Re: [Elecraft] 43 ft Vertical
The proof of this - you would never dream of putting up half of a dipole. Hi Hi Sure. It's called an End Fed Half Wave dipole. Oh, but to some, that's not an antenna. -- Mark, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ Editor, The SKCC Centurion Elecraft K2 S/N 0539 Fists # 2972 CC 1806 SKCC # 2240 C56 T20 MQFD # 128 QRP-ARCI # 12647 AZ ScQRPions COGRC Emergency Communications David Little a...@verizon.net wrote: = The other half of this vertical antenna is the ground system. Without that other half, you will be wasting your time and money on the first half. 73, Dave Little, AF5U __ 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] 43 ft Vertical
It is an antenna and a good one, but it is not half of a dipole, it is a whole dipole. It does not matter where a dipole is fed, it is still a half wave long. I beg to differ. A dipole is an antenna with two elements fed at the same location. A half wave end fed is only one element that is a half wave long. -- Mark, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ Editor, The SKCC Centurion Elecraft K2 S/N 0539 Fists # 2972 CC 1806 SKCC # 2240 C56 T20 MQFD # 128 QRP-ARCI # 12647 AZ ScQRPions COGRC Emergency Communications Rick Dettinger k7m...@gmail.com wrote: = It is an antenna and a good one, but it is not half of a dipole, it is a whole dipole. It does not matter where a dipole is fed, it is still a half wave long. 73, Rick Detinger K7MW On Jun 7, 2010, at 11:27 AM, Mark, KJ7BS wrote: The proof of this - you would never dream of putting up half of a dipole. Hi Hi Sure. It's called an End Fed Half Wave dipole. Oh, but to some, that's not an antenna. __ 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] HRD cw copy
HRD does not decode Morse code. However, its sister product DM780 (Digital Master 780) does decode Morse code. HRD is bundled with DM780 so you get it with the download. When you select the CW mode, the CW tones are decoded in the receive window. There are some controls at the top of the receive window to help DM780 better decode Morse code. I've run a side by side test of DM780 and CWGet and I have to tell you, CWGet does a much better job of decoding Morse code. I find DM780 best decodes machine generated code and forget about a straight key, but it does better with bug and keyer generated Morse code. The closer you get to perfectly sent Morse code the better DM780 does in decoding it. CWGet does a much better job decoding Morse code, even from a straight key and it has a better tuning indicator, too. The software to properly decode CW cannot be trivial. Don't get me wrong, I think HRD/DM780 is the best one stop solution for logging, rig control, digital work on the market today, and the price is right, FREE, but the Morse code decoding needs some work. Simon has a real love for amateur radio to put so much time into a great product. -- Mark, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ Editor, The SKCC Centurion Elecraft K2 S/N 0539 Fists # 2972 CC 1806 SKCC # 2240 C56 T20 MQFD # 128 QRP-ARCI # 12647 AZ ScQRPions COGRC Emergency Communications W2XB haircut...@verizon.net wrote: = Hello Group, Just setting up HRD. All is working fine. Can HRD copy cw ? Don...w2xb -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/HRD-cw-copy-tp2192917p2192917.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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] K2 repair
Ron's point about having a virtual network of support in this email reflector is spot on. I like to say Elecraft took the Open Source concept and applied it to their product support. There are thousands of Elecraft rigs in operation and with them a high number of technically savy owners who will offer suggestions to repair your radios. There are, those who think they know thier stuff but don't and offer suggestions, but the really technically savy ones quickly set them on the straight path of truth and light. The amazing thing I found out from using the email reflector for help support is no one thinks less of you for needing help and asking for it. -- Mark, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ Editor, The SKCC Centurion Elecraft K2 S/N 0539 Fists # 2972 CC 1806 SKCC # 2240 C56 T20 MQFD # 128 QRP-ARCI # 12647 AZ ScQRPions COGRC Emergency Communications Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: = That's a great post, Scott! Elecraft personnel are not all in Aptos. That's the home office where the kits and rigs are assembled, but engineers and support staff are scattered over a large area that includes several states. We normally communicate with each other via e-mail and telephone. For that reason, and to provide a written record of your request, e-mail is the best way to get support. Send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (You'll likely get a reply from Gary Surrency in Arizona, for example, who is an absolute expert on Elecraft gear, having worked on them all daily for many years.) I doubt if a single person didn't get led astray at some point or another by someone they relied on who didn't know what they were talking about, or who had a hidden agenda. I know I have. In the decade I've owned Elecraft gear, I and almost countless others have experienced almost absurdly-good and eager help with any question or problem. It's an open question about which is better: Elecraft equipment or Elecraft support. Any opinions about that will start a huge, never-ending thread ;-) Indeed, it was my experience with the company that encouraged me to get involved with helping Wayne with the kit assembly manuals. It underscores the need to ask the source when one wants a clear answer, and sometimes it's worth asking twice if the answer wasn't clear the first time. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Hello I would like to apologize if I ruffled some feathers over Elecrafts support. I was told when I bought my first K2 that Elecraft did not work on them. When I had a problem with it that I couldn't fix, I sold it and bought another one. Well, I had the second one working beautifully for a month and it started developing problems. So I was going to sell it on ebay and buy the third one. As you can see, this was getting expensive. Now I am told that Elecraft does repair them, so I canceled the Ebay add, and am sitting here waiting for Elecraft support to return my call on getting this one fixed. Sorry I was such a pain in the rear, but all I wanted was a working K2. 73 Scott N5SM ___ ___ 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] Wow - disappointment with the KSB2 Kit
Have you ever written installation or assembly instructions? Try it. It is not easy. Writing styles between people are different and technical writing is an art. I don't believe any two people do it the same way or with the same precision and clarity. I've been writing an assembly manual for a large model rocket kit and it has taken me over 6 months and several revisions to date. -- Mark, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ Editor, The SKCC Centurion Elecraft K2 S/N 0539 Fists # 2972 CC 1806 SKCC # 2240 C56 T20 MQFD # 128 QRP-ARCI # 12647 AZ ScQRPions COGRC Emergency Communications John Hoaglun [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: = I am in the process of building my K2. This is my second Elecraft Kit (XV222 being the other one.) The XV222 and K2 kits have great directions that are very precise and call out the details of the resistor color codes, the exact details of the capacitors, and other items very well. What the heck happened to the KSB2 kit? I am working on the Front Panel Board Components on page 16 steps 3 4 that K2 book suggests that you complete before moving on with the K2. The details on the parts on page 16 are horrible compared to the standards that I have seen in the other Elecraft documentation. As someone that is working on building a fully loaded K2 + transverters and starting to look at the K3 as the next big toy the first steps of the KSB2 have left me with sudden negative impression. Doing a quick spot check of the rest of the KSB2 manual some sections seem like they are very detailed and the next chunk of components lack that same detail. What happened to the quality control on this? Thanks, JH -- John Hoaglun NG0R - EN25 http://www.hoaglun.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] Mojo
Mojo? My K2 still has plenty of it! I am still amazed at the contacts I make with it. Built in 1999, S/N 0539, is the stock (no mods), not revision B, 15w capable QRP rig. It has never been in a SSB QSO, but does have the KSB2 module. I've toased finals twice and performs well at home, on the trail, or in the travel trailer. My most memorable contact was to Antartica on 30 meters running 3 watts to an inverted L while camping in Northcentral Arizona. It took me a long time to get used to the superior RX of the K2, and for a while I was so spoilled, I did not ever operate my Kenwood TS-850S/AT which also has an excellent RX. These days, my K2 is my favorite contest rig and run everything from milliwat to 300 watts (K2 driving an AL-811H). There are many things I would like to change about my K2, but can hardly fathom the thought of modifying my pristine K2. Elecraft Forever! K2 Mojo, the real deal. Mark, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ Editor, The SKCC Cenution Goody K3NG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: = I was away from this reflector for several years after I built my K1 (#505), just due to email volume and other things going on. I returned recently when I heard of the K3. Several years ago there were a lot of mojo posts that gave you a warm, fuzzy feeling inside. You'd hear of folks' first QSOs with a K1 or K2 or the gazillion miles per watt contacts or just everyday yet memorable contacts. You could feel the mojo. Does your rig and the operator on that key or mic still have that mojo? Let's hear about. 72 Goody -- Blog: http://thek3ngreport.blogspot.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] Walk A Mile In Elecraft's Shoes First
Elecraft is not keeping to their stated schedule ... My K3 did not ship when I was told it would ... Elecraft doing a bad job with the K3 project ... Elecraft is not communicating status enough ... PLEASE! Until you have walked in Elecraft's shoes, keep your mouths shut. I dare say most if not all the complainers have never run a small manufacturing business and developew and released new products. I have, internationally, and I can tell you it is no cake walk. There are so many things to worry about, regulatory issues, shipping issues, supplier issues, personnel issues, marketing issues, competitor issues, manufacturing issues, etc., etc., etc. Elecraft is doing the very best it can given the circumstances. How much time do you want Elecraft to spend communicating status to you? Remember, every minute spend responding you complaints, shipping questions, where am I on the list questions, etc. is a minute not spent doing what is really important, building and shipping products. Those of you who want manufacturing statuses, do you really want to know production was slow today because Marybeth Sue called in sick today because her monthly cramps were so bad she could not walk, or that Bubbajoe is out for 2 weeks to be with his wife and new born baby, or that the toilet overflowed and destroyed the printed assembly instructions and the printed business records? Do you get consant hand-holding from Ford Motor Comany, Sony, DirecTV, Tyson Foods, your bank, your local police? NO, but you do expect it from a much smaller company like Elecraft. Elecraft, being a smaller company can focus more of its attention on customer service in normal day-to-day business activities. Elecraft's business activities are anything but normal. They are dealing with ramp up, production, and distribution of the hottest transceiver on the market, working on 800 and 1500 watt solid state no-tune amplifiers, and other yet unknown projects. So you sold your rigs in anticipation of taking delivery of your new K3. Did Elecraft instruct you to do so? No. YOU sold it based on the information provided you by Elecraft, based on the delivery schedule they calculated based on all the information they had at the time from suppliers and regulators. It is lame to try to blame Elecraft for a decision you made to sell your rigs, afterall you made the decision. Those of you planning on taking the K3 on a DXpedition should have had a plan B. If not, I certinly would not be going on your DXpedtition. Look at all the hastle given to Elecraft and ask yourselves why don't more people put their reputations, finances, homes, families, and lives on the line to start a small business? If I have to tell you the answer, here's your sign. Let Elecraft do what it does best, design, produce and distribute the finest amateur radios in this niche hobby. Mark, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ Editor, The SKCC Centurion Proud K2 owner and loyal Elecraft customer. ___ 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 Keyer
Kevin, Any you thought we could not hear you because of band conditions? The secret is out now, you don't even like the code you send. hi hi. 73 Mark, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ Edtior, The SKCC Centurion Elecraft K2 # 00539 FISTS -- SKCC -- QRP-ARCI -- etc., etc., etc., blah, blah blah Kevin Rock [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: = Is there a way we can turn it off so we DON'T know how bad we are sending? Kevin. KD5ONS -Original Message- From: Vic K2VCO [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Aug 22, 2007 5:41 PM To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keyer John wrote: What I need is a keyer with a spell checker. Does the K3 keyer have a spell checker? Almost. The K3, as has been mentioned has a digital mode encode/decode feature that lets you operate digital modes without a computer. One of the things that you can do is send CW with the paddle and have the K3 convert it into RTTY or PSK for you. I recently had my first RTTY QSO since 1982 this way! When you do this, what you send scrolls by on the K3's display. If your spelling or CW spacing is not so good, you can see it! -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA K3 (James) s/n 0007 http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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] K2 #4595 - (was Almost Dead) Head Hanging in Shame
No shame Ed. We all learned something today. Thank you for sharing. Mark, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ Editor, The SKCC Centurion [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: = Well Bill, remember that word ASSUME? If you ASSUME you make an ASS out of U and ME? After Don's reply I checked thebattery switch and then started doing voltage checks and couldn't get voltage anywhere. I put the top back on and again and hit the power switch and I could get a slight pop sound from the speaker. Then I looked up and my eyes fell upon the fuse holder. It couldn't be I thought. Checked the 5 amp fuse and it was blown. Replaced the fuse and all is well. 73 de Ed N0EHQ Don't forget to shut off the back panel switch like I didn't. Sounds like the battery didn't get power from the outboard supply to recharge it. Been there done that. Bill K9YEQ ___ 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
