[Elecraft] KX2 water resistant case

2017-06-10 Thread Stephen Peterson
For a rafting trip down Cataract Canyon of the Colorado I was looking for a water resistant case for the KX2. Walmart came through with an "Outdoor Products, Watertight Case-Small, model 185OP". The case is an almost perfect fit for the KX2 with just enough room for the paddles, earbuds, and

[Elecraft] Mouse and P3 SVGA

2017-05-25 Thread STEPHEN R
There is a lot of room in the P3 box. Put a small microprocessor in there that would control a mouse. Why not? Sure would make the P3 and SVGA work better. 73 __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] LiIon types, and safety (was: Fire in the house li-ion)

2017-05-24 Thread Stephen Prior
will provide us with the logbook data based upon transmitted CW text! Thanks in anticipation Wayne! 73 Stephen, G4SJP On 24 May 2017 at 22:01, Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> wrote: > > > On May 24, 2017, at 1:31 PM, Terje Elde <te...@elde.net> wrote: > > > > There are

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] New KX2 feature: Internal logging of outgoing CW/data text

2017-05-17 Thread Stephen Prior
Wayne, What a great idea! Do you think this log information could also be available to download once the KX2/3 is back home and connected to a computer via the relevant utility? 73 Stephen G4SJP On 17 May 2017 at 21:03, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com [KX3] < kx3-nore...@yahoogroups.com>

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

2017-05-01 Thread Stephen Prior
Count me out too. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 1 May 2017 at 13:45, Wes Stewart <wes_n...@triconet.org> wrote: > Count me out. > > On 5/1/2017 5:05 AM, Michael Walker wrote: > >> How many of you would be interested? >> >> > __

Re: [Elecraft] Can Anyone recommended a great QRP Antenna and Antenna Pole for KX3

2017-04-02 Thread Stephen Shearer
BTW... http://www.sotabeams.co.uk/compact-light-weight-10-m-30-ft-mast/ is cheaper from UK than US. $63 + $30 (shipping - tracked) = ~$93 http://shop.packtenna.com/Masts-Supports_c_12.html $89 + $20 (shipping)... 73, steve WB3LGC On 4/2/2017 4:25 PM, Michael Aust wrote: Can Anyone

Re: [Elecraft] Can Anyone recommended a great QRP Antenna and Antenna Pole for KX3

2017-04-02 Thread Stephen Shearer
http://shop.packtenna.com/Masts-Supports_c_12.html 73, steve On 4/2/2017 4:25 PM, Michael Aust wrote: Can Anyone recommended a great QRP Antenna for KX3 Going to Hawaii with KX3 from high rise Hotels and some Sandy Beaches that is lightweight, easy to deploy, carry on Airlines or packed

Re: [Elecraft] Can Anyone recommended a great QRP Antenna and Antenna Pole for KX3

2017-04-02 Thread Stephen Shearer
http://www.sotabeams.co.uk/compact-light-weight-10-m-30-ft-mast/ On 4/2/2017 4:25 PM, Michael Aust wrote: Can Anyone recommended a great QRP Antenna for KX3 Going to Hawaii with KX3 from high rise Hotels and some Sandy Beaches that is lightweight, easy to deploy, carry on Airlines or packed

Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S firmware with several new features & fixes ready; looking for testers

2017-03-16 Thread Stephen Prior
And on a similar note, I'm still looking forward to an absolute S meter mode on both the KX2 and KX3! 73 Stephen, G4SJP On 16 March 2017 at 20:41, ab2tc <ab...@arrl.net> wrote: > Hi Wayne, > > Does this new release correct the S-meter reading in absolute mode when > pr

Re: [Elecraft] KX2/KX3 phone ops during QRPTTF?

2017-03-15 Thread Stephen Shearer
My plan is to operate QRPTTF... YES, digital would be nice, too. SSB for sure. I seem to always have conflicts with other events. This year is no different as DE Hamfest is the same day. I have not decided what river I will operate from, yet. Delaware, Brandywine, Red Clay, White Clay

Re: [Elecraft] Replacing the bulky IEC cable in UK used KX2's

2017-02-26 Thread Stephen Prior
Thanks Doug and Brian, In the last half hour I have also found the same type of adapter for both European (Schuko) and US mains plugs on the same auction site. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 26 February 2017 at 20:29, Brian Hunt <huntin...@coastside.net> wrote: > Good find! Thank you. > &

[Elecraft] Replacing the bulky IEC cable in UK used KX2's

2017-02-26 Thread Stephen Prior
://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111684867337 73 Stephen G4SJP __ 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] KX2 front panel lettering disappearing

2017-02-23 Thread Stephen Prior
Just by way of an update to the screen printing disappearing, the UK dealer is going to replace the front panel of the KX2 for me. 73 Stephen, G4SJP On 20 February 2017 at 05:30, Augie "Gus" Hansen <augie.han...@comcast.net> wrote: > > On 2/19/2017 1:42 PM, Stephen Prio

[Elecraft] 73cnc Knob for K3

2017-02-22 Thread Stephen Merchant
Knobs are sold, thanks. __ 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] FS: 73cnc Knobs for K3

2017-02-22 Thread Stephen Merchant
Main and sub knobs from 73cnc. These are the plain front models - no stainless insert. Very good condition, low mileage. $100 we split shipping. smerchan(at)sonic(dot)net. 73, Steve K6AW __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] KX2 front panel lettering disappearing

2017-02-19 Thread Stephen Prior
any prolonged treatment. It looks to me as if the lettering at the top of the panel is fine. White lettering seems much more robust. 73 Stephen, G4SJP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

Re: [Elecraft] KX2: mini-banana plug

2017-02-08 Thread Stephen Prior
Further to my previous message, thanks to Ben W4SC, I have identified the plug I need. For UK readers, put Pomona 2945-0 into your favourite auction site and you will find several at decent prices. 73, Stephen G4SJP On 8 February 2017 at 16:13, Stephen Prior <eastbrantw...@gmail.com>

[Elecraft] KX2: mini-banana plug

2017-02-08 Thread Stephen Prior
. The mini-banana plugs as available from the likes of Amazon are 2mm diameter. I can only assume that the KX2GNDPLUG is bigger? Thanks for any comments, 73, Stephen G4SJP (KX2 #1200). __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 for SWL?

2017-02-02 Thread Stephen Prior
If I were looking for something like that I'd be thinking about the Elad receiver or a second hand Lowe-150, depending on how much you want to spend. 73 Stephen, G4SJP On 2 February 2017 at 09:37, John <j...@eeek.org.uk> wrote: > Hi Edward, > > I had a thought, for a short time,

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 display on start-up

2017-02-02 Thread Stephen Prior
Hi Gary I had a reply from Wayne, it's quite normal apparently, almost a 'feature'! Funnily enough I have never seen this with my KX3. 73, Stephen G4SJP On 2 February 2017 at 00:53, Gary Hawkins <g...@hawkins-zhu.com> wrote: > I see the same issue with my KX3. However, since it

[Elecraft] KX2 display on start-up

2017-02-01 Thread Stephen Prior
! Running latest (2.69) firmware. I have a K3 and KX3 and have never noticed this behaviour with them. 73 Stephen G4SJP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 KCOMM & CW Skimmer

2016-06-22 Thread Stephen Shearer
I got away from KComm because it hasn't been updated since 2013. I found fldigi to work better and is updated often. I will use N3FJP's http://www.n3fjp.com/fieldday.html for FD. I use N1MM for other contests, too. steve WB3LGC On 22-Jun-16 2:04 AM, Peter D. Vouvounas wrote: If any of

[Elecraft] K3 Digital Readout

2016-06-20 Thread STEPHEN R
My digital frequency readout suddenly loses part of the digits. If I tap on the top of the receiver above the digital readout the readout returns to normal. Has anyone seen this before? Thanks and 73, Steve W0SZ __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] W2 problem

2016-06-20 Thread STEPHEN BUNTING
Hi everyone, I have a little used W2 wattmeter that has stopped working, but I have recently had access to a working unit so I could test the display and sensor unit independently. Both of mine have faults - The display has lost port nr 1 and it looks like R10 has been damaged on the PCB. What

Re: [Elecraft] Bonito RadioCom 6

2016-05-12 Thread Stephen Prior
I can't speak highly enough of Rumlog. It has a very straightforward user interface, fantastic LOTW and Clublog integration and all the database searching tools are there if you need them. Yes, it's free, but it's so good that I made a donation too. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 11 May 2016 at 22:27

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Factory Mains Power Down This Morning

2016-04-18 Thread Stephen Prior
Testing the new amplifier then... :-) 73 Stephen G4SJP On 18 April 2016 at 15:34, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft <e...@elecraft.com > wrote: > There is a massive power outage this morning covering the industrial park > where Elecraft HQ is located. Phones are currently off-line f

Re: [Elecraft] Portable 60-80m wire antennas

2016-03-15 Thread Stephen Shearer
I have used a G5RV (+/- 51') with ladder line using teflon 24ga silver plated wire. also see http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/randomWire/ ... I am working on a 9:1 and looking at the web site, a 70' wire should work fine for 80m... 73 steve WB3LGC On 15-Mar-16 12:59 PM, Bruce Nourish wrote: Hi

Re: [Elecraft] Using KX3 with Android device...

2016-02-27 Thread Stephen Prior
of things to set up in the field (mid thirties celsius didn't help here) and instead just controlled the KX3 from its front panel. Maybe I should take another look at it, it's a fine piece of software. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 27 February 2016 at 22:22, Mark, KE6BB via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.

Re: [Elecraft] CQ WPX RTTY Contest

2016-02-14 Thread Stephen Shearer
I played for a few hours Friday night. I used my KX3 with the PX3 and a USB keyboard for S calling and reply including the serial number using function keys. I used logging to keep track of the few contacts I made on a separate computer. I operated on 80m and used FSK D on the KX3 to

[Elecraft] KX3 FSK D 40m ??

2016-02-12 Thread Stephen Shearer
OK, Trying to use KX3/PX3 with FSK D for the RTTY contest. I started with MCU 2.38 DSP 1.37 then went back to 2.37/1.33. 20m decodes. 40m does not work (REV is ON and can not be changed) Both versions. I don't remember ever seeing RTTY change like Side Band to USB/LSB ?? I guess I can

Re: [Elecraft] APF (audio peaking filter) on the K3/K3S/KX3

2016-02-05 Thread Stephen Prior
it for me. Wayne told me there had been no change in code, but I have never understood that. With my XYL away in London for the weekend, I might devote some more time to it :-) 73 Stephen G4SJP On 5 February 2016 at 15:27, David Kuechenmeister <n...@bellsouth.net> wrote: > Thanks. I'll

Re: [Elecraft] Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer Switches

2016-01-25 Thread Stephen Shearer
Be careful. Not all LED's are the same. Early on I purchased a cheap two-pack at HomeDepot. Later I was using brand name. I started to have some noise problems - the cheap no-names were causing problems. I am almost all LED's now. I started because my YL could hear the CFL power supply

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation for building a K1

2016-01-24 Thread Stephen Shearer
I use a WELLER SOLDERING STATION -- MODEL WTCPN 60 watt BUT my REAL recommendation is to get Kester 62, 36, 2 Sn, Pb, Ag solder. It can be had in 1# AND smaller packs. It DOES a great job. The 2% silver is what makes it work super... 73, Steve WB3LGC On 24-Jan-16 4:04 PM, Reuben Popp

Re: [Elecraft] Frequency Memory Editor Software

2015-12-14 Thread Stephen Shearer
into that bug about a month ago. Dick Dievendorff sent me to elecraft.com to get a new version with the fix. You want to find version 1.15.8.18, bottom of the page. http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm R, Al W6LX From: Stephen Shearer <sm.shearer...@gmail.

[Elecraft] Frequency Memory Editor Software

2015-12-14 Thread Stephen Shearer
V 1.4.9.29 Win10 OK, it reads and writes from my KX3. I can open/save from/to disk. I can copy/cut from the data but can't paste. Am I doing something wrong? Steve WB3LGC __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Re: [OT] increasing CW copy speed: practice slow -v- practice fast

2015-12-06 Thread Stephen Shearer
Sounds great. It should work. I know I need to practice... I have another problem How do I put this... Sloppy sending? I notice (particularly in contests) that many ops run the characters together. I can't copy and my KX3 can't copy. Good keyers add the proper spacing between

Re: [Elecraft] LDEs (Long-Delayed Echos)

2015-11-28 Thread Stephen Prior
Yes, he's also the originator of the amateur form of AMTOR and PSK31. 73 Stephen On 28 November 2015 at 14:13, David Cole <d...@nk7z.net> wrote: > Isn't that the same Peter M that wrote the Dopplergram program? If so, > he is one smart cookie... He is in my Dopplergram gr

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 to Computer

2015-11-28 Thread Stephen Shearer
I take the answers you got one step further. Yes, I use the control COM port for PTT. Yes, you need to change the mike functions (buttons/PTT). I also use an "extra" USB sound card for the radio audio I/O so that the system sounds still can come from the computer. Some digital mode

[Elecraft] Re: Stereo Speaker for K3

2015-11-22 Thread Stephen Hanes
Another speaker to consider would be the Palstar SP30B. 73, Steve Hanes, K4VWS Sent from Windows Mail __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] What are your favorite K3 and KX3 macros?

2015-11-13 Thread Stephen Shearer
with the added PX3 macro (and text) capability, I have added the following to my PX3. 20mPSK31 FA0001407;MD6;DT3;BW0025;MG025;GT004;#SPN40;#FXT1; 20mCW FA00014061000;MD3;BW0010;#SPN000100;#FXT1; 20mRTTY FA00014085000;MD6;DT2;BW0025;#SPN40;#FXT1; 73, steve WB3LGC On 12-Nov-15 6:56

Re: [Elecraft] FTDI to serial adapter for K3 with Windows 7 change. Why?

2015-11-12 Thread Stephen Shearer
Try turning the computer on first and don't sleep. If you had to re-load W7, why not load W10? In digital modes, I don't let the screen or computer sleep... 73, Steve WB3LGC On 12-Nov-15 10:05 AM, John Lawrence via Elecraft wrote: I have recently had to reform my C drive and reload Windows

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering crimped connectors is not a good thing.

2015-11-09 Thread Stephen Shearer
I would agree... I crimp most every thing now. The cost of GOOD crimp tools are reasonable priced... BUT, a year or two ago, I found crimp lugs I was using on my ladderline were making intermittent connections and I was having a difficult time finding the problem. The crimp was not

Re: [Elecraft] Recording CQ WW CW and SSB

2015-10-19 Thread Stephen Shearer
I guess I need to read the rules... Are they for real? I "was" thinking of running portable KX3 on just 40m in my spare time on a boy scout weekend as cook staff for the Cub Scout Family camping weekend. After looking at the QRP scores from last year, one qrp op won with 1,2, 3 for many

Re: [Elecraft] Recording CQ WW CW and SSB

2015-10-19 Thread Stephen Shearer
: Steve, Real the requirements carefully --- Unless you are competing for the top positions, do not worry about it. Running portable on just 40 meters in your spare time is not likely to generate a score that will rank in the top 3. 73, Don W3FPR On 10/19/2015 5:54 PM, Stephen Shearer wrote: I guess

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 firmware 1.35 BETA available, USB keyboard

2015-10-18 Thread Stephen Shearer
Paul, GREAT... I was doing a JOTA {Scout Jamboree on the Air} demo this weekend and the keyboard/PX3 worked as my digital demo. I got an opportunity to play CW, PSK, and RTTY. I really like the way you define the keys, allows for more than just function keys! (seeing how you have 50

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Digital Voice Mode - our future?

2015-09-18 Thread Stephen Shearer
from some reading I have done recently, D-star is an open source from Japan ham community. I agree, if it's not open, it's not ham radio. We use FM on 10, 6, and 2 - modes included in the KX3/K3s, maybe the future should include d-star. 73, steve WB3LGC On 17-Sep-15 9:28 PM, Don Wilhelm

Re: [Elecraft] Product Idea for Elecraft

2015-09-10 Thread Stephen Shearer
I can't speak for the K3, but my KX3 only tunes when I ask (push a button) but my LDG is an auto tuner. I DO have a LDG AT-200 on my Orion. I had another brand z 125 watt tuner and it fried when I ran RTTY at 100 watts. I switched to the LDG and it does take the power. After digging (much

[Elecraft] P3 TXMON sensor CAL value

2015-09-08 Thread Stephen Prior
the constraints! 73 Stephen G4SJP __ 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] SideKar vs PX3

2015-09-08 Thread Stephen Shearer
Thank you for the info. I am still thinking about SideKar. 1) cost - it may need to be a Christmas gift - it exceeds my max per item spending limit without approval. 2) Elecraft - what are they "going" to do with the keyboard on the PX3 and more important, SideKar is stuck with the DSP

[Elecraft] K3 shuts down

2015-09-07 Thread Stephen
My K3 has worked flawlessly since I got it over a year ago, until yesterday. It now shuts down if the power is advanced over 11 watts (pa in). The power supply seems to be ok as it runs my TS 850 at 100 watts without complaint. I have checked and swapped cables between the K3 and my dummy

[Elecraft] For Sale K3/P3 SN 8502

2015-09-02 Thread Stephen Brown
Hello I’m selling my K3/P3. All of the parts and pieces are below. Includes all manuals, a Nifty and a copy of Fred Cady’s The Elecraft K3. It’s actually easier to tell what is not installed in this Rig. Fully tested no transmit time. Perfect condition. Please let me know if you have any

Re: [Elecraft] P3TXMON question?

2015-08-21 Thread Stephen Prior
Bill, That's absolutely right. There's so much confusion about such things and you have explained it very well. RMS can only ever be used as a value of current or voltage, never power. 73 Stephen, G4SJP On 21 August 2015 at 20:34, Bill Breeden breede...@cableone.net wrote: It's important

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - still in trouble with new firmware

2015-08-03 Thread Stephen Prior
I reported at the time (January I think) that the SVGA NB status wasn't being saved. That appears to be still the case here. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 3 August 2015 at 22:53, Tom tom...@videotron.ca wrote: Hi, Funny thing, the SVGA noise blanker and a number of other items were added in a January

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - still in trouble with new firmware

2015-08-03 Thread Stephen Prior
Hi Paul, As you might have expected given other recent responses, MENU+PWR reset produced no cure unfortunately. 73 Stephen, G4SJP On 3 August 2015 at 16:50, Paul Saffren N6HZ pa...@elecraft.com wrote: Hi Stephen, Try performing a parameter reset (MENU+PWR) and see if that fixes

[Elecraft] P3 - still in trouble with new firmware

2015-08-03 Thread Stephen Prior
on the P3 restores the colour and fill but not the waterfall height. *All of the above only refers to the SVGA display, the P3's own display works just fine.* Perhaps I should download all the files from the ftp server again? 73 Stephen G4SJP

[Elecraft] New P3 firmware - don't just 'send new'

2015-08-03 Thread Stephen Prior
If like me you have just upgraded to the latest version 1.50 beta and you find that the SVGA behaves rather strangely, not remembering settings on powering off etc., then you might have just sent 'all _new_ firmware' to the P3 as opposed to sending 'all'. Don't ask me how I know... 73, Stephen

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - still in trouble with new firmware

2015-08-03 Thread Stephen Prior
Hi Guy, That's reassuring, no point in me downloading the zipped file again from the ftp site by the sound of it. I'll await a fix! Thanks and 73, Stephen G4SJP On 3 August 2015 at 10:48, Guy Olinger K2AV k2av@gmail.com wrote: I also have the exact problem as described by Stephen below

Re: [Elecraft] How accurate is the CW setting on a KX3

2015-08-01 Thread Stephen Prior
Gerard, My CW speed usually agrees with what the Reverse Beacon Network reports, and is never more than +/- 1 wpm different. That's based upon around 22 wpm. Stephen G4SJP On 1 August 2015 at 08:44, Gerard Elijzen vk2...@icloud.com wrote: Hi all, Just wondering about the accuracy

[Elecraft] WTB: PR6

2015-07-21 Thread Stephen Root
Looking for a PR-6 preamp. TIA Steve K0SR k0sr at msn.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A Shipping Times

2015-02-27 Thread Stephen Prior
For those interested, ordered Feb 13, the KSYN3A arrived on my desk here in the UK this morning. USPS cheapest international option (cheap is a relative term!). On 27 February 2015 at 14:51, Dauer, Edward eda...@law.du.edu wrote: Info for those who asked about order and shipping status - I

Re: [Elecraft] KX3-PX3-computer

2015-02-26 Thread Stephen Prior
I have the same with the K3/P3 SVGA and my logging program (Rumlog). If I have the SVGA data display enabled I get almost complete rubbish sent to the computer. K3 displays normally. Timing issue I expect. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 26 February 2015 at 14:43, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote

[Elecraft] ICOM's new 7850 and 7851‏

2015-02-23 Thread Stephen Schrack
Just wanted to put out a question to the group of experts out there. Is the new ICOM 7850/7851 something that will top the Sherwood charts or is this new Elite Class Transceiver just a rehash/refresh of the 7800 with updated components. Can it compete with the K3 and Flex 6700 transceiver

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread Stephen Selberg
My .02 I think it's a good idea if Elecraft is willing to invest the time. I know plenty of good operators who take the time to set split only to accidentally bump a button that throws everything out of wack during the rush of a new one. Then they continue to call thinking they're in split because

Re: [Elecraft] Noisy RF gain pot?

2015-02-17 Thread Stephen Prior
to me, and all was well. (Wish I'd never sold the K2 but I had to at the time to part fund the K3, which I still have :-) 73 Stephen G4SJP On 17 February 2015 at 19:25, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Alan, With that serial number, there could be a lot of wear on the pot

Re: [Elecraft] Bad Assumptions

2015-02-17 Thread Stephen Prior
I fully agree about Rumlog. It's just great for the K3 (and KX3), and there is plenty you can do with macros. There is a new version of Rumlog about to be released soon as well :-) 73 Stephen G4SJP On 17 February 2015 at 19:19, Rick Prather rprat...@mac.com wrote: Joshua, You say

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Shipping Status of KSYN3AUPG

2015-02-17 Thread Stephen Prior
Ordered mine online a few hours after Wayne's email. Should ship tomorrow. 73 Stephen, G4SJP On 17 February 2015 at 20:08, Ken Wagner K3IU kenk...@cox.net wrote: I received notification of shipment today. 73, Ken K3IU ~~ On 2/17/2015 2:42 PM, Hans H Vollmer

Re: [Elecraft] More Power Pole. .

2015-02-17 Thread Stephen Prior
into the housing. Tried crimping, went back to soldering... Stephen G4SJP On 17 February 2015 at 20:04, kg7vq rede...@rfwave.net wrote: I crazy glue the connector shells and use a Q-tip stem in place of the roll pin. They trim easily, seem to be the same size, are readily available and non-conductive. I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta 5r10 and LINK

2015-02-17 Thread Stephen Prior
Very well put Dale, exactly as I see it too. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 17 February 2015 at 02:17, d...@lightstream.net d...@lightstream.net wrote: It seems that the term Polarity could be applicable to a single device, such as a loudspeaker, without reference to any other device. Connect the plus

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta 5r10 and LINK

2015-02-16 Thread Stephen Prior
, an old pair of AR speakers I own have a 'polarity' switch. 73, Stephen G4SJP On 16 February 2015 at 19:47, Clive Lorton cl...@thelortons.co.uk wrote: On 16/02/2015 19:27, Jim Brown wrote: You (and Heil) are using the word phase incorrectly when you talk about reversing it. What that switch

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Beta SVGA Inop

2015-02-03 Thread Stephen Prior
No doubt this is being carefully read by Elecraft! I just want to add my 'bug' that the NB setting is not 'sticky' on the external display. Otherwise, for me at least, the latest beta appears to do its job. Clearly, YMMV! 73 Stephen G4SJP On 3 February 2015 at 13:19, Jim Miller j

Re: [Elecraft] SVGA NB doesn't always start latest beta f/ware

2015-01-30 Thread Stephen Prior
Stephen G4SJP On 30 January 2015 at 17:54, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote: On Fri,1/30/2015 9:43 AM, Stephen Prior wrote: Turning the NB off and then on via the P3's menu restores functionality. This is the case on every band I have tried. There are two menu functions

[Elecraft] SVGA NB doesn't always start latest beta f/ware

2015-01-30 Thread Stephen Prior
. No big deal, but sounds like a little bug to me. 73 Stephen G4SJP __ 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

[Elecraft] RTTY tail

2015-01-22 Thread Stephen Reichlyn
I'd love to know the secret of defeating the long tail after a rtty transmission. Ive been told to send the prosign IM but it has never worked. Any hints? 73, Steve AA4V __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 cleanest signal possible

2015-01-20 Thread Stephen Prior
up again with the current dxpedition in Iran. I probably make fewer than a dozen SSB QSOs in a year, yet when I do I am almost always complimented on the audio. I am using the MH2 microphone. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 20 January 2015 at 00:24, Nate Bargmann n...@n0nb.us wrote: * On 2015 19 Jan 16:32

Re: [Elecraft] getting started with QRP

2015-01-05 Thread Stephen Roberts
Hi Mark, Happy New Year to you too!! I've been a ham for 3 yrs now and about 99% CW/QRP. Forget about watering holes and concentrate more on the most active bands at any given time. 10M has been fantastic lately and when it's open, you will find it's a great place to get QRP DX. Same with

[Elecraft] PR6-10/KXV3A FAILURE

2015-01-05 Thread STEPHEN R
Good morning group.  I have a PR6-10 preamp which works fine on my main radio but doesn't work on radio number 2.  I am able to receive OK through the preamp using secondary antenna but the preamp does not work to amplify signals on 6 and 10 meters.  I know the preamp works fine.  Has anyone

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 case advice

2014-12-18 Thread Stephen Roberts
I think Rose is still making cases: I have one and it's the best. I can get my whole station in it no problem. KX3, All accessories, log book/tablet, 50' of coax, Antenna and throwing line kit. http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/7058736_hZbo4/1/452236459_Bc3aF#!i=452236459k=vLrLtL2 Best 72/73

[Elecraft] Anyone have a K1 they would consider selling?

2014-12-13 Thread Stephen Roberts
I'm thinking about getting a K1 for portable ops. Anyone have one they might want to part with? 73 Steve, W1SFR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] KXPA100 play nice with an LDG AT 100 PROII?

2014-12-11 Thread Stephen Roberts
Can't afford to get the tuner and the amp so thinking of just getting the amp for now. Do you think there would be a major diff using an outboard tuner like the LDG? Steve, W1SFR __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest

2014-12-02 Thread Stephen Roberts
HiHi...that's a good one. No mention in this thread about using a single lever paddle as a sideswiper. It may sound strange, but it's now my favorite form of sending CW. Like using a straight key on steroids. On the other hand, using a straight key still gives me warm fuzzies. Best 72/73

[Elecraft] Looking for specs for finger pieces for Begali Pearl

2014-12-02 Thread Stephen Roberts
I want to make some wood fingerpieces for a buddy of mine for his Pearl. I'm looking for some measurements...especially screw size and hole spacing. Best 72/73 Steve - Steve Roberts-W1SFR Sudbury, VT

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KPA500 power on 24/7

2014-11-17 Thread Stephen Prior
Anyone who, for no really good reason, leaves anything on 24/7, must be paying far less for their electricity than we do over on this side of the Atlantic! 73 Stephen, G4SJP On 17 November 2014 22:40, norrislawfirm2 norrislawfi...@gmail.com wrote: Why would you want to leave it on? It's just

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KPA500 power on 24/7

2014-11-17 Thread Stephen Prior
to something I've read today on the BBC website, if your guys over at the skunkworks at Lockheed-Martin can pull off their fusion reactor as they hope, we _shall_ be able to leave it all on without regard to cost/global warming etc! I wish them luck with that! Looks very interesting. 73, Stephen G4SJP

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Battery Supply Inoperative 42 Percent of the Time...

2014-10-05 Thread Stephen Prior
I've also had a situation where just one of the battery wires came adrift from the plug that comes from the battery pack and goes into the other half of the case. The KX3 behaved very peculiarly for a while until I noticed it and re-soldered (fiddly job). Stephen G4SJP On 5 October 2014 09:27

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] S Meter ABS mode

2014-09-24 Thread Stephen Prior
from band to band? Maybe it's more difficult to implement on the KX3, but I find it a little odd that it's not yet got to the top of the list. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 24 September 2014 20:16, Geoffrey Downs g...@downs86.plus.com wrote: If I’m right it seems that S meter ABS mode hasn’t yet been

Re: [Elecraft] SWR Readings:Differences

2014-09-03 Thread Stephen Prior
have made things a bit easier. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 3 September 2014 22:12, Wes (N7WS) w...@triconet.org wrote: Oh dear me! If I take a lossless 50-ohm line and terminate it in 100 ohm and measure the VSWR using an ideal bridge/coupler/VNA/etc that is calibrated for a 50-ohm system, I

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500: 270v error and R17 - fixed

2014-08-17 Thread Stephen Wilson, G3VMW
Hi Keith, Thanks for your comments and also to several others who replied privately. I have now resolved the fault that was causing the +270v T/R bias line to be shorted and the 270v ERR hard fault to show. As several others have discovered with the same fault, the problem was C2, a faulty

[Elecraft] KPA-500: 270v error and R17

2014-08-16 Thread Stephen Wilson, G3VMW
I wonder if anyone can offer some advice please? I've just put together a KPA-500 linear amplifier kit and everything seemed to work fine until I switched from standby to operate when I get a 270v ERR message, which needs a hard reset. The 60v line is present (68.5v) and the interlock works as

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Emergency Comms.

2014-07-29 Thread Stephen Selberg
I know the sender requested that we respond directly, but I just wanted to say, kudos for exposing the younger generation to our hobby. It's the only way amateur will continue to be around 100 years from now. I'm just one who believes in public recognition when well deserved. 73 Steve KS6PD On

Re: [Elecraft] iMic with iSDR on iPad4

2014-07-02 Thread Stephen Prior
of course... 73 Stephen G4SJP On 2 July 2014 03:27, wb4...@knology.net wrote: I have the KX3, iMic, USB lightning adaptor, and iPad Air. They all work together fine. I have used the iMic and adaptors starting with the original iPad, iPad2, iPad3, and now Air, it has worked on all of them. I

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Firmware Revisions for MAC OS X

2014-06-03 Thread Stephen Selberg
I use VMware Fusion 6 and run windows 8 on my iMac and MacBook Pro with no issues. This setup works well running all of my window radio related programs including HRD 6. VMware fusion 6 ran me something like $39 from the website. They offer a 30 day free trial. Windows 8 license ran me

[Elecraft] BHI DSP Speaker for sale…new

2014-05-30 Thread Stephen Roberts
I have a BHI DSP speaker for sale that has never been used. Comes with 3.5mm cable and fused power cable with PP connectors. $159 with free shipping. Replies off list please. Steve, W1SFR __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] I got big heavy knobs...

2014-05-19 Thread Stephen Prior
with a front loading washing machine! 73 Stephen G4SJP On 19 May 2014 14:44, Pete Smith N4ZR n...@contesting.com wrote: I sorta think the issue ought to be why *not* to use them. Don't I recall reading on one of the reflectors that heavy knobs may cause premature failure of the decoders due

[Elecraft] [KX3]] QRP Works opposite Elecraft

2014-05-15 Thread Stephen Silverman
The QRP Works booth is now directly opposite Elecraft's booth in Dayton The new Key Log Go product will connect to every Elecraft radio. Steve Silverman KB3SII Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] FW: [cwops] merger of Alpha and Ten Tec

2014-05-13 Thread Stephen Bloom
I know this thread has been closed ...but ..couldn't resist this one ...So far I'm happy with the 2K but realize that it, much like an earlier Italian import could end up as a 7500 Dollar Fiat (Fix It Again Tony). 73 Steve KL7SB -Original Message- From: Elecraft

[Elecraft] FW: [cwops] merger of Alpha and Ten Tec

2014-05-12 Thread Stephen Bloom
Hope it isn't bad etiquette to send this to two email lists I've thought that ExpertAmps and Elecraft should consider some type of working agreement. I have a K3 and 2K-FA that play very well together .very nice for QSK, though I did buy the amp with the after market vacuum relay), pretty

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 question

2014-05-07 Thread Stephen Bloom
Yeah, apparently they prototyped a single tube (can't remember what the final was) KPA-1500 years ago ..but never went anywhere with it. I have the KPA500 and an Expert 2k-FA and they both play perfectly with the K3. The KPA500 is about half the weight, a third the price, and much much quieter.

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 question

2014-05-07 Thread Stephen Bloom
I have found this to be true as well. 73 Steve KL7SB -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Brown Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 6:33 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 question On 5/7/2014 7:15 AM,

Re: [Elecraft] Limit topics in email

2014-05-07 Thread Stephen Bloom
One thought that I have had is breaking the list into two ..one that is *directly* related to K3 operations and K3 technical / support issues and a second that is ...everything else, with very light moderation. I actually enjoy the tangents, to me half the fun is the community here, but obviously

Re: [Elecraft] Radio

2014-04-25 Thread Stephen Bloom
My response to the earlier posting was going to be ...this hobby has a ton of different facets ...ragchewing is fine ...I'm just not that chatty in real life to begin with ...let alone on the air ...Took to CW real quickly because of that I guess .. For some of us ...our interest is in what a lot

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