I'm getting ready to build my W1 SWR/Watt meter. Before I start, are things
I should consider. Enclosure? Mounting BNC off-board? External power?
COM port mounting?
Inquiring minds want to know.
Mark, KJ7BS
Glendale, AZ
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2 S/N 0539
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Subject: [Elecraft] A Bad Thing Happened To My K2
Importance: High
This evening I had a guest ham in the shack who was curious about my K2 and
asked if we could hook it up. So we did. I pointed
This evening I had a guest ham in the shack who was curious about my K2 and
asked if we could hook it up. So we did. I pointed out which 12v power
strip, power cord, and antenna to use. While I was getting the proper
computer interface cables hooded up, my guest connected the radio to the
power
K2 S/N 0539 is doing very well. I use it everyday and have put very few
modifications into it. I've done some dumb things with it which have caused
me to replace the finals a few times and the driver once. I've got a small
fortune in it with all but the 60m option in place (notice I did not say
Por Que?
I never thought I would see the day when Elecraft aficionados would result
to segregation and elitism, but I was wrong. Just as is this notion that
non Elecraft K3 operators are not welcome on the net.
I am glad Kevin Rock did not take this tact when starting the ECN. I've
checke
You bet an R5 can be ground mounted. However, Cushcraft has recommended it
be 4 to 6 feet above ground. You do, however, need to consider the RF
exposure limits as outlined by the FCC.
Remember, you have to consider whether the site is controlled (not
accessible by the average person) or uncon
As both a FISTS and SKCC member, I will tell you while I call CQ FISTS or CQ
SKCC and am looking for other members with which to exchange info, I always
welcome a non member QSO. To that point, I have paused during a sprint or
contest to chat with a non member. It does several things, it portrays
John,
Welcome to the Elecraft ranks. I know you will enjoy building the K2 and
enjoy operating it even more.
I built my K2 S/N in 1998 and have used it a lot, mostly portable.
If you are even contemplating adding modules to it, get the rework
eliminators. Some of the add-in modules require the
Does anyone have this book that I can borrow?
Mark, KJ7BS
Glendale, AZ
Editor, The SKCC Centurion
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I did not hear either net tonight from Arizona.
Mark, KJ7BS
Glendale, AZ
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Fists # 2972 CC 1806
SKCC # 2240
QRP-ARCI # 12647
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What happened to the bands today? I hear almost nothing. I did hear, and
work, ZF2AH this morning on 17m, but nothing else until this evening when I
called CQ on 7.055 and I got TI2RDP responding to my call.
I did notice the A index was at 70 this morning and has fallen to 10 at 0636
UTC.
Mark,
Don (W3FPR), Tom (N0SS), Don (N4HH), Gregg(W9DHI),
Thanks for the reply about constructing the special "Y" cable and information
that the signals are separate and will not conflict. Looks like Santa will be
visiting the Elecraft store.
Mark, KJ7BS
Glendale, AZ
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I read where the KAT100 requires the KIO2 module to control the auto tuner,
which I have. How do I connect the KAT100 to the K2 and still use the KIO2 for
rig control?
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Mark, KJ7BS
Glendale, AZ
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I had a blast working the 2006 ARRL 10 meter contest with my K2. It is my
favorite contest of the year. Unfortunately I was not able to devote the
entire weekend to working the contest so I had to get little pieces of time
where I could.
Friday evening was exciting as we had QSOs until after
Some time back I saw a K2 with a carry handle mounted on the right side.
Does anyone remember this? If you have a carry handle on your K2, I'd be
glad to hear from you and receive pictures.
Mark, KJ7BS
Glendale, AZ
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Lloyd,
You are suffering from Elecraftitis. Don't worry, it's not fatal, but can be
annoying to others, similar to snoring. The symptoms are much as you describe
and suffers often are left with a feeling of uphoria and wonderment. Some can
even be found wonder aimlessly mumbling "big MOJO,
Did you know your K2 has a squelch?
I installed the KIO2 module in my K2 and proceded to connect it to my laptop
running Ham Radio Deluxe. I'm impressed with the K2 interface in HRD. All the
controls are represented either in buttons or sliders and band changes are a
ckick away. I found a st
MAJOR SOLAR FLARE: Earth-orbiting satellites detected a powerful X-class solar
flare this morning, Dec. 5th, at 10:35 Universal Time. The source: big, new
sunspot 929, which is emerging over the Sun's eastern limb. Because of the
sunspot's position near the limb, this flare was not Earth-dire
Bill et al,
A few years ago Bob Hightower, NK7M,s old a mic preamp kit designed . The
printed circuit board was small and fit inside the K2 or some microphones. I
got one and have had good results from it. I use the Kenwood stock hand
microphone for the TS-850S. I picked the mic up on ebay
Remember, the KIO2 does not use an RS-232 cable! The KIO2 requires a special
cable for computer control.
Mark Saunders, KJ7BS
Glendale, AZ
K2 S/N 0539
Per Enocson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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Back from my summer vacation, my K2/100 and PC donĀ“t get along a
Found this on Yahoo's News repository today.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/space/20060821/sc_space/sunsnextstormycyclestarts
Mark Saunders, KJ7BS
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an Extra class operator. That made an impression on me and to this day I do my
best to "pay it forward" when I hear the slow unsteady fist of a new CW op.
Mark Saunders, KJ7BS
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Keep an eye on this one. Undetectable Radar! The inventor says it sounds like
static on a receiver.
http://tinyurl.com/nf7aq
BTW: It is an interesting end to the URL the TinyURL generated for this link.
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est in the next few weeks.
Mark Saunders, KJ7BS
Glendale, AZ
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Fellow Elecrafters:
At the KS1R Field Day operation we had a bunch of 5 wpm operators who
wanted to try their hand at CW on our GOTA station. They were
I've located the parts I need (thanks Ron).
Thank you to everyone who responded to my query for parts. This is truely a
great list.
I hope I can return the favor some day.
Mark Saunders, KJ7BS
Gelndale, AZ
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I am in need of a few 1N34A
I am in need of a few 1N34A diodes and about 3 feet of RG-174 coax. Does
anyone on the board have these that I may purchase?
Mark Saunders, KJ7BS
Glendale, AZ
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eyes.
The K2 front pannel is easily remoted and I've seen a few K2s mobile with the
front remoted. Very slick.
Now if I can only get my K2 transmitting again, I would be in business.
Mark Saunders, KJ7BS
Glendale, AZ
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Holy CW! That's the fastest I've ever sold anything.
My AZ ScQRPions Paddle kit has been sold.
Mark Saunders, KJ7BS
Glendale, AZ
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t has been opened to
check for parts, but nothing done with the kit. Price: $30 plus $3
shipping.
Mark Saunders, KJ7BS
Glendale, AZ
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Ok, I've read about the PAC-12 antenna and I'm almost convinced to get/build
one.
It's a short vertical, right?
What is its performance?
It's got to be a compromise, right?
Would a larger coil diameter with wider spacing between the winds improve
performance?
Mark Saun
ideas where to start?
Mark Saunders, KJ7BS
Glendale, AZ
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I was shopping Mouser for components for a project. I noticed the SMD devices
I need are "Lead Free". Will I have any trouble soldering these components
with Tin/Lead solder?
Mark Saunders, KJ7BS
Glendale, AZ
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With a callsign like that, no wonder. Just kidding! That statement is more
appropriate for my callsign.
Mark Saunders, KJ7BS
Glendale, AZ
From: Bob Baxter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: 2005/12/21 Wed AM 09:40:19 EST
To: El
floor.
Mark Saunders, KJ7BS
Glendale, AZ
From: Tom Hammond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: 2005/12/12 Mon AM 09:09:23 EST
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] ECN 12-12-05 Report(s)
Hi Folks:
I called both of the Elecraft C
Kevin,
I hope and pray for you.
Mark Saunders, KJ7BS
Glendale, AZ
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Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2005 10:04 PM
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Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net NO NET
I am sorry folks there
It is that blessed gigantic (gi-normus as my son would say) sunspot. I saw
the solar flux get over 100 the past few days. Ten meters was open most of
the weekend, too.
Mark Saunders, KJ7BS
Glendale, AZ
Elecraft K2 S/N 539
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I realized that after seeing it in my in-box, "hey that looks like a callsign."
I should not have used all caps, sorry for the confusion.
Mark Saunders, KJ7BS
Glendale, AZ
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Date: 2
"WONKY"... That is so funny. I've not heard that one for a while. I have a
list of interesting words I've heard people use in my lifetime. WONKY is near
the top.
Mark Saunders, KJ7BS
Glendale, AZ
From: "
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tor as the Kenwood, so I thought this a good match. I've since
purchased a second Kenwood hand microphone, on eBay, so I have one for each
radio.
Mark Saunders, KJ7BS
Glendale, AZ
From: "Wayne Reed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
signals on 40, 30,
20, or 17 meters. Then a little before 0200 UTC signals started coming up.
Did we have another X class solar flare today?
Mark Saunders, KJ7BS
Glendale, AZ
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That is interesting. Too bad he was right at my noise level and I don't
have my beam up yet.
Mark Saunders, KJ7BS
Glendale, AZ
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This evening I heard a station sending CW with an unusual call, RU3HD/ANT.
What is the /ANT?
Mark Saunders, KJ7BS
Glendale, AZ
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