Re: [Elecraft] microphones

2013-06-22 Thread Stephen Selberg
Robert, Off topic but... I love your quote at the end of your email, On the 8th day. God created Amateur Radio and Baseball. Read it to the xyl and she rolled her eyes and said that you forgot to add beer to your lineHihi. Check out my QRZ page. 73, Steve KS6PD Kx3 #3604 On Saturday,

Re: [Elecraft] Power Poles

2013-06-17 Thread Stephen Roberts
The last batch of PP's I purchased were pre welded together, which is very convenient. A spot of super glue also works well. Steve W1SFR Sent from my iPad On Jun 17, 2013, at 5:35 AM, Fred Smith m...@totalhighspeed.com wrote: When I first tried my hand at power poles they came apart as soon

Re: [Elecraft] W2 wattmeter

2013-06-15 Thread Stephen Selberg
Thanks for all the feed back! Looks like I'll be taking the 30 minute drive to Watsonville this week. Steve KS6PD On Saturday, June 15, 2013, Donald Butler wrote: I have two W2 meters and I like them .. But I do not rely upon them for accurate power readings.. My more practical use is to use

[Elecraft] W2 wattmeter

2013-06-14 Thread Stephen Selberg
Greetings, Thinking of picking up the W2 wattmeter to go in the shack with the rest of my gear (and future K3 and KPA500some day). I was reading the reviews on eham, but still had a few questions I didn't see there. I was curious about the accuracy of the meter and how well the peak hold

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale Elecraft k3 P3 AND Icom IC-7600

2013-06-12 Thread Stephen Prior
'Mr Mark' sounds rather oriental to me 73 Stephen G4SJP On 12 June 2013 07:38, Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com wrote: Looks like a scam to me too. Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jun 11, 2013, at 11:37 PM, Scott Manthe scott.man...@gmail.com wrote: While Nabble has

Re: [Elecraft] the net

2013-06-10 Thread Stephen Selberg
Greetings, I too can not hear the nets at my QTH 50 miles south of San Francisco. Only once did I hear a station down in Southern California who was able to relay for me, but other than that, nada. I know it's not my antenna (okay maybe it is a little) because I work and can hear other states and

Re: [Elecraft] Data A mode question for KX3

2013-06-01 Thread Stephen Selberg
Good morning, I believe it leaves it the mic bias on but turns off the compression. If your using a signalink USB, you need to have the mic bias off UNLESS you are using their prefab jumper board. If you're using their board, you can leave mic bias on. If you're using wire jumpers, it needs to be

Re: [Elecraft] Amazing Customer Service

2013-05-29 Thread Stephen Roberts
Totally agree. I've had a Yaesu radio and customer service is nonexistent. I've owned a K2, K1 and KX1 and just ordered a KX3 and I actually look forward to talking the the folks at Elecraft because it's such a refreshing change from the usual fare of people that know nothing reading from a

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and Solar Panel

2013-05-28 Thread Stephen Roberts
Check this out. I got one and it works great. http://acmeqrp.com 73 Steve W1SFR On May 27, 2013, at 6:50 PM, Lee Stephens wrote: Thanks John, That satisfies my need on several levels. 1. I can set the output voltage and then lock the set screw so it doesn't move if bumped. 2.

Re: [Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3?

2013-05-28 Thread Stephen Roberts
I'm with you, the building without solder smoke didn't appeal too much to me so I ordered my KX3 factory built ;-) Steve W1SFR On May 28, 2013, at 1:52 PM, Hisashi T Fujinaka wrote: I agree with George. I'd jump at the chance to build another kit like the K2, but the K3 really didn't do

[Elecraft] KX3 instead of K2/100?

2013-05-25 Thread Stephen Roberts
Call me crazy, but after many QRP contacts, both DX and US, I'm thinking I could be happy with just a KX3 instead of my K2/100. Is that just nutty thinking? Maybe just get a HFpacker amp for the occasional QRO boost. The SDR aspects of the KX3 are really appealing to me. Signed, Can't have it

[Elecraft] KAT Utility input using MAC

2013-05-25 Thread stephen arnold
A little help, please. I am using a MacBook Pro for shack computer. I am getting the K3 and KPA 500 firmware updates with no problem using this computer. However, the KAT 500 tuner will not recognize the MAC for the initial utility download. I am using the SerialPort 2 for K3 firmware

Re: [Elecraft] Rework eliminators

2013-05-21 Thread Stephen Roberts
I agree. I built most of the add ons and never had any problems except for the occasional brain malfunction where I installed the wrong component HiHi. By the book and you'll be fine. 73 Steve W1SFR Sent from my iPad On May 21, 2013, at 1:54 AM, Stan AE7UT ae7...@gmail.com wrote: I'm just

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-18 Thread Stephen Roberts
I can't believe u guys are bugging Wayne for hats. Do u have any clue what is involved in preparing and managing a trade show? Give it a rest and wait until he gets back to the office. Note to Wayne: Extending your brand through promotional items makes good sense financially and from a

[Elecraft] K3 no power output

2013-05-17 Thread Stephen Reichlyn
Hi, Don: While using K3 (S/N 855) today, the power out of the K3 dropped to '0' in mid-sentence. I was putting out about 50 watts driving an ACOM 2000A. I checked all the obvious things, short of resetting the rig. From the rig straight to a dummy load (by passing the ACOM amp, etc.) there is

[Elecraft] Looking for 8pin mic connector for my K2 data cable

2013-05-17 Thread Stephen Roberts
Anyone have one I could buy? I know I can get one at HRO but they want as much for shipping as the cost of 2 connectors. I checked my local RS and no luck there. 73 Steve __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-14 Thread Stephen Roberts
Yeah boysme too!! On May 14, 2013, at 6:53 PM, Harlan wrote: Maybe the bosses can make both hats and shirts available for a nominal fee on the website.. 8) Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Rick Robinson rickw...@gmail.com wrote: I'd like one also and some t shirts.

[Elecraft] 8 pin mic conn for K2 digital connector needed

2013-05-13 Thread Stephen Roberts
Anyone have an extra they can sell me? 73 Steve Roberts-W1SFR Sudbury, VT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - power out question

2013-05-12 Thread Stephen Prior
! If I may add my indirect experience of the KPA500 in that a good friend of mine bought one, he too very quickly followed up with an order for the KAT500 and is, I believe, very happy with its performance. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 12 May 2013 20:35, Bill b...@w2blc.net wrote: I received many direct

Re: [Elecraft] 6 m reception comparing with KX3

2013-05-04 Thread Stephen Prior
Skip, I can hear no difference on FM between the K3 and the KX3. 1uV from the XG3 on 50.120 MHz gives much the same level of smooth noise from both radios. My KX3 is #434 so yours is not an 'age' issue, there must be something else wrong. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 4 May 2013 02:56, Skip Davis

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Forgetful K2 filters

2013-05-02 Thread STEPHEN BUNTING
, but I wasn't brave enough to try and remove it as Fred suggested in case I trashed the board. So far I don't need to make that change. Phew! Thanks again to the list for helping me with this issue. 73 Steve M0BPQ On 17 April 2013 12:59, STEPHEN BUNTING stephen.bunt...@virgin.net wrote: Hi, I

Re: [Elecraft] 4-pound Field Day, anyone?

2013-04-26 Thread Stephen Roberts
I'm with you Mark. A123's are the bees knees. I also use them for RC planes and they can put out 30A no sweat and you can charge them much faster than Lipo's. Steve Sent from my iPad On Apr 26, 2013, at 1:54 PM, Mark Goldberg marklgoldb...@gmail.com wrote: I am very big on LiFePO4 battery

[Elecraft] [K2] Forgetful K2 filters

2013-04-17 Thread STEPHEN BUNTING
Hi, I have a K2/100 on my bench that is behaving strangely and I’d like some advice. This has the SSB board and Z1 buffer amp and 2.04P firmware. That radio hasn’t been used for some time and I am told it was stored in an attic space so will have been subject to temperature swings. Initial

[Elecraft] K1 KFL1-4 Band indent

2013-04-08 Thread Stephen Roberts
I have a 4 band board for a K1 that I want to sell, but not sure what bands are on it. How can I identify which board this is? I'm pretty sure it's 40, 30, 20, 15 Steve W1SFR __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K1 KFL1-4 40,30,20,15 board for sale

2013-04-08 Thread Stephen Roberts
I have an excess KFL4 K1 board so it's got to go. $100 Steve W1SFR paypal to steve...@shoreham.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] Looking for a KX1

2013-04-05 Thread Stephen Roberts
Anyone? Steve W1SFR __ 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] Free DV (digital voice as reported in QST-Aprilissue)

2013-04-03 Thread Stephen Prior
It took some finding on the Elecraft site and in the end I had to use the site's search tool, but the information (and more besides) is at http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_operating_tips.htm I agree that something so important should be in the main manual. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 3 April 2013 19:47

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Firmware 1.41 Field Test

2013-03-31 Thread Stephen Prior
The latest firmware for the KX3 has completely transformed operation of the internal speaker - an amazing improvement! 73 Stephen G4SJP KX3 #0434 On 31 March 2013 10:02, Johnny Siu vr2...@yahoo.com.hk wrote: ** I put the KX3 in the heat of CQ WPX in 10m. The audio from the internal

Re: [Elecraft] Don Wilhelm A Special Thank You!

2013-03-30 Thread Stephen Roberts
Put me on the list of devotees. Thanks Don for your unfailing assistance. You are such a great example of the true spirit of amateur radio! Steve W1SFR On Mar 30, 2013, at 2:13 PM, Ariel Jacala wrote: I have, likewise, been looking for the same opportunity. I would venture to guess that

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Has anyone used a PC microphone?

2013-03-25 Thread Stephen M. Shearer
I am using a PC headset with good results (good reports) with my KX3. I am using a Cyber Acoustics AC-200 3.5MM Plug Stereo Speech Headset Boom Mic from Amazon.com ($8.64). (16 left) This AC-200B Stereo Headset with noise canceling microphone is Voice Recognition Certified. Bias OFF PTT off (use

Re: [Elecraft] K3 feature request 'CW in SSB' change

2013-03-21 Thread Stephen Prior
I wholeheartedly agree with Joe, such a change would completely remove the value of the feature. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 21 March 2013 19:13, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: Please *DON'T!* disable CW in SSB when SSB VOX is off. I never use VOX on phone and use CW in SSB regularly

Re: [Elecraft] Kenwood Mc-60 mic with K2

2013-03-15 Thread Stephen Roberts
understand an out label on the switch. If you have an MC-60A, then out would be reasonable referring to the preamp either in or out. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/14/2013 6:53 PM, Stephen Roberts wrote: It's a MC-60 and the switch is Out

Re: [Elecraft] Kenwood Mc-60 mic with K2

2013-03-15 Thread Stephen Roberts
, Don W3FPR On 3/14/2013 6:53 PM, Stephen Roberts wrote: It's a MC-60 and the switch is Out. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] Dual receive using the K2. What's the best way to make that happen?

2013-03-14 Thread Stephen Roberts
I would really like to have dual receive capability while I'm using my K2 split for DX. What do you think is the most practical way to approach that without buying another radio and installing another antenna? I have an old Kenwood TS-430 available that I was thinking of using for an

[Elecraft] Kenwood Mc-60 mic with K2

2013-03-14 Thread Stephen Roberts
I was recently given an MC-60 mic and I read that the MC-60 was perfectly compatible with the K2, but I plugged it in and it doesn't work, so what should I check for? 73 Steve W1SFR __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Kenwood Mc-60 mic with K2

2013-03-14 Thread Stephen Roberts
the cable from the base to the rig with one wired appropriately. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 3/14/2013 3:35 PM, Stephen Roberts wrote: I was recently given an MC-60 mic and I read that the MC-60 was perfectly compatible with the K2, but I plugged it in and it doesn't work, so what should I

Re: [Elecraft] K2 question/new owner

2013-03-10 Thread Stephen Roberts
I agree, the KAT2 is the bomb! Sent from my iPad On Mar 10, 2013, at 10:04 AM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Don, Welcome to the Elecraft list. You must be posting properly, your post made it to the list. When you hold the TUNE button, there is only a brief 'beep' not a

Re: [Elecraft] P3

2013-03-07 Thread Stephen Prior
I get just the same, I believe it is the built in preamp clicking in and out. However, it does seem to do it more often that it used to, but that could be my imagination! 73 Stephen G4SJP On Thursday, 7 March 2013, Howard Hoyt wrote: My P3 works well, however sometimes (like right now

Re: [Elecraft] TX5K - Managing with inexpensive hardware

2013-03-07 Thread Stephen Roberts
Good point Rick. I worked them on 20m at about 1400 UTC with my K2 at 80w into an OCF Dipole. He asked for my call about 8 times, but we finally connected. 73 Steve, W1SFR On Mar 7, 2013, at 8:11 AM, Rick McClelland, AA5S wrote: Something that should be heartening for the less well-heeled

Re: [Elecraft] Newest P3 FW Upgrade (Workaround)

2013-03-05 Thread Stephen Prior
on and the SVGA loaded okay - it could have been coincicidence of course. I had similar issues last upload as well which is very much in contrast to the troublefree uploads I have done on the K3 and KX3 over the years. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 5 March 2013 06:03, Bill Frantz fra...@pwpconsult.com wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Enabling VOX via a macro

2013-02-23 Thread Stephen Prior
. As fldigi and Rumlog are not completely integrated I don't have the option of CAT control for PTT in the data modes, hence the need for the VOX to be enabled. Having said that, it's a very minor irritation that I can easily live with! Thanks for taking the trouble to reply, 73 Stephen On 22

[Elecraft] Enabling VOX via a macro

2013-02-22 Thread Stephen Prior
for a SET function for VOX but the programmer's reference implies that it is not yet available. I'd appreciate any comments from folks more used to doing this type of thing - it is relatively new territory for me. Thanks Stephen G4SJP

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Reduced BW FSK

2013-02-13 Thread Stephen Prior
Mark, You will have to enlighten us (well, me anyway) - just what pre-beta software are you referring to? 73 Stephen G4SJP On 13 February 2013 04:10, Mark n...@verizon.net wrote: Just a report that I used the pre beta low bandwidth fsk software on both k3s during the WPX RTTY contest

[Elecraft] Laptops/Notebook suggestions

2013-02-13 Thread Stephen Roberts
I'm a mac guy and have a 27 iMac which has MacLoggerDeluxe on it. After using a couple of different programs over the last year, I'm thinking that it might be more useful to have a notebook or laptop (small) that will fit into my small space with my radio (a K2). Seems like logging software on

Re: [Elecraft] P3 generates noise on 144 MHz

2013-02-11 Thread Stephen Prior
I've had absolutely no issues with my P3 and a 2m ssb transceiver just inches from it. This will doubtless be the exception rather than the rule. There must be something not quite right somewhere. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 11 February 2013 07:37, Tim Hague m0...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: I'd

[Elecraft] P3: Enabling SVGA makes display jerky when using narrow span

2013-02-11 Thread Stephen Prior
is the one that disables the external display. I am running firmware version 1.25. Any ideas? 73 Stephen G4SJP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

[Elecraft] No autotune on FSK-D

2013-02-02 Thread Stephen Prior
not selected. I've had a dig through the manual but come up with nothing, but as my xyl would say, I'm useless at finding anything!! 73 Stephen G4SJP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

Re: [Elecraft] I finished my K1... Now what?

2013-02-01 Thread Stephen Roberts
Crazy like the rest of us poor souls! On Feb 1, 2013, at 8:20 AM, Paul Roche wrote: I was having so much fun building it that I kept on chugging along. Now it is finished and works great. My first two QSOs were with EW7LO and CR23V on 40 meters. But now I am kind of sad, I think BUILDING

Re: [Elecraft] K3 or KX3 on my sailing yacht?

2013-01-21 Thread Stephen Prior
You just need a good reason, not a US ticket. However, I'm not sure that Elecraft would endorse marine operation! I was sent a file to open mine for 60m use some years ago. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 21 January 2013 12:50, Tom H Childers n...@n5ge.com wrote: The K3 can be opened up, but I believe

Re: [Elecraft] P3/SVGA Beta Firmware 1.24/1.14 Now Available

2013-01-19 Thread Stephen Prior
I have a very similar problem. Some files get transferred and the P3 reports that it is on 1.24 but other FPGA files fail with the utility claiming that it is not responding. Stephen G4SJP On 19 January 2013 06:32, Charlie Delta vk...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi Paul I have had all sorts

Re: [Elecraft] P3/SVGA Beta Firmware 1.24/1.14 Now Available

2013-01-19 Thread Stephen Prior
and version.Turn the P3 off and back on, then re-try the firmware load. 08:49:57 FPGA 4 firmware load failed 08:50:04 P3 is not responding. All advice gratefully received! 73 Stephen G4SJP On 19 January 2013 08:43, Stephen Prior eastbrantw...@gmail.com wrote: I have a very similar problem. Some

Re: [Elecraft] P3/SVGA Beta Firmware 1.24/1.14 Now Available

2013-01-19 Thread Stephen Prior
I have the upload sorted now. I was power cycling the P3 as suggested but that did nothing. Power cycling the K3 as well caused the problem to go away. I don't know why I hadn't thought of doing it earlier. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 19 January 2013 11:01, Fred Smith m...@mo-net.com wrote: Same

Re: [Elecraft] P3

2013-01-17 Thread Stephen Prior
been many months since the last firmware upgrade. Having said that, the P3 has become an integral part of the way that I operate and I cannot imagine being without it. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 17 January 2013 22:11, Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com wrote: Dave, The P3 NEEDS the upgrade to monitor

Re: [Elecraft] K2/10 upgrade question

2013-01-16 Thread Stephen Roberts
I would agree with Don's most recent statement. My K2 is my shack rig and the KPA100 is built in and the rig sits on top of the KAT100. A fantastic combination to be sure. When I first built the KPA100 I ran the K2 with an outboard LDG auto tuner and there's simply no comparison. Sounds like

Re: [Elecraft] OT-P3 capture of a 17M intruder

2013-01-15 Thread Stephen Prior
I have the same from here at work. . I'm not sure that our network manager would be too pleased to be told that our school IP address is dodgy! It worked fine for me from home this morning (BTInternet). A fantastic site, really comprehensive information. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 15 January 2013

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 VOX in data mode

2013-01-11 Thread Stephen Prior
:-) 73 Stephen G4SJP On 10 January 2013 23:22, K7JLTextra k7jltex...@gmail.com wrote: I will try again, did not work the first time I tried it. Needs to be added to the manual. John Hendricks K7JLT On Jan 10, 2013, at 14:46, Chuck Shefflette - AA3CS aa...@me.com wrote: VOX works fine in Data

Re: [Elecraft] CW Touch Keyer

2013-01-07 Thread Stephen Roberts
I to have had similar issues with the PF2 touch keyer. For whatever reason, it is unusable in my shack as it is currently set up. It works just perfect for a while, then goes haywire. Others swear by it and it does have a very interesting action. You almost get the sensation that the finger

Re: [Elecraft] K3 suggestion

2013-01-05 Thread Stephen Prior
appreciated it on my Icom 7400. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 6 January 2013 04:31, Lance Collister, W7GJ w...@q.com wrote: Me too!!! My IC746 works that way and it is very handy for moving up the band...seems like it would be very well suited to a firmware enhancement ;-) VY 73, Lance On 1/6/2013 12:41

[Elecraft] Vibroplex vari-speed attachment wanted

2013-01-03 Thread Stephen Roberts
Anyone? Off list please steve...@shoreham.net 73 Steve, W1SFR __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] missed market

2012-12-14 Thread Stephen Roberts
A well thought out ridiculous post. Sorry. You want 11m, get a radio for that purpose. Maybe Elecraft could put a microwave oven in the KX3 as well. 73 Steve W1SFR On Dec 14, 2012, at 7:50 AM, Gary Gregory wrote: Nope, not allowed in VK either! On 11M band you need to learn a foreign

[Elecraft] Vibroplex

2012-12-14 Thread Stephen Roberts
I'm looking for a vary-speed attachment for my newly acquired 1943 Vibroplex Original plus a couple of extra weights to experiment with. Anyone? Off list please. 73 Steve W1SFR __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Carry case for the K1

2012-12-13 Thread Stephen Roberts
I think I recently saw a post about an inexpensive travel case for the K1, but I can't find it. Can someone help me out here? I'm looking for a less expensive case than the Pelican 1400/1520. Best 73 Steve W1SFR __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Selling my K2

2012-12-13 Thread Stephen Victor
Gil- If you just do CW portable, why not get a KX1 with the included paddles?   Much less expensive than the KX3.  And you can keep your K2!   Why sell something that you put so much into?   With the K1, I carry three items, a battery, the K1, and my paddles. With the KX3, I'll have only one,

[Elecraft] K2 CW filters

2012-12-06 Thread Stephen Roberts
Is it possible to get a narrower filter than 400? --- Steve Roberts-W1SFR Sudbury, VT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] REC stopped working on my K2

2012-12-04 Thread Stephen Roberts
Weird, the REC function stopped working on my K2. Everything else works as normal. Suggestions? Steve --- Steve Roberts-W1SFR Sudbury, VT __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Power pole connection comes loose

2012-12-04 Thread Stephen Roberts
A small drop of cyano (crazy) glue is my choice for keeping them together. Of course once you do that, they will never be taken apart or move again. I make up sets ahead of time. Steve, W1SFR On Dec 4, 2012, at 12:31 PM, Terry Schieler wrote: I don't use the metal PP roll pins for the

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Mobile install change of plans

2012-11-26 Thread Stephen Prior
Those of us (well most of us, anyway) living on this side of the pond would need to remove the front passenger seat from our cars to get the room to install a K3!! But I do get 70mpg on a run... :-) 73 Stephen G4SJP On 26 November 2012 04:39, Ham Radio ag...@hotmail.com wrote: After a very

Re: [Elecraft] PT0S

2012-11-21 Thread Stephen Roberts
As a new ham, and very new to DX (just a couple of months) I was really turned off by stations like PT0S at first, but it seems to me that if you really want a particular station then you have to take whatever comes and be patient. I spent over an hour just listening on 80m and ultimately there

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Oh the lovely noise

2012-11-18 Thread Stephen Prior
I agree. I have a house full of CFLs and have had for many years. I don't believe I have every come across a noisy one. Some of the LED lamps are horrendous however. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 18 November 2012 18:02, hawley, charles j jr c-haw...@illinois.eduwrote: Seems unlikely. I have a number

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Doomsday - The End Of The World, Special Event

2012-11-17 Thread Stephen Prior
Looks like you've gone and broken it Don, the nowzerodays website has exceeded its bandwidth allowance! What a great idea though... 73 Stephen G4SJP On 17 November 2012 14:26, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Get on the air for your last QSO! QSLs are available, but whether

[Elecraft] Fwd: OT: LED RFI?

2012-11-13 Thread Stephen Prior
Sent directly to Tim - I forgot how this reflector works :-( -- Forwarded message -- From: Stephen Prior eastbrantw...@gmail.com Date: 13 November 2012 14:50 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: LED RFI? To: Tim Hague m0...@yahoo.co.uk I have some 12V ones in an outside eating area

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] Left Edge Function?

2012-11-11 Thread Stephen Prior
That's definitely a 'me too'. I find myself doing that all of the time. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 11 November 2012 15:59, Rick Prather k6limae...@gmail.com wrote: I often wish for the same function. Would save some time when chasing the typical DX pileup. Rick K6LE On 11/11/2012, at 7:34

Re: [Elecraft] CW Decoding - Your Brain is best

2012-11-08 Thread Stephen Roberts
Well I've been at it for about 8 months now and have worked only CW (about 1100 QSOs to date) since I got my ticket . I'm just beginning to be able to put down the pen and copy in my head. Sure I miss a couple of words here and there, but for the most part I'm getting much better. I think I'm

Re: [Elecraft] Need Headphone recommendations for K3

2012-10-30 Thread Stephen Roberts
Got them on right now and love them. On Oct 30, 2012, at 5:47 PM, Terry Posey wrote: Headphones are a highly personal radio accessory - after all they attach directly to your body. But, after decades of radio broadcasting and ham radio use my all time favorite headset is the Senneheiser HD

[Elecraft] FS Signalink for K2

2012-10-25 Thread Stephen Roberts
I have a brand new Signalink with cables for K2 for sale. Digital modes not my cup of tea. $95 shipped in original box with cables, manuals etc. Reply off list to steve...@shoreham.net --- Steve Roberts-W1SFR Sudbury, VT

[Elecraft] K1 for sale?

2012-10-19 Thread Stephen Roberts
Anyone have a K1 for sale? I'm looking for one with 40 and 15M. Thanks 73 Steve --- Steve Roberts-W1SFR Sudbury, VT __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K2/100 power supply

2012-10-07 Thread Stephen Roberts
I have a k2/100 and have a rechargeable 13.8 battery on the low power input and a 35A power supply for main power to the 100w amp. I assume it's ok to run power from the 35a power supply to both the low power input and the amp at the same time right? Would I need a fuse on the low power input?

[Elecraft] P3SVGA trace on TX

2012-10-02 Thread Stephen Prior
) but not on the P3's display. Perhaps this is a known issue? This is happening at my usual 20-25 wpm rate. 73 Stephen G4SJP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] Really wide VGA monitor cursor for VFO B when split

2012-10-01 Thread Stephen Prior
I'm finding this a bit of an issue too! 73 Stephen G4SJP On 1 October 2012 21:11, ai6ii ai...@att.net wrote: When running split CW and a particularly small bandwidth setting like Span 10, the VGA monitor freq indicator is huge, and unlike the P3's screen not as 'transparent

[Elecraft] Balanced solution for KAT500 tuner?

2012-09-29 Thread Barry, Stephen
Does Elecraft have a balun solution for balanced feeders for the KAT500 at 500 watts? Steve Barry University at Buffalo Police Bissell Hall, Amherst Campus Tel: 716,645-2228 or 645-8910 Cell: 716,207-9494 FAX: 716,645-3758 __

[Elecraft] KX3 #1690 observations

2012-09-16 Thread Stephen Rector
Hi All: I received my KX3 s/n 1690 about 10 days ago and have been putting it to work on many modes. It's got best receiver I've ever used, although the highest end xcvr I've owned previous to it was a TS850 with narrow filters - not quite high-end compared to the $5K radios on today's market.

[Elecraft] pa and atu for kx3 ..

2012-09-06 Thread stephen pearce
Hi Is there any indication of a release date for these ... and also estimate of cost? Will the control interface support other transceivers .. any preliminary design and/or interface information ? Thanks de zl1any -- Stephen Pearce

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] KAF2 displays strange numbers

2012-09-06 Thread Stephen Roberts
Maybe this will help from the manual... Day/Night Selection: If you're operating outdoors, use the menu to select L C D DA Y , which turns off the LCD backlight and puts the bargraph into high-brightness mode. Indoors or at night, use L C D NI T E , which turns the backlight on and reduces the

[Elecraft] A123 news

2012-08-28 Thread Stephen Roberts
Here's the skinny on A123's http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1078364_battery-startup-a123-rescue-plan-chinese-firm-to-own-80 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - Pandapter woes

2012-08-18 Thread Stephen Prior
Both of the 3.5 to 2.5mm pigtail adapters I bought from Amazon were not wired correctly, with no connection at all to the ring (if I remember correctly). Cheap doesn't always pay in my Experience! 73 Stephen G4SJP On Saturday, 18 August 2012, Ignacy wrote: I got the same results initially

[Elecraft] Devices for upcoming KX3 PA

2012-08-12 Thread Stephen Rector
I've got a KX3 on order, with the idea of replacing my K2-100 as the primary radio at home. So, the PA is something I'll be watching for. I wonder what Wayne and others think about using push-pull mosfet finals as opposed to the BJT used in the K2-100 PA. Mosfets are almost universally used in

[Elecraft] DSP for K2

2012-08-09 Thread Stephen Roberts
I have a K2 and recently tested a WMR Clrdsp unit and was very disappointed with the results. I think the unit was defective and I returned it. But I wanted to ask the list what outboard DSP units you might use and whether you think they're worth it or not. I have a hard time forking over $250

[Elecraft] P3: data on P3 monitor?

2012-08-01 Thread Stephen Prior
lose panadaptor function whilst in data mode. 73 Stephen G4SJP (discovering his K3/P3 again after infatuation with the KX3!) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] K3 firmware upgrade

2012-07-25 Thread Stephen Reichlyn
I have routinely been able to update software in both K3s in the usual manner. I tried to update to 4.51 today and the latest K3 urility that comes up on the Elecraft site is 1.12.3.28. This utility will not allow me to update to 4.51. I see that Elecraft recommends K3 utility 1.3.9.2 but I can

Re: [Elecraft] K3 firmware upgrade

2012-07-25 Thread Stephen Reichlyn
Hi, Dick: Thanks so much for the quick reply. Of course, I didn't update the info in the cache so it only showed my last upload (4.39). I HATE getting old. Both K3s updated to 4.51...smooth as silk. Is there a list of menu items current through 4.51 or do I just print the software update

Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW text decoder

2012-07-23 Thread Stephen Roberts
Hey...I resemble that remark! Ok...well I'm one of those poor recruits that happened to score well in the cw aptitude test although I had absolutely no prior knowledge of the code. After 6 months at CT school in Pensecola, I was merrily copying away with...yes...wait for it...a typewriter. NO

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 99, Issue 34

2012-07-18 Thread Stephen Prior
'Colorado' (near Apt) which could explain it! 20C warmer here today than in the UK. We had to retreat to the air conditioning of the VW at one point! 73 Stephen F/G4SJP KX3 #434 en vacances Full of typos from my iPhone On 18 Jul 2012, at 18:36, Dave KK7SS kk...@frontier.com wrote: The BBC

[Elecraft] ETA, Design specs, cost of 100w kx3 pa and atu?

2012-07-14 Thread stephen pearce
Hi Are there any design specs and or likely cost estimate and eta for the kx3 100 pa and atu (Particularly the control interface) Thanks de zl1any -- Stephen Pearce Critical Care Whangarei ph 021 390 997 __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] The silence is deafening

2012-07-11 Thread Stephen Roberts
Guys, can I say that I'm sick of hearing about KX3 shipments cuz I am...really. On Jul 11, 2012, at 6:30 PM, Jim Lowman wrote: Has anyone received a notice that his KX3 kit will ship soon? I haven't heard a word on either the Elecraft list or the KX3 group. Nor have I seen anyone in the six

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Remove plastic film on display?

2012-07-10 Thread Stephen Prior
light. Stephen F/G4SJP KX3 in the Vaucluse (where it's a little warm for an Englishman!) On Tuesday, 10 July 2012, Kevin Luxford wrote: Thanks to all who responded to my post. I will now gently remove the film. It was reassuring to learn that some LCDs were shipped with the film still

[Elecraft] KTA100 probs

2012-07-06 Thread Stephen Roberts
Just got a KTA100 from someone on the list and have some problems. Tuning seems to progress along nicely, but always indicates SWR off the charts. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong? Steve --- Steve Roberts-W1SFR Sudbury, VT

[Elecraft] Looking for a KAT100

2012-07-02 Thread Stephen Roberts
Anyone have a built or kit they want to sell? Steve --- Steve Roberts-W1SFR Sudbury, VT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Probs with KPA100 and KIO2 interface

2012-07-02 Thread Stephen Roberts
I just purchased a KPA100 from someone on the list and got it installed and working fine, but I can't seem to get the KI02 going. I'm using a Mac and Aether software. I set everything correctly in the software and nothing. I tried Mac logger deluxe and the same result. Checked the KUSB cable

[Elecraft] Internal or External tuner for K2 that's the question...

2012-06-25 Thread Stephen Roberts
I'm getting my KPA100 today and now I need to save up for a tuner. I'm wondering if it would be better to get an external tuner that could be used for other rigs, or get the KAT100. What are the pros and cons of the KAT100? Anybody have a KAT 100 for sale out there? Steve

Re: [Elecraft] CW Key suggestions ?

2012-06-25 Thread Stephen Prior
I have just ordered the Begali Expedition direct from Italy. It was a rather rash moment I'm afraid, hope I don't regret it! It just looks so cute in the photo on the Begali website! I love my Schurr Profi 2 but it's too big and heavy to leave my desk! 73 Stephen G4SJP On 25 June 2012 15:02

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