[Elecraft] Availability of KH1 at major hamfests

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

I will ask this again. I did not see a response earlier.  I know the supply 
chain of the KH1 is limited right now. 

BUT will Elecraft be bringing any KH1s to Xenia just to sell there like they 
have other rigs in the past?  By May hopefully the supply issue should be more 
stable. 

Dave K8WPE since 1960

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Re: [Elecraft] OT: The day I found out I was going to be an engineer

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

Jerry,

One way to interest a son in radio and electronics expose him to others of his 
age that are interested and playing with it.  Possibly a call to a local scout 
master to see if he has any charges that have a similar interest.  

Sometimes it takes a few years. I exposed my secretary’s sons to electronics 
and SWLing when they were teenagers and 30 years later when they had their 
families and jobs stabilized they rediscovered ham radio and became licensed.

The best thing you are doing is something together with radio. My father was 
interested but never became licensed, BUT he took me to other hams homes and 
they showed me what they had and how it worked. And our family doctor was a ham 
and took me under tow. I became a family doctor AND a ham….. and Dad bought two 
Philmore radio kits and a one tube battery operated kit that I myself built.  A 
neighborhood kid was a ham and another ham lived across the street.  As I got 
older we made part 15 one transistor transmitters and sent CW around the 
neighborhood.  

It never stopped after that. Even in college and Med school there was always 
someone that had a ham rig in a closet somewhere and I borrowed it and got on 
the air.  On the air since 1960.

Dave K8WPE

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> On Sep 16, 2023, at 2:25 PM, jerry  wrote:
> 
> On 2023-09-15 17:31, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>> I was 8 years old.
> 
> *** I've been trying to interest my 9 year old in electronics & radio.  Am 
> leveraging his love for making things.  Which
> mostly is alas focused on Legos.
> 
>   When the COVID hit, I immediately got on Amazon and ordered the biggest, 
> most elaborate "snap circuits" kit.  It was sort
> of a bust.  He did a few of them and lost interest.  The trouble with snap 
> circuits is that the elaborate ones - the ones that
> do interesting things - depend on ICs that they have packaged up.  Black 
> boxes that hide all the fun.  Also, for some strange
> reason, Snap Circuits doesn't use schematics in their workbooks.
> 
>   I like the old Radio Shack multi-project kits better, and I got him the 
> last-biggest one that they made.  Actual
> schematics.
> 
>   I had him build a Velleman kit that I had laying around.  He was scared of 
> the soldering iron.  I said "just don't touch
> the metal part" :).
> 
>- Jerry, KF6VB
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Re: [Elecraft] communications on KX2 Mic's (MH3)

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

It might be very helpful for dissatisfied customers to list the method they 
used to communicate with Elecraft and the website info or whatever (phone 
number? Elecraft does answer their phones) they used to contact Elecraft.  
There are those here that are satisfied with Elecrafts response and might 
educate the rest how to get through to Elecraft.  I suspect many are not 
following the listed methods or their response is lost in their spam file.  Not 
everyone knows the correct ways to look for a response.  Email has its ins and 
outs and sometimes it just doesn’t make sense (ask my wife… who loses emails 
regularly or can’t find responses). 

Dave K8WPE since 1960 and all my Elecraft radios have worked since I bought 
them.  I must be lucky?  

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> On Oct 8, 2022, at 3:16 PM, Mike Smith VE9AA  wrote:
> 
> Rick, 
> 
> 
> 
> I waited patiently too, for months before my KX2(kit) arrived.  This is not
> about "waiting patiently".
> 
> If one of your orders had arrived 90 or 95% complete and you discovered
> something missing and closing
> 
> in on a year later you didn't have any communication that they even KNEW
> they shorted you 1 part/pc/pcb, I think 
> 
> perhaps you might feel differently, right?
> 
> 
> 
> Patience I have.  What I do not appreciate is total lack of communication
> (or even acknowledgement from the people that will hopefully ship my (&
> others) mic out eventually. I have an email from Wayne 10 months ago stating
> it was an oversight and another that'll it be a few weeks.
> 
> 
> 
> Heck, I would've even been "OK" (not happy, but "OK") if there were a hand
> scribbled note included with my kit that said "sorry, we realized at the
> last minute we're now out of MH3 microphones, but you are on a list and will
> receive it when we get some"
> 
> 
> 
> Mike VE9AA
> 
> -
> 
> 
> 
> As a side reference
> 
> 
> 
> I waited for the KAT500, patiently, for months.
> 
> 
> 
> I waited for the KPA500, patiently, for months.
> 
> 
> 
> I waited for the KPA1500, patiently, over a year (prepaid in full).
> 
> 
> 
> I waited for the K4D, patiently, 18 months (prepaid in full).
> 
> 
> 
> I didn't once ask for an update or cancel an order or ask for a refund,
> didn't once whine when it wasn't there yet and was happy when it showed up.
> 
> 
> 
> I wasn't happy with the delay, but understood the reasons BECAUSE of the
> lists.  They posted JUST as often as now, though not on every list at the
> same time.  I track most of the lists, to learn of the other products too,
> even if I don't have them because they are interesting products.
> 
> 
> 
> I was patient, you can be too.  It really is THAT simple. They've posted the
> delay causes and they can't ship what they don't have.  Unbecoming comments
> do not help anything and should be directed AT those responsible.
> 
> 
> 
> Rick nk7i
> 
> 
> 
> Mike, Coreen & Corey
> 
> Keswick Ridge, NB
> 
> 
> 
> From: Mike Smith VE9AA [mailto:ve...@nbnet.nb.ca] 
> Sent: October 8, 2022 4:05 PM
> To: 'Elecraft@mailman.qth.net'
> Subject: RE: re: communications on KX2 Mic's (MH3)
> 
> 
> 
> Dan,  Rick, K4TO etc or twimc
> 
> 
> 
> I know CW very well. I also know the KX2 has a built in microphone. This is
> not about finding a microphone to work.  I wish if you were going to comment
> towards me and others in a negative or belittling manner, please at least do
> me the common courtesy to read and absorb my post in its entirety before
> replying.  It's like you read half of it and gave me a snarky kneejerk
> reply.  You'll note in my 2 or 3 emails I've sent, I did not put down anyone
> and actually gave Elecraft and Wayne compliments.  I stated my situation
> quite clearly. My kit arrived less a microphone and there was no
> communication about it.
> 
> 
> 
> I do not follow this listserv day by day, waiting to pounce on less active
> or "in the know" users.  I might check in once a month.
> 
> 
> 
> If there was a post from Elecraft that said:
> 
> 
> 
> "We know we shipped some KX2 shack-in-a-box kits early in the new year
> without a microphone but are not going to acknowledge you personally but you
> will receive your mic eventually" (or words to that effect) I certainly
> missed it.
> 
> 
> 
> I would like to publicly thank Dave, AB7E (and a few others) for realizing
> exactly what this post is about.
> 
> 
> 
> Regards, 
> 
> 
> 
> Mike VE9AA
> 
> 
> 
> From: Mike Smith VE9AA [mailto:ve...@nbnet.nb.ca] 
> Sent: October 8, 2022 12:23 PM
> To: 'Elecraft@mailman.qth.net'
> Subject: re: communications on KX2 Mic's (MH3)
> 
> 
> 
> Dave/AB7E seems to understand the point 100% correctly and a lot of you are
> twisting my (and others) words.
> 
> 
> 
> The point is not that I don't have a microphone or that I couldn't cobble
> together a connector for from another brand of mic.
> 
> I could even (I suppose) find an alternate on Amazon or somewhere (should I
> have to buy another mic?)
> 
> 
> 
> The point is, almost a year ago I 

Re: [Elecraft] Speaking of Counterpoise. The Wireman description

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

Not listed as “silky on their site but “silky wire” is a common name for this 
kind of wire. Here is the description from The Wireman’s web site.

Known as ‘Invisible’ Toughcoat ‘Silky’, this 26 AWG, 19 strand 40% copper-clad 
steel (OD 0.020″) has the same jacket as #531 (nominal OD, 0.050″ including 
0.015″ jacket) but is also super small for that ‘low profile’ antenna or pocket 
‘weekender’ long wire. Weighs less than one pound per 1000 feet! Not 
recommended for 160 meters. Note the low break strength and use accordingly. 
Price is per foot.

Dave K8WPE 

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> On Sep 26, 2022, at 4:56 PM, Bill Lederer  wrote:
> 
> Folks:
> 
> I think there was a little note in the KX2 bundle about the type of wire
> that is used in the counterpoise wires shipped with the KX2.  However, I am
> unable to locate it.
> 
> I think it had "slick" in its name.
> Thanks,
> -- 
> --w8lvn--
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Option Advice Wanted

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

I may have told this before but when the KX3 came out I suggested to my wife 
that I would like one.  She contacted my friend, Jeff, K9JP, and asked him to 
order it for her to give to me for Christmas.  I thought Jeff knew me well 
enough but he then asked her the question:  “What options does he want?”  She 
got discouraged (she is not internet savvy and has never ordered anything 
without my help).  So she finally told me the story and asked me to order it 
myself.  Guess what options I ordered?  

ALL OF THEM!  You only live once!  What a radio.

Dave K8WPE since 1960

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> On May 2, 2022, at 12:31 PM, Glen Reid  wrote:
> I am contemplating the purchase of a KX3.  Looking for input from users on
> which options I should consider.
> Thanks es 73
> gr
> K5FX
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Re: [Elecraft] Don’t throw those old DOS computers away

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

One of the hams running our CW tent used his old favorite logging program and 
brought along an old DOS computer to run it……. I can’t remember the name of the 
program but it worked well and he racked up a good score.  Everyone was shocked 
to see the old big DOS computer sitting on the table.  I guess one should never 
throw anything away that works and you are comfortable with it.

Dave K8WPE (and the Cherryland ARC in Traverse City, MI.)

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> On Jun 27, 2021, at 7:29 PM, Kenneth A, Christiansen  wrote:
> 
> Hi to the group
> 
> I have run a program called 73 on my IPAD for several years but now the 
> author has died and Apple has updated the IPAD operating system and the 
> program will not run. I operated entirely battery with solar charging and for 
> several years was able to run the I3S, P3 and the IPAD logging program for 
> the entire 24 hours and end up with a fully charged battery by Sunday noon.
> 
> I had to get a source of 110V AC and run my windows computer with N3FJP. That 
> is a good program but what I want is a way to do field day logging and DUPE 
> prevention all on solar power again. I could not find a program for the IPAD 
> to do that and I don't know enough about computers to know if there is a 
> computer that would do that with N3FJP.
> 
> That is my problem and I am looking for a solution.
> 
> I once again enjoyed Field Day and was impressed by all the stations all over 
> the country I was able to work using only the 5 watts from the K3S and a 32 
> ft vertical antenna on the hitch of my camping trailer.
> 
> 73 and thanks
> 
> W0CZ Ken C
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: High school drafting class

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

In my elementary school and high school (Saginaw, MI) all male teachers had a 
paddle of some sort. They never used it but appointed a student to administer 
the “whacks” in front of the class. Very effective. I graduated in 1963.

Dave K8WPE since 1960

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> On Apr 27, 2021, at 9:41 PM, Buck  wrote:
> 
> In those days, there was no such thing as ADHD.  You got whacked on the back 
> of the head until you paid attention.
> 
> k4ia, Buck
> K3s# 11497
> Honor Roll  8B DXCC
> EasyWayHamBooks.com
> 
>> On 4/27/2021 6:22 PM, n0...@juno.com wrote:
>> OK, so I gotta chime in and tell this brief story
>> Circa 1958, HS mechanical drawing class.  Some kid
>> was screwing off.  Distruptive!  Mr Gersic, went back to the kid,
>> picked him up off his stool by the seat of his pants/belt with one hand,
>> the other
>> on his shoulder, and carried him out door.  Never saw the kid in class
>> again!!  :D)
>> Charlie, N0TT
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: High school drafting class

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

Why is it that these memories start coming back as we age? My two other high 
school nerd buddies correspond with email and each time they bring back very 
clear memories of our radio exploits. I just found my QSL card from my teens 
and also the stamped certificate from my Advanced License test I took in 1983 
at Dayton.  Too bad we had to send back our original license back then. One 
friend sent back a photo copy (not cheap back then) of each license when he 
upgraded and so still has all his original certificates.  What treasure.

Dave K8WPE

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> On Apr 24, 2021, at 8:32 AM, Dave Sublette  wrote:
> 
> My relationship with drafting class goes back to before I was born.   My
> Dad, born in 1918, took drafting class in 1936. After he died, I found a
> pen and ink drawing of his from that class. It was a schematic of two
> different crystal sets.  As a teen, Dad was the neighborhood radio
> technician. He strung wire antennas and repaired headphones for folks.
> 
> I had that schematic framed and built one of the sets.  I entered it in the
> antiques section of the county fair(with a note that the radio was not the
> antique).  I won a Blue Ribbon and was considered for the grand champion
> ribbon.  I have the drawing and the set on my mantle.
> 
> At almost 80 years of age, my memories are increasing in value.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Dave, K4TO
> 
>> On Sat, Apr 24, 2021, 4:00 AM Joe K2UF  wrote:
>> 
>> In 1955 we were the cool guys with a slide rule in a leather case hanging
>> from your belt and india ink stains on your hands.
>> 
>> 73  Joe K2UF
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
>> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick
>> Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2021 1:09 AM
>> To: Elecraft Reflector
>> Subject: [Elecraft] OT: High school drafting class, ~1975
>> 
>> OK, I've really dated myself now.
>> 
>> Anyone remember "drafting"? A favorite class in high school: blueprints,
>> mechanical drawings, schematics, straight edges, hand lettering,
>> projections
>> and elevations. We invented things to draw that weren't real, but looked
>> like they should be. Did all the math by hand -- on a slide rule, if
>> necessary. Day-dreamed about what we might one day build.
>> 
>> 45 years later, we're using tools we couldn't have imagined. Modeling
>> circuits and objects with millions of parameters and vectors, realizing
>> them
>> in virtual space, manipulating them in real time. Testing finished products
>> before they're even assembled.
>> 
>> The transformation is mind boggling. Yet the best part now, as it was then,
>> is the occasional burst of creative energy that propels an idea forward.
>> The
>> feeling of pieces falling into place. Or forcing them into place out of
>> sheer necessity.
>> 
>> Most of the time, we think of our new tools and techniques as advances in
>> the state of the art. Things we can't live without. But those same defining
>> moments happened just as often in simpler times.
>> 
>> Case in point -- my first real project, a rendition of W7ZOI's
>> Micro-mountaineer. Carefully documenting it took several sheets of
>> 4-squares-per-inch grid paper, which may still be in my cellar, beneath a
>> lifetime of such drawings. With the schematic, I took a lot of pride in
>> making the circuits look well-organized, as if that would somehow improve
>> my
>> odds. On the PC board, I drew large traces and pads with the etch-resist
>> pen, as if that would somehow appease the electrons.
>> 
>> I etched the PCB, soldered two dozen parts, and connected a 12 V lantern
>> battery. Thanks to my paranoia about what would happen if I did it wrong,
>> I'd taken my time and done it right.
>> 
>> I was rewarded with a hiss of band noise and a few CW signals on 40 meters.
>> 
>> Here's to those moments, and to that timeless pursuit: turning abstractions
>> into reality.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: High school drafting class, ~1975

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

I took the classes but was never considered “COOL”... mostly a “NERD”.  
Print shop too, but I knew I was going to college so they didn’t send me to the 
manual arts school down by the river. Still a “NERD” but happily so since 1960 
and before really. I still break things so I can fix them.

Wayne, Bless you, building a mountaineer.  I didn’t have the courage back then. 
But I made it through medical school.  My wife of 48 years thought I was “COOL” 
then but I think she might have changed her mind since then. Right after we 
were married I built an HW7 that went beep, beep, beep in the night.  It’s been 
downhill since then.

Dave K8WPE

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> On Apr 24, 2021, at 4:02 AM, Joe K2UF  wrote:
> 
> In 1955 we were the cool guys with a slide rule in a leather case hanging
> from your belt and india ink stains on your hands.
> 
> 73  Joe K2UF 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick
> Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2021 1:09 AM
> To: Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: [Elecraft] OT: High school drafting class, ~1975
> 
> OK, I've really dated myself now. 
> 
> Anyone remember "drafting"? A favorite class in high school: blueprints,
> mechanical drawings, schematics, straight edges, hand lettering, projections
> and elevations. We invented things to draw that weren't real, but looked
> like they should be. Did all the math by hand -- on a slide rule, if
> necessary. Day-dreamed about what we might one day build.
> 
> 45 years later, we're using tools we couldn't have imagined. Modeling
> circuits and objects with millions of parameters and vectors, realizing them
> in virtual space, manipulating them in real time. Testing finished products
> before they're even assembled.
> 
> The transformation is mind boggling. Yet the best part now, as it was then,
> is the occasional burst of creative energy that propels an idea forward. The
> feeling of pieces falling into place. Or forcing them into place out of
> sheer necessity. 
> 
> Most of the time, we think of our new tools and techniques as advances in
> the state of the art. Things we can't live without. But those same defining
> moments happened just as often in simpler times.
> 
> Case in point -- my first real project, a rendition of W7ZOI's
> Micro-mountaineer. Carefully documenting it took several sheets of
> 4-squares-per-inch grid paper, which may still be in my cellar, beneath a
> lifetime of such drawings. With the schematic, I took a lot of pride in
> making the circuits look well-organized, as if that would somehow improve my
> odds. On the PC board, I drew large traces and pads with the etch-resist
> pen, as if that would somehow appease the electrons. 
> 
> I etched the PCB, soldered two dozen parts, and connected a 12 V lantern
> battery. Thanks to my paranoia about what would happen if I did it wrong,
> I'd taken my time and done it right. 
> 
> I was rewarded with a hiss of band noise and a few CW signals on 40 meters.
> 
> Here's to those moments, and to that timeless pursuit: turning abstractions
> into reality.
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo this weekend

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

I could never get in.  They never sent me the “ticket” they promised to send on 
the 12 th.  Tried to sign in with the id letters (not numbers) they sent on my 
PayPal receipt but no luck.

Sent a question the the help desk but no response.

Dave K8WPE

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> On Mar 13, 2021, at 11:33 AM, David Herring  wrote:
> 
> I don’t know if this will ticket help or is even applicable to you, but in 
> my case I was able to regenerate my ticket once I remembered that I paid with 
> PayPal and that uses a different email than I typically use for ham radio 
> correspondence. Supplying the billing email resulted in a ticket that got me 
> right in.
> 
> 73,
> David - N5DCH
> 
> 
> 
>> On Mar 13, 2021, at 9:21 AM, Rick Tavan  wrote:
>> 
>> Several of us have been unable to login to HamExpo, either with our
>> original or regenerated tickets. Any idea how to get in?
>> 
>> /Rick
>> 
>>> On Sat, Mar 13, 2021 at 7:38 AM Dave Van Wallaghen >> > wrote:
>>> 
>>> For any of you attending the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo this weekend
>>> https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/
>>> I was scheduled to present a couple of sessions regarding Elecraft's
>>> Classic Line of products with a discussion on buying used rigs and
>>> getting a start in building our kits. There have been a couple of
>>> technical issues, and so at this point, they still have not been
>>> scheduled as yet.
>>> 
>>> But, I will be working in my shop most of the day, and we do have a
>>> Classic Line Table in the Elecraft booth if you would like to stop by
>>> and chat. I will login to the table with my camera and mic muted, but if
>>> you see our logo with my initials DV at the table, just make some noise
>>> so I know you are there and we can chat about anything you would like
>>> related to Elecraft's Classic Line of products.
>>> 
>>> Hope to talk with you soon...
>>> 
>>> 73,
>>> Dave, W8FGU
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Re: [Elecraft] External sound card advice needed to attach to K3

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

Rick,

I think one of the main problems with this is folks (old like me and 
inexperienced in how the  audio side of computers and connecting them to a 
xcvr) who don’t understand fully the concept of what you are talking about once 
they set up a dongle or other sound card and it works they don’t change 
anything and may keep sending computer sounds and noises, etc., without knowing 
it.  I hope someone reading this will direct me and others to a site or two 
that help us understand what is going on.

I just used a cheap Amazon sound card when hooking up two different FT8 xcvr 
kits (QRPGuys and CWTD)  to my W10 laptop and watched paint dry last winter 
while in Florida.  Noting exciting so when we came back home in the spring 
never hooked them up again. Still if the bug hits again I would like to 
understand more.

I read every email on this and other sites re FT8, etc., so again, if someone 
can direct me to a good site or two to assist my weak understanding I would be 
interested.  

Dave K8WPE since 1960 and crystal sets before that.

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> On Jan 1, 2021, at 11:51 AM, Rick Bates, NK7I  wrote:
> 
> Precisely why (since MS can foul up audio settings routinely on any random 
> update) it's a bad idea.  Leaving one small check mark in a lower level 
> driver setting (looping/routing audio) that leaves a mic hot is but one 
> example.  There are  too  many ways to make an error.  Using the computer 
> sound card on a radio is not 'set and forget'.
> 
> We still have a large base of folks that don't get what is required to 
> operate a clean (legal) station; we all learn as we go.  Setting boundaries 
> is part of that edcucation (OS stays in OS, radio stays in radio).
> 
> Turning off the OS sounds, one would also lose features that the OS and apps 
> that are useful (like JTAlert "DX" announcements, Zoom/Skype audio).  The 
> small cost of a sound device (or second sound card) for the radio(s) is 
> certainly worth the gains and lowering of the risks.
> 
> 73,
> Rick NK7I
> 
>> On 1/1/2021 9:34 AM, Mike Harris via Elecraft wrote:
>> Not really. It all boils down to _*understanding what you are doing*_. 
>> Windows sounds can be turned off. The best sound card in the world isn't 
>> going to stop anyone from transmitting garbage. Understanding includes 
>> setting the audio levels correctly throughout the system. I've used my PC 
>> sound system with two simple audio cables for years. Now I have upgraded my 
>> K3 with the K3s I/O and simply pipe audio, CAT, PTT and PC CW down the one 
>> USB cable.
>> 
>> Regards,
>> 
>> Mike VP8NO
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

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I would venture to say that most hams (especially those recently licensed) 
don’t and can’t utilize all the features of even an older K3, let alone one 
with all the enhancements.  The K4 is so far beyond the “average” ham in its 
ability that unless you are an electronics guru with an EE you won’t need, much 
less understand, all the neat things it can do.  

I am not disparaging the K3, K3S, or the K4 but whatever version you might have 
or want it will do the job 95% of the time.  I love my upgraded K3s but still 
haven’t scratched the surface of what it will do.  I could spend the rest of my 
life exploring all the features of my fine radio (I have all of Fred Cady’s 
books) but there are other avenues of enjoyment in ham radio that I am 
pursuing. This IS a hobby and it has been my go to in times of good and bad 
since 1960.  Cheaper than a psychiatrist and less trouble than a mistress. 

What I have said above may not apply to the top of the list contester as that 
is a field all to itself. Those guys and gals may notice the difference in some 
of the enhancements to the K line in a pileup, but that’s another rabbit hole.

Dave K8WPE since 1960.

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> On Nov 24, 2020, at 11:03 PM, Bill Frantz  wrote:
> 
> While I agree with Skip here, my agreement is based on practicality, not 
> physical ability. The internal K3 hardware design is quite modular, and 
> replacing the DSP boards for the main and sub receivers should be straight 
> forward. We have seen how the K3 can be improved by replacing boards. 
> Upgrading the DSP is just another kind of new board.
> 
> BUT, designing, coding, and manufacture engineering these boards is a big 
> project. The boards will be quite expensive. How many people are likely to 
> upgrade? And, we already have the K4, built to remain competitive in the 
> market. The K4 is probably a better radio than the mythical upgraded K3. The 
> upgrades to the K3 are also likely to cost more than a K4. All these 
> considerations make this project a non-starter. As I said, practical 
> considerations.
> 
> 73 Bill AE6JV
> 
>> On 11/24/20 at 6:03 PM, k6...@foothill.net (Fred Jensen) wrote:
>> 
>> There's an inescapable rule in electronic product development: Once you 
>> commit to a physical design in year , it will be a design that uses the 
>> parts of year  forever.  I think  about 2006 or so for the K3 [mine 
>> is S/N 642 and that's about when I bought it].  Yes, the firmware can be 
>> upgraded over time, but only within the constraints of 2006 components [like 
>> memory and CPU].  There is also the fact that eventually, you will run out 
>> of bells, whistles, and horns for updates.  The K3 hit that point some time 
>> back.  Elecraft had fixed all or nearly all of the bugs, they'd supported 
>> all of the add-on accessories, and I'm fairly sure the MCU is approaching 
>> it's limits.
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Re: [Elecraft] Sony MDR-7506 replacement pads?

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

Can you warm or heat the replacement pads to let them stretch a little during 
installation.  I have done that in similar instances with good results.  The 
plastic or rubbery part shrinks back to its original size on cooling.

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> On Nov 9, 2020, at 2:25 PM, Frank O'Donnell  wrote:
> 
> Is there a secret trick for getting replacement earpads installed smoothly 
> onto the headphones?
> 
> I bought a pair of Sony pads for my MDR-7506, but try as I might, as I get 
> one side into the groove on the headphone, the other side inevitably slips 
> out. Beginning to get into the realm of the comical.
> 
> Frank K6FOD
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Re: [Elecraft] Smoke detectors

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I second the motion to replace ALL the older smoke detectors, not only in YOUR 
home BUT IN YOUR CHILDREN’S HOMES!  My daughters husband is not that bright and 
I replaced all their smoke detectors and monitor them when we visit.  They live 
in a 112 year old run down mansion (fire trap) with kids spread all over.  The 
new Kidde ones are sealed and no one can mess with them (Thank God!) and good 
for 10 years.

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> On Oct 30, 2020, at 5:52 PM, K9ZTV  wrote:
> 
> For what it’s worth, the American Red Cross is recommending installation of 
> units that have 10-year lithium ion batteries which are sealed and not 
> replaceable.  History has shown that kids tend to remove the batteries for 
> their toys and games.  
> 
> They also say the test button tests only the battery, not the 
> combustion-products detection circuitry.  The circuitry in the older units 
> (with replaceable batteries) proved to be effective only for five years.
> 
> Any detector older than five years should be thrown away and replaced with 
> the new 10-year design.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Kent  K9ZTV
> 
>> On Oct 30, 2020, at 3:01 PM, Jim Brown  wrote:
>> 
>> The ones we have are stand-alone, running on a standard replaceable battery.
>> 
>> 73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] stripping insulation from enamel wires

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

I have also used an electric solder sucker like this one:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/362348659918

You plug the end with the bulb and remove the nozzle.  Prop it with the opening 
for the nozzle pointing up and fill with fresh solder.  There you have a mini 
solder pot.  I bought mine for $10 or $15 back in the day and it works too. 

I still like my Knipex tweezers best but this is fast if you are doing g a 
bunch of toroids.  I would still use the Knipex tweezers to scrape the ash off 
if any is left.  Change the solder in the pot frequently.  The wire comes out 
tinned too, an added benefit.

Dave K8WPE 

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> On Jun 12, 2020, at 6:25 PM, Fred Jensen  wrote:
> 
> Ummm ... solder pot not required.  All of the Elecraft kits I've built, 
> including my K2, used heat-strippable wire for the toroids.  Small blob of 
> solder on the iron, stick end of wire into it, wait a few seconds, when 
> insulation bubbles and smokes, insert wire into blob slowly as far as you 
> need to.  End of wire is not only stripped, it's now tinned too.
> 
> I used a separate larger iron I had that happened to have a flat-ish end 
> which held a good solder blob but occasionally did it with my Weller Solder 
> Station I was using for the actual soldering.  I wiped it off every now and 
> then when the insulation and rosin had accumulated.  I did not find it 
> frustrating at all.
> 
> 73,
> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
> Sparks NV DM09dn
> Washoe County
> 
>> On 6/12/2020 2:01 PM, William Hammond via Elecraft wrote:
>> I have suffered through the painful process of removing the enamel on the 
>> wire on just about all of the Elecraft kits..K2, K1, KX1, tuner’s etc.. I 
>> think I have made them all...just reading the comments here I was wondering 
>> why I never bought a solder pot as recommended...I checked out eBay and 
>> found several at around $30 USD,,why didn’t I do that 10 -15 elecraftyears 
>> ago and save all that frustration??  Chinese made, some 120 volt..perhaps 
>> will work for several kits...If I had it to do again..
>> 
>> 73, Bill-AK5X
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Rig forCW

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I have both rigs and mostly use just the basic stuff for home and camping 
CW/SSB QRP contacts so the KX2 works, BUT The KX2 isn’t much of a cost savings 
over the KX3 and the KX3 has a lot more features.  The only reason I would 
choose the KX2 again is if I was backpacking and size/weight were important.  
The KX2 was “so cute” I had to have one and ran to the booth at Dayton the next 
morning after Eric’s introductory lecture about it at FDIM to purchase #34 from 
him.  It’s a fun rig, works well, but if you can have only one get the KX3.

And as a side note the Elecraft antenna tuners, in rigs or separately can’t be 
beat.  They will tune a wet noodle if that is needed for your ham radio 
experience. They almost make you think your really lousy antenna is the 
greatest because they will tune it, but again, if the results aren’t what you 
want it’s probably a poor antenna and the tuner is making it look better than 
it is.  Make a good antenna first and then use a tuner to take the pressure off 
your finals or expand the bandwidth.  

Dave K8WPE

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> On May 12, 2020, at 7:37 AM, Tommy Judson via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> Good Morning,  I have a simple but difficult question for the CW ops.
> 
> I’m wanting to get back to ham radio and specifically CW.  Since I’m starting 
> from scratch I am looking hard at all equipment needed to get on the air.  
> I’ve ordered supplies to assemble a 40M inverted V and have been thinking the 
> best first rig I ought to order would be a KX2.  Now reading the posts on 
> this forum I see that 95% of the ops use the KX3s.
> 
> Would anyone please like to educate me on these very unbalanced rig ownership 
> numbers?
> 
> Thank you, Tommy2
> 
>> *
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Re: [Elecraft] scratchs on display

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

Check out the various kits for polishing automobile headlamp lenses.  They are 
all made for this type of work.  The more expensive kits have more grades of 
grit.  I would start with tooth paste though as I have used it in the last on 
watch faces with good results, glass and plastic.

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> On Apr 14, 2020, at 10:17 PM, Grant Youngman  wrote:
> 
> i you have DEEP scratches, one or two grades of abrasive won’t do the job.  
> You risk ending up with a “divot” around the scratch, which can be worse than 
> the scratch.  The entire surface in the area of the defect, not just the 
> scratch, needs to be taken down.
> 
> For small jobs, this, in my opinion, is the best option — it can take many 
> layers of increasingly fine abrasive to get a smooth, flat, original finish.
> 
> https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/micromeshprof.php
> 
> Grant NQ5T
> 
> 
>>> 
>>> much softer.  Just my opinion.  If the scratches are deep, that may be
>>> the way to go, but you will need something less abrasive to polish it.
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Re: [Elecraft] Cleaning old black knobs on K3

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

Who lets their knobs get dirty?  Wash you hands first!  Some of mine are from 
the early days of NorCal and Elecraft.  Maybe I don’t have much oil on my skin! 
Ha!  I have bought some used gear from the 1950’s and 60’s and sprayed them 
with WD40.  Rub til clean.  Then dish soap and toothbrush if needed to get the 
WD40 off.  That is knobs from the boxes under the tables at swaps.. some 
vendors never figured out that I would pay more for a clean rig or parts. 

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> On Jan 24, 2020, at 11:48 PM, Clay Autery  wrote:
> 
> UNinstall the knobs CAREFULLY.  Wash in warm water with Dawn dishwashing 
> liquid and perhaps a toothbrush if soaking doesn't work.
> 
> Use compressed air to make double sure they are dry before re-installation.  
> Be CAREFUL with the set screws...
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>> On 01/24/20 09:01, Dave Cole wrote:
>> Any suggestions for the best cleaner for the old black screw locked knobs?
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Re: [Elecraft] Winter Field Day this weekend -- brief introduction

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Here in St Augustine, FL it will be in the 70’s and windy.  The SAARS club will 
be putting on winter FD at the EOC.  Anyone close please drop in and join us.

Dave K8WPE

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> On Jan 24, 2020, at 12:56 AM, Jim Brown  wrote:
> 
> On 1/23/2020 6:38 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>> I'm embarrassed to report that we've lost our Winter here in the Bay Area
> 
> As a refugee from Chicago, I can state with certainty that there is no such 
> thing as "winter" in the Bay Area. What happens here from Dec to Mar would be 
> described in the Midwest as "early summer."
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Re: [Elecraft] Ameritron 240V inrush limiter: any benefit on a KPA500?

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

Guys,

This is very interesting. Is there a Wiki site where all your explanations are 
collected together.  I am Interested in the magnetization of the iron in the 
transformers and the effect of the turn on current phase causing an over 
magnetization of the iron core and drawing too much current at first.  This is 
all new to me.  Just an interest as I have never run over 100 watts and usually 
5 - 10 watts is enough for me.  

Also, how do those inrush devices work?  I have seen them offered for the old 
Heathkit amps.

Thank you.

Dave K8WPE since 1960 always learning something new from you guys and gals.

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> On Jan 19, 2020, at 12:51 AM, Vic Rosenthal  wrote:
> 
> Just like the 1930s vintage Western Electric at WKOP when I worked there in 
> the early 60s. When you turned it on, it went click-click-click-click BLANG.
> Two tubes, 12 kV on the plates, about 1 amp plate current for 5 kW output.
> 
> Victor 4X6GP 
> 
>> On 19 Jan 2020, at 1:45, Fred Jensen  wrote:
>> 
>> 10 KW homebrew FM broadcast TX [not kidding -- KPFK 90.7 Los Angeles in the 
>> late 50's, 4 4-1000A's* in parallel driven by a 1 KW stage] had a step-start 
>> using mechanical time-delay relays.**  It limited the inrush current to the 
>> filter capacitors of the 5.5 KV plate power supply.  It was part of the 
>> power supply in the back room, not the PA.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
>> Sparks NV DM09dn
>> Washoe County
>> 
>> * I do *not* recommend 4 ea 4-1000A's in parallel at 90.7 MHz. Things got 
>> very hot.
>> 
>> ** Integrated circuits and microprocessors has not been invented then.  
>> Actually, the transistor barely had been.
>> 
 On 1/18/2020 10:55 AM, Roger wrote:
>>> NO amplifier needs inrush protection - it is the POWERSUPPLY that needs it
>>> no matter how it is implemented.
>>> So the answer is not an easy "NO" or "YES" but a definite "it depends"!
>>> 
>>> Roger, DL5RBW
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: For Sale: Older iPAD (Still working OK)

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Has anyone used or still using a version 2 of the first iPad for ham radio?  I 
have two of them no longer being used because they are so slow compared to my 
newer Pro version.  They still must be good for something.  Please advise. And 
thank you.

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Radio nut since 1960.

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> On Jan 13, 2020, at 2:14 PM, Jim Sheldon  wrote:
> 
> I have an older (I believe 4th generation - first one with the "Retina" 
> display) iPAD available if anyone is interested. (My wife bought me a new Gen 
> 7 version.) It has 16 gigs of memory which is a little small by today's 
> standards but it you don't put too many apps on it, it will work just fine.  
> It still holds a charge and will come with the charger and a new, much 
> longer, "Lightning" cord.  The only problem with it is the iPAD's "Lightning" 
> cord input jack is a little worn and you sometimes have to make sure that 
> good contact is made when plugging it in to recharge.
> 
> There are no cracks in the screen or case and it comes with a leather 
> protective cover that's still serviceable though it has seen better days.  
> I've wiped all personal and app data from it and it comes up wanting a new 
> owner to take it over.
> 
> Original cost, some 7 or 8 years ago was just over $500.  I'd like to get $90 
> out of it (via PayPal only, no checks or money orders) and that will include 
> shipping to anywhere in the US.
> 
> Please contact me off list if interested (w0eb at cox.net) to keep the 
> clutter down on the reflector.
> 
> Jim Sheldon, W0EB
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Re: [Elecraft] KE7X

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

I agree.  Freds manuals are a God Send and wakes one up to really what the 
Elecraft rigs can do.  He also put out a great book on the skills of ham radio, 
“The Successful Ham Radio Operators Handbook” or something like that.  See

http://www.ke7x.com/

I found it invaluable. 

Dave K8WPE

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> On Jan 13, 2020, at 4:03 PM, turnbull  wrote:
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> Ken, We all miss our professor.73 Doug EI2CNSent from my Samsung Galaxy 
> smartphone.
>  Original message From: Ken G Kopp  Date: 
> 13/01/2020  15:29  (GMT+00:00) To: elecraft...@groups.io, Elecraft 
>  Subject: [Elecraft] KE7X Fred was a dear friend of 
> mine, and entered many contests using my stationhere in Montana.  He 
> especially excelled at SO2R, often working twostations at once.  Awesome to 
> watch.  GAWD I miss him!73Ken Kopp - KoppOn Sat, Jan 11, 2020, 16:14 Don 
> Wilhelm  wrote:> I will second that recommendation 
> for the Fred Cady book.> It sounds like you are getting frustrated by many 
> different angles that> are may not be related to each other.>> Go through 
> Fred's book from front to back, doing his exercises as you go.> When you are 
> finished, you will be responding to questions on the> reflector instead of 
> asking them.>> Fred was a great teacher and writer.  He told me that his 
> experience as> a professor told him that there were 3 types of learning.  
> Those who> could understand from just reading, and those who had to have 
> hands-on> and those who learned best from doing visuals and exercises.  Fred> 
> covered them all in his writings.>> I (as an engineer) have no problem 
> following the basic Elecraft manuals,> and Fred has said that he has nothing 
> in his books that is not covered> in the Elecraft manuals, but his 
> presentation methods are different and> more expansive.>> 73,> Don W3FPR>> On 
> 1/11/2020 5:45 PM, Rich wrote:> > I highly recommend "The Elecraft KX Line" 
> by Fred Cady KE7X (SK).   You> > can order it from the Elecraft web site.> >> 
> https://elecraft.com/collections/kx-line-books/products/the-elecraft-kx-line-book-by-fred-cady>
>  >> >> >> > On Sat, Jan 11, 2020 at 3:04 PM Karl W Hubbard via Groups.Io> > 
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>How do I get rid of the CW sounds when I input either via tap or> > 
> push to hold functions on my KX3? I don't know whether I've enabled> > 
> some macro function or what.> >> > My 40 meters has now switched from LSB 
> to USB indication . What am I> > missing? Anything?> >> > Now my ATU 
> won't tune anything . Stays at 24.1-1 and powers down to> > 3.0 volts, 
> even after refresh several times, even when I manually> > tune my Alex 
> loop to within 1.5 SWR. ( I had used the ATU to> > routinely  fine-tune 
> down to 1.1-1 -until today.)> >> > I am getting more frustrated with the 
> KX3 as time passes. Even> > setting up my Heil headphones is a hassle.> 
> >> > The manual should be written with a goal oriented task., ie. I have> 
> > a pair of mic headphones which I want to use with KX3. Now what do> >   
>   you think I will want  to do? Well, I'll  need to input a slew of> > 
> parameters,  VOX delay, pitch volume, monitor compression etc. These> > 
> should be organized under one topic:Headphone - mic use.  using> > 
> headphones with voice mic including troubleshooting tips, not> > 
> scattered all over the manual.> >> > Really thinking now about just 
> selling all of my stuff, two mint> > condition Kx3s with covers, heat 
> sinks , KPA100s, PX3s with covers,> > redundant extra cables. It seems 
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Re: [Elecraft] Operating from a retirement home

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

Ha!  That's a good one.  And so true.

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> On Dec 17, 2019, at 5:27 AM, WW3S  wrote:
> 
> I feel your pain !
> (Speaking from experience)
> 
> The good thing about my wife is she is a nurse as well.
> The bad thing about my wife is.she is a nurse !
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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>> On Dec 17, 2019, at 5:25 AM, David Wilcox via Elecraft 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Whenever one of our radio club seniors has to enter a nursing home to 
>> recover from some issue or permanently moves into an  assisted living home 
>> we try to set up a ham station in that hams room.  The homes in our area are 
>> very understanding.  I already have chosen the place I want to go to if and 
>> when the time comes. They have a woods with tall trees behind the facility.  
>> My wife and I built our retirement home barrier free and she is a younger 
>> nurse so I hope to be able to play radio at home.  But she can be a tyrant 
>> making me do all the things a doctor or rehab specialist might recommend.  I 
>> guess there are trade offs in every situation. Hi!
>> 
>> David J. Wilcox K8WPE’s iPad
>> 
>>>> On Dec 17, 2019, at 3:47 AM, Steven G. Steltzer  wrote:
>>> 
>>> CW ops have another option for retirement homes or severely restricted 
>>> HOA's . Search iCW on the web.
>>> 
>>> 73, 
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Re: [Elecraft] Operating from a retirement home

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Whenever one of our radio club seniors has to enter a nursing home to recover 
from some issue or permanently moves into an  assisted living home we try to 
set up a ham station in that hams room.  The homes in our area are very 
understanding.  I already have chosen the place I want to go to if and when the 
time comes. They have a woods with tall trees behind the facility.  My wife and 
I built our retirement home barrier free and she is a younger nurse so I hope 
to be able to play radio at home.  But she can be a tyrant making me do all the 
things a doctor or rehab specialist might recommend.  I guess there are trade 
offs in every situation. Hi!

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> On Dec 17, 2019, at 3:47 AM, Steven G. Steltzer  wrote:
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> CW ops have another option for retirement homes or severely restricted HOA's 
> . Search iCW on the web.
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Re: [Elecraft] Operating from a retirement home

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

Goes to show the old maxim: GET ON THE AIR is still true.  There is always 
someone listening and hoping for a contact.  Dead bands?  NOT!  Just weaker 
signals.  It always amazes me that when the bands seem dead there are always 
signals on the digital frequencies.  I am not knocking the digital modes (I 
have recently crossed over and used FT8. boring for me but that JS8Call 
looks a little better) but if each of those pursuing the digital modes would 
put out the same signal on CW or even SSB they would be heard and probably make 
a contact.  Leave a receiver in the background on using the beacon frequency of 
your band of interest.. DON’T look at the poor band conditions indicators.  
They are too discouraging. 

Just my opinion.  Hope to hear you all on from Florida while we are there 
avoiding the snow.  Am packing my building stuff so I can finally get my three 
QCX’s built this winter. Thank you Hans and QRP Labs.

David J. Wilcox K8WPE’s iPad

> On Dec 17, 2019, at 4:52 AM, Kjeld Holm  wrote:
> 
> In restricted areas I have had good results with a short vertical dipole for 
> 10-20M like
> http://mojero.wixsite.com/twantenna/products
> 
> 
> 
> Vy 73 de OZ1CCM, Kjeld
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 #2257 woke up deaf this morning ...

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

When unplugging and plugging in coax connectors to improve the connection a 
spray of DeOxit on each end would be a good idea.  Works on all kinds of 
switches and connectors.  I wouldn’t hook up my four trailers to my car without 
it and those connectors are heavily abused.  Less so for my coax connectors but 
a good idea anyway.

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> On Nov 7, 2019, at 12:30 PM, Rick Bates, NK7I  wrote:
> 
> Also check your filter, NB and NR settings, sometimes they go wonky.
> 
> Rick NK7I
> 
>> On 11/7/2019 8:26 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
>> Check all connectors.  I've found that connectors that just "sit" and are 
>> never moved will oxidize and prevent signal flow.   They rely on a 
>> mechanical connection only.   Just unplug and re-plug 2 or three times for 
>> each one.
>> 
>> 73
>> 
>> Bob, K4TAX
>> 
>> 
>>> On 11/7/2019 10:12 AM, Mike Flowers wrote:
>>> Hi Folks,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I powered up my trust K3 #2257 this morning and found it deaf. The RF and
>>> IF stages appear to be working just fine.  I have 20M FT8 showing lots of
>>> signals on my P3, but no audio.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> WSJT-X shows no audio from LINE OUT either.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I'm on the right antenna and haven't fiddled with parameters for months, so
>>> I am wondering if there is anything I might try/check before taking it over
>>> to Watsonville for repairs.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Thanks!
>>> 
>>> 
>>> - 73 and good DX de Mike,   K6MKF, NCDXC
>>>   Secretary
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Re: [Elecraft] Cruise Lines

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You might want to consider this when you plan your next cruise.  There are some 
cruise lines that permit ham radio when approved ahead of time.  I have read 
many blog posts about the fun that can be had.

Each cruise line has their own private island and a few years ago while lying 
in a hammock on one of them I had a Sony radio and was listening around the ham 
bands.  I was so surprised with the activity on most of the ham bands and so 
wished I had a xmtr with me.  I would say a KX 2 and the new Elecraft AX 1 
antenna might be a blast even now and I doubt there would be any problem from 
anyone.  They are all having fun or watching their kids on the beach.

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> On Oct 16, 2019, at 10:33 PM, Wes  wrote:
> 
> I no longer remember his call but I worked an XE who was an officer on 
> Harmony of the Seas.  He had a shack on board.  That thing is about the size 
> of Rhode Island.
> 
> Wes  N7WS
> 
>> On 10/16/2019 5:13 PM, Joseph Shuman via Elecraft wrote:
>> Lots of great info, thanks.  I looked at the boarding documents and the same 
>> language is on the “restricted items” list in bold print.  Don’t want to 
>> mention the cruise line, but Mickey has pooped on my plans.
>> 
>> It’s a small world after all...
>> 
>> Keeping Watch-
>> shu
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Operating on a cruise ship ...

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

Interesting response.  I do agree (same XYL for the last 46 years).  When I got 
back in to ham radio I also took on a wife at the same time. I built an HW 7 
“to have by the bed side to listen to code and get my speed up”.  My fellow 
club members had a riot with that comment. so the HW 7 stayed in the extra 
bed room in our mobile home. I still get the eye roll from her when I have 
a new victory in my radio room but we’re still together and this old NERD still 
can fix anything that breaks and also debug her iPad and iPhone.  So she does 
see some benefit to my hobby.. she even bought me a KX 3 when they first 
came out. 

FWIW

Dave K8WPE

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> On Oct 17, 2019, at 1:03 AM, JR  wrote:
> 
> Interesting thread - although I would NEVER take a ham radio on an 
> expensive, romantic, cruise ship and I can only imagine what my young bride 
> would think and do as she strolled about the ship, alone, whilst I remained 
> in our stateroom trying to drop an wire out the porthole so I could call the 
> guys back home on my radio!
> 
> My advice is to relax and enjoy the cruise, leave the rig at home and commune 
> (nicate) with YOUR lovely bride, instead!  I predict you will love longer, 
> and be much happier that way!
> 
> Um ... ahem ... that is just MY take, anyway. ;-)
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 failing on 160...AGAIN!

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You have to use the best quality connecting cables.  A trip to Palomar 
Engineers with a description of your set up will help so they can sell you the 
correct EMI suppression toroid set up.  And, YES, even some of Elecraft’s 
cables can be (or become) defective as described in this site.  A friend of 
mine even installed toroids on the incoming AC lines to his shack.  He has over 
300 countries now so he can definitely hear them.. something those of us 
with noisy shack power and EMI cannot. 

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> On Sep 30, 2019, at 1:48 PM, Al Lorona  wrote:
> 
> And not just antenna and feedlines, but the AC wiring in your shack, the 
> potential EMI problems, etc. This is why I keep saying that hams badly need a 
> tutorial -- perhaps something named, "What to Expect When You Run High 
> Power".  There are lots of us, including me, that could learn about the extra 
> precautions and checks one needs to make when you put an amplifier into 
> service. Jim, maybe you're the right guy to do it?
> 
> 
 High power can expose antenna and feedline problems that are not evident 
 at 100W. 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Unbuilt K1 Found

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Keep looking. They are out there.  A friend of mine found a K1 antenna tuner on 
the Elecraft site using an old URL.  They actually had a kit available and sent 
it to him.  I just found a Pico Key in France.. worth the wait and the 
price.

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> On Sep 27, 2019, at 6:37 AM, John Oppenheimer  wrote:
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> Was listed in a local group downsizing shack FS email.
> 
> John KN5L
> 
>> On 9/27/19 5:10 AM, KE8LXD wrote:
>> I am too looking for an unbuilt k1 kit for a while but don’t luck yet. May I
>> ask where you found it?
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Re: [Elecraft] Cammo KX2? (Was: Copy cat - no way)

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

Remember guys, that is why Doug painted the PFR3 the bright yellow. many 
years ago... so it could be seen in the grass or in the field. 

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> On Sep 4, 2019, at 6:40 AM, Carter Craigie  wrote:
> 
> I think that a brighter color scheme would make for easier visibility when
> trying to find everything whilst on a hiking/hamming outing. In the
> twilight especially. I want to make sure I have EVERYTHING as I’m repacking
> my backpack!
> 73,
> Carter, N3AO
> Blacksburg, VA
> 
>> On Tue, Sep 3, 2019 at 9:41 PM Kent Olsen  wrote:
>> 
>> Im afraid I would lose my radio in the grass!
>> 
>> Thanks
>> 73
>> Kent
>> N6WT
>> 
>> 
>> On Tue, Sep 3, 2019 at 6:36 PM David Gilbert 
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> 
>>> A bit counter intuitive, but for stealth purposes coral pink might be a
>>> good choice.  No way anyone ever would guess it was a radio.
>>> 
>>> I'm here all week ...
>>> 
>>> Dave   AB7E
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
 On 9/3/2019 6:26 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
 Mike -- do you think there's a market for a lighter KX2 color scheme?
>>> Maybe a seafoam camo, or marzipan, or chrome with fractal filigree? I'm
>>> game. Let's have a vote.
 
 Wayne
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 for sale

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I second the mag loop antenna or hidden antenna idea like they use in The 
Villages

https://www.k4vrc.com/uploads/1/0/1/5/10156032/present-tvarc_antenna_guide.pdf

and portable operation when the wife has other activities with her lady 
friends. if Ham Radio is the hobby that puts a smile on your face (and in 
your heart) there are “ways” to enjoy it.   If you give up this easily Ham 
Radio isn’t high on your list and I understand. I had radio before my wife came 
into the picture and she still complains about my wires in the back yard 
occasionally but I could complain about her buying scrap booking supplies but 
never using them or garage saleing buying more stuff that the grandkids don’t 
need or want . there are trade offs.  It has worked for 45 years. Just my 
not so humble opinion.  

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> On Aug 23, 2019, at 10:39 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> OK Guys, let's tone it down.  These posts are bordering on inappropriate.
> 
> Also note that both sexes are represented among our list readership. 
> 
> Eric
> List moderator, when necessary..
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> _..._
> 
> 
> 
>> On Aug 23, 2019, at 7:21 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Not much of a secondary market for wives.
>> 
>> Nice small portable rig calls for portable ops.
>> 
>> Just sayin'
>> 
>> 73 -- Lynn
>> 
>>> On 8/23/2019 6:42 PM, Bill Johnson wrote:
>>> Sell the wife! Mine was reluctant at first, but I told her, what didn't you 
>>> get... I had radio equipment oon my apartment kitchen table when we were 
>>> dating, I had been in the hobby since early teens and if  you think I am 
>>> giving up this hobby, not going to happen!  She has slowly relented over 
>>> the last 46 years.
>>> 73,
>>> Bill
>>> K9YEQ
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>>> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  
>>> On Behalf Of EricJ
>>> Sent: Friday, August 23, 2019 3:55 PM
>>> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 for sale
>>> Tough choice...
>>> Eric KE6US
 On 8/23/2019 1:33 PM, Brian Estes wrote:
 I am selling my K2 ser #7875 which has the SSB and KAF2 filter installed.
 It has been fully tested by Elecraft and the test report will be included.
 Reason for selling is wife will not allow any antennas. Price is
 750.00 including shipping to any US address.
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Re: [Elecraft] Dedicated FTx Rig

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If someone needs a PSK 20 or 80 Jon, n...@charter.net told me last night he has 
both unbuilt kits.  He may be willing to part with them.  We were discussing 
the unbuilt kits we have stuck away in drawers and cupboards.  

Dave K8WPE

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> On Aug 12, 2019, at 4:07 AM, MaverickNH  wrote:
> 
> http://crkits.com/ D4D DSB and a Raspberry Pi 4B maybe? Just got mine to
> build. Might need a LP filter addition to keep it right.
> 
> Bret/N4SRN
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Re: [Elecraft] Pro Audio PS

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

Thank you all for the information. Will Wiki it too so I can look at a 
schematic or two of how it happens.  

Dave K8WPE

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> On Jul 30, 2019, at 8:55 AM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:
> 
> David,
> 
> Insensitivity to input voltage is characteristic of a switching power supply. 
>  The switcher input takes power from the AC line, rectifies it and stores the 
> energy in an inductor.  Then the switching circuit takes the inductor energy 
> and dumps charge in a capacitor in its output to the desired output voltage.  
> Unlike a linear supply, no transformer or linear regulators are required.
> 
> This is greatly oversimplifying the circuits and operation of a switching 
> supply, much additional design must go into it to control the switching 
> circuit, component rise and fall times and output filtering.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
>> On 7/30/2019 5:41 AM, David Wilcox via Elecraft wrote:
>> I also have one of these power supplies and am very happy with it.  Can 
>> someone please explain how it knows what voltage is input (120 v versus 240 
>> v) to get the same 12 volts output.  Is there a different power cord?  Am 
>> sure it needs the correct wall plug adapter. Or is there just a 12 volt 
>> regulator in the output? Inquiring minds (my old 74 year old one at least) 
>> want to know.

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Re: [Elecraft] Pro Audio PS

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I also have one of these power supplies and am very happy with it.  Can someone 
please explain how it knows what voltage is input (120 v versus 240 v) to get 
the same 12 volts output.  Is there a different power cord?  Am sure it needs 
the correct wall plug adapter. Or is there just a 12 volt regulator in the 
output? Inquiring minds (my old 74 year old one at least) want to know.

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> On Jul 29, 2019, at 7:42 PM, JP Douglas  wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I have one as well for my KX3, I've even taken it with me on holidays to the 
> Caribbean were voltage is 240 volts, still plug and play, works on 120 or 240 
> volts. Excellent product though in the shack I run the KX3 on battery/solar 
> power.
> 
> 73 de Jose Douglas KB1TCD
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] FOR SALE K2 SER#7750

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Guys,

This is a great opportunity.  I have two of RC’s earlier builds (K2 and I think 
KX1) and he is obsessive with his records and detail.  He sent my K2 out for 
professional tune up before sending it to me.  It is pristine and still sits in 
a place of honor on my desk.

You are getting a gem of a radio no matter what he sells.

Dave K8WPE since 1960

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> On Jul 3, 2019, at 12:09 PM, Robert 'RC' Conley  wrote:
> 
> LET'S TRY AGAIN:
> I am relocating to a senior’s apartment complex and will not be allowed my 
> ham station. As a result, my Elecraft K2 #7750 has to go.
> When I built K2 #7750 it was intended to be a CW only station with computer 
> control so only the KIO2 option was included.
> 
> I document all my builds. You can see the complete documented build on my web 
> site at .
> 
> I had some issues, so I sent it to Alan Wilcox who fixed the issue, aligned 
> it, and also built and installed the KIO2 option for me.
> Then FT8 came along, so W5LA (Jim Ragsdale) built and installed the KSB2 
> option for me as I no longer felt qualified to do the work.
> Since Jan 24th until June 12th I have made over 2,500 FT8 QSO's, including 
> over 500 QSO's as a W5L special event station with K2 #7750
> and various wire antennas: an 80/40 trap inverted Vee and a 40/20 trap 
> inverted Vee @ 75'. All with this K2 #7750. Sideband operation
> is also available , however you supply the microphone.
> 
> I will greatly miss this radio. No need to clutter the reflector, so  PLEASE 
> reply off the list.
> I am offering my Elecraft K2 #7750 for sale for $850.00 firm. I'll ship it 
> USPS PRIORITY MAIL. I'll pay the shipping and the PayPal fees.
> 
> 73, RC WW5RC ex KC5WA
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Re: [Elecraft] Fusing power cable on K3

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Thank you everyone who responded.  My “new” K3 is now sitting in the place of 
honor next to my old favorite K2.  Now to read all the volumes of K3 manuals 
(for all the included upgrades) by Elecraft and the late Fred Cady to find out 
what all the knobs and buttons do.

Yes, Hi Bill.  Was great to see you again after all these years.

Dave K8WPE since 1960

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> On Jul 1, 2019, at 2:29 PM, K8TE  wrote:
> 
> Bob has it right, when used mobile which I do a lot for QSO parties.  Here is
> the rationale:
> 
> The pictorial at right is from this author's May 2015, QST, starting on page
> 35, entitled The Modern Mobile. It clearly represents the correct wiring
> scenario, whereas the negative lead goes to the same chassis grounding point
> as the battery's chassis ground point. And as shown, the negative lead fuse
> should not be removed. The reason is, if the grounding point should lose its
> integrity, excessive current could flow through the transceiver's negative
> lead. It also prevents a minor ground loop between the leads.
> 
> You can find more details at:  http://www.k0bg.com/wiring.html.
> 
> And hello Dave!  I saw some of our Cherryland ARC friends at HamVention
> again this year.
> 
> 73, Bill, K8TE
> 
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[Elecraft] Fusing power cable on K3

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I recently purchased a used K3 and am building a short power cord (after the 
discussion of voltage drop from longer cables).  I noticed that the power cable 
that came with my IC7000 has fuses in both leads.  Since the K3 has a built in 
fuse it is still a good idea to put fuses in both sides of the new power cable? 
 It will be only used in the shack, not mobile.

Dave K8WPE

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Re: [Elecraft] Mobile high power

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

Eric,

You might let this one through.

Ed Eklin, K8ZZ, is 300 counties shy of transmitting from all counties in the 50 
states. He drives Hondas.  He is available on QRZ and enjoys questions.  He has 
learned how to transmit with his K3, KX3 with 100 amp, etc., over the years 
without having any auto related computer issues. He just gave another great 
lecture at our radio club explaining the grounding issues with mobile operation.

Dave K8WPE   

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> On May 6, 2019, at 5:11 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> This OT thread was closed almost an hour ago.
> 
> In the interest of relieving reader overload in the face of the very high 
> number of postings on this topic today, please move it off list if you want 
> to keep discussing it.
> 
> 73,
> Eric
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>> On 5/6/2019 2:02 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
>>> On 5/6/2019 12:43 PM, Barry Baines via Elecraft wrote:
>>> Are there currently any new make/model ‘ham friendly' vehicles that would 
>>> be appropriate to install amateur radio equipment such as VHF/UHF mobile 
>>> rigs?
>> 
>> I've never had RFI issue with VHF/UHF gear  in any car that I've owned. Max 
>> power I've run was 50W.
>> 
>>> I currently drive a 2006 Volvo XC70 wagon with 457,000 miles
>> 
>> The Volvo S80 that I sold in 2006 was very ham-friendly. No RFI issues, and 
>> relatively quiet.
>> 
>> As others have noted, power for HF gear
>> 
>>> On 5/6/2019 12:40 PM, Edward R Cole wrote:
>>> 
>>> Typical police/ambulance radios ran 110w MOT stuff.  Some commercial ran 
>>> 25-50w with smaller footprint sized radios.  Nearly all is either high-band 
>>> VHF 150-174 MHz) or UHF (450+).  All were wired with neg tied to the 
>>> chassis.
>> 
>> Yes, but in those days, there was a lot less electronics in vehicles to 
>> generate noise, and VHF/UHF is VERY different based on wavelength. What we 
>> got away with 30 years ago for VHF/UHF is bad practice for HF today. I agree 
>> completely with all of N8SBE's advice.
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Prospective K4

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This is really funny I think:

Saturday we were sitting in a McDonalds waiting for a ham swap to open.  Up 
drove a large SUV pulling a 24’ trailer and then pulled in two very new Jeeps 
all outfitted of off roading.  I estimated that guys hobby (they were all alike 
and traveling as a group) probably cost him $100,000+ and in five or ten years 
he will probably sell it all for new stuff at a great loss.  Any car you buy 
(or off road Jeep) depreciates a lot more rapidly than any of our ham gear. And 
we take better care of our ham gear.

Dave K8WPE

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> On May 6, 2019, at 3:34 AM, Graziano Roccon (IW2NOY)  
> wrote:
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> 
> One of the nicest and funny message i ever read from an OM. ;-)
> 
> Thanks Bob.
> 
> Graziano IW2NOY
> 
> Il 06/05/2019 03:37 Bob McGraw K4TAX ha scritto:
>> That's the reason I purchased my K3S, P3, KPA500 and KAT500 all within
>> the past 2 years.  At 77 years young, I figure it will be my last ham
>> radio station until I'm QRT. I used a P-Touch and put a nice label
>> with the model, s/n, and price paid and my call on each of the boxes.
>> I figure in the end some auctioneer will sell it for $0.01 on the
>> dollar if lucky.  "You know that McGraw fellow was one of them CB
>> operators and had some weird looking equipment".   And furthermore,
>> for the same reason, I liquidated my shop test equipment.  I wanted to
>> enjoy the benefits of the money while still on the green side of the
>> grass, as opposed to looking up at the roots from inside of a satin
>> lined coffin.   "Beam me up Scottie, there's no intelligent life
>> here".   Chuck me in the oven and toss my ashes to the wind.
>> 73
>> Bob, K4TAX
>>> On 5/5/2019 5:21 PM, EricJ wrote:
>>> K1's often go for more than they cost as a new kit.
>>> K2's have held there value very well.
>>> Wait til you find out your kids usually throw all your ham gear in a 
>>> dumpster when you go permanent QRT.
>>> Eric KE6US
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 LOW GAIN FAULT

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Just an interesting aside.

Last night at the radio club meeting the guys were checking out a Yaesu 
controller box that will operate the az/el rotor for an ARISS contact this June 
from our local library.  No one could get it to work until someone brought in 
another connecting cable (I think it was a db 9 pin USB cable).  Voila!  It 
works.  

Just lurking on the Elecraft site I see many problems are connected to the 
incorrect cable or a faulty cable. 

Take away:  don’t throw away those cables you have been collecting over the 
years.  I have fixed a few problems over the years by trying a different cable.

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> On Apr 30, 2019, at 7:35 PM, Gwen Patton  wrote:
> 
> I don't know if you're talking about what I do, Bob, but I guess I should
> have said that I do that with the outdoor connectors, where they might
> encounter weather. Indoor connectors are just snugged down tight enough
> that they don't wiggle loose, since I disconnect them whenever lightning is
> in the area.
> 
> Gwen, NG3P
> 
> On Tue, Apr 30, 2019 at 7:18 PM Bob McGraw K4TAX 
> wrote:
> 
>> A good approach for those PL-259 connectors outside or exposed to the
>> weather.   For those inside, that's a might bit aggressive. I just
>> prefer to snug them tight, a bit more than hand tight, using some small
>> channel lock pliers.
>> 
>> 73
>> 
>> Bob, K4TAX
>> 
>>> On 4/30/2019 5:54 PM, Gwen Patton wrote:
>>> I started using a corrosion-inhibiting lube on my PL-259s, and
>> religiously
>>> sealing them with Coax-Seal. I tighten them very tightly as well. Since I
>>> started doing that, I have no odd failures or intermittent connections in
>>> my feedlines.
>>> 
>>> 73,
>>> Gwen, NG3P
>>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] MFJ

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I still have the first product MFJ ever put out, a CW audio filter that rang a 
little at the narrowest setting, but made my HW7 much easier to use.

Yes, some MFJ products are put together with less skill than some of us more 
exacting hams and a few of the MFJ products I have did require a touch of the 
soldering iron or the tightening of a grounding bolt but their products do work 
and for the lower cost are effective.  Look at any QRZ photo and you will see a 
MFJ product somewhere.  

I have most of the QRP Elecraft products and love them but Elecraft doesn’t 
offer all the products that MFJ does.  MFJ has a good warranty and they have 
honored it with me when needed.  Their problem solving team has responded to my 
emails and helped me when needed.  Elecraft is the Mercedes or BMW of the 
hobby.  MFJ is the Ford or Chevy.  My hats off and thanks to both fine 
companies for making this hobby fun for the past 59 years for this old retired 
guy.  Any ham that can’t or WON’T fix their MFJ (or other less expensive radio 
product) item isn’t a ham in the real spirit, but that is still OK. This IS A 
HOBBY and hobbies are supposed to help us relax and forget for a while the 
problems and issues of the day.  More healthier than going to the bar after 
work too.  Different strokes for different folks.

Again I will say (with my wife’s agreement) ham radio is much cheaper than a 
psychiatrist and less trouble than a mistress. My XYL always knows where I am 
and knew about my weird hobby  when we got married 45 years ago.

Nuff Sed,

Dave K8WPE

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> On Apr 7, 2019, at 6:46 PM, Bill Levy  wrote:
> 
> I am 71.
> Hamming since early teen. 
> Consider MFJ below par. 
> You get what you pay for. 
> Stay away from junk. 
> Bill N2WL
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Re: [Elecraft] Tinnitus and the K3 RX EQ and Related Variables

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

I second the motion about hearing aids and cost.  Get a couple of opinions from 
different vendors and don’t be afraid to ask your friends look closely and 
many of your friends may have hearing aids that you were not aware of.

My audiologist has been in the business since a kid as his father was the only 
local audiologist back in the day here in Traverse City.  He knows about us 
hams and listens to our needs.  His prices are also lower than some of the new 
pretty ladies who are popping up on every corner in this popular home for 
senior citizens and paying for TV advertising.

Locally our Sams Club has decent prices and now Costco is in town too.

A good pair of bluetooth hearing aids cost around $5000 but are worth it to me. 
 I can make adjustments on the fly and also listen to my iPhone without wearing 
ear buds.  I can also vary the ability to knock down noise in restaurants and 
on radio or enhance speech.  At music concerts I can adjust them for different 
auditoriums and even different kinds if music.  With a bluetooth transmitter or 
the TV ears hooked to my xcvr I can pipe the sound right to my hearing aids. It 
is great. The VA has hearing aid benefits but their service isn’t local. You 
have to drive down state to get them and for any adjustment.

I guess the thing I am trying to say is if you have a hearing loss you are 
losing out on life.  Get tested and at least try them.  There is no charge 
until you buy.  Also some audiologists take trade ins or have sets from clients 
who have passed away and will give them to you with a low cost to adjust them 
to your needs.  Don’t be afraid to ask.  Your family will thank you and life 
will be much better. I think hearing loss is one of the reasons older hams can 
get crotchety (my wife says I am both of those). Ha! 

From one who has been there, done that!

Dave K8WPE

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> On Mar 28, 2019, at 12:32 AM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:
> 
> Gwen and all,
> 
> If you find yourself in that situation, get yourself good hearing aids and 
> wear them all the time during your waking hours.  In most cases, that will 
> reduce the tinnitus drastically or eliminate it.
> Your brain will soon figure out that it does not have to invent sounds that 
> produce the tinnitus.  Yes, you will need the help of a good audiologist to 
> get the customized programming for your particular ears set right for you - 
> which frequency bands need amplification and by how much is not a trivial 
> undertaking.
> 
> The DSP programming in modern hearing aids is really amazing.  I don't know 
> how they get so much function in such a small device.
> 
> They are expensive, but well worth it.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
>> On 3/27/2019 9:28 PM, Gwen Patton wrote:
>> I should probably see an audiologist someday. I've had nasty tinnitus as
>> long as I can remember. I spent most of my youth around loud musical
>> instruments, having begun playing brass instruments in 3rd grade. I've been
>> in many loud environments since, even though I don't recall it being a lot
>> of times until around 2001, when I got into shooting. But I always used
>> really good hearing protection.
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Re: [Elecraft] The case against touch screens

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

Don,

I have a blind ham friend and all his touch screens talk back to him when he 
touches something. he can use his iPad, iPod and iPhone faster than I can.  
It’s in the programming as it is a special program he has for each.  Another 
miracle for our blind brothers.  And, that is why he bought Icom gear.  He said 
they were the only company to offer plug in “talker” boards for their xcvr.  
Still using his 756 Pro, 500 w Icom amp and LDG talking SWR meter.

Dave K8WPE

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> On Mar 25, 2019, at 12:02 PM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:
> 
> Touch screens do not provide support for blind amateur operators. Elecraft 
> has always said they will provide support for blind operators.
> I just wonder how touchscreens fit into that commitment.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
>> On 3/25/2019 11:18 AM, Buddy Brannan wrote:
>> While those are certainly advantages, there are several disadvantages. 
>> Number 1 on my personal hit parade: they aren’t tactile. You have to look at 
>> them to operate them. Which means, for you, another distraction. For me, it 
>> means extra support (think VoiceOver on iOS, Talkback on Android, VoiceView 
>> on the Amazon Fire things). So far, none of the ham radio manufacturers has 
>> implemented anything like that, and so touch screen interfaces on a lot of 
>> stuff are out of my reach, as it were. Of course, knobs and switches and 
>> buttons have the advantage of being able to be manipulated without having to 
>> see where they are. 
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Re: [Elecraft] New K1 user

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

Doesn’t it feel good!  I was very happy over the years to snag a KX1, K1, and 
then a K2.  What beautiful rigs.  Then I was able to buy back my first TenTec 
Argo 515. nothing sounded so sweet to my ears.  Then stumbled on a second 
515.. couldn’t turn it down as they are so rare anymore (hoarded by nuts 
like me).  I have newer rigs that are a joy to use but there is an emotional 
side to ham radio too and those old rigs just tickle my old brain, impaired 
hearing and all.  Just picture a 1968 Mustang with an Argonaut 515 sitting on 
the hump with the TenTec 50 w amp bungee corded on top feeding a Hustler mobile 
vertical on 75 meters back in the 1970’s.. all with Estes Engineering 
marine engine noise suppression kit on the V8... had a ball. 

For those that think this is all nostalgic foolishness... well, it may be 
but thanks for listening.

Dave K8WPE since 1960.

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> On Mar 21, 2019, at 11:21 AM, Frank Krozel  wrote:
> 
> So I dropped by a friend’s place today to buy my old K2/100 back.  (now I 
> have an extra  K2 with most options…. LOL) and I snagged a K1.
> Never owned one in the past.  Just need to pick up the noise blanker and the 
> internal battery tray, etc.
> 
> Curious has anyone ever tried the “just 9V battery” for operation?
> 
> de KG9H, Frank
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 PA Current

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

Try 1000 watts for one month.  Then  500 watts for the next month.  Don’t tell 
anyone. 

Unless you are trying to get that last country for your stats you won’t see any 
difference in your enjoyment and contact ratio.  How often do we turn our 
receivers, stereos, ovens, microwaves, irons, or even car engines up to their 
max just “because we can”?  Not trying to start a flame war here but to me it 
does make sense to give our equipment some breathing room? 

Yesterday while monitoring a group of guys around Michigan on 75 meters one of 
them dropped down from his KW to 12 watts and everyone was amazed he was still 
20 dB over S9.  They were over 100 miles apart too.

Many of my friends have over 300 countries or have worked all counties and have 
never used over 500 watts, mostly 100 watts.

Yes, it is good to experiment to find out why this is occurring, but after that 
give your amp some room to breathe.  I watch this list for education and 
haven’t ever seen a rating of how high the Elecraft 1500 watt amp is tested at, 
what is its actual max output and for how long.  I would guess that if it’s 
designed to handle 3000 watts then 1500 watts is conservative and this problem 
shouldn’t be happening.  If it is tested and burned in at 2000 watts then it is 
being pushed and heating might be a problem on some amps.  I have watched a few 
other comments on the Elecraft 100 watt amp and they have troubles getting an 
actual 100 watts out all the time too.  Rain, ice, and other factors change 
things too.  Isn’t this hobby fun?

Just a thought.

Dave K8WPE

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> On Mar 15, 2019, at 9:27 PM, K9MA  wrote:
> 
> Hi Gary,
> 
> I haven’t seen that problem unless the SWR was at least 1.4:1. However, it’s 
> possible you have hit just the wrong phase angle.  If your 1.2 SWR resulted 
> in a load impedance of 42 Ohms, the current could go up 20 percent. On the 
> other hand, 55 A into 50 Ohms sounds a bit high. Make sure the voltage isn’t 
> dropping more than a couple Volts.
> 
> 73,
> Scott K9MA 
> 
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>> On Mar 15, 2019, at 1:25 PM, Gary J Ferdinand  wrote:
>> 
>> I’m in the process of checking out my amp.  I have two dipoles (40 and 80).  
>> At resonance both show a 1.2:1 SWR with ATU totally bypassed.  With ATU on, 
>> it remains bypassed on 80, but shows only the ATU ON LED on 40.  In both 
>> cases the resultant SWR is 1.2:1.   SWR measurements are from the KPA1500 
>> display.
>> 
>> When I use the amp with my K3 and drive it up to 1500W, I am occasionally 
>> getting an excessive PA current fault at 63A.  From a cold start it’s 60A, 
>> but as it warms up in contest usage I find the power drops off, so I have to 
>> adjust the K3 to bring it back up to 1500W.  At that point the PA current 
>> goes over 60A.
>> 
>> Interestingly, into a dummy load the 1500W point shows a PA current of only 
>> 55A.  So the 1.2:1 SWR, be it via a bypassed ATU or using the ATU, is 
>> sufficient to raise the PA current eventually to excessive levels.
>> 
>> Suggestions?   I don’t want this to be flipping out during a contest.  I 
>> also don’t want to reduce power into what should be a totally acceptable 
>> load.
>> 
>> 73
>> 
>> Gary W2CS
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Service manual

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

I would very heartily agree.  I have the Cady manual for all my Elecraft (all 
the radios that he wrote a manual for) radios and they are a joy to use, not 
only for info on the specific radio but also the extra info that is helpful to 
any ham.  His trouble shooting lists for "when you can't make a contact" are 
invaluable for ANY radio, Elecraft or other.  Also his latest book about 
everything a ham radio operator needs to know is a joy to read and a great 
refresher to this guy who has been a ham since 1960. I will buy anything he 
writes in the future.  Check out his list on the Elecraft site or Lulu Books.  
(I am not related to Fred.  I just like his information and style of writing.)

Dave K8WPE

> On Feb 8, 2019, at 1:56 PM, David Christ  wrote:
> 
> The books by Fred Cady, KE7X  contain a lot of detailed information on the 
> circuits and how they operate that can be of use in servicing the rig.
> 
> 
> David K0LUM
> 
>> On Feb 8, 2019, at 11:48 AM, hawley, charles j jr  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> ...and I would think the Kit Assembly Manual would be a good read for the 
>> purpose.
>> 
>> Chuck Hawley
>> c-haw...@illinois.edu
>> 
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>> aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles
>> 
>> 
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[Elecraft] Headphone issue

[David Wilcox via Elecraft]

I have a K2 built by another ham and am getting used to it.  I I recently 
discovered that when I plug my headphones into the headphone jack on the front 
the speaker still is active as before.  The only way I can disable the speaker 
is to insert another plug into the speaker jack on the back. Is this the way 
this radio is supposed to operate or is there a wiring error somewhere?  I have 
looked through the K2 manual and find nothing about the headphone jack except 
that it is for plugging in the headphones.  
Thank you.
Dave K8WPE

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