[Elecraft] FS: complete K3/0-Mini + RemoteRig RRC 1258 package

2016-03-08 Thread Jim Spears
I had a plan to set up one of my shack K3 rigs as a remote control station to be used with a K3/0-Mini but have abandoned the plan due to changing interests and need to raise $$$ to pursue them. This complete package costs $1320 at current Elecraft packaging. This package has only been

Re: [Elecraft] OT Cat 7 Ethernet Cable

2016-03-08 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - Let's rest this thread for now as we have seen a number of posting on this OT today. Thread closed. 73, Eric Lost moderator /elecraft.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: DIY Tilt-base for Loop Support or Antenna Mast

2016-03-08 Thread Clay Autery
Dang it... don't know why my setup is adding those asterisks and screwing up the links... Here they are again: http://montac.com/images/antenna/tilt_base_iso.jpg http://montac.com/images/antenna/tilt_base_front.jpg http://montac.com/images/antenna/tilt_base_top_pin_pulled.jpg

[Elecraft] OT: DIY Tilt-base for Loop Support or Antenna Mast

2016-03-08 Thread Clay Autery
Putting up a multi-band, horizontally oriented loop and I have ZERO trees in my yard. I am borrowing trees from my two next door neighbors, but I needed to supply one support for a delta config (yes, I'd prefer a square). Didn't like the commercial telescoping masts available, so I designed my

Re: [Elecraft] K3EXREF question

2016-03-08 Thread Chuck - AE4CW
Elecraft recently posted a modification to the K3REF to correct a problem caused by the K3EXREF. Though specific to frequency changes noticeable on on 2M and 6M, I suspect it may directly relate to this discussion. http://www.elecraft.com/K3/mods/K3EXREF%20freq%20shift%20fix.pdf --- Chuck, AE4CW

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Vs. K3 Noise Level

2016-03-08 Thread Dave Cole
Alan, Thank you for such a clear explanation!  I understood the process, and why, but having someone actually put numbers to it helps in getting that "gut feeling" as to why...  Thank you!! -- 73's, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) For software/hardware reviews see: http://www.nk7z.net For MixW support

[Elecraft] KRC2 and KX3

2016-03-08 Thread Vic DiCiccio
When Eric VA7DZ, Fred KE7X and I were all experimenting with KRC2s for our K3s, I also connected mine to the KX3 with the help of Jack Brindle, KRC2 expert. Here's what I did to the KRC2 to make it work in between the KX3 and the computer: 1. Set KX3 menu item RS232 to 19200b. Set the

Re: [Elecraft] OT Cat 7 Ethernet Cable

2016-03-08 Thread Jim Brown
Thanks, Brendon. Hopefully the miniaturization offered by SMT reduces the size of the antennas that radiate any trash. :) But that may be wishful thinking -- W6GJB encountered massive noise on HF that he tracked down to computer extension speakers with built-in power amps that were powered

Re: [Elecraft] OT Cat 7 Ethernet Cable

2016-03-08 Thread Jim Brown
Without repeating a long response to my long post, we do agree on all key points. Including the fact that the vast majority of manufacturers get shield bonding wrong. Here's a link to Henry Ott's website. Scroll down to find a reference to the latest edition of his book. It is often used as a

[Elecraft] KX3 RG142 with BNC Angle Male and UHF Male

2016-03-08 Thread Luciano Gasparini via Elecraft
I'm on the market for a one or two ft long RG-142 with Crimped BNC Angle Male on one end and crimped UHF Male on the other end. Could you lead me to a good source, please? 73, Luciano PT9KK __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] OT Cat 7 Ethernet Cable

2016-03-08 Thread Clay Autery
On 3/7/2016 11:56 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > Actually, switch-mode power supplies run in the range of 10-50 kHz, > NOT at HF. It is the unfiltered high order harmonics that we hear at HF. Yep... I was wrong, you are right. Not fundamental, but harmonics. I should stop writing in the middle of

[Elecraft] WTB: K3/0 Mini

2016-03-08 Thread wa8cdu
I would like to try a remote setup from my Florida location that is antenna restricted. To that end I am looking for a used K3/0 Mini to experiment with. If anyone has a unit excess to their needs, please let me know. Bill WA8CDU

Re: [Elecraft] Dual Receive on a K3?

2016-03-08 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
On 3/8/2016 3:04 AM, Greg VK3VT wrote: > > You could get an LP Pan panadapter > (http://www.telepostinc.com/LP-PAN.html) and this will allow you receive on a second frequency on your computer using the VFO B knob to tune (distance from VFO A determined by the sound card you use - panadapter

[Elecraft] FW: [CQ-Contest] Special slow-speed mini-CWTs on March 9-10

2016-03-08 Thread Peter Chamalian
While not specific to Elecraft, I'm forwarding this to the reflector because there has been a lot of discussion from time to time about the use of code readers and the like. The best code reader is your brain and you can learn CW as evidenced by the high success rate of the CWA. If you are a

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 low power on 15Mtrs

2016-03-08 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bob, Are you driving the audio level sufficiently? Inadequate audio drive is a common cause of such 'power hunting'. You can do this off the air - turn the power to zero or connect a dummy load. Then turn compression to zero. Talk normally into the microphone and adjust the MIC GAIN to

[Elecraft] K3 Diversity reception

2016-03-08 Thread Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO
Just an unsolicited tribute to the K3's diversity feature. I had been trying to work 8R1/K9XK in Guyana for a few days without success. Although I usually do OK with that part of the world, he's been too deep in the noise. I finally caught the propagation on 17 meters this afternoon and could

Re: [Elecraft] K3EXREF question

2016-03-08 Thread Lyle Johnson
Almost. The TCXO has no control input and is not tuned; it is only measured. The measurement information is passed to the radio's MCU which then uses the data to determine the correct value to command the synthesizer(s), drive the REF CAL display, and so forth. 73, Lyle KK7P The K3EXREF

[Elecraft] KX3 low power on 15Mtrs

2016-03-08 Thread G0UOI
Hi All I am new to this list and hope this has not been raised before. I have a new KX3 with the up to date firmware, this radio is a replacement for the original KX3 that had the same thing happening. When you go to 15Mtrs on USB from a different band the output power is very low on the output

[Elecraft] K3EXREF question

2016-03-08 Thread ANDY NEHAN
Thanks guys for the detailed and thorough replies - I understand it now!! Andy G4HUE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Dual Receive on a K3?

2016-03-08 Thread Greg VK3VT
Ross (W6FG) You could get an LP Pan panadapter (http://www.telepostinc.com/LP-PAN.html) and this will allow you receive on a second frequency on your computer using the VFO B knob to tune (distance from VFO A determined by the sound card you use - panadapter bandwidth can be up to 192KHz). You