Re: [Elecraft] EQP reminder: starts tomorrow, 1500Z
KX-1 #959 will be there...mostly likely 40m at night... 73 John K7FD ___ 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] KX1 #978, full-throttle!
Homepage: http://andrea.borgia.bo.it /Amateur radio: IZ4FHT A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text. Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing? A: Top-posting. Q: What is the most annoying thing on usenet and in e-mail? -should the bumpers actually touch the front cover or are they used just in case? I did my best to use little solder and trim leads short, but the bumpers do not really lie flat and I'm a little worried they might come off someday. Andrea, I cut the rubber bumpers into halves so they could lay flat against the board in between solder pads. I just made sure the rubber pads stood taller than the solder connections. I, too, didn't think they would stick too long either... VB72/3rds, John K7FD ___ 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: Re: [Elecraft] 2 k2
Actually, it appears you need 3 more K2's to replace those other rigs ;) 73 John K7FD > > From: "David" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > well lets see maybe I need to qualify my statement > with the following list of hf equipment why would I need two k2 > ts2k hamshack > ts45sa hamshack > ft897 night stand > k2 hamshack ___ 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] KXB30: Devil's in the Details
I'm happy to report KX1 #959 is now sporting options KXB30 and KXAT1...and all is working as one seamless unit! I must admit that the dinky KXB30 is a deceiving little board! By the time you route the wires down through the main KX1, you've earned your stripes on this puppy. The detail work required isn't difficult but if you've got all thumbs, good luck! One note; the rubber pads for the 30 meter module had me scratching my head. My soldered leads were pretty darn 'flush' but certainly not flat or smooth enough to have those pads adhere worth a hoot. I ended up cutting the rubber pads into slimmer strips that were then strategically placed in between solder points so as to get a nice flat bond to the pcb and still offer rubber bumper protection. Second note: the manual states that one of the 30 meter alignment trimmers may be 'broad'; in my case, broad meant finding 'no' peak on the one nearest the bandwidth pot. I used my K2 as a reference signal and could not determine any peak what so ever. Tomorrow when I can hear WWV, I'll try to peak it again. The other 30m trimmer peaked nicely. As far as the KXAT1, the optional power calibration will be performed tomorrow as well. Can't believe the P6.3 it's saying for output...this is with pots R1 and R2 set to 60% as per errata sheet... All in all, a delightful trip down kit building lane...with a few detours along the way! 73 John K7FD ___ 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] Mini Tripod KX1 pics
http://webpages.charter.net/peanut/ Didn't have much time to work on the webpage...thus, I just added them to one that was sitting on my hard drive, hi. Anyway, this will give you the basic idea... A quarter inch hole in the middle of the back panel, down about an inch from the top edge... 73 John K7FD ___ 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] KX1 stand: Mini Tripod
I decided to use a fully adjustable mini camera tripod for using the KX1 in the shack. The tripod only stands 3 inches tall or so and it's plenty stable enough for in-shack use...and looks very slick. The KX1 now sports a perfect 45 deg angle and sets on there like a masterpiece painting. My thought is to get another back panel; that way I'll have one for batteries and one with the tripod...both ready to go anytime. With any luck I'll post a picture on the web later this evening...if anyone wishes to take a look. So far the KX1 is very addictive; even the K1 and K2 are getting lonely. And the Icom's are way past lonely, they're fossilized. 73 John K7FD ___ 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] KX1 45 deg stand?
Since I'm primarily using my KX1 in the shack, has anyone devised a nice stand for it? I'd like to be able to look at those cool red LED's... Seems like a simple stand might do the trick and wonder if anyone has come up with the perfect solution? Like maybe the KXS1 :) Since I use an external paddle, a 45 degree stand would make a nice angle don't you think? 73 John K7FD ___ 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] KX1 45 deg stand?
Since I'm primarily using my KX1 in the shack, has anyone devised a nice stand for it? I'd like to be able to look at those cool red LED's... Seems like a simple stand might do the trick and wonder if anyone has come up with the perfect solution? Like maybe the KXS1 :) Since I use an external paddle, a 45 degree stand would make a nice angle don't you think? 73 John K7FD ___ 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] KX1 Maiden Voyage
My initial CQ on twenty meters was quickly picked up by none other than another KX-1 ! Thanks to Dan and his mighty attic dipole, KX-1 nr 959 logged its first QSO -- thanks OM! The rig works beautifully despite this op's goofy mistakes ;) Somehow, after being s careful, I still managed to end the kit and have a resistor and capacitor still in the muffin tin! R10 and C19; both checked off in the manual and both left out...go figure! And lastly, the ol' headphone in the key jack trick...can you hear me now? Sheesh... Overall, I'm really liking this radio! I really like what I'm hearing in the receiver. I also like the keying/QSK; very smooth with minimal thump. Now to play and then later in the week tackle the 30m module and ATU. Thanks again Dan N0TK for being Q number 1! 73 John K7FD, KX1/959, K1/78, and K2/586 ___ 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] New KX-1 hearin' stuff...
Well I made it to the second alignment stage. I found that plugging the headphones into the headphone jack and not the key jack works much better for testing ;) All tests passed with flying colors and the receiver perked right up using my K2 on a dummy load for a signal source. I'm listening to shortwave on 40m right now but gave it a brief brush w/ cw, too. That filter is nice! But...of course! It's an Elecraft... The receiver is hotter than a firecracker...glad I've got that RF Gain control! Knowing Wayne's backpacker bent, mostly likely designed for a wire hung in a coconut tree instead of that 3 element quad on 20m :) Anyway, I'll probably just let it sit here and cook for awhile...I'm having too much fun toolin' around the bands (all 2 of 'em!!)... 73 John K7FD ___ 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] The Thrill is Back!
Been a while since K1 #78 left the assembly line here at K7FD. So it was with great joy that I received KX-1 #959 from Santa! Tonight saw the first alignment test...and a big smile! I guess it goes without saying you get more than just a radio when you build an Elecraft... Having adopted a 'qrp lifestyle' last year (-55 lbs, thanks Subway!) I'm really looking forward to hitting the trail lighter than ever this spring with my new KX-1; thanks Team E! Now back to the assembly line... 73 John K7FD K2/586, K1/78, and KX-1/959 ___ 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] New KX(mas)1 parts count: 100%
KX-1 nr 959 is out of the bag; all parts accounted for. Houston, we have lift off! Good job parts packer 'Christine' !!! 73 John K7FD ___ 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] KX-1 under tree!
Yabba dabba do!!! 73 John K7FD ___ 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] KIO2
This site may be of help: http://www.microham.com/USB%20interfaces.html 73 John K7FD > > From: Gilbert J Cross <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2004/12/20 Mon PM 10:35:25 GMT > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] KIO2 > > Wanting to try out the new KIO2 I found that my computer has only > USB ports. Is it possible to cobble up an adaptor to get from the DB9 to > the USB port? > > Thanks muchGil K8EAG > > Happy holidays to all > ___ > 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] Shortwave Reveiver kit ???
If so, I will buy one...at least one, maybe TWO!!! 73 John K7FD http://webpages.charter.net/peanut ... all shortwave, all the time! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Fred Bennett N9TA Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2004 1:51 PM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] Shortwave Reveiver kit ??? Hi Elecraft Gang Is there a plan in the works for a shortwave receiver kit??? 73.de.Fred N9TA ___ 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] 5w K7LOW begins next hour in C2C
The "2004 Coast to Coast FISTS Club Event" begins next hour; the central Oregon's coast QRP Club station K7LOW will be active on frequencies between 14.057 - 14.059 and also 7.058MHz. K7LOW calling CQ C2C on K2 s/n 586... Details of the event are at: http://www.tomochka.com/k7fff/fnw_c2c04.html Hope to work some our QRP and Elecraft friends during the next 24 hours! 73 John K7FD, this year's K7LOW op... ___ 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] KX1 Cover Story
I subscribe to that magazine...just to look at the pictures!!! They know how to do HAM RADIO over there...the mag is chuck full of stuff...including great stuff like the Elecraft radios... 73 John K7FD > > From: Jim Tittsler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2004/09/08 Wed AM 02:44:54 GMT > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] KX1 Cover Story > > The KX1 is featured in a pair of long articles in the August and > September issues of (the Japanese) CQ ham radio magazine. The articles > by KATO Takahiro, JA9TTT/1, start in the August issue describing some > of the earlier backpacker rigs (like the Mountaineer, Micro-Mountaineer > and NorCal offerings) and then goes on to detail the KX1 receiver. > September's article goes on to describe the "Backpacker's Dream > Transceiver KX1" pointing out its various features in a tiny, portable > package. > > CQ ham radio, 8/2004 pp 35-38, 103-114. > CQ ham radio, 9/2004 pp 76-87. > > JA9TTT's home page: http://ja9ttt.homedns.org/ > > 73, Jim 7J1AJH > > P.S. And the July issue featured a cover photo of the FT-817 and Palm > Radio Mini-Paddle, so QRP has been *very* visible in _CQ ham radio_ > recently. > > -- > Jim Tittsler 7J1AJH/AI8A Tokyo GPG: 0x01159DB6 > http://www.qsl.net/7j1ajh/ QRP/Satellites/APRS > AMSAT/NZART > > ___ > 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: Re: [Elecraft] K1 enthusiast wonders ??
...no, your dog is more of a K9 John K7FD http://webpages.charter.net/peanut/ > > From: "k6xr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2004/08/25 Wed AM 01:39:39 GMT > To: > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 enthusiast wonders ?? > > I have a k1 nr 1512. I often say it is like my dog, it is my best friend! > > Reggie k1 1512, k2 4112 > > > - Original Message - > From: "Tom Arntzen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 2:17 PM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 enthusiast wonders ?? > > > > I have K1 nr.1491. > > I have not seen or tried KX1 , but I find my K1 outstanding for fieldtrip > > and holiday. > > > > Going to buy a small gel cell to go with it . > > > > Tom LA1PHA > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Carl Bredberg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: > > Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 5:54 PM > > Subject: [Elecraft] K1 enthusiast wonders ?? > > > > > > It seems the K1 has fallen off the radar screen here on the Elecraft > > reflecter and I wonder why. I have a K2 which is wonderful for CW ops in > my > > shack, but it is not as stingy with power as my K1 and too valuable a > radio > > to be bouncing around in the field. Also it is significantly bigger when > > packing into the wilderness. > > > > The KX1 is definately a slick little rig. I have had the opportunity to > > borrow a friends for a week, and although it definately is a great > > travelling rig, the K1 outputs twice the power, has 4 bands rather than 3, > > and seems better able to match whatever you can hook up to for an antenna. > I > > use a "Paddelette" paddle which mounts to the short K1 tilt stand. Darn > near > > as neat as the KX1 plug in paddle. > > > > I have a complete station, the K1, a 10 cell AA battery pack, wire > antenna, > > headphones and logbook all in an insulated soft sided lunch bag. This goes > > everywhere with me and is without exception THE MOST FUN radio I have ever > > owned, used or heard tell about! > > > > If you don't have a K1, borrow one and you will become a believer too. > > > > 73 de > > Carl, K1KID > > ___ > > 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 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] Oops Dept.
...er, that should have read: 73, John K7FD BB141 K2 nr "586" not 568... ...hadn't had my morning cup yet!! ___ 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Anyone planning on the Flight of the BB's?
Wonder how many K2's, K1's, and KX-1's will be active as Bumblebee's this Sunday? http://www.arsqrp.com/ars/pages/bumblebees/bb_rules.html 73, John K7FD BB141, K2 nr 568 ___ 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Lighthouses Out West:K1 nr 78
Hello from the Oregon Coast! K1 nr 78 will be active from two Oregon Lighthouse locations later this week: Thursday/Friday July 22/23 Coquille River (Bandon) Lighthouse http://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=127 Saturday/Sunday July 24/25 Umpqua River Lighthouse http://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=130 This portable qrp operation will be near 14.061+- days and 7.041+- evenings. Call will be K7LOW "Lighthouses Out West" We have no association with ARLHS, just going out to have a good time. And we'd be pleased to put you in our log! Those we QSO will receive a QSL and nice momento of the contact... 73 John K7LOW, Chief CW op ___ 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
