Re: [Elecraft] Unsoldering

Brendon there is no doubt a rework station will make things easier. They do not replace skill. In fact you can muck things up faster without skill. Also they are dangerous. Be sure to keep them children as you would a gun. 73 Fred, AE6QL -Original Message- From: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Contest logging question

Agreed, the use of Cut numbers has become ridiculous, beyond the universally well known 9=N and 0=T. I agree with Jim, cut numbers are for lids :) 73, Deni - F5VJC On 22 February 2016 at 07:02, Jim Brown wrote: > On Sun,2/21/2016 9:00 PM, Chester Alderman wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 & Txmon Connection

It acts that way because it IS that way, if the K3 internal tuner is activated. Vic 4X6GP > On 22 Feb 2016, at 2:29 AM, Joel Black wrote: > > Deane, > > I have discovered the same. It kind of acts like an SWR meter put *after* a > tuner. > > If I use a resonant

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Contest logging question

On Sun,2/21/2016 9:00 PM, Chester Alderman wrote: I did go into my log and converted the 'NN' to 99; Back when I was learning CW and ham radio, I was taught to copy what is sent. I still do that, and that's what goes in my log. If he sends ATT, I log ATT. If he sends 1K, or 1KW, that's

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Contest logging question

They are sending NN deliberately because it's two characters vs. ATT and three characters. So for a complete exchange you hear E which is 599 99. It's possible to hit a rate of 300 with an exchange of E. They're sending NN because they mean 99, not 100, and 99 is in their Cabrillo.

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Contest logging question

During the ARRL CW DX contest, I recorded in my log: 100, 1000, 150, 1k, 1oo, 1tt, 200, 300, 40, 400, 4tt, 5, 50, 500, 5oo, 5tt, 73, 99, aat, att, k, and kw. Note that there are probably errors since I don't speak CW well. I started by translating the cut numbers to real ones but thought,

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Contest logging question

IMHO the power level report is relative only, similar to the year first licensed in SS. The main thing these ops are trying to do is SHORTEN the amount of time it takes to send the exchange. IMHO, NN which indicates 99, which is REALLY close to 100, which is in the LP entry

[Elecraft] Keyboard RF Interference

Can anyone suggest a COMPACT keyboard used with a KX3/PX3 in a “near antenna” portable environment that you have found to be clean of RF hash? I purchased a small USB keyboard (Gearhead, from Fry’s), and its matrix scanner is generating tons of RF garbage — spreading noise spikes at around 8

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Contest logging question

Thanks Mike. I did go into my log and converted the 'NN' to 99; however I bet the person sending NN actually meant it to mean 100 watts! 73, Tom - W4BQF -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Rhodes Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2016

Re: [Elecraft] Coax Cable Interconnections

On Sat,2/20/2016 8:19 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: I use right-angle adapters to minimize the radius of the turns if I'm restricted to RG-8 size coax, but almost all of my inter-equipment connections are RG-58. It's FB all the way above 1 KW as long as it's not subjected to very high SWR's at

Re: [Elecraft] K3 & Txmon Connection

* On 2016 21 Feb 18:32 -0600, Joel Black wrote: > Deane, > > I have discovered the same. It kind of acts like an SWR meter put > *after* a tuner. > > If I use a resonant antenna or transmit into my dummy load, I don’t > get these squirrelly readings. Presuming that both of you have the internal

Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S 10W models with KXPA100

Hi all, Ok, thanks for the info. It looked like from the KXPA documentation that one would simply use the "general" hookup with the K3 or K3S, I just wanted to confirm. Thanks, LS W5QD -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 & Txmon Connection

Deane, I have discovered the same. It kind of acts like an SWR meter put *after* a tuner. If I use a resonant antenna or transmit into my dummy load, I don’t get these squirrelly readings. 73, Joel - W4JBB > On Feb 21, 2016, at 6:23 PM, Deane Walkington >

[Elecraft] K3 & Txmon Connection

I have recently installed the Txmon and have seen some peculiar Power and SWR readings on the P3 Display. Power levels much higher than the K3 is set to and SWR readings much higher (10:1) than the K3 indicates (typically 1.2:1). I connected the Coupler to the K3 ANT 1 socket via a short coax

[Elecraft] (no subject)

Vic, Thought a bit more after my private reply I sent you, yesterday. Of course, I agree with you that using a simple RF sensed PTT is hard on amplifier and TR switch. My reply was to a question how to build an RF sense ckt and not how to design one into an existing amplifier. One usually

Re: [Elecraft] Neogrip now available

It is a custom part designed at Elecraft. 73, Lyle KK7P Is that the same trim ring that TenTec used to sell? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] Linux mint hacked

IT only affects Linux Mint Cinnamon distros that were downloaded on February 20th. All others are fine. Doug -- K0DXV On 2/21/2016 3:14 PM, Tony Estep wrote: A recent distro of Mint has a backdoor in it. If you are a Mint user, check the Mint blog to see if you might be affected. Tony KT0NY

[Elecraft] Linux mint hacked

A recent distro of Mint has a backdoor in it. If you are a Mint user, check the Mint blog to see if you might be affected. Tony KT0NY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Contest logging question

A way to remember which is which is to note that the American Morse (or Railroad Morse) character for zero was an extra long dash equal to 5 code elements. Naturally many early Hams were old railroad men and the single long dash instead of five dashes for zero became common very quickly on the

Re: [Elecraft] Unsoldering

Get the stand that is made for it. If you're going to lay out as much cash as it takes for the 808, spend a little more for the stand. Otherwise, it's tough to find some way to keep it safely on your workbench. 73, Doug -- K0DXV On 2/20/2016 4:52 PM, K9ZTV wrote: Yes, and what I neglected

Re: [Elecraft] Unsoldering

The Hakko 808 is awesome. The price is almost doubled since I bought mine. This is pretty inexpensive by comparison: ESD Safe Compact Desoldering Station I can'y imagine not having the Hakko or something similar. Not just

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Contest logging question

NN is cut for 99, so log 99. 73, Ed W0YK On Feb 21, 2016 1:15 PM, Chester Alderman wrote: > > OK...but what if you receive 'NN'? Do you log that as 99 or do you log it as > 100? > > What this means is there ARE exceptions to the ARRL's rule to "log what you >

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Contest logging question

NN would be short cut for 99 not 100. If you log 100 the Q is no good, as the op sent 99 (NN) not 100 (ATT). -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Chester Alderman Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2016 3:16 PM To: e...@w0yk.com; 'Peter Pauly'

[Elecraft] Fwd: SCAM ALERT

Heads up guys, another equipment scam. Here's the details https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads%2Fscammer-alert.510430%2F https://www.facebook.com/CW.Operators/posts/1044106605630911 Mike - W0AG __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Contest logging question

Sorry Tom but you lost me with that one. Why would you want to log 'NN' as 100? 'NN' is probably the original cut number (5NN) and I don't remember seeing any indications of rounding up (i.e., 99 to 100) any numbers. Doubt you would consider copying 5NN as 5100. Just curious. Mike / W8DN On

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Contest logging question

I've Benin logging K & KW but converting att to 100, nn to 99, enn to 599 and 1tt to 100 etc. hope I'm ok?! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 21, 2016, at 4:15 PM, Chester Alderman > wrote: > > OK...but what if you receive 'NN'? Do you log that as 99 or

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Contest logging question

OK...but what if you receive 'NN'? Do you log that as 99 or do you log it as 100? What this means is there ARE exceptions to the ARRL's rule to "log what you receive"! Tom W4BQF -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ed Muns Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Contest logging question

In ARRL DX, convert cut numbers and enter real numbers. The letter abbreviations like K and KW can be left as is in your log. If you get '1K', you can enter that as is, too. Log checking will accommodate all these. Ed W0YK Peter Pauly

[Elecraft] Original KXV3A Board for sale

I have a KXV3A board that allows you to connect a receive an antenna a transverter and a P3. This board does not support the internal 144mhz board. You will need to order about $16 in parts in order to install it in your K3. This will get you the TMP cable, the back plate and the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 For Sale

The K3/P3 have been sold. Thanks Rich - N5ZC On 2/20/2016 3:17 PM, Richard Thorne wrote: I have the following K3-100F (not S) for sale. Serial # 8233 with the following features: Main Receiver has the following 8 Pole Filters: 6, 2.8,1.8,.400,.250 KRX3-F Sub Receiver with the following 8

Re: [Elecraft] Neogrip now available

Is that the same trim ring that TenTec used to sell? Bill W2BLC K-Line __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Contest logging question

KW works - never had an issue with that. Convert the others just in case, esp ATT :) Liking logging zone 11 instead of AA 73, Ian N8IK -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ian Kahn Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2016 14:17 To: Peter

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Contest logging question

I don't test CW, just SSB, but I've had logs rejected for logging the cut numbers instead of actual numbers for the power levels. I'd convert them. Hope this helps. Good luck in the test! 73 de, Ian, KM4IK On Feb 21, 2016 2:14 PM, "Peter Pauly" wrote: > I have a question

[Elecraft] OT: CW Contest logging question

I have a question about the proper way to log power entries for the ARRL International DX CW contest. People send "cut numerals" like: K = 1000 1TT = 100 5TT = 500 I've even had someone send 1OO with the letter "oh" instead of zeroes. Should I log and submit the carbrillo file with these cut

[Elecraft] [K3] Single Side display of Pileup on P3 in SSB mode

My thanks go out to Tim Seed for making me dig into this further. I modified Tim's Python scripts to work correctly under Windows and perform the same action in SSB mode. Though, if the serial port is changed as noted, it should work under Linux as well. I have included two versions of each,

[Elecraft] WTB: KFL3A-2.8K 2.8 kHz, 8-pole filter

Gents, I'm looking for a KFL3A-2.8K 2.8 kHz, 8-pole filter. Anyone out there who wants to sell? 73 Udo, DK5YA -- ** Webs by DK5YA: * http://www.mmmonvhf.de/ [editor]* http://www.vhfdx.de/ [owner] *

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

Good Morning, Due to the ARRL worldwide CW contest the first net won't be able to find a place to run. It is best to cancel it. However, ARRL's contest will have finished just prior to the second net. There is another solar stream due today so conditions may be more difficult. We shall

Re: [Elecraft] Bad KSYN3A SYNTHESIZER

How about just telling the radio that KRX3 is Not Installed and remove the bad synth board until it is replaced? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 21, 2016, at 8:23 AM, Bruce Osterberg wrote: > > Good Morning: > > I called Elecraft Tech. support on Friday because

[Elecraft] Neogrip now available

At Dayton this past year, I asked Wayne about the availability of the K3S VFO A tuning knob for those of us with the K3. I was impressed with the improved feel of the K3S knob-- it felt heavier and of higher quality. He told me that the knob and encoder are identical but the rubber ring was

[Elecraft] test

I sent an email to the reflector Friday night, and have not seen it come back across or seen any responses, which is unusual for this group. Just making sure some setting somewhere didn't get changed without my knowledge. I apologize for wasted bandwidth. Thank you. --Ian Ian Kahn, KM4IK

[Elecraft] Bad KSYN3A SYNTHESIZER

Good Morning: I called Elecraft Tech. support on Friday because my K3 2nd Receiver was not Working. Howard gave me some great Advice on how to test it Using WWV and sent me a small procedure to verify if I could get it working. Unfortunately it did not work. I forgot to tell Howard that I

Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S 10W models with KXPA100

I don't like circuits like this because they guarantee hot-switching of the amplifier. Unless you have a time-reversal device, the amp won't switch until RF is already flowing. Maybe it wouldn't damage the amplifier in this case, but it would certainly mess up the shaping of CW elements. Much

Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S 10W models with KXPA100

Brendon, Yes, though you would need to construct it. A simple RF sense ckt would be 1pF coupling cap from the coax line (maybe use a coax tee and connect the RF sense box to the tee). At HF the tee will not show significant impedance bump. The cap feeds a diode like the BAS-16 followed by