Re: [Elecraft] [K2] auto tuner capabilities

2018-05-03 Thread Vic Rosenthal
It’s great. It matches almost anything. In the field I just hook a wire to the end of a fishing pole and throw a counterpoise on the ground. Very quick and easy. I highly recommend it. Vic 4X6GP > On 4 May 2018, at 5:42, Robert G Strickland wrote: > > I've seen and read a great deal about fe

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] auto tuner capabilities

2018-05-03 Thread Wayne Burdick
Yes. Our ATU algorithm was in fact pioneered on the KAT2. It has eight inductors and eight capacitors, and was designed specifically to match a wide range of random wire antennas. The hardware and firmware were refined over multiple field events. Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com > On M

[Elecraft] K2 Sold

2018-05-03 Thread Andy Yates
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[Elecraft] [K2] auto tuner capabilities

2018-05-03 Thread Robert G Strickland
I've seen and read a great deal about feeding random lengths of wire, usually end fed, in QRP operation. All sorts of tuners and counterpoises are proposed and discussed. Question: is the K2 auto tuner sufficient and effective in these types of situations? I'm thinking of building and installin

[Elecraft] FS: Elecraft Station

2018-05-03 Thread Rob Monsipapa via Elecraft
I'm moving to the Flex 6600M so my entire station is up for sale. I'd like to find someone in the Phoenix area if possible but will consider shipping if needed. K3 - $1875 P3 Panadapter - $700 KPA500 Solid State Amp - $1700 KAT500 Antenna Tuner - $450 (sale pending) Everything runs and

[Elecraft] K2 for sale

2018-05-03 Thread Andy Yates
K2/10 Serial # 3009 with:     KSB2, K160RX, KNB2, KAT2     KIO2, KDSP2(KAF2 also), MH2 mic     latest firmware     K2 Keying Modification done     K2 Temperature Compensated PLL mod     zero beat indicator(right most LED of rf/swr meter) All manuals and a bunch of assorted extra parts $625

[Elecraft] Operating Digital Modes via RemoteRig with K3 and local PC

2018-05-03 Thread K7MDL
Just FYI in case anyone asks about this someday. I operate 2 remote K3 stations (one at each home) from a K3/0-mini and RemoteRig units. At first I tried using a laptop and connecting audio/serial cables to the K3/0-mini. Eventually I was able to make it work. Considering the mic and speaker conn

[Elecraft] PR6 Preamp for Sale

2018-05-03 Thread Richard Lawn
Only used briefly I'm asking $100 shipped for this 6 meter Elecraft PR6 preamp with all cables and connectors to attach to the K3. 73 Rick, W2JAZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://

Re: [Elecraft] K1 PORTABLE OPS STATION

2018-05-03 Thread Neil Gallensky
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Re: [Elecraft] K1 PORTABLE OPS STATION

2018-05-03 Thread David Gilbert
The original source may not be available anymore.  A Google search for "Elecraft K1 toolbox" comes up with this reference, but the link contained in it is no longer valid. http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Cool-Alternative-stand-carrier-for-K1-with-case-td393650.html W0VLZ is the ham he g

[Elecraft] K1 PORTABLE OPS STATION

2018-05-03 Thread Alan KB7MBI via Elecraft
A few years ago i came across a portable OPS set-up for the K1 WHICH CONSISTED  BASICALLLY of a metal tool box or maybe a fishing tackle box.  The box  contained the K1 radio plus all accessories for the station.   There were two strap hinges attached to the op of the metal tool/tackle box.  Th