[Elecraft] Looking for T1 Tuner

2023-03-07 Thread Mark Tosiello
Hi, In anticipation of the upcoming (warmer) POTA season, I'm looking for a T1 Tuner that some generous soul might be willing to part with. It looks like it's going to be a long wait to purchase one from Elecraft, so if you have one you'd like to sell, please let me know. You can contact me off-li

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 suddenly putting out no audio on SSB......loud static on FM as usual

2018-01-13 Thread Mark Tosiello
And, of course, as soon as I sent out an email, I figured out that the OFS/VFO B knob had been spun WAY out of whack and the RIT/XIT offset was way off. Cleared it out and all is well. Thanks, sorry to take up bandwidth. Mark KD8EDC -- ___

[Elecraft] KX3 suddenly putting out no audio on SSB......loud static on FM as usual

2018-01-13 Thread Mark Tosiello
Hi, I have no idea what is going on, but I probably simply misconfigured something. I have a KX3/PX3/KXPA100, and I was using it happily yesterday. Earlier today, I disconnected it to measure for my pelican case, but reconnected everything and double checked the connections as I always do. Everyth

[Elecraft] Happiness is a new Elecraft Purchase

2017-12-01 Thread Mark Tosiello
Hi folks! Just thought I'd post a note and a quick, hopefully easy question. I'm the proud owner of a KX3/PX3 pair, which I built from kit. This is some seriously great equipment. I was thinking that I'd LOVE to use the KX3 in situations where I need a BIT more than 15 watts (various contests or c

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Question

2016-10-11 Thread Mark Tosiello
Here's what I use for the run up the mast to my HexBeam. The center conductor is stranded copper, and the jacket is thermoplastic elastomer. MUCH more flexible than standard LMR-400...thus, the name LMR-400 UltraFlex: https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/tmv-lmr-400ultra I have a run going up the

Re: [Elecraft] PL259s

2016-10-11 Thread Mark Tosiello
HI, I to have always used only Amphenol connectors. However, this year, in putting up another Gap Challenger, I am using a DXE pl259 at the antenna coax end. DXE connectors have worked well for me in the past in another application, are silver plated brass and the dialectric is PTFE. I've spoken t

[Elecraft] Batteries for NPOTA Activation with KX3

2016-02-20 Thread Mark Tosiello
Hi, I'm planning an NPOTA activation using my KX3 on SSB and CW, running max output without an amplifier. My antenna will be an inverted V at 30', and I'd like recommendations for a battery technology and brand, assuming I don't use the internal batteries (I think I would rather not). I'm looking

[Elecraft] Just Starting in Digital Modes

2015-12-29 Thread Mark Tosiello
Hi, As a ham since 2006, I've been working pretty much straight phone and hand-keyed (paddled) CW. I've recently been bitten by the DXing/Contesting bug, and this has led me not only to work very hard on my CW skills (a mode I really, really like but which I'm still a novice at), but to take an in

[Elecraft] Incorrect/Inappropriate Signature Line.

2015-12-15 Thread Mark Tosiello
Hi, It's come to my attention that my signature line has been getting thru into my list posts. After fact-checking my sources for my last rotating signature line (they change often and I tend to fact check pretty consistently), my most recent line was factually completely incorrect, and the attrib

[Elecraft] PX3 Not Showing Spectrum/Waterfall

2015-12-14 Thread Mark Tosiello
And as so many others have done, as soon as I posted I found my problem. I need to learn to plug stuff in the correct port... Thanks anyway! Mark KD8EDC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] KX3/PX3 Combo PX3 Decodes Text fine, but No Spectrum/waterfall displayed

2015-12-14 Thread Mark Tosiello
Hi, Just built my KX3 and connected to PX3. Initially, powered up fine (smoke test) after build with waterfall (blank) and minimal spectrum peaks as you'd expect if it wasn't connected to a transceiver. Now connected to my KX3 and listening to W1AW code file, and the spectrum is blank (no yellow t

[Elecraft] My KX3 and PX3 Kits Have Arrived

2015-12-14 Thread Mark Tosiello
Hi, I'm extremely excited. My KX3 and PX3 kits and assorted goodies arrived 2 days ago. I have to build 2 computers before I got to open the boxes, but last night I build the KX3. It was a pleasure to build, the instructions were excellent, and save for having a minor bit of trouble making SURE th

Re: [Elecraft] Ready to Purchase KX3 and PX3 - Would Like Advice on accessories and "must haves".

2015-12-03 Thread Mark Tosiello
med away from you. > > If you get a KXPA100, it'll come with a right-angle BNC connector on a > short cable with a PL259 on the other end. I'm sure you could buy just > that from Elecraft and then use a dual SO239 to connect to your coax. > > So -- think right angle and

[Elecraft] Ready to Purchase KX3 and PX3 - Would Like Advice on accessories and "must haves".

2015-12-02 Thread Mark Tosiello
Hi all!! I'm preparing to purchase the KX3 and PX3 kits. I'm planning on the ATU and Roofing filter options, as well as the battery charger and clock. I'm also planning on purchasing the Powerwerks switching PS and the power supply cable for the PX3. Initially, I plan to use the system as a QRP