[Elecraft] K3 utility to monitor extended display of characters sent from K3S keyer problem

2018-03-02 Thread Tom Norris
I'm beginning my learning curve with my new K3S Kit (after a trip to Elecraft for them to correct the 400hz filter I put in backwards! Otherwise it was a good, fun build). I'm wanting to practice CW sending and I am able to see my K3S paddle input characters in the K3S VFO B. But I am not able to

Re: [Elecraft] Advice needed: Remote Station Enhancement

2018-03-02 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
It's great to say what should have been done, particularly when the original design is 35+ years old (Yaesu transceiver/FL-7000). It is not practical to make a change to all the legacy hardware so any equipment supporting Yaesu format "Band Data" needs to be designed to be +12V tolerant and any

[Elecraft] Shack project

2018-03-02 Thread Charles Carlon
Time to update and organize the Shack. I currently have Icom 756 Pro III Icom 7100 KX3 with Panadaptor Ameritron 811 Work SSB and digital modes QRP with the KX3 battery and solar Not a contestor and not good enough yet for CW Upgrade options Sell 7100 and buy KPA 100 or Icom 7300 Sell 756

Re: [Elecraft] Advice needed: Remote Station Enhancement

2018-03-02 Thread Cady, Fred
Right on Don. 73, Fred KE7X From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Don Wilhelm Sent: Friday, March 2, 2018 5:19 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Advice needed:

Re: [Elecraft] Advice needed: Remote Station Enhancement

2018-03-02 Thread Don Wilhelm
I believe that logic can quickly merge into the idea that "the first to introduce BCD Band Data" will "set the standard". I for one do not believe that is the best approach, and certainly not sufficient to 'set a standard', which may have serious flaws when extended beyond that manufacturer's

Re: [Elecraft] Advice needed: Remote Station Enhancement

2018-03-02 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
As far as older Yaesu transceivers are concerned, their design is proprietary and cannot be brought into the mold without serious converters (which should frankly be easily constructed by the serious amateur). Yaesu's transceivers were the *first* to use BCD "band data". As such, it should

Re: [Elecraft] Advice needed: Remote Station Enhancement

2018-03-02 Thread Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT
Actually, we're talking about exactly the same thing. I should have included tags. Sorry for the omission. On 3/2/2018 2:03 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On 3/2/2018 1:48 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote: The nice thing about standards is that there are so many to choose from. Actually, what we're

Re: [Elecraft] Advice needed: Remote Station Enhancement

2018-03-02 Thread Jim Brown
On 3/2/2018 1:48 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote: The nice thing about standards is that there are so many to choose from. Actually, what we're describing here is the LACK of a Standard -- each company decided in isolation how to implement things like this. I serve on the Standards

Re: [Elecraft] Advice needed: Remote Station Enhancement

2018-03-02 Thread Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT
The nice thing about standards is that there are so many to choose from. 73 -- Lynn On 3/2/2018 1:43 PM, ab2tc wrote: My main point is that the amateur community should move towards following the "standard". If all devices followed that "standard" they would all work together and there would

Re: [Elecraft] Advice needed: Remote Station Enhancement

2018-03-02 Thread ab2tc
Hi all, Of course this assumes that the sole transmitter on the bus obeys the rules as well, which is to be an open collector or open drain (or relay contact to ground). I am sorry if I omitted that point. As far as older Yaesu transceivers are concerned, their design is proprietary and cannot

[Elecraft] KPA1500 arrived

2018-03-02 Thread Carl Yaffey
#38 arrived today in fine shape. Just worked 3C3W on 20M CW Thanks Elecraft gang! 73 Carl Yaffey K8NU Recording studio. cyaffeyno_s...@gmail.com 614 268 6353, Columbus OH http://www.carl-yaffey.com http://www.grassahol.com http://www.bluesswing.com

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 compared with the latest "Ultra Portable"

2018-03-02 Thread Chris Hallinan
Curious what you use for an antenna at hotel rooms? Many hotel rooms have windows that don't even open. On Fri, Mar 2, 2018 at 10:10 AM, Irma & Linas(LY2H) wrote: > I have both the FT- 817nd ( since ten years) and the KX-2 ( since about > two years). > The '817 used to

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 compared with the latest "Ultra Portable"

2018-03-02 Thread Hajo Dezelski
Hello, one thing which was not mentioned here: As far as my memory serves me well: The FT-817 was not usable with QSK operation and the relais made noise like an old sewing machine. 73 de Hajo Gruss Hajo --- Cela est bien dit, mais il faut cultiver notre jardin.

Re: [Elecraft] Sale - XV50 Transverter

2018-03-02 Thread Don Wilhelm
Ken, A slight correction - the K2 does NOT need the K60XV option for transverter operation, although it makes things easier. The XV50 can be driven by any transceiver that produces 1mW up to 8 watts. The jumpers in the XV50 must be set properly to control the power input range. 73, Don

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ACC1 to PC and expert 1.3K-fa ?

2018-03-02 Thread Andre Bourbon
Hi Igor , Tnx for info . On this moment I test the KX3 with the expert 1K-fa . The settings for elecraft are not in the menu ( 1k-fa). On the 1.3K-fa there are cat settings for elecraft . I will try it when my 1.3K-fa is arrived , end of March . 73’ André C5YK / C5S / (exC56YK ) /

[Elecraft] Sale - XV50 Transverter

2018-03-02 Thread Ken Jones
Hi All, Have the subject transverter I'm not using. Works well. No scratches, dents or dings. Comes with the original manual and the three connecting cables for the K2. For the K2 you need the K60XV option. The "builder alert" bypass cap change has been done and the sheets included. The XV

[Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 compared with the latest "Ultra Portable"

2018-03-02 Thread Irma & Linas(LY2H)
I have both the FT- 817nd ( since ten years) and the KX-2 ( since about two years). The '817 used to be an unbeatable champion in the QRP rigs class for many years due to its versatility, all-band (160m -70cm) all mode features. It travelled with me all accross Europe and did a great job in

[Elecraft] K3_630 meter

2018-03-02 Thread Ken Roberson via Elecraft
Hello all,There is a photo of the 630 meter station on my web-site.Also info on antenna and remote tuner. Thanks 73 Ken K5DNLwww.k5dnl.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: