Re: [Elecraft] Question about vertical and radial placement

2010-02-15 Thread Don - K2PMC
. The radials should be laid out opposite each other. As for the appearance, you can use #20 wire which will be invisible from ground level. Your vertical will perform very well with that counterpoise system. Good luck, Don K2PMC -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Question

Re: [Elecraft] Switching PS with the K3 - thoughts?

2009-05-25 Thread Don - K2PMC
I've beent using the Jetstream JTPS28 switching supply with my K3 since Feb '08 and it works like a charm. Weighs in at 4 pounds and never shows any signs of heating up. 73, Don K2PMC -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Re%3A-Switching-PS-with-the-K3---thoughts

Re: [Elecraft] K3 2803 Firmware Problem

2009-03-28 Thread Don - K2PMC
, everything was fine. I contacted Gary and he said it could have been due to an overheating condition in the Front Panel and, that letting the K3 cool down completely was the cure. I have had no similar problems since then. 73, Don K2PMC -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3

[Elecraft] Programatically determining K3 bar meter status

2009-02-26 Thread Don - K2PMC
I am trying to programatically determine the status of the bar meter in transmit mode. Maybe I am thick but I have not yet found a way to determine whether the meter is in SWR/RF mode or CMP/ALC mode. Additionally, when the meter is in SWR/RF mode and a BG; command is issued, the bar value

[Elecraft] Outboard Audio Amp - K3

2009-02-07 Thread Don - K2PMC
I use 2 outboard non powered stereo speakers which work well with the K3. However, when I switch Noise Reduction and Dual PB in, the audio level drops considerably. I have a small 5 watt stereo amp with low impedance input and would like to drive the speakes with it. Having said that, I want

Re: [Elecraft] K3- pace of development

2009-02-01 Thread Don - K2PMC
my competition with a road map of where I plan to go and when I plan to get there. 73, Don K2PMC -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3---pace-of-development-tp2244953p2253869.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] New K3

2009-01-21 Thread Don - K2PMC
connection, so check your Main Menu Mic Sel setting and make sure it is set to Front Panel. I have my VOX Gain set at 30. 73, Don K2PMC -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/New-K3-tp2192347p2192491.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com