Re: [Elecraft] Real 2" x 4" Lumber

Even planed lumber has changed.  WW2 era planed 2x4 was 2 3/4 x 1 3/4.  It changed sometime in the late 40s.  Renovators should be equipped with a tape and measure before buying lumber. From: Jim Brown To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, August 11,

Re: [Elecraft] Unexpected Band / Mode switching

Thanks - makes sense. Presumably tarnishing. Couldn't I just clean them? -Original Message- From: Mark E. Musick [mailto:markmus...@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 3:05 PM To: 'AD6XY' <willis...@gmail.com>; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Unexpecte

Re: [Elecraft] ½ λ dipoles

Try any handbook before 1957 when transistors became available.  If you can't find them at the ARRL, try E-BAY as they are only available used.K5EWJ (original 1956 issued call sign) From: rick jones via Elecraft To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net"

Re: [Elecraft] CW Key Recommendation

As a long term member of SKCC (Straight Key Century Club) I offer the following reasons.  It is more fun, it allows easier speed diversity, it is traditional.  If your objective is to strictly send the best CW possible as easy as possible, type it on a keyboard and use a computer.  If you want

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Ultrabeam, a SteppIR alternative

SteppIR has a new controller with improved lightning protection now. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, From: Bill Frantz <fra...@pwpconsult.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, May 6, 2016 9:29 AM Subject: [Elecraft] [OT] Ultrabeam, a SteppIR alternative A German ham infor

Re: [Elecraft] 4-ohm to 8-ohm question

for communications audio or ordinary tone deaf  listeners for music. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, From: Phil Kane <k2...@kanafi.org> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, May 2, 2016 4:04 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 4-ohm to 8-ohm question On 5/2/2016 1:15 PM, Eddy Avila

[Elecraft] SteppIR

the control cable when I did not leave enough slack and broke it in two.  A lot to be sure, but considering where I live, not too bad.  It is on a Rohn 25 tilt over at about 21 meters. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke,K5EWJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] Wattmeter for K3s Calibration

I found a Cavalier King Charles figure stamp, a "This Envelope Sealed with Dog Slobber" stamp and a "I'd Rather be Flying" stamp, several Ink Pads and a re-inking roller in Black.  That is only in one drawer. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, From: Ron D'Eau Claire <r...@cobi

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Mobile operation "bible"

if you have them on line.  I also have a MFJ tuner that I have not installed as yet, but it looks like if you installed the tuner so that it is in line with the anslyzer or the rig when you have a coax switch installed you could use auto tune and then see what you have as well. Willis 'Cookie

Re: [Elecraft] Long RS232 Runs - RS422

and source for one that will work.  If all else fails or if you want to be sure, buy a card based RS-232 or 488 interface that uses all DB-9 or DB-25 connectors.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke,VP of Tidelands ARS and TXPE K5EWJ & Trustee N5BPS From: Jim Brown <j...@audiosystemsgr

Re: [Elecraft] SKN.

activities at  SKCCgroup.com and join us if you like what you see, we are free and will not ask for money.  If you are new to CW and would like to get better, we will QRS for you and welcome you! Willis 'Cookie' Cooke,SKCC #4077S K5EWJ & Trustee N5BPS From: Gary Smith <g...@k

Re: [Elecraft] QLF?

 could not hear well enough when the announcer activated the PA.  I think this year that we will allow hearing protection for the participants and let the judges set the volume.  Some times you can't please everyone! Willis 'Cookie' Cooke,Tidelands VP and Hamfest Chairman for 2016 K5EWJ

Re: [Elecraft] OT: B & W antenna

it in a Faraday Cage. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke,VP TARS for 2016 K5EWJ & Trustee N5BPS From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <li...@subich.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2015 7:41 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: B & W antenna > I have heard severa

Re: [Elecraft] What crystal filter do you use the most?

filter that I seldom use and I can't document any QSO that I required the 200 hertz filter to make the contact.But I am easy to please and was quite happy with the BC455 and a couple of crystals in 1956.    Willis 'Cookie' Cooke,TDXS Contest Chairman K5EWJ & Trustee N5BPS From: Phil Ande

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Sub-Receiver: How to Hear Both Receivers?

in the right. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke,TDXS Contest Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS From: Byron Peebles n...@arrl.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, August 9, 2015 5:52 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3S Sub-Receiver: How to Hear Both Receivers? Is there a way to have the signals on both

Re: [Elecraft] West Mountain Radio CLRspkr

Yes! Send one receiver to one speaker and one to the other.  Check to see which ear hears which speaker.  Same with headsets, but you get more separation.  You can use it for split or for diversity. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke,TDXS Contest Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS From: Steven Bertsch

Re: [Elecraft] Verticals on mountaintops

always obey Ohm's law and the other laws of physics whether you understand them or not.  Whether you want to believe or not!  Save your desire to believe for religion, they say it works!  Willis 'Cookie' Cooke,TDXS Contest Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS From: Al Lorona alor...@sbcglobal.net

Re: [Elecraft] Verticals on mountaintops

stations with good 80/75 meter antennas in Field Day and many sites are so noisy, either with man made noise or atmospheric noise that it is hardly worth the effort to erect an 80/75 antenna for Field Day unless you have a high transmitter count. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke,TDXS Contest Chairman K5EWJ

Re: [Elecraft] Amphenol PL-259

DX Engineering Willis 'Cookie' Cooke,TDXS Contest Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS From: Thomas Taylor li...@comcast.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2015 8:21 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Amphenol PL-259 On Sat, 21 Mar 2015 17:06:07 +1000 Gary Gregory vk1zzg

Re: [Elecraft] CW listening pitch

.  That is my theory and I am sticking to it!  Willis 'Cookie' Cooke,TDXS Contest Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS From: Rick Tavan N6XI rta...@gmail.com To: Sverre Holm (LA3ZA) la...@nrrl.no Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, March 2, 2015 12:25 AM Subject: Re

Re: [Elecraft] CW listening pitch

prefer.  Most of us like about 550 to 600, but this is a survey, not fixed so you can do what works best for you and probably should.  That is the center frequency we are talking about.  Choose the filter for easy tuning and QRM/QRN reduction. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke,TDXS Contest Chairman K5EWJ

Re: [Elecraft] CW listening pitch

to change optimum, but probably not the best frequency. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke,TDXS Contest Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS From: Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2015 4:01 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW listening pitch Re I had

Re: [Elecraft] OT: the cheapest way to build a six meter beacon

could duplicate a design and cooperate to build two.  Willis 'Cookie' Cooke,TDXS Contest Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS From: Johnny Siu vr2...@yahoo.com.hk To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, March 1, 2015 5:57 AM Subject: [Elecraft] OT: the cheapest way to build a six meter

Re: [Elecraft] CW listening pitch

I like around 550 to 600, you may like a different pitch as if you are trying to copy a frequency that is in your dead spot, you may have a harder time than if you move it some.  Willis 'Cookie' Cooke,TDXS Contest Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS From: Phil Kane k2...@kanafi.org To: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Who said anything about removing diversity? That would *never* happen...

! Willis 'Cookie' Cooke,TDXS Contest Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com elecraft...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 5:34 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Who said anything

Re: [Elecraft] More Legendary Elecraft Service or The Turning of the Screw

Not a good idea for the screws sticking out of capacitors and transformers.  Willis 'Cookie' Cooke,TDXS Contest Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS From: Harry Yingst via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net To: brian als...@nc.rr.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent

Re: [Elecraft] K3 13.8 VDC power

to sleep under the operating desk.  Lately he has been picking on my cable modem and router. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: Roger D Johnson n...@roadrunner.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2014 10:09

Re: [Elecraft] Getting Started With CW

need to slow down a bit.  The Koch method may be a good method for the Military or Commercial trainees to get up to 25 WPM fast, but I don't see a place for it in ham radio and the Military and Commercial do not use CW any more. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS

Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest

I encountered an operator named DEAN who sent it as de an and I kept copying it as from An. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: d...@lightstream.net d...@lightstream.net To: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K1 IF Amp Mod?

is not getting long of tooth and the KX3 is the ultimate QRP design from Elecraft. It does not sound like a design change that will make Wayne and Erik any money! Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart On Friday, October 17, 2014 1:16 PM, r j rjinsp

Re: [Elecraft] BNCs

you are more qualified than I, but for 6 meters and below the extremely small bump will not be noticeable. You are jousting windmills to avoid an impedence bump that you cannot see. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart On Monday, October 13

Re: [Elecraft] BNC connectors for RG-8X Coax

-8X have a higher rating than RG-58. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart On Thursday, October 9, 2014 8:01 AM, David Cole d...@nk7z.net wrote: Hi, Looking at the tech spec sheet I don't see a power rating? Also remember these are 75 ohm

[Elecraft] Digital Voice Recorder for K3

it with my computer, but I will lose some fidelity. Can I to this easier and better? Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Antenna ideas for a cheap ham

to use the same antenna for 80 CW and 75 Phone. It also works well with a tuner on 15 and nicely on 40. I have the apex at 44 feet and the fan about 20 degrees. It does not work well on 20 and 10 or the WARC bands. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla

Re: [Elecraft] Verticals

areas such as West Texas and Arizona not so good. Wet areas are good, dry areas are bad, conductive deposits in the earth are good, but no doubt you will probably not want to move to get better vertical conditions. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla

Re: [Elecraft] A Good Antenna Length?

to use 100 watts or higher.  The search for an antenna that will make QRP sound like a kilowatt is futile.  The only way to do that is to have excellent conditions and infinite patience which will make anything sort of work.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla

Re: [Elecraft] A Good Antenna Length?

  Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart On , WILLIS COOKE wrco...@yahoo.com wrote: Off center fed dipoles, Windoms and end fed half waves are primarily low power if not QRP antennas where you can do poorly with any antenna.  They are prone

Re: [Elecraft] Ouch

I did a similar thing with my TS-850.  It smoked a lot of relays in the antenna tuner.  I had them replaced, but have not powered it up since It was returned.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart On Sunday, June 29, 2014 10:24 PM, Mike Lewis

Re: [Elecraft] WTB: KBPF3 Gen Cov Module

Aluminum/Copper Alloys do not last long in the presence of Sodium Chloride which is present in most soil and plentiful in most water, particularly runoff and sea water.  The alloy use for fence wire should be usable for radials, but will not last as long as copper.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS

Re: [Elecraft] Do we need 2 groups?

Why not have someone clone this group for the sore heads who's delete key is broken.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart On Friday, June 27, 2014 8:49 AM, Michael Walker va...@portcredit.net wrote: It is clear that the members

Re: [Elecraft] Do we need 2 groups?

views be elaborated and I am sure that others have the same wish, but it is not going to happen.  How else other than discussion can we reach any reasonable solution?     Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart On Friday, June 27, 2014 12:11 PM, Lynn W

Re: [Elecraft] RF in the Trees

Alicia.  I think a wire antenna would break.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart On Thursday, June 26, 2014 12:57 AM, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote: On 6/25/2014 5:43 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: So, I've been selecting two

Re: [Elecraft] Adding an SPE amplifier

The SPE Expert Amp needs a separate connector to the port.  It does not do CAT control, but rather connects to a separate program to duplicate the control functions on the front of the amp.  For CAT control it connects to the DB-15 Acc connector.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ

Re: [Elecraft] temperature sensors and convert -- totally off topic

and switch to Metric   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart On Sunday, June 22, 2014 2:15 PM, Richard - HB9ANM hb9...@bluewin.ch wrote: Now this is really way off topic. Yes, any rig requires a learning curve... But math? And furlongs? This has very

Re: [Elecraft] temperature sensors and convert -- totally off topic

not made it yet.  I think it is about time to give up.  But I still need two sets of tools to work on my car.  At least screwdrivers, pliers and Cresent wrenches are not metric and English.  At least Whitworth is out except for British antiques.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ

Re: [Elecraft] K3 case

Sounds like the case I bought from Home Depot at about the same price.  I am happy with it and agree with Richard's comments.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart On Tuesday, June 10, 2014 6:49 PM, Richard radio...@wideopenwest.com wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Hard Case for K3

and an outer Pelican Case for more severe handling problems.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart On Monday, June 9, 2014 1:35 PM, Dick k8...@centurylink.net wrote: Does anyone have a good source for a case that will hold a K3.  Would like

Re: [Elecraft] O.T. Learning Morse Code

One can probably find an electric typewriter, but that is not a Mill.  A Mill is a manual typewriter that has no shift.  It is not good for typing and all the ones that I have seen were manufactured in the forties.  Mills are not very useful for anything except copying code.   Willis 'Cookie

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna choices

stuff to break.  Nothing if free!   But, I like my 3 element SteppIR with the 30/40 dipole kit.  I now have 322 current countries and 1800 band countries.  I don't think I could have done that with my A-4 and 40 meter dipole, but I would have a couple grand to spend.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS

Re: [Elecraft] O.T. Learning Morse Code

.  The ships that I have worked on have several mills sitting around frozen up, but none that work well.  I don't think there are any typewriter repairmen left around to rework a mill.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart On Saturday, May 31, 2014 7:25 PM

Re: [Elecraft] Learning Morse Code is Like Learning to Dance

and it does not work well.  Sending and receiving information by Morse Code can be fun, should be fun and if you are having fun, you are learning and getting better.    Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart On Friday, May 30, 2014 12:49 PM, Slava

Re: [Elecraft] Setting up reflector topics

Bill, I don't know of any such utility on the reflector.  You need to use an email program that furnishes that utility if you want it.  I would not recommend it because threads seem to morph into all sorts of topics and you will miss a lot of content if you pre-sort.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke

Re: [Elecraft] Interfacing TS480 to KPA500

when the band is changed either by a K3 control or by the Computer.  I will enjoy following this thread to find out where you go with this.  RS-232 seems to be so flexible that each new combination of equipment is an adventure.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS

Re: [Elecraft] Band Data

I have an SPE 1K-FA and my K3 switches bands with no mods, just a cord.  The band data is available on the 15 pin D Shell connector on the back.  My TS-480SAT has some issues but does most of the functions.  I don't know, but suspect that the 1.3K works like the 1K.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Keying on SSB

, it is handy and great.  More used on 6 meters, but is great on other HF (and very legal everywhere!)   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart On Tuesday, May 6, 2014 7:35 AM, d...@k4eq.net d...@k4eq.net wrote: I just discovered that when I hit my

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Kit Wisdom (or experience, anyway)

as they have great hearing which does not help unless you have power on and draw an arc.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart On Sunday, May 4, 2014 10:10 AM, Dauer, Edward eda...@law.du.edu wrote: One other tool I found essential - and I don¹t

Re: [Elecraft] K1 test problem

I have no direct experience with the K1, but the first think I would look for is the diodes installed backward.  The band will be on the output (negative) end of the diode.  The next thing to look for is that all the diodes are open.     Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Kit Wisdom

and no recess for the bolt which you do not need.  You can use the nut driver in a pinch, but the handle is better and they come in different lengths so you can reach things, not so important for a K3, but very important for airplanes.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS

Re: [Elecraft] QRQ CW

important to get it correctly.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: Charlie T, K3ICH pin...@erols.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 9:10 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] QRQ CW I

Re: [Elecraft] QRQ CW

the way things are, so I am not complaining.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: mcduf...@ag0n.net mcduf...@ag0n.net To: als...@nc.rr.com; elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 7:51

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft UPS deliveries

If I lived in Alaska I think I would rather have Good Wood Delivery than Good Elecraft Delivery.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: Edward R Cole kl...@acsalaska.net To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent

Re: [Elecraft] Fake FTDI chips

The only way I know to use a genuine RS-232 port is to use a desk top computer with a plug in board.  I would also like to use a lap-top computer and as far as I know RS-232 ports are not available.  If anyone knows differently, please let us in on the info.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX

Re: [Elecraft] Fake FTDI chips

for my new Chinese made Lenovo lap top.  Some information, such as I bought a SkyBlue dongle from ABC Company for $129.95 and it worked prefectly in my Win 7 machine from Bangladesh Computer Company would be helpful.  I have not seen any such advise here.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman

Re: [Elecraft] Fake FTDI chips

?    Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: Ian White gm3...@ifwtech.co.uk To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2014 2:23 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Fake FTDI chips It was only a matter of time before

Re: [Elecraft] SO2R thoughts

valves, compressors, turbines and the like. I can't tell the difference between a K3 and the best fidelity that Best Buy has to offer.   I am a Chemical Plant Control Engineer, not an Audio Engineer.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart

[Elecraft] XP and other Vintage Operating Systems

, it does not mean that protection from Anti-Virus and other protection vendors will go away.  If you were a hacker, would you attack 15 year old systems or the latest Win 7 and Win 8 systems where the money applications live?   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS

Re: [Elecraft] SO2R thoughts

with a low pass filter on the audio.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, March 28, 2014 11:58 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SO2R

Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial Ports adapter: a product test

Do you have a sure fire way to detect the counterfeit ships before buying, including buying brand name at additional cost.  What brand or supplier is safe?   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: Doug

Re: [Elecraft] K3 to KW 1000 amp

had in hand good tubes to use.  You can successfully replace 811s with 572Bs, but do not go the other way unless you have a different plate supply as the 572 is good for around 2500 volts and the 811 for less.  I think most 811 amps run 4 tubes and around 1500 volts.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS

Re: [Elecraft] Digitmodes what am I missing

are participating.  We just said that we enjoy CW and do not want to lose it either.  RTTY annoys me because it takes up the whole band, but PSK,  not so much.  But, if you would like, I will go on record that PSK or RTTY has not proved to be either immoral or fattening.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX

Re: [Elecraft] Digimodes what am I missing?

I feel the same way Denis.  I guess when I finish Honor Roll and Challenge 3000 maybe I will get back to it, but I am old and the younger folks don't seem to get the charge from CW that I do.  To me, even when you talk, digi is too much like email!   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 Off Grid

on a weekend camping trip is very reasonable because you are unlikely to call CQ all night, particularly if your XYL is along to dictate some of your activity.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: Paul

Re: [Elecraft] 12 volt battery

needed to compensate for the resistance of the return wire (neutral) and prevent shock..  Ideally there should be very little current through the ground path.  I believe the Brits use the term Ground for Neutral and Earth for the actual ground.     Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ

Re: [Elecraft] FW: [K3] K3 Off Grid

and low power, you are good for a 48 hour contest with a good deep cycle battery starting at full charge.  Do you have a good battery with full charge?  That is entirely a different matter!   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Off Grid

the building of the watch was too much.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT k...@coldrockshotbrooms.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, March 4, 2014 12:46 PM Subject: Re

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Off Grid

charger or use a generator.  It brings me to wonder why you want to operate off grid when you don't know what it means.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: David Peterson davidpetersonch...@hotmail.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Off Grid

gasoline, diesel or propane fueled generators to fill the need until we can restore power.  We will be in a world of hurt until we can reestablish the grid.    Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: Phil Wheeler

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Off Grid

.  The simple answer if to connect the K3 to your can battery, use QRP if you can and don't get too long winded and run your battery down so that you can't start the car when you want to leave.  Back to answer number 1.  All mobile rigs are off the grid!   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DSP bypass

I don't think the LCD will work well after a good coating of Rustoleum!   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: Alan Bloom n...@sonic.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, March 3, 2014 11:31 PM

Re: [Elecraft] Advice on 6 meters...

like it and operate it some.  It is much more interesting to me than RTTY or PSK and one of the few CW stations you hear there will be K5EWJ.  So if the lower bands bore you and Digital bores you even more, then maybe 6 meters is your game.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee

Re: [Elecraft] Advice on 6 meters...

and beam and a KW on 6 meters.  If five contacts in a month in only two states, all ground wave is not very little, we have a definition problem.  In comparison I made 452 CW QSOs on all bands and 90 on 160 meters.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 vs KAT3

that is, but a 1.6 SWR will not hurt much unless you are using about 1000 feet of coax to feed it.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: Sam Morgan k5oai@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)

is located at the corner of a K3 and is easy to add later.   But both are great additions, particularly if you are not using an external high power amp and if you can afford the expense I recommend both of them as soon as possible.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS

Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 recommended max power for digital modes?

will not be popular with them.  They will tell you as they all want to be in the same SSB pass band so that they can see everybody at one time.  Elecraft can't do anything about the quality of their competitors receivers.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla

Re: [Elecraft] Can P3 Be On Top of K3?

I have a shelf above my K3 which would allow the P3 to sit flat.  My rotor is there now, but it could be moved.  I have a P3 waiting for construction, but the rotor and shelf have been there since I put # 1025 there in 2007 or whatever with no ill effects.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna question

part of ham radio.    Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: Rich reh...@ix.netcom.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 9:07 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Antenna question Does

Re: [Elecraft] WG: Antenna question

.  Also my opinion of the quality of a K3 versus an FT-2K is very much higher, but I think the ability to turn the power down to sub QRP levels and the difference in antennas is very important.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart

Re: [Elecraft] OT ... Coax DC isolator

It is not very hard to do this John.  Just feed the RF in and out with a couple of RF capacitors and feed the DC in and out through 1 or 2 MH chokes  I think MFJ has them for sale and I know they have them in tje MFJ 927 AMP.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna question

of fun.  Maybe you will too!   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: George Thornton gthorn...@thorntonmostullaw.com To: 'elecraft @ mailman . qth . net' elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, February 11

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: nearby noise post-mortem

is probably a beat between two oscillators an when the  magnitude is reduced to the point you are not offended by it it is gone.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: Nicklas Johnson n...@n6ol.us To: Ralf

Re: [Elecraft] Help setting up K3 w N1MM

to be that the USB converters do not convert all the connections for full featured RS-232.  Probably Elecraft has a solution by now, but they did not when I purchased my first WIN 7 computer and I have heard rumors that WIN 8 has problems of its own.     Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ

Re: [Elecraft] The Technician Ten Radio

a few of us codgers that qualify to remember the 11 meter ham band and way fewer who actually made a ham transmission there. (I did not!)   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: Stephen Selberg ke6

Re: [Elecraft] VHF/UHF

looking to get one at a bargain price?   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: dbellw...@aol.com dbellw...@aol.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, February 3, 2014 7:22 PM Subject: [Elecraft] VHF

Re: [Elecraft] Amsterdam Island, was: KPA500 Clicks

is on a week end you can expect Bedlam for rare DX, but it will be worth it if I can work FT5ZM.  So far, no joy!   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net To: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] How do I generate a Key Down to tune an external 6m amp?

it in to the paddle jack.   The K3 has two jacks instead of the one jack and a switch to turn the keyer on and off.  That is what you are missing.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: Bob KD7YZ kd

Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner

, loosen some screws so you can move it a little then be sure to tighten them before you go on.  There is no magic formula, just be careful and forget the hi-hi until you are sending Morse.  It is easy, but every step is important and must be done correctly.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Remote activation of KAT500 via HRD

The best place to look is the HRD forum.  That is where the HRD experts gather.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: Bill W bw39...@yahoo.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, January 16

Re: [Elecraft] How do I generate a Key Down to tune an external 6m amp?

to the contact on the straight key and the straight key was permanently bolted to the desk and wired to the telegraph line.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: Bob KD7YZ kd...@denstarfarm.us To: K3 List

Re: [Elecraft] {OT} WW2DEM

hostile to the US Navy during the 1941 to 1945 years. The Stewart would like to sail in formation with Slater these days, but it is stuck in the Pelican Island mud and would probably leak, although it floated briefly during the Hurricane Ike storm surge.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ

Re: [Elecraft] CW power output and remote tuners

expensive so start with the tree of you can.  Fifty feet is tall enough to give you good results on 160 and better results on the other bands.  I will stay with my recommendation to forget the external tuner and stay with the K3  tuner.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS

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