20031110.qrp v03_n100.qrl.20031110 Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 19:03:10 EST From: qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: QRP-L digest 3100 QRP-L Digest 3100 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) [160987] Experimenter's DDS Signal Generator by Dan Copeland 2) [160988] Rock-Mite by K4BYF@aol.com 3) [160989] Re: Indoor Attic mounted antenna vs outdoor antenna by "Mike Gusky" 4) [160990] Re: Type of Coax for QRP Antennas by Bruce Muscolino 5) [160991] Re: QRP-L and undesired email by "William B. Keane" 6) [160992] Re: Old callbook lookup by "Lee Hopper" 7) [160993] OT: QRP-L and undesired email by "Goody K3NG" 8) [160994] VE4WI - Amended Fox Log by "Winchar@res1.mts.net" 9) [160995] Re: QRP-L and undesired email by "Mike Yetsko" 10) [160996] Run For The Bacon Sprint by "Jerry Ford" 11) [160997] Where all dem piggies go? by "Jerry Ford" 12) [160998] vxo circuit suggestions needed by Gary Lee 13) [160999] Re: Old callbook lookup by "Tim, N9PUZ" 14) [161000] AT Sprint rig spoken for by "Doc K0EVZ" 15) [161001] Re: Old callbook lookup by "Doc - W5TB" 16) [161002] FS: AZ Scorpion Class E TX Kits by "Alan Fryer" 17) [161003] Re: Portable Ant for hotel use by "Walt Amos" 18) [161004] Fuel Cells (technical) by "Mike Yetsko" 19) [161005] RE: Fuel Cells (technical) by "David Hinerman" 20) [161006] FOX: November 11 Hunt by Tim Groat 21) [161007] nouveau antler by Lloyd Lachow 22) [161008] Re: Fuel Cells (technical) by Alex 23) [161009] K3WWP Web Site changes by "John H. Shannon" 24) [161010] Now Showing - The ARS Sojourner by Richard Fisher 25) [161011] RE: Fuel Cells (technical) by kwike@gdls.com 26) [161012] Norcal 40A keying by Marten T Beels 27) [161013] Neat keyer review by "Ron Pfeiffer" 28) [161014] Re: Neat keyer review...better url? by Lloyd Lachow 29) [161015] Re: Fuel Cells (technical) by "Mike Yetsko" 30) [161016] i got mail! by "Sergio T. Ruiz" 31) [161017] Correctio: Neat keyer review by "Ron Pfeiffer" 32) [161018] RE: Fuel Cells (technical) by "David Hinerman" 33) [161019] KX-1 by "James Parsons" 34) [161020] Truffle Hunt tomorrow night... by "w8diz" 35) [161021] N9LTV de KB2FEL by Bob KB2FEL 36) [161022] Neat keyer review by "Brad Hedges" 37) [161023] Re: Norcal 40A keying by "Howard Kraus" 38) [161024] Re: Fuel Cells (technical) by Karl Larsen 39) [161025] Re:L-1682B1J LCD Availability by Davewb4@aol.com 40) [161026] Re: KX-1 by John Sielke 41) [161027] Fall QQ and the MP+ by John Sielke 42) [161028] Spoken for: Free-for-postage assortment of PROMs and PALs by Brad Thompson 43) [161029] AA7HQ - need contact by KJ7UN 44) [161030] KITS: Frankenkeyer by Steven Weber 45) [161031] RE: KX-1 by "Michael Bower N4NMR" 46) [161032] WOT: Johnny Cash by "COLIN WHITMORE" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 09 Nov 2003 17:25:56 -0600 From: Dan Copeland To: qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU Subject: [160987] Experimenter's DDS Signal Generator Message-ID: <6.0.0.22.2.20031109172431.01d80080@pop.swbell.yahoo.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed I am looking for one of the kits to build the experimenter's DDS Signal Generator. If you bought one and have decided not to build it send me an email. I would like to build one. Thanks Dan N0DT ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2003 18:29:55 EST From: K4BYF@aol.com To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu Subject: [160988] Rock-Mite Message-ID: <178.221c499e.2ce027f3@aol.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Does anyone know the size of the nut used on the Rock-Mite switch? I dropped mine and it disappeared into the great abyss. I don't want to order a new switch if I don't have to. 72 de Jack, K4BYF ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2003 17:33:40 -0600 From: "Mike Gusky" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [160989] Re: Indoor Attic mounted antenna vs outdoor antenna Message-ID: <001e01c3a719$e8eb94c0$c702a8c0@D8819N31> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Michael, I think you will find a large number of hams use indoor antennas. Like everyone else has indicated......too many factors to make a definitive statement about performance, etc. I operate in the stealth mode with an 80 foot dipole (fed w/Radio Shack 300 ohm twin lead, into a 4-to-1 balun) in my attic. Got the usual stuff in the attic for a modern home these days......AC and alarm wiring, water heater, plenty air conditioning duct-work, and some natural gas piping. Obviously, you want to run low power with an attic antenna. I run 20 watts with my Argonaut 516 on cw and ssb. You have to try a little harder, particularly on ssb, but as others have already indicated......you can work plenty of DX. Good luck. Mike K5UX ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Babineau" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2003 9:50 PM Subject: Indoor Attic mounted antenna vs outdoor antenna > Anyone have any idea as to how much signal attenuation one could expect > for > a attic mounted doublet vs the same antenna mounted outside at the same > height? This is assuming a house with normal woodframe construction, > roof > shingles etc. > > I know that lots of folks operate with indoor attic antennas quite > successfully, > I'm just wondering if anyone can quantify how much signal attenuation > to > expect. Are we talking 3db, more, less? > > Michael VE3WMB > > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 09 Nov 2003 18:33:44 -0500 From: Bruce Muscolino To: kn5l@gte.net Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [160990] Re: Type of Coax for QRP Antennas Message-ID: <3FAECED7.C15C7860@erols.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit John, You are mixing apples and oranges here. I have little doubt that your loss figures are correct, BUT, the theory of using coax as a feed line is predicated on using a resonant antenna. A 135 foot antenna is a resonant half wave at 80; a 67 foot antenna is a resonant half wave at 40; a 33 foot antenna is a resonant half wave at 20, and so on up through the ham bands. A resonant half wave antenna will have a center feed point impedance of 72 ohms. A quarter wave vertical will have a base feed point impedance of 37 ohms when operated over a good ground. 50 ohm COAX gives a very good match to these antennas. Yes, there is a small mismatch, but it can easily be taken care of by the tuner. The 88 foot doublet, or the 444 footer are not resonant on any of the 5 traditional ham bands, and therefore will not be a good match for any coax we commonly use. Coax should not be used to feed any antenna that is intended for multi band use except those that are using traps or perhaps multi wire fan type dipoles. These antennas depend on elements to give resonance. The 88 foot doublet depends on other things for resonance. 73 ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 09 Nov 2003 18:56:18 +0000 From: "William B. Keane" To: unlisted-recipients:; (no To-header on input) Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [160991] Re: QRP-L and undesired email Message-ID: <3FAE8DD2.9050104@mags.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Nick, The direct answer to your question is two (2). I have been using the address since the beginning of the year and I have received just two messages that I can attribute to this list. Both of these messages were easily caught by my isp's mail filter. 72, Bill N1NIK Nick Kennedy wrote: > Howdy, QRP-L friends. > > > So the logical question is, how much spam exposure do I get by being > subscribed to QRP-L from my "prime" email address? The only way to know is > to hear from people who subscribe to QRP-L but don't do any other "risky" > things like posting to newsgroups and generally being careless. So how > about it? Anyone out there been subscribed to QRP-L for a while and NOT > getting tons of spam? Even though you are not filtering and your ISP is not > doing it for you? > > > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2003 17:23:21 -0800 From: "Lee Hopper" To: "Posting to the list QRP-L" Subject: [160992] Re: Old callbook lookup Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit For those of you who are still interested in a good puzzle - I'm still looking for my Novice callsign for QCWA application. Since I first posted to the list I have received some info from my brother which points towards the summer of 1960 or possibly 1961, a little later than my original estimate. Thanks for your efforts - Details once again: Leland or Lee H Hopper, 124 N Sheridan Ave, Indpls, IN, probably a KN9 or WN9 call. Tnx - will follow up with QCWA. Lee Hopper, NB7F ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 01:41:23 -0000 From: "Goody K3NG" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [160993] OT: QRP-L and undesired email Message-ID: <007401c3a72c$37c0fce0$0169a8c0@loyalsock> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit FYI/BTW/FWIW it's common practice these days for spammers to formulate email addresses without ever seeing something from your address. For example, if they know of usernames "dude1" and "dude2" and they know of domain names aol.com and hotmail.com, they'll send emails to dude1@aol.com, dude2@aol.com, dude1@hotmail.com , and dude2@hotmail.com. Take 5 million usernames and match them up with 500k domain names and you have an awesome mailing list. They don't care if a good portion of them are invalid because they don't see the bounce messages anyways. There's also a technique called "dictionary attacks" where they generate every possible name such as aa@domain.com , aa@domain.com, aaa@domain.com, etc... So these days, even if you keep a private non-published address, it's likely you'll get spammed, unless you make an outrageous username like lasdlkasudalkhj129403984sfgsdg@domain.com .... :-) Also, QRP-L has archives on the web, so your address is easy pickins for web spiders to grab. 72 Goody K3NG ----- Original Message ----- From: "William B. Keane" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2003 18:56 Subject: Re: QRP-L and undesired email > Nick, > > The direct answer to your question is two (2). > I have been using the address since the beginning of the year and I have > received just two messages that I can attribute to this list. Both of > these messages were easily caught by my isp's mail filter. > > 72, Bill N1NIK > > Nick Kennedy wrote: > > Howdy, QRP-L friends. > > > > > > So the logical question is, how much spam exposure do I get by being > > subscribed to QRP-L from my "prime" email address? The only way to know is > > to hear from people who subscribe to QRP-L but don't do any other "risky" > > things like posting to newsgroups and generally being careless. So how > > about it? Anyone out there been subscribed to QRP-L for a while and NOT > > getting tons of spam? Even though you are not filtering and your ISP is not > > doing it for you? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2003 20:47:49 -0600 From: "Winchar@res1.mts.net" To: Subject: [160994] VE4WI - Amended Fox Log Message-ID: <002b01c3a735$07b4caa0$6601a8c0@leslie> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Here is the amended version. I am going to have to learn to read my chicken scratches better ! Thanks for the help fellows. Let me know if there are more changes required. Craig Winchar VE4WI winchar@mts.net TIME CALL RPT SPC Name PWR 0202 N0WX 559 MN Mike 5W 0202 VA6RF 559 AB Earl 5W 0203 K3PH 559 PA Bob 5W 0206 VE6EX 559 AB Dan 5W 0208 N9NE 559 WI Todd 5W 0209 W9XU 559 WI Lon 5W 0209 W0CH 559 MO Dave 5W 0211 WA9TZE 559 WI Jim 5W 0213 KK5LD 559 TX Dan 5W 0214 N9AW 559 WI Jerry 5W 0215 W0PWE 559 IA Jerry 5W 0216 N1FN 559 CO ET 5W 0220 AA5O 559 LA Vern 5W 0221 AC5JH 559 OK Tom 5W 0223 VE6JAZ 559 AB Rob 5W 0224 N0JRN 559 MO Jerry 5W 0226 W5YR 559 TX George 5W 0228 W8YMO 559 OH Harry 5W 0229 AF4LQ 559 KY Mike 5W 0231 W5HNS 559 TX Henry 5W 0237 AK7Y 559 AZ Greg 5W 0238 K8KFJ 559 WV Gary 5W 0240 K5DI 559 NM Karl 5W 0241 K6VNX 559 CA Arlen 5W 0243 N5ZE 559 TX Lew 5W 0244 N4IM 559 TX Cole 5W 0246 K5JHP 559 TX Bill 5W 0248 K5DW 559 TX Don 5W 0249 K5SR 559 TX Dale 5W 0251 N0EA 559 MO Wayne 5W 0253 K8CV 559 MI Walt 5W 0256 NV4V 559 KY Rick 5W 0259 K0YWD 559 MT Skip 5W 0302 WA8BXN 559 OH Mike 5W 0304 KI0RB 559 CO Vince 5W 0308 K5JHP 559 TX Bill 5W - Dupe 0310 KD5KXF 559 TX Mike 5W 0312 KI0II 559 CO Ron 5W 0313 NK6A 559 CA Don 5W 0314 K2ZN 559 NY Al 5W 0316 AA7Q 559 UT Jim 5W 0318 KR0U 339 CO Tim 5W 0319 N4DD 559 TN Dennis 5W 0322 K5EOA 559 LA Wayne 5W 0323 W7MAP/5 559 TX Chuck 5W 0326 W9XT 559 WA Gary 5W 0343 N5EBD 559 TX Ken 5W 0345 N4ROA 559 VA Dan 5W 0346 NK9G 559 WI Rick 5W 0348 K4ADI 559 SC Frank 5W 0349 N1TP 559 FL Tom 5W 0352 KA4ICK 559 TN Mark 5W 0353 KB9YIG 559 IN Tony 2W 0359 W5YA 559 NM Fred 5W 0400 AC7A AZ FOX 5W 0400 VE4WI MB FOX 5W ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2003 22:31:37 -0500 From: "Mike Yetsko" To: , "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [160995] Re: QRP-L and undesired email Message-ID: <002a01c3a73b$27538580$0200a8c0@charter.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I was going to NOT post this originally, but now I wonder... I see a LOT of spam that has encoded links in it. It seems that the SPAM goes and opens a web page to get it's graphics. But the web page has something like a 'serial number' in it. I can only assume that the spammers use that to track and verify what addresses are good. For example, if in the mail they have a url of opendirtypictur/xxx.html id=123456789 Assuming (again, a dirty word) each email they send out has a unique ID, they can have their server keep track of what 'id' numbers came back. Now they know that the email got to a good address somewhere. I wonder if anyone has writen a program that will just 'walk' all the combos whenever your machine is 'idle' so that effectively you would be destroying the validity of the spammers database? ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2003 22:12:05 -0600 From: "Jerry Ford" To: "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" , "Pigs" , "qrp-l" , Subject: [160996] Run For The Bacon Sprint Message-ID: <004d01c3a740$cdc6a8c0$4a78da0c@mchsi.com> Ladies and gentlemen: I just wanted to say thank you to all who joined us in the QRP spint tonight. The bands were not that good but it was a lot of fun overall. If you worked the sprint, please take a minute to go to the AUTOLOG and post your results. Even if your score seemed low, please post your results anyway. Using the AUTOLOG only take a minute and we in the Flying Pig QRP Club International would like to see a real picture of how things went. http://www.fpqrp.com/fpqrprun.html Just go to the bottom of the page and click on AUTOLOG and your there. Thanks again: It was a great time. 72 / 73 Jerry N0JRN FP # 546, 4SQRP, ARS # 923, ARCI # 11049, ARRL, Springfield, Mo. MP + #8 ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2003 22:20:42 -0600 From: "Jerry Ford" To: "qrp-l" , "FPigs" Subject: [160997] Where all dem piggies go? Message-ID: <005b01c3a742$018b6aa0$4a78da0c@mchsi.com> Hey folks: I know your all warn out from the sprint. BUT there's still time to get in a nice relaxing QSO. Drop by and see me on 7.044 !! It's now 04:30z and things are nice and quite on freq. I'll be here for a little while. Thanks and hope to see ya there 72 es oo Jerry N0JRN FP # 546, 4SQRP, ARS # 923, ARCI # 11049, ARRL, Springfield, Mo. MP + #8 ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 09 Nov 2003 23:28:51 -0500 From: Gary Lee To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu Subject: [160998] vxo circuit suggestions needed Message-ID: <5.2.0.9.2.20031109232539.00a803c0@pop.ameritech.yahoo.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed I have a couple of pixies, and would like to come up with a small vxo circuit that I could rig up to fit in the hc-6 crystal socket on the rig. Anyone have any suggestions? Please be very verbose, as it may take a while to find someone to read a schematic for me. I'm totally blind, so the more description the better. TIA for any information. 72 ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2003 22:33:07 -0600 From: "Tim, N9PUZ" To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [160999] Re: Old callbook lookup Message-ID: <200311922337.878122@EOS> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable On Sun, 09 Nov 2003 17:23:21 -0800, Lee Hopper wrote: >=A0Since I first posted to the list I have received some info from my >=A0brother which points towards the summer of 1960 or possibly 1961, a >=A0little later than my original estimate. >=A0 >=A0Lee Hopper, NB7F Lee and others, The QCWA referred me to the ARRL but the gentleman who= returned my email couldn't pin down the date exactly. I've been trying to= determine whether I got my original Novice license in 1975, or 1976. My= call was WD9EDT at that time. Tim, N9PUZ ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2003 23:1:6 -0600 From: "Doc K0EVZ" To: "qrp-l reflector" Cc: "doc k0evz earthlink" Subject: [161000] AT Sprint rig spoken for Message-ID: <41200311110516605@earthlink.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Gang: The AT Sprint rig has been spoken for. Should be going to its new home in a few days. Thanks to the many of you who wrote about it. 73, --Doc/K0EVZ ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2003 23:11:51 -0000 From: "Doc - W5TB" To: , "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161001] Re: Old callbook lookup Message-ID: <008b01c3a716$dc05e9c0$0400a8c0@attbi.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Guys -- W3HF is a great source of help on these queries http://www.geocities.com/w3hf/ 72, 73, oo T.E. 'Doc' Drake, W5TB Arlington, Texas FISTS # 5365 QRPARCI # 3532 ARRL Life Member K1 #181 K2#1617 http://www.qsl.net/w5tb ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim, N9PUZ" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 4:33 AM Subject: Re: Old callbook lookup > On Sun, 09 Nov 2003 17:23:21 -0800, Lee Hopper wrote: > > > Since I first posted to the list I have received some info from my > > brother which points towards the summer of 1960 or possibly 1961, a > > little later than my original estimate. > > > > Lee Hopper, NB7F > > Lee and others, The QCWA referred me to the ARRL but the gentleman who returned my email couldn't pin down the date exactly. I've been trying to determine whether I got my original Novice license in 1975, or 1976. My call was WD9EDT at that time. > > Tim, N9PUZ > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 06:37:46 -0500 From: "Alan Fryer" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161002] FS: AZ Scorpion Class E TX Kits Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit For Sale: AZ Scorpion Class E transmitters - 1 EA of the 40M, 30M and 20M versions complete with case/hardware kit for each. These are no longer offered, so if you missed out, here they are. They are in the original packing and unopened, everything is there. See http://www.swlink.net/~w5jh/azsx303e.htm for details $40 (for TX and case/hardware) shipped EA, which was the original cost. Alan, N3BJ Bent Mountain, VA ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 03:09:11 -0000 From: "Walt Amos" To: "Qrp-L Mail" , Subject: [161003] Re: Portable Ant for hotel use Message-ID: <000001c3a789$704a9500$6fc83f40@waltamos> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit My 20 dollars worth .................. Back in the dark ages with a TenTec PM-1 and a wire out the window in a Holiday inn in downtown Detroit I received well but never contacted a single soul, just had the wire dangeling out the window :-) In rental houses in Florida recently in the winter I use a ft-817, Z-11 , balun and about 20 feet of open wire to any length dipole and it seem to work quite well. I can work most of the foxes and most of the USA from the Florida gulf area. The dipole is up on the second floor balcony and ends tied off with string in a big U around the house outside. I have been forced to use indoor dipoles by condo associations down there and they work also but rip and tear up the condos TV system :-) I have tried 100 watts down there but not much difference in results except to the condo TV systems and they go absolutely BONKERS and have tv service men running around the monday after a contest weekend :-( Unsigned to protect the GUILTY .............. :-) ----- Original Message ----- From: "TC Dufresne" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2003 7:11 PM Subject: Re: Portable Ant for hotel use > Jamie: > > RE: Hotel antennas > This is a great question, one I have been > interested in for a while. I do a lot of traveling with my 12 gymnasts, and > unfortunately, (or fortunately, I suppose) we always stay at the nicest > hotels. > > You see, these hotels usually do NOT have windows that open or those with > screens on them. > > It is always fun when my kids come to my room for treatments and I have two > or three antennas hung in the room. They swear I am in the CIA or something. > > I have sometimes operated my 20 meter SW+20 rig from a hotel porch, with the > antenna hung in nearby trees. Hehehe-- Imagine the looks you'll get (and you > will!) > > My antenna has always been some sort of a dipole, or "doublet" I guess. I > use my BLT for a match. > What do others use in these situations? > Tom > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 08:39:46 -0500 From: "Mike Yetsko" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161004] Fuel Cells (technical) Message-ID: <002601c3a790$2f9c2f80$0200a8c0@charter.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I see where fuel cells are becoming reality soon in the consumer, or at least, close to consumer, marketplace. So maybe it's time to start a Fuel Cell discussion in groups that are appropriate. With power densities, at least for the fuel, approaching 20 times that of a LiIon battery, they could have lots of promise. But there's a lot of flies out there too. But on a technical note, do the new fuel cells have the same issues the cells of the past had with complicated startup procedures? I know in the past once started they couldn't just be turned off an on. But then, in this day and age of uC, I suppose that can be handled easily. Assuming they have a standby battery source. Anyone know how they do this? Any other wierd operational parameters of the new fuel cells that might impact how we could use them? Mike ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 09:08:41 -0500 From: "David Hinerman" To: "qrp-l" Subject: [161005] RE: Fuel Cells (technical) Message-ID: <000001c3a794$252843a0$7a032a0a@nyroc.ametek.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > Any other wierd operational parameters of the new fuel cells that might > impact how we could use them? Mike, I've heard that since one of the waste outputs of a fuel cell is water, using a laptop powered by one on your lap could be embarrassing. (grin) Dave ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 07:19:40 -0700 From: Tim Groat To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu Subject: [161006] FOX: November 11 Hunt Message-ID: <5.1.1.6.2.20031110070312.00a19b80@mail.earthlink.net> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed For Veteran's Day, we will be conducting the zero-uniform edition of the hunt. This doesn't mean you must catch cold to participate, only that the foxii will be Jeff, K0UU, and your truly, KR0U. I will be running 5W to the (t)rusty vertical on the tin barn. I'll lay out a high-angle dipole tonight for hearing the close-in folks, time permitting. Listen for us a few KHz above and below the 7040 domestic QRP gathering spots. I'll be working split until the pile thins down, and both split and on-frequency when things slow down. As always, the fox will send YourCall, RST, QTH, Name, Power, YourCall. Hunters please listen for CQ FOX or QRZ FOX before taking your shots. It looks like Sol is cooperating this week, so the pelts should be moving briskly. Good luck to all! 72, --Tim (KR0U) PS: Does anybody have an email address for Jeff? I need to reach him this evening. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 07:01:51 -0800 (PST) From: Lloyd Lachow To: "Li'l Piggies" , List Elecraft , Subject: [161007] nouveau antler Message-ID: <20031110150151.33732.qmail@web41009.mail.yahoo.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii My loop project is on temporary hold until I can figure out how to get it up. But I had this ladder line and Ladder-Lock, so I put a 40M dipole up 45'. I used Elecraft's new Balun kit between the ladderline and the K1, and the ATU tuned it to 1.1:1 on 40, 1:1 on 30, 1.9:1 on 20, and 1:1 on 15. Didn't have time to see what Kixie's ATU can do with it. Disappointingly, it didn't seem much better, if at all, than my magical LW, ~200' long, up about 20 feet. Go figure. But it may be too early to tell. What I need is some Qs where I can switch back and forth and get some sig reports. 72, LL ===== 73, 72 es oo, Lloyd, K3ESE - Reisterstown, Maryland KX1#11 - multiPIG+#14 - K1#379 - 20/40M RockMites Hunk o' Wahr - Begali Magnetic Classic Paddles ARRL - ARS - QRParci - QCWA - FISTS #8774 FPQRP #476 - QRP-L - BORG #2 Fun = Skill / Power ! 8^D __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 10:06:56 -0500 From: Alex To: WD8CIV@worldnet.att.net Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [161008] Re: Fuel Cells (technical) Message-ID: <3FAFA990.47D4ACCE@amsat.org> MIME-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit David Hinerman wrote: > I've heard that since one of the waste outputs of a fuel cell is water, > using a laptop powered by one on your lap could be embarrassing. (grin) And isn't the other some sort of gas? :-) 73, --Alex KR1St ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 10:32:46 -0500 From: "John H. Shannon" To: Subject: [161009] K3WWP Web Site changes Message-ID: <000f01c3a79f$ea7ff980$127466a6@alltel.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Many of you on QRP-L are regular visitors to my web site and you may have been unable to find my site recently. I have dropped my www.qsl.net mirror site, and at roughly the same time Alltel made changes to all of their URL's. So if you have a www.qsl.net or www.alltel.net address for my web site, it will no longer work. My only correct base URL now is: http://home.alltel.net/johnshan/ All page names within the site remain the same, e.g. www.alltel.net/~johnshan/dx_ss_routes.html is now home.alltel.net/johnshan/dx_ss_routes.html, etc. Please make the necessary changes to your favorites, bookmarks, and especially if you have a web site with a link to my site. This URL change info has been disseminated via many sources, and I apologize if it is duplicate info, but I deem it very important to keep all my visitors informed in any way I can, since you are so loyal and important to me. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 73 - John, K3WWP - 100% CW & QRP using simple wire antennas. http://home.alltel.net/johnshan/ My website is now in its eighth year of operation and includes the following: DX QSL Routes ** Operating Tips QRP Rigs Info ** CW Contest Calendar Daily Propagation Info ** Your CW Stories Teens and CW ** Monthly polls Categorized Quality Links ** MUCH MORE If you love Morse Code, please join the FISTS club - http://www.fists.org I'm proud to be FISTS # 2002 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 08:17:08 -0800 (PST) From: Richard Fisher To: QRP-L Reflector Subject: [161010] Now Showing - The ARS Sojourner Message-ID: <20031110161708.99861.qmail@web12107.mail.yahoo.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii The November edition of the Adventure Radio Society's monthly web magazine, The ARS Sojourner, is hot off the virtual press, free and just a click away at: http://www.ARSqrp.com Here's a look at this month's content: + The New Elecraft KX1 Super TFR, by Bruce Grubbs, N7CEE + QRP Independence, by Trevor Jacobs, KG6CYN + WA3WSJ.COM: By An Outdoorsman For The Outdoorsman, by The ARS Sojourner + QRP Adventure From the Pulpit, by Ron Polityka, WB3AAL + Results of the November Spartan Sprint, with special recognition to Skinny Division winner K4PQC and Tubby Division winner WA9TZE + SP Soapbox comments and certificates + Spartan Sprint Logger and Logger Updater, by John Huffman, NA8M + The Wilderness Alerts for November 2003 + From Our Vantage Point, The ARS Sojourner + Looking Ahead: ARS' 2003 Calendar of On-Air Events, The ARS Sojourner + Who's Who and Who's New: New Members of the Adventure Radio Society, by Richard Fisher, KI6SN, The ARS Sojourner On behalf of ARS webmaster Charlie Wilber, N1AOK, contest manager John Huffman, NA8M, The ARS Sojourner staff and contributing writers, we hope you enjoy this edition. As always, we appreciate your feedback and editorial contributions for coming editions. Vy 72, Richard Fisher, KI6SN Executive editor, The ARS Sojourner Riverside, CA KI6SN@yahoo.com __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 12:17:46 -0500 From: kwike@gdls.com To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161011] RE: Fuel Cells (technical) Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii But if you were a soldier fighting in a desert it might be nice to water from your night vision and comm gear. Ed AB8DF "David Hinerman" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: RE: Fuel Cells (technical) Sent by: owner-qrp-l@Leh igh.EDU 11/10/2003 09:08 AM Please respond to WD8CIV > Any other wierd operational parameters of the new fuel cells that might > impact how we could use them? Mike, I've heard that since one of the waste outputs of a fuel cell is water, using a laptop powered by one on your lap could be embarrassing. (grin) Dave ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 12:36:11 -0500 From: Marten T Beels To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu Subject: [161012] Norcal 40A keying Message-ID: <1068485771.3fafcc8b95926@mail.goshen.edu> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Hello all, I'm hoping that some of you will be able to help me with my latest question. I have a Norcal 40A that I'd like to key with a TiCK-4. The Norcal works fine with my straight key (made the first contact last night) The TiCK-4 is using the basic keying circuit listed in their documentation (N2222 switching transistor with the key line taken off of the collector and emitter). It keys my Kenwood 2m multimode just fine. However, the combo does not work. I think that possibly the voltage drop across the transistor is preventing the tx from txing. Do you guys have any ideas? Thanks, Marten KC8HZM ------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 13:33:49 -0500 From: "Ron Pfeiffer" To: qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU Subject: [161013] Neat keyer review Message-ID: Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Well I don't post about kits very often but sometimes. And before I get spammed, I think the NORCAL keyer kit is great and I have one. But I finished the mounting of the parts a month ago and there it sits waiting for me to build little cables. Now enter Dale's (N0XAS) Picokeyer kit. Nine, yes only nine parts to mount and solder and you are done. No cables to fab as the connectors are mounted on the board. Took me 15 minutes and as I inserted the button battery the sound of "73" came from the little speaker mounted on the pc board. Works cool. Limitation is not as easy to incorporate into a radio like the NORCAL keyer kit but I can use it immediately and maybe not even mount it in anything. Check out http://hamgadgets.com/store/product_info.phpproducts_id=51&osCsid=c137e5e3fb2e45b00a1b4d3cbeb97a86 Nothing to do with this outfit, just a happy customer. Ron - N1ZSW _________________________________________________________________ Compare high-speed Internet plans, starting at $26.95. https://broadband.msn.com (Prices may vary by service area.) ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 10:50:30 -0800 (PST) From: Lloyd Lachow To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [161014] Re: Neat keyer review...better url? Message-ID: <20031110185030.89328.qmail@web41006.mail.yahoo.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii --- Ron Pfeiffer wrote: > Now enter Dale's (N0XAS) Picokeyer kit. try this url: http://hamgadgets.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=51 __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 13:36:33 -0500 From: "Mike Yetsko" To: , "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161015] Re: Fuel Cells (technical) Message-ID: <005c01c3a7ba$b54d3f00$0200a8c0@charter.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > > I've heard that since one of the waste outputs of a fuel cell is water, > > using a laptop powered by one on your lap could be embarrassing. (grin) > > And isn't the other some sort of gas? :-) > > 73, > --Alex KR1St Depending on the 'fuel used, it could be CO2 as well. The Chrysler fuel cells actually run on gasoline, so they probably have some other exhaust as well. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 14:00:40 -0500 From: "Sergio T. Ruiz" To: "qrp-l-Lehigh.EDU" Subject: [161016] i got mail! Message-ID: <5.1.0.14.0.20031110135654.02b068d8@mail.neobright.net> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed after kicking the pros and cons of rig features, cash i could part with.. etc.. i finally decided to go with the k1.. i thought about buying a used one, but i like the idea of working with a kit, since i have a radio already built and working... i ordered it the other day.. wife called at lunch, said a box came in... woohoo! i also: picked up an artificial ground.. and slung my antenna WAY into the top of a pine tree in my yard.. so, it is way high.. and far out.. i used a piece of jute with some fishing sinkers hooked to them, and played like it was a bolo.... after several tries, i made it ALL the way OVER the tree, through the top branches.. this morning, it was still up there... i made a bunch of contacts on it last night.. all in the slow lane! ____ Sergio T. Ruiz technology and MIS Philway Products, Inc. (419) 281-7777 x232 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 14:00:43 -0500 From: "Ron Pfeiffer" To: qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU Subject: [161017] Correctio: Neat keyer review Message-ID: Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Correction to the url, Sorry folks: http://hamgadgets.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=51 _________________________________________________________________ Concerned that messages may bounce because your Hotmail account is over limit? Get Hotmail Extra Storage! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 14:20:02 -0500 From: "David Hinerman" To: "qrp-l" Subject: [161018] RE: Fuel Cells (technical) Message-ID: <000401c3a7bf$a38217f0$7a032a0a@nyroc.ametek.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > > > I've heard that since one of the waste outputs of a fuel cell is > water, > > > using a laptop powered by one on your lap could be embarrassing. > (grin) > > > > And isn't the other some sort of gas? :-) > > > > 73, > > --Alex KR1St > > Depending on the 'fuel used, it could be CO2 as well. > > The Chrysler fuel cells actually run on gasoline, so they probably have > some other exhaust as well. Mike, I haven't yet found information on Chrysler's technology, but GM's page says that the output of the gasoline conversion process is hydrogen and carbon monoxide. Later stages that "clean up" the hydrogen before it's introduced to the fuel cell stack introduce water and oxygen, converting the carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide. I believe I read somewhere that methanol fuel cells convert fuel to hydrogen and carbon dioxide. I'm not sure what the methane systems generate. I'd be in favor of an ethanol-based fuel cell. It'd be nice to claim that my rig runs on an 807. Dave ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 13:22:53 -0600 From: "James Parsons" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161019] KX-1 Message-ID: <00b901c3a7c0$09d52970$6401a8c0@PARSONS> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I confess to not being a dyed-in-the wool QRP operator. I generally operate between 100 and 700 watts. But I do get the urge to build, and the QRP rigs are the most fun (and economical) kits to build these days. I have built quite a few of them just for the fun of building, as in the good old days. I am seriously thinking of building an Elecraft KX1. It bothers me that I have not heard much about this rig from the QRP group. I wonder what the gang thinks of this rig? I sure would like to hear both pros and cons. It has an unusual shape but looks like a functional layout. Anyone with comments? I have built three K1 rigs and they all worked right away and performed as advertised; truly a nice little rig. I wonder if the KX1 will perform as well? 73 de Jim, K5ROV Ham for over 60 years, 80 % CW, 10 % digital, 10 % SSB K5ROV@arrl.net. ARMS, ARRL, Ex: W1RLA, K5FBB, K4FEO, SV0WN (Crete), SV0WN (Rhodes), DL4NC, DL4JP, KA2FC (Japan) , KA2JP (Japan). John 3-16 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 14:25:12 -0500 From: "w8diz" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" , Subject: [161020] Truffle Hunt tomorrow night... Message-ID: <016501c3a7c0$5d165550$b8cf1d41@cinci.rr.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit ...30 minutes before the official Fox Hunt. The truffle will be AA8FP, the club call sign for the SouthWest Ohio Chapter of the FPqrp Club Int'l Operator will be W8DIZ Usual Exchange; RST SPC NAME FP# or POWER Will XMIT near 7044 +/- qrm. and listen UP 0.5 to 1.0 Khz 72 & "oo's" - Dieter (DIZ) Gentzow - W8DIZ - Loveland, Ohio Clermont County - EM79uf - near Cincinnati; 39:13:05N 84:18:18W RIG:multiPIG+ ANT:67 FT Vertical Dipole http://kitsandparts.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 11:52:26 -0800 (PST) From: Bob KB2FEL To: Low Power Amateur Radio Subject: [161021] N9LTV de KB2FEL Message-ID: <20031110195226.88162.qmail@web60506.mail.yahoo.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hi Rod, Just wondering if you are part of the list?? RE QSO 14.061 11/10/03 17:55 utc 72 Bob KB2FEL/8 __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 15:45:56 -0500 From: "Brad Hedges" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161022] Neat keyer review Message-ID: <001c01c3a7cb$a4e24dc0$1cc73942@nc.rr.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I built one of these just last week. Great little keyer, very easy and fast to assemble. Took me about 15 minutes, going slow. Thinking about getting one of the "analog" (ie, rotary speed control) models as well. Highly recommend K0BHC Brad ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Pfeiffer" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 2:00 PM Subject: Correctio: Neat keyer review > Correction to the url, Sorry folks: > > http://hamgadgets.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=51 > > _________________________________________________________________ > Concerned that messages may bounce because your Hotmail account is over > limit? Get Hotmail Extra Storage! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 16:03:55 -0500 From: "Howard Kraus" To: Cc: Subject: [161023] Re: Norcal 40A keying Message-ID: <002501c3a7ce$270a64c0$9f131443@kntnny.adelphia.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Marten, I tested the very set-up that you have and find that the TiCK-4 (EMB Keyer) will easily and reliably key the straight-key input on my NorCal 40A. My TiCK keyer is unmodified, the 40A has the KC-1 Keyer/Counter option, but I am using the straight-key input for the TiCK. In fact, I can even key the 40A with a Whiterook (TiCK) keyer that is powered off of 2 hearing-aid batteries. If your keyer works with other rigs and the 40A works with a straight-key, I would take a look at the cable going to the 40A. Also, check the keyer's battery. Don't worry, this problem will be an easy one! 72 Howard Kraus, K2UD----- Original Message ----- From: "Marten T Beels" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 12:36 PM Subject: Norcal 40A keying > Hello all, I'm hoping that some of you will be able to help me with my latest > question. I have a Norcal 40A that I'd like to key with a TiCK-4. The Norcal > works fine with my straight key (made the first contact last night) > > The TiCK-4 is using the basic keying circuit listed in their documentation > (N2222 switching transistor with the key line taken off of the collector and > emitter). It keys my Kenwood 2m multimode just fine. > > However, the combo does not work. I think that possibly the voltage drop > across the transistor is preventing the tx from txing. > > Do you guys have any ideas? > > Thanks, > Marten > KC8HZM > > > > ------------------------------------------------- > This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 14:05:22 -0700 (MST) From: Karl Larsen To: Mike Yetsko Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [161024] Re: Fuel Cells (technical) Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII On Mon, 10 Nov 2003, Mike Yetsko wrote: > I see where fuel cells are becoming reality soon in the consumer, or at > least, close to consumer, marketplace. So maybe it's time to start > a Fuel Cell discussion in groups that are appropriate. There are some factors of fuel cells that are not talked about. It is agreed that the Hydrogen Fuel Cell has had the most work performed by NASA contractors because it's the lightest and one other factor not talked about. Hydrogen is a gas at room temerature. But to carry enough to run a laptop or FT-817 for Field Day it requires you carry the gas as a liquid. Liquid Hydrogen is very cold. So if you want to store this stuff at room tempature you need to insulate it from the heat. You can't let the gas boiling off the liquid escape because it explodes in air. This means you need an insulated container that will withstand an enormous pressure. On space ships it's the heaviest thing in the ship. When they are in space the temerature drops and the problem is less severe. > > With power densities, at least for the fuel, approaching 20 times that of > a LiIon battery, they could have lots of promise. But there's a lot of > flies out there too. > > But on a technical note, do the new fuel cells have the same issues > the cells of the past had with complicated startup procedures? I Yes startup is tricky but storage of the liquid is the show stpper right now. > know in the past once started they couldn't just be turned off an on. > But then, in this day and age of uC, I suppose that can be handled > easily. Assuming they have a standby battery source. > > Anyone know how they do this? > > Any other wierd operational parameters of the new fuel cells that might > impact how we could use them? > > Mike > -- - Karl Larsen k5di Las Cruces,NM Az ScQRPions - ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 16:22:33 EST From: Davewb4@aol.com To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu Subject: [161025] Re:L-1682B1J LCD Availability Message-ID: <18b.21f05066.2ce15b99@aol.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit OK here is the deal. I have requests from seven statations for a total of 9 LCD. To answer a few questions, yes they are back lit and they are the exact part called for on Trev's part list. I have installed one in my DDS and it looks great. The cost per unit will be $ 14.76 shipped to your location via USPS Priority mail. The breakdown is as follows: Unit cost 9.67 Mail 3.85 Handling charge from All American to me 8.64. I divided that by the seven purchasers and it added 1.24 to each order. Total $ 14.76 Payment by personal check is fine. I DO NOT HAVE PAY PAL. Below is the list of purchasers and the quantity ordered. If you changed your mind please let me know. I do not need any more LCD. If somehow I missed you also let me know. Also PLEASE inclue a shipping label with your payment. Steve @ Swells 244 2 W9YA 1 NN7CK 2 AK9N 1 WB5EKU 1 K2TVY 1 KQ9L 1 I will place the order on wednesday and should have them on Thursday, so when your check gets here I will ship ASAP. 73 Dave Rogers 1760 SW 72 Ave Plantation, FL 33317 WB4CHK ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 16:37:11 -0500 From: John Sielke To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu Subject: [161026] Re: KX-1 Message-ID: <3FB00507.9030708@pobox.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > I am seriously thinking of building an Elecraft KX1. It bothers me that I > have not heard much about this rig from the QRP group. I guess most of the comments have been on the Elecraft list. There is a LOT of discussion there, and the consensus seems to be it is a great little rig. They have done Adventure Radio Society and HFpack one better, and started a move to "Couch-potato QRP" or even "Laying in bed QRP" since the KX1 is handy to operate, perched on your tummy, while in a reclined position. Now that's MY kind of portable! John W2AGN ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 16:39:54 -0500 From: John Sielke To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu Subject: [161027] Fall QQ and the MP+ Message-ID: <3FB005AA.9030003@pobox.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Just got my Fall QQ today, and as usual, it is great. Nice article/review of the Multipig Plus transceiver by Ken, W4DU. The only thing I found odd is that in 3 pages, the designer and originator, Diz W8DIZ is never mentioned either by name or by call. John W2AGN ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 16:45:29 -0500 From: Brad Thompson To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161028] Spoken for: Free-for-postage assortment of PROMs and PALs Message-ID: <5.0.2.1.2.20031110164432.01f68bb0@pop3.norton.antivirus> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed >Hello-- Thanks to everyone who responded. I'm behind schedule with revisions to my components-FS list, but please don't hesitate to ask for an e-mailed copy. 73-- Brad AA1IP **************** ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 14:49:27 -0700 From: KJ7UN To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [161029] AA7HQ - need contact Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-15 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Hi, Ed - Please write to me directly. I have a message from N7ML and don't have your email address. Thank you to the list for letting make this contact. 73 de KJ7UN ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 17:02:04 -0500 From: Steven Weber To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu Subject: [161030] KITS: Frankenkeyer Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20031110170204.007a1100@mailhost.ncia.net> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" The first box of parts for the Frankenkeyer came in today, with the rest expected this week. So, we'll be able to start sending them out early next week. The "Frankenkeyer" is a unique keyer in that it includes a Morse output Real Time Clock, which keeps track of hours, minutes, days and months. It also has an alarm feature with relay drive output. But wait, there's more! It also has a built in frequency counter, can measure DC voltages up to 25.0 volts and measure a rigs power output up to 6.0 watts. Oh yeah, can't forget the four 100 character message memories, hi. Perfict for building into a rig you like to take out into the field. All for the low, low price of $25.00, post paid. (US and Canada) Only 80 left, so don't delay! It's not likely you'll ever see a keyer like this again! Full details at 72, Steve, KD1JV "Melt Solder" White Mountains of New Hampshire http://www.qsl.net/kd1jv/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 17:31:12 -0500 From: "Michael Bower N4NMR" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161031] RE: KX-1 Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I have to beg to differ on this. If I lay down and put a rig on my stomach as you describe, I MUST have a rig with the controls on the front, not on the top. On the top, I can't see them at all. But then YSMV (Your Stomach May Vary) hi-hi. Michael N4NMR > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU [mailto:owner-qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU]On Behalf Of > John Sielke > Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 4:37 PM > To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion > Subject: Re: KX-1 > > > > I am seriously thinking of building an Elecraft KX1. It bothers > me that I > > have not heard much about this rig from the QRP group. > > I guess most of the comments have been on the Elecraft list. There is a > LOT of discussion there, and the consensus seems to be it is a great > little rig. They have done Adventure Radio Society and HFpack one > better, and started a move to "Couch-potato QRP" or even "Laying in bed > QRP" since the KX1 is handy to operate, perched on your tummy, while in > a reclined position. > > Now that's MY kind of portable! > > John W2AGN > > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 22:57:57 +0000 From: "COLIN WHITMORE" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net, qrp-l@lehigh.edu Subject: [161032] WOT: Johnny Cash Message-ID: Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Way Off Topic: This was sent to me by a fellow ham. I thought you guys (gals) might enjoy. Cheers, N0YGY ===== Saturday afternoon I was listening in the 3-meter band to WUMB UMass Boston radio, 91.9 MHz, when they had on an old interview with the late Johnny Cash. He was asked how he got started in his career, and a great CW story emerged. Cash was born on a small cotton farm in NE Arkansas. They were very poor, and the whole family worked the fields together. Their only enjoyment was they did have a radio. Whe they came in from the fields, they could listen to Earnest Tubb, the Carter Family, Gene Autry and so on. Johnny had a great singing voice, but the family was too poor to afford a guitar so he just sang. His ambition for life was to sing on the radio. In 1950, he enlisted in the Air Force. Aptitude tests showed he had great capability for Morse Code, probably due to his musical mind set he thinks. He went to the usual AF places like Lackland and Keesler, graduating first in his class in CW. Then they selected him for high speed intercept operator and he aced that class. Then they sent him to learn Russian language and Russian code. He was doing 35 WPM in Russian. On graduation first in his class, he was offered either Adak Island Alaska or Germany. Cash didn't know anyting about Adak except that it was 100s of miles from nowhere, but he had heard that Germany was a good place, so he went there. Asked if he ever intercepted anything interesting he had two stories. Sitting there with headset and typewriter, one day he was copying the TASS news service bulletins to the outlying SSRs, when he copied the first TASS bulletin on the death of Stalin. This went right up the chain to Washington of course, as the first news they heard of it. Another time, he was tuning around when he picked up an in-flight position report from a Russian bomber flying from Moscow to Smolensk. It was a real weak signal at 45 WPM, almost lost in the QRM and QRN, but he copied the code and ran it over to the crypto shop. The departure time and ETA were way too short for that route (either 1/3 the usual time or 1/3 off the usual time, I forget). From this, Intel determined that the Russians had got their jet powered bomber flying at last. This news flashed to WDC, and Cash got an Air Force Commendation Medal for that intercept. After a few years, he made rank and became chief of the station. Meanwhile, in his off time, he finally had enough money to buy himself a git-tar, which he instantly learned to play. The Air Force offered him good assignments and bennies to re-up, but he always just wanted to sing on the radio, The rest is History. ===== _________________________________________________________________ MSN Messenger with backgrounds, emoticons and more. http://www.msnmessenger-download.com/tracking/cdp_customize ------------------------------ End of QRP-L Digest 3100 ************************ --------------------------------