[Elecraft] Holiday Wishes

[Jim Sheldon]

To All Elecrafters everywhere,
Since this is the beginning of the holiday season for those of many 
different religious beliefs, I'd like to wish everyone, regardless of 
their faith or religion, a very Happy Holiday Season from me and my 
family.


Jim, W0EB
Park City, Kansas
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Re: [Elecraft] T1 Antenna Tuner for sale SPOKEN FOR.

[Jim Sheldon]

The T1 has been spoken for.  Thanks.

Jim, W0EB


-- Original Message --

From "Jim Sheldon" 

To "Elecraft Reflector" 
Date 8/30/2023 10:41:39 AM
Subject T1 Antenna Tuner for sale

I have a T1 that's a couple years old.  It got used only slightly and never out 
portable with my KX2 after I built it from the kit.  I added the internal tuner 
to the KX2 to minimize things to carry when we went on vacation and the T1 was 
shelved as a backup in case the KX2's tuner quit (it never did).

At 81, I'm not travelling much and just operating my K line home station so I 
sold the KX2 a while back.  I don't need the T1 and figure to offer it here as 
it isn't currently available from Elecraft.

I'd like to get $150 for it - original manual is included, and I'll cover the 
shipping - US stations only please as international postage, etc. has gotten 
far too expensive for me.

Anyone interested please email me w...@cox.net and first email gets first 
preference and we'll discuss payment details via email to keep clutter on the 
reflector to a minimum.

Jim, W0EB
Park City, KS
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[Elecraft] T1 Antenna Tuner for sale

[Jim Sheldon]

I have a T1 that's a couple years old.  It got used only slightly and 
never out portable with my KX2 after I built it from the kit.  I added 
the internal tuner to the KX2 to minimize things to carry when we went 
on vacation and the T1 was shelved as a backup in case the KX2's tuner 
quit (it never did).


At 81, I'm not travelling much and just operating my K line home station 
so I sold the KX2 a while back.  I don't need the T1 and figure to offer 
it here as it isn't currently available from Elecraft.


I'd like to get $150 for it - original manual is included, and I'll 
cover the shipping - US stations only please as international postage, 
etc. has gotten far too expensive for me.


Anyone interested please email me w...@cox.net and first email gets 
first preference and we'll discuss payment details via email to keep 
clutter on the reflector to a minimum.


Jim, W0EB
Park City, KS
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Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-KX] On the threshold of a dream

[Jim Sheldon]

Man I want one of those - LOL.  Now, here's a very profound thought for 
the day --- "We should just cancel April Fools this year.  There are 
absolutely NO pranks that can top today's reality!"


Jim S -=- W0EB


-- Original Message --
From "Wayne Burdick" 
To m...@elecraft-kx.groups.io
Cc "Elecraft Reflector" 
Date 4/1/2023 10:15:16 AM
Subject Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-KX] On the threshold of a dream

Wow, Kevin. An instant classic in the emerging field of subliminal viral 
marketing. Dream it…own it.

Wayne
N6KR


elecraft.com


 On Apr 1, 2023, at 8:08 AM, kevinr  wrote:

 
 It was a fairly normal dream.  A CW rag chew with weak signals. Then N6KR came 
back to me.  After I gave him a 559 on the peaks, I asked him what was new with 
him.  I sat back and listened as he told me about the new Elecraft KX15.  He 
had been working on the nanobot installed user interface, so he described that 
first.  I lost some due to fading but here's the jist of it from my notes:

 The KX15 user interface has a true head up display.  A waterfall appears in 
your visual cortex; the control panel is placed wherever you think it should 
be.  Audio is injected into your auditory cortex; extra processing is possible 
through direct access to your cerebral cortex.  He mentioned this was the 
perfect interface for hearing or visually impaired operators.  There is also an 
optional haptic interface for inveterate knob twiddlers.

 Ordering and setup is simple.  Send Elecraft a sealed sample of your DNA.  
They use it to program your personal set of nanobots. You receive a bag of raw 
materials with the preprogrammed machines.  Lie down with the raw materials 
placed nearby.  The nanobots induce sleep during the one hour build time.  They 
enhance pathways to the visual, auditory, and cerebral cortex areas of your 
brain.  When that part of the process is complete the nanobots awaken you for 
your training session.  They emplant the user interface controls as engrams by 
sending messages to your visual cortex, as they store memories in your cerebral 
cortex. (buy Elecraft)  Once they are assured you understand the user interface 
they lyse themselves and are excreted.

 A small number of the nanobots are retained for future upgrades. The KX15 user 
interface nanobots are keyed to your DNA to prevent them from roaming to other 
humans.   Since they have this DNA map they can compare each cell they 
encounter for cancer screening. Any diploid cell which does not match your DNA 
map can be lysed, pending approval of course.  They will also filter your blood 
for toxins.  Or, sadly, they could be used to remove the KX15 thought 
controlled interface.

 The nanobots did more than enhance pathways in your brain and emplant engrams. 
 They also crafted interface antennas under your skin.  Those appear as tattoos 
which can be made transparent if desired.  The antennas are gauged for: WiFi, 
Blue Tooth, and the control/data link to the Tesla free space transducer.  You 
can change the antenna type if you wish by scanning the thought interface for 
choices.  Run multiple antennas to better link with your 'net environment.

 Next Wayne mentioned the thought to CW modulation scheme.  Plus other options, 
like thought to: SSB, AM, and a list of digital modes.  But he knew he had me 
hooked with thought to CW  Whatever you think is transmitted in your chosen 
mode.  Whatever you think...  Yes, the thought controlled interface does 
require a few filters: the language limiter, band and power limits per class 
and location, regulation encouragement, and (buy Elecraft) subliminal 
advertising.

 You can order the optional color packet for custom tattoos:
The animated Elecraft logo
Campaign ribbons for K1 through K16 and KX1 through KX15
   with serial number overlays
   and decorations for multiple rigs in each category

 Or install the active nanobot tattoo function where you can display:
A scrolling message
Real time raw contest score
The time piece of your choice
 Active tattoo on either, or both arms
 All tattoos can be made transparent via instant thought command

 After I had taken notes on the interface I asked him about the rig itself.  He 
told me there is no radio, only a transducer which generates a carrier wave, 
drawing power from free space.  The transducer controls wavelength, modulation, 
sampling, and the power level requested.  He did complain about not being able 
to lower the rig's power draw; 0.03 microamps is just too high.  He really 
wants to use nanobots to embed the transducer, eliminate the various 
interconnects, and speed throughput.  Then the thought controlled interface 
would be able to drive the Tesla field transducer directly.  I lost the next 
sentence because I was thinking of a perfect antenna, oriented exactly, even as 
I was hiking around sending CW with my thoughts.  Woo Hoo!

 Then I asked him about power levels.  He said he had melted a receiver, but 
quickly 

[Elecraft] Got my repaired K3s back on the air

[Jim Sheldon]

Boy 20 meters is nicely open into Scandanavia this morning around 13:30 
UTC.  Just had a real nice 10 minute chat with Mika, OH6NVC on 20 CW.  
Great to be back on the air and I can now get back to running my KX2 as 
a portable rig instead of primary - LOL.


Also great to see more solar activity allowing better signals on the 
higher bands again.


Jim, W0EB

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Re: [Elecraft] ***SPAM*** K1 (nice condition) for sale, posting for a friend

[Jim Sheldon]

Thanks to this communication from Dave, N8SBE, the for sale K1 I posted 
earlier today has been spoken for.


Jim, W0EB

-- Original Message --
From: "Dave New" 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: 3/1/2022 7:08:28 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] ***SPAM*** K1 (nice condition) for sale, posting 
for a friend


 Thanks, Jim, for posting this.

I contacted Ron, and I will be the next proud owner.

73,

-- Dave, N8SBE

Quoting Jim Sheldon :


Anyone here looking for a 4 band K1 (40/30/20/15) with battery,  tuner, and 
zero-beat indicator.  It's in excellent condition and  also includes cover, 
adjustable stand, manual, backlight, and was  aligned by Don, W3FPR.  The 
zero-beat indicator circuit is from  K6XX. He's asking $400.  I do not know yet 
if that includes  shipping, but I'm assuming he would rather ship only within 
the US.

He's not a member of this reflector, but we've been friends for many  years and 
I said I'd post this for him.  If anyone is interested you  can contact him 
directly.  His name is Ron Pfeiffer, W2CTX and his  email address is 
w2...@yahoo.com

I have pictures posted on my website as hidden files so use these  links to see 
them.  www.w0eb.com/W2CTX_K1_Front.jpg[1]  and  
www.w0eb.com/W2CTX_K1_Rear.jpg[2] to see them.

Thanks for looking and please contact Ron directly for further  information - 
mention that you saw my post so he knows your request  is legit please.  Or, 
alternatively, you can contact me and I'll  pass your email on to Ron for him 
to contact you.

Jim Sheldon, W0EB

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[Elecraft] K1 (nice condition) for sale, posting for a friend

[Jim Sheldon]

Anyone here looking for a 4 band K1 (40/30/20/15) with battery, tuner, 
and zero-beat indicator.  It's in excellent condition and also includes 
cover, adjustable stand, manual, backlight, and was aligned by Don, 
W3FPR.  The zero-beat indicator circuit is from K6XX. He's asking $400.  
I do not know yet if that includes shipping, but I'm assuming he would 
rather ship only within the US.


He's not a member of this reflector, but we've been friends for many 
years and I said I'd post this for him.  If anyone is interested you can 
contact him directly.  His name is Ron Pfeiffer, W2CTX and his email 
address is w2...@yahoo.com


I have pictures posted on my website as hidden files so use these links 
to see them.  www.w0eb.com/W2CTX_K1_Front.jpg  and 
www.w0eb.com/W2CTX_K1_Rear.jpg to see them.


Thanks for looking and please contact Ron directly for further 
information - mention that you saw my post so he knows your request is 
legit please.  Or, alternatively, you can contact me and I'll pass your 
email on to Ron for him to contact you.


Jim Sheldon, W0EB

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[Elecraft] HD8R

[Jim Sheldon]

My K3S died a couple of weeks ago and I haven't found the power supply 
problem yet - difficult tracing as I don't have the board trace layout 
so finding components off the schematic isn't easy, LOL.


On a lighter not, I replaced it as the shack rig with my KX2 and I've 
been having a blast trying (and sometimes succeeding) to work the 
Galapagos DXpedition HD8R.


With the ARRL Sweepstakes contest on this weekend, HD8R has been 
concentrating on the WARC bands and so far I've worked them on 20, 15 
and 12 meters (12 just a few minutes ago, using my Tri-Band Cushcraft 
A3S  beam as the antenna.  Got 'em on the 2nd call much to my surprise.  
The KX2's internal ATU had no problem matching the beam on 24.894 
(1.0:1) and signals have been pretty decent on 12.


Ant loads on 17 meters too but signals are up and down on 18.074.  Fun 
to keep trying though and the KX2 is running great at 10 watts on a 5 AH 
battery.


Jim, W0EB

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[Elecraft] K3S - blank screen - won't start won't shut off

[Jim Sheldon]

Turned on my K3s this morning and got a blank screen.  Could not turn it 
off after that without removing power.  Haven't opened it up yet, just 
wondering if anyone has encountered this and can suggest a good place to 
start troubleshooting before bothering Elecraft's Tech Support with it.


Jim Sheldon, W0EB

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Re: [Elecraft] Need help.

[Jim Sheldon]

Mike,
I haven't seen anyone mention this before, so make sure you haven't hit 
the "ANT" button and moved the selected antenna to the open PL-259.  
Probaly should show ANT1 on the display. If it shows ANT2, hit the ANT 
button on the front panel and re-select the right antenna.


Jim, W0EB

-- Original Message --
From: "Mike Harris via Elecraft" 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: 8/8/2021 8:02:25 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Need help.

Hi Rick,

Have you tried reloading a saved working configuration? Does the red TX led 
illuminate? If you press the TUNE button is there any output and what does the 
SWR indicate.

Regards,

Mike VP8NO



On 07/08/2021 23:16, Richard Isaacs via Elecraft wrote:

I recently purchased a K3 and Panadapter.

No issues since June. Last night after using the radio, covered and went to 
bed. This morning…it’s like the antenna is not attached. No receive and when 
keying the mike…no transmit. All other radios work off my Butternut antenna.  
Went into utilities and reloaded 5.67…still nothing.

Please help and thanks in advance.

Rick
W3RKI

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[Elecraft] Microphone Jack Cover

[Jim Sheldon]

Just found a really nice looking SO-239 cover design for 3D printing on 
Thingiverse.com.  https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4854560  It just so happens 
to fit the threads on the 8 pin microphone jack used on the K3, and many other 
radios.

For those like myself who operate 99 percent CW and don't even keep a 
microphone connected to their K2, K3, K3S, K4, etc, this is a useful item to 
protect both the outer threads of the jack and keep crud from entering the pin 
area.

With the proliferation of 3D printers in many ham workshops these days, if you 
don't have one, it should be relatively easy to find someone who has.

Jim Sheldon, W0EB

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Re: [Elecraft] Speaker upgrade

[Jim Sheldon]

Don, you’re right on about those West Mountain Com Speakers.  I’ve had a pair 
on my K3S since day one and I wouldn’t trade them for anything.  

My wife got me a second pair and I use them with my KX2 when I’m operating on 
my back deck.  Sure makes the KX2’s receiver sound super good.

Jim, W0EB

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> On Apr 23, 2021, at 6:13 PM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:
> 
> Since the K3 has stereo output, I suggest you look at the West Mountain 
> Radio ComSpeakers.  They do a good job.
> My K3 had 2 Radio Shack mini speakers on it, and the KX3 uses the 
> ComSpeakers.  Great in all respects.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
>> On 4/23/2021 6:01 PM, Rick Bates, NK7I wrote:
>> Regardless of radio, my go to is the black Motorola mobile speakers (~5" 
>> square, with mounts).  Already shaped for communications audio (chopped 
>> lows, peaked mids and some highs) by design, they sound awesome on the K3 
>> *once you find a matching output pair* (they can vary in output by several 
>> dB).  Estate sales, swap meets and radio shop closures are prime spots to 
>> find them; often $10 each (oh heck yeah, snag it and bag it!).
>> 
>> Also, if you find them, the old Radio Shack speaker cubes (about 2" cubed) 
>> have very clear communication audio and work great in a mobile environment.  
>> Before RS went out of business the price was jacked up to about $60 (from 
>> $10) so swap meet prices may vary.
>> 
>> I (almost) never use any internal speaker since they are not usually more 
>> than a basic add on, or have to be cranked up so much to be useful that they 
>> don't last long (and are mono with dual receivers).
>> 
>> You might check to see what Elecraft offers for speakers to match your radio 
>> esthetics should your budget allow it.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Rick NK7I
>> 
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[Elecraft] WTB: Working T1 autotuner

[Jim Sheldon]

Anyone have a working T1 QRP autotuner they would sell?  Prefer to pay with 
PayPal if at all possible.  Please reply off list to w...@cox.net

Thanks,
Jim, W0EB

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Re: [Elecraft] Genius vs. Stupidity

[Jim Sheldon]

Don, I usually don’t chime in on these things but I had to throw in my 2 cents 
worth on this one.

I added a line to another popular saying, “You can’t fix Stupid”.  I added, 
“Neither can you legislate intelligence”.

Sort of appropriate for 2020, LOL.

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and hopes for a better 2021 to come.

Jim, W0EB

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> On Dec 23, 2020, at 6:36 PM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:
> 
> I really like that quote from Albert Einstein.
> Ignorance can be cured with information, but stupidity lives on in its 
> dismissal of facts and information.
> 
> Merry Christmas all, stay safe.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
>> On 12/23/2020 7:12 PM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
>> 
>> The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits. 
>> -- Albert Einstein
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Re: [Elecraft] Sunspots and the K2, K1

[Jim Sheldon]

I had just gotten my K2 after having problems with a close neighbor ham 
that ALWAYS ran his 2KW amp full bore, even for crosstown QSO's, had an 
early  Yaesu FT-1000 with super key clicks.  He refused to do the key 
click mod (so he could grab and hold a frequency in a contest without 
people encroaching on it).  He overloaded a Yaesu FT-897 which I 
replaced with an ICOM 706 MKII and overloaded that too.  I ordered & 
built a K2 which took care of the overload, if not the key click 
problem.  I loved that K2 and had a lot of nice successes with it.


First off, I was working 160 meters one early morning, heard a Caribbean 
station (will remain nameless to keep from shaming him) calling CQ (not 
CQ JA or CQ DX) so I called him.  He acknowledged but refused the 
contact because he said he was only working JA stations.  I continued to 
listen to him call CQ for a while when a JA station answered him.  After 
he returned the JA's call, the JA station said "Sorry, I'm only working 
USA stations this morning and then the JA called me!  - Wow.  I was only 
running the K2 at 5 watts on 160 and that was totally unexpected.  Had a 
nice chat with the JA station (got the QSL card to prove it about a 
month later).


Later, I inherited a tidy sum of money when my favorite Aunt passed away 
and got a full K line.  Final to the story, the FCC got on the local ham 
with the key clicks so he had to fix them, I now had a KPA500/KAT500 
behind the K3 and in a contest I could operate within a couple KHz of 
this guy with the K3's attenuator on and not have a problem 
copying/working weak signals.  Back when he was overloading the Yaesu & 
ICOM rigs I had, I asked him to turn the amp off in local QSO's but his 
comment was "Get a real radio!".  Well after I got the K line and ran 
the amp in contests, he asked ME to turn MY amp off.  My response to 
that was -- "Like YOU said, get a real radio!".  Shortly after that he 
moved out to a farm he inherited about 35 miles from me and I haven't 
heard him since - LOL.


Speaks extremely well for the Elecraft line's strong (even extreme) 
signal handling capability.  It was good, but not perfect with the K2 
but even better with the K3 and now a K3S.  At 78, I doubt I'll ever 
have a K4, but I fully expect the K3S to just keep on truckin' as it has 
for the last few years.


Thanks Elecraft for some of the best rigs of the age.

Jim Sheldon, W0EB

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Re: [Elecraft] Status of Add-ons for K3?

[Jim Sheldon]

What, may I ask do these cigarette posts have to do with Elecraft radios?  You 
guys are WAY out of line.

W0EB

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> On Sep 24, 2020, at 10:38 AM, Charlie T  wrote:
> 
> The circle was always red.
> What changed was the green package (Chromium) and gold (Copper) stripes.
> Although it was more a marketing ploy, which worked by-the-way, than a real 
> war effort.
> 
> 73, Charlie k3ICH
> 
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On 
> Behalf Of Nr4c
> Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2020 9:54 AM
> To: Dave Cole 
> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Status of Add-ons for K3?
> 
> Who remembers “Lucky Strike green has gone to war.”  When the green circle 
> changed to red. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> ...nr4c. bill
> 
> 
>> On Sep 24, 2020, at 8:37 AM, Dave Cole  wrote:
>> 
>> LSMFT...  Remember that one?  The clean version that is...
>> 
>> 73, and thanks,
>> Dave (NK7Z)
>> https://www.nk7z.net
>> ARRL Volunteer Examiner
>> ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI
>> ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources
>> 
 On 9/24/20 5:18 AM, Nr4c wrote:
>>> “I can’t believe I ate the whole thing”?
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> ...nr4c. bill
> On Sep 24, 2020, at 7:51 AM, Dean L  wrote:
 
 Only about 35 years...
 I too thought I don't remember the commercial, but I do remember the 
 woman breaking the glass with her voice.
 And the "cool" guy in the overstuffed chair, the music blowing his 
 hair back and his wine glasses to his hand You've come a long way 
 baby!
 73
 Dean
 
> On Sun, Sep 20, 2020, 15:09 David Gilbert  wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> Yes, that was the line.  I thought something sounded off in what 
> KD7YZ wrote but I couldn't place it.  I do certainly remember the 
> commercial, though, and I don't think it was all that long ago that it 
> aired.
> 
> Dave   AB7E
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On 9/20/2020 11:43 AM, Ken Widelitz wrote:
>> I always thought the line was "Is it live or is it Memorex?"
>> 
>>> On Sun, Sep 20, 2020 at 11:33 AM Fred Jensen  wrote:
>> 
>>> and some of us remember the arrival of the first TV station in 
>>> town
>>> 
>>> 73,
>>> 
>>> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
>>> Sparks NV DM09dn
>>> Washoe County
>>> 
>>> On 9/20/2020 10:11 AM, David Gilbert wrote:
 You're forgetting that you're talking to hams here ... almost 
 all of us are likely to be old enough to remember that commercial.
 
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Re: [Elecraft] [OT] WWV Time Transmissions

[Jim Sheldon]

Propagation hasn't been the best on VLF either.  I'm a lot closer to 
WWVB than he is and my clocks sometimes lose sync for a day or two as 
well, but right now they are ally locked on and showing the right time.  
I also have a QRP Labs GPS clock running that is showing the same time 
to the second as the WWVB disciplined clocks.  I'd bet it's either RFI 
from a noise source in the house or neighbor's house if close enough or 
just poor summer propagation on VLF.


Jim - W0EB

-- Original Message --
From: "N4ST - Jim" 
To: "'Bill Frantz'" ; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: 8/31/2020 8:36:54 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [OT] WWV Time Transmissions

He may have just recently added a local RFI source to his home.
There are some noisy switching supplies out there on consumer devices.
One clock I have has an LED display and it shuts the LEDs off at 2am local
time for 10 minutes to allow syncing to WWV.
_
73,
Jim - N4ST


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Sent: Monday, August 31, 2020 20:45
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] [OT] WWV Time Transmissions

I had a friend ask me if something has happened to WWV's time
transmissions. He says the clocks in his home and his watch are
no longer syncing correctly. I think these are syncing to
signals at about 60KHz.

Does anyone know anything about this?

73 Bill AE6JV

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Re: [Elecraft] "On second thought, I'll take the stairs."

[Jim Sheldon]

Outstanding story Wayne!  You're not the only one that has a ham friend 
like that either.  Sometimes I get a bit frustrated when people ask me 
about the hobby and why I only operate CW and my explanation falls on 
deaf ears.  I think I will have to try your approach to the situation 
and see if I can't get a few more interested.


The stairs are another thing though - LOL.  I'm 78 now with a very bad 
knee and don't walk or climb stairs very well any more (though I do 
still try) and I'm afraid most of the new hams I know that fit this 
category would leave me behind very quickly - hi hi.


I learned to copy CW as a "Morse Intercept Operator" in the US Army back 
in 1961, later taught myself to send with both a keyer and bug (I still 
prefer the mechanical bug), got my ham license in 1963 and have never 
looked back.  Still use CW 99.5 percent of the time and only use phone 
when absolutely necessary (mostly on the VHF/UHF FM repeaters).


Jim Sheldon, W0EB


-- Original Message --
From: "Wayne Burdick" 
To: "Elecraft Reflector" 
Sent: 7/12/2020 10:07:59 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] "On second thought, I'll take the stairs."


I have a friend about my age who got into amateur radio only a few years ago. 
Like many of us, he was enthusiastic about the technology. Intrigued with DX.

I showed him my station; we talked endlessly about gear. Later, I helped him 
put up a simple wire antenna.

Then, when his license arrived, he dove straight into FT8 and didn't look back. 
Within days, he'd worked all states, then DXCC. He'd bag a few rare ones over a 
light lunch, then pat his laptop on the back and congratulate his software app 
for its near-mythical ability to extract weak signals out of noise.

Within weeks, he'd mastered everything there was to know about this glorious 
new hobby.

Point. Click.

In this new world order, those of us who took the longer, slower path to 
ionospheric enlightenment -- and who still occasionally enjoy making waves by 
hand -- often fail to explain why.

I had failed to explain it to my friend. Even as hints of his boredom crept in, 
creating an opening, the best argument I'd made for trying CW was that he could 
do it without a computer. Coming in a weak second was the notion that CW was 
the original digital mode. For obvious reasons, I didn't bother with the 
classic argument about CW's signal-to-noise advantage over SSB.

I had all but given up.

Then, in a moment of delayed clarity, I decided on a different approach. I 
invited him to a weekday brunch. A bit of an escape. He willingly took the bait.

On the appointed day, arriving at his workplace, I bypassed the lobby's 
glistening elevators and climbed the four flights of stairs to his office. I 
insisted we take the stairs down, too.

"Why?" he asked. "And how'd you get up here so fast?"

I pointed out that I always chose stairs, when possible. That's why I wasn't 
out of breath. We hustled down, jockeying for position, and emerged on the 
ground floor invigorated by the effort.

"So, where are we going?" he asked. We'd been to every overrated twenty-dollar 
burger venue at least twice.

I replied that we'd be going someplace we'd never tried. My kitchen.

When we arrived, I put him to work chopping onions and broccoli and squeezing 
oranges while I whipped eggs into a froth and grated Swiss cheese. We ate our 
omelettes outside, in full sun and a cool breeze.

"What's for desert?" he asked. "Isn't there a frozen yogurt place a two-minute drive 
from here?"

I had something else in mind. Back in the kitchen, I handed him a water bottle, 
then strapped on a small pack I'd prepared earlier.

We walked a mile or so through my neighborhood, admiring the houses' varied 
architecture, ending up (as planned) at a local park festooned with blackberry 
bushes. The most accessible branches had been picked clean, but with teamwork 
and persistence we were able to gather several large handfuls of fat, ripe 
berries, which we devoured on the spot.

We'd been poked and scratched but didn't care.

"Doesn't brunch usually end with champagne?" he wondered aloud, admiring his 
wounds.

Not this time. I pulled out two bottles of craft beer that I'd obtained from a 
neighbor in trade for repairing his ancient home stereo. Carlos had spent years 
crafting an American pilsner to die for, sweating every detail, including 
iconic, hand-painted labels.

My friend accepted the bottle, then tried in vain to remove the cap. Not a 
twist-off.

"Opener?" he said.

I handed him a small pocket knife, an antique without specialty blades. He soon 
discovered it could not be used to remove the cap directly. He looked at me 
with a bemused expression, no doubt wondering what I had up my sleeve this time.

I pointed out that we were surrounded by white oaks, a species known for its 
hard wood. He got the message, smiled, and began hunting.

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Other Radios

[Jim Sheldon]

Something else that worked real well with my KX2 at a hotel in Branson, MO a 
couple years ago (OzarkCon QRP convention) was the hotel’s rain gutter. I ran a 
short wire out my ground floor room window to a screw holding a bottom section 
on.  KX2’s tuner clicked a couple times, 1:1 SWR and I was able to work all 
over the US on 40 and 80 meters in the evenings.  Beat having to try getting a 
vertical up exposed in the parking lot and probably worked much better anyway.

Jim, W0EB

Sent from my iPad

> On Jul 2, 2020, at 2:18 PM, Fred Jensen  wrote:
> 
> Can't report on snow, seasoned or otherwise, but never underestimate the 
> usefulness of a barbed wire fence.  I took my K2 to our Cal QSO Party 
> expedition in Alpine County one year and use an old, falling down fence 
> behind our camp connected directly to the BNC antenna connector through a 
> short length of RG-58 and the ATU didn't even run more than a second or so.  
> Made a number of CW Q's from 8,550 ft.  We also used that fence as the 
> counterpoise for a 160 Inv-L a couple of times.
> 
> 73,
> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
> Sparks NV DM09dn
> Washoe County
> 
>> On 7/2/2020 6:36 AM, Jan Timmers wrote:
>> Regards;
>> John Timmers
>> 
>> Hehe - lightly salted snow. Nice one
>> 
>> 73.5 de VE7JBT :-)
>> 
>> 
>>> On Wed, Jul 1, 2020 at 6:36 PM Wayne Burdick  wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> - the KX2, like the KX3, has a built-in wide range ATU that will match
>>>   anything from barbed wire fences to lightly salted snow.
>>> 
>>> Disclaimer: IMHO. YMMV.
>>> 
>>> 73.5,
>>> Wayne
>>> N6KR
>>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] I'm building a personal email list....

[Jim Sheldon]

Ken,
Exactly as Gwen Patton said, CONTACT list fine as my email address is 
also on QRZ but if you are starting a reflector.  Do NOT put my email 
address in automatically.  IF I don't have the prerogative to OPT-OUT, I 
want no part of it.


Jim, W0EB



I'm confused. Do you mean a personal CONTACT list, or a mailing list like
the Elecraft reflector?

If it's the former, I don't mind if you associate my address with, say, my
call sign, so you can contact me if you need to. That's because you could
look me up on QRZ and find my email address. It's no big deal.

But if you mean a REFLECTOR, including me in mass mailings, then I'll have
to say no, thank you. If you want to have a reflector of your own, I
strongly suggest that you make it opt-in, not opt-OUT. I get hundreds
of emails a day, and need to choose the reflectors I subscribe to very
carefully.

So if you just mean your contact list in your email program, I don't see
any harm in it. But please don't jam-cram me into an email reflector. I
would prefer being told about what it might offer, and make the informed
choice to join it or not. I hope you will understand.

73,
Gwen, NG3P
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Re: [Elecraft] Direct mounting an AX1 to a T1 ATU?

[Jim Sheldon]

I've done it and it works just fine.  Make sure you use at least one 
good counterpoise (preferably 2 or more though - gives the T1 a much 
better time of it finding a match.


Jim - W0EB

-- Original Message --
From: "Ken Ford - W9LSL" 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: 5/12/2020 11:16:16 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Direct mounting an AX1 to a T1 ATU?


I’m considering using my AX1 with a few other small QRP rigs that do not have
internal tuners like my KX-3.  Has anyone tried direct mounting an AX1 to a
T1, and using a stand to hold it all upright?  I’m thinking simple and fast
picnic table portable ops for short lunchtimes...

Thanks!

Ken Ford W9LSL



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Re: [Elecraft] Not moving your wrist sending CW ?

[Jim Sheldon]

I learned CW back in 1961 as a "Morse Intercept Operator" in the Army 
Security Agency.  They didn't teach us to send, other than after we 
passed 18 groups (yes, 5 leter/number groups, not English words) per 
minute copying on a "Mill" they gave us a 4 hour class on sending with a 
hand key.  To pass that class we had to send a paragraph of text which 
was recorded in the morning and then in the afternoon we had to copy 
back the text we sent and get 75 percent perfect copy to pass.  THAT is 
extremely difficult when you learned to copy 5 letter/number groups and 
then the sending test was a paragraph of English and your own sending to 
boot!


I taught myself higher speed sending using a TO keyer and a Vibroplex 
single lever paddle (Iambic keying hadn't been invented at that time).  
I didn't get to where I could get my ham license until I got to Japan in 
1963 and took the old "Conditional" test.  Once I had my license I 
bought a Vibroplex bug and again taught myself to use it.  I do roll my 
wrist slightly, and for me that is very comfortable.  I also taught 
myself (took a couple years to master) to switch back and forthe between 
paddles and the bug, a skill I maintain to this day and I'm turning 78 
in a few days.  I can still copy 60 wpm or so in my head but with the 
bug or paddles, my comfortable sending speed is between 25 and 30.


My pet peeve these days with the newer ops that actually can send CW is 
they call CQ and then end the CQ sequence with "KN" and then wonder why 
nobody answers them - LOL.


Jim, W0EB

-- Original Message --
From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: 3/29/2020 3:24:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Not moving your wrist sending CW ?


On 2020-03-29 2:01 PM, EricJ wrote:

The bug was developed to minimize destructive wrist action. Operators
learned to roll their wrist, but not really flex it in any way. I've
noticed most of the high speed ops on youtube demonstrating Begali
(what else?) keys use two fingers and thumb with no wrist movement.


The only place I know that Morse was sent using "fingers only" was with
iambic/squeeze keying using an electronic keyer.

I learned on a straight key 50+ years ago where I was taught to use the
entire forearm.  I moved to a bug where I was taught to roll the forearm
(confirmed after the fact by my wife's grandfather who was a long time
Western Electric landline operator/station manager) to a single paddle
TO keyer and eventually to a dual paddle keyer.  I still roll my wrist
and use very little finger movement (obviously I don't "squeeze").

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 2020-03-29 2:01 PM, EricJ wrote:

Sending Morse by foot isn't so rare. It's common enough that a Q-code was 
developed especially for it.

Most of us started on a straight key (62 years) where wrist action is more 
important. The bug was developed to minimize destructive wrist action. 
Operators learned to roll their wrist, but not really flex it in any way. I've 
noticed most of the high speed ops on youtube demonstrating Begali (what else?) 
keys use two fingers and thumb with no wrist movement. I've only seen it on 
youtube as nobody I've known since the Army ever sent that fast!

Eric KE6US




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[Elecraft] OT: RE: Older iPAD for sale

[Jim Sheldon]

The old iPAD has been spoken for - that was lightning fast!

Jim, W0EB

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[Elecraft] OT: For Sale: Older iPAD (Still working OK)

[Jim Sheldon]

I have an older (I believe 4th generation - first one with the "Retina" 
display) iPAD available if anyone is interested. (My wife bought me a 
new Gen 7 version.) It has 16 gigs of memory which is a little small by 
today's standards but it you don't put too many apps on it, it will work 
just fine.  It still holds a charge and will come with the charger and a 
new, much longer, "Lightning" cord.  The only problem with it is the 
iPAD's "Lightning" cord input jack is a little worn and you sometimes 
have to make sure that good contact is made when plugging it in to 
recharge.


There are no cracks in the screen or case and it comes with a leather 
protective cover that's still serviceable though it has seen better 
days.  I've wiped all personal and app data from it and it comes up 
wanting a new owner to take it over.


Original cost, some 7 or 8 years ago was just over $500.  I'd like to 
get $90 out of it (via PayPal only, no checks or money orders) and that 
will include shipping to anywhere in the US.


Please contact me off list if interested (w0eb at cox.net) to keep the 
clutter down on the reflector.


Jim Sheldon, W0EB



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Re: [Elecraft] Time Date Update

[Jim Sheldon]

My RTC rolled over to 2020 at Midnite UTC (I have the clock set to UTC) 
and the clock was only 10 seconds fast.  I'm lucky my clock is pretty 
accurate.  That 10 second error was from when I first set it several 
years ago, shortly after I got my K3S.  The K3 I had before that was 
never very accurate and would lose 10 seconds a week.  This one 
surprised me.


Jim, W0EB

-- Original Message --
From: "Bob McGraw K4TAX" 
To: "Elecraft Reflector" ; 
"elecraft...@groups.io" 

Sent: 1/1/2020 8:19:37 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Time Date Update


Now is the time to use the Elecraft K3 Utility to update the clock and calendar 
on your K3 or K3S.Open the K3 Utility application, select the Configuration 
tab and then tap the Set K3 Date and Time bar.This will set the K3 to the 
computer which we all know is kept updated with a good time/date application.

Happy New Year to all.

73

Bob, K4TAX



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Re: [Elecraft] Carrier

[Jim Sheldon]

Either the person(s) causing it turned it off or propagation is gone 
from it's origin to the Wichita, KS area as I just checked and it has 
gone away.  It had been on for at least several hours before I became 
aware of it and as of 15:50Z it's not there anymore.


Jim, W0EB

We probably better end this thread now though before Eric shuts it down 
due to too many posts.

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[Elecraft] KPA 500 glitch

[Jim Sheldon]

Having a bit of trouble with the KPA500 following the bands out of the 
K3S.  For some reason, the other day I accidentally hit a button 
combination on the K3S (not sure what I hit) and the KPA500 is now 
thinking 7.0 MHz is 1.8 and some of the other bands aren't switching 
correctly either.  I can't find the command or whatever might cause this 
in the documentation I have.  It's been working properly since I got it 
some years ago.


Anybody have any ideas before I call Elecraft and bother the busy 
support staff?


Thanks,

Jim Sheldon, W0EB

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[Elecraft] OT: For Sale SIGLENT SSA-3021X Spectrum Analyzer (Price Reduction)

[Jim Sheldon]

Price Reduction.

I find I don't use this any more as the project it was originally 
purchased for has ended and I'd rather it go to someone that can use it.


SIGLENT SSA3021X Spectrum Analyzer, 9KHz - 2.1 GHz, and yes, it has the 
tracking generator. Slightly less than 10 hours of use on it. Currently 
sells for $1395 on Amazon. I'm asking $1000 plus shipping anywhere in 
the Continental US (no export).  Shipping & insurance will cost around 
$25 (I'll cover any extra).


Please contact me off the reflector for further details or with an "I'll 
take it". First "I'll take it" gets right of first refusal. Email 
address is w0eb (at) cox dot net.


Hate to sell this, but at my age I'll probably not need it again. Oh 
yes, I would prefer PayPal for the payment if you buy it.


Thanks,

Jim Sheldon, W0EB
Park City, KS

Phone three one six 744 three zero two two
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[Elecraft] OT: For Sale SIGLENT SSA-3021X Spectrum Analyzer

[Jim Sheldon]

I find I don't use this any more as the project it was originally 
purchased for has ended and I'd rather it go to someone that can use it.


SIGLENT SSA3021X Spectrum Analyzer, 9KHz - 2.1 GHz, and yes, it has the 
tracking generator.  Slightly less than 10 hours of use on it.  
Currently sells for $1395 on Amazon.  I'm asking $1200 shipped anywhere 
in the Continental US (no export).


Please contact me off the reflector for further details or with an "I'll 
take it".  First "I'll take it gets right of first refusal.  Email 
address is w0eb (at) cox dot net.


Hate to sell this, but at my age I'll probably not need it again.  Oh 
yes, I would prefer PayPal for the payment if you buy it.


Thanks,

Jim Sheldon, W0EB
Park City, KS

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Re: [Elecraft] OT: For Sale AADE LC Meter SPOKEN FOR

[Jim Sheldon]

The AADE IIb L/C meter has been spoken for.  That was fast -=- 12 
minutes from the time I posted it to receipt of an "I'll Take It" 
message.


-- Original Message --
From: "Jim Sheldon" 
To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" 
Sent: 4/14/2019 9:40:00 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] OT: For Sale AADE LC Meter


For Sale working and quite accurate AADE  model IIb L/C Meter, the last version produced. 
 The designer passed away in August of 2015 and this extremely nice L/C meter from 
"Almost All Digital Electronics" is no longer being made or readily available.



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[Elecraft] OT: For Sale AADE LC Meter

[Jim Sheldon]

For Sale working and quite accurate AADE  model IIb L/C Meter, the last 
version produced.  The designer passed away in August of 2015 and this 
extremely nice L/C meter from "Almost All Digital Electronics" is no 
longer being made or readily available.


Somehow I wound up with two of these and only need one on the workbench. 
 I'm trying to amass enough funds to buy a larger 3D printer than the 
one my wife bought me for my recent birthday so am paring down a few 
items I no longer need in the shack.


I believe these sold for around $105 new.  The unit is in excellent 
working condition with only minor cosmetic marks on the faceplate and 
case.  I'm asking $85 shipped anywhere in the US & posessions and a 
printed version of the manual will be included.


PayPal preferred.  Please contact me off the reflector to say you want 
it or for further information.  Photo available on request.  First "I'll 
take it" or reasonable facimile gets right of first refusal based on 
date/time of the sender's email message.


Jim Sheldon, W0EB
Park City, KS
email w0eb (at) cox dot net

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[Elecraft] SOLD OT: For Sale, Midnight Design Solutions Scalar Network Analyzer

[Jim Sheldon]

The SNA with optional DDS60 Sig Gen card has been sold.

Thanks to all who inquired.

W0EB
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[Elecraft] OT: For Sale, Midnight Design Solutions Scalar Network Analyzer

[Jim Sheldon]

Surplus to my needs (I now have a new Spectrum Analyzer and a SARK-110) 
is a really nice fully built and working Scalar Network Analyzer from 
Midnight Design Solutions ( http://midnightdesignsolutions.com/sna/ ) 
with the optional digital signal generator.  Total cost originally for 
the SNA and the optional Sig Gen was $120 plus shipping.  This unit was 
personally constructed by me and is in excellent operating condition 
with the latest (Version 5.0) software installed.


I'd like to get $100 shipped for this - anywhere in the USA & posessions 
only.  PayPal preferred.


Interested?  Please contact me off the reflector for further information 
or to say "I'll take it".  First "I'll take it" gets right of first 
refusal (by date/time on the incoming email).


Jim Sheldon, W0EB
Park City, KS
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Re: [Elecraft] P3TXMON Advice

[Jim Sheldon]

I too have the 2000 watt version and I get very usable results even at QRP 
power levels out of the K3S.

Jim, W0EB

> On Feb 23, 2019, at 5:18 PM, Nate Bargmann  wrote:
> 
> I have the 2000 Watt version and it is entirely satisfactory for me even
> when operating at 100 Watts or slightly less.
> 
> 73, Nate, N0NB
> 
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> possible worlds.  The pessimist fears this is true."
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] AXT1--with a twist

[Jim Sheldon]

Eric and all, I just checked mine.  The threaded hole is 4-40 and you 
might be able to find a suitable thumbscrew at one of your local 
hardware stores.


Jim, W0EB

-- Original Message --
From: "eric norris via Elecraft" 
To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" 
Sent: 12/2/2018 6:48:10 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] AXT1--with a twist


I rigged a camera mout arm to my recumbent trike.  It folds in to the frame 
while riding, then I fold it out for mounting the AX1 to it wih the TAX1 when 
stopped.  However, I noticed on the TATX1 that although it has a threaded hole 
for attaching radial wire(s), there is no thumbscrew provided, nor is there any 
mention in the instruction sheet as to what the thread size is.  Attaching the 
radial to my KX2 is a PITA as it is another wire to manage getting in and out 
of the seat.
Has anyone figured this out?  Is there an Elecraft thumbscrew that will fit?  
Another source?
Aside from this it is a wicked cool setup if I do say so myself.  :-)
Thanks and 73 Eric WD6DBM

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Re: [Elecraft] FT8 + AX1 in the field?

[Jim Sheldon]

First real DX QSO with my KX2/AX1 was on the back porch running FT8.  
Worked VP6D on 20 meter FT8 10/30/2018 @ 21:06 UTC -- about knocked me 
off the chair when I got the "ack" and 73 from them.  I was running 10 
watts out and had two 16 foot counterpoise wires laid out across the 
deck into the back yard.  Both the KX2 and laptop were on internal 
batteries.  Almost makes me want to retire the KX2/AX1 as I doubt I'll 
do much better than that at my age since I don't get out portable too 
much.  KX2/AX1 in the fabric carrying case along with a Bunnel 6B 
miniature test set hand key and the KXPD2 paddles and a handful of 
connectors/adapters plus the AX1 counterpoise and another 56 feet of the 
same size wire for a wire antenna when I visit relatives in Louisiana 
and Texas.


Jim, W0EB

-- Original Message --
From: "W0FK" 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: 11/15/2018 8:42:54 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FT8 + AX1 in the field?

My first use of the AX1 was with my KX2 sitting at my kitchen table. I 
had a
couple of FT8 QSO's on 20M. The largest part of my station was my 
laptop!


Lou, W0FK



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genius has its limits." Albert Einstein


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 + AX1?

[Jim Sheldon]

Hey,
I seem to recall something you said a few years ago about accidentally hitting 
one of your T1 QRP autotuners with 100 watts for a short period and it 
survived.  That being said, not sure I'd want to be in the same county with an 
AX1 connected to a KPA1500 putting out full power, LOL!  The meltdown would be 
horrendous though the amp would most likely survive.

W0EB

> On Oct 17, 2018, at 8:58 PM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
> 
> N! 
> 
> Just joking. Emphasizing the very broad nature of our product line. 
> Frightening Eric, as I tend to do each year around Pacificon/Halloween.
> 
> But seriously: Now that some AX1s have been shipped, I'd love to hear what 
> everyone's working on their forays into the wild.
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
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Re: [Elecraft] Speakers for KX3

[Jim Sheldon]

They are still available under the Tweakers name and also I originally saw them 
listed as "Chill Pill" speakers that appear to be identical.  I have a set of 
the Chill Pill ones.  Fairly inexpensive and they produce outstanding audio.  
Mine last 7-8 hours on a charge and in their carrying pouch, they fit nicely in 
the KX2's carry case.

Jim Sheldon, W0EB



> On Jul 31, 2018, at 5:24 PM, Dave G.  wrote:
> 
> I do not know if they are still available, but I've been using
> "Tweakers" for many years now on the KX line. They are powered by an
> internal battery that is rechargeable from any USB port/charger..
> I usually can get at least 4-6 hours out of a charge
> 
> Dave G.KK7SS
> Richland, WA.
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 thermal clicks

[Jim Sheldon]

I've had my KPA500 for a few years now.  I built it from a kit.  The only time 
I ever hear what you describe is when I've been long winded on RTTY.  

I run it @ 450 Watts out no matter the mode and I never even get a fan speed 
increase unless I'm in a RTTY rag chew and normally never hear any thermal 
clicks.  

I don't worry about it or let it bother me.

Jim, W0EB

> On Jul 18, 2018, at 9:38 PM, Randy Farmer  wrote:
> 
> I have never heard anything like that on my early kit-assembled KPA500. 
> But... I've only used it extensively on CW. It would be interesting to know 
> if the clicks are being experienced only under high duty cycle usage such as 
> digital modes or if they have also been heard in CW/SSB duty.
> 
> 73...
> Randy, W8FN
> 
>> On 7/18/2018 6:25 PM, ANDY DURBIN wrote:
>> I placed my Android phone on top of my KPA500 and made a recording while 
>> making a few cycles of FT8 TX/RX.  The audio files can be found here:
>> 
>> https://www.dropbox.com/sh/amfy3dz8pgl083n/AAAKi2GYripXyIDjiLpJ2hDwa?dl=0
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Re: [Elecraft] FT8: "Magic radio"?

[Jim Sheldon]

I thought Eric CLOSED this thread YESTERDAY!  Getting tired of deleting 
references to FT-8.


-- Original Message --
From: "Wes Stewart" 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: 7/4/2018 8:46:48 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FT8: "Magic radio"?

Actually, I was in the process of learning about JT65 by doing some 
listening tests when FT8 was added to the suite.  So I took it up 
almost immediately after it was introduced.  I think I was up to about 
80 "contacts" when someone on the WSJT-X Yahoo group suggested that 
JTAlert was a great thing to have.  I wasn't quite sure why, but I 
installed anyway.


The setup in my shack has a laptop on a shelf above a larger monitor on 
the operating desk. Normally, the log is on the laptop and everything 
else is below using Windows split screen.  I was trying to work a west 
African station and we were part way through the QSO when it became 
clear I was getting QRMed each time I (my computer) sent a report.  
After several sequences I saw a brief flash of a window popping up but 
straddling both screens so I didn't quite understand what it was.  A 
few seconds later it happened again but this time I got the gist of 
what it was. JTAlert was informing me that my QSO partner was/had been 
sending me a text message informing me that he had my report and I 
should be sending RRR.  At that point I stopped transmitting and 
unloaded the software.  Nuff said.


Wes   N7WS



 On 7/3/2018 6:36 PM, Neil Zampella wrote:
.. and if you add JT-Alert to the mix, it can do the QRZ lookup for 
you ..


Neil, KN3ILZ


On 7/3/2018 5:32 PM, Carl Yaffey wrote:
On Jul 3, 2018, at 4:42 PM, Grant Youngman  
wrote:


and don’t care to find out what the other guy’s name is or what 
he/she does when they aren’t punching at their own keyboard

As soon as I start an FT8 “iso”, I go to QRZ and look the person up.


Carl Yaffey  K8NU
Recording studio.
cyaffeyno_s...@gmail.com
614 268 6353, Columbus OH
http://www.carl-yaffey.com
http://www.grassahol.com
http://www.bluesswing.com




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Re: [Elecraft] FT8 using internal USB sound on the K3S

[Jim Sheldon]

Thanks to Rich, VE3KI, I got the Windows 10 privacy settings fixed to 
where WSJT-X and MMTTY can now access the K3S internal sound card.  
Turns out Microsoft forced a huge upgrade on all their users but never 
adequately explained that they shut off access to some things for 
"privacy" reasons.


Sure caused me a lot of grief anyway - LOL.

Had all the K3S settings correct in the first place, just Microsoft 
locking things out.  Anyone else having such problems needs to first 
check the Privacy setting in Windows just in case the same thing 
happened to them.


Thanks again to all who tried to help.

Jim Sheldon - W0EB

PS had a quick FT-8 QSO with DG1ABE right after I got it working.

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Re: [Elecraft] FT8 using internal USB sound on the K3S

[Jim Sheldon]

BINGO!  Thank you very much Rich  I knew it had worked before 
Microshaft had forced the recent "improvement" on me.  Microphone was 
ON, but APP access to it was NOT.  Very subtle change and that's why I 
hadn't figured it out.


All works well now

Jim - W0EB

-- Original Message --
From: "Richard Ferch" 
To: "Jim Sheldon" 
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: 6/25/2018 10:39:18 AM
Subject: Re: Re[2]: [Elecraft] FT8 using internal USB sound on the K3S

You mean that in WSJT-X's Settings window under the Audio tab, it won't 
let you select the K3S's USB Audio Codec for input or output? That's 
not how I read your message, but if that is the case, then you may have 
fallen victim to a recent Windows 10 "improvement".


In the Windows 10 Settings window, choose Privacy. Then on the left 
side, choose Microphone. A setting called "Let apps use my microphone" 
should appear. Turn this to On. If this is the problem, turning this 
option to On should permit WSJT-X to get access to the sound card 
again.


73,
Rich VE3KI


On Mon, Jun 25, 2018 at 11:27 AM, Jim Sheldon  wrote:
Nope, it's in DATA A.  WSJT-X's CAT control works fine with the K3S, 
setting frequency and DATA mode to DATA A (I forgot to mention that, 
sorry).  The problem has NO relation to the filter controls or any of 
the other stuff.


Thanks Rich, but I already have WSJT-X set up the way you suggest 
except I never touch the equalizations.  I've found in the past that 
it only distorts the signal.


The problem as I have stated twice now is WSJT-X can't open the audio 
device.  Windows 10's device manager reports it is working properly.  
CAT via the same USB connection works properly, reads the K3S 
frequency, sets the mode to DATA A as it should, test CAT and test PTT 
work as they should.  Just no audio input from the K3S.  I have NOT 
tried TX audio to the K3S and won't until I get the audio input 
working in receive first.


Thanks,

Jim - W0EB

-- Original Message --
From: "Richard Ferch" 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: 6/25/2018 10:16:11 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FT8 using internal USB sound on the K3S

It sounds as though you are putting the rig into USB mode. I believe 
you
would be better off putting the rig into DATA A. Set the rig's mode 
to DATA
and the data submode to DATA A. With the rig in DATA A, adjust the 
K3's
filter controls to put the Lo-Cut at around 0.20 and the Hi-Cut 
around 2.8.
With the rig in DATA A mode, set MIC SEL to LIN (this will not affect 
your
microphone setting for voice modes). MIC+LIN will be N/A. Adjust the 
MIC

gain control to somewhere above zero, e.g. LIN 5 or so.

In the WSJT-X Settings window under the Radio tab, if you are not 
using
some other radio control software such as the DXLab Suite Commander, 
then
set the CAT control port to the COM port number that Windows has 
assigned
to the K3S's USB serial port. Set the Mode in WSJT-X to either None 
or
Data/Pkt - not to USB. For PTT, I prefer to set WSJT-X's PTT method 
to VOX

and turn VOX on in the K3, or you can use PTT via CAT. Under Split
Operation, choose either Split or Fake It.

In the WSJT-X Settings window under the Sound tab, select the K3S's 
USB

Audio Codec as the soundcard device for both input and output.

Right-click on the Windows speaker icon in the Windows system tray 
and
select Playback devices, then select the USB Audio Codec (in the K3S) 
and
click on the Properties button. Select the Level tab and adjust the 
level

slider so it is in the middle of the range.

While receiving in WSJT-X with WSJT-X's Monitor function on, adjust 
the
K3S's LIN OUT level so that band noise alone is enough to bring the 
level
indicator on the left side of the WSJT-X window to about 30 dB or so. 
When
receiving actual signals, the level thermometer should not turn red; 
if it
does, reduce the K3S's LIN OUT level. In the Wide Graph window, you 
may
need to adjust the waterfall and spectrum gain and zero controls to 
get a
good looking spectrum and waterfall. I don't check Flatten - if you 
do,

make sure that the Wide Graph window does not display any frequencies
outside the K3S's filter bandpass.

Now transmitting into a dummy load or a dead band at low power or in 
TX
Test mode, put WSJT-X into transmit and adjust the Windows level 
slider
and/or the K3's MIC gain control to get 4-5 bars on the K3's ALC 
meter.
Once this is adjusted correctly, you should no longer need to adjust 
either
of these controls. Use the K3's PWR control to adjust the output 
power. Do
not try to control the output power by changing the audio level. 
Leave the
Pwr slider on the right side of the WSJT-X window at the top of its 
range

and don't change it.

73,
Rich VE3KI


W0EB wrote:

For some reason I can't get WSJT-X to pull the input sound or send 
output
sound to the K3S through the USB port. I know I have some K3S 
parameter(s)
set wrong, but so far I haven't been a

Re: [Elecraft] FT8 using internal USB sound on the K3S

[Jim Sheldon]

Hi Don,
the answers to your questions were already answered but Yes, the CODEC 
is configured for both input and output, nothing is plugged into the 
back of the K3s and mic is set to LINE


I stated that in my previous posts.

I have tested the transmit audio with the K3S in TEST mode and I'm 
getting TX audio from WSJT-X just fine -- it's the input from the K3S to 
the computer that appears to be broken and I don't know how to check to 
see if it's in the KIO3B or the computer.


Jim

-- Original Message --
From: "Don Wilhelm" 
To: "Jim Sheldon" ; "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" 


Sent: 6/25/2018 10:23:42 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FT8 using internal USB sound on the K3S


Jim,

Do you have WSJT-X configured to use the USB CODEC for both input and
output?
Do you have anything plugged into the LINE IN jack on the back of the
K3S?  Anything plugged in there will take priority over the internal
soundcard.

Is the MIC SEL menu set to LINE?

73,
Don W3FPR

On 6/25/2018 10:33 AM, Jim Sheldon wrote:

For some reason I can't get WSJT-X to pull the input sound or send
output sound to the K3S through the USB port.  I know I have some K3S
parameter(s) set wrong, but so far I haven't been able to figure out
which ones or how to change them.

I had this working before so not sure what I did to change it.

Feel like a total dummy, but at 76, I do forget some things - LOL

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Jim Sheldon, W0EB

Windows 10 PRO 64bit -I have the USB CODEC in the K3S configured as
sound in and out in device manager and nothing plugged in to the rear 
of

the K3S other than external speakers in the speaker jack - nothing to
MIC or LINE In or LINE Out.

Menu Settings:
MIC SEL is FP.L
MIC + LIN ON

CONFIG Settings:
KIO3B nor
LIN OUT nor 010
MIC BTN OFF
L --MIX -- R  A  B
RS232  USB
SPKRS  2
SPKR+PH  YES



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Re: [Elecraft] FT8 using internal USB sound on the K3S

[Jim Sheldon]

Nope, it's in DATA A.  WSJT-X's CAT control works fine with the K3S, 
setting frequency and DATA mode to DATA A (I forgot to mention that, 
sorry).  The problem has NO relation to the filter controls or any of 
the other stuff.


Thanks Rich, but I already have WSJT-X set up the way you suggest except 
I never touch the equalizations.  I've found in the past that it only 
distorts the signal.


The problem as I have stated twice now is WSJT-X can't open the audio 
device.  Windows 10's device manager reports it is working properly.  
CAT via the same USB connection works properly, reads the K3S frequency, 
sets the mode to DATA A as it should, test CAT and test PTT work as they 
should.  Just no audio input from the K3S.  I have NOT tried TX audio to 
the K3S and won't until I get the audio input working in receive first.


Thanks,

Jim - W0EB

-- Original Message --
From: "Richard Ferch" 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: 6/25/2018 10:16:11 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FT8 using internal USB sound on the K3S

It sounds as though you are putting the rig into USB mode. I believe 
you
would be better off putting the rig into DATA A. Set the rig's mode to 
DATA

and the data submode to DATA A. With the rig in DATA A, adjust the K3's
filter controls to put the Lo-Cut at around 0.20 and the Hi-Cut around 
2.8.
With the rig in DATA A mode, set MIC SEL to LIN (this will not affect 
your
microphone setting for voice modes). MIC+LIN will be N/A. Adjust the 
MIC

gain control to somewhere above zero, e.g. LIN 5 or so.

In the WSJT-X Settings window under the Radio tab, if you are not using
some other radio control software such as the DXLab Suite Commander, 
then
set the CAT control port to the COM port number that Windows has 
assigned

to the K3S's USB serial port. Set the Mode in WSJT-X to either None or
Data/Pkt - not to USB. For PTT, I prefer to set WSJT-X's PTT method to 
VOX

and turn VOX on in the K3, or you can use PTT via CAT. Under Split
Operation, choose either Split or Fake It.

In the WSJT-X Settings window under the Sound tab, select the K3S's USB
Audio Codec as the soundcard device for both input and output.

Right-click on the Windows speaker icon in the Windows system tray and
select Playback devices, then select the USB Audio Codec (in the K3S) 
and
click on the Properties button. Select the Level tab and adjust the 
level

slider so it is in the middle of the range.

While receiving in WSJT-X with WSJT-X's Monitor function on, adjust the
K3S's LIN OUT level so that band noise alone is enough to bring the 
level
indicator on the left side of the WSJT-X window to about 30 dB or so. 
When
receiving actual signals, the level thermometer should not turn red; if 
it

does, reduce the K3S's LIN OUT level. In the Wide Graph window, you may
need to adjust the waterfall and spectrum gain and zero controls to get 
a

good looking spectrum and waterfall. I don't check Flatten - if you do,
make sure that the Wide Graph window does not display any frequencies
outside the K3S's filter bandpass.

Now transmitting into a dummy load or a dead band at low power or in TX
Test mode, put WSJT-X into transmit and adjust the Windows level slider
and/or the K3's MIC gain control to get 4-5 bars on the K3's ALC meter.
Once this is adjusted correctly, you should no longer need to adjust 
either
of these controls. Use the K3's PWR control to adjust the output power. 
Do
not try to control the output power by changing the audio level. Leave 
the
Pwr slider on the right side of the WSJT-X window at the top of its 
range

and don't change it.

73,
Rich VE3KI


W0EB wrote:

For some reason I can't get WSJT-X to pull the input sound or send 
output
sound to the K3S through the USB port. I know I have some K3S 
parameter(s)
set wrong, but so far I haven't been able to figure out which ones or 
how

to change them.

I had this working before so not sure what I did to change it.

Feel like a total dummy, but at 76, I do forget some things - LOL

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Jim Sheldon, W0EB

Windows 10 PRO 64bit -I have the USB CODEC in the K3S configured as 
sound
in and out in device manager and nothing plugged in to the rear of the 
K3S
other than external speakers in the speaker jack - nothing to MIC or 
LINE

In or LINE Out.

Menu Settings:
MIC SEL is FP.L
MIC + LIN ON

CONFIG Settings:
KIO3B nor
LIN OUT nor 010
MIC BTN OFF
L --MIX -- R  A  B
RS232  USB
SPKRS  2
SPKR+PH  YES
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Re: [Elecraft] FT8 using internal USB sound on the K3S

[Jim Sheldon]

Subject: Re[2]: [Elecraft] FT8 using internal USB sound on the K3S

Nope, it's in DATA A.  WSJT-X's CAT control works fine with the K3S, 
setting frequency and DATA mode to DATA A (I forgot to mention that, 
sorry).  The problem has NO relation to the filter controls or any of 
the other stuff.


Thanks Rich, but I already have WSJT-X set up the way you suggest except 
I never touch the equalizations.  I've found in the past that it only 
distorts the signal.


The problem as I have stated twice now is WSJT-X can't open the audio 
device.  Windows 10's device manager reports it is working properly.  
CAT via the same USB connection works properly, reads the K3S frequency, 
sets the mode to DATA A as it should, test CAT and test PTT work as they 
should.  Just no audio input from the K3S.  I have NOT tried TX audio to 
the K3S and won't until I get the audio input working in receive first.


Thanks,

Jim - W0EB

-- Original Message --
From: "Richard Ferch" 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: 6/25/2018 10:16:11 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FT8 using internal USB sound on the K3S

It sounds as though you are putting the rig into USB mode. I believe 
you
would be better off putting the rig into DATA A. Set the rig's mode to 
DATA

and the data submode to DATA A. With the rig in DATA A, adjust the K3's
filter controls to put the Lo-Cut at around 0.20 and the Hi-Cut around 
2.8.
With the rig in DATA A mode, set MIC SEL to LIN (this will not affect 
your
microphone setting for voice modes). MIC+LIN will be N/A. Adjust the 
MIC

gain control to somewhere above zero, e.g. LIN 5 or so.

In the WSJT-X Settings window under the Radio tab, if you are not using
some other radio control software such as the DXLab Suite Commander, 
then
set the CAT control port to the COM port number that Windows has 
assigned

to the K3S's USB serial port. Set the Mode in WSJT-X to either None or
Data/Pkt - not to USB. For PTT, I prefer to set WSJT-X's PTT method to 
VOX

and turn VOX on in the K3, or you can use PTT via CAT. Under Split
Operation, choose either Split or Fake It.

In the WSJT-X Settings window under the Sound tab, select the K3S's USB
Audio Codec as the soundcard device for both input and output.

Right-click on the Windows speaker icon in the Windows system tray and
select Playback devices, then select the USB Audio Codec (in the K3S) 
and
click on the Properties button. Select the Level tab and adjust the 
level

slider so it is in the middle of the range.

While receiving in WSJT-X with WSJT-X's Monitor function on, adjust the
K3S's LIN OUT level so that band noise alone is enough to bring the 
level
indicator on the left side of the WSJT-X window to about 30 dB or so. 
When
receiving actual signals, the level thermometer should not turn red; if 
it

does, reduce the K3S's LIN OUT level. In the Wide Graph window, you may
need to adjust the waterfall and spectrum gain and zero controls to get 
a

good looking spectrum and waterfall. I don't check Flatten - if you do,
make sure that the Wide Graph window does not display any frequencies
outside the K3S's filter bandpass.

Now transmitting into a dummy load or a dead band at low power or in TX
Test mode, put WSJT-X into transmit and adjust the Windows level slider
and/or the K3's MIC gain control to get 4-5 bars on the K3's ALC meter.
Once this is adjusted correctly, you should no longer need to adjust 
either
of these controls. Use the K3's PWR control to adjust the output power. 
Do
not try to control the output power by changing the audio level. Leave 
the
Pwr slider on the right side of the WSJT-X window at the top of its 
range

and don't change it.

73,
Rich VE3KI


W0EB wrote:

For some reason I can't get WSJT-X to pull the input sound or send 
output
sound to the K3S through the USB port. I know I have some K3S 
parameter(s)
set wrong, but so far I haven't been able to figure out which ones or 
how

to change them.

I had this working before so not sure what I did to change it.

Feel like a total dummy, but at 76, I do forget some things - LOL

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Jim Sheldon, W0EB

Windows 10 PRO 64bit -I have the USB CODEC in the K3S configured as 
sound
in and out in device manager and nothing plugged in to the rear of the 
K3S
other than external speakers in the speaker jack - nothing to MIC or 
LINE

In or LINE Out.

Menu Settings:
MIC SEL is FP.L
MIC + LIN ON

CONFIG Settings:
KIO3B nor
LIN OUT nor 010
MIC BTN OFF
L --MIX -- R  A  B
RS232  USB
SPKRS  2
SPKR+PH  YES
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[Elecraft] FT8 using internal USB sound on the K3S

[Jim Sheldon]

For some reason I can't get WSJT-X to pull the input sound or send 
output sound to the K3S through the USB port.  I know I have some K3S 
parameter(s) set wrong, but so far I haven't been able to figure out 
which ones or how to change them.


I had this working before so not sure what I did to change it.

Feel like a total dummy, but at 76, I do forget some things - LOL

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Jim Sheldon, W0EB

Windows 10 PRO 64bit -I have the USB CODEC in the K3S configured as 
sound in and out in device manager and nothing plugged in to the rear of 
the K3S other than external speakers in the speaker jack - nothing to 
MIC or LINE In or LINE Out.


Menu Settings:
MIC SEL is FP.L
MIC + LIN ON

CONFIG Settings:
KIO3B nor
LIN OUT nor 010
MIC BTN OFF
L --MIX -- R  A  B
RS232  USB
SPKRS  2
SPKR+PH  YES



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[Elecraft] OT: FS: LNR Precision MTR5B

[Jim Sheldon]

The MTR5b has been sold.

73,
Jim, W0EB

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[Elecraft] OT: FS LNR Precision MTR5B Mountaintopper

[Jim Sheldon]

At age 76, I don't get out to portable locations any more and this is 
totally surplus to my needs. I bought this MTR5B "MountainTopper" new 
from LNR Precision ($400) a couple years ago. Used it when I went to 
visit my sisters & neices in Florida and Louisiana with excellent 
results.


I did add the optional tuning encoder (I grew up turning knobs for 
tuning rather than Up/Down button pushing). Also included in the package 
will be an MFJ 9201 "QRPocket Tuner" which will actually handle 100 
watts when tuned at lower power. Original power cable with added "Deans 
Connector" + matching Deans female as well as a package of spare power 
connectors to fit the MTR5B.


Main power cable has 2 series Schottky diodes in series with the + side 
to drop a 13.8V power supply to just under 12 V which is the stated max 
input voltage for the MTR5B.


Rig puts out just under 5 watts on 11.9 volts and cosmetically it's a 9 
out of 10. It has some scratches around one sides mounting screw hole 
that happened when I drilled the hole for the encoder.  The good news 
is, Ihave a brand new case for it, still in the box which will be 
included.


The manual is downloadable from LNR Precision's website but I have the 
original one which has the schematic in it.  The one on LNR's website is 
very abbreviated. A printed copy of the original will be included.


Asking $325 Shipped in the US for everything.

Anyone interested please contact me off list, (w...@cox.net) for 
pictures, to say "I'll Take It" or for further information. Payment by 
USPS Money Order or Pay Pal would be preferred.


Jim Sheldon, W0EB
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[Elecraft] OT: W0EB's Dot Stabilizer Info

[Jim Sheldon]

For all you "Bug" users out there, I still make and sell my "Dot 
Stabilizers" for virtually all makes and models of bugs.  I've created a 
website that gives a short history of the gadget, explains it's purpose 
and shows a picture of one mounted on a Vibroplex "Original" as the page 
header.  Pricing and purchase/contact information is also listed on the 
page.


Thanks,

Jim Sheldon, W0EB

www.w0eb.com   and click on the "Dot Stabilizer" link at the beginning 
of the page.


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Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

[Jim Sheldon]

I was introduced to the SARK-110 several years ago and besides being an 
excellent antenna analyzer, it had one feature that nobody else had 
(when I bought the SARK) and that is called a "Time Domain 
Reflectometer".  This allows you to find breaks, impedance bumps and 
other anomalies in cable runs.


During my 20 years in the Army, I was introduced to a hugely expensive 
HP-140A oscilloscope with a TDR plug in.  We used it to find cuts in our 
buried coax where the local people were digging it up for the copper 
(back in 1967).  From that point on, I always wanted a TDR but they were 
way too expensive (even used) for a poor ham to even consider until I 
was introduced to the SARK by a good friend at the "OzarkCon" QRP 
convention.  It paid for itself quickly by finding where a gopher (or 
mole) had chewed mostly through some buried coax I had going to a 
vertical in the back yard.  The SARK's TDR pinpointed the break within a 
foot and it was probably more accurate than that as my measurements when 
following the cable were somewhat sloppy.


It also makes a pretty decent signal generator as well, can be 
calibrated against WWV with not too much effort, but the minimum signal 
you can output is 50 microvolts (S9) so a good external step attenuator 
is needed along with double shielded cables to minimize feedthrough of 
the SARK's output signal.   Oh yes, I did mention, it's an excellent 
antanna analyzer as well and it will do Smith Chart plots and other 
stuff too.  You can control it with a computer via USB too.


No financial interest in the company, just a very happy user.

Jim - W0EB

-- Original Message --
From: "John Oppenheimer" 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: 12/1/2017 7:23:20 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer


The SARK 110 is very small with many features:

http://www.sark110.com/

John KN5L
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Re: [Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3s decoder

[Jim Sheldon]

In order to keep the robots from getting perfect copy on me either rag chewing 
or the very few contests I enter, I've stopped using a keyer and have reverted 
to sending with a bug.  Not very many robots can copy even a good bug fist.  

I'm of the opinion that robot copying and power over 500 watts output should be 
outlawed in contests.  That would help level the playing field immensely.  
(flame suit on)

> On Nov 27, 2017, at 4:33 PM, EUGENE GABRY  wrote:
> 
> 
>> On November 27, 2017 at 12:44 PM Jim Brown  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> And another FWIW -- putting a lot of hours into a CW contest will 
>> improve your code speed significantly!
>> 
>> 73, Jim K9YC
> 
> Totally agree with this statement. I don't do much CW rag chew now as I used 
> to. So I'm losing some of my edge. But even from the beginning of a CW 
> contest to the end, the 36WPM sending speed at the end seems the same as the 
> 26WPM speed I started with. And I'm able to rag chew a bit at the higher 
> speed rather than only copy the call and report. SS is the best for honing in 
> accuracy with speed throughout just the contest period ass the exchange is 
> long and mostly unpredictable.
> 
> 73 Gene, N9TF
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[Elecraft] OT: Still making Dot Stabilizers for Bugs

[Jim Sheldon]

CW operators and bug key users, I haven't posted this blurb on the "Dot 
Stabilizer" I make for about a year so I decided to make a Christmas 
price reduction effective immediately and it will continue until 
December 31, 2017.  Please send any inquiries direct to me rather than 
post them to the reflector to keep Eric happy and clutter to a minimum - 
LOL.


Jim Sheldon - W0EB


Semi-automatic "BUG" key Dot Stabilizer Information:

Back in the late 1920's early 1930's, T.R. "Ted" McElroy (Morse copying 
World Champion) who also manufactured telegraph keys, came up with a 
nice innovation he called his "Dot Stabilizer" which pre-loaded the 
vibrating dot contact spring by a very small amount, effectively 
ensuring better dot weighting and came very close to completely 
eliminating the contact bounce which creates what many call "scratchy 
dot syndrome". This device required replacing the existing dot contact 
assembly with his stabilizer and fit only the McElroy manufactured keys. 
For some unknown reason, most information on this device was either lost 
or ignored during the WW2 years and after.


After accidentally rediscovering it a couple of years ago, I undertook a 
slight redesign of McElroy's original device to eliminate the necessity 
for replacing the vibrating dot contact assembly. This makes the device 
easily installed and removed at any time with simple tools. I also came 
up with a further variation on McElroy's design that can be used on even 
the "Flat Pendulum" bugs such as the Vibroplex Lightning Bug, Military 
J-36 and Champion models as well as various copies of them and even the 
Japanese Hi Mound "Coffin" bug.


I currently make "Dot Stabilizers" for the Vibroplex, Speed-X and 
McElroy keys having the round pendulum and bugs with the flat pendulum, 
such as the Vibroplex Lightning Bug, Champion and WW2 military J-36 bugs 
(including the Lionel models) which are based on the Lightning Bug 
design. I can also manufacture them for other bugs such as the Japanese 
Hi Mound ("Coffin") bug, European made (metric sizes) bugs, etc. as long 
as you can supply me with the diameter (round) or thickness (flat) of 
the pendulum and a sharply focused digital photo of the actual bug you 
want it for. (I only need photos and pendulum dimensions for bugs other 
than the McElroy and Vibroplex models.)


They can be made out of either aluminum or brass though aluminum is the 
preferred material as it is far less expensive. They mount to the arm 
with a socket head set screw and the proper Allen wrench is included 
along with a printed set of instructions explaining installation and 
proper adjustment. Also, they are made entirely by hand so there may be 
slight differences between each one (won't affect the operation at all).


The prices are normally $28.50 post paid for the aluminum and $38.50 for 
the brass ones to domestic USA customers.  I'm offering a Christmas 
special price reduction from now until the end of the year.  Due to 
large postage increases and the extra, complicated Customs forms I need 
to fill out for export, this Christmas offer is just for USA domestic 
customers.


I'm offering my standard Dot Stabilizers in Aluminum for $22.50 each 
which includes postage and 32.50 each for the brass variety, also 
postage included.


If you decide to order one or more, I will need the make/model of the 
bug(s) you want stabilizers for, whether they are "left" or "right" 
handed (the bug, not you) and be sure to include your mailing address as 
well.


I take personal checks, USPS money orders (made out to Aubrey J. 
Sheldon) sent to my QRZ listed address (2029 East Evanston Dr., Park 
City, KS 67219-1618) or PayPal to w...@cox.net


I'll be happy to answer any further questions you may have.

Please email inquiries direct to w...@cox.net not to the reflector.

Jim Sheldon - W0EB
2029 East Evanston Dr.
Park City, KS 67219-1618

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Re: [Elecraft] Specs KIO3-B internal sound card

[Jim Sheldon]

Udo,
I've been using my K3S on FT-8 with great success via the K3S' internal 
soundcard.  I use it with MMTTY all the time as well and it decodes 
better than a HAL ST-8000 I used to own.  Listen to what K9YC says, he 
knows what he's talking about.


W0EB

-- Original Message --
From: "Jim Brown" 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: 9/19/2017 11:06:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Specs KIO3-B internal sound card


On 9/19/2017 3:55 PM, Udo Langenohl - DK5YA wrote:
compared to high quality external devices SNR and THD+N is rather 
poor. And so is the dynamic range and the max. sampling rate of just 
48KHz.


Don't fall into the trap of "specsmanship" and thinking you need 
cutting edge audio products for ham radio, which is a FAR less 
demanding application. WSJT-X operates at 48 kHz 16-bit,


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[Elecraft] OT: PC Board Software request

[Jim Sheldon]

Anyone out there have an old copy of the "Copper Connection" PCB 
software that no longer use and are willling to part with?  Since 
Express PCB bought them out I can't find the software anymore.  I need 
something that will produce the "Gerber" files that pretty much all the 
PCB manufacturers need to do production PCB's even in limited 
quantities.


Please reply off list to keep the clutter (and Eric's wrath) to a 
minimum - LOL.


Jim - W0EB

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Re: [Elecraft] KX2, spy radio

[Jim Sheldon]

Naw, he just figured out a practical way to use it in smaller radios by 
the invention of the narrow bandwidth, very steep skirted "mechanical" 
filter to lop off the unwanted sideband (if you consider the radios of 
that day smaller - LOL).  The real use of SSB came when General LeMay of 
SAC adopted it for their world wide HF communications network and 
propagation conditions during that time were so good that it was almost 
impossible NOT to communicate anywhere you wanted to with SSB.


W0EB

-- Original Message --
From: "Charlie T, K3ICH" 
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: 9/1/2017 8:09:55 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2, spy radio

And here I thought Art Collins invented SSB, like algore invented the 
internet (wink-wink)


Chas


(For all who take life too seriously this WAS intended to be humorous)

-Original Message-
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave Sublette

Sent: Friday, September 01, 2017 8:46 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2, spy radio

As a former CT — I enjoyed the web page.  Thanks for sharing.

Dave, K4TO

On Sep 1, 2017, at 1:09 AM, Mike Morrow  wrote:

Chas wrote:


SSB would have been the equivalent of encryption.


Not even remotely so...SSB technology goes back decades before WWII.

From Wikipedia:

"The first U.S. patent for SSB modulation was applied for on December 
1, 1915 by John Renshaw Carson. The U.S. Navy experimented with SSB 
over its radio circuits before World War I.  SSB first entered 
commercial service on January 7, 1927 on the longwave transatlantic 
public radiotelephone circuit between New York and London."


Mike / KK5F
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft web site down?

[Jim Sheldon]

OK here in KS.

W0EB

> On Apr 28, 2017, at 9:05 PM, Ian Kahn  wrote:
> 
> Is anyone else having issues getting to the Elecraft web site? I've been
> trying for about five minutes, from my home QTH in Roswell, GA, and I keep
> getting "www.elecraft.com is taking too long to respond" errors. Are they
> down, or did their hosting provider update their IP address/DNS settings
> again, and not tell anyone? I tried flushing my DNS cache on my system,
> hoping I just have stale DNS entries, but that didn't help this time.
> 
> Thanks and 73,
> 
> --Ian
> Ian Kahn, KM4IK
> Roswell, GA  EM74ua
> km4ik@gmail.com
> 10-10 #74624  North Georgia Chapter #2038
> PODXS 070 #1962
> K3 #281, P3 #688 KAT500 #860, KPA500 #1468
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Re: [Elecraft] Questions about the sensitivity of the KX2

[Jim Sheldon]

Check "spaceweather.com", we're in the middle of a pretty good sized 
geomagnetic storm with the planetary K index at 5 or higher.  No wonder the 
bands are dead!

Jim, W0EB

> On Mar 6, 2017, at 9:17 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> The bands are very dead tonight
> I was dialing around with my freshly built K2 and wondering if I messed 
> something up when I put in the SSB board
> Then I turned on my K3 and found that the bands are just bad tonight.
> 
> 
> 
> 
>  From: tomb18 
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
> Sent: Monday, March 6, 2017 10:09 PM
> Subject: [Elecraft] Questions about the sensitivity of the KX2
> 
> Hi, I must confess that although I have interfaced my KX2 to my software I 
> haven't really had a chance to use it as a pure radio, unattached to the 
> computer. One reason was a lack of accessible antennas and time. Today 
> however I received my MFJ 20m whip antenna and was playing around a bit 
> tonight. Now I know it's not meant for 160m or 80 or 40, but shouldn't I hear 
> something?  I mean even tuning to strong am bands, would I not hear these 
> signals?Is this normal? Thanks for any advice.73 Tom va2fsq.com 
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Questions about the sensitivity of the KX2

[Jim Sheldon]

I just shut things down for the night.  I could absolutely no signals on any 
band 160 through 10.  80 and 40 were even completely devoid of signals and they 
usually have activity well into the night.  You just picked a poor time to try 
that whip Tom.  Morning should hopefully be better.

Jim, W0EB

> On Mar 6, 2017, at 9:09 PM, tomb18  wrote:
> 
> Hi, I must confess that although I have interfaced my KX2 to my software I 
> haven't really had a chance to use it as a pure radio, unattached to the 
> computer. One reason was a lack of accessible antennas and time. Today 
> however I received my MFJ 20m whip antenna and was playing around a bit 
> tonight. Now I know it's not meant for 160m or 80 or 40, but shouldn't I hear 
> something?  I mean even tuning to strong am bands, would I not hear these 
> signals?Is this normal? Thanks for any advice.73 Tom va2fsq.com 
> 
> 
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[Elecraft] OT: FS: SDRPLAY RSP1

[Jim Sheldon]

The RSP1 has been spoken for.

W0EB
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[Elecraft] OT: FS: SDRPLAY RSP1 with extras

[Jim Sheldon]

I'd like to sell my SDR Play RSP1 SDR monitor receiver. It's barely 
used. Originally sold for $149.95 and currently selling on Ham Radio 
Outlet for $129.95. It normally does not come with the USB A-B cable, 
has an SMA antenna connector and there are a number of different, free, 
downloadable software packages that will run it. The most popular (and 
now being included with it) is SDR Uno. The RSP1 covers 10KHz to 2GHz.  
It's a great monitoring package and with a laptop is also very portable. 
It's powered via the USB cable.


I'll sell this one for $110 shipped anywhere in the US and will include 
a USB A-B cable, an SMA to BNC female antenna adapter and a CD I burned 
containing SDR UNO and the operating manual for it.


Prefer PayPal.

If interested, please reply direct to w...@cox.net not via the 
reflector. First "I'll take it" (by date/time of incoming email) will 
get the right to buy it.


Thanks,

Jim - W0EB
Park City, KS

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Re: [Elecraft] K3S Chirp?

[Jim Sheldon]

I've actually heard a K3 (not a K3S) with a very slight chirp when using an 
Ameritron AL-811 amp and even a little more chirp when using an Alpha (not sure 
the model) caused by RF feedback somewhere in the system.  Before he got rid of 
his KPA500 this never happened.  Funny, but he's only running around 500 watts 
out with the Ameritron.  I suspect it is caused by an almost resonant piece of 
coax between the K3 and the amp as it only seems to happen on 40 meters.

W0EB

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> On Dec 29, 2016, at 3:53 PM, Buck  wrote:
> 
> I thought chirp was a voltage issue.  Any chance your power cable is 
> inadequate, too long or the PowerPoles are not right?  Check the voltage on 
> the K3 display when you key down.
> 
> Buck, k4ia
> Honor Roll
> 8BDXCC
> 
>> On 12/29/2016 3:27 PM, Doug Smith wrote:
>> I was in the CW SS in November using my then new K3S with an ACOM 1500.  All 
>> of which was *great*.
>> 
>> But, then, I received an Official Observer Advisory Notice that I was 
>> “emitting a CW signal with a chirp”.  The report detailed a QSO that is, 
>> indeed, in my SS log.  I was running on 20 meters at the time.
>> 
>> FYI, the ACOM is on it’s own 240 VAC circuit and the K3S is on it’s own 120 
>> VAC circuit.  The rest of the shack is on a separate 120 VAC circuit.
>> 
>> Since receiving the report I’ve listened to my signal on two different 
>> receivers and I do not hear a chirp.  Is there any possible way I could have 
>> somehow misadjusted the K3S during the contest that would result in a chirp?
>> 
>> 73,
>> Doug, W7KF
>> http://www.w7kf.com 
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[Elecraft] OT: FS: YouKits DP-1 QRP Power & SWR meter

[Jim Sheldon]

Since there didn't seem to be any interest in the DP-1 here, it's now 
listed on eBay.


73,
Jim - W0EB

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[Elecraft] OT: FS: YouKits DP-1 QRP Power & SWR meter

[Jim Sheldon]

I have an older YouKits DP-1 QRP Power & SWR meter - reads from 
5milliwatts to 25 watts in 2 ranges. Frequency range is 1-60 MHz with a 
specified accuracy of 5 percent. Their exclusive US distributor, 
Vibroplex, is selling these for $149 plus shipping. The new ones have an 
internal Lithium Ion rechargable battery. This one came without the 
battery/charger and Vibroplex will not sell just the battery/charger 
separately (at least as of my last call to them) and you cannot get it 
from YouKits directly. It can be powered through the coaxial power jack 
by any 8-15 volt source (center pin is positive) and most 9-12 volt wall 
warts power it just fine. I'm including a 9 volt 300 ma wall ward with 
the unit.  The operating instructions can be downloaded from the 
www.vibroplex.com website but a printed copy will be included.


I'm asking $85 shipped anywhere in the US for this one. (I can't ship it 
internationally as it would be cost prohibitive.)  Cosmetically it's a 9 
out of 10 (they misspelled the word CHARGE when they silk screened the 
lettering on the front panel - spelled it CHAGE).


Pictures of it available by email on request.

PayPal (preferred) or USPS Money Order.

Please reply off list to w...@cox.net and first "I'll take it" gets 
rights of first refusal as usual.


Jim - W0EB
Park City, KS

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[Elecraft] OT: FS: Vibroplex "VibroCube Paddles - SOLD

[Jim Sheldon]

The paddles have been sold -

Jim - W0EB

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[Elecraft] OT: FS: Vibroplex "VibroCube" paddles

[Jim Sheldon]

Since this is still available, I'm lowering the price to $150 which will 
include the shipping to anywhere in the U.S.

Very smooth operating key, easy adjustments and it looks almost new.

Jim - W0EB

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Anybody with a heavy fist like mine and need something that is hard to
move around on your operating desk when you send CW? I have for sale an
excellent condition Vibroplex VibroCube set of paddles. This is actually
the Standard, Upgraded model with the jeweled pivot bearings and the
black crinkle powder coat finish. It's around 2 years old and I don't
use it anymore as I was digging through some old stored boxes from my
military career and I found the old Vibroplex "Vibro Keyer" paddles I
originally learned to send CW on, way back in 1962 so they are now
clamped to my desk.

This VibroCube, serial number 404755, is current manufacture and the
Standard upgraded model sells for $229.95 plus shipping from Vibroplex
(www.vibroplex.com). That's what I paid for it when I bought it around 2
years ago. I'll let this one go for $160 and you pay the USPS (Medium
flat rate box) shipping. I'd prefer to sell this in the U.S. as
international shipping has gotten almost impossibly high priced. I'd
prefer PayPal, but will take USPS money orders.

Please keep any replies off the reflector - email address is

w...@cox.net First "I'll take it" (by date/time on the email) gets right
of first refusal. Pictures are available via email.
Jim Sheldon, W0EB
Park City, KS

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[Elecraft] OT: FS: Vibroplex VibroCube paddles

[Jim Sheldon]

Anybody with a heavy fist like mine and need something that is hard to 
move around on your operating desk when you send CW?  I have for sale an 
excellent condition Vibroplex VibroCube set of paddles.  This is 
actually the Standard, Upgraded model with the jeweled pivot bearings 
and the black crinkle powder coat finish.  It's around 2 years old and I 
don't use it anymore as I was digging through some old stored boxes from 
my military career and I found the old Vibroplex "Vibro Keyer" paddles I 
originally learned to send CW on, way back in 1962 so they are now 
clamped to my desk.


This VibroCube, serial number 404755, is current manufacture and the 
Standard upgraded model sells for $229.95 plus shipping from Vibroplex 
(www.vibroplex.com).  That's what I paid for it when I bought it around 
2 years ago.  I'll let this one go for $160 and you pay the USPS (Medium 
flat rate box) shipping.  I'd prefer to sell this in the U.S. as 
international shipping has gotten almost impossibly high priced.  I'd 
prefer PayPal, but will take USPS money orders.


Please keep any replies off the reflector - email address is 
w...@cox.net  First "I'll take it" (by date/time on the email) gets 
right of first refusal.  Pictures are available via email.


Jim Sheldon, W0EB
Park City, KS

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Page Down?

[Jim Sheldon]

Using Cox Communications here in KS and get an instant "Cannot connect, server 
not responding". So it's not just you.

Sent from my iPad

> On Aug 20, 2016, at 11:04 AM, ab2tc  wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Is this another Verizon FIOS problem? The ftp site works fine:
> 
> ftp://www.elecraft.com/
> 
> AB2TC - Knut
> 
> 
> Edward A. Dauer wrote
>> Bummer!  Set out to program the KPod this morning.  Can’t update the
>> Utility – Elecraft web site down.  Is it local to CO or are they having a
>> problem in CA?
>> 
>> Ted. KN1CBR
>> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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[Elecraft] OT: CW Operators - Semi-Automatic Bug Dot Stabilizers available again

[Jim Sheldon]

Quick follow-up.  Shortly after my original post announcing the 
availability of my dot stabilizers again, my ISP started having serious 
problems handling all matters internet including my email.  I was able 
to receive a few inquiries and orders during their sporadic up time over 
the last couple of weeks, and those have all been answered and paid 
orders filled.  The orders have all been delivered according to the US 
Post Office's tracking site.


My concern is there were a number of emails that got lost somewhere in 
the system during that time so if you made an inquiry or attempted to 
order during the last several weeks, please re-submit.  I want to make 
sure everyone got any questions answered.


Jim - W0EB
Park City, KS

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[Elecraft] OT: 6 meters is open

[Jim Sheldon]

Just worked Fred Cady KE7X on 6 meters - he has an S9 signal into KS 
this morning.


Jim - W0EB

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Re: [Elecraft] K3S master power?

[Jim Sheldon]

 If there way, I never saw it -- but I just tested it.  Left the KAT500 
off, powered up the K3S and no errors.  Then powered on the KAT500 and 
it all worked just fine.  Guess I'll have to look back through the 
"release notes" on the KAT500 firmware releases to see which one fixed 
it.


Jim - W0EB
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Sent: 6/19/2016 8:39:00 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S master power?


Was there an announcement that this was fixed?

On 6/18/2016 5:49 PM, Cady, Fred wrote:

Yeah, that has been fixed but it worked before it was fixed.

Cheers,

Fred




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[Elecraft] OT: CW Operators - Semi-Automatic Bug Dot Stabilizers available again

[Jim Sheldon]

Semi-automatic "BUG" key Dot Stabilizer Information:

Back in the late 1920's early 1930's, T.R. "Ted" McElroy (Morse copying 
World Champion) who also manufactured telegraph keys, came up with a 
nice innovation he called his "Dot Stabilizer" which pre-loaded the 
vibrating dot contact spring by a very small amount, effectively 
ensuring better dot weighting and came very close to completely 
eliminating the contact bounce which creates what many call "scratchy 
dot syndrome".  This device required replacing the existing dot contact 
assembly with his stabilizer and fit only the McElroy manufactured keys. 
 For some unknown reason, most information on this device was either 
lost or ignored during the WW2 years and after.


After accidentally rediscovering it a couple of years ago, I undertook a 
slight redesign of McElroy's original device to eliminate the necessity 
for replacing the vibrating dot contact assembly.  This makes the device 
easily installed and removed at any time with simple tools. I also came 
up with a further variation on McElroy's design that can be used on even 
the "Flat Pendulum" bugs such as the Vibroplex Lightning Bug, Military 
J-36 and Champion models as well as various copies of them and even the 
Japanese Hi Mound "Coffin" bug.


I currently make "Dot Stabilizers" for the Vibroplex, Speed-X and 
McElroy keys having the round pendulum and bugs with the flat pendulum, 
such as the Vibroplex Lightning Bug, Champion and WW2 military J-36 bugs 
(including the Lionel models) which are based on the Lightning Bug 
design. I can also manufacture them for other bugs such as the Japanese 
Hi Mound ("Coffin") bug, European made (metric sizes) bugs, etc. as long 
as you can supply me with the diameter (round) or thickness (flat) of 
the pendulum and a sharply focused digital photo of the actual bug you 
want it for.  (I only need photos and pendulum dimensions for bugs other 
than the McElroy and Vibroplex models.)


They can be made out of either aluminum or brass though aluminum is the 
preferred material as it is far less expensive. They mount to the arm 
with a socket head set screw and the proper Allen wrench is included 
along with a printed set of instructions explaining installation and 
proper adjustment. Also, they are made entirely by hand so there may be 
slight differences between each one (won't affect the operation at all).


The prices are $25 post paid for the aluminum and $35 for the brass ones 
to domestic USA customers. Due to large postage increases, International 
prices are $45 for the aluminum ones and $55 for the brass ones.  This 
does include international First Class shipping.


If you decide to order one or more, I will need the make/model of the 
bug(s) you want stabilizers for, whether they are "left" or "right" 
handed (the bug, not you) and be sure to include your mailing address as 
well.


I take personal checks, USPS money orders (made out to Aubrey J. 
Sheldon) sent to my QRZ listed address (2029 East Evanston Dr., Park 
City, KS 67219-1618) or PayPal to  w...@cox.net .  International 
customers MUST, repeat MUST use PayPal as it is the only form of payment 
I can accept from customers in countries outside of the United States.


I'll be happy to answer any further questions you may have.

Please email inquiries direct to w...@cox.net rather than through the 
reflector to keep the list clutter down.


Jim Sheldon - W0EB
2029 East Evanston Dr.
Park City, KS 67219-1618

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Re: [Elecraft] This will effect pilots and Hams throughout the Western US

[Jim Sheldon]

That's going to be difficult to answer without knowing just what effect these 
"events" will have on the signals received by the GPSDO's control receiver. If 
the GPS signals are "spoofed" the GPSDO could very well be driven off 
frequency, causing the K3EXREF to cause the radio's frequency to be off by 
quite a bit, actual amount and direction unknown. If the signal simply is 
blocked, the effect will probably be very minimal and will vary by the 
frequency and stability of the GPSDO's unlocked crystal oscillator.  

Without knowing exactly what they are doing, and exactly how that will affect 
the actual reception of the GPS (or GLONASS) signals, it will be impossible to 
predict exactly what will happen and that's why it should be of concern. 

Jim - W0EB

> On Jun 10, 2016, at 5:35 PM, Michael Walker <va...@portcredit.net> wrote:
> 
> If it is a concern to those with the K3EXREF, what happens to their
> frequency stability?
> 
> Are they now off frequency?  What is plan B if your K3EXREF reference fails?
> 
> Does this even affect those?  If it does, than I am sure it will affect
> most cell circuits as well.
> 
> Just curious.
> 
> 
> 
>> On Fri, Jun 10, 2016 at 6:32 PM, Jim Sheldon <w...@cox.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Actually it Is of concern to all K3 and K3S owners in and close to the
>> affected area who use GPS disciplined oscillators to enhance frequency
>> accuracy and stability via the K3EXREF module.
>> 
>> Jim - W0EB
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>>> On Jun 10, 2016, at 5:14 PM, Michael Walker <va...@portcredit.net>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> It really isn't an Elecraft issue.  :)
>>> 
>>> Mike va3mw
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Fri, Jun 10, 2016 at 6:01 PM, Wes Stewart <wes_n...@triconet.org>
>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> How times have changed.  Back in 1997, when I was working as a
>> contractor
>>>> for my old company, Hughes Missile Systems (now Raytheon), I worked on
>>>> implementing some jamming tests on the Tomahawk missile GPS.  FWIW, we
>> put
>>>> the missile section on a wooden pedestal covered in RF absorber on top
>> of
>>>> the rotating plate (also covered in absorber cones) under "The Arc" as
>> seen
>>>> here:
>> http://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/test-facility-at-ft-huachuca-assures-working-communications-equipment-for-soldiers
>>>> 
>>>> Just for giggles, I climbed (took the stairs) "The Red Tower", the top
>> of
>>>> which would contain a good sized ham shack.  The tower is completely
>> wooden
>>>> and held together by fiberglass bolts.  The "dish" that is behind the
>> guy
>>>> being interviewed is actually a shaped reflector that in combination
>> with a
>>>> horn located below ground level forms a folded "compact" range, for
>> those
>>>> who understand such things. The leaning airfoil shaped tower holds the
>> test
>>>> subject at the plane-wave focal point of the reflector.  An M1 Abrams
>> tank
>>>> can be supported and rotated on top of this tower.
>>>> 
>>>> We had to do our testing in the wee hours of the morning, with secure
>>>> communications links to range people who could tell us to shut down at a
>>>> moments notice and our jammers were on a, few minutes on-lots of minutes
>>>> off schedule.
>>>> 
>>>> Wes  N7WS
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On 6/10/2016 1:03 PM, Fred Townsend wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> This Is Likely Why The Navy Is Causing A Massive And Mysterious GPS
>> Outage
>>>>> In The Western US - The Drive
>> http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/3865/this-is-likely-why-the-navy-is-cau
>>>>> sing-a-massive-and-mysterious-gps-outage-in-the-western-us
>>>>> 
>>>>> Fred, AE6QL
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Re: [Elecraft] This will effect pilots and Hams throughout the Western US

[Jim Sheldon]

Actually it Is of concern to all K3 and K3S owners in and close to the affected 
area who use GPS disciplined oscillators to enhance frequency accuracy and 
stability via the K3EXREF module.

Jim - W0EB

Sent from my iPad

> On Jun 10, 2016, at 5:14 PM, Michael Walker  wrote:
> 
> 
> It really isn't an Elecraft issue.  :)
> 
> Mike va3mw
> 
> 
>> On Fri, Jun 10, 2016 at 6:01 PM, Wes Stewart  wrote:
>> 
>> How times have changed.  Back in 1997, when I was working as a contractor
>> for my old company, Hughes Missile Systems (now Raytheon), I worked on
>> implementing some jamming tests on the Tomahawk missile GPS.  FWIW, we put
>> the missile section on a wooden pedestal covered in RF absorber on top of
>> the rotating plate (also covered in absorber cones) under "The Arc" as seen
>> here:
>> http://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/test-facility-at-ft-huachuca-assures-working-communications-equipment-for-soldiers
>> 
>> Just for giggles, I climbed (took the stairs) "The Red Tower", the top of
>> which would contain a good sized ham shack.  The tower is completely wooden
>> and held together by fiberglass bolts.  The "dish" that is behind the guy
>> being interviewed is actually a shaped reflector that in combination with a
>> horn located below ground level forms a folded "compact" range, for those
>> who understand such things. The leaning airfoil shaped tower holds the test
>> subject at the plane-wave focal point of the reflector.  An M1 Abrams tank
>> can be supported and rotated on top of this tower.
>> 
>> We had to do our testing in the wee hours of the morning, with secure
>> communications links to range people who could tell us to shut down at a
>> moments notice and our jammers were on a, few minutes on-lots of minutes
>> off schedule.
>> 
>> Wes  N7WS
>> 
>> 
>>> On 6/10/2016 1:03 PM, Fred Townsend wrote:
>>> 
>>> This Is Likely Why The Navy Is Causing A Massive And Mysterious GPS Outage
>>> In The Western US - The Drive
>>> 
>>> 
>>> http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/3865/this-is-likely-why-the-navy-is-cau
>>> sing-a-massive-and-mysterious-gps-outage-in-the-western-us
>>> 
>>> Fred, AE6QL
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Re: [Elecraft] Suggested KX3 "upgrade"

[Jim Sheldon]

Any button will definitely stop it, but (and this includes the K3, K3S, 
KX3 and possibly the KX2 as well) oft times you will get a partial (dot 
or dash) sent even when pressing a button.  Even when calling CQ looking 
for a general QSO this can be annoying and confusing to both the sending 
station and any station listening/planning on answering the CQ.  It 
definitely is not exclusive to "running" in a contest. It bugs me as 
well and I am not a contester.


The original poster's request is certainly reasonable and I suspect this 
has bugged a lot of people (myself included) for a long time but most of 
us didn't want to endure the "use N1MM" and other similar replies having 
no real bearing on the original request.


Jim - W0EB

-- Original Message --
From: "Nr4c" 
To: "Jim Rodenkirch" 
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: 5/31/2016 9:40:32 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Suggested KX3 "upgrade"


I think pressing any button the KX3 will terminate the msg repeat.

Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill


 On May 31, 2016, at 10:17 AM, Jim Rodenkirch  
wrote:


 My apologies for NOT stipulating my range of operations when I 
submitted the
 original postI feel like others have posted a request for this 
sort of

 "improvement" earlierJim R. K9JWV





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[Elecraft] Bug in FW 5.46

[Jim Sheldon]

Further checks on this - I reloaded the old FW back to Beta 5.35 and the 
problem existed in that one so I loaded the current production version 
5.38 and it occurs there as well so I went back to the test version I've 
been using.  Once programmed, the memories work as they should, they 
just hang to a solid tone when the IM character is sent during 
programming and it appears to be a problem with the K3S only.


Jim - W0EB

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[Elecraft] K3S bug in FW Beta 5.46 Keyer Memories

[Jim Sheldon]

Just found a bug in the keyer memories when programming for PSK/RTTY.  
The memory loads fine until you send the ..__ (IM) character to 
terminate transmission and then it locks up as if you had a constant 
"key down" with a hand key.  I was programming memory 4 to call CQ on 
RTTY when I discovered this.  I tried the other memories and got the 
same results.  It never did this on the K3 I used to have so I don't 
know if it's unique to the K3S or whether it does this on the K3 as 
well.


Whoever is handling the FW for the K3/K3S might want to take a look at 
this as it could get annoying.  The anomaly only shows up when 
programming the memories, not when sending direct with the paddles and 
the IM character does terminate transmission as it should.  It just 
causes the keyer to hang when the IM character is sent during memory 
programming.


Anyone Else notice this?  (Can't be RFI as there is no RF output during 
CW memory programming).  Can't call Support as they don't give any help 
on Beta FW.


Jim - W0EB

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Re: [Elecraft] PTT KEY CONFIG setting volatile?

[Jim Sheldon]

 It may be something unique to the K3S.  My older K3 didn't do it, but 
the new K3S (#10641) always reverts to PTT KEY OFF-OFF on a power cycle. 
 must be a glitch in the FW.  It IS completely repeatable as the OP 
stated.  Definitely call Elecraft Support on it.


Jim - W0EB

-- Original Message --
From: "Gene Gabry" 
To: "'danny.higgins'" ; 
elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Sent: 5/23/2016 7:17:03 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] PTT KEY CONFIG setting volatile?

Same thing happens here with K3S SN 10057. I have no digital SW running 
or rig control at the time of power down. If I set PTT to DTR and power 
down for some period of time, PTT defaults back to OFF when power up. 
Always done that since day one. I thought there was some update done in 
latest firmware to PTT-KEY line to default those to OFF so when PC was 
restarted K3S would not go into TX?





 At 07:42 PM 5/22/2016, Cady, Fred wrote:

 That doesn't sound right.  I don't think mine has ever changed.
 Cheers,
 Fred KE7X

 
 From: Elecraft  on behalf of Ken
 Arck 
 Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2016 4:23 PM
 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
 Subject: [Elecraft] PTT KEY CONFIG setting volatile?

 I notice the PTT KEY selection under CONFIG doesn't appear to be
 non-volatile as when the radio is power cycled, it always reverts 
to

 OFF - OFF.  I'd like it to stay set to DTR -- RTS but it doesn't

 Even if I leave 13.8 to the radio, turning it OFF and back ON and
 that setting reverts.

 Ken





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[Elecraft] Re[ OT: Searching for Panel Meter for R390A/URR

[Jim Sheldon]

Pair of meters for the R390A located.  Thanks for all the advice and 
help.


73,
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[Elecraft] OT: Searching for Panel Meter for R390A/URR

[Jim Sheldon]

I realize this is a really long shot asking on the Elecraft reflector, 
but I'm posting to a few others as well.


During my 20 year Army career, I repaired the R390 and R390A receivers 
plus taught others to repair them as well.  This morning at a local 
tailgate swapfest I was actually given an R390A in working condition, 
but it's missing it's Carrier Level and Line Level meters.  I'd like to 
restore it to look like it did when it was in Military service.


If anyone out there has either the Carrier Level meter or Line Level 
meter for an R390 or R390A that they're willing to part with, please 
contact me off list with your asking price.


Thanks,

Jim Sheldon - W0EB
Park City, KS
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Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood's receiver performance table updated

[Jim Sheldon]

 Geez guys, I thought this was the Elecraft List.  Getting a tired 
finger hitting the delete button on all the IC 7300 ICOM discussion 
totally irrelevant to any Elecraft information.  I'm sure Eric would 
have stepped in and closed this thread long ago if they weren't all 
extremely busy getting ready for Dayton.


I, and many others, have absolutely no interest in extolling the virtues 
of the IC 7300.


Jim - W0EB

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Re: [Elecraft] RFI resistant Monitor

[Jim Sheldon]

I have 3 Acer monitors (one 19" square and two 23" wider screen).  The 
19" runs directly on 120VAC and the twp 23" ones have small switching 
mode power supplies that look like laptop supplies and put out 13.8/14 
volts.  The switcher supplies for these 2 monitors appear to be 
virtually noise free.  At least I have not had any noise problems that I 
can attribute to them and they have been on the desk for several years 
now.


My major noise source has always been the 7500 volt power lines that run 
across the South and West sides of my small city lot.  Fortunately the 
utility company ran afoul of the FCC several years ago and they are very 
responsive to noise/interference calls.


Jim - W0EB

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 UOS?

[Jim Sheldon]

RTTY acronym, "unshift on space". Machines had to be shifted into figures and 
stayed there until shifted back to letters.  Unshift on space was devised to 
bring the receiving machine back to letters when a spacebar character was 
received to keep from printing gibberish if the shift to letters character was 
garbled or (heaven forbid) forgotten.

Jim, W0EB

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> On Apr 7, 2016, at 7:25 PM, Gary  wrote:
> 
> UOS...Unidentified Operating System?
> :-)
> 
> From one who is clueless
> Gary 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: "Don Wilhelm" 
> Sent: ‎8/‎04/‎2016 10:23 AM
> To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 UOS?
> 
> OK, what is UOS?  Unidentified OffSet?  Or some other recent acronym?
> From an "I hate acronyms subscriber" - plain text is always appreciated.
> 
> Don W3FPR
> 
>> On 4/7/2016 8:06 PM, Jim Miller wrote:
>> Does the RTTY decoder in the K3 implement UOS?
>> 
>> 73
>> 
>> Jim ab3cv
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[Elecraft] K3S USB and MMTTY running SPLIT

[Jim Sheldon]

Hey,
Thanks Mike, Joe and several others that replied suggesting going to the 
control panel's Sound app and the Advanced Recording tabs.  This didn't 
work either, but it did put me on the right path.  A close friend, who's 
also an MCSE just happened to come over this morning and when I told him 
what was happening, we took another look at the sound set up.


Couldn't find any of the suggested things, so he suggested there might 
be a problem in my version of Win 7 Pro from the original 64 bit install 
when I converted it over from the 32 bit version that had been installed 
on the computer when I got it.


Wound up running the 64 bit install again using the "Repair System" 
item.  Bingo, that cured it and now I have the ability to select which 
channel I want for the MMTTY programs.


I set them up with MMTTY LEFT and MMTTY RIGHT icons on the desktop so 
it's easy to figure which one is which.  Works like a champ.


To those I was a little short with in replies, apologies, but it seems 
lately anytime a question is asked, everyone first tries the "Blame the 
Newbie" approach.  Especially from some new to this list.  They are just 
trying to help but they often don't read previous posts or the whole 
post they are replying to first - LOL.


Just because something works on your computer doesn't mean the same 
thing works on someone else's as I've been finding out.  It never 
occurred to me that the problem was in the initial Win 7 pro install.  
It started up with no problems and has been running since before 
Christmas, getting regular updates and there have been no crashes or 
anything.


Live and learn, I always say.

Anyway, many thanks to all who helped.

73,
Jim - W0EB

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[Elecraft] K3S USB and MMTTY running SPLIT additional

[Jim Sheldon]

I should have been more specific in my post on observations.  First off, 
I have been getting a whole bunch of replies with "tutorials" on how to 
run split, how RTTY works, etc.  These are absolutely not needed.  I've 
been on RTTY since first licensed back in 1963, I know RTTY is LSB, etc. 
 I also have been using MMTTY since Mako first wrote it and know how to 
set it up.  I'm running true FSK keying via the K3S accessory connector 
and a COM port.  This works fine.


The K3S (note S, not K3) internal USB sound card outputs stereo, this I 
also know.  The 64 bit version of Windows 7 Professional which I have 
running on an HP 6300 small form factor computer with an Intel Core i5 
processor (true quad core) at 3.5 GHz and 16 gig of RAM.


MMTTY does NOT recognize the K3S sound card through the USB setup on the 
above computer as being stereo and one can not select which audio stream 
from the K3S is used by the program.  That is a problem with Windows 7 
Professional, not MMTTY.


I can easily use the sound card in the computer, but then I lose much of 
the single cable functionality of the K3S built in USB.


I was merely observing that MMTTY WAS recognizing both streams 
simultaneously and COULD apparently decode both.


Thanks for the newbie tutorials guys, but they are not needed.

Jim - W0EB

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[Elecraft] K3S USB and MMTTY running SPLIT

[Jim Sheldon]

Interesting observation while trying to work FT4JA on 30 meter RTTY last 
night.  Using Windows 7 Pro 64 bit, I had been trying to find a stereo 
mixer program that would allow 2 versions of MMTTY to run, one connected 
to the left channel for the main RX and one to the right channel for the 
sub RX via the K3S USB connection with the K3S in SPLIT.


Last night, I accidentally discovered that both channels were showing up 
on ONE version of MMTTY running.  I could set the main RX on the DX 
station's frequency, lock it so it wouldn't move if bumped and whenever 
FT4JA would transmit, I'd get mostly decent copy of what he was sending. 
 I could also, by judicious manipulation of VFO B, tune across the 
pileup and also decode the stations there. I couldn't isolate one 
channel from the other but they both decoded in MMTTY.  Not sure how 
that's happening, but it's an interim solution to the situation anyway.


Since I was seeing both decoded, I ran another instance of MMTTY, and 
let it decode both as well..  That way there didn't appear to be a 
conflict seeing the FT4 when he transmitted at the same time as one or 
more stations in the pileup.


Didn't manage to work him, but at least I could see both ends of the 
QSO's.  Now I hope they run some more RTTY on a band I can hear them on 
- LOL.


Jim - W0EB

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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Decoding high speed CW

[Jim Sheldon]

Peter,
None of the decoders out there, including the better ones (internal to 
the K3/K3S and the KX3) decode CW even close to accurately unless the 
conditions are ideal and the sending operator is close to perfect in 
his/her sending so the ultimate answer is "suck it up" and learn to 
decode it in your head.


If you rely on the decoders, you will have difficulty in actually 
learning to copy in your head and you will get enough call signs wrong 
in your contest logs that they could even be rejected due to too many 
"busted" calls.


That being said, as for the decoders, I was a Morse Intercept Operator 
during the first 6 years of my 20 year Army Security Agency career.  I 
had the copying of Morse code drummed into my head 8 hours a day, but 
that was copying mostly 5 letter or number coded groups on a typewriter. 
 It took a large amount of money to train us electronic spies, and the 
NSA decided to design a decoder to replace us, figuring that a computer 
could do a better job.  They spent several millions of dollars on this 
electronic black box (back in the 60's) and discovered that the human 
brain was a much better decoder than a machine could ever be.  Every 
little static burst would disrupt the decoding and it would take a few 
characters to catch back up.  Also, if the code wasn't being sent by 
automatic means (in those days that was a punched paper tape) and the 
receiving conditions weren't very close to perfect (almost never happens 
these days and even worse back then) the decoder output gibberish.  
After a couple years of mostly abject failures and after spending 
millions of dollars, they abandoned the project.


Wayne and others have done a marvelous job of computer coding, allowing 
the firmware in Elecraft's radios (and other stand-alone devices) to 
decode CW, but the above conditions apply to them as well as to NSA and 
NSA spent a heck of a lot more money trying to achieve perfect copy than 
Elecraft had in their coffers.  Bottom line, use it for occasional help, 
but work at learning to read it in your head yourself.  It isn't as hard 
as most people make it out to be and all it takes is practice.  That's 
the absolute bottom line, it takes practice.  If you are willing to go 
the extra mile and put in that practice, the rewards will outweigh the 
initial frustrations.


73 and good luck,
Jim Sheldon - W0EB

-- Original Message --
From: "Peter Pauly" <ppa...@gmail.com>
To: "Elecraft Reflector" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: 3/28/2016 7:14:49 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Decoding high speed CW

I became enamoured with N1MM+ after this weekend's contest and wanted 
to
see if I can use it for other stuff like CW. I got the keying working 
with
my K3S so that's no problem. The issue is I can't decode 30 WPM CW in 
my

head. I need help.

I've been using the K3 Util terminal for CW contests and that's worked 
out
well. I wanted to see if I can use both N1MM+ and K3 Util and share the 
COM
port with LP-Bridge, but apparently K3 Util doesn't work with 
LP-Bridge. I

also tried using FLDigi but the results weren't too great. It doesn't
decode most of the time.

Any suggestions (besides suck it up and learn to decode high speed in 
my

head)?
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[Elecraft] OT: FLDIGI

[Jim Sheldon]

I have what I need coming from a very reliable source.  Thanks to 
everyone who replied.


Jim - W0EB

Does anyone have the older FLDIGI install files dating from before they 
took it off the internet that they could send me?
Contact me off the reflector please.  I don't want to get a FLDIGI 
pro/con thread started here, just looking to find the program.

What's currently available through Source Forge is not what I need.

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[Elecraft] OT: FLDIGI

[Jim Sheldon]

Does anyone have the older FLDIGI install files dating from before they 
took it off the internet that they could send me?


Contact me off the reflector please.  I don't want to get a FLDIGI 
pro/con thread started here, just looking to find the program.


What's currently available through Source Forge is not what I need.

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[Elecraft] OT: FS SignaLink USB with K3 & KX3 cables SPF

[Jim Sheldon]

The SL USB has been spoken for, pending funds
W0EB

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[Elecraft] OT: FS SingaLink USB with K3 & KX3 cables

[Jim Sheldon]

I have for sale a Tigertronics SignaLink USB that's about a year and a 
half old.  It comes with the "Plug-N-Play" pre-wired jumper headers for 
both the Elecraft K3 and KX3 radios and also the proper interconnect 
cables for both radios.  The manual can be downloaded from the 
Tigertronics website and the drivers also if necessary.  (The Linux 
version of FLDIGI recognizes it without any hassles).  Cables for other 
radios (would require either purchase of the proper header or wiring one 
yourself to match the radio - see Tigertronics' website for further 
info.


This is a USB external sound card designed to run most if not all of the 
current digital modes almost seamlessly - provides TX/RX audio AND PTT.  
Powered through the USB cable so no external power supply is needed.  
TX/RX audio levels and PTT delay are adjustable via controls on the 
front of the unit.


I'm asking $95 shipped anywhere in the U.S. via priority mail.

Pictures available via email on request.  It's in excellent condition 
and I made a couple PSK-31 contacts with it yesterday hooked to my K3S 
to check it out.


Please contact me off list if interested and the first "I'll take it" 
gets right of first refusal - first in will be determined by date/time 
on the email.


Jim Sheldon - W0EB
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Re: [Elecraft] K3S USB port

[Jim Sheldon]

Hi Fred,
Not the K3 utility, but I did have the P3 utility running simultaneously 
for a time and it seemed to work just fine.  It connected and pulled in 
the FW versions I was looking for.


I did find what was giving the P3 it's information and the reason it had 
a slight update delay.  Turns out that FLDIGI on the Raspberry Pi 2 was 
echoing the serial information via /devttyUSB0 from the Pi and that was 
getting sent back to the P3 over the K3S's RS-232 on the RJ-45 
connection.  After I shut down FLDIGI on the Pi, the updates stopped and 
the P3 no longer changed the displayed frequency as the K3S was tuned.  
As soon as I restarted FLDIGI on the Pi 2, it went back to updating as 
the K3S changed frequency (with a slight delay) and almost instantly if 
the point and click controls in FLDIGI were used to change frequency.


I understand what's happening now and it seems to be only with the Pi 2 
and FLDIGI that it works this way.  Could prove to be useful, but I 
don't plan to rely on it - LOL.


Jim

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Sent: 3/3/2016 1:56:03 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S USB port


Hi Jim,
It's my understanding that the RS232 port is live for serial data out 
from the K3 (RXD) but not for serial data in (TXD).
Have you tried to use the K3 Utility with your set up? That would 
require bidirectional serial data and in theory shouldn't work.

Cheers,
Fred KE7X



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Sent: Thursday, March 3, 2016 10:48 AM
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Subject: [Elecraft] K3S USB port

First off, this is NOT a complaint, merely an observation. and in my
opinion, worthy of note for the programmers to check out.  I didn't
think this was supposed to work but it seems to work quite well, at
least in my case.

I am using serial RS-232 with the following cabling - Desktop COM-1 to
P3, P3 to K3S using the DE-9 to RJ-45 adapter (not the two headed cable
between the P3 and K3S) from my desktop computer.  I am also running 
the

USB port cable to a Raspberry Pi model 2, single board Linux computer
with the K3S configured as the USB Audio Codecs AND serial comms using
/devttyUSB0 for rig control with VOX for PTT, in FLDIGI on the 
Raspberry

Pi.  All serial speeds are set to 38.4K baud.

The P3 still indicates the K3S frequency as I tune (slight delay),
FLDIGI on the Pi 2 indicates the K3S frequency as I tune.  TX/RX audio
from and to FLDIGI on the Pi 2 work properly, and I am able to make
contacts with no problem as well.  I can also tune the K3S using
FLDIGI's frequency control.  I am using N3FJP's AC Log program on the
big desktop computer for logging and it also displays the proper
band/mode from the K3S.  It also follows frequency changes made by the
FLDIGI program on the Pi 2.  I did not attempt to configure DTR or RTS
for push to talk as VOX works so well.

It was my original understanding that you couldn't do this (RS-232 
using

the RJ-45 jack AND the USB port simultaneously).  I DO have the K3S
RS-232 configured to USB in the menu.  The difference may be due to the
fact that I'm using two separate computers here with both
talking/listening to the K3S.

I'm running FW version UC 5.46, DSP 1 and 2  version 2.86, FL version
1.25 on the K3S and MCU 1.57, SVGA 1.31 and the FPGA's 1.04 in the P3.

DISCLAIMER: If anyone else tries this, make sure to SAVE YOUR
CONFIGURATION prior to making any changes so you won't forget what they
were before and if something messes up you can re-load the previous
version.


Jim Sheldon, W0EB




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[Elecraft] K3S, Raspberry Pi 3 and FLDIGI

[Jim Sheldon]

First off, this is NOT a complaint, merely an observation. and in my 
opinion, worthy of note for the programmers to check out. I didn't think 
this was supposed to work but it seems to work quite well, at least in 
my case.


I am using serial RS-232 with the following cabling - Desktop COM-1 to 
P3, P3 to K3S using the DE-9 to RJ-45 adapter (not the two headed cable 
between the P3 and K3S) from my desktop computer. I am also running the 
USB port cable to a Raspberry Pi model 2, single board Linux computer 
with the K3S configured as the USB Audio Codecs AND serial comms using 
/devttyUSB0 for rig control with VOX for PTT, in FLDIGI on the Raspberry 
Pi. All serial speeds are set to 38.4K baud.


The P3 still indicates the K3S frequency as I tune (slight delay), 
FLDIGI on the Pi 2 indicates the K3S frequency as I tune. TX/RX audio 
from and to FLDIGI on the Pi 2 work properly, and I am able to make 
contacts with no problem as well. I can also tune the K3S using FLDIGI's 
frequency control. I am using N3FJP's AC Log program on the big desktop 
computer for logging and it also displays the proper band/mode from the 
K3S. It also follows frequency changes made by the FLDIGI program on the 
Pi 2. I did not attempt to configure DTR or RTS for push to talk as VOX 
works so well.


It was my original understanding that you couldn't do this (RS-232 using 
the RJ-45 jack AND the USB port simultaneously). I DO have the K3S 
RS-232 configured to USB in the menu. The difference may be due to the 
fact that I'm using two separate computers here with both 
talking/listening to the K3S.


I'm running FW version UC 5.46, DSP 1 and 2 version 2.86, FL version 
1.25 on the K3S and MCU 1.57, SVGA 1.31 and the FPGA's 1.04 in the P3.


DISCLAIMER: If anyone else tries this, make sure to SAVE YOUR 
CONFIGURATION prior to making any changes so you won't forget what they 
were before and if something messes up you can re-load the previous 
version.


Further notes on the subject:
I just thought of the possibility that FLDIGI on the Raspberry Pi 2 is 
echoing the K3S data on /devttyUSB0 and that's possibly how the P3 is 
getting the frequency changes.


Yup, I just closed FLDIGI on the Pi 2 and now the P3 no longer gets the 
frequency data from the K3S as I have it configured.  Turns out 
everything was working as it should and the anomaly was caused by the 
running program on the 2nd computer.  Might prove useful in some cases 
but I can see it may not be reliable.



Jim Sheldon, W0EB


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[Elecraft] K3S USB port

[Jim Sheldon]

First off, this is NOT a complaint, merely an observation. and in my 
opinion, worthy of note for the programmers to check out.  I didn't 
think this was supposed to work but it seems to work quite well, at 
least in my case.


I am using serial RS-232 with the following cabling - Desktop COM-1 to 
P3, P3 to K3S using the DE-9 to RJ-45 adapter (not the two headed cable 
between the P3 and K3S) from my desktop computer.  I am also running the 
USB port cable to a Raspberry Pi model 2, single board Linux computer 
with the K3S configured as the USB Audio Codecs AND serial comms using 
/devttyUSB0 for rig control with VOX for PTT, in FLDIGI on the Raspberry 
Pi.  All serial speeds are set to 38.4K baud.


The P3 still indicates the K3S frequency as I tune (slight delay), 
FLDIGI on the Pi 2 indicates the K3S frequency as I tune.  TX/RX audio 
from and to FLDIGI on the Pi 2 work properly, and I am able to make 
contacts with no problem as well.  I can also tune the K3S using 
FLDIGI's frequency control.  I am using N3FJP's AC Log program on the 
big desktop computer for logging and it also displays the proper 
band/mode from the K3S.  It also follows frequency changes made by the 
FLDIGI program on the Pi 2.  I did not attempt to configure DTR or RTS 
for push to talk as VOX works so well.


It was my original understanding that you couldn't do this (RS-232 using 
the RJ-45 jack AND the USB port simultaneously).  I DO have the K3S 
RS-232 configured to USB in the menu.  The difference may be due to the 
fact that I'm using two separate computers here with both 
talking/listening to the K3S.


I'm running FW version UC 5.46, DSP 1 and 2  version 2.86, FL version 
1.25 on the K3S and MCU 1.57, SVGA 1.31 and the FPGA's 1.04 in the P3.


DISCLAIMER: If anyone else tries this, make sure to SAVE YOUR 
CONFIGURATION prior to making any changes so you won't forget what they 
were before and if something messes up you can re-load the previous 
version.



Jim Sheldon, W0EB




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Re: [Elecraft] K3S USB port question

[Jim Sheldon]

Thanks Lyle,
I thought that was the way it should work, but I couldn't find it in the 
books (not sure if I overlooked it or might be something that needs to 
be added).  Anyway that saves me a whole lot of shack re-wiring and I'll 
be able to run two instances of MMTTY for SPLIT copy of the 2nd RX.


Also gets the HUGE HAL ST-8000A off the desk and frees up a bunch of 
room on the monitor shelf.


73,
Jim, W0EB

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Sent: 3/2/2016 12:36:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S USB port question

Yes.  Set the RS232 menu item to the speed you want.  If it is not in 
USB in that menu, then it is using the regular RS232 port.


To use the USB audio for Tx, be sure no cable is plugged into the 
analog LINE IN jack.


73,

Lyle KK7P

Can the K3 be controlled using RS-232 via the RJ-45 while 
simultaneously using the USB connection for it's sound card functions?


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[Elecraft] K3S USB port question

[Jim Sheldon]

Can the K3 be controlled using RS-232 via the RJ-45 while simultaneously 
using the USB connection for it's sound card functions?  I didn't find a 
difinitive answer in the books.  If it can do this, I won't have to 
re-configure all my software and it would save me a bunch of time - LOL.


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 output power spikes

[Jim Sheldon]

Thanks David for posting this.  I noticed this from time to time with my 
old K3 and now also with the new K3S.  I keep the KPA500 output set to 
around 400-450 watts most of the time and notice spikes to 550 or so on 
the first or second dit when sending CW at times.  I just built the kit 
and have done the TX calibrations properly and they all passed via the 
Utility program.


I'm using the factory supplied #12 gauge power cable and the power 
supply is a pretty well regulated MFJ 4245MV switcher (RFI quiet here).  
This supply is adjustable and evidently the meter isn't totally accurate 
or there is a larger voltage drop in the cable than I thought there 
should be.  I checked the K3S' meter display after receiving this email 
and it read 13.2 volts.  Keyed to 13.8 volts on the meter, but at 20 
watts out, driving the amplifier, it dropped to 12.6 volts while keyed.


In line with your findings, I set the MFJ supply to read 13.8 volts on 
the K3S display and it now only drops to 13.3 volts under the 20 watt 
load.  The occasional power spikes seem to have disappeared, so it's 
something everyone should take a look at if they do experience the power 
spike problem.


Again, thanks for posting this David.

Jim - W0EB
Park City, KS

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Sent: 3/1/2016 5:40:46 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 output power spikes

My K3 s/n 4487 has exhibited similar behaviour since I built it in 
2010.
Despite calls to Elecraft Support no solution was found despite Gary 
talking
me through various items until a month or so ago when the spike was 
causing
problems with my amp on 24 Mhz.  It was mentioned that the K3 must see 
13
volts whenever it is transmitting and to check this on the front panel 
by
tapping the Display button. Mine showed 13.6 volts on receive and 12.6 
volts
on Tx. Turned out my old power supply regulation was faulty. Anyway 
after a
power supply rebuild and further check it now shows 13.6 volts on 
receive
and 13.3 volts on Tx at 100 watts output. A further TX calibration 
completed

the process and so far no power spikes! So check your power supply is
supplying sufficient voltage on key down.

Dave G0AIX





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[Elecraft] K3, K3S and KX3 - Raspberry Pi 2 as a control/logging computer

[Jim Sheldon]

I recently picked up a Raspberry Pi 2 to use as a small internet 
computer in case the main desktop died.  So far I've been pretty 
impressed with it's ham radio capabilities.


FLDIGI was pretty easy to get running though I haven't progressed to the 
USB hookup on my K3S yet (a few other programs to get running first).  
In the Logging Programs thread, CQRLOG was mentioned as a good Linux 
based logging program and I have successfully gotten it running on the 
Pi 2.  It is a little tricky to install and there is at least one 
depencency (mysql) that isn't in the CQRLOG package so you're on your 
own finding and installing that first.


There are others out there that apparently have some version of the RPi 
running as a K3/KX3 control computer, so this is really nothing new, 
just a reiteration of the fact it can be done and the little single 
board Linux box seems to be up to the task.


I'd look forward to seeing how someone else has done the K3S USB 
interface (off line please to avoid Eric's wrath for too much clutter on 
the reflector) and as I get time I'll continue the attempt myself.  As 
far as I have gotten, everything appears to work well and using WiFi, I 
have a stable internet connection which is absolutely necessary to keep 
frustration to a minimum when looking for and installing programs on the 
Pi 2.


Jim - W0EB


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[Elecraft] OT FS -K3 #5027 with many options SOLD PENDING FUNDS

[Jim Sheldon]

Hit send too quick on the last.

The K3 has been sold pending funds.  Thanks to all who called or 
emailed.


Jim - W0EB





Memo to NSA, DHS, FBI, CIA, DIA, DEA, ATF, KGB, MI5, and any other 
alphabet soup agencies that might be listening/reading/tracking my email 
content,  I share this computer with an old lady, an ex-con, a priest, a 
used car salesman, a military veteran, a pacifist, a vegetarian, a 
hunter, a circus midget, a local politician, a doberman and a demented 
cat...so any data you collect from me will be meaningless, random and 
therefore useless...good luck.



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[Elecraft] OT FS -K3 #5027 with many options

[Jim Sheldon]

My wife bought me a new K3S for my upcoming birthday so my original K3 
is up for sale.


Factory built Elecraft K3/100, serial# 5027 with the following options 
(some installed by me):

KAT3 internal antenna tuner/2nd antenna input.
2.7KHz 5 pole and 400Hz 8 pole filters installed in Main Receiver
KBPF3 (modified by KBPF3A by me) installed in Main Receiver only.
KRX3 Sub Receiver with 2.7KHz 5 pole and 400Hz 8 pole filters installed.
KTCX03 1ppm TCXO.
K3EXREF  Ext. Frequency Reference Input (installed by me).
2 K3SYNA new synthesizers (installed by me).
KXV3B (new transverter interface with RX BNC jacks and on-board 2nd 
preamp for 12-10-6 meters -
installed by me and replacing the original KXV3A that was ordered with 
the radio).

MH2 hand microphone.
Power cable with Anderson Power Poles, #10 wire and ring terminals
3 foot DE9 RS232 cable for programming/computer control.
Latest firmware has been installed and tested.
Fred Cady book, "The Elecraft K3, Design, Configuration and Operation" 
2nd Edition, plus all pertinent
Elecraft manuals that came with the radio. (If I miss one, they can 
easily be downloaded from Elecraft.)


Non smoking, relatively dust free environment -  some minor scratches 
from use and showing for Elecraft at hamfests.


This does NOT have the extra current modification done to the auxiliary 
12 volt output to handle the P3SVGA.



Asking $2000.00 which includes shipping and full insurance to anywhere 
in the lower 48 US states only.
If you have a Non-US address please don't even ask as international 
postage is prohibitive and I'd prefer

not to deal with the customs hassles.

Please contact me off list if interested.  First "I'll take it" gets 
right of first refusal determined by

date/time received.

Payment by Certified Check or USPS Money Order only.  No PayPal unless 
you are willing to pay their charges.


Jim Sheldon - W0EB
Park City, KS 62179

Tel:  316-744-3022 9-5 Central time only please

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[Elecraft] OT: FS K3 #5027. SOLD PENDING FUNDS

[Jim Sheldon]

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