Re: [Elecraft] OT--A Suggestion About Printers
Most of us get a little hot under the collar when you we learn the truth about inkjet printers. The time I researched it, inkjet ink costs about $3000-$5000 a gallon at the retail prices. The printer manufacturers have used the "Gillette" model for several years now. Not only do they charge outrageous ink prices, they also make sure they get their money by embedding page counters in their printers or ink cartridges. Usually this takes the form of an embedded chip. You may have 30% more ink when you get the out of ink warning. Inkjets are the most expensive type of printing you can do. The “Gillette model” assures them a steady revenue stream for as long as you own the printer. __ 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] Macro control of AH-4 remote tuner (and otherprojects).
Funny, I guess many of us have had a remote waterproof balanced/unbalenced tuner on our wish list. Currently, I use a AH-4 and tune it with a Icom radio on the desk and then manually switch the coax to all Elecraft gear, K1, KX1, K2 and K3. I use the Icom rig as a remote tuner activator for Elecraft rigs. Lets start our pre orders now :) 73, Bill AK5X -Original Message- From: Craig D. Smith To: 'juergen piezo' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thu, Oct 29, 2009 7:03 am Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Macro control of AH-4 remote tuner (and otherprojects). <> It would be great if Elecraft could produce a wide range auto antenna uner that would <> work with a K3. It would even be better if it was a true alanced > tuner. A waterproof reliable coupler from Elecraft I am sure would be a ig hit. YES indeed! I'm currently using a remote CG-3000 on my multiband vertical, ut would MUCH rather have an Elecraft tuner that interfaced with the K3. I ove the internal Elecraft tuners and believe it is time for them to start hinking "outside the box" ;>) 73 Craig AC0DS __ lecraft mailing list ome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft elp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm ost: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net lease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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] how to bypass atu?
As usual Don has provided the correct direct answer to your question. However, I'm wondering if it would not be desirable to keep the tuner in the path to the amplifier. I believe it will assure a measure of additional filtering for spur suppression and match the amplifier input exactly. Just a thought. I don't think there is a down side to keeping the tuner in the circuit. Bill AK5X ___ 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] K1-2040
Strange, I am at the same point (SN 2033) and have the same question. The outline on the circuit board for C13 and C20 does not have a flat side I can see. Any one have the top cover of the K1 off ? Bill AK5X ___ 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] K1-2040
Eric, Appendix F, great I see it now...don't know why I didn't think of that. Thanks, 72/73, Bill AK5X ___ 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 # 69 has arrived in Dallas
Ordered 4/29/07 @1142 PST Shipped by ground UPS Monday November 12th. K3/100 with two filters 500, 250, Hz XYL has dinner plans for us tonight...but I will be busy Thamksgiving Day !! Bill AK5X KX1sn 1023 K1 sn. 2033 K2/100 sn 4637 K3/100 sn. 69 ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 CW CQ-WW impressions
In response to requests for K3 owners to post their impressions: It is summed up in word word, WOW!!! It's all about the reciever. I have three filters, the standard 5 pole 2.7, the 5 pole 500HZ and the 8 pole 250HZ. You can manually select the filters or just turn the width control. These filters along with the ability to "shift" seems to really work well with crowded band conditions like in this contest. Frankly, there were many pile-ups that my 5W just won't bust but I could sure hear well. There were many JA's just at the noise level but solid. I only managed one JA QSO.I like the built in audio equilizer. I have adjusted the RX audio to compensate for hearing loss at certain high frequencies I attribute to working on radios in B-52's in my youth.;-) Ever hear of a HF radio called an ARC-65, UHF ARC-34? I have not uploaded V1.42 of the firmware yet as I like the NR and it is disabled in this new release. The NR seems to work well in V1.41. Speaking of firmware and downloads, I have Vista, Mac 10.5 (Leopard) and Windows 2000. The down loader works very well on the 2000 with a real serial port. I gave up on the USB adapter and Vista after an hour of Vistaville. On the 2000 it took five minutes from download too upgrade. The release shipped in my radio was 1.31 on November 12. So firmware releases come about one a day including the long weekend :). On Friday 1.41 was the latest release. On the transmit side, the QSK works very well correcting a minor glitch I never liked with the K2. The frequency memory features allow easy storing and retrieving of frequencies (for those pile ups you just can't bust but may want to return to). The CW memory is easy to set and responsive. It may be me but I think built in keyer may eat a first dit occasionally. I switched to an external keyer more to my liking and taste. The transmit display tells everything I want to know, SWR, PWR and transmit and received frequency. I really like the display and VFO readout operating with split frequency is a snap. I really like the ease of use. I have used the CW auto tune feature and really like that on CW.The CWT feature gives a visual reference on his beat note compared to what you have set. Very handy in contests when the called station has his front end locked down to a few HZ and has filter skirts like El Capatian. K3# 69 has been working CQ-WW with 5W and a very modest Mini-33 on a roof top tower @35'. Q's on 20, 15 and 10. My wire on 40 is down at the moment. Search and pounce QSO's so far: V26K XE1ZW HC2SL KH6/K1YR PJ2/GI0RTN VP5/K7WA PZ5X HC2SL CT/OH1NOA HK0/W0OR KH6LC PP5/AI6V KH6/N6GQ J75W VP9/OH1VR XE2WWW C6AGY HC8N HI3A VP5W D4C ZF1A KH6MB H7/K9NW KH7Y VV7NT JA6SHL KL7AC (FREQUENT CONTRIBUTOR TO THIS REFLECTOR) Thanks for the Q Andre VX5A (ZONE 35) AH7C KH6LC 73, Bill AK5X KX1 # 1023 K1 # 2033 K2/100 # 4637 K3/100 # 69 ** Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) ___ 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 - American hamming in UK
That warning includes a pint at your run of the mill pub @3.50 pounds, over 7.00USD. Bring your own ;-)) I was in the Manchester area and Peaks district three weeks ago. Sorry, no time for ham radio. I did enjoy country side and even a few high priced pints. Be warned if yiou fly in country that there is a one carry on limit 73, Bill AK5X K3 #69 In a message dated 11/30/07 5:19:23 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Buying anything here is going to cost about twice what it would in the > States. Everything here is going to seem expensive to you because of > the weak dollar, so my advice would be to bring everything with you. > > For the antenna, these end-fed dipoles > http://www.parelectronics.com/end_fedz.htm look to me to have an > advantage in ease of deployment at temporary locations than the > regular centre fed sort. > -- > Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? > G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com > ** Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) ___ 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 Low pitch CW-- how low does it go?
The pitch is now available down to 300HZ in 50 HZ increments (and up to 1000HZ). For my taste, I like 500HZ, 400HZ makes the internal speaker buzz, 350 and below clears that up. I guess 400HZ makes those little insulating washers dance :0 or perhaps I took the warning too serious and should of tightened the nuts another quarter turn. There is a warning not to bend the speaker frame when assembling the internal speaker. The external speaker I use doesn't mind 400HZ. I have the latest firmware loads. Eric/Wayne would need to respond to futures. Bill AK5X K3 #69 ** Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) ___ 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] Using the P3 jumpy when tuning
Bob, I see the same thing with K3 #69 and P3 #817. I assumed it was normal but am interested in what others are experiencing too. Bill AK5X -Original Message- From: Robert Redmon To: Elecraft Sent: Tue, Dec 28, 2010 7:33 am Subject: [Elecraft] Using the P3 jumpy when tuning When I tune the K3, the P3 display is jerky and jumpy. Is this normal? s there a parameter that affects this? 73, Bob K5SM _ lecraft mailing list ome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft elp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm ost: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net lease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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] KPA500- are you ready for your close-up?
I think now I would be a good time repost a link to some photographs I took at HamCom 2010 where Eric had "their new baby" on display. You have viewed the photograph almost 900 times so there is some interest :) The production model may not resemble this display, but I bet it will be close. I have visualized the KPA500 beside my K3, P3 and have begun the decision process on what must go to make room. The ICom rig is looking vulnerable. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ak5x/4691125211/ 51 years of Ham Radio: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ak5x/sets/72157612687555968/ The rest of the HamCom 2010 including more Elecraft pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ak5x/sets/72157624253942974/ Hamcom 2011, where the ARRL National Convention will be held this year: http://www.hamcom.org/catalog/ 73, Bill AK5X __ 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] Operating the KX1 in the Snow
Paul was a true 599 in Dallas and the KX1 sounded great...really nice CW note and keying. This end was a K2 SN 4637 and a MINI-33 @ 35'.. Thanks for the PM contact Paul. Bill AK5X Dallas -- - i was just out doing an FYBO (Freeze Your Boots Off) shake down run in the snow. i put my KX1 in an 8" x 7" thin plastic bag. i cut a hole in the side for the paddle. It works well, it is a little hard to tune the big frequency knob but it kept it very dry. Just worked w5kdj, ak5x, kd7bvn pedestrian mobile with a 10 foot whip. VE3WMB has his KX1 out today, operating pedestrian mobile, i just worked him on 14060 at 1948Z ___ 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
