Re: [Elecraft] STOP TRANSMITTING A MACRO

[Dennis Moore]

Tapping the REC button should stop sending.

73, Dennis NJ6G

On 2/3/2024 2:51 PM, mza...@gmail.com wrote:

Hello everyone,

Sometimes I hit the wrong macro.

How can I stop without waiting for the end of the transmission?

Thanks for your help

Marco IZ3ERM

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Re: [Elecraft] JS8call

[Dennis Moore]

Are your filter settings different between the two modes? It may only be 
showing what the filter is allowing through.


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 5/31/2023 09:53, David Haines wrote:
After years of success with FT8 here's a puzzle I've never solved: For 
FT8 when I set WSJT-X radio settings to Data/Pkt, the WSJT-X waterfall 
display seems useless, with all the signals concentrated at the center 
of the waterfall.
For that reason I always set WSJT-X to USB and get a useful 
waterfall.  Why does this happen and am I missing something?


david

KC1DNY
KX3  and now a brand new KX2.

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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 - can't change antennas on 6 meters

[Dennis Moore]

I'd still suspect the config settings, this test just showed that the 
KAT-500 is doing well mechanically. The tuner is getting a signal from 
the K3 telling it what band you're on so appears to be limiting your 
options based on that band. You can repeat the mode/ant test with the 
radio off, you should get the same results as with the control cables 
disconnected.


In the utility, Edit Configuration, Antenna tab, go through each of the 
band settings and enable whatever antennas should be available on that 
band. If you've already done that and it still isn't working right, I 
don't know where to go next.


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 3/21/2023 10:19, JK Hooper wrote:

Dennis

Thanks for the suggestion.  Good test.

It turns out that Yes, I can change antennas now on 50 MHz when I disconnect 
control cables.   H.

I reconnect the control cables, and the symptom of not being able to change to 
antennas other than antenna 3 on 50 MHz, returns.

So one conclusion: maybe not the KAT500 settings.

Hoop

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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 - can't change antennas on 6 meters

[Dennis Moore]

With power only, no control cables plugged in so it's essentially 
isolated from anything external, are you able to switch between modes 
and antennas?


Dennis NJ6G

On 3/21/2023 09:43, JK Hooper via Elecraft wrote:

Hi all,

Despite my making what-I-think are appropriate changes in the KAT500 utility 
(MacOS version), I am not able to switch antennas for 6 meters (50 MHz).   
KAT500 always stays on Antenna 3.

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft AX-1 Whip Antenna

[Dennis Moore]

I set mine up on a camera tripod on my patio and worked Japan on 17m FT8 
with 2 watts on my KX3. It certainly does work.


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 9/19/2022 10:33, Ron Gruner wrote:

I've been impressed by how well my little AX-1 whip antenna performs on 20
meters. Here's a photo of the rig: https://gruner.com/k4rhg/andover_ma.png
and the propagation map: https://gruner.com/k4rhg/wspr_2watts_sep16_2022.png



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Re: [Elecraft] A hat was saved (totally apropos of nothing)

[Dennis Moore]

I've run mine through the dishwasher without issue. I can clean 
six-eight hats at a time. Not with the dirty dishes!


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 3/27/2022 18:07, Rich WC3T wrote:

My wife in cleaning a junk bin this weekend found a “...filthy, dirty hat.  Can 
I throw it out?”  She brandished my Elecraft hat.

I screamed.  “I’ve been looking for that hat for months!!!  You may NOT throw 
it out and if you do I’ll buy two more to replace it!”She gave me a long 
suffering glance and relinquished it.  It’s now safely in my part of the 
closet.I thought I was going insane because I couldn’t find it.

72,
Rich Hurd / WC3T / DMR: 3142737
Grid: FN20is

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Re: [Elecraft] Best Portable Wire

[Dennis Moore]

Very similar to kite string winders available on Amazon.

73, Dennis NJ6G

On 12/20/2021 09:28, Walter Underwood wrote:

I was using the Coghlan’s laundy reels, but it took a long time to wind up the 
wire, they would bind (not smooth turning), and would pop open when dropped.

Now I use the Midi Winders from SOTAbeams. Wind the wire on in a figue-8, no 
kinks and quck to get on and off. SOTAbeams makes three sizes. The Midi Winders 
are the same length as my KX3.

https://www.sotabeams.co.uk/midi-winders/

wunder
K6WRU

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Re: [Elecraft] The next generation KAT500

[Dennis Moore]

I could see the usefulness of this in initial 
design/installation/adjustment of the physical components, but once your 
antennas are static what would be the point, except to monitor if 
something is starting to go amiss?


Dennis NJ6G

On 7/1/2021 10:09, Al Lorona wrote:

The recent thread on small and inexpensive vector network analyzers made me 
wonder if and when someone will make either a manual or automatic antenna tuner 
with something like one of those VNAs used as a front panel display. With the 
VNA in Smith Chart format, how cool would it be to tune the tuner and watch the 
antenna impedance move toward the center of the Smith Chart? The calibration 
coefficients of the VNA could be set at the factory and stored in EEPROM since 
they wouldn't change much over the life of the tuner other than some 
temperature and aging effects (but even the cal vs. temperature could be 
pre-measured at the factory).

To my knowledge all commercially available tuners simply display the measured 
SWR as a single number; providing a Smith Chart (or rectangular graph if you 
wish) swept over frequency would be a quantum leap in the information presented 
to the user.

Maybe if and when Elecraft decides to design the next generation of the KAT500, 
or maybe this has already been done and I don't know it?

Al  W6LX/4

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Re: [Elecraft] HOA Crap

[Dennis Moore]

I mostly agree with this. However, how would that compare to me packing 
up my own station, driving from California to Delaware, setting up on 
the beach so I could work a bunch of EU stations, then packing up and 
going home, claiming those DX on my DXCC?


We all know that we can make a permanent move from one state to another 
and we don't have to start DXCC all over again. There's obviously no 
minimum length of time I have to remain at that new QTH, so it could be 
an hour or 40 years.


Is the objection to the use of the internet to connect to that remote 
station?


Dennis NJ6G

On 6/29/2021 15:00, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:

However,
"shopping" rental stations for the best propagation to work some DX
station is simply immoral.  ARRL should modify DXCC (and contest) rules
to limit the use of "remotely controlled stations" to *one station*,
with all transmitters, receivers and antennas within a 500 foot circle
of which the licensee is the sole owner of the station. 

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Re: [Elecraft] FAA-Approved Antenna authorized by HOA

[Dennis Moore]

True, but they don't license amateur radio activities. Two years down 
the road when the HOA turns into a bunch of asshats they'll ask for a 
copy of the FAA (not FCC) license, which obviously can't be produced, 
and they'll revoke the permission. Just better to CYA and have the 
papers in order.


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 6/28/2021 15:33, eda...@aya.yale.edu wrote:


I believe the FAA does need to approve the structure and lighting on 
antennas higher than 200’ AGL.  Or some such rule, depending on how 
close the structure is to an airport.


So Jerry’s must be a vertical dipole for 160M.  I’m impressed.

Ted, KN1CBR


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Re: [Elecraft] HOA Crap

[Dennis Moore]

FAA-licensed? I'd request a new letter with FCC-licensed.

Dennis NJ6G

On 6/28/2021 12:27, jerry wrote:

All,

  Just had to share this snippet from a recent letter I received from 
my HOA:


"Dear Homeowner:

  Your architectural plans, to install a vertical antenna for
Amateur Radio, approx 25 feet tall, mounted on existing pool solar 
heating array, on a hill behind the house.  Used for FAA-licensed 
amateur radio activities.  This antenna predates the formation of the 
HOA [...].   Your plans have been approved"


   The secret?  The Board has the power to approve pretty much 
anything, regardless of the CC  And I'm on the Board.  I'm also on 
the architecture commmittee.


  When I moved here in 2011, there was no HOA.  But it was in the 
deed.  When the HOA was formed, I ran for the Board, got elected ( not 
much competition ), and made d*mn sure I was on the architecture 
committee.


 - Jerry KF6VB 

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[Elecraft] AX1 Performance Report

[Dennis Moore]

Tested out my KX3 portable setup out in the back field today, KX3 to the 
AX1 through a 25' RG-58 coax, set up on the tripod mount with the 
included counterpoise laying on the ground. I was running FT8 using only 
2 watts and had several nice 17m contacts into Japan, plus TX and IN. I 
worked a different op in IN on 20m who signed with 1w40zepp.


Central valley of California, butted up against the eastern foothills.

Thanks to Elecraft for the fine products.

73, Dennis NJ6G

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Re: [Elecraft] KAT-500 Unreliable Tuning

[Dennis Moore]

I checked inside my tuner, I only have one green wire instead of two. 
Serial #2120.


I also have the issue of erratic tuning when applying power, adding an 
additional common mode choke helped calm things down.


Dennis NJ6G

On 3/8/2021 09:07, Rajiv Dewan wrote:

I had a similar issue with my KAT500.  I opened it up and the problem was obvious: 
there are two green 12g wire bridges that cross. (You can see them in this image: 
(kat500_inside_500_5...@2x.jpg  
.
 You can see one end of the longer green wire near the big red toroid.) There had 
been arcing between them.  My guess is that they arced at higher power levels. I 
replaced them with slightly longer wires and bent them to create more clearance.  
That solved my problem.

I recommend taking taking the cover off and taking a look.  The problem may be 
obvious as it was for me.

Raj, N2RD

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Re: [Elecraft] Signals wild...signals caged

[Dennis Moore]

Your missive is more timely than you could imagine.

I can call CQ on FT8 or SSB, not on CW. Sure, my K3 will send a perfect 
CQ via macro, indistinguishable from any other K3 sending a programmed 
CQ except the callsign. Problem is when someone comes back to me, if the 
decoder isn't working perfectly then I can't understand what's being 
said. That's definitely on me, and I acknowledge that.


I'm at 177 DX entities on CW, all through the K3 and either in contests 
or Dxpeditions. In both cases I know who I'm calling, I know when they 
come back with my call and signal report, and I know which KPod or N1MM 
buttons to push to complete the exchange. Conversation? Not if my life 
depended on it.


I'm over 120 countries on FT8/FT4 since Jan 1st and the pickings are 
getting slim. One JA or PY station is just like the other after a few 
thousand. With few Dxpeditions on the horizon and CW contests really not 
my cup of tea, yesterday I reached for the CW materials and plugged the 
key back in. It's time to do this on my own.


Whoever runs across me calling CQ on CW will have heard a rare bird indeed.

73, Dennis NJ6G

On 1/28/2021 10:11, Wayne Burdick wrote:

If randomly occurring CW signals on our bands are creatures of the wild, 
then...are FT8 stations the occupants of an urban zoo? Don't get me wrong: It's 
a pleasant place, with free tram rides, open 24 hours a day. The diversity of 
species is unprecedented.

But imagine, on a given day, that you've sampled the zoo's exotic offerings, 
memorized the brochure, bought the t-shirt, and partaken of the sumptuous snack 
bar. What next?

Take a walk on the wild side.

Yank the cord and jump off the tram at an unmarked stop. Hop the fence. Work 
your way down the unpaved trail from the upper mesa to the open savannah, then 
sit on the ten-foot wall and dangle your feet over the edge.

Welcome to the ecosystem of beings who are free to roam. They may be 
camouflaged, blending into the background. And if you listen carefully, you'll 
hear a hundred variations on their timeless song...CQ.

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Re: [Elecraft] Shack Equipment Storage

[Dennis Moore]

I think what's getting overlooked in many of the replies is the effect 
of the repeated expansion/contraction cycles of daily operation on the 
equipment. I'm not discounting the comments about moisture, but this is 
how we get socketed components slowly working their way out. You might 
want to open things up occasionally and make sure things are still 
seated, cables still fully connected etc. This will happen much more 
frequently in cold winters than in warm summers.


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 1/27/2021 07:18, Joseph Shuman via Elecraft wrote:

There is a difference between stupidity and ignorance.  I claim ignorance.

My shack is a room in a barn attic space, separate from the house, no HVAC so 
cooling is one window and heating is a space heater (when I am working the 
waves).  Otherwise storage is ambient temp in the room.  Winter temps typically 
down to low 20s, summer up to 90s.  Sunny summer temp in the shack gets up to 
120.  My concerns are leaving the KX2 (#3007) and KXPA100 (#2802) in the shack 
and the effects of daily cycling the temp, especially in winter.  My “internet 
research” (maybe an oxymoron?) has such varied opinions it is worthless.  What 
say you, my fellow Elecraft faithful?

Keeping Watch-
shu
Joe Shuman, NZ8P

Unless someone like you
cares a whole awful lot,
nothing is going to get better.
It’s not.-Dr. Seuss

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Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

[Dennis Moore]

Hear, hear.

73, Dennis NJ6G

On 1/18/2021 06:10, Steve Hall wrote:

During my hamming of over 50 years, the FCC has never felt it necessary to
threaten hams not to break the law, that is not until we have this new
administration coming into control.  My concern is what they will define in
the future as criminal acts.
73,
Steve
WM6P

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Re: [Elecraft] Carrier

[Dennis Moore]

It's still S5-S7 here in NCAL, peaking at around 320 degrees. Rapid QSB.

Dennis NJ6G

On 11/21/2019 06:51, Glenn Haffly wrote:

Anyone else hearing a carrier on 7.025 Mc?
 From this Colorado QTH it has been a steady key down carrier going
on 4 straight hours. I hope someone did not collapse on their key.

Glenn K5ZE
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 glitch

[Dennis Moore]

I ran into this exact issue caused by cable connections, specifically 
the Y-cable that didn't allow the connector screws to join the cables. 
Getting the Y-box from N6TV solved the loose cable problem.


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 10/30/2019 13:26, Jack Brindle via Elecraft wrote:

Jim;

Check the AUXIO cable to make sure it connects to the K3S and the KPA500 (or 
KAT500) properly. This sounds like the Band1 signal may not be making proper 
contact.

The KPA500 watches the K3S’s Band signals for its band selection when RADIO is 
set to K3. If doesn’t see the combination for a band, then it will select the 
wrong band.
It is possible that the K3 is outputting transverter band info, but since it 
changes with HF band, it doesn’t seem likely. The cable issue seems most likely 
at present. You might
remove the connectors and make sure no pins are bent and that the pins are 
making proper contact.

73!
Jack, W6FB

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Re: [Elecraft] Sudden K3 failure

[Dennis Moore]

Any chance you accidentally switched antennas on 40m?

Dennis NJ6G

On 7/26/2019 13:21, Mpridesti via Elecraft wrote:

Although I was able get the TX running again by merely doing a small twist to 
all the TMP connectors that were reachable with top cover removed and behind 
the front panel, unable to bring back the receiver front end on 40 m. I hear 
noise and very weak signals but nothing like the normal band noise and a hot 
receiver previously.

Now wondering if another part of the radio (tmp connectors) needs a small twist 
to break up oxidation. Not clear as to why just one band is affected. Any 
thoughts from this great resource?

Regards,

Mark, K1RX

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Re: [Elecraft] The ERR 12V Message Question

[Dennis Moore]

That issue went away for me when I switched to a shorter heavier power 
cord. How long/what gauge is your present power cable?


Running 10 watts shouldn't present a problem, not much current draw so 
not much loss in the cable/connector.


Dennis NJ6G

On 7/2/2019 18:07, Joseph M. Durnal wrote:

I'm not sure if I am experiencing the KPA3 power connector issue or
not.  I've gotten the ERR 12V message twice today.  Powering the K3
off and on again will clear the message, but it came back, but cleared
again after a power cycle.

And, as I type this while transmitting some FT8 in the background, it
gave me the error message again.  The full Elecraft K3  KPA3 Power
Connector Replacement  procedure looks like something I won't have
time to do until next month, is there a quick bandaid I an try until
then?  Also, is it safe to use the K3 at 10 watts until I get it
fixed?

Thanks & 73 de Joseph M. Durnal - NE3R


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Re: [Elecraft] New Bands

[Dennis Moore]

SDR, should just be a modification to the firmware.

Dennis NJ6G

On 6/27/2019 13:44, David Gilbert wrote:
A friend just advised me of a new FCC Petition for Rule Making that 
requests the creation of a new amateur band for 8m somewhere between 
40 and 41 MHz.


https://ecfsapi.fcc.gov/file/105260090923685/8%20meter%20PRM.pdf

I doubt it gets any traction, but it makes me curious if any mods 
(software or hardware) would be practical to allow the K3 or K3s or K4 
to cover that range.  I suspect the upper low pass band filter would 
preclude that possibility.


73,
Dave  AB7E

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Re: [Elecraft] new dead K3s still not fixed

[Dennis Moore]

Obsolete? Since when?

Dennis NJ6G

On 6/19/2019 15:27, wes_n...@triconet.org wrote:

supporting obsolete radios.

Wes  N7WS

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Re: [Elecraft] Hara Arena Hit by Tornado

[Dennis Moore]

I used to live up there. You couldn't drag me back.

Radio related, I am happily listening to FT8 signals on my K3 while 
typing this.


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 5/28/2019 16:25, Phil Hystad via Elecraft wrote:

The “Dayton” Hamvention should be moved to the Seattle area — no air 
conditioning required.  Hold it in Key Arena (or, whatever it will be called by 
then per whoever owns naming rights).  Key Arena is part of Seattle Center 
where Space Needle is located as well as the almost 60 year old monorail and 
the bizarre architecture of Paul Allen’s  MoPoP (Museum of Popular Culture).

73, phil

P.S.  If it were in Seattle, I would attend.

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Re: [Elecraft] K4 and mouse control

[Dennis Moore]

The print brochure says it has touch and mouse control.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By2uGZYPIGekd3hwYV9WU21KaTBqb2NtWl9kRnpDaDdyM0k0/view

Dennis NJ6G

On 5/21/2019 15:07, Ed Schuller via Elecraft wrote:

I have looked over the information from Elecraft on the K4, and unless I missed 
this, it does not appear that you will be able to plug a mouse into the radio 
and click on a signal on the screen to move the VFO. Am I correct in this 
assumption or is there in fact a provision for a mouse?

73,
Ed K6CTA

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Re: [Elecraft] K4, Spouse, Retirement, Burning Fascination

[Dennis Moore]

One of the first things I did was count the buttons. About equal to the 
K3, therefore I don't need one :-)


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 5/17/2019 19:08, Leroy Buller wrote:

I had to plant the seed of buying one with my Spouse and she wanted to see
how it looked.  I showed her the picture and said, "lots of buttons."  

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Re: [Elecraft] [mldxcc] KE7X, Fred Cady, silent key

[Dennis Moore]

What a sad loss to the Elecraft and amateur radio community.  My 
condolences to his friends and family.


Dennis NJ6G

On 5/17/2019 14:07, Rick WA6NHC wrote:



*From:* Todd Gahagan mailto:wa7...@gmail.com>>
*Date:* May 17, 2019 at 1:31:33 PM PDT
*To:* Elecraft Elecraft List >

*Subject:* *[Elecraft] KE7X, Fred Cady, silent key*

I am very saddened to report the death  of my long time friend 
Frederick Cady, KE7X.  Many of you know Fred from his series of 
excellent manuals written for Elecraft products.  Fred passed away 
yesterday evening from heart failure.   He is survived by this wife 
Katie and daughter Elizabeth.


Todd, WA7U



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Re: [Elecraft] K4

[Dennis Moore]

It's not a K4.

73, Dennis NJ6G

On 5/16/2019 14:10, Wes wrote:

What's the matter with the '890?

Wes  N7WS

On 5/16/2019 1:56 PM, Carl Jón Denbow wrote:
I think my TS-890s and/or my Flex 6600M just went on the auction 
block.  73 de Carl

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K4?

[Dennis Moore]

It was there for a while.

73, Dennis NJ6G

On 5/16/2019 11:57, Kevin Cozens wrote:

On 2019-05-16 1:56 p.m., Frank Krozel wrote:

It IS on the Elecraft site


Um... no it isn't. Not at the URL provided. That link has a 404 image 
on it.



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Re: [Elecraft] PS Comparison: Powerwerz SS-30DV vs. MFJ-4230MVP

[Dennis Moore]

I have the Powerwerx, relegated to the closet. One year after I got it 
the fan became very loud to the point of being obnoxious. Easy enough to 
replace but unfortunately it isn't available anywhere. BTW, I didn't get 
this one from Elecraft.


Now a nice quiet Astron RS-50M.

73, Dennis NJ6G

On 3/13/2019 10:08, krug261--- via Elecraft wrote:

Greetings all,
I am in the market for a compact power supply. The fact that Elecraft 
suggests/sells a third-party unit (SS-30DV) provides an automatic sense of 
comfort. However, always trying to complicate life I was also looking at the 
MFJ-4230MVP. Same dimensions, weight, power connections. I do like the variable 
voltage control on the MFJ. Not sure why I would need it, but seems useful.
I doubt if anyone has BOTH units, but even your impressions of either of them 
would be very helpful.
Thanks and 73, Bob KA2TQVKX3 #9842

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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Astron linear PS regulation issues

[Dennis Moore]

I picked up a RS-50 from a SK estate, it had a terrible hum. Took the 
cover off and tightened all the hardware, hum went away.


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 2/26/2019 09:17, Ron Genovesi wrote:

Astron used to make s great supply. I have the same problem with RS-35M less 
then a year old.
Worked fine for 8 or 9 months then developed a bad hum or buzz. I got tired of 
listening to it and pulled out a 35 Amp switching supply. Haven’t had the time 
to pull it apart yet.

  Ron Genovesi
N3ETA

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Re: [Elecraft] New DSP features?

[Dennis Moore]

Not really DSP, but firmware related. I would like to see a CW Tuning 
Indicator on the SVGA monitor attached to my P3. I use a KPOD and 
keyboard macros when I S in contests, and the rig is off to my side 
where I have to turn my head to see the CWT indicator. The SVGA monitor 
is in front of me. I don't know if the refresh rate is fast enough, but 
I'd give up a bit of real estate in the waterfall for this feature.


If it's already available and I haven't found it yet in the settings, my 
bad.


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 1/10/2019 19:20, Wayne Burdick wrote:

Hi all,

The K3/K3S and KX2/KX3 are SDRs, by definition, because they provide 
demodulation and modulation features via a DSP chip that is programmable.



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Re: [Elecraft] Running KPA500 on generators.

[Dennis Moore]

Quite a few DXpeditions have run in the past few years with KPA500s and 
Honda generators. I think you'll be fine.


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 2/6/2019 07:53, Neil Ramhorst wrote:

  I’m gearing up for grid squares this summer. I’m thinking of purchasing a
KPA 500 amplifier. Does anyone have experience running one of them on the
dual configuration of Honda EU 2000 generator‘s?
Neil

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Re: [Elecraft] Ideas for an FT8 Radio

[Dennis Moore]

That explains the complete and utter failure of the K1 and KX1 to gain 
any popularity.


73, Dennis NJ6G
Happy New Year!


On 12/30/2018 17:56, Devin Butterfield wrote:

I also agree that a one-mode radio wouldn’t be of interest for very long.
—
Regards, Devin / K6DRS

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 AC power

[Dennis Moore]

Mine's plugged into 110. Someone could probably copy cw from the 
flickering lights in my shack.


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 12/12/2018 16:13, Tom Berry wrote:

Is there any advantage to use 220 V over 110 V on the KPA500?

Is it worth having an electrician come to the house and install a 220 
V outlet for it?



Thanks

Tom AA4VV

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Re: [Elecraft] AX-1/K-2/K-1

[Dennis Moore]

I posted about this on 10/22. Here's what I wrote:

Here are a couple of observations on using the AX1 on the K2/10 with 
internal tuner. First off, I know that this is promoted for the KX2/KX3 
and similar radios, the AX1 page doesn't list the K2 as a compatible 
product and probably doesn't get much use in /PM.


With the K2 sitting flat, the AXB1 Whip Bipod legs aren't quite long 
enough to be effective. They do touch the table with maybe 1/2" of space 
between the legs. If you're using the K2 on an uneven surface they may 
not provide any support at all. I think another 1/4" - 1/2" of length 
would solve that. With the bail extended and the front of the K2 
elevated the legs work fine but of course the antenna is no longer 
perfectly vertical


K2 internal tuner tests were performed with the whip fully extended and 
the supplied radial wire laid out to its full length and tightened under 
the ground post as well as it could be. The pre-installed lug does not 
fit around the ground post. Switch position was appropriate for each 
band tested. On 20m the internal tuner found a good match wherever I was 
in the band. That is to be expected as the antenna was designed for 20m 
with no tuner. On 17m the best match I could get was 3.3:1, and on 15m I 
got a 1.1:1 match pretty much throughout the band.


I don't know what caused the issue on 17m since it worked fine on 20 and 
15. On my KX3 the AX1 tuned up fine on all three bands so I don't 
suspect an issue with the antenna, it must be the K2 tuner although it 
tunes other antennas well on 17m. I'll do some more playing around and 
if I get different results I'll post them.


73, Dennis NJ6G


On 11/19/2018 15:46, Bill Robbins wrote:
I have yet to see comments here regarding the use of the AX-1 with the 
K2 or K1.


Any experiences or thoughts.

Bill
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2/KX3 DC Charging

[Dennis Moore]

Thanks Scott. Makes sense.

Dennis NJ6G


On 11/16/2018 10:47, K9MA wrote:

Hi Dennis,

You're missing the charge controller. Li-Ion batteries are very fussy 
about the way they are charged. While it would be more efficient to 
run the charger directly on 12 Volts, such a charger for the Elecraft 
batteries is not available, as far as I know. Even if it were, it 
would probably cost more than the inverter. The inverter, of course, 
also has other uses.


Elecraft also makes it very clear that their batteries shouldn't be 
charged with any other charger, and there are good reasons for that.


73,
Scott K9MA


On 11/16/2018 12:15, Dennis Moore wrote:
So you're taking your 12v source (let's say it's 13.8v), adding an 
inverter to make 120v, then plugging in a charger to bring it back 
down to 13.8v.


I'm fairly new to the KX3 game, but it seems like I must be missing 
something here.


73, Dennis NJ6G 


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Re: [Elecraft] KX2/KX3 DC Charging

[Dennis Moore]

So you're taking your 12v source (let's say it's 13.8v), adding an 
inverter to make 120v, then plugging in a charger to bring it back down 
to 13.8v.


I'm fairly new to the KX3 game, but it seems like I must be missing 
something here.


73, Dennis NJ6G


On 11/16/2018 09:58, K9MA wrote:
One solution to charging the Li-Ion batteries from a 12 V DC source is 
to use a small inverter. One I've found which works well is the Samlex 
PST-120-12. It's a small "pure sine wave" inverter, rated 120 W, 
costing about $120. It seems to work just fine with the KXBC2 charger, 
and should work just as well with the KXBC3. I would use only a "pure 
sine wave" inverter, as the square wave from a "modified sine wave" 
inverter is likely to cause the charger to malfunction.


Needless to say, I have no connection with the vendor, other than as a 
customer. I've had good luck with other Samlex products.


73,

Scott K9MA



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Re: [Elecraft] Subject Re: Just a thought...

[Dennis Moore]

You win.

73, Dennis NJ6G


On 11/15/2018 16:33, James Bennett via Elecraft wrote:

How about extra bonus points based on age?:-)


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - TX EQ settings not remembered.

[Dennis Moore]

How are you turning off the K3? I seem to recall that some settings 
aren't saved if you turn it off by removing power.


Dennis NJ6G


On 11/2/2018 10:31, Gary Smith wrote:

I seem to have an issue with the K3 memory
settings for the microphone.


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[Elecraft] AX1 on the K2

[Dennis Moore]

Here are a couple of observations on using the AX1 on the K2/10 with 
internal tuner. First off, I know that this is promoted for the KX2/KX3 
and similar radios, the AX1 page doesn't list the K2 as a compatible 
product and probably doesn't get much use in /PM.


With the K2 sitting flat, the AXB1 Whip Bipod legs aren't quite long 
enough to be effective. They do touch the table with maybe 1/2" of space 
between the legs. If you're using the K2 on an uneven surface they may 
not provide any support at all. I think another 1/4" - 1/2" of length 
would solve that. With the bail extended and the front of the K2 
elevated the legs work fine but of course the antenna is no longer 
perfectly vertical


K2 internal tuner tests were performed with the whip fully extended and 
the supplied radial wire laid out to its full length and tightened under 
the ground post as well as it could be. The pre-installed lug does not 
fit around the ground post. Switch position was appropriate for each 
band tested. On 20m the internal tuner found a good match wherever I was 
in the band. That is to be expected as the antenna was designed for 20m 
with no tuner. On 17m the best match I could get was 3.3:1, and on 15m I 
got a 1.1:1 match pretty much throughout the band.


I don't know what caused the issue on 17m since it worked fine on 20 and 
15. On my KX3 the AX1 tuned up fine on all three bands so I don't 
suspect an issue with the antenna, it must be the K2 tuner although it 
tunes other antennas well on 17m. I'll do some more playing around and 
if I get different results I'll post them.


73, Dennis NJ6G
"Bill Murray"
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Clicks & Pops

[Dennis Moore]

I rarely hear anything from my KPA500-F. Serious question, I wonder if 
those with the kit experience more noise than those with factory 
assembled units?


Dennis NJ6G


On 10/14/2018 19:52, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
What is the recommended solution to stopping the clicks and pops from 
the KPA500 as the amp heats during transmission and cools during 
receive?  I've seen one that suggested replacing the screws in the Z 
bracket with 4-40 x 1/4".    Any traction to this?


The amp performs absolutely fantastic.  The clicks and pops are more 
annoying when working high duty cycle modes.


Thanks in advance.

73

Bob, K4TAX

KPA500 s/n 3519 


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Re: [Elecraft] VOX tripping each receive cycle on FT8

[Dennis Moore]

Is MAIN: MIC SEL set to LINE IN, and MAIN: MIC+LIN set to OFF?

Dennis NJ6G


On 10/11/2018 14:50, Paul Taenzer wrote:

I'm having a peculiar problem that I wonder if others have had and resolved.

I'm using a K3 and SignaLink USB interface and WSJT software running FT8
with the current version of WSJT-X.

The issue is that the VOX triggers momentarily at the beginning of each
receive cycle.

I'd be grateful for any ideas of what is causing this.

I've been running FT8 for over a year without this issue occurring.

TNX

Paul VA3LX


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Re: [Elecraft] K-pod CTS to match VFO

[Dennis Moore]

It sounds like Wayne understands perfectly. Increasing the CTS count 
from the K-Pod adds more data load on the RJ45 port, and there may be a 
question as to whether the port can handle that increase.


73, Dennis NJ6G


On 10/8/2018 09:05, Art Suberbielle wrote:

Wayne,

In reading your reply I think perhaps you are misunderstanding exactly what
we are hjoping to see in new software for the K-Pod.

We want the K-Pod to use the same CTS as the VFO A. E.G. 200 CTS on VFO A
and 200 CTS on K-Pod. At present, the K-Pod turns at 50% of what is set on
VFO A.

Hopefully this won't require a lot of code to accomplish.

Thanks.

Art KZ5D


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Re: [Elecraft] DX World Transceiver survey

[Dennis Moore]

Correct. I answered Elecraft because they're the only radio I've known 
since I got my license. Somebody might answer Baofeng for the same reason.


73, Dennis NJ6G


On 8/15/2018 09:11, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
And it does not consider the volume or number of units sold either. 
Rather poor constructed survey, in my opinion.  More like a high 
school popularity contest.


73

Bob, K4TAX 


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 No power out

[Dennis Moore]

"No power to tune anything." Does this mean you've only tried to tune, 
and haven't tried actually transmitting cw or phone? If so, and I don't 
know how it would have changed, have you checked the Menu-Config-TUN PWR 
to see what it is set to? If it is set to .1 it will show 0.0


73, Dennis NJ6G


On 8/14/2018 17:19, Don Roberts via Elecraft wrote:

I have enjoyed the wisdom of this group and have learned so much but now it is 
my time to ask for help. My K3 is showing no power out. I have the K line. The 
relay clicks when going from 11 to 12 watts. I can set the power up to 110, but 
when I hit tune I get zere watts shown and verified by my watt meters. Makes no 
difference of mode, band, dummy load, resonant ant, or multiband hex beam, 80 
meter horizontal loop, or 40 meter vertical. There is no output to tune 
anything.
My last contacts showed no problems. Worked 10 meter cw, 20 and 6 meter ssb ok 
just two days ago.  It seems to be receiving fine. The P3 display is normal, 
the KAT 500 and KPA 500 change bands with the K3 as they normally do. I have 
rebooted the K3 several times and have killed the master AC power to everything 
only to bring it up to the same thing. The ALC, compression, mic gain all 
register correct, where I always run them. I have checked to make sure the Test 
button has not been ingaged. Press XMIT and all I get is 0 W.  I am sure I have 
forgotten something simple. Would appreciate any help.  Thanks
73, Don W4CBS


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Re: [Elecraft] Decoding the Serial Output from a KX3

[Dennis Moore]

It sounds like N6TV's new Serial Box can provide this interfacing. 
https://www.kkn.net/~n6tv/S-BOX/


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 7/30/2018 06:21, ANDY DURBIN wrote:

KX3 has the option to output aux bus on ACC2 "TRN CTRL (output; XV-series 
transverter control using Elecraft auxBus prototcol)".  Why wouldn't you connect 
this directly to the aux bus input pin of the KPA500.  Isn't that what it is for?

Not discouraging Arduino projects though as I am going something similar to 
integrate my TS-590 with KPA500 and KAT500.


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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 antenna selection

[Dennis Moore]

Manual/Automatic is not used for overriding antenna selection, it turns 
on or off the automatic initiation of a tune cycle when high SWR is 
detected for the antenna that is currently selected. Many users will 
tune each of their antennas on separate bands using automatic then 
switch it to manual so that it doesn't attempt to retune that antenna 
again.


73, Dennis NJ6G


On 7/3/2018 08:52, ANDY DURBIN wrote:

I have a new KAT500 and am learning how to use it.  I have set up the antenna 
switching table in the expectation that the table will be followed when I'm in 
Automatic mode.  However, I find that the antenna switching table is also in 
effect when I'm in Manual mode.  I cannot manually select the antenna I wish to 
connect because my Manual selection is overridden by the table selection 
appropriate for the last transmitted frequency.


Why doesn't Manual mode give me full manual control?  Why can't I select the 
antenna I want to receive on without transmitting first?  Am I doing something 
wrong or is this an intentional limitation of the firmware design.


Thanks and 73,

Andy k3wyc
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Re: [Elecraft] An OCD thought about the KAT500

[Dennis Moore]

Bingo.

Dennis NJ6G


On 6/27/2018 17:17, Nr4c wrote:

I think it allows better air flow when stacked on the KPA500.

Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill


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Re: [Elecraft] Nice 6 m opening right now

[Dennis Moore]

Thanks Wayne. My farthest contact on 6m, also with W5ZF. KAT500 worked 
FB on a 130' doublet.


73, Dennis NJ6G


On 6/7/2018 15:25, Wayne Burdick wrote:

...Including SSB activity on 50.125...just had a cross-mode contact with W5ZF. 
Lots of new beacons heard.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


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Re: [Elecraft] n00b Amp question

[Dennis Moore]

An amplifier boosts your radio's output power to the maximum power of 
the amp. A 100 watt amplifier will put out a maximum of 100 watts (or 
thereabouts). It does not add 100 watts to whatever your radio is 
putting out.


73, Dennis NJ6G


On 5/23/2018 12:07, richard kappler wrote:

Does a 100w amp ADD to your radio's output, or push it to 100w?

Asked another way, if I have a 100w radio set to full power, does a 100w
amp make output 200w, or does it stay at 100w?



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Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod questions

[Dennis Moore]

Adding on to what Rick said about the K3 being able to supply power, my 
K3 does not have the mod so I use an additional USB cable to a powered 
USB hub to power the K-pod.


73, Dennis NJ6G


On 5/11/2018 15:53, Rick Tavan wrote:

It's a cool product, Fred. Answers below:

/Rick N6XI


Rick Tavan
Truckee, CA

On Fri, May 11, 2018 at 2:51 PM, Fred Jensen  wrote:


Thinking of replacing my Pigknob [which doesn't work when I'm running
remote] with a KPod.  Couple of questions:

1.  If I'm reading the product description correctly the only connection
between the K3 and KPod is a cable to the RJ-45 jack on the bottom edge of
the Front Panel under the RIT/XIT?


Correct, if your K3 is appropriately configured. IIRC, there is a necessary
mod to provide adequate power that isn't in all earlier K3's. I run my
K*Pod with a single cable. N.B. It's a "special" cable with no connection
between the Pins 1, not a standard 6-conductor RJ45 cable.




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Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 -- FT8

[Dennis Moore]

I use my K2-10 on digital modes. Haven't tried it with FT8 but it's fine 
with JT65, WSPR, RTTY. I installed the N0SS fixed audio output mod 
(http://www.farcircuits.net/w3fpr_K2%20audio%20Fix.pdf), didn't have the 
circuit board so used solderable perfboard.


73, Dennis NJ6G


On 4/1/2018 23:46, Hans Bonnesen wrote:

My K2/100 ( double enclosure ) is equipped w/ KUSB cable.
How are the chances of going on FT8 with this equipment connected to a Mac Book 
Pro

Any advice will be appreciated
Txs

OZ5RB, Hans


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Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA and 20 inch Display

[Dennis Moore]

TX Monitor does not appear on the external monitor. If I really need to 
look at it I check the P3, otherwise I'm always checking the external 
monitor. It's worth it even without the TX monitor display.


73, Dennis NJ6G


On 3/29/2018 16:31, Phil Hystad wrote:

I am considering finally getting the P3SVGA option for my P3.  I do have a 20 
inch HDMI display supporting a variety of resolutions.  I plan to use with an 
SVGA to HDMI conversion cable.

So, I am wondering how the P3 TX Monitor display shows up on the SVGA display.  
I assume either not at all or just like it does on my P3 window.  Or, maybe 
different.  For example, I use my P3 in the display mode that has the bar 
graphs showing PEP and SWR.  Are these supported on the SVGA controlled display?

It would be nice if there were some color images of the SVGA display showing 
actual signals that include the TX Monitor display information as well as TX 
and RX data decoding windows on the display.  Do any of those exist?

Thanks,

73, phil, K7PEH


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Deliver Update

[Dennis Moore]

There is a date at the top of the page, March 15th. So I would preface 
the "Due to very large rush..." with "As of March 15th, ..)


73, Dennis NJ6G


On 3/15/2018 12:59, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote:

  It doesn't look updated to me, though. It might also be good if
statements like "Due to very large rush of orders we received on 8/24,
we expect to continue shipping those orders over the next 2-3 weeks."
could be accompanied by the date on which they were posted... it seems
like that was the status about a month ago :/ I wonder if the update
didn't get pushed, or maybe there's caching somewhere. It's not in my
browser.

73,

 ~iain / N6ML


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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] A momentary BAT LOW warning

[Dennis Moore]

I've been having a similar BAT LOW issue only in digital modes when 
running more than 80w out. This past weekend I picked up some 45A APP 
connectors and 8 ga wire, made a new 5' power cable and all is well. 100 
watts with no issue.


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 3/4/2018 08:03, Barry wrote:

In transmit, the voltage was dropping from 13.3 to about 11 at the radio.
The ground wire side of the power cable had worked loose within its terminal
lug at the power supply, causing excess drop.  Reattached and now the drop
is just a few tenths of a volt.  Problem solved.

Barry W2UP


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 and FT8

[Dennis Moore]

No, 1500 watts on FT8 is not normal.

73, Dennis NJ6G


On 3/3/2018 06:40, Carl Yaffey wrote:

Tried full power on 20M FT8 this morning in order to work weak Russian. Temp 
gets as high as 75C. Loud fan kicks in. Hope this is normal.

Carl Yaffey  K8NU


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 And WSJT-X FT8 Timing

[Dennis Moore]

How are you keying the K3, VOX or PTT?

It's not clear from the email, are the K3 and KX3  on separate computers 
on just different sound cards in the same computer?


73, Dennis NJ6G


On 2/22/2018 14:22, James Bennett wrote:

Got a question about using my K3 with WSJT-X 1.8.0 with FT8

I started looking at the “time bar” in WSJT-X and when the K3’s red TX light 
comes on with the meter showing RF going out. It is between 1.5 and 2 seconds 
after the beginning of the new 15 second sequence! In that short duration, I am 
hearing other stations’ signals coming through on my headphones, so I know that 
other folks are getting their rig to transmit right at the start of the 15 
second sequence. If mine is coming on 1.5 - 2 seconds late, I’m thinking I may 
not always get decoded on the other end.

So, I switched over to my KX3 running the same version of WSJT-X and observed 
what happened there. No delay - when the new 15 second sequence starts, the KX3 
goes into transmit almost immediately.

Both the KX3 and the K3 are connected to two identical Tascam USB125M external 
sound cards.

Is there some setting on the K3 that is causing my transmissions to fire off a 
tad late?

Jim / W6JHB


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 duty cycle

[Dennis Moore]

Specification is 13.48 sec TX, 16.52 sec RX, 45% Duty Cycle.

Source: http://qrznow.com/new-digital-mode-from-k1jt-ft8/

73, Dennis NJ6G


On 2/14/2018 17:07, Tom-KQ5S wrote:

I believe FT8 is 13 sec TX, 2 sec decode and then 15 sec RX for a total of
17 sec non-TX so you have 13 sec TX and 17 sec RX.  Much less than 50%.

-
73,
Tom - KQ5S

On Wed, Feb 14, 2018 at 6:51 PM, Jim Brown 
wrote:


And even this is conservative -- JT65 is 48 sec TX and 72 sec RX, so 40%
duty cycle. FT8 and MSK144 have equal TX and RX times, so 50% duty cycle.
The TX period for MSK144 can be varied from 5-30 sec, but TX and RX times
are always equal.

73, Jim K9YC


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Re: [Elecraft] How many K2's sold

[Dennis Moore]

Did you also cough while taking that first bite and send a cloud of 
powdered sugar everywhere?


73, Dennis NJ6G


On 2/6/2018 19:33, kevinr wrote:

Enjoy it Neil; like your first beignet at Cafe Du Monde :)

   73,

  Kevin.  KD5ONS


On 02/06/2018 04:45 PM, Neil Zampella wrote:
I'm working on K2 s/n 7788 right now.  Just started putting 
capacitors on the Control Board, taking my time :)


Neil Z, KN3ILZ 


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Re: [Elecraft] SP-3 frequency range question

[Dennis Moore]

I sometimes listen to a ball game on the K3 with two SP3s, sounds great 
even when I forget to switch from LSB to AM. I set a wide rcv filter and 
haven't set RX equalization to take advantage of them. I just plugged 
them in and started listening. I'm not an audiophile.


73, Dennis NJ6G


On 2/4/2018 12:36, Bill wrote:
This is another repeat - the first two attempts did not appear. Makes 
me wonder if I am blocked for some reason???



In the real world, does the SP-3 exhibit well rounded frequency 
response? Or, is the response more directed for "communications use"? 
How is it for listening to AM broadcast? How does it do with the 
famous K3 hiss? How does it do with a less capable receiver (one 
without an EQ)?


I am considering some station simplification, hence the SP-3. 
Currently, I am using the Behringer MS40 pair. Super sound, but quite 
large and do have an internal amp (I have experienced no RF problems).


Bill W2BLC K-Line


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Re: [Elecraft] Who would spend 30 hours+ building an Elecraft K2? (plus: special pricing)

[Dennis Moore]

My first rig was a K2 borrowed from my dad K6PJV. Had to give it back 
when I bought my K3 but I missed it so much I bought a used one in need 
of repair. Added the K6XX CW tuning indicator and a fixed audio output, 
got WAS on JT-65 with it using less than 8 watts. I won't give it up.


73, Dennis NJ6G


On 1/26/2018 15:16, Wayne Burdick wrote:

Who would spend 30 hours+ building an Elecraft K2? Well, me, for one.


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Questions about power and efficiency

[Dennis Moore]

But I agree, the Elecraft site does not show 1.54 as being available.

Dennis


On 1/16/2018 19:19, Dennis Moore wrote:
Using the KPA Utility I just upgraded mine from 1.47 to 1.54, so it is 
there.


73, Dennis NJ6G 


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Questions about power and efficiency

[Dennis Moore]

Using the KPA Utility I just upgraded mine from 1.47 to 1.54, so it is 
there.


73, Dennis NJ6G


On 1/16/2018 17:45, Tom-KQ5S wrote:

"The most recent firmware version is V1.54, releasing in mid December."

I went to the software page and it says the most recent beta release is MCU
1.52 Nov 17, 2017 and production release is 1.47.

-
73,
Tom - KQ5S


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Re: [Elecraft] Special type of coax - need info

[Dennis Moore]

Are you thinking of RG-6/U Twin Parallel Cable?

73, Dennis NJ6G


On 1/16/2018 11:55, Bill wrote:
30 years ago, when I was living in Fairfax County, VA, the TV cable 
was shipped around on a double coax cable. It resembled lamp cord or 
zip cord, and was two parallel coax lines with a webbing between them. 
I am in need of the proper name for that cable, so I can search some out.


I used it as feed for a full size lazy 80 meter loop - about the same 
as tuned feeders would be used. It worked very well on all bands - 
providing lots of DX and a ton of local coverage also. Not a 
tri-bander - but it beat the socks off other wires and verticals. I 
want to duplicate that antenna this spring.


Thanks,

Bill W2BLC K-Line


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Re: [Elecraft] Long wire antennas MORE

[Dennis Moore]

More common than you think :-)  There are eight of them not far from my 
place.


http://www.pawsweb.org/

Dennis NJ6G

On 1/12/2018 11:32, Fred Jensen wrote:
This could account for why my 2 wavelength Beverage never seemed to 
perform well on 80 when we lived in Auburn CA.  Elephants are very 
uncommon in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.


73,

Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW 


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Re: [Elecraft] PAR/LNR EFHW antenna

[Dennis Moore]

Inquiring minds want to know...  :-)

Dennis NJ6G


On 1/9/2018 13:25, Fred Jensen wrote:
I'd have to destroy it to see what's inside the box. 


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Re: [Elecraft] PAR/LNR EFHW antenna

[Dennis Moore]

I've had success with this unun on my K2/10 and a FT-897 at 100 
watts/external tuner. Used a random length of wire tossed up in a tree, 
haven't tried to make one resonant.


http://www.earchi.org/92011endfedfiles/Endfed6_40.pdf

73, Dennis NJ6G


On 1/8/2018 14:59, Rich Arland wrote:

I am after the schematic or the best guess of the components and parts 
placement that will resonate this 40-30-20M antenna. It's not rocket science 
but it's close!! As I understand it these antennas are fairly high impedance 
wise, so I need some kind of matching network to bring that down to around 50 
ohms for the KX2.


Failing that path, has anyone hooked an EFHW to the internal ATU with good 
results? I would also include a cut to frequency ground radial that I would lay 
out below the antenna. That would be the easiest thing and simple to employ.


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Re: [Elecraft] PTT switch for K3

[Dennis Moore]

Seconded. I've been using a Gem V2 for six years with my K3 with no issues.

73, Dennis NJ6G


On 1/7/2018 20:23, Buck wrote:
Tattoo parlor foot pedals are rugged and cheap.  I had to swap out for 
a longer cord but the switch itself is rugged and not too hard to press.


https://www.amazon.com/Style-Tattoo-Pedal-Degree-Switch/dp/B077WCXW7Z/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?ie=UTF8=1515385276=8-3-spons=tattoo+switch=1 



k4ia, Buck
K3# 101
Honor Roll  8B DXCC
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 and LDG Tuner question

[Dennis Moore]

I use LDG tuners here with my K3. No interface cable is needed, just the 
RF between the K3 and the LDG. When the LDG senses RF it will start to 
tune. Press and hold XMIT to start the tune process, tap it again when 
the LDG finds a match. I have both a 100 and 600 watt tuner, I always 
reduce the power out from the K3 before tuning although with these 
tuners I suspect it's not really necessary. The K3 reduces power on its 
own when the SWR is too high and will bring it back up by itself when 
the SWR falls below 3:1, so at least you're not slamming the LDG with 
high power when the match is way off.


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 4/10/2014 8:11 AM, David Cole wrote:

Hello all,

Now that the K3 is ordered, (6 more days till I get it, and counting), I
am getting things ready for it.

I have an LDG AT-1000 PRO II tuner I used on my Icom Pro 3, post amp.

There was a nice cable for the Icom, so that all I had to do was to hit
the tune button on the Icom, and it would force the LDG into tune mode,
using the Icom as a signal source...  Is there such a feature that can
be implemented on the K3 with the LDG AT-1000 PRO II tuner?



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Re: [Elecraft] Quick Question

[Dennis Moore]

Yes. Use the K3 Utility to edit the CW memories, assign them to the 
M1-M4 buttons. There  are more available than just that, but I only use 
the M1-M4.


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 4/6/2014 9:16 PM, David Cole wrote:

Does the K3 have a CW keyer memory?  IE., can I program up a CQ TEST, in
one memory, then the 599 00X in the other?


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[Elecraft] K3/P3 for sale

[Dennis Moore]

Selling my beloved K3/100 SN 5717 with P3 SN 1533. Other priorities 
right now. Includes Signalink USB, KRX3 (2nd Rcvr), KXV3A (RX Ant, IF 
Out  Xvrtr Intf), KBPF3 (Gen Cvg RX Module). Main RX has the stock 2.7 
kHz filter plus the KFL3A-6K 6 kHz 8 pole filter and the KFL3A-500 500 
Hz 5 pole filter. KRX3 contains the stock 2.7 kHz filter. Mainly used 
for SSB but picked up some great DX contacts on CW/RTTY using the CW 
memories. Set up for use with Yamaha CM-500 (not included). Decoder 
works FB on CW/RTTY. P3 is basic unit, no SVGA card. Firmware is all 
latest released versions. Non-smoking environment.


$3500.00 includes shipping and insurance to CONUS. Prefer paypal or 
cash, check or money order needs to clear before shipping. $3400.00 if 
you pick it up in Lodi, CA.


73, Dennis NJ6G
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Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 SN 707 Total Frustration with this Amp

[Dennis Moore]

What do you get when transmitting into a dummy load with a known good 
coax jumper? Just curious.


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 3/9/2014 6:07 PM, rldil...@aol.com wrote:

The high SWR happens even when the AL80b or Palstar tuner is not connected. In 
other words when coax from the kpxa100 goes direct to the K4KIO Hexx beam with 
nothing in between to confuse the amp except a barrel connector.

Yes you can drive a larger amp with the kx3 and KXPA100. It is covered on page 
19 of the manual in paragraph titled Keying an External Amplifier.


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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] SSB no output

[Dennis Moore]

Double check the Mic setting (front panel knob). If you accidentally 
turned it to zero you'll get no output. Don't ask me how I know.


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 3/6/2014 2:56 PM, John Shadle wrote:

Hi all,
Here is the problem. I am using my K3 in SSB mode. I key down the mic, and
it shows the red LED TX quite bright, but no power is coming out.
However, when I key the radio with the audio input from the computer (using
N3FJP's AC Log software) I am able to play a recorded file (e.g., W4PAH,
Thank you, you are 59 into Wisconsin, etc.).


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Re: [Elecraft] K2 digital mode questions

[Dennis Moore]

Thanks Don, I think I can get a handle on most of that except the 
swapping LSB/USB. If my interpretation is correct I should generally set 
the K2 to RTTY without Rev and it'll automatically select LSB or USB 
depending upon band? Rev would be used only in special circumstances? 
I'll dig through the parts box for a capacitor tomorrow, get the filters 
set up again, and give it a shot.


Thanks. 73, Dennis

On 2/19/2014 8:44 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

Dennis,

First a clarification - if the band is below 15 meters, RTTY is LSB 
and RTTY REV is USB.
You don't have to worry about that on bands above 15 meters because 
the K2 automatically makes the corrective swap, but when aligning the 
filters, use a band below 15 meters so as not to mix the sidebands.


Secondly, since you run out of range when aligning the 400 Hz filter 
width at 1000 Hz, your BFO range is not correct (too high) on the low 
frequency side.  That can usually be corrected by adding a small value 
capacitor (10 pF to 22 pF) between the junction of the crystals and 
C174 and ground - a capacitor between pins 6 and 3 of U11 is a good 
place to insert it.  Check the BFO range against the manual range 
limits after adding the capacitor and adjust the capacitor value as 
required.




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[Elecraft] K2 digital mode questions

[Dennis Moore]

I'm trying to get my K2 (SN 5711) working on digital modes, initially 
just WSPR. I have the fixed audio output wired to pin 5 of the Mic 
header, going to a Signalink USB which is working fine. Audio in/out, 
keying, all just fine. If I transmit on WSPR my signal is being heard on 
80m whether I'm in RTTY or RTTY REV. That in itself seems odd. I'm not 
able to decode any signals even though I can hear them. I'm having a 
hard time wrapping my brain around RTTY, RTTY REV, and when to use which 
mode. Also have questions about setting up the filters using 
Spectrogram. I've got the manual and I've searched the web for answers 
which probably just added to the confusion.


First issue: RTTY  REV as it applies to USB/LSB
On 80m, mode RTTY, am I transmitting on LSB or USB?
If RTTY is LSB, when I switch to REV am I then transmitting on USB?
Is that true on all bands? I read about sidebands switching above 17m on 
the K2. What exactly does that mean, and what effect does that have on 
which sideband I'm transmitting on? When would I use RTTY vs RTTY REV? 
If digital modes normally use USB, shouldn't I always be set to RTTY REV?


Second issue: Setting up filters
I read Don's advice regarding setting up filters for JT65 but it wasn't 
clear to me about BF2, BF3, BF4. Don said to center the filter at 1000 
Hz, and that the high value should be used for RTTY REV and the low 
value should be used for RTTY. Say I have a filter setting of 700 Hz. In 
Spectrogram I see a 700 Hz wide noise signal, do I center the peak of 
that signal on 1000 Hz? I know that if I adjust the BF value to center 
on 1000 Hz at 4912.85 that I can keep adjusting the value until my noise 
disappears outside the filter and then will reappear and I can center it 
again on a value of 4914.74. Should this high value should be used when 
I'm setting the filter for RTTY or RTTY REV?


Third issue: BF4 running out of range
As I'm trying to adjust the center of the signal at 1000 Hz the filter 
seems to run out of tuning range right before I get it centered, and the 
value of the BF jumps from it's low value to it's high value.


I know that a lot of this is pretty basic but I'm just trying to get my 
thoughts on this straight. It seemed to be a lot easier getting my K3 up 
on WSPR but I think getting this K2/10 is just the thing for weak signal 
digital work.


Thanks for any and all advice.

73, Dennis NJ6G
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Re: [Elecraft] Vedr: [KX2]

[Dennis Moore]

I happen to know a company that makes such a product, but it has 10w max 
output, not 5w. The company is Elecraft, and the product is the K2/10, 
with tuner and SSB.


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 2/6/2014 1:11 PM, Martin Storli - LA8OKA wrote:

I disagree, the KX3 is not the answer, first of all, you can't build it your 
self, I would go for a KX1 with SSB (a KX2) with 5 watt and a tuner even if the 
performance where slightly less and it didn't have all the features of the KX3.
If the performance is important, yes, og for the KX3, but if you want that good old I built 
this rig feeling and SSB is required, a KX2 would be great!!


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 and the LDG AT 600 Pro II

[Dennis Moore]

Coax from the K3 to the LDG tuner, coax from the tuner ANT 1 output to 
the balun (running a doublet). 12v to the tuner. Change freq on the K3, 
TUNE on the K3, and let the LDG do its job. No control cables or 
anything special needed.


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 2/5/2014 11:27 AM, Robert Biamonte wrote:

Hello,
Has anyone connected the K3 to the LDG Auto Tuner 600 Pro II?  If so 
how did you do it(i know with a cable :) ) 


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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Line Out Mods

[Dennis Moore]

The ground is not needed on the audio output line. If there was to be 
one it would be connected to chassis ground, and that circuit already 
has a chassis ground connection.


An Elecraft-wired mic won't use pin 5, so it's safe to leave the audio 
out connected to pin 5 of the header.


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 1/29/2014 11:21 AM, Kevin Crossett wrote:

Is the ground from the audio out board still used? If so, where does it
connect?

Also, while I don't use a mic (CW only at this point), if I attach the
audio out to pin 5, can I still plug in an Elecraft-wired mic without
unplugging the audio out connector from the header?

Thanks for any insight...


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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Signalink USB

[Dennis Moore]

On 1/20/2014 10:09 AM, Thomas Taylor wrote:

Has anyone used this device with a K-2?  I haven't finished assembling the K-2
but will want to use the Signalink-USB with it when completed.  Are there any
special gotchas?
I use a Signalink USB with my K2. USB between PC and Signalink, 
SL-USB-8R cable between Signalink and K2 front panel Mic connector. I 
built a fixed audio output board and wired it to a spare pin on the Mic 
header so I have receive audio going to the Signalink, reduces cable 
clutter. Pretty simple to build on perfboard.
Use the Signalink wiring diagram here (under Elecraft heading, 8-pin 
Round Mic Connector), I connected the SPKR to pin 5:

http://www.tigertronics.com/sl_wirebm.htm

Here's the circuit for the fixed audio output, fits nicely behind front 
panel.

http://www2.opparc.org/mirrors/n0ss/www.n0ss.net/w3fpr_fixed_af_output_for_the_k2_v2r1.pdf

Contact me for updated Mouser part numbers, including the perfboard I 
used, and I'll also send pictures of the component layout that worked 
for me.


73, Dennis NJ6G
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Re: [Elecraft] OT - LoTW Verifications

[Dennis Moore]

Still working on 80m WAS huh Jim? I didn't get any of them on 80 but got 
Delaware on 40m yesterday.


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 1/17/2014 5:03 PM, Jim Bennett wrote:

Has anyone worked AND gotten LoTW confirmations from QSOs with W1AW/0 
(Nebraska) or W1AW/3 (Delaware)?

I worked W1AW/7 (Utah) and W1AW/4 (NC) - both confirmed in a couple days on 
LoTW. But nothing heard online from the NE and DE stations' QSO's with me on 80 
CW. Just curious... (and nervous!)

Jim / W6JHB


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[Elecraft] RMS Express - K3

[Dennis Moore]

Works FB here. In Setup - Radio Setup there are selections for USB or 
USB Digital, I have mine set to USB Digital. When I shift bands the 
radio is placed into Data mode.


73, Dennis NJ6G
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Re: [Elecraft] Santa - Thanks!

[Dennis Moore]

On 12/25/2013 11:35 AM, Jim Bennett wrote:

Wow - Santa (KF6ZNT) sure was nice to me today! I unwrapped a big brown box and 
found a KX3 kit waiting for me - wah!
Let Dale play with it so he'll be convinced he needs one for the RV. 
Merry Christmas!


73, Dennis NJ6G
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Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)

[Dennis Moore]

Install the PS SVGA adapter into the P3 and connect your monitor. 
http://www.elecraft.com/P3/p3.htm#svga


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 11/30/2013 11:49 AM, David Withers wrote:

This may seem like a dumb question. So be it.  Exactly how do I hook a larger 
screen monitor to my K3/P3 combination?  Dave AB3PL. Thanks


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Re: [Elecraft] Bad timing

[Dennis Moore]

Redirecting this back to the list.
Can you observe the output of the power supply when you turn on the K3? 
You need to be able to test it under load to see if it's shutting down. 
I realize that you weren't drawing much of a load at QRP but I'd want to 
be 100% sure about my power supply since I'd consider that a weaker (and 
cheaper) link in the chain.


Good luck, hope you get back on the air quickly.

73, Dennis NJ6G

On 11/23/2013 7:04 AM, PHILIP GRAITCER wrote:

Just put a voltmeter on it. I am at my second home and unfortunately don't have 
any other supplies. The PS is a Tripp 25AMP analogue, not a switcher.


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Re: [Elecraft] FW: Proper installation of PL 259's

[Dennis Moore]

On 11/13/2013 6:40 AM, Tommy wrote:

Hey ya 'young whippersnapper' calm down some? If you want to know 'stuff'
about Elecraft equipment, this IS the place. If you want to know something
about antennas/feed lines, trywww.towertalk.com   which is the correct
place for this PL259 thread in the first place.


The link you provided is for a R/C hobby store. Try this instead, takes 
you to the TowerTalk reflector on contesting.com:

http://www.contesting.com/FAQ/towertalk

73, Dennis NJ6G


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Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial adapter ~ question for Don

[Dennis Moore]

I'm not Don, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night...

Yes, you still need a custom cable whether you're using a regular serial 
port on the PC or using a USB to serial adapter.


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 11/6/2013 4:27 PM, Eddy wrote:

Don, regarding your answer to Tom's question about a USB to Serial adapter, you 
suggested the Keypan unit which I found on Amazon for $15..my question 
about serial and the K2, do I still need to make a custom serial cable for my 
K2 as suggested in the K2 manual?




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Re: [Elecraft] ERR 12 V message

[Dennis Moore]

On 10/3/2013 6:57 AM, todd ruby wrote:

I just got this error message for the first time on my K3 after a normal tune 
up on 20M.
Double check your power supply connections. I wouldn't trust any display 
readings without first making sure the unit was first getting good voltage.


73, Dennis NJ6G
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Re: [Elecraft] EARC End Fed 6-40 question (Was Re: cobweb antenna)

[Dennis Moore]

I also wound one of these ununs according to their directions. The 
drawback to this antenna is that it uses the shield of the feedline as 
the counterpoise. If you try ferrite beads, or even winding an air 
choke, I would think they'd need to be closer to the rig than to the unun.


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 5/31/2013 12:35 PM, Jeff Ellis wrote:

I got the kit John talks about and made the antenna. Its was quick and fun to 
make.  I have a question about it though. I had a 70' wire that I had been 
using just for RX to test a IC-718 and I hooked it up to the UNUN box instead 
of the 30' wire that came with the kit. Its below 2:1 on 6m, 12m, 17m, 40m and 
less then 4:1 on 10, 20m, 80m and about 6:1 on 30m, 160m. The only really high 
one is 60m.  So really all but 60m are tunable by the KX3 tuner board. I am 
using what I remember to be about 15' of RG-58/U. My Shack area is on the 
second floor of the house and the wire goes out my window and down to the back 
fence.

My problem is I am getting RF coming back into the shack (on just 5W) where it 
will reset my USB hub a few feet away from the radio. Not fun when trying to 
work digital modes. This only happens on some bands but I know happens on 20m 
where I try and work the most. I expect its just the ones less resonate that 
its doing it on but I need to check again.

Will adding a number of ferrite on the feed line help choke the RF? Will 
winding the feed line around a tube to make an air choke work? I guess that one 
is cheep enough I should just try it. Buying 10 or more ferrite to clamp to the 
line costs more ;)

What about using a longer feed line? I really don't want to add a counterpoise 
and the instructions said it does not need one. I could use the 30' antenna 
wire it came with if that is going to help. I would not think so since its 
resonate on so many bands and tunable on the others.




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Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 AMP and KXAT100 ATU pics and info

[Dennis Moore]

From Eric's post: but also functions with all QRP transceivers up to 
10W of output. 


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 4/25/2013 9:35 AM, AD6XY wrote:

Looks very nice  - Does it work with the K3/10?


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[Elecraft] K3 WSPR settings that work for me

[Dennis Moore]

There are various discussions both on and off this list about how to set 
up the K3 with the Signalink USB when using WSPR, but I ran into a 
problem with the K3 staying in XMIT after sending was complete. 
Solutions were available online, just none that solved my issue. These 
settings got my K3 working on WSPR. The setup listed for the K3 and 
Signalink are also working with RMS Express and DM-780.


The Signalink USB Interface cable I am using is the SLCABK3. This is the 
cable that provides Line In, Line Out, and PTT. I did not want to use 
VOX, and the rear panel PTT jack was already used by a footswitch so I 
did not use the PTT plug on the Signalink interface cable.


K3 setup:
RS232 cable between K3 and PC (using USB-Serial adapter)
Mode: TX Data
Data Mode: Data A
Config - PTT-Key - dtr-OFF

Signalink USB setup:
All controls to midrange
Interface cable plugged into Line In and Line Out jacks on rear of K3
PTT plug not used
Signalink USB jumpers set according to this page, follow directions for 
K3 using rear panel jacks: 
http://www.tigertronics.com/sl_wirebm.htm#Elecraft


WSPR settings:
Menu Setup - Station Parameters
PTT method: DTR
PTT port: COM3 (set up according to your own PC port)
Enable CAT - Selected
CAT port: COM3 (set up according to your own PC port)
Rig number: 229 Elecraft K3
Serial rate: 38400
Data Bits: 8
Stop bits: 2
Handshake: None

Again, these are settings that are working for me that someone else may 
want to try if they are having issues. I'm not looking for feedback on 
how I could have done it better, but feel free to reply with your settings.


73, Dennis NJ6G
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[Elecraft] K2 - Cost estimate for repairs

[Dennis Moore]

I bought a used K2 and it was damaged during shipment. The UPS place 
that packed it wrapped it in plastic and set it on the bottom of a box 
with no padding around the bottom or sides so that the VFO knob was 
against the side of the box along a bottom edge. The only padding was on 
top. The VFO shaft was bent up, VFO knob was dented, AF and RF Gain pots 
were damaged and need to be replaced. I'm waiting for Elecraft to let me 
know how much the two pots and the VFO Encoder will cost.


This is insured, but UPS wants to see the radio to assess the damage, 
like they would have any idea. I can give them the cost of the parts but 
how much should I ask for in cost to repair the radio? I can do the 
repairs myself but realistically how much is my time worth according to 
UPS? They'll probably want a repair estimate from a shop, which as we 
know isn't how this is done.


Sending the radio back to the seller isn't an option.

Any comments/feedback is appreciated.

73, Dennis NJ6G
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Cost estimate for repairs

[Dennis Moore]

Thanks everybody for the replies. I've got some ideas on what to do if 
UPS wants repair estimates. Toying around with it, I was able to 
straighten the encoder shaft. Don't know if I was shifting the position 
of the encoder within the case or the shaft in the encoder, but at any 
rate it now appears straight, turns smoothly and doesn't seem to have 
any tuning errors. Not loose or wobbly at all. When I get in to the 
front panel I'll see where it was bent.


Yeah, you'll say I should have left it alone until after UPS looks at it 
but I'm a tinkerer and want to get this radio on the air. If I can get 
by with just replacing the AF and RF gain pots then that's what I'll do. 
They need to be replaced but they work if I adjust them just right. 
Touchy settings.


Don mentioned offline that the K2 encoder changed to the same style as 
used in the K3, when did that change occur? This K2 is #5711.


73, Dennis NJ6G

On 12/3/2012 2:39 PM, Dennis Moore wrote:

I bought a used K2 and it was damaged during shipment.


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Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 Schedule

[Dennis Moore]

At the Elecraft booth at Radiofest this past weekend in Monterey I was 
given an estimated release of late summer for the amp. Saw a Powerpoint 
slide of the amp, looks kinda like a finned stereo amplifier you might 
find in a car stereo. I'd guess something the size of a brick with fins 
on top, same rectangular shape just not as tall. Didn't see the connectors.

73, Dennis NJ6G

On 3/6/2012 8:12 AM, Bruce Hammond wrote:
 Anxiously awaiting my KX3, but meanwhile am also wondering when Elecraft will
 be taking orders for KXPA100 and what the price target is. Also interested
 in knowing how the PA connects to KX3: separate outboard BNC jumper or via
 onboard connectors.

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Re: [Elecraft] scam

[Dennis Moore]

I contacted W6AWO, he said his auction closed yesterday. This isn't his 
auction, somebody's using fake info.

73, Dennis NJ6G

On 2/17/2012 1:50 PM, William Evans wrote:
 There is a complete K-line offered for sale on ebay, for a ridiculously low 
 price.  I checked into it and it is a scam, so be wary.
   auction # 250998469533

 W4ISH
 Bill

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[Elecraft] scam

[Dennis Moore]

Here is the reply W6AWO sent to me when I sent him the eBay listing:

Dennis NJ6G

On 2/17/2012 2:21 PM, Richard Dillman wrote:
 Yipe!  Looks like a scam for sure.  Don't bid!  I'll contact eBay.

 Thanks for forwarding this information.

 RD

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Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

[Dennis Moore]

Don't use the accessory battery box, not needed. Set bias on in the K3 
and go for it.

73, Dennis NJ6G

On 2/16/2012 11:46 AM, orthodoxh...@cox.net wrote:
 I have played with my newly acquired CM500 using the test server on Echolink, 
 and heard a definite background noise - which I think was from the server.  I 
 tried biasing the mic (with the enclosed AAA device), and heard no difference.

 When does this electret mic need to be biased?

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Hi-power Transmit limiting

[Dennis Moore]

On 2/14/2012 7:27 AM, orthodoxh...@cox.net wrote:
 Is the RS-35 up to it?
I'm using a second-hand RS-35M with no issues. Bought it from a friend 
of mine who had been using it for quite awhile. It's more than capable.

73, Dennis NJ6G
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Re: [Elecraft] No Response From Elecraft

[Dennis Moore]

Well there's the problem. You should try contacting Elecraft instead of 
Electrify.

73, Dennis NJ6G

On 2/7/2012 1:33 PM, Larry wrote:
 I HAVE BEEN HEARING ABOUT THE GREAT SERVICE THAT ELECTRIFY GIVES

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility

[Dennis Moore]

On 1/31/2012 9:12 AM, fbi...@hughes.net wrote:
 I am attempting to download the K3 Utility for the first time.  I am
 operating Windows XP on an HP machine.  I have connected to one of the USB
 ports on the front of the box and now to one of the ports on the rear of the
 box.  The Utility is stalled at the attempting to communicate step.
 Please advise.
It doesn't matter much which USB port you plug into, it's what serial 
port that USB device is saying it is on. If your USB-serial adapter says 
it's on COM3 then set your utility to COM3, and so forth.

I don't have one plugged in so couldn't tell you where to check to see 
what it's reporting, maybe device manager. Good luck.

73, Dennis NJ6G
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Re: [Elecraft] Boom Mike for K3

[Dennis Moore]

I got the CM500 from BH for $44.99 free shipping, delivered last week. 
Don't know why other places charge 60-70. Anyway, net operator gave me 
good audio report and told me I sounded the same on both the CM500 and 
my Heil PR20 desk mike.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=cm500N=0InitialSearch=yes

Obviously this price and free shipping was for stateside delivery, not 
much help to VA3.

73, Dennis NJ6G

On 1/24/2012 9:16 AM, Mike wrote:
 Save a few bux, gain a little comfort too. Look at the Yamaha CM500 headset. 
 I have
 both a Heil and a CM500.

 73, Mike NF4L

 On 1/24/2012 10:47 AM,va3...@gmail.com  wrote:
   But I would like the info on the head set as well.
   Elecraft sells a Heil headset for the K3 I believe (doing this from my BB)

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