[QRP-L] Re: ARRL Southwestern Div. convention in September

2006-07-12 Thread na5n
wayne burdick writes: San Diego is also my home town, so I can answer questions about what to do while you're there Thanks, Wayne. But, I spent Oct 1968-Jan 1969 there in Navy bootcamp. Just hard to believe San Diego has anything to offer more fun than that! :-) 72, Paul NA5N ET1(ss) 10

Re: [Elecraft] Blackwidow

2006-07-12 Thread Nick Waterman
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Is this the same as the Arizona QRP society (?) Scorpion? It's designed and kitted by the same guy, but I believe they're different. Not knowing the Scorpion, I couldn't tell you the differences. Magnetic return? Actually, compare and contrast: http://www.azscqrpions.

Re: [Elecraft] Single or dual paddle??

2006-07-12 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Winkey and Winkey2 also support Ultramatic mode which with either of these keyers controlled by your logging or contesting program you will be sending perfect morse in lieu of Windows erratic timing of dits and dahs. de Joe, aa4nn - At

RE: [Elecraft] Single or dual paddle??

2006-07-12 Thread Don Wilhelm
Folks, Most (if not all) the K1EL keyers support Ultimatic mode - at least my K12 and K40 include it. BTW, the K12 board is small enough to tuck inside the K2 for those who are adventursome or creative (I have not done it, mine is external for use on several rigs). 73, Don W3FPR > -Original

[Elecraft] FS: FOR SALE! K2 with options

2006-07-12 Thread Ken K3IU
Happy Summer, All: I've decided that I want to explore the possibilities of Software Defined Radio. In order to do that I must sell one of my K2s. This is a serial 37xx vintage K2 and has been upgraded to the latest production configuration and firmware. It has the 60 meter / transverter interface

[Elecraft] FS: Basic K2 Top Covers

2006-07-12 Thread Ken K3IU
G'morning: I find that I have two(2) excess basic K2 top covers complete with speaker and external speaker jack and wiring. Never been used except for testing. I'll sell these for $20 each plus shipping. Please contact me directly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) if you are interested. Thanks! 73, Ken Wagner

Re: [QRP-L] Re: ARRL Southwestern Div. convention in September

2006-07-12 Thread Chris Hackworth
But I thought that sailors knew all the fun spots in San Diego. :) (Bootcamp Oct 86-Nov 86 San Diego, Master of the airplane pushups...) 73, Chris N8PHU ET1(SW) U.S.N. (Ret.) On 7/12/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: wayne burdick writes: > San Diego is also my home town

[Elecraft] FS: Elecraft KX1 - ATU - 30m - paddles

2006-07-12 Thread Andrew Moore
I currently have a KX1 and a K2/100. I decided to force myself to build a homebrew QRP rig by the end of the year, and in order to move this process along, I am selling my KX1. I can't bring myself to sell all my Elecraft gear so the K2 will stay - though I will sell off the 100 watt amp section

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 vs. FT-817

2006-07-12 Thread Alexandra Carter
Yes, two completely different animals. I recently bought an Icom IC-7000, my friend Dale got one and if it's good enough for him it's darned good. My impressions so far are, Darned Good! But, which would I rather have out on the park here on our Thursday lunchtime get-togethers? Probably th

[Elecraft] getting the word out about Elecraft kits

2006-07-12 Thread wayne burdick
Hi All, If you know someone who might like to receive an Elecraft kit brochure by regular mail, just give us the word and we'll send them. Some folks don't have internet access and don't get magazines we advertise in, so they may not know what we have to offer. We have detailed brochures on a

[Elecraft] FS: KX1 WITH ATU

2006-07-12 Thread Ed - K9EW
I have for sale a KX1 with the KXAT1 Antenna Tuner in excellent condition. This is a 2 - band unit covering 20m and 40m, and includes the original manual. I have used this rig on the air, and it works great. $350 including shipping. Please contact me off-list if you're interested. Tnx es 72/7

RE: [Elecraft] KX1 vs. FT-817

2006-07-12 Thread Don Wilhelm
When I compare 2 radios without using proper test equipment, for one thing I consider is the radio's ability to hear the weakest of signals. I use the same antenna and tune one radio for a weak signal and then switch the antenna to the other radio and see how well it receives that same signal. I

Re: [Elecraft] OT Help!

2006-07-12 Thread Robert
Get rid of any commercial virus program that charges you money and use either AVAST or AVG. I used both for years with excellent results. I had only problems with NAV. If interested just type AVAST antivirus or AVG antivirus in Google and you'll find the sites. Robert VE3RPF Fred Jensen wro

[Elecraft] For Sale: K1 w/ ATU + 6 Bands + Accessories

2006-07-12 Thread JT Croteau
Selling my well loved K1 with four two band filter boards, ATU, and a few accessories. K1 #292 - 2 Band Model recently aligned for the following filter boards: 40/80 20/15 17/30 It will also come with a fourth filter board for 20/40. KAT1 is included along with the tilt stand with only the sho

Re: [SPAM] Re: [QRP-L] Re: ARRL Southwestern Div. convention in September

2006-07-12 Thread Frank King
Aah Dago! U S Marine Boot Camp 9Feb42 to 9Apr42 then to aviation detachment at North Island. After guard duty and mess cook, sent to airborne radio operator school at Texas A&M for four months, then to Miramar, and overseas to Okinawa then Guadalcanal. The greatest thing about San Diego was th

[Elecraft] Li-ion Battery Article

2006-07-12 Thread Ron Polityka
Hello, Here is an article about Li-ion batteries. http://powerelectronics.com/portable_power_management/lion_batteries_transportation/ 72 and Thanks, Ron Polityka WB3AAL www.wb3aal.com www.n3epa.org ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailma

[Elecraft] Name-brand AA cells versus generic:

2006-07-12 Thread John Harper
Steve KA9QOA recently pondered what difference there might be between a set of no-name lithium AA batteries and their more expensive Energizer cousins. I ordered a set and ran a comparison - the result is the 2nd graph on this page: http://www.ae5x.com/aa%20cells.htm John Harper AE5X Portable

[Elecraft] Re Help request with Symantec

2006-07-12 Thread Fred Jensen
Thanks to all for the replies. Steve, AA4AK, provided a secret set of codes to put in at the prompts on the auto-voice system, and a human being finally appeared. He wanted to know how I had gotten him, and I said, "I'll tell you as soon as you credit my account." When I checked with Masterc

RE: [Elecraft] Name-brand AA cells versus generic:

2006-07-12 Thread Mike Scott
John, You are providing a commendable service to the group sharing your findings on battery data. Mike Scott AE6WA Tarzana, CA Elecraft KX1 40M Inverted V 20M Dipole -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Harper Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 200

[Elecraft] K2 backlighting brightness

2006-07-12 Thread ron_w
Hi, I originally built my K2 #2204 about 5 years back, and have had a ball with it, bringing it up to date with all the latest mods and small alterations, but, like others on the reflector here, I was finally bitten by the " build another kit" bug and consequently built myself another K2 #

[Elecraft] Re: K2 KSB2 de K9DMV

2006-07-12 Thread Rajiv Dewan, N2RD
I used a Heil Proset. I already owned one and used it with my Kenwood. When I built the K2, I realized that it was easiest if I followed the Heil Proset scheme as it is the easierst to jumper on the board. I then opened up the adapter cord and wired it accordingly. It works well and is high

[Elecraft] N2CQ QRP Contest Calendar: July 13 - Aug 13, 2006

2006-07-12 Thread Ken Newman
~~ N2CQ QRP CONTEST CALENDAR July 13 - August 13, 2006 ~~ Summer FOX Hunt - QRP 20M CW UTC: Every Fri thru August 18, 0100z to 0229z EDT: Every Thur thru August 17, 9

[Elecraft] Comparative Performance (WAS: KX1 vs. FT-817)

2006-07-12 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
When I compare 2 radios without using proper test equipment, for one thing I consider is the radio's ability to hear the weakest of signals. I use the same antenna and tune one radio for a weak signal and then switch the antenna to the other radio and see how well it receives that same signal. I

[Elecraft] K1 problem

2006-07-12 Thread Dr. Dan Swartling
I am half-way through building my K1 # and have hit a stumbling block. How are trimmer caps C13 and C20 installed? On the revision E board it is not obvious (to me) which way to orient the flat side. Dan -- To make a difference, one must first be different. _

Re: [Elecraft] Re Help request with Symantec

2006-07-12 Thread Stephen W. Kercel
Fellow Elecrafters: Many such phone numbers and codes, including Symantec's, are to be found at: http://gethuman.com/us/ 73, Steve AA4AK At 06:17 PM 7/12/2006, Fred Jensen wrote: Thanks to all for the replies. Steve, AA4AK, provided a secret set of codes to put in at the prompts on the aut

[Elecraft] KPA100 question

2006-07-12 Thread John Wiener
Hey, everyone! I'm working on page 30 of KPA 100 manual. I am ready to connect J2 (SO239) as directed. I seem to remember a modification using an RFC in there somewhere. I can't remember where I saw it. A brief review in the reflector site was a blank. Any ideas before I proceed? Tha

RE: [Elecraft] KPA100 question

2006-07-12 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
The positioning of R10 is critical for stable operation. See the bottom of page 2 of Errata C-7, if you haven't looked at it already. If you don't have the errata, it's available on the Elecraft web site (www.elecraft.com). Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EM

RE: [Elecraft] KPA100 question

2006-07-12 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
ULP... Make that RFC-10, not R10. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- The positioning of R10 is critical for stable operation. See the bottom of page 2 of Errata C-7, if you haven't looked at it already. If you don't have the errata, it's available on the Elecraft web site (www.elecraft.com).

[Elecraft] New Member

2006-07-12 Thread Harry
Just aquired a K2 with 100 watts with tuner Just joined the list. any other sites that would be good to Join . 73 Harry Ve7JHParksville BC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subs

Re: [Elecraft] K2 backlighting brightness

2006-07-12 Thread AA5CK
Hi Ron I went through this a few weeks ago. After trying several different value resistors in parallel with R 10 I ended up with a 39 ohm one. This dropped the the total resistance to about 18 ohms and increased the current from the original 24 mA to 34 mA. Still not as bright as #5523 but cl