RE: [Elecraft] This K2 is tough!

2006-04-12 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Randy NV0U wrote: Just walked in the shack and sat down and noticed the meter on the K2 was lighting... very nicely I might add, in a nice little pattern. Then I noticed the external wattmeter was showing about 5 watts. I don't know how long it had been sending dits into the dummy load, bu

Re: [Elecraft] This K2 is tough!

2006-04-12 Thread Kevin Rock
My cat does not yet have his license :) Kevin. KD5ONS On Wed, 12 Apr 2006 22:59:39 -0400, Dan Barker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: You'd have learned that long ago if you had cats. Dan / WG4S unplug the stinkin' key box when closing down for the night. _

RE: [Elecraft] This K2 is tough!

2006-04-12 Thread Dan Barker
You'd have learned that long ago if you had cats. Dan / WG4S unplug the stinkin' key box when closing down for the night. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr.

[Elecraft] This K2 is tough!

2006-04-12 Thread Randy Rathbun NV0U
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 My tale of woe and intrigue: Just walked in the shack and sat down and noticed the meter on the K2 was lighting... very nicely I might add, in a nice little pattern. Then I noticed the external wattmeter was showing about 5 watts. I don't know

[Elecraft] (no subject)

2006-04-12 Thread John Harper
Mike:> >Just curious, are you using any type of voltage cut off circuit between the battery and KX1? > >I use lithiums in my R/C planes and I set my speed controls for a cut off voltage of 3.0v per cell. I am not a lithium >expert but if the batteries are discharged too low they

Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)

2006-04-12 Thread Richard Thorne
Mike: Just curious, are you using any type of voltage cut off circuit between the battery and KX1? I use lithiums in my R/C planes and I set my speed controls for a cut off voltage of 3.0v per cell. I am not a lithium expert but if the batteries are discharged too low they will not take a c

RE: [Elecraft] (no subject)

2006-04-12 Thread Don Wilhelm
Michael, The diode voltage dropping trick sounds like a very 'safe' method to me. One can even switch out the diodes when the battery voltage falls. I have used this technique many times, but not with the particular batteries you are using - figure the number of series diodes that you need from t

[Elecraft] (no subject)

2006-04-12 Thread Mike Sexsmith
John, I have been using a 3-cell 2100 milliamp Li-Poly with my KX1 and am pretty pleased with it, but would consider using a 4 cell if shown it is safe (or a way to do it safe...) I guess I just don't want to be the first on to find out if it works using MY KX1 either... :>) Please let me m

AW: AW: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?

2006-04-12 Thread Peter Zenker
Thats correct, David. We should ask Eric if it´s possible to provide us with an elecraft label to glue it on the MC43 :-) Lots of people would like it. It´s the same with the famous HexKey: I like it because it´s execellent, actually I changed my Schurr Professionals against it, but I know a couple

AW: AW: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?

2006-04-12 Thread Peter Zenker
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Re: AW: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?

2006-04-12 Thread Joseph Reed
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Re: AW: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?

2006-04-12 Thread Darrell Bellerive
I sold my MH2 a while back as it seemed totally out of character with the K2 even with the Elecraft label. It was way too large, had PTT switch that took a lot of pressure to operate, and had too stiff a coiled cord. The K2 also allows for function buttons on the mic to switch VFOs. It would be

Re: AW: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?

2006-04-12 Thread Keith Hamilton
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[Elecraft] Re: T1 internal to FT-817

2006-04-12 Thread Tom Althoff
Thanks Wayne..I was just telling Nigel I'd like to mount it in the battery compartment if there is room. I have the Palm Peg-legs so the front of the rig will be tilted up so I could hit the buttons when necessary. - Original Message - From: "wayne burdick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "T

Re: AW: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?

2006-04-12 Thread David Pratt
Peter Zenker writes After lots of testing QRPproject is selling the Kenwood MC 43 as best choice together with the K2. It generates an excellent SSB signal, it´s size meets the K2 look and it can be 1:1 connected at the K2 Microphon port. I agree with you, Peter. I have both the Elecraft MH2 a

AW: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?

2006-04-12 Thread Peter Zenker
Fred, After lots of testing QRPproject is selling the Kenwood MC 43 as best choice together with the K2. It generates an excellent SSB signal, it´s size meets the K2 look and it can be 1:1 connected at the K2 Microphon port. 72/3 de Peter, DL2FI www.qrpproject.de >

RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?

2006-04-12 Thread Don Wilhelm
Fred, As Eric indicated, the K2 microphone configuration header can be plugged/wired to work with most any microphone having an 8 pin mic plug. Obtaining a microphone is easy - if you want to go the inexpensive route, pick up a CB microphone, they are plentiful and if it doesn't come with an 8 pi

$999 shipping (RE: [Elecraft] T1 internal to FT-817)

2006-04-12 Thread Darwin, Keith
If you really want to get their attention, go ahead and charge them for it ... :-) - Keith KD1E - -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Have no fear - we will not charge you $999 for shipping. If we see something like

[Elecraft] Re: T1 internal to FT-817

2006-04-12 Thread wayne burdick
Tom, Nigel did an amazing job with his T1 installation, but you might consider a far simpler alternative. Not as well integrated, but it may suffice for your needs. The T1 board set as normally built -- with the control board mounted in its usual place -- will fit inside the 817's battery co

Re: [Elecraft] T1 internal to FT-817

2006-04-12 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Tom, Have no fear - we will not charge you $999 for shipping. What that means is that you did not pick a shipping method. We use $999 to get your attention. I guess it did! :-) The phrase "Please choose a shipping method" right next to it says it all. In any case, if you actually submitted

Re: [Elecraft] T1 internal to FT-817

2006-04-12 Thread Tom Althoff
Nice job Nigel...I'm glad you included the FT-817 module too. Thanks! I'll talk with you off-line. - Original Message - From: "Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Tom Althoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 12:05 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] T1

Re: [Elecraft] T1 internal to FT-817

2006-04-12 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
There ya go. Been there, done that and here's the pictures. http://www.ngunn.net/cyberworld/hamradio/t1/index.html Tom Althoff wrote: I see the FAQ for the T1 suggests that the T1 could be mounted in the FT-817 battery compartment "With some effort". I plan on doing this but would like to he

Re: [Elecraft] T1 internal to FT-817

2006-04-12 Thread Tom Althoff
WOW! I just put a T1-K and a T1-FT817 in my shopping cart on the Elecraft site and got a Grand Total of $1,183.00 for a Qty of 1 of each. The "Please choose a shipping method" field is showing $999 shipping. I'll have to go back and be sure I didn't type the zip code for a lunar colony! 8-)

[Elecraft] T1 internal to FT-817

2006-04-12 Thread Tom Althoff
I see the FAQ for the T1 suggests that the T1 could be mounted in the FT-817 battery compartment "With some effort". I plan on doing this but would like to hear back from anyone who's "been there / done that" before I dive in. Tom K2TA Greenwood Lake, NY

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?

2006-04-12 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ Elecraft
Hi Fred, The manufacturer of the MH2 microphone discontinued that model and we have been looking for a replacement. We are in discussions with another manufacturer now for a replacement hand mic, but it will be a couple of months before we can get it in. Fortunately we designed the K2 and KS

[Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?

2006-04-12 Thread Fred (FL)
With Elecraft marketing a K2 w/SSB option - why would they drop all desk & mobile MICROPHONES for this rig? Doesn't make sense - am I missing something? Should I not buy the SSB Option for my K2 # 5422? I'm mostly concerned about the electrical physical connector and interface to my K2. I even

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and MacOS

2006-04-12 Thread K. Rice
Hi Robert, I have a MacMini - OSX 10.4.6 with dual Keyspan USB/serial ports and an older RIGblaster. I use MacLoggerDX on one serial port for logging and rig control and Cocoamodem/CocoaPTT on a separate port for PSK. MacLoggerDX is a fine piece of software -- It is versatile and full-featured,

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and MacOS

2006-04-12 Thread David A. Belsley
I am Mac user (10.4.6). dave belsley, w1euy On Apr 12, 2006, at 6:05 AM, Robert Allbright wrote: Hi Elecrafters Out of curiosity I am wondering how many of you are users of MacOS? (I'm using OSX 10.4.6) on my G5 iMAC I'm just about to interface my K2 via the Tigertronics SignaLink SL-1

[Elecraft] Re: Metamorphosis

2006-04-12 Thread David Douglass
I'd prefer the "K3" to be a fully functioned base HF radio, dual receive, built in PSU-Amp-ATU, FSK etc etc. You could always have VHF as an optional extra ?? David, Vk2NU >Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 22:02:13 -0400 >From: "Scott Richardson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: Met

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and MacOS

2006-04-12 Thread drew.neve
Hello, I am a Mac User, and am interested to see how it works for you so I'll have some ideas when I get back home. CPT Drew Neve - KB9LLO Battle Captain S3 ASG-Kuwait Eager to Assist - Original Message - From: Robert Allbright <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 1:05 pm

[Elecraft] K2 and MacOS

2006-04-12 Thread Robert Allbright
Hi Elecrafters Out of curiosity I am wondering how many of you are users of MacOS? (I'm using OSX 10.4.6) on my G5 iMAC I'm just about to interface my K2 via the Tigertronics SignaLink SL-1 + Sound Card - Radio Interface (http://www.tigertronics.com) and using software cocoaModem 2.0 for d

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and Kenwood TL-120 lonear

2006-04-12 Thread Bob Towers
> > I don't actually own one Bob but I have taken a look at the cct. I > would think that the MK line is probably (Manual Keying) by applying an > earth at this point. RL is keying the relay via a transistor switch, > probably for those radios that have a solid state keying line that can't

[Elecraft] Re (Elecraft) QRM

2006-04-12 Thread Robert Allbright
Hello Adi I can see what you mean about receiving a flood of e-mails through the reflector I receive the DIGEST each day and have a quick look at the headers to see if any thing interests me? I can then quickly locate message number that interests me - easy - but I expect you know this? I