Re: [Elecraft] Logging and sailing - PDA?

2007-12-06 Thread Nigel
I think this would drive a K3 too for the limited data you would need for logging in a 'portable' type operation. 73, Nigel ZL2DF On 5/12/07 16:39, "G4ILO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > > > H. Cary III wrote: >> >> I'm going to be hamming

Re [Elecraft] CW ???

2004-06-27 Thread Nigel
e and it seems to work fine. QSOs and callsigns are all usa orientated Regards 73 Nigel ZL2DF - Nigel Hayton New Plymouth New Zealand [EMAIL PROTECTED] K2 #03029 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must b

[Elecraft] KX1 - Low output 40M

2007-02-07 Thread Nigel
still to build the 30-80 module and wonder if I will encounter other problems then. Any suggestions or assurances would be appreciated. 73, Nigel ZL2DF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to

[Elecraft] KX1 Tuning Direction?

2007-02-08 Thread Nigel
I was surprised to find on my recently completed KX1 that clockwise rotation of the VFO knob Decreases the frequency and moves Up the menu list.Is there a way to reverse this so that clockwise rotation Increases the frequency? 73, Nigel ZL2DF

RE: [Elecraft] KX1 Tuning Direction?

2007-02-09 Thread Nigel
have been great!!They had already picked up the problem and Lisa sent out emails on Jan 29th warning of the possibility but for some reason I never received it. 73, Nigel ZL2DF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

[Elecraft] K2 PLL Temp Compensation adjustment

2005-10-28 Thread Nigel
drift down another 40 to 50Hz. The PLL range is 13.26kHz The uncompensated oscillator drifts down with a temperature increase therefore I need to further increase the compensation. To achieve this I need to decrease the value of RA. Perhaps 27k or 22k? Have I got this right? 73, Nigel

RE: [Elecraft] K2 AUX I/O connector

2005-11-29 Thread Nigel
emale one or do you need to wreck another one? 73, Nigel ZL2DF > -- > > Message: 13 > Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 16:20:23 -0500 > From: "Don Wilhelm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K2 AUX I/O connector > To: &qu

[Elecraft] K2/100 Manual anomalies

2005-11-29 Thread Nigel
the holes slightly. P49 fig 39 The RHS of the end elevation below does not align with the plan view above. P64,65 The circuit diagram is extremely hard to read because the interconnection "dots" are way too small. A lot less than other Elecraft circuits. Hope this assist

[Elecraft] K2 - Changing the Side Tone

2005-11-30 Thread Nigel
to store say three user defined side tone settings.(There must be at least one set stored there now.)Perhaps one would have to initially set them up with Spectrogram but then you could just call them up or toggle through them? 73, Nigel ZL

[Elecraft] RE Elecraft CW Net Report for December 5th, 2005

2005-12-05 Thread Nigel
hing else. Apologies to the owners of the callsigns I mangled (KH6RE AND VE1RGB). I was reluctant to call, not even being certain it was the ECN. 73, Nigel ZL2DF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

[Elecraft] RE: PS for K1 or K2

2006-06-17 Thread Nigel
at segment will not include the ECN frequency or I will need plan B (a battery ;-)) Hope this helps, 73, Nigel ZL2DF > Message: 31 > Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 14:31:56 -0400 > From: "Jim and Carol" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Elecraft] PS for K1 or K2 > To:

[Elecraft] Re Adjusting the 4MHZ Master osc in the K2

2006-09-26 Thread Nigel
tting 10hz below the actual zero beat point to compensate for this. YMMV 73, Nigel ZL2DF ___ 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 et

RE: [Elecraft] KX1 vs K1

2006-11-17 Thread Nigel
ect in the second hit on the list. 73, Nigel ZL2DF ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Quoted text

2005-04-14 Thread Nigel
, and top post. -- 73s, Nigel ZL2DF - ___ 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/e

[Elecraft] Powerpoint and photos

2005-04-27 Thread Nigel
of Elecraft products and/or has photos of the other products I could incorporate. Some photos of the insides would be good too. Thanks -- 73s, Nigel ZL2DF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to

[Elecraft] K2: Using RIT calling CQ

2005-04-28 Thread Nigel
e RIT is working and this enables signals about 900Hz either side of my calling freq (600rit + 1/2 filter width) to be heard. -- 73s, Nigel ZL2DF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the l

[Elecraft] OT Burning CW onto Audio Cds

2005-05-17 Thread Nigel
imit of 10 tracks per cd burnt but I find that 9 ARRL mp3 files fills the disk anyway. http://www.mp3-cd-converter.com/ http://www.mp3-cd-converter.com/cd_converter/ -- 73s, Nigel ZL2DF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply Ferrite Beads.

2005-05-17 Thread Nigel
You may care to look at what I did to quieten a Samlex SEC 1223 as kindly posted on Tom Hammond's website. http://www.n0ss.net/samlex_1223_rfi_mods_from_zl2df.pdf -- 73s, Nigel ZL2DF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.ne

[Elecraft] Re Logging Program Support for Elecraft K2

2005-06-24 Thread Nigel
I notice that the DxLab suite of programs, which fully supports the K2 interface, is not listed in the list of software. I use it and find it very good. This is a freeware suite of programs with great support from an active community of users via an email reflector and a provided by a very plea

[Elecraft] Re: K2's 4 MHZ Master Oscillator.

2005-09-03 Thread Nigel
avoid this check the zero beating when there is no tone present. The method will produce calibration accuracy to within 10 to 20hz with care. Hope this helps. -- 73, Nigel, ZL2DF > > -- > > Message: 3 > Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 08:17:24 -0400 > From

[Elecraft] Feed Line advice to KAT100

2005-09-05 Thread Nigel
) Balun at the ant (?:1) plus RG213 to tuner Which of the above is considered preferable and why? Other suggestions? Thanks -- 73, Nigel, ZL2DF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

Re: [Elecraft] Saving K2 configuration

2011-08-15 Thread Nigel
Params.bat file to that which has the serial connection to the K2 and to read BFO settings you have to have the frequency counter probe connected. Hope this helps, 73 Nigel ZL2DF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mai

Re: [Elecraft] SEC 1235M operating in 230 VAC

2011-09-09 Thread Nigel
The website of our late friend Tom still has a couple of articles on this power supply which may help. See http://www.n0ss.net/index_general.html 73,  Nigel ZL2DF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

[Elecraft] K3: Antenna not connecting on change to BC frequencies

2019-06-04 Thread Nigel
menu setting I am missing or something else? Suggestions? 73 Nigel ZL2DF __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Antenna not connecting on change to BC frequencies

2019-06-05 Thread Nigel
issues on the K3 or is it a case of sending the rig/parts back to Elecraft which is probably not practical from NZ?At least the issue does not affect the ham bands 😊 73 Nigel ZL2DF From: w4sc Sent: Thursday, 6 June 2019 10:11 AM To: zl...@xtra.co.nz; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Tips on setting transmit drive for PSK31

2009-09-04 Thread Nigel
Don, Can this approach be used with the K2 in digital modes and if so what are the suggested settings for the 'bars' when the ALC is turned on? 73,  Nigel ZL2DF Snip The K2 has operated this way all its life, but the K3 has a more sophisticated detection mechanism, so control c

[Elecraft] [K2] Tuning During Repeat Memory Sending

2008-09-29 Thread Nigel
unblocks during the gap in sending the RIT is blocked and does not work. It is the same if split is engaged. How do others use repeat calling and are still able to tune around a little in the sending gaps? 73,  Nigel ZL2DF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to

Re: [Elecraft] Contest software for PDA etc.

2008-10-05 Thread Nigel
Have a look at CTR Remote. http://www.lynovation.com/ Works on windows mobile 5.I have used it with an Ipaq to drive my K2 via the I/O interface. Reads the frequency from the K2 and will control it as well. Works well for logging and has memories which can be set up for keying 73,  Nigel

[Elecraft] K2 Iambic b Strange Effect

2004-09-04 Thread Nigel
gards 73s, Nigel ZL2DF ___ 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://mailm

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 5, Issue 11 and similar

2004-09-11 Thread Nigel
These are disrupting the Digest mode so that all you receive is the index of the emails plus the spam from the software coy but none of the other messages :-(( 73s, Nigel ZL2DF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a

[Elecraft] K2 Mojo in ZL Land

2004-10-17 Thread Nigel
5watts into a 5 band vertical on a steel roof with 4 radials. This has to be the K2 Mojo I have heard so often on this reflector (plus gray line in Illinois). This is my first qso ever with the States. What a great band to do it on! Did a Happy Dance and went to bed contented

[Elecraft] K2 Side tone level Setting

2004-10-18 Thread Nigel
quick way of zero beating/spotting I use is to leave the filter at 1.5 or 0.7, turn AF2 on and tune smartly across the signal stopping at the loudest tone. This usually gets me within 50Hz. Then toggling CW and CWrev with a fine adjustment gets it closer 73s, Nigel

Re: [Elecraft] soldering iron story

2004-11-17 Thread Nigel
NZ$19.72 Regards 73s, Nigel ZL2DF ___ 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 H

[Elecraft] Re: RFC1 and RFC2 on KSB2

2005-01-24 Thread Nigel
lem. Page 15 Bottom line. "OP2 - OP5 also select OP1" change to "OP2 - OP5 also. Select OP1" --- -- 73s, Nigel ZL2DF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to

[Elecraft] K2 Autospace keying

2005-02-19 Thread Nigel
Is there any plans to provide an 'Autospace', probably menu selected, option for the K2 keyer? -- 73s, Nigel ZL2DF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Ad

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Improvement Ideas

2007-05-08 Thread Nigel & Beryl
sidetone frequency. Being able to change the CW sidetone can again un-mask the signal. 73, Nigel ZL2DF ___ 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] Loudspeaker audio dies away after few minutes!

2011-01-25 Thread Nigel G3TXF
thing more sinister going on within my K3? 73 - Nigel G3TXF __ 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

[Elecraft] KPA1500 question

2017-04-28 Thread Nigel Lemaire
Will the internal ATU work in Standby Mode? Can you "force a tune" running barefoot from a K3s? I'm hoping the functionality is the same as the KAT500 Antenna Tuner. 73 Nigel Wa6MSE __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] K3: Update - Antenna not connecting on change to BC frequencies

2019-07-07 Thread Nigel ZL2DF
of the radio. Warm thanks to Keith WE6R, Bill NR4C, Ben W4SC, Dave W9PA, Mark WB9CIF and Mike VP8NO. 73, Nigel ZL2DF __ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] 630 meter operation on the K4

2020-09-14 Thread Nigel Lemaire
Wondering what capabilities the K4 will have on this (these) bands... 73 Nigel Wa6MSE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] K4 built-in operating manual now available

2020-10-08 Thread Nigel Lemaire
f a more recent version of a manual is available would be a  nice bonus IMHO. 73 Nigel WA6MSE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailma

Re: [Elecraft] K2 & Aux Digital Mode Connection Box

2005-05-29 Thread Nigel KC8NHF/G8IFF
. -- <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Nigel A. Gunn. 59 Beadlemead, Milton Keynes,

Re: [Elecraft] FT100 knob

2005-04-23 Thread Nigel KC8NHF/G8IFF
(Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>

Re: [Elecraft] Amplifier

2005-04-26 Thread Nigel KC8NHF/G8IFF
good recipe for interfearance and bad neighbour relationships. Remember that antenna improvements give you, in effect, a free high performance receive preanp. I think the folks at Aptos are responding to the market. What's APTOS? <><><><><><><><>

Re: [Elecraft] RE: Favorite K2 remote software

2005-04-28 Thread Nigel KC8NHF/G8IFF
cribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>

Re: [Elecraft] RE: Can Elecraft take over the global HF ham radiobusiness ?

2005-05-01 Thread Nigel KC8NHF/G8IFF
ffort required to build it since all hams that I have met so far would really love to be able to build their radios instead of buying a ready made appliance, -- <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><&

Re: [Elecraft] RE: Can Elecraft take over the global HF ham radiobusiness ?

2005-05-01 Thread Nigel KC8NHF/G8IFF
own experience and not respond. It's definitely a weakness. For that I apologize! <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>

Re: [Elecraft] kpa800 question

2005-05-25 Thread Nigel KC8NHF/G8IFF
Buy a KPA800 AND a KPA1500 and get full legal output for 5W drive. Sounds ideal. David Toepfer wrote: Oh, no, I was not hoping for full power out with 5W in. I was just wondering if I could expect up to 100W out with 5M in (assuming a max 13dB gain), or is it somehow limited or inefficient w

Re: [Elecraft] on air SSB filter alignment

2005-05-27 Thread Nigel KC8NHF/G8IFF
on 20 meters, that's the band I'm on these days. On spectrogram, the received audio curves look great. What is the process for "on air" adjusting of the filters for better transmit audio? Is this process archived somewhere? <><><><><><><

Re: [Elecraft] I love toroids

2005-06-11 Thread Nigel KC8NHF/G8IFF
t to strip it and rewind it correctly... Agreed. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>&

Re: [Elecraft] stranger than real life

2005-06-12 Thread Nigel KC8NHF/G8IFF
What are kids taught in US schools these days? In the UK, it's unlikely that anybody under the age of 25 or so knows what an inch, foot, yard, pound or ounce is. -- <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><&g

Re: [Elecraft] O.T. Datong FL3.

2005-06-29 Thread Nigel KC8NHF/G8IFF
3 de Mike, zl1mh. -- <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Nigel A. Gunn. 59 Beadlemead

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Knob

2005-07-13 Thread Nigel KC8NHF/G8IFF
If it's not Ersin Multicore, it's not solder! Allen C. Ward wrote: or is Ersin Multicore a good choice for the FT900 knob? -- <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><&g

Re: [Elecraft] License Exams

2005-07-22 Thread Nigel KC8NHF/G8IFF
that they didn't have to do the other exams first. When I took my test in 1999, I had to sit, and pass, all 5 written tests in the correct order. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><&g

Re: [Elecraft] K2, PSK31 & microphone

2005-07-31 Thread Nigel KC8NHF/G8IFF
cting, the ground of their computer to eliminate ground loop(s). <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>

[Elecraft] K2: Intermittent fault on 15m and 12m.

2012-01-12 Thread Nigel (Nidge) Smith
Hi All Once in a while I have an issue with my K2 on 15m and 12m in that there is no receive and, according to the internal power metering, next to no transmit. As I say this is intermittent. The radio is currently in it's QRP format with an internal battery fitted. However this issue crops u

Re: [Elecraft] K2: Intermittent fault on 15m and 12m.

2012-01-12 Thread Nigel (Nidge) Smith
you. Regards Nidge (G0NIG) IO93dv -- From: "Don Wilhelm" Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 1:18 PM To: "Nigel (Nidge) Smith" Cc: Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2: Intermittent fault on 15m and 12m. > Nidge, > > There is one li

[Elecraft] K2 Build # 653 SSB issues.

2011-06-17 Thread Nigel (Nidge) Smith
Hi All I have in my possession a K2 with the following options. KPA100, KSB2, K160RX, KNB2, KDSP2, . I’m not the original builder of this example and the source of the original builder is a little vague. So far I have done a complete reset of the radio, fine tuned the alignment of the bandpas

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Build # 653 SSB issues.

2011-06-17 Thread Nigel (Nidge) Smith
st measurements are correct. Again thanks for the very quick response. Regards Nidge (G0NIG) IO93dv - Original Message - From: "Don Wilhelm" To: "Nigel (Nidge) Smith" Cc: Sent: Friday, June 17, 2011 1:02 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Build # 653 SSB issues. &g

[Elecraft] K2 Noise Blanker Questions

2011-07-15 Thread Nigel (Nidge) Smith
I'm in the process of trying to bring an early K2 (serial#653) kicking and screaming into the 21st Century, I'll also point out that I'm not the original builder of this radio. For a while I've not been overly convinced about the sensitivity and dynamic range of this particular example, it hasn'

[Elecraft] K2 KNB2 Issue

2011-08-21 Thread Nigel (Nidge) Smith
Hi All I have an elderly K2 which had the original KNB2 installed, the one with the two trimming capacitors in the bandpass filter circuit. I ordered the revised board and this was built yesterday. The issue is that with the new board installed the sensitivity is very much reduced which is con

Re: [Elecraft] K2 KNB2 Issue

2011-08-22 Thread Nigel (Nidge) Smith
very close attention to the solder and tinning of the leads. I will update once the investigation is complete. Regards Nidge (G0NIG) IO93dv -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2011 7:38 PM To: Nigel (Nidge) Smith Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [El

Re: [Elecraft] The tortuous road from Aptos to UK

2011-09-18 Thread Nigel (Nidge) Smith
Hi Stewart It's not that unusual, unfortunately. Last month I ordered the XG-3 from Elecraft. It took just under two days to cross the Atlantic, then spent 10 days at HMC. I called Parcelfarce and they informed me that HMC is suffering from a backlog and low manning. In Europe we probably fe

[Elecraft] K2 PS-1229 Battery???

2011-11-07 Thread Nigel (Nidge) Smith
Hi All I recentley aquired a complete battery kit for the K2 off of Ebay. The kit had been purchased by the seller but never built and came complete with the Powersonic PS-1229 battery. Now here's the rub. The battery must have been sat for sometime and now refuses to charge. After 16hrs of cha

Re: [Elecraft] K2 PS-1229 Battery???

2011-11-08 Thread Nigel (Nidge) Smith
Hi David and Stephen Thanks very much for the replies to my enquiry and I've followed the advice from both of you and got a slightly lower capacity battery (2.3Ah) from an Ebay trade for just under 9GBP+postage (total 13.45GBP) I did get a reply from Powersonic UK who pointed me to one of their

Re: [Elecraft] queer behaviour !

2010-08-18 Thread Nigel ( Nidge ) Smith
I'm going through the process of rebuilding a Heathkit SB-200. One of the additions is a Softkey CCT from Harbach which will reduce the -120Volt + to a value suitable for nearly all modern tranceivers' PTT out line. The cost of the CCT is about $27 and easy to construct and install. Regards Nid

Re: [Elecraft] List SPAM again

2010-09-25 Thread Nigel ( Nidge ) Smith
Knowing Bob I can confirm he is signifiantly more literate than the scammer who originated the email, which interestingly did originate from Kuala Lumpar (IP Trace). I've sent Bob an email off line alerting him that he has been spoofed on the reflector. Regards Nidge (G0NIG) IO93dv - Orig

[Elecraft] K2 VFO / Encoder Problem

2010-04-08 Thread Nigel (Nidge) Smith
I have in my possession a K2 that has developed a fault with the encoder. When trying to tune the radio, rotating the encoder results in just the last digit displayed flickering back and forth. At first I thought the Optical encoder had failed and so ordered a replacement from Elecraft which ar

Re: [Elecraft] K2 VFO / Encoder Problem

2010-04-08 Thread Nigel (Nidge) Smith
say it's safe to assume that U3 has a damaged output on pin 14? Again thanks very much for taking the time to reply. Regards Nidge (G0NIG) IO93dv - Original Message - From: "Don Wilhelm" To: "Nigel (Nidge) Smith" Cc: Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 9:17

Re: [Elecraft] K2 VFO / Encoder Problem

2010-04-08 Thread Nigel (Nidge) Smith
so will search later tomorrow. Many thanks to you both for replying. Regards Nidge (G0NIG) IO93dv - Original Message - From: "Don Wilhelm" To: "Nigel (Nidge) Smith" Cc: ; Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 9:52 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 VFO / Encoder Problem

[Elecraft] K2 Encoder problems continue.

2010-04-17 Thread Nidge (Nigel Smith)
Turning the dial only results in the last digit displayed flicking backward and forward. Initially it was thought that the encoder was at fault and a replacement was ordered. Unfortunately once the replacement was installed the problem persisted. It was suggested by a Don (W3FPR) that beca

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Encoder problems continue.

2010-04-17 Thread Nidge (Nigel Smith)
uxe works fine under computer control, both on receive and transmit. The filters are off but that's because I'm unable to fine tune them as the encoder isn't working. Any more thoughts on the matter greatfully received. Regards Nidge (G0NIG) IO93dv - Original Message - Fro

Re: [Elecraft] K2 filter alignment

2010-04-17 Thread Nidge (Nigel Smith)
Hi Ed Would another FFT program be suitable. Once I get the K2 I have here up and running my intention is to use a program such as Spectrum Lab or Spectrum2000, the former is my preference. Regards Nidge (G0NIG) IO93dv - Original Message - From: "Ed Finn" To: Sent: Saturday, Apr

Re: [Elecraft] K2 filter alignment

2010-04-17 Thread Nidge (Nigel Smith)
Sorry just realised that the program I meant was Analyzer2000 The URL's for both packages are below Regards Nidge (G0NIG) IO93dv http://www.qsl.net/dl4yhf/spectra1.html http://www.brownbear.de/ - Original Message - From: "Nidge (Nigel Smith)" To: Sent: Saturday,

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Encoder problems continue.

2010-04-18 Thread Nigel (Nidge) Smith
G) IO93dv - Original Message - From: "Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy" To: "Nidge (Nigel Smith)" Cc: "Elecraft Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2010 11:08 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Encoder problems continue. > Nidge, > > Thanks for your re

[Elecraft] International Shipping Charges !!??!!

2010-04-26 Thread Nidge (Nigel Smith)
I'm wanting to order two items from the Elecraft page, namely a replacement MCU and a packet of 20 panel screws, not really very large items. However when I went to the checkout to select delivery method the charges struck me as rather exploitative. They ranged from $35 for the screws and nearl

Re: [Elecraft] International Shipping Charges!!??!!

2010-04-26 Thread Nidge (Nigel Smith)
Thanks for all the replies on this one. I have gone through the tarrifs on the website and the cheapest postal charge for sending a $2 bag of panel screws is around $35 up to $88 The MCU is the same price, and both combined incurs the same charges. I think I'll contact them direct as I recently

Re: [Elecraft] Wireless SNAFU

2010-06-19 Thread Nidge (Nigel Smith)
Hi Cary Check to see if your router has an accelorator enabled, such as 802.11n which your new Compaq can accomodate but unfortunately your older Dell and Macbook may not have the facility. If you are comfortable at accessing the settings of your router select 802.11g and see if your Dell and Ma

Re: [Elecraft] 1st contact on my new K2

2010-06-22 Thread Nidge (Nigel Smith)
Great Story John And congratts on your new build. Here's hoping you have many more such memorable contacts with 6959. Regards Nidge (G0NIG) IO93dv - Original Message - From: "NQ3RP" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 2:40 PM Subject: [Elecraft] 1st contact on my new K2 > > Well I fi

Re: [Elecraft] How to set up SSB

2004-11-12 Thread Nigel & Beryl Hayton
remeasured with Spectrogram and showed the lower corner at about 500hz. Some on air qsos still suggest that the signal still has too much bass. It seems you do need to experiment like the manual suggests. 73s, Nigel ZL2DF -- Message: 36 Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 21:50:22 -05

RE: [Elecraft] How to set up SSB

2004-11-13 Thread Nigel & Beryl Hayton
bsite.I enjoy your contributions. Warm Regards 73s, Nigel ZL2DF > -Original Message- > From: W3FPR - Don Wilhelm [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2004 1:46 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How to set

Re: [Elecraft] T1 Antenna Considerations

2006-01-04 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
A half wavelength wire is very high impedance and outside the range of most auto tuners. If you're going to use half wave wires, feed them through a 9:1 current balun. (OK, it's not a balun, it's an impedance transformer) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello I have just received my T1 kit and i not

Re: [Elecraft] Weller WTCPT tip longevity

2006-01-11 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
The tip will last until the iron coating wears through and the copper slug physically erodes. I would suspect that the switch contacts in the handle of your iron have broken or welded closed. If viewed in the dark, an "always on" TCP will get red hot. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use a PTF7 so

Re: [Elecraft] Prosign confusion (was: Anticipating Morse)

2006-01-12 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
If CQ is a prosign, i.e. a single character without embedded space, please explain how I should pronounce it such using 'phone modes. Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: One might ask what is CQ an abbreviation of? Some say it's a phonetic "seek you" but I've never heard a single plausible explanation of

Re: [Elecraft] Prosign confusion (was: Anticipating Morse)

2006-01-13 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
/Comes from the Latin libra pondo or //libra pendere Libra eaning scales or balance and pondo or pendrer being a roughly equivalent weight of those days. / [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: An abbreviation isn't always a shortened word - how did we get "lb" as an abbreviation for "pound"? ___

Re: [Elecraft] suffix /qrp

2006-01-13 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
Under UK licensing regulations call/qrp is not a legal call. The regs clearly state thet /m /mm /p are the only call suffixes allowed unless operating in another country requires /countrycode Clint Sprague wrote: If a station signs /qrp do they want me to log them that way? This would be an

Re: [Elecraft] PSK31

2006-01-13 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
Ham Radio Deluxe controls the K2 and does PSK31, logbook, satellite predictions, mapping etc very competently. Available free from http://hrd.ham-radio.ch/downloads.html Also, can you use the K2 Remote Control software to control the PTT for PSK31 or is there a PSK31 package out there that

Re: [Elecraft] Anyone thats Bought a K2 Kit in the UK what Duty did you pay?

2006-01-14 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
Paul Webb wrote: Import duty is free provided it is labelled properly. VAT is 17.5% You may get away with it but it's getting rarer. Hi I have a couple of K2’s here K2 QRP and a K2/100 (not built by me) I have built a K1 over Christmas and now want to smell solder again! I would like to bu

Re: [Elecraft] Simple-minded SPAM filters vs. list participation

2006-03-16 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
The problem doesn't arise when only replying to the list. The problem is that far too many list users don't bother to delete the previous senders addresses in the REPLY TO list and therefore send out several replies to each message. Invariably, if someone replies to my post, I get the reply to t

Re: [Elecraft] Right angle mic connector

2006-03-19 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
And I was going to say thet right angle mic connectors don't exist. Buxcomm have just earned a place in my favourites list. Tom Bosscher wrote: http://www.buxcomm.com/AFconnectors.htm for the mic connectors. The right angle is part # C8R. Order some CE8's while you ar eat it, and make u

Re: [Elecraft] cord vs. rick

2006-03-20 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
Kevin Rock wrote: Howdy, In this neck of the woods a rick is another name for a face cord. A face cord is 4 x 8 x the size you cut for your stove. My stove runs on gas! ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a

Re: [Elecraft] Anti-Static Grounding - how?

2006-03-21 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
They don't need one. The idea is to keep you, your tools, the equipment your working on and your PSU, antenna, test equipment etc at the same potential. It doesn't matter what that potential. Your mains electricity supply ground is certainly sufficient as most things will already be connected

Re: [Elecraft] Computer control issues - unreliable firmware?

2006-04-02 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
One assumes you'll never buy a laptop. They've not had serial ports for several years and USB is usually the only expansion route. Phil Kane wrote: As aa long-time comm engineer I "speak" serial quite well, and would not buy a computer that did not have capability to add or enlarge same

Re: [Elecraft] Computer control issues - unreliable firmware?

2006-04-02 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
Thanks. I'd not considered that. I'm not familiar with PCMCIA cards. I assume they're relatively expensive. I'll check it out. Rich McCabe wrote: Besides, dont rule out a 4 port serial- pcmcia card. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@ma

Re: Translation - RE: [Elecraft] Color code help?

2006-04-10 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
You Americans really need to talk proper English like what we do. A flash is something that stays on for a uselessly short time and then is expired. We have torches... they go on and on and on and... Darwin, Keith wrote: Torch - that would be "flashlight" for all us Americans. :-) Cheers! -

Re: [Elecraft] T1 internal to FT-817

2006-04-12 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
There ya go. Been there, done that and here's the pictures. http://www.ngunn.net/cyberworld/hamradio/t1/index.html Tom Althoff wrote: I see the FAQ for the T1 suggests that the T1 could be mounted in the FT-817 battery compartment "With some effort". I plan on doing this but would like to he

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Replacement Battery

2006-04-19 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
It's a standard sealed lead acid, try Maplins. Larry Dodson wrote: I wondered if anyone in the UK has found a local source for a K2 replacement battery that fits internally? Thanks - Larry G0IKE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.

Re: [Elecraft] K2 U1 part number

2006-04-21 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 U1 part number

2006-04-21 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/KC8NHF
I've not got a KX1 LED. Do I need one? Alexandra Carter wrote: Yep the NE602/SA602/SA612 are the same part as far as I know! 73 de Alex NS6Y (KX1 LED still white, just checked!) -- <><><><><><><><><><><><>&l