Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Failure

2024-05-02 Thread Mark Musick
is from 1/30/11. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Dick Bingham Sent: Thursday, May 2, 2024 02:16 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 Failure -- An update on my KPA500 failure -- I extracted the amplifier/LPF

Re: [Elecraft] K1 high demand...

2024-04-28 Thread Mark Musick
the KX3, KX2 and now the KH1. All superior QRP rigs to the K1. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Paul Van Dyke Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2024 23:58 To: Paul Huff Cc: Elecraft Email List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 high demand... Since I

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Transmit limits

2024-03-03 Thread Mark Musick
Hello Pierre, There is no procedure. It is programed in the radio's firmware. All Elecraft radio's do this. You can contact support about getting the K2 firmware programmed specifically for the Thailand amateur bands. They probably have dealt with this before. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original

[Elecraft] K3 circuit breaker

2023-12-15 Thread Mark N2QT via Elecraft
on 40M (which has an external antenna tuner) and 20M which has a resonant antenna. Suggestions? Mark. N2QT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Remote Lives and Breathes!

2023-12-14 Thread Mark Musick
as if they were at the remote site. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of David Gilbert Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2023 17:44 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 Remote Lives and Breathes! I thought that what people

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Erratic receive

2023-11-29 Thread Mark Musick
Hi Pete, The gold pins did not appear as part of production until somewhere around serial #4100. I had K3 Serial #3505 and had to have the front panel pins upgraded to the gold standard. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Pete

[Elecraft] FS: KAT500

2023-11-15 Thread mark
t; to a KW. The asking price is $775 with shipment via UPS with full insurance. As you know, these are now $980 new. Payment options are PayPal, cash and USPS money order. 73, Mark Adams K2QO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.n

[Elecraft] For Sale: Elecraft 500W Power Combo

2023-11-08 Thread mark
USPS money order. I’ve been battling to get Zelle setup… 73, Mark Adams K2QO FN03ra __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qt

[Elecraft] FS: Elecraft 500W Power Combo

2023-11-07 Thread Mark Adams
the items. Email me for photos. The asking price is $3100 and will be shipped in original Elecraft packaging via UPS with insurance. Or save $150 with local pickup anywhere between Erie, PA and Rochester, NY. Payment options are PayPal, cash and USPS money order. 73, Mark Adams, K2QO FN03ra 716

Re: [Elecraft] K4 discussion on groups.io

2023-10-26 Thread Mark Musick
to filter through all the other discussions about Elecraft equipment they don't own or care about. They are not going to subscribe to this reflector. I hope that explains things for you Dave. Sign up on the K4 reflector and learn more about it. You are more than welcome there. 73, Mark, WB9CIF

Re: [Elecraft] K4 discussion on groups.io

2023-10-26 Thread Mark Musick
with any specific questions about the K4 Reflector. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Magnus Danielson via Elecraft Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2023 13:33 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 discussion on groups.io

Re: [Elecraft] TS-890 vs K4D performance?

2023-10-24 Thread Mark Musick
the reflector. Anyone interested in the K4, weather they own one or not, is welcome. Those are my thoughts Gentlemen. I'll go back to sleep now. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of John Stengrevics Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 20:06

Re: [Elecraft] TS-890 vs K4D performance?

2023-10-22 Thread Mark Musick
and if you look through the archives you will find his comments. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of John Canfield Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2023 17:59 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] TS-890 vs K4D performance? Hi all, Long

[Elecraft] K2 Transceiver Kit Wait Time

2023-10-15 Thread Mark Harris
I am finally about to place my order for the K2 Transceiver Kit. Can anyone give me some guidance as to how long I might have to wait? I know shipping is delayed due to parts delays. Has anyone received a kit recently? Are parts arriving in trickles and orders being shipped in trickles, or are

Re: [Elecraft] Digital mode power handling for KAT3

2023-10-11 Thread Mark Musick
>From the K3 and K3S manuals: Duty Cycle CW and SSB modes, 100% 10-min. 100W key-down at 25 C ambient I think this answers the question. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of ken.k...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Re: [Elecraft] Is KX3 going obsolete soon?

2023-07-19 Thread Mark Musick
their website see below. KX2 vs KX3: Which one should I buy? Learn More https://elecraft.com/pages/kx2-vs-kx3-which-one-should-i-buy There never was any intention of one replacing the other. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf

[Elecraft] Serial Get of KX3 NR Icon Status

2023-07-15 Thread Mark Johnson
and getting the value for the level of noise reduction (MN143). I cannot identify a command sequence for programmatically determining the current state of NR (on/off). I can get the state of NB and NTCH icons. Can someone point out what I have missed? -- Mark Johnson - WB8SFY

Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

2023-05-30 Thread Mark Musick
I might add that even though I’ve received my KIO3B boards, I’m still waiting on the DVR, Bandpass Filter board and the external reference board. I paid half when I ordered them. Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Ted Edwards W3TB Sent

Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

2023-05-30 Thread Mark Musick
Mike, My KIO3B arrived a few weeks ago. When they get to you on the list you will get an email asking if you still want the option and asking for payment. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Michael Carter Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Re: [Elecraft] MH-3 hand microphone

2023-05-29 Thread Mark Musick
that the radio shipment should be held up due to the unavailability of the mic. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of John Harper Sent: Monday, May 29, 2023 13:47 To: Elecraft list Subject: [Elecraft] MH-3 hand microphone >After a long w

[Elecraft] FS: K3 with 2M / P3 / K-Pod

2023-05-24 Thread Mark Adams
cable, K3 to P3 serial cable All Manuals plus Elecraft Macro Programming by KE7X This whole package is $2600 including UPS Ground shipping and insurance to the lower 48 and PayPal fees. I’m willing to meet within a 200 mile drive of Buffalo, NY if you prefer. 73, Mark K2QO FN03ra

Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

2023-05-02 Thread Mark Musick
Hi Gary, Not to worry. I just received my KIO3B kit. I'm still waiting on the other options I ordered. When they get to you on the list you'll receive an email confirming your order and any amount due. Then you will receive an email with the tracking number. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Line in not working.

2023-04-16 Thread Mark Musick
Jim, If you have been using SSB for FT8 what are you using for a sound card? I don't think you can use the internal sound card for data modes when in SSB. Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: Jim Cary Sent: Monday, April 17, 2023 00:07 To: Mark Musick Cc: Dave New, N8SBE ; elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Line in not working.

2023-04-16 Thread Mark Musick
Jim and Dave, My K3S when in DATA mode, the MIC+LIN says "not APPL". Jim you must not be in DATA mode. You have to be in DATA mode to use the internal sound card for FT8. I got my K4D a year ago so it has been a while since I worried about such things. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Origin

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: Re: K4 pre order

2023-04-14 Thread Mark Musick
Also, if you ordered a K4HD and not a K4D you are still waiting. This happened to me until I changed my order to a K4D and said I would take the HD upgrade board when it came out. I got my K4D in 3 or 4 weeks. This was last May. 73, Mark, WB9CIF K4 #743 -Original Message- From: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3s problem

2023-04-10 Thread Mark Musick
As a first step for both of you, I would do a TX Gain calibration and see if it fails for the 15 meter band. That may also fix your problem. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Saul Broudy via Elecraft Sent: Monday, April 10, 2023 07

Re: [Elecraft] TL-922

2023-03-29 Thread Mark Musick
Per the K3 manual page 17 the K3 can key +200VDC @ 5A. No need to have a key line buffer if the amp keying voltage and current meet those specs. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of James F. Boehner, MD via Elecraft Sent: Wednesday

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for two 250 hz filters for K3

2023-03-15 Thread Mark Musick
Last time I looked at their website John the K3 filter page was blank. I was looking for the 200Hz filter. The blank page I think says they no longer manufacture K3 filters. Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of j...@kk9a.com Sent

[Elecraft] Looking for T1 Tuner

2023-03-07 Thread Mark Tosiello
-list at: kd8...@gmail.com Thanks and 72/73 de Mark KD8EDC KX3/PX3/KPA100 -- ___ “….the most improper job of any man, even saints (who at any rate were at least unwilling to take it on), is bossing other men. Not one in a million is fit

Re: [Elecraft] K2

2023-01-19 Thread Mark Finkelstein via Elecraft
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[Elecraft] K2

2023-01-17 Thread Mark Finkelstein via Elecraft
My K2 keyer works on test and 0.1 watts on a new installation, but after that it cuts out. I suspect RF interference. Any other thoughts before I retire the station set up? Thanks, Mark Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] Win4K3 - Virtual COM Ports on Windows 10

2023-01-16 Thread Mark Musick
Tom specifically says to use version 2.0 of com0com and not version 3.0. Version 3.0 will not work for Win4K3Suite or Win4K4Suite. Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of John Overbaugh Sent: Monday, January 16, 2023 21:40 To: Lou Laderman

Re: [Elecraft] Win4K3 - Virtual COM Ports on Windows 10

2023-01-15 Thread Mark Goldberg
, Mark W7MLG On Sun, Jan 15, 2023 at 8:27 AM John Overbaugh wrote: > > I'm trying to set up my KX3 on a new Windows 10 computer using Win4K3. > Has anyone found a satisfactory solution to com0com's test driver > issue? Windows 10 enforces signed drivers; because com0com is a test >

[Elecraft] JTS1

2023-01-07 Thread Mark Finkelstein via Elecraft
Hi, I have a K1 and am looking for the KTS1 bale. Thanks, Mark Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] KAT 100

2023-01-06 Thread Mark Finkelstein via Elecraft
Hi, I have a K2/100 and am looking for a KAT 100 in working order. Thanks and 73’s, Mark/KB2PIZ Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Odd transmit power output behavior on TX DATA

2022-12-30 Thread Mark Musick
changed inadvertently. Even if you say to yourself "I haven't changed a thing" check it anyway. Both of these have solved these kinds of problems for me in the past. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Bill Coleman via Elecraft Se

Re: [Elecraft] Fluorescent RFI solved

2022-11-27 Thread Mark Newbold
with Ecosmart lights from Home Depot. Those were RFI-free. Any time you buy a LED light, you need to test it for RFI before installing it. If you buy a bunch of LEDs, test them all. There might be just one that is making RFI, even though they all appear identical. --Mark K7NEW -- Mark

Re: [Elecraft] Drive Control - K3 and FPA-1500

2022-11-07 Thread Mark Musick
Pete, As Chet mentioned, check the config menu to make sure the setting is still per band. I suggest you run a TX calibration. Then go back to each band and set the K3 power level you want to drive the KPA1500. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 RELIABILITY

2022-10-30 Thread Mark Musick
to something it didn't like. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of W3AB/GEO Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2022 00:01 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 RELIABILITY I don't have one but I do have access to one

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Fault:LPF VMON

2022-10-21 Thread Mark Musick
Charles, >From page 34 of the KPA1500 manual: LCD Message Fault LPF VMON Incorrect bias voltages at the TR switch. Fault Type Hard 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of charles respess Sent: Friday, October 21, 2022 07

Re: [Elecraft] K4 thoughts after 3 months of use.

2022-10-20 Thread Mark Musick
is there to answer lots of questions. Wayne is also on this reflector and answers questions. Check it out if you haven't already. 73, Mark, WB9CIF K4D #743 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Kenneth Christiansen Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2022 12:48 To: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K4: No TX power in audio based digital modes

2022-08-09 Thread Mark Musick
subjects. 73, Mark, WB9CIF K4 Serial #743 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of H D Barr Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 13:09 To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K4: No TX power in audio based digital modes New K4 seems to transmit fine

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Front Panel Phones Jack

2022-08-01 Thread Mark Musick
with a path to ground for your AKG 240 headphones to work. 73, Mark, WB9CIF K4D Serial #743 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Roy Morris, Jr. via Elecraft Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 11:43 To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] K4 Front Panel Phones

Re: [Elecraft] Stacking KPA on KAT

2022-07-23 Thread Mark Musick
When I had the KPA500/KAT500 I also had the KPA on top of the KAT. No problem. It is also my understanding that like Ian it was designed to be set up with the KPA on top of the KAT. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Ian Kahn Sent

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 on commercial airplane

2022-06-28 Thread Mark Goldberg
in there and they will select other luggage. 73, Mark W7MLG On Tue, Jun 28, 2022 at 2:29 AM Jim Brown wrote: > On 6/28/2022 1:46 AM, Geert Jan de Groot wrote: > > And if you feel otherwise and know it all better - it's a free world and > > everyone has an opinion! - then I kindly ask

Re: [Elecraft] [off topic] Red Dogs

2022-06-22 Thread Mark Goldberg
I'm thinking Red Dog Bone Capacitors like these: https://reverb.com/item/32640625-47pf-500v-lemco-dog-bone-capacitor-marshall-jmp-jcm800 https://www.surplussales.com/CAPACITORS/RF-TEMPDOGBONE.HTML 73, Mark W7MLG On Wed, Jun 22, 2022 at 7:19 AM David Christ wrote: > A friend put a quest

[Elecraft] KX2: Command to tune VFO (a/b) up or down one notch using current Rate setting

2022-06-09 Thread Mark Hatch
. Which command does this? And the bonus question... If in OFS mode, will this command that targets VFOB move VFOA up/dn by the coarse setting? The UP/DN commands when applied to VFOB just changes VFOB frequency and seems to ignore whether OFS is on or off. Thanks! 73 Mark AJ6CU

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 reduces power as it gets warmer?

2022-06-04 Thread Mark Musick
on digital. I have a K2 for my QRP ops and never run it more than 7 or 8 Watts. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Kevin Robertson via Elecraft Sent: Saturday, June 4, 2022 13:53 To: Rick NK7I Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 for sale

2022-06-02 Thread Mark Ennamorato
Thanks On Thu, Jun 2, 2022, 1:43 PM C.A. Jones wrote: > Pending receipt of payment, this KX3 is sold. > > On Thu, Jun 2, 2022 at 2:27 PM C.A. Jones wrote: > > > For sale: Loaded Elecraft KX3 160-6m all-mode QRP transceiver with SDR > > architecture and advanced DSP, in cosmetically pristine

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 fan sequencing

2022-04-24 Thread Mark Musick
The simple answer John is "Yes". Your KPA1500 cooling fans are running as intended. 73, Mark, WB9CIF KPA1500 Serial #112 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of JOHN SILVA via Elecraft Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2022 21:35 To: elecraft@mailm

Re: [Elecraft] question order date of recently received K4D

2022-04-23 Thread Mark Musick
Hi Darrell, The projection is for orders placed in December 2021 that they will be delivered in August 2022. Mark, WB9CIF From: AB2E Darrell Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2022 18:55 To: Mark Musick ; Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: question order date of recently received K4D OK thanks Mark

Re: [Elecraft] question order date of recently received K4D

2022-04-23 Thread Mark Musick
Serial #703 was delivered on 4/18/22. It was ordered on 3/14/21. Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of AB2E Darrell Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2022 17:36 To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] question order date of recently received

Re: [Elecraft] K3 auto transmit - W7RIP

2022-04-18 Thread Mark Musick
re "UNSAFE" mode. In this case, unwanted transmit can be avoided by turning the PC on before the K3S. This should also apply to the K3 as it was part of a firmware update. I don't remember which one. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Beha

Re: [Elecraft] K3 with PX3 Panadapter

2022-02-14 Thread Mark Goldberg
I would not think the software / firmware would work. The PX3 connects to the KX3 serial port and they talk. For example, the PX3 knows what frequency the KX3 is on. It tracks the KX3 and shows colored bars where the VFO passbands are. 73, Mark W7MLG On Mon, Feb 14, 2022 at 7:58 AM Ed G wrote

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 wattmeter adjustment

2022-02-06 Thread Mark Goldberg
checked after purchase. I could not find how much they charge for that service. Even that is only calibrated to 5% with 3% typical. So, if you off 5W while measuring 100W, who knows, it might be just the calibration error. 73, Mark W7MLG On Sun, Feb 6, 2022 at 10:11 AM Bob McGraw wrote: > 'T

Re: [Elecraft] SVGA Board For K3

2022-01-20 Thread Mark Goldberg
With the right tools and a highly skilled operator, that can be replaced. I've seen FG456 BGAs replaced. Personally, I have neither the tools nor the skills. And, I don't mean the $500 BGA rework machines. I mean the ones that cost many times what the board costs. 73, Mark W7MLG On Thu, Jan 20

Re: [Elecraft] SVGA Board For K3

2022-01-20 Thread Mark Goldberg
What is the chip and what package is it in? 73, Mark W7MLG On Thu, Jan 20, 2022 at 4:47 PM Jim Brown wrote: > The SVGA board in one of my two P3s has failed, and a friend who works > for Elecraft told me it's un-repairable. The reason is that its the > failure of a large chip th

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Update "Network Failure" error (Mark / WU6R)

2022-01-14 Thread Mark Wheeler via Elecraft
Is R26 still the most current for most users? Or is there an R27?73,Mark WU6ROn Jan 14, 2022, at 9:35 AM, "Bayard Coolidge, N1HO" wrote:"R28" is still in beta testing, AFAICT, so you may have to forage around on the firmware download menu screento make sure your K4 wil

[Elecraft] K4 Update "Network Failure" error (Mark / WU6R)

2022-01-14 Thread Mark Wheeler via Elecraft
ibration now matches the more common industry standard. (Previously it was 5 dB per S-unit.) With this change, each tic mark of the S-meter graphic represents 3 dB.DVR (DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER): The DVR can now be used for transmit voice message record/play. There are 8 messages (2 banks of 4).

Re: [Elecraft] Cleaning solder flux

2022-01-01 Thread Mark Goldberg
many other documents for specific aspects. 73, Mark W7MLG On Sat, Jan 1, 2022 at 7:56 PM wrote: > My thanks to the many who replied. The answer to my question - whether > there is a consensus about how (or whether) to remove solder flux from PCBs > - is a clear no, there is no

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Full Printed Manual? (Mark/WU6R)

2021-11-17 Thread Mark Wheeler via Elecraft
and capabilities is really world-class. No one else does it better than Elecraft. Cheers. 73, Mark WU6R Sent from my iPad > On Nov 17, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > We're updating and expanding both manuals as time permits. For the operating > manual, we're

[Elecraft] K4 Full Printed Manual? (Mark/WU6R)

2021-11-17 Thread Mark Wheeler via Elecraft
with the K3 and KX3. One of the things I have always liked and admired about Elecraft is they have always provided fantastic owner’s manuals. 73, Mark WU6R __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] Elecraft K3s and Mazzoni Baby Loop ATU version 2

2021-10-26 Thread Mark Horn
Hi, Has anyone been using the Mazzoni Baby Loop with the version 2 ATU and serial comms? If you have did you have any issues with it? 73 Mark M0WGF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

Re: [Elecraft] Last round of K3 upgrades

2021-10-02 Thread Mark Musick
When I answered Pete I must have hit reply and not reply all. As I told Pete I saw a reference to it being at least 12 weeks after they closed the on line order page. We're not at 12 weeks and the at least part indicates it may be longer. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Power Level

2021-09-18 Thread Mark Goldberg
the finals, sometimes multiple times. I'm using it with a TS-590 that has the spike fix, but it still is not perfect. 73, Mark W7MLG On Sat, Sep 18, 2021 at 6:47 PM Jerry Kirshenbaum wrote: > re: it'd pay to review the SPE > > In May 2021 I bought a SPE 1.5K-FA 2nd generator new from the di

Re: [Elecraft] Silicone batteries

2021-09-03 Thread Mark Goldberg
Their 100 Ah battery weighs 61 lb. I bet it is still a lead acid battery. A 100 Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate weighs about 31 lb. A Lithium Cobalt may be half that. They are dancing around but never say no lead or no acid, only "no acid mist". Any regular gel cell meets that. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] Connecting the K4D to an external monitor

2021-08-18 Thread Mark Goldberg
on the K4. I have a 43" 4k monitor in front of my Ham station connected to my PC. I sure would like to try it out when it is available. 73, Mark W7MLG On Wed, Aug 18, 2021 at 12:19 PM Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > I guess I did not explain clear

Re: [Elecraft] Any update on production of K3 ugprade parts production/delivery?

2021-08-16 Thread Mark Musick
expect delivery. It isn't even close to 12 weeks. What more of an update are you looking for? I finalized my order and gave them half deposit. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Henk PA5KT via Elecraft Sent: Monday, August 16, 2021 14

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Please evaluate LiFePo4 battery/charger choice

2021-08-09 Thread Mark Goldberg
Those power banks are full of switching power supplies and I bet horrible RF noise generators. 73, Mark W7MLG On Mon, Aug 9, 2021 at 9:04 AM Gwen Patton wrote: > I've got a Talentcell 12Ah LiFePO4 that seems to work just fine. I have > some of their other little power banks, and the

Re: [Elecraft] Are there any "bad radios"?

2021-06-14 Thread Mark via Elecraft
and he’s said solid copy. The audio scope showed sidebands out of the digital area. The radios can be better but the operator seems to be most of the problem. Tell them politely and hope they listen, but most will just continue. “CQ Contest” Mark. WB7TLK Sent from my iPhone > On Jun

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 cabinet buzz

2021-06-01 Thread Mark Adams
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Re: [Elecraft] Danger of uncommanded PWR off?

2021-05-12 Thread Mark N2QT via Elecraft
Thanks Bill, I’d not thought of using the Elecraft Utility. That’ll work for me Mark. N2QT > On May 12, 2021, at 8:15 PM, Bill Rogers W3UL wrote: > > I use two techniques to turn off my remote setup. > > 1 - I run Win4K3 on the remote computer to control some of

Re: [Elecraft] Danger of uncommanded PWR off?

2021-05-12 Thread Mark N2QT via Elecraft
Thanks Don, I was especially worried about the very gradual drop of voltage as the unpowered power supply’s caps discharge. I guess in the long run I’ll need to come up with a way to command the rig off. The computer will have a commanded power off via the UPS. Mark. N2QT > On May

[Elecraft] Danger of uncommanded PWR off?

2021-05-12 Thread Mark N2QT via Elecraft
Is there much danger of issues caused by just turning off its power supply rather than doing a commanded off for a K3? I’m looking at remotely operating an unattended k3. Mark. N2QT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] K3: KTCXO-3 Compatible Elecraft K3 TCXO 1 PPM High Stability Ref. Osc. Compatible

2021-05-10 Thread Mark Goldberg
it is for a really small fry like myself. Has Elecraft stated why they are no longer available? I have not checked with my supplier recently, but I expect there would be no interest in low volume runs when demand can't be met for their high volume parts. 73, Mark W7MLG On Mon, May 10, 2021 at 5

Re: [Elecraft] RF Cable From KX3 to KXPA 100

2021-05-09 Thread Mark Goldberg
cable containing a stranded center conductor (for flexibility) with two BNC connectors and an adapter between my KX3 and amp. Don't buy cheap no name cables from Amazon or eBay. 73, Mark W7MLG On Sun, May 9, 2021 at 3:49 PM w...@flashdog.us wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > Quick question: Should

Re: [Elecraft] What kind of hook-up wire does Elecraft use?

2021-05-02 Thread Mark Goldberg
insulated. I got some off spool ends and you may find it at Hamfests if someone is doing surplus stuff. It does not dry out and lose plasticisers like PVC, so it is good even if it is old. 73, Mark W7MLG On Sun, May 2, 2021 at 10:19 AM David Haines wrote: > My son has been having trou

Re: [Elecraft] This does not bode well for the chip users of the world

2021-04-29 Thread Mark Goldberg
than the usual next day shipment. It is really disruptive. Regards, Mark On Thu, Apr 29, 2021 at 10:20 AM Dave Cole wrote: > An interesting story from OPB dealing with the global shortage of chips... > > > https://www.opb.org/article/2021/04/29/it-s-not-just-cars-ipads-and-macs

Re: [Elecraft] OT: High school drafting class, ~1975

2021-04-26 Thread Mark Musick
and monitor the HV transmission system. 69kV - 765kV. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of MIKE ZANE Sent: Monday, April 26, 2021 21:13 To: Bill Frantz ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: High school drafting class, ~1975

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Question

2021-04-18 Thread Mark Goldberg
Is the key line indication on all the time? This may be indicative of a stuck key line. There was an unsoldered resistor on mine causing the issue. 73, Mark W7MLG On Sun, Apr 18, 2021, 2:38 PM wrote: > I just purchased a used KPA500 (SN 0456) from a close friend. The amp was > jus

Re: [Elecraft] K3 with N connectors ?

2021-04-10 Thread Mark Goldberg
. I've found surplus heliax cables from Cell Tower installs and test setups made of the really expensive Gore Teflon cable for pennies on the dollar. Real Amphenol silver plated connectors and adapters are common, also very reasonable. 73, Mark W7MLG On Sat, Apr 10, 2021 at 8:45 AM Larry Shapiro

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 phones output either noisy or too loud for my earphones?

2021-03-10 Thread Mark Goldberg
. Really good ones might have variable transformers. I haven't researched this type of product much though. 73, Mark W7MLG On Wed, Mar 10, 2021 at 11:33 AM Julia Tuttle wrote: > > Hi, > > I've run into a curious issue with my KX3 and Etymotic ER3SE earphones. > > It see

Re: [Elecraft] Now looking for a K3S KTCXO3-1

2021-03-10 Thread Mark Goldberg
I have a Perseus SDR set up to measure phase noise, and also had access to a high dollar phase noise measurement system. The Perseus was sufficient to see the difference, about a 20 dB increase at 15 kHz or so, which is significant. I have links to my setup on my qrz.com page. 73, Mark W7MLG

Re: [Elecraft] Now looking for a K3S KTCXO3-1

2021-03-10 Thread Mark Goldberg
, which is one of the reasons it is prized for DXpeditions and Multi Radio contest stations. 73, Mark W7MLG On Wed, Mar 10, 2021, 7:33 AM Wes wrote: > If it mattered to me I would give the Chinese version a shot. > > Wes N7WS > > On 3/10/2021 6:18 AM, Gary Peterson wrote: > &

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Port problem

2021-03-03 Thread Mark Goldberg
, one near the KPA500 and one near the shack. The advantage is you don't have to use long USB / RS232 cables. The two computers can be on WiFi which usually is not bothered by HF. 73, Mark W7MLG On Wed, Mar 3, 2021 at 9:46 AM Tim C wrote: > > I live in a nursing home and am mobility im

Re: [Elecraft] K4 10MHz Reference level??

2021-02-21 Thread Mark Musick
I would suspect it is the same as the K3/K3S. Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of w4sc Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2021 08:15 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K4 10MHz Reference level?? Hello Elecraft K4 design team

[Elecraft] RTTY on P3, Cursor in Wrong Spot?

2021-02-13 Thread Mark Adams
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 LCD Screen Issue

2021-02-07 Thread Mark Yergin
Thanks Don and Joel, who both suggested bad solder joints. I touched up all the LCD and U1 solder joints on the Front Panel and the problem was resolved! Mark W8EWH On Sun, Feb 7, 2021 at 1:49 PM Don Wilhelm wrote: > Mark, > > I think you will find that the socket pins of Front

[Elecraft] K2 LCD Screen Issue

2021-02-07 Thread Mark Yergin
. Thanks. Mark W8EWH __ 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] KPA-1500 power reading?

2021-02-07 Thread Mark Goldberg
standards to compare to. 73, Mark W7MLG On Sat, Feb 6, 2021 at 4:55 PM Jim McCook wrote: > > Good points, Ray and Jim, I should have been more detailed with what I > posted. I checked The Bird 43 with two other Bird 2500w slugs from > friends and they were all reading the same with

Re: [Elecraft] Can I rent a K4?

2021-02-03 Thread Mark Goldberg
to not lose money. If you really wanted to try one out, you could buy it, use it for a while and then offer it for sale to someone else. With the K4 in such demand, you may even be able to get more than list price for a gently used one that can be purchased today. 73, Mark W7MLG On Wed, Feb 3, 2021

[Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss (Mark WU6R)

2021-01-26 Thread Mark Wheeler via Elecraft
to share more details if you are interested. Regards, Mark WU6R mark3...@icloud.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Virtual K4 application -- sneak preview

2021-01-24 Thread Mark Goldberg
It's not lost on me that it is a 4K resolution image. My Ham shack monitor is a 43" 4K TV just waiting patiently for a K4 kit. 73, Mark W7MLG On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 12:17 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > > Those of you who saw Eric's Friday presentation got a brief look at one part

Re: [Elecraft] K3 USB cable

2021-01-17 Thread Mark Goldberg
You cable likely has a fake Prolific USB to RS232 chip. The latest drivers will refuse to use it. Where did the cable come from? I don't think Elecraft used fake chips. You probably need a new cable to work with the latest drivers. 73, Mark W7MLG On Sun, Jan 17, 2021 at 4:26 PM Chris Meagher

Re: [Elecraft] K3 AF/RF Gain unresponsive

2021-01-13 Thread Mark Musick
Mike, What serial number is your K3?. If it is an early serial number it could be corrosion on the front panel pins. Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Mike March Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 22:40 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Anticipation !!

2021-01-05 Thread Mark Musick
Jim is exactly right. A few weeks back, one poster to this list stated he wished he hadn't posted that he had received his K4. He stated the number of e-mails he received, mostly direct I believe, was uncontrollable. If I took delivery of a K4, I would not tell the world about it. Mark, WB9CIF

Re: [Elecraft] Arc Fault Detector Woes

2021-01-04 Thread Mark Goldberg
-manufacturer-to-resolve-arc-fault-circuit-interrupter-rfi-problems 73, Mark W7MLG On Mon, Jan 4, 2021 at 3:34 PM weave...@usermail.com wrote: > > Tom, > > I had the same problem with a new house in 2011. The Eaton breakers of that > era (2010-2012 or so) were faulty and being re

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware rev. 2.95 available for KX3; supports device for audio SWR reporting

2020-12-28 Thread Mark Goldberg
Thanks. I might even work on my screwdriver antenna autotuner now. 73, Mark W7MLG On Mon, Dec 28, 2020 at 1:37 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > > KX3 version 2.95 firmware is now available. It supports the "SW;" remote > control command (read SWR value during transmit). >

[Elecraft] K2 mic gain super low on 20 meters

2020-12-18 Thread Mark Newbold
;1", "2" and "3"), compression set to "1", ATU disabled (set to CAL). Any ideas of why the mic gain would be super low on just one band? --Mark K7NEW -- Mark Newbold Port Angeles, Washington, USA __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Radio Update

2020-12-06 Thread Mark Goldberg
rce code to see exactly what changed and how to fix your code. I expect Elecraft will get it sorted out quickly. They are smart folks. 73, Mark W7MLG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elec

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