Re: [Elecraft] Source and causes of poor solder joints?

2006-11-23 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
e leads, and finally go back to the original one to add more solder or reflow as needed. It's sometimes almost comical, but it works... 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the

RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for Numvember 20th, 2006

2006-11-20 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
eard an ND station on the air! - but the reports were all 229 or 219 or worse. I had the audio gain up more than I usually do, and was still straining to copy. The good news is that everyone was surprised to hear I was QRP ... more K2 mojo at work! Another week... 73 de c

[Elecraft] yet another logging question

2006-11-15 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
rtual QTHs - I tried this once in eQSL and the pain of multiple QTHs drove me away, screaming. I'm contemplating switching to a Palm PDA, so I'd be interested in hearing about logging software that runs there, especially if it knows how to export the log in a way that HRD will import

[Elecraft] Open wire feeder protection

2006-11-13 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
round disconnect. I bought some electric fence spark gaps to provide some lightning protection. I was planning to 1M 1/2W resistors across the gaps as a bleed ... but now I'm thinking that I should use a choke instead? There seem to be lots of differing opions on this :-) 73 de c

[Elecraft] K2 in SS CW...

2006-11-07 Thread Chris Hurlbut
at radio! I could probably do a full on SO2R in CW with 2xK2/100's and not have a problem. But I'm sure I would prefer one of the "big" radios in the end. Just my observations from the weekend. -Chris KL9A ___ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] 3rd Party SSB Monitor?

2006-10-04 Thread Chris Hurlbut
I've been reading about the lack of a monitor function with the SSB board in the K2. Is there a 3rd party external "box" that might work?  Not that I work SSB very often, but I consider audio monitor to be ESSENTIAL!   Anyone know? -Chr

RE: [Elecraft] K2 AGC problem

2006-08-31 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
GC control circuit /AGCOFF. You might want to check there, to make sure there is no signal on pin U1-2. 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. C

Re: [Elecraft] How does K2 NB work?

2006-08-26 Thread Chris Hurlbut
x27;t tried it mobile yet, but I would guess it will do a FB job on real ignition noise. -Chris KL9A Fred (FL) wrote: Hi - Thinking of building my 2nd K2. I wondered what the consensus is on HOW WELL DOES THE NB WORK? in a K2? In my spring #5422 K2 - I never could see much improvement i

[Elecraft] KPA100 HELP!!!

2006-08-10 Thread Chris Hurlbut
us, Pin 7 of U1 only has 0.8V. The manual says it needs 4V, and I can't find a 4V reading on anything, anywhere. The K2 turns on just fine with *just* the high power 12V supply plugged in. Any ideas, anyone? I really want to get this thing going!

RE: [Elecraft] Alaska - Cruise

2006-08-10 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
travel to DX a few times in the past year and always thought of taking along my KX1 - and was discouraged by trying to navigate the website to figure out the rules. It's hard even to figure out for the countries where CEPT is in place! Sorry, I just had to grumble. I'm sure no one from

Re: [Elecraft] wiring key plug for keying

2006-07-17 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
want to wire tip and ground for the SK and change to Hdn mode. This is hinted at on page 44 (45th page in the PDF), and a bit more clearly on page 65 (66th page in the PDF). See also p 68. 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@ma

Re: [Elecraft] XV50 on 70MHz

2006-07-13 Thread Chris Page
I have been so pleased with my XV50 that I have just started using on 6m, that I would jump at the chance to buy an XV70 to be QRV on 70MHz. Please Elecraft, think seriously about producing one. 73 de Chris, G4BUE On 13 Jul 2006 at 9:45, Allan Duncan wrote: > I have been very pleased with

Re: [QRP-L] Re: ARRL Southwestern Div. convention in September

2006-07-12 Thread Chris Hackworth
But I thought that sailors knew all the fun spots in San Diego. :) (Bootcamp Oct 86-Nov 86 San Diego, Master of the airplane pushups...) 73, Chris N8PHU ET1(SW) U.S.N. (Ret.) On 7/12/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: wayne burdick writes: > San Diego is als

Re: [Elecraft] Slow Code Watering Holes?

2006-06-26 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
occasional run of QSOs from calling CW at 10-13 WPM as I do, but I have more luck on the 30m QRP calling frequencies than anywhere else. 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to p

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day at Home

2006-06-26 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
soapbox, too! Let's show off our Elecraft rigs... http://www.arrl.org/contests/soapbox/?con_id=106 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Chang

[Elecraft] For Sale: KAT100-1

2006-06-17 Thread Chris LaClair
FOR SALE: KAT100-1 150W automatic antenna tuner for the K2 and K2/100. New in box, not built. Bought new from Elecraft in May 2005. $200+shipping. Please contact me off-list at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 73, Chris WT1L ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to

Re: [Elecraft] What Vertical Antenna Do I Need?

2006-06-13 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
I don't know anything about it other than what I read on the web page, but the photos of HB9ABX's homebrew mobil antenna sure are intriguing: http://www.datacomm.ch/hb9abx/antmob-e.htm He has designs for a number of mag loop antennas as well, which might fit your restrictions. 7

elecraft@mailman.qth.net

2006-06-07 Thread chris meagher
). Is there a way to test the 51R resistors in circuit? Also I imagine these must be non-inductive, ie film resistors, not wire-wound? Any suggestions on how to troubleshoot would be welcome. Chris Meagher VK2LCD PO Box 61 Woodburn NSW 2472 Australia Nearest town: Evans Head HF Rig: Elecraft K2

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QSL cards

2006-06-06 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
act so far :-) but I sent that card with an IRC. It's too soon to count the response as missing... 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Ad

[Elecraft] For Sale: Complete K2/100 package

2006-06-05 Thread Chris LaClair
split anything off. Total cost for all these items unbuilt in 2005 was $1968.45 I will sell all for $1,750 and include UPS Ground insured shipping to the Continental USA at no extra charge. I posted a picture here: http://users.adelphia.net/~wt1l/rtwr/DSC00848.jpg Please contact me off list at:

[Elecraft] For Sale: Complete K2/100 package

2006-06-02 Thread Chris LaClair
will sell all for $1,750 and include UPS Ground insured shipping to the Continental USA at no extra charge. I posted a picture here: http://users.adelphia.net/~wt1l/rtwr/DSC00848.jpg Please contact me off list at: chris (at) wirelesschris.com or by phone at (802) 238-7312 Thanks es 73, Chris

[Elecraft] K2 power meter question, again

2006-05-30 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
e difference between what I dial in and what the K2 itself measures. Does this sound at all familiar? It almost feels like a firmware issue. I have 2.03d 1.07. 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

[Elecraft] KPA100 Problem again

2006-05-23 Thread Chris Hurlbut
d?? Could it be something on the K2 control board? Any ideas appreciated! -Chris KL9A ___ 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://

Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 No PA PS??

2006-05-09 Thread Chris Hurlbut
some problems there. Sounds like U1 is bad??? -Chris KL9A On Tue, 2006-05-09 at 22:21 -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I have had the basic K2 up and going for a while, and have been using it > while I build the KPA100. Got the KPA100 built and all the inital tests > were fine on RX

[Elecraft] XV50 TRANSVERTER - L17

2006-05-07 Thread Chris Page
e 25, then I can use the slug from L17 to replace the broken one in L13, otherwise I assume I can use the slug from L1 which appears to be the same size? Thanks for any help and advice. 73 de Chris, N4CJ (G4BUE) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to

[Elecraft] VFO A/B modes?

2006-05-01 Thread Chris Hurlbut
ach time I swap VFO's? Like when I am on 7005 CW and go to VFO B, I'll be on 7185 CW, instead of LSB. Can this be done? Thanks!! -Chris KL9A ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the l

[Elecraft] C49 replacement?

2006-04-28 Thread Chris Hurlbut
Does anyone know if a .001 (102) ceramic disc cap will work instead of the supplied 102 monolithic cap in C49? I lost one of my 102's, and of course Radio Shack doesn't have a .001 monolith! Sheez. Will the ceramic discs work? Thanks! -

[Elecraft] re tokyo hi-power amps

2006-04-26 Thread chris meagher
I have been using for 2 years, an HL-200BDx with the K2. It puts out 200W with 10W drive or less, depending on the band. so far it has worked perfectly and has high levels of protection. Requires a good DC supply, i have a big battery bank as I'm on solar power. Chris Chris Meagher VK2L

RE: [Elecraft] Second RX

2006-04-22 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
I bought it exactly with this in mind - something small but adequately powerful to take with my KX-1. Unfortunately, 35W is enough that the tuner becomes an issue: that's more than the T1 is rated, and most everything else jumps to 100W capacity and becomes much larger. Maybe the

Re: [Elecraft] Is CW a Language? OT

2006-04-19 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
write up a "current" version of "Your Novice Accent" - maybe it's "Your 5WPM Accent" now? The idea would be to cover much the same topics as Your Novice Accent, with modern updates, as well as covering common contest protocol. Please contact me off-

[Elecraft] T1 review in AR magazine

2006-04-18 Thread chris meagher
An article written by myself on constructing the T1 tuner, has been published in the April issue of Amateur Radio Magazine (Australia). Best regards, Chris Meagher VK2LCD PO Box 61 Woodburn NSW 2472 Australia Nearest town: Evans Head HF Rig: Elecraft K2

[Elecraft] KAT2

2006-04-17 Thread chris
Does the signal pass through the KAT2 in both TX and RX or does it only pass through the KAT2 when you transmit CHRIS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr

[Elecraft] UN1?

2006-04-09 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
though I may try my hand at homebrewing one. 73 de chris K6DBG ___ 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/mailm

Re: [Elecraft] K2 glitch finally found!

2006-04-04 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
e narrowing down a problem in the AF amp. I'm about to give in, though. I'm more interested in getting on the air than fixing this myself... Thanks, Gary. 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be

RE: [Elecraft] K2 Options - when?

2006-03-31 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
cult. 73 de chris K6DBG ___ 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/elecraft Help: http://mailm

[Elecraft] KSB2 problem

2006-03-23 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
are free again! It's tempting, but I'm not going to rush soldering the socket back in and then rush a test. I'll do it tomorrow when I can go through the whole procedure and update the front panel, too. One for the archives... 73 de chris K6DBG __

Re: [Elecraft] cord vs. rick

2006-03-20 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
27;ve used up what we stacked last summer. Oh well. A lot of our wood is 'deadfall' from the creek ... we had a really good crop going, until a particularly high flood which swept it all (including a few 15' telephone pole-sized chunks) d

[Elecraft] Wow, antennas really do matter

2006-03-20 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
with the Flying Piggies and my might KX1 sent its signal all the way to Oklahoma City. Got 339 ... more work is needed before I can contemplate WAS, but it's definitely encouraging! Oink oink :-) 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Elecraft mailing list Po

RE: [Elecraft] Lists vs BB's vs Forums

2006-03-18 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
all, by the way! 73 de chris K6DBG ___ 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/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Lists vs BB's vs Forums

2006-03-18 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
key difference is that I didn't have to go looking for what's new, which is what it feels like trying to keep up with a dozen different fora... (usenet isn't dead, btw, it just smells funny). 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Elecraft mailing list Po

[Elecraft] K2 and dit

2006-03-15 Thread chris
I was on 80m SSB and just happened to touch the dit paddle on my key and it muted the RX the dah paddle does not mute the RX has anyone noticed this Chris K2# 5341 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to

Re: [Elecraft] K2 SPLIT MODE AND LOGGER 32

2006-03-15 Thread Chris Page
persuade them to use the FA command (instead of the FR command) to set the VFO A frequency. I don't mind them not using the FB command and not being able to have true split operation if that is what they want. 73 de Chris, G4BUE On 15 Mar 2006 at 12:09, Brian Mury wrote: > On Wed, 2006-

Re: [Elecraft] The Old KX1 Power output Problem AGAIN! Sorry

2006-03-15 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
I haven't done any resistor mods yet, but I spread the turns on L2 last week and managed to get my 20m output up about 0.5w according to the ATU. They now cover more than 70% (in my estimation)... 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Elecraft mailing list Po

[Elecraft] K2 SPLIT MODE AND LOGGER 32

2006-03-15 Thread Chris Page
ll have to learn to live with the problem - a pity because this is the first time that using my three K2s at two different QTHs has caused me not to like something about using them. 73 de Chris, G4BUE From: "Geoff Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To:

RE: [Elecraft] K2 SPLIT AND DX CLUSTER SPOTS WITH LOGGER 32 & N1MM

2006-03-13 Thread Chris Page
at is sent by N1MM to the K2. By the way Rich, what logging program are you using? It will be nice to know of one that doesn't cancel the split option on the K2. 73 de Chris, G4BUE On 13 Mar 2006 at 8:54, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Chris, > > The K2 is operating properly - apparent

RE: [Elecraft] K2 SPLIT AND DX CLUSTER SPOTS WITH LOGGER 32 & N1MM

2006-03-13 Thread Chris Page
Thanks for your quick reply Dan. Logger 32 has a "Radio Debug Window" which shows the commands and replies going between Logger 32 and the K2. When I click on a DX spot, Logger 32 sends the following message to the K2: Set Radio Freq/Mode : FR0;FA0001808;MD3;FA00018080000; 7

[Elecraft] K2 SPLIT AND DX CLUSTER SPOTS WITH LOGGER 32 & N1MM

2006-03-13 Thread Chris Page
rry was using the DX4WIN logging program and the answer provided was to use the TS850-TS950 option in DX4WIN for setting the radio, but Logger 32 only has a KENWOOD ALL option, which is the only one that works with the K2, and N1MM Logger specifically has an Elecraft setting. Thanks for any

[Elecraft] K2, MD-2 MIC AND MFJ-434 VOICE KEYER

2006-03-04 Thread Chris Page
h the mic socket on the keyer? Any help and suggestions will be appreciated by June. Thanks and 73 de Chris, G4BUE (currently N4CJ in Florida) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subsc

Re: [Elecraft] low audio on K2 s/n 3641 (was RE: PLL ReferenceOscillator Range Test)

2006-03-01 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
t actually made negative progress - now the output of the bandpass at D6 is only about 0.070V, though the voltage on the can of Q22 went up to almost 5V). I've adjusted the VCO tuning for a peak. I've retouched the solder joints on the crystal. Other ideas? 73. chris _

Re: [Elecraft] low audio on K2 s/n 3641 (was RE: PLL ReferenceOscillator Range Test)

2006-03-01 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
f 4915-20?) I notice, now that I look at them again, that the output measurement is not very far from the 0.35V that's expected. There's a diode (D34) between the last crystal pin and the jumper W3, perhaps that's the problem? 73, chris ___ Elec

[Elecraft] low audio on K2 s/n 3641 (was RE: PLL Reference Oscillator Range Test)

2006-02-28 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
Expected 0.35Vrms. Actual 0.094Vrms. I stopped there, because this seems very wrong. In Gary's note, he mentions that the crystals here should be marked 4915-20, not 4915-S. Mine are marked 4.9136-S, which is what the manual's inventory lists for the crystal filter set... So. I'

[Elecraft] PLL Reference Oscillator Range Test

2006-02-27 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
r archives, it appears that an upper range of 15 KHz is more suitable, post-temperature compensation circuit (which I believe this has - the s/n is late enough, past 3446). Just want to confirm that - should I bother to diddle the turns on T5, as Don W3FPR suggested? 73 de chris K6DBG P.S. I w

[Elecraft] K2 #5341

2006-02-22 Thread chris
K2 #5341 is up and running Have just worked 4o3ant for a new DXCC in antarctica. it is working great .now what should I add to it the auto atu the dsp unit ? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to

Re: [Elecraft] K2 #3641 For Sale

2006-02-19 Thread Chris brougham
Sold! Thanks! Chris Brougham wrote: Hi Folks, #3641 with KBT2 battery option is still for sale. New price $475.00 U.S. including shipping to U.S. or Canada. Paypal is preferred. Some details: I have checked the power out on all bands and it's fine. There is a small scratch on th

[Elecraft] K2 #3641 For Sale

2006-02-16 Thread Chris Brougham
w for my tastes. However, when you disable the AGC it's very loud! Please reply off list and if you could, please remove the [Elecraft] subject tag as my Elecraft mail goes into a separate folder. Thanks and 73 Chris -- Chris VA7CAB ___ Elecra

[Elecraft] C75

2006-02-14 Thread chris
Hi list is C75 used on the main pc board I noticed in the photo in appendix D fig 1 that there is a cap installed on the board I have not got this installed on my K2 and cant find it in the manual have I missed it or is it not used ? hope to hear from you soon Chris

[Elecraft] L30

2006-02-10 Thread chris
Hi group I managed to remove L30 L34 L1 and L2 from the board without damaging it .Had to brake the inductors up to get them off without doing any damage to the board I have e-mailed elecraft for new ones.K2 #5341 is now up and running on 40m will start assembly part 3 tomorrow Chris

[Elecraft] (no subject)

2006-02-09 Thread chris
I have soldered the wrong inductor for L30 what is the best way to unsolder it I think this could be a problem to get it out Hope to hear from the group soon Chris ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to

[Elecraft] K2 For Sale

2006-02-06 Thread Chris brougham
Hi Folks, I'm selling my K2 #3641 with the KBT2 battery option. $500.00 USD which includes shipping to U.S or Canada. Rig works great ... but has been collecting dust so needs a proper home. Paypal payment preferred. Please contact me off list with any questions. -- Chris V

[Elecraft] display

2006-02-04 Thread chris
did not come all the way through the PC board . hope to hear from the group soon Chris ___ 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

RE: [Elecraft] Where to get BNC connectors?

2006-01-21 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
Lots of places: http://www.therfc.com http://thewireman.com/index.shtml http://www.pl-259.com/ 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change

Re: [Elecraft] Prosign confusion

2006-01-12 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
bad speed, bad fading ... I've found it very useful. There are mechanisms for copying sample QSOs as well as common words (and a supportive mailing list). The W1AW code practice sessions are great, too. But you can run Ray's program when

Re: [Elecraft] 14.9V to KX1?

2006-01-11 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
derstand all the tradeoffs. Suffice it to say that I'll be looking for a small regulated switcher at the local surplus place, because I think that is more what I want (I'll take my KX-1 along and listen for noise...) 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Ele

Re: [Elecraft] Finally made first contact with K1

2006-01-10 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
) I'm working on my antenna setup now, looking for that second contact ... perhaps it will be more than 10 miles away! 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subs

Re: [Elecraft] 14.9V to KX1?

2006-01-10 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
end to be higher current these days - trying to pare down my weight for the Spartan Sprint :-) 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, un

[Elecraft] 14.9V to KX1?

2006-01-09 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
ed to block 20V reverse. I can keep looking; I'm mostly 'just wondering'. It's kind of heavy, anyway (I'm sure it's a linear, not switcher, which is, of course, a mixed blessing.) Thanks. 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Elecraft mailing li

[Elecraft] 6W from KX1?

2006-01-03 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
a 13.8v supply. Huh? (Bands were horrible anyway - strong noise right on 7038 and SSB on 7040...) 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub

Re: [Elecraft] Variable Inductors Stuck

2005-12-26 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
remaining good end is usable. All in all, they can be a real pain. Don't force them, it just gets worse. I think that heat alone often helps the 'stuckness'. Note that many commercial rigs will have the slugs sealed in place with paraffin that seeps down i

[Elecraft] RE: KX1 receive problems?

2005-12-22 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
, too. Nothing in the novice bands or around the qrp calling frequencies, though. Gotta get my antenna higher! 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr

[Elecraft] KX1 receive problems?

2005-12-21 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
someone be so kind as to tell me what 'S9+20dB' is in units that my generator understands (uV), to adjust the S-meter? Thanks! 73 de chris K6DBG/AG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to po

[Elecraft] surface mount tweezers

2005-12-19 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
If you don't happen to have that issue of QST, as I don't, you can find the details at the author's webpage: http://poeth.com/SMD.htm 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

[Elecraft] XG1 LEDS

2005-12-09 Thread Chris Page
I am building the XG1 receiver test oscillator and wonder if somebody can please tell me if the three leds should be seated flush on the PCB? When I insert them, I see a notch in each lead which causes them to stop about a quarter of an inch above the board. Thanks and 73 de Chris, G4BUE

[Elecraft] Good deal on SLA batteries

2005-12-01 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
A bit heavier than I'd care to backpack with, but nice for picnic table operations - 12V 12AH SLA battery for $9.95, and the shipping is cheap if you only buy two: http://sciplus.com/singleItem.cfm?terms=11000 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Elecraft ma

[Elecraft] Re: KX1 on AAAs or Lithium Polymer?

2005-11-26 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
t got plugged into the external DC jack... 73 de chris K6DBG ___ 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/l

Re: [Elecraft] Cooling fans

2005-10-31 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
o offering a variant that has the thermistor on a separate mount, so you could have it cool based on the temperature of the final output stage. 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to

Re: Re: [Elecraft] MicroHam microkeyer

2005-10-25 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
Hmm. Pin 1 on a DB25 for RS-232 is protective ground. On a DB9, it's Data Carrier Detect... This URL doesn't point to the EIA standard, but is the most practical explanation of serial connector wiring I've found: http://www.lammertbies.nl/comm/cable/RS-232.html 73 de chris K6DBG

RE: [Elecraft] MicroHam microkeyer

2005-10-24 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
he issue, I think, is that the DB9 on the K2 presents some signals that will damage a 'normal' RS232 port if connected with a straight-through cable... 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a su

[Elecraft] more DX activity likely from VK

2005-10-20 Thread chris meagher
Hello, Expect more activity from Australia on 7 and 14 MHz. VK licence structures have just changed, and now former novice and novice limited hams will have the new standard licence, which allows access to all HF bands, except 1.8MHz & WARC. Previously they were restricted to 3.5, 21 and 28MHz,

RE: [Elecraft] 5119 is alive!

2005-09-29 Thread Chris Kantarjiev
lling, without the possible mess involved in applying a more traditional anti-seize (I'm fond of the silvery stuff from Permatex/Loctite, myself). And for the ones that won't come apart any more, a short shot of Kroil will free them right up. 73

Re: [Elecraft] K2 EXTERNAL VFO CONTROL

2005-05-06 Thread Chris Page
Yes I did Paul and that is why I sold the Omni !! 73 de Chris, G4BUE On 5 May 2005 at 6:46, Paul Gates wrote: > Did you ever check the k2 against your Omni.. receiver??? What was the > result? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: El

[Elecraft] K2 EXTERNAL VFO CONTROL

2005-05-05 Thread Chris Page
until operating without it this week! 73 de Chris, G4BUE ___ 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/ele

Re: [Elecraft] RE: Favorite K2 remote software

2005-04-28 Thread Chris
No I meant Jlog http://jlog.org it's Java based, so runs on any platform. It's pretty good; about the best that I have found for Linux. 73, Chris - VP8BKF Bob Nielsen wrote: Ah, if only some of the Linux logging/contesting programs would support the printing of qsl labels! I h

Re: [Elecraft] RE: Favorite K2 remote software

2005-04-28 Thread Chris
ap etc under Win4Lin but they all fell over on graphics issues on my laptop. Chris - VP8BKF Nigel KC8NHF/G8IFF wrote: Hi Ken. My pooter doesn't have any serial ports so I use USB/serial adaptors. Have you found any Linux (Fedora Core 3 but it shouldn't matter which distro) dri

Re: [Elecraft] Favorite K2 Remote Program?

2005-04-27 Thread Chris
. Chris - VP8BKF [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now that I have the KIO2 installed I'm anxious to test it out. I see quite a long list of programs that provide support for the K2. Just wondering what is your favorite such program and why? I don't (at least initially plan to) do remote contro

Re: [Elecraft] KPA800 @ $2.8k: count me in/out

2005-04-26 Thread Chris
The Dx Convention special event station was putting out a good signal. N6V from memory. I was their first Dx contact - There seemed to be a crowd around the operating position and I mentioned that I was running a K2. How's that for advertising? Chris - VP8BKF Earl W Cunningham

Re: [Elecraft] FORTH - OT

2005-04-18 Thread Chris
e RPN calculators should be judged...all others pale in comparison, even though the HP32SII is significantly faster than the HP42S. Well I liked it - Anyway but ebay is no use when live outside of the 45 countries that PayPal recognises. So I don't even bother looking. Chri

Re: [Elecraft] FORTH

2005-04-18 Thread Chris
Are there any decent modern RPN calcs? I had a much loved HP32SII but I lost it when I moved house and have not been able to find a decent replacement. I have soft RPN calc on my palm, but I like proper buttons to push. Chris - VP8BKF and it will pring 27! Every modern RPN calculator

[Elecraft] about this K2 mojo

2005-04-13 Thread Chris
an ambush. Wait for QRZ and give a call - damm doubled him, wait for QRZ again, give a call - nearly fell off my chair when he came straight back and gave me a 55. Must be that mojo thing I guess. Well I suppose I was cheating by using VP8 mojo

[Elecraft] T1 working A-OK

2005-04-11 Thread chris meagher
Certainly some fiddly construction in this one, nevertheless T1 tuner is up and running last night with no problems at all, it tuned my G5RV on 80m in a flash. Please make available a transparent case so I can show off to the local hams! Chris Meagher VK2LCD PO Box 61 Woodburn NSW 2472

[Elecraft] K2 AND SHACKLOG

2005-03-30 Thread Chris Page
Is anyone using a K2 with 5B4AHR's (G3PMR) Shacklog logging program, please? 73 de Chris, W4/G4BUE -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.8.4 - Release Date: 27/03

[Elecraft] Low power in tune with ssb module

2005-03-30 Thread Chris
ar it! I built the DSP module on Sunday night and installed it on Monday. That's quite impressive. It'll take me a while to get it set up for my ear I guess. 73 Chris - VP8BKF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.q

[Elecraft] low tune power with SSB module

2005-03-24 Thread Chris
nitly only the tune mode that is affected. Tune power override, doesn't make any difference. I'm still using a manual ATU and I need a bit more juice to able to get a good indication on my meter! The good news from this is that there is nothing wrong with my KPA100 :-)

Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 low power on some bands

2005-03-22 Thread Chris
down at higher signal levels. Chris VP8BKF Chris wrote: Hi, I finished my KPA100 last night. Everything checks out ok except for low power output from the bands that use two of the filters. 17/20 and 18/12/15. I get full power on 80 and 40 (160 untested). Less than 1W on the affected

[Elecraft] KPA100 low power on some bands

2005-03-22 Thread Chris
hat could be because I've already had one faulty relay on the 160 module during this build. Any hints? Chris VP8BKF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr.

[Elecraft] tight K2 bail

2005-03-14 Thread chris meagher
fitted. I'd recommend a judicious correction. My bail adjusts nicely and doesn't bend the board and it has never fallen over. Cheers. K2#3666 Chris Meagher VK2LCD PO Box 61 Woodburn NSW 2472 Australia Nearest town: Evans Head HF Rig: E

Re: [Elecraft] Removing relays and other components

2005-03-14 Thread Chris
Yep - I was relying on Elecraft not asking for the faulty relay back!! (in one piece!) Even getting the pliers on K8 alongside the 160Rx socket and with an L on each side isn't easy. Chris VP8BKF W3FPR - Don Wilhelm wrote: Folks, The except below brings up an important point that ha

[Elecraft] K2 #4768 is alive

2005-03-14 Thread Chris
emove C167 from the RF board during the SSB option installation carrier balance operation. ;-) 73 Chris VP8BKF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub,

Re: [Elecraft] short circuit varactor diodes 1SV149

2005-03-06 Thread Chris Harris
ckage? Had to break off this afternoon to attend a nephews birthday party and do some token woodworking in the bathroom that I am supposed to be renovating, but got back to the bench this evening and have just finished the crystals - first toroid winding session tomorrow. Chris VP8BKF PA2A

[Elecraft] K2 4768 arrives in VP8 land (eventually)

2005-03-01 Thread Chris
, if I wanted to! I was around there before they had finished putting the phone down! Original package was shipped on 3 March - I got it on 26 March, ordinary mail might have been better! Cheers Chris VP8BKF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elec

[Elecraft] Contest win using K2

2005-02-21 Thread chris meagher
The Summerland Amateur Radio Club from Lismore has won the all-band all-mode multi-operator section of the Australia-wide John Moyle Field Day contest. The HF rig used was Elecraft K2 #3666 with Tokyo Hi-Power HL-200B amplifier. Chris Meagher VK2LCD PO Box 61 Woodburn NSW 2472 Australia

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