Re: [Elecraft] AUX port gender on KPA1500 different than KPA500

I would think both amplifiers will have the same connector on the production models since the order page lists the same cable (KPAK3AUX) for both of them. Mike KI0HA On 12/2/2017 23:17, James F. Boehner MD via Elecraft wrote: The FCC OET External Pictures here:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PRE function question

Doug, I checked 20m about 5pm and noted S3 noise but also that I had the PRE turned on. With preamp off 20m noise is running S2. But both 40m and 80m see S6 noise on my inverted-V hung on the tower under the triband yagi. This high for usual on these bands for here (yes, PRE is off). I

Re: [Elecraft] AUX port gender on KPA1500 different than KPA500

Thanks Jim. I wasn't aware the FCC acceptance info was available. Unrelated but interesting is that the KPA1500 FAQ puts the typical drive power at 50W but the average in the FCC tests was 66W. 17m required a whopping 81W. -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/

Re: [Elecraft] 10 meter RTTY contest starts at 0000Z

The P3 with external monitor sure does a good job of displaying meteor pings! That's about all I am seeing on 10. Back to the 160 Contest. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Wayne Burdick Sent: Saturday, December 2, 2017 5:33 PM To: k...@roadrunner.com

Re: [Elecraft] AUX port gender on KPA1500 different than KPA500

The FCC OET External Pictures here: https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits equestTimeout=500=N_id=ihVuEIeRW6zTYKpm1zmQDA==& fcc_id=UTR-KPA1500 External Photos show a male AUX connector. Hopefully that is what the production model will have. '73 de JIM N2ZZ

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Announcement

Good Evening,    Another parcel of cloud pushes its way through a gap in the nearby mountains. It slides, tumbles its way down to a low area. Gradually this space fills with low layer of mist. As it fills the fog becomes more dense. I start seeing waves as an aliquot of cloud hits the ‘lake’

[Elecraft] AUX port gender on KPA1500 different than KPA500

The picture of back of the RF deck on the KPA1500 FAQ shows a female DE-15 for the AUX port. The KPA500 has a male DE-15 AUX port. Is the port in the picture correct or just a pre-production mock-up with the wrong gender? I ask because I'm inserting a switch box and am making the associated

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KXPA100 Power Output Difference

And "hamfest" Bird slugs have been found to notoriously be in error.  {if they work at all}   And remember, the Bird meter is a voltage sensing instrument and any impedance deviation from the calibrated value, normally 50 ohms, will introduce an error in the reading. 73 Bob, K4TAX On

[Elecraft] For Sale: 4-band K1 (needs work)

=== Full disclosure:  This radio needs work to get it going. ===   I got it in a trade with another ham a few years ago.  I bought a 4-band filter board for it, and after staring intently at the parts layout diagram I STILL installed the four trimmer capacitors backwards!  It does work with them 

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KXPA100 Power Output Difference

A 20% error is not at all unusual in commercial wattmeters either. The famous "Bird" units are only accurate to 5% of full scale. That means that if you are reading 1/2 scale the accuracy is only 10% and only 20% as 1/4 scale. Since Hams tend not to buy all the slugs needed to ensure their

[Elecraft] K3s New Builder

Tom – I would add only one suggestion to all of the good advice that’s been posted here. That is, to read everything before doing anything. I have found it true in pretty much every complex thing I’ve ever done, both professionally and at the radio workbench – knowing how one piece of a

[Elecraft] 160 meter contest also going on -- LOTS of activity

The ARRL 160 m contest is in full swing. See: http://www.arrl.org/160-meter Sounds like Field Day on the band right now, at least in the CW segment. Give it a listen. 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] 10 meter RTTY contest starts at 0000Z

Looks like 10 m is acting like 6 meters today -- all the activity is sporadic-E, an all in the eastern half of the U.S. Wayne > On Dec 2, 2017, at 4:31 PM, wrote: > > I have a blast with my KX3 during RTTY contests. I sometimes use the QRP >

Re: [Elecraft] 10 meter RTTY contest starts at 0000Z

I have a blast with my KX3 during RTTY contests. I sometimes use the QRP Works Ham Central Terminal with my rig, but about two months ago I simply ran the rig sans terminal using nothing more than message memories and a paddle during a contest. I easily worked about 24 DX countries through a

[Elecraft] 10 meter RTTY contest starts at 0000Z

An RTTY contests is a great time to try your Elecraft rig’s built-in RTTY capability, either using a keyer paddle or the Terminal window in the Utility application. (Applies to K3, K3S, KX2, KX3.) The 10 meter RTTY contests starts soon (Z), so take a listen if you get a chance. You can use

Re: [Elecraft] K3S New Builder (Tom NB5Q)

A key time and mistake-saver is to be sure to check off each step in the assembly procedure as you complete it. Double check to be sure it was done as stated before checking it off. That is why Wayne has mandated check boxes on all significant steps, so you can be sure where you left off after

Re: [Elecraft] 2 X K3S and N1MM+ SO2R RTTY

Bill, Do you have anything plugged into the LINE IN jack on the K3S? That overrides the output of the CODEC. Have you adjusted the audio level to produce 4 bars with the 5th bar flashing on the ALC meter? Yes, that is unique with Elecraft gear. If you are not familiar with that

[Elecraft] 2 X K3S and N1MM+ SO2R RTTY

Sorry for the space. The problem had to do with enabling the 2nd CODEC in the audio panel. Now both transmitters are being keyed, but only with PTT enabled. It still doesn't work with VOX and I can't here the sent audio in the monitor. And the radios sometimes hang in transmit. Hmmm... Bill

[Elecraft] Sale items

CrankIr antenna & Begali key Sold. Thank you for responses Sid KC2EE __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K3S New Builder (Tom NB5Q)

Thank you all for the advice. I'm looking forward to beginning and I plan to pace myself and since I'm the caregiver for my wife I will have to ration things out. I'm sure I will be back, all of the posts are very interesting and seem to always generate a lot of interest and knowledgable answers.

[Elecraft] 2 X K3S and N1MM+ SO2R RTTY

I just got my second K3S and can't get it going SO2R with N1MM+ RTTY The first K3S runs AFSK through the USB. VOX is used. DTR is used for CW keying. PTT for DIGI modes is not enabled. Has always worked great. (I did read the DTR keying won't work in SO2R, but my SO2R will be RTTY only) I got

[Elecraft] KX2

My KX2 is Sold. Thank you for your responses. Sid KC2EE __ 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:

[Elecraft] For Sale

My backyard operating operating days are over due to health issues. Some of my portable stuff listed is for sale. Please contact me off line if any interest: s...@leben.com * KX2 with options * Begali Adventure Dual Paddle, with mounts * CrankIR (Steppir), portable Vertical

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PRE function question

Got one of those "cranky electric fence" across the highway.  The Noise Blanker does a wonderful job of making it go away and not punch holes in the signal at the same time.   Thanks Elecraft! 73 Bob, K4TAX On 12/2/2017 9:05 AM, Doug Person wrote: That seems odd. I live in a community of

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PRE function question

That seems odd. I live in a community of about 2000 spread over an area of 450 square miles. There is power and phone service to every house. Internet is either satellite or over the cellular network. My noise level on 20 meters is less than S1 and usually doesn't even move the meter. 80 and

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KXPA100 Power Output Difference

Don's points are very good.   Add to that the resistance or load value to which the power indicator was calibrated.  Ideally it is 50 ohms R +j0.  However, being a voltage sensing circuit, any deviation from 50 ohms will impact the indication.  Thus a 55 ohm load, showing a SWR of 1.1:1 can

Re: [Elecraft] K3S New Builder (Tom NB5Q)

I agree with all this advice. I can tell you that any questions you have will be answered by the fine people on the Elecraft forums, and if they can't, Elecraft provides exceptional help. I have built three Elecraft kits and got help from one of the designers on one of the forums, on a weekend,

Re: [Elecraft] K3S New Builder (Tom NB5Q)

HI Tom, I, like you, chose to get back into ham radio after many years by building the K3S. Don suggestions are right on the money. Follow the instructions to the letter. I made 3 small errors, all found with the help of Elecraft tech support, and I think with Don’s help as well. I