[Elecraft] ALC voltage needed at pin 15 of ACC

Scanning through the manual I saw that the ALC voltage to be applied on pin 15 of the ACC connector needs to be in the 0 - +5V range. This worries me a bit because many (if not virtually all) linear amps output a NEGATIVE ALC voltage for feedback to the transceiver. I currently use my FT1kMP in co

[Elecraft] K3: what voltage is needed for ALC input (p.15 of ACC)

Sorry subject of previous posting was not indicated what radio I was talking about == Scanning through the K3 manual (Rev A2) I saw that the ALC voltage to be applied on pin 15 of the ACC connector needs to be in the 0 - +5V range. This worries me a bit because many (if not virtually all)

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Software for Learning Morse Code

Mike, Just Lean Morse Code is my favorite. The G4FON is great but requires an add-on to allow entering text on the screen. The Just Learn Morse Code program lets you enter copy as you hear it and corrects it giving your the total percentage correct and a list of all charcters with the number

[Elecraft] WTB: 2 Bamd Mmodule for K1

Hi, I am looking for a 40-20 Mtr Module for a K1. If you have one you wish to part with, please let me know. TU, John N0LT ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr.

[Elecraft] K1, 2 Band 40-20 Mtr Module found. TU

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[Elecraft] K3 CW set up

How aie you K3 folks setting it up for QRP cw such as filters, etc? or, i.e. is the basic unit enough or do you do some add-ons? Don't worry, not going to order yet but maybe have one by next fall. Too much fun with K1s and getting my cw into shape right now. TU, 82, John N0LT ___

[Elecraft] Test

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RE: [Elecraft] Remotely controlling a K2

Consider using a personal VPN such as Hamachi to tunnel your control software through. It is encrypted end-to-end and works very well. 73 john k5js myhosting.com - Premium Microsoft® Windows® and Linux web and application hosti

[Elecraft] Awards Manager changed

I just wanted to add my thanks for Larry, W2LJ, for taking over the adminstration of the Elecraft Awards program from me. The situation in my life is changing such that I can no longer carry on. It has been my pleasure to serve the Elecraft community in this capacity for the past few year. I th

[Elecraft] San Jose, CA - I need to borrow

illing to loan me a K1 and a KX1 to take along on this trip? I am returning mid-Sept. Please contact me via email and off the reflector. Thank you for the consideration. Jerry, [EMAIL PROTECTED] San Jose, CA ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] Re: San Jose, CA - I need to borrow

Elecrafters, THANKS for the tremendous response to my request. I have received several offers for K1's and KX1's so no further replies are necessary. What a GREAT COMMUNITY this Reflector is! 73 de Jerry/k6iii San Jose, CA -- "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrot

[Elecraft] BumbleBee 210 sort of active

I will be active (though limited) as Bee 210 in Santa Clara Valley, CA, running a K2 (s/n 1920) with a random wire up in a tree after a not-so-strenuous hike to the back yard. 20m/cw only. I will only be able to get on for the last hour of the activity due to my usual Sunday morning commitment

[Elecraft] And you think you have soldering problems

And you think you have soldering problems. If you haven't seen the movie of soldering in space aboard the International Space Station, check it out - http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2004/16aug_solder.htm?list610324. ___ Elecraft mailing list Po

[Elecraft] Heil Traveler Dual Side headset with K2

Hi Guys Happy New year. I have got my self ahave been was there for hoping that some one might have exp this Headset as well. Hav /st1:place>. Here i am mainly thinking on the mic. The element here is HC-4 a with K2 not havi So was a little

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft] FS K1 and MFJ Paddles

Curran, I sent an email to you regarding subject sale. I will be away from the email for several hours so also left you my cell no. 72, John ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscri

[Elecraft] K1 6-Band Operation

To prevent having to switch out the 2-band module with the 4-band module to obtain 6-band coverage, has anyone modified the K1 with a switchable ribon cable arrangement which would allow witching from one board to another? Or is this even possible? -

Re: [Elecraft] magnifying Lamp

Robert, Do itworst QST can do is reject it, but I'd think it will be published. If not by QST, maybe on the Elecraft website? Rich k2cpe K2 #1102 I built this little gadget about a year ago. I use it for close work. I modified a pair of $10 binoculars I should real

[Elecraft] New K1 Born Yesterday

K1 Serial Number 2305 operational on 2/6/07. 2-Band (20&40)w/Antenna Tuner Antenna: 30-ft long wire strung over tree branches. First QRP Contact: W4IT (Steve) From: Dallas, TX to Gray Court, SC This little rig is A BLAST! mail2w

[Elecraft] KBT1

Howdy, Almost finished installing the KBT1 to my K1 but got stumped on the final positive and negative connections. Can see where each is to go but the instructions say to put the K1 on it's left side and solder to the RF board from the underside. Yet there were no instruction to accessing the u

[Elecraft] KTB1

Scott, We talked yesterday about a problem I have with subject kit. When I did the smoke test(before installing it in the K1)I did get 12 volts on the Digital VOM. I then tried to remove the batteries and found one batt to be too hot to handle. Out of curiosity I remeasured the voltage and got

[Elecraft] Staking Toroids on K2

All, My K2, serial no. 05625 is complete and has been on the air for three weeks today, but I'm still in the process of adding accessories. I've mostly run it on 80 and 40 m with excellent results. One question I have for the group- Has anyone found a need for protecting the vertically mounted to

[Elecraft] K1 Alignment Question

On my new K1, I performed alignment with band noise first and then later on with a high end signal generator from work. These old ears could not tell the difference. I would suggest going for it with what you have available. After all, that is what amateur radio is all about. -

[Elecraft] FS: K1

For Sale, K1 sn 0539 built for 20 and 40 meters by N0RC. Includes KAT1 auto tuner, KTS1 stand, Fingerdimple, IPS 2.4 amp switching supply and Samsonite camera bag/carry case, $425.00 for all plus shipping. Can be viewed on www.fingerdimple.com modeling a dimple. I will accept PayPal or postal

[Elecraft] No sidetone on K2

Hi all My K2 suddenly lost it's sidetone. No keying monitor (I use internal keyer), and no sound in tune mode. No offset tone. It has output to antenna or dummy load. All else seems to work ok. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, George, N4YM __

[Elecraft] K2 sidetone is back!!

To all who responded with help on sidetone (of lack thereof) I can't believe how much help I received from you guys on the reflector as to how to get my sidetone back. And how fast help came. Sidetone is bck! As to how I got it back, see w3fpr's, and other's, solution to my problem. Ed

[Elecraft] Jumping K2

Hi all My K2 # 4758 has gone strange. All is well if power is set to less than about 10 watts. But lately, if power is set to 12 w or more, it shuts down and emits a loud and nasty sounding "howl", which only lasts a moment. It promptly comes back on, but the frequency changes to a previous

[Elecraft] Jumping K2------> No longer jumping

Thanks to all who responded to my former problem, which was that my K2 would shut down and bark raucusly when power was set to 12 w, or higher; while at the same time reverting to a formerly used frequency. I switched to a higher capacity power supply, and have not been able to duplicate the p

Re: [Elecraft] KAT100 problems...

Hello Mike, the problem sound familar to me. When i build KAT100 everything worked fine for some hours. After a while same problem like you described appeared on my KAT100. One relay click sounds a bit different and i could not match all bands anymore. I thought a relay would be not okay, but th

Re: [Elecraft] Hakko 808 users ?

Don Brown KD5NDB wrote,"It is also the best way to strip and tin toroid leads short of ordering them from Mychael the torid guy." I appreciate the mention, Don. I am feeling rather torrid today! Mychael AA3WF K2# 1025 ___ Elecraft mailing list Po

[Elecraft] Sidetone level too low

I could use more sidetone volumn when transmitting. My shack gets kinda noisy at times. The level is currently set for max, 255, I think. Anyone know how to boost it?? 73, N4ym, George ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

RE: [Elecraft] ECN 12-12-05 Report(s)

> WHERE WAS THE EAST COAST??? I heard NO(!) signals from anyone from > the east... and as it turned out, only a few from the west... but at > least a few nonetheless. I tried to QNI ECN 20m Sunday night but not a peep was heard from any station 30 minutes b4 net and onward. 73, Mychael AA

[Elecraft] color codes for SMD capacitors

I have several SMD capacitors and have no idea how to identify them. Each one is in a very tiny package, which seems to be color coded, but no clue as to what the colors mean.. I have pink, yellow, green and blue packages. The capacitors themselves all look alike, with no markings on them. Do

[Elecraft] SKN, SFN?

It seems to me that by now, SKN is dangerously close to becoming Straight Face Night (SFN). Which brings up yet another question: If I build a mechanical key to send with my left foot (QLF, that is), will it be a legal device for SFN... err... I mean SKN? Dave, W6KOW, K2 S/N 5120 _

Re: [Elecraft] K2 registry...

Wonder if Elecraft has considered a "rig Registry" page on their >site. Thom LaCosta, k3hrn, has already done so, look at his web site : http://www.zerobeat.net/ Rich k2cpe K2 #1102 Wonder if Elecraft has considered a "rig Registry" page on their site. _

[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] Cure for oxidized contacts (CAIG)

Try a product called CAIG Deoxit. Best I've used. Radio Shack sells for (it ain't cheap) about $15 for a small spray can somewhat bigger than a man's thumb. The package also contains an equally small can of stuff for gold contacts. It will rejuvenate old flashlites. I used it on the plug wh

[Elecraft] K2 relay circuit?

Does any have a switching circuit for a K2 that will activate the relay in an amplifier? My 11-year-old Kenwood is in for a repair, and it may be a while before it's back in the shack. In the meantime, I'm driving an Ameritron ALS-500M solid state amplifier with 7 watts from my K2. That works we

[Elecraft] Sidetone questions -- copy speed vs sidetone pitch

I understand the reason a lower pitch ST would be easier to copy when qrm is present, due to the percentage difference matter. My question concerns what pitch is easier to copy when receiving fast cw when no qrm is present.I seem to remember seeing a post on this matter some time in the pas

[Elecraft] OLD Fluke 77 meter parts

Please forgive non Elecraft submission, but I have exhausted other means of help. Fluke was no help whatsoever. The meter is +15 yrs old and parts hard to find. Through a dumb operator error, I blew the 1 k, 2 watt fusible resistor, and need another one. I am using a 1 k, 2 watt plain resis

[Elecraft] Buzzy K2 speaker

My K2 had a very irritating buzz (sympathetic vibration) at about 400 hz. I noticed if I pressed on the top cover, it quit. No amount of adjusting the four speaker mounting screws worked. That ruled out the speaker itself, I reckoned. So, I took the top off, turned it upside down and put pie

Re: [Elecraft] Gearing up to build - where to get tools?

Keith, Look here : http://www.micromark.com/ .Micro Mark specializes in small tools for hobbyistsand they have small cutters,pliers,soldering tips, etc. Also,get/use an anti static wrist strap. Rich k2cpe K2 #1102 Darwin, Keith wrote: Hey folks, I'm thinking I need the follo

[Elecraft] K2 frequency drift

Two questions for the group: 1. My K2, serial 5120, has worked flawless since I built it last fall...except that about a week ago, friends on a 20m net I work daily said I was low about 40 Hz in frequency. (Frequency calibration checked occasionally against both my external counter and WWV had b

[Elecraft] Access to Mic. AF

What's the best way to get at the mic. AF line without going through the mic. connector? I want to use it for audio input from the soundcard for data modes. Thanks and 73 Bob 2M0KDZ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You mus

[Elecraft] Maximum power output on K2 in digital modes

I see that the advised maximum is 5 watts for RTTY. Is it possible to run up to 10W for: a) contest RTTY where the average QSO length is less than a minute? b) lower duty modes eg PSK31, MFSK and Olivia? What limits the power, anyway? Is it cooling or the rating of the output transistors? 73

Re: [Elecraft] Wow, antennas really do matter

Yesit is a compromise...all short antenna are.but it did very well in the HFPack antenna "shootout", a comparision test of various portable antennas. See info on the HFPack web site : http://hflink.com/hfpack/index.html Rich k2cpe K2 #1102 Mark Saunders, KJ7BS wrote: Ok, I've read

[Elecraft] K2 #5339 - deaf on 10 & 12m

Well, it's built! KSB2 and KIO2 installed and run fine. Only one problem so far - it's deaf on 10 & 12m. It's probably the LP or BP filters, but I'm not entirely sure. I tried the transmitter alignment on these two bands and couldn't get any more than 0.7 watts on the power display before the H

[Elecraft] Containers for sorting parts

I already built K2 #4758, and getting ready to start a KPA 100 kit. To sort the K2 parts, I used plastic utility boxes with divided bins, and had no problem with the K2, but wonder if I was just lucky in that no solid state stuff got damaged, to my knowledge. I did put loose transistors in t

Re: [Elecraft] Blimp

I can relate to porpoising in a blimp. Friends of mine were volunteer pilots of the Fujifilm blimp, and I got to fly it twice. There's a yoke control for pitch and rudder steering, and to keep it flying level, you are always moving the yoke slowly--often to full extremes--to counter the natural

Re: [Elecraft] Airships...

Regarding getting permission to use amateur radio in an aircraft, it helps to know the captain. (See my other posting about flying the Fujifilm blimp.) My last flight in the Fuji blimp was flying around San Diego for 4 hours on the last day of 1996. The co-captains were hams, as were six of the

[Elecraft] Toroid stuff

Is it ok if a bare portion of the winding touches the toroid? A fellow K2 buildr says ok. And the pix of the KPA 100 show the wire stripped bare right up on the toroid. Also, KPA 100 manual says pull wire tight, which is tough if you have arthritis in your basilar (thumb) joint, as I have. So

[Elecraft] KPA 100 transistors Q3 and Q4 (Substitution)

Howdy all Manual calls for KPA 100 transistors Q3 andQ4 to be MJE 182, in a TO-225 package. I received none. But I did receive two pieces marked JE1112, (also marked 443), in a TO-225 configuration. Anyone know if the JE1112 is equivalent to MJE 182 Hope so, because they are soldere

[Elecraft] KX1 antenna ideas for 80-40-30-20?

When Elecraft came out with the 30/80 board to increase operating bands to 80,40,30 &20, I bought the mod and the AT kit that goes with the KX1. They haven't arrived yet so I still have time to think about antennas for portable-backpacking. The usual 29' wire with the 16' counterpoise would wo

[Elecraft] More power for K2

I came into a cheap old Yaesu FP 107E power supply which works fine, except for somewhat low voltage output. I notice the transformer has several taps, but I'm afraid to mess with it, since I have no manual. I would be beholden to anyone who has a manual for this unit, and would be so kind

Re: [Elecraft] K2 knob - what are the options?

I bought a knob off of e-bay that was advertised for the K2 and other rigs. It fits the shaft fine but is too shallow so it sticks out from the face of the rig. -- The FT100 knob has a plastic "pin"

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft at Dayton

Don, I've been following the progress of the coming new 800watt and 1500 watt amps, but you mention a "QRP amp".did I miss something? Rich k2cpe K2 #1102 -- Don Wilhelm wrote: Julius, It is a good guess that the new Q

[Elecraft] K2 SSB Problem

Hi, I just finished installing the KSB2 module on my K2 QRP version (full optional). I go to operate for the first time but when I push the PTT I get this problem: the current absorbed increases (the voltage decrease) until it exceeds the value 4 A (set at this value after some test) and the

Re: [Elecraft] K2 SSB Problem

27;73 de IZ1DUG Fabio -- Initial Header --- >From : "Don Wilhelm" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To : "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc : "elecraft" elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date : Sat, 28 Jul 2007 08:17:10 -0400 S

Re: [Elecraft] K2 SSB Problem

microphone. It is possible that the Q1 transistor is the cause of this problem? Thanks for your help '73, IZ1DUG Fabio -- Initial Header --- >From : "Don Wilhelm" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To : "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc

AW: [Elecraft] Spectrogram

Hello Nick, > Is there still a freeware version available? . I foolishly deleted mine thinking that I > would easily replace it.Previous sources (e.g. N0SS) now seem to require $29.99 > (and a poor dollar/GBP exchange rate) Yes, it is. Look here: http://www.qrp4fun.de/en/s11.htm#b1 72/73 de Ingo

[Elecraft] K1 For Sale

FYI: Are you looking for a used K1 to purchase? Mine has just been listed on eBay. mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://link.mail2web.com/mail2web ___ Elecraft mailing l

[Elecraft] Question about K3 band data on ACC connector

The K3 FAQ gives the following info on the band data: "The default K3 band data outputs match the Unified Microsystems plan. 160-10 m are mapped sequentially starting at 0001. 60 m is not mapped and will show up as and 6 m is above 10 m. The outputs are open-drain and thus may require pull-u

RE: [Elecraft] Heath vs Elecraft

Hi Dave, Very nicely put. I would also add that the internet and reflectors themselves also add greatly to the development of and modifications to new, well engineered products that fit the requirements of the many facets of our great hobby. I still find it somewhat amazing to see posts from

[Elecraft] KPA100 No PA PS??

I have had the basic K2 up and going for a while, and have been using it while I build the KPA100. Got the KPA100 built and all the inital tests were fine on RX. I came down to the shack today (school club statio) to align the TX (since I don't have a 50w dummy load at home) and I ran into a prob

[Elecraft] Antenna feedline question

I use 450 ohm ladder line to feed a 130 ft inverted vee. But, I don't bring the 450 ohm line into the shack. I stop it at the eave of my roof, where it is terminated in a 4:1 balun. From the balun to my homebrew tuner, I use a piece of RG 213, which is approx 10 ft long. In other words, the

[Elecraft] Hey, you Dayton hf attendees

Can't believe no one has mentioned the new amps. I await opinions of the amps. Are you attendees so QRP you didn't even look at em?? Let's hear it from you QRO guys. I'd like to know your opinion. Any mention of when they will be for sale? I really like what I have seen and heard so far

Re: [Elecraft] QRO

Ten Tec also sells ready made enclosures, steel or aluminum : http://www.tentec.com/ Rich k2cpe K2 #1102 --- Brian F. Wruble wrote: I have always wanted to try building one of those big amplifiers. One thing t

Re: [Elecraft] Way OT - eBay - HELP

I disagree about "do not worry about them", if you respond it can lead to idenity theft and no end of problems. The senders are thieves and doing nothing just helps them succed. Best is to follow previously posted advice and forward them to [EMAIL PROTECTED] (or [EMAIL PROTECTE

[Elecraft] KAF2 vs DSP

I only have the KAF 2 filter, and have never heard the DSP, but I am very happy with the KAF 2. If anything, position 2 boosts the cw signal, and I don't find any ringing on the cw note. I never use the KAF2 on SSB . I consider the KAF well worth the money, especially since I got it used at

[Elecraft] K2 power control

Hi, I need some help. I can not adjust my power anymore when K2 is connected to the 100 W PA. The PA is overloaded and power meter shows 200 watt !!! I tried to switch off  PA in menu, but in this ca running with maximum QRP power.  I assume something

Re: [Elecraft] K2 power control

Don, I checked the voltages during quick keydown. U5 pin 5 2,5 V U5 pin 7 2,5 V U6 pin 3 2,5 V U6 pin 6 0,06 V It looks like U6 is killed. Pin 6 does not show 2,5 V during transmit. I think I know what was happend ;-) I soldered a new cable for my KAT100 tuner to extent the

[Elecraft] (n5vwn) No problems here

Better not let your kid plug his shoe laces into the 120 wall outlet. My daughter once did that with 2 metal keys which were on a metal bead chain!! Miracle she did not get shocked, but that was the last time she even thought about doing it!! Vaporized the chain, and sounded like a shot.

Re: [Elecraft] K2 power control

Don, I checked U6. pin 7 is okay - 5 V pin 8 is strange - 5V always (receive and transmit) I could not find a bridge somewhere on my board causing the 5V on pin 8. It looks like output of my Firmware chip is defect. This means I have to replace in my K2 Firmware chip and U6 :-( Maybe you can

[Elecraft] potential antenna coil forms ?

hem up if you're local. I think they can be sent parcel post without any wrappingI'll just stick a mailing label on them and send them out. When it arrives just look at the postage sticker and reimburse me that amount. Any takers? If so, email me (off list) you

[Elecraft] K2 AUX cable length ?

Hi, i would like to place my KAT100 antenna tuner closer to my endfeeded antenna. The distance between K2 and KAT100 would be about 10 m. This is a critical length for the communication on AUX bus ? 73 de Joerg (DL3QQ) ___ Elecraft mail

[Elecraft] Begali, bygolly. Which one> Simplex or Mag Classic?

I'm sold on Begali keys. But not sure which one to get. Has anyone used both the Simplex and Magnetic Classic who might comment on the comparison? Also, how about a Begali vs Schurr Profi comparo? If I had more dough, I would order all three, but that is not the case here. I have a Bencher

[Elecraft] K2 AGC problem on 40m

Hi all, i would lik evening I reconized a AGC problem on 40m band. My signal meter shows S8 to S9 and it sounds like RF-Gain is turned counter clockwise. If i use ATT to reduce the signal level it does not help. The signals will drop down but it still sounds like AGC is

[Elecraft] K2 ALC problem on 40m

Hi all, i would like to decribe a problem I am faced with my K2. Every evening I reconized a AGC problem on 40m band. My signal meter shows S8 to S9 and it sounds like RF-Gain is turned counter clockwise. If i use ATT to reduce the signal level it does not help. The signals will drop down but it s

[Elecraft] Single or dual paddle??

I'm looking at Begali paddles. I'm used to dual paddles (Bencher, etc), but never use the iambic feature, and don't intend to in the future.I have never used a single paddle, and wonder if it would be very different from a dual?? Is the single more conducive to making sending errors? (I m

[Elecraft] K1

Greetings, I'm a new member and this is my first post. I'm about 1/3 of the way through the assembly of the K1 (with backlight) which I'll use on 20 and 40 meters. Over the years, I've put together a few dozen kits and would be grateful to know if there are any little "kinks" with this kit

[Elecraft] Intermittent RXsensitivity...

Hi all I notice an intermittent rx sensitivity on my K2, Serial-Nr. 488, after changing band eg. from 20 to 40 and vice versa. After pushing tune or transmitting a couple of dots the sensitivity returns on the activ band and is gone on the other band. This happens with and without the KAT2. Where

[Elecraft] K2/100 For Sale

"treasure"?), including the original QRP case top and speaker with the KBT2 gel-cel battery and bracket. A custom serial port is installed in this separate K2 top. Asking $1200 OBO. 73 de Bob, K6XX +1 (831) 426-5699 [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Elecraft] My First K2 to K2 QSO!

I'm sure most of you have done this already, but I've just made my first K2 to K2 QSO. I had just finished a QSO and was going to go QRT for the night when I heard another station calling me. N0TK in the Denver area gave me a nice report even though I was struggling to pull his info out of the

[Elecraft] Operating in Rome,Italy... Pointers?

Hi folks, It looks like the K2 and I will get a free trip to Rome (the one in Italy) sometime soon courtesy of the employer. I have never operated in Europe before and would like some insights and tips you might have. I will have power (220 and 120 VAC) and some room for a small antenna on a

Re: Re: [Elecraft] Operating in Rome,Italy... Pointers?

Stuart, I've checked the ARRL and there is a bunch of info. I guess that I'm really asking for local knowledge or personal experience. Thanks es 73, Lonnie NY2LJ >From: Stuart Rohre <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Date: Wed Mar 30 15:02:34 CST 2005 >To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Elecraft] OT Hakko question

I have a Hakko soldering reel holder. It has a ground screw for a ground wire. I thought it was for grounding to your ground rod but the pic shows your supposed to clip it to the circuit board your soldering on. does it matter? WT5Y ___ Elecraft ma

[Elecraft] KX1 receiver alignment?

Greetings, Have just finished phase 2 testing of my KX1--all seems well. One question I have with regards to adjusting the tunable capacitors CA, CB and CC. These have ranges of 8-50, and 5-20pF. Upon rotation, the peaks are apparent. Is the proper procedure to traverse the entire range of the

[Elecraft] KX1 s/n 1101 up and running - How Sweet It Is!

WOW... felt just like my first Novice QSO (a zillion years ago)! Everything worked perfectly and as advertised first time! Plenty of RX sensitivity and 4-watts output on both 40 and 20 meter bands. 0500z, First QSO with the KX1 was up the coast to Washington state, I answered a CQ - 599 + 20db

[Elecraft] Bird 43 service

Hi folks: I'm going to build the 100w amp this summer, and need to get my Bird 43 wattmeter working. Its intermittent on the pickup--I've tried cleaning all surfaces and plugs with alcohol. Perhaps the pickup element (I think it has one) is faulty? Any suggestions as to servicing this unit, or

[Elecraft] K1 #1916 is on the air

Hello everyone, K1 #1916 was completed with no issues or problems. The first QSO was Washington to Tennessee. What a nice kit and a great performing radio! 73, Bob AD7BP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subs

[Elecraft] KX1 power out

HI folks: Basic KX1 887 came alive this past weekend. One question: using the elecraft dummy load, my power out on both bands appears to be 3.5 w (c. 8.7 volts at the dummy) Should I be able to tweak this for a little higher output, say 4 watts? A quick look at the archives suggested shifting

[Elecraft] KX1 power output

Oops, on my previous post regarding my KX1 power output, I fotgot to mention that I was running on a 13.8 volt power supply. Should I get more than 3.5 watts? Opinions on or off reflector OK. Thanks. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.

[Elecraft] miles-per-watt calculator

Rus, You can find a handy miles-per-watt calculator at this web site: http://www.qsl.net/n9ssa/mpwcalc.html 73 de Jerry/k6iii San Jose, CA === Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2005 From: "Eberhart, Russell" <[EMAIL PROTEC

[Elecraft] K6iii ARRL June VHF contest

ARRL June VHF QSO Party Call: K6III Operator(s): K6III Station: K6III Class: Single Op LP QTH: CM97 Operating Time (hrs): 6 Summary: Band QSOs Mults --- 6: 22 4 2: 7 2 --- Total: 29 6 Total Score = 174 Club: North

[Elecraft] Connecting to your ant with coax

Connecting to your ant with coax. True story. (maybe a little too long. You can jump way down to the paragraph labeled - The Practical Lesson): I built the KX1 (20/40m) and the ATU per the manual. Then built the vertical that Wayne suggest in the ATU manual; about 30ft vertical (some mili

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Hi! I encountered a problem during the Alignment and Test Part III of my K2 n°4018 (p71 of Rev E, Feb. 20023). When I hold the TUNE button, I read in the display HiCurr , I can't adjust L1 and automatically HiCurr disapeares after few seconds. I red a lot of post on the server, and I concluded th

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[Elecraft] What battery to use?

Not exactly for your back-packing needs. YIKES! PVX-1040T Concorde 12 Volt 100 Amp Hour, BCI Group 27, valve regulated sealed lead acid battery. 65 LBS CON-30506 PRICE $149.97 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must b

[Elecraft] RE:Morse is far from dead

, 21 Jul 2005 19:50:16 -0700 (PDT) From: Lee Buller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Elecraft] Morse is far from dead, gone and buried beecause of people like Elecrafters To: Elecraft Reflector Operators who enjoy the mode need to be active in the promotion of CW. There are a lot o

[Elecraft] Re: Inverse sidebands today?

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