Re: [Elecraft] Suggestions on Antenna Analyzers

2014-03-31 Thread Anthony Marriott
I have used a Youkit FG-01 for the last couple of years - no issues or problems, very portable and easy to use. I’d definitely recommend and buy again. Paul AF5BV On Mar 31, 2014, at 1:30 AM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II b...@wjschmidt.com wrote: Have a look at the MiniVNA Pro. Read the

Re: [Elecraft] Linux and Operating

2014-03-30 Thread Anthony Marriott
Couldn't agree more. If this discussion has tweaked a deeper interest in Linux for ham use, then check out the Linuxham yahoo group Paul AF5BV and proud KX3 owner/operator Sent from my iPhone On Mar 30, 2014, at 9:09, Bill W2BLC w2...@nycap.rr.com wrote: Healthy discussion regarding

Re: [Elecraft] Linux and Operating

2014-03-30 Thread Anthony Marriott
Bill, The whole idea of Linux came from a passion to develop free software, based on need and not necessarily mass demand - most hams, and certainly Elecraft nuts like we are, fit into that category (i.e. we need stuff that the masses don't). Hence the GNU (GNU is Not Unix) project, which by

Re: [Elecraft] WinXP - SP3 ... too late!

2014-03-29 Thread Anthony Marriott
I am very much the same way - I have an iMac and Macbook Air but recently built a dual boot Win7/Linux box. Originally I went for Win7 since I had had enough of running some Ham aps under VMWare on the mac. Now I find myself mostly in Linux mode for Ham use - I use Elementary OS as my Linux

Re: [Elecraft] WinXP - SP3 ... too late!

2014-03-29 Thread Anthony Marriott
laptop that is collecting the same amount of dust as it did with windows loaded on it (I like Linux but there is nothing I can do on Linux I can't do on my Macs). 73, phil, K7PEH On Mar 29, 2014, at 7:24 AM, Anthony Marriott paul.marri...@icloud.com wrote: I am very much the same

Re: [Elecraft] New ham and the KX3

2014-02-26 Thread Anthony Marriott
The Par end fed is a good antenna choice and will enable operation on 10/20/40 without a tuner. You may also consider a push-up fiberglass pole - 30 footer runs around $100 and works great with a couple of bungee cords and some electrical tape. I usually tape the end fed match box a couple of

Re: [Elecraft] PC laptop for K3/KX3 digital modes

2013-11-20 Thread Anthony Marriott
I am also a Mac user, but agree that running Windows can create issues. I have had go luck with VMware but only use when I really have to. My preference is to use Mac compatible programs like Fldigi and MacloggerDX. I've also used Rumlog and SdrDX with the KX3 successfully. They work well

[Elecraft] K2/10/100 twin for sale

2013-11-17 Thread Anthony Marriott
I have a fully loaded K2/10 and separately enclosed KPA100/KAT100. Listed on QTH for 950 and 400 separately or 1250 the pair. My KX3 with100w HF Packer has taken over Paul AF5BV Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] problems connecting HRD to kx3

2013-03-19 Thread Anthony Marriott
Michael Make sure you have the baud rate set right. My KX3 uses 38400. Paul AF5BV Sent from my iPhone On Mar 18, 2013, at 3:08 PM, ke6...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings, I upgraded to HRD V6 and the KX3 has it’s own option there. Works well for me. I’m currently running the 30 day demo

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Portable Antenna question

2013-03-11 Thread Anthony Marriott
I too use the MP-1 Super Antenna, but replaced the flimsy collapsible whip, which I lost one windy evening, with a 10ft Buddypole whip! It's a bit longer but much more robust. The MP1 needs to be tuned carefully, and collapsed a section to resonate on 10m with the Buddypole whip, but