Re: [Elecraft] K4D for bargain price on eBay

Tie wraps work also. John WA1EAZ > On Mar 14, 2024, at 10:59 AM, jerry wrote: > > On 2024-03-14 07:51, Gregory Mitchell wrote: > >> think the cost per toroid/snap-on > > Here's something I found out about snap-on ferrites: Don't depend on the > plastic shell. I had installed snap-ons > on

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

I would very much like to read a comparison from someone who has had the opportunity to run both rigs. 73, John WA1EAZ > On Oct 24, 2023, at 3:52 PM, wrote: > > I do not see where Eric said to close this thread. He said it is perfectly > OK comparing another manufacture's product to an

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-K4] wtb SP4

Hi Darrell, You may want to shop around for an SP3. Same speaker on the inside. 73, John WA1EAZ > On Jul 20, 2023, at 9:10 PM, Darrell - AB2E wrote: > > Hi All, > Bought a nearly new K4D a few months back without a speaker, now Elecraft has > them backordered. > Anyone have a spare, or one

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

I have a Heil PR40 which has always received great reports with my K3S. To the extent that I am not hankering for CESSB on the K4. John WA1EAZ > On Nov 1, 2022, at 6:08 PM, Brian Hunt wrote: > > Like you I’m 99% CW OP but for years I’ve used inexpensive (~$20) computer > headsets with my

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

e preamp on > a per band basis. See: CONFIG:DIGOUT1 in the K3/K3S Owner Manual. > > 73, > > ... Joe, W4TV > > > On 2022-08-31 8:33 AM, John Stengrevics wrote: >> I was told that a preamp can be connected across the RX ANT IN/OUT jacks and >> that certain setting

[Elecraft] External Preamp & RX ANT IN/OUT

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. However, I cannot find anything in the manual or the Cady book that discusses this. Appreciate any comments. John WA1EAZ

[Elecraft] K3S Antenna Selection

I have a K3S without antenna tuner. Is there any way to enable ANT2 to use a different antenna than ANT1? For example, I have a 6 meter antenna connected to ANT1 and would like to use ANT2 for a 10 meter antenna. From what I am reading in the manual and Cady’s book, this doesn’t seem

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Firmware Updating

There is no way to update wirelessly? John WA1EAZ > On Apr 25, 2022, at 4:00 PM, Rick Tavan wrote: > > No other setup that I'm aware of. Just plug in wired RJ45 Ethernet with > active DHCP and an IP address appears on the K4 menu. Tap Fn|UPDATE and > you're in dialog to download the latest or

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Frequency Calibration

Hi Pete, The WWV method worked for me until it didn’t. On the advice of one of the K3 gurus, I am now using a Leo Bodnar frequency source. Works great. 73, John WA1EAZ > On Dec 16, 2021, at 4:34 PM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote: > > I've been wondering for some time if my 10-year-old K3's

Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

Give the legal folks at ARRL a call. John WA1EAZ > On Oct 20, 2021, at 2:21 PM, eric norris via Elecraft > wrote: > > Dear Gang: > Xfinity, our internet provider, showed up at 7:30am this morning, to explain > to the XYL that we were being cut off for good because my amateur radio >

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / WSJT-X Delayed Transmit

James, I had the same problem here running a Mac. Solved it by going to CAT, Mode = None, Split = None. I have no delay now. John WA1EAZ > On Oct 11, 2021, at 1:31 PM, James Bennett via Elecraft > wrote: > > Hi Folks, > > Wondering if someone on the list might be able to solve this one.

Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S Options and Upgrades

Tom, W3DVX posts occasionally here offering Elecraft rig service. At this time, this is probably the best bet for timely service. 73, John WA1EAZ > On Aug 2, 2021, at 9:26 AM, Thomas Donohue wrote: > > Given the termination of options and upgrades, I’m concerned that the same > thing will

Re: [Elecraft] Not Able to hear CW

Unfortunately not that simple Andy. When switching to CW mode, I tune around to make sure that it’s not a shift causing this . But , no luck. John WA1EAZ > On May 20, 2021, at 5:50 PM, Andy Durbin wrote: > > "I can hear a 6 meter beacon on Data mode, but when I switch to CW I get no > copy

[Elecraft] Fwd: Not Able to hear CW

Oops - on my K3S > Begin forwarded message: > > From: John Stengrevics > Subject: Not Able to hear CW > Date: May 20, 2021 at 4:51:54 PM EDT > To: elecraft > > I have an unusual phenomenon. I can hear a 6 meter beacon on Data mode, but > when I switch to CW

[Elecraft] Not Able to hear CW

I have an unusual phenomenon. I can hear a 6 meter beacon on Data mode, but when I switch to CW I get no copy at all. Any thoughts? 73, John WA1EAZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Where are the K4 reviews?

During the online event some weeks ago, Eric said he expected to finish Group 1 by May. 73, John WA1EAZ > On Mar 30, 2021, at 2:51 PM, Steven Kline via Elecraft > wrote: > > Paid in full here since last year and ordered June 2019, try rationalizing > that with spouse. Down to my last TT

Re: [Elecraft] Why is my K3 off frequency?

Hi Charles, Maybe you’ve done this, but if not, you should do frequency calibration per the manual (p.53 in mine). This worked well for me until it didn’t. I then had to go to a 10 MHz external source which works well except that my 2 meter transverter is 600 Hz low (all other frequencies

Re: [Elecraft] Different focus

Evert, As one who suffers from such noise, I too look forward to such improvements. The K4 will have a “subtractive” noise reduction/noise blanking algorithm that essentially subtracts noise form a signal being copied. During the recent Zoom call, I was told it would be available in about 3

Re: [Elecraft] Mac vs K3s - Again

Hi Richard, I’ve never downloaded a driver to use my Mac with my K3S. 73, John WA1EAZ > On Jan 23, 2021, at 11:50 AM, Richard wrote: > > Working hard to wean my K3s off a SignaLink and connect it directly via a > standard A/B USB cable. Results have been frustrating but encouraging. The >

Re: [Elecraft] 2M internal Xverter now 3.5 kc lower

I have the high stability reference oscillator and External RefLock. External oscillator in use and am 800 Hz low. The directions I received from tech support required exposing a capacitor on the RefLock board and adjusting it. Beyond my capabilities. 73, John WA1EAZ > On Sep 16, 2020, at

Re: [Elecraft] K4 -- Spectral subtraction noise reduction

And, it will work on digital modes. John WA1EAZ > On Sep 11, 2020, at 6:30 PM, Grant Youngman wrote: > > You can’t really compare an NIR-12 to a more current implementation. The > KiwiSDR algorithm runs on a BeagleBone processor with virtually no > discernible artifacts. The artifacts were

Re: [Elecraft] K3S & 2m Internal Transverter Calibration Problem

Skip, I thought so. However, one respondent said that if that was done, all the low band & 6 meter frequencies would be off, so I just had to live with it. Elecraft tech support emailed. 73, John WA1EAZ > On Aug 12, 2020, at 12:50 PM, Skip Davis wrote: > > John, Isn’t that what the XVn

Re: [Elecraft] K3S & 2m Internal Transverter Calibration Problem Using External Reference

Ben, The K144XV & Phase lock calibration steps have already been performed. The problem arises when using an external reference oscillator. Elecraft support emailed. Thanks, John WA1EAZ > On Aug 11, 2020, at 7:14 PM, w4sc wrote: > > Read the following: > > K144XV manual pp20 > K144XV

Re: [Elecraft] K3S & 2m Internal Transverter Calibration Problem Using External Reference

ould change the TCXO by a more accurate one. > > 73 Henk > PA0C > > Henk > > > > > On Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 2:21 PM +0200, "John Stengrevics" > mailto:jstengrev...@comcast.net>> wrote: > > I am using an external reference to lock the

Re: [Elecraft] K3S & 2m Internal Transverter Calibration Problem Using External Reference

> works for me. > > Regards, > > Mike VP8NO > > On 11/08/2020 09:20, John Stengrevics wrote: >> I am using an external reference to lock the K3S' frequency. The resulting >> frequency is 100% accurate on the low bands and on 6 meters. However, on 2 >

[Elecraft] K3S & 2m Internal Transverter Calibration Problem Using External Reference

I am using an external reference to lock the K3S' frequency. The resulting frequency is 100% accurate on the low bands and on 6 meters. However, on 2 meters, the frequency is approximately 800 Hz low. The manual states that using an external reference will lock the frequency but that it will

Re: [Elecraft] K-4 and Expo

I don’t have an extremely noisy QTH, but noisy enough that it keeps me from successfully working EME on 6 meters with my K3S. So, effective noise reduction on digital modes could be a game changer for me. John WA1EAZ Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 9, 2020, at 1:15 PM, Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP

Re: [Elecraft] Can't Hear My Sending CW on K3S

ue with the KX2, what would be the adjustment on >> that? Is that the Transmit Gate? >> >> On Thu, Jul 16, 2020 at 1:03 PM John Stengrevics >> wrote: >> >>> When I send CW on my K3S, I cannot hear it either on the speaker or >>> phones. As most probably ar

[Elecraft] Can't Hear My Sending CW on K3S

When I send CW on my K3S, I cannot hear it either on the speaker or phones. As most probably are, I am dependent on the auditory feedback to send CW properly. I suspect I have a setting wrong. Any advice would be much appreciated. 73, John WA1EAZ

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

Opt Out > On Jun 20, 2020, at 11:03 AM, Jim Sheldon wrote: > > Ken, > Exactly as Gwen Patton said, CONTACT list fine as my email address is also on > QRZ but if you are starting a reflector. Do NOT put my email address in > automatically. IF I don't have the prerogative to OPT-OUT, I want

Re: [Elecraft] K3S dead after attempted firmware update - Fixed

Agree. Macs don’t have this problem. John WA1EAZ > On Jun 7, 2020, at 4:44 PM, Grant Youngman wrote: > > That would be a terrible way to handle updates. If a user has set specific > parameters to meet their needs, Windows should simply leave them alone — > unless they no longer exist in

[Elecraft] Tech Support - I Appreciate the Difficulty...

of the current situation, but wow… I have been going back and forth with tech support via email (which of course is half the problem) for 3 weeks now. I send an email, it gets passed to the K3S expert, he gets a garbled message, I get a response that makes no sense, I send another message, it

Re: [Elecraft] New Astron Switching PS RFI?

Has anyone encountered noise on 50 MHz with the Elecraft/Powerwerx power supply for the K3S? Thanks & 73, John WA1EAZ > On May 18, 2020, at 2:51 PM, K9FD wrote: > > I had two of them and both had RFI, on 12 meter band, it was a broadband > noise of > S2 or so. If your noise level is

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Firmware Update for Mac

Many thanks David for your patience. I have to say, that without your expert assistance, I was dead in the water. 73, John WA1EAZ > On May 12, 2020, at 2:14 PM, John Stengrevics > wrote: > > David, > > Yes! Window > Default Position worked! > > I then se

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Firmware Update for Mac

e if that restores the window. > > David, W4SMT > > > - > > On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 02:01:19 PM EDT, John Stengrevics > wrote: > > David, > > If I try to click on anything in the Utility pane, it immediately disappears. > > The lower

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Firmware Update for Mac

gt; Right click on said icon in the icon bar and choose “Show all windows” — the > Utility’s main pane should appear alone in the middle of your screen and you > should then be able to click on it and use it. > > >> On May 12, 2020, at 11:41 AM, John Stengrevics > <mailto

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Firmware Update for Mac

e able to click on it and use it. > > >> On May 12, 2020, at 11:41 AM, John Stengrevics > <mailto:jstengrev...@comcast.net>> wrote: >> >> David, >> >> Yes, the K3 icon appears on the icon bar with a dot beneath it. Clicking it >> make

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Firmware Update for Mac

gt; bring the Utility pane up. > >> On May 12, 2020, at 11:25 AM, John Stengrevics > <mailto:jstengrev...@comcast.net>> wrote: >> >> David, >> >> The “About” pane does show up. It offers the user to read the agreement, >> but NOT to agree. >

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Firmware Update for Mac

: >> >> I don’t know guys. It starts up fine here. >> >> Macbook Pro 2018, i7, latest Catalina. >> >> Grant NQ5T >> >>> On May 12, 2020, at 12:58 PM, John Stengrevics >> <mailto:jstengrev...@comcast.net>> wrote: >>> &

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Firmware Update for Mac

w. W4SMT is the application author. He knows the app inside and out. >> >> 73, >> Jack, W6FB >> >> >>> On May 12, 2020, at 9:58 AM, John Stengrevics >>> wrote: >>> >>> Thanks to all for taking the time to help. Here are answers

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Firmware Update for Mac

t? The most current version (1.19.9.6) should run fine > on Catalina. > > David, W4SMT > > > On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 12:23 PM, John Stengrevics > mailto:jstengrev...@comcast.net>> wrote: > > Hi David, > > That box asking to accept terms doesn’t com

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Firmware Update for Mac

Otherwise, a quick note to Elecraft support may be in order. Also I think > the author of the app may monitor this reflector and might respond at some > point if we don’t get it going for you before long. > > 73, > David - N5DCH > > >> On May 12, 2020, at 9:29 AM, John

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Firmware Update for Mac

is 1.19.9.6, Sept 12, 2019, not the same version as the Windows > utility. > > Just to let you know it will work great.. > > 73, Bill-AK5X > >> On May 12, 2020, at 8:33 AM, John Stengrevics >> wrote: >> >> Further to my earlier email: The Utility d

[Elecraft] Fwd: K3S Firmware Update for Mac

Further to my earlier email: The Utility does not run. Perhaps incompatible with the latest MacOS Catalina? John WA1EAZ > Begin forwarded message: > > From: John Stengrevics > Subject: K3S Firmware Update for Mac > Date: May 12, 2020 at 8:55:33 AM EDT > To: Elecraft

[Elecraft] K3S Firmware Update for Mac

I have downloaded the latest K3S Utility. However, I don’t see an option for updating firmware on the Utility. I’m probably overlooking something simple. Appreciate any suggestions. 73, John WA1EAZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K4 S-meter characteristics

Agree completely. I find all S meters to be totally inaccurate and next to useless, including my K3S’. > On Apr 24, 2020, at 7:43 AM, Morgan Bailey wrote: > > Maybe it is just me but, Turn the radio on, adjust the audio/rf/agc > controls, hear the station, work him, move on. I dont need a

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3s, etc. bonding

My tower grounds are my house grounds. All hardline is separately grounded though individual rods and tied to the house ground. My transceiver is tied to the house ground. I seriously doubt tying other equipment to that ground will reduce noise levels at all, not to speak of the difficulty

Re: [Elecraft] KAouT3A Question

tap the button to see if it works > instead of typing a query here and getting many responses. A lot of which > will suggest “Try it and see. “ > > Good luck. > > > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > >> On Apr 11, 2020, at 5:08 PM, John Stengrevics

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3A Question

I would if I had one!  73, John WA1EAZ > On Apr 11, 2020, at 5:15 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Why don't you tap the ATU TUNE button and see what happens? > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 4/11/2020 5:06 PM, John Stengrevics wrote: >> My 6 meter antenna rea

[Elecraft] KAT3A Question

My 6 meter antenna reads an SWR of 10:1 on 10 meters. The KAT3A specs suggest it can tune that degree of mismatch. Is it reasonable to think that the KAT3A could match my antenna well enough for 10 meters? Thanks & 73, John WA1EAZ

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Cycle 25 sunspots have been appearing with increasing regularity: https://www.youtube.com/user/SpWxfx John WA1EAZ > On Jan 7, 2020, at 1:11 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > > There have been a small handful of high latitude, Cycle 25 polarity spots > show up.

Re: [Elecraft] K4 YouTube Video List by Date

. Onward and upward I > say... it's exciting to see that there is and continues to be a market to > keep pushing the envelope in the HF transceiver market. > > Max NG7M > > On Mon, Dec 23, 2019 at 10:20 AM John Stengrevics <mailto:jstengrev...@comcast.net>> wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] K4 YouTube Video List by Date

POTENTIALLY better NR & NB will have to wait for hard data and independent reviews. And, this will absolutely determine whether or not I transition from the K3S to the K4 (along with improved sensitivity). 73, John WA1EAZ > On Dec 23, 2019, at 9:43 AM, M. George wrote: > > It's not

Re: [Elecraft] NB/NR for K4 vs K4D

And, versus the K3S. 73, John WA1EAZ > On Dec 22, 2019, at 11:38 PM, Drew AF2Z wrote: > > I'm not overly anxious about the K4 initial release date because I'll be > waiting for the kit version. But in choosing between a K4 and K4D I'm > wondering how much performance difference there is in

Re: [Elecraft] TCXO drift and calibration

Gary, I had the same problem. After 3 years, I had to replace the TCXO which had clearly become defective. I still need to recalibrate periodically. I don’t operate HF, so hearing WWV is sometimes difficult. A good way to calibrate is to have a local, who is dead-on calibrated, send CQ on

Re: [Elecraft] K-4 features

Hi Wayne, Do you have any information about: 1. Sensitivity or noise floor of the K4 relative to the K3S? 2. Noise blanking and noise reduction effectiveness relative to the K3S? In the regard, will noise reduction be disabled on digital modes as does the K3S? 73, John WA1EAZ > On Nov

Re: [Elecraft] Turnbuckle Threads

mber, your tower and perhaps someones life may depend on your tower > hardware, use and installation. > > 73 > > Bob, K4TAX > > > On 11/2/2019 9:59 AM, John Stengrevics wrote: >> My tower guy says stainless is too brittle. Use anodized instead. >> >

Re: [Elecraft] Turnbuckle Threads

> 73, > > Mark > W7MLG > > > On Sat, Nov 2, 2019 at 7:27 AM John Stengrevics > wrote: > >> I would not use stainless. >> >> >> John >> WA1EAZ >> >>> On Nov 2, 2019, at 10:17 AM, Richard wrote: >>> >&

Re: [Elecraft] Turnbuckle Threads

I would not use stainless. John WA1EAZ Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 2, 2019, at 10:17 AM, Richard wrote: > > For stainless steel/stainless steel turnbuckles being used on guys ropes, > what’s the best stuff with which to protect the threads? > > Cheers, > > Richard Kunc - W4KBX >

Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW Text Decoding

In my experience, it only works on a big signal, which is when you don’t need it. John WA1EAZ Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 8, 2019, at 2:11 AM, B Deuby wrote: > > I am unable to get the Text Decode function on my K3 to produce accurate > results. I have employed the tweaks suggested in the

[Elecraft] K3S Frequency Calibration Issue

I have followed the calibration procedure in the manual (WWV as I don’t have a frequency generator). On 50 MHz, I am spot on. However, on 2 meters, I am off by 1 KHz. I have recently replaced the TCXO, so I don’t believe that is the cause. Any suggestions as to how I can get 2 meters to

Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)

A bit off topic, but I thought I’d ask anyway. Would using a HA1YA 6 meter transverter with the K3S improve performance on noise level reduction and sensitivity over the stock K3S? 73, John WA1EAZ > On Jul 5, 2019, at 3:17 PM, Conrad PA5Y wrote: > > Hello Ed, the HA1YA and DB6NT

Re: [Elecraft] More than you ever wanted to know about solar cycles

The evidence has already made this article obsolete. No grand minimum. John WA1EAZ > On Jun 24, 2019, at 9:55 PM, kevinr wrote: > > I found this paper and thought some of you would be interested. Warning: > things look grim from 2019 to 2055 since we'll be in a grand solar minimum. > Looks

Re: [Elecraft] The K4's new noise reduction

Hi Wayne, The K3S’ NR algorithm is not operable on digital modes. Will that be the case on the K4 as well? 73, John WA1EAZ > On May 31, 2019, at 1:11 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > We've recently started testing a new DSP NR (noise reduction) algorithm for > the K4. Our early testers are

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Noise Blanking & Sensitivity - Again

se the radio as an IF for transverters, > etc. > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > > > >> On May 29, 2019, at 4:15 AM, John Stengrevics >> wrote: >> >> Hi Wayne & Eric, >> >> I’ve asked this question twice already with no answer. Perhaps it’s the way &g

[Elecraft] K4 Noise Blanking & Sensitivity - Again

Hi Wayne & Eric, I’ve asked this question twice already with no answer. Perhaps it’s the way I phrased it. So, let me ask it a different way: 1. Noise Blanking: On the website, under K4 FAQ - Performance Differences, it says "In a direct-sampling radio like the K4, the DSP can “see” a

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Observations

Buck, Did you happen to discuss: 1. Noise blanker improvement 2. Improvement in sensitivity Relative to the K3S? 73, John WA1EAZ > On May 18, 2019, at 11:09 PM, Buck wrote: > > The following is offered based on my observations and discussions at the > Elecraft booth. I am *not* an

Re: [Elecraft] K4

One of my two questions. The other is regarding relative sensitivity/noise floor compared to the K3S. 73, John WA1EAZ > On May 18, 2019, at 10:13 AM, K9MA wrote: > > I'm very satisfied with my K3, but one feature that might tempt me to buy a > K4 would be a really effective noise blanker.

[Elecraft] K4 Critical Aspects

Hi Wayne & Eric, A very happy K3S owner here. I am mostly interested in 6 meter DX operation. So the critical aspects for me revolve around the following: 1. Is the noise floor of the K4 lower than the K3S (is it more sensitive)? 2. Is the noise blanking capability improved over the K3S?

[Elecraft] K3S RIT Problem

I seem to be reading signals about 800 Hz high. I have cleared RIT. I suspect I have hit some other setting by mistake. Any suggestions would be appreciated. 73, John WA1EAZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4

I would add to that: Significantly improved noise blanking and noise reduction. John WA1EAZ > On Mar 25, 2019, at 1:08 AM, Martin Sole wrote: > > Well since you asked and made this sort of official, here's a few things, > though in no particular order of merit: > > Integrated 7” (or bigger)

Re: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4

Cardinal rule of business: New products, new products, new products. John WA1EAZ > On Mar 24, 2019, at 7:28 PM, Michael Walker wrote: > > Will there be a K4? > > It comes down to economics and the all mighty dollar. > > Will hams buy enough radios for them to be economical to fund

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Problem - Frequency Jump

Thanks Bill. Yes, that seems to have been the problem. 73, John WA1EAZ > On Mar 7, 2019, at 10:24 AM, Nr4c wrote: > > Check RIT/XIT. > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > >> On Mar 6, 2019, at 9:24 PM, John Stengrevics >> wrote: >> >

[Elecraft] K3S Problem - Frequency Jump

I have been using my K3S on WSJT-X without any problems. Today, the frequency appears to have shifted .7 KHz low. That is, if I were on 50.313 MHz FT8, I now have to tune to 50.3137 to decode signals. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks, John WA1EAZ

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 failed!

Who uses PL-259s? They suck. I ordered my K3S with Ns and really should have specified DINs. But, that is a retrofit project for another day. John WA1EAZ > On Feb 16, 2019, at 2:47 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > > On 2/16/2019 9:39 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: >> Do not trust PL-259 connectors

Re: [Elecraft] Best Mac to use with KX3

Kiichiro-san, Please contact Elecraft support: supp...@elecraft.com 73, John WA1EAZ > On Jan 29, 2019, at 3:45 PM, Keith Onishi wrote: > > Hello, > > I am Kiichiro Onishi, JH3SIF, having K3 with SN 07902. > > I hoped my K3 had been shipped with 60m

Re: [Elecraft] Best Mac to use with KX3

?? I use a MacBook Pro (new). just connect the Mac to my K3S via USB. I imagine KX3 is the same. That’s all there is to it. 73, John WA1EAZ > On Jan 27, 2019, at 7:50 PM, James Bennett via Elecraft > wrote: > > Steve - I normally use an iMac (27”) here in the shack with WSJT-X and in the

Re: [Elecraft] New DSP Idea

Given the increased noise levels most hams face, I emailed Wayne to ask if improved noise reduction & noise blanking were on their project list. He said no. So, any improvements are apparently a long way off. John WA1EAZ > On Jan 14, 2019, at 7:29 AM, Wes Stewart wrote: > > Lyle is retired

[Elecraft] Fwd: 6m meteor scatter

> Begin forwarded message: > > From: John Stengrevics > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 6m meteor scatter > Date: December 5, 2018 at 4:39:30 PM EST > To: Wes Stewart > > MSK144 decodes FAR more efficiently than what is possible on CW or SSB, Mind > you, there’s not

Re: [Elecraft] WSJT-X Disabling TX INHIBIT on K3S

T-X does not send the TX inhibit menu command. > 73 Tom > va2fsq.com > > > -Original Message- From: John Stengrevics > Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 2:35 PM > To: Elecraft Reflector > Subject: [Elecraft] WSJT-X Disabling TX INHIBIT on K3S > > I asked this

Re: [Elecraft] WSJT-X Disabling TX INHIBIT on K3S

de operation of the K3/K3S that would cause > TX Inhibit to be disabled. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 11/13/2018 2:35 PM, John Stengrevics wrote: >> I asked this question previously and was told that the WSJT-X would not >> effect TX INHIBIT on the K3S. >> In trying

[Elecraft] WSJT-X Disabling TX INHIBIT on K3S

I asked this question previously and was told that the WSJT-X would not effect TX INHIBIT on the K3S. In trying to confirm this just now, TX INHIBIT is clearly disabled when I call CQ on FT8 digital mode. Any thoughts? John WA1EAZ __

[Elecraft] K3S TNX INHIBIT & WSJT-X

To provide enough time for relays protecting a preamp to switch, I have enabled TNX INHIBIT on the K3S. Does anyone know if operating WSJT-X disables TNX INHIBIT or effects it in any way? 73, John WA1EAZ __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] OT -- Sunspot Cycle 25

That is precisely why I posted what I did. People take somebody’s forecast and accept it. Despite the progress made in understanding sunspot cycles, prediction is a very uncertain undertaking. Take any prediction with a huge block of salt. John WA1EAZ > On Oct 9, 2018, at 3:14 PM, Dave Cole

Re: [Elecraft] OT -- Sunspot Cycle 25

These predictions are completely uncertain. Recent info presented by Tamitha Skov (space weather scientist) suggests the next cycle will not be delayed and will begin early 2019. In a paper presented at Central States VHF, Jim Kennedy reviewed many studies & predictions and found that they

Re: [Elecraft] Using A 6 Meter LNA & Amplifier with the K3S

Thanks Ed, I have Jim’s control board in the amp. Just trying to figure out the connections. John WA1EAZ > On Sep 24, 2018, at 2:46 AM, Edward R Cole wrote: > > Since this is for 6m which kind of considered VHF, then use of a sequencer > should be considered. With either K3 or K3S the last

Re: [Elecraft] Using A 6 Meter LNA & Amplifier with the K3S

e > that it is ready for RF. > > Trying to use ALC for that purpose is not a good idea. > Does the amplifier control the high on ALC, or is that left to the exciter to > implement? > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 9/23/2018 11:29 AM, John Stengrevics wrote: >> Hi Don

Re: [Elecraft] Using A 6 Meter LNA & Amplifier with the K3S

Hi John, Aha! I see that now. OK, I will follow the instruction in Fred’s book to set this. Thanks & 73, John WA1EAZ > On Sep 23, 2018, at 11:53 AM, John Simmons wrote: > > I think it is called TX DELAY. I know the setting is in there. > > -John NI0K > > John

Re: [Elecraft] Using A 6 Meter LNA & Amplifier with the K3S

e power to the amp properly and > all will be well. > Using ALC to control the exciter power is a bad way to do things, it will > only lead to distortion and spurious emissions from the amplifier. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 9/23/2018 10:58 AM, John Stengrevics wrote: >> My a

Re: [Elecraft] Using A 6 Meter LNA & Amplifier with the K3S

My apologies - I should have added that I am using a Downeast Microwave DTR relay to take the LNA out of the line when voltage applied to the relay drops as a result of transmission. 73, John WA1EAZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Using A 6 Meter LNA & Amplifier with the K3S

I am installing an LNA at the feed point of my 6 meter antenna. I also drive a W6PQL amplifier. My reading of the manual, and Fred Cady’s book, suggests that no external ALC is necessary to protect the LNA. Can someone using a similar set-up confirm this? Or, suggest a procedure to follow

Re: [Elecraft] Time Sync Program for Mac

Richard, In System Preferences, input us.pool.ntp.org Works fine for my Mac. 73, John WA1EAZ > On Sep 17, 2018, at 10:13 PM, Richard wrote: > > What’s a good simple stand-alone application to keep my Mac’s clock razor > sharp for FT8? > > I find that WSJT-X 1.8.0

Re: [Elecraft] New owner with New K3S kit need help?

Sorry - spell check strikes again: 2. From J1 on the Main KSYN3A board to REF IN on the K144XV with Reference Oscillator Phase Lock Option installed. John > On Jul 14, 2018, at 10:51 AM, John Stengrevics > wrote: > > Hi Glenn, > > I had problems with this as well. I

Re: [Elecraft] New owner with New K3S kit need help?

Hi Glenn, I had problems with this as well. I asked tech support and they sent an email showing the following correct cable placement: 1. From J2 on KREF3 board to J83 on the Main KSYN3A board. 2. From J1 on the Main KSYN3A board to REF I note K144XV with Reference Oscillator Phase Lock

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

I worked D41CV on 6 meter FT8 a couple of weeks ago. He was running 15 watts and was -18dB here. If that’s not sub-noise floor, I don’t know what is. 73, John WA1EAZ > On Jun 1, 2018, at 5:03 PM, Josh Fiden wrote: > > FT8 is *not* a "sub-noise floor" mode like JT65. You can complete faster

Re: [Elecraft] K3s/KX3 CW decoders

Really? I have found just the opposite - that a CW signal has to be hugely strong to be decoded. And, I don’t need it when a signal is strong. I need it when signals are weak. How do you have it configured? John WA1EAZ > On Apr 15, 2018, at 10:54 AM, Michael Blake wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] 32 bit Elecraft Utility Apps

I don’t mean to be combative, but just update your apps after an OS update. I’ve had no problems moving to the latest High Sierra 10.13.4. John WA1EAZ > On Apr 15, 2018, at 10:33 AM, Raymond Sills wrote: > > > HI Bill: > > > /rant > > > It's nice that people are

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Enable Preamp 2 Without Preamp 1

I have recently been using the 6m ARR GaAsFET Preamp ahead of my K3S. I also find that it has lower noise and perhaps more gain. The proof is that I have been able to work moonrise/moonset EME with it (no elevation on my antenna). John WA1EAZ > On Apr 6, 2018, at 11:16 PM, Jim Brown

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Enable Preamp 2 Without Preamp 1

t; <j...@kk9a.com> wrote: > > I am curious what the reason would be for this? > > I have operated from several countries using my K3S and I am never so > fortunate to have a noise floor low enough use preamp 2. Most of the time > preamp 1 is also off. > > John K

[Elecraft] K3S Enable Preamp 2 Without Preamp 1

Is there some way to enable preamp 2 without enabling preamp 1? Perhaps electing attenuation on preamp 1? 73, John WA1EAZ -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

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