Re: [Elecraft] Traveling Power Supply for KX2?

Before the thread is terminated, I thought I'd toss in my two cents worth. My family and I will be heading to the southern Philippines for several weeks in April. I'll be operating 40-10 meters, CW, SSB, JT65, JT9 QRP with my KX3/PX3 as DU8/W6JHB. My initial plans were to bring a LiFePo4

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

Good Evening, The sun has been on a stretch of spotless days (& nights). Even the solar wind is desultory. Maybe a good contest with all the Elecraft linears filling our dreams would revivify the ionosphere. However, tales from the lower bands are more enticing. During the breaks in the

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

I don't know how to do it with ONE press of a switch, but there is a cheaper way to change bands on the K3/K3S with two. 73, Scott K9MA On 3/18/2017 22:00, Wes Stewart wrote: I just bought one to use as a bandswitch:-) On 3/18/2017 12:04 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Hitting the band switch

Re: [Elecraft] Bad Habit

Good idea; and while you are at it, change the subject line to reflect what is has been reduced to as well please. Dave W5SV On 3/18/17 22:25, w7aqk wrote: I sure wish people who receive the "digest", and not individual posts, would quit copying the entire digest when they reply! Do some

Re: [Elecraft] Fldigi and K3S

The K3S sound card should show up as a USB CODEC. In FLDIGI under Configure: Soundcard menu select the Audio tab and then Devices. Check PortAudio and make sure both Capture and Playback show USB Audio Codec. I use VOX to trigger transmit and have found I have turn the VOX Gain up from its SSB

[Elecraft] Bad Habit

I sure wish people who receive the "digest", and not individual posts, would quit copying the entire digest when they reply! Do some cutting and pasting folks! Please!!! Dave W7AQK --- Message: 8 Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2017 09:28:07 -0400 From: Philip Alley

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

I just bought one to use as a bandswitch:-) On 3/18/2017 12:04 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Hitting the band switch on the KPA500 is a quick way to avoid cycling through the bands sequentially on the K3. 73, Ron AC7AC __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e.

Hi All, What Jim and Tony said about Norton agrees with what my "IT Guru" suggested. Just use Windows Defender. I've used Norton in the past with very mixed results and frustrations. I'm sure it is a well intended product, but it seemed to create a lot of problems for me. I've had similar

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

Apparently not but your suggestion led us to infected sites. Thank you for proper URL! It works! Bill K9YEQ From: Ken K6MR [mailto:k...@outlook.com] Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 7:40 PM To: Bill Johnson ; KV5J ; KV5J via Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by

Thanks, James. I saw your post after I posted mine. Temporarily overriding all protection is also an option. I prefer to specifically allow the utilities, so that eventually others will benefit from the reputation feedback to Symantec. Thanks, Bruce Beford -- Original Message --

[Elecraft] Fldigi and K3S

Trying to get Fldigi working with my K3S. Had it working fine with my K3. No problem receiving PSK. But clicking T/R doesn’t start up the transmitter. I’ve tried all sorts of different settings in the rig control, modem, sound card, etc. No luck. Any suggestions? 73, Carl Yaffey K8NU

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

Her website. Her copywrited paper is also available at: http://www.oz6hq.dk/userfiles/downloads/kpa500%20mods.pdf Shows details about her modification to add 2.5 db gain by eliminating the input attenuator and modifying the sensor circuit to keep the protection circuit - protecting. Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Amp ...

Hopefully El sáb., 18 mar. 2017 9:47 a. m., Paul Van Dyke escribió: > I Am The Firm belief that both Wayne and Eric are looking at this reflector > very seriously, plus seeing the new designs that are on the market and how > they made me improved for the elecraft market.

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

Are you going to nx1p.net? I don’t see anything unusual here. Ken K6MR From: Bill Johnson Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 5:05 PM To: KV5J; KV5J via Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts The website

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

The website appears infected based on our experiences Have a great day! Bill J From: Elecraft on behalf of KV5J via Elecraft Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 6:55:24 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

I signed up on NX1P web site and tried to log in and a pop up said I was black listed while logging in. I think I'll stay way also. Keith -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Linear-thoughts-tp7628069p7628254.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at

Re: [Elecraft] K3 not Seen By Computer after OS upgrade

One thing to keep in mind, is that just Uninstall of the device may not be enough. There is an option in the driver Uninstall that allows you to delete the driver software. What I would do, is look at the comports in the device manager and if I see any exclamation marks do the Uninstall but

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by Norton Internet Security in Windows 7

The first thing I do when I buy a new computer is to un-install any third party virus/security software that is on it, before it can become embedded. I am very satisfied with Windows Defender. It has surprised me a couple times by catching Trojans with a high warning. Dick, n0ce On

[Elecraft] K3 VFO B display

I’ve recently noticed that when I when I switch bands on the K3, the VFO B display area briefly displays a small antenna symbol and the legend “KT500” next to it. I can’t find any reference to this behavior in the manuals and I’m curious. I don’t have the KAT500 (or KPA500) connected at

[Elecraft] KX2: In need of Mini Banana Plug

Anyone have a spare mini banana plug they'd care to sell me? I know some folks buy a 10 pack of Pamona plugs, and wouldn't mind parting with one or two :) Thanks! LukeAD0KI __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by

There was one posted before your post. If you continues reading you may have seen it now. You can always add the Utility to the allowed programs in Norton. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Beford Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

I went to his "website" and wound up downloading the famous, "your PC is infected, call Microsoft immediately" message. I did a hard shut down without clicking on any thing on the desktop, not infected. So be careful with this suggestion. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 not Seen By Computer after OS upgrade

If you upgraded to Win 10 then do the updates which are rather large and see if that doesn't fix the issue. If not then right click on the Win 10 start icon and select device manager. Find errors in the list then uninstall. Next select action and select look for new devices ( something like

[Elecraft] K3S and VLF

I have a special antenna setup that allows me to receive VLF frequencies down to 20KHz. Believe or not, down that low, there are encrypted RTTY/MSK signals that are used by the Navy. I decided to try My K3S and it's "lowerfer" receive capabilities. With the K3S tuned to 292.681KHz, I was

[Elecraft] FS, K3, P3 w/svga.KPA 500. W2 Wattmeter

Moving to a condo and have the following for sale. K3, #758. 100w. ATU, ANt tuner KRX#, second receiver KXV#B. I/O, receive ant board. KDVR, digital voice recorder KFL3A 500 matched CW filters KFL3A 250 matched CW filters Has upgraded DSP board $2800.00 P3 Panadapter w/SVGA

[Elecraft] QRPGuys KX Iambic Mini Paddle Kit for the KX3

I put a set of these together today. It's a nice little key for the money (Mine cost $25). This is the third one of their keys I have built (I also have the single and dual paddle with base versions). I expected this one to be the most difficult and in seemed to be the easiest of the three.

[Elecraft] Win4K3Suite download

Hi All, Unfortunately I introduced an error in yesterdays new version. The fix has been uploaded. It only applies to CWSkimmer integration so if you do not use it, you will not need it. Sorry for the inconvenience 73 Tom va2fsq.com --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast

[Elecraft] Thank you all for your responses to my question regarding KX3 utility and Norton

With your help, I figured out how to request that Norton "unquarantine" the KX3 utility, and then I successfully installed and used it. Sorry I had to generate a new thread for this comment, couldn't figure out how to add my followup post to my original thread. 73, Oliver Barrett KB6BA

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by

I sent this a little earlier today: Oliver, I have Windows 7, so hopefully this will apply to your OS. Go to the lower right of your screen. If you have the standard configuration, there will be a system tray. Left click on the "up arrow" to bring up the hidden icons. Right click on the

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply for K3s/10

Nick, I would think the PAE Kx33 supply would power the K3/10 nicely. You would have to change the power connector to APP. Now then, if you have any accessories connected to the K3 12 volt output, you may need more current than the Px33 can deliver. I normally recommend a 6 amp supply for

Re: [Elecraft] K3 not Seen By Computer after OS upgrade

Have you tried accessing the Device Manager via Control Panel to check whether a port is being assigned when the USB cable is connected to the PC and the K3? 73, Alan. G4GNX -Original Message- From: Richard Lawn Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 7:58 PM To: WP4CW Cc:

[Elecraft] Genius amplifier

In my heart looking at all the features I am guessing it'll be from 7 to $8,000 realistically ... And then you still have to hack or interface everything to K3/K3s radio instead of it being a seamless interface with additional features that will only be added or accessed through a Elecraft KA1500

Re: [Elecraft] K3 not Seen By Computer after OS upgrade

I have the enhanced K3 with the USB hub add on so I'm using that way to connect to the computer - direct via USB. Still no dice and it worked fine when I was running Win 7 on same computer. This one is a head scratcher. Rick, W2JAZ On Sat, Mar 18, 2017 at 2:58 PM, WP4CW wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] bricked my K3

thank you, I think I have it now.at least the radio is talking to the pc, so that’s good thing. -Original Message- From: Dick Dievendorff Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 2:54 PM To: 'Jamie WW3S' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] bricked my K3 Jamie: I've been

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

I'm totally with these suggestions. A separate power supply that can be positioned away from the operating desk would be, IMO, very desirable. An internal tuner option sounds nice. But may be difficult as the components for 1500 watts get kind of big. I think it would be very desirable,

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by

Well, I have seen a lot of Norton-bashing, but not one single helpful suggestion. Here goes. Oliver, Norton, as well as many other anti-malware programs use different techniques to try to protect you. Some are known anti-virus definitions, or heuristic analysis, or looking to see how many

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

The only controls I ever touch on the KPA500 are the ON and the oper/stby. -- Many of life's problems can be solved by simply deciding what we can do without. - John Dolan __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 not Seen By Computer after OS upgrade

You say the FOLDER is labelled CDM v2.12.26 WHQL Certified. It's the correct name, but it should be a ".exe" FILE, not a folder. Depending on your settings, you may not see the ".exe" extension. To install it from a file, right click on it and select "Run as Administrator", then follow any

Re: [Elecraft] K3 not Seen By Computer after OS upgrade

Forgive me if I've misunderstood your implication, but Windows 7 does not force a particular driver e.g. Prolific. You can plug in the device and use Windows Update to find the correct driver or you can go direct to the FTDi site and download and install the driver. When you plug in the

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

In every way exactly like the KPA500 but 1500 out - full key-down. Doug -- K0DXV On 3/17/2017 11:06 AM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: Interesting discussion. Folks, if we did introduce a 1500 W solid state amp similar to our KPA500 in operation, what features etc would be important?

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

Brilliant! I have not contested with the amp so I never thought of that. The K3S band change is sort of a pain. While at WP2AA earlier this month I somehow wound up on 5MHz and it's not one of my programmed contest bands. I have also accidently switched bands while trying to turn the VOX on and

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked)

Oliver, Right click on the Norton icon on the task bar and select the "Disable Auto-Protect" option. The default 15 minute duration should be plenty of time to download and install the utility. If you finish sooner you can restart the protection manually by clicking on the Norton icon again.

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

All of them. It's not a question of assigning a "value" to each button to determine which is more important to be visible. Those choices will vary with user anyway. Some users like the band buttons on the KPA500 to change bands on their K-Line. When operating, I can distract myself from DXing

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

Check out the web page of NX1P. Reasonably simple mods to add a few dB of gain to the KPA500 and allows full power with KX3 drive. I modified both my KPAs because I do run them in parallel and needed a bit more gain on the higher bands. Ken K6MR From: Dan Baker Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

Hitting the band switch on the KPA500 is a quick way to avoid cycling through the bands sequentially on the K3. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of j...@kk9a.com Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 11:49 AM To:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 not Seen By Computer after OS upgrade

I've had the same issue. Window 7 uses prolific drivers. Window 10 can, but it a big mess. Go to radio shack and buy their ftdi USB cable. Window 10 has the drivers , no need to update. Call me 209. 601.5354 Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2017, at 11:44 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire

Re: [Elecraft] bricked my K3

Jamie: I've been asked to explain a "why": Install the lastest K3 Utility because I updated the Help Text that describes the recovery procedure. In an earlier e-mail you mentioned a checkbox for copy new files from Elecraft, and that's been removed in recent K3 Utility versions (there's a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 not Seen By Computer after OS upgrade

It took a couple of minutes for the device driver to be installed the first time. There were a series of “toaster popups” in the lower right corner that described progress… I think I did have the other end of the cable into the radio for this, but I don’t recall. Patience is definitely

[Elecraft] Linear thoughts

What buttons are you using besides ON and maybe OPER/STBY? John KK9A From: Ed Muns ed at w0yk.com Sat Mar 18 14:25:12 EDT 2017 Based on the excellent KPA500 design, augmented by user experience, and the added comments to Eric's question below, I'm confident Elecraft can define another great

Re: [Elecraft] K3 not Seen By Computer after OS upgrade

Same here. No add'l driver needed. Maybe uninstall the FTDI site, restart the computer and, while connected to the internet, plug in the USB device again. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dick Dievendorff Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 not Seen By Computer after OS upgrade

But there is no characteristic windows system chime when I plug in the K3 cable nor is anything shown in the device manager, except the other parts in use. Rick On Sat, Mar 18, 2017 at 2:23 PM Dick Dievendorff wrote: > What I did the first time on several different Windows 10

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

Based on the excellent KPA500 design, augmented by user experience, and the added comments to Eric's question below, I'm confident Elecraft can define another great product if they so choose. My request is that the button colors be more functional than they are on the KPA500. "Black on Black" is

Re: [Elecraft] K3 not Seen By Computer after OS upgrade

What I did the first time on several different Windows 10 systems was plug in the USB cable and waited (for several minutes) for Windows to find the required device driver from Windows Update. I've never had to install a device driver from The FTDI site. YMMV... Dick, K6KR -Original

Re: [Elecraft] Linear

Chris, Shack simplification and cable reduction are indeed big values. But it can lead to big boxes that are identified with a pre-conceived use case vision. Other companies have made a good living from selling new generations of such boxes. There will always be a market for that, with customers

Re: [Elecraft] bricked my K3

Jamie: First install the most recent version of the K3 Utility from our web page at http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm. It's verison 1.16.7.25. There are step-by-step instructions in K3 Utility Help, troubleshooting, MCU load failure, that will walk you through the recovery steps. 73

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by Norton Internet Security in Windows 7

I was tasked to remove it of a bunch of servers once. From: "Charlie T, K3ICH" To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 1:57 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by Norton Internet Security in Windows 7

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

Has the rule limiting gain to 15dB been changed or rescinded by the FCC yet? Do you expect Elecraft to provide such a "mod" before the rule has changed? Snickerand cover it under warranty? On 3/18/2017 12:01 PM, Gmail - George wrote: I agree Dan, Make a modification kit available to

[Elecraft] K3 not Seen By Computer after OS upgrade

I bit the bullet and upgrade from Win 7 to 10 this morning in an effort to address some issues I just couldn't live with any longer. All was fine until I plugged the USB cable from my K3 into the computer and nothing. No recognition what so ever. I went to the Elecraft site and downloaded and

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by Norton Internet Security in Windows 7

Windows Defender (Win8 and Win10) does a fine job, and it comes with Windows (no extra expense). For Win7, Microsoft Security Essentials (also free, but you have to download it) is also very good. Use those tools as well as some good common sense - don't click on links in emails unless you

Re: [Elecraft] Linear

Well said Chris. I would add: Modularity should include combinations of power amplifier modules. Once there is more than one amplifier module, one may ask: Does it ever make sense to use them in a way where the output power is not combined? When output is to be fed alternately to different

Re: [Elecraft] Linear

Jim, I would suggest testing the more mainstream 1.3 or 2kfa. I agree that their "clean ness" is important ( thus the observe and improve suggestion) but what I was trying to emphasize is feature set. They are on to something with the solution in a box. Cable reduction, shack simplification

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Upgrades - Order of Installation

Ted, If you have the KRX3 subreceiver installed, it will have to come out for the KBPF3 upgrade. So leave it out until the other upgrades are installed - there is more "finger room", and there is no other logical reason. Install the KXV3B before the KIO3B simply because the KXV3 is below

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by Norton Internet Security in Windows 7

After I got tired of both Norton and McAfee and dumped them years ago, I have been using AVG without incident for at least a decade now. And doing research via the WEB, I'm all over the place downloading files, etc., from unknown sites as well as dealing with attachments to e-mails daily. AVG

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by Norton Internet Security in Windows 7

YEP, Norton IS a bear to get rid of. It almost takes smashing the computer to kill it. Chas -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Josh Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 1:16 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re:

[Elecraft] K3 Upgrades - Order of Installation

I am about to install the KXV3B, the KIO3B, and the KBPF3 upgrade in my K3. [The new synths have already been installed.} I remember seeing a thread here some months ago about the best order in which to do those installations, but I have not been able to find it in the archives. Any advice

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by Norton Internet Security in Windows 7

Dumped Norton many years ago. It's nearly a virus itself. Haven't seen a replacement suggested yet, so.. I've been very happy with NOD32. It's around $30/yr, not the cheapest, but hasn't let me down. Have also heard good reviews of Avast which is (used to be?) free. 73, Josh W6XU Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] Linear

On Sat,3/18/2017 9:22 AM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote: The 2 standouts are the Expert amp line, and the yet to be released Flex/4o3a power genius. Before calling an amplifier a standout, it must be CLEAN. Based on my measurements, my SPE-1KFA is significantly broader on CW than my KPA500 and

Re: [Elecraft] Who sells a small RF quiet solar charge controller?

blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } I use Phil Salas', AD5X, automatic voltage reducer to protect my KX3 from over voltage issues with LiPo batteries.  This should

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

I agree Dan, Make a modification kit available to licensed operators and blessed by Elecraft. Kit of parts w/pc board would be ok by me. Maybe one with 2 inputs - one for K3 (100 watt rigs) and another for KX2 or KX3 (QRP) rigs. Seems wasteful to feed the KPA500 with a KX3 + KPX100 to the input

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by Norton Internet Security in Windows 7

On Sat, Mar 18, 2017 at 1:05 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > On Fri,3/17/2017 10:52 PM, Oliver Barrett wrote: > >> Any suggestions on how to get around this? >> > > Easy. Dump Norton. I see repeated issues with that software screwing up > ham software. > > 73, Jim K9YC

Re: [Elecraft] Who sells a small RF quiet solar charge controller?

Snip I use a Genasun GV-5 and a Bioenno Power 4.5 Ah LiFePO4 battery to power my KX2. I agree with Jim. These components work great together--but with one exception: I can't float the battery with the GV-5. When the battery approaches full charge, its internal monitoring disconnects the

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

It would be very nice to have the ability to make a unauthorized, unofficial simple mod. Maybe call it the KX3 mod. This mod would allow one to drive the amp to full output with a KX2 or KX3. Dan KM6CQ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by Norton Internet Security in Windows 7

The word Anti-Virus has always been a misnomer. The AV software is ALWAYS going to be 12-24 hours behind the malware writers. If you get bit, the AV software may find it after you update definitions...but it might not. If you get bit by the wrong bug no amount of fiddling with AV definitions

[Elecraft] Linear

Lots of great feedback from all on the Elecraft brain trust. There is a market shift occurring in the full or near qro market. The 2 standouts are the Expert amp line, and the yet to be released Flex/4o3a power genius. One has to ask where the primary market for a full legal limit amp with

Re: [Elecraft] bricked my K3

Jamie, You say the K3 is "bricked", however, the most common problem is that the computer hiccuped during a firmware load. The Display says MCU LD and the TX light is blinking. If that is your condition, read the instructions for "Forcing A Firmware Load" in the K3 manual or in the K3

[Elecraft] Power Supply for K3s/10

I am looking for recommendation about what power supply can I use with K3s/10 (10 watt only). The rig does not have the KPA3 brick installed. This will be primarily a travelling rig and the weight + size is the reason I would like to have a small switching but RFI free power supply. I have SS30

[Elecraft] bricked my K3

trying to load new firmware..if I read Fred manual correctly, power on while holding “SHIFT/LO/0” should reset it but its not working..the SHIFT/LO/0 is that the knob for the width? I’m assuming it is, but mine doesn’t say the zero.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by Norton Internet Security in Windows 7

I would dump Norton's Years ago (when Norton had it) his stuff was pretty good Symantec, seems to have turned most the stuff Norton wrote into bloatware. I have never had a virus and I've been working with computers for over 35 years. What I now use is simply the Microsoft security essentials

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

This is relevant. The original ACOM2000 and ACOM antenna switch had to be used over a "network" for integration with the 2000. The "network" was an unusual one that many people tried to write software to access without success. There were all kinds of issues. It ended up being unusable.

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

I forgot that the KPA500 and K3s are the same size. Point remains KPA1500AT won't fit in the KPA500/K3s box. On 3/18/2017 9:57 AM, Kevin wrote: I hate to interrupt the group fantasy but, No way a "1500W key down forever any mode" solid state amp is going to be quiet, affordable, or fit in

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

The capability of switching ATU settings for different antennas, on the same band, with or without also switching output jacks. Control via simple logic signals, not only via serial commands and software. Alternately, provide a stand-alone accessory box which could respond to logic signals

[Elecraft] Elecraft Amp ...

I Am The Firm belief that both Wayne and Eric are looking at this reflector very seriously, plus seeing the new designs that are on the market and how they made me improved for the elecraft market. I have a Command 2500 full limit amplifier, but would love to have a full limit Elecraft to match

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked)by Norton Internet Security in Windows 7

sorry you went thru that annoyance. I have used Norton exclusively and have never had a virus or a Norton induced problem. 73, Leroy AB7CE -Original Message- From: Ken Talbott Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 7:05 AM To: 'lmarion' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE:

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

Most everything desired has already been mentioned. Use SPE amps as a baseline for features and learning curve. - QSK Preferably PIN diodes - Remote capability like the KPA500 but with more monitoring capability so I can put the amp in the basement alongside the KPA500. - SO2R capability built in

Re: [Elecraft] Linear Thoughts

Instead on just another linear ( yawn!) why not apply the considerable Elecraft talents to developing a non linear highly efficient ( and light) all mode amp via the path described in this month's QEX? Phil AA2EA Louisville Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 17, 2017, at 4:51 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts on pricing

one pricing advantage Elecraft has over the flex... no need to have the importer ( Flex) & the Manufacturer (Ranko 403A) in Montenegro both making a profit 1. connectivity for predistortion 2. trade in allowancefor my ACOMhih bill

Re: [Elecraft] K3S K3 beta firmware & thanks

Ian, It has not yet been released to beta. If you want to field test it, send an email direct to Wayne. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/18/2017 4:48 AM, glcazz...@alice.it wrote: Unable to work E51DWC on 20 cw this morning, I tried without result to find new beta firmware for my K3S , the beta

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked)by Norton Internet Security in Windows 7

Baaa! I resemble that snarky remark. Norton is the only utility that corrupted my OS and required complete re-installation. Ken ke4rg -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net ] On Behalf Of lmarion Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 8:54 AM To:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by Norton Internet Security in Windows 7

Norton's method of "protection" is simply to block everything it does not have sufficient experience with. That means most ham radio applications will be blocked. IMHO, a very poor way to "detect" a virus - it does not have to do any 'detecting' at all. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/18/2017 7:58 AM,

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked)by Norton Internet Security in Windows 7

My work and hobbies are not limited to amateur radio. Many fringe use programs are scrutinized by several different security monitoring software. My main hobby of astrophotography uses programs that trigger extra scrutiny frequently. They are doing their job. Simple as that. Norton allows the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by Norton Internet Security in Windows 7

Agreed! -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net ] On Behalf Of Jim Brown Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 2:05 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by Norton Internet Security in

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

A box which has a combiner for using two KPA500’s in unison plus pre-distortion. Dale, K9VUJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by Norton Internet Security in Windows 7

Oliver, I have Windows 7, so hopefully this will apply to your OS. Go to the lower right of your screen. If you have the standard configuration, there will be a system tray. Left click on the "up arrow" to bring up the hidden icons. Right click on the Norton Icon, which is a yellow check mark

[Elecraft] K3S K3 beta firmware & thanks

Unable to work E51DWC on 20 cw this morning, I tried without result to find new beta firmware for my K3S , the beta firmware announced by Wayne Burdick some days ago.It is not in the usual beta firmware download page, where there is only the version 5.57. Samebody can say me where I can find

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by Norton Internet Security in Windows 7

Norton will allow you to override and installs it just fine. Leroy AB7CE -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Oliver Barrett Sent: Friday, March 17, 2017 11:52 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: Oliver Barrett

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by Norton Internet Security in Windows 7

I will second that suggestion. Norton takes total control of most all programs and sees ham software as virus. Dumped Norton over a decade ago. Gene N9TF - Original Message - From: Jim Brown To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sat, 18 Mar 2017 06:05:06 -

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by Norton Internet Security in Windows 7

On Fri,3/17/2017 10:52 PM, Oliver Barrett wrote: Any suggestions on how to get around this? Easy. Dump Norton. I see repeated issues with that software screwing up ham software. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: