Re: [Elecraft] W1 Watt Meter
Doug, Thank you. Please email me as I put in the ones that are too weak. The idea of the different colors is a nice touch, though, and while mine are dim, I can tell fairly well instantly if the remote tuner has finished its job. 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 #35; KX1 #35; K3 #1744; mini mods -Original Message- With Elecraft's assistance, I've tracked down Green and Yellow LEDs from the same series as the Red LED used in the W1 as well as an Amber / Orange from a different manufacturer - all available from Digi-Key. I'm planning to order these tomorrow and will advise on relative brightness once they are received / tested. I'll provide part numbers at that time. 73 Doug, VE3MV K3 #2432 - Original Message - A while back someone mentioned that they substituted different colored LED when they built the W1 watt meter, to make it easier to recognize the power ranges. Someone else mentioned that the substituted LED's might not be as bright as those supplied by Elecfraft (which are all red). Does anyone have any experience/observations with this? Thanks, Tom WB2QDG K2 1103 ___ 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] W1 Watt Meter
A while back someone mentioned that they substituted different colored LED when they built the W1 watt meter, to make it easier to recognize the power ranges. Someone else mentioned that the substituted LED's might not be as bright as those supplied by Elecfraft (which are all red). Does anyone have any experience/observations with this? Thanks, Tom WB2QDG K2 1103 ___ 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] W1 Watt Meter
With Elecraft's assistance, I've tracked down Green and Yellow LEDs from the same series as the Red LED used in the W1 as well as an Amber / Orange from a different manufacturer - all available from Digi-Key. I'm planning to order these tomorrow and will advise on relative brightness once they are received / tested. I'll provide part numbers at that time. 73 Doug, VE3MV K3 #2432 - Original Message - From: Tom McCulloch th...@att.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 10:07 PM Subject: [Elecraft] W1 Watt Meter A while back someone mentioned that they substituted different colored LED when they built the W1 watt meter, to make it easier to recognize the power ranges. Someone else mentioned that the substituted LED's might not be as bright as those supplied by Elecfraft (which are all red). Does anyone have any experience/observations with this? Thanks, Tom WB2QDG K2 1103 ___ 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 -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 5.9 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 1012 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message ___ 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] W1 Watt Meter
Maybe you could consult with Cy, The LED Guy, about identifying some better ones. I think the mod has merit, but I wouldn't know what exactly should be substituted. Cy shows up at most of the QRP gatherings around the country (he comes all the way from Maine), even Pacificon! I suspect he would have some good suggestions, and of course, he could probably sell you what you need. Dave W7AQK - Original Message - From: Bill Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Tom McCulloch' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 8:06 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] W1 Watt Meter I made the mod, and it is a nice touch except for one minor problem for me, the LED's are not as bright as the originals. 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 #35; KX1 #35; K3 #1744; mini mods -Original Message- Hi Tom ... One change I made to my W1 that helps a lot from a usability point-of-view is to replace some of the red LEDs in the SWR indicator with different colors. This is because the W1 is small and has even smaller lettering on the SWR scale. In my installation, and probably most others, it will be located 2 to 5 feet away from the operator and the SWR value will be difficult to read without getting right up close to the W1. Here's what I did: I used green LEDs in the 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 positions. Yellow LEDs in the 1.5 and 1.7 positions. An amber LED in the 2.0 position and left the red LEDs in the higher SWR positions. This way you can tell at a glance (and at a distance) the relative goodness of your SWR situation. Suitable replacement LEDs are readily and inexpensively available from Mouser, etc. Here are the Mouser PNs: Green 696-SSL-LX2573PGD Yellow 696-SSL-LX2573YD Amber 696-SSL-LX2573AD 73 ... Craig AC0DS ___ 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] W1 Watt Meter
I made the mod, and it is a nice touch except for one minor problem for me, the LED's are not as bright as the originals. 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 #35; KX1 #35; K3 #1744; mini mods -Original Message- Hi Tom ... One change I made to my W1 that helps a lot from a usability point-of-view is to replace some of the red LEDs in the SWR indicator with different colors. This is because the W1 is small and has even smaller lettering on the SWR scale. In my installation, and probably most others, it will be located 2 to 5 feet away from the operator and the SWR value will be difficult to read without getting right up close to the W1. Here's what I did: I used green LEDs in the 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 positions. Yellow LEDs in the 1.5 and 1.7 positions. An amber LED in the 2.0 position and left the red LEDs in the higher SWR positions. This way you can tell at a glance (and at a distance) the relative goodness of your SWR situation. Suitable replacement LEDs are readily and inexpensively available from Mouser, etc. Here are the Mouser PNs: Green 696-SSL-LX2573PGD Yellow 696-SSL-LX2573YD Amber 696-SSL-LX2573AD 73 ... Craig AC0DS ___ 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] W1 Watt Meter
Hi, I just ordered and received the W1 Wattmeter and the W1SERKT interface cable which I'll be using primarily wiyh my K2. Anything I should know before I begin? Any insights, or experiences you might provide would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Tom WB2QDG K2 #1103 ___ 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] W1 Watt Meter
Hi Tom ... One change I made to my W1 that helps a lot from a usability point-of-view is to replace some of the red LEDs in the SWR indicator with different colors. This is because the W1 is small and has even smaller lettering on the SWR scale. In my installation, and probably most others, it will be located 2 to 5 feet away from the operator and the SWR value will be difficult to read without getting right up close to the W1. Here's what I did: I used green LEDs in the 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 positions. Yellow LEDs in the 1.5 and 1.7 positions. An amber LED in the 2.0 position and left the red LEDs in the higher SWR positions. This way you can tell at a glance (and at a distance) the relative goodness of your SWR situation. Suitable replacement LEDs are readily and inexpensively available from Mouser, etc. Here are the Mouser PNs: Green 696-SSL-LX2573PGD Yellow 696-SSL-LX2573YD Amber 696-SSL-LX2573AD 73 ... Craig AC0DS ___ 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] W1 Watt Meter
Fabulous idea...thank you. I will get the Hakko fired up to desolder and replace. 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 #35; KX1 #35; K3 #1744; mini mods -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig D. Smith Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 9:21 AM To: 'Tom McCulloch'; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] W1 Watt Meter Hi Tom ... One change I made to my W1 that helps a lot from a usability point-of-view is to replace some of the red LEDs in the SWR indicator with different colors. This is because the W1 is small and has even smaller lettering on the SWR scale. In my installation, and probably most others, it will be located 2 to 5 feet away from the operator and the SWR value will be difficult to read without getting right up close to the W1. Here's what I did: I used green LEDs in the 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 positions. Yellow LEDs in the 1.5 and 1.7 positions. An amber LED in the 2.0 position and left the red LEDs in the higher SWR positions. This way you can tell at a glance (and at a distance) the relative goodness of your SWR situation. Suitable replacement LEDs are readily and inexpensively available from Mouser, etc. Here are the Mouser PNs: Green 696-SSL-LX2573PGD x's 3 Yellow 696-SSL-LX2573YD x's 2 Amber 696-SSL-LX2573AD x's 1 73 ... Craig AC0DS ___ 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
