Re: [Elecraft] P3, what lies ahead?

[Jack Brabham]

I have an LP-PAN PSDR/IF setup.

Works very well but has integration issues and limitations with the K3 
that could be solved with a blackbox P3.

What I described would make the P3 more useful than it can ever be while 
limited to a small screen and little PC integration.

Its probably too complex a software project so I'm not holding my breath.

BTW I have a SDR... the K3 is essentially a SDR with a convenient 
"Analog Front Panel Accessory".

73 Jack KZ5A






On 2/26/2011 2:21 PM, The Smiths wrote:
> Sounds to me like you're looking for LP Pan, not the P3.  What you 
> described is an entire other beast.
>
> > Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 13:36:50 -0600
> > From: k...@att.net
> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3, what lies ahead?
> >
> > There was a comment by Wayne on a recent similar thread which intimated
> > that some level of P3 integration with the station PC is being
> > developed, or at least that is what I read into the comment.
> >
> > I expect to purchase a P3 at some point, but am inclined to wait until
> > the product matures a bit and the level of functionality improves. In
> > particular, I'm looking for the ability to port the display to the 
> PC so
> > I can enlarge it enough to be readable with my old eyes and the ability
> > to do point and click tuning.
> >
> > Actually, a no display, PC only version of the P3 would be very
> > interesting, especially if it got a little less expensive in the 
> process
> > of loosing it's local display and knobs.
> >
> >
> > 73 Jack KZ5A
> >
> > K3 #4165
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On 2/25/2011 3:26 PM, Bill Conkling wrote:
> > > Thanks, Don.
> > >
> > > I did not know this.
> > >
> > > ...bill nr4c
> > >
> > > -Original Message-
> > > From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...@embarqmail.com]
> > > Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 6:12 PM
> > > To: n...@widomaker.com
> > > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> > > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3, what lies ahead?
> > >
> > > If you are using a filter width that is greater than about 1.5 times
> > > your sidetone pitch, the filter must not be centered at your CW 
> pitch -
> > > it must be skewed so that you do not receive the opposite sideband.
> > > That offset is done automatically in the K3.
> > >
> > > 73,
> > > Don W3FPR
> > >
> > > On 2/24/2011 12:29 PM, n...@widomaker.com wrote:
> > >> Now, I managed to smooth out my filter gains by using Hamscope which
> > >> is an audio spectrum visualization tool. This worked pretty well.
> > >>
> > >> Funny thing, my 200Hz fileter with a -86Hz offset is pretty well
> > >> centered about the centerline, but my 400 Hz 8-pole with 0 offset, is
> > >> way off center! So are the 1.8 and 2.8 filters. What gives?
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> ...bc nr4c
> > >>
> > >>
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[Elecraft] Buddipole and K3

[David Yarnes]

Henry asks how the Buddipole and the K3 work together.  I'm not sure what 
either has to do with the other, but they work fine together.  My point is 
that the K3 works fine, and so does the Buddipole, given each components 
inherent limitations.

I assume he really wants to know about the Buddipole!  It's a fine system, 
but a compromise one.  It will work well with any rig, but because it's not 
a miracle antenna system, you have to expect less will be achieved than if 
you were using something more substantial.  However, it is a versatile 
system, mainly for portable use.  The best thing about combining it with a 
K3 is that the K3 has a wonderful internal ATU (if you include that in your 
configuration), so it will perhaps work even better with the K3 than it 
might with some rig with either an inferior ATU, or no ATU at all.

You might want to scan the archives about comments on how the Buddipole 
performs, and how to enhance it's efficiency.  The K3 doesn't need much 
enhancing, so your best bet is to try and make your antenna system as good 
as you can get it.

That said, I do think it is a great combo for field operation, if that's all 
you really are asking.  However, the K3 won't make the Buddipole a better 
antenna than it is with most any other radio of similar capability.

Just keep in mind that the weakest link in most station set-ups is the 
antenna!  With the K3 you don't have to worry much about having a bad radio 
in the mix, but how well you are able to communicate is probably more 
dependent on how good your antenna really is.

Dave W7AQK


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Re: [Elecraft] ZL Earthquake

[Mike Fatchett W0MU]

I noticed Lowes was now carrying a decent selection of led "bulbs" that 
will screw into a normal light socket.  They are still a tad spendy at 
$20 bucks a pop but only draw something like 11w  and put out 65w.

On 2/27/2011 10:03 PM, WILLIS COOKE wrote:
> Paul, we don't have earthquakes here, but we do have hurricanes.  I have a
> couple of flourescent lanterns which operate from 8 D cells.  I only had one
> during Ike and it lasted for a week with one set of batteries, using it part
> time.  They are available here from Home Depot, but you may not have that 
> chain
> in New Zealand.  I can give you more information if you need it.  They are 
> very
> convenient and safe.
>   Willis 'Cookie' Cooke
> K5EWJ
>
>
>
>
> 
> From: Paul Saville
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Sun, February 27, 2011 9:33:58 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] ZL Earthquake
>
> We had some damage here Fred, but the houses in the local area are
> mostly still habitable. Across town came off much worst by all accounts.
> The electricity is back on now, and we get an occasional trickle of
> water from the tap, to be boiled for drinking.
>
> Things to improve for "the next time":
>
> - 50 litres drinking water is only just sufficient for a family of five.
> I'm going to increase the "stash" to 200 litres (about 50 gallons) or more.
>
> - Battery capacity in the shack was one 7 A/H gel battery, and about 20
> AA cells. Too little to be of any use in an emergency. I'm thinking 200
> A/H minimum plus a portable generator would be more appropriate. I will
> also set up the shack to run off 12V battery supply all the time,
> including shack computer, so it's always ready to go. The rotator might
> be a little tricky in that regard being 24VAC.
>
> - Candles are a no-go in an earthquake because they fall over when there
> is an aftershock. Flashlights are inconvenient as a "working" light, so
> I am looking at LED lamps, bolted to the wall or desk so they stay put.
>
> Maybe I'm suffering an attack of siege mentality, but once bitten, twice
> shy.
>
> Wish list: I nice hot shower - luxury!
>
> 73 Paul ZL3IN
>
> On 23/02/2011 12:37 p.m., Fred Jensen wrote:
>> Did the ZL earthquake affect any of you?
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Fred K6DGW
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Re: [Elecraft] My K3 forgets where it's at on DC failure

[Mike Fatchett W0MU]

Talk about fast tech support!

On 2/27/2011 9:54 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> Set CONFIG:SPLT SV to Yes.
>
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
> 
> http://www.elecraft.com
>
> On Feb 27, 2011, at 8:46 PM, Gary Gregory  wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> When in split, I can power off via the front panel switch and then
>> power on and the K3 does NOT remember split although it does remember
>> the frequency.
>>
>> So I would like that corrected as well.
>>
>> FWIW..:-)
>>
>> 73's
>> Gary
>>
>> On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 2:39 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire  wrote:
>>> The K3 is controlled by a microprocessor, so it behaves exactly like any
>>> computer when power is suddenly removed without allowing for normal
>>> shutdown.
>>>
>>> One of the most benign reactions is that it forgets the last frequency used.
>>>
>>>
>>> Just like a computer, the effects can be a bit worse, requiring reloading
>>> the firmware.
>>>
>>> Ron AC7AC
>>>
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
>>> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave Anderson, K4SV
>>> Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 8:23 PM
>>> To: Elecraft
>>> Subject: [Elecraft] My K3 forgets where it's at on DC failure
>>>
>>> Hi All,
>>>
>>> I am back from the TJ9PF DXpedition where I brouhgt my new K3 to use for the
>>> 6th
>>> station.  We activated 6 stations for 10 days resulting in over 68,000 QSO's
>>>
>>> When working in some countries it is very common to have commercial AC power
>>>
>>> cuts randomly.  This was a daily occurring feature of TJ.  The hotel that we
>>>
>>> stayed in had a generator, but we were off for several minutes at a time
>>> without
>>> AC mains.  So this leads me to some questions relative to my K3 and it's
>>> short
>>> term memory.
>>>
>>> We worked slit always and when the AC failed the radio would go dark.  When
>>> power returned and the radio restarted it would come back on the same band
>>> but
>>> never the same frequency for VFO A or B.  The Split would also be set back
>>> to
>>> simplex.  As you might imagine the guy your working now is left hanging
>>> and usually looses his QSO.
>>>
>>> Why can not the K3 remember where it is and if it was in split or not?  This
>>> is
>>> a rudimentary feature even the lowest cost import radios offer but it seems
>>> the
>>> K3 is incapable of retaining where it was.
>>>
>>> WHY?
>>>
>>>   A more important question, WHEN can this defect be fixed?
>>>
>>> Dave Anderson, K4SV
>>> Tryon, NC
>>>   828 777-5088
>>>
>>> www.K4SV.com
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Re: [Elecraft] ZL Earthquake

[WILLIS COOKE]

Paul, we don't have earthquakes here, but we do have hurricanes.  I have a 
couple of flourescent lanterns which operate from 8 D cells.  I only had one 
during Ike and it lasted for a week with one set of batteries, using it part 
time.  They are available here from Home Depot, but you may not have that chain 
in New Zealand.  I can give you more information if you need it.  They are very 
convenient and safe.
 Willis 'Cookie' Cooke 
K5EWJ 





From: Paul Saville 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sun, February 27, 2011 9:33:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] ZL Earthquake

We had some damage here Fred, but the houses in the local area are
mostly still habitable. Across town came off much worst by all accounts.
The electricity is back on now, and we get an occasional trickle of
water from the tap, to be boiled for drinking.

Things to improve for "the next time":

- 50 litres drinking water is only just sufficient for a family of five.
I'm going to increase the "stash" to 200 litres (about 50 gallons) or more.

- Battery capacity in the shack was one 7 A/H gel battery, and about 20
AA cells. Too little to be of any use in an emergency. I'm thinking 200
A/H minimum plus a portable generator would be more appropriate. I will
also set up the shack to run off 12V battery supply all the time,
including shack computer, so it's always ready to go. The rotator might
be a little tricky in that regard being 24VAC.

- Candles are a no-go in an earthquake because they fall over when there
is an aftershock. Flashlights are inconvenient as a "working" light, so
I am looking at LED lamps, bolted to the wall or desk so they stay put.

Maybe I'm suffering an attack of siege mentality, but once bitten, twice
shy.

Wish list: I nice hot shower - luxury!

73 Paul ZL3IN

On 23/02/2011 12:37 p.m., Fred Jensen wrote:
> 
> Did the ZL earthquake affect any of you?
> 
> 73,
> 
> Fred K6DGW

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Re: [Elecraft] My K3 forgets where it's at on DC failure

[Wayne Burdick]

Set CONFIG:SPLT SV to Yes. 

Wayne
N6KR


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On Feb 27, 2011, at 8:46 PM, Gary Gregory  wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> When in split, I can power off via the front panel switch and then
> power on and the K3 does NOT remember split although it does remember
> the frequency.
> 
> So I would like that corrected as well.
> 
> FWIW..:-)
> 
> 73's
> Gary
> 
> On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 2:39 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire  wrote:
>> The K3 is controlled by a microprocessor, so it behaves exactly like any
>> computer when power is suddenly removed without allowing for normal
>> shutdown.
>> 
>> One of the most benign reactions is that it forgets the last frequency used.
>> 
>> 
>> Just like a computer, the effects can be a bit worse, requiring reloading
>> the firmware.
>> 
>> Ron AC7AC
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
>> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave Anderson, K4SV
>> Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 8:23 PM
>> To: Elecraft
>> Subject: [Elecraft] My K3 forgets where it's at on DC failure
>> 
>> Hi All,
>> 
>> I am back from the TJ9PF DXpedition where I brouhgt my new K3 to use for the
>> 6th
>> station.  We activated 6 stations for 10 days resulting in over 68,000 QSO's
>> 
>> When working in some countries it is very common to have commercial AC power
>> 
>> cuts randomly.  This was a daily occurring feature of TJ.  The hotel that we
>> 
>> stayed in had a generator, but we were off for several minutes at a time
>> without
>> AC mains.  So this leads me to some questions relative to my K3 and it's
>> short
>> term memory.
>> 
>> We worked slit always and when the AC failed the radio would go dark.  When
>> power returned and the radio restarted it would come back on the same band
>> but
>> never the same frequency for VFO A or B.  The Split would also be set back
>> to
>> simplex.  As you might imagine the guy your working now is left hanging
>> and usually looses his QSO.
>> 
>> Why can not the K3 remember where it is and if it was in split or not?  This
>> is
>> a rudimentary feature even the lowest cost import radios offer but it seems
>> the
>> K3 is incapable of retaining where it was.
>> 
>> WHY?
>> 
>>  A more important question, WHEN can this defect be fixed?
>> 
>> Dave Anderson, K4SV
>> Tryon, NC
>>  828 777-5088
>> 
>> www.K4SV.com
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Kit Questions

[Bill Coleman]

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Re: [Elecraft] My K3 forgets where it's at on DC failure

[Gary Gregory]

Hi,

When in split, I can power off via the front panel switch and then
power on and the K3 does NOT remember split although it does remember
the frequency.

So I would like that corrected as well.

FWIW..:-)

73's
Gary

On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 2:39 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire  wrote:
> The K3 is controlled by a microprocessor, so it behaves exactly like any
> computer when power is suddenly removed without allowing for normal
> shutdown.
>
> One of the most benign reactions is that it forgets the last frequency used.
>
>
> Just like a computer, the effects can be a bit worse, requiring reloading
> the firmware.
>
> Ron AC7AC
>
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave Anderson, K4SV
> Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 8:23 PM
> To: Elecraft
> Subject: [Elecraft] My K3 forgets where it's at on DC failure
>
> Hi All,
>
> I am back from the TJ9PF DXpedition where I brouhgt my new K3 to use for the
> 6th
> station.  We activated 6 stations for 10 days resulting in over 68,000 QSO's
>
> When working in some countries it is very common to have commercial AC power
>
> cuts randomly.  This was a daily occurring feature of TJ.  The hotel that we
>
> stayed in had a generator, but we were off for several minutes at a time
> without
> AC mains.  So this leads me to some questions relative to my K3 and it's
> short
> term memory.
>
> We worked slit always and when the AC failed the radio would go dark.  When
> power returned and the radio restarted it would come back on the same band
> but
> never the same frequency for VFO A or B.  The Split would also be set back
> to
> simplex.  As you might imagine the guy your working now is left hanging
> and usually looses his QSO.
>
> Why can not the K3 remember where it is and if it was in split or not?  This
> is
> a rudimentary feature even the lowest cost import radios offer but it seems
> the
> K3 is incapable of retaining where it was.
>
> WHY?
>
>  A more important question, WHEN can this defect be fixed?
>
> Dave Anderson, K4SV
> Tryon, NC
>  828 777-5088
>
> www.K4SV.com
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Re: [Elecraft] My K3 forgets where it's at on DC failure

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

The K3 is controlled by a microprocessor, so it behaves exactly like any
computer when power is suddenly removed without allowing for normal
shutdown. 

One of the most benign reactions is that it forgets the last frequency used.


Just like a computer, the effects can be a bit worse, requiring reloading
the firmware. 

Ron AC7AC

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave Anderson, K4SV
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 8:23 PM
To: Elecraft
Subject: [Elecraft] My K3 forgets where it's at on DC failure

Hi All,

I am back from the TJ9PF DXpedition where I brouhgt my new K3 to use for the
6th 
station.  We activated 6 stations for 10 days resulting in over 68,000 QSO's

When working in some countries it is very common to have commercial AC power

cuts randomly.  This was a daily occurring feature of TJ.  The hotel that we

stayed in had a generator, but we were off for several minutes at a time
without 
AC mains.  So this leads me to some questions relative to my K3 and it's
short 
term memory.

We worked slit always and when the AC failed the radio would go dark.  When 
power returned and the radio restarted it would come back on the same band
but 
never the same frequency for VFO A or B.  The Split would also be set back
to 
simplex.  As you might imagine the guy your working now is left hanging 
and usually looses his QSO.

Why can not the K3 remember where it is and if it was in split or not?  This
is 
a rudimentary feature even the lowest cost import radios offer but it seems
the 
K3 is incapable of retaining where it was. 

WHY? 

 A more important question, WHEN can this defect be fixed?
 
Dave Anderson, K4SV
Tryon, NC
 828 777-5088
 
www.K4SV.com
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[Elecraft] My K3 forgets where it's at on DC failure

[Dave Anderson, K4SV]

Hi All,

I am back from the TJ9PF DXpedition where I brouhgt my new K3 to use for the 
6th 
station.  We activated 6 stations for 10 days resulting in over 68,000 QSO's

When working in some countries it is very common to have commercial AC power 
cuts randomly.  This was a daily occurring feature of TJ.  The hotel that we 
stayed in had a generator, but we were off for several minutes at a time 
without 
AC mains.  So this leads me to some questions relative to my K3 and it's short 
term memory.

We worked slit always and when the AC failed the radio would go dark.  When 
power returned and the radio restarted it would come back on the same band but 
never the same frequency for VFO A or B.  The Split would also be set back to 
simplex.  As you might imagine the guy your working now is left hanging 
and usually looses his QSO.

Why can not the K3 remember where it is and if it was in split or not?  This is 
a rudimentary feature even the lowest cost import radios offer but it seems the 
K3 is incapable of retaining where it was. 

WHY? 

 A more important question, WHEN can this defect be fixed?
 
Dave Anderson, K4SV
Tryon, NC
 828 777-5088
 
www.K4SV.com
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Re: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !

[Ken Alexander]

I dunno.  They're not bad with a little salt and a beer!  8-)

73,

Ken Alexander
VE3HLS


--- On Sun, 2/27/11, Jim Brown  wrote:

> From: Jim Brown 
> Subject: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Date: Sunday, February 27, 2011, 12:42 PM
> On 2/27/2011 9:33 AM, r miles wrote:
> > with 6'' or more of
> > peanuts around ALL sides. Pack the peanuts so when you
> shake the box
> > there is no hint of movement.
> 
> NEVER, NEVER, NEVER use packing peanuts. They are a HUGE
> NUISANCE to get 
> rid of, they fly all over the place when you try to unpack
> them.  I have 
> gotten so angry when people ship peanuts to me that I've
> re-packed them 
> in a box and shipped them back, at my expense.
> 
> Bubble wrap is far more manageable, and can be loosely
> crumpled to 
> provide good cushioning within the package. Even crumpled
> newsprint is a 
> lot better -- at least we can burn it as kindling or put it
> in the 
> recycling bin :)
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] ZL Earthquake

[Paul Saville]

We had some damage here Fred, but the houses in the local area are
mostly still habitable. Across town came off much worst by all accounts.
The electricity is back on now, and we get an occasional trickle of
water from the tap, to be boiled for drinking.

Things to improve for "the next time":

- 50 litres drinking water is only just sufficient for a family of five.
I'm going to increase the "stash" to 200 litres (about 50 gallons) or more.

- Battery capacity in the shack was one 7 A/H gel battery, and about 20
AA cells. Too little to be of any use in an emergency. I'm thinking 200
A/H minimum plus a portable generator would be more appropriate. I will
also set up the shack to run off 12V battery supply all the time,
including shack computer, so it's always ready to go. The rotator might
be a little tricky in that regard being 24VAC.

- Candles are a no-go in an earthquake because they fall over when there
is an aftershock. Flashlights are inconvenient as a "working" light, so
I am looking at LED lamps, bolted to the wall or desk so they stay put.

Maybe I'm suffering an attack of siege mentality, but once bitten, twice
shy.

Wish list: I nice hot shower - luxury!

73 Paul ZL3IN

On 23/02/2011 12:37 p.m., Fred Jensen wrote:
> 
> Did the ZL earthquake affect any of you?
> 
> 73,
> 
> Fred K6DGW

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  Roy,

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Re: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !

[Gary K9GS]

I work in electronics manufacturing.  We do not even allow packing 
peanuts in our factory due to the static issue and the mess.  Our 
suppliers are told that shipments received packed in peanuts will be 
returned.  I believe we also require anti-static bubble wrap...the pink 
stuff.

On 2/27/2011 7:33 PM, Randy Hall wrote:
> I always look forward to receiving a box from AES, until I open it and get
> the peanuts all over the place.. Hate those things.
>
> Randy
> K7AGE
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Re: [Elecraft] Radio Packing for Shipping

[Gary Gregory]

Yawn.nuff said folks?

I know it's been a slow news week :-)

Back to playing with the K-Line :-)

10/15/20 and 6m been pretty good this last week in VK

73's
Gary

On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 12:17 PM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:
>  Bob,
>
> I would not advocate packing peanuts or full enveloping bubble wrap as
> the mail support for anything heavy - peanuts or bubblewrap work for
> relatively lightweight objects, but not for heavy items.
> I had several years experience packing some very delicate and relatively
> fragile items (expensive laminate panels for display exhibits) that had
> to be "fork truck" capable.  The one most important parameter is to
> support the object to be protected at the corners.  As an example, you
> can see the foam placement on many items like LCD displays and such
> where there are formed corner supports, and nothing else - that is the
> packing method I refer to.  If the object is supported at the corners,
> and there is open space between the sides of the enclosure (box) and the
> remainder of the item, it will ship well without damage.
>
> So the ideal for heavy delicate items is to provide good support at each
> corner and not worry about filling the spaces in between.  Actually
> attempts to totally support the item at all points says it will be
> distorted with any distortion of the outer container, while support at
> only the corners will allow the outer container to distort without
> causing damage to the item itself.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 2/27/2011 8:11 PM, Robert Harmon wrote:
>> Jim,
>>
>> Thanks for the excellent guide on packing.
>> I wasn't aware of the settling issue with packing peanuts, thats good to 
>> know.
>> I will be packing up an Alpha amplifier for shipping soon, your info is duly 
>> noted!
>>
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Re: [Elecraft] Radio Packing for Shipping

[Don Wilhelm]

  Bob,

I would not advocate packing peanuts or full enveloping bubble wrap as 
the mail support for anything heavy - peanuts or bubblewrap work for 
relatively lightweight objects, but not for heavy items.
I had several years experience packing some very delicate and relatively 
fragile items (expensive laminate panels for display exhibits) that had 
to be "fork truck" capable.  The one most important parameter is to 
support the object to be protected at the corners.  As an example, you 
can see the foam placement on many items like LCD displays and such 
where there are formed corner supports, and nothing else - that is the 
packing method I refer to.  If the object is supported at the corners, 
and there is open space between the sides of the enclosure (box) and the 
remainder of the item, it will ship well without damage.

So the ideal for heavy delicate items is to provide good support at each 
corner and not worry about filling the spaces in between.  Actually 
attempts to totally support the item at all points says it will be 
distorted with any distortion of the outer container, while support at 
only the corners will allow the outer container to distort without 
causing damage to the item itself.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/27/2011 8:11 PM, Robert Harmon wrote:
> Jim,
>
> Thanks for the excellent guide on packing.
> I wasn't aware of the settling issue with packing peanuts, thats good to know.
> I will be packing up an Alpha amplifier for shipping soon, your info is duly 
> noted!
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !

[Robert Harmon]

hihihi

It's particularly enjoyable when opening one up in the garage
with the garage door open and the wind scatters them all over the place.
And of course trying to sweep them up is an adventure too.

Bob
K6UJ



On Feb 27, 2011, at 5:33 PM, Randy Hall wrote:

> I always look forward to receiving a box from AES, until I open it and get
> the peanuts all over the place.. Hate those things.
> 
> Randy
> K7AGE
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Re: [Elecraft] {OT} Transformer to change mic impedance

[David Lankshear]

Grateful thanks to all who took the trouble to reply, both on and off the
reflector.  Your suggestions have been most helpful and will keep me busy
for a while HI!

 

73  Dave  G3TJP

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Re: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !

[Randy Hall]

I always look forward to receiving a box from AES, until I open it and get
the peanuts all over the place.. Hate those things.

Randy
K7AGE
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Re: [Elecraft] Radio Packing for Shipping

[David Christ]

Peanuts are not the best for heavy items as they can crush.  A lot of 
heavier items are packed with dense Styrofoam spacers.

David K0LUM

At 5:11 PM -0800 2/27/11, Robert Harmon wrote:
>Jim,
>
>Thanks for the excellent guide on packing.
>I wasn't aware of the settling issue with packing peanuts, thats good to know.
>I will be packing up an Alpha amplifier for shipping soon, your info 
>is duly noted!
>
>tnx es 73,
>Bob
>K6UJ
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Radio Packing for Shipping

[Mel Farrer]

I agree with Jim, but would like to add a sidenote.

I recently went to a "UPS" store to have a fragile item shipped, not a radio.  
I asked them if they did the expanding foam packing and they said, "OK YES".  
When the item got to the other end it was destroyed and not foam packed.  Yes, 
I insured it and yes I got reimbursed, but that is not the point.  Follow Jim's 
instructions, don't skimp.  Do it right and you will not be disappointed.

Mel, K6KBE

--- On Sun, 2/27/11, Robert Harmon  wrote:

From: Robert Harmon 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Radio Packing for Shipping
To: "Jim Harris" 
Cc: "Elecraft Email" 
Date: Sunday, February 27, 2011, 5:11 PM


Jim,

Thanks for the excellent guide on packing.
I wasn't aware of the settling issue with packing peanuts, thats good to know.
I will be packing up an Alpha amplifier for shipping soon, your info is duly 
noted!

tnx es 73,
Bob
K6UJ


On Feb 27, 2011, at 4:08 PM, Jim Harris wrote:

> Hi to all,
> 
> I've been reading the comments on packing radio's for shipping with 
> considerable interest.  I've spent many years in the packing and shipping 
> world and offer a few comments here.  Some years back I authored a several 
> page paper on packing that has been on eHam and I've give permission for it 
> to appear in a book on amateur radio.
> 
> There are two aspects to consider when shipping.  First is to obviously 
> protect the item, radio in this case, from damage.  The amount and type of 
> packaging depends on fragility, weight and value of the item.  As a broad and 
> general guideline the average modern non-tube radio should have at least four 
> inches of packing between the item and the outside of the box.  Wrap the item 
> in two inches of bubble wrap and place it in a corrugated box.  Wrap that box 
> in two more inches of bubble wrap and place in a second box.  Notice there is 
> no mention of packing peanuts.  They settle 10-15 percent in transit and 
> should only be used in corners and similar location and not as cushioning.  
> Be sure nothing will move or rattle inside either box.  Slightly over stuff 
> the boxes.  Use plenty of good quality packing tape, not cellophane or duct 
> tape on the boxes.  Put name, to and from addresses, phone number, RMA number 
> etc in each box along with invoice and
> other paper work.  Put the RMA number on the outside of the box.  Up to six 
> inches of cushioning may be needed depending on, again fragility, weight and 
> value including double wall boxes or crates.  Seek a professionals guidance 
> if there is any question.
> 
> Second is to assure you pack adequately so you can collect from the carrier 
> should the item be damaged.  All carriers publish similar packing 
> guidelines.  While an inch of packing may protect many items, if the item is 
> NOT packed in accordance with the carriers guidelines you will be awarded the 
> dreaded "insufficient cushioning" award from the carrier and the carrier will 
> NOT pay an insurance claim.  Regardless of the amount of insurance or who is 
> responsible for the damage.  
> 
> Pack in accordance with the carriers guidelines.  (See their websites for 
> guidelines.)  Without doing so may result in damage and denial of a claim if 
> there is damage.  
> 
> BTW, do buy insurance.  It's cheap when compared to the overall cost of your 
> radio.  If there is damage be prepared to substantiate the insured 
> value.   Don't be so foolish as to poorly pack a $2000 radio, insure it for 
> $5000 and expect to receive the full insured amount when it's damaged.  The 
> carriers have heard and denied every scheme you can imagine.
> 
> 
> Take pride in the USA. 73
> 
> 
> 
> Jim, W0EM
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Why I bought a K3

[Brendan Minish]

On Thu, 2011-02-24 at 16:48 -0800, Bill W4ZV wrote:

> A few ex-IC7800 users:  EI6IZ, EI2CN, W2UP, K3WW (all avid contesters BTW).
> 73,  Bill

Actually I think EI2CN's (Doug) other radio is an orion 

My own progression may interest some, for a good number of years I had a
756Pro2 and a K2/100.
I found I preferred the K2 for CW operation and for contesting.
In one of my early serious efforts at CQWW cw contest I A/B'e the
756pro2 and the K2 extensively and kept preferring the k2, particularly
on the low bands as it was better at digging out weak stations between
the big guns. 
 
I did however prefer the Ergonomics of the 756pro2 for general
operating.

 
When the improved ('mk2') version of the 7800 came out I decided to buy
one as I liked Icom's ergonomics. 
I also really hoped that the two 'identical' receivers could be used for
diversity reception on the low bands as I had considerable experience
with diversity reception with my Racal RA3702 and knew how well it
worked for digging out hard to copy tropical band BC DX stations.
Regretfully, due to a design limitation the two 'identical' receivers in
the 7800 have their first (High) IF separated by 100KHz from each other.
This ensures that the 2 receivers are nearly always offset from each
other by a fraction of 1Hz (Due to DDS decimation limitations I suspect)
rendering the 7800 nearly useless for diversity.
 You can do diversity with the 7800 but it's incredibly fatiguing
because the signal is always rotating between ears in the headset.
In addition to this the 2 VFO's don't track. I assume this is so as not
to highlight the slight offset between the 2 receivers

For cw contesting the 7800 was a better radio than the K2 but the
difference was surprisingly small. 
The 7800 is a fine radio with good ergonomics and excellent basic
performance, as I am sure the 7700 is  

When the k3 was announced I placed my order pretty quickly, on the basis
that if it bettered the k2 then it was going to be a very fine radio.
Having had the k2 for 7 years I was also sure that elecraft would take
care to ensure that any improvements could be carried out on the earlier
models. 

When the K3 arrived I had initially considered keeping the 7800 but I
rapidly found I preferred the k3 and after doing quite a bit of A/B
testing in the CQ WW 160M cw contest I decided to sell the 7800. The
7800 is no bad performer but the K3 has the edge, at least for the kinds
of operating I do. 

When the k3 sub receiver came out I was really pleased with how well
diversity works and these days I use diversity nearly all the time. 
It's not just a superb tool for digging out weak ones on the low bands
but it's also a very useful tool for digging call-signs out of a pile
up.
Diversity also often helps with hearing 'around' QRM because the QRM
usually has a different phase relationship to the desired signal
relative to my antennas (usually my TX antenna and a beverage or
doublet)

Ergonomically the K3 and the Icoms are very different radios, Personally
I find the K3 ergonomics excellent and find it a very comfortable radio
to operate.
A big advantage of the k3 is it's modular design, this not only makes it
possible to tailor the configuration to suit your operating needs but
also greatly simplifies things should repairs ever be required. 
Elecraft have evolved the K3 since release (& are continuing to do so)
thus there will be no need to buy a K3 'Mk2' in a couple of years time
just to get the latest features and improvements.

Those considering buying a high performance HF radio should consider the
K3 very carefully in their decision making process. 

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Brendan EI6IZ 

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Re: [Elecraft] Radio Packing for Shipping

[Robert Harmon]

Jim,

Thanks for the excellent guide on packing.
I wasn't aware of the settling issue with packing peanuts, thats good to know.
I will be packing up an Alpha amplifier for shipping soon, your info is duly 
noted!

tnx es 73,
Bob
K6UJ


On Feb 27, 2011, at 4:08 PM, Jim Harris wrote:

> Hi to all,
> 
> I've been reading the comments on packing radio's for shipping with 
> considerable interest.  I've spent many years in the packing and shipping 
> world and offer a few comments here.  Some years back I authored a several 
> page paper on packing that has been on eHam and I've give permission for it 
> to appear in a book on amateur radio.
> 
> There are two aspects to consider when shipping.  First is to obviously 
> protect the item, radio in this case, from damage.  The amount and type of 
> packaging depends on fragility, weight and value of the item.  As a broad and 
> general guideline the average modern non-tube radio should have at least four 
> inches of packing between the item and the outside of the box.  Wrap the item 
> in two inches of bubble wrap and place it in a corrugated box.  Wrap that box 
> in two more inches of bubble wrap and place in a second box.  Notice there is 
> no mention of packing peanuts.  They settle 10-15 percent in transit and 
> should only be used in corners and similar location and not as cushioning.  
> Be sure nothing will move or rattle inside either box.  Slightly over stuff 
> the boxes.  Use plenty of good quality packing tape, not cellophane or duct 
> tape on the boxes.  Put name, to and from addresses, phone number, RMA number 
> etc in each box along with invoice and
> other paper work.  Put the RMA number on the outside of the box.  Up to six 
> inches of cushioning may be needed depending on, again fragility, weight and 
> value including double wall boxes or crates.  Seek a professionals guidance 
> if there is any question.
> 
> Second is to assure you pack adequately so you can collect from the carrier 
> should the item be damaged.  All carriers publish similar packing guidelines. 
>  While an inch of packing may protect many items, if the item is NOT packed 
> in accordance with the carriers guidelines you will be awarded the dreaded 
> "insufficient cushioning" award from the carrier and the carrier will NOT pay 
> an insurance claim.  Regardless of the amount of insurance or who is 
> responsible for the damage.  
> 
> Pack in accordance with the carriers guidelines.  (See their websites for 
> guidelines.)  Without doing so may result in damage and denial of a claim if 
> there is damage.  
> 
> BTW, do buy insurance.  It's cheap when compared to the overall cost of your 
> radio.  If there is damage be prepared to substantiate the insured value.   
> Don't be so foolish as to poorly pack a $2000 radio, insure it for $5000 and 
> expect to receive the full insured amount when it's damaged.  The carriers 
> have heard and denied every scheme you can imagine.
> 
> 
> Take pride in the USA. 73
> 
> 
> 
> Jim, W0EM
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] k3utility on linux, font question

[Mike Markowski]

The buttons are definitely not resizing for the font it's using, as you
can see in the screenshots.  So something is off.  (I don't mean, by the
way, that any fonts themselves are hardcoded in, but that button sizes
might not be based on font.)  I'll give the Droid font a try and see how
it goes.

Thanks, guys, for the tip!

73,
Mike ab3ap

On 02/27/11 19:17, David Fleming wrote:
> The fonts are not hardcoded. Nate is correct. It uses GTK+.
> 
> +1 on the Droid font. :)
> 
> David, W4SMT
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Re: [Elecraft] k3utility on linux, font question

[David Fleming]

The fonts are not hardcoded. Nate is correct. It uses GTK+.

+1 on the Droid font. :)

David, W4SMT

--- On Sun, 2/27/11, Nate Bargmann  wrote:

> > Hi David,
> > 
> > I'm using gentoo.  I've been a Unix user since
> 1981 and am comfortable
> > enough with X11 to change fonts, I'm just not sure for
> which font this
> > program is hardcoded.  I'll start experimenting
> but also hope a future
> > version of k3utility will handle any font.  But
> it's a minor thing.  I
> > can update my rig and that's what counts most.
> 
> The program is written uisng the GTK+ toolkit as reported
> by ldd.  As
> such, I doubt a font is hardcoded as it respects my desktop
> theme
> settings.  You should be able to change the font
> through the GNOME theme
> utility.
> 
> Are you using KDE by chance?  If so, do you have the
> gtk theme plugin
> for kcontrol?
> 
> On my Debian system where I run the XFCE4 desktop, which is
> primarily
> GTK+ based, the fonts in k3util look just as any other GTK+
> app.  Also,
> I have switched to using the Droid font as my
> default.  It is the best
> font I've seen.  MS and many other fonts pale by
> comparison.
> 
> 73, de Nate >>
> 
> -- 
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> possible worlds.  The pessimist fears this is true."
> 
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[Elecraft] Radio Packing for Shipping

[Jim Harris]

Hi to all,

I've been reading the comments on packing radio's for shipping with 
considerable interest.  I've spent many years in the packing and shipping world 
and offer a few comments here.  Some years back I authored a several page paper 
on packing that has been on eHam and I've give permission for it to appear in a 
book on amateur radio.

There are two aspects to consider when shipping.  First is to obviously protect 
the item, radio in this case, from damage.  The amount and type of packaging 
depends on fragility, weight and value of the item.  As a broad and general 
guideline the average modern non-tube radio should have at least four inches of 
packing between the item and the outside of the box.  Wrap the item in two 
inches of bubble wrap and place it in a corrugated box.  Wrap that box in two 
more inches of bubble wrap and place in a second box.  Notice there is no 
mention of packing peanuts.  They settle 10-15 percent in transit and should 
only be used in corners and similar location and not as cushioning.  Be sure 
nothing will move or rattle inside either box.  Slightly over stuff the boxes.  
Use plenty of good quality packing tape, not cellophane or duct tape on the 
boxes.  Put name, to and from addresses, phone number, RMA number etc in each 
box along with invoice and
 other paper work.  Put the RMA number on the outside of the box.  Up to six 
inches of cushioning may be needed depending on, again fragility, weight and 
value including double wall boxes or crates.  Seek a professionals guidance if 
there is any question.

Second is to assure you pack adequately so you can collect from the carrier 
should the item be damaged.  All carriers publish similar packing guidelines.  
While an inch of packing may protect many items, if the item is NOT packed in 
accordance with the carriers guidelines you will be awarded the dreaded 
"insufficient cushioning" award from the carrier and the carrier will NOT pay 
an insurance claim.  Regardless of the amount of insurance or who is 
responsible for the damage.  

Pack in accordance with the carriers guidelines.  (See their websites for 
guidelines.)  Without doing so may result in damage and denial of a claim if 
there is damage.  

BTW, do buy insurance.  It's cheap when compared to the overall cost of your 
radio.  If there is damage be prepared to substantiate the insured value.   
Don't be so foolish as to poorly pack a $2000 radio, insure it for $5000 and 
expect to receive the full insured amount when it's damaged.  The carriers have 
heard and denied every scheme you can imagine.


Take pride in the USA. 73



Jim, W0EM


  
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Re: [Elecraft] P3 A/B difference mode?

[Ken Roberson]

Gene,

When I am working CW split , I set the K3 in the split mode and
then move VFO (B) . At the bottom of the P3 screen You will
see a U shaped marker, My filters are both set at 150HZ .
I tune VFO (B) to a QRG in between
the calling stations , That is if there is one HI HI.

73 Ken K5DNL 
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--- On Sun, 2/27/11, Gene Sochor  wrote:

> From: Gene Sochor 
> Subject: [Elecraft] P3 A/B difference mode?
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Date: Sunday, February 27, 2011, 5:53 PM
> I may  be already missing
> something with all the new features and 
> fixes in P3 firmware, and others may feel this suggestion
> is 
> downright silly, but:
> 
> Is there a way (or can there be in the future) to show on
> screen the 
> Marker B difference  in frequency from VFO A or Marker
> A,  both 
> positive or negative, instead of the the actual frequency?
> 
> While I'm pretty good at math, certain simple subtraction,
> it would 
> seem handy in a 'rare dx panic situation' not to have to
> figure out 
> what "up 3.25" kHz is in a real frequency, but to simply
> move Marker 
> B that amount after Zeroing it to Marker A, particularly
> when one 
> cannot hear or make out other calling stations.  I
> swear I 
> accidentally made that happen just once, but can't figure
> out how?
> 
> Any ideas? Be kind, it's not that important.
> 
> 73, Gene N9SW  
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[Elecraft] P3 A/B difference mode?

[Gene Sochor]

I may  be already missing something with all the new features and 
fixes in P3 firmware, and others may feel this suggestion is 
downright silly, but:

Is there a way (or can there be in the future) to show on screen the 
Marker B difference  in frequency from VFO A or Marker A,  both 
positive or negative, instead of the the actual frequency?

While I'm pretty good at math, certain simple subtraction, it would 
seem handy in a 'rare dx panic situation' not to have to figure out 
what "up 3.25" kHz is in a real frequency, but to simply move Marker 
B that amount after Zeroing it to Marker A, particularly when one 
cannot hear or make out other calling stations.  I swear I 
accidentally made that happen just once, but can't figure out how?

Any ideas? Be kind, it's not that important.

73, Gene N9SW  

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Re: [Elecraft] k3utility on linux, font question

[Nate Bargmann]

* On 2011 27 Feb 16:41 -0600, Mike Markowski wrote:
> Hi David,
> 
> I'm using gentoo.  I've been a Unix user since 1981 and am comfortable
> enough with X11 to change fonts, I'm just not sure for which font this
> program is hardcoded.  I'll start experimenting but also hope a future
> version of k3utility will handle any font.  But it's a minor thing.  I
> can update my rig and that's what counts most.

The program is written uisng the GTK+ toolkit as reported by ldd.  As
such, I doubt a font is hardcoded as it respects my desktop theme
settings.  You should be able to change the font through the GNOME theme
utility.

Are you using KDE by chance?  If so, do you have the gtk theme plugin
for kcontrol?

On my Debian system where I run the XFCE4 desktop, which is primarily
GTK+ based, the fonts in k3util look just as any other GTK+ app.  Also,
I have switched to using the Droid font as my default.  It is the best
font I've seen.  MS and many other fonts pale by comparison.

73, de Nate >>

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Re: [Elecraft] Buddipole and K3

[Rob]

Henry,

I have a Buddipole that I've used with both the K2 and K3. What I like about 
it is its compactness. You can pack it up and stick it in a suitcase - no 
problem. I take the Buddipole, tripod, and switching power supply in my 
suitcase; and pack the K3, paddle, and some cables in the "Rose" carrying 
case. I've used it a couple of times on trips to New York.

The Buddipole has these coil-tap-clips that are (quite frankly) a pain in 
the butt. Supposedly, you're going to take the time to set it up, change the 
taps, for every band you use. Nope. I don't work that way. So, I have a 
small MJF mobile antenna tuner/SWR meter that I bring with me. I found that 
there are two tap positions on the coils where using the tuner I can get 
good results on 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10 meters. The first position is 
for 10, 12, 15, 20; the second position is for 30 and 40.

Since I always end up using the Buddipole on the ground, I never set it up 
for horizontal (e.g dipole) configuration. At that height, it's an NVIS 
antenna. Instead, I put the center-conductor-connected element vertical, and 
the braid-connected-end horizontal. In other words, it's a compromise ground 
plane.

It works about a good as  mobile antenna. The main benefit is its 
portability. Don't expect it to work better than any other shortened, 
end-fed-coil-loaded antenna. It won't. But, it will work just as well.

73,

Rob K6RB

- Original Message - 
From: "Henry Carr" 
To: 
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 10:35 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Buddipole and K3


> Does anyone have experience operating with the Buddipole and the K3?  How
> was the performance?
>
> Henry N5HM
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Re: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !

[David Christ]

Don't know about the pink ones, but the green ones I have don't 
generate static.  Don't fly all over and don't stick to everything. 
I agree, the white ones are awful.

David K0LUM

At 12:48 PM -0800 2/27/11, Fred Jensen wrote:
>
>
>Styrofoam packing peanuts seem to self-generate a static charge ... I
>guess it's what makes them fly around when you're trying to cram them
>into the trash can.  Maybe its not a problem but I'd be wary of putting
>them and solid state electronics in the same box.  I haven't noticed the
>problem with the biodegradable ones.
>
>
>
>Fred K6DGW
>Auburn CA
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Re: [Elecraft] k3utility on linux, font question

[Adrian]

You did not say what flavour of linux you use, I use fedora 14 here.
In any case this should help;

Install Microsoft Truetype Fonts

The official source for the package is http://corefonts.sourceforge.net/

use above for Debian/Ubuntu, below for Redhat

http://www.mjmwired.net/resources/files/msttcore-fonts-2.0-3.noarch.rpm

& run;  $ sudo rpm -ivh msttcore-fonts-2.0-3.noarch.rpm

Adrian ... vk4tux
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Re: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !

[Fred Jensen]

My combat comm team in Vietnam and Laos was "adopted" by the people in 
the small hometown of one of my troops.  They sent us a box every week 
to 10 days with all sorts of stuff to eat, read, and wear.  They packed 
them with popcorn.  We ate that too.  They published the letters we 
wrote to them in the weekly newspaper and started salting the popcorn 
when one of my troops mentioned it as a joke :-)

Styrofoam packing peanuts seem to self-generate a static charge ... I 
guess it's what makes them fly around when you're trying to cram them 
into the trash can.  Maybe its not a problem but I'd be wary of putting 
them and solid state electronics in the same box.  I haven't noticed the 
problem with the biodegradable ones.

I shipped my K2 to W3FPR awhile back.  I wrapped it in one layer of 
bubble wrap, and then cushioned it in the box with crumpled newspaper. 
I didn't double box it, sent it USPS Priority Mail, and it got there and 
back just fine.

Fred K6DGW
Auburn CA

On 2/27/2011 12:23 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> Real popcorn was used in the USA as far back as WWII and I saw it tested by
> a few companies in the 60's and 70's. It was 'dry popped' (no oil).
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[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net results (2-27-11)

[Phillip Shepard]

Propagation was mixed - some stations were strong but many were weaker than
they usually are.  We did have two DX check-ins (EI6 and ZL1).  We had 35
participants over a 37 minute period.  The discussions were on the hardware
requirements for diversity receive in the shortwave broadcast bands.  There
was one check-in who seemed to be asking provoking questions.  He may not
actually be licensed.  Here is the list of participants.

Station NameQTH Rig S/N

AD5SX   PaulNM  K2  7095
N1YXIgorMA  K3  4653
W2RWA   DickNY  K3  2603
KE4WY   Jim KY  K3  4864
KC5RY   George  TX  K3  5208
WB9JNZ  EricIL  K3  4017
EI6IZ   Brendan EI  K3  39
K4GCJ   Gerry   NC  K3  1597
W7NMD   Palmer  AR  K3  3779
KD1TH   PaulNH  K3  4882
K6EQRoger   CA  K3  4629
N0YBLarry   IA  K3  3435
WB8ENE  Art OH  K3  4319
W9EJB   Ed  IN  K3  1593
N6JWJohnCA  K3  936 and K2 3290
K8EAG   Gil MI  K3  99
W0CZKen ND  K3  457
W8YMO   Harry   OH  K3  166
WA1BHV  DaveVT  IC718   Not in QRZ.com database!
W5ETJ   GaryTX  K3  3227
KC9FAT  JeffIL  K3  4436
AI4VZ   George  GA  K3  2412
N1IRB   Scott   CT  K3  4555
AE6IC   FredCA  K3  2241
K6UONormCA  K3  755
W6VYBob CA  K3  2765
AB7CE   Roy MT  K2  40  QRP
N1EUBarry   NY  Corsair
KB0YH   Gus CO  K3  441
KA0NCR  Arnie   NE  K3  185
ZL1PWD  Peter   ZL  K3  139
WD8MNG  BillOH  K3  1063
K3WOW   GaryPA  K3
KG8YT   Bruce   MI  K3  5201
NS7PPhilOR  K3  1826

73,

Phil, NS7P

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Re: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !

[JERRY]

Jim:

I will take all the peanuts you want to send to me. They are wonderful 
packing if you use them right.

I save my newspaper plastic bags and put the peanuts in the bag, seal the 
bag with tape so the peanuts cant get out. Now you have a nice pad, the 
peanuts wont move in shipping even if the packing is loose. When the person 
on the other end gets them they don't fly all over the place.

You can form the bags around corners, and generally shape them into any form 
you like. If you have access to bags that newspapers typically come in, for 
bad weather, you can size them any way you want for the packing.

Bubble wrap is ok but it does pop when shaping it and it is more  expensive 
than peanuts. Crumpled paper is OK if the item is light but if it has much 
mass the paper crushes flat and now you have no padding. It takes very heavy 
crumpled paper to not collapse with heavier items. Not so with bagged 
Peanuts.

Yes the peanuts take a little more time to prepare but I think they are 
great and very versatile packing, I also use a lot of them.

And by the way. I do not sell peanuts or have anything to do with their 
marketing. :-)

Good packing.

73's
Jerry
W6XI
- Original Message - 
From: "Jim Brown" 
To: 
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 10:42 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !


> On 2/27/2011 9:33 AM, r miles wrote:
>> with 6'' or more of
>> peanuts around ALL sides. Pack the peanuts so when you shake the box
>> there is no hint of movement.
>
> NEVER, NEVER, NEVER use packing peanuts. They are a HUGE NUISANCE to get
> rid of, they fly all over the place when you try to unpack them.  I have
> gotten so angry when people ship peanuts to me that I've re-packed them
> in a box and shipped them back, at my expense.
>
> Bubble wrap is far more manageable, and can be loosely crumpled to
> provide good cushioning within the package. Even crumpled newsprint is a
> lot better -- at least we can burn it as kindling or put it in the
> recycling bin :)
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Real popcorn was used in the USA as far back as WWII and I saw it tested by
a few companies in the 60's and 70's. It was 'dry popped' (no oil). It
offered the advantages of being very cheap, took up very little space as
kernels needing only a small machine that produced very hot air to pop it on
demand, and it was 100% biodegradable. 

A few of the drawbacks that quickly appeared in the company where I worked
were:

1) Lots of broken corn debris including the "flopcorn" (kernels that didn't
pop), making it necessary to securely wrap the product to keep it out.

2) Rodents and other corn-loving critters in the shipping department unless
every corner and crevice was kept absolutely clean (which tended to drive
the critters into the labs and offices). 

When they appeared plastic peanuts were adopted with enthusiasm. 

Ron AC7AC



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Re: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !

[Stephen Prior]

Are those the brown/yellow coloured ones that taste nice?

I'll get my coat

73 Stephen G4SJP

On 27/02/2011 17:51, "Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604" 
wrote:

>
>I hate the plastic ones, also, even though my local UPS store accepts
>them for reuse.  But check what you receive, many of them are now
>cornstarch or similar and can be composted.  And the rumor is that
>they're good for the compost bin.
>73, doug




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[Elecraft] KXV3 fails to switch on XV144

[DM4iM]

Elecrafters,
i need your help for this problem:

While our club's K3 switches on my external 2m-transverter,
my own K3 fails.

I checked for differences in config, found none.

XV1 ON
XV1 ADDR trn1
KXV3 nor
TX INH OFF


I suspect i killed something on the KRX3-module.

If i jumper XV144 for a non-Elecraft rig, i can work with the
transverter .

HW?


-- 

73,
Martin DM4iM
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Re: [Elecraft] This is weird. K3

[Greg]

Sounds like the CONFIG KXV3 menu item got set to TEST.  This routes all the
RF to the xverter BNC outputs at low power.   See page 49 of the current
manual.  Restoring your configuration probably corrected it.

73
Greg
AB7R


On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 10:21 AM, Paul VanOveren  wrote:

> All of a sudden my K3 # 758 is acting weird.   It recognizes the ATU in
> that
> the little ATU is present on the display, but no signals are received in
> the
> radio, only a hiss.  If  I try to adjust the power setting  it will read
> from 0.10mw and - 10.0 db  to  1.5 mw and 1.8 db on the display, it stays
> there for only a second or two and then the display return s to normal.
>
> Altho the atu is showing on the display and I tap the tune button, the
> display changes to NO ATU and the normal clicking sounds is not there.
>
> When I hold the XMT button to perform the Tune function, the display
> changes
> to 1.8 db and 1.5 mw rather than the swr and power, it does change to the
> cw
> mode however.
> This all happened after I unhooked the rs232 cable from the back of the K3
> so I could plug in my Yamaha CM-500 headset, which I removed for a day.
> Just
> for grins I went to the K3 Utility and did the resore K3 configuration
> button. Presto, signals back, power control normal, ATU clicking again,
> Tune
> fuction reading swr and power...I am so glad, but can anyone tell me why
> removing the cable from the laptop to the K3 evidently corrupted something?
>
> Sincerly,
> NF8J
> Paul VanOveren
> 5911 Snow Ave.
> Alto, Mi
> 616-868-7149
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Buddipole and K3

[stan levandowski]

I don't have Buddipole experience but I'd like to suggest that you take 
a look at www.ventenna.com and check out their HFp.  I use it with my 
KX1 and K2 and (at least for me) it works very well and the internal 
autotuners are 'out of a job" when the HFp is connected. You might also 
want to read the eHam reviews on the HFp. Like its peer portable 
antennas, it's a compromise solution, but it has certain things 'going 
for it' that are worth evaluating within the context of the individual 
ham's operating needs and expectations.


On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 1:35 PM, Henry Carr wrote:

> Does anyone have experience operating with the Buddipole and the K3? 
> How
> was the performance?
>
> Henry N5HM
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[Elecraft] Buddipole and K3

[Henry Carr]

Does anyone have experience operating with the Buddipole and the K3?  How
was the performance?

Henry N5HM
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Power Ratings

[Dave Hachadorian]

At 45 degrees Celsius, the K3 fans were probably running at speed 2.

I don't like to hear the fans throttling up and down, so I set mine to run 
at speed 4 before yesterday's RTTY contest. Not only did they run at 
constant speed, keeping things cool, but they gave me the feeling that I 
was running big power with all that fan noise. The noise at speed 4 sounds 
quite pleasant to me.

The following is a copy of a reflector posting I made on 20090312:

I did an experiment on my two K3's - key down at 100 watts
for four minutes while noting PA Temp and fan speed. Both K3's
behaved
identically and both leveled off at PA Temp = 64C after
about 3 minutes. For the record, here are the results (best
viewed with Courier font):

Time   Temp  Fan
0:0026C0
0:2637  1
0:4441  2
1:1950  3
1:4555  4
2:4060  4
2:5062  4
3:1564  4
4:0064  4

Room temp was 77F.

According to the manual, the PA is set to drop into bypass at
84C, so it didn't even come close.


Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
Yuma, AZ




-Original Message- 
From: Jim Brown
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 11:01 AM
To: Reflector Elecraft
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft Power Ratings

I ran an NAQP RTTY contest yesterday, and after CQing on 20M for a while
as it was closing, looked at the PA temperature.  It was only 45 degrees
C, well below the point where fans would turn on and/or speed up to
provide more cooling.  The K3 is not alone in conservative design -- my
vintage IC746, which I bought many years ago to use on 6M and 2M,  is
also rated for 100W in keydown modes, even on 2M.

73, Jim K9YC

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[Elecraft] This is weird. K3

[Paul VanOveren]

All of a sudden my K3 # 758 is acting weird.   It recognizes the ATU in that 
the little ATU is present on the display, but no signals are received in the 
radio, only a hiss.  If  I try to adjust the power setting  it will read 
from 0.10mw and - 10.0 db  to  1.5 mw and 1.8 db on the display, it stays 
there for only a second or two and then the display return s to normal.

Altho the atu is showing on the display and I tap the tune button, the 
display changes to NO ATU and the normal clicking sounds is not there.

When I hold the XMT button to perform the Tune function, the display changes 
to 1.8 db and 1.5 mw rather than the swr and power, it does change to the cw 
mode however.
This all happened after I unhooked the rs232 cable from the back of the K3 
so I could plug in my Yamaha CM-500 headset, which I removed for a day. Just 
for grins I went to the K3 Utility and did the resore K3 configuration 
button. Presto, signals back, power control normal, ATU clicking again, Tune 
fuction reading swr and power...I am so glad, but can anyone tell me why 
removing the cable from the laptop to the K3 evidently corrupted something?

Sincerly,
NF8J
Paul VanOveren
5911 Snow Ave.
Alto, Mi
616-868-7149 

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[Elecraft] P3 A/B difference mode?

[Gene Sochor]

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Re: [Elecraft] P3, what lies ahead?

[Edward R. Cole]

Jack,

There are several soundcard programs available to view spectrum, but 
this restricts one to the passband of the radio (13-KHz for the 
K3).  P3 accesses wideband RF via the K3-IF.  This requires a 
conversion to IQ which any SDR can do (Soft-rock, LP-Pan, SDR-IQ, 
etc.), so one is not limited to a "black-box" version of the P3 
(though, I can see that it could be desirable).

To have the features of the P3 on a PC will not only require the 
hardware to produce IQ streams, but the P3 sw in a form that can be 
run on a PC.  Not owning a P3, I am limited in knowledge of the 
features of the P3 and whether it use a separate mcu and firmware like the K3.

My alternative to the P3 was to get the LP-Pan (black-box IQ 
converter) which I am running Spectravue (free download from RFSpace, 
who make the SDR-IQ).  PowerSDR (from the Flex folks) will run with 
the LP-Pan.  I am endeavoring to run Linrad (originally Linux-Radio) 
which is complicated to set up but has powerful noise-reduction and 
weak-signal performance.

73, Ed - KL7UW
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 13:36:50 -0600
From: Jack Brabham 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3, what lies ahead?
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Message-ID: <4d695652.5020...@att.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed

There was a comment by Wayne on a recent similar thread which intimated
that some level of P3 integration with the station PC is being
developed, or at least that is what I read into the comment.

I expect to purchase a P3 at some point, but am inclined to wait until
the product matures a bit and the level of functionality improves.   In
particular, I'm looking for the ability to port the display to the PC so
I can enlarge it enough to be readable with my old eyes and the ability
to do point and click tuning.

Actually, a no display, PC only version of the P3 would be very
interesting, especially if it got a little less expensive in the process
of loosing it's local display and knobs.


73 Jack KZ5A

K3 #4165










73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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[Elecraft] Elecraft Power Ratings

[Jim Brown]

Those concerned with the design and ruggedness of the new KPA500 might 
take comfort in the behaviour of the K3 in keydown modes like RTTY. For 
years, on the advice of a free-lance engineer who works for Elecraft 
(and is working on the KPA500), I've run my K3s at full power for 100W 
RTTY contests (like NAQP).  That often involves near-continuous CQing 
near the end of a contest, when you've already worked everyone on a band 
that you can hear, or when you're hoping that 10M will open. He was able 
to give me that advice because the K3 is very well protected against 
overheating, and because the power handling devices are conservatively 
rated and run conservatively.

I ran an NAQP RTTY contest yesterday, and after CQing on 20M for a while 
as it was closing, looked at the PA temperature.  It was only 45 degrees 
C, well below the point where fans would turn on and/or speed up to 
provide more cooling.  The K3 is not alone in conservative design -- my 
vintage IC746, which I bought many years ago to use on 6M and 2M,  is 
also rated for 100W in keydown modes, even on 2M.

73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !

[Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604]

I hate the plastic ones, also, even though my local UPS store accepts 
them for reuse.  But check what you receive, many of them are now 
cornstarch or similar and can be composted.  And the rumor is that 
they're good for the compost bin.
73, doug



On 27-Feb-11 09:42, Jim Brown wrote:
> On 2/27/2011 9:33 AM, r miles wrote:
>> with 6'' or more of
>> peanuts around ALL sides. Pack the peanuts so when you shake the box
>> there is no hint of movement.
>
> NEVER, NEVER, NEVER use packing peanuts. They are a HUGE NUISANCE to get
> rid of, they fly all over the place when you try to unpack them.  I have
> gotten so angry when people ship peanuts to me that I've re-packed them
> in a box and shipped them back, at my expense.
>
> Bubble wrap is far more manageable, and can be loosely crumpled to
> provide good cushioning within the package. Even crumpled newsprint is a
> lot better -- at least we can burn it as kindling or put it in the
> recycling bin :)
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
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[Elecraft] K3 and Ten Tec Hercules II Interface

[Bob DeHaney]

Someone on the list said they had successfully got the two to play together
using the KRC2.  Could I get information about this solution?

Vy 73, Bob DJ0RD/WU5T

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[Elecraft] Packing Peanuts -- I HATE THEM !

[Jim Brown]

On 2/27/2011 9:33 AM, r miles wrote:
> with 6'' or more of
> peanuts around ALL sides. Pack the peanuts so when you shake the box
> there is no hint of movement.

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER use packing peanuts. They are a HUGE NUISANCE to get 
rid of, they fly all over the place when you try to unpack them.  I have 
gotten so angry when people ship peanuts to me that I've re-packed them 
in a box and shipped them back, at my expense.

Bubble wrap is far more manageable, and can be loosely crumpled to 
provide good cushioning within the package. Even crumpled newsprint is a 
lot better -- at least we can burn it as kindling or put it in the 
recycling bin :)

73, Jim K9YC
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[Elecraft] Shipping a K3

[r miles]

With no  origional packing I would wrap  with 4'' of bubble wrap all the 
way around not just  loops. I'd put that in a box with 6'' or more of 
peanuts around ALL sides. Pack the peanuts so when you shake the box 
there is no hint of movement. They should be packed so you  have to put 
pressure on the lid to tape it shut.  Do your address label  in large 
print. Wrap the ENTIRE package with 2'' wide  clear tape.  All the way 
around.
I'd put an address label like you put on letters on the radio back & 
whatever other parts you send. I'd use an index card  with both 
addresses on the radio under the bubble wrap & one  in the peanuts.
This may cost an extra $10 for tape, peanuts and bubble wrap. If you 
send it USPS get a delivery confirmation & a return receipt. This is an 
expensive item don't skimp!
I spent 32 yr.s in the postal service with my last 6 yr.s as a window 
clerk. I know what I speak of. I could tell a lot of horror stories so 
don't skimp! Please!

K9IL

PS:When it returns SAVE ALL the packing! Elecraft knows how to ship!
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[Elecraft] Heads Up for K2 Users - Dumb User Error

[David Heinsohn]

To my fellow K2 Users

   Should you rig suddenly decide to hold the transmitter on 
continuously after any PPT or key input,  and the MENU button decides to 
not work at the same time, with no other symptoms, there's a good chance 
that your key/paddle plug is part way out.  Plug it back in and life 
will return to it's normal Ecstatic K2 Users Mode.

Oops,
David
KD0R
K2 6708


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Re: [Elecraft] k3utility on linux, font question

[Mike Markowski]

Hi David,

I'm using gentoo.  I've been a Unix user since 1981 and am comfortable
enough with X11 to change fonts, I'm just not sure for which font this
program is hardcoded.  I'll start experimenting but also hope a future
version of k3utility will handle any font.  But it's a minor thing.  I
can update my rig and that's what counts most.

Thanks!
Mike ab3ap

On 02/26/11 19:23, David Fleming wrote:
> Hi Mike,
> 
> Which distro of Linux are you using? A google search should find you
> a solution. Here is link to details on how to change the fonts on
> Ubuntu.
> 
> http://www.addictivetips.com/ubuntu-linux-tips/how-to-change-fonts-in-ubuntu-linux/
>
>  73,
> 
> David, W4SMT
> 
> 
> 
>> When I run k3utility it runs fine but is tough to read.Normally
>> a program will size UI components based on font but it seems 
>> k3utility is expecting a particular one - and one I'm not using! 
>> Can a linux user tell which font he is using successfully?
>> 
>> Images of what I see are at
>> 
>> http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/elecraft/k3util
>> 
>> Thanks! Mike ab3ap 
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Re: [Elecraft] What made you decide on purchasing an Elecrafttransceiver?

[Jim Brown]

On 2/27/2011 7:35 AM, Lou Kolb wrote:
> Perhaps there were reasons I'm not aware of for
> doing this but it unnecessarily complicates things as those of us who are
> blind use screen reading software.

It would be good to hear from other blind hams on this. Elecraft has 
been VERY good at communicating with their mainstream users and 
designing to our needs. Is Lou's perspective on this universal among 
blind hams?

73, Jim K9YC
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[Elecraft] Multiple Ghost Image CW Decodes While Using CW Skimmer & a K3

[KC0W]

 Been toying around with CW Skimmer, kinda an interesting program.

 Anyway, I'm receiving multiple "ghost image" CW decodes from the same
station while running Skimmer. They are 1 Kc or so apart from another.
Better stated, the same stations signal is being shown on the horizontal
waterfall numerous times. I have tried narrowing the K3's filters, reducing
sound card audio into Skimmer & toyed around with every other parameter with
no success.

 Any ideas why I'm seeing the same station numerous times?  



  Tom KC0W  

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Re: [Elecraft] What made you decide on purchasing an Elecrafttransceiver?

[Lou Kolb]

As a ham who is totally blind, I must confess, I was a bit leery of buying a 
K3.  After all, there are certainly more accessible rigs out there, 
especially the Kenwood TS480 and 590.  The voice chip in those rigs speaks 
not only frequency and S-meter but all the menu items and their status as 
well.

However, a good friend of mine, Bob, K3Ul who is also blind and a first-rate 
DX-op to boot had a K3 and liked it so much he bought a second one to use as 
a spare.  That, plus the fact that I had heard of Elecraft's intention to 
make voice readout available via the DVR tipped the scales in Elecraft's 
favor and I took the plunge last May.

Performance wise, I have no complaints.  Though neither contester nor 
DX-chaser, I love CW and work about 50 per cent cw and 50 per cent SSB. 
With direct frequency entry and most of the everyday operations available on 
the front panel, I've done well enough, but remain frustrated at the lack of 
access to the menus.  Elecraft has provided some help via K3 voice, a 
program which gives access to S-meter readings, frequency readout and 
several other useful items but no menu.  Also, they used an odd aproach by 
making K3 voice a self-voicing program where all the output is done by means 
of recorded announcements.  Perhaps there were reasons I'm not aware of for 
doing this but it unnecessarily complicates things as those of us who are 
blind use screen reading software.  If output is properly displayed on the 
screen, the screen reader speaks the information eliminating the need for 
someone to record any possible output.

I believe the fact that Elecraft has given us K3 Voice demonstrates their 
willingness to provide solutions to those of us who are blind or visually 
impaired.  I also apreciate that we are a tiny per centage of their customer 
base and that they need to spend most of their time and resources doing 
what's best for business and catering to the 99 per cent of their users who 
are sighted.  Understandable, but frustrating to those of us who need access 
and are not willing to compromise on performance.  I know of at least one 
blind op who was very high on Elecraft and whom, I believe, was actually in 
consultation with them on these issues.  However, after several of his 
correspondences to them went unanswered, he tired of waiting, sold his K3 
and bought a 590 instead.  K3UL, whom I mentioned above, also bought a 590 
and, while he still has and loves his K3's, is delighted with the access the 
Kenwood voice chip provides.  Most of us, myself included, are in a position 
to have only one rig.  So here is my suggestion.  Any programmers out there 
who might be willing to work on a speech-friendly program that would give 
access to the K3's menus?  How about it guys and gals?  Up for a challenge? 
Thanks for your consideration.  Lou WA3MIX
- Original Message - 
From: "Wayne Burdick" 
To: 
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 5:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] What made you decide on purchasing an 
Elecrafttransceiver?


> I'm on a little 2-day vacation up in Bear Valley, CA, with Lillian and the 
> kids. I'm not allowed to work, but I've really enjoyed reading this 
> thread. (Who wouldn't?)
>
> Thanks, everyone With your help, we hope our future products will also 
> earn such praise.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 White stick query

[Lou Kolb]

Dave,

by whitestic, I assume you mean a blind operator.  That's not an expression 
we encounter much in North America.  However, as a blind op myself, I do 
have some thoughts on that topic which I have been pondering lately and will 
post in another message.  I can tell you that I had heard that was the plan 
at one time and was one of the reasons I took the risk and bought a K3 last 
spring.  More later.  Lou  WA3MIX
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Subject: [Elecraft] K3 White stick query


>A white stick operator asked recently if there would ever be a chance of 
>the K3's DVR being used to speak control button and knob data.  I said I 
>doubted it but would ask Aptos, which I did, but they didn't reply.  I 
>wonder if the question was too far off the wall, or are they going to shock 
>us with an announcement in the near future?
>
> 73  Dave  G3TJP
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[Elecraft] K3 spares enhancement

[David Lankshear]

 I suggested this to Aptos, but don't know if the message reached them, so here 
goes, a second try.

 There's a generous little package of screws, nuts and bolts with every K3 but 
in the KRX3 installation manual, it warns that the plastic screws used to 
attach the piggyback DSP board are fragile and susceptible to damage if 
overtightened.  My suggestion was to include a spare plastic screw.

 In the real world, has anyone sheared one yet?

73  Dave  G3TJP
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[Elecraft] K3 White stick query

[David Lankshear]

A white stick operator asked recently if there would ever be a chance of the 
K3's DVR being used to speak control button and knob data.  I said I doubted it 
but would ask Aptos, which I did, but they didn't reply.  I wonder if the 
question was too far off the wall, or are they going to shock us with an 
announcement in the near future?

73  Dave  G3TJP
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Re: [Elecraft] Scratch Removal Thanks

[Mike]

This looks interesting.

http://www.oldmodelkits.com/blog/plasitc-model-kits-how-tos/how-to-repair-clear-parts-on-plastic-model-kits/

73, Mike NF4L

On 2/26/2011 7:30 PM, Richard Thorpe wrote:
> Thank you all for the scratch removal ideas, lots I never thought of.
>
> Richard K6CG
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