Re: [Elecraft] Gentlemen, we have SSB! ( I think )

[Bill Coleman]

The K2SB was absolutely the hardest kit to build out of the entire K2. There 
are a lot of parts, and it is a very small board. 

> On Jun 30, 2021, at 10:06 PM, jerry  wrote:
> 
> So I got up at 5:30 this morning and continued stuffing the SSB adapter card. 
>  Finished it up this afternoon.
> 
> Trying it out, the CPU came up... CW still worked... But no SSB transmit, and 
> the SSB receive was very very soft.  Had to turn the AF gain up all the way 
> to hear
> anything at all.
> 
> My untutored diagnosis - something was wrong with that 7-crystal SSB filter.
> 
> So I pulled the card out, scrubbed it again with IPA, stuck it under the 
> microscope to look - again - for solder splashes and  cold joints.  Scraped 
> off a little something here & there.  Also, I had doubts about the 
> connections to the input & output transformers.  So I hit those again with 
> the soldering iron.
> 
> Put the card back in the K2 - and ...Wow!  Lively SSB receive!  RF out on 
> transmit!
> 
> Still need to align the rig.  Piping the output into another ham rig through 
> a big attenuator - it sounds pretty good.  One niggle - carrier suppression.  
> If it's nulled out for LSB, it's not for USB.  The nulls are in different 
> places on the pot.  I guess you set a compromise position, and make sure the 
> carrier is off the skirts of the filter, so that can help.
> 
>   - Jerry KF6VB
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Re: [Elecraft] SDR filter improvement

[Hal Massey]

Digital Signal Processing is a field all unto itself. They are definitely *not* 
emulating mechanical filters. If they were they would be ringing like a 
mechanical filter. A great text is, "Discrete-Time Signal Processing 

 by A. V. Oppenheim and R. W. Schafer.

This is good news because we have not plumbed the depths of what can and can’t 
be done with DSP yet. 


> On Jun 30, 2021, at 13:05, William Abernathy  wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> Seems that SDR radios have software emulation of mechanical filters like
> noise reduction.  Do you think the future holds new filters written in
> software?  I would like a subtraction filter that pulls out the guy 2 KC's
> away.  Maybe the 2nd receiver could be tuned in on the station that needs
> to be subtracted from the primary.
> 
> What do you think?
> 
> Wiliam
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Case-maker Rose's OM K0PP, SK

[Jay Rutherford]

I expect Rose is STILL a charming soul! RIP Ken.

73
Jay K3BH

On Wed, Jun 30, 2021, at 22:13, Greg wrote:
> So sad to hear.  Rose was a charming soul.
> 
> On Wed, Jun 30, 2021, 8:08 PM Bob Wilson, N6TV  wrote:
> 
> > Retired case-maker Rose, N7HKW, and her OM Ken, K0PP, seemed like part of
> > the Elecraft family for so many years.
> >
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] Gentlemen, we have SSB! ( I think )

[Don Wilhelm]

Jerry,

Yes, there is a bit of compromise between LSB and USB on the carrier 
null, but it should not be much.  Settle for a compromise position.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 6/30/2021 10:06 PM, jerry wrote:
So I got up at 5:30 this morning and continued stuffing the SSB 
adapter card. Finished it up this afternoon.


Trying it out, the CPU came up... CW still worked... But no SSB 
transmit, and the SSB receive was very very soft.  Had to turn the AF 
gain up all the way to hear

anything at all.

My untutored diagnosis - something was wrong with that 7-crystal SSB 
filter.


So I pulled the card out, scrubbed it again with IPA, stuck it under 
the microscope to look - again - for solder splashes and cold joints.  
Scraped off a little something here & there. Also, I had doubts about 
the connections to the input & output transformers.  So I hit those 
again with the soldering iron.


Put the card back in the K2 - and ...Wow!  Lively SSB receive!  RF out 
on transmit!


  Still need to align the rig.  Piping the output into another ham rig 
through a big attenuator - it sounds pretty good.  One niggle - 
carrier suppression.  If it's nulled out for LSB, it's not for USB.  
The nulls are in different places on the pot.  I guess you set a 
compromise position, and make sure the carrier is off the skirts of 
the filter, so that can help.


    - Jerry KF6VB


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Re: [Elecraft] Case-maker Rose's OM K0PP, SK

[Greg]

So sad to hear.  Rose was a charming soul.

On Wed, Jun 30, 2021, 8:08 PM Bob Wilson, N6TV  wrote:

> Retired case-maker Rose, N7HKW, and her OM Ken, K0PP, seemed like part of
> the Elecraft family for so many years.
>
>
> https://buttefuneralhome.com/obituaries/kenneth-glenn-kopp-age-83-of-anaconda-montana/?fbclid=IwAR2OvmrovnqFtcmHs2oMmg-lS8c3_YN27SilgKHGdpDz82MQpr5Lzq9d-VE
>
> Condolences to Rose and her family.
>
> Photo of the couple from the 2012 Visalia DX Convention available here
> <
> https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMsLkXAMwqR4hNDLbkgZGzsWgVeg0v4-WCWl5wQAYuduF4AZH8Ch3q8BO0WXaeAkw/photo/AF1QipNlr5vWtuf8ibE-G7gK_DQIZfFhr22K0zbpo2UZ?key=YzRkTHdCTnRLeVBwdzVkYzFxSDI5QkJVQm95bkZn
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> :
>
> 73,
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Re: [Elecraft] Case-maker Rose's OM K0PP, SK

[Rich WC3T]

Condolences to the family.  

> On Jun 30, 2021, at 22:09, Bob Wilson, N6TV  wrote:
> 
> Retired case-maker Rose, N7HKW, and her OM Ken, K0PP, seemed like part of
> the Elecraft family for so many years.
> 
> https://buttefuneralhome.com/obituaries/kenneth-glenn-kopp-age-83-of-anaconda-montana/?fbclid=IwAR2OvmrovnqFtcmHs2oMmg-lS8c3_YN27SilgKHGdpDz82MQpr5Lzq9d-VE
> 
> Condolences to Rose and her family.
> 
> Photo of the couple from the 2012 Visalia DX Convention available here
> 
> :
> 
> 73,
> Bob, N6TV
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[Elecraft] Case-maker Rose's OM K0PP, SK

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

Retired case-maker Rose, N7HKW, and her OM Ken, K0PP, seemed like part of
the Elecraft family for so many years.

https://buttefuneralhome.com/obituaries/kenneth-glenn-kopp-age-83-of-anaconda-montana/?fbclid=IwAR2OvmrovnqFtcmHs2oMmg-lS8c3_YN27SilgKHGdpDz82MQpr5Lzq9d-VE

Condolences to Rose and her family.

Photo of the couple from the 2012 Visalia DX Convention available here

:

73,
Bob, N6TV
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[Elecraft] Gentlemen, we have SSB! ( I think )

[jerry]

So I got up at 5:30 this morning and continued stuffing the SSB adapter 
card.  Finished it up this afternoon.


Trying it out, the CPU came up... CW still worked... But no SSB 
transmit, and the SSB receive was very very soft.  Had to turn the AF 
gain up all the way to hear

anything at all.

My untutored diagnosis - something was wrong with that 7-crystal SSB 
filter.


So I pulled the card out, scrubbed it again with IPA, stuck it under the 
microscope to look - again - for solder splashes and  cold joints.  
Scraped off a little something here & there.  Also, I had doubts about 
the connections to the input & output transformers.  So I hit those 
again with the soldering iron.


Put the card back in the K2 - and ...Wow!  Lively SSB receive!  RF out 
on transmit!


  Still need to align the rig.  Piping the output into another ham rig 
through a big attenuator - it sounds pretty good.  One niggle - carrier 
suppression.  If it's nulled out for LSB, it's not for USB.  The nulls 
are in different places on the pot.  I guess you set a compromise 
position, and make sure the carrier is off the skirts of the filter, so 
that can help.


- Jerry KF6VB
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[Elecraft] Generic words on temperature

[Geoffrey Feldman]

My rule of thumb is that if you can keep your finger on it for a second or
so without pain, it's not too hot. 

 

The ambient temperature is really not the issue as much as whether heat is
carried off.  I know it's hot in the pacific northwest but I think you can
still enjoy your gear.  The larger issue is RFI from air conditioners.

 

The environmental consideration many people neglect is atmospheric pressure.
As altitude increases, there is less air to carry the heat away.  People
sometimes install fans with an idea to sucking out the heat. This is
actually wrong. The fan should blow ambient air in and the venting for it to
get out should intend that pressure inside the case be a bit higher than the
ambient pressure.  More molecules against the hot part, the better.  If you
read the fine print on electronic specifications you will often (and should
always) see an atmospheric spec with the heat spec.

 

All the above is just rule-of-thumb of course.  There is a lot more to
cooling electronics than the above but I think these are worth considering.

 

Elecraft gear is pretty good at protecting itself as well. If your radio
cuts out, it's doing its job of living for more fun later.

 

W1GCF

Geoff

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[Elecraft] K3s USB connection fail

[Peter Alterman]

After a couple weeks of inactivity with antennas disconnected I put everything 
back together and turned on my K3s only to find that N1MM+ logger did not see 
it.  I swapped out USB cables to no effect.  I swapped out another Win 10 
computer to no effect.  On Win 10 I went into device manager and confirmed the 
FTDI serial emulator on COM4 was working properly.  I went into the config tab 
on N1MM+ and confirmed the K3s was linked to COM4 and the proper settings were 
still in place, 38400, N, *, 1, no, no.  I swapped USB sockets on the computer 
to no effect.  I changed to COM9 on both computer and N1MM+ to no effect.  I 
rebooted the computer and the radio after every change to no effect.  The K3s 
does respond properly to the Winkeyer on COM5 and it transmits and receives 
using VOX normally.

I don’t know where to go from here.  Assistance greatly appreciated.

Peter W2CDO


Sent from Mail for Windows 10

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[Elecraft] KPA-500 Warm

[Bob McGraw]

See page 14, paragraph 1. for the confirmation of why the left rear 
corner is warm.


73

Bob, K4TAX


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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:08:41 -0700
From: Phil Hystad
To: Ken Winterling
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Temperature or Warmth of KPA500 when "Off" ?
Message-ID:<50e8c4c6-72af-4261-a950-295a3731c...@mac.com>
Content-Type: text/plain;   charset=utf-8

Yes, there is a master switch.  I think I forgot about that.


On Jun 30, 2021, at 8:47 AM, Ken Winterling  wrote:

Phil,

No need to unplug the KPA500 when not in use. There is a master power
switch on the rear panel that will disconnect everything.

Ken
WA2LBI

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Re: [Elecraft] Temperature or Warmth of KPA500 when "Off" ?

[Tim C]

I've read this whole thread and I'm confused.  I control my KPA500 and KAT500 
remotely.  When shutting down my station is shutting down the Elecraft 
equipment adequate remotely?

Thanks ES 73 DE TIM WB8HRO



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Re: [Elecraft] Refurbished? What does that mean exactly?

[Alan - G4GNX]

Knowing Elecraft, I don't think you have anything to worry about.

You will get a unit that will be like new. There may be slight cosmetic 
marks on the case, but that's doubtful too.


73,

Alan. G4GNX


-- Original Message --
From: "Bill Coleman" 
To: "Elecraft" 
Sent: 01/07/2021 00:31:01
Subject: [Elecraft] Refurbished? What does that mean exactly?


After Elecraft discontinued the P3, I was alarmed, because I wanted one. So, 
when they offered to sell a limited number of new units, I ordered a P3 when it 
was first available.

At the time, Elecraft said they were going to order the parts and would send 
out notices when the units were available.

I got a notice today for my ordered P3. But they are sending me a refurbished 
unit, not a “new” one. They did give me a nice discount on the price for my 
trouble. (although the price was raised considerably from before the P3 was 
discontinued, so that may be a wash).

Given that the P3 is currently unobtainium, and is likely going to remain so 
after these orders are done, I paid my balance to complete the order.

I’m just wondering what I’m getting, if it isn’t “new.” It’s not exactly what I 
expected.

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[Elecraft] Refurbished? What does that mean exactly?

[Bill Coleman]

After Elecraft discontinued the P3, I was alarmed, because I wanted one. So, 
when they offered to sell a limited number of new units, I ordered a P3 when it 
was first available. 

At the time, Elecraft said they were going to order the parts and would send 
out notices when the units were available.

I got a notice today for my ordered P3. But they are sending me a refurbished 
unit, not a “new” one. They did give me a nice discount on the price for my 
trouble. (although the price was raised considerably from before the P3 was 
discontinued, so that may be a wash).

Given that the P3 is currently unobtainium, and is likely going to remain so 
after these orders are done, I paid my balance to complete the order.

I’m just wondering what I’m getting, if it isn’t “new.” It’s not exactly what I 
expected.

Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASELMail: aa...@arrl.net
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Re: [Elecraft] Temperature or Warmth of KPA500 when "Off" ?

[Jack Brindle via Elecraft]

I can answer this. It is normal. The microcontroller is on, but sleeping when 
the rear-panel power switch is on. It needs to run to be able to respond to 
serial commands and for the front-panel power-on button to work. It is powered 
by the 5V linear regulator, which is providing the heat you feel, along with 
the +12V and -12V regulators (also linear). I seem to recall that the input to 
the regulator is something like +15 or +18V, which gets regulated down to the 
three supplies that are used for running the microcontroller the RS-232 
interfaces and the LCD. The LCD is disabled when front-power is off.

So yes, the small amount of heat you feel is quite normal.

73,
Jack, W6FB
 

> On Jun 30, 2021, at 3:16 PM, Dave  wrote:
> 
> I would assume so, as mine is the same way...  So unless both of our KPA500's 
> have failed in the same way, at the same time, it is more than likely normal. 
>  A short call to Elecraft will answer your question with more surety.
> 
> 73, and thanks,
> Dave (NK7Z)
> https://www.nk7z.net 
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> ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI
> ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources
> 
> On 6/30/21 12:35 PM, Andy Durbin wrote:
>> "But, is this normal?  I assume that there is a small current powering a 
>> micro processor and its related circuitry but should it be actually that 
>> warm — is there a cpu burning "idle loop" used and thus causing high current 
>> flow thru the processor."
>> My KPA500 draws 0.14 A when "On" and in standby mode.  It draws 0.10 A when 
>> "Off" with rear power switch still on.  Both measurements at 117.2 VAC (A/C 
>> is running at my house and probably every other house on the same 
>> transformer).
>> Yes the CPU is active when "Off".   It has to be for the KPA500 to be turned 
>> on my serial command.
>> "The KPA500 uses single character commands when in boot mode. Boot mode is 
>> the state the KPA500 is
>> in when the rear panel power switch is in the ON position, while the main 
>> firmware is not running. This
>> mode is used for starting up the KPA500 or downloading fresh firmware. 
>> Bootloader commands must be
>> sent upper-case only."
>> 73,
>> Andy, k3wyc
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Re: [Elecraft] What I need and meant

[Chuck Shefflette - AA3CS]

I use RUMlogNG on a Mac for my logging - I’m still looking for a good
logging program for Linux - CQRLOG is not an option - requires too much
overhead. RUMlog is a good general logger and has a contest mode that
actually works pretty well. It was written and continues to be maintained
and updated by dl2rum - originally for himself. It has become one of the
best loggers that runs on a Mac.

He now has a version specifically made to run on an iPhone or iPad. The
iPad version will also (with the appropriate connection) talk natively to a
K3 or KX3. I haven’t tried the iOS/iPadOS version since I don’t have an
iPad or iPhone anymore (went android but that’s another story) but from
what he has on his website, the iOS version looks pretty good.
https://dl2rum.de/rumsoft/RUMlog2Go.html

73,
Chuck - AA3CS



On Wed, Jun 30, 2021, 14:59 Jim Brown  wrote:

On 6/30/2021 11:32 AM, Cameron wrote:
> This is all being made all too complicated.  The simple solution is to get
> a Microsoft Surface Tablet (running W10) that will be a similar form
factor
> to an iPad, albeit running Windows.

Although I don't live in the Mac world, I'm told that there are decent
logging programs for Ios. Dunno about iPad. Skookum Logger is one I've
seen mentioned.
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Re: [Elecraft] KXUSB

[Don Wilhelm]

Paul,

I have not looked at the KXSER cable in the amp manual, but I am 
assuming it is the same as that shown in the back of the XG3 manual.  
You can download that manual to check - I know that one works.


I run only Windows - tried Linux some time ago and while it worked OK 
for an isolated machine, I could not get a good way to link it to my 
Windows network (important because I use a single fileserver on the 
network) - Tried several SAMBA configurations, but was not successful.
That was the time Windows 98 ran out of support, and I ended up buying 
enough Win 7 installations for all the computers on my network.  
Recently I have been buying computers pre-loaded with Win 10 Pro.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 6/30/2021 5:09 PM, Paul Jewell wrote:

Hi Don,

I should have given more details -

 * Running linux
 * ftdi drivers are all installed, and the port of /dev/ttyUSB0 is
   installed
 * The Tx lights are flashing on the ftdi adaptor, suggesting it is
   working as expected. I may plug another device in to see if I can
   confirm this (perhaps a null modem of some sort)
 * I did try to swap the RXD and TXD, but this was on a different ftdi
   adaptor - I will try again with this current ftdi device. I will
   also try a different PC when I go in the house (this will give me a
   chance to try Windows instead as well).

Thanks for the comments!

73,
Paul - MW7PAJ



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Re: [Elecraft] KXUSB

[Julia Tuttle]

...I have no idea why this worked for me or whether it will work for you,
but try toggling AUTO INF on the radio on and off.

On Wed, Jun 30, 2021, 17:10 Paul Jewell  wrote:

> Hi Don,
>
> I should have given more details -
>
>   * Running linux
>   * ftdi drivers are all installed, and the port of /dev/ttyUSB0 is
> installed
>   * The Tx lights are flashing on the ftdi adaptor, suggesting it is
> working as expected. I may plug another device in to see if I can
> confirm this (perhaps a null modem of some sort)
>   * I did try to swap the RXD and TXD, but this was on a different ftdi
> adaptor - I will try again with this current ftdi device. I will
> also try a different PC when I go in the house (this will give me a
> chance to try Windows instead as well).
>
> Thanks for the comments!
>
> 73,
> Paul - MW7PAJ
>
> On 30/06/2021 21:32, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> > Paul,
> >
> > Is the FTDI adapter identifying as a COM port when it is plugged in?
> > You can check using Device Manager - open Ports and unplug the adapter
> > - which COM port goes away?  Then plug it back in and observe which
> > COM port is assigned.
> >
> > Windows no longer adds the FTDI drivers, you must download them from
> > the FTDI website.
> >
> > Double check your homebrew KXSER cable.  Did you get the RXD and TXD
> > connections right?
> >
> > All in all, it should work quite nicely.
> >
> > 73,
> > Don W3FPR
> >
> > On 6/30/2021 4:14 PM, Paul Jewell wrote:
> >> Good evening,
> >>
> >> I am trying to find a wiring layout for the kxusb cable. I have the
> >> wiring diagram for the kxser cable (from the amp manual), and have
> >> tried using an FTDI adaptor with this layout. Unfortunately the
> >> software reports that the KX3 is not responding.
> >>
> >> Have any of you gone down this route, and achieved a successful
> >> outcome? I have ordered a new cable, but it won't be here for a few
> >> days, and this should be a solvable problem with the spares I have in
> >> my shack!
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] KXUSB

[Paul Jewell]

Hi Don,

I should have given more details -

 * Running linux
 * ftdi drivers are all installed, and the port of /dev/ttyUSB0 is
   installed
 * The Tx lights are flashing on the ftdi adaptor, suggesting it is
   working as expected. I may plug another device in to see if I can
   confirm this (perhaps a null modem of some sort)
 * I did try to swap the RXD and TXD, but this was on a different ftdi
   adaptor - I will try again with this current ftdi device. I will
   also try a different PC when I go in the house (this will give me a
   chance to try Windows instead as well).

Thanks for the comments!

73,
Paul - MW7PAJ

On 30/06/2021 21:32, Don Wilhelm wrote:

Paul,

Is the FTDI adapter identifying as a COM port when it is plugged in?  
You can check using Device Manager - open Ports and unplug the adapter 
- which COM port goes away?  Then plug it back in and observe which 
COM port is assigned.


Windows no longer adds the FTDI drivers, you must download them from 
the FTDI website.


Double check your homebrew KXSER cable.  Did you get the RXD and TXD 
connections right?


All in all, it should work quite nicely.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 6/30/2021 4:14 PM, Paul Jewell wrote:

Good evening,

I am trying to find a wiring layout for the kxusb cable. I have the 
wiring diagram for the kxser cable (from the amp manual), and have 
tried using an FTDI adaptor with this layout. Unfortunately the 
software reports that the KX3 is not responding.


Have any of you gone down this route, and achieved a successful 
outcome? I have ordered a new cable, but it won't be here for a few 
days, and this should be a solvable problem with the spares I have in 
my shack!



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Re: [Elecraft] KXUSB

[Don Wilhelm]

Paul,

Is the FTDI adapter identifying as a COM port when it is plugged in?  
You can check using Device Manager - open Ports and unplug the adapter - 
which COM port goes away?  Then plug it back in and observe which COM 
port is assigned.


Windows no longer adds the FTDI drivers, you must download them from the 
FTDI website.


Double check your homebrew KXSER cable.  Did you get the RXD and TXD 
connections right?


All in all, it should work quite nicely.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 6/30/2021 4:14 PM, Paul Jewell wrote:

Good evening,

I am trying to find a wiring layout for the kxusb cable. I have the 
wiring diagram for the kxser cable (from the amp manual), and have 
tried using an FTDI adaptor with this layout. Unfortunately the 
software reports that the KX3 is not responding.


Have any of you gone down this route, and achieved a successful 
outcome? I have ordered a new cable, but it won't be here for a few 
days, and this should be a solvable problem with the spares I have in 
my shack!


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Re: [Elecraft] Temperature or Warmth of KPA500 when "Off" ?

[Dave]

I would assume so, as mine is the same way...  So unless both of our 
KPA500's have failed in the same way, at the same time, it is more than 
likely normal.  A short call to Elecraft will answer your question with 
more surety.


73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
https://www.nk7z.net
ARRL Volunteer Examiner
ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI
ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources

On 6/30/21 12:35 PM, Andy Durbin wrote:

"But, is this normal?  I assume that there is a small current powering a micro processor and 
its related circuitry but should it be actually that warm — is there a cpu burning "idle 
loop" used and thus causing high current flow thru the processor."

My KPA500 draws 0.14 A when "On" and in standby mode.  It draws 0.10 A when 
"Off" with rear power switch still on.  Both measurements at 117.2 VAC (A/C is running at 
my house and probably every other house on the same transformer).

Yes the CPU is active when "Off".   It has to be for the KPA500 to be turned on 
my serial command.

"The KPA500 uses single character commands when in boot mode. Boot mode is the 
state the KPA500 is
in when the rear panel power switch is in the ON position, while the main 
firmware is not running. This
mode is used for starting up the KPA500 or downloading fresh firmware. 
Bootloader commands must be
sent upper-case only."

73,
Andy, k3wyc
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[Elecraft] KXUSB

[Paul Jewell]

Good evening,

I am trying to find a wiring layout for the kxusb cable. I have the 
wiring diagram for the kxser cable (from the amp manual), and have tried 
using an FTDI adaptor with this layout. Unfortunately the software 
reports that the KX3 is not responding.


Have any of you gone down this route, and achieved a successful outcome? 
I have ordered a new cable, but it won't be here for a few days, and 
this should be a solvable problem with the spares I have in my shack!


Many thanks!
Paul

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[Elecraft] Temperature or Warmth of KPA500 when "Off" ?

[Andy Durbin]

"But, is this normal?  I assume that there is a small current powering a micro 
processor and its related circuitry but should it be actually that warm — is 
there a cpu burning "idle loop" used and thus causing high current flow thru 
the processor.  "

My KPA500 draws 0.14 A when "On" and in standby mode.  It draws 0.10 A when 
"Off" with rear power switch still on.  Both measurements at 117.2 VAC (A/C is 
running at my house and probably every other house on the same transformer).

Yes the CPU is active when "Off".   It has to be for the KPA500 to be turned on 
my serial command.

"The KPA500 uses single character commands when in boot mode. Boot mode is the 
state the KPA500 is
in when the rear panel power switch is in the ON position, while the main 
firmware is not running. This
mode is used for starting up the KPA500 or downloading fresh firmware. 
Bootloader commands must be
sent upper-case only."

73,
Andy, k3wyc
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[Elecraft] SDR filter improvement

[William Abernathy]

Hi,
Seems that SDR radios have software emulation of mechanical filters like
noise reduction.  Do you think the future holds new filters written in
software?  I would like a subtraction filter that pulls out the guy 2 KC's
away.  Maybe the 2nd receiver could be tuned in on the station that needs
to be subtracted from the primary.

What do you think?

Wiliam

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Re: [Elecraft] What I need and meant

[Jim Brown]

On 6/30/2021 11:32 AM, Cameron wrote:

This is all being made all too complicated.  The simple solution is to get
a Microsoft Surface Tablet (running W10) that will be a similar form factor
to an iPad, albeit running Windows.


Although I don't live in the Mac world, I'm told that there are decent 
logging programs for Ios. Dunno about iPad. Skookum Logger is one I've 
seen mentioned.


About five years ago, I bought a used X230 Thinkpad (the smallest and 
lightest weight in the family) for much younger guys to drag up a 3 mile 
trail that gained 1,000 ft elevation to activate very rare grid CM79. I 
also bought a high capacity battery for it as a spare. On several trips, 
they got most of a day out of it before needing to change the battery.


It's a very capable computer, and we've used it in several portable 
setups for contest logging, including FD last weekend (running N1MM+), 
but not on its own battery. On FD, we were 1A Battery at 5W, so we ran 
it from a DC-DC supply running from solar-charged 12V lead acid 
batteries. DC-DC converters are usually RF-noisy, but W6GJB found one 
that isn't.


73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 to a handlebar mount

[Julia Tuttle]

(Mike sent me some pictures off-list; the cross-section of the bar is
roughly elliptical, maybe 2-3x taller than it is wide.)

It looks like a strap mount might work. I've got a cheap one for a speaker
on my bike, but if you're going the RAM route, something like this might
work:

https://www.rammount.com/part/RAP-SB-187U

or if you want something a little beefier:

https://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-B-108BU

73,

Julie





On Wed, Jun 30, 2021, 01:32 MIKE ZANE  wrote:

> I'm trying to find a "handlebar mount" to mount a KX2 on my Segway Ninebot
> S MAX. The "handlebar" on the S Max is not a straight bar, but a round
> donut type of handle. All of the Cell phone handlebar mounts will not work
> with the KX2. Any one with any ideas out there? Thanks, Mike n6zw
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Re: [Elecraft] What I need and meant

[Cameron]

This is all being made all too complicated.  The simple solution is to get
a Microsoft Surface Tablet (running W10) that will be a similar form factor
to an iPad, albeit running Windows.  Will your solar panel keep it
charged?  That I cannot tell you, but even if it does not, it will meet
nearly all of your requirements...worst case is that you need to buy an
external battery.

73

Cameron
KI4JDD


On Wed, Jun 30, 2021 at 1:56 PM John Marvin  wrote:

> Running a full Windows OS under emulation on a Raspberry Pi, just to run
> one app is not a very good idea (as Adrian pointed out).
>
> An alternative would be to run QEMU on the Pi, which provides an x86
> execution environment, and then try to get the N3FJP software running
> under Linux Wine (Wine provides versions of the Windows libraries needed
> by a  Windows app that translate to linux libraries / system calls). I'm
> not saying this is an easy path to follow, but there are a lot of people
> who have succeeded doing this. The N3FJP software is simple enough that
> it would probably work reasonably well. Getting all the pieces in place
> though will be difficult, unless you can find an appropriate canned
> image for the RPi that already has Wine and QEMU installed properly.
> Here's a two year old one for a RPi 3 running Debian Stretch:
>
> https://sourceforge.net/projects/pi-qemu-wine/
>
> People have been successful getting WIne running on Qemu on the RPi4 and
> newer Linux distributions, but I haven't seen a canned image for use by
> those who are not linux / QEMU experienced users. Here's a link to a
> tutorial that was used to create the above canned image (including a
> youtube video).  People have adapted that to make things work on the
> RPi4, etc :
>
> https://www.novaspirit.com/2019/04/15/run-x86-arm/
>
> There used to be a (non free) x86 environment for the Raspberry Pi
> called Exagear Desktop, but that is no longer available (but there are
> plenty of articles on the web giving instructions on how to run Wine on
> Exagear Desktop, so don't go down that rathole).
>
> Anyway, there's a lot more web pages that discuss this, and perhaps
> there is one out there that is more recent that would allow you to get
> it all running on a RPi 4.
>
> 73,
>
> John, AC0ZG
>
> On 6/30/2021 10:38 AM, Mike Short wrote:
> > Atomic Pi is an alternative for this. I have one running Win10 and
> logging
> > app. 12v power.
> >
> > On Wed, Jun 30, 2021 at 11:51 KJ7SOY  wrote:
> >
> >> Unfortunately that’s a terrible idea. I’ve been using Pi’s for 8 years.
> I
> >> currently have 23 of them deployed managing our home automation,
> >> surveillance systems, and other assorted tasks. 12 are in a rack in my
> >> rackmount cabinet and the rest are deployed around our property (6
> acres).
> >>
> >> The two things they do NOT do well are run Windows and run Android. I’ve
> >> tested multiple times, on multiple Pi’s (up to and including the 8GB PI
> 4)
> >> with every variant that has ever claimed to run on the Pi. They don’t.
> >> Period. Either they lack drivers, or they run slower than molasses in a
> >> freezer. They have NEVER functioned, and given the Pi’s architecture and
> >> their library demands likely never will. Virtualization makes no
> >> difference. They just don’t work.
> >>
> >> Please don’t waste your time trying this. It’s truly not worth the time
> >> you’d spend getting it installed.
> >>
> >> 73
> >> -Adrian
> >> KJ7SOY
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 206, Issue 28

[Tim C]

I've read this whole thread and I'm confused.  I control my KPA500 and KAT500 
remotely.  When shutting down my station is shutting down the Elecraft 
equipment adequate?  

Thanks ES 73 DE TIM WB8HRO   

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Re: [Elecraft] What I need and meant

[John Marvin]

Running a full Windows OS under emulation on a Raspberry Pi, just to run 
one app is not a very good idea (as Adrian pointed out).


An alternative would be to run QEMU on the Pi, which provides an x86 
execution environment, and then try to get the N3FJP software running 
under Linux Wine (Wine provides versions of the Windows libraries needed 
by a  Windows app that translate to linux libraries / system calls). I'm 
not saying this is an easy path to follow, but there are a lot of people 
who have succeeded doing this. The N3FJP software is simple enough that 
it would probably work reasonably well. Getting all the pieces in place 
though will be difficult, unless you can find an appropriate canned 
image for the RPi that already has Wine and QEMU installed properly.  
Here's a two year old one for a RPi 3 running Debian Stretch:


https://sourceforge.net/projects/pi-qemu-wine/

People have been successful getting WIne running on Qemu on the RPi4 and 
newer Linux distributions, but I haven't seen a canned image for use by 
those who are not linux / QEMU experienced users. Here's a link to a 
tutorial that was used to create the above canned image (including a 
youtube video).  People have adapted that to make things work on the 
RPi4, etc :


https://www.novaspirit.com/2019/04/15/run-x86-arm/

There used to be a (non free) x86 environment for the Raspberry Pi 
called Exagear Desktop, but that is no longer available (but there are 
plenty of articles on the web giving instructions on how to run Wine on 
Exagear Desktop, so don't go down that rathole).


Anyway, there's a lot more web pages that discuss this, and perhaps 
there is one out there that is more recent that would allow you to get 
it all running on a RPi 4.


73,

John, AC0ZG

On 6/30/2021 10:38 AM, Mike Short wrote:

Atomic Pi is an alternative for this. I have one running Win10 and logging
app. 12v power.

On Wed, Jun 30, 2021 at 11:51 KJ7SOY  wrote:


Unfortunately that’s a terrible idea. I’ve been using Pi’s for 8 years. I
currently have 23 of them deployed managing our home automation,
surveillance systems, and other assorted tasks. 12 are in a rack in my
rackmount cabinet and the rest are deployed around our property (6 acres).

The two things they do NOT do well are run Windows and run Android. I’ve
tested multiple times, on multiple Pi’s (up to and including the 8GB PI 4)
with every variant that has ever claimed to run on the Pi. They don’t.
Period. Either they lack drivers, or they run slower than molasses in a
freezer. They have NEVER functioned, and given the Pi’s architecture and
their library demands likely never will. Virtualization makes no
difference. They just don’t work.

Please don’t waste your time trying this. It’s truly not worth the time
you’d spend getting it installed.

73
-Adrian
KJ7SOY





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Re: [Elecraft] Temperature or Warmth of KPA500 when "Off" ?

[Mike Short]

Solid state filaments?
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Re: [Elecraft] What I need and meant

[Mike Short]

Atomic Pi is an alternative for this. I have one running Win10 and logging
app. 12v power.

On Wed, Jun 30, 2021 at 11:51 KJ7SOY  wrote:

> Unfortunately that’s a terrible idea. I’ve been using Pi’s for 8 years. I
> currently have 23 of them deployed managing our home automation,
> surveillance systems, and other assorted tasks. 12 are in a rack in my
> rackmount cabinet and the rest are deployed around our property (6 acres).
>
> The two things they do NOT do well are run Windows and run Android. I’ve
> tested multiple times, on multiple Pi’s (up to and including the 8GB PI 4)
> with every variant that has ever claimed to run on the Pi. They don’t.
> Period. Either they lack drivers, or they run slower than molasses in a
> freezer. They have NEVER functioned, and given the Pi’s architecture and
> their library demands likely never will. Virtualization makes no
> difference. They just don’t work.
>
> Please don’t waste your time trying this. It’s truly not worth the time
> you’d spend getting it installed.
>
> 73
> -Adrian
> KJ7SOY
>
>
>
> > On Jun 30, 2021, at 7:24 AM, Kurt Pawlikowski  wrote:
> >
> > Paul & Paul & Kenneth...
> >
> > Something you might consider is running Windows on a Raspberry Pi.
> (see this page <
> https://www.lfedge.org/2021/01/26/you-can-now-run-windows-10-on-a-raspberry-pi-using-project-eve/#:~:text=BlogProject%20EVE-,You%20Can%20Now%20Run%20Windows%2010,Raspberry%20Pi%20using%20Project%20EVE!=Ever%20since%20Project%20EVE%20came,out%20EVE%27s%20virtualization%20of%20hardware.>).
> If it can run Windows 10, you could probably run a smaller version of
> Windows (NT, 7, maybe 3.1!). It would probably run on a small 12 volt
> battery for days... the only thing would be the mouse/screen. JAT (Just A
> Thought).
> >
> > kurtt WB9FMC
> >
> >> On 6/29/2021 22:13, Paul Stoetzer wrote:
> >> That thing is a dead end running a five year old extremely low end
> >> processor. Obviously N3FJP will run fine, but that’s about all it’ll be
> >> tolerable for. The new Samsung Galaxy Book Go is probably the best
> choice
> >> for a reasonably low cost and highly power efficient Windows 10 laptop
> >> ($349 and it’ll run for 18 hours on the internal battery).
> >>
> >> 73,
> >>
> >> Paul, N8HM
> >>
> >>> On Tue, Jun 29, 2021 at 22:24 Paul Van Dyke 
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Look at a "Fusion 5" tablet
> >>>
> >>> Cheers Paul. KB9AVO
> >>>
>  On Tue, Jun 29, 2021, 10:18 PM Kenneth Christiansen 
> wrote:
> >>>
>  I want a Windows 10 computer that I can run the N3FJP logging program
> and
>  draws about the same current from a 12 volt solar charged battery as
> my
>  iPad does. I wish there was a way to be able to run N3FJP on my iPad.
> >>> That
>  is all I want so don’t wast the band width arguing about anything
> else .
>  73 and hope this time goes better.
>  Ken. W0CZ
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Temperature or Warmth of KPA500 when "Off" ?

[Phil Hystad via Elecraft]

Yes, there is a master switch.  I think I forgot about that.  

> On Jun 30, 2021, at 8:47 AM, Ken Winterling  wrote:
> 
> Phil,
> 
> No need to unplug the KPA500 when not in use. There is a master power
> switch on the rear panel that will disconnect everything.
> 
> Ken
> WA2LBI
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Wed, Jun 30, 2021 at 11:41 AM Louandzip via Elecraft <
> elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
>> I use a clamp on ammeter and a short power cord jumper with the wires
>> separated where I can clamp over the black wire.  That quantitatively tells
>> me the power being consumed/dissipated. Keep in mind temperature is
>> intensive whereas heat is extensive.
>> 
>> Lou W7HV
>> 
>>On Wednesday, June 30, 2021, 9:32:28 AM MDT, Phil Hystad via Elecraft <
>> elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Living in the Pacific Northwest and having just gone through a big bath
>> of heat I have become a temperature detective.  Anything not being used
>> should not be radiating in the infrared spectrum above surroundings.  Thus,
>> all of my radios are off.
>> 
>> Or, so I thought.  I forgot that the KPA500 was still on though off and I
>> put my hand on the side of the cabinet and discovered some dastardly warmth
>> — a “no-no” in this non-air-conditioned house.  So, I unplugged the KPA500
>> for the time being.
>> 
>> But, I was surprised.  I would have guessed that I would not be able to
>> sense any warmth from the cabinet as the surrounding environment should
>> have kept it cooler.  It was not hot.  Just warm to the touch.  Definitely
>> not as warm as my iMac computer that I am using at the moment.
>> 
>> I should get my infrared temperature sensor and measure the actual
>> radiated temperature and maybe I will do that some day.
>> 
>> But, is this normal?  I assume that there is a small current powering a
>> micro processor and its related circuitry but should it be actually that
>> warm — is there a cpu burning "idle loop" used and thus causing high
>> current flow thru the processor.
>> 
>> If it were not for the fact that breakfast is almost ready (steel cut
>> oatmeal) I would plug the KPA500 back in and wait a while and then measure
>> the temperature of the cabinet.  I will do that later.
>> 
>> 73, phil, K7PEH
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[Elecraft] See if it works this time...

[jerry]

All,

  I posted this yesterday, but somehow it didn't
make it to the list:

 snip ---
K2 SSB Adapter

...Is in hand.  Looks like quite a little project.  The workbench is 
cleared off, soldering iron
loaded with its smallest tip, Panavise in place & grounded, anti-static 
strap hooked up.


Lemme at it!

  - Jerry KF6VB
- endsnip ---

   Am about halfway through stuffing the circuit board.  Installed most 
of the caps, ICs, resistors.
A few parts, I put off installing because they are at the very edge of 
the card, and would prevent me from
holding it in the Panavise.  Each part that I did not install, I put a 
big circle around in the manual.  When everything else is stuffed, I'll 
go back and install those.


   One of the resistors went *SPOING* and flew across the garage.  
Luckily, I have complete stock of all the common values of jelly-bean 
1/4W resistors.


   I shouldn't have to do much to the base K2, because it already had 
the SSB installed - somebody had removed it and reinstalled the bridging 
cap.  I will
however need to pull the control board and pull a couple of jumpers off 
the microphone jumpers array - that will be my excuse to treat the 
control board to a good scrub with alcohol.


   - Jerry KF6VB




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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 to a handlebar mount

[Barry Baines via Elecraft]

Mike:

> On Jun 30, 2021, at 1:32 AM, MIKE ZANE  wrote:
> 
> I'm trying to find a "handlebar mount" to mount a KX2 on my Segway Ninebot S 
> MAX. The "handlebar" on the S Max is not a straight bar, but a round donut 
> type of handle. All of the Cell phone handlebar mounts will not work with the 
> KX2. Any one with any ideas out there? Thanks, Mike

Take a look at Lido Mounts (www.lidomounts.com ) 
that offers a bicycle mounting bracket that one can then attach various 
mounting points for different items such as HTs and front panels of various 
radios.  See if the panel they offer will for the KX3 will work with the KX2.  

I have a Segway I2 which has their mounting piece for a bicycle that I’ve 
attached their mount to hold a HT using the belt clip.  So the question is 
whether you can ‘mix and match’ to get what you need.  There is a mounting 
package for the KX3, but it includes hardware for mounting the assembly in a 
vehicle, not a bicycle.  You can call them at 949-690-5616 to discuss your 
needs.  They’re on the West Coast so take that into account when calling them 
if you’re not on the West Coast yourself.

Hope this helps,

Barry Baines, WD4ASW/1
(Currently in Roslindale, MA)


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Re: [Elecraft] Temperature or Warmth of KPA500 when "Off" ?

[Dave]

Morning Phil,

Also living in the NW, (Eugene), do I fully understand your concern... 
There is a switch in the rear left of the cabinet as seen from the 
front.  I believe that will kill power to most of the amp.


73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
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ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources

On 6/30/21 8:31 AM, Phil Hystad via Elecraft wrote:

Living in the Pacific Northwest and having just gone through a big bath of heat 
I have become a temperature detective.  Anything not being used should not be 
radiating in the infrared spectrum above surroundings.  Thus, all of my radios 
are off.

Or, so I thought.  I forgot that the KPA500 was still on though off and I put 
my hand on the side of the cabinet and discovered some dastardly warmth — a 
“no-no” in this non-air-conditioned house.  So, I unplugged the KPA500 for the 
time being.

But, I was surprised.  I would have guessed that I would not be able to sense 
any warmth from the cabinet as the surrounding environment should have kept it 
cooler.  It was not hot.  Just warm to the touch.  Definitely not as warm as my 
iMac computer that I am using at the moment.

I should get my infrared temperature sensor and measure the actual radiated 
temperature and maybe I will do that some day.

But, is this normal?  I assume that there is a small current powering a micro processor 
and its related circuitry but should it be actually that warm — is there a cpu burning 
"idle loop" used and thus causing high current flow thru the processor.

If it were not for the fact that breakfast is almost ready (steel cut oatmeal) 
I would plug the KPA500 back in and wait a while and then measure the 
temperature of the cabinet.  I will do that later.

73, phil, K7PEH
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Re: [Elecraft] What I need and meant

[KJ7SOY]

Unfortunately that’s a terrible idea. I’ve been using Pi’s for 8 years. I 
currently have 23 of them deployed managing our home automation, surveillance 
systems, and other assorted tasks. 12 are in a rack in my rackmount cabinet and 
the rest are deployed around our property (6 acres). 

The two things they do NOT do well are run Windows and run Android. I’ve tested 
multiple times, on multiple Pi’s (up to and including the 8GB PI 4) with every 
variant that has ever claimed to run on the Pi. They don’t. Period. Either they 
lack drivers, or they run slower than molasses in a freezer. They have NEVER 
functioned, and given the Pi’s architecture and their library demands likely 
never will. Virtualization makes no difference. They just don’t work. 

Please don’t waste your time trying this. It’s truly not worth the time you’d 
spend getting it installed.  

73
-Adrian
KJ7SOY



> On Jun 30, 2021, at 7:24 AM, Kurt Pawlikowski  wrote:
> 
> Paul & Paul & Kenneth...
> 
> Something you might consider is running Windows on a Raspberry Pi. (see 
> this page 
> ).
>  If it can run Windows 10, you could probably run a smaller version of 
> Windows (NT, 7, maybe 3.1!). It would probably run on a small 12 volt battery 
> for days... the only thing would be the mouse/screen. JAT (Just A Thought).
> 
> kurtt WB9FMC
> 
>> On 6/29/2021 22:13, Paul Stoetzer wrote:
>> That thing is a dead end running a five year old extremely low end
>> processor. Obviously N3FJP will run fine, but that’s about all it’ll be
>> tolerable for. The new Samsung Galaxy Book Go is probably the best choice
>> for a reasonably low cost and highly power efficient Windows 10 laptop
>> ($349 and it’ll run for 18 hours on the internal battery).
>> 
>> 73,
>> 
>> Paul, N8HM
>> 
>>> On Tue, Jun 29, 2021 at 22:24 Paul Van Dyke  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Look at a "Fusion 5" tablet
>>> 
>>> Cheers Paul. KB9AVO
>>> 
 On Tue, Jun 29, 2021, 10:18 PM Kenneth Christiansen  wrote:
>>> 
 I want a Windows 10 computer that I can run the N3FJP logging program and
 draws about the same current from a 12 volt solar charged battery as my
 iPad does. I wish there was a way to be able to run N3FJP on my iPad.
>>> That
 is all I want so don’t wast the band width arguing about anything else .
 73 and hope this time goes better.
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Re: [Elecraft] Temperature or Warmth of KPA500 when "Off" ?

[Ken Winterling]

Phil,

No need to unplug the KPA500 when not in use. There is a master power
switch on the rear panel that will disconnect everything.

Ken
WA2LBI





On Wed, Jun 30, 2021 at 11:41 AM Louandzip via Elecraft <
elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote:

>  I use a clamp on ammeter and a short power cord jumper with the wires
> separated where I can clamp over the black wire.  That quantitatively tells
> me the power being consumed/dissipated. Keep in mind temperature is
> intensive whereas heat is extensive.
>
> Lou W7HV
>
> On Wednesday, June 30, 2021, 9:32:28 AM MDT, Phil Hystad via Elecraft <
> elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>
>  Living in the Pacific Northwest and having just gone through a big bath
> of heat I have become a temperature detective.  Anything not being used
> should not be radiating in the infrared spectrum above surroundings.  Thus,
> all of my radios are off.
>
> Or, so I thought.  I forgot that the KPA500 was still on though off and I
> put my hand on the side of the cabinet and discovered some dastardly warmth
> — a “no-no” in this non-air-conditioned house.  So, I unplugged the KPA500
> for the time being.
>
> But, I was surprised.  I would have guessed that I would not be able to
> sense any warmth from the cabinet as the surrounding environment should
> have kept it cooler.  It was not hot.  Just warm to the touch.  Definitely
> not as warm as my iMac computer that I am using at the moment.
>
> I should get my infrared temperature sensor and measure the actual
> radiated temperature and maybe I will do that some day.
>
> But, is this normal?  I assume that there is a small current powering a
> micro processor and its related circuitry but should it be actually that
> warm — is there a cpu burning "idle loop" used and thus causing high
> current flow thru the processor.
>
> If it were not for the fact that breakfast is almost ready (steel cut
> oatmeal) I would plug the KPA500 back in and wait a while and then measure
> the temperature of the cabinet.  I will do that later.
>
> 73, phil, K7PEH
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Re: [Elecraft] Temperature or Warmth of KPA500 when "Off" ?

[Louandzip via Elecraft]

 I use a clamp on ammeter and a short power cord jumper with the wires 
separated where I can clamp over the black wire.  That quantitatively tells me 
the power being consumed/dissipated. Keep in mind temperature is intensive 
whereas heat is extensive. 

Lou W7HV

On Wednesday, June 30, 2021, 9:32:28 AM MDT, Phil Hystad via Elecraft 
 wrote:  
 
 Living in the Pacific Northwest and having just gone through a big bath of 
heat I have become a temperature detective.  Anything not being used should not 
be radiating in the infrared spectrum above surroundings.  Thus, all of my 
radios are off.

Or, so I thought.  I forgot that the KPA500 was still on though off and I put 
my hand on the side of the cabinet and discovered some dastardly warmth — a 
“no-no” in this non-air-conditioned house.  So, I unplugged the KPA500 for the 
time being.

But, I was surprised.  I would have guessed that I would not be able to sense 
any warmth from the cabinet as the surrounding environment should have kept it 
cooler.  It was not hot.  Just warm to the touch.  Definitely not as warm as my 
iMac computer that I am using at the moment.

I should get my infrared temperature sensor and measure the actual radiated 
temperature and maybe I will do that some day.

But, is this normal?  I assume that there is a small current powering a micro 
processor and its related circuitry but should it be actually that warm — is 
there a cpu burning "idle loop" used and thus causing high current flow thru 
the processor.  

If it were not for the fact that breakfast is almost ready (steel cut oatmeal) 
I would plug the KPA500 back in and wait a while and then measure the 
temperature of the cabinet.  I will do that later.

73, phil, K7PEH
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[Elecraft] Temperature or Warmth of KPA500 when "Off" ?

[Phil Hystad via Elecraft]

Living in the Pacific Northwest and having just gone through a big bath of heat 
I have become a temperature detective.  Anything not being used should not be 
radiating in the infrared spectrum above surroundings.  Thus, all of my radios 
are off.

Or, so I thought.  I forgot that the KPA500 was still on though off and I put 
my hand on the side of the cabinet and discovered some dastardly warmth — a 
“no-no” in this non-air-conditioned house.  So, I unplugged the KPA500 for the 
time being.

But, I was surprised.  I would have guessed that I would not be able to sense 
any warmth from the cabinet as the surrounding environment should have kept it 
cooler.  It was not hot.  Just warm to the touch.  Definitely not as warm as my 
iMac computer that I am using at the moment.

I should get my infrared temperature sensor and measure the actual radiated 
temperature and maybe I will do that some day.

But, is this normal?  I assume that there is a small current powering a micro 
processor and its related circuitry but should it be actually that warm — is 
there a cpu burning "idle loop" used and thus causing high current flow thru 
the processor.  

If it were not for the fact that breakfast is almost ready (steel cut oatmeal) 
I would plug the KPA500 back in and wait a while and then measure the 
temperature of the cabinet.  I will do that later.

73, phil, K7PEH
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Re: [Elecraft] What I need and meant

[Kurt Pawlikowski]

Paul & Paul & Kenneth...

    Something you might consider is running Windows on a Raspberry Pi. 
(see this page 
). 
If it can run Windows 10, you could probably run a smaller version of 
Windows (NT, 7, maybe 3.1!). It would probably run on a small 12 volt 
battery for days... the only thing would be the mouse/screen. JAT (Just 
A Thought).


    kurtt WB9FMC

On 6/29/2021 22:13, Paul Stoetzer wrote:

That thing is a dead end running a five year old extremely low end
processor. Obviously N3FJP will run fine, but that’s about all it’ll be
tolerable for. The new Samsung Galaxy Book Go is probably the best choice
for a reasonably low cost and highly power efficient Windows 10 laptop
($349 and it’ll run for 18 hours on the internal battery).

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Tue, Jun 29, 2021 at 22:24 Paul Van Dyke  wrote:


Look at a "Fusion 5" tablet

Cheers Paul. KB9AVO

On Tue, Jun 29, 2021, 10:18 PM Kenneth Christiansen  wrote:


I want a Windows 10 computer that I can run the N3FJP logging program and
draws about the same current from a 12 volt solar charged battery as my
iPad does. I wish there was a way to be able to run N3FJP on my iPad.

That

is all I want so don’t wast the band width arguing about anything else .
73 and hope this time goes better.
Ken. W0CZ

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[Elecraft] 432 preamp for EME

[Ken Roberson via Elecraft]

Hello all,
I'm looking for a pre-amp for 432 mhz - working on EME station -
please contact me off list.
My email info is good on qrz dot com.
Thanks for the bandwidth.
73 Ken K5DNL

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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 to a handlebar mount

[Thorsten Fricke]

Hi Mike,

Am 30.06.21 um 07:32 schrieb MIKE ZANE:

I'm trying to find a "handlebar mount" to mount a KX2 on my Segway Ninebot S MAX. The 
"handlebar" on the S Max is not a straight bar, but a round donut type of handle. All of 
the Cell phone handlebar mounts will not work with the KX2. Any one with any ideas out there? 
Thanks, Mike n6zw


Would the Side KX KX2-Mount
(https://gemsproducts.com/product/kx2-mount/)be a solution?
You can add i.e. any RAM Mount parts to fit it to whatever you want.

Hope this helps
Thorsten, DH4FT
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