[Elecraft] K4 ME

2019-05-19 Thread JT Croteau
Boy, the new K4 is sexy. I said I'd never pay $5K for a radio before but I think it is time to change that policy. N1ESE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.h

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale: KX3

2018-09-05 Thread JT Croteau
My KX3 has been sold. Thanks for the interest. 72 On Wed, Sep 5, 2018, 11:10 JT Croteau wrote: > I really don't want to sell this but one has to do what one has to do at > times. > > I am selling a really nice KX3. I bought it from Elecraft last year > and haven't

[Elecraft] For Sale: KX3

2018-09-05 Thread JT Croteau
I really don't want to sell this but one has to do what one has to do at times. I am selling a really nice KX3. I bought it from Elecraft last year and haven't even had a QSO on it yet, have used it on RX and dummy load only. KX3 with the following: ... KXAT3 Antenna Tuner ... KXBC3 Charger/Clo

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Menu Item: RX SHFT

2017-12-17 Thread JT Croteau
Ok, I actually RTFM'd. Looks like it a tech menu item and set to "Nor" by default. 72 On Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 10:34 AM, JT Croteau wrote: > Why can't I find the RX SHFT menu item in my KX3? > > I am getting ready to do the EXTENDED VFO TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION >

[Elecraft] KX3 Menu Item: RX SHFT

2017-12-17 Thread JT Croteau
Why can't I find the RX SHFT menu item in my KX3? I am getting ready to do the EXTENDED VFO TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION PROCEDURE and the instructions want me to set RX SHFT to "Nor" but I don't see a menu entry for this. Thanks N1ESE __ E

[Elecraft] Is the KX3 2M FAQ Outdated?

2017-12-13 Thread JT Croteau
The KX3 2M FAQ says the 2M module will RX up to 165 MHz to allow reception of WX stations (an interest of mine) but the manual says 120 to 150 MHz. Is the FAQ wrong I assume? 72 N1ESE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Walwarts - linear supplies

2017-11-20 Thread JT Croteau
They are nice warts Tony. I have a 1A 12VAC Jameco Reliapro wallwart for my beverage direction controller. It is extremely clean and noise free. 73 N1ESE On Mon, Nov 20, 2017 at 3:37 PM, N2TK, Tony wrote: > I believe recently there was talk about noise from walwarts. Jameco > Reliapro offers

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) - Unplanned Discovery

2017-11-20 Thread JT Croteau
Thanks for address this thread Howard! 73 On Mon, Nov 20, 2017 at 1:35 AM, Howard Hoyt wrote: > Hi Stan, > > One thing we have learned in supplying thousands of Kx33s to hams is the > importance of minimizing or eliminating common-mode currents in the antenna > system. The transverse mode RFI o

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) - Unplanned Discovery

2017-11-19 Thread JT Croteau
I'm really surprised you had an issue with the KX33 supply. - JT On Sun, Nov 19, 2017 at 7:31 PM, rich hurd WC3T wrote: > Wow. > > Going to try that. Thanks for this great post. > > On Sun, Nov 19, 2017 at 19:23 stan levandowski wrote: > >> Most people on this Reflector are well educated and

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Field Ant. for 80/40/30

2017-11-19 Thread JT Croteau
g, I would consider a small counterpoise wire to the high impedance >> side of the transformer, or experimenting with the length of the feedline, >> as the length of it matters when "counterpoise current" flows on the >> outside >> of it. I would not count on the impedance tran

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Field Ant. for 80/40/30

2017-11-18 Thread JT Croteau
e a rock or other throwing item to the end of the 58 foot radiator and get > it up in the air - TUNE it and operate. > No balun, no fuss, and the wire rolls up into a small ball for transport. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > > On 11/18/2017 4:34 PM, JT Croteau wrote: >> >>

[Elecraft] KX3 Field Ant. for 80/40/30

2017-11-18 Thread JT Croteau
Friends, what would be a good end fed wire setup that will match well with the internal KX3 ATU and cover, hopefully, 80, 40, and 30 meters? I went out to my winter camp site, with two really tall pine trees, and tried to experiment with a 9:1 UNUN, 135' radiator, and 35' of RG8X. It was a total

[Elecraft] Just RX'd KX3 Serial No. 10,028!

2017-11-04 Thread JT Croteau
I know this doesn't mean much to anyone but me but I've wanted one for so long. Just received KX3 No. 10,028. Shaves and haircuts coming soon. Now I have to hit the sales boards to sell my old gear. 73, N1ESE __ Elecraft mailing list H

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale: Mini-Module Kits

2007-11-08 Thread JT Croteau
All modules have been sold, thanks for the interest. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ 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] For Sale: Mini-Module Kits

2007-11-08 Thread JT Croteau
I'm selling the following Elecraft mini-modules, all are assembled and working fine: N-Gen - Wideband Noise Generator - $25.00 XG1 - Signal Generator - $25.00 DL1 - Dummy Load - $15.00 Would prefer to sell all three for $50.00 delivered anywhere in the US. PayPal preferred. -- JT Cr

[Elecraft] Re: For Sale: W1 Wattmeter in Acrylic Case

2007-11-06 Thread JT Croteau
The W1 has been sold pending funds. Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ 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] Re: For Sale: W1 Wattmeter in Acrylic Case

2007-11-06 Thread JT Croteau
Price reduced to $100 delivered. - JT On Nov 4, 2007 7:33 AM, JT Croteau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Selling my Elecraft W1 QRP to 140W HF watt meter. I built it in an > acrylic case from W8FGU. It works perfectly and looks great. > > Picture can be seen here: > http

[QRP-L] Re: [Elecraft] Re: For Sale: K2 #6233

2007-11-04 Thread JT Croteau
My K2 has been sold, thanks for the interest. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) __ QRP-L mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/qrp-l Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[QRP-L] For Sale: W1 Wattmeter in Acrylic Case

2007-11-04 Thread JT Croteau
a Bird Thruline for the bench as I do have some QRO projects in the works. Price: $120 delivered via Priority Mail anywhere in the US. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) __ QRP-L mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] Re: For Sale: K2 #6233

2007-11-03 Thread JT Croteau
Price reduced to $850.00 delivered to match my QTH ad. On 11/3/07, JT Croteau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Selling my K2 #6233 that I just put on the air on October 2nd. Rig > works perfectly, I have 147 QSOs logged since 10/2. It is configured > as follows: > > K2 &g

[Elecraft] For Sale: K2 #6233

2007-11-03 Thread JT Croteau
$35 in the Rework Eliminators. I would like $950.00 for the package and I will pay for the shipping anywhere in the US. Payment via PayPal is preferred. Some pictures can be seen here: http://n1ese.qrpradio.com/K2/ Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester,

Re: [Elecraft] Re: For Sale: XV50

2007-10-22 Thread JT Croteau
The XV50 has been sold, thanks. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ 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] Re: For Sale: XV50

2007-10-22 Thread JT Croteau
Price reduced to $325 to hopefully entertain a quick sale. Thanks On 10/21/07, JT Croteau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Selling my recently built XV50 transverter. It works fine, I have 3 > QSO's with it, but I find myself obsessed with a new project I want to > build. It co

[Elecraft] For Sale: XV50

2007-10-21 Thread JT Croteau
from Elecraft is $430.00 with the oven. I'm selling for $350.00 delivered anywhere in the US. PayPal preferred but I will also accept a postal money order. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailm

[Elecraft] XV50: Birdie Problem

2007-10-20 Thread JT Croteau
ke it might be external somewhere in the environment around the shack? Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

[Elecraft] W1: Extending Range to cover 50 MHz

2007-10-19 Thread JT Croteau
Anyone intimately familiar with the W1 watt meter know if it'd be possible to modify it work up to 50MHz? Thanks (however, watt I really need to do is just get a Bird one of these days) -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Ele

[Elecraft] XV50: Off by 2.3 KHz

2007-10-16 Thread JT Croteau
am pretty certain the K2 is properly aligned with WWV @ 10 MHz. Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change

[Elecraft] Re: [SEDXC] Hi Tech SEDX Club Meeting

2007-10-14 Thread JT Croteau
Wrong reflector, sorry. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ 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

[Elecraft] Re: [SEDXC] Hi Tech SEDX Club Meeting

2007-10-14 Thread JT Croteau
On 10/14/07, Hugh Valentine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 1)Use your hobby.Everyone "Meet" on 80 SSB and Not everyone has real-estate for low band antennas and there are several folks in the club who refuse to use any mode other than CW. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Man

Re: [Elecraft] K2: VFO stuck on 15M

2007-10-14 Thread JT Croteau
Well, CAL PLL alone did not work. I had to do a master reset. Now to put all my settings back... Thanks Don -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

Re: [Elecraft] K3 S/N 66

2007-10-13 Thread JT Croteau
Ed, thanks for bringing the K3 to NEAR-fest.. it was great to see both of you there. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber

Re: [Elecraft] K2: VFO stuck on 15M

2007-10-13 Thread JT Croteau
d RTTY filters just the way I want them. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ 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.): htt

[Elecraft] K2: VFO stuck on 15M

2007-10-13 Thread JT Croteau
to be locked on this band as the frequency doesn't change as I spin the VFO. Direct frequency entry appears to work but as soon as I touch the dial it jumps back to 21.100. All other bands are working fine, this is only a 15M problem. Any ideas? Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester,

Re: [Elecraft] RS-232 cable

2007-10-11 Thread JT Croteau
On 10/11/07, Thom LaCosta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > And for those that care to discuss things without treading of the toes of > varios > folks...there's a venue at www.zerobeat.net/smf/ Thom is so 31337. :-D -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Ma

Re: [Elecraft] K3: RS-232 cable

2007-10-11 Thread JT Croteau
On 10/11/07, JT Croteau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You don't need to. The K3 is wired for DTS and RTS keying, see page > 18 of the web manual: I should have said DTR not DTS, my bad. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___

Re: [Elecraft] K3: RS-232 cable

2007-10-11 Thread JT Croteau
default for both signals is inactive (unused). Refer to your software documentation to see if PTT or keying via RS232 lines is available." -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You mus

Re: [Elecraft] K3: RS-232 cable

2007-10-11 Thread JT Croteau
in RS232 cable is required between the K3 and the computer's RS232 port or USB-to-RS232 adapter. Use a high-quality, fully shielded cable." (Page 18, Web version of K3 manual) -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mai

Re: [Elecraft] K3: RS-232 cable

2007-10-11 Thread JT Croteau
On 10/11/07, Mark Bayern <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If your K2 cable had only three wires, signal ground, send data and > receive data, there is no _major_ difference. Big difference. Send Data and Receive Data on the K3 are opposite that of the K2. (According to the K3 web man

Re: [Elecraft] K3: RS-232 cable

2007-10-11 Thread JT Croteau
e additional pins for things like XV and KAT100 control. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ 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] Eric or Wayne - Re: XV50: Problem with Errata C-4

2007-10-09 Thread JT Croteau
The issues are now being addressed, Gary and I are now in communication with one another. Thanks Eric/Wayne. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to

[Elecraft] Eric or Wayne - Re: XV50: Problem with Errata C-4

2007-10-09 Thread JT Croteau
also missing a 56-Ohm resistor from the 50 MHz parts envelope but found a local source and this is no big deal. My biggest gripe though are with these docs. I used to be a technical writer so maybe I am a bit anal with this pet peeve. Thanks - JT On 10/8/07, JT Croteau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> w

[Elecraft] XV50: Problem with Errata C-4

2007-10-08 Thread JT Croteau
too narrowly focused on the K3 at the moment and neglecting current products. Thanks for any help on just what to do with L17. I presume I'm to just install it as I do L15 and L16. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailin

Re: [Elecraft] KAT2 aligned and working but..

2007-10-05 Thread JT Croteau
lly write out the problem. Heh, thanks Tree. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ 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] KAT2 aligned and working but..

2007-10-05 Thread JT Croteau
ideas? Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ 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] Thanks for the B-Day Pic - but....

2007-10-03 Thread JT Croteau
Connery and Eric could be played by Nicolas Cage. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, u

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft vs. Heath.

2007-10-01 Thread JT Croteau
I believe, they have a pretty succesful enclosure and tool and die business that can stand alone. How lucritive? I'm not sure. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be

[Elecraft] Analog meter

2007-09-30 Thread JT Croteau
W3FPR and others frequently recommend good quality analog meters for doing several alignment procedures and for performing countless tests. I'd like to get one but have no clue what to look for in this day and age of digital test equipment. Advice, recommendations please? Thanks -- JT Cr

Re: [Elecraft] Strange new drift on my K2

2007-09-30 Thread JT Croteau
Drew, Have you ruled out the simple obvious? Felt washer is no longer putting enough friction on the VFO knob to keep it still? -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a

Re: [Elecraft] K rig's longevity?

2007-09-29 Thread JT Croteau
, the existing rigs can live on much better I have seen many great products that end up dying a useless death because code was sold to people who never did anything with it. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 status Update - Sept. 29, 2007

2007-09-29 Thread JT Croteau
I put that redneck translator for Eric's latest update? *grin* -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Ad

Re: [Elecraft] KAT2: C55 Adjustment

2007-09-29 Thread JT Croteau
ement next week. Meanwhile, FedEx just delivered, as I was typing this, my XV50 and K60XV so now I have something new to break, er build, in the meantime. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.q

[Elecraft] KAT2: C55 Adjustment

2007-09-28 Thread JT Croteau
t was when installing variable caps during K2 assembly. Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ 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 et

[Elecraft] Hats off to Elecraft

2007-09-28 Thread JT Croteau
brining me an XV50 and K60XV so I will have a nice weekend full of slobbering. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr.

Re: [Elecraft] Best band for low cost DXing?

2007-09-28 Thread JT Croteau
I wish I still had my 5/8-wave 20M vertical, it was about 39' tall if memory serves. That was a great antenna for DX work on 20. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] Best band for low cost DXing?

2007-09-28 Thread JT Croteau
to 35'. Most people frown upon contests every weekend but get on the air during a contest and you'll have DXCC in no time flat. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] k3 weekly update

2007-09-27 Thread JT Croteau
On 9/27/07, Thom LaCosta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > H, guess the UPS web site doesn't know about the holiday... > maybe we should tell them? 'tis not a holiday according to FedEx as well: http://www.fedex.com/us/services/holidayschedule.html -- JT Croteau, N1ESE -

Re: [Elecraft] APP Question

2007-09-27 Thread JT Croteau
s tend to follow the same standard. Here is a good URL: http://www.scc-ares-races.org/hardware/andersonpp.html -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to

[Elecraft] Re: k3 weekly update

2007-09-27 Thread JT Croteau
o need to scold me.. I won't do anything like this again. *grin* Meanwhile, I suggest to several people, that they go out and rent Airplane - The Movie, and see if June Cleaver should also be called a racist for speaking Jive. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Ma

Re: [Elecraft] k3 weekly update

2007-09-27 Thread JT Croteau
here. If someone can't make fun of the situation every once in a while, what the heck? You guys sure can put up with the whining. .. and that is all I have to say about that. I will return you to your whining and questions about things already answered in the archives and in the FAQ. -- JT

Re: [Elecraft] k3 weekly update

2007-09-27 Thread JT Croteau
lt dat we may start shippin' in two weeks, we agreed we should add some week t'dat and conservatively set da damn official K3 fust ship date fo' Monday Oct 8d." -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Pos

Re: [Elecraft] WTB K102

2007-09-27 Thread JT Croteau
On 9/27/07, Sam Morgan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Anyone have a K102 they would like to sell? You must be referring to a KIO2. IO as in Input/Output. No such beast as a K102. Just an FYI. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, N

Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters - need info (OT?)

2007-09-27 Thread JT Croteau
ny 20W from the XV50 with no expectations other than to make at least one QSO. If more, all the better. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the l

Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters - need info (OT?)

2007-09-27 Thread JT Croteau
There is nothing like working Europe on 6M when such an opening results here in New England. I will likely always have 6M capability in the shack, it is a fun band. There can be openings in the Winter-time but they are much, much more rare than the summer time. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE

Re: [Elecraft] KIO2 Daisy Chaining

2007-09-26 Thread JT Croteau
I was .planning on ~16" ea. for the KPA100 run and the first XV and then 10" to each additional XV for a total of 62". The XV's will be stacked on top of each other so I could likely go even shorter but the cables become harder to work with, for me anyway, when they get

[Elecraft] KIO2 Daisy Chaining

2007-09-26 Thread JT Croteau
e now than having to keep modifying the same cable as I add options. Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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] K2 headphone jack

2007-09-24 Thread JT Croteau
I think there is confusion to what the problem part is. The headphone jack seems like a proven part. However, from what I have gathered in reading the archives, the external speaker jack is the jack that has the most failures. I know mine on 6233 has been crap since day one. -- JT Croteau

Re: [Elecraft] K0SS CW to RTTY QSO

2007-09-23 Thread JT Croteau
G4FON's awesome CW trainer. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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] K3 RX Audio

2007-09-20 Thread JT Croteau
ndows Media Player should be able to play by default which it does for me. Hmm. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr

Re: [Elecraft] XV: Coax for interfacing

2007-09-20 Thread JT Croteau
On 9/20/07, Ron D'Eau Claire <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The signals between the XV and your K2 are all below 30 MHz, no matter which > transverter you are using. Ya know, I'm an idiot. I just realized that after posting. I feel real stupid now. Heh. Thanks Ron.

[Elecraft] XV: Coax for interfacing

2007-09-20 Thread JT Croteau
is an issue. The XV50, and future XV's will always be located right next to, or under, the K2. Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list.

Re: [Elecraft] K2.100.ssb.at sn 6194

2007-09-20 Thread JT Croteau
On 9/20/07, Carey Magee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Now to start buying! Beware, once you start buying it may be hard to stop as I am finding out. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qt

[Elecraft] XV50: Building my first XV

2007-09-19 Thread JT Croteau
utting it close time wise for it's intended purpose; the 50MHz Sprint on October 20th. However, this shouldn't be much of a problem as I am currently disabled and have more time than I know what to do with lately. Thanks for any feedback. -- JT C

Re: [Elecraft] K2: USB to Serial for Rig Control

2007-09-14 Thread JT Croteau
On 9/14/07, Simon Brown (HB9DRV) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Try a ferrite - usually works. I have two snap-together split beads, one on each end of the cable, and it doesn't do anything to the noise. This adapter is junk. heh. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE -

Re: [Elecraft] K2: USB to Serial for Rig Control

2007-09-14 Thread JT Croteau
On 9/14/07, David Fleming <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Is the noise constant or only when the software is polling the radio? I had The noise is constant as soon as the adapter is plugged into the USB port and before I even connect the rig to the adapter. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manch

Re: [Elecraft] K2: USB to Serial for Rig Control

2007-09-14 Thread JT Croteau
l.com/2hzyl3 I think I will end up investing in a multiport serial adapter for my PCI slot instead. heh. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subsc

Re: [Elecraft] Final payment for K3 order

2007-09-14 Thread JT Croteau
Uillean pipes for me please. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] How do I unsubscribe?

2007-09-12 Thread JT Croteau
On 9/12/07, Craig Rairdin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > There will always be users at every level, from n00bs to h4x0rz. and we must not forget the 31337 h4x0rz.. especially the self-proclaimed type. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___

[Elecraft] Re: [Mw] Male SMA chassis connectors

2007-09-11 Thread JT Croteau
On 9/11/07, Loren Moline WA7SKT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am looking for a supplier for male SMA chassis connectors... > either 2 or 4 hole type. Anyone know where to order? Thanks! Surplus Sales offers two kinds: http://www.surplussales.com/Connectors/SMA-2.html -- JT Cr

Re: [Elecraft] How do I unsubscribe?

2007-09-11 Thread JT Croteau
f email, I'm probably subscribed to about 20 email reflectors and get over 2000 emails a day. I use the power of my email client to ease the task by creating filters to put them in appropriate folders and to take care of spam. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE

Re: [Elecraft] K2: USB to Serial for Rig Control

2007-09-11 Thread JT Croteau
support "virtual keying". For casual operating, I used the DX Lab suite for digital operating, rig control, and logging. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscr

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K2 -- USB to Serial for Rig Control

2007-09-11 Thread JT Croteau
ate testing to ensure the one they provide will work with the K3. It should work fine for the K2 as well. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscri

[Elecraft] K2: USB to Serial for Rig Control

2007-09-10 Thread JT Croteau
s not broke so I don't want to fix it. *grin* I'd also rather not tie up my last PCI slot with a dual port serial adapter. Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a sub

[Elecraft] Re: [neqrp] Hey buddy, can you spare a 78L06? (New England/East Coast) {01}

2007-09-06 Thread JT Croteau
Thanks to all who have replied, I've found one. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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] New Elecraft rigs...

2007-09-06 Thread JT Croteau
People today seem to want everything to be smaller (except for their big screen TV's). Everything is becoming smaller, not bigger. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

[Elecraft] Hey buddy, can you spare a 78L06? (New England/East Coast)

2007-09-05 Thread JT Croteau
000 should have gone. So when it came time to install the 78L06 and all I could find was the 2N7000, I said "damn!". I was almost able to salvage the part but a leg broke on me. I can blame Elecraft all I want but it's my fault 100% for not paying attention and assuming.

[Elecraft] Happy Family

2007-09-05 Thread JT Croteau
nd may be in need of a break. I think the W1 is next on my list. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub

[Elecraft] Re: K2 #6233 Aligned and finished but some questions...

2007-09-05 Thread JT Croteau
Well, I think I answered my own question. I keep forgetting that the K2 is only rated to 10W output. On 10M with the control set for 10W out, I am showing 10W out with a current draw of 2.56A. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft

[Elecraft] K2 #6233 Aligned and finished but some questions...

2007-09-05 Thread JT Croteau
lower power output is usually experienced on 10M but the high current bothers me a bit. Should I be concerned? Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment

2007-09-05 Thread JT Croteau
and tin the toroids myself, I may have been a bit more patient with their actual installation as well. Who knows though, maybe not. Thanks again. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment

2007-09-04 Thread JT Croteau
Holy cow! I got it to work! It was definitely a improperly tinned green lead on T2. So much for buying pre-wound/tinned 'roids to save me some grief. Heh. Thanks Don. What a relief. Time to button it back up and continue 40M TX alignment. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Mancheste

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment

2007-09-04 Thread JT Croteau
another look at this bugger. Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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.

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment

2007-09-04 Thread JT Croteau
different problem area due the the high output of the Driver? Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, u

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment

2007-09-04 Thread JT Croteau
e? Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment

2007-09-04 Thread JT Croteau
find any problems there. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment

2007-09-04 Thread JT Croteau
e fine. Back to it.. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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] K2 - Low output during initial TX alignment

2007-09-04 Thread JT Croteau
ps up to 14V at transmit but it's supposed to be 13.3V. I have to go out and buy a new DMM so I can do signal tracing (my cheap DMM has fixed probes and I can't adapt them properly). Any other ideas before I dive into signal tracing? Thanks -- JT Crotea

Re: [Elecraft] My K2 is a Low Rider!

2007-09-03 Thread JT Croteau
e when sitting flat on the desk. It's probably a 1/16th or 1/32nd shorter in the front but I haven't measured yet so maybe my eyes are playing a trick on me. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman

[Elecraft] My K2 is a Low Rider!

2007-09-02 Thread JT Croteau
possibly screw up the simple installation of four feet? Has anyone else seen this? Heh. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Ad

[Elecraft] Proper Crimper

2007-09-02 Thread JT Croteau
What is the proper crimper to use for the female pins (E620022) used in Elecraft kits? Mouser part number would be wonderful. Thanks -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a

[Elecraft] K2 - Wrong Q6 Driver?

2007-09-01 Thread JT Croteau
I am at the point where I need to install the driver at Q6. The manual states that I should have a 2SC2166 for the driver. However, included with my K2 6233 is a 2SC5739. The parts list in Appendix A of my Rev G. manual does not list any alternatives. Anyone have any insight? Thanks -- JT

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