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No need to be sorry, Eric. This was an EXTREMELY interesting and informative
thread. The sheer number of responses is a testament to that.
Vy 73 de Bert
WA2SI
Sent from my android device.
-Original Message-
From: Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wed,
Guys - please self moderate to limit threads. Except in rare cases, 5-10
replies are more than enough on any thread.
Eric
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> On Nov 13, 2013, at 2:46 PM, Rick Bates wrote:
>
> Please lets not allow this to run as long as the care and feeding of a PL259
> conn
Guys - Thread closed due to exceeding the max postings per topic limit.
Eric
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> On Nov 13, 2013, at 10:42 AM, "Charlie T, K3ICH" wrote:
>
> My computer has a very special key that I had custom made for me at great
> expense. It is labeled "DELETE". I find th
[Thread closed]
Sorry for not jumping in earlier. I was off-line quite a bit on other work
areas this week.
Let's close this thread in the interest of keeping list traffic under control.
This one way exceeded the list guidelines posting volume limit. Please self
moderate and resist the urge t
Bill,
See KE7X.com, upper left side of the front page.
73!
Ken - K0PP
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On Thu, Nov 14, 2013 at 12:43 AM, Ken G Kopp wrote:
>
> Bill,
>
> I -think- this will be another rather complete manual of
> the same detail level an
Bill,
I -think- this will be another rather complete manual of
the same detail level and quality as the one you have
for your K3.
73!
Ken - K0PP
On Thu, Nov 14, 2013 at 12:17 AM, Bill W2BLC wrote:
> That is great! I have his manual - will this be a free update - or will it
> be something ad
FB Don,
I see the *'s . At first viewing, they look like flyspecks on my
printout.
Thanks.
73 de Brian/K3KO
On 11/13/2013 23:42, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Brian,
There is a "*" next to that "spark gap" and a note on the diagram which
defines the "*" as a COR.
Yes, there also is a spark gap.
73,
That is great! I have his manual - will this be a free update - or will
it be something additional to be purchased?
If it is an additional cost for me, then I feel that it is upon the
manufacturer to step up and clear the air - not a third party doing the
work for a profit.
Kindly hold the f
Brian,
There is a "*" next to that "spark gap" and a note on the diagram which
defines the "*" as a COR.
Yes, there also is a spark gap.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 11/13/2013 6:29 PM, Brian Alsop wrote:
Hi Don,
Correct me if I am wrong.
The back panel diagram of the K3 shows two BNC's labed RX anten
Hi Don,
Correct me if I am wrong.
The back panel diagram of the K3 shows two BNC's labed RX antenna. I
thought the thread originator was referring to this input path for a RX
antenna. It's what I use for RX antenna input.
I see "spark gaps" on the inputs on those pages you quote. I don't s
All the antenna configuration diagrams in the K3 manual show a COR on
the RX ant input.
See pages 41 through 44.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 11/13/2013 5:43 PM, Brian Alsop wrote:
Guys,
I thought he said RX antenna input. The COR is on the aux ant input.
There is no COR on the RX antenna input (it's no
Please lets not allow this to run as long as the care and feeding of a PL259
connector. :oD
I accept what you're all saying, in a perfect world. The originating poster
stated that he was running through a tuner, which indicates it's far from
perfect. That's fairly common, the other tuner reason
Guys,
I thought he said RX antenna input. The COR is on the aux ant input.
There is no COR on the RX antenna input (it's not needed, I think.)
73 de Brian/K3KO
On 11/13/2013 22:28, Mike K2MK wrote:
Hi Steve,
It is separated by a relay but that doesn't mean that you can't damage
internal cir
Fred Cady, KE7X, is about to release his newest manual detailing the
operation of the KAT 500 and KPA 500. I've been involved in the review
process and I think it will answer a lot of questions that people have. It
should be out in the next couple of weeks and will be a great addition to
Fred
Hi Steve,
It is separated by a relay but that doesn't mean that you can't damage
internal circuitry. If you hear relay clicking sounds while you are
transmitting then you have tripped the protective COR (carrier-operated
relay). If this occurs then you need to reducer power or separate your
antenn
I use this on the RX antenna:
http://www.arraysolutions.com/Products/as_rxfep.htm
...works great.
-Greg NY6C
On Nov 13, 2013, at 3:16 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Steve,
>
> The RX antenna input is protected by a Carrier Operated Relay. Other than
> that, there is no relay to disconnect the RX
Steve,
The RX antenna input is protected by a Carrier Operated Relay. Other
than that, there is no relay to disconnect the RX input.
If your TX antenna is sufficiently separated from the RX antenna, there
is no problem.
How much is 'significant' is often a question, and the answer depends on
y
It would be great if someone would write out a concise set of tuning
instructions for the K-Line. Then, perhaps, all questions regarding the
proper procedure would be answered.
As this has been a frequent and popular subject, there is room for a
proper explanation. I am not seeking a long thre
Actually, the SWR is constant along a lossless transmission line. It is
true that the complex impedance varies in cycles of a half-wave as you
move up or down the line. If the line has appreciable loss, the
measured SWR will decrease the further you get from the antenna.
Many years ago, the
I have a WORKING Bird model 6250 VHF/UHF milliwatt meter from way back in 1956.
This little baby has a range of 0-250 milliwatts from 30 to 500 MHz and has a
built in dummy load. It will indicate RF down to much lower frequencies than
30 MHz but I'm sure the meter reading won't be accurate muc
Bryan,
You must have noticed that the PTT and the DOT line are one and the same,
Certainly they can be both plugged in at the same time.
The only consequence is that in CW mode, you can either send a string of
dots if the INP menu is set to PDLn or send CW with the PTT switch if
the menu is in
On Wed, 13 Nov 2013 13:59:14 -0500, W2RU - Bud Hippisley wrote:
> If a transmission line is lossy, the SWR will get progressively lower as you
> move closer to the transmitter. In an extreme case (such as 1000 feet of old
> RG-58 or worse, at high enough frequencies), there will be so much loss
Am I correct in assuming that the Rec Ant input is disconnected from the main
receiver input upon transmit by way of a relay? If so, can I further assume
that connecting a beverage, or other receive antenna, to the Receive Ant input
will cause no harm to the main receiver upon transmit? In ot
Yes, you can, Bryan, just be sure to select the proper mode for which you
choose to tx with.
Have a great day,
--... ...--
Dale - WC7S in Wy
> Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 14:04:43 -0700
> From: hbsav...@shaw.ca
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Input to K2
>
> I've jus
I've just finished, calibrated and installed the KSB2 in my K2.
My question is, can I have both the key jack and the mic plug in at the
same time without frying something?
(Assuming my key and mic are not activated at the same time!)
73, Bryan VE6HBS
I got sick just looking at one of my pl259's...overload
Reggie k6xr
On Nov 13, 2013, at 05:46 AM, WM3M wrote:
Yes,
Stupid me, I signed up for wrong email list, I thought this was an Elecraft
email list?
Not a list for cables, connectors, how to solder..
Emory WM3M
-Original Message--
Bud wrote:
"... One reason practical SWR meters don't read the same value of SWR on a
line -- even at the same point on the line -- is because different circuit
designs may have different amounts of error, or inaccuracy, for different
amplitudes and combinations of R and X"
--
Rick, I believe you're confusing SWR and impedance.
If a transmission line is lossless, the SWR will be the same along the entire
length of the line.
If a transmission line is lossy, the SWR will get progressively lower as you
move closer to the transmitter. In an extreme case (such as 1000 fe
My computer has a very special key that I had custom made for me at great
expense. It is labeled "DELETE". I find that I use it quite a lot which
makes it worth much more than I paid for it Obviously not very many people
have ordered this convenient option.
I can offer private instruction on
I am considering a K1. Would like to meet you and talk about your K1
72
Bob near Madison
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View this message in context:
http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K1-Owners-in-Southern-Wisconsin-tp7580828.html
Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
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On Wed, 13 Nov 2013 09:40:02 -0500, Tommy wrote:
> If you want to know something
> about antennas/feed lines, try www.towertalk.com which is the correct
> place for this PL259 thread in the first place. If you don't know where to
> look for information, ASK!
Ah! But, just how many of those yo
So far I've counted 96 posts on soldering connectors onto coax. Really?
Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ
---
Yep! What I have found is the three most asked "technical" questions
by (beginning) hams are:
1) How do I program my HT?
2) How do you make
For some reason this comes up often on ham lists.
The SWR meter measures the match AT THAT point in the network. The SWR
varies along the feedline (which is why 1/2 wave feed sections are often
desired, so you can get an accurate antenna feed point reading).
You can take ten different meters,
I'm considering the K1 kit and would like to speak with K1 owners in
Southern Wisconin.
My QTH is 30miles West of Madison. I am willing to drive to meet you and
your K1. Hi Hi
Please feel free to email me at boband...@tds.net
72
Bob
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El
Don,
You need to convert the K3 IF I/Q output into an audio source for any SDR
app.
The way I converted the IF I/Q out (*KXV3A) *of the K3 to audio is via the
use of an LP PAN 2: http://www.telepostinc.com/LP-PAN.html . That feeds
into a Steinberg UR-22 2 In/2 Out Audio USB Interface. The USB ca
Yup. I should have made that clear. Sorry for the omission.
--Jeff, K6JW
On 11/12/2013 3:46 PM, Jeffrey Wolf wrote:
>Regardless of the method of soldering a PL-259, before trying to flow
>solder through the holes in the connector, use a file on the surface
>surrounding the holes and even in the
Hi, it's Mark Griffin, KB3Z. I was wondering how reliable the SWR reading is on
the K3? I have an external SWR/Power Meter hooked up between my K3, Antenna
Tuner and my Amp. Sometimes there seems to be some major differences between
the K3 and the External Meter. And it always is the fact the th
Ed,
Neither the KAT2 nor the KAT100 have provisions for manually selecting
an L-C combination. The ALT position of the KAT2 does allow the
automatic search for a match in a bit more "detail" than the normal
algorithm. I believe the tuning algorithm for the 'normal' KAT100 may
be close to th
more info
wondering if the 41C was why I ask,
rig has been on for last 36hr
I placed my hand on the top and found it very warm to the touch
I do have the dual rx but no xverter
dual rx was on for last 4 hrs
current drain says 1.48 - 1.59 A
room temp 27.7 F
On 11/13/2013 9:46 AM, Sam Morgan wrote
In extended Rx... ambient temp 55-60F
FP=32C
PA=24C
73, Ken K3IU
~~~
On 11/13/2013 10:46 AM, Sam Morgan wrote:
What temp readings are others seeing for front panel and PA?
FP = 41C
PA = 36C
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What temp readings are others seeing for front panel and PA?
FP = 41C
PA = 36C
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GB & 73
K5OAI
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It looks like these refillable "cores" hold the equivalent of 33 watt-hours
of power. That's maybe 40% more power than the internal AA battery pack
holds. The internal battery pack weighs ~240 grams, about the same as the
"reactor" and a single core. So it seems like a fair trade in terms of
ene
On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 7:39 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II <
b...@wjschmidt.com> wrote:
> So far I've counted 96 posts on soldering connectors onto coax. Really?
Obviously a topic that resonates with many Elecraft users.
73, phil, K7PEH
On 11/13/2013 6:40 AM, Tommy wrote:
Hey ya 'young whippersnapper' calm down some? If you want to know 'stuff'
about Elecraft equipment, this IS the place. If you want to know something
about antennas/feed lines, trywww.towertalk.com which is the correct
place for this PL259 thread in the first
Hey ya 'young whippersnapper' calm down some? If you want to know 'stuff'
about Elecraft equipment, this IS the place. If you want to know something
about antennas/feed lines, try www.towertalk.com which is the correct
place for this PL259 thread in the first place. If you don't know where to
loo
Yes,
Stupid me, I signed up for wrong email list, I thought this was an Elecraft
email list?
Not a list for cables, connectors, how to solder..
Emory WM3M
-Original Message-
From: Dr. William J. Schmidt, II
Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 10:39 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subje
Hi all,
Now that we are talking about the tuning of the K3 line. As a matter of
fact, I have the K3-KPA500-KAT500 combo and when tuned, it workes just
fine.All is working as it should but still, this combunation can do much
better. The tuning process is not so smooth as I would expect it to b
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