Re: [Elecraft] Ultimatic keying in KX1/K1?

2007-05-09 Thread n2htt
Thanks to all who offered comments I went with an N0XAS PicoKeyer (hamgadgets.com) - this is pretty much the same keyer as the RockMite upgrade chip, in a small stand-alone board.Easy build, works great and has Ultimatic mode.Still, someday in some future rom upgrade it would be nice to

[Elecraft] Ultimatic keying in KX1/K1?

2007-05-06 Thread n2htt
roms for adding this mode in some future release? (Not asking about K2 'cause I don't own one... yet. K3 seems like more radio than I need, but awesome nevertheless.) Thanks, Mike N2HTT ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

[Elecraft] W1 dimensions and switch

2007-03-23 Thread n2htt
board. Does any know that that is? Thanks Mike N2HTT ___ 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] Can't search the email archives successfully, looking for K1 VFO

2007-03-17 Thread n2htt
have to change one capacitor to vary the bandwidth between 80 and 150khz, but I can't find a reference to which cap it is? Does anyone know offhand? Thanks Mike N2HTT ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

[Elecraft] A case for W1?

2006-11-30 Thread n2htt
This looks like a super accessory, but I am a little concerned about carrying the bare board around for field use. Is a case for the W1 in the works, or are there any 3rd party cases you know of that might fit?73,Mike N2HTT ___ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] ARRL November SS Phone (but not Elecraft)

2006-11-17 Thread n2htt
in the test73Mike N2HTT ___ 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 Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] K1 or KX1?

2006-06-21 Thread n2htt
reminds me a little of the Sierra, but is a much more civilized rig. I just built an HF Packer amp, and the K1+amp combination is awesome. It's a tough choice, but I really don't think you can go wrong. 73, Mike N2HTT K1 s/n 566 KX1 s/n 98

Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 and Zero-beat Tuning Indicator?

2006-06-18 Thread n2htt
N2HTT - Original Message - From: Scott Walker [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sunday, June 18, 2006 1:07 pm Subject: [Elecraft] KX-1 and Zero-beat Tuning Indicator? Just curious if anyone who has installed the K6XX SMD zero-beat board in their KX-1 has noted or even noticed how much it reduces

[Elecraft] Just built AADE capacitance meter - great!

2006-05-31 Thread n2htt
to check the caps as they go in. I do this routinely for resistors. 73, Mike N2HTT ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Just built AADE capacitance meter - great!

2006-05-31 Thread n2htt
the small caps you come across in kits. I see Bob also sent the link, but here it is again: http://www.aade.com 73, Mike N2HTT - Original Message - From: Roland Whitsitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 11:29 am Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Just built AADE capacitance meter - great

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Binaural CW Reception

2006-05-25 Thread n2htt
For those who might be interested: Kanga US sells a kit for a stand alone binaural receiver: http://www.bright.net/~kanga/kanga/KK7B/biqr.htm This is not an endorsement of any kind, and I am not affiliated with Kanga US. The page is interesting though, because it contains a link to the

[Elecraft] First 80m QSO w/KXB3080 a little odd...

2006-05-24 Thread n2htt
I finally got a chance to try my KX1 on 80m last night. I've had the new KXB3080 installed for several weeks and did the resistor/L3 power mods, but haven't actually gotten on the air before now. Late yesterday, about 2330 EDT I heard a weak station at around 3720. Zeroed him in with the K6XX

Re: RE: [Elecraft] First 80m QSO w/KXB3080 a little odd...

2006-05-24 Thread n2htt
rather than very strong ones -- after all I did answer the supressed image first :-) 73, Mike N2HTT Yes, you heard an image. All superheterodyne receivers (like the KX1) that use a BFO for CW/SSB reception have two of them because they have two mixers: one at the input to convert the signal

Re: [Elecraft] New KX1 #1424

2006-05-20 Thread n2htt
N2HTT - Original Message - From: Uli DF5SF [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sunday, May 21, 2006 11:36 am Subject: [Elecraft] New KX1 #1424 Hello, now finished assembling my KX1 with KXB8030. Problem: I have a test oscillator on 10109 kc. BFO = 00, RIT = OFF After adjusting DDS (-49) I read

Re: [Elecraft] Re:K2 vs. the world.

2006-05-19 Thread n2htt
This thread is too much fun not to respond to... DX-60 (loaner) HW-9 (First kit radio I built) Ten-Tec Omni-D ICOM-735 Wilderness Radio Sierra (40m, 20m, 15m, I built this one too) KX1+KXATU+KXB30, then KXB3080 (built this one.) Yaesu FT-817 K1-4 (bought on eBay) Yaesu FT-897D Currently I still

[Elecraft] A little OT - any interest in a Libretto laptop?

2006-05-05 Thread n2htt
) about the size of a videocassette. Thanks, Mike N2HTT ___ 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

[Elecraft] End of phase 1 3080 install - another deaf KX1

2006-04-22 Thread n2htt
would present an opportunity for a short. The pad of L6 is not near any tinned wire coming from T2. Should I put some insulation there? A bit of tape maybe? Thanks Mike N2HTT KX1 099, currently in surgery ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

[Elecraft] KXB3080 Installed! Power a little low tho'

2006-04-22 Thread n2htt
worrying about? I read about the resistor mod, but that would raise output on all bands, maybe pushing 30 and 80 up above 4 watts, perhaps not a good idea. Is there an adjustment I missed for 20 and 40? Thanks, Mike N2HTT 4 band KX1 s/n 099 ___ Elecraft

[Elecraft] KX1 drawing 5 ma turned off!

2006-04-16 Thread n2htt
for a weekend's use, then takes them out. But before I had the tuning indicator, I left my first set of lithium AAs in for about 6 months. After I'm done with the KXB-3080, I may look around for another point to pick up V+ that is switched by the power switch. 73, Mike N2HTT

[Elecraft] AD9850 chip available for the asking

2006-03-24 Thread n2htt
usable stuff, so if anyone on the list can use this chip, I will be happy to send it free of charge. Chip is in the original ESD-safe packaging, never opened. Please respond to me off the list. 73, Mike N2HTT ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

Re: [Elecraft] AD9850 chip available for the asking

2006-03-24 Thread n2htt
. Chip is in the original ESD-safe packaging, never opened. Please respond to me off the list. 73, Mike N2HTT ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr

Re: RE: [Elecraft] Desoldering and installing the KX1 3080 option

2006-03-15 Thread n2htt
tools, though. This attention to detail is a big part of what makes Elecraft kits so terrific, and the builder's experience so postive. 73, Mike N2HTT - Original Message - From: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 11:39 pm Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Desoldering

[Elecraft] Desoldering and installing the KX1 3080 option

2006-03-14 Thread n2htt
the unit come with the right tip, or do you need to order an extra? I've found a number of good internet sites to buy it, but none mention what tip if any it ships with. Thanks Mike N2HTT KX1 s/n 99 K1 s/n 566 (and probably eventually a K2 .B-) - Original Message - From: David Toepfer [EMAIL

Re: [Elecraft] Desoldering and installing the KX1 3080 option

2006-03-14 Thread n2htt
://shop.kiesub.com/Detail.bok?no=8 73, Mike N2HTT - Original Message - From: Ken K3IU [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 11:25 am Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Desoldering and installing the KX1 3080 option Hi Mike: I recently purchased the Hakko 808-KIT/P from Kiesub Electronics

Re: Subject: [Elecraft] K1 Fun in ARRL DX test...

2006-02-22 Thread n2htt
I currently contemplating building a K2 (have a K1 and KX1, K1 is my favorite) but what I think I really want is a K9! B-) Mike N2HTT K1 s/n 566 KX1 s/n 99 - Original Message - From: Curron HILL [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 6:03 am Subject: Subject: [Elecraft

[Elecraft] My K1 glows in the dark

2006-01-15 Thread n2htt
I just installed the backlight kit, and it's great! I put up some pictures at my website: http://www.n2htt.net/K1/index.html This is a terrific mod! Mike N2HTT ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for shortened Ham-Stick antenna article

2006-01-12 Thread n2htt
these past few days, so I may get to try some more tomorrow. 73, Mike N2HTT Mike, The Lakeview company makes both short and long Hamsticks (their brand). I have found I can put the short ones for 40, 30, and 20 on top of my Subaru Outback and drive around town, but the long ones are only

[Elecraft] Looking for shortened Ham-Stick antenna article

2006-01-12 Thread n2htt
CRV, but I don't want to keep removing it, so I want keep the antenna short. Thanks, Mike N2HTT K1 s/n 0566 KX1 s/n 099 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change

Re: RE: [Elecraft] Looking for shortened Ham-Stick antenna article

2006-01-12 Thread n2htt
for your quick reply, 73 Mike N2HTT - Original Message - From: Aron Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, January 12, 2006 10:24 am Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Looking for shortened Ham-Stick antenna article Morning Mike: I have used the mini hamsticks on my Volvo station wagon with some

[Elecraft] frequencies for weekly net?

2006-01-09 Thread n2htt
Thought I might give the weekend nets a try, but now I can't find the email with the net frequencies. Could someone post them (40 and 20 meters) Thanks Mike N2HTT KX1 099 K1 566 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

[Elecraft] Magnetic key attachment a problem?

2005-10-04 Thread n2htt
This is not necessarily an Elecraft issue, but there is a wealth of ham radio expertise on this reflector, so I thought I would collect some opinions: I have a small straight key mounted on steel plate that I want to be able to attach to my K1 while operating. I was thinking of using strong

[Elecraft] NiMH Battery Question

2005-07-04 Thread n2htt
to be the conclusion, but somehow it seems too easy. Thanks for the help Mike N2HTT ___ 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] K1 problem with transmit alignment

2005-06-14 Thread n2htt
the ATU. Any thoughts? Thanks, Mike N2HTT ___ 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