Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using Linux - OT

That is what I was using. Dick, n0ce On 7/31/2016 11:38 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: Edge is a bit lame until the new release (Tues is it?); won't take plug-ins, they say. I prefer Firefox :-) Phil W7OX On 7/31/16 9:17 PM, Richard Fjeld wrote: I agree with Guy, and want to add a comment; I

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Data Connections

Works fine. I upgraded my K3 to the new USB interface. The only change I had to make was to select the new "sound card" built into the interface in my digital radio programs. The reduction in cables behind the radio was very welcome. Basically, the new interface has a hub with a USB <-->

[Elecraft] K3S Data Connections

Folks, I have a mid-2010 vintage K3 and more recent KX3 that I use for JT65/9, WSPR, and FLDIGI, in addition to CW. For those digital modes I run external USB sound cards - Tascam US-125M. On the K3 the Tascam connects to the K3 line in and line out and to the computer via USB. That's where

[Elecraft] KPA-1500 needed

I agree full heartedly with Greg. Please put me on the list for a KPA1500 too! 73, Dick- K9OM In a message dated 7/31/2016 7:15:50 P.M. Central Daylight Time, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net writes: It's amazing how many people offer an opinion on what the market would be for an

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using Linux - OT

Edge is a bit lame until the new release (Tues is it?); won't take plug-ins, they say. I prefer Firefox :-) Phil W7OX On 7/31/16 9:17 PM, Richard Fjeld wrote: I agree with Guy, and want to add a comment; I have had a couple strange things happen. Both turned out to be due to running a

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using Linux - OT

I agree with Guy, and want to add a comment; I have had a couple strange things happen. Both turned out to be due to running a non-Windows browser. Before you cuss out Windows 10, try the user groups for clues. Save yourself some time and make Microsoft Edge your default browser. Dick,

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 not sending 100w

Thank you all for the very kind suggestions on the weekend. Ryan (AI6DO) nailed it with my having somehow bumped the attenuator switch in the back panel. It was set to "IN". Changing that restored expected operation. My poor KX3/KXPA100 has been the mainstay of my NPOTA activations this year, and

[Elecraft] Sloping Terrain vs Feedline Losses

On Fri, Jul 15, 2016 at 4:21 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > Also, several changes of a dB or two add up. Oh Yeah. Particularly on any band where it's common to have poor but open paths. Oh Yeah. Sing it again, Sam These last few dB's count on 160 particularly, just

Re: [Elecraft] The amp I would like to see Elecraft build.

Dan, the issue is producing more than 100 watts from a 12-volt supply without unacceptable levels of IMD. That's why Elecraft used a 60-volt power supply in the KPA500. If the gain restrictions are removed, Elecraft (and anyone else) could produce a 500 watt amplifier that worked from an

Re: [Elecraft] The amp I would like to see Elecraft build.

Then Elecraft can build us a 12 volt version of the KPA500. Heaven help us, NO! The 12V amplifiers are marginally clean enough at 100W. A 500W 12V amplifier is likely to have IMD be much poorer than -30 dB PEP. What we really need is a 48V final for the K3/K3S (maybe at 200W) so we can see

Re: [Elecraft] "Blue" topic list

Same here, Don. All my groups, reflectors and normal email from 3 accounts come into Thunderbird. Then I use Thunderbird to filter out what I know I don't care about. On this reflector, I filter out any mention of rigs I don't own or don't have any intention of owning. That leaves just a few

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 6M Calling Frequency usage

Excellent question Ed! You are expected to respond to your caller on your announced listening frequency. (You've already set the second VFO there before calling CQ.) What happens next can vary. If the band is "open" with vigor, you're likely to get more than one caller ... maybe dozens ... on

Re: [Elecraft] "Blue" topic list

Steve, If you mean URLs that are included as part of the post, then that is already present, all you have to do is click on the link. OTOH, if you are thinking of clicking on a post topic (thread) to see all the relevant posts to that thread, you may want to look into the Nabble

Re: [Elecraft] The 1500 watt amp

I wouldn't make any assumption about what Elecraft customers will do! I understand people deciding to upgrade their K3 to the K3S. What has completely mystified me is how many people upgrade the synthesizer(s) and THEN dump the rig to replace it with a nearly identical radio! I'm sure my view

Re: [Elecraft] The 1500 watt amp

Re "Lyle did design the KSDP2 independently, and then when he presented it to Elecraft, it became a product - *and* Lyle was subsequently hired by Elecraft as their DSP designer.": An impressive job interview, that :-) And the KDSP2 remains a favorite of mine; I replaced the KAF2 with it as

[Elecraft] "Blue" topic list

First off, I really like reading the Elecraft reflector. Not only is it my main source of info about Elecraft gear and operation, but many interesting other ham radio (and life in general) topics. However, there are times when I am too busy/lazy to read everything and find it tedious to

[Elecraft] The amp I would like to see Elecraft build.

Once the FCC removes the 15 dB gain limitation on amateur amplifiers *Petition for Rule Making* (*RM-11767* ) Then Elecraft can build us a 12 volt version of the KPA500. That would give us the ability to run our KX’s as a very effective mobile

Re: [Elecraft] The 1500 watt amp

Wes, You will have to find an example beyond the KDSP2 to support that assertion. Yes, Lyle did design the KSDP2 independently, and then when he presented it to Elecraft, it became a product - *and* Lyle was subsequently hired by Elecraft as their DSP designer. All other products were

Re: [Elecraft] The 1500 watt amp

On 7/31/2016 3:20 PM, Greg wrote: "I own a KPA500 and it is very nice; the integration with the K3 makes it a pleasure to use...but I want the capability to run full legal limit. I own several full legal limit amps but would gladly get rid of one or more for an Elecraft amp. At my age and

Re: [Elecraft] The 1500 watt amp

ditto ditto ! ;-) 73 de NS9I On 7/31/2016 4:36 PM, Art Peters wrote: I would say, here is to itchy conditions …. 73, Art Peters, K0ACP k0...@k0acp.com On Jul 31, 2016, at 4:39 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: The K2 DSP is the only such case, and as noted, Lyle has been

[Elecraft] K3: Using Linux - OT

Regarding networking linux and Windows, it's not an issue these days. At work our lab has a network of gear from Keysight, Tektronix, and Rohde & Schwarz, as well as Windows and linux computers. Absolutely no issues and none of us are IT guys. We managed - thank you, Google! - to set up one

Re: [Elecraft] The 1500 watt amp

Before I switched to the K3, I ran Icom gear with their PW-1 amp. While the PW-1 had a few shortcomings, having a 160-6 KW amp with built-in tuner, 4 antenna outs which auto-select per band, and integration with the transceiver was pretty great. It had an internal switching power supply which

Re: [Elecraft] Higher Power than KPA500

All: Given that Elecraft will not be creating an amp of greater than 500 watts, I've a question for the group. If I really want to run a greater number of watts than my KPA500 will deliver, do you recommend a) the purchase of one of the higher end 1 or 1.5 kW amps, or b) searching out a

Re: [Elecraft] The 1500 watt amp

I would say, here is to itchy conditions …. 73, Art Peters, K0ACP k0...@k0acp.com > On Jul 31, 2016, at 4:39 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > The K2 DSP is the only such case, and as noted, Lyle has been with us > exclusively ever since. All other Elecraft products were

Re: [Elecraft] The 1500 watt amp

The kpa500 runs happily on generator power. For those of us who wander around as well as expeditions etc, the kpa500 works great. Many of us are possibly in the silent majority NOT into buying a 1500w amplifier. Having said that, I am aware of big amps working into dipoles here in VK, loud, and

Re: [Elecraft] The 1500 watt amp

It's an economic decision for the Ham too. The KPA500 can be run from any decent 120VAC mains outlet as long as there aren't too many other loads on it. But going above that power level forces the Ham to have 240 VAC in the shack, something many of us do not normally plan for. That can be a

Re: [Elecraft] The 1500 watt amp

The K2 DSP is the only such case, and as noted, Lyle has been with us exclusively ever since. All other Elecraft products were designed by our full-time or part-time engineering staff. We would not source someone else's QRO amp design. We would reserve the fun for ourselves :) Those

Re: [Elecraft] The 1500 watt amp

I would even reinstall the 240V service:-) On 7/31/2016 1:20 PM, Greg wrote: It's amazing how many people offer an opinion on what the market would be for an Elecraft 1500 watt amplifier. People just know it wouldn't be successful without a clue who might or might not really be interested.

Re: [Elecraft] The 1500 watt amp

Building a pile of cash for an amp... Would definitely prefer to hand that pile of cash to Elecraft than to any other company... __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 7/31/2016 3:20 PM, Greg wrote: > Put me on the > list to get one if/when they do. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] The 1500 watt amp

It's amazing how many people offer an opinion on what the market would be for an Elecraft 1500 watt amplifier. People just know it wouldn't be successful without a clue who might or might not really be interested. They're right...the QRP'ers would not be interested, for one, would be very

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Calling frequency "behavior"

Thanks! jim ab3cv On Sun, Jul 31, 2016 at 3:42 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote: > "CQ" several times ... "this is K0PP in DN36 listening 50.140, etc.". I > usually don't even listen (on the calling frequency) after I call CQ. I've > already stated where I'm listening. > > BTW ...

Re: [Elecraft] My New Mobile

On Sun,7/31/2016 12:24 PM, Edward R Cole wrote: Jim, I'm long time* off CW so my receiving needs some work (practise) before I try to do any significant CW (on any band). *Long time means 1958-59 when I was a Novice. CWOPS holds free classes online at three skill levels. They work well,

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using Linux

* On 2016 31 Jul 06:03 -0500, Nate Bargmann wrote: > Be aware that the Elecraft utilities are only available in 32 bit > versions at this time. If you use a distribution that allows > 'multiarch', and Mint should being a Debian derivative, you will need > i386 architecture enabled if your base

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Operating Tip: Using TX TEST to adjust speech controls and ALC level

Bret, The TX LED never did blink during TX TEST, What blinks is the "TX" icon on the LCD - to the right of the display. I guess someone mixed up LED and LCD in some posting in the past. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/31/2016 3:33 PM, MaverickNH wrote: Hey Don - that was the missing setting indeed! The

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Operating Tip: Using TX TEST to adjust speech controls and ALC level

If you're referencing the RED TX lED, it only lights up when actually transmitting, not in TEST mode. …billc nr4c > On Jul 31, 2016, at 3:33 PM, MaverickNH wrote: > > Hey Don - that was the missing setting indeed! The K3s isn't your Father's > transceiver, for sure.

[Elecraft] OT: Calling frequency "behavior"

"CQ" several times ... "this is K0PP in DN36 listening 50.140, etc.". I usually don't even listen (on the calling frequency) after I call CQ. I've already stated where I'm listening. BTW ... one should -always- know/give your grid square. For most it's more important than your actual

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Operating Tip: Using TX TEST to adjust speech controls and ALC level

Hey Don - that was the missing setting indeed! The K3s isn't your Father's transceiver, for sure. In fact, my FT-897D is sitting on the floor waiting to be re-purposed. The red LED doesn't blink in TX TEST still...I saw some controversy about that on the forum, so maybe the blinking is disabled

Re: [Elecraft] My New Mobile

On Sun,7/31/2016 12:09 PM, Jim Miller wrote: So if it is a calling frequency, who calls and what is the expected behavior if the caller is answered within the "sometime seconds" of opening? When I use the calling frequency, it's when I hear few if any signals on the band, and I announce a

Re: [Elecraft] My New Mobile

The many beacons below 50.1 will tell you if the band is open, and to where. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mel Farrer via Elecraft Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2016 3:22 PM To: Rose Cc:

Re: [Elecraft] My New Mobile

Jim, I'm long time* off CW so my receiving needs some work (practise) before I try to do any significant CW (on any band). *Long time means 1958-59 when I was a Novice. Certainly CW gets thru under marginal conditions. KL7YK was active yesterday on 50.095. And 50.125 is clobbered by QRM

Re: [Elecraft] My New Mobile

Interesting attitudes. I agree that hogging a calling frequency is bad form. That said, an answered CQ could be responded to with, "K0PP DM42 from N7WS" in no more time than, "K0PP I'm moving to 144.210." If this was a meteor burst there would be no QSO, but at least I wouldn't be on you s

Re: [Elecraft] My New Mobile

CALL, MOVE OFF... Mel, K6KBE From: Rose To: Cc: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2016 11:57 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] My New Mobile Anyone I hear making QSO's on the calling frequency goes on my "don't ever work"

Re: [Elecraft] My New Mobile

So if it is a calling frequency, who calls and what is the expected behavior if the caller is answered within the "sometime seconds" of opening? 73 jim ab3cv On Sun, Jul 31, 2016 at 2:57 PM, Rose wrote: > Anyone I hear making QSO's on the calling frequency goes on my

Re: [Elecraft] My New Mobile

Anyone I hear making QSO's on the calling frequency goes on my "don't ever work" list posted on my desk, and will miss my somewhat rare grid square. (DN36) (;-) 73 K0PP On Sun, Jul 31, 2016 at 12:16 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > On Sun,7/31/2016 11:00 AM, Edward R Cole

Re: [Elecraft] Was there a 1500w amp from Elecraft in our past?

Good points. I retired a Drake L-4B that gave me terrific service for years, but was big, heavy, noisy, didn't cover 160 or 6 meters in favor of the KPA500. I did have a dedicated 240V service that was totally safe, but technically not to code because the conduit wasn't buried deep enough.

Re: [Elecraft] The 1500 watt amp

Apparently you don't know Elecraft's engineering process. Many "Elecraft" products were "designed by someone else", starting with the DSP in the K2. Here's what Wayne had to say about that: "A major milestone in our history was the KDSP2 option for the K2. Lyle Johnson, KK7P, became known

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

After a rather hot week with poor propagation it is now cool again - with poor propagation. There are sunspots today with an SFU of 71. A CME is due to hit but not until Tuesday. So we get to test our ears and find the peaks of the QSB. Some days you can ride the waves just right and have

Re: [Elecraft] My New Mobile

Man, if I could only fit all that in my Corvette Ken At 11:00 AM 7/31/2016, Edward R Cole wrote: We bought a new truck this week: 2015 (new from dealer) Ford F250 crew cab diesel 4x4: http://www.kl7uw.com/New_Rover_1.jpg Saved $17K off msrp since it will be two years old when 2017 models

Re: [Elecraft] My New Mobile

On Sun,7/31/2016 11:00 AM, Edward R Cole wrote: I have the 2M module so can operate 6m/2m SSB for roving/mobile. Do you work CW? It's a LOT more effective under the marginal conditions that often exist on 6M/2M. Saw you spotted yesterday on the calling frequency. That's a great place to

[Elecraft] My New Mobile

We bought a new truck this week: 2015 (new from dealer) Ford F250 crew cab diesel 4x4: http://www.kl7uw.com/New_Rover_1.jpg Saved $17K off msrp since it will be two years old when 2017 models hit the sales floor. Got 321 miles and getting 19.1 mpg (so far). It will be outfitted with a

Re: [Elecraft] Was there a 1500w amp from Elecraft in our past?

Another factor in the market size — some countries allow a maximum of 400W (UK and Australia, at least). I think the limit in Canada is 750W. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jul 31, 2016, at 10:42 AM, Dauer, Edward wrote:

[Elecraft] Was there a 1500w amp from Elecraft in our past?

If one were to construct a demand curve (or surface) with three axes – predicting units sold as a function of price and RF power – I would bet there would be a significant discontinuity at about 600 – 700 watts. Below that, an amp can run from ordinary home 117 VAC without a dedicated line,

Re: [Elecraft] The 1500 watt amp

I was going to say something like what Kevin has. I have a HB 300w linear sspa built from Comm Concepts kit which sitting on the dusty shelf and a 140w amp from them. BTW both are for sale. I bought the KXPA-100* which work nicely with either my KX3 or K3/10 driving at about 4w. If I did

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using Linux - OT

* On 2016 31 Jul 10:35 -0500, Anthony Scandurra wrote: > I prefer to run apps in their native environment. Once my favorite > programs DXLab and N1MM+ are able to run in Linux natively, I will switch > to Linux in a heartbeat! I suspect the sun will go dark first... ;-) 73, Nate -- "The

Re: [Elecraft] Was there a 1500w amp from Elecraft in our past?

I believe they built a couple of prototypes to evaluate the feasibility of making such a product. In the end, it was decided that it would not be an economically viable addition to the product lineup and was shelved. No conspiracy. Nothing sinister. But sadly for those who might want to buy such

[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB NET

All are welcome to join us for the weekly Elecraft SSB net, at 18:00z (UTC) on 14.303.5 in the 20m band. We hope conditions will be a bit better than they have been the last week or two. Eric WB9JNZ, sent the check-in logs from the last two weeks: Elecraft SSB Net 7-24-2016 WB9JNZ Eric IL K3

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Tilt Stand ???

When I owned a K1 my tilt stand was a length of 1" flat bar from Home depot bent in a U. It flipped up and just cleared the tuning knob to protect the front panel during transport. John K7JLT John K7JLT Doug Hensley wrote: >Does anyone make a simple flip down bail (wire

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 not sending 100w

Hi Mark, Go into the KXPA Utility and bring up the Operation Screen. The KXPA is pretty sensitive to its supply voltage so you want to check to make sure it isn't sagging below 13.8 volts while you are transmitting. The Utilities operate screen is really useful to watch a lot of things going

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using Linux - OT

I have to agree with Guy. I have 7 computers on my home network and the only one still running Win7 is the one at the workbench, which is soon to be replaced because it just runs too slow, and would not upgrade to Win10 anyway. No problems running any ham software on Win10, and the OS seems to

[Elecraft] KXPA100 not sending 100w

I have a KX3 / KXPA100 combo. Both are on latest generally available firmware. I can run the power calibration process as documented. My dummy load is 100w capable. After the power calibration process, the amp only seems to put out 60w or so across the bands. I cannot seem to get it to do more

[Elecraft] QRO Possibilities

Interesting discussion about past and future higher power amplifiers. I recently sprung for a KPA500 and love everything about it. In fact my TT Centaur is available, if anyone is interested. I have considered higher power -- and it does make some sense for me -- I am antenna limited. Rather

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using Linux - OT

After waiting 6 months I gave in to the Windows 10 nagware, and upgraded my and my wife's Win 7 Pro machines. Regardless of how one might compare Windows and Linux, both our conversions have been stable as a rock, apparently the best version of Windoze that we have ever had. Running ham stuff on

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using Linux - OT

Virtual Box is free for non-commercial users. You've got to have some pretty good hardware meaning dual core processor, as much memory as you can afford and a good video card. I have it running on a quad core AMD @ 4.0GHz, 32G of DDR3 ram, and a small time gamer class video card. I have four

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Tilt Stand ???

Doug, None that I know of. If you have a bandsaw (or know someone who has one), I would cut a wedge from a 2x4 that is as long as the K1 is deep. That should be a better solution than a book. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/31/2016 11:38 AM, Doug Hensley wrote: Does anyone make a simple flip down bail

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Operating Tip: Using TX TEST to adjust speech controls and ALC level

Bret, You have to adjust the MON setting to hear your audio through your headphones. Is MON set to zero? Hold the CMP/PWR knob to get to the MON setting. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/31/2016 11:45 AM, MaverickNH wrote: I'm trying this on my K3s, which appears to have the same capability. I have

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Operating Tip: Using TX TEST to adjust speech controls and ALC level

I'm trying this on my K3s, which appears to have the same capability. I have Heil ProSet K2/K3 headphones installed and configured as instructed (1/8" plug to gray AD-1-K adapter jack and 1/4" plug to K3s PHONES jack, with adapter plugged to K3s MIC, and menu MIC SEL set to FP.L bI AS on. With

[Elecraft] K1 Tilt Stand ???

Does anyone make a simple flip down bail (wire stand support) for the K1 as is available for the K2 ? I'm continually tilting the K1 back using a book or similar to position the front panel for easier viewing. 1.25 to 1.5" tilt should work. TIA, Doug W5JV K1 007xx

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using Linux - OT

Mike, WINE = *W*ine *I*s *N*ot an *E*mulator You don't run Windows in WINE. You run Windows programs that are then presented the Windows APIs by WINE. Think of WINE as a translator, not an emulator. I otherwise agree with your sentiment. I prefer to run apps in their native environment.

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using Linux - OT

Mike, What you are possibly getting a little confused is WINE - which sort of allows Windows executables to run in a Linux environment. How well this solution works depends upon the Application, and the DLL’s. This was initially intended for XP/Win NT. Since lots of Windows apps

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using Linux - OT

This isn't really an Elecraft topic, but ... please see https://www.winehq.org/license. You're right, imho. If you have a ton of Windoze software, you should stay with Windoze. Many users have transitioned to Linux recently, particularly after the Win10 nagware episode(s). Some of them

Re: [Elecraft] The 1500 watt amp

"Some People" does not a market make. The 1KW and up amplifier market is awash with suppliers. Yaesu, Icom, SPE, Ameritron, Alpha, OM Power, Emtron or whoever owns them now, Dishtronics. To be competitive they'd have to design an amp that works with anybody's transceiver just like the KPA500

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using Linux - OT

Ok, I already see I have misunderstood something. I mistakenly thought Wine was an emulator that would allow you to run a copy of Windows on Linux where it is actually a Windows on Linux simulator. That answers at least part of my question. Mike / W8DN On 7/31/2016 11:14 AM, Mike Rhodes

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using Linux - OT

Ok, I am not a Unix/Linux user. Years ago I did a little C programming on a real-time Unix box but have forgotten way more than I learned about that system (and C). However, I have to ask the question - what is the point of getting away from "windoze" by going to a Linux box and then

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using Linux

All the Elecraft utilities I use work fine on Wine, under Ubuntu 16.04. Using Wine dodges the multiarch requirement, and it seems 100% compatible with all Windoze API calls the utilities make. If you decide to go this way, you'll have to make a symlink between /dev/tty to COM1 in

Re: [Elecraft] Was there a 1500w amp from Elecraft in our past?

I recall seeing that amp at Dayton one year, and knew at least one person who had one for field testing. Looks like a business decision to me - plus that was a long time ago, and the state of the solid-state amp art was a good deal less well along. Presumably modern parts would dictate a

Re: [Elecraft] Power has disappeared

I received the Return Service Authorization (RSA) on 27 July. I was able to persuade Elecraft to pay the shipping. I'm awaiting a UPS shipping label from them. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Power-has-disappeared-tp7620735p7620930.html Sent from the

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using Linux

* On 2016 30 Jul 20:39 -0500, Bill wrote: > I am only interested in how well the Elecraft provided software under Linux > works? I do not use any third party stuff at all. Is it as easy and straight > forward as their Windows software? > > K3 Utility, KPA Utility, etc. Be aware that the Elecraft