Re: [Elecraft] Wood bits

2007-07-27 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED],net
Forstner bits are available to 1/8th inch, but are expensive. The reason not to use them is that the cutting edge would dull in no time due to the copper clad board. A real waste of a good bit. Mike K4ELV - Original Message - From: "Jeremiah McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: F

[Elecraft] Hate the word "ham"

2007-06-23 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED],net
I certainly agree with Jozef. There is something called tradition. We are "hams," and should be proud of that title. It took much effort in days past, unlike today. When I recieved my Extra class license it meant something other than the fact of successfully memorizing some answers. We now

[Elecraft] KX1 straight key

2007-02-17 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED],net
I've finally had time to return to my KX1 today and was loading the various parameters into memory. I want to use a straight key. I loaded (HND) hand key, but the only thing that happened when I close the key was to key the unit which remained keyed until I pulled the key plug out of the rig.

[Elecraft] KX1 VFO noise

2006-08-28 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED],net
I haven't used my KX1 since I completed assembly a few weeks ago. At that time all seemed well. In preparation for a trip I got the unit out to test it. I found that as the VFO was tuned a "popping or clicking" noise is heard each time the display moves. I seem to recall seeing this mentione