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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 19:03:04 EST
From: qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU
Subject: QRP-L digest 3209
QRP-L Digest 3209
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) [169084] Re: loght switch
by John Sielke
2) [169085] Re: ATN: Doug Hendricks re spy radios, paraset
by John Sielke
3) [169086] Lights Out
by "SGC Tech"
4) [169087] Re: (ELMER 160) PICEL gen ver 1.3
by "Craig Johnson"
5) [169088] NEQRP CW Net, Thursday, 26 Feb 04, 08:30 PM EST, 3.566 MHz
by Chuck Ludinsky
6) [169089] Re: Hustler 6BVT Vertical and Radials
by "Doc - W5TB"
7) [169090] Looking for Steve ( N7SR )
by "Jerry Ford"
8) [169091] [CONTEST] N2CQ QRP Contest Calendar Mar 2004
by "Ken Newman"
9) [169092] new list
by "Francis Callahan"
10) [169093] March Spartan Sprint Announcement
by John Huffman
11) [169094] REMINDER Re: Another Freebie
by "Rod N0RC"
12) [169095] RF Design Tutorial
by w2bvh
13) [169096] Wher;d everybody go?
by "Vince Santis"
14) [169097] Re: Wher;d everybody go?
by Bob Nielsen
15) [169098] Re: RF Design Tutorial
by "George, W5YR"
16) [169099] Re: GB> 12 pin cinch jones plug > wtb
by Brad Thompson
17) [169100] Re: Wher;d everybody go?
by Tom Sevart
18) [169101] Its a sad end
by ed miller
19) [169102] Autek Research QF-1
by William K Penhallegon
20) [169103] Re: GB> 12 pin cinch jones plug > wtb
by Garey Barrell
21) [169104] Re: Wher;d everybody go?
by Dale Botkin
22) [169105] Re: Lights Out
by Alex
23) [169106] Re: Wher;d everybody go?
by "Sam Binkley"
24) [169107] Re: Its a sad end
by John Sielke
25) [169108] The List
by John Sielke
26) [169109] Melt solder DDS controller ?
by
27) [169110] FS: MFJ-9406x 50 Mhz Transceiver
by "=?iso-8859-1?q?Miguel=20Angel=20D.J.?="
28) [169111] Lime, Rick?
by Lloyd Lachow
29) [169112] Re: Lime, Rick?
by "Brian.Buydens@usask.ca"
30) [169113] RE: Lime, Rick?
by Mark Schoonover
31) [169114] Re: Lime, Rick?
by "Richard Brummer, K2JQ"
32) [169115] 4BTV on 17m??
by "NR5A"
33) [169116] Re: Lime, Rick?
by John Sielke
34) [169117] Re: Its a sad end
by Rick McKee
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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 19:39:38 -0500
From: John Sielke
To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu
Subject: [169084] Re: loght switch
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>
>Can anybody tell me where the light switch is so we can make sure the lights are off
>and the place locked up?
>
I don't know. Probably have to ask a PHd.
John W2AGN
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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 19:43:09 -0500
From: John Sielke
To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu
Subject: [169085] Re: ATN: Doug Hendricks re spy radios, paraset
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For those interested in making a replica Paraset, schematic, coil info,
Parts layout, even a Panel layout . All kinds of stuff to build it at
http://www.qsl.net/ik0moz/paraset_eng.htm
John W2AGN
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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 17:23:56 -0800
From: "SGC Tech"
To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Subject: [169086] Lights Out
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Will the last person out of QRP-L please turn off the lights!
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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 19:41:51 -0600
From: "Craig Johnson"
To:
Subject: [169087] Re: (ELMER 160) PICEL gen ver 1.3
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James,
>I am experiencing a problem with the start up of Picel gen ver 1.3. I find that I must
>warm up the pic by placing my finger on it for a half minute to accomplish a start up.
>The first thing that happens is the display reads PICELgen but won't advance to the
>next screen. A clue is the LEDS 1 AND 2 light up normally but LED3 just barely
>flashes. Finally, when operating temperature has been reached, LED3 will light along
>with LED1 AND LED2 and they will stay on. The Screen will then go to VER 1.3
>and on to the frequency display. This has been tried with substitute pics with the same
>result. The 4 MHZ oscillator has been checked and starts instantly with perfect
>waveform. The 100MHz oscillator is fine also. Test Picel and the lesson 6 programs
>have been tried with no problem. The problem seems to be limited to the PICEL gen 1.3 .
>I am curious as to what is going on here.
Lets back up a little. You say the first thing you see on the LCD screen is "PICELgen" .
Does it appear all at once, or one character at a time? Then when it advances to the
next screen (the version), does it appear all at once or one character at a time?
If you are experiencing it on every character rather than every screen, it may be a problem
with the LCD Busy bit. (Why did I go and defend the usage of the LCD Busy bit yesterday?!!!)
That's the one main difference that I can think of that is different between John's LCD diagnostic
tests and my PICELgen LCD code. If you are experiencing trouble with the LCD's Busy bit, it
should show up as a delay between every character appearing on the LCD, not on a screen at
a time. The code has a default value, and if the Busy is not cleared after a certain length of time,
it just continues on. This would look like characters are all appearing very slowly.
The only other thing that I can think of is the delay constants for the wait loops that I use. After
painting "PICELgen" on the screen, I execute a cascade of wait loops before going on to the
next screen. If these wait loops are not working properly, you could see a long delay between
entire screens being displayed. Why would the wait loops misbehave? The only way I can think
of is if the instructions are executing much slower than expected. This could happen if the crystal
was not oscillating at the expected 4 MHz. Of course, this should show up in John's diagnostic
tests also. The speaker, for example, would have VERY LOW tones, rather than playing the
normal scale.
The idea of needing to "warm" the PIC seems unusual. Please try it several times, measuring
the time between power up and the first display (assuming it is all at once) and then the time before
the next screen displays. Are these times similar every time?
I suppose a malfunctioning crystal may need a warm up.... Dunno.
72,
Craig, AA0ZZ
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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 20:48:25 -0500
From: Chuck Ludinsky
To: neqrp@jonal.net, qrp-l@lehigh.edu
Subject: [169088] NEQRP CW Net, Thursday, 26 Feb 04, 08:30 PM EST, 3.566 MHz
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The New England QRP Club's 80M CW net, WQ1RP, will meet again on
Thursday, 26 February 2004, at 8:30 PM EST (01:30Z, 27 Feb 04) on or
near 3.566 MHz. All hams are welcome. Net control operator this week
will be Chuck, K1CL, operating from Chelmsford, MA.
Generally excellent conditions last week, although we did have some QSB
on our "DX" stations (Ken and Mike). We had a total of eight participants:
W2SH Charles Millington, NJ 599
WB1HBE John Chelmsford, MA 599
N1VS Vince Winsted, CT 599
K1RC John Dracut, MA 599
WA8BXN Mike nr Cleveland, OH 569-599
VE3ELA Ken Midland, ON 559-579
VE1DY Paul Halifax, NS 599
K1CL Chuck Chelmsford, MA net op
Thanks to everyone for checking in. Hope to hear all of you again this
week.
72 DE K1CL,
Chuck
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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 20:41:50 -0600
From: "Doc - W5TB"
To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Subject: [169089] Re: Hustler 6BVT Vertical and Radials
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Some interesting reading on radial systems for verticals
http://www.bencher.com/pdfs/00803ZZV.pdf
http://www.bencher.com/pdf_download.html#tech_notes
(Maybe this'll atone for this morning's bonehead post ;-)
--
73, T.E. 'Doc' Drake, W5TB
Arlington, Texas
http://www.qsl.net/w5tb/
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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 21:16:58 -0600
From: "Jerry Ford"
To: "qrp-l"
Subject: [169090] Looking for Steve ( N7SR )
Message-ID: <000501c3fc16$ff52c380$7238d90c@mchsi.com>
Anyone have a good e-mail address for Steve ( N7SR ) ????????
Please contact me direct.
Steve, if you get this, I would like to talk to you about the
circuit you used on your RM for the freq shift LED. ( or
anyone else that knows what that circuit was ) LOL
Thanks for the bandwidth
72 Jerry N0JRN
FP # 546, 4SQRP, ARS # 923, ARCI # 11049, ARRL,
Springfield, Mo. MP + #8
http://home.mchsi.com/~n0jrn
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 02:15:21 -0500
From: "Ken Newman"
To: "Tom Reed" , "NN4S Don T." ,
"List QRP-Canada" ,
Subject: [169091] [CONTEST] N2CQ QRP Contest Calendar Mar 2004
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N2CQ QRP CONTEST CALENDAR
March 2004
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40 METER FOXHUNT - Wednesday 0200z to 0400z (Tue eve USA)
Info: http://www.cqc.org (Ends Mar 10)
Truffle Hunt - 30 min before Fox Hunt
Info: http://fpqrp.com/pig_hunt.html
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North Carolina QSO Party (CW/SSB)... QRP Category
Feb 29, 1700z to Mar 1, 0300z
Rules: http://www.w4nc.com/pages/2/index.htm
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Adventure Radio Society - Spartan Sprint (CW) ... QRP Contest!
Mar 2, 0200z to 0400z (Monday evening in US/Canada)
Rules: http://www.arsqrp.com/
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CZEBRIS Contest (CW) ... QRP Contest!
Mar 5, 1600z to Mar 7, 2359z
Rules: http://www.sk3bg.se/contest/czebris.htm
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ARRL International DX Contest (SSB) ... QRP Category
Mar 6, 0000z to Mar 7, 2400z
Rules: http://www.arrl.org/contests/calendar.html?year=2004
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Pesky Texan Armadillo Chase (cw) ... QRP Contest!
Mar 11, 0200z to 0400z
Rules: http://www.w5nc.org/ptac/default.htm
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Oklahoma QSO Party (CW/Digital/Phone) ... QRP Category
Mar 13, 1400z to Mar 14, 0200z and
Mar 14, 1400z to Mar 14, 2000z
Rules: http://okdxa.org/web/html/OKQP2004.HTM
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AGCW QRP Contest (CW) ... QRP/QRPp Category
Mar 13, 1400z to 2000z
Rules: http://www.agcw.de/english/contest/agcw_qrp_e.htm
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Elecraft QSO Party (CW/SSB) ...QRP Category
Mar 13, 1500z to Mar 14, 1500z
Rules: http://www.elecraft.com/Awards/eqp_2004.htm
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Second Class Operator's Club Marathon Sprint (CW) .. QRP Contest!
Mar 13, 1800z to 2400z
Rules: http://www.qsl.net/soc/contests.htm
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North American Sprint (RTTY) ... QRP Category
Mar 14, 0000z to 0400z
Rules: http://www.ncjweb.com/sprintrules.php
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UBA (Belgian) Spring Contest (CW-80m) ... QRP Category
Mar 14, 0700z to 1100z
Rules: http://www.uba.be/hf_contests/rules_en.html#
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Wisconsin QSO Party (CW/SSB)...QRP Category
Mar 14, 1800z to Mar 15, 0100z
Rules: http://www.warac.org/wqp/wqp.htm
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Ten-Ten Mobile QSO Party (CW/SSB) ... QRP Category
Mar 20, 0001z to 2359z
http://www.ten-ten.org/calendar.html
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Somerset Homebrew Contest (CW/SSB - 80 Meters) ...QRP Contest!
Mar 20, 0000z to 2400z (Any 4 hours)
Rules: http://www.sk3bg.se/contest/somerset.htm
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Virginia QSO Party (CW/SSB) ... QRP Category
Mar 20, 1800z to Mar 22, 0200z
Rules: http://www.qsl.net/sterling/VA_QSO_Party/2004-VQP-Rules.html
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Spring QRP Homebrewer Sprint (CW/PSK31) ... QRP Contest!!!!
Mar 22, 0000z to 0400z (Sunday evening in US/Canada)
Rules: http://www.njqrp.org/data/qrphomebrewersprint.html
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Run For The Bacon (CW) *** QRP Contest ***
Mar 22, 0100z to 0300z
Rules: http://fpqrp.com/fpqrprun.html
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ATLANTICON - Mar 26/27, 2004
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CQ World-Wide WPX Contest (SSB) ... QRP Category
Mar 27, 0000z to Mar 28, 2359z
Rules: http://home.woh.rr.com/wpx/WPXRules2004.pdf
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Thanks to SM3CER, WA7BNM, N0AX(ARRL), WB3AAL and others
for assistance in compiling this calendar.
Please foreward the contest info you sponsor to N2CQ@ARRL.NET and
we will post it and give it more publicity.
Anyone may use this "N2CQ QRP Contest Calendar" for your website,
newsletter, e-mail list or other media as you choose.
(Include a credit to the source of this material of course.)
72 de
Ken Newman - N2CQ
N2CQ@ARRL.NET
http://www.amqrp.org/contesting/contesting.html
http://www.n3epa.org/Pages/Contest/contest.htm
Ken Newman
Woodbury, NJ
N2CQ@ARRL.NET
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 03:41:18 -0700
From: "Francis Callahan"
To:
Subject: [169092] new list
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What is the address for the mailman list Thanks Cal KF7ET
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 07:20:00 -0500
From: John Huffman
To: adventureradiosociety-announcements@mailman.qth.net,
Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion ,
Subject: [169093] March Spartan Sprint Announcement
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Spartan Sprint Contest Monday -
The March Spartan Sprint will be held on Monday, March 1, 2004 (which is our standard date--the first Monday of the month). It's two hours of fun as you contact other QRP CW stations on 80, 40, 20, 15, and/or 10 meters.
The contest starts at 9 pm EST, 8 pm CST, 7 pm MST, and 6 pm PST. That's 0200-0400 UTC.
The Spartan Sprint exchange is RST - State - Power (e.g. 559 MI 5W). Contest details and rules are below.
In your Soapbox comments after the contest, start by listing your radio and antenna. We think everyone would be interested in this information.
It's getting closer to spring and it's a bit easier to be outside. We will continue our special recognition for those who operate outdoors. If you operate outdoors, please note it in your Soapbox comments after the contest.
If it's portable and outdoors, it's Adventure Radio!
NOTE - The deadline for logs is noon on Wednesday, Pacific Time.
There's more details at
www.ARSqrp.com
and you'll find the autolog there. The autolog page is
www.ARSqrp.com/ars/ss_log.html
We've made a few changes to clarify what information goes in each box.
Good luck on Monday!
Contest Rule Summary -
You may operate on any one or more of five bands--80, 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters. The frequencies will be 3560+- kHz, 7040 kHz+-, 14060 kHz+-, 21060 kHz+-, and 28060 kHz+-.
We commend the winners in two categories--overall points (the Tubby Division), and points per pound (the Skinny Division). We show everyone's score in both categories.
The exchange RST, SPC (state, province or country) and power output.
If you choose to call CQ, use the format "CQ SP".
You can take credit for working the same station on a second, third, or
fourth band.
After the contest, we invite you to use our autolog, which is part of the
ARS Sojourner. Just go to
www.ARSqrp.com/ars/ss_log.html
"Station Weight" is defined as the combined weight of all transmitters, receivers, keys, keyers, batteries, and power supplies used during the Sprint. The specifics of our weight rules for the Skinny Division and several examples can be found at:
www.ARSqrp.com/ars/pages/spartan_sprints/ss_weight_rules_new.html
We publish results for each Spartan Sprint on the Thursday following the Sprint. This may be the world's quickest contest reporting! Please send us your log as soon as possible, but in no event later than Wednesday at noon.
73 de NA8M
John
Contest Manager
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 07:47:37 -0700
From: "Rod N0RC"
To: "qrp-l"
Subject: [169094] REMINDER Re: Another Freebie
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Requests honored tomorrow after 8am MDT
73, Rod N0RC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rod N0RC"
To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 8:47 PM
Subject: Another Freebie
> This time it's my 40m Rock-Mite, but don't send your request
> just yet. Let's give the digest readers a chance. I'll reject
> requests sent before 8am MST FRI 27-Feb (1400 UTC FRI 27-Feb)
>
> You can see this RM at: http://users.frii.com/rwc/r-m/
>
> This is the RM that eventually lead to the Rock-Mite Files.
>
> Like the 30m unit given away earlier, this 40m unit was also a
> gift. So as with the 30m unit, this RM is totally free, and when
> you tire of it, you are to pass it along totally free. You may
> not sell it.
>
> 73, Rod N0RC
>
>
>
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 11:25:17 -0500
From: w2bvh
To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion
Subject: [169095] RF Design Tutorial
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A nice online rf design tutorial booklet (64 pages) is available at
http://www.semiconductors.philips.com/acrobat/other/discretes/philips_rf_manual_3rd_edition.pdf
73,
Lenny W2BVH
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 11:28:11 -0500
From: "Vince Santis"
To: "QRP List"
Subject: [169096] Wher;d everybody go?
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Hi,
I've subscribed ot QTH.net QRP list and since last weekend I've only
received one post,other than my cofirmations. It would appear there is
another list of majority membership. If so, what and wher is it?
Thanks,
Vince Santis, N1VS
Winsted, CT 06098
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 08:41:08 -0800
From: Bob Nielsen
To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion
Subject: [169097] Re: Wher;d everybody go?
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On Thu, Feb 26, 2004 at 11:28:11AM -0500, Vince Santis wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I've subscribed ot QTH.net QRP list and since last weekend I've only
> received one post,other than my cofirmations. It would appear there is
> another list of majority membership. If so, what and wher is it?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Vince Santis, N1VS
> Winsted, CT 06098
>
There are at least three QRP lists on qth.net. The one most people
have migrated to is "QRP-L". Others on that server are "QRP" and
"QRP-CW" both of which are fairly quiet by comparison.
--
Bob Nielsen, N7XY n7xy (at) n7xy.net
Bainbridge Island, WA http://www.n7xy.net
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 10:52:09 -0600
From: "George, W5YR"
To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" ,
Subject: [169098] Re: RF Design Tutorial
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Well worth downloading . . . thanks, Lenny!
73, George W5YR
w5yr@att.net
http://www.w5yr.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "w2bvh"
To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2004 10:25 AM
Subject: RF Design Tutorial
> A nice online rf design tutorial booklet (64 pages) is available at
>
http://www.semiconductors.philips.com/acrobat/other/discretes/philips_rf_manual_3rd_edition.pdf
>
> 73,
> Lenny W2BVH
>
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 09:50:43 -0500
From: Brad Thompson
To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu
Subject: [169099] Re: GB> 12 pin cinch jones plug > wtb
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At 08:15 PM 02/25/2004 -0800, you wrote:
>i would like a couple of these plugs for a galaxy 5. keith kf4tap
Hello--
Bob (ah7i@atl.org) recommended Ack Radio for Cinch connectors. I contacted them
and purchased what I needed (the Cinch-Jones S-312-CCT (socket) for a Yaesu
FT-101
power connector).
You can e-mail your requirements to Ack at...
ackbirmingham@juno.com
Ack's price was fair, their service courteous and the shipment prompt. I
recommend them (no
financial interest, just a satisfied customer). Besides, their staff
includes several knowledgeable
Radio Amateurs.
Incidentally, Cinch-Jones has discontinued many of the connectors in this
product line, so
it's a good idea to find what you need now.
73--
Brad AA1IP
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 09:07:04 -0800 (PST)
From: Tom Sevart
To: vsantis@earthlink.net,
Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion
Subject: [169100] Re: Wher;d everybody go?
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--- Vince Santis wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I've subscribed ot QTH.net QRP list and since last
> weekend I've only
> received one post,other than my cofirmations. It
> would appear there is
> another list of majority membership. If so, what and
> wher is it?
That would be the QRP-L list.
=====
Tom Sevart N2UHC
Frontenac, KS
http://www.geocities.com/n2uhc
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 13:22:46 -0500
From: ed miller
To: qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU
Subject: [169101] Its a sad end
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Many enjoyable hours were spent reading the mail, its sad that the no good
people won again. I guess T.S. was right, the world won't end with a bang
but with a whimper.
It's been a fun ride.
Ed KC4MHM
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 13:46:21 -0500
From: William K Penhallegon
To: qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU
Subject: [169102] Autek Research QF-1
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Does anyone have the manual for this unit and be willing to xerox the
schematic for me?
Of course I will pay for your help.
Tnx es 73
Bill W4STX
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 13:47:45 -0500
From: Garey Barrell
To: Brad.Thompson@valley.net
Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion
Subject: [169103] Re: GB> 12 pin cinch jones plug > wtb
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A couple of other good sources are -
Mouser. They carry the Molex 3300 (Cinch S-300 series) and
Molex 5400 (Cinch S-2400 series) connectors. They have the
plastic backshells (like the new Cinch connectors do)
instead of the good ol black wrinkle painted metal, but
otherwise are equivalent.
For "real" (metal shell) Cinch connectors try -
William Perry Company
702R Beechwood Rd
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 893 8724
wmperry@covad.net
73, Garey - K4OAH
Atlanta
Brad Thompson wrote:
> At 08:15 PM 02/25/2004 -0800, you wrote:
>
>> i would like a couple of these plugs for a galaxy 5. keith kf4tap
>
>
> Hello--
>
> Bob (ah7i@atl.org) recommended Ack Radio for Cinch connectors. I
> contacted them
> and purchased what I needed (the Cinch-Jones S-312-CCT (socket) for a
> Yaesu FT-101
> power connector).
>
> You can e-mail your requirements to Ack at...
>
> ackbirmingham@juno.com
>
> Ack's price was fair, their service courteous and the shipment prompt. I
> recommend them (no
> financial interest, just a satisfied customer). Besides, their staff
> includes several knowledgeable
> Radio Amateurs.
>
> Incidentally, Cinch-Jones has discontinued many of the connectors in
> this product line, so
> it's a good idea to find what you need now.
>
> 73--
>
> Brad AA1IP
>
>
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 13:45:34 -0600 (CST)
From: Dale Botkin
To: Vince Santis
Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion
Subject: [169104] Re: Wher;d everybody go?
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On Thu, 26 Feb 2004, Vince Santis wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I've subscribed ot QTH.net QRP list and since last weekend I've only
> received one post,other than my cofirmations. It would appear there is
> another list of majority membership. If so, what and wher is it?
Did you subscribe to QRP or QRP-L? There are two, everyone is on QRP-L.
72,
Dale - n0xas
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 15:06:38 -0500
From: Alex
To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion
Subject: [169105] Re: Lights Out
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SGC Tech wrote:
> Will the last person out of QRP-L please turn off the lights!
I know it sounds silly, but I'd like to express my thanks to those who
also have had a commercial interest in this list for not actively
soliciting business either through this list or by harvesting the list's
subscriptions.
I just got a reminder this morning on how different it can be been when
I received this unsolicited subscription to a "newsletter" by George,
KF6VSG, the man behind PSKMeter. His product may be good, but it is
business practices like that, that can undermine the credibility of a
good product in my opinion.
Anyway, three-and-a-half days to go.
73,
--Alex KR1ST
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 14:51:16 -0600
From: "Sam Binkley"
To: ,
"Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Subject: [169106] Re: Wher;d everybody go?
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I subscribed last Thursday and still haven't received a confirmation. Tried
again Tuesday but still nothing. I subscribed to the QRP-L list.
Sam, KL7V/5
OK City
----- Original Message -----
From: "Vince Santis"
To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2004 10:28 AM
Subject: Wher;d everybody go?
> Hi,
>
> I've subscribed ot QTH.net QRP list and since last weekend I've only
> received one post,other than my cofirmations. It would appear there is
> another list of majority membership. If so, what and wher is it?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Vince Santis, N1VS
> Winsted, CT 06098
>
>
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 16:23:46 -0500
From: John Sielke
To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu
Subject: [169107] Re: Its a sad end
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>
>
>Many enjoyable hours were spent reading the mail, its sad that the no good
>people won again. I guess T.S. was right, the world won't end with a bang
>but with a whimper.
>
There once was a list from Lehigh,
that all QRPers swore by,
But now it has moved,
and probably improved,
so why must you whimper and cry?
John W2AGN
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 16:28:33 -0500
From: John Sielke
To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu
Subject: [169108] The List
Message-ID: <403E6501.6080809@pobox.com>
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Jim Eschleman shut down the list,
once more wielding his tough iron fist,
someone called his supe,
and gave them the poop,
and Jimmy got righteously pissed.
Sayonara, Lehigh.
John W2AGN
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 16:31:43 -0500 (EST)
From:
To:
Subject: [169109] Melt solder DDS controller ?
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anyone spotted any of these?
Looking at the schematic I notice a 74LS42 switched by PB5,PB6 and PB7 of
the ATmel.
I would like to switch a pair of relays for each band.
There would be less wiring if I could mount the 74LS42 on the relay board.
How long a run could I use on the atmel outputs? Should the line be
shielded? Decoupled? If the relays were on separate boards, say for
example a LPF board and a BPF board. What would be the best way to wire
them? Should the relays be in parallel or should they each have separate
transistor switches and a separate 74LS42? If separate 74LS42 's are used,
how can both be switched at the same time by the Atmel?
I ain't got no phd in EE :))
73,
Jim n2go
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 22:37:19 +0100 (CET)
From: "=?iso-8859-1?q?Miguel=20Angel=20D.J.?="
To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu
Subject: [169110] FS: MFJ-9406x 50 Mhz Transceiver
Message-ID: <20040226213719.67340.qmail@web20003.mail.yahoo.com>
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Hello,
I have a MFJ 9406X in EXCELENT conditions. Full SSB/CW
coverage: 50.0-50.3 MHz covers SSB, CW. 10 Watts PEP
output and a smeter.
Its in the box, manual and also a microphone.
Good transceiver for portable operations in the field.
Have a look in the Eham reviews.
Price 215 $
I can ship worldwide, so dont worry where you are.
Pay Pal is prefered.
Photos are avaliable as well.
I am looking for multiband QRP transceiver. Do you
have any for sale???
Let me know please.
Thanks to all,
Miguel
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 13:49:23 -0800 (PST)
From: Lloyd Lachow
To: a low-energy group
Subject: [169111] Lime, Rick?
Message-ID: <20040226214923.98378.qmail@web41002.mail.yahoo.com>
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There once was a QRP list
Whose members were frequently dissed.
But now that it's moved
And the tone has improved,
We'll no longer find ourselves pissed.
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 15:57:20 -0600 (CST)
From: "Brian.Buydens@usask.ca"
To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion
Subject: [169112] Re: Lime, Rick?
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After reading all the Limricks on the list I think I finally understand
where the term 'ham' comes from ;-)
Brian.
Brian Buydens
Veterinary Electronic Data Specialist
Computing Services, University of Saskatchewan
email: Brian.Buydens@usask.ca
http://duke.usask.ca/~buydens
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 14:01:35 -0800
From: Mark Schoonover
To: "'llachow@yahoo.com'" ,
Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion
Subject: [169113] RE: Lime, Rick?
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Give it 10 years and we'll move back!!
72 Lehigh!
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 17:16:36 -0500
From: "Richard Brummer, K2JQ"
To: ,
"Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Subject: [169114] Re: Lime, Rick?
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you wanna bet ?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lloyd Lachow"
To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2004 4:49 PM
Subject: Lime, Rick?
> There once was a QRP list
> Whose members were frequently dissed.
> But now that it's moved
> And the tone has improved,
> We'll no longer find ourselves pissed.
------------------------------
Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 15:30:58 -0700
From: "NR5A"
To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Subject: [169115] 4BTV on 17m??
Message-ID: <01c501c3fcb8$348fd7d0$3865dc18@jerry>
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All the questions and comments on the Hustler verticals has really spiked my
interest. I've been thinking about a vertical for some time but only have
about 150 to spend on one. The 4BTV and 5BTV pretty much fit the bill
however.....neither one works 30 or 17m. Is anyone using them on these bands
with a antenna tuner? I've got a SA-2040. I'm starting to look at verts more
and more and they are in my price range, also seem to be built pretty solid.
What ever I get needs to be about to stand up to South Dakota winters, and
lots of wind, also more than likely will be ground mounted. So I'm open to
comments or sugguestions.
Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota
------------------------------
Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 17:41:10 -0500
From: John Sielke
To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu
Subject: [169116] Re: Lime, Rick?
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>
>
>you wanna bet ?
>
You mean?
There was a PHD from out West,
with smarts he was not very blessed,
He posted much bunk,
on MFJ junk,
and how the 817 was the best.
Like that?
John W2AGN
------------------------------
Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 18:18:02 -0500
From: Rick McKee
To: qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU
Subject: [169117] Re: Its a sad end
Message-ID: <20040226.181802.9558.2.kc8aon@juno.com>
What's all the fuss about ? It's still alive and well, just moved into a
new house ! And who knows, maybe they'll even talk about QRP at the new
one !
72/73 de: Rick McKee, KC8AON <> Willow Wood, Ohio <> Grid: EM88rl
SW-20+, SW-30+, SW-40+, Norcal BLT, Yaesu FT-7, Homebrew 6V6 tube TX
QRP-L #2112, FPqrp #33, AR QRP, AmQRP, Ohio Valley Fists, MQFD #1
Monthly QRP Field Day info at : http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/mqfd
To those that say CW is outdated - can you speak all DX languages on
phone ?
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End of QRP-L Digest 3209
************************
--------------------------------
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 19:03:03 EST
From: qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU
Subject: QRP-L digest 3210
QRP-L Digest 3210
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) [169118] Re: Its a sad end
by "Thom R. Lacosta"
2) [169119] Re: Lime, Rick?
by "Richard Brummer, K2JQ"
3) [169120] Just before we go
by Bob KB2FEL
4) [169121] 4BTV on 17m??
by "Carl Morris, WN3DUG"
5) [169122] Re: Its a sad end
by "Richard Brummer, K2JQ"
6) [169123] Re: Just before we go
by "Lawrence Makoski"
7) [169124] Re: Just before we go
by Rob Matherly
8) [169125] Re: Hustler 6BTV Vertical
by "Carl Morris, WN3DUG"
9) [169126] W0IS QSY
by Richard Clem
10) [169127] [CONTEST] N2CQ QRP Contest Feb 28-Mar 1, 2004
by "Ken Newman"
11) [169128] Filters 7 IF Selection
by "Rich Johnson"
12) [169129] Re: Just before we go
by Dale Botkin
13) [169130] Re: Filters 7 IF Selection
by KD5NWA
14) [169131] Re: Just before we go
by "Mike Yetsko"
15) [169132] PicoKeyer update available
by Dale Botkin
16) [169133] Re: Just before we go
by "John A. Evans - N0HJ"
17) [169134] ZD Net Anchor Desk: broadband over power lines is a bad idea
by "Tom Bowman"
18) [169135] Re: ZD Net Anchor Desk: broadband over power lines is a bad idea
by "Thom R. Lacosta"
19) [169136] USS Kidd Special Event - W5KID
by James R Giammanco
20) [169137] OT: before we go away... What is 'rndal'
by "Mike Yetsko"
21) [169138] Re: OT: before we go away... What is 'rndal'
by Alex
22) [169139] moving?
by
23) [169140] Re: The List
by "Cal Cotner"
24) [169141] Re: OT: before we go away... What is 'rndal'
by Garey Barrell
25) [169142] Re: The List
by John Sielke
26) [169143] Re: Melt solder DDS controller ?
by "Lew Paceley"
27) [169144] Re: the list
by PMdc361@aol.com
28) [169145] Re: Its a sad end
by jsb@digistar.com
29) [169146] for Jason N1SU
by Lloyd Lachow
30) [169147] Re: The List
by John Sielke
31) [169148] Re: The List
by =?ISO-8859-1?Q?=22Paul_F=2E_Ryan_=28N=D8KIA=29=22?=
32) [169149] Re: the list
by PMdc361@aol.com
33) [169150] R.I.P. qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU
by "Lawrence Makoski"
34) [169151] Listen to the tale
by "Ronald W. Evans"
35) [169152] Re: Listen to the tale, This List, etc. etc. etc.
by Dave Millican
36) [169153] Re: R.I.P. qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU
by "Richard Brummer, K2JQ"
37) [169154] 2n2222 as replacement for MPS5179?
by
38) [169155] Re: for Jason N1SU
by jsb@digistar.com
39) [169156] Re: for Jason N1SU
by Lloyd Lachow
40) [169157] Re: Listen to the tale
by John Sielke
41) [169158] Re: for Jason N1SU
by jsb@digistar.com
42) [169159] New QST Review of Elecraft KX1 now on web
by Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
43) [169160] Re: OT: before we go away... What is 'rndal'
by kc8aon@juno.com
44) [169161] Re: Just before we go
by kc8aon@juno.com
45) [169162] Re: Just before we go
by kc8aon@juno.com
46) [169163] RE: Listen to the tale, This List, etc. etc. etc.
by "JBCrafts"
47) [169164] Re: New QST Review of Elecraft KX1 now on web
by ac7a@earthlink.net
48) [169165] RE: Listen to the tale, This List, etc. etc. etc.
by Steve Lawrence
49) [169166] RE: Listen to the tale, This List, etc. etc. etc.
by John Sielke
50) [169167] Rechecking my work
by Nils R Young
51) [169168] K2QO Fox Log for 2/24/04
by "Mark S. Adams, P.E."
52) [169169] Re: Listen to the tale, This List, etc. etc. etc.
by Rob Matherly
53) [169170] Can someone crosspost the K2QO/Fox Log Pls
by "Mark S. Adams, P.E."
54) [169171] Re: Listen to the tale, This List, etc. etc. etc.
by Rick McKee
55) [169172] Re: Listen to the tale, This List, etc. etc. etc.
by Rick McKee
56) [169173] Re: New QST Review of Elecraft KX1 now on web
by Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
57) [169174] de-bounce
by "Rich Johnson"
58) [169175] After Radiofest this weekend, you are invited to visit N6IJ in Marina
by Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 19:28:35 -0500 (EST)
From: "Thom R. Lacosta"
To: Rick McKee
Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion
Subject: [169118] Re: Its a sad end
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On Thu, 26 Feb 2004, Rick McKee wrote:
> What's all the fuss about ? It's still alive and well, just moved into a
> new house ! And who knows, maybe they'll even talk about QRP at the new
> one !
Why flaunt tradition?
Thom
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 18:14:16 -0500
From: "Richard Brummer, K2JQ"
To: ,
"Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Subject: [169119] Re: Lime, Rick?
Message-ID: <15ec01c3fcbe$41e4b800$6401a8c0@mydomain.com>
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> And the tone has improved,
> We'll no longer find ourselves pissed.
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Sielke"
To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2004 5:41 PM
Subject: Re: Lime, Rick?
> You mean?
> And the tone has improved,
> We'll no longer find ourselves pissed.
Take your pick
> There was a PHD from out West,
> with smarts he was not very blessed,
> He posted much bunk,
> on MFJ junk,
> and how the 817 was the best.
some parting shots ?
Dick K2JQ
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 17:21:58 -0800 (PST)
From: Bob KB2FEL
To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion
Subject: [169120] Just before we go
Message-ID: <20040227012158.21484.qmail@web60505.mail.yahoo.com>
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Ok the lights and the heat are taken care of .. but...
who gets to take down the antenna?
72
Bob
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 20:28:35 -0500
From: "Carl Morris, WN3DUG"
To:
Cc:
Subject: [169121] 4BTV on 17m??
Message-ID: <031d01c3fcd1$05313060$2101a8c0@Carl>
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Jerry - NR5A,
The 6BTV has a 30 Meter trap and also works
well on 30M and 17 M, for me, using the LDG
AT-11MP auto tuner.
I've seen the 6BTV advertised for below $150.00
at several sites. The 6BTV is a cleaner looking
vertical, plus it has 30M and 80M.
72/73, Carl, WN3DUG
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 17:18:58 -0500
From: "Richard Brummer, K2JQ"
To: ,
"Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Subject: [169122] Re: Its a sad end
Message-ID: <15af01c3fcb6$87b8f9c0$6401a8c0@mydomain.com>
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nothing lasts forever
grow up, move on, and sign up at the new site.
dick k2jq
----- Original Message -----
From: "ed miller"
To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2004 1:22 PM
Subject: Its a sad end
> Many enjoyable hours were spent reading the mail, its sad that the no good
> people won again. I guess T.S. was right, the world won't end with a bang
> but with a whimper.
> It's been a fun ride.
> Ed KC4MHM
>
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 21:26:50 -0500
From: "Lawrence Makoski"
To: ,
"Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Subject: [169123] Re: Just before we go
Message-ID: <012c01c3fcd9$2878bd10$28f54b0c@larrysahyqy001>
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And don't forget to let the cat out.
73 de Larry W2LJ - Vivat Morse!
W2LJ@arrl.net
http://www.qsl.net/w2lj
ARRL Lifemember QRP ARCI #4488 NJQRP #47
FISTS #1469 QRP-L #778 FP #612 QRPp-I #759
ARS #1528 --- K1 #1647 --- AmQRP, CQC #746
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 20:37:43 -0600
From: Rob Matherly
To: Makos327@worldnet.att.net
Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion
Subject: [169124] Re: Just before we go
Message-ID: <403EAD77.2070909@jetnetinc.net>
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Lawrence Makoski wrote:
>And don't forget to let the cat out.
>
Should we leave the litterbox and dirty dishes for whoever moves in
after us?
--
72/73/oo - Rob, W0JRM - jimrob@jetnetinc.net - ARRL MEMBER
FPQrp -330; QRPp-I #19; WATPK #1; SOC #442; ARS #1143
Are you a gun nut? http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gun_nut_hams
http://www.robmatherly.com <--- Not ham related!
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 21:51:29 -0500
From: "Carl Morris, WN3DUG"
To:
Cc: ,
Subject: [169125] Re: Hustler 6BTV Vertical
Message-ID: <032f01c3fcdc$99c735c0$2101a8c0@Carl>
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Hi Paul,
Here is the DX Engineering web site, with a PDF file
on the 6BTV 13 page instruction manual:
http://www.dxengineering.com/pdf/hustler6btvinst.pdf
This gives you all the information on the Hustler 6BTV.
By the way, I mentioned that you could probably get
the 6BTV for under $150.00. I think that the DX
Engineering price of $177.75 is the best I've seen.
Mine and my Son's 6BTV are not guyed, ground
mounted, and have been through high winds and
the latest hurricane, without damage, here in PA.
72/73, Carl, WN3DUG
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 20:58:17 -0600
From: Richard Clem
To:
Subject: [169126] W0IS QSY
Message-ID: <360iBAc7R7696S03.1077850697@uwdvg003.cms.usa.net>
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I am now signed up for the QTH.NET list, and it looks like most others ha=
ve
migrated over there.
I would like to thank Jim (I think that's his name--he's generally stayed=
quite invisible, which means that he's done a good job) and lehigh.edu fo=
r
hosting this list. After my being not very active for quite a while, thi=
s
list was one of the things that got me active again!
I am a member of one other list on QTH.NET (NLRS--Northern Lights Radio
Society), and it seems to be a great service. (Incidentally, if you are
within a few hundred miles of Minnesota and have any gear that operates o=
n VHF
or have any interest in VHF, be sure to check out the NLRS list also!)
73 & hope to see all the regulars at the new list.
W0IS
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 22:24:53 -0500
From: "Ken Newman"
To: "Tom Reed" , "NN4S Don T." ,
"List QRP-Canada" ,
Subject: [169127] [CONTEST] N2CQ QRP Contest Feb 28-Mar 1, 2004
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N2CQ QRP CONTEST CALENDAR
February 28, to Mar 1, 2004
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CQ WW 160-Meter DX Contest (SSB) ... QRP Category
Feb 28, 0000z to Feb 29, 2359z
Rules: http://www.cq-amateur-radio.com/awards.html
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UBA DX Contest - Belgium (CW) ... QRP Category
Feb 28, 1300z to Feb 29, 1300z
Rules: http://www.uba.be
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High Speed CW Club Contest ... QRP Category
Feb 29, 0900z to 1100z
Rules: http://www.morsecode.dutch.nl/hscindex.html
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North Carolina QSO Party (CW/SSB) ... QRP Category
Feb 29, 1700z to Mar 1, 0300z
Rules: http://www.w4nc.com/pages/2/index.htm
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Thanks to SM3CER, WA7BNM, N0AX(ARRL), WB3AAL and others
for assistance in compiling this calendar.
Please foreward the contest info you sponsor to N2CQ@ARRL.NET and
we will post it and give it more publicity.
Anyone may use this "N2CQ QRP Contest Calendar" for your website,
newsletter, e-mail list or other media as you choose.
(Include a credit to the source of this material of course.)
72 de
Ken Newman - N2CQ
N2CQ@ARRL.NET
http://www.amqrp.org/contesting/contesting.html
http://www.n3epa.org/Pages/Contest/contest.htm
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 20:15:57 -0800
From: "Rich Johnson"
To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Subject: [169128] Filters 7 IF Selection
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I notice that 10.7MHz filter are available from digikey and maybe not narrow
but maybe good roofing filters. Then i'm thinking why is not 10.7 MHz
popular for armature I/F systems?
Is it because of he 15 m band being close?
cheers,
rich
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 22:22:55 -0600 (CST)
From: Dale Botkin
To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion
Subject: [169129] Re: Just before we go
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On Thu, 26 Feb 2004, Rob Matherly wrote:
> Lawrence Makoski wrote:
>
> >And don't forget to let the cat out.
> >
> Should we leave the litterbox and dirty dishes for whoever moves in
> after us?
It's been done, just check the archives.
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 22:25:46 -0600
From: KD5NWA
To: rjohnson390@comcast.net,
"Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Subject: [169130] Re: Filters 7 IF Selection
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That is a Wide FM IF frequency, the commonly available filers and IF
transformers are extremely wide, wider than 100 KHz, the second harmonic is
in the 15 meter band (21 MHz) which is not a good thing..
At 10:15 PM 2/26/2004, Rich Johnson wrote:
>I notice that 10.7MHz filter are available from digikey and maybe not narrow
>but maybe good roofing filters. Then i'm thinking why is not 10.7 MHz
>popular for armature I/F systems?
>
>Is it because of he 15 m band being close?
>
>
>cheers,
>rich
Cecil
KD5NWA
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 23:10:57 -0500
From: "Mike Yetsko"
To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Subject: [169131] Re: Just before we go
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>
> Should we leave the litterbox and dirty dishes for whoever moves in
> after us?
Reminds me of a college stunt, when one frat moved and another
bought their house.
Seems coal was cheap, so one guy called up and had his basement
room filled with coal...
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 23:00:41 -0600 (CST)
From: Dale Botkin
To: , QRP list
Subject: [169132] PicoKeyer update available
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Hi folks.
Over the past few weeks I have had scattered reports of people with new
PicoKeyers having problems with memory playback. Not all, but a few.
The symptom is always the same; only the first character of a message
stored in memory will play back. I was unable to duplicate the error,
until just recently. Working with an individual who provided a ton of
help in trying out various things, we finally determined what seemed to be
the problem.
There appears to be a marginal timing issue involving the paddle inputs.
It only affects some percentage of the chips for whatever reason, and it's
often made worse by any capacitance on the inputs (like a cable). In some
cases the problem can be fixed with an additional pullup resistor, but I
don't like adding parts to fix a firmware issue. Once we figured out the
cause, the fix was very simple. Tonight I built a test jig to induce the
problem and was able to test the fix. All it took was moving two lines of
code, and it's now solid and works fine.
Needless to say, I'm making the fix available to anyone who needs it free
of charge. If you have a PicoKeyer with a silver dot on it, you are
welcome to contact me (OFF list, please!) or just send it in for new code.
Please be sure to include your return address! I'll cover the return
postage. For DX ops, please email me and we'll work out something
mutually agreeable. If your keyer works fine and plays back messages
without problems, it's up to you whether you want to update your chip or
not -- same conditions, it's free of charge.
Many thanks to Dean, K4SW for his help in troubleshooting this rather
annoying issue, and my apologies to anyone who has had to deal with it.
I'm just glad to have a fix available.
73 & TU,
Dale - N0XAS
--
It's a thankless job, but I've got a lot of Karma to burn off.
The NEW Super PicoKeyer offers speed control by pot OR menu!
Check http://www.hamgadgets.com for news.
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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 22:06:20 -0700
From: "John A. Evans - N0HJ"
To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion
Subject: [169133] Re: Just before we go
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But what I wanna know is......Who let the dogs out, who, who, who,
who...........?
Lawrence Makoski wrote:
> And don't forget to let the cat out.
>
> 73 de Larry W2LJ - Vivat Morse!
>
> W2LJ@arrl.net
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 06:07:36 -0500
From: "Tom Bowman"
To:
Subject: [169134] ZD Net Anchor Desk: broadband over power lines is a bad idea
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David Coursey, N5FDL, ZD Net Anchor Desk opposes broadband in Friday morning
column:
http://reviews-zdnet.com.com/AnchorDesk/4520-7298_16-5123406.html?tag=adts
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 07:17:06 -0500 (EST)
From: "Thom R. Lacosta"
To: Tom Bowman
Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion
Subject: [169135] Re: ZD Net Anchor Desk: broadband over power lines is a bad idea
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On Fri, 27 Feb 2004, Tom Bowman wrote:
> David Coursey, N5FDL, ZD Net Anchor Desk opposes broadband in Friday morning
> column:
>
> http://reviews-zdnet.com.com/AnchorDesk/4520-7298_16-5123406.html?tag=adts
And, when one reads the comments, one see enough that poke holes at
Amateur Radion and the assertions that other licensed serviced may be
affected.
Simply compare the number of folks connected to the internet, versus the
number of licensed hams....we are totally outnumbered.
Please, let you elected representatives(remember, they work for YOU, not
the other way around) know why BPL could adversely affect the Amateur
Radio SERVICE, rather than your hobby.
Thom
http://www.baltimorehon.com/ Home of the Baltimore Lexicon
http://www.tlchost.net/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 04:36:58 PST
From: James R Giammanco
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net, qrp-l@mailman.qth.net, qrp-l@Lehigh.edu
Subject: [169136] USS Kidd Special Event - W5KID
Message-ID: <20040227.072314.4639.0.n5ib@juno.com>
Saturday, February 28 is the 61st anniversary of the launching of USS
Kidd.
W5KID, the USS Kidd ARC, will be operating from aboard the Kidd in Baton
Rouge LA from approximately 1500Z until 2230Z.
Primarily 20 meter SSB ops above 14240, 2nd station 10 or 15 meter SSB
ops if bands permit, and hoping for 30 meter QRP CW ops near 10115.
see and follow the USS Kidd links
QSL information on QRZ.COM
72
Jim N5IB
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 08:16:44 -0500
From: "Mike Yetsko"
To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Subject: [169137] OT: before we go away... What is 'rndal'
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Before the list goes away...
I found a process running on my machine I have no idea what it is.
Anyone know what 'rndal' is?
Mike
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 08:22:13 -0500
From: Alex
To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion
Subject: [169138] Re: OT: before we go away... What is 'rndal'
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Mike Yetsko wrote:
> Anyone know what 'rndal' is?
Darn OT posts.
http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/rndal/
73,
--Alex KR1ST
http://www.kr1st.com
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 07:47:20 -0600
From:
To: "'Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion'"
Subject: [169139] moving?
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Howdy gang...
Been unavailable for quite some time but did see a message about leaving
here?
Where we going to? Someone please post the link for new list
Thanks
John
N9ukx
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 09:33:34 -0500
From: "Cal Cotner"
To: "QRP-L"
Subject: [169140] Re: The List
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Hi all,
I'm sure that everyone will agree that the word "righteously" in this
limerick is not the proper term. Rightfully would be far more accurate.
Cal K4JSI
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 09:38:02 -0500
From: Garey Barrell
To: myetsko@insydesw.com
Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion
Subject: [169141] Re: OT: before we go away... What is 'rndal'
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Mike -
It's a "phone home" weasel associated with RealOne player.
Apparently just in the newest version. Supposedly benign,
but ...
73, Garey - K4OAH
Atlanta
Mike Yetsko wrote:
> Before the list goes away...
>
> I found a process running on my machine I have no idea what it is.
>
> Anyone know what 'rndal' is?
>
> Mike
>
>
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 09:52:59 -0500
From: John Sielke
To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu
Subject: [169142] Re: The List
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>
>
>Hi all,
> I'm sure that everyone will agree that the word "righteously" in this
>limerick is not the proper term. Rightfully would be far more accurate.
>Cal K4JSI
>
Righteous
(a.) Doing, or according with, that which is right; yielding to all
their due; just; equitable; especially, free from wrong, guilt, or sin;
holy; as, a righteous man or act; a righteous retribution.
Rightfully
(adv.) According to right or justice.
I think many would go with righteously, but either fills the bill.
John W2AGN
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 08:58:58 -0600
From: "Lew Paceley"
To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Cc:
Subject: [169143] Re: Melt solder DDS controller ?
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Hi Jim,
The basic logic tradeoff is "how fast" versus "how far" and "how many"
but I can't see any issues other than the potential of some noise
pickup in switching a couple of (slow) relays. Twist the wires and/or
use a shielded cable and all should be well. If there's still a
problem add some bypass caps to ground.
You should only need the single 74LS42 and run one decoded line to
both relay drivers/switches for the band selected. I'd use a pair of
transistors as relay drivers/switches to split the current load of the
two relay coils. I like 2N7000's for this kind of "low side" task
(assuming your relay coil current draw is not too high) because they
usually work well with TTL input levels, have a reasonably low R_ds,
and draw no current except when they are on.
GL!
72/73,
*Lew*
N5ZE
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 10:14:39 -0500
From: PMdc361@aol.com
To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu
Subject: [169144] Re: the list
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I think pompously would fit the bill. The arrogant attitude and anger exhibited on a daily basis here lends me to wonder about the psychological status of some list members.
--
73 ditdit,
Dwayne YI9RVT/KE4RVT
Al Kut, Iraq
N33.29 E45.45
FPQRP #85
QRP-L #2201 (sk)
KX1 S/N 0337
K1 S/N 0113
Sometimes a little brain damage can help. (George Carlin)
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 10:47:42 -0500 (EST)
From: jsb@digistar.com
To: Rick McKee
Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion
Subject: [169145] Re: Its a sad end
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On Thu, 26 Feb 2004, Rick McKee wrote:
> And who knows, maybe they'll even talk about QRP at the new one !
Which is precisely why I didn't resubscribe to the new QRP-L - it's too
darned noisy. The Prancing Pony at the village of Bree, reincarnate.
Come on over and talk radios and CW at QRP-CW
http://qrq.us/mailman/listinfo/qrp-cw
72 Jason N1SU
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 08:00:47 -0800 (PST)
From: Lloyd Lachow
To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion
Subject: [169146] for Jason N1SU
Message-ID: <20040227160047.1659.qmail@web41013.mail.yahoo.com>
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Jason,
I use yahoo! email, and can't subscribe to your
group, or send you email. Any way around that?
LL/K3ESE
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 11:04:47 -0500
From: John Sielke
To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu
Subject: [169147] Re: The List
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John wrote:
>Jim Eschleman shut down the list,
>once more wielding his tough iron fist,
>someone called his supe,
>and gave them the poop,
>and Jimmy got righteously pissed.
>
Cal wrote:
> I'm sure that everyone will agree that the word "righteously" in this
>limerick is not the proper term. Rightfully would be far more accurate.
>
Then Dwayne wrote:
>I think pompously would fit the bill. The arrogant attitude and anger exhibited on a daily basis here lends me to wonder about the psychological status of some list members.
>
>--
>73 ditdit,
>
>Dwayne YI9RVT/KE4RVT
>
"and Jimmy got pompously pissed." Works for me.
John W2AGN
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 11:15:27 -0500
From: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?=22Paul_F=2E_Ryan_=28N=D8KIA=29=22?=
To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu
Subject: [169148] Re: The List
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I have to agree that "rightfully" sits better with me than
"righteously". And "pompously" as suggested by Dwayne would be better
applied to some of the members (and limerick writers) rather than Jim E.
(the subject of the original ditty).
But after some consideration, I believe "prudently" would be the best
replacement...
--
Paul F. Ryan (N0KIA)
Cal Cotner wrote:
> Hi all,
> I'm sure that everyone will agree that the word "righteously" in this
> limerick is not the proper term. Rightfully would be far more accurate.
> Cal K4JSI
>
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 11:26:09 -0500
From: PMdc361@aol.com
To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu
Subject: [169149] Re: the list
Message-ID: <05BA4834.525D5345.0017E976@aol.com>
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I should have made my self more clear, it was targeted at the Rhyme master.
--
73 ditdit,
Dwayne YI9RVT/KE4RVT
Al Kut, Iraq
N33.29 E45.45
FPQRP #85
QRP-L #2201 (sk)
KX1 S/N 0337
K1 S/N 0113
Sometimes a little brain damage can help. (George Carlin)
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 11:57:27 -0500
From: "Lawrence Makoski"
To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Subject: [169150] R.I.P. qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU
Message-ID: <007901c3fd52$c82c5500$b6f54b0c@larrysahyqy001>
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There once was an Internet e-Mail list
Low power Amateur Radio was its' gist
Some occupants treated each other
Not too much like brothers
Until the list vanished into the mist.
See you all on QRP-L@qth.net
73 de Larry W2LJ - Vivat Morse!
W2LJ@arrl.net
http://www.qsl.net/w2lj
ARRL Lifemember QRP ARCI #4488 NJQRP #47
FISTS #1469 QRP-L #778 FP #612 QRPp-I #759
ARS #1528 --- K1 #1647 --- AmQRP, CQC #746
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 11:20:52 -0600
From: "Ronald W. Evans"
To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu
Subject: [169151] Listen to the tale
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Listen to the tale of QRP-lehigh...
From an infant it grew to knee-high.
Then maimed by acts dastardly
By one who was bastardly,
Transplanted it now grows quite tree-high.
Ron - K5MVR
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 09:36:19 -0800 (PST)
From: Dave Millican
To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion
Subject: [169152] Re: Listen to the tale, This List, etc. etc. etc.
Message-ID: <20040227173619.14193.qmail@web41609.mail.yahoo.com>
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[Various limericks mercifully omitted]
Friends don't let friends write limericks.
Think of the children, please.
Thank you.
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 12:54:55 -0500
From: "Richard Brummer, K2JQ"
To: ,
"Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Subject: [169153] Re: R.I.P. qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU
Message-ID: <01af01c3fd5a$cf35cf40$6401a8c0@mydomain.com>
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They're limericks, Larry -- limericks -- not LAMEricks........... ( - :)
Dick K2JQ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lawrence Makoski"
To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2004 11:57 AM
Subject: R.I.P. qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU
> There once was an Internet e-Mail list
> Low power Amateur Radio was its' gist
> Some occupants treated each other
> Not too much like brothers
> Until the list vanished into the mist.
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 09:56:55 -0800 (PST)
From:
To: qrp-l
Subject: [169154] 2n2222 as replacement for MPS5179?
Message-ID: <20040227175655.8033.qmail@web40304.mail.yahoo.com>
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Gang,
I'm fixing up the Noise Bridge in an INDEX Labs QRP Companion. I
found a bad MPS5179 at Q2, and have a 2N2222/NTE123 installed for
troubleshooting/testing. The bridge seems to work fine. But I
wanted to query those more familiar with INDEX Labs products to
judge the merit of leaving the 2N2222/NTE123 in place, or should I
order an MPS5179 for replacement?
73, Rod N0RC
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 13:05:27 -0500 (EST)
From: jsb@digistar.com
To: Lloyd Lachow
Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion
Subject: [169155] Re: for Jason N1SU
Message-ID:
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On Fri, 27 Feb 2004, Lloyd Lachow wrote:
> I use yahoo! email, and can't subscribe to your group, or send you
> email. Any way around that?
Aha - I see what happened - qrp-cw-request wasn't on the spam filter
bypass list. Oops. A gig for Buchanan. I made the bad assumption that
everyone would click the URL in the confirmation message instead of
replying.
If you don't mind, give it another shot.
Thanks!
Jason N1SU
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 10:35:48 -0800 (PST)
From: Lloyd Lachow
To: last days of list
Subject: [169156] Re: for Jason N1SU
Message-ID: <20040227183548.28102.qmail@web41009.mail.yahoo.com>
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--- jsb@digistar.com wrote:
> If you don't mind, give it another shot.
I did - seems to have worked; we'll see - click on
the link! D'oh! - but still can't get a direct email
to you.
Thanks.
LL
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 13:44:01 -0500
From: John Sielke
To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu
Subject: [169157] Re: Listen to the tale
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>
>
>Listen to the tale of QRP-lehigh...
> From an infant it grew to knee-high.
>Then maimed by acts dastardly
>By one who was **********,
>Transplanted it now grows quite tree-high.
>
>
SHAME ON YOU! You used a bad word. Someone's child, chancing on QRP-L
while cruising the porn sites might see that.
>
>
>
>
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 14:20:53 -0500 (EST)
From: jsb@digistar.com
To: Lloyd Lachow
Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion
Subject: [169158] Re: for Jason N1SU
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On Fri, 27 Feb 2004, Lloyd Lachow wrote:
> > If you don't mind, give it another shot.
>
> I did - seems to have worked; we'll see - click on the link! D'oh! -
> but still can't get a direct email to you.
Pesky yahoo policies - Yahoo doesn't give a whit about spam proliferation
from their users and as a result ALL yahoo email users are universally
banned by just about every spam filter out there.
I catch hell from friends and family who use Yahoo and can't send email to
me or others on my machines - but the filters ward off about 500 bogus
pieces of mail destined for my main account every day so there's no way I
can lift it.
73 Jason N1SU
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 11:26:51 -0800
From: Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
To: Elecraft List , QRP-L ,
qrp-l@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [169159] New QST Review of Elecraft KX1 now on web
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The ARRL has just released their upcoming April QST review of the KX1
on their members page at:
http://www.arrl.org/members-only/prodrev/pdf/pr0404.pdf
73, Eric WA6HHQ
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 19:41:50 GMT
From: kc8aon@juno.com
To: myetsko@insydesw.com
Cc: qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU
Subject: [169160] Re: OT: before we go away... What is 'rndal'
Message-ID: <20040227.114255.11455.1965035@webmail12.lax.untd.com>
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Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low ?
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 19:46:28 GMT
From: kc8aon@juno.com
To: dale@botkin.org
Cc: qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU
Subject: [169161] Re: Just before we go
Message-ID: <20040227.114644.11455.1965080@webmail12.lax.untd.com>
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Ah heck ! Just throw in the last shovel full of dirt and pile on the flowers ! Rigimortis has set in, the grave is dug, and the stone is set ! SOB SOB............
72
Rick KC8AON
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 19:49:41 GMT
From: kc8aon@juno.com
To: kb2fel@yahoo.com
Cc: qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU
Subject: [169162] Re: Just before we go
Message-ID: <20040227.114949.11455.1965105@webmail12.lax.untd.com>
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What antenna ? Didn't need a stinking antenna to talk about Linux, slide rulers and Macintosh !
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 14:52:08 -0500
From: "JBCrafts"
To: ,
"Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Subject: [169163] RE: Listen to the tale, This List, etc. etc. etc.
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Friends don't let friends write limericks.
Think of the children, please.
Thank you.
AND RESPONSIBLE PARENTS KEEP THE CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER!
K8YS
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 12:54:30 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
From: ac7a@earthlink.net
To: eric@elecraft.com,
Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion
Subject: [169164] Re: New QST Review of Elecraft KX1 now on web
Message-ID: <22624759.1077911671395.JavaMail.root@dewey.psp.pas.earthlink.net>
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Eric,
The ARRL KX1 review lists the third-order IMD, with 20kHz/5kHz spacing as:
7MHz +0.5/+0.5dBm
14MHz +5.0/+5.0dBm
Is this correct, or a typo? If correct, why is it so significantly different for the 2 bands?
Regards, Thomas - AC7A (Tucson)
-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Sent: Feb 27, 2004 12:26 PM
To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion
Subject: New QST Review of Elecraft KX1 now on web
The ARRL has just released their upcoming April QST review of the KX1
on their members page at:
http://www.arrl.org/members-only/prodrev/pdf/pr0404.pdf
73, Eric WA6HHQ
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 15:28:04 -0500
From: Steve Lawrence
To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Subject: [169165] RE: Listen to the tale, This List, etc. etc. etc.
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The first rule of computer security:
Don't buy a computer.
The second rule of computer security:
If you buy a computer, don't turn it on.
Bonsoir,
Steve
aa8af
"JBCrafts"
Sent by: owner-qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU
02/27/2004 02:52 PM
Please respond to
jbcraft@adelphia.net
To
"Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
cc
Subject
RE: Listen to the tale, This List, etc. etc. etc.
Friends don't let friends write limericks.
Think of the children, please.
Thank you.
AND RESPONSIBLE PARENTS KEEP THE CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER!
K8YS
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 15:56:06 -0500
From: John Sielke
To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu
Subject: [169166] RE: Listen to the tale, This List, etc. etc. etc.
Message-ID: <403FAEE6.4070709@pobox.com>
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>
>
>AND RESPONSIBLE PARENTS KEEP THE CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER!
>
>K8YS
>
Is there such a thing any more? (responsible parent, not computer).
When today's parent hasn't foisted his little sociopath off on some
unsuspecting school or day care, he/she:
a. sits him/her down to "surf the web," or play computer games.
b. Sets him/her down in front of TV.
c. Sends him/her to the Mall.
Back when I was a kid, Dad sat me in front of the rig, and told me to
work somebody (CW of course). But now the CW is not required, the whole
parenting thing has gone to H....Heck.
(See how cleverly I worked the CW angle in? And it's all the ARRL's
fault, too. The ARRL causes juvenile delinquents!).
When BPL is available, the kids will be able to download their porn faster.
John W2AGN
------------------------------
Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 16:11:21 -0500
From: Nils R Young
To: QRP-L@lehigh.edu
Subject: [169167] Rechecking my work
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Y'all,
Well, I've gotten far enough along to know that the transmitter line-up
for this re-do of the 40-9er & some others stuff needs a regrouping.
However, I am also at the point where I can say that all this fits on a
board just under 3.25x1.5 inches. No AF filter, just the LC thingie that
is in the 40-9er. Direct conversion receiver (works pretty well, actually
. . . makes me think I might try my own version of the Sudden but with a
few other twisted circuits just for kicks.)
And almost enough room elsewhere in this project to put a tiny TL082 AF
filter that might be a nominal "drop-in" for where the LC thingie in the
40-9er, 'cept that it raises the holes count considerably & jacks me into
the next price bracket, which I ain't ready for just quite yit.
But first I have to clear all the transmit stuff off the board I do have
(ok, three boards I do have, although only one of 'em is filled with
parts) so I can try something a little different.
And then I have to go back and recheck my work a couple mores times.
73
Nils
. . . Dan's SP&K's little "universal CW filter" is the basis for the
TL082 AF filter that I've thought about boarding up . . . or for $10 &
some shipping I could get another one myself & save the space & money for
other stupid ideas . . .
----------------------------
Nils R. Bull Young -- W8IJN -- La Estancia de los Guajolotes Sonrientes
-- http://w8ijn.tripod.com -- http://members.fortunecity.com/nilsbull --
"If you can see this, thank a trilobite!""
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 16:14:15 -0500
From: "Mark S. Adams, P.E."
To: QRP-L@LEHIGH.EDU
Subject: [169168] K2QO Fox Log for 2/24/04
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Hi Gang,
If you see any obvious typo faux pas, please let me know. It was a WILD
hunt. The QSB did in a few Q's, but heck, that happens every hunt.
Thanks to all 91 hams who made the log.
N4ROA 559 VA DAN 5W 0200
N9NE 559 WI TODD 5W 0201
N0UR 559 MN JIM 5W 0202
WA9TZE 589 WI JIM 5W 0203
AC5JH 559 OK TOM 5W 0203
K9OZ 500 IL BRUCE 3W 0204
W5TB 559 TX DOC 5W 0205
W9XT 559 WI GARY 5W 0206
W9XU 559 WI LON 5W 0206
K9TJL 599 IL TJ 5W 0208
KQ9L 559 IL RICH 5W 0208
N4DD 559 TN DENNIS 5W 0209
KL7V 559 OK SAM 5W 0210
W5YR 559 TX GEO 5W 0211
K3PH 599 PA BOB 5W 0212
K0EVZ 599 NM DOC 4W 0213
W0UFO 559 MN MILT 5W 0213
K9IS 599 WI STEVE 5W 0215
KW4JS 559 TN JOHN 5W 0215
N0DT 559 MO DAN 5W 0216
K9IUA 559 IA KEVIN 5W 0218
AF4LQ 559 KY MIKE 5W 0218
K0MAX 559 MN MAX 5W 0219
N3BJ 559 VA ARLEN 5W 0220
KK5LD 559 TX DP 5W 0221
W0ANM 559 MN CHRIS 5W 0222
K0UA 559 MN JEFF 5W 0223
N1FN 559 CO ET 5W 0224
K5UV 559 OK MIKE 5W 0225
K5KDG 559 AR STEVE 5W 0226
WB4X 559 NC BRENT 5W 0227
KG4PUG 559 VA DAVE 5W 0228
KG0PP 559 CO JIM 5W 0229
KT5V 559 TX DAVID 5W 0232
VE5RC 339 SK BRUCE 5W 0233
KB0R 599 MN LARRY 5W 0234
K0LOA 559 TX DWAYNE 5W 0235
K5JHP 559 TX BILL 5W 0236
K4JPN 599 GA STEVE 4W 0236
AG0T 559 ND TODD 5W 0238
K0HUU 599 MO DON 5W 0238
N9AW 559 WI JERRY 5W 02
W5USJ 559 TX CHUCK 5W 0241
AA5O 559 LA VERN 5W 0243
NK9G 559 WI RICK 5W 0244
NV4V 559 KY PETE 5W 0245
W0RSP 599 SD ADE 5W 0246
VE6JAZ 559 AB ROB 5W 0247
W0NTA 559 CO DICK 5W 0248
KI0II 559 CO RON 5W 0249
K0PC 559 MN PAT 5W 0249
K6BNX 559 CA ARLEN 5W 0251
VA6RF 559 AB EARL 5W 0252
N0JRN 559 MO JIRRY 5W 0253
K0FRP/4 579 SC AL 5W 0254
W2XN 559 FL FRED 5W 0255
W7ELW 559 AZ JARL 5W 0256
K5DI 559 NM KARL 5W 0256
K5EOA 559 LA WAYNE 5W 0258
AG4PJ 559 AL DAVE 5W 0259
AC7A 559 AZ TOM 5W 0300
N1TP 559 FL TOM 5W 0302
K6VNX 559 CA ARLEN 5W 0304
AA7EQ 559 AZ BOB 5W 0306
K3ESE 559 MD LLOYD 5W 0311
KD5UDB 599 LA HARRY 5W 0312
W0CH 599 MO DAVE 5W 0312
KB2FEL 559 FL BOB 5W 0314
N5ZE 559 TX LEW 5W 0315
N0DSP 599 CO TOM 5W 0316
W9UQB/7 559 AZ MIKE 5W 0317
KC1FB 559 CT JIM 5W 0318
K4BYF 559 FL JACK 5W 0319
N5IB 559 LA JIM 5W 0320
W0PWE 559 IL JERRY 5W 0323
W9JOP 559 VA BOB 150MW 0324
KI0RB 559 CO VINCE 4W 0326
N0TK 559 CO DAN 5W 0327
KG4FSN 559 FL JUAN 5W 0328
K7HBN 559 WA GEORGE 1W 0332
W2RLJ 559 NJ LARRY 5W 0336
NR3E 599 TX DAVE 5W 0338
KZ5J 579 TX PAT 3W 0300
NK6A 559 CA DOUG 5W 0341
AJ4AY 559 AL JAY 5W 0343
K6IA 559 CA ROB 5W 0344
KG6CYN 559 CA TREVOR 5W 0348
K5TCC 599 TX DOC 5W 0351
VE6EX 559 AB DON 5W 0351
W0RW 579 CO PAUL 2W 0354
K5SR 559 TX DALE 5W 0354
K2QO 559 NY FOX 5W 0400
72,
Mark K2QO
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 15:20:09 -0600
From: Rob Matherly
To: jsielke@pobox.com
Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion
Subject: [169169] Re: Listen to the tale, This List, etc. etc. etc.
Message-ID: <403FB489.4060401@jetnetinc.net>
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John Sielke wrote:
>
> When BPL is available, the kids will be able to download their porn
> faster.
>
Heck, just let people transmit porn via SSTV. That'll get the kiddies
interested in radio...
If we can figure out a way to transmit streaming webcam feeds via 20m,
we'll hit the jackpot!
--
72/73/oo - Rob, W0JRM - jimrob@jetnetinc.net - ARRL MEMBER
FPQrp -330; QRPp-I #19; WATPK #1; SOC #442; ARS #1143
Are you a gun nut? http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gun_nut_hams
http://www.robmatherly.com <--- Not ham related!
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 16:27:26 -0500
From: "Mark S. Adams, P.E."
To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu
Subject: [169170] Can someone crosspost the K2QO/Fox Log Pls
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Hi Gang,
I have been unable to subscribe to the new list. My email requests seem to
be going into the bit bucket.
Could someone please cut/paste the log and post it there?
72,
Mark K2QO/Fox
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 17:11:20 -0500
From: Rick McKee
To: jimrob@jetnetinc.net
Cc: qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU
Subject: [169171] Re: Listen to the tale, This List, etc. etc. etc.
Message-ID: <20040227.171211.10054.1.kc8aon@juno.com>
On Fri, 27 Feb 2004 15:20:09 -0600 Rob Matherly
writes:
>Heck, just let people transmit porn via SSTV. That'll get the kiddies
>
>interested in radio...
>
>If we can figure out a way to transmit streaming webcam feeds via 20m,
>
>we'll hit the jackpot!
Do you really think it's proper to let the kiddies watch their parents in
the heat of the moment live via amateur radio ? Of course, kids with 2
mommies or 2 daddies are probably accustomed to watching already !
Rick KC8AON
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 17:05:08 -0500
From: Rick McKee
To: jsielke@pobox.com
Cc: qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU
Subject: [169172] Re: Listen to the tale, This List, etc. etc. etc.
Message-ID: <20040227.171211.10054.0.kc8aon@juno.com>
On Fri, 27 Feb 2004 15:56:06 -0500 John Sielke
writes:
>When BPL is available, the kids will be able to download their porn
>faster.
And upload their viruses faster too !
Rick KC8AON
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 14:35:23 -0800
From: Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
To: ac7a@earthlink.net
Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion
Subject: [169173] Re: New QST Review of Elecraft KX1 now on web
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Hi Thomas,
Actually, a difference of 4.5 dB in IP3 between 20M and 40M is not too
significant. I frequently see variances in this measurement of 1-2 dB just
between different days and different lab set ups. In this case it is probably
due to the slightly higher sensitivity and gain on 40M, which in turn reduces
the maximum signal handling level slightly.
In any case, for a small, low power, portable rig like the KX1, IP3 numbers in
this range are typical and do not present a problem. :-)
73, Eric WA6HHQ
==============
ac7a@earthlink.net wrote:
> Eric,
>
> The ARRL KX1 review lists the third-order IMD, with 20kHz/5kHz spacing as:
> 7MHz +0.5/+0.5dBm
> 14MHz +5.0/+5.0dBm
>
> Is this correct, or a typo? If correct, why is it so significantly different for the 2 bands?
>
> Regards, Thomas - AC7A (Tucson)
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 15:30:53 -0800
From: "Rich Johnson"
To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Subject: [169174] de-bounce
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Given a push button that grounds a pullup that is input to a PIC pin is it
help the switch bounce if a 0.001uF cap is connected between the switch? By
help i mean lessen the switch bounce time?
cheers,
rich
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 15:41:01 -0800
From: Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
To: K6BJ list , QRP-L ,
qrp-l@mailman.qth.net, MOBIE List ,
Subject: [169175] After Radiofest this weekend, you are invited to visit N6IJ in Marina
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Forwarded for Kim, KD6TLB, President of MBARA / N6IJ:
---
After Radiofest, (Saturday 2/28 in Monterey, CA) you are invited to visit N6IJ
in Marina.
N6IJ, the former MARS radio station at Ft. Ord, will host an open house this
Saturday, from noon to 5 PM.
Membership in N6IJ is open to all hams, and grants full access to the station
The station is a world class ham radio station equipped with HF rigs, KW
linears, VHF, and a satellite station. The antenna farm consists of over 5
acres of antennas covering most bands. (See http://www.n6ij.org for pictures)
Members take an active role in the management and operation of the station.
There is room for experimental antennas, and workshop space for projects.
The N6IJ open house is scheduled from Noon to 5 PM on Saturday. Club VP, Tom
Tengdin will be there to receive members and guests. Eric Swartz, of Elecraft
(and a board member of N6IJ) will be showing off new Elecraft products live
using the N6IJ antenna farm.
Directions:
The station is located in Marina, CA, approximately 5 miles north of NPSARC
Radiofest event in Monterey. From Radiofest, travel north on Hwy. 1. Exit at
12th St. Go about 1 mile east on Imjim Parkway/12th Ave., and turn right on
California Ave. (Just past the big sand pile.) Then make a sharp left turn at
DX drive, and you are at N6IJ.
From Santa Cruz, travel south on Hwy. 1 to Marina. Exit 12th street, and
follow the directions above.
For a map and pictures of the station see:
http://www.n6ij.org
N6IJ Members- drag a friend over. Bribe them with offers of food and drink.
Also- you will have a chance to add yourself to the very cool N6IJ door
control system, which lets you in the station using your driver's license as a
key.
The event is open to members and non-members alike.
73, Kim KD6TLB
------------------------------
End of QRP-L Digest 3210
************************
--------------------------------
Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 19:03:11 EST
From: qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU
Subject: QRP-L digest 3211
QRP-L Digest 3211
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) [169176] Re: de-bounce
by Dale Botkin
2) [169177] Re: de-bounce
by "John J. McDonough"
3) [169178] RE: [Elmer 160] PIC El Programming Problems
by "Kevin M., W8VOS"
4) [169179] Re: 2n2222 as replacement for MPS5179
by "Michael C. Boatright"
5) [169180] Re: Listen to the tale, This List, etc. etc. etc.
by Peter Bonucci
6) [169181] RE: [Elmer 160] PIC El Programming Problems
by "Craig Johnson"
7) [169182] Everybody's moving!
by "Bob Okas"
8) [169183] AT in PA on Sunday
by "Ron Polityka"
9) [169184] Re: [QRP-L] Last Chance to Get Your QRP-L Number ! ! ! (fwd)
by "Thom R. Lacosta"
10) [169185] Re: 2n2222 as replacement for MPS5179
by "Rod N0RC"
11) [169186] KX1 Battery Modifications
by W0rw@aol.com
12) [169187] Bacon Bits March issue
by kd5kxf
13) [169188] More interesting PCB stuff
by Nils R Young
14) [169189] Elmer Qustion: Antenna feedline
by Tom Mc
15) [169190] CQ WPX 2003 CW results....
by "George Osier"
16) [169191] Re: [QRP-L] Elmer Qustion: Antenna feedline
by Michael Neverdosky
17) [169192] Re: [QRP-L] Elmer Question: Antenna feedline (long)
by "George, W5YR"
18) [169193] K2QO Fox Log Rev 2 and Apology
by "Mark S. Adams, P.E."
19) [169194] March Bacon Bits is online
by kd5kxf
20) [169195] Sunday Morning SSB/CW QRP Net
by "Ken La Rose"
21) [169196] Too much like brothers!
by Tim Groat
22) [169197] Dust Cover for Mercury Paddle:
by "J. W. (Dub) Thornton"
23) [169198] Re: [QRP-L] Dust Cover for Mercury Paddle:
by "Lew Paceley"
24) [169199] re: Dust Cover for Mercury Paddle:
by "J. W. (Dub) Thornton"
25) [169200] Attn. Larry Stamm WB3EVL
by "J. W. (Dub) Thornton"
26) [169201] Re: Dust Cover for Mercury Paddle:
by "Sam Binkley"
27) [169202] Re: [QRP-L] Dust Cover for Mercury Paddle:
by "J. W. (Dub) Thornton"
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 18:58:43 -0600 (CST)
From: Dale Botkin
To: Rich Johnson
Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion
Subject: [169176] Re: de-bounce
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On Fri, 27 Feb 2004, Rich Johnson wrote:
> Given a push button that grounds a pullup that is input to a PIC pin is it
> help the switch bounce if a 0.001uF cap is connected between the switch? By
> help i mean lessen the switch bounce time?
Why would you do with hardware what can so easily be done in software?
Code is free, parts cost money/take up PCB space/break/etc. Switch
debouncing in software is easy, free, and can be made into a function or
subroutine to be called any time you need it, no matter how many switches
you have to debounce.
Remember my mantra: The ideal hardware design uses zero parts. You may
not make it there, but the closer you get the better off you are. 8-)
73,
Dale - N0XAS
--
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 20:06:36 -0500
From: "John J. McDonough"
To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Cc:
Subject: [169177] Re: de-bounce
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Rich
hehe - these answers are never as straightforward as you would like ... the
answer is "it depends".
If the switch bounce is pretty high frequency, you can pretty much squash it
with a cap. However, many switches bounce for quite a long time, and the
cap may do more harm than good.
The best thing to do is to look at it with a scope. If you can dampen the
excursions quickly then it may be a help. But a couple lines of code are
always cheaper than a cap, so unless you are really pressed for space in
your application I wouldn't even bother. Also look at your app. Again, in
many cases some switch bounce isn't a big deal, and you don't even need to
bother with the debounce code.
72/73 de WB8RCR http://www.qsl.net/wb8rcr
didileydadidah QRP-L #1446 Code Warriors #35
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rich Johnson"
To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2004 6:30 PM
Subject: de-bounce
> Given a push button that grounds a pullup that is input to a PIC pin is it
> help the switch bounce if a 0.001uF cap is connected between the switch?
By
> help i mean lessen the switch bounce time?
>
> cheers,
> rich
>
>
>
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 20:24:25 -0500
From: "Kevin M., W8VOS"
To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" ,
Subject: [169178] RE: [Elmer 160] PIC El Programming Problems
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Craig and gang,
> Please tell me more about this. I assume you mean that you
> see CTS swinging from
> +4v (nominal "high") to -4v (nominal "low"). Something like
> that, right?
No, it is only swinging from +4 to +0.4V
> When you say it does read data from the PIC, do you mean that
> you program the
> PIC with your other (PICALL) programmer and then read it back
> with the PIC-EL? And does this yield all "correct" data? If
> so, it indicates that your clock pulse (RB7)
> is OK. If your Data pulse (RB6) shows similar voltage swings
> when you Write, it
> should be OK too.
Yes. It reads the program I am able to install with the PICALL.
> >However, I still am unable to
> >program. Once again, just the first Program Memory location
> and always
> >a h0000. This in itself might be telling us something. Here
> is what I
> >think... The FPP program is dutifully sending the
> information out the
> >comm port and the PIC-EL is receiving it. Now since it is
> all zeros or
> >low levels, perhaps the programming voltage isn't enough and
> each bit
> >is a 'low'. So that is what the PIC-EL programs.
>
> Do you have a solid 5v (or close) coming out of the U2
> voltage regulator? Again, I would like to know what "high"
> and "low" voltage levels you see at
> RB6 and RB7 when you are trying to Write to the PIC.
Yes, 5V on the money.
My problem appears to be RB7. It is only getting to 1.2V, which is a
low.
RB6 is getting up to 1.6V. What could cause this?
> > FPP now reads back the
> >first memory location and finding something different then was sent,
> >shuts down with "Failed to Program!".
>
> Yes, it will shut down quickly if it detects an error.
>
> >My program voltage is 11.58V however I am supplying 15.08V
> with a wall
> >wart (unregulated 12VDC @ 200ma). Is this normal? The
> 11.58V I mean.
> >73/72 - Kevin, W8VOS
>
> That should be fine. The voltage is limited to 11.58v by the
> zener diode.
>
> If you put your volt meter on PIC pin 4 (MCLR) as you start
> to program what
> do you see? It should go to zero (to reset the PIC) and
> then very quickly jump up
> to 11.5v to start the programming sequence.
Yes. It starts at ~.72V and jumps to 11.56V with the read. I can only
get a good test on it in read as that is working and FPP doesn't shut
down with the error. In program I only have milliseconds to read the
voltage.
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 21:24:44 -0500
From: "Michael C. Boatright"
To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu
Cc: rc7039-hr@yahoo.com
Subject: [169179] Re: 2n2222 as replacement for MPS5179
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Rod,
Rod, are you sure it's Q2 and not Q3? I'm assuming you're talking about=20
the QRP-RF PCB ASSY (RF board). On that board, Q2 is a 2N5109 and Q3 is a=
=20
2N5179. If memory serves, I popped the 2N5109 once... You really don't=20
want to replace the 2N5109 with a 2N2222 as Q2 runs hot as it is...
Assuming you're talking about replacing a MPS5179 with a 2N2222, from an=20
"absolute maximum ratings" standpoint (see below), you should be just=20
fine--the 2N2222 exceeds the MPS5179 ratings in the most critical=20
parameters. So it probably "won't blow." Most importantly, the 2N2222 has=
=20
a higher power dissipation (and if its a driver, the Index drives its=20
drivers pretty hard).
However, the MPS5179 (2N5179) is significantly lower noise, and its Ft is a=
=20
good 3 times higher. The minimum Ft of the 2N2222 is 250, according to the=
=20
Philips datasheet. Using "Good Engineering Practice" (or W1FB, which is, I=
=20
guess pretty much the same thing), you want the Ft to be 5 times the=20
operating frequency of the amplifier. Q2/Q3 is the IF amplifer, running at=
=20
the 50MHz IF, so you're right in there with that parameter, and the minimum=
=20
DC gain (hFE) is actually higher in the 2N2222 (but of course, with a=20
900MHz fT the 2N5179 is a much better VHF transistor).
The biggest consideration is the noise factor. So what may happen is that=
=20
you may actually raise the overall noise factor of the Index, which for the=
=20
same bandwidth, will lower the minimum discernable signal--per EMRFD, MDS=20
(dBm) =3D -174 dBm + NF(dB) + 10 log(B), where B is bandwidth in Hz.
So, it'll probably work (and sounds like it does), but if you want the same=
=20
performance as before, I'd order another 5179 and put it in, since it is in=
=20
the 50MHz IF. Might be OK, might not. YRMV. An interesting exercise,=20
however, would be to measure the MDS with the 2N2222 in place of the=20
MPS5179. Would be interesting to observe the actual effect.
72 de Mike, KO4WX
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
MPS5179
VCBO (Collector-Base Voltage) - 20V
VCEO (Collector-Emitter Voltage) - 12V
IC (Collector Current - Continuous) - 50mA
PD (Total Device Dissipation) - 350mW
2N2222
VCBO (collector-base voltage open emitter) - 60V
VCEO (collector-emitter voltage open base) - 30V
IC (collector current (DC)) - 800mA
PD (total power dissipation) - 500mW
ELECTRICAL/SMALL SIGNAL CHARACTERISTICS
MPS5179
hFE (DC Current Gain IC =3D 3.0 mA, VCE =3D 1.0 V 25) - Min 250
fT (Current Gain - Bandwidth Product IC =3D 5.0 mA, VCE =3D 6.0 V, f =3D 100=
MHz)=20
- Min 900MHz; Max 2000 MHz
Ccb (Collector-Base Capacitance VCB =3D 10 V, IE =3D 0, f =3D 0.1 to 1.0=
MHz) -=20
Max 1.0 pF
NF (Noise Figure IC =3D 1.5 mA, VCE =3D 6.0 V, RS =3D 50=A7=D9, f =3D 200=
MHz) - Min 5.0 dB
2N2222
hFE (DC current gain IC =3D 10 mA; VCE =3D 10 V) - Min 75
fT (transition frequency IC =3D 20 mA; VCE =3D 20 V; f =3D 100 MHz) - Min=
250MHz
Cc (collector capacitance IE =3D ie =3D 0; VCB =3D 10 V; f =3D 1 MHz) - Max=
8 pF
NF (noise figure IC =3D 200 mA; VCE =3D 5 V; RS =3D 2 kW; f =3D 1 kHz; B =3D=
200 Hz=20
2N2222A) - Max 4 dB
Michael C. Boatright
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 20:36:35 -0800
From: Peter Bonucci
To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Subject: [169180] Re: Listen to the tale, This List, etc. etc. etc.
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On Friday 27 February 2004 02:05 pm, Rick McKee wrote:
> On Fri, 27 Feb 2004 15:56:06 -0500 John Sielke
>
> writes:
> >When BPL is available, the kids will be able to download their porn
> >faster.
>
>
>
> And upload their viruses faster too !
>
> Rick KC8AON
*My* children will *write* their own viruses, thank you very much! :)
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 23:27:35 -0600
From: "Craig Johnson"
To:
Subject: [169181] RE: [Elmer 160] PIC El Programming Problems
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Kevin,
>> Please tell me more about this. I assume you mean that you
>> see CTS swinging from
>> +4v (nominal "high") to -4v (nominal "low"). Something like
>> that, right?
>No, it is only swinging from +4 to +0.4V
Then this is at least one of your problems. When TD is asserted, it should
have -12v (nominal) on it. This should pull CTS below zero for the lows.
What do you get on TD when it is "asserted"? (I think you said once, but
I want to make sure, and I can't find it in the archive.) Assuming that it is
-12v or so, I wonder about diode D4 or R7 or R8.
> It reads the program I am able to install with the PICALL.
This is really confusing. It indicates CTS is going low enough after all.
>> Do you have a solid 5v (or close) coming out of the U2
>> voltage regulator? Again, I would like to know what "high"
>> and "low" voltage levels you see at
>> RB6 and RB7 when you are trying to Write to the PIC.
>Yes, 5V on the money.
>My problem appears to be RB7. It is only getting to 1.2V, which is a low.
>RB6 is getting up to 1.6V. What could cause this?
Neither of these are very good highs. Here's something to try. Try REMOVING
the LCD from the socket while you try to program it. The PIC pins RB6 and RB7
are also connected to the LCD, so maybe there is an interaction.
Looks like we will have to take this off line now, Kevin. We'll find it.
-Craig, AA0ZZ
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 00:55:59 -0800
From: "Bob Okas"
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Subject: [169182] Everybody's moving!
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Hi Folks,
It looks like 2004 is the year of the Big Move. First qrp-l and now the
Foothill Swapmeet. For those not familiar, the swapmeet at Foothill College
in Los Altos Hills has been going held for many years in the SF Bay Area.
The first swap of the year is on Saturday, March 13 at the new location.
Details at:
http://www.electronicsfleamarket.com/Default.htm
Follow the link for directions to the new, unnamed location. I'll sure miss
having to come up with $2 in quarters for the parking permits!
73,
Bob - W3CD
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 07:50:44 -0500
From: "Ron Polityka"
To: ".QRP-L"
Subject: [169183] AT in PA on Sunday
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Hello,
Sunday is to be very warm in the EPA area, so I plan to go out on the
Appalachian Trail in PA. If I am doing my math correctly, this will be my
48th trip out on the AT with QRP radio. Yep, for the past 48 months I have
been going out to the AT once a month no matter what the weather conditions
were. My first trip was in March 2000. So the warm temps will be a great
relief.
I took a hard fall on Tuesday on the snow and ice. I landed on my knee, so
this will be a test to see how the knee feels. I might hike in a few miles,
not really sure.
I plan on leaving the home QTH around 13:00 UTC. I could be on the air
around 15:00 UTC.
I will have my K1 on 40, 30, 20 & 15 meters. I plan on using WA3WSJ's VBWFPA
vertical for 40, 30 & 20. I am taking a 15 meter dipole incase the band
opens up. I could be out until19:00 UTC if the bands and QSO's are good.
72 and Thanks,
Ron Polityka
WB3AAL
www.n3epa.org/
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 07:58:38 -0500 (EST)
From: "Thom R. Lacosta"
To: "qrp-L@Lehigh.EDU"
Subject: [169184] Re: [QRP-L] Last Chance to Get Your QRP-L Number ! ! ! (fwd)
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Thom
http://www.baltimorehon.com/ Home of the Baltimore Lexicon
http://www.tlchost.net/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month
---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 07:57:40 -0500 (EST)
From: Thom R. Lacosta
To: Paul Valko
Cc: q
Subject: Re: [QRP-L] Last Chance to Get Your QRP-L Number ! ! !
On Fri, 27 Feb 2004, Paul Valko wrote:
> Hi Everyone!
>
> Do you have a QRP-L "number?"
>
> I emailed our new QRP-L sysadmin, Jim, regarding this issue. He's going to
> work on an automated number generating system soon. In the meantime he
> suggested that I post to remind you, to take this opportunity and grab a
> QRP-L Number while QRP-L at lehigh is still functioning.
If folks want it, I could set up an online database that would allow
folks to enter their call, qrp-l and optional email address line
Would work similar to
http://www.zerobeat.net/qrp/k2data.html
Thom
http://www.baltimorehon.com/ Home of the Baltimore Lexicon
http://www.tlchost.net/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 07:02:55 -0700
From: "Rod N0RC"
To: "qrp-l"
Subject: [169185] Re: 2n2222 as replacement for MPS5179
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Mike et. al.,
Yes I'm sure, Please re-read the first sentence of my post:
"I'm fixing up the Noise Bridge in an INDEX Labs QRP Companion.?
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
I believe you are discussing the radio itself. No further response are
necessary--I ordered some MPS5179s.
73, Rod N0RC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael C. Boatright"
To:
Cc:
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2004 7:24 PM
Subject: Re: 2n2222 as replacement for MPS5179
Rod,
Rod, are you sure it's Q2 and not Q3? I'm assuming you're talking about
the QRP-RF PCB ASSY (RF board). On that board, Q2 is a 2N5109 and Q3 is
a
2N5179. If memory serves, I popped the 2N5109 once... You really don't
want to replace the 2N5109 with a 2N2222 as Q2 runs hot as it is...
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 09:53:12 EST
From: W0rw@aol.com
To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu
Subject: [169186] KX1 Battery Modifications
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Here is the KX1 - 1/2AA NiCad battery modification...
Originally i had 6 'AA' NiCad batteries in my KX1 but i needed more power
for pedestrian mobile operation.
i removed 4 of the 'AA' NiCad batteries and added 8 - 1/2'AA'-250 short type
to boost the voltage to 14 VDC. That raises the output power to 3 Watts.
The operating time is about 3 hours on a full charge (depending on your speed
and number of "Q's)..
These batteries are available from Batteries Plus.
They have flat contacts so they need to have a little
solder blob added to the + terminal so they will touch each other when in
series.
These 1/2 AA 'short' batteries (250 mAH) are 7/8 inch long. There is a longer
1/2 'AA' battery that is 1.2 inches long and it won't fit the battery holder.
ps: If you make any modification to your KX1 it will void the warranty...
---------------
Here is a way to charge the 1/2AA NiCad's without taking the KX1 cover off.
(This is not suggested if you are only using primary L91 Li batteries).
Here is the modification i made to my KX1.
i installed a small 2.5 mm mono phone jack to the lower corner of the battery
chassis. You have to drill hole in the chassis.
The jack goes right below the auxiliary DC connector J1.
This jack has a NC switch built into it so when you plug in the charging plug
the batteries are disconnected from the radio and the charging voltage only
goes to the battery even if the radio is turned on.
The connections are: black wire to the jack ground pin, red wire to the
center pin and the NC switch wire to the red wire of J5-1.
Now you can operate the KX1 from the auxiliary DC connector while charging the
internal batteries through the new charging jack.
This modification allows charging internal batteries without taking the unit
apart. You can also monitor the battery voltage through this connector.
The charger can be any wall transformer that puts out about 18VDC open
circuit.
The charging current for the 1/2AA NiCad batteries is 50 ma for 5 hours.
You will need to insert a resistor in series with the transformer to limit
the charging current. They don't get hot at 50 ma.
---------
Here is another KX1 battery switching modification.
The current design "AND's" the internal battery and external battery sources
together using 2 diodes.
If your external battery voltage goes below the internal battery
voltage, the internal batteries will start draining.
i left my KX1 on for a few days and after i ran down the external battery and
the internal batteries took over and became discharged.
These were the expensive Lithium "AA" Primary batteries (L91's).
i wanted to save the use of these Li batteries for special uses
like Pedestrian Mobiling: See the w0rw/pm KX1 report on the Adventure Radio
Society web site at:
http://www.arsqrp.com/ars/pages/back_issues/2004_text/0204_text/W0RW.html
Here is the DC J1 switching Modification:
The DC Power connector has an unused (normally closed) switch.
This modification will use that switch so that when an external power source
is connected the internal batteries will be disconnected, and conversely when
the DC power plug is removed the internal batteries will be reconnected.
Open the unit on an ESD grounded work station.
Separate the battery compartment by pulling the battery connector (J1) out.
Cut the 2 traces that ground P1-2 "-" (getting scary now)...Top Side..
Now add an insulated jumper wire from P1-2 "-" to the side contact of J1
(J1 is the power connector), The unused switch contact is soldered to an
isolated pad just the left of the marking 'Z2'...
That's it....
Now you can protect those internal batteries.
One other thing that you can do is to set the LED Display Control to "INF"
then the LED display will act as a pilot light.
72 de w0rw
Paul w0rw@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 08:54:36 -0600
From: kd5kxf
To: "\"Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion\" "
Subject: [169187] Bacon Bits March issue
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Howdy folks... thought I would throw this out before ya'll turn out the lights
and leave. Flying Pigs Bacon Bits March Issue will be available online
sometime in the next few days. I sent it to /rick to upload to the webpage
this morning.
--
Mike Malone
KD5KXF
Balch Springs, Texas
FP 214
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Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 10:55:28 -0500
From: Nils R Young
To: QRP-L@lehigh.edu
Subject: [169188] More interesting PCB stuff
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Prieteni,
Part of the PCB game, especially for cheapo impulsives like meself, is
the number of holes you have to put on the board. Naturally enough, more
holes is more money. So then we get to SMT, where you ain't got as many
holes & the parts is tinier. Which explains the NorCal SMT kit & the
tendenz for going to SMT parts. Which is a real mess when you have a head
cold and start a ten-minute sneezing jag smack in the middle of inventory
for a new kit or whatever.
And then we get to beta-blockers so your hands (ok, so MY hands) won't
shake.
Stupid hippies.
Anyway, I'm closing in on checking my work again so I can get this tiny
board pitched at my door in an envelope with three or four days
turn-around time. Just for fun. And because it was Cindy's payday
yesterday & I ain't spent my obligatory share yit. But I come up against
the number of holes limit for the cheapo-check your work boards that I've
been playing with. And no, I ain't got back to the TDA1072 yit 'cause I'm
hung up on this obsession with a tiny radio fits in yer pocket, see?
The plan was to put a little board on the edge what I can chop off & use
as a op-amp CW fliter. That works fine 'cept I'm two holes away from the
limit, so I can't double 'em up like I do the radio board. It's a
complicated story. But anyway, I find myself looking at doing the fliter
as an SMT thingie. I have the tech data for the packages &c, but I'm also
not too keen on getting involved in the sneezing jag thing once I finally
get medicated enough so my hands don't shake & I ain't wild-eyed with
urgency to see if it all works in the third place.
At which point I'm thinking I better just cool my jets & go with the
flow, so to speak, 'cept I ain't using one of them flow-slobberin'
machines. Just a blunt-ended old slobberin' iron & a lot of restraint.
Patience ain't my forte, see? But I can say that the receiver hears well
enough to satisfy even my hungry-for-lots-of-audio ears. And I got about
half a watt out of the beast this morning, multiple slobberin' and parts
errors included. Maybe I have all the circuit errors all sorted out by
now, eh?
Yeah, right. Stupid hippies.
73
Nils
. . . and when I'm done with this 'n project? well, you know there's
always more . . . I'll have a couple four or five extra boards, just in
case . . .
----------------------------
Nils R. Bull Young -- W8IJN -- La Estancia de los Guajolotes Sonrientes
-- http://w8ijn.tripod.com -- http://members.fortunecity.com/nilsbull --
"If you can see this, thank a trilobite!""
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 11:06:05 -0500
From: Tom Mc
To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion ,
QRP-L@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [169189] Elmer Qustion: Antenna feedline
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Hi gang,
I have an antenna question which is of an Elmer nature as I'm sure its
pretty basic. I appreciate any help you may be able to provide.
It's almost March so I'm thinking that a spring project - once the weather
warms up - for me will be to replace my antenna feedline. I am using a 40
meter Windom antenna and am feeding it with RG-8. This feedline is several
years old and my question is how can I tell if it needs replacement? Here
are some facts, to help you understand my specific situation:
1) I can easily access the antenna end of the feedline, it is connected to
the Windom by a UHF connector which I can unscrew.
2) I have some test equipment including a DMM and a generic version (I
think "Vectronics") of the MFJ antenna analyzer.
3) I'm not sure what I am looking for, other than a direct short or an open
line.
4) I really have no reason to think that the RG-8 is bad, but every time
the bands are dead I scratch my head and look at the antenna to see if its
still there.
5) I realize that RG-8 probably wasn't the best choice, but it is what I
have, so if I replace it, I'll get something better, but if it doesn't need
replacement I don't want to, naturally.
If you'll need any more info, please let me know. Thanks in advance for any
help you might provide.
Tom McCulloch
WB2QDG
If only God would give me some clear sign! Like making a large deposit in my
name in a Swiss bank.
-Woody Allen
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 11:14:26 -0500
From: "George Osier"
To: "QRP-L"
Subject: [169190] CQ WPX 2003 CW results....
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Got this months CQ ....
Results were :
7 mhz CW , USA
W1CVE ..... 9348 , 58 , 57
N2JNZ ...... 8296 , 84 , 61
NE6M ....... 5220 , 49 , 45
More "Q"s , less points but anyway #2 USA QRP 7 MHZ !!!!!
See ya !!!!
73s
George , N2JNZ
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 12:19:27 -0500
From: Michael Neverdosky
To: Tom Mc ,
"QRP-L (qth.net)" ,
Subject: [169191] Re: [QRP-L] Elmer Qustion: Antenna feedline
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You can measure the loss of the feedline with your antenna analyzer.
I don't have the formulas at hand but they should be online. Look
for companion software for the antenna analyzers.
Remember that feedline loss makes the SWR look better than it really is.
You can put a known resistor at the antenna end (say 200 ohm) and then
measure the SWR at the feed end. The lower the SWR, the more loss there
is in the cable. If you used a 200 ohm resistor the best would be a
measured SWR of 4:1. This would show the lowest loss.
If you measure a SWR of 1:1 then the loss is probably WAY high and the
coax should be replaced.
If you do this measurement on your feedline when new then you can simply
compare measurements and see if the coax is failing.
This also allows you to measure the loss at the frequencies you use.
michael N6CHV
Tom Mc wrote:
>
> Hi gang,
> 1) I can easily access the antenna end of the feedline, it is connected to
> the Windom by a UHF connector which I can unscrew.
>
> 2) I have some test equipment including a DMM and a generic version (I
> think "Vectronics") of the MFJ antenna analyzer.
> Tom McCulloch
> WB2QDG
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 12:34:49 -0600
From: "George, W5YR"
To: "Tom Mc" ,
"Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" ,
Subject: [169192] Re: [QRP-L] Elmer Question: Antenna feedline (long)
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Tom, coax problems usually involve (a) connectors and their attachment to
the line and/or (b) increased line loss usually due to moisture getting into
the line and corroding the shield. Very old coax might also suffer from UV
effects such that the polyethylene dielectric has changed properties and
increased its contribution to line loss.
Checks of the line should include a close visual inspection of the
connectors and the solder joints to the coax at each end. The effects of
moisture and/or UV exposure can be checked by measuring the loss of the line
and comparing it to the expected loss based on published loss in dB/100-ft.
Of course, ohmeter checks for shorts and opens should be made if feasible,
although it is unlikely that a line that has worked for several years has
suddenly developed a short or open, unless a poor connector joint is
involved.
A more direct though invasive check for corrosion is simply to remove some
of the outer covering and examine the braid directly in the vicinity of the
connector at the antenna end. Any signs of corrosion there usually indicate
that more is present along the line and it should be replaced.
Line loss is easily measured with a wattmeter if you have or can borrow one.
The procedure is to first measure the power delivered to a dummy load from
the transmitter (any convenient power level will work but let's use 100
watts as an example) connected by a short length of known good coax. Then
connect the coax to be tested to the transmitter and move the wattmeter and
dummy load to the antenna end of the coax. Repeat the test measuring the
power delivered through the coax to the dummy load. It is important that
the transmitter power output not change while this test is being done.
Armed with the two power values (one at the line input and the other at the
line output) a subtraction of the smaller from the larger gives the measured
line loss in watts.
Now, we get a little technical. The specs for your RG-8 give matched line
loss in dB per hundred feet. You need to know the approximate length of your
line which you divide by 100 to find the loss in dB for that actual line
length. That is what presumably good new coax would do.
Now to find your measured line loss in dB, use the formula
dB loss = 10 x log(Pi/Po)
where Pi is the input power - say 100 watts as an example
Po is the measured output power - say 90 watts
The power ratio Pi/Po is equal to 100/90 in our example which is 1.111.
Using a calculator, find the log of 1.111 which is.0.0457. Multiply by 10 to
get the line loss as 0.457 dB.
The matched loss for RG-8 (Belden 8237) is 0.662 dB/100 ft at 14 MHz . Now,
let's assume that your line is 50 ft long. You can measure the line length
with your antenna analyzer if you don't know it.
So you would expect the loss for new, good RG-8 to be 0.331 dB. Your
measured loss is 0.457 dB which is 0.127 dB larger.
So, now comes the judgment part. How important is an added matched line loss
of 0.127 dB? We would expect that such a small fraction of a dB is likely to
be relatively unimportant. We know immediately that since it is a small
number that there is nothing seriously wrong with the cable and connectors.
Corroded coax or poor connector joints usually show larger losses.
To put it in perspective, if you input 100 watts to the line then the
expected loss of 0.331 dB represents a power ratio of 100/Po, so we need to
solve for this value of Po. With our calculator we solve the equation
10^(0.331/10) = 100/Po
or
Po = 100/(10^0.0331) = 92.66 watts
But we measured 90 watts of actual Po, so we know that the coax has an
additional power loss of 92.66 - 90 = 2.66 watts. This is 2.66% of the input
power of 100 watts.
Most folks would agree that an added loss of less than 3% is hardly cause
for concern, especially since the wattmeter can be in error by that much or
more.. Thus we can conclude that the coax is probably still in good shape,
although showing possible small signs of deterioration.
On the other hand suppose that we had measured only 40 watts output.
Immediately we know that we have a loser coax since 60 watts is being
dissipated in the line. This equates to a loss of 3.98 dB or over ten times
the expected loss for good RG-8. If the connectors check out, then something
is wrong with the line itself and replacement is indicated.
I have known coax to be good after 30 years in the sun and weather. So age
is not always the criterion. On the other hand, coax is relatively cheap, so
if you have doubts and lack the equipment to make these tests, the easy way
is just to run new coax. I suggest RG-8X for100 watts or less and RG-213 for
QRO.
I use RG-8X for all coax applications and find it to be very convenient with
its smaller size and weight. I would advise against RG-174 unless the line
is short and you need its small size and weight for some reason.
All this has told you how to build a clock because you asked for the time.
[g]
But. I wanted to overview the steps involved in making this test since you
posed it as an Elmer Question. Those get my attention!
73, George W5YR
w5yr@att.net
http://www.w5yr.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Mc"
To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" ;
Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2004 10:06 AM
Subject: [QRP-L] Elmer Qustion: Antenna feedline
> Hi gang,
> I have an antenna question which is of an Elmer nature as I'm sure its
> pretty basic. I appreciate any help you may be able to provide.
>
> It's almost March so I'm thinking that a spring project - once the weather
> warms up - for me will be to replace my antenna feedline. I am using a 40
> meter Windom antenna and am feeding it with RG-8. This feedline is
several
> years old and my question is how can I tell if it needs replacement? Here
> are some facts, to help you understand my specific situation:
>
> 1) I can easily access the antenna end of the feedline, it is connected to
> the Windom by a UHF connector which I can unscrew.
>
> 2) I have some test equipment including a DMM and a generic version (I
> think "Vectronics") of the MFJ antenna analyzer.
>
> 3) I'm not sure what I am looking for, other than a direct short or an
open
> line.
>
> 4) I really have no reason to think that the RG-8 is bad, but every time
> the bands are dead I scratch my head and look at the antenna to see if its
> still there.
>
> 5) I realize that RG-8 probably wasn't the best choice, but it is what I
> have, so if I replace it, I'll get something better, but if it doesn't
need
> replacement I don't want to, naturally.
>
> If you'll need any more info, please let me know. Thanks in advance for
any
> help you might provide.
>
> Tom McCulloch
> WB2QDG
>
>
>
>
> If only God would give me some clear sign! Like making a large deposit in
my
> name in a Swiss bank.
> -Woody Allen
>
>
>
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 14:16:39 -0500
From: "Mark S. Adams, P.E."
To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu
Subject: [169193] K2QO Fox Log Rev 2 and Apology
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Gang,
I used a new logging program for the hunt on Tuesday, ACLog. (I was having
trouble with TR Log.) Well, the post event processing was difficult to say
the least. While the input during the 2 hours was OK, I could not edit on
the fly. So I put the notes on a yellow pad on the desk. Fast forward to
the day I posted the log to the QRP-L. I forgot to bring the yellow pad to
work and I posted the unedited log anyway. BAD MISTAKE. I had about 15
notes on the pad and figured how bad could this be? Well, as has been
pointed out to me, it was the worst initial log posting to date.
One thing ACLog does it put the date at the end of the line and I could not
see how to easily move it to the front without manually editing each entry,
so I left it.
I am sorry if this seemed very screwed up. If I ever do this again, I will
fix it BEFORE sending it to the list.
So thanks to N1TP, who got the times where they belong, here is the Rev 2
of the log. Again, I do not have access to the new list so I cannot post
there.
K2QO - Hunt 35
0200 N4ROA 559 VA DAN 5W
0201 N9NE 559 WI TODD 5W
0202 N0UR 559 MN JIM 5W
0203 WA9TZE 589 WI JIM 5W
0203 AC5JH 559 OK TOM 5W
0204 K9OZ 599 IL BRUCE 3W
0205 W5TB 559 TX DOC 5W
0206 W9XT 559 WI GARY 5W
0206 W9XU 559 WI LON 5W
0208 K9TJL 599 IL TJ 5W
0206 KQ9L 559 IL RICH 5W
0209 N4DD 559 TN DENNIS 5W
0210 KL7V 559 OK SAM 5W
0211 W5YR 559 TX GEORGE 5W
0212 K3PH 599 PA BOB 5W
0213 K0EVZ 599 NM DOC 4W
0213 W0UFO 559 MN MERT 5W
0215 K9IS 599 WI STEVE 5W
0215 KW4JS 559 TN JOHN 5W
0216 N0DT 559 MO DAN 5W
0218 K9IUA 559 IA KEVIN 5W
0218 AF4LQ 559 KY MIKE 5W
0219 K0MAX 559 MN MAX 5W
0220 N3BJ 559 VA ALAN 5W
0221 KK5LD 559 TX DAN 5W
0222 W0ANM 559 MN CHRIS 5W
0223 K0UU 559 MN JEFF 5W
0224 N1FN 559 CO ET 5W
0225 K5UV 559 OK MIKE 5W
0226 K5KDG 559 AR STEVE 5W
0227 WB4X 559 NC BRENT 5W
0228 KG4PUG 559 VA DAVE 5W
0229 KG0PP 559 CO JIM 5W
0232 KT5V 559 TX DAVID 5W
0233 VE5RC 339 SK BRUCE 5W
0234 KB0R 599 MN LARRY 5W
0235 K0LOA 559 TX DWAIN 5W
0236 K5JHP 559 TX BILL 5W
0236 K4JPN 599 GA STEVE 4W
0238 AG0T 559 ND TODD 5W
0238 K0HUU 599 MO DON 5W
0240 N9AW 559 WI JERRY 5W
0241 W5USJ 559 TX CHUCK 5W
0243 AA5O 559 LA VERN 5W
0244 NK9G 559 WI RICK 5W
0245 NV4V 559 KY PETE 5W
0246 W0RSP 599 SD ADE 5W
0247 VE6JAZ 559 AB ROB 5W
0248 W0NTA 559 CO DICK 5W
0249 KI0II 559 CO RON 5W
0249 K0PC 559 MN PAT 5W
0251 K6VNX 559 CA ARLEN 5W
0252 VA6RF 559 AB EARL 5W
0253 N0JRN 559 MO JERRY 5W
0254 K0FRP 579 CO AL 5W
0255 W2XN 559 FL FRED 5W
9256 W7ILW 559 AZ WALT 5W
0256 K5DI 559 NM KARL 5W
0258 K5EOA 559 LA WAYNE 5W
0259 AG4PJ 559 AL DAVE 5W
0300 AC7A 559 AZ TOM 5W
0302 N1TP 559 FL TOM 5W
0306 AA7EQ 559 AZ BOB 5W
0311 K3ESE 559 MD LLOYD 5W
0312 KD5UDB 599 LA CHRIS 5W
0312 W0CH 599 MO DAVE 5W
0314 KB2FEL 559 WV BOB 5W
0315 N5ZE 559 TX LEW 5W
0316 N0DSP 599 CO TOM 5W
0317 W9UQB 559 AZ MIKE 5W
0318 KC1FB 559 CT JIM 5W
0319 K4BYF 559 FL JACK 5W
0320 N5IB 559 LA JIM 5W
0323 W0PWE 559 IL JERRY 5W
0324 W9JOP 559 VA BOB 150MW
0326 KI0RB 559 CO VINCE 4W
0327 N0TK 559 CO DAN 5W
0328 KG4FSN 559 FL JUAN 5W
0332 K7HBN 559 WA GEORGE 1W
0336 W2LJ 559 NJ LARRY 5W
0338 NR3E 599 TX DAVE 5W
0340 KZ5J 579 TX PAT 3W
0341 NK6A 559 CA DON 5W
0343 AJ4AY 559 AL JAY 5W
0344 K6IA 559 CA WARD 5W
0348 KG6CYN 559 CA TREV 5W
0351 K5TCC 599 TX DOC 5W
0351 VE6EX 559 AB DAN 5W
0354 W0RW 579 CO PAUL 2W
0354 K5SR 559 TX DALE 5W
0400 N0IT xxx MO FOX 5W
0400 K2QO xxx NY FOX 5W
73,
Mark K2QO
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 14:05:30 -0600
From: kd5kxf
To: fpqrp-l@fpqrp.com
Cc: qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU
Subject: [169194] March Bacon Bits is online
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You can follow this link to get your copy... hot off the computer!
http://www.fpqrp.com/news.html
--
Mike Malone
KD5KXF
Balch Springs, Texas
FP 214
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 15:26:48 -0500
From: "Ken La Rose"
To: , "QRP-L" ,
"QRP-Canada"
Cc: ,
"Tom Hamblin" ,
Subject: [169195] Sunday Morning SSB/CW QRP Net
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Please join us if you can for another informal weekly QRP gathering on 40m
around 7.067MHz, at 10:00 AM local (ET), 1500 UTC tomorrow morning. Listen
for NCS VE3ELA on lower sideband, or break-in on CW/SSB if you hear a net
participant, and they will QSP. All Hams within hearing range are invited to
check in.
Last week's net (our 15th) was lots of fun, and conditions were good. A few
ops hung around and we played with turning the power down (in one case, to
half a watt). Here's the group:
VE3JC John, London, ON
VE3AB Earl, nr Almonte, ON
VE3QF Tony, Scarborough, ON
VE3RLX Ric, Brantford, ON
VE3CLS Fred, Huntsville, ON
VE3OSC John VA3JE at Ont. Science Ctr., Toronto, ON
VE3JEV Richard, London, ON
NA8M John, Grand Rapids, MI
VE3DPC Dave, MIlton, ON
VE3XT Bill, sunny Thunder Bay, ON
VE3RRQ Mike, nr Lindsay, ON
VE2GB Real, N of Montreal, QC
Hope you can join us tomorrow!
72,
de Ken VE3ELA NCS, Midland, ON
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 14:34:19 -0700
From: Tim Groat
To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu
Subject: [169196] Too much like brothers!
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>"Some occupants treated each other
> Not too much like brothers..."
Let's see, we share some rather unusual traits...
We're always bickering over unimportant things...
When disputes turn ugly "dad" cools off the combatants...
Despite that, perhaps *because of that*, we all hang together to the end.
That sounds like brothers to me!
72,
--Tim (KR0U)
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 15:43:42 -0600
From: "J. W. (Dub) Thornton"
To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu, qrp-l@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [169197] Dust Cover for Mercury Paddle:
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Gang:
Some time ago, there was an address listed for an individual making dust
covers for various paddles, including the Mercury/Hensley. I bought one for
the Mercury, and now have a friend wanting one for the Hensley, however,
I have managed to misplace my information for ordering. Anyone able to bail
me out??
Thanks,
"72" Dub
--
J. W. (Dub) Thornton WA5YFY
Minco, OK.
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 16:16:05 -0600
From: "Lew Paceley"
To: , ,
"J. W. \(Dub\) Thornton"
Subject: [169198] Re: [QRP-L] Dust Cover for Mercury Paddle:
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Hi Dub,
Was it WB3EVL??
http://www.qth.com/dustcovers/
72/73,
*Lew*
N5ZE
> Some time ago, there was an address listed for an individual
making dust
> covers for various paddles, including the Mercury/Hensley.
>
> Thanks,
>
> "72" Dub
>
> --
> J. W. (Dub) Thornton WA5YFY
> Minco, OK.
>
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 16:13:57 -0600
From: "J. W. (Dub) Thornton"
To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu, qrp-l@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [169199] re: Dust Cover for Mercury Paddle:
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Gang:
Well, I found the name & snail-mail adr, but email adr listed by
QRZ.com bounces. Guy's name is Larry Stamm, WB3EVL, and he makes
a very nice cover. Email adr would be appreciated??
"72"
Dub
Gang:
Some time ago, there was an address listed for an individual making dust
covers for various paddles, including the Mercury/Hensley. I bought one for
the Mercury, and now have a friend wanting one for the Hensley, however,
I have managed to misplace my information for ordering. Anyone able to bail
me out??
Thanks,
"72" Dub
--
J. W. (Dub) Thornton WA5YFY
Minco, OK.
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 16:19:26 -0600
From: "J. W. (Dub) Thornton"
To: qrp-l@mailman.qth.net, qrp-l@lehigh.edu
Subject: [169200] Attn. Larry Stamm WB3EVL
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Gang:
Please excuse the bandwidth, but I do need Larry's email adr.
Larry, if you are monitoring, please give me a reply, with pricing
& info on your dust covers for the Mercury/Hensley paddles.
I ordered one last year, and love it, but lost your info, & your
QRZ.com email adr bounces.
Thanks,
Dub
--
J. W. (Dub) Thornton WA5YFY
Minco, OK.
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 16:23:25 -0600
From: "Sam Binkley"
To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion"
Subject: [169201] Re: Dust Cover for Mercury Paddle:
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Dub,
Would this be the one?
http://www.qth.com/dustcovers/
72,
Sam, KL7V/5
OKC
----- Original Message -----
Subject: Dust Cover for Mercury Paddle:
> Gang:
>
> Some time ago, there was an address listed for an individual making dust
> covers for various paddles, including the Mercury/Hensley. I bought one
for
> the Mercury, and now have a friend wanting one for the Hensley, however,
> I have managed to misplace my information for ordering. Anyone able to
bail
> me out??
>
> Thanks,
>
> "72" Dub
>
> --
> J. W. (Dub) Thornton WA5YFY
> Minco, OK.
>
>
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 17:01:10 -0600
From: "J. W. (Dub) Thornton"
To: qrp-l@mailman.qth.net, qrp-l@lehigh.edu
Subject: [169202] Re: [QRP-L] Dust Cover for Mercury Paddle:
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Lew and Gang:
It was indeed. You were the first reply, but have had several since.
What a great bunch of folks we have, when one is in need of a helping
hand.
Thanks to all,
"72" Dub
At 04:16 PM 2/28/2004, you wrote:
>Hi Dub,
>Was it WB3EVL??
>
>http://www.qth.com/dustcovers/
72/73,
*Lew*
N5ZE
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