[Elecraft] Elecraft K3/P3 last-time order
Hi,Full Duplex is TX and Rx at the same time, but on different freqs, A repeater is full duplex. Half Duplex is Tx OR Rx each different freqs and not at the same time. Your HH or mobile is Half duplex..One you missed is Simplex which is Tx OR Rx on the same freq. You HH or mobile can be simplex.73Jim HK7sss In a message dated 4/20/2021 10:59:30 AM Pacific Standard Time, jasimm...@pinewooddata.com writes: What is the difference between 'half dupl' and full dupl'? -de John NI0K __ 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] XG50 stock
Hi,According to the Application Note anything that is stable will work, in other words your 6 meter transmitter turned down will work.73Jim hk7...@aol.com In a message dated 3/22/2021 12:56:10 PM Pacific Standard Time, ju...@juliatuttle.net writes: Hi, I noticed the XG50 is out of stock and not listed on the shipping statuspage. Is it discontinued? If so, can anyone recommend something similar inprice (kit or prebuilt) that can be used for the KX3 extended VFOtemperature compensation procedure? 73, Julie__Elecraft mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.htmlMessage delivered to k7...@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 Failure w/ KX2
According to KXPA100 Firmware notes 1.34 flashing Power On Led means PA is in bypass. 73 Jim H K7SSS In a message dated 1/18/2021 9:47:06 AM Pacific Standard Time, elecraft@mailman.qth.net writes: What does a flashing KXPA100 power ON LED mean? Keeping Watch-shu Joe Shuman, NZ8P__Elecraft mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.htmlMessage delivered to k7...@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Firmware numbers
Hi,Several years ago Elecraft explained the firmware numbers. Lets use 2.86. The 2 is a major upgrade from 1. The point 86 is a minor or a bug fix. If the point 86 jumps to point 89 it means multiple improvements/bug fixes. Reading the latest fwnotes for an Elecraft product might explain the changes. Hope this helps/explains firmware numbers. 73Jim HK7SSS __ 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] Tuning Random-Length Wire Antenna with K3 Internal Tuner??
I agree on the overthinking. How about the Elecraft AX1 ant? All you need extra is coax and a tripod. It takes me 10-15 min max to get on the air. The only limitation is no 80, 60 and 10 meters Sorta works on these bands if you play with the whip and use the ATU. YMMV 73Jim Hk7sss. In a message dated 12/13/2020 12:40:10 PM Pacific Standard Time, ghyoung...@gmail.com writes: I can’t help but think we’re over-thinking this. I think the original post was regarding ‘portable' operation. When I go portable I don’t carry a large antenna with lots of wire or weight. I usually carry a 41’ (non-resonant) wire with a 9:1 unun rated at 300w watts, and a throwing line and weight to get the far end of the wire up in a tree. I have a large OCFD and a 40’ fiberglass’s mast to get it up, but frankly, for quickie portable, getting the center pole staked and up and guyed is more trouble than its worth. If it was for a weekend or a week, maybe. But I’d rather spend the time operating. I’ve used the simple wire with both a K3 and KX3 with internal ATUs. Works fine. Nothing has ever cooked. The internal ATUs typically get SWR to 1.2:1 or better. Feedline is 25 feet of RG-58 choked off a foot before the radio termination. Sure, some power is getting lost in the tuner, the balun, the feedline, the connectors, human absorption, whatever. But … Grant NQ5T __ 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] KXPD2 screws
Hi Al,The screws are 4X40 1/2 " length. Elecraft # is E700245.. I highly recommend using these because of the printed circuit board behind the case and impossible to see. You might try the British Elecraft distributer.Oh, the KXPD3 uses the same screw..73,Jim HK7sss In a message dated 11/16/2020 1:39:46 PM Pacific Standard Time, elecraft@mailman.qth.net writes: Hello,I’ve been offered a secondhand KXPD2 key for my KX3 but it’s missing the screws to attach it to the radio’s case. I’m loath to experiment with random fasteners so could someone please inform me what size the retaining screws are?Thank you,Al G4VSQ Sent from my iPhone__Elecraft mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.htmlMessage delivered to k7...@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K1]CW Tune Led for Elecraft K2/K1
Hi,It took awhile to find this site. You will have to dig though it. http://www.mmccs.com/mmarc/n0ss/I hope this helps,73 Jim H k7sss In a message dated 10/15/2020 6:10:40 AM Pacific Standard Time, grazi...@roccon.com writes: Hello, someone out there still have the kit for CE Tune Led modification for the Elecraft K2 (or K1) ?Or any information where is possible to find it ? Thanks a lot, Graziano IW2NOY / W2NOY __ 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] Case for K4
Hi ,I believe Rose is still making cases. Try"elecraftcov...@gmail.com"Jim HK7sss In a message dated 10/8/2020 12:03:47 AM Pacific Standard Time, r...@rcallen.com writes: Does anyone know if Rose (?) is still making cases for Elecraft equipment? Richard W5SXD __Elecraft mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.htmlMessage delivered to k7...@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Cheap keyer paddle?
Hi,Here is a club link for a portable paddle.http://www.w8cso.org/teneke.php 73
Jim HK7SSS In a message dated 9/18/2020 11:41:51 AM Pacific Standard Time,
k6...@foothill.net writes:
On 9/17/2020 10:09 PM, Alan Bloom wrote:
> I am currently "sheltering in place" far from home and would like to set
> up a station here. I'm an 11-hour drive from home so I need to buy all
> new accessories.
>
> I already have a good Vibroplex key paddle at home so I don't need
> another high-quality one. The good ones seem to start at around $175,
> which is way more than I want to pay for temporary use. I once made a
> homebrew paddle made out of bent aluminum sheet metal and a pair of
> micro switches for the dot and dash contacts. ("A Lightweight Homemade
> Keyer Paddle", QST, July 2009). I was satisfied with that paddle, so
> you can see that I am not obsessive about "feel".
>
> So who makes a decent, inexpensive key paddle? (By the way, I don't
> need the iambic feature, so a single-lever model would be fine.)
>
> Alan N1AL
>
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Re: [Elecraft] test again
Hi You made it through the reflector. However please use text not anything else Also please include your name and call.73Jim H k7sss In a message dated 9/11/2020 11:36:36 AM Pacific Standard Time, elecraft@mailman.qth.net writes: __Elecraft mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.htmlMessage delivered to k7...@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 Power Out Issue
Hi,The Operators manual rev A7, says a minimum of 13.8 v to get !00 W output. There have been several posts in the past that if the dc is less than 13.8 results in less than 100 w output from the KXPA100. 73Jim HK7SSS In a message dated 9/7/2020 11:38:19 AM Pacific Standard Time, n...@comcast.net writes: I have noticed over the past weeks that my KXPA100 will not put out any morethan 70-80 watts when I am running my KX3 showing 100 watts output. Theattenuator is not on. I have two antennas. One is a 3 element yagi that isbelow 1.2:1 on all bands without the tuner, so when I tune, it just tweaksit. Still only 80 W out. My other antenna is a MyAntennas 10-80 EFHW, alsoresonant below 1.5:1 on 80 and 40, the primary bands I operate on. I get 70watts out on that antenna. Everything is grounded properly. This is afairly recent issue. I have tried the amp with my KX2 as well, to make sure it is an amp problemand not a radio problem, and I get the same result of reduced power output. Any thoughts? Thanks, Terry N7TB__ __ 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] KX2 plexiglass
Hi, I also have an early s/n KX2, 024X. I had the same problem of the bowed Plexiglas cover. My cure was to grid off 1/16th strip on each end and elongate the screw holes carefully. No more bowing. GL 73 Jim H K7SSS In a message dated 8/24/2020 4:34:59 PM Pacific Standard Time, n7...@arrl.net writes: Hi folks-got a bit of an unusual issue with the plexiglass readout cover for my KX2. I use it a lot portable and SOTA and on an activation last week noticed that I had a few tiny interlopers crawling underneath the covering adding moving symbols to the display:)). After inspecting I noted that the plexiglass has slightly warped and bows up in the middle just enough to let the occasional spider mite or piece of vegetation to slip under the glass. I could put a small bead of caulk I guess but it’s such a small gap. Probably the result of having the radio outside a lot in the sun-but that’s what it’s designed for! Kinda fun to watch them dance around with the changing display Dan Presley 503-701-3871danpresley@me. com n7...@arrl.net __Elecraft mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.htmlMessage delivered to k7...@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Programmers Reference
Hi Bill,Also try Fred Cady (SK) site, www.ke7x.com. It has quite a bit on macros.73Jim H K7sssIn a message dated 8/18/2020 1:06:52 PM Pacific Standard Time, maxr...@gmail.com writes: I just got a K-Pod and I'm in the process of teaching myself how to writemacros. Is there any more user friendly documentation than theElecraft Programmer's Reference Rev G5, 2/20/19? Maybe a list of existing macros for the K3? Bill - W3PNM__Elecraft mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.htmlMessage delivered to k7...@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 PX3 desktop stand
Hi,I'd like to add the PAE power supply. Small, noise free.73 Jim H k7sss In a message dated 8/10/2020 6:57:14 AM Pacific Standard Time, gio.fl...@gmail.com writes: GiRls, You might also consider a power-splutter cable from ProAudio Engineering. 73, John K4ARQ On Sun, Aug 9, 2020, 16:19 Ron Bell via Elecraft wrote: > Any recommendation for a desktop stand for a KX3 and PX3 that would keep > both at proper angle and manage the wires? > > __ > 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 gio.fl...@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 k7...@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 PX3 desktop stand
Hi,Try No Georgia Qrp club. www.nogaqrp.org. Nice stand to stack a KX3 and a PX3.73JIm H k7sss In a message dated 8/9/2020 1:20:13 PM Pacific Standard Time, elecraft@mailman.qth.net writes: Any recommendation for a desktop stand for a KX3 and PX3 that would keepboth at proper angle and manage the wires? __Elecraft mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.htmlMessage delivered to k7...@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 Powered speaker suggestions?
Ron,For a station speakers I use an older model of the West Mountain COMspkr. Works fine on KX2, KX3 and my laptop. 73Jim H k7sss In a message dated 8/3/2020 7:01:01 PM Pacific Standard Time, wa2...@optonline.net writes: I prefer to operate without headphones, but find the audio output from my KX-3 to be too weak to be usable, and the rigs' audio amp is not up to driving an external speaker very well. Any suggestions, or powered speaker recommendations? Ron, WA2EIO. __Elecraft mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.htmlMessage delivered to k7...@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KXBC3 Charging source
Highly recommend the Pro Audio Engineering.com power supply. model PAE-Kx3373Jim Hk7sss In a message dated 7/19/2020 7:37:47 PM Pacific Standard Time, elecraft@mailman.qth.net writes: I am looking for recommendation for a compact switching power supply product to recharge my KX3 via the installed KXBC3. I had been using a Bioenno external battery pack, but have decided to start using internal NiMH batteries when on the road.73, DaveKA1DA__Elecraft mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.htmlMessage delivered to k7...@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Opposite Sideband Null -- Follow Up
Hi,I got several error codes on my KX3 about a year ago. I sent it back for repairs and upgrades as it is 0250+ s/n. Most error codes were cause by the defective ribbon cable between the front and rear boards. One code was a cracked resistor on the KXFL3. Repairs were done quick and got a complete retest and upgrades. Sure works better now. 73Jim H K7SSS In a message dated 7/18/2020 9:24:19 PM Pacific Standard Time, ghyoung...@gmail.com writes: Six weeks or so ago, I put up a couple of posts asking if anyone had had an issue with opposite sideband null on their KX3. I was having a problem getting a good null when FL3 was selected, although I had very deep nulls with FL2 or FL1. I wasn’t motivated to check because of a perceived problem. I had simply decided to rerun the null procedure on a “just because” basis, for the same reason any radio I own ends up on the bench periodically for a checkup and alignment. I didn’t get any response from the list, so I presume this isn’t something most have rechecked. In any case, Elecraft support suggested my results indicated a defective KXFL3. After receiving and very carefully installing a new one, sure ’nuf. All is fine now. My subjective impression is that tuning around with narrow CW sounds “cleaner” since I have a good null on all bands and all filter settings. I don’t really know if the original KXFL3 was DOA (although it was no doubt checked by Elecraft prior to shipment), if it suffered a random or infant failure, or if I was careless with the KXFL3 board while doing the initial kit build a few years ago. Could certainly and perhaps most likely have been the latter. Calibration is probably worth doing once in a while anyway. Components age and drift, and, no matter what, things just happen. And I did get excellent support from Elecraft while working through the problem. Grant NQ5T __ 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] KX2 FW update
HI I just noticed a firmware update for the KX2. 3.00/152. It's on the Elecraft firmware KX2 page. 73Jim Hk7sss __ 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] Prolly a dumb mistake... no internal speaker output
My K3 in the 2800 sn range had intermittent internal speaker. I eventually found the pins on the audio card had poor solder connections. The plug and wire from the speaker were OK. Never had further problems. Jim H K7SSS In a message dated 5/17/2020 12:08:51 PM Pacific Standard Time, d...@elecraft.com writes: Perhaps the internal speaker has become unplugged? Dick, K6KR > On May 17, 2020, at 11:57, Chuck Chandler wrote: > > I tried setting SPKRS = 1 with no change. > > I plugged the two external speakers back in, and they are working normally. > > >> On Sun, May 17, 2020 at 1:09 PM Ron Manfredi wrote: >> >> Try the default for speakers; set it to "1"? >> >> Ron WA2EIO >> >> >> >>> On 5/17/2020 2:00 PM, Chuck Chandler wrote: >>> We are in the process of packing to move and I have to down-size the mess >>> on my operating desk. As part of that the K3S was moved back and forth, >>> and I removed the two external speakers I had been using. >>> >>> Now that I've done that I get no audio when the headphones are unplugged >>> from the front jack. The rear phones and speaker jacks are now empty. >>> >>> Menu CONFIG:SPKRS = 2 >>> Menu SPKR+PH = no (but setting to YES doesn't make the internal speakers >>> work either) >>> PH.R SW is set to -- >>> >>> I've looked at the manual and the Cady book, nothing jumps out at me. >>> >>> Any other buttons to push before I take the cover off? >>> >> __ >> 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 chandler...@gmail.com > > > > -- > 73 de Chuck, WS1L > > chandler...@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 d...@elecraft.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 k7...@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Establishing A New Station
Hi,I hear stations not great but any ant is better than none! I normally use the AX1 on the ocean beach or up at Mt. Rainier NP parking lot. I live on the 3rd floor facing west and have a counterpoise stretched out behind the couch. My radio is a KX3 with a PX3 in the apartment while I'm out (pre virus) in the field I used a KX2. Much quicker setup and simpler with the KX2. I can be on the air in 10-15 min max. Also the noise floor is commonly S0. You can hear people @S1 clearly in the field. Really weird! Lots of Fun. 73Jim Hk7sss In a message dated 5/13/2020 8:32:22 PM Pacific Standard Time, brianchapn...@rogers.com writes: And how does the AX1 perform from inside your Apartment? What floor are you on? Brian VE3GMZ Sent via BlackBerry Hub+ Inbox for Android Original Message From: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: May 13, 2020 4:14 p.m. To: kg9hfr...@gmail.com; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Reply to: k7...@aol.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Establishing A New Station Hi all, I live in a senior apartment. There is no balcony so my best is the Elecraft AX1 with the extra 40 mtr coil right next to the window. No fiddling just assemble.Set the dip switch for the band and you are on the air. 10 min max and if you change freq retune the ATU. 73Jim Hk7sss In a message dated 5/13/2020 12:59:29 PM Pacific Standard Time, kg9hfr...@gmail.com writes: Hmm not a a permanent situation but I tried for years now to put up a small antenna, end fed whip etc when at my condo. I ended up with an AlexLoop and never looked back. Best contact was on 20 meters, 2,000 miles on 2 watts, SSB on 17 meters. -73- Frank KG9H kg9hfr...@gmail.com > On May 13, 2020, at 2:42 PM, brianchapn...@rogers.com wrote: > > Your mention of apartment living perked my interest as I will be moving into > a condo on the 34th floor in a few months. I'll have a beautiful unobstructed > view. An antenna has been on my mind. I don't like the idea of dropping a > wire from the balcony. The wind could cause trouble. Im thinking of a loop. > I've had good luck with them. Any thoughts? > > Brian VE3GMZ __ 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 brianchapn...@rogers.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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Establishing A New Station
Hi all, I live in a senior apartment. There is no balcony so my best is the Elecraft AX1 with the extra 40 mtr coil right next to the window. No fiddling just assemble.Set the dip switch for the band and you are on the air. 10 min max and if you change freq retune the ATU. 73Jim Hk7sss In a message dated 5/13/2020 12:59:29 PM Pacific Standard Time, kg9hfr...@gmail.com writes: Hmm not a a permanent situation but I tried for years now to put up a small antenna, end fed whip etc when at my condo. I ended up with an AlexLoop and never looked back. Best contact was on 20 meters, 2,000 miles on 2 watts, SSB on 17 meters. -73- Frank KG9H kg9hfr...@gmail.com > On May 13, 2020, at 2:42 PM, brianchapn...@rogers.com wrote: > > Your mention of apartment living perked my interest as I will be moving into > a condo on the 34th floor in a few months. I'll have a beautiful unobstructed > view. An antenna has been on my mind. I don't like the idea of dropping a > wire from the balcony. The wind could cause trouble. Im thinking of a loop. > I've had good luck with them. Any thoughts? > > Brian VE3GMZ __ 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] Which Paddle?
Hi,My suggestions on options. Get the ATU, it tunes anything. If you are going to do SOTA, you need a battery and a charger. The KX2 internal battery is not cheap but it is inside the radio so you won't forget it and it is light weight. Mine lasts many hours. I'm not a CW operator so I can't say much but the KXPD2 is slightly lighter and the adjustment tool is part of the paddle. Jim HK7SSS In a message dated 5/4/2020 6:44:32 PM Pacific Standard Time, elecraft@mailman.qth.net writes: Well, gotta make up my mind on which paddle to order along with the radio. Just checked and my CU deposited what I thought the cost of a complete station should be into my account. These isolate in place options are dangerous, it was to easy to do this on-line. Not sure I want to spend it now though - preliminary buyer’s remorse? Think I’ll go over everything again, maybe have forgotten something. Let's see, antenna and feed line, check; inverted V support pole, check; and radio, check (except what paddle). Haven’t nailed down exactly what all other options might as well be purchased along with the radio either. That’s ok, got about a week before moving out to a nice country hill side a handful of miles out of the city limits. Been looking forward to this for a long time and want to savor it for a while. __Elecraft mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.htmlMessage delivered to k7...@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT: The Colpitts mystery
Hi all,This brings back old memories. In 1962, I was in Vocational School in St Paul, MN studying Electronics. My instructors told me to get a 1st Phone w radar endorsement as it would make it easier to get a job. So I did at the FCC office in St Paul, and since then every job I had, required a 1st or 2nd class and some jobs a radar endorsement.I had to renewed it by getting 5 endorsements from officials in charge of the stations. I did not like it when it was converted to General Radio Telephone and life time.I got my ham license in 2011 as I could not do CW. I tried but always failed. 73Jim HK7SSS In a message dated 4/29/2020 4:10:24 PM Pacific Standard Time, jasimm...@pinewooddata.com writes: I took my Extra at the FCC in St Paul somewhere 1985-1987. It was about 6 months before the FCC testing ended. I wanted to get it out of the way before the VE program started. Fear of the unknown, I guess. I worked as a VE early on in the program. I've seen some abuses, but overall I think it is a great change for us hams. 73, -de John NI0K __ 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] KX2 Safe Operating PA Temperature
Hi,I have a KX3 in the 600 s/n range. There was a enlarged heatsink kit for radio's under 7500 s/n which doubled the time for the PA's to cut back. It's still listed on Elecraft's web site. Easy to install, no soldering. 73Jim HK7sss In a message dated 3/27/2020 8:39:00 AM Pacific Standard Time, st...@kj5t.net writes: It does sound like the KX2/KX3 are pretty tough little radios. I had heard of some heatsink issues in earlier KX3s, not sure if that is true or not. It sounds like 61C is fine. For the record the time that it got that hot running 10 watts was SSB and I was doing a continual (recorded) CQ. I only run digital modes at 5 watts or less. Again I appreciate all the feedback, I have KX2 number 617, bought it in June 2016 but it sadly it gets neglected at times, doing a bit more FT8/FT4 though now, especially since i am stuck at my apartment. 73 de KJ5T __ 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] P3 Goodness and questions
Hi Jerry, I found on the Elecraft site under P3 mods, 3 mods 1 Mod to early K3's not K3S Buffer gain 2 Holder clip for the P3 ribbon cable 3 How to assemble PowerPoles Ask Elecraft parts about the screwI agree Nifty Accessories has good "cheat" sheets 73Jim Hk7sss In a message dated 2/20/2020 7:06:15 AM Pacific Standard Time, ae...@carolinaheli.com writes: I recently obtained a P3 and I'm and exceedingly happy! Now that I own it Ifeel bad that I wasted a few years trying other solutions that introducednoise and undue complexity into my station. Just a few notes and questions because the manual is helpful but I don'tfully understand what I'm reading yet. 3. What serial number requires the mod? My serial is 32514. I need a serial port screw stud - can I buy that from Elecraft whenI purchase a cable + vga card?5. Is there a quick setup cheat-sheet anyone has for the P3? Thanks in advance Jerry Moore AE4PB __ 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] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?
Hi Dan, Look on the Elecraft site under Support, KX2 enhancements. I hope I have link copied right! https://ftp.elecraft.com/KX2/Mod%20Notes%20Alerts/E740304%20Inst,%20mod%20kit%20KX2,%20harm%20supp,%20rev%20B.pdf 73 Jim HIn a message dated 1/29/2020 9:34:24 PM Pacific Standard Time, dpresl...@comcast.net writes: Can you detail the 2nd harmonic mod! Haven’t ever heard about it. Thanks Dan Presley 503-701-3871 danpresley@me. com n7...@arrl.net > On Jan 29, 2020, at 19:45, Jim H via Elecraft > wrote: > > Hi Gordon,I have a KX2 s/n under 250. I'm not a hiker but I operate on the > ocean beaches in WA state and up at Mt Rainier NP. In the field I use the AX1 > ant on a camera tripod. Works very well. The only mod was the 2nd harmonic > mod to the transmitter. Excellent portable/field radio!Enjoy 73Jim > hk7...@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?
Hi Gordon,I have a KX2 s/n under 250. I'm not a hiker but I operate on the ocean beaches in WA state and up at Mt Rainier NP. In the field I use the AX1 ant on a camera tripod. Works very well. The only mod was the 2nd harmonic mod to the transmitter. Excellent portable/field radio!Enjoy 73Jim hk7...@aol.com In a message dated 1/29/2020 7:08:22 PM Pacific Standard Time, kw4c...@gmail.com writes: Hi all,Just curious, I haven't seen much of anything on the KX2's here.My first Elecraft rig and really having a good time learning.73, KW4CZ Gordon__Elecraft mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.htmlMessage delivered to k7...@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Unable to save a Configuration on a KX3
Hi Jonathan,I suspect when you did the factory reset you erased the factory configuration. Contact support@elecraft and ask for a copy of the original configuration. You will need the s/n of the KX3 as the configuration is different for each radio. After restoring the config then try uploading the latest firmware. Next be sure to do a config save after updating. You do not need to do a factory reset when updating the firmware.Good luckJim Hk7sss In a message dated 1/4/2020 8:59:38 PM Pacific Standard Time, jonathan.morri...@gmail.com writes: I have had my KX3 (and my ticket) for a year or so now, but I am finally learning how to use it. I did a factory reset, uploaded the latest firmware via KX3Utility on ubuntu (sudo) and then tried to save the kx3 configuration but I receive the following error messages: What I am doing wrong? Sincerely, Jonathan KI7VZD __ 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] 50 ohm SMD Dummy Load Kit
Hi,I found this site with a kit QRP smd parts. https://kc9on.com/product/smd-dummy-load-bnc/ 73Jim H k7sss In a message dated 12/29/2019 6:11:56 AM Pacific Standard Time, rtho...@rthorne.net writes: I picked up a SMD soldering station and would like to give surface mount a try. Any suggestions on a SMD 50 ohm dummy load kit? Rich - N5ZC__Elecraft mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.htmlMessage delivered to k7...@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] (OT) Ca Fires
Hi, Just wondering how the CA fires are affecting Elecraft? Jim h.k7...@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 battery issue
Bryan, My KX2 is a early model s/n 02xx and I'm still using the original battery. The only mod I've done is the 2nd harmonic for the tx.My battery works fine. 73Jim HK7SSS In a message dated 9/16/2019 5:21:10 PM Pacific Standard Time, bryanbraue...@gmail.com writes: Thanks for the reply. The battery is as old as the KX2. Maybe 6 years??? I noticed that Elecraft has moved away from Tenergy batteries. Are you aware of any issues? AI6B Bryan B. Brauer __ 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] KX2 battery issue
Bryan,How old is the KX2? Batteries do wear out after several years of use. It varies on usage and charging.73Jim HK7SSS In a message dated 9/16/2019 12:58:56 PM Pacific Standard Time, bryanbraue...@gmail.com writes: I noticed today that while operating my KX2 with the original equipmentTenergy 10.8V battery, the transmit power folded back from 10W to 5W eachtime I keyed the microphone. The battery is fully charged. It does nothappen with the 11.1V unbranded replacement battery that I also purchasedfrom Elecraft. Could the Tenergy battery be developing a higher thannormal internal resistance? 73,AI6B *Bryan B. Brauer*__Elecraft mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.htmlMessage delivered to k7...@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] STRAIGHT KEY WIRING-KX3
Hi Gerry,Two things about the straight key. The isolated contact should go to the tip of the stereo plug and the chassis of the key should go to the shield of the plug. There should be no connection to the ring of the plug.Next check to see if in the Menu, CW key 1 is set to hand.Look at the KX3 operators manual for more info. 73Jim Hk7sss In a message dated 6/10/2019 4:57:54 PM Pacific Standard Time, aa...@juno.com writes: HI, I AM SEEKING INFORMATION RE CORRECT WIRING OF A STRAIGHT KEY FOR THE KX3. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL COMBINATIONS OF THE STEREO PLUG TO NO AVAIL. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. 73 GERRY MILLER, aa...@arrl.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 k7...@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] (K4) Internal speaker
I've noticed on the various photos of the top cover, there are two grills. One is, I believe, is an air vent and the other is speaker opening. Is there an internal speaker? 73Jim HK7SSS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K4
The web page says ship date is November73Jim H In a message dated 5/16/2019 10:21:58 PM Pacific Standard Time, llader...@earthlink.net writes: John Marvin wrote > I guess it must be "morning" on the east coast. The K4 is now officially > up on the front page of the Elecraft website, and you can now submit > pre-orders again, for those who are anxious to do so. > 73, > John > AC0ZG Thanks for posting this John! Order placed! Let the waiting begin. “Is it here yet?” “No” “Is it here yet?” “No” “Is it here yet?” “No” “Is it here yet?” “No” “Is it here yet?” “No” ... Lou, W0FK __ 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
[Elecraft] AX1 Possible Use on 10 Meters?
Hi all, I have an AX1 on order. My question is it possible to use it on 10 meters?I assume you would have to have the switch in the 15/17 meters position, use the counterpoise wire and shorten up the whip. Plus use an ATU to help the ant work. Just an idea.73Jim Hk7sss __ 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] Call Letters
Hi I live in the Sea area which has several 3-letter calls on the air. KVI 570, KJR 950, and KJR-FM 95.7. There were more but KOL 1130(I think) and a station in Fife are gone. The KJR stations are different formats. 73 Jim H K7SSS In a message dated 7/15/2018 9:39:53 AM Pacific Standard Time, k2...@kanafi.org writes: On 7/14/2018 5:26 PM, K7CR wrote: > Been in Broadcasting since 1961 and in my career I've work for a number of > Radio stations with 3-letter calls - KMO, KTW...Sadly the FCC determined > That once an owner changed them to 4-Letters there was no going back. There have been several "reclaimed" 3-letter call signs since - KRE in Berkeley comes to mind. I'm not sure if KYA in San Francisco ever went through with it but it was being considered. 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon Vice-Chair - SBE Chapter 124 __ 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 k7...@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newsletter
You don't need to. Go to the Elecraft web site, click on "News" at the top. Select from the right side which newsletter you want. All of them are listed. 73 Jim H k7...@aol.com In a message dated 4/24/2018 8:15:41 PM Pacific Standard Time, d...@nk7z.net writes: > On 4/24/2018 3:25 PM, John Gibson wrote: >> How do I sign up to receive the Elecraft newsletter? And where do I >> find back issues? >> >> Thank you and 73, >> >> John, no8v >> __ >> __ 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] Screen Magnifier for P3...user with poor eyesight
My suggestion cost more but may work better. Order the ext video adapter for the P3 from Elecraft. Then also buy a monitor as big as you want. 73 Jim H K7SSS __ 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] Future KX3/KX2 accessories?
Hi, I would like to have new card for the KX2. Replace the KXIO2 Aux/RTC card with a RTC/IQ to send IQ to a PX3. The PX3 is great with the KX3, now how about the KX2? 73, Jim H K7SSS In a message dated 3/29/2017 6:42:34 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, n...@elecraft.com writes: Hi all, The weather's been great in the Bay Area lately. That always makes us want to escape the lab for microDXpeditions to local parks, trails, beaches, and summits. This is what the KX-line is all about. Here's your chance to get us back into the lab :) What future accessories, antennas, etc. would you like to see for the KX-line? 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 k7...@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] kat500 can't be seen by kat500 utility
Hi Buddyl, Just a wild possibility, did you select the port in the KAT500 utility? When I update a Elecraft product several ports are listed within the appropriate utility, so I try each listed port, one usually works. GL 73 K7SSS Jim H In a message dated 3/19/2017 9:54:29 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, buddy...@gmail.com writes: when i plug in the serial/usb cable, a new com port, com4 appears in the list of com ports. however, the kat500 utility cannot complete the handshake when trying to connect to the new com4. i checked the plug in the back, and it appears to be all the way in. advice and suggestions appreciated. 73 de W3BS, Buddy Spiegel __ 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 k7...@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] [KX2] DC Power
Two questions regarding the KX2. 1. Can the KXBC2 be used as a power supply, with appropriate adapter, to power the KX2? 2. Can someone explain why Elecraft used a Li-ion battery rather than other Lithium chemistries in the KX2? Some chemistries are safer than others. 73 Jim H __ 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] KX2 Internal Views
Hi all, Someone posted a request for some internal photo's of the KX2. Here is what I found. KXAT2 manual has some views. KXIO2 has some more. None of the other manuals have photo's. 73 Jim H K7SSS __ 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] Blinking amber Light
Hi The led is part of the battery charger/RTC circuits. It tells you the clock is running. The was a more complete explanation a long time ago on the Reflector when the charger/RTC was started to be shipped. 73 Jim H K7SSS In a message dated 4/9/2016 7:51:41 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, yv...@hotmail.com writes: I am newbie with KX3Mine doesnt have keyer paddleso It has two little hole for screws to fit the KXPD3 ...I got surprise cause After turn KX3 off .I can see a little ambar light bliking through left hole.is it normal? -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Blinking-amber-Light-tp7616141.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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 k7...@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] SWR indicator
Hi Dana, I would check the coax you are using. Or try another coax. Looks like you checked the dummy load. My KX3 did the same thing several months, had a bad fitting on the coax jumper. 73 Jim H K7SSS In a message dated 12/27/2015 4:54:57 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, elecraft@mailman.qth.net writes: I have noticed on my KX3 that the SWR indicator gets progressively less accurate on the higher bands. I have the antenna tuner installed, but when I put it on bypass, I see into a 50 ohm dummy load 15m 1.2 12m 1.4 10m 1.5 several, 6m 2.1 I have used two homemade dummy loads and one commercial one, and the readings are repeatable. I have checked all three loads against my antenna analyzer, and all of them show 1.1 or less on all those bands, 6m having the largest SWR of 1.1. Should I be concerned about operating on 6m, given the faulty indicator? Is there some testing I can do, such as removing the antenna tuner and repeating the test? Thanks in advance. -- Dana Browne, AD5VC __ 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 k7...@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Encoder Upgrade
Hi Richard, The Allen wrench is a 5/64, which you could get at a local hardware/tool store. The encoder upgrade does not come with an Allen wrench, my upgrade kit did not. Jim H K7SSS In a message dated 9/21/2014 2:12:13 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, matt.vk...@gmail.com writes: I don't think so -- you get an allen key with the KX3 itself (both factory and kit versions), as this is 73, Matt VK2RQ. On 22 Sep 2014, at 6:03 am, Richard Thorpe kis...@me.com wrote: Does anyone out there know if the Elacraft encoder upgrade kit for the KX3 comes with the allen wrench to remove and install the knob. Thank you. 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 matt.vk...@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 k7...@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] [KX3] Seapac Options
Hi all, For those who didn't go to Sea Pac and see the new options here is a visual report. The 2/4m option is the credit card size mounted on the ATU module. It's not much over 1/8 in thickness. I don't know if it was the 2m or 4m option. Suspect it was a 2m. The PX3 looks like shrunken P3. The front looks the same just smaller. The I/O is on the left side with lots of ports. The cabling needs to have right angle plugs on both ends as the units will be spaced out quite a bit. I was able to get Dick to open the PX3 to check out the internals. NO batteries external power only. There is some room inside, but who knows what other options will go inside? Like the P3 when first introduced maybe in the future Ext monitor card. There was two boards inside one next to the screen and another smaller card for power and I/O. The power uses the similar plug and cable used on the KX3. The display wasn't bright, it was in a bright building. 73 Jim H K7SSS __ 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
