Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 wish list

2010-10-29 Thread Ed - K9EW
additional pole of filtering, and remove a few parts since it's now a fixed bandwidth) for a big improvement in performance. This would seem like a pretty simple mod, and it's on my list of projects - just haven't gotten to it yet. (If anyone has already done this, I'd rea

Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 BC interference on 20m

2008-08-25 Thread Ed - K9EW
he front end to attenuate the signal on the image frequency. Ask Elecraft, they would know. 73, ed - k9ew www.k9ew.us\ ___ 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] simple iambic paddle

2008-04-24 Thread Ed - K9EW
y all work! 73, ed - k9ew www.k9ew.us On Thu, Apr 24, 2008 at 11:39 AM, Brian Lloyd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Knowing the penchant for CW that many of you have, I thought I would ask the > following question here. > > Does anyone have a design for a very simple iambic key that ca

[Elecraft] CHANGE IN K9EW WEBSITE URL

2007-03-06 Thread Ed - K9EW
My new website is at www.k9ew.us. tnx es 73, ed - k9ew ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Shortened w3edp

2007-05-18 Thread Ed - K9EW
is not used on 80m and 10m. If you can give up 80m, you can make the antenna shorter. Hope this is the information you were looking for. 73, ed - k9ew On 5/18/07, Thom LaCosta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have gotten confused again about the w3edp antenna. Some things say it's somew

Re: [Elecraft] K2: sending PSK31

2007-05-25 Thread Ed - K9EW
The 8-pin plugs are available at your local Radio Shack (#274-001A). 73, ed - k9ew The hardest part of it all was locating an 8-pin mic plug for sale in the US -- Cheapham.com came through. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

[Elecraft] IMPROVED SELECTIVITY FOR THE KX1?

2007-08-05 Thread Ed - K9EW
Has anyone modified the crystal filter in the KX1 for better selectivity for CW operation? Is the selectivity limited by physical constraints (filter leakage), or would a 4-pole 500 Hz (non-adjustable) filter be an improvement? tnx es 73, ed - k9ew

Re: [Elecraft] 14.03 MHz Continuous Tone/[EMAIL PROTECTED]

2007-08-14 Thread Ed - K9EW
Hi Jack, In my shack, the carrier on 14.030 is from my Linksys Wireless router. 73, ed - k9ew ___ 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 minimum power our

2005-12-25 Thread Ed - K9EW
utput. If you're driving another stage with the K2, the 10dB pad will provide excellent isolation and your K2 will never see more than a 2:1 SWR. The only problem is in the receive mode; you'll have to switch out the 10dB pad for best receive performance. Hope this answers your ques

Re: [Elecraft] QRP viability during solar cycle min?

2006-01-11 Thread Ed - K9EW
he feeling of accomplishment is greater. Just be patient, and when the bands are good, get on and make some QSO's. When condx are poor, read up on what makes for good propagation conditions. 72 es good luck, ed - k9ew ___ Elecraft mailing list Po

Re: [Elecraft] can rf interference get into a k2?

2006-02-02 Thread Ed - K9EW
ply. Hope this helps. ed - k9ew On 2/2/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm having problems with rf interference when attempting to transmit. > I have a list of possibilities which don't need exposure here, but I do > want to know if the K2 with th

Re: [Elecraft] K1 filter alignment?

2006-03-02 Thread Ed - K9EW
#x27;d say there's no need to make any adjustments. Hope I didn't spoil your fun. 73, ed - k9ew = Is there something I should look at or is this just the way the rig is? I did not build this K1 so I'm learning it from the

Re: [Elecraft] Coax Switch between two rigs

2006-03-02 Thread Ed - K9EW
;ll trade the inconvenience of disconnecting the unused rig for the peace of mind that neither rig will be over-stressed. You can probably still monitor one rig with the other without having a direct connection. 73, ed - k9ew ___ Elecraft mailing list Pos

Re: [Elecraft] Xtal Socket - a bit off topic

2006-03-05 Thread Ed - K9EW
If you use an octal socket, as Don suggests, you can plug in two crystals, and switch between them - an old boatanchor trick. 73, ed - k9ew On 3/5/06, Ken Kaplan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm searching for an FT-243 crystal holder, > the type used on DX-40's, E

[Elecraft] WTB: RG-178

2006-03-17 Thread Ed - K9EW
f-list. Tnx es 73, ed - k9ew ___ 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://

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Question for KX1

2006-04-29 Thread Ed - K9EW
unless (perhaps) it was also an impedance transformer. Hope this answers your question. 73, ed - k9ew ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and external batteries

2019-06-23 Thread Ed - K9EW
See the ad5x.com website for both manual and automatic solutions. Ed, k9ew On Sun, Jun 23, 2019 at 2:16 AM Howard Orridge via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > I have a bunch of Lipos from a different and less venerable hobby which > can comfortably work between 13.2v an

Re: [Elecraft] Feeding the Halfwave Ant

2006-06-13 Thread Ed - K9EW
for the radiation pattern. The ends are tied off with small ropes to stakes (or rocks) 30 feet from where the feedline would touch the ground. This will give you a 90 degree angle at the vertex. It's balanced, so no counterpoise. And it works just like a "home" antenna. 72/73, ed

[QRP-L] WTB: KX1

2006-06-24 Thread Ed - K9EW
Hello, I'm looking for a KX1 - built, partially built, or still in kit form. If you have one you would like to find a new home for, please contact me off-list. Tnx es 73, ed - k9ew __ QRP-L mailing list Home: http://mailman.qt

[Elecraft] FS: KX1 WITH ATU

2006-07-12 Thread Ed - K9EW
es 72/73, ed - k9ew ___ 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://mailman.qt

[Elecraft] ANCHORS AWAY !!!

2006-08-22 Thread Ed - K9EW
f you're interested. Tnx es 73, ed - k9ew ___ 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

[Elecraft] ALL BOATANCHORS ARE SPOKEN FOR

2006-08-23 Thread Ed - K9EW
w many are still interested in this part of Ham History. 73, ed - k9ew ___ 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/mailma

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 power mod

2006-11-08 Thread Ed - K9EW
manual/E740099%20KX1%20Application%20Note%20Rev%20A.pdf 72/73, ed - k9ew On 11/8/06, Joseph Trombino Jr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I've recently seen reference to a KX1 power modwhere can I find this mod and what version of the KX1 is it used on?? I checked the Elecraft site

Re: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ: Kangaroo KX1!

2006-12-03 Thread Ed - K9EW
the batteries outside the fridge to eliminate them as the cause of your no output problem. If you don't see the problem, put the batteries in the fridge and repeat the test. Let us know what you find. 73 - ed, k9ew. On 12/3/06, Don Wilhelm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ed, > > B

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Windows UTC Clock?

2007-01-17 Thread Ed - K9EW
A simple, easy to use, no frills UTC clock can be downloaded from k2vco's website at http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/. It's near the bottom of the page. And it's free. 73, ed - k9ew On 1/17/07, Jeff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi gang, Does anyone know of a software clock tha

Re: [Elecraft] KAT1 (K1) & end-fed halfwave wire antenna

2007-01-19 Thread Ed - K9EW
responses because this seems to be a favorite topic. 73, ed - k9ew ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K1 backlight

2007-08-30 Thread Ed - K9EW
ak in overnight. Then I roll it back onto the spool, and I'm ready for the next repair. 73, ed - k9ew www.k9ew.us ___ 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] Proposal for Mono-band Elecraft

2011-04-08 Thread Ed - K9EW
There are several monoband choices available already, but what I haven't found is one for 10m. With the sunspot cycle on the rise, this would be a very desirable rig, and possibly the only source for one on that band. And by all means, make it a 4-pole crystal filter. ed - k9ew On Fri,