Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply

2010-08-08 Thread Willis
All the fans in my station are overwhelmed by my air conditioner and heat pump. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 8, 2010, at 14:07, Steve Ellington n...@carolina.rr.com wrote: I believe those little fans are cheaper than a large aluminum heat sink. Did you ever count how many fans are running in

Re: [Elecraft] K3 inline fuse

2010-08-13 Thread Willis
The transistor is the most probable reason for the fuse blowing but the fuse may save the other components and semi conductors as well as the circuit board. The original query stated he would be using an Astron 35 which has a current limiter but limiting the current to 35 amps will still allow

Re: [Elecraft] K3 problem

2010-08-16 Thread Willis
Jerry it sounds like a possible power supply problems. Have you tried a different supply? Sent from my iPhone On Aug 16, 2010, at 11:28, Jerry Pittenger k...@columbus.rr.com wrote: Well it looks like I have a problem.There is an intermittent buzz on the speaker audio. When I turn on

Re: [Elecraft] what can the ATUs handle? KX1 and K1

2010-08-24 Thread Willis
I would expect a lossy vertical on the balcony to be less lossy than a wire stapled to drywall and inside a building. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 24, 2010, at 8:04, Chris Wagner kf6...@gmail.com wrote: Hi All, I'm stuck in a 3rd floor condo and wonder if these tiny ATUs can handle an end

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] N3FJP rig control settings?

2012-06-04 Thread Willis
If you are using a USB converter rather than a rs-232 connection it may be your problem as many of the USB converters do not give you a full featured connection. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 4, 2012, at 11:13, Terry Schieler terry.schie...@wirelessusa.com wrote: David, Your comments about

Re: [Elecraft] [K3-KPA500] SWR jumps up with 5 second key down

2012-06-04 Thread Willis
What Antenna are you using? Not only the balun needs to be rated for your power but the coils and wire does too. Many mfgrs overrated their equipment. For 500 watts use kw rated antennas. RG 213 is good but wire and loading need to be #14. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 4, 2012, at 12:00,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 L4B

2012-06-08 Thread Willis
I would recommend replacing the amp relay with a faster one or pin diodes as a real fix but if you just want VOC CW you can lengthen the VOX delay so that the VOX does not drop between characters. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 8, 2012, at 12:25, Vic, K2VCO k2vco@gmail.com wrote: No, it's

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Question

2012-06-18 Thread Willis
of these things improve the nulls. They also reduce noise pickup on the feedline. On 6/18/2012 5:26 AM, WILLIS COOKE wrote: A note on folded back antennae. I have a 3 element SteppIR with the 30/40 kit. The antenna is mounted at about 67 feet above the ground. I have compared the folded

Re: [Elecraft] random wire and the KX3 ATU

2012-06-27 Thread Willis
Scott, if you want the magic antenna that is easy to build, easy to install and cheap, give up now. Any conductor will radiate to some extent and the excellent antenna tuner in the K3 will load almost anything but there are reasons why contesters buy acres of land and spend tens of thousand or

Re: [Elecraft] com0com N1MM and CWSkimmer

2012-07-16 Thread Willis
I bought an RS-232 card and gave up on the USB converter. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 16, 2012, at 10:38, PE3V ericvanderve...@hotmail.com wrote: I am trying to setup a serial connection between an Elecraft K3, CWSkimmer and N1MM using com0com/hub4com. I don't get it working. Anyone on

Re: [Elecraft] com0com N1MM and CWSkimmer

2012-07-16 Thread Willis
I think this is a question for the N1MM Yahoo group. Have you tried there? Sent from my iPhone On Jul 16, 2012, at 12:40, Eric Van der Velde ericvanderve...@hotmail.com wrote: I also use a serial port (COM1) for communication between te K3 and my computer. The thing is that I have N1MM and

Re: [Elecraft] Bio-Lite Stove Charger

2012-07-16 Thread Willis
If you look at the spec sheet it does tell the power output. It Is two watts nominal and four watts max at five volts. Maybe a QRPP rig? Sent from my iPhone On Jul 16, 2012, at 12:53, Fred Townsend ftowns...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Oh it has pop rivets too? Ya! That's what I really want to lay

Re: [Elecraft] Bio-Lite Stove Charger

2012-07-16 Thread Willis
You do not get five volts from a thermocouple. Usually about 0.1 volts depending on the type and temperature but you can connect many in series to make a thermopile. If you are creative you can home brew your own stove, blower and thermopile and be the first with DXCCWB (wood burning). Sent

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 DE-Xpedition - K2N

2012-08-17 Thread Willis
get on the air and will be happy to exchange information and pictures. Sent from my iPhone Willis Cooke, trustee for USS Stewart and USS Cavalla On Aug 17, 2012, at 10:04, stan levandowski sjl...@optonline.net wrote: We'll be taking three KX3s aboard the last surviving destroyer escort

Re: [Elecraft] Where's the bass?

2008-03-15 Thread WILLIS COOKE
mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com Willis

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] : Laptop UPS

2008-03-16 Thread WILLIS COOKE
@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ

[Elecraft] Amplifier Vacuum Tubes

2008-03-16 Thread WILLIS COOKE
paying for my K3. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Amplifier Vacuum Tubes

2008-03-16 Thread WILLIS COOKE
parallels mine that happened nine years ago. I really wanted RF Parts to redeem themselves, not so much for the $180 that I am out for the tubes, but so that the ham community could have a good reliable supplier for our amplifier parts. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] : Laptop UPS

2008-03-16 Thread WILLIS COOKE
and what not and put transformers in a box in the middle of the cable. On Sun, 2008-03-16 at 05:57 -0700, WILLIS COOKE wrote: I don't know if it applies to your situation or not Raymond, but I had a lot of hum on when I connected my 110V Lap top to my TS-850 for PSK-31. I had

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] : Laptop UPS

2008-03-17 Thread WILLIS COOKE
, worked for me and doesn't apply to most people. Cookie, K5EWJ --- Brett Howard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Or you could just easily float the laptop then you'd only have one chassis ground. On Sun, 2008-03-16 at 19:36 -0700, WILLIS COOKE wrote: Well I didn't plug it into my K3

Re: [Elecraft] Simple DXCC Questions?

2008-03-17 Thread WILLIS COOKE
to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ

Re: [Elecraft] KPA3 for QRP

2008-03-17 Thread WILLIS COOKE
/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http

Re: [Elecraft] OT - DXCC Questions?

2008-03-17 Thread WILLIS COOKE
be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ

Re: [Elecraft] Amplifier Vacuum Tubes

2008-03-17 Thread WILLIS COOKE
to tune an amplifier after owning the same amplifier with the same tubes for 30 years if you like. You can buy your products from RF Parts if you like. I hope that you do, you and RF Parts deserve to do business with each other. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ

Re: [Elecraft] Solar power for the K2

2008-03-18 Thread WILLIS COOKE
. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

[Elecraft] Fwd: KPA power drain

2008-03-19 Thread WILLIS COOKE
you and you can put it up if you want. What happens if you take the KPA out of the software? If the radio does not know it's there will it draw any more than a base radio? K3 soon if the guesses on shipping are good. Mike Sullivan 73 W5EEA Willis 'Cookie

Re: [Elecraft] OT - Solar panel output

2008-03-19 Thread WILLIS COOKE
is a lot bigger than the 33 watt unit that we were discussing. 12 amps X 14 volts is 168 watts. The 33 watt unit is less than 2.5 amps, barely enough to run a transceiver continuously during good sunlight. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ ___ Elecraft mailing

RE: [Elecraft] OT - Solar panel output

2008-03-19 Thread WILLIS COOKE
with a 35 amp battery would tell me that things were just about in the right balance. Willis Cookie Cooke, K5EWJ, PE --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Actually 33 watts is more than enough to power a QRP K2. You only transmit about 25 % of the time and receive the rest so running a K2 at 10

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and digital modes

2008-03-21 Thread WILLIS COOKE
Aspire 5610Z computer running Vista. Thanks for a very nice suite of programs. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub

Re: [Elecraft] Serious foot switches

2008-03-21 Thread WILLIS COOKE
/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K2 and digital modes

2008-03-21 Thread WILLIS COOKE
I think you are correct if one is running FSK but most people, at least a lot of people these days are running AFSK, so need linear amps. One would just about have to build a Class C amp these days anyway. I don't know of any on the market. Cookie, K5EWJ --- Cortland Richmond [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Elecraft] CW Decode

2008-03-22 Thread WILLIS COOKE
Frank, Ham Radio Delux has a code reader in its Beta Version in its Digital Master 780 digital sub program. It will copy hand sent Morse to a certain extent, but I can not find a signal on 20 meters this afternoon that it can copy as well as I can by ear. The program does a good job with PSK-31

[Elecraft] Straight Keys, Paddles and Bugs

2008-03-23 Thread WILLIS COOKE
picking one and getting started. Just don't try to learn with a keyboard, it will not teach you anything except how to type, and leave the Bugs alone until you approach 20 wpm, the minimum code speed for which they were designed. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ

[Elecraft] Learning Code by Farnsworth Method

2008-03-23 Thread WILLIS COOKE
, 52 years a licensed ham and 55 years of Morse, but still learning. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

[Elecraft] Farnsworth Method

2008-03-23 Thread WILLIS COOKE
in 1975 and I as far as I can find out still has very few that differ in opinion. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub

Re: [Elecraft] Hardboard (Masonite) bench tops

2008-03-23 Thread WILLIS COOKE
@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ

[Elecraft] Straight Key J37 or J38

2008-03-25 Thread WILLIS COOKE
key. It is as easy to use as the J37 or J38, but not as easy as the Bencher. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub

Re: [Elecraft] Wait times...

2008-04-05 Thread WILLIS COOKE
people, so I am counting on getting two. I pick On Spec and On Budget. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] K5! [was: K3 time from 'gram to ship]

2008-04-10 Thread WILLIS COOKE
Have you been able to establish communication with Al Gore? Did Al Gore invent this technology? Cookie, K5EWJ --- Bill W5WVO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Aw, Keith let the cat out of the bag! It was Schrodinger's cat, actually. :-) Might as well fill you in as much as I can... Keith and

Re: [Elecraft] 80M on KX1

2008-05-02 Thread WILLIS COOKE
I have used the 80/40 combo for over 40 years. It works great for 80, 40 and 15 and not bad for 10. It does not work very well for 20, 17 and 12 and I have had poor results trying to add a third element for 20 meters. I have had good results with and without a balun. It may make some

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Zero beat hint and why 800hz maximum?

2008-05-15 Thread WILLIS COOKE
. That usually works. I don't know what technique I will use with my K3. I will have to wait until I get it on the air to find out. (December 27 order and still waiting). Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Shipping to UK

2008-05-16 Thread WILLIS COOKE
___ Well, now I know of at least one order between the December 21 order and mine on December 27. How many more ordered their own Christmas Present? Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Wait and Wait and Wait!

2008-05-21 Thread WILLIS COOKE
it sooner than if you order it tomorrow or next week, or six months from now. If you still think you might be happier with an Yaekencom then you should keep thinking until you are satisfied with your choice. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ ___ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Wait and Wait and Wait!

2008-05-21 Thread WILLIS COOKE
Hi Augie, It seems that I misinterpreted your post about 180 degrees. I answered thinking you were waiting to order until there was no que, but re-reading your post, I see that is not what you said. I think it is what the person who started this thread did say. Oh well, I sure hope that Katie

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PTT CW

2008-05-22 Thread WILLIS COOKE
I'm not sure about the K3 because I don't have mine yet, but all I have to do with my Kenwood TS-850 is turn off the VOX and use the Send/Rec switch instead. I don't do that, but it works. The side tone still works, but it does not transmit. Cookie, K5EWJ --- Paul W5DM [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Logging programs and internal keyer

2008-05-24 Thread WILLIS COOKE
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 49, Issue 52

2008-05-25 Thread WILLIS COOKE
It does not give the same sideband on 80 and 20. You also have to consider that the rotation of the tuning capacitor of the VFO turns the opposite direction for 20 as it does for 80. You will find this on the dial of many pre 1970 commercial offerings. Everyone needs to use one of the old SSB

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 49, Issue 52

2008-05-25 Thread WILLIS COOKE
-850 and Yaesu FT-900 when you select SSB it puts you on the preferred sideband, but if you press the button again it puts you on the other sideband. Cookie, K5EWJ --- Ian White GM3SEK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: WILLIS COOKE wrote: It does not give the same sideband on 80 and 20. You also have

[Elecraft] Katiegram

2008-05-29 Thread WILLIS COOKE
I got my Katiegram yesterday in the late afternoon. Order for Kit Form, 100 watt version was placed in late afternoon on December 27, so it was five months plus one day. Second receiver, voice recorder and 500 Hz filter were back order. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ

Re: [Elecraft] Band stacking UI rant (was: K3 Band changing...Devils Advocate...)

2008-05-31 Thread WILLIS COOKE
in a week or so works very much like the TS-850, preferably exactly like the TS-850. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub

Re: Re: [Elecraft] Band stacking UI rant (was: K3 Band changing...Devils Advocate...)

2008-06-01 Thread WILLIS COOKE
. The scuttlebutt has it that the K3 is much better and I am ready for much better! Cookie, K5EWJ --- Fred Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: WILLIS COOKE wrote: I hope that my K3 that will arrive in a week or so works very much like the TS-850, preferably exactly like the TS-850

Re: [Elecraft] KRX3

2008-06-01 Thread WILLIS COOKE
mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com Willis

Re: [Elecraft] Band stacking UI rant

2008-06-01 Thread WILLIS COOKE
and hook up the 850. I can't say that there was none on the 850, but much better. If the K3 improves on that I will be in hog heaven! Cookie --- Fred Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: WILLIS COOKE wrote: Fred, my comment was directed at the frequency changing method only. Of course I hope

[Elecraft] [K3] Madylingram, UPS Notice

2008-06-04 Thread WILLIS COOKE
Today I received my Madylingram and my UPS Notice that my K3 ordered December 27, 2007 has been shipped, due June 10. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

[Elecraft] K3 #1025 Build

2008-06-14 Thread WILLIS COOKE
K3 ser # 1025, ordered 27 Dec arrived here in Texas Tuesday, June 10. I have built it, but when I try to calibrate the VCO I get Err VCO E5. I have emailed support, but I am not sure if I will get an answer today. Anybody seen that error and know what it is? Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Power cable question

2008-06-19 Thread WILLIS COOKE
hazard and I'm guessing that in the 110V centre-tapped system since the shock hazard is so much less, the next major hazard is fire, so, I've often You are right David. 110 VAC is much safer than 240V, it can just barely kill you. Cookie, K5EWJ Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ

Re: [Elecraft] No field day this year for W0CZ

2008-06-23 Thread WILLIS COOKE
Maybe because it does have something to do with ham radio. --- Mike Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: G'day, And why do the 1000+ worldwide subscribers to this reflector need to be belaboured by this love-in stuff which has nothing whatsoever to do with Elecraft products or their use?

Re: [Elecraft] K2 / K3 lightness

2008-06-30 Thread WILLIS COOKE
Maybe the Wallyworld no slip pad is the answer for the K3 as well. You can probably use the scrap left over after you cut the piece for under your key! Cookie, K5EWJ --- Ken Kopp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Lee, I think I'm pretty light-fingered, but mine sets on a pad of no-slip rubber

Re: OT [Elecraft] [K3] CW feature: Swing?

2008-07-01 Thread WILLIS COOKE
input to have a unique fist. Changing the keyer will just sound like you changed the keyer. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility

2009-11-12 Thread WILLIS COOKE
What operating system are you using Barry?  I have been having similar problems with XMlog.  I am using Windows 7 and the USB cable with the Prolific chip and driver.  My computer is a HP Pavilion with 8 Gig RAM and the AMD processor. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...subreceiver module

2009-11-18 Thread WILLIS COOKE
input and maybe 20 watts output as guessed with a 40 watt light bulb about half brilliance.  Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ From: Phil Hystad k7...@comcast.net To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wed, November 18, 2009 11:23:06 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Newbie

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV Installation Manual

2009-11-18 Thread WILLIS COOKE
Have you looked at the Elecraft web site Tom?  Most manuals are avialable for download there, but I am not sure about the K144XV.  Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ From: Radio Amateur N5GE n...@n5ge.com To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wed, November 18

[Elecraft] USB Converter Cables

2009-11-20 Thread WILLIS COOKE
 of support for XP is going away.  It is inevitable that some will have no difficulty at all and others with different software and application needs will have a great deal of trouble.  Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] Sweep

2009-11-23 Thread WILLIS COOKE
What I want to know  is where did you find an NL for your sweep.  Inquiring Texans want to know!  Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ From: Jeff KB2M k...@comcast.net To: Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com; Elecraft List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Mon

Re: [Elecraft] K3 firmware upgrade speeds and problems

2009-11-25 Thread WILLIS COOKE
, we try to get wisdom from some one who might care.  Sometimes it works, sometimes it is misunderstood as attacking the hands that feed us.  Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ From: Guy Olinger K2AV olin...@bellsouth.net To: Dick Williams k8...@mho.com Cc: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 QSK-5 connection

2009-11-28 Thread WILLIS COOKE
in the June 2009 QST for more info, but don't rely on QST for the pin out on the relays.  Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ From: Grant Youngman n...@tx.rr.com To: Reflector Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sat, November 28, 2009 2:13:45 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] [HAM] Windows 7 and LoTW

2009-12-07 Thread WILLIS COOKE
will click and write another email.  Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ From: WILLIS COOKE wrco...@yahoo.com To: AB3EN ab...@amsat.org Sent: Sun, December 6, 2009 9:04:29 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [HAM] Windows 7 and LoTW I had no difficulty installing

Re: [Elecraft] [HAM] Windows 7 and LoTW

2009-12-07 Thread WILLIS COOKE
I read the warning note and it is from Microsoft.  Apparently they have started blocking web sites that don't pay their certificate fees.  This is a bad omen in my view.  Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ From: WILLIS COOKE wrco...@yahoo.com To: AB3EN ab

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Noisy K3 receiver

2009-12-19 Thread WILLIS COOKE
would prefer a compromise setting.  Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sat, December 19, 2009 9:23:08 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Noisy K3 receiver Maarten (and all), There are two separate

[Elecraft] External Speaker Choices

2009-12-22 Thread WILLIS COOKE
My choice is a pair of $20 computer speakers.  I use a pair of 10 year old Labtecs which suit me just fine except that I don't particularly like the modern look.  But then I can't hear anythiing above 2700 Hz and I don't want to hear anything below 300 Hz.  YMMV!  Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ

[Elecraft] Fw: [K3] External speakers

2009-12-22 Thread WILLIS COOKE
may need to buy another pair.  Unfortunately, they do not have a  balance control, but the K3 can be set up to use the sub receiver audio gain as a balance if I remember correctly.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ From: Julian, G4ILO julian.g4...@gmail.com

Re: [Elecraft] ERR DVR

2009-12-23 Thread WILLIS COOKE
it.  Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ From: W5UN w...@wt.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; lp-...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, December 23, 2009 8:10:25 PM Subject: [Elecraft] ERR DVR Today I lost power here at my home. When it was restored, I turned on my K3

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Diversity and CW?

2009-12-28 Thread WILLIS COOKE
better on one antenna than the other.  Your other settings should ordinarily be the same for both receivers with what ever other settings work best for you.  Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ From: Jim Miller j...@jtmiller.com To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] P3 black box

2010-01-02 Thread WILLIS COOKE
don't want a panadapter that uses my computer screen or my computer hardware.  There are several non-Elecraft options available for those who do prefer a computer solution. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ From: Richard Meilstrup r...@2830.dk To: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 User and New Ham

2010-01-04 Thread WILLIS COOKE
 cell is pretty pricy.  But I use the battery strictly as a back up and operate from the power supply as a rule.  The advice that someone gave you to back off to 50 watts or less when operating on battery is good advice.   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ From

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Smart Charger

2010-01-05 Thread WILLIS COOKE
.  On the down side, the fan comes on with a 1 amp load and is noiser that I would like, but liveable.  Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ From: Wes Stewart n...@yahoo.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Julius Fazekas n2wn phriend...@yahoo.com Sent: Tue, January 5, 2010 1

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] KEY OUT

2008-12-07 Thread WILLIS COOKE
that far, but at least we can compare notes when I do. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ --- On Sun, 12/7/08, Monty Shultes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Monty Shultes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] KEY OUT To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Sunday, December 7, 2008, 7:41 AM I have

Re: [Elecraft] K3 10-meter sensitivity

2008-12-15 Thread WILLIS COOKE
with weak signals between the TS-850 and the K3 are that signals that are Q3 on the TS-850 are Q4 on the K3. Does not sound like much, but is the difference between QSO and no QSO. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ ___ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 sensitivity + preamp: looking for wisdom

2008-12-15 Thread WILLIS COOKE
, harmful at others. I hope this helps. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ --- On Mon, 12/15/08, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL doug...@gmail.com wrote: From: DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL doug...@gmail.com Subject: [Elecraft] K3 sensitivity + preamp: looking for wisdom To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Monday

Re: [Elecraft] ESD mat measurements

2008-12-19 Thread WILLIS COOKE
accurate measurements with jury rigged apparatus sometimes yields poor results. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub

Re: [Elecraft] k3 matching filters

2008-12-20 Thread WILLIS COOKE
what kind of plugs I need to buy for replacement. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ --- On Sat, 12/20/08, aa1o aa1o.ra...@comcast.net wrote: From: aa1o aa1o.ra...@comcast.net Subject: [Elecraft] k3 matching filters To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Saturday, December 20, 2008, 2:30 PM I received

RE: [Elecraft] OT: new SS amps

2008-12-20 Thread WILLIS COOKE
. I will see how well that works for me. Tuning is not really a factor for me. If you buy a No Tune solid state amp then need an antenna tuner you have not changed things a lot. But, will you need new tubes in a month or so? How long will you be able to buy them? Willis 'Cookie' Cooke

Re: [Elecraft] OT: new SS amps

2008-12-20 Thread WILLIS COOKE
Sandy, did you ever take a look at what a kilowatt amp cost in 1955? It would be more than than $3,000 when $3,000 was a year's pay for most. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ --- On Sat, 12/20/08, Sandy ebj...@charter.net wrote: From: Sandy ebj...@charter.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: new SS

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Request all rigs

2008-12-22 Thread WILLIS COOKE
Kevin, just enter the CQWW-CW or the ARRL DXCW. Every contact will be 599 whether they can hear you or not! Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ --- On Mon, 12/22/08, Kevin Rock kevinr...@earthlink.net wrote: From: Kevin Rock kevinr...@earthlink.net Subject: [Elecraft] Firmware Request all rigs

Re: [Elecraft] 50 and 100 DSP positions

2008-12-23 Thread WILLIS COOKE
was made at 7052 Khz. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ --- On Tue, 12/23/08, w...@comcast.net w...@comcast.net wrote: From: w...@comcast.net w...@comcast.net Subject: [Elecraft] 50 and 100 DSP positions To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2008, 9:24 AM Hi all, On K3's #94

Re: [Elecraft] A K3 Variation of SKN

2008-12-24 Thread WILLIS COOKE
a blast. See our web site for more info! www.skccgroup.com Membership is free and we have a great time with our antique keys! Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ --- On Wed, 12/24/08, Tom Hammond n...@embarqmail.com wrote: From: Tom Hammond n...@embarqmail.com Subject: [Elecraft] A K3 Variation

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Subreceiver ANT selection doesn't work - always uses the AUX antenna

2008-12-24 Thread WILLIS COOKE
to the KAT3. An option that allows any of the three connectors to be connected by a menu function would be welcomed by me but is not available at this time as far as I can determine. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ --- On Wed, 12/24/08, Frank R. Oppedijk f.opped...@avista.nl wrote: From: Frank R

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power supply

2008-12-25 Thread WILLIS COOKE
be a JetStream. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ --- On Thu, 12/25/08, Gary Smith g...@doctorgary.net wrote: From: Gary Smith g...@doctorgary.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 power supply To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Thursday, December 25, 2008, 8:32 PM I've been re-considering my power supply. I'm

Re: [Elecraft] Receive antenna connection

2008-12-30 Thread WILLIS COOKE
It is a BNC Joe. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ --- On Tue, 12/30/08, Joe Hoffman hoffmaninvestme...@adelphia.net wrote: From: Joe Hoffman hoffmaninvestme...@adelphia.net Subject: [Elecraft] Receive antenna connection To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2008, 12:31 PM I

Re: [Elecraft] Any thoughts about rig LONGEVITY???

2008-12-30 Thread WILLIS COOKE
them. I doubt if turning the rig on and off will be a deciding factor. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ --- On Tue, 12/30/08, JIM DAVIS nn...@astound.net wrote: From: JIM DAVIS nn...@astound.net Subject: [Elecraft] Any thoughts about rig LONGEVITY??? To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Tuesday

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K4: serious challenge for the $10K toys

2009-01-03 Thread WILLIS COOKE
Wayne, for those who complain that the K3 is not heavy enough I suggest that you sell a battery box to attach to the bottom with a 100 amp hour gel cell. That should make it heavy enough to give anyone a hernia. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ. K3 #1025 with separate emergency battery

[Elecraft] Re: KBT3?

2009-01-03 Thread WILLIS COOKE
Whatever you offer Wayne, be sure that it weighs at least 50 pounds. If you have to, ballast it with a couple of cement blocks. You need to accommodate the group that really wants a work out and would like a transceiver that functions as a barbell as well as a ham radio. Willis 'Cookie

Re: [Elecraft] K3: SDR Cum Laude

2009-01-11 Thread WILLIS COOKE
That is called The Internet, I believe. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ --- On Fri, 1/9/09, Alan Slusher aslus...@caribsurf.com wrote: From: Alan Slusher aslus...@caribsurf.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: SDR Cum Laude To: 'Ken' barbiek...@yahoo.com, elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Friday

Re: [Elecraft] KRX3: configuration for second antenna routing

2009-01-20 Thread WILLIS COOKE
antenna when B Set is active. I hope that this helps, but a tutorial from one of the Elecraft guys that really knows would be very welcome to me. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ --- On Tue, 1/20/09, Brian Machesney nekvts...@gmail.com wrote: From: Brian Machesney nekvts...@gmail.com Subject

Re: [Elecraft] CW ZERO-BEATING WITHOUT BUTTON PUSHES

2009-01-21 Thread WILLIS COOKE
Zero Beat was never a problem when we all had 6 KC wide IFs and crystal control. We just couldn't do it. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ --- On Wed, 1/21/09, Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz wrote: From: Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW ZERO-BEATING WITHOUT BUTTON

Re: [Elecraft] HRD cw copy

2009-01-21 Thread WILLIS COOKE
that. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ --- On Wed, 1/21/09, Sverre Holm la...@nrrl.no wrote: From: Sverre Holm la...@nrrl.no Subject: [Elecraft] HRD cw copy To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 3:18 PM Simon (HB9DRV) wrote: ...but the Morse code decoding needs some work

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft tee shirts

2009-01-23 Thread WILLIS COOKE
Maybe Rose would like to add monogrammed shirts and jackets to her expanding line of goodies. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ --- On Fri, 1/23/09, Bob k...@att.net wrote: From: Bob k...@att.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft tee shirts To: Simon (HB9DRV) si...@hb9drv.ch, Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft tee shirts

2009-01-23 Thread WILLIS COOKE
Yea, REALLY OLD people like Tiger Wood. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ --- On Fri, 1/23/09, Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 fa...@panix.com wrote: From: Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 fa...@panix.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft tee shirts To: d...@w3fpr.com Cc: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Sub-receiver or 2 k3's

2009-01-25 Thread WILLIS COOKE
for backup, but I would trade a well used TS 850 or a lightly used TS 440 for a second K3 without hesitation Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ --- On Sun, 1/25/09, N1IX n...@verizon.net wrote: From: N1IX n...@verizon.net Subject: [Elecraft] Sub-receiver or 2 k3's To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date

Re: [Elecraft] Amplifier Input Impedance

2009-01-26 Thread WILLIS COOKE
think it will tell you anything useful. With power on the amp, it might. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ --- On Mon, 1/26/09, Stephen W. Kercel kerc...@suscom-maine.net wrote: From: Stephen W. Kercel kerc...@suscom-maine.net Subject: [Elecraft] Amplifier Input Impedance To: Cc: elecraft

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