Re: [Elecraft] K2 U1 part number

2006-04-21 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
I've not got a KX1 LED. Do I need one? Alexandra Carter wrote: Yep the NE602/SA602/SA612 are the same part as far as I know! 73 de Alex NS6Y (KX1 LED still white, just checked!) -- <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Nigel A. Gunn. 59 Beadlemead, Milton

Re: [Elecraft] K2 U1 part number

2006-04-21 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
Same device, different number. Goo ahead and melt solder. Bill Reid wrote: The K2 manual lists SA602 for U1 on the control board and the part number in my kit is SA612. Is this IC OK to install? ___ -- <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Replacement Battery

2006-04-19 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
It's a standard sealed lead acid, try Maplins. Larry Dodson wrote: I wondered if anyone in the UK has found a local source for a K2 replacement battery that fits internally? Thanks - Larry G0IKE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.

Re: [Elecraft] T1 internal to FT-817

2006-04-12 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
There ya go. Been there, done that and here's the pictures. http://www.ngunn.net/cyberworld/hamradio/t1/index.html Tom Althoff wrote: I see the FAQ for the T1 suggests that the T1 could be mounted in the FT-817 battery compartment "With some effort". I plan on doing this but would like to he

Re: Translation - RE: [Elecraft] Color code help?

2006-04-10 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
You Americans really need to talk proper English like what we do. A flash is something that stays on for a uselessly short time and then is expired. We have torches... they go on and on and on and... Darwin, Keith wrote: Torch - that would be "flashlight" for all us Americans. :-) Cheers! -

Re: [Elecraft] Computer control issues - unreliable firmware?

2006-04-02 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
Thanks. I'd not considered that. I'm not familiar with PCMCIA cards. I assume they're relatively expensive. I'll check it out. Rich McCabe wrote: Besides, dont rule out a 4 port serial- pcmcia card. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@ma

Re: [Elecraft] Computer control issues - unreliable firmware?

2006-04-02 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
One assumes you'll never buy a laptop. They've not had serial ports for several years and USB is usually the only expansion route. Phil Kane wrote: As aa long-time comm engineer I "speak" serial quite well, and would not buy a computer that did not have capability to add or enlarge same

Re: [Elecraft] Anti-Static Grounding - how?

2006-03-21 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
They don't need one. The idea is to keep you, your tools, the equipment your working on and your PSU, antenna, test equipment etc at the same potential. It doesn't matter what that potential. Your mains electricity supply ground is certainly sufficient as most things will already be connected

Re: [Elecraft] cord vs. rick

2006-03-20 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
Kevin Rock wrote: Howdy, In this neck of the woods a rick is another name for a face cord. A face cord is 4 x 8 x the size you cut for your stove. My stove runs on gas! ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a

Re: [Elecraft] Right angle mic connector

2006-03-19 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
And I was going to say thet right angle mic connectors don't exist. Buxcomm have just earned a place in my favourites list. Tom Bosscher wrote: http://www.buxcomm.com/AFconnectors.htm for the mic connectors. The right angle is part # C8R. Order some CE8's while you ar eat it, and make u

Re: [Elecraft] Simple-minded SPAM filters vs. list participation

2006-03-16 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
The problem doesn't arise when only replying to the list. The problem is that far too many list users don't bother to delete the previous senders addresses in the REPLY TO list and therefore send out several replies to each message. Invariably, if someone replies to my post, I get the reply to t

Re: [Elecraft] Anyone thats Bought a K2 Kit in the UK what Duty did you pay?

2006-01-14 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
Paul Webb wrote: Import duty is free provided it is labelled properly. VAT is 17.5% You may get away with it but it's getting rarer. Hi I have a couple of K2’s here K2 QRP and a K2/100 (not built by me) I have built a K1 over Christmas and now want to smell solder again! I would like to bu

Re: [Elecraft] PSK31

2006-01-13 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
Ham Radio Deluxe controls the K2 and does PSK31, logbook, satellite predictions, mapping etc very competently. Available free from http://hrd.ham-radio.ch/downloads.html Also, can you use the K2 Remote Control software to control the PTT for PSK31 or is there a PSK31 package out there that

Re: [Elecraft] suffix /qrp

2006-01-13 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
Under UK licensing regulations call/qrp is not a legal call. The regs clearly state thet /m /mm /p are the only call suffixes allowed unless operating in another country requires /countrycode Clint Sprague wrote: If a station signs /qrp do they want me to log them that way? This would be an

Re: [Elecraft] Prosign confusion (was: Anticipating Morse)

2006-01-13 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
/Comes from the Latin libra pondo or //libra pendere Libra eaning scales or balance and pondo or pendrer being a roughly equivalent weight of those days. / [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: An abbreviation isn't always a shortened word - how did we get "lb" as an abbreviation for "pound"? ___

Re: [Elecraft] Prosign confusion (was: Anticipating Morse)

2006-01-12 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
If CQ is a prosign, i.e. a single character without embedded space, please explain how I should pronounce it such using 'phone modes. Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: One might ask what is CQ an abbreviation of? Some say it's a phonetic "seek you" but I've never heard a single plausible explanation of

Re: [Elecraft] Weller WTCPT tip longevity

2006-01-11 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
The tip will last until the iron coating wears through and the copper slug physically erodes. I would suspect that the switch contacts in the handle of your iron have broken or welded closed. If viewed in the dark, an "always on" TCP will get red hot. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use a PTF7 so

Re: [Elecraft] T1 Antenna Considerations

2006-01-04 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
A half wavelength wire is very high impedance and outside the range of most auto tuners. If you're going to use half wave wires, feed them through a 9:1 current balun. (OK, it's not a balun, it's an impedance transformer) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello I have just received my T1 kit and i not