[Elecraft] W1 Questions
I'm getting ready to build my W1 SWR/Watt meter. Before I start, are things I should consider. Enclosure? Mounting BNC off-board? External power? COM port mounting? Inquiring minds want to know. 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 ___ 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: A Bad Thing Happened To My K2 - Update 10/4/2008
I removed K12 from the radio and re-wound L25 because one wire broke. Removing the relay using solder wick was not successful so I used a heat gun to melt the solder on all pads at once. I used aluminum foil to shield the K2 from the heat gun. I cut an opening in the aluminum foil a bit larger than the relay and put it over the PCB exposing only the pads for the relay. I applied only enough heat to see the pads go wet and then used needle-nose pliers to pluck the relay off. I then cleaned up the pads with solder wick which left the holes nice and clean. I've contacted Elecraft for the replacement relay and should have it in a few days. I broke a wire on L25 and had to re-wind it and install it again. I also took the time to install the T/R circuit from Tom N0SS. Now I can use my K2 to drive my AL-811H to a little over 300w with about 10w drive without having to use a foot switch. After replacing K12, my next project on the K2 is to install the KAF2 audio filter board. Then I will have all options except the KPA/100, DSP and 60m modules. I guess at some point I should upgrade S/N 0539 to Revision B. 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 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008 10:04 PM To: Elecraft Mail List Subject: [Elecraft] A Bad Thing Happened To My K2 Importance: High This evening I had a guest ham in the shack who was curious about my K2 and asked if we could hook it up. So we did. I pointed out which 12v power strip, power cord, and antenna to use. While I was getting the proper computer interface cables hooded up, my guest connected the radio to the power and switched it on. I heard a loud snap and immediately looked in the direction of the K2 operating position. My guest had a strange look on his face and I asked what happened. There was a spark from the outside of the antenna connector on the back of the K2 to the center connector of the coax. That can't happen, right? Wrong. After shutting down the power supply and inspecting things, I discovered my guest had wired the power backwards. Fortunately the reverse polarity circuitry protected the radio and internal battery. The radio was operating from the battery, that's why it came on. I still can't understand where the spark came from. However, I now have virtually NO receive on 40m, that's where the radio was when the spark occurred. I have transmit and receive on all other bands and transmit on 40m, just no receive on 40m. That spark killed something dealing with 40m receive. It is so bad I can't even hear the local oscillator around 7000 KHz with the pre-amp on. There is no CW or SSB receive. 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 ___ 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] RE: A Bad Thing Happened To My K2 - Update 1
Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. Here is some more information resulting from your suggestions. I have no measurable RF output on 40m or any meaningful RX on 40m. The RX/TX works on all other bands including 160m. I get the same RX/TX results from ANT1 ANT2 and main. I get the same RX results on the receive ANT. 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 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008 10:04 PM To: Elecraft Mail List Subject: [Elecraft] A Bad Thing Happened To My K2 Importance: High This evening I had a guest ham in the shack who was curious about my K2 and asked if we could hook it up. So we did. I pointed out which 12v power strip, power cord, and antenna to use. While I was getting the proper computer interface cables hooded up, my guest connected the radio to the power and switched it on. I heard a loud snap and immediately looked in the direction of the K2 operating position. My guest had a strange look on his face and I asked what happened. There was a spark from the outside of the antenna connector on the back of the K2 to the center connector of the coax. That can't happen, right? Wrong. After shutting down the power supply and inspecting things, I discovered my guest had wired the power backwards. Fortunately the reverse polarity circuitry protected the radio and internal battery. The radio was operating from the battery, that's why it came on. I still can't understand where the spark came from. However, I now have virtually NO receive on 40m, that's where the radio was when the spark occurred. I have transmit and receive on all other bands and transmit on 40m, just no receive on 40m. That spark killed something dealing with 40m receive. It is so bad I can't even hear the local oscillator around 7000 KHz with the pre-amp on. There is no CW or SSB receive. 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 ___ 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] A Bad Thing Happened To My K2
This evening I had a guest ham in the shack who was curious about my K2 and asked if we could hook it up. So we did. I pointed out which 12v power strip, power cord, and antenna to use. While I was getting the proper computer interface cables hooded up, my guest connected the radio to the power and switched it on. I heard a loud snap and immediately looked in the direction of the K2 operating position. My guest had a strange look on his face and I asked what happened. There was a spark from the outside of the antenna connector on the back of the K2 to the center connector of the coax. That can't happen, right? Wrong. After shutting down the power supply and inspecting things, I discovered my guest had wired the power backwards. Fortunately the reverse polarity circuitry protected the radio and internal battery. The radio was operating from the battery, that's why it came on. I still can't understand where the spark came from. However, I now have virtually NO receive on 40m, that's where the radio was when the spark occurred. I have transmit and receive on all other bands and transmit on 40m, just no receive on 40m. That spark killed something dealing with 40m receive. It is so bad I can't even hear the local oscillator around 7000 KHz with the pre-amp on. There is no CW or SSB receive. 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 ___ 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] Where have all the K2s gone...
K2 S/N 0539 is doing very well. I use it everyday and have put very few modifications into it. I've done some dumb things with it which have caused me to replace the finals a few times and the driver once. I've got a small fortune in it with all but the 60m option in place (notice I did not say K2/100, that's not a K2). It is the second most expensive item in my shack, second only to my TS-850S/AT which competes very aggressively with the K2 on receive. A K3? Not in my future, way too much money for casual operating. I'm glad Elecraft has found a couple of thousand hams willing to part with a major chunk of change for a K3, but I'm priced out of the market. I hope they continue their great success. Oh, and the Elecraft amplifiers are also out of the question pricewise, too. 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 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of STEPHEN W BANKS Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 8:26 AM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] Where have all the K2s gone... Hello everyone, Someone recently wondered about the absence of comments on the list about other Elecraft rigs besides the K3. Well, one of them, my K2/100, #5615 is happily operating very well and still flawless as far as I'm concered for my ham radio needs. Yes, there are a few of us reading the list who are not K3 users! 73 to all, Steve Banks K0PQ ___ 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
FW: [Elecraft] Calling the K3 USERS GROUP on SSB
Por Que? I never thought I would see the day when Elecraft aficionados would result to segregation and elitism, but I was wrong. Just as is this notion that non Elecraft K3 operators are not welcome on the net. I am glad Kevin Rock did not take this tact when starting the ECN. I've checked in many times with a non-Elecraft rig. I don't know about anybody else, but this leaves a BAD taste in my mouth. Thanks for letting me know where you stand. It was, to say the least, enlightening. Oh well, life's too short to worry about such things, back to making friends on CW. 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- Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Windy Dankoff Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 10:12 PM To: Augie Hansen Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Calling the K3 USERS GROUP on SSB Gus, I wrote on my announcement: If you have non-K3 Elecraft topics, check in. If your discussion goes off-topic, move to a nearby frequency. So YES, K2'ers please check in. If our K3 net is active, simply move off to a nearby frequency. Once you have established your frequency, announce your own net!! But, do stop in and visit some time :-) Windy KM5Q Would you not be better able to establish an Elecraft-related SSB net if the K2, also quite capable of phone ops, were included? And there are at this time a heck of a lot more K2s in play than K3s. If a split is deemed necessary at a later time, you can set up special interest groups on different frequencies or at different times. Just a thought... Gus Hansen KB0YH ___ 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] RE: [QRP-L] Can a R5 vertical be ground mounted??
You bet an R5 can be ground mounted. However, Cushcraft has recommended it be 4 to 6 feet above ground. You do, however, need to consider the RF exposure limits as outlined by the FCC. Remember, you have to consider whether the site is controlled (not accessible by the average person) or uncontrolled (accessible by the average person). Accessible means can they get near the radiating portion of the antenna. I have a Cushcraft R-7000 vertical mounted 8 feet above ground in an area of my lot that is fenced and locked (controlled area). Mark, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ Editor, The SKCC Centurion Elecraft K2 S/N 0539 Fists # 2972 CC 1806 SKCC # 2240 C56 T20 QRP-ARCI # 12647 AZ ScQRPions COGRC Emergency Communications -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Norm Klieman Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 8:57 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft Subject: [QRP-L] Can a R5 vertical be ground mounted?? Hi - Does any one know if a Cushcraft R5 vertical can be grounded mounted and how high off the ground would it need to be. I've only used mine in the past mounted on the roof but at the current QTH I won't be able to get it up there until the spring. 73's Norm K9NK __ QRP-L mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/qrp-l Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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] Want-To-Borrow; Book - Understanding, Building, and Using Baluns and Ununs
Does anyone have this book that I can borrow? Mark, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ Editor, The SKCC Centurion K2 # 0539 FISTS # 2972 cc 1806 SKCC # 2240 C56 ARCI # 12647 AZ ScQRPion ___ 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] Elecraft CW Net Report for February 4th 5th, 2007
I did not hear either net tonight from Arizona. Mark, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ Elecraft K2 S/N 0539 Fists # 2972 CC 1806 SKCC # 2240 QRP-ARCI # 12647 AZ ScQRPions -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kevin Rock Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 9:07 PM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for February 4th 5th, 2007 Good Evening, Twenty was a bit noisy with QSB. Forty was weak with QSB. Take your pick :) However, some of the new procedure worked. Hail signs made it easy to copy folks first time (if the QSB did not eat you up first). But calling by the numbers needs a little revision. I think I will name the five areas instead. How about 1, 2, 3 as NE; 4 as SE; 8, 9 as Lakes (Great Lakes); 0, 5 as Central; and 6, 7 as West. The numbers did not seem to translate well. But it did break the pileup a little at first. I did have a few relays and a number of folks listening along. Thank you. Now for better propagation so the procedures are necessary :) It was nice to hear KA6LAF, Jeff Kinzli. You may have followed his build on the Reflector. Well, I happened to be his first (and second) contact this evening with his brand spanking new rig! Woo Hoo! K2 number 5945 is alive and well propagating signals from Santa Cruz to a mountain north of Buxton, Oregon. There was QSB, everyone seemed to have their share on 40, but I copied his fine fist as well as my feeble brain could handle. I should not carry so much wood, eat so much dinner, and then expect to stay coherent during the second net! But, the baked chicken and rice pilaf with a green salad and side dishes was quite good ;) Makes me sleepy though. Minnesota seems stuck in a deep freeze. I did not hear from W0CZ so I cannot compare his temperature with that of Bruce. I had temperatures in the lower 50s as I was working this morning. By noon the bugs were hatching out and during the second net there were some female carpenter ants flying around my head and landing on the paddles. They were distracting. Hopefully they will not hole up in the opening caused by the flying hemlock tree. Willie,KH6NO/W7, was back tonight on both 20 and 40 meters. He was very strong to me on 40 meters but ESP or less on 20. On to the lists = On 14050 kHz at 2256z: N5BZ - BZ - LA - K2 - 5884 W1SDJ - John - CT - ? W3MC - Mike - MD - K2 - 5568 K300L - Craig - PA - K2 - 4790 K5WA - Bob - TX - K2 - 5117 AA4NN - Joe - SC - K2 - 3751 N0SS - Tom - MO - K2 - 008 K2HYD - Ray - NC - KX1 - 608 ESP to me. I only knew it was you through Tom's QSP. KH6NO/W7 - Willie - NV - K2 - 1593 K6DGW - Fred - CA - K2 - 4398 NK6A - Don - CA - K2 - 1217 W6SU - John - CA - ? W0RSR - Mike - CO - K2 - 5767 NK8Q - Mark - PA - K2 - 4786 K4JPN - Steve - GA - K2 - 1422 N0BK - Bruce - MN - K2 - 3646 On 7045 kHz at 0154z: KA6LAF - Jeff - CA - K2 - 5945 KH6NO/W7 - Willie - NV - K2 - 1593 K4JPN - Steve - GA - K2 - 1422 N0SS - Tom - MO - K2 - 008 QNI #185 NK6A - Don - CA - K2 - 1217 KA6LAF - Jeff - CA - K2 - 5945 WD4LST - Pete - FL - K2 - 1258 QNI #5! NL7QT - Don - AK - ? I was not hearing very well tonight due to an unusual QRN problem. I normally can hear pretty well. Hopefully this week I can get my K2 on the bench for a few upgrades. One of them is the audio modification. That may help provide more gain so I can dig a little deeper. I know I missed a few this evening who were well below the noise. Once I get my trees trimmed and cleared I will teach my nephew how to raise antennas. Then I can get one higher and get up a few optional antennas to use to change my takeoff angle and coverage areas. I know I will sleep well tonight. This morning was the first time in two weeks I did not have my alarm set for 6 AM. I slept until a meowing sound woke me up instead of the alarm ringing. When Sam is hungry he is not shy about letting the world know of his problem! Being old and deaf does not help me sleep. He is nice to have around though; keeps me active and out of bed ;) There may be errors in the above list. Please send me fills and corrections. If you have any ideas what to name the various parts of the continent please send those along too. NE and SE are rather boring compared to Lakes, Central, and West. We could name them for characteristic foods :) Until next week stay well and stay warm, 73, Kevin. KD5ONS (Net Control Operator 5th Class) ___ 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] Bands In Sad Shape
What happened to the bands today? I hear almost nothing. I did hear, and work, ZF2AH this morning on 17m, but nothing else until this evening when I called CQ on 7.055 and I got TI2RDP responding to my call. I did notice the A index was at 70 this morning and has fallen to 10 at 0636 UTC. Mark, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ ___ 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] KAT100 Question
I read where the KAT100 requires the KIO2 module to control the auto tuner, which I have. How do I connect the KAT100 to the K2 and still use the KIO2 for rig control? -- Mark, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ ___ 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] KAT100 Question - Thank You
Don (W3FPR), Tom (N0SS), Don (N4HH), Gregg(W9DHI), Thanks for the reply about constructing the special Y cable and information that the signals are separate and will not conflict. Looks like Santa will be visiting the Elecraft store. Mark, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ -Original Message- I read where the KAT100 requires the KIO2 module to control the auto tuner, which I have. How do I connect the KAT100 to the K2 and still use the KIO2 for rig control? -- Mark, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ ___ 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] My K2 In The ARRL 10 Meter Contest
I had a blast working the 2006 ARRL 10 meter contest with my K2. It is my favorite contest of the year. Unfortunately I was not able to devote the entire weekend to working the contest so I had to get little pieces of time where I could. Friday evening was exciting as we had QSOs until after 0500z. Saturday was much less active when I had operating time and Sunday I managed only 2 QSOs. In total I had 41 QSOs for a total of 2700 points, all working CW at 5w from my K2. -- Mark, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ ___ 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] Carry Handle For K2
Some time back I saw a K2 with a carry handle mounted on the right side. Does anyone remember this? If you have a carry handle on your K2, I'd be glad to hear from you and receive pictures. Mark, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ K2 # 0539 FISTS # 2972 cc 1806 SKCC # 2240 ARCI # 12647 AZ ScQRPion ___ 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 keeps on keepin' on
Lloyd, You are suffering from Elecraftitis. Don't worry, it's not fatal, but can be annoying to others, similar to snoring. The symptoms are much as you describe and suffers often are left with a feeling of uphoria and wonderment. Some can even be found wonder aimlessly mumbling big MOJO, MOJO good'. There is no known cure, but there are lots of equpment manufacturers who are hard at work to find a cure for the afflicted and their sagging sales. Have hope, you are not alone. There are thousands of others suffering from Elecraftitis and lead very normal lives. 'Never in the history of man, have so few done so much with so little.' Elecraft reigns supreme. Mark, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ K2 # 0539 FISTS # 2972 CC 1806 SKCC # 2240 ARCI # 12647 AZ ScQRPion Lloyd Lachow [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: = Gosh...I used to be motivated to build new radios. They were each wonderful and unique in different ways, and the building was tons of fun. But, then came K2 #4442. Now my unbuilt kits are tending to stay that way, and all I ever do is operate - working DX, contests, chatting, etc. - with zero motivation to move on, radio-wise. What's to become of me? LL/K3ESE ___ 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 -- Mark, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ ___ 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] Major Solar Flare - X9 Class
MAJOR SOLAR FLARE: Earth-orbiting satellites detected a powerful X-class solar flare this morning, Dec. 5th, at 10:35 Universal Time. The source: big, new sunspot 929, which is emerging over the Sun's eastern limb. Because of the sunspot's position near the limb, this flare was not Earth-directed. Future eruptions could be, however, because the Sun's spin is turning the spot toward Earth. Sunspot 929 will be visible for the next two weeks as it glides across the solar disk. Please visit http://spaceweather.com for more information and updates. -- Mark, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ ___ 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] Did You Know.....
Did you know your K2 has a squelch? I installed the KIO2 module in my K2 and proceded to connect it to my laptop running Ham Radio Deluxe. I'm impressed with the K2 interface in HRD. All the controls are represented either in buttons or sliders and band changes are a ckick away. I found a strange slider control that is has no corresponding front panel control on the K2, SQUELCH. I adjusted this slider and low and behold, there is squelch in the K2! I'm not sure what good squelch is when operating CW or SSB, but it is there. How do we make this control available when not running conputer control? Mark, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ ___ 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] RS-232 communication failure
Remember, the KIO2 does not use an RS-232 cable! The KIO2 requires a special cable for computer control. Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ K2 S/N 0539 Per Enocson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: = Back from my summer vacation, my K2/100 and PC don´t get along anymore. Everything else works fine, also the communication between the K2 and the KAT-100, although initially there was a slight trouble with the keyer (no dits or dahs,just one steady note, whichever paddle pressed). I have tried with three different PC:s and with two different cables (one built new for testing). I am convinced that the PC communication settings are correct. I have followed the troubleshooting suggestions. Any suggestion on what to do next is very much appreciated. E.g. how do I conclude if this is a hardware or a software issue? Are there any known compatibility issues between firmware 2.04 which I recently installed when doing the keying modification and the 1.06 firmware (old) of my KPA-100? Thanks Per SM0WRA K2/100 no 1623 Jag använder gratisversionen av SPAMfighter för privata användare. 401 spam har blivit blockerade hittills. Betalande användare har inte meddelande i sin e-post. Hämta gratis SPAMfighter här: http://www.spamfighter.com/lse ___ 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] Sun's Next Stormy Cycle Starts
Found this on Yahoo's News repository today. http://news.yahoo.com/s/space/20060821/sc_space/sunsnextstormycyclestarts Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ ___ 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] Need advice on the Iambic key
I agree with Tom. NO...! TAKE IT OUT OF TEST MODE NOW!!! NOW is the time to be OPERATING! GET ON THE AIR and USE your abilities... use the J-38 as a starting point... you can probably get up to 18-20 WPM with it yet, all the while improving your abilities to copy. There is simply NO better method to improve both your sending and receiving skill than to operate on the air, plus it's fun. Any CW op worth their salt will always slow down to your sending speed (assuming most can copy what they can send, so don't send faster than you can copy). If you run across a CW op that will not slow down, say no thank you and move on. We all had horrible fists at one time and were slow. I will never forget one of my first CW QSOs. as a new Technician with Morse code, that laster over an hour. Later I discovered the ham that listened to my shakey and poor fist was an Extra class operator. That made an impression on me and to this day I do my best to pay it forward when I hear the slow unsteady fist of a new CW op. Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ ___ 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] Undetectable Radar
Keep an eye on this one. Undetectable Radar! The inventor says it sounds like static on a receiver. http://tinyurl.com/nf7aq BTW: It is an interesting end to the URL the TinyURL generated for this link. ___ 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] Slow Code Watering Holes? QRS-CW FISTS
The netschedule one is new to me, but here are my suggestions. Join the FISTS CW club http://www.fists.org (The International Morse Preservation Society). Signup for their Code Buddy program, which pairs you with an experienced CW operator to help you (1) improve operating skill, (2) improve your fist, and (3) improve your copy speed. This is a very social group with lots of operating activities. FISTS members hangout around 3.558, 7.058, 10.118, 14.058, 18.085, 21.058, 24.895, and 28.058 MHz. Listen for CQ FISTS. QRS-CW is a Yahoo Groups list http://groups.yahoo.com/group/QRS-CW/ where QRS CW like-minded individuals can meet and share what works for them, make schedules, and help each other. I found a list of QRS CW watering holes and the end in .050 (7.050, 14.050, 21.050, and 28.050) of each band. Listen for them, you can't miss them, they are the slower CW operators. Congratulations for getting on the air, slow CW and all. I give you lots of credit for even trying CW. If you want a slow QSO or just practice, I will gladly schedule something with you, just ask. If it makes you feel any better, I had trouble copying the speed deamons at field day, too. I'm good to about 22 WPM, but really have to work at it and I can't do it for long periods of time. BTW: My 79 year-young father-in-law who wears hearing aids has learned morse well enough to copy everything I send at about 7 WPM. He will be taking his code test in the next few weeks. Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ Stephen W. Kercel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: = Fellow Elecrafters: At the KS1R Field Day operation we had a bunch of 5 wpm operators who wanted to try their hand at CW on our GOTA station. They were very disappointed because they could not find any slow stations, and the 20+ wpm CW that most Field Day operators were running simply overwhelmed them. Nevertheless, they are interested in improving their overall on the air proficiency in CW. Are there particular frequencies where slow code operators who want to talk to other slow code operators hang out? 73, Steve AA4AK ___ 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] Need RG-174 And 1N34A
I am in need of a few 1N34A diodes and about 3 feet of RG-174 coax. Does anyone on the board have these that I may purchase? Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ ___ 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] Need RG-174 And 1N34A - I GOT SOME
I've located the parts I need (thanks Ron). Thank you to everyone who responded to my query for parts. This is truely a great list. I hope I can return the favor some day. Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Gelndale, AZ Mark Saunders wrote: = I am in need of a few 1N34A diodes and about 3 feet of RG-174 coax. Does anyone on the board have these that I may purchase? Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ ___ 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] K2 - No RF Output
My K2 has lost all TX RF output. I replaced the driver, finals, and bias transistors and still have no RF output. I no longer have access to a scope, but I have done voltage checks. I've gone through the troubleshooting in the back of the manual, but that did not reveal anything. Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ ___ 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] Wha'ts Wrong With Our Radios (WAS:NewProducts, Building Demo, T-Shirts, Amp and More.)
Ron, Interesting take on the flat pannel rigs. I've long wanted to mount my Kenwood TS-850S/AT to that the controls are flush with the desktop, but that put too much below the desk for knees, little hands, and pets to clobber. As an alternative, mounting the controls so they are at a 45 degree angle of greater for easy visibility. Again too much sticking below the desk and it would have to be too close to the front edge to accommodate for the depth of the rig. My IC-706MKIIG is about as close to this as I can get, but you are right, small controls, especially for aging eyes. The K2 front pannel is easily remoted and I've seen a few K2s mobile with the front remoted. Very slick. Now if I can only get my K2 transmitting again, I would be in business. Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: = What I don't understand is why we keep putting small gear in little rectangular boxes. We need a human sized panel for human sized knobs and buttons but that doesn't mean we need a BIG rig! Indeed, it can be very small and friendly on modern desks. Look at a modern flat panel computer or TV display. Why not a desk-top rig that is built like a thick version of one of those? Big and relatively thin? Stand it on a foot like the displays. Heatsink on the back, if needed, along with necessary connectors, and lots of space for controls on the front. The large panel area would allow the layout of the circuits to follow a logical path, with controls closely associated with the circuits they're associated with. If there's a really heavy part, like a big heat sink for the finals, put it down at the bottom at the foot. You want the antenna connectors down there anyway. And no multiple layers of tightly packed PC boards to wade through when troubleshooting either! That's nothing new. It's how radios were built in the 1920's, 30's and at least through the 50's. Remember seeing pictures of those huge, long 1920-vintage broadcast-band receivers with a whole row of knobs across the front? Those were tuned-radio-frequency sets with a whole row of tubes amplifying the signal before it was detected (turned into audio). Each knob adjusted the tuning of the amplifier behind it. Parts were big, so the cabinet had to be pretty deep, but the first step in the design was to lay out the controls so they were close to the associated circuits. As superhets took over, fewer controls were needed to tune R.F. amplifiers and more controls were needed for the I.F. and audio stages, but the same basic layout remained, progressing from the antenna to the audio output. The form factor was constrained by the front panel and the unit was only as deep as needed by the bulk of the parts used. Smaller sets were often built right on the back of the front panel with no chassis at all, just a box to hold the front panel vertical and keep inquisitive fingers from breaking tubes or getting into high voltages. The logical evolution would have been for those to get thinner and thinner until modern solid state radios were simply a thick front panel. Instead we kept the old rectangular form factor and reduced the size of the front panel and the controls! Wayne took a big step in the direction I'm suggesting with the KX1, putting the controls on the top of the box instead of the front. The original rig had one main PCB behind the panel with the controls laid out near the associated circuits. Picture a 100 watt KX1 tilted up at a 45 degree angle with a base and having the same thickness but a panel size of, say, 14x18 inches (35X45 cm) with suitable knobs and meters... Ah... Meters...but that's another story... Ron AC7AC ___ 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] FS: AZ ScQRPions Paddle Kit
I have one of the original, serial number 107, AZ ScQRPion Paddle kits that I don't think I will ever build. http://www.swlink.net/~w5jh/brasspaddle.htm I've had this one since they first released them in 2003. The kit has not been built and is still in the original packaging. It has been opened to check for parts, but nothing done with the kit. Price: $30 plus $3 shipping. Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ ___ 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] FS: AZ ScQRPion Paddle Kit - SOLD!
Holy CW! That's the fastest I've ever sold anything. My AZ ScQRPions Paddle kit has been sold. Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ From: Mark Saunders, KJ7BS [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 6:30 PM To: Az Ham; 'AZ ScQRPions'; Elecraft Mail List; ([EMAIL PROTECTED]); ([EMAIL PROTECTED]); [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: FS: AZ ScQRPion Paddle Kit Importance: High I have one of the original, serial number 107, AZ ScQRPion Paddle kits that I dont think I will ever build. http://www.swlink.net/~w5jh/brasspaddle.htm Ive had this one since they first released them in 2003. The kit has not been built and is still in the original packaging. It has been opened to check for parts, but nothing done with the kit. Price: $30 plus $3 shipping. Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ ___ 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, antennas really do matter
Ok, I've read about the PAC-12 antenna and I'm almost convinced to get/build one. It's a short vertical, right? What is its performance? It's got to be a compromise, right? Would a larger coil diameter with wider spacing between the winds improve performance? Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ = SNIP Leigh WA5ZNU convinced me to build a PAC-12 antenna early on, but I never had much luck with it. It doesn't work in my back yard at all... I brought it to our cabin a couple of times and couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong. I could hear OK, but no one could hear me. SNIP 73 de chris K6DBG ___ ___ 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 # 539 Lost RX Above 30M
I am trying to troubleshoot a receive problem with my K2 that is driving me crazy. I have lost the RX above 30m. On 20M I hear a low tone growl, but on 17, 15, 12, and 10 I hear only a hiss (white noise). However, signals on 160M, 80M, and 40M sound great, but signals on 30M sound weak. Any ideas where to start? Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ ___ 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] Lead Free SMD Components?
I was shopping Mouser for components for a project. I noticed the SMD devices I need are Lead Free. Will I have any trouble soldering these components with Tin/Lead solder? Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ ___ 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] test/AA7EQ
With a callsign like that, no wonder. Just kidding! That statement is more appropriate for my callsign. Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ From: Bob Baxter [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/12/21 Wed AM 09:40:19 EST To: Elecraft Discussion List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] test Oh no!! Mailman has me listed as a spammer again. I haven't spammed anyone for weeks. -- Bob Baxter AA7EQ Walnut Ridge, Ar. ___ 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] ECN 12-12-05 Report(s)
Thanks to Tom for running the ECN while Kevin tended to pressing matters. The QSB was slow and deep here in AZ plus I could not get my fingers to send the correct digits for my K2 serial number (539). I thought I heard a KL station trying to check in, but could not pull him out of the noise floor. Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ From: Tom Hammond [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/12/12 Mon AM 09:09:23 EST To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] ECN 12-12-05 Report(s) Hi Folks: I called both of the Elecraft CW Nets (20M and 40M) this week in Kevin's absence. WHERE WAS THE EAST COAST??? I heard NO(!) signals from anyone from the east... and as it turned out, only a few from the west... but at least a few nonetheless. It was good to have Mark, KJ7BS, check in on both bands, unfortunately, each time he sent his K2 serial number he went into a DEEP fade (both bands)... kinda like the Gods didn't want me to copy it... heheh! I hope I managed to pull it thru correctly. I was startled to hear Wayne, N6KR, check in during the 20M net. Good sigs, Wayne. But of course, we'd have expected nothing less! G Interesting call Fred, K5QLF, holds... definitely NOT a QLF fist though! I checked in all stations I was able to hear. If you attempted to check in and I did not acknowledge you, I sincerely apologize... the bands were relatively quiet and had I heard ANYTHING resembling a calling signal, I'd have attempted to pull your through. Here's the LOG from both nets. ECN 20M 12-12-2005 KD5ONSKevin ORK2 KD5PZOPat OR N0SS Tom MOK2008 KJ7BS MARK AZK2839 KG6VPUBILL CAFT901DM N6KR WAYNE CAK23000 ECN 40M 12-12-2005 KD5ONSKevin ORK2 KD5PZOPat OR N0SS Tom MOK2008 K5QLF FRED TXK11820 KJ7BS MARK AZK2839 See y'all next week (hopefully) when, with luck, Kevin will return to the fold. 73, Tom N0SS ___ 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] Elecraft CW Net NO NET
Kevin, I hope and pray for you. Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kevin Rock Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2005 10:04 PM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net NO NET I am sorry folks there will be no net tomorrow. I need to go to the hospital for a medical emergency. Pray for us please. Kevin. (Net Op Who is very worried). -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.13/197 - Release Date: 12/9/2005 ___ 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] Elecraft CW Net Report for December 5th, 2005
It is that blessed gigantic (gi-normus as my son would say) sunspot. I saw the solar flux get over 100 the past few days. Ten meters was open most of the weekend, too. Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ Elecraft K2 S/N 539 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kevin Rock P.S. I did hear a ZL, then another ZL MH, there was a 1 in there too. May I have heard ZL1MH?? If so then twenty meters was open from Nova Scotia to Hawaii to New Zealand!! I am impressed. They tell me it is a solar minimum but does not seem to effect CW that much at all ;) Mike? Was that you calling?? KJR ___ ___ 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] OT: WONKY
WONKY... That is so funny. I've not heard that one for a while. I have a list of interesting words I've heard people use in my lifetime. WONKY is near the top. Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ From: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] A good way to make a pot become 'wonky' is to put a lot of stress on the shaft. ___ 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: WONKY Should be Wonky
I realized that after seeing it in my in-box, hey that looks like a callsign. I should not have used all caps, sorry for the confusion. Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ From: James Kern [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/11/29 Tue PM 02:42:39 EST To: 'Ron D'Eau Claire' [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] RE: WONKY I first thought that was someones call... W0NKY James Kern Network Administrator Kurt S. Adler, Inc. 1107 Broadway New York, NY 10010 212-924-0900 x222 (work) 212-807-0575 (fax) 908-451-6801 (cell) 800-209-7438 (pager) [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron D'Eau Claire Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 2:38 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] RE: WONKY Ha! Ha! With our international readers on the list, I generally avoid such words but that's a personal favorite of mine too G. Ron AC7AC in N.W. Oregon and hoping for a white Christmas. -Original Message- From: Mark Saunders, KJ7BS [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 11:27 AM To: Ron D'Eau Claire; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: OT: WONKY WONKY... That is so funny. I've not heard that one for a while. I have a list of interesting words I've heard people use in my lifetime. WONKY is near the top. Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ From: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] A good way to make a pot become 'wonky' is to put a lot of stress on the shaft. ___ 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] Argentina Station On 30m
I was just working an Argentina station on 30 meters on 10.11865 (RST 549) and he just disappeared. I listened to him work 2 other USA stations FB before me. I lost him right after our RST exchanges. Now I hear very weak voice communications on this frequency, can't tell what mode. Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ ___ 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 Microphones
I put the hand microphone from my Kenwood TS-850S/AT on my K2 and it works fine and I've had good audo reports. The K2 requires a low impedence microphone and the TS-850S/AT requires a 500 or 600 ohm (can't remember which) impedence microphone. The K2 uses the same 8-pin connector as the Kenwood, so I thought this a good match. I've since purchased a second Kenwood hand microphone, on eBay, so I have one for each radio. Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ From: Wayne Reed [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/11/17 Thu PM 03:09:19 EST To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Microphones Gang, Just put the SSB board in my K2 [S/N 4858]. I have tried my Shure 444 with the K2 and seem to have no drive. I think I will try a portable telephone headset. I will need to get some bias for the mike from the K2 then I'll find out if I have a problem with the SSB board or my old trusty 444. Would like to hear from those who have used cheap/nonstandard microphones with the K2. Wayne K9NE ___ 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 on 80/40m Novice bands?
I make a habbit to cruise the Novice sub-bands looking for calls to work. I call CQ for about 5 minutes on several frequencies in each sub-band. I rarely get any response on 80M, maybe 1 a week, but 40m produces at least 1 each evening. I have not found any stations working in the Novice sub-band on 15M since July. I can't even find non-Novice stations working in the CW sub-band on 10m so forget that until the sun spot cycle picks up again. I think 40m would be a much better choice. At least there is activity there. If your new ham wants to work someone for practice, shoot me an email and we will schedule some sessiona. I will gladly give him practice. Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ FISTS # 2972 Elecraft K2 S/N 539 If it aint fun, you aint doing it right. AZ ScQRPions From: John D'Ausilio [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/10/19 Wed PM 01:44:44 EDT To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 on 80/40m Novice bands? Problem is, would there be anyone there for him to work? I go into the Novice bands every once in a while, and activity there (other than the occasional net) is very scarce. Better to steer him to the qrp freqs and teach him QRS :) de w1rt/John On 10/19/05, Daniel Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm trying to make suggestions to a new ham, and having not built a K1, can anyone tell me if the 2-band filter boards can be built to allow for access to the 80 and 40m Novice subbands? Thanks, Daniel AA0NI Oklahoma City ___ 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] K2 MOJO
When I built my K2 (S/N 539) in the late 90s it appeared most messages on the Elecraft mail list was about the K2's MOJO. It was truly amazing the powers of this little radio. There were those who looked down their collective noses at the K2 and many considered a novelty. Boy, did Eric and Wayne show them. WAY TO GO ELECRAFT! My K2 still has its MOJO and dare I say, the phrase should now be My Elecraft (state your kit here) sure has MOJO. Keep up the good work. ___ 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] RE:split indicator for K2
They must be for some kind of analog connection, what I'm not sure. Looking at the schematic it looks like some type of input connector. Maybe this is where you connect the wireless controller so you can hook it to a computer network for remote operation. Ya think? Oh, wait, 8-pins, thats gotta be the built-in rotator controller. Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ FISTS # 2972 Elecraft K2 S/N 539 If it aint fun, you aint doing it right. AZ ScQRPions From: Rick Dettinger [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/10/04 Tue PM 02:20:32 EDT To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] RE:split indicator for K2 Maybe I've finally found a use for the round hole with 8 pins located just to the left of the headphone jack. This would be a splendid home for a nice bright red LED split indicator. Maybe I could use 2 of the pins to power the light. This is probably what the designer had in mind. I wonder what the other 6 pins are for?73 - Rick - K7MW ___ 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] RE:K7C
Well, I may have been one of those poor operators answering on the calling frequency, but only because I had no idea K7C was working split. Once I learned split operation was in use, I found, with a lot of work, where K7C was listening. My QRP signal went unanswered, too. I even tried with 100 watts and could not make a contact. The cacophony was deafening and went on well after K7C acknowledged the answering station. I will keep trying. Maybe as time goes on, the madness will subside and we can make a contact. Right now, it is like a feeding frenzy. Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ FISTS # 2972 Elecraft K2 S/N 539 If it aint fun, you aint doing it right. AZ AcQRPions From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/10/03 Mon AM 11:33:15 EDT To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RE:K7C In a message dated 10/2/2005 8:12:53 AM US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have wasted many hours trying to work them. The pileups are horrendous. The lids are out in tremendous force. I agree with you. I get mad as hell at ops who will continue to send their callsign, even when the DX station has acknowledged a different station. And they will do it right on top of the station acknowledged! Or, when the DX station acknowledges part of a call, like W5?, but some klutz W9 keeps sending his call! But most of these pile-ups are pure chaos. I don't have much hope that they will every be run in an orderly and courteous manner. There are just too many folks out there who are at least completely oblivious to the process, if not so arrogant they ignore common courtesy. I must say though, that I haven't been all that impressed with at least one or two of the K7C ops. A couple of times on 40 meters I heard K7C working stations, and obviously listening up, but not saying so! This really created a mess! Some stations kept calling on his sending frequency, then others would chime in with up, but a minute later it was chaos again on the sending frequency. On top of that, there were stations calling K7C as much as 10 khz up, and he was acknowledging them! That chews up a bunch of bandwidth. It took me forever to figure out where he was listening. Maybe the op at K7C was doing this on purpose to spread callers out, but I don't agree with the process. He should say up at least, and give the amount, like up 1, or up 4. Callers will naturally spread out around this figure, usually between the sending frequency and the listening figure given, but not all over the band! Personally, I think up 4 is plenty of bandwidth for any DX operation. If you can't pick stations out in that range, you have a receiving problem--or an operator problem! And I think the DX stations should give his call at least every 3rd or 4th qso. Some don't give it for really long periods of time, and that creates all kinds of confusion on the sending frequency with inquiries about who the heck it is, etc. So, yes there are a bunch of lids out there. But you can't call some guy a lid if he doesn't have a reasonable amount of information to ignore! It's too bad these operations don't follow a more organized and standardized procedure. Probably never happen, but it sure would eliminate as least some of the confusion that seems to occur every time. One last thought. If somebody keeps calling on the sending frequency when the DX station is actually listening up, it's o.k. to tell him up, and if you know how many, tell him that too. But don't call him a lid, even if he is acting like one--most of these occurrances are accidental (maybe he forgot to hit the split button--I've done that more than once), but the real lid will only be encouraged to continue in retribution. After all, lids don't get that way by being responsive to strong direction! Dave W7AQK ___ 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] K7C - Bagged Him
I finally bagged K7C. I caught him as he was starting his session on 30m this evening. I worked him at 100 watts and switched to QRP and called with /QRP, but no joy. I tried several more times, but nothing. I may still work him, yet. The band went a little strange for a while. I heard NO signals on 40, 30, 20, or 17 meters. Then a little before 0200 UTC signals started coming up. Did we have another X class solar flare today? Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ FISTS # 2972 Elecraft K2 S/N 539 If you aint having fun, you aint doing it right. AZ ScQRPions ___ 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] Best Ham Group right here
Lee, Welcome! Amateur radio is a fantastic hobby and you will make friends all over the world and out of this world, too (think International Space Station and Shuttle). You are correct, the information found here is outstanding. I believe this is because these people tinker, experiment, design, and build radios. Elecraft makes the finest commercial kits available today. You will not be dissappointed. From: Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/09/28 Wed AM 05:14:25 EDT To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Best Ham Group right here Hey, I'm a new comer to the ham thing, still studying for my Tech, and I kind of stumbled in here, as i was researching possible rigs to buy for my first one. have to say, this is the best general ham discussion group i've seen. The education i've received the past few weeks reading the digests has been invaluable. Together with the kit I've been building (TecTec, in practice for the K2!), and the license manual and other material, I have come a long way since that fateful day when I decided I wanted to be a radio amateur. 3 Weeks now, and not a single thread on the Iraq war -- are you people crazy or something?! I hope one day to find the nerve to start a K2 (I just payed you 1400.00, and you want ME to BUILD it too?), but in the meantime, I'm just leeching off y'all, and learning a hell of a lot. Later. ___ 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 Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ FISTS # 2972 Elecraft K2 S.N 539 If it aint fun, you aint doing it right AZ ScQRPions ___ 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] IMHO
I can see it now, our CW QSOs will be repleat with these. I think we need to add some of these to the CW code test, assuming we still have one. ;-) From: John D'Ausilio [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/09/28 Wed PM 01:59:27 EDT To: Dan Romanchik [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] IMHO sorry to be picky :) it's TANSTAAFL .. and the acronym was coined by Robert Heinlein (The Moon is a Harsh Mistress .. a *great* book) rather than having 'net origins ... ymmv .. W1RT/John On 9/28/05, Dan Romanchik [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: IMHO = in my humble opinion Some other shorthand you'll see from time to time include: btw = by the way rotflmao = rolling on the floor laughing my a** off taanstafl = there ain't no such thing as a free lunch 73! Dan KB6NU === President, ARROW Comm. Assn. (www.w8pgw.org) ARRL MI Section Affiliated Club Coordinator Candidate for GL Division Vice Director, Fall 2005 Read my ham radio blog at www.kb6nu.com ron wrote: Robert C. Abell wrote: IMHO anyway, for what it's worth (not much). pardon me for not keeping up with computer slang (my preference is radio, heh heh) but what does IMHO means??? I see it more often and it drives me crazy not knowing what that means! Some people who drive cars know nothing about them, I use a computer and know nothing either! (smile) Ron wb1hga ___ 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] What is this?
This evening I heard a station sending CW with an unusual call, RU3HD/ANT. What is the /ANT? Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ ___ 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] What is this?
That is interesting. Too bad he was right at my noise level and I don't have my beam up yet. Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ -Original Message- From: W7RY [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 7:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Elecraft] What is this? ANTARCTICA. Vlady, RU3HD is QRV for about four months as R1ANN and RU3HD/ANT from Saam Novolazarevskaya base, IOTA AN-016. Activity will be on all HF bands. QSL via RZ3DJ. A good search engine is very useful!! Try www.google.com 73 Jim W7RY -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 7:47 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Elecraft] What is this? This evening I heard a station sending CW with an unusual call, RU3HD/ANT. What is the /ANT? Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ ___ 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] Testing
Hit it? The jolt knocked my K2 out of alignment. Damn! shouting to the other room Honey, my K2 is out of alignment, I need to buy another K2 (very, very big wicked grin). Mark Saunders, KJ7BS BSD High Power Rocketry Glendale, AZ http://www.bsdrocketry.com From: Stephen W. Kercel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/01/28 Fri PM 06:56:46 EST To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Testing Just seeing if I hit the reflector. ___ 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
