Re: [Elecraft] USB Support - K3, K2?
- Original Message - From: "Vic K2VCO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Elecraft Reflector" Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 12:54 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB Support - K3, K2? Leigh L Klotz, Jr. wrote: This is a bit of a rant, I must admit, I am mystified by the desire for USB inside an HF radio. Agreed. From the point of view of the manufacturer, there is the big headache of having to provide drivers for the various operating systems -- and versions of operating systems. Do we want Elecraft to spend valuable staff time making sure that working drivers are available for Windows 95 through Vista, the various Mac OS versions, Linux, and who knows what? Ok, I finally got pulled into this debate; in the case of Linux and most likely MacOS X, if the USB Chip is supported by the OS Kernel, there won't be a problem. I know the FTDI chips are supported natively in Linux (not sure what kernel version offhand) from reading it on several Yahoo Groups that I'm in that are part of projects that use that chipset. Matthew Pitts N8OHU K2 #5956 ___ 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] My K2/100 is up and running, first go :)
James, My feeling is that since they were using that for the base K2, they felt that it would be good enough for the KPA100; and it seems to have been true, since I don't know of any failures that can be attributed to the thermal pads. Just my two cents(US) Matthew Pitts N8OHU K2 #5956 - Original Message - From: "James Cutler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2007 7:41 PM Subject: [Elecraft] My K2/100 is up and running, first go :) Just a quick note to say that I have built the KPA100 and installed and aligned it, and it is working fine on all bands. When I built my K2 at the beginning of the year, it also worked fine, and still is. I have to say that over all, I am happy with the radio, and it's performance. I have one query though, I am wondering why Elecraft have opted to use thermal pads on the PA transistors in the KPA100 as opposed to heat paste? (A lot of linear amplifiers that I have seen over the years use thermal paste on the PA transistors without apparent problems.) I just suspect that the thermal resistance of a thermal transfer pad may be higher than that of thermal paste..please advise me if I am way off on this point. Cheers and 73 to all.. James Cutler, VK2TIM ___ 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] Re: K3 Firmware upload
Wayne, Given a choice, I'd leave it in C#, since with the existence of .NET compatible libraries on alternative OS's, you'll have a better chance to encourage people that Elecraft cares about giving people a choice of how they set up their stations. Matthew Pitts N8OHU K2 #5956 - Original Message - From: "wayne burdick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Don Rasmussen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "Elecraft List" Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 5:41 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Firmware upload Don, It's possible that we'll rewrite the K3 Downloader software application in VB6, etc., so that .NET won't be needed. The only reason we use .NET now is that I'm a C programmer, and the quickest way for me to get the downloader working was to use Microsoft's C# programming environment. In fact I hope to turn the downloader project in its entirety over to someone else ;) Want to write some VB6 code? 73, Wayne N6KR On Jul 25, 2007, at 2:33 PM, Don Rasmussen wrote: Ut-Oh - the beans have been spilled! .NET, and version 2 no less. --- 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Questions
Guys, I'm finally getting around to asking a question about the K3 that will help a fellow ham decide whether or not he will be buying one; does it currently, or is it possible for a future firmware revision, for it to support voice feedback? My friend's reason for wanting to know is because his wife, who is also a licensed Amateur, is blind, and any HF Radio needs to be something she can use when he's not around to help her with it. Matthew Pitts N8OHU K2 #5956 ___ 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] Now for the real question about the K3!
Lee, It's called "successful redirection". I recall them asking about what we would want in a "mythical" K3, all the while suggesting that such a radio would never exists. Matthew D. Pitts N8OHU K2 #5956 - Original Message - From: "Lee Buller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Elecraft Reflector" Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 10:20 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Now for the real question about the K3! OK Here is the real question. How did you keep the K3 a secret? Lots of guys working on the K3 project plus the testers. How did you keep the secret? Lee - K0WA In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If you can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from somebody who has some Common Sense. Is Common Sense devine? ___ 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] How about an Elecraft Bulletin Board?
Well, they do have the elecraft e-group on Yahoo Groups, though I am aware that some people have an aversion to that particular site for some odd reason. Using something like that would simplify things to some extent. Matthew D. Pitts N8OHU K2 #5956 - Original Message - From: "Mike Geddes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Elecraft" Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 9:11 PM Subject: [Elecraft] How about an Elecraft Bulletin Board? Greetings. I was just thinking to myself how slow the Elecraft reflector was yesterday on Friday, 4/27. What a difference a day makes! Wow. Certainly there is a lot of well-justified excitement (frenzy?) over the awesome newly announced K3. Congratulations Elecraft and I know it will continue the tradition of innovation and excellence we have come to know and appreciate from your company! On another note . . . . there is now another real "interest" out there among Elecraft fans, while some are still mainly interested in the K2, some in the K1, some now in the K3, some in other Elecraft kits and tools, and some in all of it. Those that are building or enhancing or troubleshooting a K2 may not be as interested in all of the whirlwind surrounding the K3 (which, again, is justified). So I was wondering if you (Eric or Wayne) have ever considered an Eham type bulletin board where you had sections of interest as a means of communication and information? This may be especially useful as your product line becomes more diverse, along with the interests of your customers. Just a thought. You guys are so innovative an open to customer input and we appreciate it. Keep up the good work and thanks for giving us a great new product to learn about and enjoy. 73, Mike N4JX K1/4 #2319 K2 #6042 ___ 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 USB vs. DB9
John, It's mainly because the DB-9 is used for more than just the serial interface in the design of the K2. I'm sure Wayne or Eric will chime in on the specifics, which have come up on the list in the past year, if I'm not mistaken. Matthew Pitts N8OHU K2 #5956 ___ 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] Stage two testing problem
Gentlemen; I've reached the second testing stage with K2 #5956 and I've found several problems. When I do the PLL reference oscillator test, I have no range when I attempt to check the limits; the frequency is also 350 kHz higher than it should be. The second problem is with the VCO; it too is in the 12 MHz range, almost like it is locked to the PLL. Can anyone suggest a starting point for me to look for the problem. Matthew D. Pitts N8OHU K2 #5956 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] How to wire a mic...
Folks, I got a Shure 444D mic from a fellow ham today and was wondering how to wire it for use with my K2. It doesn't have any connector on the cord (my friend did have a spare 8-pin plug that he gave me), so I was wondering how I should wire it. Also, with regards to the D-104 microphone thread, my QTH is about 20 miles from where that series of microphones was manufactured. ___ 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] Custom K2?
So tempting... I haven't fiddled with Linux in a few years and might be able to scrounge up a PC to run it on (I think all I'm missing for a working system amongst the parts I have is a power supply). Bob Nielsen wrote: On Feb 20, 2007, at 3:32 PM, Ian Stirling wrote: On Tuesday 20 February 2007 18:19, you wrote: Rig control software for people who use "real" computers (Fedora Core here). http://www.hamsoftware.org/ Haven't used it, but saw your comment and did a quick google. This is the first one I ran across, may be others. Are you on Mac or Linux? Because there were quite a few choices for Mac also. Multiplexing myself between my kubuntu/gnu/linux computer and cooking cream of scallion soup. I've recently switched to kubuntu from FreeBSD 6.1. There are a lot of good ham apps suitable for use with a K2 that are in the repositories for Ubuntu (and I assume kubuntu and xubuntu as well; they are all Debian derivatives): hamlib, gmfsk, xlog, tlf, to name a few I have used. 73 - Bob, N7XY ___ 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] IT'S ALIVE!!!
Congratulations: I'm hoping to have #5956 up and on the air (listening only until the 23 ) on Saturday or Sunday. I'm close to finishing up the second stage of construction on the RF Board; wound the toroids last night but didn't install them yet. Matthew D. Pitts N8OHU K2 #5956 Charles Pitts wrote: K2 S/N 5953 came to life at 1402 UTC 15 Feb 2007 with 40 meter 8 watt SSB contacts with New Hartford, NY, Centerville, IN, and Fort Wayne, IN. Received good signal reports from all around and even better comments once all found out I was QRP and using an Elecraft K2. This kit was a smooth build and alignment went right by the book. - Charles N3EJS ___ 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] #5956 problem - solved
Bob, Unless the polarizing strip is flexible as well as the protective strip, I'd have to say no. Any other ideas in regards to my viewing problem? I could try cutting away at the IC socket and resoldering the pins from the back to see if that helps any. Bob Nielsen wrote: By any chance did you remove the polarizing strip instead of just the thin protective strip on the LCD module? I did that and ordered a new one. I dug the old strip out of the trash, cleaned it off and stuck it back on so I could continue building--it's still there working just fine. Bob, N7XY ___ 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] #5956 problem - solved
Don, Cold solder joints galore; it's working now, though the display still isn't viewable from head-on. Doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but I can work with it and go on to the next step. Don Wilhelm wrote: Check the soldering very carefully - especially the pins of the LCD display and the pins of the socket (which are unfortunately under the LCD now) - check especially pin 1 of the socket, many times that pin does not get soldered. If you do find unsoldered or poorly soldered socket pins, you can cut away a bit of the plastic on the side of the socket and get a soldering iron tip on the pin to reheat it and feed more solder. If you suspect the LCD pins, they can be soldered from the top side of the board which often provides a better connection since it is difficult to properly heat the pins with no projection from the bottom of the board. 73, Don W3FPR ___ 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] #5956 problem
Gentlemen, I'm at the first alignment stage and I've run into a problem. I was able to get the INFO 201 message upon first power-up, but I haven't gotten anything to display other than ELE on subsequent power-ups. Also, I have to look at the display at an angle to see that. Any ideas on what to look for? I can't proceed with the K2 itself until I finish these tests. I guess it's time to build the KIO2, KSB2 and K160RX so they're ready to install when I get the rest of it done. ___ 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] #5956 construction questions
Don, Thanks for the quick response to my questions. I will be picking up a power supply after I get paid next week, but I'm hoping to have most of the work done by Tuesday (I'm almost finished with the control board as I write this). I'm finding that the kit is simpler to put together than it appears when you first open the box. :) I would recommend this kit to anyone that wants a quality radio and has the tools to build it with. Don Wilhelm wrote: The short answer is YES to all. The long answer says that you will have to have a power supply to charge the battery anyway, and one cannot always expect a battery 'out of the box' to be fully charged, so it would be wise to just go ahead and make up a power cable rather than using the battery. The K2 manual indicates the best time to install the option headers - do it just as the manual indicates and you will not go wrong, and you will achieve your goal of getting it on the air at the first possilbe moment. It is easier to trim P5 before it is installed - just don't mix the trimmed one with the untrimmed one (there are 2 on the control board). 73, Don W3FPR ___ 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] #5956 construction questions
Gentlemen (and any ladies, of course), As you can see, I'm beginning construction on #5956 and was wondering a few things. First off I will point out that I purchased the KBT2, KSB2, KIO2 and K160RX options on top of the basic CW K2. My first question deals with the KBT2; is it safe to use the KBT2 as the power source during the initial testing by installing the included connector on the RF Board or should I make up a temporary power cable using the included plug? Secondly, is it ok to install the connectors for the options I have so I don't have to take the case apart once I get it together for the initial alignment tests; it's not that I have an aversion to taking the radio back apart (wouldn't have bought the kit if I didn't like to tinker with electronics), it's just that I want to be able to get on the air with it as soon as I can after it's finished (hopefully that's done by the 23rd). My final question is related to the trimming of P5 on the control board for clearance when the KIO2 is installed; can I do that before I install it? ___ 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] Recycling K1 leftovers
Mike, Nice going; I can't wait to get my K2 done and start doing the same. Matthew Pitts N8OHU K2 #5956 (Currently unassembled) Mike Markowski wrote: After finishing my K1 a couple weeks ago there was one tiny thing bugging me. There is a small gap between the front panel board and the chassis fasteners so that when uppermost buttons are pushed, even gently, I could see the display slightly pushing backwards. Not liking how it took away from the otherwise solid feel of the rig, I looked for something to fill the gap without overdoing it. Luckily I had saved the leftover adhesive neoprene washer material for the speaker in the KBT1 kit. It's just a touch bigger than the gap, so I cut two small pieces and attached the adhesive side to the fasteners. Now there's no flexing of the front panel board when pushed. It looks better and is probably better structurally for the board as well. Nothing major, just a 'for what it's worth' comment. By the way, yesterday with an 80m long dipole I made a 100 mW qso on the K1 here in southeastern Pennsylvania to a Rockmite in Maine! 73, Mike ab3ap ___ 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] New K2 es Rework EliminatorsT Bypass Header Kit
Charles, K2 #5956 is sitting on my bench awaiting inventory and a few small tools that I don't currently possess. I have to say that I am impressed with the quality of the Elecraft Kit; not only are the parts bagged by subassembly, but the boards that I have seen look quite nice. It's almost a shame to have to put them in a case. I am going to enjoy building the radio; I need something to do that doesn't involve a computer (though I do plan to use a laptop with the K2 :) ). Charles Pitts wrote: Hi Gang, I'm a newbie here. Today, 9 Jan 07, the mailman delivered a little white box containing my K2 s/n 5953. Yesterday I receive the Rework EliminatorsT Bypass Header kit from Gary Hvizdak, KI4GGX and Ken Kaplan, WB2ART. The kit arrived quickly, was nicely packaged, there were no missing parts, and the components are top notch. I was especially impressed with the quality and design of the heavy duty epoxy circuit board (rev. G) with plated thru holes. The Quick Start Instruction sheet was easy to follow and is well illustrated. Building was a snap. I'm glad I purchased this item. It is an excellent, well engineered product. Thank you Gary & Ken. I'm off to my cave to inventory the little white box's contents. 73 de Charles, N3EJS ___ 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: Suggestions for newbie HF Operator
Thanks to all that replied to my question. To those that suggest that I try other radios, I've done that on Field Day over the past few years. I really don't need some of the features of the commercial stuff; the K2 has everything that I would use, either already installed as part of the basic radio, or as an option. For what it's worth, my intent at this point is local SSB (the local radio club has a 10 meter SSB net on Sundays), digital modes (probably PSK31 mostly) and probably some CW. I do intend to go for General and Extra over the next few months. I'm wanting a QRP radio, with the option of going QRO if needed. ___ 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] Suggestions for newbie HF Operator
Good evening all, I am currently looking into buying an Elecraft K2 for my first HF Radio. My question is this; what configuration is the best to start out with for a Technician Class Ham like myself? Obviously, I feel confident enough in my ability to build it, or I would be spending the money on a commercially assembled radio. I also have downloaded all the manuals and looked through them to get a general idea of what tools are needed to build the various assemblies. Matthew N8OHU ___ 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] OT, but what's going on on 5.0 MHz?
Rick, What exactly are you hearing? Also, is it possible that you are hearing WWV and WWVH, since they both transmit on the same frequencies? Rick Hampton wrote: I was tuning around and noticed something VERY strange with WWV on 5 MHz. Anyone have any clue as to what is happening? ___ 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] KPA100 Elimination?
I am leaning that way as well, since I will want the option of running 100 watts available. It would be nice if, in a future update to the firmware, we could leave the cables connected and have the K2 detect the state of the KPA100/KAT100 combination automatically. ___ 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 Announcement
Glad to hear you're going to be back tonight. I'll be listening on 20m, if I can get my Realistic DX-160 tuned properly. In a few weeks, I'll be able to try to check in, depending on what part of the band that frequency is in. Kevin Rock wrote: Good Evening, After a week's hiatus I will be back to start the Elecraft CW Net and pass it around the continent. We got our power back after a week without it. My Trojan batteries were down to 12.1 volts after starting at 12.7 volts. It took two full days of charging for them to recover. I was impressed with all they did for me. Lighting, two radios, desktop computer with monitor, laptop computer for many hours of use, and the insurance adjuster's computer too. The phone service came back a few days before we got power back. It appears the problem was totally unrelated to the storm or the power outage. Something had happened at their switching office which kicked me off line. Hot running water and telephone service are addictive! Since I have a dial up Internet connection it takes quite a while for me to get my mail on a normal day. Since I was not using this computer, which sits in a back room far from the heat source, I was using WebMail which added another level of indirection slowing access even further. I am still wading through the 1500+ emails I received over the outage period. Thank you for all the good wishes during the darkness and cold. Yes, it was frightening but with some help I am starting to cut the trees and stack the slash for later burning. The wood will not be used for timber since the price the mills are offering is too low to make a profit. I've been advised to sell firewood instead to make money. Too bad, there is some prime timber in those trees. I have only been on HF for a day since all of my antennas were turned into their component parts. While brushing out we did find some wires and insulators so I can salvage that and make another one. I did get up a spare G5RV but have only used it once for MARS so I know it works NVIS. Now to see if it will get to the Mississippi or beyond. One leg is only a short distance above my head. But after five hours of struggle I decided that was good enough. I found there is quite a difference between Stren and Berkley Trilene. I was trying to use Trilene for the first time to get my antennas up using my normal technique of teardrop sinker zipped through the trees with a wrist rocket. The Trilene did not feed well and snagged a lot in all sorts of trees. After using about 400 yards in 20 yard segments I tossed the roll and went back to the Stren. First time my sinker hit the roof of the house and I got a line back from there to a tree. The antenna is nearly level but my property is at an angle so one leg is about sixty feet in the air while the other would injure someone over six feet! Luckily I am more compact ;) Tomorrow evening we get to test both the aether and my new antenna. Now if I can only remember how to send CW! Please join us: Monday z (Sunday 4 PM PST) 14050 kHz Monday 0300z (Sunday 7 PM PST) 7045 kHz Kevin. KD5ONS ___ 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 Report for 18 Dec 2006
Tom, Thanks for the message from Kevin. I'm glad to hear that he's all right physically, though I can imagine that he's shaken up by the situation. Pass along my well wishes the next time you have a chance to talk to him; I'm sure I'm not the only one on the list that would like him to know that we're thinking of him. Matthew N8OHU Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 22:13:04 -0800 (GMT-08:00) Just got phone service an hour ago. I am now running off battery power through an inverter. I have over a thousand messages to wade through via webmail. I am running a laptop which does not pull mail from the server. I am OK, rattled to the extreme, but OK. It took quite a while to stop shaking after the tree fell a few feet from where I was sitting. I was in the strongest part of the house and to windward. The tree limbs were flying over that part of the house but not at the windows. None were broken. Drywall and broken branches exploded through the new room and the rest of the house. Every few feet there was a hole through the roof. If I'd have been anywhere but where I was I most likely would have holes in me too! Power may be back on by Thursday. I have not found the other end of the broken G5RV or the tree which was supporting it. If the trees were not in straight lines I would say we had been hit by a tornado. Hundreds of trees are down on my twenty acres. The four Trojan T-105 (backup batteries) started at 12.7 volts. They are down to 12.2 volts now after booting a desktop unit to tranfer files to the laptop and running the IC-706 for comms. I still have a J-pole up so I got my nephew to help me limb the hemlock and cover the roof with plastic. Luckily the wind and rain came to an end. It has snowed but that is not as bad. The water I had standing by in five gallon buckets froze but that simply made it easier to transfer into the bathroom. I used a pan to transfer the top few inches in the toilet tank and the poured to the fill line. I've run out of back up water so am going to a beaver pond tomorrow to steal some of their's. I don't think they will mind because their pond is spring fed. I'll get a few more days of flushing water. I have cut my way down the mountain and have gotten more supplies. I did heat some water on the wood stove for shaving and washing. I hope to be back on the air but if priorities push the antenna launch date off that is the way it goes. If I get power this week it will ease my burden. Sure is nice to have Internet contact again! I will stay in touch and keep you apprised of my progress. Any ideas on who to call to lift off the hemlock tree? Kevin. 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] Morse test elimination
Karl, They want BPL equipment manufacturers to follow the rules just like we have to. They go to places where BPL Trials are in gross violation of FCC Part 15, like Mannasas VA, Briarcliff Manor, NY, etc. Here is a link to an article on the ARRL website about the Motorola Powerline LV system being tested at W1AW, http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2005/08/29/1/ . I know about the Novice Refarming thing, but it was still the FCC that made the mistake in allocation, not the ARRL. - Original Message - From: "Karl Larsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Matthew D. Pitts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 3:22 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Morse test elimination Matthew D. Pitts wrote: Karl, Where do you get the idea that the ARRL is trying to kill BPL? That is what the ARRL letters say they need my money for. Aren't you aware of the fact that they are, or have been, testing a BPL system at W1AW? They have been traveling to BPL sites and testing from Mobile Rigs. As far as the recent changes to 75/80 meters, that was something the FCC screwed up on, not the ARRL. Matt read the Report and order and you find it's the old ARRL Re-farm the Novice Bands thing. It isn't bad. But they didn't get the bandwidth's right. And the digital guys are mad. And the ARRL has been opposed to the total elimination of the code test; they wanted at least for the code to be required for Extra Class. Don't give up teaching the code to people just because it's not required; it's still useful when all else fails. I'm a Fox in the Fox Hunts and I run a local CW net. I like CW and I will keep using it. But I'm 71 years old and my 3 mile walk is getting harder. 72 73 Karl K5DI Matthew N8OHU - Original Message - From: "Karl Larsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "VR2BrettGraham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 7:52 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Morse test elimination Guys, the ARRL almost caused a revolt in FCC-Wireless. They were being visited by ARRL people daily. They are lawyers and they are trying to kill Internet on power lines, and push band planning and morse code testing removal. Then after they GOT the band plan they pushed it was discovered ARRL goofed. They made too much space near the CW/Digital bands Extra Class. But then wait. It will be simple to get a Extra Class license. No 20 WPM send and receive, hard written stuff, it is just some multiple guess questions now. The ARRL keeps sending me mail which says they need big bucks to keep the lawyers in Washington. Will I send a hundred bucks? I throw away to letter. All the fun I have had teaching code to people is over. My last effort was fun because I had a 5 year old girl. She had little trouble with the code, but she had not learned how to write down a Z or A. So all this is over. Well I'm almost over too. 72 73 Karl K5DI VR2BrettGraham wrote: N8OHU added: I'd rather say it's the "fault" of the ITU, if you want the truth. They were the ones to let the code go back in 2003. Not quite - the ITU does what its members decide. And the end of Morse as licensing requirement probably started with the JA no-code license - the first ITU member that "found" a way to get around the requirement. The amateur population in JA is now contracting, but the effect of their no-code license was quite positive on amateur radio in Japan when it was introduced. The effect that had on equipment suppliers is still obvious today. I wonder what things would be like now if there was no Incentive Licensing, or if international opinion would have allowed dropping the Morse requirement around that time? ;^) 73, VR2BrettGraham ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Morse test elimination
Karl, Where do you get the idea that the ARRL is trying to kill BPL? Aren't you aware of the fact that they are, or have been, testing a BPL system at W1AW? As far as the recent changes to 75/80 meters, that was something the FCC screwed up on, not the ARRL. And the ARRL has been opposed to the total elimination of the code test; they wanted at least for the code to be required for Extra Class. Don't give up teaching the code to people just because it's not required; it's still useful when all else fails. Matthew N8OHU - Original Message - From: "Karl Larsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "VR2BrettGraham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 7:52 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Morse test elimination Guys, the ARRL almost caused a revolt in FCC-Wireless. They were being visited by ARRL people daily. They are lawyers and they are trying to kill Internet on power lines, and push band planning and morse code testing removal. Then after they GOT the band plan they pushed it was discovered ARRL goofed. They made too much space near the CW/Digital bands Extra Class. But then wait. It will be simple to get a Extra Class license. No 20 WPM send and receive, hard written stuff, it is just some multiple guess questions now. The ARRL keeps sending me mail which says they need big bucks to keep the lawyers in Washington. Will I send a hundred bucks? I throw away to letter. All the fun I have had teaching code to people is over. My last effort was fun because I had a 5 year old girl. She had little trouble with the code, but she had not learned how to write down a Z or A. So all this is over. Well I'm almost over too. 72 73 Karl K5DI VR2BrettGraham wrote: N8OHU added: I'd rather say it's the "fault" of the ITU, if you want the truth. They were the ones to let the code go back in 2003. Not quite - the ITU does what its members decide. And the end of Morse as licensing requirement probably started with the JA no-code license - the first ITU member that "found" a way to get around the requirement. The amateur population in JA is now contracting, but the effect of their no-code license was quite positive on amateur radio in Japan when it was introduced. The effect that had on equipment suppliers is still obvious today. I wonder what things would be like now if there was no Incentive Licensing, or if international opinion would have allowed dropping the Morse requirement around that time? ;^) 73, VR2BrettGraham ___ 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] Morse test elimination
I'd rather say it's the "fault" of the ITU, if you want the truth. They were the ones to let the code go back in 2003. Matthew N8OHU - Original Message - From: "Fred (FL)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 9:46 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Morse test elimination I think it is a sorry state, where FCC feels Morse Code isn't needed any longer. Frankly I don't think the FCC is all that technical an agency any longer. Many of their frequently-changing commissioners - seem to be non-technical "kids", or political appointees. I'm sure the US Government budget treats them poorly, compared to the "homeland security" and DOD agencies. I'm sure they have their complement of career staffers - many of whom may be technical. But the commissioners seem to frequently disagree with the ARRL, and they do things in opposite directions of what common technical sense would indicate. They don't even agree with the IEEE - the electrical engineering society, on some technical issues. Digital over power lines is one example! I think the Blackberry digital phone message contest of a Blackberry handheld vs 2 Morse operators - sort of told it all. Morse Code won, handily! Keyboarding cell phones lost. (Re: Jany Leno Tonight Show - 2006) Looks like the World Amateur Ham community will be the ones keeping CW alive - in the near term. Or spy agencies worldwide. Fred FL __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.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] Morse *TEST* code elimination
No, they are recinding part of the recent change; it's in the same announcement from the FCC. Looks like the ARRL got the FCC's attention on that subject. - Original Message - From: "Weymouth Walker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Elecraft Reflector" Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 11:10 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Morse *TEST* code elimination Of more concern for people who use and like Morse Code is the impending re-farming of current Ham CW spectrum for VOICE and other non-CW use (a process already begun with a vengeance on 80 meters) ... Between this and BPL, maybe I'll take up model railroading after all ... Weymouth Walker ... K8EAB Metro Atlanta, GA - Original Message - From: "Thom R LaCosta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 10:46 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Morse *TEST* code elimination On Sat, 16 Dec 2006 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How soon will it be before we see rigs that have no provision to use CW? Where ya been for the past 40 years? Oh sorry...I should have said "When will we see rigs that are contructed to make it impossible to send CW? One of the reasons I bought a K2 was that it was a serious rig designed as a CW transceiver with SSB as an add-on, not the other way around. That's pretty much how I viewed it... 73,Thom-k3hrn ___ 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] delete!
Just one... Why don't you just unsubcribe if you're no longer interested in recieving the e-mail from the list? - Original Message - From: "Doug Asay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2006 11:03 AM Subject: [Elecraft] delete! DO NOT SEND MY PRIVATE INFO THREW THE E-MAIL. DELETE ALL INFO ON ME NOW! DELETE ME FROM ALL YOUR LISTS NOW! YOU P. ME O.! BIG TIME. DO IT NOW! ANY QUESTIONS? Doug ___ 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] Field Day at Home
Too bad you live so far away; I'm sure the club that I belong to would love to have you as a CW op. As for those idiots you mentioned, I wouldn't want to belong to a club that felt like that about a perfectly valid mode of comunications. Matthew Pitts, N8OHU. (dreaming about building a K2/KPA100/KAT100 setup for mobile/emergency ops) ___ 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
