[Elecraft] KAT500 in Bypass @ Legal limit
Hey guys, I have a need for a while to use an automatic antenna switch on fully resonant antennas. The KAT500 works great with an interface to my flexRadio to change antennas for me at specific bands. If I keep the tuner in full bypass mode, but just use it as an automatic switch, do you forsee any problems driving a legal limit amplifier through its relays? I know the manual states this tuner will handle 1000 watts at < 3:1 SWR, but my use-case is 1500 watts in full bypass at 1.2:1 SWR. Kind regards, W9PDS __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Sony MDR-7506 replacement pads?
On 11/5/2020 5:24 AM, Grant Youngman wrote: We all have different head and ear shapes. YES! I purchased a pair of MDR-7506 headphones based on some raves on this list to give them a try. Although they sound fine, I couldn’t wear them with their original ear-pads for more than an hour at a time. They mashed my ears, hurt, and were tiring. I ended up purchasing Auray Extra Deep Ear Pads for them (from BH Photo), which fit around, rather than on, the ears, and they are much more comfortable — at least for me. The pads increase sound isolation somewhat, and do slightly increase low end (no impact on highs that I’ve observed). For ham radio, go with comfort -- bass response is something we don't need (or want). Music is a different story -- go with comfort AND bass response. Ear pads affect low end (bass) response by improving the air seal between the phones and the head. It's also improved by a headband that clamps the phones more tightly to the head. 73, Jim K9YC __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Free shipping on all units for the Holiday's
Digital Display Unit for Elecraft's W2 Watt Meter: With the digital read out the DDU takes the guess work out of the LED lights. Digital Display Unit for Elecraft's KXPA100 amplifier: Don't wait for a fault light to come on. Keep an eye on 5 crucial readings at all times. 1. Power amplifier's heat sink temperature 2. Power amplifier's high voltage supply voltage 3. Power amplifier's current 4. Power amplifier's output power 5. SWR that the KXPA100 sees at its output Digital Display Unit for Elecraft's KPA500 amplifier: Instead of seeing only 1 crucial reading, monitor 5 at all times. 1. Power amplifier's heat sink temperature 2. Power amplifier's high voltage supply voltage 3. Power amplifier's current 4. Power amplifier's output power 5. SWR that the KPA500 sees at its output PLUS: Band and standby/operate status! Digital Display Unit for Elecraft's KPA1500 amplifier: Displays the same display that is on the KPA1500 Amplifier Change the display on the KPA1500 and the DDU changes All of the Digital Display Units: Display Unit can be located at a more visible location Up to the RS232 limit from unit Easy to read 2 line display No USB or serial cable to computer No com port in Windows to manage No computer needed Plug and Play Simply connect the SUPPLIED dc power cable (with inline on/off switch) from the DDU to power supply and SUPPLIED XCVR SERIAL data jumper cable to the device Retains all functions of the front panel All displayed info obtained directly from the device Only 4" x 4" x 2" For more information and ordering go to: http://www.kv5j.com/store https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-product?id=14701 Thanks 73, Keith,KV5J __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Sony MDR-7506 replacement pads?
Thanks. A couple of reviews I saw of third-party pads referred to reduced bass and overemphasized treble. Similar to what you'd get by pulling the headphones away from the ears. 73, Frank K6FOD Well, maybe THAT's why I like these Sony MDR-7506's so much. I find their treble response is perfect for my type of high frequency hearing loss. That's good to know, 73, Charlie k3ICH __ 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 Message delivered to pin...@erols.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Sony MDR-7506 replacement pads?
Here's a link for Beyer Dynamics velour ear pads that I use in my MDR-7506 headphones: https://kino-eye.com/2008/11/16/beyerdynamic-velour-pads/ Here's a slightly cheaper set but I haven't tried these: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Dekoni-Audio/Luxury-Velour-Replacement-Ear-Pads -for-Sony-MDR7506-Headphones.gc?source=4WWRWXGG=EAIaIQobChMIguWx2r3q7A IVUfDACh3wKQwXEAMYAyAAEgJLj_D_BwE 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Jim Brown Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2020 8:53 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sony MDR-7506 replacement pads? On 11/4/2020 5:38 PM, Frank O'Donnell wrote: > So a question for MDR-7506 owners who are picky about sound -- can you > recommend a specific pad that definitely doesn't cause any change in > that regard? They're not the cheapest, but you can buy Sony-branded pads. Search on Sony MDR-7506 replacement earpads. As a retired audio professional, my guess is that any effect will be limited to bass response. 73, Jim K9YC __ 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 Message delivered to pin...@erols.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Newer Elecraft hat not as good as the earlier ones...
We prescient few who recognize its obvious importance must sincerely hope that, after K4 launch, perspective will be restored and marketing only the very finest Elecraft-logo ball caps will regain primacy within the company's vision and mission. But yet...either version adequately serves its only real raison d'etre: Hiding... outdoors or indoors...the aging balding chrome-dome that lurks underneath. :-) Mike / KK5F -Original Message- >From: Tommy >Sent: Nov 5, 2020 10:02 AM > >Funny you mention this Chuck, I just received my hat (along with the MH3 >mic for my KX2) and really like the hat. Not sure what you mean by >"limp". Maybe you mean the older hat was "stiffer"? > >Regards! > >Tom - KB2SMS > > >On 11/5/20 9:36 AM, hawley, charles j jr wrote: >> >> I really liked the Elecraft hat (baseball cap) I bought a couple years ago >> so I bought another one this year just to have a spare. BUT the newest one, >> while the same brand, is not the same. They are made in different countries. >> The cloth is very limp and does not feel as secure and comfortable as the >> old one. They look the same inside and outside, but don’t feel the same and >> it seems to be the material difference...too soft and limp. >> Silly issue I know, but while I am pleased about and have just about >> everything that Elecraft markets, I’m disappointed by the latest version of >> the hat. >> Just sayin’ >> >> Chuck KE9UW >> c-haw...@illinois.edu __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Newer Elecraft hat not as good as the earlier ones...
Well the newer had just doesn't sit on my head as well as the older one. In a light wind, it tends to take off. I adjusted the band in the back, etc. and the only thing I can come up with is the hat is not as preformed as the old had was. So I thought it must be that the material is thinner or something. Even though they are the same brand and look identical inside, they are made in different countries. So they are different. Chuck Hawley c-haw...@illinois.edu Amateur Radio, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Tommy Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2020 9:02 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Newer Elecraft hat not as good as the earlier ones... Funny you mention this Chuck, I just received my hat (along with the MH3 mic for my KX2) and really like the hat. Not sure what you mean by "limp". Maybe you mean the older hat was "stiffer"? Regards! Tom - KB2SMS On 11/5/20 9:36 AM, hawley, charles j jr wrote: > > I really liked the Elecraft hat (baseball cap) I bought a couple years ago so > I bought another one this year just to have a spare. BUT the newest one, > while the same brand, is not the same. They are made in different countries. > The cloth is very limp and does not feel as secure and comfortable as the old > one. They look the same inside and outside, but don’t feel the same and it > seems to be the material difference...too soft and limp. > Silly issue I know, but while I am pleased about and have just about > everything that Elecraft markets, I’m disappointed by the latest version of > the hat. > Just sayin’ > > Chuck KE9UW > c-haw...@illinois.edu > __ 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 Message delivered to c-haw...@illinois.edu __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 and KAT500/KPA500
Tom, You will have to use the KEYOUT from the K2/100. The AUX cable will not work with the K2. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/4/2020 10:12 PM, cx...@4email.net wrote: Question: How compatible is the K2/100 with KAT/KPA500? Is it possible to connect K2/100 to both of these other units with the K3KPAAux cable as if it's a K3(s)? __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Newer Elecraft hat not as good as the earlier ones...
This is starting to sound like a Cialis ad... 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 11/5/20 7:02 AM, Tommy wrote: Funny you mention this Chuck, I just received my hat (along with the MH3 mic for my KX2) and really like the hat. Not sure what you mean by "limp". Maybe you mean the older hat was "stiffer"? Regards! Tom - KB2SMS On 11/5/20 9:36 AM, hawley, charles j jr wrote: I really liked the Elecraft hat (baseball cap) I bought a couple years ago so I bought another one this year just to have a spare. BUT the newest one, while the same brand, is not the same. They are made in different countries. The cloth is very limp and does not feel as secure and comfortable as the old one. They look the same inside and outside, but don’t feel the same and it seems to be the material difference...too soft and limp. Silly issue I know, but while I am pleased about and have just about everything that Elecraft markets, I’m disappointed by the latest version of the hat. Just sayin’ Chuck KE9UW c-haw...@illinois.edu __ 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 Message delivered to d...@nk7z.net __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Newer Elecraft hat not as good as the earlier ones...
I'm with you. The hat from a few years ago is/was the best fitting and nicest feeling baseball hat I've ever had. A few months ago when there was a special on all things Elecraft I bought 3 more so that I would never run out. When I received them I immediately felt the difference -- not as soft or as comfortable. I also noticed that there was a slight difference in texture of the fabric but the color was almost identical. Oh well, nothing goes on forever (but how about a few years longer). Geoff, K6TFZ== I really liked the Elecraft hat (baseball cap) I bought a couple years ago so I bought another one this year just to have a spare. BUT the newest one, while the same brand, is not the same. They are made in different countries. The cloth is very limp and does not feel as secure and comfortable as the old one. They look the same inside and outside, but don?t feel the same and it seems to be the material difference...too soft and limp. Silly issue I know, but while I am pleased about and have just about everything that Elecraft markets, I?m disappointed by the latest version of the hat. Just sayin? Chuck KE9UW __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Newer Elecraft hat not as good as the earlier ones...
Funny you mention this Chuck, I just received my hat (along with the MH3 mic for my KX2) and really like the hat. Not sure what you mean by "limp". Maybe you mean the older hat was "stiffer"? Regards! Tom - KB2SMS On 11/5/20 9:36 AM, hawley, charles j jr wrote: I really liked the Elecraft hat (baseball cap) I bought a couple years ago so I bought another one this year just to have a spare. BUT the newest one, while the same brand, is not the same. They are made in different countries. The cloth is very limp and does not feel as secure and comfortable as the old one. They look the same inside and outside, but don’t feel the same and it seems to be the material difference...too soft and limp. Silly issue I know, but while I am pleased about and have just about everything that Elecraft markets, I’m disappointed by the latest version of the hat. Just sayin’ Chuck KE9UW c-haw...@illinois.edu __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Newer Elecraft hat not as good as the earlier ones...
I really liked the Elecraft hat (baseball cap) I bought a couple years ago so I bought another one this year just to have a spare. BUT the newest one, while the same brand, is not the same. They are made in different countries. The cloth is very limp and does not feel as secure and comfortable as the old one. They look the same inside and outside, but don’t feel the same and it seems to be the material difference...too soft and limp. Silly issue I know, but while I am pleased about and have just about everything that Elecraft markets, I’m disappointed by the latest version of the hat. Just sayin’ Chuck KE9UW c-haw...@illinois.edu 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] FS: microKeyer mK II + K3 cables
FS: Microham Mk II w/K3 cable Selling microKeyer II. Includes k3/k3s cables. Enjoy CAT, Voice, Digital and CW modes with built in Winkey chip and audio interface. Original price $450. Pix available. Price, includes shipping, $249. 305-767-1925 73 Tom K2GO __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] FS: N6TV Y box + 3 cables
- FS: N6TV Y Box + 3 Cables N6TV 4 way splitter and breakout box. Includes 3 (NIB) 2.5ft M/M DE15 cables. See website: https://www.kkn.net/~n6tv/Y-BOX/ for detailed description. Initial cost, $169. Price includes shipping, $118. 73 Tom K2GO 305 767 1927 __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Sony MDR-7506 replacement pads?
We all have different head and ear shapes. I purchased a pair of MDR-7506 headphones based on some raves on this list to give them a try. Although they sound fine, I couldn’t wear them with their original ear-pads for more than an hour at a time. They mashed my ears, hurt, and were tiring. I ended up purchasing Auray Extra Deep Ear Pads for them (from BH Photo), which fit around, rather than on, the ears, and they are much more comfortable — at least for me. The pads increase sound isolation somewhat, and do slightly increase low end (no impact on highs that I’ve observed). Grant NQ5T > On Nov 5, 2020, at 1:26 AM, Frank O'Donnell wrote: > > On 11/4/20 5:52 PM, Jim Brown wrote: >> They're not the cheapest, but you can buy Sony-branded pads. >> Search on Sony MDR-7506 replacement earpads. >> >> As a retired audio professional, my guess is that any effect will be limited >> to bass response. > > > Thanks. A couple of reviews I saw of third-party pads referred to reduced > bass and overemphasized treble. Similar to what you'd get by pulling the > headphones away from the ears. > > 73, > > Frank K6FOD > __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
