[Elecraft] The times they are a changin
Speaking of Steve KD1JV - he just announced an upcoming ("sometime before Christmas") new kit today. In a departure from his usual CW kits this one will be for SSB/digital modes. John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ ___ >While Steve Weber. We Say Good Bye To Joanna And Chip trecommanews.com http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/59cee38faf056638f5853st04vuc __ 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] HBD K2...and HBD Norcal 40
There is currently an effort being made to commemorate another N6KR design - the Norcal 40/40a. That little rig will be 25 years old in 2018 and there is an effort being led by K7QO to reproduce the kit using (some) SMD parts and a new design of the audio freq annunciation circuitry. The idea is to put your NC-40 on the air throughout 2018 and work as many others as you can. For those who don't have an original one, the new version will hopefully come to fruition. Details are updated daily on the "qrp-tech" YahooGroup. John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ Cardiologist Warns: Throw Out Your Probiotics Now Gundry MD http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/59c7df7aec21c5f7a2187st02vuc __ 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] 630 meter band open for use
I recently built a 630m transverter that some here may be interested in knowing about. It went together easily, has a small parts count and works quite well (into a dummy load for now): https://ae5x.blogspot.com/2017/06/630m-kit-completed-tested.html John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ Mind & Body Guide: 3 Effective Ways To Lose Belly Fat LCR Health http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/59bc639fd1bc7639f3116st01vuc __ 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] 630 meter band open for use
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[Elecraft] Drone antenna launch Field portable! Changed topic.
Here's what I use on my Phantom: https://www.hobbyzone.com/radio-related/servo-related/accessories/efla405.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw557NBRC9ARIsAHJvVVPLFAokgDV7508h4v3RDV4nAUJpM3DmTknCizN8TLtUUmg0Xb9JSzIaAkHzEALw_wcB I'll make a video of it in antenna-installation action once we dry out a bit more from Harvey. Cheap and works quite well, tree height is not an issue. John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ Jo Gaines Ends All The Rumors mygreatdesigns.com http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/59a807517522d7517b6cst01vuc __ 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] Make this email list more manageable - a forum instead?
I don't know why so many people insist on making use of this list in the most difficult way possible - by receiving individual emails or via the daily summary email... A far easier way is to just look periodically (daily, hourly) at the list of messages here: http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2017-August/date.html and click on the topics that are of interest to you. Turn off the email delivery function of list postings entirely - your "Delete" key will thank you. John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ ___ >It's not easy to manage, especially with the increasing number of products all lumped in. 3 Common Foods Surgeons Are Now Calling "Death Foods" Nucific http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/599836a050160369f618dst01vuc __ 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] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?
We are headed into the totality zone ourselves - a 12 hour drive for a 2 minute event. For those who don't make it this year, there is another one in 2024 that will provide "totality" for a much larger portion of the US population: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/map/2024-april-8# Happy viewing all, John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ >Many of us are headed into the solar eclipse zone in the next few days Police Urge Americans to Carry This With Them at All Times The Observer http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/599632d0814a332d04a5dst03vuc __ 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] KX2 added to Sherwood's list
I'd be interested in reading the longer KX2 report he mentions but couldn't find it on his site. Anyone have a link? John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ _ >My long form report on the KX2, available in PDF format, . 3 Common Foods Surgeons Are Now Calling "Death Foods" Nucific http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/598073b7d179373b75047st02vuc __ 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] K3S Package Discounts
Is this where we segue into the quarterly thread about the upcoming K4 and KX4? :-) John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ _ >I imagine that many persons wanting K3/K3s have one 1 Cup of This (Before Bed) Will "Destroy" Your Nail Fungus Wellness Above All http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/597cd33ecf339533e74bfst01vuc __ 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] KX2 added to Sherwood's list
I notice that the KX2's narrow dynamic range is tested at a 3 kHz bandwidth. Other radios on Sherwood's list are measured at either 2, 3 and 5 kHz. Doesn't this make direct comparison between various radios (and list order - since they are listed by dynamic range order) invalid? John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ ___ >Similar to our lab measurements. (Not bad for a 13 oz radio. If this were >1999, it would have been at >the top of the list :) > > >73, >Wayne >N6KR > On Jul 27, 2017, at 6:11 PM, John AE5X wrote: > > I haven't seen this mentioned here yet...KX2 receiver specs were added > yesterday: > > http://www.sherweng.com/table.html 1 Cup of This (Before Bed) Will "Destroy" Your Nail Fungus Wellness Above All http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/597b491759ff449172025st04vuc __ 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] KX2 added to Sherwood's list
I haven't seen this mentioned here yet...KX2 receiver specs were added yesterday: http://www.sherweng.com/table.html John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ Actress Tells All: "I Felt Bloated, Tired...Now I Know Why" ActivatedYou http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/597a8f936bed0f9375e4st03vuc __ 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] Signing "/QRP"
>I view it as a "I'm special ... Please take pitty on me - I -never- >respond. > >73 > >K0PP ___ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OnpkDWbeJs John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ 1 Cup of This (Before Bed) Will "Destroy" Your Nail Fungus Wellness Above All http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/597938e82f66f38e838abst02vuc __ 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] Signing "/QRP"
I always answer such stations because there is a greater chance that they'll have an interesting rig. Maybe built from a kit, maybe nothing more than a few components stuffed onto a board "Manhattan" style. Or they may be operating from a tent or mountaintop. I've responded to these stations and have been one myself a time or two. And hopefully will again, repeatedly. John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ 1 Simple Trick Removes Eye Bags & Lip Lines in Seconds pepperific.org http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/597936fe6a95b36fe6361st04vuc __ 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] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2
I hope the KX4 will be a digital-friendly KX2. Similar in size and form-factor as the KX2 but with digital in/outputs & CAT via RJ45 (similar to Flex 600-series' DAX) for those who choose to use it as such; same LCD display as the KX2. John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/2017/07/the-ideal-portable-qrp-radio.html __ Have you tried using FLrig? I use FLrig with my KX2 and KX3, then FLdigi talks to FLrig. 3 Common Foods Surgeons Are Now Calling "Death Foods" Nucific http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/5971f80c58017780c6855st04vuc __ 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] Cooling on a KX2
Sounds like a great opportunity for an Elecraft-branded Stirling engine turning a small fan: https://youtu.be/Qshc2yWKq2A John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ Usually the situation where people do > not use fans is when they are operating portable and don't want to > waste the power or have extra stuff to pack/set up Police Urge Americans to Carry This With Them at All Times The Observer http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/5949c037661ea40372c42st04vuc __ 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] Flash mob experiment, right now, 28.050 +/- 5?
Well that was fun! Only time for one QSO and it was with Dale WA8SRA (K3, 500 watts) whose signal got stronger as the QSO continued. I hope this is still going on later when I have more time to play. Nice to see 10m being opened by a reflector posting! 73 all, John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ 3 Common Foods Surgeons Are Now Calling "Death Foods" 3 Harmful Foods http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/593eb8d525ea538d5199est02vuc __ 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] New radio , new display
This is nothing more than yet another chinese effort at cloning work and creativity done by others, this time by M0NKA and his kit here: http://www.m0nka.co.uk/ John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ Affordable Wireless Plans Set up is easy. Get online in minutes. Starting at only $14.95 per month! www.netzero.net?refcd=nzmem0216 __ 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] Charging the KX2 battery with solar
>From Bioenno's own website on this particular charge controller: "This solar controller is intended for 12V LiFePO4 Batteries Only" https://www.bioennopower.com/products/12v-24v-20a-solar-charge-controller-mppt-for-lifepo4-batteries LiFePO4 batteries are not Li-Ion batteries. 73, John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ ___ I have a Bioenno Power solar charge controller (SC-1220JU), and I'm wondering if there would be any issues with charging the KX2's internal battery with that charge controller. Affordable Wireless Plans Set up is easy. Get online in minutes. Starting at only $14.95 per month! www.netzero.net?refcd=nzmem0216 __ 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] KX2 for sale
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[Elecraft] OT: not bashing a product just a warning to future purchase rs.
I've built several of Hans' kits over the years and was fortunate enough to meet him in person a few years ago. He's a stand-up guy all the way and embodies characteristics that are sorely lacking in KC6CNN. His "Ultimate" series kits break new ground in ham radio - they are innovative and there is nothing else like them out there. One is adrift in the Pacific and still "reporting home" after almost a year: http://www.qsl.net/zl1rs/oceanfloater.html Others have circumnavigated the world on cheap mylar party balloons: http://www.qrp-labs.com/circumnavigators.html Gerald, if you have so much as an iota of class you'll make an attempt to stand up on your hind legs and apologize to Hans just as publicly as you criticized him under the guise of "helping someone save their money". John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ _ >First: It is totally inappropriate material for the Elecraft support list. >Shame on you Gerald. > >Second: Since the can of worms was open I feel it necessary to come to Hans >defense. Actress Maggie Q Shocks With Her Solution To Tummy Troubles activatedyou.com http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/590defa9bf5b36fa9266cst02vuc __ 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] [KX2] Synchronous detection for KX2?
I'm curious if synchronous detection could be implemented on the KX2 via a future firmware upgrade. During summer lulls in my ham band activity I enjoy a bit of SWLing from time to time and would love to have this feature if it's possible. John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ Affordable Wireless Plans Set up is easy. Get online in minutes. Starting at only $14.95 per month! www.netzero.net?refcd=nzmem0216 __ 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] Another really good reason to come to the Visailia DX conve ntion this weekend...
What will a KX2 drive it to (pardon the grammar)? John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ Actress Maggie Q Shocks With Her Solution To Tummy Troubles activatedyou.com http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/58f90bf3c552bf27015st04vuc __ 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] kx2 utility for linux on Raspberry Pi
For anyone who may be thinking about buying one of these $35 boards, there are other radio-related projects for them: http://ae5x.blogspot.com/search/label/R-Pi John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ >Haven't used otherwise. Sits in a box and am thinking about selling with case >accessories Police Urge Americans to Carry This With Them at All Times The Observer http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/58e977bda82ea77bd53c4st04vuc __ 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] FCC R&O approves 630m ham band
Better get with the program: :-) http://ae5x.blogspot.com/2017/03/new-rig-for-630-meter-allocation.html John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ __ Working on a 472 kHz HT as we speak :) Wayne N6KR This Herb Stops Balding Immediately And Restarts Hair Growth Regrow Hair Protocol http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/58deff52bc3527f526c9fst01vuc __ 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] KX2/KX3 phone ops during QRPTTF?
This year's QRP to the Field is 22 April: http://www.zianet.com/qrp/qrpttf/2017/ttf.htm Unlike past QRPTTF events, this one has the potential to include a lot of SSB activity. In the pre-KX2/3 days most rigs used in this annual event were CW-only. I hope non-CW owners of these rigs will consider participating this year and, like NPOTA ops who used these rigs, make QRPTTF a multi-mode event. John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ This Herb Stops Balding Immediately And Restarts Hair Growth Regrow Hair Protocol http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/58c2fef15f4e97ef161bast04vuc __ 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] Command inputs for Wilderness/Norcal KC1?
Does anyone happen to have the list of commands that can be inputted into the old Norcal KC1? This is the keyer/freq counter that could be built into the Norcal 40A. The manual for the transceiver itself is online on several places but not the KC1. TNX/73, John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ ‘Jersey Shore’ Reality Star Is Totally Unrecognizable Today reinventingaging.org http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/58bec86c3f38a486c48a2st02vuc __ 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] (OT) CW RESONANT SPEAKER
Here's a video of the Sky Tec and a few tips for building a copy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF8bk6958Hg John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ __ In the late 70's, I used a Sky Tec CW-1 resonant speaker. $9.95 USD in 1977. It worked very well and had a very sweet sound. A sleeve in the top allowed pitch adjustment. I still have it, somewhere around here... When I first got my KX3, I considered duplicating it (it is made primarily out of PVC pipe) so I could use two of them to take advantage the KX3's audio special effects. So many projects, so little time. Mark, KE6BB Losing Weight Is Easier Than Ever With This Magic Formula Capitalizing Calories http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/58a7a8d319fea28d266b8st02vuc __ 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] QRP/outdoors/SOTA/KX2 presentation at the Palm Springs hamfest, Feb. 4th
And the ability to monitor amp-hours consumed is more than just a gee-whiz feature. It is quite a useful attribute allowing one to fairly accurately judge how much longer a battery will last. John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ Affordable Wireless Plans Set up is easy. Get online in minutes. Starting at only $14.95 per month! www.netzero.net?refcd=nzmem0216 __ 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 Amp Hours
I disagree - some of us use rechargeable batteries both internally and externally. And sometimes both at the same time. John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ __ It would be *really* nice if this could be configured to only increment when using the internal battery, as that is the best indicator as to whether it needs charging or not. Finally a Cheap Way to Track Your Car Smarter Life Advice http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/585043db46ab043db4e93st01vuc __ 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