[Elecraft] FS: Update -- K4 Cover, MH4 [SOLD}, Bencher ST-2

 For Sale Update:  The Elecraft MH4 has been sold.  1) New Elecraft K4 black dust cover with white embroidered 'Elecraft K4' and logo.  Made by Prism Embroidery (DX Covers, UK).  $50.  2) Bencher ST-2 chrome single-lever paddle in good condition.  $95.  Payment via PayPal.  Shipped USPS to USA

[Elecraft] FS: K4 Cover, MH4, Bencher ST-2

 For sale: 1) New Elecraft K4 black dust cover with white embroidered 'Elecraft K4' and logo.  Made by Prism Embroidery (DX Covers, UK).  $50. 2) New Elecraft MH4 microphone in original box.  $55. 3) Bencher ST-2 chrome single-lever paddle in good condition.  $95. Payment via PayPal.  Shipped

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Standard internal Noise

I've had good luck with these people: http://www.l-com.com/ Have bought coax jumpers, Ethernet and D types from them. No issues or failures. 73, Bob K2TK On 1/3/2019 2:53 PM, Buck wrote: Where did you find "quality" cables? Buck, k4ia Honor Roll 8BDXCC EasyWayHamBooks.com On 1/3/2019 2:49

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Web Storefront Problem

And what is wrong with using Flat Rate Priority services? For a miniplug a small Flat Rate box is $7.20 or a Flat Rate Envelope is $6.70. Those are retail prices and there are discounts even for commercial mailers. Agree that 1st class mail may be even better at times. Priority Mail does

[Elecraft] {FS] KX3 [Withdrawn]

 My KX3 is no longer for sale via this forum.  Bob, K8RL  __ 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:

[Elecraft] [FS] PX3 [SOLD]

 The PX3 has been sold. BobK8RL  __ 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

[Elecraft] [FS] PX3

 For sale PX3-F (SN 0920) in very good condition with Rev A6 manual, KXUSB cable, KX3-PX3 cable set, SideKX panels and cover, and coaxial DC power Y-cable.  Payment via PayPal.  CONUS only.  $400 shipped.  If interested, please contact me offline via email of BobK8RL at AOL. 

[Elecraft] [FS] KX3

 For sale KX3-F (SN 5520) in very good condition with the following: KXFL3, KXAT3, KXBC3, KX3-2M-AT, KXPD3, MH3, XG50 (assembled), KXUSB cable, KX3-PCKT accessory cable set, PAE-Kx31 heatsink, SideKX panels and cover, orange Pelican 1200 padded case, The Nifty! Mini-Manual for KX3 Plus Options,

Re: [Elecraft] Subject Re: Just a thought...

Yes, quadruple bonus points for those under 20! 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 11/15/2018 8:15 PM, n...@zianet.com wrote: James Bennett via Elecraft writes: How about extra bonus points based on age? :-) With that scoring scheme, some of us could win without making a QSO! :-(  I

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 PSU mounting position

Well maybe this requires a reply from Elecraft. They seem to be furnishing conflicting information on this. I asked that question and here is the reply I received: Elecraft: Placement of the power supply can be anywhere within the 5.5 ft distance of the power supply cable and control

Re: [Elecraft] Survey and summary: Elecraft K3/K3S panadapter solutions

Me too. If this is to be a marketing survey I'll commit to it now! 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 7/27/2018 2:10 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: Looking forward to it! 73,    ... Joe, W4TV On 2018-07-27 11:51 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: I/Q output from the P3 is certainly possible,

[Elecraft] [FS] KX3 and PX3 Combo

Have for sale an Elecraft KX3 and PX3 combo. The KX3-F (SN 5520) is in very good to excellent condition with the following: KXFL3-F (roofing filter), KXAT3-F (ATU), KXBC3-F (battery charger/RTC), KX3-2M-AT (2 meter module, I installed), KXUSB cable, KX3-PCKT accessory cable set, PAE-Kx31

[Elecraft] [FS] KXPA100-F with KXAT100 and Mount -- SOLD

Elecraft KXPA100-F with KXAT100 and mount has been sold. Bob K8RL __ 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] [FS] KXPA100-F with KXAT100 and Mount

For sale KXPA100-F (SN 0676) with factory installed KXAT100 internal ATU. In very good to excellent condition with Rev A5 manual, KXPA100 to KX3 cable set (KXPACBL), and Gem Products KXPA100 mount. Payment via PayPal. CONUS only. $925 shipped. If interested, please contact me offline via

[Elecraft] [FS] PX3-F with SideKX/Cover

For sale PX3-F (SN 0920) in very good to excellent condition with Rev A6 manual, KXUSB cable, KX3-PX3 cable set, SideKX panels with cover, and coaxial DC power Y-cable. Payment via PayPal. CONUS only. $525 shipped. If interested, please contact me offline via email of BobK8RL at AOL. Bob

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 ATU not working well

Hi John, Well if a picture is worth a thousand words a graph is worth at least 10,000. THANKS for the posting! 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 6/22/2018 6:27 PM, John Oppenheimer wrote: Here is a picture and some plot images: http://www.kn5l.net/Elecraft/CP1/ Not

[Elecraft] [FS] KX3-F (Update)

Updated to include cover used with SideKX panels and lower asking price. For sale KX3-F (SN 5520) in very good to excellent condition with the following: KXFL3-F, KXAT3-F, KXBC3-F, KX3-2M-AT, KXPD3, MH3, XG50 (assembled), KXUSB cable, KX3-PCKT accessory cable set, PAE-Kx31 heatsink, SideKX

[Elecraft] [FS] KX3-F

For sale KX3-F (SN 5520) in very good to excellent condition with the following: KXFL3-F, KXAT3-F, KXBC3-F, KX3-2M-AT, KXPD3, MH3, XG50 (assembled), KXUSB cable, KX3-PCKT accessory cable set, PAE-Kx31 heatsink, SideKX panels (back-ordered cover never received), orange Pelican 1200 padded

[Elecraft] [FS] SP3 -- SOLD

Elecraft SP3 has been sold. Bob K8RL __ 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:

[Elecraft] [FS] SP3

For sale Elecraft SP3 speaker. In very good condition. With Elecraft audio cable and information sheet. Will ship in original box. Payment via Pay-Pal. CONUS only. $140 shipped. If interested, please contact me offline via email of BobK8RL at AOL. Bob K8RL

[Elecraft] [FS] KPA500-F/KAT500-F -- SOLD

The KPA500-F/KAT500-F combo has been sold. Bob K8RL __ 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:

[Elecraft] [FS] KPA500-F/KAT500-F

For sale KPA500-F(SN 3481) and KAT500-F (SN 2531) purchased new as a combo in February. Both tested good and are in excellentcondition, but have decided to not keep them. Includes cables, slightly marked Cady (KE7X) book, marked manuals, and ablack dust cover (no logo or lettering) for the

Re: [Elecraft] K3S XREF GPSDO recommendation needed

The spec's are in the K3EXREF manual I have dated August 2016, Rev B. page 4 "Connect the external 10 MHz signal source to the rear panel REF. connector. The 10 MHz source should have a signal level between +4 dBm and +16 dBm, nominal. For square wave sources, 2VDC to 3.3VDC peak is optimum.

Re: [Elecraft] OT: old ARRL RA Handbook info

My 1st was a 1957 given to me as a XMAS present by my grandmother. In pretty sad shape now but I still have it. My 1st rig setup was all Heathkit, AR3 receiver, AT1 transmitter and AC1 antenna coupler. Not the original but I have them all now. However there is a radio piece I've been

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 1500 #106 and 107

Interesting. I have SN107. It was received on April 21st a full 6 days before SN106. Both cross country shipments. My shipping notice from Elecraft was on 19 April and was shipped via USPS Priority mail. Just for comparison I was about 18 hours into the 24 hour "Early Notification" group

Re: [Elecraft] Any KPA1500 received that were ordered after, 1st day

More likely our sun will be a red giant star before the KPA1500 arrives. Don't know if it will even have sunspots left. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 4/4/2018 5:36 PM, Jim AC0E wrote: Maybe some are worried the Sunspots will return before the KPA1500 arrives at their door..??

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 S/N 45 Arrived

Hi Jim, Not broken down by prepaid levels but they did say in the Early Notification email this: Deposit Preorders will be shipped from the first production run in the order received, followed by non-deposit orders. So I wasn't sitting at the computer when the announcement hit but

Re: [Elecraft] PTT switch for K3

You might want to try an industrial supply company like here: https://www.mcmaster.com/#pedal-switches/=1b1gd3p I have used one of the "steel" types for many years. The "iron types" are really rugged but require, in my opinion, to much force to operate. Mine dates back to original use with

Re: [Elecraft] 48 volt PS

Hi Ed, As a reference point. Elecraft uses a MeanWell RSP-3000-48 in the KPA1500 power supply as shown on the FCC site. Does not show any extra filtering added. Terminals to rear panel connector directly. That is an endorsement of at least that model in my opinion. 73, Bob

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] P3TXMon Wattage/SWR

And if your a typical ham curiosity will have you opening the minibox to see what makes it tick. Having done that the U box lid can be put on wrong so the labeling is incorrect. Learned that on my own 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 8/27/2017 5:36 AM, Harlan Sherriff via

Re: [Elecraft] Source for K3 weighted knobs

Honestly VFO A is perfect with the neoprene ring, but VFO B is a just a tad too small and needs a neoprene ring too, IMHO.  For my taste, a neoprene ring for VFO B would solve the size issue.  But then, I am just a user of the product.   :-) 73, Bob/AA6VB From: Wayne Burdick

Re: [Elecraft] K3S QST Article

blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } Hear, Hear! Bob/AA6VB  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Monday, October 17, 2016, 4:03 PM, Charlie T, K3ICH

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 For Sale

The KAT500 has been sold. From: Chortek Bob via Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 3:59 PM Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 For Sale Dear All, I have a KPA500 and a

[Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 For Sale

Dear All, I have a KPA500 and a KAT500 for sale.  Both are in mint condition and very lightly used (I use an Alpha 9500 when I need an amp). KPA500 - $2,000 delivered and insured (cables included); KAT500 - $600.00 delivered and insured (cables included). Please email me directly at

Re: [Elecraft] The 1500 watt amp

blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } Agreed, and I'd guess it was purely an economic decision. Bob AA6VB Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Saturday, July 30,

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

blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } Depends how many times you drop it. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Tuesday, April 26, 2016, 5:32 PM, Gary

Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?

blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } I have no insight but I'd be very surprised to see a K4 soon given the very recent introduction of the K3S. Bob AA6VB Sent

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Postal rates

blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } There will be a statutory reduction in first class rates.  It's already been announced. Bob AA6VB Sent from Yahoo Mail for

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Neoprene ring

Hi Fred, No need to remove the knob.  Just remove the existing rubber ring (use a small toothpick or something that won't scratch the knob)to make space between the knob and rubber until you can grip the rubber) and replace it with the new one.  That's how I did it. Good luck, Bob/AA6VB

[Elecraft] Advice on first HF Antenna

Dipole is great. If you want a multiband I have 2 G5RV antennas. 105' for 80m and up and another for 160m and up. Both are reasonable compromises. You must have a tuner. If you have the KX3 then you will be QRP. I bought a couple hundred feet of insulated 24 ga wire. I have lengths cut for

Re: [Elecraft] kpa500 doesnt follow k3

Hi Scott, I have the same problem and have not been able to solve it It worked perfectly for a few days and then it developed the symptoms you described - plus the auto power select stopped working on the K3 (rig no longer goes from high power to low power when the KPA500 is enabled).  I

Re: [Elecraft] kpa500 doesnt follow k3

: Chortek Bob via Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> To: NE9U - Jasper <skjas...@att.net>; "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2015 6:50 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] kpa500 doesnt follow k3 Hi Scott, I have the same pr

Re: [Elecraft] kpa500 doesnt follow k3

may need to go to the mother ship. Thanks for your help. Any other suggestions are most welcome. 73, Bob/AA6VB From: Jim - KE8G <k...@cox.net> To: NE9U - Jasper <skjas...@att.net>; Chortek Bob <bobchor...@yahoo.com> Cc: Chortek Bob via Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.

Re: [Elecraft] K3S In-Depth Review Coming Soon?

The recent ARRL review of the upgraded synthesizer performance is available in the current issue of QST. That, by far, is the biggest change in the K3S vs. the K3 (not that there aren't other changes, such as cw performance, LF rx, etc.) 73, Bob/AA6VB From: Mike K2MK

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key Serial # 57

I found a thin piece of neoprene works just great to keep a key in place, almost no matter how hard you bang on it!!!  It's like a mouse pad, only thinner and not as large.  A mouse pad works great, too! My Hex has not moved in over a year, hi!!! Bob/AA6VB From: Rick Tavan N6XI

Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B

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Re: [Elecraft] K3: Any gain with a new synth?

Bill, I upgraded the synth and have not noticed any difference whatsoever.  That is not to say there is none, only that I could not tell any difference since I could not do any A/B comparisons. I am very skeptical of those who claim to have noticed a difference without having done an actual A/B

Re: [Elecraft] CW RX

Hi Mark, Yes, I have been using the settings recommended by Fred Cady - KE7X and think they are great: Set 50 Hz at -16db Set 100 Hz at -16db Set 200 Hz at 0db Set 400 Hz at +6db Set 800 Hz at +6db Set 1600 Hz at 0db Set 2400 Hz at -16db Set 3200 Hz at -16db 73, Bob AA6VB pastormg wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Features wanted

I'm not suggesting you buy a KPA500, but those that have them do have a dedicated band button when properly cabled.   Bob/AA6VB From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2015 3:07 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Features wanted Brian,

Re: [Elecraft] My Number one reason for wanting to buy the K3S

Last week, a ham posted an invoice for repair by the new owners of Ten  Tec for his Orion II. It was just short of $1K Unless we know what work was required, it is impossible to tell if the $1k bill is outrageous, extremely fair, or something in between.   I would be be careful not to read too

Re: [Elecraft] 200 Hz 5-pole filter

Agreed (but not meaningless)!   The additional narrow cw filters clearly provide a BIG improvement over the wider SSB Filters(e.g., the 400 HZ filter shows a 16 db improvement in 3IMDDR and 35 db improvement in BDR over the stock 2700 Hz SSB Filters).  Meaning it is very helpful to cw operators

Re: [Elecraft] k3 switching supply

Johnny VR2XMC wrote - I am using an Alinco DM330MVE, very quiet, no RFI http://www.alinco.com/Products/DM330MVE/ I use the same supply.  Works great - no RFI!73, Bob/AA6VB From: Johnny Siu vr2...@yahoo.com.hk To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, June 15,

Re: [Elecraft] Update to KSYN3A FAQ (some measured dynamic range numbers)

Hi Johhny, I'll probably get flamed for saying this, or someone more knowledgeable that I will point out how ignorant I am, but here is my layperson's understanding of this issue: Assuming a MDS of -128 dbm, and an S9 signal equivalent to -73 dbm, IMD will begin to be a problem when two out of

Re: [Elecraft] Update to KSYN3A FAQ (some measured dynamic range numbers)

db    S9 plus 40 db 100 db    S9 plus 45 db 105 db    S9 plus 50 db From: Chortek Bob via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net To: Johnny Siu vr2...@yahoo.com.hk; Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com; Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com elecraft

[Elecraft] IMDDR Explained in Layman's Terms

Hi Johhny, I'll probably get flamed for saying this, or someone more knowledgeable that I will point out how ignorant I am, but here is my layperson's understanding of this issue: Assuming a MDS of -128 dbm, and an S9 signal equivalent to -73 dbm, IMD will begin to be a problem when two out of

Re: [Elecraft] Update to KSYN3A FAQ (some measured dynamic range numbers)

Thanks for the figures. I am trying to understand the amount of improvement we can expect.  According to the ARRL Review in January 2009 the IMDDR was 106/103 dbm at 2 KHZ but the Reciprocal Mixing was -86dbc at 2KHZ offset with 500 HZ bandwidth.   The new synthesizer has essential the SAME 

Re: [Elecraft] My Conditions!

Hi John, I am more compassionate and generous than most folks on this reflector and would be very happy to send you my entire life savings.  Please give me your wire transfer instructions.  I will convert everything we own to cash and transfer said funds to you as soon as possible. I await

[Elecraft] Internal Batteries for KX1

What do you use for internal batteries in your KX1? I just got my new (bought used) KX1 cleaned up, tuned up and running nice. It has the output power mod (changed 2 resistors) but with 6 internal 1.5V batteries the 1.4Watt output power is just too low for me. Be for the batteries are dead