Re: [Elecraft] YEMEN 7O6T CONFIRMED

2012-06-12 Thread stan levandowski
I worked HK0NA a total of 3 times on two separate bands between 01/25 and 01/30, uploaded to LOTW, and requested my hard card through OQRS --- and I still have neither hard card nor LOTW confirmation as of today. 73, Stan WB2LQF On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 8:21 AM, Thomas Horsten wrote: > I got m

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) New info regarding HK0NA (was YEMEN 7O6T CONFIRMED)

2012-06-12 Thread stan levandowski
According to their site, the HK0NA QSL cards were to be delivered in the May-June timeframe. The following site: http://www.sjdxa.org/hk0na.htm states that they were delivered May 23 and that QSL processing has really just begun. This site has current QSL status. 73, Stan. On Tue, Jun 12,

Re: [Elecraft] 12 July 2012 NIGHT OF NIGHTS XIII - SAVE THE DATE

2012-06-20 Thread stan levandowski
Thanks, Ron. I've been trying to work K6KPH on Saturdays, during their "scheduled hours" and following their suggested procedure but so far no luck. I regularly work into that part of the country with my 5 watts and my doublet, so I can only surmise that whatever they are using for an antenna

Re: [Elecraft] CW Key suggestions ?

2012-06-25 Thread stan levandowski
Ron wrote: My *only* complaint about the KX1 paddles is the same complaint I have about > every Elecraft rig - there's no keyer mode that lets me make my own > dashes. > I would greatly enjoy a keyer mode that spits out dits automatically > with > one paddle and then allows me to make dashes

Re: [Elecraft] CW Key Suggestions

2012-06-25 Thread stan levandowski
I do not own one of these products but perhaps I can help with the terminology. An iambic paddle *always* has two levers, each with a separate fingerpiece. A non-iambic paddle *always* has a single lever but *may* sport a dual fingerpiece to increase the spacing between the thumb and forefing

[Elecraft] KX3 - Keying problem - First Dit Going AWOL

2012-06-28 Thread stan levandowski
Randomly, and always after a short period of "rest" (for example, while in QSO and listening to the other ham sending), the first 'dit' goes missing. Does *not* occur in HAND mode; only occurs when using the KX3 internal keyer. Happens at slow speeds as well as higher speeds (my typical range

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - Keying problem - First Dit Going AWOL

2012-06-28 Thread stan levandowski
une when you > transmit 10-30 kHz away from the last transmit frequency. But we fixed > this problem in recent firmware revisions. What rev are you running? > > tnx > Wayne > N6KR > > On Jun 28, 2012, at 6:42 PM, stan levandowski wrote: > >> Randomly, and alw

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - Keying problem - First Dit Going AWOL

2012-06-28 Thread stan levandowski
Wayne, I found the ATU menu "byP" entry - my apologies. I could not find it in the manual and assumed there was no bypass option because the switch arrangement on the front panel seemed to preclude the necessity of a bypass option; I should have run through the menu. I also should know by now

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 interal battery charger

2012-07-05 Thread stan levandowski
Outstanding creativity, Ed! Now I can get my KX3 up off my operating desk. Another example of how beneficial this list can be! I'm on the way out to the garage to dust off the brake. However, I am going to make a couple extra bends so I can mount the KX3 *below* my lowest shelf but still

Re: [Elecraft] Vibroplex - seen on ABC Pan Am (OT)

2011-10-29 Thread stan levandowski
Hey Buddy - glad you're enjoying that Cootie. Maybe we can 'mangle' a Cootie QSO on 40M one of these days. I now use my HST for 'swiping (it has a switch for that). 73, Stan WB2LQF On Sat, Oct 29, 2011 at 9:02 AM, Buddy Brannan wrote: So give me a well-handled bug any day of the week; in my vi

Re: [Elecraft] Vibroplex - seen on ABC Pan Am (OT)

2011-10-29 Thread stan levandowski
For those who may be unaware, Vibroplex sells a "Vari-Speed" for both round and flat arm bugs. I have one and it works quite well. K4VIZ also produces a vertical bug at a modest cost which slows down remarkably. And the Begali INTREPID has a unique mechanical action with two weights that als

[Elecraft] (OT) EFHW Vertical Antenna

2011-11-09 Thread stan levandowski
Every so often, someone posts an inquiry here seeking info on a portable -or otherwise 'non-permanent'- antenna for use either in the field or at home under some restrictive conditions. I'd like to offer the following Youtube demonstration to such listers who might be interested. It's not perf

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) EFHW Vertical Antenna

2011-11-12 Thread stan levandowski
Hello Mike. My EFHW vertical is resonant only at 20 meters. The *antenna* SWR is lousy everywhere else according to my MJF259 which stops reporting at 25:1. -- just as bad as my non-resonant-by-design 44' Cebik doublet with which I've worked the world, at 5 watts and below. The internal tune

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) EFHW Vertical Antenna (Mike Morrow)

2011-11-13 Thread stan levandowski
Bill - and group! I sure wish I had the brains and experience to answer these questions but I don't. My expertise lies in other fields. When they named us "amateurs" they must have meant me ;). Hopefully, other listers with deeper technical knowledge will comment. I can only address my actua

Re: [Elecraft] OT - kits for young kids?

2011-11-21 Thread stan levandowski
I was about 8 when I took out a library book that showed how to build a crystal radio using a safety pin, a tarnished copper penny, wire rolled around an oatmeal box, a very long wire antenna, and the dial stop on our old black telephone for the ground. The darn thing picked up WALL on 1340 kil

[Elecraft] A Ham's Night Before Christmas

2011-12-11 Thread stan levandowski
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ailFghtEKsc 73, Stan WB2LQF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by:

Re: [Elecraft] Problems with knobs

2011-12-27 Thread stan levandowski
FWIW, I'll gladly bear the cost of future encoder replacement for the sheer pleasure of operating daily with my aftermarket brass knobs. IMHO it's like night and day! ;) Happy New Year to all, Stan WB2LQF > FWIW, there has been concern voiced that the weight of the > after-market brass > t

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 Order...

2011-12-28 Thread stan levandowski
Please add one more useless post to the current tally: I just proudly ordered my fully loaded KX3 and received mysteriously coded confirmation number 2208-4963-7639. Being naturally inquisitive, I'd sure like to know how to decode it - and whether I'll need an Ovaltine ring to do so... 73, S

[Elecraft] HEADSETS (WAS : Re: KX3 Order...mic )

2011-12-28 Thread stan levandowski
May I offer two excellent headphone choices at two different price levels. The Sennheiser HD280PRO (approx $100) is (IMHO) a superb value for the money and very comfortable. For $189 (Sporty's Pilot Shop) you can buy a David Clark H10S-DC ("listen only") headset. I can discern no difference

Re: [Elecraft] HEADSETS (WAS : Re: KX3 Order...mic )

2011-12-29 Thread stan levandowski
Jim, I defer to your professional judgement. But I would like to just add that David Clark seems to have reduced their trademark clamping pressure on the H10S-DC product perhaps because they are "listen only" and intended for *passengers* to listen to their entertainment devices, hence the 1/8

Re: [Elecraft] SKN 2012

2011-12-31 Thread stan levandowski
I've got a homebrew 6C4 driving a 5763 to 8 watts input *somewhere* around 7.028 +/- the drift ;) but my K2 is my receiver for tonight and the T/R relay is Phil Salas' AD5X version from an old QST. We're definitely *not* talking QSK here, folks!! Made one "warm-up" QSO today with KE3NE and

Re: [Elecraft] Amazing!

2012-01-04 Thread stan levandowski
I have had some surprising results with a 40M mag loop I built from hardline (real cheap) as well as an *all out* (that means big bucks blown) 20 meter mag loop that I built from 1.5" copper pipe, a Jennings vacuum variable, and a 1 rpm motor from Edmunds Scientific. My best DX so far (conf

Re: [Elecraft] Amazing!

2012-01-04 Thread stan levandowski
qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of stan > levandowski > Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 6:19 PM > To: n7...@bresnan.net > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Amazing! > > I have had some surprising results with a 40M mag lo

[Elecraft] Elecraft Service + KX3

2012-01-09 Thread stan levandowski
Over the weekend I online-ordered a BL2. Got an email today from Madelyn Gomez at Elecraft about a problem with my credit card. Turned out to be a bad expiration date. My fault - one of those "correctly incorrect " errors that are difficult to program for. I was concerned I'd made the same k

Re: [Elecraft] Build quality of K3 regarding control knobsandswitches?

2012-01-18 Thread stan levandowski
I bought them also. While there is nothing at all wrong with the perfectly adequate Elecraft stock knobs, the heavy aftermarket products *really* make the K3 feel like a million bucks. Considering that the main tuning knob is the major interface between radio and operator, they are worth cons

[Elecraft] KX3 Cover by Rose

2012-01-19 Thread stan levandowski
Just received my KX3 dust cover from Rose. It's striking to hold this cover in my hand and suddenly realize just how tiny this new "almost-equivalent-to-a-K3" radio is! I've seen the pictures and the video but they don't make quite the impact that holding this cover makes. It truly gets your

[Elecraft] (OT) Thank you Elecraft!

2012-01-25 Thread stan levandowski
...so late last night after patiently wading through the humongous pileup on 20M for HK0NA, I finally manage to work the DXpedition. But the band was in lousy shape, the flutter was signaling an imminent reversal of fortune and, as luck would have it, I was not *really sure* he'd gotten my ca

[Elecraft] OT - 2nd Class Radiotelegraph

2012-03-01 Thread stan levandowski
If anyone has *recently* taken the 2nd Class Radiotelegraph exam through the W5YI group, **including the 16 and 20 wpm code exams**, I'd like to ask a couple questions of you offlist. Please reply to sjl...@optonline.net. Thank you! Stan WB2LQF

Re: [Elecraft] Vibroplex

2012-12-14 Thread stan levandowski
Gosh, what a refereshing thread! Imagine - some CW Ops actually use BUGS!!! I have the Vibroplex extension for my 1964 Champion (I bought it with paper route $$ and took it to sea when I joined the Navy) and it still works FB. If you have a "round arm" key, you can visit your local hobby s

Re: [Elecraft] 10 Watt DX

2012-12-18 Thread stan levandowski
I agree with Tony. I've earned QRP DXCC, QRP WAC, all states except ID and MT, and through patience and careful timing I've worked all the big DXpeditions over the last couple years. My main antenna is a 44' doublet in my attic. I generally use 3 watts. I credit Elecraft's introduction of t

Re: [Elecraft] SKN, VizKey, AF2

2013-01-07 Thread stan levandowski
The VIZ Vertical is indeed a smooth bug for slow speed work. Tom made me a custom humongous-sized base so I don't knock the key over. Another approach to slowing it down for super slow speed work is to go to your local hobby shop. You can find small diameter brass tubes which will fit snuggl

[Elecraft] [OT] Wanted to Buy - Sounder

2013-01-07 Thread stan levandowski
I need a reasonably priced 120 to 150 ohm *working* sounder for an educational demo to be done in conjunction with a Special Event I'm running April 27, 2013 (222nd Birthday of Samuel F.B. Morse). "Reasonable price" means that the $$ is coming out of my own pocket ;) A Western Union Mainline 1

[Elecraft] KX3 - "Vest Pocket DXpedition" to South Africa and Lesotho

2013-01-12 Thread stan levandowski
Forwarding info from KX3 owner N2DE that might be of interest to some: "I have now also received permission to operate in South Africa as ZSx/N2DE. We are leaving this Friday, January 18, and will be there until February 24. The KX3, the Adventure, and a CW Machine are in the bag together with

[Elecraft] ZS2/N2DE QRV from South Africa Today, Tomorrow

2013-01-25 Thread stan levandowski
Ulrich, ZS2/N2DE will be on the air beginning at 1800Z today (01/25) and tomorrow (01/26). He's running a barefoot KX3 into a PAR EndFEDZ (40/20/10 meter version). Frequency is 14.031. Happy Hunting! 72, Stan WB2LQF __ Elecraft m

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] ZS2/N2DE QRV from South Africa Today, Tomorrow

2013-01-25 Thread stan levandowski
I'm passing along the following information from our fellow KX3 owner Ulrich. He is not presently a lister in either group so if anyone wants to communicate with him via email please do so directly via ulr...@steinberg.cc73, Stan WB2LQF --

[Elecraft] {OT} - On the subject of "best" portable antennas

2013-01-28 Thread stan levandowski
I have used the Ventenna HPp, several of the PAR ENDFEDZ, my own half wave contraptions, and random wires and counterpoises. They all *work*. The trick is to agree on the the term *work* and I don't think that's practically possible because there are just too many variables. The Fall 2011 (Vo

Re: [Elecraft] {OT} - On the subject of "best" portable antennas

2013-01-28 Thread stan levandowski
The PAR (actually now LNRPrecision) antennas, as far as I can see, follow the same basic rules as "the dipole rules." I've used them as Inverted Vs, Inverted Ls, flat tops, and slopers. My personal favorite method is the inverted "L" with a 33' fiberglass telescoping pole. This gets the maxi

Re: [Elecraft] Best Portable Antenna

2013-01-29 Thread stan levandowski
I have one more 'fallback' system that might be worth mentioning here. For those situations where I cannot be nearer to my antenna and must deal with a longer transmission line, I use my SGC-211 remote autocoupler. It runs for 5 years on a handful of "AA" batteries. It will tune just about an

[Elecraft] 7P8US

2013-01-30 Thread stan levandowski
7P8US will be on the air for the next 3 days (at least) using a barefoot KX3 but he's traded in the PAR EndFEDZ at sea level for a 6 element log periodic and his elevation is now around 2000 meters. He will begin ops each day at 1800 UTC on 14031. If there's a pileup he'll listen up 1-2. So, i

[Elecraft] 7P8US - Update

2013-01-30 Thread stan levandowski
The antenna works great, and 15m is the hot band it seems. Without even trying I already logged a dozen QSOs into Europe and the East Coast. I will start on 14031 later on (after dinner ;-) but if that doesn't work, 21031 should. 73, Ulrich

Re: [Elecraft] K3: vs a Collins S-line RX

2013-02-02 Thread stan levandowski
Bill, I don't have a Collins but...the "poor man's Collins" aka the Drake 2B is every bit as sensitive as my K3 to my human ear. When things heat up, though, the K3 pulls away at a rapid rate and wins hands down. Couldn't afford a Collins back in the 60s and *still* can't afford one today!!!

[Elecraft] Q

2013-02-02 Thread stan levandowski
In some ways, a "better" time...but only those of us who were there can really appreciate it because it's more about context rather than electronics. 73, Stan WB2LQF On Sat, Feb 2, 2013 at 9:46 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: I loved my 2B+2BQ, really great receiver. Different time tho, ___

[Elecraft] OT - Titanic II 2016 ...and CW?

2013-03-02 Thread stan levandowski
I heard about Titanic II on CNN this evening. I don't think there will be any hams operating from the radio room in today's post-911 days of paranoia about security but I sure do hope that between now and 2016, those DXpedition- caliber hams with influence and the $$$ will approach the right

Re: [Elecraft] OT - Titanic II 2016 ...and CW?

2013-03-02 Thread stan levandowski
, though the date seems to be elusive. Spark was still the mode used in 1920 for ships at sea, as chronicled in the novel "The Nymph and the Lamp", by Thomas Raddall, a good read. And, yes, it would be nice if Morse Code could be heard from the Titanic II, in any mode. 73, Rick D

Re: [Elecraft] OT - Titanic II 2016 ...and CW?

2013-03-02 Thread stan levandowski
Tony, here is a link to an article and if you page down one or two pages, you'll see the three code variants all nicely lined up to compare. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morse_code 73, Stan WB2LQF On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 8:39 PM, Tony Estep wrote: BTW I have heard of Continental code but

[Elecraft] Morse Special Event - W2M - April 27

2013-04-11 Thread stan levandowski
Info at: http://www.qrz.com/db/W2M All-Elecraft equipment All-CW 73, Stan WB2LQF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.

[Elecraft] {OT} - HFp Ventenna - FS

2013-04-20 Thread stan levandowski
I have a complete (including 80 meter coil) HFp Ventenna for sale. It is in "like-new" condition, nothing missing, nothing broken, nothing even dirty ;) Gives you 80 through 6 meters, inclusive, in a 20" by 5" nylon bag. You can check out http://www.ventenna.com/ for technical info and www

[Elecraft] {OT} - HFp Ventenna - FS

2013-04-20 Thread stan levandowski
I have a complete (including 80 meter coil) HFp Ventenna for sale. It is in "like-new" condition, nothing missing, nothing broken, nothing even dirty ;) Gives you 80 through 6 meters, inclusive, in a 20" by 5" nylon bag. You can check out http://www.ventenna.com/ for technical info and www

[Elecraft] {OT} - HFp Ventenna - FS

2013-04-20 Thread stan levandowski
ANTENNA HAS BEEN SOLD. Thanks, Stan WB2LQF I have a complete (including 80 meter coil) HFp Ventenna for sale. It is in "like-new" condition, nothing missing, nothing broken, nothing even dirty ;) Gives you 80 through 6 meters, inclusive, in a 20" by 5" nylon bag. You can check out http:

[Elecraft] {OT} - Random Wire Solution for an Interior Shack

2013-04-21 Thread stan levandowski
Thought I'd share this at the {usual and expected} risk of being flamed ;) However, there are many amateurs who find themselves in less than ideal antenna environments; sometimes far less than ideal. Every so often one of those hams pops up on this Reflector seeking answers. Here's somethin

Re: [Elecraft] New ham but seasoned CW r/o, between classic K2 and progressive KX3

2013-05-30 Thread stan levandowski
Arno, I'm looking at your email and reading between the lines: You want to make the most of the time you have left and you want to reconnect with a meaningful time in your life which is spelled "CW". I am also a former US Navy RM and I operate 100% QRP CW. I own (and use) all the Elecraft tr

[Elecraft] K1 - Can someone quantify "faint wiper noise" from VFO pot?

2011-05-16 Thread stan levandowski
Compared to the velvety-smooth feel and noiseless operation of my K2 and K3 tuning controls, and the equally quiet and nearly as smooth operation of my KX1, my K1 is a big disappointment. While the manual clearly states that there will be some 'faint noise' from the VFO pot's wiper, I was not p

[Elecraft] K1 - No output

2011-05-17 Thread stan levandowski
I just finished FOUR BAND K1 #2994. Receives FB; all functions appear to work. NB and KAT not yet built/installed. Sensitivity seem very good but a LOT noisier than either K2 or K3. However, the transmitted signal is very weak (although of excellent quality and on frequency). Going into a d

[Elecraft] K1 #2994 ON THE AIR

2011-05-18 Thread stan levandowski
Just finished the first contact with UA1CE on 20M with the new K1 at 5 watts into a 44' doublet. I take back all my negative first impressions of the K1. It's right up there in quality with all the other Elecraft products. The initial "lousy and noisy receive" is an interesting case-in-point.

[Elecraft] KX3 - New 100 watt amp

2011-05-19 Thread stan levandowski
The question, "...will it work with my K2...?" has not yet been answered. I'd like to add, "will it work with my K3 and K1 also?" Will it be the QRPers' ultimate dream - a single little amp sitting in reserve for those poorer days (or longer ragchews) where a few more watts makes the differenc

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - New 100 watt amp

2011-05-19 Thread stan levandowski
Yes, Randy, but it's the word "most" that concerns me. I retired from IBM and we bent over backward to avoid competing with our own products. If the "new amp" will work with the K1, K2, and K3 (and maybe even the 3-4 watt KX1? at a lower drive level?) that would be a real "gift" to the QRP cus

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - New 100 watt amp

2011-05-19 Thread stan levandowski
Bob, is "KXPA100" the product name of the "new 100 watt amp"? Or, did you mean to clarify the KPA100 option to the K2 and inserted the "X" by mistake? Stan WB2LQF On Thu, May 19, 2011 at 8:32 PM, Robert Friess wrote: The new KXPA100 will work with any radio that provides 5 watts of RF a

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and KXPA100 pricing?

2011-05-20 Thread stan levandowski
ryone. I will put you on list to be notified when production gets a bit closer. Thank you, - Lisa Jones Elecraft, Inc. (831) 763-4211 On 5/20/2011 12:29 PM, stan levandowski wrote: When will you be taking orders and money for the new 100 watt amp KXPA100?

[Elecraft] K1 #2994 VFO Pot

2011-05-23 Thread stan levandowski
Rich at Elecraft was more than happy to hand select a "smooth and creamy" 10 turn wirewound pot for my K1 VFO. It arrived today and the difference in sound and feel are significant. The K1's tuning now sounds and feels as good as the K1 works! Another example of premier customer service. I'

[Elecraft] WSPR using K3/Dell Laptop/VISTA

2011-05-31 Thread stan levandowski
I'd like to hear from anyone successfully using WSPR with the combination of K3/Dell Inspiron 1525 Laptop/Vista Basic. I'm just operating in 'receive' mode at this time and sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. When it works it seems to work well and properly; when it doesn't work I see

Re: [Elecraft] something new, but not under the sun

2011-06-12 Thread stan levandowski
We need a government-funded study to evaluate the potential harmful effects of RF heating on earthworms first. Remember Kevin Bacon in the movie "Tremors" ... this could be dangerous stuff in the hands of "amateurs" ;) Stan WB2LQF > > So, at least once, a wire antenna seemed to work fine buried

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 - S/N 2543 Received and ready for build

2011-06-15 Thread stan levandowski
On Wed, Jun 15, 2011 at 4:41 PM, Kenneth Race wrote: can I install the power output mod while I am building the KX1 basic > YES. > A number of years ago, I bought a XYtronics soldering station. I've > had > some minor difficulties getting replacement tips for the iron. I > ordered > and

Re: [Elecraft] [KX1] On the trail with the KX1 -- Antenna ?

2011-06-17 Thread stan levandowski
Absolutely 'yes'. In my experience it makes a heck of a difference! I have had consistently good experiences with a 28' radiator made out of 24 gauge Teflon-coated stranded wire and a 33' counterpoise just stretched out on the ground. I bought one of those double BNC connectors and it works

[Elecraft] Portable Wire Antenna Weight

2011-06-17 Thread stan levandowski
Here's something I 'invented' yesterday. I'd like to think it's an original idea but I cannot imagine it hasn't been done time and again by others. But since I've never seen it written anywhere let me describe it here. It might help someone. 1 golf ball (from your golf bag) 1 small screweye

[Elecraft] K2 - Strange, self-recovering problem

2011-06-18 Thread stan levandowski
My friend Tony W1ZMB just finished building his K2 this week and asked me to visit him and try it out yesterday. He did a great job and it works great. However, a strange thing happened two times during a CW QSO I made at 5 watts using his perfectly matched OCF dipole on 20 Meters. He has t

Re: [Elecraft] Portable wire antenna weight

2011-06-18 Thread stan levandowski
Yeah, but then you need a freezer bag, not a sandwich bag ;-). Andit really looks weird in your pocket, too Stan WB2LQF On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 10:59 AM, georgek...@aol.com wrote: > I do the same thing, except I put a screw into a baseball. Nothing > throws better than a baseball!

Re: [Elecraft] Portable Wire Antenna Weight

2011-06-18 Thread stan levandowski
and that's why I used 8 lb. test fishing line instead of 300 lb test nylon.. ;-) Stan WB2LQF On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 3:23 PM, Jack Chomley wrote: > On 19/06/2011, at 5:11, "Tom Boucher" > wrote: > >> A warning.be careful using a golf ball to put your antenna >> over a tr

[Elecraft] Managing Multiple Keys/Paddles More Easily

2011-06-19 Thread stan levandowski
I have multiple radios and every one of them has the key/paddle jack on the rear apron. Because I built a custom 'cubby' for my station it's become annoying to change keys/paddles. I have to reach behind or around the radios and "feel" for the right place, or move the radio. Once again, I kno

Re: [Elecraft] Straight key first? (was: Re: K3 in the Media)

2011-06-28 Thread stan levandowski
There is a product called the "CW Machine" invented by Ulrich Steinberg N2DE/DJ8GO and marketed by Begali which has vast capabilities beyond a standard keyer. One of the things it can do is analyze one's keying and provide feedback regarding spacing, etc. It appears to be a fabulous investmen

[Elecraft] OT - Accurate CW Keying

2011-06-30 Thread stan levandowski
I've been following the recent posts about CW and would like to share an epiphany of sorts. A couple of hours ago, I got my Begali CW Machine. One of the facilities it has is a 'training' facility. Within this training facility is the ability for the machine to evaluate the sender's code and

[Elecraft] HFp portable vertical antenna

2011-07-06 Thread stan levandowski
I'm not looking to create controversy, increase Ventenna's revenue. or commence a long string on the Reflector. It just that it's summertime and many people are interested in portable work, SOTA, etc. So I'd like to offer this real world demo of an interesting, extremely portable, lightweight,

Re: [Elecraft] HFp portable vertical antenna

2011-07-06 Thread stan levandowski
Thank you, John. FYI both OM3DX and IZ4RTE had K3s and I was using my K1. Looks like Elecraft is "taking over the world" !! I have a new philosophy -- " If you want a radio buy an Elecraft; if you want a key by a Begali - PERIOD - No further discussion" !!! Maybe I'll make myself up a T-Shir

Re: [Elecraft] "Q" signal trivia

2011-07-18 Thread stan levandowski
On Mon, Jul 18, 2011 at 1:25 AM, Fred Jensen wrote: > On 7/16/2011 6:46 PM, Ken - K0PP wrote: >> > In that service, "INT" [di di dah dit dah sent as one character] was > the interrogatory, and preceded the question you were about to ask. > [INT QRL] The Morse question mark is "di di dah dah

Re: [Elecraft] "Q" signal trivia/Special Event Station W2S

2011-07-19 Thread stan levandowski
Anyone who needs help "remembering" the Sixties may wish to mark his or her calendar for August 15, 16, and 17. I'll be operating as W2S in recognition of the 42nd Anniversary of the 1969 Woodstock Festival. Certificate will be offered for a 9x12 SASE. 7.034 and 14.034. Single Op (just me).

Re: [Elecraft] KN, BK, etc.

2011-07-19 Thread stan levandowski
Reading all these associated posts over the past two days has been heartwarming - because it's great to see that CW is being taken so seriously by so many hams, new and old alike. But folks, "it is what it is and it ain't gonna change." This is my opinion. When a lot of us who are now on Soc

Re: [Elecraft] DX on 15 watts

2011-08-01 Thread stan levandowski
Sam, I clearly see your point. Perhaps I can volunteer some specifics from my own QRP station. I live in a townhouse in NY state opposite a 1500 foot mountain a half mile away and I'm about 200 feet MSL. My antenna is an East/West 44' nonresonant doublet in my attic which loads up on 80 th

Re: [Elecraft] KAT2 with EFHW antenna

2011-08-24 Thread stan levandowski
And for those with more money than brains (that would be me) you can purchase an end fed halfwave antenna from the Emergency Radio Club of Hawaii for $42. I bought one and it works great with the entire Elecraft family. Great to have a simple yet efficient portable antenna that fits into a san

Re: [Elecraft] KAT2 with EFHW antenna

2011-08-24 Thread stan levandowski
Ron, the one I purchased for $42 is for 20 meters and came with a 33 foot radiator. A mathematical half wave at 14 MHz would work out to 32.8 feet. It did not come with a counterpoise nor was one recommended. It loaded up nicely for me as received. I later tried a short counterpoise and did

Re: [Elecraft] K1 praise

2011-08-27 Thread stan levandowski
My XYL has been instructed to place my K1 in the box with me. Some time back, I made a video comparing the same signal from the same antenna as heard on all four of my Elecraft products. It was just a casual video. Nothing technical. I've gotten a surprising number of hits. It's a nine mi

[Elecraft] K3 stopped communicating

2011-09-06 Thread stan levandowski
My K3 (#5244) mysteriously stopped working with HRD. It had been working FB for months. HRD claimed it could not connect with the K3. I then tried it with the K3 Utility and I got the following: Xe211 Bootstrap loader did not echo a D MCU Firmware load failed It's a K3/10 which I built an

Re: [Elecraft] Regarding Heathkit

2011-09-09 Thread stan levandowski
I've built many Heathkits since 1960. One in particular stands out because it is presently still in operation 24/7 to this very day! In August 1973, I met my future wife in a local gin mill (hey, it was a CLASSY gin mill with a band). She was a schoolteacher who had trouble getting up in the

Re: [Elecraft] bug debouncing on K2

2011-10-07 Thread stan levandowski
TJ, I spent $13 on this: http://wb9kzy.com/bugde.htm It solves "all" my problems and allows me to use any of my keys with any of my rigs, including my tube stuff. Made my "keying life" simpler and more consistent, predictable and enjoyable. All for $13. 73, Stan WB2LQF On Fri, Oct 7, 2011

[Elecraft] (OT) FS: Begali Paddle

2014-07-08 Thread stan levandowski
Begali Leonessa dual action iambic/mono paddle.  Please email me off-list if interested. 73, Stan WB2LQF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailt

[Elecraft] (OT) FS: Begali Paddle SOLD

2014-07-09 Thread stan levandowski
SOLD - Thank you! Begali Leonessa dual action iambic/mono paddle.  Please email me off-list if interested. 73, Stan WB2LQF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Key Clicks

2014-09-14 Thread stan levandowski
I have the same problem with my KX3 serial 0325, uC=1.5 and DSP=1.21.  I never really noticed it until I abandoned paddles and reverted to bug and 'swiper operation.  It's not impossible; just "unpleasant" so I turn down the AF gain with my left hand when transmitting. It may have always been

Re: [Elecraft] Using tube transmitter with K3/KX3/K2 as receiver?

2014-10-23 Thread stan levandowski
Phil, AD5X, has an article on a T/R switch at:  http://www.ad5x.com/images/Articles/QSKBArevA.pdf I've built it and it works FB. As far as why one would want to do this: It's just downright "fun" to build a homebrew tube rig, for QRP or otherwise, and to restore a vintage transmitter.  If w

[Elecraft] KX3 - SWR Display of "--"

2014-11-21 Thread stan levandowski
I just got a KXPA100 yesterday.  It seems to work as specified except that above 10 watts of power, the KX3 display randomly {like in "not all the time"} shows two dashes instead of the SWR.  I do not have the internal tuner option.  I am using my SGC237 autocoupler into a center fed Zepp.  M

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - SWR Display of "--"

2014-11-21 Thread stan levandowski
73, Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Matt VK2RQ Sent: Friday, November 21, 2014 11:36 AM To: stan levandowski Cc: Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - SWR Display of "--" Above 10W of power, the KX3 will disable

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - SWR Display of "--"

2014-11-21 Thread stan levandowski
above that level. It should go away if you increase (or decrease) the power a bit. It sounds as though you are operating right on that critical threshold. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/21/2014 11:06 AM, stan levandowski wrote: I just got a KXPA100 yesterday. It seems to work as specified except th

Re: [Elecraft] GND Connection Between KX3 & KXPA100

2014-11-25 Thread stan levandowski
I just bought a KXPA100 and I'm not using any "ground" between it and the KX3. My station is on the second floor and I use a balanced antenna in my attic so I don't have either a "station ground" beyond the house wiring's 3rd prong nor do I have an "RF ground." I have no problems and no RFI eit

Re: [Elecraft] Ultimate System

2014-12-07 Thread stan levandowski
In January 2014 I took a look at my station - all that equipment, all those keys, all those cables -- lots of physical "stuff" between me and the ham radio I used to enjoy and almost as much software. All I really needed was my KX3, a wire antenna, pencil and paper and a bug or Cootie. So I p

[Elecraft] PX3 Question

2014-12-09 Thread stan levandowski
I'm just a click away from ordering a PX3, and I've perused the FAQs and online manual but still have a question that some PX3 owner on this list should be able to answer for me: How far away from (and to the left of) the KX3 can I place the PX3? I didn't see any cable lengths given, just a

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Question

2014-12-09 Thread stan levandowski
Thank you Bruce (and also thank you David Ahrendts, KC0XT) This is what I needed.  Looks like everything is going to work out just fine! Now  I can switch to the other window and press "enter" on the order page ;-) 73 and thanks again, Stan WB2LQF On Tue, Dec 09, 2014 at 06:32 PM, Bruce Befor

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 question

2014-12-10 Thread stan levandowski
Sounds like I've finally "arrived"  --  I could never afford an "S Line" and I can't justify a "K line" but at least I'll have a "KX3 Line."  Now I'd just like to see it stated in a print ad in QST and I'll die a happy ham! 73, Stan WB2LQF On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 11:46 AM, Wayne Burdick wro

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Question

2014-12-10 Thread stan levandowski
rint on the desk and less eye motion between the PX3 and the KX3 displays. 73, /Rick N6XI On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 3:20 PM, stan levandowski <mailto:sjl...@optonline.net> > wrote: I'm just a click away from ordering a PX3, and I've perused the FAQs and online manual but st

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 play nice with an LDG AT 100 PROII?

2014-12-11 Thread stan levandowski
Steve, I did not buy the internal tuner either.  Instead I use an SGC-237 remote autocoupler with my KXPA100 and there are no problems at all.  The only thing I have to remember is to initially turn the power knob on the KX3 down to under 20 watts when I go to a new band until the initial match

[Elecraft] OT - Info on 9J2A ?

2010-12-28 Thread stan levandowski
I'm out of ideas. Perhaps someone else has some info?? 73, Stan Levandowski WB2LQF HF QRP CW -- Doing more with less for over 50 years! QCWA #35038 OOTC #4558 NAQCC #4740 SKCC #6488 FISTS #14992 __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] OT - 9J2A info ?

2010-12-28 Thread stan levandowski
Thanks to all who replied with helpful info and links. Evidence points to me having worked 9J3A. If I couldn't copy the call correctly then I don't deserve the QSL. Wouldn't feel right. There's always the next contest or DXpedition! HNY, Stan Levandowski WB2LQF HF QRP C

[Elecraft] AF1: First Impressions

2011-01-03 Thread stan levandowski
I also recently completed an AF1 for my KX1 and I too am very impressed with it. I made a short 45 second demo at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zTE-xEocO4 Stan Levandowski WB2LQF HF QRP CW -- Doing more with less for over 50 years! QCWA #35038 OOTC #4558 NAQCC #4740 SKCC #6488 FISTS

[Elecraft] OT - AF4K please contact me

2011-01-12 Thread stan levandowski
Would Bry, AF4K please contact me offlist at sjl...@optonline.net -- unable to contact you through your website. And there is no phone number either. Need FT-243 cyrstals. 73, Stan Levandowski WB2LQF HF QRP CW -- Doing more with less for over 50 years! QCWA #35038 OOTC #4558 NAQCC #4740

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