Re: [Elecraft] The use of a doublet
I use the K3 internal tuner then to a BL2. Most bands are good with the 1:1 ratio. That little switch is handy to go to 4:1 for some bands. I have a 85 m loop and have worked 160 to 6 meters with good results. On 160 I do have to tie the 450 Ohm line wires together and feed it against ground. A DPDT knife switch does that for me. 73, Ty, W1TF, K3 #696 __ 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] K3 not transmitting anymore
I am using an Alinco DM-330M power supply. Across the output of the power supply I have a 26 AH battery. If the AC power quits I have many hours to shut down the K3. I have the output of the power supply set to 13.8 V. Should it be slightly higher? How much? Sometimes I do not even turn on the power supply when I get on the air. I keep looking for a power outage, less QRM, QRN. 73, Ty, W1TF (GA), K3 # 696 __ 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] K3 Switching Power Supply
I have been using the Alinco DM-330MV. Have worked all bands (just got a 12 m QSO today) that the K3 covers. No switching noise noted. Most operation has been 80, 40, 30 and 20 m. Enjoy having the meter and ability to vary the output voltage. Ty, W1TF K3 #696 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Acrylic dust cover
Does any one make a dust cover for the Kent single lever key? Has anyone have suggestions for making such a cover? thanks, Ty, W1TF, GA, K3 #696, K1 #1423 (still use it one in a while.) __ 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] K3 external speakers
I have had these Best Buy speaker since Dec 1, small and sound great. Am very pleased with them 73, Ty, K3 696 --- On Sat, 4/4/09, Jay Rodaman wrote: > From: Jay Rodaman > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 external speakers > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Saturday, April 4, 2009, 2:45 PM > I have also had a similar need for external speakers. > The recommendation from an "unnamed source (heh heh) > " on the left coast > was the following > > > http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7314523&type=product&id=111884 > 3685964 > > they are not very expensive , to the delete of most of us > and seem to work quite well > > Jay > > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken > Kopp > Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2009 2:18 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] K3 external speakers > > The following may well be obvious to most, but I know of > at least three K3 owners who've been "caught" > by plugging > mono plugs into the (stereo) speaker jack. > > There is a "gotcha" involved in the use of > external speakers > with the K3. It's addressed indirectly on page 20 of > the D2 > version of the manual in the 2nd paragraph under PHONES > when it reads "... if you use a stereo plug at the > external > speaker jack but is easily glossed over by the reader. > > Many / most monaural external speakers have a MONAURAL > plug on their cords. DON'T plug one of these > (monaural) plugs > into the speaker jack. It's configured for stereo and > the sleeve > of the mono plug will short the ring portion of the stereo > jack > and thereby short one channel of audio. I ... along with > several > others ... have experienced a failure of the audio > amplifier IC on > the front panel board due to one channel being shorted by > the > sleeve of a monaural plug. It seems to take many hours of > > operation under this condition to cause the IC to fail ... > over a > year in mine and another's case. The IC is -NOT- an > easy change! > > Just remember that one audio channel is on the tip and the > other > is on the ring of the plug and connect speakers in this > manner > using -only- a stereo plug. My particular "trap" > was forgetting that > using a stereo "Y" merely moved the > "trap" six inches away from > the jack. (;-) > > As others have pointed out, speakers from the two-radio > field are > good choices, and the CB isle at truck stops usually sell > nice > speakers. Mine are Barjan 320-701's. Radio Scrap > 21-549B's > are OK, too. > > 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP > elecraftcov...@rfwave.net > http://tinyurl.com/7lm3m5 > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 and WGA TR-2000 headset
Someone asked me if this was a two earpiece headset. Yes it is, and was ordered specifically for the K3. The e-mail was to me and as I clicked on reply my shaky hand ended on delete. Sorry for putting this on the reflector. Ty, W1TF, K3 #696 original text This is a two ear-piece headset, specifically ordered for the K3 I have the WGA TR2000 headset. I ordered it for the K3. It is comfortable, has good mic quality, BUT it is not stereo, therefore AFX does not work. __ 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] K3 and WGA TR-2000 headset
Gary: I have the WGA TR2000 headset. I ordered it for the K3. It is comfortable, has good mic quality, BUT it is not stereo, therefore AFX does not work. See my e-mails on the W2ENY headset 73, Ty --- On Sat, 3/28/09, rfenab...@gmail.com wrote: > From: rfenab...@gmail.com > Subject: [Elecraft] K3 and WGA TR-2000 headset > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Saturday, March 28, 2009, 8:26 PM > I am looking for any input (negative or otherwise) as I had > bought this headset configured for an IC-706MK2G in 2000. > > Does anyone have any experience with this headset and if so > what is the opinion on using it with a K3? > > Are there any available documentation "out there" > that would make converting it to work with a K3? > > I don't particularly want to use them all the time but > I thought they may be useful when portable either with or > without the boom mike functional. > > All comments appreciated. > > 73's > Gary > VK4WT > Sent via BlackBerry® from Telstra __ 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] W2ENY HEADSET
Fred: With the W2ENY Bias is needed. MIC = RPL 35, CMP = 19 I also have the Elecraft MH2 Bias is needed MIC = FPL 19, CMP = 19 That Elecraft mike is very nice, but you cannot wear it. Even tho I am not using it now, I am glad I have it. CW is my mane mode. I get on some SSB nets. 73, Ty, W1TF, K3 #696 --- On Sat, 3/28/09, Cady, Fred wrote: > From: Cady, Fred > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] W2ENY HEADSET > To: w...@yahoo.com > Date: Saturday, March 28, 2009, 8:29 PM > Hi Ty, > Sounds like a nice headset. Do you know what kind of > element it has? What is your setup for the K3? Is bias > needed? What mic gain level? > Thanks, > Fred > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ralph > Tyrrell > Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2009 6:14 PM > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] W2ENY HEADSET > > > I put in an order and the headset arrived two weeks ago. > It has two 1/8" stereo plugs and both mike and > headphones were plugged into the back of the K3. > Now the AFX works! > Reports of on air quality have been favorable. I have not > done any TX EQ. > > The boom that holds the mike can be moved 180°, thus the > boom may come from either ear. > When I am on CW I just swing the boom up toward my ear, now > it is no longer in front of my face. > The cord goes to one earpiece, same one that holds the mike > boom. > There is a volume control on the cord. Helpful for > adjusting volume. > > I am not using the adapters that came with the headset. > They are used on the front panel. > W2ENY does offer a PTT and foot switch. I made my own that > plugs into the back of the K3. > > I am very satisfied with this purchase. > > 73, Ty, W1TF, GA, K3 # 696 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] W2ENY HEADSET
I put in an order and the headset arrived two weeks ago. It has two 1/8" stereo plugs and both mike and headphones were plugged into the back of the K3. Now the AFX works! Reports of on air quality have been favorable. I have not done any TX EQ. The boom that holds the mike can be moved 180°, thus the boom may come from either ear. When I am on CW I just swing the boom up toward my ear, now it is no longer in front of my face. The cord goes to one earpiece, same one that holds the mike boom. There is a volume control on the cord. Helpful for adjusting volume. I am not using the adapters that came with the headset. They are used on the front panel. W2ENY does offer a PTT and foot switch. I made my own that plugs into the back of the K3. I am very satisfied with this purchase. 73, Ty, W1TF, GA, K3 # 696 __ 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] K3: Do you "Juice" your K3?
I run my K3 at 80 Watts, unless I run less. At 80 Watts vrs 100 Watts I am down 0.97 dB, That loss will not be noticed on an S meter, or by the ear of the op on the other end. 73, Ty, W1TF K3 #696 __ 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] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra
James KC2UEE (or K3JPS) Slow CW can be found at 3530, 3550, 7100 to 7120, 10120. These are some of the frequencies that SKCC members get on. http://www.skccgroup.com/ I have had quite a thril working many new Extras at 5 WPM and slower. Hope to work you soon. I am often on 7118 kHz 73, Ty, W1TF, SKCC 4973 __ 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] EQP Where's the Buzz?
EQP When: 1800z March 14 to 1800z March 15, 2009 (second full weekend in March). There is no restriction on the number of operating hours during the 24-hr period. Bands: Use 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, and 10 Meters ONLY. Suggested Frequencies (+/- 10 kHz): CW: 1815 (EU: 1840), 3540, 7030, 14060, 21060, 28060 SSB: 1840 and 1915, 3875 (EU:3775),7275 (EU:7075), 14275, 21325, 28325 Multiple Contacts with Same Station: Each station may be worked on each mode and each band for QSO credit. The three modes are CW, SSB, and Digital. Exchange: Elecraft rig users: RST, *S/P/C, rig & serial # (e.g. "559 CA 13000") For serial number: Use number to indicate rig (K3=3, K2=2, K1=1, KX1=0) followed immediately by serial number (e.g. 23000 = K2with S/N of 3000) I am not in this for the points. I am in it for the Mojo infusion. 73, Ty, W1TF, xx9, GA 3696 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 ATU readout
Wayne gave us a way to read out what the ATU settings. Does anyone have the formula or formulae for using "CT or CA and the L and C values to determine the impedance presented to the ATU? Thanks, Ty, W1TF, K3 #696 -- Wayne wrote: Most of the time you'll let the KAT3 automatic antenna tuner do its thing and ignore it. It has a wide matching range and saves L-C information per-band and per-antenna, so you'll rarely need to re-tune. (We do plan to add multiple stored segments per band, too.) If you're ever curious about the actual L and C values used in the matching network, you can check them using a special setting of the KAT3 menu entry (in the CONFIG menu). Just set KAT3 to LCSET, then exit the menu. Next, tap "ATU TUNE". This will display the present L and C values. For example, I just matched my K3 on a random wire antenna on 40 meters, went into LCSET mode, and saw this when I tapped ATU TUNE: CA 0.08 nF L 0.25 uH The "CA" means that the capacitance ended up on the antenna side of the L-network. The other possibility is "CT", or capacitance on the transmitter side. The capacitance is shown in nF (nanofarads) so it can fit into three digits on the VFO A display even when the value is over 999 pF. The value shown, 0.08 nF, could also be expressed as 80 pF. Now, suppose you'd like to see what the effect of changing the L and C values would be on the match. (Or you're troubleshooting the KAT3.) You can simply rotate VFO A to change the C value, and rotate VFO B to change the L value. Tapping "ANT" alternates between "CA" and "Ct". Having made a change, tap ATU TUNE again to exit the L-C display. Then hold TUNE to go into transmit mode and see the new SWR value. Manual view/change of LC settings is certainly fun and educational. But it could also be used to give me (your overworked firmware guy) feedback about a difficult matching situation. I'm always open to fine-tuning the KAT3's algorithm. So if you discover -- using LCSET -- that you're able to do better than the KAT3 in auto-tune mode, just let me know. 73, Wayne N6KR __ 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] [K3] AGC
Don: Your setting are so different from mine. I tried yours, and now I have a brand new K3. Thank you. 73, W1TF, K3 #696 , K1 # 1423, gets used once in a while. --- On Fri, 3/6/09, Don Wilhelm wrote: > From: Don Wilhelm > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] AGC > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Friday, March 6, 2009, 8:22 AM > Kieth is correct if the AGC parameters are set high, > particularly the > slope - that tries to make everything the same volume. If > you can > recall tuning an AM radio between stations, the noise level > between > stations gets louder because there is no signal to hold the > AGC active, > and the AGC is quite aggressive. > > I did not like the behavior of the AGC with the default > settings, I > liked the AGC behavior on my K2. After seeing the curves > produced by > Jack Smith (Clifton Labs), I changed my AGC parameters to > more closely > emulate the K2. > AGC PLS off > AGC SLP 002 > AGC THR 008 > AGC-F 140 > AGC-S 010 > > I like my K3 AGC now - weak signals sound weaker than > strong ones and > the noise level does not rise as much. Your preferences > may vary. > > 73, > Don W3FPR __ 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] Your Opinion: The realities of QRP vs. QRO
I have a K1, it was my only HF rig from 2003 to 2008 when My K3/100 #696 arrived. I still use the K1 from time to time. My goal it WAS CW QRP, 40 QSL cards received so far. I am now also getting into CW traffic nets on 80, have often done it with 5 watts. Sometimes when conditions are a bit difficult I run 80 Watts. Sometimes even that is not enough. Both power levers for me are fun. But the QRP contact seems to have somewhat more thrill. Wish I could change from 5 Watts to 80 Watts by pressing PF2. 73, Ty, W1TF, K3 #696, K1 # 1423 __ 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] K3 power loss: Last settings forgotten
Ron: I have never had this problem. I often operate with the power supply off. I do have 75 AH of batteries connected to the K3. I sometimes operate for 3 to 5 days (intermittently) before turning on the power supply. Just my backup plan. 73, Ty, W1TF, K3 #696 --- On Sun, 3/1/09, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > From: Ron D'Eau Claire > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 power loss: Last settings forgotten > To: "'Erik N Basilier'" , elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Sunday, March 1, 2009, 1:57 PM > Interesting Eric. > > That's one you might post to k3supp...@elecraft.com. > I've not seen it here > and I suspect Wayne would be surprised to see it. (He > monitors that list > carefully.) > > Even though I frequently hit the POWER button switching off > the main supply, > when working on the K3 on the bench testing assembly > procedures, etc., I > often just "pull the plug" with the K3 live with > no ill effects. > > Indeed, the one problem with shutting down the K3 that > I've seen was that if > the power supply wasn't turned off, a few K3s > wouldn't turn on again later! > That was traced to small current leakage through the KPA3 > that managed to > keep the CPU partially "alive" so it never did a > complete shutdown. But > that's just the opposite. Turning off the main supply > "fixed" the problem > (it's also fixed by the addition of a 1N4148 diode as > described in > http://www.elecraft.com/K3/mods/KPA3_12V_Sense_Modification_Rev_A.pdf) > > Ron AC7AC > > > > -Original Message- > From: Erik N Basilier [mailto:ebasil...@cox.net] > Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 10:44 AM > To: Ron D'Eau Claire; elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 power loss: Last settings > forgotten > > Ron, I have been shutting down the external power rather > than using the K3's > power switch hundreds of times, a habit I established with > earlier radios. > I am comforted to know that you have also shut down your K3 > in a similar > way with no ill effects. But one thing now comes to mind > that I didn't think > about previously. Twice in several months of having the K3 > I had a problem > where the radio seemed disconnected from the antenna and > showed a high > swr on transmit. I jiggled the connector pins at the > automatic tuner board > etc. to no effect. At the first instance, the radio just > started working > normally > after I used its power switch to power down and back on > again. The second > time (months later) I had to reload the firmware to get > back to normal. > Of course, there is nothing to say that either incident had > anything to do > with > how the radio was shut down, just something that came to > mind. If there > were a chance of corrupting the firmware by unexpected > power loss, then > it would have implications for portable operation where > alligator clips > happily jump off of battery terminal posts etc. > > 73, > Erik K7TV > > - Original Message - > From: "Ron D'Eau Claire" > To: > Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 11:04 AM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 power loss: Last settings > forgotten > > > > And the K3 is pretty resistant to the sort of > craziness some CPU's > > experience with unexpected shutdowns. > > > > I'm not aware of anyone who has had a > "crash" of the system due to the > > power > > being pulled unexpectedly. I've done it hundreds > of times working with my > > k3 > > without any ill effects other than, as you noted, some > front panel control > > settings may not be stored. > > > > FWIW that's true of the K2 as well. > > > > 73, > > > > Ron AC7AC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] W2ENY headset
Mike: Thank you for your report. I would have mailed off an order tomorrow. Thanks again. Now will hold off. I bought the Warren Gregoire headset, very comfortable, good reports on sound quality. BUT it is not stereo, therefor the AFX in the K3 is not working. I do have stereo speakers that work well. Using the Elecraft MH-2 (good quality) and Sony headphones, cheep and not very good. Still looking for a good head set for the K3. Next step? thanks, Ty, W1TF, K2 #696 --- On Sat, 2/21/09, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote: > From: W0MU Mike Fatchett > Subject: [Elecraft] (no subject) > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Cc: "'reflector cq-contest'" > Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009, 7:28 PM > I just received the W2ENY headset. > > After trying them out I was very disappointed. > > This headset is a Frisby brand FHP-100. After doing a bit > of research this > headset can be purchased online for under $10.00. He has > added the > conversion mic cables that go to various radios. He sells > them for $50.00. > > The MIC in this headset is not communication quality. The > response is far > too wide for communications work. If you wanted to get an > equalizer or mess > with your mic settings you might get it to work well. > Otherwise your audio > is going to sound like mush. > > The headphones are not very comfortable. I cannot see > using this headset > for long durations. > > His website advertises noise cancelling and there is none > for either the > headphones of the mic. > > This is a headset designed for computer and web type > applications. > > Hopefully I will be able to send it back for a refund. If > not one of the > kids can use it on their computers. > > > I also purchased two of the footswitch options. They are > made by Treadlite > and are good quality. They come with an 1/8 inch plug on > it which I will > change over to an rca. > > > Mike W0MU __ 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] W2ENY Headphones
Mike: I went to the W2ENY web pages. Are these headsets stereo? I could not determine from their info. I bought the Warren Gregoire TR-2000, comfortable, mike sounds good BUT they are not stereo. So now they sit unused. The K3 with its AFX need stereo headphones. Ty, W1TF --- On Fri, 2/13/09, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote: > From: W0MU Mike Fatchett > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] W2ENY Headphones > To: "'JIM DAVIS'" , hans-christ...@gmx.at, > elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Friday, February 13, 2009, 4:26 PM > I ordered a set of these headphones I will let you all know > what I think > once I get them. > > Mike W0MU > > > "A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip > of the tongue you may > never get over." Ben Franklin > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of JIM > DAVIS > Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 2:16 PM > To: hans-christ...@gmx.at; elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] W2ENY Headphones > > On Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:04:00 -0800 > hans-christ...@gmx.at wrote: > > Jim, > > > > I read your comments about the W2ENY headphones on the > Elecraft > >reflector and I´ve got a > >question: > > It´s not easy to find good headphones for the K3, > because of the > >impedance(same story with the K2). I´ve tried Keenwood > and Yaesu > >lightweight headphones.The Kenwood is doing fine , but > it has only got > >a mono plug. The Yeasu phones are good, but the K3 > adds additional > annoying hiss.Are the W2ENY headphones working fine and > how do they sound? > > > > > > 73, Chris-OE5CSP > * > dr. Hans, > > You must have me confused with someone else on the > reflector as my "CHOSEN" > headphone/boom mic assembly (for K3)is available from > "Elecraft" which is > the (Heil ProSet IC) which I might add is REALLY > FABULOUS!!! > > Regards, > > Jim/nn6ee __ 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] KAT3 auto select by high SWR?
The antenna I am using is an 80 m loop 7 m off the ground. I use 3549 and 3975 needs retuning. I use 7055 and 7280 needs retuning. multiple tuner memory settings per band would be nice. If it rains then I re tune again. Auto tune, select table, might even be better. 73, Ty, W1TF, K3 #696 --- On Wed, 2/11/09, Greg - AB7R wrote: > From: Greg - AB7R > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 auto select by high SWR? > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net, "Dan Atchison" > Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 2:56 PM > This has been on the list for some time. However the VFO > IND function has been at > the top and has Wayne's full attention. > > - > 73, > Greg - AB7R > Whidbey Island WA > NA-065 > > > On Wed Feb 11 11:46 , Dan Atchison sent: > > >I do hope that Elecraft has high on its list of future > of K3 upgrades - > >multiple tuner memory settings per band and even > auto-tune. > > > >Dan -- N3ND __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] CW
In the last two months I have had many CW QSOs with Extra Class Amateurs where I have had to slow down, somtimes to 5 WPM. Listen from 7113 to 7120 kHz also 3550 to 3555 kHz. It has given me a thirll to work these new to CW hams. They remind me of how my CW must have sounded 60 years ago. There is no more code test, but the interest in CW seems to be increasing. Last month I joined SKCC and am using a straight key much of the time again. Feels good. Worked a few stations on 160 yesterday, that felt good also. I am not strickly CW, I also get into several voice nets each week. 73, Ty, W1TF, ___ 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] Elecraft QSO party.
Ed, Julian, Jim: I was not thinking about a contest, just a party. swap RST, SPC, name, rig model, ser nr. antenna discription, And chat if you want. If it is to be a contest then someone need to do alot of work. Where on the Elecraft web site are the old rules? Lets decide a good date in March and run it from z to 2400z Do you know of a good date that does not conflict with big gun contests? What day was the Elecraft party? Gathering frequencies: kHz 1852, 3552, 7052, 10122, 14052, 18072, 21052, 24892, 28052, 50052 and up a few kH. Do we want frequencies for those that happen to have mikes? Your views? 73 Ty, W1TF, K1 #1423, K3 #696 ___ 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] Elecraft QSO party
A few years ago in March there was an Elecraft QSO party. With my K1 I contacted many other Elecraft owners at that time. I also contacted N6KR and WA6HHQ at that time. I believe that the result was a boost to the K1's Mojo. I now have a K3 which is jealous of the Mojo that the K1 has and #696 is requesting a chance to QSO N6KR and WA6HHQ to obtain an improved Mojo status. It would be nice to have an Elecraft QSO party again. 73 Ty, W1TF, GA, K1 #1423, K3 #696. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Panadaptor/Bandscope
Wayne: Thanks for the news. I am interested. I only connect my K3 to the computer for updates. I hope your panadaptor does not need a computer connection. Thanks, 73, Ty, W1TF, K3 #696 --- On Mon, 12/29/08, wayne burdick wrote: > From: wayne burdick > Subject: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Panadaptor/Bandscope > To: "Elecraft Reflector" > Date: Monday, December 29, 2008, 12:30 PM > Trevor wrote: > > > ... wondered if a dedicated "Elecraft" K3 > panadaptor is still on the development schedule. > > Yes, definitely, unequivocally. (To use the vernacular: > youbetcha :) I can't give you any timetable, and I > can't reveal any details yet, but it will be highly > integrated with the K3, and will look dynamite sitting next > to it. > > We'll be using the more common spelling: panadapter. > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR ___ 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] Units
Thanks for the units info. Has been a good refresher. I was using KHz, now I know to use kHz. 73, Ty ___ 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] K3 wish list
When in REPEAT mode sending a CW message use the last 2 letter positions (REPExx) to down count to start of next transmission. To have the ability to use a PF switch to toggle power from 5 Watts to some higher power, probably 80 Watts. Have the K3 control switching between 1:1 and 4:1 on the BL-3. Where is the BL-3? Having a wonderful time with the K3, mostly CW, some SSB. Want to get into RTTY and PSK31. Have not made these work yet. 73, Ty, W1TF K3/100 #696 uC 02.46 d1 01.92 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 no pwr out in CW mode
Thanks to Bill,Greg, Kevin, Roger and maybe others. Yes I had lost the VOX setting. But CW stilled worked in SSB mode. That confused me. Thanks to all. 73, Ty, W1TF --- On Sat, 10/18/08, Kevin Rock <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Kevin Rock <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 no pwr out in CW mode > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008, 3:05 PM > Hi Ty, >Check your VOX setting. CW and VOX are tied together > for some silly reason. Early on I set VOX to off and could > not send CW. I had to get out the manual and dig for it but > finally found that was the reason for no CW output. >73, > Kevin. > > > -Original Message- > >From: Ralph Tyrrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Sent: Oct 18, 2008 12:18 PM > >To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >Subject: [Elecraft] K3/100 no pwr out in CW mode > > > > > >K3/100 #696, 02.38 -- 01.90 > >Last evening I had a nice QSO with 3 other statons on > 60M. > >This morning I have no output power in CW mode, in SSB > all is normal all bands, including CW when I hit the key. > > > >(I had set CONFIG:CW WGHT to SSB+CW some time ago and > it works.) > >Just no output when mode is set to CW now. > > > >I had set PF1 to switch SPKR+PH on and off. Works FB. > Since then I have had CW QSOs on 80,40 and 30M. > >Then had the 60M QSOs, now no output in CW mode. > >I went thru the CONFIG list and did not find anything > wrong. Must be missing something. > >Help, > >Thanks, Ty, W1TF __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3/100 no pwr out in CW mode
K3/100 #696, 02.38 -- 01.90 Last evening I had a nice QSO with 3 other statons on 60M. This morning I have no output power in CW mode, in SSB all is normal all bands, including CW when I hit the key. (I had set CONFIG:CW WGHT to SSB+CW some time ago and it works.) Just no output when mode is set to CW now. I had set PF1 to switch SPKR+PH on and off. Works FB. Since then I have had CW QSOs on 80,40 and 30M. Then had the 60M QSOs, now no output in CW mode. I went thru the CONFIG list and did not find anything wrong. Must be missing something. Help, Thanks, Ty, W1TF __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT guestion...Help needed for the geography-challenged ham
Steve: I use Afreet Software, Inc. Software created by Alex Shovkoplyas, VE3NEA DX Atlas 2.25 http://www.dxatlas.com/ The less frequently heard DX callsigns are a problem for me also. Many times they are a special call sign for an event or DX expedition. There are lists out there that tell what prefixes belong to what country. Sometimes that does not work either. DX Atlas does a great job with maps, direction, distance, and gray line info. It gets frequent use here. Even if I only want the direction and distance to a state side station. 73, Ty, W1TF, K3 #696, K1 # 1423 --- On Wed, 10/8/08, STEPHEN W BANKS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: STEPHEN W BANKS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Elecraft] OT guestion...Help needed for the geography-challenged ham > To: "Elecraft" > Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 11:41 AM > Hi Everyone, > > Does anyone on the list have suggestions for ways to > quickly associate callsigns, country names, latitude and > longitude and similar data? I think what I'm looking > for is a well-permuted index of some kind. Seems like > occasionally I see a post about such a service, but I've > lost track of it/them. > > Simple English names for country locations for unfamiliar > callsigns would be quite helpful. Even better would be maps > depicting the country's whereabouts, its longitude and > latitude, and bearing and distance from my QTH. Frequently > heard prefixes like Gs, Ms, Fs, Ds and other European > countries are pretty easy to remember, as are Central and > North American callsigns. But beyond those locations I get > VERY ignorant VERY quickly. > > My ProLog Call Master files do a good job of quickly > determining beam headings and distance to a specific > ham's QTH; they are fine. But less frequently heard DX > callsigns are hard for me to visualize for beam headings and > just general information about the names and whereabouts of > countries, their ham populations and the like. > > What I'm looking for is a way for me to be less > geography-challenged. (No wonder my DXCC tally list is so > sparce!) Not sure how I ever made it through elementary and > high school geography classes. > > Any suggestions would be appreciated. > > Thanks and 73, > > Steve Banks > K0PQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] CFL's
I am the one that started this thread, altho the subject line has changed. It is wonderful to have OT subjects that all can learn from. Thanks to all that responed. I have learned much and now have even more concerns about CFLs. On the the next step, Where can I buy (or build) an LED desk lamp that I can pulg into a spare APP (Anderson Power Pole) connection on my Rig Runner. That will complete my emergency power setup. (Until I decide to put up solar panels.) 73, Ty, W1TF > As I sit at my computer the radio desk is to my back. I > heard a burst of static behind me. That was odd since no > radios were on. The only thing on at the radio desk was the > desk lamp and a power supply that keeps the batteries > charged. Both are plugged into a strip that switches power > to them. > > I went over to the radio desk and looked at my > equipment, both off. Still puzzled I turned on the 2m rig, > all normal. Then I turned on the K3. All normal. I turned > them off again. The K1 sits by, not connected to anything at > this time. > > Still puzzled I sat there wondering if something had > happened to my battery bank or one of the batteries. I have > three 26AH batteries in parallel. Each battery is fused > before to goes to a fused buss. > > Then my nose began to notice the smell we all dread. > Something electrical was over heated. Still I did not > noticed a symptom I should have noticed earlier, the desk > lamp was off. I touched the top of the lamp and it was very > hot. The bulb, a 13 Watt Florissant had failed. The ceramic > base was too hot to touch. > > How often do Florissant bulbs fail this way? > > I had the feeling that if I were not there a fire may > have started. > > 73, Ty, W1TF, K3/100 #696, K1 #1423 ___ 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] smoke test
As I sit at my computer the radio desk is to my back. I heard a burst of static behind me. That was odd since no radios were on. The only thing on at the radio desk was the desk lamp and a power supply that keeps the batteries charged. Both are plugged into a strip that switches power to them. I went over to the radio desk and looked at my equipment, both off. Still puzzled I turned on the 2m rig, all normal. Then I turned on the K3. All normal. I turned them off again. The K1 sits by, not connected to anything at this time. Still puzzled I sat there wondering if something had happened to my battery bank or one of the batteries. I have three 26AH batteries in parallel. Each battery is fused before to goes to a fused buss. Then my nose began to notice the smell we all dread. Something electrical was over heated. Still I did not noticed a symptom I should have noticed earlier, the desk lamp was off. I touched the top of the lamp and it was very hot. The bulb, a 13 Watt Florissant had failed. The ceramic base was too hot to touch. How often do Florissant bulbs fail this way? I had the feeling that if I were not there a fire may have started. 73, Ty, W1TF, K3 #696, K1 #1423 ___ 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 Used in Montana Ham Rescue...
The use of battery power HF rigs for wilderness travel is a good idea. I had a TenTec PM2 ?? it was a 40 and 20 M rig and had all sides. Maybe some one can identify the real model number. I first used this rig when I was OX5BT. (1970-1972) I was there for 2 1/2 years. Later back in the states I got into wilderness canoe camping in the late 1970's and 80's. I led several two week trips in ME and one in northern Ontario. Having that rig with me gave me and the people with me great comfort. The QSOs that I made on these trips was part of the fun. 73, Ty, W1TF, K1 #1423, K3 #696 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Topics
Most of these add ons I have no interest in. BUT I am glad to know that there are there. Some day I may want to know how to hook up one. These add ons are an extention of ELECRAFT. The delete key is used often. 73, Ty, W1TF, K3 $696 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: Kent single lever key
Thank to all who responded to my " Kent single lever key " post. I have learnd more and and am sure I want to get a Kent single lever key. However my wife says NOT NOW. So I will look for one later. Thanks all. 73, Ty, W1TF, K3 #696, K1 #1423 ___ 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] WTB - Kent single lever paddle
Well I think I do. I bought a Vibroplex back in 1950 and got used to it. I tried to go iambic in the mid 70s and failed, tried again with the K1 in 2003 (mode a). Using an iambic key is too many mistakes for me. I optained an MK-33 Whiterook single lever key and it works well, but has no adjustment and is not heavy enought to stay put without putting my other hand on it to hold it. So any comments from Kent single lever key owners? Does anyone want to sell one? Does anyone in the US sell them? Thanks, 73, W1TF, K3 #696, K1 # 1423 ___ 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] Questio when using a Heil Proset
Ross: I am having the same results with a Warren Gregoire TR200 head set with boom mic. (electret element) The MH2 works just fine. I am feeding an end fed wire directley from the K3. I guessed that RF feedback was the problem. I plan to have a balanced antenna fed with ladder line up soon. I hope that the TR200 will work ok then. The TR200, used as a headset only sounds great. I am 80% CW and use the head set most of the time for CW and sometimes on phone, with very good results. The antenna is 150' of insulated wire laid on the grass, sort of works ok on 80, 60, 40. Have to move it to mow the grass. 73, Ty, W1TF, K3#696 --- On Wed, 8/20/08, Ross <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Ross <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Elecraft] Questio when using a Heil Proset > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 1:51 AM > I have just received my K3 and have been using it on data, > and it is working well, > But I have a problem, when trying to use the Heil Proset it > receives ok but when I try to > use the PTT I get a loud audio noise over the top of my > speech, it sounds like someone > giving a loud "raspberry". > Trying the MH2 hand mic everything works perfectly, there > is no noise and using the monitor, > my speech sounds normal. > The problem with the Proset also occurs if I try and turn > on the K3 manually. > > Ideas please, what have I set up incorrectly, or is it the > headset? > > Regards to all > Ross > ZL1WN ___ 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: Advice on Options
Dave: I have a K1 built it in 2003. Tuning range, I tried 150 KHz, too fast tuning. I played with it a bit and come up with about 80 KHz, seems very nice. Noise Blanker, I have it. Helpful only sometimes. Battery Holder, I did not get it. ATU, works very well. Fed the antenna with ladder line and the BL2. With a 88' dipole at 40'. I worked 48 states, 47 QSL. Got into ECN on both 40 and 20 almost every time I tried. Very pleased with the K1. Then moved and have to start all over again. I have the 4 band board. Built it for 40, 30, 20, 17M. Since then I have changed the 17M to 15M, heard VP6DX on 15. I am located in north GA. 73, Ty, K1 #1423, K3 #696 --- On Tue, 8/5/08, Dave KQ3T <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Dave KQ3T <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Elecraft] K1: Advice on Options > To: "Elecraft Reflector" > Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 12:06 PM > Hello, all, > > I'm about to order a K1, and thought I'd ask your > opinions about various > options and configuration choices. > > 1. I understand the tuning range can be set to either 75kHz > or 150kHz. > My inclination is to go with the 75kHz range, for the > slower tuning rate. > > 2. Somewhat related to 1), will I be better off with a > range of > 7000-7075kHz or 7025-7100kHz, or possibly some other > coverage. > > 3. What are your thoughts on the following options? In > particular, are > they effective, and are any of them much easier to install > during > initial assembly (as opposed to being retrofit)? >A. KAT1 Antenna Tuner >B. KNB1 Noise Blanker >C. KBT1 Battery Holder > > Thanks and 73, > > Dave KQ3T ___ 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
The ARRL Antenna Book suggests using a pulley and counter weight to allow for the varying distances between trees caused by wind. At my former QTH, Ellijay GA, I noticed that in very gusty conditions sometimes the support trees moved in opposite directions at the same time. I decided to make my counterweight out of an eight foot length of 5/16" chain. Put about a third of the length of the chain on the ground during no wind conditions. Now as the wind moves the trees more of less of the chain gets lifted off the ground. This gives a gradual increment in the weight of the counterweight. The antenna that I had up was 88' of #18 insulatd wire up 40', center fed with 450 Ohm line. With this antenna I got into ECN on 40 and 20 using the K1 just about every time I tried. (Kevin, wish I could find a place for this type of antenna where I now live.) I was concerned about the sudden change of weight caused by a solid one piece weight hitting the ground or lifted off the ground. With one third of the chain on the ground the weight does not swing in the breeze. 73, Ty, W1TF, K1 #1423, K3 #696 ___ 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] K3 CW in SSB mode
Sure glad this was in place. On a 75 M net my call was not copied correctly. So I just used the key. NCS thanked me for the correction. Now I am waiting for the SCRIPTS so I can try PKS31 and RTTY. This is a GREAT rig. 73, Ty, W1TF, GA, [K3 #696, uC 02.02, d1 01.77], [K1 #1423] ___ 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: K3 and antenna questions
Dave, W8FGU: Your questions are most appropriate, Elecraft and Amamteur Radio related. Dave wrote: Now my questions: 1 - with my antenna setup tuned with the KAT3, knowing that we were both at 5 watts, is it possible for the antenna to be more efficient at receiving than transmitting? I guess I always thought that if an antenna "system" is matched then the energy transfer is reciprocated for rcv and xmt. -Also might be one way propagation. 2 - with all the great receiver reports I've read on the K3 - could it be that I was simply hearing him better with my K3 than whatever he was using (unfortunately I don't know what he used as we never got that far in the QSO)? - that could be some of it. 3 - I did notice after the QSO that the balun was a little warm. If there are transmission losses in the balun, would there not be reciprocated losses on the receive side? - I doubt that 5 watts would heat it much, was it in the sun? That could heat it also. I have been getting interested in NVIS antennas and propagaton. This make me realize that low angles are not always the best for the desired communicatin. Yesterday (mid afternoon) I did some tests with a station 25 miles from me. We worked on 3523 KHz with weak signals, both running with 50 Watts. We tried 7023 KHz, nothing heard either way. Both our our antennas on those frequencies should have max raidation at 90°. >From the ARRL antenna book and other sources I made a chart of radiation angle >and distance covered. angle miles 80 50 72 100 63 150 56 200 49 250 42 350 29 500 Of course this also depends on the height of the refracting layer. You never said how far the other station was. I just made (noon here) a QSO from near Atlanta GA to a station near Miami FL. 600 miles. On 30 M, we gave each other 339 reports. It took several retrys for me to get his call. Such are the progagation conditions. 73, Ty, GA, W1TF, K3 #696 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] [K3] UTILITY Improvements
What is XML? I looked it up it is "Extensible Markup Language (XML)" I still do not know what to do with it. Oh well, another language to learn. It does keep the mind working. 73, Ty, W1TF ___ 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: Elecraft K1 as my first HF rig??
Jeremy wrote: I've been looking around for a few weeks now for my first HF radio (just recently newly licensed as a General) - and am looking at either something like a Yaesu FT-101, or a Kenwood TS-820S or an Elecraft K1 (probably just the 2-band 20m/40m version). Jeremy: I was not active for may years. To get back on HF I bought the K1 4 band version with ATU, in 2003. I also bought the noise blanker. I first set up the VFO for 75 KHz Later I changed to to 150 KHz to get more coverage on 40 M. I enjoyed the greater coverage but the VFO tuned too fast. I changed it back to 75 KHz. The Noise blanker is not very good, I seldom use it. The ATU works very well. On the 4 band K1 you have a choice of setting up for 17M or 15M. I put in the 17M parts and had several QSOs on that band. Lately I changed to 15 M. Have not had a QSO on that band yet. Get up a good antenna. I had an 88' dipole up about 35'. I was amazed at the ease of making QSOs on 40, 30, 20 meters with that antenna. I also have the BL-2. I fed the antenna with ladder line. It took me about 20 hours to build the K1. Just follow the instructions and do the build over a few days. I just got a K3. I still plan to use the K1 to completed WAS. Some info on my K1 at http://tyrrell.us/amateur/ Good luck. 73, Ty, W1TF K1 # 1423, K3 #696 ___ 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] Recommendations for VFO Range on K-1
Jon: I used my K1 using 80 KHz for a few years and then wanted to work higher in the bands so I changed it to 150 KHz. I enjoyed a few QSOs between 7100 and 7145 KHz. After a few weeks I went back to 80 KHz. It just tunes too fast. Most of my QSOs were made between 7025 and 7065 on 40M 30M is a good band also. 20M is also good between 14025 and 14065 KHz I made a few QSOs on 17M. Since I have changed the 17M to 15M I have heard a few sigs there but not QSO. I have K1 # 1423 since 2003. I had it set up for 40, 30, 20 and 17 M. With a 88' dipole at 35' , fed with ladder line. This is a great rig, I will continue to use and enjoy it. I am waiting for my K3. I want more bands and SSB. Good luck. 73, TY, W1TF at about 35' --- Jon Perelstein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I would appreciate peoples' thoughts, suggestions, > experiences setting the VFO range at 80KHz vs. > 150KHz on a K-1. > > I've got a dual-bander running 40 meters and 20 > meters. I'm a general class. Normal range for a > general on 40 meters is 7,025Khz - 7.125KHz (100KHz > spread) and on 20 meters is 14,025KHz - > 14,150KHz (125Khz spread). > > Thanks in advance. > > Jon > KB1QBZ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ 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] K3 696 arrived.
K3/100 kit, KAT3, KBPF3, KUSB, MH2 Invoice 50977 ordered 2007-11-16 Katie-gram, 2008-04-07, two to three weeks Madelyn-gram, - Shipped 2008-04-11 Arrived 2008-04-18 Thanks to all who posted pictures and comments about their build processs. I downloaded the manuals from Elecraft and studied them while waiting for the arrival of the K3. The K1 is great, but now I have so many more knobs and switches to learn how to use. The best part is I no longer have to update a spreadsheet to predict K3 arrival date. 73, W1TF Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ 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] K3 USERS MOTTO
I have a large collection of emails from AC7AC,W3FPR, NOSS, N6KR, WA6HHQ, KK7P and many others on this reflector. I save them because of the technical information in them. KR2Q wrote what I consider should be the K3 USERS MOTTO. I have a copy of it in front of my K3 three ring binder. Thank you Doug. Waiting for a K3, maybe in 2 weeks? 73, Ty, W1TF, K1 #1423 -- Doug wrote: K3'ers: When you purchased the K3, you bought into the SDR concept. For me, this meant a self-acknowledgment that I would, of necessity, become an addict of sortswatching the Elecraft Reflector (including reading all of the posts), as well as attempting to stay upright while riding the wave of new releases and other "finds." IMO, there is some degree of owner responsibility if you want to keep your radio "up to date." Elecraft does provide some hints. You can always just randomly stop by the UPDATE page and check. http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm You can set up your K3 Utility to check automatically (every six hours!) You can visit the Application Notes page: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_app_notes.htm You can visit the Operating Tips page: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_operating_tips.htm Beyond what is provided by Elecraft, you can filter the reflector for only memos from Eric, Wayne, Lyle, etc. Or...you can simply be happy with "your version" and never check again (as is the case with nearly all non-USA radios out there). For me, buying into the K3 also implied a personal commitment to staying "connected." de Doug KR2Q Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ 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] KPA3 for QRP
post from the past ref K3 current draw. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:53:25 -0600 From: "Kenneth A. Christiansen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Add Mobile Alert To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject:[Elecraft] K3 NR 457 now working in Fargo ND I got a pleasant surprise yesterday when K3 457 arrived. It was ordered June 13 and I got my Lisa Gram last week end. It has KAT3, KBPF3, KXV3, 500 hz filter, 2700 hz filter, 6000 hz filter and the FM filter on back order. I made a special test on it because I wanted to know how the KPA3 changes the current draw. I know others have asked the same question here and never did get an answer so here it is. . The current tests before I put in the KPA3. Receive 0.94 to 1.1 A TX (NO POWER) 1.56 A TX 5W 2.56 A TX 10W 3.07 A TX 12W 3.23 A The same test after the KPA3 was installed, Set up and working fine. Receive 0.94 to 1.1 A TX (NO POWER 2.16 A TX 5W 3.10 A TX 10W 3.62 A TX 12W 3.78 A All the above testes were done with a digital meter on the 10 amp scale. I would say the KPA3 adds a constant 0.6 Amp for any given power level below 12.1 Watts. I started the inventory last night about 6:00 PM and finished it tonight about 8 PM. I had a fire run, slept, went to a meeting etc. so my build time must have been about the magic 10 hours. I sure do like the receiver but have just scratched the surface of what it can do. It was worth the wait. 73 Ken W0CZ - Hope this helps. 73, Ty, W1TF, K1 #1423 waiting for a K3 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K1: KAT1 Auto-Tune Feature That I Just Noticed
Mike: Thanks for your e-mail. Something new learned that was old. I built my K1 in 2003, my only HF rig at present, I never knew this. This is what makes this reflector so useful. 73, Ty, W1TF, K1 #1423 --- Mike Morrow <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This topic will be old stuff for most K1 users, but > it was > new to me. I've had a K1 with KAT1 for 7 years. > After all > that time, it was only last week that I found that > the firmware > controlling the KAT1 (version 1.3) is more versatile > than I > realized. > > The KAT1 manual describes the use of the Auto-Tune > function > (KAT1 ATU mode set to "tun") as follows: > > Quote > ⢠Enter TUNE mode. Power will be reduced to about > 1.5 watts and > displayed briefly, then SWR will be displayed > while the ATU > matches the transmitter to the load (usually 1-5 > seconds)... > ⢠When you no longer hear any relays switching, > tune-up has > completed, and the final SWR is displayed. At this > point you > can optionally tap WPM+ or WPM- to change the > selected power > level... > Unquote > > But what actually happens if WPM+ or WPM- is tapped > after ATU > relay operation stops (and SWR is still displayed) > is better: > > 1. Output power changes from the low level used for > auto tune-up > to the power level that the K1 has been set to > put out. > 2. The LCD displays the actual power output, and > NOT the power > selected, as implied by the manual. (Actual > power output may > be lower than the power that was selected if, > for example, the > K1 supply voltage is low, or filter board > alignment is > slightly off.) > 3. As WPM+ or WPM- is pressed, the display of > actual power output > changes as the selected power level changes. > > The way that this works (as opposed to the way it is > described) is > very useful and well-designed. I should have > discovered this years > ago. > > Mike / KK5F > (K1 SN 175 ... Still my favorite QRP rig) > ___ > Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo 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] K2 Phone Jack
Jim; I had the same problem with my K1 (same part nr). I just wired the speaker and in parallel with the phone jack. Speaker is on all the time, When headphones are in use the volume control gets turned down. This has worked well for me. I did this about 2 years ago. 73, Ty, W1TF, K1 #1423 --- k4zmv <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > My K2's phone jack has failed for the third time. > I've ordered two new > jacks, but I am thinking about wiring the internal > speaker always on and > muting it at the external speaker jack. I'm a > little concerned about just > opening the internal speaker line without a load for > the audio amp. I could > just insert a 15 ohm 2 watt resister as the load. > Any observations on that > approach. Thanks. > > Jim, K4ZMV Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo 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
[Elecraft] MOJO
The readers of this reflector, at least the Elecraft owners, have observed and felt the Mojo feeling. This has been documented many times on this reflector. Where is the Mojo in these radios? Hardware is hardware. The careful selection of hardware and how it is put together, at least for me does not explain the Mojo. I have a K1, #1423, and have felt the Mojo many times. From my Georgia QTH to Oregon to get into ECN, Kevin once remarked that he heard me by ESP and that Wayne was working on a better ESP filter. That to me comfirms that Mojo it tweakable. 300 MW to work VP6DX shows that the K3 Mojo it still there. My theory is that Mojo it must be in the software. The K1, KX1 and K2 have "fixed" Mojo, not easy to upgrade. I am waiting for a K3, ordered in October. I am begining to worry about the K3 Mojo. So many wish lists and changes to the software. Is the file length of K3 upgrades getting longer and longer? Will the K3 memory hold all these wish list items? At some point will the upgrades overwrite the original Mojo that is hidden in the memory and then some of it will be lost? Concerned in the waiting queue. 73, Ty, W1TF Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping ___ 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] D-104 and Radio Shack electret element
Lots of mike comments have caused me to remember that I have a D-104. And am waithing for a K3. Has anyone put a Radio Shack electret element into a D-104 and used it on a K3? I want to plug into the rear mike jack. Tips anyone? Thanks. 73, Ty, W1TF K1 #1423 Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping ___ 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...
--- Brett Gazdzinski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > While waiting for the bugs to be worked out of the > K3, I ordered > a K1 for 80 and 40 meters. The 80 meter parts are > backordered > for a week or so, but I have some questions about > the rig. > > Is it not possable to get a 4 band one with > 80,40,20,and 15 > meters on it? > If not, what is the reason? The filter board on a four band K1 has two inductors and switched capacitors. 40, 30 share one inductor. 20, 15 share one inductor. This is true for each filter section. I set my K1 up for 17M instead of 15. > > My main reason for getting the K1 is so I can use it > in the den to rx > some cw for practice, without running off to the ham > shack and ignoring my wife. > She can watch TV while I copy code with walkman > style headphones. > > I read all the reviews, and they are very good. > If I make the tuning range 100kc, will the tuning > rate > be too fast? I first set the tuning for 150 KHz, tuned way to fast and changed it to 80 KHz. After a while I wanted more range and set it to 130 KHz, made a few QSOs at 7120 KHz but did not like the rate of tuning and went back to 80 KHz. > The K1 seems very analog (with computer control), > and > I wonder if it works better in some respects then > the K2? > I do not have a K2, waiting for a K3 to show up. I have 48 states worked 47 QSL. > I would guess the K1 is free from the odd noise the > K2 > made at times when tuning, and frequency shifts > between filter settings, > and maybe the vfo is cleaner then DDS stuff? I changed the 17M band for 15M a few months ago. There is one birdie on 15m near the high of of the tuning range (if 80 KHz) other than that it is very clean 73, Ty, W1TF K1 #1423 > > Brett > N2DTS Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ 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] WAITING FOR K3
All: Sure, I am disappointed that I do not yet have my K3, ordered October 16. But with over 200 K3s out now there now I look as most of them as beta testers. Thank you beta testers. I am elated over the fact that when my K3 finally does ship I will have far less potential problems than you had. In the mean time I thank those K3 owners for their pictures and comments. I am learning from your experience as I wait. My K1 still works! 73, Ty, W1TF Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping ___ 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] Video of my build of K3 S/N 207
Hi: Looking for G4ILO K3 build video? Try: http://tyrrell.us/k3build/k3build.wmv Let me know if this works. I recorded this early, no sound. I am waiting for a K3 also. 73, Ty, W1TF, K1#1423, GA Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo 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] OT: DSP linked to schizophrenia
What does DSP have to do with it? Years ago I remember being sleepy, late at nite, crystal filter turned on to my NC173 listening to CW. I looked at what my hand had been writeing while I was half asleep. There was some writing there, but awake again I found no signal. 73, Ty, W1TF, K1 #1423 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Have we gone Off Track?
Hi All: "This reflector used to be a Gold Mine for builders. It was fun sifting through it and learning what others were experiencing and solutions" This is still a great place to mine for Elecraft product info, yes mining is a bit more difficult, but great results are still available. I was planning on building a K2. Since May I have been looking at Don's (and others) replys to K2 builders with problems. I have a large file of info and am now ready to bulild a K2. Now for my problem. My wife wants me to get a K3 instead of the K2. Anyone else with this kind of problem? 73, Ty, W1TF K1 #1423 Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more. http://mobile.yahoo.com/go?refer=1GNXIC ___ 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 battery option and mods
Henning: I have K1 #1423, my only HF rig at this time, 4 bands. I have always used an external battery, a bit more bulk but I did not have to disturb the insides of the K1, or worry about battery leaks. I first built the K1 using 150KHz range for the tuning. Tuning was much too difficult to use. Since then I have adjusted the tuning range several times, now it is back to about 80 KHz. I miss having a larger tuning range and I want more bands, a K2 or K3 will fix that. Hilsen fra USA. 73, Ty, W1TF ex OX5BT --- "Henning V. Mikkelsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all > Just acuired a secondhand K1 and I'm thinking about > adding the battery > option > and hope to get some coments on the usability of > this option > > If anyone has made a drawing of the metal plate that > goes inside, I would > like > to receive a copy. I'm going to make some mock-up > before ordering the > option. > I'm also thinking about making one or two other > mods. Especially the added > caps for broader tuning range on 40m. and maybe > backlight. > But other sugestions on mods for the K1 are more > than welcome. > > 73- Henning OZ4XF > > Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel. http://travel.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] Questions for any K3 FTs
Hi > > ...I bought a meter a while ago that measures the > power > > consumption of whatever is plugged into it. It's > surprising what it > > costs to run one computer for a year. Now, even > the shack power supply > > gets turned off instead of trickle charging the > K2. > . . . . All my computer equipment is pluged into an outlet strip which is turned off when the computer is not in use. Another strip powers the K1 battery charger and desk Lamp. Not in use, turned off. 73, Ty, W1TF, K1 #1423 K2 this fall, I hope. Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545469 ___ 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] Is the K3 capable of ESSB?
Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: These concerns about using excessive bandwidth are all certainly legitimate, but history suggests that anyone seriously against using more bandwidth/signal in crowded bands needs to take a different approach or their concerns will not be heard. . . . . . Nonetheless, it was and the 40 meter AM 'phone' band segment opened in the USA in the 1950's ending that band's 300 kHz of CW-only 0peration. . . . . . - Ron: I remember loosing a part of the 40 M band, it was sad but I only had one xtal for 40 M for 7035 KHz. A few years later I had a Central Electronics 20A. I ran into several operators who stated "my receiver will not tune SSB". Change is what we have to put up with, someone will always have a better way of communicating on our amateur bands. We need to be hospitable to these new ideas until they go away, or prove themselves. It is great that we have so many choices now. The K3 is also a good choice. For the last four years I have been 100% CW with my K1, the only HF rig I have on the air. I have plans to build a K2 this fall, with SSB adaptor. I feel I need some change also. 73, Ty, W1TF K1 #1423 Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/ ___ 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] 40 M interference
Thanks to K6DGW K6PJV, G3YMC, WB1HGA, K7UP, K6DGW and others that responded to my query. I suspect it is OTH radar, the suggestion of K6DGW. Do a Goggle search using oth radar, lots of interesting leads, including these: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Over-the-horizon_radar http://www.agu.org/sci_soc/prrl/prrl9825.html This racket is not always on 7040 KHz, it varies but the spacing of signals seems to be 10.66 KHz. I now remember such signals back in the 60s and 70s. I used to have a model 15 and did a lot of RTTY so I know what FSK sounds like. I still love my K1 but am thinking of building a K2 this summer. 73, Ty, W1TF, K1 #1423 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K1 Battery Voltage Readout Question - Blinking
> I guarantee that it does. But *only* while the LCD > is displaying the battery voltage. > > Mike / KK5F Mike, let me correct my statement, you are correct. Looked at the ATTN LED in a darker darkend room and YES it is there. 73, Ty, W1TF, K1 #1423 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Yahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#news ___ 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 Battery Voltage Readout Question - Blinking
I have K1 # 1423, do not see ATTN LED blinking in a darkned room. I do not have the back light mod. 73, Ty, W1TF K1 #1423, KAT1, BL2 This reflector is great. Elecraft is great Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/ ___ 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] 40 M interference
7040 KHz is one place for me to find new states or rag chews. Have noticed racket there sometimes. Tuned across the band and found this racket about every 10.66 KHz across all I can tune of 40 M (6998 - 7084) with my K1. 7040.6 KHz is the center of one signal. Seems to be about 1 KHz wide. Not there all the time. I do not hear it on 30 M. Does anyone know where this comes from and what it might be for and how often it is on? I always turn of my computer when using the radio to keep local noise down. 73, Ty, W1TF, Statham GA, 49 miles NE by E of Atlanta K1 #1423, BL2 Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center. http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/ ___ 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] Anetnna Analyzer
I have had an Autek Research RF1 for many years and been pleased with it. I do wish the on/off switch was such that it could not be turned on by accident. I solved that by cutting a thin piece of wood with holes for the switches and attached it to the unit with a rubber band. Fits in pocket and easy on batteries. I have been thinking of getting the VA1. Seems that there have not been very many comments about Autek Research units on this thread. 73, Ty, W1TF K1 # 1423, BL2 Need Mail bonding? Go to the Yahoo! Mail Q&A for great tips from Yahoo! Answers users. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396546091 ___ 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 - frequency range..
When I built my K1 I built it for 150 KHz tuning. I wanted more band coverage. It tuned too fast. So I changed it to about 100 KHz. And now I have it set to the "STRONGLY ADVISED" setting. It is wonderful to have a rig that you can open up and try some wild idea that you have. Some pics and info on my station at: http://tyrrell.us/amateur/ 73, Ty, W1TF K1 # 1423 --- "sergio t. ruiz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > when i built my k1, i set it up for the 150khz > range.. > > looking back at my manual, it says that it is > strongly advised to use > the 80khz range.. > > is it strongly enough advised for me to mod my > machine and put it back > to the 80khz range? > > thanks! > > > -- > ___ > peace, > sergio > photographer, journalist, visionary > www.village-buzz.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 > Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 ___ 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 speaker stopped working
This failure occurred about a year ago. My fix was to put a jumper on the ear phone jack to turn on the speaker at all times. Don't like this fix but it works for now. Part nr for this jack is E620028 The K2 manual I have (I do not have a K2, but I do want one.) shows the same part nr. Sure wish there was a final fix for these problems for both the K1 and K2. 73, Ty, K1 #1423, BL2 Bored stiff? Loosen up... Download and play hundreds of games for free on Yahoo! Games. http://games.yahoo.com/games/front ___ 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] I'm In!!!/palm paddles
Sandy: I have both the Palm mini paddle and American Morse Porta Paddle. I prefer the American Morse paddle. http://tyrrell.us/amateur/ click on American Morse. However I think I really would like a single lever paddle, any one have one they want to sell? Ty, W1TF __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K1 AGC time constant
I did the exact same thing you did Rick. Same RS cap and AGC did not speed up as I had hoped. Also wonder what other might have done? 73, TY, W1TF, K1 # 1423 --- Rick Dettinger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I changed C31 on the RF board to 1uf but it still > seems very slow. When I > remove an S9 siginal (50uv) it takes about 15 > seconds for the S meter to > decay to one bar. I used a non polorized > electrolitic cap as that is what > they had at RS. It is physically larger than the > original cap but there is > plenty of room. I am not sure what a non polorized > electrolitic capacitor > is but there are no polarity marks, which I haven't > seen before. Should I > try a smaller value for C31? Thanks - Rick - > K7MW > > ___ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Problems aligning my K1 with ATU - help.
Keith: With in the past week I also did the re-alighment in my K1. I also found the following: K1 errata F-2.pdf (in part says) § A small jumper block has been added for selecting the source voltage for the RF detector (RF board or KAT1 antenna tuner). This will make it easier to install or remove the KAT1 option and align new Filter boards. Previously, R36 on the RF board had to be desoldered whenever the tuner was installed. So I solderd R36 in place, and left it that way. I did not fully mount the filter board during alignment and had no problems. 73, Ty, W1TF, K1 # 1423 --- "Darwin, Keith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I tried to align my K1-4 last night. TX output was > low on the upper > bands and I suspected alignment issues. > > I took out the ATU and put a wire jumper into filter > board J2 pins 2 & > 10. I then reconnected the RF board resistor R36 > (one end was lifted as > part of the ATU upgrade). I moved the RF board P3 > jumper from "KAT1" to > "K1". Are these the right steps to allow the K1 to > work without the > ATU? > > When I did the alignment, I noticed a couple of the > trimmer caps in the > middle (C1-4 & CA-D) were touchy (intermittent). I > reheated the solder > joints and was able to get all 4 bands aligned on RX > and on TX where I > got full power on all bands. Things looked good so > I opened up R37, > moved the P3 jumper, removed my temporary J2 jumper, > and put the ATU > back in. Output on 40 and 30 is nil and RX is weak. > 20 & 15 are fine. > It seems as though putting it back together somehow > knocked it out of > alignment. > > I'm thinking I should replace the touchy trimmer > caps. Or maybe check > for shorts between the ATU and the filter board. > When I did the > alignment the filter board was held down with only > the center screw. > Should I have mounted it fully? > > Thoughts? Suggestions? > > - Keith KD1E - __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K1 tuning range
Rick: I have K1 #1423 which I build 3 years ago. I first went with the 150 KHz tuning, it was way to touchy and I changed it to 80 KHz. Lately I have wanted to work just above 7.1 MHz and I opened up the K1 and put a silver mica 22 pfd in parallel with C2. I put it on top of the board. I now get up to 7118 KHz and an finding quite a bit of CW above 7.1. The K1 is my only HF rig. A K2 sure would be nice. 73, Ty, W1TF Rick wrote . . . Has anyone gone from 80khz to 150khz and regretted the change?Rick - K7MW __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Open Wire Feed Line Arrestor Conclusion
Thanks to AC7AC, F5LCI, GM4ESD, K5VH, N2WN, W6FB, WB1DOG. For their comments on and off the reflector. I have changed my antenna from about 6 m of wire draped inside over a window frame and ground being the ground in an AC outlet, to an 26.8 m wire at 12 m high, center fed with 450 Ohm line. What a difference! Eznec says I have picked up about 12 dBi to the northwest. I usually now contact WD5ONS directly instead of having someone check me into ECN. The antenna is supported between two trees, with pully and weight for windy day allowance. The center is about 12 m above ground. The feedline comes to ground and then to a spark gap lightining arrestor mounted on an 8' ground rod. Then the feedline goes arond the cornor of the house to the ICE arrestor mountd on another ground rod, then into the outside junction box. Inside I have a knife switch that takes the feedline to the K1 or to ground. All ground rods have been connected together with nr 6 wire and also connected to the power company ground rod. The wife even let me put some holes in the wall for the feed lines. Junction box outside and another one inside so that future ideas of antennas can be implemented easily. With the new antenna I have worked W0CZ for ND and a random QSO with UT. AK and HI should not be to far away and I will make WAS, as soon as the QSL cards arrive. Getting on the air is so much more enjoyable with a good antenna. I even call CQ and get replies now (sometimes). Thanks Elecraft and the reflector for bringing me all the ideas that I could put together to make this work. 73, Ty, W1TF, GA K1 (4 band) - 1423 and BL2 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Open Wire Feed Line Arrestor
Still running my K1 (#1423) on inefficient low antennas. I have some trees that will give me good height 50-60' and orient the main lobe of a double extended zepp (14MHz) toward Oregon, take notice ECN. I have come across a device that will keep the antenna at near DC ground at all times. http://www.arraysolutions.com/Products/ice/impulse1.html go down to "Open Wire Arrestor", Model 309 "All units use torroidal inductors and present near dead DC short on antenna side of arrestor, constantly draining feedline wires of static and any developed voltage potential feedthrough breakdown voltage from input ports to output ports 4,000 to 6,000 volts. Arrestor units may be placed anywhere in the feedline at ground level without serious change in tuning, but small change may be detectable due "to small" increase in total feedline length caused by size of arrestor case & circuit." Just wondering if anyone else has used this or a similar item and what comments might be made. Just trying to be save from lightning. I would also put a DPDT knife switch between the feed line and the K1 with BL2 to ground the feed line when not in use. Thanks all. 73, W1TF, Ty in GA __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.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] K1 and antenna
I had been using a 24' piece of wire inside and connecting what should be the counterpoise to the ground in an ac outlet. Of course not the best way to do it. But in two years I have worked 44 states and a few VE stations. Gotten into Europe several times. Eznec tells me that my piece of wire provides mostly high angle radiation on all bands (40,30,20,17 M). I have come up with an antenna idea (thanks K5RP) a one turn loop, 7.6 M horizontal and 2 M vertical fed at the center of a vertical side. Eznec shows low angle (~20°) radiation on all bands. Top wire is 3 M high. It is getting out well on all bands but the KAT1 matching range is limited, SWR on 40 is 3.4:1, other bands are just fine. I want to try some other versions of this antenna. Looking for a Z-match tuner (maybe HFPACKER) to help out. Is Elecraft coming out with something like this? For now the K1 is my only on the air rig. I do not want a QRP only tuner, maybe some day I will get a K2-100. Any Ideas? Ty, W1TF, GA, K1 #1423, 4 W __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] CW in Emergencies?
reflection on Rons comments. I was OX5BT for 2 1/2 years. Mostly used CW due to the frequent arctic flutter making SSB unintelligible. I remember a CW qso that I was having on 20M, we were going along about 20 WPM when the flutter started. I slowed down, he slowed down, we finished the QSO at less than 10 WPM. The easily variable data rate of CW allowed us to adjust for conditions and complete a very pleasant QSO. I made WAS from Thule, I wanted it to be all CW but the CW ops in KH6 that I did work did not send me a QSL card. Thanks to the SSB QSO with a KH6 I got my 50th QSL card and obtained a mixed mode WAS . Thanks to Kevin, KD5ONS and the ECN for CW activity. I also get into the QPR sprints, http://www.arsqrp.com/ and http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/sprint200509.html and others. There is CW out there but sometimes the activity does seem sparse. 73, TY. W1TF K1 1432 (at present my only rig on the air) __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Why I build. Why I bother... comment.
AC7AC deserves credit for his posts to the Reflector. "Why I build. Why I bother..." is great writting and causes us to do some thinking about what is important to each of us. This post brougnt back memories to me about watching steam trains with my father. Another tidbit from Ron was "Instant QRN". (2005-03-19) A report about Mt. St. Helens activity was also great. Ron's inputs make reading the Reflector worth while. Of course his technical comments are the real reason we read his posts. But I am so glad he gets OT with other comments. Thanks Ron 73, Ty, W1TF __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K1 internal speaker dead
Elecraft@mailman.qth.net K1 internal speaker dead After many months of use my internal speaker went silent. I had seen "K2 internal speaker dead" postings and guessed that the same component was used in both radios. I did not want to unsolder the headphone jack. My solution was to put a jumper from the audio source to the speaker lead. If I do not want speaker output I put a something ( http://tyrrell.us/amateur ) over the speaker. 72, Ty, K1 1423 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K1 transmitter dead
KL7IKV writes: Should I just replace Q5 and D18 or what? Seems odd that they would fail after several years. Any ideas appreciated. KL7IKV --- I have K1 # 1423, I also had a failure of output. I replaced Q5 and D19 (Rev F). Later I found Q5 was good and only the diode was shorted. I have added a polyfuse to the K1. Info at http:tyrrell.us/amateur/ link is listed as "poly fuse mod". Hope this helps. 73, Ty, W1TF __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/ ___ 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] general
G3RXQ's suggestion that "Maybe the reflector could be sub-divided ?" is a good one. I have to go thru the list and delete all the K2 info before I am ready to start reading. How about: K1, the one I want most. KX1, I would read this also. K2 K2 add ons Antennas, realliy important to me. General, so that I get the news of nets and EQP etc. All subject lines should start with one of the previous catagories. Maybe some day I will get a K2, then I can change my preferances. 73, Ty, W1TF __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/ ___ 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 Polyfuse
Noticed that Wayne just made a reference to adding a polyfuse to a KX1. I added one to K1 # 1423. Details at: http://tyrrell.us/amateur/k1modpolyfuse.html. Comments please. 73, Ty __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K1 # 1423
test 73, Ty __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K1 Polyfuse
Noticed that Eric just made a reference to adding a polyfuse to a KX1. I added one to K1 # 1423. Details at: http://tyrrell.us/amateur/k1modpolyfuse.html. Comments please. 73, Ty __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250 ___ 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] keyer mode
Ellijay GA, mode A. K1-4 #1423 73, W1TF __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail ___ 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 on USB?
I like my K1 just the way it is. I usually park it on 14.062 and go about my business with the computer (have to unplug the printer power supply due to the noise it generates). I am ofter greated by a high pitched CQ, I tune down to the correct freq but often do not had to tune at all. I have had many QSOs that way. I enjoy the wide pass band of the K1 for most QSOs but the narrow xtal filter does come in handy often. My antenna? piece of wire, 15', in the room on the ground floor. Ground is the AC outlet ground. Gut on the air in October and now have 43 states worked 36 states QSLed. The K1 ATU is great. Have some tall trees on this lot that I hope to put up a double extended Zepp for 20M and use it on the lower bands also. K1, great rig want to package it so it is as easy to travel as my laptop computer. 73, Ralph, W1TF Ellijay, GA __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail is new and improved - Check it out! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft You must subscribe to post. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, Unsub etc): http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft page: http://www.elecraft.com
