Re: [Elecraft] KX3 running PSK31

[brianchapnick]

Must be missing something. I really like psk but seems there aren't many psk 
sigs on the band. Everyone has jumped to FT8. What are u Using? I run dm780 
with HRD and a signal link. It is quite easy once you figure out how to set 
your level. You don't need signal link. Ive done it without the interface but 
with signal link its easier.

Brian VE3GMZ 



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Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 running PSK31


I've spent a couple of hours this evening trying to figure out
how to setup the KX3 for PSK31.

Following the manual numerous times with out any success.

Is there a secret to running the KX3 in PSK31 mode or am I
missing something?

Bert VE3NR


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[Elecraft] KX3 running PSK31

[Bert]

I've spent a couple of hours this evening trying to figure out
how to setup the KX3 for PSK31.

Following the manual numerous times with out any success.

Is there a secret to running the KX3 in PSK31 mode or am I
missing something?

Bert VE3NR


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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD

[Bill Frantz]

I remember my first field day, which was actually fairly 
recently (last 25 years). I had joined the West Valley Amateur 
Radio Association because I felt I should support a repeater if 
I wanted to use repeaters as I traveled around the country and 
"west valley" was where my home was located.


Well, the club is seriously into Field Day, with the goal of 
having as much fun as possible with as little work as possible. 
We try to qualify for all those 100 point items: emergency 
power, green power, GOTA, run a class, attract local pols etc. etc.


Anyone who wants to get on the air will have a chance at 
operating, with a elmer if they need it. If you have a license, 
you can sit in one of the main operating positions. There is 
also a very active GOTA station for anyone who walks in off the 
trail that passes the location we use on Mora Hill.


Well, that first field day, I had my arm twisted to try PSK on 
the digital station. I found that PSK was enough like the 
computer chat rooms which had been product of my company that I 
could relax and just operate. It was this experience which 
changed me from an equipment builder to an operator. (I still 
build equipment.)


I moved from there into digital DXing. I caught the contest bug 
when I discovered I only needed a few QSOs for DXCC. One 
international DX contest pushed me over 100.


I think that year we came in #4 nationally. We always treat the 
contest part of field day very seriously as well. It turns out 
that many club members are contesters and for them, a high score 
is part of having fun. And working with other people to set up a 
massive field day operation is fun too.


Where we aren't particularly good is the food. We aren't 
permitted to have any kind of fire -- miles of dry grass all 
around our location -- so all food is brought up from homes or restaurants.


So for me, the bottom line is: Lets go have fun. And big scores 
are a lot of fun.


This year, it doesn't seem likely we will get a permit for Mora 
Hill. The general plan is to have everyone see what they can do 
by themselves. But, if lightning strikes and the permit comes 
through, we will see if we can do an operation with proper 
social distancing.


BTW, one comment I have heard from my emcomm buddies is that 
although there haven't been any problems with normal 
communications (phones, internet etc.) some emcomm people have 
been asked to help because they are already familiar with ICS 
and working with non-ham emergency workers.


73 Bill AE6JV

On 5/14/20 at 2:10 PM, j...@audiosystemsgroup.com (Jim Brown) wrote:


On 5/14/2020 7:56 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
However it has become a "contest" to see who and what 
organization can accumulate the most points.  A contact is a 
contact, a multiplier is a mathematical term.    It has no 
place in Field Day operation.


My first FD was 1956. It has ALWAYS been a contest. It was my first, and it 
made me a contester!

73, Jim K9YC


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Bill Frantz| When all else fails:  | Periwinkle
(408)348-7900  | Voice and CW. | 150 Rivermead 
Rd #235
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NH 03458


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[Elecraft] KX1 For Sale

[Burke Jones - N0HYD]

I just posted my KX1 for sale on eBay.

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2=5575378759=5338273189=_item=133411157223=psmain_vectorid=229466=902099=824=lg=1

Just thought I would put the word out if you or anyone you know is
interested!  Let me know if you have any questions.

Burke Jones
N0HYD
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Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Establishing A New Station

[Fred Jensen]

Small mag loops can be effective antennas if you can't put up 5 over 5 
over 5.  One caveat:  They are resonant transformers and the loop MUST 
be exactly resonant at your QRG. This means, bypass any ATU and tune the 
loop [only] for 1:1 SWR. Using the "get it close and let the ATU match 
it" scheme will lead to a round, fairly pricey dummy load.


73,
Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 5/14/2020 7:19 PM, Phil Kane wrote:

On 5/13/2020 12:42 PM, brianchapn...@rogers.com wrote:


Im thinking of a loop. I've had good luck with them. Any thoughts?

I've been using a loop on the porch of our ground level apartment.  At
15 watts.  It is useless - can't get it to tune properly and I often
think that I would have a better signal with my dummy load at 100 watts.
  If you are getting good luck you must be doing something right.  At
east you have the advantage of 34 stories - good for you.

73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
Elecraft K2/100   s/n 5402



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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD

[Jim Brown]

On 5/14/2020 12:31 PM, Grant Youngman wrote:

I personally prefer a small pocket-sized notepad and an archaic device made from 
wood and carbon known as a pencil.  Although knowing what a pencil is does require 
one to be of a “certain age"


Back in the day when we had to log on paper, we also had to keep paper 
dupe sheets, one per band per mode. If you're gonna log on paper, ya 
gotta do that too. :)


An important part of EMCOMM is knowing the rules and following them. FD 
has rules too, one of them is that you can work a station once per band 
per mode.


73, Jim K9YC


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Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Establishing A New Station

[Mooneer Salem]

I've been playing with a MFJ loop for my second floor condo and I can say
that loops are extremely sensitive to any close objects/surfaces. For
instance, tuning changed significantly when I had mine laying on the roof
vs. ~4ft above it (to the point where SWR was marginal on the lower part of
40m with the former). It was horizontal both times, too.

Also, loops are going to have more loss at the lower end of their design
range due to physics. 15w may very well not be enough to make contacts
depending on how it's designed, though band conditions also play a role.

-Mooneer K6AQ

On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 7:21 PM Phil Kane  wrote:

>
> On 5/13/2020 12:42 PM, brianchapn...@rogers.com wrote:
>
> > Im thinking of a loop. I've had good luck with them. Any thoughts?
>
> I've been using a loop on the porch of our ground level apartment.  At
> 15 watts.  It is useless - can't get it to tune properly and I often
> think that I would have a better signal with my dummy load at 100 watts.
>  If you are getting good luck you must be doing something right.  At
> east you have the advantage of 34 stories - good for you.
>
> 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
> Elecraft K2/100   s/n 5402
>
> From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
> Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon
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[Elecraft] Fwd: Establishing A New Station

[Phil Kane]

On 5/13/2020 12:42 PM, brianchapn...@rogers.com wrote:

> Im thinking of a loop. I've had good luck with them. Any thoughts?

I've been using a loop on the porch of our ground level apartment.  At
15 watts.  It is useless - can't get it to tune properly and I often
think that I would have a better signal with my dummy load at 100 watts.
 If you are getting good luck you must be doing something right.  At
east you have the advantage of 34 stories - good for you.

73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
Elecraft K2/100   s/n 5402

>From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon
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[Elecraft] KANT3 Needed

[Ron Durie]

Does anyone have an Elecraft KANT3 blank board that they no longer need? 
I am repairing a K3 and need it to run the K3 without its KAT3 internal
tuner.  
Thanks.  

Ron Durie
WB4OOA
Elecraft K-Line
704-843-3681
WB4OOA at gmail.com 



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Re: [Elecraft] PSK31, RTTY, and CW -- all conversational modes, all alive and kickin'

[Wayne Burdick]

Just a follow-up on this topic for those using PSK31 mode:  The K4 handles 
upper- and lower-case characters, in both transmit and receive. Previously we 
handled upper-case only.

73,
Wayne
N6KR




> On May 9, 2020, at 10:18 AM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
> 
> Recently we've been testing and enhancing the K4's built-in text 
> decode/encode. This feature is very convenient on the K4, with multiple lines 
> of received text, and the ability to use a keyboard (wired or wireless) at 
> any of the three USB-A jacks. You can also transmit in any of these modes by 
> sending CW with the keyer paddle.
> 
> At present the K4 can handle PSK31, RTTY, and CW, as on our other 
> transceivers. We hope to add other in-box text modes in the future. 
> 
> I was happy to discover lots of activity in all three modes over the past 
> week. PSK31 -- which provides below-the-noise-floor copy -- is found 
> primarily on 20 meters from 14070-14073, and I've also heard it on 80, 40, 
> and 15 meters. RTTY is common (especially during weekend contests) around 
> 14080-14090 or higher. And of course there's CW at all times of the day or 
> night. Weekly CWT contests are a big draw these days.
> 
> Each of these modes has its idiosyncrasies. But one thing they all have in 
> common is that they're conversational -- you can carry on real QSOs. They can 
> also be used in contests, with no "canned" limitations on exchanges as with 
> heavily automated data modes.
> 
> I encourage everyone to give these modes a try. If you have a K3, K3S, KX2, 
> or KX3, you can use all three. Decoded text is scrolled across the VFO B 
> display as signals are tuned in. (See your owner's manual for further 
> details.)
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 193, Issue 24

[Tommy Judson via Elecraft]

OK, pulled the trigger, thanks to all the info gathered here on the rig to buy. 
 The wish list is at Elecraft, now to see if I get a response saying what's on 
the list that is available to buy.

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD

[Edward R Cole]

I agree with what Bob says:

So a couple comments:
Whether we realize it (or not) the pandemic "is" an emergency, so 
this year's FD has different restrictions which may not be supported 
by the "contest rules".


15-years as communications chief for an emergency response 
organization, the overwhelming reality was every event is different 
and response must adjust to the changed circumstances.  I wrote the 
"Comm Plan" for each event for ICS.  Now retired eleven years.


IF you operate FD from home you can simulate some issues (like 
antenna down or no power).  Or if allowed operating in remote 
locations try single-op mobile/portable.


I have a home emergency generator so might simulate loss of power at 
home running 100w on 20m & 6m.


Our local club is still planning on a traditional FD (but state 
mandates may not allow).


73, Ed - KL7UW

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I agree, specially on the first sentence.?? I've been participating in
FD since the very early '60's.? However it has become a "contest" to see
who and what organization can accumulate the most points.? A contact is
a contact, a multiplier is a mathematical term.??? It has no place in
Field Day operation.


73

Bob, K4TAX


73, Ed - KL7UW
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 193, Issue 24

[Tommy Judson via Elecraft]

That whole setup is amazing, bet you enjoy it!
> 
> Message: 4
> 
> Look at my website for example of KX3 plus KXPA100 installed in an RV 
> (4wd truck, in my case, which tows a 5th wheel):
> http://www.kl7uw.com/Mobile.htm
> 
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
>   http://www.kl7uw.com
> Dubus-NA Business mail:
>   dubus...@gmail.com 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD

[Rick NK7I]

If it were NOT a contest, there would be NO reason to post standings in 
the QST magazine because 'points' would have no meaning.


Rick NK7I


On 5/14/2020 11:17 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:

 From ARRL - At its core, Field Day is a local event and an opportunity for 
local amateur radio clubs to showcase the skills, science and technologies that 
make radio communication such a wonderful hobby and a valuable public service.

I see nothing about this being a contest.

Bob, K4TAX




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Re: [Elecraft] Heil Headsets

[Jim Rhodes]

Heil headsets do not come with a plug that will plug into the mic jack of
most radios and key the PTT. The adapters are available from Heil or can be
easily put together yourself. I have always made my own. But first the KX3
in order to do PTT and provide clean audit you need to split a 3 stereo
plug to 2 mono Jack's. One connected across the top and sleeve and the
other across the ring and sleeve. I think Heil sells one, but I bought mine
off of Amazon for about $5. I could hardly buy the connectors for that.
There are many setting that need to be changed for the mic bias and button
functions as well. But you end up with a nice headset when you are done.

On Thu, May 14, 2020, 14:41 John Boedeker via Elecraft <
elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> Are the Heil Headsets sold by Elecraft compatible with KX3?   I read some
> issues people we’re having with Heil headsets in this forum.  I think
> someone mentioned that they are not compatible with KX3.   Is this true?
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Heil headset with HC-4 revisited

[stephen shearer]

I don't quite understand the "HC4 doesn't work with a KX3" ???
I have a Heil headset with the HC4 element and it works fine...

YES, bias must be off as also "mic button"...
YES, mike gain will need to be higher.

Since the HC4 has a 2K boost, the TX EQ gain (see: 
https://observer.wunderwood.org/2015/09/09/transmit-audio-and-compression-with-the-elecraft-kx3/) 
... 3200Hz might want to be 0db, too.


73, steve WB3LGC

On 5/14/20 2:37 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

Bert,

When using a mono plug in the KX3 mic jack, turn off BIAS and also set 
MIC BTN to OFF.


Alternately, use the splitter recommended by Walter Underwood - if using 
that splitter, turn MIC BIAS on.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/14/2020 2:15 PM, Bert wrote:

The original Heil headset with the HC-4 element didn't work with the KX3.

I have now replaced the HC-4 with an electret, which sounded
great trying it with the KX3 before installing it in the Heil headset.
The electret, by itself, was plugged in to the KX3 with a stereo plug.

After electret installed in the headset I have quite a lot of hum. The
headset mic is connected with a mono plug to the KX3.

Any ideas why the hum appears after mounting the electret in the headset?

Bert VE3NR


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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD

[Wayne Burdick]

The KX2 has built-in logging of all text sent with the keyer paddle. You can 
later scroll back through the data and transfer contacts to a formal log.

In practice I stop and log contacts, locations, and conditions on paper, even 
during FD. Running 10 watts hand-held, every contact is an achievement and an 
adventure :)  I recommend everyone try it at least once.

Wayne
N6KR


> On May 14, 2020, at 12:22 PM, brianchapn...@rogers.com wrote:
> 
> How do you manage to keep a log at the same time?
> 
> Brian VE3GMZ 
> 
> 
> 
> Sent via BlackBerry Hub+ Inbox for Android
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>   Original Message  
> 
> 
> From: n...@elecraft.com
> Sent: May 14, 2020 3:05 p.m.
> To: donw...@embarqmail.com
> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD
> 
> 
> Thanks for the memory, Don.
> 
> FD has always been a contest to me--more fun than any other. I nearly always 
> operate QRP/portable, sometimes entirely hand-held (with the KX2), dragging a 
> counterpoise wire for miles, up and down hills. (Who needs a gym membership?)
> 
> I was 14 at my first FD. I learned some hard lessons about how *not* to put a 
> PL259 connector on RG8. A grizzled veteran laughed at my mess, then showed me 
> The Way.
> 
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
> 
> 
>> On May 14, 2020, at 11:46 AM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:
>> 
>> Yes Wayne, it was one of the greatest Field Days of all.  You could track 
>> the course of sunlight on 10 meters (which went dead at sundown), and there 
>> was a lot of activity.
>> I was 17 in 1957, and had been licensed since '55
>> 
>> While the ARRL did not list it as a contest, it was regarded as a contest by 
>> most all operators - the ARRL also posted the high scorers at the top of 
>> each category.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>> 
>> On 5/14/2020 2:20 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>>> Jim,
>>> I bet FD in 1957 was a real hoot (at the record peak of the sunspot cycle).
>>> (FWIW, I was born in '57, which explains a lot.)
>>> Wayne
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[Elecraft] Heil Headsets

[John Boedeker via Elecraft]

Are the Heil Headsets sold by Elecraft compatible with KX3?   I read some 
issues people we’re having with Heil headsets in this forum.  I think someone 
mentioned that they are not compatible with KX3.   Is this true?   

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD

[Grant Youngman]

I personally prefer a small pocket-sized notepad and an archaic device made 
from wood and carbon known as a pencil.  Although knowing what a pencil is does 
require one to be of a “certain age" :-)

And there are smart phone logging apps as well … 

Grant NQ5T

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> How do you manage to keep a log at the same time?
> 
> Brian VE3GMZ 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD

[brianchapnick]

How do you manage to keep a log at the same time?

Brian VE3GMZ 



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Thanks for the memory, Don.

FD has always been a contest to me--more fun than any other. I nearly always 
operate QRP/portable, sometimes entirely hand-held (with the KX2), dragging a 
counterpoise wire for miles, up and down hills. (Who needs a gym membership?)

I was 14 at my first FD. I learned some hard lessons about how *not* to put a 
PL259 connector on RG8. A grizzled veteran laughed at my mess, then showed me 
The Way.

Wayne
N6KR



> On May 14, 2020, at 11:46 AM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:
>
> Yes Wayne, it was one of the greatest Field Days of all.  You could track the 
> course of sunlight on 10 meters (which went dead at sundown), and there was a 
> lot of activity.
> I was 17 in 1957, and had been licensed since '55
>
> While the ARRL did not list it as a contest, it was regarded as a contest by 
> most all operators - the ARRL also posted the high scorers at the top of each 
> category.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 5/14/2020 2:20 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>> Jim,
>> I bet FD in 1957 was a real hoot (at the record peak of the sunspot cycle).
>> (FWIW, I was born in '57, which explains a lot.)
>> Wayne
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD

[Wayne Burdick]

Thanks for the memory, Don.

FD has always been a contest to me--more fun than any other. I nearly always 
operate QRP/portable, sometimes entirely hand-held (with the KX2), dragging a 
counterpoise wire for miles, up and down hills. (Who needs a gym membership?)

I was 14 at my first FD. I learned some hard lessons about how *not* to put a 
PL259 connector on RG8. A grizzled veteran laughed at my mess, then showed me 
The Way. 

Wayne
N6KR



> On May 14, 2020, at 11:46 AM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:
> 
> Yes Wayne, it was one of the greatest Field Days of all.  You could track the 
> course of sunlight on 10 meters (which went dead at sundown), and there was a 
> lot of activity.
> I was 17 in 1957, and had been licensed since '55
> 
> While the ARRL did not list it as a contest, it was regarded as a contest by 
> most all operators - the ARRL also posted the high scorers at the top of each 
> category.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 5/14/2020 2:20 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>> Jim,
>> I bet FD in 1957 was a real hoot (at the record peak of the sunspot cycle).
>> (FWIW, I was born in '57, which explains a lot.)
>> Wayne
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD

[Scott McDonald via Elecraft]

http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Field-Day/2019/2019%20FD%20Flier%20-%20What%20is%20FD.pdf

ARRL says it’s “an informal contest” and says that the “contest part” is to 
contact as many folks as possible, as well as what Bob notes. 

Everybody is right, but this duality has more than once created a bit of 
tension between the picnickers and the contesters in my neck of the woods.

Whatever, it’s been the best testament to the front end of a K3 I‘be 
experienced.

Scott ka9p

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> On May 14, 2020, at 1:21 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX  wrote:
> 
> From ARRL - At its core, Field Day is a local event and an opportunity for 
> local amateur radio clubs to showcase the skills, science and technologies 
> that make radio communication such a wonderful hobby and a valuable public 
> service.
> 
> I see nothing about this being a contest.  
> 
> Bob, K4TAX
> 
> 
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>>> On May 14, 2020, at 1:12 PM, Jim Brown  wrote:
>>> 
>>> On 5/14/2020 7:56 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
>>> However it has become a "contest" to see who and what organization can 
>>> accumulate the most points.  A contact is a contact, a multiplier is a 
>>> mathematical term.It has no place in Field Day operation.
>> 
>> My first FD was 1956. It has ALWAYS been a contest. It was my first, and it 
>> made me a contester!
>> 
>> 73, Jim K9YC
>> Then W8FNI
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD

[Don Wilhelm]

Yes Wayne, it was one of the greatest Field Days of all.  You could 
track the course of sunlight on 10 meters (which went dead at sundown), 
and there was a lot of activity.

I was 17 in 1957, and had been licensed since '55

While the ARRL did not list it as a contest, it was regarded as a 
contest by most all operators - the ARRL also posted the high scorers at 
the top of each category.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/14/2020 2:20 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

Jim,

I bet FD in 1957 was a real hoot (at the record peak of the sunspot cycle).

(FWIW, I was born in '57, which explains a lot.)

Wayne



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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD

[Jim Brown]

On 5/14/2020 11:17 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
 From ARRL - At its core, *Field Day* is a local event and an 
opportunity for local amateur radio clubs to showcase the skills, 
science and technologies that make radio communication such a wonderful 
hobby and a valuable public service.


I see nothing about this being a contest.


Yeah, they've been saying that for years. Saying something doesn't make 
it true. For the vast majority of contesters of my generation, it was 
our first contest. It's a "gateway drug." And if you don't think it's a 
contest, you've never been part of a club that takes FD seriously. The 
club I participated with in Chicago was, and still is, one of the top 
three in its class, usually #1 or #2, and our current group in W6 has 
won 1AB three times.


Important parts of doing well in FD are searching for and getting 
permission for a good site that is RF quiet and has good possibilities 
for rigging antennas, checking out all the gear in advance, selecting 
radios that play well together in a multi-transmitter environment 
(Elecraft is a big winner), rejecting those that don't (el-cheapo 
160-440MHz for $1K junk), learning how to separate antennas to minimize 
interference between stations while maximizing performance, checking out 
every part of our stations in advance. There's a lot to be learned that 
prepares us for emergencies from every element of what I've outlined above.


FD SHOULD also teach "short and sweet" operating procedures that are 
directly applicable for emergency operation -- that's when I first 
learned it from my contesting Elmer, W8FUM.


73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD

[Victor Rosenthal]

Yes, I recall trying to work some guy in Ohio (from New York) on 10m AM 
phone and those pesky JA stations covered him up.
The guy with the gooney box on 6 meters was really rolling them up, 
though, all over North America.


73,
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On 14/05/2020 21:20, Wayne Burdick wrote:

Jim,

I bet FD in 1957 was a real hoot (at the record peak of the sunspot cycle).

(FWIW, I was born in '57, which explains a lot.)

Wayne



On May 14, 2020, at 11:10 AM, Jim Brown  wrote:

On 5/14/2020 7:56 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:

However it has become a "contest" to see who and what organization can 
accumulate the most points.  A contact is a contact, a multiplier is a mathematical term. 
   It has no place in Field Day operation.

My first FD was 1956. It has ALWAYS been a contest. It was my first, and it 
made me a contester!

73, Jim K9YC
Then W8FNI
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD

[Josh Fiden]

Good thing ARRL keeps score and publishes results, appeasing those of us with a 
competitive streak!

73
Josh W6XU

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> On May 14, 2020, at 11:20 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX  wrote:
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> I see nothing about this being a contest.  

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Re: [Elecraft] Heil headset with HC-4 revisited

[Don Wilhelm]

Bert,

When using a mono plug in the KX3 mic jack, turn off BIAS and also set 
MIC BTN to OFF.


Alternately, use the splitter recommended by Walter Underwood - if using 
that splitter, turn MIC BIAS on.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/14/2020 2:15 PM, Bert wrote:

The original Heil headset with the HC-4 element didn't work with the KX3.

I have now replaced the HC-4 with an electret, which sounded
great trying it with the KX3 before installing it in the Heil headset.
The electret, by itself, was plugged in to the KX3 with a stereo plug.

After electret installed in the headset I have quite a lot of hum. The
headset mic is connected with a mono plug to the KX3.

Any ideas why the hum appears after mounting the electret in the headset?

Bert VE3NR

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD

[Walter Underwood]

Field day can be both an operating event and a contest. This is not an 
either/or situation. The stated purpose is what ARRL says it is. The incentive 
to participate, the icing on the cake, is a contest that is part of the event.

You can get 950 points with zero QSOs. I’m assuming that the emergency power 
bonus does not apply if you don’t make any contacts. If it does, then you can 
score 1050. The rest of the score comes from contest-style contacts plus GOTA 
and youth contacts.

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> On May 14, 2020, at 11:17 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX  wrote:
> 
> From ARRL - At its core, Field Day is a local event and an opportunity for 
> local amateur radio clubs to showcase the skills, science and technologies 
> that make radio communication such a wonderful hobby and a valuable public 
> service.
> 
> I see nothing about this being a contest.  
> 
> Bob, K4TAX
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 14, 2020, at 1:12 PM, Jim Brown  wrote:
>> 
>> On 5/14/2020 7:56 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
>>> However it has become a "contest" to see who and what organization can 
>>> accumulate the most points.  A contact is a contact, a multiplier is a 
>>> mathematical term.It has no place in Field Day operation.
>> 
>> My first FD was 1956. It has ALWAYS been a contest. It was my first, and it 
>> made me a contester!
>> 
>> 73, Jim K9YC
>> Then W8FNI
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD

[Macy monkeys]

I thought FD was all about potlucks and greasy food :)

John K7FD

> On May 14, 2020, at 11:10 AM, Jim Brown  wrote:
> 
>> On 5/14/2020 7:56 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
>> However it has become a "contest" to see who and what organization can 
>> accumulate the most points.  A contact is a contact, a multiplier is a 
>> mathematical term.It has no place in Field Day operation.
> 
> My first FD was 1956. It has ALWAYS been a contest. It was my first, and it 
> made me a contester!
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
> Then W8FNI
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD

[Wayne Burdick]

Jim,

I bet FD in 1957 was a real hoot (at the record peak of the sunspot cycle). 

(FWIW, I was born in '57, which explains a lot.)

Wayne


> On May 14, 2020, at 11:10 AM, Jim Brown  wrote:
> 
> On 5/14/2020 7:56 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
>> However it has become a "contest" to see who and what organization can 
>> accumulate the most points.  A contact is a contact, a multiplier is a 
>> mathematical term.It has no place in Field Day operation.
> 
> My first FD was 1956. It has ALWAYS been a contest. It was my first, and it 
> made me a contester!
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
> Then W8FNI
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Re: [Elecraft] Heil headset with HC-4 revisited

[Walter Underwood]

It might be noise on the bias. Some people have reported that.

With a mono plug, you’ll get the mic bias (clean) and the logic bias (not so 
clean, wrong voltage) mixed together.

Using a stereo plug or a stereo-to-mono splitter will give you just the mic 
bias. Details here:

https://observer.wunderwood.org/2015/08/16/yamaha-cm500-headset-with-ptt-on-elecraft-kx3/

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> On May 14, 2020, at 11:15 AM, Bert  wrote:
> 
> The original Heil headset with the HC-4 element didn't work with the KX3.
> 
> I have now replaced the HC-4 with an electret, which sounded
> great trying it with the KX3 before installing it in the Heil headset.
> The electret, by itself, was plugged in to the KX3 with a stereo plug.
> 
> After electret installed in the headset I have quite a lot of hum. The
> headset mic is connected with a mono plug to the KX3.
> 
> Any ideas why the hum appears after mounting the electret in the headset?
> 
> Bert VE3NR
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

From ARRL - At its core, Field Day is a local event and an opportunity for 
local amateur radio clubs to showcase the skills, science and technologies that 
make radio communication such a wonderful hobby and a valuable public service.

I see nothing about this being a contest.  

Bob, K4TAX


Sent from my iPhone

> On May 14, 2020, at 1:12 PM, Jim Brown  wrote:
> 
> On 5/14/2020 7:56 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
>> However it has become a "contest" to see who and what organization can 
>> accumulate the most points.  A contact is a contact, a multiplier is a 
>> mathematical term.It has no place in Field Day operation.
> 
> My first FD was 1956. It has ALWAYS been a contest. It was my first, and it 
> made me a contester!
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
> Then W8FNI
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD

[Walter Underwood]

> On May 14, 2020, at 6:41 AM, Bob N3MNT  wrote:
> 
> We have always made the assumption that we would still be able to gather to 
> accomplish this. 

Interesting. I never make that assumption in em-comm. Having other people is 
handy, but each operator must be self-sufficient.

Putting up the massive club station? Yeah, that needs a lot of people and won’t 
happen this year. Here are some photos from 2017, with seven towers, including 
a 40 m beam.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/walter_underwood/albums/72157683147971341

wunder
K6WRU
Walter Underwood
CM87wj
http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)

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[Elecraft] Heil headset with HC-4 revisited

[Bert]

The original Heil headset with the HC-4 element didn't work with the KX3.

I have now replaced the HC-4 with an electret, which sounded
great trying it with the KX3 before installing it in the Heil headset.
The electret, by itself, was plugged in to the KX3 with a stereo plug.

After electret installed in the headset I have quite a lot of hum. The
headset mic is connected with a mono plug to the KX3.

Any ideas why the hum appears after mounting the electret in the headset?

Bert VE3NR

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD

[Jim Brown]

On 5/14/2020 7:56 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
However it has become a "contest" to see who and what organization can 
accumulate the most points.  A contact is a contact, a multiplier is a 
mathematical term.    It has no place in Field Day operation.


My first FD was 1956. It has ALWAYS been a contest. It was my first, and 
it made me a contester!


73, Jim K9YC
Then W8FNI
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

I agree, specially on the first sentence.   I've been participating in 
FD since the very early '60's.  However it has become a "contest" to see 
who and what organization can accumulate the most points.  A contact is 
a contact, a multiplier is a mathematical term.    It has no place in 
Field Day operation.



73

Bob, K4TAX



On 5/14/2020 8:41 AM, Bob N3MNT wrote:

I have always seen Field Day as a way to practice/demonstrate the ability to
communicate under emergency conditions.  In the past those conditions were
assumed to be things like major storms or other natural disasters that
disrupted normal communications/power.  We have always made the assumption
that we would still be able to gather to accomplish this. This means that we
would have multiple people available to erect temporary antennas and set up
stations.   I see this year as just adding another hurdle to overcome in
demonstrating the ultimate goal of being able to communicate under a major
disaster/emergency.  Rather than opting out this year, we should accept the
new challenge and do what Hams do best innovate.





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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD

[Bob N3MNT]

I have always seen Field Day as a way to practice/demonstrate the ability to
communicate under emergency conditions.  In the past those conditions were
assumed to be things like major storms or other natural disasters that
disrupted normal communications/power.  We have always made the assumption
that we would still be able to gather to accomplish this. This means that we
would have multiple people available to erect temporary antennas and set up
stations.   I see this year as just adding another hurdle to overcome in
demonstrating the ultimate goal of being able to communicate under a major
disaster/emergency.  Rather than opting out this year, we should accept the
new challenge and do what Hams do best innovate.



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