[Elecraft] Use a keyboard with KX3 to send PSK and CW?

2014-07-18 Thread vtnn43e
Is it possible to use a keyboard in a standalone configuration to send PSK and CW with a KX3? I am considering getting a KX3 and would really like to use it portable without bringing a PC or needing any other external devices. In looking at the manual (page 28) it seems as if you can only use

[Elecraft] How good is the KX3 CW decode?

2014-07-18 Thread vtnn43e
I am thinking about getting a KX3 and am wondering how good the CW decode is considered to be? Currently I use an SDR rig with CW Skimmer and it works very well but I would like to have a portable rig for car camping and it would be also be handy to have one just in case of a zombie

[Elecraft] KPA500 no power out on 160, 30 17 meters

2012-10-04 Thread vtnn43e
The amp was working OK earlier today but just now I was checking it in my dummy load and am getting no power out of the KPA500 on 160, 30 17 meters. Got 500 out on 17 earlier today for a QSO. No matter what the drive is the power out on 160, 30 17 meters displayed on my LP-100 is whatever the

[Elecraft] Thanks! RE: Has my KPA500 failed?

2012-02-08 Thread vtnn43e
It was the TX1 setting.  I know that I have never touched that since day one. But it is working now. Thanks to all who replied. Zack - Original Message - 4...@comcast.net, flexra...@flex-radio.biz Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 8:34:44 PM Subject: re: Has my KPA500 failed?

[Elecraft] Has my KPA500 failed?

2012-02-06 Thread vtnn43e
Have been using my KPA500 almost daily for two months with my Flex-5000. The last time I used it was last night (2/5) and it shut down like normal. Powered up the rig and the amp as I heard 9Y4LS on 18 and could use him on SSB. Hit OPER and then Tune on my rig. Hmm, 25 watts in and 25 watts

[Elecraft] Fwd: Has my KPA500 failed?

2012-02-06 Thread vtnn43e
I shorted the line to the amp and sure enough the * shows up. Hooked the line backup to the Flex and still no *. So something has gone wonky in the Flex. Thanks for the help! Zack - Forwarded Message - From: iain macdonnell - N6ML a...@dseven.org To: vtnn...@comcast.net Cc:

[Elecraft] Thanks! RE: KPA500 was working now it's not

2011-12-28 Thread vtnn43e
Thanks to all who replied. It was the PTT cable that had somehow come loose. Still can't figure out how though. This is a very nice accessory for my Flex-5000! Zack N8FNR __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] KAT500 projected price?

2011-12-28 Thread vtnn43e
Sorry if this has been asked before. Any guesses as to the projected price of the KAT500?   Zack N8FNR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] KPA500 was working now it’s not

2011-12-27 Thread vtnn43e
Powered up my KPA500 today for the first time today and it was working ok with my Flex-5000. Got 500 watts out on 40 to a dummy load and everything seemed ok. Powered the rig and amp off then on and all of a sudden get only 35 watts out for 35 in. Does not matter what band I Put my rig on as

[Elecraft] KPA500 review is up on the ARRL website

2011-12-20 Thread vtnn43e
If you are an ARRL member you can view the PDF here . http://www.arrl.org/reviews-listed-by-issue __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] Use of a LP filter necessary with a KPA500?

2011-12-13 Thread vtnn43e
Just finished my KPA500 and was wondering if I need to use a low-pass filter on the out put? In the manual for the am p I noted there is a LP filter for each frequency band. I have a Bencher YA-1 LP filter , a nd yes I know that it cuts off at 29.7MHz. BTW the amp is going to be used with

[Elecraft] QST sneak preview of KPA500 review

2011-12-05 Thread vtnn43e
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-PTEKc3fnIfeature=uploademail The KPA500 will be reviewed in the February 2012 QST. Zack N8FNR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Thanks to all who replied - KPA500 - 500W out on 120VAC?

2011-08-10 Thread vtnn43e
Thanks to all who replied on my question about using a KPA500 on 120. The input is appreciated. Zack N8FNR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

[Elecraft] KPA500 - 500W out on 120VAC?

2011-08-09 Thread vtnn43e
Will the KPA500 put out the full 500 watts on 120VAC wihtout any issues ? Thinking about ordering one real soon but there is no easy way for me to get it on 220. 73 Zack N8FNR __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] KPA500 switching ideas with a Flex-5000A - thanks for the replies

2011-07-16 Thread vtnn43e
Thanks to all who replied to my post. There was a lot of good info in the replies and they are appreciated. Zack N8FNR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] KPA500 switching ideas with a Flex-5000A?

2011-07-13 Thread vtnn43e
I am considering getting the Elecraft KPA500 amp for use with my Flex-5000a but need some suggestions on how to wire it to my antennas. The KPA500 will work from 160 – 6M and I would like to use it with two dedicated outputs on my 5000. One is for 6 M and the other is to a SteppIR vertical

[Elecraft] KAT500 predicted price?

2011-06-21 Thread vtnn43e
What is the predicted price for the KAT500? I am considering getting a KPA500 in the near future to use with my Flex-5000 and it would be nice to have a tuner to go along with it. Zack N8FNR __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Does the KPA500 put out 500 watts in all modes?

2011-06-19 Thread vtnn43e
Does the KPA500 put out 500 watts in ALL modes? In looking at the spec sheet it really does not say. Thanks Zack N8FNR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] W1 Kit for sale

2007-04-14 Thread vtnn43e
I have an unbuilt Elecraft W1 for sale for $75.00 which includes shipping. I am going to get an AL811 and need a meter that will read higher power. This offer is only for addresses in the USA. Paypal only. 73 Zack Schindler N8FNR ___ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] W1 Kit is sold!

2007-04-14 Thread vtnn43e
Sorry, it has been sold. 73 Zack N8FNR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] W1 Software Functions?

2006-12-13 Thread vtnn43e
Can anyone tell me what the W1 software will display other than SWR? Will it show peak power or anything else? I downloaded the software a few weeks ago and the and I could only see the SWR function. 73 Zack N8FNR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] W1 Wattmeter Software Questions

2006-10-26 Thread vtnn43e
I was wondering if the W1 displays peak power hold via the software? Also, what other info does the software display? 73 Zack N8FNR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber

[Elecraft] Re: Binaural CW Reception

2006-05-26 Thread vtnn43e
The AOR TDF-370 is now out of production but had a binaural filter. The review in the September 2001 QST said that the CW Stereo function made a huge difference. Take a look at usascan.com/files/tdf370.html Stereo CW Reception: The built-in band pass filter has independent outputs for the

[Elecraft] K2/100 Vs TS-850SAT RX perfomance?

2006-02-12 Thread vtnn43e
I am considering replacing my TS-850Sat with a K2/100 in the near future. There is nothing wrong with my 850, in fact I am very happy with it in general and really love the receiver performance. The area that I live in has a number of, AM, FM and TV stations within 3-10 miles and the rig