[PVRCNC] RE: The smell of solder fumes in the morning... was Re: K3

[Guy Olinger]

Tequila mebbe not so good idea.  Won't be able to tell the difference between 3/16 inch screws and 1/4 inch screws. Or be able to pick up those #40 slot washers. On other hand if you can still send good cw with an iambic paddle and eat salad with the other hand and not drip the thousand island into your keyboard after you're half sloshed, maybe you'll get away with it.

I wound up using a ruler to measure the screws.

Final tests on #1239 tonight. Tested all good at 10 watts and put in PA last night.

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From: pvrcnc-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:pvrcnc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Roberts, Will
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 11:18 AM
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Subject: [PVRCNC] Re: The smell of solder fumes in the morning... was Re: K3

We now know the current gestation period of a K3 is exactly 5 months
(February to July). I guess that plain looking box from Elecraft is a
K3. I have not even had time to open it up yet!



Since we will not have solder fumes to keep us happy, I think that
tequila will work. Every time the assembly instructions say something
like "connect the iludium Q238 space modulator to the frenulum flux
capacitor per illustration 4F", take a shot. I'm sure after 8-12 hours
of K3 building, the results would be similar to inhaling those lovely
rosin core fumes! I will conduct this experiment soon and report back my
results  :>)



For some slightly useful info, I found out that the Top Ten Yaesu type
band selector boxes will work with the K3. There is a different cable
($25 from Top Ten) that will be needed however. Also, for those using
Top Ten DX Doublers (or a similar LPT port type controller) Piexx is
making a USB to LPT converter for those wishing to use these devices
with a USB port. It's about $135 fully assembled or $85 in kit form.
This will give you full SO2R automation with most popular logging
software for a lot less $ than the Microham SO2R USB controllers. It's
called a SO2RXLat. Check the Piexx.com site for more info. I'd publish
the full link, but then this e-mail would be kicked back from the
reflector. I would guess that the K4QPL style homebrew SO2R mini box may
also work with this as he uses similar switching logic. What say Jim?
This combo would make a very compact, low cost SO2R rig for home or
travel with a small laptop with a USB port.



Hope everyone had fun in the IARU. I had to miss it due to a full
weekend band schedule. We look forward to seeing everyone next weekend
at the club picnic.



73,



Will AA4NC



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