Re: [Elecraft] KX2 built in mic

Dan, You may have been pressing and holding XMIT, which goes into TUNE mode (CW). You just need to *tap* XMIT to go into voice transmit, then tap it again to exit. It doesn’t act like a PTT switch. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Sep 23, 2017, at 10:52 PM, Dan Presley wrote: > > I was

[Elecraft] New KX3 manual errata, rev. C5-3, now available

The latest KX3 manual errata can be found here: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740163E%20KX3%20Owner's%20Manual%20Errata%20C5-3.pdf If you have a KX3, you might want to read this to make sure you didn’t miss something useful from one of the past several firmware releases. 73, Wayne N6KR

Re: [Elecraft] Back to VFO linking.

>> On Sep 21, 2017, at 10:34 PM, Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> wrote: >> >> VFO A controls both receivers in diversity mode, but VFO B can be tuned >> separately. Typically it would be used as a holding register for another >> frequency of interest, or

Re: [Elecraft] relatively newbie - what's your best tip for me?

Hi Anne, Congratulations! As the principal designer I can make a few suggestions: - Keep the preamp on most of the time. As with most quadrature downconversion radios, this dramatically improves the S/N ratio. Turn off the preamp and/or turn on the attenuator only if you have very strong

Re: [Elecraft] [DETECTED AS SPAM] 630M

Merv, Is there a 630 meter interest group that you post such information to, as well? > On Sep 21, 2017, at 10:19 AM, Merv Schweigert via Elecraft > wrote: > > Last nite WSPR on 630 meters, 160 meter InvL with variometer > loading/matching coils, 120 400ft

Re: [Elecraft] Back to VFO linking.

VFO A controls both receivers in diversity mode, but VFO B can be tuned separately. Typically it would be used as a holding register for another frequency of interest, or for the transmit frequency in SPLIT mode. See the third paragraph on page 40 (under “Diversity Receive”). 73, Wayne N6KR

Re: [Elecraft] 630M

Congratulations, Ken! How much power? Wayne N6KR > On Sep 21, 2017, at 4:40 AM, Ken Roberson via Elecraft > wrote: > > 2-Way 630 meter WSPR decodes from VK4YB and WG2XXM 13441km.Rig K3 with HB pwr > amp and 60 ft vertical. > 73 Ken K5DNL/WG2XXM >

Re: [Elecraft] Question for Wayne about your OCF Dipole

> On Sep 18, 2017, at 5:31 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Wayne, > > Actually, parallel coax runs make a good choice for shielded parallel > feedline. The paralleled LMR-400 lines should produce a feedline > characteristic impedance of 100 ohms. It is normal to connect

Re: [Elecraft] Question for Wayne about your OCF Dipole

Hi Marv, I didn’t measure the legs. My best guess, standing here by the shack window using an antique brass monocular, is 55’ on one side, 35’ on the other. This is the most satisfying thing about off-center-fed dipoles: length generally isn’t critical. Close your eyes and clip, knowing that,

Re: [Elecraft] 630 MHz transmit and receive using the K3s or modified K3

Thanks for the info, Ed. I'm going to have to figure out my own antenna for this band. Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com > On Sep 17, 2017, at 12:01 PM, Edward R Cole wrote: > > Thanks Wayne. > > I have been using my K3 (SN 4043) purchased in 2010 on 495 to 502

Re: [Elecraft] T1 as remote tuner for KX2/KX3?

Steve, This should work. A couple of notes: 1. Yes, you could use one of the general-purpose I/O signals from the KXIO2 module to activate a T1 ATU. The associated menu entry could be assigned to one of the four programmable function buttons. There’s no way to do full T1 control from the KX2,

[Elecraft] 630 MHz transmit and receive using the K3S or a modified K3

Here’s some info to get you started on 630 meters with the K3S or K3. For receive purposes, either transceiver is fully self-contained. For transmit, you’ll need an external amp of some kind. RECEIVE The K3S, or a modified K3, will receive on this band via the XVTR IN jack (or RX ANT IN).

Re: [Elecraft] XMIT button not working?

Ron, XMIT was always required in FSK-D and PSK-D modes. These are “VOX-only” modes, like hit-the-key CW, for historical reasons. Several PTT assertion cases were improved long ago, and this code has been in use by thousands of of K3/K3S users. Please contact me directly to describe the exact

[Elecraft] OT: 20 meters is hot tonight....

Hearing ZLs and VKs from CA loud and clear tonight. Nice to have a great band opening for a change! Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] "HF Pack Lite": Remote control of KX2 via UP/DN buttons on the MH3 mic

Howie - WA4PSC > > > > On 9/11/2017 2:27 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com [KX3] wrote: >> >> Use of an HF radio while walking, or at least while standing (perhaps taking >> in a view of the great outdoors), is generally referred to as “pedestrian >> mobile

[Elecraft] "HF Pack Lite": Remote control of KX2 via UP/DN buttons on the MH3 mic

Use of an HF radio while walking, or at least while standing (perhaps taking in a view of the great outdoors), is generally referred to as “pedestrian mobile.” Some operators even add /PM to identify as such. Two common forms of pedestrian mobile operation include: 1. HF Pack: This usually

[Elecraft] Tip regarding noise blanker setup: turn off AGC

Next time you use your transceiver’s noise blanker (or blankers, in the case of the K3/K3S), you might try the following experiment: Turn AGC off, and possibly the preamp as well, when doing noise blanker level adjustment. You may need to back down the AF and/or RF gain controls to hit a

[Elecraft] New KX2 firmware available

KX2 firmware rev. 2.79 has several minor improvements, including: - CW sidetone volume can be set much lower - Auto-power-off timer range is now 5 to 100 minutes (was 3-20 minutes) - Filter bandwidth settings modified to prevent degradation of opposite sideband suppression All of these

[Elecraft] 6 meter auroral propagation opening

Just worked K7CW via auroral reflection on 50.136 CW. Due to the flare? Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] OT: Hurricanes

Hurricane Harvey was bad enough. Near-mythological levels of destruction. Now we have Irma, and other hurricanes on the way. The news of Irma’s rampage in the Caribbean was really shocking. I spent a few idyllic days on St. Thomas many years ago, and it apparently got slammed. Other islands

Re: [Elecraft] K3 strange behavior

Roger, It could be switching from the 80 meter band to 160 meters at that point. Is it possible you have a different antenna (e.g., ANT 2 or RX ANT) selected for 160 m but nothing connected? Wayne N6KR > On Sep 7, 2017, at 11:46 AM, Roger D Johnson wrote: > > Whilst

Re: [Elecraft] MH4 Microphone Questions

> On Sep 3, 2017, at 6:09 AM, Steve Kavanagh via Elecraft > wrote: > > I find the MH2 a bit on the large side for my hands, so the MH4 looks > interesting to me. The case appears to be identical to the Icom HM-36,which > I use with one of my K2s and find very

Re: [Elecraft] Update on KXPD2 and KXPD3 paddles

rm.com> wrote: > > How do we tell if our current KXPD2 is up to the current configuration? > > Roger > AE4RM > >> On Sep 1, 2017, at 4:31 PM, Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> wrote: >> >> I have to apologize for stating that there were mod kits

[Elecraft] Update on KXPD2 and KXPD3 paddles

I have to apologize for stating that there were mod kits available for the KXPD2 and KXPD3 that reflect improvements we’ve made over time. Turns out that we only upgrade existing units at the factory, so we can do complete testing before returning them. For paddles under warranty that aren’t

[Elecraft] New Product: Elecraft MH4 Microphone for the K2, K3, and K3S transceivers

Our new MH4 microphone is an enhanced replacement for the MH2, which is no longer available. The MH4 is available now on our order page. The MH4 can be used with the K2, K3, and K3S transceivers. It has the same sensitive, high-performance element as the MH2, and can be used with the same bias

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 owner discovers Heaven/P

re info on success of the portable > op... unless I missed it. Hi! > > 73, > Bill > K9YEQ > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick > Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2017 8:45 PM &g

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Discontinued

Hi Kevin, We should have made a formal announcement here. Yes, we discontinued it because certain parts are hard to come by now, making it no longer cost effective for us to manufacture. It was a great product for us, and I used mine for years, taking it on many trips. I thought of it as a

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 owner discovers Heaven/P

ould be if Mike got up and > pulled a fish off a line hanging from the fiberglass mast. That would > complete the picture. > > 73, > Kev K4VD > > > > On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 9:45 PM, Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> wrote: > >> Mike, KM6AB, has found wh

[Elecraft] KX2 owner discovers Heaven/P

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 his description below. Now, don’t everyone rush to this QTH all at the same time! Wayne N6KR * * * Here is a quick video

[Elecraft] Thanks for all the portable operation photos so far

I’ve received so many great photos already that I won’t be able to thank everyone personally. But keep ‘em coming. Clearly some folks had a lot more fun than I did this summer. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Aug 29, 2017, at 9:22 AM, Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> wrote: > > Hi

[Elecraft] Looking for new photos showing portable operation/gear/antennas

Hi all, We’re looking for photos of you, your Elecraft portable gear, and great outdoor locations to use in an upcoming newsletter article. We might also use them on our website or in promotional literature. If you have photos you’d like to share, please send them to me directly. I can’t

[Elecraft] Thank you for the enthusiastic response to the KPA1500!

As you probably know, we recently opened up KPA1500 ordering. On behalf of our staff, I'd to thank all of our customers (new and existing) for the amazing response. Every day between now and first shipment will be dedicated to finalizing the firmware and owner’s manual. We’ll also continuing

[Elecraft] Now accepting orders for the Elecraft KPA1500 amplifier

We’re now accepting orders for the new KPA1500 amplifier, having completed the FCC approval process. Target for initial shipments is the end of October. Many of you have already received a notice about this via email. If you’re not on our email list, you can see the complete announcement here,

[Elecraft] On sunspots, amplifiers, and transceivers: An overview of the K-Line

Seeing the eclipse first-hand was amazing! I encourage everyone to get out there and see it in 2024 if you missed this one. This adventure also reminded me of sunspots, or lack thereof. And where an amplifier can really make a difference. In this regard, our new KPA1500 would make a timely

Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse

Raymond wrote: > > Taking plane to Greenwood South Carolina to see eclipse. No radios since they > are too heavy Except the KX2...13 oz. Wayne N6KR > Ray > W8LYJ > > Sent from my iPhone > __ > Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] N6KR/7 Eclipse station test, 14060.0 (now)

We're in Corvallis now. Perfect WX. I'm warming up the KX2 for emcomm and/or entertainment purposes. There's an official beer garden with bluegrass band 100 yards from here, so there may indeed be rescues to assist in. Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com > On Aug 19, 2017, at 8:07 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] N6KR/7 Eclipse station test, 14060.0 (now)

gt; > >> On 08/18/2017 01:35 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: >> Checking out the KX2 and antenna from Ashland. I'll be on until at least >> 0900Z. >> >> Tomorrow we head for Corvallis. >> >> Wayne >> N6KR >> >> >> http://www.e

[Elecraft] Mobile antenna breakthrough?

Some of us (admittedly, very few) see invisible mobile antennas as the holy Grail. We engage in a decades-long search for an antenna that our significant other won't scorn. Or sabotage. My own search just got an unexpected boost when I realized that a 4 foot loaded whip would fit fully inside

[Elecraft] Eclipse update

We're our way up I-5 to Corvallis. There's *no* traffic, suggesting that all the gloomy predictions dissuaded some potential travelers. Corvallis webcams showed bright sunshine at 8 this morning. Looking good so far. 20 m was quite active in all band segments yesterday. Most of my QSOs were

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 'S3' segment always on

Hi Nick, Adjust RF gain max clockwise (-0 dB). RF gain (actually loss) level is indicated by a segment on the S-meter. Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com > On Aug 19, 2017, at 8:17 AM, Nicklas Johnson wrote: > > I updated to the 2.76 KX3 firmware Thursday, and noticed

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] N6KR/7 Eclipse station test, 14060.0 (now)

fferson City > MO, but not sure I can take the radio. We shall see. > > Chas > NK8O > > >> On Aug 18, 2017, at 3:35 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com [KX3] >> <kx3-nore...@yahoogroups.com> wrote: >> >> Checking out the KX2 and antenna from Ashl

[Elecraft] N6KR/7 Eclipse station test, 14060.0 (now)

Checking out the KX2 and antenna from Ashland. I'll be on until at least 0900Z. Tomorrow we head for Corvallis. Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

Many of us are headed into the solar eclipse zone in the next few days, my family included. We’re leaving today for Ashland, Oregon. Early on Saturday (possibly *very* early), we’ll be driving to a campground in Corvallis, right in the Path of Totality. There are widespread predictions of epic

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Lag

Scott, This is definitely a bug, and it’s in my court. Sorry for not responding sooner. I’ll be working on it when I get back from vacation in about a week. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Aug 16, 2017, at 6:59 PM, Scott Russell wrote: > > Roger, > > I found this same issue when

[Elecraft] "Contester's Spectral Display" feature of N1MM software will be supported soon

Hi all, You may have heard that the popular N1MM program now has a “contester’s spectral display” window. Very soon, we anticipate a new release of N1MM that provides support for this feature when used with the K3, K3S, and KX3. (The Win4k3 software package was just modified to provide the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 AM breakthrough ()

Wunder, The KX3 does have high-pass filtering integrated into the T/R switch, like the KX2. But it starts rolling off below the 160 m band. The KX2’s rolloff starts somewhat higher, as you noted. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Aug 11, 2017, at 11:53 AM, Walter Underwood wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Heatsink discussion

Actually, that’s 63 C at the PA device location on the PC board. The outside surface of the heat sink itself is quite a bit lower in temperature. Wayne N6KR > On Aug 6, 2017, at 11:39 AM, Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> wrote: > > The KX3 and KX2 max heat sink temp

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Heatsink discussion

The KX3 and KX2 max heat sink temperature is 63 C. At that point power is automatically dropped to 5 W. If it reaches the max temp again, transmit is exited. Wayne N6KR > On Aug 6, 2017, at 10:27 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > > A well designed output stage SHOULD be

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Heat Sink

Yes (easily). Wayne N6KR > On Aug 4, 2017, at 4:54 PM, Rose <elecraftcov...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi Wayne, > > Can the new / current KX3 heatsink be swapped / added to an early KX3? > > 73 > > Ken - K0PP > > On Aug 4, 2017 17:43, "Wayne

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Odd ALC behavior

Is it possible that a beat note between tones (and their harmonics) is what’s modulating the ALC reading? If so, moving the tone slightly off the standard pitch may be an acceptable workaround. Wayne N6KR > On Aug 4, 2017, at 1:42 PM, Wes Stewart wrote: > > Good find

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Heat Sink

David, The new heat sink roughly doubled key-down time in our lab tests. I’d suggest you try it as-is before investing in a third-party heat sink. I use RTTY at full power on my KX3 with just the new stock heat sink and have never had an issue. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Aug 4, 2017, at 2:08 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX2 System Schematics Are Available!

Our pleasure, Mike. I’d like to thank our KX2 project manager, Matt, for his hard work in updating the full package. I’d also like to thank the many customers who pestered us into submission :) 73, Wayne N6KR > On Aug 2, 2017, at 7:45 PM, Mike Morrow k...@arrl.net wrote: > > I notice that

[Elecraft] KX3 features/performance comparison chart available

Hi all, Our K3S vs. IC7300 comparison chart proved so popular that we’ve also updated our similar chart for the KX3. It will be posted on our website soon. Meanwhile, I’ll be happy to send it on request. Please email me directly. 73, Wayne N6KR

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 news update?

Everything is going very well, Jim. There will be an announcement soon. Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com > On Aug 2, 2017, at 11:52 AM, Jim Miller wrote: > > It's been since late May that we've heard anything on KPA1500 status. > > Having sold all my "boots" in

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

We found the problem; turns out to be in the setup command to the DSP, not in the DSP itself. With any luck we'll have it fixed this week in both rigs. Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com > On Aug 1, 2017, at 6:29 PM, K9MA wrote: > > Another interesting detail, I

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

The cause of this is likely to be straightforward. One of our software engineers is looking into it. Once we have the fix in place, we hope to get a KX2 to Rob for retesting. A temporary workaround (if needed due to QRM) is to use 450 instead of 500 Hz, etc. Wayne N6KR

Re: [Elecraft] K3S (SDR/superhet hybrid) vs. entry-level direct-sampling radios [Correction]

Gary, K7EMF, caught an error in my paragraph below. I had used ‘dB’ when I meant ‘dBm’ (dB relative to 1 milliwatt). Now corrected. 73, Wayne N6KR > Such over-ranging is almost unheard of in the K3S, for multiple reasons. > First, we use very strong mixers and gain stages. Second, in many

Re: [Elecraft] K3S (SDR/superhet hybrid) vs. entry-level direct-sampling radios

cleaner especially when there are several > stations calling on the same frequency. > > 73, Igor UA9CDC > > 30.07.2017 21:46, Wayne Burdick пишет: >>> GaryK9GS <garyk...@wi.rr.com> wrote: >>> >>> Thanks for sending Wayne. To take this discussion a step furt

Re: [Elecraft] How to keep track of grid squares logged?

Frank, I downloaded this great tracking tool and filled in my 10 grid squares (so far). Long way to 488 I’m replacing my 6 meter ham-stick dipole with a 2-element Moxon next week :) Wayne N6KR > On Jul 30, 2017, at 12:59 PM, Frank Westphal wrote: > > Wayne, > > Link

Re: [Elecraft] How to keep track of grid squares logged?

; > http://www.nz3m.com/FFMA.html > > Frank > > Message: 16 > Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2017 11:12:28 -0700 > From: Wayne Burdick<n...@elecraft.com> > To: Elecraft Reflector<elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] How to keep track of grid squares logged?

[Elecraft] How to keep track of grid squares logged?

Hi all, On 6 m, everyone uses grid squares when reporting their QTH. Is there a web tool or spreadsheet available somewhere that allows you to conveniently keep track of which ones you’ve worked? Thanks, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] Big opening on 6 meters right now...

73, Wayne N6KR __ 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 this

Re: [Elecraft] K3S (SDR/superhet hybrid) vs. entry-level direct-sampling radios

lor, WB6UUT > <kx...@coldrockshotbrooms.com> wrote: > > Wayne, > > How much resolution is available (how many bits per sample) in the typical > modern A/D converter used in an IC-7300 or Flex? > > 73 -- Lynn > > On 7/30/2017 9:14 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: >&

Re: [Elecraft] K3S (SDR/superhet hybrid) vs. entry-level direct-sampling radios

gt;> the Flex series of radios in the same category as the 7300? >> >> >> 73, >> Gary K9GS >> Original message From: Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> >> Date: 7/30/17 11:14 AM (GMT-06:00) To: Elecraft Reflector < >> elecraft@mailm

Re: [Elecraft] K3S (SDR/superhet hybrid) vs. entry-level direct-sampling radios

display for those who require it. 73, Wayne N6KR > > > 73, > Gary K9GS > ---- Original message From: Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> > Date: 7/30/17 11:14 AM (GMT-06:00) To: Elecraft Reflector > <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: [Ele

[Elecraft] K3S (SDR/superhet hybrid) vs. entry-level direct-sampling radios

Hi all, Over the past two days I’ve been deluged with requests for our K3S vs. IC7300 comparison chart. This stems from a posting that mentioned the latter rig, and my subsequent offer to send out the chart, which we normally use for in-house training purposes. What’s become clear from all

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

Correct. The packages are just a convenience based on past ordering history. (FYI, we have a detailed features/performance comparison chart of the K3S vs. IC7300. Email me directly if interested.) 73, Wayne N6KR > On Jul 29, 2017, at 12:18 PM, Clay Autery wrote: > > Just

[Elecraft] Is it just me or is 6 meters hotter than usual?

I’m pretty new to 6 meters. I was expecting very limited activity. But now that I have an alert set up on dxmaps.com, I’m finding there are multiple openings every day. There’s an opening right now that includes the west coast. Is the propagation better than usual for July? Unfortunately my

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

e that result.. > but probably could do pretty well in the same environment none the less. > > Grab and go rig.. best one around. > > ~Chris > N6WM > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@ma

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

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: Have you tried it hand-held with a whip yet? 73, Wayne N6KR > On Jul 27, 2017, at 6:11 PM, John AE5X wrote: > > I haven't seen

Re: [Elecraft] OT - Signing "/QRP"

Hi Ken, If and when I yank your chain, I’ll be using very little force. Something in the milli-Newtons. If you feel it, let me know ;) Wayne N6KR > On Jul 26, 2017, at 1:06 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote: > > Guys ... I simply forgot to add the "OT" prefix to my message. I

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

Signing /QRP tells the other station at least two things: (1) your signal is weak because of power level, not propagation, so they don’t have to worry that you can’t copy them; and (2) you’re really excited to work them, even if they’re local :) For many of us, it’s this enthusiasm and extra

Re: [Elecraft] UV Discoloration of KXPD2

Hi Luke, This is normal. It has no effect on functionality. When the 3D printing vendor we use said the plastic would gradually acquire a honey-blonde hue when exposed to sunlight, I thought: Cool... we'll be able to tell who's really using their rigs outdoors :) Maybe not yet in your case;

[Elecraft] Really OT: Inside-the-vehicle HF antennas (possible bonus points)

I’m dealing with one of the last unsolved problems in amateur radio: how to operate HF mobile without an antenna. At least not one that, according to some vehicle co-owners/spouses, would defile your new sedan. For 10 bonus points that have only philosophical value, your challenge is to create

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Re: Flash mob experiment, 21040 +/- 5 kHz, now until 2100 Z

> Thanks, Wayne. You were a solid 559 here in Idaho. My KX3 was able to "phone > home." You made my day! > > 73, > John W7SAG E.T. = Elecraft Transceiver? :) Wayne __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Flash mob experiment, 21040 +/- 5 kHz, now until 2100 Z

TC - Knut > > > Dave-7 wrote >> Nothing heard near Mobile, AL. Called CQ a few times but got no response. >> Most recent digisonde data shows MUF of 16 MHz. That might be why we're >> not hearing much. >> >> 73 de dave >> ab9ca/4 >> >&g

Re: [Elecraft] Flash mob experiment, 21040 +/- 5 kHz, now until 2100 Z

he county. > KX3/KXPA100Sorry folks. No propagation here. > > Dave, K4TO >> On Jul 15, 2017, at 4:04 PM, Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> Based on info from dxmaps.com, 15 meters should be open. Hearing a few >>

[Elecraft] Flash mob experiment, 21040 +/- 5 kHz, now until 2100 Z

Hi all, Based on info from dxmaps.com, 15 meters should be open. Hearing a few signals. If you’d like to participate in a 15 meter “flash mob” experiment, please drop by on 21040 +/- 5 kHz. Initially, callsigns ending in A-L listen, M-Z call CQ (myself included). Not a contest, no rules, no

Re: [Elecraft] KX2/KX3 menu pauses when passing ATU.DATA with KXPA100 attached

quot;--" or "N/A"? E.g. like > 2M/4M shows as "not inSt". > > I'm going to update my KX2 to the beta that also has this and see if it also > shows the same quirk. > > Thanks and 73, > Erik Tkal - W1QED > > > On Apr 27, 2017, at 11

Re: [Elecraft] Keying CW in SSB Mode

This would be a fairly complex change to the normal T/R sequencer. Sorry we haven’t gotten to it yet. Meanwhile, there’s a simple workaround that works well: 1. In CONFIG:CW WGHT, tap ‘5’ to select “VFO OFS” mode, then exit the menu. With VFO OFS in effect, changing from SSB to CW mode will

[Elecraft] Keying CW in SSB Mode [explained]

The K3, K3S, KX2 and KX3 all have a menu option for “automatic VFO offset on SSB/CW mode change.” When this is turned on, the operator can switch from SSB to CW mode, hit the key, and have the other station hear them at approximately their sidetone pitch. The VFO frequency is offset to achieve

[Elecraft] Update on KX2 key-down times

Hi all, In the process of analyzing a recently repaired KX2, we discovered that key-down times I stated earlier were optimistic. They applied to two prototype KX2s that didn’t have the final driver and PA bias circuitry that we optimized to achieve good TX IMD targets. My apologies for quoting

Re: [Elecraft] Just joined!

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 wrote: > > Well I took the plunge and just ordered my first Elecraft radio, the KX2! I > also ordered the ATU and

Re: [Elecraft] Roofing Filters

in my K3S's were bought though Elecraft. > I was unaware of additional screening until now. > > John KK9A > > Wayne Burdick n6kr at elecraft.com > Thu Jun 22 12:54:12 EDT 2017 > Previous message: [Elecraft] Roofing Filters > > Yes. We screen every INRAD filter. Those

Re: [Elecraft] Roofing Filters

search did not yield a definition. A SWAG might be another term for >> ultimate rejection or it with ripple in the passband... >> Just curious. >> 73, >> Bob >> K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR >> On 6/22/2017 12:54 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: >>&g

Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters open this morning; listening 50.095 (CW)

> Bi > Hmmm, not my minibeam...a cushceaft ma5b.. Can't tune that at 6m > Tom > va2fsq.com > > > > Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. > > ---- Original message > From: Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> > Date: 2017-06-22 3:48 PM (GMT-0

Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters open this morning; listening 50.095 (CW)

so it could be a very productive band. And you don't need power.. QRP > is often as good as QRO. > > > 73 de Ray > K2ULR > KX3 #211 > > > > -Original Message- > From: Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> > To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mail

Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters open this morning; listening 50.095 (CW)

Wow! I need a better antenna Wayne > On Jun 22, 2017, at 10:28 AM, Ken Arck <k...@arcomcontrollers.com> wrote: > > I have 16 countries on 6 meters (and 82 on 2 meters!) > > Ken > > > At 10:09 AM 6/22/2017, Wayne Burdick wrote: >> Just had a quick QSO

[Elecraft] 6 meters open this morning; listening 50.095 (CW)

Just had a quick QSO with K7CW in CN87, and I’m hearing a strong beacon from Kansas. DXmaps.com has red all over :) At times like this it pays to jump on 6 meters. 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Roofing Filters

Yes. We screen every INRAD filter. Those that don’t meet our dynamic range targets are rejected. Wayne N6KR > On Jun 22, 2017, at 9:46 AM, Vic Rosenthal wrote: > > I recall Wayne saying that Elecraft tested filters received from INRAD for > some specific performance

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 heatsink

> John Oppenheimer wrote: > > My KX2 dropped from 10W to 5W at 3 minutes 48 seconds of key down, > starting at 25C. This is fairly typical. I’ve seen some as high as 8 minutes. Some tips related to PA temperature: - Make sure all right-side hardware is tightened - Running

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 heatsink

This change was made very early on in production and is not significant in terms of thermal performance. Wayne N6KR > On Jun 19, 2017, at 8:02 AM, Tim McDonough N9PUZ wrote: > > On 6/18/2017 8:48 PM, Howard Hoyt wrote: > >> The newer Elecraft revision with the silicone

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 heatsink

Auto power reduction happens at 63 C. But it may very well have gone down to 55 C awhile after dropping to 5 W. Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com > On Jun 18, 2017, at 4:38 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > > Sri, I meant the temp was 55C, not 45C after the automatic power

Re: [Elecraft] [Kx3][Kx2] AFX MD Delay

l1sdz > > Am 14.06.2017 11:43 nachm. schrieb "Wayne Burdick" <n...@elecraft.com>: > Hi Hajo, > > “Delay” mode uses simulated stereo. This is achieved by delaying the > right-channel audio by a small amount with respect to the left channel. Your > brain interprets

Re: [Elecraft] [Kx3][Kx2] AFX MD Delay

Hi Hajo, “Delay” mode uses simulated stereo. This is achieved by delaying the right-channel audio by a small amount with respect to the left channel. Your brain interprets this as stereo because, in the real world, sounds arrive at your ears at different times. In practice this can greatly

Re: [Elecraft] Frustration with Elecraft

Jim Brown wrote: > > Elecraft is 30 miles down the road from me, and many of those who work there > are my neighbors (Elecraft also employs designers and support people who are > not within driving distance) That’s an important point for me, Jim. Most of our

Re: [Elecraft] Frustration with Elecraft

Hi Andy, Just checked with Mike in sales. Looks like your KX2 has shipped. Have fun in Field Day-- Wayne N6KR > On Jun 13, 2017, at 8:32 AM, NB8F wrote: > > Wayne, > Thank you for the response. My thought that this was all a rarity and I > appreciate you reaching out, I also

Re: [Elecraft] Frustration with Elecraft

Hi Andrew, I’m the CTO of Elecraft and principal designer of our transceivers. I’ll try to address your issues. During the few weeks since Dayton, about half of our customer support staff has been on unexpected leave (parent illness, etc.). We brought a very senior tech to help, but it’s

Re: [Elecraft] Flash mob experiment, right now, 28.050 +/- 5?

Yes, but the point is to have them daily! Since this worked, there will be more :) Wayne > On Jun 12, 2017, at 8:46 AM, KENT TRIMBLE wrote: > > A phenomenon appearing yearly at 1800Z on Field Day Saturday. > > K9ZTV >

Re: [Elecraft] Flash mob experiment, right now, 28.050 +/- 5?

In these days of low solar activity we have to make our own openings Wayne N6KR > On Jun 12, 2017, at 8:19 AM, Marvin Wheeler wrote: > > Just worked Wayne on 28.050. I am on the coast in Western Washington. Signal > was marginal due to QSB but came up and was

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