[Elecraft] K3/0 Display - for sale

2022-12-16 Thread Michael Walker
Hi All I have a K3/0 Control Head for sale, s/n 246. It has all the cables that go with it. It came off a remote station that was parted out. The radio went one way, and the RemoteRig went another way. Please email me off list if you are seriously interested. My preference is to ship to

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 transformer removal

2022-11-22 Thread Michael Walker
Not really. Just label the wires so you know were to put them when it comes back. Undo the bolt and pull the big torroid out. You'll notice the KPA500 is a lot lighter now. :) 73, mike va3mw On Tue, Nov 22, 2022 at 6:42 AM wrote: > I am sending my KPA500 to Watsonville for service. The

Re: [Elecraft] W2 Software

2022-10-19 Thread Michael Walker
Hi John I have used Com ports on Win 11 without issue. If you have one, you will want to check in device manager and see if you see the port. 73, Mike va3mw On Wed, Oct 19, 2022 at 5:28 PM John Chappell G3XRJ wrote: > Can anybody confirm that Elecraft W2 software runs on a Windows 11 PC. >

Re: [Elecraft] DX Clusters reccomendation

2022-07-28 Thread Michael Walker
Hi Paul I run va3mw.dxcluster.org on port 41112. It is a DX Spider node and I am connected to ve7cc as well. It does not have world wide spots on it but only posts spots originating from zones 2, 4 and 5. By limiting spots at the source (inbound to my cluster) it cuts down on traffic and any

Re: [Elecraft] New wattmeter plans?

2022-01-14 Thread Michael Walker
Many of us remote operators have interfaced most watt meters that have an RS232 port to be web based. The investment can be as basic as a Raspberry PI, USB/RS232 adapter and the cable that goes with the wattmeter. Using the NodeRed hardware integration tool it will give you a web based access to

Re: [Elecraft] Parts swappers -- is this a real "thing"

2021-10-29 Thread Michael Walker
If it is a real thing, I would have tripped over it by now. However, if you are selling an FT101ZD with 6146B tubes in it, that might be a different story. 73, Mike On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 9:52 AM Greg Mitchell wrote: > My personal opinion is that it's not a real thing (at least not as enough

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

2021-10-20 Thread Michael Walker
I guess hooking up the KPA500 right to your Xfinity Coax and doing automated FT8 on 20M would not be the best thing to do. :) Sorry, I couldn't resist. And, seriously, if it was me, I would head to the main local office if you can. find the manager or owner and request him to show the data that

[Elecraft] W2 200W HF Coupler for sale

2021-09-24 Thread Michael Walker
I have 1 brand new never used (due to an order mistake that I made) 200W HF coupler for the W2 watt meter that I would like to part with. It is literally brand new in the box! https://elecraft.com/products/dchf-200a_1-8-54-mhz-0-1-200w-additional-coupler $190 US and I'll ship for free via

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Power Level

2021-09-18 Thread Michael Walker
Does Expert publish a list of radios they will not warranty their amp on? Mike va3mw > On Sep 18, 2021, at 10:16 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > > For a long time, W8JI, who has designed ham power amps, has observed that > some JA rigs have this problem. And for a long time, the mfrs have failed to

[Elecraft] W2 200w HF couplers for sale

2021-09-09 Thread Michael Walker
I have 2 brand new never used (due to an order mistake that I made) 200W HF couplers for the W2 watt meter that I would like to part with. They are literally brand new in the box! https://elecraft.com/products/dchf-200a_1-8-54-mhz-0-1-200w-additional-coupler My mistake is your gain as the car

[Elecraft] W2 Sensors - calibration

2021-07-17 Thread Michael Walker
Hi All At the moment, I am using a 200 watt HF W2 Sensor on VHF, and while I realize it isn't far from perfect, it is perfectly good enough to tell me if I have LOTS of watts out on a remote VHF station or no watts out. I could calibrate it against a known good watt meter if need as that is easy

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 and excessive drive

2021-07-04 Thread Michael Walker
You likely blew one of the Caps in the Low Pass filter. If you open it up and have a look, you will clearly see the damage. I've seen this done before on a friends that I had to repair for him. I just replaced the blown parts and then swept it with a VNA to ensure it was still operational.

Re: [Elecraft] HOA Crap

2021-06-29 Thread Michael Walker
Rick I think you need to look at the average age of today's ham (hopefully, it is going down). Ham radio is what you make it. Your version is just fine for you. How you actually get on the air is not a law. It isn't a requirement. All you have to do is work within the legal requirements for

Re: [Elecraft] Don’t throw those old DOS computers away

2021-06-28 Thread Michael Walker
I agree with Jim on this one. :) Mike va3mw On Mon, Jun 28, 2021 at 4:55 AM Jim Brown wrote: > Yes, he SHOULD throw it away and learn modern logging software. Among > other things, that modern software can easily link computers from > multiple stations in a club setup. That's important,

Re: [Elecraft] k3 STEPPIR 6Meters

2021-05-02 Thread Michael Walker
I added the 6M element and wasn't happy with the performance. I remodelled it and I was able to improve a number of things and posted the measurements on my QRZ page if you are interested. Not only did it model better it performed better and loaded better as the SWR was lower. A bunch of my

Re: [Elecraft] Product Availability Was: Re: QSO Today Expo - Estimated K4 related shipping schedule

2021-04-01 Thread Michael Walker
Barry Flex is actually shipping radios today. The world wide sales have been so strong that they have not been able to keep up to the demand but those timelines are getting much shorter every week. The website has the current delivery delays for each product. Much of the electronics

Re: [Elecraft] Where are the K4 reviews?

2021-03-31 Thread Michael Walker
It is a good thing none of you are waiting for a new Bike. It will be 2023 before the bike industry recovers. Or build a house. Here in Canada (where we have lots of wood) lumber prices are up over 180%. 2x4" x 8ft aren't cheap. Mike va3mw

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

2021-03-23 Thread Michael Walker
If your Net Control station has an accurate enough ear to tell you are 12Hz off frequency on an SSB net, I would ask him to align it for you. On 80M, you may be only off frequency by a few hz. 12Hz at 50Mhz is really nothing. If it concerns you, you will need to align it with the correct

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 protection

2021-03-18 Thread Michael Walker
Hi Andy I blew my 6M Caps one day, but it was 100% my stupidity when I kept bombarding it with a full 100w carrier when I had the amp to go 'online' when it was turned on. This is a firmware setting. It tripped off the first time. I reset it and hit it again (not thinking) and the CAPs blew. I

Re: [Elecraft] K4 QSO With Wayne

2021-01-25 Thread Michael Walker
Nice I was just trading a few emails with him. Mike va3mw On Mon, Jan 25, 2021 at 11:22 PM Tony <73gu...@gmail.com> wrote: > All: > > Just had a CW QSO with Wayne N6KR on 40M with his K4. The rig sounds > great on the air. > > I didn't realize I was talking to the man who designed my FB K3S :

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Bypass Power Limit?

2020-12-25 Thread Michael Walker
Hi Eric A 100 watts works without issue. What sort of power did you have in mind? Mike On Fri, Dec 25, 2020 at 8:01 PM eric norris via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > How much power can I run through a KPA500 that is in BYPASS, or turned > off? That is, using exciter power

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 P command not working from RPI and node red, any ideas?

2020-12-20 Thread Michael Walker
To add to my previous email, if you check with the Hams on the Node Red Amateur group in groups.io, someone will have a KPA500 flow that already works. nodered-hamra...@groups.io Mike va3mw On Sun, Dec 20, 2020 at 10:24 PM Michael Walker wrote: > Hi Dave > > What is the display sa

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 P command not working from RPI and node red, any ideas?

2020-12-20 Thread Michael Walker
Hi Dave What is the display saying when you’re trying to power it up?. I had NodeRed code running for it just fine never had an issue with it. I found at times I managed to get it into the binary upload mode which would mess it up. Mike VA3MW > On Dec 20, 2020, at 9:45 PM, davedkv wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] Kinda cool graphic of solar activity

2020-12-02 Thread Michael Walker
If you really want to learn about the Solar Forecast, watch this. This is all new science to solar storms and the talk directly impacts HF operators. I won't spoil the ending, but if you want to see 10M open 24 hrs/day, it is worth watching. https://youtu.be/lRNJPkQPo_g Mike va3mw On Wed,

Re: [Elecraft] Used antenna - Arecio antenna collapses

2020-12-02 Thread Michael Walker
Sorry, not funny. Arecibo was a great site and there are a number of Hams that are part of the dish and who were employed thanks to the installation. It is a pretty sad day, not only for the loss of technology, but also their livelihood. Mike va3mw On Wed, Dec 2, 2020 at 9:01 AM

Re: [Elecraft] Fair price for a used KPA500?

2020-11-20 Thread Michael Walker
I agree with Buck at about the 80% point. If you are selling, I would start there and move down if you need to. Mike va3mw On Fri, Nov 20, 2020 at 9:54 AM Buck wrote: > As a general rule I use 80 - 85% of retail for a current production rig > in excellent condition. Elecraft gear would be

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500/FlexRadio 6400

2020-09-15 Thread Michael Walker
d should help Mike. He is also welcome to contact me > direct and I can assist. > > 73 > Dave wo2x > > > Sent from my waxed string and tin cans. > > > On Sep 15, 2020, at 10:17 PM, Michael Walker > wrote: > > > > Mike > > > > I keep read

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500/FlexRadio 6400

2020-09-15 Thread Michael Walker
Mike I keep reading what you wrote, but how can you tell the difference? The Band data is the only thing that the KPA500 requires to operate. It really doesn't care about the exact frequency. If you change bands on the 6400 and the KPA500 tracks from 1 band to another, then your installation

Re: [Elecraft] my KPA1500 and 160M

2020-09-01 Thread Michael Walker
Do you have actual antenna measurements with an analyzer? It would be helpful to know what the KTA500 is seeing. Mike va3mw On Tue, Sep 1, 2020 at 1:31 PM Daniel Carille via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > Be sure the K3 tuner is off when using the KPA1500’s tuner. > Dan - NB2P

Re: [Elecraft] Seeking comments on Ham Expo from participants

2020-08-22 Thread Michael Walker
I had to do 2 presentations. The Q and A was really good I thought and well managed when you consider over 26,000 people registered and about 1/2 of those showed up on Saturday, just like a normal Hamfest. But, yes, I have a list of things I would like to see changed for the one in March. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY for SOTA?

2020-08-17 Thread Michael Walker
Wayne I think doing RTTY is a good idea. Speaking from someone who used to own a Model 15 with Tube Terminal Unit! :) I still do RTTY today. Mike va3mw On Mon, Aug 17, 2020 at 9:27 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > No, this is not a trick question :) And yes, I'm aware that most data > mode

Re: [Elecraft] Calibrating RX on the K144XV

2020-07-15 Thread Michael Walker
Hi Randy I used to own the 144XV and yes, it was off frequency with no way to actually tune the actual transverter. I actually did add a GPSDO for a reference that helped. Next, it drifted all over the place. So, to answer your question, yes, this is normal. Mike va3mw On Wed, Jul 15, 2020

Re: [Elecraft] kx2 SSB always in TX

2020-06-30 Thread Michael Walker
- either you have a bad mic plug on that MH3, or there > is a problem with your KX2 mic jack. > Do you know anyone else who has a KX2 or KX3 that could try your > microphone? > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 6/30/2020 3:02 PM, Michael Walker wrote: > > Ops, missed that.

Re: [Elecraft] kx2 SSB always in TX

2020-06-30 Thread Michael Walker
. Mike va3mw On Tue, Jun 30, 2020 at 2:56 PM Don Wilhelm wrote: > Mike, > > Did you read the continuity between the 1st and 2nd rings of the MH3 plug? > The MH3 PTT connects those two rings (and not the shell). > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 6/30/2020 1:27 PM, Michael W

Re: [Elecraft] kx2 SSB always in TX

2020-06-30 Thread Michael Walker
nto transmit, the KX2 has a problem. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 6/30/2020 12:59 PM, Michael Walker wrote: > > Hi All > > > > I have had a kx2 since they first came out and I have chased this problem > > since day 1. But, since I never use it on SSB, I have neve

Re: [Elecraft] kx2 SSB always in TX

2020-06-30 Thread Michael Walker
at 12:59 PM Michael Walker wrote: > Hi All > > I have had a kx2 since they first came out and I have chased this problem > since day 1. But, since I never use it on SSB, I have never worried about > it. s/n 337 > > Everything I plug in the MH3 Mic, the radio goes into TX.

[Elecraft] kx2 SSB always in TX

2020-06-30 Thread Michael Walker
Hi All I have had a kx2 since they first came out and I have chased this problem since day 1. But, since I never use it on SSB, I have never worried about it. s/n 337 Everything I plug in the MH3 Mic, the radio goes into TX. I have the latest firmware on it. If Menu:MIC BTN is set to OFF, it

Re: [Elecraft] A couple of KPA1500 remote operating questions

2020-06-10 Thread Michael Walker
My 2 cents I ran a KPA500 in a boat house for 6 or 7 years. It wasn't heated, covered or filtered. It saw temperatures from -25C to +35C and humidities from 15% to 99% and it worked perfectly for those years. In fact, it still works today but I just replaced it with a higher power amp. This

Re: [Elecraft] New Astron Switching PS RFI?

2020-05-17 Thread Michael Walker
I had 2 of them and they both went noisy after 15 years. I suspect they have a re-capping in their future, but right now, they are in my electronics junk pile. Mike va3mw On Sun, May 17, 2020 at 6:50 PM Josh Fiden wrote: > Have there been any design changes to SS-30M? > > I have a pair that

Re: [Elecraft] Upper limits of KPA500?

2020-05-04 Thread Michael Walker
Thanks Jack! I guess part 2 to Jack's comments are... If it gets too hot, it starts to dial back the output power. (I would have to read the manual again to see if that is in there). Mike va3mw On Mon, May 4, 2020 at 12:12 PM Jack Brindle via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 / KPA500

2020-04-28 Thread Michael Walker
James What happens if you unplug the PTT lead from the KPA500? Does your receive return? Mike va3mw On Tue, Apr 28, 2020 at 3:02 PM James Bennett via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > I’ve run into an interesting situation that has me puzzled. Probably some > dumb pilot error,

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale: Elecraft W-2 Wattmeter/SWR Bridge

2020-04-25 Thread Michael Walker
Do you have a price? Which Sensors to you have? Mike va3mw On Sat, Apr 25, 2020 at 11:21 AM Charles Tropp wrote: > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help:

Re: [Elecraft] scratchs on display

2020-04-14 Thread Michael Walker
You will find that Colgate Tooth Paste has very fine Ash in it (or, it used to). I was shown that by an Aircraft Military Mechanic and they used it on Canopies. Mike va3mw On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 8:27 PM Don Wilhelm wrote: > I think Brasso is too corse - it will polish metal, but the plastic

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Schematics

2020-04-13 Thread Michael Walker
Hi Scott I am sure they will show up in time, however I suspect the K4 and Covid are higher on the priority list. 73, Mike va3mw On Mon, Apr 13, 2020 at 12:13 PM K9MA wrote: > A while ago, someone suggested that Elecraft would provide the KPA1500 > and other unreleased schematics to

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500

2020-04-10 Thread Michael Walker
This is going to cause a big sh*t storm :) and about 900 emails before Wayne shuts it down. However, having been in RF for a bit less then most of you (only 1974), I have had connectors fail and not fail in my HF world (60Mhz or less). No Name ones have worked wonderfully for decades.

Re: [Elecraft] The Big Three...

2020-03-29 Thread Michael Walker
I find you mention the big 3, but it is really the big 4. Mike va3mw On Sun, Mar 29, 2020 at 9:28 AM Wes wrote: > FWIW. I took a cursory look at the top 10 to see what they were using. > > You have to get to 5th place to find a pair of K3s. Sixth and 7th places > use > one K3 and something

Re: [Elecraft] question on W2 wattmeter interface application RESOLVED

2020-03-19 Thread Michael Walker
Hi Bill Glad you got it sorted out. This might help next time https://youtu.be/s4OPX6Isl-U or this one: https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows/bring-misplaced-off-screen-windows-back-to-your-desktop-keyboard-trick/ 73 Mike va3mw On Thu, Mar 19, 2020 at 7:03 PM Bill Steffey NY9H wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] question on W2 wattmeter interface application

2020-03-19 Thread Michael Walker
Stuck.. you mean the display is stuck at .98 watts? It might not be the computer software, it could be the sensor. I would open a support case. Mike On Thu, Mar 19, 2020 at 5:51 PM Bill Steffey NY9H wrote: > I had uninstalled the app. , then cleared the registry , reinstalled > it no

Re: [Elecraft] question on W2 wattmeter interface application

2020-03-19 Thread Michael Walker
Bill I have lots of experience with the W2 and interfacing to it. Can you explain more on what you are trying to accomplish? What is your interface software? Mike va3mw On Thu, Mar 19, 2020 at 4:30 PM Rick Bates, NK7I wrote: > Bill, > > I don't have a W2 so I cannot comment there, but two

Re: [Elecraft] Penny wise, pound foolish

2020-03-11 Thread Michael Walker
Can I recommend we stay on an Elecraft topic? many thanks, mike va3mw On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 7:45 AM Lyn Norstad wrote: > One tip-off for very slow delivery is when the shipping method is called > out as "China Post." > > 73 > Lyn, W0LEN > > -Original Message- > From:

Re: [Elecraft] Extra Protection For KPA500?

2020-03-05 Thread Michael Walker
Hi Tony You do realize that the KPA500 does have over power protection as well? Mike va3mw On Thu, Mar 5, 2020 at 6:17 PM Don Wilhelm wrote: > Rick, > > When you move into the new shack location, consider getting the new AUX > cables from Elecraft. If your original ones have a large (about

Re: [Elecraft] Chinese Production Re: K4 news?

2020-03-05 Thread Michael Walker
Yes, this will have a direct result in all production. >From Elecraft's perspective, it could be a simple knob that would result in a radio not being shipped. It only takes 1 part since you can't ship a radio unless it is 100.000% complete. Mike va3mw On Thu, Mar 5, 2020 at 8:33 AM N4ZR

Re: [Elecraft] S6 noise floor?

2020-02-26 Thread Michael Walker
Hi Jerry Maybe. You will have to do every piece of copper cable since everyone one of these have the ability to be an antenna. Any switching power supply in your shack would also require choking. I just spent an entire day on Saturday looking for noise up into VHF. It was the wall wart for an

Re: [Elecraft] Support backed up?

2020-02-21 Thread Michael Walker
Jerry Elecraft is a small company, like most amateur companies. :) It may take a day or so, but they will get back to you. There are likely other customers in front of you. Mike va3mw On Fri, Feb 21, 2020 at 11:47 AM wrote: > I called to order my vga card and some other parts which I

Re: [Elecraft] RFI issues

2020-02-18 Thread Michael Walker
HI Andreas Sorry to hear about your noise. I doubt your noise is related to digital TV as that is a long way away in the frequency world. It is pretty common to assume that it is not on your own property. I saw one guy who said the same thing and then found out a year later it was his new

Re: [Elecraft] QRO - KPA500 Failure

2020-02-06 Thread Michael Walker
Amps making noises like that usually mean you have to take the covers off. They are easy enough to repair if you are so inclined. If not, then you will need to contact Elecraft support and odds are you will have to send it home for a Spa day. Mike va3mw On Thu, Feb 6, 2020 at 3:35 PM Jim

Re: [Elecraft] K4 delivery is now in May

2020-01-15 Thread Michael Walker
All in good time The world won’t end and no one will die if it comes out later. Mike va3mw > On Jan 15, 2020, at 8:02 PM, mark roz via Elecraft > wrote: > > Wow. K4- perhaps first delivery in May now. > Very disappointing. > __ >

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Power cable voltage drop

2019-12-28 Thread Michael Walker
For measuring voltage drop.. I would measure the voltage drop from the Plus lead of the Power supply to the plus lead on the back of the radio while in full load TX (FM or RTTY). It should be less than 0.1 or 0.2 of a volt. Then, do the same on the Negative Lead. You should see the same answer

Re: [Elecraft] Operating from a retirement home

2019-12-17 Thread Michael Walker
Since I have done a lot of remote operating (just to get my HF station away from the noise). And, it is my station, my station only and I built it from scratch. I have advised those of you getting on in years that the technology now exists go get 3 or 4 of you on the same project, while you can

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 RFI on 10 Meters

2019-12-17 Thread Michael Walker
Hi Jim How many slides are in that deck? Mike On Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 3:08 PM Jim Brown wrote: > On 12/17/2019 11:44 AM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > > We have seen this in rare cases on a few 1500s. It appears to be caused > > by the ground connection between the rear RF INPUT

Re: [Elecraft] Operating from a retirement home

2019-12-17 Thread Michael Walker
She is correct on luncheon meats. Big Mac, Any Egg and Meat sandwich and most prepared foods have about 900mg of Sodium and I bet your dailing limit is about 1500mg (for Canadians, that means all Tim's breakfast sandwiches). Don't forget hotdogs and sausages are off the list too. They use a lot

Re: [Elecraft] T1

2019-12-13 Thread Michael Walker
I have one as well that I think I can part with. Mike va3mw On Fri, Dec 13, 2019 at 9:48 AM Ian Kahn wrote: > Terry, > > I have one for sale. Let's connect off-line. > > Ian, NV4C > > On Fri, Dec 13, 2019, 9:39 AM Terry Basom wrote: > > > Looking for a T1 tuner.. > > > > Thanks > > Terry > >

Re: [Elecraft] The Phone Call

2019-12-11 Thread Michael Walker
ng else. > > 73, > Barry > K3NDM > > ------ Original Message -- > From: "Michael Walker" > To: "Fred Soop" > Cc: "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" > Sent: 12/11/2019 1:50:55 PM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] The Phone Call > >> Fortunately, there ar

Re: [Elecraft] The Phone Call

2019-12-11 Thread Michael Walker
Fortunately, there are a lot of Ham Radio companies that you can actually reach out to to the developers and who are active hams. It isn't limited to just this one. Mike va3mw On Wed, Dec 11, 2019 at 1:47 PM Fred Soop wrote: > > I didn't actually make a call but after meeting Elecraft at

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Help!!

2019-12-11 Thread Michael Walker
Hi Ted It is very difficult to design an amp that does what you ask. Yes, my ACOM wasn’t bad, but it still have some variance if I went from 160M to 6M. Every amp I have owned has required different drive on each band. I have worked that into my procedure that every time I change bands I

Re: [Elecraft] AX1 (and AXE1) Report

2019-12-09 Thread Michael Walker
Pierre That is impressive! Especially from the Great White North! Mike va3mw On Mon, Dec 9, 2019 at 9:46 PM VE2PID wrote: > Hi folks ... Today I made my 100th QSO using the AXE1. So far (40 and 20 > meters combined) and with 5 or 10 Watts (KX2-KX3-AXE1-AX1), the average > distance of

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 remote

2019-11-10 Thread Michael Walker
Hi Hans We need more information. If you are using the remote client, there are a few things to set up. First, the local software needs to be running on the PC that the AMP is connected to Have a look at the Port Number that the KPA500 software is listening on. The default should work ok.

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Display Color

2019-11-10 Thread Michael Walker
Wow Dave has really spiffed up his Node-Red control panel. :) I need to do some work on mine. I have done the same thing to control my KPA500. As there is no 'off the shelf' remote control solution, using a PI, some bits and Node-Red is the next best thing. You can do it even if you don't

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Site Down in Europe

2019-10-29 Thread Michael Walker
It is fine in Canada, but I doubt that Elecraft can solve this since it is likely an European hosting issue and it is done by a 3rd party. Mike va3mw On Tue, Oct 29, 2019 at 8:57 AM Graziano Roccon (IW2NOY) < grazi...@roccon.com> wrote: > Hello, > > Eleracft site : https://elecraft.com is down,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500...standby vs. operate

2019-10-27 Thread Michael Walker
I had a KPA500 at my remote station and I know that I have managed to leave it on in Operate for weeks at a time by accident. I don't think you need to worry about it. Besides, it is a great watt meter even if you are in standby! Mike va3mw On Sun, Oct 27, 2019 at 8:14 PM T.H. Bauer wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 RFI on 12m

2019-10-24 Thread Michael Walker
Hi Eric I think you are asking a lot for a tuner to run at any power into a non-resonant antenna and break a pile up. :) You would actually have better success with a 12M dipole then trying to get a non-resonant beam to direct your signal. If I was in your shoes, I would quickly toss up a 12M

Re: [Elecraft] Transmitting audio file

2019-10-18 Thread Michael Walker
It is also built into all Flex radios. Mike > On Oct 18, 2019, at 10:16 PM, Nr4c wrote: > > Easy. If you have a KX2 or KX3 or a K3(s) with the DVR option. > > Follow instructions in manual to record the audio and then play it back. > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > >> On Oct

Re: [Elecraft] Creaking KPA-500

2019-09-30 Thread Michael Walker
The creaking is due to the Heatsink expanding and contracting and the screws trying to hold them in place. It is normal and if you loosen screws, you may hear the noise go away. If you tighten them, you might break the screws. I'm not sure which way it will go, but it is normal. Mike va3mw

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - Advantage of min fan speed?

2019-09-30 Thread Michael Walker
Andy I would call Elecraft and ask them directly. Unless they respond directly here in the forum everyone is just guessing Mike > On Sep 30, 2019, at 1:13 PM, Andy Durbin wrote: > > "I got the thresholds from Elecraft directly. > I never worried too much about them since the Elecraft guys

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - Advantage of min fan speed?

2019-09-30 Thread Michael Walker
Sunday, September 29, 2019, 10:08:41 PM CDT, Michael Walker < > va...@portcredit.net> wrote: > > > Here are the thresholds > > > level 1: 50 degrees > level 2: 55 degrees > level 3: 60 degrees > level 4: 65 degrees > level 5: 70 degrees > level 6: 80 degree

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - Advantage of min fan speed?

2019-09-29 Thread Michael Walker
Here are the thresholds level 1: 50 degrees level 2: 55 degrees level 3: 60 degrees level 4: 65 degrees level 5: 70 degrees level 6: 80 degrees if the temperature gets above 90 degrees we throw a fault and drop into standby (with fault showing). Mike va3mw > On Sep 29, 2019, at 10:38 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 failing on 160...AGAIN!

2019-09-27 Thread Michael Walker
I'm going to partially disagree with Jim :) I agree on good quality connectors, when you have them. I can honestly say I have yet to have a none-Amphenol fail since I learned to solder them in 1972. I can also honestly say I have had a connector fail when I did not assembly it correctly. This

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 failing on 160...AGAIN!

2019-09-27 Thread Michael Walker
Like others have said Even though your analyzer says the antenna is ok, that is only one part. It can still be part of the problem at 1500 watts and if memory serves me well, that is about 275V (RMS) at 50 ohms. Something could be breaking down at that voltage so a good visual inspection would

Re: [Elecraft] Reflected power

2019-09-16 Thread Michael Walker
on mode current can cause incorrect SWR measurements, and that is true. > > > > Victor 4X6GP > > > >> On 16 Sep 2019, at 7:37, Jim Brown wrote: > >> > >>> On 9/15/2019 6:05 PM, Michael Walker wrote: > >>> Steve > >>> 40 seems t

Re: [Elecraft] Reflected power

2019-09-15 Thread Michael Walker
Steve 40 seems to be the killer band for weird things. Dave's comments are the first place to look. Try also changing jumper cables. What also could be happening is RF flowing back on feedline in a common mode. This RF gets measured as return energy and now, since the power is higher, the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 on digital modes

2019-08-31 Thread Michael Walker
Just a reminder to Canadians running the KPA1500 or any other full power amp in the contest this weekend. Max RF out is limited to 750 watts (not our usual 2250w PEP for SSB). Only CW and SSB get to go above 750 watts. Mike va3mw __

Re: [Elecraft] K3--Too much ALC creates energy on opposite sideband?

2019-08-28 Thread Michael Walker
Hi Fred (Skip) Sadly, many of those are splattering so wide that you can hear them on the opposite sideband. Unfortunately, a report of great audio does not mean great IMD performance. Don't take this the wrong way, I am not saying you have bad IMD it just that you can't relate the 2 has being

Re: [Elecraft] K3--Too much ALC creates energy on opposite sideband?

2019-08-28 Thread Michael Walker
I agree with Jim and what I tell hams every day since I seem to talk to a bunch of them on the phone. Do NOT use the settings other tell you, set up the radio by using the Meters in the radio, in this case the ALC. That is the reason it is on the radio. The more ALC you have, the more the

Re: [Elecraft] Subject: The ability to send screen shots

2019-07-31 Thread Michael Walker
Hi Dave I don't agree with it keeping the traffic down by not adding screen shots. In fact, it is worse. If you go to the web interfaces of other ham radio reflectors you have the ability to then also see the image that is attached to the email. As for keeping the traffic down, this is the

Re: [Elecraft] The ability to send screen shots

2019-07-30 Thread Michael Walker
Hi Dick I considered links, arguably more dangerous, and as a pro photographer, I can make that happen. However, that turns a simple 10 second screen grab with GreenShot into a bit more of an exercise including using imgur, and yet another account, login exercise. Even with Yahoo Groups and

[Elecraft] The ability to send screen shots

2019-07-30 Thread Michael Walker
Hi All This message is to the administrators of this reflector. Might it be possible to have the ability to have small images, such as screen shots to be able to be passed via the reflector? They can be an amazing teaching and learning tool to help others see what is being discussed. In

Re: [Elecraft] Pro Audio PS

2019-07-30 Thread Michael Walker
Dave Just about every 'wallcube' switching power supply is auto input voltage sensing. This includes Laptops, iPads, and phone chargers. Even the Astron switching supplies can handle 110 or 220 although some will have an internal switch to make that happen. This is a great feature, but the

Re: [Elecraft] Charger

2019-07-29 Thread Michael Walker
As an option, and an Radio Control (RC) plane flier: I use the Hobby Grade Smart Chargers that can handle the actual battery chemistry for the KX2 on mine. For less money than the ProAudio charger I get a very Smart Charger and can handle many chemistries. Ones like this plug directly in the

Re: [Elecraft] Does the KX2 have Squelch?

2019-07-06 Thread Michael Walker
You have to be at the following revision: Rev. A6-2, 15 December, 2017 Copyright © 2017, Elecraft, Inc. All Rights Reserved FM Mode FM Mode This added mode is intended primarily for use on the 10 meter band, and repeater as well as simplex operations are supported. External transverters may

Re: [Elecraft] Digital modes on 144MHz only

2019-07-05 Thread Michael Walker
Hi These are the Transverters I use. Very good quality and they can be 10mhz gps locked. http://www.q5signal.com/ Mike va3mw Sent from my iPad > On Jul 5, 2019, at 7:16 AM, Conrad PA5Y wrote: > > Neither! > > > I would buy a good transverter to use with a K3S. Two obvious choices. >

Re: [Elecraft] CW problem

2019-07-05 Thread Michael Walker
Good morning Do you have any external programs connected via CAT control? Mike va3mw Sent from my iPad > On Jul 5, 2019, at 6:58 AM, Roy Koeppe wrote: > > John, I think you may have won the Unique Problem Award with that one. Good > luck (sorry). > > Roy K6XK > > > I am trying to

Re: [Elecraft] When Transmitting on FT8 - KPA500 has issues - KD8ZYD

2019-07-01 Thread Michael Walker
Good to send the video It sounds like the Sound card is dropping audio frames then and can he test with WSJTx in their TUNE mode. Does the same thing happen. If it was me, I would review the sound card settings for the sound card device. Make sure it IS the one you think it is. Could the

Re: [Elecraft] K4 pre-distortion?

2019-06-15 Thread Michael Walker
Would having if be a deal breaker? Mike Sent from my iPad > On Jun 15, 2019, at 6:59 AM, Dave wrote: > > I’ve not seen confirmation as to whether the K4 uses pre-distortion to > improve the TX IMD levels. The inclusion of a sample input socket suggests > it does. If so, does a barefoot K4 use

[Elecraft] KPA500 - Lost Reflected Power readings

2019-06-13 Thread Michael Walker
Hi all Has anyone lost their reflected power readings? My KPA500 has and I do have a case opened regarding it and as well I have done some basic component level debugging. Since I am at my remote station, I don't have all the normal bench tools handy, but my guess by a series of basic Ohm meter

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Power Supply Fan Noise

2019-06-11 Thread Michael Walker
How loud is the noise? Can you measure it at all? There are many smart phone apps that are really good. I compared my iPhone to a bench standard and it was off by less 0.5db at most frequencies. Pretty impressive actually. Mike va3mw On Tue, Jun 11, 2019 at 9:49 AM Richard Thorne wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] MH3 Mic

2019-06-11 Thread Michael Walker
Hi Kent You might find that getting another Mic and cabling it correctly might be your best option. Elecraft does what other vendors do. Mic's are disposable and most are made off shore. Mike On Tue, Jun 11, 2019 at 9:18 AM Kent Powell wrote: > I'm now on my second MH3 mic for KX3 and

Re: [Elecraft] Silent power supply for a K3s

2019-06-09 Thread Michael Walker
How old was the RS35 before it started to buzz? Could this be as simple as buying another RS35? Mike va3mw On Sun, Jun 9, 2019 at 7:54 PM Richard Zalewski wrote: > I did two of the Samlex and returned them both. The fan problem drove me > crazy. I replaced it with a MFJ-4230MV and love it.

[Elecraft] KPA500 Power and CAT commands

2019-06-05 Thread Michael Walker
To client developers I am working on my own Web based remote control for the KPA500 using a PRI and NodeRed as the back end for my Remote HF station. NodeRed allows me to control the Amp via just about any client and as well to share the status of the amp with MQTT. I have carefully reviewed

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Production Prognosis

2019-06-04 Thread Michael Walker
Having worked a very long and hard career in the Hardware, Software and the Solution/Appliance department, the short story is that it will be shipped when it is ready and not before. The dates are a soft target. Always. This isn't the latest Apple iPhone. it is a highly complicated device built

Re: [Elecraft] portable antennas and rigs going through airport security

2019-06-04 Thread Michael Walker
In other trips, I have carried a camera backpack that far exceeds those widths, even on CRJ's in the Caribbean. There was no way I was checking a camera back worth a lot of money and far more fragile than my Amateur equipment. You will have to be nice and work with the people at check in. I

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