[Elecraft] PR6 power/control plug

2014-04-14 Thread Colin
/ Thanks in advance for any help. 73 de Colin G4ERO __ 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

[Elecraft] PR6 power/control plug

2014-04-14 Thread Colin
/ Thanks in advance for any help. 73 de Colin G4ERO __ 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

[Elecraft] KX3 fails to power on.

2014-07-15 Thread Colin
Hi all Switched on my KX3 this morning, the LEDs. lit up and stayed on but nothing else. Had to removed the batteries to clear the LEDs. Tried the external PSU with and without the batteries installed with same result. Anyone any ideas? 73 de Colin G4ERO

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 fails to power on.

2014-07-15 Thread Colin
the usual reboot only to be met with the 4 LEDs on again and no other sign off life. . 73 de Colin G4ERO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] FS in EU: KPA500

2016-04-04 Thread Colin
Holger, If it is still for sale by the time Friedrichshafen comes around I would be interested. 73 Colin, G3PSM On 04/04/2016 09:17, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS wrote: Hi Holger, I am interested in your KPA500 please. I droped an private email already. Thank you for reply off-list. 73 - Petr

Re: [Elecraft] FS in EU: KPA500

2016-04-04 Thread Colin
Ah well, wishfull thinking on my part. On 04/04/2016 13:36, Holger Meinecke wrote: The KPA is sold, thanks to all ... 73 Holger dl6abm Colin <colin.g3...@gmail.com> schrieb am 14:04 Montag, 4.April 2016: Holger, If it is still for sale by the time Friedrichshafen comes around I

Re: [Elecraft] Amateur Station Operations - rag chews and macro clicks

2017-03-16 Thread Colin
launch to ensure that any harmful interference caused by emissions from a station in the amateur-satellite service can be terminated immediately (see No. 22.1). (WRC-03) I hope that helps 73 Colin, G3PSM UK Delegate to WRC-03, WRC-07, WRC-12 and WRC-15 On 16/03/2017 21:02, Dauer, Edward wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Re: K3 SHUTTING DOWN

2017-07-29 Thread Colin
Mike, Ignoring the mode in use, into a dummy load the K3 is shutting down at power in excess of 40W on tune. I'm using a 40A PSU and a new factory made power lead. I am beginning to suspect the PA. 73 Colin, G3PSM On 25/07/2017 17:24, Mike Flowers wrote: If you have a dummy load, try

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Re: K3 SHUTTING DOWN

2017-07-29 Thread Colin
Don, Looks like I'll have to do that as it is happening on TUNE. I was trying to elimate all the obvious problems first. 73 Colin, G3PSM On 29/07/2017 17:22, Don Wilhelm wrote: Colin, Does the K3 shut down operating into a dummy load when TUNE is selected? If so

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SHUTTING DOWN OPERATING JT65

2017-07-25 Thread Colin
is excessive and one occasion while I was testing actually shut down on receive. It isn't the DC lead as I have replaced that with a factory supplied item. I'm still working on it but unless the experts in this group have any ideas I will attempt to re-invent the wheel. 73 Colin, G3PSM On 23/07

[Elecraft] Fwd: Re: K3 SHUTTING DOWN OPERATING JT65

2017-07-25 Thread Colin
Buddy/Mike, further to my earlier email the current on receive is actually 1.05A as measured on a digital multimeter and not 5A as indicated on the PSU analogue meter. Of course this doesn't solve the immediate problem. 73 Colin, G3PSM Forwarded Message Subject

Re: [Elecraft] Windows update clobbered me

2019-07-20 Thread Colin
next... Have you gone to properties in USB Serial Converter and checked the VCP box?   A similar thing happened to me when I upgraded to 1903 a couple of days ago. 72 Colin, G3PSM On 20/07/2019 16:18, Clay Autery wrote: THIS! jv16.org  <  The Registry Cleaner, et al. that I

Re: [Elecraft] Reflector email problems

2019-11-17 Thread Colin
Kevinyour original and all the following repeats arrived in the UK when you sent them. 73 Colin, G3PSM On 17/11/2019 19:09, kevinr wrote: Were you able to see my net announcement either from last night or today?    73,   Kevin. On 11/17/19 11:07 AM, Rose wrote: FWIW, I'm not aware

[Elecraft] KX1 Q6 problem

2004-09-15 Thread Colin WHITMORE
of the flathead screw may be coming into contact with the opening in the case of the transistor and grounding Q6. Any thoughts? Cheers, Colin - AC0S ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

[Elecraft] New Rigs!?

2004-12-24 Thread Colin Whitmore
in Aptos are not sleeping! We didn't think so. Cheers, Colin -AC0S ___ 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

[Elecraft] Katiegram Arrived

2008-04-12 Thread Colin Leonard
Hi My long awaited Katiegram arrived today 12-04-2008 Confirmed order date 02-11-2008. Shipping within the next two to three weeks. 73 de Colin G4ERO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

[Elecraft] That's just wrong!

2008-12-12 Thread Colin Whitmore
. Woo Hoo, Snoopy Dance! So now the bad news..., before I can get home, she takes it and wraps it for an X-mas gift and stashes it along with the rest of the packages. That's just wrong! Even less patient, Colin - AC0S___ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] K3 Utility doesn't respond

2008-12-28 Thread Colin Whitmore
to have the K3 in some particular configuration, other than plugging in the RS232 and turning it on. Oh Great K-Rig Oracle - Please enlighten me!!! Cheers, Colin - AC0S___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] K1 and PSK

2009-01-30 Thread Colin Whitmore
John, Try the following website to convert your K1 from CW only to SSB. http://it.geocities.com/giulianoi0cg/k1_page.html Cheers, Colin - AC0S From: John Wiener ja...@fuse.net Can someone direct me to information on how to hook up my SL1+ to the K1 to do PSK? Thanks, John AB8O

[Elecraft] SPLIT

2009-02-14 Thread Colin Potter
Hi all, need help! Using ver 2.78 ser 2014. Find SPLIT is not working CW or SSB! Was working previously with other versions. Powered up again and reloaded firmware DSP to no avail. SPLT SV YES or no - makes no difference. Checked mode same VFO A and VFO B. Need this for K5D asap!! 73 Colin

[Elecraft] Breathless with Anticipation

2008-11-07 Thread Colin Whitmore
Oh, Happy Dance. Oh, Happy Dance. A Katie-Gram for me!!! Cheers, Colin - AC0S___ 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

[Elecraft] K2 is angry with me

2008-11-10 Thread Colin Whitmore
are set to the QRP version (e.g.: Mode = CW, ATU = Auto, StL = 030, StP = 0.60, etc.) and still nothin', ziltch, nada. No sidetone on key down and no Spot sound. What am I missing? Cheers, Colin - AC0S ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

[Elecraft] KN5G/P on Galveston Is.

2005-09-26 Thread Colin WHITMORE
'Crafters, KN5G/P is operating on 14.260 (1820Z) from Galveston Is. with his K2 running 5W into a 1/2-wave vertical. Cheers, Colin -AC0S ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

[Elecraft] Hallicrafters SX-43

2005-12-30 Thread Colin WHITMORE
, but I'm not sure. Does anyone have any ideas? Please respond direct. Cheers, Colin - AC0S ___ 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

[Elecraft] Subscription

2010-12-27 Thread Colin Potter
How do I subscribe to K3-only - at present I have the whole Elecraft reflector and get swamped. Thanks, HNY Colin M0DDT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] Help - XV432 output pwr drops

2011-01-01 Thread Colin VE3MSC
instead of 2.2 nom (I'm not worried about this - its LOsc). Any ideas? 73 VE3MSC Colin __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] XV smokin' hot

2011-01-07 Thread Colin VE3MSC
I've built up all 3 XVs, and find the 432 the hottest of the bunch. What are you doing to manage the heat ? My output power drops and the case hits over 60C / 140F if I run for a minute at about 10W. (Attenuator not a factor as driving at low level). VE3MSC Colin

Re: [Elecraft] XV smokin' hot

2011-01-07 Thread Colin VE3MSC
2.25 (at bias 0.02) and 2.4 at my current bias level. The current consumption is less than 4A at about 13.6V. I should mention am running it continuous (1min on/off) (not SSB) as I do a lot of digital work. On 1/7/2011 6:25 PM, Colin VE3MSC wrote: I've built up all 3 XVs, and find the 432

Re: [Elecraft] XV smokin' hot - no longer

2011-01-08 Thread Colin VE3MSC
-Key. Thanks for the input from several of you off list. 73 VE3MSC Colin __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] Solved - XV144, XV222, XV432

2011-01-15 Thread Colin VE3MSC
not go through the big via, so I soldered it at the diode on the top of the board. 73 VE3MSC Colin __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and WSPR

2011-02-05 Thread Colin Potter
is good too! Good luck 73 Colin M0DDT - Original Message - From: Mike Weir ve3...@hotmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2011 1:42 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 and WSPR Good evening, I tried about a month ago to get the K3 working with WSPR

[Elecraft] K2 4 MHz Osc Calibration with RWM Moscow [C1]

2010-05-12 Thread Colin BUTCHER
to 1KHz Zero beat with SPOT tone against RWM signal and then proceed with the N6KR method for setting the 4MHz oscillator (by setting the difference between the BFO and VFO to exactly 9996 with C22) Comments gratefully received. Many thanks Colin M0XED

Re: [Elecraft] Unhappy with your KX3

2012-08-05 Thread M5FRA - Colin
From the overwhelming reports from satisfied users it's a damn good box! Colin - G8FRA/M5FRA m5fra.org.uk http://www.m5fra.org.uk -- Original Message -- From: emann...@csc.uvic.ca many hams don't yet grasp that a modern radio is mostly implemented in software

[Elecraft] KXAT3 tuner

2012-09-10 Thread M5FRA - Colin
Is there a spec for the tuner anywhere? I would like to know the range of input impedances it will match Colin - G8FRA/M5FRA m5fra.org.uk __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] Got the tracking email

2012-09-21 Thread M5FRA - Colin
... for my KX3 complete with the elusive paddle. Best news this week! Colin - G8FRA/M5FRA m5fra.org.uk __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

[Elecraft] [KX3] first impressions

2012-10-06 Thread M5FRA - Colin
the stereo effect audio, it takes some getting used to. There are one or two minor niggles but hey nothing is perfect and at the moment the KX3 is the closest to perfection of any rig I have used! Thanks Elecraft, for your superb customer service and for an truly excellent rig! Colin - G8FRA

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Filter Blow-By

2012-10-08 Thread M5FRA - Colin
these days, my guess a lot is from incorrectly setup amplifiers/rigs with bad CW waveforms or both! Colin - G8FRA/M5FRA m5fra.org.uk http://www.m5fra.org.uk -- Original Message -- From: jimk...@aol.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 08/10/2012 18:46:09 Subject: [Elecraft] KX3

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Filter Blow-By

2012-10-09 Thread M5FRA - Colin
As a update to my previous post I measured the opposite sideband rejection on 20m and got 58db which is within spec and not that bad for a direct conversion RX. While I would like it to be better I can live with those sort of figures. Colin - G8FRA/M5FRA m5fra.org.uk http

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Filter Blow-By

2012-10-09 Thread M5FRA - Colin
. The settings were PRE (20db) = on, B/W 250Hz, XFIL=FL3. I did not get the the 50Hz sigs that you found. Could that have been front end overload? I use mostly CW and have not found any of this to be a problem. Colin - G8FRA/M5FRA m5fra.org.uk http://www.m5fra.org.uk -- Original

Re: [Elecraft] And 2140 (was: [KX3] Serial No. 2148)

2012-10-11 Thread M5FRA - Colin
You are lucky, S/N 1977 took 5 days to get from the US to the UK and another 9 days to clear customs and be delivered. Worth the wait though! Colin - G8FRA/M5FRA m5fra.org.uk http://www.m5fra.org.uk -- Original Message -- From: Jon K Hellan hel...@acm.org To: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions

2012-11-07 Thread M5FRA - Colin
My thoughts also. Colin - G8FRA/M5FRA m5fra.org.uk http://www.m5fra.org.uk -- Original Message -- From: Tim Hague m0...@yahoo.co.uk Wouldn't touch anything from RM, very poor performance and quality. Expanded CB designs, no support. The only thing going is they are cheap

Re: [Elecraft] CW Decoding - Your Brain is best

2012-11-08 Thread M5FRA - Colin
with hand coded Morse. If you want to use CW then just be determined to learn it and enjoy doing something that no amount of money can buy. Colin - G8FRA/M5FRA m5fra.org.uk http://www.m5fra.org.uk __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] CW Decoding - Your Brain is best

2012-11-08 Thread M5FRA - Colin
. Thing is who would get the award, the computer or the OP? No contact with other human beings and minimal effort. Buy a radio, an antenna and a PC, download the software, add you details to the prog and let it run? Is that what the hobby has come to? Colin - G8FRA/M5FRA m5fra.org.uk http

Re: [Elecraft] CW Decoding - Your Brain is best

2012-11-09 Thread M5FRA - Colin
If that was directed at me Fred it is simply not true. My comments are from experience not dogma. 73 Colin - G8FRA/M5FRA m5fra.org.uk http://www.m5fra.org.uk -- Original Message -- From: Fred Smith m...@mo-net.com To: 'M5FRA - Colin' m5...@btinternet.com;Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] CW Decoding - Your Brain is best

2012-11-09 Thread M5FRA - Colin
is about people communicating and total PC control is just a step too far. Colin - G8FRA/M5FRA m5fra.org.uk http://www.m5fra.org.uk -- Original Message -- From: Jim Douglass h...@odsgc.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 09/11/2012 13:13:05 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Decoding

Re: [Elecraft] Random length wire for use with KX3

2012-11-09 Thread M5FRA - Colin
Joe, this week I made a switchable 1:1/4:1 balun for the KX3. Tried it on a 20M EFHW and the internal tuner tuned it using the 4:1 setting. See http://www.linkradio.it/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=232:balun-11-41-switchablecatid=11Itemid=25 Colin - G8FRA/M5FRA

Re: [Elecraft] XV432 Oscillates with Amp connected

2011-05-11 Thread Colin VE3MSC
done the PCBoard mod to ground top/bottom sides near the relay down in front, suggested by someone else. I was able to work a handful for the spring sprint - including Steve VE3SMA - as a result of these changes. Good luck Colin Haig VE3MSC At 07:19 PM 2011-05-10, Stu2 wrote: Thanks guys! It's

[Elecraft] KX3 DVR problem.

2013-04-03 Thread Colin Leonard
wonder if others have noted this. Or if I am doing something wrong. Have installed the latest Beta firmware so not sure if there be a bug as it is the first time I have tried the repeat feature. 73 de Colin G4ERO - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version

Re: [Elecraft] XV-144 Receiver RF Amp Bias Adjustments

2011-08-04 Thread Colin VE3MSC
Don - do you mean diode across the K6 and K7 relay coil or do you mean connect at the NO contact of K5 ? From schematic in Rev E Owner Manual, it looks like K5 normally open contact provides 12T that connects to both K6 and K7 coils. The PN preamp + MAR3 are powered by same 12T, and I

Re: [Elecraft] XV-144 Receiver RF Amp Bias Adjustments

2011-08-04 Thread Colin VE3MSC
of a second. Sometimes the XV will blink all the powerbar lights and need a reset. Been trying to track this down. I slowed my rig QSK to 20ms from 15ms, and that helped a lot. Still seeing something not right. At 08:09 AM 2011-08-04, Don Wilhelm wrote: Colin, No, I mean that D15 would be better

Re: [Elecraft] XV144

2011-08-28 Thread Colin VE3MSC
You might want to contact Elecraft for a different variable inductor or crystal for the XV144. I had the same problem months back, and they discovered that they were shipping the wrong xtal for the 144. 73 Colin VE3MSC At 08:21 AM 2011-08-28, David Heinsohn wrote: Hello All I use a K2

Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] OT: Verizon's response to Net Neutrality: in Morse code!!

2015-02-27 Thread Colin Thomas
don't bother to read his posts. -- Original Message -- From: Colin Thomas colin.g3...@gmail.com To: Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 2/27/2015 9:30:06 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] OT: Verizon's response to Net Neutrality: in Morse code!! Guys, Give it a break. I

Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] OT: Verizon's response to Net Neutrality: in Morse code!!

2015-02-27 Thread Colin Thomas
Guys, Give it a break. I joined this reflector to learn about Elecraft products, not the state of the US Internet Service Providers problems! You do have subscribers from outside of the U.S. 73 Colin, G3PSM On 27 February 2015 at 15:13, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: Well, I

[Elecraft] FS K3/100 SN 5645

2015-11-17 Thread Colin Jenkins
Pictures available upon request. Asking $2,300 shipped CONUS. I accept PayPal or USPS Money Order. Best, Colin KU5B __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

[Elecraft] K3 - No RX/TX

2015-12-14 Thread Colin Thomas
Colin, G3PSM __ 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 email

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - No RX/TX

2015-12-15 Thread Colin Thomas
Kudos to Howard at Elecraft support for immediately shipping out a new KSYN3A board. Hopefully it'll arrive in time for Christmas - UK Customs permitting. 73 Colin, G3PSM On 14 December 2015 at 11:56, Colin Thomas <colin.g3...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all, > > Before I bother

[Elecraft] K3 - No RX/TX

2015-12-14 Thread Colin Thomas
Thanks to everyone that has responded. It looks like the KSYN3A has died a death so time to contact Elecraft support. 73 Colin, G3PSM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - No RX/TX

2015-12-14 Thread Colin Thomas
Thanks for that Alan, I have reseated the board itself and the TMP connections but no difference. 73 Colin, G3PSM On 14 December 2015 at 21:08, Alan Sewell N5NA <acsew...@gmail.com> wrote: > I had a similar problem a month or two ago. I had upgraded my synthesizer > back

Re: [Elecraft] K2 kit ordering

2017-02-25 Thread Colin Thomas
Martin, why not order from a UK dealer? 73 Colin, G3PSM On 25 Feb 2017 4:53 am, "Martin Sole" <hs0...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi, > > So it's time I got on with this, and I can see it happening really soon. > Before I proceed though I'd like to get an idea

Re: [Elecraft] Any EME gurus with the XV-144 monitoring?

2014-03-25 Thread Colin Haig (VE3MSC)
have cooked up for that. Colin VE3MSC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Lawrence Sent: March 25, 2014 11:44 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Any EME gurus with the XV-144 monitoring? I'm

[Elecraft] Mounting a KX3+PX3 ?

2017-03-30 Thread Colin Haig (VE3MSC)
Any recommendations on how to mount a KX3+PX3 ? I want to try it out with my microwave setup, and would like to mount them on flat board or aluminum base, and was wondering what people have done for mounting brackets? Thanks in advance and 73, Colin VE3MSC

[Elecraft] Mobile operation RFI from QRO (was KPA500 mobile)

2017-04-15 Thread Colin Brench via Elecraft
don't do that :-/  )   Very 73,       Colin..     WDJR __ 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