Re: [Elecraft] OT: Kenwood's new rig? isnt this an elecraft reflector?
What am I missing? I don't come close to $6800: (some prices rounded for convenience) K3/100-F 2250 KAT3-F 340 P3-F 750 P3SVGA 260 KRX3-F 660 KXV3A 120 KBPF3 150 4 Xtal Filters~550 Total 5080 73, Dave KQ3T --- Original message --- Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Kenwood's new rig? From: Dave-Boat Guyanavig...@yahoo.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.netelecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Thursday, 10/05/2012 2:12 PM Let us not be too hasty to judge this beast. According to the Elecraft price sheet, a comparable K3 setup will cost almost $6800 and that does not give you a power supply or 200W, which is included with the Kenwood. Dave __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Fw: Moderation
And (at least it seems to me) every now and then I'll see the reply before I see the original message. :) 73 Dave KQ3T On 4/28/2012 11:00 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Every so often most of us notice a huge delay in seeing posts appear. AFAIK it has nothing to do with it being approved but has everything to do with the flow of messages being handled by several servers that must constantly update each other with the new messages. A glitch in that updating process can result in an unusual delay. At the other extreme, on rare occasions that updating process duplicates messages so we see a post appear more than once. Ron AC7AC __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] No Response From Elecraft
I can't think of too many companies where a problem is dealt with, within 20 minutes of posting, by a principal in the company. 73 Dave KQ3T -- On 2/7/2012 4:53 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [QRP-L] Friday's X2 solar flare (long)
3D Sun is also available on Android Market. 73 Dave KQ3T On 1/28/2012 11:19 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: If you own an iPad or an iPhone the 3DSUN application is FREE and a very nice solar weather news agency with photos, videos, and other interesting information. Just google 3DSUN to learn more about it. 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Display LEDs
Boy was I confused! I just saw the topic was LEDs, glanced at Wayne's response (50 mils), and assumed he was referring to current consumption. 73 Dave KQ3T On 1/3/2012 11:52 AM, DGB wrote: In my life-time career as a Toolmaker/Mfg Eng., a millionth or a mil was a thousandth (.001) divided by 10 or: .001/10 = .0001 (what we called a mil or a tenth) I worked with those so called mils and sometimes even splitting them! I'm not clear what is meant by the term 50 mils. 73 Dwight NS9I On 1/3/2012 8:59 AM, darren McDonald wrote: In th UK, once the home of imperial hi, 0.001 of an inch is refered to as a thou (pronounced thowe) meaning thousanth of an inch The 50 mil had me scratching my head? (5cm) Regards Darren g0ott __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 for Christmas?
This is what Wayne posted back in August, the estimate may have been updated since then: John Westmoreland wrote: What is the ballpark cost for the KX3? Our target is still $799 for the basic 160-6 meter/10 watt/all-mode KX3 kit, less options. Slightly higher when factory assembled. Prices were based on cost of parts in May, and everything is going up industry-wide, so it's possible prices may change by the time we start shipping. ... 73, Wayne N6KR --- 73 and Happy Thanksgiving, Dave KQ3T On 11/23/2011 1:21 PM, rck...@comcast.net wrote: I don't see pricing of KX3 on Elecraft web page.any info on cost? __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 vs. K3 and other rigs?
Here are a couple of additional factors to consider. 1. Increasing the output power to 20 or 30 watts would have an impact on either the weight of the KX3 (more batteries needed to maintain a desired battery life) or the battery life (the existing batteries would not last as long at the higher power level). 2. It is much easier to add an external power amplifier, if desired, than to significantly improve receiver performance at a later date. 73, Dave, KQ3T On 6/6/2011 12:25 AM, juergen wrote: Hi Kristinn What i dont get is why people expect so much performance from a so called portable rig. A rig designed for portable operation generally uses poor antennas and is optimized for weight, size and battery life. While its nice having great receiver specifications, you do have to be realistic about the real world requirements that is placed on the receiver when operating portable. For me battery life, convenience and power output are very important requirements rather than world beating receiver specifications. I would gladly have 30 watts output over ultimate receiver performance. Most military manpacks run 20 to 30 watts for good reasons. 10 watts and a wire in the tree type of operation does not demand a receiver with 100db of IMD dynamic range. If the KX3 does deliver incredible receiver performance for a bargain price I wont say NO, however I can live with lesser receiver performance when operating with marginal antennas. What I would prefer to see is an antenna tuner that will tune a 9 to 13 ft whip on all bands, or alternatively a end fed wire on all bands. A low noise figure receiver is important when using short portable antennas. We all waiting for the KX3 tech specs with baited breath. Time will tell whether we will get a 10,000 dollar contest radio that fits into the palm of your hand! After all my years of operating, I have yet to have my DC receiver overload on 40 meters when operating portable with full size low dipoles. 73 John __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] kx3 solderless?
Not to mention that the size/weight/performance would seem to dictate use of SMDs. 73, Dave KQ3T On 5/25/2011 2:03 PM, R. Kevin Stover wrote: I'd be shocked if it wasn't. Less than one in 10 kit builders have the skill or equipment necessary to do reliable SMT construction. We might be able to pull off the occasional SMT part swap but that's a different animal than fully populating a bare board with SMT parts. Why would Elecraft open themselves up to that kind of support nightmare? On Wed, 25 May 2011 12:50:25 -0500 gerald bokowygbok...@wideopenwest.com wrote: Is the plan for the KX3 to be asolderless kit? __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] 120V vs 240V
Not only were they 6V, but positive ground, if I recall correctly. (My preference was Triumphs, however, not MGs.) 73, Dave KQ3T On 2/16/2011 2:13 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: As does much of Europe (just next door to you :-) Us OT's remember when almost all automobiles (including my British MGA) had 6-volt batteries. As more electronics were added to cars it eventually forced a shift to 12 VDC to avoid requiring huge cables attached to gigantic terminals to avoid excessive resistive losses. (A lot of us working in aerospace wondered why they didn't just jump to the 24VDC system already in use then by the military and aircraft.) ... __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] 100 Watts or 500 Watts
Igor, I think, at least in part, the regulation is intended to make amateur amplifiers less attractive to users of the Citizen's Radio Service. Rather than being able to go from 5W to 1000+W with a single, relatively inexpensive amp, an amp to get from 5W to ~100W is needed in order to drive the KW amp.. And except for Elecraft, I'm not aware of any other 5-100W amplifiers. 73, Dave KQ3T On 12/22/2010 1:29 AM, Igor Kosvin wrote: Is there any technical merit behind FCC's 15dB amp gain limitation? I saw commercial RF amplifiers with gains up to 30dB, obviously approved by FCC. I could understand the limitation for tube amplifiers, the characteristics of some amp tubes would make high gain unstable. But for solid state amplifiers the limitation looks strange to say the least. Maybe it's time to ask FCC to reconsider this. Any ARRL lawyers out there? 73, Igor, N1YX __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] FT-5000 againts K3 ?
AFAIK, all the testing is done with a single unit. Does anyone have an idea as to what the normal unit-to-unit variation is? Are we talking 0.1dB, 1dB, 5dB? 73, Dave KQ3T __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] OT: heat sinking resistors
Here's the Ohmite resistor guide web page: http://www.ohmite.com/resguide.html 73, Dave KQ3T Craig D. Smith wrote: Hi Vic ... My first inclination would be to go to the Ohmite website and look at the datasheet for the resistors and search for any application notes. One or both of these sources should address, at least in relative terms, how much heat is typically removed via conduction through the leads vs. from the body of the resistor. At these power levels, thermal considerations must have been part of the mechanical package design of the device. If you are lucky, you will find something like a graph of thermal resistance through the leads vs. PCB trace area, airflow or some other variable under your control. Good luck! ... Craig AC0DS __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 active devices!!
Digi-Key has them listed at $153.34 each (Qty 1), down to $86.67 in lots of 1000. They have 30 in stock, if you want to order spares early :) 73 Dave KQ3T Brian Alsop wrote: Just for curiosity, what do a pair of VRF2933 cost? Availability? 73 de Brian/K3KO __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Short Wave Receiver
What about the Ten-Tec RX320D http://radio.tentec.com/amateur/receivers/RX320D? 73, Dave WW2PT wrote: ... There are commercial receivers but they cost multi-kilobucks, leaving little in the middle between pro receivers and portables -- Icom R75 being the only amateur manufacturer to offer any HF receivers, __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Fw: My predicament
Well, I'm fairly sure that Ted won't remain oblivious to this for very long :( 73 Dave KQ3T VE3GAM Allen McRorie wrote: ... also, I never take any email seriously that is sent to undisclosed recipients, as this one was. I am pretty sure you will find Ted at home in Illinois, Wisconsin or whereever he lives totlally oblivious to all of this. Al __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K1 question...
Hi Tom, Both varieties will produce the DC voltages you need (as would a few batteries). For your purposes, the differences between the two types may not matter. Linear power supplies use a conventional transformer to convert line voltage (117vac) to a lower voltage (typically 15-18vac), which is then rectified by diodes, filtered by capacitors and (usually) controlled by a voltage regulator to 13-14 volts DC. Unfortunately, as the current goes up, the size of the transformer (which usually contains an iron core) goes up as well; a 20 amp 12V linear power supply might weigh 15 lbs or more. Switching power supplies generate a high frequency AC voltage, which does away with the need for the heavy transformer. So switching supplies tend to be lighter than linear supplies for the given amount of current produced. The disadvantage is that the high frequency AC can, in poor designed/shielded supplies, generate hash that can be heard in your receiver. QST has tested a number of switching power supplies recently, you might check to see if the supplies you're considering have been evaluated. 73, Dave KQ3T Thomas R. Hauff wrote: Hi y'all! I have noted that most of the posts in the elecraft reflector are about the K3. I hope this isn't out of line. I bought a K1 awhile back because it was billed as a great first-time builder's kit. As one of those first-time builders, I suppose I'd agree, but I've run into a few rather basic questions and I'm undoubtedly driving Gary up the wall with them. I'm a rank beginner on all things electronic I'm afraid. He's set me the task of building an RF probe (which I'm getting to) and told me to get a signal generator as well. I need to do the signal tracing the manual suggests (Appendix E, p5) and wanted to build the signal generator shown in schematic on that page. I have the KFL1-4 board with 17, 20, 30 and 40 meters and am only hearing signals on the 40 meter band. I thought I'd build the signal generator with a switch to change between crystals. I'm looking for some advice: I have one power supply (a Samlex SEC-1235M) and I guess I'll need another power source for the signal generator. As I looked at the Samlex site (http://www.universal-radio.com/CATALOG/hamps.html), I saw both linear and switching power supplies. Does it matter which kind I get? Any other suggestions for inexpensive options? I suppose I'll stop with one question for now. Thanks hams! Tom (WB7RTE) __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Need more than one serial port?
Paul, Ten-Tec, amongst others, sells a USB-to-Serial adapter http://store.tentec.com/accessories/#316. 73, Dave KQ3T Paul wrote: snip A secondary problem is that the computer only has USB ports, no serial port. It's an IBM Thinkpad. I believe it has 4 USB 2.0 ports available. Any info would help! Thanks, Paul WY7I __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Where have all the K2s gone...
I filter my incoming mail from the reflector into K1, K2, K3, and All Other folders, based upon the presence of K1, K2, or K3 in the Subject field. Since June 1 of this year, these are the counts in each folder: K1: 78 K2: 400 K3: 3461 Other: 2067 Of course, some/most of the Other really belong in one of the Kn folders, but that wasn't indicated in the Subject. I'd attribute this mix to two things: The K3 is the newest (how many of those messages were just delivery date speculation?) and it's the most complicated. 73 Dave KQ3T ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Tuner versus Antenna Analizer ?
Hi Paul, Just to expand slightly on this one aspect of your question. The term balun is a contraction of balanced-unbalanced. It's a device for connecting a balanced feedline to an unbalanced one. Most transceivers these days are designed to connect to a 50 ohm coaxial cable (such as RG-8, RG-58, etc.). Coaxial cable is an unbalanced feedline, since one side (the shield) is connected to ground. Unfortunately, coaxial cable will usually have a higher loss than a balanced feedline (ladder line). The purpose of a balun is to efficiently couple the balanced feedline to the unbalanced coax that connects to your rig. Many hams do not use baluns. They will run coax from the rig all the way to the feedpoint of the antenna. This is especially true when the antenna is resonant (that is, a full half-wave on the band you're operating). Many commercial antennas are designed for connection directly to 50 ohm coax, without an intervening balun. 73, Dave KQ3T Paul Maruna wrote: ...Where does the baluns come into this play with either unit ? ... Thank you, Paul (73) KD8HWP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K1: Advice on Options -- Thankis
Many thanks to everyone who replied to my questions. Your comments were very useful, and helped clear up many of the questions I had (even some questions that I didn't ask!). FYI, I decided to go with a K1-4, KFL1-2, KNB1 and KTS1. Since I don't plan on backpacking with the rig, I decided to pass on the internal battery pack and internal tuner, but did order the external T1 autotuner. Oh, I ordered the backlight for the LCD too. Now for the kudos to Elecraft. I placed my order about 11am EDT yesterday, and received my shipping notice just before 7pm that evening. 73 to all, Dave KQ3T ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K1: Advice on Options
Hello, all, I'm about to order a K1, and thought I'd ask your opinions about various options and configuration choices. 1. I understand the tuning range can be set to either 75kHz or 150kHz. My inclination is to go with the 75kHz range, for the slower tuning rate. 2. Somewhat related to 1), will I be better off with a range of 7000-7075kHz or 7025-7100kHz, or possibly some other coverage. 3. What are your thoughts on the following options? In particular, are they effective, and are any of them much easier to install during initial assembly (as opposed to being retrofit)? A. KAT1 Antenna Tuner B. KNB1 Noise Blanker C. KBT1 Battery Holder Thanks and 73, Dave KQ3T ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: Beta Software Download Problem
I tried with IE7, and it launched Core FTP, so I guess IE7 doesn't handle FTP natively. As Dave stated, Firefox OTOH worked perfectly. It would seem you have two choices, Ed: - Use Firefox - Obtain an FTP program (there are a number of them out there, including Core FTP). 73, Dave KQ3T Dave G4AON wrote: That's why some of us use Firefox! The URL: ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/K3/firmware/beta/ is valid and just works in Firefox... It should also work in an FTP program. I guess there is no reason why it wouldn't also work in IE, but I don't use that program. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 I finally decided to try to downloadfor the first time the beta software for my K3. So the problem begins. When I copy and paste the URL for the download into my browser I eventually get an error message internet explorer can not display the webpage just like I would expect if my internet connection was down. So do I have something not turned on for this download maybe? Thanks in advance for any help. 73 de Ed N0EHQ ___ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 useful tip
I, too, use the black stuff from WalMart to secure my 2m rig on the dashboard. Hasn't budged in nearly 2 years. 73 Dave KQ3T David Yarnes wrote: Some kinds work great--others not so great. The kind that looks kind of shiny, and has a very regular pattern of holes and little squares (which are kind of puffy), doesn't work as well. It slides around more. The best stuff (and the cheapest I think), has a sort of wavy pattern to it, and actually feels a bit thinner. But it sure grabs better! I use it for paddles, and also for setting things on the console in my vehicle. It also works pretty well if you need to set something on the dashboard. Dave W7AQK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Band changing...Devils Advocate...
That sounds like a ring, or circular queue, in CS terms. I'm another who has never quite understand what a band-stacking memory is, or does. 73, Dave KQ3T David Woolley (E.L) wrote: What they want is a stack, for each band as well as a button for each band. The stack isn't a true stack, as it is of limited depth, popping it is non-destructive and underflowing wraps round. (I'd need to use one of the rigs that actually implements this to get the fine details, so people requesting need to specify in more detail). ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Band changing...Devils Advocate...
I'm starting to think that if, historically, all rigs had come with Band+ and Band- buttons, plus dedicated GoToBandXY buttons, we'd be seeing posts asking for a knob connected by a shaft to a multi-gang rotary switch, hooked to a big air-wound coil with multiple taps. I'm confident the Elecraft guys are prioritizing their efforts, and putting Fifty ways to change bands at the nether end of the list. 73, Dave KQ3T Dave Van Wallaghen wrote: Ok, lets see if I get it - users want to randomly assign bands to a set of buttons in an order of their choosing, that makes sense to the operation they are performing, then memorize the meaning of the buttons, and call up a particular (and memorized) band with a single button. And this would be more convenient than cycling through the band select buttons, presumably because you are forced to cycle through bands you may not need to at this point in your operation. Am I getting this right? I apologize for the bandwidth - I'm just trying to get educated. 73, Dave W8FGU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Katiegrams
I believe the other models are all shipping from stock. 73 Dave KQ3T edward kacura wrote: Is it only the folks who order K3's,that get Katiegrams?None for KX1,K1,and K2's? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] The K3 in comprison to the Big Guns
Or, to make an analogy more along the lines of manufactured products... What has better performance? A 10-ton Mack truck or a 1500-lb F1 Ferrari? That said, there are ergonomic considerations that may be compromised in the smaller design (as they are in the Ferrari). 73, Dave KQ3T Joe Stofko wrote: Please...please excuse me for being overly simplistic.. but, I just cannot help myself ! :)Shane, your questions and bewilderment are certainly understandable... but, think of it this way... a 1-inch solid cube of lead might cost a few dollars... a 1-inch hollow cube of gold might cost several hundred dollars... The gold sure does look nice... but which one would you rather have as a paper weight ? 73, Joe - W1AIU Shane White wrote: That's it, I'm going to ask the silly question. How can the K3's receiver outperform that of the Icom IC-7800 and Yaesu FTDX9000? These two radios cost in excess of $11,000 and weigh in at over 25Kg (55lbs)! The K3 costs about $2000 and weighs about 4Kg (8.5lbs). Yes the K3 is deficient of a screen, internal PSU and some knobs but why on earth is there such a difference in price and weight? Given this, how can the K3's receiver outperform these other radios? These questions keep bugging me. Those glossy Yaesu and Icom brochures certainly don't help! ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Windows XP SP3 :(
Well, Phil, at least you're halfway there... both Thunderbird and Firefox come in native Linux versions. 73, Dave KQ3T Phil Kane wrote: If and when the four major programs that I depend on daily (WordPerfect, Thunderbird, Firefox and Folio Bound VIEWS - my communications law legal research database engine - come out with 100% Linux native versions (WINE won't handle the database program and I didn't try it on the others) I will consider going back to Linux (I ran Red Hat for a while). ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Fatigue - was K2 v K3
As a prospective purchaser, I've been following the list with interest, especially the discussion of various issues related to the firmware. 1. Maybe there needs to be a step between the beta testers and a general release. That is, a Release Candidate version (or versions, rc1, rc2, etc). For the adventuresome, bleeding edge, or just those who want to help the process, without being a formal beta tester. 2. Maybe the development path could fork into bug-fix and new features branches. I could be wrong here, since I'm just going by the comments, but it seems that new firmware introduces both fixes for known problems and extensions of capabilities. Having a stable branch (bug-fixes only) and an unstable branch (new features) would allow those who are happy with current features to get improved firmware without running the risks associated with new, less-well-tested, features. 73, Dave KQ3T ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Band switch
I believe that would be called a circular queue. 73, Dave KQ3T Don Wilhelm wrote: ... A stack can only be loaded/unloaded from one end (usually referred to as the top) and one must sequentially remove entries until the one wanted is present. The K3 regular band switch is more akin to a stack, but not quite since it wraps around and one can move in either direction. ... 73, Don W3FPR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
