RE: [Elecraft] Antenna question - Balun

2005-08-21 Thread Mike W
On 21 Aug 2005 at 8:40, Robert Tellefsen wrote: > Two things will make matching easier. Get two > baluns, 1:1 and 4:1. Put them on the two > antenna ports of the ATU Looking at the two versions of the BL1 for 1:1 and 4:1 Can you not use a 2pco ( dpdt ) switch or relay to change between the tw

Re: [Elecraft] To drill or not to drill, that is the question

2005-04-16 Thread Mike W
this helps someone. atb Mike W, G8NXD qthr On 16 Apr 2005 at 9:11, Stephen wrote: > Gentlefolks, > > I did not explain myself very well in the previous post. What I did > was to > use a very small drill, with a diameter smaller that that of the hole, > and twist it gently betwe

Re: [Elecraft] k2 off frequency

2005-04-09 Thread Mike W
On 9 Apr 2005 at 13:58, George Cortez wrote: > Hi all > 4801 was getting a upgrade (ssb adapter) > when I noticed that listening on my other rig (Icom 746 pro.) > the k2 was off freq by 1kc high on 40 lsb this is on tx and rx. > It is 600hz off high on cw. > any ideas? How about flipping the co

Re: [Elecraft] Spam bounce?

2005-04-09 Thread Mike W
AFIK, and certainly in UK, the Wanadoo ISP is far from Freemail. I'm on Freeserve which is the UK Name for Wanadoo and I have never experienced a bounce because of my ISP's policies. I can't offer any good reasons why they are bouncing though sO I suppose I had better stop using bandwidth. 73 Mi

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for 40m RF amp design for my K2

2005-03-30 Thread Mike W
http://www.communication-concepts.com/hf_amplifiers.htm should be of some interest to you -- On 30 Mar 2005 at 10:18, Andrew Moore wrote: > I'm looking for designs for an RF amp for my K2. Can anyone point me > to a design? I plan to use it for CW only, 40 meters only, and > roughly 75 watts

Re: [Elecraft] GB stations get 7100 to 7200

2004-10-27 Thread Mike W
I would be interested if you were to post the URL to this announcement. I've searched OfCom's site, and there is no trace of this supposed notification that I can find. 73 Mike W, G8NXD -- On 27 Oct 2004 at 12:57, W9DHI wrote: > UK Amateurs Gain 7.1 - 7.2MHz from 31 October &g

[Elecraft] BL1 Balun query

2004-09-26 Thread Mike W
Is the Binocular core used in the BL1 balun the same grade as the binocular core used in the K2's TX strip? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsu

[Elecraft] Let _ME_ build your K2 :-)

2004-09-21 Thread Mike W
Let _ME_ build your Elecraft kit. My prices are reasonable ( I just love building the kits. But more importantly, I need the Money ! ) and the results are a finished radio, aligned and tested, that is really a lot of fun to use. Please email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Seriously, if anyone in UK wo

Re: [Elecraft] signal generator

2004-09-03 Thread Mike W
gGen based on a 9851 DDS and a noise source for signal generation, For detection I use a diode probe into either an AF amplifier ( for listening to the signal ) or a VVM for measuring. All of it homebrewed. atb Mike W -- ___ Elecraft mailing list Po

[Elecraft] K2 RF Probe limits ?

2004-07-31 Thread Mike W
Hi Folks, What is the safe maximum RF Voltage that the K2 RF Probe can measure ?. I guess its down to something like the PIV of the diode. Thanks and atb MIke ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post t

[Elecraft] Archive search.. HOW ?

2004-07-18 Thread Mike W
every months posts? ? Cheers and Beers, Mike W -- ___ 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/ele

[Elecraft] Cap Meter and Freq Counter projects

2004-07-17 Thread Mike W
g prospect. all the best, Mike W, G8NXD ___ 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/elecraftHe

[Elecraft] driving external PA with K2

2004-07-08 Thread Mike W
Hi Folks, Using a basic K2 with no options other than SSB. How can I drive an external PA and have PTT and ALC controlled by the K2 ?. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber In

[Elecraft] Software for Sig/Niose measurement

2004-06-20 Thread Mike W
Hi Folks, Is there any soundcard software to assist in optimum tuning for best sig/noise on SSB, similar to a SINAD meter ?. thanks -- ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft You mus

[Elecraft] K2 , R116 alternative ?

2004-06-17 Thread Mike W
I'm in UK and missing R116 ( the 1/8w BFO retaining R ) from the K2 kit. Anyone recomend an alternative means of fixing the BFO coil without it ?. I have no suitable 1/8w resistors in stock. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net ht

[Elecraft] K2 alternative Tuning knob ?

2004-06-09 Thread Mike W
GM All, After 2 months of using my K2 I'm getting very sore fingers due to the awfull shape of the tuning knob and its sharp edges. I know that one of the 'JAP' knobs fits but I don't know which one, or where to obtain one in UK. Any help appreciated