[Elecraft] W6SFM Bug Roundup Event is coming Next Weekend!

[W6SFM]

Announcing W6SFM'sBUG ROUNDUP 

The Samuel F. Morse Amateur Radio Club, a Sacramento, California based 
CW enthusiast club wanted a special time to bring bug operators together 
on the air. In the same spirit as ARRL's Straight Key Night, 
participants are encouraged to make simple, conversational, 
“chewing-the-fat” QSOs using their bug type key. This is an opportunity 
to exercise, share and exhibit your personalized fist. This is NOT a 
contest. However, there is a very easy and quick registration form found 
athttps://w6sfm.com/bug-roundup/. Once you've optionally registered for 
the event simply Call "CQ BR" so folks know you are a Bug Roundup 
Participant.  So lets grab that bug, clean those contacts, and let’er 
fly! We want to hear that “Banana Boat / Lake Erie Swing" or that 
commercial KPH/WCC quality fist.


Reserve the date! The event begins on Friday May 18th (00:00 UTC) and 
concludes Sunday May 20th (00:00 UTC)

That's 5:00 PM Friday evening until  5 PM Pacific Time (LOCAL)

For more information, to register your station, and to help assist in 
spotting, potentially increasing QSOs, an On-line chat window link can 
be found near the bottom of Bug Roundup home page located at 
https://w6sfm.com/bug-roundup/  We hope to hear you all on the air! 73,


W6SFM
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - FT8

[N2TK, Tony]

Tnx Fred.

Tony

 

From: Cady, Fred [mailto:fc...@montana.edu] 
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2018 6:54 PM
To: N2TK, Tony ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - FT8

 

File -> Settings and then you will see General.

Cheers,

Fred KE7X

 

 

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   > on behalf of N2TK, Tony
 >
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 4:40 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net  
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - FT8 

 

Finally setting up FT8. I downloaded and installed WSJT-X v 1.8.0.

The print out instructions I have says to start with the GENERAL tab. But
there is no GENERAL tab. I have File, Configurations, View, Mode, Decode,
Save, Tools and Help. I also plan on using the Codec in the K3. This K3 has
been upgraded also with USB.

Can someone point me to the correct direction to get my K3 setup?

 

Also, I understand I need a way to keep better time for my K3. What's the
recommended software to do that?

 

Tnx for any feedback

73,

N2TK, Tony

 

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - FT8

[Josh Fiden]

Meinberg NTP for time sync. 

I used to use Dimension 4 but the consensus seems to be Meinberg is better.   
Never had issues with either. 

73,
Josh W6XU

Sent from my mobile device

> On May 7, 2018, at 3:40 PM, N2TK, Tony  wrote:
> 
> Finally setting up FT8. I downloaded and installed WSJT-X v 1.8.0.
> 
> The print out instructions I have says to start with the GENERAL tab. But
> there is no GENERAL tab. I have File, Configurations, View, Mode, Decode,
> Save, Tools and Help. I also plan on using the Codec in the K3. This K3 has
> been upgraded also with USB.
> 
> Can someone point me to the correct direction to get my K3 setup?
> 
> 
> 
> Also, I understand I need a way to keep better time for my K3. What's the
> recommended software to do that?
> 
> 
> 
> Tnx for any feedback
> 
> 73,
> 
> N2TK, Tony
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - FT8

[Cady, Fred]

File -> Settings and then you will see General.

Cheers,

Fred KE7X




From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of N2TK, Tony 
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 4:40 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - FT8

Finally setting up FT8. I downloaded and installed WSJT-X v 1.8.0.

The print out instructions I have says to start with the GENERAL tab. But
there is no GENERAL tab. I have File, Configurations, View, Mode, Decode,
Save, Tools and Help. I also plan on using the Codec in the K3. This K3 has
been upgraded also with USB.

Can someone point me to the correct direction to get my K3 setup?



Also, I understand I need a way to keep better time for my K3. What's the
recommended software to do that?



Tnx for any feedback

73,

N2TK, Tony



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[Elecraft] K3 - FT8

[N2TK, Tony]

Finally setting up FT8. I downloaded and installed WSJT-X v 1.8.0.

The print out instructions I have says to start with the GENERAL tab. But
there is no GENERAL tab. I have File, Configurations, View, Mode, Decode,
Save, Tools and Help. I also plan on using the Codec in the K3. This K3 has
been upgraded also with USB.

Can someone point me to the correct direction to get my K3 setup?

 

Also, I understand I need a way to keep better time for my K3. What's the
recommended software to do that?

 

Tnx for any feedback

73,

N2TK, Tony

 

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 EQ settings?

[Clay Autery]

I did a lot of A-B testing on my K3s TX EQ settings, using Jim's base settings 
vs flat EQ, high base, flat mid/treb, et al. settings in various conditions on 
multiple bands.
Mostly for fun, because the science is well established...
Yes, I got more "you sound good, full, et al." with flat or boosted bass from 
stations that could copy on both settings...
BUT, I was able to demonstrate conclusively that more stations in "fringe" 
reception conditions copied when using full cut base, flat mid, and boosted 
highs.  I actually mapped it out.
Now I use a customized version of Jim's base rec that fits MY specific mic 
best.  (I don't need to boost the highs as much).
Win4K3 Suite allows me to store different settings based on purpose...
73,Clay, KY5G


Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
 Original message From: Jim Brown  
Date: 5/7/18  12:52  (GMT-06:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: 
[Elecraft] K3 EQ settings? 
Not quite what I recommend.  My "starting point for typical ham mics 
like the Yamaha CM500 headset is:

Bands 1, 2, and 3:  Maximum cut (-18)
Band 4:  -6
Bands 5, 6: 0
Band 7: +6
Band 8 +6

Set Mic Gain and CMP for indicated Gain Reduction of 10 dB on peaks.

Then, get signal reports from trained listeners who have their IF 
bandwidth set for 2.7-2.8 kHz.  These are settings for maximum audio 
"punch" to get through QRM and noise. They get rid of un-needed bass 
which makes no contribution to speech intelligibility and boosts highs a 
bit because they DO contribute a lot. Ignore reports that tell you that 
you lack bass -- you don't want it, because it wastes TX power.

These settings increase the effective voice power by about 13 dB 
(multiplying power by 20).

73, Jim K9YC

On 5/6/2018 6:23 PM, Mike Markowski wrote:
> On 05/06/2018 06:37 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
>> I got mine from Jim, K9YC, a retired audio professional designer and 
>> consultant in large venues.  They are:
>>
>> 1 -14
>> 2 -10
>> 3 -6
>> 4 -2
>> 5 0
>> 6 +4
>> 7 +6
>> 8 +10 


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[Elecraft] Looking for RFI snapshots...

[Dave Cole (NK7Z)]

I am looking for a few P3 snapshots of KNOWN RFI sources for my page at:

https://www.nk7z.net/rfi-snapshots/

if you have any screen captures of RFI on your P3, I would love them for 
my page.  There are a number there already, but I would like a lot more...


Please send them to me directly, OFF LIST.

--
73s and thanks,
Dave
NK7Z
https://www.nk7z.net
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[Elecraft] WTB K3100

[Arthur Lewis]

*Want to buy a clean K3100.  Must be in perfect working order and have good
amount of additions.  Second receiver preferred but not a deal breaker.*

*Art Lewis *
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[Elecraft] Paddle mounts for KX1 and KX2/3 for sale

[Robert S. McCuskey]

The Palm mounting kit for attaching a Palm Pico Paddle to a KX3 or KX2 has been 
sold.
73, Bob W7BV

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Re: [Elecraft] K3S/K3/KX3 EQ settings ... three (3) different recommended settings??

[Fred Jensen]

The ones I listed are final tweaks from Jim's just posted settings for 
my voice, mic [Heil iC electret in a ProSet], and room acoustic 
characteristics, based on tests with several local-ish friends ... one 
of whom may have been Jim, memory fails here.  Should have been more 
concise.


I put the K3 on the DL, disconnected the P3, and tuned it to my TX QRG.  
The settings I posted cause my voice, mic, and room characteristics to 
pretty much fill the SSB passband.


73,

Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 5/7/2018 11:11 AM, John Altman wrote:

Interesting input ...

and, seems we have 3 different EQ settings from Jim Brown!

Question, were these the original setting suggestions from Jim or are these
the "final" settings after personal adjustments?

Thanks to the group...

John
WA4AIP
K-Line



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[Elecraft] K3S/K3/KX3 EQ settings

[j...@kk9a.com]

I followed Jim's EQ recommendation which he as stated a number of times on
this list. For clarity I posted it here: 
http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2017-April/244127.html I believe
that this is an excellent recommendation. I received a number of
unsolicited "great audio" reports while operating as PJ4R in March WPX.

John KK9A



John Altman wa4aip wrote:

Interesting input ...

and, seems we have 3 different EQ settings from Jim Brown!

Question, were these the original setting suggestions from Jim or are these
the "final" settings after personal adjustments?

Thanks to the group...

John
WA4AIP


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[Elecraft] K3S/K3/KX3 EQ settings ... three (3) different recommended settings??

[John Altman]

Interesting input ...

and, seems we have 3 different EQ settings from Jim Brown!

Question, were these the original setting suggestions from Jim or are these
the "final" settings after personal adjustments?

Thanks to the group...

John
WA4AIP
K-Line

Several experienced ops gave similar recommendations for TX EQ. These
settings are from Jim Brown (K9YC) and I used them without any change.



Freq. Band   50Hz 100Hz200Hz400Hz
800Hz
1600Hz 2400Hz 3200Hz

EQ   -16dB -16dB -16dB -3dB
0
0  0  +3dB



The 3.2kHz boost is optional, use it if it works for you. I did not.





I got mine from Jim, K9YC, a retired audio professional designer and
consultant in large venues.? They are:



1 -14

2 -10

3 -6

4 -2

5 0

6 +4

7 +6

8 +10





Using this config file:



SSB|-16|-16|-16| -6|  0|  3|  5|  6|Brown, Jim K9YC

SSB|-16|-12| -6|  0|  0|  3|  5|  6|Subich Joe W4YV

SSB|-16|-14| -4|  0|  2|  4|  8| 12|(typ) Heil, Bob K9EID

SSB|-16|-16|-10| -6|  4|  6|  8| 12|(dx) Heil, Bob K9EID
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 SWR meter

[Jim Brown]

On 5/7/2018 9:18 AM, Michael Walker wrote:

Move it further away, invest in headphones, etc.   If it is noisy, maybe
drop down 3db to 1/2 power and 1/2 the heat generation.   Put the amp in
another room if you can.


Since I'm primarily a contester, DXer, and weak signal VHF op, nearly 
all my operation is with headphones. The exceptions are WSJT modes, 
where I mostly use the speaker, turned down, and MSK144 on 6M, where I'm 
listening for pings. With the KPA500 on a shelf just above the rig, I've 
done what others suggest -- set the "normal" fan speed a few steps 
higher to increase the time before the fan kicks into "high" after a lot 
of long TX cycles.


I'll do something similar with the KPA1500 when I get around to buying it.

73, Jim K9YC

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[Elecraft] Paddle mounts for KX1 and KX2/3 for sale

[Robert S. McCuskey]

I have for sale a Palm mounting kit for attaching a Palm Pico Paddle to a
KX3 or KX2 and a Begali mounting bracket to attach a Begali Adventurer to a
KX1.

Asking $15 each or $25 for both,  shipped USPS Priority.  Bob - W7BV
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 EQ settings?

[Jim Brown]

Not quite what I recommend.  My "starting point for typical ham mics 
like the Yamaha CM500 headset is:


Bands 1, 2, and 3:  Maximum cut (-18)
Band 4:  -6
Bands 5, 6: 0
Band 7: +6
Band 8 +6

Set Mic Gain and CMP for indicated Gain Reduction of 10 dB on peaks.

Then, get signal reports from trained listeners who have their IF 
bandwidth set for 2.7-2.8 kHz.  These are settings for maximum audio 
"punch" to get through QRM and noise. They get rid of un-needed bass 
which makes no contribution to speech intelligibility and boosts highs a 
bit because they DO contribute a lot. Ignore reports that tell you that 
you lack bass -- you don't want it, because it wastes TX power.


These settings increase the effective voice power by about 13 dB 
(multiplying power by 20).


73, Jim K9YC

On 5/6/2018 6:23 PM, Mike Markowski wrote:

On 05/06/2018 06:37 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
I got mine from Jim, K9YC, a retired audio professional designer and 
consultant in large venues.  They are:


1 -14
2 -10
3 -6
4 -2
5 0
6 +4
7 +6
8 +10 



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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 SWR meter

[Michael Walker]

Yes, this is true

For all these LMDOS amps, you need to dissipate all that heat and the
common way is with a Fan, so you really have no choice but to get used to
it.  You have to move a defined amount of air to do the cooling.  Small
fans need to spin faster to move more air than larger fans spinning
slower.  The more compact the amp is the more air you have to move and it
can be noisy.

Move it further away, invest in headphones, etc.   If it is noisy, maybe
drop down 3db to 1/2 power and 1/2 the heat generation.   Put the amp in
another room if you can.

Like Don said, there is no free lunch.  You can't have big time
amplification without producing heat.

It is all in the math.

Mike va3mw

On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 12:07 PM, Don Butler  wrote:

> Just to clarify as far as the KPA1500 fan noise is concerned and my
> experience with s/n 45.  In auto mode the fan kicks on when the heatsink
> temperature reaches 60 degs C …. I first noted that while I was vigorously
> chasing a DX station in a split CW pileup.   It kicks on at 60 degrees and
> switches back off when the temp goes down …. So, in auto mode, it can be
> rather distracting when it’s right at that threshold and frequently
> switching back and forth ….. so, in that situation, I have been opting to
> turn the fan on manually.   There are five selectable fan speeds …. 1
> through 5 … speeds 1 and 2 are no big deal as far as noise is concerned ….
> Just like any other amp … the noise is there but it’s not excessive … when
> you hit speed 3 the pitch goes up and the noise goes up …. And 4 and 5 are
> progressively more intense … in both pitch and noise level.   I have never
> found it necessary to go to levels 4 or 5… but I’m primarily operating CW
> only …. No full keydown rtty or AM at my station ….  I have needed level 3
> to keep the heatsink temp below 60 degs C while continuously CQing in a
> contest run mode however…. And with all the associated noise good earphones
> are an absolute must.  It really does not take long to cool things down
> when the fans are running at level 3 …. The fans work …. And they do the
> job they’re supposed to do.
>
> There’s no free lunch …. If you’re going to use an amp it’s going to get
> hot … the more you transmit the hotter it will get … and you need to keep
> it as cool as possible.  I have no problem with the high noise levels
> necessary when things get really hot.  I just keep my earphones handy.
>
> Don, N5LZKPA1500 s/n45
>
>
> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
>
> From: j...@kk9a.com
> Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 5:17 AM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] KPA1500 SWR meter
>
> Hopefully Elecraft can duplicate the apparent temperature related SWR
> problem and resolve it.
>
> The loud fan noise contradicts preliminary reviews. Perhaps the early
> testers did not run the amp in a contest environment where it heated up.
> There are over 125 KPA1500's that have been manufactured so they should be
> getting used in all types of environments now. I hope to order one for my
> station, eventually.
>
> John KK9A
>
>
> from: Don Butler n5lz at comcast.net
> date: Sun May 6 18:41:31 EDT 2018
>
> contest. which is the first contest I have operated with the KPA1500
>  the heatsink temperature was down in the mid 40s C at the time 
> and
> in my case it occurred on 160 meters only  SWR as per other meters as
> well as the digital readout on the 1500 were reading 1.2:1 ... and did not
> change even when the LED flashing occurred . but I was getting
> intermittent flashing of all LEDs on the amp's SWR meter 
>
> During the contest I was continuously running on CW with hourly QSO rates
> running between the 70s and 110s  I opted to manually switch on the fan
> to keep the temperature below 60 degs C . level 2 seemed to keep it
> there most of the time  but I did move up to level 3 a few times  (and
> BTW, at that speed the KPA1500 is clearly the noisiest amp I have ever
> owned
>  but, arguably, it may very well be the "coolest" also . headphones
> were absolutely necessary with that noisy fan . clearly much noisier
> than the Alpha 9500 sitting right next door ... which I also used during
> the
> same contest...
>
> So Mike, you're not the only one experiencing this phenomenon whatever
> it is..
>
> Don, N5LZ   (KPA1500 #45)
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 SWR meter

[Don Butler]

Just to clarify as far as the KPA1500 fan noise is concerned and my experience 
with s/n 45.  In auto mode the fan kicks on when the heatsink temperature 
reaches 60 degs C …. I first noted that while I was vigorously chasing a DX 
station in a split CW pileup.   It kicks on at 60 degrees and switches back off 
when the temp goes down …. So, in auto mode, it can be rather distracting when 
it’s right at that threshold and frequently switching back and forth ….. so, in 
that situation, I have been opting to turn the fan on manually.   There are 
five selectable fan speeds …. 1 through 5 … speeds 1 and 2 are no big deal as 
far as noise is concerned …. Just like any other amp … the noise is there but 
it’s not excessive … when you hit speed 3 the pitch goes up and the noise goes 
up …. And 4 and 5 are progressively more intense … in both pitch and noise 
level.   I have never found it necessary to go to levels 4 or 5… but I’m 
primarily operating CW only …. No full keydown rtty or AM at my station ….  I 
have needed level 3 to keep the heatsink temp below 60 degs C while 
continuously CQing in a contest run mode however…. And with all the associated 
noise good earphones are an absolute must.  It really does not take long to 
cool things down when the fans are running at level 3 …. The fans work …. And 
they do the job they’re supposed to do.

There’s no free lunch …. If you’re going to use an amp it’s going to get hot … 
the more you transmit the hotter it will get … and you need to keep it as cool 
as possible.  I have no problem with the high noise levels necessary when 
things get really hot.  I just keep my earphones handy.

Don, N5LZKPA1500 s/n45   


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Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 5:17 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KPA1500 SWR meter

Hopefully Elecraft can duplicate the apparent temperature related SWR
problem and resolve it.

The loud fan noise contradicts preliminary reviews. Perhaps the early
testers did not run the amp in a contest environment where it heated up.
There are over 125 KPA1500's that have been manufactured so they should be
getting used in all types of environments now. I hope to order one for my
station, eventually.

John KK9A


from: Don Butler n5lz at comcast.net
date: Sun May 6 18:41:31 EDT 2018

contest. which is the first contest I have operated with the KPA1500
 the heatsink temperature was down in the mid 40s C at the time  and
in my case it occurred on 160 meters only  SWR as per other meters as
well as the digital readout on the 1500 were reading 1.2:1 ... and did not
change even when the LED flashing occurred . but I was getting
intermittent flashing of all LEDs on the amp's SWR meter 

During the contest I was continuously running on CW with hourly QSO rates
running between the 70s and 110s  I opted to manually switch on the fan
to keep the temperature below 60 degs C . level 2 seemed to keep it
there most of the time  but I did move up to level 3 a few times  (and
BTW, at that speed the KPA1500 is clearly the noisiest amp I have ever owned
 but, arguably, it may very well be the "coolest" also . headphones
were absolutely necessary with that noisy fan . clearly much noisier
than the Alpha 9500 sitting right next door ... which I also used during the
same contest...

So Mike, you're not the only one experiencing this phenomenon whatever
it is..

Don, N5LZ   (KPA1500 #45)


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Re: [Elecraft] Samuel Morse's birthday (Friday, April 27th); good excuse to break out your old hand keys

[Wes Stewart]

A friend sent me this:

https://www.surreynowleader.com/news/tapping-out-b-c-morse-telegraph-club-says-goodbye-to-an-era/

Wes  N7WS

On 4/25/2018 8:24 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

No matter how busy I am tomorrow, I aim to make at least one QSO on this coming 
Friday in honor of Samuel Morse’s birth (227 years ago!). I’ll be dusting off 
my oldest hand key for the occasion, one with a leg strap and Levi’s-style 
button that was used by the South African army circa WW2.

If you have an even older hand key, and you manage to get its contacts cleaned 
in time for this auspicious date, please send me a photo of it. I’ll collect 
the photos and post them on the Elecraft website photo gallery.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


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Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500] Remembered Antennas

[Dave Cole (NK7Z)]

Thanks Bret!

73s and thanks,
Dave
NK7Z
https://www.nk7z.net

On 05/07/2018 02:38 AM, MaverickNH wrote:

https://www.ncdxf.org/pages/beacons.html

All 18 seem to be going, but not strong with poor conditions.

BRET/N4SRN



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[Elecraft] [KAT500] Remembered Antennas

[j...@kk9a.com]

You can easily assign antenna ports using the KAT500 utility and a 3.5mm
to USB cable.

John KK9A

Bret N4SRN wrote:

I’m using VE3NEA’s Faros NCDXF beacon software to monitor the 5 bands using
my K3S on bypass with a KAT500 on bypass, as my two antennas have rATUs at
the bases. When I set the KAT500 to ANT2 it keeps switching back to ANT1 so
I figure it must be remembering a prior band/ANT setting. How do I make it
use just ANT2 for all 5 bands?

Bret/N4SRN

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[Elecraft] KPA1500 SWR meter

[j...@kk9a.com]

Hopefully Elecraft can duplicate the apparent temperature related SWR
problem and resolve it.

The loud fan noise contradicts preliminary reviews. Perhaps the early
testers did not run the amp in a contest environment where it heated up.
There are over 125 KPA1500's that have been manufactured so they should be
getting used in all types of environments now. I hope to order one for my
station, eventually.

John KK9A


from: Don Butler n5lz at comcast.net
date: Sun May 6 18:41:31 EDT 2018

contest. which is the first contest I have operated with the KPA1500
 the heatsink temperature was down in the mid 40s C at the time  and
in my case it occurred on 160 meters only  SWR as per other meters as
well as the digital readout on the 1500 were reading 1.2:1 ... and did not
change even when the LED flashing occurred . but I was getting
intermittent flashing of all LEDs on the amp's SWR meter 

During the contest I was continuously running on CW with hourly QSO rates
running between the 70s and 110s  I opted to manually switch on the fan
to keep the temperature below 60 degs C . level 2 seemed to keep it
there most of the time  but I did move up to level 3 a few times  (and
BTW, at that speed the KPA1500 is clearly the noisiest amp I have ever owned
 but, arguably, it may very well be the "coolest" also . headphones
were absolutely necessary with that noisy fan . clearly much noisier
than the Alpha 9500 sitting right next door ... which I also used during the
same contest...

So Mike, you're not the only one experiencing this phenomenon whatever
it is..

Don, N5LZ   (KPA1500 #45)


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Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500] Remembered Antennas

[MaverickNH]

https://www.ncdxf.org/pages/beacons.html

All 18 seem to be going, but not strong with poor conditions.

BRET/N4SRN



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