Re: [Elecraft] K3: CM500 vs. SB40

Comparison: https://pasteboard.co/HcSCnnK.jpg Yeah. I'm due for a new CM500. I thought I'd try the SB45, but don't really like it :/ 73, ~iain / N6ML On Tue, Mar 20, 2018 at 10:29 PM, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote: > Depends how big your ears are, I suppose... but for

Re: [Elecraft] K3: CM500 vs. SB40

Depends how big your ears are, I suppose... but for me, the CM500 is more comfortable - the SB45 opening is quite a bit smaller, and pinches my ears a bit. I also like the mesh band (CM500) better than the squishy one (SB45)... but I'm not bald... yet 73, ~iain / N6ML On Tue, Mar 20,

Re: [Elecraft] K3: CM500 vs. SB40

The SB45 does appear to go around your ear. Another option is to add a boom mic to the headphones you like. The ModMic attaches to headphones. https://antlionaudio.com/ Interesting, one of their sales regions is “Amateur Radio”. Here is a ModMic vendor that includes some mic adaptors.

Re: [Elecraft] K3: CM500 vs. SB40

I have a related question. Considering the CM500 (or similar) for use with my KX3 in outdoor conditions (windy beach or windy hilltop). Also I wear over the ear hearing aids so need a headset that has a muff the surrounds the ear. A headset sitting on my ear puts sound into the ear; hearing

Re: [Elecraft] KAT100-1 and 2 Discontinued

The KAT100-1 is still shown on the Products page. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/20/2018 10:10 PM, George Winship, NC5G wrote: I hope you are right, Don. The shipping status page shows both the 1 and 2 discontinued. And neither one is on the order page. I built my K2 in 2001 and later added the amp,

Re: [Elecraft] KAT100-1 and 2 Discontinued

I will contact the folks at Elecraft tomorrow to see why the KAT100-1 has disappeared from the website. Perhaps it was an error. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/20/2018 10:10 PM, George Winship, NC5G wrote: I hope you are right, Don. The shipping status page shows both the 1 and 2 discontinued. And

Re: [Elecraft] KAT100-1 and 2 Discontinued

I hope you are right, Don. The shipping status page shows both the 1 and 2 discontinued. And neither one is on the order page. I built my K2 in 2001 and later added the amp, KAT100, etc. It has been one of the most fun things that I have done in this hobby. And it is still the main radio in

Re: [Elecraft] K3: CM500 vs. SB40

Jim, Based on the input here and the results I am getting I don't think it is wise to spend more time with the headset. Tnx for the input. N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Brown Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [Elecraft] K3: CM500 vs. SB40

Joe, Tnx for the input. I made the changes to the transmit equalizer. But still the CM-500 sounds better. Thank goodness the SB-40 is cheap enough to put to the side. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On

Re: [Elecraft] K3: CM500 vs. SB40

Hi Dave, Tnx for the input. The SB-40 looks and feels like the CM-500 but it doesn't play like it. The CM-500 sounds better in the monitor and gives better (more piercing ) audio reports. Going to get the SB-45 to try. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From:

Re: [Elecraft] K3: CM500 vs. SB40

Hi Don, Tnx for input. No noise in shack. The noise gate did not make any difference. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:donw...@embarqmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2018 7:32 PM To: N2TK, Tony ; 'Elecraft Reflector'

Re: [Elecraft] KAT100-1 and 2 Discontinued

Gary and all, The KAT100-1 is still available, it was the EC2 enclosure which was discontinued, and that is the reason the KAT100-2 was also discontinued. You cannot build the KAT100-2 without the enclosure. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/20/2018 8:32 PM, Gary Watson wrote: This may be old news, I

Re: [Elecraft] Transferring Macros between P3s

Not that I can find... Darn... Thanks for the thought Joe. 73s and thanks, Dave NK7Z https://www.nk7z.net On 03/20/2018 12:24 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: P3 Utility? 73,    ... Joe, W4TV On 3/20/2018 2:55 PM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: Hi, Is it possible to transfer a macro set on my

[Elecraft] KAT100-1 and 2 Discontinued

This may be old news, I searched and didn't see anything about it. I was looking at the Shipping Status page and noticed they had discontinued the tuner. They still have the KPA100 for sale, but without the tuner it's seems it won't be long before they discontinue the 100 watt amp. The K2 kit

Re: [Elecraft] K3: CM500 vs. SB40

On 3/20/2018 4:18 PM, N2TK, Tony wrote: Also my breath trips the Vox but I have to have the mike gain and Vox gain quite a bit higher than the Yamaha to get similar output for both mikes. That makes me suspect that the mic is a cardioid, which is essentially a "half-sphere" directional mic.

Re: [Elecraft] FP switches

I currently have an inoperative left shoulder [I'm left-handed [:-(( ] which the VA is working on, and Don, W3FPR, has answered my question ... exercising the switches does seem to correct the problem. I'm not up to replacing the switches right now, so I'm not going to bother Esupport.  I've

Re: [Elecraft] DMM

On 3/20/2018 12:51 PM, Chip Stratton wrote: Many years ago I bought a Fluke 8060A DMM. It was indeed a fine instrument, and still sought after today by some for a couple of its unique features. However some 8 years later the LCD slowly faded to uselessness. I have two of them, and both had

Re: [Elecraft] K3: CM500 vs. SB40

> My transmit equalizer is > > -16 > -16 > -7 > 0 > 0 > +4 > +10 > 0 > > Any thoughts or comments? +4 at 1600 Hz and +10 at 2400 Hz are rather aggressive and may contribute to the excess sensitivity to breath sounds. I'd be looking at +3, +5 (which represents 3 db/octave) or +2, +3 (close to 2

Re: [Elecraft] K3: CM500 vs. SB40

Tony, You might want to try the noise gate menu. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/20/2018 7:18 PM, N2TK, Tony wrote: I have been using a Yamaha CM500 for a few years and have been very happy with it. I just bought a Koss SB40 as a backup. The Koss looks like the Yamaha except the Koss doesn't use a biased

Re: [Elecraft] K3: CM500 vs. SB40

The SB-40, with its dynamic mic element, has a lot of bad reviews on Amazon regarding mic audio quality, so I never have tried it. The Koss SB-45 on the other hand, with its electret element, sounds great, and is very comfortable and affordable. I prefer it over my Yamaha CM500 because it

Re: [Elecraft] Support question

Wes, Since it was sent to both Wayne and Support, if Wayne answers, the support team may (or may not) also respond. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/20/2018 7:15 PM, Wes Stewart wrote: It was also sent to k3supp...@elecraft.com.  Is that not a good address? On 3/20/2018 3:56 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] FP switches

Skip, It is common (but not too frequent) for switches to develop a bit of sluggishness if they are not used much. Just how much depends on the environment they live in. Often they can be restored to 'like new' simply by exercising the switch - maybe 40 to 50 times. I don't think those

Re: [Elecraft] FP switches

Hi Fred, The switches are replaceable. Please contact support. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Mar 20, 2018, at 4:09 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > > I have a very early K3 [#642). After several years, the FP switches started > to get a little unpredictable ... AGC might cause some other

Re: [Elecraft] Support question

Yes, that’s a good address. What I meant was that the email was forwarded to me by CS. Wayne > On Mar 20, 2018, at 4:15 PM, Wes Stewart wrote: > > It was also sent to k3supp...@elecraft.com. Is that not a good address? > > On 3/20/2018 3:56 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

[Elecraft] Regarding K3/K3S "Power creep"

There were a couple of recent reports of slow convergence on the operator’s target power level, AKA "power creep.” Assuming that the operator has done a TX GAIN calibration on a given band, “power creep” on that band is probably due to higher than normal drive requirements. In such cases, a

[Elecraft] Appropriate DXE sequencer delay times for NCC-1, receive preamp, K3, KPA500

Setting up a DXE NCC-1 noise/phasing unit with my K-line and a simple amplified receive (noise) antenna and need to confirm the right delays for the various parts of the system. Here are the typical delay times indicated for the DXE TVSU-1 sequencer for solid-state gear: PTT: 10ms (VOX

[Elecraft] K3: CM500 vs. SB40

I have been using a Yamaha CM500 for a few years and have been very happy with it. I just bought a Koss SB40 as a backup. The Koss looks like the Yamaha except the Koss doesn't use a biased mike element. With the Koss I had to go to FP.H. Also my breath trips the Vox but I have to have the mike

Re: [Elecraft] Support question

It was also sent to k3supp...@elecraft.com.  Is that not a good address? On 3/20/2018 3:56 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Wes Stewart wrote: Is it expecting too much to think that an email to K3support should at least be acknowledged as received after two days? Yes. I believe the email in

[Elecraft] FP switches

I have a very early K3 [#642).  After several years, the FP switches started to get a little unpredictable ... AGC might cause some other unrelated action.  I had been controlling the radio from the computer much of the time, something I've now stopped.  I've found that repeated exercise of

Re: [Elecraft] Support question

> Wes Stewart wrote: > > Is it expecting too much to think that an email to K3support should at least > be acknowledged as received after two days? Yes. I believe the email in question was sent to me, and I’ll be responding shortly. 73, Wayne N6KR

Re: [Elecraft] DMM

We had a Fluke 8060A at the lab also. The display faded away and we got a kit to replace the display components. I don't remember if it cost us or if it was sort of a recall. Anyway they recognized the problem and provided a fix. It worked well after that. Chuck Hawley c-haw...@illinois.edu

Re: [Elecraft] TX Monitor Directional Couplers?

Whoops! I meant 470 pF capacitors. Chuck Hawley c-haw...@illinois.edu Amateur Radio, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] on behalf of hawley, charles j jr [c-haw...@illinois.edu]

Re: [Elecraft] Support question

No and I have not had the issue. I always get near same day unless on a weekend! :-) 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Wes Stewart Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2018 5:14 PM To: Elecraft Reflector

[Elecraft] Support question

Is it expecting too much to think that an email to K3support should at least be acknowledged as received after two days? Wes  N7WS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] TX Monitor Directional Couplers?

I found the mod. Replace C5, 6, and 7 which were .01 uF with 470 uF SMD capacitors. Thanks for the replies, Chuck Hawley c-haw...@illinois.edu Amateur Radio, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] DMM

Many years ago I bought a Fluke 8060A DMM. It was indeed a fine instrument, and still sought after today by some for a couple of its unique features. However some 8 years later the LCD slowly faded to uselessness. I had a Fluke 39 power quality meter that suffered the same fate. And a Fluke

Re: [Elecraft] Transferring Macros between P3s

P3 Utility? 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 3/20/2018 2:55 PM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: Hi, Is it possible to transfer a macro set on my P3, I have to a friends P3 using a memory stick?  One example mught be if I copy my setup to a stick, and I dump it to a different P3 on a different radio?  Is

Re: [Elecraft] DMM

Generally I agree with the idea that it is best to buy quality and only pay once. If you work with the item all the time, there is no doubt at all. However, for amateur use the same often applies only if one views the deal over many years. One should ask oneself whether the high-priced "quality"

[Elecraft] Transferring Macros between P3s

Hi, Is it possible to transfer a macro set on my P3, I have to a friends P3 using a memory stick? One example mught be if I copy my setup to a stick, and I dump it to a different P3 on a different radio? Is there a better way to get the macros from my P3 to a friend's P3? -- 73s and

[Elecraft] K144XV on digital modes - disappearing power SOLVED

Dear Elecrafters, I do appreciate the help from Elecraft support, senior supporter Gary and Wayne himself. After quite a few mails back and forth Wayne did the mail with "Have you tried setting the K3’s transmit ALC off? If there really is per-mode behavior, this should help. First do a TUNE

[Elecraft] For Sale: XV144 transverse

FS: XV144 2 meter Transverter Works and looks great Includes RF and interconnect cables. Manual $350 shipped Steve, NA5C Sent from my mobile device __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] TX Monitor Directional Couplers?

If you have an older coupler it will work fine for SWR and power measurements with the P3TXMON but the modulation waveform display will not show full bandwidth. Alan N1AL On 03/20/2018 07:33 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Chuck, The later W2 couplers are the same as those for the P3TXMON, but the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 167, Issue 26

Richard: I agree with Don, W3FPR and Jim, K9YC on the EQ issues.    I do think the +3, +9, & +12  values are excessive, unless the mike you are using is lacking in high end for some reason, or is a dynamic mike which may be heavy in low end due to proximity effect. Regarding mikes and

Re: [Elecraft] TX Monitor Directional Couplers?

Chuck, The later W2 couplers are the same as those for the P3TXMON, but the ones for a time after the P3TXMON was introduced are different. The early ones will not work well with the P3TXMON. Sorry, but I cannot tell you when the changeover took place. You will have to dig up that

[Elecraft] TX Monitor Directional Couplers?

Are the directional couplers, the DCHF-, the same as the ones on the W2 wattmeter? I seem to remember something about modifying an existing directional coupler in the early days of the P3TXMON. If they are exactly the same do all the directional couplers ever sold, early ones and now later

Re: [Elecraft] DMM recommendations

Bird did make a 10 Watt slug a few years ago, but there must not have been many of them and the on line Bird seller had one at a very high price. Like two times the regular price. It sold immediately as I remember. I used a couple Birds attached with an N union and had a 25 in the rev and a 1K

Re: [Elecraft] CW sending Using two keys Macro to switch mode for right and left?

Thought about that, I am using the K44 keyer however. I would guess there is a swap in it’s software as well though. Chuck KE9UW c-haw...@illinois.edu Sent from my iPad > On Mar 19, 2018, at 6:42 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Joe, > > That works, but for those who do

Re: [Elecraft] CW sending Using two keys Macro to switch mode for right and left?

I have a short wire with a stereo jack on it’s end on my key, I could have two of them in parallel each wired differently and plug into the one I wanted, but I like the switch idea best Chuck Jack KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Mar 19, 2018, at 5:52 PM, David Bunte

Re: [Elecraft] XV144 shutdown

Thanks guys. The K2 is OK; it is currently driving my XV50 with no problems. It used to also drive the XV144 when I first got it, so my cables are wired OK and the KIO2 is working properly. The XV144 behaves the same whether driven by the K2 or any other QRP rig. It now seems to develop no

Re: [Elecraft] DMM recommendations

Wow! I never knew the bird was a DMM! You can put down the Bird43 all you want, but check nearly every professional radio shop and every prof tech's tool bag and likely you will find a Bird. They work well and are quite durable riding in pickups, helicopters, boats, snowcats, etc. I