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>   1. Re: K3S CW Delay on KEY OUT ? (Don Wilhelm)
>   2. Re: K3S CW Delay on KEY OUT ? (Svend Spanget)
>   3. [KX2] can't feed with signalink (kevino z)
>   4. Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 157, Issue 22 ([email protected])
>   5. Macro save current  state of setting (Joe DeVincentis)
>   6.  KPA-1500 with KX-3/KXPA-100 (K5MWR)
>   7. Unequal signal form dual receive in KX3 (Ignacy)
>   8. Re: Macro save current state of setting (Don Wilhelm)
>   9. Re: Macro save current state of setting (Joe DeVincentis)
>  10. Re: KX2 Heatsink (Howard Hoyt)
>  11. Re: Hallicrafters HA-1 with O/T comments (Russ)
>  12. Re: KX3-PX3 QRP System for Sale (Robert Nobis)
>  13. [K3S] mW TX for WSPR (MaverickNH)
>  14. Re: [K3S] mW TX for WSPR ([email protected])
>  15. Re: [K3S] mW TX for WSPR (Charles)
>  16. iphone remote control for the KPA500 (Jeff)
>  17. Looking for more K3 firmware field testers (rev. 5.60)
>      (Wayne Burdick)
>  18. Re: KX2 Heatsink (Ignacy)
>  19. Re: iphone remote control for the KPA500 (Michael Walker)
>  20. Re: KX2 Heatsink (Don Wilhelm)
>  21. Re: [KX2] can't feed with signalink (Jack Spitznagel)
>  22. Re: iphone remote control for the KPA500 (Barry Baines)
>  23. Re: iphone remote control for the KPA500 (Michael Walker)
>  24. Re: [K3S] mW TX for WSPR ([email protected])
>  25. Re: iphone remote control for the KPA500 (Barry Baines)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 16 May 2017 07:46:59 -0400
> From: Don Wilhelm <[email protected]>
> To: Svend Spanget <[email protected]>, [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S CW Delay on KEY OUT ?
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
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> Svend,
> 
> For the "1." problem, re-do the Transmit Gain Calibration, and be 
> certain to include the mW calibration.
> 
> As for the PTT not coming active when in transverter state, I have no 
> immediate answer, but suggest you contact K3support.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
>> On 5/16/2017 4:19 AM, Svend Spanget wrote:
>> I recently connected a Kuhne TR 144 H +40 to my K3 in order to be QRV on 2 m
>> for the upcoming Sporadic E season and weak signal dx.
>> I use the KXV3 with output power set to 1.5 mW (XV1 PWR = L 1.50).
>> 
>> It works fine but I have a few issues:
>> 
>> 1. When switching on or after bandswitch the transverter is not driven to
>> full output. A short XMIT in FM mode somehow restores the output and going
>> back to SSB the output from the transverter is now as expected.
>> 
>> 2. When using VOX with SSB the transverter is not keyed. Using PTT either
>> with a footswitch or the pushbutton on my MH2 keys the transverter just
>> fine. I have a cable connected to KEY OUT and the transverter.
>> Using VOX and SSB with my Henry 2KD-5 works perfect.
>> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 16 May 2017 04:50:25 -0700 (MST)
> From: Svend Spanget <[email protected]>
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S CW Delay on KEY OUT ?
> Message-ID: <0D.07.11511.A77EA195@n9>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
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> Thanks, Don.
> 
> I already did both without any luck...
> 
> ----- Original meddelelse -----
> 
>> Fra: Don Wilhelm [via Elecraft] <[email protected]>
>> Til: Svend Spanget <[email protected]>
>> Dato: Tir, 16. maj 2017 13:48
>> Emne: Re: K3S CW Delay on KEY OUT ?
>> 
>> Svend, For the "1." problem, re-do the Transmit Gain Calibration, and
>> be certain to include the mW calibration. As for the PTT not coming
>> active when in transverter state, I have no immediate answer, but
>> suggest you contact K3support. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/16/2017 4:19 AM,
>> Svend Spanget wrote: > I recently connected a Kuhne TR 144 H +40 to
>> my K3 in order to be QRV on 2 m > for the upcoming Sporadic E season
>> and weak signal dx. > I use the KXV3 with output power set to 1.5 mW
>> (XV1 PWR = L 1.50). > > It works fine but I have a few issues: > > 1.
>> When switching on or after bandswitch the transverter is not driven
>> to > full output. A short XMIT in FM mode somehow restores the output
>> and going > back to SSB the output from the transverter is now as
>> expected. > > 2. When using VOX with SSB the transverter is not
>> keyed. Using PTT either > with a footswitch or the pushbutton on my
>> MH2 keys the transverter just > fine. I have a cable connected to KEY
>> OUT and the transverter. > Using VOX and SSB with my Henry 2KD-5
>> works perfect. >
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> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 16 May 2017 11:52:05 +0000
> From: kevino z <[email protected]>
> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] [KX2] can't feed with signalink
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> I took my KX2 with me instead of my KX3. I hooked up the signalink exactly 
> the same. However, when the signalink starts "transmitting" (i.e. PTT red LED 
> lit), the KX2 is not transmitting, and when the signalink finishes, the KX2 
> displays "connect data to mic jack." 
> 
> I searched on the web and didn't see a clue. Can someone please tell me what 
> is this about and how do I get the signalink to work with the KX2? 
> 
> And maybe Elecraft can possible document this error in a FAQ or user manual?
> 
> Thanks 
> -Kevin (KK4YEL)
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> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 16 May 2017 08:25:01 -0400
> From: [email protected]
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 157, Issue 22
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> In a message dated 5/16/2017 4:28:05 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
> [email protected] writes:
> 
> I will  be driving from Dayton back to Wake Forest, NC, so a few extra 
> packages  will not be any problem.
> You won't be home yet, but that's close enough... :~) Wish I  were going to 
> Dayton, haven't been there in 10 years! Have fun,  Don.
> Bert, N4CW
> 
> 
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> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 16 May 2017 07:25:47 -0500
> From: Joe DeVincentis <[email protected]>
> To: Elecraft Mailing List <[email protected]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Macro save current  state of setting
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
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> Is there a way to have the K3 save a setting in a macro to restore for later 
> use?  I got this idea after seeing Wayne?s post about the new Delay command.
> 
> I want this for a K-Pod button to do a quick squirt of RF for the auto-tuner. 
>  The tuner senses the RF and then goes to a preset.  So I?d like the button 
> to do the following.  
> 
>  Save the current Tune Power Setting
>  Change the Tune Power Setting to 10w
>  Delay 10ms
>  Initiate Tune
>  Delay 100ms
>  Stop Tune
>  Reset the Tune Power Setting to the previous setting
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Joe
> KO8V
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 6
> Date: Tue, 16 May 2017 07:34:38 -0500
> From: K5MWR <[email protected]>
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [Elecraft]  KPA-1500 with KX-3/KXPA-100
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
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> How integrated will the KPA-1500 be with the KX-3/KXPA-100 system?
> 
> Thanks
> Dave K5MWR
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 7
> Date: Tue, 16 May 2017 06:31:41 -0700 (MST)
> From: Ignacy <[email protected]>
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [Elecraft] Unequal signal form dual receive in KX3
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
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> With dual receive, my KX3 has different gains from VFO A and B. This is
> easily heard when switching pressing A/B. When in dual receive, a weak
> station in VFO B may disappear as VFO B. 
> 
> I do not hear this in K3. When A/B switching, the signals just change sides. 
> 
> Any workaround? 
> 
> Ignacy, NO9E
> 
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> Message: 8
> Date: Tue, 16 May 2017 09:34:01 -0400
> From: Don Wilhelm <[email protected]>
> To: Joe DeVincentis <[email protected]>,    Elecraft Mailing List
>    <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Macro save current state of setting
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
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> 
> Joe,
> 
> Your problem is that Macros cannot read anything and save it.  They can 
> only initiate things.  Setting the power to 10 watts and initiating a 
> TUNE is quite possible (and even spelled out in the Macro examples in 
> the K3 Programmer's Reference), but getting the power back to wherever 
> it was previously set is the difficult part.  you could restore the 
> power to some predetermined level - say 100 watts.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
>> On 5/16/2017 8:25 AM, Joe DeVincentis wrote:
>> Is there a way to have the K3 save a setting in a macro to restore for later 
>> use?  I got this idea after seeing Wayne?s post about the new Delay command.
>> 
>> I want this for a K-Pod button to do a quick squirt of RF for the 
>> auto-tuner.  The tuner senses the RF and then goes to a preset.  So I?d like 
>> the button to do the following.
>> 
>>   Save the current Tune Power Setting
>>   Change the Tune Power Setting to 10w
>>   Delay 10ms
>>   Initiate Tune
>>   Delay 100ms
>>   Stop Tune
>>   Reset the Tune Power Setting to the previous setting
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Joe
>> KO8V
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> Message: 9
> Date: Tue, 16 May 2017 09:17:21 -0500
> From: Joe DeVincentis <[email protected]>
> To: Elecraft Mailing List <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Macro save current state of setting
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
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> 
> I figured that - I was hoping for some magic :-)  Maybe Elecraft can 
> implement a push/pop stack feature.  For example:
> 
> PUSH TUN - save tune power
> PUSH AG - save audio gain - just for grins - it?s an example
> TUN 10
> AG 0
> SWH 16 - initiate TUNE
> DE 10 - wait 100ms
> SWH 16 stop tune
> POP AG - restore tune
> POP TUN - restore tune power.
> 
> That?s the dream.  I know I?d like it.
> 
> 73,
> Joe KO8V
> 
>> On May 16, 2017, at 8:34 AM, Don Wilhelm <[email protected]> wrote:
>> 
>> Joe,
>> 
>> Your problem is that Macros cannot read anything and save it.  They can only 
>> initiate things.  Setting the power to 10 watts and initiating a TUNE is 
>> quite possible (and even spelled out in the Macro examples in the K3 
>> Programmer's Reference), but getting the power back to wherever it was 
>> previously set is the difficult part.  you could restore the power to some 
>> predetermined level - say 100 watts.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>> 
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 10
> Date: Tue, 16 May 2017 10:22:23 -0400
> From: Howard Hoyt <[email protected]>
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Heatsink
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
> 
> Leroy,
> 
> Many of us experienced exactly what you described: banning without 
> notice and no replies from the moderator.  I despise that method of 
> running a list and no member has been treated that way since I became 
> moderator of the Yahoo KX3 KX User Group in late May 2015 and I believe 
> all here who are also on the KX3 list will agree.  So I say again, your 
> recollection of the timing of that event is in error.
> 
> I also checked the email logs for the account: [email protected]
> and see no email from your email account in 2017.  Please forward a copy 
> so I can respond properly.
> 
> Howie - WA4PSC
> 
> 
> 
>> On 5/16/2017 4:19 AM, [email protected] wrote:
>> You should know it was a year ago that I was banned from the KX3 list for
>> mentioning a heat sink.  I  just two months ago emailed the list moderator, 
>> no response.
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 11
> Date: Tue, 16 May 2017 14:28:33 +0000
> From: Russ <[email protected]>
> To: Doug Person <[email protected]>, "[email protected]"
>    <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Hallicrafters HA-1 with O/T comments
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> 
> Doug:
> 
> You are correct - and it seems that Maker Ffaires might be the venue for 
> amateur radio outreach to the younger generation.
> When I am retired, I certainly would like to be part of this initiative.  Is 
> this something the ARRL should look at?
> I am happy to say that I am an Elmer to KB1YNK, who presented a paper at 
> Dayton a couple of years ago.
> 
> Russ KD4JO
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Doug 
> Person
> Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 10:15 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Hallicrafters HA-1 with O/T comments
> 
> You are very mistaken in your statement regarding kids not building things.  
> They're not building ham radio, that's for sure.  But find any maker faire 
> and you will be stunned by the age and ability of the kids demonstrating 
> their projects.  Maker Faires (Their preferred spelling it
> seems) would be a great place to communicate ham radio to the younger 
> generation. Arduino and Raspberry PI have enormous followings by teenagers 
> and even a lot of pre-teens. Don't write them off! Our community has done a 
> poor job of out reach to the teens of today.
> 
> Doug -- K0DXV
> 
> 
>> On 5/15/2017 11:27 AM, Russ wrote:
>> Guys:
>> 
>> Thanks!!!
>> I appreciate all the responses.
>> I guess my Googling ability is not as good as it used to be.
>> I swear I couldn't find the schematic.
>> 
>> At age 15 and after building many Heathkits - I decided to just copy the 
>> HA-1 schematic.
>> It was good experience for a kid - nowadays nobody (no kids anyway) 
>> build hardware
>> 
>> Russ KD4JO
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> Message: 12
> Date: Tue, 16 May 2017 11:25:23 -0700
> From: Robert Nobis <[email protected]>
> To: pkhjr via Elecraft <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3-PX3 QRP System for Sale
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=utf-8
> 
> This KX3-PX3 system has been sold.
> 
> 73,
> 
> 
> Bob Nobis 
> [email protected]
> 
> 
>> On May 15, 2017, at 08:07, Robert Nobis <[email protected]> wrote:
>> 
>> I am no longer able to operate portable, so am selling my factory built 
>> Elecraft KX3 and PX3 QRP system. The KX3 was recently calibrated, tested and 
>> updated with the latest firmware (MCU 2.76/DSP 1.50) at the Elecraft 
>> factory. Used on two field trips to Japan. No smoking environment. The 
>> equipment is configured as follows:
>> 
>> 
>> KX3-F Factory Assembled KX3 (ser # 7486 )
>> KXAT3-F Internal 20W ATU
>> KXBC3-F Internal NiMH charger with Real-time clock
>> KXFL3-F Dual Passband Roofing Filter
>> KX3-PCKT Accessory Cable Kit
>> PAE-KX31 Pro Audio KX3 Heatsink
>> PAE-KX33 Pro Audio KX3 Power Supply
>> 33-100 KX3-PX3 Power Splitter
>> Side KX3 KX3 End Panels (Gems Products)
>> 
>> PX3-F Panadapter for KX3 with cables - Factory Assembled (Ser # 1059 )
>> Side PX3 PX3 End Panels (Gems Products)
>> 
>> SideKar QRP Works SideKar with Power Splitter?
>> 
>> 
>> All manuals are included. I am looking for $2,150.00 for the complete 
>> system. I will pay for shipping to CONUS only. Payment by PayPal only.
>> 
>> Email me at N7RJN at nobis.net <mailto:[email protected]> for more details.
>> 
>> 
>> Robert (Bob) Nobis ? N7RJN
>> 
>> 
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> Message: 13
> Date: Tue, 16 May 2017 11:37:31 -0700 (MST)
> From: MaverickNH <[email protected]>
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [Elecraft] [K3S] mW TX for WSPR
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> 
> I'm trying to fiddle the TX power on my K3S using WSJT-X WSPR 1.7 on a 43ft
> Vertical to match the 200 mW output of a WSPRlite over a random wire dipole
> antenna, using the DXplorer.net simultaneous RX measurement system
> https://tinyurl.com/mthms72 . Is TX wattage continuous with rotation of the
> PWR knob? It has 0.1W decrements and I seem to find equal performance
> between 0.6 and 0.7W on the K3S and was curious if halfway between 0.6 and
> 0.7W as I rotate the knob is 0.65W? I can imagine precision of TX power
> isn't accurate to more than +/1 0.1W but thought I'd inquire.
> 
> Bret/N4SRN
> 
> 
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> Message: 14
> Date: Tue, 16 May 2017 17:40:31 -0400 (EDT)
> From: [email protected]
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] mW TX for WSPR
> Message-ID:
>    <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> 
> Hi Bret, 
> 
> 
> When using the DXplorer.net simultaneous receive measurement 
> system, its best if you have the capability to start your testing 
> by simultaneously transmitting through a Magic-T combiner 
> into a single antenna. 
> 
> 
> In less than 30 minutes you'll have enough data from DXplorer.net 
> to calibrate out any power output difference between the two 
> transmitters. After you've completed the calibration you're ready 
> to connect each WSPR transmitter to the antennas under test. 
> 
> 
> 73 
> Frank 
> W3LPL 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> 
> From: "MaverickNH" <[email protected]> 
> To: [email protected]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 6:37:31 PM 
> Subject: [Elecraft] [K3S] mW TX for WSPR 
> 
> I'm trying to fiddle the TX power on my K3S using WSJT-X WSPR 1.7 on a 43ft 
> Vertical to match the 200 mW output of a WSPRlite over a random wire dipole 
> antenna, using the DXplorer.net simultaneous RX measurement system 
> https://tinyurl.com/mthms72 . Is TX wattage continuous with rotation of the 
> PWR knob? It has 0.1W decrements and I seem to find equal performance 
> between 0.6 and 0.7W on the K3S and was curious if halfway between 0.6 and 
> 0.7W as I rotate the knob is 0.65W? I can imagine precision of TX power 
> isn't accurate to more than +/1 0.1W but thought I'd inquire. 
> 
> Bret/N4SRN 
> 
> 
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> Message: 15
> Date: Tue, 16 May 2017 22:40:09 +0000 (UTC)
> From: Charles <[email protected]>
> To: [email protected]
> Cc: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] mW TX for WSPR
> Message-ID:
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> 
> Hi Frank, 
> 
> I think I see what you are suggesting - matching the power transmitted by 
> each transceiver over a common antenna to assure I'm feeding two different 
> antennas with the same TX power? 
> 
> I'm finding a Magic-T RX Splitter/Combiner 
> https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/svp-sv-rsc-50 Can I use this to transmit 
> as well? I'd like to give your plan a try. 
> 
> I was looking at the problem from a different perspective perhaps. Since the 
> WSPRlite is a low output TXer (variable over 16 dB range up to 200mW, so I 
> think that means 5mW to 200mW) I was looking to set that at 200mW on my 
> random dipole antenna (two random wires, one E-W and the other W-E, joined by 
> a 4:1 balun) and try to figure what power on my nearby 43ft Vertical gave the 
> same profile on DXplorer.net. 
> 
> I think comparing a dipole to a vertical might be a interesting task, as it 
> appears one is more "efficient" at night and the other during the day. The 
> DX10 lines seem to invert at dawn and dusk on 40m. Two completely different 
> antennas types cannot be equivalent a priori , I suppose! 
> 
> BRET/N4SRN 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> 
> From: [email protected] 
> To: [email protected]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 5:40:31 PM 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] mW TX for WSPR 
> 
> Hi Bret, 
> 
> When using the DXplorer.net simultaneous receive measurement 
> system, its best if you have the capability to start your testing 
> by simultaneously transmitting through a Magic-T combiner 
> into a single antenna. 
> 
> In less than 30 minutes you'll have enough data from DXplorer.net 
> to calibrate out any power output difference between the two 
> transmitters. After you've completed the calibration you're ready 
> to connect each WSPR transmitter to the antennas under test. 
> 
> 73 
> Frank 
> W3LPL 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> 
> From: "MaverickNH" <[email protected]> 
> To: [email protected]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 6:37:31 PM 
> Subject: [Elecraft] [K3S] mW TX for WSPR 
> 
> I'm trying to fiddle the TX power on my K3S using WSJT-X WSPR 1.7 on a 43ft 
> Vertical to match the 200 mW output of a WSPRlite over a random wire dipole 
> antenna, using the DXplorer.net simultaneous RX measurement system 
> https://tinyurl.com/mthms72 . Is TX wattage continuous with rotation of the 
> PWR knob? It has 0.1W decrements and I seem to find equal performance 
> between 0.6 and 0.7W on the K3S and was curious if halfway between 0.6 and 
> 0.7W as I rotate the knob is 0.65W? I can imagine precision of TX power 
> isn't accurate to more than +/1 0.1W but thought I'd inquire. 
> 
> Bret/N4SRN 
> 
> 
> 
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> Message: 16
> Date: Tue, 16 May 2017 20:03:45 -0400
> From: "Jeff" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] iphone remote control for the KPA500
> Message-ID: <3E432AFFBFFA4A86B26F9A1AAC1D77B1@kb2m4PC>
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> 
> 
> Is anyone working on an iPhone remote control APP for the KPA500? I move my 
> KPA-500 with me when I travel from my winter home to my summer home. When 
> down south for the winter I use the KPA500 with my FLEX 6500 that has a 
> wonderful iPhone remote control APP.  It would be nice to be able to control 
> the KPA500 via iPhone also...
> 
> 73 Jeff kb2m 
> 
> 
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> Message: 17
> Date: Tue, 16 May 2017 18:45:43 -0700
> From: Wayne Burdick <[email protected]>
> To: Elecraft Reflector <[email protected]>
> Cc: [email protected]
> Subject: [Elecraft] Looking for more K3 firmware field testers (rev.
>    5.60)
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> All reports so far show that K3 field test firmware rev. 5.60 has greatly 
> improved operation of macros, in particular when used with the K-Pod.
> 
> But we could use a lot more testers to make sure everything else is working 
> perfectly. If you could spare some time in the next day or two, please email 
> me and I?ll send you the firmware.
> 
> Thanks & 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 18
> Date: Tue, 16 May 2017 18:52:51 -0700 (MST)
> From: Ignacy <[email protected]>
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Heatsink
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> 
> I posted quite a few messages to the KX3 group on Yahoo. Some of them over a
> year ago were lost. I asked Howie and he responded that he deleted nothing.
> It seems that past May of last year, none of my posts made. My messages to
> other groups on yahoo make it, the last one yesterday. 
> 
> Not sure what it is. Many "free" websites now change designs, often for the
> worse to a user, to generate more advertising. Perhaps it is due to an ad
> blocker with a specific browser.
> 
> Ignacy, NO9E
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> Message: 19
> Date: Tue, 16 May 2017 22:06:11 -0400
> From: Michael Walker <[email protected]>
> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] iphone remote control for the KPA500
> Message-ID:
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> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> 
> I agree as I use mine with my 6300 exclusively remote.
> 
> I could live with a simple web page which is what I do now with PSTRotator
> for Rotor control and RemoteQTH server which I use for remote buttons.
> 
> I would only need to be able to see it's status and alarms. I don't require
> real time power information.
> 
> If it was a small web view, then it could run on most platforms and there
> would be no need for the Android, IOS, Desktop versions for those of us who
> live the live of the long mic cord.
> 
> I would include  screen shots, but I think they get purged.
> 
> Mike va3mw
> 
> 
>> On Tue, May 16, 2017 at 8:03 PM, Jeff <[email protected]> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Is anyone working on an iPhone remote control APP for the KPA500? I move
>> my KPA-500 with me when I travel from my winter home to my summer home.
>> When down south for the winter I use the KPA500 with my FLEX 6500 that has
>> a wonderful iPhone remote control APP.  It would be nice to be able to
>> control the KPA500 via iPhone also...
>> 
>> 73 Jeff kb2m
>> 
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> Message: 20
> Date: Tue, 16 May 2017 22:30:23 -0400
> From: Don Wilhelm <[email protected]>
> To: Ignacy <[email protected]>, [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Heatsink
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
> 
> Ignacy,
> 
> If those posts were responses to posts, then know that "Reply" goes only 
> to the sender.  You must do "Reply All" to send to the group and to the 
> sender.  If you do not want to reply to the sender, delete that address.
> 
> The KX3 Yahoo Group works differently than many other groups.  I worked 
> with the moderator to make replying to only the poster possible without 
> "jumping through hoops", and the result is the best he could accomplish.
> 
> Look at the "To" line in your responses.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
>> On 5/16/2017 9:52 PM, Ignacy wrote:
>> I posted quite a few messages to the KX3 group on Yahoo. Some of them over a
>> year ago were lost. I asked Howie and he responded that he deleted nothing.
>> It seems that past May of last year, none of my posts made. My messages to
>> other groups on yahoo make it, the last one yesterday.
>> 
>> Not sure what it is. Many "free" websites now change designs, often for the
>> worse to a user, to generate more advertising. Perhaps it is due to an ad
>> blocker with a specific browser.
>> 
>> Ignacy, NO9E
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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> Message: 21
> Date: Tue, 16 May 2017 23:04:37 -0400
> From: Jack Spitznagel <[email protected]>
> To: kevino z <[email protected]>
> Cc: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX2] can't feed with signalink
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=us-ascii
> 
> Hi Kevin,
> 
> That would be odd. You should not need to set VOX since the SLUSB has one. I 
> wonder if the header wires came out of the interface DIP socket? I set up 
> several plug-in DIPs that are soldered up for the several rigs that I use. I 
> had the wires fall out while traveling.
> 
> Jack KD4IZ 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 16, 2017, at 16:11, kevino z <[email protected]> wrote:
>> 
>> Yes, Data A and  even VOX
>> 
>> 
>> -----
>> The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of 
>> doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence.
>> 
>>> On May 16, 2017, at 07:26, Jack Spitznagel <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Kev.
>>> 
>>> Are you set to use DATA A? Most common reason for KX3 not working and 
>>> assuming similar for KX2.
>>> 
>>> Jack KD4IZ 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On May 16, 2017, at 07:52, kevino z <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I took my KX2 with me instead of my KX3. I hooked up the signalink exactly 
>>>> the same. However, when the signalink starts "transmitting" (i.e. PTT red 
>>>> LED lit), the KX2 is not transmitting, and when the signalink finishes, 
>>>> the KX2 displays "connect data to mic jack." 
>>>> 
>>>> I searched on the web and didn't see a clue. Can someone please tell me 
>>>> what is this about and how do I get the signalink to work with the KX2? 
>>>> 
>>>> And maybe Elecraft can possible document this error in a FAQ or user 
>>>> manual?
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks 
>>>> -Kevin (KK4YEL)
>>>> 
>>>> No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However, a large 
>>>> number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced !
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> Message: 22
> Date: Tue, 16 May 2017 23:43:38 -0400
> From: Barry Baines <[email protected]>
> To: Jeff <[email protected]>
> Cc: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] iphone remote control for the KPA500
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=utf-8
> 
> Jeff:
> 
>> On May 16, 2017, at 8:03 PM, Jeff <[email protected]> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Is anyone working on an iPhone remote control APP for the KPA500?
> 
> Not a problem today if you use the Remote Rig RC-1216H to control the KPA500 
> (available through HRO).  It uses a web interface which looks just like the 
> KPA500 front panel; the amplifier interface utilizes the RS232 serial 
> connection, so I control my KPA500 with my iPad or MacBook running Safari or 
> Chrome.  Likewise, I use a second Remote Rig 1216H to control my Green Heron 
> Rotor Controller (RT-21), so I can manage my antenna pointing with the 
> iPAD/iPhone/MacBook with ease.
> 
> See:  http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=1010#tabs-3 
> <http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=1010#tabs-3>
> 
> Note that the RC-1216H can manage various amplifiers and antenna rotators.  
> Unfortunately, the firmware does not support the KAT500 or the Alpha 9500.
> 
> The RC-1216H is an excellent device for managing compatible devices when 
> operating remotely;  e.g. my shack is in SE Georgia and I?m in New England, 
> Texas, etc.  
> 
> 
> At this point the only devices that I must use a Windows OS is with the 
> KAT500 and the Antenna Genius 8x2 antenna switch.  The antenna switch allows 
> me to select which transceiver (K3 or Flex) is  active on a given port.  The 
> Antenna Genius has a LAN connection, so I can access it relatively easily 
> remotely and run the windows software from wherever I am.  
> 
> I use a serial-to-ethernet converter to interface with the KAT500 so that the 
> computer at my location can control the KAT500 at the shack without a PC in 
> the shack.
> 
> Lastly, I use the West Mountain Radio 5-port R4005i to turn on/off devices 
> using a web interface that it has.  The allows me to remotely activate the 
> Flex6700, control preamps and other accessories, etc.    So again, it can all 
> be done with an iPhone/iPad/MacBook or any web-capable device.
> 
> To the extent that I can run a shack without running Windows and a PC, the 
> happier I am.  
> 
> FWIW,
> 
> Barry Baines, WD4ASW
> (Currently in Mercer, PA enroute to Hamvention?)
> 
> 
>> I move my KPA-500 with me when I travel from my winter home to my summer 
>> home. When down south for the winter I use the KPA500 with my FLEX 6500 that 
>> has a wonderful iPhone remote control APP.  It would be nice to be able to 
>> control the KPA500 via iPhone also...
>> 
>> 73 Jeff kb2m 
>> 
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> Message: 23
> Date: Tue, 16 May 2017 23:58:06 -0400
> From: Michael Walker <[email protected]>
> To: Barry Baines <[email protected]>
> Cc: Jeff <[email protected]>, "[email protected]"
>    <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] iphone remote control for the KPA500
> Message-ID:
>    <ca+33ts4p9cc85mgpxgbx+xxmezftvdunr_itmrmnjgrcdys...@mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> 
> Hi Barry
> 
> I have 2 RemoteRig pairs as I used to use them on my TS480's (I've been
> running remote for about 11 years now).  I am now running remote with the
> Flex Maestro and the 6300 and that works wonderfully.    I'll likely sell
> both of them at some point in the future.  They did serve me very well.
> 
> I would also then have to buy the RC-1216 and that turns out to be about
> $500 CDN for just essentially a web server.  That is going to take some
> thought.
> 
> Since my internet upload is about 1mb/sec at the remote base, I really
> limit how much I push up.  I have 1 computer that I RDP into for all my
> command and control.  I did do serial tunneling one year, but then it
> locked me into only 1 operating QTH.
> 
> Now, I can operate my HF station from anywhere with just a laptop or even
> IOS mobile (yes, that is a stretch, but fun to try).  Having a web
> interface just makes it very platform agnostic especially if I want one of
> my buddies to give my station a try.
> 
> Does Elecraft publish the host IP commands on the KPA500 server?  If they
> do, I was not able to find them.  I have a guy that I might be able to
> convince to write me an interface.  It will cost me some $$ to make it
> happen.
> 
> Thanks for the ideas!  Lots of wonderful options.
> 
> Mike va3mw
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Tue, May 16, 2017 at 11:43 PM, Barry Baines <[email protected]> wrote:
>> 
>> Jeff:
>> 
>>> On May 16, 2017, at 8:03 PM, Jeff <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Is anyone working on an iPhone remote control APP for the KPA500?
>> 
>> Not a problem today if you use the Remote Rig RC-1216H to control the
>> KPA500 (available through HRO).  It uses a web interface which looks just
>> like the KPA500 front panel; the amplifier interface utilizes the RS232
>> serial connection, so I control my KPA500 with my iPad or MacBook running
>> Safari or Chrome.  Likewise, I use a second Remote Rig 1216H to control my
>> Green Heron Rotor Controller (RT-21), so I can manage my antenna pointing
>> with the iPAD/iPhone/MacBook with ease.
>> 
>> See:  http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=1010#tabs-3 <
>> http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=1010#tabs-3>
>> 
>> Note that the RC-1216H can manage various amplifiers and antenna
>> rotators.  Unfortunately, the firmware does not support the KAT500 or the
>> Alpha 9500.
>> 
>> The RC-1216H is an excellent device for managing compatible devices when
>> operating remotely;  e.g. my shack is in SE Georgia and I?m in New England,
>> Texas, etc.
>> 
>> 
>> At this point the only devices that I must use a Windows OS is with the
>> KAT500 and the Antenna Genius 8x2 antenna switch.  The antenna switch
>> allows me to select which transceiver (K3 or Flex) is  active on a given
>> port.  The Antenna Genius has a LAN connection, so I can access it
>> relatively easily remotely and run the windows software from wherever I am.
>> 
>> I use a serial-to-ethernet converter to interface with the KAT500 so that
>> the computer at my location can control the KAT500 at the shack without a
>> PC in the shack.
>> 
>> Lastly, I use the West Mountain Radio 5-port R4005i to turn on/off devices
>> using a web interface that it has.  The allows me to remotely activate the
>> Flex6700, control preamps and other accessories, etc.    So again, it can
>> all be done with an iPhone/iPad/MacBook or any web-capable device.
>> 
>> To the extent that I can run a shack without running Windows and a PC, the
>> happier I am.
>> 
>> FWIW,
>> 
>> Barry Baines, WD4ASW
>> (Currently in Mercer, PA enroute to Hamvention?)
>> 
>> 
>>> I move my KPA-500 with me when I travel from my winter home to my summer
>> home. When down south for the winter I use the KPA500 with my FLEX 6500
>> that has a wonderful iPhone remote control APP.  It would be nice to be
>> able to control the KPA500 via iPhone also...
>>> 
>>> 73 Jeff kb2m
>>> 
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> Message: 24
> Date: Wed, 17 May 2017 00:48:12 -0400 (EDT)
> From: [email protected]
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] mW TX for WSPR
> Message-ID:
>    <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> 
> The DX Engineering Magic-T combiner should work fine. 
> Just be sure you don't too much power into it! Much less than 
> one watt. 
> 
> 
> The dual receive feature of DXplorer should do the trick for you. 
> 
> 
> Same polarization antennas produce almost immediate good 
> performance evaluation results. Evaluating the performance of 
> antennas with different polarizations might take some effort. 
> 
> 
> 73 
> Frank 
> W3LPL 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> 
> From: "Charles" <[email protected]> 
> To: [email protected] 
> Cc: [email protected]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 10:40:09 PM 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] mW TX for WSPR 
> 
> 
> 
> Hi Frank, 
> 
> 
> 
> I think I see what you are suggesting - matching the power transmitted by 
> each transceiver over a common antenna to assure I'm feeding two different 
> antennas with the same TX power? 
> 
> 
> I'm finding a Magic-T RX Splitter/Combiner 
> https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/svp-sv-rsc-50 Can I use this to transmit 
> as well? I'd like to give your plan a try. 
> 
> 
> 
> I was looking at the problem from a different perspective perhaps. Since the 
> WSPRlite is a low output TXer (variable over 16 dB range up to 200mW, so I 
> think that means 5mW to 200mW) I was looking to set that at 200mW on my 
> random dipole antenna (two random wires, one E-W and the other W-E, joined by 
> a 4:1 balun) and try to figure what power on my nearby 43ft Vertical gave the 
> same profile on DXplorer.net. 
> 
> 
> 
> I think comparing a dipole to a vertical might be a interesting task, as it 
> appears one is more "efficient" at night and the other during the day. The 
> DX10 lines seem to invert at dawn and dusk on 40m. Two completely different 
> antennas types cannot be equivalent a priori , I suppose! 
> 
> 
> 
> BRET/N4SRN 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> 
> From: [email protected] 
> To: [email protected]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 5:40:31 PM 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] mW TX for WSPR 
> 
> 
> 
> Hi Bret, 
> 
> 
> When using the DXplorer.net simultaneous receive measurement 
> system, its best if you have the capability to start your testing 
> by simultaneously transmitting through a Magic-T combiner 
> into a single antenna. 
> 
> 
> In less than 30 minutes you'll have enough data from DXplorer.net 
> to calibrate out any power output difference between the two 
> transmitters. After you've completed the calibration you're ready 
> to connect each WSPR transmitter to the antennas under test. 
> 
> 
> 73 
> Frank 
> W3LPL 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> 
> From: "MaverickNH" <[email protected]> 
> To: [email protected]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 6:37:31 PM 
> Subject: [Elecraft] [K3S] mW TX for WSPR 
> 
> 
> I'm trying to fiddle the TX power on my K3S using WSJT-X WSPR 1.7 on a 43ft 
> Vertical to match the 200 mW output of a WSPRlite over a random wire dipole 
> antenna, using the DXplorer.net simultaneous RX measurement system 
> https://tinyurl.com/mthms72 . Is TX wattage continuous with rotation of the 
> PWR knob? It has 0.1W decrements and I seem to find equal performance 
> between 0.6 and 0.7W on the K3S and was curious if halfway between 0.6 and 
> 0.7W as I rotate the knob is 0.65W? I can imagine precision of TX power 
> isn't accurate to more than +/1 0.1W but thought I'd inquire. 
> 
> 
> Bret/N4SRN 
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> Date: Wed, 17 May 2017 00:52:13 -0400
> From: Barry Baines <[email protected]>
> To: Michael Walker <[email protected]>
> Cc: Jeff <[email protected]>, "[email protected]"
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> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] iphone remote control for the KPA500
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> MikeL
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> 
>> On May 16, 2017, at 11:58 PM, Michael Walker <[email protected]> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Barry
>> 
>> I have 2 RemoteRig pairs as I used to use them on my TS480's (I've been 
>> running remote for about 11 years now).  I am now running remote with the 
>> Flex Maestro and the 6300 and that works wonderfully.    I'll likely sell 
>> both of them at some point in the future.  They did serve me very well.
>> 
>> I would also then have to buy the RC-1216 and that turns out to be about 
>> $500 CDN for just essentially a web server.  That is going to take some 
>> thought.
> 
> It boils down to cost vs. benefit.  I invested in two RC-1216H units because 
> I really wanted to stay away from using a PC in the shack.  Since the station 
> is over 1,200 miles from where I would access it, eliminating a shack 
> computer really can improve system reliability.  A failure in the shack due 
> to PC problems not only raises the question of what the status of the RF 
> equipment is, but also means it could be several months before I?m back on 
> the property to resolve any issues.  
>> 
>> Since my internet upload is about 1mb/sec at the remote base, I really limit 
>> how much I push up.  I have 1 computer that I RDP into for all my command 
>> and control.  I did do serial tunneling one year, but then it locked me into 
>> only 1 operating QTH.  
> 
> My station in rural SE Georgia currently has 1.2 mb/sec upload/ 20 MB 
> download through Windstream.    I have no problem running the K3 and 
> K3/IO-mini with Remote Rig plus the two RC-1216Hs for the KPA500 and rotor 
> control on such a network connection.   
> 
>> 
>> Now, I can operate my HF station from anywhere with just a laptop or even 
>> IOS mobile (yes, that is a stretch, but fun to try).  Having a web interface 
>> just makes it very platform agnostic especially if I want one of my buddies 
>> to give my station a try.
>> 
>> Does Elecraft publish the host IP commands on the KPA500 server? 
> 
> Don?t know?.
> 
> 
>> If they do, I was not able to find them.  I have a guy that I might be able 
>> to convince to write me an interface.  It will cost me some $$ to make it 
>> happen.
>> 
>> Thanks for the ideas!  Lots of wonderful options.
> 
> Enjoy,
> 
> Barry
> WD4ASW
> 
> 
>> 
>> 
>> Mike va3mw
>> 
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