Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S 10W models with KXPA100

Why not a foot switch George, W6GF On February 20, 2016, at 6:48 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: LS, The KXPA100 will work with any QRP transceiver that produces a KEYOUT signal. The K3/10, K3S/10 and the KX3 can do that, it is just a matter of a proper cable. The K2/10

Re: [Elecraft] K3S DSP filter plots

And I will add a filter is not a filter. No, I am not crazy. There are many types of filters with various trade-offs. In band ripple.loss..phase shift...skirt shapeare just some of the trade offs. DSP software can emulate any or combos George, W6GF Sent from my iPad >

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood Receiver Test Data - K3S Added Today

If the TS990 had metal knobs not plastic, it might make 75 pounds! 73deGeorge, W6GF On Wednesday, November 11, 2015 8:09 PM, Jim Lowman wrote: Well, I guess the Kenwood TS-990S that I just unpacked doesn't qualify, even by virtue of its 54-pound weight. 

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DSP processor speed

I have my hearing checked every year.  My hearing is good.  I have 2)K3 and 1)K3S.  I have never had a hiss problem with any. George, W6GF PS Having worked with TMS320 processors, the only way to go is assembly. On Tuesday, November 10, 2015 10:39 AM, Gary Gregory

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood Receiver Test Data - K3S Added Today

Yes, I saw that -145 truly outstanding. Now, if it could only creat some sun spots and open 10 meters. 73 de George, W6GF Sent from my iPad > On Nov 10, 2015, at 5:10 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > Bill Breeden wrote: > >> Rob Sherwood added the K3S

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood Receiver Test Data - K3S Added Today

Great results Guys. But my K3S still won't slice bread! 73 de George, W6GF Sent from my iPad > On Nov 10, 2015, at 4:32 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > > Question from a mathematics major [whose parents wanted him to be a EE]: > > In a direct-sampling receiver, how do you

Re: [Elecraft] Which of these would make the best power supply for the K3(S)?

ONY product. > > 73 > Bob, K4TAX > >> On 10/29/2015 7:03 PM, George Fritkin wrote: >> First of all, it is POWDER coating not POWER coating. Secondly you can get >> conductive POWDER coating material. >> >> Unus

Re: [Elecraft] Which of these would make the best power supply for the K3(S)?

First of all, it is POWDER coating not POWER coating. Secondly you can get conductive POWDER coating material. Unusual to find such and many people do not like to use it. George, W6GF Sent from my iPad > On Oct 29, 2015, at 4:49 PM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote: > > It is

Re: [Elecraft] External Speaker details

I use a Radio Shack speaker/DSP combo. They are a little hard to find but worth it. It is a great addition for the KX3. 73 de George, W6GF Sent from my iPad > On Sep 13, 2015, at 10:33 AM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote: > > > I've had many requests for the related

Re: [Elecraft] K3 to IC-7800 Comparison?

You guys are right, the Elecraft radio are great. But I have lots of radios from many manufacturers, current stuff, and Elecraft will have to keep on there toes to stay up there. Sent from my iPad > On Sep 12, 2015, at 4:57 PM, Bill wrote: > > Every now and then I will

Re: [Elecraft] K3 vs K3s..."to be or not to be an "s"

Then again we can all live the life of poverty. You raise excellent points, however we establish priorities in our life. Thank Goodness my family can enjoy the good life. (The capital "G" is not a mistake). I have a ton of ham gear, and believe me there are differences. I have a new K3S

Re: [Elecraft] Product Idea for Elecraft

Sent from my iPad > On Sep 10, 2015, at 6:05 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: > > Elecraft does make a 20W tuner and a 500W tuner, so a 100W tuner would fill > out that line. It could become “gateway Kool-Aid” for those who don’t want to > buy a new radio. Yet. > > wunder

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Any gain with a new synth?

I have 2K3s and the new K3S.  The noise reduction function much better on K3S 73dsGeorge, WGF On Sunday, September 6, 2015 8:35 AM, Jim Rogers wrote: I have my "old K3" on QTH.com, priced at what it would take to get it. Meanwhile it is still on my operating

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Any gain with a new synth?

I have two K3s and now a new K3S.  I not sure the sync card makes much difference, but the noise reduction is now outstanding. George, W6GF PS: A great radio was made greater On Saturday, September 5, 2015 9:39 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote: Bob, I noticed an

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] My K3 needs pimping

I have several radios with dual receive, and I have several radios with a spectrum scope, and several radios that have both. My vote is the spectrum scope. When you are saving your pennies for a second radio, save some more and buy a second radio. There is nothing like SO2R George, W6GF

Re: [Elecraft] Synth card order status

My only question is why? My Porsche is more capable than my driving skills So is my are my K3s more capable than my ham skills George, W6GF George, W6GF Sent from my iPad On Feb 25, 2015, at 5:32 PM, Bayard Coolidge, N1HO via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: We had a HUGE number

Re: [Elecraft] Upgrading to the new Syn Card -- is there a noticable change?

It is not worth the time and effort, forget the cost, to upgrade George, W6GF On Tuesday, February 24, 2015 8:42 AM, KENT TRIMBLE k9...@socket.net wrote: Considering the time and effort to make them happen, all Elecraft upgrades are worth it. Whether you want to own an upgraded

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood Engineering Tests

How about this. Forget the upgrade, save the money, sell your dual RX K3 and buy the FLEX...then you are #1 George, W6GF Sent from my iPad On Feb 24, 2015, at 6:11 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: Of course not, Jim -- but most of us didn't *need* to buy Elecraft either :-)

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

Why don't we get on with life.  Split operation is implemented  many ways by different manufactures.  Proper split operation is a combination of radio and operator skills.  We can do some things on the radio to improve operation, but we can not change operator skills. As I said, optimum split

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

Wayne, I have it!! Buy the rights to the Kenwood TS990 front panel. There are enough buttons and displays to make anybody happy. Gee Whiz George,W6GF Sent from my iPad On Feb 18, 2015, at 8:29 AM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: The fact that the K3 has the blessings of Cognitive

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

I make it easy. I use two radios. George, W6GF On Wednesday, February 18, 2015 8:55 AM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: User interface design is often called upon to make up for human failings. We get distracted, we forget, we have trouble breaking bad habits, we easily

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR

This reflector is a wealth of information and extremely useful.  I just wish that it is not used for wild off topic subjects. George, W6GF On Monday, February 9, 2015 9:22 AM, John Wingard jwin2...@bellsouth.net wrote: I may be the only one that has done this, but over the past

Re: [Elecraft] LDMOS for QRO [OT]

Water cooling is OK for QRP.  A friend of mine was building a special contest amplifier.  He was working out the cooling which presented a problem because of the heat involved.  I suggested using an upright type freezer and put amp in the freezer,  It worked great!! George, fritkin

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Contesting / DXing practices

I am shocked to see people that believe you can legislate social behavior. Heck there are laws  against murder, but people still do it George, W6GF On Tuesday, December 2, 2014 11:18 AM, Milverton M. Swire via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: It is really irritating to get

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Questions

Still being sold George, W6GF Sent from my iPad On Nov 1, 2014, at 5:17 AM, Charlie T, K3ICH pin...@erols.com wrote: All the TE Systems amps I have that are rated for ten watts input will develop full, or very close to full rated power output with 3 watts drive. 73, Charlie k3ICH

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna question

Alpha Delta LB-PLUS. they are tough and work great George, W6GF On Friday, October 17, 2014 1:45 PM, david beckwith david.beckw...@att.net wrote: Just moved and my K3 needs a new antenna. My only option is to run a wire antenna over my roof--I have about 110-120 feet to play with and

Re: [Elecraft] Help! Rescue me from stupid error!

There is nothing mechanical about a ZNR. The electrical equivalent is back to back Zener diodes with a capacitor. Some people call them Transzorbs or MOVs to get by trade marks. The ZNR is a Panasonic trade mark George, W6GF On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 10:54 AM, Charlie T, K3ICH

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 for SWLs?

Wouldn't the fact that the bandwidth is much more narrow in the KX3 than your typical SW RX. So AM is much better SSB probably better (speaker used not mentioned). A lot of SW radios copy FM radio stations, hence better fidelity. The signal strength maybe just apparent because the Signal +

Re: [Elecraft] Slow-scan TV (SSTV) display on the P3 and PX3?

I will say it one more time.there are more hams trying for DXCC on 1.2GHZ than operate SSTV   George, W6GF On Sunday, August 17, 2014 6:01 AM, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: On 8/15/2014 2:56 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Hi all, Is SSTV demodulation/display something we

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 Thermal Fault

Why not run it at 50 watts and give up the 3db.  Probably will not make a difference in number of contacts and your thermal problem should go away.  Also what is SWR   George, W6GF On Sunday, July 20, 2014 4:23 PM, Bert via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: I used my KX3/KXPA100

Re: [Elecraft] Weller WTCPT soldering sta....?

The best George, W6GF On Thursday, June 5, 2014 10:48 AM, Nr4c n...@widomaker.com wrote: Is this a good gen purpose soldering station?  Good or bad? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 question

The difference is .10Log1500/500..   George, W6GF On Wednesday, May 7, 2014 7:37 AM, AG0N-3055 mcduf...@ag0n.net wrote: Is there a tremendous difference between legal limit and about half of it One third, not a half.  The KPA is 500W.  Legal limit

Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)

Who needs two receivers when you can buy two complete radios (TS590s) for the price of the Elecraft George, W6GFOwing 2)K3s .1)KX3AND 1)TS590S On Thursday, May 1, 2014 11:55 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett w...@w0mu.com wrote: The 590 has some short falls.  No 2nd receiver, some issues on

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] OT: NVIS with KX3

Since you are going to operate only one band, why not a resonate dipole.   40 meters should be ok and the antenna is only 66 feet long.   The added benefit is no antenna tuner needed.   You will find shortened antennas like the Buddipole are not that efficient.  I would suggest that before the

[Elecraft] Field day radio

Time is coming for field day.  I operate as a one op, solar power usually from a not very populated state.  Last year it was Wyoming, this year maybe in VE land some place. Lets get to radios.  Last year it was one of my K3s and I did well.  I try to run 5watts for the multiplier, but if

Re: [Elecraft] Field day radio

Stupide me.  I sent the email before I signed it!!! George, W6GF On Thursday, April 24, 2014 9:25 AM, george fritkin georgefrit...@yahoo.com wrote: Time is coming for field day.  I operate as a one op, solar power usually from a not very populated state.  Last year it was Wyoming

Re: [Elecraft] Field day radio

, 2014 10:47 AM, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote: On 4/24/2014 9:25 AM, george fritkin via Elecraft wrote:   If any of you guys have both,which combo would you take The last two Field Days I've been part of a group that runs either 1A battery or 2A battery from solar power, and we run

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft UPS deliveries

OK   OK   OK ...Little to do with Elecraft.Moderator cut this thread off Yes I have a delete button and yes I know how to use it George, W6GF On Wednesday, April 23, 2014 8:28 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT k...@coldrockshotbrooms.com wrote: For USPS Priority, they usually

Re: [Elecraft] Curious -- why is KXFL3 roofing filter an option on KX3 ?

Matching 0.1% capacitors?  What kind of a design is this that requires such tolerances ?  This make maintenance almost impossible.   George, W6GF On Thursday, April 10, 2014 9:31 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: Hi Phil, The roofing filter module (KXFL3) is expensive for us to

Re: [Elecraft] Rotten Signals

What a station needs is a good, considerate operator.   George, W6GF On Thursday, April 10, 2014 7:05 AM, GRANT YOUNGMAN n...@tx.rr.com wrote: Part of the problem, I think, is that people have simply forgotten how to monitor their own signal, or never bothered to learn how.  It doesn’t matter

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft product to be shown and announced this Friday

I sure hope it is an hardware only product.  Speaking quite candidly, I am tired of the countless software updates fixing bugs that should have been caught before the product is released.   George, W6GF On Thursday, April 3, 2014 4:27 PM, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote: On

Re: [Elecraft] Why is KX3 phase noise so much less than the K3 ?

No! And I have them all.  My TenTec Eagle hears as good as my FT5K and our beloved K3 and KX3   George, W6GF On Wednesday, April 2, 2014 10:02 AM, Charlie T, K3ICH pin...@erols.com wrote: Better hope there's no Flex's transmitting too close to your location either. Chas , Bill W2BLC

Re: [Elecraft] Percentage of KX3 owners who bought a KXPA100

I have one. Luckily money is not an issue. Up dates? Who cares! It works great as is. Software bugs, eh. Ask me I am an old software developer. It is a great companion for the kx3. It also drives a linear nicely George,W6GF -- On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 8:24 PM PST

Re: [Elecraft] DSP and the KX3

What is needed is complete digital voice transmission.  Of course you would lose the personal touch on SSB but one could make weak signal operation somewhat better.  With encryption keys, you could talk to your buddies in complete confidence.  Gee what would the guys on 75 and 20 do if they

Re: [Elecraft] VHF/UHF

They exist George, W6GF -- On Mon, Feb 3, 2014 5:22 PM PST dbellw...@aol.com wrote: I'd love to have a K3 size VHF/UHF radio covering 2 Meters through 1296, all mode. When do I send my check? 73, Dave

[Elecraft] KX3 and Argonaught Vl

First, I have no connection with either Ten Tec or Elecraft, except being a customer.   Second, I have 2K3s and 1KX3   Third, I have an ORION ll, OMNI Vll, Eagle, Argo Vl   Fourth, More other radios than the law allows   Fifth, I am an EE, had my own company and did many products with the same

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and Argonaught Vl

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[Elecraft] KX3 comparison

I have a KX3 and the new Ten Tec Argonaught Vl. I would like to share notes with any body that has both Thanks, George, W6GF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] KXPA100 Manual

Saturday I got my official spiral bound KXPA100 manual.  But, I am going to keep me classic stapled (one staple) original manual.  However, the more Elecraft products I have the easier they all are easy to use.  In fact, I haven't cracked an Elecraft manual in months.  This stuff is getting to

[Elecraft] Is it Competition

Check.  ARRL test for the TS990 is on their site.  Interesting results George, W6GF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] It's here ....

I don't get it.  If field test units are now just hitting testers, what about the so called full production units date of Nov 13.2 days from nowand the statement from Elecraft we will keep you informed George, W6GF On Thursday, November 14, 2013 5:15 PM, Ken G Kopp kengk...@gmail.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Suddenly died

In case anybody is interested, electronic equipment does just suddenly fail.   Even stuff built by our beloved Elecraft George, W6GF From: Grant Youngman n...@tx.rr.com To: mikerodgerske5...@yahoo.com mikerodgerske5...@yahoo.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] 43 Ft Vertical and Elecraft Tuners

Don#x27;t worry about remoteing the tuner, but ditch the RG8X and use RG8 with the least loss you can find. George,W6GF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Far OT trivia

It seems that we word of the moderator carries no weight George, W6GF __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] What is next from Elecraft?

Perhaps the next new thing isn#x27;t a thing but a new way to get products to the market. Little add ons like 2meter modules will have a small incremental revenue but not generate the dollars for developing products. Let#x27;s say Elecraft does 10 to 12 million a year in gross sales. I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and whats next from Elecraft

Here is something new.meeting delivery date comments.   George, W6GF From: Goldtr8 (KD8NNU) gold...@charter.net To: mikefur...@att.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 1:35 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and whats next from Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] OT - anyone have experience with effects of metalroofs on antenna performace?

On 7/5/2013 1:54 PM, george fritkin wrote: I remember the toughest class was antenna theory.  As an undergrad EE student, I believed that this class would kill my plan to be an EE.  I got a 25 (out of 100)!  No bragging, it was the highest grade.  They graded on a curve. My prof

Re: [Elecraft] OT - anyone have experience with effects of metal roofs on antenna performace?

I remember the toughest class was antenna theory. As an undergrad EE student, I believed that this class would kill my plan to be an EE. I got a 25 (out of 100)! No bragging, it was the highest grade. They graded on a curve. My prof was a world renown antenna expert. He liked to @#* with

Re: [Elecraft] [TenTec] Tx IMD and Purity

What is the issue? Nobody can even hear -30 distortion products. If you are running digital, you should not be using high power where distortion products could be a problem. No need to ramp up product costs for fancy numbers. George, W6GF

Re: [Elecraft] [TenTec] Tx IMD and Purity

Distortion products have nothing to do with dynamic range of hearing. If you can hear products -60 DOWN from main signal, you have super human hearing. I am basing my info on years of designing audio stuff George, W6GF __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3?

I have two K3s.  One was a kit the other factory built.  I really did not get much out of building the kit.  It is simple, all mechanical, and some stages require  caution.   FYI I am a 74 year old retired EE with lots of bread boarding and kit experience.  Also I have a KX3 which I bought

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 - how loud when tuning?

It is not nearly quiet as my Palstar auto George,W6GF From: Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, May 24, 2013 1:26 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 - how loud when tuning? You can hear it, and it's louder than the KAT3

Re: [Elecraft] discounts?

Discounts are great, but how about delivering products when promised. George, W6GF From: Johnny Siu vr2...@yahoo.com.hk To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 6:27 PM Subject: [Elecraft] discounts? Hello Bill,   To our knowledge,

[Elecraft] New kx3 PA/ATU

I have rethought the pricing of the amp and tuner. I now believe the combo price will be $1299.00. I feel that way because, if the combo is priced at, say, $999.00 it could have a canibalization effect on the k3/100 ATU. Yes you lack the expandability of the k3, but for those who might not

[Elecraft] I would to see

Love my KX3, but I would like to see a KX3 built into a lap-top [tablet!!].  Radios integrated into PCs have been done.  It would be a challenge to find a lap top with enough room to fit the radio.  Functional control could be via mouse, and for knobbies an USB external pad could be used.   Be

[Elecraft] I would like to see

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 power supply recommendation

My shack consists of 20 transceivers.  I think [!!] only 4 run directly on AC power.  The rest run from 12 VDC.  My power supplies range from 35A Astrons to El Cheapo switchers.  In the past 8 years the only power supply failure I  had was an Astron. Do not over buy   George, W6GF

[Elecraft] KAT 500 dissatisfaction

No it is not with the KAT500, it is with the 8 other outboard tuners I have. My KAT500 is not radio controlled but is just connected with RF in and RF out. The auto mode works flawlessly. Speake a couple of words and it is tuned. I wish I could say that about the others. Most of my

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Tuning issue

You are probably matching the losses in the feed line, when you try  to load a 40 meter dipole on 20.  Check the coax loss versus VSWR for 20 meters at a VSWR of 89.  Please do not do this at high power   George, W6GF From: Brian Alsop als...@nc.rr.com To:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

Yesterday I had a personal demo at Elecraft by Paul, their P3 engineer of the P3 SVGA.  All I have to say is WOW  Why would anybody, with a K3, consider anything else. George, W6GF Love my 2 K3s and my KX3 S/N 0123 From: Gary K9GS garyk...@wi.rr.com To:

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Re: Price increase in mid Sept.

It is MBA 101. You price products to cost or to market. When you are an Elecraft you keep raising prices and track contribution to the bottom line. As long as contribution is positive you have price elasticity . And prices go up further. Forget the cost George, W6GF Love my 2K3s and my KX3

Re: [Elecraft] Flex 3000 or KX3

Isn't there a greater difference?  These FLEX you can actually buy today the KX3who knows and thems that do ain't talking. George, W6GF Love my two K3s and waiting for my KX3 to join me on my trip to TI2 land From: Dave KK7SS kk...@frontier.com To:

Re: [Elecraft] Unfair Comparison?

I think if compare the 5000 price to an equal equipped K3 you will find the difference a lot less. Plus you get 3db. George, W6GF Love my two K3s and waiting for my KX3... Is there a UPS truck comming around the corner __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KPA 1500 - What is next?

You are right.  Anyway, I hope they skip the KPA1500 and work on a KPA5000 or KPA1 for us serious operators George, W6GF Love my two K3s From: W0UCE w0...@nc.rr.com To:  Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 9:28 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KPA 1500 -

[Elecraft] KX3

It was 4:30 in the afternoon when I heard the rumble of the UPS truck.  Nothing should be comming from AMAZON!! I thought.  I greated the UPS driver, we are on a first name basis, and took the package.  It was kind of small and light so I thought it was my wife's must have stuff from AMAZON

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Hum on Audio...

I would short all audio inputs to the K3 right at the connector input with everything disconnected except antenna.  Key up radio in SSB and see if audio buzz is still there. This test pretty much isolates the K3 George, W6GF Love my two K3s and awaiting my KX3

[Elecraft] Elecraft KAT500 update

Actually a dipole free space impedance is 73 ohms. Free space impedance is 377.008 ohms. Yes surroundings lower dipole impedance, but also temperature and humidity has an affect on impedance George, W3GF Love my two K3s __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] Old Gear was Re: KPA500

I love old gear.  I have lots.  But it does take some maintenance and time and tender loving care.  Yes there is great audio and lots of knobs to twiddle.   But you wonder, with the complexity of some of the old radios, why the MTBF isn't 10 seconds.  Still when puttering in the shack, I turn on

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft price increases in September

I don't get it.  What is a price increase on a product we don't the price in the first place?   Love my two K3s   George, W6GF     --- On Thu, 8/4/11, Thomas Horsten tho...@horsten.com wrote: From: Thomas Horsten tho...@horsten.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft price increases in September

Re: [Elecraft] K4

The new radio should not be a Swiss army of the frequency spectrum, but a tour de force of Elecraft.  It should have an on board computer with a tethered human interface.  It should have a generous sized display allowing the user to   control the radio's function with a terse set of knobs or the

Re: [Elecraft] KN, BK, etc.

Practices change over the years. Heck, some of my radios I do not even have to load and dip.  Time to adapt.  This is from me, a Ham since 1951. George, W6GF __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KN, BK, etc.

Gosh, there are many up-tight old timers on this reflector. And what does this subject have to do with Elecraft? 73de George, W6GF and love my two K3s. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PSK problem

Sometimes computers do things their own way.  Double check that your sound card selection has not changes.  Also make sure your data selection on the K3 is set properly George, W6GF --- On Fri, 7/15/11, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com Subject:

Re: [Elecraft] Kudos to Best Buy (yes, I know, this is very OT)

Can the Moderator explain to me why this reflector is used for 'chit-chat' that has nothing to do with Elecraft and its products Love my two K3s George, W6GF --- On Fri, 7/8/11, Jim Campbell j...@w4bqp.net wrote: From: Jim Campbell j...@w4bqp.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Kudos to Best Buy

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply?

You know, I like a good Martini occasionally when I am one the air.  Why can't a good mixer be built in the K3 enclosure.  Also the guys should include an computer that can log contacts and have good voice recognition so the K3 can do contacts automatically.  Then all you would have to do is

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 vs. other amps

What a reflector.  Sounds like a bunch of rationale to justify paying so much for the KPA500.  In my not to humble shack I have 18 transceivers in active positions each with an amp.  Some with El Cheapo and some with El Expensiveo [HI] amplifiers.  Did someone say value?  I just do not see it

Re: [Elecraft] Legendary Elecraft Service - not!

Seems to me there some on this reflector that do not know the difference between doing business with a Company and a Corporation.  The guys at Elecraft know that success is a journey not a destination. Try to do the best always..you bet they do.  Go visit them at their facility you see it first

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - linear power supply

I can not believe hams who do not want switching mode supplies in their shack.   This precludes the use of a computer in the shack.  It also means no TVs, printers, and a host of other products.  There is also a false notion that so called linear supplies do not cause RFI.  Study Dirac's delta

Re: [Elecraft] Comments?

My thoughts are strictly subjective.  I do not have the sophisticated equipment to evaluate radios.  Besides that, the differences are rather small and almost within measurement accuracy.  I just evaluated the radios strictly from an operating point of view.  They are all top performers and

Re: [Elecraft] factory built k3/100/F

Elecraft quality standards are so high, when one gets a product from the company, you should assume you are the problem not Elecraft, if it does not work. Hats off to USA quality implemented to perfection George, W6GF --- On Wed, 4/20/11, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] Amps

Why bother.  I have enough 8877 amps already.  In fact,I have two that auto tune and auto band switch. And the dollars per watt (capable) is much less than the KPA500. Love my two K3s. George, W6GF --- On Sat, 4/9/11, William Levy wgl...@gmail.com wrote: From: William Levy wgl...@gmail.com

Re: [Elecraft] Xyl/KPA500

Boy we sure have a bunch of wimps here.  Just tell the old lady you are buying some more ham gear!  (Would some one pass me the cheese and an extra blanket for the couch!!) Love my two K3s George, W6GF --- On Sat, 4/9/11, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: From: Fred Jensen

Re: [Elecraft] Lightning in New Mexico

Let's introduce some facts.  Lightning strikes can carry from 10K to over 50K amps.  That will vaporize #12 wire instantly.  Typical ham installations do not have adequate protection and in fact it is not affordable for the average ham.   When you are in the mist of a storm disconnect

Re: [Elecraft] paddle key training

My computer does wonderful CW. George, W6GF  --- On Sun, 3/27/11, Jessie Oberreuter joberreu-elecr...@moselle.com wrote: From: Jessie Oberreuter joberreu-elecr...@moselle.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] paddle key training To: Kate Hutton katehut...@gmail.com Cc:  Date: Sunday, March 27, 2011,

Re: [Elecraft] Anderson Powerpole connector

I solder crimp connections especially RF.  My only question is what harm can it do?  In production is saves lots of time, but how many crimp connections does a typical ham do in a year?  At 82 feet up on a tower I rather be safe than climb George, W6GF --- On Fri, 3/25/11, Jeff Herr

Re: [Elecraft] K3 S9 43' Vertical

I have a 43 footer,  My ground system is as follows :  a coper ring around base with 4 8 foot ground rods and then 16 50 foot radials.  Comparing to 80 meter dipole same power, propagation causes more reading differences than the antennas.  It is very important to use the correct system for

Re: [Elecraft] K3 S9 43' Vertical

When I was going to engineering school one of the toughest courses was wave theory.  The course included a lot of antenna studies.  Not to brag, but I got the highest grade on the final.  It was 45. That was the highest mark in the class and thank goodness the course was graded on a curve.  I

Re: [Elecraft] FCC

Sorry, but why the racket about a plain vanilla amp. I see nothing state of the art here. It uses a brute force power supply, but it does have a pretty front panel. You know everything Elecraft may build might not be up to the technical excellence of the K1-3 family. I have 18 transceivers

Re: [Elecraft] K3 not recieving

Let's make it simple. How do you think a ham stick or ISTRON both resonant antennas compare to a 43 foot vertical on 40 meters. It is not resonance but efficiency George, W6GF From: Tony Estep estept...@gmail.com To:Sent: Thu, March 10, 2011 12:59:23 PM

Re: [Elecraft] Home brew, kits, etc.

I have built 2 K3s. I have had to take more pieces apart on some complex radios to fix them than there is in a K3 kit!! George, W6GF From: Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sun, March 6, 2011 1:22:38 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft]

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