Some transverter owners like to do float on transmit and ground on
receive. If you forget to plug in the key line (or if it breaks) the i-f
rig doesn't transmit into the transverters receive chain.
73,
Lenny W2BVH
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W5YA will be active for the 8th consecutive year from Chama, New Mexico, at
9,000 feet altitude. We will be 1B2 QRP using K2 # 0700. If the bands die, we
will be fly fishing ;-)
Hope to work you. Have a great time!
72,
Fred'n'Steve
KT5X WD9FJL
I would like to thank Geoff GM4ESD, Wayne N6KR and Brett N2DTS for
answering my noise blanker questions. I have decided to order a K3 and
hope the noise blanker is good enough to fix my problem. I have other
noises too that are not as bad as the TV so if I am lucky some of them
may also be hel
Derick,
The frequency display during receive will not change when XIT is
selected because it affects only the frequency during transmit.
It is as simple as that - if you wish to observe the transmit frequency
during receive, you will have to activate RIT (which is what you are doing).
I fin
"Bird-watchers" list?
When's LAITF?
Scott N1AIA
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So, with XIT on, as I twiddle the RIT/XIT knob, the displayed
frequency does not get updated? So after altering using XIT, I have
to switch back momentarily to the RIT display to see my xmit
frequency? Can someone confirm I'm reading this right... here, all
along, I thought I had broken somethin
FYI
http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_list_guidelines.htm
de Doug KR2Q
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Tom,
I have no doubt that your club, and many others, do a fine job of
welcoming others to your events. I did come to the conclusion that this
particular club is unfriendly to newcomers because I got the same
treatment at one of their regular club meetings later on. It was a very
"good ol' bo
In a message dated 6/13/07 12:38:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> For what it's worth, and generally UNfortunately for all concerned,
> Field Day is probably the very WORST TIME for a new operator (to the
> area) to go to a radio club function and expect to be warmly re
Tom:
I expect that your newcomers should feel well looked after.
73,
Steve
AA4AK
At 07:16 PM 6/13/2007, Tom Hammond wrote:
We'll have two dedicated GOTA coaches and one 'circulating' coach as well.
73,
Tom
At 18:04 06/13/2007, Stephen W. Kercel wrote:
Tom:
Yes, I understand. The solutio
We'll have two dedicated GOTA coaches and one 'circulating' coach as well.
73,
Tom
At 18:04 06/13/2007, Stephen W. Kercel wrote:
Tom:
Yes, I understand. The solution (assuming enough warm bodies are
available) is to have a designated GOTA coach whose primary task is
to demonstrate an intere
Tom:
Yes, I understand. The solution (assuming enough warm bodies are
available) is to have a designated GOTA coach whose primary task is
to demonstrate an interest in the newcomers.
73,
Steve
AA4AK
At 06:36 PM 6/13/2007, Tom Hammond wrote:
Hi Steve:
I didn't mean that we don't welcome b
Fred (FL) wrote:
>In a battle war situation - the last thing a
>operator military person needs to have to do,
>is dial in an exact frequency.
Fred k6dgw wrote:
>Tactical radios -- the ones that are in the heat of combat -- were
>crystal controlled even in WW2.
The soldiers were able to deal wit
Hi Steve:
I didn't mean that we don't welcome beginners, just that, with all
the hassle of FD, it's sometimes pretty easy to become preoccupied
with other things and to give the impression of being disinterested
when you're really not.
We also urge all newly licensed ops to join us as well.
I sure wish you lived here in Alabama. It looks like there is no one in my
local radio club who is able to do code good enough to do it on FD.
At my old club in Indiana we had one person who was experienced in CW and
contesting, and he almost doubled our phone scores each year.
Dave
AE9Q
Me
Leaving out the finals might do the trick!
The "upgrade" to full transceiver would be about pretty cheap (two
transistors, some hardware and those pesky thermal pads).
Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456
I would presume that there would be some market for a K2 with build
instructions modified to complete all
Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
cable, I agree they are probably being cautious. After all, I understand the
ARRL has launched their own program of technical courses to help Hams become
more technically competent.
The current UK licensing regime requires that a project be built before
one can get from
On Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:16:33 -0400, W2AGN wrote:
>. #4 [The Soviet Woodpecker]
>is a bit more difficult, but I am sure it is obvious to my critic.
When the above operated in the ham bands, it was easily
receivable with Elecraft equipment.
Case Closed ?
--
73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
David Woolley wrote:
The manual
says that RFC15, as well as being tan coloured, should be much smaller
than the other 100 microHenry chokes, but it appears to be the same size
An off list reply pointed out that there is a recent constructor
bulletin on this point, although it doesn't quite s
If you're talking about K3's, we had number 1 at Sea Pac. When pushing the
CW memory button it pounded out CQ DE N6KR.
Ron AC7AC
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I agree with you, the whole topic of QRP operating procedures is of
interest to many Elecraft users.
73,
Steve
AA4AK
At 01:16 PM 6/13/2007, W2AGN wrote:
Well, I apparently have offended one of the folks on the list, who
advises me I am a "sarcastic malcontent," due to my earlier post in
re
Tom:
That depends on the club. Just last week I sent out letters to every
newly (since Jan 07) licensed/upgraded ham within an hour's drive of
Topsham ME inviting them to take part in the KS1R/N1TRC operation on Field Day.
Given that many FD operations have GOTA operations, I expect that we
Kevin and all:
Not that its much help to you on the west coast, but we really like
CW operators at FD operations here in Maine. If you hear KS1R or
N1TRC (our GOTA call) give us a shout.
73,
Steve
AA4AK
At 10:50 PM 6/12/2007, Kevin Rock wrote:
This is another fantasy of mine. Form a club
Team Ki7el is planning on being out in the woods of Western
Washington for FD. CW operators are definately not shunned, and neither
are builders or QRP ops. Indeed, we'll be running a mix of QRP cw, ssb,
and digital this year on mostly hand-made rigs. We'll be leaving from
Woodland, W
I remember watching him on the only TV station in New Orleans as a kid. He
was always interesting! Kids today missed him! He was very educational,
even if you knew what he was going to do!
73,
Sandy W5TVW
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If I remember correctly that would be Eric's rig. I saw it at SeaPac a few
weeks ago. I was told Wayne's rig does not have a number. How exclusive can
one get?
Kevin. KD5ONS -- I am not a number either :)
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>T
Guys - Let's end this thread before it takes off.
1. In general we welcome most topics on the Elecraft list. Please do not
strongly criticize other's postings, OT or not, or posters. We want
this to be a friendly, cordial list.
2. Please try to be as terse as possible (and delete most copied
I suspect the small tan RFC15 has been dropped from the kit, David, so you
have all the same-size RFC15 inductors now.
Ron AC7AC
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Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 4:05 PM
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Sub
How are these wildly OT posts relevant? Why they're relevant because
they're of interest to Elecraft customers. Any relationship to Elecraft
gear is somewhat beside the point.
OT posts occur on every list I've ever been on. They only become a
problem when they take over a list. Trying to keep
Didn't offend me. I have a delete button that is easy enough to use.
Jozef
W2AGN wrote:
Well, I apparently have offended one of the folks on the list, who
advises me I am a "sarcastic malcontent," due to my earlier post in
reference to the rather odd topics that seem to have taken over the
E
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From: Gregg W6IZT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I am just a couple of years past 50, and it sounds like something the
Phil
Silver would do
You mean "Phil Silvers", aka "Sgt. Bilko". And yes, it would be
something he would do.
--
You know that Somebody has a cosmic sense
Well, I apparently have offended one of the folks on the list, who advises me I
am a "sarcastic malcontent," due to my earlier post in reference to the rather
odd topics that seem to have taken over the Elecraft List, such as:
1. English (idioms and vernacular)
2. The Best handi-talky
3. RST S
With apologies to Patrick McGoohan:
"John is #6
Who is #1?
I am #2, you are #6.
I am NOT a number!"
Doug
W6JD
BTW, who IS #1?
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On 6/13/07, J F <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
It might be fun to have a little friendly competition
between Elecrafters... Actually, there is a bit of
that already.
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Great idea!
Geoff
GM4ESD
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The instructions in the XV144 assembly manual provide for building the unit
safely without a wrist strap, although a wrist strap is recommended to avoid
the need to remember to touch a ground at the right times.
Also, the instructions provide warnings associated with the specific steps
where you
On Wed, 13 Jun 2007, W2AGN wrote:
I wonder where one finds information about the K3 and K2, etc? Maybe on the
"Bird-watchers" list?
I believe that, and other technical matters, can be found on OT-LIST
Thom,EIEIO
Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer
www.baltimorehon.com/
You can hear recordings of Walter on line at:
http://www.archive.org/details/WWII_News_19450225_Walter_Winchell
Or
http://tinyurl.com/22kf83
There are Gabriel Heatter recording around but I don't know of any available
for listening on-line.
On another list I came across the answer to those o
Hi Jason, et al:
For what it's worth, and generally UNfortunately for all concerned,
Field Day is probably the very WORST TIME for a new operator (to the
area) to go to a radio club function and expect to be warmly received...
During FD, everyone is running around, trying to ensure that
ever
Wayne,
I haven't seen any responses to your question so I guess you have us all
stumped. I'm guessing that it was not a 40's era comedian but, more likely,
a 50's era comedian when (as I recall) that kind of schtik started with Bob
Newhart. I remember listening to an LP at a friends house in
I am just a couple of years past 50, and it sounds like something the Phil
Silver would do
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Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 11:50 AM
To: wayne burdick; Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] flagr
I believe the character he played was "Sergeant Bilko", if memory serves
me -- with big dark rimmed glasses and a balding head.
Jozef WB2MIC
Stan Rife wrote:
Was that Phil Silver Not sure if he was 40's era or not, but I used to
watch him back in the 50's on TV when I was a kid.
St
Was that Phil Silver Not sure if he was 40's era or not, but I used to
watch him back in the 50's on TV when I was a kid.
Stan Rife
W5EWA
wayne burdick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I heard this very funny piece on NPR a couple of years ago about a
40's-era comedian who did sk
CW contacts are often easier to make. Especially at lower power levels.
Steve Brandt N7VS Portland, Oregon
> They obviously feel threatened by a ham with superior skills. :)
>
> The animosity exhibited even by some old-timers when the topic of CW
> comes up is amazing to me, especially i
Hopefully you all remember Mr. Wizard
still remember how much I enjoyed his
show! He passed away today at 89
73
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Chuck
"Mankind has a perfect record in aviation,
we never left one up there!"
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> Yes. And, this is the FISTS 10th anniversary this year. To celebrate
> FISTS is offering the 20/20 award.
Too bad there don't seem to be many (active) FISTS west of the Rockies.
In these times of poor condx, I feel lucky to have finally amassed
100 "points" while running QRP (all I've got)...
>I am trying to find a group where CW is not shunned.
>The two nearby groups treat me like I am a leper when
>I mention the mode. Often it is the end of any conversation.
>
>am not sure where the myth of "CW operators are always
>welcome" got started because it is not true here.
I admit it’
Kevin,
I'm in Aloha, so you can sign me up when you get your group together. I
have been thinking about what it would take to get a homebrewer group
together in the Portland area, but I haven't run into any other builders
from the area. It would be nice to have a place out in the woods to
str
Walter Winchell was famous for the "code" spurts during the radio brodcast,
I remember them well. Couldn't copy code then, so I was "fooled". Trivia
experts say the "radio" and "Telegraph" CW was "FAKE". Just Winchell
working the key, not really sending anything. That and his "authoritative"
Well, I must have missed the memo. I thought this was the "Elecraft" list. But
for the past couple weeks, it appears to be a general discussion list. I though
the various and sundry "QRP-L" lists were more for that. Of course, I note a lot
of cross-posting, so I guess folks like to see their words
Hello everyone
Nobody mentionned the importance of the antenna when operating QRP. Which
is the best : 10 watts on a three element beam or 100 watts on a dipole ?
I am not a DX champion or an avid contester but I reached te 100 countries
without particularly hunting for any of these, and in about
Back in the days of B&W TV Winchell had a 15 minute gossip gig...(or was it 1/2
hour?...I don't remember anymore)...At the beginning of the show he was shown
sitting at a table sending his CW message using a bug...
Jerry, wa2dkg
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Sounds fun, I might be in for that.
If my K3 is delivered in time, I'll be taking it with me to KH6 for WW
CW and possibly SSB too. Otherwise, I'll take my K2 and we're going to
try it (with DSP) for the 160M station. I'll be at a station on the
big island.
Jeff N6GQ
On 6/13/07, J F <[EMAIL PRO
Would anyone be interested in forming 5 person teams
for the CQWWDX events this Fall?
As I recall, the 2006 rules allow you to form teams
consisting of folks from anywhere (ARRL has geographic
restrictions). Your score still counts towards your
contest club's total, if you belong to one.
It might
Thanks to all who replied - I guess I should have searched more :-)
On 13/6/07 11:21, "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent:
> While building an XV144, I assume it is wise to take ESD precautions?
> I have everything I need except the wrist strap, which seems to have gone
> missing
For Sale: Clifton Labs Z91 Spectrascreen Panadapter
Assembled, tested and operated using my K2 with optional Clifton K1-U
buffer amplifier interface
Z91 (only) $390
Mike Keller
W1BNC
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You
In the early 90's, while employed as an engineer
for Uncle Sam, we had a contract with NA Rockwell,
in Newport Beach, Calif. - for computer chips.
Next door on their grounds, was an old Collins
Radio facility. And they still left the old
Collins tower and beam, outside on the Rockwell
plant's fron
While building an XV144, I assume it is wise to take ESD precautions?
I have everything I need except the wrist strap, which seems to have gone
missing over the last 10 years or so.
Can anyone in the UK recommend a supplier? Looking at RS they are rather
expensive.
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If you must play, decide on t
In a message dated 6/12/07 11:47:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Can you believe, Andy Rooney of CBS "60 minutes" was a reporter for "Stars
> and Stripes" newspaper in WW2?
>
Not hard to believe at all:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/rooney.asp
Be sure
Just keep beating on them. That's what I do here. Eventually, you'll
find some that want to be "real" ham operators. :)
73, Dan KB6NU
On Jun 12, 2007, at 10:52 PM, Kevin Rock wrote:
You would not believe how they scatter when I pull a circuit board
transceiver out of my pack :)
73,
Steve Kallal wrote:
I have a requirement that my rigs have relatively high audio output wo/
distortion from the headphone jack. I have a moderate hearing loss, about 45
db down especially in the speech region. The audiologists calls that
I've had that sort of loss in one ear since childhood and
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