Re: [Elecraft] The use of a doublet

I use the K3 internal tuner then to a BL2. Most bands are good with the 1:1 ratio. That little switch is handy to go to 4:1 for some bands. I have a 85 m loop and have worked 160 to 6 meters with good results. On 160 I do have to tie the 450 Ohm line wires together and feed it against ground.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 not transmitting anymore

I am using an Alinco DM-330M power supply. Across the output of the power supply I have a 26 AH battery. If the AC power quits I have many hours to shut down the K3. I have the output of the power supply set to 13.8 V. Should it be slightly higher? How much? Sometimes I do not even turn on

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Switching Power Supply

I have been using the Alinco DM-330MV. Have worked all bands (just got a 12 m QSO today) that the K3 covers. No switching noise noted. Most operation has been 80, 40, 30 and 20 m. Enjoy having the meter and ability to vary the output voltage. Ty, W1TF K3 #696

[Elecraft] Acrylic dust cover

Does any one make a dust cover for the Kent single lever key? Has anyone have suggestions for making such a cover? thanks, Ty, W1TF, GA, K3 #696, K1 #1423 (still use it one in a while.) __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 external speakers

I have had these Best Buy speaker since Dec 1, small and sound great. Am very pleased with them 73, Ty, K3 696 --- On Sat, 4/4/09, Jay Rodaman k2...@optonline.net wrote: From: Jay Rodaman k2...@optonline.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 external speakers To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date:

[Elecraft] K3 and WGA TR-2000 headset

Someone asked me if this was a two earpiece headset. Yes it is, and was ordered specifically for the K3. The e-mail was to me and as I clicked on reply my shaky hand ended on delete. Sorry for putting this on the reflector. Ty, W1TF, K3 #696 original text This is a two

[Elecraft] W2ENY HEADSET

I put in an order and the headset arrived two weeks ago. It has two 1/8 stereo plugs and both mike and headphones were plugged into the back of the K3. Now the AFX works! Reports of on air quality have been favorable. I have not done any TX EQ. The boom that holds the mike can be moved 180°,

Re: [Elecraft] W2ENY HEADSET

? What is your setup for the K3? Is bias needed? What mic gain level? Thanks, Fred -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ralph Tyrrell Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2009 6:14 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and WGA TR-2000 headset

Gary: I have the WGA TR2000 headset. I ordered it for the K3. It is comfortable, has good mic quality, BUT it is not stereo, therefore AFX does not work. See my e-mails on the W2ENY headset 73, Ty --- On Sat, 3/28/09, rfenab...@gmail.com rfenab...@gmail.com wrote: From: rfenab...@gmail.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Do you Juice your K3?

I run my K3 at 80 Watts, unless I run less. At 80 Watts vrs 100 Watts I am down 0.97 dB, That loss will not be noticed on an S meter, or by the ear of the op on the other end. 73, Ty, W1TF K3 #696 __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] EQP Where's the Buzz?

EQP When: 1800z March 14 to 1800z March 15, 2009 (second full weekend in March). There is no restriction on the number of operating hours during the 24-hr period. Bands: Use 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, and 10 Meters ONLY. Suggested Frequencies (+/- 10 kHz): CW: 1815 (EU: 1840), 3540, 7030, 14060,

Re: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra

James KC2UEE (or K3JPS) Slow CW can be found at 3530, 3550, 7100 to 7120, 10120. These are some of the frequencies that SKCC members get on. http://www.skccgroup.com/ I have had quite a thril working many new Extras at 5 WPM and slower. Hope to work you soon. I am often on 7118 kHz 73,

[Elecraft] K3 ATU readout

Wayne gave us a way to read out what the ATU settings. Does anyone have the formula or formulae for using CT or CA and the L and C values to determine the impedance presented to the ATU? Thanks, Ty, W1TF, K3 #696 -- Wayne wrote: Most of the time you'll

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] AGC

Don: Your setting are so different from mine. I tried yours, and now I have a brand new K3. Thank you. 73, W1TF, K3 #696 , K1 # 1423, gets used once in a while. --- On Fri, 3/6/09, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3]

Re: [Elecraft] Your Opinion: The realities of QRP vs. QRO

I have a K1, it was my only HF rig from 2003 to 2008 when My K3/100 #696 arrived. I still use the K1 from time to time. My goal it WAS CW QRP, 40 QSL cards received so far. I am now also getting into CW traffic nets on 80, have often done it with 5 watts. Sometimes when conditions are a bit

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power loss: Last settings forgotten

Ron: I have never had this problem. I often operate with the power supply off. I do have 75 AH of batteries connected to the K3. I sometimes operate for 3 to 5 days (intermittently) before turning on the power supply. Just my backup plan. 73, Ty, W1TF, K3 #696 --- On Sun, 3/1/09, Ron D'Eau

[Elecraft] W2ENY headset

Mike: Thank you for your report. I would have mailed off an order tomorrow. Thanks again. Now will hold off. I bought the Warren Gregoire headset, very comfortable, good reports on sound quality. BUT it is not stereo, therefor the AFX in the K3 is not working. I do have stereo speakers that

Re: [Elecraft] W2ENY Headphones

Mike: I went to the W2ENY web pages. Are these headsets stereo? I could not determine from their info. I bought the Warren Gregoire TR-2000, comfortable, mike sounds good BUT they are not stereo. So now they sit unused. The K3 with its AFX need stereo headphones. Ty, W1TF --- On Fri, 2/13/09,

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 auto select by high SWR?

The antenna I am using is an 80 m loop 7 m off the ground. I use 3549 and 3975 needs retuning. I use 7055 and 7280 needs retuning. multiple tuner memory settings per band would be nice. If it rains then I re tune again. Auto tune, select table, might even be better. 73, Ty, W1TF, K3 #696

[Elecraft] Elecraft QSO party.

Ed, Julian, Jim: I was not thinking about a contest, just a party. swap RST, SPC, name, rig model, ser nr. antenna discription, And chat if you want. If it is to be a contest then someone need to do alot of work. Where on the Elecraft web site are the old rules? Lets decide a good date in March

[Elecraft] CW

In the last two months I have had many CW QSOs with Extra Class Amateurs where I have had to slow down, somtimes to 5 WPM. Listen from 7113 to 7120 kHz also 3550 to 3555 kHz. It has given me a thirll to work these new to CW hams. They remind me of how my CW must have sounded 60 years ago.

[Elecraft] Elecraft QSO party

A few years ago in March there was an Elecraft QSO party. With my K1 I contacted many other Elecraft owners at that time. I also contacted N6KR and WA6HHQ at that time. I believe that the result was a boost to the K1's Mojo. I now have a K3 which is jealous of the Mojo that the K1 has and #696

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Panadaptor/Bandscope

Wayne: Thanks for the news. I am interested. I only connect my K3 to the computer for updates. I hope your panadaptor does not need a computer connection. Thanks, 73, Ty, W1TF, K3 #696 --- On Mon, 12/29/08, wayne burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: From: wayne burdick n...@elecraft.com Subject:

Re: [Elecraft] Units

Thanks for the units info. Has been a good refresher. I was using KHz, now I know to use kHz. 73, Ty ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub,

[Elecraft] K3 wish list

When in REPEAT mode sending a CW message use the last 2 letter positions (REPExx) to down count to start of next transmission. To have the ability to use a PF switch to toggle power from 5 Watts to some higher power, probably 80 Watts. Have the K3 control switching between 1:1 and 4:1

[Elecraft] K3/100 no pwr out in CW mode

K3/100 #696, 02.38 -- 01.90 Last evening I had a nice QSO with 3 other statons on 60M. This morning I have no output power in CW mode, in SSB all is normal all bands, including CW when I hit the key. (I had set CONFIG:CW WGHT to SSB+CW some time ago and it works.) Just no output when mode is

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 no pwr out in CW mode

that was the reason for no CW output. 73, Kevin. -Original Message- From: Ralph Tyrrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Oct 18, 2008 12:18 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3/100 no pwr out in CW mode K3/100 #696, 02.38 -- 01.90 Last evening I had a nice QSO

Re: [Elecraft] OT guestion...Help needed for the geography-challenged ham

Steve: I use Afreet Software, Inc. Software created by Alex Shovkoplyas, VE3NEA DX Atlas 2.25 http://www.dxatlas.com/ The less frequently heard DX callsigns are a problem for me also. Many times they are a special call sign for an event or DX expedition. There are lists out

Re: [Elecraft] CFL's

I am the one that started this thread, altho the subject line has changed. It is wonderful to have OT subjects that all can learn from. Thanks to all that responed. I have learned much and now have even more concerns about CFLs. On the the next step, Where can I buy (or build) an LED desk

[Elecraft] smoke test

As I sit at my computer the radio desk is to my back. I heard a burst of static behind me. That was odd since no radios were on. The only thing on at the radio desk was the desk lamp and a power supply that keeps the batteries charged. Both are plugged into a strip that switches power to them.

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Used in Montana Ham Rescue...

The use of battery power HF rigs for wilderness travel is a good idea. I had a TenTec PM2 ?? it was a 40 and 20 M rig and had all sides. Maybe some one can identify the real model number. I first used this rig when I was OX5BT. (1970-1972) I was there for 2 1/2 years. Later back in the states I

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Topics

Most of these add ons I have no interest in. BUT I am glad to know that there are there. Some day I may want to know how to hook up one. These add ons are an extention of ELECRAFT. The delete key is used often. 73, Ty, W1TF, K3 $696 ___

[Elecraft] Re: Kent single lever key

Thank to all who responded to my Kent single lever key post. I have learnd more and and am sure I want to get a Kent single lever key. However my wife says NOT NOW. So I will look for one later. Thanks all. 73, Ty, W1TF, K3 #696, K1 #1423

[Elecraft] WTB - Kent single lever paddle

Well I think I do. I bought a Vibroplex back in 1950 and got used to it. I tried to go iambic in the mid 70s and failed, tried again with the K1 in 2003 (mode a). Using an iambic key is too many mistakes for me. I optained an MK-33 Whiterook single lever key and it works well, but has no

Re: [Elecraft] Questio when using a Heil Proset

Ross: I am having the same results with a Warren Gregoire TR200 head set with boom mic. (electret element) The MH2 works just fine. I am feeding an end fed wire directley from the K3. I guessed that RF feedback was the problem. I plan to have a balanced antenna fed with ladder line up

Re: [Elecraft] K1: Advice on Options

Dave: I have a K1 built it in 2003. Tuning range, I tried 150 KHz, too fast tuning. I played with it a bit and come up with about 80 KHz, seems very nice. Noise Blanker, I have it. Helpful only sometimes. Battery Holder, I did not get it. ATU, works very well. Fed the antenna with ladder

RE: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees

The ARRL Antenna Book suggests using a pulley and counter weight to allow for the varying distances between trees caused by wind. At my former QTH, Ellijay GA, I noticed that in very gusty conditions sometimes the support trees moved in opposite directions at the same time. I decided to make my

[Elecraft] K3 CW in SSB mode

Sure glad this was in place. On a 75 M net my call was not copied correctly. So I just used the key. NCS thanked me for the correction. Now I am waiting for the SCRIPTS so I can try PKS31 and RTTY. This is a GREAT rig. 73, Ty, W1TF, GA, [K3 #696, uC 02.02, d1 01.77], [K1 #1423]

Re: [Elecraft] OT: K3 and antenna questions

Dave, W8FGU: Your questions are most appropriate, Elecraft and Amamteur Radio related. Dave wrote: Now my questions: 1 - with my antenna setup tuned with the KAT3, knowing that we were both at 5 watts, is it possible for the antenna to be more efficient at receiving than transmitting? I guess I

RE: [Elecraft] [K3] UTILITY Improvements

What is XML? I looked it up it is Extensible Markup Language (XML) I still do not know what to do with it. Oh well, another language to learn. It does keep the mind working. 73, Ty, W1TF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Elecraft K1 as my first HF rig??

Jeremy wrote: I've been looking around for a few weeks now for my first HF radio (just recently newly licensed as a General) - and am looking at either something like a Yaesu FT-101, or a Kenwood TS-820S or an Elecraft K1 (probably just the 2-band 20m/40m version).

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendations for VFO Range on K-1

Jon: I used my K1 using 80 KHz for a few years and then wanted to work higher in the bands so I changed it to 150 KHz. I enjoyed a few QSOs between 7100 and 7145 KHz. After a few weeks I went back to 80 KHz. It just tunes too fast. Most of my QSOs were made between 7025 and 7065 on 40M 30M is a

[Elecraft] K3 696 arrived.

K3/100 kit, KAT3, KBPF3, KUSB, MH2 Invoice 50977 ordered 2007-11-16 Katie-gram, 2008-04-07, two to three weeks Madelyn-gram, - Shipped 2008-04-11 Arrived 2008-04-18 Thanks to all who posted pictures and comments about their build processs. I downloaded the manuals from Elecraft and studied them

[Elecraft] K3 USERS MOTTO

I have a large collection of emails from AC7AC,W3FPR, NOSS, N6KR, WA6HHQ, KK7P and many others on this reflector. I save them because of the technical information in them. KR2Q wrote what I consider should be the K3 USERS MOTTO. I have a copy of it in front of my K3 three ring binder. Thank you

Re: [Elecraft] KPA3 for QRP

post from the past ref K3 current draw. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:53:25 -0600 From: Kenneth A. Christiansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Add Mobile Alert To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject:[Elecraft] K3 NR 457 now working in Fargo ND I got a pleasant surprise yesterday

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Phone Jack

Jim; I had the same problem with my K1 (same part nr). I just wired the speaker and in parallel with the phone jack. Speaker is on all the time, When headphones are in use the volume control gets turned down. This has worked well for me. I did this about 2 years ago. 73, Ty, W1TF, K1 #1423 ---

Re: [Elecraft] K1: KAT1 Auto-Tune Feature That I Just Noticed

Mike: Thanks for your e-mail. Something new learned that was old. I built my K1 in 2003, my only HF rig at present, I never knew this. This is what makes this reflector so useful. 73, Ty, W1TF, K1 #1423 --- Mike Morrow [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This topic will be old stuff for most K1 users,

[Elecraft] MOJO

The readers of this reflector, at least the Elecraft owners, have observed and felt the Mojo feeling. This has been documented many times on this reflector. Where is the Mojo in these radios? Hardware is hardware. The careful selection of hardware and how it is put together, at least for me does

[Elecraft] D-104 and Radio Shack electret element

Lots of mike comments have caused me to remember that I have a D-104. And am waithing for a K3. Has anyone put a Radio Shack electret element into a D-104 and used it on a K3? I want to plug into the rear mike jack. Tips anyone? Thanks. 73, Ty, W1TF K1 #1423

Re: [Elecraft] K1...

--- Brett Gazdzinski [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: While waiting for the bugs to be worked out of the K3, I ordered a K1 for 80 and 40 meters. The 80 meter parts are backordered for a week or so, but I have some questions about the rig. Is it not possable to get a 4 band one with

[Elecraft] WAITING FOR K3

All: Sure, I am disappointed that I do not yet have my K3, ordered October 16. But with over 200 K3s out now there now I look as most of them as beta testers. Thank you beta testers. I am elated over the fact that when my K3 finally does ship I will have far less potential problems than you had.

Re: [Elecraft] Video of my build of K3 S/N 207

Hi: Looking for G4ILO K3 build video? Try: http://tyrrell.us/k3build/k3build.wmv Let me know if this works. I recorded this early, no sound. I am waiting for a K3 also. 73, Ty, W1TF, K1#1423, GA

RE: [Elecraft] OT: DSP linked to schizophrenia

What does DSP have to do with it? Years ago I remember being sleepy, late at nite, crystal filter turned on to my NC173 listening to CW. I looked at what my hand had been writeing while I was half asleep. There was some writing there, but awake again I found no signal. 73, Ty, W1TF, K1 #1423

[Elecraft] Have we gone Off Track?

Hi All: This reflector used to be a Gold Mine for builders. It was fun sifting through it and learning what others were experiencing and solutions This is still a great place to mine for Elecraft product info, yes mining is a bit more difficult, but great results are still available. I was

Re: [Elecraft] k1 battery option and mods

Henning: I have K1 #1423, my only HF rig at this time, 4 bands. I have always used an external battery, a bit more bulk but I did not have to disturb the insides of the K1, or worry about battery leaks. I first built the K1 using 150KHz range for the tuning. Tuning was much too difficult to

Re: [Elecraft] Questions for any K3 FTs

Hi ...I bought a meter a while ago that measures the power consumption of whatever is plugged into it. It's surprising what it costs to run one computer for a year. Now, even the shack power supply gets turned off instead of trickle charging the K2. . . . . All my computer equipment

RE: [Elecraft] Is the K3 capable of ESSB?

Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: These concerns about using excessive bandwidth are all certainly legitimate, but history suggests that anyone seriously against using more bandwidth/signal in crowded bands needs to take a different approach or their concerns will not be heard. . . . . . Nonetheless, it

[Elecraft] 40 M interference

Thanks to K6DGW K6PJV, G3YMC, WB1HGA, K7UP, K6DGW and others that responded to my query. I suspect it is OTH radar, the suggestion of K6DGW. Do a Goggle search using oth radar, lots of interesting leads, including these: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Over-the-horizon_radar

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Battery Voltage Readout Question - Blinking

I guarantee that it does. But *only* while the LCD is displaying the battery voltage. Mike / KK5F Mike, let me correct my statement, you are correct. Looked at the ATTN LED in a darker darkend room and YES it is there. 73, Ty, W1TF, K1 #1423

[Elecraft] K1 Battery Voltage Readout Question - Blinking

I have K1 # 1423, do not see ATTN LED blinking in a darkned room. I do not have the back light mod. 73, Ty, W1TF K1 #1423, KAT1, BL2 This reflector is great. Elecraft is great Never miss an email again!

[Elecraft] 40 M interference

7040 KHz is one place for me to find new states or rag chews. Have noticed racket there sometimes. Tuned across the band and found this racket about every 10.66 KHz across all I can tune of 40 M (6998 - 7084) with my K1. 7040.6 KHz is the center of one signal. Seems to be about 1 KHz wide. Not

[Elecraft] Anetnna Analyzer

I have had an Autek Research RF1 for many years and been pleased with it. I do wish the on/off switch was such that it could not be turned on by accident. I solved that by cutting a thin piece of wood with holes for the switches and attached it to the unit with a rubber band. Fits in pocket and

Re: [Elecraft] k1 - frequency range..

When I built my K1 I built it for 150 KHz tuning. I wanted more band coverage. It tuned too fast. So I changed it to about 100 KHz. And now I have it set to the STRONGLY ADVISED setting. It is wonderful to have a rig that you can open up and try some wild idea that you have. Some pics and info on

[Elecraft] K1 speaker stopped working

This failure occurred about a year ago. My fix was to put a jumper on the ear phone jack to turn on the speaker at all times. Don't like this fix but it works for now. Part nr for this jack is E620028 The K2 manual I have (I do not have a K2, but I do want one.) shows the same part nr. Sure wish

Re: [Elecraft] K1 AGC time constant

I did the exact same thing you did Rick. Same RS cap and AGC did not speed up as I had hoped. Also wonder what other might have done? 73, TY, W1TF, K1 # 1423 --- Rick Dettinger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I changed C31 on the RF board to 1uf but it still seems very slow. When I remove an S9

Re: [Elecraft] Problems aligning my K1 with ATU - help.

Keith: With in the past week I also did the re-alighment in my K1. I also found the following: K1 errata F-2.pdf (in part says) § A small jumper block has been added for selecting the source voltage for the RF detector (RF board or KAT1 antenna tuner). This will make it easier to install or

Re: [Elecraft] K1 tuning range

Rick: I have K1 #1423 which I build 3 years ago. I first went with the 150 KHz tuning, it was way to touchy and I changed it to 80 KHz. Lately I have wanted to work just above 7.1 MHz and I opened up the K1 and put a silver mica 22 pfd in parallel with C2. I put it on top of the board. I now get

[Elecraft] Open Wire Feed Line Arrestor Conclusion

Thanks to AC7AC, F5LCI, GM4ESD, K5VH, N2WN, W6FB, WB1DOG. For their comments on and off the reflector. I have changed my antenna from about 6 m of wire draped inside over a window frame and ground being the ground in an AC outlet, to an 26.8 m wire at 12 m high, center fed with 450 Ohm line.

[Elecraft] Open Wire Feed Line Arrestor

Still running my K1 (#1423) on inefficient low antennas. I have some trees that will give me good height 50-60' and orient the main lobe of a double extended zepp (14MHz) toward Oregon, take notice ECN. I have come across a device that will keep the antenna at near DC ground at all times.

[Elecraft] CW in Emergencies?

reflection on Ron’s comments. I was OX5BT for 2 1/2 years. Mostly used CW due to the frequent arctic flutter making SSB unintelligible. I remember a CW qso that I was having on 20M, we were going along about 20 WPM when the flutter started. I slowed down, he slowed down, we finished the QSO at

[Elecraft] Why I build. Why I bother... comment.

AC7AC deserves credit for his posts to the Reflector. Why I build. Why I bother... is great writting and causes us to do some thinking about what is important to each of us. This post brougnt back memories to me about watching steam trains with my father. Another tidbit from Ron was Instant QRN.

[Elecraft] K1 internal speaker dead

Elecraft@mailman.qth.net K1 internal speaker dead After many months of use my internal speaker went silent. I had seen K2 internal speaker dead postings and guessed that the same component was used in both radios. I did not want to unsolder the headphone jack. My solution was to put a jumper

[Elecraft] general

G3RXQ's suggestion that Maybe the reflector could be sub-divided ? is a good one. I have to go thru the list and delete all the K2 info before I am ready to start reading. How about: K1, the one I want most. KX1, I would read this also. K2 K2 add ons Antennas, realliy important to me. General,

[Elecraft] K1 # 1423

test 73, Ty __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to

[Elecraft] K1 Polyfuse

Noticed that Wayne just made a reference to adding a polyfuse to a KX1. I added one to K1 # 1423. Details at: http://tyrrell.us/amateur/k1modpolyfuse.html. Comments please. 73, Ty __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam

[Elecraft] K1 Polyfuse

Noticed that Eric just made a reference to adding a polyfuse to a KX1. I added one to K1 # 1423. Details at: http://tyrrell.us/amateur/k1modpolyfuse.html. Comments please. 73, Ty __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - now with 250MB free storage.

[Elecraft] K1 on USB?

I like my K1 just the way it is. I usually park it on 14.062 and go about my business with the computer (have to unplug the printer power supply due to the noise it generates). I am ofter greated by a high pitched CQ, I tune down to the correct freq but often do not had to tune at all. I have