[Elecraft] Looking for a K3

2008-07-12 Thread George Victor
I am looking for an un-built K3. If anyone out there ordered one and *n*ow wants out, please let me know. Thanks, Geoege ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr.

[Elecraft] Looking for a K3

2008-07-12 Thread George Victor
I am looking for an un-built K3. If anyone out there ordered one and now wants out, please let me know. Thanks, George ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr.

Re: [Elecraft] Band button

2008-07-06 Thread George Victor
Brian, I was wondering if you have or had a K2 and if you relabeled it as well? George ___ 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] Breaking Threads

2008-07-06 Thread George Victor
Please don't take this the wrong way folks, this is just my opinion. I feel that if a thread is started, all of the related replies should be kept within that particular thread. That makes the thread easier to read and the whole mail system more clean and organized. Just looking back a couple of

[Elecraft] Broken Threads

2008-07-06 Thread George Victor
Please don't take this the wrong way folks, this is just my opinion. I feel that if a thread is started, all of the related replies should be kept within that particular thread. That makes the thread easier to read and the whole mail system more clean and organized. Just looking back a couple of

[Elecraft] Broken Threads

2008-07-06 Thread George Victor
Hi Folks, Please don't take this the wrong way, this is just my opinion. I feel that if a thread is started, all of the related replies should be kept within that particular thread. That makes the thread easier to read and the whole mail system more clean and organized. Just looking back a

Re: [Elecraft] Broken Threads

2008-07-06 Thread George Victor
threads... How ironic... :) On Sun, 2008-07-06 at 07:30 -0400, George Victor wrote: Hi Folks, Please don't take this the wrong way, this is just my opinion. I feel that if a thread is started, all of the related replies should be kept within that particular thread. That makes the thread

Re: [Elecraft] Band button

2008-07-06 Thread George Victor
Heinrich Hertz would be proud ! You have to credit Don for his new term for cpf - perhaps wm? Lets all meet on 8.515584e12 wm for some QRP CW. So do I push the button UP or DOWN? :-) On Sun, Jul 6, 2008 at 1:11 PM, Vic K2VCO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Vic K2VCO wrote: Don Wilhelm wrote: For

[Elecraft] Need help setting up mic jumpers on K2

2008-07-06 Thread George Victor
Hi Folks, Has anyone set up the jumpers on a K2 for an Icom SM-6? The desk microphone has an internal preamp. The KSB2 manual says: Do not connect pin 2 unless mic has internal preamp. Touch-tone ICs may be sensitive to stray RF. Resistor, AF to 5V: HM-7, 820 ohms; HM-12/22/23/36, 10 K. I am

Re: [Elecraft] KBT2 problem

2008-07-04 Thread George Victor
Bob, What voltage did you set the power supply to? -George ___ 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] K1 band module.

2008-06-24 Thread George Victor
No, the 4 band board cannot do 80. You can order the parts from Elecraft to modify your 2 band board to work on 80. George ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr.

Re: [Elecraft] Low receive sensitivity on new K3

2008-06-17 Thread George Victor
Are you SURE the antenna is working fine with the other rigs? George On Mon, Jun 16, 2008 at 6:44 PM, ni0c [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've completed the initial build of K3 s/n 1061 and am having trouble receiving anything. The receiver perks up a lot when I just connect the center pin of

Re: [Elecraft] K1 drift cured (almost)

2008-06-07 Thread George Victor
My K1 drifts if I squeeze it! On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 5:35 AM, Christer Andersson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I forgot to mention that the added huff puff board draws 20 mA. /Christer SM6PXJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] K2 RIT/XIT

2008-05-24 Thread George Victor
Won't the washer under the knob scratch the front panel? On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 7:30 PM, Vic K2VCO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nick Henwood wrote: My K2 has developed a very small amount of play on the pot (R5) used for RIT/XIT. Replacement is obviously a possibility (but not sure it is

Re: [Elecraft] K2 SN 192 ?

2008-05-17 Thread George Victor
It is a matter of price. It can be built to be current. You may need some new parts from Elecraft. Look at LA3ZA's Unofficial Guide to Elecraft K2 Modifications. You can find it on Elecrafts website. You will get a feel of what you are up against. George

Re: [Elecraft] The K3 in comprison to the Big Guns

2008-05-16 Thread George Victor
How about a Cuban Cigar and a Camel Cigarette? ___ 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] OT - Looking for a code buddy

2008-05-07 Thread George Victor
Why local? On Tue, May 6, 2008 at 10:25 PM, J. Heide [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have decided it is time to learn morse code! I have been using the computer for practice, both sending and receiving. The K3 in test mode makes a great practice oscillator. I made my first, very slow, CW contact

Re: [Elecraft] RE: K3 at Auction

2008-04-28 Thread George Victor
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 wish list - option to turn of display

2008-04-28 Thread George Victor
To save power? On Sun, Apr 27, 2008 at 7:38 PM, Phil Theis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This would be a great addition to the product. Phil K3(352)TUF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to

Re: [Elecraft] RE: K3 at Auction

2008-04-27 Thread George Victor
Can't agree with you more Dave, I am into telescopes as well as ham radio, and there is a high end manufacturer of telescopes named Astro-Physics (www.astro-physics.com) They have a waiting list that goes for 3 to 4 years! Anyway, their policy is if they catch someone doing the scalp thing the

Re: [Elecraft] Palm Mini-Paddles?

2008-04-27 Thread George Victor
Folks, Why waste your time, We are all a bunch of old farts, you are not living forever. Just use a good paddle without worrying about cosmetics or damage (or money). I have a Begali Sculpture that will satisfy any of you picky code aficionados, I take it on camping trips and to picnic grounds. I

Re: [Elecraft] RE: K3 at Auction

2008-04-27 Thread George Victor
Chill out Rasmussen, We all know know what you did... Can't hide your act. George On Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 12:13 AM, Don Rasmussen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll tell you what's not in the spirit of amateur radio Dave, and that's likening a fellow ham that you don't even know to a ticket

Re: [Elecraft] K3 #685 arrived

2008-04-27 Thread George Victor
That Sucks!! ___ 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:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FS on QTH.COM

2008-04-19 Thread George Victor
What is the serial #? What did you pay for it (less shipping)? George On Sat, Apr 19, 2008 at 10:39 AM, Dave G. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If anyone is interested... K3/100 FS on qth.com Listing #660545 Usual disclaimer No Financial interest... -- Dave G. KK7SS '65 MK III Sprite

Re: [Elecraft] Alternatives to PowerPoles?

2008-04-09 Thread George Victor
While demonstrating two early K3s at the Lebanon Hamfest last October, TWICE I tripped on the power cords behind the table. TWICE, I said oh s_ _ _t! TWICE I said, I'll never do that again. TWICE, I thanked God for telling Elecraft to use APPs. TWICE, I was damn glad they weren't locked

Re: [Elecraft] K3 No bandscope

2008-04-06 Thread George Victor
Another advantage to being able to make this decision is that you no longer have a doorstop when the manufacturer cannot or will not provide a replacement for a defective display. Not to worry Elecraft will have the K3 display in stock for the next 50 years.

Re: [Elecraft] APP roll pins

2008-04-06 Thread George Victor
Sermos. ___ 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:

[Elecraft] Keyer Speed shows up in SSB Mode on K2/100

2008-03-31 Thread George Victor
I noticed something strange happen yesterday, When letting up on the PTT switch the K2/100 briefly displays the keyed speed on the display. I was running 100 Watts into a tuned dipole. Operating SSB. Has anyone else seen this? George ___ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] Keyer Speed shows up in SSB Mode on K2/100

2008-03-31 Thread George Victor
I noticed something strange happen yesterday, When letting up on the PTT switch the K2/100 briefly displays the keyed speed on the display. I was running 100 Watts into a tuned dipole. Operating SSB. Has anyone else seen this? George ___ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] K2 KDSP2

2008-03-29 Thread George Victor
I hate that module. There is no reset, and once installed it is the most unfriendly filter to use. In fact I pretty much put my K2 on the shelf after putting in the KDSP2. Just my 2 cents. George ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 F/W versions...just curious

2008-03-23 Thread George Victor
On Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 9:17 AM, Jim Cox [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I prefer you leave off anything in a message to me that is not related to an Elecraft. Yeah, like: Building Home Theaters Like The Pros. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] Splicing mic cables

2008-03-08 Thread George Victor
I have done this with B Connectors. They are the old style Bell Telephone Connectors. Very common in the Alarm Industry today. Jim, email me in private, I can get some to you. George On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 5:00 PM, Robert Tellefsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Jim That is mighty hard wiring to