Re: [Elecraft] KX2 transmit CW while receiving SSB?

2016-07-29 Thread David F. Reed
Thanks; don't know how I missed that, but I did. 72 de Dave, W5SV On 7/29/16 20:41, w7aqk wrote: It's referenced in the Index, on Page 70--"CW, Sending in SSB mode, 44". Not that hard to find!!! Anyway, go to page 44 of the manual. Bring up "CW Weight" on the menu of your KX2. Then tap "1"

Re: [Elecraft] Is there a 1500w amp from Elecraft in our future??

2016-07-29 Thread Phil Wheeler
Not to mention Wayne repeatedly denying the rumors. Phil W7OX On 7/29/16 7:33 PM, Ken Arck wrote: From 2006? Really? At 07:28 PM 7/29/2016, a...@juno.com wrote: Here are those pics: http://www.n6ie.com/Elecraft.html I'm thinking it's the next logical major item for Elecraft to offer. Joh

[Elecraft] Is there a 1500w amp from Elecraft in our future??

2016-07-29 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
Wayne just posted that there are no such plans. 73, Guy K2AV Wayne Burduck wrote: Both statements are false. Demote your source :) Wayne N6KR On Friday, July 29, 2016, a...@juno.com > wrote: > Here are those pics: > http://www.n6ie.com/Elecraft.html > > I'm thinking it's the next logical maj

Re: [Elecraft] Is there a 1500w amp from Elecraft in our future??

2016-07-29 Thread Kevin
It'll happen again at the end of January. Twice a year for the last 10. Time to catch a clue boys. If it was going to happen it would have by now. On 7/29/2016 10:04 PM, Kevin wrote: It is about that time again. On 7/29/2016 7:34 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: This rumor or a close cousin bubbl

Re: [Elecraft] Is there a 1500w amp from Elecraft in our future??

2016-07-29 Thread Kevin
It is about that time again. On 7/29/2016 7:34 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: This rumor or a close cousin bubbles up out of the stinky mud every now and then. Don't believe anything until you hear it from the principal owners. Back to sleep. 73, Guy K2AV On Friday, July 29, 2016, Jerry wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] [ KX2] KXBT2 Charger

2016-07-29 Thread Ray Sills
Hi Bill: One slick trick I’ve done with chargers is to use one of those timer switches… the type often used to turn on and off interior lighting, to make it appear that someone is home, when they are not home. The model I have uses some plastic pins, color coded, to set the “on” time, (green)

Re: [Elecraft] Is there a 1500w amp from Elecraft in our future??

2016-07-29 Thread Ken Arck
From 2006? Really? At 07:28 PM 7/29/2016, a...@juno.com wrote: Here are those pics: http://www.n6ie.com/Elecraft.html I'm thinking it's the next logical major item for Elecraft to offer. John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ ___ and saw a 1kw or more Elecraft prototype.

[Elecraft] KX3 Setting frequency memories via the programming interface

2016-07-29 Thread Bill Frantz
How do you set a frequency memory from a PC program? I assume you first set the radio for the frequency/mode/DSP bandwidth/etc. and then store the settings into a frequency memory. What is the command for setting the frequency memory? I see MC in the manual with GET and SET formats. Does one se

[Elecraft] Is there a 1500w amp from Elecraft in our future??

2016-07-29 Thread a...@juno.com
Here are those pics: http://www.n6ie.com/Elecraft.html I'm thinking it's the next logical major item for Elecraft to offer. John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ ___ and saw a 1kw or more Elecraft prototype. I am sure there are photos out there somewhere I am sure with Elec

Re: [Elecraft] [ KX2] KXBT2 Charger

2016-07-29 Thread Bill Frantz
I would get a timer switch, set it for the recommended charging time. and run the charger off that switch. If you get back before it starts charging again, all should be well. 73 Bill AE6JV On 7/29/16 at 5:02 PM, donw...@embarqmail.com (Don Wilhelm) wrote: If you wish to charge them overnight

[Elecraft] Linear amps

2016-07-29 Thread Gmail
Be careful using the offshore unfiltered amps on 10 meters. The harmonics fall into the aviation navigation band. There is one made in Italy amp that is unfiltered. If you look at the company's web site the amps are listed as "not for US export". They were at Dayton and are now making US mo

[Elecraft] KX2 transmit CW while receiving SSB?

2016-07-29 Thread w7aqk
It's referenced in the Index, on Page 70--"CW, Sending in SSB mode, 44". Not that hard to find!!! Anyway, go to page 44 of the manual. Bring up "CW Weight" on the menu of your KX2. Then tap "1" until you get SSB + CW displayed. It should only take one tap. That's the same procedure the KX3

Re: [Elecraft] Is there a 1500w amp from Elecraft in our future??

2016-07-29 Thread Rick Robinson
I am very fortunate to have been to the SWODXA DX dinner one year and saw a 1kw or more Elecraft prototype. I am sure there are photos out there somewhere but it was a nice looking amp. It created lots of buzz that evening. Then it was scuttled off to parts unknown to never be seen by the masses. I

Re: [Elecraft] Is there a 1500w amp from Elecraft in our future??

2016-07-29 Thread joeduerbusch
At Dayton this year, Flex showed their soon to be 1.2 kw amp. It is a rebranded Europe amp. It is on their website. Joe K0BX #1 Honor Roll Mixed Honor Roll Phone Honor Roll CW Honor Roll RTTY Honor Roll 20 Meters 5BDXCC Plus 30,17,12 5BWAS Stop the insanity! Please do not add me to any distr

Re: [Elecraft] Is there a 1500w amp from Elecraft in our future??

2016-07-29 Thread Thorpe, Jeffrey
As far as I'm concerned, putting a KX2 or 3 (or any Elecraft transceiver for that matter) out on 1500W is insulting to Elecraft and the user. While I am typically a "brute-force" type of guy, it just seems like such a waste of such an elegant product. Now if I had to communicate with somebody on

Re: [Elecraft] Is there a 1500w amp from Elecraft in our future??

2016-07-29 Thread Alan Bloom
If Elecraft were going to re-brand and re-sell an amplifier from someone else, which one should they choose, and why? Alan N1AL On 07/29/2016 05:34 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: This rumor or a close cousin bubbles up out of the stinky mud every now and then. Don't believe anything until you he

Re: [Elecraft] Is there a 1500w amp from Elecraft in our future??

2016-07-29 Thread Wayne Burdick
On Jul 29, 2016, at 5:20 PM, "Jerry" wrote: > I heard a rumor this afternoon that Elecraft is going to be marketing a 1500 > watt amp at approx $6000.00 very soon. The rumor mill continues with the > story that Elecraft is going to buy the amp. Both statements are false. Demote your source :)

Re: [Elecraft] Is there a 1500w amp from Elecraft in our future??

2016-07-29 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
This rumor or a close cousin bubbles up out of the stinky mud every now and then. Don't believe anything until you hear it from the principal owners. Back to sleep. 73, Guy K2AV On Friday, July 29, 2016, Jerry wrote: > Greetings all, > > > > I heard a rumor this afternoon that Elecraft is going

Re: [Elecraft] [ KX2] KXBT2 Charger

2016-07-29 Thread w5sum
Interesting question. In just received my kx2 today. I ordered everything EXEPT the kxbt2! I don't know how I missed that so I'm ordering it this weekend. Can't wait to get on the air with it Ronnie w5sum MaverickNH wrote: >"Do not continue charging the battery if it does not recharge within t

[Elecraft] Is there a 1500w amp from Elecraft in our future??

2016-07-29 Thread Jerry
Greetings all, I heard a rumor this afternoon that Elecraft is going to be marketing a 1500 watt amp at approx $6000.00 very soon. The rumor mill continues with the story that Elecraft is going to buy the amp. From a "unknown" European company and stick Elecraft's name on the product. Sound

Re: [Elecraft] [ KX2] KXBT2 Charger

2016-07-29 Thread Don Wilhelm
Yes, with Lithium batteries, follow the instructions. If they do not recharge within the specified time, something is wrong. Whether that specified charging time is 2 hours, or something else is of no consequence. If it does not charge within the specified time, it is cause for investigation or

Re: [Elecraft] [ KX2] KXBT2 Charger

2016-07-29 Thread MaverickNH
"Do not continue charging the battery if it does not recharge within the specified charging time. Doing so may cause the battery to become hot, rupture, or ignite." Does this mean the battery should not be charged more than ~2hr to full charge? So it shouldn't be charged overnight? -- View thi

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX2 transmit CW while receiving SSB?

2016-07-29 Thread Don Wilhelm
Dave, The KX2 manual index says to look on page 44. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/29/2016 5:44 PM, 'David F. Reed' w5sv.d...@gmail.com [KX3] wrote: KX2 transmit CW while receiving SSB: I seem to think this is possible, but don't remember how to get it going; help appreciated. I tried the manual, but

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2m external amplifier

2016-07-29 Thread Jim Brown
That would be great, Mel. I think I probably have about 8 brick amps of this generation carrying the Mirage and RF Concepts nameplate. Up to now, I've never looked at their spectral performance, and I don't have an easy way to do so with the frequency resolution of the P3, because I have only

[Elecraft] KX2 transmit CW while receiving SSB?

2016-07-29 Thread David F. Reed
KX2 transmit CW while receiving SSB: I seem to think this is possible, but don't remember how to get it going; help appreciated. I tried the manual, but I must be going right past it... Thanks & 72 de Dave, W5SV __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] KX2 VFO A Encoder

2016-07-29 Thread Joe Stone (KF5WBO)
Can anyone tell me which encoder the KX2 VFO A uses? It's described as a "Mechanical, sleeve bearing" encoder in the KX2 FAQ. I'm looking for the specific make and model. Most of the Elecraft encoders are manufactured by Bourns. If you can't access the specific make and model, a close-up photo

Re: [Elecraft] N1MM KX2 and KX3 Issues

2016-07-29 Thread Richard Ferch
Your problem is obviously with N1MM+, not with your elecraft rigs. It would have been more appropriate to post your message to the N1MMLoggerPlus reflector. Be that as it may, my guess would be that you are using an inappropriate N1MM Logger.ini (configuration) file, namely one that has been confi

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2m external amplifier

2016-07-29 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
If anyone needs information on the older KLM/Mirage amplifiers, I have some of the original documentation when I was at KLM/Mirage in the '70/'80 time period. Would be glad to share. Mel, K6KBEOne of the founders of KLM Electronics From: Jim Brown To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: F

Re: [Elecraft] k-pod PTT emulation

2016-07-29 Thread Joe Stone (KF5WBO)
> Since the macro is sent ONLY when switch is pressed, it's not possible > to send a "return to receive" macro by releasing a switch on the K-Pod. Actually ... a macro is sent: when a programmable switch is released after being held for less than 500 ms; or when a programmable switch is held f

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2m external amplifier

2016-07-29 Thread Jim Brown
On Fri,7/29/2016 10:31 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Are those capable of linear operation for SSB as the poster asked? The ones I had back then were non-linear (class C) strictly for FM/CW only. CW is 100% modulation of a carrier by a rectangular wave, so the harmonics associated with rise and

Re: [Elecraft] N1MM KX2 and KX3 Issues

2016-07-29 Thread Bob N3MNT
Are you using someone's config file? If so the commands for that configuration may have been introduced that way. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/N1MM-KX2-and-KX3-Issues-tp7620853p7620860.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2m external amplifier

2016-07-29 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
All of the Mirage amplifiers called linear were just that.  Only special order FM repeater amplifiers could be Class C. Mel, K6KBE From: Ron D'Eau Claire To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 10:31 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2m external amplifier Are those c

Re: [Elecraft] k-pod PTT emulation

2016-07-29 Thread pbsbarry
Thanks Ron, I was pretty sure that was the case but then, there are some pretty clever fellas out there. I've programmed SWT16 on f12 and it's just fine. The vox in the k3 is so good that I usually operate with that. Thanks for taking the time to answer, Ron. 73, steve AE2 On 07/29/2016 1

Re: [Elecraft] k-pod PTT emulation

2016-07-29 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Since the macro is sent ONLY when switch is pressed, it's not possible to send a "return to receive" macro by releasing a switch on the K-Pod. SWT16; Will toggle the XMIT switch between transmit and receive. 73 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2m external amplifier

2016-07-29 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Are those capable of linear operation for SSB as the poster asked? The ones I had back then were non-linear (class C) strictly for FM/CW only. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Several years ago, we searched for and acquired vintage (30 year old) brick amps that drive with either 2W or 1

Re: [Elecraft] k-pod PTT emulation

2016-07-29 Thread Joe Stone (KF5WBO)
Currently, macros are associated with the trailing edge of a programmable switch. What you're proposing is an option through which a macro (SWT16;) could be associated with the leading edge (and the trailing edge) of a switch. I like the idea. Can't hurt to ask Elecraft. 73's Joe Stone KF5WBO

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2M External amp -- go linear!

2016-07-29 Thread Rick Robinson
> > If you want a real linear amp try to find a Teltec amp. Check out the QST > review. I have one each for 2,220,& 432 . -- Rick, W8ZT Sent from Gmail Mobile __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elec

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2M External amp -- go linear!

2016-07-29 Thread Joel Hallas
While there are many amplifiers that can be pressed into service for SSB use on 2 meters, most are really not designed for linear SSB use and have a high level of IMD products if used for SSB. I spent a fair amount of effort during my tenure at ARRL looking for an exception. While in general operat

[Elecraft] Macro command

2016-07-29 Thread Peter
Hi there Is is possible to set the power level AND lock it via a macro command? Via menu PWR SET press1 it locks (disable) the power knob To set the power level via a commando its: PC065; I Now I need the last part :-) Peter PC2A _

[Elecraft] N1MM KX2 and KX3 Issues

2016-07-29 Thread Jim GM
When I open N1MM when it opens it is in the S&P mode and when I switch to RUN mode the Dual RX propagates its self to all the bands. This is Annoying. The ATU settings on all bands are completely changed when N1MM was opened. So this junk was also generated by N1MM. Both of these issue occur o

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Off Shore RF amplifiers

2016-07-29 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
Rick. As others have said, your suspicions re the Chines "Auction site" PA's are largely correct. But also, many "Expensive instrumentation" amps, are by their broadband nature, not that clean re harmonics either. -20dBc is a common figure, if the harmonics are "in band", and somewhat better