[HFpack] Elecraft KX1 mini-log attaches to back cover

[wayne burdick]

When the KX1 is used hand-held, it's difficult to log, since you need
three hands (one each for the KX1, log, and pen). To simplify this,
we've created a loose-leaf mini-log that attaches to the back of the
radio via the thumbscrews. When operating hand-held, you simply flip
the rig over and log the QSO. Even when not operating hand-held, the
log sheets can be stored in this location for ready access. They're
easy to get off because of the two U-shaped channels for attachment at
the thumbscrews. In our tests, the log worked well even with a solder
lug attached at one thumb screw (for a trailing ground wire).

You'll find a .pdf file for the mini-log, and a photo showing the log
sheets in use, at:

   http://www.elecraft.com/KX1/KX1.htm

Feel free to print out as many sheets as you'd like for your own use.
We suggest heavy card stock, 65 pound or higher (about the weight of
business card paper). Trim out the sheets carefully using an X-acto
knife or other sharp tool. You can stack quite a few sheets under the
thumb screws -- certainly enough for a typical outing. You could also
cut out a piece of transparency stock or Vellum to protect the paper
sheets during transport. This top sheet should be moved to the bottom
of the stack during operation.

We didn't include columns for mode or power output level. This info
could be noted in the blank area at the right of the mini-log, since
it's likely to be the same for a group of QSOs.

Be sure to write small!

73,
Wayne, N6KR
Eric, WA6HHQ

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[Chuck Gehring]

Another Tip you may or may not find useful.  Laminate your logs with clear
plastic shelving paper. You can then write on it with pencil, transfer your
log, erase and use them over.

73, KI4DGH Chuck Gehring

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Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX1 mini-log attaches to back cover


When the KX1 is used hand-held, it's difficult to log, since you need
three hands (one each for the KX1, log, and pen). To simplify this,
we've created a loose-leaf mini-log that attaches to the back of the
radio via the thumbscrews. When operating hand-held, you simply flip
the rig over and log the QSO. Even when not operating hand-held, the
log sheets can be stored in this location for ready access. They're
easy to get off because of the two U-shaped channels for attachment at
the thumbscrews. In our tests, the log worked well even with a solder
lug attached at one thumb screw (for a trailing ground wire).

You'll find a .pdf file for the mini-log, and a photo showing the log
sheets in use, at:

   http://www.elecraft.com/KX1/KX1.htm

Feel free to print out as many sheets as you'd like for your own use.
We suggest heavy card stock, 65 pound or higher (about the weight of
business card paper). Trim out the sheets carefully using an X-acto
knife or other sharp tool. You can stack quite a few sheets under the
thumb screws -- certainly enough for a typical outing. You could also
cut out a piece of transparency stock or Vellum to protect the paper
sheets during transport. This top sheet should be moved to the bottom
of the stack during operation.

We didn't include columns for mode or power output level. This info
could be noted in the blank area at the right of the mini-log, since
it's likely to be the same for a group of QSOs.

Be sure to write small!

73,
Wayne, N6KR
Eric, WA6HHQ

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[Aron Brown]

Gotta Love the way Wayne thinks. These templets work great. I did need to
enlarge them some to fit on to my KX1. For some reason the template as sent
was about 90% the size that fit the rig. Now I am ready to hit the field and
travel. There is even enough room to write notes on the back if you do
happen to have a pen or pencil handy, by just turning over the log. Thanks
again Wayne for another great idea.

Aron
NN1F
KX1#341
K2#1555
K1#497
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Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX1 mini-log attaches to back cover

> When the KX1 is used hand-held, it's difficult to log, since you need
> three hands (one each for the KX1, log, and pen). To simplify this,
> we've created a loose-leaf mini-log that attaches to the back of the
> radio via the thumbscrews. When operating hand-held, you simply flip
> the rig over and log the QSO. Even when not operating hand-held, the
> log sheets can be stored in this location for ready access. They're
> easy to get off because of the two U-shaped channels for attachment at
> the thumbscrews. In our tests, the log worked well even with a solder
> lug attached at one thumb screw (for a trailing ground wire).
>
> You'll find a .pdf file for the mini-log, and a photo showing the log
> sheets in use, at:
>
>    http://www.elecraft.com/KX1/KX1.htm
>
> Feel free to print out as many sheets as you'd like for your own use.
> We suggest heavy card stock, 65 pound or higher (about the weight of
> business card paper). Trim out the sheets carefully using an X-acto
> knife or other sharp tool. You can stack quite a few sheets under the
> thumb screws -- certainly enough for a typical outing. You could also
> cut out a piece of transparency stock or Vellum to protect the paper
> sheets during transport. This top sheet should be moved to the bottom
> of the stack during operation.
>
> We didn't include columns for mode or power output level. This info
> could be noted in the blank area at the right of the mini-log, since
> it's likely to be the same for a group of QSOs.
>
> Be sure to write small!
>
> 73,
> Wayne, N6KR
> Eric, WA6HHQ
>
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>
> http://www.elecraft.com
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[Michael Babineau]

I printed a page of these mini-logs last night on my laser printer
using some heavy matt Epson photo paper and they look great.

I was also thinking that for short outings that  I might try laminating
one of these log sheets and use a water soluble fine tip marker (if
they exist)
so that I can reuse it over and over. I'll just have to remind myself to
copy the log over to someplace more permanent when I get home.

Another great idea from Elecraft!  Thanks Wayne.

Michael VE3WMB

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[Brian Mury-3]

I would use a permanent fine tip marker, rather than a water-soluble
non-permanent one. The non-permanent will smear if you accidentally rub
it, and will run if it gets at all wet. The permanent marker can still
be removed using an alcohol swab.

I learned this one the hard way, marking maps in the army.


On Tue, 2004-06-15 at 05:32, Michael Babineau wrote:

> I printed a page of these mini-logs last night on my laser printer
> using some heavy matt Epson photo paper and they look great.
>
> I was also thinking that for short outings that  I might try laminating
> one of these log sheets and use a water soluble fine tip marker (if
> they exist)
> so that I can reuse it over and over. I'll just have to remind myself to
> copy the log over to someplace more permanent when I get home.
>
> Another great idea from Elecraft!  Thanks Wayne.
>
> Michael VE3WMB
>
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