Re: [Elecraft] A or B?

Several have stated they use "squeeze keying" and therefore use mode B. That is a total non sequitur.  ALL iambic keying requires simultaneous closure of both paddles...i.e. squeeze keying.  Mode A is just as much a squeeze keying process that closes both paddles to generate an iambic stream

[Elecraft] KPA1500 parameters

What do you typically see for Power Out, Voltage and Current with 25 and 30W drive on 20M?TnxN2TK, Tony  __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Experience

On 7/5/2021 9:33 PM, Robert G Strickland via Elecraft wrote: Does the choke cause a significant sag in the antenna? For 40m maybe not; my 80m dipole with a choke looks like a V antenna, and I'm reluctant to increase the tension in the support ropes to the point where the the antenna starts to

Re: [Elecraft] A or B?

Uh I meant that Mike KK5F pointed out to Gary  -Original Message- From: Edward H Russell Sent: Tuesday, July 6, 2021 7:09 PM To: 'k...@arrl.net' ; 'Gary Peterson' ; 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] A or B? I'm an A op myself, for the reasons Gary k0cx so

Re: [Elecraft] A or B?

I'm an A op myself, for the reasons Gary k0cx so eloquently pointed out. ED / W2RF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Mike Morrow Sent: Tuesday, July 6, 2021 12:40 PM To: Gary Peterson ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A or B?

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 80 meter anomaly

EDIT: Don't be confused when I say "L/C" but express the values as "C/L." You know what I mean ... -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Lyn Norstad Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2021 3:48 PM To:

[Elecraft] KAT500 80 meter anomaly

On 80 meters, the KAT500 stores frequencies in memory every 10 kHz. Because of bandwidth issues, normally that's a good thing. Except when it isn't. Many digital modes that use prescribed frequencies are clustered in a fairly narrow region. For example ("dial frequency" in kHz): FT8 =

Re: [Elecraft] A or B?

FWIW, I learned on mode B with the WB4VVF keyer. Now, when I try to use Mode A, I often do not complete characters. Whichever mode you select, practice, practice, practice, off the air. Again, IMO the rhythm and spacing you use between letters and words will make the difference in how easily

Re: [Elecraft] A or B?

Although a bit long check out Chuck Adams video on Iambic B and the various permutations. This may help clear up some questions. https://youtu.be/mFtPPyjrsVU Dan Presley 503-701-3871 danpresley@me. com n7...@arrl.net > On Jul 6, 2021, at 09:07, Louandzip via Elecraft > wrote: > > I'm a

Re: [Elecraft] A or B?

There is only a difference if you squeeze the paddles, to make a C for example. Try sending C's with one squeeze in mode A and B and you will feel the difference. 73, Victor, 4X6GP Rehovot, Israel CWops #5 Formerly K2VCO https://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ On 06/07/2021 20:49, jerry wrote: All,   I

Re: [Elecraft] A or B?

All, I just tried A...then B. I can't tell the difference. Sending my call, CQs, AR etc at 20wpm. - Jerry KF6VB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] A or B?

As a longtime CW instructor and operator I absolutely recommend mode B. It’s easier to learn despite what you might hear from some comments,and it’s particularly easier to handle compound letters such as C,Q, Y,etc. A requires you to make an extra movement to complete many characters. One very

Re: [Elecraft] A or B?

In my experience it depends on the transceiver. With some I prefer A, with others B. I have not noticed much difference with Elecraft rigs. I used to think I liked A better, but after my squeeze-keying buddies switched my K3 to B at FD one year when I wasn’t looking, I didn’t notice it for

Re: [Elecraft] A or B?

Iambic mode B has the distressing characteristic of ending any iambic string after the paddles are released with a dot (when the iambic string ended with a dash) or with a dash (when the iambic string ended with a dot) for which there had been NO paddle closure. Mode A always ends an iambic

Re: [Elecraft] A or B?

I'm a squeezer and use B.  It's physically the easiest, particularly at higher speeds, and I believe B is really most common.  Of course you don't have to squeeze using B.  On Tue, Jul 6, 2021 at 9:11 AM, Tom Doligalski via Elecraft wrote: I’ve always preferred B, and I do use squeeze

Re: [Elecraft] A or B?

I’ve always preferred B, and I do use squeeze keying. If I were starting off I would probably recommend B. I doubt there is much difference in the learning curve between either! Tom W4KX > On Jul 6, 2021, at 10:58 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > I’ve always used mode A. Mode B may be

Re: [Elecraft] A or B?

I’ve always used mode A. Mode B may be preferable for those doing squeeze-keying, especially at higher speeds. Wayne N6KR elecraft.com > On Jul 6, 2021, at 7:36 AM, Gary Peterson wrote: > > An old friend, who has been inactive for several years, recently purchased a > used K3. This

[Elecraft] Frequency Tracking

At the top of page 17 of the KAT500 manual are instructions for employing Frequency Tracking with a K3s/KAT500 combination. Great idea. Excellent time saver. At the bottom of page 16 are four bullets prescribing the segment sizes for the various bands. Since most 6-meter SSB activity around

[Elecraft] A or B?

An old friend, who has been inactive for several years, recently purchased a used K3. This is the first transceiver that he’s owned that includes a built in keyer. He has always operated CW with a straight key. He has acquired Vibroplex paddles and wants to know whether to set the radio’s

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Experience

I'd suggest this is a better question for Towertalk or the RFI reflector 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the new Reverse Beacon Network web server at . For spots, please use your favorite "retail" DX cluster. On 7/6/2021 9:52 AM, steve WB3LGC wrote: I'll ask a similar

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Experience

I'll ask a similar question... I use a horizontal 80m loop fed with ladderline.  I have a 1:1 choke at the ladderline to coax connection with 10 feet to the tuner.  My noise is a lot less than it was long ago...  The noise may be gone, or the balun helps, or it was a different antenna. 

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 207, Issue 6

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