[Elecraft] K3 display for contesters

2007-12-02 Thread Dwight Baker
Dick, you are on target about the TenTec reflector. The same thing is going on at the FT-2000 reflector now. It seems every item warrants a flame from someone who does not agree. The Elecraft reflector is very tame compared to the FT-2000. Eric and Wayne are to be credited for not only

[Elecraft] K2 Egg Crates

2007-11-01 Thread Dwight Baker
Try using empty prescription bottles. The caps prevent accidentally spills. Put labels on the bottles with the part number and nomenclature. Works for me. Dwight W4IJY K2 4766 not done ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] Price increase

2006-08-25 Thread C Dwight Baker
Listen up! Where can you get a deal like the K2? Wayne and Eric have to make a living too and the increase should have been more considering the time period in which general price increases have foisted on us. Consider the quality and performance and measure the K2 against what else is out

RE: [Elecraft] Alignment Test II

2006-08-22 Thread C Dwight Baker
are about to resolve my issues to which I appreciate. Dwight W4IJY K2 #4766 -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 10:32 PM To: C Dwight Baker Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Alignment Test II Dwight, The real problem is that U1 pin 1

RE: [Elecraft] Alignment Test II

2006-08-21 Thread C Dwight Baker
for leading this BOOF (burnt out old f-rt) through the dark. Thanks again, Dwight W4IJY K2 4766 -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 9:17 AM To: C Dwight Baker; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Alignment Test II

[Elecraft] Alignment Test II

2006-08-20 Thread C Dwight Baker
I am back on s/n 4766 after health issues and traveling. I am at the Alignment and Test II phase. I have the kit frequency counter plugged into P6 and TP1. I go to Cal FCTR for the 4 MHz Oscillator calibration and getting 12104.49 kHz and confirmed with another frequency counter and seem

[Elecraft] Rework Eliminators Unmodules

2005-09-10 Thread C Dwight Baker
I am building K2 #4766 slow and easy. I am putting all the Unmodules as I go. The Unmodules' instructions leave little chance for error and look very professional on the RF board. The quality of the boards, parts and instructions is outstanding!! I suggest all builders install the Unmodules

[Elecraft] CW in Emergencies etc

2005-09-07 Thread C Dwight Baker
Gentlemen: I am forced to sound off regarding all emails lamenting the prospect of CW not being required to pass the General and/or Extra Class exams; use of CW during emergencies and so. But beating a dead horse isn't going to accomplish much. So be innovative and come up with better

[Elecraft] Apology

2005-09-07 Thread C Dwight Baker
Gentlemen, I apologize for making the statement that the thread on CW be stopped. I am in violation of Rule 5 and my intent was only to suggest that I was interested in the technical subjects. Again accept my sincere apologies. 73, Dwight W4IJY

[Elecraft] K2 4766

2005-05-01 Thread C. Dwight Baker
I have started 4766 and having a ball. I am a newcomer to Elecraft and old, old ham since 1959 and dumb enough to let my ticket expire in the 80s'. I have taken measurements as outlined in the assembly instructions and did not get a reading in accordance with the resistances shown in the