[Elecraft] Maintaining Sanity with Gmail Filters

For those with Gmail, the only way I have found to reduce the amount of reflector emails that don't interest me is to set up a filter. The way I do this is to first do a search on the subject I'm no longer interested in: "K3S Package Discounts" for example. Then, beside the search field there's a

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Delta-f issue solved

Ha! That's pretty funny. Welcome Mike. You are going to love your KX3 in the fresh air. It is an amazing rig, and I won't qualify that statement by saying for it's size. Welcome back to the hobby. Catch you on the air. 73, Kev K4VD On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 5:57 PM, Mike Parkes

Re: [Elecraft] OT A/C RFI

The timing is perfect. Please keep it on the list or add me to your direct replies. Maybe we can cut it short of the limit for OT subjects without needing a reminder. I have not had an AC since last summer and have also not had any noise around the shack. Now it's just getting to hot to deal

Re: [Elecraft] Really OT: Inside-the-vehicle HF antennas (possible bonus points)

Have you considered an isotropic antenna? I understand it is an ideal antenna that radiates in all directions and has no physical form. Sounds like the perfect stealth antenna to me. I've seen them advertised in the back of True Detective magazines alongside the x-ray glasses. I was thinking a

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Bioennopower LiFePO4 teardown?

I don't know... are you sure the cables just connect in parallel? Maybe simple enough to check with an ohmmeter but here's what I see on their site for this battery: Charge Connector: DC Plug Discharge Connector: Anderson Powerpole This tells me each connector has a different purpose. In fact,

[Elecraft] Concerning Bioenno LiFePO4 Connectors

I asked Bioenno about the use of the connectors and pointed out their site shows the barrel is for charging and the Powerpoles are for discharging. I was told this is not correct and that they will fix the information on their site. They have a process to go through with their product people so

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] Concerning Bioenno LiFePO4 Connectors

ckle for LiFePo charging, or does > the PCM manage that? Would there be any adverse effects to the charger if > the radio tries to draw too much? > > Thanks and 73, > Erik Tkal - W1QED > > > > On Jul 23, 2017, at 20:19, Kevin der Kinderen <kkinde...@gmail.c

Re: [Elecraft] K3S (SDR/superhet hybrid) vs. entry-level direct-sampling radios

Concerning Flex, one of the engineers posted a pretty detailed explanation of how they handle strong signals in a wide band environment. This stuff is still a bit over my head but owning both the KX3 and the Flex-6500 I can say, I am never disappointed with either receiver in any environment. I

Re: [Elecraft] Bob McGraw shared "Video Aug 04, 8 12 25 AM.mov" with you

This looks a little shady? On Sun, Aug 6, 2017 at 7:03 PM, Bob McGraw (via Dropbox) via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > Hi Jane, > > Bob McGraw (rmcg...@blomand.net) invited you to view the file " Video Aug > 04, 8 12 25 AM.mov " on Dropbox. > > View file[1] > > Enjoy! > The

Re: [Elecraft] Reflector change?

You can't get a group of hams together and not sway from the topic. Impossible. And people will live happier lives if they understand this. Hams talk, talk, talk and talk. Even their salutations after a good QSO can drag on because they don't want to stop talking. Personally, I think that's a good

Re: [Elecraft] Is K4 talk verboten?

Hi... At the risk of jumping in on a forbidden subject I am actually waiting on what a K4 might bring to the table. I'm currently the owner of a KX3. Anyone that owns one probably expects a whole lot from Elecraft. In my opinion, the KX3 is the machine of the decade. I also own a higher end SDR

Re: [Elecraft] KX2/KX3 built-in speakers

Hard to answer as I don't know your situation or operating conditions. I have the KX3. It is sufficiently loud and ok intelligibility if I'm in a quiet place with no distractions. Add some earphones and it sounds wonderful. Good pseudo-stereo effect. 73, Kev K4VD On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 7:43 AM,

Re: [Elecraft] New product idea for Elecraft...?

​I don't see a problem with Elecraft or any manufacturer expanding their line if they've identified a market and regardless of their current products. To say otherwise would be like telling Yaesu they shouldn't come out with a lightweight portable rig with buried menus because Yaesu users only

Re: [Elecraft] New product idea for Elecraft...?

Wow. Was this some sort of allergic reaction to someone else's opinion? They make a drug for that. Now that 70 lb rigs are declared only suitable for people with an inferiority complex we can all relax in front of our HW-8s knowing that anyone with a bigger rig doesn't match up to us in areas

Re: [Elecraft] Noise Reduction

Maybe the additional noise in the stages between where the filter would be in IF and where it is in AF? I know I'm thinking of multi-stage RF/IF/AF superhets and that might be what is tripping me up when it comes to a single conversion SDR capability. Maybe there is no difference? Or maybe

Re: [Elecraft] Noise Reduction

I'd love to hear some A/B audio samples of nitPic if they become available. It operates at AF? Operates well in congested bands? I've always been told that by the time the signal is demodulated to AF the damage is done. Why I believe this I have no clue. So when I hear something about noise

Re: [Elecraft] Focusrite Scarlet audio interfaces

I use the ASUS U7. Fits well in my camera bag with the radio. Works good with PSK-31 and other digi modes. Ugly part is all the cables and it is pretty easy to knock the big knob on top and throw that adjustment off. 73, Kev K4VD On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 8:58 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT <

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 owner discovers Heaven/P

Rocks on the Air. Nice! Only thing better would be if Mike got up and pulled a fish off a line hanging from the fiberglass mast. That would complete the picture. 73, Kev K4VD On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 9:45 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > Mike, KM6AB, has found what may be the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Problem

I've done some testing. I have a good selection of Times LMR-400-ULTRAFLEX jumpers that I stocked up on from MPD Digital. Never had a problem with any of their cables and so far it's looking like they are all good. I set things up as Radio <--> KPA500 <--> DL1500 with new cables in between and

[Elecraft] KAT500 Auto or Manual

Hi: I'm the one that recently reported problems with the KPA500. I've replaced all RF cables including the one out to the BALUN and the BALUN itself. I know which bands are less than 10:1 in bypass and locked out bands that exceed that SWR. Something in the amp just refuses to switch from

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Auto or Manual

Hi Jim... The radio sees infinite SWR when the amp is in operate mode. The radio sees good SWR when the amp is in standby mode. [FLEX] --> [AMP] --> [DUMMY LOAD] When the amp is in standby the Flex shows good SWR. When I switch the amp to operate the Flex shows infinite SWR. It's as if I just

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Auto or Manual

James... I think you might have nailed nailed it. No asterisk I'm using a Flex 6500. I have the Flex's TX1 line connected to the PA Key of the KPA. For some reason, the Flex's TX1 was set to disabled. Dang software control! DDUtil is supposed to automatically set that for me I think. Still with

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Auto or Manual

Thanks everyone for helping me understand the right way to use the KAT500. I could have sworn I was doing the right thing by keeping it in auto. In fact, that's how it has been setup up since day one here. I'm hoping that didn't contribute to my KPA500 problem. On Sat, Nov 18, 2017 at 4:17 PM,

[Elecraft] KPA500 Problem

Waiting on an answer from Elecraft but thought I'd also check with the group here. I have a Flex 6500 with KAT500/KPA500 combo. It's been working great until very recently. Within the past couple of days I was intermittently reading high SWR when the amp is in operate. In standby or off

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Problem

o >> an alternate antenna or dummy load if possible (tune the KAT500 into the >> dummy load) as a test. >> >> 73, >> Don W3FPR >> >> >> On 11/13/2017 4:41 PM, Kevin der Kinderen wrote: >> >>> Waiting on an answer from Elecraft but tho

[Elecraft] W4OWL is Famous! Kinda.

Here's the story. It's an odd one. Hope you don't mind a little rambling. The Barred Owl Radio Club W4OWL got together in Floyd, VA last year for a great Field Day. All the rigs were Elecraft Kx3 running QRP battery and it was an fantastic event for a small group of friends. Not long after Field

Re: [Elecraft] FS: XV144 and XV432 transverters.

Sorry. I didn't mean to reply to the reflector. Kev On Wed, May 2, 2018 at 11:44 AM Kevin der Kinderen <kkinde...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Jim... do you know if these can be used with the KX3? If so... I'm very > interested and can arrange for a PayPal payment immediately. > &

Re: [Elecraft] FS: XV144 and XV432 transverters.

Hi Jim... do you know if these can be used with the KX3? If so... I'm very interested and can arrange for a PayPal payment immediately. 73, Kev K4VD On Wed, May 2, 2018 at 10:04 AM Jim Rogers wrote: > Both in like new condition. Both have high stability Xtals and ovens. >

[Elecraft] KAT500/KPA500 - Sanity Check Please

I'm reading the specifications for the KAT500. Typical matching range from 3-30 MHz is 10:1 SWR for 600 watts. This means that if the KAT500 utility reports "Bypass VSWR" in excess of 10:1 then the KPA500 should not be set to operate. I'm running a dipole cut for 80 and fed with 600 ohm ladder

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500/KPA500 - Sanity Check Please

eet of ladder line. The ladder line connects > to a 1:1balanced to unbalanced transformer (aka balun) that feeds eight > feet of RG-213 into the KAT500. It tunes on every HF band > except 160 meters. NEC analysis and real measurements show that the > impedance on 160 is way too low for

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500/KPA500 - Sanity Check Please

the tuner. As to the amp, connect a 50 dummy > load to one output of the tuner {you do have one?} and then see how the > combination of amp and tuner behave. > > I'd say the matching range of the KAT500 is the same at 100 watts. The > KAT500 manual {page 2} clearly defines the matching

Re: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4?

(I learned this is Business 101.) ;-) Let us know how you do in Business 102. [kidding, couldn't resist] 73, Kev K4VD On Mon, Mar 25, 2019 at 9:08 PM Richards wrote: > Mr. Eric, perhaps you are fishing in the wrong pond ... > > To coin a phrase: Ask not why some hams buy your

Re: [Elecraft] Purpose of this group

A little flexibility in the content keeps it interesting. Delete key works fine. I probably delete 90+ percent of all the emails I receive from the few groups I follow. Maybe an odd thing but I like to follow the OT comments on the weekends. If strict content control is a requirement consider a

Re: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4

It might not be fair for me to comment. I'm a KX3 user and it is used out in the field. That's mostly because there's no better full-featured, portable rig on the market. KX2, some compromises that some are willing to accept. The KX3 is king on the picnic table. On the other hand, I've had no real

Re: [Elecraft] K4? voice recognition

Yes... but did he say OK ELECRAFT first? On Mon, Mar 25, 2019 at 2:01 PM Ralph Parker wrote: > > I guess an audio response to your verbal instruction is possible... > > Except when the guy on the other end of your rag-chew says "QRT", and your > radio turns itself off. > > VE7XF > >

Re: [Elecraft] [ELECRAFT] KPA500 NEW OWNER QUESTIONS.......

And now the voice of caution. I think the KPA500 with the KAT500 and my Flex are a wonderful combination. That said, my KPA500 stopped working. It appears, after reviewing the logs, I hit it with 75 watts and probably blew one of the diodes in the front end. I can dig up the explanation if

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 not faulting

Hi Jack: I hit mine with about 100 watts. Had a great exchange with support along with some over-email troubleshooting. Even though they think they pinpointed the issue and I should be able to replace the component I decided to return it for the repair and a good going-over. 73, Kev K4VD On

[Elecraft] KAT500 Utility Operate -> Memorize

How exactly does the Memorize button work in the Operate tab of the KAT500 utility. Is it an on/off global or do I have to hit it each time the tuner tunes a new frequency? 73, Kevin K4VD __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Latest Elecraft NEWS

I love that picture Mike. I miss my old Heath station (HW8, power supply and paddles). Not because the equipment had the best numbers but because I built it and it was mine. It's a reminder of less complicated days. Thanks for sharing. Kev K4VD On Fri, Jan 25, 2019 at 4:59 PM Mike Markowski