20031129.qrp v03_n119.qrl.20031129 Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2003 19:03:05 EST From: qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: QRP-L digest 3119 QRP-L Digest 3119 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) [161992] Re: weller wtcpt question.. by "Mike Yetsko" 2) [161993] Re: weller wtcpt question.. by "Mike Yetsko" 3) [161994] New PIC Kit - VFO Rockmite by "Dick" 4) [161995] Re: weller wtcpt question.. by Ed Tanton 5) [161996] Re: weller wtcpt question.. by "Bruce Kizerian" 6) [161997] Fwd: [425ENG] 425 DX News #656 by Ed Tanton 7) [161998] Re: New Kit Announcement - Brass Paddle Kit by Rick McKee 8) [161999] Power Connector by "Royce Simmons" 9) [162000] [AZpad] While waiting for the paddle by Chuck Adams 10) [162001] Re: More Items For Sale by "Dick Housden, W0NTA" 11) [162002] Re: weller wtcpt question.. by "Mike Yetsko" 12) [162003] Re: New Kit Announcement - Brass Paddle Kit by Karl Larsen 13) [162004] Re: weller wtcpt question.. by "Bruce Kizerian" 14) [162005] Re: weller wtcpt question.. by w9ya 15) [162006] Re: weller wtcpt question.. by w9ya 16) [162007] keys by "carl seyersdahl" 17) [162008] RE: New Kit Announcement - Brass Paddle Kit by "Tim Jones" 18) [162009] Key by "carl seyersdahl" 19) [162010] Re: weller wtcpt question.. by "Lawrence Makoski" 20) [162011] Re: weller wtcpt question.. by "Leon Heller" 21) [162012] Logikey keyer for sale by goemans 22) [162013] Re: MFJ 259B by "George, W5YR" 23) [162014] =?iso-8859-1?Q?Preliminary_FOX_Log_--_W=D8PWE?= by "Aartec" 24) [162015] Re: weller wtcpt question.. by Ed Tanton 25) [162016] Re: Key by "Ron KU7Y" 26) [162017] Re: weller wtcpt question.. by Bruce Muscolino 27) [162018] Re: Key by Bruce Muscolino 28) [162019] Re: keys by "George, W5YR" 29) [162020] Re: weller wtcpt question.. by Bruce Muscolino 30) [162021] Re: [AZpad] While waiting for the paddle by "John" 31) [162022] Re: [AZpad] While waiting for the paddle by "Joe Martin" 32) [162023] Re: weller wtcpt question.. by Dale Botkin 33) [162024] Re: keys by "Joe Martin" 34) [162025] Re: weller wtcpt question.. by "Bruce Kizerian" 35) [162026] WTB: DSW-40 (unbuilt kit) by David Gauding 36) [162027] Re: weller wtcpt question.. by "Bruce Kizerian" 37) [162028] Re: MFJ 259B by "" 38) [162029] Re: [AZpad] While waiting for the paddle by Dale Botkin 39) [162030] Re: keys by John Pfeifer 40) [162031] Re: Key by Dale Botkin 41) [162032] Keyer kits shipping by Dale Botkin 42) [162033] Re: MFJ 259B by "George, W5YR" 43) [162034] No snow in Florida...DSWMULTI...StarTech USB/serial/parallel ports addition to the ThinkPad... by 44) [162035] Re: weller wtcpt question.. by Lee Mairs 45) [162036] Re: weller wtcpt question.. by 46) [162037] It's time for MQFD ! by Rick McKee 47) [162038] Re: Logikey keyer for sale by John Oppenheimer ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 16:12:43 -0500 From: "Mike Yetsko" To: , "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161992] Re: weller wtcpt question.. Message-ID: <00c101c3b5f4$5fefbae0$0200a8c0@charter.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > I found the wtcpt, even with the no. 8 tip (800 degrees), to be unacceptable > for Mahattan stlye building. I just could not get good flow when I soldered > directly to the ground plane. There are quite a few better irons for less > money. I was very disappointed in this product. The wtcpt iron is a controlled temp medium to low wattage iron. Pretty much designed for production work. It's not DESIGNED to do things like attach manhattan pieces where there's a significant 'sink' for heat when you solder. Even with a no 8 tip at 800 degrees, you just don't have the wattage to overcome the sink. For manhattan stuff, get an old 60W iror with a big tip with lots of thermal inertia, or a multi-wattage gun. Save the wtcpt for what it's good for. Don't blame the iron when it's the operator trying to use it outside of it's design qualifications. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 16:15:33 -0500 From: "Mike Yetsko" To: , "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161993] Re: weller wtcpt question.. Message-ID: <00d501c3b5f4$e080f020$0200a8c0@charter.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > Dunno if you know this already, but a small tin of tip cleaner is really > handy. They're available at Rad Shack for about $5.00 - keeps that tip > really *shiney* I don't use this on good plated tips unless they got abused and are slightly corroded. At which point they are lost anyway. I don't think the stuff actually damages a tip, but if you keep your tip in good condition, you won't ever have to use the stuff. And yes, I have the small tip stuck to the base of my wtcpt station. But I don't think I've swiped a 'good tip' through it in a couple of months. It's usually one of the tips I have to change to for some special purpose that I find some idiot abused and now I have to clean up to use. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 17:16:11 -0500 From: "Dick" To: Subject: [161994] New PIC Kit - VFO Rockmite Message-ID: <000b01c3b5fd$3aecd9e0$6501a8c0@s> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Looks like the new PIC kit/classes with the DDS daughter board would be a nice VFO for the Rockmite. You could use the transmit signal to detect and produce a 700hz offset. Does this make sense or is there a fly in the ointment?? Dick N3HKN ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 17:19:22 -0500 From: Ed Tanton To: kizerian@xmission.com, "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161995] Re: weller wtcpt question.. Message-ID: <6.0.0.22.2.20031128171104.01e60180@pop.earthlink.net> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed I don't know what was wrong with YOUR own WTCPT Bruce... but you could not be MORE INCORRECT about WTCPTs in general. I have used the WTCPT to do the braid-to-PL259 soldering (with the aid of some flux)... fully melting solder INTO the braid and 'onto' the barrel of the PL259. They do a great job of heat transfer. Perhaps you were trying to use that WTCPT finest chisel tip on circuit board-but even that should have been able to 'take ahold'. Only thing I ever found it wouldn't do flux or no flux was wire-to-ground-rods. But they ought to be clamped or welded anyway. Also, I should mention I have been pleased with whatever this brass-colored Brillo-pad-like tip cleaner is. Works very well on the type of plated tip commonly in use these days. And... I do not like the plating (tip) life with the 800 degree tips. The sevens are just fine. 73 Ed Tanton N4XY Ed Tanton N4XY 189 Pioneer Trail Marietta, GA 30068-3466 website: http://www.n4xy.com All emails & checked by Norton AntiVirus with AutoProtect LM: ARRL QCWA AMSAT & INDEXA; SEDXC NCDXA GACW QRP-ARCI OK-QRP QRP-L #758 K2 (FT) #00057 -------------------------------------------------- "He that gives up a little liberty to gain temporary security will lose both and deserve neither". --Benjamin Franklin "Suppose you were an idiot ... and suppose you were a member of Congress... but I repeat myself." --Mark Twain -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 15:26:56 -0700 From: "Bruce Kizerian" To: "Mike Yetsko" , "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161996] Re: weller wtcpt question.. Message-ID: <009f01c3b5fe$bc1c5580$b30646a6@98seoem> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit >Don't blame the iron when it's the operator trying to use it outside of > it's > design qualifications. In 40 years of R&D and product development this is one of the poorest excuses for an iron I have encountered. Even with the no 8 tip it is much too slow for production work--unless of course you are an inexperienced solderer and need a crutch in order to solder. It is the giant kindergarten crayon of soldering irons. I say this knowing that it is likely to provoke, but that's my experience. Bruce kk7zz ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 17:26:24 -0500 From: Ed Tanton To: qrp-L Reflector Subject: [161997] Fwd: [425ENG] 425 DX News #656 Message-ID: <6.0.0.22.2.20031128171938.01e67b98@pop.earthlink.net> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed >To: n4xy@earthlink.net >Subject: [425ENG] 425 DX News #656 >Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 23:05:18 +0100 (CET) >From: 425list@425dxn.org > > >__________________________________________________________________________ > HAVE YOU MISSED A PIECE OF DX INFORMATION? > Do not forget that the opening page at www.425dxn.org features an > engine that allows you to search anything you want within the site >__________________________________________________________________________ > > 29 November 2003 No 656 > =========================== > *** 4 2 5 D X N E W S *** > **** DX INFORMATION **** > =========================== > Edited by I1JQJ & IK1ADH > >/---------------------------------------------------------------------------\ >! Information, reports and suggestions must be sent to: ! >! ! >! Mauro Pregliasco, I1JQJ: DX information ! >! (e-mail i1jqj@425dxn.org - BBS I1JQJ@IK1MJJ.IPIE.ITA.EU) ! >! Maurizio Bertolino, IZ1CRR (I1-21171): 425 DX News WWW Pages ! >! (e-mail i121171@425dxn.org) ! >\---------------------------------------------------------------------------/ > >5H - The Russian Robinson Club has announced a mountain DXpedition in > Tanzania to the top of Kilimanjaro (5985 metres a.s.l.). Team > members include RW3GW, RW3GU, RZ3EM, Gennadiy Khryukin (mountain > climber) and Boris Mamlin (video operator and journalist). The > DXpedition will take place between December 3rd and 16th. Special > QSL cards will be sent out via the bureau. [TNX The Daily DX] >5T - Look for 5T5AFF (QSL via JA1AFF), 5T5CPS (QSL via JA1CPS), 5T5GDR > (QSL via JR1GDR), 5T5HC (QSL via JA1HC), 5T5RQ (QSL via JA6RQ) and > 5T5TY (QSL via JA1TY) to be active in their spare time from > Mauritania on 4-17 December. [TNX The Daily DX] >8P - Steve, K2WE will operate (on 80-6 metres CW and SSB) as 8P9AP from > Barbados (NA-021) on 2-8 December. QSL via home call. [TNX The Daily > DX] >A6 - UN World Food Programme workers currently stationed in Dubai, UAE > include SM7PKK, S53R, S57CQ, PA5M and ON5NT. They will be joined by > N2AA and participate in the CQ WW DX CW Contest from A61AJ. QSL via > K2UO (for North, Central, South America, Caribbean, US territories > in the Pacific) and DJ2MX (rest of the world). Owing to the current > workload, the IOTA operations from AS-021 and AS-124 [425DXN 641] > are postponed until February-March 2004. [TNX ON5NT] >FR/E - The TO4E team became active from Europa Island around 16 UTC on 24 > November (17 and then 20 metres CW). Antenna setup was expected to > be completed by 28 November. Except for the CQ WW DX CW Contest, the > operators cannot work 24 hours a day owing to "restriction with the > generator, probably due to a lack of gas" (F5CWU). QRV times (UTC) > are 04.00-07.30, 10.00-10.30, 13.00-13.30 and 15.15-19.45 or 20.00. > During the weekend look for TO4WW to participate in the CQ WW DX CW > Contest, while TO4E will concentrate on the WARC bands. The web site > for the operation is at http://europa2003.free.fr/, but since they > do not have Internet capabilities from the island, the logs will be > posted when the operators return to France. QSL via F5OGL. >G - Andre, GM3VLB will operate as GM3VLB/P or /M from Holy (Lindisfarne) > Island (EU-120) on 29 and 30 November. QSL via home call. [TNX > GM3VLB] >HS - Mirek, VK6DXI is travelling to Thailand again. He will be at Pattaya > on business from 3 to 23 December at least and will operate in his > spare time as HS0/VK3DXI on 80-10 metres. QSL via DL4DBR. [TNX > VK6DXI] >I - Alberto, IT9MRM (http://www.qsl.net/it9mrm/index.html) expects to > operate on 20 and 15 metres SSB as IF9/IT9MRM from the lighthouse at > Punta Sottile (WAIL SI-024, ARLHS ITA-145) on Favignana Island (EU- > 054, IIA TP-001) on 2 December, between 9 and 15 UTC. QSL via home > call. [TNX IT9MRM] >J8 - Wayne, K8LEE and Pete, N0FW will be active from St. Vincent on 3-16 > December. Look for J8DX on 160-6 metres, including entries in the > ARRL 160 CW the ARRL 10 Meter contests. QSL via W8QID. [TNX The > Daily DX] >KP2 - Curt, W3HQ (fclambert@infonale.com) will operate as W3HQ/KP2 from > the US Virgin Islands on 3-11 December. He will be active on 160, > 80, 40, 30, 20 and 15 metres CW QRP and will welcome skeds with DX > stations, especially from Asia and Oceania. QSL via home call > through the W3 bureau. [TNX W3HQ] >PY0_spp- Joca, PS7JN will be active again as ZW0S from St. Peter & St. Paul > Rocks (SA-014) on 1-15 December. He will operate in his spare time > and will work SSB and RTTY on HF plus 6 metres. QSL via PS7JN. > Please note that after receipt of the necessary documentation a few > days ago, Joca's past operations as ZW0S (April 2001, February 2002, > April and September 2003), as well as his forthcoming activity, are > approved for DXCC credit. [TNX The Daily DX] >V4 - Larry, KJ4UY will operate as V47UY from Nevis (NA-104) on 3-16 > December, including activity during the ARRL 160 Meter and 10 Meter > contests. QSL via home call (US stations direct only, others either > direct or via the bureau). [TNX KJ4UY] >VK - VK2DMM, the Murwillumbah Museum amateur radio station, will be > active from 1 December on +/- 7085, 14185 and 21205 kHz SSB. The > Murwillumbah Museum has one of the last regional repositories of > early transmission and reception equipment in Australia. Further > information at http://tweedhistory.org.au/murwillumbah/radioroom.htm > [TNX VK2DFC] >VU - An operation by VU2NXM from Janjira Island is expected to start > during the weekend. Activity is likely to be for several days with > multiple operators; island chasers please note that it will not > count for IOTA as this island does not meet IOTA qualification > criteria and should not be confused with the qualifying Janjira > listed in the IOTA Directory. >ZA - Project Goodwill Albania 2003, the IARU Region 1 supported five-week > course under the sponsorship of the Minister of Telecommunications > and in cooperation with the Polytechnic University of Tirana, has > entered its third week. The Albanian authorities have released the > callsign ZA1UT (University of Tirana) symbolizing this program and > the Albanian Amateur Radio Association (AARA) will launch a > multi-multi effort by ZA1A for the CQ WW DX CW Contest. A special > event QSL card can be obtained for all callsigns active during this > program from Project Goodwill Albania 2003, P.O. Box 73, 02380 > Espoo, Finland or via OH2BH. The progress of the entire project can > be followed on the Internet at http://www.za1a.com [TNX OH2BN] >ZL - Jonathan, W1CU will operate as ZL/W1CU from Waiheke Island (OC-201) > from 30 November through 2 December. Activity will be on all bands > CW and SSB, but Jonathan's operating time will be limited. [TNX OPDX > Bulletin] > >CQ WW DX CW CONTEST ---> The following stations have announced their >participation in this year's event (29-30 November): >ZONE CALL CATEGORY DXCC QSL VIA >----------------------------------------------------------------- >02 VE2IM Canada VE3DZ >05 4U1UN United Nations HQ qrz.com >05 NP3D USA W3HNK >05 VP9I SOAB LP Bermuda KQ1F >05 VP9/K9CC SOSB 20m Bermuda K9CC >07 TG0AA M/S Guatemala TG9AXF >07 TI5N M/2 Costa Rica W3HNK >08 6Y0A SOSB QRP or LP Jamaica WA4WTG >08 6Y4A SOSB QRP or LP Jamaica WA4WTG >08 6Y6X M/2 Jamaica KN5H >08 6Y8A SOSB 80m LP Jamaica WA4WTG >08 6Y9A SOSB 15m LP Jamaica WA4WTG >08 8P5A SOAB LP Barbados NN1N >08 CO8LY SOAB LP Cuba EA7ADH >08 CO8TW SOSB 160m LP Cuba IZ8CCW >08 FM/T93Y SOAB LP Martinique T93Y >08 FS/K3LP M/S St. Martin K5KV >08 J37KF Grenada J37KF >08 J38AA SOAB Grenada WA1S >08 KP2/N4EXA SOSB 15m LP US Virgin Islands DJ2MX >08 KP2/OK1TN US Virgin Islands OK1TN >08 NP4Z SO QRP Puerto Rico WC4E >08 PJ5NA SOAB St. Eustatius K1NA >08 V26DX M/S Antigua & Barbuda KU9C >08 V26K Antigua & Barbuda AA3B >08 VP5X M/S Turks & Caicos >08 WP2Z M/2 US Virgin Islands KU9C >08 WP4F SOSB 40m Puerto Rico WP4F >08 ZF1A M/S Cayman Islands W5ASP >09 4M5X SOSB 20m Venezuela W4SO >09 9Y4ZC M/2 Trinidad & Tobago DL1HCM >09 P40E SOAB Aruba W3HNK >09 P40R SOSB 20m Aruba NK4U >09 P40TA SOAB HP Aruba WM6A >09 PJ2T M/2 Netherlands Antilles N9AG >10 HC8N M/M Galapagos Islands W5UE >11 PT5A M/M Brazil >13 CW4A SOSB 15m LP Uruguay EA5KB >13 CX1JJ SOAB LP Uruguay EA5KB >13 CX5BW SOSB 10m HP Uruguay >13 CX7BY SOSB 20m HP Uruguay direct >13 CX9AU SOSB 40m LP Uruguay KA5TUF >13 LU5FF SOSB 10m LP Argentina EA7JX >14 CQ0T Portugal CT1ILT >14 CT8T SOAB HP Portugal bureau >14 CU2F SOSB 20m LP Azores SM4DHF >14 EA6IB M/S Balearic Islands >14 GJ2A SOAB HP Jersey GJ3DVC >14 GZ7V SOAB (Shetlands) Scotland >14 LX7I M/S Luxembourg LX2AJ >14 LX/G3VQO SOAB LP Luxembourg G3VQO >14 TM5CW France F5SJB >14 TM6X SOAB France F5VHY >14 TM7W France F8BBL >15 9A1A M/M Croatia 9A1A >15 9H3WW M/2 Malta DJ5CL >15 OH0Z M/M Aland Islands OH5DX >15 OH5Z M/S Finland bureau >15 TK9A SOAB Corsica >15 YT9X SOSB 20m Serbia & Montenegro YU1ZZ >15 ZA1A M/M Albania OH2BH >16 UV7M Ukraine US5MTJ >17 EX9A SOAB HP Kyrgyzstan bureau >17 EY8MM SOSB 80m Tajikistan >19 RS0F SOAB HP Asiatic Russia W3HNK >20 J43J SOSB 20m Greece DJ5JH >20 JY8B M/S Jordan DL5MBY >20 SV5RDS SOSB 40m HP Dodecanese bureau >20 TA2IJ Turkey >20 TA3/DK3KD Turkey DL5JQ >20 ZC4T SOSB 160m UK SBA on Cyprus G3AB >21 A61AJ M/? U.A.E. >21 AP2ARS SOAB LP Pakistan JA1PBV >21 AP2AUM Pakistan 9A4NA >21 HZ1AB SOSB 15m Saudi Arabia K8PYD >23 JT1AS SOSB 10m Mongolia >23 JT1BE SOSB 10m Mongolia >23 JT1BJ SOSB 20m Mongolia >23 JT1BV SOAB HP Mongolia >23 JT1CD SOSB 40m Mongolia >23 JT1CO SOSB 80m Mongolia >23 JT1CS SOSB 15m HP Mongolia >23 JT1DA SOSB 15m LP Mongolia >23 JT1JA SOSB 160m Mongolia >23 JT1KAA SOAB Mongolia >24 B4RF SOSB 40m HP China >24 BW3/JD1BKQ SOAB LP Taiwan JR3PZW >24 BW4/UA3VCS SOSB 15m LP Taiwan UA3VCS >25 D88DX Korea DS3FGV >25 DS0DX M/S Korea HL1XP >26 E20HHK SOAB LP Thailand E21EIC >26 HS0ZDY SOSB 15m Thailand >26 HS4BPQ/9 SOSB 20m LP Thailand E21EIC >26 XU7ACZ M/? Cambodia OM3TZZ >26 XV2NA SOAB HP Vietnam JE7IDA >26 XV2PO Vietnam N5PO >27 4D71/N0NM Philippines W4DR >27 AH2R M/S Guam JH7QXJ >27 V63PF Micronesia W5PF >27 V63WC Micronesia WF5W >28 4W3CW SO LP Timor Leste >28 9M4JB M/? West Malaysia E21EIC >28 YB0ECT SOAB LP Indonesia K5ZE >29 VK6AA Australia DL8YR >29 VK9CJ Cocos/Keeling Isls JA1KJW >31 KH6/KE0UI SOAB LP Hawaii KE0UI >31 T32WW M/2 East Kiribati N0KV >33 7X2ARA SOAB LP Algeria DF4SA >33 CN2R SOAB HP (?) Morocco W7EJ >33 CT9L M/2 Madeira DJ6QT >33 EA8AX M/? Canary Islands Bureau >33 EA8ZS SOAB HP Canary Islands EA5FV >33 IG9A (African) Italy >33 TS7N M/2 Tunisia DL9USA >34 SU9NC SOAB LP Egypt OM2SA >35 5U5Z M/M Niger G3SXW >35 D4B SOAB HP Cape Verde K1BV >35 D44TD SOSB 20m Cape Verde >36 ZD8Z SOAB Ascension Island VE3HO >37 5X1X SOAB LP Uganda K3JT >38 ZS2DL South Africa direct >39 TO4WW Juan de Nova & Europa F5OGL >40 JW5E M/? Svalbard LA5NM > >Do not forget to give a look to the list of announced operations maintained >by Bill, NG3K at http://www.ng3k.com/Misc/cqc2003.html >A collection of QSL routes will be published on http://www.contesting.info on >4 December thanks to Zik, 4N1DX (DL/VE3ZIK). >_____________________________________________________________________________ > > > =========================== > *** 4 2 5 D X N E W S *** > **** GOOD TO KNOW ... **** > =========================== > Edited by I1JQJ & IK1ADH > >DXCC NEWS ---> Contacts made with E4/G3WQU through the end of 1999 are now >accepted for DXCC credit. > >QSL 5H3RK ---> Ralph, VK4VB (5H3RK) will be working in the US for the next >2-3 years. His current address is Ralph Karhammar, 1306 34th Street NW, >Washington, DC 20007-2801, USA. [TNX K1XN and The Golist] > >QSL MD0BXX ---> Dave reports he has moved to Cyprus; if anyone still needs a >card for MD0BXX, his new permanent address is: David Walton, Kissonerga Sea >View C003, No3, Yianni, Irodotou Street, 8574 Kissonerga, Cyprus. > >QSL YI/ON5NT ---> Ghis will be back home on 20 December and the QSL cards >should be ready by that time. He expects to process and mail them out >immediately. QSL to Ghis Penny, P.O. Box 93, BE-9700 Oudenaarde, Belgium. >[TNX ON5NT] > >NOT THE MANAGER ---> Danny, LZ2UU is not and has never been the QSL manager >for ZA1MM. According to Wally, LZ2CJ the "unknown operator using the callsign >ZA1MM" is a pirate. > >NOT THE MANAGER ---> Artur, SQ5TA reports he is still receiving cards for >R1ANF, but he is not the QSL manager for this station. He can only confirm >contacts made with R1ANF/HF0POL (2002). > >NOT THE MANAGER ---> Alvaro, PY3CQ reports that PY3UEB (Radio Club Baependi) >is receiving "countless cards" for 5X1DC. Please note that the correct route >for the February 2003 5X1DC operation is via DL7AFS. > >+ SILENT KEY + Bill "Pick" Pickard, WA5PAE became a Silent Key on 23 November >at 68 years of age. Pick had a distinguished military career in the US Air >Force and was an avid DXer throughout his life. He operated from Germany as >DL4IZ and for the past three years he made three DXpeditions to Guantanamo >Bay where he operated as KG4IZ. In 2002, Pick was elected vice president of >INDEXA and continued in that capacity until his death. [TNX AA7UC] >_____________________________________________________________________________ > > =========================== > *** 4 2 5 D X N E W S *** > *** NEWS FROM THE WEB *** > =========================== > Edited by I1JQJ & IK1ADH > >AUCTION: Maurizio, IZ1CRR/I1-21171 has put up 37 different QSL cards for > YASME expeditions for auction on Ebay > (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2205633809&ssPa > geName=ADM E:B:LC:US:1). The proceeds will be donated to the > February 2004 DXpedition to Tokelau [425DXN 653]. >BQ9P: The Pratas 2003 web site now includes the DXpedition story > (http://www3.ocn.ne.jp/~iota/newpage64.htm). 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Box 273, Strand 7140, South Africa >***************************************************************************** > > 425 DX NEWS WWW PAGE ---> http://www.425dxn.org > >***************************************************************************** > > <<< 425 DX NEWS REFLECTOR SUBSCRIPTIONS >>> > > If you want to SUBSCRIBE, please send a message to > 425server@425dxn.org > with either > subscribe 425eng (for the English version) OR > subscribe 425ita (for the Italian version) > in the SUBJECT (leave the body of the message blank) > > >***************************************************************************** > >____________________________________________________________________________ > DX SPOTS ON YOUR CELLULAR PHONE AT: www.smscluster.org > >Mauro Pregliasco (i1jqj@425dxn.org) * Maury Bertolino (i121171@425dxn.org) >____________________________________________________________________________ > > > 72/73 Ed Tanton N4XY Ed Tanton N4XY 189 Pioneer Trail Marietta, GA 30068-3466 website: http://www.n4xy.com All emails & checked by Norton AntiVirus with AutoProtect LM: ARRL QCWA AMSAT & INDEXA; SEDXC NCDXA GACW QRP-ARCI OK-QRP QRP-L #758 K2 (FT) #00057 -------------------------------------------------- "He that gives up a little liberty to gain temporary security will lose both and deserve neither". --Benjamin Franklin "Suppose you were an idiot ... and suppose you were a member of Congress... but I repeat myself." --Mark Twain -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2003 19:01:23 -0500 From: Rick McKee To: qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU Subject: [161998] Re: New Kit Announcement - Brass Paddle Kit Message-ID: <20031128.173513.10126.1.kc8aon@juno.com> Where can one see the paddles at ? 72/73 de: Rick McKee, KC8AON <> Willow Wood, Ohio <> Grid: EM88rl SW-20+, SW-30+, SW-40+, Norcal BLT, Yaesu FT-7, QRP-L #2112, FPqrp #33, AR QRP, AmQRP, Ohio Valley Fists, Zombie #718 For info on MQFD, go to: http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/mqfd I'll give up CW & QRP when I'm dead ! MAYBE ! didididadidah ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 17:56:20 -0500 From: "Royce Simmons" To: Subject: [161999] Power Connector Message-ID: <000c01c3b602$d6b853e0$6402a8c0@Belkin> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Hi, This is probably not available anywhere but on the off chance it might be here is my question: Does anyone know of a source for the power connector for the LM frequency meter? Mine disssapeared when my house burned but the LM made it just fine. Thanks all, Royce ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 23:08:51 +0000 From: Chuck Adams To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu Subject: [162000] [AZpad] While waiting for the paddle Message-ID: <5.2.1.1.0.20031128224755.00b47a98@mail.commspeed.net> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed While you are awaiting the arrival of your paddle, as some have already posted so things they have done such as going to Home Depot, Lowe's, True Value, ACE, etc. 1. If you want a finish like the German Shurr paddles, I recommend you have ready a sanding block, #150 grit sandpaper, and some scrap lumber with a paint stick (clean). I'll put some pics on the web page on Sunday to show you what I mean. You'll use the small piece of scrap lumber and the paint stick (free from Home Depot the next time you are in there) to make a fixture to hold the base and the arms while sanding. The posts you can do with your glove covered hands. 2. If you are like me, you have probably upgraded the cdrom drive in your system to DVD+/-R/RW (Fry's put one on sale for today only for $79.99 :-( ) or some other critter. There comes with the new drive a 3-wire cable about 57cm long. See if you have a spare one around. They make great connecting cables for the small and large paddles. Just cut off the connectors and replace one end with a 3.5mm (1/8") plug and the other end you will solder to the connectors on the paddle. Been there. Done that. Remember which lead is the dit and which is the dah..... If you are running QRO then you may want to go with a shielded cable for obvious reasons. 3. And isn't it about time you built the NorCal keyer that you have been storing on the bench or in a drawer some where? NOTE: for those that can program the PIC chips. There is an article in the December issue of QST with a picokeyer using the 12F629, the same chip as is in the NorCal keyer..... 4. And would you do me a favor? Jot down what clear coating you use on the brass and the date. Then check the paddle once in a while to check for separation from the brass (delamination). I'd be interested in seeing how long the coating lasts. I went through several coats on the brass racers until I settled on a Brass Clear Coat from Park's that I got at ACE Hardware ($3.49 a can). I have tried for years and years to get some people to lighten up on the touch on paddles. With not much success I must add. The bug did a lot to ruin some good fists. But you will be happy to note that the little feet that Jerry chose for the base have a real good coefficient of friction with just about any surface and you can slap the paddle pretty hard and still not have it move around the desk. I hope to find a bunch of the feet and start using them on all the homebrew cases..... FYI Enjoy, Chuck Adams K7QO k7qo@commspeed.net http://www.qsl.net/k7qo CP-60 Moving to Arizona? Please bring your own water. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 16:14:47 -0700 From: "Dick Housden, W0NTA" To: Subject: [162001] Re: More Items For Sale Message-ID: <000301c3b605$6b030e80$0bc40918@yourtarbvp550m> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit This is a repost of an earlier listing. The link did not work. I have more items for sale including an Elecraft K2, Icom IC-706MKIIG, LDG AT-11 auto tuner, BLT QRP antenna tuner with the new aluminum case, and my old Johnson Matchbox antenna tuner. These are all listed and shown on my website at: There are also images there of the NorCal 40A and the Small Wonder Labs DSW-II 20. Thanks for looking. 72, Dick, W0NTA Greeley, CO ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 17:24:12 -0500 From: "Mike Yetsko" To: "Bruce Kizerian" , "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [162002] Re: weller wtcpt question.. Message-ID: <001701c3b5fe$5ac9c880$0200a8c0@charter.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > >Don't blame the iron when it's the operator trying to use it outside of > > it's > > design qualifications. > > > In 40 years of R&D and product development this is one of the poorest > excuses for an iron I have encountered. Even with the no 8 tip it is much > too slow for production work--unless of course you are an inexperienced > solderer and need a crutch in order to solder. It is the giant kindergarten > crayon of soldering irons. > > I say this knowing that it is likely to provoke, but that's my experience. > > Bruce kk7zz Well, I've worked on a production line for a time as a favor... Long story. And the WTCPT station with a 700 degree tip was my iron of choice for putting in 'dip' parts. Used with good production solder (not the cheap stuff most people pick up) I could walk down a dip chip that I had taken out and the new one installed in just seconds. Of course, there's better irons. I had an East German iron that was no bigger than an number 2 pencil, and looked like a piece of 14ga wire for a tip, that was beautiful. IF you would put up with a new tip ever few hours, and the initial +$800 price tag (back in 1984). And, for an R&D bench I'm sure you'd spend much more than a WTCPT iron goes for. And granted, with today's circuitry getting smaller and more compact, the WTCPT is finding itself a 2 lb sledge in a drawer populated by small engraving hammers, but it's still not a bad iron. Oh, I've NEVER used a number 8 tip, other than to try it, realize how it worked, and put it in the drawer never to use again. That's the earmark of someone who doesn't understand how the 'system' works, and tries to compensate for it by just boosting temp instead of wattage or correct technique. If you can't use it, I would venture to say it's YOU who doesn't know how to solder. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 16:42:54 -0700 (MST) From: Karl Larsen To: Tayloe Dan-P26412 Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [162003] Re: New Kit Announcement - Brass Paddle Kit Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII On Thu, 27 Nov 2003, Tayloe Dan-P26412 wrote: > I saw these paddles at the last meeting and placed my order in right then. The pictures > I have seen on the web do not do justice to the ones that I have seen. Hi Dan, I agree that the hard spring is the right one. I like to set the contacts as close as possible too. > > The paddles have a very good feel. Some paddles I have used in the past are sloppy > and have a lot of play in them, which makes it difficult to get a close contact spacing > without the keyer getting stuck closed once in a while. I really hate that! These paddles > seem very mechanically tight. At the meeting, Jerry had three different spring sets: soft, > medium and hard. Different folks seemed to prefer different springs. I really like the hard > spring as it allowed me to set the key spacing very, very close, so only a light touch was > needed to key it. I don't know what the paddles are being shipped with, but there was a > talk of selling a spring set for a minimal cost (springs are expensive!). > > Being a Az ScQRPion member, I am somewhat biased, but never-the-less, I was very impressed. > I have the letter on the way. And I'm proud to be a ScQRPion! > - Dan Tayloe, N7VE; Phoenix, Az; Az ScQRPions > -- - Karl Larsen k5di Las Cruces,NM Az ScQRPions - ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 16:56:07 -0700 From: "Bruce Kizerian" To: "Mike Yetsko" , "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [162004] Re: weller wtcpt question.. Message-ID: <00cb01c3b60b$311a2b80$b30646a6@98seoem> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > If you can't use it, I would venture to say it's YOU who doesn't know > how to solder. I know how to solder--just not impressed with the iron. I've done production, too. The thing just slowed me down. Kind of a nasty comment there. Sorry if I offended. I try to keep it civil from now on. After all, if everyone had the same opinion about stuff it would be a dismally boring world indeed. Bruce kk7zz ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 19:03:11 -0500 From: w9ya To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [162005] Re: weller wtcpt question.. Message-ID: <200311281903.11922.w9ya@arrl.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline On Friday 28 November 2003 02:30 pm, Bruce Kizerian wrote: > I found the wtcpt, even with the no. 8 tip (800 degrees), to be > unacceptable for Mahattan stlye building. I just could not get good flow > when I soldered directly to the ground plane. There are quite a few better > irons for less money. I was very disappointed in this product. > > Bruce kk7zz > www'elmerdude.com Funny as I use the 700 degree tip and do this all the time. Hmmmm.....maybe ya got a bad tip or magnetic swithc assembly ? Bob w9ya ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 19:04:10 -0500 From: w9ya To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [162006] Re: weller wtcpt question.. Message-ID: <200311281904.10501.w9ya@arrl.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline On Friday 28 November 2003 04:45 pm, Lee Hopper wrote: > Hi, Sergio - > > Dunno if you know this already, but a small tin of tip cleaner is really > handy. They're available at Rad Shack for about $5.00 - keeps that tip > really *shiney* > > 73 - > > Lee, NB7F I just spit on my fingers and roll the tip thru them..... Really, I do....... 72; Bob w9ya > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "sergio" > To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" > Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 9:43 AM > Subject: weller wtcpt question.. > > > i am about to start soldering, but i have a question.. > > > > all my life, i have used generic $5 soldering irons. this is the first > > real > > soldering station i have had.. > > > > can anyone tell me how the temperature is set on this iron? > > > > i am guessing it is the tip that gauges the temperature.. > > > > i pulled the tip out of mine, and it has a "7" marked on the bottom.. > > > > does this mean 700F? > > > > thanks! > > > > > > ___ > > peace, > > sergio > > www.village-buzz.com - read my sexy blog! > > www.coffee-black.com - photography.... > > http://www.coffee-black.com/join.htm <-- Join Picture of the Day! > > > > phone ... 419 606 0557 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 19:39:42 -0500 From: "carl seyersdahl" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [162007] keys Message-ID: <005201c3b611$47bd6680$c239ca44@tampabay.rr.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I have just one small problem with "keys".. !!! I want (need) a key with a single paddle, cuz I'm not into this so-called "squeeze" keying thing. !! I've used a dual key type thing and don't like it.!! I'm from the "old" school and have a "tick one" and that's all I feel I need.l!! I'm an "old-timer " and don't need 30+ wpm. my old fingers can't do it anymore!!!! If there are any of you out there who appreciate the situation please let me know.!!! I'd be as happy as a new novice, (which I was once was) , but can't do it any more carl / kz5ca ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 19:53:26 -0500 From: "Tim Jones" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [162008] RE: New Kit Announcement - Brass Paddle Kit Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Tnx to all for the help K9NX Jonesy ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 19:59:02 -0500 From: "carl seyersdahl" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [162009] Key Message-ID: <005a01c3b613$fadfa320$c239ca44@tampabay.rr.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I have to envy those who can order something instantly, and be gratified by it.!!!! I want a decent key, but I simply can't afford it, or for that matter , can't even find one !! I need "or would to find" a single paddle key to use with my "tick one ' ..!! beyond that , forget it.!! 10-15 wpm at the very most is all I can manage any more.!!! If you want any more than that ask youself if are you a "real " ham or just a swelleled head "hunter." Hate to say it, but that's the way it is. carl /' kz5ca ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 21:32:46 -0500 From: "Lawrence Makoski" To: , "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [162010] Re: weller wtcpt question.. Message-ID: <01f101c3b621$14056620$e8f74b0c@larrysahyqy001> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit And in 25 years of repairing professional photographic studio strobes (generators of up to 6400J of flash energy), I have found the Weller WTCPT series to be the finest I have ever used. I guess opinions ARE like noses - everyone has one and no two are alike. 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 ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2003 02:36:27 -0000 From: "Leon Heller" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [162011] Re: weller wtcpt question.. Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bruce Kizerian" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 10:26 PM Subject: Re: weller wtcpt question.. > >Don't blame the iron when it's the operator trying to use it outside of > > it's > > design qualifications. > > > In 40 years of R&D and product development this is one of the poorest > excuses for an iron I have encountered. Even with the no 8 tip it is much > too slow for production work--unless of course you are an inexperienced > solderer and need a crutch in order to solder. It is the giant kindergarten > crayon of soldering irons. > > I say this knowing that it is likely to provoke, but that's my experience. I'm treating myself to the ultimate in soldering equipment, a refurbished Metcal SSTV. I'm getting this for fine-pitch devices and general SM work. It's not very expensive - 180 GBP. It uses RF at 13.5 MHz so I might be able to retune it for 20 m and have a few QSOs while I work. 8-) 73, Leon -- Leon Heller, G1HSM Email: aqzf13@dsl.pipex.com http://www.geocities.com/leon_heller ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 20:16:53 -0600 From: goemans To: QRP-L Subject: [162012] Logikey keyer for sale Message-ID: <003d01c3b61e$dba5b4d0$b6366880@PAUL> MIME-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT Hello all, I have for sale an almost-mint looking Logikey K-1 for sale. This is the factory-built version of the Idiom Press CMOS Super Keyer II kit that was available in the 90's. It has the updated (v2) firmware. It looks exactly like the present model K-3 but only has 4 memory buttons on the top of the case. The four soft-sectored memories total 220 characters. Runs off external 12 volts DC or an internal 9v battery which lasts for YEARS by use of an ultra-low-quiescent current Maxim MAX663 regulator IC. Even has an "aux" jack bringing the paddle and memory button connections out the back panel. If you have ever used an Idiom Press CMOS keyer, you know what these babies can do. If not, you don't know what you're missing! All documentation is available for download at the Idiom Press website, I don't have the manual. But hey, the command set is even silk-screened on the bottom of the case! Shipped to you in conUS for $75.00. Paul R Goemans WA9PWP Stoughton, WI 53589 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 20:30:36 -0600 From: "George, W5YR" To: "Karl Larsen" Cc: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [162013] Re: MFJ 259B Message-ID: <057901c3b620$c97877f0$0401a8c0@PS> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit C'mon, Karl . . . Before you declare the procedure as "stupid" learn about it, understand it and then decide. Frank's procedure is mathematically sound and practically useful. It yields results which are mathematically correct with bounded error and which agree with direct measurements, which Frank has also made and published. Perhaps I failed to make clear that after setting the tuner for 50+j0 ohms at the input with a 50-ohm resistive load, one does NOT change the tuner settings when switching to the 25 and 100 ohm loads. Thus, the rho, RL and SWR for the 25 and 100 ohm loads will differ only if the tuner has loss, since for a lossless device, the rho for 25, and 100 ohm loads is the same: 0.33. Rho at the input for the 50 ohm load is, of course, zero because we adjust the tuner to make it so. But just as lossy transmission line will show a different (lower) SWR at the input than is present at its load end, a lossy tuner will show a difference. There are mathematical relationships between the changes in rho, RL and SWR and the amount of loss presented by the tuner. The basis for this can be found in the ARRL Antenna Book under the discussion of lossy transmission lines. For a lossless tuner, the rho measured at its input should be 0.33 for either the 25 or 100 ohm load. If the tuner is lossy, the measured rho will be different and that difference can be used to calculate the loss. Similarly, RL and SWR will be different and formulas can be derived using those as variables to determine loss. Rho, RL and SWR are all equivalent quantities with which any one can be determined if either of the other is known. For example, Return Loss is given by -20 times the log of rho. All that we are doing in the first step is making the tuner look like a piece of 50-ohm transmission line. The succeeding two steps then measure the loss in that virtual line by determining the change in rho, RL and SWR that the loss causes when the load is changed. This is not rocket science - just a clever application of a concept that we all know: loss in any device, such as a tuner or transmission line, changes the reflection coefficient seen at its input from that present at its output. What Frank has contributed is all the messy algebra to provide us with convenient formulas and a quick, easy test procedure. 73, George W5YR ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karl Larsen" To: "George, W5YR" Cc: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 8:01 PM Subject: Re: MFJ 259B > > On Wed, 26 Nov 2003, George, W5YR wrote: > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Karl Larsen" > > To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" > > Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2003 6:51 AM > > Subject: Re: MFJ 259B > > > > > > > > > So I wonder how he did the measurement. > > > > The procedure is to put a 50 ohm resistive load on the tuner output and with > > the 259B or similar instrument, adjust the tuner for 50+j0 input impedance. > > Then the load is changed to 25 ohms and the rho or RL or SWR or all of them > > are recorded. Then the load goes to 100 ohms and the parameters for that > > load are recorded. > > That is stupid George! Anyone who uses a tuner tunes it up so > "the load" is transformed to as near 50 +j0 as you can get. I can't > believe anyone did that! ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 20:37:13 -0600 From: "Aartec" To: "qrp-l@Lehigh. EDU" Subject: [162014] =?iso-8859-1?Q?Preliminary_FOX_Log_--_W=D8PWE?= Message-ID: <000201c3b621$b2939be0$68dfcecf@b6v6o9> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Here is a preliminary log from the FOX HUNT of 26 Nov 2003 UTC. The band was in pretty good shape for a change and we had a nice group of hounds to keep us busy for at least the first hour. About 70 pelts were given out in the first hour. The second hour was pretty slow with roughly 20 pelts but still a lot of fun. Looks like the total including the two foxes and excluding a couple of dupes is 93. I would like to say thanks to all the hounds who stopped by and made the hunt so much fun. Also a big thanks to John Burnley, NU0V for his help with logging, listening, and hunt operation. Please check your entry below and let me know if I have made any mistakes. 72, Jerry - W0PWE UTC Call RST SPC Name Power 0200 AC7A 559 AZ TOM 5W 0201 KB2FEL 559 NY BOB 5W 0201 K9UT 559 IN Jerry 5W 0202 AC5JH 599 OK TOM 5W 0203 W2AGN 579 NJ JOHN 5W 0204 W5YR 559 TX GEORGE 5W 0204 N4ROA 559 VA DAN 5W 0205 KT5V 559 TX DAVID 5W 0205 N3BJ 559 VA ALAN 5W 0206 WB8YYY 559 MN CURT 5W 0207 K5DW 559 TX DON 5W 0209 KK5LD 559 TX DAN 5W 0210 W4FOA 559 GA TONY 5W 0211 AD6JV 559 VA BILL 5W 0211 W5TB 559 TX DOC 5W 0212 K2ZN 579 NY AL 5W 0213 KR0U 559 CO TIM 5W 0213 W5HNS 559 TX HENRY 5W 0214 K3ESE 559 MD LLOYD 5W 0214 N0TK 579 CO DAN 5W 0215 N5ZE 559 TX LEW 5W 0216 W0NTA 559 CO DICK 5W 0217 AA7EQ 559 AZ BOB 5W 0217 AF4PP 559 GA CHUCK 5W 0218 K0EVZ 579 NM DOC 5W 0219 WA8BXN 559 OH MIKE 5W 0220 AJ4AY 559 AL JAY 5W 0220 AG0T 559 ND TODD 4W 0221 N8VAR 559 OH RON 5W 0222 NK6A 559 CA DON 5W 0223 K3PH 559 PA BOB 5W 0224 K8DD/M 549 MI HANK 5W 0224 N4DD 559 TN DENNIS 5W 0225 AB9CA 559 AL DAVE 5W 0226 K5JHP 559 TX BILL 5W 0226 KC1FB 559 CT JIM 5W 0227 KL7V 559 OK SAM 5W 0228 K1VP 559 NH ED 5W 0229 KV2X 559 NY TOM 5W 0230 K5PSH 559 TX JERRY 5W 0230 W5USJ 559 TX CHUCK 5W 0231 K8CV 559 MI WALT 5W 0232 AG4PJ 559 AL DAVE 5W 0232 KG0PP 559 CO JIM 5W 0233 K5IC 559 NM AUDIE 5W 0234 WS4S 559 TN CONARD 5W 0235 K6VNX 559 CA ARLEN 5W 0236 KN5L 559 TX JOHN 5W 0237 K8KFJ 579 WV GARY 5W 0238 KI0II 579 CO RON 5W 0239 K4JPN 579 GA STEVE 5W 0240 KD5KXF 559 TX MIKE 5W 0241 W7ILW 559 AZ WALT 5W 0242 AA50 559 LA VERN 5W 0243 NV4V 559 KY PETE 5W 0244 W8KC 579 MI PAUL 5W 0245 K6XR 559 CA REGGIE 5W 0246 K4GT 559 GA JIM 5W 0247 K5EOA 559 LA WAYNE 5W 0248 W5KDJ 559 TX WAYNE 500MW 0249 WA2TDL 559 NY RICK 5W 0251 AB0CD 559 CO DICK 5W 0252 VE4WI 559 MB CRAIG 5W 0253 K3RXM 559 PA FRANK 5W 0254 K2TER 559 NY BILL 5W 0254 K8MIA 559 WV JIM 5W 0258 K4ADI 559 SC FRANK 5W 0258 K0QD 559 CO HUGH 5W 0259 KD5S 559 TX RON 5W 0300 AK7Y 559 AZ GREG 5W 0303 KG6WP 559 LA WARD 5W 0304 AK5X 559 TX BILL 5W 0305 W2LJ 559 NJ LARRY 4W 0306 KC9LC 559 VA RANDY 5W 0308 KG4LDY 559 VA JIM 5W 0309 K5DI 559 NM KARL 5W 0311 VA6RF 559 AB EARL 5W 0315 KO1M 559 VA MIKE 5W 0318 W9JOP/4 559 VA BOB 150MW 0321 K4TU 559 SC ALAN 3W 0327 N5IB 559 LA JIM 5W 0328 KD5UDB 559 LA CHRIS 5W 0329 NN5E 559 TX VERN 5W 0331 W6AZ 559 CA RON 5W 0335 WB8WTU 559 OH DENNIS 4W 0339 K5SR 559 TX DALE 5W 0345 VE3ELA 559 ON KEN 3W 0346 VE5RC 559 SK BRUCE 5W 0351 W4NJK 559 CA CHARLIE 5W 0355 VE3PLP 439 ON JIM 5W 0357 WA9TZE 559 WI JIM 5W 0400 NIFN XXX CO FOX 5W 0400 W0PWE XXX IA FOX 5W ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 21:44:06 -0500 From: Ed Tanton To: kizerian@xmission.com, "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [162015] Re: weller wtcpt question.. Message-ID: <6.0.0.22.2.20031128213622.01ed5028@pop.earthlink.net> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed Hi Bruce... I have to add one last comment: I have seen literally HUNDREDS of MIL-SPEC, space-flight-qualified, production soldering positions, at more than one company, all using WTCPTs. This went on for years, until the WTCPTs were succeeded by the temp-controlled version I now own, the EC-2002, and others. We're all entitled to our opinions however, and I simply disagree with yours about WTCPTs. Never meant to impugn your soldering abilities or knowledge. We've just had different experiences. 73 Ed Tanton N4XY Ed Tanton N4XY 189 Pioneer Trail Marietta, GA 30068-3466 website: http://www.n4xy.com All emails & checked by Norton AntiVirus with AutoProtect LM: ARRL QCWA AMSAT & INDEXA; SEDXC NCDXA GACW QRP-ARCI OK-QRP QRP-L #758 K2 (FT) #00057 -------------------------------------------------- "He that gives up a little liberty to gain temporary security will lose both and deserve neither". --Benjamin Franklin "Suppose you were an idiot ... and suppose you were a member of Congress... but I repeat myself." --Mark Twain -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 20:05:16 -0700 From: "Ron KU7Y" To: "QRP-L" Subject: [162016] Re: Key Message-ID: <003d01c3b625$a3504da0$11910b45@ku7y> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Hi carl, You said: > 10-15 wpm at the very most is all I can > manage any more.!!! If you want any more than that ask youself if are you a > "real " ham or just a swelleled head "hunter." > Hate to say it, but that's the way it is. While there is nothing wrong with 10-15 wpm there is also nothing wrong with speeds greater or less than that. We all play with CW at speeds that are fun for us. Some of up push ourselves now and then while others don't and that's fine too. But don't ever kid yourself about the use of speed as a gauge of proficiency. With everything else being equal, speed is the only gauge left. And you could hold everything equal except QRM to see who has the best skill in digging a signal out. The most proficient operator would be the one with the best score in all categories which would include just about anything you wanted to think about! This would include copying poorly sent CW as heard from some bugs! :-) Heck, I remember when the old saying was that anyone could copy machine sent CW, like the ARRL put out but that it took true skill to copy "real" people on the air. This was in the days before keyers and back when you could recognize your friends from their sending. Then there was the chirp, hum, buzz, clicks, drift and analog dials! :-) And even some good 300 VDC tingles now and then..... Ahhhhh, the gud ole daz...... OK, back in my hole..... 73, Ron, KU7Y ku7y@qsl.net Brenda, AZ (or somewhere close!) http://www.qsl.net/ku7y http://www.BrendaJamFest.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 22:14:12 -0500 From: Bruce Muscolino To: Makos327@worldnet.att.net Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [162017] Re: weller wtcpt question.. Message-ID: <3FC80F04.1E4F8AA5@erols.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Actually in this case they are not. The WTCPT station was the standard of the aerospace industry almost from the inception of soldering station use. They continued to be the standard through the mid-80's. Even the military used an olive drab kit that was a WTCPT in a low profile box! Fair Radio sold a ton of them for $60I 73 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 22:22:55 -0500 From: Bruce Muscolino To: carlseye@tampabay.rr.com Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [162018] Re: Key Message-ID: <3FC8110F.A0E10E18@erols.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Carl, I would look on ebay or the ARRL classified on line. They do sometimes appear. However since the advent of the iambic key they are no longer being made. I have an old Virbroplex that I bought used over 25 years ago. However it is NOT for sale! I do believe that the Bencher I used daily can also be used as a single lever key. You might also take a look at their web site for more info. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 21:35:53 -0600 From: "George, W5YR" To: , "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [162019] Re: keys Message-ID: <05e901c3b629$e56e6ec0$0401a8c0@PS> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Carl, I have used a dual lever paddle for decades now. They do NOT have to be used in squeeze-key mode. Just press one paddle for dits and the other for dahs. Same action exactly as a single-lever paddle. I had one of the Vibroplex single-lever jobs for a few weeks and then got rid of it and got this dual-lever Vibroplex job. The single-lever just didn't feel right to me - too much like a bug - so guess it was confusing some instinct/memory paths in the old brain. I also tried true Iambic or squeeze keying after I designed and built an iambic keyer back in the early 70's using RTL logic (!). Although I could probably have mastered it, it just didn't attract me enough to devote the time. So the double-lever paddle and non-iambic keying works just fine for me. I guess my message is to not overlook some of the nice double-lever paddles that are available while single-lever paddles are not always to be found. The AZ Scorpions are offering a beautiful all-brass paddle kit for $25 shipped which will be hard to beat for quality and price. Nobody made a law that says you have to use iambic keying with a dual-lever paddle if you don't want to! As for being an old timer, how far can you beat 74 for age and going on 58 years of hamming? <:} 73, George W5YR ----- Original Message ----- From: "carl seyersdahl" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 6:39 PM Subject: keys > I have just one small problem with "keys".. !!! > I want (need) a key with a single paddle, cuz I'm not into > this so-called "squeeze" keying thing. !! I've used a > dual key type thing and don't like it.!! I'm from the "old" school and have > a "tick one" and that's all I feel I need.l!! > I'm an "old-timer " and don't need 30+ wpm. my old fingers can't do it > anymore!!!! > If there are any of you out there who appreciate the situation please let > me know.!!! > I'd be as happy as a new novice, (which I was once was) , but can't do it > any more > carl / kz5ca > > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 22:36:47 -0500 From: Bruce Muscolino To: kizerian@xmission.com Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [162020] Re: weller wtcpt question.. Message-ID: <3FC8144F.93D4A86A@erols.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > > In 40 years of R&D and product development this is one of the poorest > excuses for an iron I have encountered. Ev > Golly Bruce, in my limited experience in aerospace, only 35+ years in development and support, every company that I ever heard of or worked for switched to wave soldering for large production over 25 years ago! Wave soldering gave a more consistent product. WTCPT's were only used for rework and repair work. There they remained the standard of the industry until old age caught them. 73 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 20:52:15 -0700 From: "John" To: , "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [162021] Re: [AZpad] While waiting for the paddle Message-ID: <000801c3b62c$2e12dbf0$6401a8c0@HP5400> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Having never seen a German Shurr paddle, you might tell me what its finish looks like. > 1. If you want a finish like the German Shurr paddles, I recommend > you have ready a sanding block, #150 grit sandpaper, and some > scrap lumber with a paint stick (clean). John K7SVV ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 22:09:53 -0600 From: "Joe Martin" To: "QRP" Subject: [162022] Re: [AZpad] While waiting for the paddle Message-ID: <00a701c3b62e$a4fb9d90$8e4cd6d0@JoesHome1> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit ---------| Virus Scanned by Symantec |--------- ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chuck Adams" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 5:08 PM Subject: [AZpad] While waiting for the paddle > 4. And would you do me a favor? Jot down what clear coating you use > on the brass and the date. Then check the paddle once in a while to check > for separation from the brass (delamination). I'd be interested in seeing > how long the coating lasts. > I went through several coats on the brass racers until I settled on > a Brass Clear Coat from Park's that I got at ACE Hardware ($3.49 a can). Chuck, I went to Home Depot and picked up the RUST-OLEUM Crystal Clear Enamel,, I'll keep an eye on that one, I plan to polish plus the cream buff prior to coating. Might want to remind all that they should wear gloves while handling the polishing chores, plus eye protection and not to eat before washing , brass dust isn't a healthy food group. > Thanks for the helpful tips, the more photos of the building process the better for me (g) a picture is worth a thousand words in assembling. 73 Joe KM5CW > > Chuck Adams K7QO k7qo@commspeed.net > http://www.qsl.net/k7qo CP-60 > > Moving to Arizona? Please bring your own water. > > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 22:16:44 -0600 (CST) From: Dale Botkin To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [162023] Re: weller wtcpt question.. Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII On Fri, 28 Nov 2003, Bruce Kizerian wrote: > In 40 years of R&D and product development this is one of the poorest > excuses for an iron I have encountered. Geez, Bruce, don't hold it all in like that. Tell us how you really feel about it. 8-) Actually, I used a WTCPN/TC201 combination for about 20 years, one that was given to me well used. I just got a WES-51 to replace a small bunch of pencil irons I'd been putting up with since the old girl finally died. I have to say, my experience is quite the opposite of yours -- I used it for everything from hobby to production use, with 600 and 700 degree tips, and never had the slightest problem until the transformer finally opened up (pre-eBay, so a replacement transformer was not economical). It never failed to do precisely what it was suppsoed to do, but of course I had several different tips ranging from a very fine conical 600 to a big, fat pipe-soldering 800 degree monster that could actually qualify as a Crayola. I love 'em to death. Wish I had kept my TC-201 and tips, now that I can pick up used power supplies on eBay for ten bucks I could have saved some money. 73, Dale - N0XAS --- It's a thankless job, but I've got a lot of Karma to burn off. PicoKeyer Analog with pot speed control now available! Or add memory and more to your Rock-Mite -- http://www.hamgadgets.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 22:20:30 -0600 From: "Joe Martin" To: "QRP" Subject: [162024] Re: keys Message-ID: <00b901c3b630$20aa1a10$8e4cd6d0@JoesHome1> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Carl, I do good to get out around 15-18 wpm anymore, I have arthritis in my hands, which sometimes yields some interesting code (g) but I love sending code in spite of it all. I like the duals because it's easier to "slap" them, I actually use my arm movement more than my fingers. 73 Joe KM5CW dit dit ---------| Virus Scanned by Symantec |--------- ----- Original Message ----- From: "carl seyersdahl" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 6:39 PM Subject: keys > I have just one small problem with "keys".. !!! > I want (need) a key with a single paddle, cuz I'm not into > this so-called "squeeze" keying thing. !! I've used a > dual key type thing and don't like it.!! I'm from the "old" school and have > a "tick one" and that's all I feel I need.l!! > I'm an "old-timer " and don't need 30+ wpm. my old fingers can't do it > anymore!!!! > If there are any of you out there who appreciate the situation please let > me know.!!! > I'd be as happy as a new novice, (which I was once was) , but can't do it > any more > carl / kz5ca > > > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 21:45:20 -0700 From: "Bruce Kizerian" To: "Bruce Muscolino" Cc: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [162025] Re: weller wtcpt question.. Message-ID: <003901c3b633$98969aa0$bc0d46a6@98seoem> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Uncle! Bruce kk7zz ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 22:40:28 -0600 From: David Gauding To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu Subject: [162026] WTB: DSW-40 (unbuilt kit) Message-ID: <5.1.1.6.0.20031128215736.00a078a0@bbs.galilei.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed Hello, WTB an unbuilt Small Wonder Labs DSW-40 kit (the original version). Many thanks, de Dave, NF0R david.gauding@bbs.gailei.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 22:48:05 -0700 From: "Bruce Kizerian" To: "Bruce Muscolino" Cc: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [162027] Re: weller wtcpt question.. Message-ID: <003d01c3b63c$5c8ddd80$bc0d46a6@98seoem> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Bruce M. et. al. There are hundreds of small high tech companies in this country that build amazing stuff on a dead run. We seldom comply with Mil Spec (a much abused term anyway) but our customers come to us because we can provide them with what they want quickly, when big lumbering, what have we done since 1969, aerospace, etc. companies are still grinding out the details in committee. The production these companies do is small quantity, often hand built, but usually innovative and advanced for its time. It is only after we do the groundwork the the big companies step in, take over production, and raise a banner to the world saying "Look what we invented!"...I don't envy folks who work for the giants of industry. They miss out on being intimately involved with the details and responsibility from the start to the end of the project. Where would the captains of the aerospace industry be without what two "small time" "bicycle mechanics" did at KittyHawk? Yes, we still use soldering irons often to make the stuff we design. Wave soldering is a dated process also, isn't it? There is, I have been told, a MilSpec document for fruitcake of somewhere around 17 pages. Working under these type of restraints must be real fun. No wonder everybody hates fruitcake. Makes you really wonder about an orginization that has to work under such constraints. Bruce kk7zz ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 22:17:09 -0800 From: "" To: qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU Subject: [162028] Re: MFJ 259B Message-ID: <22244.1070086629@zworg.com> w5yr@att.net wrote: > > C'mon, Karl . . . > > Before you declare the procedure as "stupid" learn about it, understand it > and then decide. > > Frank's procedure is mathematically sound and practically useful. > > This is not rocket science - just a clever application of a concept that we > all know: loss in any device, such as a tuner or transmission line, changes > the reflection coefficient seen at its input from that present at its > output. What Frank has contributed is all the messy algebra to provide us > with convenient formulas and a quick, easy test procedure. > > 73, George W5YR > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Karl Larsen" > To: "George, W5YR" > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > That is stupid George! Anyone who uses a tuner tunes it up so > > "the load" is transformed to as near 50 +j0 as you can get. I can't > > believe anyone did that! > > Gentlemen, gentlemen ... the article in question is at: for those who may want to read it ... fwiw, Jim ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2003 00:47:10 -0600 (CST) From: Dale Botkin To: Chuck Adams Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [162029] Re: [AZpad] While waiting for the paddle Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII On Fri, 28 Nov 2003, Chuck Adams wrote: > NOTE: for those that can program the PIC chips. There is an article > in the December issue of QST with a picokeyer using the 12F629, the > same chip as is in the NorCal keyer..... I have some small experience with (ahem) the keyer in question, and I can tell you with some degree of confidence that the first thing that's getting done when *my* paddle kit arrives is to figure out a directly-attached keyer to screw onto it. I think I have the physical mounting part figured out, but I'll have to try it to see. And if you can't program a PIC, don't despair. There's bound to be a web site somewhere that a guy can buy one pre-programmed, or perhaps even a complete kit. Heck, it may even be mentioned in my signature block, you just never know. 73, Dale - N0XAS -- It's a thankless job, but I've got a lot of Karma to burn off. PicoKeyer Analog with pot speed control now available! Or add memory and more to your Rock-Mite -- http://www.hamgadgets.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 21:48:52 -0900 From: John Pfeifer To: carlseye@tampabay.rr.com Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [162030] Re: keys Message-ID: <3FC84154.3040105@gci.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Carl, I have the same problem. Spent too many years with an old Vibroplex bug and, later, a TenTec single padder keyer. I can't get the hang of iambic keying, no matter how hard I try. I ended up buying a single paddle key from Kent Engineering in England. You can see it at: http://www.kent-engineers.com/SINGLEpaddleINFO.htm They are available in the US through Alpha Delta Communications, http://www.alphadeltacom.com (although I had to wait 3 months to get mine while it was on back-order). I just got it and haven't had a chance to use it much yet, but it looks very well built. There are also several reviews on Eham.net. Good luck and have fun getting back into the code! 72, John Pfeifer - KL0WN carl seyersdahl wrote: > I have just one small problem with "keys".. !!! > I want (need) a key with a single paddle, cuz I'm not into > this so-called "squeeze" keying thing. !! I've used a > dual key type thing and don't like it.!! I'm from the "old" school and have >a "tick one" and that's all I feel I need.l!! > I'm an "old-timer " and don't need 30+ wpm. my old fingers can't do it >anymore!!!! > If there are any of you out there who appreciate the situation please let >me know.!!! > I'd be as happy as a new novice, (which I was once was) , but can't do it >any more > carl / kz5ca > > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2003 00:50:31 -0600 (CST) From: Dale Botkin To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [162031] Re: Key Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII On Fri, 28 Nov 2003, Bruce Muscolino wrote: > Carl, > > I would look on ebay or the ARRL classified on line. They do sometimes > appear. However since the advent of the iambic key they are no longer > being made. Sure they are. Vibroplex makes the Vibrokeyer still, and they're available used fairly often. I just sold one a few months ago. 73, Dale - N0XAS -- It's a thankless job, but I've got a lot of Karma to burn off. PicoKeyer Analog with pot speed control now available! Or add memory and more to your Rock-Mite -- http://www.hamgadgets.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2003 00:54:59 -0600 (CST) From: Dale Botkin To: QRP list Subject: [162032] Keyer kits shipping Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII For those of you who have been very patient while I waited on a batch of PCBs to arrive, thanks. I've cleared out the entire backlog of orders. If you have a PicoKeyer kit on order, it's in the mail and you should be seeing it soon. I love dealing with hams - what a great bunch or people. QRPers are the best of the best, of course! 8-) 73, Dale - N0XAS -- It's a thankless job, but I've got a lot of Karma to burn off. PicoKeyer Analog with pot speed control now available! Or add memory and more to your Rock-Mite -- http://www.hamgadgets.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2003 01:42:57 -0600 From: "George, W5YR" To: , "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [162033] Re: MFJ 259B Message-ID: <06ae01c3b64c$69885d20$0401a8c0@PS> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Thanks, Jim - I did not have that reference or I would have given it to Karl. 73, George W5YR ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2003 12:17 AM Subject: Re: MFJ 259B > Gentlemen, gentlemen ... the article in question is at: > > for those who may want to read it ... > > fwiw, Jim ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2003 06:52:06 -0500 From: To: Subject: [162034] No snow in Florida...DSWMULTI...StarTech USB/serial/parallel ports addition to the ThinkPad... Message-ID: <000001c3b66f$57670420$3b26ad80@f1n5n8> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit On Friday, 21 November 2003, I added a couple new paragraphs to the DSWMULTI project docs, beginning at: http://www.n4qa.com Martha, Ellie and I got home last evening from a nice little vacation in central Florida. Daytime temperature was above 80 F most days. So, we rolled back into southwest Virginia and were greeted by snow flurries. Martha said "Let's go back to Florida". Ellie wouldn't've objected...she had the entire center section of mama's Highlander all to herself. But, I spotted my new 99-cent toy, in a box suspended within a plastic bag, hanging on the front-door knob so... The StarTech USB1S1P (my latest 99-cent e-Bay acquisition) is a cute little box. One upstream USB port...complete w/ cable, for connection to the ThinkPad 600E's single USB port...three downstream USB ports...one DE9M serial port...one DB25F printer port...all ports seem to work...gosh, the wall-wart alone is probably worth 99 cents... Ok, the shipping from Honolulu WAS $ 8.99... 73. Bill, N4QA http://www.n4qa.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 22:08:44 -0500 From: Lee Mairs To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [162035] Re: weller wtcpt question.. Message-ID: <000201c3b67d$1cbc1000$3b6d020a@J4> MIME-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT I built my 2N2-40 entirely Manhattan style with a WTCPT soldering iron with a 700 degree tip. I certainly didn't notice any problems. YMMV... 73 de Lee KM4YY/8 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ed Tanton" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 5:19 PM Subject: Re: weller wtcpt question.. > I don't know what was wrong with YOUR own WTCPT Bruce... but you could not > be MORE INCORRECT about WTCPTs in general. I have used the WTCPT to do the > braid-to-PL259 soldering (with the aid of some flux)... fully melting > solder INTO the braid and 'onto' the barrel of the PL259. They do a great > job of heat transfer. Perhaps you were trying to use that WTCPT finest > chisel tip on circuit board-but even that should have been able to 'take > ahold'. Only thing I ever found it wouldn't do flux or no flux was > wire-to-ground-rods. But they ought to be clamped or welded anyway. > > Also, I should mention I have been pleased with whatever this brass-colored > Brillo-pad-like tip cleaner is. Works very well on the type of plated tip > commonly in use these days. And... I do not like the plating (tip) life > with the 800 degree tips. The sevens are just fine. > > > > 73 Ed Tanton N4XY > > Ed Tanton N4XY > 189 Pioneer Trail > Marietta, GA 30068-3466 > > website: http://www.n4xy.com > > All emails & checked by > Norton AntiVirus with AutoProtect > > LM: ARRL QCWA AMSAT & INDEXA; > SEDXC NCDXA GACW QRP-ARCI > OK-QRP QRP-L #758 K2 (FT) #00057 > > -------------------------------------------------- > "He that gives up a little liberty to gain > temporary security will lose both and > deserve neither". > --Benjamin Franklin > > "Suppose you were an idiot ... > and suppose you were a member of > Congress... but I repeat myself." > --Mark Twain > -------------------------------------------------- > > > ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2003 08:09:17 -0500 (EST) From: To: Bruce Kizerian Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [162036] Re: weller wtcpt question.. Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII what power rating is yours? iirc they still make a 60W. i'm happy with mine after 20+ years of use. usually use the 700 degree tip except on 1oz board with small lands where i like the 600. for plumbing i use a MAPP gas torch -bob On Fri, 28 Nov 2003, Bruce Kizerian wrote: > >Don't blame the iron when it's the operator trying to use it outside of > > it's > > design qualifications. > > > In 40 years of R&D and product development this is one of the poorest > excuses for an iron I have encountered. Even with the no 8 tip it is much > too slow for production work--unless of course you are an inexperienced > solderer and need a crutch in order to solder. It is the giant kindergarten > crayon of soldering irons. > > I say this knowing that it is likely to provoke, but that's my experience. > > Bruce kk7zz > > > ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2003 08:36:56 -0500 From: Rick McKee To: mqfd@smartgroups.com, fpqrp-l@fpqrp.com, qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU Subject: [162037] It's time for MQFD ! Message-ID: <20031129.083702.10046.2.kc8aon@juno.com> Got a light dusting of snow here in Southern Ohio this morning, and wind chills down as low a 4 degrees, but will still be setting up in my camper later today ! Will most likely be on or around: 10.108 on 30 meters 18.102 on 17 meters and maybe 24.908 on 12 meters The warc bands will most likely be the best bet this weekend due to the CQ WW contest ! Hope to see ya'll on the bands ! 72/73 de: Rick McKee, KC8AON <> Willow Wood, Ohio <> Grid: EM88rl SW-20+, SW-30+, SW-40+, Norcal BLT, Yaesu FT-7, QRP-L #2112, FPqrp #33, AR QRP, AmQRP, Ohio Valley Fists, Zombie #718 For info on MQFD, go to: http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/mqfd I'll give up CW & QRP when I'm dead ! MAYBE ! didididadidah ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2003 07:46:51 -0600 From: John Oppenheimer To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [162038] Re: Logikey keyer for sale Message-ID: <3FC8A34B.BC00F9EA@gte.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I can highly recommend the Idiom Press keyers. I have been using a K3 for years and find it to be one of my best ham radio acquisitions. The K3 however does not have an internal battery. I recently purchased a CMOS 4 keyer in kit form. I have not assembled a kit for a rather long time and it was a quite enjoyable project. The CMOS 4 is also limited to four memory buttons but does run off of three internal AAA batteries. I used it first with my old HW-8 and now with my new IC-703. Using a new Vibroplex Iambic Standard key. Two reasons for using an external keyer are: memory buttons are not hidden in a menu system and having a constant key delay. I'm not sure where the delay is, but I can tell if it is different! The Idiom Press keyers feature their delay settings, which there are several to choose from. John ------------------------------ End of QRP-L Digest 3119 ************************ --------------------------------