Re: [Elecraft] Lightning damage here

Don, Really sorry to hear that. I empathize. We lost two major appliances late June when the Derecho hit Virginia with 75 mph winds and a lightning show like I haven't seen in many years. That lightning hit was not direct, but we heard the snap in the house. It came through a wall

[Elecraft] Unhappy with KX3

Jim, I could not have said it better. I went through the both of those messes and the Omni VII experience was better but not much. Actually, I like the fact that the software (firmware) evolves based upon user experiences and input. I own KX3 SN 0025 and have had an absolute blast with it. It

[Elecraft] K2 --- Cancel WTB -- found one

Found a nice K2 of the configuration I wanted. Thanks to several of the members for offering me K2s. I have sent personal emails as well. Would have built one but am running out of time before I need to travel with it. Greg K2UM __

[Elecraft] Wanted: K2

I am still looking for a nice K2/10 with KAT2, KNB2 and possibly with KBT2. SSB not critical. Please contact me off list with specifics -- condition, last alignment, working order and price. I am looking to buy a K2 for my use on an upcoming remote area trip. I have a KX3 on order, but would

[Elecraft] QRP, a K1, and the magic of ham radio

I have been a ham for over 50 years and done lots of dumb things. Really dumb. Today was no different. I was putting a recently acquired K1 through the paces and getting it ready for another of my trips to the bush. I had just worked several stations with a output of between 5 and watts with

[Elecraft] QRP, a K1, and the magic of ham radio

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[Elecraft] Trade Perfect TS-590S for Tricked out K1

I would like to get a tricked out 4-band K1, preferably with 15 meters. In an even up trade, I offer a perfect TS-590S. I will throw in an uninstalled TCXO. The radio is in perfect cosmetic and working order. I am the original owner and have the original box, documentation, accessories bag

[Elecraft] Trade Perfect TS-590S for Tricked out K1 - Correction

Sorry, I proofed that post, but did find an error. just now The TS-590S is an October 2010 purchase NOT 2011. I apologize. Also, I forgot to add that I will throw in two amplifier hook-up cables -- one has a transistor bufffer, the other is for a straight through from the ACC. Both were

[Elecraft] TS590S trade for K1 is done

Thanks so much to all for responding. I'll take this opportunity to wish the best for all members of this list for the upcoming New Year. 73, Greg K2UM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] KX1 found

I found a great KX1 and I am no longer searching for one. Thanks to those who responded and a special thanks to Steve, KW4H. 73 Greg K2UM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Problem loading XG3 firmware

Just got my XG3 and tested a few radios already. Very slick. Then I installed the XG3 Utility on a Windows 7 machine that all of my Elecraft Utilities are on. The XG3 Utility recognized the XG3 on Com port 5 and indicated it was communicating at 9600 baud. I then went to the firmware tab of

[Elecraft] XG3 firmware load problem continued

The window for firmware loading is showing the last message line as XG3 firmware file checksum reconciliation word is x Also, none of the other tabs other than the initial screen and the firmware tab show anything other than grayed out text. Greg K2UM

[Elecraft] XG3 firmware load problem continued

Thanks, Bill. I was simply testing the utility. And, the utility shows it is communicating with the XG3 and when I select the firmware tab it shows only dashes for the firmware version I have installed in the XG3 and that 1.04 is available. Also, none of the other pages selected by the tabs

[Elecraft] XG3 firmware load problem continued -- more info

The manual says that when I click on TEST COMMUNICATIONS that it should indicate in a pop-up window the speed of the communications -- which it does -- 9600 baud -- and should show the firmware version installed in the XG32 -- which it does not -- instead it says XG3 boot loader is ready for

[Elecraft] XG3 problem with Utility fixed!

Bill, well, this over-educated, self described computer good computer handler, found the problem. I reseated everything -- the USB to serial cables were all seated well to begin with. But, I gave the 1/8 inch plug connected to the RS-232 an extra wiggle and then it seated down a tad more and all

[Elecraft] XG3 Problem fixed -- Thanks, Guy

Guy, I thought maybe that was the problem as well. But since it originally showed that it needed a firmware update and that there was no firmware installed (the dashes where it should show the firmware version installed and the Pop-up window indicating that the boot loader was ready to install

[Elecraft] test -- ignore

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[Elecraft] Test profile change - ignore

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[Elecraft] K3 MCU 4.17 (APF beta) kills SSB output?

Power fine here with 4.17. Get full 100W PEP out on both CW and SSB and the drive power that I normally use for my amp is as accurate as it always was. Checked two K3s with an Alpha 4510, an LP-100A and an Array Solutions PowerMaster. I don't see anything different at all regarding power

[Elecraft] K3 Beta Release: APF for CW; Fast Monitor improved TX gate for voice modes

Thanks so much, Wayne, Lyle and the Elecraft crew who worked on this, and thanks to the alpha and early beta testers. I downloaded the beta version earlier this afternoon and used it for a couple of hours of CW operation. Fantastic! Have not had anything like this since my FT-1000 days. My 7800

[Elecraft] Test: checking gmail

This was sent using gmail to check if my own post shows up. This is to help the others who have problems. Greg K2UM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

[Elecraft] K3 replaced your Pro III

Hi, I had an IC 7700 and bought my first K3. After using both alternately for weeks, I sold the IC 7700. Then I thought maybe I should have kept the 7700 and bought another since I like to have two radios set up a bit differently and also to use as a back-up. Went through the same process of

[Elecraft] [K3] Subtle Change in CW monitor tone

Ditto, I have had as well on two K3s (2230 and 2499) --- on strong CW signals. Thought it was some sort of long/short path phenomenon. But, I wondered since it occurred on some signals that I just could not figure for that phenomenon given the short skip on a particular band that was occurring

[Elecraft] Palstar AT Auto

I have owned a Palstar AT Auto for 18 months with heavy use and it has been flawless. No problems like those cited above. Certainly the best auto tuner I have owned. It has been an exceptional piece of equipment, like my K3. Also, like Phil, I own a Palstar AT2K -- the best modern day manual

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Computer Video

Hi, John, Excellent job on the video. It answered some questions I had about both Power SDR and N4PY software. It is one of the best amateur radio videos I have watched on Youtube.com. Heck, if you want another career, I think Hollywood is calling. Seriously, great job and very

[Elecraft] Apology for blank email

I am sorry for the blank email which has happened, now, twice. This last one was due to touching a wrong symbol. The last one, a couple of weeks ago, was due to trying to straighten out a problem with my posting name. I don't want anyone to think this pilot4es guy is troll or a jerk. Stupid

[Elecraft] K3: KUSB driver for Windows 7?

Folks, What driver should I download for my KUSB on my new W7 machine? Many thanks, Greg K2UM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] K3: Driver for KUSB Win 7

Thanks, to Cookie (Willis) for the email. I went to the Prolific site and checked for drivers. Unwittingly I had hooked up my KUSB USB connector into the HP computer with Win 7 and the operating system looked for and got the correct driver. I connected it to my K3 all seems good. I also used it

[Elecraft] K3: what a blast and thank you

This is not meant to be spam or a mailbox filler nor a trolling expedition. I simply wanted to say that after so many years after being licensed (1958) I have not appreciated nor experienced a radio that is as much fun to operate nor is as excellent as my K3s. I love the experience of a radio

[Elecraft] Anti-Static Mats

Greg (AB7R), Thanks! At those prices, I just ordered a six foot long mat to cover my operating desk in front of all of the equipment. Nice. One touch and no static sparks to my equipment during operation, especially during the winter, and a whole desk mat to work on my K3s and other

[Elecraft] Blue Displays and Visual Acuity

Alan is correct. The human visual system is most sensitive to green and acuity is best in the green portion of the light spectrum. Information extraction and acuity is actually worse in the blue part of the spectrum due to refractive and scattering phenomena in the eye. I won't go into details

[Elecraft] Blue Displays and Acuity

George, yes, perceptual sensitivity is highest at the peak you note and is in the yellow/green part of the light spectrum. I meant to say sensitive rather than acuity in my lead-in sentence. Acuity is a function of more than the color of the light, per se and depends upon background lighting and

[Elecraft] OT: crypto RX

I am responding since my reply does have something to do with ham radio. In fact, this rectification phenomenon is what got me into ham radio! In the latter 50s I couldn't believe my ears when one evening I was in the bath tub and could hear faintly, but distinctly, the AM station WJR -- Detroit,

Re: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra

Just wanted to pass along my congratulations as well. I recall very well the day I passed my Extra class and how exciting it was. For me, it was even more motivation to be the best I could be at whatever it was I doing with regard to amateur radio. And, I am still not the best I can be at

[Elecraft] OT: question re: antenna/rig swtich

Group, This is off topic and I would deeply appreciate any responses to be sent to me off list. I am posting here because I respect the knowledge and experience of the people who are members of this reflector. This may sound stupid but I have not had experience with this before, so I ask before

[Elecraft] OT: question re: antenna/rig swtich -- THANKS!

To the many of you who took the time to give me excellent advice, confirmations of my ideas and things to consider and think about, thank you, thank you very much. I have sent emails to each of you who sent me private emails and would like to say thank you here as well to the folks who responded

[Elecraft] Accessibility aids...

Wayne and Eric and the Elecraft Group, What a class actsimply said, what a phenomenally class act...no other way to say or top it. 73, Greg K2UM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] PEP and forward power about double of set power

I own two K3s and the newest one (factory assembled) is showing a power output (both PEP and Forward) about double of what the power control indicates. I have done an automated power calibration via the K3 Utility using a 1.1:1 50 ohm resistive dummy load connected to ant port 1 and used a power

[Elecraft] Set power and actual measured power all square now

Well, within minutes of my posting about the set power (as displayed by my newest K3) not squaring with what I was seeing on a LP-100A, Alpha 4510 and Bird wattmeters, I received a detailed email from Gary at Elecraft with step by step suggestions of things I should check. I had already done a TX

[Elecraft] TEST ignore

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[Elecraft] Using K3 Utility for two K3s

As a long time ham, I have owned many rigs like most of you here. I got my K3 about three weeks ago and very impressed with, so much so I will be selling a rig and buying another K3 with a bit different configuration than my current K3 to use here but also, mainly, to use at a second QTH. I