[Elecraft] For Sale: Elecraft K1 and KX1 with accessories

2024-04-04 Thread Jan-Michael Wyckoff
. Will not ship. No negotiations, no shipping, will not split up. Jan-Michael Wyckoff KA9FSM jmwyck...@att.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 refurbishment

2024-03-13 Thread Geert Jan de Groot via Elecraft
but not feed the KPA100. However the KPA100 PIC communicting will receive power. Hence, perhaps emberassing: "did you power the K2 via the powerpoles"? Geert Jan __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailma

[Elecraft] Happy Birthday to the K2!

2024-03-05 Thread Jan
Hi All K2 transceiver fans Built in July, 1999  is my K2/at transceiver # 136 operational on CW & SSB @ 10 watts I also have a gray shirt from Elecraft, with K2 # 136 by K1ND embroidered on it IT complements my K4/at  # 0200 very well Cheers to all the K2 "builders"

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP-3 Speaker

2023-12-11 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
ppy with the audio-quality with. 73, Geert Jan PE1HZG __ 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.

Re: [Elecraft] Kpod not Working on K3

2023-11-20 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
ith an external 12V supply but then still doesn't communicate suggests an issue with the cable even though your description is pretty good. What software version is your K3 running? Manual says 5.54 minimal for KPOD support. Geert Jan __

Re: [Elecraft] List guidelines, please review.

2023-10-27 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
t the message is on the list. The person offloading doesn't care when he switches to flex or whatever but damage to the archives is forever. If the reflector degrades to a forsale list then attendance will be 6999 and probably (much) lower

Re: [Elecraft] Digital mode power handling for KAT3

2023-10-12 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
ilure" for details. Geert Jan __ 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

[Elecraft] Extra Cables

2023-08-30 Thread Jan
Hello All /Elecraft /owners. I have two extra cables that I'll likely never have a need for; open to offers, off the list to: K1ND @ Comcast.Net (A) 240V AC cable for the KPA-500 amplifier (B) PCX4087   E850463  tagged cable ~ the DB9 end is labelled Yaesu Regards, Jan K1ND -- This email

Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 Power Surge Advice

2023-08-07 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
ULE. A "serial device" only connects pin 2, 3 and 5, NOTHING ELSE. 73, Geert Jan PE1HZG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:E

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 battery charging (was: Pk3 battery charging)

2023-08-07 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
/drewarnett/kx3-firmware-issues/issues (Mind you, I love my Elecrafts to bits but I wish Elecraft engineering would have time to address the issues listed) Geert Jan __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] Buying a K4 in UK

2023-08-02 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
; is entirely too simple. I hope you see that now. And I, too, don't have a quick and easy way to order a K4 in the UK. Geert Jan __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.n

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Rx is awesome...

2023-06-26 Thread Jan
The K4/at is a delight to operate anytime; this last weekend it was used in the /Field Day Event/ I ran mine @ 20watts on 40 & 80 meters CW via a wire dipole on a city lot/// / Simple setup with memories programed /~  I/ /had a ball/// Thanks to the hundred that I had exchanges with 73,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Rotary encoder

2023-05-21 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
for minimum order size, then ordering directly at mouser or digikey is simplest, at least for us behind the EU customs wall. Be sure to include diodes to protect your KLPA when you put in an order. Geert Jan __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] K2-Bias Resistor When Using Mic Connector Pin 1 for Soundcard Input

2023-04-08 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
d to worry, and this will work on K2 and K3, w/o any menu setting changes. Geert Jan __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailm

Re: [Elecraft] SP3 vs SP4

2023-03-08 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
On 08/03/2023 04:39, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Got the SP4 for my K4D today. So I can put the SP3 in the closet for the rest of my life (next to other elecraft radios and accessories) or put it out for sale since Elecraft no longer makes them. What is the difference between a

Re: [Elecraft] KRC2 Band Decoder question

2023-03-08 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
0Downloads/KRC2_Manual_Errata_Rev_C4.pdf So make sure you get the errata document. 73, Geert Jan PE1HZG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailm

Re: [Elecraft] RS232/ U1/ failure

2023-02-25 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
fully verify that these chips are interchangeable but I suspect a power supply problem (sketched above) rather than a broken driver, since broken driver chips do not tend to repair themselves with temperature. 73, Geert Jan PE1HZG __ El

Re: [Elecraft] key out

2023-02-20 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
out, AUX1 and AUX3 are swapped. I don't know if the documentation has been corrected since I reported this; it may save some head scratching knowing this. Geert Jan __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elec

[Elecraft] FS: The 240V Power Cord for the KPA-500

2023-02-13 Thread Jan
For Sale ~ for a reasonable offer plus $ 10 towards the shipping  --- It looks new--- not sure it is a n Elecraft product Regards, Jan K1ND  Comcast dot   net -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software. www.avg.com

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter with K2

2023-01-24 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
ecommended? Yes. But you should know the limitations, which is why my posting is more verbose. 73, Geert Jan PE1HZG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] K3- Part fell out!

2023-01-23 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
On 23/01/2023 22:22, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: I dropped d a lock washer into the bowels of my K3 today, so had to invert the unit to get the washer out of the unit. When I did so, the washer fell out of the unit, but so did another component. Its a small rectangular part, white

Re: [Elecraft] Power spike

2023-01-19 Thread Jan Erik Holm via Elecraft
I have a K3 SNR 1595 and it does not have power spikes. Maybe TX gain cal will solve it as 4X6GP writes. / Jim SM2EKM On 19/01/2023 12:55, Mikael Larsmark wrote: Hi, I have 5 pcs Elecraft K3 in my shack and one of them, which is a very early model (serial #1938) suffers from quite a power

[Elecraft] K2 "serial" connector and PA KEY output (was: KPA1500 and K2)

2023-01-15 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
f the damage done. It is still best to NEVER make this mistake, though. 73, Geert Jan PE1HZG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:E

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Price increase Alert

2023-01-15 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
We will be increasing prices across all of our product lines at the end of this month, on Jan. 31st. Our on-line order forms will update with the new pricing at that time. All orders placed with us -prior- to the increase date of January 31st will be charged at the lower current pricing, even

Re: [Elecraft] AF knob turn all around

2022-12-04 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
mbers and all. The potmeters themselves are not Elecraft design but hard to obtain. Your best bet is to ascertain what is actually broken and take it from there. Geert Jan __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/lis

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone

2022-11-03 Thread Jan
~ for 21 ADD $ 7 to each towards shipping cost via USPS Regards, Jan K1ND   ~ enjoying the hobby since 1954  ~ -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software. www.avg.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 that has gone deaf

2022-10-14 Thread Jan Erik Holm via Elecraft
I have a K3 that has got just a little bit deaf. It´s like this, on 28 MHz it´s about 17 dB down, on 24 MHz 13 dB, on 21 MHz 7 dB. 14 MHz and down just about nothing. Guess it still can be D25. I will swap it with my second K3 and start to repair it tomorrow. If someone has had anything similar

Re: [Elecraft] Product availability communications (was: KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock)

2022-10-07 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
of product people have ordered, and in many cases, paid for. 73, Geert Jan PE1HZG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth

Re: [Elecraft] K3 INTERFACE WITH LDG Z100A

2022-09-05 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
lly. My suggestion is to join the LDG group at https://groups.io/g/ldgelectronics 73, Geert Jan PE1HZG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elec

Re: [Elecraft] KIO3 failure mode

2022-08-25 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
olator box is powered would be another matter though. But I wonder who tried this? 73, Geert Jan PE1HZG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailt

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 frequency reporting (was: KX3 and its "TUNE" selection. (With mag loop)

2022-08-25 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
en on K3 (it's called MENU:AUTOINF and needs to be set to AUTO 1 on K3 but then works like the rest). Personally, I use it to control my Hardrock 500 amplifier and this "just works". 73, Geert Jan PE1HZG __ Elecraft mailing l

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Synthesizer, KSYN3A

2022-07-16 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
ut we'll still need to catch up the backlog. I fully understand Wayne not reporting any ship dates. I would report only if I have all parts on my desk, for all parts needed in the design. Even mundane things like connectors (DC connectors) now yield delivery time of more than a year out. So

Re: [Elecraft] K2 sn 179 drop outs

2022-06-29 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
out "K2 main encoder doesn't work anymore". There have been issues with other encoders on newer radios but the main K2 one has been robust. You may want to check the soldering job done. Geert Jan __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 on commercial airplane

2022-06-28 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
ommodating if asked correctly. And if you feel otherwise and know it all better - it's a free world and everyone has an opinion! - then I kindly ask you to identify what flight you will be on so I will take the next flight, thank you. 73, Geert

Re: [Elecraft] Common K3 failure modes???

2022-06-27 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
on. I have not seen any hardware mods for K4 yet, so either they aren't happening (lucky!) or this is handled some other way. But, if you buy a radio second-hand, a sticker structurally showing what mods have been "done" would have been very nice. Geert Jan __

[Elecraft] Common K3 failure modes???

2022-06-22 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
at a contest station, or a DXpedition, and what can be done to prevent? What are the failures on the broken radios you are reporting about? 73, Geert Jan PE1HZG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Service: we hear you

2022-04-22 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
h this support. 73, Geert Jan PE1HZG __ 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

[Elecraft] SELL ~ XG50 Signal Source

2022-03-22 Thread Jan
Bought for my KX3 K Extended VFO Temperature Compensation Procedure The KX3 station has been replaced with the K4/AT last August; IT is A-OK !! Accepting an offer on this item, include $ 6 for postage Cheers, Jan K1ND -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

[Elecraft] End of 3G will not affect your Amateur Radio

2022-02-28 Thread Jan
. Since, I have purchased a 2021 Prius ~  to take on trips to the Swaps in 2022.  Hope to see some of you out too Cheers, Jan K1ND Toyota Entune 3.0: Toyota Connected Service Self-Serve Registration -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

Re: [Elecraft] failed K3

2022-02-26 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
difficult; since the software is closed-source this is a problem. If anything, my future interest would be something with the hardware of elecraft but using an arrangement where once software development from the manufacturer has ended, maintenance can be done using open source. Geert Jan

Re: [Elecraft] K Line: Signal loss in a QSO

2022-01-16 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
of these issues, which in most cases should not be hard to fix. 73, Geert Jan __ 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] Report on cheap power supply for K2

2021-12-29 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
th an Amazon Special, whom would you make responsible? That is why I either use brandname power supplies or only charge when I can attend the charge process. I don't want to badmouth your purchasing decision, but perhaps this gives something to

Re: [Elecraft] K2 TX audio

2021-12-21 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
. Is there any way to make the passband flatter, or to make the audio "fuller"? I am aware that TX and RX can use different filters and adjusted for that. I just worry about the TX reports I am getting. Geert Jan __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] Extra Cables

2021-12-01 Thread Jan
 For Sale: 3 cables that are Extra to my needs; Came with a used KPA500 that pares nicely with my K4 (a) Model E850465/PCX4097 with 15pin Male (labelled Yaesu) (b) Model KUSB/PCX0250  ~  { Amp to PC ) (c) Model KXUSB/PC0151   ~ (Tuner to PC ) Asking $ 25 EACH,  shipped USPS Regards, Jan K1ND

Re: [Elecraft] K3 sidetone volume when using Line Out

2021-11-28 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
the K3 5.88 firmware description: TX LINE OUT (MONITOR) LEVEL NOW ADJUSTABLE: In CONFIG:LIN OUT menu entry, tap '2' (REV switch) to set the "T=" level (TX monitor). Tap '2' again to return to the RX LINE OUT setting. Hope this helps, Geert Jan _

[Elecraft] KX3] KX3: XVn RF and XVn OFS

2021-11-10 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
transverter-setup is GPS-locked and I don't need the OFS feature. But software maintenance to older models doesn't reflect well to Elecraft's newest offerings. And that hurts. A lot. Geert Jan __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] Extra Cables Available

2021-11-04 Thread Jan
Purchased a used KPA-500/KAT500 with a bunch of cables; took me a month to sort-out The following are extras ~ KUSB, KXUSB, and E850465/PCX4097 [has 15pin male, labelled Yaesu] Contact me off list if interested to purchase Cheers, Jan K1ND ~ enjoying the K4 daily ~ -- This email has been

Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

2021-10-22 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
munity can step in, find out if my hypothesis is the root issue and work from there, considering that proper shielding is a CATV operator issue and no-one else's. 73, Geert Jan PE1HZG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 kit tips?

2021-10-01 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
screwdrivers for electronics) Yours for screws that are not stripped, Geert Jan __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] Extra Cables for Elecraft gear

2021-09-23 Thread Jan
73 Jan K1ND -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] DDU for KPA500 ---SOLD

2021-09-23 Thread Jan
The nice DDU by KV5J  for the KPA500 has been sold The K4 transceiver with the KPA500 & KAT500 is being enjoyed Regards, Jan K1ND -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] DDU for KPA500 ---SOLD

2021-09-23 Thread Jan
The nice DDU by KV5J  for the KPA500 has been sold The K4 transceiver with the KPA500 & KAT500 are being enjoyed Regards, Jan K1ND -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] DDU for KPA500 for sale

2021-09-20 Thread Jan
oo.com Thanks, Jan K1ND -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@m

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 RS232 trouble

2021-09-16 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
k and I am not sure the K2 is fully protected but some protection is added and the damage should be less. If you still did make the boo-boo, this link from LA3ZA may be useful: http://folk.uio.no/sverre/LA3ZA/blog/K2/N0SS/k2_wrong_ser_cbl_damage.pdf

Re: [Elecraft] MH3 mic case

2021-09-04 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
ir are not different. And, if the round plug is change for, for instance th Neutrik NTP3RC (see https://www.neutrik.com/en/product/ntp3rc) then the same microphone will also work on the KX3. You will need to change the wiring to make the buttons work but that is n

Re: [Elecraft] K4 ~ 0202 plays VERY NICELY

2021-08-11 Thread Jan
Hello Ham Friends THANKS for the /well wishes/ from K8UT, W2YK, SM6WJM, K9JP, EI2CN, KV1V, N6KR, K8WPE KU1T, N2WL The K4 certainly is an enjoyable transceiver to use; it has a nice learning curve, that even an old-timer can climb. Cheers, Jan K1ND -- This email has been checked

[Elecraft] K4 ~ 0202 plays well

2021-08-04 Thread Jan
My 82nd /birthday present/  = K4  serial 0202 = from my spouse, Milly [SK, January, 2021}; ordered in the week following the 2019 HAMVENTION at Xenia, arrived yesterday. It is a delightful SDR transceiver to use  ~ Thanks */Elecraft /* Regards, Jan K1ND PS: Licensed since 1954 as Wn8SWN

[Elecraft] K2 chassis screws (SM6WJM)

2021-08-01 Thread Jan
Hello Albin, SM6WJM I have some left-over black pan head Phillips 4-40 screws from assembling  my K2 # 136 in June, 1999 IF you yet need some, will find a bubble envelope to send them to Sweden Cheers, Jan K1ND -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

[Elecraft] KX3 "deaf" - suggestions?

2021-07-17 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
ge these components" from one of the Elecraft techs? Has anyone seen this? 73, Geert Jan PE1HZG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: m

Re: [Elecraft] K3 TX light flashing when RTS=PTT

2021-07-12 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
. If a computer or other device asserts RTS or DTR while you’re using the PTT-KEY menu entry, the K3S will enter TEST mode as a precaution, allowing you to change the menu setting if required. ... and test mode shows as the TX light flashing. So it's even in the manual! Geert Jan

Re: [Elecraft] K3 TX light flashing when RTS=PTT

2021-07-12 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
or the cat sleeps on top of the morse key. Geert Jan __ 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] K2 Only 30-metre Band Works

2021-07-02 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
; to switch against (mainboard, sheet 3). The schematic says that if one relay needs to be operated, all the other relays are pulled in the other direction. I would make sure that this "RY COM" isn't grounded or something. 73, Geert Jan PE1HZG _

Re: [Elecraft] KXBC3 battery charger

2021-07-02 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
integrated on the main board and there would not have been a mess with additional connectors, etc.. Would you buy a laptop computer if charging its battery requires an additional optional module? 73, Geert Jan PE1HZG __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] Can the K3 make power without activating Key Out?

2021-05-30 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
is output3, not output1, and vice versa. If you want to use this to drive a relay you probably want a PNP transistor as buffer. 73, Geert Jan PE1HZG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] [KX3] PRE, ATT, MSG, CLR buttons stopped working..

2021-05-30 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
and wonder if this is a change that has been implemented with newer KX3 builds? Comments? 73, Geert Jan PE1HZG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfa

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 up-date

2021-05-09 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
mortgage the house, frankly) but I do recommend updating. It is too bad you don't have the setup to do it yourself because on K2, these mods really are simple and can be done on the kitchen table. Geert Jan __ Elecraft mailing list Home

[Elecraft] KX3 buzz if power up on transverter band

2021-05-07 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
) Since Drew's report is old, I'm copy-ing it below for reference. Geert Jan --- Drew Arnett Wed Aug 19 10:49:08 EDT 2020 Hi, Weird problem. Anyone else try this and do or don't see this? Just got my KX3 back from repair. This included an upgrade to the latest firmware. (Makes sense

[Elecraft] Elecraft K3/P3 last-time order

2021-04-20 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
.. 73, Geert Jan PE1HZG __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Inventorying a K3/P3

2021-03-30 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
these things much easier. For K2, K3, and the KX-en too late, but perhaps for the K4 this can and should be done? Geert Jan __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] Questions on KXBC3 charging mechanism

2021-03-27 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
upposed to work. Can someone enlighten me? 73, Geert Jan __ 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] Diode 95SQ015 end-of-life (K2 D10)

2021-03-20 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
but that doesn't seem to be the case. From what I can see, low-drop diodes exist but not with the current ratings that the 95SQ015 has. Has anyone found a replacement? Geert Jan __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] status of bugs on existing Elecraft models?

2021-03-01 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
and is a trivial change. These problems were reported several years ago. I know the focus is on the K4 but these issues should not be hard to fix, not even with Corona restrictions... Geert Jan __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

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

2021-02-27 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
e connector now lights up when the K2 is transmitting. I use this to key a chain of transverters for the QO100 satellite. And it avoids drilling a hole for the PTT key plug. 73, Geert Jan __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth

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

2021-02-27 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
ave chosen a DE15 connector instead (making sure that a "VGA cable" would not cause damage. Ah well, too late now.. 73, Geert Jan __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailm

Re: [Elecraft] KRC2

2021-01-13 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
the value of the product. Geert Jan __ 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

[Elecraft] APF on CW

2021-01-06 Thread Jan
January is SKCC K3Y month ~ come join us for some straight key (or bug) CW fun~ The APF function on my KX3 makes the signal jump out of the noise Hope the feature remains in the K4 line Regards, Jan K1ND  ~ stay-safe ~ -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

Re: [Elecraft] K2 audio output question

2021-01-04 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
-speaker for people without SSB ears will just result in "there was a guy playing radio noise" at the exhibition. 73, Geert Jan PE1HZG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 shortened dits - you can remedy this under N1MM+

2020-12-07 Thread Jan Erik Holm
How do you have the TX DLY set ? / Jim SM2EKM Den 2020-12-07 kl. 20:37, skrev Barry Simpson: I beg to differ. I have an original K3 dating from 2009 which I completely updated including the synthesisers. It made no difference to the shortened character issue which is still the same. It is

Re: [Elecraft] K2 PA kit (was: K2 purchase considered)

2020-11-21 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
ify it. 73, Geert Jan PE1HZG __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] CW Tune Led for Elecraft K2/K1

2020-10-15 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
ering, you know not to try this. 73, Geert Jan PE1HZG __ 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 hoste

Re: [Elecraft] 2 different 144MHz transveters and CAT selection

2020-09-06 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
using the AUX bus, and I can think of a few ways where this would improve integration. I've considered reverse-engineering but apart from Elecraft probably frowning on that, haven't had the time (yet). But, don't knock it, this is how the DSP option became available for the K2... 73, Geert Jan

[Elecraft] Question on K4 mod administration

2020-08-19 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
hings easier I think? Geert Jan __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100/ATU basic TRX For Sale

2020-08-08 Thread Jan
The Elecraft K3/100/ATU has been sold 73 Jan, K1ND /Stay-Safe / -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] K3/100/ATU basic TRX For Sale

2020-08-07 Thread Jan
Regards, Jan K1ND  ~ 40 years in S.E. Michigan ~ -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.

[Elecraft] K3/100/at available

2020-07-18 Thread Jan
Have for sale  K3/100/AT with 2.7 kHz and 500 Hz filters plus KIO3 manual, hand mike, dc cord Correspond with me, K1ND  at email ~ jjell...@emich.edu   Thanks, Jan  ~ stay safe ~ -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Other Radios

2020-07-02 Thread Jan Timmers
Regards; John Timmers Hehe - lightly salted snow. Nice one 73.5 de VE7JBT :-) On Wed, Jul 1, 2020 at 6:36 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > > > - the KX2, like the KX3, has a built-in wide range ATU that will match > anything from barbed wire fences to lightly salted snow. > > Disclaimer: IMHO.

[Elecraft] Subject: Re: [K2] Serial number

2020-05-20 Thread Jan
Hi Doug, WØUHU and Don, W3FPR I assembled K2 serial number 136 ~ and an /Elecraft K2 # 136 shirt/ too ~ both now 20 years old K2 has been upgraded a little, but not much has changed in there Cheers, Jan K1ND __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] Subject: Re: VOX on KX, using a Heil headset Questions

2020-04-24 Thread Jan
X DLY ~ 0.20 Regards, Jan K1ND __ 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

[Elecraft] Subject: The G5RV trivia

2020-03-23 Thread Jan
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Re: [Elecraft] Dug my K2 out today +

2020-01-15 Thread Jan
after a nature call @ 08:00 UTC . . . ;-) Regards, Jan K1ND  ~ amateur radio is my avocation, since 1954 ~ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: m

[Elecraft] SKCC K3Y event

2020-01-04 Thread Jan
The month-long 14th Annual K3Y event is going-on on CW Lot of fun here with the KX3 ~ PX3 ~ and sometimes KXPA100 Check it @  https://www.skccgroup.com/ Happy New Year ~ ALL ~ Regards, Jan K1ND  ~ 65+ years of hamming ~ __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] SP3 A/B Switch Problem (IK4EWX)

2019-12-26 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
Since the K4 comes with a SP4 speaker that looks similar - I wonder if this design issue was addressed for the K4? 73, Geert Jan PE1HZG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qt

Re: [Elecraft] K3 problem (vfoB knob problem)

2019-10-25 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
required. When you disassemble / re-assemble, be GENTLE with the volume knobs, they are known to split on older serial numbers. Geert Jan __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] K3 VFO-B knob replacement notes

2019-10-14 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
he wrongly-ordered felt washer to size and find a replacement lock washer to make the encoder sink deeper to match the new knob.. Again, this isn't listed in the spare parts on the website or on the reflector; it is now documented on the reflector, at least.

[Elecraft] K3 and VHF/UHF add-ons

2019-10-09 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
it beneficial to configure the K3 to display 89 MHz instead of 10489 MHz. This way, the frequency digits don't jump around when you switch from COARSE to FINE. 73, Geert Jan __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 Question

2019-08-19 Thread Jan
Jittery PX3 Control comments by Don, K5DW + Brian, K9DTJ + Grant, NQ5T Have noticed that for several years here;  at one time I thought it was my age :-) Checked it today ~ it jumps ~ but by turning it slowly, it usually follows OK Cheers, Jan K1ND

[Elecraft] Subject: OT: Metric system

2019-02-25 Thread Jan
Just for*correctness*, it's not 2 African countries but Liberia and Myanmar. OK, Liberia is in Africa alright; BUT, Myanmar is in Asia I was last there (as 9M2JJ) in January, 1965 and it was Brurma back then Cheers, Jan K1ND

[Elecraft] Latest Elecraft NEWS

2019-01-25 Thread Jan
paid more attention to me. QUESTION: What do an outboard VFO  and  ... /Girls suddenly paid more attention to me/.  have to do with CW?? Nice write-up about CW Spotting Cheers, Jan K1ND I've read many a paper in my role as a

[Elecraft] OT: G5RV antenna PLOTS

2018-12-09 Thread Jan
Here is a nice discussion (link below) on the G5RV ~ Tnx, Jaro OK1CJB including current distribution and radiation plots for various bands Regards, Jan K1ND <https://www.google.com/url?sa=t=j==s=web=3=2ahUKEwiF99OO8ZLfAhVEheAKHYc_DzYQFjACegQICBAC=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ok1cjb.cz%2Fpdf%2Fg5rv.

[Elecraft] Subject: OT: G5RV

2018-12-06 Thread Jan
t, to many a ham as a general purpose antenna. Simple to construct: as a dipole, 51 feet each side of center, with 32 feet of 300-Ohm twin-lead and then 68 feet of coax. It didn't seem to matter much if one used 52-Ohm or 73-Ohm coax.  :-) Cheers

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