Re: [Elecraft] Slighty off topic - 80 meter second harmnic how to stop

2016-02-22 Thread David Cutter
I understand that small ferrites are easily overloaded and become non-linear generating harmonics and injecting a signal back into the wire from whence they came. You might have sleeve chokes on all sorts of wires, keying lines, keyboard cables, video cables, the wall clock, lighting, etc.

Re: [Elecraft] Slighty off topic - 80 meter second harmnic how to stop

2016-02-22 Thread Jim Brown
When I posted on this issue to another list, W3LPL responded that it's fairly common for harmonics with this sort of characteristic to be generated in active electronics like switching power supplies. Sort of identifying which is the culprit and choking every cable connected to it, there's no

[Elecraft] Slighty off topic - 80 meter second harmnic how to stop

2016-02-22 Thread paulb
Hi folks slightly off topic running 2 x K3 80 and 40 meter cw. Separate antenna about 50 meters apart. 100 watts. Power supply 14 volt dc via batterys + dc charge. The 80 meter second harmonic is very strong. No surprise so have done the usual 80 meter band pass filter and quarter wave stub

[Elecraft] [KX1] For sale on ebay

2016-02-22 Thread Ned Asam
FYI: I just listed a KX1 for sale on ebay. Direct link to listing or http://www.ebay.com/itm/Elecraft-KX1-Radio-Transceiver-/131734256641?hash=item1eabf93c01:g:CZUAAOSwUuFWy0xF I am

Re: [Elecraft] K3 transverter using 14 MHz I.F. - upper freq limit ?

2016-02-22 Thread Edward R Cole
David, I don't have an answer for your question though well aware that bandpass filter affect on use of K3 IF for transverters. For Rx, if you have the KBPF3 installed, it will extend beyond 14.350 but unknown if that is true for Tx. I use 28-32 MHz as IF for my VHF/UHF transverters up

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Problem

2016-02-22 Thread Don Wilhelm
George, No immediate positive answers, but that sounds suspiciously like a bad solder connection or an unsoldered connection somewhere. The blank display would be associated with the Front Panel board and the surrounding components (refer to the schematic to identify those components) and

[Elecraft] Fwd: Unsoldering

2016-02-22 Thread Brendon Whateley
Resent from correct email... - Brendon -- Forwarded message -- Thanks to those who gave helpful feedback on hot-air rework. I'll be getting one as soon as my tool budget allows. So many things require skills. But to get the skills, you have to do it! I'm sure putting in the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 transverter using 14 MHz I.F. - upper freq limit ?

2016-02-22 Thread Don Wilhelm
David, Ordering direct from Elecraft, my understanding it that if you order the K3S-F you will endure both customs fees and VAT. If you order the kit version, it should not be subject to customs fees, but VAT will still have to be paid. I believe there are benefits to ordering from Waters &

Re: [Elecraft] K3 transverter using 14 MHz I.F. - upper freq limit ?

2016-02-22 Thread David Anderson
Thanks Don, On further internet searching I think I have answered my own question, but am happy to be corrected. I suspect that the K3 Transverter ports reflect the same frequency limits as programmed into the radio as the main antenna port. The K3 is apparently software transmit ham band

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Contest logging question

2016-02-22 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - we're exceeding the OT posting limit. Let's end the thread at this time to alleviate email overload for the rest of our readers. 73, Eric Elecraft moderator whenever possible.. /elecraft.com/ On 2/22/2016 3:15 PM, Nr4c wrote: So we need to change the "599" that n1mm put in the log to

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Contest logging question

2016-02-22 Thread Nr4c
So we need to change the "599" that n1mm put in the log to "enn"? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 22, 2016, at 4:01 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: > > I hope this message can close the thread. > > I asked the ARRL by emailing conte...@arrl.org. Their answer was: >

Re: [Elecraft] K3 transverter using 14 MHz I.F. - upper freq limit ?

2016-02-22 Thread Don Wilhelm
David, I don't know if the K3 transverter IF output is limited to the ham bands or not. However, if it is, contact Elecraft report and they may be willing to send you a program to run which will open up the transmit limits. Be aware that the ham band bandpass filters may limit the power

[Elecraft] K1 Problem

2016-02-22 Thread George Davis
A fellow club member is building K1 and has reached the Rx alignment stage. However he has an intermittent fault which gives a blank display and an audio tone in the phones. Any ideas where to start looking. George. G3ICO Sent from my iPad

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: [K3] K3 #281 Perceived Output Issue

2016-02-22 Thread Don Wilhelm
Ian, Did you upgrade after MCU version from 5.13 or below to 5.14 or greater? That requires you to do the TX Gain Calibration (see 5.14 Release Notes). K3 Utility makes the task easy - just connect a dummy load that is good for 1.8 to 54 MHz and capable of 50 watts or greater and the process

[Elecraft] K3 transverter using 14 MHz I.F. - upper freq limit ?

2016-02-22 Thread David Anderson
I am thinking about a K3 for transverting to 144-146MHz using my existing transverter which has a 14-16MHz I.F. It works well with the KX3, does the K3 similarly allow transmit and receive on the transverter ports beyond the ham band frequency limits? I don't want to be limited to 144.350

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Contest logging question

2016-02-22 Thread Bill Frantz
I hope this message can close the thread. I asked the ARRL by emailing conte...@arrl.org. Their answer was: Bill Always log what was sent. The log checking software is dynamic enough to handle the cut numbers. 73 Dan Henderson, N1ND Regulatory Information Manager ARRL, the national

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

2016-02-22 Thread Richard W. Solomon
No Antenna Tuner ?? 73, Dick, W1KSZ -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of a...@juno.com Sent: Monday, February 22, 2016 12:06 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KPA1500 The new kid on the block?:

Re: [Elecraft] Unsoldering

2016-02-22 Thread Doug Person via Elecraft
Yes. They are an improvement over the hand-held pump. It's all in the timing of releasing the pump before anything gets burnt. They are quite hot. I used this a lot before acquiring the Hakko 808. 73, Doug -- K0DXV On 2/22/2016 9:51 AM, Doug Renwick wrote: Anyone using this? Comments.

Re: [Elecraft] OT- serial port spy program

2016-02-22 Thread Bob Novas
I've used Realterm with success. http://realterm.sourceforge.net/ You'll probably have to make a bump on the wire cable. Bob, W3DK > -Original Message- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of brian > Sent: Monday, February 22, 2016 2:20 PM > To:

Re: [Elecraft] OT- serial port spy program

2016-02-22 Thread Tom
Hi, Eltima makes a serial port monitoring program. It's not free but there is a free 30 day (I think) trial. Tom va2fsq.com -Original Message- From: brian Sent: Monday, February 22, 2016 2:19 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] OT- serial port spy program Trying to

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: [K3] K3 #281 Perceived Output Issue

2016-02-22 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
What meter are you using to measure your output with? Are you sure your load is correct? From: Ian Kahn To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Sent: Monday, February 22, 2016 11:21 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Fwd: [K3] K3 #281 Perceived Output

[Elecraft] RES: QSLS from VP8STI and VP8SGI

2016-02-22 Thread py5eg
Applause to Eric 73 Oms -Mensagem original- De: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] Em nome de Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft Enviada em: segunda-feira, 22 de fevereiro de 2016 16:23 Para: elecraft reflector Assunto: Re: [Elecraft] QSLS from VP8STI and VP8SGI Probably

Re: [Elecraft] QSLS from VP8STI and VP8SGI

2016-02-22 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Probably because this DXpedition used Elecraft K3s and KPA500s. In general, please do not criticize postings of others on the list. That is outside of our list guidelines. I'll jump in when appropriate. Eric Moderator this week.. /elecraft.com/ On 2/22/2016 10:49 AM, Poul Erik Karlshøj (PKA)

[Elecraft] OT- serial port spy program

2016-02-22 Thread brian
Trying to monitor what is being sent to a COM port from computer. Any recommended free programs? The KENWOOD TS-480 CAT commands are missing the split command. It must exist since the KENWOOD control program is able to set it. 73 de Brian/K3KO

[Elecraft] KPA1500

2016-02-22 Thread a...@juno.com
The new kid on the block?: http://www.dedicatedrf.com/ The price is much lower than I'd anticipated. John AE5X https://tatqrp.wordpress.com __ >Well reading Wayne's response maybe one should look elsewhere for a >kilowatt or more HF linear.

Re: [Elecraft] QSLS from VP8STI and VP8SGI

2016-02-22 Thread PKA
Nice for u, but why did u post it on Elecraft site? OZ4UN > On 22 Feb 2016, at 16:56, Paul VanOveren wrote: > > My contacts with S Sandwich and S. Georgia in ARRL LOTW this morning...did > not think this was going to happen til the Fall, but they are there. # 343 > and 344 for

Re: [Elecraft] Coax Cable Interconnections

2016-02-22 Thread Edward R Cole
Jim and all: Coax quality -- absolutely makes a difference. I inherited some "previously driven" (aka used) coax from work thinking to save money -ha! It dates from before I began working at my last employer as comm tech else would never have been purchased. I found in preparing for

[Elecraft] Unsoldering

2016-02-22 Thread Doug Renwick
Anyone using this? Comments. S-993A 110V 90W electric vacuum desoldering pump solder sucker gun. Doug --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] FS: Hakko 808 desoldering gun kit

2016-02-22 Thread ab7r
the 808 is sold...thanks! 73 Greg - Original Message - From: a...@cablespeed.com To: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Mon, 22 Feb 2016 12:28:15 -0500 (EST) Subject: [Elecraft] FS: Hakko 808 desoldering gun kit Due to shakey hands it is no longer convenient to use

Re: [Elecraft] Hakko 808 desoldering gun kit

2016-02-22 Thread Dale Putnam
Is that the hole through gun? IF it is the SMD version, I'm really interested From: Elecraft on behalf of a...@cablespeed.com Sent: Monday, February 22, 2016 10:28 AM To: Elecraft Reflector

[Elecraft] FS: Hakko 808 desoldering gun kit

2016-02-22 Thread ab7r
Due to shakey hands it is no longer convenient to use thisI've used it maybe 5-6 times since getting this new. $90 plus shipping. Call or text 360-320-3436. 73 Greg AB7R __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Keyboard RF Interference

2016-02-22 Thread Grant Youngman
Thanks ... I'll give one a try Grant NQ5T Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 22, 2016, at 10:24 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > > How about a wireless (not Bluetooth) keyboard, especially since they > apparently only "come alive" when a key is pressed and there's no cables, > etc. >

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Contest logging question

2016-02-22 Thread tom armour
Where do I find the Elecraft Reflector? It seems to have been lost in the dust. > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > From: n...@contesting.com > Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2016 08:50:15 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Contest logging question > > Can this thread please go back to CQ-Contest where

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: [K3] K3 #281 Perceived Output Issue

2016-02-22 Thread Jerry Moore
Do you have the internal ATU? What are you using for a power meter? If using external is it indicating any SWR? If you have the internal ATU, Press and hold ATU Tune until It indicates "BYPASS", THEN test for power... repeat for each band under test Repeat the tests again now with the ATU

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: [K3] K3 #281 Perceived Output Issue

2016-02-22 Thread N7FN
I saw this and have been monitoring for an answer. I have a similar problem also. Hope that someone can provide some insight as to what the problem might be. Frank Noragon N7FN, Portland, Oregon -Original Message- From: Ian Kahn Sent: Monday, February 22, 2016 08:21 To:

[Elecraft] Wanted: K3/10 UK

2016-02-22 Thread David Anderson
Anyone in the UK or the EU looking to sell their K3? - I imagine a few may be buying the K3S. I am considering a basic K3/10 for transverting use ideally with: KXV3B KTCX03 K3EXREF KDVR3. Filters: 5 or 8 pole SSB and 500 or 400 Hz CW Let me know what you have please. 73 from David GM4JJJ

Re: [Elecraft] Keyboard RF Interference

2016-02-22 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
How about a wireless (not Bluetooth) keyboard, especially since they apparently only "come alive" when a key is pressed and there's no cables, etc. I have an Anker A7723 2.4G that, IIRC, cost me about $20 that I use with my P3. Out of curiosity, I turned it on, wrapped wire around it and

Re: [Elecraft] Unsoldering

2016-02-22 Thread Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS
Hi all, I received few emails regarding the Plato-Zero. (??) So there is short note about it. Well, The Plato Zero/TechSpray Unfluxed - (now is labeled as Unfluxed desoldering braid) is dedicated for applications where water-soluble (water-based) flux has been used. It is no-flux coated wick.

[Elecraft] Fwd: [K3] K3 #281 Perceived Output Issue

2016-02-22 Thread Ian Kahn
Reposting, since this didn't seem to get out when I originally sent it last Friday evening. If you get this a second time, please forgive the noise. Thanks and 73, --Ian Ian Kahn, KM4IK Roswell, GA EM74ua km4ik@gmail.com 10-10 #74624 North Georgia Chapter #2038 PODXS 070 #1962 K3 #281, P3

[Elecraft] QSLS from VP8STI and VP8SGI

2016-02-22 Thread Paul VanOveren
My contacts with S Sandwich and S. Georgia in ARRL LOTW this morning...did not think this was going to happen til the Fall, but they are there. # 343 and 344 for me... NF8J -- Paul VanOveren 5911 Snow Av Alto, Mi 49302 (616) 868-7149

Re: [Elecraft] Unsoldering

2016-02-22 Thread Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS
Hi Dan, we are using 2.1, 1.5, 0.8mm in lab. (Made in USA only) For standard soldering joints (thru hole) we are using 2.1mm. For the other tiny joints we are using 1.5mm or for ICs with small pitch even 0.8mm. Be careful and buy geniune Plato/TechSpray, USA product only. Sometime you can find

Re: [Elecraft] Unsoldering

2016-02-22 Thread Dan Boardman
The Pro Wick is available on the Bay place. What size{s} do you prefer Petr? Dan - NB1C -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS Sent: Monday, February 22, 2016 7:07 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft]

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Contest logging question

2016-02-22 Thread Pete Smith N4ZR
Can this thread please go back to CQ-Contest where it (unfortunately) belongs? 73, Pete N4ZR Download the new N1MM Logger+ at . Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at , now spotting RTTY activity worldwide. For spots, please use your favorite

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Contest logging question

2016-02-22 Thread John E Bastin
On Feb 21, 2016, at 15:55, Ed Muns wrote: > > 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. I received

Re: [Elecraft] Unsoldering

2016-02-22 Thread Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS
Hi Mark, not all solder wicks are same... Not every wick is working well! I am using them daily in lab and after testing several of different wicks I realized that there are big differencies in suppliers, manufacturers, materials etc. Try to buy solder wick from Plato/TechSpray USA: