[Elecraft] [K2] Pinout for J2 (headphone jack)
It appears the front panel headphone jack on my K2 may be slightly loose. I'd like to retouch the pins from the bottom side of the RF board without removing the front panel. I can see 8 pins underneath J2 arranged as follows: front of RF board --X-- XX-XX -XXX- rear of RF board Should I retouch all 8 pins or just the first 5? 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-Pinout-for-J2-headphone-jack-tp7585286.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Pinout for J2 (headphone jack)
Bill, The front-most pin is the ground pin, and is the one that provides more mechanical stability than any of the others - So if it is mechanical stability you are after, re-solder all 8. There is a tiny bit of looseness in the jack mounting to its grounding lug due to the mechanical assembly of the jack itself. That is not normally a problem even though it is bothersome to some. if it maintains good electrical contact with the plug, you might want to leave it alone. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/10/2014 7:36 AM, Bill W4ZV wrote: It appears the front panel headphone jack on my K2 may be slightly loose. I'd like to retouch the pins from the bottom side of the RF board without removing the front panel. I can see 8 pins underneath J2 arranged as follows: front of RF board --X-- XX-XX -XXX- rear of RF board Should I retouch all 8 pins or just the first 5? 73, Bill W4ZV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] [KX3] Overheating when portable
Having now used my KX3 on numerous portable SOTA activations, it does seem overheating is going to be an issue when outside temperatures rise. Yesterday I operated from Monserate Mtn in Southern California. There was no shade on the peak, air temps were probably pushing up into the low eighties and there as little shade or breeze. After an hour's operation the radio was running very warm and it was no surprise when it started backing it's power down. Going into summer I see many days of similar conditions and I'm looking for solutions to keep the radio cooler when operating portable. Any thoughts on heatsinks, shade covers, little fans, third-party add-ons would be greatly appreciated. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Overheating when portable
I've used my KX3 in SoCal for about two years now, so two summers. To keep PA / OSC temperature managed, I use two methods in the order shown: - Get the KX3 under shade - Get some airflow going (I use a 12V RV fan) Note that the fan is useful to keep the op from overheating as well. :) The methods above solve 80% of the thermal problems I see here in the Inland Empire. An aftermarket heatsink is used by some ops; I don't use it. I have also used an odd method that really confused some of my field day buddies last year. On field day, cool refreshments are always needed, so I bring along an ice chest with drinks, etc. I made a little shelf that allow the KX3 to rest above the ice but still maintains a reasonable thermal seal (but not as good as having the top down on the chest). Having the cooler air and shelf surface around the KX3 helps maintain PA/OSC temps. It doesn't have to be much, just five deg C helps a lot. I don't think the ice chest method helps operators when portable (hiking around, backpack only) but it might be useful for stationary portables in a campground, picnic area, area. 73, matt W6NIA On Mon, 10 Mar 2014 07:45:10 -0700, you wrote: Having now used my KX3 on numerous portable SOTA activations, it does seem overheating is going to be an issue when outside temperatures rise. Yesterday I operated from Monserate Mtn in Southern California. There was no shade on the peak, air temps were probably pushing up into the low eighties and there as little shade or breeze. After an hour's operation the radio was running very warm and it was no surprise when it started backing it's power down. Going into summer I see many days of similar conditions and I'm looking for solutions to keep the radio cooler when operating portable. Any thoughts on heatsinks, shade covers, little fans, third-party add-ons would be greatly appreciated. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Matt Zilmer, W6NIA -- Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. -A. Lincoln __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
Interested in knowing the deal with this because I am taking my K3 to inlaws in EL09 in two weeks. Thanks for asking Phil. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Mar 10, 2014, at 8:49 AM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
I've flown commercially with my KX3 on three round trips, all domestic flights. The KX3 was in the middle of the carry-on bag, padded with clothing, etc. The last time out, TSA wanted to inspect the unit, and asked me to show them the batteries. No worries with that! 73, matt W6NIA On Mon, 10 Mar 2014 08:49:08 -0700, you wrote: Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Matt Zilmer, W6NIA -- Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. -A. Lincoln __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
Phil, I don't own a KX3, but I've taken my FT-857D (once) and my FT-817ND multiple times (I don't travel with my K3). I never had any issues with TSA. They didn't even bat an eye about them, in fact. I just made sure I had my license taped to the rigs and ran them through with my laptop/iPod/other electronics. Good luck and have a great trip! 73, -- Ian Ian Kahn, KM4IK Roswell, GA EM74ua km4ik@gmail.com K3 #281, P3 #688, KPA500 #1468 HRD v5.x/6.0 Test Team -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 11:49 AM To: elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ? Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
Have taken K3 through TSA security many times, including most recent trip to Montserrat. I put it in a Pelican case. In most cases they do not bat an eye, and do not even open the case. I also put a copy of my license and spare cable ties in the case for re-sealing. Now, the suitcase that has all the wires, coax, spare connectors, etc., etc. that almost always gets opened after X-ray. Try explaining some of that stuff to inspectors out of the country! BTW, if you are going out of the country, it is always a good idea to carry a copy of your receipt w/serial number. 73 charlie, k1xx/vp2mll Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Overheating when portable
Good idea. I go portable with my 706 several times per year and twice at the 12 inch scale WFP RR, http://wfprr.com/, click on more pages at the bottom for many pictures. I set up under the trees BUT I also use a fan. I buy these little 7 inch fans at Walmart for less than $10 each and use them to blow across the 706 and then to MY face. I have to take several so when I come back after a hike I still have one fan on MY radio instead of having been moved to cool some else's face. My K3 station stays on my bench now. It has made two trips to Field Day but too much chance for damage. They are cheap, small, light, 110v from generator or shore line, and they work great. I ran 100w RTTY and made many contacts in one of the contests one fall and the radio only got warm, not hot or even close. All contacts over 4000 mi and one over 5000. I usually run PSK from my station but everybody was on RTTY. Other stations come along and run phone and CW. 73, Jim KG0KP -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Matt Zilmer Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 9:59 AM To: Gary Hawkins Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Overheating when portable I've used my KX3 in SoCal for about two years now, so two summers. To keep PA / OSC temperature managed, I use two methods in the order shown: - Get the KX3 under shade - Get some airflow going (I use a 12V RV fan) Note that the fan is useful to keep the op from overheating as well. :) The methods above solve 80% of the thermal problems I see here in the Inland Empire. An aftermarket heatsink is used by some ops; I don't use it. I have also used an odd method that really confused some of my field day buddies last year. On field day, cool refreshments are always needed, so I bring along an ice chest with drinks, etc. I made a little shelf that allow the KX3 to rest above the ice but still maintains a reasonable thermal seal (but not as good as having the top down on the chest). Having the cooler air and shelf surface around the KX3 helps maintain PA/OSC temps. It doesn't have to be much, just five deg C helps a lot. I don't think the ice chest method helps operators when portable (hiking around, backpack only) but it might be useful for stationary portables in a campground, picnic area, area. 73, matt W6NIA On Mon, 10 Mar 2014 07:45:10 -0700, you wrote: Having now used my KX3 on numerous portable SOTA activations, it does seem overheating is going to be an issue when outside temperatures rise. Yesterday I operated from Monserate Mtn in Southern California. There was no shade on the peak, air temps were probably pushing up into the low eighties and there as little shade or breeze. After an hour's operation the radio was running very warm and it was no surprise when it started backing it's power down. Going into summer I see many days of similar conditions and I'm looking for solutions to keep the radio cooler when operating portable. Any thoughts on heatsinks, shade covers, little fans, third-party add-ons would be greatly appreciated. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Matt Zilmer, W6NIA -- Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. -A. Lincoln __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
I just travelled round trip between Michigan and Arizona with a KX1 in my carry-on luggage. The rig was inside some foam packing, with rubber bands around it, in a laptop case. I also had a rack of 8 AA alkaline batteries, antenna wire, etc., along with an iPad, Kindle, digital camera, a couple of magazines, and a cell phone charger all in the case. I sent the bag through the scanner without opening it up. It didn't trigger an alarm and I was not asked to open it up or explain anything. It was my first experience with taking radio gear on a plane and I was surprised. 73, Paul - N8XMS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Overheating when portable
A tiny bit of airflow does a lot. Lots of good ideas here: http://www.ebay.com/bhp/solar-fan On 3/10/2014 9:14 AM, Jim Miller wrote: Good idea. I go portable with my 706 several times per year and twice at the 12 inch scale WFP RR, http://wfprr.com/, click on more pages at the bottom for many pictures. I set up under the trees BUT I also use a fan. I buy these little 7 inch fans at Walmart for less than $10 each and use them to blow across the 706 and then to MY face. I have to take several so when I come back after a hike I still have one fan on MY radio instead of having been moved to cool some else's face. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 - CW VOX configuration possibility?
I'm curious if anyone has an idea if/how the VOX function could be automatically DISABLED when using JUST the TRANSVERTER bands? I use my K3/10 with transverters for 50MHz-10GHz. When using the transverters, I must NOT use VOX because this would bypass the TX sequencer which could cause major mayhem. My transverters use 14 or 28MHz IF from the K3. I now just have to be VERY SURE that the VOX is disabled prior to transverter use. No big deal to do, but could be VERY EASY to forget in my advancing age :-) bad error bad day ... This has never been a problem until now because after 5yrs I now have a HF PA (KXPA-100) for my 10W K3 and I am having a blast on HF with the best radio I have ever owned. It seemed a shame to have the K3 use limited to 50MHz-10GHz. My KXPA100 observations after 4days. Happy in general when used with the K3/10. At times the ATU tuning with non-resonate antennas can be fussy. Occasional Faults that often can be remedied by reducing drive and trying again. (Why reducing power when tuning with the preset Tune power from the K3 does not make sense, maybe just need to try multiple times?) One ODD observation is that I see a K3 SWR as high as 1:3 on some bands/frequencies. The PA SWR indicates a better match to the antenna than the SWR being presented to the K3 by the KXPA-100. I tried running with the 3db internal pad in the KXPA-100 expecting a better match to the K3 but the pad seemed to make no difference in match. ODD to me. With the pad I expected a 50ohm match. 73 Bill K0AWU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
Strange what gets inspected, and what doesn't. When I'm flying, I always pack my suitcase using gallon ziplock bags. Clothes, electronics, etc. -- makes it easier for them to search, and makes packing easier. The TSA leaves a flyer in checked bags that are inspected. I carry one bag that is ALWAYS inspected -- my Curling brooms. 73 -- Lynn On 3/10/2014 9:28 AM, Paul and Sue Huff wrote: I just travelled round trip between Michigan and Arizona with a KX1 in my carry-on luggage. The rig was inside some foam packing, with rubber bands around it, in a laptop case. I also had a rack of 8 AA alkaline batteries, antenna wire, etc., along with an iPad, Kindle, digital camera, a couple of magazines, and a cell phone charger all in the case. I sent the bag through the scanner without opening it up. It didn't trigger an alarm and I was not asked to open it up or explain anything. It was my first experience with taking radio gear on a plane and I was surprised. 73, Paul - N8XMS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Setup Help
I have my K3 driving an Expert Amp. I set the K3 (with the ATU out) at 25W on each band to drive the Expert to full output. A lot of times I don’t want to turn on the amp and use the K3 “barefoot” at 100W with the ATU switched in. What is the simplest way to do this? I need to change the K3 power out for each band, switch the antenna, switch in the ATU. Is there some simple way to do this? Any suggestions would be appreciated. K6CG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
I have traveled extensively for my work on airlines for the past 20 years. I have taken my QRP rigs on many airlines with wires cables and my HFp potable antenna as carry on. I have never been asked to open my bag as carry on. I have also taken lots of test equipment as carry on and have never been questioned. That is not to say you might be asked to open your checked baggage. It has been my experience to just be patient with the TSA guys and do what they ask. Keep a smile on your face. What ever you do don't give TSA a big attitude and you will be fine. The TSA folks are just doing their job to keep everyone safe even if you do not agree with how they do it. I have also gone to Canada from the US and back many times without issue. Just my two cents worth Glenn Maclean WA7SPY On Mar 10, 2014, at 9:28 AM, Paul and Sue Huff ph...@mi.rr.com wrote: I just travelled round trip between Michigan and Arizona with a KX1 in my carry-on luggage. The rig was inside some foam packing, with rubber bands around it, in a laptop case. I also had a rack of 8 AA alkaline batteries, antenna wire, etc., along with an iPad, Kindle, digital camera, a couple of magazines, and a cell phone charger all in the case. I sent the bag through the scanner without opening it up. It didn't trigger an alarm and I was not asked to open it up or explain anything. It was my first experience with taking radio gear on a plane and I was surprised. 73, Paul - N8XMS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
Thanks guys for the input in TSA and the KX3. I have also traveled extensively for work (domestic and international) but never have taken a radio anywhere. 73, phil, K7PEH P.S. I never give TSA (or, anyone else) a bad attitude about anything. On Mar 10, 2014, at 9:44 AM, WA7SPY wa7...@comcast.net wrote: I have traveled extensively for my work on airlines for the past 20 years. I have taken my QRP rigs on many airlines with wires cables and my HFp potable antenna as carry on. I have never been asked to open my bag as carry on. I have also taken lots of test equipment as carry on and have never been questioned. That is not to say you might be asked to open your checked baggage. It has been my experience to just be patient with the TSA guys and do what they ask. Keep a smile on your face. What ever you do don't give TSA a big attitude and you will be fine. The TSA folks are just doing their job to keep everyone safe even if you do not agree with how they do it. I have also gone to Canada from the US and back many times without issue. Just my two cents worth Glenn Maclean WA7SPY On Mar 10, 2014, at 9:28 AM, Paul and Sue Huff ph...@mi.rr.com wrote: I just travelled round trip between Michigan and Arizona with a KX1 in my carry-on luggage. The rig was inside some foam packing, with rubber bands around it, in a laptop case. I also had a rack of 8 AA alkaline batteries, antenna wire, etc., along with an iPad, Kindle, digital camera, a couple of magazines, and a cell phone charger all in the case. I sent the bag through the scanner without opening it up. It didn't trigger an alarm and I was not asked to open it up or explain anything. It was my first experience with taking radio gear on a plane and I was surprised. 73, Paul - N8XMS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Cases by Rose
I carry Roses bag everywhere with or without the KX3. I am actually thinking of buying a second one. Ariel NY4G Sent from my iPhone On Mar 9, 2014, at 7:23 PM, Steve Roberts steve...@shoreham.net wrote: I'll second that! A whole station in one small bag and my callsign embroidered on the front. With side and front and backpockets there's plenty of room for throw line and antenna and even my 8 tablet for logging. Steve, W1SFR KX3HELPER.COM Steve Roberts via portable device Original message From Gerry leary gerrylear...@icloud.com Date: 03/09/2014 19:05 (GMT-05:00) To elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject [Elecraft] Cases by Rose thank you Rose! For putting so much love and kindness into your work. I just got one of the cases that throws makes for the KX three. It is an amazing bag! It fits like a glove it is, it is very soft, and it is perfectly made. If you want to carry your KX three and accessories around I would really vote for this bag it is extremely comfortable Sent from my iPhone this time __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Setup Help
You might set up a command memory or two and use a PF button or two to adjust the power level between 25 and 100 watts. 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Richard Thorpe Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 9:41 AM To: Elecraft List Subject: [Elecraft] Setup Help I have my K3 driving an Expert Amp. I set the K3 (with the ATU out) at 25W on each band to drive the Expert to full output. A lot of times I don't want to turn on the amp and use the K3 barefoot at 100W with the ATU switched in. What is the simplest way to do this? I need to change the K3 power out for each band, switch the antenna, switch in the ATU. Is there some simple way to do this? Any suggestions would be appreciated. K6CG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
Maybe you should start OOFA - Offices On The Air. I agree about TSA. Just let them do their jobs. 73, matt W6NIA On Mon, 10 Mar 2014 09:50:03 -0700, you wrote: Thanks guys for the input in TSA and the KX3. I have also traveled extensively for work (domestic and international) but never have taken a radio anywhere. 73, phil, K7PEH P.S. I never give TSA (or, anyone else) a bad attitude about anything. On Mar 10, 2014, at 9:44 AM, WA7SPY wa7...@comcast.net wrote: I have traveled extensively for my work on airlines for the past 20 years. I have taken my QRP rigs on many airlines with wires cables and my HFp potable antenna as carry on. I have never been asked to open my bag as carry on. I have also taken lots of test equipment as carry on and have never been questioned. That is not to say you might be asked to open your checked baggage. It has been my experience to just be patient with the TSA guys and do what they ask. Keep a smile on your face. What ever you do don't give TSA a big attitude and you will be fine. The TSA folks are just doing their job to keep everyone safe even if you do not agree with how they do it. I have also gone to Canada from the US and back many times without issue. Just my two cents worth Glenn Maclean WA7SPY On Mar 10, 2014, at 9:28 AM, Paul and Sue Huff ph...@mi.rr.com wrote: I just travelled round trip between Michigan and Arizona with a KX1 in my carry-on luggage. The rig was inside some foam packing, with rubber bands around it, in a laptop case. I also had a rack of 8 AA alkaline batteries, antenna wire, etc., along with an iPad, Kindle, digital camera, a couple of magazines, and a cell phone charger all in the case. I sent the bag through the scanner without opening it up. It didn't trigger an alarm and I was not asked to open it up or explain anything. It was my first experience with taking radio gear on a plane and I was surprised. 73, Paul - N8XMS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Matt Zilmer, W6NIA -- Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. -A. Lincoln __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
Whatever you do, don't describe any kind of interconnect cabling as Bomb Wire. They don't see the humor in that. On 3/10/2014 9:44 AM, WA7SPY wrote: What ever you do don't give TSA a big attitude and you will be fine. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] New K3 owner, couple of questions (APF vs. DUAL PB, NR under the water sound, KPA3 temp)
Hi, I put together my new K3 without any issues. My 8 and 10 year old daughters helped and they really enjoyed it too. Overall I am very happy with its performance. I do not seem to need PRE on the high bands as much, but I do seem to need ATT on the low bands more... I guess that is by design. I have a few things I need to figure out and the manual does not seem to help: 1. DUAL PB, APF. I am not sure I get the APF to work. I do not hear or see the middle peak of the filter. I think I only get DUAL PB, no matter what I set in the config menu. I am using the latest FW. Any ideas how to verify? 2. NR: I like how the noise goes away, but I do not like the under-the-water sound (K2 owner, no DSP experience). I seem to switch constantly back and forth... I am using the default setting for NR (F1-1). Is there a way to back off the setting slightly to have a better compromise setting? 3. KPA3 temp: The fans are MUCH quieter as my K2's which is good, but I do worry that I have not setup something right...When I monitor the KPA3 temperature, what is the max value that I should watch out for? I am getting up to 41 C during casual operation. Thanks in advance and 73, Andy KU7T __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Setup Help
Richard, I run the expert amp 1K FA with the K3. I run the KAT3 in bypass mode 100% of the time. I also use the amp barefoot sometimes through the amplifier using its antenna tuner in line. I am not completely clear on your line of questioning but feel free to contact me offline. 73, Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Mar 10, 2014, at 9:40 AM, Richard Thorpe kis...@me.com wrote: I have my K3 driving an Expert Amp. I set the K3 (with the ATU out) at 25W on each band to drive the Expert to full output. A lot of times I don’t want to turn on the amp and use the K3 “barefoot” at 100W with the ATU switched in. What is the simplest way to do this? I need to change the K3 power out for each band, switch the antenna, switch in the ATU. Is there some simple way to do this? Any suggestions would be appreciated. K6CG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
I took my K3 in carry-on and the TSA was pointedly disinterested in it. 73, Mike NF4L On Mar 10, 2014, at 11:50 AM, Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com wrote: Interested in knowing the deal with this because I am taking my K3 to inlaws in EL09 in two weeks. Thanks for asking Phil. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Mar 10, 2014, at 8:49 AM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] New K3 owner, couple of questions (APF vs. DUAL PB, NR under the water sound, KPA3 temp)
Andy, Congratulations on the new K3! I've had mine about three years and love it. I can only answer one part of one question for you - the Dual PB comes into play only in RTTY operations. It shouldn't enabled for other modes. To help you learn about your K3, you might consider purchasing Fred Cady's book, The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration, and Operation, from Lulu.com (http://www.lulu.com/shop/search.ep?keyWords=Fred+Cadytype=Not+Servicesite search=lulu.comq=). It will tell you all you need to know, and then some, about the K3. And, no, Fred isn't giving me kick-backs for promoting his book. I'm just another happy customer with no financial interest (unless you count knowing how to run the multi-thousands of dollars piece of equipment at my operating station). Hope this helps. 73 de, -- Ian Ian Kahn, KM4IK Roswell, GA EM74ua km4ik@gmail.com K3 #281, P3 #688, KPA500 #1468 HRD v5.x/6.0 Test Team -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Andreas Hofmann Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 1:07 PM To: 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: [Elecraft] New K3 owner, couple of questions (APF vs. DUAL PB, NR under the water sound, KPA3 temp) Hi, I put together my new K3 without any issues. My 8 and 10 year old daughters helped and they really enjoyed it too. Overall I am very happy with its performance. I do not seem to need PRE on the high bands as much, but I do seem to need ATT on the low bands more... I guess that is by design. I have a few things I need to figure out and the manual does not seem to help: 1. DUAL PB, APF. I am not sure I get the APF to work. I do not hear or see the middle peak of the filter. I think I only get DUAL PB, no matter what I set in the config menu. I am using the latest FW. Any ideas how to verify? 2. NR: I like how the noise goes away, but I do not like the under-the-water sound (K2 owner, no DSP experience). I seem to switch constantly back and forth... I am using the default setting for NR (F1-1). Is there a way to back off the setting slightly to have a better compromise setting? 3. KPA3 temp: The fans are MUCH quieter as my K2's which is good, but I do worry that I have not setup something right...When I monitor the KPA3 temperature, what is the max value that I should watch out for? I am getting up to 41 C during casual operation. Thanks in advance and 73, Andy KU7T __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
I took my old IC-706MK2G through on its way to Maui, and the TSA guy had all sorts of questions: where did I buy it, what did it cost - then how well did it work - turns out he was a ham ... You just never know. - 73 de Mike, K6MKF, W6NAG, Secretary - NCDXC, IDXG, ADXG, RRC #933, K3-P3-KPA500-KAT500 Addict, Maui -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Reublin Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 10:14 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ? I took my K3 in carry-on and the TSA was pointedly disinterested in it. 73, Mike NF4L On Mar 10, 2014, at 11:50 AM, Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com wrote: Interested in knowing the deal with this because I am taking my K3 to inlaws in EL09 in two weeks. Thanks for asking Phil. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Mar 10, 2014, at 8:49 AM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] New K3 owner, couple of questions (APF vs. DUAL PB, NR under the water sound, KPA3 temp)
I saved this gem of a post from Jack WA9FVP Re: [Elecraft] [K3]Noise Filter (NF) ADJ wa9fvp Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:19:36 -0800 There's no documentation but as far as I can tell-- F1-x through F4-x defines the amount of noise reduction or how aggressive the filter attacks the I.F. noise. F5-X through F8-X defines the amount of reduction and the level that's mixed with the filtered and non-filtered I.F. Note that m which means mix will appear after F5-X and above. X defines the delay. Delay is the amount of time it takes for the filter to converge on a non-sinusoidal signal or the noise. The higher the number, the longer it takes for the noise to reduce to a low level. I hope this helps. Jack WA9FVP F1-x through F4-x are for CW F5-x through F8-x are for SSB On 3/10/2014 12:06 PM, Andreas Hofmann wrote: Hi, I put together my new K3 without any issues. My 8 and 10 year old daughters helped and they really enjoyed it too. Overall I am very happy with its performance. I do not seem to need PRE on the high bands as much, but I do seem to need ATT on the low bands more... I guess that is by design. I have a few things I need to figure out and the manual does not seem to help: 1. DUAL PB, APF. I am not sure I get the APF to work. I do not hear or see the middle peak of the filter. I think I only get DUAL PB, no matter what I set in the config menu. I am using the latest FW. Any ideas how to verify? 2. NR: I like how the noise goes away, but I do not like the under-the-water sound (K2 owner, no DSP experience). I seem to switch constantly back and forth... I am using the default setting for NR (F1-1). Is there a way to back off the setting slightly to have a better compromise setting? 3. KPA3 temp: The fans are MUCH quieter as my K2's which is good, but I do worry that I have not setup something right...When I monitor the KPA3 temperature, what is the max value that I should watch out for? I am getting up to 41 C during casual operation. Thanks in advance and 73, Andy KU7T -- GB 73 K5OAI Sam Morgan __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
All the while, finding out if you are The Real Deal 73, matt W6NIA On Mon, 10 Mar 2014 10:17:14 -0700, you wrote: I took my old IC-706MK2G through on its way to Maui, and the TSA guy had all sorts of questions: where did I buy it, what did it cost - then how well did it work - turns out he was a ham ... You just never know. - 73 de Mike, K6MKF, W6NAG, Secretary - NCDXC, IDXG, ADXG, RRC #933, K3-P3-KPA500-KAT500 Addict, Maui -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Reublin Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 10:14 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ? I took my K3 in carry-on and the TSA was pointedly disinterested in it. 73, Mike NF4L On Mar 10, 2014, at 11:50 AM, Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com wrote: Interested in knowing the deal with this because I am taking my K3 to inlaws in EL09 in two weeks. Thanks for asking Phil. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Mar 10, 2014, at 8:49 AM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Matt Zilmer, W6NIA -- Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. -A. Lincoln __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
I take my K3 to Aruba in a backpack several times a year. About half the time, TSA at SFO flags it and asks me to take it out of the backpack to be run through separately. But that has never been any kind of problem, other than a few minutes delay. 73, andy ae6y -Original Message- From: Keith Heimbold Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 8:50 AM To: Phil Hystad Cc: elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ? Interested in knowing the deal with this because I am taking my K3 to inlaws in EL09 in two weeks. Thanks for asking Phil. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Mar 10, 2014, at 8:49 AM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
Before retiring I was doing about 250K miles a year on United for my employer. The KX3 hadn't yet been invented but I usually traveled with an HT and sometimes a NorCal-40 with wire antenna and a mini-paddle. I was never denied boarding with them. However the amount of attention they got at TSA was, as best as I could discern, a function of which airport I was at, time of day, the phase of the moon, and whether or not Saturn was somewhere. I wear braces on both legs from old injuries, I always fly in cargo shorts so they can see them, and I always get some attention. The radios were a crap shoot however. Heading for Ft Lauderdale and a Canal Cruise, I took my KX1 and a wire antenna. I opted against the MP-1 since the resonator looks a lot like a pipe bomb on the Xray. Nobody even asked about the radios. I always had a copy of my license and the radio manual with them. YMMV 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2014 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 2014 - www.cqp.org On 3/10/2014 9:10 AM, k...@cfl.rr.com wrote: Have taken K3 through TSA security many times, including most recent trip to Montserrat. I put it in a Pelican case. In most cases they do not bat an eye, and do not even open the case. I also put a copy of my license and spare cable ties in the case for re-sealing. Now, the suitcase that has all the wires, coax, spare connectors, etc., etc. that almost always gets opened after X-ray. Try explaining some of that stuff to inspectors out of the country! BTW, if you are going out of the country, it is always a good idea to carry a copy of your receipt w/serial number. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
I just took my KX3 to Belize in my carryon bag and no problems last week. Jim V31AJ and NN5O James A. Carmody, Attorney Arbitrator 19 S. Almondell Way The Woodlands, TX 77354 carm...@lawyer.com Voice: 713 333 2002 FAX: 832 442 3305 Direct: 713 446 4234 www.carmodylex.com THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MESSAGE IS PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL AND INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE ABOVE NAMED RECIPIENT. ANY DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION OR COPYING OF THIS COMMUNICATION OR WORK PRODUCT IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS COMMUNICATION IN ERROR, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE SENDER BY TELEPHONE. I take my K3 to Aruba in a backpack several times a year. About half the time, TSA at SFO flags it and asks me to take it out of the backpack to be run through separately. But that has never been any kind of problem, other than a few minutes delay. 73, andy ae6y -Original Message- From: Keith Heimbold Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 8:50 AM To: Phil Hystad Cc: elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ? Interested in knowing the deal with this because I am taking my K3 to inlaws in EL09 in two weeks. Thanks for asking Phil. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Mar 10, 2014, at 8:49 AM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
On 3/10/2014 9:50 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: Thanks guys for the input in TSA and the KX3. I have also traveled extensively for work (domestic and international) but never have taken a radio anywhere. We don't fly anymore (last trip was overseas 7 years ago) but take AMTRAK on a regular basis - no inspections, no hassle, no problem using the radio onboard. When we did fly, the last time that a radio (handheld) was questioned was in 1992 (pre-TSA). The 2007 trip involved six security checks and not once was my h-h questioned by TSA or the foreign equivalents. P.S. I never give TSA (or, anyone else) a bad attitude about anything. I've been on the other side of the counter - 28 years as an FCC agent, now safely retired - and I always appreciated folks that had good attitude. -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane (the other Phil) Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
On 3/10/2014 9:54 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote: Whatever you do, don't describe any kind of interconnect cabling as Bomb Wire. They don't see the humor in that. For sure. A law school classmate of mine made some joke about hi-jacking and they wrote him up. Kept him from being admitted to the bar for a year until it was expunged from his record. 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
I tool my KX3 to Belgium from Charlotte around Christmas 2013 - no issues. It was in Roses bag with a Hardrock amp Ariel NY4G Sent from my iPhone On Mar 10, 2014, at 11:52 AM, Matt Zilmer mzil...@roadrunner.com wrote: I've flown commercially with my KX3 on three round trips, all domestic flights. The KX3 was in the middle of the carry-on bag, padded with clothing, etc. The last time out, TSA wanted to inspect the unit, and asked me to show them the batteries. No worries with that! 73, matt W6NIA On Mon, 10 Mar 2014 08:49:08 -0700, you wrote: Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Matt Zilmer, W6NIA -- Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. -A. Lincoln __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
I took my K3 and KPA-500 to J6 in 2011 carry on. No issues. Just be prepared for them to take you aside and check it out. I was stopped a few times and other time waved on by. I did talk to one of the TSA guys and he said that I should have been stopped each and every time because of what the stuff looked like under the xray. They swabbed the rig and amp for explosives. No big deal. Just keep your ham license handy. Mike W0MU On 3/10/2014 9:49 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
Just so long as they don't toss it in a bucket of water -- or worse! Phil w7ox On 3/10/14, 10:23 AM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote: I took my K3 and KPA-500 to J6 in 2011 carry on. No issues. Just be prepared for them to take you aside and check it out. I was stopped a few times and other time waved on by. I did talk to one of the TSA guys and he said that I should have been stopped each and every time because of what the stuff looked like under the xray. They swabbed the rig and amp for explosives. No big deal. Just keep your ham license handy. Mike W0MU On 3/10/2014 9:49 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Power Out
Can I have different “Power Out” levels on each antenna? i.e. 25W out per band on antenna 1 and 100W out per band on antenna 2? If not is this a feature that could be added/needed/wanted in the future? K6CG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Re: KXPA100 SN 707 Total Frustration with this Amp
Thanks to all that replied either directly or via the reflector. Today I removed the back plate and checked the coax connectors. They were installed on the proper place on the board and were fully seated. I decided to start over from scratch and took everything apart. I tightened every screw on the back plate and reinstalled the hex nut on the rs232 jack and checked everything with my fluke. I reseated the coax connectors on the board and reinstalled the case then the back and front plates per the assembly manual. I configured the kx3 per the Amp Manual and tested into an IFR 1600 on all HF Bands with no faults. I then added the Palstar and AL80B back in line. I keyed up the KX3 with al80b in standby and tuner bypassed. All was ok no faults on 10 - 20 Hexxbeam. I tried another antenna that required the tuner and got an error. I reduced power and fine tuned the Palstar. The SWR to fault must be sensitive in the amp since swr was under 4 before I retuned. Everything appears to be working correctly. Again thanks to all who replied. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] New K3 owner, couple of questions (APF vs. DUAL PB, NR under the water sound, KPA3 temp)
Regarding the APF there are a couple of notes (in the KX3 area!) which may help: http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/tips/Using%20APF%20for%20weak%20signal%20CW%20work%20the%20K3%20and%20KX3.pdf http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/tips/Using%20APF%20with%20the%20K3%20and%20KX3.pdf Phil On 3/10/14, 10:06 AM, Andreas Hofmann wrote: Hi, I put together my new K3 without any issues. My 8 and 10 year old daughters helped and they really enjoyed it too. Overall I am very happy with its performance. I do not seem to need PRE on the high bands as much, but I do seem to need ATT on the low bands more... I guess that is by design. I have a few things I need to figure out and the manual does not seem to help: 1. DUAL PB, APF. I am not sure I get the APF to work. I do not hear or see the middle peak of the filter. I think I only get DUAL PB, no matter what I set in the config menu. I am using the latest FW. Any ideas how to verify? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] New K3 owner, couple of questions (APF vs. DUAL PB, NR under the water sound, KPA3 temp)
And in the Config Menu you need to set DUAL PB to APF vs. nor Phil On 3/10/14, 11:38 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote: Regarding the APF there are a couple of notes (in the KX3 area!) which may help: http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/tips/Using%20APF%20for%20weak%20signal%20CW%20work%20the%20K3%20and%20KX3.pdf http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/tips/Using%20APF%20with%20the%20K3%20and%20KX3.pdf Phil On 3/10/14, 10:06 AM, Andreas Hofmann wrote: Hi, I put together my new K3 without any issues. My 8 and 10 year old daughters helped and they really enjoyed it too. Overall I am very happy with its performance. I do not seem to need PRE on the high bands as much, but I do seem to need ATT on the low bands more... I guess that is by design. I have a few things I need to figure out and the manual does not seem to help: 1. DUAL PB, APF. I am not sure I get the APF to work. I do not hear or see the middle peak of the filter. I think I only get DUAL PB, no matter what I set in the config menu. I am using the latest FW. Any ideas how to verify? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Overheating when portable
A non air flow thought I had: I wonder if adding external finned heat sinks under the two bolts holding the PA transistors to the existing heat sink would have any appreciable effect. The other thought I've had is putting some heat sink compound, like Arctic Silver 5, between those transistors and the panel they mount to, in order to improve heat conduction (though it seems Elecraft would have included this in be build if beneficial). 73, Phil w7ox __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
Greetings, I've taken my kx3 and accessories (mp 1 antenna, coax, radial wires, mfj telescoping whip, signal link USB, various cables etc etc) as carry on in a pelican case several times. As others have stated, TSA hasn't even blinked an eye at me. They were more concerned with the medallion and chain that I left around my neck. Enjoy and safe travels. 73 Steve KS6PD On Monday, March 10, 2014, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net javascript:; This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] TSA
I when I deployed with FEMA my luggage was always inspected. One way flights booked at the last minute is a definite trigger. I always carried my radio gear in a backpack and carried it on. Never had an issue. Now they questioned the sandbag plate I used to carry for a GPS. Couldn't figure out what it was. Even explaining it didn't always bring quick understanding but the radios were never a problem. John ke4d Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
On Mon, 10 Mar 2014 11:02:33 -0700, Phil Kane wrote: For sure. A law school classmate of mine made some joke about hi-jacking and they wrote him up. Kept him from being admitted to the bar for a year until it was expunged from his record. One would have to question the intelligence of an attorney who would do such a thing. Gary __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
Has anyone checked their K3 into baggage check in? I have a larger pelican case that has additional accessories. Any bad experiences checking ham radio equipment in? Thanks, Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Mar 10, 2014, at 1:03 PM, mcduf...@ag0n.net wrote: On Mon, 10 Mar 2014 11:02:33 -0700, Phil Kane wrote: For sure. A law school classmate of mine made some joke about hi-jacking and they wrote him up. Kept him from being admitted to the bar for a year until it was expunged from his record. One would have to question the intelligence of an attorney who would do such a thing. Gary __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] New K3 owner, couple of questions (APF vs. DUAL PB, NR under the water sound, KPA3 temp)
Hi Andy, 1. The Dual PB/APF button has multiple functions. First of all, it is different in CW than in RTTY, and it doesn't do anything in other modes (SSB, DATA A, etc.). In CW, the Dual PB button has two functions, depending on whether CONFIG:DUAL PB is set to APF or NOR. In the APF configuration in CW, it is a very narrow audio peaking filter. Tuning of signals is touchy - even a 10-20 Hz change can make the difference between copy and no copy on a weak signal. The APF doesn't do much for strong signals - it's for pulling very weak CW signals out of the noise. In the NOR configuration in CW, the dual PB filter gives you a stepped filter bandpass, with a 150 Hz center portion set within a broader context bandpass about 20 dB down from the central bandpass; the width of the broader context bandpass is controlled by the WIDTH control. The effect is most obvious when WIDTH is set wide, say to 700-1000 Hz. Without the DUAL PB, signals several hundred Hz away but within the bandpass are strong; with DUAL PB, they are attenuated but still audible, although not as strong as signals within the narrower central bandpass; when WIDTH is narrowed down, with or without DUAL PB signals that far away become inaudible. When WIDTH is at, say, 400 Hz or so, the effect of the DUAL PB setting is not quite as obvious - the stepped response is not all that different from what you may be used to using normal crystal filtering without DSP. In RTTY (FSK D or AFSK A), the Dual PB button gives you a dual peak filter peaked on the two tones of the RTTY signal. In theory, this actually degrades the performance of a well-designed demodulator, so you might be better off not using it routinely, but in the situation where there are two overlapping RTTY signals with the mark or space of the interfering signal in between the mark and space of the one you are trying to work, it may help reduce the interference. 2. I can't help with NR. 3. KPA3 temp: at 41C, from a thermal point of view your PA is loafing. In heavier use (RTTY or heavy CW contesting use), it will climb up into the 50s or even the low 60s (depends on the ambient temperature, of course), and the fans will speed up. You can hear what the fans sound like at the different speed levels by using the CONFIG:KPA3 menu and changing it temporarily from NOR to FN1, FN2, FN3 or FN4. I don't think I have ever gotten my PA temp high enough to switch to the FN4 level automatically (somewhere around 65-70C, perhaps?), but I have reached the FN2 and FN3 levels during contests (FN3 mostly in RTTY). The KPA3 is supposed to protect itself by shutting off at 84C, but I've never seen anything approaching that level. You may see the PA TEMP indication change slightly during transmit as compared to receive. I believe this is caused by the voltage difference between TX and RX (if for no other reason than resistive losses in the power cable). You can set the PA TEMP display to RX-only if necessary to avoid this effect. 73, Rich VE3KI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
On 3/10/2014 1:06 PM, Keith Heimbold wrote: Has anyone checked their K3 into baggage check in? Not ham equipment but seven years ago (the last time I flew) I packed a CPAP (breathing assistance machine) in a suitcase whose tag clearly said MEDICAL EQUIPMENT and it went through checked luggage in several countries with no problems even though the x-ray showed motors and wires and circuit boards. 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Intermittent Audio on K3
Some time ago I started losing audio while using my K3 I use Line in audio The symptom goes as follows: talking along and next thing you know there is no RF, further research shows that the radio is still in transmit but there is no audio. Put an adapter and scope on the audio input Now I have absolutely assessed that there is audio going in to the radio when this condition occurs. Initially all that was needed to get going again was to un key and re key the transmitter. But within the last few weeks it now needs a power cycle of the radio to regain audio. This occurs about 30-90 seconds into a transmission. My next step will be to take the radio apart and start re seating all connections. Another clue gained this morning on 75 meters was that when my audio quits, the other station can still hear me very very faintly. Lending credence to the audio theory. I have never used the front panel mic on this radio, but I do have an MH2 from K2 days that I might re purpose to plug into the front and see what the results may be. While I prepare for the next step in troubleshooting, has anyone else ever seen this anomaly ? 73, Phil K3TUF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
EVERY time since there's been a TSA I have always had 3 or more chargers, etc. cables in my carry-on, and have NEVER had them look inside. By the way, the last trip my wife and I took, on the return portion, all of a sudden we were preferred or prequalified-or whatever it's called, and got to go through a separate and VERY minimal line, with no shoe removal nor pocket emptying. 3 minutes tops. Awesome! Ed Tanton website: http://www.n4xy.com All emails IN OUT checked by Norton AntiVirus with AutoProtect -- Wag more / Bark less -- __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] New K3 owner, couple of questions (APF vs. DUAL PB, NR under the water sound, KPA3 temp)
Not using the dual pass-band mode, due to the degradation Rich notes, is the consensus of some of the best RTTY contest operators of our acquaintance. Jack, W6NF/VE4SNA Shelley, K7MKL On 3/10/2014 1:21 PM, Richard Ferch wrote: In RTTY (FSK D or AFSK A), the Dual PB button gives you a dual peak filter peaked on the two tones of the RTTY signal. In theory, this actually degrades the performance of a well-designed demodulator, so you might be better off not using it routinely, but in the situation where there are two overlapping RTTY signals with the mark or space of the interfering signal in between the mark and space of the one you are trying to work, it may help reduce the interference. 73, Rich VE3KI --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KX3 beta firmware rev. 1.94: Improved operation with KXPA100; limiter for use when AGC is off; etc.
KX3 beta firmware rev 1.94 (with DSP rev 1.28) is now available. See release notes below. You'll need the latest version of our KX3 Utility application (1.13.8.24) to download and install firmware. For full instructions on loading beta releases, as well as KX3 Utility, see our KX3 software page: http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/KX3_software.htm 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 1.94 / DSP 1.28, 3-8-2014 * 8.5-9.5 MHz TRANSMIT AND ATU OPERATION IMPROVED: Corrected low power output in this range, which also allows the ATU to function normally. Note: Applies only if the KX3 is enabled for transmit in this range (U.S. “MARS” allocations, etc.). * KXPA100 POWER SETTING IMPROVEMENT: The KX3’s PWR control can now be adjusted across the 10-watt/11-watt boundary in either direction during transmit (including TUNE mode) without causing a large spike in KXPA100 power output. Also, during TUNE, the “TX” knob function is now always assigned to power output rather than keyer speed or mic gain. * AGC-OFF AF LIMITER NOW WORKING: Some operators prefer to turn off AGC and control gain manually using the KX3’s RF GAIN control. However, if an extremely strong signal is present with AGC off, audio output can be uncomfortably loud. The KX3 provides an AF limiter for the AGC-off case. Use the AF LIM menu entry to adjust the threshold at which limiting takes place. For Application Programmers (see the K3/KX3 Programmer’s Reference): * PO (POWER OUTPUT READ) COMMAND NOW USABLE IN QRO MODE (KXPA100 ENABLED): As with the KX3’s bar graph, the “PO” command returns an estimate of KXPA100 power output based on KX3 drive level. (You can use the KXPA100’s “^PF” command to read the amp’s power output more accurately.) * OM COMMAND NOW SHOWS KXAT100 AND KX3-2M OPTIONS: These are represented by the letters ‘T’ and ‘X’ respectively in the “OM” response. * ATU.X MD MENU ENTRY (KXAT100 ATU MODE) NOW REMOTELY ACCESSIBLE: When the PA MODE menu entry is set to ON, the ATU MD menu entry changes to ATU.X MD to show the mode of the KXAT100 external ATU. The “MP” command can now be used to read (but not set) the KXAT100’s mode in this case. (To change the mode, use the KXPA100’s ^MP command.) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
I make several trip a year through security with my K3 station. Radio, laptop, PS, keyer, and all of the accessories, in carry on baggage. The only consistency is how inconsistent the TSA is in checking bags. The only constant that I have found is that the less time I have to catch my flight, the more likely TSA is make me unpack everything! Gregg W6IZT -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 11:49 AM To: elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ? Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
I regularly travel to New Hampshire with radio equipment in my checked luggage. The radio is a Small Wonder Labs PSK-20 which is quite small, but then there is the SignaLink, a 2 element 20M wire beam, power supply, connecting cables etc. The bag is inspected about 60% of the time as shown by the TSA love notes. Other than an inspection notice, I haven't had any problems. I also usually carry on a HT in a Pelican case for communication with my airport ride. I have had them open the case, so I have to repack it, but no other problems. TSA people appreciate being treated with politeness. They have NO sense of humor. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV On 3/10/14 at 1:06 PM, ag...@hotmail.com (Keith Heimbold) wrote: Has anyone checked their K3 into baggage check in? I have a larger pelican case that has additional accessories. Any bad experiences checking ham radio equipment in? --- Bill Frantz| If the site is supported by | Periwinkle (408)356-8506 | ads, you are the product.| 16345 Englewood Ave www.pwpconsult.com | | Los Gatos, CA 95032 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
Sure they do, just make sure it has nothing to do with travel, security, etc. Coming home on my last pleasure trip, the TSA agent was making conversation, and I said it was a great trip! He said too bad you have to go back to work. I told him I'd been fired. He said sorry, I said no big deal, my boss was an expletive redacted. He said I've had that problem. I said so you were self-employed too? He laughed out loud, and didn't flag me for extra security. I think being polite, and treating them like a fellow human being goes a long way. Do what you can to make their job easier. 73 -- Lynn On 3/10/2014 3:51 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: TSA people appreciate being treated with politeness. They have NO sense of humor. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Intermittent Audio on K3
losing audio while using my K3 Phil, I had similar characteristics, involving speaker audio. Loosen screws for the front panel and pull it off and reseat. It fixed my problem and the rig has been running for 6 weeks. Of course Murphy is watching me and sees the rest of the little screws in a cup on the shelf above the K3. As soon as I button it all back up he is prepared to resurrect the problem. Rick K2XT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Miscellaneous Accessory Board Project
K4SOC Sam KD8JXJ Bill KA5QQA Rob WC7SDale I have placed the order for three (3) board panels, each containing three (3) boards. When I have received them I will cut the panels into individual boards and send them upon receipt of payment. The cost for 3 panels amounts to $US 109.70 (includes shipping) so the cost per board would be $12.19 plus shipping (if my OLD math is correct). I will notify each of you when I have the boards ready to ship. 73 Tom KG7CFC On Sun, 9 Mar 2014 17:50:11 -0700 Thomas Taylor li...@comcast.net wrote: Would any of you K2 owners want to get together to order the PCB's for a quantity discount? Thanks, Tom KG7CFC On Sun, 9 Mar 2014 07:29:22 -0700 (PDT) Dave KW4M gene...@bellsouth.net wrote: I've recently completed a project for the K2 that merges the W3FPR fixed-level audio output circuit, K6XX tuning indicator circuit, CW computer keying circuit, and optionally the unpcbs.com Internal Mic Adapter. These functions are included on a single circuit board that plugs into the K2 front panel board. Two microphone connector pins are used to bring the fixed-level audio output and the CW keying signals outside the radio. Complete details can be found here. http://www.genebitsystems.com/david/K2MiscAccessoryBoard/index.htm 73, Dave KW4M -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-Miscellaneous-Accessory-Board-Project-tp7585246.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can read. - Mark Twain ^^ --... ...-- / -.- --. --... -.-. ..-. -.-. Tom Taylor - retired penguin - KG7CFC AMD Phenom II x4 955 -- 4GB RAM -- 2x1.5TB sata2 openSUSE 13.1_RC2-x86_64 KDE 4.12.1, FF 25.0, claws-mail 3.9.2 registered linux user 263467 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
As an attorney here in Texas for 39 years, my experience has been that our profession is the most closely watched and disciplined of any I know. It is hard to get to take the Texas Bar exam. You need letters from everyone for whom you have worked recommending you, etc. Last time I checked, Texas publicly disciplined and disbarred more attorneys than any other state on a % basis. Is this harsh? Was your law school classmate treated unfairly? I don't know, but don't play games at the airport in Texas even if you have a KX3. Jim NN5O James A. Carmody, Attorney Arbitrator 19 S. Almondell Way The Woodlands, TX 77354 carm...@lawyer.com Voice: 713 333 2002 FAX: 832 442 3305 Direct: 713 446 4234 www.carmodylex.com From: mcduf...@ag0n.net mcduf...@ag0n.net To: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 3:03 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ? On Mon, 10 Mar 2014 11:02:33 -0700, Phil Kane wrote: For sure. A law school classmate of mine made some joke about hi-jacking and they wrote him up. Kept him from being admitted to the bar for a year until it was expunged from his record. One would have to question the intelligence of an attorney who would do such a thing. Gary __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Fw: Re: KX3 through TSA Security ?
this is going to go on for a while isnt it ?? Bob K3DJC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Fw: Re: KX3 through TSA Security ?
Uh Huh..afraid so On 11 March 2014 11:25, riese-k3...@juno.com wrote: this is going to go on for a while isnt it ?? Bob K3DJC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- *Gary - VK1ZZ, K3NHLSkype: Gary.VK1ZZhttp://www.qsl.net/vk1zz http://www.qsl.net/vk1zzMotorhome Portable* *Grumpy's House* *Elecraft K3KPA500FTKAT500FT* __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Fw: Re: KX3 through TSA Security ?
End of Thread. 73, Eric List Moderate and Moderator.. elecraft.com On 3/10/2014 6:38 PM, Gary Gregory wrote: Uh Huh..afraid so On 11 March 2014 11:25, riese-k3...@juno.com wrote: this is going to go on for a while isnt it ?? Bob K3DJC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
Four times and they never batted an eye. Sniffed it once for drugs, but that's all. 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com To: elecraft Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 11:49 AM Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ? Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
