Re: [Elecraft] Macintosh version of Elecraft KX3 Utility

What a wonderful idea… I’m thinking about adding a Pi to my shack/field kit to handle a number of chores without needing a larger computer. David Thompson Jack of All Trades Master of None dbthomp...@me.com > On Mar 27, 2019, at 15:13, Andy McMullin wrote: > > Wes, > > I wonder if a better

Re: [Elecraft] Alpha Antenna/KX3.

Hi Rich and the reflector… I use a Wolf River Coils mini with the large whip (210in I think) for portable ops. It came with three radials. After reading Rudy Severns’ articles, I built a set of 16+- ft radials (total of 18 - 3ea of 6 into 1) for the unit. I have only anecdotal evidence, but I

Re: [Elecraft] No Pwr out 20M

Good afternoon, Jim… Do not be embarrassed. I’m a newly-minted operator and have all kinds of mistakes yet to be made. I can say that I have a lot of experience with computers and cannot tell you how many times the question “is it plugged in?” should have been the first things I checked. I

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Issues

Good morning reflector peeps… As a new operator and a relatively new owner of a new-to-me KX3, this was a good thing to read. No, I do not have problems with any of the buttons of my KX3. But, that little radio goes a lot of places with me and this will be something I remember should the need

Re: [Elecraft] WWV 100th Anniversary Event

Good morning John… I cannot yet tell what my schedule will be the end of September/first of October. My middle child and his wife live in Denver and I am wanting to make a trip that way sometime this year. I cannot think of more fun than to bring the kids to the event and spend a few minutes

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net Sunday August 11, 2019

Thanks for running the net, Jim. It was my first check-in and I enjoyed hearing the group. 73 de AG7TX… David Thompson, AG7TX Jack of All Trades Master of None dbthomp...@me.com > On Aug 11, 2019, at 15:36, Jim White NC0JW wrote: > > Our normal net control Eric WB9JNZ was unable to

Re: [Elecraft] AX1 Loaded Whip Antenna - Elevation and Counterpoise?

Joe… Will you have reprints available? I would like to see a copy of the article. Thanks! David Thompson, AG7TX Jack of All Trades Master of None dbthomp...@me.com > On Aug 5, 2019, at 02:21, J Chester wrote: > > Bret, > > I’ve just submitted a review of the AX1 to Practical Wireless

Re: [Elecraft] K3s WSJT-x V2.1.2 no vox

> On Dec 3, 2019, at 07:20, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > If the WSJT Tune frequency is 1500 Hz, there is a beating between 1500 and > the refresh rate of the ALC displayed value. Simply move the TX audio > frequency up or down to eliminate this. Makes for MUCH easier adjustment of > audio

Re: [Elecraft] RX noise and 2-wire lines

I would like to know more about your receive antenna. At my home, I deal with S7-S9+ noise and am looking for some way to be able to operate besides FT8. Thanks… David Thompson, AG7TX Jack of All Trades Master of None dbthomp...@me.com > On Oct 28, 2019, at 14:31, Drew AF2Z wrote: > > My

Re: [Elecraft] KX / AX line discussions

Wayne, Thanks for the tip. I applied for membership just now. 73 de AG7TX David Thompson, AG7TX Jack of All Trades Master of None dbthomp...@me.com > On Oct 18, 2019, at 07:02, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > Hi all, > > I'd like to thank the moderators for successfully transitioning the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

GM, I was on the 20m frequency and listening and heard some traffic at 14050, but it too fast for me to copy. I had to leave to pick up my son from the airport before the 40m session began, so I missed that one. (I need a mobile rig in the 4Runner — on the list.) I started learning Morse a

Re: [Elecraft] Learning the code

Hi Ken, You are correct… an excellent way to learn is the Koch method with the Farnsworth spacing. Characters are typically formed at 20wpm and then space increase to get the speed down to something copyable. That gives good sound and an adjustable pace. I’m learning now and using the

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Well-being check

> On Mar 15, 2020, at 05:10, Lyn Norstad wrote: > > How is everyone doing? Good morning from almost the west coast. My middle child (Older Son) is visiting with me here in Carson City for awhile. We had a couple of nice days last week and spent them over at a local park. I setup a SOTAbeams

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB filters

Hi John, There’s a nice writeup from Wayne and Eric here: https://elecraft.com/pages/k3s-crystal-roofing-filters Perhaps that will help. It certainly helped me. 73 de AG7TX David Thompson, AG7TX Jack of All Trades Master of None dbthomp...@me.com > On Mar 31, 2020, at 08:00, John Simmons

Re: [Elecraft] Direct mounting an AX1 to a T1 ATU?

I wonder if the tripod mount would work to hold the T1, AX1, run a counterpoise or two from the mount, and then a cable to the radio? Any thoughts? David Thompson, AG7TX Jack of All Trades Master of None dbthomp...@me.com > On May 12, 2020, at 09:37, Jim Sheldon wrote: > > I've done it

Re: [Elecraft] Availability

I also bought my KX3/PX3 used from a nice ham in St. Louis through fleaBay. The units came in perfect condition packed in a Nanuck case. I bought the KXPA100 new, though. It’s a wonderful station, especially when working portable. I see a KX3 on fleaBay every week or two. The prices aren’t

[Elecraft] KX3 2m Transverter Error

Good evening all, When I powered up my KX3 this evening, it displayed ERR 2M on VFO B and d=004 on VFO A. If I turn off the 2m transverter in the configuration menu, the unit powers up without error. I pulled the back and reseated the ribbon cable. This did not correct the issue. I’m

[Elecraft] K3 current draw

Morning group, After spending some time searching, I cannot find a table of measured current draw versus power output for the K3. I’m working on how much battery I need for portable ops and this information would be good so I can estimate the energy requirements for my system. There is an old

Re: [Elecraft] External battery for KX2, field day and SOTA

Morning Doug, Like many others who responded to you, I use Bioenno LFP batteries to power my radios in the field. I currently have three packs, a 3Ah, a 15Ah, and a new 60Ah. The latter was purchased for Field Day and will power my K3, station computer, and whatnot in the field. (Yes, I’m

Re: [Elecraft] Tired of fretting about the K4.....see what a KX2 looks like at 12, 800 ft

Lovely! That makes me want to get out and do some hiking, but not Class 3! David Thompson, AG7TX Jack of All Trades Master of None dbthomp...@me.com > On Jul 21, 2020, at 07:47, Paul Gacek via Elecraft > wrote: > > Here are a few snaps of me and my KX2 up in the California Sierra Nevada >

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale: K1-4 w/ATU, backlight mod, and wire tilt bail

Steve asked me to post that the K1 is sold. > On Aug 9, 2020, at 18:41, N8WL wrote: > > For Sale: Elecraft K1 Portable QRP CW Transceiver, S/N 3225. David Thompson, AG7TX Jack of All Trades Master of None dbthomp...@me.com __

Re: [Elecraft] "On second thought, I'll take the stairs."

Morning Wayne, From one writer to another, that was a very nice piece! Like Elecraft radios, it was well-crafted and had just the right amount of “stuff.” I’ve been a ham for a little more than a year. I’ve worked quite a few stations using FT8 — because that is about all I can do here at the

Re: [Elecraft] Finding stuff on the 'net

Thank you for sharing that, Kevin. It was lovely, almost to the point of being poetic. I just live over the hill from the writer, here in Carson City. The fishing analogy works. I’m learning Morse Code. I need practice and have a bit of key-fright. Slow-speed CWT is Wednesday, so I’m hoping

[Elecraft] K1 backlight kit

Good evening all, I’m looking for a LCD backlight kit for the K1. I don’t see it listed on the Elecraft site anymore and am kicking myself for not picking one up sooner. If anyone has a kit that is no longer needed, I would be interested. Please contact me off-list. 73 de AG7TX... David

Re: [Elecraft] K1 backlight kit

> On May 16, 2021, at 06:06, Louandzip via Elecraft > wrote: > > If you can't find a kit: I modded my K1 to illuminate the LCD back in '03, > before the mod kit was available. It's pretty easy to do (a white sticker, > two leds, and a resistor) and works very well, but it does require a >

[Elecraft] Broken MH3

Morning all, While working the 13 Colonies event, I found I had three of the 13 stations missing (plus the specials) and those were running only phone. I noticed K2I was on the phone portion of 40m so I sent my call (CW mode). He worked me, although it took several tries to make the exchange

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

> On Apr 23, 2021, at 22:08, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > Anyone remember "drafting"? A favorite class in high school: blueprints, > mechanical drawings, schematics, straight edges, hand lettering, projections > and elevations. We invented things to draw that weren't real, but looked like > they

Re: [Elecraft] Buyer Beware!

GA all, I’ve turned this outfit in so many times I can no longer count. I don’t know how these keep getting through fleaBay, but they do. Be careful out there. I will generally not buy radio gear if a callsign is not present in the description and/or photographs. Good catch... David

Re: [Elecraft] OT: The day I found out I was going to be an engineer

On 9/17/2023 6:16 AM, Larry (K8UT) wrote: One of my favorite Dilbert videos - when mom discovers her son has "the knack"." I love that clip! It makes me laugh every time. (Yes, I am an engineer...) -=d -- David Thompson, AG7TX __

[Elecraft] A Rumination on Washoe Lake SP

Evening all... After a busy morning dealing with work-kinda stuff, it was too hot here in Carson to get The Girl (my dog) out for walkies. So we stayed indoors until the sun moved to the west and drove me from my workroom. We drove north from Carson City to Washoe Lake State Park. It is a

Re: [Elecraft] AX1 dipole

On 9/29/2022 11:12 AM, Fred Jensen wrote: Someone has called the sheriff on me twice while set up on a park bench with my Alexloop.  I suspect the AX1, with or without a counterpoise, would be less likely to provoke someone to do that.  One woman approached me and asked me if I was the CIA.

Re: [Elecraft] K2/10

On 5/13/2023 4:06 PM, Christopher Rhoney wrote: Allan- Your best bet is to contact Dave Van Wallaghen at serv...@w8fgu.com. (Dave's address is on the Cc line.) Dave works on legacy Elecraft products for Elecraft, and he provides absolutely expert level service. I'll add my +1 to Dave's

Re: [Elecraft] KH1 firmware rev. 1.24 now available (CW/SSB cross-mode)

On 2/5/24 11:33 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Rev. 1.24 of the KH1 firmware provides this CW/SSB cross-mode capability. There are no settings needed for this: Wayne... I just wanted to say thank you for making this addition. One of the features of my KX1 that is always appreciated is its ability

Re: [Elecraft] AX1 40 meter coil with KH1

On 3/5/2024 9:28 AM, William Combs via Elecraft wrote: I was wondering if the 40 meter coil from the AX1 could be used with the KH1. Howdy William... I use the AXE with the KH1 for 40m with the 32ft counterpoise from the AXE kit. I am able to get a good enough match to operate on 40m and

Re: [Elecraft] Tip: Front Panel Illumination Tip

On 3/6/24 10:39 AM, Rick Tavan wrote: Here is a small, LED, clip-on lamp that solved the problem for me: Morning Rick... Thanks for sharing your experience and the link. You're right about the front panel of my K3 and it is not getting better as I age. :/ On a side note, I find a good