Re: [Elecraft] Internet / cell phones

2022-01-10 Thread Tommy
The hobby of Ham radio is not "fading away". Numbers (at least in the U.S.) are INCREASING. Yes it seems most people spend every 30 seconds of their day and night staring at their "smart" phones, it actually sickens me daily every time I see it. It's like a damn disease. And don't even get me

Re: [Elecraft] A or B?

2021-07-08 Thread Tommy Mitchell
And that's how I ended up being a Mode A operator without realizing it or even knowing the difference. Sneaky vendor lock-in! ;) Guess I'll just be stuck with Elecraft forever. 73 Tommy WZ4M On Wed, Jul 7, 2021, 15:19 Wayne Burdick wrote: > This has been a great discussion, with m

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 204, Issue 15

2021-05-16 Thread Tommy Judson via Elecraft
My Goodness, something I am able to make a reasonable comment on in this forum: “Drafting”. In the early fifties I was put into high school a drafting class to fill out a schedule. It became my favorite subject and off I went into a lifelong obsession - yes “obsession “. That was the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 204, Issue 6

2021-04-13 Thread Tommy Judson via Elecraft
me to find out what is needed to be done to fix it and he’d send that to me. Any help on this concern would be appreciated. F.Y.I - the serial number is 03742 and the Firmware is REF5. Sure would like to know when this radio was made and if this is the latest firmware. 73, Tommy, N5CTC > On

Re: [Elecraft] Newer Elecraft hat not as good as the earlier ones...

2020-11-05 Thread Tommy
Funny you mention this Chuck, I just received my hat (along with the MH3 mic for my KX2) and really like the hat. Not sure what you mean by "limp". Maybe you mean the older hat was "stiffer"? Regards! Tom - KB2SMS On 11/5/20 9:36 AM, hawley, charles j jr wrote: I really liked the Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] That's a whole lotta buttons and knobs!

2020-07-31 Thread Tommy
 It looks like it's a piece of test equipment. Reminds me a little bit of Tektronix gear. Tom - KB2SMS On 7/31/20 7:15 PM, w4sc wrote: My isp is blocking that link….. beware!! __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Waterproof SO-239 covers

2020-07-15 Thread Tommy
I wrap some duct seal putty around mine. Get it at Home Depot for cheap. Works fine. I forget what I paid, around $2-3 for a brick of it I think. Stays soft and pliable. 73 de Tom - KB2SMS On 7/15/20 7:39 PM, Nate Bargmann wrote: * On 2020 15 Jul 16:07 -0500, Doug Daniels wrote: I just

Re: [Elecraft] Diversity receive versus QRM eliminators

2020-06-29 Thread Tommy
 I have the MFJ 1026, with the built in whip and it eliminated a local broadcast station from my overloaded Kenwood 450S. I use a Myantenna endfed for the Kenwood. 73 de Tom KB2SMS On 6/29/20 1:47 PM, donov...@starpower.net wrote: Hi Alan, The MFJ works very well as a noise eliminator

Re: [Elecraft] I'm building a personal email list....

2020-06-20 Thread Tommy
Opt out for me too please. Tom On 6/20/20 11:45 AM, Don Schroder wrote: OPT OUT – KE0PVQ Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Dave Sublette Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2020 10:34 AM To: Elecraft Discussion

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utilities Download

2020-06-08 Thread Tommy Judson via Elecraft
a 2017 MacBook Pro running MacOS Mojave Ver 10.14.6 with 435 gb free storage and 8 mb ram. The files ffwnotes and FTDIUSBSerialDriver_v2_4_2.dmg downloaded ok. Should the KX3 be connected when selecting the utilities file noted above to be download? Comments will be appreciated. Thank you,

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

2020-06-01 Thread Tommy
I use a Bioenno 9ah battery with mine, works great. Tom - KB2SMS On 6/1/20 7:39 AM, Doug Daniels wrote: I'm hoping to get my KX2 for Field Day, and am looking to get an external battery to use for FD as well as SOTA. I'm looking at the Talentcell and Bienno 12v 12Ah ones. Anything specific to

Re: [Elecraft] Reset Third-Hand KX3

2020-05-22 Thread Tommy Judson via Elecraft
owned had 6146 finals with 807 modulators driving a pair of 500 Z's in a hot box. The KX 3 is most likely about the same size as one of those tubes. Thank you to those who replied to my first post. 73, Tommy __ Elecraft mailing list Home

[Elecraft] Reset Third-Hand KX3

2020-05-22 Thread Tommy Judson via Elecraft
direction to learn how this is done? Thank you, Tommy __ 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] Want to Buy Mr. Hudson's Elecraft Equipment in Msg #5

2020-05-17 Thread Tommy Judson via Elecraft
you, Tommy Judson > > -- > > Message: 5 > Date: Sun, 17 May 2020 01:10:24 + > From: Douglas Hudson > To: "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" > Subject: [Elecraft] FS, KX3 and PX3 package > Message-ID: > > >

Re: [Elecraft] Availability

2020-05-16 Thread Tommy Judson via Elecraft
Hmm…getting conflicting words so here is the list sent to Elecraft. Guess I’ll send it again after the pandemic is over, oh well. All this stay in place time will not be completely wasted, a couple days ago dug out my classical guitar and now communicating with a professor of guitar at a

Re: [Elecraft] Availability

2020-05-16 Thread Tommy Judson via Elecraft
of equipment is because I did not send money with my wish list - or maybe I should to actually get my name on the list to get my choice of equipment? Any thoughts ? Thank you Tommy Judson __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 193, Issue 24

2020-05-14 Thread Tommy Judson via Elecraft
OK, pulled the trigger, thanks to all the info gathered here on the rig to buy. The wish list is at Elecraft, now to see if I get a response saying what's on the list that is available to buy. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 193, Issue 24

2020-05-14 Thread Tommy Judson via Elecraft
That whole setup is amazing, bet you enjoy it! > > Message: 4 > > Look at my website for example of KX3 plus KXPA100 installed in an RV > (4wd truck, in my case, which tows a 5th wheel): > http://www.kl7uw.com/Mobile.htm > > 73, Ed - KL7UW >

Re: [Elecraft] Establishing A New Station...

2020-05-13 Thread Tommy Judson via Elecraft
Just looked up “AlexLoop” - amazing presentation and price. Thank you, Tommy > On May 13, 2020, at 2:55 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: > > Hmm not a a permanent situation but I tried for years now to put up a small > antenna, end fed whip etc when at my condo. I ended up with

Re: [Elecraft] Establishing A New Station..

2020-05-13 Thread Tommy Judson via Elecraft
the correct length for operation on 40 meters. Maybe some sort of Loop antenna would be better, will have to think about this. Thank you, Tommy > On May 13, 2020, at 2:42 PM, brianchapn...@rogers.com wrote: > > Your mention of apartment living perked my interest as I will

[Elecraft] Establishing A New Station

2020-05-13 Thread Tommy Judson via Elecraft
Good Morning Don, > Tommy, > > The KX2, KX3, and K3 are all fine radios for CW - and data modes and SSB > as well. > > Do you want 100 watts - then choose the K3 (or K3S). You can also add > the P3 for a panadapter display. I would, at some time, like to add the panada

Re: [Elecraft] Rig forCW

2020-05-12 Thread Tommy Judson via Elecraft
Bet everyone will second your ‘Right On’ note Ray! > On May 12, 2020, at 9:18 AM, Ray Grace - WA6OWM wrote: > > DE WA6OWM > About the Elecraft ATU > > To: Dave, K8WPE > Your comments in the second paragraph are ‘Right On’ Best message in email in > years. > Ray – WA6OWM > KX3 w/ATU, stand

Re: [Elecraft] Rig forCW

2020-05-12 Thread Tommy Judson via Elecraft
want it’s probably a poor antenna and the tuner is making it look better than > it is. Make a good antenna first and then use a tuner to take the pressure > off your finals or expand the bandwidth. > > Dave K8WPE > > David J. Wilcox K8WPE’s iPad > >> On May 12, 2020, at 7

Re: [Elecraft] Rig forCW

2020-05-12 Thread Tommy Judson via Elecraft
Good Morning, I have a simple but difficult question for the CW ops. I’m wanting to get back to ham radio and specifically CW. Since I’m starting from scratch I am looking hard at all equipment needed to get on the air. I’ve ordered supplies to assemble a 40M inverted V and have been

Re: [Elecraft] "2" or "3" Paddle

2020-05-07 Thread Tommy Judson via Elecraft
On May 6, 2020, at 4:45 PM, Chris R. NW6V wrote: >> >> Hiya Tommy. >> >> I own both the KXPD2 and KXPD3 and strongly prefer the KXPD2. >> >> The KXPD3 was bought at the same time as my KX3 and served well for several >> years. However I never "like

Re: [Elecraft] Earpads Shedding

2020-05-06 Thread Tommy Judson via Elecraft
...earpads are flaking pretty badly, leaving little back bits around the home office/shack… Took me a while to realize it was my earpads shedding, glad to read this isn’t an isolated occurrence. Now how to remedy that problem? __

Re: [Elecraft] Which Paddle?

2020-05-04 Thread Tommy Judson via Elecraft
Well, gotta make up my mind on which paddle to order along with the radio. Just checked and my CU deposited what I thought the cost of a complete station should be into my account. These isolate in place options are dangerous, it was to easy to do this on-line. Not sure I want to spend it

Re: [Elecraft] "2" or "3" Paddle

2020-05-04 Thread Tommy Judson via Elecraft
Which one? This is something like the guy with more than one watch, he never knows what the time really should be. There is so much discussion about the two paddles it seems to me they both are good and it really comes down to just which one an operator owns to use. (Yes, read reports from

[Elecraft] Steve Anness

2020-05-03 Thread Tommy Judson via Elecraft
Glad to see this post, could almost be from me in a week or so. The only difference is I’ve been AWAY from HF for 19 years and CW since the early 60’s. Been reading the KX2 manual over and over and think it has to be at least as good as you say for this guy, could be more. >

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 193, Issue 3

2020-05-01 Thread Tommy Judson via Elecraft
Well my goodness, a kindred soul here so many years later! I might have been one of those CW OPs you handed the task over too…if you say any more about why we were there the old saying, “I’d have to kill you”, should be brought up...Ha…I was a sailer in a Marine watch section and caught hell

Re: [Elecraft] Windows Needed

2020-05-01 Thread Tommy Judson via Elecraft
what would be the best choice to purchase? Would really appreciate hearing from you or anyone with a creditable opinion/knowledge on this subject. 73, Tommy > > Well, you came to the right place.? The folks here in THIS group are the > ones who got me headed in the right

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 192, Issue 43

2020-04-30 Thread Tommy Judson via Elecraft
Ok, joined this group even though I don’t own an Elecraft radio - yet. I’m wanting an Elecraft Elmer to help me understand which rig could be “the one”. What say someone please? Tommy > On Apr 29, 2020, at 10:44 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: > > Send Elecraft mai

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 sluggish/intermittent VFO display

2020-04-18 Thread Tommy
 I have seen the same on my KX2, while dialing it seems to freeze at times for a second or so at a time. Even after being on only a few minutes. Kind of annoying but not too worrying to me. At least for now. Serial # 01927 73 de Tom KB2SMS On 4/18/20 10:44 AM, Heinz Baertschi wrote: A

Re: [Elecraft] THE FUTURE OF OUR HOBBY

2019-12-17 Thread Tommy
 LOL! No problem, for a second there I thought I had a tumor! And I agree with Fred's last post. Although I'd never pay $500 or more for a "smart" phone. 73 de Tom - KB2SMS On 12/17/19 10:24 AM, Bjorn Pehrson wrote: Sorry abt that ,my bad, wrong recipient... On 2019-12-17 16:22, Bjorn

Re: [Elecraft] Test

2019-11-23 Thread Tommy
You're not spamming. That would mean you're trying to sell us something. Seems your email is working again! 73! Tom - KB2SMS On 11/23/19 9:53 AM, Jim KO5V wrote: Testing. I'm having email issues (again!). Sorry to SPAM the list. 73, Jim KO5V

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 storage temps

2019-11-02 Thread Tommy
Eric,    Batteries do NOT like cold or excessive heat so I wouldn't store the battery in either conditions. 73! Tom - KB2SMS On 11/2/19 8:04 AM, eric norris via Elecraft wrote: Does anyone know what a safe temperature is for storing--not operating--a KX2, with batteries?  32F?  20F? 

Re: [Elecraft] Radio clocks, internet and security!

2019-10-19 Thread Tommy
  I too agree with Don 100%! I also wouldn't buy a so called "smart" TV. And I'll trust my Linux machine far more than any Windows or Mac. Even Chromebooks (they are Linux based) are more secure than Windows and Macs. And "smart phones" are too smart for their own good too. I just bought my

[Elecraft] Fwd: Re: Power output keeps folding back to 5 watts on my KX2

2019-03-18 Thread Tommy
. 73 de Tom - KB2SMS On 3/18/19 2:53 PM, Gordon LaPoint wrote: Its probably not the power supply, but the connectors/wiring/fuses between the radio and the power supply. Gordon - N1MGO On 3/18/19 2:47 PM, Tommy wrote:   Ahhh, O.K., with my 13.2v Astron it's showing 10.3 - 10.8. I guess

Re: [Elecraft] Power output keeps folding back to 5 watts on my KX2

2019-03-18 Thread Tommy
AM, Tommy wrote: Hi folks, I'm running FT8 with a KX2 powered by a power supply. The rig keeps folding back from 10-12 watts to 5 every time and it's barely even warm. I'll set it to 12W for instance, it'll transmit fine at that level but when done cut back to 5w. I don't transmit

[Elecraft] Power output keeps folding back to 5 watts on my KX2

2019-03-18 Thread Tommy
   Hi folks, I'm running FT8 with a KX2 powered by a power supply. The rig keeps folding back from 10-12 watts to 5 every time and it's barely even warm.  I'll set it to 12W for instance, it'll transmit fine at that level but when done cut back to 5w. I don't transmit often enough for it

Re: [Elecraft] Annoying WSJT-X Message

2019-01-07 Thread Tommy
  I understand it will be removed in the next update. 73 de Tom - KB2SMS On 1/7/19 12:43 PM, Richard wrote: Has anyone figured out how to stop that "2.0 only" message from popping up every time you launch WSJT-X 2.0? Richard - W4KBX

Re: [Elecraft] FT8: "Magic radio"?

2018-07-03 Thread Tommy
  I do the same thing. I'll add that I am always at the controls during FT8 contacts. I do nothing automatic with it. I laugh at all the hate FT8 gets. I don't get it. 73! Tom - KB2SMS On 07/03/2018 05:32 PM, Carl Yaffey wrote: On Jul 3, 2018, at 4:42 PM, Grant Youngman wrote: and don’t

Re: [Elecraft] Proposed: more 6 meter CW beacons

2018-07-01 Thread Tommy
  Hi Wayne and list, You could also monitor 6m FT8, this is another good propagation indicator as well. Then jump back on CW. 73! Tom - KB2SMS On 07/01/2018 10:32 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: When 6 meters opens up, a few low-power CW beacons I’ve never heard always pop up in the low

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Order handling

2018-03-22 Thread Tommy
  And your package will less likely be tossed around or thrown down! 73! Tom - KB2SMS On 03/22/2018 01:22 PM, Rose wrote: As a shipper of hundreds (thousands?) of Elecraft carrying cases and dust covers, I'll offer the following: Priority Mail via the USPS is the only way to go. I've never

[Elecraft] Right paddle on my KXPD2 issue

2018-02-11 Thread Tommy
    Hi folks, The right paddle seems to work intermittently on my KX2 paddles. I have to hit it several times to get it to work but even then it's random. I tried moving the adjustment for it in a bit but it makes no difference. My settings are: CW IAMB = A                          

Re: [Elecraft] Major Sheldon's Last Watt

2018-02-08 Thread Tommy
WOW! Now THAT Em-com! Life was long enough for QRP! 73! Tom - KB2SMS On 02/08/2018 12:22 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Hi all, This short story about a hunting trip gone awry is definitely on-topic: http://www.elecraft.com/fiction/Maj%20Sheldon's%20Last%20Watt.pdf We’re posting it with

Re: [Elecraft] Latest KX2 revisions

2017-12-16 Thread Tommy
  Never mind! I SHOULD have clicked on copy new files from Elecraft instead. Got it now. Thanks for the help folks. Tom On 12/16/2017 11:05 AM, Tommy wrote:    Have the newest updates been made available yet? I keep checking with the KX2 utility and it shows nothing newer than MCU 02.69

Re: [Elecraft] Latest KX2 revisions

2017-12-16 Thread Tommy
s MCU 2.89 is the current level for firmware. Did you click on the Check updates from Elecraft in the KX2 Utility? 73, Don W3FPR On 12/16/2017 11:05 AM, Tommy wrote:     Have the newest updates been made available yet? I keep checking with the KX2 utility and it shows nothing newer than MCU 02.6

[Elecraft] Latest KX2 revisions

2017-12-16 Thread Tommy
   Have the newest updates been made available yet? I keep checking with the KX2 utility and it shows nothing newer than MCU 02.69 and DSP 01.49. 73! Tom - KB2SMS KX2 #01927 __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 in FT8 mode - heat?

2017-11-23 Thread Tommy
 Barry,     I run 10w through my KX2 with the back leg down to allow for airflow and don't find heat to be an issue. I'm not TXing all that much, I'm a hunt & pounce type with occasional CQing. In the summer I ran a small fan over it to help a bit. No issues for me. I normally see it get to

Re: [Elecraft] WSJT-X K3/K3s hanging as Tx

2017-11-13 Thread Tommy
 This happens to me once in a while however if I let it go through the cycle it shuts off TX and will be normal again next cycle with RF out. Strange. 73! Tom - KB2SMS KX2 #1927 On 11/13/2017 03:07 PM, Bert Garcia N8NN wrote: This problem is not unique to the K3. My Yaesu FT-1000mp does

Re: [Elecraft] FT8 output power KX2/KX3

2017-10-26 Thread Tommy
  I use 5-10 watts without any issues. 3-4 bars on the ALC. 73! Tom - KB2SMS KX2 #01927 On 10/26/2017 07:50 AM, Barry N1EU wrote: What is the recommended max power output setting for the KX2 and for the KX3 for normal FT8 use without after-market heatsink? Thanks & 73, Barry N1EU

Re: [Elecraft] Time Syncronization

2017-09-13 Thread Tommy
Bob, I use Dimension 4. 73! Tom - KB2SMS On 09/13/2017 07:26 AM, Krug261--- via Elecraft wrote: After 15 years away from radio, I'm back, and want to enter the digital modes. (How things have changed!) There is much opinion that a computer's onboard time system (Win 10 for me) is

Re: [Elecraft] Setting the audio level for use in soundcard data modes.

2017-09-12 Thread Tommy
Don, Why DATA A mode and not USB? I've been doing FT8 using USB and it works fine. It seems. Tom - KB2SMS KX2 #01927 On 09/12/2017 01:47 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: I have updated my website www.w3fpr.com with a document dealing with using Elecraft transceivers for soundcard data modes.

Re: [Elecraft] KX2/KX3 built-in speakers

2017-09-08 Thread Tommy
John, The KX2's speaker is just fine. PLENTY loud enough and quite intelligible. 73! Tom - KB2SMS KX2 #01927 On 09/08/2017 07:43 AM, John Gibson wrote: Dear KX2 or KX3 owners, If you own a KX2 or KX3, do you find that the built-in speakers produce sound of sufficient loudness and

Re: [Elecraft] Radio storage cases

2017-09-06 Thread Tommy
Small metal garbage cans? Tom - KB2SMS On 09/06/2017 01:35 PM, Erik Basilier wrote: I have always used temporary solutions for storage of my smaller radios, such as the KX3 and KX1. Commercial cases providing padding and ideal fit have been discussed before on this list. However, I never

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 owner discovers Heaven/P

2017-08-30 Thread Tommy
"Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale" Tom - KB2SMS KX2 #01927 On 08/29/2017 09:45 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Mike, KM6AB, has found what may be the coolest portable operating location ever. Here’s a link to his video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rumdRbqLI00 Also see

Re: [Elecraft] OT:Sunspots

2017-08-25 Thread Tommy
Hi Fred, Yup, I did the Sunspot counts daily for the AAVSO for 8 years a long time ago. It was nice to see a few groups during the eclipse! The "K" factor is an individual observer's factor that takes account of experience of the observer. See:

Re: [Elecraft] Make this email list more manageable - a forum instead?

2017-08-19 Thread Tommy
Agreed X10! I like this reflector personally. 73! Tom - KB2SMS KX2 #01927 On 08/19/2017 11:43 AM, Wes Stewart wrote: Grant is right on. As I said in the last one of these discussions, "What's all the fuss about?" If there is a change, please, please, please don't go to Yahoo or Google

Re: [Elecraft] Is it my KX3/antenna or is it lousy band condx?

2017-08-11 Thread Tommy
I use a similar set up on my KX2 (per the manual) and it works very well. Simple and effective. When the band cooperates. 73! Tom - KB2SMS On 08/11/2017 01:19 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: Try the simplest field antenna for the KX3, two wires connected directly to the rig. Get a BNC to

Re: [Elecraft] Is it my KX3/antenna or is it lousy band condx?

2017-08-11 Thread Tommy
The band has been really crappy lately. Keep tuning around and listening. 73! Tom - KB2SMS On 08/11/2017 12:33 PM, Mike Parkes wrote: Okay I am reaching our to the Elecraft enthusiasts here for some feedback if anyone cares to chime in. I am just getting back on the air after years away

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 added to Sherwood's list

2017-07-28 Thread Tommy
IIRC saw one video on Youtube of a gentleman using it hand held. 73! Tom - KB2SMS KX2 #01927 On 07/27/2017 10:03 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Similar to our lab measurements. (Not bad for a 13 oz radio. If this were 1999, it would have been at the top of the list :) Question for KX2 users:

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

2017-07-26 Thread Tommy
I respectfully disagree. Why do you think people adding /QRP want to be treated different or think that they're special? I don't sense that at all. It's just to let people know they're using low power. No big deal! It doesn't bother me. Although I personally don't add anything after my

[Elecraft] SOLVED! Re: Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

2017-07-23 Thread Tommy
List, I found out the problem. My Signalink was plugged into a 4 port USB hub and apparently it does not allow enough power to run the Signalink properly. As soon as I plugged it directly into the laptop it worked. I've made several contacts already on 20m. 10 watts is getting me

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

2017-07-22 Thread Tommy
leaving the radio. NO power bars show. Turning the mic gain does nothing. Tom On 7/22/2017 2:30 PM, Tommy wrote: I have tried every way possible to this point. When I have CAT selected I get a green test cat button, pushing it does nothing but turn it white then after a few seconds it goes

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

2017-07-22 Thread Tommy
f I select CAT both "Test CAT" functions and "Test PTT" keys the radio. My settings for CAT Control are: Serial Port: COM7 Baud rate: 38400 (matches the radio) Data bits: 8 Stop bits: 2 Handshake: None Force Contol Lines: DTR and RTS are blank 73, Tim KA9EAK On Sat,

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

2017-07-22 Thread Tommy
Tim, My KX2 utility is not running. I unplugged the signalink USB cable and replugged it in and the "Test cat" turns green. However, when I hit that button it turns white then after a few seconds turns green again but the radio does NOT key. In my device manager I see a com3 and this

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

2017-07-22 Thread Tommy
: The SignaLink is only handling audio. You need a separate cable between the radio and computer for CAT control. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 7/22/2017 11:18 AM, Tommy wrote: Hi Tim, Thanks for responding! I keep getting a "rig control error, do you want to reconfigure the radio interface?&qu

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

2017-07-22 Thread Tommy
Hi Tim, Thanks for responding! I keep getting a "rig control error, do you want to reconfigure the radio interface?" when I key the radio. I've tried seemingly everything so far to no avail. I have the 2 signalink cables in the right ports and no matter what options I try in rig control

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

2017-07-22 Thread Tommy
to sync my laptop every 10 minutes. Neil, KN3ILZ. On 7/21/2017 2:43 PM, Tommy wrote: Hi Rich and gang, I'm FINALLY making some progress here. I hooked up the KXUSB to the ACC. port on the KX2 and the speaker cable from the Signalink to the phone jack on the KX2 and I'm now seeing and decoding

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

2017-07-21 Thread Tommy
Hi Rich and gang, I'm FINALLY making some progress here. I hooked up the KXUSB to the ACC. port on the KX2 and the speaker cable from the Signalink to the phone jack on the KX2 and I'm now seeing and decoding signals. I'm seeing my monitor data on PSKreporter as well. Hitting "tune" in

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

2017-07-21 Thread Tommy
Well I have a Signalink and the appropriate cables for the KX2. This should work. It seems to be a com port issue and I can't change the setting within WSJT-X for some reason. My laptop has only a speaker jack. Tom On 07/21/2017 09:20 AM, Luke via Elecraft wrote: Just out of curiosity, is

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

2017-07-21 Thread Tommy
ck the rig in. Hope this helps, Neil, KN3ILZ On 7/21/2017 8:08 AM, Tommy wrote: Hi folks, Trying to get WSJT-X going with FT8 and my new KX2. I keep getting a "/Hamlib error/: IO /error/ while opening connection to rig" error. I have the right cables and jumper module in the signal

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

2017-07-21 Thread Tommy
, but you didn’t mention. So, which OS are you on? -Kevin (KK4YEL) No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However, a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced ! On Jul 21, 2017, at 08:10, Tommy <tomm...@hvc.rr.com <mailto:tomm...@hvc.rr.com>> wrote:

[Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

2017-07-21 Thread Tommy
Hi folks, Trying to get WSJT-X going with FT8 and my new KX2. I keep getting a "/Hamlib error/: IO /error/ while opening connection to rig" error. I have the right cables and jumper module in the signalink, Radio selection is KX3 (it's supposed to work), USB and VOX is selected and

Re: [Elecraft] Just joined!

2017-06-26 Thread Tommy
Thank you Wayne I will! 73! On 06/26/2017 07:11 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Hi Tom, Yes, the ATU will be installed at the factory. Let me know if you have questions about the rig. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jun 26, 2017, at 4:06 PM, Tommy <tomm...@hvc.rr.com> wrote: Well I took the

[Elecraft] Just joined!

2017-06-26 Thread Tommy
Well I took the plunge and just ordered my first Elecraft radio, the KX2! I also ordered the ATU and battery/charger. Will the ATU be installed before shipping? Just a quick hello. Been reading the mail list on the list web site and just joined it as well. 73! Tom - KB2SMS

[Elecraft] K3/100F

2016-05-14 Thread Tommy Berggren
filter matching to 40Hz USB Adapter for K3 (Sargent – after market) DC power cord and Owner’s manual Original box Paid $4,485 in Apr 2014. $2,850.00 (or best acceptable offer) shipped and insured ground CONUS. Prefer local sale Phoenix area. Cashier’s check or USPS MO. 73, Tommy WE7K

[Elecraft] K3/100 FOR SALE

2016-05-13 Thread Tommy Berggren
to 40Hz USB Adapter for K3 (Sargent – after market) DC power cord and Owner’s manual Original box Paid $4,485 in Apr 2014. $2,950.00 (or best acceptable offer) shipped and insured ground CONUS. Prefer local sale Phoenix area. Cashier’s check or USPS MO. 73, Tommy WE7K we7kham at gmail dot

[Elecraft] K3/100F FOR SALE

2016-02-27 Thread Tommy Berggren
filter matching to 40Hz USB Adapter for K3 (Sargent – after market) DC power cord and Owner’s manual Original box Paid $4,485 in Apr 2014. Would like $3,550 plus $25 contribution to insured ground shipment to lower 48. Prefer local sale Phoenix area. Cashier’s check or USPS MO. 73, Tommy

[Elecraft] K3/100 FOR SALE - Serial Number 8236

2016-02-13 Thread Tommy Berggren
.Would like $3,750 with ground shipment and insurance to lower 48 included. Cash, cashier’s check, USPS MO. Paypal OK but buyer would need to add 3% to cover fee. Thanks for reading. 73, Tommy WE7K __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] K3/100 For Sale

2016-02-11 Thread Tommy Berggren
$3,750 with ground shipment and insurance to lower 48 included. Cash, cashier’s check, USPS MO. Paypal OK but buyer add 3% to cover fee. Thanks for reading. 73 to all de Tommy WE7K __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] TEST

2016-01-20 Thread Tommy Berggren
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[Elecraft] PR6 6-meter pre-amp

2016-01-20 Thread Tommy Berggren
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Re: [Elecraft] FW: Proper installation of PL 259's

2013-11-13 Thread Tommy
Hey ya 'young whippersnapper' calm down some? If you want to know 'stuff' about Elecraft equipment, this IS the place. If you want to know something about antennas/feed lines, try www.towertalk.com which is the correct place for this PL259 thread in the first place. If you don't know where to

[Elecraft] test

2013-10-25 Thread Tommy
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Re: [Elecraft] Testing Reflector

2013-10-25 Thread Tommy
You are correct Jim. When I was trying to get information onto the reflector about my K3 audio problems, some of my emails too two to three days to appear. At one point I thought the moderator was monitoring my post, but I guess that was not the case. But randomly it is very SLOW! 73, Tom - W4BQF

[Elecraft] Test

2013-10-25 Thread Tommy
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB got lost = Solution

2013-10-25 Thread Tommy
Again thanks to all who actually read my post and offered helpful suggestions. I have finally discovered the infamous operator error that caused my K3 to lose rcvr audio when I would change modes from CW to SSB. As mentioned in my original post, for the past 61 years I have been primarily a CW

[Elecraft] FW: K3 SSB got lost = Solution

2013-10-25 Thread Tommy
Minor corrections to the entered values. From: Tommy [mailto:alderm...@windstream.net] Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013 10:39 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: alderm...@windstream.net Subject: Re: K3 SSB got lost = Solution Again thanks to all who actually read my post and offered

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB audio got lost

2013-10-24 Thread Tommy
Now I am in real trouble!! This morning when I turned on my K3, in hopes of being able to perform some positive troubleshooting on my lost USB and LSB rcvr audio, I went to the 20m SSB band and lo and behold my USB rcvr audio is NOW WORKING!! I have done nothing to my K3 except for having gone

[Elecraft] test

2013-10-24 Thread Tommy
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[Elecraft] FW: K3 - SSB audio get lost !

2013-10-24 Thread Tommy
From: Tommy [mailto:alderm...@windstream.net] Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 10:17 PM To: 'elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 - SSB audio get lost ! Thanks to all asking about my filter configuration. I have my 2.7kc/1.0kc/0.5kc/0.3kc filters all enabled

[Elecraft] test

2013-10-24 Thread Tommy Alderman
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[Elecraft] FW: Test

2013-10-24 Thread Tommy
_ From: Tommy [mailto:alderm...@windstream.net] Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 4:17 PM To: 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: Test Test __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] K3 - SSB audio get lost !

2013-10-23 Thread Tommy
I am having a configuration issue that I have spent hours trying to figure out and need some help please. As a CW person, I seldom operate SSB and I am trying to get set up for this weekend's CQWW SSB test. Below are some of my configuration for my K3 and the attached are jpg configuration sheets

[Elecraft] K3 - SSB audio got lost !

2013-10-23 Thread Tommy
I am having a configuration issue that I have spent hours trying to figure out and need some help please. As a CW person, I seldom operate SSB but I am trying to get set up for this weekend's CQWW SSB contest. I have tried posting two configuration pages from K3-EZ but with the file size

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Current Drain When Off

2013-10-16 Thread Tommy
Another case of YMMV..!! My 75amp, supplying 12 vdc to everything on my desk, has been turned on for the past 9 1/2 years, with the few exceptions of when I was attaching leads to my distribution panel. And I live in south Georgia, just an alligator spit from the Florida line. Tom - W4BQF

Re: [Elecraft] Keyer weighting (was 'Elecraft keyer chip replacement')

2013-08-22 Thread Tommy
Certainly not picking on Ralph's comments, but I have a question. As a CW operator for some 61 years, I have always wondered why a lot of CW operators adjust their sending weight to suit their own ears (taste)? Do they then sit back and send to themselves because their weight adjustment sounds

Re: [Elecraft] Just a thought

2013-08-16 Thread Tommy
NOTHING goes around a corner like a Porsche !!! My Mini Cooper S does a great simulation, but it is not a Porsche! Tom - W4BQF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tim Hague Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 11:59

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