>From the Yahoo News page:
"...According to three studies released in the United States on Tuesday,
experts believe the familiar sunspot cycle may be shutting down and heading
toward a pattern of inactivity unseen since the 17th century.
The signs include a missing jet stream, fading spots, and sl
Just in time for my retirement...
I've been too late for cheap gas, generous pensions and free sex. The story
continues...
73 Stephen G4SJP
On 15 June 2011 15:02, Tony Estep wrote:
> >From the Yahoo News page:
> "...According to three studies released in the United States on Tues
One more good reason to get your KPA500 ASAP ;o)
Seriously, after 35 years in the hobby and at least 3 cycles, I've observed that
although the peak of the cycles is an aid to propagation and communication, the
troughs don't make it impossible.
73,
Tom
Amateur Radio Operator N5GE
On Wed, 15 Jun
to hell with free sex - free Elecraft gear would be good :-)
sorry about the 'me too' post Eric :-)
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108, KX3 #???
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Natural ability without education has more often attained to glory and virtue
than education without natural ability. -Cicero, statesman, orator, writer
The last part of the article is more positive:
"There is no compelling reason to think that the Sun is about to go into
hibernation," said Yi-Ming Wang of the Naval Research Laboratory.
"On the other hand, we don't understand the solar dynamo well enough to
make any reliable prediction about wh
The sun is about 4,600,000,000 years old. We've been studying the its
behavior with modern scientific instruments for about 100 years.
That's like observing the weather conditions today for a few seconds and
then trying to use what we observed to understand and predict the behavior
of the weather
does this help?
http://www.zerobeat.net/cgi-bin/k2data/db.cgi
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108, KX3 #???
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There is a coherent plan in the universe,
though I don't know what it is a plan for.
- Fred Hoyle
On 15 Jun 2011, at 01:59, KD3RF wrote:
> It would
On Wed, Jun 15, 2011 at 10:44 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> ...It might rain. It might not. I think that's about what the Yahoo article
> said...
Well, in any event, it's only temporary. The last sentence points out that "a
grand minimum of solar activity would be merely a temporary effect, sin
Unfortunately, Tony is very busy with the standard kit so I wonder if
here is someone who can sell me the kit for K3.
I want to try first with a low-cost kit before moving on to something bigger.
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The key continued enjoyment of the hobby is
... obviously ... adaptability. I've -never- been
kept off the air by "band conditions". I may
well not be able to do what I'd prefer to do
or talk to who I'd like to, but there's -always-
a ways to "get on the air".
73! Ken - K0PP
Well I'd forgotten all about that!
Just posted my K2 on the page.
Thanks for reminding us!
Ken..G0ORH K2 K3 P3
Sent from my iPhone
On 15 Jun 2011, at 16:47, "David Ferrington, M0XDF"
wrote:
> does this help?
> http://www.zerobeat.net/cgi-bin/k2data/db.cgi
> 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3
Folks - Lets limit this somewhat OT thread. It has already had 8 posts
in less than 2 hrs.
Remember - Please self moderate non elecraft product related postings
after ten have appeared in the interest of keeping list volume
reasonable for others. We allow limited OT posts, but we'd like to keep
I acquired #589 as an unfinished kit last year. When I got it, I
discovered missing and misplaced components, incorrectly wound toroids,
and an area of the RF board with the traces burned off. Instead of
fixing this can of worms, I ordered a new RF board and components from
Elecraft. I rebuilt it,
Can I ask what is the black light mod? Thanks Martin
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its what I see when I turn out the lights,, I cant tell you but I know
its mine
Bob K3DJC
On Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:28:16 + Martin Staffa
writes:
> Can I ask what is the black light mod? Thanks Martin
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I hate to be a bother but is there any status updates on when the kits
will start shipping to those not field testing?
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Martin,
I believe that is the "backlight mod" for the K1 - it illuminates the
back of the LCD display so it can be read in the dark, or in very low
ambient light levels.
Drop the "l" from "Black" and you will have it right.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 6/15/2011 2:28 PM, Martin Staffa wrote:
> Can I as
Insight needed. I noticed my K2's internal battery voltage dropped to below
operating range even though the rig was in charging mode while plugged into
mains. I assumed the battery had gone bad. Pulled the rig apart and measured
voltage while the rig was off. 12.1 VDC. Turned the rig on and measure
>From Hamvention, I ordered the KX1 with the ATU, the paddles and the 3080
mod kit. They arrived a couple of weeks ago. This is going to start a line
of firsts for me: first major kit, first time learning CW (in a serious
fashion), first time into qrp, etc. I'm excited to start, but a bit
intimi
FOR SALE: Elecraft K2-100 #4991 with KSB2, KDSP2, KIO2, KNB2, FDimp, and MH-2
Hand Mic. W3FPR's constant-level audio output module installed, along with K6XX
mod (lights when you're w/in +/- 20 Hz of CW signal). Less than 3 hours on
finals; all manuals, non-smoking home. $1150 plus shipping C
I guess I don't understand lulu.
I tried to buy the book a week ago and its still setting in lulu "funds
pending" It won't let me
enter a new order using the discount code.
I'm paying with paypal and theirs money in paypal.
Any ideas?
Larry K1ZW
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun.
On Wed, Jun 15, 2011 at 4:41 PM, Kenneth Race wrote:
can I install the power output mod while I am building the KX1 basic
>
YES.
> A number of years ago, I bought a XYtronics soldering station. I've
> had
> some minor difficulties getting replacement tips for the iron. I
> ordered
> and
> What kind of isolation diodes would you suggest?
Any switching diode (1N4148, etc.) would be fine.
> Any how should they be connected?
As any set to isolation diodes ... two diodes per data line (A,B,C,D)
cathodes to the K3, anodes to the RCS-12 and KPA-500.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 6/
Hello Dave,
I am using the K3 and the P3 with the KPA500. I have the Navigator interface
on th aux -y- cable. I was having trouble with the band keys on the amp
also. I ordered the aux cable package and I neglected to connect the
Interrupter adapter on the Y adapter.
:The Key Line Interrupter ada
I see a lot of chatter about a cable for the KPA500. I'll have mine on
my K3, I don't have a P3 or any other band decoders and the like. Do I
need to modify my order to include a cable?
73,
Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 2011 Cal QSO Party 1-2 Oct 2011
- www.cqp.org
> Anodes towards K3/KPA500 signal junction. Just one diode needed per
> BCD signal.
No, that will not work since anode to K3/KPA500 will not allow the K3
to pull the RCS-12 inputs low. Since I don't have a schematic for the
RCS-12 (none published as far as I can fine), my assumption is that
th
Dick,
Either the battery wasn't being charged properly or it's old and not
holding a charge.
How old IS the battery?
Cheers, Alan
Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40)
570-321-1516
http://WilcoxEngineering.com
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https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/28062?ref=awilcox
William
On Wed, Jun 15, 2011 at 10:38 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
> I see a lot of chatter about a cable for the KPA500. I'll have mine on
> my K3, I don't have a P3 or any other band decoders and the like. Do I
> need to modify my order to include a cable?
Probably a good idea, unless you're going to fabri
Got an email from Vicki at Elecraft saying my KPA500 kit will be shipping in
the next 5-7 days. Let the fun begin!
73,
Rob
NV5E
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Let me restate this. The diode needs to "point" at the K3 in order for
the K3 to pull the BCD signal low.
So the bar (cathode) is towards the K3, while the triangle (anode) is
connected to the bandswitch.
Looks like I got the two terms backwards in my earlier email.
Jack Brindle, W6FB
On Jun
" Bottom line...if your tip fits between the components use it, keep it
clean, use the correct solder, and watch that temperature."
To clarify Stan's comment, probably more boards are ruined by an iron that's
too cool than an iron that's too hot. Cooking a trace too long while waiting
for solder
I've been playing around with diversity mode on 40m - having just put up a
vertical off to the side of a horizontal dipole.
I have to say, listening to 40m is a delight with diversity turned on - CW
and Phone signals just float around in space when you're wearing the
headphones - very 3D. I haven'
Dick,
I can second Alan's suggestions. Either your battery has failed, or it
is not being charged fully. Do you hsave at least 14.1 volts output
from the power supply that normally connects to your K2? If it is lower
than that, the battery will never be fully charged. If it is 14.1 to
14
I think you have one cell in the battery that has gone shorted. Hard
charge on a 6 cell is 14.4. 5/6 of that is 12. 12.1 volts is what
you get when a charger expecting to charge something at 13.8 to 14.2
is put across 5 cells instead of 6.
On discharge a normal fully charged battery will near i
Don't combine! when signals are present on both antennas they may cancel
out due to phase differences on arrival (&/or within the K3)
Ideally the software should process each path separately and handle
extracting the signal
On Wed, 2011-06-15 at 16:52 -0700, vk4cmv wrote:
> I've also set up a m
Ken,
I prefer a narrow chisel tip, but a conical tip will do the job fine,
many like them better than the chisel tip. I would suggest the 1/32
inch because it will transfer heat better do to its larger mass. Use a
temperature of 750 degF or higher for best results. You will do more
damage
The K3 "line out" jack is MONO. Nothing beyond the K3 is gonna see two
signals. It might be combined in the K3 audio circuit, I didn't look this
up.
...bc nr4c
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Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 7:53 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> The K3 "line out" jack is MONO.
That is *INCORRECT*. The Line Out jack is stereo with Main RX on
the tip (left) and Sub RX on the ring (right). You need software
designed for diversity reception - each audio stream should be
decoded separately and the data combined after decoding.
73,
Joe, Jack,
Actually, the situation get more complicated. A lot of the "problem"
goes back to the time Elecraft added pullup resistors to the K3 band
data outputs because many users did not understand what pullup resistors
are, nor what they accomplished.
Now with the advent of the KPA500, t
Bill,
Look more closely - the LINE IN is mono, but LINE OUT has both channels
active. If you do not have the SubRX installed, you will only see
output on the left channel (from the main RX), but if the sub-RX is
installed, the right channel is also active with audio from the SubRX.
73,
Don
Fred, the cable is NOT required. However, it does more tightly integrate the
KPA500 with the K3 by providing more communications between the two.
For example, the KPA500 will follow the K3 band switching before you
transmit (rather than switching when RF arrives at the amp) and the K3 can
sense t
Hooray! I believe you are the first (non field tester)! I hope you get
notice it has actually shipped sooner than later. Maybe mine (and all
the others who have been patiently (?) waiting) will be forthcoming. I
don't know about all the others who ordered kits, but I am beginning to
feel a bit
Hi Joe et al -
I've read the very informative notes from W8JI
http://www.w8ji.com/polarization_and_diversity.htm - and the previous
lengthy & sometimes heated thread of posts on this forum. Very interesting.
In the end of the day, it looks like some kind of voting system would be
required to tak
Bob,
I ordered on April 6, about 10:00am, so I should be one of the first kits sent
out.
Rob
NV5E
> Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 22:16:03 -0500
> From: k5sm@gmail.com
> To: roblitesp...@hotmail.com
> CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kit
>
> Hooray! I believe you are
OK, I think I need to learn more about replying in my own thread. This
nabble thing demanded more sign-in info, and I thought I had already signed
in! So back to the drawing board on using the Elecraft Forum.
However, I think we're really making ground on the topic at hand, my
problems with the K2
Mine was ordered by web at 11:59:12 April 6th
My confirmation was received on April 6th at 14:57:45 West coast time.
Every day it's a gittin closer, goin faster than a roller coaster. (Old Buddy
Holly song lyrics).
73,
Tom
Amateur Radio Operator N5GE
On Wed, 15 Jun 2011 22:44:20 -0500, Rob Ma
On 6/15/2011 8:14 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> Fred, the cable is NOT required. However, it does more tightly integrate the
> KPA500 with the K3 by providing more communications between the two.
>
I just sent an email to sal...@elecraft.com, and got a reply from the
beautiful and ever present L
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