Re: [Elecraft] Li-ion batteries for KX1 ??

if you have any questions . . . 73, John, WA6L -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Li-ion-batteries-for-KX1-tp6295637p6303347.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] SO2V with WriteLog and the K3

Hi, Ed, I just found your message and can't wait to give SO2V a try with Writelog. Thanks for taking the time to post this. 73, John, WA6L -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/SO2V-with-WriteLog-and-the-K3-tp6003489p6298435.html Sent from the Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: Re: Maxwell's Equations.

The answer is 42. John, WA6L -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Fw-Re-Maxwell-s-Equations-tp6096008p6137677.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] K3 app ?

If you are referring to an iPhone/iPad app, the only one I am aware of is called K3MicroMan. It is a very nicely done operating manual for the K3. It is updated regularly and I have found it very useful. YMMV 73, John, WA6L -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2

[Elecraft] OT: Just in time for the contest season

. http://www.wa6l.com/tower.html No animals were harmed in the making of this mess. 73, John, WA6L -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/OT-Just-in-time-for-the-contest-season-tp5877608p5877608.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale: Loaded K2

I've added some pictures: http://www.wa6l.com/K2_4004.html 73, John, WA6L -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/For-Sale-Loaded-K2-tp5862862p5868699.html Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at Nabble.com

[Elecraft] For Sale: Loaded K2

I am selling my much-beloved but little used K2. Details and pricing can be found at the following link: http://www.wa6l.com/K2_4004.html Please contact me offline with any questions. 73, John, WA6L wa6latarrl.net -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] K6XX CW tuning kit for sale

I'll take it if it is still available. Please contact me offline at wa6latarrl.net. Thanks, John, WA6L -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K6XX-CW-tuning-kit-for-sale-tp5809044p5812636.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

[Elecraft] k3: K144XV and odd repeater offsets

. Any ideas of a way to work around this problem? Thanks, John, WA6L -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/k3-K144XV-and-odd-repeater-offsets-tp5295237p5295237.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3: No Audio into FP or RP Mic?

Hi, Eric, I think you posted this to me instead of to the Elecraft reflector. I am just about the worst person you could ask about this, as I work 99.9% CW and digital modes and almost never connect a mic. You might want to repost it to the reflector. Good luck and 73, John, WA6L On Sat

Re: [Elecraft] D104 mic

Hi, Chris, Heil makes a conversion kit for the D-104. I am using it and have had great results. If you would like more information, please see my eHam review at http://www.eham.net/reviews/review/65769 73, John, WA6L -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com

[Elecraft] [K3] FS: KFL3A-500

I changed around a couple of filters on my K3 and ended up with an extra 500Hz filter. If anyone needs it, I will ship it postpaid to any USA address for $65. Thanks and 73, John, WA6L -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-FS-KFL3A-500-tp5276525p5276525

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] FS: KFL3A-500

Already sold. Thanks! John, WA6L -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-FS-KFL3A-500-tp5276525p5276608.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] K3 repair

, John, WA6L -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-repair-tp5243177p5245069.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] Ten-Tec new QRP rig (from China..)

, where it sold immediately. The KX-1 is still here and still in regular use. 73, John, WA6L -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Ten-Tec-new-QRP-rig-from-China-tp5128656p5131485.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Using /QRP in CW contests

to know (and don't care) that you are QRP. 73, John, WA6L -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Using-QRP-in-CW-contests-tp5046634p5047033.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] PSK31

Though I am not sure it will solve your problem, you may want to try Cocoamodem software. IMHO it is superior to MultiMode and is free. http://homepage.mac.com/chen/w7ay/cocoaModem/index.html I'm using MultiMode with my Mac and K3 to decode PSK31. I cannot get enough level out of the

Re: [Elecraft] Dilemma: K1 or KX1 - I can't decide

the rig no matter which way you go. Good luck and enjoy your recovery! 73, John, WA6L Doug Person wrote: While I hang around the recovering from my back surgery and a nasty case of pneumonia, I've run out of projects that require melting solder. This of course means its time to order

Re: [Elecraft] EEEEHAAAAaaa!! CQWWDX WoW!

Congratulations, Dale! I wish I could tell you that I know how it feels to win something like that, but I don't. :-)But I do know the fun and the joy of operating QRP, and seeing you win just validates my faith in low power operations. See you on the bands . . . John, WA6L KX1 K2 K3

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 high power

and 73. John, WA6L ek-2 wrote: The KX1 I just bought and built, #2219, is hitting 5W on the external 12vdc PS. This setting returns 1.5W on 40M, when using the brand new AA internal batteries. If I set it to 4W with the 12vdc supply then, when I am on the internal battery pack I only

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noise Reduction

Hi, Roy, As I approach a year's ownership of the K3, I have to say that there are very few times that I find the NR capability to be useful. On a very noisy band and with reasonably wide bandwidths ( 800 Hz) the NR can work well, but never without pressing the Level button and optimizing the

Re: [Elecraft] [KX1] External Speaker ?

Here is the one I use: http://www.ihomeaudio.com/products.asp?product_id=10329dept_id=1007 If you are using external paddles, the KX1 will sit on that little shelf just like the iPod does.Have fun! John, WA6L __ Elecraft

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

disgusts you (a genuine grumpy old man remark), then just avoid it. There is plenty of bandwith out there -- just spin the dial. John, WA6L -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Your-Opinion%3A-The-realities-of-QRP-vs.-QRO-tp2429074p2437905.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] K1 ANTENNA

had it feeding out my hotel room window. Good luck and 73, John, WA6L Chuck Pridgen wrote: HOW MANY OF YOU ARE USING PAR ELECTRONICS END FEDS WITH YOU K1 OR OTHER ELECRAFTS. I WOULD LIKE INPUT ON HOW THEY HAVE WORKED FOR YOU, AND HOW YOU HAVE MOUNTED THEM. I AM INTERESTED IN USING THEM

Re: [Elecraft] K3 + Microkeyer II - RF into paddle input

, but there could be others. You end up with extra 'dits' and occasionally other anomalies. The fix is somewhere on the microHam USA web site -- they sell an interface that goes between the key and the MicroKeyer and fixes the issue, Good luck and 73, John, WA6L g4amt wrote: Has anyone had

[Elecraft] K3: Lost in Sub-RX Operation

lost. Either I have something set wrong, or there is a problem with the KRX3. I would appreciate any help or suggestions before I go the service route. Thanks and 73, John, WA6L -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3%3A--Lost-in-Sub-RX-Operation-tp1651928p1651928.html Sent

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Lost in Sub-RX Operation

. Thanks to those who replied off-line. 73, John, WA6L -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3%3A--Lost-in-Sub-RX-Operation-tp1651928p1652826.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] Musings on Noise Reduction

. Thanks and 73, John, WA6L Lee Trout wrote: John: Thanks for the suggestions. I tweaked some of the AGC settings and found it did somewhat improve the N/R for CW, but to my ear, made the distortion on SSB worse. Perhaps the one size fits all is the problem? In other words, if we had PER

Re: [Elecraft] Musings on Noise Reduction

are the settings I landed on: AGC THR = 7 AGC SLP = 12 AGC F = 100 Thanks, good luck, and please let me know if you come up with settings that work for you. 73, John, WA6L Richard S. Lindzen wrote: It might also be interesting to see whether NR can be made to be useful for SSB. Dick

Re: [Elecraft] K2: Vivat Rex

. However, that is not the norm. 73, John, WA6L On Fri, Nov 28, 2008 at 3:03 PM, Stewart GM4AFF (via Nabble) [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hope the ON at the other end was using an Elecraft radio too - he was the one doing the work! 73 GM4AFF -Original Message

[Elecraft] K2: Vivat Rex

a top-notch rig and I am glad I still have it. 73 and Happy Thanksgiving to all! John, WA6L -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K2%3A--Vivat-Rex-tp1585677p1585677.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

[Elecraft] FS: KAF2

I just built and installed a KDSP2 in my K2 and I now have a built and working KAF2 for sale. It will come with the manual, the control-board headers, and the standoff. $55 and I will ship to anywhere in the USA. Please contact me off the list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] 73, John, WA6L -- View

[Elecraft] K2 Transverter Question

would be appreciated. Thanks and 73, John, WA6L -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K2-Transverter-Question-tp1402996p1402996.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Transverter Question

. Thanks for the reply and for (hopefully) pointing me in the right direction. I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks again and 73, John, WA6L John, Is there a possibility you have RANT turned on for the TRN1 band? Check in the menu. If you still can't hear on the 6 meter band, switch

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Transverter Question

Don, That solved the problem. I set the RF=50, then did a direct frequency entry. It is working great. That was a bit confusing. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. John, WA6L -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K2-Transverter-Question-tp1402996p1439443

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KRX3

whatsoever. The front panel was much easier to get off and reinstall than it was the first time I put the K3 together. In the entire process, the only problem I had was a bent screw. The decision is yours, but I wouldn't hesitate to do the install again. Good luck and 73 . . . John, WA6L Dave

[Elecraft] K3: KRX3 and VFOB

with VFOA as it did before the KRX3 installation. Can this be right? It seems like it should track along with VFOA as it did before. I am running the latest 2.46 beta firmware. Thanks and 73, John, WA6L -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3%3A-KRX3-and-VFOB

Re: [Elecraft] K3: KRX3 and VFOB

Ah -- the old push it twice trick! I hadn't tried that. I know a single push did not do it. Thanks for the info and 73! Barry N1EU wrote: John, all you need to do is tap AB twice to transfer all of the vfoA settings (including mode) to vfoB. You don't have to turn the

Re: [Elecraft] Mechanical bug contact bounce

and 73, John, WA6L (ex AH6CL) Bryce A. Carr-2 wrote: To get rid of the dot contact bounce, erratic sounding dots, that I experienced I put a .22 microfarad across the keyline on K3 side of keyline and a 10K resistor in series with the key line on the bug side of the keyline. On a 2nd

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB on 40M

I had a similar problem with SSB from 30m through 160m. Is your low output only on 40? 73, John, WA6L Nick Henwood wrote: Can't get proper output on 40M SSB. Rig works fine on all other bands. On 40M gives full output on CW but when switched to SSB although the Comp and ALC readings

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB on 40M

It has been in Aptos for two weeks now. :-( We will see . . . Nick G3RWF wrote: Appears to be just 40M. Did you solve your prob? 73 Nick WA6L wrote: I had a similar problem with SSB from 30m through 160m. Is your low output only on 40? 73, John, WA6L Nick Henwood

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Strange problem on 10 Meter SSB with power out

, and at this point and awaiting my RSA for repair service. 73, John, WA6L williamsonr wrote: If this has previously been discussed - please forgive me. This weekend ten meters was open (as much as it could be at the bottom of a cycle) and the 10-10 contest gave me a great opportunity to try out the 10

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Strange problem on 10 Meter SSB with power out

. Thanks, John, WA6L Alexandr Kobranov wrote: Hi John, can you - and the rest of suffering by this problem - put here some more details about your setting: - POWER per Band active? - TUN PWR -nor- or any value defined? Just to have complete picture. Did you try to chenge some

Re: [Elecraft] K3: new demo video with LP-PAN panadapter and powerSDR

) together with PowerSDR and your K3. The LP-Bridge software allows you to share the serial port and work seamlessly: Click on a signal in PowerSDR and it changes the frequency on both the K3 and the logging software. It's a new world out there! John, WA6L k6te Wim wrote: There's a new

[Elecraft] K3: Low power in RTTY

, WA6L -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3%3A-Low-power-in-RTTY-tp574002p574002.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Low power in RTTY

/warranty issue and I will contact Elecraft directly. Thanks again, John, WA6L WA6L wrote: I worked for a few hours during the NAQP RTTY contest this weekend and ran into a strange issue. On 15 and 20 I get full power out while running RTTY on the K3. On 40 and 80 I am limited to about 20

Re: [Elecraft] K3 #1037 in IARU contest

Hi, Ed, Thanks for taking the time to write all this down. It is some great information. I can vouch for the fact that W0SD was all over the bands. We had you in the log several times. 73, John, WA6L (contest call was W6B) The IARU contest was the first chance to try SN#1037 out in more

[Elecraft] K3: Noise Reduction (NR) in FM Mode

. But, if you have NR engaged on another mode and go to FM, you will be sorry. So, perhaps on the we will get to it someday list there could be a firmware change to disallow noise reduction in the FM mode? It wouldn't hurt . . . 73, John, WA6L -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3

[Elecraft] FS: K3 microKeyer cable

of a deal. Let me know if you are interested. Thanks and 73, John, WA6L [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/FS%3A--K3-microKeyer-cable-tp17517658p17517658.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] FS: K3 microKeyer cable

Sold now -- thanks! WA6L wrote: I have a cable for sale to connect your K3 to a microHAM microKeyer or microKeyer 2. The part number is DB37-EL-K3. $50 shipped to any USA location. Paypal or check/money order. Contact me off-list for additional details. I will also be selling

[Elecraft] K3: Sudden problem on 160M

or a relaod of the firmware? Anyone run into this before? Thanks, John, WA6L -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3%3A-Sudden-problem-on-160M-tp16995266p16995266.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] CW Mistakes

themselves. Good luck and 73, John, WA6L Frank MacDonell wrote: Before I get on the air. What are some of the most common errors for beginning CW Operators. Thanks -- Frank KD8FIP ___ -- View this message in context: http

Re: [Elecraft] New Member

with the Orion II. That seems to be the one comparison that interests people most. You will have to let us know how it all pans out. 73, John, WA6L Ken-99 wrote: Hi. I am new to the group. I just ordered a K3 last night. I wonder how long I will have to wait for it. I currently run

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filter Configurations and Explanations

if needed. At least with the way I operate, the 1000/400 combo makes more sense. So, I plan to order the 1000 filter. Anyone want a 250 filter at a good discount? Contact me offline. 73, John, WA6L Jim Miller-14 wrote: Thanks for bringing up the filter topic - This is one of my main

Re: [Elecraft] K1 comments?

of the KX1. You can use it in place of either rig and do fine. I am sure you will have fun building and operating the K1. I know I did! 73, John, WA6L bud73 wrote: I recently received my first Elecraft kit a K1. I don't see any postings relating to this rig. Every posting seems

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Omni VII.

you will be disappointed. 73, John, WA6L Dave Agsten wrote: Let me start off by stating that I'm not looking for a spec by spec comparison of these two radios. The jury is already in on that. I hope I can just keep a few shots from firing by saying that first. Please respond off list

RE: [Elecraft] Straight Keys, Paddles and Bugs

of that. Hope your new K3 arrives soon! John, WA6L K3: 611 Darwin, Keith wrote: Now, 30+ years later (can it really be that long?) I've returned to the straight key as my preferred sending device. It is harder to use. It takes more work to generate good code. It has brought back the joy

Re: [Elecraft] Auto ATU for K3 + Amplifier

I use the LDG AT-1000pro with my K2 and Tokyo Hy-Power amp and it works out for me very well. You can check out the specs on their web site. It will handle up to 1 KW. 73, John, WA6L AD6XY - Mike wrote: Any advice on which automatic ATU would match well to a K3 with an amplifier (solid

Re: [Elecraft] VP6DX on 160 Elecraft Mojo

, John, WA6L n2wn wrote: Worked VP6DX this morning on 160... I was running my K2/100 (about 90 watts to the tuner due to some foldback issues) thru the KAT100 into a 55' piece o' wire with a few radials, none any longer than 40'. It was a solid no repeat QSO. Those folks have good ears

Re: [Elecraft] K1 power output question

accurate QRP wattmeter. If you align the power meter on the K1 so that it accurately measures 5 watts on 40 meters, it will read a little high on 15 meters and visa-versa. I set mine to be spot-on at 20 meters and it is close enough now on all the bands. Have fun! John, WA6L [EMAIL PROTECTED