[Elecraft] Subject: KX1
I am getting ready to use the KX1 with the T1 Tuner. What do I have to do to disable the internal tuner so I can use the T1? Please respond to pearly732003@ yahoo.com Thanks for the BW. Paul Gates, KD3JF ___ 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] Aren't some egg cartons ESD generators???
I never did like the egg cartons because too difficult to remove parts at times. I leave the parts in the bage or put parts in plastic boxes with the divisions. Paul, KD3JF --- On Thu, 8/28/08, Vic K2VCO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Vic K2VCO [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Aren't some egg cartons ESD generators??? To: George [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Thursday, August 28, 2008, 11:30 AM George wrote: Are not most egg cartons these days made of polystyrene or something similiar? If so, doesn't that material cause ESD?? Seems to me it does. I have avoided the use of that type, thinking that the answers to both questions is yes. I would think that the foam ones are dangerous. There is a 'crackly' feel to them sometimes! I pick up metal muffin tins at yard sales, usually for $0.25 or so. Then I connect them to ground through a 1 megohm resistor. I also have a metal yard(meter)-stick attached to the front of my workbench which is similarly grounded, a wrist strap and an anti-static mat. All of these items are connected to a common ground, through resistors. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KX1 Help
What can I do to get more output on my KX1 on 20 meters?... Would like more than 1.5 to 2 watts. Am using 13.5 V battery. Paul Gates, KD3JF ___ 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] Output on a KX1
What can I do to get more output on my KX1 on 20 meters?... Would like more than 1.5 to 2 watts. Am using 13.5 V battery. Paul Gates, KD3JF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees
I had those 12 inch springs once at a location where I live. Most of the time I just put up a 130 ft dipole and feed it with ladder line and let the good times roll!! G --- On Mon, 7/28/08, Brian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Brian [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, July 28, 2008, 1:41 PM My G5RV is up in the oak trees here and is attached using springs at each end. They are about 12 inches long and 1 inch in diameter. Been up for a couple of years with no problems. Brian N1WNC ___ 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] Help with my KX1
I cannot seem to get any output with the KX1. I get the reading P=00. I presume the problem is with Q6 but have done nothing to the radio unless I tried to check the power without an antenna. Paul Gates, KD3JF Glen Burnie, MD ___ 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] Comparing radios
I have a KX1 and the K1 and they are Keepers for me. I favor the K1 at times because it has more output. I keep the Elecraft rigs in the Living room by my Lazy boy chair and the are hooked up to my Gap Challenger Vertical. Now I favor the KX1 because of listening to SSB and Short Wave when there are not CW contacts available. Usually I take the KX! with my young wife and me to Fort McHenry National Park and clamp a MP1 vert. to a picnic table. I have a couple of 30 year old TenTec rigs in the radio room. But if I had to settle with only KX1 and K1 I could do it. When you talk about the K2 you are comparing apples with peaches! And I can understand you liking the K2 for one rig station. I would like to have a K2 but I would have to sell the K1 and KX1 and I do not intend to do that. The only antennas I have are the G5RV and the Gap and so the tuners in the Elecraft radios work fine. However, I do have the Elecraft T1 outboard tuner if I ever need it. Have not needed it even with the MP1 vertical at the park. Paul Gates, KD3JF Glen Burnie, MD Be a better sports nut! Let your teams follow you with Yahoo Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/sports;_ylt=At9_qDKvtAbMuh1G1SQtBI7ntAcJ ___ 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] Just ordered a KX1, and have a question
Man, Oh, Man Don you said it right. I was so ignorant when I got back into soldering, that i was not aware of the different sizes of solder. I had and still have it... the .031 solder.The last kit I had built was a Heath Kit HW12 in the 60s. So to practice some soldering I ordered one of the in-expensive receiver kits from Ramsey. Using the .031 solder I totally destroyed the Pc board! g Now, I have all kinds of rolls of .015 solder and use it for practically everything. Also have some what I think is .022. I have a soldering station and use it at 700 F.degrees. Paul Gates, KD3JF Having 2 cataracts one on each eye I was smart enough to have Jerry McCarthy build my KX1 and later he added the 30/80 module for me. Today I passed the eye test for renewing my drivers license by the skin of my teeth so to speak. The License is good for 5 years so I am sure during that time the cataracts will be big enough so I can have them removed. I have no problem seeing in the daylight and do not drive at night. Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marty, First of all, I believe .031 solder is too large a diameter for use on Elecraft products, especially the KX1. I use .015 with great success, and I do not recommend a larger solder than .020 for the KX1. The reason is that with the large diameter solder, there is not great control over the amount of solder applied - by the time the solder is molten, there is already too much on the connection. Just enough solder to fill the plated thru hole is adequate, although I like to see a very small fillet of solder with the edges of the solder tapering down to zero thickness on both the solder pad and the component lead to be certain everything has received adequate heat during the soldering process. See the soldering tutorial on the Elecraft website if you have any questions about what I am describing. Also, the 44 flux is a highly activated flux, there also seems to be a lot of flux residue when using it for soldering. The Kester 285 mildly activated flux is much better on untarnished components because it leaves the board cleaner - save the highly activated solder for working with components that have acquired a bit of corrosion and need the higher activity. OK, so you have some Kester 44 .031 solder that you would like to use on your KX1 - fine, use it, but be aware of the cautions about the amount of solder. If you find too much is applied, use solder wick to remove some of it. OTOH, If you are buying solder for the KX1, I recommend the Kester 285 in a .015 diameter (Multi-core is a great solder, but may be difficult to obtain). Many areas of the KX1 are quite dense with components and more care with soldering is required than for most of the other Elecraft kits. That does not answer the question of why Elecraft does not include solder with the kits like Heathkit used to do - I can't answer that, but I can offer some cautions based on my experiences repairing the KX1 - some builders have trouble because of inadequate heat when soldering (700 to 750 deg F is the best) and the application of too much solder are often encountered problems here. I have 'fixed' several KX1s by simply removing the excess solder and reheating the connections - that process takes about 2 hours to complete, so you figure the cost of a 'repair' caused by sloppy soldering - good solder is cheap by comparison. 73, Don W3FPR Marty Young wrote: Hello All: I ordered a KX1 and it was shipped Priority Mail on 7/23 and have not received it yet. Danged post office! In doing my preliminary research and preparation I have a question: Soldering is important, I think we all agree. The selection of the correct type and size is critical to success. Why isn't a hank of 0.31 dia Kester 44 included with the kit? ___ 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] Help in hooking up my straight Key
I am on my way to the District Wash. DC to see the model train display at Union Station before they take it down and when I get back I want to be ready for SKN this evening. I have my key ready to go i thought but can't figure how to configure the plug into the radio Icom 706, Elecraft K1, KX1. I would like to use the 706 to begin with. I figure I must use a stereo plug. I figure in using a 2 wire cable from my straight key into the stero plug that one of the contacts in the plug is not used?? Any way I tried a mono plug into the 706 and could not get it to work. Hope to have a message from somebody this afternoon when i get back. Had a fabulous vacation in Columbus for Christmas and flew home yesterday. Thanks in advance. Hope to work some of you on SKN. Paul Gates, KD3JF ___ 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
[QRP-L] help in hooking up my straight Key
I am on my way to the District Wash. DC to see the model train display at Union Station before they take it down and when I get back I want to be ready for SKN this evening. I have my key ready to go i thought but can't figure how to configure the plug into the radio Icom 706, Elecraft K1, KX1. I would like to use the 706 to begin with. I figure I must use a stereo plug. I figure in using a 2 wire cable from my straight key into the stero plug that one of the contacts in the plug is not used?? Any way I tried a mono plug into the 706 and could not get it to work. Hope to have a message from somebody this afternoon when i get back. Had a fabulous vacation in Columbus for Christmas and flew home yesterday. Thanks in advance. Hope to work some of you on SKN. Paul Gates, KD3JF __ 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] (no subject)
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.. Paul Gates, KD3JF ___ 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] Contest this weekendw
Can anyone tell me where I can find the rules for the SS for this weekend? Paul, KD3JF ___ 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] Back Again and the KX1
Hi everybody. This AM I have enabled the Reflector. I had my knee surgery on October 10 and am doing quite well. It surely will be nice to have 2 good legs again. Maybe I can do some back packing by next Spring. I have my KX1 installed right by my electric Lazyboy chair where I am spending most of my time these days. Anyone who would like to have a sked let me know by using my email address [EMAIL PROTECTED] Besides the day time I am usually awake between 1630z to 0730z I am located about 15 miles south of Baltimore, MD so that will give you an idea for propagation. The antenna is a Gap Challenger. Excuse the band width. Paul Gates, KD3JF ___ 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] 135 ft flat top antennas, again, ad infinitum
Hey George you said it right!! I have been reading all the email about what will work and won't. The best antenna I ever haad was the 130 ft Vee feeding it with 450 ohm ladder line. Now don't laugh, the length of the feedline was whatever it took from the center of the VEE to my shack! Then I hooked up the ladder line to tuner and 4to1 balun. It worked on every band fine! I would have that kind of antenna here but would have to move a couple of buildings. I live in an apt above the church and I just cannot swing it. I have thought about it a lot. I have the G5RV up at present. I do have made up a 40 meter Delta loop I would like to get up off of the deck but that will have to come after surgery. Next Tuesday I go in for a full replacement on my right knee. I had the left leg done a year ago and it is fine. Paul, KD3JF --- George [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My 2 cents worth is: Theory is one thing and actuality is another thing. I use a 130 ft inverted vee, fed with about 55 ft of 450 ohm ladder line. The apex of the vee is about 65 ft up. The ladder line stops at the eave of my house, just outside the shack, where I use a 4:1 balun. From the balun to the homebrew tuner, I use a 7 or 8 ft piece of RG 213. It works FB on all bands from 80-10 m, including 30 m, and is absolutely the best all band wire antenna I have used in my 51 yrs of hamming. It works especially well on 75 and 80 m. It would possibly work even better if I broke up (with insulators) the guy wire which is almost parallel to one leg of the vee. Also, the antenna is surrounded by several trees which are 15-25 ft higher than the antenna. I guess the moral to this is, don't let theory stop you from trying stuff. 73, N4ym ___ 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] ATU Manual
Thank you very much for the 15+ emails that I received in answering my ? on d/l the ATU manual for the K1. I discovered my problem in not finding what I wanted. I had just not arrowed down far enough on the page to find the area where i could d/l the manual. It was a stupid mistake!! Anyway thanks to everyone. Paul, KD3JF Paul, KD3JF Glen Burnie, MD FM19qd (Map Grid Square) ___ 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] K1 ATU Manual
I have misplaced my manual for the K1ATU. I need to d/l the manual for the ATU but can't find it on the web page. Can anyone help? Paul, KD3JF ___ 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] No 20 Meters with K1
I have a problem with the K1. I have the 4 bands 40,30,20,17 meters. The K1 skips from 30 meters to 17 meters. I suppose the answer has something to do with B1-4 but do not know how to fix it. Help! Paul, KD3JF Glen Burnie, MD FM19qd (Map Grid Square) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] A Good Day With The KX1
The YL and I had a good day at the National Zoo in Wash. DC Set up the KX1 in the Parking Lot with a 40 meter Ham Stick and made contacts with the KX1. I was excited about that because I have made very few contacts in the past with the KX1. I have not hooked any cables up to the car battery yet but a few months ago John Harper had told me about the 11.1 V. LiPoly battery and used it today. The KX1 was putting out 3.5-4 watts so that made it pretty easy to have some contacts. We parked by an Island of grass under a shady tree and set up our 2 folding chairs with a shelf on the right side of the chair so that made operating a breeze. The Antenna was in the clear and set up in the center of the rear deck of our Impala. Paul, KD3JF Paul, KD3JF Glen Burnie, MD FM19qd (Map Grid Square) ___ 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] Cable for paddle
How do I wire a cable for another paddle using the KX1? Thank you. Paul, KD3JF Glen Burnie, MD FM19qd (Map Grid Square) ___ 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
[QRP-L] Google
Let's not forget how good google is. Yesterday I wanted to re-visit the Black Widow Paddle so I googled it and found a lot of inf0. Paul, KD3JF Glen Burnie, MD FM19qd (Map Grid Square) __ QRP-L mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/qrp-l Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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I need help with my K1. I did not realize that my 30 meter band was set up for 10.0 instead of 10.1. I checked the manual and it says: To select B1 or B2 and hold display button and select 10.0 or 10.1. That does not seemingly work for me. When I hold display button nothing happens so I do not see the option of selecting 10.1. Any help will be appreciated. I have been using the KX1 on 30 and did not realize I could not tune to 10.119 on the K1. Paul, KD3JF Glen Burnie, MD FM19qd (Map Grid Square) ___ 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] Took the KX1 for a ride
My YL and I spent today Sat. at Ft McHenry National Park in Baltimore today. Took the KX1 with me and clamped the MP1 vertical to a picnic table bench. Could have done better but was slap damb under a tree! I had the 7amp hr and 11.1 volt LiPoly batteries with me and both of them worked good. The folding chair that I have is very comfortable and heavy duty with a tray on the right side. So I put the kX1 on the tray and away I went. Switched the the KX1 to B mode for the keying and liked it very much. There is a closer park here in town and still have been thinking of trying the 44ft inverted vee on a pole for getting out better with the KX1 Gotta decide on the pole though first! Been thinking of strapping the pole with a couple of bungee straps. On the MP1 antenna the 16ft counterpoise works good for 20 and it is terrible on 40 so I need to remedy that. The real wonderful thing about operating at Ft. McHenry is NO NOISE on the receiver. It is so quiet it makes you check to make sure you have a antenna connected!! g Paul, KD3JF Glen Burnie, MD FM19qd (Map Grid Square) ___ 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] Anti-Static
At www.mycableshop.com ... you can get a 2'x2' mat with grounding cable, wrist strap, and a 12oz bottle of spray anti static stuff. All this for $29.00. Paul, KD3JF Glen Burnie, MD FM19qd (Map Grid Square) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] My Tuner Problems
A word of thanks to everyone who offered suggestions for how to load the antenna for 17 meters and have the tuner happy! I really did not change anything. Could it be that the problem was with the operator? How could I think such a thought!! Anyway right now the tuner is acting very nice for 160-10. We will see it that continues. It could be an intermittant problem with the tuner or coax. But, let's hope not!! Paul, KD3JF Glen Burnie, MD FM19qd (Map Grid Square) ___ 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] 17 meters
I am wondering what the solution to my problem might be. I have a MFJ 989 tuner and it works fine except on 17 meters. I have the cross needles and they both shoot up to 12 0'clock and cannot get a resonant point. Some have told me I should shorten the coax. I am using a G5RV with 300 ohm twin lead and coax into the shack. I am having suspicions that it is the tuner. Any suggestions... Paul, KD3JF Glen Burnie, MD FM19qd (Map Grid Square) ___ 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] Sending CW
As we all know or should know character recognition is number1. My thinking is that none of us like sloppy sending. I made a contact last week with an operator that I had a terrible time copying. We were sending code at 20wpm. I did get his name and call and my report but everything else was just not intelligible. I would like to be able to copy 30-35 wpm in my head and then I figure I can copy most anyone. Paul, KD3JF Glen Burnie, MD FM19qd (Map Grid Square) ___ 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] Toroid Guy
Anyone know the Correct email address for the Toroid Guy? Paul, KD3JF Glen Burnie, MD FM19qd (Map Grid Square) ___ 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
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Any one who wants a contact from National Museum of American History in Wash. DC tomorrow Wed. NN3SI let me know tonight I will be there was 9:30 -2 or 2:30PM EST. Let me know tonight or first thing in the morning. Will be up and at 'm by 5:30am here at home before leaving at 7AM. I QSL 100% Paul, KD3JF EX: WA4JGI, WA8TER Central Maryland FM19qd (Map Grid Square) ___ 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
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Hi Gang I have a question I need to eventually replace my BNC connector on my KX1. Since I did not build the KX1 I have I need some info. I have heard it is difficult to remove the present one because of heat needed to remove the connector. The fear is that the board will be damaged. I have had the KX1 apart down to the main board and I see a phillips screw and I presume that is the screw holding the board in place. Am I correct? I need to remove the board to get to the connecor. What is the best way to remove the BNC connector? Thanks you for your suggestions.. Paul, KD3JF EX: WA4JGI, WA8TER Central Maryland FM19qd (Map Grid Square) ___ 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 Arrives - WTCPT question, DMM Question.
Glad to know Ron that you have a good soldering station I have the same one and use the 700o setting for my soldering. Paul, KD3JF EX: WA4JGI, WA8TER Central Maryland FM19qd (Map Grid Square) - Original Message From: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 3:02:51 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K2 Arrives - WTCPT question, DMM Question. DMM's I've got few DMM's from expensive Flukes to a cheap-o that arrived free with a parts order one time. Comparing them, electrically there are only two differences: speed and number of digits. Cheap meters typically have 3-1/2 digit displays. That's okay for some things, but I find myself wanting the resolution provided by a full four digit display. Cheaper meters take longer to display the value - up to 2 or 3 seconds compared to almost instantaneous display for the more expensive units. That's a function of the chip used in the meter. Accuracy of all of the meters is identical, within the resolution of their displays. It's amazing how cheap and accurate the voltage divider networks used for the range selectors are these days. Also, unlike the 'days of yore' all modern DMMs have a rather high input impedance, 10 Megohms. That's essential to avoid false readings because the meter loaded the circuit too much. We used to spend a relative fortune on a Vacuum Tube Volt Meters to get the sort of high impedance one expects from a DMM today. I mention it because there are some well-loved old relics from the past sill around that use real wiggly-needle d'Arsonval movements, such as the famous Simpson 260 Multimeters. Modern builders sometimes pick up. They do not have the low input resistance of modern DMM's. They are okay in circuits carrying significant current, but useless in high-impedance circuits. Unless you know something about the impedance of the circuit you're probing, they will lead you astray. Mechanical ruggedness is another consideration. I've got a Radio Shack meter that has taken a bit of a beating and still keeps on working just fine. But, undeniably, the Flukes and other high end meters are more rugged mechanically, especially when equipped with the various rubber boots and other protective accessories one can buy for them. I do enjoy the various ancillary functions modern DMM's provide, and I'd probably not consider a replacement that didn't include, as a minimum, capacitance and transistor testing. One meter I have will identify the transistor pinout and give me the hFe (gain) measurement automatically, so I can grab any strange unit from 'ye olde junque box' and stick it in the meter to find out how to wire it and what it will do in most circuits. SOLDERING 700F (375C) is a good temperature for soldering to Elecraft pcbs most of the time. I'd not go lower. If you are using desoldering braid or soldering to a large pad or one connected to the ground plane, you may want more. When hitting large pads or stuff on the ground plane, I jump the temperature to 800F (425C) or so. That's one of the great features of my Hakko 936 that I like: change the temperature with a twist of the knob. The tip follows the knob setting in just a couple of seconds. I real good clue to the proper soldering temperature is the dwell time. You debond pads and traces and damage components as much by excessive dwell time as by temperature, so a cool tip may be more dangerous than a hotter one. About 2 seconds is the longest I'd ever stay on any normal pcb solder pad: perhaps 3 or 4 seconds maximum on one attached to a large ground plane or other large metal. Ron AC7AC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Coax Switch between two rigs
What you say is interesting! I have a new coax switch that I just purchased simply for being able to switch between my Icom 706 and K1. I only have one radio on at a time. I use my tuner to switch between the 2 antennas which is the Gap Challenger or W5GI G5RV. On the G5RV I can disconnect the coax outside the window I can ground both antennas from the tuner or simply disconnect the coax from both antennas from the tuner and in 10 years we have had one lightening strike and it did not harm the radio equipment. Now what you say is, that having a switch to switch between 2 radios with one antenna is asking for trouble. How so? I think what you are saying is the fear of keying a rig without an antenna hooked to it. Paul, KD3JF EX: WA4JGI, WA8TER Central Maryland FM19qd (Map Grid Square) - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2006 11:01:51 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Coax Switch between two rigs Just to clarify... I never have 2 rigs connected to one antenna with a switch. That is just asking for trouble. If I do a rig receive comparison, I remove all mikes paddles, footswitches etc so I do not accidentally key up. As another fellow said there can still be a lot of signal on the shield/ground. Just not worth the risk. Here in South Florida I disconnect the rigs from the coax switches when they are not in use. 73 de Bob K3YT ___ 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] K1 Screenn Saver
For the life of me I have searched on the Elecraft web page for the K1 Screen Saver and cannot find it. I got a new laptop and would like to put the screen saver on but can't find it. Paul Paul Gates, KD3JF Elecraft Kits: K1 #0231 KX1 #1186 XG1: Signal Generator ___ 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] Drift-K1
I have been reading these messages about the drift and or change of frequency when you move the K1. So, I just turned my K1 on for a few minutes and it is just as solid as a rock. I turned it upside down and moved it around but no change in frequency. I figure I should be happy about that!! Paul Gates, KD3JF Elecraft Kits: K1 #0231 KX1 #1186 XG1: Signal Generator - Original Message From: Mike Morrow [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Discussion List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 6:41:46 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Drift-K1 My K1 is very sensitive to placement. If I pick it up or turn it upside down, I can hear it shift up or down in frequency. Anything that squeezes or otherwise distorts the K1 bottom cover plate (such as when the case is grabbed during repositioning) will cause a small frequency shift (I see well below 100 Hz), due to the change of metal bottom cover plate position near the LC VFO circuitry on the RF PCB. The frequency returns to original when the pressure is released on the bottom cover. 73, Mike / KK5F ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] A few items for Sale.
Dear Gang: I have a few items for sale: 2- Power supplies - 2.5 amps and 10amps Not switching supplies) E.F. Johnson SWR Bridge with coupler. MFJ CW filter (outboard) 80,110,180. Dentron KW Super Tuner. (No meter) If anyone is interested contact me off the reflector [EMAIL PROTECTED] Paul Gates, KD3JF Elecraft Kits: K1 #0231 KX1 #1186 XG1: Signal Generator ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Need Help With The K!
I used the K1 last night and everything worked fine, but when I got up early this morning, I could not get it on 40 meters. The dial reading for example is 3580. All the other bands work good like 30,20,17 meters. I probably goofed it up myself rather than little gremlins attacking it while was sleeping. I was playing around with B1-4. The other help I need is how to disable the internal tuner. I have read the tuner manual but cannot get from ATU to TUN. Any help I can receive would be greatly appreciated. Paul Gates, KD3JF Elecraft Kits: K1 #0231 KX1 #1186 XG1: Signal Generator ___ 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] KXPD1 Question
My experience with the KX1 paddle is that it is a pain It will start out working good and the more I use it on a QSO it finally goes crazy and I cannot even send my own call letters. My call is KD3JF and after I use it a while on a QSO when I get to send my call I can never make the D for it always sends a N. Now recently I can send pretty good with it as long as I am sending at least 20 WPM Paul Gates, KD3JF Elecraft Kits: K1 #0231 KX1 #1186 XG1: Signal Generator - Original Message From: Alexandra Carter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 5:42:23 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KXPD1 Question I can speak up on this, it's a VERY NICE little paddle! When you build it you'll see how it works, and there's some adjustability but it's difficult to explain, just get one and see. You can take this paddle and mount it to a stand with a little stereo jack and a threaded hole to accept the retaining screw, not hard to homebrew and that enables you to use it with any rig. I made one of wood and showed it to Wayne Burdick, he thought it was neat and others have made one or two of their own design, Elecraft may come out with a stand for that little paddle, sometime. I'm just starting a woodwork class myself and may crank out some stands some time soon, I'll keep ppl posted. DEFINATELY get one of these paddles with your KX1, to me it's part of what the KX1 is all about, a little spy radio with a little spy (and amazingly good) paddle. 73 de Alex NS6Y. Paul, N8XMS wrote: I would be very interested in hearing your opinions about the KXPD1 Plug-in Keyer Paddle for the KX1. How does it feel? Is it adjustable? Is it worth the price? etc. I'm trying to decide if I want to include one when I order a KX1. I've been using a Whiterook Products MK-64 mini keyer/paddle for a few years now for portable QRP work. It's light-weight and not adjustable, but I've gotten used to it and generally like it. I usually hold it in my lap at about a 45 degree angle with my left hand and work it with my right. ___ 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] Blocked Messages
I have a problem with blocked URL's and I figure it is with Yahoo. Any URL address that is listed in an email is blocked. In most cases I can get around it by continuing to click with my mouse on the URL and then it will go through. Have you ever heard of anything like this? Paul Gates, KD3JF Elecraft Kits: K1 #0231 KX1 #1186 XG1: Signal Generator - Original Message From: Fred Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 5:52:20 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Blocked Messages FWIW: I've seen a number of test posts recently and a few comments about blocked posts. About 3 weeks ago, my posts were returned as spam. It took a little while, but my ISP finally found and got the problem corrected, for me at least. They tell me that the host server for the list installed some form of blocker that involved re-direction of addresses, and it began black-listing various IP addresses. Don't know if my ISP's actions fixed anyone elses problems. You can probably tell that I don't understand what I think I know in this matter. 73, Fred K6DGW Auburn CA CM98lw ___ 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] Making contacts
Thanks everbody who responded in my hour of need. g As some of you know I have the 103 ft. Vee and the Gap vertical and using the Gap most of the time I just was not making any contacts. Today Tom Hammond made a a schedule with me and we did have a contact on 40 for which I was very pleased. Thanks Tom! Maybe now I can get serious and make a lot of contacts with the KX1 and the K1. Paul Gates, KD3JF Elecraft Kits: K1 #0231 KX1 #1186 XG1: Signal Generator ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Need Help with contacts
I cannot make any contacts with the KX1. I have a gap vert. Challenger and an inverted VEE up 30 feet 103 feet long. Now Yesterday I was at a museum and took the KX1 with me and hooked up to a hustler vert. mounted on top of bldg and had no problem making contacts around 7030. In 2005 only made one contact on cw with a station in Mich here at home. I live in Glen Burnie, MD south of Baltimore and north of Annapolis. I thought if I could make a sked with someone on reflector I would at least know if I was getting out. Thought today I might try my luck by putting the KX1 in the van and with a mobile antenna see if I could make any contacts. Same luck with the K1 with the Gap and VEE. Paul Gates, KD3JF Elecraft Kits: K1 #0231 KX1 #1186 XG1: Signal Generator ___ 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] Finally made first contact with K1
Paul I like to hear these kinds of stories for the first contact. I was living in Georgia in 1961 when I made my first CW contact and I was really nervous... My thoughts were, What will I say, and will he be able to copy my CW? I really did know what to say! Years later, when I was living in Tennessee I had a SSB contact with the same guy and he told me he still had my QSL card! Paul Gates, KD3JF Elecraft Kits: K1 #0231 KX1 #1186 XG1: Signal Generator - Original Message From: Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 6:55:59 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Finally made first contact with K1 Keith, You too! When I sent my first CQ (phone) someone actually came back to me. I shut the transmitter off and turn off the light in the shack. After about 15 minutes I composed myself somewhat and turned everything back on. The same contact was still there for my next CQ foray and this time I answered his response. He invited me to join a local group that gathered on 10M every night. We've kept in touch for 46 years (Oh my god, one of us is getting old!) 73, Paul ___ 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] One more on the stupid thread
I will just chime in and give 2 experiences. We had moved to a farm house and I was trying to get a rope over a certain branch. I used a small hammer tied to the end of the rope and was throwing it up in the air to get over the branch. The hammer was coming towards me as I tried to move on icy ground, and I put my hands over my head. They protected my head but hit hard one of my finger nails. I got a needle and sterilized it and worked in around to get a hole in my nail to relieve the pressure. I was not 9 years old but 33 years old! I had a homebrew amp with 2-813 tubes. The cabinet was perforated aluminum. It looked like one of the 813s was glowing red so I had taken the top off and was talking on 20 meters I discovered the tube that was glowing red and decided just to set the top back on the amp. Instead one corner of the aluminum top dipped into the amp and touched the cap on one of the 813s. That was an exilerating experience. The perforated top went flying off to the left and my 104D mike went flying off to the right. I was thankful to be alive. I did not have a good feeling for about an hour. 2200volts at 500millamps! Incidently I still have the D104 mike and the last time I used it on a Ten Tec 544 Triton IV it worked very good. 36 years old. Well, here is one more. I was in northern Mich. in the winter and need to get on the roof of the house to make some adjustments on a antenna. The roof was full of snow and ice underneath so I climbed up a ladder and threw some salt on the pathway to the peak of the roof. I then got off the ladder and put my golf shoes on and climed up the roof. Very crazy thing to do. Paul Gates, KD3JF Elecraft Kits: K1 #0231 KX1 #1186 XG1: Signal Generator - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 1:49:19 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] One more on the stupid thread Classic Homers of mine: - Climb tree, install halyard rope for antenna. Forget to tie rope ends together. Climb down tree, breeze shakes tree, short end of rope goes up and over branch. Climb tree *again* - Two lovely NOS 837 tubes, ready to sell. Neat-and-clean but not-perfectly-level workbench. Concrete basement floor. One lovely NOS 837 tube, ready to sell. - I'll back up those files tomorrow... 73 de Jim, N2EY ___ 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] Paddles in General
I have been reading the emails on paddles and especially the KXPD1. I hesitated about the paddle when I was thinking of getting a KX1. I hated to spend that much money for a paddle. Usually since I am retired and do not make much money I have to sell in order to buy. Well, this time I got some money that I was not expecting which would cover the KX1 and all the perks. I am not disappointed. I like the KXPD1 very much. I have alway accepted the Apostle Paul's message that whatever circumstances we find ourselves to be content!! Through the 44 years I have had keys, Vibroplex paddles, Bencher paddles, etc. I did purchase years ago Vibroplex Bug! Was that ever a mistake. My first thought was How can I get rid of this thing!! g In fact if I detect a guy or gal using a bug and calling CQ I will QSY immediately. However, after saying all that at the National Museum of Amer. History in Wash. DC where I volunteer on Wed's, we have a Bencher Paddle and a Vibroplex Bug and I am trying to learn to send on that blasted Bug!! And when I try to adjust the weight I go crazy! Of course I consider myself a new comer to CW because I did no CW from 1985 to 2003. Paul, KD3JF On the double paddles I never squeeze for I just touch softly and I am very pleased! Paul Paul Gates, KD3JF K1 #0231 KX1 #1186 XG1 ___ 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: K1 - Why Not?
You need both, Simon... I could not sleep at night till I got both!! Paul, KD3JF --- Simon Brown (HB9DRV) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: First I must emphasise that I am *not* an Elecraft junky - junkies check Elecraft's web page when asked by the XYL for a new washing machine 'just in case'. But I have just finished the KX-1 and am *more* than impressed. And I really enjoyed building it (no smoke, flames or burnt fingers). Question: just how good is the K1's receiver? I am thinking about taking a radio to the Isle of Man with me when I go there on holiday (I am also GD4ELI). Also I travel a bit to Finland visiting customers. The K1 does look very attractive, easy to pack, add a simple PSU / 3Ah batteries, Kent paddles, nice pole and I am off. But I have the KX-1 - so I don't need the K1 as well - or do I? But I haven't had as much fun in the last 20 years as I did building the KX-1. Oh dear :-) Simon Brown --- www.hb9drv.ch www.laax.ch ___ 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 Paul Gates, KD3JF K1 #0231 KX1 #1186 XG1 __ Start your day with Yahoo! - Make it your home page! http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ___ 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 at Stone Mountain Hamfest
Wow! A moon pie and a RC Cola... I would love it right now... Used to be WA4JGI in Rome, Ga. Paul, KD3JF Maryland --- Stan Rife [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And a REAL southern gentleman knows that, that Coke is an R-o-C (RC) Cola. Stan Houston -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve Anne Ray Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2005 6:54 PM To: Elecraft (Elecraft) Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft at Stone Mountain Hamfest I just got home from the Stone Mountain Hamfest, outside Atlanta Georgia and want to report Elecraft had an excellent display setup by Don, N4HH. When Don saw my Elecraft shirt he told me I was entitled to a great Southern delicacy, a Moon Pie and a bottle water, (well he got half right, any true Southern, including this converted Yankee, knows a Moon Pie goes with a Coke), but thanks Don. It is amazing how many people asked about my Elecraft shirt at the hamfest, I just told them I was another satisfied customer and it is a great rig. I just wanted the group to know the importance of wearing your Elecraft shirts, to hamfests. Who knows, maybe in New England you could get a lobster, Texas BBQ and California abalone, if you wear your Elecraft stuff. Well, it is just an idea. 72, Steve Ray K4JPN ex K1VKW EM82ep Warner Robins GA Elecraft K2 1422 KPA-100 Heath Fan HW-101, HW-8 http://www.thewinstonator.com/k4jpn.htm ___ 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 Paul Gates, KD3JF K1 #0231 KX1 #1186 XG1 __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 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] Special BNC Connector
To all: Thank you to all who responded to me about coming up with a center BNC for a dipole using a BNC Connector. Paul Gates, KD3JF K1 #0231 KX1 #1186 XG1 __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 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] Magnet mobile mount
Anyone got any ideas which way to go for the least expensive 3 magnet mobile mount? Of course maybe they all are pretty much the same price but thought I would ask Paul Gates, KD3JF K1 #0231 KX1 #1186 XG1 __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 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] BNC Special Connector
I am wondering if there is such a BNC connector that you can use for a center conductor on a dipole. I have a 50ft length of RG8X that has BNC connectors on either end. Of course i could cut one connector off and just solder the coax to the antenna but before i do that thought I would check. What I am trying to do is make up a 44' Dipole and feed it with coax for portable work when I go to a park, etc. Paul Gates, KD3JF K1 #0231 KX1 #1186 XG1 __ Yahoo! for Good Donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3/ ___ 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] Recommended Solder
I have used the .032 but the .015 is a lot easier to work with for me. Pastor Paul, KD3JF --- Roy Morris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does the recommended list of solders to use mean that 60/40 .032 dia. (Radio Shack #64-009E) should no longer to be used? Roy Morris W4WFB No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.6/111 - Release Date: 9/23/2005 ___ 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 Paul Gates, KD3JF K1 #0231 KX1 #1186 XG1 __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 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
Re: [Elecraft] K1 internal battery mods
FB on your mod for the speaker There are a lot of options a person can think of for a battery back outside of the K1. I got hooked on lithium batteries! g I have the latest set installed for a long, long time! For me I dislike re-chargable batteries for the K1. Could you not just take an outboard battery pack and plug it into the regular DC input of the K1? The L. batteries are not all that expensive because my wife can order them overnight from Office Depot at her office for a big discount for me. Pastor Paul, KD3JF --- Ron Pfeiffer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well I liked the idea of the internal battery for field use but I did not like the sound coming out of the little replacement speaker. So I got out my round file and I enlarged the original speaker hole in the battery bracket. I enlarged it more towards the center of the radio and towards the back of the radio. I then cut a notch in the corner of the original speaker so it would clear the post near the front-right. Placed the original speaker grill over the speaker to minimize vibration and placed the new battery cover on. Turned K1 on and once again that sweet K1 sound came forth from the radio. Next mod I want to do is add the same jack to the battery bracket as the K1 12V on the back panel. I will then terminate battery packs with matching plug. Then I can keep the packs external and charged. Use them at home by plugging directly into the back power connector and when I want to go to the field just put a charged battery inside the K1. I know there is an extra voltage drop by plugging into the back connector but I feel the convenience overrides the loss of voltage. Any helpful info or suggestions to what I have done would be greatly appreciated. Ron _ On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on how to get there! http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=Retirement ___ 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 Paul Gates, KD3JF K1 #0231 KX1 #1186 XG1 __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 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
Re: [Elecraft] K1 internal battery mods
Ron, let me re-phrase what I said... It is a matter of preference for sure. But, I just do not like re-chargable batteries and that is just me personally. 9V against 12 volts and the regular rechargables do not last that long so you are constantly opening up the K1 and taking the batteries out to recharge them. Now having that said the newer rechargables like you indicated ... 2000-2300 mah will last longer on a charge. If I was going on vacation I probably would take a 7AMPHR sealed battery although I have 4 3.5X5 battery packs that are 12 volts at 2 AMPHR. Also have a battery pack for the laptop that plugs into the cig. lighter in car and I can charge that up to 13v. Then there is the battery pack for the toy race cars!! So thee are a lot of options. I do not go backpacking any more for I am 75 years old and am still recovering from a full knee replacement but I do spend a day at the Parks around here... My wife and I enjoy going to Ft McHenry National Park in Baltimore we go early and get a picnic table and then we have 2 folding chairs with a tray on the right side of each. I throw my 26ft antenna in a tree and lay the 33ft. counterpoise on the ground. Or I clamp the MP1 Vert. ant. on the picnic table, also have a small tripod that sits nicely on the picnic table for the MP1. I put my KX1 or K1 on the tray of my chair and ham in style! I like you, have never taken a outboard power with me to the park yet,, I say yet! You ought to try the Lithium batteries sometime for they really last a long time. While I am hamming My YL is getting caught up on her reading and we both enjoy ourselves. Of course we have a picnic lunch with us! We enjoy this as an activity on Saturdays when we are free from appts, etc. Pastor Paul, KD3JF --- Ron Pfeiffer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have never had problems with rechargeable batteries. I really like that the K1 is self-contained for going into the field. Just add key and wire and your on the air. I am not fond of carrying batterypacks around. I lose them or break off the leads, etc. Of course the Lithiums sound great and would last longer than the Nimh. The packs I just ordered from BatterySpace are 9.6V 2000mah at $12.95 each. Ron _ Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ Paul Gates, KD3JF K1 #0231 KX1 #1186 XG1 __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 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
