[Elecraft] Fwd: Import Costs from America
Hi to the list, As Clive said the original question I asked has been answered and once again I thank those that have answered this (both privately and publicly). As to the way the thread has now gone can we either discontinue this or if people wish to continue the new discussion change the thread title so that those of us who wish not to become imbroiled in the thread can set a filter to ignore it please 73 Gary G7USC Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Clive Lorton cl...@thelortons.co.uk Date: 26 September 2014 19:06:13 BST To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Import Costs from America Come on guys, The original question was about import duty and VAT (sales Tax) to the UK. I purchased my K3 knowing that if there was a problem I would have to return part or all of the radio to either the U$ or Italy at my own cost. PLEASE stop hijacking any thread that eludes to transport costs to Europe to why won't the Factory pay return cost... Its boring and no ones listening. Clive G8POC. __ 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 gary.mckel...@btinternet.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] Import Costs from America
Hi to the list, Once again this list has answered my question. Thank you to all who have replied on list and direct to me. Much appreciated. Once I'm in a situation to I will be ordering direct rather than pay a dealer. 73 Gary G7USC Sent from my iPhone On 22 Sep 2014, at 04:26, Don Palmer d.pal...@btinternet.com wrote: Hi all you pay is VAT I have bought a KPA 500,2xP3 and 2xKAT500 and all have only had VAT. Good luck on what ever you do. Don G6CMV Sent from my iPad __ 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] Import Costs from America
Hi All recently I've inherited some money. I'm considering buy a K3/100 and the Elecraft 500W linear direct from Elecraft (UK prices are the same in pounds as the price in dollars). Buying direct would save about £1600. Obviously the import charges then have to be pains and was wondering if any one might have a rough idea of these? 73 Gary G7USC Sent from my iPhone __ 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] K2 SSB PTT Switch
Hi I just use the hand PTT switch supplied by Heil works well for me. I use a Heil Proset with the HC 5 insert. 73 Gary G7USC Sent from my iPhone On 14 Dec 2013, at 19:01, Bryan hbsav...@shaw.ca wrote: Can anyone recommend an appropriate PTT switch for my Heil Proset and K2? 73, Bryan VE6HBS __ 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] K2 Signal to Noise on 160m ?
Thank you to Sverre for the link to a very interesting and useful web page. 73 Gary G7USC Sent from my iPhone On 24 Nov 2013, at 20:56, Sverre Holm (LA3ZA) la...@nrrl.no wrote: You don't give so much information here about how you did the sidetone pitch adjustment, but it is easy to mess up things if you do that without adjusting filters also. See item 3 in the list of 'Elecraft K2 do's and don'ts' http://la3za.blogspot.no/2011/09/elecraft-k2-dos-and-donts.html Jimithy66 wrote This a used K2 and I adjusted the STP (Sidetone Pitch) to my liking and wonder if that messed something up or is the K2 noisy on 160m ? - Sverre, LA3ZA K2 #2198, K3 #3391, LA3ZA Blog: http://la3za.blogspot.com, LA3ZA Unofficial Guide to K2 modifications: http://la3za.blogspot.com/p/la3za-unofficial-guide-to-elecraft-k2.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-Signal-to-Noise-on-160m-tp7581113p7581127.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
[Elecraft] Identifying C26 on K2 100w PA
Hi All, I need a bit of help identifying C26. Can any one tell me what markings are on the above capacitor ? I have a possibility of two that it could be, just not 100% sure which one of the two 73 Gary G7USC Sent from my iPhone __ 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] K2 Trouble shooting
Hi to the List, I was wondering if there is anyone living close to Chester (in England) that would be willing to assist me with trouble shooting my K2. The basic problem is with getting the rig showing full power output at QRP levels and fully setup. If you can help please feel free to phone me on the mobile below. I will say I'm deaf and speaking on a phone is quite arduous for me so be patient please :-) -- Gary McKelvie G7USC +44(0)1244 301818 +44(0)7968 501863 __ 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] Red and Green Enamel Wire
Hi to the list, Just a quick question is the enamel wire, both the red and green the same wire used throughout all the kits/modules the same? I.E could I use any spare red or green from building the basic K2 in the KSB2 module or the 100w PA? 73 de Gary G7USC Gary McKelvie G7USC Web : www.garym.org.uk Mobile : +447968501863 MSN Messenger : [EMAIL PROTECTED] So Long and Thanks for all the Fish ___ 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] Slight problem with adjusting power output
Hi to the List, OK here goes when I use the power dial to adjust the Power out on the K2 I get on the LCD the keyer speed being adjusted. This also happens when I use the keyer dial. I've checked that every thing worked fine and dandy up to the stage 2 alignment (40m receive). I 'm not sure where I've mucked it up as I can't see any shorts,components not soldered or components in the wrong place on any of the boards. At present I'm stuck on the 40m transmitter alignment so haven't set up the other bands for receive or transmit yet. Any ideas/suggestions what to check greatly appreciated. :) 73 Gary Gary McKelvie G7USC Web : www.garym.org.uk Mobile : +447968501863 MSN Messenger : [EMAIL PROTECTED] So Long and Thanks for all the Fish ___ 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] Slight problem with adjusting power output
Hi Tom, Thanks it was D5 that was incorrectly orientated. I did also touch the soldering iron to U3 at the same time but definitely it was D5 the wrong way round. Much appreciated. 73 de Gary G7USC At 18:04 20/05/2007, you wrote: Hi Gary! On the Front Panel Board check the following: Orientation og D4 and D5. Also check for a short between pin 6 and 7 on U3. My bet is a short on pin 6 and 7 on U3 Let me know what u find Gary. 73 de Tom LA1PHA Gary McKelvie G7USC Web : www.garym.org.uk Mobile : +447968501863 MSN Messenger : [EMAIL PROTECTED] So Long and Thanks for all the Fish ___ 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] How Critical is R116's Value?
Hi to the List, I misidentified R116 and soldered it in the wrong place. I now have R116 with leads far too short to hold in L33 on the underside of the RF board in my K2. I can get locally either a 4.7 or 5.6 M Ohm resistor of the correct type. So would either of these be suitable as a replacement for R116? TIA 73 Gary G7USC Gary McKelvie G7USC Web : www.garym.org.uk Mobile : +447968501863 MSN Messenger : [EMAIL PROTECTED] So Long and Thanks for all the Fish ___ 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] Thanks to all on the List
Hi to the List, I must say a big thank you to the you all for the advice particularly over the last week. I have now sorted the problem of R116 by using a 5.6 M Ohm resister. I have also now completed the Stage 2 Alignment. It's very nice to hear signals of all sorts on 40m. Now onto the PA stage and the KSB2 module. Hopefully up and running on digital within the next couple of weeks :) Once that's done i have the Noise Blanker, Audio Filter RS232 port and The 100w PA to do. The 100w PA will be the last section. I'll run the K2 QRP for most of the time even with the 100w PA in situ. I certainly will have a fair bit to talk about at my local radio club once the K2 is complete. Hopefully I will win the Clubs construction contest this year but it will also be the first year I've entered as previously I've not had something worth entering :) 73 Gary Gary McKelvie G7USC Web : www.garym.org.uk Mobile : +447968501863 MSN Messenger : [EMAIL PROTECTED] So Long and Thanks for all the Fish ___ 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] Advice needed on stripping enameled wire
Hi to the list, Was wondering if anyone has any tips for stripping the enamel off the enameled wire for coils,transformers etc. I find that using the hot blob of solder method wasteful of solder and not 100%, so am currently using a mixture of a lighter flame and the solder technique which seems to be better than just the blob of solder method.. So is there a better way or how do you do them? 73 Gary G7USC Gary McKelvie G7USC Web : www.garym.org.uk Mobile : +447968501863 MSN Messenger : [EMAIL PROTECTED] So Long and Thanks for all the Fish ___ 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] Advice needed on stripping enameled wire
Hi to the List, I've taken it on board guys, what I'm now doing is the sand paper first to roughen the enamel then the blob. It works much better. Much quicker. Before i was just using the blob and it seemed to take forever. I am going to try a Stanley knife just gently on the wire to see how that does. Regards Gary Gary McKelvie G7USC Web : www.garym.org.uk Mobile : +447968501863 MSN Messenger : [EMAIL PROTECTED] So Long and Thanks for all the Fish ___ 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] RFC Component Identification
Hi to the list, Hopefully some one will confirm what I think is the RFC's. I'm currently building the 40m receiver (RF Board stage 2) I think I have identified the RFC's which are similar to resistors but thicker in their body shape with the leads axially. Like resistors they are marked with various colour bands to mark their value with a 4 band to mark tolerance e.g. silver/gold. some of the bodies are tan, some are green. The photo and parts list says they should all be green. unfortunately I can't measure Inductance on my DMM. Is there any measurement on my DMM e.g. resistance that would indicate that these are the RFC's? I'm thinking would they have a typical resistance possibly a low one? I also have one separate one which has a tan body , colour markings green red/brown green with a gold tolerance mark, similar to a 1/8 watt resistor which I believe is the sub miniature one used on the underside of the RF Board PC for the modification near C191. Thanks in advance. 73 Gary G7USC Gary McKelvie G7USC Web : www.garym.org.uk Mobile : +447968501863 MSN Messenger : [EMAIL PROTECTED] So Long and Thanks for all the Fish ___ 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] Re: RFC Component Identification
Hi All, Thanks to Tom N0SS and Steve K0PQ for the speed replies they've answered my query, much appreciate guys. 73 Gary G7USC At 12:02 07/05/2007, Gary McKelvie wrote: Hi to the list, Hopefully some one will confirm what I think is the RFC's. I'm currently building the 40m receiver (RF Board stage 2) I think I have identified the RFC's which are similar to resistors but thicker in their body shape with the leads axially. Like resistors they are marked with various colour bands to mark their value with a 4 band to mark tolerance e.g. silver/gold. some of the bodies are tan, some are green. The photo and parts list says they should all be green. unfortunately I can't measure Inductance on my DMM. Is there any measurement on my DMM e.g. resistance that would indicate that these are the RFC's? I'm thinking would they have a typical resistance possibly a low one? I also have one separate one which has a tan body , colour markings green red/brown green with a gold tolerance mark, similar to a 1/8 watt resistor which I believe is the sub miniature one used on the underside of the RF Board PC for the modification near C191. Thanks in advance. 73 Gary G7USC Gary McKelvie G7USC Web : www.garym.org.uk Mobile : +447968501863 MSN Messenger : [EMAIL PROTECTED] So Long and Thanks for all the Fish Gary McKelvie G7USC Web : www.garym.org.uk Mobile : +447968501863 MSN Messenger : [EMAIL PROTECTED] So Long and Thanks for all the Fish ___ 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] (no subject)
Hi Chris, I'm just outside of Chester (approx 30-40 minutes away) if you need some where to throw the antenna up and don't mind travelling i know a very good spot about 1/2 mile away from me. If you want give me a ring on my mobile number which is in my signature. 73 Gary G7USC Chris K6DBG wrote the following Not to derail the K3 discussions, but :-) I'm in Manchester for the week, and brought my KX1 along. If someone reading this list is nearby, I'd love to get together for a pint or get suggestions for some place I can throw a wire into a tree without getting arrested. 73 de chris K6DBG Gary McKelvie G7USC Web : www.garym.org.uk Mobile : +447968501863 MSN Messenger : [EMAIL PROTECTED] So Long and Thanks for all the Fish ___ 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] Update on k2 #6089
Hi All, I haven't added anything to the list for a bit, but i thought an update on my K2 would be in order :) Currently I have just completed stage one tuning and aligning of the radio and so far all is bang on Spec. i did find setting the AGC threshold a bit fiddley (I think I need 3 hands) So I'm going to be start on Stage at the week end and hopefully that will go as the first part of the kit has. My little 4 year old had the honour of being the person to switch the K2 on as he has beenhelping me to build the kit :) 73 Gary Gary McKelvie G7USC Web : www.garym.org.uk Mobile : +447968501863 MSN Messenger : [EMAIL PROTECTED] So Long and Thanks for all the Fish ___ 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] K2 kit arrived today
Hi All, Well I received my K2 today, Thank you Elecraft for a speedy dispatch and delivery! Wish all companies were the same. Construction has now started on # 6089, altho I do already have a question :) Where there is a diode marked (diode 3 upper right edge near to the top of the PCB) you install a resistor (R22 82 KOhms ), Now I've searched the archives, the erratica sheet and manual and can't find any thing about it, so the question is simply - why? You can be sure there will be more questions to follow over time :) I've already been penciled in to do a talk for my local radio club at some point on my experiences on building the K2 and knowing what my fellow club members are like I'll no doubt be asked about things like that :) 73 Gary Gary McKelvie G7USC Web : www.garym.org.uk Mobile : +447968501863 MSN Messenger : [EMAIL PROTECTED] So Long and Thanks for all the Fish ___ 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] RE: K2 and Digital Modes
Hi to the list, Thanks to every one that replied to my query about the K2 and Digital modes. It was pretty much what I wanted to hear. I've now ordered my kit and am looking forward to receiving it so that I can get started on building this radio. So apologies to those that replied either to me on or off the list I usually reply far quicker than this. once again Thanks for the info much appreciated. Will no doubt be back in touch when I run into a problem :) Several people have suggested to remote the 100w PA so I'll no doubt go that way and I've been following the recent thread in the list on doing that. i now wish i had ordered a separate enclosure. Currently no plans to get the AATU that might just be an idea for a birthday/Xmas present. I never run any digital mode above 40 watts so may just get away with having the PA internal for now with the power limited to 30 on RTTY and lower on PSK etc Just one other thing what microphones are best suited to the K2 ? I currently use a Heil Proset with the HC 5 element on a Yaesu FT847 and was wondering if that was suitable for the K2? 73 Gary Gary McKelvie G7USC Web : www.garym.org.uk Mobile : +447968501863 MSN Messenger : [EMAIL PROTECTED] So Long and Thanks for all the Fish ___ 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] K2 and Digital Modes
Hi to the List, I'm thinking of buying the kit for the K2 with the 100 watt PA. I will mainly be operating on Digital modes such as PSK 31 MFSK 16 RTTY and Hellschreiber. I will be using a Tigertronics SL 1+ interface but was wondering if there are any known problems with the K2 and any or all of these modes before I buy the Kit and start building. Regards Gary G7USC Gary McKelvie G7USC Web : www.garym.org.uk Mobile : +447968501863 MSN Messenger : [EMAIL PROTECTED] So Long and Thanks for all the Fish ___ 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
