Re: [Elecraft] [OT} Wireless chargers

2013-09-11 Thread Tim Hague
I can't post on the site but I'd like to ask about the EMC conformance of such a device, another PLT saga coming up. Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 11 Sep 2013, at 18:04, Erik Basilier ebasil...@cox.net wrote: Chargers for small electronic devices that use low

Re: [Elecraft] 2M module

2013-08-23 Thread Tim Hague
Could someone tell us non Americans what Kool Aid is?, and if it's so good for stress where can we get it? Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 23 Aug 2013, at 07:04, Fred Smith m...@totalhighspeed.com wrote: I think they went with the right option first the amp

Re: [Elecraft] 2M module

2013-08-23 Thread Tim Hague
Everything is an acceptable alternative to American Beer lol Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 23 Aug 2013, at 07:53, Stewart stew...@twinwood.me wrote: It's an acceptable alternative to American Beer... :-) 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Fri, 23 Aug 2013 07:32:48 +0100

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] American Beer, was: 2M module

2013-08-23 Thread Tim Hague
, these days you have seen the light! I've even seen proper English beer pumps serving real ale in PA. Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 23 Aug 2013, at 15:39, Bill Frantz fra...@pwpconsult.com wrote: I was in the Czech Republic last month for a caving conference. A large

Re: [Elecraft] Kool Aid 2M

2013-08-23 Thread Tim Hague
Enough, sorry I asked:)!, thanks for the answers on and off line..., and US beer has improved out of all recognition... Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 23 Aug 2013, at 17:26, Buddy Brannan bu...@brannan.name wrote: Actually, I expect that some of his followers were

Re: [Elecraft] Just a thought

2013-08-16 Thread Tim Hague
Yes but they didn't go round corners like a Porsche:)! Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 16 Aug 2013, at 15:32, Fred Smith m...@totalhighspeed.com wrote: Very well put and true.except when it comes to cars then it has to be a Carol Shelby 2013 Mustang again all

Re: [Elecraft] k3 7536

2013-07-23 Thread Tim Hague
Hank, can I suggest that you try the internal keyer, that will at least prove if it's the rig or your external keyer. I'd then start to look for RF feedback problems. Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 23 Jul 2013, at 08:39, Pfizenmayer pfizenma...@q.com wrote

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Erratic SSB Power Output

2013-07-21 Thread Tim Hague
Jack, my K3 is stable, sounds to me that you might have a grounding problem or traces of feedback. Not an inherent problem with the K3 Best regards, Tim Hague, M0AFJ Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 21 Jul 2013, at 20:12, JACK WHITE g...@btinternet.com wrote: Hello K3 Reflector. I

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Aircraft radio FM

2013-07-17 Thread Tim Hague
More interesting in the permanent self congratulation you see on here when someone buys a rig! Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 16 Jul 2013, at 23:11, Rich r.br...@googlemail.com wrote: Am I the only one wondering what has any of this got to do with Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] O.T.: End of (another) era

2013-07-16 Thread Tim Hague
here CW lessons are well subscribed. I wonder if our friend in Alaska is a CW op or has ever learnt it?. Best regards, Tim Hague, M0AFJ Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 16 Jul 2013, at 06:59, Tom H Childers n...@n5ge.com wrote: BS... 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE Licensed since

Re: [Elecraft] O.T.: End of (another) era

2013-07-16 Thread Tim Hague
SDR at the Uni of Twente in Holland, hopefully the spark was generated and he will be one of the new generation of CW ops... It's a lot easier to build a 4 transistor CW transmitter than something with a modulator to accept digi modes ( and I do have the capability)! Best regards, Tim Hague

Re: [Elecraft] 4th of July

2013-07-04 Thread Tim Hague
Yes happy 4th July, kicking us out of the US was one thing but throwing the tea in Boston Harbour was totally inexcusable:) Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 4 Jul 2013, at 07:21, f9oj.7 f9o...@wanadoo.fr wrote: Wishing a happy National Day to all the Elecrafters

Re: [Elecraft] 4th of July

2013-07-04 Thread Tim Hague
Oh at least 100% God Bless Her! ( says he standing to attention) lol Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 4 Jul 2013, at 15:35, WILLIS COOKE wrco...@yahoo.com wrote: Tim, what is the consensus in the UK on how much tax the Queen should get on tea? (or King George III

Re: [Elecraft] 4th of July

2013-07-04 Thread Tim Hague
No accounting for taste! Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 4 Jul 2013, at 15:51, Mike Flowers mike.flow...@gmail.com wrote: I think they tossed in a couple of crates of lemons too ... ;) -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - We do DX! On Jul 4, 2013, at 6:38 AM, Rick

Re: [Elecraft] KPA -- Dead on Assembly

2013-07-01 Thread Tim Hague
Carl, sounds obvious but did you check the fuse? Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 1 Jul 2013, at 20:07, Carl Jón Denbow c...@n8vz.com wrote: I finished putting together the KPA 500 kit this weekend. Everything seemed to go smoothly. However, upon plugging

Re: [Elecraft] K3 frequency loss

2013-06-22 Thread Tim Hague
Some people have far to much time on their hands! Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 22 Jun 2013, at 22:08, Don Putnick don.n...@earthlink.net wrote: I noticed something very suspicious. The older K3 marketing photog shows VCOs A/B as 14.195.000/14.200.00

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 aditional feature idea.

2013-05-30 Thread Tim Hague
What a great idea, Would be very useful Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 30 May 2013, at 15:00, Dave B d...@g8kbv.demon.co.uk wrote: Hi. While playing with the KX3 the other evening, and doing a firmware update. As I do, I took a look at the contents

Re: [Elecraft] New ham but seasoned CW r/o, between classic K2 and progressive KX3

2013-05-30 Thread Tim Hague
The KX3 is a fantastic CW radio, the DSP filtering combined with the roofing filter makes it very hard to beat, 50 Hz bandwidth with no ringing! Best regards, Tim Hague, M0AFJ Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 30 May 2013, at 18:54, Jeff Ellis driftenli...@gmail.com wrote: Arno, One thing

Re: [Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3? and what options?

2013-05-27 Thread Tim Hague
Hi Bill and congratulations. Just a point before you get frustrated, computers reading CW, I wouldn't rely on it!, OK if both sides are using machine morse but if one is using the traditional way. Best regards, Tim Hague, M0AFJ Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 28 May 2013, at 03:56

Re: [Elecraft] HAMVENTION is special ! !

2013-05-18 Thread Tim Hague
friendly people Best regards, Tim Hague, M0AFJ Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 18 May 2013, at 16:06, Jan k...@comcast.net wrote: AW, quit your belly-aching about the Elecraft specials at HAMVENTION; typically it is less than 5% off some of the items - - not from whatever you purchase

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-14 Thread Tim Hague
I'm on my way, next stop NY De M0AFJ Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 15 May 2013, at 02:53, Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com wrote: Dang...why won't airfares drop through the floor like commodity prices...:-) ahto be so far away have fun all you

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - power out question

2013-05-12 Thread Tim Hague
My KPA500 loafs at 400W with about 30W of drive (UK legal limit), driven to max power it's about 650W with 35W. I think the disparity between results may be down to the type of load being driven. Best regards, Tim Hague, M0AFJ Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 12 May 2013, at 18:29, Scott

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Noise signature

2013-04-29 Thread Tim Hague
Could be in home PLA, sounds familiar Sent from my iPhone On 30 Apr 2013, at 03:17, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: I usually check into the No Cal Net on 3533 each night. I've begun to get predictable noise with a unique signature on the P3 WF. It's a series of bands, the first

Re: [Elecraft] European source of coax assemblies

2013-04-28 Thread Tim Hague
Rhophase are also good, bought a lot from them over the years and they have never let me down. Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 28 Apr 2013, at 11:36, David Cutter d.cut...@ntlworld.com wrote: I've used Gigatronix for professional and personal use: not expensive

Re: [Elecraft] why mix rf connector types within the product line?

2013-04-27 Thread Tim Hague
As soon as everyone standardises on N types the better, easy to make, splash proof, constant impedance, easily available, industry standard, rugged, it's a no brainer... Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 27 Apr 2013, at 00:50, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote

Re: [Elecraft] 100 W into K3

2013-03-02 Thread Tim Hague
Probably the front end fried Sent from my iPhone On 2 Mar 2013, at 14:45, fabio.gris...@libero.it fabio.gris...@libero.it wrote: Hello! Here at II9P my friend Carmelo sent 100 Watts into my K3 ant connector (ANT1). Radio is not working! What do you believe is broken? I don't remember if

Re: [Elecraft] spikes that never move

2013-02-28 Thread Tim Hague
. Sorry to be pedantic about this but the competition do meet their regulatory requirements. Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 28 Feb 2013, at 12:46, Mike Greenway k...@bellsouth.net wrote: I fought the same problem Dave W8FGU had and also tracked it to the cables

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3-100 Repair

2013-02-27 Thread Tim Hague
I have also used the services of Carlo Bianconi in Italy, he does a great job Best regards, Tim Hague, M0AFJ Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 27 Feb 2013, at 10:26, Brian North br...@chirpytom.plus.com wrote: Hello. I am writing to say thank-you for guiding me in the right direction

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 AM Performance?

2013-02-18 Thread Tim Hague
Hi Dave, I have used my KPA500 on AM, I keep it down to around 200W on modulation peaks and I've had some superb quality reports, you can't do better than a good class A amp!. Remember not to rag chew for hours as it will get warm... Best regards, Tim Hague, M0AFJ Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my

Re: [Elecraft] P3 generates noise on 144 MHz

2013-02-10 Thread Tim Hague
hang fire... As hams we have no right to complain about PLT, Plasma TV etc if we don't keep our own house in order. Best regards, Tim Hague, MIET, MIEEE, Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 10 Feb 2013, at 23:44, Roger Crofts ro...@monitorsensors.com wrote: I recently installed the K144XV

[Elecraft] New goodies

2013-01-30 Thread Tim Hague
Received my KPA 500 and KAT 500 today, 2 weeks to get to the UK via USPS, great service, took a half hour to interface with my K3, what a great seamless system, thanks a lot Elecraft, and just as an aside, saved a lot of money buying direct rather than the local importer. Best regards, Tim

[Elecraft] KPA500 / KAT 500

2013-01-30 Thread Tim Hague
Is there any reasons why I shouldn't sit the KPA500 on top of the KAT 500 ATU? Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] Don's comments on ESSB and AM

2013-01-28 Thread Tim Hague
It may interest folks Stateside but there is a growing amount of AM activity on 5MHz in the UK, I've had great reports using my K3 on AM. Most of the guys however are using ex military equipment and boat anchors. We do have more bandwidth over here though. Best regards, Tim Hague Skype

Re: [Elecraft] 472KHz transverter for KX3

2013-01-24 Thread Tim Hague
Dominic please keep us updated, interesting. Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 24 Jan 2013, at 09:52, Dominic Baines dominic.bai...@gmail.com wrote: I have started to design and build one for those interested in the band. http://m1kta-qrp.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01

Re: [Elecraft] 472KHz transverter for KX3

2013-01-24 Thread Tim Hague
. Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 24 Jan 2013, at 11:41, Dominic Baines dominic.bai...@gmail.com wrote: Tim, I see two main options... 1. Transverter is 'dumb' and is just there attached to the KX3 and no controls (other than basic T/R) come from KX3

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

2013-01-21 Thread Tim Hague
Blimey, they will want us foreigners to have a green card next... Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 21 Jan 2013, at 12:50, Tom H Childers n...@n5ge.com wrote: The K3 can be opened up, but I believe you must have a USA ham license before Elecraft will give you a way

Re: [Elecraft] New Output Power Issue

2012-12-24 Thread Tim Hague
I'd check the accuracy of the meter, with nearly 20A being drawn on TX, I'd expect 100W out of the rig... Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 24 Dec 2012, at 16:51, Ian Kahn - Ham km4ik@gmail.com wrote: Don/all, It is highly possible the culprit is my RigRunner

[Elecraft] Re KPA500

2012-12-19 Thread Tim Hague
Remember a lot of the world is not allowed 1.5kW and we all do pretty well in the pile ups! Best regards, Tim Hague M0AFJ. (400W at the antenna) Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] KX3 on 27 MHz

2012-12-16 Thread Tim Hague
It would be no good anyway, Elecraft don't make an echo mic! Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Setting Audio!

2012-11-22 Thread Tim Hague
Alfredo, there is some set up instructions on the Elecraft web site. Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 23 Nov 2012, at 00:09, Alfredo Vélez WP3C w...@aol.com wrote: Hi Can someone give me a website where i can find an audio setting for elecraft K3?? I have Heil

Re: [Elecraft] (OT} Spam influx

2012-11-14 Thread Tim Hague
I've had a Yahoo e mail account now for some years, never been hacked, you just need to take a little care, don't open anything you are not sure of.. Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 14 Nov 2012, at 16:07, Terry Schieler w...@swbell.net wrote: And, unfortunately

Re: [Elecraft] OT: LED RFI?

2012-11-13 Thread Tim Hague
Rich, in a word yes!, it's becoming a big problem in Europe. Some more expensive LED lights are OK but stay away from cheap Chinese clones... Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 13 Nov 2012, at 12:04, rck...@comcast.net wrote: Greetings Elecrafters, Do screw in LED

Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions

2012-11-07 Thread Tim Hague
Wouldn't touch anything from RM, very poor performance and quality. Expanded CB designs, no support. The only thing going is they are cheap, mind you, you get what you pay for... Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 7 Nov 2012, at 14:17, va3...@gmail.com wrote: Does

Re: [Elecraft] Battery Charging

2012-10-30 Thread Tim Hague
Not to be recommended Ed unless the plane has a 50/60Hz outlet. The switcher will not like it at all. BTW 400Hz is standard for all aircraft including military. Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 29 Oct 2012, at 22:31, EMD edwarddo...@mac.com wrote: Boeing aircraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3-PR10

2012-10-26 Thread Tim Hague
Just a question, does the K3 really need a 10M preamp, I know it's as deaf as a post on 6 but mine seems very lively on 10. Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 26 Oct 2012, at 02:07, Gary K9GS garyk...@wi.rr.com wrote: Boy...I was thinking of buying a PR-6 soon. I'd

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Quick survey: Need a 0-dBm transverter interface module for the KX3? (KXXV3)

2012-09-25 Thread Tim Hague
regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 25 Sep 2012, at 12:45, Thomas Horsten tho...@horsten.com wrote: Hi Wayne, I think it's a great idea, but the major appeal would be if you also could offer an ultra-portable KXXV transverter series to go with this. My thought is something

[Elecraft] K3 v IC7600

2012-09-20 Thread Tim Hague
see a similar improvement if I was to sell the IC7600 and replace it with the K3, Best regards, Tim Hague Sent on my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net