Re: [Elecraft] K2 power meter/wattmeter question
Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Mike, KT2E asked: How accurate have you found the internal power meter/wattmeter to be on the K2??? Reply: - Mine is well within the 1/2 watt at 5 watts as stated in the specifications. Measuring RF power at QRP levels is really not difficult. A low forward-voltage drop diode from the 'hot' side of the RF line to a capacitor that goes to ground will give you an accurate peak RF voltage across the cap. Measure that with a high-impedance meter like most DMMs today. RMS value is .707 times that reading. To get the power, multiply the RMS voltage times itself (square it) and divide the result by the resistance: 50 ohms. my $.02 Now! Someone pointed out to me several weeks ago that using the Elecraft DL1 (dummy load) with a DDM and a calculator ( the formula on the assembly sheet) works very well and is accurate. de rc kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: bad fist
I guess with all these positive stories about bad fists it won't hurt to put mine on the air. de rc kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] errors
I've noted that the request to unsunscribe is misspelled. Sorry! I don't like pointing it out but all these request are spelling it as UNSUNSCRIBE it should be unsubscribe ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Sick KX1 SN 1069]
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[Elecraft] re:sick kx1 1069
Dave Anderson, K4SV wrote: Hi All, In testing the transmitter it too worked but here is my problem. With a 12 volt external power supply I am only able to get 2.5 watts out on 40 and almost 2 on 20 meters. No, the power does not sag. I also had low power on KX1 #1056 pretty much the same levels as yours . It was suggested that I compress the windings on L2 to about 70% of the core coverage instead of the 90% that is used. When this was completed my power came up to about 3 1/2 watts but YMMV de rc kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] lead forming tool
I just checked my Jameco Catalog. There it was on page #211. a 1/4 1/2 watt Lead Forming Tool Jameco part # 106884cc on sale $2.79. Also found the Steel Step Drill bits page #207 part #229657cc 172401cc 72/71 de rc kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] eflwa
Now unless I misunderstand an EFLWA (end fed long wire antenna ) can be used as long as it is a 1/4 wave length of the lowest operating frequency and has a counter poise? 80m would be 66' as would be the counter poise. the K1 w/KAT1 should have no problem tuning this or a KX1 on 40/30/20m. 72/71 de rc kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] kat1
I finished building my kat1 atu and attempting to install it in my k1. there is a jumper on p3 next to the antenna connector that I believe needs to be changed to allow the atu to be used but I did not see any indication to that effect. I'm on page 8 of the atu manual. any help on this is appreciated thanks de rc kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] kat1]
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[Elecraft] kat1
I found the necessary ERRATA CHANGE FOR KAT1. Now I guess I need to re install the raised end of R36 on the Bottom of the PCB rc kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] intimidated
Several times over the last couple of months during the building of first my K1 (#1949) and then my KX1 ( #1056). I was intimidated by the instructions in the manuals. First with the K1 and KAT1 that I finally got the nerve to finish and install it today. The KX1 did a number on me too when I read the manuals from a PDF down load before ordering. I finally took the plunge and ordered it, built it in less than twenty hours, then ordered the 30m mod. built and installed it earlier this week before I tackled installing the KAT1 today. The manuals for both radios are so beautifully written that construction of the K1 KX1 is extremely easy. Wayne and Eric along with everyone at Elecraft are to be commended on a job very well done. I look forward to building a K2 Thank You all. 72/71 de RC kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] kx1-30m
The 30m Mod arrived in Mondays mail. I wasn't able to get to it until today. From start to finish it took about 2 hours to populate and install. The documentation really made it seem more difficult then it turned out to be. What a gas.Now while I had the case open I compressed the coils of L2 as recommended other Elecrafters I again used my Elecraft XG1 for final receiver tweaking and the Elecraft DL1 and DMM to measure the out put power. 20m checked in this time with 7.02 vrms (2.08 watts)and 30m with 8.91 vrms (3.25 watts) and 40m with 8.75 vrms (3.14 watts). Good enough. 72/71 de rc kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] kx1 log
I'm most likely mistaken but I seem to recall a listing for a Mini log Sheet for the KX1. how about pointing me in the correct direction de rc kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] a K2 thought?
In reviewing the K2 manual prior to ordering/building I have noticed that there are several instructions to install a 'GROUP' of components then solder and trim the leads. Wouldn't this lead to missed solder connections or cause a less than perfect soldered joint. I should think like 'THE TURTLE ' in that slow and steady (one at a time) will get you there with a lot less chance of an error in assembly. 72/71 de rc kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] kx1 pwr out
Having completed KX1 #1056 only two days ago. I was thinking the out put pwr is sort of low. I used a 13.1 v battery supply and got a 6.87 (1.96 w) reading on 20m and a 8.07 (2.0+w) reading on 40m using the Elecraft DL1 and a DMM on TP1. Can the output power be tweaked for max output in the TUNE Mode using the adj caps at 20a, 20b 40 on the under side of the PCB. TNX de rc kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KX1 #1056
Look for it on the air KX1 Ser#1056 completed. Build time just under 20 hours. Beautiful rig and a fun rig. Someone with more knowledge than I won't even have to ask questions. Pictures have been up loaded to my web site http://www.kc5wa.us. 72/71 de rc kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] ears KX1 #1056 has ears
I am ecstatic KX1 #1056 has ears. Just completed Alignment and Test Part II after 12 hrs build time. I used the Elecraft XG1 to align the receiver on 20m first then 40m then attached an antenna and it just about took my ears off. Current drain in RCVR might be a little high at 35.6ma as THE MANUAL call for 32ma with low LED settings. de rc kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] kx1 #1056
KX1 ser #1056 Alignment and Test Part I. pages 28 and 29 ~ everything checks out ok ~ I am however concerned about the voltage checks. U1, pin 1 5+- 0.25 Vdcread...4.87 U1, pin 3 6+- 0.25 Vdcread...4.87 also ( this one bothers me ) D2, anode: Supply Voltage.read...13.36vdc D2, cathode: Supply Voltage-0.3 Vdc aarox ..read.. 13.06 ~ I am however concerned about the voltage checks. D2, anode: 20mV AC rmsread... 0 D2, cathode: 20mv AC rms ..read.. 0 U1, pin 1 20mV AC rmsread... 0 U1, pin 3 20mV AC rmsread... 0 ~ ANd I did use 3 differant DMM to confirm these readings ~ Any advice accepted tnx de rc' kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] kx1 test and alignment part I
On pg 28 right coluum 2nd step: checking AC measurements using DMM ~~ Should an RF probe be used. Instructions do not state either way tnx de rc kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: cw
I am some what embarrassed to say this but the fastest CW speed I ever attained was 13wpm in 1980 when I passed my General exams. I worked three years to obtain this speed. I passed my Advanced exam later that year. My abilities suffered from lack of use because of pressing family matters in the 80's. The love of CW was still there and that MUSIC was always heard in my shack. Two strokes in the early 90's pretty much destroyed my ability to copy all but the SLOWEST fists (I wish and dream for 30wpm ability )along with hand copying. With the aid of hemostats and locking tweezers I build my rigs slowly. A K1 and a Multipig+ among them and soon a KX1 as it is on the way now. The CW music is still heard in my shack. Some times when I get the NERVE UP I send a CQ even at my slow speed and my old J-44 key as I enjoy the MUSIC of CW. After all I AM A HAM. FWIW I no longer own commercially built equipment. I've built it all my self from kits or UGLY construction. Building while CW MUSIC emits from a rig I built is the penultimate pleasure. MY $0.02 worth. http://www.kc5wa.us 72/71 derckc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] kx1 antennas
Thinking begets trouble. While reading the KXAT1 manual. Pages 9 10 show a random length wire antenna system using a POMONA 1296 BNC to Dual Binding post adapter (mouser #565-1296 $11.83 or jameco #99354 $5.29). To my way of thinking ( here comes the trouble) 3 resonate wires mated on 3 banana plugs will eliminate the need for the KXAT1. Wire #1 33' 1/4 wave resonate on 40m used as vertical. Wire #2 1/8 wave of 16.5' used radial for 40m or vertical element for 20m. Wire #3 a 1/8 wave length 8.5' radial for 20m. If you also have 30m you would need a forth wire of 23' 1/4 wave section used as a vertical element and a fifth wire of 11.5' used as an 1/8 wave length radial. These will all fit in a sandwich bag. You would now have a complete resonate antenna system for the KX1 See now I'm in trouble again for thinking [g]. tnx de 'rc kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] adendum
Let me add an addendum. My thoughts are running more towards field days and camping. Then I get to SIT [g] de rc kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] kx1 antennas
Like I said originally. Thinking begets trouble..See now I'm in trouble again for thinking [g]. tnx de 'rc kc5wa W3FPR - Don Wilhelm wrote: RC, That would be great if you could get it to work - but it won't (at least not as you expect). The other half of the antenna system is missing with a 1/4 wave wire, you need a return path for the RF wave - any end fed wire needs something to work against to complete the antenna system, and RF being the 'funny' thing that it is will always find a path, but that may be a very high loss path unless one takes precautions to make it otherwise. 73, Don W3FPR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Robert Conley Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2005 10:39 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] List Subject: [Elecraft] kx1 antennas Thinking begets trouble..See now I'm in trouble again for thinking [g]. tnx de 'rc kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] esd?
Having never used a wrist strap or anti-static mat before. I'm at a loss as to the proper hook up these items. Does the wrist strap attach to the anti-static mat. Should these items attach to an 'earth ground' giving me and earth ground potential. Would running a wire to a ground rod about 4' away be over kill. Having built a K1 with out these ESD items I certainly don't want to chance destroying a K2/KX1 buy not using ESD equipment as the K2/KX1 is to big of an investment. I hesitate in posting this query as i don't wish to show my ignorance. So going by the adage of The only stupid question is one not asked I'm asking. TNX 72/71 de rckc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] ESD???
I wish to thank all those who responded to my ESD question! The definitive answers have encourages me to order the anti-static mat and wrist strap today so I'll have them before my next building project. Thanks again. 72/71 de rc kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] gary's top ten
The proper url is http://www.elecraft.com/Apps/gary's_top_10.htm 72/71 rc kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 160
hot doggies HOW? -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.8.7 - Release Date: 2/10/2005 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K-RCV
I'll second the K-RCV if I can use it with the little transmitters that I like to build so much. AMEN. de RC kc5wa -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.7.4 - Release Date: 1/25/2005 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] off the thread
I just heard a radio Commerical, by the ARRL promoting amatuer (ham) radio. FAR OUT de rc kc5wa -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.11 - Release Date: 1/12/2005 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] thanks
I wish to thank all who responded to on the posed K1, KX1, K2 time and difficulty question. I am leaning toward the K2 since my idea of portable operation is field day (maybe?). To be truthful building the GEAR is more fun the operating it as the building removes the stresses everyday situations. Now to start saving pennies for it. As long as I'm wishing how about an ELECRAFT WATT METER KIT MMmmm TNX 72/71 de RC kc5wa -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.9 - Release Date: 1/6/2005 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K1,KX1,K2
I just completed my K1 (ser #1949). Using the K1 as a base line for time and difficulty. Please compare the K2 and KX1. I wish to start looking at my next project. I like building kits -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.9 - Release Date: 1/6/2005 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] DMM Recommendations]
Original Message Subject:Re: [Elecraft] DMM Recommendations Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2005 14:00:12 -0600 From: Robert Conley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: R. Kevin Stover [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] R. Kevin Stover wrote: I just Got a B+K Precision model 2707A from Kiesub Electronic Supply for $91 and change. It isn't autoranging like the Fluke but I figure I can turn a dial. You may be able to get it a little cheaper at Mouser but I ordered mine at the same time I ordered my Hakko 936. K2/100 with all the goodies arrives Wednesday. Good Luck. Mouser sells the BK 2707A for $89. Why not the BK 2704B for $59 if you need a DMM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.9 - Release Date: 1/6/2005 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] [Fwd: thanks]
Original Message Subject:thanks Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 18:14:53 -0600 From: Robert Conley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] GE Mychael, I just wanted to say thanks for the excellent job that you did on my toroids. It probably cut my built time by at least 40%. I have some residual stroke damage ( fine motor control ) in my left hand and winding toroids is a challenge to say the least, but I do so enjoy building my own. K1 #1949 is finished but now I need to find the problem of No Power Out I built an RF probe inside an in-line fuse holder and I have an O'scope so the difficulty will be discovered and corrected with help from others on the reflector. Thanks again! 72/71 de rc kc5wa No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.298 / Virus Database: 265.6.7 - Release Date: 12/30/2004 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] RF test Align
I still need a little more help on my K1. I'm in the Align Test Part II page 46 in the manual schematic in apendix b transmit-mode dc voltage measurements: point to grd___should be_recheck per don w3fpr in TUNE MODE J7 pin 1___5.1-6.7__5.66 J7 pin 4___5.9-6.1__6.10 J7 pin 6.020.05 J7 pin 8___3.8-4.1__3.95 U8 pin 1___1.3-1.5__1.41 U8 pin 8___5.1-5.5__5.54 U9 pin 3___6.0-7.0__6.26 U9 pin 6___6.0-7.0__6.26 U9 pin 7___12-14___12.52 D9 anode___4.3-4.6__4.56 D9 cathode_3.8-4.1__3.95 D10 anode___.02___0.04 D10 cathode_3.8-4.1_3.95 D11 anode___ .02___0.04 D11 cathode_4.0-4.6_4.15 D13 anode___0.6-0.7_0.63 D13 cathode_.020.04 RX es fb. I can hear clicks in station rx when keyed. Still no power out Thanks for your help de rc kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] RF Test Part II
At the risk of being DUMB. I need some help on my K1. I'm in the Align Test Part II page 46 in the manual schematic in apendix b transmit-mode dc voltage measurements: point to grd___should be__my measurements J7 pin 1___5.1-6.7__5.02 J7 pin 4___5.9-6.1__6.09 J7 pin 6.025.62 J7 pin 8___3.8-4.1__4.97 U8 pin 1___1.3-1.5__0.0 U8 pin 8___5.1-5.5__0.0 U9 pin 3___6.0-7.0__.06 U9 pin 6___6.0-7.0__.34 U9 pin 7___12-14__12.84 D9 anode___4.3-4.6__0.0 D9 cathode_3.8-4.1__4.97 D10 anode___.02___0.0 D10 cathode_3.8-4.1__4.97 D11 anode___ .02___5.60 D11 cathode_4.0-4.6__5.01 D13 anode___0.6-0.7___0.0 D13 cathode_.02__5.61 difficult to put in tune mode suspect that's just my inabilities still receiver works fine. I can hear clicks in station rx when keyed. Thanks for your help de rc kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] Degen DE1102
What a super little receiver. I ordered one when I saw the reference on the list 4-5 days ago. Its already here and what a great little General coverage radio it is. Very glad I saw it come across 72/71 de rc ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] toroids-kt5x
Thanks Fred for this is a marvelous idea on toroid winding. It will also be of great assistance to someone like myself with limited dexterity in my left hand as it sounds like this method will work quite nicely. This will be filed away for future reference. Thanks. 72/71 de rc kc5wa --- Toroid winding. VERY easy. I took a small wooden dowel and sharpened it, not all the way, with a pencil sharpener making it into a cone but no sharp point. You could use a pencil and not sharpen it to a point. I cut a small groove the length of it. This I support vertically in a vise clamped to my desk. The toroid goes over the dowel. The wire is threaded down the groove. The dowel holds the toroid, allows one to easily pull the windings tight, in fact you can pull it too tight (too tight is when you break the toroid), pressing the toroid down on the dowel squeezes the windings tight against the toroid on the inside, too. Between putting on a winding, it is hands free, the dowel holds the toroid, wires tight, everything. It is very easy to manipulate the windings to make them machine-like evenly distributed around the core when the core is over the dowel. T ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] monday
I can hardly wait. My K1-2 (80/40) will be here Monday. I've built several smaller kits like the Rock mite etc. Nothing of this magnatude though. I ordered it Friday after Thanksgiving and it seems like I.ve been waiting forever for it to arrive. Meanwhile hoping to pick up building hints I've monitored this reflector. I've never used the side of a cardboard box but instead a 12 x 12 sheet of styrofoam from the craft store to hold the parts and DVM to check EVERY resistor and VARIABLE TONE TESTER to check capacitors before mounting them on the pcb. This looks like the place to be should I have QUESTIONS or need a good sharp kick in the motivator [g]. 72/71 de RC kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] THANKS
Thanks to everyone. Don (KD5NDB), Don (W3FPR) Bob (W7AVK), Mark (AD5SS); The styrofoam has been put in the trash (not recycle ) bin. I lot of good ideas have come my way this morning and I appreciate them all. When building an SW+30 SW+40 I learned about marking the schematic and or the parts placement diagram with color markers. This from Dave Benson K1SWL I must go slow as I do not have full use of my left hand from residual stroke damage. I do enjoy building and try to learn from every project I tackle. If you wish to look at my web page it is at http://www.kc5wa-rc.com. again thanks to all. rc kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
