Re: [Elecraft] OT: W9WDX Racing in the Air at Pennzoil 400

2024-03-08 Thread Tim Tucker
If interested, here's a short video I made of the event, which also showcases the KX3 and KXPA100 https://youtu.be/s_7H2Z6rpQE?si=xZ1XnbDaUnXMXS0L On Fri, Mar 1, 2024, 12:17 PM Tim Tucker wrote: > Sorry, 14.260 > > On Fri, Mar 1, 2024, 10:25 AM Tim Tucker wrote: > >>

Re: [Elecraft] OT: W9WDX Racing in the Air at Pennzoil 400

2024-03-01 Thread Tim Tucker
Sorry, 14.260 On Fri, Mar 1, 2024, 10:25 AM Tim Tucker wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm activating the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway usingrhe > Elecraft KX3 and KXPA100. I'll mostly be around 14.6mhz for a few hours > during the day all weekend if you'd like to make the c

[Elecraft] OT: W9WDX Racing in the Air at Pennzoil 400

2024-03-01 Thread Tim Tucker
Hi all, I'm activating the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway usingrhe Elecraft KX3 and KXPA100. I'll mostly be around 14.6mhz for a few hours during the day all weekend if you'd like to make the contact. Tim AE6LX W9WDX Amateur Radio Club

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3/2M transverter

2024-02-26 Thread Tim Tucker
Assuming you're using the Elecraft mic with the up/down buttons - turn the buttons off in the radio settings. There is a known and reported bug in both the KX3 and KX2 that has never been fixed that causes this problem. Tim On Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 1:40 PM wrote: > I have he

Re: [Elecraft] K4 missing features, was OT: The 4-track mind

2023-12-10 Thread Tim Tucker
met with radio silence for months. Expect more of the same at this point. Tim On Sun, Dec 10, 2023, 11:34 AM George Danner wrote: > 4. Transmit Monitor > > 73 George AI4VZ > > On Sun, Dec 10, 2023 at 11:29 AM Dave wrote: > > > Wayne, if you can return to a single trac

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2M amp

2023-12-03 Thread Tim Tucker
Yes, of course. Works fine. On Sun, Dec 3, 2023, 8:37 AM Steve McKee wrote: > Hello, > I’ve have the 2 meter module in my KX3, and am wondering if I can hook a > small VHF amplifier to it, to increase power output?? > I’m planning on purchasing the KXPA 100 for the HF side…. > Course these are

[Elecraft] Modifying the AX2

2023-04-28 Thread Tim Tucker
overlooking? Tim -- Owner, worldwidedx.com AE6LX, Amateur Radio __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Tx sample

2023-02-19 Thread Tim Tucker
Ah...so this means us Elecraft users are waiting on this feature to be implemented in the K4...got it, thanks! Tim On Sun, Feb 19, 2023, 3:56 AM David Decoons wrote: > The sample output on the amp is already enabled. You just need a radio > that supports adaptive predistortion. > &g

[Elecraft] KPA1500 Tx sample

2023-02-18 Thread Tim Tucker
Is there an ETA on when the TX Sample output on the KPA1500 will be enabled for Pure Signal? Thx, AE6LX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] New Bands

2023-01-25 Thread Tim Tucker
How about the KX3? I tried to dial it up there and it bounced to 44.000. Tim On Wed, Jan 25, 2023 at 12:14 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > The K3, being a superhet that involves mixers, uses very narrow-band > transmit band-pass filtering that doesn't allow operation midway between 10 &

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 and K2

2023-01-12 Thread Tim Tucker
Is your K2 one with a PA Key out? If so, just an RCA cable and a coax jumper. Tim On Wed, Jan 11, 2023 at 4:03 PM Karin Johnson wrote: > Hello Group: > > Can I use a Elecraft KPA1500 with a Elecraft K2??? > > What accessory cable will I require > > > > Karin

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA 100

2022-11-22 Thread Tim McDonough N9PUZ
You'll need to answer the "for how long" question to get a good answer. I sometimes use my KXPA100 and KX2 for POTA operations. My 30Ah Bioenno LiFePO4 battery easily powers the combo doing CW or Phone for several hours of operation at a moderately high TX/RX duty cycle. Tim N9PUZ

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 RELIABILITY

2022-10-31 Thread Tim Tucker
Mine has worked flawlessly for the year or so that I've had it. I've pushed it pretty hard and for pretty long durations with some digital modes, as well. So far, so good. Tim On Mon, Oct 31, 2022 at 3:18 PM Frank Scolaro wrote: > Of the 5 people I know with the KPA1500, 3 of them have m

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 70 to 80w out Max with KX3 drive at 15W???

2022-10-26 Thread Tim Tucker
Assuming the Power Supply is sufficient, the next thing you should do is the KX3 + KXPA100 Power calibration. I did this for a fellow ham and it solved a similar situation: https://ftp.elecraft.com/KX3/Mod%20Notes%20Alerts/KXPA100+KX3%20Power%20Cal%20rev%20A.pdf Tim On Wed, Oct 26, 2022 at 9:10

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 ATU question

2022-09-13 Thread Tim Tucker
The easiest way is to set the defaults per band in the KPA1500 Utility. Tim On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 10:11 AM Jorge Diez - CX6VM wrote: > hello > > How can I use the KPA1500 to remember what bands need ATU IN and what bands > need ATU BYP? > > I have ATU IN on HF bands, but

Re: [Elecraft] External Preamp & RX ANT IN/OUT

2022-09-01 Thread Tim Tucker
effective) reduce QSB. Tim On Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 9:52 PM Jim Brown wrote: > On 8/31/2022 5:33 AM, John Stengrevics wrote: > > I was told that a preamp can be connected across the RX ANT IN/OUT jacks > and that certain settings are then changed to make this work. > > Connect

Re: [Elecraft] USB sound recommendations for KX3 I/Q

2022-07-07 Thread Tim Tucker
Both of the solutions proposed show audio out specs of 192khz, but mic-in specs of only 48khz. Tim On Thu, Jul 7, 2022 at 6:16 AM Gerry Hull wrote: > > https://www.amazon.com/Cubilux-Headphone-Converter-External-Compatible/dp/B08L9C7233/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2NTEYK41W90KM=192khz+usb+soun

[Elecraft] USB sound recommendations for KX3 I/Q

2022-07-01 Thread Tim Tucker
with a Raspberry Pi 400. Any ideas? Thanks! Tim -- Owner, worldwidedx.com AE6LX, Amateur Radio __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and Heatsink

2022-06-13 Thread Tim Tucker
Elecraft version, but I would be very (pleasantly) surprised if it could match the performance of a well designed heat sink such as these. https://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/cooler-kx-plus-heatsink-for-elecraft-kx3-installation-video.179532/ Tim On Mon, Jun 13, 2022 at 8:21 PM Jim Brown wrote

Re: [Elecraft] New K4 Beta Software Available (Release 30/Beta 2)

2022-06-01 Thread Tim Tucker
Lol, yep. That's why code coverage is a necessary metric in unit testing. On Wed, Jun 1, 2022, 9:42 PM Walter Underwood wrote: > > On Jun 1, 2022, at 7:30 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > > > "There's always another bug," to quote an anonymous sage, but > please...go for it. We'd love to get

Re: [Elecraft] Have a K-2 SN 01049

2022-05-31 Thread Tim Tucker
Thanks Don. He says that you're the one that built it for him and has been back to you a couple of times (for what, I'm not sure). I'll ask him for the serial number; it's the K2/100 with DSP and SSB, as well as the KAT100 to go with it. Tim On Tue, May 31, 2022 at 2:46 PM Don Wilhelm wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Have a K-2 SN 01049

2022-05-31 Thread Tim Tucker
Once you figure it out and if you do sell, please let us know what you get for it. A local here has a loaded K2/100 that he's been trying to sell for a while but has only received what he perceives as low offers. I'm interested to find out where the market for these is at. Tim AE6LX On Tue, May

Re: [Elecraft] Support email

2022-05-13 Thread Tim N9PUZ
I would just call them if there was no response to an email. Tim N9PUZ On Fri, May 13, 2022 at 1:37 PM Chris Cox, N0UK wrote: > I have emailed Elecraft Support twice this week but have received no reply > or acknowledgement. > > Anyone know if they’re working this week?

[Elecraft] K2-100 at Dayton

2022-05-13 Thread Tim O'Rourke W4YN
for portable opps. If your interested drop me a note at w...@earthlink.net or txt to 704-453-1958 Safe travels if your coming to Xenia. 73 Tim W4YN __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Service

2022-04-21 Thread Tim N9PUZ
lectronics. Tim N9PUZ __ 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 support

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Service

2022-04-21 Thread Tim N9PUZ
a continuous support system for loyal owners and keeps the developers working on current and new products. Seems good for both the company and customers. I sure hope there never comes a time when I cannot repair my beloved KX2 through Elecraft or another capable outfit. Tim N9PUZ

[Elecraft] K4 Notch AM doesn't work?

2022-03-09 Thread Tim Tucker
, but nothing happens. From memory, the interfering tone is around 2Hz, but I can't seem to make it work on AM. Is this a feature that isn't quite working on AM as expected yet? Thanks, Tim -- Owner, worldwidedx.com AE6LX, Amateur Radio

[Elecraft] Kx2 or kx3 with ax1 and digirig ft8

2022-03-03 Thread Tim Tucker
garbled tx...i can hear it by pulling the speaker cable and monitoring on the rig. Any insights would be appreciated. Tim __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] K2/100 with ATU for sale

2022-03-01 Thread Tim Tucker
This is a listing for a local ham, W6KLE who is not on this list. He would like to sell his K2/100 with DSP and ATU (10-80m). The rig is pristine and the asking price is $1400. Contact me off list for contact info. Tim -- Owner, worldwidedx.com AE6LX, Amateur Radio

Re: [Elecraft] D-104 Mic Element Replacement

2022-02-22 Thread Tim Tucker
In the original post, he stated that he specifically did not want an electret element, has found the dynamic replacements and is not interested, but wants a crystal element replacement. Most of the links offered do not offer what he is looking for. So I stand by my original statement with the

Re: [Elecraft] D-104 Mic Element Replacement

2022-02-22 Thread Tim Tucker
Are you referring to the original non amplified D104? If so, there is no replacement available. There is a lengthy thread about a proposed (dormant) project to recreate the element here: https://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/d-104.241890/ Tim On Tue, Feb 22, 2022 at 11:22 AM Wilson Lamb via

Re: [Elecraft] D-104 Mic Element Replacement

2022-02-22 Thread Tim Tucker
That element only works on the powered / amplified model. On Tue, Feb 22, 2022 at 2:35 PM Dean Adinolfi wrote: > W2ENY element works great. > > https://www.w2eny.com/ > > Dean, KD3ANX > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home:

[Elecraft] K2/100 with DSP/AutoTuner for sale

2022-02-17 Thread Tim Tucker
for contact details. He is a motivated seller because he wants to buy my K3 :) Tim -- Owner, worldwidedx.com AE6LX, Amateur Radio __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] KX2s

2022-02-17 Thread Tim N9PUZ
I believe that Wayne posted in the past week or so that there are still some KX2 components that they have not received. Tim N9PUZ On Thu, Feb 17, 2022 at 9:35 AM Bill Frantz wrote: > If the MH3 is what’s delaying your radio, the KX2 is quite usable with its > internal microphone. You

[Elecraft] Elecraft -- tarnished, bent and broken crown

2022-01-13 Thread Tim C
product. There are less costly tuners and amps on the market but I believed Elecraft would be the most durable and reliable. Before I purchase another Elecraft product I will do even more research and comparisons. 73, Tim WB8HRO

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply

2022-01-03 Thread Tim Tucker
Yes. On Mon, Jan 3, 2022 at 8:30 AM Larry Boekeloo wrote: > Do most of you leave your KPA-1500 Power Supply powered up all the time > even with the RF Deck off? > > Thanks. > > Larry, KN8N > Kalamazoo, Michigan > __ > Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Configuring DXLabs Suite, Win4K3 and K3 for FT8 etc.

2021-11-10 Thread Tim Tucker
If you're just going to use WSJT-X (or JTDX, which is what I use) for non-contest / casual operation on the main FT8 frequencies, I don't think using the split/fake-it option is necessary. Contesting is a different thing. To get started with casual use, just use the TX/RX split option on the

Re: [Elecraft] Notable SSB QSO (HD8R)

2021-11-03 Thread Tim Tucker
While I own both the KX2 and KX3, when I was trying to work HD8R on 40m with an Inverted V in the early evening here in SoCal on FT8, there was a HGE pileup. In my case, the K3 (upgraded to K3S) with the KPA1500 was the trick. It took me an hour and a KW, but I finally got through. So I

Re: [Elecraft] A suggested VFO parking place

2021-09-04 Thread Tim N9PUZ
I believe 7.030 is the normal QRP CW frequency, at least in NA. There are a lot of SOTA and POTA activators who seem to choose 7.060. Tim N9PUZ On Fri, Sep 3, 2021 at 10:37 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > The opinions on this are bimodal: some say ~7030, others ~7060. Hopefully > someon

Re: [Elecraft] K4 video - what display is in use

2021-08-19 Thread Tim Tucker
really hope Elecraft gets the USB-C upgrade into the backlog soon. Tim On Thu, Aug 19, 2021 at 2:32 PM Dave Van Wallaghen wrote: > It is a Niuto 14" TouchPad. I just bought one and it works nicely with the > K4. > > https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Touchscreen-External-Comp

Re: [Elecraft] Mods required of Elecraft Gear for use on MARS frequencies.

2021-08-13 Thread Tim Tucker
Contact Elecraft directly and send a copy of your MARS license. I did MARS for several years and never had a problem getting the mod apps for Elecraft gear. They even used my feedback on the frequency ranges to ensure that the radios were usable on the necessary frequencies. Tim On Wed, Aug 11

Re: [Elecraft] Plug on KPA-1500

2021-08-05 Thread Tim Tucker
If the ask of the electrician was to change the 110v outlet to 240v, his response will be - you can't do that. If the request was to add/pull in a new 240v circuit, he will be able to do that assuming your existing panel supports adding the circuit. Tim On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 9:46 AM Louandzip

Re: [Elecraft] Weird signal on 80m on K3 S/N 642

2021-07-20 Thread Tim Tucker
Can you post a picture of the signal? On Tue, Jul 20, 2021 at 2:35 PM Fred Jensen wrote: > 1. Is this list still active? Seems like ages since I've seen any > activity. Wonder if foothill.net has it blocked? > > 2. I have a strange noise on 80. It consists of what appears on the P3 > to be

[Elecraft] K3 ANT1 / ANT2 switching

2021-07-10 Thread Tim Raven via Elecraft
er through the ANT1 socket or via AUX antenna socket. The firmware has been updated to the latest versions for MCU, FPF, and both DSP units. Any help would be most welcome. 73 de Tim G4ARI __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] Temperature or Warmth of KPA500 when "Off" ?

2021-06-30 Thread Tim C
I've read this whole thread and I'm confused. I control my KPA500 and KAT500 remotely. When shutting down my station is shutting down the Elecraft equipment adequate remotely? Thanks ES 73 DE TIM WB8HRO __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 206, Issue 28

2021-06-30 Thread Tim C
I've read this whole thread and I'm confused. I control my KPA500 and KAT500 remotely. When shutting down my station is shutting down the Elecraft equipment adequate? Thanks ES 73 DE TIM WB8HRO -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun

Re: [Elecraft] K4D #150

2021-06-24 Thread Tim Tucker
on a power meter when using AM. Example: you set the AM carrier at 25 watts, expecting modulation to 100 watts, but instead you observe 25 watts deflecting to 15 watts. I don't know why that occurs, but I do know that flipping the Invert phase switch solves the problem. Tim On Thu, Jun 24, 2021 at 11

Re: [Elecraft] K4D #150

2021-06-24 Thread Tim Tucker
Jim Brown wrote: > On 6/23/2021 11:57 AM, Tim Tucker wrote: > > the other features the EQPlus brings to the table are hard to beat. > > Like what? > > 73, Jim K9YC > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://ma

Re: [Elecraft] K4D #150

2021-06-23 Thread Tim Tucker
Your comments about the EQ are interesting to me. I continue to use a W2IHY audio stack into my K3, because while the 8 band EQ works well in the K3, the other features the EQPlus brings to the table are hard to beat. As I wait for delivery of my K4, one of my ponderings is if I will finally be

Re: [Elecraft] K3 on 6M

2021-05-24 Thread Tim Tucker
If anyone needs the external 6m preamp for an original K3, I have one I would part with for a reasonable price. Tim, AE6LX On Mon, May 24, 2021 at 7:33 AM Linda M wrote: > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mai

Re: [Elecraft] Anyone try K4 with JTDX or WSJT-X?

2021-04-07 Thread Tim Tucker
I looked yesterday at JTDX and didn't see K4 in the rig list. I am apparently blind, because there it is :) On Wed, Apr 7, 2021 at 12:49 PM Paul Van Dyke wrote: > Andy > Yes, but Before I left on my business trip the K4 designation was not > there yet. But it worked fine with a K3S.. >

[Elecraft] Anyone try K4 with JTDX or WSJT-X?

2021-04-06 Thread Tim Tucker
Subject asks the question...will it work by selecting the K3S as the rig? Has anyone who owns one try this yet? -- Owner, worldwidedx.com AE6LX, Amateur Radio __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 MCU 5.93??

2021-03-26 Thread Tim Tucker
After playing with it this evening, I can confirm everything is working as intended. Typos happen...no biggie On Fri, Mar 26, 2021 at 7:47 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > Typo. Should have said 5.63, I believe. > > Wayne > N6KR > > > > On Mar 26, 2021, at 6:01 PM, Tim Tucke

[Elecraft] K3 MCU 5.93??

2021-03-26 Thread Tim Tucker
this version of the K3 MCU? Tim -- Owner, worldwidedx.com AE6LX, Amateur Radio __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Are external tuners really needed with Chamaeleon antennas?

2021-03-23 Thread Tim Tucker
oCal that have no trees or bushes of any meaningful height. In those cases, using a man-pack type of vertical (like the Chameleon) is a very convenient antenna to use with a KX2 or KX3. Tim On Mon, Mar 22, 2021 at 8:24 AM Jeff Grillo wrote: > I am considering purchasing a Chamaeleon MPAS Lite a

Re: [Elecraft] Help with the KX3 and FT8

2021-03-05 Thread Tim Tucker
Using FT8 with the KX3 is pretty simple. I've used it with both the standard USB and USB DATA A mode. Hook it up just like any other digital mode, adjust the volume on the rig and level out on the PC, look at the meter settings in the software and make contacts. Don't make it more complicated

[Elecraft] KPA500 Port problem

2021-03-03 Thread Tim C
64 bit 73, Tim WB8HRO __ 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 supp

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Starts Off with Low Output on 10M

2021-03-01 Thread Tim Tucker
Mine does that too. What works for me is to tweak the mic gain up and then back to the same level and it starts working normally. Seems to me like there is a firmware bug with the radio that hasn't been figured out and addressed yet. Tim On Sun, Feb 28, 2021 at 6:08 PM Brian Hunt wrote

Re: [Elecraft] K3S RF/SQL Adjustment

2021-02-17 Thread Tim Tucker
Adjusting the AGC threshold and slope on my K3 to my liking made all the difference for me. I did the same on the KX3 and KX2, as well. Tim On Wed, Feb 17, 2021 at 11:21 AM Don Wilhelm wrote: > Mike and Brett, > > Go to my webpage www.w3fpr.com and scroll the left column to the &q

Re: [Elecraft] Occasional second radio use with KPA500

2021-02-04 Thread Tim Tucker
W2IHY has switch box solutions that should do the trick. Tim On Thu, Feb 4, 2021 at 11:57 AM Lou W0FK wrote: > NJ8M wrote > >> Ideally, I could turn off the K3S, switch the feedline from the K3S to > >> the > >> 101ZD, and have use of both the tuner and amp. I

Re: [Elecraft] Difference between a K3 and a K3S

2021-01-25 Thread Tim Tucker
The new I/O board was also an option that was sold separately as an upgrade to the K3, as was the KXV3B, where the pre-amp was located. If you find a K3 with all those upgrades plus the synth (like mine ;), it's pretty close to the same thing as the K3S. On Mon, Jan 25, 2021 at 7:48 AM AB1DD

Re: [Elecraft] How to download firmware into K4

2021-01-14 Thread Tim Tucker
I plan to buy one of these to interface the K4 ethernet to my home Wifi: https://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-Ethernet-2-WiFi-Universal-Wireless-GWU637/dp/B018YPWORE On Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 7:02 AM Bill Frantz wrote: > It sounds like I might be in trouble since the only Internet > access in my

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Thoughts on MFJ-1026 or any other phasing box

2021-01-07 Thread Tim Tucker
with legal limit usage. I've always thought that this type of functionality could be built into the K3/K4 since it already has a separate RX input. Maybe Elecraft would consider it in a future OS upgrade feature for the K4? Tim On Thu, Jan 7, 2021 at 3:46 PM Louandzip via Elecraft < elecr

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

2020-11-25 Thread Tim Neu
time-consuming and more complex than OpenWRT for example, community based development may have more umph than Elecraft might have as far as inclination to tweak old radios. Just a thought. On Tue, Nov 24, 2020 at 1:35 AM Jim Brown wrote: > Tim, > > It's important to realize the the

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

2020-11-23 Thread Tim Tucker
Tim, I'm an owner of 3 Elecraft radios and am a huge fan of the products. But one thing that the last few years has shown is that Elecraft does not have a great track record of developing new features or technologies into their existing transceiver products. They release updates and patches

[Elecraft] Firmware development

2020-11-23 Thread Tim Neu
Hello, all, I'm a brand new and generally satisfied Elecraft KX2 user. I'm just wondering what sorts of features are in the oven for future versions of firmware. SDR code is neat because it can add new features; but that really only is a benefit if cooks are in the kitchen. How long will new

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 External battery question

2020-11-06 Thread Tim McDonough N9PUZ
I often operate my KX2 from the internal battery. As a "backup" source I frequently just take a second KXBT2 along. When you plug it into the external power jack the KX2 will draw it's power from the pack with the higher voltage. Tim N9PUZ On 11/6/2020 6:56 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 External battery question

2020-11-06 Thread Tim McDonough N9PUZ
The 12V Bioenno batteries have an internal battery management circuit. They require 14.6 - 15 Volts input to charge properly. The BMC will prevent overcharging and Bioenno Support says it is safe to leave the charging voltage permanently applied. Tim N9PUZ On 11/6/2020 5:06 PM, Bob Conder

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Zero Power Out

2020-11-06 Thread Tim Tucker
the gain back to where I started with. Tim On Fri, Nov 6, 2020 at 4:46 PM K6YXH wrote: > My KX2 has zero power out. It just stopped working one day. No idea why - > it's running off a a LiFePO4 battery. Power is set to 5W. Antenna tuner > bypassed. Running into a dummy load. Does it on

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 - Price reduced

2020-10-23 Thread Tim Tucker
Hi all, W6KLE called me last night and asked me to let the group know that he has reduced the price for the K2/100 package to $1400. I have personally used this rig and it is pristine, as described. Tim On Wed, Oct 21, 2020 at 7:26 PM Tim Tucker wrote: > Listing this for a local ham W6

[Elecraft] FS: K2/100

2020-10-21 Thread Tim Tucker
Listing this for a local ham W6KLE who is not on this list. Contact info is below: -- Selling my elecraft K2 100 watts with KAT 100 10/80 meters built in DSP all filters real time clock and more All manuals Works great built

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 battery upgrade?

2020-10-05 Thread Tim Tucker
I'd be up for that. The KX3 is my favorite radio. After I got the KX2 and started enjoying its internal Li-ion battery pack, I realized that the KX3's internal NiMH battery charger is its worst feature. I too never use it anymore and have just switched to a small, external LifePO4 pack. Tim

Re: [Elecraft] OT Good Source for Stainless Fasteners and Connectors?

2020-06-21 Thread Tim N9PUZ
If you live somewhere that has farm supply store like Big R, Rural King, etc they usually have a good selection of stainless hardware. Tim N9PUZ On Sun, Jun 21, 2020, 10:54 AM Eric KG6MZS wrote: > Hello All, > > I’ve had two antenna connectors fail in the last year because the cheap &

Re: [Elecraft] External battery for KX2, field day and SOTA

2020-06-01 Thread Tim N9PUZ
several Bioenno batteries I use on my KX2 and other radios. They work great! I expect you could run the entire Field Day with the 12Ah one. Tim N9PUZ On Mon, Jun 1, 2020 at 6:42 AM Doug Daniels wrote: > I'm hoping to get my KX2 for Field Day, and am looking to get an external > battery

Re: [Elecraft] New home for K3, new photos added.

2020-05-23 Thread Tim McDonough N9PUZ
Very nice Dave!  I especially like the cable raceway to keep the power leads and coax neat. Tim N9PUZ On 5/22/2020 7:10 PM, Dave Cole wrote: To the new home for my K3 project... https://www.nk7z.net/rf-patch-panel/ See last 4 at the bottom

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Safe Operating PA Temperature

2020-03-29 Thread Tim McDonough N9PUZ
I'm curious, have people been seeing these high tempts indoors or outdoors? I notice a significant temperature difference with my KX2 when operating outdoors by just keeping it in the shade. I do have a third party heatsink. Tim N9PUZ

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?

2020-01-30 Thread Tim N9PUZ
thought out, feature set. Tim N9PUZ On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 9:07 PM Charles G. Saunders wrote: > Hi all, > Just curious, I haven't seen much of anything on the KX2's here. > My first Elecraft rig and really having a good time learning. > 73, K

[Elecraft] K3 I/O / XVTR boards for sale

2020-01-16 Thread Tim Tucker
I have the KIO3B main / digital / audio boards and the original XVTR board for sale. Make an offer... -- Owner, worldwidedx.com AE6LX, Amateur Radio __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Feature density of portable transceivers: K1 vs. KX2

2019-12-09 Thread Tim N9PUZ
. Tim N9PUZ On Mon, Dec 9, 2019 at 1:47 PM Brian Hunt wrote: > I got 25 or so removal/installs out of the KX2 battery before one of the > power leads broke off where it entered the battery pack. I figured it was a > manufacturing defect where the wire fatigued without support of the >

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Antenna Curiosity

2019-10-10 Thread Tim N9PUZ
m wire" antenna. The lengths aren't really very random, they are specifically chosen to be easier to match. At 58.5 feet you arrived at one of the good lengths. <https://udel.edu/~mm/ham/randomWire/> Tim N9PUZ On Thu, Oct 10, 2019 at 11:03 AM Joseph Shuman via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth

Re: [Elecraft] Blasphemy maybe but looking for an honest assessment of the K2 vs. Icom 7300 ...

2019-10-09 Thread Tim N9PUZ
I have not paid a lot of attention to recent asking prices but you might also consider shopping around for a used Elecraft K3. Tim On Tue, Oct 8, 2019 at 10:21 PM Randy Heise wrote: > So, background! I have just returned to the air after an 18 year hiatus > other than keeping my lice

Re: [Elecraft] K$ Linux OS

2019-10-07 Thread Tim N9PUZ
't imagine that they would do something that would preclude you from using an application you already like. Tim N9PUZ On Mon, Oct 7, 2019 at 12:43 PM Josh Fiden wrote: > Unless you’re operating portable with extreme equipment limitations, I > can’t imagine why you’d want your radio’s computer to run

[Elecraft] KXBT2 Battery Connector

2019-09-28 Thread Tim N9PUZ
into the female coaxial connector on the Elecraft supplied battery charger. TIA, Tim N9PUZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Investments

2019-05-06 Thread Tim McDonough N9PUZ
I always tell people the best thing I ever got for making my hobby purchases simple was a really nice sewing machine. Tim N9PUZ On 5/6/2019 3:51 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On 5/6/2019 1:11 PM, Phil Kane wrote: My wife can't say anything about my radio gear because I can take a look at her art

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 Input Current vs Output Power

2019-03-22 Thread Tim N9PUZ
Measuring it would be a perfectly acceptable and desirable solution. Except I do not have the amplifier here. Tim N9PUZ On Fri, Mar 22, 2019 at 11:35 AM Mike Harris via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > Is measuring it out of the question? > > Regards, > > Mik

[Elecraft] KXPA100 Input Current vs Output Power

2019-03-22 Thread Tim N9PUZ
Is there a chart or formula that describes the input current required for a KXPA100 amplifier at various power output levels? In a battery operation scenario I'm curious about the current draw at say 50W output vs. 100W output. Tim N9PUZ

[Elecraft] K3S/100 and P3 For Sale

2019-03-20 Thread Tim Goldenburg
Selling an Elecraft K3S/100 and P3 with current firmware. It was purchased on 5/22/2018 built by me. Serial number 11623. I am selling it as I am now using a different radio. MH4 Hand Mic KAT3A ATU KTCX03-1 (TCXO 0.5ppm) KBPF3a (Gen coverage RX module) K144XV (Int 2m module) K144RFLK (reference

Re: [Elecraft] Off-topic, but I need help.

2018-12-29 Thread Tim McDonough N9PUZ
. With an email list I suck down all the messages and my email client (Thunderbird) happily sorts them according to my filters with no effort on my part. Tim N9PUZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] SSB Features of the KX2 & KX3 You May Have Overlooked...

2018-12-05 Thread Tim N9PUZ
Just don't drink too much Guinness while you're building! Tim N9PUZ On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 10:03 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > Hi Bill, > > 26 hours may be a record time for a basic K2 build. (I'll have to consult > Guinness.) > > If you do it again, you could aim even higher

Re: [Elecraft] OT - backup software

2018-09-29 Thread Tim McDonough N9PUZ
Macrium Reflect. Backups plus the ability to perform a "bare metal restore" if your drive goes sideways. Tim N9PUZ On 9/28/2018 8:04 PM, John Saxon via Elecraft wrote: I am not happy with my current backup software package.  Any recommendations on backup software?  Like it

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 KXIO2 RTC Adjustment

2018-09-03 Thread Tim McDonough N9PUZ
mped the calibration to "1". Having done all of that the radio seems to be about a minute fast after a week. Plenty good enough for me and well within what Elecraft claims it should do. Tim N9PUZ On 8/26/2018 11:00 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Tim, I would suggest trying again to recalibrate

[Elecraft] KX2 KXIO2 RTC Adjustment

2018-08-25 Thread Tim McDonough N9PUZ
wondering if I can get a working internal clock for less than $80 plus shipping? Tim -- N9PUZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] More real serial ports on the K3

2018-07-20 Thread Tim Herrick
That worked. Thanks. I would be interested in that. 73 Tim, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com On July 20, 2018, at 11:25 PM, "Bob Wilson, N6TV" wrote: Hmm.  Try https://bit.ly/Visalia2018 and scroll down to about photo #34. 73, Bob, N6TV On Fri, Jul 20, 2018 at 8:13 PM, Tim Herrick wrote: So

Re: [Elecraft] More real serial ports on the K3

2018-07-20 Thread Tim Herrick
That 73 Tim, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com On July 20, 2018, at 11:25 PM, "Bob Wilson, N6TV" wrote: Hmm.  Try https://bit.ly/Visalia2018 and scroll down to about photo #34. 73, Bob, N6TV On Fri, Jul 20, 2018 at 8:13 PM, Tim Herrick wrote: Sorry Bob, I get: 403. That’s an error. W

Re: [Elecraft] More real serial ports on the K3

2018-07-20 Thread Tim Herrick
Sorry Bob, I get: 403. That’s an error. We're sorry, but you do not have access to this page. That’s all we know. when I tried to access. 73 Tim, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com On July 20, 2018, at 9:44 PM, "Bob Wilson, N6TV" wrote: Before y'all run out and order one of these CAT Routers,

Re: [Elecraft] Boldly OT: 6 meter Sporadic-E season and the FT-8 microjuggernaut

2018-06-01 Thread Tim N9PUZ
automatically, having the computers complete the QSO just doesn't get my motor running. Tim N9PUZ On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 11:59 AM, Al Lorona wrote: > I wrote an April Fool's article back in like 1999 (I might still be able > to find it on dejanews) describing a make-believe ARRL contest

Re: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts Are Of the Devil!

2018-04-19 Thread Tim N9PUZ
If packing material you don't happen to like is the worst thing that happened to you today then it was a pretty fine day overall. Tim N9PUZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 go-box

2018-04-08 Thread Tim McDonough N9PUZ
He mentions on the web site that the final version will likely have vents and forced air cooling. On 4/8/2018 7:36 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: Another box with the heatsink enclosed in a space with no ventilation. It looks neat, but it is a great way to cook those power transistors. wunder

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 go-box

2018-04-08 Thread Tim McDonough N9PUZ
He does beautiful work. I don't have any desire to make my KX2 larger but some of the things he does give me a few ideas on how I might make a sleaker looking home for the KX2 when it's at home on my desk lashed up to the KXPA100, key, speakers, etc. Tim N9PUZ On 4/7/2018 4:02 PM, John

[Elecraft] Deactivate the sub receiver

2018-03-14 Thread Tim Gennett
. Specifically, is there a way to disable the sub receiver? I looked for something in the Config menu but did not find anything relevant. I suppose I could remove it but that seems drastic. Any other simplification suggestions? Tim K9WX __ Elecraft

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