Re: [Elecraft] MAST HOLE FOAM FILLERS

[Lee Ormiston]

Kent,

Suggest you read and perform the calculations in Calculating the Required
Mast Strength section of *ARRL Antenna Book.  *You will also want to search
NWS.gov web site for Maximum Recorded Wind Gust speed at weather reporting
stations nearest you.

NORRL Lee

On Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 5:47 PM Bill  wrote:

> A PVC mast 3' into the ground will easily break off - use 2" galvanized
> pipe and allow several feet above the grass level. This will allow you
> to connect the 50' mast to same. Best to make a swivel mount several
> feet off the grass level to allow for putting it up and down. You must
> guy this tower every 10 feet or it will do the dance in the wind. For a
> light weight installation that is well guyed you can use post setting
> mix. You should use a tube and make a mushroom at the bottom to keep
> frost heaving at bay.
>
> Guying is very important - you will gain most of your wind resistance
> strength from it. It will not survive even modest winds without guying.
>
> I do something similar with a 25' piece of 2" aluminum pipe fastened at
> the grass level to an 8' T-post driven in 4'. The tower is guyed at 12'
> and the top. Guys go to T-posts and are tied off above 4' to provide for
> easy mowing. T-posts must be the heavy cast types - rolled are just junk
> and will easily fold under any load.
>
> My NVIS wire antennas (75 and 40 meters) have survived in excess of 70
> MPH winds with no problems at all. My system has been up for about 10
> years without any failures.
>
> Just remember, 50' is about four times more of a problem than my 25'.
> Also, aluminum pipe, although more expensive, will be much more solid
> than any plastic tube.
>
> Bill W2BLC
>
>
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[Elecraft] KPA1500 LOW GAIN FAULT

[Ed gilliland]

My KPA1500 is faulting with a low gain alarm ration 6.  This is with 23 
watts input 160-10 meters.  Any advice?


Thanks, Ed W5TM

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Re: [Elecraft] K1 LED upgrade

[Denis Dimick]

Don,

The kit showed up yesterday, and just wanted to thank you for it.

Denis
KC6AUP


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On Wed, Apr 24, 2019 at 9:06 AM Don Wilhelm  wrote:

> Denis,
>
> Are you referring to the K1 LCD Backlight Kit for a built K1?  If so, I
> have one available.  $29.95 plus shipping.
> Please let me know if you want it and I can compute the shipping cost -
> USPS Priority Mail.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 4/24/2019 10:24 AM, Denis Dimick wrote:
> > I was wondering if anyone has a LCD LED upgrade they would be willing to
> > part with?
> >
> > Denis
> > KC6AUP
>
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Re: [Elecraft] MAST HOLE FOAM FILLERS

[Bill]

A PVC mast 3' into the ground will easily break off - use 2" galvanized 
pipe and allow several feet above the grass level. This will allow you 
to connect the 50' mast to same. Best to make a swivel mount several 
feet off the grass level to allow for putting it up and down. You must 
guy this tower every 10 feet or it will do the dance in the wind. For a 
light weight installation that is well guyed you can use post setting 
mix. You should use a tube and make a mushroom at the bottom to keep 
frost heaving at bay.


Guying is very important - you will gain most of your wind resistance 
strength from it. It will not survive even modest winds without guying.


I do something similar with a 25' piece of 2" aluminum pipe fastened at 
the grass level to an 8' T-post driven in 4'. The tower is guyed at 12' 
and the top. Guys go to T-posts and are tied off above 4' to provide for 
easy mowing. T-posts must be the heavy cast types - rolled are just junk 
and will easily fold under any load.


My NVIS wire antennas (75 and 40 meters) have survived in excess of 70 
MPH winds with no problems at all. My system has been up for about 10 
years without any failures.


Just remember, 50' is about four times more of a problem than my 25'. 
Also, aluminum pipe, although more expensive, will be much more solid 
than any plastic tube.


Bill W2BLC


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Re: [Elecraft] New bug, popping on dah side

[IK4EWX]

I have an Elecraft K3S with last software release.
I use it with  my Begali Intrepid and my Vibroplex Presentation mod. 1964.
Always, I make at least  5 qsos/day, at speed 15-22wpm
Same firmware release ago, I had problems with the Vibroplex Presentation, I
dont remember exactly the message on the K3s screen but it give an error
when manipulating the bug.
After setting better the Vibroplex Presentation, with better dots contact
regulation, as suggested by GM4GZQ "Adjusting your bug" article, the problem
has been solved.
Only with one of the last release of firmware the problem returned, but now,
with last 5.67 version, I have no problem with Vibroplex or Intrepid.
The Intrepid anyway have a lot less bounces on dots contact than the
Vibroplex.
The K3S doesnt like very much contact bounces, anyway if you reduce them
there are not problems at all.
Ian IK4EWX




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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 179, Issue 34

[richard hubbard via Elecraft]

Hello David,

I was wondering if you could send me copies of my SA302 for the two last 
financial years please.

Thanks.

Best regards,

Richard Hubbard
Tel: +44 (0)1380 723853
Mob +44 (0)7500019709
Email: rshubb...@me.com

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>   1. Re: K1 VFO problem (Tom Johnson)
>   2. Elecraft CW Net Announcement (kevinr)
>   3. Re: Bouvet (Dave)
>   4. Re: K1 VFO problem (Tom Johnson)
>   5. Re: K1 VFO problem (Tom Johnson)
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>  20. K3s/P3 with SDR Play, Win4K3 & Skimmer (Peter Dougherty)
>  21. K3 - 630 meters (Ken Roberson)
>  22. Re: K3s/P3 with SDR Play, Win4K3 & Skimmer (Gary Smith)
>  23. Re: DXCC, Remoting and Moving Around (ab2tc)
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>  25. Re: Will there be a K4 (Bob McGraw K4TAX)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2019 20:11:45 -0700 (MST)
> From: Tom Johnson 
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 VFO problem
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> Sorry, Mike!  I'm obviously not fully cognizant of how the reflector works. 
> I thought the original message I was replying to would be included in the
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> Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2019 20:26:16 -0700
> From: kevinr 
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
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> Good Evening,
> 
> ? Yesterday I drove from where there was still snow with my snow drops 
> just poking through.? At my neighbor's house about 600 feet lower theirs 
> were blooming.? At about 600 feet below that the daffodils were just 
> opening.? Another 600 feet and I was in downtown Buxton where the 
> daffodils were everywhere and tulips were starting.? By the way, the top 
> of the mountain is about 400 feet above me and the snow is continuous on 
> the north side facing me.
> 
> ? I took a walk on my land enjoying the period where it's warming up 
> but there are still no biting flies.? Soon the fern will be six feet 
> tall or more but now the forest is very open.? I could not find the SW 
> corner post.? I know I was close but I think a tree grew around it.? The 
> pileated woodpeckers were making noise but you can hear them for miles.? 
> Especially when they are taking a tree apart.? I did hear a few 
> unfamiliar calls; probably passing through on their way north.
> 
> ?? The solar flux is higher than I have seen it in over a year. 
> Hopefully that means better propagation instead just more noise. We 
> shall see.
> 
> 
> Please join us tomorrow on:
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> 14050 kHz at 2200z Sunday (3 PM PDT Sunday)
> ?7047 kHz at z Monday (5 PM PDT Sunday)
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> Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2019 23:28:54 -0400
> From: Dave 
> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
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> 
> Rick said it well.
> 
> I have modest antennas compared to big gun stations but I have been able to 
> get 8 band DXCC and 311 countries worked since 2006. All are from my home 
> QTH. I?d be cheating myself if I used a West Coast station to work into Asia.
> 
> I do operate remote. My home station while on vacation or from my office 
> during lunch. But it is still using my QTH.
> 
> I helped my friend set up his station in Hawaii for remote operation and I 
> have operated his station both while there and 

Re: [Elecraft] No Pwr out 20M

[David Thompson via Elecraft]

Good afternoon, Jim…

Do not be embarrassed. I’m a newly-minted operator and have all kinds of 
mistakes yet to be made. I can say that I have a lot of experience with 
computers and cannot tell you how many times the question “is it plugged in?” 
should have been the first things I checked. I will not estimate the number of 
hours spent troubleshooting that particular problem.

In any event, problem solved and it was a very simple problem to solve. 

73 de AG7TX...

David Thompson, AG7TX
Jack of All Trades
Master of None
dbthomp...@me.com




> On Apr 29, 2019, at 10:36, Jim Kennedy  wrote:
> 
> Thanks Grant NQ5T, when I have finished this post I will proceed to go wipe 
> off the egg on my face. I had gone thru all bands to be sure I had the 
> correct antenna port selected but after Grants post I figured I had better 
> check that again and found it to be incorrect. All is good now. What a 
> bonehead move. Sri for using up the bandwidth. After 65 years on the air I 
> should have known better. Anyways, thanks guys.
> 
> Jim
> W7OUU
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: "Grant Youngman" 
> To: "elecraft" 
> Cc: "Jim Kennedy" 
> Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2019 6:04:30 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] No Pwr out 20M
> 
> Sounds like you might have inadvertently changed the antenna selection — 
> e.g., ANT 2 when your antenna is on ANT 1.
> 
> Grant NQ5T
> K3 #2091 KX3 #8342
> 
>> On Apr 28, 2019, at 8:01 PM, Jim Kennedy  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all, I'm new to the list. Just turned on my K3 and noticed I have no 
>> power out on 20 meters. I have performed all the normal trouble shooting 
>> stuff. The transmitter is fine on all other bands and has normal 100w output 
>> on a Bird 43 and Bird dummy load. It makes no difference if the rig is in 
>> bypass or ATU. It flashes HI SWR. I also put it on one of my antennas on 
>> another band and the tuner performed as it should. I suspect the ATU has 
>> gone wacky but wanted to consult here just on the off chance I may have 
>> missed something. Any input would be appreciated before I take a deep dive 
>> into the tuner. Thanks in advance for any help. 
>> 
>> Jim 
>> W7OUU
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Re: [Elecraft] KPAK3AUX cable length

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

Art,

The Y-BOX (v2.1 and later) converts any standard (economical) 15-pin M/F
DE-15 cable into the equivalent of a KPAK3AUX cable, plus it supports other
features not supported by the stock Elecraft cable, such as KPA500 /
KPA1500 remote power on/off via a K3 macro (DIGOUT1 to pin 8), and easy
insertion of a SteppIR tuning relay Interrupt into the 15-pin cable's
keying line (pin 10).  It does not work with VGA monitor cables (never used
those with any Elecraft product).

I offer 15-pin cables with the Y-BOX in both 2.5 ($10) and 5-ft lengths
($12).  Connect two M/F 5-ft cables together to get 10 ft.

More info at https://bit.ly/Y-BOX .

73,
Bob, N6TV

On Fri, Apr 26, 2019 at 1:20 PM Art Suberbielle  wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Does Elecraft sell a longer version of the standard cable? I need about 3
> more feet. As an alternative, can 2 of these cables be used in series to
> provide the extra length without creating any timing issues for the
> KPA1500?
>
> Thanks & 73,
>
> Art KZ5D
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Re: [Elecraft] FS - K3

[Jim Brown]

Callsign?

73, Jim K9YC

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Re: [Elecraft] No Pwr out 20M

[David Haines]

We all do it, Jim.  At least I do.  A few years ago I spent hours trying 
to figure out why my new KX3 was shutting off.  Then elecraft_support 
suggested  it might be because I had set the timer to turn it off.  Duh!.


david, kc1dny

On 4/29/2019 1:36 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote:


Thanks Grant NQ5T, when I have finished this post I will proceed to go wipe off 
the egg on my face. I had gone thru all bands to be sure I had the correct 
antenna port selected but after Grants post I figured I had better check that 
again and found it to be incorrect. All is good now. What a bonehead move. Sri 
for using up the bandwidth. After 65 years on the air I should have known 
better. Anyways, thanks guys.

Jim
W7OUU

- Original Message -
From: "Grant Youngman" 
To: "elecraft" 
Cc: "Jim Kennedy" 
Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2019 6:04:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] No Pwr out 20M

Sounds like you might have inadvertently changed the antenna selection — e.g., 
ANT 2 when your antenna is on ANT 1.

Grant NQ5T
K3 #2091 KX3 #8342


On Apr 28, 2019, at 8:01 PM, Jim Kennedy  wrote:

Hi all, I'm new to the list. Just turned on my K3 and noticed I have no power 
out on 20 meters. I have performed all the normal trouble shooting stuff. The 
transmitter is fine on all other bands and has normal 100w output on a Bird 43 
and Bird dummy load. It makes no difference if the rig is in bypass or ATU. It 
flashes HI SWR. I also put it on one of my antennas on another band and the 
tuner performed as it should. I suspect the ATU has gone wacky but wanted to 
consult here just on the off chance I may have missed something. Any input 
would be appreciated before I take a deep dive into the tuner. Thanks in 
advance for any help.

Jim
W7OUU

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Re: [Elecraft] No Pwr out 20M

[Mark Musick]

Not to worry Jim. We have all done it.
When I was a novice circa 1969 or 70, I was helping my brother-in-law, WA9ZES 
trim his freshly made 40 meter dipole. We could not figure out why the SWR 
never changed. We made it long to begin with, but still expected the SWR to 
change. After many trips up on the roof on a very cold day he was sitting at 
the operating desk musing what was wrong and finally noticed he had the antenna 
switch switched to the wrong antenna. When he switched to the 40 meter dipole 
the SWR was 1.9:1 and he said good enough.
Now that is egg on your face.

73,
Mark, WB9CIF

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On 
Behalf Of Jim Kennedy
Sent: Monday, April 29, 2019 17:37
To: Grant Youngman 
Cc: elecraft 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] No Pwr out 20M

Thanks Grant NQ5T, when I have finished this post I will proceed to go wipe off 
the egg on my face. I had gone thru all bands to be sure I had the correct 
antenna port selected but after Grants post I figured I had better check that 
again and found it to be incorrect. All is good now. What a bonehead move. Sri 
for using up the bandwidth. After 65 years on the air I should have known 
better. Anyways, thanks guys.

Jim
W7OUU

- Original Message -
From: "Grant Youngman" 
To: "elecraft" 
Cc: "Jim Kennedy" 
Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2019 6:04:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] No Pwr out 20M

Sounds like you might have inadvertently changed the antenna selection — e.g., 
ANT 2 when your antenna is on ANT 1.

Grant NQ5T
K3 #2091 KX3 #8342

> On Apr 28, 2019, at 8:01 PM, Jim Kennedy  wrote:
> 
> Hi all, I'm new to the list. Just turned on my K3 and noticed I have no power 
> out on 20 meters. I have performed all the normal trouble shooting stuff. The 
> transmitter is fine on all other bands and has normal 100w output on a Bird 
> 43 and Bird dummy load. It makes no difference if the rig is in bypass or 
> ATU. It flashes HI SWR. I also put it on one of my antennas on another band 
> and the tuner performed as it should. I suspect the ATU has gone wacky but 
> wanted to consult here just on the off chance I may have missed something. 
> Any input would be appreciated before I take a deep dive into the tuner. 
> Thanks in advance for any help. 
> 
> Jim 
> W7OUU
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Re: [Elecraft] No Pwr out 20M

[Jim Kennedy]

Thanks Grant NQ5T, when I have finished this post I will proceed to go wipe off 
the egg on my face. I had gone thru all bands to be sure I had the correct 
antenna port selected but after Grants post I figured I had better check that 
again and found it to be incorrect. All is good now. What a bonehead move. Sri 
for using up the bandwidth. After 65 years on the air I should have known 
better. Anyways, thanks guys.

Jim
W7OUU

- Original Message -
From: "Grant Youngman" 
To: "elecraft" 
Cc: "Jim Kennedy" 
Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2019 6:04:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] No Pwr out 20M

Sounds like you might have inadvertently changed the antenna selection — e.g., 
ANT 2 when your antenna is on ANT 1.

Grant NQ5T
K3 #2091 KX3 #8342

> On Apr 28, 2019, at 8:01 PM, Jim Kennedy  wrote:
> 
> Hi all, I'm new to the list. Just turned on my K3 and noticed I have no power 
> out on 20 meters. I have performed all the normal trouble shooting stuff. The 
> transmitter is fine on all other bands and has normal 100w output on a Bird 
> 43 and Bird dummy load. It makes no difference if the rig is in bypass or 
> ATU. It flashes HI SWR. I also put it on one of my antennas on another band 
> and the tuner performed as it should. I suspect the ATU has gone wacky but 
> wanted to consult here just on the off chance I may have missed something. 
> Any input would be appreciated before I take a deep dive into the tuner. 
> Thanks in advance for any help. 
> 
> Jim 
> W7OUU
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[Elecraft] MAST HOLE FOAM FILLERS

[KENT TRIMBLE]

There are a number of polyurethane-type foam post-hole fillers on the 
market (Sika, Rainbow, Secure Set, Poly-Set, Postloc,etc.).  I would 
appreciate a brief discussion (10 replies maximum) from knowledgeable 
construction people as to what might be best for the following application.


I'm wanting to anchor a 50-foot Max-Gain Systems MK-8-HD fiberglass 
push-up mast weighing 24 pounds which will support a 5-inch plastic 
center-insulator bearing 16-gauge open-wire feed-line and ~130 feet of 
16-gauge radiator wire.


The foam will surround a 3-inch o.d. Schedule-40 PVC pipe in a 3-foot 
deep hole.


I'm prepared to further stabilize the mast above ground with T-posts.

Product-knowledgeable replies only, please, especially from utility 
company personnel who anchor utility poles with this stuff.


73,

Kent Trimble, K9ZTV
Jefferson City, Missouri




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[Elecraft] 6m Calibration Fails with FW 5.67

[Rich]

My K3S fails the 6m calibration with FW 5.67.   The FW instructions 
state that *some* KPA3A may go into oscillation, but then states that 
all KPA3As should use the ATN6 setting for TXGN HP.  Mine will not 
complete the 50W calibration with ATN6 activated and after the failure I 
it will only make 50w.  I get a ERR TXGN.  Without ATN6 mine will make 
100w just fine.  Also my TXGN LP = 95 which is high based on other 
threads I have read.


All this being said my 6m operation appears fine if I do not use the 
ATN6.   I done over the air tests and both TX and RX are good.


I am curious to hear if others are seeing this issue and what they have 
done to resolve it.


Rich

K3RWN


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[Elecraft] FS - K3

[Terry O]

Elecraft K-3
 400HZ CW filter
2.7 SSB filter
 KTCX03-1 High Stability Reference Oscillator

Operation Manual & Construction Manual
 USB and RS232 ports

Excellent.
$1600.
Free delivery to Dayton Hamvention. I can also deliver along I-75 corridor
from Cincinnati to Northern Michigan.
Or will ship for actual shipping cost.
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[Elecraft] ELECRAFT K3S MUST SELL

[Wayne Houser]

I have a K3S package fully loaded and have used only 3 months that I must
sell. This is the Contester/DXer version of the Elecraft website. Also in
this package I also have the External Speaker that I will include. Radio
has latest firmware updates. I am selling at a 1600.00 discountI paid
6100.00 for it and letting it go for 4500.00 plus shipping--or you can pick
up.

Wayne
WV4TN
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 input too high

[rocketnj]

Hi Andy

I am thinking the reactance the antenna presents to the tuner may have
something to do with it. Even though SWR shows about 3.7:1 it may well do
with causing the issue.
At 3.636 the capacitance is 719 and inductance is 2100.
The only band I need a tuner is 80 meters. All other bands are resonant (I
do not operate 160)

I've opened a service request on the web site as well as following up with a
detailed email to support along with operating conditions and log file.

The amp will need to visit home to get repaired and updated. Another KPA1500
user with s/n close to mine just got his back from repair and there were a
few updates done to his that are definitely not done to mine.

Dave wo2x



-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On
Behalf Of Andy Durbin
Sent: Monday, April 29, 2019 7:53 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 input too high

Was the KPA1500 tested at maximum output power and duty cycle with a loading
condition that required drive power to be just below the level that would
trip the "input power too high"  monitor?

Is it possible that certain loading conditions would require a drive power
level high enough to overheat the input resistor?

73,
Andy, k3wyc




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[Elecraft] KPA-1500 input too high

[Andy Durbin]

Was the KPA1500 tested at maximum output power and duty cycle with a loading 
condition that required drive power to be just below the level that would trip 
the "input power too high"  monitor?

Is it possible that certain loading conditions would require a drive power 
level high enough to overheat the input resistor?

73,
Andy, k3wyc




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