Re: [Elecraft] K2 on the air!

2017-01-09 Thread Alan Bloom
r departed. What is that line from the Radio Amateur's Code? "The Radio Amateur is balanced. Radio is a hobby, never interfering with duties owed to family, job, school or community." :=) Alan N1AL __ Elecraft mai

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Support

2017-01-09 Thread Alan Bloom
argument that the little projects that hams do build today - for example some Arduino gizmo with a dozen parts - is of similar complexity to the all-homebrew stations of old. Alan N1AL On 01/09/2017 04:29 PM, Kevin wrote: I don't either. I read every single post in this thread and I didn't

Re: [Elecraft] Unbelievable Customer Service - Thanks!!!

2016-12-24 Thread Alan Slusher
Jim: And I can tell you from Belize that, while the delivery service is not as fast (no fault of Elecraft), it is every bit of the same super-high quality that you are talking about. Long may we have K-toys to play with! Happy Holidays to all. 73, Alan V31FA On Sat, Dec 24, 2016 at 4:09 PM

Re: [Elecraft] IMD and CW

2016-12-23 Thread Alan Bloom
Apparently you can't. I must have been thinking of the weight adjustment. Alan N1AL On 12/23/2016 09:22 PM, Jan Erik Holm wrote: On 2016-12-23 19:11, Alan Bloom wrote: You could always compensate for it by adjusting the K3 for softer key shaping. Alan N1AL How do you do that ? / 73 Jim

Re: [Elecraft] IMD and CW

2016-12-23 Thread Alan Bloom
in more key clicks for a given rise/fall time than a raised sinusoid. Alan N1AL On 12/23/2016 01:30 PM, K9MA wrote: On 12/23/2016 12:11, Alan Bloom wrote: For a CW signal, the nonlinearity of a typical power amplifier should have the effect of shortening the rise and fall times. That does

Re: [Elecraft] IMD and CW

2016-12-23 Thread Alan Bloom
. You could always compensate for it by adjusting the K3 for softer key shaping. Alan N1AL On 12/22/2016 10:22 PM, Vic Rosenthal wrote: I didn't exactly do this, but I did investigate the effects of distortion on CW signals. I disconnected my P3 from the K3 and set the IF to 7 MHz. so it would

Re: [Elecraft] Posting serial numbers

2016-12-18 Thread Alan Bloom
as a password to your on-line bank account. :=) Alan N1AL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http

[Elecraft] Posting serial numbers

2016-12-18 Thread Alan Bloom
posting something for sale. I'm curious why that is? Is there some bad thing a nefarious person could do if they knew the serial number? Alan N1AL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft H

Re: [Elecraft] P3 and Centering the Display

2016-12-07 Thread Alan Bloom
On 12/07/2016 05:11 PM, Alan Bloom wrote: I think all you have to do is QSY, switch to tracking mode to center the display and then switch back to fixed mode. I should have actually tried it before I opened my big mouth. :=) That works when sending commands manually but not in a macro

Re: [Elecraft] P3 and Centering the Display

2016-12-07 Thread Alan Bloom
I think all you have to do is QSY, switch to tracking mode to center the display and then switch back to fixed mode. Alan N1AL On 12/07/2016 04:34 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: I think [but don't fully understand the original question either] that he is in Fixed Tune mode and wants to stay

[Elecraft] WTB K2

2016-12-02 Thread Alan KB7MBI via Elecraft
I am interested is acquiring an ELECRAFT K2 or possibly K2/100 as an emergency radio. . Radio should include SSB, internal battery pack option and Elecraft ATU. Contact me directly at ardujen...@aol.com ALAN KB7MBI

[Elecraft] K2

2016-11-29 Thread Alan Muldawer
BNC cable along with the radio and tuner/amp and manuals ONLY, no more no less. PHOTOS: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/g21svqq5d9s3ay8/AAADSrpXRoRrtvuk3EAbhw8ua?dl=0 73 Alan N3ALN __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailma

Re: [Elecraft] Keyboards for P3/SVGA

2016-11-20 Thread Alan Bloom
eyboard must be able to be recognized by the PC BIOS. This rules out Bluetooth and multimedia style keyboards, those with mice, touchpads, and multimedia functions. I believe that keyboards that work with the PX3 should work with the P3/SVGA also. Alan N1AL On 11/20/2016 09:23 AM, Dauer, Edward w

[Elecraft] WG0AT's KX2 matching unit

2016-11-12 Thread Alan Geller via Elecraft
thing, but the video only gave a peek. All I know is that it is small, it looks like it has a minimalist matching thingis and it works. If Steve or any other good fellow could tell us what it is, I would be interested. Mine always become more bigger and more complicated. Cheers, alan

[Elecraft] Tuneup, Rescue, Build your K2, K1, KX1, others

2016-11-05 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
the KPA100 and KAT100 in EC2 enclosure -- are at http://wilcoxengineering.com/kpa100-in-ec2/ In addition to tuning your rig, I can also rescue a building project you might have started some time ago. Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40) 570-478-0736 (cell, text) http://amazon.

Re: [Elecraft] TxMon and K3 (tuner bypassed) SWR missmatch

2016-11-05 Thread Alan Bloom
. In the latter case, the feedline is effectively part of the antenna; that's why changing the length changes the SWR. Feedline radiation is more common than most people think. See the article in November QST. Alan N1AL On 11/04/2016 10:52 PM, Matt Zilmer wrote: It also depends on the line loss per unit

Re: [Elecraft] Paper Tape CW sender

2016-10-30 Thread Alan Bloom
n WB1GCM of the ARRL lab is the curator. 860-594-0210 Alan N1AL On 10/30/2016 01:54 PM, Don Hall wrote: Shades of yore!! I learned enough code to pass my Class C code test given by an ex-Merchant Marineoperator in 1948 by using one of these belonging to my dad W5RLM(SK).Shows my longevity(age

[Elecraft] Tuneup, Rescue, Build your K2, K1, KX1, others

2016-10-10 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
the KPA100 and KAT100 in EC2 enclosure -- are at http://wilcoxengineering.com/kpa100-in-ec2/ In addition to tuning your rig, I can also rescue a building project you might have started some time ago. Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40) 570-478-0736 (cell, text) http://amazon.

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Camping radio ops: then and now

2016-10-04 Thread Alan
had to use an autotransformer to make it work with European 240VAC. Then the hotel put me in a basement room where the window looked out onto a patio, so I wasn't able to put up a decent antenna. I think I only made two or three contacts. Alan N1AL On 10/04/2016 09:36 AM, Wayne Burdick n...@el

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Camping radio ops: then and now

2016-10-04 Thread Alan Bloom
On 10/04/2016 09:36 AM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com [KX3] wrote: My first attempt to operate from a campsite was in 1972, when I was 14. My dad chuckled as I hefted my box of gear into the camper. At the time I had no battery powered radios. The receiver was a Heathkit HR-10B. The

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] OT: AC wiring, grounds

2016-09-20 Thread Alan
, which weren't even the same amperage! :=) Alan N1AL On 09/20/2016 08:43 AM, Ken G Kopp kengk...@gmail.com [KX3] wrote: My house ... built mid-60's ... had "modern" 3-wire receptacles throughout ... and was wired with single conductor "knob and tube" wiring. To a

Re: [Elecraft] Anti-static Pads

2016-09-19 Thread Alan Bloom
. If you scroll down to the bottom, there is a description of the test procedure. http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft%40mailman.qth.net/msg94407.html Alan N1AL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio quality

2016-09-17 Thread Alan. G4GNX
y answer there seems to be headphones. The same goes for filed days/contests. Perhaps we should start to wind this thread up now before it outstays its welcome? :-) 73, Alan. G4GNX -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2016 1:58 AM To: elecraft@mailman

[Elecraft] K3 audio quality

2016-09-16 Thread Alan. G4GNX
speaker with a better device. I don’t really want to start campaigning to purchase an external speaker for the K3 because it’s another ‘lump’ that needs to be carted around to club meetings and events. Thoughts? 73, Alan. G4GNX

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Mobile/Portable gray zone

2016-09-07 Thread Alan. G4GNX
I don't know about other countries but in the UK we have (or at least had) a "MA" suffix, which stands for Maritime Anchored. 73, Alan. G4GNX -Original Message- From: Fred Jensen Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2016 10:46 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Ele

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Mobile/Portable gray zone

2016-09-07 Thread Alan. G4GNX
are portable. Something also often used is "static mobile". This suffix does not exist and IMO sounds rather silly. 73, Alan. G4GNX -Original Message- From: rick jones via Elecraft Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2016 9:40 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] [

Re: [Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S

2016-09-02 Thread Alan Bloom
switch is in the "ON" (up) position. Alan N1AL On 09/02/2016 04:09 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Pete, I think you are mixing too many things together, and they are not necessarily related. Let me try to 'unravel the ball of twine' for you. The birdies/mirror images you encountered are not the

Re: [Elecraft] KXBC3 clock drift & On-Board GPS

2016-08-28 Thread Alan. G4GNX
I believe that the IC7100 has the facility, but it's an option. 73, Alan. G4GNX -Original Message- From: Phil Wheeler Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2016 6:06 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KXBC3 clock drift & On-Board GPS As a matter of curiosity because

Re: [Elecraft] KXBC3 clock drift

2016-08-28 Thread Alan. G4GNX
well too. :-) I don't expect a radio of any sort to show that accuracy and I must admit to hardly ever checking the K3's time. It would only be important to me if I had to set alarms by it. 73, Alan. G4GNX -Original Message- From: Rose Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2016 6:46 PM To: Clay

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 148, Issue 26

2016-08-22 Thread alan via Elecraft
amateur bands, reasonably clean and within licence power limits.  We rely on the IARU R1 Band Plan which is well complied with.  If the FCC adopted a mode agnostic approach how much of a threat does it really pose? 73  Alan  G0HIQ Message: 10 Date: Sun, 21 Aug 2016 13:14:57 -0500 From

[Elecraft] Tuneup, Rescue, Build your K2, K1, KX1, others

2016-08-20 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
Photos of the popular "Twins" -- the KPA100 and KAT100 in EC2 enclosure -- are at http://wilcoxengineering.com/kpa100-in-ec2/ <http://wilcoxengineering.com/kpa100-in-ec2/> In addition to tuning your rig, I can also rescue a building project you might have started some time ago.

[Elecraft] Let me build your Elecraft K2 or other Elecraft kit

2016-08-06 Thread Alan Price
Let me build a K2, or other Elecraft kit for you. My prices are reasonable, and you receive a finished radio with the options you want. 73 Alan W1HYV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] OT:. G5RV's

2016-08-04 Thread Alan Bloom
was at Drake was specified at 0.5 dB maximum insertion loss and I did a lot of testing and tweaking to achieve that on all bands. Alan N1AL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mai

[Elecraft] Let me build your Elecraft kit

2016-07-30 Thread Alan Price
Let me build a K2, or other Elecraft kit for you. My prices are reasonable and you have a new radio with the options you want. 73 Alan W1HYV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] Is there a 1500w amp from Elecraft in our future??

2016-07-29 Thread Alan Bloom
If Elecraft were going to re-brand and re-sell an amplifier from someone else, which one should they choose, and why? Alan N1AL On 07/29/2016 05:34 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: This rumor or a close cousin bubbles up out of the stinky mud every now and then. Don't believe anything until you

Re: [Elecraft] Linear PS Recommendations

2016-07-23 Thread Alan Bloom
> If Alan is reading this, I'm wondering if I missed where that > 'strategically placed diode' is located? One way to do it is just to put a pair of back-to-back diodes in parallel with the inputs. That protects against over-voltage of either polarity. One thing I always like to d

Re: [Elecraft] Linear PS Recommendations

2016-07-22 Thread Alan Bloom
the voltage rating is exceeded. The solution is a strategically-placed diode. Alan N1AL On 07/22/2016 12:14 AM, Richard Fjeld wrote: I was glad that I caught Jim's remark about blowing the 723 by being connected to a battery with the PS off. And also Myron's answer. Back in the tube TV days, I

Re: [Elecraft] OT: RF noise in solar photovoltaic system

2016-07-21 Thread Alan Bloom
I will buy the extra cables and ferrite cores and install the chokes. For testing purposes I can just temporarily disconnect all the panels but one and then apply whatever works with one to them all. Alan N1AL On 07/18/2016 07:32 PM, Alan Bloom wrote: I am now leaning on going with a local company r

Re: [Elecraft] OT: RF noise in solar photovoltaic system

2016-07-18 Thread Alan Bloom
. Their system uses micro-inverters on each panel, which potentially should cause less interference because all the switching electronics is localized with short connections. Only 240 VAC 60 Hz comes out of the panels. Alan N1AL On 07/18/2016 06:49 PM, John Kaufmann wrote: My advice on Solar City

Re: [Elecraft] OT: RF noise in solar photovoltaic system

2016-07-18 Thread Alan Bloom
cost." So I think I'm covered there. Alan N1AL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: ht

Re: [Elecraft] OT: RF noise in solar photovoltaic system

2016-07-18 Thread Alan Bloom
.7% return on investment, or 8.3% ROI after the federal tax credit. http://energy.gov/savings/residential-renewable-energy-tax-credit Alan N1AL On 07/18/2016 05:54 AM, Wes Stewart wrote: I would not be interested in working with Solar City. http://watchdog.org/191409/congress-probes-solarcity/ On

[Elecraft] OT: RF noise in solar photovoltaic system

2016-07-18 Thread Alan Bloom
at 30 MHz. I'm thinking a half-dozen or so of these on each side would be reasonable. Does anyone have any experience with this kind of thing? Alan N1AL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elec

Re: [Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S

2016-07-17 Thread Alan Bloom
6700 $7499 Icom 7851 $13099 Field upgradeable basic K3S/10 kit $2099 Collins R390A $1500 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Collins-Designed-R-390A-Made-by-Electronic-Assistance-Corporation-/252419777443?hash=item3ac56423a3:g:h9cAAOSwuhhXWhyB :=) Alan N1AL

Re: [Elecraft] A955 = λ

2016-07-17 Thread Alan Slusher
of the keyboard - I have not yet figured out how to access the number pad on the reduced-size laptop keyboard). Good idea to print the section. Very useful for tech- and language-writing in WORD. Cheers, Alan V31FA On Sat, Jul 16, 2016 at 11:02 AM, Charlie T, K3ICH <pin...@erols.com> w

Re: [Elecraft] Sloping Terrain vs Feedline Losses

2016-07-15 Thread Alan Bloom
On 07/15/2016 11:02 AM, Jim Brown wrote: There are exceptions to every generalization, even when the generalization is good most of the time. "All generalizations are wrong." Alan N1AL __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] Let me build a K2 for you

2016-07-12 Thread Alan Price
Let me build your K2, or any other Elecraft kit. My prices are reasonable, and you will have a new radio with the options you want. 73 Alan W1HYV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] funcube on K3 IF output

2016-07-06 Thread Alan Bloom
K3. It was a major development effort to get it to work smoothly. Alan N1AL 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 7/6/2016 11:36 AM, graham.wo...@mypostoffice.co.uk wrote: Hi All I have been trying the Funcube PRO + dongle connected to the IF output on the K3. It works fine, displaying sigs in a 180k

Re: [Elecraft] New second hand P3 question

2016-07-05 Thread Alan Bloom
It's unclear what you mean by "unclear". :=) Perhaps averaging is turned on. You can turn it off by HOLDing the AVERAGE key twice. You might also try switching between tracking and fixed-tune modes. These can be changed via the FixTrack menu selection. Alan N1AL On 07/05/201

Re: [Elecraft] Panadapters for a MM station using 4 K3s

2016-07-04 Thread Alan Bloom
The P3 does have a noise blanker, which works well on impulse-type noise. It allows you to see more-or-less the same signals that the K3 sees when its own noise blanker is turned on. Alan N1AL On 07/04/2016 08:46 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: John, NaP3 can play through the computer speakers

Re: [Elecraft] Bought a second hand P3 with 2 KW TX sensor question

2016-07-02 Thread Alan Bloom
receivers and panadapters that use an analog I/Q downconverter, the digital downconverter in the P3 is "perfect" in that respect. Alan N1AL On 07/01/2016 11:59 PM, will...@zendamateur.nl wrote: Hi group, I have a K3 100 Watt and i bought a P32 with VGA and TXmon, the TX M

[Elecraft] Missing Step for K-POD Front Panel Mod

2016-07-02 Thread Alan Sewell N5NA
. The instructions need to include this step. My K3 is SN 3329. Perhaps later K3s don't have that round head screw. 73, Alan N5NA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

[Elecraft] Let me build your K2

2016-07-01 Thread Alan Price
I have built hundreds of K2's and other Elecraft kits. My prices are reasonable and you receive a new radio with the options you want. 73 Alan W1HYV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup

2016-06-28 Thread Alan Bloom
> Zero right-handed responders paddled > left for the same [or any] reasons. Here's one. In college I was rooming with a left-handed ham about the time I was switching from a straight key. So I learned on his left-handed bug. To this day I can send with either hand on a bug or keyer.

[Elecraft] Tuneup, Rescue, build your K2, K1, KX1, others

2016-06-24 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
the KPA100 and KAT100 in EC2 enclosure -- are at http://wilcoxengineering.com/kpa100-in-ec2/ In addition to tuning your rig, I can also rescue a building project you might have started some time ago. Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40) 570-478-0736 (cell, text) http://amazon.

[Elecraft] ALAN WILCOX

2016-06-24 Thread Alan KB7MBI via Elecraft
Alan Do you still have some pictures available? I purchased a K2 with EC2 with amp and tuner installed but no info from the previous owner how to connect the two. i found your post online. Do you still have the pictures?: =POSTED ON ELECRAFT LIST=== Paul, A picture

Re: [Elecraft] RFI on K3s

2016-06-21 Thread G4GNX - Alan
If that question was directed at me, the answer is that my issues were not using my K3 and I only needed to turn off the tuner supply. 73, Alan. G4GNX -Original Message- From: Ramon Tristani Sent: Monday, June 20, 2016 6:14 PM To: G4GNX Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re

Re: [Elecraft] P3/TX Mon Coupler Switching Idea

2016-06-17 Thread Alan Bloom
om Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AUB3SSA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8=1 Alan N1AL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto

[Elecraft] Let me build your K2

2016-06-17 Thread Alan Price
You have a new K2 (or any other Elecraft kit) with the options you want. My prices are reasonable. 73 Alan W1HYV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

[Elecraft] K2 for Sale. N5IA, Silent Key

2016-06-14 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
Hello, The radio has now been sold. Thank you for your interest to contact me about it. Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40) 570-478-0736 (cell, text) http://WilcoxEngineering.com http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 ... Elecraft Client Comments http://amazon.com/author/alandwilcox

Re: [Elecraft] My K3, P3 and Expert Linear

2016-06-13 Thread Alan Bloom
The Y splitter should go on the RS-232 input to the P3, not the K3. That is, it should connect to the "PC" connector on the P3. Alan N1AL On 06/13/2016 08:55 AM, William Levy wrote: Gentlemen, My K3 powers on the P3 and the Expert 1.3. Out the back of my K3 the 15 pin an

Re: [Elecraft] K3S and P3 Signal S-Meter scales do not matching

2016-06-12 Thread Alan
that is on that frequency. You can see the same effect on the K3 if you narrow the bandwidth down to 50 Hz - the signal will show several S units lower. This is explained in the P3 Owner's Manual in the section "How to Set Up and Interpret the P3 Display". Alan N1AL On 06/12/201

[Elecraft] K2 for Sale

2016-06-11 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
Interested? I can send you a link to photos. Sorry, I’m not selling pieces. I can make changes or updates for you if you want, but only after your purchase. Price? Best fair offer that I can return to the family. Please reply directly to me off list. Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40

Re: [Elecraft] Question re TXMON

2016-06-07 Thread Alan Bloom
, depending on the calibration. With 100W out of the K3 and assuming 100% efficiency in the tuner, the SWR would have to get up to about 7.7:1 to cause clipping of the displayed waveform. Alan N1AL On 06/07/2016 01:23 PM, Bob Novas wrote: I wondered if a high SWR affects the waveform

Re: [Elecraft] Question re TXMON

2016-06-07 Thread Alan Bloom
. Alan N1AL On 06/07/2016 10:37 AM, Steve via Elecraft wrote: I have recently added P3 to my K3 and (surprise!) I love it. My (previously owned) P3 came with TXMON. TXMON works fine with dummy load, but often shows very high SWR readings when K3 ATU is used with non-resonant antenna. I

Re: [Elecraft] New products

2016-06-05 Thread Alan Geller via Elecraft
Knobs and and switches provide the illusion of control…and that my friends, is what life is all about 8^) Elecraft does a great job of giving us what we need while giving us what we want….which is the exception the Rolling Stones would accept... Alan/K6ADG

[Elecraft] KX3 Output power rating

2016-05-27 Thread Alan Geller via Elecraft
a new firmware version? I have always used an approx. 14 Volt power source. I’m sure this has been addressed before but I don’t see the history…thanks for any observations. alan/K6ADG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] Tuneup, Rescue, build your K2, K1, KX1, others

2016-05-22 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
Photos of the popular "Twins" -- the KPA100 and KAT100 in EC2 enclosure -- are at http://wilcoxengineering.com/kpa100-in-ec2/ <http://wilcoxengineering.com/kpa100-in-ec2/> In addition to tuning your rig, I can also rescue a building project you might have started some time ago.

[Elecraft] KX2 Leaked 9 Years Ago!

2016-05-19 Thread Alan Sewell N5NA
I don't know what the big deal is about the KX2. It was leaked in this thread 9 years ago! <http://elecraft.mailman.qth.narkive.com/gRGcEPgT/kx2-sneek-preview-ot> 73, Alan N5NA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.q

Re: [Elecraft] potencia

2016-04-29 Thread Alan Bloom
Me parece que tal vez en en menu CONFIG la entrada "KPA3" esta equivocada. Debe de ser "nor" y no "Byp". (Y "TECH MD" debe de ser "On" para verla.) Alan N1AL On 04/29/2016 02:57 PM, faber mosquera alvarez wrote: hola todos actualice la

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood's receiver performance table updated

2016-04-25 Thread Alan Bloom
local oscillator in the electronics following the ADC which is used to heterodyne the signal down to baseband or a lower-frequency "IF". True, it's all done with ones and zeros but it performs the same function as an analog local oscillator and mixer.

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA questions

2016-04-22 Thread Alan Bloom
d off, or is there a way I can turn it off? You can turn the display brightness to zero with the "LCD Brt" menu item. Alan N1AL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qt

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod Question

2016-04-21 Thread Alan Bloom
Engineer: "If it ain't broke I haven't messed with it enough yet." Alan N1AL On 04/21/2016 11:22 AM, Clay Autery wrote: Yup... that's what I'd do... __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/21/2016 10:35 AM, Terry Schieler wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] Velleman AS9 mat for KX3

2016-04-17 Thread Alan Bloom
s, many so-called "anti-static" mats don't do the job. And the problem is, there is no easy way to tell. Just because you managed to build something without damaging any parts doesn't prove the mat is working correctly. This is one area where it doesn't pay to go cheap. Alan N1AL

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers

2016-04-15 Thread Alan Bloom
I think they are using pin 6, the one with the 10K resistor, to get +5V to the pod. So it probably will involve bridging the 10K resistor with a smaller value. Alan N1AL On 04/15/2016 06:58 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: On 4/15/2016 9:31 AM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: How involved is the radio

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers

2016-04-14 Thread Alan Bloom
I was agitating to call it the "K-NOB" but got voted down. :=) Alan N1AL On 04/14/2016 05:10 AM, Barry wrote: Is this the forerunner to the K-Watch? :-) Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/New-Elecraft-Product-K-Pod-Control-Pan

Re: [Elecraft] [k3] Isotropic Antenna

2016-04-09 Thread Alan Bloom
Years ago, a local ham who was acting as an Isotron distributor brought the 80 meter version to the club's Field Day. I discovered I got out a lot better by unscrewing the shield of the coax connector and just using the feedline as an antenna. :=) Alan N1AL On 04/09/2016 07:17 AM, Doug

[Elecraft] KX3/PX3 Linux Utilities for Raspberry Pi?

2016-04-08 Thread Alan Geller via Elecraft
highly integrated computer/RF system. Even though I have been in this business most of my life, I am still amazed at the capability one can have for $35….almost enough for lunch for 2 in Silicon Valley. Alan/K6ADG __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] P3 meters MCU 01.60

2016-04-06 Thread Alan
By "blanked" it means that the numeric SWR value and the SWR meter "needle" are erased. The meter outline and scale are still there. Both the SWR and power meters are blanked in this way when the transceiver goes back to receive mode. Alan N1AL On 04/06/2016 03:14 AM,

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Mobile operation "bible"

2016-04-02 Thread Alan
p with his old Drake L4B linear after he died. You normally don't think to ask if a tube-type KW amplifier has been used mobile! The amp was pretty well trashed, but I was able to get it working again. Alan N1AL On 04/02/2016 07:38 PM, Wes wrote: Jeeze, that's QRP. My Elmer was a neighbor,

Re: [Elecraft] IC-7300 video - things to come

2016-03-29 Thread Alan Geller via Elecraft
roach to the “mature ham market”. Elecraft is still the primo innovator with regard to performance, packaging, reliability and clever circuit design. Alan/K6ADG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Tokyo Hy-Power HL-1.2KFX amp interfacing (to ALC or not to ALC?)

2016-03-29 Thread Alan Geller via Elecraft
other, so I just disconnected the ALC and will report any issues….silence = happiness. I mourn the the shutdown THP after the earthquake/floods. It was a terrific company with a lot of great products with leadership in the mould of Elecraft. Alan/K6ADG

[Elecraft] Last Call - K3S Raffle

2016-03-19 Thread Alan Sewell N5NA
Steve, K5RS, at k...@att.net. Thanks to everyone for your support! 73, Alan N5NA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.ne

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: OT: K3 and High Tension Wires

2016-03-15 Thread Alan
-voltage lines, simply because it would be a much bigger problem for the power company if they did. Alan N1AL On 03/15/2016 02:27 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On Tue,3/15/2016 12:56 PM, Rose wrote: It sounds like you're speaking of a distribution line. Do you have any idea that the voltage

Re: [Elecraft] P3 v1.59 & SVGA v1.33 BETA now available for download

2016-03-14 Thread Alan
On 03/14/2016 01:47 PM, Paul Saffren N6HZ wrote: For those of you trying out the #RCF command, first set your fixed mode to "SLIDE" as opposed to half-span, full-span, otherwise the P3 will recenter the cursor as it moves to either edge. Or "Static". Alan N1AL -Paul

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Vs. K3 Noise Level

2016-03-07 Thread Alan
. The P3's amplitude can be calibrated with the "Lvl Cal" menu selection. Alan N1AL On 03/07/2016 03:14 AM, Brian J. Linn wrote: All: Even after considering the P3 manual (page 21) and with AGC off, I find the following difference in S unit measurement odd. Band P3K3

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA/K3 macro madness

2016-03-01 Thread Alan
What version of P3 firmware is installed? You need at least v. 1.57. Alan N1AL On 03/01/2016 12:59 PM, Joe K2UF wrote: Trying to use the commands in the P3 pgmrs ref. If I enter a command into the P3 utility or the K3 utility app they work fine. If I try to place one of the P3 commands

[Elecraft] Tuneup, Rescue, build your K2, K1, KX1, others

2016-03-01 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
the KPA100 and KAT100 in EC2 enclosure -- are at http://wilcoxengineering.com/kpa100-in-ec2/ In addition to tuning your rig, I can also rescue a building project you might have started some time ago. Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40) 570-478-0736 (cell, text) Williamsport

Re: [Elecraft] Dead PX3?

2016-02-29 Thread Alan
on the KX3 and the ACC1 XCVR connector on the PX3. Alan N1AL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hoste

Re: [Elecraft] New P3 command and Macros...

2016-02-27 Thread Alan
, depending on the setting of the FixMode menu setting. Alan N1AL On 02/27/2016 11:26 AM, Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO wrote: It looks like you are setting the span to 6 kHz. Then what exactly does #RCF +002500 do? I'm thinking this only works in tracking mode, not fixed mode -- correct? 73, Vic

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 noise generated on KX3-2M

2016-02-26 Thread Alan
inside of the side panel. I'm guessing that's the most likely cause of the noise radiation. Alan N1AL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:E

Re: [Elecraft] P3 v1.57 / SVGA v1.31 BETA firmware available

2016-02-26 Thread Alan
in the Genovation keypad solves the problem because it gives the K3 time to update the P3 with the new frequency before executing the #FXT command. Paul and I have been talking about it and may have come up with a better way to do this. Stay tuned. Alan N1AL On 02/26/2016 09:05 AM, Paul Saffren N6HZ wrote

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

2016-02-18 Thread Alan
On 2/18/2016 9:52 PM, Scott Manthe wrote: At more than $6000 per unit (in 2006 dollars), I'm not sure 600 people would pony up the cash. That's only $4 per watt, not too bad. The KXPA100-F is twice that! :=) Alan N1AL __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] 12 meter K3 RFI from nearby FM station

2016-02-11 Thread Alan
o change. I suppose it could be a "pin 1" problem on the power leads. It's kind of hard to avoid that with an Anderson PowerPole connector. Probably additional low-pass filtering on the DC input would help. Alan N1AL __

Re: [Elecraft] P3 TX MON envelope display

2016-02-03 Thread Alan
le" menu entry. (Admittedly not a very intuitive name. :=) Alan N1AL On 02/03/2016 08:50 AM, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote: The envelope display is not a “snapshot”, but it isn’t quite real time either. Close, but if you’re used to using a scope for monitoring, you won’t call it “live”. Also,

[Elecraft] K3S Raffle and St. Patrick's Day Hamfest

2016-01-30 Thread Alan Sewell N5NA
of the hamfest and raffle are available at <http://hamfest.w5qgg.org/> or raffle only at <http://k3sraffle.w5qgg.org/>. 73 & GL, Alan N5NA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/ele

Re: [Elecraft] Anti Static Bench

2016-01-22 Thread Alan
pecify that it meets ANSI/ESD S4.1 or ANSI/ESD S20.20. If the only specification is that they use the words "anti-static" or "ESD" in the product description then be very sceptical. Alan N1AL On 01/22/2016 11:15 AM, Richard Thorne wrote: I've been in my shop for 4 year

Re: [Elecraft] Nearby Ham Interference

2016-01-19 Thread Alan
is coming down the coax. Alan N1AL On 01/19/2016 05:17 AM, k8...@charter.net wrote: My neighbor is a ham, right now I set up a webpage for us to coordinate what band we are on so that we are not on the same band at the same time. I originally set this up for field day but it also works good for us

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 power supply

2016-01-19 Thread Alan Sewell N5NA
I found my PAE-Kx33 also put out hash I could hear when operating near my mag loop. I put two mix 33 split ferrite cores with 5 turns each on the DC cable near the power supply. That knocked the hash down so it's negligible. 73, Alan N5NA On 1/19/2016 6:10 AM, elecraft-requ

Re: [Elecraft] 75 ohm cable on Buffered I.F. Output?

2016-01-16 Thread Alan
only downside is there is no positive retention, so you don't want to use this method if there is a chance the cable will get tugged on. Alan N1AL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://m

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and P3

2016-01-14 Thread Alan
Nope, tracking mode only. Alan N1AL On 01/14/2016 10:06 PM, Vic Rosenthal wrote: I wonder if it would work in fixed mode or just in tracking mode? I know the K2's CAT command set is a subset of the K3's. It would be interesting to hear from someone who's tried it. Vic 4X6GP/K2VCO On 15 Jan

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