Re: [Elecraft] MH3 rattle?

Thanks, Chuck. I took mine apart and it looks like the cause is the small plastic donut (with foam wrapped around it) that surrounds the wire between the circuit board and mic. I think it had enough room to wiggle around. Once reassembled, the rattling went away, as I suspect the wire

Re: [Elecraft] OT Learning Morse anew

I was one of the last Radio Officers to sail an all CW ship. It was the SS Tampa Bay, call sign KNJA. We worked our way up and down the South American coasts from ports in the US gulf coast. I mainly worked WLO on 16 and 22 MHz. We typically hummed along around 30 WPM due to the requirement

Re: [Elecraft] OT Learning Morse anew

The guys I looked up to were the radio ops on ship. They sat at a typewriter and had to type perfectly as they copied perfectly. Rich, n0ce From: Ron D'Eau Claire Sent: Monday, June 12, 2017 6:34 PM To: 'KENT TRIMBLE';

[Elecraft] June NAQCC Sprint

The June NAQCC sprint is this coming Tuesday evening local time (June 13th, EDT - 8:30-10:30PM, CDT - 7:30-9:30PM, MDT - 6:30-8:30PM, PDT - 5:30-7:30PM), which translates as Wednesaday,June 14th, 0030 to 0230Z in all cases. For all the "official" information, please go to:

Re: [Elecraft] OT Learning Morse anew

Looking forward to starting the academy in the fall. :) __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/12/2017 6:33 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote > But Amateur Radio is a whole different world with different skills being > most useful, skills such as head copy at 20 or 30 wpm. I enjoy "reading the

Re: [Elecraft] mic

Folks, at 41 postings this thread is well past the normal list guidelines max of10-15 posts. Let's end it for now before someone gets hurt hitting their delete key.. ;-) 73, Eric List moderator /elecraft.com/ __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] OT Learning Morse anew

In military and commercial brass pounding in the USA, we were limited to something between 13 and 20 wpm, usually closer to 13, because long studies demonstrated that slower is faster because of fewer mistakes copying every letter correctly on a keyboard or paper. And hearing whole "words" was a

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Flash mob experiment, right now, 28.050 +/- 5?

That's pretty cool! mwold On Mon, Jun 12, 2017 at 2:12 PM, Charles Powell doctor...@yahoo.com [KX3] < kx3-nore...@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > > > Just got a chance to turn on the radio and went to 10 meters (2110 UTC). > I’m listening to W1AW on 28.0675 at S7 with very

[Elecraft] KE7X Macro Programming book updated for DE command

I've finished the update to include the Delay command in the Elecraft Macro Programming book now available at www.lulu.com. Lulu has a 10% discount available today (BOOKSHIP17). See http://www.ke7x.com/home/macro-programming for more details and what has been added for the

Re: [Elecraft] mic -David Clark aviation headsets

Thanks to all for the all the info. I have concluded that, should I ever find the DC headset in the garage, I'm going to leave it there. I currently use a Heil Proset I got from Elecraft. I get very good reports when I'm on SSB, which is only rarely, thanks in part to my K3's TXEQ. It's

Re: [Elecraft] mic

Some of those use what's called a "Bantam" jack plug for one function (Mic or Can's, I forget which.) Was very common in landline telecoms and broadcast circles some time back. Best bet, is to look on the David Clark website. They are also quite helpful if you contact them too.

Re: [Elecraft] On relearning morse

On Mon, Jun 12, 2017 at 2:08 PM, Tox wrote: > Just ordered a KX3 to replace the FT-817 that was stolen last year, and > hoping to get it in time for Field Day. > ​Let me be the first to say the potentially politically incorrect thing to say... Between you and the thief,

Re: [Elecraft] OT Learning Morse anew

One caveat, Fred . . . Traffic handlers MUST copy on paper or on a word processor. In my opinion, one is not a skilled telegrapher until one can copy in head and on paper with equal accuracy. 73, Kent K9ZTV On 6/12/2017 11:59 AM, Fred Moore wrote: the moral... put down the pencil and

Re: [Elecraft] OT Learning Morse anew

Doug . . . This is a super-great story! You need to send it to QST for its "letters to the editor" page. 73, Kent K9ZTV On 6/12/2017 12:03 PM, Doug Smith wrote: I agree about getting on the air. And, about the value of the old Novice class in providing a “safe harbor”. When I got my

Re: [Elecraft] Flash mob experiment, right now, 28.050 +/- 5?

Clearly propagation was regional. I only heard two or three call signs, none complete enough for a contact. All were Midwest stations. My 100 watts and wire antenna netted no returns, but Reverse Beacon showed my CQs consistently strong toward the East Coast. What power and antenna were

[Elecraft] On relearning morse

Thanks to folks for posting what's worked for them in the past. I met bare minimum accuracy and speed to get my license in ~2001, then never used it. Now interested in trying to relearn it. Can't find my MFJ trainer (which is how I passed the test the first time - driving from portland to san

[Elecraft] K7QO Code Course

My own favorite code course is the FREE one offered by the legendary Chuck Adams, K7QO. You can find it at http://www.k7qo.net and it is chock-full of code practice material, even an entire novel when you get to the point where you can read code in your head.   Practice lessons, answer key,

[Elecraft] K7QO code course

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Re: [Elecraft] OT Learning Morse anew

I agree about getting on the air. And, about the value of the old Novice class in providing a “safe harbor”. When I got my novice ticket I went out and bought crystals for various frequencies on 80, 40 and 15 meters. Frequencies were random and I had three on 80 meters — 3713, 3723 and 3741.

Re: [Elecraft] Flash mob experiment, right now, 28.050 +/- 5?

Yes, but the point is to have them daily! Since this worked, there will be more :) Wayne > On Jun 12, 2017, at 8:46 AM, KENT TRIMBLE wrote: > > A phenomenon appearing yearly at 1800Z on Field Day Saturday. > > K9ZTV >

Re: [Elecraft] OT Learning Morse anew

I am convinced that the barrier most folks have is from bad habits that allow you to unconsciously learn double and triple conversion in your head. when you are slow.. hear the sound, count the elements, determine what it means, then convert to writing.. I am 100% convinced that doing anything

Re: [Elecraft] Flash mob experiment, right now, 28.050 +/- 5?

Got two mid country stations from East Coast. Heard a few WC stations but QRN made ID tough. Much better luck on 6M Canada, Maine, Cuba, KS. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Flash-mob-experiment-right-now-28-050-5-tp7631650p7631676.html Sent from the

Re: [Elecraft] Flash mob experiment, right now, 28.050 +/- 5?

Just worked Detroit, and heard MD but have to QRT. W3HBM, Bar Harbor, ME On 6/12/2017 10:47 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Hi all, I’m hearing CW beacons from all over the place on 10 meters right now. (Supposedly some multi-hop activity on 6 meters, too.) If you’re awake and would like to

Re: [Elecraft] OT Learning Morse anew

That is the essence of learning CW in a nutshell. Back in 1969 when i attended college to become a Merchant Navy RO, CW was a function that had to mastered, no CW no job it was that simple. 22 people on the course from all walks of life. all with the dream of becoming Radio Officers. No

Re: [Elecraft] OT Learning Morse anew

Amen, Kent. Bill, KE5OG On Mon, Jun 12, 2017 at 10:43 AM, KENT TRIMBLE wrote: > I thoroughly agree with Kev about "getting on the air." > > I teach two and sometimes three Morse Code classes every Saturday > morning. The students all KNOW the code. They can accurately copy

Re: [Elecraft] Flash mob experiment, right now, 28.050 +/- 5?

A phenomenon appearing yearly at 1800Z on Field Day Saturday. K9ZTV On 6/12/2017 10:34 AM, Bill Brooks wrote: You guys are COOL. A flash mob on CW to open up an otherwise dead band. What a Wonderful idea, Wayne. Bill, KE5OG __

Re: [Elecraft] Flash mob experiment, right now, 28.050 +/- 5?

I hear lots of E skip lately. But there aren't enough ion clouds in the right places for me to reach you guys! But I did work an LZ (about 860 miles away) lower in the band with good signals. Vic 4X6GP > On 12 Jun 2017, at 18:55, EUGENE GABRY wrote: > > >> On June 12, 2017

[Elecraft] Nothing heard

Nothing heard here in Montana on 28050.0 Will continue to QSX 73! K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This

Re: [Elecraft] Flash mob experiment, right now, 28.050 +/- 5?

> On June 12, 2017 at 10:23 AM Wayne Burdick wrote: > > > In these days of low solar activity we have to make our own openings > > Wayne > N6KR I think the key lesson we have learned here is, call CQ much, much more often then just watching spots and listening. If we

[Elecraft] Flash mob experiment, right now, 28.050 +/- 5?

Well that was fun! Only time for one QSO and it was with Dale WA8SRA (K3, 500 watts) whose signal got stronger as the QSO continued. I hope this is still going on later when I have more time to play. Nice to see 10m being opened by a reflector posting! 73 all, John AE5X

[Elecraft] Steve, WB6RSE's message

The Farnsworth method is the best! 73 Ken - K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by:

Re: [Elecraft] OT Learning Morse anew

I thoroughly agree with Kev about "getting on the air." I teach two and sometimes three Morse Code classes every Saturday morning. The students all KNOW the code. They can accurately copy 10 WPM and above, and can send quite decently. But no matter how much I encourage, cajole, or

Re: [Elecraft] Flash mob experiment, right now, 28.050 +/- 5?

I only had a few minutes, and worked 5 stations. N8NN was my first. His signal was actually only 559 but I gave him 599 before looking at the meter. My noise level was VERY low this morning so several signals really jumped out at me. Some were honest S-9 sigs... a real treat. As near as I could

Re: [Elecraft] OT Learning Morse anew

Farnsworth. http://www.justlearnmorsecode.com/farnsworth.html 73 - Steve WB6RSE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Flash mob experiment, right now, 28.050 +/- 5?

You guys are COOL. A flash mob on CW to open up an otherwise dead band. What a Wonderful idea, Wayne. Bill, KE5OG On Mon, Jun 12, 2017 at 10:23 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > In these days of low solar activity we have to make our own openings > > Wayne > N6KR > > > > On

Re: [Elecraft] Flash mob experiment, right now, 28.050 +/- 5?

Worked three, but band conditions are poor. Wish that sunspot cycle would hurry up and peak again! Bert N8NN -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Monday, June 12, 2017 10:48 AM To: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Flash mob experiment, right now, 28.050 +/- 5?

Just worked 4 folks on 28.050... and am now moving to 28.052. Dave - K9FN On Mon, Jun 12, 2017 at 11:19 AM, Marvin Wheeler wrote: > Just worked Wayne on 28.050. I am on the coast in Western Washington. > Signal > was marginal due to QSB but came up and was easily

Re: [Elecraft] OT Learning Morse anew

One approach is to expand one's vocabulary. You recognize CQ at almost any speed, because it is so familiar, as well as most "Q" signals, RST, BT, BK, etc. Hardly anyone needs to copy 5 letter groups these days like we did as Navy radiomen. One fellow has provided this:

Re: [Elecraft] Flash mob experiment, right now, 28.050 +/- 5?

In these days of low solar activity we have to make our own openings Wayne N6KR > On Jun 12, 2017, at 8:19 AM, Marvin Wheeler wrote: > > Just worked Wayne on 28.050. I am on the coast in Western Washington. Signal > was marginal due to QSB but came up and was

Re: [Elecraft] OT Learning Morse anew

Hello Scott. Out of all that you only quote the word coddling? I didn't say anything about how someone else should learn Morse code (other than maybe Just do it). I said how I learned it. Nothing fancy, nose to the grindstone, learn by doing. It's just Morse code. It is not a new language. It is a

Re: [Elecraft] Flash mob experiment, right now, 28.050 +/- 5?

Just worked Wayne on 28.050. I am on the coast in Western Washington. Signal was marginal due to QSB but came up and was easily copyable. Thanks for the qso. Marv KG7V --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Re: Flash mob experiment, right now, 28.050 +/- 5?

Worked KG7V just now. Thanks. Still on 28050. Wayne > On Jun 12, 2017, at 8:13 AM, Paul Kobetz wrote: > > > > On Jun 12, 2017, at 7:52 AM, 'kg9hfr...@gmail.com' kg9hfr...@gmail.com [KX3] > wrote: > >> KG9H here >> >> > On Jun 12, 2017, at

Re: [Elecraft] OT Learning Morse anew

I think there are three factors necessary to learning CW. All are important and they are: 1. Desire 2. Patience 3. Persistence There is no other easy or quick way to achieve your goal. Marv KG7V K3S, KPA500, KANT3m P3 --- This email has been checked for

Re: [Elecraft] Flash mob experiment, right now, 28.050 +/- 5?

I hear a few very weak sigs in there. My main antenna is offline so I’m using a rotatable dipole at 25’. I’ll be on for awhile. And yes, this is an experiment in “opening the band” :) Anyone should be able to do it. Name your time/place. Wayne N6KR > On Jun 12, 2017, at 8:00 AM,

Re: [Elecraft] mic

On Sun,6/11/2017 4:16 PM, Art Peters wrote: The point that I'll say is that the Yamaha headset, which I did buy largely from your raving reviews, did a fine job, but were never as comfortable as my other headsets. I do use them as a spare and for guest ops. In fact, if I wear them for more

Re: [Elecraft] Flash mob experiment, right now, 28.050 +/- 5?

So I guess Wayne / Elecraft can “open the bands?” Just worked two folks on 28.050.06 De KG9H > On Jun 12, 2017, at 9:47 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > Hi all, > > I’m hearing CW beacons from all over the place on 10 meters right now. > (Supposedly some multi-hop activity on

Re: [Elecraft] Flash mob experiment, right now, 28.050 +/- 5?

KG9H here > On Jun 12, 2017, at 9:47 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > Hi all, > > I’m hearing CW beacons from all over the place on 10 meters right now. > (Supposedly some multi-hop activity on 6 meters, too.) > > If you’re awake and would like to participate in a 10 meter

[Elecraft] Flash mob experiment, right now, 28.050 +/- 5?

Hi all, I’m hearing CW beacons from all over the place on 10 meters right now. (Supposedly some multi-hop activity on 6 meters, too.) If you’re awake and would like to participate in a 10 meter “flash mob” experiment, please join me on 28.050 +/- 5 kHz. Initially, callsigns ending in A-L

Re: [Elecraft] OT Learning Morse anew

How in the world is someone learning something in a way that most suits them "coddling?" People learn things differently, even Morse. Finding the way that best suits someone is not coddling them, it's helping them to learn efficiently. Scott N9AA On 6/12/17 8:18 AM, Kevin - K4VD wrote: ​I

Re: [Elecraft] MH3 rattle?

Mine doesn't rattle. It comes apart fairly easily to check why. - Chuck, KE9UW -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/MH3-rattle-tp7631577p7631648.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] OT Learning Morse anew

​I learned code by memorizing 5 wpm and then getting on the air and having as many contacts as I could. Nothing fancy, no coddling. Just do it. 73, Kev ​ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] OT Learning Morse anew

Without going into too much detail (or extending this OT thread too much!), the way to get over the sub-12 wpm "hump" is to learn to copy short words and combinations of letters ("ing" "the" "out" etc.) as a unit, and not one character at a time. One way to practice this is to use the

[Elecraft] NoGaQRP Rig Stands

I purchased a 30/60 radio stand from Paul, W4KLY last week. The unit is very nice and does exactly what I wanted it to do, stack the PX3 above the KX3 which fits nicely on my operating desk. For those not familiar with the stands (there are several different models) check out

Re: [Elecraft] 6m off-frequency

On 11/06/17 22:41, Erik Basilier wrote: > I don't have any suggestions for a solution beyond what others have already > mentioned, but as a side note I would like to discuss the concept of "off > frequency". > > It seems to me that these days, on the HF bands that I frequent, more and > more

Re: [Elecraft] OT Learning Morse anew

I only allowed myself to buy my KX3 after I'd completed a number of CW QSOs. I stumbled through most of them, but I confidently expected the KX3 would provide me with an incentive to improve my Morse, and I'd get better at it quite quickly. It didn't quite work out that way, though. I've had

Re: [Elecraft] OT Learning Morse anew

I learned morse by copying from 78 rpm phongraph records, gradually increasing the speed, but I believe modern methods based of Farnsworth are far superior. My club asked me to think about how the club could conduct cw training. I searched for resources online, and was very impressed when I