RE: [Elecraft] OT: 40' mast on Ebay dirt cheap.

2007-10-12 Thread Jim Sheldon
Just in case you guys wonder where this stuff came from, it was used to hold up military camouflage netting. Those paddle base plates really aren't base plates, they were used at the top of the mast sections to keep it from tearing through the netting. This stuff takes a little getting used to a

[Elecraft] OT: FS: 2 QRP Power Supplies

2007-11-27 Thread Jim Sheldon
supply worked nicely for running the K2 and keeping it's internal battery charged by setting the voltage to 14.5 (well within it's range). Both supplies have external terminal strips for AC in and DC out. Anyone interested, contact me off list - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jim Sheldon, W0EB

[Elecraft] K2 #4338

2004-06-19 Thread Jim Sheldon
to the bench. 73 all, Jim Sheldon, W0EB Wichita, KS [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft You must subscribe to post. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, Unsub etc): http

[Elecraft] K2# 4338

2004-06-20 Thread Jim Sheldon
K2 #4338 coming to life nicely. Just finished the initial alignment and it's hearing all sorts of stuff on 40 meters right now. Back to the bench for final assembly. Jim, W0EB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.

RE: [Elecraft] Field Day report

2004-06-28 Thread Jim Sheldon
80 meters was a different story, and with the K2, I worked everyone I called, using the same inverted L. Had about a page (30) 80 meter contacts. Jim Sheldon, W0EB K2# 4338 > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Robert McGwier >

RE: [Elecraft] Antenna?

2004-07-03 Thread Jim Sheldon
on the AMQRP website www.amqrp.org under the "Projects" tab and listed as the KA5DVS PAC-12 antenna. Jim Sheldon, W0EB K2 #4338 > Bob Nielsen wrote: > > >On Fri, Jul 02, 2004 at 08:30:15PM -0400, Jimmy Lee wrote: > > > > > >>What antenna do you use f

[Elecraft] Tonight's FPQRP "Run For The Bacon" CW Sprint

2004-07-18 Thread Jim Sheldon
Don't forget that the monthly FPQRP "Run For The Bacon" sprint is tonight! It runs from 0100 to 0300 UTC, which for the UTC Challenged among us, is: 6pm Pacific time, 7pm Mountain time, 8pm Central time and 9pm Eastern time. It runs for 2 hours. See the FP website at www.fpqrp.com and click on

[Elecraft] Kansas Elecrafters

2004-08-04 Thread Jim Sheldon
there. It would be nice to have examples of the K2/100, K1 and KX1 there if at all possible. Jim Sheldon, W0EB K2 #4338 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. C

[Elecraft] FS: Elecraft N-Gen Broadband Noise Generator

2006-12-06 Thread Jim Sheldon
s except for the BNC input connector and the 3 pin output header (user supplied). I'll build it for you for an additional $5.00 The NorCal dummy load is still available from them. See www.norcalqrp.org for those details. Interested parties email me off list please. I'll take cash, c

[Elecraft] FS: Elecraft N-Gen Broadband Noise Generator SOLD

2006-12-06 Thread Jim Sheldon
The N-Gen & dummy load have been spoken for, Thanks to all that inquired. 73, Happy Holidays Jim - W0EB ___ 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: FS: Vibroplex "Original Deluxe" Bug

2006-12-08 Thread Jim Sheldon
yone interested reply off list to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jim Sheldon, W0EB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/m

[Elecraft] OT: FS: 60 MHz Fluke 92B "Scopemeter"

2006-12-15 Thread Jim Sheldon
I'm asking $700 shipped anywhere in the US (can't export it), but the price is somewhat negotiable. Anyone seriously interested please contact me off the reflector. Jim Sheldon, W0EB Wichita, KS [EMAIL PROTECTED] 316-744-3022 ___ Elecraft

[Elecraft] OT: FS Vibroplex "Original Deluxe"

2007-01-31 Thread Jim Sheldon
For sale: Vibroplex model "Original Deluxe" with serial # in the 200,000's that dates it to 1962. It is in very good condition and a well constructed homebrew felt lined wooden carrying case is included. Asking $125.00 shipped to anywhere in the US. Outside the US will require extra postage and

[Elecraft] FS: OT: Vibroplex "Original Deluxe" SOLD!

2007-01-31 Thread Jim Sheldon
The key has been sold. - Going to KH6 land. W0EB Cum catapultae proscriptae erunt tum soli proscripti catapultas habebunt. (When catapults are outlawed, only outlaws will have catapults!) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Y

[Elecraft] OT: FS: Fluke Model 92B Series II Scopemeter

2007-02-10 Thread Jim Sheldon
sking $230 shipped anywhere in the US. Interested parties please contact me off the reflector. Jim Sheldon - W0EB [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cum catapultae proscriptae erunt tum soli proscripti catapultas habebunt. (When catapults are outlawed, only outlaws will have cata

[Elecraft] RE: OT: FS: Fluke Model 92B Series II Scopemeter - SOLD Pending Funds

2007-02-10 Thread Jim Sheldon
Unit is Sold W0EB Cum catapultae proscriptae erunt tum soli proscripti catapultas habebunt. (When catapults are outlawed, only outlaws will have catapults!) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post t

[Elecraft] OT: FS: 50 Ohm step attenuators

2007-03-09 Thread Jim Sheldon
ed, please reply off the reflector. I take checks, money orders and Pay Pal. (add 3% for PayPal). Jim Sheldon, W0EB [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber

[Elecraft] RE: OT: FS: 50ohm Step Attenuators

2007-03-09 Thread Jim Sheldon
The RLC AS-120B has been sold W0EB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: ht

[Elecraft] OT: FS: 50 ohm step attenuators

2007-03-09 Thread Jim Sheldon
Both attenuators have now been sold W0EB Cum catapultae proscriptae erunt tum soli proscripti catapultas habebunt. (When catapults are outlawed, only outlaws will have catapults!) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be

[Elecraft] OT: FS: BASIC Stamp modules

2007-03-09 Thread Jim Sheldon
have for sale 3 Parallax BASIC Stamp-1 modules, 3 carrier boards and 2 serial display boards (1 used, 1 brand new), 1 25 pin serial programming cable. The documentation can be downloaded from Parallax's website. (Doc's included in the new BPI-216 serial display package) some application notes a

[Elecraft] OT: FS: BASIC Stamp modules SOLD

2007-03-09 Thread Jim Sheldon
BASIC Stamp modules have been sold. W0EB Cum catapultae proscriptae erunt tum soli proscripti catapultas habebunt. (When catapults are outlawed, only outlaws will have catapults!) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be

[Elecraft] OT: FS - Icom IC-3220H Dual Band FM rig

2007-04-17 Thread Jim Sheldon
/mobile radio, and mounting brackets/power cords can easily be found at hamfests. Asking $90.00 plus $10 shipping anywhere in the US. Check, Money Order or Pay Pal, with PayPal preferred. Anyone interested, email me off the list Jim Sheldon, W0EB [EMAIL PROTECTED

[Elecraft] RE: [fpqrp] OT: FS - Icom IC-3220 SOLD

2007-04-17 Thread Jim Sheldon
IC-3220 is sold, pending funds. W0EB > -Original Message- > On Behalf Of Jim Sheldon > Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 3:54 PM > To: 'Elecraft Mailing List' > Subject: [Elecraft] OT: FS - Icom IC-3220 Dual Band FM rig > > For sale (from an estate) Icom

[Elecraft] KX1 #1268

2005-10-15 Thread Jim Sheldon
KX1 #1268 arrived yesterday. Completed construction and alingnment 15 minutes ago - #1268 is alive and well. Thanks Elecraft, for producing such a fine little "almost" pocket radio. Jim - W0EB K2#4338, KX1#1268 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecr

RE: [Elecraft] KAT100 woes... Time to 'fess up...

2005-10-19 Thread Jim Sheldon
oned in the book, and I HAD read it. Just forgot it in my excitement to get my KX1 on the air. Oh yeah, first contact with the KX1 was a DX station (PA600GOES - yeah I know it's a weird call that's pa six hundred goes) in the Netherlands. Got a 539 on 20 meters - KX1 and a CushCraft

[Elecraft] Winding toroids - It ain't hard at all --

2005-10-23 Thread Jim Sheldon
doing a couple, you'll wonder what all the fuss was about anyway. Anyone having further questions, feel free to email me off list. 73, Jim Sheldon, W0EB Wichita, KS [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.n

RE: [Elecraft] KX1 Ideas

2005-10-26 Thread Jim Sheldon
Hello Simon, I just built my KX1 and like you thought the paddles wouldn't be good for me. Wayne, N6KR convinced me to try them, and I must admit as he said, they grow on you, and they are really convenient. When constructed properly according to the instructions, they actually have a nice feel,

RE: [Elecraft] W0o on the air

2005-10-31 Thread Jim Sheldon
Hi Kevin, Thanks for the heads-up on Tom and W0O. Managed to catch him on 14.027.5 and he says there is another one on 7.029 or thereabouts as well. Jim - W0EB > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kevin Rock > Sent: Monday, October 31,

[Elecraft] Weekend Hamfest

2005-11-03 Thread Jim Sheldon
Still debating about buying a K1, K2, K2/100 or KX1? For a firsthand look at them, come join W0EB (Jim), WG5F (Ed), KL7Y (Sam) and N3ARU (Dwight), at the Enid, Oklahoma hamfest this coming Saturday, November 05, 2005. Ed, Sam, Dwight and I will be manning a table resplendant with the Elecraft ban

RE: [Elecraft] KX-1 Antenna Recommendations

2005-11-16 Thread Jim Sheldon
them somewhere so everyone can see them. 72 & enjoy -- Jim Sheldon, W0EB K2 #4338 & KX1 #1268 > > On 11/15/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I have a question for the collective out there. What is &

RE: [Elecraft] Monitor Noise

2005-11-21 Thread Jim Sheldon
Hi Mark, I have to echo W3FPR's advice. I had a Viewsonic monitor myself, and I DID shield the inside, put ferrites on the VGA input cable, put chokes, ferrites & capacitors on the AC input as well, and didn't even manage to reduce the radiated noise. I suspect it's coming from the CRT itself.

RE: [Elecraft] KX1 on AAAs or Lithium Polymer?

2005-11-27 Thread Jim Sheldon
Another's experience. I haven't tried the LiPoly batteries yet, but I did find a fairly decent bargain on NiMH batteries & charger at one place. They are made in China, but the quality seems okay. Got 20 (count 'em) 20 2300 MaH AA batteries and a charger that holds 10 at a time for about 50 bucks

RE: [Elecraft] KX1 on AAAs or Lithium Polymer?

2005-11-27 Thread Jim Sheldon
Addition -- I had the battery vendor wrong - batteryspace.com not batteryspot -- usual disclaimer, not connected to them in any way, just reasonably satisified with their product. They have a bunch of different battery/charger combo's. W0EB Another's experience. I haven't tried the LiPoly batt

RE: [Elecraft] kxpd1

2005-11-28 Thread Jim Sheldon
Tom, I've been working hamfests around here, showing off my K2 and having lots of fun. I asked the guys at Elecraft to find me someone with a KX1 to help me out as I was getting a lot of questions about it. Wayne talked me into getting one myself, and when I ordered it, I said I wasn't going to g

RE: [Elecraft] Paddles in General

2005-11-29 Thread Jim Sheldon
Paul and others, Don't give up on the bug just yet hi. It usually takes a year or more to develop a "clean" fist with a bug. Set the dot arm stop for a gap of slightly less than 1/8 inch. Set the dot contact so that when the dot paddle is pressed, you get evenly spaced dots for 3 to 4 seconds, a

[Elecraft] K2

2005-12-09 Thread Jim Sheldon
>From Dwight, N3ARU in Wichita, KS -=- Well, we now have snow. K2 is on the bench. He has had his K2 kit for some time, but had decided to wait until there was snow on the ground to start construction. There is now snow (about an inch) so construction has begun. About time! Jim - W0EB __

[Elecraft] Scope Probe/Christmas

2005-12-17 Thread Jim Sheldon
First off, let me wish a very Merry Christmas to all at Elecraft and on this reflector. Yesterday, I was gifted with an older Fluke Model 92B Series 2, 60 MHz ScopeMeter. Battery pack was shot, but it runs just fine on the wall-wart. The guy that gave it to me and I have worked together on vari

[Elecraft] Stew Perry 160 Distance Challenge

2005-12-17 Thread Jim Sheldon
160 is starting to quiet down - have 35 worked in an hour - started at 21:30 and it's now 22:46Z. Have to leave for my wife's office Christmas Party, but we won't stay too late and will probably get a bunch more in later tonight. Wish the KX1 had 160 on it, but the K2 is doing well - power set to

[Elecraft] K2 Strikes again!

2005-12-30 Thread Jim Sheldon
Just worked FK8GJ in Noumea, New Caledonia on 40 CW with the K2 @ 5 watts. He had a real nice signal into Kansas this morning 569 and no QRN. The surprise was catching him before the pack jumped on him, and he had already been spotted on the net. He was also wanting to rag-chew a bit which was a

RE: [Elecraft] stupid question - likely ot

2006-01-02 Thread Jim Sheldon
exposed parts are firmly at ground potential and check all newly purchased things of that nature to insure that the plugs are indeed polarized, and that the wide blade of the plug is connected to the shell side of all lamp sockets. Eliminates a whole lot of grief. Jim Sheldon, W0EB K2#4338

[Elecraft] FDIM and Dayton

2006-01-30 Thread Jim Sheldon
For the first time in my ham career, I will be able to make FDIM and the Dayton Hamvention. Hope to see a lot of you there. I have volunteered to help at the Elecraft booth on Friday & Saturday but haven't heard back yet. See Y'all there. 73, Jim

RE: [Elecraft] How to use the KX1/PM

2006-02-20 Thread Jim Sheldon
You forgot to mention to watch out for following pedestrians. They tend to step on the drag wire and this gets interesting when it comes up short. Tends to yank the KX1 out of your hand, or in my case, bust the BNC to binding post adapter off. Also taught me to buy a Pomona BNC to BP adapter. The

RE: [Elecraft] Its a K2 Birthday!

2006-03-01 Thread Jim Sheldon
Happy Birthday Spence, I got mine (#4338) for a 32nd Wedding Anniversary present from my wife 2 years ago. She gave it to me early, just in time to get it built for field day. The KX1 came this year. Jim, W0EB > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] O

RE: [Elecraft] AMRAD LF Antenna

2006-03-05 Thread Jim Sheldon
On that page that Bekir Kemal lists also is a link to the ARRL's PDF file of the original construction article. It's accessable and can be saved to your hard drive. URL for the QST article is: http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/pdf/0109031.pdf Jim - W0EB Wichita, KS K2#4338 KX1 #1268 > -Original

RE: [Elecraft] K2 - SSB TX audio

2006-03-12 Thread Jim Sheldon
u'll have nearly the same results I did. At least, you'll have sufficient audio to drive the KSB2 and not have to modify the radio to beef up the circuitry. Jim Sheldon W0EB K2 #4338 > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf O

[Elecraft] FS: Ten Tec Centaur Amplifier

2006-04-02 Thread Jim Sheldon
mounted. It was shipped to me with the tubes in place, and they survived. I can either leave them in, or remove them - your choice. Jim Sheldon - W0EB Wichita, KS Serious inquiries only and please off the reflector. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] OT: FS: Crystal Radio Receiver stuff

2007-07-30 Thread Jim Sheldon
For Sale, homebrew crystal radio with 1N34A detector (Salt Box coil form) works really well and will pick up close stations with 20 foot wire antenna. Needs high impedance headphones, either crystal or magnetic (2K impedance or higher) Also have a set of genuine antique Trimm "Featherweight" high

[Elecraft] OT: FS: High Sierra Sidekick motor tuned HF mobile antenna/accessories

2007-08-01 Thread Jim Sheldon
p of that. The mag mount was an additional $50 Asking $185 plus shipping for all of it. UPS shipping will probably be around $20 due to the packaging. Anyone interested contact me off the list please. I'll take USPS money order or PayPal. Jim Sheldon, W0EB [E

[Elecraft] OT: FS: High Sierra Sidekick motor tuned HF mobile antenna/accessories

2007-08-01 Thread Jim Sheldon
Antenna package has been sold pending funds. W0EB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecra

[Elecraft] OT - FS: Icom IC-2100H 2 meter rig

2007-08-08 Thread Jim Sheldon
I have one IC-2100H, 2 meter FM rig for sale. Rig is minus microphone (got run over by wife's car) and power cord (standard T type connector). Would make a good dedicated APRS radio for someone, or you could replace the microphone and use it as is. Rig is working and puts out 58 watts on high, 1

[Elecraft] OT - FS: Icom IC-2100H 2 meter rig

2007-08-09 Thread Jim Sheldon
Radio has been SOLD, Jim - W0EB Cum catapultae proscriptae erunt tum soli proscripti catapultas habebunt. (When catapults are outlawed, only outlaws will have catapults!) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subsc

[Elecraft] OT: FS - USB/Serial PIC programmer

2007-08-21 Thread Jim Sheldon
FS: PIC Programmer that has both a 9 pin serial port and USB port on board. Will program all the current MicroChip PIC's and is upgradable to add new PIC's as they are brought out. Original cost in kit form was $49.95 plus $17.95 for the programmer and 40 pin ZIF (zero insertion force) socket and

[Elecraft] OT: FS - USB/Serial PIC programmer

2007-08-22 Thread Jim Sheldon
Programmer is sold pending funds. W0EB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

[Elecraft] OT: FS - ICOM IC-207 Dual Band FM rig

2007-08-23 Thread Jim Sheldon
d, contact Jim Sheldon, W0EB off list please. [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 etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinf

[Elecraft] OT: FS - ICOM IC-207 Dual Band FM rig

2007-08-23 Thread Jim Sheldon
IC-207 has been sold. Thanks to all that responded. W0EB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

[Elecraft] OT: FS: Bird Wattmenter with 5 UHF/VHF slugs

2006-07-19 Thread Jim Sheldon
0C(50 watts, 100-250 MHz), 50D(50 watts, 200-500 MHz), 100C (100 watts, 100-250 MHz) and 100E (100 Watts, 400-1000 MHz). I'll take certified check, money order or Pay Pal Interested? please reply off the reflector to: Jim Sheldon, W0EB [EMAIL

[Elecraft] RE: OT: FS: Bird Wattmenter with 5 UHF/VHF slugs

2006-07-19 Thread Jim Sheldon
Sorry guys, Wattmeter sold within 5 minutes. W0EB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecr

[Elecraft] OT: FS - Pace Model MBT-100 Desoldering Station

2006-07-24 Thread Jim Sheldon
off the reflector please to minimise bandwidth. I'll take certified check, money order or Pay Pal. (Pay Pal add 3 percent as that's what they charge me). Jim Sheldon - W0EB [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to

[Elecraft] OT: FS - Pace MBT-100 Desoldering Station

2006-07-25 Thread Jim Sheldon
The MBT-100 has been sold - Thanks to all who inquired. W0EB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listi

[Elecraft] OT: FS: Vibroplex "Code Warrior Junior" paddles

2006-08-08 Thread Jim Sheldon
Canada and overseas will need to negotiate postage. I'll take money order or PayPal. Inquiries off list please to keep reflector bandwidth to a minimum, thanks. Jim Sheldon, W0EB K2 #4338 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecr

[Elecraft] OT: FS: Vibroplex "Code Warrior Junior" paddles

2006-08-08 Thread Jim Sheldon
Paddles have been sold, thanks to all that enquired. W0EB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

RE: [Elecraft] RE: How does K2 NB work?

2006-08-27 Thread Jim Sheldon
ll cause distortion in the received audio of the station you are listening to if there is a reasonably strong signal within 5 to 10 KHz of the signal you are trying to receive. This occurs with ANY noise blanker, not just the KNB2. Jim Sheldon, W0EB K2 #4338 > -Original Message- >

[Elecraft] FS: K2 (QRP) with most options

2006-09-04 Thread Jim Sheldon
llars. Interested parties contact me off list please. Jim Sheldon, W0EB [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 etc.):

[Elecraft] FS: K2 (QRP) with most options

2006-09-04 Thread Jim Sheldon
K2 #4338 has been sold - thanks to all that enquired. Jim - W0EB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/l

[Elecraft] OT: FS Oak Hills WM-2 QRP Wattmeter

2006-09-14 Thread Jim Sheldon
tained from OHR. It can be powered from a 9-12 volt wall wart or an internal 9 volt battery (included). Asking $85.00 shipped anywhere in the US Please reply off the reflector to save bandwidth. I'll accept check/money order or Pay Pal. If PayPal, will ship same day funds are received (USPS

[Elecraft] OT: FS Oak Hills WM-2 QRP Wattmeter

2006-09-14 Thread Jim Sheldon
WM-2 has been spoken for. W0EB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http:/

[Elecraft] I love My --- buttons

2006-09-19 Thread Jim Sheldon
you want the button for. Instructions are on the order page for check, money order or PayPal. I can also make custom buttons with your club's logo (you supply the logo) and individual callsigns, membership numbers and other things. Contact me by email or phone for further inform

[Elecraft] Shameless plug for I Love My K2 (K1/KX1) Buttons

2006-10-09 Thread Jim Sheldon
than the low resolution images shown on the webpage. This is a shameless plug for my product which will only show up on the reflector approximately once a month unless Eric or Wayne tell me not to. www.members.cox.net/w0eb Jim Sheldon - W0EB

[Elecraft] OT: FS Vibroplex "Original Deluxe" bug

2006-11-17 Thread Jim Sheldon
fied check or money order. Anyone interested, please contact me off list. Jim Sheldon, W0EB [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, un

[Elecraft] OT: FS: Autek Research VA-1 Vector Analyst

2006-11-20 Thread Jim Sheldon
1 and has room for connectors/adapters. The input connector is an SO-239 and I'll include an adapter to BNC as well. I'll accept cash, check, money order or PayPal Anyone interested please contact me off list. Jim Sheldon, W0EB [EMAIL PROTECTED] __

[Elecraft] OT: FS: 30 Watt Solarex Solar Panel/Charger

2006-11-20 Thread Jim Sheldon
y interested, please contact me off list. I'll take cash, check, money order or PayPal. Jim Sheldon, W0EB [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Add

[Elecraft] OT: FS: Autek Research VA-1 Vector Analyst -- SOLD

2006-11-20 Thread Jim Sheldon
VA-1 has been sold and shipped. Thanks to all those who inquired. W0EB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mai

[Elecraft] Flying Pigs monthly Run For The Bacon sprint

2005-04-17 Thread Jim Sheldon
Don't forget tonight's the April RFTB - starts at 8:00 Central, 0100Z W0EB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] K2: Erratic action of the Hand Key "Autodetect" function

2005-05-09 Thread Jim Sheldon
le on the subject. Jim Sheldon, W0EB Wichita, KS K2 #4338 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/lis

RE: [Elecraft] K2: Erratic action of the Hand Key "Autodetect" function

2005-05-09 Thread Jim Sheldon
nd recall my earlier post. Jim - W0EB > -Original Message- > From: Tom Hammond [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Monday, May 09, 2005 8:37 AM > To: Jim Sheldon > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2: Erratic action of the Hand Key > "Autodetect" function > > >

RE: [Elecraft] K2: Erratic action of the Hand Key "Autodetect" function

2005-05-09 Thread Jim Sheldon
ay, May 09, 2005 4:15 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Jim Sheldon'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K2: Erratic action of the Hand Key > "Autodetect" function > > > If Sverre's solution to the problem (Schottky diodes) is the > answer, t

RE: [Elecraft] K2 As Only Rig in Shack

2005-05-20 Thread Jim Sheldon
I too, have the K2 as my only rig in the home shack and I plan to keep it that way. Antenna system at home consists of a B & W BWD-90 broadband folded dipole for 80-40-30 and the rest of the WARC bands. 20-15-10 is a Cushcraft A3S on a 10' tripod mounted on the roof of my garage which puts it abou

[Elecraft] K2 #4913

2005-05-26 Thread Jim Sheldon
Ken, KG0WX now has his new K2 #4913 on the air -- worked him on 7.040 just a few minutes ago for his first K2 to K2 contact. I'm sure he is really appreciative of all the help the elecrafters gave him in getting it going. He bought his after seeing mine at a local hamfest, and he commented to me t

RE: [Elecraft] Replacement Hand Microphone

2005-07-20 Thread Jim Sheldon
K2 doesn't need a fancy, expensive microphone to sound good on the air. Pick up a $2.00 CB hand mic at a hamfest, wire it to fit and operate. Quit arguing over which microphone sounds better, you are losing valuable operating time! Jim Sheldon, W0EB > -Original Message

[Elecraft] OT Wanted Icom FL-100 or FL-101 filter

2005-08-14 Thread Jim Sheldon
Anyone having an Icom FL-100 (500 Hz) or FL-101 (250 Hz) CW filter for the IC-706 MKIIG (fits others too), that would like to sell it, please email me direct with the details. All reasonable prices considered. Jim - W0EB [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft

[Elecraft] OT: RE: I Love My K2 buttons on Ebay

2005-09-13 Thread Jim Sheldon
Don's Buttons. This is a bit cheaper than you can get them from Badge-A-Minit. Entire system, shipped anywhere in the U.S. $285.00 (I'm going to put the money toward a new KX-1). Serious inquiries only, please reply off list. Jim Sheldon, W

[Elecraft] OT: FS Button Making equipment (I Love My K2, etc)

2005-09-16 Thread Jim Sheldon
condition. Button parts go for about $25 per hundred, and buttons can be sold for anywhere from $2 to $5 depending on what you put on them. Jim Sheldon - W0EB Wichita, KS [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You

[Elecraft] Looking for manual

2005-09-28 Thread Jim Sheldon
Anyone on this list have a manual for a Ten-Tec Centaur 411 amplifier that they don't need anymore or would be willing to either copy it for me, or let me borrow it long enough to copy it? Jim Sheldon, W0EB [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] OT: FS/FT Rubidium Frequency Standard

2005-10-04 Thread Jim Sheldon
pping it out of the States. I will also trade even for an MFJ-989D or an MFJ-986 Tuner. Either tuner would be okay. I'll pay shipping on the standard, you pay shipping on the tuner. Please, reply off list if you are interested - an older Dentron MT-3000 tuner would also be considered for

[Elecraft] RE: OT: FS/FT Rubidium Frequency Standard

2005-10-04 Thread Jim Sheldon
Standard has been spoken for - W0EB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Utility problem

2015-12-07 Thread Jim Sheldon
First, I just tried this (never used it before) and have the same problem here under Windows 7 Professional 32 bit on an HP 6300 running an Intel Core i5 quad core processor, 16 gig of ram. It came loaded with the 32 bit version of Win7 Pro and I made the mistake of loading all my programs on

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Fw: It's almost Christmas. Have you gotten your 15% off yet!

2015-12-21 Thread Jim Sheldon
Unfortunately, my experience with Bioenno's chargers is that they are EXTREMELY RFI noisy. In the same house with my KX3 the noise was over S9! Sent from my iPad > On Dec 21, 2015, at 2:37 PM, Juliean Galak wrote: > > Can one keep the battery on the charger and run the radio off the battery

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Fw: It's almost Christmas. Have you gotten your 15% off yet!

2015-12-21 Thread Jim Sheldon
t the problem hams have with noise and we might > convince them to sell quieter LiFePO4 chargers. > -- > Marc. SDG > >> On Dec 21, 2015, at 3:51 PM, Jim Sheldon wrote: >> >> Unfortunately, my experience with Bioenno's chargers is that they are >> EXTRE

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Turn On Flash

2015-12-24 Thread Jim Sheldon
Funny, but until this thread I'd never noticed it. Mine does the same thing, but since I have my P3 set to power up when I turn the power supply on and before the K3, I'm looking at the power supply when it turns on so I never saw it before today. It's part of the power on sequence. I don't

[Elecraft] OT: FS: KXPD3 paddles for KX3

2015-12-25 Thread Jim Sheldon
the off topic traffic to a minimum. Reply to this email, but please do not "reply all", leave the Elecraft reflector address off the reply. Jim Sheldon, W0EB --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivi

[Elecraft] KX3 - KXPD3 Paddles For Sale

2015-12-28 Thread Jim Sheldon
higher postage rates and the receiving party having to deal with customs charges and possibly VAT as well. If interested, please reply off the list to keep the off topic traffic to a minimum. Reply to this email, but please do not "reply all", leave the Elecraft reflector address off

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - KXPD3 Paddles For Sale

2015-12-28 Thread Jim Sheldon
The KXPD3 has been sold -- thanks for the replies. Jim - W0EB -- Original Message -- From: "Jim Sheldon" To: "Elecraft Mailing List" Sent: 12/28/2015 7:56:15 AM Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 - KXPD3 Paddles For Sale No longer need this as I mainly use a bug or external

Re: [Elecraft] P3 USB Port

2016-01-04 Thread Jim Sheldon
Don's right, a hub will not work. It is a very minimum implementation of a USB port and not expandable due to hardware limitations in the way they originally did things. My work around was to find a multi-port, mechanical USB switch. That way all you have to do is switch to whichever device

Re: [Elecraft] Mushy CW in QSK at 38 wpm and above...

2016-01-11 Thread Jim Sheldon
Oh yes, The synthesizer upgrade isn't cheap, especially if you have two receivers (you have to upgrade the synth for each receiver, as one new one can't coexist with one old one, but from experience, I've found the keying sounds much cleaner with the new synthesizer, even at slower speeds and

[Elecraft] OT: need a 250 gig IDE HD?

2016-01-26 Thread Jim Sheldon
Anybody need a 250 gigabyte IDE (not ATA) hard drive? I have an essentially new Western Digital WD2500JB "Caviar", IDE, 3.5" hard drive. This has never been installed or partitioned. It was sent to me by mistake and I was told to keep it when they replaced it with an eSATA drive of the same s

[Elecraft] OT: 250 gig Hard Drive

2016-01-26 Thread Jim Sheldon
The hard drive has been sold. Sent from my iPad __ 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: http://www.

Re: [Elecraft] Noise from LEDs

2016-02-02 Thread Jim Sheldon
I don't usually chime in on these threads, but not all LED's are culprits. I had originally replaced all the incandescent bulbs in my house with the compact fluorescent (CFL) type. My noise floor went up a couple of dB when any of them were on, so after a couple of those so called "5000 hour

[Elecraft] OT: KX3 Package for Sale

2016-02-07 Thread Jim Sheldon
st in will get right of first refusal. If after a week the package hasn't sold, I reserve the right to either sell the items individually or keep the package. Payment by Certified Check or U.S. Postal money order, no PayPal (unless you are willing to pay their charges). Jim Sheldon, W0E

[Elecraft] OT: KX3 Package For Sale SOLD PENDING FUNDS

2016-02-07 Thread Jim Sheldon
The KX3/PX3/KXPA100 station has been spoken for as a package. Thanks to all those that wanted (and almost fought) over the PX3, but it is part of the complete package and that has been sold pending funds. Jim Sheldon - W0EB --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus

[Elecraft] K3S Kit #10641

2016-02-09 Thread Jim Sheldon
K3S Kit build Serial# 10641 arrived Monday about 9:00 a.m. Started the build around 10:30 and continued through yesterday with a few breaks. The build was complete except for the P/A and Sub Receiver at about 9:45 last night. I completed the 5 watt power calibration, REF CAL and receiver RF

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