dBi or dBd? If dBi not impressive. My 20m antenna
produces 19 dBi and it´s by no means IMO very big,
just a 5 over 5 yagi stack.
73 Jim SM2EKM
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Phil Kane wrote:
The 17 dB gain of a rhombic is hard to beat. All the
commercial HF point-to-point stations used them, as did
Hi guys,
Just a point here. Can you think of *any* company who would make
schematics and diagrams available in the public domain before the
equipment has been released? I am astonished at what Aptos have
released so far, I would not have done so. The K3 is a major step into
the Amateur
A block diagram is available right now in the Preliminary Assembly manual.
73, Ken K3IU
Andrey Stoev wrote:
Looks like I am not the only one who is interested in the schematics
and the block diagrams - evrybody is saying how great K3 would be but
why we cant see any schematics in the manual
This relates to my consideration of purchasing a K3.
I know NOTHING about 6 meters. I'm an HF op who does CW and some SSB.
What I believe about 6 meters comes from my (limited) experience on 10
meters. I'm expecting that 6 is mostly closed but has occasional
openings, provided you're not at a
I had an interesting QSO last night. K9TTM, very sweet CW call. He was
running a Collins S-line and SB200 amp. His keyer was a homebuilt unit
from the 1960s. paddles were Vibrokeyers. His tuner was a Johnson
Matchbox. In other words, his whole station was classic - vintage
stuff. I
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Exactly!
When is the last time any of the other manufacturers published ANY
manual for a product before it was shipped, much less what Elecraft have
done? It wasn't that long ago the only way to get a manual was to buy
it, or wait for the radio you
Keith, I think your assumptions are pretty close to the mark. 6 is
mostly closed except during the summer months when there are
occasional sporadic-E openings giving 59++ contacts over distances up
to 1,000 miles (sometimes more, with double-hop) even when using low
power. As the name suggests,
I also don't know anything about 6 meters, but heard the broadcast
engineers over in Philadelphia used it and had a repeater on it.
Maybe it can work like CB over short range?
The 756 pro had 6 meters I think, but I never tried it, I don't
have any short antenna's for 10, 11, or 6 meters, and
There is nothing like working Europe on 6M when such an opening
results here in New England. I will likely always have 6M capability
in the shack, it is a fun band. There can be openings in the
Winter-time but they are much, much more rare than the summer time.
--
JT Croteau, N1ESE -
Hi Keith and all,
When I got my K2 (#402) built I guess in about 1999, it was only a curiosity
and sat next to my TS850 for about a year. I finally started doing some A/B
tests and soon after, the TS850 was the radio that was collecting dust. Had
somewhat of a financial adjustment a couple
On Thu, 27 Sep 2007, Darwin, Keith wrote:
As K9TTM and I chatted back and forth I was thinking about how it would
be to keep the same rig for decades. To always have that old friend
ready to go. I listened to his signal and thought about relay-based
semi break-in. I thought about tube
WARNING! 6 meters is addicitive! Once you work an E opening you will be
hooked for life.
You have received a lot of good info on 6 already. I will not repeat it.
Chasing grid squares is a lot of fun. You have several interesting
propagation modes on 6.
Meteor scatter
sproadic e
To get an idea of when 6M may be open, keep an eye on
TV channel 2 or 3.
My satellite receiver feeds the house distribution system
on Ch 3 and there's sometimes enough signal from distant
Ch 3 TV stations to QRM the satellite receiver's output.
Switching to Ch 2 usually shows dueling TV
The older one becomes, the less important new is.
Can't begin to remember all the radios I've owned during
the earlier part of my 55 years in the hobby.
We traded our 1st VW bug in because it had 22K miles on
it and was getting old! The last one had 226K miles on it.
I remember trying a
I know the KPA100 can be put in an EC2 enclosure to make a stand-alone
linear for the K2. Could that same stand-alone unit be used with the
K3/10 to get 100 watts?
Or could the KPA3 be put in an external case and used with a K2?
- Keith N1AS -
- K2 5411.ssb.100 -
Well stated.
I for one plan on keeping my K2, and at some point getting a K3. I am
46 years old, and expect these rigs to last me a considerable amount of
time.
But who knows, something new from Elecraft, could likely change my
mind in the next 20 years or so.
David Wilburn
[EMAIL
I plan. Boy David, I hear you. The K2 is my dream rig. Great
performance at a low price. It is my choice over every other rig out
there. Period. I plan to keep it and use it and continue to love it.
Then Elecraft brings out this K3 thing. And my plan gets pulled out
from under my feet.
Hi Keith,
I know the KPA100 can be put in an EC2 enclosure to make a stand-alone
linear for the K2. Could that same stand-alone unit be used with the
K3/10 to get 100 watts?
This has been discussed before - check the archives - and the answer was afaik
no.
Or could the KPA3 be put in an
Toby is correct. The KPA100 is not compatible with the K3. And the KPA3 is
strictly an internal component of the K3.
-
73,
Greg - AB7R
Whidbey Island WA
NA-065
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Hi Keith,
I know the KPA100 can be put in an EC2 enclosure
Thanks much guys!
- Keith N1AS -
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To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Darwin, Keith;
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 in
I for one plan on keeping my K2, and at some point getting a K3. I am 46
years old, and expect these rigs to last me a considerable amount of time.
I very much agree. I use my K1 for mobile operating and will likely never
discard it. (Barring catastrophic failure, of course.) It matters not
~
N2CQ QRP CONTEST CALENDAR
September 29 - October 28, 2007
~
CQWW RTTY DX Contest ... 150w Category
Sep 29, z to Sep 30, 2400z
Rules:
Tonight I finished the RF board and soldered in the three connectors for
the SSB board which is not yet assembled. With a signal generator, all
the slug tuned transformers and the six trimmers have been touched up.
Great to hear some real live SSB and CW signals on 80 m.
However, I am
And much more.
Don't forget
Aurora
Auroral E
Ionoscatter
F2
And mixed mode!
6 is HIGHLY addictive!!!
From GM I ran 2 x 7 ele long yagis and 400w and regularly used to work
100-150 + US stns during F2 openings!
Many using dipoles and 100w inside rooms!
I am small fry - 138
Don't forget, we have a 6M Sprint coming up on October 20th.
http://svhfs.org/fall_sprint_rules.htm
Activity is historically sparse for this contest, only 17 logs were
submitted in 2006. However, that's no excuse to not get on the air
and make some noise. I'll be on with my puny 20W from the
Kevin,
I believe you will find the problem on the Control Board rather than the
Front Panel. The Front Panel only displays what the microprocessor on
the Control Board tells it.
If you have another K2, you can quickly determine if the control board
is at fault by temporarily swapping them.
Julian G4ILO wrote:
Regular openings like you get on the lower bands
obviously are, but the MUF is rarely high enough to support 6m
propagation even during the solar maximum,
The biggest recorded solar maximum in history occurred in 1957. A friend
of mine had built a little
Ken Kopp wrote:
Six tends to peak near the Spring and Fall equinox because
of the earth's tilting towards the sun at these times.
Probably a typo, but should be corrected. :-) 6M sporadic-E propagation
peaks around the SOLSTICES (June and December), not the equinoxes. There is
rarely ever
Six meters is VERY addictive. I started back in the late 60's with a
Lafayette 1-watt AM transceiver (HA-650), and worked all over the country
and even down into South America with just a squalo antenna on my Dad's
chimney in MD when the band would open. Now I just use a 6-meter dipole,
and I
Anyone have a K102 they would like to sell?
--
GB 73's
KA5OAI
Sam Morgan
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Yes, Bill's totally correct.
My blunder in choice of terms ...
Chalk it up to oldpoopness
73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
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Any news as promised?
Benny OH9NB
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Help:
On 9/27/07, Sam Morgan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Anyone have a K102 they would like to sell?
You must be referring to a KIO2. IO as in Input/Output. No such
beast as a K102.
Just an FYI.
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JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx)
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Copied from the 9/18 K3 update, written by Eric:
Wayne and I discussed the schedule and our open issues today. While
we both felt that we may start shipping in two weeks, we agreed we
should add a week to that and conservatively set the official K3 first
ship date for Monday Oct 8th.
...so the
On 9/27/07, Mark Bayern [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Copied from the 9/18 K3 update, written by Eric:
and here is what happens when you put it through the Jive Translator:
Wayne and ah' discussed da damn schedule and our jimmey issues today.
Slap mah fro! While we bod felt dat we may start shippin'
Am I the only one who finds the jive translation less than funny? Can
we please have no more of this? This reflector is a wonderful place to
learn about Elecraft products and get help when needed. There are
adequate other venues for denigrating humor. This reflector is not one
of those
On 9/27/07, Jim Wiley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Can we please have no more of this?
Some of you need to lighten up, it was ONE post. There is way too
much whining about the K3 on the reflector. Many need to learn some
patience and just chill. The K3 will get here when it gets here. If
someone
I'll post an update by either end of day today or early tomorrow,
depending on work load.
73, Eric (Busy building K3s! :-)
Benny Aumala wrote:
Any news as promised?
Benny OH9NB
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Looking to purchase used KRC2 Band Decoder if anyone has one excess. Many thanks
John
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JT Croteau wrote:
On 9/27/07, Sam Morgan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Anyone have a K102 they would like to sell?
You must be referring to a KIO2. IO as in Input/Output. No such
beast as a K102.
Yep, suspicions confirmed,
I'll also be needing a new pair of glasses to go with that K _I_ 02.
Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
I'll post an update by either end of day today or early tomorrow,
depending on work load.
73, Eric (Busy building K3s! :-)
not acceptable Eric
you MUST stop all assemble of said vaporware K3's and
spend the next 3 weeks answering redundant K3 questions
Seeing how many of you assume I am a racist for translating some of
Eric's last announcement into Jive, let me also offer up a Swedish
Chef translation Hopefully, this will prove that I make fun of
everyone equally and, therefore, can no way be a racist.
Swedish Chef:
Veyne-a und I deescoossed
It seems Ask.com has captured the present American social attitude with their
latest motto as seen on their commercial. As noted on the reflector earlier
today, patience is in short supply. The motto from Ask.com is immediate
getification.
Kindof funny but strikes a cord I think. I know
Hi Tony,
Good to hear you are using HFTA. Excellent tool.
It's all about takeoff angle, which is determined by (a) the kind of
antenna(s) you are using, (b) their height above ground, (c) the terrain
characteristics, and (d) frequency. What takeoff angle you need is in turn
dictated by
See Also
http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek/in-prac/best-of.htm#powerpoles
http://home.comcast.net/~buck0/app.htm
On 27/9/07 21:08, JT Croteau [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent:
On 9/27/07, Edward Dickinson, III [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Is there a standard for the arrangement in the installation of Anderson
Actually it's probably instant getification. Patience is still a virtue.
73, Mike K5NU
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On Wednesday 26 September 2007 22:03:36 jgabbard wrote:
Still looking for that Non- working HW9 to restore and use, with docs
complete Thanks, John KF7OM
You will have a very long wait I think.
I doubt that a non working HW-9 exists because owners
will have fixed them.
Ian, G4ICV, AB2GR,
On Thu, 27 Sep 2007, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
I'll post an update by either end of day today or early tomorrow, depending
on work load.
73, Eric (Busy building K3s! :-)
Heretic that I amI'm thrilled that you're placing the priority on building
the stuff...who knows, maybe
On Thu, 27 Sep 2007, JT Croteau wrote:
On 9/27/07, Mark Bayern [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Copied from the 9/18 K3 update, written by Eric:
and here is what happens when you put it through the Jive Translator:
Considering that the head shed is in California, a translation into
vallye-speak
On Thu, 27 Sep 2007 08:41:24 +0200, Jan Erik Holm wrote:
dBi or dBd? If dBi not impressive. My 20m antenna
produces 19 dBi and it_s by no means IMO very big,
just a 5 over 5 yagi stack.
dBd. A 5-over-5 is a more complex antenna than a rhombic, which
consists of poles, wire, insulators, and
Howdy,
I'm sure somebody covered this, but October 8th is a holiday, Columbus Day
Limited UPS/Fedex/USPS etc
BTW... WE ALL APPRECIATE YOUR EFFORTS !!
THANK YOU ALL, VERY MUCH
DennisB W7IME
I'll post an update by either end of day today or early tomorrow,
depending on work
You are correct... My postal gal just mentioned Oct 8th was a holiday, as she
was dropping off the mail.
But a quick check of 'observed' holidays at UPS, confirmed that they will do
pickup and deliveries on the 8th...
DennisB W7IME
-- Original message --
Thanks for all the input re: single lever paddles.
Since I had just recieved my 15 wpm endorsement for the ARRL Certificate of
Proficiency (obtained at 10 wpm) I decided to treat myself to a single lever
paddle. I got a good deal on a Kent SP-1 on eBay and made the deal.
I love it. It works
Jim Wiley wrote:
Am I the only one who finds the jive translation less than funny?
Can we please have no more of this? This reflector is a wonderful
place to learn about Elecraft products and get help when needed.
There are adequate other venues for denigrating humor. This reflector
is
Larry Makoski wrote:
Nowhere in the Constitution are you guaranteed the right to not be
offended.
Nor do we have any right or priveledge to *be* offensive! This
reflector (like the rest of ham radio) is a multi-cultural,
multi-national, and multi-racial group, so please play nice. Social
Found one Thanks for the BW, John KF7OM
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Thanks for the APP replies and links.
Regards,
Dick - KA5KKT/4
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It seems a constant reminder is again in order:
The good guys could have waited until next week AFTER half of us spent our
annual ham budget on an Orion or FT-2000,etc and put up an ad FlashNew K3
from Elecraft has arrived. Order yours now for immediate delivery, just
$2299 + tax and
A link to a ton of 6 meter stuff
http://6mt.com/6tech.htm
George NE2I
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Hi everybody;
A while ago I'd swear I saw a reference to an add. for APP ratchet
crimper Jaws only. These were meant to be used in the universal
crimping handles now widely available all over the place.
Can anybody give me a pointer in this direction?
Regards, Bob K7HBG
Hi Don,
Well as it transpired, I could not go to bed without swapping front
panel display boards. The replacement board provides a rock solid
display - no spurious flicking into Menu mode and back again. So it
into the display board with a microscope to examine systematically every
soldered
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It seems a constant reminder is again in order:
The good guys could have waited until next week AFTER half of us
spent our annual ham budget on an Orion or FT-2000,etc and put up
an ad FlashNew K3 from Elecraft has
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