RE: [Elecraft] Re: Adventurous QRPers needed
I must be REALLY lazy then. If I have to go 100 miles, I'm taking my Toyota! :-) Wes W1LIC From: Dan Barker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Re: Adventurous QRPers needed Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 17:39:03 -0400 Well, I must be lazy then. If I have to go 100 miles, I'm taking my bicycle; I'm not going to run. And I'm not going to rush it either. I'll take at least 5 hours to do it, usually a bit more. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Fred Jensen Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 5:29 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: Adventurous QRPers needed For the record, local hams have been supporting the Western States Endurance Run (the very first 100 miler) with communications for many years. Starts in Squaw Valley CA (~6,000) feet, climbs over the summit at 9,000', and finishes at the stadium at Placer High School in Auburn at 1,200'. ~18,000 feet total climb, 22,000 feet total descent, along the historic Western States Trail that once linked Salt Lake City and Sacramento. Lowest point is the crossing over the American River at No Hands Bridge at about 650'. Hams staff 20 some checkpoints and aid stations in some of the most rugged terrain in the US, using a collection of linked and stand-alone UHF and VHF repeater systems, cross-band repeaters, and simplex channels, including radio-equipped mounted patrols that sweep the trail to make sure everyone is accounted for. It usually fields about 100-120 hams and an equal number of unlicensed family members to cover all the needs. Scott Jurek has been the top male finisher in the last 6 or so events, crossing the finish line in around 16 or so hours elapsed time. www.ws100.com A month or so later, the same hams staff many of the same checkpoints and the NCS to support the 100 mile Tevis Cup Endurance Ride. I've been doing both events for many years. Laziness is not one of the qualities I've ever seen in any of the communications troops. 73, Fred K6DGW Auburn CA CM98lw John Harper wrote: It has come to my attention that Ultra Marathons have difficulty getting support from ham radio. Most of this reason is laziness. ___ 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 _ On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on how to get there! http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=Retirement ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K1 Problem
My new 4-band K1 #2183 has been finished and on the air just over a week now and has been working fine. Late yesterday when I switched to 20 meters it was dead on that band. The other 3 bands are working normally. I am going to have to do some troubleshooting when I get home from work today. Any hints will be greatly appreciated. 72/73, Wes W1LIC _ Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ ___ 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 K1 on the air
I have just finished construction of K1 #2183 and put it on the air for the first time. My first QSO was with IZ7ENJ on 20 meters using a G5RV. I got a 559 report from him. Quite a thrill to have the first contact with the K1! I've just got to become more familiar and comfortable with the menus now. A special thanks to Jim K4ZM who helped me focus and find a couple of mistakes I made. I also got some very helpful advice from Elecraft on a couple small issues. I lost one small part and Elecraft was quick to get it in the mail to me. Overall, I enjoyed the construction. Quite different from the Heathkit Twoer I built back in 1967! I am on 40, 30, 20, and 15 right now and will be hoping to make many contacts in the days ahead. I also plan to order another filter board for the K1 so that I can work 80 and 17 meters as well. 73/72 Wes W1LIC Bangor, Maine _ Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ ___ 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 assembly question
I'm building my new 4-band K1, I have completed the first section of the RF board assembly, and am at the VFO alignment. However, the frequency is not changing when the VFO knob is rotated. The troubleshooting guide suggests possibly the varactor diodes have been installed backwards, but I don't believe that is the case. The flat side of the varactors is towards the front which is what the diagram shows. I have checked the pot itself with an ohmmeter and it seems to be working ok. I would appreciate any suggestions. 73, Wes W1LIC _ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 ___ 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 member intro
Greetings, I just signed up for the mailing lists because this weekend I ordered a new 4-band K1 kit with the ATU, noise blanker, and backlight. It seems like the Elecraft rigs really have some great reviews and most owners are very happy with them. I have been inactive in recent years but lately have been really missing CW, something I always enjoyed. I have decided to focus on QRP CW as I get back into ham radio. I've been licensed since 1967 and am 55 years old. My call belonged to my late father for 58 years until he became a silent key in 1996. I'll look forward to making many contacts with my new K1 starting in a few weeks. 73, Wes Linscott - W1LIC Bangor, Maine _ On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on how to get there! http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=Retirement Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/elecraft/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
