note for consideration: Most of my DX has come while using a 7' monoband whip on my car. From the car, I've worked 66 DXCC so far including Peter I Island. This was all SSB using 100W. This is just to show that you don't have to have the best signal on the band to work DX. 73, -- Clark B. Wierda N8CBW ___ 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] ESSB- What About Pactor III?
I'm sure that will change now that it has been mentioned. As the elecraft community are largely builders and experimenters, the closed aspect of Pactor-III doesn't generate the interest that would otherwise drive the discussion. As a protocol, Pactor-III is trying to increase the throughput of a data transfer and it is reasonably successful under the right conditions. The usefulness versus the cost in bandwidth is another issue. The bigger problem is WinLink 2000 and how it is used. Proper amateur practice requires monitoring the signal to ensure you are not interfering with existing communication. The issue arrises from the WinLink operators who fire up radio connected to the computer and let it go. Frequently, they aren't even listening and WinLink cannot hear anything that isn't another WinLink end-point. Everything else is noise which WinLink addresses by retrying until it succeeds. Similarly, if the widebanders were only using their capability when they weren't impacting others, there wouldn't be the strong response. -- Clark B. Wierda N8CBW Everyone gets into such a high dudgeon about ESSB, but I see no one here complaining about PACTOR III, ... ___ 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] bad choice: Anderson PowePole connectors
My experience is quite opposite from what has been mentioned. I've had multiple failures of the Molex connector. The only APP failure I had was crib death of a cable made with the plier type crimper. Jump kit includes the ratchet crimper and a couple bags of spare assemblies. I also carry spare fuses of all the sizes used in my RigRunners. Finally, I'm replacing the Molex connector on the back of my IC706 with a set of APPs because of my problems and the fact that mount for the Molex on the radio has failed and the connector is now hanging loose. 73, -- Clark B. Wierda N8CBW ___ 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] Dayton Hamvention
Thanks for the update. Yeah, I understand about the decay. I hadn't actually checked as I will be out of the country Dayton weekend. :( Clark, N8CBW JIMMY D HARRIS wrote: Hi, According to the Hamvention website they may no be using the Salem Mall parking this year. They have said they will still have shuttle bus service where ever the parking is located. If you have been to the Hamvention in the last few years you may remember the Salem Mall and it's back parking lot that the Hamvention used has been in a sad state of repair. Maybe it has been put out to pasture so to speak. Recommend checking their website a month or two before to determine available parking. ___ 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] Dayton Hamvention
I'm sure you will get other responses, but here are my thoughts: If you have the time, definitely do FDIM. It is fantastic. The hotel (been there the last two years) is good and the staff is very supportive of us. (Ask about the tent for an example) As for Hamvention itself, I've always parked behind Salem Mall and taken the shuttle. Best deal on price. The Hamvention website will have a list of events, forums, and seminars as we get closer to May. Take a look at that when it is available and see what you are interested in from the list. Take the time to see the vendors inside and the flea market outside. If you have the time, you can stay for the last chance drawing for the unclaimed door prizes. Finally, don't forget the Elecraft booth. (That's your don't miss) Clark, N8CBW ___ 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] FD Battery rules (was QRP Power Level?)
How would that work? additional elided What multiplier should a 5 to 150 W Battery station get? 5 to 150 Battery would get a multiplier of 2, but would be noted as a Battery subclass. 73 de Jim, N2EY Clark B. Wierda N8CBW ___ 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] FD Battery rules (was QRP Power Level?)
Our effort was a 100W effort. The transmitter used was the normal transmitter for one of the four stations. Therefore, using 100W from solar is legal. I never implied anything else. Are you saying our solar bonus is invalid? The original comment was a clarification of the statment about the Alternative Power bonus which is not limited to 5W. I additionally commented that I would like to see Battery allow all battery efforts at any power level using the exiting power level bonus structure. This change in the focus of the message is why I changed the subject. -- Clark B. Wierda N8CBW [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: While the Battery subclass is limited to 5W, the Alternative Power Bonus is not. We were running 100W on Battery for one of our stations using Solar Panels as the power source. Hope you don't think that the alternative power bonus can be made with a higher power level and you can still use a 5x power multiplier. The rules rest elided ___ 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] FD Battery rules (was QRP Power Level?)
Just a clarification. While the Battery subclass is limited to 5W, the Alternative Power Bonus is not. We were running 100W on Battery for one of our stations using Solar Panels as the power source. I also agree that the Battery subclass should allow more power. There would still be the QRP power multiplier to account for the power level. My club might be willing to go to all battery, but would not be willing to give up 13db. I'm for recognizing the additional effort to do an all battery FD with the Battery subclass. I don't think we should then penalize them by restricting the power they can use. The effort required for Battery is strongly related to the power level. If an organization wants to go to the additional effort to run 100W on battery for Field Day, they should be allowed to so so. Just have them get the normal multiplier for the level they run. -- Clark B. Wierda N8CBW
Re: [Elecraft] QRP Power Level?
QRP-ARCI uses 10W PEP for SSB. This is used for their one SSB contest and in their awards. I will agree that most organizatons use 5W period, so it pays to always check the specific rules. -- Clark B. Wierda, QRP-ARCI #11646 N8CBW ___ 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] VX9
Per the 425 DX News #733, Canadians can use special prefixes until 9 July. This is to celebrate the 100th aniversary of voice radio communications by Canadian born Reginald Fessenden. VX=VE VG=VA XK=VY XJ=VO VX9 would be VE9 which is now normally limited to New Brunswick. VG2ZO would be VA2ZO for the normal call of the ham from Quebec. 73, -- Clark B. Wierda N8CBW Worked VG2ZO/VX9 yesterday evening on 20 CW. He seemed to be in demand and was running Qs at a fast rate. Does anyone know if the VX9 has any significance in terms of location? All I could find in my normal lookups is that VG2 and VX9 are both Canada. 73 ... Craig AC0DS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Field Day at Home
Kevin, I'm glad to hear you operated FD this weekend. I read your earlier message and was concerned, but didn't know what to say. We would have been glad to have your as part of our effort. We ran 2 SSB, 2 CW, and the GOTA and VHF+ stations that can go with this. I've been very happy with the local club and their FD operation. This was my first time with them since 2003 which was my first FD (I headed the GOTA effort that year). Military obligations had me in Hawaii for the 2004 operation and Ohio last year. I was able to find clubs to operate with in both cases. The hour I ran one of the stations in KH6 was my first experience under a pileup. I think I ran more QSOs in that hour than I had in my log at home after a year. When I was first licensed about 20 years ago, my elmer (W5NK) demonstrated operating techniques by having me watch him do a few QSOs as 1E (he ran from a battery). I didn't operate a FD until 2003. I was really looking forward to it and had a blast. This was also quite necessary as I didn't get a HF radio until 6 month later. And I only been really active for the last six months. Before that, I did a limited effort in contests and many Public Service events. I also did a deployment to Mississippi in the aftermath of Katrina. Sorry for the long winded response. My points are: 1. I'm glad to hear you operated (I'm sorry I don't yet have the skill to work you.) 2. Find another group. A club can be a great source of support and ideas. I probably wouldn't be as active without the local club. 3. There is room for solo and group operations. I respectfully disagree with those suggesting avoiding groups. 4. I have a K1 and look forward to working you on the ECN. 73, -- Clark B. Wierda N8CBW (SSB/Digital operator for W8UM/W8PGW 4A MI effort) ___ 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] Buddipole on 2m?
I've used the Buddipole quite successfully on 2M. First was for a century (100 mile) bide ride we do here in Michigan. This usage is at the far end of the course and over a ridge fro the repeater we use for the event. The second time I used the Buddipole on 2M was after Katrina on the Gulf coast. There we had a simplex net (no repeaters) covering Jackson county, MS. I use the 16 foot mast and an extra whip with the VeraTee. I wire the horizontal whips together as the ground plane (sometimes I angle them down at 45 degrees). -- Clark B. Wierda N8CBW I am considering purchasing a buddipole from elecraft for portable hf use. This weekend I need to set up a 2m base station to provide communications for a local bicycle race. The buddipole literature indicates that it works from 2meters through hf. Has anyone tried to use the buddipole for 2 meter repeater work. I'm assuming I will need to orient the buddipole near vertically or otherwise to achieve vertical polarization. My real reason for wanting a buddipole is for travel with my KX-1, or field use with the K2/100, but if it will solve the immediate problem, it may get me moving to make the purchase! Thanks, Howard Ashcraft, W1WF -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 1:01 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Elecraft Digest, Vol 25, Issue 5 Send Elecraft mailing list submissions to elecraft@mailman.qth.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can reach the person managing the list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Elecraft digest... * This communication, including any attachments, is confidential and may be protected by privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by telephone or email, and permanently delete all copies, electronic or other, you may have. To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS, we inform you that any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. The foregoing applies even if this notice is imbedded in a message that is forwarded or attached. * ___ 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] Only on the Elecraft Reflector
OF course, I missed the error as I read both lists. -- Clark B. Wierda N8CBW ___ 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] Dayton
I'll also be at Dayton (and FDIM, well worth the time). -- Clark B. Wierda N8CBW ___ 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] Off topic question
The test test suggests a contest CQ. Probably from a automatic keyer or a contest logging program. Some contesters just letem rip until they hear a response through the keying. There was a 160M CW contest over the weekend, so that was probably from that. -- Clark B. Wierda N8CBW A friend asked me yesterday if I knew why hams would be sending the following Cq cq callsign callsign test test In cw over and over and over again I told him I did not, I could not find anything on the internet about it so I thought I would ask the most august body of hams for information. The signals where heard around 12:00 am midnight on 160m anyone know what was going on? Or why? ___ 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
