Re: [Elecraft] CW signal raspy, underwater, motorboating

2006-05-08 Thread Ian Stirling
try this .. http://homepage.mac.com/WebObjects/FileSharing.woa/wa/default?user=bsandersen&templatefn=FileSharing11.html&xmlfn=TKDocument.11.xml&sitefn=RootSite.xml&aff=consumer&cty=US&lang=en Guaranteed no line wrap on my outgoing sender - if it's split, it's your line wrap. But .. is that URI len

RE: [Elecraft] CW signal raspy, underwater, motorboating

2006-05-08 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
This should work as well to go to the same site: http://tinyurl.com/kr5nf Ron AC7AC -Original Message- On Monday 08 May 2006 20:20, Don Wilhelm wrote: > I was not able to hear your mp3 - I could not get the long URL to > work, but Don, It works here. It's in three lines though and

Re: [Elecraft] CW signal raspy, underwater, motorboating

2006-05-08 Thread B. Scott Andersen
RESOLVED! The RFC15 replacement fixes the problem--when you install it correctly. My most sincere thanks to the many of you that worked on this problem for me and responded both on and off the list. I am very sorry to eat so much bandwidth on this. My K2 now has a very sweet tone on CW. -- Sco

Re: [Elecraft] Going digital with K2?

2006-05-08 Thread Bekir Kemal Ataman
Thanks to all who responded. Here is a summary of responses: MixW seems to be THE solution suggested unanonymously. Ham Radio Deluxe is suggested to coexist with MixW. DXLab SW Suite is another suggestion for an alternative. I'll give them a try but it will take some time since I am an absolute b

[Elecraft] K2 Demo near Seattle?

2006-05-08 Thread ARDUJENSKI
I was wondering if someone would volunteer to provide me with a demo of the K2 and point out its strength and weaknesses? I was originally looking for a replacement for my SIERRA (K1) but the K2 might be a better alternative for replacing two rigs. I am a casual contester but want the capab

RE: [Elecraft] CW signal raspy, underwater, motorboating

2006-05-08 Thread Chuck Gehring
http://tinyurl.com/kr5nf Try this URL 73 KI4DGH Chuck G ___ 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/e

RE: [Elecraft] CW signal raspy, underwater, motorboating

2006-05-08 Thread Don Wilhelm
Still doesn't work for me, try 'tinyurl' to shorten it. 73, Don W3FPR > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Ian Stirling > Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 9:00 PM > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW signal raspy, underwater

Re: [Elecraft] CW signal raspy, underwater, motorboating

2006-05-08 Thread Ian Stirling
On Monday 08 May 2006 20:20, Don Wilhelm wrote: > I was not able to hear your mp3 - I could not get the long URL to work, but Don, It works here. It's in three lines though and needs stitching together. A copy and paste of the three lines puts in two gaps that need to be edited out in the lon

[Elecraft] Re: RE: KX1 Tricks

2006-05-08 Thread drew.neve
Yes, That is the specific item. I'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your website, too, John. I've looked at it a couple of times. I enjoy it. CPT Drew Neve Battle Captain S3 ASG-Kuwait Eager to Assist - Original Message - From: John Harper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date

[Elecraft] RE: KX1 Tricks

2006-05-08 Thread John Harper
Drew, like Jim said - Thanks for serving our country. And please correct me if I'm wrong but I believe this is the specific item you mentioned in your previous post: http://www.specopsbrand.com/assets/product_html/prod_minipockorg.html Take care and have fun on the air! 73, John AE5X Portable Q

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Tricks

2006-05-08 Thread drew.neve
Wow! I never thought I'd get so many responses to my little submission to this forum. Thank you, I'm afraid I can't respond to them all. Thanks for the encouragement in the dipole at reduced height, Leigh. I hadn't thought of the depth of the water table adding to my antenna height. There is a

RE: [Elecraft] CW signal raspy, underwater, motorboating

2006-05-08 Thread Don Wilhelm
Scott, I was not able to hear your mp3 - I could not get the long URL to work, but ... Since TUNE is OK, but your CW is not good, the only thing I can think of is the components for the 'keying waveshape' mounted on the back of the Control Board may be giving you some problem. Check the solderin

RE: [Elecraft] KX1 Tricks

2006-05-08 Thread Chuck Gehring
Drew, Setting up a vertical in Tent City can be a real pain because the radials and keeping the troops from tripping over everything. My recommendation would be to setup a large fiberglass pole like the 31' Jackite between the tents (between the tents were they have the A/C units setup) and use a

RE: [Elecraft] QSK Redux

2006-05-08 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Joe N9JR wrote: 25 wpm is cw with training wheels. In the real world people don't send that slow. Bummer. --- Joe, I think you might be exaggerating! In 50+ years of pounding brass on the Ham bands from 160 meters through UHF, the only time I've worked at 30 wpm or mo

RE: [Elecraft] KX1 Tricks

2006-05-08 Thread James Cessna
Drew, Good luck getting on the air hope to hear you soon. But most of all THANK YOU FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY! Thanks Again Jim Cessna KB8N -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 6:14 PM To: elecraft@m

RE: [Elecraft] QSK Redux

2006-05-08 Thread Stan Rife
I'm with you Clark, and you've got plenty of friends too. Stan Rife W5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clark Wierda Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 5:50 PM To: Larry Makoski W2LJ Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.ne

Re: [Elecraft] QSK Redux

2006-05-08 Thread Clark Wierda
I might just stay on the porch and chat. I'm trying to get comfortable at 10-15. Clark B. Wierda N8CBW On Mon, 8 May 2006, Larry Makoski W2LJ wrote: Joseph Reed wrote: Ouch, 25 wpm is cw with training wheels. In the real world people don't send that slow. Bummer. Boy, "ouch" indee

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Tricks

2006-05-08 Thread Leigh L Klotz, Jr.
Drew, FB on your new KX1; I carry mine with me most of the time, though not in such circumstances as yours! I don't know your topography, but if the soil conductivity is poor, you might consider the following: The PAC-12 depends on ground coupling and good soil conductivity, so you may want to do

Re: [Elecraft] QSK Redux

2006-05-08 Thread Larry Makoski W2LJ
Joseph Reed wrote: Ouch, 25 wpm is cw with training wheels. In the real world people don't send that slow. Bummer. Boy, "ouch" indeed! Maybe some day I'll get off the trike and manage a two-wheeler! 73 de Larry W2LJ ___ Elecraft mailing lis

Re: [Elecraft] QSK Redux

2006-05-08 Thread Joseph Reed
Ouch, 25 wpm is cw with training wheels. In the real world people don't send that slow. Bummer. I'll check out the site you referenced. I don't have a KDSP2, being a code kind of guy I am good to go with the KAF2. I love the receive qualities of my K2, and really, really wanted to make i

[Elecraft] KX1 Tricks

2006-05-08 Thread drew.neve
Greetings, I'm one of the lurkers who follow this list, but haven't had anything to contribute. I am currently 1/2 way through my one year deployment to Kuwait and put together a KX1 here in my billeting to try to make a DXpedition out of the rest of my time here. I have a big plastic tote to

Re: [Elecraft] QSK Redux

2006-05-08 Thread Vic K2VCO
Joseph Reed wrote: I asked a question about the audio "pop" that occurs in cw when T-R is set to 0 (QSK), I discovered a 1993 thread that discussed lowering a resistance value. Two questions for those who have done it. First how effective was it? Meaning at what speed could you still hear bet

[Elecraft] QSK Redux

2006-05-08 Thread Joseph Reed
I asked a question about the audio "pop" that occurs in cw when T-R is set to 0 (QSK), I discovered a 1993 thread that discussed lowering a resistance value. Two questions for those who have done it. First how effective was it? Meaning at what speed could you still hear between character ele

Re: [Elecraft] Going digital with K2?

2006-05-08 Thread David F. Reed
Bekir Kemal Ataman wrote: Hello David, I have used a lot of different ones, but currently stick with these 2: 1. The DX Lab suites of programs that inter operate; digital, logging, spotting, etc. Where I can find them? http://www.dxlabsuite.com/download.htm there is excell

Re: [Elecraft] Going digital with K2?

2006-05-08 Thread Bob Nielsen
On May 8, 2006, at 11:09 AM, jrb wrote: Bekir - My message about using HRD with my K2/100 is just before yours on the reflector. I too am a Mac-only user. I happened to have a laptop PC around which I never used, but finally dug it out and downloaded HRD. It works wonderfully, but that's

[Elecraft] K2 Digital Mode Operation

2006-05-08 Thread sheajohnw
I have been using MixW for digital mode operation of the IC-735 and K2 for about three years. I have tried other software, but am still very satisfied with MixW after making approximately 7,000 digital contest QSOs. I have even used MixW to copy CW contest QSOs for casual search and pounce CW

[Elecraft] CW signal raspy, underwater, motorboating

2006-05-08 Thread B. Scott Andersen
Fellow K2 builders: I got a "heads-up" this weekend in the New England QSO Party that my K2 was sounding pretty awful on CW. I skip the part where I claim, "it used to work fine!" I could use some help diagnosing the problem. Here are the symptoms: 1. The sound for the CW is raspy, almost like

Re: [Elecraft] Going digital with K2?

2006-05-08 Thread David F. Reed
I have used a lot of different ones, but currently stick with these 2: 1. The DX Lab suites of programs that inter operate; digital, logging, spotting, etc. 2. MixW which covers more digital modes, but is not free. Both work very well. 73 and good luck with your choices. Dave, W5SV B

[Elecraft] Going digital with K2?

2006-05-08 Thread jrb
Bekir - My message about using HRD with my K2/100 is just before yours on the reflector. I too am a Mac-only user. I happened to have a laptop PC around which I never used, but finally dug it out and downloaded HRD. It works wonderfully, but that's not the purpose of this eMail. There is

Re: [Elecraft] Going digital with K2?

2006-05-08 Thread Larry Phipps
I've been very happy with MixW and K2. Larry N8LP Bekir Kemal Ataman wrote: While the topic is on HRD, I wouldlike to voice a question I have got on my mind for a long time: I have been thinking of going into digital modes, especially RTTY and PSK31. I have got no experience in ANY digital m

[Elecraft] Going digital with K2?

2006-05-08 Thread Bekir Kemal Ataman
While the topic is on HRD, I wouldlike to voice a question I have got on my mind for a long time: I have been thinking of going into digital modes, especially RTTY and PSK31. I have got no experience in ANY digital mode so far and I have been a Mac only person all these years. Deciding to go into

RE: [Elecraft] Ham Radio Deluxe Connection?

2006-05-08 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jeff, Do NOT use a standard serial cable - you risk damage to your K2. Only 3 RS-232 lines are to be connected to the K2 - TXD, RXD and signal ground. That being said, look in your KPA100 manual and construct the computer connection cable described there in Figure 41 on page 55. the K2 end conn

[Elecraft] Ham Radio Deluxe Connection?

2006-05-08 Thread jrb
Hello All- Pardon my ignorance, but I've been using HRD with my other radios. I'm aware that the K2/100 is supported, but don't see how or where the cable would plug in to the radio. The cable I'm using for my Icoms has serial on the computer end and a 1/8" mono plug on the radio end. What

[Elecraft] FW: 4m transverter??

2006-05-08 Thread mi0ayr
Gents, I have read a few musings re. modification of a 6/2M XV for 70 MHz operation, has anyone attempted this mod and were they happy with the results?? regards Paul ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscrib

Re: [Elecraft] RE: ECN

2006-05-08 Thread Kenneth Moorman
Ray, What kind of ATU are you using to do this? I tried to send this directly to you, but was "bounced". Ken, NU4I - Original Message - From: "Albers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 9:00 AM Subject: [Elecraft] RE: ECN Quite a bit of QRN here, too, Kevin. Wel

[Elecraft] KAT100-1 Case?

2006-05-08 Thread Mark Baugh
Is there anyone out there that has a left over KAT100-1 case that they don't want or need? I am wanting to change over from the KAT100-2 in an EC2. Thanks. 73, Mark Baugh W5EZY Grenada MS __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best

[Elecraft] QRP OT

2006-05-08 Thread k1um
WELL, to improve my electronic skills, I have just finished building the Norcal 40a -not from the enclosed directions but from the awesome book: THE ELECTRONICS OF RADIO. I recommend that anyone who wants to get a deeper grasp of how rigs and radios work judy get the book and get the kit and

[Elecraft] FS - T1-A Tuner

2006-05-08 Thread Sam Joseph
Hi Listers, I have a T1-A Elecraft tuner I am selling for $140 including shipping, CONUS. I bought it to use with my HW8 till I got my K2 built with the ATU internal. It doesn't include the assembly manual, which you can download if you want it. It does include the Owner's Manual. This was not

[Elecraft] RE: ECN

2006-05-08 Thread Albers
Quite a bit of QRN here, too, Kevin. Well, here I am again in NC - spent some time Fri and Sat working on antenna setup at our no-outside-antennas NC second home. My attempt at loading the aluminum ridge vent came to naught (more on that another time). Current configuration is an ATU at one end

[Elecraft] RSGB HF Convention October 2006

2006-05-08 Thread Bob G3PJT
Hi Just a reminder that we now have a definite place on the RSGB HF Convention programme for an Elecraft Forum/Workshop. If anyone would like to talk about some Elecraft experience/ module / modification / new gadget then would you get in touch with me please?. We already have :- Constructi