[Elecraft] printing new manual

2007-10-11 Thread Joe, aa4nn
A complete manual comes with the K3. After orientation and familiarization with the rig, it seems to me only a few pages would be needed for reference, like pages 49-53 and maybe 5-6. No big deal to print 7 pages. GL to all. de Joe, aa4nn (2nd run factory asmby

[Elecraft] RS-232 cable

2007-10-11 Thread Joe, aa4nn
The K3 Manual has been flogged. The RS232 cable has been whipped. What's next, fellers? de Joe, aa4nn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsu

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 - keying an amp

2007-10-12 Thread Joe, aa4nn
I have used the K2 PA Key Out to key the THP HFK1.5, no problem at all and expect the K3 to have a similar key out feature de Joe, aa4nn : [Elecraft] Re: K3 - keying an amp > >"Still wondering about the TXInhibit feature though and whether (A) it's >a normal feature of most

Re: [Elecraft] K3 S/N 66

2007-10-13 Thread Joe, aa4nn
Are you psyche, Ed? Did you confirm with Lisa she was holding K3 #66? de Joe, aa4nn -Original Message- >From: Ed K1EP <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >I guess many of you were wondering, where in the world did that box end up >that Lisa was holding last Tuesday. I am really surpr

Re: [Elecraft] Why a K3?

2007-10-23 Thread Joe, aa4nn
Go to http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6673 for K3 reviews. de Joe, aa4nn -Original Message- >From: KU4YP <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >I have recently finished my K2 and was wanting to hear from the K3 three > owners, prospective and actual, of how th

Re: [Elecraft] recommendation of a low cost iambic paddle / BeengaliSimplex shipping with gold contacts

2007-10-26 Thread Joe-aa4nn
for the way Winkey detected a paddle closure. This is not a problem with the WinkeyUSB keyer. Begali offers a kit, I think, that will fix the contact problem. de Joe, aa4nn From: "Vic K2VCO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> If the 'regular' contacts are the same as what was

[Elecraft_K3] K3 Status Update - Oct 31, 2007

2007-11-01 Thread Joe-aa4nn
No one disagrees with Elecraft priorities and the want for a quality product. The issue was and remains to be the want for more information about what's happening at Aptos and the seemingly unpredictable delivery schedules. de Joe,

Re: [Elecraft] CW roofing filters for the K3

2007-11-03 Thread Joe-aa4nn
minute. Does the act of putting in a specific filter tell DSP what compensation to do OR must we dumb operators try to guess at what compensation number to enter? And how would that number be entered? de Joe , aa4nn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to

[Elecraft] Sweepstakes

2007-11-05 Thread Joe-aa4nn
u and a quite difficult one at that. de Joe, aa4nn ___ 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/ele

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Missing serial numbers

2007-11-05 Thread Joe-aa4nn
n't a whole lot of difference between them. ** unless you are comparing a Heath AR-2 or 3 to a K2! ** I can tell you after 8 DXpeditions using the K2 and then going to Scarborough Reef with IC7000s, there really is a difference. de Joe, aa4nn __

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Missing serial numbers

2007-11-05 Thread Joe-aa4nn
internals of any radio. It could be crystal filters versus DSP filters, single conversion versus n conversions. I like 500Hz filters in pileups where the K2 gives clean signals and IC7000 gives not so clean. de Joe, aa4nn On Mon, 2007-11-05 at 12:57 -0500, Joe-aa4nn wrote: > David Pr

Re: [Elecraft] Ode To My Phantom K3

2007-11-13 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Yeah, Dave, you have too much time on your hands. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: "David Yarnes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 5:58 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Ode To My Phantom K3 I'm awfully wound up and in deepest distress

Re: [Elecraft] Re: KAT100 with Ladder Line

2007-11-16 Thread Joe-aa4nn
feedline and give it another go. You don't want to connect balanced line directly to KAT2. 73 & gl, de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: "Peter Wollan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 9:50 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Re: KAT100 with Ladder Lin

Re: [Elecraft] Mathematically challenged

2007-11-16 Thread Joe-aa4nn
u are in business. With the phased verticals you can selectively switch for end fire in either direction in line with the verticals, plus you can switch select to transmit broadside to the two elements. Amazing results. Excellent front-to-back as well. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message -

[Elecraft] KAT100 with Ladder Line

2007-11-17 Thread Joe-aa4nn
t #12 wire. Use a band saw, scroll saw or hand held saber saw. After inserting the wire in the PVC, put a dab of Marine Glue and Sealant on there, or other quick drying adhesive. de Joe, aa4nn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.ne

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Plantronics Gamecon 1 Headset

2007-11-19 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Their statment should steer you clear away from considering the Plantronics Gamecon headset. de Joe, aa4nn SNIP "The .Audio 350 is a modern equivalent to the old GameCom 1; the two headsets have comparable specifications however neither of these products are radio headsets. We do not rat

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K2/100 to external Ten-Tec QSK amp

2007-11-25 Thread Joe-aa4nn
keying line to the K2 is activated. I have also used the PA Key out from K2 to a PTT input on some amps, like Tokyo Hi-Power. Works de Joe, aa4nn -Tec Centurion and Ten-Tec Centaur have two options for inter-connection first is the single control T/R line but that won't support QSK (at

Re: [Elecraft] how do these moduler kits work?

2007-11-26 Thread Joe-aa4nn
thout bending or otherwise making a mess of things. But there will be some tuning and aligning to keep it all interesting. You'll be proud you did! de Joe, aa4nn I'm curious, I've never had to deal with moduler kits before. waht's involved in putting them together? the most I

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Firmware Utility Errors

2007-11-27 Thread Joe-aa4nn
tor anyway. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: "Dave Martin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Chuck Catledge" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 3:35 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Firmware Utility Errors On Nov 27, 2007 3:23 PM, Chuck

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Firmware Utility Errors

2007-11-27 Thread Joe-aa4nn
anyway. de Joe, aa4nn I understand your point, Joe. OTOH, as a reflector subscriber, I am happy to see posts, and answers, to questions such as this. They are often of use to other subscribers which wouldn't happen with a direct Elecraft support email. Also, other users may have the ans

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware updates for EU bands

2007-12-01 Thread Joe, aa4nn
>Does that requirement exist for home built equipment? Surely you could >argue that the K3 is something you built yourself. > As pretty and sophisticated as the K3 is...I rather doubt the slickest car salesman could convince an authority that the radio was a home built on

Re: [Elecraft] ALC: issues raised almost 2 month ago + answer from Elecraft

2007-12-03 Thread Joe, aa4nn
Right on, Don. The amp must protect itself by itself and for itself. Like Overdrive, High SWR, Hi drain current, ad infinitum. Modern SS amplifiers all have this built in protection. Like many, I have never used ALC, being CW only, but I take care of drive power to protect the amplifier. de Joe

Re: [Elecraft] K2 CW Interface

2007-12-04 Thread Joe-aa4nn
You will need a separate cable between LPT port and Key-in to the K2. Set INP to Hand. Wire your favorite keyer output in parallel with the line into the K2 Key-in. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: "David Wilburn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "elecraft"

Re: [Elecraft] loss of sidetone on K2-100

2007-12-05 Thread Joe-aa4nn
John, Have you tried the following? Go into Primary Menu and select Set (tone) Level, ST L Tap the display...your tone should come back. 73, Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: "John" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 12:55 PM Subject: [E

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: K2 and confused

2007-12-08 Thread Joe-aa4nn
good looking package. You can sell off the KIO2 and KAT2, they are excess now. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: "n0jrn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > OK gang: I've about finished the build on my K2. As I look forward and consider the options I'v

Re: [Elecraft] Recommended K3/100 filters

2007-12-10 Thread Joe-aa4nn
OH if you have the bux, go for it all. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: "Mike Geddes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Elecraft" Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 12:13 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Recommended K3/100 filters My K3/100 has been on order for a couple of w

Re: [Elecraft] CB band TX? - I'm shocked!

2007-12-20 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Not me, I am CW only and never get above 28.050mHz. de Joe, aa4nn ! > Whatever happened to minding your own business. If Joe wants to open his > radio to all freqs so be it. Maybe he has a good reason. Does it affect > anyone

Re: [Elecraft] ssb reception

2007-12-20 Thread Joe-aa4nn
If you have DSP enabled for SSB, you might turn it off. DSP can often make your radio dead as a doornail. de Joe, aa4nn I am trying to receive on an early K2, and it has been several years since I have used one. For some reason, I can only copy ssb when c mode is displayed?? When displayed

Re: [Elecraft] K3's and VP6DX

2008-01-02 Thread Joe-aa4nn
der joints showing up later and especially after being bumped and smacked around in the luggage. Plus, at the zero hour we ordered a bunch of upgraded chips which were to be installed while convening in Fiji Islands. Lots of new things from Elecraft yet the K2s performed perfectly and it was all just amazi

Re: [Elecraft] K3 from 100W to QRP

2008-01-16 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Benny, it's just the turn of a pot! How difficult or inconvenient could that be. hi de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: "Benny Aumala" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Maybe my interest to QRP is partially because K2. I want to use my K3/100 still quite a lot in QRP an

[Elecraft] K3 Shipping Status Update on Web Site

2008-01-16 Thread Joe-aa4nn
I have a May 22nd order with deposit. I must be about 40db down. de Joe, aa4nn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 from 100W to QRP - update

2008-01-16 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Or the faster you spin the knob the larger the stepping increment. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I's been suggested to me by someone not on this reflector (shame), that the power control should perhaps be

Re: [Elecraft] K3 #234 assembled and had its first QSO

2008-01-18 Thread Joe-aa4nn
aaah yes, AFX, Audio Factitious Extraordinaire de Joe, aa4nn --- Yes, I just leave AFX on all the time - in fact, I guess that's one function that could be put int the MAIN menu and the button freed up for something else. when I hit the AFX button just to see

Re: [Elecraft] TRANSLATION: K3 Subreceiver Status Update

2008-01-19 Thread Joe-aa4nn
I revised my order to eliminate the KRX3. Added an additional filter to the order. de Joe,. aa4nn should cancel their orders forthwith. I know I would. Good try Garry buddy - if nnnyyy it was that easy. !!! ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Silver tongued devil

2008-01-21 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Over the phone a gentleman should never ask a lady what she was wearing. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have received an eMails from Lisa a few Sundays ago regaridng my order. It was a pleasent surprise. Of course I never asked her what she was w

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] How about switching VFO A & B knobs.

2008-01-21 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Well, David, I'm sure you can get it all figured out in due time. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I think I'd like the option of being able to tune VFO B (sub-Rx when I get it) on VFO A, but still stay i

[Elecraft] Push to Talk

2008-01-27 Thread Joe-aa4nn
I suppose, but would appreciate some tips here. de Joe, aa4nn __,_._,___ ___ 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.n

[Elecraft] Push to Talk

2008-01-27 Thread Joe-aa4nn
ee if you will. I'll be running some tests with my buddies soon. Thanks for all the help from a terrific group. 73, Joe, aa4nn See page 18 of <http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KSB2%20manual%20rev%20E.pdf>. vy 73 de toby ___ Elecraft mail

Re: [Elecraft] greyline program

2008-01-28 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Go to: http://n1mm.com/ and download the full version 7.0 and with it you get a really good standalone grayline program. While you are at it, n1mm is an excellent contest logger. Give it a go. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: "Robert 'RC' Conley" <

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3/100 Kit #307 Lift Off

2008-01-30 Thread Joe-aa4nn
How soon we forget! All the crying and moaning about the screws in the K2 and why in the world didn't Elecraft countersink those screws. You guys are just too much! de Joe, aa4nn --- In a recent message, Brett Howard &l

Re: [Elecraft] CW Learning Techniques

2004-06-16 Thread Joe - aa4nn
than individual letters. I recognize syllables in long words and fit them together much like in early learning where I would fit individual letters into a word. My scrolling window somewhere along the way simply disappeared. 73, Joe, aa4nn >However, the real question is should I >"visuali

Re: [Elecraft] Keying question

2004-06-23 Thread Joe - aa4nn
Hi Bob, Most CW keying lines from PC to rig use LPT1 but COM port also works. Here are two examples for keying lines. http://www.n3fjp.com/when there, click on CW-PC Interface http://k1ea.com/hints/lpt.htm 73, Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: Robert McGwier To: Elecraft Mail

Re: [Elecraft] AF gain pot mod

2004-06-28 Thread Joe - aa4nn
The AF pot from Elecraft parts department costs $1.00. Jump on it. de Joe, aa4nn -- K2 #2636 has finally developed enough irregular operation of the audio gain pot that I'll be doing the AF gain pot mod soon. It's become so erratic that I'm wondering if I

Re: [Elecraft] Bending component leads

2004-07-02 Thread Joe - aa4nn
What's wrong with simply holding the diode body between thumb and forefinger and bending the lead against your thumbnail? de Joe, aa4nn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subsc

Re: [Elecraft] Another Multi-band Dipole

2004-07-05 Thread Joe - aa4nn
support an antenna, so you carry your own fiberglass poles. I worked many, many stateside and EU stations with this portable antenna. 73, de Joe, aa4nn I recently built an 80/40 meter half-wave dipole using

[Elecraft] Re: Zepp antenna

2004-07-06 Thread Joe - aa4nn
itself. 73, Joe, aa4nn Question. Do you use a BALUN before the tuner? or does the K2 'float' between the two antenna halves - connecting one side to the K2 antenna hot lead and

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 and airport security

2004-07-06 Thread Joe - aa4nn
through my checked baggage where among other radio things I had 9 single band filters. After checking 7 of them he gave up. For checked baggage I use a hard sided golf bag for antennas and all manner of paraphernalia. Except for my K2 which I carry-on in a back pack. de Joe, aa4nn

Re: [Elecraft] Log Book of the World - LoTW

2004-07-11 Thread Joe - aa4nn
Please let's not let this become an off-topic thread. de Joe, aa4nn -- - Original Message - From: Brent Sutphin WB4X To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 10:54 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Log Book o

Re: [Elecraft] Your favorite bands

2004-07-17 Thread Joe - aa4nn
Pink Floyd, "A Momentary Lapse of Reason" also CCR de Joe, aa4nn ___ 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.n

Re: [Elecraft] 44 ft. doublet magic lead length and "bats in my belfry"

2004-07-26 Thread Joe - aa4nn
Hi Doug & all, I used a doublet (center fed zepp) with 22 feet on each horizontal side then a 44 foot piece of 300 ohm TV lead back to the tuner. In my case the tuner was the KAT100 which tuned this doublet 1.1 to 1, 40m to 10m. Good luck & 73. de Jo

Re: [Elecraft] T33C QSL's

2004-08-22 Thread Joe - aa4nn
Hi Lynn, Stateside QSL cards from T33C are beginning to hit the mail over past few weeks. 73, Joe, aa4nn T33C team member, aka T33NN - Original Message - From: "Cherie and Lynn Hammond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2004 11:26 AM Subject: [Elecraft] T3

Re: [Elecraft] best ultralightweight beach vertical?

2004-08-23 Thread Joe - aa4nn
. While these poles will hold up a wire it's too bad they aren't strong enough for surf fishing during a time when the bands might be closed. 73, Joe, aa4nn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

Re: [Elecraft] Off Topic Question

2004-08-24 Thread Joe - aa4nn
You can order from Elecraft. 78M05, part number E600024 de Joe, aa4nn > But, I need to find an LM7805 in the small wee package the comes > with the K2s. I have been to Mouse and all they have > is the TO-220 at 1A. Don't need that...just the small we packaged one. > Wher

Re: [Elecraft] Off Topic Question

2004-08-24 Thread Joe - aa4nn
OOPS Correction. E600024 is a TO-220 78L05 is like a TO-92, number E600029 5-volt, 100ma --- > You can order from Elecraft. 78M05, part number E600024 > de Joe, aa4nn > > > But, I need to find an LM7805 in the small wee pa

Re: [Elecraft] Help-damaged front end?

2006-12-16 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Before you do anything drastic, make sure your DSP unit is bypassed. Inadvertent DSP triggering can make you think the receiver is dead. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: "john" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 9:13 AM Subject: [Elecra

Re: [Elecraft] suggestions for a paddle?

2006-12-17 Thread Joe-aa4nn
If I say Shurr Profi II like new for $275.00 is that big bux? Plus $10 shipping to lower 48. Sorry, no original box. Pix on request. de Joe, aa4nn 1.. Happy Holidays to all.. Been thinking about purchasing a new paddle. think I

Re: [Elecraft] amplifier keying

2007-01-02 Thread Joe-aa4nn
You'll need the K2/100, of course. Then you key the amp with the PA Key out (RCA Jack) connection on the rear panel of the KPA100. Easy. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: "William Langford" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If I build the K2, how could I key my Amer

[Elecraft] Ngen Clobbered

2007-02-10 Thread Joe-aa4nn
I suppose when I had the Ngen connected to the QRP K2 and accidentally pushed the MSG button causing some CW to be sent means I fried the Ngen circuit. no? de Joe, aa4nn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering Stn Bites the Dust...Time to Replace

2007-02-20 Thread Joe-aa4nn
While I like my Edsyn 951SX bought on special sale, now a bit pricey, I think most Weller or Hakko are excellent. Eg., Hakko model 936-11 is $89.98 at Tequipment de Joe, aa4nn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Amp(s) - with bare K2?

2007-02-27 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Fred, you're gonna need the KPA100 to drive the Elecraft amplifier(s). de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: "Fred (FL)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 5:40 PM Subject: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Amp(s) - with bare K2? Will th

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Amp(s) - with bare K2?

2007-02-28 Thread Joe-aa4nn
So you put 10 watts in and get ~400 watts out! You put in 50 watts and get 2000 watts out Where's the rub? de Joe, aa4nn -- - SNIP - My barefoot K2 can drive both my ICPW-1 and Quadra System to 350-400 watts. Therefore, the forthc

Re: [Elecraft] Keyer paddle setup

2007-03-20 Thread Joe-aa4nn
No less than three Ops on Pratas Island, BQ9P, where we used paper logging, turned my paddle around as you mentioned. At the time I thought there should be a better way. de Joe, aa4nn A related item ... in the pre-computer logging days of contesting one could quickly learn left-hand sending by

Re: [Elecraft] RxAnt?

2007-04-09 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Put the RANT ON function under one of the PF keys to quickly switch it on and off. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: "Jim Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2007 11:32 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RxAnt? excelle

Re: [Elecraft] OT mercury

2007-04-15 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Not insane maybe, but 30 years tending a lighthouse, the light and intermittent fog horn never bothered the old man keeper, until early one morning the fog horn failed to sound off... the old man woke up with a start and wondered "What was that?" de Joe, aa4nn awareness of lighthou

Re: [Elecraft] 3m or scotch 70 tape

2007-04-15 Thread Joe-aa4nn
I've found it at Lowe's de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: "Jesse & Nicky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 6:58 PM Subject: [Elecraft] 3m or scotch 70 tape Hi guys/gals -I am bldg away at my k2-100. I am doing align and tes

Re: [Elecraft] color codes for SMD capacitors

2005-12-16 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Could this be they? de Joe, aa4nn Blue:.022ufd 1ea. Yellow: .1ufd 1ea. (Ct) Pink:.1ufd 3ea. Green: .33ufd1ea. Resistors are marked as: 0= 0 * K2 Install only 332 = 3.3k * K1 & KX1 select 682 = 6.8k * K1 & KX1 select 113 = 11k * PLL

Re: [Elecraft] the fine line between "stupid" and "curious"

2006-01-03 Thread Joe-aa4nn
I wrapped my fingers around the Elecraft BL1 balun to see if it was getting warm while transmitting... duh... 100+ RF Watts. de Joe, aa4nn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

Re: [Elecraft] K2 relay circuit?

2006-01-09 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Have you tried the PA Key Out line to your amp?? Or maybe the PA Key Out is only on the KPA100 module and not on the basic K2. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 12:24 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K2 relay circuit? Does an

Re: [Elecraft] CW - Living language (RE: Prosign confusion)

2006-01-13 Thread Joe, aa4nn
>> The "shave and a haircut" business started in the 1950's, and generally >> indicated that the user was a lid. >How things changenow it's a contest or something like that. -- More about the Barbershop Contest at: http://www.io.com/~n5fc/barbershop_contest.htm Lots of K2s and K1s

Re: [Elecraft] K2 #5311 is alive!

2006-01-21 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Considering the superb mechanical engineering of the K2, one has to wonder why chassis screws aren't countersunk. de Joe, aa4nn --- I may have to order up a bag or two of the flat-head screws, and countersink all the holes on the to

Re: [Elecraft] Low RF Output on 20 and 30

2006-01-22 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Hi Jonathan, I had pretty much the same problem with 20 and 30. While I pride myself on good soldering techniques, it was a poor solder job in the band pass filter for 20m/30m. Pay close attention to those components. 73, Joe, aa4nn -- I have just finished my

Re: [Elecraft] DMM advice?

2006-01-22 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Check out the BK 2707A which has exceptional features/capabilities; too many to mention here, for around $80USD. Used here for 3+ years. de Joe, aa4nn - Have been lurking here for a while soaking up some wisdom in anticipation of receipt of my K2

Re: [Elecraft] WA3WSJ: DX & Pileups

2006-02-07 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Unless you listen pretty far down, someone's broadbanded signal is going to cover up your transmit frequency. de Joe, aa4nn 2. I moved my RIT control around some. I liked to listen below my sending frequency as most listen

Re: [Elecraft] K2 connectors

2006-02-09 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Both stereo plugs are 3.5mm. If it were me I would make a keying lead from my keyer to the 3.5 plug rather than use a Shadiorack adapter... You don't want too much weight and tension hanging off the back of the K2's keyer jack. If your Sennheiser has 3.5mm plug, plug it in. de

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna query

2006-02-20 Thread Joe, aa4nn
. Also very effective is a single wire dipole, 33 ft on a side, fed with 300ohm tv lead via Elecraft BL1 4:1 150w balun. Good luck, 73 de Joe, aa4nn >Gents, >I have a KX1 which I want to take with me on a trip to Phoenix, AZ in early >March. I wonder if there is anyone out there

Re: [Elecraft] EQP Results

2006-03-12 Thread Joe, aa4nn
allow audio to the speaker with the plug removed. Well, durn, my speaker doesn't play when I unplug the headsets. I have been putting off debugging the problem, so now I may have the answer. 73, Joe, aa4nn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: El

Re: [Elecraft] ridge vent as antenna?

2006-03-22 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Or fold the ends back toward the feedpoint. Make yourself a linear loaded dipole that way. Feed in center with 450 ohm twin lead. A starting point for length of wire, including the folded back part, around 66 feet (33 ft each side). de Joe, aa4nn

Re: [Elecraft] K2 dimensions

2006-03-28 Thread Joe-aa4nn
If you include the extremities plus finger dimple, it is more like 10 inches front to back. Do the K2 dimensions (7.8 x 8.2 x 2.9) include the knobs, rear BNC connectors, and rubber feet? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Astron SS-30 Voltage Adjust for K2

2006-04-07 Thread Joe-aa4nn
I have used the Astron SS-25 for several years, K2 panel says voltage 13.8, close enough. Is there an issue with this ?? de Joe, aa4nn --- I recently purchased an Astron SS-30 power supply for use with my K2 & internal battery and/or K2/100 configuration. I need to know if there

Re: [Elecraft] T1 ATU used in attic environment

2006-04-08 Thread Joe-aa4nn
ain't that much. de Joe, aa4nn - Hi All, I am considering using my T1 to tune a couple of attic antennas, a 40 mtr dipole with drooping ends, and a horizontal loop of about 130 feet total length, as close to the feed point of each antenna as possible to r

Re: [Elecraft] K3 at VP6DX - Ducie Island 2008

2007-05-24 Thread Joe-aa4nn
In a significant way, Elecraft sponsored all K2/100s for the Banaba DXpedition, XY3C in 2004, of which I was a part. de Joe, aa4nn I'm not sure how many here have noticed but Elecraft will be a corporate sponsor of the upcoming VP6DX operation in February 2008, including seven K3

Re: [Elecraft] Switching Power Supply Recommendations Wanted

2007-05-25 Thread Joe-aa4nn
No problems with Astron SS-25M used with K2/100 months and months. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: "Solosko, Robert B (Bob)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 10:04 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Switching Power Supply Recommendations Wanted Hi Elec

Re: [Elecraft] K2's break-in

2007-05-28 Thread Joe-aa4nn
amp;P, well, what's QSK got to do with all that? de Joe, aa4nn I can't imagine the nerve- wracking, mind-numbing use of full break-in for a contest! I can - I've done it. I'm not a big-gun contester by any means, and do a lot more H&P than running a freq. I found it g

[Elecraft] Sony MDR headphones

2007-05-30 Thread Joe-aa4nn
ng it possible to hear a movie sound track without cranking up excessive volume. At BS7H we also had some Bose noise cancelling headsets. I thought the Bose was a bit better at eliminating generator noise. Sony NC50 ~$100, Bose ~$300. de Joe, aa4nn ___

Re: [Elecraft] popular rig WOW

2007-06-05 Thread Joe-aa4nn
This is not even funny! de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: "Darwin, Keith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 10:35 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] popular rig WOW Here's a thought. Elecraft scores a hit with the K3, appealing to the general

Re: [Elecraft] K2 or K3

2007-06-30 Thread Joe-aa4nn
It is a simple answer, really. A factory built K3 and you're all set. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: "John Tobias Croteau" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 8:23 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K2 or K3 As some of you know, I'

Re: [Elecraft] K3/10 OUTPUT POWER

2007-07-03 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Drive power for the Expert 1K-FA amplifier is "Typically 20W" for full output. Typically. I would think it ambitious to expect full output with just 20 watts drive. Just my opinion. de Joe, aa4nn . - Original Message - From: "Dale Parfitt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [Elecraft] speed

2007-08-13 Thread Joe-aa4nn
If they don't want us to drive us fast, why do they make such cars? And why do the speedometers go up so high?<< Maybe the high numbers are to accomodate conversion to Kilometers/hour de Joe, aa4nn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post t

Re: [Elecraft] Twin Lead feedline

2007-08-14 Thread Joe-aa4nn
I have put 300 watts from a single 813 grounded grid amp into a doublet made using 300 ohm twin lead. No problem. de Joe, aa4nn - Original Message - From: "Thom LaCosta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2007 7:26 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Twin Lead feedl

Re: [Elecraft] Conception of a K2

2007-08-14 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Egg cartons for trays de Joe, aa4nn You can get ice cube trays at the Dollar General Storeor other small plastic containers as well. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

[Elecraft] Thursday 20M Fox Hunt

2007-08-15 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Hello All de Joe, AA4NN, in SC near Charlotte, NC. I will be one of the foxes Aug 16th along with Dale, WC7S, calling CQ FOX between 14050 and 14070 from 0100 to 0230 UTC. My listening offset will be 1khz, UP or DN, from my transmit frequency as I will indicate (UP or DN.) During the last 30

Re: [Elecraft] K3 vs Yaesu FT-450AT

2007-08-21 Thread Joe-aa4nn
The IC7000 display would pretty much blank out due to the sun at Scarborough Reef. The display itself was not all that attractive to me. I longed for my K2 and wished the K3 could have been there. de Joe, aa4nn Not all displays are created equal

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 10 days away?

2007-08-21 Thread Joe-aa4nn
You've gotta pay attention. hahahaha The field checkers have the low serial numbers, at least up to serial #008. de Joe, aa4nn By any chance may I request the first one off the line, serial number 01? ___ Elecraft mailing list Po

Re: [Elecraft] "lousy" audio ham radios

2007-08-24 Thread Joe-aa4nn
I asked a wisened ham about voice guys striving for that perfect mic for the perfect sound and then you see CW guys with a shelf filled with keys, each key used at different times and why is that, to which he replied, 'quite simple, one voice, ten fingers.' de Joe, aa4nn You guys c

[Elecraft] Barbershop Contest Tonight

2007-08-29 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Hello QRPers, Tonight I am your Crewcut Barber in the contest, running 1 watt from a K2. from 0100Z to 0130Z I will be around 14.060, SteppIR 4-element lowered to 40ft from 0130Z to 0230z I will be around 7.030, Force12 2-element lowered to 50ft from 0230Z to 0229Z I will be around 3.560, folde

[Elecraft] Barbershop Contest Wednesday Night

2007-08-30 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Hello QRPers, Here is the results of the crew cuts from your QRPp barber running with a 1 watt K2 from Lake Wylie, SC, as K5ESE (aka Joe, aa4nn) I had my doubts about spending 30 minutes on 20m due to my experience of late working the 20m Fox Hunts on Thursday evenings. Anyway, there I was

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Hotel antenna

2007-09-03 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Maybe a room on the south side. The biferglass crappie pole is a good idea. de Joe, aa4nn My wife is attending a conference in Chicago in a couple of weeks and I'm going with. When she booked the hotel, I just asked that we get a room as high as possible. I'm not sure what w

Re: [Elecraft] Re: the 706 of 2000+

2007-09-06 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Yeah, and the IC7000 is hardly any better. de Joe, aa4nn Gee, I pray it's -NOT- the IC-706 of the 21st century. The '706 is an ho-hum radio for the casual operator ... maybe. (;-( 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to

Re: [Elecraft] Balanced AT

2007-09-07 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Well, now, when is a door not a door? Of course, when it is a jar. de Joe, aa4nn - The SCG tuner will tune balanced aerial systems but is not AFAIK a balanced tuner. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to

Re: [Elecraft] OT: type of Keying

2007-09-10 Thread Joe-aa4nn
It's not the reduction in finger movement that is at stake here, rather what the "keying mode" does when you let up on a closure. de Joe, aa4nn For the life of me, I can't see the practical difference. I understand the difference, but comparing iambic to utlimatic, I see

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