[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

[kevinr]

Good Evening,

   The fire danger has been very low this year.  I don't think we ever 
entered a true dry season.  Today it rained like it was the middle of 
November.  In about two weeks the tree which supports my main antenna 
has to come down.  I told them to drop it early in the week so I can 
have time to restring it.  There aren't any other trees as tall as this 
one but I think the next one to the East should be OK.  It was close 
enough to this one so its branches have been suppressed along the West 
side.  That will make it much easier to shoot a line from the roof.  
Propagation tomorrow will be pretty close to what is has been lately.  
We have been brushed by a little solar wind with another stream due on 
the 11th.  I expect that to keep QSB fluttering away.


Please join us on:

14050 kHz at 2200z Sunday (3 PM PDT Sunday)
  7047 kHz at z Monday (5 PM PDT Sunday)

   73,
  Kevin. KD5ONS


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Re: [Elecraft] Dedicated FTx Rig

[kevinr]

Another way to connect the two worlds of computers and radio would be to 
add the radio to the computer as a card on the motherboard.  Or plug it 
into a USB port on a laptop like a flash drive.  It is not quite a 
dedicated machine to do one thing but you will be able to upgrade the 
two parts separately.  You have the advantage of the power of the 
computer you choose while the radio does not need to be that complex.


   GL,

 Kevin.  KD5ONS

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On 8/10/19 9:40 PM, Brian Hunt wrote:



On Aug 10, 2019, at 13:40, David Gilbert  wrote:


I'm certain this is not an original idea, but I wonder if somebody will ever 
come out with a dedicated all-in-one notebook-sized portable rig for the 
FT-type digital modes.  I'm pretty new to FT8/4 but I find it interesting that 
when I'm operating it all I ever do with my K3 is turn it on and make band 
changes since everything else is done on my computer.  I wouldn't even need to 
do that much on the K3 if WSJT-X had a button to make band changes.

Possibly such a unit might look like:

1.  12 volt operation (10 watts output) for portable use

2.  large enough screen to be practical

3.  running modified (mouseless) version of WSJT-X  to allow up/down arrow keys 
for:

 a.  band selection
 b.  frequency change in 2 KHz increments
 c.  mode selection
 d.  contact selection from activity window
 e.  TX1-TX6 sequence override
 f.   transmit enable/disable

4.  a button to momentarily press for log, press/hold to autolog

5.  USB port to run modified WSJT-X from flash drive for easy upgrade and log 
transfer

6.  internal antenna tuner (could be manual)

7.  etc.

Rigs dedicated to specific modes have never been very popular, but I suspect 
that FTx might change that and I suspect an integrated low power SDR version 
could end up being fairly inexpensive.  A side advantage is that audio levels 
would be preset in hardware and we'd see less overdrive situations.  ;)

Anybody know if there is already something like this out there?  I can find 
small inexpensive transceivers designed for FT8, but they still require a 
separate computer.

Just some ramblings on a rainy day ...

73,
Dave   AB7E

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Re: [Elecraft] Dedicated FTx Rig

[Brian Hunt]

Sorry, try again.  

There was a fellow on the Facebook KX2 group who described an WSJT setup 
consisting of a KX2, RPi3 and an iPad. Pretty slick and light weight and with a 
little repackaging could be an all-in-one. 

73,
Brian, K0DTJ

> On Aug 10, 2019, at 13:40, David Gilbert  wrote:
> 
> 
> I'm certain this is not an original idea, but I wonder if somebody will ever 
> come out with a dedicated all-in-one notebook-sized portable rig for the 
> FT-type digital modes.  I'm pretty new to FT8/4 but I find it interesting 
> that when I'm operating it all I ever do with my K3 is turn it on and make 
> band changes since everything else is done on my computer.  I wouldn't even 
> need to do that much on the K3 if WSJT-X had a button to make band changes.
> 
> 

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Re: [Elecraft] Dedicated FTx Rig

[Brian Hunt]

> On Aug 10, 2019, at 13:40, David Gilbert  wrote:
> 
> 
> I'm certain this is not an original idea, but I wonder if somebody will ever 
> come out with a dedicated all-in-one notebook-sized portable rig for the 
> FT-type digital modes.  I'm pretty new to FT8/4 but I find it interesting 
> that when I'm operating it all I ever do with my K3 is turn it on and make 
> band changes since everything else is done on my computer.  I wouldn't even 
> need to do that much on the K3 if WSJT-X had a button to make band changes.
> 
> Possibly such a unit might look like:
> 
> 1.  12 volt operation (10 watts output) for portable use
> 
> 2.  large enough screen to be practical
> 
> 3.  running modified (mouseless) version of WSJT-X  to allow up/down arrow 
> keys for:
> 
> a.  band selection
> b.  frequency change in 2 KHz increments
> c.  mode selection
> d.  contact selection from activity window
> e.  TX1-TX6 sequence override
> f.   transmit enable/disable
> 
> 4.  a button to momentarily press for log, press/hold to autolog
> 
> 5.  USB port to run modified WSJT-X from flash drive for easy upgrade and log 
> transfer
> 
> 6.  internal antenna tuner (could be manual)
> 
> 7.  etc.
> 
> Rigs dedicated to specific modes have never been very popular, but I suspect 
> that FTx might change that and I suspect an integrated low power SDR version 
> could end up being fairly inexpensive.  A side advantage is that audio levels 
> would be preset in hardware and we'd see less overdrive situations.  ;)
> 
> Anybody know if there is already something like this out there?  I can find 
> small inexpensive transceivers designed for FT8, but they still require a 
> separate computer.
> 
> Just some ramblings on a rainy day ...
> 
> 73,
> Dave   AB7E
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Dedicated FTx Rig

[Vic Rosenthal]

You’d probably end up with a computer anyway (except perhaps for portable 
operations) to do all the functions other than the ones that WSJT handles. For 
example, I check propagation, point my antenna, receive cluster and RBN spots, 
maintain a log of tens of thousands of QSOs in various modes and keep track of 
award progress, upload QSO data to Clublog in real time, upload to LOTW after 
each session and update my log with results, receive WhatsApp messages, and 
more.
If you had an onboard computer, you would still end up dumping data to an 
external one on a regular basis anyway. I think the division of labor between a 
rig and external computer is just about right.
Now if you are backpacking and just making a few QSOs for fun, that’s another 
story.

Victor 4X6GP 

> On 10 Aug 2019, at 23:40, David Gilbert  wrote:
> 
> 
> I'm certain this is not an original idea, but I wonder if somebody will ever 
> come out with a dedicated all-in-one notebook-sized portable rig for the 
> FT-type digital modes.  I'm pretty new to FT8/4 but I find it interesting 
> that when I'm operating it all I ever do with my K3 is turn it on and make 
> band changes since everything else is done on my computer.  I wouldn't even 
> need to do that much on the K3 if WSJT-X had a button to make band changes.
> 
> Possibly such a unit might look like:
> 
> 1.  12 volt operation (10 watts output) for portable use
> 
> 2.  large enough screen to be practical
> 
> 3.  running modified (mouseless) version of WSJT-X  to allow up/down arrow 
> keys for:
> 
> a.  band selection
> b.  frequency change in 2 KHz increments
> c.  mode selection
> d.  contact selection from activity window
> e.  TX1-TX6 sequence override
> f.   transmit enable/disable
> 
> 4.  a button to momentarily press for log, press/hold to autolog
> 
> 5.  USB port to run modified WSJT-X from flash drive for easy upgrade and log 
> transfer
> 
> 6.  internal antenna tuner (could be manual)
> 
> 7.  etc.
> 
> Rigs dedicated to specific modes have never been very popular, but I suspect 
> that FTx might change that and I suspect an integrated low power SDR version 
> could end up being fairly inexpensive.  A side advantage is that audio levels 
> would be preset in hardware and we'd see less overdrive situations.  ;)
> 
> Anybody know if there is already something like this out there?  I can find 
> small inexpensive transceivers designed for FT8, but they still require a 
> separate computer.
> 
> Just some ramblings on a rainy day ...
> 
> 73,
> Dave   AB7E
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ATU Not Tuning

[Aaron]

Ok, thanks.

On Sat, Aug 10, 2019 at 8:23 PM rich hurd WC3T  wrote:

> Neither a low battery condition nor a bad feedline or connector will have
> any bearing on the ATU.MD menu option.
>
> On Sat, Aug 10, 2019 at 8:45 PM Aaron  wrote:
>
>> I checked the menu and the ATU MD is set to Auto
>>
>> On Sat, Aug 10, 2019 at 2:03 PM rich hurd WC3T  wrote:
>>
>>> From what I’ve read, you have an open circuit to the antenna.   Feedline
>>> okay?   I had a marginal feedline and had to replace it.
>>>
>>> I also had a bad BNC cable that deformed the connector on the side of
>>> the KX3 and had to replace it as well.
>>>
>>> On Sat, Aug 10, 2019 at 12:29 Aaron  wrote:
>>>
 I have a KX3 with the ATU installed. I replaced the batteries and since
 then the ATU will not tune.  When I hit the ATU TUNE button it just says
 25.4-1 and I can hear the relays going off. I opened it back up and
 looked
 for any cables not connected or anything and it looked all fine to me
 but I
 could have missed something.  It was working just fine before the
 battery
 switch.
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>>> 72,
>>> Rich Hurd / WC3T / DMR: 3142737
>>> Northampton County RACES, EPA-ARRL Public Information Officer for
>>> Scouting
>>> Latitude: 40.761621 Longitude: -75.288988  (40°45.68' N 75°17.33' W)
>>> Grid: *FN20is*
>>>
>>>
>>
>> --
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>> Aaron Scott
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>> Mid-Del Amateur Radio Club 
>>
>>
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> 72,
> Rich Hurd / WC3T / DMR: 3142737
> Northampton County RACES, EPA-ARRL Public Information Officer for Scouting
> Latitude: 40.761621 Longitude: -75.288988  (40°45.68' N 75°17.33' W)
> Grid: *FN20is*
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ATU Not Tuning

[rich hurd WC3T]

Neither a low battery condition nor a bad feedline or connector will have
any bearing on the ATU.MD menu option.

On Sat, Aug 10, 2019 at 8:45 PM Aaron  wrote:

> I checked the menu and the ATU MD is set to Auto
>
> On Sat, Aug 10, 2019 at 2:03 PM rich hurd WC3T  wrote:
>
>> From what I’ve read, you have an open circuit to the antenna.   Feedline
>> okay?   I had a marginal feedline and had to replace it.
>>
>> I also had a bad BNC cable that deformed the connector on the side of the
>> KX3 and had to replace it as well.
>>
>> On Sat, Aug 10, 2019 at 12:29 Aaron  wrote:
>>
>>> I have a KX3 with the ATU installed. I replaced the batteries and since
>>> then the ATU will not tune.  When I hit the ATU TUNE button it just says
>>> 25.4-1 and I can hear the relays going off. I opened it back up and
>>> looked
>>> for any cables not connected or anything and it looked all fine to me
>>> but I
>>> could have missed something.  It was working just fine before the battery
>>> switch.
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>> Rich Hurd / WC3T / DMR: 3142737
>> Northampton County RACES, EPA-ARRL Public Information Officer for Scouting
>> Latitude: 40.761621 Longitude: -75.288988  (40°45.68' N 75°17.33' W)
>> Grid: *FN20is*
>>
>>
>
> --
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> Aaron Scott
> K5ATG 
> Mid-Del Amateur Radio Club 
>
>

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Latitude: 40.761621 Longitude: -75.288988  (40°45.68' N 75°17.33' W) Grid:
*FN20is*
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[Elecraft] Want to move to a KXPA100 w/ATU; ACOM 1010 for sale or trade

[Bob Younger]

I'm offering for trade or sale an ACOM 1010 in perfect condition. My
portable operating has changed since I acquired the KX3 and I'd like to
acquire a KXPA100 w/ATU to go with the KX3 for portable use. I have an ACOM
1010 that is wired for 120V and will output 200-250W with the 15W input
from a KX3; or 600W from a 60W input. As much as I love the ACOM, my budget
won't let me have both linears. I'm offering the ACOM for $1200 plus
shipping and insurance. Or, if you'd like to up your QRO performance with a
solid, resilient, single-tube linear; and have a KXPA100 to offer in trade,
I'm open to offers.

I live in San Diego County, so if you're in SOCAL or southern AZ we can
probably save something on shipping. Shipping and insurance to the midwest
US is roughly $120.

Thanks,

Bob Younger  AI6KU
ryoun...@gmail.com
619.961.7272
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Re: [Elecraft] Dedicated FTx Rig

[Dave Fugleberg]

WSJT-X does, in fact, provide a way to do band changes without touching the
radio.
There's a pull down menu on the main window just to the left of the
frequency.  Click the little down arrow on that box, select the band, and
the radio will follow. The Frequencies tab under Files..Settings menu must
be configured with the  frequencies you plan to use on each band.

Regarding the idea of a dedicated, all-in-one rig for FT modes, I suspect
the reason that such single-purpose radios have never caught on is that
radio and computer technology often evolve at different rates. For
instance, you might wind up in a couple years with a box that contains a
perfectly good radio, but is stuck with a computer that's not suitable for
digital mode flavor of the month.  Keeping them separate is far more
flexible,at the expense of some integration and configuration work.

Maybe there's a market for such a device...maybe not. I can't imagine there
would be enough demand to justify it, but then again, maybe that's why I'm
not in the ham radio manufacturing business :)

73 de W0ZF


On Sat, Aug 10, 2019 at 3:41 PM David Gilbert 
wrote:

>
> I'm certain this is not an original idea, but I wonder if somebody will
> ever come out with a dedicated all-in-one notebook-sized portable rig
> for the FT-type digital modes.  I'm pretty new to FT8/4 but I find it
> interesting that when I'm operating it all I ever do with my K3 is turn
> it on and make band changes since everything else is done on my
> computer.  I wouldn't even need to do that much on the K3 if WSJT-X had
> a button to make band changes.
>
> Possibly such a unit might look like:
>
> 1.  12 volt operation (10 watts output) for portable use
>
> 2.  large enough screen to be practical
>
> 3.  running modified (mouseless) version of WSJT-X  to allow up/down
> arrow keys for:
>
>  a.  band selection
>  b.  frequency change in 2 KHz increments
>  c.  mode selection
>  d.  contact selection from activity window
>  e.  TX1-TX6 sequence override
>  f.   transmit enable/disable
>
> 4.  a button to momentarily press for log, press/hold to autolog
>
> 5.  USB port to run modified WSJT-X from flash drive for easy upgrade
> and log transfer
>
> 6.  internal antenna tuner (could be manual)
>
> 7.  etc.
>
> Rigs dedicated to specific modes have never been very popular, but I
> suspect that FTx might change that and I suspect an integrated low power
> SDR version could end up being fairly inexpensive.  A side advantage is
> that audio levels would be preset in hardware and we'd see less
> overdrive situations.  ;)
>
> Anybody know if there is already something like this out there?  I can
> find small inexpensive transceivers designed for FT8, but they still
> require a separate computer.
>
> Just some ramblings on a rainy day ...
>
> 73,
> Dave   AB7E
>
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[Elecraft] KANT3 and SSB/CW filters needed

[Mike Short]

I need a KANT3 and SSB and CW filters. I have a project K3 I am working on.

Mike
AI4NS


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>2. Re: KX2 TX "Sticks On" in FT8? (Stephan Forth)
>3. Re: KX2 TX "Sticks On" in FT8? (Jim Rhodes)
>4. K3S Frequency Calibration Issue (John Stengrevics)
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>   10. Re: K3S Frequency Calibration Issue (Bob McGraw K4TAX)
>   11. Re: KX2 TX "Sticks On" in FT8? (Keith N6JPA)
>   12. Re: KX2 TX "Sticks On" in FT8? (Bob McGraw K4TAX)
>   13. Re: KX2 TX "Sticks On" in FT8? (MaverickNH)
>   14. Re: KX2 TX "Sticks On" in FT8? (Don Wilhelm)
>   15. Re: KX2 TX "Sticks On" in FT8? (Jim Brown)
>   16. Re: KX2 TX "Sticks On" in FT8? (MaverickNH)
>   17. Re: KX2 TX "Sticks On" in FT8? (Don Wilhelm)
>   18. Re: KX2 TX "Sticks On" in FT8? (Timothy Elwell)
>   19. Want to trade: Elecraft KXPA w/ATU for my ACOM 1010 (Bob Younger)
>   20. Weighted Knobs for Main and VFO B (Michael Raskin)
>   21. Elecraft P3 with SVGA for sale (Craig Bradley)
>   22. K3/0 Mini (Michael Marx)
>   23. FS: K3 (s*) 100w + P3 Package (Pete Meier)
>   24. Re: Weighted Knobs for Main and VFO B (Ned Mountain WC4X)
>   25. K3 knobs are sold (Michael Raskin)
>   26. FS:  Astron RS-50M Linear Power Supply (Phil Hystad)
>   27. Elecraft P3 with SVGA for sale (Craig Bradley)
>   28. KX3 ATU Not Tuning (Aaron)
>   29. Re: KX3 ATU Not Tuning (rich hurd WC3T)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2019 04:32:26 -0700 (MST)
> From: MaverickNH 
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] KX2 TX "Sticks On" in FT8?
> Message-ID: <1565350346263-0.p...@n2.nabble.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> While running FT8 on my KX2/KXPA100, the TX red LED will sometimes stay on
> and the FT8 waterfall shows blank (like when TXing). ALC is stuck on 1 Bar
> when I've got it set 4-5 Bars. If I click Tune in WSJT-X once or twice I
> see
> the 4-5 Bars ALC and then all returns to normal.
>
> Is TX being "Stuck On" my KX2 or WSJT-X acting up? Using Win 10 and a
> Soundblaster Play! 3 USB audio adaptor.
>
> Bret/N4SRN
>
>
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> Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2019 14:01:20 +0200 (CEST)
> From: Stephan Forth 
> To: MaverickNH , elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 TX "Sticks On" in FT8?
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> Hi
>
> I had the same problem. I turned down the volume slider on the computer a
> little and the LED went out and the KX2 was in receive mode again.
> I don't know why. Vox was turned off.
>
> 73 Stephan, DF6PA
>
> Using Raspberry and MiniProSC Audio adapter. PTT handled by CAT control.
>
> > MaverickNH  hat am 9. August 2019 um 13:32
> geschrieben:
> >
> >
> > While running FT8 on my KX2/KXPA100, the TX red LED will sometimes stay
> on
> > and the FT8 waterfall shows blank (like when TXing). ALC is stuck on 1
> Bar
> > when I've got it set 4-5 Bars. If I click Tune in WSJT-X once or twice I
> see
> > the 4-5 Bars ALC and then all returns to normal.
> >
> > Is TX being "Stuck On" my KX2 or WSJT-X acting up? Using Win 10 and a
> > Soundblaster Play! 3 USB audio adaptor.
> >
> > Bret/N4SRN
> >
> >
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> Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2019 07:09:24 -0500
> From: Jim Rhodes 
> To: Stephan Forth 
> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net, MaverickNH 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 TX "Sticks On" in FT8?
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[Elecraft] Dedicated FTx Rig

[David Gilbert]

I'm certain this is not an original idea, but I wonder if somebody will 
ever come out with a dedicated all-in-one notebook-sized portable rig 
for the FT-type digital modes.  I'm pretty new to FT8/4 but I find it 
interesting that when I'm operating it all I ever do with my K3 is turn 
it on and make band changes since everything else is done on my 
computer.  I wouldn't even need to do that much on the K3 if WSJT-X had 
a button to make band changes.


Possibly such a unit might look like:

1.  12 volt operation (10 watts output) for portable use

2.  large enough screen to be practical

3.  running modified (mouseless) version of WSJT-X  to allow up/down 
arrow keys for:


    a.  band selection
    b.  frequency change in 2 KHz increments
    c.  mode selection
    d.  contact selection from activity window
    e.  TX1-TX6 sequence override
    f.   transmit enable/disable

4.  a button to momentarily press for log, press/hold to autolog

5.  USB port to run modified WSJT-X from flash drive for easy upgrade 
and log transfer


6.  internal antenna tuner (could be manual)

7.  etc.

Rigs dedicated to specific modes have never been very popular, but I 
suspect that FTx might change that and I suspect an integrated low power 
SDR version could end up being fairly inexpensive.  A side advantage is 
that audio levels would be preset in hardware and we'd see less 
overdrive situations.  ;)


Anybody know if there is already something like this out there?  I can 
find small inexpensive transceivers designed for FT8, but they still 
require a separate computer.


Just some ramblings on a rainy day ...

73,
Dave   AB7E

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ATU Not Tuning

[Kevin McQuiggin (SFU)]

Low batteries can also prevent accurate ATU operation, in my experience.  The 
ATU will do the best it can but can’t find a good match.  Fresh batteries or a 
switch to external power will help.

73,

Kevin

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> On Aug 10, 2019, at 12:03, rich hurd WC3T  wrote:
> 
> From what I’ve read, you have an open circuit to the antenna.   Feedline
> okay?   I had a marginal feedline and had to replace it.
> 
> I also had a bad BNC cable that deformed the connector on the side of the
> KX3 and had to replace it as well.
> 
>> On Sat, Aug 10, 2019 at 12:29 Aaron  wrote:
>> 
>> I have a KX3 with the ATU installed. I replaced the batteries and since
>> then the ATU will not tune.  When I hit the ATU TUNE button it just says
>> 25.4-1 and I can hear the relays going off. I opened it back up and looked
>> for any cables not connected or anything and it looked all fine to me but I
>> could have missed something.  It was working just fine before the battery
>> switch.
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[Elecraft] K3 Weighted Knobs

[Robie Elms]

I have a pair of weighted knobs for a K3. One for VFO A & one for VFO B.  I 
believe these are CQDX.RU knobs.  They are steel, coated (black), with silver 
inserts.  The VFO A knob has a finger dimple.  Photos upon request.  $140 + 
shipping.  I take PayPal.

Robie - AJ4F 
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Re: [Elecraft] Astron RS-50M Linear Power Supply ***SOLD***

[Phil Hystad via Elecraft]

This Astron RS-50M has been SOLD.



> On Aug 10, 2019, at 8:33 AM, Phil Hystad via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> I am selling my Astron RS-50M Linear Power Supply but prefer to sell locally 
> (Greater Seattle Area) rather than box up and ship it so prefer some kind of 
> local pickup (or, delivery if not too far out of my way).
> 
> It is in perfect condition except for the meter back lights are burned out.  
> I have owned a number of these Astrons and for some reason this always 
> happens.  My other Astron supply does not have lights in the meters either 
> however I never do look at those meters so for me it was no big deal — lights 
> aren’t needed anyway to read the meter.   No dents or scratches on the 
> cabinet that I know of — in fact, I don’t think it has ever been moved once I 
> put it in place about 8 years ago.
> 
> I also built a nice wooden table that the power supply sits upon.  It is 
> designed to allow airflow underneath from underneath.  The table is sized to 
> provide a height of the power supply underneath my table I use for operating. 
>  This table is offered as a free gift to the buyer if they want it.
> 
> This power supply retails for something above $300 depending on where you buy 
> it.  I am offering it at $150.  No dents or scratches on the panel that I 
> know of.
> 
> If interested, let me know by e-mail.
> 
> 73, phil, K7PEH
> phys...@mac.com 
> QTH: Kirkland, WA

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ATU Not Tuning

[rich hurd WC3T]

From what I’ve read, you have an open circuit to the antenna.   Feedline
okay?   I had a marginal feedline and had to replace it.

I also had a bad BNC cable that deformed the connector on the side of the
KX3 and had to replace it as well.

On Sat, Aug 10, 2019 at 12:29 Aaron  wrote:

> I have a KX3 with the ATU installed. I replaced the batteries and since
> then the ATU will not tune.  When I hit the ATU TUNE button it just says
> 25.4-1 and I can hear the relays going off. I opened it back up and looked
> for any cables not connected or anything and it looked all fine to me but I
> could have missed something.  It was working just fine before the battery
> switch.
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[Elecraft] KX3 ATU Not Tuning

[Aaron]

I have a KX3 with the ATU installed. I replaced the batteries and since
then the ATU will not tune.  When I hit the ATU TUNE button it just says
25.4-1 and I can hear the relays going off. I opened it back up and looked
for any cables not connected or anything and it looked all fine to me but I
could have missed something.  It was working just fine before the battery
switch.
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[Elecraft] Elecraft P3 with SVGA for sale

[Craig Bradley]

have an Elecraft P3 Panadapter with the SVGA option installed for sale.

It has been connected to my remote station and not turned on most of the
time.  Very clean, non-smoking environment.

I can ship it via UPS or it is available for pickup in San Jose.

 The P3 with the SVGA option is $1054.90 on the Elecraft web site.

Price: $575 + shipping

PayPal accepted.

 Please respond offline to cr...@ae6rr.com

 73,

 - Craig, AE6RR
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[Elecraft] FS: Astron RS-50M Linear Power Supply

[Phil Hystad via Elecraft]

I am selling my Astron RS-50M Linear Power Supply but prefer to sell locally 
(Greater Seattle Area) rather than box up and ship it so prefer some kind of 
local pickup (or, delivery if not too far out of my way).

It is in perfect condition except for the meter back lights are burned out.  I 
have owned a number of these Astrons and for some reason this always happens.  
My other Astron supply does not have lights in the meters either however I 
never do look at those meters so for me it was no big deal — lights aren’t 
needed anyway to read the meter.   No dents or scratches on the cabinet that I 
know of — in fact, I don’t think it has ever been moved once I put it in place 
about 8 years ago.

I also built a nice wooden table that the power supply sits upon.  It is 
designed to allow airflow underneath from underneath.  The table is sized to 
provide a height of the power supply underneath my table I use for operating.  
This table is offered as a free gift to the buyer if they want it.

This power supply retails for something above $300 depending on where you buy 
it.  I am offering it at $150.  No dents or scratches on the panel that I know 
of.

If interested, let me know by e-mail.

73, phil, K7PEH
phys...@mac.com 
QTH: Kirkland, WA
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[Elecraft] K3 knobs are sold

[Michael Raskin]

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Re: [Elecraft] Weighted Knobs for Main and VFO B

[Ned Mountain WC4X]

Just sent you an e mail about the knobs.

Ned
WC4X



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[Elecraft] FS: K3 (s*) 100w + P3 Package

[Pete Meier via Elecraft]

K3 and P3 are both in excellent cosmetic and working condition with low usage 
hours. Non-smoker environment.
All Manuals, documentation and cables included. I am second owner. Purchased K3 
unit in late 2015.
Upgraded with P3, KAT3/P3-K, KPA3A, KXV3A, KBPF3, 2.7 kHz and 500 Hz Filters in 
late 2015.
Upgraded with (K3s*) KSYN3AUPG Upgrade Kit in early 2017.

K3 160-6 Meter Transceiver with K3(s*) Synthesizer KSYN3A
P3 High Performance Panadapter
KPA3A 100-Watt Amplifier
KAT3A 100-Watt Automatic Antenna Tuner
KXV3A Interface Option
KBPF3 General Coverage Receive Option
2.7 kHz Filter
500 Hz Filter

Price  $2195 plus shipping.  Ships in new Elecraft boxing and packing.
Please reply off list.

Pete
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