Re: [Elecraft] OT; large ferrite toroid core?

[Jim Brown]

On 10/21/2021 6:51 PM, Fred wrote:
Jim, K9YC, has done a ton of research on ferrites for baluns and 
chokes.  I think j...@k9yc.com will get you to his published results.  If 
6.6 uh/4 turns is correct, you might be able to figures out the ferrite 
mix from his data.


Unfortunately, 99.9% of stuff like this that falls in our lap are little 
of any value for RFI suppression. This looks like a component intended 
for use as an inductor in power circuits; without winding experimental 
chokes and carefully measuring them with a VERY well calibrated test 
instrument and specially designed test jig, we have no way of knowing 
anything about the part. I measured nearly 1,000 chokes wound on a 
material that I'd already determined was the best choice for use at HF.


Bottom line -- if you need to kill RFI, study the app notes on my 
website, buy the specific parts I recommend, and apply them as 
recommended to wiring on noise sources, or wiring on victim equipment.


73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] OT; large ferrite toroid core?

[Fred]

Jim, K9YC, has done a ton of research on ferrites for baluns and 
chokes.  I think j...@k9yc.com will get you to his published results.  If 
6.6 uh/4 turns is correct, you might be able to figures out the ferrite 
mix from his data.

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

Mike Maloney wrote on 10/21/2021 11:24 AM:

We were gifted a somewhat large (6"OD, 2.6" ID, 9/16" thick) ferrite core of 
unknown mix and original use.   On face was marked 6.6uH w/4turns.   My thinking it might make 
a good common mode RF choke on the output of an inverter generator or on coax feedline.    Not 
familiar with properties of toroid cores of this size.   Any ideas?
73, Mike AC5P
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Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

[jerry]

Shortly after I got on the air with my brand new Galaxy GT-550 (550
watt sweep tube finals), he called one evening to tell me I was
"coming through his wife's organ."

Imagine my dismay ...


I seem to remember that the GT-550 was plagued by spurious...  Don't 
remember if it

was harmonics or parasitics or mixing products.

  - Jerry KF6VB

On 2021-10-21 17:45, Lyn Norstad wrote:

About the time I was first licensed, in August of 1969, a neighbor had
purchased an electronic organ for his wife.





73
Lyn, W0LEN


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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2021 6:57 PM
To: Rick Tavan
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM 
ANTENNAS


If my memory is still working [chancy at best], "Madman Muntz" 
pioneered

the 21 MHz TV IF.  Ranks right in there with the FCC's decision to 86
Channel 1, move the hams from 5 and 2 1/2 meters to 6 and 2 meters and
locate TV Ch 2 at 5 meters, putting the 2nd harmonic of 10 [and the 4th
harmonic of 20] in the middle of it. Having Ch 2 right next to 6m 
didn't

help that band much either.

You're fortunate the neighbor gave up

73,

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


Rick Tavan wrote on 10/21/2021 4:29 PM:

OK, gotta tell my favorite TVI tale: When I was a kid, my dad got a
TVI complaint from our next door neighbor in Maryland:

K3QDC: Are you sure it's me?
Neighbor: Yes, you said  and...
K3QDC: Yes, that was me!
Neighbor: ... and then he said .
K3QDC: Oh, I see. Ma'am, the fellow who said that is in Texas. Your TV
appears to be an excellent shortwave receiver.

This was on 15M AM and the TV in question had a 21 Mc. I.F.,
ubiquitous in those days. The neighbor gave up.

/Rick N6XI
Formerly K3QDD

On Wed, Oct 20, 2021 at 6:54 PM Fred mailto:k6dg...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Circa 1958:  Neighbor and TV Repairman came to my parent's door 
...

"Your son's ham radio is interfering with my TV.  Dad: "Our son
has been
away at college for 2 years and his radio equipment is packed up
in the
closet."  Long pause ... then TV guy, "Well his wire antenna is
still up
there and it's between my customer and Mt. Wilson, and it's
sucking all
the signal out of the air."  Dad: "I'll ask him to take it down 
next

time he comes home."  That didn't happen 'til maybe another year,
I had
a full time job at the local TV station at college and didn't get
home
very often.  I did finally take it down, neighbor's TV still
didn't work
well, and he still blamed me.
--
73,

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

Kris Mraz wrote on 10/20/2021 6:23 PM:
> When I put my tower up 25 yrs ago my next door neighbor
complained of interference. I went over to his house to watch for
TVI while a ham friend was at my house keying the transmitter.
Suddenly a window started vibrating causing a buzzing sound. He
said “See, SEE!”. Just then his wife calls out from another room
“Honey, it’s just the dryer”.
>
> Never had another complaint after that. 
>
> Kris N5KM



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Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

[Phil Kane]

On 10/21/2021 1:10 PM, Ron Bell via Elecraft wrote:


Unless you have no alternatives, find another ISP.  Comcast is not a great
or consumer focused company.  If you have a lot of time and energy, you can
fight this and may win.  If you dont have Verizon or an alternative wireline
company in your area, look into Starlink, still in Beta but I am hearing
great reviews from those who have it.


All well and good in an ideal situation, but knowing the area that Eric 
lives in (Silicon Valley) there are all sorts of "alternatives" that may 
be  available but in reality are vendors based on getting service (as it 
is popularly called "bandwidth") from Comcast and/or Verizon "behind the 
curtain".


Up here (suburban Portland) I did lots of research on features, service 
and reliability before settling on the Comcast bundle of internet, voice 
phone, and Xfinity cable.  Living in an already-wired apartment I didn't 
have much of a choice.  I was fortunate enough to talk the management 
into letting me put up my VHF/UHF j-poles - I didn't want to press my 
luck by having more wire/cable run in.


 I had (where did I put it?) the direct phone number of the regional 
service manager but fortunately never had to use it.  My one and only 
problem was resolved locally to my satisfaction the first time without 
"sturm und drang".


In sum - you get what you pay for.


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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Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

[Lyn Norstad]

About the time I was first licensed, in August of 1969, a neighbor had 
purchased an electronic organ for his wife.

Shortly after I got on the air with my brand new Galaxy GT-550 (550 watt sweep 
tube finals), he called one evening to tell me I was "coming through his wife's 
organ."

Imagine my dismay ...

73
Lyn, W0LEN


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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2021 6:57 PM
To: Rick Tavan
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

If my memory is still working [chancy at best], "Madman Muntz" pioneered 
the 21 MHz TV IF.  Ranks right in there with the FCC's decision to 86 
Channel 1, move the hams from 5 and 2 1/2 meters to 6 and 2 meters and 
locate TV Ch 2 at 5 meters, putting the 2nd harmonic of 10 [and the 4th 
harmonic of 20] in the middle of it. Having Ch 2 right next to 6m didn't 
help that band much either.

You're fortunate the neighbor gave up

73,

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


Rick Tavan wrote on 10/21/2021 4:29 PM:
> OK, gotta tell my favorite TVI tale: When I was a kid, my dad got a 
> TVI complaint from our next door neighbor in Maryland:
>
> K3QDC: Are you sure it's me?
> Neighbor: Yes, you said  and...
> K3QDC: Yes, that was me!
> Neighbor: ... and then he said .
> K3QDC: Oh, I see. Ma'am, the fellow who said that is in Texas. Your TV 
> appears to be an excellent shortwave receiver.
>
> This was on 15M AM and the TV in question had a 21 Mc. I.F., 
> ubiquitous in those days. The neighbor gave up.
>
> /Rick N6XI
> Formerly K3QDD
>
> On Wed, Oct 20, 2021 at 6:54 PM Fred  > wrote:
>
> Circa 1958:  Neighbor and TV Repairman came to my parent's door ...
> "Your son's ham radio is interfering with my TV.  Dad: "Our son
> has been
> away at college for 2 years and his radio equipment is packed up
> in the
> closet."  Long pause ... then TV guy, "Well his wire antenna is
> still up
> there and it's between my customer and Mt. Wilson, and it's
> sucking all
> the signal out of the air."  Dad: "I'll ask him to take it down next
> time he comes home."  That didn't happen 'til maybe another year,
> I had
> a full time job at the local TV station at college and didn't get
> home
> very often.  I did finally take it down, neighbor's TV still
> didn't work
> well, and he still blamed me.
> -- 
> 73,
>
> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
> Sparks NV DM09dn
> Washoe County
>
> Kris Mraz wrote on 10/20/2021 6:23 PM:
> > When I put my tower up 25 yrs ago my next door neighbor
> complained of interference. I went over to his house to watch for
> TVI while a ham friend was at my house keying the transmitter.
> Suddenly a window started vibrating causing a buzzing sound. He
> said “See, SEE!”. Just then his wife calls out from another room
> “Honey, it’s just the dryer”.
> >
> > Never had another complaint after that. 
> >
> > Kris N5KM
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

[Tom Azlin W7SUA]

In my case my DX-20 had not yet been on the air when the neighbor across 
the street complained about me wiping out his stereo system just after 
my Dad helped me put up a 40m vertical up on the roof.  After the 
neighbor found out I did not even have my transmitter he stopped 
complaining. Word got out ( my Dad?) and no one in the neighborhood ever 
complained again.


73, Tom W7SUA ( former WN7SUA)



On 10/20/2021 1:29 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

When I fired up my first transmitter as a novice (a DX-20!), little did I know 
it was leaking into a break in the coax cable in the attic.

I found out two days later when a ham I'd never met copied my callsign off his 
TV. He looked me up in the callbook (I was a few blocks from his place), 
introduced himself, and helped me find and repair the cable. I ended up with a 
clean signal and a great Elmer.

But this is not the good ol' days, apparently.

Wayne
N6KR

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Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

[Fred]

If my memory is still working [chancy at best], "Madman Muntz" pioneered 
the 21 MHz TV IF.  Ranks right in there with the FCC's decision to 86 
Channel 1, move the hams from 5 and 2 1/2 meters to 6 and 2 meters and 
locate TV Ch 2 at 5 meters, putting the 2nd harmonic of 10 [and the 4th 
harmonic of 20] in the middle of it. Having Ch 2 right next to 6m didn't 
help that band much either.


You're fortunate the neighbor gave up

73,

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


Rick Tavan wrote on 10/21/2021 4:29 PM:
OK, gotta tell my favorite TVI tale: When I was a kid, my dad got a 
TVI complaint from our next door neighbor in Maryland:


K3QDC: Are you sure it's me?
Neighbor: Yes, you said  and...
K3QDC: Yes, that was me!
Neighbor: ... and then he said .
K3QDC: Oh, I see. Ma'am, the fellow who said that is in Texas. Your TV 
appears to be an excellent shortwave receiver.


This was on 15M AM and the TV in question had a 21 Mc. I.F., 
ubiquitous in those days. The neighbor gave up.


/Rick N6XI
Formerly K3QDD

On Wed, Oct 20, 2021 at 6:54 PM Fred > wrote:


Circa 1958:  Neighbor and TV Repairman came to my parent's door ...
"Your son's ham radio is interfering with my TV.  Dad: "Our son
has been
away at college for 2 years and his radio equipment is packed up
in the
closet."  Long pause ... then TV guy, "Well his wire antenna is
still up
there and it's between my customer and Mt. Wilson, and it's
sucking all
the signal out of the air."  Dad: "I'll ask him to take it down next
time he comes home."  That didn't happen 'til maybe another year,
I had
a full time job at the local TV station at college and didn't get
home
very often.  I did finally take it down, neighbor's TV still
didn't work
well, and he still blamed me.
-- 
73,


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

Kris Mraz wrote on 10/20/2021 6:23 PM:
> When I put my tower up 25 yrs ago my next door neighbor
complained of interference. I went over to his house to watch for
TVI while a ham friend was at my house keying the transmitter.
Suddenly a window started vibrating causing a buzzing sound. He
said “See, SEE!”. Just then his wife calls out from another room
“Honey, it’s just the dryer”.
>
> Never had another complaint after that. 
>
> Kris N5KM



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Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

[Rick Tavan]

OK, gotta tell my favorite TVI tale: When I was a kid, my dad got a TVI
complaint from our next door neighbor in Maryland:

K3QDC: Are you sure it's me?
Neighbor: Yes, you said  and...
K3QDC: Yes, that was me!
Neighbor: ... and then he said .
K3QDC: Oh, I see. Ma'am, the fellow who said that is in Texas. Your TV
appears to be an excellent shortwave receiver.

This was on 15M AM and the TV in question had a 21 Mc. I.F., ubiquitous in
those days. The neighbor gave up.

/Rick N6XI
Formerly K3QDD

On Wed, Oct 20, 2021 at 6:54 PM Fred  wrote:

> Circa 1958:  Neighbor and TV Repairman came to my parent's door ...
> "Your son's ham radio is interfering with my TV.  Dad: "Our son has been
> away at college for 2 years and his radio equipment is packed up in the
> closet."  Long pause ... then TV guy, "Well his wire antenna is still up
> there and it's between my customer and Mt. Wilson, and it's sucking all
> the signal out of the air."  Dad: "I'll ask him to take it down next
> time he comes home."  That didn't happen 'til maybe another year, I had
> a full time job at the local TV station at college and didn't get home
> very often.  I did finally take it down, neighbor's TV still didn't work
> well, and he still blamed me.
> --
> 73,
>
> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
> Sparks NV DM09dn
> Washoe County
>
> Kris Mraz wrote on 10/20/2021 6:23 PM:
> > When I put my tower up 25 yrs ago my next door neighbor complained of
> interference. I went over to his house to watch for TVI while a ham friend
> was at my house keying the transmitter. Suddenly a window started vibrating
> causing a buzzing sound. He said “See, SEE!”. Just then his wife calls out
> from another room “Honey, it’s just the dryer”.
> >
> > Never had another complaint after that. 
> >
> > Kris N5KM
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Through-hole Replacement for K3 Q5 (2N7002)

[Ken K6MR]

The Fairchild/On Semi data sheet is common to the 2N7000/2N7002/NDS7002A.  
There are some differences in the maximum ratings, with the 2N7000 good for 
more continuous drain current (probably due to the TO-92 package).  They all 
have the same drain-source breakdown voltage (60V).

I’m assuming this is Q5 on the main RF board.  The active device parameters are 
different but not enough to worry about in the circuit where Q5 is used.  It is 
nothing but a switch to reverse the active state of the 7R line to activate the 
big FET used for the Key Out line.  The 2N7000 will be fine.

Ken K6MR

From: Pete Smith N4ZR
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2021 06:56
To: Elecraft List
Subject: [Elecraft] Through-hole Replacement for K3 Q5 (2N7002)

The original surface-mount part seems to be back in stock in the US, but
I'm afraid that what I need is a through-hole equivalent, because the PC
board where the old one was mounted is a wreck (damage from part
failure, plus my ham-handed efforts to replace it). Google thinks a
2N7000 will do, but I'd sure like to get an expert opinion.

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Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

[Jim Brown]

On 10/21/2021 2:24 PM, Lyn Norstad wrote:

I currently have 235 Mbps down, and about 20 up for ~$80/mo.


My speeds are nowhere near that in the Santa Cruz Mountains, but 
certainly more than good enough -- typically 85 MBPS down. The problem 
with their "service" is the lack of adequate backup for the loss of PG 
power at their fiber repeaters. 6 hours is the best they can fit in the 
enclosures, and before our massive wildfire last summer, battery 
capacity had deteriorated to 5 minutes. It's not uncommon for storms and 
failures in the PG system to last 2-4 days. With no cell coverage 
under normal conditions. when PG drops, we're out of biz.


73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

[Lyn Norstad]

We had satellite several years ago, and had frequent outages - especially in 
the Spring - due to severe weather, sometimes far away, but in line with the 
satellites.  We first switched to AT DSL and it was OK 15 years ago.  

Eventually we went with Comcast/Xfinity cable, and have had virtually non-stop 
service for at least 10 - 12 years.  They own the cable biz in Chicagoland, and 
outages are at a fraction of 1%.  Most notably occurring only when they have 
upgraded service (like installing fiber).

I currently have 235 Mbps down, and about 20 up for ~$80/mo.

We get the bulk of our TV OTA (85 broadcast stations) plus occasional streaming 
... but our main cable use is Internet.

73
Lyn, W0LEN



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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

On 10/20/2021 11:21 AM, eric norris via Elecraft wrote:
> My XYL depends on an internet connection to work.  Being off the air is 
> unimaginable.

Hi Eric,

I see that you're in Santa Clara, so likely have many options for 
alternate carriers.

Street View shows pretty much unobstructed view of the sky which makes 
you a great candidate for Starlink. W6GJB and I have both signed up for 
it, and are six months into waiting. Neither of us has cell coverage. 
Comcast and satellite are my only options, Glen has flaky DSL from AT, 
and satellite. He's tried two, latency makes them slow and prone to 
dropouts. He has a good enough view of the sky that Starlink needs; mine 
is pretty limited by the tall redwoods, but I'm hoping.

73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

[Jim Brown]

On 10/20/2021 11:21 AM, eric norris via Elecraft wrote:

My XYL depends on an internet connection to work.  Being off the air is 
unimaginable.


Hi Eric,

I see that you're in Santa Clara, so likely have many options for 
alternate carriers.


Street View shows pretty much unobstructed view of the sky which makes 
you a great candidate for Starlink. W6GJB and I have both signed up for 
it, and are six months into waiting. Neither of us has cell coverage. 
Comcast and satellite are my only options, Glen has flaky DSL from AT, 
and satellite. He's tried two, latency makes them slow and prone to 
dropouts. He has a good enough view of the sky that Starlink needs; mine 
is pretty limited by the tall redwoods, but I'm hoping.


73, Jim K9YC
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[Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

[Ron Bell via Elecraft]

Unless you have no alternatives, find another ISP.  Comcast is not a great
or consumer focused company.  If you have a lot of time and energy, you can
fight this and may win.  If you dont have Verizon or an alternative wireline
company in your area, look into Starlink, still in Beta but I am hearing
great reviews from those who have it.

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Today's Topics:

   1. Re: HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS
  (Gary K9GS)
   2. Suggestion re dealing with Xfinity and similar (Steve Stutman)
   3. Re: HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS
  (Michael Walker)
   4. Re: HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS
  (AB2E Darrell)
   5. Re: HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS
  (Wayne Burdick)
   6. Re: HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS
  (Kris Mraz)
   7. Re: HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS (Fred)
   8. Re: Suggestion re dealing with Xfinity and similar (Phil Kane)
   9.  HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS (John Harper)
  10. Re: HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS
  (Al Lorona)
  11. Re: HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS
  (Julia Tuttle)
  12. External keying auto detect on KX3? (Paul Huff)
  13. Re: External keying auto detect on KX3? (Julia Tuttle)
  14. Through-hole Replacement for K3 Q5 (2N7002) (Pete Smith N4ZR)
  15. Re: HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS
  (Buck K4IA)
  16. Re: External keying auto detect on KX3? (Julia Tuttle)
  17. Re: HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS (Hank)
  18. Re: HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS
  (Drew AF2Z)
  19. Re: HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS
  (Julia Tuttle)
  20. Re: Suggestion re dealing with Xfinity and similar (Gwen Patton)


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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 20:02:21 -0400
From: Gary K9GS 
To: eric norris , Elecraft Reflector

Subject: Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM
ANTENNAS
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I would also suggest posting this on the RFI reflector.73,Gary K9GS
 Original message From: Gary K9GS 
Date: 10/20/21  7:55 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: eric norris
, Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS
Hi Eric,Xfinity is a closed system.? If your amateur radio operations are
causing problems it is their problem to fix.That said, a non ham friend back
in WI has been having recurring outages on his Spectrum system.? Technicians
have been out to his house several times and they acknowledge that there is
a problem in his subdivision.? Spectrum has documentation of the outages.The
last visit by Spectrum the technician said that the problem was probably
caused by a ham in the neighborhood.? ?As far as I know there are no hams
near him.? The problem is that Spectrum doesn?t want to spend the time or
the resources to fix the problem. It's just easier to blame the neighborhood
ham.I explained this to my friend and
  he recently was told that Spectrum was going to replace the trunk lines
and distribution amps in the subdivision.? No committment on a date
yet.73,Gary K9GS Original message From: eric norris via
Elecraft  Date: 10/20/21? 2:22 PM? (GMT-05:00) To:
Elecraft Reflector  Subject: [Elecraft] HELP!?
XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS Dear Gang:Xfinity, our
internet provider, showed up at 7:30am this morning, to explain to the XYL
that we were being cut off for good because my amateur radio activities had
caused wide area outages.? Oddly, these wide area outages did not include my
own house.? They told her the antennas themselves--absent any power--were
the problemThe last time I was threatened, I installed chokes and
opto-isolaters on our shielded ethernet lines, and after being told they use
14Mhz as their carrier frequency, I have stayed off 20m, only using 100w
unless I'm in a rare contest.? I asked  to speak to a technical guy--they
gave me a number which I called, but he never called back.Any Ideas?? Does
anyone have a contact at the ARRL, or know a communications lawyer??

Re: [Elecraft] Suggestion re dealing with Xfinity and similar

[Ted Edwards W3TB]

This, and others that may come along, could become a terrific booklet and a
standard of procedure for all of us.

On Thu, Oct 21, 2021 at 1:11 PM Fred  wrote:

> That's worked for me twice in the last several years.  First answer will
> be "What?"  Just persist ... perhaps asking to speak to someone who
> knows what a Registered Agent for Service of Process is.  We had a
> problem in the ice maker of a new fridge, the warranty service company
> kept sending out a couple of early 20 somethings who spent all the time
> on the phone following instructions. When I finally called to ask for
> the RA, I said, "I would just look this up on your business license, but
> it expired 3 years ago and the Registered Agent may have changed."  10
> seconds later, I was conversing with the owner.  Friendly, even tone of
> voice ... really effective.
>
> 73,
>
> Fred["Skip"] K6DGW
> Sparks NV DM09dn
> Washoe County
>
> Phil Kane wrote on 10/20/2021 7:00 PM:
> > Eric --
> >
> > Before you do that, call their Customer Service desk and say - word
> > for word in a gentle tone - "Please tell me the name and address of
> > your Registered Agent for Service of Process".  When they finally
> > understand what you are asking, that usually strikes fear into any
> > corporate entity that they may face litigation, and then they start to
> > listen to you.
> >
> > As a communications attorney I have had to use that tactic for several
> > clients with success.  I would have loved to jump in to support you on
> > this case but I am on medical leave as  several folks here know
> > fighting serious cancer.  I can still answer questions as needed and
> > as my health situation allows.
> >
> > 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
> > ARRL Volunteer Counsel
>
>
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[Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

[Dana]

Questions:

1. is this coax?
2. do you use a cable modem?

I found on 160 m my cable modem kept resetting…
discovered the upstream side uses HF and above 30 Mhz!!!
Fix?  
Grounded the cable to my system ground (the existing cable ground was a joke) 
…put some ferrites on the cable near the modem.
as a precaution put the modem in a copper screened box for testing…
Reset cured -  … with proper grounding and ferrites….

You are Federally regulated, and so is the Cable company… so any issues are 
likely their plant or
the gear attached to their plant…..(ie cable modems with improper bypassing or 
disconnecte drop lines etc...

The towers stay, send that reigstered letter and CC ARRL….

73 Dana Ve3DS

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[Elecraft] OT; large ferrite toroid core?

[Mike Maloney]

We were gifted a somewhat large (6"OD, 2.6" ID, 9/16" thick) ferrite core of 
unknown mix and original use.   On face was marked 6.6uH w/4turns.   My 
thinking it might make a good common mode RF choke on the output of an inverter 
generator or on coax feedline.    Not familiar with properties of toroid cores 
of this size.   Any ideas?
73, Mike AC5P
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Re: [Elecraft] Suggestion re dealing with Xfinity and similar

[Fred]

That's worked for me twice in the last several years.  First answer will 
be "What?"  Just persist ... perhaps asking to speak to someone who 
knows what a Registered Agent for Service of Process is.  We had a 
problem in the ice maker of a new fridge, the warranty service company 
kept sending out a couple of early 20 somethings who spent all the time 
on the phone following instructions. When I finally called to ask for 
the RA, I said, "I would just look this up on your business license, but 
it expired 3 years ago and the Registered Agent may have changed."  10 
seconds later, I was conversing with the owner.  Friendly, even tone of 
voice ... really effective.


73,

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

Phil Kane wrote on 10/20/2021 7:00 PM:

Eric --

Before you do that, call their Customer Service desk and say - word 
for word in a gentle tone - "Please tell me the name and address of 
your Registered Agent for Service of Process".  When they finally 
understand what you are asking, that usually strikes fear into any 
corporate entity that they may face litigation, and then they start to 
listen to you.


As a communications attorney I have had to use that tactic for several 
clients with success.  I would have loved to jump in to support you on 
this case but I am on medical leave as  several folks here know 
fighting serious cancer.  I can still answer questions as needed and 
as my health situation allows.


73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
ARRL Volunteer Counsel 




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Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

[w2xj]

A T-mobile hotspot is probably easiest. With 5G, I have measured speeds up to 
700 megabits and typically around 300 megabits with the occasional dip to 100 
megabits. $50 per month. 


> On October 21, 2021 12:27 PM Julia Tuttle  wrote:
> 
>  
> My girlfriend has a setup like this in rural NH. Cricket Wireless will sell
> you a whopping 100 GB data on AT's network for just $55 a month. We get
> about 15 Mbps down and 5 Mbps up with 50ms latency (to speedtest.net's
> servers), although of course that will vary based on AT's local network.
> 
> She's got a fancy industrial/weatherproof modem; I can find out the model
> if you're interested.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Julie
> 
> On Thu, Oct 21, 2021, 12:09 Alan Bloom  wrote:
> 
> >
> > On 10/21/2021 9:43 AM, Drew AF2Z wrote:
> > > Dump Comcast at the soonest opportunity.
> >
> > There may be more options than you realize that avoid having to deal
> > with the cable company and have no potential for interference to/from
> > the amateur station.
> >
> > I recently bought a house here (near St. George Utah).  There is no
> > cable in my neighborhood so at first it appeared that the only option
> > was DSL (via the telephone line) at 3 Mbps for $50/month.
> >
> > But a quick Internet search found three local companies that offer
> > "Fixed Wireless" Internet service.  This is where they beam the Internet
> > to you via microwave from stations on nearby mountains. Costs range from
> > $40 to $200/month for 25 to 300 Mbps.
> >
> > I had a similar setup back at my house in California that had no DSL or
> > cable available in the neighborhood.  Once I got the antenna properly
> > located it worked reliably and of course there was no QRM to/from the
> > HF/2 meter ham gear.
> >
> > Alan N1AL
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Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

[Phil Kane]

On 10/21/2021 6:35 AM, Julia Tuttle wrote:


Seriously though, did you find out if they're actually kicking you off or
if this was just a grumpy local tech misguidedly trying to fix a problem by
threatening you?


One more comment - be aware that the "technicians" that you see driving 
around in those white "Xfinity" trucks are not Comcast employees - they 
are "job shop" contractors who have no authority to speak for the 
company on policy matters.  Did they really shut your service off?  Read 
your contract - you my have arbitration rights before a shut-off.


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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Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

[Julia Tuttle]

My girlfriend has a setup like this in rural NH. Cricket Wireless will sell
you a whopping 100 GB data on AT's network for just $55 a month. We get
about 15 Mbps down and 5 Mbps up with 50ms latency (to speedtest.net's
servers), although of course that will vary based on AT's local network.

She's got a fancy industrial/weatherproof modem; I can find out the model
if you're interested.

73,

Julie

On Thu, Oct 21, 2021, 12:09 Alan Bloom  wrote:

>
> On 10/21/2021 9:43 AM, Drew AF2Z wrote:
> > Dump Comcast at the soonest opportunity.
>
> There may be more options than you realize that avoid having to deal
> with the cable company and have no potential for interference to/from
> the amateur station.
>
> I recently bought a house here (near St. George Utah).  There is no
> cable in my neighborhood so at first it appeared that the only option
> was DSL (via the telephone line) at 3 Mbps for $50/month.
>
> But a quick Internet search found three local companies that offer
> "Fixed Wireless" Internet service.  This is where they beam the Internet
> to you via microwave from stations on nearby mountains. Costs range from
> $40 to $200/month for 25 to 300 Mbps.
>
> I had a similar setup back at my house in California that had no DSL or
> cable available in the neighborhood.  Once I got the antenna properly
> located it worked reliably and of course there was no QRM to/from the
> HF/2 meter ham gear.
>
> Alan N1AL
>
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Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

[Alan Bloom]

On 10/21/2021 9:43 AM, Drew AF2Z wrote:

Dump Comcast at the soonest opportunity.


There may be more options than you realize that avoid having to deal 
with the cable company and have no potential for interference to/from 
the amateur station.


I recently bought a house here (near St. George Utah).  There is no 
cable in my neighborhood so at first it appeared that the only option 
was DSL (via the telephone line) at 3 Mbps for $50/month.


But a quick Internet search found three local companies that offer 
"Fixed Wireless" Internet service.  This is where they beam the Internet 
to you via microwave from stations on nearby mountains. Costs range from 
$40 to $200/month for 25 to 300 Mbps.


I had a similar setup back at my house in California that had no DSL or 
cable available in the neighborhood.  Once I got the antenna properly 
located it worked reliably and of course there was no QRM to/from the 
HF/2 meter ham gear.


Alan N1AL

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Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

[Gwen Patton]

Yeah...normally it takes a 4-hour series of phone calls, half of them
involving screaming invective, closing a bank account, and getting a credit
card replaced just to get RID of a Comcast/Xfinity account. I know, I had
to do it when we switched to Verizon FIOS the day it became available at
our location.

If you have any other option besides them, do yourself the favor of signing
up with that other option. Xfinity is horrible, and even though I had to
threaten lawsuits in perpetuity to get shut of them, they still send us
junk mail over a decade later.

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
73,
Gwen, NG3P


On Wed, Oct 20, 2021 at 8:42 PM AB2E Darrell  wrote:

> Eric,
> I'm skeptical. Did you receive anything in writing or see a letter from
> Comcast stating this?
> It sounds more like the Comcast tech taking it on himself to say you are
> being banned.
> I would call their customer service and check the status of your account,
> get something in writing if it's true, then contact your state authority
> that regulates telecoms, and file a complaint.
> I've never heard of anyone being banned as a customer by Comcast.
>
> 73 Darrell AB2E
>
>
>
>
>
> 
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
> on behalf of Kevin Cozens 
> Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 3:54 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS
>
> On 2021-10-20 2:21 p.m., eric norris via Elecraft wrote:
> > Xfinity, our internet provider, showed up at 7:30am this morning, to
> > explain to the XYL that we were being cut off for good because my amateur
> > radio activities had caused wide area outages.[snip]
> > They told her the antennas themselves--absent any power--were the problem
>
> Anyone telling you the mere presence of an antenna is the source of problem
> is someone who has absolutely no idea what they are talking about.
>
> Ask them for a list of the dates, times, and durations of some of the area
> wide outages and compare that information against your log book to see if
> there is any correlation.
>
> It is very likely there are other hams in your area. It could be someone
> else causing the problem who may not be an Xfinity customer. If any ham
> radio, or other radio transmissions, are causing their systems problems it
> shows they haven't properly protected their equipment from stray RF and/or
> they have a problem with an installation somewhere.
>
> --
> Cheers!
>
> Kevin.
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Suggestion re dealing with Xfinity and similar

[Gwen Patton]

The bulk of consumer electronics, like wi-fi routers, is covered under Part
15, and it is therefore the responsibility of the operator of the Part 15
gear to deal with interference issues, NOT a neighborhood ham. Hams are not
responsible for interference to Part 15 gear. In fact, Part 15 gear has the
following information on it, usually on a sticker (emphasis mine):

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
> the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
> interference, and *(2) this device must accept any interference received,
> including interference that may cause undesired operation.*


-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
73,
Gwen, NG3P


On Wed, Oct 20, 2021 at 8:20 PM Steve Stutman  wrote:

> Hi,
>
> When needing to get a result from anything publicly regulated, consider
> using something other than the interwebs or 800 number.
>
> K6MR points in the right direction.
>
> Specifically:
>
> Write a certified letter, return receipt requested, to the CEO or president
> of the involved entity and cc: via the same method to head of your Public
> Utilities Commission, or whatever you have in 6, as suggested by Ken.
>
> State your case and surrounding events clearly, much as you have done here
> on the list.
>
> Point out that you are a licensed operator of a Federally licensed radio
> station.
>
> It may say Amateur, but it is still Federally regulated and you have
> rights.
>
> You might state your degree of willingness to work with them to solve their
> problems at no cost; I know of a couple of instances in which people were
> intimidated and apologetically bent over backwards twice and of one case in
> which the op told them to pound sand and threatened to identify their
> technical incompetence to the media.
>
> First two people got some results over the course of weeks, the third
> person got action in two hours.
>
> One presumes that there is some technical competence somewhere in the
> company, but obviously not so with the representatives coming to your door.
>
> If, in fact, your station is causing any issues, the most likely cause is
> that they are using poorly designed, offshore manufactured equipment.
>
> The various type acceptances on a lot of gear are printed on a label, but
> not measured in a lab; hard to imagine.
>
>
> When I get on 20m here my "smoke and monoxide" detectors sound off. One of
> these days I'll run more than 100W, but one presumes it's just RF getting
> into poorly shielded gear.
>
> FWIW, these same detectors occasionally spontaneously sound off every year
> or two at O dark.
>
> Company has replaced six detectors three times; I wonder why?
>
>
> Over the years I have sent certified letters to utilities to deal with
> issues in a professional capacity as well as personally, i.e. stuff at the
> house.
>
> In most cases it will get you engaged with someone who is both
> knowledgeable and in authority.
>
> Certainly not someone who blames "an antenna" for second rate gear in a
> poorly designed system.
>
> Hope that you are able to get a good response and get your 'net back.
>
> 73,
>
> Steve
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Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

[Julia Tuttle]

Yeah, but they may only be satisfied if all the antennas are gone, and
that's not practical.

On Thu, Oct 21, 2021, 11:44 Drew AF2Z  wrote:

> I would take the easiest way: tell them whatever BS they need to hear to
> be satisfied; then operate however you like without restriction. Dump
> Comcast at the soonest opportunity.
>
> I would not waste my time with lawyers, letters, phone calls,
> explanations, etc. As Mark Twain said: Never argue with an idiot; they
> will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience. This is
> similar to dealing with corporate bureaucracy.
>
> 73,
> Drew
> AF2Z
>
>
>
> On 10/21/21 10:31, Hank via Elecraft wrote:
> > Good advice - don’t be unprofessional just because a rogue technician is.
> >
> > Hank
> > K4HYJ
> >
> >> On Oct 21, 2021, at 9:36 AM, Julia Tuttle 
> wrote:
> >>
> >> But remember, you're required to use the lowest power level feasible...
> >>
> >> ...so time to try for some really challenging DX, and keep your logs!
> >>
> >> Seriously though, did you find out if they're actually kicking you off
> or
> >> if this was just a grumpy local tech misguidedly trying to fix a
> problem by
> >> threatening you?
> >>
> >> 73,
> >>
> >> Julie
> >>
> >>> On Thu, Oct 21, 2021, 09:27 Al Lorona  wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Jim beat me to it. I was also going to urge you to transmit as much as
> >>> possible on 20 meters with the highest power you can. The idea is to
> become
> >>> a hair ball that Xfinity can't swallow nor can't cough back up.
> >>>
> >>> If anybody comes up to you to complain that you're still causing
> outages,
> >>> use the same twisted logic that Xfinity used and tell them, "That's
> >>> impossible. It couldn't be me because Xfinity has already disconnected
> me."
> >>>
> >>> Al  W6LX/4
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >> and 3) operate at you highest practical power
> >> level as often as possible.
> >>>
> >> 73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

[Drew AF2Z]

I would take the easiest way: tell them whatever BS they need to hear to 
be satisfied; then operate however you like without restriction. Dump 
Comcast at the soonest opportunity.


I would not waste my time with lawyers, letters, phone calls, 
explanations, etc. As Mark Twain said: Never argue with an idiot; they 
will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience. This is 
similar to dealing with corporate bureaucracy.


73,
Drew
AF2Z



On 10/21/21 10:31, Hank via Elecraft wrote:

Good advice - don’t be unprofessional just because a rogue technician is.

Hank
K4HYJ


On Oct 21, 2021, at 9:36 AM, Julia Tuttle  wrote:

But remember, you're required to use the lowest power level feasible...

...so time to try for some really challenging DX, and keep your logs!

Seriously though, did you find out if they're actually kicking you off or
if this was just a grumpy local tech misguidedly trying to fix a problem by
threatening you?

73,

Julie


On Thu, Oct 21, 2021, 09:27 Al Lorona  wrote:

Jim beat me to it. I was also going to urge you to transmit as much as
possible on 20 meters with the highest power you can. The idea is to become
a hair ball that Xfinity can't swallow nor can't cough back up.

If anybody comes up to you to complain that you're still causing outages,
use the same twisted logic that Xfinity used and tell them, "That's
impossible. It couldn't be me because Xfinity has already disconnected me."

Al  W6LX/4




and 3) operate at you highest practical power
level as often as possible.



73, Jim K9YC


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Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

[Hank via Elecraft]

Good advice - don’t be unprofessional just because a rogue technician is. 

Hank
K4HYJ 

> On Oct 21, 2021, at 9:36 AM, Julia Tuttle  wrote:
> 
> But remember, you're required to use the lowest power level feasible...
> 
> ...so time to try for some really challenging DX, and keep your logs!
> 
> Seriously though, did you find out if they're actually kicking you off or
> if this was just a grumpy local tech misguidedly trying to fix a problem by
> threatening you?
> 
> 73,
> 
> Julie
> 
>> On Thu, Oct 21, 2021, 09:27 Al Lorona  wrote:
>> 
>> Jim beat me to it. I was also going to urge you to transmit as much as
>> possible on 20 meters with the highest power you can. The idea is to become
>> a hair ball that Xfinity can't swallow nor can't cough back up.
>> 
>> If anybody comes up to you to complain that you're still causing outages,
>> use the same twisted logic that Xfinity used and tell them, "That's
>> impossible. It couldn't be me because Xfinity has already disconnected me."
>> 
>> Al  W6LX/4
>> 
>> 
>> 
> and 3) operate at you highest practical power
> level as often as possible.
>> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] External keying auto detect on KX3?

[Julia Tuttle]

Oh, yes, that's what I have -- KXPD3 on the front, straight key plugged in
to the key jack -- but I assumed Paul was looking for a setup for discrete
external paddles.

73,

Julie

On Thu, Oct 21, 2021, 10:46 Buddy Brannan  wrote:

> The KX3 does have thi separate paddle jack for the matching KXPD3 paddles
> you can put on the front, so I guess you could use that.
>
>
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>
> > On Oct 21, 2021, at 9:53 AM, Julia Tuttle  wrote:
> >
> > Oh, that's a cool trick! Sadly, I don't see anything in the manual or on
> > Google about it for the KX3.
> >
> > You can, of course, always assign that menu option to PF1 or PF2, or go
> > further and do one of the cute pairs of macros to toggle between the two
> > modes you use.
> >
> > Congrats on the KX3, by the way! It is a delightful rig.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Julie
> >
> > On Thu, Oct 21, 2021, 09:44 Paul Huff  wrote:
> >
> >> My new KX3 is in the mail and I am really looking forward to getting it!
> >> There is a little trick that works on the K2, using a couple of diodes,
> >> that allows you to have both a straight key and a paddle plugged in at
> the
> >> same time and the rig will auto-detect which one is being used at a
> given
> >> time.  Does this same auto-detect work on the KX3 or do you have to
> make a
> >> menu entry each time you switch keying devices?
> >>
> >> Thanks in advance for any replies.
> >>
> >> 73,
> >>
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Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

[Buck K4IA]

My bet is you have a rogue tech who couldn't find the problem and 
decided to blame you.  He greatly exceeded his authority and as soon as 
a higher-up hears what happened, this will be reversed.  Besides, since 
we know you aren't the problem, the problem is still there and his 
"solution" will be proven wrong.


Buck, K4IA
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On 10/21/2021 9:35 AM, Julia Tuttle wrote:

But remember, you're required to use the lowest power level feasible...

...so time to try for some really challenging DX, and keep your logs!

Seriously though, did you find out if they're actually kicking you off or
if this was just a grumpy local tech misguidedly trying to fix a problem by
threatening you?

73,

Julie

On Thu, Oct 21, 2021, 09:27 Al Lorona  wrote:


Jim beat me to it. I was also going to urge you to transmit as much as
possible on 20 meters with the highest power you can. The idea is to become
a hair ball that Xfinity can't swallow nor can't cough back up.

If anybody comes up to you to complain that you're still causing outages,
use the same twisted logic that Xfinity used and tell them, "That's
impossible. It couldn't be me because Xfinity has already disconnected me."

Al  W6LX/4




and 3) operate at you highest practical power
level as often as possible.
73, Jim K9YC

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[Elecraft] Through-hole Replacement for K3 Q5 (2N7002)

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

The original surface-mount part seems to be back in stock in the US, but 
I'm afraid that what I need is a through-hole equivalent, because the PC 
board where the old one was mounted is a wreck (damage from part 
failure, plus my ham-handed efforts to replace it). Google thinks a 
2N7000 will do, but I'd sure like to get an expert opinion.


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Re: [Elecraft] External keying auto detect on KX3?

[Julia Tuttle]

Oh, that's a cool trick! Sadly, I don't see anything in the manual or on
Google about it for the KX3.

You can, of course, always assign that menu option to PF1 or PF2, or go
further and do one of the cute pairs of macros to toggle between the two
modes you use.

Congrats on the KX3, by the way! It is a delightful rig.

73,

Julie

On Thu, Oct 21, 2021, 09:44 Paul Huff  wrote:

> My new KX3 is in the mail and I am really looking forward to getting it!
> There is a little trick that works on the K2, using a couple of diodes,
> that allows you to have both a straight key and a paddle plugged in at the
> same time and the rig will auto-detect which one is being used at a given
> time.  Does this same auto-detect work on the KX3 or do you have to make a
> menu entry each time you switch keying devices?
>
> Thanks in advance for any replies.
>
> 73,
>
> Paul - N8XMS
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[Elecraft] External keying auto detect on KX3?

[Paul Huff]

My new KX3 is in the mail and I am really looking forward to getting it!  There 
is a little trick that works on the K2, using a couple of diodes, that allows 
you to have both a straight key and a paddle plugged in at the same time and 
the rig will auto-detect which one is being used at a given time.  Does this 
same auto-detect work on the KX3 or do you have to make a menu entry each time 
you switch keying devices?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

73,

Paul - N8XMS
100% QRP CW



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Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

[Julia Tuttle]

But remember, you're required to use the lowest power level feasible...

...so time to try for some really challenging DX, and keep your logs!

Seriously though, did you find out if they're actually kicking you off or
if this was just a grumpy local tech misguidedly trying to fix a problem by
threatening you?

73,

Julie

On Thu, Oct 21, 2021, 09:27 Al Lorona  wrote:

> Jim beat me to it. I was also going to urge you to transmit as much as
> possible on 20 meters with the highest power you can. The idea is to become
> a hair ball that Xfinity can't swallow nor can't cough back up.
>
> If anybody comes up to you to complain that you're still causing outages,
> use the same twisted logic that Xfinity used and tell them, "That's
> impossible. It couldn't be me because Xfinity has already disconnected me."
>
> Al  W6LX/4
>
>
>
> >>> and 3) operate at you highest practical power
> >>>level as often as possible.
>
> >>>73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

[Al Lorona]

Jim beat me to it. I was also going to urge you to transmit as much as possible 
on 20 meters with the highest power you can. The idea is to become a hair ball 
that Xfinity can't swallow nor can't cough back up.

If anybody comes up to you to complain that you're still causing outages, use 
the same twisted logic that Xfinity used and tell them, "That's impossible. It 
couldn't be me because Xfinity has already disconnected me."

Al  W6LX/4



>>> and 3) operate at you highest practical power 
>>>level as often as possible.

>>>73, Jim K9YC

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[Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

[John Harper]

"Just our luck - ham radio operators":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alI2TWuL3cs

John AE5X
https://ae5x.blogspot.com
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