[Elecraft] RE: memory backup

2007-04-04 Thread RC kc5wa
Thanks to everyone who replied. I found what I needed RC kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

[Elecraft] memory backup battery

2007-04-04 Thread RC kc5wa
I've recently acquired an Alinco DR-600 Dual Band 2m/70cm radio. I was told it needed a memory back-up battery as the one inside was removed prior to replacement. I did not receive the manual. Does ANYONE what type of battery is needed and where to purchase it. de RC kc5

[Elecraft] FCC DATA BASE

2007-04-03 Thread RC kc5wa
Does anyone know the link to check the fcc data base for call signs ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

[Elecraft] loop antenna

2007-03-29 Thread RC kc5wa
some great RX loop antenna <http://www.schmarder.com/radios/misc-stuff/loops.htm> de RC kc5wa/ae ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, uns

[Elecraft] KX1 #1727

2007-03-26 Thread RC kc5wa
Has has been completed. Is operational and on the air. de RC KC5WA/AE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] GREAT alignment tool

2007-03-25 Thread RC kc5wa
Gang I found this alignment tool and it does a super job of adjusting those caps in the KX1. with a 2mm flat tip and being ceramic it does not detune the circuits. Just a satisfied customer <http://www.mtechnologies.com/tools/#align> de RC KC

[Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] K2 - How good on SSB?]

2007-03-16 Thread RC kc5wa
Original Message Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 - How good on SSB? Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:05:31 -0500 From: RC kc5wa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Curt Milton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> References: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Curt Using my K2 #4948 @ qrp ssb 9watts I worked 42

[Elecraft] Historical pictures

2007-03-13 Thread RC kc5wa
easier to quickly spot transmitter problems. It also meant I was not tied to the control board. RC kc5wa <http://www.kc5wa.us> ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

[Elecraft] re K1 bandwidth

2007-03-11 Thread RC kc5wa
Even though the K1 cames with two different capacitors to allow 70khz or 150khz. You can always select a capacitor from your junque box to give you ANY bandwidth that you desire. That is the beauty of the K1 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

[Elecraft] KX1 #1727 DEAD

2007-03-06 Thread RC kc5wa
RX is dead. Audio (white noise)is there and strong so is side tone... Any Ideas where to look? RC kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.

[Elecraft] 1727

2007-03-06 Thread RC kc5wa
CORRECTION.. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraf

[Elecraft] KX1 #1727 DEAD

2007-03-06 Thread RC kc5wa
o (white noise)is there and strong so is side tone... Any Ideas where to look? RC kc5wa ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://m

[Elecraft] re: vertical antenna

2007-03-02 Thread RC kc5wa
on the web site is a very good article called "Dirty little Secrets" about antennas. It should be required reading if your considering a vertical antenna. I've used both the hustler 5btv and the Butternut 10-80m vertical with excellent results. RC

[Elecraft] KX1 #1727 Alignment & Test PTII

2007-02-25 Thread RC kc5wa
All portions of Alignment & Test Part II passed with flying colors PS 13.1 VDC bat read on KX1 12.7vdc peaked 20m band using K2 @ 0.1w into DL1 same om 40m enjoyed copying sigs on both bands. RX current drain with LED ON 38.2ma with LED OFF 32.8ma. On to Assembly - Part III RC

[Elecraft] worked all continnents 160m

2007-02-22 Thread RC kc5wa
absolutely outstanding OM! congratulations! RC SKCC #89 What would life be, without a few Dragons? -- ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to

[Elecraft] toroids

2005-06-10 Thread &quot;RC&quot; KC5WA
I guess there is a Binocular Heaven or (?) then. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.6.6 - Release Date: 6/8/2005 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Yo

[Elecraft] K2 #4948

2005-06-09 Thread &quot;RC&quot; KC5WA
Completed Well almost a problem ( mine ) on 20m but it will be fixed in due time Whe! "rc" kc5wa -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.6.6 - Release Date

[Elecraft] K2 #4948

2005-06-07 Thread &quot;RC&quot; KC5WA
Assembly Part III Completed. Resistance checks within specifications. assembling case for Alignment and Test, Part III -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 267.4.1 - Release Date: 6/2/2005 _

[Elecraft] k2 #4948 status

2005-06-06 Thread &quot;RC&quot; KC5WA
Alignment and Test Part II completed Everything seems to be within specifications. Although 40m seem not to be active at this time the XG1 allowed me to peak the inductors L1 & L2 at 1uv levels. Hot Doggies -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.

[Elecraft] K2 #4948 status

2005-06-05 Thread &quot;RC&quot; KC5WA
Assembly Part II completed. Resistance checks within specs Alignment & Test, Part II on page 60, NEXT -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 267.4.1 - Release Date: 6/2/2005 ___ Elec

[Elecraft] K2 D40/41

2005-06-05 Thread &quot;RC&quot; KC5WA
On page 56 right side, adding the Mod of D40 & D41 Second instruction says "Solder D40 and D41 to the two round pads etc" No where do the instructions say what "1N" to use. The parts list does show 1N4148 as D40& D41 is this correct??? tnx "rc" kc5wa -- N

[Elecraft] K2 clarify please

2005-06-04 Thread &quot;RC&quot; KC5WA
Assembly Part II On page 57 right side FIRST instruction states "Find the "C6" label , along the back edge. The three pads near C6 are are labeled "J15" on the top side ( for use with the K60XV option) Install C6 (4.7pf) into the OUTER two pads of the three pads" .In other words the cent

[Elecraft] K2 #4948 status

2005-06-02 Thread &quot;RC&quot; KC5WA
I just finished Alignment and Test, Part I... Will begin Assembly, Part II. Maybe tonight after the Baseball game. First a couple of points. It was on this reflector about how to install the Tilt Bail and until I remember it I really struggled with it. Using 4 very long (1.5") 4-40 screws I loo

[Elecraft] K2 #4948 status

2005-06-02 Thread &quot;RC&quot; KC5WA
I have reached that portion in the RF Board Assembly titled "Alignment and Test, Part I" on page 42. Everything to this point has been a breeze ( exception being the Tilt Bail, [it took an hour to install] which I believe was designed to satisfy a designers twisted mind [g] ) "rc

[Elecraft] K2 #4948

2005-06-01 Thread &quot;RC&quot; KC5WA
progress update on K2 #4948 Front Panel Completed Next up RF Board "rc" kc5wa -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 267.4.0 - Release Date: 6/1/2005 ___ Elecraft mailing li

[Elecraft] re snag

2005-06-01 Thread &quot;RC&quot; KC5WA
Aaah Duh, Bingo! thanks Don and Mike: I guess that never sank in correctly. Now i don't get to gripe about having to manufacture spacers. [g] Thanks again for the point in the correct direction. de "rc" kc5wa -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti

[Elecraft] K2 #4948 snag

2005-06-01 Thread &quot;RC&quot; KC5WA
ts list. Unless it is the two 8mm x 8mm square black pads. and these need two be split in half and stacked to get the required 1/8 spacing on the diffuser. Thanks for any help... de "rc" kc5wa -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322

[Elecraft] K2 #4948

2005-05-31 Thread &quot;RC&quot; KC5WA
Progress on K2 #4948. Control PCB completed. Resistance checks look very good. Next up front Panel. de "rc" kc5wa -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 267.3.1 - Release Date:

[Elecraft] kx1 #1056 atu

2005-05-30 Thread &quot;RC&quot; KC5WA
. I even got a NULL on C9 of 1.5mv on my DDM's 200mv scale Tnx for the help de "rc" kc5wa -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 267.2.0 - Release Date: 5/27/2005 __

[Elecraft] kx1 after thought

2005-05-29 Thread &quot;RC&quot; KC5WA
I hooked an antenna put it in TUNE and I did hear the relays clicking to adjust the SWR after coming out of TUNE it indicated r9.9 on 40m, 30m, 20m de "rc" kc5wa -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 267.2.0 - Relea

[Elecraft] kx1

2005-05-29 Thread &quot;RC&quot; KC5WA
* Again I heard the signal in my station RX and the DL1 read 7.06 and it was slightly warm to the touch power is there but the reading are not. Any advice is appreciated. de "rc" kc5wa -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Da

[Elecraft] It's here, It's here

2005-05-27 Thread &quot;RC&quot; KC5WA
It arrived this afternoon while I was at work. What? My K2 #4948. Golly Gee I feel like a little kid waking up on Christmas Morning and seeing all the Goodies under the tree. "rc" kc5wa -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Viru

Re: [Elecraft] Appliances vs. kits [was: RE: Can Elecraft takeover...]

2005-05-21 Thread &quot;RC&quot; KC5WA
If you really want to EXPAND on that feeling. Use a schematic and build it Manhattan style or better yet DEAD BUG as in 2N2-40. Now that is a gas!! "rc" kc5wa Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: I suggest that the only thing that hasn't changed is that vaguely-defined but powerful

[Elecraft] chomping at the bit

2005-05-19 Thread &quot;RC&quot; KC5WA
It's done I just ordered a K2 counting the minutes until it arrives. Y Ha 72/ "rc" kc5wa -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.12 - Release

Re: FW: [Elecraft] Power Supply Ferrite Beads.

2005-05-16 Thread &quot;RC&quot; KC5WA
A Word of caution Charging Car Batteries give off HYDROGEN GAS don't charge them indoors in a closed room Dan Barker wrote: I just gave up on the whole thing, bought a car battery and a $20 trickle charger. Two (both sides) 30A fuse holders and it even works after the power goes out. A bit he

[Elecraft] J37/J-44 revisited

2005-05-11 Thread &quot;RC&quot; KC5WA
special. I did an Ebay search on the J-37 and compared the pictures of those offered and mine is in Good to Excellent condition. Hot Doggies "rc" kc5wa -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.7 - Re

[Elecraft] J-37-J44

2005-05-09 Thread &quot;RC&quot; KC5WA
the cleaning process. TNX "rc" kc5wa -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.7 - Release Date: 5/9/2005 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You

Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 Q1 Bad - Now no received signal / RF Gain

2005-04-30 Thread &quot;RC&quot; KC5WA
I believe that the J309 is pretty much interchangeable with a J310 or MRF102. At least I've done this with no change in other circuits and operation did not seem to suffer "rc" kc5wa Rich Holoch wrote: I had my KX-1 receiver working beautifully through the first 2 stages (up

Re: [Elecraft] Resistor Color Coder

2005-04-26 Thread &quot;RC&quot; KC5WA
I just down loaded it and worked fine on my Win XP system "rc" kc5wa Tony Morgan wrote: A while back there was a discussion on resistor color coding, Ran across this link. A freeware program, it's kind of neat. Win XP would not run it but it ran on my Win 98 machine.

[Elecraft] antenna analyzier

2005-04-20 Thread 72/71 de &quot;RC&quot; KC5WA
QTY? It looks like more than one is available? "rc" kc5wa EricJ wrote: Very interesting new player in the antenna analyzer wars. And a great job on the operator's manual as well. Eric KE6US - During the past two years I've been developin