[Elecraft] OT - looking for Ten Tec TP-41 Enclosure
Shot in the dark, but I'm in need of an unused Ten Tec TP-41 enclosure for a receiver project I'm working on. If anyone has one they'll part with, (I don't care if it's scratched up, just no holes drilled in it) please email me direct with your asking price. Thanks, Jim - W0EB Memo to NSA, DHS, FBI, CIA, DIA, DEA, ATF, KGB, MI5, and any other alphabet soup agencies that might be listening/reading/tracking my email content, I share this computer with an old lady, an ex-con, a priest, a used car salesman, a military veteran, a pacifist, a vegetarian, a hunter, a circus midget, a local politician, a doberman and a demented cat...so any data you collect from me will be meaningless, random and therefore useless...good luck. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] OT: Verizon's response to Net Neutrality: in Morse code!!
AMEN! Also, Eric closed this thread at 6:30 or so California time. Obviously a lot of you don't bother to read his posts. -- Original Message -- From: Colin Thomas colin.g3...@gmail.com To: Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 2/27/2015 9:30:06 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] OT: Verizon's response to Net Neutrality: in Morse code!! Guys, Give it a break. I joined this reflector to learn about Elecraft products, not the state of the US Internet Service Providers problems! You do have subscribers from outside of the U.S. 73 Colin, G3PSM On 27 February 2015 at 15:13, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: Well, I certainly will never fly on an airplane where the airwaves are controlled individually by each airline. Where big airlines hog the airwaves and then own you. Not only that, it would be very dangerous don't you think. Nice to have a separate Federal government organization operating all the regional control centers. On Feb 26, 2015, at 11:21 PM, Kenneth Talbott ktalb...@gamewood.net wrote: The only ones who will end up with what they want are members of your out of control nannycrat government. Free enterprise seems to always find a way to resolve disputes - unless Washington gets involved then everyone loses - FOREVER. Remember: No man's life, liberty, or property is safe while the legislature is in session. -- Mark Twain (1866) Ken - ke4rg -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Cliff Frescura Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 12:06 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] OT: Verizon's response to Net Neutrality: in Morse code!! *Netflix* got what they wanted. They had better lobbyists and took a dispute between them and Comcast, expanded the scope to include the entire internetsnip __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to phys...@mac.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to colin.g3...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to w...@cox.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Latest K3 firmware release (5.13) restores DUAL PB CW function
Also not mentioned in the release notes - the ability to actually assign LINK to PF1 or PF2 by selecting the menu item and then holding the PF1 or PF2 button for a couple seconds now actually works as well. Just tested it. Jim - W0EB On 26/02/2015 11:50, Wayne Burdick wrote: K3 beta firmware rev. 5.13 is now available on our K3 software page. We neglected to mention in the release notes that the original DUAL PB CW function has been added back in. 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500: birdies on 6m from LCD backlight
I have a few birdies on 6, but after reading your post Jim, I checked them out against the KPA500 and so far I can't find any that I can attribute to the amplifier. I marked down all the ones I could hear with the amplifier on and the LCD as bright as it will go. I then shut the amp off and just to be sure, I disconnected power from it completely. All the birdies originally noted were still there and none changed when I turned the amp back on. I'd check all the cabling connections internal and external to the amp and see if you don't have one that's not completely seated causing a Pin-1 problem. Jim - W0EB -- Original Message -- From: Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 2/26/2015 2:33:13 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500: birdies on 6m from LCD backlight No such problem here, at all, Jim. I wonder if you have a cabling issue? Phil W7OX On 2/26/15 11:47 AM, Joe Hall wrote: Just got a KPA500 kit a couple of weeks ago (S/N 2380). Upon installing it in my system I immediately noticed sharp spikes about every 9.5 kHz (only on 6m) in my panadapter. These spikes are audible on my K3 and appear whenever the KPA500 is on, whether in standby or operate. Nothing at all noted on any band other than 6m. A google search of the mailing list archives revealed a couple mentions of the KPA500's LCD backlight. So, I went in and adjusted the LCD brightness. Dropping the brightness to DAY (which seems to turn the backlight totally off) completely clears up the spikes on 6m, any setting other than DAY and it's there - I can switch back and forth and watch the spikes appear and disappear. My email to elecraft support resulted in a response of turn off the backlight. With no backlight the KPA500 display is unreadable in my shack. This is a relatively minor issue for me given that I rarely operate on 6m, but I'm anal enough that I'd prefer to solve rather than accommodate the problem. Anyone else seen this and/or have any ideas about how to deal with it, other than turning off the backlight? Thanks, Joe / WB1M __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to w...@cox.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Upgrading to the new Syn Card -- is there a noticable change?
Pete and other interested parties, IMO, yes, it was worth it, but as previously stated by others, it depends on what your operating style/habits are. If you are a casual CW operator and don't really use QSK, you may never notice the changes as they are really subtle to most ears. Most noticeable to me, the switching transitions from RX to TX and back are much cleaner and enough faster that normal QSK without turning QSK mode on will allow you to hear smoothly between dots at 45-50 wpm. Also it's fast enough that the internal keyer's CW weighting sounds like it should rather than having to weight it heavier. I mainly use a bug these days, but the transitions are smooth enough that the harsh switching has been toned down to the point the sidetone sounds very nice and It is so smooth and fast that while I'm sending (at least up to 30 wpm - haven't tried it faster yet) it sounds like the RX never shuts off. With the old synthesizer(s) (I have both receivers) there was a very small hesitation between key down and key up before the RX came back to life. I do not notice that anymore though physically it has to still be there. The much faster switching time makes it more pleasant to someone like me who has used mostly CW and QSK for my whole 50+ years in ham radio. It's almost like having separate transmitters and receivers linked to the same VFO, using separate antennas and no receiver muting, only RF overload protection. (Only way I know to explain it). Your mileage will certainly vary. Jim - W0EB -- Original Message -- From: Peter Chamalian W1RM w...@comcast.net To: 'Elecraft Reflector' elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 2/24/2015 8:00:24 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Upgrading to the new Syn Card -- is there a noticable change? I'd like to hear from CW operators who have upgraded to the new synthesizer boards. Is there a material/noticeable change in the K3 performance? Do you think the upgrade was worth it? Pete, W1RM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to w...@cox.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Power output changed in K3
There's are 3 calibration levels in the Utility. 50Watt, 5 Watt and 1 milliwatt. Do all 3 of them and you should have it covered. Jim - W0EB Memo to NSA, DHS, FBI, CIA, DIA, DEA, ATF, KGB, MI5, and any other alphabet soup agencies that might be listening/reading/tracking my email content, I share this computer with an old lady, an ex-con, a priest, a used car salesman, a military veteran, a pacifist, a vegetarian, a hunter, a circus midget, a local politician, a doberman and a demented cat...so any data you collect from me will be meaningless, random and therefore useless...good luck. -- Original Message -- From: Ken Roberson via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net To: Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 2/22/2015 10:36:04 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power output changed in K3 Not sure that apply to 630M band Ken K5DNL/WG2XXM On Sunday, February 22, 2015 10:02 AM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: Yes. Note with 5.10 says /Those who loaded rev. 5.10 must re-do the 50-Watt gain calibration. /Guess I'd better do that today :-) Phil W7OX On 2/22/15 7:33 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: Did you load one of the recent beta firmware releases? Starting with 5.01 (I think) - certainly in 5.10 there was a change that required redoing the TX power calibration. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2015-02-22 6:26 AM, Johnny Siu wrote: Hello Elecrafters, I recently discovered that only 20m can deliver 90W with all other bands deliver 40-50W. I did a RF power output re-calibration and everything is ok now. I don't know why this happens? I did not do any changes in configuration before. Any ideas? 73 Johnny VR2XMC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to kwrober...@yahoo.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to w...@cox.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Config: VFO LINK
Roy (and others) if you're doing something wrong, I am too. I can get PF1 to work on any other item except VFO LNK. On anything else, when you hold PF1, it beeps and you get the message PF1 SET. This doesn't happen with the VFO LNK menu item. Holding PF1 produces the beep, but no PF1 SET message and PF1 remains set to whatever item it was previously set to. FW UC 05.10, FL 01.17, d1 and d2 both 02.83 and the DVR is not installed in my K3. Jim - W0EB -- Original Message -- From: Roy Morris w4...@carolina.rr.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 2/19/2015 2:10:50 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Config: VFO LINK I must be doing something wrong. I can program other Config programs to work in PF1 hold, but I still can't get VFO LINK to work with this button. Is there something I am missing? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to w...@cox.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: best roofing filter on RTTY
The narrowest filter I have in both receivers is the 400 Hz one. I borrowed a K3 that had a 250 Hz filter in it once and tried it on RTTY. It works, but it's right on the margin of being too narrow. If someone is using one of the older Packet TNC's that have RTTY mode in them (they used 200 Hz shift instead of 170 and there are still a lot of them out there) it's really hard to get them tuned in with a 250 Hz filter, especially in weak signal/selective QSB situations. The 400 Hz filter doesn't seem to have that limitation though it does let slightly more noise in (easily handled with the DSP filters anyway. Jim - W0EB On 2/15/2015 11:35 PM, David Cole wrote: Hi, I ordered and use the 400 for RTTY, I suspect the 250 is a bit to narrow. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to w...@cox.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A - installation question
I looked it over and the only reason you would have to remove the KRX3 is if you had it installed but were only buying one KSYN3A. You must have the same synthesizer installed for both receivers. If you just change out the main receiver's synthesizer, you then must remove both the old 2nd RX synthesizer AND the receiver or you will confuse the K3's MPU and it won't work. That was the gist of the previous thread. Jim - W0EB -- Original Message -- From: Ken K3IU kenk...@cox.net To: Dauer, Edward eda...@law.du.edu; elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 2/14/2015 9:33:29 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A - installation question I believe that you should ne able to install both boards without removing the KRX3 73, Ken K3IU On 2/14/2015 10:03 AM, Dauer, Edward wrote: First question that came to my mind when I saw the announcement was whether the KRX3 had to be removed and reinstalled in order to replace the synths. I found installing the KRX3 exasperating when I assembled the K3 - success came on about the 12th try. My K3 is 100 miles from where I am right now, so I looked at the photos in the K3 assembly manual and those in the new synth instructions, from which it appears that the swap could be done without removing the KRX3. Could we confirm whether RR is required? Message below says it is. If the sub does have to be RR¹d, anyone have suggestions about how to reinstall it without the major fuss I experienced? Ted, KN1CBR -- Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2015 13:21:20 -0800 From: Richard Thorpe kisso...@gmail.com To: Elecraft List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] More KSYN3A Message-ID: 92f46418-caab-45a6-bfcd-f87860378...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 I talked to Elecraft and you must remove the second receiver not just unplug it and remove its ?old? synth board. . . . R Thorpe K6CG -- __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to kenk...@cox.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to w...@cox.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] FW Beta 5.10
Just got around to installing 5.10. Good thing I remembered Wayne's caveat to re-run the power calibration routines in the K3 Utility as I have a tendency to forge ahead without reading the release notes that carefully. I had been having a few minor power output glitches when running the KPA500 amp, and the re-run of the 50 watt power out cleared those glitches up nicely. Probably the newer FW had somewhat to do with it also. I'd been putting the upgrade off as everything was working well enough for my operating style until I recently ordered the KSYN3A modules and I realized the latest FW rev I had was 5.01 so I figured I'd better upgrade to 5.10 at least. Looking forward to the arrival of the new synthesizers, especially with the faster QSK switch times so I won't have to lose SPLIT when sending QRQ (my version of QRQ is only around 45 wpm as with my Tinnitus everything blurs beyond 45). I used to be able to run 60+ and there is one guy (will remain nameless) who always calls me at 60+ when I call CQ and refuses to slow down to where I can copy him. He seems to think he's helping me get faster but that's medically impossible now. Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 rev. 2.33: Improved NEW QSK mode, flat RX EQ in DATA modes
Just finished a nice QSO on 40 meters and the right channel click using NEW QSK seems to be completely gone (or so low my old ears can't detect it). I set the 60 meter channels up in memories using the K3/KX3 memory editor and tried running through the modes and used TUNE and ATU-TUNE into a dummy load. They seem to work okay. I didn't put a signal on the air as there were QSO's in progress on all the channels. Channel hopping - My PX3 updates properly, changing modes and it works on 2 meters with the transverter as well. I hooked up my SignaLink USB and checked the EQ settings - they now auto-set to no EQ when DATA modes are selected - Ran my HAL ST-8000 super RTTY AFSK modem through it and same there on RTTY. My testing shows everything is OK, but it's possible I missed something. However, I'd put it up for Beta and get a wider range of testers for a deeper perspective - I beat on it pretty hard, but there are some guys out there that could break a steel beam without even trying - LOL. Jim - W0EB -- Original Message -- From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com To: Steve Buroker sburo...@msn.com; Reed w...@bellsouth.net; canis...@gmail.com; Ron w...@epbfi.com; Ray Sills raysil...@verizon.net; Leroy Marion lmar...@mt.net; Art Nienhouse ka9...@gmail.com; Charles Powell cwpow...@gmail.com; Jim Sheldon w...@cox.net; Greg Franklin greg.frank...@gmail.com; Hjalmar Duklæt dukl...@broadpark.no; Don Palmer d.pal...@btinternet.com; Randy Moore ai...@outlook.com; Jean-François Ménard jean-francois.men...@outlook.com; John Oppenheimer j...@kn5l.net; ct1dr...@gmail.com Quental ct1dr...@gmail.com; Darren Long darren.l...@mac.com; Matt Zilmer ma...@elecraft.com; Gary - NC3Z nc3z.g...@gmail.com; Edouard Lafargue edou...@lafargue.name; Paul Locker pmlo...@yahoo.com; Sven Ladegast s...@ladegast.info; John and Rita Freitag jpfrei...@mac.com; Rick Tavan N6XI rta...@gmail.com; ka5wrg ka5...@yahoo.com Sent: 1/7/2015 9:39:16 PM Subject: KX3 rev. 2.33: Improved NEW QSK mode, flat RX EQ in DATA modes Hi all, The attached KX3 field-test firmware is improved over the release I sent most of you previously (2.32). NEW QSK mode should now produce fewer receive artifacts while keying with AFX=DELAY. DATA mode RX EQ should be completely flat. Please give it a good workout, using as many bands, modes and features as possible, as we'd like to go to beta with this rev if possible. See release notes below, which include a proposed method of testing NEW QSK vs. OLD QSK. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 does not use EBS, and doesn't have any associated bias noise
I'll add to this in that I just tested my KPA500 to see what the noise floor did with it on or off. On an antenna, I noticed absolutely no change in noise floor on any band 160-6, but just to kill the atmospheric noise, I connected a dummy load to the output of the KPA500. Again, absolutely no change in noise floor, either by ear or visually on the P3 with the KPA500 in operate, standby or power off (normal and also completely off via back panel switch). Jim - W0EB -- Original Message -- From: Edward R Cole kl...@acsalaska.net To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 1/8/2015 10:41:06 AM Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 does not use EBS, and doesn't have any associated bias noise A side note to this topic for RF amplifiers, in general: I have not heard of this paper crunch noise description, before this, but it's well known with VHF and up operation that one does want to remove bias during receive on many amplifiers due to white noise being generated. Perhaps this is not detected from HF amplifiers because sky noise is much higher and it is not heard. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Piglet
The piglet does not need a connection to the iPad. It connects via WiFi, either through your home wireless network or direct, depending on how you set it up. Set up instructions are either in the Piglet's book or in their on-line instructions on www.pignology.net I don't have one right now, but it's relatively easy to set up. You gotta follow the exact directions from pignology though to get it working. The RS-232 cable connection is only to connect the Piglet to the radio or to the computer for special programming. Jim - W0EB -- Original Message -- From: H. Cary h3c...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 12/27/2014 9:25:26 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Piglet Santa brought me an iPadAir for Xmas and I'd like to sync it w/ a Piglet (Pignology product) for CW and digital modes as shown in Sept. 2013 CQ article and to use w/ HamLog. The Piglet has an RS-232 male connector and my IPad has a lightening connector at the iPad w/ a USB connector at the other end. Surely there must be an adapter plug to connect these two varieties (USB/RS-232) but my on-line search hasn't found one. Has anyone on the reflector successfully put together a similar setup and could point me in the right direction? 73 Happy New Year, Cary, K4TM Sent from Clovelly Cottage, home of amateur radio station K4TM and the most creative Sue Cary, with my iPhone 6 in Lynchburg VA - a great place to live, work, play, and retire! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to w...@cox.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 case advice
An alternative to the Pelican is a pretty decent one offered by Marlin P. Jones Associates, a surplus place out of Florida. I use one of their larger size ones for the KX3. It has pluckable foam and is a tad bit cheaper than the Pelican. No manufacturer's markings on it, but it looks like it might be a (probably Chinese) knockoff of one of the Pelican style cases. They have two sizes, 12 X 7.4 X 4.4 inches ( http://www.mpja.com/12in-X-74in-X-44in-Waterproof-Case/productinfo/18351%20BX/ ) in which the KX3 fits nicely along with a 3 amp power supply, microphone, some cables/adapters and the Elecraft key paddle for the KX3. I use their smaller one for the PX3 along with it's cables. The smaller one is 9.3 X 6.2 X 3.5 inches ( http://www.mpja.com/93in-X-62in-X-35in-Waterproof-Case/productinfo/17813%20BX/ ) with the same pluckable foam. Both cases are very water resistant if not totally waterproof like claimed and they have pressure relief valves on them for shipping via aircraft. They also have locking holes for padlocks if needed. They are quite well made out of molded ABS plastic, O ring sealed and very positive latches on the covers. usual disclamer, no interest in MPJA other than a satisfied customer. Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 case advice
An alternative to the Pelican is a pretty decent one offered by Marlin P. Jones Associates, a surplus place out of Florida. I use one of their larger size ones for the KX3. It has pluckable foam and is a tad bit cheaper than the Pelican. No manufacturer's markings on it, but it looks like it might be a (probably Chinese) knockoff of one of the Pelican style cases. They have two sizes, 12 X 7.4 X 4.4 inches ( http://www.mpja.com/12in-X-74in-X-44in-Waterproof-Case/productinfo/18351%20BX/ ) in which the KX3 fits nicely along with a 3 amp power supply, microphone, some cables/adapters and the Elecraft key paddle for the KX3. I use their smaller one for the PX3 along with it's cables. The smaller one is 9.3 X 6.2 X 3.5 inches ( http://www.mpja.com/93in-X-62in-X-35in-Waterproof-Case/productinfo/17813%20BX/ ) with the same pluckable foam. Both cases are very water resistant if not totally waterproof like claimed and they have pressure relief valves on them for shipping via aircraft. They also have locking holes for padlocks if needed. They are quite well made out of molded ABS plastic, O ring sealed and very positive latches on the covers. usual disclamer, no interest in MPJA other than a satisfied customer. Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] OT: Monthly Bug dot stabilizer infomercial --
Attention CW Bug users. Just a short reminder if you're experiencing scratchy dot problems due to contact bounce on your bug, I've resurrected Ted McElroy's mechanical Dot Stabilizer which, when installed and properly adjusted, helps eliminate around 90 percent of this problem. Doesn't wear out and gives more positive control than a piece of foam inserted in the movable contact. It can be easily installed (and removed if you sell the key and want to keep the stabilizer for another one). It works by placing a very small amount of tension on the moving dot contact to prevent bounce as the contacts separate which is the primary cause of the problem. I make them for all the popular makes models currently available including the ones with the flat pendulum arms. I even have the dimensions for the Metric sized pendulums, both round and flat. Contact me off list please w...@cox.net mailto:w...@cox.net for pricing or further information. Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX3 - First 2 meter CW contact
Just finished a 15 mile CW QSO on 144 MHz using the KX3's internal 2 meter transverter. Antenna on my end was a Ringo Ranger (vertically polarized) only 12 feet off the ground and the antenna on his end was also a Ringo Ranger but his was on a real short (6 foot) ground mounted mast. There is quite a bit of hilly terrain between us and signals were only 539 both ways but with the low noise on the band copy was real easy. We tried SSB but I don't have the latest Field Test firmware in my KX3 and the transverter is putting out maybe a watt on SSB. It does the full 3.0 watts on CW. Also as previously reported, CW using the internal keyer is kind of messed up. It misses character elements and gets choppy at times. I didn't have time to try external keying with my bug but that will come in another test tomorrow. Jim - W0EB Park City, KS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX3 2 Meter Transverter
Got mine in the mail this morning. Virtually painless install that took all of 35 minutes and another 20 or so to finish reading the instructions and get it configured properly. Quick check on the local 2M repeater has it working on FM just fine with the repeater though I got reports of my TX audio being light and I did have to reconfigure the deviation as our local machine wants to see 4.5KHz instead of the default 3.5. I don't have a horizontal beam up for 2 meters yet (should be here next week some time) so I haven't checked the other modes yet. Right now the batteries are charging so I can haul it to our ham radio breakfast in the morning for a show and tell demo. The received audio sounds pretty distorted though. Almost as the RX is off frequency but tuning around while someone was transmitting didn't offer much change. This may be due to the way the DSP demodulates FM, not sure. Maybe Wayne will chime in after the holiday with an answer to this. Our repeater does have 5.0 KHz output deviation and isn't narrowbanded like many of the newer ones are so this might be the problem. There are a ton of repeaters here in KS and the surrounding states that still use the old standard of 4.5 KHz deviation so this could be a potential problem around here. However, I didn't get the transverter to operate FM repeaters with anyway so it's not really a complaint, merely an observation. All in all, it was extremely easy to install and configure but you DO need to read the manual and follow the instructions explicitly, especially when it comes to those super miniature coax cables for the local oscillator and antenna connections. A GOOD magnifier sure helps get those connections right - LOL. Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Current beta versions for KX3/PX3?
Been out of touch for almost a week - latest I have installed in the KX3 is 2.25 and the PX3 is 1.12 Are there any newer Beta or Field Test versions out yet? Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] OT: Bug key Dot Stabilizer Infomercial
Attention CW Bug users. Just a short reminder if you're experiencing scratchy dot problems due to contact bounce on your bug, I've resurrected Ted McElroy's mechanical Dot Stabilizer which, when installed and properly adjusted, helps eliminate around 90 percent of this problem. Doesn't wear out and gives more positive control than a piece of foam inserted in the movable contact. It can be easily installed (and removed if you sell the key and want to keep the stabilizer for another one). It works by placing a very small amount of tension on the moving dot contact to prevent bounce as the contacts separate which is the primary cause of the problem. Original theory of operation and some pictures of the original McElroy device and several of my prototypes at www.artifaxbooks.com/dotstabilizer.htm (pix of mine at the bottom of that page) I make them for all the popular makes models currently available and can custom make them to fit almost any bug if you can provide me with a picture of the key and diameter or thickness of the pendulum arm. Current items in inventory fit All Vibroplex models with the round pendulum, All McElroy models with the round pendulum All metric sized (such as the TW Olympic) and all models that use the flat pendulum arm to include metric sizes such as the Frattini Prestige Deluxe and all models of the military J-36 and current reproductions of it. This may be the last offering as I'm considering stopping production of these for a while due to other commitments so if you really need one (or more), get your request in. Off list contact please to w...@cox.net for pricing or further information. Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] OT: FS - CommRadio CR1A General Coverage Receiver
I have for sale a Comm Radio CR1A General Coverage SDR receiver that covers from low BC band up through the UHF bands (unfortunately minus 6 meters). I bought this 2 months ago for a special monitoring project and wound up using something different so this is on the chopping block. See http://www.commradio.com/ for full details on it. Paid $599.95 plus shipping, but will let it go here for $450 shipped. It is in 10 of 10 shape, non smoking environment and used only for initial testing here. It can be powered from the USB control/upgrade port, 9-15 volts DC or an internnal Lithium Ion battery that's also charged from the 9-15 volt or USB ports. Radio will operate at full volume from it's internal speaker from almost 8 hours on the internal battery which has been installed in this radio. The receiver has their latest firmware (version 1993) installed and upgrades when offered can be downloaded from their website listed above. Serious inquiries only by email please, off list to keep the clutter down. Jim Sheldon - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] OT: FS - CommRadio CR1A General Coverage Receiver
CR1A Receiver has been spoken for pending arrival of funds. Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] OT: Monthly Bug Dot Stabilizer info
Attention CW Bug users. Just a short reminder if you're experiencing scratchy dot problems due to contact bounce on your bug, I've resurrected Ted McElroy's mechanical Dot Stabilizer which, when installed and properly adjusted, helps eliminate around 90 percent of this problem. Doesn't wear out and gives more positive control than a piece of foam inserted in the movable contact. It can be easily installed (and removed if you sell the key and want to keep the stabilizer for another one). It works by placing a very small amount of tension on the moving dot contact to prevent bounce as the contacts separate which is the primary cause of the problem. I make them for all the popular makes models currently available and also can make them to fit almost any bug if you can provide me with a picture of the key and diameter or thickness of the pendulum arm. Off list contact please to w...@cox.net for pricing or further information. Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] OT: Dot Stabilizers for Bugs
Finally received my 2mm diameter milling cutters so I can now use precision tooling to machine the slot in the stabilizers for the J-36, Lightning Bug, Champion, Japanese Coffin Bug and the European flat pendulum bugs. I no longer need to cut them with a saw so they come out with much smoother slots and one size seems to fit all of the bugs requiring slotted stabilizers. See earlier posts or email me off list for further details and pricing. Jim Sheldon - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] OT: Mechanical Dot Stabilizers for Bug Keys
The mechanical stabilizers I've been making for bugs have been extremely well received and I thank my customers for their kind words reviews. The orders have finally slowed down a bit and since finally obtaining a decent bench-top mill/drill I've been able to get a few ahead and now have some of the Vibroplex round pendulum versions in stock for immediate shipment. I also have prepared blanks in stock for the McElroy and Metric round pendulum types that use a larger diameter rod so all that's necessary is for the proper sized hole to be drilled and chamfered to send these as well. The flat pendulum types still have to be made as ordered because I'm still waiting on the right sized cutting bit (back ordered) to allow me to cut the slot on the mill. Right now I have to rough it out on the jigsaw and file to size. Thanks again to all those that have ordered and are now using them. Any inquiries should be direct email to me rather than on the reflector to keep the off topic clutter to a minimum. Jim Sheldon - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Semi-Auto (Bug) key Dot Stabilizer Update
Bug Dot Stabilizer, August 2014 update: I currently make Dot Stabilizers (a T.R. McElroy invention from the 1930's - see www.artifaxbooks.com/dotstabilizer.htm for history theory) for the Vibroplex, Speed-X and McElroy keys having the round pendulum and bugs with the flat pendulum, such as the Vibroplex Lightning Bug, Champion and WW2 military J-36 bugs (including the Lionel models) which are based on the Lightning Bug design. I can customize them for other bugs such as the Japanese Hi Mound (Coffin) bug, European made (metric sizes) bugs, etc. as long as you can supply me with the diameter (round) or thickness (flat) of the pendulum and a sharply focused digital photo of the actual bug you want it for. There is no extra charge for this customization as it stands right now. They can be made out of either aluminum or brass. They mount to the arm with a socket head set screw and the proper Allen wrench is included along with a printed set of instructions explaining installation and proper adjustment. Also, they are made entirely by hand so there may be slight differences between each one (won't affect the operation at all). I recommend the aluminum ones as they are lighter and don't affect the top speed of the bug as much as the brass ones do. The prices are $20 post paid for the aluminum and $25 for the brass ones to U.S. customers. I was charging $20 for either aluminum or brass, but I've run out of surplus brass and had to buy some at current new brass prices which are considerably higher than what I had to pay for the surplus stock. Internationally, they are $35 for Aluminum and $40 (U.S. Funds) for the brass ones. They will be sent International First Class mail. If you decide to order one or more, I will need the make/model of the bug(s) you want stabilizers for, whether they are left or right handed (the bug, not you) and be sure to include your mailing address as well. The preferred method of payment is Pay Pal and my PP address is: w...@cox.net . For International customers I'll only accept payment by PayPal. I will take personal checks or USPS money orders from U.S. domestic customers, made out to Aubrey J. Sheldon, sent to my QRZ mailing address. I'll be happy to answer any further questions you may have. Jim Sheldon - W0EB 2029 East Evanston Dr. Park City, KS 67219-1618 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] OT: Price Drop - current production Vibroplex Blue Racer Key
One only price drop on the Vibroplex Blue Racer bug I listed several days ago - it's just over a year old and was purchased at Dayton last year for almost $230. It has the blue base and jeweled pivot bearings. I'll include an extra weight to help slow it down below 20 wpm if desired. It has become surplus to my needs here and I'm willing to let it go for $170 shipped anywhere in the U.S. lower 48. USPS Money Order or PayPal accepted. High resolution pictures are available by email on request but this key is a 9 out of 10 with a minor scratch on the label (there when I got it). Serial number is 400,020. Anyone interested, please email me off list and first email (by date/time sent) gets right of first refusal. Jim Sheldon - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] OT: For Sale Current Production Vibroplex Blue Racer Bug
I have for sale a current production Vibroplex Blue Racer bug - it's just over a year old and was purchased at Dayton last year for almost $230. It has the blue base and jeweled pivot bearings. I'll include an extra weight to help slow it down below 20 wpm if desired. It has become surplus to my needs here and I'm willing to let it go for $175 plus USPS medium flat rate box shipping which is currently $12.35 anywhere in the U.S. USPS Money Order or PayPal accepted. High resolution pictures are available by email on request but this key is a 9 out of 10 with a minor scratch on the label (there when I got it). Serial number is 400,020. Anyone interested, please email me off list and first email (by date/time sent) gets right of first refusal. Jim Sheldon - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] OT: Bug Dot Stabilizer
Bug users on the list - I've confirmed a design that works on the old Japanese Skillman the newer Hi Mound coffin style bugs with the flat pendulum plastic top cover. I now make them to fit just about any bug out there as long as I can get the diameter of the round pendulum, thickness of the flat pendulum and at least a picture of the vibrating dot contact so I can determine the shape of the pre-tensioner hook. There has been a slight price change for ones made from brass. Aluminum ones are still $20 post paid domestic and $35 post paid to Canada and other international countries that accept U.S. International First Class postage. Customs charges (if any) are the responsibility of the international customer. Anyone interested, please email me off list and please don't comment on the list to keep off topic clutter to a minimum out of respect for the Elecraft users here. Jim Sheldon - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] A Good Antenna Length?
Been there, done that one too. Hamfest in Concordia, KS back in the early 80's just after I retired from the Army. Used an old Ten-Tec Argonaut and loaded the entire gutter system at the motel the hamfest was held at. There was so much corrosion in the joints that even the 5 watt Argonaut wiped out TV reception throughout the whole motel. Worked a whole bunch of stations on 20 meters too. Good thing they never figured out where the problem was coming from - LOL! Jim - W0EB -- Original Message -- From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com To: Nr4c n...@widomaker.com Cc: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Jim GM jim.gmfo...@gmail.com Sent: 7/4/2014 6:20:40 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A Good Antenna Length? On Jul 4, 2014, at 4:01 PM, Nr4c n...@widomaker.com wrote: I once worked a friend who'd just moved and was using a GutterTron ant in the CQWW. Yeah, the gutter and downspout fed against a ground-rod. Another friend loaded up the liner in his chimney, called a GutterTron. I worked all over the country on 10 and 15 meters recently using a large metal window frame (5' x 8' picture window) as the antenna. I used alligator clips directly from the KX3 to two spots on the frame, experimenting with spacing. This is not described in the literature, but it worked. The ATU tuned up the window frame to ~1.0:1 on 20-6 meters. Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to w...@cox.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] FS: [K1] 2 band modules
I have for sale 1 wired aligned 40 20 meter 2 band board and one new in the bag 17 15 meter board that's not built. I went the 4 band module for my K1 so these are not needed here. (my K1 is not for sale, just these 2 band modules). Please reply off list if you're interested and we'll talk about price and shipping. Jim Sheldon - W0EB w...@cox.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] OT: Mechanical Dot Stabilizer for Bug type keys
Back home from vacation and again taking orders for the Dot Stabilizers. All models of Vibroplex bugs, McElroy Bugs and the Les Logan or Johnson Speed-X bugs as well as some others as long as you can supply me dimensions and pictures - Email me off list please to keep the clutter down. If you don't know what this is, see http://artifaxbooks.com/dotstabilizer.htm for the theory and pictures of the original plus several of the re-designed ones I make. Jim - W0EB w...@cox.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Good to see Elecraft at Sea-Pac
It's also good to see that Wayne AND his sense of humor survived Sea Pac. My wife and I are heading out to HamCom in Plano, TX this week to give Eric his wife a hand there. Hopefully they'll return with their wits intact as well. W0EB __ And if your hat ever needs new firmware, it'll be free. Wayne __ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] OT: Scratchy Dot reducer for Bug type keys, Update#2
For those operators who use bugs and were interested in the mechanical dot stabilizer I make but were told they weren't available for the models with the flat pendulum such as the Vibroplex Champion, Lightning Bug and the various models of Signal Corps J-36 made by both Vibroplex and Lionel, They are now available. I was able to borrow both a Vibroplex Champion and a Lionel J-36 from a friend's collection to proof the design which is just slightly different from the round pendulum models due to the difference in the geometry of the U shaped movable dot contact. Same price as the ones for the round pendulum models, $20 post paid domestic and $20 plus necessary postage to international destinations. Theory of operation and some pictures may be seen at http://artifaxbooks.com/dotstabilizer.htm Models for which the Mechanical Dot Stabilizer is available: All Vibroplex models with the Round Pendulum (Original, Blue Racer, etc.) All Vibroplex models with the Flat Pendulum (Champion, Lightning Bug) Vibroplex WW2 Signal Corps J-36 Lionel WW2 Signal Corps J-36 All McElroy models with the 3/16 Round Pendulum TAC models (made in collaboration with McElroy) with the 3/16 Round Pendulum All Les Logan and E.F. Johnson Speed-X models (Same diameter Round Pendulum as Vibroplex) Some others such as the Alberto Frattini models with the Flat Pendulum may be able to be fabricated on a one by one custom basis. I'll be on vacation from Thursday, June 12 through Sunday, June 22 so any orders during that time will have to wait until I get back. Again, I'll take orders up until this coming Tuesday and resume taking orders after returning from vacation. Order cutoff is Tuesday, June 10th to allow time to fabricate and ship any orders received by that time. Any orders arriving after the 10th of June will be in the queue and will ship as quickly as possible after my return. If ordering, payment may be made by PayPal or USPS Money Order. BE SURE TO INCLUDE THE MAKE AND MODEL OF YOUR BUG and whether it's for a Flat or Round pendulum. PayPal address is: Aubrey Sheldon w...@cox.net Money Orders should be made out to Aubrey J. Sheldon and sent to: Jim Sheldon - W0EB 2029 East Evanston Dr. Park City, KS 67219-1618 Thank you for your consideration, Jim Sheldon - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] OT: Dot Stabilizer add on for Bug Key - update
When I made my initial post yesterday, I forgot to mention some very pertinent information about the device. The theory and pictures of the McElroy original device can be seen at http://artifaxbooks.com/dotstabilizer.htm and Tom French, W1IMQ who owns and maintains that historical site, graciously posted links to several pictures of the ones that I make, mounted on 3 different make models of my own bugs along with my email address. You can find the pictures and links near the bottom of that page. The ones I currently make are specifically for the Vibroplex, Speed-X and McElroy keys that have the pendulum that the weights slide on. At this time, I do not make them for those with the flat pendulum such as the Vibroplex Lightning Bug, Champion or the old military J-36 bugs. I do, however, have a prototype in beta test that I believe will fit the flat pendulum keys so hopefully I'll be able to offer one for those models in the very near future. Hope this clears up any questions. Jim Sheldon - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] OT: More complete information on the Dot Stabilizer for Bugs.
More complete information pertaining to the Dot Stabilizer for semi-automatic Bug keys that helps eliminate the scratchy dots that occur due to dot contact bounce in many of them. There is a technique for using a piece of high density foam that will cure many of the problems, but not all foam is created equal and while certainly cheaper, it doesn't always work in all instances as I found from over 6 months of experimenting. Quite by accident I found the following information and have decided to attempt a resurrection of the device. The theory and pictures of the McElroy original device can be seen at http://artifaxbooks.com/dotstabilizer.htm and Tom French, W1IMQ who owns and maintains that historical site, graciously posted links to several pictures of the ones that I make, mounted on 3 different make models of my own bugs along with my email address. You can find the pictures and links near the bottom of that page. The ones I currently make are specifically for the Vibroplex, Speed-X and McElroy keys that have the pendulum that the weights slide on. At this time, I do not make them for those with the flat pendulum such as the Vibroplex Lightning Bug, Champion or the old military J-36 bugs. I do, however, have a prototype in beta test that I believe will fit the flat pendulum keys so hopefully I'll be able to offer one for those models in the very near future. Hope this clears up any questions. Jim Sheldon - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] OT: Scratchy Dot reducer for Bug type keys
This is kind of a feeler email to see if there's any interest for a product I've sort of resurrected. I don't know how many list subscribers use a Semi-Automatic Bug key for CW when most rigs have built in keyers now, but I have been hearing more bugs on the air lately, mainly amongst the QRO operators and I've heard some really excellent sounding ones and some really horrible sounding ones. Not talking about the operator's fists, but the really scratchy dots inherent in the mechanical contact on the vibrating Dit generator. This contact is usually a bent, flat spring and the cause of the scratchies is extra contact bounce on contact break as the spring becomes free to vibrate on it's own as the contacts separate. Ted McElroy, who held the CW receiving record for many years and some say that record hasn't been officially broken yet, came up with a mechanical device that he incorporated into the contacts on the bugs he marketed back in the 1920's and 30's. I've come up with a hand made version of this dot contact stabilizer that eliminates the need for a capacitor across the terminals of most bugs and almost completely eliminates the scratchy dot syndrome when it's properly adjusted. I've been using one on each of my 4 bugs and it makes them sound really good on the air (within the limitations of my fist) and it makes the bugs much easier to send decent CW with. I've decided to market them on a limited basis as I have to hand make each one and I'm not looking to get rich selling them, but I've hit on a $20 postage paid price per device within the US and $20 plus whatever shipping costs for international customers on a case by case basis. They are made mostly of aluminum bar stock with a couple of set screws and the adjustable piece of music wire to tame the contact. Included in the price are complete adjustment instructions and the proper Allen wrench for the set screws. Preferred payment is PayPal but I will also accept USPS money orders from US Domestic Customers. PayPal only from international customers and they must have a PayPal account and a PayPal verified address. Email me off list for ordering instructions or for further details. Jim Sheldon - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Problems with erratic USB/serial connection
Dennis, What Doug said and the fact that the Chinese plagiarized the Prolific chip a while back but didn't get an exact copy, so Prolific fixed their drivers to recognize the fake chips and stop working. That seems to have caused some people problems with even the legitimate ones like Elecraft sold originally. I wound up getting a USB programmer for one of the TYT handi-talkies that had the fake Prolific chip in it. Screwed up everything for a while. Then I found out that the TYT used the same type of cable the Kenwood ones do and I went to a real RS-232 programming cable cable from Kenwood that worked just fine. That could be the problem you're running into. Jim - W0EB -- Original Message -- From: Doug Person via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 5/27/2014 3:31:49 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Problems with erratic USB/serial connection Maybe the best move is to go with the latest FTDI serial -to-usb cable. They have improved quite a bit over 6 years or more. 73, Doug -- K0DXV On 5/27/2014 1:01 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: Elecraft switched to FTDI chips in mid-2010, so the Prolific driver isn't used for more recent cables. This page has drivers for both chips. http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm#drvrs wunder K6WRU On May 27, 2014, at 9:11 AM, Dennis McAlpine dbmcalp...@earthlink.net wrote: I have been using the KUSB USB/serial converter between my K3 and PC for both DXLab and n1mm. Lately, I have been having trouble with erratic frequency readings, mainly on n1mm but sometimes on DXLab. On n1mm, this seems to happen mainly when I change bands or after the radio has been in standby without transmitting for a while. I also have to run the USB at 19200 rather than 38400. I updated the Prolific driver with no effect. Anyone got a solution to this problem? Barring that, what are people using for a USB/serial converter now days since I have used the old KUSB for many years now? Thanks. 73, Dennis, K2SX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to wun...@wunderwood.org -- Walter Underwood wun...@wunderwood.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to k0...@aol.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to w...@cox.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX3 Heatsinks
Thanks to the confusion concerning the source of the KX3 Heatsink a couple of days ago, I wound up ordering the one manufactured by Pro Audio engineering. It arrived this morning and I installed it in less than a half hour. I think it deserves a quick review here as everything necessary was included including some heat sink compound. There are three options as to how it can be installed. Option 1 is no case modifications and no heat sink grease used. Option 2 is no case modifications, heat sink compound used on the PA transistors inside the KX3 case only. Option 3 requires removing the powder coating on the outside of the bottom half of the KX3's case in the same area it's factory removed behind the PA transistors and coating the area behind each transistor, the back of the transistors and the outside of the case in the area the powder coating was removed as well as the bare area on the heatsink. I chose Option 2 and it was very easy to do without performing the suggested separation of the PC board from the bottom half of the case. After removing the KX3's original heat sink plate, carefully bend the PA transistors forward just enough to get a toothpick between them and the back of the case. Using the supplied heat sink compound, lightly coat the back of both transistors and the back of the case where the powder coating was left off at the factory. Carefully move the transistors back into contact with the KX3's case, insert the two end screws in the new heat sink and just snug them. Next insert the two screws that hold the PA transistors, using a pair of tweezers to position and hold the nuts. Once the nuts are properly started on those screws, tighten the other two screws holding the heat sink to the case and then tighten the two that hold the PA transistors. CAUTION, one of the 4 screws supplied with the new heat sink is much longer than the other three. This screw MUST be used in the hole of the heat sink on the side of the KX3 that contains the power connector - if you use it anywhere else, the KX3 could be damaged by that screw contacting something inside the case. It's purpose is to pass through the hole used to keep the KX3's roofing filter module from coming unplugged if it's installed. Operating the KX3 on RTTY used to get the back of it pretty warm if I did a lot of transmitting though I never bothered to check the PA temperature (probably should have). Because I hadn't checked it before, I didn't check the temp during the after install test either, just used the feel of the case to judge. I ran the KX3 key down for around 10 minutes at 10 watts output into my big dummy load and periodically felt the heat sink during that time. The power never folded back and I couldn't really detect much warmup of the heat sink after those 10 minutes so in my opinion, this one works just fine also. Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
