Is there any word on the timeline for availability of the KXPA100? Tnx.
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I am interested in getting into CW contesting and have seen reference to
the Winkey Keyer by K1EL. My Rig is an Elecraft K3 and I use N1MM for
logging. Is there utility in using a keyer in addition to that provided by
Elecraft? Thanks in advance.
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I have an Elecraft K3/10 getting great reception on AM using attic dipole
on 7.290 mHz. Does this mode transmit well for QRP? (I use digital modes
and do not own a mic.)
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I have a K3/10 and live in a CCR environment. Presently I have a homebrew
dipole (66 feet of stranded copper) in the attic. It works quite well but I
would like to have more reach with CW. I am also concerned about getting RFI
into the neighbor's speakers. I would like to consider a smaller
I would recommend you call Elecraft sales. You cannot go wrong with
Elecraft. A great product with incredible support!
On Friday, March 25, 2011, Shane
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I'm looking at ordering a K2/100 and hoping I'm not making a mistake
by trying to build
Don is the best. He really cares about helping others!
On Sunday, March 20, 2011, K9OSC k9os...@yahoo.com wrote:
I certainly second that. Don has been more than just a resource for me, but
a huge problem solver. Not only is he tolerant of new owner's questions,
but he resolves them in a most
Maybe the cards are stacked against me, but I would like to go for the six
meter band ssb. My problem is low power and attic location for antennas.
Presently, I have a 66' piece of wire (center fed dipole) which works great
(for PSK, CW and JT65-HF) using the ATU in the K3. I would like to get the
Help! I have downloaded the most recent version of the K3 utility as well as
the most recent drivers for the KUSB Cable using the FTDI Chipset.(Computer
is Win7/64 and I have confirmed the drivers are correct for the computer and
the cable).
It works well most of the time. Every once in a while
Universal Serial
Bus Controllers then open each USB Root Hub and Generic Root Hub entry
you find. In the hub entries, select the Power Management tab and
*uncheck* the box that says Allow the computer to turn off this device
to save power.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
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Don is an incredible contribution to the hobby. His knowledge base is
bottomless and he truly likes helping others. What a great example for
the rest of us. Thank you Don.
On 1/23/11, zen...@netspace.net.au zen...@netspace.net.au wrote:
Hello Don,
I will always be very grateful for the time
Bruce - I have been with this issue for close to a year. Parallel with
your post I believe I have I finally have the solution. Hard to
believe the Elecraft website does not reflect the fix.
On Sunday, January 16, 2011, Bruce W1UJR w1...@mac.com wrote:
Within 10 minutes of my post Bill K1GQ
I own a K3/10 with ATU and would like to upgrade power. The question
is do I go with the 100w PA option or wait for the KPA500. Any and all
comments are most welcome. Thanks in advance and Merry Christmas to
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Hi All - Just bought a Begali straight key and need to set up a cable
for use with K3. Do I use stereo or mono jack? Should I use two
conductor cable or get a cable with ground? Tnx.
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I am migrating to a new laptop with Win7. I have downloaded HRD
(Version 4.1) and everything seems to work like it did on my old
machine. I have also downloaded newest Prolific drivers. But the
waterfall seems to show loose/scattered signal with minimal/partial
de-code. I have tried to mess with
I posted some time ago and wanted to check if anyone has heard of a
solution or update to HRD to resolve the problem. Software boots up
fine. Then after 15 minutes, screen freezes and/or goes blue and
crashes.
This occurs using Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit with HRD v5.0. The HRD
Forums speak to
Does anyone know of a CW Mentor that's out there? Thanks.
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Hi All. Once again its OS versus Software. Has anyone heard of a fix
for DM780 crashing? Was in the middle of a PSK-31 QSO last night and
software went down. Thanks very much.
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Does anyone know of a fix to prevent DM780 from crashing? Install went
beautifully and then 2 crashes in the middle of 2 PSK31 QSO's. Tnx!
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I am setting up a new laptop with Windows Vista Home Premium along
with HRD (latest version) and system works fine.at first.
However if I close the top and come back later to re-access I get an
error message that COM3 access is denied. But...If I shut down
and my computer and start
I have loaded HRD on a new laptop and now getting crashes. The
software worked fine on Windows 2000. Has anyone heard of any similar
problem and potential fixes? Thanks.
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Thank you all for your responses regarding my post for calling CQ on
PSK31. I have another question.
My K3/10 will not transmit CW using the paddle on USB.
However..it will transmit using FL-Digi and the
keyboardIs this by design or am I missing a
setting. Tnx.
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I have a K3/10 with a 66' dipole in the attic and I am running 5 watts
with incredible reach. From Detroit, I am reaching FL, WA and Ottawa.
But my contacts have been when I answer a CQ. When I call CQ, I do not
seem to get a call back. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. The Reflector
is an incredible
Steve - I am new to this hobby as well. The reflector is fantastic and
you will end up getting a lot of information and still looking for
direction at the end of the day. My advice would be start with a
dipole or end fed wire as high up as you can get it. Preferably half
wave. So if you working 40
I am looking for an antenna to work 6 thru 80 meters in a condo
development. I presently own a k3/10.
Stealth is a very strong consideration. It seems that a SteppIR
Vertical or Hi Q antenna would make sense. Does anyone have experience
with these two antennas for this type of application? Thanks
A little off topic, but can anyone recommend a good wireless weather
station? Thanks!
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Looking for some advice. I am a new ham running a K3/10 with 66 feet
of stranded copper in the attic using RG213 as a feedline. Using
Fldigi, I hear and de-code CW, PSK, Olivia and Hell very well and from
all over the world. When I call CQ I see it on the waterfall, hear
sidetone and see 4 ALC
Can anyone advise me of the proper settings in the software to get
Fldigi up and running? Also, should I be in FSK D Data Mode? Thank you
for your time.
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I just loaded up the latest version of the K3 Utility (3.44). Using a
K3 with HRD the monitor (within HRD) shows a CW signal being
transmitted but the red light does not come on during TX. Is something
wrong or is this normal protocol? Thank you in advance.
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I just loaded up the 3.44 K3 utility which I am using with the latest
version of HRD and my K3. Using HRD to key the radio, I noticed the
red transmit light does not illuminate during CW. Does this sound
correct? Thanks in advance.
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Can anyone refer me to a list of commonly used shorthand for CW?
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Thanks to all in advance. This reflector is fabulous. Can someone
recommend a portable straight key for use in the field. Thanks.
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Seems like there are two ways to go. Buddistick vs.
PAC12or random wire with Elecraft T1. Thanks for all
your help in advance. This reflector is a fantastic resource.
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My K3 works well for CW at 5 watts but it seems I cannot get through
to stations using PSK 31. Is there a minimum power level suggested for
PSK31? Can you run QRP for Olivia? Thanks everybody!
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generate any measurable amount of heat during TX? Thanks.
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of the 'slippery' nature of
teflon. The antenna is the same as the NorCal doublet, but the wire is
different.
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Does anyone know where one can purchase the wire for the NorCal
Doublet Antenna (4 strand computer ribbon wire)? Thanks
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Does anyone know where one can purchase the wire for the NorCal
Doublet Antenna (4 strand computer ribbon wire)? Thanks
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I have a K3/10 (with a 66' dipole in the attic) and get great
reception on PSK-31.
I have two questions. Should AGC be on or off? Aside from having a
dedicated sound card...is there a Rx or Tx advantage to using an
interface like Rigblaster. Thanks again for all the help you have
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Julian - today I downloaded fldigi and now I have no problems with rig
control. Is this a new version with enhanced rig.xml or hamlib? Thanks
for all the assistance.
On 1/5/09, Julian, G4ILO julian.g4...@gmail.com wrote:
Leigh L. Klotz Jr WA5ZNU wrote:
In addition to the recommendation to
digital modes (listed at the left of the page). The comparison comments at
the bottom left link are interesting as well..
73,
Dave AB7E
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How can a newbie to digital modes identify signal types on the waterfall? Tnx.
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Looking for help. Not sure what I did...but I have
no audio for the paddle and the paddle is working as a straight key
but.I can see letters on the display. Any ideas?
Thanks for your help.
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I have a k3/10 that works great with HRD via the serial cable on on
COM4. But I cannot establish rig control with fldigi. I have read the
instructions and exhausted alternatives. Hoping someone can help.
Thanks. This is such a great resource.
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Long afternoon. Computer just died. Does anyone have ideas for
installing a Vista compatible driver for the K3 USB to Serial Cable.
Thanks!
FJM
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Has anyone heard of video instructions for the K3 or HRD? Thanks.
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Is anyone aware of video instruction for operating the K3 and HRD?
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I have a k3 with internal antenna tuner connected to a 40 meter dipole
in the attic. Will the internal ATU work for me visiting other bands
or would I be better off installing a tuner between the rig and the
antenna? Is an auto tuner more preferred than automatic? Thanks to all
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Can anyone recommend software for CW decode. I'm just learning CW and
I am concerned about my ability to copy. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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