[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Twenty and forty meters were much like they were last week. Twenty was noisy.  Forty was quiet.  QSB on both of them.  The weather seems pretty pleasant in most places but California is awaiting one hot week.   On 14050.5 kHz at 2200z: NO8V - John - MI K6XK - Roy - IA

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - Missing ATU DATA Menu Item

With thanks to Dan, K9GDQ, I now now I realize why I only noticed the "issue" this last time I used the KX3. The only time I look at the ATU DATA menu setting is when I take the unit remote. By definition, that means it is - for me - without the amp connected. So PA MODE defaults to OFF, and

Re: [Elecraft] Questions about KX2 possible purchase

I bought the KX2 with all options save the Key paddle. I also got the antenna and the bag. This included two lengths of ground wire. Haven’t done sota or much remote yet. I would take handfuls of various wire lengths in addition to the ground wire. I did operate it from the Titan missile museum

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day

Jim: > On May 24, 2020, at 6:41 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > > Thanks Frank. IMO, this sort of clarification ought to be in the FD RULES, > not in an FAQ. We've done 1AB QRP for at least 8 years using N1MM on a > laptop running on a generator. > > A few of the slower NUCs will run on 12V and are

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 PF Keys

Thanks Jim. 73, Jim On 5/24/2020 5:18 PM, Jim McCook wrote: The reflector added those asterisks.  Forget them, just use ^FC1 and ^FC5 Jim __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Second Beta of New WSJT-X Posted

K1JT announced on the WSJT-X reflector that the second beta of the new release is posted on the WSJT-X website. There are bug fixes, and a few tweaks. Most important (for me, at least) is that Hold TX freq is no longer un-checked when you switch modes. 73, Jim K9YC

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 PF Keys

The reflector added those asterisks.  Forget them, just use ^FC1 and ^FC5 Jim __ 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] KPA1500 PF Keys

Jim, I just programmed my PF keys in the KPA1500 for fan speed 0 or 1. Connect the USB cable to your computer from the KPA1500 Turn on the amp Open the KPA1500 Utility program Click on Configuration, then Edit Configuration Click on the PF Keys tab at top To set PF1 to fan speed 1 type *^FC1 *To

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day

Jim. The monitor does not control anything, so it can be powered anyway you want. But if you push buttons on the Winkeyer and it’s not connected to the computer then you are ok. But if you let n1mm do the keying ( Winkeyer or not) then the computer must be on battrry or some form of

Re: [Elecraft] Questions about KX2 possible purchase

Doug, The battery and tuner are 'options' and do not come with the basic KX2. This is typical of Elecraft - if you don't need it, you do not have to buy it, they do not include it as part of the basic package. The microphone and paddles are also not part of the basic package. Is your

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day

Thanks Frank. IMO, this sort of clarification ought to be in the FD RULES, not in an FAQ. We've done 1AB QRP for at least 8 years using N1MM on a laptop running on a generator. A few of the slower NUCs will run on 12V and are adequate for logging. Would this ruling mean that its monitor must

[Elecraft] KPA1500 PF Keys

I want to set PF1 and PF2 to set Fan Min Speed to 1 and 5. I can't find anything in the manual to do that. The only thing I see refers me to the Programming Reference, which is all "programmers jibberish." :) For other products, I can program them from the front panel. 73, Jim K9YC

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day

>From the ARRL Field Day FAQ: www.arrl.org/files/file/Field-Day/2019/2019-FD-FAQ-RevA.pdf Q. What equipment at our Field Day site must be operated off of the emergency power in order to claim the 100-point per transmitter bonus? A. You must operate all transmitting and receiving

Re: [Elecraft] consumer-grade audio equipment / RFI suppression,

Last summer I kept hearing noise bursts on 6 meters on my K3 that seemed to follow a beat - Neighbors behind me were playing "music" with lots of bass notes on outside speakers. I went out with my trusty Icom R10 handheld rx and sure enough the noise bursts coincided with the bass beats . It

Re: [Elecraft] Questions about KX2 possible purchase

On 5/24/2020 2:52 PM, n...@zianet.com wrote: There is no electrical ground to speak of on a mountain peak, so an antenna will tune different there than your back yard. Most end-fed antennas need a COUNTERPOISE to serve as a return for the current (and the field) produced by the antenna. An

[Elecraft] SSB Net for Sunday 5-24-2020

Here is the list of stations that checked into the SSB Net for Sunday May 24,2020. Thank you to the relay stations and to all who checked into the net today. Elecraft 20M Net Sundays 1800Z on 14.303.5Elecraft 40 M Net Sundays 18:45Z on 7.280Happy Memorial Day to all. Eric WB9JNZ Call 

Re: [Elecraft] Questions about KX2 possible purchase

Doug Daniels writes: My questions are, does the $829.95 price include a battery and tuner. The web site isn't clear. I bought mine with the internal battery and charger, and the ATU. That way, let the factory install them and check them out. If a battery is included, is a second one a

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day

They should give extra credit for using pencil and paper... John K7FD > On May 24, 2020, at 2:31 PM, stephen shearer wrote: > > "To be listed as Class A, all contacts must be > made with transmitter(s) and receiver(s) operating independent of commercial > power mains." > > IN the past...

Re: [Elecraft] Questions about KX2 possible purchase

On 5/24/2020 2:05 PM, Doug Daniels wrote: If a battery is included, is a second one a wise purchase? If the tuner isn't included, Both are extras. how necessary is the tuner (I have an end fed 80 and am building an end fed 40). I strongly recommend the tuner for your uses. Is the AX1

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day

"To be listed as Class A, all contacts must be made with transmitter(s) and receiver(s) operating independent of commercial power mains." IN the past... I DO remember that IF a computer was used for logging it could be on "mains". Time was ... computers didn't control the rig while

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day

From the FAQ: "You must operate all transmitting and receiving equipment from emergency power. If you use a computer for digital modes, and/or to control or operate the radio, it also must use emergency power. If the computer is used only for logging and is not keying the transmitter, it does

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day

Don’t guess, look it up. Q. What equipment at our Field Day site must be operated off of the emergency power in order to claim the 100-point per transmitter bonus? A. You must operate all transmitting and receiving equipment from emergency power. If you use a computer for digital modes, and/or

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day

Jim My club had used this idea for as long as I’ve been doing FD with them. If the computer controls the TX, it must be on emergency power. If it only logs, then commercial power is ok. But if you press F4 to send your call, computer should be on the battery too. Sent from my iPhone

[Elecraft] Questions about KX2 possible purchase

I'm looking at the potential purchase of a KX2. It's primary use will be SOTA, and other hiking ops. I've narrowed my choice down to this and one other rig. I want to make sure of what is included and what is not, and what needs to be added to the base rig and price. My questions are, does the

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day

That was my understanding also. Only the transceiver must be on emergency power. Didn’t make a lot of sense, but... On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 16:46 Jim Brown wrote: > On 5/24/2020 1:16 PM, Jack Brindle via Elecraft wrote: > > Two things - if the computer controls the radio (and it should for >

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day

On 5/24/2020 1:16 PM, Jack Brindle via Elecraft wrote: Two things - if the computer controls the radio (and it should for logging and sending exchanges), then it must also be run on emergency power. Are you sure about that, Jack? I've seen exactly the opposite statement (not directly from

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day

Be careful following this one. His suggestions will leave you in class D. Why? Two things - if the computer controls the radio (and it should for logging and sending exchanges), then it must also be run on emergency power. Second, the addition of a wall charger for the batteries puts you firmly

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day

Dave, I’ve been a customer of Northern Arizona Wind & Sun for many years. I have always been partial to the Concorde “Sun Xtender” line. Here is a link: https://www.solar-electric.com/residential/batteries-battery-storage.html?manufacturer=369_battery_type=443_battery_voltage=386

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day

This was a nice blog post with a link to a deep cycle marine battery. Not the same as an AGM battery, but maybe a starting point. https://www.amateurradio.com/how-much-does-emergency-power-cost/ wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood

[Elecraft] Field Day

Now my club is nixing a close community effort I'm going to operate FD as 2E running K3/P3 at 100W. Neighbor AF4B operating across the road from me with his K3. Vertical antenna on my front lawn and me operating from my garage. Maybe for 12 hours, if I can make it. Any suggestions for a good

[Elecraft] K3 configuration printing?

Windows NotePad will open, and you should be able to print. Don’t change any settings/info and save because if you do the K3 utility probably will not open if you attempt a reload to the K3. Ben W4SC Sent from Mail for Windows 10

[Elecraft] K3 configuration printing?

Several years ago I recall a thread about how to print out the settings used in the K3. Thought it might be handy to have, as I patiently await my K4 (so, obviously, no hurry!). Anyone recall how to this? As I recall, it’s not innate to the Utility program. 73, Tom W4KX Sent from my iPad

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] KAT3 not functioning on 6m

Bill Upgrading to KSYN3A, you should run the High Power TXGAIN Calibration according to the installation instructions. Actually, I had to run the WATTMETER, and BOTH the LP (5W) and HP (50W) calibrations to “cure” the same issue you are observing. Installing the KSYN3A in a K3 results in

Re: [Elecraft] Mcu ld

Paul, Refer to either the manual or K3 Utility "Force a Firmware Download" and follow the instructions given there. That condition is usually the result of a communications glitch during a firmware download. Always wait until the firmware load completes before touching the K3 or the

Re: [Elecraft] K2 distorted audio on certain freq.

Mike, This is the Weird At One Frequency (WAOF) problem. It occurs at the point where the PLL and VFO frequencies cross, and that usually occurs near 7185kHz. First step in the cure is to flush cut every lead in the vicinity of RF Board U4 and the VFO - so that those small leads cannot act

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY Problems on K3

Over the years I have built all of my interfaces. Started with optoisolators but when trying to go SO2V I couldn't make them work with the outputs paralleled. Now I have 2 db9 serial plug with a single 2n & 1k resistor in each, outputs paralleled into a db15hd for the acc on the K3. PTT is

Re: [Elecraft] Mcu ld

Paul: There is a recovery procedure in KX3 Utility Help, Troubleshooting, MCU Load Failure. Also connect the KXUSB directly from the PC to the KX3 without an intervening PX3 or KXPA100 if you get into this situation. 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From:

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY Problems on K3

Thanks for the help on this. Found the problem. All working now. My eyes don’t work like they used to. The PTT side of my home brew switching box was not working. Re-solder and all good. 73 Bill K3SV Sent from my iPad > On May 24, 2020, at 6:54 AM, Ed W0YK wrote: > >  > CAT and FSK/PTT

Re: [Elecraft] Mcu ld

I had this happen on my KX3 once. Followed the recovery procedure in the manual and it worked like a charm. Follow closely. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 24, 2020, at 6:13 AM, PAUL GM0BKC wrote: > > Hi all > I have just tried to do the firmware update on my k3s, but come

Re: [Elecraft] K2 distorted audio on certain freq.

The "weird at one frequency" is a known issue and there is a fix. See Also 73, Victor, 4X6GP Rehovot, Israel Formerly K2VCO CWops no. 5

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY Problems on K3

CAT and FSK/PTT must be on separate COM ports.73,Ed W0YK Original message From: Nr4c Date: 5/23/20 22:33 (GMT-08:00) To: k...@pa.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RTTY Problems on K3 I think you need another program to make this work. It intercepts the

[Elecraft] Mcu ld

Hi all I have just tried to do the firmware update on my k3s, but come accross a problem and now it's stuck in MCU Ld And cannot get away from this now I have tried to follow the troobleshooting advice but still no joy. Has anyone come accross the same problem and if so how do I sort it. Regards

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY Problems on K3

Bill, You could begin by breaking the problem in half - test at the output of the optoisolators. Front Half - Test what's coming from N1MM and MMTTY: Put a scope or meter on the PTT line and click [TX] in MMTTY. Does the line go low and stay low for the duration of TX?Put a scope or meter on