Re: [Elecraft] Other Radio lists thoughts.

2021-06-08 Thread Bill Rowlett 
Sounds good, when are you going to start the list?

BillKC4IM

> On Jun 8, 2021, at 8:14 PM, Thomas Warren  wrote:
> 
> Speaking of the Sherwood RX list, someone mentioned producing additional 
> lists…here is some food for discussion….. possibly not on this list.
> 
> List 1) Radio Receiver (RX) …..already exists.
> 
> List 2) Radio Transmitter (TX)…..already suggested.
> 
> List 3) Radio Ergonomics (RE) - a list of what is desirable or which knobs/ 
> buttons used the most or are most 
>   important. Listed by different classes such as Contest radio, CW, SSB, 
> Weak signal….etc.
> 
> List 4) Radio Usability (RU) - how many mouse-clicks or button-pushes is 
> takes to enable a wanted function, Macros OFF……etc. 
> 
> Probably, combine #3,4. 
> 
> Just throwing this out for rumination. :) 
> 
> 
> Tom, W4TMW
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Rig forCW

2020-05-12 Thread Bill Rowlett 
If you have your paddles hooked to the kx3, you can work ritty or psk without a 
computer. Works well.

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> On May 12, 2020, at 10:49 PM, Bill Frantz  wrote:
> 
> On 5/12/20 at 2:46 PM, j...@audiosystemsgroup.com (Jim Brown) wrote:
> 
>>> On 5/12/2020 8:11 AM, Buck wrote:
>>> A used K3 would be my recommendation if you don't need portability.  The K3 
>>> is still one of the finest radios ever made
>> 
>> I agree. The KX3 is a fine radio, but the K3 is much easier to use if you 
>> want to do modes other than CW and SSB. In today's world, digital modes have 
>> become quite popular, in large part because they make it possible to work 
>> through the greatly increased noise levels present where most of us live.
> 
> I frequently switch modes when operating. With the K3, I only have to change 
> the mode switch on the radio. It is equally easy on the KX3 and KX2 between 
> CW and voice, but when going use to data with an external computer I have to 
> change the phones plug, the mic plug, and the mic bias. And change them back 
> when I go the other way. A lot of fiddling. However I can easily carry the 
> KX3 in my pack.
> 
> Note: I have to borrow a KX2 from my wife, so I mostly use the KX3.
> 
> I hope the K4 will be as easy to switch between sound card modes and RTTY as 
> the K3 is between CW/SSB/Data. The K3 involves some knob twisting.
> 
> 73 Bill AE6JV
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Re: [Elecraft] Two Receivers

2019-05-18 Thread Bill Rowlett 
You guys need to read the book “Complete DXer”. It was written by a CW operator 
but what he talks about works for SSB too.

Bill  KC4IM


> On May 18, 2019, at 8:14 AM, Vic Rosenthal  wrote:
> 
> But how can you figure out the pattern (or lack thereof) if you can’t find 
> the stations he worked?
> 
> Victor 4X6GP 
> 
>> On 17 May 2019, at 23:33, Wes  wrote:
>> 
>> I probably shouldn't give away secrets but if you try this on some big 
>> DXpeditions, you will be sorely disappointed.
>> 
>> For example when I was calling VP8STI on RTTY (my friend AA7A operating) I 
>> tried calling on his last listen frequency but he never seemed to call two 
>> stations who were on the same frequency.  So I started looking for a 
>> pattern; many guys will tune up (or down) a few Hz or kHz and pick another 
>> caller.  This didn't seem to be the case either.  After nearly two hours I 
>> finally determined his pattern was he didn't have one, he randomly tuned 
>> after every Q.  I finally picked a relatively clear frequency and called for 
>> awhile until he found me.  I queried him about this later and he confirmed.
>> 
>> In either of these cases you really don't need a second RX to figure this 
>> out.  Your time is better spent learning sequences and planning when and 
>> where to call instead of constantly tuning trying to find the last guy 
>> worked. Besides all of the other two-receiver guys who don't know any better 
>> are going to be calling on the same frequency too.
>> 
>> Wes  N7WS
>> 
>>> On 5/17/2019 11:27 AM, William Levy wrote:
>>> snip---Interesting thing that 2nd RX. You put
>>> the DX on the RX and you find the guy talking to him with the transceiver
>>> and that is called a SLAM DUNK.
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Re: [Elecraft] Investments

2019-05-06 Thread Bill Rowlett 
Both of your wives could be making money through their art which is more than 
any of us hams can do.

Bill  KC4IM

> On May 6, 2019, at 4:51 PM, Jim Brown  wrote:
> 
> On 5/6/2019 1:11 PM, Phil Kane wrote:
>> My wife can't say anything about my radio gear because I can take a look
>> at her art studio and see how many brushes, sheets of canvas and paper,
>> and jars of paint she has
> 
> My XYL has more sewing machines and looms than I have radio gear, so I never 
> get any questions about purchases.
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] 60m band mod

2019-05-03 Thread Bill Rowlett 
I have one of the first run units and it came with 60m on it. Go to the 
Elecraft site and download the latest firmware. You should be good to go.

Bill  KC4IM



> On May 3, 2019, at 12:06 PM, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS  wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> is there easy way how to modify KX3 for 60m band as same as it is possible
> on K3?
> 
> Thanks for hints.
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Can anyone share a picture K3 with KPA1500

2019-02-10 Thread Bill Rowlett 
Page 19 of the February QST.

Bill  KC4IM


> On Feb 10, 2019, at 3:00 AM, Martin Sole  wrote:
> 
> I have not seen, and google did not reveal a picture of a K3 with a KPA1500 
> alongside. Plenty of the KPA500 with a K3 but none of the 1500. I would like 
> to see the amp and radio side by side both with the tilt bail raised and 
> lowered. Anyone have a picture they could share, or maybe a QRZ page with 
> them on?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Martin, HS0ZED
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Re: [Elecraft] Ideas for an FT8 Radio

2019-01-02 Thread Bill Rowlett 
Dito Carl, well said. I agree 100%

Bill  KC4IM



> On Jan 2, 2019, at 5:56 PM, Carl J. Denbow  wrote:
> 
> While it's legal to run maximum power on FT8, or any other weak signal mode, 
> it's certainly not in the spirit of the weak signal mode ethos  Most 
> weak-signal mode enthusiasts pride themselves on the worldwide contacts they 
> can make with low wattage.  Many feel that 100 watts is QRO on these modes. 
> Personally, I usually run about 35 watts, but I've had QSOs with stations in 
> far-flung regions running power in the milliwatt range with a dipole up 20 
> feet.  That's the real attraction of these modes to many. And, until the 
> advent of FT8, you heard very few stations running more than 100 watts on 
> these modes.  FT8 seems to have attracted a whole different crowd.  Some of 
> these, I think, view FT8 as a "the new RTTY" and operate according to the 
> accepted operating procedures of that mode.  I view this trend as very 
> unfortunate.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Carl
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Re: [Elecraft] Ideas for an FT8 Radio

2018-12-29 Thread Bill Rowlett 
25 watts out max.

KC4IM  Bill


> On Dec 29, 2018, at 4:16 PM, Doug Millar via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> Ok, I am going out on a limb. I have been trying to imagine an FT8 all in one 
> radio. How about this- A radio that is 6 by 10" or so with a screen that lays 
> flat on top and swivels up for use. Mouse but only and an optional keyboard 
> since the programs are primarily mouse driven. The computer (raspberry pi et 
> al.)  inside the radio box. 50watts output, 160-6m and all mode. A jack for 
> an external monitor would be good. This would make a very portable digital 
> radio that only needs an antenna, dc, and a mouse or track pad to make it 
> work, but also have the ability to expand for more fixed use. 
> What do you think? 
>   61, Doug K6JEY
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Using FLDigi to send CW

2018-07-05 Thread Bill Rowlett 
Yes, but why bother with FLDidgi when it is not needed for CW, RITTY or PSK. 
Keep it simple.

73 and good DX

KC4IM

On Jul 5, 2018, at 9:27 PM, Neil Zampella 
mailto:ne...@techie.com>> wrote:

Bill,

true, but he was asking about FLDidgi to send CW ...

Neil, KN3ILZ


On 7/5/2018 9:25 PM, Bill Rowlett wrote:
With the Elecraft USB cable, your computer, you send CW from your keyboard. The 
beauty of the KX3.


On Jul 5, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Neil Zampella 
mailto:ne...@techie.com>> wrote:

Aaron,

you really don't need the Signalink, just two stereo audio cables (I used the 
ones in the KX3-PCKT cable set) a good soundcard in your PC or an external USB 
soundcard, and the KXUSB cable that comes with the KX3.

This gives you the audio input/output you need, and the CAT control needed. 
 This is the only setup I use with my KX3 for all digital modes.


Neil, KN3ILZ


On 7/5/2018 3:54 PM, Aaron wrote:
A year or so ago, someone told me how I can send CW with a KX3 using FLDigi
and a SignaLink USB Sound Card. Does someone know how this is
accomplished?  I like CW and can decode it pretty decent, however I have a
neurological issue that is keeping me from sending.
Thank You
Aaron K5ATG

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Using FLDigi to send CW

2018-07-05 Thread Bill Rowlett 
With the Elecraft USB cable, your computer, you send CW from your keyboard. The 
beauty of the KX3.


> On Jul 5, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Neil Zampella  wrote:
> 
> Aaron,
> 
> you really don't need the Signalink, just two stereo audio cables (I used the 
> ones in the KX3-PCKT cable set) a good soundcard in your PC or an external 
> USB soundcard, and the KXUSB cable that comes with the KX3.
> 
> This gives you the audio input/output you need, and the CAT control needed.   
>This is the only setup I use with my KX3 for all digital modes.
> 
> 
> Neil, KN3ILZ
> 
> 
> On 7/5/2018 3:54 PM, Aaron wrote:
>> A year or so ago, someone told me how I can send CW with a KX3 using FLDigi
>> and a SignaLink USB Sound Card. Does someone know how this is
>> accomplished?  I like CW and can decode it pretty decent, however I have a
>> neurological issue that is keeping me from sending.
>> Thank You
>> Aaron K5ATG
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] New Sub RX

2018-03-13 Thread Bill Rowlett 
What happened to using your ears to find the station being worked?

73 Bill  KC4IM


> On Mar 13, 2018, at 5:57 AM, Bill W4ZV  wrote:
> 
> Bill Frantz wrote
>> But now I need three receivers. Two for diversity and one to scan the
>> pileup.
> 
> Get CW Skimmer and enable its "599" function.  You don't even need to listen
> to the pileup since you can watch for the last "599" in the spectrum display
> and move your TX there.  Here's a macro I wrote in 2011 with details:
> 
> http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Pileup-Buster-Macro-td6579405.html
> 
> 73,  Bill  W4ZV
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Re: [Elecraft] Can Anyone recommended a great QRP Antenna and Antenna Pole for KX3

2017-04-02 Thread Bill Rowlett 
The MFJ 2286 Big Stick Vert. may be what you are looking for. Nocks down to 
about 28” and extends to 18’
I have used it as a 20 meter GP. works well.

73 Bill  KC4ATU


On Apr 2, 2017, at 6:23 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT 
> wrote:

I bought a fiberglass kite pole made by Jackite, and sold at E-Commerce sites 
everywhere.

Mine is 31' extended, between 3 and 4 feet collapsed.

73 -- Lynn

On 4/2/2017 3:10 PM, Stephen Shearer wrote:
BTW...

http://www.sotabeams.co.uk/compact-light-weight-10-m-30-ft-mast/ is
cheaper from UK than US.  $63 + $30 (shipping - tracked) = ~$93

http://shop.packtenna.com/Masts-Supports_c_12.html $89 + $20 (shipping)...

73, steve WB3LGC


On 4/2/2017 4:25 PM, Michael Aust wrote:
Can Anyone recommended a great QRP Antenna for KX3


Going to Hawaii with KX3 from high rise Hotels and some Sandy Beaches
that is lightweight, easy to deploy, carry on Airlines or packed into
luggage.


Any Portable Poles to recommend for End Fed Antenna's


My MFJ-1920 pole is 3.8ft when collapsed and extends to 33 feet
but when Island Hopping, 3.8ft does not qualify as a Carry On due to
it's length
So hit with extra baggage fee's


Maybe a Fishing pole that is on sections that not as long, when collapsed
would be the Answer, some 14ft to 17 feet Crappie Fishing poles only
breakdown to 46inches to 48inches, about the collapsed length of my
MFJ-1910 fiberglass telescopic mast


Mike

WB6DJI


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Re: [Elecraft] QSLs

2016-07-25 Thread Bill Rowlett 
If all you want is a contact confirmation in the ARRL data base to be used for 
an award from ARRL, than by all means use LOTW.

LOTW is not “the last courtesy of a QSO is a QSL.” A QSL which can be held in 
you hand, can bring back a memory about the QSO, that is the last courtesy of 
the QSO, not some data in a data bank somewhere.

As for me, all CARDS go by the buro, state side manager with SASE, or direct 
with SASE. 

Back in my hole now

Bill  KC4ATU


> On Jul 25, 2016, at 4:07 PM, Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP  wrote:
> 
> I couldn't agree with Jim more!
> 
> I love LOTW and wish everyone would use it.
> 
> It's not just the cost of postage for the cards themselves. I am trying to 
> increase my DXCC total and submitting confirmations by LOTW is so much easier 
> than getting cards checked by the /one/ guy in the country who can do it, or 
> mailing them to the ARRL in the USA and hoping that our troubled postal 
> service will get them there and back.
> 
> 73,
> Vic, 4X6GP
> Rehovot, Israel
> Formerly K2VCO
> http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/
> 
> On 25 Jul 2016 21:49, Jim Brown wrote:
>> On Mon,7/25/2016 11:34 AM, stan levandowski wrote:
>>> On my QRZ page it says "No LoTW, no eQSL and no Buro."
>> 
>> That may be your preference, but it causes everyone who wants a
>> confirmation from you to spend money with the postal system. When we
>> were kids, it cost a penny or two to send a QSL. Now, including the cost
>> of printing a card, it costs someone who wants your card more than $1
>> round trip (.49 each way) in the US, more than $2 between US and Canada,
>> average $3.50 to/from other countries.
>> 
>> LOTW and eQSL are FREE and easy to use if you're using almost any of the
>> popular logging software. Putting our logs on LOTW is the considerate
>> thing to do. It's the RIGHT thing to do. It's the modern equivalent of
>> what we said in the '50s -- "the last courtesy of a QSO is a QSL." Now,
>> the last courtesy of a QSO is an upload to LOTW.
>> 
>> 73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft website now accessible through FIOS in NY

2016-01-04 Thread Bill Rowlett 
I am sorry guys that some are having a problem with there service providers and 
accessing the web site. Pick up the phone and call your provider, no one here 
can fix it, so go help yourself by calling your provider. 

KC4ATU

On Jan 4, 2016, at 4:12 PM, Nolan Kienitz  wrote:

> Still not accessible in Plano, TX ...
> 
> 73 - Nolan Kienitz  KI5IO
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Matt
> Zilmer
> Sent: Monday, January 04, 2016 2:59 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft website now accessable through FIOS in NY
> 
> DNS sometimes takes a while to propagate downstream.  The DNS server you're
> using is probably (er, may be) different from others in NY.
> 
> 73,
> matt W6NIA
> 
> On 1/4/2016 12:11 PM, ab2tc wrote:
>> Hi,
>> 
>> Still dead here in Syracuse, NY. I did an "ipconfig /flushdns" command 
>> as suggested by Eric Swartz in another thread. Symptoms are the same 
>> as before, the browser (IE11) spins forever with the "Waiting for
> elecraft.com"
>> message. The FTP protocol works fine as before as do ping and traceroute.
>> The curl command also produces the same results as before.
>> 
>> AB2TC - Knut
>> 
>> 
>> Fred, KC2QFR wrote
>>> Started working properly here on FIOS in Poughkeepsie NY during the 
>>> past
>>> 30
>>> min.
>>> 
>>> It looks like Rick, N1RM calling FIOS service did the trick.
>>> 
>>> 73 de Fred, WY2E
>>> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] [OT] increasing CW copy speed: practice slow -v- practice fast

2015-12-05 Thread Bill Rowlett 
The best way to learn CW is the same as learning any language, by the sound of 
the letters or charters. The speed you use to practice is not important, it is 
writing down the letter when heard, over and over again. K7QO has a CW program 
on his site which does just that. Also, it is finding the time and dedication 
to put in the time needed. K7QO by the way has won copy contest at over 100wpm, 
he knows what he speaks.

Just my two cents. Now, back to the practice.

73 and good DX

Bill  KC4ATU


On Dec 5, 2015, at 2:37 PM, Kevin Stover  wrote:

> I've always thought the Farnsworth method was directly responsible for the 
> "10 wpm wall" newcomers were running into. Reading "The Art and Skill of 
> Radio Telegraphy" Pierpont says the same thing. By stretching the time 
> between words you give people more time to translate. if your going to copy 
> Morse faster than about 10wpm you don't have time to translate. You have to 
> know the character as soon as you hear it without using the look up table in 
> your head. The Koch method has no exaggerated spacing between words or 
> elements. You want to be proficient at 35 wpm, you practice with dit/dah and 
> word speed set for 35 wpm.
> 
> Building speed on the air is great as long as the code you are copying is 
> "good" code meaning close to properly spaced and timed code. The nice thing 
> about the computer programs is they send perfect code. With G4FON you can 
> make it more realistic by adding QRM, QRN and QSB in varying levels. The only 
> thing your missing is an old timer on his bug sending with the "Lake Erie 
> Swing".
> 
>> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> R. Kevin Stover
> AC0H
> ARRL
> FISTS #11993
> SKCC #215
> NAQCC #3441
> 
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