[Elecraft] FS: KXB3080 add-on option for the KX1
I have a KXB3080 add-on option for the KX1 that I don't plan on installing. Never installed. This option adds 80 meters and 30 meters plus general receive up to 16 MHz (if I read it correctly) and scanning. Asking $65 INCLUDING USPS Priority Mail shipping in the US. Normal price is $80 plus shipping. Payment can be check, MO, PayPal. (PayPal please add $2 for their stupid fees.) Contact me before sending any money though. (PayPal address is not this address.) TIA Michael N4NMR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] FS: K6XX CW Indicator kit
Kit has been spoken for. On Tue, May 19, 2015 at 10:41 PM, Michael Bower wrote: > I came across this unbuilt kit and will likely never use it. So it is for > sale. > > Asking $18 including shipping. US only. > > PayPal, check ok. > > Michael N4NMR > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Suggested prices?
Hi, gang, We are in the process of downsizing for a future (not scheduled). Can anyone give me suggestions for prices on the below rigs if I decide to sell them instead of moving them? I am the original owner and builder of all three rigs. I am very careful in building but I have also had these rigs checked by someone with a LOT more experience than me. 1) 2-band K1 with: Internal battery Internal antenna tuner stand. 2) 2-band KX1 with: unbuilt internal antenna tuner. 3) K2 with: SSB module Internal battery Unbuilt antenna tuner. Thanks in advance. Michael N4NMR Ashburn VA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT - The HeyPhone
If this article is for public consumption (not just ARRL members), could you please post a link? If not for public consumption, they missed a great opportunity. Michael N4NMR On Fri, Jul 13, 2018 at 10:29 AM Dauer, Edward wrote: > Interesting article on the ARRL web site this morning about communications > assisting the Thailand cave rescue using 87 KHz SSB. > > Ted, KN1CBR > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to mbo...@bbunch.org > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Make this email list more manageable - a forum instead?
I MUCH prefer the reflector because I don't have to do anything but read and/or delete. I don't have to 'go anywhere' to get the messages. They are in my mailbox. On Sat, Aug 19, 2017 at 10:49 AM, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote: > Really? A separate forum for Macros Would that be TWO forums — one > for KX3 macros and one for K3 macros? Or separate forums for the KX# used > only for a home station and a KX# used while backpacking? > > It makes me wonder how people read a newspaper. Did they write letters to > the editor complaining about all of the OT stories they weren’t interested > in and how turning so many pages (especially on Sunday) that made their > life more difficult? Was there a customized option delivered to their door > that contained only the very specific news items or points of view they > wanted to read? Did they complain about ink and paper usage for stuff that > wasn’t personally interesting? > > In the end I suppose it doesn’t really matter whether it’s a reflector or > a forum, although my personal preference is the former. I’d probably read > the whole thing anyway (or all 15 of them?), since one never knows when > there might be a tidbit of actual good information that doesn’t have their > personal navel in the subject line. > > The whole argument about it is kind of silly, egregiously self-centered, > and just adds to the queue length … last time I had that kind of tunnel > vision I was pulling high G’s in a jet trainer :-) > > > > > That is the beauty of a forum, you can subscribe to just what interests > you... If you like KX3s and KX2s, sub to both forums. If you like Macros, > sub to a a third forum... > > > > That way I don't have to see the discussions about walking around with a > KX3, (I own a K3), and/or construct an almost daily changing filter set > because people fail to add either, OT, or the radio name to the subject > lines. > > > > Grant NQ5T > K3 #2091, KX3 #8342 > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to mbo...@bbunch.org > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft grey in a rattle can?
Many years ago, I had a piece of Heathkit gear that needed a touch up. I took one of the side panels to Home Depot. They scanned the panel and made a custom mix that matched perfectly (except the finish). Maybe taking an Elecraft panel to them would give you the color you need. Michael N4NMR On Tuesday, July 26, 2016, EricJ wrote: > I bought an EC2 to put my KPA100 and KAT100 in. That left a blank top > cover, front/rear cover sitting on a shelf. I recently made two side covers > and a bottom cover for it which I want to paint as close to the original > EC2 panels as possible. Most of the rattle can greys are more blue than the > Elecraft grey which tends towards a brown tone almost. > > Anyone run across a rattle can color that comes close? > > Eric KE6US > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to mbo...@bbunch.org > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] FS: FT-817, Elecraft T-1, Emtech ZM-2 and more
Hi, folks, I have the following for sale: 1) Yaesu FT-817 (non ND) in good condition. Worked FB three months ago but haven't used it since then. In a pet-free/smoke-free environment. Cosmetically very good. Comes with everything in the original package except the Yaesu strap (might even have that but haven't looked for it). I have the original box if you want it. Included in addition: Miniaturized copy of the manual, Pack-It Reference (yellow one) by Hugh VE3AYR Nifty Pocket Reference card Asking $500 plus shipping from 20147. Note-if you DON'T want the original box, this will fit into a $15 USPS priority mail box. Paypal preferred but will consider other payment options. US only. 2) Elecraft T-1 Auto Tuner - works FB. Used very little. Asking $95 including shipping. Paypal preferred. US only. 3) Emtech ZM-2 Antenna Tuner. Also works FB and cosmetically very good. Asking $50 including shipping Paypal preferred. US only. Thanks for looking. Michael N4NMR Ashburn, VA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[QRP-L] FS: NJQRP Homebrewer magazines
I have the following NJQRP Homebrewer magazines for sale: 1) UNOPENED Vol. 1, No. 1 Fall 1999 - $4.00 including postage CONUS. 2) Almost complete set: Vol. 1, No. 1 - Fall 1999 Vol. 2, No. 1 - Winter 2000 Vol. 2, No. 2 - Spring 2000 QHB #4 - Summer 2000 (don't know why they didn't have #3) QHB #5 - April 2001 QHB #6 - August 2001 QHB #7 - December 2001 QHB #8 - April 2002 QHB #10 - Apr 2003 (I probably have #9 around someplace and will send to buyer if found.) Asking $25 including postage CONUS. 3) QHB #5 - April 2001 - $3.00 including postage CONUS. PayPal preferred. Michael N4NMR __ 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] FS: QRPp back issues
I have the following back issues of QRPp for sale: Complete sets: 1) Vol. VI, Nos. 1-4 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter 1998 (complete set) 2) Vol. VII, Nos. 1-4 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter 1999 (complete set) 3) Vol. VIII, Nos. 1-4 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter 2000 (complete set) 4) Vol. XI, Nos. 1-4 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter 2001 (complete set) 5) Vol. XI, Nos. 1-4 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter 2001 (complete set) (second set) 6) Vol. X, Nos. 1-4 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter 2002 (complete set) Complete sets are $15 per set including postage CONUS. Individual editions: 7) Vol. V. No. 4 - Winter 1997 (this is the one featuring the NorCal Paddles) 8) Vol. VII, No. 2 - Summer 1999 (Special Regen Receiver Issue) 9) Vol. VII, No. 2 - Autumn 1999 10) Vol. VIII, No. 1 - Spring 2000 11) Vol. VIII, No. 4 - Winter 2000 12) Vol. IX, No. 4 - Winter 2001 13) Vol. X, No. 1 - Spring 2002 14) Vol. X, No. 2 - Summer 2002 15) Vol. X, No. 3 - Fall 2002 16) Vol XI, No. 1 - Sprint 2003 Indivdual volumes are $3.00 each including postage. If you order more than one, postage will go down so we can make arrangements. PayPal preferred. Michael N4NMR ___ 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] Special Events station K60
Special events station K60/CIA is currently operating from the CIA as a special events station. Well, I don't know if it is RIGHT now but it is up and running and will be there for several weeks, I think. Tomorrow marks the 60 anniversary of the creation of the CIA. This amateur station is the first amateur station to be operated actually from the CIA grounds. If I remember correctly, it is operating CW only, 80/40/20/10 and in the bottom 35 Mhz (?) in the band. There is (I think) a special commemorative QSL card to be issued. (I'm sorry I can't be more specific or concrete. I'm typing this from memory.) Michael N4NMR ___ 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: Hexkey waiting on bench, due to warning
Is that, perhaps, something called "Rug Gripper"? You can get it in small rolls in most hardware type stores. Initially used to put under throw rugs on wooden floors. But great for this as well. Can be cut to size. Michael N4NMR Ashburn, VA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got a small swatch of a rubberized waffle like padding - you can see through the mesh like a screen - and it stops the 'scoot' really great. I've had it so long that I can't remember where it came from, and I'm not even sure it was intended for use with a key. The one I have is blue, quite thin, and very soft. If anyone knows where it comes from or it's original intended use, I think it would be a boon to all cw ops. I used a bencher before my hexkey and before that it was a homebrew. The tendency has been to make the key heavier to reduce the scoot from an intense contester or pileup op whose a little excited. But that doesn't stop it unless the feet are soft and a little 'sticky' on the surface. soft rubber legs stick but flex and the hard rubber doesn't flex but it scoots - what a dilemma! That pad I found is the best of both worlds - it even works if the feet are hard plastic buttons. For the hexkey - get the pad and some nylon feet - no jiggle and no scoot. Al WA6VNN ** See what's new at http://www.aol.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] List Admin?
Could a list admin please contact me directly? I'm trying to change my listing but when I ask for my password to be sent it never shows up. What I want to do is drop this e-mail and sign up with a new one (and in digest mode). Thank you. Michael Bower N4NMR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KX1 parts count
I couldn't find this anywhere that I looked. Does anybody know off the top of your head the parts count of the KX1 and the various options? I'm considering adding this to my Christmas list. Michael N4NMR -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.0/167 - Release Date: 11/11/2005 ___ 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] #3120 if FINALLY Alive and Well
(This is embarrasing but funny.) K2 #3120 is finally alive and well. Build time approximately 120 hours (that's a rough guess) LAPSED TIME: Years - 2.88 Days - 1052 Hours - 25248 I remember getting this rig on Christmas morning Dec 2002. I also remember taking it on a car trip that afternoon so that I could start inventorying it. And it is now done. With some great help from N4TVC and N4LRR and some super encouragement from NoVaQRP. Thanks all. Michael N4NMR -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.3/173 - Release Date: 11/16/2005 ___ 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
RE: [Elecraft] KX1 on AAAs or Lithium Polymer?
Wow, from what I (briefly) saw at that link, why would anyone want to use LiPos? Yes, they may provide some advantages but the disadvantages/risks would certainly (in my mind) overwhelm the advantages. Just my .02. Michael N4NMR > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gil Stacy > Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2005 8:26 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX1 on AAAs or Lithium Polymer? > > > > LiPoly batteries are expensive, lightweight and very > dangerous if improperly charged. When things go bad with > LiPolies, things can go very bad. I have started using them > on my ATS3. Here's a list of do's and don'ts regarding > LiPolies and a photo of what happens when the dont's are violated. > http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209187 Can > you imagine this happening in your KX1? ;) > > 73, Gil NN4CW > K2 3104; KX1 53 > > > ___ > 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 > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.7/182 - Release > Date: 11/24/2005 > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.8/183 - Release Date: 11/25/2005 ___ 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
RE: [Elecraft] KXB3080 option update
For those of you who will be going to Atlanticon this weekend, I will have either a sample kit for the KXB3080 or a finished board. (I was hoping to have tomorrow off to put it together but that is looking doubtful now. I will have it both Friday night at the Elecraft table (next to checkin) and Saturday night. I'll also have some handouts. Michael N4NMR > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wayne burdick > Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 5:26 PM > To: Elecraft Reflector > Cc: QRP-L > Subject: [Elecraft] KXB3080 option update > > As you may have noticed, 80-meter KX1s are starting to pop > up. The KXB3080 options are in stock, and you can download > the manual from our web site. > > We've also updated our KX1 page with more KXB3080 details, > including a photo showing the assembled KXB3080 module > itself. (All surface-mount parts are pre-installed.) The KX1 > Frequently-Asked-Questions page and feature comparison table > have been updated, too. > > For details, see: > >http://www.elecraft.com/KX1/KX1.htm > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > > > --- > > 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 > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.2.6/287 - Release > Date: 3/21/2006 > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.2.6/287 - Release Date: 3/21/2006 ___ 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: Vintage Heathkit Computers for sale
Gee, Tom, are you going to miss her? (hi-hi - couldn't resist). I know the feeling and I don't understand it. This is NOT junk. Well, to us, anyway. To her, maybe. Good luck on your endeavors. Michael N4NMR > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom K2TA > Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2006 1:01 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Vintage Heathkit Computers for sale > > I need to raise money to buy a KPA-800 and the XYL says "You > can only use money you make selling all the junk you own now". > > Is there anyone on the Elecraft list who collects or has an > interest the following items? > > H8 computers (two, one 8080 other Z80) > H9 terminal > H19 terminal > H89 computer > H17 dual drive > H17 triple drive > IBM Selectric Printer for H8 Parallel card Hard sectored > floppies with / without CP/M and HDOS software HUG user group > magazines Software manuals, assembly manuals and Continuing > Education course for Basic. > > Please contact me off-list. I can deliver within a 100 mile > radius of NYC. > > Tom K2TA > > ___ > 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 > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.1/389 - Release > Date: 7/14/2006 > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.1/389 - Release Date: 7/14/2006 ___ 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] SSB kit Rev D. vs Rev E.
Hi, folks, Well, I've let my SSB kit for my K2 sit long enough. However, I had to look all over for it and when I found it, I couldn't find the instructions. Went to the Elecraft website to download and found only Rev E. instructions. Couple of questions: 1) does anyone have the Rev D. version online? (It's not in Elecrafts archive that I could find.) 2) Is there that much of a difference? (I might know more today when I try to inventory based on the old kit but the new manual.) 3) Does anyone know, off hand, what the differences were? 4) Should I get the parts to bring this kit to Rev E. (new kit is $99 but don't know if they sell an upgrade kit - sort of depends on the differences.) TIA Michael Bower N4NMR -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.3/395 - Release Date: 7/21/2006 ___ 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] Option building question
I currently have the bare bones KX1. I also have but have not built/installed the 3080 kit. I'm planning on getting/building/installing the ATU. Question: Does it matter what order these are done? Should one be done before the other? Michael N4NMR -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.4/449 - Release Date: 9/15/2006 ___ 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] Fixing K2 Toroid Coils
Now that is a cool boat. (sorry, this starting to go OT but so cool. ) Joe, you should plan this trip for the summer with a special QSL for contacting you on the boat. That is so neat. Michael N4NMR (Also, Joe, please contact me direct. I tried e-mail and your address doesn't work for me. (sorry for the OT).) Thanks. > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan Barker > Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 10:16 AM > To: Elecraft > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Fixing K2 Toroid Coils > > I had to look, and others might want to also. > > Dan > > http://www.auluk.freeserve.co.uk/boats/willcrooks.htm > > > > Joe Jones > Narrowboat 'Will Crooks' > The Llangollen Canal N. Wales UK > > > ___ > 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] Separate Groups Would be a Mistake
Eric, I was hoping someone would say this. You certainly brought out some great points. I, too, hope they keep it together. Michael N4NMR > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of EricJ > Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 12:36 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] Separate Groups Would be a Mistake > > I think it would be a mistake to pull out an Elecraft > technical forum. I'm involved with intranet design (not the > technical side, the conceptual side). > Many corporate customers want to include forums for their > group to discuss common interests and problems. Very briefly, > the more compartmentalized they become, the less successful > the forums. The pressure initially is for more specialized > forums. The trend is towards fewer or one "general" forum > with a broader focus. > > Here's why. A successful forum is a community. It isn't just > the occasional interesting topics and posts that hold the > group together. It is also the "chatter". Far from being > off-topic, most chatter serves to bind the group into a > community. There are lulls between really interesting > completely on-topic posts, and the chatter keeps the > community together so that it is there for the next "new thing". > > It's the same in other facets of our lives. We don't just > talk about religion at church functions. We don't just talk > about ham radio at club meetings. What a boring world if > every group limited their discussions in that way. Sure, you > have to keep things mostly on topic, but you have to let > things stray a little (this group is very even-handedly moderated) > > Something as specialized as a pure technical forum on > Elecraft equipment is going to attract a relative few. My > guess is it wouldn't even attract many of those on here who > are very technically competent. It will not attract the great > majority of Elecraft owners who want to know how their rig > works, but mainly just want to enjoy their radios. There will > be the occasional "hot" > technical topic (e.g. phase noise), but chances are good > there will be relatively long periods of time when nothing is > happening and members will drift on to other interests. The > few remaining will not be involved in heated technical > discussions because it will be the same small group that > already knows what the others are interested in. > > I say keep it together. Sometimes I have an interest in what > the geeks are saying. I understand the highlights and maybe > learn something I can use. > Some I delete when I see the call sign. I learn most from > guys like Don > (W3FPR) and Ron (AC7AC) and many others in their offers of > troubleshooting help. Not that I have always experienced the > problem or expect to, but by getting insights into how the > rig works when it is working like it was designed. I learn > from just about everyone. > > I also learned that there is a delete button. With only a > couple of dozen posts a day, it is not much of a burden. > > Eric > KE6US > > - Original Message - > Here is the polite question to Wayne and Eric and others from > Elecraft to maybe open another forum with pure technical > stuff because deletting all the messages wich are not of my > interests is very time consuming for me and i am shure my > writing for the others is also. > Hope the voice will be suported and heard :) . > > CU! > > S55M-Adi > > - Original Message - > > You and your European friends are exactly correct that most of the > > stuff > on > > the Elecraft site is not really technical nor about specs etc. ... > > I, like you and a few others, would rather exchange > information about > > how the radio can be made better in handling big signals etc. > > > > > > > Anyhow, I hope you all are successful in coming up with another > > reflector for technical discussions on the K2. Please let > me know, as > > I would like > To subscribe. > ___ > 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] T1 Arrives--Good News and Bad NewsQ
But, Dave, if you had let him eat the parts, you could plug the radio in one ear and plug an antenna in another ear.. > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 10:56 PM > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] T1 Arrives--Good News and Bad NewsQ > > First the good news! My T1 arrived today! > > Now the bad news! I have a new Bullmastiff puppy--3 months > old--his name is Linus, but I may rename him T1--I had the > bags out of the box to inventory parts--got a phone > call--puppy (he's 30 lbs. already), stretches up to table > and grabs bag of parts--takes them out on the patio--proceeds > to chew the bag to bits! Parts all over the patio! I > recovered most of the parts (I think), but now an inventory > is crucial! I wonder what the calorie count is for radio > parts! Any bets on whether I found ALL the parts > > 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] FS:Vibroplex Brass Racer with internal keyer
For Sale: Vibroplex Brass Racer with internal keyer This is the brass racer with the traingular brass top and wooden base. It has a builtin keyer circuit in the base using the Curtis 8044 chip. Asking $65 including USPS mail. If you would like priority mail, please add $3.00 to cover the difference. I can accept Paypal (to my address) or checks. Photo if needed. Just ask. Michael Bower N4NMR ___ 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: VIS Study Cards - Extra Class
I have for sale: VIS Study Cards for Extra Class. This is a set of study cards for preparing for the Extra Class Element 4 exam. Set consists of 650+ index sized cards (on paper stock) for handy studying wherever you might be. They are broken into 9 sections: (Numbers in parenthis "m of n" means you must pass m questions and there are n questions in that pool (and that many cards) Commission's Rules (7 of 99) Operating Procedures (4 of 46) Radio Wave Propagation (3 of 34) Amateur Radio Practice (5 of 68) Electrical Principles (9 of 111) Circuit Components (5 of 72) Practical Circuites (7 of 95) Signals and Emissions (5 of 69) Antennas and Feed Lines (5 of 71) This particular set is (I think) one revision back. The questions are based on the pool as of 2/01/2000. Yes, they are out of date but not so far that you couldn't probably pass. And they make a great aid to studying. I used to carry a handful wherever I went. (No, I'm not an Extra so you don't have to look. Other priorities took precedence - work, family) Asking $15 including shipping CONUS. If you want USPS Priority mail, add $2.50. Acceptable payments are via paypal (preferred) to my e-mail address, check, MO. Questions? Michael Bower N4NMR ___ 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] Idea on improving CW speed
In thinking about the various methods of improving CW reading, the following occurred to me. Has anybody done this? In the Koch method (I think that's the right one), you learn a few letters and then work up. So you might learn "I" and "e" and then practice them until you get very good. Then add a letter and work on three letters. Here's my thought. One method is to just listen up on the bands and see what you can hear and "read" in CW. But what would happen if you did this with just a few letters? Listen up to a QSO but concentrate on hearing just the I's and e's. Once you feel like you are getting a lot of them, add a letter or two. Over time, would this be a valid method of listening and improving one's speed? Michael N4NMR ___ 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
[FT817] FS: rigs and accessories
FOR SALE: I have the following QRP items for sale. They are in excess to my needs (and my wife says I have to sell some things before I can buy other toys .) Shipping is not included. For small items, I'll use USPS Priority Mail shipping CONUS. For the large items, UPS probably works better and shipping charges will be based on distance (zipcode) and weight. Payment can be PayPal (to my e-mail address), check (must clear). Images have been placed on my web pages and a URL will be given below. If you have questions, feel free to drop me a line. Rigs: 1. Small Wonder Labs - DSW-20 20 meter CW rig. Unbuilt kit with second generation blue enclosure. Asking $120 plus $5 USPS Priority Shipping. http://www.bbunch.org/qrp/dsw20.html 2. Small Wonder Labs - PSK-20 20 meter PSK31 rig. Built from kit - enclosed in SWL's enclosure. Works FB. Asking $120 plus $5 USPS Priority shipping. http://www.bbunch.org/qrp/psk20.html 3. Yaesu FT-7 - QRP 80-10 meter HF rig. SSB and CW. Includes rig, mic, power connectors, manual and original box. (Sorry, don't know what happened to the original packing material. Asking $150 plus actual shipping costs from 20147. You can figure about 15 pounds. http://www.bbunch.org/qrp/ft7.html Accessories: 4. MFJ-971 Portable Tuner - this is a workhorse of a tuner. Works in the 6 watt range or the 30 watt range (selectable). Has a dual needle display. Works FB. Asking $55 plus $5 USPS Priority mail. http://www.bbunch.org/qrp/mfj971.html 5. One Touch Tune from W4RT - this is the wonderful interface that makes tuning the FT-817 much easier. Asking $45 including shipping. http://www.bbunch.org/qrp/ott.html 6. 1951 Vibroplex Keyer - this keyer works FB but needs a little TLC as you'll see in the picture. Includes extra weights to slow it down. Asking $65 plus $5 USPS Priority Mail shipping. http://www.bbunch.org/qrp/vibroplex.html Again, if you have questions, feel free to contact me on or off-list. Michael Bower N4NMR Ashburn, VA and for a great FAQ ( Frequently Asked Questions ) see http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FT817/database Some really good technical info at: http://www.ussc.com/~turner/ft817pg.shtml Please note that your messages and files sent to this group may appear anywhere on the Internet or in print without notice or compensation. <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FT817/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "FT817" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
RE: [Elecraft] very small antenna
Jess, you should also look at the PAC-12 from Pacific Antennas. Packs smaller than the other two (Buddipole and MP-1). And does very nicely on all bands. Michael N4NMR > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mc > Sent: Saturday, October 08, 2005 3:19 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] very small antenna > > Hi Jess, Looking for a small (pack-away in a suit-case and > going to bahamas on a cruise line for vacation antenna.) I > found three on the Yahoo search that looked good. the > buddiepole, the Ventura, the miracle whip > > each one claims to have all band and each one says has at > least some gain > > > > > > > > It's basically a mediocre receive antenna and transmit dummy load. > > Jess AE0CW > .. > > > ___ > 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] Iambic Paddles -- Show-n-Tell
Jeff, those are VERY, VERY nice paddles. They look commercial. Maybe you should go into business. Michael N4NMR > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Imel > Sent: Saturday, October 08, 2005 4:02 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] Iambic Paddles -- Show-n-Tell > > I have wanted a set of magnetic paddles for about a year now > to use with my > K1 and K2. I decided to try to make my own and after a few > weeks of designing, I just completed a set. I used rare > earth magnets instead of springs. It is constructed using > stainless steel and aluminum. The top is black anodized > aluminum and I used gold contacts. > > A picture of the paddles can be seen here: > > http://tinyurl.com/cbwta > > I really like the feel that I get with magnets instead of > spings. Pretty smooth. > > 73 > > Jeff > K9ESE > ___ > 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] eHam Article
That's certainly going to hurt eHam's chances of getting more articles from people. I didn't read the article but if you start applying censurship, you lose writers very quickly. And supporters, I would imagine. Now if his "advertisers" forced him to remove the article, that is just as bad. Just my .02. Michael N4NMR > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Mury > Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2004 12:55 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] eHam Article > > > In any event, you can view and comment on it here: > > > > http://www.eham.net/articles/8800 > > I don't see any article there at all - has it been removed? > > -- > 73, Brian > VE7NGR > > ___ > 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] RS sale items (more)
Last week I was at my friendly RS getting a new alarm clock. Lost my old one. They had a special sale on the RS version of an Atomic portable alarm clock. Only $20. And it is a nice size for packing or for on the desk. Normally $30, I think. Nice clock with super lighting. Number is 63-964. (www.radioshack.com didn't show it as a sale item (still shows $20) but the sign at the store did). Only drawback is that you can't set it for UTC. Not a biggy in my mind. They also had a special on batteries. Well, the special on batteries is not that super but the batteries come in a nifty case. It is touted as a can holder that says it will hold 4 cans of soda or whatever. But I didn't see it that way. I saw it as a nifty carrier for something like the PAC-12 or MP-1. It is bright red (so it is easy to find) and has a shoulder/carrying strap. Haven't tried it yet but looks like it should work great. Price on the battery pack/cooler says $20 but the sale was for $10. Michael N4NMR ___ 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: Ventenna HFp Portable Antenna
I have for sale: Ventenna's HFp 10-40 meter Portable Antenna. Used little (don't get out much). Has all parts etc. For details, see www.ventenna.com. Asking $130 including regular shipping CONUS. (If you want USPS Priority shipping add $3.00 and I'll pick up the rest.) Payment can be by PayPal (preferred) (to my e-mail address above), check, cash, MO. If PayPal, they take approx $4.00 of this so add $2.00. (I don't like PayPal any better than most people but it sure is convenient.) Questions welcome. Michael Bower N4NMR ___ 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] Which mic
I'm thinking about asking for a new mic for Christmas. Is there a nice (but not big $$$) mic that will work on the K2, the 703 and the 817? I'm assuming that I would need several adapters but that is ok. I'm leaning towards a Heil type mic. Probably a hand-held or headset. (But the Heil desk mic deal on Elecraft page is tempting if it will work on all three rigs.) XYL says Christmas list is due this weekend or nor presents for me so quick response is appreciated. Michael N4NMR ___ 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] Soldering station questions (please, no wars)
1) Mine may be going bad: I suspect my temp controlled soldering station is going south on me. In building my K2, I've noticed that it takes longer to get the solder flowing. Are there any _cheap_ but somewhat accurate ways of testing a station like this? (Sorry, don't remember the brand name but it is one of the known ones.) 2) recommendations (again, please, no wars here): If I have to replace my current station, can someone tell which of the Weller stations are good and which are ones to avoid. It seems that Weller is the only thing that I can get in town. (I'll take other recommendations just in case I have to go on-line to order one.) Thanks, folks, in advance. Hope you are all having a safe, fun holiday. Michael N4NMR ___ 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