Re: [Elecraft] Happy 15th Birthday to my K2!

Congrats. I built mine in 2004. It is a 10 watt version with 160, ATU, and serial port. It is a good one. I have the KX3 and the K3S. I believe the audio from the K2 is easier on the ears than either of the other two. 73, Dave, K4TO On Sun, Mar 3, 2024 at 1:35 AM eric norris via Elecraft <

Re: [Elecraft] arrl.net domain is being blocked!

H... odd. I have received email via my arrl.net email address within the last few minutes. K4TO On Sun, Jan 22, 2023 at 4:37 PM Dave New wrote: > I've had several emails blocked from my 'normal' email address I use for > ham-radio related emails, n8...@arrl.net. > > According to the email

Re: [Elecraft] Keying the K3s

Thanks to several of you who gave excellent advice, I now have the N1MM keying the K3s. I will be operating the CQ160CW contest next weekend. I hope to work many of you. 73, Dave, K4TO __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Keying the K3s

Good morning, I have two questions. I plan to operate a contest next weekend in the QRP mode. Is there any added danger for operating the K3s at the 5 watt level for the contest? The other question is about keying CW with the computer. I have N1MM working. It reads the frequency and controls

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Mic

As I recall, when I ordered my KX3 years ago I told them not to send a mic. I wasn't going to need it. K4TO On Sat, Oct 8, 2022 at 1:00 AM K9ZTV wrote: > No shortage of keys, guys. > > Kent > K9ZTV > __ > Elecraft mailing list >

Re: [Elecraft] Finally! My K4 is coming

Please accept this in the spirit in which it is offered. I think it is absolutely hilarious that after waiting months to get one's hands on the coolest radio on the planet, the first question is, "How can I remote this?" In other words, it is going to be placed somewhere that it cannot even be

Re: [Elecraft] warranty

Not trying to stir up controversy, but I looked at https://www.bbb.org/us/wy/jackson/profile/mailing-services/pirate-ship-1296-188099/complaints My take on it is you save money, but if anything goes awry, good luck. Then again, ANY insurance claim with ANY carrier has been a hassle for me

Re: [Elecraft] Stacking KPA on KAT

The KAT500 Owner's Manual, Page 3 under "Placement". "The KAT500 may be placed under or above either the Elecraft K3 transceiver or the KPA500 amplifier. The KAT500 can easily handle the weight of the KPA 500 amplifier." Amazing what you can learn if you read the manual. K4TO On Sat, Jul 23,

Re: [Elecraft] Troubleshooting KIO2

considering alternatives, do beware of the the vulnerable, > Auxbus, signal on the non-standard K2 connector. > > My PC motherboard was selected because it had a real RS232C asynchronous > port. > > -- > David Woolley > Owner K2 06123 > > On 27/05/2022 20:41, Dave Suble

[Elecraft] Added info KIO2 troubleshooting

Sorry... I forgot to say that I am using a short adapter cable, DB9-M to DB-9F that eliminates all wire connections except for pins 1,2,3, and 5, per instructions in the K2 Manual. It is new. I just built it and it checks out with an ohmmeter. FYI This K2 has talked to this computer before, but

[Elecraft] Troubleshooting KIO2

Good afternoon, I have a K2 that refuses to talk to my computer. The computer software works and talks to my K3s and an RT21 rotator controller using a straight USB cables. The K2 has a serial port and requires the KUSB cable which plugs into the USB port and terminates in a DB-9 connector. It

Re: [Elecraft] High bands open

One of these messages talked about 20+ years ago at the peak of cycle 25. I remember 64 years ago with a DX100B, 4 el yagi at 70 feet and BC348 with a Gonset 10M converter for receive. I was king of the bands, working the world and every TV set in the county. I'm not sure my parents even

[Elecraft] P3 SVGA card repair

Good afternoon, My P3 was just returned from Elecraft, where I sent it for repair (lightning). The SVGA card was in the box with paperwork saying the U502 voltage regulator was replaced, but the unit was unrepairable. Is there anyone on the list who would be willing to try and repair it? I

Re: [Elecraft] [POSSIBLE SPAM] Re: Need K3 Board

I haven't heard from Elecraft yet, I am pretty sure I will need a KIO3 repaired. I will be watching this thread. 73, Dave, K4TO On Sat, Nov 27, 2021, 2:49 PM Ken K6MR wrote: > On 11/27/2021 9:30 AM, Dr. William J. Schmidt wrote: > > I have the rework equipment in my RF lab to fix these

[Elecraft] KIO2 problem -- maybe

I had a lightning strike and am getting things back together. I am attempting to connect via a KUSB cable with a series adapter to make it a proper cable for the K2. The PORT menus says the port is ON and I can turn it ON and OFF as outlined in the manual. Prior to the strike, this same radio

Re: [Elecraft] Notable SSB QSO (HD8R)

My story is too good to pass up this bragfest. On October 7 I had a serious lightning strike. It damaged five pieces of elecraft gear, K3s, KX3, KPA500, KAT500, and P3. All have been sent to Elecraft for repair and I must say the response from them has been excellent. I was left with two

[Elecraft] Pricing

Forgive this redundant question, but I have no internet and my phone is almost out of data. I need the new price of factory built KPA500. and KAT500. I need it to buy shipping insurance. I had a lightning strike last week and so they have been issued an RSA for repair. FYI the same lightning

Re: [Elecraft] A or B?

FWIW, I learned on mode B with the WB4VVF keyer. Now, when I try to use Mode A, I often do not complete characters. Whichever mode you select, practice, practice, practice, off the air. Again, IMO the rhythm and spacing you use between letters and words will make the difference in how easily

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

general. As I said before, memories are priceless. 73, Dave, K4TO On Sat, Apr 24, 2021 at 8:29 AM Dave Sublette wrote: > My relationship with drafting class goes back to before I was born. My > Dad, born in 1918, took drafting class in 1936. After he died, I found a > pen and ink drawi

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

My relationship with drafting class goes back to before I was born. My Dad, born in 1918, took drafting class in 1936. After he died, I found a pen and ink drawing of his from that class. It was a schematic of two different crystal sets. As a teen, Dad was the neighborhood radio technician. He

[Elecraft] KIO2 and KUSB

Problem is fixed. Thanks to very good advice from Geert Jan PE1HZG. I solved it by putting the old cable in series with the new cable. The old cable had only the proper three pins in it. I had made it several years ago, using the information in the manual. In the meantime I had forgotten the

Re: [Elecraft] K2 question (KUSB and KIO2)

Thanks for the info. I will have to make up that short cable! Fortunately my K2 is the B level. 73, Dave On Sat, Feb 27, 2021 at 5:10 PM Geert Jan de Groot wrote: > > > Is the KUSB cable compatible with the K2? Should have asked this before > I > > bought the cable. My K2 has worked with a

[Elecraft] K2 question

Is the KUSB cable compatible with the K2? Should have asked this before I bought the cable. My K2 has worked with a serial port adapter from Keyspan for several years and with a variety of logging programs. I had to ditch the keyspan because BiG Sur doesn't have a driver and Keyspan doesn't

Re: [Elecraft] Something different, old memories and using the KX3

Well done, Paul. It is a joy to read your account and I know you have had some great adventures. You are right about we older folks who cherish the memories of our adventures through the years. 73, Dave, K4TO On Tue, Jan 19, 2021 at 5:06 PM Paul GACEK via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net>

Re: [Elecraft] Reaching across the chronological divide

Well I have been an extra class since 1963. I too, have patents and am a retired EE design engineer. I run three Elecraft rigs and two computers. But I admit that I feel dumber than a hammer when looking at all the software options and menu items. I haven't even considered a Flex because of my

Re: [Elecraft] Used antenna - Arecio antenna collapses

Pick up only. Bring a big truck. K4TO On Wed, Dec 2, 2020 at 5:52 AM Douglas Hudson wrote: > If you want a good buy on a used, high gain antenna, the Arecibo radio > astronomy antenna will soon be up for grabs. Sold as is, where is. Some > assembly required. > > >

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Headphones Q

PS -- latency specs are published on most headsets. That is how I selected this model, K4TO ps On Wed, Oct 14, 2020 at 11:35 AM Dave Sublette wrote: > I use a bluetooth set from Avantree and there is no latency that I can > detect. I operate CW almost exclusively, using a key

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Headphones Q

I use a bluetooth set from Avantree and there is no latency that I can detect. I operate CW almost exclusively, using a key paddle and copying in my head. I don't know how they would work with keyboard and speeds above 25 WPM Dave, K4TO On Wed, Oct 14, 2020 at 11:32 AM E.H. Russell wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] Inverted L for 160 meters

The title is actually "HF Antennas For All Locations", not to be critical. It is a classic and well worth having. Dave, K4TO On Wed, Aug 26, 2020 at 7:40 AM Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP wrote: > I forgot to add: two shortend, elevated radials, fed as described below, > is only slightly poorer (about

Re: [Elecraft] Lightning Season, disconnect COMPUTER etc.

I don't know if this really helps or not, but I connect my computer to the internet through a WiFi. I have DSL which feeds a WiFi Router. That DSL modem and the router are the only things connected to the phone line. When lightning threatens I disconnect all power, ground, coax, rotator control

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

I heard nothing on 40M. 20M was good and QSB was only 2 S-units or so.; K4TO On Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 12:43 AM wrote: > Hello Kevin; > > Just saying thanks and I agree the QSB was crazy!!! > > I am wondering if you or others have tried to use APF on the Elecraft > radio to pull out weaker CW

Re: [Elecraft] Tired of fretting about the K4.....see what a KX2 looks like at 12, 800 ft

Beautiful Photography and excellent writing. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It almost makes me want to hook up a mic and try to work you.The altitude is really impressive. I am limited to 8000 feet due to 55% lung capacity from birth. 73, Dave, K4TO On Tue, Jul 21, 2020 at 10:47 AM Paul Gacek via

Re: [Elecraft] CW Mush

Well I didn't see what band it was on. If below 20M, the preamp should be off and maybe attenuator on. Also the RF gain should be backed off. Dave, K4TO On Thu, Jul 2, 2020 at 10:24 PM Don Wilhelm wrote: > Dave, > > Yes, it applies to the K3/K3S, KX2 and KX3. > Try it, it works. I don't

[Elecraft] K3s noise figure spec

Does anybody KNOW what the noise figure is for the 50MHz preamp on the K3s? It isn't listed in the specifications. I need to know in order to make system noise figure calculations. My feedline is going to be long (low loss, but long) and I'm trying to determine if I will need a preamp mounted

Re: [Elecraft] I'm building a personal email list....

OPT OUT--- K4TO On Sat, Jun 20, 2020 at 11:21 AM Don Wilhelm wrote: > I am with Jim and Gwen. I have too many lists right now. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 6/20/2020 11:03 AM, Jim Sheldon wrote: > > Ken, > > Exactly as Gwen Patton said, CONTACT list fine as my email address is > > also on QRZ

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

The answer to your question seems obvious to me. I am not a lawyer. Your equipment had to operate too much more stringent requirements because human life is at stake. The part 15 "must accept" clause says that if you are being interfered with on your Part 15 device, is it not legal grounds to

Re: [Elecraft] New Mystery: Copying groups vs plain language text (Rather OT)

Folks, I have restrained and refrained from entering this discussion until I can no longer endure. February 1, 1963 I sat for my Extra with the District Engineer himself in the Federal Building, downtown San Francisco. I never did know his name and I cannot read his signature on the certificate

Re: [Elecraft] Poor CW note waveform resolved

Well don't leave us in suspense! What was it? K4TO On Mon, Apr 27, 2020 at 10:09 AM Chuck Chandler wrote: > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help:

Re: [Elecraft] The Big Three...

Put all the stations in the same tent and then see who wins :-) 73, Dave, K4TO On Sun, Mar 29, 2020 at 11:47 AM K9FD wrote: > SO lets see, we are saying that 50 percent used Elecraft, and out of > the top 3 no one did, > and most who used Elecraft were in the bottom. > So was it the radio

[Elecraft] OT James Clerk Maxwell

A brief, but excellent video on you tube discusses Maxwell and his importance in history. If you are not familiar with "The History Guy", this is an excellent way to become acquainted with him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuWEqE4k230 73, Dave, K4TO

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Update?

As for my XYL and I, we are enjoying the opportunity to get off the treadmill of the routine. We are getting things done around the house that we have not been able to get to. I am really enjoying being on the air. Also, I have a ton of projects on the bench and have been like a kid in the candy

Re: [Elecraft] Wanted: Elecraft cable KXSER

Frank's request prompted me to look through a box labeled "Elecraft Cables". I found two, brand new and still in plastic bags, KXUSB cables. I don't really know how I came to have those. Unfortunately, there were no KXSER cables. But if anyone wants one of the others, I will put a very

[Elecraft] Power cable wire --cancel

Well shoot. A little research (which I should have done before asking) turns up the info. It was supplied two years ago. In response to a similar question that I submitted fitted. Egg on face...etc 73, Dave, K4TO oh yeah -- #18 wire

[Elecraft] Power Cable Wire size

What size wire is used in the power cable supplied to the KX3? I see the current rating numbers, but never the actual are size. Dave, K4TO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Paddle

I am thinking of selling my paddle. What is a reasonable price? Thanks, Dave, K4TO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Drive Question?

Yaesu?? Well there is your problem. An Elecraft rig plugged into the 1500 would follow you around like a good dog, turning the drive power up and down as necessary. Seriously, I know nothing about Yaesu, but in the menu system, is there a way of setting the output on each band such that the

Re: [Elecraft] External 10 Mhz reference level

Ed, et.al., I did get my instructions out for the EXTREF. I had forgotten that there were extra sheets for that. I use an HP Z3801 through an 8 way splitter and run the 10 MHz from the garage to the shack, a fifty foot run, on .14 in diameter 75 ohm cable. I also put a 1:1 isolation

Re: [Elecraft] External 10 Mhz reference level

ave > enough output. > > Grant NQ5T > > > On Nov 21, 2019, at 3:33 PM, Dave Sublette wrote: > > > > I have a K3s, delivered in January this year. I am using an external GPS > > disciplined 10 Mhz reference to the External Ref input on the back. I > > cannot

[Elecraft] External 10 Mhz reference level

I have a K3s, delivered in January this year. I am using an external GPS disciplined 10 Mhz reference to the External Ref input on the back. I cannot find anywhere in the manual what the required level for this input is. I have -1.1 dBm and it seems to work. However, once in a while, the K3s

Re: [Elecraft] Carrier

Appears to Peak at 335 degrees and 155 degrees. 335 slightly stronger on my 2 element yagis. Nulls at 65 and 245. I am 25 miles East of Lexington , KY On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 10:24 AM Dave Sublette wrote: > S9 here in KY > > K4TO > > On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 10:21 AM Richard Za

Re: [Elecraft] Carrier

S9 here in KY K4TO On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 10:21 AM Richard Zalewski wrote: > Here it in AZ > > Richard > *W7ZR* ex:5C5Z, CN2ZR, K2JSP, W6SBZ, W7KXR, K9ZIJ, W9KNF, W0KDF, W0MQU, > J68ZR, KC6ZR, PJ4/W7ZR, KH2,W7ZR, KH6/W7ZR, V31ZR, VK4AAZ, XE2DV > > > *Be joyful in hope, patient in

[Elecraft] K3s AM filter

Good evening all, I installed the 6 KHz filter into FL1 on the main receiver today. I did not put one in the sub receiver. To do this, I had to move four filters from slots 1 thru 4 to slots 2 thru 5 in both receivers. So now I have 6 KHz in FL1 in the main Rx, no filter in FL1 in the sub

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 with K3s

Good morning again, Many thanks for all of the comments. I now have a better idea of how this cable works with the K3s. FWIW, I did read the manual and my problem was figuring out how to use all of this great capability. Your information helps a lot. I will order the cable today. 73, Dave,

[Elecraft] KPA500 with K3s

Good morning, I am building the KPA500. I have the K3s. Can anyone explain, in simple terms, what advantage there is in using the KPAK3AUX cable instead of just using the Key Line cable? Thanks, Dave, K4TO __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] K3s problem

I have had my K3s since January. I use it exclusively on CW. Twice in the past ten days, in the middle of a QSO, I can hear nothing when I stop sending. No background noise. No signal. The quick fix is to turn the unit off, then right back on. There is at least an inch of cooling all around

[Elecraft] For Sale: T1 Automatic Antenna Tuner

I recently installed the KAT2 tuner in my K2. I no longer need my T1. The T1 is lightly used. Cosmetically and electrically I would rate it as a 10. All documentation is with it. There is a new 9V battery in it, but I don't think I can ship it per postal regulations. $135 will get it shipped to

[Elecraft] IC Sockets

I am building the KI02 RS 232 interface module for the K2 transceiver. Is there any reason why I can't use a low profile IC socket for this part? The reason I am building this one is to replace the old one in my K2. The old one died and I suspect it is the IC Max1406. Your thoughts, please.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries

IIRC, the Eneloop Pro has fewer recharge cycles than do the regular Eneloops. K4TO On Mon, Jun 24, 2019 at 7:57 PM John Harper wrote: > Panasonic Eneloop Pro > > >Best KX3 batteries > > >My old rechargeable batteries are failing. Recommdation for > replacements? > > > John AE5X >

[Elecraft] portable antennas and rigs going through airport security

All this talk about the AX-1 has stirred me up. My wife and I fly to Utah once or twice a year to visit grandchildren. I have a KX3. Although I am sure the AX-1 is a nifty and convenient antenna, I had stuff laying around here, so I built a portable antenna that collapses into a 2 foot length/.

Re: [Elecraft] Prospective K4

My personal opinion is Flex is too much computer. I hate computers. My operating time has done n nothing but decrease since I bought a computer. This is ham RADIO, not ham computer. And while I'm at it, You kids get off my lawn!! 73, Dave, K4TO On Sun, May 5, 2019 at 11:37 AM Joseph

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Firmware update trouble

that the KXPA100 has the latest firmware. Thanks to Dick and all of you who monitor this list and contribute support. 73, Dave, K4TO On Sun, Mar 24, 2019 at 5:10 PM Dave Sublette wrote: > We were doing a firmware update (my son and I). All went well until the > KX3 became stuck in the

[Elecraft] KX3 Firmware update trouble

We were doing a firmware update (my son and I). All went well until the KX3 became stuck in the MCU LD condition. We followed the manual instructions (several times). The KX3 is still stuck and the computer cannot find the KX3 port. The computer recognizes the cable, but communications fail

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report (OT now)

Not only that. but I have played the music to Nessun dorma! 73, Dave, K4TO On Thu, Mar 21, 2019 at 3:56 PM ab2tc wrote: > Hi Kevin, > > I always read the CW Net report with great interest. I think of it as the > "Oregon weather report" But WOW, this is the first time I have seen any > message

Re: [Elecraft] 160 unusual conditions.

Aren't ZL and G just about the antipodal points from each other? Dave, K4TO On Thu, Jan 31, 2019 at 8:40 AM Tom Boucher wrote: > Just a note to those that may be interested: > For the last two days, signals from ZL3IX at Eu sunrise have been peaking > S9. This morning Greg was a good 579

Re: [Elecraft] Best Mac to use with KX3

I use a mac mini running Parallels and Windows 7/64bit. It works very well. I would think any .odel mac would do the job. Dave, K4TO On Sun, Jan 27, 2019, 11:51 PM Don Wilhelm Steve, > > The only software application specifically for the KX3 is KX3 Utility > which takes very little of the

Re: [Elecraft] com port setup

Got it. Thanks to K4TAX who told me that, yes, indeed there was a menu item red face... 73, Dave, k4TO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] Control of K3s from computer

I had the K3s operating correctly controlling it with an RS232 cable from the computer. When I try to replace that with a USB cable, the radio isn't found. The computer says the port is operating correctly. I'm stumped. The software's the N1MM. I've made an inquiry there. Perhaps there is a

[Elecraft] Old Dog -- New Tricks

This is the third night operating my new K3s and P3. I have had a KX3/PX3 on the air for several years. I never use the waterfall. It just never seemed to useful to me. Tonight I connected my 20 inch monitor to the P3. Then I noticed I can see very faint traces in the waterfall. The signals

Re: [Elecraft] K3s Line Out (stereo)

yes On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 9:05 PM Charles Jack Hawley wrote: > Config-Spkrs set to 2? > > Chuck Jack > KE9UW > > Sent from my iPhone, cjack > > > On Jan 15, 2019, at 7:01 PM, Dave Sublette wrote: > > > > My K3s arrived over the weekend and I have been

[Elecraft] K3s Line Out (stereo)

My K3s arrived over the weekend and I have been setting it up. I am using the rear Audio jacks to drive either headphones, or the Line out to drive an amplifier and two speakers in the stereo mode. The headphone jack has stereo output ok. But the line out only has right channel audio. Left

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Hi Kevin, There is a good reason I was on the 160M vertical on 20. It was the antenna I could hear you best on. :-) Right now, my rotating tower with the 40M Moxons is pointed at 164 and I won't turn it because I have a trolley cable attached at 125 feet, getting ready to install a four

[Elecraft] KX3 Lives!

Thanks to all who offered advice. This morning I removed the KXPA100 from the loop. The KX3 utility was then able to download and install the latest firmware. Of course this leaves the question about what is going on with the KXPA100. I will troubleshoot that as I have time. But for now, I

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 has died

and it is more stable than when I used a PC. Dave On Sun, Dec 9, 2018 at 10:11 PM Dave Sublette wrote: > OK -- time for a confession. I'm updating using a MAC. I don't think > that has anything to do with the problem. It has worked perfectly for four > years. Doesn't say that something

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 has died

t used the utility. > > > 73 de Dick, K6KR > > > On Dec 9, 2018, at 18:52, Dave Sublette wrote: > > > > It is not looking good, folks. The RS232 adapter which drives the KX3 is > > not flashing any more as it usually does. The KX3 Utility returns "KX3 > not

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 has died

CM87wj > http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > > > On Dec 9, 2018, at 4:58 PM, Dave Sublette wrote: > > > > When I bring up the KX3 utility, there is no tab labeled Help or > > Troubleshooting or MCU. I now get a "KX3 is not responding" message. > >

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 has died

t; > 73 & Good Luck! > Dick, K6KR > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On > Behalf Of Dave Sublette > Sent: Sunday, December 9, 2018 15:04 > To: Elecraft Discussion List > Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 has died > > I bel

[Elecraft] KX3 has died

I believe my KX3 has died in the past 30 minutes. It was operating with N1MM prior to that. I went to the support page at Elecraft.com. I downloaded the latest KX3 Utility. I started the Firmware upgrade process. Initially the message said my KX3 was missing some files and to download the

Re: [Elecraft] A test

That's an odd coincidence. I just got off the phone with AT My Dsl went down within the last hour and suddenly started working as I talked to them on the phone. I actually got a real person! She spoke English and was competent. Hooray! Good to see you on here, Don. I am awaiting my new K3S

[Elecraft] Fred Cady Books

Seems I recall a sale of these books announced, but I have lost the email. I have a need for a K3S book. Can anyone advise me on what is needed to get the discount? (coupon code, etc..) thanks, Dave, K4TO __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] Bluetooth Noise cancelling headphones

Good evening, A few days ago I posted a question about using Bluetooth headsets and the latency problem. I got no answers, so I just took the bull by the horns and ordered something. Today I received the Avantree Audikast aptX low latency transmitter and the Avantree ANC031 Active Noise

[Elecraft] Bluetooth Headphones for CW

Good morning all, Skip to the last paragraph to get the question. I operate almost exclusively on CW with a KX3 and K2 that I built in 2004. I have the audio from two computers and both radios run to a small Xenyx 502 mixer , then to a small stereo amp and a nice pair of speakers. I seldom use

Re: [Elecraft] Avoiding costly lightning damage to your radios gear

For the past 30 years I have lived-in the highest point for 25 miles in any direction. I have three towers, 70 feet, 150 feet, and, until two years ago, 200 feet. I lowered the 200 foot tower to 155 feet two years ago. For the first 15 years my equipment was struck and damaged 4 times for a

Re: [Elecraft] NEW Elecraft Webpage now up

I tried to register and it said I was already registered. I'm not complaining, but I thought the info might be useful to the website managers. I didn't tried to see if any of my prior order history was there. Dave, K4TO On Fri, Oct 19, 2018 at 3:58 PM Fred Jensen wrote: > Great site! A real

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

Good sig here -- Wayne K4TO On Sun, Sep 23, 2018 at 6:03 PM Dave Sublette wrote: > Copying VA6FAB with a good signal right on top of the net > > K4TO > > On Sun, Sep 23, 2018 at 6:00 PM Dave Sublette wrote: > >> Me too-- K2 , 5w battery power 160M vert

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

Copying VA6FAB with a good signal right on top of the net K4TO On Sun, Sep 23, 2018 at 6:00 PM Dave Sublette wrote: > Me too-- K2 , 5w battery power 160M vertical... > > Dave, K4TO > > On Sun, Sep 23, 2018 at 5:59 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > >> Hi Kevin, >> &g

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

Me too-- K2 , 5w battery power 160M vertical... Dave, K4TO On Sun, Sep 23, 2018 at 5:59 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > Hi Kevin, > > Warming up the gear. I'll see you on 14.050, conditions permitting. > > Wayne > N6KR > > > > > On Sep 22, 2018, at 8:23 PM, kevinr wrote: > > > > Good Evening, > > >

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] K2 # 7841 is working

Congratulations David, For those of us who build, there is nothing quite like the thrill of seeing something we have built come to life for the first time! I hope to hear you on the air. 73, Dave, K4TO K2 and KX3 owner On Wed, Sep 19, 2018 at 12:45 AM aj4tf wrote: > With some assistance

Re: [Elecraft] RF miracles continue to happen

Two years ago I entered the CQWW160CW contest with 5 watts and my KX3. I placed 5th in North America and worked all over the world. I went fearlessly up and down the band answering CQ's, most of which answered my first call. I guess I should mention that my antenna is a full sized quarter wave

[Elecraft] Memories

Nov 3 will be the 100th anniversary of my Father's birth. As a 16 year old with my general ticket, I watched as he put up a Spaulding 64 foot self-supporting tower. 6 feet of water pipe with a CDE rotator out the top and a saddle welded on the top held my 4 element Gotham 10 meter beam. The

[Elecraft] Eyeball visit?

Any hams in Florence, Italy? I am in the bar at the Grand Hotel Mediterrano for the next hour. Dave, K4TO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] Noise cancelling headphones

So here I am with three hours to wait until my plane boards. I tried a set of Bluetooth Sony noise cancelling headphones. Big mistake. They're great. $300.00 is too much for me. What other models are in use with Elecraft folks? Dave, K4TO

Re: [Elecraft] Bumblebees -- actual mondo-sized bees, not just the RF variety

We were putting up a 2 element Moxon for 40M this week and I ran over a Bumblebee nest. Two of them got me before I bailed out and left the tractor running (in neutral). Oh the joys of country living :-) 73, Dave, K4TO On Mon, Jul 30, 2018 at 7:54 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > I operated

[Elecraft] Equipment Storage and operation

I should start with an apology to the group. Although I stand by what I said in a previous post, I feel that the way I expressed myself was in violation of decorum standards for this group. I am sorry for that. After letting my BP come down and thinking about it a bit, I realized that I have

Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Climate Control

Is this some sort of a spoof? You can't be serious. Putting beautiful equipment like this into the weather(not quite, but almost) is poor engineering practice at least and at most, a felony. If you insist on doing this, sell your Elecraft stuff and buy one of the other three imported brands,

Re: [Elecraft] Ham radio as a side dish

I can think of a couple of things where my ham radio experience blends with my other interests. Radio Control Models: for many years I used the 53 MHz band for my RC link. Now that the GHz equipment has come along, I use that. Music: I play trumpet in a couple of bands. My experience with

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Using the K2 above 29 MHz

I have used my K2 with a DEMI 2M transverter board in it to drive transverters from 902 through 10368 MHz for many years. When I used it to drive both 902 and 903 MHz portions of that band, the output was very much lower when 29MHz was in use for 903. I can't say whether it was due to the 29

Re: [Elecraft] UPS Practice? was:Re: KPA1500 Caution

There is an APP that allows you to specify when you want your package delivered by UPS. Also, you might have been able to go to the UPS distribution point in your area and pick it up, depending on what time of day you got home, etc... I have done this several times. I know it is disappointing

Re: [Elecraft] 32 bit Elecraft Utility Apps

Good morning David, A curious bit of circumstance forced me to use an earlier version of the Apple O/S recently. My old Mac Mini died when its UPS went hysterical and cycled the power violently several times. I bought a new one, complete with 16GB RAM and the 1TB Fusion Drive (and a new power

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Apparent PA failure ?

Are you in CW mode? If so, is VOX enabled? K4TO On Mon, Apr 9, 2018 at 12:20 PM, Martin Sole wrote: > Not in test mode :( > > I get the red TX led bit the display show 0w and - - where the VSWR > display would be when I press TUNE in TX NORM. > > Martin, HS0ZED > > > > On

Re: [Elecraft] New Sub RX

I worked the XR0YD on 40M with 5 watts, one call. The KX3 is a cool rig! K4TO On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 5:02 PM, Wes Stewart wrote: > I still use my ears. > > And I don't use skimmer, automatic tuning via spots, remote stations, > etc. I also have only a single receiver

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