Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

I told you this thread would go on forever... 73s and thanks, Dave NK7Z http://www.nk7z.net On 07/26/2017 06:20 PM, Clay Autery wrote: Bwah! My favorite! Can we please let this thread die? __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389

[Elecraft] Signing QRP

I hate when guys sign QRP...especially in a contest. An absolute waste of time and makes the reception of the guys call more difficult. Usually the QRP guys are weak and I usually get the Q or the R or the P as part of his call. Don't do it. Bill K4XS/KH7XS

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SHUTTING DOWN OPERATING JT65

If your K3 draws 5A on receive you need to contact Elecraft NOW. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 25, 2017, at 11:01 AM, Colin wrote: > > Mike, I am experiencing a similar thing. I had a session on FT8 a few days > ago and my K3 shut down completely, in

[Elecraft] TX Test Mode garbage

I have observed this since receiving my K3s shortly after its introduction. Even though I was told on the telephone that it was not possible, I sent in the K3s to have it analyzed and to have another PA issue resolved. I later received an email confirming the issue stating that there is

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SHUTTING DOWN OPERATING JT65

Older versions of K3 had a problem with a trap or LPF in PA where at higher frequencies and higher power the current increased to a point of PS shutdown. Contact Elecraft for a fix. Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] Concerning Bioenno LiFePO4 Connectors

I wonder how operating a rig with the battery connected to the charger affects the charger operation? Does the charger perform the Constant Current charge and switch over to the trickle for LiFePo charging, or does the PCM manage that? Would there be any adverse effects to the charger if the

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

I dont care what they add as a designator as long as I get the q in the log. If I was really bent out of shape I would log them and then email them later and make any elmery suggestions after the fact, in a nice way. Calling them a lid would not fit that bill. ~C./WM

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

Hello, I operate QRP 99% of the time. I never sign /QRP. It takes skill while operating QRP, 5W CW or SSB, to snag a QSO that is local in the U.S.A. or a DX station. 73 Ron Polityka WB3AAL K2 & K1 owner -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

On 7/26/2017 3:27 PM, Nicklas Johnson wrote: > I can't imagine any world in which I would get bent out of shape or > judgmental about someone signing /QRP. Signing "/QRP" is just another manifestation of entitlement. It is a way of saying "I'm different and I demand special treatment." It's

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

My guess is that this is going to be yet another OFF TOPIC threads that won't die. 73s and thanks, Dave NK7Z http://www.nk7z.net On 07/26/2017 12:40 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: On 7/26/2017 3:27 PM, Nicklas Johnson wrote: > I can't imagine any world in which I would get bent out of shape or

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

Signing /QRP tells the other station at least two things: (1) your signal is weak because of power level, not propagation, so they don’t have to worry that you can’t copy them; and (2) you’re really excited to work them, even if they’re local :) For many of us, it’s this enthusiasm and extra

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

I operated qrp exclusively for 25 years or so chasing DX and I also never liked hearing the qrp tag on the end. To me, it was a way of trying to get special treatment - sort of like cheating to me - and I never did it. The thrill was in the chase and either finding someone down in the mud others

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

During my operations from Africa, I had a number of folks send duplicate QSLs stating that we'd not marked their QSLs with /QRP. My view was that I couldn't certify that they were QRP as I wasn't in their shack. Only they could do that. I didn't, however, object to any signing /QRP although

Re: [Elecraft] Concerning Bioenno LiFePO4 Connectors

Lead Acid are charged/discharged at the same time in cars, but this is a different app... Ideally, I want my radio (load) to ONLY see the battery, NOT the charge current coming in. Ideally, I would like to have switching circuitry that cut the charge off while the load was present (idle OR xmit,

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

My sentiments exactly. Thank you! __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 7/26/2017 2:27 PM, Nicklas Johnson wrote: > I can't imagine any world in which I would get bent out of shape or > judgmental about someone signing /QRP. I'm not in this hobby to see

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

You're right Dave. When did this list become a court used to judge people? If you don't want to answer someone signing/qrp, then don't! You are in control and there is probably a big knob on your rig that you can turn. I would ask the moderators to kill this thread. It is silly and childish. Dave

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

On 26 July 2017 at 15:40, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > > Signing "/QRP" is just another manifestation of entitlement. It is a > way of saying "I'm different and I demand special treatment." > > ​I think you are reading waay more into it than what is actually there.​

[Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

I view it as a "I'm special ... Please take pitty on me - I -never- respond. 73 K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

I view it as an invitation or a challenge. I always respond. 73, Kev K4VD On Wed, Jul 26, 2017 at 2:33 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote: > I view it as a "I'm special ... Please take pitty on me - I -never- > respond. > > 73 > > K0PP >

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

I can't imagine any world in which I would get bent out of shape or judgmental about someone signing /QRP. I'm not in this hobby to see how many people I can *refuse* to speak to, let alone for a reason that would require my making assumptions about the mental or emotional state of a stranger.

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

Nick, in the UK, /QRP is NOT a valid suffix, so we do hear quite a few ops using it (and I would respond to them), but you shouldn’t hear one of us using it. 73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108) -- Life is an eternal challenge, a variant on Maeterlinck's theme that the Bluebird of happiness

[Elecraft] 1 Khz filter

I still cannot imagine using that wide of a filter on CW during crowded band conditions however everyone has their preference. I was curious what the 1khz filter was used for so I posted the question. The popular answer was CW. 500Hz max is plenty wide for me and in a contest and I often have

Re: [Elecraft] Concerning Bioenno LiFePO4 Connectors

Erik, I think that all depends on the charger used and its characteristics. Chargers have a higher voltage than the cell(s) being charged. Elecraft gear is spec'ed for up to 15 volts, but make certain no part of the charging cycle will exceed that voltage - the charger manufacturer should

Re: [Elecraft] 1 Khz filter

On 7/26/2017 9:09 AM, Bill Breeden wrote: I have used my "Field Day" K3 to call CQ during crowd banded conditions before and after I added the 1 kHz filter and have found the improvement well worth the price of the filter. Your mileage may vary. While this is certainly a matter of

[Elecraft] 1Khz Filter..still looking

Still looking for a 1Khz filter. As others have said, the filter keeps adjacent signals out of the K3 AGC and is well worth the investment. I have a K3 and a K3Sthe K3s has my 1 Khz filter and the K3 does not. On Field Day when I used the K3 I really missed the 1 Khz filter. I usually

Re: [Elecraft] Concerning Bioenno LiFePO4 Connectors

Hi Erik: I don't know the answer. I suspect you cannot charge and discharge at the same time. Bioenno's support has been pretty responsive so you might find an answer there. I believe Bioe is working on a product similar to the West Mountain PWRGate but specifically for LiFe batteries. Then

Re: [Elecraft] 1 Khz filter

Jim, I think most K3 owners understand that. Those who call CQ during crowded band conditions also understand that their ears will take less of a beating when using a 1 kHz DSP bandwidth in conjunction with a 1 kHz roofing filter instead of the next wider roofing filter, which, in a K3 is

[Elecraft] OT - Signing "/QRP"

Guys ... I simply forgot to add the "OT" prefix to my message. I apologise. Some of the responses indeed show there are chains waiting to be yanked. (;-)) Now, let's all let the matter die ... 73 K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Concerning Bioenno LiFePO4 Connectors

I have some computer uses for charge and use at the same time. To keep it on topic, if the Elecraft radios had enough battery power to cleanly shutdown, then we wouldn't lose frequencies etc. when the power failed. It wouldn't take much battery either. 73 Bill AE6JV On 7/26/17 at 7:03 AM,

Re: [Elecraft] OT - Signing "/QRP"

Hi Ken, If and when I yank your chain, I’ll be using very little force. Something in the milli-Newtons. If you feel it, let me know ;) Wayne N6KR > On Jul 26, 2017, at 1:06 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote: > > Guys ... I simply forgot to add the "OT" prefix to my message. I

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 SHUTTING DOWN OPERATING JT65 (Nr4c)

de w3bs ... my problem was the "power pole connectors". made a new cable with 45amp connectors, and i am fine. also, ordered the factory made cable, for good measure. 73 buddy __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

I respectfully disagree. Why do you think people adding /QRP want to be treated different or think that they're special? I don't sense that at all. It's just to let people know they're using low power. No big deal! It doesn't bother me. Although I personally don't add anything after my

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

Work 'em, Log 'em, move on ... It's a hobby ... -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Jul 26, 2017, at 12:56 PM, Nicklas Johnson wrote: > >> On 26 July 2017 at 15:40, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: >> >> >> Signing "/QRP" is just another

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

Mike, Just as we all should. Regulations are such. Who really cares the power; it's the contact. I love <100 mw when it works. I usually don't bother with the suffix unless it is meaningful and I can claim it once contact is made and is solid. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message-

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Take your K3/0 or K3-mini with Remote Rig on the road with a commercial cellular modem. 4G-LTE Model 6300-CX is all you need. I bought 3 hoping to get one working one and they all three work as new. They were setup for Sprint when I got them. I changed them over to my carrier, Verizon. These

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

I know this OT string is getting long, but I looked this up in the current IARU “Ethics and Operating Procedures for the Radio Amateur”, the Region 2 edition. Some nincompoop generated a PDF that doesn’t allow copying the text, but my Safari browser ignores that bit, so I can quote it here. I’m

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

But what will the QRO guys that calls /QRP do if this is disallowed? 73s and thanks, Dave NK7Z http://www.nk7z.net On 07/26/2017 04:04 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: I know this OT string is getting long, but I looked this up in the current IARU “Ethics and Operating Procedures for the Radio

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

Ultimately, what is the real purpose of signing /QRP ??? The only answer I can think of translates to "give me a break, I want special treatment". I've operated many times with a barefoot KX3 and now a KX2 and NEVER signed /QRP, or even mentioned the power level unless the contact asked what I

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

I recall my first contact after getting my KX3. It was on SSB. I did not indicate my power level until well into the contact, and the other operator said "I cannot believe you are running only 10 watts." So much for the /QRP signing, you can make contacts, and that is what counts. It all

Re: [Elecraft] TX Test Mode garbage

Out of curiosity I just checked this with my K3S and found the same oddity. During CW key down into a dummy load in TX Test mode the K3S draws 2.5 amps from the 1 amp in RX, and the hash signal heard in another receiver into a different dummy load appears to be 2.7Khz wide. Starts out as full

Re: [Elecraft] TX Test Mode garbage

Thanks for confirming, Gene. Dan's message did not come through on my service. But it's not the clicking that develops the power. Key down does it. Wes N7WS ps. Olaf, if you are reading, your direct email bounces. Perhaps that is why the Elecraft reflector rejects your posts. On

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

Yep, and that is what I do too. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Drew AF2Z Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 7:31 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP" Since QRP

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

ThenWHY are YOU pursuing it ??? 73 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Clay Autery Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 6:21 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

Because his link to the video clip from Stripes was funny and appropriate S. "Lighten up, Francis." 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 7/26/2017 10:47 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > Then WHY are YOU pursuing it ??? > > 73 Ron AC7AC > > -Original

[Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

I always answer such stations because there is a greater chance that they'll have an interesting rig. Maybe built from a kit, maybe nothing more than a few components stuffed onto a board "Manhattan" style. Or they may be operating from a tent or mountaintop. I've responded to these stations

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

Like signing emails with list of clubs they belong to, awards and all the Elecraft equipment with serial numbers. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 26, 2017, at 3:56 PM, Nicklas Johnson wrote: > >> On 26 July 2017 at 15:40, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

Bwah! My favorite! Can we please let this thread die? __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 7/26/2017 7:49 PM, John AE5X wrote: >> I view it as a "I'm special ... Please take pitty on me - I -never- >respond. >> >> 73 >> >> K0PP >

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Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

It's not your job to verify there power setting. If he signs /QRP while running he's 1.5 KW amp, that's between him and his conscience. If you don't record the /QRP you don't have his call correct. When's the last time you asked for a copy of abcontacts license before sending a QSL card?

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

BTW how do we know you're in Africa. Yes, you tweaked a button! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 26, 2017, at 2:59 PM, Dave Heil wrote: > > During my operations from Africa, I had a number of folks send duplicate QSLs > stating that we'd not marked their

[Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

>I view it as a "I'm special ... Please take pitty on me - I -never- >respond. > >73 > >K0PP ___ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OnpkDWbeJs John AE5X http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ 1 Cup of This (Before Bed)

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

Since QRP means "reduce your power" I figure it's an invitation to crank my output down to 5 watts and reply. If I can hear him at 5 watts he'll probably hear me and we'll both be using the minimum power required to make the contact. 73, Drew AF2Z On 07/26/17 14:33, Ken G Kopp wrote: I

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

I agree 100% with Wayne about "...built my own radio..." Along the same lines, I answer any signal that sounds less than "perfect". It's more than likely it's a HB rig which leads to a very interesting QSO. Now, I will admit to having had a QSO when I said my power was less than 5 watts and