[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
When I took my general in 1961 at the LA Federal Building, I had to
draw a schematic of a Colpitt's Osc.
They weren't specific if it had to be solid state or Vacuum tube, so
I drew the solid state version I thought I knew best.
WOW, solid-state in 1962? Now that's
Doug Smith wrote:
So I copied the 20 WPM without flaw and then started pumping out the
CW on the hand key with what had to be the world's worst fist. I
hadn't used a hand key in 20 years! About half way through, she said
- and I quote: "That's just not fast enough".So I cranked
up the spee
On Fri, 2007-07-06 at 21:58 -0700, Phil Kane wrote:
> The only ones at the agency who welcomed the privatization of
> exams (both ham and commercial) were a number of secretaries
The first time I took the 2nd Telegraph my steely eyed examiner was a
very nice woman (Seattle office). I showed u
On Fri, 06 Jul 2007 22:35:47 -0600, Doug Smith wrote:
>The exams are all given by the equivalent of the VE guys --
>private contractors of some sort..
They are called COLEMs (Commercial Operator License Examination
Managers) and they are not volunteer non-profit folks like VEs
are. They ca
On Fri, 2007-07-06 at 21:22 -0700, Phil Kane wrote:
> They don't allow that any more. I could have had it - my Extra
> exam was in 1974 - but I was too busy being an FCC field
> supervisor to get a round tuit
Yeah, I was surprised at the time. I was ready to take the test but the
tes
On 7/7/07, Phil Kane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
They don't allow that any more. I could have had it - my Extra
exam was in 1974 - but I was too busy being an FCC field
supervisor to get a round tuit
heh, I was only 2 in '74.
--
JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH
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On Sat, 7 Jul 2007 03:20:33 -, Ken Kopp wrote:
>And they wouldn't accept my 20 WPM Radiotelegraph ticket
>for my 20 WPM extra! But by then it was a snap.
As long as the FCC gave the exams we would. When the exam
function was privatized, that stopped.
--
73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
E
On Fri, 06 Jul 2007 21:55:38 -0600, Doug Smith wrote:
>I had to get a new 2nd Telegraph a few years back and the FCC
>gave me 20 WPM credit -- not for having had a prior 2nd Telegraph
>but for having had an Amateur Extra since before 1980-something!
They don't allow that any more. I could have
I remind people that before the FCC became involved,
there was no test. If you could beg, borrow, or steal
the parts and nail them to a board in the correct
order, you were on the air. Talk about vanity calls,
you made your own!
I took my General test in the Federal Building in
Cleveland Ohio, the
On Fri, 6 Jul 2007 20:15:40 -0500 (GMT-05:00), Mike Morrow wrote:
>Bill wrote to John:
>>I'm not sure what you are implying. I took my tests in 1980 under a
>>steely-eyed FCC examiner, and they were multiple-choice back then.
When I saw Bill's comment I looked into the mirror. My grey
eyes
On Sat, 2007-07-07 at 03:20 +, Ken Kopp wrote:
> And they wouldn't accept my 20 WPM Radiotelegraph ticket
> for my 20 WPM extra! But by then it was a snap.
I had to get a new 2nd Telegraph a few years back and the FCC gave me
20 WPM credit -- not for having had a prior 2nd Telegraph but for
David,
I am not sure how best to put this...
Imagine you put a resistor of infinite value in parallel with your 100
ohm resistor and measured it at the ends of the 100 ohm resistor; of
course, you would see the 100 ohms; what if the two resistors were 100
ohms each? well, being in parallel, y
We can still do it but just do it a little slower -hi
jim/k2hn
--- nr5a <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Oh I don't know, I aced the code and the written
> first time, or at least
> thats what the FCC guy told me. I always felt like
> the Advanced was a waste
> for me it didn't give any extra CW sp
Oh I don't know, I aced the code and the written first time, or at least
thats what the FCC guy told me. I always felt like the Advanced was a waste
for me it didn't give any extra CW space. I can still do 20wpm, but I hate
that fast now, I'd rather put around at 14 or 15. hi
Jerry - NR5A -
That's right Ken. Either longhand or type it.
Cheers,
jim/k2hn
--- Ken Kopp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> And they wouldn't accept my 20 WPM Radiotelegraph
> ticket
> for my 20 WPM extra! But by then it was a snap.
>
> Here's a tip, BTW ... many can write faster when
> copying CW
> by using lon
And they wouldn't accept my 20 WPM Radiotelegraph ticket
for my 20 WPM extra! But by then it was a snap.
Here's a tip, BTW ... many can write faster when copying CW
by using longhand.
73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
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On Jun 30, 2007, at 8:23 PM, John Tobias Croteau wrote:
As some of you know, I've been looking at putting together a K2
station for portable RTTY/PSK31 operation. However, as I am looking
at the cost differences, I am now wondering if I might better off with
a K3.
Go with the K3. The K2/100
The theory was bad enough but what about the 20WPM
code. Had to go back three times before I got it.
Had an awful time. I guess that's one of the reasons
I hated to see the cw requirement go. It was so hard
for me but if you want it bad enough etc. etc.
Cheers,
jim/k2hn
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"Oh, yeah, Yaesu also said they would not repair the radio because the PCboard
damaged is not made anymore. "
This was posted on another reflector about an FT1000.
Not being a betting man, however, it does seem to me that the likelyhood of that
being said about an Elecraft product, would remain
Working on my K2 (page 48) Assembly, Part II and as I'm installing the
wad of 1/4 watt resistors, I have been measuring them after
installation.
R6 and R8 are both listed as 100 ohm resistors (BRN-BLK-BRN), but
after installation, both show 61.6 ohms on three different
DMM's..while R7 whi
When I took my general in 1961 at the LA Federal Building, I had to draw a
schematic of a Colpitt's Osc.
They weren't specific if it had to be solid state or Vacuum tube, so I drew
the solid state version I thought I knew best.
Al WA6VNN
** See what
On Jun 12, 2007, at 2:49 PM, Gary D Krause wrote:
The reason I am asking is because, I have the SSB board ready to
install. I have been using the basic K2 the last few days in CW
mode and I really like it since I work mostly CW.
The installation of the KSB2 won't affect operation on CW. I
When I took my first exam in 1951 ... in OKC, where the FCC came once
per
year ... there's no doubt (!) in my mind that I had to draw ... not
correct ... several
schematics. One was a Colpits (SP?) oscillator. There were also simple
essay
answers required for several questions.
When I took m
Mike Morrow wrote:
The FCC ham technical exams were multiple choice when I took my first
one in 1968, and they had been at least as far back as the early
1950s when my Dad took his.
The only FCC technical exams that were not ALL multiple choice was/is
the one for First and Second Class Commerci
Bill wrote to John:
>I'm not sure what you are implying. I took my tests in 1980 under a
>steely-eyed FCC examiner, and they were multiple-choice back then.
The FCC ham technical exams were multiple choice when I took my first one in
1968, and they had been at least as far back as the early 19
July 14th is the Milton Hamfest.
AI4NS was going to show off his K2 and spread the Elecraft work, but low
and behold he sold his K2 sold faster than expected! So now he still
wants to attend, but does not have an Elecraft rig to show off in time.
If anyone in the area is planning on going and
On Jun 23, 2007, at 4:39 PM, W2AGN wrote:
Well Said! Unfortunately, you will now be relegated to the
classification of
"old-fuddy-duddy" or worse by the "MCE" crowd. (MCE="Multiple
Choice Extras").
I'm not sure what you are implying. I took my tests in 1980 under a
steely-eyed FCC exami
I have for sale a factory assembled and tested Z100 CW and RTTY tuning
aid. It is as it came from the manufacturer and works as advertised. It
is a very neat little device. I paid $92 with shipping. I would like
to trade or sell it. I prefer a trade of some type preferably on some
qrp gear, maybe
Thanks, a few good ones there.
jim/k2hn
--- DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2007 12:25:42 -0400
> From: "DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] the Elecraft "knack"
>
> here is the full blow video
>
> http://www.you
OK, as usual, this crowd comes through. I am 67 and retired, hence I'm
doing this for fun. Thank you all for your many replies ... these
reflectors are more like living encyclopedias. It's the really good
side of the Internet.
I now have a small handful of volunteer mentors, probably about
After purchasing a new sound card (E-MU 0202, USB 2.0 interface) and
working more with Rocky and PowerSDR software, I've extensively revised
my Softrock LIte 6.2 receiver review.
The revised page can be found at
http://www.cliftonlaboratories.com/softrock_lite_6_2.htm
As usual, I invite you
A trade was made, thanks Tim NZ8J
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Subject: [Elecraft] Trade Ten Tec Jupiter towards a K2/100
I have an excellent condition Ten Tec Ju
If there is anyone out there in Elecraft-land who has a recent PhD in
Perl Regular Expressions and would be willing to help an old FORTRAN guy
with answers to a few questions, I'd appreciate an email -- off
reflector please.
Look for K6DGW/BB in the Flight of the Bumblebees on 28 Jul. Got my
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Date/Time:
2000Z to 2359Z on 8 July 2007.
Mode:
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Exchange:
Members send: RST, State/Province/Country, ARCI member
number
Non-Members send: RST, State/Province/Country, Power
Out
QSO Points:
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On 7/6/07, Dan Barker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
It CAN be done on the K2. The KAT2 never retunes unless you press the retune
button you'd have to tune your remote AT using key down, but that may not
be a hardship.
That's a very useful reply, Dan. I'd assumed that the K2 would re-tune
automatic
Don
Thanks for the advice. I will do a methodical unpowered investigation.
Arthur VE9BP
>
> From: Don Wilhelm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: 2007/07/06 Fri PM 03:28:46 EDT
> To: Arthur Gunn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 #6155 Resistance check for A
Greg
I should have been more complete in my statement of the problem. 37.8 ohms in
both polarities of the leads is my current measurement.
Arthur VE9BP
>
> From: Greg Derda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: 2007/07/06 Fri PM 02:54:58 EDT
> To: Arthur Gunn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraf
Arthur,
The 8B line (Measured at U6 pin 8) is a voltage rail, so you should
resolve the low resistance reading before you apply power.
Be certain all the active devices are installed the right way around
(the parts placement diagram at the end of the manual is handy for
that), and check the
It CAN be done on the K2. The KAT2 never retunes unless you press the retune
button you'd have to tune your remote AT using key down, but that may not
be a hardship. I have a straight key wired up all the time anyhow. I use the
diodes trick and a stereo "Y" adapter to have the paddles and key alway
Hello,
The Black Widow Verticals that Ed, WA3WSJ, use to sell and turn over the
antenna project to the EPA QRP Club can be found at www.n3epa.org .
72
Ron de N3EPA
EPA QRP Club El Presidente'
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Progress seems fine except for a 36 ohm value measured at U6 pin 8
instead of >100 ohms (page 59). What values have you seen there? My
measurements were made with an Ideal auto-ranging DMM.
I see at least 8 paths plus active devices to be considered for
troubleshooting if 36 ohms is n
The XV144 also provides sequencing of the PTT versus RF output. This is
described in the XV144 manual.
73, Eric WA6HHQ
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Don Wilhelm wrote:
Samir,
The only valid reason I know of to use a sequencer is to protect
preamplifiers and other devices that could be damaged by the onset of
RF.
On 7/6/07, luc <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I have tried to get this functionnality too, but without success.
If you get informations on it, please tell me, it would be nice. I need it
for the same reason as you : a more or less resonnant GP on 10/15/20 and a
remote coupler for the other bands !
73
Samir,
The only valid reason I know of to use a sequencer is to protect
preamplifiers and other devices that could be damaged by the onset of
RF. Another common reason is to allow time for a slow amplifier relay
to switch so you do not cause arcing at the amplifier contacts - I do
not consid
A variation on #1 is to start watching the S meter when you get really
close, with AGC set to fast. The response on the K2 seems to be quick
enough that you can see if futter when you get with 10Hz and decide
which is closest. If you are lucky it won't flutter and will slowly
ramp up and down
here is the full blow video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMzfgnTted0&NR
de Doug KR2Q
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Hello,
I'm using XV144 with Kenwood TS-850S(will be replaced with K3). If I want to
use it with linear amplifier, do I really need Sequence Controller (a´la
http://www.ssb.de/amateur/pdf/dcw2400e.pdf)? I do NOT use preamplifier, no
need for it.
73' Samir
Samir Popaja, 7S7V (SM7VZX, T94BO)
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Great homepage. Had to forward that to a few people!
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Chris,
You have inadvertently changed the sidetone source in the menu.
Enter the menu for STL and set the value to about 40, then tap DISPLAY
to toggle the sidetone source. When you hear sidetone, stop tapping.
The sidetone source selection is intended to support older K2s that do
not have
I have just started working on my CW so that I can better help out at FD next
year rather than just do SSB. I am working on CW practice in the evenings with
a guy in my QRP club. However, I have noticed that when I hit the key, I hear
nothing from the K2. I am having to turn on my SWL receiver
Hello,
I am finishing up some work today on a web site.
Later I will pack my backpack and charge batteries for a outing on the
Appalachian Trail on Saturday, 07-07-07.
Depending on the weather I will be at either Round Head off Rte 501 near
Bethel, PA which is a 1 1/2 hour hike or at the pon
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