[Elecraft] Parts availability

2024-04-13 Thread Chris
Hello, I am looking for E620021 and E620044 parts to make voltage and frequency probes. Does anyone know where I can buy them from a third-party supplier? Are they available from Elecraft? Many thanks, Chris KM1B __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Origin of Signal-Fine Structures in SSB Pass Band Waterfall, mainly 80/40m

2024-01-06 Thread Chris
nvenient but some may have bad effects on our spectrum. Cutting corners in design affects spectrum users, and having dozens of devices in every home adds up... 73, Chris K0PF On 1/6/2024 6:33 AM, Andy via Elecraft wrote: I have a general question to better understand analysis of SSB ( R

[Elecraft] WTB: K2 Frequency Counter Probe

2024-01-05 Thread Chris
Hello, I misplaced mine a while ago and want to buy one if you have an extra or don't need it. Please reply with the price shipped to 02038. Many thanks, Chris KM1B __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2M transverter

2023-12-28 Thread Chris Cox, N0UK
Yes, Steve, all modes supported by the KX3 are usable on all bands, including those using either internal or external transverters. I am using my KX3 now primarily as the I/f for my 10GHz rig and have used it on multiple modes including CW, SSB, FM, AM, and digital. Chris Cox, N0UK chr

[Elecraft] WTB: K2 Frequency Counter Probe

2023-12-05 Thread Chris
Hello, I misplaced mine a while ago and want to buy one if you have an extra or don't need it. Many thanks, Chris KM1B __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 question

2023-12-04 Thread Chris
version of the manual that came with the radio. I downloaded the e-version, but my computer does not fit in my day-pack! 73, Chris K0PF On 12/4/2023 9:13 AM, Walter Underwood wrote: This all-text document has a physical description and documents the audio-CW feedback. https

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 question

2023-12-04 Thread Chris
. It should be in the fw release notes, really... 73, Chris, K0PF On 12/1/2023 9:59 AM, Bud wrote: Folks … I recently invoked the latest firmware update on my KX2 (s/n 1031). Upon beginning use of the KX2 after the firmware update two changes to the operating configuration were noticed

[Elecraft] My K2 has USB mode off by about 1.9kHz

2023-09-24 Thread Chris
Hello, I have a K2 with its USB off by about 1.9kHz. This K2 was built by someone, and I am the third owner. How do I calibrate it? Moreover, the audio of USB mode is a little harsh to my ears. Everything else seems working fine. Thanks, Chris KM1B

[Elecraft] Last Call Upgrade Kits for K3 SOLD

2023-07-19 Thread Chris Ezell
, if there are any), ZELLE and VENMO is okay for payment. Personal or Cashier's checks are okay, but time will have to be allowed for ample time to clear and be deposited. Please contact me off list. QRZ email is current. 73 Chris KD6EOS

[Elecraft] For Sale Last call upgrade kits for K3.

2023-07-18 Thread Chris Ezell
are okay, but time will have to be allowed for ample time to clear and be deposited. Please contact me off list. QRZ email is current 73 Chris KD6EOS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

[Elecraft] QST - My new book about CW and Morse Code

2023-03-21 Thread Chris R. NW6V
and SKCC group site, and the feedback from readers has been almost embarrassing. One fellow called it a "modern-day seminal work on CW." Several said they wish they had it when starting out. ALL have called it a good read. Enjoy! 73

Re: [Elecraft] K3 & K3S Options Last Time Buy Update (12/02/2022)

2023-03-07 Thread Chris Cox, N0UK
or should I have heard about the KSYN3A already? Chris Cox, N0UK chr...@chris.org https://www.credly.com/go/IR77aRbH2rFDdOiymuxu2w > On Feb 28, 2023, at 14:53, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote: > > Well, for what it's worth, I'm one of those waiting 2+years for an update > kit, and a we

Re: [Elecraft] K3- Part fell out!

2023-01-23 Thread Chris Waldrup
3.3 ohm SMT resistor? Chris KD4PBJ > On Jan 23, 2023, at 15:43, Rich WC3T wrote: > > My totally uneducated guess is that it’s a surface mount capacitor. I did > an image search and found what resembles you have. That’s all I can offer. > Good luck. > > 72, >

Re: [Elecraft] K2 with narrow USB transmit audio

2022-11-06 Thread Chris
Hi Don, Thank you for the info. The issue with my K2 is with the transmit audio, so would the same BFO frequency for the receiver affect the transmitter? Best, Chris KM1B On Sun, Nov 6, 2022 at 1:56 PM Don Wilhelm wrote: > Chris, > > That condition is normally the result of

[Elecraft] K2 with narrow USB transmit audio

2022-11-05 Thread Chris
Hello, I have three K2's, and one of them has a very strange symptom. It works well in LSB and CW, but USB transmit audio seems very narrow. Receive audio in all modes works well with no issues. Thank you in advance, Chris KM1B

[Elecraft] Faulty KDSP2 module

2022-10-10 Thread Chris
Hello, I have a faulty KDSP2 module. The message that I get from DISPLAY button press is in the attached picture. Normal state should show 'S1 nr nt' but mine shows 'Sn G 7.0'. I have replaced it with a working DSP module, and it works fine. Any ideas? Thanks, Chris KM1B

Re: [Elecraft] My K2 lost audio

2022-09-15 Thread Chris
It was found to be a faulty KDSP2 module. Can anyone help me with troubleshooting? The battery was checked OK, and there is no visible issue anywhere. Any suggestions? Many thanks, Chris KM1B On Fri, Jul 29, 2022 at 2:47 PM Don Wilhelm wrote: > Chris, > > Do you still have

Re: [Elecraft] My K2 lost audio

2022-08-05 Thread Chris
if there is any solder joint. Many thanks, Chris KM1B On Fri, Jul 29, 2022 at 1:47 PM Don Wilhelm wrote: > Chris, > > Do you still have sidetone? If so Control Board U9 is still active, so > check the MUTE signal and CB Q6 and Q7 operation. > > If you have the KDSP2

Re: [Elecraft] My K2 lost audio

2022-07-29 Thread Chris
long enough, but it disappears about 10 minutes after powering on, so something must trigger the loss of receive audio. Any suggestions will be helpful. Many thanks, Chris KM1B On Tue, Jul 26, 2022 at 10:43 AM Chris wrote: > Hello, > > I have two K2/100, and one of them developed

[Elecraft] My K2 lost audio

2022-07-26 Thread Chris
the issue must be in the AF section. Any suggestions? Many thanks, Chris KM1B __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Oh Crap

2022-07-20 Thread Chris Cox, N0UK
That looks interesting, Ken. I had not seen such a tool before. I’ll dig deeper and see if they make a version for 6.3mm plugs too. Chris Cox, N0UK chr...@chris.org https://www.credly.com/go/IR77aRbH2rFDdOiymuxu2w > On Jul 20, 2022, at 11:53, Ken Winterling wrote: > > How about

Re: [Elecraft] Oh Crap

2022-07-20 Thread Chris Waldrup
I helped a neighbor remove a broken headphone connector from her daughter's iMac laptop. I used a pin vise and a tiny drill bit like I use for drilling holes in PC board. I drilled by hand into the broken connector barrel using the pin vise and slowly worked the broken plug body out. Chris

Re: [Elecraft] Oh Crap

2022-07-20 Thread Chris Cox, N0UK
I have suffered the very same failure but on my K3. Despite extensive attempts on my part, removing the dislodged tip has proven futile and it appears that the female jack will need to be replaced. Removing it might help but it’s just too finicky for me. Chris Cox, N0UK chr...@chris.org

[Elecraft] K3 audio problem

2022-07-10 Thread Chris Meagher
. But, with the SP3 external speaker plugged in, the problem goes away! Any insights much appreciated. Chris VK2ACD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] Have a K-2 SN 01049

2022-05-31 Thread Chris
s and options have been installed. > >>> If it is below SN3000, and has not been upgraded, it will have a low > >>> price, but if above 3000 with all upgrades he should get a good price. > >>> There is a good list of upgrades in the K2AtoB instructions for the > b

[Elecraft] Support email

2022-05-13 Thread Chris Cox, N0UK
was hoping to combine the minor radio repair with installation and checkout of the two items that I had ordered. Chris Cox, N0UK chr...@chris.org https://www.credly.com/go/IR77aRbH2rFDdOiymuxu2w __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] K1 accessories

2022-05-01 Thread Chris Chapman
ffer any thoughts on where I might ask around - or advertise a "wanted" Other than eHam.net. Thanks in advance, Chris VK3QB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman

[Elecraft] K2 SN 25xx has very low sensitivity in 20 and 80m bands

2022-04-24 Thread Chris
on where to check first? Thank you. DE KM1B Chris __ 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] Shipping via UPS - A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

2022-04-11 Thread Chris
-Haul. Chris KM1B On Mon, Apr 11, 2022 at 8:31 PM Wes wrote: > Good Grief. > > I look at these groups as like starting a conversation with my neighbor > over the > fence about crab grass. (Where I live we have neither fences or grass, > crab or > otherwise. so I'm sp

Re: [Elecraft] KXPD2 paddle not working

2022-03-08 Thread Chris
Hi Gary, You can disconnect the paddle and do a continuity check with your multimeter. It seems that the problem is on the paddle. You can easily disassemble it to see where the problem is. I did clean mine, and it is fairly easy. Best 73, Chris KM1B On Tue, Mar 8, 2022 at 11:57 AM Gary

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Remote Software?

2021-12-24 Thread Chris R. NW6V
Wayne said: "Did I mention we're also working on a DX tractor beam?" No secret there - the attraction from Elecraft is very strong... 73 - Merry Xmas - and HNY Chris NW6V DDddd-dddDD __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Cheap power supply for KBT2

2021-11-24 Thread Chris
Hi Jim, Excellent article. I haven't checked if it is a source of noise, but it doesn't quite matter because this is a charger, not a power supply. I only use it when I need to charge a battery, so it is OK. Best 73, Chris KM1B On Wed, Nov 24, 2021 at 2:03 PM Jim Brown wrote: > On 11

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Cheap power supply for KBT2

2021-11-24 Thread Chris
%2CB00CV6HZSG%2CB089SV4W5H%2CB085CD1F5V%2CB082VQJQJP%2CB07B4V3HC4%2CB075YN8XLP=1 Chris KM1B On Tue, Nov 23, 2021 at 9:47 PM Douglas Hagerman via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > Looking for ideas for a cheap 14 volt wall wart type power supply for > recharging the

[Elecraft] K3s

2021-11-14 Thread chris grierson via Elecraft
I am trying to use my K3s with a program but it does not list the K3s in the drop down list is there another rig from the drop down list that would let me use that is the same as the K3s thanks Chris -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

Re: [Elecraft] Last round of K3 upgrades

2021-10-02 Thread Chris Cox, N0UK
I’ve heard nothing since sending in my order back in the early Spring. Nothing either on the KX3 TxInhiibit VOX bug reported to Elecraft in August last year. Chris Cox, N0UK chr...@chris.org > On Oct 1, 2021, at 10:50, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote: > > It's been more than a month since E

[Elecraft] P3 price

2021-09-20 Thread Chris Meagher
Wanting to know the price of new P3 and SVGA board in US$ before they were discontinued. thanks Chris VK2ACD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

[Elecraft] Problem with my KXPD2

2021-09-14 Thread Chris
Hello, My KXPD2 paddle has some issues. It moves very sluggishly and causes errors. The manual doesn't have any service instructions. Is anyone else having the same problem? Any suggestions? Thanks, Chris KM1B __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 FW - N0UK tx inhibit & CW sidetone bug reproduced

2021-09-05 Thread Chris Cox, N0UK
Still hoping for some resolution to this problem since it’s now been a year since it was reported to and acknowledged by Elecraft as being a firmware bug. It really renders the KX3 as fairly useless as an I/F rig for microwave transverters if you need the TxInhibit function. Chris Cox, N0UK

[Elecraft] 10-pin connector for KAT2

2021-07-20 Thread Chris
Hello, Is there an easy source for the 10-pin connector for KAT2, or do I have to get it from Elecraft directly? Mine needs to be replaced. Thanks, Chris KM1B __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] K3S connections for Winlink Express -

2021-06-09 Thread Chris Kimball
: Set both ports to COM4 and the rate to 38,400 b/s. Neat! Chris NQ8Z -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] K3S connections for Winlink Express -

2021-06-09 Thread Chris Kimball
on Winlink. All the work has been with ARDOP Winlink sessions. Do I need a cable from the RS 232 port to the computer USB port? Do I need a K3S special setting? Thanks, Chris NQ8Z -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] What kind of hook-up wire does Elecraft use?

2021-05-02 Thread Chris Waldrup
/color at a time. When I started my work was buying the wire from Digi-Key and it was $60 for 100 ft spool. They no longer do and didn't know about other supplier. I can connect anyone interested with the rep there I use. Chris KD4PBJ Monteagle TN > On May 2, 2021, at 16:09, Mark Goldb

Re: [Elecraft] OT: High school drafting class, ~1975

2021-04-25 Thread Chris R. NW6V
vision in your mind's eye crystalizes into reality. Thanks for sharing your visions with us :-) 73 Chris NW6V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto

Re: [Elecraft] Copying CW and Pitch

2021-03-14 Thread Chris R. NW6V
opy. I did have to reprogram myself to listen at the lower frequency - familiarity had bred contentment. 73 Chris NW6V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] 6.3mm to 3.5mm adapter broke off inside the K3 paddle jack

2021-03-01 Thread Chris Cox, N0UK
an external keyer or straight key to send code. Oh, what a palaver! Chris Cox, N0UK chr...@chris.org <mailto:chr...@chris.org> > On Feb 27, 2021, at 1:52 PM, Chris Cox, N0UK wrote: > > Thanks for that suggestion, Jim. > > Chris Cox, N0UK > chr...@chris.org > > >

Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

2021-01-19 Thread Chris Cox, N0UK
Spot on,Phil. Chris Cox, N0UK chr...@chris.org > On Jan 18, 2021, at 12:07 PM, Phil Kane wrote: > > On 1/18/2021 6:10 AM, Steve Hall wrote: > >> During my hamming of over 50 years, the FCC has never felt it necessary to >> threaten hams not to break the law, t

Re: [Elecraft] Mag Loop from MFJ

2021-01-19 Thread Chris Cox, N0UK
absolutely gobsmacked at how well such a physically small antenna plays on HF and am willing to stand up for MFJ (at least in this particular case). YMMV, of course… Chris Cox, N0UK chr...@chris.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 USB cable

2021-01-17 Thread Chris Meagher
Thanks Dick and Mark for your replies. My cable was purchased from elecraft, I will get an FDTI adaptor and see how that goes. Chris VK2ACD On Mon, Jan 18, 2021 at 10:42 AM Dick Dievendorff wrote: > This is probably a message from a Windows USB driver install. I don’t > recall

[Elecraft] K3 USB cable

2021-01-17 Thread Chris Meagher
? thanks ChrisVK2ACDK3/10 serial no. in the 600's __ 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] tip of 3.5 mm plug remains in key jack

2021-01-15 Thread Chris Waldrup
I had this happen with a neighbors daughters laptop. I was able to get a small diameter drill bit like is used for drilling pcb holes and using a pin vise put a few twists of the bit into the broken part of the connector. Then I gently pulled it out. Chris KD4PBJ > On Jan 15, 2021, at 11

Re: [Elecraft] Oscilloscope recs

2020-12-19 Thread Chris Waldrup
I had a zoom based oscilloscope demo with our Keysight rep last Wednesday. They said the $25 k scope I got for our lab at work has the same oscilloscope ASIC chip that the million dollar one has, it's just the bandwidth you are paying for. Chris KD4PBJ > On Dec 19, 2020, at 12:32 PM, Ste

Re: [Elecraft] K3 transverter connector question

2020-11-13 Thread Chris Cox, N0UK
Tuning on my K3 stops at exactly 30.000MHz. Chris Cox, N0UK chr...@chris.org > On Nov 13, 2020, at 8:08 AM, Chris Cox, N0UK wrote: > > Hi, Martin. > > Thank you - that is great to hear. I will give that a try and see. I didn’t > realize that I could actually tune ab

Re: [Elecraft] K3 transverter connector question

2020-11-13 Thread Chris Cox, N0UK
Hi, Martin. Thank you - that is great to hear. I will give that a try and see. I didn’t realize that I could actually tune above 30MHz directly, although I had not even tried. VY 73! Chris Cox, N0UK chr...@chris.org > On Nov 13, 2020, at 3:02 AM, Martin wrote: > > Chris, &g

[Elecraft] K3 transverter connector question

2020-11-12 Thread Chris Cox
or is the low-level output available by default? -- Chris Cox, N0UK, G4JEC chr...@chris.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K4 vs. K4D Question

2020-10-06 Thread Chris R. NW6V
ion was unquestionably the key to 80M DXCC from this QTH. Point is: if my K3 hadn't already had that second receiver, it's unlikely I would have added one just to try. So if you can swing the cash - like a good scout: "be prepared." 73 Chris NW6V Terry N7TB said: > > From: &

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-04 Thread Chris Codella, W2PA
better. ;-) 73, Chris, W2PA __ 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

[Elecraft] KX3 Tx Inhibit CW-VOX problem

2020-09-15 Thread Chris Cox, N0UK
. Chris Cox, N0UK Chris Cox, N0UK chr...@chris.org __ 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] Continuing saga with Tx Inhibit and the KX3 - possible firmware bug?

2020-09-14 Thread Chris Cox, N0UK
the effect. Again, all works just fine if I don’t try to key the paddles before PTT sequencing has changed over. Chris Cox, N0UK chr...@chris.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ACC2 GPIO

2020-09-03 Thread Chris Cox
Just as final follow up, a mosfet switch worked for my requirements perfectly. 73! Chris Cox, N0UK chr...@chris.org or chr...@britishcaranddriver.com > On Aug 31, 2020, at 18:26, Chris Cox wrote: > > I’ve thought the problem through further and have decided to use a simple > m

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ACC2 GPIO

2020-08-31 Thread Chris Cox
I’ve thought the problem through further and have decided to use a simple mosfet switch in the connector shell to invert the TXInh logic sense and configure the KX3 for -TXInh instead of +TXInh. Hard switching the GPIO pin showed that to be a usable workaround. 73! Chris Cox, N0UK chr

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ACC2 GPIO

2020-08-31 Thread Chris Cox, N0UK
Thanks all - hopefully it now knows what a transverter is. Chris Cox, N0UK chr...@chris.org > On Aug 31, 2020, at 1:31 PM, Raymond Sills wrote: > > HI Chris: > > You have to "teach" the dictionary to understand that transverter is a real > word. For whate

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ACC2 GPIO

2020-08-31 Thread Chris Cox, N0UK
And why does my Mac ALWAYS rewrite TRANSVERTER as TRANSPORTER?! Chris Cox, N0UK chr...@chris.org > On Aug 31, 2020, at 12:50 PM, Chris Cox, N0UK wrote: > > I wish to interface my KX3 to my portable 10GHz transporter system. I have > the transporter’s PTT sequencer configur

[Elecraft] KX3 ACC2 GPIO

2020-08-31 Thread Chris Cox, N0UK
not exactly ideal. Anyone else done this or similar and, if so, what was your solution? 73 Chris Chris Cox, N0UK chr...@chris.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] RE Alexmic

2020-08-12 Thread Chris Bull
I suppose an off list email address would help. ve3xkz at gmail dot com. Thanks 73 Chris VE3XKZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] Wanted to buy, an Alexmic

2020-08-12 Thread Chris Bull
and pay for shipping of course. Thanks 73 VE3XKZ Chris __ 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] KX2 to Tentec 418 amplifier

2020-08-10 Thread Chris
have done this. Best 73, Chris KM1B __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Remote software and KPA500 remote software

2020-06-24 Thread Chris R. NW6V
n. As per the engineers and the experience of others, the behavior you're seeing is not part of the design per se. 73 Chris NW6V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfa

Re: [Elecraft] Self-fusing liquid electrical tape

2020-06-05 Thread Chris Waldrup
Right sir I understand. I just mean I don't have large towers and big antennas. Just want be protected since we are up high. Chris > On Jun 5, 2020, at 1:09 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > > On 6/5/2020 10:23 AM, Chris Waldrup wrote: >> This is probably overkill for QRP but I wanted

Re: [Elecraft] Self-fusing liquid electrical tape

2020-06-05 Thread Chris Waldrup
form and you're good to go. Chris KD4PBJ > On Jun 5, 2020, at 12:23 PM, Chris Waldrup wrote: > > Hi Phil, > > I use Erico One Shot cad welds on my workshop grounding system. Everything is > tied together with cad welded bare 6 AWG and I have 8 foot ground rods, > al

Re: [Elecraft] Self-fusing liquid electrical tape

2020-06-05 Thread Chris Waldrup
to exposed rock in certain parts of the property. This is probably overkill for QRP but I wanted to do it right like we used to do in broadcast. Chris KD4PBJ > On Jun 5, 2020, at 10:19 AM, Phil Kane wrote: > > On 6/4/2020 8:50 PM, Ed Tanton wrote: > >> I should have mention

Re: [Elecraft] "2" or "3" Paddle

2020-05-06 Thread Chris R. NW6V
ways, YMMV :-) 73 Chris NW6V __ 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 he

Re: [Elecraft] scratchs on display

2020-04-21 Thread Chris Cox
Thanks everyone for all of the great suggestions. -- Chris Cox, N0UK, G4JEC chr...@chris.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 acrylic scratch removal

2020-04-14 Thread Chris Cox, N0UK
Thanks Alan and Mike for the two suggestions. And, yes Mike, you’re correct about adTHANKSvance! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] PX3 acrylic scratch removal

2020-04-14 Thread Chris Cox, N0UK
Can anyone recommend a safe polish or other to aid in buffing out a minor surface scratch on the plastic (Perspex/acrylic?) screen cover on a PX3? inTHANKSadvance Chris, N0UK, G4JEC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] K3 High SWR

2020-04-13 Thread Chris Pinholster via Elecraft
everything but the K3 when I went to an HOA restrictive community for five years. Any help would be appreciated. Chris Pinholster k4...@mac.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

Re: [Elecraft] Excel Test

2020-02-26 Thread Chris R. NW6V
Walter, Bravo!. :-) I'm going to steal this line... :-) 73 Chris NW6V On Tue, 25 Feb 2020 08:09:02 -0800 AM wrote: > > "Turning a PDF back into structured text is like turning hamburger back > into a cow." > > > ___

[Elecraft] P3 & VGA card

2020-02-19 Thread Chris Reed
. Running a low cost sdr and the software to drive the K3 from the PC works well though. Vy pleased with the K3S, but a tad disappointed with the P3 TBF. Vy 73 Chris F1rpo __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] FS: K3S/10 - $1095 shipped USPS

2020-01-09 Thread Chris
Calling an upgraded K3 a K3s may be an overstatement, but the price seems pretty good for an upgraded K3s. Chris AD1AD On Thursday, January 9, 2020, Clay Autery wrote: > I'm sure this is just a misunderstanding. No one would intentionally > misrepresent their Elecraft gear in th

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 RFI on 10 Meters

2019-12-16 Thread Chris Codella, W2PA
below 10m but appeared very broad-banded above, using an SDR receiver. 73, Chris, W2PA On 12/14/2019 4:43 PM, K9MA wrote: I guess it just shows how little I've been on 10, but I've had the KPA1500 for over a year now, and I just noticed that when I turn it on, my noise floor on 10 goes up

Re: [Elecraft] case for KX3?

2019-11-09 Thread Chris Parfitt
wall, the BNC connector was about half an inch or so from the right wall. The 2800 would have more than enough room. For reference, I keep mine in a Pelican 1200, and there is just enough room for the transceiver, hand mic, and power cable. I hope this helps. 73, Chris, AC4MP > On Nov 9, 2

Re: [Elecraft] 4k monitors for the shack, late 2019

2019-11-08 Thread Chris R. NW6V
(for enough turns) to filter any remaining RFI. Also, If you can get the monitor at a best-buy or some other place that allows returns without restocking fees, you should be able to find one that fits all your criteria. Please let us all know what you find that works! 73 Chris NW6V __

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 fuses

2019-10-15 Thread Chris Parfitt
ends. With the Powerpoles, I can use on any cable close to the power source. Hope this helps, Chris, AC4MP > On Oct 15, 2019, at 5:19 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Terry, > > The KX3 has internal protection, but a fused power lead (only necessary in > the positive lead) p

[Elecraft] September 25th is VAIL Day - The First Telegrapher

2019-09-24 Thread Chris R. NW6V
alling "CQ VVV." There's a picture on my QRZ page. The key works well up into the low 20s, but I'm always happy to QRS. Feel free to join in and send some Vs yourself! Hope to work you on the air! Oh, and I'll be using a K3 and KPA500...:-) 73 Chris NW6V __

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 remote a K3

2019-07-22 Thread Chris Cox, N0UK
It appears not, although I was wondering the same thing. -- 73 Chris Cox, N0UK, G4JEC chr...@chris.org On Mon, 22 Jul 2019, Frank Krozel wrote: > I’m not sure if this is ever been asked before but can a KX3 remotely control > a K3? Off-line responses please de Frank KG9H Sincerely,

[Elecraft] newsletter error

2019-06-29 Thread Chris Meagher
Hi A minor error in the newsletter article on the WWVB, should be 60kHz. Chris VK2ACD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries

2019-06-28 Thread Chris Waldrup
Will the Bioenno batteries have enough terminal voltage to get the 15W? I'm looking at a 9Ah unit and if so will stop by Gigaparts on the way home from work today and pick one up. Chris KD4PBJ > On Jun 25, 2019, at 9:46 AM, Walter Underwood wrote: > > That may be, though the dischar

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 won't go above 10W

2019-06-24 Thread Chris Waldrup
Thank you. Gigaparts is local to me and I see they have the Bioennos in stock!! Chris > On Jun 24, 2019, at 4:35 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > >> On 6/24/2019 12:59 PM, Mark Goldberg wrote: >> Go with LiFePO4 cells > > Yes. This ham-friendly company sells a wide ra

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 won't go above 10W

2019-06-22 Thread Chris Waldrup
Yes sir using 7AH gel cell. Just found out the issue as it works to 15W on a bench supply so the issue was pointed out to me by a kind list member that this is intentional limiting while on lower capacity batteries. Chris > On Jun 22, 2019, at 1:16 PM, Scott Manthe wrote: > > Are

[Elecraft] KX3 won't go above 10W

2019-06-22 Thread Chris Waldrup
it to go above 10W using the power control. > Any ideas? > Thanks in advance. > > Chris > KD4PBJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mai

Re: [Elecraft] New K1 Kit

2019-06-06 Thread Chris
I agree. SMD soldering is actually much faster than through holes because you don't have to trim leads. It is just a matter of getting used to small parts. Magnifying glasses will definitely be necessary for most of us. Reviving K1 with SMD parts will make a very trail-friendly radio. On Thu,

Re: [Elecraft] K2 PLL reference oscillator problems (DAC side!)

2019-05-29 Thread Chris Smith
Thanks for the detailed reply. That makes sense entirely. To note this K2 shipped in early May so there may be problems still. Best regards, Chris M0XTE On Wed, 29 May 2019, at 14:49, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Chris and all, > > Let me try to add some clarity to this J310 situation: >

Re: [Elecraft] K2 PLL reference oscillator problems (DAC side!)

2019-05-29 Thread Chris Smith
replacement!) and that worked consistently across the board. I have however substituted the Elecraft supplied replacement which matches the On Semi one now as well. Thanks to Don for landing on this issue straight away. Next steps in progress now. Best regards, Chris M0XTE On Tue, 28 May 2019

Re: [Elecraft] K2 PLL reference oscillator problems (DAC side!)

2019-05-28 Thread Chris Smith
Hi, Received replacement J310 and EEPROM today. I will install the J310 this evening and see where it goes, failing that the EEPROM. Big thanks to Don and Elecraft's excellent support. Best regards, Chris M0XTE On Tue, 21 May 2019, at 23:37, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Chris, > > If it is

[Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

2019-05-21 Thread Chris Bull
connected hear warbling from PC speakers. WJST-X settings are nominal also Unless there are secret KX2 WSJT-X setting. Maybe there will be a FT8 setting in the next firmware release. nudge nudge. Thank You 73 ChrisVE3XKZ __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K2 PLL reference oscillator problems (DAC side!)

2019-05-21 Thread Chris Smith
. The issue is the control data sent to the DAC is the same. Thanks for your help. Some ideas to try! Best regards, Chris On Tue, 21 May 2019, at 19:05, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Chris, > > If your kit was shipped between mid-August 2018 and mid-January 2019, > then the most likely problem

Re: [Elecraft] K2 PLL reference oscillator problems (DAC side!)

2019-05-21 Thread Chris Smith
! Best regards, Chris M0XTE On Tue, 21 May 2019, at 18:11, Dave Van Wallaghen wrote: > Chris, > > I have worked on a few late model K2'S of late with the exact same problem. > The folks in support are currently looking into it to determine the source of > the problem. &

[Elecraft] K2 PLL reference oscillator problems (DAC side!)

2019-05-21 Thread Chris Smith
lines are doing their thing correctly. Anyone got any ideas why the control word is the same? VFO reading on display is changing fine. What can I do to get out of this hole? Any help appreciated. Best regards, Chris M0XTE __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours

2019-05-20 Thread Chris Cox, N0UK
of those three phases is then typically split between three properties at the outdoor powerpole. -- 73 Chris Cox, N0UK, G4JEC chr...@chris.org On Sat, 18 May 2019, Jim Brown wrote: > On 5/18/2019 4:28 PM, Clay Autery wrote: > > 230VAC on 3 wires?  Never knew they did 3 wire 220V 

[Elecraft] K2 encoder (new version) fitting problem and solution

2019-05-16 Thread Chris Smith
not foul the control board either. Cruddy MS Paint cross section: https://m0xte.uk/pub/k2-encoder-mount.png Hope someone finds this useful. Chris M0XTE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] XV144 ATF34143 phemt equivalent

2019-04-22 Thread Chris Reed
is better on 2m at the moment. Thank you for the quick response, very much appreciated. Vy 73 Chris G1rpo Sent from my iPad > On 22 Apr 2019, at 03:51, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Chris, > > Have you tried ordering the part from Elecraft? I am assuming they still > have some in s

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