[Elecraft] SSB Net

2017-04-02 Thread Ramon Tristani
What happened to the 14.303.5 net today? I did not hear any stations. NQ9V Ramón E. Tristani r.trist...@gmail.com https://www.flickr.com/photos/nq9v/ https://tristaniministries.wordpress.com/

Re: [Elecraft] Stacking K3, KAT500 and KPA500

2017-03-21 Thread Ramon Tristani
Nice setup. But what a tangled mess of cables! Using PVC is a great idea but I wonder if it is stiff enough not to sway under the weight of the equipment. It doesn’t show but did you add some cross members to strengthen the frame? Maybe its about time for Elecraft to work on something to

[Elecraft] K3 Sale Update

2017-03-16 Thread Ramon Tristani
very. Equipment is in perfect shape, no scratches, always in Air Conditioned Environment. Rose tells me that she can change my call sign to yours on the Padded Travel Bag if required. Serious and good offers are welcomed. Payment via PayPal only to: Ramon Tristani, NQ9V Fuquay Varina, NC r.trist...@gmail

[Elecraft] Elecraft K3, P3, and accessories for sale

2017-03-15 Thread Ramon Tristani
ture owner or designated witness prior to delivery. All systems are in perfect shape, no scratches, always in Air Conditioned Environment. Payment via PayPal only to: Ramon Tristani r.trist...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] test

2017-03-15 Thread Ramon Tristani
Test. Please delete. __ 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

[Elecraft] Elecraft K3 and P3 for Sale with accessories

2017-03-14 Thread Ramon Tristani
ment. Equipment located in my residence at Fuquay Varina, NC. Payment via PayPal only to: Ramon Tristani r.trist...@gmail.com <mailto:r.trist...@gmail.com> Telephone: 812-340-1975 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.n

Re: [Elecraft] Augment KX3 or buy K3?

2017-03-07 Thread Ramon Tristani
By all means, keep the KX3, add the 100 watt KXPA100, and don’t forget to add the PX3. Ramon, NQ9V > On Mar 7, 2017, at 3:54 PM, Gareth - M5KVK wrote: > > Hi all > I am in the fortunate position of having some money to spend upgrading my > station; however I'm torn between

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - stuck at MCU LD we upgrading software

2017-01-29 Thread Ramon Tristani
And don't forget to use the pin to secure the connector in place. Some people said it was not possible but I did it and it works just fine. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 29, 2017, at 9:24 PM, Nr4c wrote: > > Hate to bring this up, but. Check the Power Pole connectors

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM-500 headset question

2016-12-05 Thread Ramon Tristani
Just use a macro to select the microphone, port, and bias, output, etc. Easy. > On Dec 5, 2016, at 10:42 PM, Ron Manfredi wrote: > > In line with the replies about a good mic to use with the K3, I have a > question. I am alternating between the Yamaha headset, (selected

Re: [Elecraft] K3s DSP headroom

2016-09-20 Thread Ramon Tristani
Important question. Could the designer from Elecraft please answer? Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 20, 2016, at 6:12 AM, f1gwr wrote: > > Question for the K3s DSP programmer(s): > > After reading the "audio" thread and trying to optimize my audio equalizer, > my questions are:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

2016-09-17 Thread Ramon Tristani
Just for info to all. I ordered the retention clip from Powerwerx and it fits very well. The connection to my K3 is now secure. Ramon Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 13, 2016, at 10:41 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > I need to point out that those retention clips will work

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

2016-09-13 Thread Ramon Tristani
se. >>> >>> If you do your cabling and cable routing correctly, you should never >>> have a problem. The connectors are rated to carry enough power to >>> satisfy the K3s' needs AT FULL POWER. >>> >>> And there are ways/devices to make

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Jump starter system for K3 portable power?

2016-09-13 Thread Ramon Tristani
I bought one of these: http://www.harborfreight.com/5-in-1-portable-power-pack-with-jump-start-62747.html Seems to be more than enough to fill up tires, drive AC power tools and feed some 12 volt equipment

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

2016-09-13 Thread Ramon Tristani
I was able to remove both power pole connectors from the power supply cable. Added more tension to the “tongue”, lifted the spring a little bit and the connectors “clicked” as before. They are a bit more secure now, not as strong as a solid power connector like the old Kenwood or Icoms ( I say

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

2016-09-13 Thread Ramon Tristani
Don: Thanks. I will inspect the connector carefully and if necessary I will replace it. Thanks to all for the good advice. Ramon > On Sep 13, 2016, at 09:41, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > One of the reasons some have trouble with APP connectors is that they have > not been

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

2016-09-13 Thread Ramon Tristani
Ken: Maybe there is. When my K3 arrived more than 5 years ago, it was my first experience with Power Poles. I actually soldered the connections inside, yet it is so easy to pull them and separate them from the radio that scares me always thinking that the connection is not solid. Tell me, how

[Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

2016-09-13 Thread Ramon Tristani
The Power Pole connectors on the back of my K3 provide for only a marginal, non-secure connection to the cable coming from the power supply. Has anybody out there “invented” or “discovered” a more secure and strong connection than the one provided by the Power Poles? It is so easy for the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and inverter generators

2016-08-10 Thread Ramon Tristani
Advice well taken. Thanks. > On Aug 10, 2016, at 15:30, Jim Brown wrote: > > On Wed,8/10/2016 12:05 PM, Bill Cobb wrote: >> I also have run my station on our Honda EU2000 with no issues. > > Remember that it all depends on what your antennas are, how close they are

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and inverter generators

2016-08-10 Thread Ramon Tristani
I want to thank everyone that provided comments and advice on my subject post. All replies have been extremely useful and my decision will not be too difficult to make now. Ramon, NQ9V __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and inverter generators

2016-08-10 Thread Ramon Tristani
Jim: That is a great article on suppressing noise. I really appreciate it. Ramon > On Aug 10, 2016, at 13:04, Jim Brown wrote: > > On Wed,8/10/2016 9:50 AM, Barry LaZar wrote: >> Your K3 doesn't care. > > The issue is not compatibility with the radio. Electronic

[Elecraft] K3 and inverter generators

2016-08-10 Thread Ramon Tristani
I want to take my K3 out for portable use and also training for emergencies with my local ham friends here. I am thinking of buying the Predator Inverter Generator that Harbor Freight sells. Does anybody out there has had any experience with it while using it to power a radio? Comments

Re: [Elecraft] comparing P3, LP-Pan, SDRPlay, others?

2016-07-27 Thread Ramon Tristani
Jim: How can you enjoy a radio without a pan adapter or spectrum display nowadays? After using the P3 for close to six years, I would never even consider a radio without something with that functionality. Still thinking about it? Hello, just don’t think anymore. Just use the plastic and enjoy

Re: [Elecraft] RFI on K3s

2016-06-20 Thread Ramon Tristani
How can you detect the drifting if RF if Iyou have to turn off the K-3 and the P3? Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 20, 2016, at 1:06 PM, G4GNX wrote: > > FWIW I still have a few issues with RFi, but I've managed to cure two of the > major ones, the rest are a matter

Re: [Elecraft] Powered USB hub for multiple KUSB

2016-06-18 Thread Ramon Tristani
The Amazon “basics” is a ten-USB 3 port and works very well in my system. Ramón E. Tristani Sr. r.trist...@gmail.com https://www.flickr.com/photos/nq9v/ www.tristaniministries.org www.tristaniphotography.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3S/P3 "Test Drive"

2016-06-03 Thread Ramon Tristani
Oh boy! What a privilege! Ramón E. Tristani Sr. r.trist...@gmail.com https://www.flickr.com/photos/nq9v/ www.tristaniministries.org www.tristaniphotography.com > On Jun 3, 2016, at

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 & Loop Antennas

2016-05-30 Thread Ramon Tristani
I have tried the MFJ 1788 MagLoop and the TW2010. Both are good choices. The Magloop is good for up to a bit more than 100 watts. The TW2010 is better made and easier to operate and will handle a full gallon. Both are portable but the TW2010 is light and rugged. Ramón E. Tristani Sr. NQ9V

Re: [Elecraft] Small QRP Xcvr Use Question

2016-05-24 Thread Ramon Tristani
I am surprised no one has mentioned the TW2010 (www.twantennas.com ). It is very rugged, very lightweight, a bit expensive but worth every penny, made in the good old U.S.A. and will cover all ham bands from 20-10 meters including WARCs and fits in its own

Re: [Elecraft] RFI and Direct tv or Dish network

2016-05-18 Thread Ramon Tristani
I used to have “fiber to the home” while living in Bloomington, Indiana. The provider is Smithville Fiber and in general, their TV, Internet, Telephone bundle is excellent and price wise, very competitive. Having said that, their interface equipment (external fiberoptic to ethernet inside the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 NB

2016-05-17 Thread Ramon Tristani
Great recording. Just had to follow your email and listen to the sound at the same time. I have had my K3 for over five years now (Serial No. 4416), a kit that I put together myself, without ever having any problems whatsoever. For questions, a simple call to Elecraft Customer Support has

Re: [Elecraft] Travel Case for K3

2016-05-15 Thread Ramon Tristani
Rose’s travel cases are the best. Ramón E. Tristani Sr. r.trist...@gmail.com https://www.flickr.com/photos/nq9v/ www.tristaniministries.org www.tristaniphotography.com > On May

Re: [Elecraft] K3 VSWR Meter Calibration

2016-05-06 Thread Ramon Tristani
; > On May 6, 2016, at 5:10 PM, Ramon Tristani <r.trist...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Yes, I performed tests with and without the ATU in the circuit. Howard, from > Elecraft Support contacted me off the list and requested information that I > just sent to him. > > Th

Re: [Elecraft] K3 VSWR Meter Calibration

2016-05-06 Thread Ramon Tristani
;> I suggest you contact K3support for further assistance. >> >> 73, >> Don W3FPR >> >> On 5/6/2016 11:50 AM, Ramon Tristani wrote: >>> The VSWR indication in my K3 seems to be off considerably when connected to >>> a 50 ohm dummy

[Elecraft] K3 VSWR Meter Calibration

2016-05-06 Thread Ramon Tristani
The VSWR indication in my K3 seems to be off considerably when connected to a 50 ohm dummy load. An external VSWR meter indicates 1:1 while the K3 most of the time indicates readings varying up to 2:1 at times. I am using the same short coax stub to connect the instruments one at a time to

Re: [Elecraft] OT 20M Moving QRM (Video)

2016-03-04 Thread Ramon Tristani
Me too. Please let us know when it is available! Ramon, NQ9V > On Mar 4, 2016, at 12:29 PM, Clay Autery wrote: > > This is DEFINTELY something I'll be ready to read and heed. :) > > On 3/4/2016 11:01 AM, Jim Brown wrote: >> >> I'm currently working on a step-by-step

Re: [Elecraft] DESK MICROPHONES FOR K3

2014-07-09 Thread Ramon Tristani
After trying several microphones I decided to take the plunge and bought the Heil PR-40. What a difference does it make after proper equalization with the built in K3 equalizer!. Some people answer my CQ's just to ask what my audio setup is. They like the broadcast quality of the audio. I know

[Elecraft] Ameritron AL-811H and Elecraft K3

2014-07-01 Thread Ramon Tristani
I am considering using my K3 with an Ameritron AL-811H linear amplifier. Yeah, I know, the KPA-500 runs circles around it… but budget is tight here. Are there any interface problems that I should be aware of? If so, are there any fixes for them? Please let me know. Thanks. Ramón Tristani, NQ9V

Re: [Elecraft] Ameritron AL-811H and Elecraft K3

2014-07-01 Thread Ramon Tristani
whatsoever. Tim AE6LX On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 8:12 AM, Ramon Tristani r.trist...@gmail.com wrote: I am considering using my K3 with an Ameritron AL-811H linear amplifier. Yeah, I know, the KPA-500 runs circles around it… but budget is tight here. Are there any interface problems that I

[Elecraft] K3 and P3 Utilities under Ubuntu

2014-04-03 Thread Ramon Tristani
I am running Ubuntu Linux here and having difficulty installing and running the K3 and P3 Utilities. I would appreciate any help installing and running the applications under Ubuntu. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] New external speaker for K3

2014-02-07 Thread Ramon Tristani
I got tired of waiting for Elecraft to come up with a good external speaker for the K3. So I bought a TenTec model 307B, 4 ohm speaker. It sounds fantastic. The enclosure is black just like the K3’s. Oh but it features the Ten Tec logo on the front that looks like an abomination to Elecraft

[Elecraft] K3 Speaker, Season finale

2013-04-23 Thread Ramon Tristani
It is not easy for me to understand the rationale of many of the hams that recommend buying an old, battered CB speaker at a flea market to shine beside their K3/P3/KPA500 line up. It is like spending on an Armani suit and wearing it with a pair of old dirty sneakers bought second-hand at a

[Elecraft] External Speakers for K3

2013-04-22 Thread Ramon Tristani
The K3 lacks matching external speakers offering better sound than the internal one. In the tradition of other leading manufacturers, Elecraft could even include a power supply in the enclosure (but I would be content with just a good sounding speaker). Any hope for this? Ramón Tristani,

[Elecraft] K3_EZ software

2013-04-12 Thread Ramon Tristani
Does anybody know where to find the K3_EZ software for downloading? It used to be in the K3 software page but not anymore I think… Ramón Tristani r.trist...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Foot switch recommendation?

2012-07-16 Thread Ramon Tristani
I have been using a Yaesu MD-100 Microphone with stand that incorporates not one but three push to talk switches. The mic and the PTT switches work perfectly with the K3. Ramon KP4GE __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] P3 and own spectrum display

2011-07-04 Thread Ramon Tristani
incorporate this bug in the next firmware revision as being able to monitor one's own transmission is something that I find very useful. Ramon Tristani kp4ge __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] test

2011-06-30 Thread Ramon Tristani
Testing. Please ignore. __ 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

[Elecraft] P3 on its way

2010-08-25 Thread Ramon Tristani
My P3 just shipped from Elecraft. It was ordered on June 15th. Delivery is scheduled for 1 September! YES!! Ramon kp4ge __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] IMac pro RFI

2010-08-23 Thread Ramon Tristani
I have an iMac and a Macbook, both operating within 6 feet of the K3 which drives a 5BTV vertical in my backyard. I run the full 100 watts without any RFI to my Macs. Guess you may have a defective iMac that should be returned for exchange or refund. My iMac is connected to the same AC circuit

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Frequency Memory Editor

2010-08-11 Thread Ramon Tristani
Will there be a version for the Mac? On Aug 4, 2010, at 8:42 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: The K3 Frequency Memory Editor has now been formally released. See: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/FreqMemEdit/K3_Freq_Mem_Editor.htm Thanks to Dick Dievendorff for all his hard work!

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Delivery

2010-07-29 Thread Ramon Tristani
I just received this email from Oliva at Elecraft: - From the shipping status on our website the P3 is currently: *New Items:* *P3 Panadapter for the K3 (and other rigs).* *Currently in Field Test* We've been shipping P3s to our Field Testers and are in the process of

Re: [Elecraft] TUNE before power?

2010-07-04 Thread Ramon Tristani
- just like manual, but without the button pushing. 73, Don W3FPR Ramon Tristani wrote: I just finished building the K3 and everything seems to be working just fine except that after changing bands I need to push and hold the TUNE button in order for the radio to transmit to full power

[Elecraft] TUNE before power?

2010-06-27 Thread Ramon Tristani
installed but my antenna is reasonably flat in the bands where I have been using the radio. After priming the radio transmits fine in SSB. Any suggestions? Thanks, Ramon Tristani, kp4ge __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http