Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

2015-11-20 Thread Darrell Bellerive VE7IU
notes will also rescue you from the fire of "something went wrong." Bill W2BLC K3-Line -- Darrell Bellerive VE7IU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfa

Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

2015-11-20 Thread Darrell Bellerive VE7IU
s up. 73, phil, K7PEH On Nov 20, 2015, at 9:10 AM, Phil Wheeler <w...@socal.rr.com> wrote: "I have found I like simplicity!": In this hobby, these days -- and on this email list? Surely you jest, Darrell ;-) 73, Phil W7OX On 11/20/15 8:50 AM, Darrell Bellerive VE7IU wrote: N

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] For Sale: K2/100 Loaded with Options - Price Reduced!

2012-12-12 Thread Darrell Bellerive
The K2/100 is sold. Darrell Bellerive On 12-12-04 09:32 PM, Darrell Bellerive wrote: Price lowered to $975 including shipping to Canadian Provinces and Continental US. See my website for details http://va7to.ca 73, Darrell VA7TO Darrell Bellerive On 12-12-01 01:02 PM, Darrell Bellerive

[Elecraft] [K2] For Sale: K2/100 Loaded with Options - Price Reduced!

2012-12-04 Thread Darrell Bellerive
Price lowered to $975 including shipping to Canadian Provinces and Continental US. See my website for details http://va7to.ca 73, Darrell VA7TO Darrell Bellerive On 12-12-01 01:02 PM, Darrell Bellerive wrote: For Sale: Elecraft K2 (rev B) with integrated KPA100 100 watt amplifier

[Elecraft] [K2] FS: EA3BLQ K2DI K2DI-PCI Unbuilt Kits - Price Reduced!

2012-12-04 Thread Darrell Bellerive
Price reduced to $70 including shipping to the Canadian Provinces or Continental US. See my website for details http://va7to.ca 73, Darrell VA7TO Darrell Bellerive On 12-11-04 05:17 PM, Darrell Bellerive wrote: For sale a complete unbuilt kit of the EA3BLQ (sk) Digital interface for the K2

[Elecraft] [K2] For Sale: K2/100 Loaded with Options

2012-12-01 Thread Darrell Bellerive
of thermal pads for the QRP final transistors. Allen Keys for the knobs Green alignment tool Counter probe and voltmeter probe All manuals A Kenwood MC-43S microphone which works very well with the K2. Details and photos on my website at http://va7to.ca 73, Darrell VA7TO -- Darrell Bellerive

[Elecraft] FS: EA3BLQ K2DI K2DI-PCI Unbuilt Kits

2012-11-04 Thread Darrell Bellerive
will be shipped from Canada and import taxes and fees may be charged by US Customs. The customs declaration will have the value of the kit less postage costs. Please email me direct if interested. 73, Darrell VA7TO -- Darrell Bellerive

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] FS: Unbuilt EC2 Enclosure

2012-09-24 Thread Darrell Bellerive
Sold pending funds. Darrell Bellerive On 12-09-23 08:40 PM, Darrell Bellerive wrote: For Sale: Unbuilt Elecraft EC2 Enclosure. Rev. C, November 7, 2002 $45 including postage. I can email photos if required. $45 US including shipping via the postal system to Canada or the US. Paypal

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] FS: Unbuilt EC2 Enclosure

2012-09-24 Thread Darrell Bellerive
Sold Darrell Bellerive On 12-09-23 08:40 PM, Darrell Bellerive wrote: For Sale: Unbuilt Elecraft EC2 Enclosure. Rev. C, November 7, 2002 $45 including postage. 73, Darrell VA7TO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] [K2] FS: Unbuilt EC2 Enclosure

2012-09-23 Thread Darrell Bellerive
and import taxes and fees may be charged by US Customs. The customs declaration will state the actual sale price of the kit less postage costs. Please email me direct if interested. 73, Darrell VA7TO -- Darrell Bellerive __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] [K2] FS: EA3BLQ K2DI K2DI-PCI Unbuilt Kits

2012-09-18 Thread Darrell Bellerive
will be shipped from Canada and import taxes and fees may be charged by US Customs. The customs declaration will have the value of the kit less postage costs. Please email me direct if interested. 73, Darrell VA7TO -- Darrell Bellerive

Re: [Elecraft] FS: Unbuilt K2 Option Kits: KAT2, KIO2, KBT2, EC2, ETS15

2012-01-01 Thread Darrell Bellerive
of the battery. Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Station VA7TO On 11-12-30 01:48 PM, Darrell Bellerive wrote: For Sale: Unbuilt Elecraft K2 Option Kits: KAT2 Automatic Antenna Tuner. Revision D, March 22, 2001. $100 KIO2 Aux I/O Module. Revision B, July 16, 2001. $60 KBT2 Internal Battery Option

[Elecraft] FS: Unbuilt K2 Option Kits: KAT2, KIO2, KBT2, EC2, ETS15

2011-12-30 Thread Darrell Bellerive
delays in customs may occur. PayPal is preferred, but I will take money orders. 73, Darrell -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Station VA7TO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] Samelex Power Supplies with a K3

2010-05-23 Thread Darrell Bellerive
fans are cheap and light but I sure do hate the racket they make! Steve N4LQ -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Station VA7TO Grand Forks BC Canada __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

Re: [Elecraft] switching power supplies

2010-05-23 Thread Darrell Bellerive
the alinco dm-330v (think that number is correct). Has a small fan at the rear, but in normal use you just cannot hear it over normal room noise. -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Station VA7TO Grand Forks BC Canada __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 6m pre-amp

2008-07-31 Thread Darrell Bellerive
-- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Linking the VFOs for CW - SSB switching

2008-05-08 Thread Darrell Bellerive
whether Elecraft would consider this with the next K2 MCU upgrade? -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

Re: [Elecraft] Concern

2008-04-28 Thread Darrell Bellerive
to see some progress there too. That should get the K3 whiners going. :=) flame suit on 73, Darrell VA7TO K2 #5093 -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

Re: [Elecraft] Logging software

2008-04-28 Thread Darrell Bellerive
@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://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations

Re: [Elecraft] Concern

2008-04-28 Thread Darrell Bellerive
, Elecraft was breaking out from the limitations inherent in their own K2 design by initiating the K3. If you have a thirst for some substantial increase in performance in your K2, I think what you really need to a K3! Dave W7AQK - Original Message - From: Darrell Bellerive [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Re: [Elecraft] Import duties on amateur radio items

2008-04-11 Thread Darrell Bellerive
On Friday 11 April 2008 00:31, David Woolley (E.L) wrote: Darrell Bellerive wrote: I can't address this for the EU, but when importing into Canada, the Government only charges taxes on the value of the goods, not the shipping and handling. How do they cope with the common EBay tactic

Re: [Bulk] Re: [Elecraft] Import duties on amateur radio items

2008-04-09 Thread Darrell Bellerive
on the bottom line price, including shipping and insurance. -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

Re: [Bulk] [Elecraft] Anti-Static Mat recommendation

2008-04-04 Thread Darrell Bellerive
the StarTech mat on the Radio Shack web site any more, but this is the link to the product on the StarTech web site: http://www.startech.com/Product/ItemDetail.aspx?productid=M3013 I hope this helps someone. Bill AD6JV -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks

Re: [Elecraft] MH2 Mic

2008-03-26 Thread Darrell Bellerive
of the day. My boss at that time had one of those and I really liked it. See the picture at http://www.rigpix.com/kenwood/tr2200.htm 73, Darrell VA7TO K2#5093 -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada

Re: [Bulk] Re: [Elecraft] OT: foot switch - why?

2008-03-21 Thread Darrell Bellerive
, Bill W5WVO wrote: All good reasons. My #1 reason, though, is that I've never used a VOX that didn't suck. -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Alignment question

2008-03-12 Thread Darrell Bellerive
/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Chasing the numbers

2008-02-28 Thread Darrell Bellerive
to pick out the one with the best receiver by just using his or her ears? ... is there really a difference in the lab numbers as close as they are or are we just chasing numbers? Gary, N7HTS ___ -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO

Re: [Elecraft] K2 doesn't work with mic connected

2008-02-16 Thread Darrell Bellerive
mic configuration and they are correct. I'm using a Kenwood MC-60 mic with an internal preamp. However, I don't use the preamp but, I have the jumper installed for it. Any ideas? Thanks, Gary, N7HTS ___ -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio

Re: [Elecraft] K2 -- RX audio

2008-01-17 Thread Darrell Bellerive
0.1uF SMD caps across C25 and C26 on the control board. To my ears K2 now sounds better. 73, Matti ps. I use 2.4 kHz X-Tal filter -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft

[Elecraft] Ngen MAR-1 MMIC Source

2008-01-07 Thread Darrell Bellerive
if I can't get some from Mouser. 73, Darrell VA7TO K2#5093 -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

Re: [Elecraft] Ripple in K2 xtal filter?

2007-11-25 Thread Darrell Bellerive
are roughly 600Hz apart. I'd never noticed this in casual listening, I doubt that I could have done. Most of the time I am on cw and the 700Hz filter setting shows no obvious ripple anyway. It does however certainly not look right on the waterfall on psk31! -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio

Re: WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! (was [Elecraft] ESD recommendation)

2007-11-24 Thread Darrell Bellerive
strap), then the resulting surge discharging that person's charge to ground through the rig's vulnerable circuitry would most certainly fry something! -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada

Re: WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! (was [Elecraft] ESD recommendation)

2007-11-24 Thread Darrell Bellerive
PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Darrell Bellerive Sent: 24 November 2007 17:12 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! (was [Elecraft] ESD recommendation) What about touching the circuit board pads with my Weller soldering station that has a grounded tip? -- Darrell Bellerive

Re: [Elecraft] Re: KAT100 with Ladder Line

2007-11-16 Thread Darrell Bellerive
more of the transmitter's power in losses and be completely unable to detect it by evaluating how easy or hard it is to make on-air contacts. Shhh... Don't tell those QRO stations that they are really running QRP. :-) -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks

Re: [Elecraft] Re: KAT100 with Ladder Line

2007-11-16 Thread Darrell Bellerive
have other problems that need to be dealt with. -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

Re: [Elecraft] Re: KAT100 with Ladder Line

2007-11-16 Thread Darrell Bellerive
be working well. The reality could be quite different. -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

Re: [Elecraft] Co-ax for the K2

2007-11-13 Thread Darrell Bellerive
relays to do just that. Yes, multiband antennas can be a challenge, but then again, any antenna is still better than no antenna. 73, Darrell VA7TO K2 #5093 -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 KRC2

2007-10-24 Thread Darrell Bellerive
from a wide array of triggers, not just band selection. -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Hexkey

2007-04-15 Thread Darrell Bellerive
see where one would need to use the force that the thumb can more easily deliver to get that pendulum swinging, but that kind of force is not needed for keyer paddles. I suspect that is why the dits where on the thumb side of the bug for right hand users. -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio

Re: [Elecraft] Standalone K2 Amp?

2007-04-15 Thread Darrell Bellerive
. With the KPA100 and KAT100 mounted in an EC2, can the cooling fan be turned off? Is there enough room inside to provide adequate cooling without the fan? I hate fan noise and the only fan that I have found to be quiet enough is one with the motor and blades removed and destroyed. -- Darrell Bellerive

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Trade K2 for Drake TR4CW/RIT or C line

2007-04-12 Thread Darrell Bellerive
operation, but for home use a nice big front panel is such a pleasure to use. Menus are simply a way to reduce the size, number of controls, and cost of a rig. -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada

Re: [Elecraft] Tuning Clunks was:K2 compared to others rigs

2007-03-27 Thread Darrell Bellerive
onto one of these carriers, and only let go after the receiver has been retuned about 1 kHz. 73, Geoff GM4ESD Darrell Bellerive [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree that the synthesizer tuning clunks every 5 kHz in the presence of strong signals needs to be addressed. I know that Elecraft

[Elecraft] Tuning Clunks was:K2 compared to others rigs

2007-03-24 Thread Darrell Bellerive
. On March 24, 2007 03:25 am, Dave-Boat Guy wrote: A bare-bones K2 is a fine radio, although there are still a couple of unresolved issues, like the tuning clunks you hear on crowded bands, due to the synthesizer. I'm still puzzled why it hasn't been addressed. -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio

Re: [Elecraft] Station computer OS

2007-03-18 Thread Darrell Bellerive
. -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ 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

[Elecraft] Reflector Archive Problem?

2007-03-17 Thread Darrell Bellerive
Is there something wrong with the reflector archive at http://www.ac6rm.net/mailarchive/html/elecraft-list/ No matter what I search for it seems to only go back to March 14. A search of K2 produces on 43 results. Is there an alternate archive? Darrell -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio

Re: [Elecraft] AGC Independent S-Meter?

2007-03-11 Thread Darrell Bellerive
On March 11, 2007 04:16 pm, Sandy W5TVW wrote: Circuitrywise, an AGC/AVC free S-meter is an oxymoron! Can't have one without the other. Why not? -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada

[Elecraft] Sidetone Mod Working

2007-03-10 Thread Darrell Bellerive
the intensity of the sidetone and it's harmonics. With testing one can optimize their K2 to their specific liking, but it comes at a price. I sacrificed the ability to change the sidetone pitch for a better sounding sidetone and less T/R thump. Sure is fun tinkering with the K2 though! -- Darrell

Re: [Elecraft] sidetone mod now works

2007-03-09 Thread Darrell Bellerive
capacitors or does it have a role to play with the audio? -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

[Elecraft] VE6DRW AGC Mod Installed

2007-03-07 Thread Darrell Bellerive
. 73, Darrell VA7TO K2#5093 -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr

[Elecraft] Re: VE6DRW AGC Mod -- comments and recommendations

2007-03-07 Thread Darrell Bellerive
mods is just so much fun. Darrell On March 7, 2007 11:48 am, wayne burdick wrote: Darrell Bellerive wrote: For those of you following the saga of my AGC obsession, here's the latest. I installed Dave's mod Darrel, Thanks for your careful observations on this AGC range modification

Re: [Elecraft] sidetone mod now works

2007-03-07 Thread Darrell Bellerive
with me through my frustration trying to make this thing right. For a while they must have thought my hearing was the main problem because the radio seemed to have the right modifications in it to sound well. Maybe this will be helpful information for others. 73, Fred KT5X -- Darrell

[Elecraft] Fwd: Re: AGC Mod S-Meter

2007-03-07 Thread Darrell Bellerive
the MOD is working out for you. Regards Dave - Original Message - From: Darrell Bellerive [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Dave White [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 12:33 PM Subject: AGC Mod S-Meter Dave, Could you please explain to me why you chose the range of 1 volt to 1.7 volts

Re: [Elecraft] AGC Circuit Affecting IF Signal?

2007-03-06 Thread Darrell Bellerive
On March 5, 2007 08:07 am, Darrell Bellerive wrote: Regardless of where I set the AGC threshold voltage via R1, the K2 always has more gain with the AGC off than with the AGC on. The lower the AGC threshold voltage the less the difference between AGC off and on. I removed C181 connecting

[Elecraft] AGC Circuit Affecting IF Signal?

2007-03-05 Thread Darrell Bellerive
the impedance at the input to the 2nd crystal filter and affect the filter shape? Darrell VA7TO K2#5093 -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

[Elecraft] AGC Measurements

2007-03-04 Thread Darrell Bellerive
Dave's mod will be my next K2 adventure. Darrell VA7TO K2 #5093 -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

Re: [Elecraft] AGC Measurements

2007-03-04 Thread Darrell Bellerive
On March 4, 2007 12:25 pm, Darrell Bellerive wrote: I suspect that U2 is playing a role in the different minimum gain voltages seen here as compared to the directly applied voltage on the MC1350 via R4. Just figured out why the voltages were so different. I was measuring at pin 5 of U2 rather

Re: [Elecraft] More about Elecraft growth

2007-03-03 Thread Darrell Bellerive
, Don W3FPR -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ 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] KPA800/KPA1500 Status Update

2007-03-02 Thread Darrell Bellerive
and effort. The good news is that we are healthy, profitable and in good shape to continue to grow and supply you with great new products! -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KRC2 Config Band Map FREE download program now available!

2007-03-02 Thread Darrell Bellerive
, Brian Broggie wrote: It is *Finally* here; the KRC2 Configuration Band Mapping program. -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You

Re: [Elecraft] KPA800/KPA1500 Status Update

2007-03-01 Thread Darrell Bellerive
the gain beyond 15 dB? Will the power output be restricted on 30 meters? Darrell VA7TO K2#5093 -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] AGC Modification to the K2

2007-02-26 Thread Darrell Bellerive
://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Rf in the shack distorting audio - the results

2007-02-23 Thread Darrell Bellerive
. A convenient ground lug is located on the balun output side. How can a balun be switchable from 1:1 or 4:1? Surely the characteristic impedance of the windings will be missmatched at one of the settings. -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia

Re: [Elecraft] Re: wire antennas

2007-02-20 Thread Darrell Bellerive
of the losses that occur in a multiband antenna system. However, any antenna is still better than no antenna. -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Custom K2?

2007-02-20 Thread Darrell Bellerive
then build their own front panel with the knobs, switches, meters that they desire, and connect them to the large multipin connector on this alternate K2 front panel. Is the K2 worthy of such elaboration? Even with it's few problems, it is hard to beat a K2. -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur

Re: [Elecraft] PROs/CONs on KPA100

2007-01-22 Thread Darrell Bellerive
. If the KPA100 is mounted in a separate EC2 cabinet, would the need for a fan be eliminated? What about if the KPA100 shares an EC2 with a KAT100? Or could a larger heat sink be substituted? -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada

Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 Elimination?

2006-12-25 Thread Darrell Bellerive
rid of my Titan II and be perfectly content. - Tom K2TA - Original Message - From: Bob Nielsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unfortunately (IMHO) the 15 dB maximum gain limitation was retained in the new rules (do we need a KPA400?) -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO

Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 Elimination?

2006-12-25 Thread Darrell Bellerive
pm, Darrell Bellerive wrote: Yes, yes, yes From what I understand, the KPA800 has two 400 watt power modules combined to produce 800 watts. So, a KPA400 with just one of the power modules, a built-in lower power antenna tuner, no combiner, a smaller power supply, solid state T/R switching

[Elecraft] Re: Barebones K2 Amplifier

2006-12-09 Thread Darrell Bellerive
features I don't need like SO2R and a price tag that is too high for me. I hope that Elecraft is considering a basic KPA400/KAT400 combination. Could the fan in the KPA100 be eliminated with a different heat sink? -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British

[Elecraft] OT: Elecraft Relays for BC-Band Energy-Reject Filter

2006-11-16 Thread Darrell Bellerive
. Please email me your comments. Thanks! -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

Re: [Elecraft] thanks for all the KX1 photos....

2006-09-26 Thread Darrell Bellerive
of hours you and Eric put in. Thanks very much for all the hard work and wonderful products. 73, Darrell VA7TO K2#5093 -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

Re: [Elecraft] noiseblanker

2006-09-25 Thread Darrell Bellerive
/K2_Noise_Blanker_Electric_fence.txt Darrell VA7TO K2#5093 On September 25, 2006 11:52 am, Arie Kleingeld PA3A wrote: I tried to test the noisblanker (have an electric fence nearby). It does not seem to blank noise. -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada

Re: [Elecraft] Hearing CW - Fundamental Keying Waveform?

2006-09-21 Thread Darrell Bellerive
And what about the effects of compression? Wouldn't the AGC tend to reduce the dynamic range between the noise floor and the CW elements? Would an audio expander help to make the CW stand out from the noise better and therefore easier to hear? 73, Darrell VA7TO K2 #5093 -- Darrell

[Elecraft] Hearing CW - Fundamental Keying Waveform?

2006-09-19 Thread Darrell Bellerive
keying waveform for the code to sound sufficiently crisp. What is meant by the fundamental keying waveform? How do we take the need to hear one or more harmonics of the fundamental keying waveform into account when setting up the IF and audio filters? 73, Darrell VA7TO K2 #5093 -- Darrell

[Elecraft] Smooth Voice Controller? was K2 RF Speech Processor?

2006-09-09 Thread Darrell Bellerive
. -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] High current reading

2006-09-06 Thread Darrell Bellerive
be the cause of the High Current reading blips. Darrell VA7TO K2#5093 On September 5, 2006 05:16 pm, Stephen W. Kercel wrote: A very short instant after switching the VFO mode from split to normal, I got a High Current reading. It only lasted for one dot. -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations

Re: [Elecraft] wherefore art thou, K3?

2006-08-28 Thread Darrell Bellerive
I don't really need a K3 at all. The K2's performance is all I require, but a bigger box and analog S-meter would be nice. Yes! And the six meter band in the radio as well, and a variable IF shift, and a manual notch filter, and... Count me in. Darrell VA7TO [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Darrell

[Elecraft] K2 DC Ripple Requirements?

2006-08-27 Thread Darrell Bellerive
by the power supply output voltage times 100? Darrell VA7TO K2#5093 -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

Re: [Elecraft] K2 vs. Drake 2B - New vs. classic.

2006-08-21 Thread Darrell Bellerive
of reasonable into the realm of splitting hairs -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

Re: [Elecraft] K2 vs. Drake 2B - New vs. classic.

2006-08-20 Thread Darrell Bellerive
of the modern synth rigs. SSB sounds OK. -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

[Elecraft] Logarithmic K2 Keyer Speed Pot Replacement?

2006-08-15 Thread Darrell Bellerive
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Re: [Elecraft] Logarithmic K2 Keyer Speed Pot Replacement?

2006-08-15 Thread Darrell Bellerive
to much again. Help! My brain hurts. :-) Darrell VA7TO K2#5093 On August 15, 2006 03:05 pm, Mike S wrote: At 03:03 PM 8/15/2006, Darrell Bellerive wrote... As an alternative is there a direct replacement logarithmic pot that could be substituted for the linear pot supplied with the kit? Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna wire gauge, etc

2006-08-11 Thread Darrell Bellerive
On August 11, 2006 06:04 pm, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: And the ATU suppresses harmonics and other spurs even more. Ron AC7AC Does the Elecraft KAT100 Tuner's L network work as a high pass, low pass, or band pass filter? Darrell VA7TO -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO

Re: [Elecraft] IF Shift, PB Tuning, and why neither completely eliminates QRM

2006-08-09 Thread Darrell Bellerive
. The same crystals are used both in the main (stock) filter and the KSB2. All you'd need to do is use smaller varactor diodes, preferably a matched set. You might be able to get a 1200-2400 Hz passband range with acceptably low ripple. -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: KAT100-1 Measurements?

2006-07-24 Thread Darrell Bellerive
Thanks very much to all who have replied!!! Here is the average of the measurements for the archive: On July 23, 2006 03:48 pm, Darrell Bellerive wrote: Would someone be so kind as to take some measurements of the KAT100-1 Antenna Tuner: The horizontal distance between the center

[Elecraft] Fwd: KAT100-1 Measurements?

2006-07-23 Thread Darrell Bellerive
Resending this as I have not received any replies yet. Could anyone possibly help me out? Thanks! Darrell -- Forwarded Message -- Subject: KAT100-1 Measurements? Date: July 6, 2006 03:52 pm From: Darrell Bellerive [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Would someone

Re: [Elecraft] Blackwidow

2006-07-10 Thread Darrell Bellerive
or two had the whole lot clean and flat. It now has a matt finish, with millions of tiny spirals and swirls on it. I can't decide whether to leave it as it is, or go onto the much finer polishing next. Looks like you went for the mirror effect - was it worth the effort? -- Darrell Bellerive

[Elecraft] KAT100-1 Measurements?

2006-07-06 Thread Darrell Bellerive
and the tuner, so the measurements don't have to be exact. The coax will compensate for a slight offset. Thanks in advance! Darrell VA7TO K2#5093 -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada

[Elecraft] KAT100-1 Relays?

2006-07-06 Thread Darrell Bellerive
Would anyone know the manufacturer and model number of the relays used in the KAT100-1? I would like to find the maximum contact voltage rating and contact spacing. Darrell VA7TO K2#5093 -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada

Re: [Elecraft] KAT100-1 Relays?

2006-07-06 Thread Darrell Bellerive
spacing of about 0.25 mm. Wow that seems very small. Have I figured this wrong? Darrell On July 6, 2006 03:09 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: KLT1C12DC12 made by Hasco Michael N2ZDB ___ -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand

Re: [Elecraft] Scopes

2006-06-28 Thread Darrell Bellerive
them :-) -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Scopes

2006-06-25 Thread Darrell Bellerive
: I'll follow this thread with interest, as I too am considering a scope purchase. -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

[Elecraft] Free: N0SS Noise Generator Board

2006-06-24 Thread Darrell Bellerive
someone who will actually build the generator and use it. I mail it anywhere in the world via regular surface mail. Darrell K2 #5093 -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] High End Paddles

2006-06-16 Thread Darrell Bellerive
accommodated. But the HEX is perfectly capable of being used by a very, very light touch. So I guess I find their statement misleading. -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] AGC Circuit Explanation?

2006-06-15 Thread Darrell Bellerive
of less than 1 dB is not noticeable to the human ear then perhaps this might be a good point for the AGC threshold? Comments? Is what I am seeing normal behavior in a K2? Everything seems to work just fine. Darrell VA7TO K2#5093 -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand

[Elecraft] High End Paddles

2006-06-15 Thread Darrell Bellerive
used HEXKEYs, Begalis, or other high end paddles for sale. I would also be hesitant about buying such an expensive key on eBay for fear of getting one that has been abused. I'd like to hear your opinions and thoughts on my paddle selection, Darrell -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations

Re: [Elecraft] K2 vs. the world.

2006-05-20 Thread Darrell Bellerive
mistake) Elecraft K2B (Had to correct above mistake) Darrell VA7TO -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

[Elecraft] K2 AGC Off Problem

2006-05-20 Thread Darrell Bellerive
kHz steps) finds a weak carrier at 5.070 that goes on and off with the power on the K2. Before I email Elecraft support, what else should I check? Darrell VA7TO -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada

Re: [Elecraft] K2 AGC Off Problem

2006-05-20 Thread Darrell Bellerive
at C8 and it worked. I'm sure someone else did the same thing with success. Good luck. 73, Ken K3IU -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Darrell Bellerive Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 5:37 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Elecraft KW Solid State Amps

2006-04-26 Thread Darrell Bellerive
-in silent diode T/R? Could this be adapted to the XV-50? Sure would be nice to have full break-in silent diode T/R in the XV-50. -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Calibration using WWV

2006-04-25 Thread Darrell Bellerive
. 10 Khz more likely. Darrell -- Darrell Bellerive Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr

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