[Elecraft] Test Message...

2005-04-05 Thread Denny Bowman
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[Elecraft] Re: 'Threat' to 30m

2005-04-05 Thread Dave Sergeant
On 5 Apr 2005 at 4:01, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > While nothing has been formally proposed yet and the details being > discussed have changed a bit over the past year or so, the current > thinking of the ARRL board is that the 3 kHz bandwidth would be > permitted not over the whole 30 meter band b

[Elecraft] Re: DX Chaser Award

2005-04-05 Thread Dave Sergeant
On 5 Apr 2005 at 4:01, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > It is my privilege to announce that there are two (not one!) new > members in the ranks of those who have earned the new Elecraft DX > Chaser Award. Kudos to George Davis G3ICO for earning certificate # > 002; and to Gary Bartlett VE1RGB for earni

[Elecraft] Oh No... My KX1 is to young to smoke...

2005-04-05 Thread Denny Bowman
Hi to all Elecraft reflector readers….. I have been monitoring this particular reflector for about 3 years now and this will be my first posting to it…… Elecraft Gary (AB7MY) recommended I tell my story so those of you that own KX1’s (particularly) or other Elecraft rigs can learn by my recent expe

[Elecraft] del.icio.us elecraft K2 tags

2005-04-05 Thread Mike Walkington
All, For what its worth, I have started adding some Elecraft K2 user web pages to del.icio.us using elecraft and K2 as the tags. If everyone that has an elecraft centric web page does this using applicable tags selected from the likes of: elecraft, K2, K1, T1 etc then we will all be able to very

[Elecraft] Correction to Previously Stated KNB2 Un-Module Header Resistor Value

2005-04-05 Thread Gary Hvizdak
Hi Sverre, Regarding the resistor between pins J12-5 and J12-6 on the KNB2 Un-Module header, the correct value to use here is 560 ohms rather than 470 ohms as described elsewhere. This is due to this resistor being in parallel with the replacement 2.7 k ohm RF88 supplied with the KNB2. I

[Elecraft] New K2

2005-04-05 Thread Yves Dussault
Hi friends! I feel like a woman who knows that she will soon be pregnant! I just ordered a K2! Yves Dussault-VE2ATD Laval, Québec. 450 661-0768 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list.

[Elecraft] next up: advice about what girl to marry!

2005-04-05 Thread Steve Jackson
> But, what is the best key to start with - > straight, iambic, > non-iambic? or > what. So many choices and I need advice. I echo what Don said and might chime in with a few other comments ... I hear SOOO many absolutely dreadful fists these days, most with new 2x3 calls - but not all!! ... I am

[Elecraft] K2 and MS-4 speaker

2005-04-05 Thread K8bvj
I just hooked a Drake MS-4 speaker to my K2 and boy does this thing sound nice. Sounds like a big rig, for sure hi. Worked a VK on 40 this morning. Of course my K2 has the 100 amp hi. Jack ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] del.icio.us elecraft K2 tags

2005-04-05 Thread Thom R. Lacosta
On Tue, 5 Apr 2005, Mike Walkington wrote: All, For what its worth, I have started adding some Elecraft K2 user web pages to del.icio.us using elecraft and K2 as the tags. If everyone that has an elecraft centric web page does this using applicable tags selected from the likes of: elecraft, K2

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and MS-4 speaker

2005-04-05 Thread Thom R. Lacosta
On Tue, 5 Apr 2005 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just hooked a Drake MS-4 speaker to my K2 and boy does this thing sound nice. Sounds like a big rig, for sure hi. May be the result of the Drake and Elecraft mojo's working in tandem. 73,Thom-k3hrn www.zerobeat.net Home of QRP Web Ring, Drakeli

RE: [Elecraft] next up: advice about what girl to marry!

2005-04-05 Thread N2TK, Tony
I would like to add my 2 cents on the subject. Having the opportunity to being on the other end of the pileup periodically, it sometimes drives me crazy trying to pull out a call because the CW is almost undecipherable. It sure seems like the sender is using a straight key and hasn't mastered the c

[Elecraft] Oops - email instead of post

2005-04-05 Thread Mike Markowski
I just meant to send a post but think I sent it as email to someone on the list (regarding the K2 Manual). For some reason this list defaults to direct email when replying, and I've made this mistake a couple times. To whoever I mistakenly emailed, could you send me my note if you haven't deleted

[Elecraft] K2 mic hole plugs FOUND!

2005-04-05 Thread Lloyd Lachow
Thanks to Scott, N0AR, I've found a great-looking plug for that unsightly 3/4" hole on the lower left of my K2's front panel. It's manufactured by Heyco, and it's #2683. It's molded nylon, with a matte surface, and sits flat, as well as very securely. They're available from Cable Components, Inc.,

Re: [Elecraft] K2 mic hole plugs FOUND!

2005-04-05 Thread Thom R. Lacosta
On Tue, 5 Apr 2005, Lloyd Lachow wrote: http://www.cablecomponentsinc.com/ and the minimum order is $10 - for $10.70, you could get 100. Maybe the Wizards of Aptos could keep some on hand for oddballs like me...??? Be a sportorder a hundred and make them available to other owners who need

RE: [Elecraft] K2 mic hole plugs FOUND!

2005-04-05 Thread Roger Stein
"Thanks to Scott, N0AR, I've found a great-looking plug for that unsightly 3/4" hole on the lower left of my K2's front panel." Lloyd, I found the same plug at our local (small town, one stoplight!) hardware store in the fastener section...the area with all those drawers and bins to look through!

Re: [Elecraft] K2 mic hole plugs FOUND!

2005-04-05 Thread wayne burdick
Lloyd, I'm mostly a CW guy myself, and can understand why someone might not want the mic jack. But this is only the second request for a mic-jack hole cover I've heard in the five years the K2 has been around, so I don't think we'll be stocking them. I would suggest as an alternative to [sym

Re: [Elecraft] K2 mic hole plugs FOUND!

2005-04-05 Thread AD5MA
You can also check electronic part distributors such as Mouser Electronics: www.mouser.com There is no minimum order required. I am not familiar with the K2 mic hole but if it's a round hole, maybe something like Mouser part number 561-75BG11 or 561-M2683 will work. Al. - Original Message -

Re:[2] [Elecraft] K2 mic hole plugs FOUND!

2005-04-05 Thread Ron McDowell - W5RCM / ZS1MCD
Mouser's part number: 561-M2683 Heyco's part number: 2683 Probably the same part. :-) -- 72, Ron McDowell - W5RCM / ZS1MCD w5rcm at volente dot us Austin TX / Hermanus ZA On 5 Apr 2005 11:05:44 -0500, [AD5MA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] wrote: You can also check electronic part distributors such as Mou

[Elecraft] T1 Mod

2005-04-05 Thread DYARNES
I got one of the first T1's that went out the door at Elecraft, but that meant I also had to do the mod that was deemed necessary so early on. As it turned out, the hardest part was getting the glued together toroids unstuck from my fingers! I know, smooth move dummy! It only took a minut

[Elecraft] Continuing Availability of the SMD LED CW Tuning Indicator

2005-04-05 Thread Tom Hammond
Hi Folks: I've received a BUNCH of inquiries from folks who (for one reason or the other) missed out on the LED CW (Zero Beat) Tuning Indicator feeding frenzy which took place back in Nov-Dec '04 and Jan '05... Over 360 kits were sent out...!!! While I no longer have KITS available, I do sti

RE: [Elecraft] next up: advice about what girl to marry!

2005-04-05 Thread EricJ
Steve, I started with a straight key. In 1957, I think MOST hams used straight keys. Most emerging novices couldn't afford more than a surplus J-38 and there were only a few bugs available. Electronic keyers didn't clean up CW. The percentage of bad fists on the air then with straight keys was abou

Re: [Elecraft] next up: advice about what girl to marry!

2005-04-05 Thread Mark Bayern
On Apr 5, 2005 11:56 AM, EricJ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > There is a nameless ham on one of the several cw nets I am on > who has NEVER sent my call properly. His only consistency is a self standing > dah followed by a string of 7 dits for the 6 in my call. Maybe he's sending six dits for t

RE: [Elecraft] Re: 'Threat' to 30m

2005-04-05 Thread EricJ
Yes, I agree. I think the proposed proposal (?) with its implicit QRO, high bandwidth unattended transmissions is clearly against the QRP, narrow bandwidth (cw, psk31, etc.) trend on the crowded HF frequencies. Unattended pactor stations on 20 are like big yellow Hummers in a crowded parking lot.

Re: [Elecraft] next up: advice about what girl to marry!

2005-04-05 Thread David A.Belsley
Wonder what he'd do to my call? Mark AD5SS That's simple, Mark: A6(error)H5, will probably do the trick. best wishes, dave belsley, w1euy ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list.

Re: [Elecraft] Continuing Availability of the SMD LED CW Tuning Indicator

2005-04-05 Thread Sylvan Archer
All, I have a KX1 version (cut board) that is excess to my needs. No longer have a KX1. Think I paid $17 would take $17 to ship domestic. Reply direct. mike/w1mt --- Tom Hammond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > While I no longer have KITS available, I do still > have a nice supply of PC > b

RE: [Elecraft] next up: advice about what girl to marry!

2005-04-05 Thread EricJ
THAT would be SCARY! Eric KE6US -Original Message- From: Mark Bayern [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 10:09 AM To: EricJ Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] next up: advice about what girl to marry! On Apr 5, 2005 11:56 AM, EricJ <[EMAIL PROTECT

RE: [Elecraft] next up: advice about what girl to marry!

2005-04-05 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Eric, KE6US, wrote: My main advice to anyone is to SLOW DOWN. Most of the bad fists with keyers are because the dots are cranked up to 35 wpm and they are still struggling to copy 15. There is a nameless ham on one of the several cw nets I am on who has NEVER sent my call properly. His only consis

RE: [Elecraft] next up: advice about what girl to marry!

2005-04-05 Thread Thom R. Lacosta
On Tue, 5 Apr 2005, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: One of the best tests I've ever used to see for myself whether I'm happy with my CW is to record some stuff I sent and then play it back several days later. I usually do that with a large piece of humble pie at the ready. We used to train sales/cus

[Elecraft] K2 xtal filters: pitch changes from one to next

2005-04-05 Thread Andrew Moore
When I use the K2's XFIL button to change the filter bandwidth, the pitch of the received signal changes slightly (+/- 10 kHz) from one to the next. What's the explanation? Thanks, --Andrew ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Y

Re: [Elecraft] K2 xtal filters: pitch changes from one to next

2005-04-05 Thread John D'Ausilio
In a word ... D/A resolution de John/W1RT On Apr 5, 2005 3:19 PM, Andrew Moore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > When I use the K2's XFIL button to change the filter bandwidth, the > pitch of the received signal changes slightly (+/- 10 kHz) from one to > the next. What's the explanation? > > Thanks

[Elecraft] Regulation by bandwidth

2005-04-05 Thread Fred Jensen
"Things Elecraft" tend to overlap "Things QRP," so this may be an OK subject for this reflector, at least for a bit, since the proposal at the ARRL could have an impact (maybe large) on low power operations. Then again, Eric's view on this may differ. I believe the current thread on "threat to 30

Re: [Elecraft] Continuing Availability of the SMD LED CW Tuning Indicator

2005-04-05 Thread Tom Hammond
I might add that the "KX1 version" is IDENTICAL to the other version, just that the top edge of the PC board has been trimmed more closely to allow it to fit more easily into the KX1 case... it can just as easily fit (and work) in a K2, K1, or other radio. 73, Tom N0SS At 12:23 PM 4/5/05,

RE: [Elecraft] K2 xtal filters: pitch changes from one to next

2005-04-05 Thread W3FPR - Don Wilhelm
Andrew, The K2 firmware attempts to maintain the pitch of a tuned signal, but is limited to an accuracy of about 10 Hz due to the resolution of the D-A conversions in the K2. 73, Don W3FPR > -Original Message- > > When I use the K2's XFIL button to change the filter bandwidth, the > pitc

Re: [Elecraft] Continuing Availability of the SMD LED CW Tuning Indicator

2005-04-05 Thread BPCI
In a message dated 4/5/05 17:57:03 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've received a BUNCH of inquiries from folks who (for one reason or the other) missed out on the LED CW (Zero Beat) Tuning Indicator feeding frenzy which took place back in Nov-Dec '04 and Jan '05.. This b

[Elecraft] KX-1 Needs new home

2005-04-05 Thread John {N5BSD}
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 I have KX-1 #730 With KXAT1 which needs a new home Time to move on to the next project I think and Finding this little guy a new home will Help fund the next project. Reply off list if interested please. 73 - --- J

RE: [Elecraft] K2 xtal filters: pitch changes from one to next

2005-04-05 Thread EricJ
I wouldn't mind a few more words explaining that as it applies to the K2. Eric KE6US -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John D'Ausilio Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 12:27 PM To: Andrew Moore Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraf

Re: [Elecraft] K2 xtal filters: pitch changes from one to next

2005-04-05 Thread Vic Rosenthal
W3FPR - Don Wilhelm wrote: The K2 firmware attempts to maintain the pitch of a tuned signal, but is limited to an accuracy of about 10 Hz due to the resolution of the D-A conversions in the K2. Forgive me if you've seen this before, but it IS possible to align the K2 so that there is no pitch

RE: [Elecraft] K2 xtal filters: pitch changes from one to next

2005-04-05 Thread W3FPR - Don Wilhelm
Eric, The best explaination I know of can be found on the Elecraft website in the Builder Resources section - 'A Detailed Example of the mechanics behind CAL FIL' - or for a direct link http://www.elecraft.com/Apps/new_fil_docs/CAL_FIL_mechanics.htm. 73, Don W3FPR > -Original Message- >

Re: [Elecraft] Regulation by bandwidth

2005-04-05 Thread R. Kevin Stover
Fred Jensen wrote: "Things Elecraft" tend to overlap "Things QRP," so this may be an OK subject for this reflector, at least for a bit, since the proposal at the ARRL could have an impact (maybe large) on low power operations. Then again, Eric's view on this may differ. I believe the current t

[Elecraft] K2 Loss of Audio

2005-04-05 Thread Roy Morris
Denny, I have removed the KDSP2 and jumpered the two headers. I am beginning to think in my case however that the problem is in the P5 connection on the RF board. I lifted the KPA100 up, turned it over and rested it on a stack of books. After connecting the K2 up in this open condition, there

RE: [Elecraft] Continuing Availability of the SMD LED CW TuningIndicator

2005-04-05 Thread EricJ
Since I never use XIT on the K1, I programmed that button to bring up StP. I think they describe that in the K1 manual. Now it performs exactly like the SPOT button on the K2. It turns on the sidetone and now all you have to do it match the received cw to the sidetone. Basically, when you can't he

Re: [Elecraft] New K2

2005-04-05 Thread Mike Harris
G'day, There's at least two ways of looking at that. Good luck never the less. Regards, Mike VP8NO Hi friends! I feel like a woman who knows that she will soon be pregnant! I just ordered a K2! Yves Dussault-VE2ATD Laval, Québec. 450 661-0768 ___

RE: [Elecraft] K2 xtal filters: pitch changes from one to next

2005-04-05 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
-Original Message- I wouldn't mind a few more words explaining that as it applies to the K2. Eric KE6US --- The beat note you hear is determined by the exact local oscillator (l.o.) and beat frequency oscillator (bfo) frequencies. The local oscillator tuning is w

[Elecraft] New Century Club member

2005-04-05 Thread Larry Makoski
Dear Fellow Elecrafters, We are pleased to welcome Doug Westover, W6JD as the newest member of the Elecraft Century Club. Doug used his K2/100 # 1626 to engage in conversation with over 100 other Elecrafters who were using their K1s and K2s. Doug is the 18th Elecrafter to apply for and earn t

RE: [Elecraft] New K2

2005-04-05 Thread ron
Did you mean: Now I know what a woman feels like knowing she will soon be pregnant??? Smile, Ron wb1hga "CW, an esoteric experience" Yves writes: Hi friends! I feel like a woman who knows that she will soon be pregnant! I just ordered a K2! ___ Elecr

[Elecraft] New Member and Owner

2005-04-05 Thread K8bvj
I just received my K2/100 yesterday from a fella out east. I just cant get over how quiet the rcvr is over my Omni V. I have gone through the big manuals and still cant find how to delete those old messages in memory setup for contest work. Can anyone give me a hand on the step procedure to c

Re: [Elecraft] Regulation by bandwidth

2005-04-05 Thread Thom R. Lacosta
On Tue, 5 Apr 2005, R. Kevin Stover wrote: I encourage everyone to review the proposal which can be found at: (www.arrl.org/announce/bandwidth.html) and I'd be glad to engage in an off-reflector dialog to gain some enlightenment in what it really means. There is at least one mailing list set

[Elecraft] DX Power

2005-04-05 Thread Able2fly
Cleaning out the closet, I came across this book (DX Power, By Gene Tilton, K5RSG, soft cover) that I acquired some 20 years or so ago, that introduced me to a way of life that is evident even now. Cant say whether its been a blessing or a curse... Just finished a very enjoyable re-read of

Re: [Elecraft] Regulation by bandwidth

2005-04-05 Thread Thom R. Lacosta
On Tue, 5 Apr 2005, Thom R. Lacosta wrote: There is at least one mailing list set up for those discussions. Feel free to join the one at zerobeat.net Send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] body of message should be subscribe bandwidth Senility strikes. it's subscribe bandplan Sorry Thom ___

Re: [Elecraft] New Member and Owner

2005-04-05 Thread Thom R. Lacosta
On Tue, 5 Apr 2005 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just received my K2/100 yesterday from a fella out east. I just cant get over how quiet the rcvr is over my Omni V. I have gone through the big manuals and still cant find how to delete those old messages in memory setup for contest work. Can anyo

[Elecraft] kx1 hotel qrv best antenna suggestion

2005-04-05 Thread Sergej Kindsvater DF6MU
hey KX1 users out there: what would be the ultimate hotel room antenna (that can be accomodated in laptop bag)? maybe a loop of some kind? I am always flabbergasted by the reports from kx1 users as to what everything they are able to achieve when using kx1 with a random wire, working from a pa

[Elecraft] DX Power gone

2005-04-05 Thread Able2fly
The book has been claimed. Thanks all... Bill K3UJ ___ 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/elecraf

[Elecraft] K2: 12m alignment problem

2005-04-05 Thread Mike Markowski
I was doing testing & alignment tonight with everything going perfectly until 12m alignment, the very last band on the list. All other bands had no problems during alignment, but with power set at 2.0 W the power output on 12m shows just 0.2 W. Bumping the power setting up has no effect on power

RE: [Elecraft] kx1 hotel qrv best antenna suggestion

2005-04-05 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Sergej, DF6MU asked: hey KX1 users out there: what would be the ultimate hotel room antenna (that can be accomodated in laptop bag)? maybe a loop of some kind? --- Hi Sergej! I'd say that any wire you can get outside of a hotel room would be better than any wire ins

Re: [Elecraft] kx1 hotel qrv best antenna suggestion

2005-04-05 Thread Leigh L Klotz, Jr.
Using a short fishing pole pointed at about a 45 degree angle helps get the wire away from the building and up as well so it doesn't dangle into the downstairs balcony. I did that last weekend from a hotel room with the Cabelas 14ft pole. Leigh / WA5ZNU

[Elecraft] K1 / KX1 Zero beat

2005-04-05 Thread Michael Babineau
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote : > This brings up an interesting question: how do most folks zero beat the KX1 > and the K1 without the reference beat available on the K2? Is there a better > way than just sort of guessing (my technique so far)? Well on the K1 I usually engage the narrow filter and

Re: [Elecraft] Continuing Availability of the SMD LED CW Tuning Indicator

2005-04-05 Thread Joe Malloy
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This brings up an interesting question: how do most folks zero beat the KX1 and the K1 without the reference beat available on the K2? Is there a better way than just sort of guessing (my technique so far)? I keep the menu on ST P and turn it on when I need to ze

RE: [Elecraft] kx1 hotel qrv best antenna suggestion

2005-04-05 Thread Howard W. Ashcraft
I have had similar issues with using a random wire antenna and the KX-1. The random wire suggested in the antenna tuner manual works for receive, but no one hears me. It is very frustrating to be listening to S-9+ CQs where it is obvious that the sending station hasn't a clue I'm around. I have w

[Elecraft] N5ESE's T1 review -- excellent, but one correction

2005-04-05 Thread wayne burdick
Monty, Thanks for comprehensive review of our T1 ATU (http://www.dit-dididit-dit.com/t1_atu.htm). I'm glad it worked well for you in field tests. We may make a few assembly and owner's manual tweaks based on your feedback. (We could have used you as a field tester :) One important comment:

RE: [Elecraft] K2: 12m alignment problem

2005-04-05 Thread W3FPR - Don Wilhelm
Mike, There is not much difference between the 10 meter and the 12 meter operation of the K2. Assuming that you are seeing a good peak on 10 meters, your problem is likely connected with the bandpass filter. Check C45, the trimmers C44 and C46, and the relay points of K6 carefully. Other than tho

[Elecraft] self award

2005-04-05 Thread earl baillley
It had to happen. Running my K2 near 20 w I had a K2 QSO with K4IA at 15 watts. No doubt I had the advantage with the Hex key and a 3 el beam.20 meters Virgina to Washington. All other awards are now redundant but I might answer FIST CQ's. Oh, QSL cards not expected as we each gave an "R" to th

[Elecraft] K2 Filter Alignment for Mac

2005-04-05 Thread MikeH
Folks, Is there a good program for setting up the K2 filters that will run on a mac with OS X? I do not have OS 9 or Classic, so the article residing on the Elecraft website is not quite what I need. It would be nice to have a similar article based on a program for OS X; is there one? AudioXp

Re: [Elecraft] K2 mic hole plugs FOUND!

2005-04-05 Thread Hisashi T Fujinaka
On Tue, 5 Apr 2005, Lloyd Lachow wrote: Thanks to Scott, N0AR, I've found a great-looking plug for that unsightly 3/4" hole on the lower left of my K2's front panel. What exactly do you have against the PSK31 hole? :) -- Hisashi T Fujinaka - [EMAIL PROTECTED] BSEE(6/86) + BSChem(3/95) + BAEng

Re: [Elecraft] K2 mic hole plugs FOUND!

2005-04-05 Thread Bob Nielsen
On Tue, Apr 05, 2005 at 10:32:54PM -0700, Hisashi T Fujinaka wrote: > On Tue, 5 Apr 2005, Lloyd Lachow wrote: > > >Thanks to Scott, N0AR, I've found a great-looking > >plug for that unsightly 3/4" hole on the lower left of > >my K2's front panel. > > What exactly do you have against the PSK31 hol