[Elecraft] OT Powerline Wifi extenders

2019-10-20 Thread a45wg
Fellow Elecrafters, I am trying to extend the wifi based internet coverage in my property. Alas it has very thick concrete walls with lots of re-bar in them, which is good for the odd earthquake - but not so much for wifi.

Re: [Elecraft] Craziest / most rewarding QSOs

2018-09-16 Thread a45wg
Please ENOUGH of this !! - Go form a support group or something. __ 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

[Elecraft] Anyone here in VR2 ?

2018-08-28 Thread a45wg
Fellow Elecrafters, Is there anyone on the list living in VR2 ? If so could you contact me off-list please. Thanks Tim, Sheung Wan. Hk. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Climate Control

2018-07-04 Thread a45wg
Gary, I am also considering moving the K-Line (K3S KPA500) to a “shed” (yet to be bought) at the base of my antenna. But my location is in the Philippines where it is hot, humid and it rains an awful lot (Think Florida without the Oranges) Are there off-the-shelf

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] QSO of the week (and a re-learned QRP SSB tip

2018-07-02 Thread a45wg
This is something that the Oman Radio Society asks all members to do for a month starting on "National Day" (Read 4th July) What a pain in the a**e !!! for example "a45wg/ND48" (National-Day 48th Year). It is totally meaningless for 99% of all hams. I like the /qrp if t

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility Linux version

2018-06-12 Thread a45wg
//www.elecraft.com/software/KX3/KX3UtilityLINUX_1_16_6_25.tgz && \ tar -zxvf KX3UtilityLINUX_1_16_6_25.tgz && \ apt-get install -y libc6:i386 libncurses5:i386 libstdc++6:i386 Best regards Tim, A45WG => DU3/M0FGC __

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility Linux version

2018-06-11 Thread a45wg
++6Li386 You may need the odd extrac package but you should be on your way (I hope with this) Regards Tim A45WG > On Jun 11, 2018, at 6:26 PM, George Pasek wrote: > > I have been using the Windows version of the KX3 Utilit

Re: [Elecraft] Resistor and capacitor installation

2018-03-26 Thread a45wg
So you are all “Rocket Scientists” !! That explains a lot…. Keep up the V interesting posts 73s Tim Du3/M0FGC > On Mar 26, 2018, at 10:04 PM, Tom Doligalski wrote: > > https://www.techbriefs.com > > 73,

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Postal terminology

2018-03-23 Thread a45wg
Well Said Or go back to shipping in multiple Boxes !! > On Mar 23, 2018, at 11:08 AM, Andy McMullin wrote: > > Now unlike the use of Elecraft supplied software on Linux - the problems and > reminiscences about the US postal service is a subject that should be

Re: [Elecraft] New Sub RX

2018-03-14 Thread a45wg
With respect to Bill, in contests - there is no UP - There is QRZ ?? but up UP !! When life Gets tough in contests - Turn the Yagi AWAY ! - Hitt ATT -Reduce Power Regards Tim, A45WG > On Mar 14, 2

Re: [Elecraft] Make this email list more manageable - a forum instead?

2017-08-19 Thread a45wg
, the same goes for the remote Ops, the same for the info regarding filters and Macro programming. Regards to all Tim, A45WG > On Aug 19, 2017, at 5:43 PM, Dave Cole <d...@nk7z.net> wrote: > > Respectfully-- of course there will be a change. As KX3 owners move to the > prop

Re: [Elecraft] RX antenna protection

2017-08-15 Thread a45wg
Tim, A45WG > On Aug 15, 2017, at 10:06 PM, John K9UWA <j...@johnjeanantiqueradio.com> > wrote: > > We have been operating this way with full break-in for many years using the > KD9SV products. First it was just the "Front End Saver" which removes

[Elecraft] Fwd: Can KPA500 Operate Remotely?

2017-06-07 Thread a45wg
for the KPA. I have the full Elecraft command set for the KPA 500 available as a web page. If you are interested please drop me a PM… and I will link you to my web-page which details how this can be accomplished. Regards Tim, A45WG > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Mike

Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)

2017-05-12 Thread a45wg
, for this you can mess with EVERYTHING !! 73s Tim A45WG, Muscat Oman > On May 12, 2017, at 6:38 AM, Mike Parkes <mspma...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hello Elecraft group, > I don't own anything made by Elecraft yet however I have been shopping for

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 mobile?

2017-04-14 Thread a45wg
On the same vane, My 2005, Range Rover would lock and unlock (repeat….) when I transmitted on 20M - other bands it was fine. I was running 50W - totally separate 12V Truck battery , not connected to the Range Rover. Antenna 1:1 Enjoy the ride ! Regards Tim A45wg

Re: [Elecraft] Random wire lengths for antennas

2017-01-29 Thread a45wg
e good length at 34.97M 114.72Ft Possible good length at 40.41M 132.56Ft Possible good length at 44.34M 145.47Ft Possible good length at 45.46M 149.13Ft Possible good length at 48.95M 160.61Ft Hope this helps, Regards Tim A45WG > On Jan

Re: [Elecraft] Sync AM and checking VFO accuracy using WWV

2016-12-16 Thread a45wg
Very timely - just performed the operation with the help of the manual (Page 53 on the K3-S manual) and these extra instructions. Many thanks Tim A45WG > On Dec 17, 2016, at 6:52 AM, Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> wrote: > > Michael, >

Re: [Elecraft] Fldigi Mac no TX Audio

2016-11-13 Thread a45wg
, Fldigi software developers - nice work Elecraft - Digital with 1 cable … awesome regards Tim - A45WG > On Nov 13, 2016, at 3:34 PM, kevino z <z_kev...@hotmail.com > <mailto:z_kev...@hotmail.com>> wrote: > > In the K3S menus, Have you verified the selection f

[Elecraft] Fldigi Mac no TX Audio

2016-11-12 Thread a45wg
tronic postcard please . Regards Tim - A45WG __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Windows Emulator

2016-10-12 Thread a45wg
for Product-X - oh and another for product-Y - so keep an eye on your disk utilization - I used a separate 1Tb drive just to handle the 30+ VM’s I use !! So what have you got to loose - except a little disk space and time Best regards Tim - A45WG > On Oct 12, 2

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility and RumlogNG

2016-10-10 Thread a45wg
Working fine for me Sierra Mac-Mini Regards Tim - A45WG > On Oct 10, 2016, at 7:50 PM, Peter LaBissoniere <k...@wi.rr.com> wrote: > > Slightly OT but I have a couple of issues after upgrading to Sierra that > might be interesting for Mac users.

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using Linux - OT

2016-07-31 Thread a45wg
- A45WG Tim, Muscat: Sultanate of Oman > On 31 Jul 2016, at 19:18, Mike Rhodes <w...@roadrunner.com> wrote: > > Ok, I already see I have misunderstood something. I mistakenly thought Wine > was an emulator that would allow you to run a copy of Wind

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using Linux

2016-07-30 Thread a45wg
same here regarding the Elecraft SW Tim A45wg > On Jul 31, 2016, at 5:47 AM, Mike Markowski <mike.ab...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Yes, it is just as easy. I have no trouble using it for firmware updates, > etc. > > 73, > Mike ab3ap > > On 07/30/2016 09:38 PM, Bi

Re: [Elecraft] Can a KX3 be configured to work like a K0 or K0 mini?

2016-07-24 Thread a45wg
No need to great expense here - look at a set of the new Raspberry Pi. With a case <$40 each. Plenty of CPU power in them - plus Cat 5 & Wifi as and 4 usb ports. If you have a microUSB power supply then a decent SDcard (level 10) and you are all set. 73 Tim / A45WG > On 2

Re: [Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S

2016-07-17 Thread a45wg
No !!! Bad sales pitch - How about spend $3k now - or spend $2k now and $3k (when you realised you made a mistake) later….. see spending $3k now much much cheaper….. 73, tim - A45WG > On 17 Jul 2016, at 22:24, Ian <iann...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Consider getting a lesser radio

Re: [Elecraft] N1MM Logger +

2016-07-09 Thread a45wg
Guy, Out of interest from a SW Developer point of View what is N1MM written in ? Tim - A45WG > On 9 Jul 2016, at 18:38, Guy Olinger K2AV <k2av@gmail.com> wrote: > > > They have stated that to create a parallel product for Mac platforms is > be

Re: [Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S

2016-07-04 Thread a45wg
IMHO. You are not really going to get an un-biased opinion asking a question like that here… nor would you on the Icom forums regards Tim A45WG > On 4 Jul 2016, at 09:46, Richard Fjeld <rpfj...@outlook.com> wrote: > > Reuben, > I think Ro

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day Report

2016-06-28 Thread a45wg
a) It Works b) Tunes well c) Simple - to Install and Repair d) Low Weight yielding great survivability e) Relatively Omni directional Give it a go - I am 100% sure it will work for you. regards Tim - A45WG > On 28 Jun 2016, at

[Elecraft] SDR Processing from IF Output

2016-06-24 Thread a45wg
- I shall post back the boiled down wisdom…. 73s and thanks Tim - A45WG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100- How impactful to making contacts?

2016-06-21 Thread a45wg
Using 15 W out from my K3-S (Max power for your KX3 as you indicated) my KPA500 pushes out 330 Watts … Why bother with 100W when you can have 330 ?? There is however a difference in purchase price $2k vs $800 (aprox) - and if you need a tuner that will be another $700. Sorry to say I kept

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility

2016-06-06 Thread a45wg
/KX3UtilityLINUX_1_14_4_11.tgz tar -zxvf KX3UtilityLINUX_1_14_4_11.tgz cd kx3util_1_14_4_11 Add some 32 bit packages sudo apt-get install lib32z1, lib32stdc++6, install libgtk:386 And now it should work ./kx3util 73s de Tim - A45WG > On 6 Jun 2016, at 18:54, Bruce Nour

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility

2016-06-06 Thread a45wg
Ubuntu 32 or 64 bit (the latter is a little more difficult) ? > On 6 Jun 2016, at 18:09, Aaron K5ATG wrote: > > Does anyone know of any detailed instructions on installing the KX3 Utility > on Linux Ubuntu? > Aaron Scott K5ATG >

Re: [Elecraft] New products

2016-06-05 Thread a45wg
- what else is added is extra; 73s to all Tim - A45WG __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and Linux contest logging

2016-06-04 Thread a45wg
send you the source code). 73s de Tim - A45WG > On 5 Jun 2016, at 03:51, Neil Martinsen-Burrell > <neilmartinsenburr...@gmail.com> wrote: > > For my first time ever, I have a computer connected to my radio! (Thanks > Elecraft for the parts and great instructions

[Elecraft] OT: Dx Cluster Archive data

2016-06-04 Thread a45wg
contact me off-list please. Thanks Tim - A45WG. Muscat, Sultanate of Oman __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] fldigi for Mac / K3 / KX3 / K2

2016-06-03 Thread a45wg
RumLogNG - gets my vote. Simple excellent software. 73s de Tim/A45WG > On 3 Jun 2016, at 20:20, Dauer, Edward <eda...@law.du.edu> wrote: > > Fumbling with the Aether logging program during the recent CQ WW WPX (CW) > convinced me that I need to bite the bullet and get a pr

Re: [Elecraft] P3 vs SDRPlay on Raspberry Pi

2016-04-18 Thread a45wg
input only - so I use an ASUS Xonar U7 as the external Soundcard and this is connected also by USB. The software is easy and simple to use/setup. Hope this helps Regards Tim A45WG - Muscat > On 19 Apr 2016, at 01:03, Jerry Moore

Re: [Elecraft] New shack PC...

2016-04-18 Thread a45wg
. Tim A45WG - Muscat > On 19 Apr 2016, at 02:00, Nate Bargmann <n...@n0nb.us> wrote: > > * On 2016 18 Apr 14:24 -0500, David Davis wrote: >> I am curious what flavor of Linux everyone prefers with respect to being >> able to run the Elecraft utilities for

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Carrying Case

2016-04-12 Thread a45wg
I use a Pelican box - the same type I keep my Dive Computers in. It is fully waterproof - has a pressure equalisation plug - and built to last. Not the cheapest option - but one I feel comfortable with. Regards Tim > On 13 Apr 2016, at 07:02, W1PDI via Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] OT: HF weather fax

2016-04-11 Thread a45wg
ses of data like wave height etc). Fair winds & 73s Tim - A45WG > On 11 Apr 2016, at 01:28, Clint <clint.st...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > > > I am looking for a simple Windows 7, 8, 10 program that can decode NOAA HF > weather faxes using a laptop soundcard. I am

[Elecraft] T1 Miniature ATU

2016-04-04 Thread a45wg
Fellow Hams, I am considering adding a T1 ATU to my portable setup - any comments/suggestions ? Is the kit easy or difficult to construct ? As always your constructive comments are very appreciated 73s Tim A45WG

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility questions

2016-04-01 Thread a45wg
this) - but it does add another layer of complexity to the whole control process. The Daemon/detached process mechanism is best/easiest used using ricgtld (Linux) - I do see people using it for Windows also - but I have no experience on that. Regards Tim A45WG > On 1

Re: [Elecraft] Delayed Options

2016-03-24 Thread a45wg
- Tune your antenna !!! Mic - I prefer CW Horses for courses Regards Tim - A45WG, Muscat. Sultanate of Oman __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] Contest Settings

2016-03-21 Thread a45wg
Many thanks for the most excellent suggestions - this list, as well as the radios it supports continues to amaze and enthral me. Regards Tim - A45WG, Muscat. Sultanate of Oman. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Contest Settings

2016-03-20 Thread a45wg
. Many thanks, Tim A45WG __ 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] P3 - Control from Python Gui

2016-03-04 Thread a45wg
e done. If anyone requires any assistance with this - please PM me off-list. Regards Tim - A45WG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.q

[Elecraft] P3 Single Side of a Pilup

2016-02-19 Thread a45wg
Got my single sided Split working. The DX station is the bottom left hand side…. The Middle to right is the Zoo that calling this station. My VFO-A is in Green - VFO-B in red…. Trying to see who gets picked up and then to jump on the same frequency. Thanks to those who assisted me….

[Elecraft] P3 Span settings

2016-02-17 Thread a45wg
be greatly appreciated. I am sure I can do this in a Software I/Q SDR process - but I am really only trying to do this from the P3. Regards Tim A45WG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

Re: [Elecraft] setting up a kx3, when I get one.

2016-02-14 Thread a45wg
The RasberryPI - will work to the KX3. I have used mine on and off for some development stuff. Portable will be an issue - unless you have a very small screen for logging (I personally use a school notebook - and just retype when I get home). What ever your choice -

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 with KPA500

2016-02-07 Thread a45wg
I run my K3-S with 10w of drive power and usually get 200W out of the KPA500…. I have not hooked my KX3 up … but assuming you have 14V - I see no reason why this would not behave the same. Regards Tim A45WG > On 8 Feb 2016, at 00:47, James Bennett <w6...@me.com&

Re: [Elecraft] Love me K3 line

2016-02-01 Thread a45wg
Sound words > On 1 Feb 2016, at 12:45, Richards wrote: > > I happen to KNOW how NF8J does it. As suggested by another member, > here is the recipe > > 1) a pound of good equipment; > > 2) a dash of cunning; > > 3) a large dose of patience; > > 4) substantial

[Elecraft] K3-S - CW Keying for Contests

2016-01-27 Thread a45wg
xible and worthwhile. OS for PC: Linux or Mac - NOT Windows Many thanks for taking the time to read this Regards Tim - A45WG __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] USB Soundcard

2016-01-18 Thread a45wg
recently built KX3 - using some software tools. Looking forward to hearing what works/does not work well. Many thanks Tim, A45wg. Muscat __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] SDR Processing from KX3 in Python

2015-12-17 Thread a45wg
Hi, Is anyone doing any SDR I/Q processing using Python with the KX3 ? I am trying to get some traction with this - but finding little info in terms of Elecraft - plenty in the rtl-sdr however Thanks for the valuable info contained here Tim - A45WG

Re: [Elecraft] SDR Processing from KX3 in Python

2015-12-17 Thread a45wg
oftrock. I do realize that the > rtl-sdr is quite different as far as inputting samples, however. What > platform are you using? Windows, Linux, Apple? > 73, Terry, N4TLF > > > -Original Message- From: a45wg > Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2015 11:12 AM > To: elec

Re: [Elecraft] SDR Processing from KX3 in Python

2015-12-17 Thread a45wg
t; to doing anything. But, I decided it would be far easier to use >>> Mathematica (for what I >>> want do to) rather than Python even though I would probably have to cobble >>> together an >>> interface to pull out the I/Q data stream and feed to Mathematica (unless >