[Elecraft] OT: Lyle's in CQ

There's a photo of Lyle (KK7P) on page 72 of the December CQ. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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

[Elecraft] OT: 'tis the season

This found its way to my in box. Forward (or delete) as you feel is appropriate. de Doug KR2Q http://4k9w.oe4vie.com/4k9w_english.html ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 10m contest

Jeff, I've got my K3/10 (no SB-200) warmed up but seems like to no avail. Haven't heard a single signal on the band (did get a partial call KT5.. but couldn't pull him out). Not looking good - maybe tomorrow (:<) Tim K5OI Ruidoso, NM On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 3:56 PM, Jeff Wandling W7BRS wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 10m contest

I just worked another MD station on CW w 90 watts at 0725 local so there are a few out there 73 Tim N5IIT - Original Message - From: Tim [k...@arrl.net] Sent: 12/12/2008 05:20 PM MST To: "Jeff Wandling W7BRS" Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: 1

[Elecraft] OT : re-10m contest

Nothing heard in this part of France (South East coast; near Marseilles), and the NCDX beacon desperately mute ! 73 Jacques de F9OJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

[Elecraft] OT: help w/Skype

My kids installed Skype on the home PC. Now all numbers which MIGHT be phone numbers turn into phone numbers (instead of remaining as columns of numbers). How do I turn this off? Thanks, de Doug KR2Q ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.

[Elecraft] OT: new SS amps

I just ran into this by accident. http://www.ameritron.com/catalog/Ameritron_2009.pdf See page 9. No stated expected delivery Not enough "specs" for my liking, but still, rather interesting. Is this "contest grade?" Who knows? de Doug KR2Q I have no vested interest in this company. __

[Elecraft] OT: Odd 40M signal?

Can anyone verify the "twittering" signal I've been hearing on 7031 for a number of hours? My PSK waterfall shows it to be about 2 kHz wide and appears a bit unstable. I'd feel better if someone could verify that it's not "local" to me. (:-)) 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP elecraftcov...@rfwave.net _

[Elecraft] OT: Odd 40M signal?

The 7031 signal is being widely heard. It's not strong here in Montana, however. I'll be interested to see if it's still there in the AM. I've been hearing it for at least ten hours. Is it -strong- at anyone's location? 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP ___ Elec

[Elecraft] OT-USB Serial Adapter

Hi All, For what it's worth, Buy.com currently has a Keyspan USB Serial Adapter on sale for $25 (reg. price $40). It's the model USA-19HS. I don't have one of these (I use a couple of Belkin adapters), but I've seen other posts by folks who are using some Keyspan model successfully to connec

[Elecraft] OT: VP6DX Ducie Island

Does anyone know how to contact an actual human being who could help me with my VP6DX QSL request? I've had cards pending with them since they completed their ops - and, yes, I did contribute $$ to their efforts. I've tried their website twice over the last couple of months, with no luck. Please

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Band congestion

-Original Message- Sandy said: We CW "casual QSO" people do have trouble with RTTY people all over the place. Huh? CW is allowed on all HF frequencies (except 60). If RY (or contesting or whatever) is "in the way," just move up the band. de Doug KR2Q Easily sa

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Band congestion

Ron, It's interesting that this debate seems to be perpetual in nature. I've read complaints in magazines back into the 1950s about contesting and spectrum usage. I think your first line aptly describes the situation, the few versus the many. Although, I would postulate the one should include th

Re: [Elecraft] OT Tuner Basics

"So, can someone explain in basic terms what's happening when I use Auto mode on the KAT3 and see favorable SWR on the KAT3 (via K3 display) but do not see favorable SWR on the MFJ tuner?" In order for an SWR meter to read the matched condition properly, it must be between the tuner and the rig

Re: [Elecraft] OT Tuner Basics

On Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:15:36 -0800 (PST), you wrote: [snip] Comments in line... >I have it connected through a tuner and then to the SB-200 and then Dipole > >K3/100/ATU <-> MFJ tuner <-> SB200 <-> Dipole > >If I use Auto mode on the KAT3, put the MFJ tuner in Bypass and hold TUNE >then the KAT

Re: [Elecraft] OT Tuner Basics

Many of the questions about use of extra tuners with an ATU are answered by a review of the fundamental assumptions for the design of simple (cheap) power and swr meters. Most common tuners assume that the input to the tuner is 50 ohms. The SWR calibration is based on the ratio of reflected to

Re: [Elecraft] OT Tuner Basics

Jeff, Any antenna tuner, including the MFJ, the KAT3, or any other does not actually "tune" the antenna. It adds a network of inductance and capacitance between its input and output to allow the input impedance to be near 50 ohms resistive while the output impedance will be whatever it was to

Re: [Elecraft] OT Tuner Basics

I may have led this question astray.. I hope this wraps it. > Comments in line... >> I have it connected through a tuner and then to the SB-200 and then Dipole >> >> K3/100/ATU <-> MFJ tuner <-> SB200 <-> Dipole >> >> If I use Auto mode on the KAT3, put the MFJ tuner in Bypass and hold TUNE >> t

Re: [Elecraft] OT Tuner Basics

> Tom, N5GE wrote: > > This indicates that the SB200 input is not 50 ohms. You may have some > troubles with the SB200 input, but you should be able to adjust that. > Look at the SB200 manual and see if it has input matching adjustments. Yes it has. Take amp out from the green cover, tune the inp

Re: [Elecraft] OT Tuner Basics

On Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:20:37 -0800 (PST), you wrote: > >I may have led this question astray.. I hope this wraps it. [snip] > >Yes, I do that too. In my station, I put the analyzer so that I can >select a transmitter of K3, YaeKenCom, or Analyzer. This way the coax >path is nearly identical be

Re: [Elecraft] OT Tuner Basics

John, Your K3 auto tune option within the K3 and the SB200 should take care of any amplifier input mismatches found on the turned circuits within the grounded grid amplifier.  In more technical terms, the impedance range of the KAT3 should be adequate.  Having a second tuner in between the K3 and

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Test Equipment

HP8640B is the generator of choice for (a) low phase noise and (b) more or less affordable (in the $1K and less category.) That being said, these generators are now well over 20 years old and are notorious for mechanical problems associated with switches and tuning gears. I would not purchase o

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Test Equipment

Lee, Assuming you want quality without a lot of expense, I would wait until an HP 8640B shows up. 500 kHz to 512 MHz CW or AM (some have FM capabilities). They are well shielded and the output attenuator is calibrated - goes from +20 dBm to -130 on the fixed attenuator and can be reduced to

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Test Equipment

The K-3 uses direct digital synthesis to get its frequencies, why not you? For those of you who want to do a little HBing . There is a direct digital synthesis RF generator kit from the below for under $30. Upper audio to 60MHz with at least 1 Hz resolution. Fits in a tiny minibox. http://www

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Test Equipment

If you can get by with ham-band only frequency coverage, what about using the K3 + KXV3 + some attenuators as a signal generator? You could even forgo the KXV3 if you have attenuators that can handle 100mW. 73 -- Joe KB8AP On Jan 22, 2009, at 11:02 AM, Lee Buller wrote: > > If I were to bu

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Test Equipment

You might want to check out the siggen in this months QEX. It has I/Q output up to 200MHz. Output level is settable and controllable. And if you need low phase noise, it has provision for an external low phase noise clock. It's also small and light; can be controlled by a pc or external micropr

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Test Equipment

There is one on eBay right now, with 14hr to go at $227 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Why should I fear death? If I am, death is not. If death is

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Test Equipment

Not sure what you plan on using it for, but you might just be happy with your antenna analyzer output. Antenna analyzers I've looked at (MFJ-259B, AIM4170B, AA-200) have a pretty well regulated RF output level across their full range. The MFJ-259B and AA-200 have 2Vp-p output levels, and the A

[Elecraft] OT: radio broadcast commercials

Interesting that you mention the FM Broadcast band predominance of commercials. They irritate me too, but I have settled on a local non-commercial FM station here. They broadcast only classical music, but it is listener supported and NO commercials and is available 24 hours a day. BTW, if anyone

[Elecraft] OT: radio broadcast commercials

Hi Don, others XM satellite radio is the answer for us. Great while soldering on the K2 project. Have a (tiny) receiver with a built-in transmitter installed in the car and it "rebroadcasts" to all the FM receivers in the house when we're home. Also serves the neighbors if they so choose.

[Elecraft] OT: Linear Power Supply?

Hi gang, Where can I buy a good quality LINEAR power supply that will provide at least 500mA (that's all I need) at 12-14VDC? I don't want a switching power supply, due to fear that it would produce HF crud. Thanks very much & 73, Jeff NE2J (formerly WB5GWB) Long Island, NY

[Elecraft] OT: LPFM transmitter wanted

Folks, I found a dizzying array of items on the web, from MP3 device attachments to rather high quality exciters for "neighborhood broadcasting". Anybody have a suggestion or two for a decent quality rig that couples to an MP3/CD-player, stereo...etc. Only need to get the signal 50-100ft or so.

[Elecraft] OT: balun rating exceeded

The following happened to me a few years ago as a brand new ham in my pre-Elecraft days and I wonder if anyone can explain to me the details. I apparently had high swr and exceeded the rating on my balun. It suffered accordingly but didn't completely fail. The result was when I transmitted cw on

[Elecraft] OT - G5RV antenna & baluns

K5KVH sums it up in his opening paragraph ... I have G5RV's original article introducing the antenna. He specifically states that it is a 20M antenna, and yet it's now somehow become a do-all-bands wonder ... an almost "cult" thing. The same thing happened with the single-wire fed Windom year

[Elecraft] OT - G5RV antenna article

I do hamfest and convention antenna talks and have a large file of assorted antenna info. I believe I have G5RV's article in a file, but it's at home in Montana and I'm in Oregon. My wife and I are hosts at a lighthouse on the coast and will return home in a few weeks.vvIf you haven't found

[Elecraft] OT - G5RV antenna article

I -think- I have a copy of the original article, but I can't be certain until I get back home to Monatna in a month. I'm a magazine and Handbook collector ... have (almost) all of QST, all of CQ, 73, HR, Hr Horizons, etc. Been gathering for 56 years. (;-) 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Elecraft] OT: moving xtals

On Sat, 16 Jun 2007, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: To lower the frequency, I used to make figure 8's using solder to "draw" on the xtal's flat surface. Of course, you could not lower the frequency too much that way or the xtal would stop vibrating. I remember using the "lead" from the softest penci

[Elecraft] OT: "ham" vs "amateur"

HI all: After helping with set-up at Field Day, I am waiting for "my" shift (I start when the mosquitoes comes out).so I have some time to kill. This topic sounded like the perfect opportunity to try www.googlefight.com "Ham Radio" = 1, 240,000 hits "Amateur Radio" = 1,300,000 hits H.

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Frequency probe

Greg FB on your improvision here. The reason for the capacitor is to provide a DC block, so if there is DC on the circuit being measured, it won't get into the counter. A counter probe is a bit more forgiving than trying to measure a signal level - you merely need to get enough RF energy to

Re: [Elecraft] OT solar charger.. ??

I'm looking for the instructions / schematic for Don Brown's solar charge controller. I'm getting ready for the forth , and want to put it in a metal box , but not certain of the heat sink's groundability. anyone point me in the right direction , email me the schematic/ instruction shee

[Elecraft] OT: Help with Perl

If there is anyone out there in Elecraft-land who has a recent PhD in Perl Regular Expressions and would be willing to help an old FORTRAN guy with answers to a few questions, I'd appreciate an email -- off reflector please. Look for K6DGW/BB in the Flight of the Bumblebees on 28 Jul. Got my

[Elecraft] OT: CQ FT243 crystals

Dear Elecrafters: As we all marvel at what Elecraft can do in a tiny box, some of us are also stuck in the past. My first "commercial" radio was a Heathkit DX20. After I upgraded around Dec 1966, I sold it in early 1967 so I could buy a radio with SSB. About 15 years ago, I ran across a DX at

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QRPARCi Membership

Greg, As I recall I received a membership certificate then had to wait quite a while until the next Quarterly came out. You may have to wait for the Fall issue but you should be getting the certificate soon. Cheers, Jim/k2hn --- Greg Derda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm guessing that there are

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QRPARCi Membership

At 09:12 AM 18/07/07, you wrote: I'm guessing that there are a few QRPARCi member here - quick question: I joined via the Web site (& paid via PayPal) back on July 3, but I haven't heard a thing. I've sent email to three addresses listed on the site with regard to membership, but received no

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QRPARCi Membership

Your right. Sorry, I thought I got it in the mail but now recall downloading it when name showed up on website. jim/k2hn --- John <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > At 09:12 AM 18/07/07, you wrote: > >I'm guessing that there are a few QRPARCi member > here - quick > >question: I joined via the Web

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Parts Vendors

Yes, I've dealt with Dan several times over the last 5 or 10 years and never had a problem. In fact, I sent him an order for about $70 last week. Jack K8ZOA Matt Palmer wrote: Has anyone bough parts from www.danssmallpartsandkits.net? Any comments on the experience? Matt KD8DAO ___

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Keying contacts

A single sheet of white paper cut into strips placed between the contacts with some pressure on the paddle while you pull through will clean the contacts without damage. Run a strip a few times through an you will see the results. I use just under the amount of pressure that rips the paper.

RE: [Elecraft] OT: Keying contacts

I use De-Oxit. A drop between the contacts is allowed to sit there a few minutes, then the excess is removed by closing the contacts on a bit of paper. It solves the "dirty contact" problem for me. One treatment lasts many months. My second favorite method is to gently close the contacts on a bit

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Keying contacts

On the topic of keys, paddles, and bugs, I wonder if members of the list would tell me how they keep key contacts clean and reliable. Do you regularly burnish key contacts? Do you use a chemical cleaner (e.g. de-oxit)? Do you maintain a minimum keying current? Or do you simply never have a

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Keying contacts

John H Gibson wrote: On the topic of keys, paddles, and bugs, I wonder if members of the list would tell me how they keep key contacts clean and reliable. Do you regularly burnish key contacts? Do you use a chemical cleaner (e.g. de-oxit)? Do you maintain a minimum keying current? Or do you sim

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Keying contacts

Fred's bond paper key contact cleaning scheme is the best and most favorable to long life of your key contacts. -Stuart K5KVH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Don Wilhelm

On Thu, Aug 02, 2007 at 08:45:37AM -0400, Jim Miller wrote: > Your ARRL addy is failing due to some sort of problem at the ARRL mail > server: > > 421 Too many concurrent SMTP connections; please try again later. Just FYI but ALL of the arrl.net email aliases are experiencing big problems. Looks

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Don Wilhelm

For those who are failing to send email to my arrl.net address, try me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - I have changed my reply to address to that until the flood clears at arrl.net. I hesitate to tell you to use the direct email to [EMAIL PROTECTED], because I will be changing that soon. 73, Don W3FP

[Elecraft] OT: external audio filters

The SCAF-1 and the filters sold by bhi use different technologies. bhi make DSP filters; the SCAF-1 is an analog bandpass filter with a variable high frequency cutoff. 73, - Rob W7GH On Sat, 04 Aug 2007 23:53:35 -0700, David Cutter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: How does it [meaning the

[Elecraft] OT O'scope power cord

I have been given a wonderful Tektronix 561A dual trace o'scope. However it does not have a power cord. Does anyone have a power cord for this unit ... or suggestions for modifying a power connector to fit the scope? Thanks. Off the reflector responses are fine. 73, gene KC0RXY

[Elecraft] OT Handheld Antenna connector

Hi, This is off topic. Can someone tell me the name of the antenna connector on the newer VHF/UHF handhelds? I have an IC-T8A and a Kenwood TH-G71A and both have the same antenna connector. Do they sell adapters to a BNC and if so where? I can't find one at RS, and I don't know the name t

[Elecraft] OT: Troubleshooting LD player...

I know, this is about as far from a K2 as one can get, but you guys are the only people I know who understand electronics. I'm trying to diagnose and fix a Sony laserdisc player (the old analog 12" babies) that I've owned since new. The player worked fine until I didn't use it for a couple of year

[Elecraft] OT: Gmail help wanted.

Hi all, This is way OT, please forgive me. I have a simple question. Can any of you living in USA help me to register an Gmail account on Google? To register you have to have an cellphone in USA. I think they will send a password as a text message. If you want to help, please contact me off-lis

[Elecraft] OT - troubleshooting NIR-12

Hello: I know this has nothing to do with Elecraft gear, but having built the 3 radios, I knew this is the place to come for experienced troubleshooters. I have an old JPS NIR-12 DSP unit, that, after applying power, decided to quit. The power lamp will not now light. This unit does not have a

[Elecraft] OT: Remote Operating Question

I would like to be able to control a rig and run various digital modes remotely from my wireless network. I imagine a rig setup in the shack that I can access from my wireless laptop in the other part of the house. I'd like to be capable of running psk31 and other keyboard modes in this manner.

RE: [Elecraft] OT: Need advice

6 5:43 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Need advice Can anyone give me some clue as to whether there is some sort of forum somewhere where I can get information on the disassembly of an old Kenwood dual band rig? I know what the problem is electronically, but I can't g

[Elecraft] OT-FCC Proposed Rules

What's the link to view the proposed Change in the rules(RM-1305 and RM-1306). I can find a way to comment but not the originals. Sorry for the OT. Thom www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/mo

RE: [Elecraft] OT: Antenna Question

Harlan, I did not see any responses on the reflector, although you may have gotten off-reflector comments. For best results you should have the wire spaced a bit from the supporting stucture - while it will likely work stapled to the eaves, it will likely change tuning on you as the weather chang

RE: [Elecraft] OT: Antenna Question

Harlan, Loops tend to couple well to other things within the loop. One problem you may experience running a loop around the eves of your house will be that you're antenna will pick up any noise sources within the house very well, and will couple very well to electronics in the house ... i.e.

[Elecraft] OT-SLA Battery advice

I have a bunch of 1,200 VA UPSs for my computers. These run two batteries each. 3 of them have bad batteries. I ordered a case (6 units) of BB7-12 to fix the bad ones. The bad UPSs each appear to have one good battery and one bad battery. I hate to take 3 apparently good batteries to the dump, but

[Elecraft] OT-SLA Battery advice

Results are in: REPLACE. I got 3 replace, 2 test (but then replace anyway) and 1 test. Thanks, All! a) To test: Charge it up, discharge it to 11 volts, compute percentage of 7 AH. b) To dump: load into truck, drive to recycling center, unload where it says "Batteries". I'll go with option b). S

[Elecraft] OT-SLA Battery advice

Sorry to be a bother, but now I have 4 good SLA batteries to preserve until needed. I ordered a case (6) for my 3 (2 batteries each) bad UPSs. I let the smoke out of one, putting the cover back on (I thought it was unplugged), I fixed one, and one was good anyhow; it had simply been overloaded. So,

Re: [Elecraft] OT solder pot

I run a Goot model 22C solder pot (small, about 1/2 lb capacity) - and do not use fluxed solder at all! I use plain bar solder (available from Mouser and others) cut up into pot-sized chunks, adding more when needed (infrequently). I use a liquid or paste flux with the item to be tinned.

Re: [Elecraft] OT solder pot

-- Original message -- From: Jim Wiley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > I scrape the dross (oxidized solder and flux residue) from the surface > of the solder bath as needed. I manufactured the scrapers by cutting > strips of 0.010" stainless steel shim stock f

Re: [Elecraft] OT solder pot

Thanks for the info guys, I will have to try straight solder no/flux. That will probably eliminate the smoke when at temp. So am I to assume that I must strip the emamel first, then use paste and dip (again) to tin? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: El

Re: [Elecraft] OT solder pot

I think Elecraft supplies wire in which the enamel will melt in the solder pot --- is that true? Tom WB2QDG - Original Message - From: "Rick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 9:22 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT solder pot Thanks for the info g

RE: [Elecraft] OT solder pot

; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 9:22 PM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT solder pot > > > > > > Thanks for the info guys, I will have to try straight solder > no/flux. That > > will probably eliminate the smoke

Re: [Elecraft] OT solder pot

t; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 9:22 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT solder pot Thanks for the info guys, I will have to try straight solder no/flux. That will probably eliminate the smoke when at temp. So am I to assume that I must strip the emamel first, then use past

Re: [Elecraft] OT solder pot

Simple. Made a bead of solder, or as I like to call it, slobber, on the tip of the iron. Sit that on top of the wire up next to the toroid where you want to start stripping, right on top (heat does rise but putting it on top makes the bead sit on top of the wire and seems to heat up the enamel

Re: [Elecraft] OT solder pot

Alexandra Carter wrote: > Simple. Made a bead of solder, or as I like to call it, slobber, on the > tip of the iron. [...] and it will burn the insulation. You'll > know because it stinks. It bubbles. It also seems to act a lot like "anti-flux". It'll turn your nice clean shiny blob of solder into

Re: [Elecraft] OT solder pot

Yes it's really icky stuff! I kind of parallel it with the times I need to make a hole in some plastic and am too lazy to get out the drill, I just heat up the soldering iron and melt it, works great but it does make the tip icky. Alex. It bubbles. It also seems to act a lot like "anti-flux"

Re: [Elecraft] OT: MS Updates

On Friday 24 February 2006 22:33, Fred Jensen wrote: > Anyone know how safe these automatic Windoze updates my computer wants > to do are? This would be a GREAT one to respond to directly and not on > the reflector! Fred, What a tease .. Windoze .. gnu/linux .. uggh .. I'm posting from my

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Windows 98SE

In a message dated 3/3/06 1:55:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I have come across an old laptop with Win95 on it, but > I want to put Win98se on it instead. I seem to have > lost my Win98 CD, but I still have the key. Does > anyone have have a Win98 Second Edition CD t

[Elecraft] OT: Looking for XTAL

Elecrafters & others: I am trying to rescue an old KDK-2015R 2 meter FM tranceiver. The crystal for simplex transmit has failed. KDK doesn't support this relic any longer, but I suspect I can order a new one from Int'l Crystal. The XTAL is a 16.9 MHz (fundamental) crystal and measures close to a

[Elecraft] OT: Foot switch suggestion

If your floor is suitable, some double-sided tape on the underside of a foot switch insures it'll be there when you stomp it in the heat of a pile-up battle. Actually, mine is stuck down with a folded-around my-hand loop of duct tape that's been flattened under the switch. As others have suggeste

[Elecraft] OT - Photovoltaic (PV) Systems

We're considering a 4KW PV system to save energy costs. If you have not read Bob Bruninga's August, 2012, QST article "Rethinking Electric Power…" it is recommended. Does anyone here have experience with solar panel/inverter systems (no batteries, selling power back to utility) regarding inter

[Elecraft] OT: QRP watering holes?

Greetings all; I have been having a lot of fun with the KX3, but thought I would try the challenge of QRP to QRP contacts. Currently they occur randomly; are there QRP "watering holes" (Frequency ranges that QRPers congregate around) that I might improve the odds? I ask this both for CW and SS

Re: [Elecraft] OT: PLT latest

On 7/31/2012 3:05 AM, David Cutter wrote: > Please forgive this intrusion into the Elecraft reflector, but it is > an issue of international importance (not just Europe) for all radio > amateurs to protect the spectrum from pollution. > > The RSGB is about to release the statement below and it

Re: [Elecraft] OT: PLT latest

[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Kane Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 10:49 AM To: David Cutter Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: PLT latest On 7/31/2012 3:05 AM, David Cutter wrote: > Please forgive this intrusion into the Elecraft reflector, but it is &

Re: [Elecraft] OT: PLT latest

Power Line TelecommunicationsPLT isnt an exclusive term to the RSGB ARRL often refers to as PLT/BPL (broadband over Power Line in many articles and communications to the FCC.FCC tightend the rules in US but it is still a potential problem here and around the world. On 7/31/2012

Re: [Elecraft] OT: PLT latest

For the US/North America audience: PLT=BPL It affects us all. Even though FCC has taken a tougher line in the US and BPL has had (very) limited success there, that's not the case elsewhere in the world. Does this matter in the US? You bet it does - do you think the low cost manufacturers of BPL/

Re: [Elecraft] OT: PLT latest

End of thread. Good info, but let's take the discussion -off- reflector to keep b/w under control. 73, Eric Elecraft List Moderator --- www.elecraft.com On 7/31/2012 2:04 PM, Dave Aslin, G3WGN wrote: > For the US/North America audience: > PLT=BPL > It affects us all. Even though FCC has taken

[Elecraft] OT: "covers" vs "cases"

It's suprising the number of folks who refer to "cover" or "dust cover" when they actually mean a carrying case or carrying bag! The same appears to be true when referring to a "case". Many actually mean the dust cover that sets atop a rig on the desk. This can actually become a costly ... for me

[Elecraft] [OT] Digest reader recommendation

Going a bit off topic here but should still be relevant. This is the only e-mail reflector I get in digest format (the others that I subscribe to only have a handful of messages a week so I get those one by one). Reading through the digest gets difficult at times. Can anyone recommend an e-mai

[Elecraft] OT: Mac Vs Windows

I would just like to add one thing. I switched over to a Mac book pro intel duel core, 5 years ago. I just installed Mountain Lion about 2 weeks ago. ( only because I wanted  to.) I always skip a year on upgrades. So I went from Snow to Mountain Lion. Mountain Lion works great on my computer. I

Re: [Elecraft] OT: FCC Exams

You may well apologise, Chuck, but as this is a worldwide reflector about Elecraft products and assistance, information about American license qualifications is of little interest to the rest of us. Perhaps we should now start a thread on the history of the UK Radio Amateurs' Examination and Mo

Re: [Elecraft] OT: FCC Exams

On Sep 1, 2012, at 4:08 AM, G4DMP wrote: > Perhaps we should now start a thread on the history of the UK Radio > Amateurs' Examination and Morse Test? I think most definitely NOT. Why not? I think it'd be interesting myself. Actually, licensing/testing/callsign issuing procedures other places

Re: [Elecraft] OT: FCC Exams

Actually, David, I'm interested in not only the UK exams, but also the callsign assignments; i.e. "G" vs. "M" vs. "2" 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 9/1/2012 1:08 AM, G4DMP wrote: > You may well apologise, Chuck, but as this is a worldwide reflector > about Elecraft products and assistance, information ab

Re: [Elecraft] OT: FCC Exams

Replied privately to cut down on off topic QRM In a recent message, Jim Lowman writes >Actually, David, I'm interested in not only the UK exams, but also the >callsign >assignments; i.e. "G" vs. "M" vs. "2" > >73 de Jim - AD6CW > >On 9/1/2012 1:08 AM, G4DMP wrote: >> You may well apologise, Chuck

Re: [Elecraft] OT: FCC Exams

I can answer that one, mostly, and only because I asked someone about it ages ago. Hard to believe that was at least 15 years ago. So, before Eric yells "end the thread", as he will undoubtedly foo soon... Anyway, all the 1X2 G calls were issued pre-WW2, and then they started with the G2's, but

Re: [Elecraft] OT: FCC Exams

He already did; "[Elecraft] FCC exams Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft eric at elecraft.com Wed Aug 29 14:33:29 EDT 2012 Previous message: [Elecraft] FCC exams Next message: [Elecraft] K-1 4-bander suggestions? Messages sorted by: [ date ] [ thread ] [ subject ] [ author ] ---

Re: [Elecraft] OT: FCC Exams

Yes, I ended this thread several days ago. Let's let this topic rest. 73, Eric Elecraft List Moderator www.elecraft.com _..._ On Sep 1, 2012, at 1:02 PM, "Adrian" wrote: >He already did; > > "[Elecraft] FCC exams > Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft eric at elecraft.com > Wed Aug 29 14:33:29

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Ground Rods

Wasn't the original comment about a ground rod used to dissipate static energy building up on an antenna, not a lightning strike? Ron AC7AC -Original Message- I've been waiting to see if someone else mentions this ... A lightning ground should -never- be passed through concrete! I once

[Elecraft] [OT] Microsoft Win7 stuff

Hi, all concerned: Full disclosure: I buy and run generic Microsoft stuff wherever I can, not for the cool ade content, but for the access to the large database of fixes when the stuff breaks. I have no idea if the following works with other stuff. If you liked the earlier "windows 7 god mode"

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Smart Tweezers

Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Smart Tweezers This is really slick. Not cheapbut if you work with micro components, it might be worth it. http://www.smarttweezers.com/Smart_Tweezers_LCR_Meter.htm 73! Ken - K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list

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