Our new KH1 5-band, 40-15 meter CW station puts the world in the palm of your
hand. While designed with ultraportable field use in mind, the fully-integrated
KH1 is equally at home in your back yard lounge chair, at a local park, at a
rest stop on a long drive, etc. KH1 owners are finding they
If you’re at Visalia today, please drop by to check out our early prototype of
the K4/0. This unit has a front panel identical to the K4’s, but it’s only 4”
deep. It’s ideal for remote control of your K4 (or a friend’s) when space is
limited.
Full technical details will be provided later.
If you live in the Boston area, please contact me directly. This is not related
to Elecraft.
Thanks,
Wayne
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Hi Pete,
Check the KPA1500 fault log using KPA1500 Utility. Amp fault codes starting
with "6" (such as fault 60) are displayed on the K3 as fault 6.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Mar 30, 2024, at 6:42 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
>
> I have seen this a couple of time when my KPA1500 throws the
The KHRA1 allows you to use the KH1’s built-in whip antenna on a picnic table
or other flat surface. It provides a secure electrical connection as well as
folding legs to stabilize the transceiver in windy conditions. Great for Parks
On the Air (POTA), camping, or day trips.
See KHRA1 web page
Hi Alan,
I don't have a subscription. Could you describe the contents you're referring
to, and the issue month/year? Is there a URL we could look at?
Thanks,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Mar 13, 2024, at 11:03 AM, Alan Geller via Elecraft
> wrote:
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> This issue is a real
Hi Eric,
Our CS team responded to this at 1651 PST. Rob provided details on how to
reload firmware when "MCU LD" is flashing. Nothing heard after that.
The 0555 error code pertains to the sub RX DSP, if that helps.
It's after CS hours now, but I'll check my direct email periodically.
73,
> Does the KH1 ATU work on 40 meters?
>
> Bill
> W8BC
Hi Bill,
Yes it does. But not with the built-in whip. You'll need at least a 25' or so
random wire or other antenna that falls in the ATU's tuning range on this band.
We've tested it on many antennas of "reasonable" length relative to
Visitors are welcome at my SMRC talk this Friday night. Details below.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
* * *
SMRC announcement:
• SMRC will hold its February monthly meeting In-Person + Zoom on
February 16.
• Wayne Burdick, N6KR,will tell the story of the newest Elecraft
transceiver
Our pleasure, David. Enjoy.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Feb 9, 2024, at 4:09 AM, David Thompson via Elecraft
> wrote:
>
> On 2/5/24 11:33 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>
>> Rev. 1.24 of the KH1 firmware provides this CW/SSB cross-mode
>> capability. There are no settings
There are a few cases where you may want to work an SSB station with your KH1,
transmitting in CW mode:
- checking into an SSB net (there are many of these on 40 m during the day, for
example)
- using a mixed-mode QRP "watering hole," e.g. the HF-pack calling frequency,
18157.5 kHz
- when
Season's greetings from the Left Coast. Hope everyone is having a great holiday!
Meanwhile--with apologies for the bandwidth:
K2 S/N 1 is among the early Elecraft radios I've had in cold storage.
Unboxing it brought back fond memories from 1999, the year we started shipping,
back when
We've completed the logging feature for the KH1. See detailed release notes for
rev. 1.22 below. You can access the new firmware directly through KH1 Utility.
While the logging feature was optimized with SOTA and other field ops in mind,
it can be used for all contacts made using the KH1's
> On Dec 13, 2023, at 5:58 PM, G4GNX wrote:
>
> C’mon Wayne, what’s your take on all of this?
First, I think Bob Milne (subject of the podcast) is in a class by himself.
He's able to virtually play back the audio of up to 4 symphonies with different
keys and tempos in his head,
Occasionally I stumble on something too incredible to not share, immediately,
with everyone. In this case I'm inclined to not even apologize for using the
bandwidth. At least not in advance.
Anyone intrigued by human perception of sound, especially musicians and
ambidextrous CW ops, will find
Just a reminder to check out the Black Friday specials at Elecraft.com.
73 & Happy Holidays—
Wayne,
N6KR
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Hi Pete,
Sorry your phones don't appear to be working. I've never heard of this
happening.
A few things to check:
1. Make sure the plug is stereo.
2. Make sure it's plugged in all the way. Note that the phones jack is supposed
to protrude slightly from the side panel sheet metal. If it
I highly recommend this fascinating first-person account. You might want to
skim over the parts about political infighting to get to descriptions of the
route, procurement of poles, Indian encounters, and inclement weather.
(And we thought Field Day setup was challenging.)
We've determined that some KHPD1 keyer paddles were shipped with the wrong
spring, making the action too stiff by a factor of 2 to 3. With the specified
lighter spring, the action is dramatically easier to use.
Starting in about two to three weeks, we'll be shipping replacement paddles
with
Hi Pete,
KH1s from the first production batch will start shipping next week. We
underestimated demand but hope to get a 2nd batch going right away. If you
order right now your KH1 would likely arrive in January. Sorry I can't predict
it more accurately.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Oct 27, 2023, at
Hi Julie,
Thanks for the close read :)
The manual is correct. I'll fix the brochure and website.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Oct 23, 2023, at 9:03 AM, Julia Tuttle wrote:
>
> Hi folks,
>
> I noticed that the specs on the KH1 product page says "ATTENUATOR: -12 dB,
> switchable", but the manual (p.
Hi Doug,
The log tray and whip clips can be configured for left- or right-handed use.
Wayne N6KR
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> On Oct 21, 2023, at 4:21 PM, Doug Millar via Elecraft
> wrote:
>
> Does the KH1 come left handed for logging, etc.? Doug K6JEY
>
>
>
>
Hi Paul,
> My current portable radio is a KX1 and there is something special about using
> gear that I built myself, but this KH1 looks amazing and I'm giving it some
> serious consideration. I'm really looking forward to seeing actual
> in-the-field reviews and videos. My one hesitation is
Technical Specialist, RFI
> ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources
>
> On 10/20/23 13:29, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>> Hi Pete,
>> The K4/0 team is independent of the KH1 team. Both are happening in parallel.
>> We still have supply chain issues with parts for
Of course, but my question had more to do with management priorities. I
> appreciate the supply chain problems, and hope you resolve them (at least
> enough to begin production) soon.
> 73, Pete N4ZR
> On 10/20/2023 4:29 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>> Hi Pete,
>>
>>
Hi Pete,
The K4/0 team is independent of the KH1 team. Both are happening in parallel.
We still have supply chain issues with parts for the K4 HDR module, though
progress is still being made on that front.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Oct 20, 2023, at 1:21 PM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
>
> But when
Hey Dave!
Thanks for checking in.
This is the radio I wanted even when I was 15. Finally got it done, with a
combination of microelectronics, 3D printing, and a take-no-prisoners attempt
to drastically reduce parts count.
Hope you survived the Pandemic OK
Wayne
> On Oct 20, 2023, at
If you have a general-interest topic in mind for our occasional newsletter,
please email me directly. Articles are typically 1/2 page to 2 pages, with one
or two illustrations if applicable.
73,
Wayne
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I was 8 years old. My dad had bought me a Radio Shack Science Fair 8-Note
Electronic Organ kit for Christmas, along with a soldering iron.
That night I built the kit, finishing at something like 11 PM, which was
unheard of. I remember Dad looming over me in his green bathrobe, smiling,
saying
Release 34 is being promoted to full-production status. This means it will be
installed on all new K4s. We also encourage existing K4 owners to perform the
update. The attached release notes provide a summary of all changes since the
last production release (R33).
I'd like to thank all of our
R34.BETA4 corrects some issues identified with the previous beta. Thanks for
your patience as we've cleaned up all the loose ends during the present cycle.
We're hoping to take R34 to production status after verification of current
changes.
The release notes below include details on R34 beta
2023-09-04 11:50, Al Lorona wrote:
>> Wayne Burdick, N6KR, has taken the gold medal at the 1st annual Kitchen
>> Homebrew Challenge held over the weekend.
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Hi Ryan,
As I just posted to the KX group list, I'll be looking at your rig myself as
this may be a firmware issue.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Aug 30, 2023, at 12:25 PM, R.S. via Elecraft
> wrote:
>
> Hello all,
> I ordered a KX2 with all the options back on March 27th of this year and
>
Hi Neil,
Presence or absence of display digits shows the tuning resolution.
For any given operating setup, tapping RATE will toggle between two different
resolutions, normally 10 Hz and 100 Hz. However, there are two cases where RATE
toggles between 10 Hz and 1 Hz:
- radio is in any DATA
Hi Dave,
Eric is drafting an update to this as we speak. It'll probably be posted
tomorrow -- Friday at the latest.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Aug 2, 2023, at 3:41 PM, wb0gaz via Elecraft
> wrote:
>
> As several direct inquiries over the last several months to Elecraft (Eric
> S., Madelyn G.)
A new beta release is available that corrects some issues identified with the
previous beta. See release notes below.
Once again I'd like to thank our field testers, who willingly endure
(enthusiastically embrace?) a long series of official regression tests.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
noticeable interference. Ditto for the Yaesu with it's
>> roofing filter and 'vctune' technology.
>>
>> We topped 2000 contacts this year, with the CW stations making the majority
>> of the contacts. We have some very good CW operators in the club, and they
>> are 'Q
CW is also the only way to go for pedestrian mobile FD, which I did for a
couple of hours while hiking on Saturday. Even with a 4' whip and 5 watts I was
working almost every station I called. I stopped long enough to log each QSO so
my printing would be legible.
Of course this is not the way
Hi gang,
I reserve the right to make a movie recommendation here once every five years
or so. This one is called "Clara," and you'll think it's entirely off-topic
until almost the very end. Trust me on this one.
If you're a fan of the movie "Contact," adapted from the book by Carl Sagan,
Thanks for your comments, Eric.
Note that the K4 shares the same pedigree, and weighs only 2 pounds more, for
the same reasons.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
2A SCV
> On Jun 26, 2023, at 7:56 AM, Eric Fitzgerald wrote:
>
> Every time I take my K3 out into the field - be it Field Day, POTA, SOTA or
>
Hi Wilson,
Contrats on your successful FD effort.
Wayne
N6KR
> On Jun 26, 2023, at 7:29 AM, Wilson Lamb via Elecraft
> wrote:
>
> I know it's OT, but want to comment on FD operation here in NC.
> I wouldn't even consider going on SSB for FD!But our SSB station on 40/15
> made over 700 QSO,
Over the years, we've had a few customers submit well-written, informative and
entertaining articles for the Elecraft newsletter. If you have an idea for a
short (1 to 2 page) article of general interest to our readers, feel free to
contact me directly to discuss the idea.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
[This was also posted to the K4 forum.]
* * *
Beta testing of rev. R33.BETA2 has gone very well, so we're promoting it to
full-production status (R33.PRODUCTION). This means it will be installed on all
new K4s. We also encourage existing K4 owners to perform the update.
The "big-ticket" item
Wow, Kevin. An instant classic in the emerging field of subliminal viral
marketing. Dream it…own it.
Wayne
N6KR
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> On Apr 1, 2023, at 8:08 AM, kevinr wrote:
>
>
> It was a fairly normal dream. A CW rag chew with weak signals. Then N6KR
> came back to me. After I gave
Hi Scott,
This is possible, and it's already wish-listed. Our DSP resources are tied up
at the moment.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Mar 21, 2023, at 2:42 PM, Scott Zastoupil via Elecraft
> wrote:
>
> So I have to ask since I have not seen any activity since 2016. Is it
> possible to have
Hi Mike,
KX2 Utility will be updated to allow time to be set on the KXIBC2.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
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> On Mar 18, 2023, at 9:49 AM, Michael McShan via Elecraft
> wrote:
>
> Hello, all.
>
> This may be my first post to the reflector. I received the KXIBC2 module
> yesterday and
This cat is is at least 75% of the way out of the bag :)
That said: consider this the official announcement for the KXIBC2 internal
battery charger for the KX2. The unit has been extensively beta tested, and a
few of us have been using them for over a year. It has proven safe and reliable.
Gary,
Our assembly house got overloaded, delaying our modules. But I understand that
some of them may have just been delivered (finally!). We would need to then do
full testing.
Eric may want to elaborate.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Feb 15, 2023, at 1:45 PM, n6...@outlook.com wrote:
>
> Eric,
>
Hi Tony,
I had the function in mind, then cajoled Lyle into doing the hard part -- the
demodulator. Somehow he figured it out in just a few days.
The key idea that led to the PSK31 and RTTY decoders was this: that a ham
receiver should be able to demodulate all commonly heard signals and
Hi Tony,
I, too, am an avid user of the CW-to-PSK31 feature, which is available on the
K3 and K4 as well as the KX line. I've even used it during Field Day, which is
a hoot, especially with a tiny KX2 and its paddle being all the gear you need
(no computer or keyboard required). All of these
Someone was going to post this sooner or later. I'm glad I didn't have to :)
Wayne
N6KR
> On Jan 27, 2023, at 12:52 PM, John Harper wrote:
>
> K-Pop bands - and coming soon, KX-Pop bands.
>
> John AE5X
> https://ae5x.blogspot.com
This Daily Mail interview with Tom, M1EYP, will give many of us cause for
celebration:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-11640643/Morse-Code-making-comeback-Children-young-FIVE-learning-it.html
Hi Richard,
Again, apologies to you and others for the long delay. Our supplier had their
own supply chain problems, thanks to the pandemic, and they had to go through
two sets of prototypes to get everything dialed in.
Let us know how the mic works.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Jan 26, 2023, at
Jan 25, 2023, at 11:22 AM, Christopher Hoover wrote:
>
> What about the K3 for RX on 8m? Mine bounces me to 44.000 MHz if I try to
> enter 40.662 MHz via CAT or front panel.
>
> 73 de AI6KG
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jun 27, 2019 at 3:39 PM Wayne Burdick wrote:
> The K4
Release 32 has been beta tested (R32.BETA2) and has now been moved to
production status.
See release notes below, or on our K4 software page, or view them in the
updater on the K4 itself. (For your convenience, the list below shows all
significant changes since production release 31.)
You can find these on our Winter Specials page:
https://elecraft.com/pages/winter-specials-delivery-by-december-24
Click on the small photos to see much larger ones.
73,
Wayne
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K4 beta release R32.B1 is now available.
This release corrects a problem with TX DVR message play, where interrupting
playback could sometimes disable microphone audio. (Just in time for the next
big SSB contest) I'd like to thank our intrepid Field Test group as well as
our software team
Funny story Last Field Day my son and a friend of his went camping with our
group. Neither of them are CW operators (yet), but they did know the alphabet.
They borrowed a MCU-controlled code-practice generator from another op and were
competing to see who could copy single letters at the
It has come to our attention that a 50 milliohm resistor used for sensing
current drain on the K3S RF board is, at least on paper, underrated for the
application. The resistor is R36, used in the low-current path that supplies 12
V to everything except the KPA3 100 W PA module.
NOTE:
On
Andrew Moore wrote:
> For many of us...the joy of contesting
> is keying by hand and taking notes on paper...
I'm in this group. Casual contest operation, usually QRP, mostly CW, and almost
always logging by hand.
I greatly appreciate all of the very serious ops out there who approach this
Our pleasure, Dave. Let us know how your extended testing goes.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Oct 11, 2022, at 6:54 PM, David F. Reed wrote:
>
> Wayne , thank you and the team; I like the improved MON level control very
> much! I am also enjoying exploring the virtues of the latest release with a
>
Sorry for the all-caps subject line, but this does seem like a big deal :)
On behalf of the Elecraft software team, as well as our two dozen dedicated
field testers, I'm pleased to announce that K4 beta release R31.B2 is now ready
for download. (Note: R31.B1 was not released, due to a
Hi Victor,
Please check with support. I believe we have some extra cables laying around.
You might mention you heard this from me.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Sep 29, 2022, at 1:05 PM, Victor Rivera wrote:
>
> Hello.
>
> I am interested in purchasing a replacement cable for my Elecraft MH3
>
Alexloop. I suspect the AX1, with or without a counterpoise, would be
> less likely to provoke someone to do that. One woman approached me and asked
> me if I was the CIA.
>
> 73,
>
> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
> Sparks NV DM09dn
> Washoe County
>
> Wa
We studied this. To provide any advantage over a vertical AX1 with a single
counterpoise wire, an AX1 dipole would have to be well over a quarter
wavelength above ground, with both halves tuned to resonance, and fed with
low-loss coax and a balun or balanced feedline. Even then the advantage is
No. But try on a little poison oak followed by a hot shower. OMG. That’s the
nice burn.
elecraft.com
> On Sep 25, 2022, at 12:11 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
>
> There is no such thing as a "nice" RF burn.
>
> 73,
>
> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
> Sparks NV DM09dn
> Washoe County
>
> Steve L
Too much science for one Sunday. We could all just strap in, take a hike, and
get on the air.
elecraft.com
> On Sep 25, 2022, at 3:21 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
>
> On 9/25/2022 1:43 PM, Bill Mader wrote:
>> Putting the results in a spreadsheet quickly makes antenna configurations'
>>
Every conductor attached to the radio’s case (ground) will become part of the
counterpoise. Including your body, and any other objects that are conductive
that capacitively or resistively couple to the ground.
This is one of the many reasons why an ATU is needed to compensate for
electrically
And thank you for getting outdoors to operate, Dan. That's the real reason for
the AX line :)
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Sep 24, 2022, at 10:09 PM, Dan Presley wrote:
>
> All this discussion about the antenna caused me to carve out a little time
> this afternoon to go to a suburban summit. Perfect
The wire drags behind you. This is why we sometimes call it a "dragged
counterpoise."
The wire supplied with the AX1, AX2, and AXE1 is quite slippery and unlikely to
snag on anything. I've dragged it between cacti in the deserts of New Mexico;
across serpentine outcrops along the Pacific
> On Sep 22, 2022, at 9:47 AM, Jim Clymer wrote:
>
>
>
> On Thu, Sep 22, 2022, 11:28 AM Wayne Burdick wrote:
> Yes indeed.
>
> This is why you need an ATU when using such antennas. The ATU can correct for
> terrain, counterpoise length and deployment, b
I believe the case, and everything connected to the case ground, will
> become part of the antenna system.
>
> 73,
> Dave,
> https://www.nk7z.net
> On 9/21/22 23:08, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>>> So yes, it CAN be a fact that the coax feedline to the AX1 could be doing
>
> So yes, it CAN be a fact that the coax feedline to the AX1 could be doing
> more of the radiating than the whip, depending on length. :)
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
The primary use-case for the AX1 is directly attached the radio -- coax length
zero.
Wayne
N6KR
oax shield.
>>
>> If the AX1 was less expensive I'd buy one and do the tests. I may be
>> totally wrong, but I still say that ANY tuned short whip with a counterpoise
>> is doing most of the radiating from the counterpoise.
>>
>> 73,
>> Dave
Dave,
I've done many variations on whip antenna tests.
A resonant 4' whip with or without a counterpoise is on a different planet from
a resistor. If an AX1 were listening in on this conversation, it would
challenge you to a duel, with live ammo :)
In fact the counterpoise is absolutely
The AX-line, including the AX1, AX2, and various accessories, is intended to
make casual/ad-hoc operation so easy that everyone does it a lot more. It
worked on me :)
As noted in the instruction manuals, a longer and/or higher antenna is great if
you have the time and materials available to
Then we shrank it by 70% (AX2 :)
Wayne
> On Sep 19, 2022, at 11:32 AM, Jim Brown wrote:
>
> Wayne is quite proud of that antenna design for its intended purpose,
> walking/biking portable. We chatted about it at Visalia when his design was
> still on paper.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
>
> On
A small field-test run is being built as we speak. Over the past several months
I collected names of volunteer field testers (you know who you are :)
After we complete FT, which we're doing carefully because of the nature of
Li-ion batteries, we'll open the product up for general sales. There
Hi Pete,
I just rechecked status on these boards. It looks like the KSYN3 will be the
first one to be manufactured. I'm not sure about the KIO3. Unfortunately all of
these modules (like everything from toasters to Teslas) are subject to supply
chain issues, and in most cases just one or two
Hi Magnus,
I can't put a date on full remote control yet, but I can tell you that the
entire team is working on it.
We recently completed two important pieces of the implementation -- streaming
panadapter data protocol, and internal audio streaming paths. (The latter was
needed both for
In response to several private inquiries, and to render unnecessary any more:
I’m off-line due to Covid. (No, I was not at the same party as Joe Biden :)
I’m going on my fourth day. It could’ve been worse. Streaming a lot of B-grade
HBO to stay sane.
I hope to be back in the saddle by
We've used APP connectors for over 20 years on Elecraft products. When properly
assembled and inserted they're very reliable, not to mention intuitively
color-coded. There is nothing covert about them.
I may be slightly biased by my fear of starting over with something else, with
the resulting
Hi Roy,
> Roy Morris, Jr. wrote:
>
> If the PRE/ATTN button is turned OFF, does this mean the receive AUTO
> preamp/attenuation is also turned off even if it is showing ON in the menu?
No. The menu setting is separate.
If automatic control is enabled in the menu, and a very large signal is
As with most modern radios, the RF gain control is actually an IF gain control
that scales the signal level mathematically at the input to the DSP. It's often
used by operators who like to manually control the level of signal ahead of the
DSP AGC.
This is different from "hard" front-end gain
Hi Wilson,
What bands and frequencies?
Virtually all high-dynamic-range superhets have some birdies. These are usually
caused by high-order mixer products interacting with the VFO, BFO, etc. We went
to some lengths to minimize them, e.g. by using a balanced low-pass filter in
the mixer's
Hi Jim,
There's always room for improvement, and thanks for your observations. In
general I defer to your audio expertise.
Perhaps, as in the past, you and I can debate the finer points over a bottle of
red at Visalia. Meanwhile, here's how it currently works:
- The CMP knob establishes an
Sorry to hear about your experience with LiFePO4 batteries, Al.
Fortunately we have not (to the best of my knowledge) had any such issues with
the Li-ion battery pack we offer (11 V, 2.5 Ah). I have three KXBT2 packs that
have been in more or less continuous use since 2015. They've been charged
Hi Wilson,
The K3 looks for "reverse power" coming back into the antenna jacks in receive
mode. This is possible if there's a nearby transmitter, typically when the
antennas are in each other's near field. On 40 m this could happen even at 100'.
If reverse power becomes excessive, the K3 will
on PA RF compression.
The result is that it's very difficult to cause overdrive and splatter with a
K4, even if you try to do it intentionally.
Wayne
> On Jun 28, 2022, at 9:18 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>
> Like everyone else, we switched to 12 V VHF MOSFETs for our 10 and 100 wa
Like everyone else, we switched to 12 V VHF MOSFETs for our 10 and 100 watt
PAs. At the recommended supply voltage (~14 V), IMD for these transistors is
about the same as for bipolars, with 3rd order products averaging -35 to -40
dBc and worst-case about -30 dB. These stats are borne out by an
A few counterexamples:
- We started selling the K2 in 1999, nearly 23 years ago. We're still selling
them. 99% of the parts are still available.
- We started selling the K3 in early 2008, nearly 15 years ago. We still
service them (in fact repair times have gone down recently), and we're even
And to think I was only engaging in a little subtle humor.
W
> On Jun 27, 2022, at 4:05 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
>
> Yes, in the US, 0.1A1 is permitted everywhere and always has been. One does
> often hear the term "CW sub-band" in the context of CW only however. If you
> study 47CFR97
The bands were hopping at our K6SRA campsite in Joseph Grant county park east
of San Jose. 20 meters in particular was wall-to-wall. 40 m really took off in
the afternoon and never stopped.
Most of the time the CW station was my KX2 at 10 W. The SSB station used
various other rigs at 100 W.
Field Day stresses most radios (and their operators) more than usual. That's
part of the "fun" :)
If you'll be using a K4, we strongly recommend installing the latest production
release (R30) to ensure that you have all the latest features and controls.
Suggested radio settings:
- CW: QSK =
Field Day stresses most radios (and their operators) more than usual. That's
part of the "fun" :)
We strongly recommend installing the latest production release (R30) to ensure
that you have all the latest features and controls.
Suggested radio settings:
- CW: QSK = ON. Release 30 improves
Dwight,
Our support response time is generally 24 to 48 hours at most. I'll investigate
the delay and get back to you ASAP.
Wayne
N6KR
> On Jun 21, 2022, at 2:21 PM, NS9I WI wrote:
>
> I emailed them over a week ago regarding problem with my KPA1500 and have
> received not response. As a
K4 software release R30 has now moved from Beta (R30.B4) to Production status.
Just in time for Field Day
We hope everyone will take advantage of its many improvements over the previous
production release, R28. Highlights include:
- CW QSK greatly improved (reduced audible artifacts
Beta release R30.B4 is now available for download. This release has several bug
fixes and one major operational change: enhanced CW QSK characteristics (a
timely fix with Field Day coming up). Audible artifacts heard by the operator
between code elements as the receiver recovers have been
During my childhood, I watched my dad indulge his hobby: collecting stamps.
Most of the time his collection hibernated in two large photo albums on a shelf
in the family room, seemingly forgotten.
Then once a month, by prior arrangement, he'd receive a package of envelopes
and postcards in
Hi Hans,
A menu entry required for use with the KXIBC2 is already in place because the
unit has been prototyped. The rest of the documentation will not be released
until we get ready to ship it. As with everything else these days, the supply
chain is the limiting factor.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
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