[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

[kevinr]

Good Evening,

   As I had suspected the bands were not too good.  I was getting 
reports of QSB but experiencing none myself.  Noise was a little higher 
but signals were not.  I am not sure where twenty meters was landing 
since neither Ken nor Steve found me without repetitions.  I tried both 
antennas to vary my pattern.  Then I replied on whichever received better.



  On 14050 kHz at 2200z:

W0CZ - Ken - ND

K4JPN - Steve - GA


  On 7047.5 kHz at z:

W0CZ - Ken - ND

K0DTJ - Brian - CA

K6PJV - Dale - CA


From this sparse sampling I had the worst weather.  Hail, snow, sleet, 
rain, and fog.  It did get sunny before the second net but the rest of 
the week will bring more snow.



  Until next week 73,

  Kevin.  KD5ONS




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You know not even the coastal villages was safe from
them big clams. You know them big clams had an inland
range of about 15 miles. Think of that. I mean our
early pioneers and the settlers built little houses
all up and down the coast you know. A little inland
and stuff like that And they didn't have houses like
we got now, with bathrooms and stuff. They built little
privies out back. And late at night, maybe a kid would
have to go, and he'd go stomping out there in the
moonlight. And all they'd hear for miles around...
/[loud clap/belch]/one less kid for America. One more
smiling, smurking, humungus giant clam.  -- in the key of A




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[Elecraft] Looking for K3 TMP cables

[KJ7SOY]

Hi all!

I have a K3 (serial #00746) I got at auction as bagged parts in a cardboard 
box. It’s got the four TMP cables required for the KRX3 subreceiver (which is 
included) but it’s missing the three TMP cables that come with the original kit 
(part #E100282). Before I go ordering them from Elecraft I thought I’d check 
and see if anyone had a spare set they’d be willing to sell. 

Thanks!
73
-Adrian

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Re: [Elecraft] Anyone received any updates/status of K3 boards etc from Elecraft?

[N4ZR]

This squares with what I was told by e-mail a couple of days ago

73, Pete N4ZR
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On 3/7/2021 4:31 PM, Frank O'Donnell wrote:
Paul, I've been on the interest list for one of the other options. I 
emailed Elecraft Support recently asking about status. I got a 
response a couple of day ago that they are finalizing pricing with 
their vendor. When that's complete, they will email those on the 
interest list with information on how to place orders.


Frank K6FOD


On 3/7/21 9:58 AM, Paul GACEK via Elecraft wrote:
Has anyone received any information from Elecraft about a timeframe 
for availability of boards such as the KSYN3A?


I heard indirectly that Elecraft might be reaching out to interested 
parties in early February but clearly that didn't include me!


Paul
W6PNG
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[Elecraft] FS: MFJ-269B

[Edward R Cole]

Thought maybe someone on the list might be interested.
Used for several years but fully functional.  450 KHz to 170 MHz and 
420 to 470 MHz.

$200 and free shipping within the USA.  Write me off list for details.
Modification of 
MFJ-269B to 500-KHz (kl7uw.com)

I bought a new MFJ-269D so no longer needed.

73, Ed - KL7UW
  http://www.kl7uw.com
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Re: [Elecraft] KXBC3 clock accuracy?

[Mike Morrow]

The accuracy and features of KX2 and KX3 RTCs are not good.  What you report is 
likely better than typical.  This is in spite of the use of a full-featured 
clock/calendar RTC chip.

I have never figured out how a $10 Casio watch will often gain or lose less 
than two seconds per month, yet Elecraft RTCs are exceptional if they perform 
that well after a single day.

I also don't understand why Elecraft RTCs don't use a 2032 cell capable of 
keeping them alive for many months with external power removed.

The Elecraft RTC is essentially a "token" RTC from which not much should be 
expected.

Mike / KK5F

-Original Message-
>From: Julia Tuttle 
>Sent: Mar 7, 2021 6:20 PM
>To: Elecraft 
>Subject: [Elecraft] KXBC3 clock accuracy?
>
>Hi,
>
>How accurate do folks find the RTC on the KXBC3 is? Mine seems to be
>gaining a second or so a day and I want to know if this is within the
>expected accuracy.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Julie
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Re: [Elecraft] 75 Meter Elecraft Net - Sunday

[Paul Van Dyke]

and the frequency is busy
Please take note of 3.815  3.815 at 01:00 UTC
AND there is the chance someone will be there ... 75m is funny that way
IF you don't hear us, we hide in the open spots

Please take note of 3.815  3.815 at 01:00 UTC
Sunday night in the US and Monday morning in UTC Land
Keep smiling and be safe
"See" you on the Nets

73   Paul Van Dyke   KB9AVO

On Sat, Mar 6, 2021 at 11:08 AM Paul Van Dyke 
wrote:

> Due to people wishing to sit next to us and throw carriers ...
> Please take note of 3.825  3.825 at 01:00 UTC
> AND there is the chance someone will be there ... 75m is funny that way
> IF you don't hear us, we hide in the open spots
>
> Please take note of 3.825  3.825 at 01:00 UTC
> Sunday night in the US and Monday morning in UTC Land
> Keep smiling and be safe
> "See" you on the Nets
>
> 73   Paul Van Dyke   KB9AVO
>
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Re: [Elecraft] KXBC3 clock accuracy?

[Julia Tuttle]

That seems fine -- if I use it, it'll be for logging (I keep it in UTC so I
don't have to do math), not anything more precise. Thanks for the info.

73,

Julie

On Sun, Mar 7, 2021 at 7:36 PM Raymond Sills  wrote:

> Hi Julie:
>
> From what I've read and what I've experienced with my KX3, that gain of 1
> second or so per day is about what I've noticed.  I generally reset the
> clock before going out in the field.  I have not used my KX3 (yet) with FT8
> or any digital modes that depend on a highly accurate clock, so I just use
> the rig clock for manual logging.   And even then, it's as easy to use my
> cell phone for time of day.
>
> I think pretty soon we will see more rigs with an included GPS receiver
> for super accurate time.
>
> 73 and QSH de RayK2ULR
> KX3 #211
>
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Julia Tuttle 
> To: Elecraft 
> Sent: Sun, Mar 7, 2021 7:20 pm
> Subject: [Elecraft] KXBC3 clock accuracy?
>
> Hi,
>
> How accurate do folks find the RTC on the KXBC3 is? Mine seems to be
> gaining a second or so a day and I want to know if this is within the
> expected accuracy.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Julie
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[Elecraft] KX3 For Sale (Sold)

[Justin Pauler (W5JWP)]

All,

The KX3 has sold. Thank you to all who inquired.

73,
Justin

From: "Justin Pauler (W5JWP)" 
Date: Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 15:53
To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" 
Subject: KX3 For Sale

All,

I have a KX3 for sale:


  *   KX3 160-6M All Mode Transceiver SN: 114xx
 *   Factory Assembled
 *   KXFL3 KX3 Dual-Passband Roofing Filter
 *   KXAT3 20-Watt Internal Automatic Antenna Tuner
 *   KXBC3 Battery Charger
 *   KX3-2M Module
 *   MH3 Hand Mic
 *   ES80 Carrying Case
  *   SideKX Front Cover
  *   CoolerKX Heatsink
  *   Keyer Paddle Cover
  *   Original manuals and box
  *   Elecraft KX-Line (Fred Cady) Book
  *   KXUSB Computer Cable
  *   KX3 Allen Wrench
  *   Factory Power Cable

Asking $1200.

Ships to US addresses only, buyer pays shipping and insurance. Will not ship 
USPS.
Payment via PayPal required. Pictures available on request.

Thought I would try this forum before posting on FleaBay. Please contact 
off-list: justin – at – w5jwp.org.

Thanks,
Justin
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[Elecraft] KXBC3 clock accuracy?

[Julia Tuttle]

Hi,

How accurate do folks find the RTC on the KXBC3 is? Mine seems to be
gaining a second or so a day and I want to know if this is within the
expected accuracy.

Thanks,

Julie
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Re: [Elecraft] Late Elecraft CW Net Announcement

[Brian Hunt]

Cornell Labs puts out a really nice iPhone app called Merlin which includes 
regional databases, a search ladder to narrow down what you are trying to 
identify, photos and audio recordings and a brief description. We use it on 
hikes all the time to ID and try to call the birds we see. Great fun. 

73,
Brian, K0DTJ

> On Mar 7, 2021, at 14:51, kevinr  wrote:
> 
> It is time to prepare for migration season.  I scan a few bird books to 
> memorize identifying marks.  Birds normally appear in low contrast locations, 
> looking little like they do in photos. Habitat and behavior let you narrow 
> your choices, but I find the best method is to learn their calls.  Even if 
> you don't see them you can mark them off your life list.
> 
> A good source of bird songs is the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. They have 
> quite a list of Eastern songbirds as well as other species.  This is the same 
> lab which developed Spectrogram; the program many  of us used to adjust our 
> K2 filters.  I need to find a similar site for the Western part of the 
> continent.  Many species pass through on their way to Alaska and Canada.  I 
> only see them one or two days a year.  It is my best time for spotting a new 
> one.
> 
> Now to gather a goodly number of their recordings, and start listening.  Much 
> like CW, it takes practice to learn more species' songs and calls.  Some 
> birds make ten to twenty different sounds. There are a few which can only be 
> differentiated by their calls; the species look exactly the same.

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[Elecraft] Late Elecraft CW Net Announcement

[kevinr]

Sorry for this being so late. I had sent it last night but from the 
wrong email account.  With Thunderbird you are not always sure from 
which account you are sending.  Oops.


Good Evening,

It is time to prepare for migration season.  I scan a few bird books to 
memorize identifying marks.  Birds normally appear in low contrast 
locations, looking little like they do in photos. Habitat and behavior 
let you narrow your choices, but I find the best method is to learn 
their calls.  Even if you don't see them you can mark them off your life 
list.


A good source of bird songs is the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. They have 
quite a list of Eastern songbirds as well as other species.  This is the 
same lab which developed Spectrogram; the program many  of us used to 
adjust our K2 filters.  I need to find a similar site for the Western 
part of the continent.  Many species pass through on their way to Alaska 
and Canada.  I only see them one or two days a year.  It is my best time 
for spotting a new one.


Now to gather a goodly number of their recordings, and start listening.  
Much like CW, it takes practice to learn more species' songs and calls.  
Some birds make ten to twenty different sounds. There are a few which 
can only be differentiated by their calls; the species look exactly the 
same.


The sun has a fading spot and some solar wind flowing.  Low flux 
readings with a feeble auroral oval.  Propagation may be weak, but the 
noise should be less.  Listening for faint bird calls in the forest is 
much like this However, that is why we do these nets. Learn about 
propagation and break the enforced containment of the age.  Hopefully 
spring will bring improvement in both areas.


Please join us tomorrow on:

14050 kHz at 2200z Sunday  (2 PM PST Sunday)
 7047 kHz at z Monday  (4 PM PST Sunday)

73,

   Kevin. KD5ONS




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Thus conscience does make cowards of us all,
and thus the native hue of Resolution
Is sicklied o'er, with the pale cast of Thought,
And enterprises of great pitch and moment,
with this regard their Currents turn awry,
And lose the name of Action.

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[Elecraft] KX3 For Sale

[Justin Pauler (W5JWP)]

All,

I have a KX3 for sale:


  *   KX3 160-6M All Mode Transceiver SN: 114xx
 *   Factory Assembled
 *   KXFL3 KX3 Dual-Passband Roofing Filter
 *   KXAT3 20-Watt Internal Automatic Antenna Tuner
 *   KXBC3 Battery Charger
 *   KX3-2M Module
 *   MH3 Hand Mic
 *   ES80 Carrying Case
  *   SideKX Front Cover
  *   CoolerKX Heatsink
  *   Keyer Paddle Cover
  *   Original manuals and box
  *   Elecraft KX-Line (Fred Cady) Book
  *   KXUSB Computer Cable
  *   KX3 Allen Wrench
  *   Factory Power Cable

Asking $1200.

Ships to US addresses only, buyer pays shipping and insurance. Will not ship 
USPS.
Payment via PayPal required. Pictures available on request.

Thought I would try this forum before posting on FleaBay. Please contact 
off-list: justin – at – w5jwp.org.

Thanks,
Justin
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Re: [Elecraft] Anyone received any updates/status of K3 boards etc from Elecraft?

[Frank O'Donnell]

Paul, I've been on the interest list for one of the other options. I 
emailed Elecraft Support recently asking about status. I got a response 
a couple of day ago that they are finalizing pricing with their vendor. 
When that's complete, they will email those on the interest list with 
information on how to place orders.


Frank K6FOD


On 3/7/21 9:58 AM, Paul GACEK via Elecraft wrote:

Has anyone received any information from Elecraft about a timeframe for 
availability of boards such as the KSYN3A?

I heard indirectly that Elecraft might be reaching out to interested parties in 
early February but clearly that didn't include me!

Paul
W6PNG
www.nomadic.blog 



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Re: [Elecraft] Offset when in SSB+CW on a KX2

[Julia Tuttle]

Nope, it just lets you tune VFO A in coarse steps, even if the VFO A knob
is set to 1 or 10 Hz steps.

On Sun, Mar 7, 2021, 10:12 Bob Liesen  wrote:

> Julia,
>   It appears you have a good understanding of this little rig.  One thing
> I have looked for is an explanation of what the knob labeled "9" does when
> the OFS light is lit.  It appears to do the same as the main tuning knob,
> but I suspect it is more than that.
>
> Thanks!
> Bob
>
> On Sat, Mar 6, 2021 at 12:18 PM Julia Tuttle 
> wrote:
>
>> You're right -- the CW-in-SSB offset *is* the sidetone, which can be set
>> with PITCH. There's no separate setting, and also no way to turn it off.
>>
>> If you're curious what you're putting out on the air, you may be able to
>> find a nearby kiwisdr to monitor your signal at http://rx.linkfanel.net/.
>>
>> On Sat, Mar 6, 2021 at 1:08 PM Bob Liesen  wrote:
>>
>>> Julia,
>>>   Thanks for the quick response.  So is there an operator adjustable
>>> setting that controls the TX RF frequency when I close the key when in USB
>>> mode?  At first I thought the "pitch" menu setting was it, but now I'm not
>>> so sure.  Tooo many menus!!  
>>> Bob WB0POQ
>>>
>>> On Sat, Mar 6, 2021 at 11:52 AM Julia Tuttle 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Yeah, that will happen.

 In CW mode, the rig "lines up" the VFO frequency and your sidetone.

 In USB mode, the rig uses the VFO frequency as the "edge" of the
 sideband, and if you hear or send at your sidetone, you'll have to add that
 to the VFO frequency to get the actual frequency of the CW signal. If you
 tune the other station to match your sidetone and then call her, you
 *should* still end up coming back on the same frequency -- it just won't be
 what's on your screen.

 If you want to make the math easier, you could set your sidetone to 500
 Hz. You might also try CW mode with the filter wide open, but it still tops
 out at 2800 Hz instead of 4000 Hz, so it might not be wide enough for your
 taste.

 On Sat, Mar 6, 2021 at 12:37 PM Bob Liesen  wrote:

> Hi gang,
>   Still learning about my KX2.  One thing I think I screwed up while
> struggling with getting digital mode A set up is the offset when
> running
> SSB+CW mode.  I like setting the radio to USB on 20m for instance, and
> then
> using a key for TX.  I like the wider RX bandwidth offered in USB on
> RX.
>  However, now when I tune in a CW station, and call him, it seems I am
> quite a ways off his RX frequency.  Any thoughts?
>
> Tnx!
> Bob  WB0POQ
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[Elecraft] KRX3A for sale (new synth) - $635/shipped - SOLD

[Robert Brown via Elecraft]

Thanks - there appears to be a continuing market for subreceivers.

Bob Brown, N1CVX 

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[Elecraft] Anyone received any updates/status of K3 boards etc from Elecraft?

[Paul GACEK via Elecraft]

Has anyone received any information from Elecraft about a timeframe for 
availability of boards such as the KSYN3A?

I heard indirectly that Elecraft might be reaching out to interested parties in 
early February but clearly that didn't include me!

Paul
W6PNG
www.nomadic.blog 
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Re: [Elecraft] Remote Programs for KPA500 & KAT500

[rocketnj]

Node Red. Runs on a Raspberry Pi connected locally to amp and tuner then
control and monitor available from a web browser, both locally and remote.
Access remotely can be secured to prevent unauthorized access.

Irwin, I am planning a demo of Node Red to FRC club on one of the informal
Tuesday evening meetings.

73
Dave wo2x


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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; elecraft...@groups.io
Subject: [Elecraft] Remote Programs for KPA500 & KAT500

In addition to the KPA500 & KAT500 Utilities, are there any remote programs
that can control the amp and tuner remotely either through the USB port or
an Internet connection?

Thanks,  Irwin KD3TB
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