Re: [Elecraft] Emergency in 3 Land
".I don't need any transverters and the K1 just seems like a let down after the K2 and KX1." As an owner of a K1, K2 and KX1 I'd have to disagree. The K1 is a great rig (not just a "little" rig) and it's fun to work on and work with. If you need an extra challenge you could always build it for 160m! Hope you all have a happy and healthy New Year! , Lonnie NY2LJ ___ 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] K-1 vs KX-1
Dave, Here's one op's opinions. I have them both and they're both great rigs. The K1 is more traditional and makes a fine rig in the shack. The KX1 is better set up for portable and field ops with its top mounted controls and attached paddle. If I had to rank performance, I'd give the nod to the K1 for a slight advantage, but the KX1 is more useful and flexible. It's a real toss up, but if I had to pick one, I'd keep my KX1. Here are some of the differences between the two: K1 KX1 Tuning Range Limited to ~80KHz of band full band Tuning Speed Fixed three step sizes Tuning Lock No Yes RF Atten 1 step variable Filters 3 set widths (200-850) variable (wide-narrow) NBOption No Speaker Yes No (need headphones) Display LCD (NO backlight) LED (variable brightness) Work LightNo Yes (inspired!) Size Small Tiny (espionage size) Cross ModeNo Yes (and really useful) SWL coverage No Yes (better w/ 30m option) GeeWhiz LotsMore Whatever you decide, you'll have a great little radio. Do get the ATU. It makes either radio much more convenient to use. Good Luck es 72, Lonnie NY2LJ ___ 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] K1 paddle
Bob, There are quite a few small paddles. Some are made from binder clips or plastic boxes and brass spacers while others are finely crafted instruments. Since they are all small and lightweight, you usually end up with one hand holding the paddle while you send with the other. Some do have magnets or other attachments, but these never worked very well for me. The two I am most fond of are the GHD GM701 "Travel Paddle" or the Palm Paddle. Both units store well and retract for traveling. They are well made but have very different tactile personalities. The GHD (I'm a big GHD fan) has a nice positive mechanical feel, while the Palm has a smoother, almost silent touch. I would recommend you check out the following website: http://www.morsex.com/ Marshall has a large selection of all sorts of keys and always has been helpful when I asked for advice. (NB: I have no connection to this vendor other than that of a very satisfied costumer.) I know there are many ops who are just as happy with a piece of foil and a thumbtack, but I seem to have a 'need' for the better made keys. It may take you a while to figure out what works best for you. Just to show you how personal these preferences are: I'm learning how to use a bug now and I have a long way to go. I thought that I would never make it, but the real truth was that I just wasn't comfortable with a Vibroplex. It may be my arthritis or a bone in my head, but I just could not get the bug to feel right until I tried a different brand. The non-Vibroplex bug works wonderfully well for me, but it took quite a while for me to try an 'off' brand. So you may have to kiss a few frogs before you find a prince. Good Luck. You can always get a heated discussion started here when you ask about keys or headphones! 73, Lonnie NY2LJ >I have just bought a 4 band K1 used. I saw a picture of a K1 with a paddle attached to the front >of the cabinet. Can some one enlighten me on what it is, is it made for just the K1 ? > >I'm looing to some traveling with it, what is the standard paddle most people use with it, I use >a bencher now, and its kinda big and delicate. > >Bob KC8IPQ ___ 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] ECN/30 - Success!? (I think)
Dan, Nice Job! I was happy to find you right on frequency and right at the top of the hour. You were RST 439 here in Brooklyn but you were slow enough and gave enough repeats that I was able to figure out what was going on just about all the time. It was fun to check into my first Elecraft-centric event. Ran at 10 watts (about twice normal) and had better results than I hoped for. All the rigs I heard sounded great. The receiver on the K2 blows my 'regular' xcvr away. Now I'll have to rearrange the shack! I'm usually not home until about 0130Z, but worked from home today and was glad to be able to participate. Keep up the good work and HOPE CU AGN. 73, Lonnie NY2LJ K2 # 3073 ___ 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 in ARRL CW DX contest
Bob, Glad to hear that you had fun. Picked up a few QSOs at 3w with the K1 on 40 and 80 using a Spiro trapped vertical wire. It's nice to know that some of the hard core contesters actually listen carefully enough to hear the QRP signals. I'm not really fast enough to mix it up with the big boys, but it still always surprises me as to how well a battery operated, kit built rig will perform. Got a few more contacts using my FT-847 at about 60 watts. The Yaesu has more power, but much less receiver performance and the CW note isn't as good. Compared to the K1 QSOs, the FT-847 contacts don't really seem like much. Good luck and 72, Lonnie NY2LJ >I only was able to put in a little over 3 hours, SOSB 40 QRP, and spent >much more of that time calling through the QRM than actually making >contacts. No AF Q's at all and only 3 each SA and EU (UA, I and CU2). >At least it was a good excuse for firing up the K2 (#3272, 5 watts to a >multi-band vertical). Last year I operated 40-10 meters and had better >luck with DX on 40 meters than this time. Until I built the K2, I never >would have thought that working EU on 40 from the West Coast with 5 >watts and a simple antenna was possible. >27 QSOs, 16 Countries, 1,296 points. >73, Bob N7XY >Bainbridge Island, WA ___ 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] Which Rig to Buy
How about a K1 on 160 and 80 and a KX1 for 40, 30 and 20? You could always pack another KFL1-2 for 17 and 15 if you wanted. Lots of bands, great rigs and it'll all fit in one small case. My K1 is set up for 80 and 40 now as I hardly ever have room for a 160 antenna but it's about the same. I Take the K2 when I have an easy trip, but the small rigs all have padded Pelican cases and they go everywhere! Both great rigs and the KX1 gives you SWL capability. Build both! 73, Lonnie NY2LJ ___ 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 about a K-RCV?
Hello Elecrafters! This seems to be a repeating theme for me. How about Wayne and Eric design a full coverage (.5-30 Mhz) receiver based upon the designs of the K2 and KX1. I know I'd want one (at least one). What's even more interesting is that a bunch of techies I work with (many of who are not hams) would want one, too. The wider filter of the KX1 and its enhanced receive coverage have impressed a bunch of folks. The exceptional control of the K2 is equally impressive. And you get to build it yourself! I don't know if I'm talking about one or two rigs here. Maybe a small portable and a real base receiver are the answer. I routinely scan catalogs and the web for SWL receivers and I'm almost always disappointed by the lack of features or the high price. Heck, a used (but restored) R 390A often sells for just under $2K! Surely, Elecraft can do better than that and there won't be lubrication and transmission issues to deal with. That's my pitch and my plea. What do you folks think? 73, Lonnie NY2LJ ___ 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] KFL1-2 vs KFL1-4
Don, Yes, yes, please, please. I'd love to put the K1 on 160! Please send the info. 73, Lonnie -Original Message- From: W3FPR - Don Wilhelm [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 9:35 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KFL1-2 vs KFL1-4 Lonnie, I see yo already have a good answer, but I thought I might point out that I have added 160 meters to a 2 band K1 board for another ham - I can send you the instructions and parts list if you would like to do something like that. BTW, if you have the ATU in your K1, you will have to have an extra set of ATU headers for the additional board. 73, Don W3FPR - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 4:30 PM Subject: [Elecraft] KFL1-2 vs KFL1-4 > Hello experts! > > I own a 4 band K1 with 40m, 30m, 20m and 15m installed. I have just > ordered a KFL1-2 for 80m and 40m to take advantage of the current > propagation conditions. In reading the Instruction Sheet for the 80m band, > I came across the reference to C78 (10 uf) installed on the bottom of the > RF board. What is the impact of C78 when I switch back to my KFL1-4? Will > it have any impact on the four band board? > > Thanks and 73, > > Lonnie NY2LJ > > ___ > 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
