Re: [Elecraft] K2 Microphone Suggestions?

[Dave Sergeant]

It is your choice to use these challenge/response systems. Many of us 
find them worse than spam itself. Why should I click on a strange link 
in an unexpected mail which could be anything?

73 Dave G3YMC


On 5 Oct 2011 at 16:56, Jim Brown wrote:

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Re: [Elecraft] Almost Perfect RTTY copy

[Mike WA8BXN]

Hi Jack, 
 
I thought that HF RTTY newsfeeds were gone long ago. Is there much activity
like what you copied these days? And my more curious question, who are such
broadcasts intended for? I used to like listening to the BBC voice
broadcasts on HF but I think they shut them down. Is there much interesting
on HF these days to listen to or decode? 
 
73 - Mike WA8BXN 
 
 
 
 
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[Elecraft] Almost Perfect RTTY copy

[wa9fvp]

I was impressed tonight while copying the WLO news feed on 8,473 KHz..  Using
MY K3 and the elecraft utility I received an almost perfect copy.  The
signal strength was S5 to S8. and filter was set for AFSK 45bd.   

THE BANK RESCUE ATTEMPT CAME AS FRENCH AND BELGIAN OFFICIALS WORKED  TO KEEP
THE CROSS-BORDER DEXIA BANK FROM COLLAPSING. THEY ARE  PLANNING TO PUT ITS
TROUBLED ASSETS IN A SEPARATE B?BAD BANKB?  ENTITITY TO PROTECT DEPOSITORS
FROM LOSING THEIR SAVINGS.IN A NEW REPORT, THE IMF SAID EUROPEAN LEADERS
NEED TO TAKE DECISIVE  ACTION TO SOLVE THE CONTINENT'S DEBT CRISIS, NOT JUST
SOLVE WORRIES  OVER A POSSIBLE GREEK DEFAULT. THE INTERNATIONAL FUNDING
AGENCY SAID  THAT EUROPE NEEDS TO USE NEW CRISIS MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS IT 
APPROVED IN JULY.BUT THE IMF SAID THE CONTINENT NEEDS TO KEEP MONEY
AVAILABLE FOR  ECONOMIC GROWTH, NOT JUST CUT GOVERNMENT SPENDING. THE
AGENCY SAID THE PURSUIT OF DEFICIT TARGETS B?SHOULD NOT COME AT  THE
EXPENSEB? OF RISKING A WIDESPREAD RECESSION IN 2012, WHICH BORGES  SAID
B?CAN'T BE RULED OUT.B?INVESTORS REACTED FAVORABLY TO THE NEW PLEDGES OF
EUROPEAN ACTION ON  THE DEBT CRISIS. MARKETS IN LONDON, QARIS AND FRANKFURT
ALL ADVANCED  SHARPLY ON WEDNESDAY, AFTER FALLING SIGNIFICANTLY EARLIER IN
THE  WEEK.SOURCE: VOICE OF AMERICA  -  PREPARED BY ITTY EDITORIAL
SERVICE  

-
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Re: [Elecraft] Hmmm...Antenna Book

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

We're updating the web site to the 22ed.
They will be in next week and all orders will get the new version.

73, Eric

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> - Original Message -
> From: "Edward Dickinson III"
> To: "'Elecraft Reflector '"
> Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2011 9:44 AM
> Subject: [Elecraft] Hmmm...Antenna Book
>
>
>> Hmm.  I'm not seeing The ARRL Antenna Book for Radio Communications 22nd
>> Edition -- Book w/ CD-ROM listed on the Elecraft Order Page / Price List /
>> Radio and Tech. Books.
>>
>>
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[Elecraft] K3iNetwork: Using Skype to Provide Streaming Audio

[Michael Downs]

I have discovered that Skype can be used with K3iNetwork to provide streaming 
audio to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. This is a no cost audio solution for 
those who are using K3iNetwork. Please see my web page (www.ks7d.com/Skype.htm) 
for detailed instructions on how to set up and use Skype with K3iNetwork. Enjoy!
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Power Meter

[Don Wilhelm]

Rich,

Let me echo what Bill NR4C told you - that information has been posted 
several times by Lyle Johnson (the DSP designer).
Power "creep" when using digital modes is the usual result of attempting 
to use the much publicized 'set the transceiver power to max and adjust 
the audio to bring the power to the chosen level'.  That works for 
transceivers that control power by controlling the drive to the PA stages.

The K3 does not control power that way - it measures the actual power 
output from the PA stages and then attempts to adjust the drive to 
produce whatever power level you have chosen.

The way to adjust the K3 audio drive is to set the audio input level 
(using either the K3 Line-in gain (or Mic gain) or the soundcard output 
setting (or a combination of both) to produce a full 4 bars on the ALC 
meter with the 5th bar flickering.  You can (and should) make that 
adjustment in TX TEST mode so you do not disturb your fellow hams.

After making that adjustment, set the Power knob for the power level 
desired.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/5/2011 1:09 PM, rich kennedy wrote:
> My setup is a simple resonant dipole, HRD/DM780 software, and a K3/100 with 
> latest firmware.  I often operate PSK or RTTY, using the DM780 software and 
> running approx 35 watts.  I've noticed that for the first couple of seconds 
> after I key the rig that the K3's power meter will display only 1 bar (~10w), 
> a few seconds later the power meter displays 2 bars, a few seconds later 3 
> bars, and finally after about 6 to 8 seconds total the power bar displays 4 
> bars (and never goes higher).  The SWR bar displays zero or one bar 
> (sometimes flashes between the two).  I'm careful not to overdrive the radio 
> and other stations say that the signal looks 'good'.  QUESTION: what's up 
> with the power bar?  Is this normal or something to be concerned about?  
> thanks, 73, Rich, K3VAT
>
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Re: [Elecraft] 12m SWR issues

[VK7JB]

Hi Mike,

Do you have the KAT3 installed?  If so, the "fix" may be simple: take the
ATU out of bypass mode and tune the ATU into the dummy load once on each
band.  You might then find that with the ATU bypassed, the SWR shown on the
K3 meter reads 1.0 as you'd expect.

I noticed the same on 10 & 12m some time ago on my new K3.  I learnt that
the ATU is not physically removed from the circuit in bypass mode, but small
values of L & C are inserted to electrically / functionally "bypass" it. 
Stray reactances can cause these small SWR anomolies on the higher bands,
seen when transmitting into a dummy load with the ATU bypassed.  It seemed
to me that the ATU can compensate for these reactances if it's tuned once
into a 50ohm dummy load on the band of interest - that seems to allow the K3
set the bypass state correctly, compensating for the small strays.

At least, it worked for me and a couple of others who'd noticed the same
thing and who found this worked for them. I received a few pm's about this
after I posted about this to the group some while ago - I guess it will
still be in the archive.

Hope that helps,

73,
John
VK7JB

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Re: [Elecraft] Hmmm...Antenna Book

[Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF]

As it hasn't shipped yet from the ARRL I guess you wont see it on the 
Elecraft site until they have stock onhand.


73 de
Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF
East Innisfail
QLD, Australia
K3 #4257, KPA500 #161, P3 #1216
- Original Message - 
From: "Edward Dickinson III" 
To: "'Elecraft Reflector '" 
Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2011 9:44 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Hmmm...Antenna Book


> Hmm.  I'm not seeing The ARRL Antenna Book for Radio Communications 22nd
> Edition -- Book w/ CD-ROM listed on the Elecraft Order Page / Price List /
> Radio and Tech. Books.
>
>
>
>
>
> 73,
>
> Dick - KA5KKT
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Microphone Suggestions?

[Jim Brown]

On 10/5/2011 4:39 PM, Phillip Shepard wrote:
> When I recently sent this message to the reflector and the originator (Jim
> Brown), I got a message from Jim Brown titled Please Confirm You Message.
> This says that I need to reply as part of a SPAM monitoring service.  What
> is this?  Is it legit?

When you reply to an email reflector, there is no need to send a copy to 
someone who is on that list.  In fact, it is a nuisance to get two 
copies of the same email.

My email server is protected by "challenge and response" anti-spam 
service provided by my website and email host. Anyone who sends me email 
receives such a challenge -- unless they are responding to email I have 
sent to their address, in which case they are on my "white list."

73, Jim K9YC
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[Elecraft] Hmmm...Antenna Book

[Edward Dickinson III]

Hmm.  I'm not seeing The ARRL Antenna Book for Radio Communications 22nd
Edition -- Book w/ CD-ROM listed on the Elecraft Order Page / Price List /
Radio and Tech. Books.

 

 

73,

Dick - KA5KKT

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Microphone Suggestions?

[Phillip Shepard]

When I recently sent this message to the reflector and the originator (Jim
Brown), I got a message from Jim Brown titled Please Confirm You Message.
This says that I need to reply as part of a SPAM monitoring service.  What
is this?  Is it legit?

Phil, NS7P

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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Phillip Shepard
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 3:33 PM
To: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Microphone Suggestions?


I needed a very lightweight hand mic for my SOTA activations.  I have a
number of hand and desk mics, but they all weighed too much to add them to
my backpack.  So, I took a small mic from a late-70s vintage Kenwood 2m rig
I had on the shelf, put a new connector (from Radio Shack) on it and gave it
a go.  This 500 ohm dynamic mic works well with my K2 and it's small and
light (about 1/4 lb).  It even got good audio reports from the audio
oriented gang on 14.178MHz.  Something like this may be a cheap and capable
solution for you.

73,

Phil, NS7P

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Jim Brown
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 2:45 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Microphone Suggestions?


On 10/5/2011 12:01 PM, David Elliott wrote:
> However, I would
> >  like a cheap, basic hand mic that would work for the occasional SSB
> >  rag chew or field op. Something really basic.

Not a hand mic, but the mic on the Yamaha CM500 headset would work VERY
well with a K2. The K2 is low on audio gain, and the CM500 is a pretty
hot mic, so it will compensate.

See http://audiosystemsgroup.com/HamInterfacing.pdf for guidance in
connecting it.  You will need to buy a mic plug, 1/8-in jack, and a
small resistor of 4.7K-6.8K to make a simple adapter.  You want to find
a resistor small enough to fit in the mic connector.  And you will need
to consult the K2 schematic to see which pin is audio in and which pin
is +8VDC.

Wiring is simple.  The mic connects between the audio input and the
chassis (shell). The resistor goes between the V+ pin and the audio
input.  The pdf tells you a part number for the 1/8-in jack and where to
buy it.

73, JimK9YC


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Power Meter

[Jim Miller KG0KP]

Not on the K3.  Do Not set your power to 100 watts for PSK.  Others will 
answer better but set your power where you want it. 25 to 40 or so is just 
fine for PSK.  The alc will is what you use on the K3 to set your drive.

73, de Jim KG0KP

- Original Message - 
From: "nr4c" 
To: 
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 12:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Power Meter


> How are you setting the power level?
>
> With most other radios, you should set power to 100 W (full power) on
> the radio, and adjust the actual power level with the amount of drive
> (volume) to the radio from the computer.
>
> Not so with the K3.  With the K3, you should set the drive to show 4-5
> bars (on the ALC scale) indicating proper audio input level, and adjust
> the power using the "PWR" control knob.  I have not noticed this symptom
> using this method.   Note, that the first 4-5 bars indicate audio imput
> lelvel, and ALC starts with the 5th Bar.  Also, using the DATA Modes,
> Compression and TX EQ are de-activated.
>
> BTW, I use about 30 W for PSK, but in RTTY contest, I normally use full
> 100 W and monitor the PA temp.  SO far, I have not gone over abut 37-39
> degrees C on the PA, usually stays around 34 deg.
>
> Enjoy
>
> you may already be aware of all this, if so, I appologize for the band
> width.
>
> ...bill  nr4c
>
>
> On Wed, 5 Oct 2011 10:09:17 -0700 (PDT), rich kennedy wrote:
>> My setup is a simple resonant dipole, HRD/DM780 software, and a
>> K3/100 with latest firmware. I often operate PSK or RTTY, using the
>> DM780 software and running approx 35 watts. I've noticed that for
>> the
>> first couple of seconds after I key the rig that the K3's power meter
>> will display only 1 bar (~10w), a few seconds later the power meter
>> displays 2 bars, a few seconds later 3 bars, and finally after about
>> 6
>> to 8 seconds total the power bar displays 4 bars (and never goes
>> higher). The SWR bar displays zero or one bar (sometimes flashes
>> between the two). I'm careful not to overdrive the radio and other
>> stations say that the signal looks 'good'. QUESTION: what's up with
>> the power bar? Is this normal or something to be concerned about?
>> thanks, 73, Rich, K3VAT
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Microphone Suggestions?

[Phillip Shepard]

I needed a very lightweight hand mic for my SOTA activations.  I have a
number of hand and desk mics, but they all weighed too much to add them to
my backpack.  So, I took a small mic from a late-70s vintage Kenwood 2m rig
I had on the shelf, put a new connector (from Radio Shack) on it and gave it
a go.  This 500 ohm dynamic mic works well with my K2 and it's small and
light (about 1/4 lb).  It even got good audio reports from the audio
oriented gang on 14.178MHz.  Something like this may be a cheap and capable
solution for you.

73,

Phil, NS7P

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Jim Brown
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 2:45 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Microphone Suggestions?


On 10/5/2011 12:01 PM, David Elliott wrote:
> However, I would
> >  like a cheap, basic hand mic that would work for the occasional SSB
> >  rag chew or field op. Something really basic.

Not a hand mic, but the mic on the Yamaha CM500 headset would work VERY
well with a K2. The K2 is low on audio gain, and the CM500 is a pretty
hot mic, so it will compensate.

See http://audiosystemsgroup.com/HamInterfacing.pdf for guidance in
connecting it.  You will need to buy a mic plug, 1/8-in jack, and a
small resistor of 4.7K-6.8K to make a simple adapter.  You want to find
a resistor small enough to fit in the mic connector.  And you will need
to consult the K2 schematic to see which pin is audio in and which pin
is +8VDC.

Wiring is simple.  The mic connects between the audio input and the
chassis (shell). The resistor goes between the V+ pin and the audio
input.  The pdf tells you a part number for the 1/8-in jack and where to
buy it.

73, JimK9YC


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[Elecraft] [K3] Is there a KRC3 in the works?

[Larry K1UO]

  I believe a KRC-3 Band decoder than is fully compatible with the K3 is now
in order? :-)   Its getting so that half the available Band decoders (or
more)do not support 6M or even 60 meters for that matter and those that do
lack provision for manual band selection so if something happens with the pc
or serial port one cannot even change antennas.  The software and
documentation seem to have not fully caught up to use the KRC2 with a K3 and
various remote relay switch boxes.

Just thinking out loud.
73
Larry  k1UO

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Microphone Suggestions?

[Jim Brown]

On 10/5/2011 12:01 PM, David Elliott wrote:
> However, I would
> >  like a cheap, basic hand mic that would work for the occasional SSB
> >  rag chew or field op. Something really basic.

Not a hand mic, but the mic on the Yamaha CM500 headset would work VERY 
well with a K2. The K2 is low on audio gain, and the CM500 is a pretty 
hot mic, so it will compensate.

See http://audiosystemsgroup.com/HamInterfacing.pdf for guidance in 
connecting it.  You will need to buy a mic plug, 1/8-in jack, and a 
small resistor of 4.7K-6.8K to make a simple adapter.  You want to find 
a resistor small enough to fit in the mic connector.  And you will need 
to consult the K2 schematic to see which pin is audio in and which pin 
is +8VDC.

Wiring is simple.  The mic connects between the audio input and the 
chassis (shell). The resistor goes between the V+ pin and the audio 
input.  The pdf tells you a part number for the 1/8-in jack and where to 
buy it.

73, JimK9YC


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[Elecraft] K3/P3 issue--no signals

[Gary, W7TEA]

Left my rig for a couple of hours this morning and when I returned, my P3 was
no longer reading band signals.  It is as if it is only hearing internal rx
noise with the "grass" well below S0 and RefCal cranked up to 145 and
beyond.  The K3 seems to hearing just fine.  Have restarted both units,
wiggled IF cable, verified that nothing else has changed, checked P3 Menu
items etc.  Searched archives. There has to be something simple here going
on.  Any help very much appreciated!

Gary W7TEA

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73,

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Microphone Suggestions?

[David Elliott]

The Elecraft MH2 has worked well for me.  It is not exactly cheap but it is 
wired correctly and can be used without modification for the K3 as well.

73 de W6BK

On Oct 2, 2011, at 5:48 AM, T Witherspoon wrote:

> Hi, Group,
> 
> I have a K2 with the mic configured for Kenwood.  I've never used a
> microphone with this radio before as I tend to do CW. However, I would
> like a cheap, basic hand mic that would work for the occasional SSB
> rag chew or field op. Something really basic.
> 
> Anyone have a suggestion that's worked for you?
> 
> Cheers & 73,
> Thomas
> K4SWL
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Power Meter

[nr4c]

How are you setting the power level?

With most other radios, you should set power to 100 W (full power) on 
the radio, and adjust the actual power level with the amount of drive 
(volume) to the radio from the computer.

Not so with the K3.  With the K3, you should set the drive to show 4-5 
bars (on the ALC scale) indicating proper audio input level, and adjust 
the power using the "PWR" control knob.  I have not noticed this symptom 
using this method.   Note, that the first 4-5 bars indicate audio imput 
lelvel, and ALC starts with the 5th Bar.  Also, using the DATA Modes, 
Compression and TX EQ are de-activated.

BTW, I use about 30 W for PSK, but in RTTY contest, I normally use full 
100 W and monitor the PA temp.  SO far, I have not gone over abut 37-39 
degrees C on the PA, usually stays around 34 deg.

Enjoy

you may already be aware of all this, if so, I appologize for the band 
width.

...bill  nr4c


On Wed, 5 Oct 2011 10:09:17 -0700 (PDT), rich kennedy wrote:
> My setup is a simple resonant dipole, HRD/DM780 software, and a
> K3/100 with latest firmware.  I often operate PSK or RTTY, using the
> DM780 software and running approx 35 watts.  I've noticed that for 
> the
> first couple of seconds after I key the rig that the K3's power meter
> will display only 1 bar (~10w), a few seconds later the power meter
> displays 2 bars, a few seconds later 3 bars, and finally after about 
> 6
> to 8 seconds total the power bar displays 4 bars (and never goes
> higher).  The SWR bar displays zero or one bar (sometimes flashes
> between the two).  I'm careful not to overdrive the radio and other
> stations say that the signal looks 'good'.  QUESTION: what's up with
> the power bar?  Is this normal or something to be concerned about?
>  thanks, 73, Rich, K3VAT

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[Elecraft] K3 - Power Meter

[rich kennedy]

My setup is a simple resonant dipole, HRD/DM780 software, and a K3/100 with 
latest firmware.  I often operate PSK or RTTY, using the DM780 software and 
running approx 35 watts.  I've noticed that for the first couple of seconds 
after I key the rig that the K3's power meter will display only 1 bar (~10w), a 
few seconds later the power meter displays 2 bars, a few seconds later 3 bars, 
and finally after about 6 to 8 seconds total the power bar displays 4 bars (and 
never goes higher).  The SWR bar displays zero or one bar (sometimes flashes 
between the two).  I'm careful not to overdrive the radio and other stations 
say that the signal looks 'good'.  QUESTION: what's up with the power bar?  Is 
this normal or something to be concerned about?  thanks, 73, Rich, K3VAT
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[Elecraft] 2T-Gen 2 Tone Test Oscillator for Sale

[Robert Dorchuck]

I have a Elecraft 2-Tone Test Oscillator in excellent condition that I 
no longer need.
Mounted in an aluminum mini-box per the article by AD5X. $45 shipped 
in the US.
Please contact off list if interested.
Thanks
Bob W6VY 

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[Elecraft] FOR SALE W2

[walter renner]

W2 Watt Meter FOR SALE:

Like new W2 watt meter that is excess to my present needs. Complete with all
cables, owners manual, and 2000 watt 1.8-54 coupler.
$220.00 and I will ship to lower 48.
Please contact me off list.

krenner1...@msn.com


Kurt   K0ARO
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[Elecraft] Florida Volunteers for K6JSS/4

[Bob Patten]

This coming Monday, Oct 10 begins Florida week for the QRP ARCI 50th 
anniversary Jubilee.  I've been assigned as coordinator for use of the 
club call K6JSS/4 for the week.  I do plan on spending a good bit of 
time on CW during the week as well as participating in the ARCI Fall 
Party at the end of the week.  So I'm particularly looking for any FL 
volunteers who can do digital modes (RTTY or PSK31) and SSB.  Of course 
we can also share the call on CW.  Please e-mail me if interested at:

n...@bellsouth.net

-- 
73, Bob Patten, N4BPPlantation, FL

E-Mail :   n...@arrl.netWebsite: http://www.qsl.net/n4bp
SOC #1  ARS #799QRP ARCI #3412   FISTS #7871
FP #1491SMIRK #6625
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[Elecraft] Sell or trade

[Gordan Hribar]

Dear friends,
I would like to sell or change the Icom Ic-756pro-3 with PS-125 power supply  
for the price of the Kit KPA-500 if anyone has interest in PRO-3 can contact me 
directly via email. Otherwise PRO3 is a new import is U.S.A. yet he is 
protective sticker on the display only tested to work properly an interesting 
send pictures by email ... I am sorry for off topic.


regards,

E72X - Gordan
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Re: [Elecraft] RemoteRig Elecraft K3 Twin

[Mitch Wolfson DJØQN]

Don,

The cable kit includes a cable that goes between the K3 and RRC box to allow 
you to turn it on. Of course, you can make this cable up yourself if you 
want to.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN
- Original Message - 
From: "Don Nelson" 
To: 
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 12:41 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RemoteRig Elecraft K3 Twin


On 10/4/2011 1:34 PM, Mitch Wolfson  DJØQN wrote:
> The product has been officially announced:
> http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=995
>
> Pricing is not yet available. I understand that a cable set will be
> available separately.
>
> 73,
> Mitch DJ0QN
>
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Mitch,

Can I turn the K3 on and off remotely using this system?

Don, N0YE
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Re: [Elecraft] Spam on list

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

NO

If you have your email lists on your computer and you get a virus that goes 
through your outlook or similar email client, then it can send that list back 
to the hacker. It can also email, either direct from your machines, or from the 
hackers machine, spoofing your address.

The only way to prevent that is using anti-virus software, and even then, just 
sometimes, a new virus comes out before the vendors have written the code to 
defend from it.
Also, without realising it, your might authorise something when your OS asked 
for confirmation, without realising you are authorising a piece of code to go 
through your email.

Then there are the systems that are storing your email addresses, like Yahoo 
etc, they can be hacked via someone else's account and the email addresses 
harvested - or the entire system can get hacked.

I'm afraid, once your email address gets on the Internet (most do, just by 
emailing a reflector), it's a safe bet you'll get spam - not necessarily that 
it will get hacked - but it's simple to spoof an address.


And yes, my random sig picker, picked this!
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108, KX3 #???
-- 
I think computer viruses should count as life. I think it says something about 
human nature that the only form of life we have created so far is purely 
destructive. We've created life in our own image.
- Stephen Hawking

On 5 Oct 2011, at 03:24, Kevin Luxford wrote:

> Please enlighten me.  Is a strong password adequate defence against 
> hacking of email lists?
> 73
> Kevin
> VK3DAP / ZL2DAP
> 
> On 5/10/2011 1:20 PM, Jim Lowman wrote:
>> Someone, who is a member of the list, had his e-mail address hijacked.
>> 
>> 73 de Jim - AD6CW
>> 

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Re: [Elecraft] Spam on list

[Jon K Hellan]

On 10/05/2011 04:24 AM, Kevin Luxford wrote:
> Please enlighten me.  Is a strong password adequate defence against
> hacking of email lists?

There is no defense. At least not on your end. Anybody can use your 
address as the 'from:' address. This is fundamental to how internet 
email was designed back in 1982.

But where the spammers are actually using your address list, they 
probably broke into your computer (or your web mail, if that's where the 
address list is kept). Good security practices will certainly
help against this.

73
Jon LA4RT

> 73
> Kevin
> VK3DAP / ZL2DAP
>
> On 5/10/2011 1:20 PM, Jim Lowman wrote:
>> Someone, who is a member of the list, had his e-mail address hijacked.
>>
>> 73 de Jim - AD6CW
>>
>>
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Re: [Elecraft] T32C Kirimitati Island Dxpedition

[GW0ETF]

Here my only antenna is a 100ft open wire fed doublet whose feed point is at
about 7m. T32C has only ever been very weak with me but I have managed 'em
on 17m and 30m cw with 100w. Not too many calls either though I made sure I
could always hear the qsx end, and the 2nd receiver helps. 

When you do manage to hear them Dave give them a call; I'm sure they'll be
looking out for you..!

73,

Stewart, GW0ETF


g3ymc wrote:
> 
> 
> The chaps with beams have been working them, all bands, but I have no 
> information about anybody with low wire antennas doing so yet. 
> Yesterday evening I heard they were on 10m CW and listened - not a 
> trace of them, but I did QSO VE7SV at good signals. Similarly 
> everywhere else I have listened, not just weak but simply not there. 
> QRP or not, I am obviously not going to work them if I cannot hear 
> them.
> 
> 


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[Elecraft] surplus elecraft items

[Johnny Siu]

Hello Elecrafters,
 
I no longer have K2 and XV144.  The following items are now surplus:
 
K2 touch up paint , 1oz, never used x 1
XV144 rear panel x 1
 
You can take them for US$20 which is more or less the postage of ordinary 
airmail from Hong Kong to US.  Please reply off-the-list.

TNX & 73,


Johnny VR2XMC
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