[Elecraft] K4 DSP bit width

2019-05-28 Thread Bill Frantz
A friend and I were discussing the K4HD and he said that it sounds a lot like the K3S. Well, we both agreed that since the K3S has world class receiver specs, that would not be a bad thing. I started comparing the information about the K4HD with the K3S manual and found: K3S K4HD

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Remote

2019-05-28 Thread Rick Tavan
Smarter folks than I will answer more of your questions more fully but I can say a few things: - The K4 is designed from the get-go for remote operation and seems to already have full remote capability even in the prototype that we saw at Dayton. The front panel talks to the guts of the

Re: [Elecraft] K3S: CW and Digital Interface

2019-05-28 Thread Jim - N4ST
If you have the Winkeyer, just connect that to the key input of the K3S. The sound card is not involved. __ 73, Jim - N4ST -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Richard Thorne Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 19:55 To: Elecraft Reflector

Re: [Elecraft] K4 RX antenna ports

2019-05-28 Thread Wayne Burdick
> n6wg wrote: > > There are 5 rx ant ports on the K4, 3 UHF and 2 BNC. I've seen no mention of > how they are to be selected though. In my imagination, I see pressing the RX > ANT button putting a list of up to 5 antennas on the screen. This is pretty close, Bob. There are actually four

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K4 and Accessibility

2019-05-28 Thread Robert Rennard via Elecraft
I note that Harry went from Elecraft to Japanese radios, Flex and Anan. I presume he means the Flex M radios and the newly released Mk 2 Anan which do have knobs while the predecessors do not. I thought about my recent usage of my K3. After pressing the power button, I set the output power

Re: [Elecraft] K3S: CW and Digital Interface

2019-05-28 Thread Barry
Rich, Yes, a Winkeyer and AFSK using the K3s's built in sound card seems to really work well. I've had no problems using this set up, and I believe that the additional filtering in the K3s when using AFSK does help. N1MM macros seem to like the Winkeyer and requires nothing special to

Re: [Elecraft] Hara Arena Hit by Tornado

2019-05-28 Thread Wayne Burdick
So... you’re not worried about the Cascadia subduction zone? If it isn’t one thing, it’s another :) Wayne elecraft.com > On May 28, 2019, at 4:25 PM, Phil Hystad via Elecraft > wrote: > > The “Dayton” Hamvention should be moved to the Seattle area — no air > conditioning required.

[Elecraft] K3S: CW and Digital Interface

2019-05-28 Thread Richard Thorne
When I had a K3 I used a Microham microKeyer II to handle CW and RTTY. I went with another manufacturers rig for the last couple years and I'm now back to  a K3S. What is the recommended interface these days?  A winkeyer for cw and AFSK via the built in sound card or. Thanks Rich -

Re: [Elecraft] Hara Arena Hit by Tornado

2019-05-28 Thread Dave W8OV
When I attended storm spotter training sessions in Ohio, 35 or so years ago, the famed "Xenia Tornado" was the standard by which all other Ohio tornadoes were measured.  Some of the Xenia debris in the southwest part of the state was found in the northeast part. But then, in 1986 I think, I

Re: [Elecraft] Hara Arena Hit by Tornado

2019-05-28 Thread Dennis Moore
I used to live up there. You couldn't drag me back. Radio related, I am happily listening to FT8 signals on my K3 while typing this. 73, Dennis NJ6G On 5/28/2019 16:25, Phil Hystad via Elecraft wrote: The “Dayton” Hamvention should be moved to the Seattle area — no air conditioning

Re: [Elecraft] Hara Arena Hit by Tornado

2019-05-28 Thread Phil Hystad via Elecraft
The “Dayton” Hamvention should be moved to the Seattle area — no air conditioning required. Hold it in Key Arena (or, whatever it will be called by then per whoever owns naming rights). Key Arena is part of Seattle Center where Space Needle is located as well as the almost 60 year old

Re: [Elecraft] Hara Arena Hit by Tornado

2019-05-28 Thread krug261--- via Elecraft
I was standing in the long line prior to opening the first day at Xenia. (My first time to "Dayton".) Struck up a conversation with a few people waiting near me. One of them knew the Greene County Fairgrounds. Suddenly he pointed to the area where the entrance gate was and said there used to

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Over Current High Power 40 Meters.

2019-05-28 Thread Don Wilhelm
Johnny, Those tests I mentioned are not difficult, definitely not above your pay grade.  Just follow the steps in order. I do not do repairs anymore - that is what I had to retire from. If you cannot resolve it, you might want to contact Elecraft support and request an RSA. Should you want

[Elecraft] K4 Remote

2019-05-28 Thread VE6WZ Steve
I eagerly await the K4. (I have pre-ordered.) The VE6WZ station is a 100% remote station. My remote QTH is a purpose built station with a low-band focus. I have some questions, and perhaps comments about what the remote functionality of the K4 will look like. Currently at my remote is the K3

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Dayton area

2019-05-28 Thread Kevin Cozens
On 2019-05-28 3:07 p.m., Nr4c wrote: Check the news. (CNN). Thanks, I've been doing that. The estimated track of the tornado shows several and one of them was close to Wright Patt. where my friend works. -- Cheers! Kevin. http://www.ve3syb.ca/ | "Nerds make the shiny things

Re: [Elecraft] K4 in its first WPX

2019-05-28 Thread Dave New, N8SBE
Actually, how about QRZ, DxMaps, WSPRnet, or other propagation sites? If not on the internal display, pick/choose to show in a small window on the big external monitor? The mind boggles... -- Dave, N8SBE Original Message Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 in its first WPX From: Scott

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K4 and Accessibility

2019-05-28 Thread WILLIE BABER
K4 should succeed in that it appears to build upon K3/P3/KRX3 (highly successful) with added color screen, direct-sampling SDR, and increased I/O.  The same K3 "upgradeable approach" applies to K4.  If you are not into contesting then K4 SDR may be all you wish (especially if you already have a

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Dayton area

2019-05-28 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
According to family still in Ohio, the predominant damage was north of a line running along US 35 from the northern suburbs of Dayton, north of Xenia and ending in southeast Pickaway County (SE of Circleville). The northern edge of the impact area picked up Celina (40 mi NNW of Dayton) and

[Elecraft] Elecraft K4 Deposit Policy

2019-05-28 Thread Dauer, Edward
Last week I posted a question about Elecraft's deposit policy -- whether, if I make a deposit on a K4 now but am unable to take delivery when my number comes up, I could transfer my place in line to someone else. I heard from Madelyn at Sales this morning. The answer is that, in such a

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Dayton area

2019-05-28 Thread Don Wilhelm
I looked at the path plot through Xenia at NWS. The damage line was mostly North and Northwest of the Greene County Fairgrounds. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/28/2019 3:07 PM, Nr4c wrote: Check the news. (CNN). Think I saw Cenia mentioned. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Dayton area

2019-05-28 Thread Nr4c
Check the news. (CNN). Think I saw Cenia mentioned. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 28, 2019, at 1:45 PM, Kevin Cozens wrote: > >> On 2019-05-28 12:35 p.m., Ken G Kopp wrote: >> The Weather Channel spending lots of time on the Dayton area today. > > What area of Ohio has been

Re: [Elecraft] K3 x RS232

2019-05-28 Thread Don Wilhelm
Claudio, The RS-232 connector on the K3 is generally regarded as an input. The computer COM port (or USB to serial adapter) is normally considered as the output device. First assure yourself (or contact support for those devices to be certain there are no RS-232 DRIVERS (receivers are OK)

Re: [Elecraft] Hara Arena Hit by Tornado

2019-05-28 Thread Roger Stein
Hi Phil, Just checked the Seaside Convention Center website. A very nice looking expansion and renovation. I was last there in 2010 helping out in the Elecraft booth. Enjoy SeaPac. 73, Roger VA1RST/K7SJ On Tue, May 28, 2019 at 3:14 PM Phil Kane wrote: > On 5/28/2019 10:23 AM, Carl Jón Denbow

[Elecraft] For Sale: K3S station w extras

2019-05-28 Thread Steve Muenich
I am selling my K3S with extras It includes: KPA3A 100 watt amp KAT3A ATU KXV3A IF in/out 2nd Receiver KIO3B USB audio in/out Both Main RX and Sub RX have same filters in each 2 each KFL3A-2.7K (2.7khz, matched pair) 2 each KFL3A-400-IR (inrad filters, 400 hz, 8 pole) 2 each KFL3A-200 (200 hz,

Re: [Elecraft] Hara Arena Hit by Tornado

2019-05-28 Thread Phil Kane
On 5/28/2019 10:23 AM, Carl Jón Denbow wrote: > According to what I was told, the Greene County Fair Board has agreed > to put in air conditioning in the three main buildings if the the > Hamvention folks will sign a long-term contract. I think they want > something like a ten-year deal. We

[Elecraft] SideKX2 FS

2019-05-28 Thread John Cummins Sr
I have a (like new) SideKX2 for sale. $35.00 includes shipping. John, AD4S __ 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] OT: Dayton area

2019-05-28 Thread Kevin Cozens
On 2019-05-28 12:35 p.m., Ken G Kopp wrote: The Weather Channel spending lots of time on the Dayton area today. What area of Ohio has been affected? I have friends that live over in nearby Xenia. -- Cheers! Kevin. http://www.ve3syb.ca/ | "Nerds make the shiny things that

Re: [Elecraft] [AX1] Who has the AX1 antenna DX record?

2019-05-28 Thread Hank
Good info! I have noticed from operating in the field that I make more contacts if I lay the counterpoise along the ground.  I get better signal reports from stations in the direction of the counterpoise. I noticed from operating this weekend at an overlook that with the counterpoise over

Re: [Elecraft] Hara Arena Hit by Tornado

2019-05-28 Thread Carl Jón Denbow
According to what I was told, the Greene County Fair Board has agreed to put in air conditioning in the three main buildings if the the Hamvention folks will sign a long-term contract. I think they want something like a ten-year deal. 73 de Carl N8VZ Sent from my iPhone

Re: [Elecraft] Hara Arena Hit by Tornado

2019-05-28 Thread kb2mj...@att.net
Ya never know, with the insurance money it could be rebuilt. It would be nice to have the Dayton hamfest in air conditioned buildings again 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Doug Person Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 11:30 AM To:

[Elecraft] K3 x RS232

2019-05-28 Thread PY2KP
Hi Guys I bought a K3 and only have an RS232 output, I need to control a linear OM and antenna switch. How could I control the two devices ? I think of making a Y-cable, will it work? Thanks everyone for the answers. 73 Claudio PY2KP  

[Elecraft] Fwd: K3 x RS232

2019-05-28 Thread PY2KP
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Re: [Elecraft] HARA ARENA RIP

2019-05-28 Thread carl
I believe that it was schedule to be torn down soon anyway, so this probably not a great loss. It is, though, sad in a way since like many of you have many fond memories of the old place. It was getting seedier every year, unfortunately. -- 73 de Carl N8VZ -Original Message- From:

[Elecraft] K3 x RS232

2019-05-28 Thread PY2KP
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Re: [Elecraft] Hara Arena Hit by Tornado

2019-05-28 Thread Walter Underwood
This map shows preliminary tornado tracks. One goes to the northwest of Xenia, on the same side as the fairgrounds, but out of town a bit. https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/nws-preliminary-storm-tracks-from-tornado-outbreak/2033466319?apt_credirect=1 It might be a while before we get details

[Elecraft] HARA ARENA RIP

2019-05-28 Thread wa8wzg
To ALL.. WHIO TV Channel 7 Dayton,,has some drone video and still pix of Hara arena,,,take a look,, To all... Many Many good memories WITH LOTS OF YOU AT HARA OVER THE YEARS.. RIP HARA,, Tom N7GP EX WA8WZG __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] OT: Dayton area

2019-05-28 Thread Ken G Kopp
The Weather Channel spending lots of time on the Dayton area today. 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

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's Deposit Policy

2019-05-28 Thread Madelyn Gomez
Hello Ted, Your position in the queue is NOT transferable. In the event of someone changing their mind or if someone is deceased, the deposit is refunded in full and the person "behind" them in the queue slides up one slot. Regards, Madelyn Gomez Elecraft Sales 125 Westridge Drive, Watsonville,

Re: [Elecraft] Hara Arena Hit by Tornado

2019-05-28 Thread Barry Baines via Elecraft
Wayne: > On May 28, 2019, at 12:07 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > I heard Xenia was also affected. Anyone know the status of Greene County > Fairgrounds buildings? I’ve seen no reports about the Fairgrounds (which is a good thing). There are news reports of trees down in Greene County (which

Re: [Elecraft] Hara Arena Hit by Tornado

2019-05-28 Thread Dave
I just tried to call my friend Jack who lives in Xenia. Voicemail. If I hear anything I will pass it along Dave wo2x Sent from my waxed string and tin cans. > On May 28, 2019, at 12:07 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > I heard Xenia was also affected. Anyone know the status of Greene County >

Re: [Elecraft] Hara Arena Hit by Tornado

2019-05-28 Thread Wayne Burdick
I heard Xenia was also affected. Anyone know the status of Greene County Fairgrounds buildings? > On May 28, 2019, at 8:30 AM, Doug Person wrote: > > Looks to be the certain end of the facility. Lots of good memories there. > It's a good thing Hamvention moved when it did. > > Doug --KJ0F >

Re: [Elecraft] Enc: K3 x RS232

2019-05-28 Thread Nr4c
Are you trying to say something? So far I’ve recd two empty emails. Perhaps you’re sending html??? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 28, 2019, at 11:42 AM, PY2KP wrote: > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Hara Arena Hit by Tornado

2019-05-28 Thread Doug Person
Looks to be the certain end of the facility. Lots of good memories there. It's a good thing Hamvention moved when it did. Doug --KJ0F On 5/28/2019 7:23 AM, Paul Kirley wrote: Hara Arena, the former venue of the Dayton Hamvention, sustained major damage in a Memorial Day tornado. Drone video

Re: [Elecraft] [AX1] Who has the AX1 antenna DX record?

2019-05-28 Thread VE2PID
... I used the AX1 as a test in WPX CW last weekend for only an hour on a picnic table. No problem ...in that time I got 13 QSOs from FN45 including FL. (10 Watts KX2, 13' counterpoise). -- After NEC simulations (0.005, 13 average ground) , we find how the gain is maximized in the direction of

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Issues

2019-05-28 Thread Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS
Thanks Hank. The .pdf format document is available too upon email request. - 73 - Petr, OK1RP "Apple & Elecraft freak" B:http://ok1rp.blogspot.com MeWe: https://bit.ly/2HGPoDx MeWe: https://bit.ly/2FmwvDt -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Issues

2019-05-28 Thread Hank
Nice write-up! Hank K4HYJ K3S, P3, KX3 - Original Message - From: Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS (indi...@xsmail.com) Date: 05/28/19 10:02 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Issues Hi all, some people asked me for re-sharing the complete manual for button issue solution. I

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Issues

2019-05-28 Thread Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS
Hi all, some people asked me for re-sharing the complete manual for button issue solution. I compiled it over here: https://ok1rp.blogspot.com/2019/05/no-response-from-msg-pre-and-attn-keys.html ...if someone likes. - 73 - Petr, OK1RP "Apple & Elecraft freak"

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Over Current High Power 40 Meters.

2019-05-28 Thread Johnny Matlock
Thanks Don I will check these things. This may be over my pay grade? The CPU has been upgraded, but I’m not home to check the Revision. I know your retired, but do you still do any repairs part time? Thanks Johnny AC0BQ On Tue, May 28, 2019 at 8:25 AM Don Wilhelm wrote: > Johnny, > > You

[Elecraft] K3 x RS232

2019-05-28 Thread PY2KP
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Over Current High Power 40 Meters.

2019-05-28 Thread Don Wilhelm
Johnny, You have a Power Control problem - alignment is not going to fix it, and you will have to correct it and have proper power control before any of the alignment results make sense. Since you indicate that the problem exists with only the base K2, that is the place to start

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-K4] K4 in its first WPX

2019-05-28 Thread Don Wilhelm
Barry, I think Wayne had his 'deposit' in a LONG time before Dayton. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/28/2019 8:37 AM, Barry wrote: Wayne must have been the first one to get his deposit in at Dayton... :-) Barry W2UP __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] Hara Arena Hit by Tornado

2019-05-28 Thread Paul Kirley
Hara Arena, the former venue of the Dayton Hamvention, sustained major damage in a Memorial Day tornado. Drone video at https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local/hara-arena-roof-blown-off-trotwood-schools-closed-after-tornadoes/5W7NpDohYwDBNwu9fp59bK/ If Hamvention hadn't already moved from

Re: [Elecraft] K4 in its first WPX

2019-05-28 Thread Scott Russell
Sounds like a great experience. I would totally integrate Facebook in the display! Haha, good one. I can’t wait to hear more about the operation and features in real world use. Thanks for the walk-through! Scott, N1SER -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-K4] K4 in its first WPX

2019-05-28 Thread Barry
Wayne must have been the first one to get his deposit in at Dayton... :-) Barry W2UP -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] K2 Over Current High Power 40 Meters.

2019-05-28 Thread Johnny Matlock
Gm Group I connected a newly acquitted “twin” Amp and Tuner in a separate enclosure setup this weekend. While bench testing with a dummy load I noticed that I would get high a current message if the power setting was turned over midway, and the amp was trying to produce more than 100 watts! I

Re: [Elecraft] K2 PLL reference oscillator problems (DAC side!)

2019-05-28 Thread Chris Smith
Hi, Received replacement J310 and EEPROM today. I will install the J310 this evening and see where it goes, failing that the EEPROM. Big thanks to Don and Elecraft's excellent support. Best regards, Chris M0XTE On Tue, 21 May 2019, at 23:37, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Chris, > > If it is a EEPROM

[Elecraft] KAT550 and K3S

2019-05-28 Thread Mark Murray via Elecraft
Hi, Gerard, Setting up the KAT500 without a KPA amp is, indeed, quite workable.  Some details on this are found on Page-11 of the KAT500 downloadable manual, found at the link below.  That page, and others, reflect the unit’s versatility, its offering of three front-panel controlled SO-239