Re: [Elecraft] Hi SWR on 40mtrs

To all that provided assistance with this problem  many thanks.  Yes, the antenna was set to ANT 2. Story is for 47 yrs I ran a Drake B-line and when something was changed on the radio, it affected the entire unit. Along comes my K3( love this radio) and now I've learned that there are parts

Re: [Elecraft] No"tun" for my KX1

All I was trying to say is that since I have so many odd questions, it would be a whole lot more efficient to actually talk on the phone with someone. Luckily for me Don has offered to do just this, and I'm sure we'll get my situation straightened out. Yeah, I read the manual and website too,

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

Carefull. Are they wire-wound power resisters cased in ceramic. If so they are likely inductive and of marginal use as withvRF they will not be just resistive but somewhat inductive and this will skew your results. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 27, 2016, at 9:43 AM, Paul C

Re: [Elecraft] No"tun" for my KX1

Have you looked at the web site or even the manual for the radio concerning tech support? Manual??? Download the PDF from the website. YES, Virginia, they do have real tech support. But I'll bet you'll find the answers here as well. Likely from the owners or designers themselves. Sent

Re: [Elecraft] RemoteRig Microphone Question

I tested it again “just taping on the button” and verified that the XMIT button turns on the TX light, but no audio is sent to the remote end. Maybe rigs like the K3/0 where you plug the mic into the rig directly, it may be different, but on the K3, the mic plugs into the RR control box

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

You might be interested in this: http://k6mhe.com/n7ws/Ladder_Line.pdf On 12/27/2016 1:22 PM, Paul C wrote: Here's another naive idea of mine: I'm planning to use ladder line too. Now I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop, when I realize coax will be my only practical choice. Paul KG5KXG

[Elecraft] Small QRP antenna

For about 50 years my usual portable antenna was a linked dipole, coax fed, and usually rigged as an inverted V for 40, 30, and 20 meters. Performance was usually very good especially if the apex was at least something like 25 feet. However, this was heavy, took too much time to set up, and

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

Thanks for the ideas, Jim. The tutorial I really want to see (or maybe make someday) is one about the KX1 operations for a complete QRP novice. Such a video would take the ham step by step demonstrating all the features and explain why xyz is important. I write software, and these kind of

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 power socket

Mark, I remember those house building times well. We started in 2001 and started building - many things by our own hands and sweat. finally in 2004 we were able to move into our own house. Radio stuff had to be put aside for that period, but now that things are settled, radio is at the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Customer Service

I got one of those notices a couple of years ago giving me a delivery date for my shipment from Elecraft. Since I hadn't ordered anything, it wasn't near my birthday or December, I called Elecraft. They were able to pull the misdirected package off the loading dock saving both of us some work.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 power socket

Thanks Don Mines defiantly not glued to the board. I think I’ll call in the morning and send it in for the fix, then like I said update as needed but for sure the 2m board while its there. I need to read up, We have been building the new house and had no radio since last Dec 6. I haven’t

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

On Tue,12/27/2016 12:22 PM, Paul C wrote: It seems tuff to get going in QRP. Hi Paul, The only thing "special" about antennas for QRP operation is that BECAUSE you're QRP, you want the most efficient antennas that you can. And the simple answer to that is to study the fundamentals in the

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

They make similar resistors up to 800 watt or more, see them on ebay all the time, they are even made in 25 ohm or 100 ohm so you can series or parallel them to what you need, easy to make a dummy load that will handle many KW with just a couple. Large heat sink needed. Makes me curious

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

Clay, Unless things have changed since I tested the Caddock Thick Film Power resistors of other than 50 ohms, I would not parallel 20 1000 ohm resistors to produce a 50 ohm load. Values other than 50 ohms are not guaranteed to be non-reactive. I would put 4 strings of 4 50 ohm resistors in

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

I have seen on ebay (I believe Henry Radio is the vendor) some pretty high wattage loads (I believe at one time they sold a set of 4 200ohm ones to mount to a big heat sink.) If I were going to run a tube amp again I'd be tempted to make up a high wattage dummy load for it.   From:

Re: [Elecraft] SVGA monitor for P3

I run 3 monitors on my computer and instead of dedicating a monitor to the P3's SVGA card I useda VGA Capture card that way I can put it in a window on my desktop and resize or move it around. From: Carl Yaffey To: Mel Farrer via Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Display Help

Press and hold the menu button. The word "labels" below is what you are actually toggling with the long press of the menu button. You should then see the waterfall area expand to the bottom of the screen. Regards Brian VE3IBW On Dec 27, 2016 5:46 PM, "James Bennett" wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Display Help

Hi Jim, You might have Text Mode turned on. I don't have my KE7X book handy to tell you which menu item it is but its in there somewhere. Cheers, Fred KE7X From: Elecraft on behalf of James Bennett Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

Makes me curious about designing with these TO-220 resistors in the 1000 Ohm size of appropriate power rating... Parallel 20 of them like folks do on the axials that they put in the can type dummy loads with oil. Options: 1) 20 in parallel on a finned copper or bare aluminum sink of sufficient

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 power socket

A 90 degree plug may not resolve the problem. The early KX3s did not have the power plug glued to the PC board and could break the connections between the power plug and the board. If you can wiggle the power cord and cause the KX3 to power off, then you have the problem. With a new power

[Elecraft] SVGA monitor for P3

Looking for recommendations for an SVGA monitor to work with the P3. Carl Yaffey K8NU Recording studio. cyaffeyno_s...@gmail.com 614 268 6353, Columbus OH http://www.carl-yaffey.com http://www.grassahol.com __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

One thing I might also add in.  I use the Film TO-220 style non-inductive resistors with a heat sink in the 200 ohm 1% configuration to test 4:1 baluns at 100 watt level to confirm non saturation on the small QRP baluns I make. Mel, K6KBE From: Ron D'Eau Claire To: 'Paul

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 power socket

Mikes 90 degree plug > On Dec 27, 2016, at 4:46 PM, Frank Krozel > wrote: > > Everyone having issues with the power plug…. Does your plug that sticks into > the radio have a right angle on it or is it a straight affair? > > > > Sincerely, Frank Krozel t:

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

For parts, digikey.com and mouser.com are good friends. No minimum order, great prices and huge selection. You've gotten several suggestions for a good dummy load. And I concur with the others, those wire-wound resistors might be 50 ohms but their reactance may almost anything and dependent

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

Wes, What you say is true, and how much it matters in practice will vary depending on just how much inductance is present in those wirewound resistors. how much it matters depends of frequency. The higher the frequency, the more it matters - and that is independent of power. The load in

Re: [Elecraft] No"tun" for my KX1

Sorry about that Paul. Yes, there was a number change since the last version of the manual was printed. The correct number is 831-763-4211. The number is in the banner at the top of the web page at www.elecraft.com 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: Elecraft

[Elecraft] PX3 Display Help

Once again, the brain has abandoned me. On my PX3, the white outlined box that shows signals on the top part and waterfall on the bottom is only occupying about 2/3 of the glass screen. What I mean is that the bottom of the white outline does not come all the way down to the bottom of the glass

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

Paul, You've got a lot of hand wringing comments about how those are probably wire wound resistors. They probably are but in practice it might not matter. It all depends on what exactly you are trying to accomplish. You don't say what your usage is or how much power your TX is putting

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

I use those Caddock Thick Film Power resistors to make my own dummy loads. They make flat dummy loads up to at least 200MHz with normal lead dress, and with care they can be flat up to 500MHz. I have found is that the 50 ohm resistors are non-reactive, but other values may be capacitive.

[Elecraft] W8FGU case for Elecraft DL

See W8FGU near bottom of Elecraft website front page for a nice case for the Elecraft mini-module DL. 73 Ken - K0PP On Dec 27, 2016 14:24, "Bill Johnson" wrote: Easiest solution, buy the Elecraft DL1 20 watt dummy load kit. The guess work is removed. And it is only $25.95

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

Paul, For the ladderline vs. coax question, you might want to take a look at the article I wrote for QRP Quarterly some years back. If so, go to my website www.w3fpr.com and look at the Antenna, Transmission Lines and Tuners article. You can also find that article at

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

Easiest solution, buy the Elecraft DL1 20 watt dummy load kit. The guess work is removed. And it is only $25.95 for the kit. Fun to build simple to use. Even has an RF detector built on. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

I'm using ladder line to feed a 20m dipole on all bands from 40-10m (actually, it even works on 6m). Using a dipole shorter than 1/2 wavelength can be tricky, but it should work pretty well on the design frequency and higher. You will need to use a balanced antenna tuner, or an unbalanced

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

For a 10W load, it is hard to beat the OHR kit. It is just two resistors on the back of a connector, but you probably couldn’t buy the three components for $11.50. The Craddock resistors are almost $10 each in small lots. "The CQC RFL-10 Dummy Load Kit consists of two 5 Watt 100 Ohm metal oxide

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

​Well now I don't think anyone said the wirewounds wouldn't work just that you'd need to check them out. Give it a shot and see if the SWR is as expected. I've used cheap carbon comp resistors in the past​. Heck, a light bulb (incandescent) probably wouldn't do a bad job. As for your other idea,

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

Or these, they are good to VHF range.  non inductive resistor Passive Components | Mouser But if you want something that is good to microwave, then use 4 each 200 ohms 1206 chip resistors around a panel mount female BNC connector.  Works slick. Mel, K6KBE | | | | || | | |

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

Ok, I won't be using these resistors after all. Thanks for setting me straight. It seems tuff to get going in QRP. I thought I'd roll my own when possible. I am trying to keep things simple and economical, the QRP spirit. Here's another naive idea of mine: I'm planning to use ladder line

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

The good non-inductive resistors are made by Caddock Electronics. Available from some of the catalog dealers. John WB4UHCK3 #2165 On Tuesday, December 27, 2016 2:46 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: Ah, yes, bricks. Like these?

Re: [Elecraft] RemoteRig Microphone Question

The XMIT button should parallel the foot switch. I would bet your problem was pressing the button for too long - which activates the tune function with (as you observe) no audio. Just "tap" the button and it should put you into transmit with audio. 73 - George - W3HBM On 12/26/2016 11:57

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

Ah, yes, bricks. Like these? https://www.radioshack.com/products/radioshack-100-ohm-10w-10-wirewound-resistor-2-pack# wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

They are undoubtedly wire-wound resistors and will have too much inductance to work well as a dummy load. The resistance is fine. If you have an SWR meter, check it with that. SWR below about 1.5 would mean it is usable. It might be OK on 160 or 80 meters but not on higher bands. Vic 4X6GP >

Re: [Elecraft] Small QRP antenna question

If you want to cover 80m through 10m with a single wire try something in the range of 84 to 86 feet. This length is not a multiple of a half wave on any of the ham bands so it will present a reasonable impedance that can be be matched with a tuner and not surprisingly this is the W3EDP

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

If you want a dummy load kit for about as much as you would pay for the box, I highly recommend the Oak Hills Research RFL-100 kit for $40. http://www.ohr.com/rfl100.htm I used their “BNC in a UHF connector hole” kit to make my dummy load more convenient in my

[Elecraft] Date Correction: Elecraft office is closed Monday and Tuesday (12/26-7) for the holiday

Date Correction: Monday and Tuesday 12/26-7. Eric /elecraft.com/ On 12/27/2016 9:37 AM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: The Elecraft HQ office is closed Monday and Tuesday (12/27-8) for the holiday. We will be back in the office and on the phones and email tomorrow, Wed, 12/28. We hope

[Elecraft] Elecraft office is closed Monday and Tuesday (12/26-7) for the holiday

The Elecraft HQ office is closed Monday and Tuesday (12/27-8) for the holiday. We will be back in the office and on the phones and email tomorrow, Wed, 12/28. We hope you all are having a great holiday! 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ __

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 power socket

No such luck. Looks like two of the pads lifted off the board. The little tyke has to go to the mothership for repairs :( and they’re closed today so there will be another delay till tomorrow to send it in. I suppose I’ll take advantage of that to have the two meter board added and see if

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

>I made my own dummy load last night from two 100 ohm resistors wired in >parallel.  They are rated for 10 watts each and look like little bricks.  I >measured the resistance at 51 ohms.  Do you think this is close enough or >should I reduce it to 50? >Paul KG5KXG If your impedance is

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 power socket

Thanks folks, Well I got a 125’ end fed hung this morning, actually added wire to my old 53’ and my home brew EARCHI balun from the last house. The KX3 is tuning it well 40 and below, struggled on 80/160 but made 2.4 and 2.6 on each. I’ll probably mess with that more later. Now for chores

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

Paul, Kevin is likely correct. If those two resistors have a sand-like finish they're almost certain to be wire wound and therefore will have some inductance, which will cause your load to give "uncertain" results. Your 51 ohm would be OK. Your ohmmeter isn't -that- accurate, after all.

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

​Plenty close enough. Only issue I can think of (besides the normal safety stuff) is to make sure the resistors are not of the wirewound variety. Kev K4VD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Price reduced on K3-100 and accessories

No, you mustn't. There's absolutely no reason you have to get rid of your K3 because you're losing your eyesight, absolutely none. If you want to leave ham radio for some other reason, that's another thing, but blindness doesn't, and shouldn't, stop you from enjoying ham radio. In the case of

[Elecraft] Price reduced on K3-100 and accessories

I must leave ham radio due to failing eyesight. I am selling my K3 with mike plus Astron power supply, Total price is $1575.. All equipment is factory new. For the cw crowd I will include at no extra cost a Ham Gadgets keyer and a bluetooth- connected keyboard. The K3 has the ATU, 400hz

Re: [Elecraft] No"tun" for my KX1

Paul, Email supp...@elecraft.com, and go from there. The Elecraft support team will take very good care of you. Good luck, and Happy New Year! 73 de, Ian, KM4IK On Dec 27, 2016 9:40 AM, "Paul C" wrote: I was wondering if Elecraft has a real tech support phone number

[Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

I made my own dummy load last night from two 100 ohm resistors wired in parallel. They are rated for 10 watts each and look like little bricks. I measured the resistance at 51 ohms. Do you think this is close enough or should I reduce it to 50? Paul KG5KXG

[Elecraft] No"tun" for my KX1

I was wondering if Elecraft has a real tech support phone number or official support email address aside from this user forum. I ask because I am a novice to this rig and QRP in general, and I have several short critical questions which are much too tedious for email. Construction went

Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)

Hi Ed, and all. I'm not sure where the confusion lies, perhaps I did not communicate well. I'm not seeing any problem. I have my rig control settings exactly as recommended in the WSJT-X user guide. All I wanted to point out is whether the use of VOX as reported was the cause for the loss of

[Elecraft] Antenna

I will second the 53ft of wire though i use 2 x16 ft counterpoises with my KX2 Regards Keith G0TSH For 80 meters, try a 53 foot wire in the air. For 40 meters and up, try a wire 26 to 29 feet long. I use a 16 foot wire laying on the ground. That length either isn’t critical, or changes

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