Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread Alan Sewell N5NA
Please bring some to Hamcom next month! 73, Alan N5NA On 5/19/2013 7:02 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 12 Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 16:24:38 -0400 From: Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecrafte...@elecraft.com To: Fred Smithm...@mo-net.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.netelecraft

Re: [Elecraft] SVGA brightness (K3)

2013-05-19 Thread Alan Bloom
The backlight brightness of the P3 display can be adjusted with the LCD Brt menu entry. On the external display, try playing around with the SVGA bias entry in the SVGA menu sub-menu. Alan N1AL On 5/19/2013 6:35 PM, paul ecker wrote: Just installed the SVGA card in my P3. But I can't

Re: [Elecraft] discounts?

2013-05-18 Thread Alan Bloom
One of the project managers at Hewlett Packard used to have a sign on his wall: Quality, speed, cost. Pick any two. Alan N1AL On 5/18/2013 3:41 AM, MontyS wrote: New products have conflicting development objectives of quality, timely delivery, and cost. You can specify a deadline

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Use with K3

2013-05-05 Thread Alan Hawrylyshen
Thanks everyone, and Ed. I have re-read the older posts and understand what is happening now. 73 Alan K2ACK On May 5, 2013, at 11:46 , Ed edw...@sisqtel.net wrote: Alan Alan Bloom explained the effect you are seeing on 14, Apr. 2013. You can look in the “Earlier messages” and find his

[Elecraft] [P3] Use with K3.

2013-05-04 Thread Alan Hawrylyshen
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[Elecraft] FS: DX Engineering Vertical Fold-over Antenna - eBay now

2013-05-01 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
Hello, I just put my DXE-40VE-1 vertical up on eBay ... see it at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=200920940835 Still hopeful of a local (zip 18405) sale for this one. Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX 570-478-0736 http://WilcoxEngineering.com http://www.eham.net/reviews

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Noise signature

2013-05-01 Thread Alan Bloom
fine. Alan N1AL On 5/1/2013 1:30 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Jim, The P3 does only receive 200 kHz around the selected IF frequency. The P3 is not dedicated to the K3, so it can cover a wide range of IF frequencies. That means it is tunable (via the menu) from 455 kHz to 21.7 MHz. One way to do

[Elecraft] FS: DX Engineering Vertical Fold-over Antenna = QTH update

2013-04-29 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
Hello, I added details on exactly where I'm located to my ad on eHam http://www.eham.net/classifieds/detail/406530 that I posted yesterday. Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX 570-478-0736 http://WilcoxEngineering.com http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 ... Elecraft Client Comments http

[Elecraft] FS: DX Engineering Vertical Fold-over Antenna

2013-04-28 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
. Thanks! Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX 570-478-0736 http://WilcoxEngineering.com http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 ... Elecraft Client Comments http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/8841 ... Small Wonder Labs Comments http://WilcoxPublishing.com https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/28062?ref

[Elecraft] Let me build your K2

2013-04-20 Thread Alan Price
Let me build a K2 for you. My prices are reasonable, and you receive a new K2 with the options you want. I have built more than 500 K2's over the past 11 years. Please respond off of the reflector. 73AlanW1HYV

Re: [Elecraft] P3 lvl cal?

2013-04-14 Thread Alan Bloom
gets through to the K3 S meter than a single pixel on the P3 display. For that reason, the signal or noise level on the P3 can appear quite a bit lower than on the K3 S meter. Alan N1AL On 4/14/2013 3:46 PM, cx...@4email.net wrote: Hello All, Question about the Lvl cal operation of the P3. I

Re: [Elecraft] P3 lvl cal?

2013-04-14 Thread Alan Bloom
. Now change the K3 bandwidth to 100 Hz and note the S meter reading. It will be much lower. Alan N1AL On 4/14/2013 4:37 PM, Matt Zilmer wrote: Hi Alan, I would guess that running Peak on the P3 and having the S meter on the K3 set to PEAK ON should give roughly the same results. Correct

Re: [Elecraft] [P3SVGA] Missing Fn key display on P3 after installing P3SVGA

2013-04-13 Thread Alan Bloom
It shouldn't affect the function key assignments. You do have the FN labels turned on with the LABELS key (hold key), right? The only other thing I can suggest is maybe the EEPROM wasn't read properly after cycling power for some reason. You could try cycling power again. Alan N1AL On 4

[Elecraft] FS: RigBlaster Pro for Digital PSK-31 etc. Like New

2013-04-11 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX 570-478-0736 http://WilcoxEngineering.com http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 ... Elecraft Client Comments http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/8841 ... Small Wonder Labs Comments http://WilcoxPublishing.com https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/28062?ref=awilcox

[Elecraft] FS: Radio Encyclopedia, 1927

2013-04-08 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
. Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX 570-478-0736 http://WilcoxEngineering.com http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 ... Elecraft Client Comments http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/8841 ... Small Wonder Labs Comments http://WilcoxPublishing.com https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/28062?ref=awilcox

[Elecraft] FS: KVM switches for multiple PCs

2013-04-07 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
. Cheers, Alan -- Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX 570-478-0736 http://WilcoxEngineering.com http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 ... Elecraft Client Comments http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/8841 ... Small Wonder Labs Comments http://WilcoxPublishing.com https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/28062?ref

[Elecraft] FS: Telegraphy book from 1908

2013-04-06 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
for antique-railroad buffs and hams. I just put it up on eBay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=200912952495 Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX 570-478-0736 http://WilcoxEngineering.com http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 ... Elecraft Client Comments http://www.eham.net/reviews

[Elecraft] FS: In addition to the Telegraphy book ...

2013-04-06 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
, 55, etc. I like to look at the advertisements in the back ... the latest boat anchors of the day! Reply off-line please. Cheers, Alan -- Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX 570-478-0736 http://WilcoxEngineering.com http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 ... Elecraft Client Comments http://www.eham.net

[Elecraft] Let me build a K2 for you.

2013-03-28 Thread Alan Price
My prices are reasonable and you get a new K2 with the options you want. Please respond off of the reflector. 73AlanW1HYV __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] computer - P3 - K3 communications blues

2013-03-15 Thread Alan Bloom
is the one that is set in the P3 menu. Alan N1AL On 3/15/2013 5:58 PM, eric manning wrote: I have a Windows XP box connected to my K3 using a USB port on the box and a Prolific USB-to-Serial adapter. It all works FB, N1MM Logger and SKimmer talk to the K3 via LP Bridge and the USB/serial link

Re: [Elecraft] P3 burn-in concerns?

2013-03-12 Thread Alan Bloom
The data sheet for the display we're using specifies an LED lifetime of 10,000 hours minimum. I expect that's probably a conservative spec. I've had mine on for thousands of hours so far with no noticeable change. Alan N1AL On 3/11/2013 10:42 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: I'm not certain

Re: [Elecraft] What monitor to use?

2013-03-08 Thread Alan Bloom
looks stretched. For a panadapter or other graph-like image it doesn't matter. Alan N1AL On 3/8/2013 5:18 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: Thanks, Mike. Unfortunately, that means that the inexpensive 1366 x 768 monitors will not be a very good fit because of the differences in aspect ratio vs

Re: [Elecraft] Signal comparison k3 vs p3

2013-03-08 Thread Alan Bloom
for a narrow-band signal like CW they should read the same, but for a spread-out signal like SSB, each frequency point of the P3 only contains a fraction of the total signal so it appears to read lower. Alan N1AL On 3/8/2013 11:18 AM, Paul VanOveren wrote: Just listening to 9a2na on 15 metersS-9

[Elecraft] MD2 Mike Stand ?

2013-02-17 Thread Alan Fryer
Was there a stand offered or supplied with the MD2 mike ? Had it for years, just now getting ready to use it with a K3... Alan, N3BJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] Using SB 200 With KX-3

2013-02-07 Thread Alan Bloom
It should work fine. I was able to get about 100W out of a Drake L-75. Just tune the plate and load controls for maximum RF output. (There's not much point in trying to dip the plate current. Since almost all the current is resting current, you don't see much of a dip.) Alan N1AL On 2/7

Re: [Elecraft] P3-Fixed-tune mode anomaly

2013-02-07 Thread Alan Bloom
Hi Fred, I assume you have MENU:FixMode set to something other than Static? Alan On 2/7/2013 2:50 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: P3, no SVGA, FW 1.20 VFO A cursor goes off the edge and the display does not reset to the next segment. The Cursor Is That Way arrow appears. Tuning back

Re: [Elecraft] P3 rubber button

2013-02-04 Thread Alan Bloom
in the Owner's manual. It's a little tricky to get the two flex cables simultaneously latched in the two connectors, but shouldn't be a problem if you're reasonably dextrous. Alan N1AL On 2/4/2013 11:42 AM, Fred Jensen wrote: Sure looks like a misunderstanding to me.. I doubt you can get

Re: [Elecraft] [OT} Whole House Surge Protection

2013-02-01 Thread Alan Bloom
to accommodate several wall transformers. I found the perfect device at Home Depot, but it has surge protection built in. Should I crack it open and remove the MOVs? Alan N1AL On 2/1/2013 12:02 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On 2/1/2013 10:21 AM, Mark Bayern wrote: Someone brought out the fact

Re: [Elecraft] [OT} Whole House Surge Protection

2013-02-01 Thread Alan Bloom
Thanks Don. It's a metal case held together with screws, so there should be no trouble opening it up to clip out the MOVs. The question is whether I should do that. You pay extra for them, after all. :=) Alan N1AL On 2/1/2013 2:44 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Alan, It should be a simple

Re: [Elecraft] [OT} Whole House Surge Protection

2013-02-01 Thread Alan Bloom
box and earth, but it should be a lot less than all the wiring leading up to the breaker box. Alan On 2/1/2013 1:43 PM, Alan Bloom wrote: The problem is it is getting hard to find decent-quality outlet strips that DON'T have surge protection built in. I am currently building up a second studio

[Elecraft] Let me build you a K2 or any other Elecraft kit.

2013-01-31 Thread Alan Price
I have built hundreds of K2's over the years. Let me build one for you. You will receive a new radio with the options you want. It will be ready to play. My prices are reasonable. Please respond off of the reflector. 73AlanW1HYV

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Smarter Charger

2013-01-30 Thread Alan Davenport
Your questions are valid. I asked the same ones myself. I'm also disappointed in the charger. I also found that it is very fussy about input voltage. I run my 12v rigs in my shack off deep cycle marine batteries which I keep topped off with a high end marine smart charger (ironic!) When the

Re: [Elecraft] ESSB Equalization

2013-01-27 Thread Alan Bloom
passband. ESSB in the K3 uses the 6 kHz AM filter so the passband edges are well away from the 2.5 kHz voice band. It should have much flatter phase response. I should do some double-blind A/B testing to compare ESSB versus non-ESSB and see for sure if it really makes a difference. Alan

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

2013-01-20 Thread Alan Price
I have built hundreds of K2's and other Elecraft kits. Let me build your radio. My prices are reasonable and you receive a finished new radio with the options you want. Please respond off of the reflector. 73AlanW1HYV

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Heath SB-610

2013-01-17 Thread Alan Bloom
the SB-610 was designed to connect to the last IF amplifier of a receiver, not the first IF as in the K3. Alan N1AL On 1/17/2013 1:07 PM, Jan Ditzian wrote: I have a K3-100 with KIO3 and KXV3, an Ameritron AL-82 amplifier, and a Heath SB-610 RF display scope. The SB-610 is currently able

[Elecraft] test from hotmail

2013-01-16 Thread Alan Price
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[Elecraft] test

2013-01-15 Thread Alan Price
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[Elecraft] Build, Rescue, or Service your Elecraft?

2013-01-13 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
of some of my Elecraft projects, but it was hacked into several times. Yet another project: update from Joomla 1.5x to new Joomla 2.5x. In the meanwhile, standby; I'll have it up again soon. Elecraft work continues, so either call or eMail me directly. Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40

[Elecraft] How do I print a spectrogram file?

2013-01-13 Thread Alan Price
Guess the subject line says it all. I am trying to print a spectrogram file and have not found the magic words so far. Anyone out there know them? 73AlanW1HYV __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Let me build your K2.

2013-01-10 Thread Alan Price
Let me build a K2 for you. You will have all of the options you want, and a brand new finished radio, ready to play. I have built more than 500 over the last 9 or so years. My prices are reasonable. Please respond off of the reflector. 73 Alan W1HYV

[Elecraft] Is break-in needed for NiMH batteries

2013-01-07 Thread Alan Price
The subject line says it all. I have seen different opinions on this. 73AlanW1HYV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 MKR Operation is jumpy / baud rate

2013-01-07 Thread Alan Bloom
on the P3? The SteppIR Y cable should go between the P3 and the computer. It theoretically should still work if it is on the K3 side, but it works better on the PC side and perhaps something isn't connected properly. Alan N1AL On 1/7/2013 6:47 PM, Allen R. Brier wrote: I noticed that the MKR

Re: [Elecraft] KX# power supply

2013-01-06 Thread Alan Hawrylyshen
One thing to watch for. None of those will drive the battery charger. It needs 13.7 (?) volts to operate. Speaking from experience. Alan K2ACK Sent from my mobile device. On Jan 6, 2013, at 8:28, Peter E. Beedlow n...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Stumbled across this site http://lcd-adapter.com

[Elecraft] WTB: K3 Arizona

2013-01-04 Thread ALAN Daggett
Anyone on Arizona looking to sell a K3? Alan de K7JE __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3]2M Module

2013-01-02 Thread Alan Slusher
it as not being expensive at all. And extremely reliable. My two cents. Cheers, Alan V31FA --- A number of external amps are already available in the market for QRP rigs if you want the 100W (e.g. TenTec model 418). Can we say

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3]2M Module

2013-01-02 Thread Alan Bloom
On 1/2/2013 11:32 AM, Alan Slusher wrote: If one is looking only for the occasional higher power output, I have been using a Tokyo Hy-Power 50w amplifier... Hey, who needs the Elecraft amplifier? I have been using my Drake L-75 with the KX3. Puts out well over 100W. Of course, the 3-500Z

[Elecraft] Perfect case for KX3!

2013-01-01 Thread Alan Price
I purchased this case for my KX3 from Ebay. ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/270663579154?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619) With the addition of a couple of foam it is as perfect as it gets. The radio is in the bottom and a separate area on top for cables, mic etc. Have a wonderful and healthy new year.

Re: [Elecraft] N-gen question

2012-12-31 Thread Alan Bloom
a true RMS voltmeter you'll be off a dB or two, but it should be in the ballpark. Alan N1AL On 12/31/2012 2:33 PM, Matt Zilmer wrote: Couple of questions on the N-gen: 1. The instruction sheet gives 35 dB of Excess Noise Output. Is this referenced to -174 dBm or some other? I'm seeing S0

[Elecraft] Si570 variant inside KX3

2012-12-28 Thread Alan Ibbetson
I note the astonishingly good numbers for phase noise for the KX3. Which version of the Si570 LO chip is used? Is it the CMOS one or one of the more expensive variants? 73, Alan G3XAQ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Digital Voice Recorder (DVR) ready for test -- need a few volunteers

2012-12-28 Thread Alan Hawrylyshen
Hi Wayne; How did this testing go? I presume that you received more offers than you needed testers. I was unable to find the beta software on the FTP server. Is there an updated ETA for testing (or release) of this feature? Kindly, Alan Hawrylyshen K2ACK(/W6) CM86xx On Dec 18, 2012, at 16:28

[Elecraft] Ham Radio Deluxe works great with my KX3!

2012-12-25 Thread Alan Price
I don't know if anyone has posted this. I just loaded HRD and voila, it works with my KX3. 73AlanW1HYV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] KX3 Questions

2012-12-24 Thread Alan Price
A happy Holiday season and a great and healthy new year to all. I just finished my fully loaded KX3. I am having several issues with it. Elecraft is closed today, so decided to ask other Elecraft users some questions. Here is the first: I am having three issues with my new KX3 serial number

[Elecraft] KX3 Alignment Question

2012-12-21 Thread Alan Price
I am having a problem aligning my new KX3. Looking at page 9 of the filter instructions. The 4th step down. I don't see the OFS Light. I do have the RIT however. Where is the OFS light? 73Alan

[Elecraft] K312MDKT

2012-12-21 Thread Alan Grant
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[Elecraft] VK4KO: Re: K312MDKT

2012-12-20 Thread Alan Grant
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[Elecraft] FW: VK4KO: Re: K312MDKT

2012-12-19 Thread Alan Grant
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[Elecraft] KUSB with FTDI Chipset for sale

2012-12-16 Thread Alan Price
This is a new KUSB, a spare that I don't need. It has the FTDI Chipset. For sale, delivered for $30. Shipping is included. 73AlanW1HYV __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Sold

2012-12-16 Thread Alan Price
The KUSB has been sold. 73Alan __ 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

[Elecraft] Let me build a K2 for you.

2012-12-13 Thread Alan Price
I have built more than 500 K2's and other Elecraft kits. Let me build one for you. My prices are reasonable, and you receive a brand new radio with the options you want. Please respond off of the reflector. 73AlanW1HYV

[Elecraft] N-Gen sold

2012-12-09 Thread Alan Price
It has been sold. Thank you for asking. 73AlanW1HYV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] FS N-gen

2012-12-08 Thread Alan Price
I have had two N-gen's for the past 6 months and never had a need for two. I will sell for $45, and that includes shipping in the continental US. 73AlanW1HYV __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] ESD Protection for K3 Assembly

2012-12-05 Thread Alan Bloom
snap on the mat. It is also important that the soldering iron be at the same potential as any device you are soldering with it. Assuming the soldering iron is grounded to the electrical system safety ground, then the mat should be connected to ground as well. Alan N1AL - Original Message

Re: [Elecraft] New P3

2012-12-01 Thread Alan Bloom
It sounds like the EEPROM data got corrupted somehow. Try doing a Parameter Initialization as described in the P3 Owner's Manual. Alan N1AL On Sat, 2012-12-01 at 16:35 -0500, jal2...@aol.com wrote: I just put together a new P3 and it isn't seeing the rig. It also will not see the computer

[Elecraft] Microphone Re-wiring Astatic D-104

2012-11-20 Thread Alan Slusher
Colleagues: Am looking for assistance in rewiring an Astatic D-104 Astatic microphone (T-UG9 stand) for use with my K3 and K2 transceivers. The mic is presently wired for 4-pin Ten-Tec. Any assistance would be greatly, and gratefully, appreciated. Alan V31FA

[Elecraft] (OT} Spam influx

2012-11-13 Thread Alan Jump
With the spate of spam messages, I'd like to humbly suggest that the list owner switch the list to Moderated status for a time...at least, long enough for the spammers to get tired of their messages not getting out. -- 73 de N5ILN Alan NAQCC # 6139 ARRL EmComm Field Instructor ARES Assistant

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] quirk?

2012-10-22 Thread Alan Bloom
slowly, the artifact looks like a very broad cursor(but not the real one). The knob on the P3 shouldn't do anything unless some function has been selected for it. What were you adjusting? 73, Alan N1AL __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - Question

2012-10-21 Thread Alan Bloom
to the front-panel board. You might try making sure the connector is well-seated on both ends. Press the connector in with a twisting motion. Alan N1AL On Sun, 2012-10-21 at 16:25 -0700, Fred Jensen wrote: My P3 appears to have gone deaf. Feeding it with my service monitor at 8.215 MHz, it shows

Re: [Elecraft] Down or Up conversions designs

2012-10-12 Thread Alan Bloom
. Perhaps, after the current trend to develop down conversion receivers (Elecraft's rigs, Eagle, FT3K, TS-590, TS990) it will revert trend Down conversion was universal before the late 1970s. Then up conversion became the fad. Now we're back to down conversion. Plus ca change... Alan N1AL On Fri

Re: [Elecraft] TR : Down or Up conversions designs

2012-10-12 Thread Alan Bloom
is Aptos or Watsonville. :=) The magic of the Internet allows engineering collaboration anywhere in the world. Alan N1AL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

[Elecraft] K1 PA output transformer

2012-10-05 Thread Alan Ibbetson
hot. In fact the core runs cool so I suspect the effect of the pulsing DC current bias is not the same as pure DC. Please can someone enlighten me about what is really happening, and ideally provide something numerical so I can get on with designing my own 20W PA transformer? 73, Alan G3XAQ

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - audio distortion after level 30

2012-10-02 Thread Alan Davenport
Yes, I had the same issue. You can reduce it if you go into the menu and set AGC*THR to 5 (or 4).  4 will totally eliminate the distortion but will reduce the maximum volume the radio will produce. For me, (I'm going to say it) the wimpy audio amplifier is a big disappointment. As you have

[Elecraft] Fw: KX3 - audio distortion after level 30

2012-10-02 Thread Alan Davenport
- Forwarded Message - From: Alan Davenport w2...@yahoo.com To: MontyS mon...@mindspring.com Sent: Tuesday, October 2, 2012 8:49 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - audio distortion after level 30 You miss my point. For what this rig cost, it should not be necessary to need external

Re: [Elecraft] Oscilloscope Requirements?

2012-09-25 Thread Alan Bloom
DS1102D has been reduced from $1199 down to $715. The DS1000D Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes are extremely versatile test tools with high-end features which include 16 Channel Logic Analysis, ... Alan N1AL __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Addition - DC Power Supply (Suggestion)

2012-09-19 Thread Alan Hawrylyshen
recommended. I heartily agree. The Art of Electronics is worth it's weight in gold. Comprehensive and surprisingly accessible for the technical depth. Alan K2ACK Sent from my mobile device. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] My power supply solution

2012-09-18 Thread Alan Price
I normally don't enter into these conversations, but I will this time. I have found the perfect solution for me. I do a lot of building of Elecraft kits. The amplifier for a K2 requires two power supplies in the testing stage. I have two Astron VS-35M supplies. Between them I have enough

Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Addition - DC Power Supply (Suggestion)

2012-09-18 Thread Alan Bloom
believe. It is also true that there are some pitfalls with using it that can trap the unwary. But with proper design it can be made to work just fine. Alan N1AL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] [P3] IF Out / IF In Cable

2012-09-16 Thread Alan Bloom
should get a real 50-ohm cable. Alan N1AL On Sat, 2012-09-15 at 17:21 -0700, Jim Brown wrote: On 9/15/2012 5:01 PM, Vic K2VCO wrote: Just try one of the non-50-ohm cables and see if it works Cable impedance absolutely does not matter for such a short run at the IF frequency. 73, Jim K9YC

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft T1 Tuner

2012-09-13 Thread Alan Hawrylyshen
it. As close to having a built-in tuner as you could want. The size of the T1 is simply amazing - and as an aside, I have yet to change the battery. 73 Alan K2ACK -- Alan Hawrylyshen - K2ACK CM86xx - Santa Cruz CA k 2 a c k a t a r r l d o t n e t k 2 a c k a t p o l y p h a s e d o t c a http

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Phase Noise / CW Key Clicks

2012-09-13 Thread Alan Bloom
noise generated in the power amplifier chain. That would affect the transmitted noise but not the receiver performance. Alan N1AL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Phase Noise / CW Key Clicks

2012-09-13 Thread Alan Bloom
It's been going on for years. Back in the 70's it was an open secret that some big-gun contesters would intentionally overdrive their amplifiers whenever they needed to clear out nearby QRM. Alan N1AL On Thu, 2012-09-13 at 20:57 -0700, Jim Brown wrote: On 9/13/2012 4:00 PM, Al Lorona wrote

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Fatal Error

2012-09-11 Thread Alan Bloom
Yes, it's cured in the latest firmware but certain older firmware versions could corrupt the EEPROM data when upgrading from certain even older versions. The bad data is still there even when you upgrade to the latest version. Doing a Parameter Initialization fixes it. Alan N1AL On Tue, 2012

Re: [Elecraft] Small got-ya to watch for when doing the K3 12VDC Out Current Mod

2012-09-09 Thread Alan Bloom
it on a lower-voltage supply, and (2) because the modification reduces the voltage drop to the DC output jack. Alan N1AL What most people notice is that the P3 will switch off after a period of operation when the resettable fuse finally heats enough to open. Your K3 may have a defective

[Elecraft] Let me build a K2 for you.

2012-09-07 Thread Alan Price
I have built almost 500 K2's to date. No not a typo, I am just a little crazy and love to build them. My prices are reasonable and you get a new radio with the options you want. Please respond off of the reflector. 73 Alan W1HYV

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] Adjusting Center Freq in Narrow Span

2012-09-04 Thread Alan Bloom
Hi Al, You have to be in tracking mode for the frequency calibration to work correctly. 73, Alan N1AL On Tue, 2012-09-04 at 20:09 -0700, Al Lorona wrote: Something that I've not been able to do successfully: Tune to a standard frequency station, like WWV on 10 MHz. Center WWV on the P3

Re: [Elecraft] SDR_Sound_Cards

2012-09-01 Thread Alan Hawrylyshen
Bill, good advice all around, but what is the rationale for this one? (below) Thanks Alan K2ACK Sent from my mobile device. On Aug 31, 2012, at 18:45, billr...@comcast.net wrote: 2. If your computer boasts over 4 gig of RAM, you must throttle it back to no more than 4 GB. This is done via

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Power Switches

2012-08-29 Thread Alan Bloom
finish. If you typically go for weeks between operating periods then it definitely makes sense to turn it off. Alan N1AL On Wed, 2012-08-29 at 10:28 -0400, Bob wrote: There is about 10 watts of power consumed when the front panel push-button has turned the unit off. That's the power

Re: [Elecraft] K-1 4-bander suggestions?

2012-08-28 Thread Alan Bloom
ham club. 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://www.qsl.net Please help support

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

2012-08-24 Thread Alan Price
of the reflector. 73 Alan W1HYV __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] kx3 IQ to laptop

2012-08-23 Thread Alan Hawrylyshen
could - if slightly crazy - install Windows on it. :-) Or just run DSPradio / GNUradio. Alan K2ACK -- Alan Hawrylyshen - K2ACK CM86xx - Santa Cruz CA k 2 a c k a t a r r l d o t n e t k 2 a c k a t p o l y p h a s e d o t c a http://k2ack.polyphase.ca

Re: [Elecraft] [KX1,K1,KX3] QRP Portable Antenna

2012-08-23 Thread Alan Jump
my lawn chair. (I don't have 80m in my radio.) Just my 2p worth. -- 73 de N5ILN Alan NAQCC # 6139 On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 3:53 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz wrote: The other way to increase efficiency of an end-fed wire is to reduce the current that needs to flow in the ground return

Re: [Elecraft] Lead Weights and Fishing Line while Operating

2012-08-21 Thread Alan Biocca
. Tennis balls filled with sand are MUCH safer and easier to toss and don't litter the landscape with lead. Regards, Alan W6AKB On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 12:56 PM, Andrew Moore andrew.n...@gmail.com wrote: Ditto on Tom's words - pulling a snagged line is highly dangerous. The line gives a direct path

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mic

2012-08-15 Thread Alan Biocca
That will be a marketing control decision. -- Alan, W6AKB On Wed, Aug 15, 2012 at 6:33 AM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: That is a restriction placed by Yamaha - I do not know the reason, but just stating the facts 73, Don W3FPR On 8/15/2012 9:09 AM, Tom Boucher wrote: Mike

[Elecraft] FS New K3/10

2012-08-10 Thread Alan Price
I am selling my brand new K3/10. Serial number 06584. I won the radio and really want a K2, so I am selling the K3 fully built. I am asking $1500 for the radio delivered to your front door. No shipping (and no tax if you happen to live in California). Please respond to Alan, w1

Re: [Elecraft] OT: covers vs cases

2012-08-09 Thread Alan Bloom
Hi Rose, How about just dust cover and carrying case. That should clear up the confusion. Alan N1AL On Fri, 2012-08-10 at 04:35 +, Rose wrote: It's suprising the number of folks who refer to cover or dust cover when they actually mean a carrying case or carrying bag! The same

Re: [Elecraft] P3: data on P3 monitor?

2012-08-01 Thread Alan Bloom
Are there plans afoot to display data on the P3's own screen? Yes that's the next thing I plan to work on. Alan N1AL On Wed, 2012-08-01 at 09:45 +0100, Stephen Prior wrote: Being stuck for desk space and having returned to Windows for logging (I have a Mac on the same desk), I cancelled

Re: [Elecraft] P3 hookup

2012-08-01 Thread Alan Bloom
will be getting a SteppIR antenna here at N1AL soon so I can try it out myself. Alan N1AL On Wed, 2012-08-01 at 19:01 -0400, Mike wrote: Thanks, Mike. Just to make sure my age fuzzed brain got it: The Y stays where it is, plugged into the K3. The cable from the computer moves from that to the P3

Re: [Elecraft] UPS has lost my KX3 :-(

2012-07-28 Thread Alan Bloom
. The Postal Service is the worst. 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://www.qsl.net

Re: [Elecraft] K2 diminishing power on 15 to 10 meters

2012-07-21 Thread Alan Jump
Not having the schematics in front of me and not being familiar with the unit...PCB traces don't usually burn on their own. Did Q4 check as good? Might be worth some desoldering to put an ohmmeter on it. 73 de N5ILN Sent from my iPhone On Jul 21, 2012, at 7:40 PM, aj4tf aj...@arrl.net wrote:

[Elecraft] Let me build you a K2

2012-07-19 Thread Alan Price
I have built close to 500 K2's to date. Let me build one for you. You receive a new K2 with the options you want. My prices are reasonable. Please respond off of the reflector. 73 Alan W1HYV

[Elecraft] KXAT1 intermittent relay drop

2012-07-17 Thread Alan Jump
? -- 73 de N5ILN Alan alan.j...@gmail.com NAQCC # 6139 __ 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

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