[Elecraft] K2 s/n 5436 RF U1 pin 1 voltage

Hi, Ran into problem with L3 and T5 can't hit 6 volts at R30. Was suggested that I try measuring voltages and I found on RF brd. U1 pin 1 @ 8 volts instead of 6 I'm not a tech so I'm not sure how to track what might be causing this high voltage condition? Any ideas would be greatly apprecited. 73 E

Re: [Elecraft] Hakko soldering station

I'm a diehard Weller user and I agree - I think the Hakkos are a good increment better - they've taken the basic functionality of the Weller and refined it, the handpiece is smaller, etc., and they're used in production work so they're good instruments. 73 de Alex NS6Y On Apr 13, 2006, at 9:29

RE: [Elecraft] Hakko soldering station

Dave K4TO asked: Any opinions about the model 936 Hakko soldering station...any better recommendations? It's a great soldering station. I've had one for several years. I especially like being able to adjust the temperature with a knob on the front panel. Lots of

Re: [Elecraft] Hakko soldering station

I've had the Hakko 936 for almost a year. I've built a QRP K2 with all options, four transverters and many smaller kits. I'm still using the tip that came with it. It heats up fast, has great temperature control, light weight pen, fits my hand well, has a flexible cord that is long enough to 're

Re: [Elecraft] Hakko soldering station

That is the one I got when I got my Elecraft kit just over one year ago. Nice to have a good quality soldering station (here at home, of course we have several nice ones at work). Get a variety of tips for it. I don't recommend the smallest and sharpest tip though (sorry I don't know the num

RE: [Elecraft] Hakko soldering station

Dave, I use one (Hakko 936), I build a lot of Elecraft gear for other folks, I do some personal SMD work, I do a bit of experimenting (usually Manhatten style) - hardly a day goes by without it being turned on. It has served me well through over 1 pound of solder in less than a year, it is comfor

[Elecraft] Hakko soldering station

Any opinions about the model 936 Hakko soldering station...any better recommendations? Thanks, Dave, K4TO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, uns

[Elecraft] I'm In!!!/palm paddles

After months of reading the list and one post, I jumped in. Just ordered a K1-4 w/atu. Seems like if you want a rig that doesn't consider cw an "oh, by the way, it can do that as well" option, it narrows it down to Elecraft and Ten-Tec. That is where customer support seems to take over and narro

[Elecraft] (no subject)

John,> Thanks for the wonderful description on how to elegantly use the four cell pack! Which diodes did you use, and did you >mount the switch in the case itself? Mike, that was Paul's (W0RW) idea! John Harper AE5X Portable QRP: http://www.ae5x.com __

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 - 2 Watts to Australia!

Hi Ron... yes, please do! On 4/13/06, Ron D'Eau Claire <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I showed my KX1 with the KXB3080 installed to a new Ham yesterday. His first > question was "how far?" Of course I said world wide when the bands are open. > He politely didn't argue with me. > > Thanks for the rep

RE: [Elecraft] KX1 - 2 Watts to Australia!

I showed my KX1 with the KXB3080 installed to a new Ham yesterday. His first question was "how far?" Of course I said world wide when the bands are open. He politely didn't argue with me. Thanks for the report! I'll have to share your note with him . Ron AC7AC -Original Message- While n

[Elecraft] KX1 - 2 Watts to Australia!

While nursing my morning coffee, tuning 40m before going to work, I heard my friend Dale, WB8WOJ working Drew, VK3XU in Australia, on 7033. Signals were pretty good, so I figured I'd try when they were finished... like that was going to happen. Near the end of their qso, of course, on comes a str

RE: : [Elecraft] K2, LP-100 and HRD etc

Hi Larry, That's even better, but cables get old and get water in them too. Mike -Original Message- From: Larry Phipps [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, 5 April 2006 11:47 PM To: Mike Walkington Cc: Elecraft-Reflector Subject: Re: : [Elecraft] K2, LP-100 and HRD etc You won't

[Elecraft] K-2 mic query

Fred and Eric- I went through this a few months ago and got excellent advice from this reflector. TenTec sells a hand mic for $28 (the bias resistor is built in so you don't have to add it to the back of the front panel). I bought it and am using it and getting excellent audio report

[Elecraft] (no subject)

John, Thanks for the wonderful description on how to elegantly use the four cell pack! Which diodes did you use, and did you mount the switch in the case itself? Michael Sexsmith W7MSX ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

RE: [Elecraft] K2 # 5422 on Tarmack!

That's great Fred. It sure is nice to see the rig power up and do the right things without producing smoke. When I first turned mine on I had this "are you sure" feeling but I just did what the manual said and all was fine. I found the process of disassembling to begin RF board work to be depres

Re: AW: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?

For the small amount of SSB I operate I use the Kenwood MC-60 desk mic. Always get good audio reports. Doug W6JD K2/100 #1626 -- Original message -- From: "Peter Zenker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Fred, > After lots of testing QRPproject is selling the Kenwood MC 43 as best

[Elecraft] K2 # 5422 on Tarmack!

This evening I rolled the frame of the K2 # 5422 HF rig out of the hanger - and onto the tarmack. Started engine: (13.8VDC Astron RS-35M) Got the following encouraging test results: NO SMOKE, "INFO 201", 7100.00c, "ELECrAFt", "E13.5 i0.08", Encoder Test = OK, Relay Test = OK, Menu Tutori

[Elecraft] Bargains at Radio Shack

Hi Folks, Hope this doesn't violate someone's netiquette rules. Radio Shack is closing some of their stores by sometime in August. This is limited to some stand alone stores. Mall stores are apparently being spared. Closing store are beginning to have sales on items in stock. It is my underst

[Elecraft] FS: K2 SN 5434 FOR SALE

FOR SALE, K2 SN 5434, just finished. A beautiful build job (my 5th K2). Works exactly as it should, getting 10-15 watts output on all bands. Beautiful keyed waveshape. This is the basic QRP K2 with no options added. Includes all documentation, plugs, etc. Need money for Dayton trip this yea

RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?

Werner and all, It is obvious to me that microphones differ. I have looked at the info from Bob Heil on the 'best' amplitude vs. frequency response curves for my source of what would work best for communications with reasonable voice quality. My best recollection is that there must be content in

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Microphones?

hi Fred, > 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 inte

[Elecraft] RE K2 and MacOS

Thanks for replies received from Drew KB9LLO, Dave W1EUY, Ken K3VV and Stephanie VA3UXB God Bless and a happy Easter - and to all Elecrafters Rob G3RCE (K2 #5219) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to

[Elecraft] Re Elecraft K2 Microphones

Peter Many thanks for your info and link 73 Robert G3RCE (K2 #5219) - 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