[Elecraft] Totally OT: Universal Radio, anyone?
Hi all, OK, new subject, equally offtopic ;-) Does anyone have bad or strange dealings with Universal Radio from Reynoldsburg OH? Please respond off-list Thanks, Fred PA4YBR/KA4YBR, K2/100 #05331 ___ 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] Major Flaw in the K3
Bob, Dang those engineers at Elecraft. This problem already existed in my K2... you'd assume they had found and fixed the problem by now, right? My shack buddy basically laughs at me, as he doesn't have this problem. "Fred, you're hearing things that arent even there, so please stop yapping at the mike", he then grunts, whilst going back to his TS-480HX. And indeed, I dont hear HIM calling reply to DX, so he may be right! Either my K2's finals are gone, or Im hearing DX ghosts :) 73 de Fred Yeah, this was a joke. It's known that the K2/100 hears about 10 times more than what it "can work", so Bob's assumption about the kilowatter is about right, as far as my experience goes. :P --f -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Locher Sent: dinsdag 4 september 2007 18:17 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Major Flaw in the K3 I have found a really major flaw in the K3. It can be fixed with an accessory but it will be very expensive. The flaw can be a great frustration. Fortunately, I have been able to fully document what causes it. Here it is - the receiver hears entirely too well. I am hearing all sorts of DX, particularly on 40 and 20 meters, where I spend most of my time. I am hearing a lot of rare DX stations that no one else is calling. The frustration is that when I call them they can't hear me. Often not at all, while at other times they try to get my call but do not manage it. Just because they are S0 or S1 in the K3 is not an excuse; they are solid Q5 copy. This is not a single isolated incident; this has happened to me repeatedly. Of course, once these stations have K3's the problem will probably go away; then they will be able to hear me. But in the mean time this issue must be dealt with. I see two possible solutions. One is to turn off the receiver preamp and turn on the attenuator that Elecraft has so thoughtfully provided - this makes me suspect that Wayne knew all along that this would be a problem - the other is to add a 1500 watt solid state linear with built in antenna tuner and full QSK. I suspect that this is the fix that Eric has in mind. 73 Bob W9KNI ___ 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] M0XDF: Re: What difference?
CQ CQ CQ Can we all relax a bit and stop bickering about the delays, the lack of communications about them and whether it's a Brit of Yank thing to 'claim one's right' ? Elecraft have acknowledged that they should have more (and better) communications to their customers, and they have indeed sent out a fair explanation of the goings-on. Thanks y'all, de Fred PA4YBR/KA4YBR PSE SK ___ 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 Accessory Connector
Brett writes: > Kind of silly, I have regular normal D connectors that > have worked fine after many thousands or connects > and disconnects. I tend to agree... my 1972-era PDP-11 systems all have D-shell connectors for most I/O, and guess what, they still work fine. And yeah, that's "slightly more" then the listed 200-to-500 matings, I can guarantee that! :) Elecraft's choice of using the D-Sub15 is fine. It's solderable by most people, not too flimsy to just break when being pulled at the connector end (try that with a MiniDIN ..) and, as someone else already mentioned, you can even grab a regular PC VGA cable, get rid of the "other end" of the cable (that being a connector or a monitor ;-) and then use it for the KayThree... Cheers, Fred PA4YBR/KA4YBR #05331 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] OT - W9DHI here?
Apologies for going OT ! Is Gregg W9DHI here by chance? If so: Gregg, pse reply off-list ! Thanks, Fred PA4YBR K2/100 #05331 ___ 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 Handi-Talki Out There Now?
Hi, I use a Kenwood F7E (2m/70cm with wideband all-mode receive, nice to monitor HF) and it works like a charm, both on the duck (I don't use the Kenwood duck, but, rather, a Diamond SRH-999 mini-duck) as well as on external ants through SMA. Of all my handies (yes, I do have a few), I still like the F7 the most. Cheers, Fred PA4YBR/KA4YBR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul - VE1DY Sent: zondag 10 juni 2007 12:33 To: Bob Nielsen Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Best Handi-Talki Out There Now? This is interesting Bob. I've read similar about the TH-F6A, which has kept me from buying it, but I hadn't read that about the VX-6R before. Too bad the fuse in the F6A is an smt fuse on the board. Thank you, 73, Paul -- Paul - ve1dy - Halifax, NS SKCC #91, QRP-L #416, K2 - 5678 www3.ns.sympatico.ca/ppike On 6/9/07, Bob Nielsen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've been happy with my VX-6R, although I understand that you can't > connect it to a grounded mobile antenna with the cigarette-lighter > charger attached or bad things happen (maybe a DC block in the > antenna line would help, but I haven't verified that). > > Bob, N7XY > > > > I did eham review searches on IC-T90A, > > TH-F6A and Yaseu's VX-6R and 7R. Seems like > > for every one - some one or 2 hams found a > > lemon and bought one them gave them fits. ___ 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: Smart Ways (RE: [Elecraft] Musing on K3 Production and other things)
Ehh... and to clarify something: I would assume that this is
something Elecraft isn't setting up *themselves*, but instead
a manufacturing facility partner. They do have all the
machinery (and logistics) required for such a project, and,
indeed, consider "the K3" as just another project.
--f
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Kempen
Sent: woensdag 9 mei 2007 16:03
To: Lee Buller; Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Smart Ways (RE: [Elecraft] Musing on K3 Production and other
things)
Hiyas,
> As I was falling asleep last night dreaming of a k3(OK, stop
> laughing)...
We're not laughing... we understand. "So, you, too, eh?" :P
> Who makes the PC Boards?
> Who stuff's the boards? (or what ever you do to surface mount
> components) Who checks the boards?
> Who fixes the boards?
This is done through mosly automated pick-and-place machines, which also
handle the soldering or things, and, if needed, the post-masking and
waxing of boards. Even testing procedures can be automated, on a
per-module (one "machine setup" per board) basis. It's just a fairly
expensive process to "set up", hence their (Elecraft's) requirement for
a prepayment at this time..
this is needed to finance the production run setup costs. Once
production is set up, it doesnt really add much to the overhead cost if
they make 10,000 or 50,000 boards, the machines will just have to work a
lil bit longer.
Tis much like the printing biz. The first in-print copy costs a
fortune, the rest are free :)
> Who puts the radios together for those people who want a assembled K3?
Good question, I assume they are or will be hiring assembly staff for
this. Dont forget that for their "kit biz", they also need a lot of
staff, for picking all the right parts, stuffing them into the lil
envelopes, etc etc.
> Can they handle the number of orders? (over 1K now I've heard)
I think they can, it also depends on their pre-prod cost base, and their
agreements with the production facility. See above.
> Isn't that a lot of manufacturing overhead?
Yes, in theory it is, as they "were" a kit biz. However... if they do
NOT do it this way, they'll be getting a truckload of "I cant get my K3
to work!" reports every day, which might lead to less orders ("the damn
things is unbuildable!!") which might lead to Lisa and Wayne applying
for burger-flippin duty at the local Mac. So, given the risks with such
a complex (and thus hard to build at home) product, they go the
half-prod(uct) way, which is smart.
Yes, I personally *can* do SMD, as I do this for many projects as a
hobbyist microelectronics freak, so could assemble the modules myself,
but hey.Most people can't, so Elecraft chose the right way.
And, as said... setting up such a line is the expensive part, once that
is done, they can roll as many as needed. So, SEND IN YOUR ORDER NOW,
AND YOU MIGHT WIN! Win What? Dunno, a beer with Eric, Wayne's sig on
the lid of your K3, or even a movie-date with Lisa :)
Cheers,
Fred PA4YBR/KA4YBR
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RE: [Elecraft] Musing on K3 Production and other things
Flextronics. *runs away, screaming* --f -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Tippett Sent: woensdag 9 mei 2007 15:42 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Musing on K3 Production and other things K0WA: >Who makes the PC Boards? Who stuff's the boards? (or what ever you do to surface mount components) Who checks the boards? Who fixes the boards? Probably someone like Solectron, Flextronics Sanmina or a dozen other companies who manufacture loaded boards. It's most definitely not Elecraft. >Who puts the radios together for those people who want a assembled K3? Could be Elecraft or a sub-contractor. My guess would be Elecraft to maintain tight QA on the rig and do final calibration and testing. >Can they handle the number of orders? (over 1K now I've heard) This is the kind of problem most companies would love to have! It is NOT a problem to lose any sleep over. >I wonder if Elecraft will have a board swap program? I hope so. Modular construction and upgradable firmware are two reasons I would not lose sleep about ordering early. It will not cost much to return a module for rework or repair. At 8 pounds it won't even cost much to return the entire rig if necessary (compare that to the boatanchor weight of the Icom and Yaesu behemoths). BTW don't forget that warranties are doubled when using certain types of credit cards. I've done this for years and the claim process is very simple. Keep you sales receipt and credit card slip! 73, Bill W4ZV ___ 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
Smart Ways (RE: [Elecraft] Musing on K3 Production and other things)
Hiyas,
> As I was falling asleep last night dreaming of a k3(OK,
> stop laughing)...
We're not laughing... we understand. "So, you, too, eh?" :P
> Who makes the PC Boards?
> Who stuff's the boards? (or what ever you do to surface mount
> components) Who checks the boards?
> Who fixes the boards?
This is done through mosly automated pick-and-place machines,
which also handle the soldering or things, and, if needed, the
post-masking and waxing of boards. Even testing procedures can
be automated, on a per-module (one "machine setup" per board)
basis. It's just a fairly expensive process to "set up", hence
their (Elecraft's) requirement for a prepayment at this time..
this is needed to finance the production run setup costs. Once
production is set up, it doesnt really add much to the overhead
cost if they make 10,000 or 50,000 boards, the machines will just
have to work a lil bit longer.
Tis much like the printing biz. The first in-print copy costs a
fortune, the rest are free :)
> Who puts the radios together for those people who want a
> assembled K3?
Good question, I assume they are or will be hiring assembly
staff for this. Dont forget that for their "kit biz", they also
need a lot of staff, for picking all the right parts, stuffing
them into the lil envelopes, etc etc.
> Can they handle the number of orders? (over 1K now I've heard)
I think they can, it also depends on their pre-prod cost base, and
their agreements with the production facility. See above.
> Isn't that a lot of manufacturing overhead?
Yes, in theory it is, as they "were" a kit biz. However... if they
do NOT do it this way, they'll be getting a truckload of "I cant get
my K3 to work!" reports every day, which might lead to less orders
("the damn things is unbuildable!!") which might lead to Lisa and
Wayne applying for burger-flippin duty at the local Mac. So, given
the risks with such a complex (and thus hard to build at home) product,
they go the half-prod(uct) way, which is smart.
Yes, I personally *can* do SMD, as I do this for many projects as a
hobbyist microelectronics freak, so could assemble the modules myself,
but hey.Most people can't, so Elecraft chose the right way.
And, as said... setting up such a line is the expensive part, once that
is done, they can roll as many as needed. So, SEND IN YOUR ORDER NOW,
AND YOU MIGHT WIN! Win What? Dunno, a beer with Eric, Wayne's sig on
the lid of your K3, or even a movie-date with Lisa :)
Cheers,
Fred PA4YBR/KA4YBR
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RE: [Elecraft] Digital advice sought for K2 and K3
Tony, I'm using a RigExpert S/D with my K2/100. Currently with just the SPKR and MIC connections for audio (which is messy), and hopefully using the MiniDIN on the BLQ interface as of sometime this week (thanks Doug !) - just to make for simpler cabling. The RE is nice, small, and USB-based. That's good for laptops that no longer have a (real) serial port. It also implements its own sound card, _and_ it presents a "CAT" serial port to the various HAM programs. Meaning: - one cable between that box and the K2 for audio/ptt (MiniDIN, or the MIC/SPK setup) - one cable between them for CAT (to the RS-232 port on the K2) - one cable between the box and the PC (USB) That is all. I use it with HAM Radio Deluxe, MixW2 and EchoLink. Cheers, Fred PA4YBR/KA4YBR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of N2TK, Tony Sent: maandag 7 mei 2007 1:14 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 'Elecraft' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Digital advice sought for K2 and K3 Tnx Don for the feedback. I got one of those boards from you so I am set with that. Well that will be neat that I don't have to buy any other hardware for the K3 to operate Digital. So I would only need a program for the PC? And sounds like my Rigblaster will do what I need for the K2. Do I get any advantages by upgrading to something like the Navigator or RigExpert for either the K2 or K3 as an interface? 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2007 7:02 PM To: N2TK, Tony Cc: Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Digital advice sought for K2 and K3 Tony, As I understand the K3 you won't even need the RigBlaster, it can connect directly to the computer (only cables and plugs needed) - even does RTTY/PSK31 without the computer at all if you want. For the K2, you should provide some isolation between the computer and the K2 - transformers in the audio-out and mic-in do that job and a voltage divider is needed in the mic input because the soundcard output is much greater than the mic input level. The RigBlaster should provide that isolation. Then if you want automatic transmit/receive, you need a transistor keying switch to turn transmit on (PTT) from the digital computer application - easily accomplished with a simple transistor switch to drive the PTT line - Google on PSK31 and you will find a lot of information about how to hook things up. Of course, your RigBlaster includes many of these things, so you may just want to unpack it. If you want a fixed audio output level from the K2, I have a few boards left (no kits) - you can take a look at my website article about it at http://w3fpr.qrpradio.com 73, Don W3FPR N2TK, Tony wrote: > I finally am going to get on the digital modes. Never did any of the digital > stuff before so I am asking advice from you digital mavens. At Dayton > I would like to pick up the hardware I need. > I have my K3 on order. For now I would be using my K2. > > Figured I would look especially at the Microham and Navigator > offerings. I like the idea that I wouldn't need to use an audio card in the PC. > I have a RIGblaster that has never been out of the box. Maybe that > works fine for digital modes? Do I need more than this? What does more > than this buy me? > > What advice can you give me as to what to look for, what to recommend > for hardware to use on my K2 and forthcoming K3 so that it would be > easy to switch from CW, SSB and any of the popular digital modes? > > Tnx for your advice. > > N2TK, Tony ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Power (clarification: *quiet* switcher!)
I use a 60-amp switcher from Diamond (GSV-6000) for driving both the K2/100 *plus* the HLA-300 amp (45A) without any issues. The supply is clean. One note: most smallish generators (think 'field day' !) do hate this power supply. I have seen 3KVA diesel units go into a panic mode when the GSV was turned on. Dunno what that is about- my own (diesel) generator seems OK with the very same supply. --f -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wayne burdick Sent: donderdag 3 mei 2007 4:50 To: wayne burdick Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Power (clarification: *quiet* switcher!) > Not yet, but I'd use a 4-6 amp supply for 10 W and 20-25A for 100 W. > To minimize noise, use a linear supply or a *quiet* (low RFI) > switcher. Wayne --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] When will we see the K4?
Hi ! Tom writes: > So...When will we see the K4? It already exists, and I happen to have several. They are UHF/VHF repeater systems designed by PMR Systems Ltd in the UK, for the U.K. emergency services. Cheers, Fred ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K2 - Countersunk Screws?
I did that about a year ago, works fine. I ordered a bunch of different screws from Lisa (the one that goes underside the VFO knob, to lock down the multiturn pot) and then did the job of cautiously 'drilling' the sink-angles. The body DOES get a little weaker this way, but it's still fine because there's many screws to do the job. Cheers, Fred PA4YBR (K2/100 #05331) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Morrow Sent: maandag 30 april 2007 16:37 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Countersunk Screws? >Looking at the new K3 has me admiring the slick countersunk external >hardware. I'm wondering how hard it would be to duplicate this with my >existing K2 panels? One has been able to admire that type of Elecraft construction since the appearance of the K1 almost seven years ago. The K1 has always had countersunk flathead screws on the cabinet sides and top. It's a very nice effect that, until the appearance of the K3, was not duplicated on other Elecraft radios. Mike / KK5F ___ 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
OOPS! (was: RE: [Elecraft] Other benefits of installing K60XV)`
Reply posted in wrong thread, sorry ! --f ___ 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] Other benefits of installing K60XV
Group: How about adding an extra pre-drive stage with automatic gain which takes anywhere from 5-50W and drives it to the level needed for full (800 resp. 1800W) output? That's how some of the other amps seem to do it. If you feed it 5W, the pre-drive stage does its 10dB thing first. If you feed it 25W, etc etc. up to the point where you feed it 50-100W, where it doesn't do any pre-drive at all, possibly even some level of 'input overdrive' shutdown protection. I'd like a KPA1800 for use with my K2/100, but being able to use it with my bare K2/15, as well as with e.g. my FT817 would kick ass. "One good amp serves all", and I'd prefer it to be an Elecraft ! Given the cost of R&D and the sheer desire to actually make money on things, Elecraft should think (or perhaps re-think) their design into a market position where they can grab a big load of sales, not "just" K2/100 owners... Cheers, Fred PA4YB$/KA4YBR K2/100 #05331 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Walker Sent: woensdag 28 februari 2007 11:34 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Other benefits of installing K60XV Hello group, I am considering getting the 144 transverter. I am curious if there any other benefits of installing the X60XV apart from not having to switch antennas? Dave VK2NA ___ 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] Travel advice
All, I have been taking "the K" everywhere I go, and never had an issue with customs or TSA. I *do* carry my license (both the U.S. and European one), and each bag (both checked and carryon) contain a copy of those, with the text: ATTN TSA: THIS BAG CONTAINS (DELICATE) RADIO EQUIPMENT, THE LICENSE FOR WHICH YOU WILL FIND BELOW. written on it in large print. I actually have one of those sheets where some TSA person scribbled "Thanks man, this helps us a lot!!" on it :P The only possible problem is sometimes the antenna.. I carry a DK9SQ fiberglass mast as carryon, and its shape sometimes causes the TSA people to get nervous. But in all trips I had only one where it was refused at first,and then later handed to the captain, who kept it with their stuff. I explained that although it could have been 'checked', I was merely afraid of being cracked, and therefore kept it as carryon. So... K2/100 (#05331), LDG AT200Pro, Diamond GSV4000 and the "wire bag" with mast ... great kit ! Cheers, Fred PA4YBR/KA4YBR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bernie Gardner Sent: vrijdag 19 januari 2007 13:36 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Travel advice Thanks John (and others who replied.) The consensus seems to be that there is no problem with the K2 as carry-on. I was planning to put the power supply in checked baggage, but maybe I'll carry it as well after John's experience. Bernie, W1AZ On Friday 19 January 2007 02:26, John Webster wrote: > >I am going to be going on a combined work and vacation trip in > >February, including Hawaii . . . > >First, what is the best way to pack the radio, and second, has anyone > >had recent experience with airport security as far as carrying radios > >and associated equipment? . . . > > > >Thanks for any advice! > > > >Bernie, W1AZ > > Hi Bernie: > > > > After 16 flights this summer alone, in and out of the USA, Europe, > Africa, Australia and New Zeeland, I think I can say with some > confidence that you will not have a problem taking your K2 along. > Your bag may be opened, swabbed, and you may be asked a question or > two, but it is very unlikely that you will have a problem. In fact, > over the last four years and many scores of times through security, > the worst I have had, was being asked to power up the K2 (which > involved plugging in the power supply which I also carry in the same > carry-on bag) in Lusaka, Zambia (9J2)-and that was probably more out > of sheer rote, or mere curiosity. They seemed genuinely tickled by the thing. > >... . . . > > Bottom line-take the K2 (and "golf-bag" if you can, particularly from > Hawaii), and have fun! > > > > 73 > > > > John, N6JW ___ 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] code test abolished - cross post from cw ml
> FCC MODIFIES AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE RULES, ELIMINATING MORSE CODE EXAM REQUIREMENTS AND > ADDRESSING ARRL PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION Yip ! Just in time, my General exam results are about to expire! --fred, PA4YBR, KA4YBR/AG, K2/100 #05331 ___ 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] BNC to UHF adaptor
Hi all, This part costs about EUR 1.40 here in Europe (US$ 1.80), and can be found pretty much anywhere. Cheers, Fred PA4YBR/KA4YBR K2/100 #05331 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeremiah McCarthy Sent: dinsdag 21 november 2006 17:21 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] BNC to UHF adaptor Amphenol's part number for their male BNC to female UHF adaptor is #2900...Readily available...RS number is (or was) 278-120... Jerry, wa2dkg ___ 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] Switching Power supplies for K2/100
EHi, > I'm sorry if this subject has been discussed (I'm sure it has) > but does anyone have advice re. a light wt. switching power > supply for the K2/100? tnx John N0GBR I'm using a Diamond GZV4000 (and sometimes a -6000), and that works well. I also use a somewhat smaller and lighter unit when I am on the road- the Samlex 1230 (25A), but that one gets pretty hot and doesn't seem to be quite as stable. This improves a lot if you connect a lead-acid battery in parallel with the K2. All of the above are HF-clean, by the way. Cheers, -- Fred N. van Kempen PA4YBR / KA4YBR K2/100+SSB+NB+DSP #005331 ka4ybr at amsat Chat mee! Ga naar http://www.luisteramateur.nl/chat/ ___ 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] Computer interface
Bill (and others), Yes, your proposed solution works, but here's some more alternatives: - grab one of those embarrasingly cheap USB-to-Serial sticks, plug that into the laptop's USB port, and voila, there's your DB9 - when going "remote control", you could use HAM Radio Deluxe, which is a more generic control system, or even G4ILO's K2/Net software, which uses a server part on the PC which actually "controls" the K2 (i.e. the one with the serial and/or audio cables attached), and then there's a nice graphical client program that connects to it. The remote-control software is free in both cases; the DB9 stick is about $12 here. Cheers, Fred PA4YBR/KA4YBR, K2/100 #05331 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Carpenter Sent: donderdag 21 september 2006 16:54 To: elecraft list Subject: [Elecraft] Computer interface It's not a huge priority for me and I'm a computer dunce but I did go ahead and make up the interface cable from the K2/100 to the computer. The problem is that the Dell laptop I use in the shack (I use AClog by N3FJP) has no db9 port, just USB. I did hook up to the desktop that is nearby and the interface works fine. We do have a wireless home network so my question is - can I leave the K2 hooked up to the desktop and access any control software and my AClog through the network or do I need to buy a db9/usb interface to go directly to my laptop? If I can use the network (which was set up by our 19 year old son who is away at college so unable to help computer dunce Dad) how do I go about doing so? Thanks in advance and my apologies for the dumb questions :) 73, Bill NZ0T K2/100 5703 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] WTB: K2DI and/or K2DI-PCI
Hiyas all, Looking to expand the K a little bit more, and pretty much the only thing that would still fit is the DI addon, by Paulí EA3BLQ (SK). Does anyone still have some his boards available, either just the boards, in kit or finished forms? Thanks and 73, Fred -- Fred N. van Kempen PA4YBR / KA4YBR K2/100+SSB+NB+DSP #005331 ka4ybr at amsat "The C language is like a carving knife: simple, sharp, and extremely useful in skilled hands. Like any sharp tool, C can injure people who are unable to handle it." --Andy Koenig ___ 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
