[Elecraft] CancelMe from list
Please remove me from this reflector, I'm only concerned with the KX3 and it components. Can you send me a link for that reflector please KE0RSI/Steve null __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K2/100 refurbishment
Hi. I’ve picked up a K2/100 from an sk sale. It has two issues: 1. The 100w PA doesnt work. I get power from the low power stage but above 15w power output drops to zero as the 100w stage clicks in. Before I go through all the devices systematically, is there a common fault that I can check? 2. The screws are a quite rusty and I would like to replace. Does anyone know a UK source of the American size screws that I can buy? Cheers Steve M0BPQ Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Manual for pre 3000 S/N K2?
I recently bought a pre 3000 serial number K2 (S/N 2539) which is the older Rev A version. I am looking for a pdf of the K2 manual for these older units. The manual does not seem to be on the Elecraft web or ftp sites. Anyone know where I can get one? Steve N9SZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Transverter drift
We have a SSB 2M net on Saturday's and I use a Mirage 30w Amp inline for the extra boost. It has the SSB mode switch. My issue is everyone reports when I transmit my freq keeps climbing in where they have to continuously adjust the RIT to understand me. Ideas Steve/KE0RSI null __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 no transmitting
Jorge . my K3 displayed the same fault sometime ago .Turned out to be D1 on the LPA a very fine hairline crack in the solder joint ...without Keith Trinity W6ER's advice in a previous reply to somebody else , I would never have found it . It was only visible under a bright light ...and a magnifying glass . 73 steve G1MPW. On 08/03/2024 13:58, Jorge Diez - CX6VM wrote: hello My newer K3 is not TX anymore, on any mode, CW, SSB, FT8 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 40 meter Sunday net March 3 1900Z
7.280 MHz Great turnout. Thanks to all checking in. Good propagation. No QRM. WM6P STEVE GA K4D NET CONTROL W9EJB ED IN K4D K8NU CARL OH K4D W9PCS PAUL WI K4D N8SBE DAVE MI K4D KB2OUA TOM PA ICOM WW4JF JOE TN K3S KD4ONB GODFRY AL FT1000MP N5TFS SCOTT AR FT891 K2RIG BILL NJ K4 AF1E JOE NC K4D W4DML DOUG K3 K1NW BRIAN RI K4D KD9GRL STEVE IN FT100D W4SYV RICH FL IC7600 KE4KO RON TN FLEX1500 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX-3/2M transverter
Hi all, I've got the 2M transverter installed and it works great. I have a 35W amp inline so I use it a lot on 2M locally. But the issue I'm having is it randomly shifts 5khz on me. Seem to do it when I put the mic down, so bought a new one. It didn't help still have the problem. I haven't noticed if it does it on the HF side as I haven't spent a lot of time on it. Anyone have this experience??! Steve//KE0RSI null __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 TUNE power reduction without ATU installed .
To Dave and Mike I must hold my hands up and admit to starting a " wild goose chase " . I had misinterpreted the manual and convinced myself that the power reduction when pressing TUNE relied on an ATU being installed ... I had even proved it to myself ... if I did a TUNE at 25W , it didn't reduce power , hereby backing up my false belief . Taking on board the advice from you both , I found that if I did a TUNE at anything above 25W , the power _was_ reduced ...so it seems that this particular K2 has a power reduction threshold of 25W instead of 20W. Many thanks to you both for your replies and helping me correct the record , you were right and I was wrong ! 73 steve G1MPW On 14/01/2024 21:26, Michael Carter via Elecraft wrote: My apologies to Steve and Dave W8FGU! I re-read the KPA100 manual and learned that the K2/100 DOES reduce TX power to 20 watts when the TUNE button is pressed and the POWER control setting is above that level. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K2 TUNE power reduction without ATU installed .
I've just recently bought a used K2 /100 for use at field days with my local club ( to save my own K2 from getting hammered too much ! ) . I'd like to use it with a remote ATU . The output of the K2/100 is reduced to 20 W with an Elecraft ATU installed and the TUNE button pressed is it possible to fool the K2/100 into doing that when no ATU is installed ? The reason for trying to implement this is so that nobody has to remember to reduce the power level when changing bands and then trying to tune the ATU at 100 W at 4 a.m. it is bound to happen sooner or later ! 73 steve G1MPW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Connecting PX3
Ok, I hooked up the KX3 to KXPA100 today, Had to pull the “acc1”connection for the PX3 on the KX3 to connect KXPA100. How do I put the PX3 back in the loop?? null __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 40 meter net, Dec 31
This net is held every Sunday at 1900Z, 7.280 MHz. My thanks to Eric and others that may have been relay stations during my absence. WB9JNZ Eric IL Yaesu FT DX101D K9MTSMike IN Icom 756Pro N0MPM Mike IA K3S KY4USA Joe KY Icom 756 Pro II K6VWE Stan MI K4D NK9A Stan MI Yaesu FT 71 KD9RFW BrianIL Yaesu FT DX101MP AF1E Joe NC K4D W4DML DougTN K3 K8NU Carl OH K4D *Steve* *WM6P* __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX3 2M transverter
Is it possible to transmit on 2M in the SSB or AM modes?? Couldn’t see an option for those except FM. KE0RSI null __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] User's Dilemma
No * Kleinschmidt?* *Steve WM6P* *Fighting Communists since 1968. * __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net
Again thanks to all for checking in. One correction: 7.280 MHz, not KHz. Steve WM6P, net control, GA; K4D __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB Net
Every Sunday at 1900Z, 7.280 KHz Great propagation on both the 20 and 40 meter SSB net. K1NW BRIAN RI K4D AE6JV BILL NH K3 K8NU CARL OH K4D W9EJB ED IN K4D N8SBE DAVE MI K4D AF1A JOE NC K4D W9PCS PAUL WI K4D NC0JW JIM CO K4D KC4FRA DOUG KY TS2000 KD9VTE IN KG4WXU JERRY TN K3 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Noise from KAT500?
There have been several tests in QST of switching power supplies in the past - including analysis of RF noise they create which was actually scary. Some are better than others, but all generate RF noise. I second the vote for non-switching (i.e. linear) supply from Astron (or equivalent) and eliminating all of the “wall wart” style supplies you can. Steve AA8AF > On Dec 3, 2023, at 2:41 PM, G4GNX wrote: > > Then purchase a 12V PSU from a reputable Ham Radio dealer, who is unlikely to > sell you a noisy one. > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX3 2M amp
Hello, I’ve have the 2 meter module in my KX3, and am wondering if I can hook a small VHF amplifier to it, to increase power output?? I’m planning on purchasing the KXPA 100 for the HF side…. Course these are both for in home use, not in the field…QRP in the field… Thank You, 73’s null __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] XV144, XV222, AT100 For Sale
The XV144, XV222 and AT100 have been sold. Steve Kb2tvi Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> From: steve roberts Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2023 9:17:18 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: XV144, XV222, AT100 For Sale Hi All, I have the above for sale with manuals, and a cable that links an XV and AT to a K2. Asking $550.00 shipped CONUS for all. Thanks for reading Steve kb2tvi kb2...@hotmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] XV144, XV222, AT100 For Sale
Hi All, I have the above for sale with manuals, and a cable that links an XV and AT to a K2. Asking $550.00 shipped CONUS for all. Thanks for reading Steve kb2tvi kb2...@hotmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Astron RS-35M Hum
Here's the resolution to my Astron RS-35M Hum issue. First my thanks to all who replied on and off list. With the transformer isolation pads installed the hum was noticeably reduced and did not change with load. But it was still noticeable. So I looked at the bridge rectifiers to see what was required to change them and discovered that one of the six connections had never been soldered! The only hum now on this 5 year old PS is low level and you have to put your ear to the cover to even hear it. It's the same as my never-hummed 14 year old unit if you put your ear to the cover. It appears that inspection/QC missed this one. Consider the thread closed. 73 Steve WB6RSE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft 40M SSB Net
Every Sunday at 1900Z Tough copy as the propagation was poor. WM6P STEVE GA K4D NET CONTROL N8SBE DAVE MI K3 K8NU CARL OH K4D WF1L/M BILL GA IC706 WB9JNZ ERIC IL K4D AF1E JOE NC K4D KF5FWR DENNY MS FT991 N9QDS KEITH IL K4D KG5NBE ROBERT MS KENWOOD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Astron RS-35M Hum
Astron RS-35M Hum (and probably other Astrons). I've found some posts in the archives related to this topic so perhaps a bit OT but hopefully of general interest. My Astron RS35M developed a hum that increased with increased load. Otherwise working OK but became annoyingly loud. My solution was to insert a round rubber pad at each of the four mounting screws between the chassis and the transformer. 3/4" OD x 1/4" ID x 1/8 inch thick. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJPF9QMZ The hum now is very low. Nothing that would otherwise stand out if I weren't listening for it. And it does not change with load or increased load. So the problem seems to be mechanical coupling between the transformer and the chassis with the hum amplified when the cover is on the PS. Likely varies with any given batch of transformers. My much older RS-35M exhibits no hum at all even under load. 73 - Steve WB6RSE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft AT1 Attenuator
Thanks to John, Joe and Mike for the feedback. Mike hit it on the head when he mentioned the slide switches. It was oxidisation and some vigorous switch gymnastics cured it. I now have readings that complement John's matrix. I know right well I should have guessed this, but I knee-jerked as usual. Cheers to all, Steve, G4VRR. e ... __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] AT1 Attenuator
I have purchased a second user AT1 recently, largely due to the ruinous TransAtlantic logistics costs, but also the ongoing absence of any support here in The UK. Although purely from observation of the circuit topology it seems reasonable to assume that it is not a constant impedance array of resistors, I was quite surprised to see the high SWR readings recorded after connecting a good dummy load and an antenna analyser- encroaching as it does well into double figure readings. My received wisdom being that these devices need to look into a 50 Ohms load to preserve accuracy. I have checked all the resistors and they are extraordinarily accurate leading me to believe that it has not been cooked by the/a previous owner, and confirming the quality of Elecraft dedigns. I also noted that the greater the level of attenuation, the lower the SWR is with the lowest attenuation displaying the worst result, and the highest displaying a near perfect match, but I guess that is not surprising because it is attenuating the reflected RF too. What I would like is some reassurance that such elevated SWR readings are to be expected for a nominally 50 Ohms stepped attenuator of this nature set to the lower levels of attenuation. Steve, G4VRR. e ... __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 40 meter net, 7280 kHz, every Sunday, 1900Z
*Should we have QRM on frequency we will move to 7275 kHz. * Thanks to all checking in. WM6P STEVE GA K8NU CARL OH NK9A STANLY MI AF1E JOE NC N8SBE DAVE MI N9QDS IL WB9JNZ ERIC IL KI4UKC TOM TN *Fighting Communists since 1968. * __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] net controls locations
20 meters: Chicago 40 meters: NW GA 80 meters: MI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Pk3 Battery Charging
Hopefully someone has an answer or I’ll have to contact Elecraft in the morning. I’m getting an error when trying to set time for charge. It says “d = 009, err BC3 And it’s locked!! Any help would be appreciated. Only had the radio a few days, still in the learning phase. Thanks, Steve//KE0RSI -- null __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Grounding, Lightning & Attic Antennas
I might add to my own question… - All wiring entering the house and in the development is underground: electricity, phone, internet - I can guarantee our builder did not use lead lined plywood for the roof deck otherwise creating a faraday shield in the attic - There’s no Hardee board (concrete) or aluminum siding, or stucco, or aluminum foil vapor barrier in the construction I am considering a horizontal loop antenna matched by an Icom AH-4 in the attic. What I don’t clearly see is how to provide a station and antenna ground for a basement operating position. Steve AA8AF > On Jul 29, 2023, at 11:41 AM, Steve L wrote: > > Jim & Co., > I’m reading all the recent posts on the Elecraft reflector concerning > lightning protection… > > After a recent move, I am working on the design and construction of attic > antennas for both HF and V/UHF. The topic of grounding and/or providing > lightning protection for this installation has baffled me given no outside > presence of any antenna components. While not so concerned about a direct > strike (perhaps naively?) I am concerned about induced currents and resulting > equipment damage - where clearly disconnection may be the best protection. > > Might anyone have any good references for reading/study on grounding > recommendations, how to’s, best practices, etc. for attic antennas? > > Thanks a bunch, > > 73, > Steve > AA8AF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Grounding, Lightning & Attic Antennas
Jim & Co., I’m reading all the recent posts on the Elecraft reflector concerning lightning protection… After a recent move, I am working on the design and construction of attic antennas for both HF and V/UHF. The topic of grounding and/or providing lightning protection for this installation has baffled me given no outside presence of any antenna components. While not so concerned about a direct strike (perhaps naively?) I am concerned about induced currents and resulting equipment damage - where clearly disconnection may be the best protection. Might anyone have any good references for reading/study on grounding recommendations, how to’s, best practices, etc. for attic antennas? Thanks a bunch, 73, Steve AA8AF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX3 Package For Sale
Good morning. I have a new/old stock KX3 Transceiver, Px3 Panaadapter & KXPA 100W Ext. Amplifier w/150W Antenna Tuner. I bought this (as well as a couple of other radios) from my Elmer, mentor, and friend. as new, never opened. Each Item comes with factory-included cables and adapters: A) 1) KX3-F KX3 160-6M Transceiver, Factory Assembled S/N 1293 2) KXAT3 Internal, Wide-Range 20-W Automatic Antenna Tuner 3) KXBC3 Internal NiMH Charger with Real-Time Clock for KX3 (Purchased separately - Not yet installed) 4) KXFL3 Dual-Passband Filter 5) KXPD3 Precision Keyer Paddle (Purchased separately - Not yet installed) 6) MH3 Hand Microphone for KX3 7) BNG-RA BNC Rt. Angle M-F 8) KX3-PCKT KX3 Accessory Cable Set 9) KXUSB USB Interface Cable 10) E850524 KX3 Pwr. Cable 18 AWG Rt. Angle B) 1) PX3-F Panadapter for the KX# Factory Assembled S/N 0956 2) PWR12V1A-US 12V, 1A 100-240, Power Supply (US Version Only) 3) KXUSB USB Interface Cable 4) PX3CBL PX3 Cable Kit5) E850524 KX3 Pwr. Cable 18 AWG Rt. Angle 5) E8505524 C) 1) KXPA100-AT-F 100W EXT Amplifier with 150 Antenna Tuner - Factory Assembled S/N 0128 2) KXPACBL KX3 to KXPA100 Integrated IO Cable 3) KXUSB USB Interface Cable 4) E870023 KXPA Power Cable with Fuses 5) RCA-RCA Cable RCA-M to RCA-M I assembled this package and used it lightly for a little over a year. I also updated all of the firmware. It is an impressive, quiet radio. I am selling to purchase a new fixed station radio. Items will be shipped in all of their original packaging, boxes, and original bound manuals. Manuals as well, are flat clean and as new. All of the above will be shipped 2nd day UPS or FedEx, insured. The condition for all items is as new. no scuffs or scrapes dents or dings. Pictures will be available upon request. I bought them as a complete set and that is how I am selling them. All sales are final. Payments accepted are, Paypal, Vemmo, Zell, a cleared check, or a money order. QRZ information is accurate. Thanks for looking. Stephen B. Plotner - *W5SBP* Plotner Mechanical Design & Prototyping, LLC 1616 Skidmore Ln. Tyler, TX 75703 903.372.3057 (Always) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Field Day Operation
Yes, as I understood it, the Icom rise time default is a BAD choice, but recent (e.g. IC7300 and others) radios permitted changing this to a better value, although still behind the cleaner output of Elecraft & Kenwood. The other interesting part of the discussion was the use of “pre distortion”. Again I read this as a way for the exciting transmitter to compensate for non-linearity (and resulting dirty emissions) introduced by a modern semiconductor based “linear” amplifier (one place where tubes excel). All new and interesting stuff to me - and apparently the driving force behind the ARRL “Clean Signal Initiative” to both define better standards, then rate transmitters in ARRL testing against these standards. And of course, encourage/coerce manufacturers to clean up their outputs! Steve > On Jul 1, 2023, at 3:33 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > > On 7/1/2023 10:34 AM, Steve L wrote: >> The IC7300 was among the better commercial transceivers in terms of spurious >> emissions, clicks, splatter, etc. It wasn’t at the top of the list (the K3s >> is however), but was in the “better” category. However, Rob recommended a >> change in the CW signal rise time to no less than 6 milliseconds - I forget >> which menu item it was - but he criticized Icom specifically for a default >> setting that induced key clicks. > > ICOM rigs are NOT among the cleaner ones -- that spot falls to Kenwood, which > is second to Elecraft (and, I suspect, Flex 6000 series, which I haven't > measured). > > Yes, adjustable rise time is a REALLY bad idea, which K6XX pointed out in > 2013, and which I measured on the air for K6XX's talk, in a neighbor's ICOM > rig. Slower is better, but Elecraft's is best by far, carefully shaped keying > waveform. > > 73, Jim K9YC > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Field Day Operation
George, The IC7300 was among the better commercial transceivers in terms of spurious emissions, clicks, splatter, etc. It wasn’t at the top of the list (the K3s is however), but was in the “better” category. However, Rob recommended a change in the CW signal rise time to no less than 6 milliseconds - I forget which menu item it was - but he criticized Icom specifically for a default setting that induced key clicks. Take a look at this presentation - while it is titled “Receiver Performance What is the Limit Today” he mixes discussion on transmit composite noise with receiver performance. It was really eye opening for me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNh0wP9PlsM There are others on line as well. Steve AA8AF > On Jul 1, 2023, at 12:06 PM, George Thornton > wrote: > > I think this was an Icom 7300 but I am not sure. > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On > Behalf Of Steve L > Sent: Saturday, July 1, 2023 8:47 AM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Field Day Operation > > I was wondering too about the huge signal in the center of the waterfall…. > Hopefully, the ARRL “Clean Signal Initiative” will help encourage > manufacturers to clean up these messy transceivers! > > I recently discovered several presentations by Rob Sherwood - famous for his > receiver testing. I was fortunate to get to meet him at Hamvention this year > and thanked him for his work. His new(?) message: CLEAN UP THE DIRTY > TRANSMITTERS. And he calls out specific models! BTW, Elecraft was NOT on > the lists, but it is surprising which ‘high end’ transceivers were. It’s > worth reviewing his presentations on the subject - and it kept me from a bad > upgrade! > > Steve > AA8AF > >> On Jul 1, 2023, at 9:44 AM, Wes wrote: >> >> How about publicly shaming the guy whose signal is occupying the band in >> this photo? Or is that receiver overload? >>>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/wJrLrryYkPrh7t1C8 >> >> Wes N7WS >> > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message > delivered to gthorn...@thorntonmostullaw.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Field Day Operation
I was wondering too about the huge signal in the center of the waterfall…. Hopefully, the ARRL “Clean Signal Initiative” will help encourage manufacturers to clean up these messy transceivers! I recently discovered several presentations by Rob Sherwood - famous for his receiver testing. I was fortunate to get to meet him at Hamvention this year and thanked him for his work. His new(?) message: CLEAN UP THE DIRTY TRANSMITTERS. And he calls out specific models! BTW, Elecraft was NOT on the lists, but it is surprising which ‘high end’ transceivers were. It’s worth reviewing his presentations on the subject - and it kept me from a bad upgrade! Steve AA8AF > On Jul 1, 2023, at 9:44 AM, Wes wrote: > > How about publicly shaming the guy whose signal is occupying the band in this > photo? Or is that receiver overload? >>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/wJrLrryYkPrh7t1C8 > > Wes N7WS > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Birthday!!
Hello, Do you mind if i request a favor? Thanks, Steve __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net, 7280, 1900Z
Thanks to all checking in. Few signals on 40 today. Mostly short skip. 20 meters was not much better. WM6P STEVE GA K4D NET CONTROL K8NU CARL OH K4D K4DFH DAVE TN G90 W9EJB ED IN K4D KC8WH MIKE OH K3S KI4OCC JIM NC IC725 W4DML DOUG TN K3 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 40 meter 7.280 Sunday net, 1900Z
Short skip was quite good out to 500 miles or so. STEVE WM6P GA K4D NET CONTROL NC9O SKIP NC K4D K4DML DOUG TN K3 W9EJB ED IN K4D WB9JNZ ERIC IL FTDX101D K8NU CARL OH K4D AF1 JOE NC K4D __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 40 meter Sunday net. 1900Z, 7280 KHz
We meet every Sunday. Solar storm made things difficult both on 40 and 20 net. We also suffered from an AM broadcast station on 7280 that began at 1900Z. WM6P STEVE GA NET CONTROL N8SBE DAVE MI K8NU CARL OH NC9O SKIP NC W9EJB ED IN WY3T TIM FL KJ4CN RON AE6JV BILL NH AB0PZ GARED MO KF4TIM WA7WKY BARRY OH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Where to put the wattmeter
My eyes were recently opened in reviewing several Rob Sherwood NC0B presentations regarding the receiver testing he is famous for…. as the presentations really focused on transmitter cleanliness. In the presentations, Rob argues we have many excellent receivers available to us today - and goes on to argue today’s transmitters are the problem loading the bands with splatter, phase noise, key clicks and other undesirable artifacts, with Elecraft among the cleanest (and several other popular radios among the dirtiest). Look up Rob on YouTube for several excellent presentations. Steve AA8AF > On Apr 20, 2023, at 2:20 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > > On 4/20/2023 11:05 AM, Fred Jensen wrote: >> I've just never found that the time-domain waveform was a very good >> indicator of signal quality. > > RIGHT! > > By far, the most sensitive (and the most meaningful) measure of transmit > distortion is occupied bandwidth, as measured on a spectrum display with > narrow resolution bandwidth and narrow display bandwidth, and that can > display and hold signal peaks. The P3 is quite good for this, and even better > with the SVGA module. For voice modes, the waterfall can be adjusted to > display splatter as horizontal expansion of the signal on voice peaks. > > Elecraft rigs look great on such a display, straight vertical bars; > overdriven power amps and many recent model Yaesu rigs produce splatter about > 2.5 kHz both sides of their signal (those vertical bars), only 20 dB down > from PEP. That is, 2.5 kHz on both the suppressed carrier side, and 5.5 kHz > on the other side of the suppressed carrier. > > 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 & K3S Options Last Time Buy Update (12/02/2022)
Now that I have installed the recently received KSYN3A upgrade in my K3, I am wondering what improvements to expect? I have seen test data on this list showing improved transmit performance and anecdotal reports on improved receive performance. In an initial quick listening session on cw and FT8, I don't hear any dramatic changes in receive performance. The KSYN3A upgrade is a significant investment (over $400 when including shipping and tax) and will likely increase the resale value of the radio somewhat, but as a casual operator should I expect to experience any noticeable performance improvements? Steve N9SZ On Fri, Apr 14, 2023 at 10:34 AM Steve Zabarnick wrote: > After just about two years from my original order, I finally received the > upgraded K3 synthesis board (KSYN3AUPGD). Installation will take place this > weekend and I'm hoping for the best. > > Steve N9SZ > > > On Thu, Feb 2, 2023 at 9:47 AM Steve Zabarnick > wrote: > >> It has been over 8 weeks since Eric announced that most of the long >> delayed K3 options would be available in 6 to 8 weeks, and "should ship >> close to these dates ranges if there are no new >> parts issues or surprise manufacturing delays." >> >> I have been patiently waiting for the upgraded synthesizer for my K3 and >> made a 50% payment two years ago. >> >> Any update on this? It would be nice to have some info on whether these >> upgrades are being delayed once again or about to ship as promised. >> >> Steve N9SZ >> > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 & K3S Options Last Time Buy Update (12/02/2022)
After just about two years from my original order, I finally received the upgraded K3 synthesis board (KSYN3AUPGD). Installation will take place this weekend and I'm hoping for the best. Steve N9SZ On Thu, Feb 2, 2023 at 9:47 AM Steve Zabarnick wrote: > It has been over 8 weeks since Eric announced that most of the long > delayed K3 options would be available in 6 to 8 weeks, and "should ship > close to these dates ranges if there are no new > parts issues or surprise manufacturing delays." > > I have been patiently waiting for the upgraded synthesizer for my K3 and > made a 50% payment two years ago. > > Any update on this? It would be nice to have some info on whether these > upgrades are being delayed once again or about to ship as promised. > > Steve N9SZ > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] For Sale: P3
Please reply ONLY off list. For Sale: P3 Panadapter - Basic, no VGA etc. Includes K3 to P3 cables: RS-232; DC power; IF BNC Original manual. Elecraft shipping box. Make offer. Shipped US only or pick up in West Los Angeles near Santa Monica Airport. Thanks - Steve WB6RSE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] FS K3/P3 Make offer
Reposting. Make offer. Please reply ONLY off list. For Sale: K3/100 and P3 Configuration details listed below. Can be shipped or pick up in West Los Angeles near Santa Monica Airport. Thanks - Steve WB6RSE K3/100 Five 8-pole filters: 2.8, 1.8, 1.0, 500, 250 KAT3 ATU KBPF3 General coverage RX Module KDVR3 Digital Voice Recorder KTCXO3-1 TCXO KXV3B RX Ant, IF Out, Xverter Interface - Upgraded "B" module with high band preamps KIOB original module: Audio I/O and RS232 ports (Note: not the KIOB3) KSYN3A upgrade Push button encoders and knob upgrades Gold pins upgrade DC out upgrade to 1.0A SUB RX Two 8-pole filters 2.8 and 500 KSYN3A upgrade KBPF3 General coverage RX Module Latest firmware. All up to date upgrades for the configured hardware, installed and tested at Elecraft. P3 Panadapter - Basic, no VGA etc. Includes: K3 DC power cable K3 to P3: control cable, power cable, IF BNC cable Original manuals; K3 Fred Cady book Elecraft shipping boxes __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] FS K3/P3
For Sale: K3/100 and P3 Configuration details listed below. $3500 shipped CONUS. $3400 pick up in West Los Angeles near Santa Monica Airport Please ** Reply ONLY off list ** Thanks - Steve WB6RSE K3/100 Five 8-pole filters: 2.8, 1.8, 1.0, 500, 250 KAT3 ATU KBPF3 General coverage RX Module KDVR3 Digital Voice Recorder KTCXO3-1 TCXO KXV3B RX Ant, IF Out, Xverter Interface - Upgraded "B" module with high band preamps KIOB original module: Audio I/O and RS232 ports (Note: not the KIOB3) KSYN3A upgrade Push button encoders and knob upgrades Gold pins upgrade DC out upgrade to 1.0A SUB RX Two 8-pole filters 2.8 and 500 KSYN3A upgrade KBPF3 General coverage RX Module Latest firmware. All up to date upgrades for the configured hardware, installed and tested at Elecraft. P3 Panadapter - Basic, no VGA etc. Includes: K3 DC power cable K3 to P3: control cable, power cable, IF BNC cable Original manuals; K3 Fred Cady book Elecraft shipping boxes __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Regarding KX3 with KPA1500.
Recently I ran across several video presentations by Rob Sherwood NC0B, regarding today’s (and yesterday’s) transceivers. To my surprise, he sifts his focus from receiver performance testing (for which he is famous for) to transmitter cleanliness. He gives a number of real examples of the mess output by some of today’s top transceivers and amplifiers as well as the RF mess created by amplifying marginal QRP radios by certain amplifiers. I had not considered this before when thinking about the purchase of a new-to-me synthesized radio - and there are some significant and surprising differences! Definitely worth a watch on the subject: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNh0wP9PlsM "Receiver Performance + What is the limit today?" by Rob Sherwood, NC0B youtube.com Let’s demand cleaner transmitters! Steve AA8AF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Regarding KX3 with KPA1500.
I have found that my KX3 with 15 Watts output will drive the 1500 to well over 900 Watts. *Steve* *WM6P* __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Upcoming Virtual Hamfest
Will Elecraft be participating in the March 25-26 internet hamfest as they have in the past? Will they have the live zoom type meeting rooms? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and KPA1500 compatibility
> Regarding the question about KX3-->KXPA100-->KPA1500: Be careful. All > amplifiers generate some distortion that wasn't present at the input. Each > succeeding amplifier amplifies that distortion. There are a couple of interesting articles here that discuss the design, construction and use of filters between transmitter and amplifier designed to prevent the amplification of the “junk” - unwanted harmonics and phase noise from the transmitter: https://kitsandparts.com/W3NQN_filter.php I've seen several QST reviews recently with lab notes to the effect “not recommended for use with an amplifier” because of the uncleanliness of the transmitted signal. This is an issue of increasing concern given some of the dirty signals we’ve all heard on the air. Steve AA8AF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 7.280 net, 2-15 1900Z
Thanks to all checking in and relaying. What a great zoom we had at 2000Z Short skip was pretty good on 40M. WM6P STEVE GA NETCONTROL WB8TQZ MIKE K8NU CARL OH W9EJB ED IN AE6JV BILL NH K1NW BRIAN RI WB9JNZ ERIC IL N8SBE DAVE MI W9/V31KC DENNIS IL W4DML DOUG TN AC4HG BEN TN KO4HEF MARK TN W4HKL STEVE TN W4BXI JOHN NC/AL KB9AVO PAUL IN KE3KQ BEN PA KE4OTT MIKE AL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 7.280 Sunday net 1900Z
Poor propagation today. Thanks all for joining us. WM6P STEVE GA K4D NETCONTROL N8SBE DAVE MI K3S K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D KB9AVO PAUL IN K4D W4DML DOUG TN K3 W9EJB ED IN K4D KE8IME DAVE OH FT991 WW4JF JOHN TN K3S WY3T TIM FL K3S W4KBX RICHARD FL K3S WK4B TERRY AL IC7300 WB4OFS PHIL KY FT901DM WB9JNZ ERIC IL FTDX101D KI5YWQ LARRY MS KE3KQ BEN PA K4D __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 & K3S Options Last Time Buy Update (12/02/2022)
It has been over 8 weeks since Eric announced that most of the long delayed K3 options would be available in 6 to 8 weeks, and "should ship close to these dates ranges if there are no new parts issues or surprise manufacturing delays." I have been patiently waiting for the upgraded synthesizer for my K3 and made a 50% payment two years ago. Any update on this? It would be nice to have some info on whether these upgrades are being delayed once again or about to ship as promised. Steve N9SZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net, 7.280 1900Z
Great net. Some strong signals, some not. WM6P STEVE GA K4D/KPA1500 NETCONTROL K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D (For now.) W4DML DOUG TN K3 KB9AVO PAUL IN K4D Welcome back. W9EJB ED IN K4D WY3T TIM FL K3D NK9A STAN MI FT710 N8SBE DAVE MI K3S K1NW BRIAN RI K4D AE6JV BILL NH K3 KE3KQ BEN PA K4D WN8A JIM MI K3 W9PCS PAUL WI K4D K2VJK NY VERN K3S WB9JNZ ERIC IL FTDX101D W5COG SCOTT OK K3 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] WANTED - P3 Panadaptor
G’day I am interested in purchasing an Elecraft P3, in very good condition. It would be nice if it came with a modulation monitor, SVGA and associated cables but is not vital. Apparently only a few P3 were sold in Australia. After searching here for a year or so, I am taking my search global. For those in the US, note I have a US address to which the P3 can be sent! Payment can be done via PayPal or direct transfer. You can check me out at qrz.com. Thank you! Vy 73 Steve, VK6VZ (also G3ZZD) Sent from Mail for Windows 10 -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net, 1900Z Jan 1
Poor to fair propagation. Thanks to my relay stations. Don't forget our 80 meter net at 9PM Eastern on 3784. Note the new frequency. WM6P STEVE GA K4D NETCONTROL W4KBX RICHARD FL K3S W9EJB ED IN K4D KB9AV0 PAUL IN K4D K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D K5PD PETE TX K4 AB0R DAVE MN K4 N8SBE DAVE MN K4 AE6JV BILL NH K3 KQ4CEZ LUIS GA K1NW BRIAN RI K4D N2TNQ LEN NJ K3 W9PCS PAUL WI K4D __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 40 meter net Dec 11 7.280 1900Z
SORRY IF THE DETAILS ARE NOT CORRECT PRETTY GOOD SHORT SKIP, THANKS TO ALL PARTICIPATING WM6P STEVE GA K4D NETCONTROL W9EJB ED IN K4D K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D N8SBE DAVE MI K3S KK5LD DAN TX K3 AE6JV BILL NH K3 NK9A STAN MI IC706MIIG VA2FH GILBERT QC K4D W4UIT DON AL FT891 WY3T TIM FL K3S __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Running high power
Certainly as you increase power you are more likely to cause undesirable effects in the home. Now I am going to make a generalization that I have found true. The antenna type makes a significant difference in interference. Unbalanced antennas introduce more RF into the home as opposed to balanced antennas. An end-fed or off-center fed causes far more problems than a dipole or inverted Vee. I have proven this to myself over and over. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net, 11-20-22 1900Z
Great response from participants. Lots of check-ins even with mediocre band conditions. Short skip was excellent on 40 meters. 20 meter net had excellent long skip to the West coast. My KPA1500 continues to make a big difference. WM6P STEVE GA K4D NETCONTROL N8SBE DAVE MI K3S W9EJB ED IN K4D K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D WB9JNZ ERIC OH K3 K1NW BRIAN RI K4D KK5LD DAN TX K3 K5PD PETE TX K3 K4HYJ HANK GA K3S KD8ZCM MIKE MI ALINCO AE6JV BILL NH K3 W5COG SCOTT OK K3 WN8A JIM MI K3 KE8TYW RANDY WV HW101 KJ4QVR/M MIKE FL IC7300 KI5LDL TERRY TX TS850 N2EDY NY FT101D VA2FH GILBERT QU K4D AE4FZ CHUCK NC FT991 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net, Nov 13 Sunday
7.280Z 1900Z THANKS TO MY RELAY STATIONS WM6P STEVE GA K4D NETCONTROL W9EJB ED IN K4D AE6JV BILL NH K3 K1NW BRIAN RI K4D K1ND JAN MI K4 K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D KQ4CWR JOHN GA FT710 N8SBE DAVE MI K3S K5PD PETE TX K3 K4HJB HOWARD SC KX2 W5COG SCOTT OK K3 KB1NU JOHN MA K4D KK4TPI CASEY VA FTDX1200 NK9A STAN MI IC706 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] WTB KPA 100, DSP
I have a k2 in dire need of the KPA 100 and DSP real time clock. If you have either for sale, please e-mail me @ kb2...@hotmail.com Thanks for reading. 73, take care and GOD Bless Steve kb2tvi Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] SSB 7180 net, Sunday 1900Z
Thanks to all participating. WM6P STEVE GA NETCONTROL K8NU CARL OH W9EJB ED IN K4D N8SBE DAVE MI KF4GGN BRIAN SC WW4CM CHARLIE AL WB9JNZ ERIC IL NK9A STAN MI W4DML DOUG TN AE6JV BILL NH W5CPG SCOTT OK K5LVS LARY OK WB4ZAR JOHN NC KO4FH DON TN W8ZJT JACH OH KE4WY JIM KY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?
Copy that - I agree, so do I... Steve W4SB // On Wed, Nov 2, 2022 at 6:17 PM Steve Hall <99sun...@gmail.com> wrote: > The Elecraft hand mike is most excellent. I get great reports. > WM6P > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to dr3...@gmail.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Subject: Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?
The Elecraft hand mike is most excellent. I get great reports. WM6P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Oct 14 40 meter net, 1900Z Sundays
The band was fairly quiet with little noise. Propagation was fair. WM6P STEVE GA WB9JNZ ERIC IL K1NW BRIAN RI K8NU CARL OH W9EJB ED IN KK5LD DAN TX K5PD PETE TX N8SBE DAVE MI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 40 meter net, Oct 2
7.280, 1900Z every Sunday Short skip was good. WM6P STEVE GA K4D NET CONTROL N8SBE DAVE MI K3S KF4AHW TN TOM FT991A K04MFO BILL NC FT900 K8NU CARL OH FTDX 101D W4DML DOUG TN K3 N3PMN JEFF NC TS440SAT KB4GFJ MORGAN SC K3 KC9LS RANDY VA K3 KA4YES TOM GA IC7300 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft AX-1 Whip Antenna
Caution when using this location: Make sure your counterpoise is insulated and there’s no way to contact bare metal at this point with your hand when using the KX2 hand-held ‘walkie-talkie’ style. I received a nice RF burn on my hand at this point once! Steve AA8AF > On Sep 24, 2022, at 3:37 PM, Dan Presley wrote: > > The other nice feature of the KX2 is the mini banana jack on the side of the > radio for attaching the counterpoise . It’s perfect for pedestrian mobile and > should you encounter some sort of snag it’ll pop out before the wire > breaks.Wayne can better comment than me,but I believe the resonance of the > AX1 (or AX2 I presume) it’s not right within the 20M band, but close. The > auto tuner easily takes care of matching and as Wayne mentioned earlier > compensates for all of the other variables. Just a note that the AX2 is a > single band coil and can be modified for different bands. Plus it’s even a > lot lower profile than the AX1. > If you want to see some fun videos of using the AX1 directly attached to the > KX2 search on YouTube for HB9BZG-SOTA from the Swiss Alps! > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 20 meter Sunday net, 14.303.5 1800Z
Where the heck were all the K4 users? I guess K3 rules today. We had some great discussions. WM6P STEVE GA K4D NETCONTROL NS7P BILL OR K3 N6PGQ BOB CA K3 K2TCM TOM FL IC7610 K5PD PETE TX K3 K7BRR BILL AZ K3 W5COG SCOTT OK K3 WB0VPA DAN MN FT1000 VA3MGW GRANT ON FT950 N2QGV ART FL KX3 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Audio unbalanced in K4D speakers & headphones?
I found the SUB AF=BAL. It was set to 50/50. Thanks all. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Audio unbalanced in K4D speakers & headphones?
Where does one find SUB AF=BAL ? I do not see that in the MENU. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 40 meter 7.280 net, Aug 28
Each Sunday at 1900Z WM6P STEVE GA NET CONTROL N8SBE DAVE MI W9EJB ED IN K8NU CARL OH W3SA JOHN NC N6JW/P JOHN MI KQ4BAP GUS AL K4HYJ HANK GA KI5UPP SCOTT LA N8DPF DON WV KI4JTV WB9JNZ ERIC IL AK4JM JOHN NC W4DML DOUG TN KB4JVO CHRIS TN KL1SE SHELL KY KO4HDC BILL FL KQ4G JEFF SC K3USL LOU MD KY4BF PAUL TN KJ4OTL KEVIN FL WA4BDU RICH GA K5DAD STEVE MS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Wanted To Buy
Hello, I am looking for a k2dsp and internal KPA100 for my Elecraft K2/10. Thank you for reading. Steve kb2...@hotmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 40 meter 7.280 Sunday net, 1900Z
Pretty bad static crashes at this end today. Just returned from Huntsville Hamfest and had a great time. Spent some time talking to Eric Swartz in the Elecraft booth. Good to see him again. Sorry to hear that Elecraft is pulling out of the Virtual Hamfest coming up online. Huntsville Ham Club goes all out for their hospitality suite. Enjoyed meeting so many nice hams. WM6P STEVE GA K4D NETCONTROL W9EJB ED IN K4D W5COG SCOTT OK K3 N8SBE DAVE MI K3S WB9JNZ ERIC IL FTDX101D NC0JW JIM CO KX3 KK5LD DAN TX K3 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 40 meter net July 31, 7.280 1900Z
QUITE BAND, VERY LITTLE BAND NOISE WM6P STEVE GA K4D NETCONTROL N8SBE DAVE MI K3S K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D KK5LD DAN TX KX3 W9EJB ED IN K4D K5PD PETE TX K3 W4WFB ROY NC K4 W5COG SCOTT OK K3 N4KH JIM AL K3 W4DML DOUG TN K3 AA88DF ROGER MI IC7300 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] SOLD K3/0 mini and RemoteRig with cables
These items have been sold. Steve KB3SII ... .. .. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] [FS] K3/0 mini Brand New plus extras
Brand new K3/0-mini in original Elecraft sealed bag with power supply. $495 Also never used RemoteRig 1258 MK2 pair (remote and local end) with all required Elecraft made cables for both boxes. $350 Free shipping to CONUS. PayPal or USPS Steve Silverman KB3SII ... .. .. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] searching for K3 Manual with hyperlinked pages in the Table of Contents
Frankly I'm surprised, but the K3 manual available online doesn't have hyperlinks for the page numbers in the TOC. Is there a version available somewhere with hyperlinked page numbers? Usually this is caused by not saving the PDF with the correct options. If there isn't one, then I encourage Elecraft support to consider creating one. Thanks, Steve K6WW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net 7.280, July 17, 1900Z
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[Elecraft] 40 meter net July 10
*7.280 *MHz 1900Z Sundays WM6P STEVE GA NETCONTROL W9EJB ED IN K4D K1NW BRIAN RI K4D K8NU CARL OH FTDX101 KK4HJP DON GA 7100 WB9JNZ ERIC IL K3 N8SBE DAVE MI K3S W5COG SCOTT OK K3 AE6JV BILL NH K3 AK4PJ PJ TN TS890S K5PD PETE TX K3 KO4EVE EDDIE TN SWAN350 KB3HNB BOB SC FTDX101MP W0CGC CHRIS TN FT690 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] [FS] KPA-500 in Elecraft sealed box
The amp sold in minutes. Thanks for all of the inquiries. 73 Steve KB3SII ... .. .. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] [FS] KPA-500 in Elecraft sealed box
Factory built KPA-500 in an unopened Elecraft box. Includes shipping in CONUS via UPS ground. I have the Elecraft receipt to prove ownership. $1,900 Steve KB3SII ... .. .. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Field Day and FT-8
On 6/26/22 13:21, Jim Brown wrote: Ham radio is a TECHNICAL hobby. We are required to pass an exam demonstrating that we understand the underlying principles, our privileges are based on our having that understanding, and it is our LAWFUL responsibility to transmit clean signals. And yet, who has any power to prevent the importation of tons of substandard radio equipment that cannot produce clean signals, or receive them under adverse conditions? A major problem is that many hams have never bothered to learn the many fundamentals of radio, audio, and electronics, stopping after memorizing only enough Q to pass the exam for their license. And yet, we need numbers of those people too for public service, emergency communication, and general goodwill in the community. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 40 meter net June 19
1900Z, 7280 MHz WM6P STEVE GA K4D NETCONTROL W9EJB ED IN K4D K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D N8SBE DAVE MI K3S AE6JV BILL NH K3 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net, May 29
7.280 MHz every Sunday at 1900Z Very limited propagation today. WM6P STEVE GA K4D NETCONTROL K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D W9EJB ED IN K4D WB9JNZ ERIC IL K3 N8SBE DAVE MI K3S KD4PBJ CHRIS TN KX3 15 Watts AE6JV BILL NH K3 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] May 15, Sunday 40 meter SSB net, 7.280, 1900Z
Thanks to all checking in and relay stations. Signal levels were extremely low. WM6P STEVE GA K4D Net Control W9EJB ED IN K4D N8SBE DAVE MI K3S WB9JNZ ERIC IL K3 K1NW BRIAN RI K3 AB0R DAVE MN TS890 NC0JW/M JIM IL KX3 KK5LD DAN TX K3 AG4SX NEAL TN IC718 NC9O SKIP NC KX3 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 7.280 Sunday 1900Z SSB net
Thanks to all checking in and relay stations. Short skip was working great. WM6P STEVE GA K4D NET CONTROL W9EGB ED IN K4D K8NU CARL OH KX3 AB0R DAVE MN TS-890 NC9O SKIP NC KX3 KD4PBJ CHRIS TN KX3 KJ4KKD STEVE FL IC746PRO W4DML DOUG TN K3 KG0KP JIM MO K3 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K4 eHam reviews
There are now well over 700 K4s in deserving hands. I was surprised to see so few reviews of it on eHam. > https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-product?id=14974=1=10 > <https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-product?id=14974=1=10> My review? I've had my K4D for just a very short time but I do plan to post a review once I can force myself to stop operating it. When I first got my K3 I would sometimes think "I wish it did XYZ." Only to discover that it did. And more than once. With the K4 I'm finding things I hadn't even thought of. A superb job. I'm looking forward to the new features in future software releases. So if you can make the time to post a review on eHam, I'm sure Team Elecraft will appreciate it. 73 - Steve WB6RSE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 40 meter 7280 KHz SSB net, May 10
The band was in good shape today. Good signal strength with low noise. Thanks to my relay stations. WM6P STEVE GA K4D WB9EJB ED IN K4D W4DML DOUG TN K3 WY3T TIM FL K3S K8NU CARL OH KX3 KD4PBJ CHRIS TN KX3 KB9AVO PAUL IN K4 N8SBE DAVE MI K3S KA4CTW BOB KY KX3 AE6JV BILL NH K3 KG4WXU JERRY TN KX3 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 40 meter net, 7.280, 1900Z each Sunday
Both 20 meter and 40 meter nets were having difficulty with propagation. Definitely short skip on 40. Thanks to those checking in and relay stations. WM6P STEVE GA K4D NET CONTROL W4VFW ROB TN FT991A W9EJB ED IN K4 WY3T TIM FL K3S K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D KG4KP JIM MO K3 W4DML DOUG TN K3 WB9JNZ ERIC IL K3 KB9AVO PAUL IN K4 WB4WCJ PAUL GA HW101 N8SBE DAVE MI K3S KA0RTM MIKE MN TS590SG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Service: we hear you
*OK, Steve When is the last time you tried to send in a unit for service. I am #5 and have been since January. Saying you support the K3 and actually doing it are two different thin*gs. Rob I am sorry you are without your unit. Regarding your question. For over 15 years I have been using Elecraft gear exclusively including K3/K3s/K4/KX3/KAT500/KPA500/KPA1500. I have never had to return any of the gear for service. As far as "support the K3 and actually doing it" I don't understand your statement. All the best and 73, Steve WM6P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Service: we hear you
-the K2, still in production after 20 years - the KX3, still in production after 10 years - the K3 (going on 14 years; Wayne, I think this service record is outstanding. I think it is unfair to ask for more. These are unusual times and Elecraft is doing just fine. CESSB is fantastic. What a boost. Keep it up. Steve WM6P K4D #436 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Service
Tim N9PUZ has an excellent point. Manufacturers of any long-lived electronic equipment have a neverending battle with component obsolescence. Say an FPGA goes end-of-life and there is no pin-compatible part. This is a problem that I have had professional experience with -- and which AFAIK has no good solution without taking hundreds of thousands of dollars in engineering costs. In another instance, a jellybean processor was declared end-of-life and the entire product line (dozens of products) had to be redesigned to keep it manufacturable. I doubt that Elecraft (or Flex, for that matter) has the funds for a lot of that sort of workaround. It's possible to take some engineering measures against component obsolescence, e.g. to design with multiple-source components. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 40 meter Sunday net, 7280 kHz, 1900Z
Band was in poor shape. Thanks to relay stations and check-ins. WM6P STEVE GA K4D Net Control W9EJB ED IN K4D AE6JV BILL NH K3 K8NU CARL KX3 WB9JNZ ERIC IL K3 KG0KP JIM MO K3 K1NW BRIAN RI K3 W4FHC FRED NC TS890 N8SBE DAVE MI K3S K5PD PETE TX K3 W5COG SCOTT OK K3 AB0R DAVE MN K3 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KPA1500 gain jumping on 160
Has anyone else seen the kind of gain jumping on 160 shown here? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjfksHwLz9w The exciter is a K3, and I generated the drive signal by putting it into TUNE mode. The KPA1500 is feeding directly into a dummy load, so the antenna, etc. is not the cause. I believe I heard about a "160 gain reduction mod" to correct this problem, but I can't recall where I saw it. 73, -Steve WX2S __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] March 13: 40 meter net, 7280, 1900Z Sundays
Thanks to all checking in and relay stations. WM6P STEVE GA K4D NET CONTROL W3SA JOHN NC K4D AC8UC RAY OH K4 W9EJB ED IN K4D K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D W4DML DOUG TN K3 WB9JNZ ERIC IL FTDX101D AE6JV BILL NH K3S WB8HRO TIM MI FT450D K4CIH JOHN GA FTDX10 N8SBE DAVE MI K3S KE4WY JIM KY APACHE 7000 NC0JW JIM CO KX3 W5COG SCOTT OK K3 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Mar 6th, 40 meter SSB net 7280, 1900Z
Thanks to all my relay stations and check-ins. WM6P STEVE GA K4D #436 Net control W3SA JOHN NC K4D #616 K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D WB9JNZ ERIC IL K3 AC8UC RAY OH K4 #519 WY3T TIM FL K3S AE6JV BILL NH K3 K1NW BRIAN RI K3 N2GAH BILL NC IC736 N9PTU BUD IL FT990 N8SBE DAVE MI K3S W5COG SCOTT OK K3 KD4PBJ CHRIS TN KX3 15WATTS KD8DCR NICK OH FT991A AB0R DAVE MN TS890 *Fighting Communists since 1968. * __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Feb 27 7280 40meter net, Sundays 1900Z
Thanks to my relay stations and those checking in. WM6P STEVE GA K4D NETCONTROL WY3T TIM FL K3S K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D W9EJB ED IN K4D AC8UC RAY OH K4 WB9JNZ ERIC IL K3 N8SBE DAVE MI K3S KK5LD DAN TX K3 K1NW BRIAN RI K3 AE6JV BILL NH K3 KB3FBR JOE PA K2 W3SA JOHN NC TS-890 N2TNQ LEN NJ K3 WB9JNZ ERIC IL K3 WB8HRO TIM MI FT450D __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 strange overshoot
Tony, For full output, my KPA1500 requires 27 to 30 Watts depending on the band. I have not observed any overshoot on either my K3s or K4D. Steve, WM6P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Spectrogram for MAC?
CocoaModem is an excellent program. But it's 32 bit so it won't work after Mac OS 10.14.6 (Mojave). All Mac OS after that require 64 bit applications. The developer hasn't supported it for years but the code is free and available for anyone having the skill to update it to 64 bit. 73 - Steve WB6RSE > On Feb 16, 2022, at 1:07 PM, Bill Coleman wrote: > > >> On Jan 18, 2022, at 1:32 AM, Dan Presley wrote: >> >> What’s the current program folks are using for K2 alignment that works on a >> Mac? After 22 years my serial #1010 needs a touchup! >> Dan Presley N7CQR >> n7...@arrl.net > > I use CocoaModem. > > I have a write-up here on the blog: > https://boringhamradiopart.blogspot.com/2010/02/configuring-elecraft-k2-crystal-filters.html > > > Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASELMail: aa...@arrl.net > Web: http://boringhamradiopart.blogspot.com > Quote: "Not within a thousand years will man ever fly!" > -- Wilbur Wright, 1901 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 40 meter 7.280 SSB net, Sundays 1900Z
Thanks to my relay stations and all check-ins. WM6P STEVE GA K4D 436 K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D WY3T TIM FL K3S W3SA JOHN NC TS890 KK5LD DAN TX K3 AC8UC RAY OH K4 519 K1NW BRIAN RI K3 W9EJB ED IN K4D 498 KE6JV BILL NH K3 N8SBE DAVE MI K3S KA9RCM/AG RUBIN IN FT991A KG0KP JIM MO K3 N2TNQ LEN NJ K3 WB8HRO TIM MI FT450D AB0R DAVE MN TS890 W5COG SCOTT OK K3 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Sunday 40 Meter SSB net 7280, 1900Z
Strong signals all around. Low band noise. Thanks to my relay stations. WM6P STEVE GA K4D NETCONTROL AC8UC RAY OH K4 KB9AVO PAUL IN K4 W3SA JOHN NC TS890 W9EJB ED IN K4D K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D WY3T TIM FL K3S AE6JV BILL NH K3 K5LD DAN TX K3 WN3T RICK VA IC7610 K1NW BRIAN RI K3 N0MPM MIKE IA K3S KB3FWI GREG PA TS830 KF4ALF STAN FL IC718 KG4DBM JASON TN SWAN 140 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net, 2/6/2022 7.280, 1900Z
Thanks to all checking in and my relay stations. WM6P STEVE GA K4D 436 W3SA JOHN NC KX3 K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D AC8UC RAY OH K4 #519 N8SBE DAVE MI K3S WY3T TIM FL K3S W9EJB ED IN K4D 498 NK9A STAN MI FT757 K1NW BRIAN RI K3 AE6JV BILL NH K3 K1ND JAN MI K4 202 WB9JNZ ERIC IL FTDX101D WB3LGC STEVE DE K4D 315 N2TNQ LEN NJ K3 AB0R DAVE MN TS890 WB8HRO TIM MI FT450 NC0JW JIM CO KX3 KB9GEG JOHN MS FT950 KG4WXU JERRY TN K3 WB1CDG DAVE IL FT818 KD4FNI LEN AL K3 KG4E WALT NC IC7300 N4GYT GEORGE KY K3 NC9O SKIP NC KX3 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 wattmeter adjustment
If you dig into the QST reviews, you'll find out that the LP100 did not quite meet its spec of 5% accuracy on all bands at all power levels and modes. But then, neither did the LP500 nor the W2. The old Array Solutions Powermaster II came closer than any of those three. it was within 5% everywhere except at 5 watts CW at 50 MHz. http://www.telepostinc.com/Telepost.pdf http://www.telepostinc.com/LP-500_QST_review.pdf The W2 was reviewed in the July 2010 QST. The Array Solutions Powermaster (not the II) was reviewed in the January 2006 QST. 73, -Steve WX2S __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
