[Elecraft] FS: XV144

2017-12-18 Thread Ken Alexander
My new, unbuilt XV-144 kit with optional crystal oven is still for sale.  I have dropped the price to U.S. $405.00, which includes shipping to Canada or CONUS. 73, KenVE3HLS __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K1 Sold

2017-12-03 Thread Ken Alexander
Thanks for your interest everyone, the K1 I have was sold earlier today. Thanks and 73, KenVE3HLS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] For Sale: 4-band K1 (needs work)

2017-12-02 Thread Ken Alexander
sure if they are glued to the existing aluminum side panels or if the screws hold them.  The radio is cosmetically good in every other respect. Serial Number 00863 U.S. $300.  I will pay for shipping to addresses in Canada or CONUS. 73 and thanks for your interest, Ken Alexander V

[Elecraft] K1 price?

2017-12-01 Thread Ken Alexander
Hi Folks, I have a K1 that I'd like to put up for sale. I don't remember what they sold for originally and I'd like to price it fairly. It has a 4-band filter board and I think I can dig out the original 2-band board too. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks and 73, Ken Alexander

Re: [Elecraft] XV432

2017-11-24 Thread Ken Alexander
Just sold mine today.  I guess I could have asked for a lot more for it but I'm not the opportunistic type.  73, KenVE3HLS Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, 24 Nov 2017 at 18:18, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: That’s a shame, that was going to be a

[Elecraft] XV-432 Sold

2017-11-24 Thread Ken Alexander
The XV-432 transverter has been sold.  All other listed items are still available. Thanks and 73, KenVE3HLS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] Elecraft (and more) Items For Sale

2017-11-19 Thread Ken Alexander
I'm moving in 2018 and can't take these items with me.  Note that all prices include shipping to CONUS or Canada. 1.  Elecraft XV432 70cm transverter with optional crystal oven. Built by me.  Aligned & tested by Don Wilhelm W3FPR.  28 MHz I.F.  5W in, 20W out.  Can be reconfigured for other

Re: [Elecraft] Don't sell that KX2 just yet...

2017-11-09 Thread Ken Alexander
It wasn't clear if satellite QSOs are allowed.  Does anybody know for sure? 73, Ken VE3HLS On 2017-11-09 09:02 PM, John Harper wrote: Here's another NPOTA-like event that will get the portable ops portably operating in 2018:

[Elecraft] Does the KXUSBa (USB to 3.5mm) Have a Level Converter Inside?

2016-08-27 Thread Ken Alexander
thanks, Ken Alexander VE3HLS __ 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] Transverter setup on KX3

2016-06-26 Thread Ken Alexander
Thank you David for the explanations! The setup took only minutes after I knew what the settings meant. Thanks again and 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 2016-06-26 4:42 AM, David Anderson wrote: Ken, Please read my inline comments below. I stumbled my way through the rest of the XV432

[Elecraft] Transverter setup on KX3

2016-06-25 Thread Ken Alexander
1296 transverter. Well, or use a good antenna switch or relay. Thanks in advance for any assistance! 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman

[Elecraft] KX3 + XV432

2016-06-24 Thread Ken Alexander
. I'd appreciate any help. Thanks and 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] How to make the KX3 controlled by logging sofftware like N1MM??

2015-11-30 Thread Ken Alexander
window. Hope this helps, 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On Mon, 11/30/15, James Rodenkirch <rodenkirch_...@msn.com> wrote: Subject: [Elecraft] How to make the KX3 controlled by logging sofftware like N1MM?? To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] Re: KX3 Internal soundcard

2015-11-14 Thread Ken Alexander
the inserting in and removing of plugs. I know I can use Y-adapters, but that only adds to the considerable mess hanging off the side of my KX3. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 2015-11-14 7:19 AM, Erlend Grimseid wrote: I would buy some like that in a flash. Wouldn't there be room for a n mini

Re: [Elecraft] feature request PX3 keyboard VFO control

2015-11-10 Thread Ken Alexander
Hi George, They have a piece of sample code to do what I think you want to do at the bottom of page 6 of the K2s & K3 & KX3 Programmers Reference document. You can download the PDF file from the Elecraft website: http://www.elecraft.com/K2_Manual_Download_Page.htm#KX3 73, Ken A

Re: [Elecraft] When is mode A not mode A?

2015-10-22 Thread Ken Alexander
can imagine right out of the box! 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 2015-10-22 10:00 PM, ky7k wrote: Ultimatic mode, in addition to Iambic A and B. On Oct 22, 2015, at 6:54 PM, ae...@carolinaheli.com wrote: I asked for specifics so we can suggest/ask Elecraft for them and all I've seen so far

Re: [Elecraft] When is mode A not mode A?

2015-10-21 Thread Ken Alexander
It sounds like you have a Mode A keyer and a Mode B hand Roger! There's a switch somewhere to change your hand back to Mode A. Hope you kept the manual!! :-) 73 - Ken VE3HLS On Wed, 10/21/15, Roger Crofts wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: Weird behavior with WSPR

2015-10-18 Thread Ken Alexander
the just got a KX3. Jeff - kg7hdz On Oct 18, 2015, at 6:40 PM, Ken Alexander <k.alexan...@rogers.com> wrote: Thanks Guys! That did it! WSJT-X has a transmit level control and WSPR doesn't. Turn out the output level coming from WSPR is much higher than from WSJT-X. I had to reduce the Mic

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: Weird behavior with WSPR

2015-10-18 Thread Ken Alexander
. This is on my list of DSP tasks when I get a roundtuit. Lyle KK7P On 10/18/15 4:24 PM, Ken Alexander wrote: I installed WSPR version 2.12_r3617 a few days ago and it does not "appear" to be transmitting. The VOX on my KX3 activates and the TX LED lights up, but no ALC bars. Switchi

Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] Re: KX3: Weird behavior with WSPR

2015-10-18 Thread Ken Alexander
this "problem." :-) 73, Fred K6DGW - WACC Admin Dude - Northern California Contest Club - Sponsor: Worked All California Counties Award (WACC) - www.nccc.cc/awards.html On 10/18/2015 4:24 PM, Ken Alexander wrote: HOWEVER, people are reporting receiving me on WSPRnet, so I'm not seei

[Elecraft] KX3: Weird behavior with WSPR

2015-10-18 Thread Ken Alexander
ccessfully with the same setup. - Mode: DATA A This is weird. Can anyone enlighten me as to what is or isn't happening? I'd appreciate any assistance! 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailma

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - DATA A setup

2015-10-11 Thread Ken Alexander
ware of this until today, but it did cause quite a bit of confusion. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ On 11 Oct 2015, at 19:40, Ken Alexander <k.alexan...@rogers.com <mailto:k.alexan...@rogers.com>> wrote: I'm trying to set up my new KX3 to run JT-65. I can't figur

[Elecraft] KX3 - DATA A setup

2015-10-11 Thread Ken Alexander
and not there either. It still displays SWR/RF in receive and transmit. All the manual says in the DATA A and AFSK A section is to adjust the mic gain for 4 to 5 bars of ALC indication. I can't until I can switch the meter display over. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Ken Alexander VE3HLS

Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] Re: Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details [Updated photos]

2015-09-14 Thread Ken Alexander
Ha! You should have been here when someone announced a new ICOM rig on the list a few weeks back...it was endless! 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 2015-09-14 11:11 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: OK, just curious here, how can a simple speaker with nice looking enclosure get this much traffic

Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] K3s, K3, K3+ definitions.

2015-09-12 Thread Ken Alexander
I think life must be really really good for you if this is what you spend your time worrying about. It started life as a K3, and no matter how many options you add or how many mods you do to it it'll still be a K3. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 2015-09-12 2:56 PM, John Buck wrote: I

Re: [Elecraft] Ordered today!

2015-09-07 Thread Ken Alexander
Maybe Elecraft should offer to sell "vanity" serial numbers for their equipment. Sounds like a good way to extract some extra bucks from people who find such trivial things important. Having a great piece of equipment isn't enough? 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 2015-09-06 11:0

[Elecraft] Touch screens, etc.

2015-09-04 Thread Ken Alexander
removing it) to give you more room to look at something else! That's the future I'd like to see! 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Icom IC-7300

2015-09-02 Thread Ken Alexander
There's a button right on the front panel that says SPLIT. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 2015-09-02 8:48 PM, Tony Estep wrote: I note that it has only one tuning knob, which in turn probably means you can't do the standard dx-split operating technique. If that's the case, then no matter what

[Elecraft] KX3 - opposite sideband nulling

2015-08-30 Thread Ken Alexander
message. Many thanks for the suggestions to those who offered them. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] KX3 - setting sidetone pitch

2015-08-30 Thread Ken Alexander
. How does one specify the sidetone frequency they want? Thanks and 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation

2015-08-28 Thread Ken Alexander
is knowing about licensing agreements and what you need to know to legally operate from Italy. Others may know better, but that’s my take on it. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On Aug 28, 2015, at 9:53 PM, Tom Morehouse k4...@me.com wrote: I was planning to take my KX3 to Italy next week on vacation

[Elecraft] PX3 opposite sideband nulling

2015-08-28 Thread Ken Alexander
should be in. If the opposite sideband is on the right of the display then shouldn’t I be in LSB? If it doesn’t matter for this procedure then that would have been useful information too. Any ideas or assistance would be gratefully received! Thanks and 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS

Re: [Elecraft] Lead time

2015-07-30 Thread Ken Alexander
From: http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_shipping_status.htm New K3S orders now ship 2-3 weeks after order date. It will take 2-3 more weeks to ship our current backlog. We're running as fast as we can! 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On Thu, 7/30/15

Re: [Elecraft] SideKar vs PX3

2015-07-29 Thread Ken Alexander
to provide for the addition of a keyboard then I'm even happier about my decision. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On Wed, 7/29/15, steve sm.shearer...@gmail.com wrote: Subject: [Elecraft] SideKar vs PX3 To: ELECRAFT reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] USPS shipping rates for non USA

2015-06-11 Thread Ken Alexander
! 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 2015-06-11 1:28 PM, Michael Babineau wrote: When did the International USPS shipping rates go out the roof ??? I just ordered a noise blanker for my K2 (~$USD60 ) and the cheapest shipping to Canada via USPS came up as $USD38 ! Yikes … that almost doubles

[Elecraft] XV432 - Is L19 red,orange or yellow?

2014-08-30 Thread Ken Alexander
is yellow and not red. However, I'd feel safer if someone who has built one before could kindly confirm this. The second thing that bothers me is why does one 4-turn inductor have one more turn than the other 4-turn inductor? Any assistance will be gratefully accepted. Thanks and 73, Ken

Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] Re: XV432 - Is L19 red,orange or yellow?

2014-08-30 Thread Ken Alexander
, they should be the same. In other words, the High Accuracy Kit is a retrofit for older XV432 transverters, and is not necessary for new ones. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/30/2014 6:26 PM, Ken Alexander wrote: Hi folks, I'm working on my XV432 kit this weekend. I ordered the high accuracy crystal

Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Re: XV432 - Is L19 red, orange or yellow?

2014-08-30 Thread Ken Alexander
Don...not Dan! Sorry! Ken On Aug 30, 2014, at 10:30 PM, Ken Alexander k.alexan...@rogers.com wrote: Hi Dan, Wow! That's a lot of money to spend only to find I don't need the darn thing! I'll be talking to Elecraft about that next week.I ordered both about 3 weeks ago. Thanks

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 AM-breakthrough

2013-07-29 Thread Ken Alexander
Hello Klaus, I wonder if it's possible that some of the foreign stations you reported hearing are being relayed by a European broadcast station much closer to you, and that's why they are strong enough to contribute to your break through problems.  Just a thought. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS

[Elecraft] For Sale: K2/100 + Options

2012-12-03 Thread Ken Alexander
for the KPA100, which I built (and despite that it performs flawlessly!) Total current price is $1599.70. I am asking $1000.00 and that includes shipping by mail anywhere in Canada or the U.S.  Please contact me directly if you are interested. Thanks and 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS

Re: [Elecraft] PLease stop OT threads

2012-05-23 Thread Ken Alexander
Actually, it's hear hear. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS From: KQ8M k...@kq8m.com To: 'Bert Craig' wa...@arrl.net; dukl...@broadpark.no; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:55:34 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] PLease stop OT threads Here here

Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters

2012-05-08 Thread Ken Alexander
. Their country...their rules. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 08/05/2012 2:55 PM, Dave Johnson wrote: The licensing looks pretty strict and stuck in the past. The list of approved transceivers is very dated... Perhaps Elecraft can provide a firmware fix to limit the K3 to the band segments shown

Re: [Elecraft] Portable Antennas (Is there an easy button?)

2012-05-06 Thread Ken Alexander
) on 20m years ago with a 24 ft wire and two 8-foot radials that were stretched actoss my 2nd floor bedroom floor. The antenna wire ran out to a tree outside my window. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 06/05/2012 8:54 PM, Bernie KF0QS wrote: Dear Folks: I have a K2/10 (#6922) and a K1 (#1024). I

Re: [Elecraft] Loading inductor Question

2012-05-01 Thread Ken Alexander
From: Ken Alexander k.alexan...@rogers.com To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 11:14:33 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Loading inductor Question Folks, Given that inductors on toroid cores are used extensively in autotuners, is there any reason (assuming I choose

[Elecraft] Loading inductor Question

2012-04-30 Thread Ken Alexander
antenna?  I'm talking 100 watts maximum transmitter output here. Any down side to doing this? Thanks and 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Can't we move on

2012-02-22 Thread Ken Alexander
Don't get me started on the custom knobs!!!  :-) 73, Ken, VE3HLS From: Rick Dettinger k7m...@gmail.com To: riese-k3...@juno.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 11:59:47 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Can't we move on Don't

Re: [Elecraft] Can't we move on

2012-02-22 Thread Ken Alexander
Come over to the dark side Luke.  It's your destiny.  D. Vader, 1977 From: Sam Morgan k5oai@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 12:44:54 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Can't we move on I'd like to add my vote for the

[Elecraft] Source for Type 31 Toroids

2012-02-10 Thread Ken Alexander
look? Any thoughts? Thanks in advance 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Source for Type 31 Toroids

2012-02-10 Thread Ken Alexander
From: Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 2:01:22 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Source for Type 31 Toroids On 2/10/2012 10:23 AM, Ken Alexander wrote: However, Fair-Rite's online catalog does not list them

Re: [Elecraft] Source for Type 31 Toroids

2012-02-10 Thread Ken Alexander
To: Ken Alexander k.alexan...@rogers.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 1:54:13 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Source for Type 31 Toroids Hi Ken … Just checked the Fair-rite website, and the type 31 cores are indeed there.  But they aren't easy to find.  You need

Re: [Elecraft] Source for Type 31 Toroids

2012-02-10 Thread Ken Alexander
of beads made from 31 Material. Specifically, 13 round wire type beads and 12 snap-on beads, with prices ranging from 75 cents each to about $20 each, depending on size. You can order directly from www.amidon.com. Lew K6LMP On Feb 10, 2012, at 12:45 PM, Ken Alexander wrote: Son

[Elecraft] Builder Found!

2012-01-26 Thread Ken Alexander
again and 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS __ 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] Builder Wanted for Softrock Kits

2012-01-25 Thread Ken Alexander
. I'd prefer someone who has experience with building and testing Softrock kits, but if you have experience working with surface mount kits then I'd like to hear from you too! Please reply off-list and let me know how much you would like to complete the kits. 73 and many thanks, Ken Alexander

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Cheat sheets (by VE3HLS) -- Update

2012-01-16 Thread Ken Alexander
to Ken. -Bruce, N1RX I don't get many requests for the Cheatsheets any more, but if some kind soul would e-mail me a copy then I'd be able to fulfil any future requests. Thanks and 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Cheat sheets (by VE3HLS) -- Update

2012-01-15 Thread Ken Alexander
requests for the Cheatsheets any more, but if some kind soul would e-mail me a copy then I'd be able to fulfil any future requests. Thanks and 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 15/01/2012 11:23 AM, Pierre wrote: Here is a link: KX1 Info Cards (6 Pages) Ken Alexander, VE3HLS e-mail request

Re: [Elecraft] OT: email delays

2012-01-14 Thread Ken Alexander
What Ron says is quite true. I haven't even received Matthew's original post yet!!! 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 14/01/2012 11:49 AM, roncasa wrote: On 1/14/2012 9:47 AM, Matthew Pitts wrote: Is it just me, or is anyone else receiving responses and corrections to posts before the original

Re: [Elecraft] 600 meters

2012-01-12 Thread Ken Alexander
the mediumwave band with something as good as an Elecraft leaves me breathless. Being able to transmit on the 600m band with an Elecraft is just too cool to contemplate! 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 12/01/2012 9:24 PM, riese-k3...@juno.com wrote: Gang with all the traffic that goes through

Re: [Elecraft] 600 meters

2012-01-12 Thread Ken Alexander
On Jan 12, 2012, at 7:07 PM, Ken Alexander wrote: Hi Bob, I wasn't paying close attention, but I thought I read that the KX3 will cover the upper half of the MW band and could be made to cover the rest of the band in the future. Hopefully, somebody with a better memory than mine will jump

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get to grips with the KDSP2 Filter

2012-01-03 Thread Ken Alexander
the lowest setting to be the best but that's a personal preference. Noise reduction isn't available with the RTTY filters because it degrades the signal too much and makes decoding difficult. Definitely download yourself a copy of the manual! Happy New Year, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 03/01/2012 6:47

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get to grips with the KDSP2 Filter

2012-01-03 Thread Ken Alexander
I don't know why C.1 would say LPA.SS. It sounds like something hasn't been set correctly. The other settings look OK. .60 means the filter is centered on 600 Hz and the number to the right is the width of the filter in kHz, where .80 would be 800 Hz and .10 would be 100 Hz (for contests,

Re: [Elecraft] [FT817] Vs ELECRAFT

2011-12-29 Thread Ken Alexander
be transmitting with two to three times the power? 10 to 15 watts (versus 5) on transmit will run down a battery a lot faster than a few hundred milliamps on receive. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 29/12/2011 8:02 PM, Johnny Siu wrote: Hello Elecrafters, I posted below in the FT817 yahoo group

[Elecraft] K2 rig control command list

2011-12-21 Thread Ken Alexander
happen to have one? 73, thanks in advance and Happy Holidays! Ken Alexander VE3HLS __ 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] K2 rig control command list - GOT IT!

2011-12-21 Thread Ken Alexander
Received a copy just minutes after posting my request! Many thanks, Ken VE3HLS Original Message Subject:K2 rig control command list Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:50:15 -0500 From: Ken Alexander k.alexan...@rogers.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net There used

[Elecraft] Hiccups with an older K1 and a new KFL1-4

2011-12-18 Thread Ken Alexander
header. Same thing? Just in a different location? Many thanks for any assistance! 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 owner's manual excerpt available: Control Panel reference

2011-12-04 Thread Ken Alexander
You're evil Wayne! This is going to drive everyone nuts! 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 04/12/2011 4:03 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: The KX3 owner's manual includes a 2-page Control Panel Reference section that provides an overview of the KX3's controls and display. Here's the link: http

Re: [Elecraft] using a bug

2011-10-30 Thread Ken Alexander
At age 55, it's nice to be considered younger at all! :-) 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 30/10/2011 3:34 PM, Tom McCulloch wrote: Actually, it's nice see younger people into CW at all. Or even more so, it's nice to see younger people at all in Ham radio! Tom WB2QDG On 10/30/2011 1:42 PM

Re: [Elecraft] Vibroplex - seen on ABC Pan Am (OT)

2011-10-29 Thread Ken Alexander
, have times changed! BTW, I still hold a current commercial radiotelegraph license, but I doubt if I'll need it again, Hi! 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Never been a big fan of bugs and the mangled code most people send with them. ... 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 29/10

Re: [Elecraft] Vibroplex - seen on ABC Pan Am (OT)

2011-10-29 Thread Ken Alexander
Yeah I know. It's like debating about the best equalizer setting for optimum transmit audio...very subjective. Anyway, I've said my piece and Eric will probably be happy to see we've moved on without any prompting on his part! :-) 73 - Ken, VE3HLS On 29/10/2011 2:50 PM, stan levandowski

Re: [Elecraft] Vibroplex - seen on ABC Pan Am (OT)

2011-10-28 Thread Ken Alexander
keep it if he wanted to. He grinned, handed it back and I was on my way! 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 29/10/2011 12:09 AM, Mike Morrow wrote: Noted last episode a Vibroplex or similar was used to send a telegram or cablegram http://beta.abc.go.com/shows/pan-am/jet-setter/104a-cablegram I

Re: [Elecraft] New product suggestion

2011-10-26 Thread Ken Alexander
Nice! Looks pretty funky! Maybe Elecraft should sponsor a design contest to make a working all-band antenna in that exact configuration. Something they could sell. The winner gets a complete K-Line station! Eric? Wayne? 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 26/10/2011 11:24 AM, Tony Estep wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Update on my progress - Now General RF Issue WAS 160m loop experiment a big failure

2011-10-23 Thread Ken Alexander
Thanks Don, and all who contributed to help him. Yours has been an interesting story and it was educational to watch it unfold here. I bet the CQ or QST would eat up a story like that if it was well documented and turned out as well as yours. Regards, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 23/10/2011 9:13

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 and KPA500

2011-08-09 Thread Ken Alexander
Just as long as this doesn't get in the way of any KX3 development! :-) 73 - Ken, VE3HLS We're shooting for having the KAT500 out before the end of the year and will publish more info on it as we get closer. __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] For Sale: Ameritron AL-80B Linear Amplifier

2011-07-26 Thread Ken Alexander
to ship it. U.S. hams: I'll be happy to meet you in Niagara Falls, Ontario, the border crossing near Gananoque, Ontario (east end of Lake Ontario) or near Windsor, Ontario (let's say London, OK?). 73 and thanks for your time, Ken Alexander VE3HLS

Re: [Elecraft] Musings on a K4

2011-07-25 Thread Ken Alexander
Uh huh! That's what I thought just before you dropped the KX3 bomb on us! :-) 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 25/07/2011 10:34 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: If there's ever a K4, it'll be a game-changer, or we won't bother. As of right now we're very happy with the K3, thank you :) 73, Wayne

Re: [Elecraft] Rb GPS DO comparison

2011-07-20 Thread Ken Alexander
Hi Brian, Interesting post. I've read of others using GPS this way, but what does this kind of accuracy buy you when maybe 1 in 100,000 other hams go to this kind of trouble? 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS --- On Wed, 7/20/11, Brian Alsop als...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Brian Alsop als

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale: Palm Radio Mini-Paddle - SOLD

2011-07-20 Thread Ken Alexander
This item is SOLD. Thanks for your interest. 73 - Ken On 7/19/11 11:38 PM, Ken Alexander wrote: Hi Folks, I have for sale one Palm 817 Mini-Paddle. This is a very nice, small (1 x 1 x 3) paddle perfect for portable use. The Palm 817 is black to match a Yaesu FT-817 and come with a snap

[Elecraft] For Sale: Buddistick Deluxe Portable Antenna System

2011-07-19 Thread Ken Alexander
= $199 (plus shipping) on the Buddipole website. I will sell for U.S. $130.00, which includes shipping anywhere in Canada or the U.S.A. Contact me off the list if interested. Many thanks, Ken Alexander VE3HLS __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] For Sale: Palm Radio Mini-Paddle

2011-07-19 Thread Ken Alexander
or money order (or personal cheque if you don't mind waiting for it to clear). Many thanks, Ken Alexander VE3HLS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] [KX1] On the trail with the KX1 -- Antenna ?

2011-06-17 Thread Ken Alexander
got to count for something! 73, Ken Alexander, VE3HLS --- On Fri, 6/17/11, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: From: Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com Subject: [Elecraft] [KX1] On the trail with the KX1 -- Antenna ? To: elecraft Reflector Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Friday, June 17, 2011, 10:28

Re: [Elecraft] Is the KX3 going to be sold as a kit?

2011-06-03 Thread Ken Alexander
mount components.  Something as complex as a KX3 would have me in tears before I finished unpacking it!! And by the way, if anyone here has experience with Softrock kits and could complete my kits for a modest fee, I'd be interested in hearing from you. 73, Ken Alexander, VE3HLS --- On Fri, 6/3

[Elecraft] For sale - Paddles Straight Keys

2011-05-27 Thread Ken Alexander
Hi Folks, I have several straight keys and paddles for sale, originally owned by a ham friend who passed away recently. 1.  Bencher chrome straight key, model RJ-2 -- $90Photo:   http://www.flickr.com/photos/kenaimages/5766548153/in/photostream 2.  Vibroplex straight key, chrome base --

Re: [Elecraft] OT - Why so much Off topic??

2011-05-26 Thread Ken Alexander
:  it's worth sticking around, but you might want to look into ways of managing the traffic. 73, Ken Alexander, VE3HLS --- On Thu, 5/26/11, Dave Sharred g3...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: From: Dave Sharred g3...@yahoo.co.uk Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT - Why so much Off topic?? To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] This really bugs me

2011-05-25 Thread Ken Alexander
Hi Doug, I didn't read where it says you contacted Elecraft to discuss this with them. Did you take this up with them before posting here? If not, then it seems a little unfair to complain publicly before giving them a chance to resolve the problem for you. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS

Re: [Elecraft] Something *really* new at Dayton from Elecraft

2011-05-20 Thread Ken Alexander
a new Chevy with a 200 hp engine, and the next year they'd managed to tweak another 20 hp out of the same engine would you take your car back to the dealer and demand they replace the engine for you? 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS Contentedly working DX with the stone-age DSP in my K2

[Elecraft] KX3 Pricing

2011-05-19 Thread Ken Alexander
With the base model K3 starting at $1500 it seems to me the basic 5/10W KX3 will likely range between $900 and $1200. Maybe more...hard to say. Anyone else care to speculate? 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] Something *really* new at Dayton from Elecraft

2011-05-18 Thread Ken Alexander
Say W H A T ??? Please guys. How about a photo? Not everyone can make it to Dayton!! 73, Ken Alexander, VE3HLS --- On Wed, 5/18/11, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com Subject: [Elecraft] Something *really* new at Dayton from Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Something *really* new at Dayton from Elecraft

2011-05-18 Thread Ken Alexander
--- On Wed, 5/18/11, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: ...and a K3-like front panel, including the same LCD. And it makes use of EVERY display on that LCD?? Carumba! Is it a full kit or a final assembly type like the K3? Care to put us in the ballpark on the price? 73 - Ken

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 pwr out control problem

2011-04-22 Thread Ken Alexander
Hi Robert, What happens if you try that into a dummy load instead of your antenna? How's your SWR? 73 - Ken --- On Fri, 4/22/11, Robert G. Strickland rc...@verizon.net wrote: From: Robert G. Strickland rc...@verizon.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2/100 pwr out control problem To: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Keyboard for sale

2011-04-04 Thread Ken Alexander
Looks neat Greg, but does N1MM Logger support the shuttle jog wheel for frequency control? 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS --- On Mon, 4/4/11, Greg a...@cablespeed.com wrote: From: Greg a...@cablespeed.com Subject: [Elecraft] Keyboard for sale To: n1mmlog...@yahoogroups.com, Elecraft Reflector

Re: [Elecraft] AF-1 For Sale or Trade

2011-03-30 Thread Ken Alexander
. 73 and thanks, Ken Alexander VE3HLS __ 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] AF-1 For Sale or Trade

2011-03-30 Thread Ken Alexander
: RE: [Elecraft] AF-1 For Sale or Trade To: 'Ken Alexander' k.alexan...@rogers.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2011, 10:51 AM No argument Ken! The AF-1 wasn't created as a K2-specific accessory, but as a useful little filter for any receiver (especially lesser

Re: [Elecraft] EXTERNAL 10MHZ KIT

2011-03-29 Thread Ken Alexander
Some sort of antenna analyzer? That would be really nice! 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS So is the mysterious T1-sized  piece of test gear I alluded to a couple of weeks ago. 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] AF-1 For Sale or Trade

2011-03-29 Thread Ken Alexander
with the postage rate first. Paypal or money order please. I'm in the market for an Elecraft W-1 wattmeter, so if you have one and are interested in an AF-1 then maybe we can work out a trade. Or if you just want to sell your W-1 then please get in touch with me. 73 and thanks, Ken Alexander VE3HLS

Re: [Elecraft] EXTERNAL 10MHZ KIT

2011-03-29 Thread Ken Alexander
Yes, I'd be very happy the either! 73 - Ken --- On Tue, 3/29/11, juergen plebia...@yahoo.com wrote: From: juergen plebia...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] EXTERNAL 10MHZ KIT To: Bruce Beford bruce.bef...@myfairpoint.net, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com, Ken Alexander k.alexan

Re: [Elecraft] I did it again!

2011-03-18 Thread Ken Alexander
did it again! To: Ken Alexander k.alexan...@rogers.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Friday, March 18, 2011, 9:05 AM On Mar 17, 2011, at 7:26 PM, VE3HLS wrote: How about adding a feature to the firmware such that if you do or don't work a split QSO

Re: [Elecraft] I did it again!

2011-03-17 Thread Ken Alexander
off his frequency. How about adding a feature to the firmware such that if you do or don't work a split QSO the split setup is turned off as soon as you tune more than 300 Hz away from him? Pick any number of Hz you like but you get the idea. Just a thought 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] KR3 SW Receiver.

2011-03-17 Thread Ken Alexander
SDRs like the Perseus The K3 would need mediumwave and longwave (down to 100 kHz) coverage to be of interest to me and the listeners I hang out with. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS --- On Thu, 3/17/11, Alan Bloom n...@sonic.net wrote: From: Alan Bloom n...@sonic.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Maxwell's Equations.

2011-03-06 Thread Ken Alexander
doesn't need another DVM and it's too small to be a scope! 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS --- On Sun, 3/6/11, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Maxwell's Equations. To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Sunday, March 6, 2011

Re: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !

2011-02-27 Thread Ken Alexander
I dunno. They're not bad with a little salt and a beer! 8-) 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS --- On Sun, 2/27/11, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote: From: Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com Subject: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM ! To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Sunday

Re: [Elecraft] Remote encoder?

2011-02-21 Thread Ken Alexander
Hi Eric, Try here: http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html It was designed for a K3 but I've been thinking of trying this with my K2. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS --- On Mon, 2/21/11, Eric Rosenberg ericrosenberg...@gmail.com wrote: From: Eric Rosenberg ericrosenberg...@gmail.com Subject: [Elecraft

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