Re: [Elecraft] K2 Headphone Recommendations
Jerry, I was at our local Big Lots and while looking around I noted they had a new series of headphones on displayunable to pass up a perceived bargain, I bought two pairs..one for my QRP station and one for my main stationthey are simply amazing. They are COBY CV-320 Digital Stereo Headphones with dual volume controls...and oh yes, they cost $5.99 each. 72 Tony, W4FOA PS: Usual disclaimers apply - Original Message - From: "nr5a" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Elecraft Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 2:53 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Headphone Recommendations Interesting subject as the old Radio Shack Communications headphones I've been using for a good many years gave out last night, now I'm in the market for new headphones too. LOL Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota - Original Message - From: "J F" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Elecraft Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 4:30 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Headphone Recommendations Hi Kevin, I use the "cheapie" portable player type earphones. These insert in your ear with a cross band over the top of your head (bud types are similiar, but find they pull out too easily). These phones are generally 16Ohms and only require about 50mW to drive them. I definitely suggest you look for low drive power, as it will give you more control with the volume pot. They generally run $9.95. The only thing I don't like about them is the short cords, usually only a meter long. Why not regular headphones? I find for digging weak signals out in a contest or on the low bands (on CW) these do the best job of the half dozen or so types I've tried. Now, does anyone know of any wireless headphones of the same style that are available on the market? ;o) Happy holidays! 73, Julius n2wn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] SKN
KW4A said..Gee, I hope this settles this thread. and so do I !!. 72 Tony, W4FOA Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2006 - Original Message - From: "Larry Walker (KW4A)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Elecraft List" Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 11:21 AM Subject: [Elecraft] SKN Just got off the phone with Kathy who was speaking for Dan Henderson, N1ND (Head of ARRL contest division) who is on vacation. I asked her what was the thinking of the organizers of SKN pertaining to what kind of keys are acceptable for use during SKN? Her answer was very definite in as much as "Any mechanical means of producing a CW signal is acceptable". The bug is every much a part of radio history as the "straight key" and is perfectly acceptable for use during SKN. You can quote the statement shown on the ARRL site as much as you wish but this is not a "Set of Rules" but more a philosophy of what the night is all about. The celebration of the "Good old days". Vintage equipment is being used more and more on that evening along with the mechanical keys used to generate cw signals from that era. All is encouraged and acceptable. The ONLY thing that is not acceptable is the electronic generation of the cw signal. eg: electronic keyers of any type, keyboards, etc. I have tried to represent the thinking of the officials organizing this event in as simple and straightforward method as possible. I am sure someone will read something into this that isn't there to promote their thinking that because the name of the event is Straight Key Night that it is the only device acceptable. NOT TRUE!!! Gee, I hope this settles this thread. Larry KW4A K2 ser# 811 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Is CW a Language? OT
Sandy, I agree with much of what you have said but I would ask "whom shall we blame"? Unfortunately, I think we, you and I, are to blame for the lack of skills and know how of many of the newcomers. I don't know how long you have been in ham radio, but it wasn't too many years ago when most of us were "in" ham radio because of an "elmer". Someone that introduced us to this wonderful hobby and nudged us along the way, encouraged us when we wanted to give up, and then tutored us as we got on the air. Even corrected us when we were not operating according to the standards of the day. Today it is too easy to buy a book off the shelf, spend a day studying it, spend 20 minutes taking an exam and wait 24 hours to receive your own callsign. The radio clubs are ever so eager to have new members that many really don't spend the time to insure that the new member will ever be more than a "dues paying member" and never realize there is more to ham radio than 2 meters. If there is a solution to the problem of poor operating habits by our newcomers, it will be for each of us to take them by the hand and teach them the correct procedures. BUT, please don't think for one minute that ALL of the bad operators are newcomers.not by any stretch of the imagination! My two cents worth.. Tony, W4FOA - Original Message - From: "Sandy W5TVW" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 9:44 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Is CW a Language? OT Operating "protocol" today is absolutely atrocious at times! A lot of the newer hams know nothing about really proper procedure and many are very short on manners! Biggest violation of all is when someone calls CQ, another station just answers "W1ABC W1ABC K". Who is he calling? I usually respond by sending: "QRZ? QRZ? DE W5TVW K". Often the other station will simply send "W1ABC W1ABC K" If the band is crowded, which it often is, this had NOT told me he is calling me! We have not yet established communication so the "DE W1ABC" or "W1ABC" IS NOT proper or polite procedure. Whether a station uses "OP", "NAME", "HANDLE" (or whatever) that is his preference, whatever turns his crank. Add to this the "Novice accent" heard STILL today "NNQ NNQ NNQ NNQ NNQ DE W1ABC W1ABC.." repeated several times. Then a 5 second pause for an answer, followed by the same long CQ call again! One chap on 40 a few nights ago repeated this for maybe 5-6 times. I couldn't stand it any longer and fired up the 1/2 Kw and called him. He acted as if I was never there. Either deaf or has his receiver somewhere besides his frequency. Are ham license classes teaching proper procedures anymore? I KNOW the FCC doesn't give a damn. Perhaps a cell phone ringing, or someone passing gas loudly, or talking loudly in an office or church or theatre isn't considered RUDE anymore, so why try to have any manners in the ham bands? Sorry for the diatribe, but seems like too many of the newbies are not paying attention or don't care. More attention needs to be payed to the ARRL operating manual or have they rewritten it to reflect the times? This 2 cents worth on "Rotten Radio" from this "Old Man". 73 to all, Sandy W5TVW - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 5:11 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Is CW a Language? OT | In a message dated 1/13/06 3:35:43 AM Eastern Standard Time, | [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: | | | > The use of CL, KN, BK, or the use of both AR and K at the end of the same | > transmission is nonsense. | | | I disagree in part. | | CL means "closing station, will not listen for any calls" Equivalent to the | military use of "AR". How the amateur and military uses of "AR" got so | different is a mystery to me. | | KN has a definite use in amateur radio if someone is rare DX. | | BK is different from K in that it is used in rapid-fire exchanges rather than | with full callsign exchanges. | | | I do agree about combining "AR" and "K". | | | > >But "BK" is used in rapid-fire exchanges | > >*without* the formal callsign exchange: | > >".FB MOJO OM BT IS UR RIG A K2 or K1? BK | > | > Once again...a simple K serves even better. There is no usage rule that | > states that K must only be used following a call sign. | | No, but it emphasizes the quick nature of the exchange. | | | | Couple of other points: | | Someone mentioned brevity. | | In my Novice days it was common to hear things like: | | "R R R TNX FER CALL BT UR SIGS RST 599 599 BT QTH IS WAYNE, PA WAYNE, PA BT | NAME IS JIM JIM" | | pounded out at 5-7 wpm. | | But the same thing can be sent as: | | "R R R TNX CL UR 599 599 IN WAYNE PA WAYNE PA OP JIM JIM" | | which still includes the repeats of the important stuff but is a bit | shorter | | ____ | On "run together" prosigns like AR and SK: | | I propose that since
Re: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ: DX & Pileups
Ed, Good thoughts and well stated. One critically important thought I believe you might have overlooked. That is simply this: The DX Station Is In Control of the pileup (or should be). If he or she says "QRZ W7Y??" and comes back to KP4XYZ, he has just created a problem. The new breed of good DX operators stick by their directions. They also send their call frequently (preferably after each QSO) and every so often send their name, qth and qsl info and also tell if they are QSX'ing up or down. Following these ideas elminates the need for the ever present LID to get on the DX frequency and ask "Call?" "QSL info?" etc. Of course the Lids are like the "Force"...they will always be with us. DXing from "the other side" is great fun. 72/73 and hope to "beat" you in the DX pileups Tony, W4FOA ex EL2AD, 7Q7AA, PY1ZBA, etc. - Original Message - From: "Edward R. Breneiser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'N3EPA'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: ; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 9:57 AM Subject: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ: DX & Pileups Hello all, I guess I'll give my two cents worth concerning DX and pileups. I've operated as WA3WSJ/KP4, WA3WSJ/C6A, V26ED and VP5ED. I used the WA3WSJ/C6A call around twelve times. Almost all of these Dxpeditions were for CW contests such as CQWWCW. When I operated as VP5ED, I had over 1200 QS in 48 hours using my K2 at 5w (s/n 321). Here is what a DX operator is listening for: Any SEMI-CLEAR SPOT! When you call cq as a needed dx station, the fun starts after you are called out on a few reflectors. All the Dx operator hears is a buzzing sound in his headset. He tries to pull something from this hornets nest by: 1. Reducing the RF Gain on the rig to work the big boys and get them off the pile first. If you hear him working the strong ones - wait. 2. I moved my RIT control around some. I liked to listen below my sending frequency as most listen above. I must admit that I sometimes was listening 1-2kz away from my sending frequency. 3. The most important thing to do is LISTEN! 4. If the Dx station stops sending, don't keep sending your call. Sometimes we go to the bathroom, get a drink etc. 5. If the DX operator is listening say 1kz away, PLEASE DON"T SEND ON HIS TX FREQUENCY! This happens all the time when a newbie to the pile DOESN'T LISTEN. All it does is slow down his rate. 6. If you don't hear the DX station, wait a minute or two then look for him somewhere close by. I have had to move away from a huge pile because I no longer had control of it using 5w. Don't worry the pile will find him VERY quickly. These are just a few of the tricks of a DX Operator. I could write a book on my experiences of operating as DX. I always had a fun time and got to see new countries and meet new people. If you never have operated as DX - what are you waiting for! I can't tell you how many hams have said to me, " I'm gonna to that some day." Well folks some day never came because they died before getting the opportunity to do it! Don't let this happen to YOU. Well, that's my two cents. 72, Ed, WA3WSJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Rubber Knob for K2
I agree Jim, the finger dimples are neat. Also a neat addition to the K2 is the Elecraft/Bencher Hex paddle...what a great feel! 72 Tony, W4FOA - Original Message - From: "Jim Sheldon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Elecraft Reflector'" Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 10:45 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Rubber Knob for K2 Yeah, but that looks tacky hi hi. The K2 is more elegant than that. Buy yourself one of those "finger dimples". It looks good on the knob, and once you get used to it, makes speed-tuning a snap. W0EB K2 #4338 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Nielsen Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 9:39 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Rubber Knob for K2 Or as some have done, put a thick rubber band from the produce department of your local supermarket (as used on broccoli or asparagus) over the stock knob. 73, Bob N7XY On Wed, Mar 02, 2005 at 08:10:02AM -0500, W3FPR - Don Wilhelm wrote: > Dave, > > If you are referring to the Yaesu FT-900 knob, you can find details on > my website www.qsl.net/w3fpr. The smaller F-100 knob (with finger > depression) is preferred by some folks, but the FT-900 knob is heavier > and my preference. I have also seen the Yaesu rubber tire for the > FT-900 knob installed over the stock K2 knob - it takes a small amount > of stretching, but it works FB if you just want to get rid on the > sharp outer edge of the stock knob. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > > -Original Message- > > > > I would like information on obtaining the knob I have > > seen on some > > K2's. It apprears to be heavy plastic with a rubber > > outter edge. Anyone > > having information such as part number and source > > please let me know . > > > > Thanks in advance, > > > > Dave K4SV... > > ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] list
Thanks to K3WWP's webpage, here are at least some of the most popular QRP frequencies: http://home.alltel.net/johnshan/qrp_ss_freqs.html 72 Tony, W4FOA K2# 2213 - Original Message - From: "earl baillley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 2:38 PM Subject: [Elecraft] list Is there a published list of qrp CW freeks for the various bands. If a window would appeciate that too.Not into contests, just love o chat. 73 Earl W7TK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft/Bencher Hex Paddle Dust Cover Update
Greetings Elecraft Gang, A few weeks ago discussions were held on this reflector regarding the search for a dust cover for the Elecraft/Bencher Hex Paddle. Today I received a custom made dust cover for my paddle. I am pleased with the cover, the workmanship and the cost. I'm not sure if I am permitted to post the URL/info on this reflector or not. To be on the safe side, I will be happy to reply to direct requests for the info and if deemed appropriate I will be happy to post on the reflector. Regards, Tony, W4FOA PS: The more I use the paddle, the more I like it! (Usual Disclaimers) ___ 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] NEW Dust Cover -Elecraft/Bencher Hex Key Paddle (Source)
Subject: NEW Dust Cover -Elecraft/Bencher Hex Key Paddle (Source) Good Morning All, Since my original post yesterday concerning a source for the new Bencher/Elecraft Hex Key, I have had many private emails requesting the info. And at the recommendation of the administrator, I am posting the URL of the maker of this great addition to the Hex key. Please note that I have no affiliation or interest in this source. I asked him if he could make a cover for my Hex key, we exchanged a few FAX's with the dimensions and yesterday my cover arrived. I am very pleased with the cover, the workmanship and the cost. Since I seem to be having no luck in posting the URL (messages are rejected and I'm guessing that is the reason. The Url is as follows less the http www thingy. Try manually inserting this before the below info: ayustar.net/cwkeysdustcovers/cover%20picture.htm If this doesn't work, I give up, hi. If you scroll down the page, you will see the actual cover he made for me. Good luck and 72 Tony, W4FOA ___ 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] Needing a little help/suggestion/reminder NO TX POWER
Morning Gang, My K2 has been sitting idle for several weeks. Fired it up this morning and all seemed just fine except that I note there is no LED power indication on the meter. All else seems to be just fine and dandy. The power level control shows the varying power level as I increase or decrease itjust no power output apparently. No sign of a transmitted signal on a secondary receiver. The K2 receiver works just fine. I'm thinking I may have inadvertantly pushed a buttom that shouldn't have been pushed? Appreciate some guidance herethanks in advance and since I've probably done something stupid, please forgive me, hi. 72 Tony, W4FOA K2 #2213 Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny. - Frank Outlaw ___ 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] Needing a little help/suggestion((Problem Fixed))
Gus, I was getting a "flashing C"after I turned the power off completely and turned the K2 on again, it cleared up the problem. I guess I inadvertantly must have pressed the engaged the VOX button...thanks for the tip. Kind Regards, Tony, W4FOA - Original Message - From: "Augie Hansen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2007 10:35 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Needing a little help/suggestion/reminder NO TX POWER Tony Martin W4FOA wrote: ... My K2 has been sitting idle for several weeks. Fired it up this morning and all seemed just fine except that I note there is no LED power indication on the meter. All else seems to be just fine and dandy. The power level control shows the varying power level as I increase or decrease itjust no power output apparently. No sign of a transmitted signal on a secondary receiver. The K2 receiver works just fine. I'm thinking I may have inadvertantly pushed a buttom that shouldn't have been pushed? Appreciate some guidance herethanks in advance and since I've probably done something stupid, please forgive me, hi. Is it possible you are in Test Mode? Try holding the VOX button until you see the mode display (TEST or OPER). Also a flashing C on the display indicates TEST vs a solid C to indicate OPER mode when in CW mode. Gus Hansen, KB0YH ___ 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 -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.19/953 - Release Date: 8/14/2007 5:19 PM ___ 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] Bencher/Elecraft Hex Paddle Dust Cover
Hi Gang, I am SOOO pleased with my Bencher/Elecraft Hex paddle that I want to make sure it stays clean and pretty until I become a SK. Does anyone know of a source for a Paddle Dust Cover (plexiglass) for this jewel? I have been given a couple of references (one WB3EVL and a WP4). One source says EVL is no longer in business (an email has been sent to him) and the WP4 doesn't appear to be a satisfactory option per reviews of his work and reliability. Appreciate any tips. If you are in the market for a great paddle, check this one out. 72 Tony, W4FOA Chickamauga, GA K2 #2213 (Usual disclaimers apply) ___ 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
