Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
Interested in knowing the deal with this because I am taking my K3 to inlaws in EL09 in two weeks. Thanks for asking Phil. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Mar 10, 2014, at 8:49 AM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: Has anyone taken a KX3 through TSA security with carry-on luggage? Are there any issues? Domestic flight only in this case (WA -- AZ). Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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] Setup Help
Richard, I run the expert amp 1K FA with the K3. I run the KAT3 in bypass mode 100% of the time. I also use the amp barefoot sometimes through the amplifier using its antenna tuner in line. I am not completely clear on your line of questioning but feel free to contact me offline. 73, Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Mar 10, 2014, at 9:40 AM, Richard Thorpe kis...@me.com wrote: I have my K3 driving an Expert Amp. I set the K3 (with the ATU out) at 25W on each band to drive the Expert to full output. A lot of times I don’t want to turn on the amp and use the K3 “barefoot” at 100W with the ATU switched in. What is the simplest way to do this? I need to change the K3 power out for each band, switch the antenna, switch in the ATU. Is there some simple way to do this? Any suggestions would be appreciated. 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 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?
Has anyone checked their K3 into baggage check in? I have a larger pelican case that has additional accessories. Any bad experiences checking ham radio equipment in? Thanks, Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Mar 10, 2014, at 1:03 PM, mcduf...@ag0n.net wrote: On Mon, 10 Mar 2014 11:02:33 -0700, Phil Kane wrote: For sure. A law school classmate of mine made some joke about hi-jacking and they wrote him up. Kept him from being admitted to the bar for a year until it was expunged from his record. One would have to question the intelligence of an attorney who would do such a thing. Gary __ 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 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] KPA-500 Combiner
Speaking of solid-state amps I am a happy SPE 1K FA owner and it says you can go up to 3:1 but it isn't very happy above 2:1. Nor do I run the amp on anything above 2:1. The warranty is also invalidated if you use an external autotuner and it breaks. Still a real nice amp but everything has its pros and cons. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Mar 3, 2014, at 5:59 AM, alsopb als...@nc.rr.com wrote: On the other hand we are hard pressed to find a solid state amp that is happy at 2:1 SWR. I understood the note was 2:1. It would be nice to know what it actually is in the ham bands. 73 de Brian/K3KO On 3/3/2014 13:37, Chester Alderman wrote: YesBUTthe SWR is NOT 2:1, it is LESS than 2:1. IMHO you will be hard pressed to find RF circuits that would be less than 2:1 SWR and cover that wide frequency range and if you do, you really need to look into marketing 'wishes' from that company! It can be done, but not at ham radio owners price range. Look at the K3 specifications and tell me what max SWR the transmitter will work into without a tuner? 73, Tom - W4BQF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of alsopb Sent: Monday, March 3, 2014 7:54 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 Combiner Looking at specs show SWR 2:1 and 160-10M. Could live with not having 6M but the 2:1 SWR spec may be unacceptable. 73 de Brian/K3KO On 3/3/2014 06:18, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote: Done. You can buy them here: http://www.communication-concepts.com/index.php/splitter-combiners.htm l Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ Owner - Operator Big Signal Ranch Staunton, Illinois email: b...@wjschmidt.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Larry - K1UO Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2014 8:04 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KPA-500 Combiner Since a KPA-1000 or KPA-1500 have not come to fruition..how about making a Elecraft KPA-500 Combiner for stacking either two or three KPA 500's? Sell more KPA500's as required to go with the RF Combiner __ 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 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2247 / Virus Database: 3705/6642 - Release Date: 03/02/14 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2247 / Virus Database: 3705/6642 - Release Date: 03/02/14 __ 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 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2247 / Virus Database: 3705/6642 - Release Date: 03/02/14 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2247 / Virus Database: 3705/6642 - Release Date: 03/02/14 __ 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 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] K3 - new release of HRD
I like the new release of HRD. Definitely looking forward to the bugs being fixed in the logbook especially and eventually wsjt integration.. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Mar 3, 2014, at 12:18 PM, Rick Ruhl ric...@w4pcsoftware.com wrote: I think TRX manager is a great product, but it's only rig control if I remember right.. HRD has RC, Logbook, DM-780, Satellite, Rotor etc. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of VE3NFK Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 1:40 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - new release of HRD Hi Not to try and take this off-topic - and nothing against HRD, but TRX-Manager has COMPLETE control of K3 and KX3 with all features enabled and is less expensive at $75.00 including support trx-manager.com free demo I am a long-time Beta tester, 73 John VE3NFK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-new-release-of-HRD-tp7584991p7585040 .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 __ 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 mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ordered!
Congrats! You have picked an awesome transceiver as your first rig! As a fellow newbie (38 months), you will find the folks on this reflector to be nice and accommodating to all manners of questions related to the hobby and Elecraft equipment. Good luck 73, Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Feb 27, 2014, at 12:47 PM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: I think it is a contraction of Yippie!! On Feb 27, 2014, at 12:43 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: Or Yipes -- Oops no i in there :-) Congratulations, Sean. Once, in Aug 1953, I felt just as you seem to today! I also have a KX3 on order to join my K3/P3 combo (and my first two Elecraft rigs, K2 and K1). Elecraft gets it right. 73, Phil w7ox On 2/27/14, 12:36 PM, Sean Wall wrote: Wow, it's a bumper crop of excitement. Just got notified that my call sign is in the ULS database. I've been assigned KK4YPE. Now it's *really* official. ;) -73 Sean KK4YPE On Thursday, February 27, 2014, Sean Wall seancw...@gmail.com wrote: Hi folks! The big moment - I just ordered my KX3! I decided to splurge and get the ATU, roofing filter, and... the keyer paddle. *gulp* Guess I'm committed to learning Morse now! (Well, I did get a mic as well. Gotta give myself something to do until I can learn the code.) I'll be getting an antenna soon. I'm thinking of an end-fed antenna from kx3helper.com and stringing it up in the attic and making the garage (where the attic hatch is) my shack. Pretty exciting stuff. :) As soon as I get my rig set up (and my call sign from the FCC) I'll be on the air. I'll let you know when I am. -Sean (call sign TBD) __ 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 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 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] K3 Filter question
I have recently been examining how my K3 filters operate and was curious if I could somehow expand the range I can use my lowest filter which is 250 kHz. It generally cuts out at 300 kHz and then my 1.8 kHz filter takes over. I would like to use the 250 kHz filter up to 400 kHz as I have read the filter is actually specified for 370 kHz. How do i change the cut out point for this filter? Is this something I can change in the utility program under filter calibration? I appreciate any advice on this. Thanks, Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ 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] K3 Filter question
Matt, Thanks, I was hoping that was the case. The 1.8 kHz filter is good for SSB but not exactly what I want at 350 kHz in CW. I think I will set it for 600 kHz and see what happens. I really appreciate your quick response. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Feb 26, 2014, at 6:38 AM, Matt Zilmer mzil...@roadrunner.com wrote: Hi Keith, In the K3 utility program, you can change the filter bandwidths to whatever you need. Many ops use this function to set filter switch points that are different than the listed bandwidth. Look under the Configure tab, then push the Configure Crystal Filters radio button. Note that setting a non-standard filter bandwidth only changes the point at which changing the Width (or Hi/Lo) control causes a switch to the next filter in your stack. Actual filter performance stays as it is. Just a normal disclaimer... :) 73, matt W6NIA On Wed, 26 Feb 2014 06:28:59 -0800, you wrote: I have recently been examining how my K3 filters operate and was curious if I could somehow expand the range I can use my lowest filter which is 250 kHz. It generally cuts out at 300 kHz and then my 1.8 kHz filter takes over. I would like to use the 250 kHz filter up to 400 kHz as I have read the filter is actually specified for 370 kHz. How do i change the cut out point for this filter? Is this something I can change in the utility program under filter calibration? I appreciate any advice on this. Thanks, Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ 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 Matt Zilmer, W6NIA -- Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. -A. Lincoln __ 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] K3 Filter question
Thanks Joe for additional clarification will set to 400 kHz. 73, Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Feb 26, 2014, at 6:45 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: How do i change the cut out point for this filter? Is this something I can change in the utility program under filter calibration? Yes, set the bandwidth of that slot to 380 or 400 Hz. See the Owner's Manual or K3 Utility help file. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2/26/2014 9:28 AM, Keith Heimbold wrote: I have recently been examining how my K3 filters operate and was curious if I could somehow expand the range I can use my lowest filter which is 250 kHz. It generally cuts out at 300 kHz and then my 1.8 kHz filter takes over. I would like to use the 250 kHz filter up to 400 kHz as I have read the filter is actually specified for 370 kHz. How do i change the cut out point for this filter? Is this something I can change in the utility program under filter calibration? I appreciate any advice on this. Thanks, Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ 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 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 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] Advice on 6 meters...
I am a huge fan of 6m and 6m DXing but the fact is that a lot depends on geography where you live like on top of a mountain or in a valley, antenna and QTH. On the west coast we have far fewer openings than elsewhere in the US especially east and southeast coasts. PNW and north Midwest even fewer still. The band is about patience this side of the country. So don't overspend on 6m out west. When I got the 6m bug I spent a lot of money on a stack of large 6m antennas and discovered that when the band is open a more modest antenna will suffice even with 6m DX openings. If I Iived in the northeast or even Texas or Florida I would probably put up something bigger because you will have 4-5x more opportunities and openings to use it there than out here. Is the band worth investing in? The answer is a resounding yes but invest wisely and you will be happy. Also one other point, for us worker bees out west the band opens always when you are at work or busy with family. When you sit down in front of the radio the band almost never opens. Good luck! Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Feb 26, 2014, at 10:09 AM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: I have seen some comments recently about six meters and I have never operated six meters. I don't really have a descent antenna for six meters, just my 80-meter (ladder line fed) dipole or my hex beam that I can at least tune to six meters. The band is always dead quiet with the small exception of some noise spikes here and there but very rare. Question: is there any activity for six meters that I should invest in a nice multi-element 6 meter bean antenna? My most dominant operating mode would be CW but maybe some SSB from time to time. I have no idea what's there as this band has always been blank to me. 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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] 6m......just my thoughts
Not to rain on the folks in Europe or eastern US or even Texas but 6m is a totally different animal out west. It is still super fun but we get about 1/4 or less of the openings of these other regions. So yes put up a 3 element antenna but don't expect to even come close to those DX numbers. Still it is very enjoyable when the band opens, but go into this with eyes wide open. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Feb 26, 2014, at 1:35 PM, r miles greenacres...@charter.net wrote: Being an HF DXer I'm down to one. 6 yr.s ago I'd tried 6m. A friend said load my TA 33 since I had no 6m antenna. Well I wrkd 25 countries with 100w an HF tribander.Then I put up a 3 ele 6m wrkd abt 60 countries. I've since put up a 5 ele 6m yagi with a larger one gg up this Spring. One of the reasons I got a KPA500 was 6m. I'm at 90 countries now from TN. The band is open from late March thru August with quick openings anytime. Last week there were openings to KH6 SA from Ca to Wa. The Gulf Coast guys are hearing SA most evenings now. The last two Winters we've had openings[ only 20-30 min.s] to the S Pacific. Mostly CW but sometimes SSB too. Build a little 3 ele 6m yagi. It'll only be a 6' boom. Smaller than TV antennas. 6m is like 10m. When it's open antennas don't matter that much. I've wrkd Japan 100s of times on HF but it was a rush to wrk Japan on 6m In the QRN times of Summer 6m offers a gud break from HF. K9IL __ 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 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] 6m......just my thoughts
To better put this in perspective out of the entire San Diego DX club we have only one member who has 6m DXCC and it has taken him many solar cycles to do it. And it was all from the west coast. The SDDXC is a pretty large club too. Last I looked we have a second member who is closing in on it. The rest of us in the top 20 for the band are in the teens, twenties and thirties. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Feb 26, 2014, at 2:09 PM, Jeff Stai wk6i.j...@gmail.com wrote: True, but when I lived in so cal I managed to work most of SA and the pacific rim as well as 48 states (missed AR and NJ) with that three element. Not that forlorn. 73 jeff wk6i On Wednesday, February 26, 2014, Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com wrote: Not to rain on the folks in Europe or eastern US or even Texas but 6m is a totally different animal out west. It is still super fun but we get about 1/4 or less of the openings of these other regions. So yes put up a 3 element antenna but don't expect to even come close to those DX numbers. Still it is very enjoyable when the band opens, but go into this with eyes wide open. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Feb 26, 2014, at 1:35 PM, r miles greenacres...@charter.net wrote: Being an HF DXer I'm down to one. 6 yr.s ago I'd tried 6m. A friend said load my TA 33 since I had no 6m antenna. Well I wrkd 25 countries with 100w an HF tribander.Then I put up a 3 ele 6m wrkd abt 60 countries. I've since put up a 5 ele 6m yagi with a larger one gg up this Spring. One of the reasons I got a KPA500 was 6m. I'm at 90 countries now from TN. The band is open from late March thru August with quick openings anytime. Last week there were openings to KH6 SA from Ca to Wa. The Gulf Coast guys are hearing SA most evenings now. The last two Winters we've had openings[ only 20-30 min.s] to the S Pacific. Mostly CW but sometimes SSB too. Build a little 3 ele 6m yagi. It'll only be a 6' boom. Smaller than TV antennas. 6m is like 10m. When it's open antennas don't matter that much. I've wrkd Japan 100s of times on HF but it was a rush to wrk Japan on 6m In the QRN times of Summer 6m offers a gud break from HF. K9IL __ 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 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 -- Jeff Stai ~ wk6i.j...@gmail.com Twisted Oak Winery ~ http://www.twistedoak.com/ Facebook ~ http://www.facebook.com/twistedoak __ 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] K3 issue in CW mode
It was the VOX issue. Now need to understand why when I went from the transverter my settings changed in CW. Everything is good again. Thanks everyone! Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Feb 24, 2014, at 6:15 AM, Jim Sheldon w...@cox.net wrote: PS, disregard my last -- not enough coffee. Joel was correct on that and it would have been the TX that was flashing if it were in the TEST mode -- my bad. Jim - W0EB Turn on VOX... ...bill nr4c Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Joel Black w4...@charter.net wrote: I think the T just indicates CW decode. Hold the TEXT DEC button and then rotate the VFO B knob until you get OFF in the VFO B section of the display. 73, Joel - W4JBB On 2/23/14, 10:44 PM, Ham Radio wrote: In CW mode it still will not get any power out and I am stuck with the T in the lower right part of the display. CW was working fine until I went to 2m and then returned back to 6m and then subsequently to HF. All other modes are working fine. Any thoughts or ideas of what I have done would be helpful. Thanks, Keith AK6ZZ -Original Message- From: Ham Radio Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2014 7:46 PM To: Elecraft Group Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 issue in CW mode I figured out the + now looking to get rid of the T. Keith AK6ZZ -Original Message- From: Keith Heimbold Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2014 6:12 PM To: Elecraft Group Subject: [Elecraft] K3 issue in CW mode I just turned on my 2m transverter and when I went back to 6m my CW doesn't work. The display shows + and T and I don't get any power out in CW. Other modes work fine. I looked at instructions but couldn't figure it out. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ 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 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 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 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 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 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 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] K3 issue in CW mode
I just turned on my 2m transverter and when I went back to 6m my CW doesn't work. The display shows + and T and I don't get any power out in CW. Other modes work fine. I looked at instructions but couldn't figure it out. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ 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] Buying a new K3/100 kit - Top 3 options?
I know I am late to this game but I recently got my K3 back and I missed or need these features the most. 1) KXV3 - for my receive antennas. 2) Fully filled up filters in your receiver - still want to get either 700 kHz or 1k filter for it. I have 13k, 2.8k,1.8k, and .25k. 3) and I like the KAT3 even though I don't need it with my home station but I plan to take it portable That is it. Sorry for late arrival. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Feb 21, 2014, at 10:31 AM, Arlen Fletcher arlenfletc...@mac.com wrote: Greetings Everyone, I have to say I'm a bit overwhelmed with the number of responses I've received to my question about what options to get with a new K3/100. I expected a few replies, but nothing like what I've seen! Thank you to those that have responded both on-list and off. I very much appreciate the input. I've tallied the suggestions and here's what came out: #1 option: KAT-3 #2 option: KXV3A #3 option: KRX3 Almost everyone recommended filters of one flavor or another, 2 people recommended the P3, and one person recommended the KTXCO3-1. I've received the final OK from the financial officer (XYL), so as soon as my rich Uncle comes through I'll be placing an order! 73, Arlen, N7YIM On Feb 20, 2014, at 12:25 PM, Arlen Fletcher arlenfletc...@mac.com wrote: I'm about to pull the trigger on a K3/100 purchase (once the IRS returns the interest-free loan I provided to them in 2013). There are a LOT of options listed for the K3 on the Elecraft site, and I'm a total newbie, so I'm appealing for help from current K3 owners. I plan to chase DX primarily and hope to learn more about the digital modes, though CW isn't of significant interest at this point. Given the above, what are your recommendations for the top three options for a brand new K3/100? Thanks in advance! 73, Arlen, N7YIM __ 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 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 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] K3 power down issue
I have been trying to figure out why my K3 won't power down completely. I currently have it connected to both a MicroHam USB 3 and a Y connector to my SPE 1K FA through the ACC. It works perfect when powered on. But shutdown cycle is not so perfect. The background light doesn't turn off all the way when powering down and stays lot without any digits or sound from the receiver. I have been unplugging it to turn it off, and I noticed that the last time I plugged the power in it came back on to normal operation. Any thoughts on this would be great. I am wondering if it is a bad Y cable. Thanks, Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ 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] K3 PTT Error
Been reinstalling my K3 serial 1391 back into the shack and was connecting it to the MicroHam USB 3 and was getting some PTT Errors that aren't there if I remove the USB 3. Does all sorts of funky things with the display like blanking out the frequency in the VFO, and other general inconveniences. I also have a BY-1 paddle set up and have the key output connected to my SPE 1K. I plan to build a cable for ALC this weekend but have been running it through amp more for antenna switching purposes than for QRO. Any thoughts on what I should do or what setting I am missing. I have the PTT set currently for Config:Off-RTS. I am wondering if this is where I am going wrong. Thanks, Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ 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] K3 PTT Error
Thanks Joe. 73, Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Feb 13, 2014, at 9:39 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: Any thoughts on what I should do or what setting I am missing. I have the PTT set currently for Config:Off-RTS. I am wondering if this is where I am going wrong. microHAM interfaces *do not* support DTR/RTS on the serial port. Set CONFIG: PTT-KEY to OFF-OFF when connecting the K3 to *any* microHAM interface. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2/13/2014 12:34 PM, Keith Heimbold wrote: Been reinstalling my K3 serial 1391 back into the shack and was connecting it to the MicroHam USB 3 and was getting some PTT Errors that aren't there if I remove the USB 3. Does all sorts of funky things with the display like blanking out the frequency in the VFO, and other general inconveniences. I also have a BY-1 paddle set up and have the key output connected to my SPE 1K. I plan to build a cable for ALC this weekend but have been running it through amp more for antenna switching purposes than for QRO. Any thoughts on what I should do or what setting I am missing. I have the PTT set currently for Config:Off-RTS. I am wondering if this is where I am going wrong. Thanks, Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ 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 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 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] My K3 is Sick!
I agree the K3 is one sick piece of gear! It is also so killer! Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Feb 12, 2014, at 5:57 AM, Charlie T, K3ICH pin...@erols.com wrote: Can I request that we try to stick to the king's English here? Admittedly, we hams have our jargon, but lets limit our foray's into today's POP culture terminology as much as we can. Are we kool with that? Groovy ! 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: Jeff Griffin k...@comcast.net To: 'Gary Hunt' kc...@yahoo.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 6:44 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] My K3 is Sick! Will someone please pass me the coolade so I can comment :-) 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary Hunt Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 2:23 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] My K3 is Sick! K3 7956 is sick enough to score FT5ZM on 17CW/SSB, 20CW/SSB, 30CW, 40CW/SSB, and 80CW, with 100w, inverted L and a cobwebb. Of course that's not to say any other 100watt radio wouldn't have worked them also but since we're bragging up our K3s.lol. 73 Gary KC9EE __ 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 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 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] My K3 is Sick!
The K3 is money! Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Feb 12, 2014, at 6:19 AM, Rich reh...@ix.netcom.com wrote: But the King's English is not what is spoken in America, or in much of the world. The guiding reference The King's English was printed in 1906, some 20 years before the production of Modern English Usage in the 1920s almost 100 years ago. American English has evolved some since then. International or Business English has also evolved. Sick meaning good has been in use since the 1980s and a roughly similar meaning was around in the 1920s. Wouldn't it be terrible if ham radio was associated with Pop culture. Oh my! You might have to deal with young people! You know, like those in their 60s. Grin Rich NU6T On 2/12/2014 5:55 AM, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote: Can I request that we try to stick to the king's English here? Admittedly, we hams have our jargon, but lets limit our foray's into today's POP culture terminology as much as we can. Are we kool with that? Groovy ! 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: Jeff Griffin k...@comcast.net To: 'Gary Hunt' kc...@yahoo.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 6:44 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] My K3 is Sick! Will someone please pass me the coolade so I can comment :-) 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary Hunt Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 2:23 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] My K3 is Sick! K3 7956 is sick enough to score FT5ZM on 17CW/SSB, 20CW/SSB, 30CW, 40CW/SSB, and 80CW, with 100w, inverted L and a cobwebb. Of course that's not to say any other 100watt radio wouldn't have worked them also but since we're bragging up our K3s.lol. 73 Gary KC9EE __ 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 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 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 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] A confession
As someone coming back to the K3 family, the only hiccups I ever had with my K3s were operator error induced like trying to load new firmware through a virtual port. No issues whatsoever with displays or firmware unless you consider some minor degradation of CW decode functionality a few years ago in one of the later firmware upgrades but that was fixed shortly thereafter by the Elecraft team and I went back to the previous version anyway during that time between fixings. You won't get that kind of support from any other rig manufacturer. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Feb 10, 2014, at 6:01 AM, mikerodgerske5...@yahoo.com wrote: The major thing he alluded to, I agree with. Elecraft needs more stable firmware and displays. I may be wrong but it seems there are too many instances of hiccups, bumps or whatever. I have a friend looking to buy and did not recommend the k3 without those disclaimers. 73 Mike R RIP- Mr 500. STP's Andy Granatelli from racing fans everywhere. __ 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 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] FS; LP panadapter and 0204 soundcard
For Sale: LP-PAN adapter with External Sound Card E-MU0204. Works great no issues. $250 shipped to lower 48. Please contact me off line at ak...@hotmail.com Thanks, Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ 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] Internal Antenna Tuner and SPE Expert Amplifier Questions
Mark, I own a SPE 1K and I would not use the internal tuner to tune any antenna above 2.5:1 with it unless you back down on power output significantly. I have found that once you raise output power above 500-600W with the SPE 1K it sometimes goes into protection mode with poorer matching antennas that have higher SWR. I found this with my S33 Mosley on 40m which had a big dip on the lower end of 40m before I retuned the antenna by extending it for the lower band setting. There are also issues with warranty for using an external turner with the SPE 1K that you should look into. Overall my opinion is that it is a really excellent amplifier but so far only have owner ten months. It is great for remote operations if you are going that route. Good luck! Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Dec 9, 2013, at 5:19 AM, pastor...@verizon.net wrote: Good Morning, It's Mark Griffin KB3Z. I was looking at an SPE Expert amplifier and I see it has an internal antenna tuner which can handle SWR's of up to 4:0. But, I was wondering if I connected the output of my K3 to the input of the amplifier and then the antenna to the output of the amplifier, If I used the K3 internal antenna tuner to decrease the SWR to a reasonable level would this work? I don't currently have the internal antenna tuner in the K3. It is perhaps a bad question to ask, but I am currently using a Palstar AT2K as my antenna tuner. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Mark Griffin, KB3Z __ 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 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] Internal Antenna Tuner and SPE Expert Amplifier Questions
Mark, I should have written to be clear a big dip higher in the 40m band so a high swr on the band edge low in 40m band. Sorry it is still early out here on west coast. Good luck! Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Dec 9, 2013, at 6:40 AM, Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com wrote: Mark, I own a SPE 1K and I would not use the internal tuner to tune any antenna above 2.5:1 with it unless you back down on power output significantly. I have found that once you raise output power above 500-600W with the SPE 1K it sometimes goes into protection mode with poorer matching antennas that have higher SWR. I found this with my S33 Mosley on 40m which had a big dip on the lower end of 40m before I retuned the antenna by extending it for the lower band setting. There are also issues with warranty for using an external turner with the SPE 1K that you should look into. Overall my opinion is that it is a really excellent amplifier but so far only have owner ten months. It is great for remote operations if you are going that route. Good luck! Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Dec 9, 2013, at 5:19 AM, pastor...@verizon.net wrote: Good Morning, It's Mark Griffin KB3Z. I was looking at an SPE Expert amplifier and I see it has an internal antenna tuner which can handle SWR's of up to 4:0. But, I was wondering if I connected the output of my K3 to the input of the amplifier and then the antenna to the output of the amplifier, If I used the K3 internal antenna tuner to decrease the SWR to a reasonable level would this work? I don't currently have the internal antenna tuner in the K3. It is perhaps a bad question to ask, but I am currently using a Palstar AT2K as my antenna tuner. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Mark Griffin, KB3Z __ 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 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] FS: Elecraft K3
Due to recent economic situation (prolonged lack of work between contracts) I need to sell my Elecraft K3 serial 1526. It was updated last year with all latest modifications at Elecraft factory by Keith at Elecraft. My new rig I have an Elecraft K3-100F for sale in excellent condition. The serial number is 1391. It was factory built loaded with the following options: KAT3-F ATU KBPF3 General coverage rx KRX3-F 2nd RX KDVR3 DVR KXV3 Transverter Interface 2-KFL3A-2.8 8 pole filter KFLA3A-6K 8 pole filter KFLA3A-2.1 8 pole filter KFLA3A-1.0 8 pole filter 2-KFLA3A-400 8 pole filter KFLA3B-FM 8 pole filter Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ 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] FS: Elecraft K3
All, Sorry sent out email accidentally. Please ignore. I will send updates and correct for sale ad shortly. Apologies. It is 4:35am here and my finger slipped on my iPhone. Thanks Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Nov 26, 2013, at 4:34 AM, Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com wrote: Due to recent economic situation (prolonged lack of work between contracts) I need to sell my Elecraft K3 serial 1526. It was updated last year with all latest modifications at Elecraft factory by Keith at Elecraft. My new rig I have an Elecraft K3-100F for sale in excellent condition. The serial number is 1391. It was factory built loaded with the following options: KAT3-F ATU KBPF3 General coverage rx KRX3-F 2nd RX KDVR3 DVR KXV3 Transverter Interface 2-KFL3A-2.8 8 pole filter KFLA3A-6K 8 pole filter KFLA3A-2.1 8 pole filter KFLA3A-1.0 8 pole filter 2-KFLA3A-400 8 pole filter KFLA3B-FM 8 pole filter Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ 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] FS: Elecraft K3
Scott, Please standby. I will send out a new description. They both had similar components. I copied and pasted so I didn't have to type anything from my iPhone and accidentally hit send. It was 4am or so bad time to do something like that. A new ad precise, accurate and specific will be sent shortly. Keith Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Nov 26, 2013, at 10:06 AM, KD6QZX kd6...@sbcglobal.net wrote: If you are selling Serial # 1526 and you describe serial #1391 as your new rig what options are in the rig you are selling and what is the price? Scott AK6Q From: Keith Heimbold [via Elecraft] ml-node+s365791n7581167...@n2.nabble.com To: KD6QZX kd6...@sbcglobal.net Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2013 4:35 AM Subject: FS: Elecraft K3 Due to recent economic situation (prolonged lack of work between contracts) I need to sell my Elecraft K3 serial 1526. It was updated last year with all latest modifications at Elecraft factory by Keith at Elecraft. My new rig I have an Elecraft K3-100F for sale in excellent condition. The serial number is 1391. It was factory built loaded with the following options: KAT3-F ATU KBPF3 General coverage rx KRX3-F 2nd RX KDVR3 DVR KXV3 Transverter Interface 2-KFL3A-2.8 8 pole filter KFLA3A-6K 8 pole filter KFLA3A-2.1 8 pole filter KFLA3A-1.0 8 pole filter 2-KFLA3A-400 8 pole filter KFLA3B-FM 8 pole filter Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below:http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FS-Elecraft-K3-tp7581167.html To unsubscribe from Elecraft, click here. NAML - K3 #348 KX3 #2499 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FS-Elecraft-K3-tp7581167p7581172.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 __ 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] K3 - removable face plate
I am getting very excited!!! Can't wait to order a couple of these. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Nov 8, 2013, at 5:02 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: high prices of Elecraft - compare the price of a fully loaded K3 with other top of the line transceivers, and I think you will find that Elecraft is the economy spread. Certainly, you can find transceivers at a much lesser price, but if you value performance, you will find that Elecraft gear is less expensive than transceivers with comparable performance - check the Sherwood ratings and compare the prices of those close to the ratings for Elecraft. On that basis, Elecraft is bargain priced. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/8/2013 7:48 PM, Bill W2BLC wrote: It is all about the size - I just want it for the desktop convenience at my home station (much like the TS-480's face plate). No doubt it will be very expensive - so be it. I have become accustomed to the high prices of Elecraft. After all, you do get what you pay for! Bill W2BLC K-Line owner (and pleased with it) __ 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 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] Elecraft] K3 + SPE 2K-FA Amplifier hook-up problems
I use a K3 with a SPE 1K FA and it works great. I had a custom cable made that interfaces between my MicroHam Microkeyer 2 and the amp for keying and it interfaces through the Icom CIV with a special cable for band changing. So not a traditional K3 to SPE 1K FA direct interface. There is also a connection I have for ALC from the K3. I also recommend the Expertamp group on yahoo. There are two groups one for general expert amps all models and one just for the 2K FA. You will find the help there that you need. Good luck! Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Nov 1, 2013, at 9:29 AM, Steve Mollman kd...@yahoo.com wrote: I had the same problem. Try this link to the Expert Amp Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Expertamp/files/Elecraft%20K3%20alternative There are a number of posts in that group regarding interfacing the Expert with an Elecraft. The above link seems to be the latest word. You might have to join the group to access it. I haven't had time to build the cable and have been operating my 2K-1 in the analog mode. __ 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 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] sub receiver
I have a K3 with a second receiver that I use rarely but I enjoy having it for DX pileups that work split. It has saved me buckets of time getting through the pileups. I also plan to use it this winter for receive antennas for the lower bands. However since I am into 6m I find having a visual tool of the band invaluable. I could probably live without the second receiver but I don't think I could live without the ability to see the band and short openings that are occurring on 6m. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Oct 30, 2013, at 8:23 PM, Alan Grant asgr...@aapt.net.au wrote: I am a very happy owner of a K3 (whole system) but I did not order the sub receiver, what am I missing out on VK4KO __ 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 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] Fwd: K9W Wake Atoll DXpedition Has Been Approved - Hope To Be QRV This Weekend
Woohoo!! Fantastic news!!! It will be an ATNO for me (if propagation permits). Thanks for the heads up!!! Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Oct 30, 2013, at 11:59 AM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com wrote: The K9W Wake Island Dxpedition is back on track and should be on the air this weekend (Nov 3) if all goes to schedule. (See announcement below and http://wake2013.org/index.html ) They are running K3s and KPA500's, so they should both sound great and have sensitive ears! 73, Eric elecraft.com Original Message On Tue, Oct 29, 2013 at 11:03 AM, John Millerwrote: I thought you'd like to know that late Monday, 28-October, we received permission from the USAF to visit Wake Atoll. You can read the Press Release on the K9W website. http://wake2013.org/ I leave tomorrow (Wednesday, October 30) for Honolulu to meet up with the team, then we depart for Wake at 0230 on Friday morning, November 1. We hope to be operational by November 3 and continue on the air until November 15. We're excited that this is Commemorative DXpedition is finally coming together because our primary objective is to honor the Forgotten 98 civilian contractors who lost their lives on October 7, 1943 during WWII -- 70 years ago. http://wake2013.org/pages/forgotten98.html And, of course, we're looking forward to putting Wake Atoll QSOs into as many logs as possible over the next two weeks! If you'd like to help the DXpedition with a personal donation, here is the Sponsors page: http://wake2013.org/pages/sponsors.html Assuming we have good internet access, I plan to keep in touch via the K9W website. Wish us luck -- I'll be looking for you in the pileups. : ) 73, John, K6MM __ 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 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] K3 Firmware
Rudi, I had similar issue running the firmware upgrade through my MicroHam microkeyer USB router. I am not sure if you are running your cable direct or through another system with virtual comports. Virtual comports seem to have issue with the firmware for the K3. I didn't see if you mentioned anything but a direct connection but I thought I would bring up my similar experience. Keith Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Oct 14, 2013, at 6:05 AM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Rudi, Did you look at the chart of error codes in the back of the manual and tried the correction steps given for that error? That is the first step. For ERR DSE, the correction is to reload the DSP firmware. If you tried that and obtained the same error, download a new copy of the firmware from Elecraft and try again. 73, Don W3FPR On 10/14/2013 3:43 AM, Rudi wrote: Dear FM, The upload for the new firmware makes me crazy. I get error after te DSP 02.81 version. 2 errors: ERR DSE ERR PL1 I noticed that the menu has strange letters but this is due to the fault upload from de DSP firmware. I tried different pc and have the latest version of the USB adapter. __ 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 mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] OT: How to *NOT* get scammed.....emails offering to sell Elecraft equipment?
Just a couple elaborations on these fine points. 1) QRZ email address is not always a sure fire protection against fraudulent posts. I had one gentleman I was going to purchase from who was unaware that his QRZ email was hacked. Get a phone number and references from another ham in his/her area if it is a big dollar purchase. 2) definitely communicate on the phone about the deal. Get additional pictures of the equipment. Trust your gut. If it feels wrong it probably is wrong. 3) I use Paypal and I realize it is expensive but I like the protections it provides. Cashiers checks is also something I have used with the name of the ham operator selling the equipment based on callsign on qrz or FCC database. Just another couple elaborations on already posted good suggestions. Good luck! Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Oct 3, 2013, at 7:38 AM, Jerry Flanders jefland...@comcast.net wrote: 1) See if QRZ address matches the address he gives 2) Google search him to see if anyone complained on a list or elsewhere. Also see if he ever posts to ham reflectors and what that history is. 3) Does he have a land-line phone nr that can be verified against his address on the internet phone book? 4) Use USPS money order for payment. Supposed to give protection against fraud (possibly get the federal postal inspectors on your side) . This helps both sides, actually. If at least 3 of the above are OK, he probably is also. Jerry W4UK At 10:22 AM 10/3/2013, you wrote: I hope its ok for me to post an OFF-TOPIC query. Here is my question: Recently I was forwarded an email.a ham offering to sell a slightly used KX3. I had a bad experience this summer with someone who I believe was posing as a ham offering to sell something via email. It was in response to a want-add I had posted on Eham-swap looking for parts. I received an email a supposed ham wanted to sell me an item he claimed was almost brand new. I said thank you anywayI'm specifically looking for parts. He emailed me 2 more times trying to get me to buy. I thanked him and repeated, I was only looking for parts. He then emailed me saying he had another unit he would sell as parts. I asked him for pictures. I never heard from him again. He was using a legitimate ham call-sign. I believe if someone on this list were selling a used KX3, it would be legit. But other forums I suspect are subject to scammers. Is there any way one can inspect an item at delivery before providing payment? C.O.D is kind of like that, but not quite. ** please no flammers ** Thanks :-] Duane - N1BBR __ 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 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] K3 using Clear Speech Speaker
I do wish the K3 NR was better but for all the negatives I do use it on 40 80 with some success on 7-1 and 7-2. It is not totally useless for me. It would be the one thing I would like Elecraft to improve if it was possible. I absolutely love the K3 APF for weak signal CW work especially on 6m. Without it I would have not worked JA on 6m this past SSSP season. I use notch sparingly but it does work ok for me on SSB as noted below. Filtering...well it is extra special in that department and probably a major reason we own K3s. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Sep 3, 2013, at 10:26 AM, Allen Brier N5XZ n...@earthlink.net wrote: 1. K3 Noise reduction is next to useless 2. K3 Notch works great on SSB 3. K3 APF is occasionally useful (Elecraft needs to make the peak adjustable) 4. K3 Filtering is GREAT! Allen N5XZ -Original Message- From: Stephen Roberts steve...@shoreham.net Sent: Sep 3, 2013 12:14 PM To: Allen Brier N5XZ n...@earthlink.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 using Clear Speech Speaker I have to say that I agree with you Allen. If there's one thing I'm very disappointed with, it's the noise reduction system in general. In my experience the noise reduction, notch and AFP functions are not of any use to me as a CW op. On the other hand, the narrow filter is amazing. Steve, W1SFR On Sep 3, 2013, at 1:02 PM, Allen Brier N5XZ wrote: Now that's something that Elecraft needs to work on, thier internal noise reduction system. I find it almost useless, and I've tried it many times with many settings. Allen N5XZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sep 3, 2013 11:00 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message: 10 Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 07:48:14 -0700 From: Ron Midwin mid...@mo-rep.com To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: ronmidwin...@gmail.com Subject: [Elecraft] K3 using Clear Speech Speaker Message-ID: 001601cea8b4$9eae5d50$dc0b17f0$@mo-rep.com Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii I've been using the Heil version of the Clear Speech Noise Reduction Speaker for ~ 5 years. It has a 5 position noise control and I usually leave it at 1, which knocks down the noise without any negative effects on the sound. Heil no longer makes it, but I believe it uses similar circuitry. My default setting is at 1 out of 5, and this cleans up the harsh noise very nicely without noticeable audio degradation. When the noise gets really bad, I have used it all the way up to 5, and still don't find the audio objectionable. I also have not had a lot of success with the K3 built in NR, but this is probably due to my lack of understanding how to use it; but since the Clear Speech works so well, I take the lazy way out. If there's any good updated info on how to use the NR effectively, I'd be all ears. Maybe someone who really has it working well can do a YouTube? My 2 cents. Ron KB6G K3 S/N 1997 P.S. I still give the K3 a 5+ __ 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 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 mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [OT] American Beer, was: 2M module
Got to comment on a local San Diego brewery that may or may not be well known called Stone brewery. They have some great beers in the IPA realm; Arrogant Bastard, Self Righteous, Ruination to name a few. Pliny the elder from Russian River Northern California is a superb IPA too. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Aug 23, 2013, at 8:47 AM, Stewart stew...@twinwood.me wrote: My first visit to the US was in 1971. I spent 9 weeks in Anaheim CA. Too much fun to be homesick. The only thing I missed was decent beer. Apart from a pint of Watneys Red Barrel on the QE2 at Long Beach and some Guiness in a bar that a sales rep had left a crate on approval, it was a pretty dry time. Since then I have been back to the US many times both on business and pleasure. Whether the UK Real Ale movement can take any credit I don't know, but each visit gets better beer wise. Micro Breweries and locally produced beers are making a big difference. This year we managed to travel to Chicago, Vegas, Memphis and Nashville sampling great beers at every opportunity... Cheers Beers Stewart G3RXQ On Fri, 23 Aug 2013 07:39:36 -0700, Bill Frantz wrote: I was in the Czech Republic last month for a caving conference. A large number of us were traveling on a railroad from Prague to Brno in a hired dining car. The only beer available on the menu was Budweiser. We Americans almost rioted until the Czechs explained that the beer was Budvar, a German light larger whose maker is in a trademark dispute with the American Budweiser. American craft brewers, a movement started by Fritz Maytag's Anchor Steam beer, make creditable beers. This movement is similar in goals to the British Real Beer movement. Good locally made beers are available almost everywhere in the US these days at small breweries with attached pubs and in stores. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV/1 On 8/23/13 at 12:28 AM, m0...@yahoo.co.uk (Tim Hague) wrote: Everything is an acceptable alternative to American Beer lol On 23 Aug 2013, at 07:53, Stewart stew...@twinwood.me wrote: It's an acceptable alternative to American Beer... :-) - Bill Frantz| When it comes to the world | Periwinkle (408)356-8506 | around us, is there any choice | 16345 Englewood Ave www.pwpconsult.com | but to explore? - Lisa Randall | Los Gatos, CA 95032 __ 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 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 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] New K3/0
I plan to transition remoterig from the TS480 i use now to the mini K3/0. Just wondering when the new one will come out. Money is burning a hole in my pocket. Any ideas? Want to place first order. Thanks, Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ 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] K3 deaf on 6m comparing to a FCDP+ ?
I use a separate 6m preamp for the K3. Helps out tremendously. With the advent of the new PR6-10 on sale, you can pick up a PR6 off the reflector for sale. I recommend it highly if you want to use the K3 for weak signal work. I also use a Collins laboratory preamp from Dr Jack Smith (he is on this reflector) and that works great on 6m plus HF. Good luck! Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jul 30, 2013, at 10:00 PM, DK5EW dk...@mmmonvhf.de wrote: Hi everybody, since I own a FunVubeDonglePro+ I think my K3 is a bit deaf comparing those 2 rigs on same antenna. Even with switched on preamp on the K3 it's sensitivity is worse to the FCDP+ I only heard about that the K3 is deaf on 6m but never had a comparison. Is there a fix to make the K3 hearing better on 6m ? -- best regards Erwin/DK5EW http://www.MMMonVHF.de - The leading VHF - DX Portal News - Reviews - QSL Informations - Database - Propagation We do spread weekly VHF-DX-Newsletter www.mmmonvhf.de/nletter/newsletter.php __ 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 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] PSK 31
I use a MicroHam microkeyer 2 with my K3 and have a Microham USB 3 for my FT920. Both work great! Very nice products. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jul 26, 2013, at 9:06 PM, william wade bill...@bellsouth.net wrote: Hello all: Getting ready to set up PSK31 on my K3 following the operating tips outlined by Wayne. He states: It is usually best to use a second sound card for...digital modes. Is he referring to something like Tigertronics? 73 Bill, Ai4PF __ 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 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] K3/0 Mini
I will be placing a first hour order on website for one. Last I heard was August of this year. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jul 23, 2013, at 7:10 AM, Brian F. Wruble bwru...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone know when this will be available? Tnx de Brian W3BW *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. *70 is the new 40.* * Mail: 1107 Key Plaza, PMB 447 Key West, FL 33040-4077 Summers: P.O.Box 57, 7400 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown, MD 21930 eFax 305.768.0278 __ 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 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] K3 and wireless intruder alarm
I have Protection 1 and noticed an increase in noise level once the system was installed especially on 6m. I moved my antenna from above the house to my tower that is away from the house and the noise reduced significantly. Other bands did not seem as affected. The antenna was above my house and not far from other homes and residences so this might be coincidental to my neighbor installing a new plasma or something like that too. Good luck! Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jul 13, 2013, at 11:01 AM, Reginald J Mackey SR k...@icloud.com wrote: We have ADT wireless and no problems Reggie k6xr Amateur radio 58 years DXCC, RCC, WAC Sent from my iPad On Jul 13, 2013, at 10:37 AM, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote: On 7/13/2013 10:25 AM, David Andrews wrote: Am I likely to trigger the alarm? Alarm systems in general, at least in North America, are notoriously bad for RF susceptibility. The coupling mechanisms are primarily poorly filtered signal wiring, Pin One Problems, poor circuit layout, and poor shielding. To the extent that it has less external wiring, a wireless system MIGHT be less problematic, but those other mechanisms are still there. Suppression methods are addressed in http://k9yc.com/RFI-Ham.pdf 73, Jim K9YC __ 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 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 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] Off Topic -- Yagi Antenna SWR measurement ?
I ran into this issue with my Mosley Super 33 where it looked fine on 40m at 12' at 7.14 mhz resonance and then when I put it up in the tower it shifted up 100 kHz. Not good. I have been able to improve resonance slightly by extending the tower all the way up to 50' but eventually I will need to rent a scissor lift and extend the elements to position 1 versus position 2 on the Mosley. Still it works great on the edge of my 150' canyon but still need to eventually take care of it. Good luck!! Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jul 12, 2013, at 9:13 AM, John Santillo u1004...@warwick.net wrote: The lower the frequency the harder it is and I found standing the antenna up on end didn't work well either. What I do especially at the lower bands is put the antenna up in the air around 10 to 12 feet and adjust it to just below the bottom of the band. For example for 40M I would tune for best VSWR at 6.95MHz. Then when the antenna was raised the resonant point moved up in frequency to 7.1MHz. I know it's not the best way but it worked. 73, John N2HMM -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mel Farrer Sent: Friday, July 12, 2013 11:42 AM To: WM3M; mcduf...@garymcduffie.com; elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Off Topic -- Yagi Antenna SWR measurement ? I used a 12 foot tall four leg scissor ladder. Close but no cigars. The lower bands will probably show the higher SWR, and a lower shift in freq response. As long as the pass band is close it will probably be OK. Mel, K6KBE From: WM3M w...@live.com To: mcduf...@garymcduffie.com; elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, July 12, 2013 8:09 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Off Topic -- Yagi Antenna SWR measurement ? What I have done is clamp it to my wooden deck railings on a 8 foot mast, the higher your deck is the better. That worked pretty well for me, little change once it was up in position. 73 good luck Emory WM3M -Original Message- From: AG0N-3055 Sent: Friday, July 12, 2013 10:58 AM To: elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Off Topic -- Yagi Antenna SWR measurement ? On Fri, 12 Jul 2013 07:50:43 -0700, Phil Hystad wrote: Question: is this accurate or does the proximity of ground (maybe two feet high) so strongly affect the SWR reading that the measurement is not accurate. Not accurate at all. Most manufacturers say to stand the beam up so it is pointed straight up into the sky, reflector down, to do such checks. I still don't trust that, but is better than having it parallel to the ground. Keep everything (including yourself) away from the elements during the test. Get it out in a clear yard, as far from wires and buildings as possible and point it into the sky. Gary -- http://ag0n.net 3055: http://ag0n.net/irlp/3055 NodeOp Help Page: http://ag0n.net/irlp __ 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 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 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 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 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] K3 6/10M pre-amp
I think a preamp with the K3 is an absolute necessity out here in Southern California with a small six element antenna for 6m. I use one both the PR6 and the Collins Laboratory preamp I purchased from Dr Jack Smith. Both work great. Btw, I have not heard before anyone on the east coast refer to their location as a black hole for 6m. This is definitely a first for me. When you live in Southern California and you get the chance to DX to Europe about one or two days every decade. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jul 7, 2013, at 10:37 AM, Fred Smith m...@totalhighspeed.com wrote: Glen the internal preamp did not work on 6m. Your antennas are your largest asset by far, wish I had them. About any radio with 6m would perform very well with your setup but my FTDX-5000MP and Icom's spoiled me on the high bands. If you do a lot of weak signal work a mast mounted preamp and hardline would do wonders for you. I enjoy weak signal VHF myself and a close friend Mike K0AZ was the first true Zero land call with 6m DXCC some time back. He is one of my go to guys and has been very helpful over the years with 50 yrs. of experience to call upon. 73, Fred/N0AZZ K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 2573--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100 P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Glen Sent: Sunday, July 07, 2013 7:49 AM To: Gary Gregory Cc: elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 6/10M pre-amp Hello, I have had a different experience with regards to the 6M performance. I was always told for years that the 6M performance on rx was pretty poor. After I got a K3 recently, I found the internal preamp to be pretty good. But, I had a DEMI 6M preamp, so I installed it in a small die cast box and bought male BNC connectors and made it mate exactly to the back of the K3. Then used the 12 volt out to power the DEMI preamp. The DEMI preamp is better than the internal one, but not by a large margin. With BOTH preamps on, is only marginally better. I plan on adding cutoff relays like the PR6 later. Background: I do weak signal 6M work, with 104 countries worked in 6 years down here in the black hole of southwest GA. Antenna: 7x7 LFA at 120' and 85'. 73's Glen K4KV Moultrie, GA -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Gary Gregory Sent: Sunday, July 07, 2013 6:54 AM To: Fred Smith Cc: Elecraft List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 6/10M pre-amp I'm not. But I did a post from Elecraft stating it was possible IF enough wanted it. I am over 'add on boxes' for now to fix a problem that should have been done sooner, not later. Just thinkin' 73 On 7 July 2013 20:49, Fred Smith m...@totalhighspeed.com wrote: I wouldn't hold my breath. 73, Fred/N0AZZ K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 2573--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100 P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary Gregory Sent: Sunday, July 07, 2013 5:31 AM To: Elecraft List Subject: [Elecraft] K3 6/10M pre-amp Wonder when we will see release of an internal 6/10M pre-amp? 73 Gary -- *Gary - VK1ZZ Skype: Gary.VK1ZZ http://www.qsl.net/vk1zz Motorhome Portable The Shack* *Elecraft K3 P3 Panadapter KPA500FT KAT500FT** * __ 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3204/6470 - Release Date: 07/06/13 -- *Gary - VK1ZZ Skype: Gary.VK1ZZ http://www.qsl.net/vk1zz Motorhome Portable The Shack* *Elecraft K3 P3 Panadapter KPA500FT KAT500FT** * __ 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 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3204/6470 - Release Date: 07/06/13
Re: [Elecraft] 4th of July
Don't forget the Belgians and their beer. Hurrah for Duvell Chimay! Monks rule!!! Happy 4th of July!! Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jul 4, 2013, at 12:29 PM, Doug Turnbull turnb...@net1.ie wrote: Eric, Well put! I will drink to what you say and to the Fourth. 73 Doug EI2CN -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of EricJ Sent: 04 July 2013 18:41 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 4th of July The French saw something in us then that we no longer recognize in ourselves. If the British had had their way, we'd probably all be drinking better beer, though. Eric KE6US On 7/4/2013 1:31 AM, Doug Turnbull wrote: Hi OMs Yes and thank you France for your much needed help. The closest relationship is with the UK but you saved our bacon besides we rather like the Statue of Liberty. Peace and 73 Doug EI2CN, KC1AV ex K4WQZ, W1CGG -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Smith Sent: 04 July 2013 08:15 To: 'Tim Hague' Cc: 'Elecraft' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 4th of July Yes best wishes to everyone on this day where we celebrate our freedom God Bless you all! I hope we all see another one. 73, Fred/N0AZZ K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 2573--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100 P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tim Hague Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2013 2:31 AM Cc: Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 4th of July Yes happy 4th July, kicking us out of the US was one thing but throwing the tea in Boston Harbour was totally inexcusable:) Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 4 Jul 2013, at 07:21, f9oj.7 f9o...@wanadoo.fr wrote: Wishing a happy National Day to all the Elecrafters, and to the Staff ! Best 73 from Jacques de F9OJ __ 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 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3204/6462 - Release Date: 07/03/13 __ 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 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 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 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 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] K3: Order KAT3 with KPA500+KAT500
I like having the KAT100 as it gives me one additional option. It was great using it during field day. I leave it in bypass in my shack because I use the SPE 1k amplifier so it is not required. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jul 2, 2013, at 2:04 PM, Paul Pershin un...@mail.ru wrote: HI, Should I order KAT3 if my plan to use KPA500+KAT500 with a K3 all the time(with a different output power as required)? What I found is that I should bypass KAT3 with KPA500+KAT500 in use. Does it mean I do not need KAT3? Thanks, Pavel VA6AM __ 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 mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Amp
One other choice and this is probably not widely known but the THP HL450B will put out about 200W driven at 12W from the KX3. I ran one with my KX3 before I sold the KX3. It is a pricey amp. I think someone quoted it as the highest $ per watt but it does work real nicely. Needs large 13.8 VDC source rated at 60 amps at full 400W output. Good luck! Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jun 30, 2013, at 9:19 PM, Ariel Jacala n...@hotmail.com wrote: Hands down the KXPA100. It isn't out yet - shipping in August but offers the greatest flexibility with a tuner and portability. The Hardrock is ~$260. It is only available to members of the Yahoo group right now. It is 160-6m and generates a solid 50w from 160-10, less on 6m. I own a Hardrock and it was a difficult build but Jim Veatch helped me out a lot - WA2EUJ. No tuner though so you will have to invest in a ZL100 or equivalent. The Elecraft tuner is faster and tunes a wider range. Size wise is only slightly smaller than the Elecraft 4 1/8 wide and tall by 7 deep. The TenTec is a larger amp - $800 plus a 100w tuner. The THP HL45B is a solid performer at about $450 from HRO. Again you need an outboard tuner. You have to manually switch bands. If you don't it will go on standby - a self protective feature. I played with a THP for a while and it works well. You can get one used - not easy - for about $250-$300. There are the RM Italy variants - beware do no t overdrive - IMD artifacts - HL300B is the model - only drive to 100W - I have no experience with this amp. These are not certified by the FCC. Some people have had great luck with the Juma 100w amp and some on the reflector may have owned one or built one. The Jumas can be programmed to band switch with the rig. Again - it needs an external 100w tuner. So here are your choices: Juma 100w - no tuner - band switches with rig automatic - FCC certified Hardrock 50w - no tuner - manual switching - not FCC certified TenTec - 100w - no tuner - band switching with rig automatic HFPacker - 50w - manual swiching KXPA100 - 100w - tuner - automatic band switching - FCC certified THP HL45B - 45w - no tuner - manual switching (except for FT817) - FCC certified THP HL100B - 10w - no tuner - manual switching - not FCC certified RM Italy HL150 - 150w - no tuner - manual switching? not FCC certified RM Italy HL300B = 300w - no tuner - manual switching? not FCC cerified Antennas Too many to list Personal favorites - G0GSF- multiband dipole - 4 bands are OK w/o a tuner, EFHW - cut to 45 ft with EARCI matchbox KX3 tuner will match 80-10m Ariel NY4G Sent from my iPad On Jun 30, 2013, at 11:39 PM, KF5TEU bha...@flexbrite.com wrote: While all these posts have good advice for a bc trip , I really just want the KX3 amplifier. I have the other items already ( Delorme GPS plus SPOT with rescue insurance paid up, sat. phone rented , several 2M HT's ( APRS godd idea , I'll add that ) and the usual flares , panels , noisemakers and things that go bang ) . But...I need an amplifier and the right antennas to add to this. We will be doing the check in via SPOT , sat. AND am. band. SPOT loses lock in jungle and mountain ,vso do sat. phones and GPS. Certain unfriendlies like to jam their freq's as well. In addition to that any or all that gear can be broken , lost or confiscated by certain sticky fingered locals ( it.s happened ). Hard to jam 6M-160M all the time though. I am not shouting in the dark for rescue. We have several pre-planned operators standing by with preplanned times and frequencies and backup frequencies. But, they are also mobile or may have interference so I want the best chance at a clear signal both ways. There are no repeaters out there. This is in Africa. Please , any KX3 amplifier advice ? Ten-Tec , Hardrock , etc. , which specific models with setup/operating tips ? Greatly appreciated ! Billny4g [via Elecraft] ml-node+s365791n7576048...@n2.nabble.com wrote:Some HT's have GPS and with APRS one can send messages. I have used it on hikes so my wife can track me on the internet as I hike. The HT sends a beacon signal out and the movement can be tracked through APRS.fi Any Ham can get an APRS account.I have even used APRS on my iPhone for the same tracking capability. Remote from civilization though you would need an HT with APRS like the VX8R by Yaesu or a TinyTrack tracker. With the HT however, you can call for help and the reach can be substantial depending on elevation or having a nearby repeater. Having worked 45 states on Field Day just using a KX3 and a G0GSF dipole, I have no qualms with getting out and reaching people with a KX3 on HF. When the 2m module gets out - I have a complete package for all modes of remote operation. Ariel NY4G From: [hidden email] To: [hidden email] Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 19:51:08 -0400
Re: [Elecraft] My first Field Day...Wow... what a rush!
Field day 2E running K3 and one other portable rig on solar and batteries at 5W. So nice. No beer because I was pretty sick the past week but enjoyed 35 contacts with my buddy Bruce (both of us K3 owners) over a period of four hours on 6, 15, 20, 40. My second ever field day (active, did not participate last year), and at home with my ten month old son, Max, on my lap enjoying the experience with me. Cheese, crackers and grapes appetizer with view of the San Diego bay and the pacific. This was the best field day ever and my son Maximiliano there with me, my wife and Bruce made it special. One special note on the super killer K3. I heard that JA was working the west coast on 6m while on field day duty. I broke down the station with the K3 under my arm and ran to the house to set it back up with my normal gear. Five minutes later I was able to work my first JA station on 6m ever CW. And the K3 and my microkeyer 2 in perfect combination made it happen. Good contact on 6m. Made my second ever active field day so super awesome! I love my K3! Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jun 23, 2013, at 6:17 PM, Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com wrote: Gee, you guys almost got it figured out. Motorhome, beer, k-line, beer, antennas, beer, solar power, beer, batteries, beer...downunder we try hard to keep up.. Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 24/06/2013 11:11 AM, Mike Markowski mike.ab...@gmail.com wrote: Sounds fun, Phil! I wasn't quite so far from home. I operated from the exceedingly remote and primitive conditions of my back deck. Scant remains of a single bottle of Scotch provided sustenance for the event. Luckily it and the 7.5 Ah battery held out for the duration. Such difficult conditions anytime soon would be taxing, but 79 contacts at 5 W, including Germany, no doubt leave the top guns slack jawed and envious. (Laughter? Is that laughter?...) More seriously, you can see my watch for logging attached to the stand of the K1. There are also small paddlettes with red finger pieces. There was something refreshing about sitting out back with a few sheets of paper, pencil and radio. Most ops were sending at 25 wpm or less. A fun few hours, highly recommended. Pic of me (also submitted to arrl soapbox), the K1, a single malt: http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/**fd2013/fd2013-i.jpghttp://udel.edu/~mm/ham/fd2013/fd2013-i.jpg 73, Mike ab3ap '1B EPA' On 06/23/2013 08:54 PM, Philip Townsend Lontz wrote: I got to be the gota op for the Chama, NM W5YA club. Oh My God! I had a really good time. Everyone had K3's running 5 watts. [...] __**__**__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/**mailman/listinfo/elecrafthttp://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.**htmhttp://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:elecr...@mailman.qth.**net 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 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 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] [K3] K3/0 mini launch date
I am looking forward to placing a very early order in for the K3/0 mini version. When will that be launching? Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ 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] Thoughts on the KXPA100 [was: QRP]
I had a RM Italy amp for about two months and it was horrible. I tried it in my mobile and it had all sorts of issues and only really worked on 15m. I would not recommend it to anyone. I sold it for 1/3 of the price I paid for it warning the guy about it profusely. He has been using it now and then with little issue with his flex 1500 at his home QTH. Maybe that makes a difference but I could not recommend one to anyone. On the other hand my THP HL450B is a sweet ride. The only thing I don't like about it is no 6m. With 10W input I was getting 200W output on all HF bands it covers. It is probably the most expensive solid state amp $ per watt in the market. So that would probably keep some people away. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jun 18, 2013, at 12:13 PM, Rick McClelland, AA5S aa5s.r...@gmail.com wrote: Regarding Wayne's points. Compared to the KXPA100, the RM Italy 150v (lots of used ones available for $150) doesn't have 6 meters, has loud fans relays, suffers from diminishing power output on the bands above 20 meters and the IMD performance isn't acceptable unless used in the low power setting. I think it is qutie obvious that, despite the cost, the KXPA100 is a much better piece of equipment. I'd love to replace my boat anchor with the KXPA100 but I just spent my spare ham funds on my wife's birthday present this morning. Maybe another day. On Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 12:55 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: Hi Richard, It's true that there are lower-cost alternatives to the KXPA100, including backpack-style 30-50 W amps. The latter would be a good choice if you're looking for minimum size and weight in an amp. Many competing 100-W amps don't cover 160-6 meters, or don't make it to 100 W on 6 meters. Many have poor IMD performance on some bands (we bought one of each and tested them in our lab; some were truly awful). None of them offer a companion internal ATU. We were very aggressive in our efforts to minimize cost, but we had some non-negotiable objectives: 160-6 meter coverage at full power; individual low-pass filters on every band to optimize for low transmit IMD; extensive monitoring circuitry to ensure safe operation; a large heatsink to eliminate the need for fans; and full integration with the KX3, including automatic control of the ATU option and its dual antenna jacks. We included a carrying handle and mounting points for mobile installation--as far as I know, these are unique to the KXPA100. The KXPA100 isn't for everyone, but it does meet our stringent performance and functional objectives. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jun 18, 2013, at 11:27 AM, Richard Thorpe kis...@me.com wrote: QRP is looking better…. __ 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 -- Rick McClelland, AA5S Fort Collins, CO __ 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 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] For Sale Elecraft k3 P3 AND Icom IC-7600
Looks like a scam to me too. Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jun 11, 2013, at 11:37 PM, Scott Manthe scott.man...@gmail.com wrote: While Nabble has this, the list doesn't. It is almost certainly a scam, since a little Googling shows multiple posts, but none on the reputable selling/buying sites, just radiobanter.com. Since AG6SH doesn't have an email listed anywhere it's difficult to know where he's been phished, hacked or scammed. 73, Scott, N9AA On 6/12/13 2:22 AM, John_N1JM wrote: Got serial numbers? Prices seem very low. John N1JM ag6sh wrote Elecraft k3 P3 For Sale K3, P3 combination with almost all options. Non-smoker. Included are the following options in the K3: KPA3 100 watt Power Amplifier Upgrade .KRX3 Second Receiver KAT3 Antenna Tuner KXVA3 Receive Antenna, IF Out and Xverter Interface KTCX03-1 TCXO 0.5 PPM High Stability Oscillator KDVR3 Digital Voice Decoder .KBPF3 General Coverage RX Bandpass K144XV Internal 2M 10 watt XcvrP3 Panadapter with P3SVGA card. Filters Included: 2 – 13.5Khz, 1 – 6Khz*, 2 – 2.8Khz, 1 – 2.7Khz*, 2 – 1.8Khz , 2 – 1Khz , 2 – 400 hz Condition of the radio is excellent. Price: $2200 Icom IC-7600 Radio runs and looks like new Practically new from an estate… purchased new 14 months ago and uses less than 15 hours. Physically 9+, electrically a 10. Front panel is like new. Fully checked out and all features function perfectly. with all original boxes and manuals, mic and power cord. .. everything that came with the new unit. Price includes shipping and insurance. Price : $2200 Contact: mark.elecr...@yahoo.com Mr Mark 73 __ 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 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] Power Supplies for K3
I use astron 35 and 70 amp interchangeably. Good power supplies. I have also used the powererx 30 amp. Also very good. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jun 12, 2013, at 11:51 AM, Lee Buller k...@swbell.net wrote: I have been using a Astron SS-30 for about a year now giving up the RM35. Works OK. Lee In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If you can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from somebody who has some Common Sense. Is Common Sense divine? Common Sense is the image of the Creator expressing revealed truth in my mind. - John W. (Kansas) Never interfere with anything that isn't bothering you. From: wa5pok mikefur...@att.net To: Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 9:33 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power Supplies for K3 The Powerwerx is good ... been running one for about 6 months on my K3 73, Mike WA5POK -- From: Matt Zilmer mzil...@verizon.net Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 10:15 PM To: Peter Chamalian w...@arrl.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power Supplies for K3 Samlex 1235, maybe any 12xx. Using 1235 here: No spurs, no hash, no noise, just reliable to 35A. I also hear the Powerwerx is good through I've not tried it (yet). 73, matt W7NIA On Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:18:10 -0400, you wrote: I have a big Astron 50A power supply to run my K3, P3 and other small items. Problem is this big brute generates a ton of heat. I'm considering a replacement - perhaps a switching supply and would be interested in knowing what others are using successfully. I'm not looking for cheap, I'm looking for good, rock solid and no noise or other crud that might otherwise impact my K3. Thanks! 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 __ 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 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 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 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] For Sale Elecraft k3 P3 AND Icom IC-7600
I was almost in a purchase situation where the qrz email matched the one that the fraudulent party was using. These criminals actually hack into people's emails or create hotmail or other accounts and then use those addresses on qrz sites. Just be careful overall. Get a phone number, talk to the seller, request pictures and even get a reference or two of other hams if you are spending lots of your hard earned money and have any doubts in your mind. I haven't been burned but been close. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jun 12, 2013, at 3:18 PM, Rick Prather k6limae...@gmail.com wrote: One thing that's common in all of these types of scams is that the seller does not have an email address on QRZ. I would suggests - 1) Don't deal with someone without an email address and 2) Put your email address on QRZ so you can be alerted in the unlikely event someone tries this with your call. Rick K6LE __ 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 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] TS-990
I was admiring one at the HRO recently. The rig is huge. Definitely a modern boat anchor. Would be tough to bring on a DXpedition. It sure is big and confusing looking. The touch screen Panadapter was pretty fun to play with though. I liked that feature. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jun 3, 2013, at 4:20 PM, Fred Smith m...@mo-net.com wrote: Interesting we now can see where all the money went..into the knobs 8). I bet some wish they would have waited, a fully loaded K3 is a lot less money and look at the performance. 73, Fred/N0AZZ K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100 P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob Locher Sent: Monday, June 03, 2013 1:54 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] TS-990 I see that the TS990 has been reviewed by Rob Sherwood at: http://www.sherweng.com/table.html Interesting reading! Cheers/73 Bob W9KNI __ 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3184/6379 - Release Date: 06/03/13 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3184/6379 - Release Date: 06/03/13 __ 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 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] Kit or factory assembled K3? and Hard Part of Building a K3
When I get past the raising of my son and working 70-80 hours a week I will consider kit building as a honor, but until then i focus my little spare time on operating and messing with antennas (which are my number one fascination in this hobby). Freedom of choice is way cool! Keith AK6ZZ __ 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] psk-31 programs for K3 and KX3
I like HRD 6.0 and DM780. Works great for me for PSK and RTTY. Rich who is a principal at HRD LLC says that they are working to integrate wsjt into the HRD portfolio. More than you asked for but thought I would share. I am using a microkeyer 2 so my setup is different. Hope that helps. Good luck! Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On May 23, 2013, at 10:27 AM, Edward R Cole kl...@acsalaska.net wrote: I guess my request was buried too much in a recent reply on another topic. I have used Digipan in the past but understand HRD and Filidigi (sp?) can do psk-31. Any comments or preferences for modern sw that will do psk-31 from a computer? I have two applications: 1) K3 with Dell 2.33 duo-core, XP32 SP3 which is currently connected with Elecraft USB/RS232 cable and emu0202 soundcard. 2) KX3 with Dell laptop which is being upgraded to win-8 pro from Vista. I will build an interface to the laptop soundcard and use the KX3-USB cable. I am planning to have the KX3 ready for psk-31 (QRP-battery run) for FD. thanks, 73, Ed - KL7UW __ 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 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] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?
Just like when the K3/0 mini comes out. Hat will be a first day order. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On May 14, 2013, at 7:04 PM, Buddy Brannan bu...@brannan.name wrote: Oops, never mind. I'll be looking for those. -- Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY On May 14, 2013, at 10:02 PM, Buddy Brannan bu...@brannan.name wrote: Wow, can one get an Elecraft hat not at Dayton? I can't get to Dayton, sad to say. -- Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY On May 14, 2013, at 9:50 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com wrote: Yup! Come early. :-) Eric elecraft.com On 5/14/2013 3:19 PM, Scott Manthe wrote: I'd love an Elecraft hat, but missed out on them last year. I'm wondering if Wayne and Eric will have them this year? 73, Scott, N9AA __ 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 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 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 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 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] OT: Happy Mother's Day
Happy Mother's Day to all the YLs out there who own and/or support and work at Elecraft. Also a special shout out to the wives and mothers of us hams who tolerate/support us and our interests in ham radio. This is my wife's Susy first Mother's Day and we are going to celebrate it at the world famous San Diego zoo with Maximiliano our nine month old son. So not a big radio day ahead! Wishing all you YLs a Happy and Wonderful Mother's Day!!! Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] FW: VK9NT qso
That is fantastic! Congrats!! Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On May 10, 2013, at 2:55 PM, Chris Tate - N6WM ct...@ewnetinc.com wrote: I thought I would share this with a few of my friends in the DX club and elecraft reflector.. that is quite a shot for 1/10th of a watt. Wkd fm K6LRG. (remote K3/0 K3/100). ~C./N6WM From: Chris Chapman [vk...@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 2:37 PM To: Chris Tate - N6WM Subject: VK9NT qso Hi Chris, Thanks especially for the qso on 8 May on 17m. We are very pleased... As that qso was only 0.1 watt. We worked you, JA1PIN and RD0L with 0.1w. We were portable at a cliff face about 120 masl with 40m dipole and a KX3. On return to VK3 we will create a very special QSL card for these qrpp qsos. Thanks, Chris VK3QB Sent from my iPad __ 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 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] K3/0 - mini
I would be extremely interested in this for business travel and would be a great option to the PC micro dongle that remoterig offers. Is there a timeline for this to be launched to market? Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Apr 29, 2013, at 12:12 AM, Jan Erik Holm sm2...@bdtv.se wrote: If I understand my source correctly there is going to be one such thing available. Looking for more info. /Jim SM2EKM __ 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 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] {K3{ Combined 6 and 10mtr preamp?
I would purchase tomorrow a combined 6m and 10m internal preamp. I would consider an external preamp but I have one for 6m and what would I do with it if I had the combined version. An internal version would be way cleaner. Keith Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Apr 17, 2013, at 6:10 AM, Pete Zawasky pzawa...@pzef.net wrote: Any news of a combined 6 and 10 mtr preamp for the K3? External or internal (preferred)? 73, Pete AG7C __ 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 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] K3 power supply recommendations
I use either my Astron RS70M or my RS35M at my shack in San Diego. Both are really great. I got the larger astron for use with a couple larger mobile solid state amps and my TS480hx. I also have a powererx 30 amp power supply and a RS35 (no meter) at my other shack in Texas. Both of those power supplies work well also. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Apr 16, 2013, at 4:27 AM, Tom Branton tbran...@alvincollege.edu wrote: Good morning everyone , I think I have found a very nicely maintained and equipped K3 to purchase. Any purchase recommendations as to a well constructed and trouble free power supply? Thanks Tom WD5DFE __ 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 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] Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?
I am a new ham (only 27+ months licensed) and I couldn't be more happy with the K3. It provides the best receiver for the price bar none and like Fred mentioned it is customizable which is super cool. I use it with dual receivers and the LP Panadapter and I enjoy it very much. If you are interested in 6m SSB (which means you probably won't be talking very much at least out west here) you will need the preamp. For HF it is a great rig and I especially love it on the lower bands where it really shines. The Noise blanker and roofing filters are excellent. If I was going to do it all over again, I probably would have been just as happy with a new base model with the 2.8 kHz and a narrower CW filter, the transverter interface unit, and 6m preamp. Good luck and welcome back (from the ultra-nube). Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Apr 4, 2013, at 8:56 AM, Tom Branton tbran...@alvincollege.edu wrote: Good morning everyone, I am looking for my forever ham rig and have a concern. Most of the questions and issues discussed here involve fairly technical electronics issues that are somewhat beyond my level of understanding. I am a pretty good CPA but not an electronics person at all. My question, can a casual SSB operator mostly interested in talking with ham friends find happiness with the K3? Will I be in over my head with the technology side of the radio? I know an answer will not involve electrons but I bet there are some pretty wise hams onboard that can provide some insite to my question. Thanks so much and 73's Tom P.S. I am returning to ham radio after a 25 year absence, (ex WD5DFE) thus the long lapse in my electronics knowledge. I used to be pretty good with tube technology! T. __ 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 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 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] Is ham radio a sport ??
Anything you can drink alcohol during and eat carne asada while doing is not a sport. Haha! But then again I used to play on corporate softball team and that is exactly what we did. I did consider softball a sport as people were very competitive, cursed a lot, tried tactics of intimidation and ridicule (ham radio does have that going for it), and people got hurt. I think physical exertion and risk of physical harm are the things that are lacking to convince me ham radio is a sport IMHO. For a long time I was thinking of combining snowboarding and DXing together as an activity. Maybe remote on top of Mammoth looking for a tree to hang an antenna and working DX, but even that would not be a sport. Much as I used to run long distance races (Oahu Perimeter run, half marathons, 20k, etc) but I don't really consider that a sport. Even the iron man in hawaii is not a sport, it is an endurance competition. Ham radio can be a competitive activity but it is mostly a great challenging hobby. Another thought, I have a couple family members whose company has major TV special effects and post production contracts with ESPN, CBS sports and the Bundesliga and others, so maybe I can ask them to poll their clients on whether they believe that ham radio is a sport. It would make for a very interesting discussion maybe on the Jim Rome show or sportscenter. Lol. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Mar 21, 2013, at 5:34 AM, Fred Smith m...@mo-net.com wrote: Well it qualifies under 1/2/3/5a/5b you proved the point that it is thanks! 73, Fred/N0AZZ K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100 P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of kevinr Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 9:59 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Is ham radio a sport ?? I looked up the definition of sport: sport (spôrt, sprt) n. 1. a. Physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively. b. A particular form of this activity. 2. An activity involving physical exertion and skill that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often undertaken competitively. 3. An active pastime; recreation. 4. a. Mockery; jest: He made sport of his own looks. b. An object of mockery, jest, or play: treated our interests as sport. c. A joking mood or attitude: She made the remark in sport. 5. a. One known for the manner of one's acceptance of rules, especially of a game, or of a difficult situation: a poor sport. b. Informal One who accepts rules or difficult situations well. c. Informal A pleasant companion: was a real sport during the trip. 6. Informal a. A person who lives a jolly, extravagant life. b. A gambler at sporting events. 7. Biology An organism that shows a marked change from the normal type or parent stock, typically as a result of mutation. 8. Maine See summercater. See Regional Note at summercater. 9. Obsolete Amorous dalliance; lovemaking. It looks like the first two definitions fit the exercise part of things. Definition three fits the RadioSport setting better. Kevin. KD5ONS On 3/20/2013 7:50 PM, Scott Manthe wrote: Queen Victoria's definition notwithstanding, anyone who runs 12 or 14 hours straight in a CW contest has shown a great deal of endurance and if they're using a set of paddles, a good deal of physical skill. The term sport has had an expanded definition for decades to include that which is not strictly physical. The shooting sports for example, aside from the biathlon, include activities that don't call for great strength or physical endurance, but can be very exacting, which can be demanding and exhausting in its own way. Personally, I feel that calling contesting- at its most competitive and on the highest levels- radiosport is entirely appropriate. 73, Scott, N9AA On 3/20/13 10:33 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Like most of us in the 'west', I was raised with the idea that a sport was something that required a great deal of physical skill and endurance . __ 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 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 /
Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: K3 Microphone Choices
The DX Store sells the PR781 Heil microphone for $139. Plan to add that to my portfolio of microphones which include a Yamaha headset, two Heil headsets and a mini portable Heil microphone. I have been using the Yamaha and Heil portable microphone lately. Get good audio reports from both. Saw that the DX Store had the PR781 and seems to be a good price. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Mar 14, 2013, at 6:35 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: Given my experience with the Heil Pro-set with HC-4/HC-5 element vs. the Yamaha CM-500, I'm not going to put Heil in the quality or support camps. If you want to compare Heil to a $5.00 tape recorder mic, you may have a quality argument. However, there are enough solid, well made professional microphones in the sub-$100 class that one does not need to spend $300 or even $200 for the Heil name. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 3/14/2013 8:59 AM, Fred Smith wrote: Joe you left out one important thing Quality I hate junk no matter what it is. I learned that years ago I was too poor to buy cheap it cost too much in the long run that applied to my businesses as well as personal purchases. Each to his own. Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 7:49 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: K3 Microphone Choices On 3/14/2013 6:52 AM, Fred Smith wrote: The same could be said be said about buying a loaded K3/P3 SVGA for $5500+ instead of an IC-718 for $700 both radios? This is a case of apples vs. oranges. There is less difference among microphones designed for voice work than there is among high end rigs. Yes, there are places for specialized microphones - if one is working from a distance (e.g., a shotgun mic), trying to mic a kick drum, or trying to duplicate the complex overtone structure of classical strings using a microphone designed for the job is essential. However, communications is one of the least demanding applications for a microphone and spending $200, $300 or even $400 is not going to provide any more performance than the $50 utility mic. In this area, one is paying for name and style not performance. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 3/14/2013 6:52 AM, Fred Smith wrote: The same could be said be said about buying a loaded K3/P3 SVGA for $5500+ instead of an IC-718 for $700 both radios? Myself I prefer a better quality of radio, mic and microHAM equipment over Signalink. I hate to have a weak link in an otherwise good station and then quality comes into the picture plastic vs. metal. That said I do have several plastic mic's in the shack 2 Elecraft/Heil headsets and 2 Elecraft hand mic's K2/KX3. Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten. Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Arthur Nienhouse Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 1:13 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Fwd: K3 Microphone Choices Five years ago I purchased a ATR-30 from JR for $22.00 it came with a 16ft XLR 3 pin cable when I A/B tested against my Gold Line Heil the only difference was the price my advice is use the EQ save you money do not purchase the Heil. http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1540 Regards Art ka9zap Original Message Subject:[Elecraft] K3 Microphone Choices Date:Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:28:38 -0500 (CDT) From:pastor...@verizon.net To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Good evening. I have a K3 and really love it. I am looking at purchasing a new microphone pretty soon. I am currently using a Kenwood MC-60 and I get excellent reports on my modulation. But I have been reading alot about the Heil microphones and was wondering what Heil microphone would work good with my system. I basically like to operate for DX though I do chat from time to time on some nets. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!! Mark KB3Z __ 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 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 2641/6169 - Release Date:
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Good deal on eHam??
Can't really figure out how to contact him. His qrz does not have an email. Seems like a too good to be true offer. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Mar 13, 2013, at 10:07 AM, Bill Clarke b...@w2blc.net wrote: There is a K3 listed at: http://www.eham.net/classifieds/detail/402184 Seems to be a good deal for someone looking for a used K3. Do your homework! __ 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 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] TX5K
I was a little bummed to not have a chance to work them on 160/80 this week as I was out on business travel until Thursday night and I didn't see them on the cluster in those bands friday or yesterday morning pacific time. I did get to work them on five bands in about 35 minutes over two days. The K3 did a nice job of picking them up on my inverted V on 40m and lower than optimal height mounted three element SteppIR on a couple higher bands. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Mar 9, 2013, at 5:16 AM, Dyarnes w7...@cox.net wrote: Yep, I worked them on 160 SSB on the 8th, which was apparently about the last day for that band. I worked them on 160 CW a few days earlier. Not sure why the antenna for 160 and 80 came down so early--maybe it blew down??? It seems like after they crossed the 100K QSO mark, their activity started to fall off. Perhaps that was their goal, and after that they wanted to enjoy a little R R? Or, maybe the sand crabs got to them! Hi. Like you, I wasn't sure 160 SSB was on their agenda. I don't think VP6DX brought up anything on 160 SSB, so maybe that's not considered to be a particularly productive band/mode combination. In any event, the TX5K website had a neat feature that showed, at any point in time, just what bands and modes were active. At this moment they are still only operating on 40 SSB. It's odd to only see one position light on. Usually there were at least 4 or 5, and as many as 7 or 8. As I mentioned previously, my working them on 80 and 160 is still sort of amazing--to me anyway. I say that because I've tried various goofy antennas on 160 before with almost no luck whatsoever. An R8 vertical isn't supposed to work on 80, let alone 160. I had tried it, mainly as a lark, on the VP6DX DXpedition. Surprise! Surprise! They heard me! You know my ERP had to be just one step up from a dummy load. It's proof positive that just about anything will radiate something, and further provided whoever is at the other end has a decent antenna to hear you with! The R8 actually shows a half-way decent SWR even without the tuner. 160 is more problematic, but the KAT500 (or just the K3 internal ATU when running barefoot) will bring it down to close to 1:1 on both bands. That certainly substantiates some of the performance claims by Elecraft. If you just don't get greedy, and run very much power, everything behaves nicely. By the way, it was interesting to see them often on the same band with more than one mode. Not all DXpeditions do that--at least not as much. I think at least part of the credit for being able to do that is the Elecraft equipment. Dave, AA7EE posted a link to a very interesting historical summary of Clipperton Island on the QRP-L reflector. I've added the link below for those who may be interested. I found it fascinating! The other historical thing I am reminded of is that, back around the time I first got my license, there was a DXpedition to Clipperton Island by the YASME group--mainly Lloyd Colvin (W6KG?). It was all over the cover of CQ Magazine. Maybe that was the first DXpedition to Clipperton??? Do I also remember that later there was some sort of flap about YASME? Here's the link on Clipperton's history. http://www.damninteresting.com/the-tyrant-clipperton-island/ Dave W7AQK -Original Message- From: Fred Smith Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 3:13 AM To: 'Dyarnes' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] TX5K Did you work them on 160m phone (they weren't going to work 160 phone according to them) I missed them on that and 12m SSB. Most all the early info shows them shutting down today, haven't looked at their web site. Good job to you! I hope we can work them as well on their next big DXpedition (deep breath) I think a lot of people need it. These guys did a great job and I liked the log as well as any I have ever seen. BTW I tried for 20 mins the other morning after I had worked them QRO on 80m SSB (1st call lucky) with my KX3 I was never heard. The noise floor was rather high but I thought with their superior equipment 8) that they might hear me but no joy it was a poor band/mode choice, but I tried you never know. Fred/N0AZZ __ 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 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] TX5K joy
I don't have a lot of time lately for the hobby, but was able to work them from San Diego in about 30 minutes on four bands, phone, 40,20,1712. Hope to get them on CW on 80160. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Mar 4, 2013, at 2:45 PM, Irizarry, Michael S michael.iriza...@uscellular.com wrote: Good job. Was lucky enough to work them on 160M CW Sunday morning. - Original Message - From: Don Putnick [mailto:don.n...@earthlink.net] Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 12:19 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] TX5K joy I logged them last night on 10M SSB with a K3/KPA500/KAT500 combo into a N6BT vertical. I feel the pull of DXing - resistance is futile! 73 Don NA6Z __ 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 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 mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] OT P3 question
I have a ham that lives within .5 miles of me who works primarily on VHF bands and has been written about in QST for his 6m prowess in contests. When he operates he takes up 25 kc on 6m and basically wipes out the ssb portion of the band and sometimes even more down into the top of CW portion. As he is a famous vhf guy in the area i brought this up to some folks at hro and they say it must be the front end issue with my K3. I feel for your situation as I doubt there is much that I can do since he is so close and come contest time on 6m I don't even go on the band. Thank goodness he is not an HF guy. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Feb 28, 2013, at 7:46 PM, Sam Morgan k5oai@gmail.com wrote: I have a couple of hams living .7miles and 1.3 miles from me. On my P3 they both appear 6-8+ kc wide when viewed using the Peak function. They both run different amps varying in power from 400w to 800w I have spoken with them over the phone and while watching their signals they are able to cut down their audio to where they are only 3kc wide. One is still bumping S9 +40 and the other S9 +60 on the K3. They seem to think their audio is to low at that point, even though they are still given good reports out 300-600mi (on 80m) My question(s) they seem to think the only reason they appear that wide is because they are over powering my K3s front end. I think they are over driving their rigs audio. any comments on what could be happening here? Is it my K3/P3's fault they look that wide, or are they just wanting to see their meters swing up higher than they should, and so are actually over driving their rigs? TIA -- GB 73 K5OAI Sam Morgan __ 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 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] Lee's HiJack Mail
Been hacked once on Facebook and I now never open strange links. It was supposedly from my cousin who saw me at a concert which I actually attended and turned out to be Turkish porn that was sent to all my relatives including older folks. I was so embarrassed when Uncle Pete in Sheboygan emailed me and asked why I would send him porn. Yikes! Never again I have vowed!! So all weird links even from my own mother are deleted. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jan 31, 2013, at 9:10 AM, Rose elecraftcov...@gmail.com wrote: My fingers and toes are crossed as I write this, but ... I've never been hacked ... to my knowledge... and never had any form of virus problem. FWIW, I use Norton 360, and it's configured to auto-update, and it alerts me often that it's blocked an attack. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP elecraftcov...@gmail.com On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 4:43 PM, tnny...@yahoo.com wrote: that is about the only thing you can do. Lee I gotta disagree with you. The best thing to do, and this has been preached before Al Gore discover the internet. DO NOT OPEN LINKS that looks suspecting. If you have doubts, don't open it If you just can't resist yourself, then run it through your Virus Protection System. Everyone should have some sort of Anti Virus on their machine! I hope! OPENING suspecting LINKS is giving the spammers the ability to use your address book as they wish. We need to take responsibility for our actions. (((73))) Milverton. From: Lee Buller k...@swbell.net To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 4:10 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Lee's HiJack Mail A bunch of people got these and then I got hacked to. I have changed my password and that is about the only thing you can do. Sorry folksthe Internet is the Wild, Wild West. Lee K0WA In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If you can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from somebody who has some Common Sense. Is Common Sense divine? Common Sense is the image of the Creator expressing revealed truth in my mind. - John W. (Kansas) Never interfere with anything that isn't bothering you. __ 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 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 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 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] [K3] Integration and Increasing complexity
My shack is getting increasingly complex and with my K3 I plan to once again attempt to get the remoterig working once and for all. At the moment I have the MicroHam microkeyer 2 integrated with my Steppir three element antenna interfacing with my K3. It is a nice setup. The ACC plug is shared with a Y connector between my Microkeyer 2 and the Quadra. When I use 6m I usually unplug the Microkeyer to swap out for the preamp. Adding the remoterig soon means that some of the same audio connectors and rs232 connectors need to be shared. The number of connection points and potential share points is increasing. Is there any commercial product that would be able to cleanly and efficiently provide seamless and simple integration of my increasingly complex shack and be able to integrate all these components. I also plan to eventually add the KPA500 and KAT500 to this same K3. Any assistance or recommendations on this would be greatly appreciated. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ 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] [K3] Integration and Increasing complexity
I am wondering if the MicroHam station master or station master deluxe would work. Any thoughts? Thanks, Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jan 24, 2013, at 6:11 AM, Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com wrote: My shack is getting increasingly complex and with my K3 I plan to once again attempt to get the remoterig working once and for all. At the moment I have the MicroHam microkeyer 2 integrated with my Steppir three element antenna interfacing with my K3. It is a nice setup. The ACC plug is shared with a Y connector between my Microkeyer 2 and the Quadra. When I use 6m I usually unplug the Microkeyer to swap out for the preamp. Adding the remoterig soon means that some of the same audio connectors and rs232 connectors need to be shared. The number of connection points and potential share points is increasing. Is there any commercial product that would be able to cleanly and efficiently provide seamless and simple integration of my increasingly complex shack and be able to integrate all these components. I also plan to eventually add the KPA500 and KAT500 to this same K3. Any assistance or recommendations on this would be greatly appreciated. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ 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 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] KX3 future sale
I am sending up my KX3 serial 847 to Elecraft for the receiver mod, battery installation and a new bezel because it has a small scratch. It is fully loaded factory built with every possible feature (autotuner and filter, etc) and the OEM mic and CW key. I will likely getting back in three weeks and plan to sell it. I paid $1600 and some change on it and plan to sell with box, original manual, microphone, cable set, battery holder, DC to DC converter for mobile, and 13.8VDC 7 amp wall wart for $1250. It will be a couple weeks before I get it back. I will take payment from Paypal preferred. Shipment to CONUS only. Let me know if you are interested. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 future sale
KX3 is sold Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jan 17, 2013, at 12:22 PM, Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com wrote: I am sending up my KX3 serial 847 to Elecraft for the receiver mod, battery installation and a new bezel because it has a small scratch. It is fully loaded factory built with every possible feature (autotuner and filter, etc) and the OEM mic and CW key. I will likely getting back in three weeks and plan to sell it. I paid $1600 and some change on it and plan to sell with box, original manual, microphone, cable set, battery holder, DC to DC converter for mobile, and 13.8VDC 7 amp wall wart for $1250. It will be a couple weeks before I get it back. I will take payment from Paypal preferred. Shipment to CONUS only. Let me know if you are interested. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ 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 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] Is the K3 a fun radio to operate ?
I have owned some yaesu rigs (FT950, 920,450,857D) and most have menus at one level or another. The FT920 was the easiest one to operate but the other three had levels of menus similar to the K3. I think the K3 may have a steeper learning curve compared to those other radios, but once you get familiarized with the radio it is easy and fun. Plus it is way more fun to hear (and then work) stations that you cannot hear on those other radios and I have done A/B testing and can attest to those extra DXCC entity contacts that I would not have had without the K3. So definitely more fun for me. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jan 16, 2013, at 10:14 AM, Anthony Scandurra anthony.scandu...@gmail.com wrote: Fun is in the eye of the beholder. Pardon the wordplay, but I think it is clear that everyone has their own vision of fun. It depends on the operating circumstances as well. No easy answers... 73, Tony K4QE __ 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 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] [KX3] Solid state amps and KX3 negative ALC
Please excuse me for my newbieness in asking this question but it has been on my mind for awhile now. I am the proud owner of KX3 847 and am curious about the need for Negative ALC capability and interface for the KX3 as I connect it to my solid state amplifiers. I have been looking at the manual and thinking about interfacing the KX3 with my two solid state amplifiers, THP HL450 and the yaesu Quadra. Both recommend use of negative ALC connection from the transceiver. For my K3, the negative ALC mod satisfies the Quadra in this respect. I am looking for reference of negative ALC for the KX3 and cannot seem to locate such a capability and interface. If it is in the manual my apologies for taking up reflector space please let me know which page I am overlooking. If not, then my assumption is that because of the low level of power output 12W max, it was deemed not necessary to have this in the KX3. Please let me know if I am on the right track so I can finally feel comfortable interfacing the KX3 with my amps. Thanks Happy New Year one and all! Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Solid state amps and KX3 negative ALC
Don, Thanks I appreciate the confirmation greatly of what I assumed was the case. With the power output limited to 12 watts, there should be no need to connect anything to the ALC on your amplifier. That is just not available on the KX3, nor is it available on any other QRP transceiver that I know about. I plan to eventually go K line all the way to include the P3, KPA500 and KAT500 but for now I have many different types of equipment cobbled to together in the shack and wanted to get a little more operating scope with my KX3. Thanks, Keith AK6ZZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Solid state amps and KX3 negative ALC
I have been using the KX3 with the THP HL450B and they seem to be getting along fine. I am currently using the KX3 again in my truck as I sold my K3 that was in my mobile. The K3 was a real nice mobile radio but I needed the money for antenna repairs and upgrades. Funny thing is that the KX3 is still having high current warnings and the K3 had absolutely zero issues in the mobile. Not sure why the KX3 doesn't like my mobile environment but after having a FT450AT, my K3 and a Icom 706 having minimal issues the KX3 seems to have more problems in my truck than the other radios. Thanks for providing the information. Just want to make sure that I get this right. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jan 5, 2013, at 9:48 AM, Phil Debbie Salas dpsa...@tx.rr.com wrote: “With the power output limited to 12 watts, there should be no need to connect anything to the ALC on your amplifier. That is just not available on the KX3, nor is it available on any other QRP transceiver that I know about.” I agree that ALC is unnecessary. But FYI - both the FT-817 and the IC-703 have ALC inputs as I recall. Phil – AD5X __ 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 mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Solid state amps and KX3 negative ALC
If anyone is interested the THP HL450B is putting out about 180-200W with 12W input from my KX3. I am surprised and extremely pleased to see that output. As soon as I solve the issue that I will discuss with Matt, I will share the solution with the group. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jan 5, 2013, at 10:12 AM, Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com wrote: I have been using the KX3 with the THP HL450B and they seem to be getting along fine. I am currently using the KX3 again in my truck as I sold my K3 that was in my mobile. The K3 was a real nice mobile radio but I needed the money for antenna repairs and upgrades. Funny thing is that the KX3 is still having high current warnings and the K3 had absolutely zero issues in the mobile. Not sure why the KX3 doesn't like my mobile environment but after having a FT450AT, my K3 and a Icom 706 having minimal issues the KX3 seems to have more problems in my truck than the other radios. Thanks for providing the information. Just want to make sure that I get this right. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jan 5, 2013, at 9:48 AM, Phil Debbie Salas dpsa...@tx.rr.com wrote: “With the power output limited to 12 watts, there should be no need to connect anything to the ALC on your amplifier. That is just not available on the KX3, nor is it available on any other QRP transceiver that I know about.” I agree that ALC is unnecessary. But FYI - both the FT-817 and the IC-703 have ALC inputs as I recall. Phil – AD5X __ 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 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 mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Solid state amps and KX3 negative ALC
Hi Phil, Thanks. I previously used the Elecraft cable and had the same warnings. I will check out the Mouser supply with the 18 gauge wires. Maybe one of those cables will solve this illusive issue. Best regards, Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jan 5, 2013, at 1:54 PM, Phil Debbie Salas dpsa...@tx.rr.com wrote: I had this high current warning problem awhile and it drove me crazy. Turns out that I was using another 2.1x5.5mm cable I had (not the one supplied by Elecraft). That cable had 24 gauge wires in it. It may have also been due to a poor interface at the plug end. Anyway, I saw an excessive voltage drop when transmitting (took me awhile to think to monitor the voltage on the KX3), which caused the high current warning for some reason. Anyway, going back to the Elecraft 2.1x5.5mm cable COMPLETELY solved the problem. I have since purchased several cables from Mouser (part number 172-7445-E). These are 2-foot long cables using 18 gauge wire. They also have the right-angle 2.1x5.5mm connector. These cables work great. I terminated the stripped end with PowerPole connectors so I can then add extension cables if needed. Phil - AD5X -Original Message- From: Keith Heimbold Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2013 12:12 PM To: Phil Debbie Salas Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Solid state amps and KX3 negative ALC I have been using the KX3 with the THP HL450B and they seem to be getting along fine. I am currently using the KX3 again in my truck as I sold my K3 that was in my mobile. The K3 was a real nice mobile radio but I needed the money for antenna repairs and upgrades. Funny thing is that the KX3 is still having high current warnings and the K3 had absolutely zero issues in the mobile. Not sure why the KX3 doesn't like my mobile environment but after having a FT450AT, my K3 and a Icom 706 having minimal issues the KX3 seems to have more problems in my truck than the other radios. Thanks for providing the information. Just want to make sure that I get this right. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Jan 5, 2013, at 9:48 AM, Phil Debbie Salas dpsa...@tx.rr.com wrote: “With the power output limited to 12 watts, there should be no need to connect anything to the ALC on your amplifier. That is just not available on the KX3, nor is it available on any other QRP transceiver that I know about.” I agree that ALC is unnecessary. But FYI - both the FT-817 and the IC-703 have ALC inputs as I recall. Phil – AD5X __ 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 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] [K3] Subreceiver question - new small beverage antenna
I just put up a small 250' beverage antenna in the backyard / canyon and have been using my subreceiver and I have a couple questions about some intermittent receive performance either coming from the antenna or the sub receiver. I noticed that every once in awhile the sub receiver signal drops significantly and if I tune a couple KHz it pops up again. I can also get it to gain sensitivity sometimes it I cycle the sub receiver switch on or off. I am wondering if this has something to do with my antenna since I have switched it between ANT 1 and the subreceiver and sensitivity varies. It maybe the coax so I will switch that out today. Just wanted to see if anyone has had some issues like this before. Thanks, Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - inexpensive - 14 volt @ 4 amp P/S
I bought one about five minutes after that post arrived today. Fits well in my KX3 travel pack. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Dec 22, 2012, at 1:25 PM, W4SK w...@comcast.net wrote: And they're sold out. John T. Gwin jtg...@comcast.net judgejohng...@wilsoncountytn.com - Original Message - From: Matt Zilmer mzil...@verizon.net To: Jim Sheldon w...@cox.net Cc: Elecraft Mailing List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2012 2:05 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - inexpensive - 14 volt @ 4 amp P/S Most in this class of PSU use PTCs, not fuses. 73, matt W6NIA On Sat, 22 Dec 2012 13:08:27 -0600, you wrote: Hi all you KX3 guys, After Chuck, KE9UW posted the link to this little 14 volt supply on eBay, I ordered one and said I'd report back after it came in. Got it this morning and measured the output voltage. Mine sits right at 13.8 volts, so I immediately hooked it up to the KX3. Full load with the KX3 key down putting out 12 watts, the thing sits pretty much rock solid at 13.6 and key up it goes back to 13.8 and stays there so it's got good regulation and will handle the rig nicely. The power cord is ferrite choked right where it comes out of the supply and the plug, even though it isn't a right angle one, fits the KX3's power jack perfectly. Next, I started looking for birdies using the KX3 with a 4 pickup loop I made with a BNC to double binding post adapter. The P/S box has an LED indicator on it and with the loop laid on the case near the LED, I got some pretty loud broadband noise that covered everything from 160-6 meters, but fell off and was undetectable with the loop 4 inches from the box. I ran through each band individually and could find no birdies attributable to this power supply in any ham band 160-6 meters. This was confirmed by shutting the supply down whenever I found noise or carrier type birdies and they stayed where they were. For less than 9 bucks this supply appears to be really pretty decent to carry along. It has at least a 3 foot AC cord that plugs into the box and the output cord is very close to 5 feet long so you have a lot of leeway in P/S placement. According to the specs shown on eBay, it has both over current and over voltage protection. I didn't short out the plug to find out if it shut down would blow an internal fuse as the supply is sealed and I didn't want to chance ruining it before getting a chance to take it on a trip. I've been using it this morning to power the KX3 on the bench and hanging out around 14.060 looking for QRP contacts. The KX3's voltage monitor is indicating right at 13.8 volts and .250 milliamps of current. Backlight is on, audio set to 20 with VFO noise reduction on, RX isolation on and the 20db preamp is on so 250 milliamps is just about right for current draw at 13.8V. Pretty decent lilttle supply for the money and RF wise, it's extremely quiet compared to some I've seen. Jim - W0EB I use this one...14 volts, 4 amps. The plug on it fits the KX3 and the open ckt voltage is 14 vdc exactly. http://www.ebay.com/itm/KSAS065-65W-Adapter-power-supply-Output- 14Vdc-4A-2-1mm-plug-NEW-FREE-SHIP- /261135859531?pt=US_Monitor_Power_Supplieshash=item3ccce8ff4b Chuck, KE9UW Lionel Trains, TCA, LCCA, LRRC aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles BMWMOA #224 __ 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 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2637/5478 - Release Date: 12/22/12 __ 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 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] K3 HRD Ver 6
I am happy with it. Surely a beta no doubt. There are some new features that I am already enamored with such as QSL card label printing and some specific logbook features that make DXing more efficient for me. Other products may have similar offerings but I am cool with this one for now. There are some bugs in dm780 but I hopeful the HRD team will get them fixed. I have enjoying using their PSK and RTTY programs which are really good for me though their older CW offering is not good. The good thing is that there are many options to choose from and switching costs are pretty low overall. I am pleased so far with the beta and am looking forward to the newer HRD v6 when it goes prime time early next year. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Dec 21, 2012, at 2:28 PM, Rick Bates happymooseph...@gmail.com wrote: Additional support for the K3 will not appear until the 6.X version due next year. This goes for other radios too. They follow my axiom of make it work, then make it pretty. For now, it works (v6 too) and since they've been given a K3 to improve the HRD interface, I expect great things. Merry Christmas, Rick wa6nhc PS The upgrade went very smoothly, but I had extra copies of the log, just in case. -Original Message- From: W4CCS Almost afraid to try it.. The version I have is working OK with both K3's..!! W4CCS -Original Message- From: Bill Clarke Anyone want to comment on it yet? __ 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 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] DX SPOTS IPAD
I use iCluster on my iPhone. Works great. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Dec 14, 2012, at 6:46 AM, Kenneth Waites K5WK kenw817...@hotmail.com wrote: I wonder if anyone has tested any way of seeing filtered dx spots on an ipad? K5WK __ 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 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] Selling my K2.
I have had bad experiences buying ham equipment on eBay and like Fred focus on QTH.com or qrz.com for used equipment. Burned by radiomart 2x, and a bad old skool Yaesu tube amp. These three experiences has made me move to those websites that are actually run and managed by ham operators. I do use ebay and have had excellent experience buying discontinued Geoffrey Rowley Vans circa 1999/2000 on eBay and a certain pair of Perry Ellis pants that I like wearing. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Dec 13, 2012, at 11:48 AM, Dyarnes w7...@cox.net wrote: Fred and All, I think Fred's comment is a bit excessive. It's a shame he had a bad experience, but the same thing could have happened if he had used almost any other venue for selling gear, like Eham, or QTH, or whatever. You can't just blame Ebay for your own mistakes. His comments about being more careful about just how you effect the transaction are more appropriate. Truth is, you can make a bad deal anywhere! I don't use Ebay a lot, but I have made a few acquisitions through it. Fortunately, they all turned out O.K. I guess I was just lucky. Like Fred, I'm somewhat cautious about some things I see there, but that's mainly because it is so wide open. Half the time you really don't know who you are really dealing with. Usually, though, you do have the option to contact the seller first, so it doesn't have to be totally blind faith. In any event, if you have any significant concerns, you should probably follow Fred's suggestion and get some sort of assurance that you have recourse. You should probably do that with any 2nd hand acquisition, regardless of where you get it. I think Ebay has some sort of problem resolution process, but I don't know how effective it is since I've never had to use it. If it has any value at all, it may be better to buy there than on some other venues. However, I think the first rule of any such transaction should be to have at least some idea as to who you are dealing with. If it's some phantom, hiding behind some obtuse ID, you don't have much upon which to place your faith. I also have another rule--When in doubt, pass! If you can't get the assurances that make you reasonably comfortable, I'd let the deal go. Except in rare instances, there is almost surely going to be another equally reasonable deal, if not better, coming down the pike. Personally, I have t o keep reminding myself of this last rule. It's hard not to get somewhat excited (and possibly foolish) when you see a good deal come along. Dave W7AQK --- Fred Smith Said: I make it a point of never buying any radios on eBay usually there is a problem with them or they wouldn't be there. __ 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 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] K3 memory editor programming 2m repeaters
Very funny. But no one answered my question regarding memory editor. I put it the VFO A frequencies and offsets and tones for the repeaters for the trip from Westlake village to Mammoth but was wondering if I need to put in a frequency for VFO B or does the offset automatically take care of that. Thanks, Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Dec 11, 2012, at 5:26 PM, Rick Bates happymooseph...@gmail.com wrote: Welcome to life in Cali. ;o) Rick wa6nhc On 12 December 2012 11:40, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: On 12/11/2012 12:43 PM, Keith Heimbold wrote: Tomorrow night I am heading up with clients to mammoth for a snowboarding / skiing business trip Snowboarding, Skiing, and Business trip in the same sentence is an oxymoron. __ 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 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] K3 memory editor programming 2m repeaters
Tomorrow night I am heading up with clients to mammoth for a snowboarding / skiing business trip and I am trying to program the repeaters for the drive up. I am not too familiar with 2m and was a little confused on programming the memory editor. Any quick tips would be awesome. So stoked to get some boarding in at mammoth. Thanks, Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ 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] K3 V4.61 CW decode broken?
Wayne, This did the trick for me as well. I had the bandwidth way too wide and was just seeing ET in the decoder. Been enjoying the new firmware ever since. Works great!!! Thanks, Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Dec 7, 2012, at 7:47 AM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: Brian, Virtually all other reports on this release have said the CW decoder was working very well. I just retested this morning, too. If you're seeing E's and T's, try using a much narrower bandwidth, 50-150 Hz, and turn on the noise blanker to reduce the level of impulse noise. I recommend using THR 2 or 3 for most signals, and THR 1 for very weak signals. These fixed settings usually work better than AUTO. When there is no CW signal above the required threshold, you'll see random characters decoded. 73, Wayne N6KR On Dec 7, 2012, at 5:41 AM, Brian Alsop wrote: Was checking out RTTY decode which worked fine. Decided to look at CW decode. Here are my observations. Not working well here or op here inept at using it. My perception is that it did much better in older versions. However, I didn't use it much then. ZL9HM was 599 @35 wpm this AM. WPM check always showing between 48 and 82 wpm. Decode with WPM check off was bunch of E's and T's. Not due to noise. Using 400 Hz filter in CW mode. Tried auto, both choices for speed, auto, different thresholds. Closest to working is auto. Similar problem with C6AKQ at 32 wpm when decoding some characters right. Both stations generating machine generated CW. I'm also thinking that these stations are using contest spacing of characters which may be confounding. In WINKEY and N1MM the word spacing for contest spacing is 6 dits/wordspace instead of normal 7. Admittedly these are really short exchanges and the time to lock on is really short. However, my guess is that these are the exact conditions some guys are using the decoder for. A longer rag chewing K9 at 28wpm did decode OK but was not spectacular. Although his signal was strong, characters were dropped. He seemed to be using normal spaced CW. I'm wondering is contest spacing is confounding for the decoder. 73 de Brian/K3KO - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2634/5443 - Release Date: 12/07/12 __ 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 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 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] Are you satisfied with your K3?
I am doing cartwheels in my mind at work. That is how happy i am with my two K3s. Totally stoked with them!!! Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Dec 5, 2012, at 11:34 AM, k4...@aol.com wrote: Ditto here too! 73, Henry - K4TMC K3/100 #98 -Original Message- From: Bill Clarke b...@w2blc.net To: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wed, Dec 5, 2012 2:25 pm Subject: [Elecraft] Are you satisfied with your K3? I AM As my K3 operates today, it is the best receiver I have ever used - and the list is over fifty years long. The settings I use were posted here several days ago. They are directed towards armchair copy use - I doubt if they would do much to enhance a DXer's or contester's use. I have posted a lot of questions, complaints, and barbs regarding my K3 - which I built in February of this year. However, with the posts and emails I received (that were constructive in nature), I gained enough knowledge about the K3 and its menus, to send me in the right direction to correct what I perceive as K3 deficiencies. Along the way, I have found the Cady Manual to be top notch and totally necessary for understanding the K3. I keep a file of posts made here and on the Yahoo Group that have been informative. I make all my settings the hard way using the K3 menus, as I have experienced failures when making changes via K3 EZ (possibly related to Win7). Anyway, the long and short is that I am now very pleased with my K3 - it is a keeper. Bill W2BLC __ 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 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 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] [K3] RTTY digital setup issue
Recently I switched to a new MicroHam microkeyer 2 from the USB 3 product and have had some issues with DM780 transmitting solid RTTY signals with accuracy from my K3. It appears that when in Data A mode on the K3 my RTTY transmission is putting erroneous characters in place of the ones I want transmitted. For example, a recent RTTY contact on 20m with PT0S had them copying me as AC6ZZ instead of AK6ZZ. I tried continuing to transmit my correct callsign but they read it incorrectly a few time after initial contact and now I have this error permanently in their log (good thing I have another verified contact with them). This issue with RTTY has now happened on multiple occasions with other stations and I am perplexed. I am not sure if this is a MicroHam issue with the microkeyer 2 or a K3 issue or a Dm780 issue though with the USB 3 I had zero issue with RTTY and DM780 so I am wondering if I have a configuration issue with the MicroHam MK2 setup or have my K3 in wrong digital mode. Any help from this group would be very welcome. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ 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] {K3} New Upload of MCU stuck
Yes his manual directed me there.
Keith
AK6ZZ
Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos
On Nov 20, 2012, at 9:31 AM, Dick Dievendorff die...@comcast.net wrote:
The recovery steps are in K3 Utility Help, Troubleshooting, MCU Boot Loader.
73 de Dick, K6KR
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Nevermind found in the Cady manual what I did wrong. Fred Cady’s book
rocks!!!
Keith
AK6ZZ
From: Ham Radio
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2012 9:00 PM
To: Elecraft group email
Subject: {K3} New Upload of MCU stuck
I was uploading my newly arrived, upgraded and fixed K3 serial 1526 from the
factory to the latest version and it froze with the MCU LD displayed and the
K3 utility program asking to be closed. I was doing the upgrade of the MCU
through a virtual port set up by Microham uRouter program and something did
not go correctly. I need some help with this. I unplugged it and it doing
the same thing. The transmit light is flashing and the MCU LD is displaying.
I just received the K3 today after a month and I would like to get it
working again.
Keith
AK6ZZ
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Re: [Elecraft] {K3} New Upload of MCU stuck
Callsign is AK6ZZ. Sorry for the fat finger. Still early on west coast of US. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Nov 20, 2012, at 5:28 AM, Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com wrote: No problem. I tried uploading the firmware update through the virtual port created by uRouter program from MicroHam. This is a major no no. I followed the instructions as per Fred's manual that I needed to follow the bootstrap procedure for failed upload and found out that I needed a direct not virtual com port to do the upload and that using a virtual port will result in the issue of the upload locking up. I used a serial to serial connector after removing all connectors and followed the procedure cited in the help portion under troubleshooting and voila the firmware uploaded and alles en ordnung. Hope this helps. I was a bit excited when I was able to get the answer by reading cady's manual and I wanted to give Fred some props for his very thorough and helpful book on the K3. Keith AL6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Nov 20, 2012, at 4:52 AM, Bill Clarke b...@w2blc.net wrote: It would be nice to share what you found - rather than just saying the answer is in the book(s). Bill W2BLC __ 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 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] {K3} New Upload of MCU stuck
No problem. I tried uploading the firmware update through the virtual port created by uRouter program from MicroHam. This is a major no no. I followed the instructions as per Fred's manual that I needed to follow the bootstrap procedure for failed upload and found out that I needed a direct not virtual com port to do the upload and that using a virtual port will result in the issue of the upload locking up. I used a serial to serial connector after removing all connectors and followed the procedure cited in the help portion under troubleshooting and voila the firmware uploaded and alles en ordnung. Hope this helps. I was a bit excited when I was able to get the answer by reading cady's manual and I wanted to give Fred some props for his very thorough and helpful book on the K3. Keith AL6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Nov 20, 2012, at 4:52 AM, Bill Clarke b...@w2blc.net wrote: It would be nice to share what you found - rather than just saying the answer is in the book(s). Bill W2BLC __ 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 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] Fwd: Doomsday - The End Of The World, Special Event
Doomsday net? What time and frequency? I am so there! Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Nov 17, 2012, at 8:16 AM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Get on the air for your last QSO! QSLs are available, but whether or not they are sent depend on the outcome of the world after Dec 21, 2012. 73, Don W3FPR Original Message Subject:Doomsday - The End Of The World, Special Event Date:Sat, 17 Nov 2012 08:22:05 -0500 From:Rick Tilton w...@charter.net To:Rick Tilton w...@charter.net http://www.qrz.com/db/N0D __ 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 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] Antenna Rotator
I use a G450A with my steppir three element and it works great. I purchased the aftermarket MDS RC1 controller and Condrut's PST rotator program and it gives me computer control either direct or remote. Condrut's program is excellent and you can integrate it with DX Cluster in HRD for bearing control. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Nov 13, 2012, at 4:55 AM, Mike K2MK k...@comcast.net wrote: Hi Ron, If you've never used a rotator before I think you'll be more than happy enough to let your fingers do the control of the rotator. I have a G-450A at the bottom of a 30 foot mast for my hex beam and am very happy with it. Hex beams are not so directional that you have to change the direction for every station you work so it's really not important to me to have my PC turn the antenna constantly. The G-450A is a perfect companion for a hex beam. You may want to join the Hex Beam Yahoo group for additional opinions. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/ 73, Mike K2MK Ron Midwin-3 wrote I'm considering a Hex Beam antenna with the rotator at the bottom of a 30 foot mast. The Hex Beam company recommends a Yaesu G450 A rotator or equivalent. Since I've not used a rotator before, I'm looking for recommendations on one that might be more compatible with my K3? This is regarding controlling the rotator from the shack. Any comments would be appreciated. -- Ron Midwin AE6RH -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Antenna-Rotator-tp7565527p7565542.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 __ 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] [KX3] Mobile install change of plans
I have recently decided against installing my KX3 in my mobile as I cannot seem to provide it a stable enough environment for it to operate. My Silverado seems to have issues. I have decided to instead install my K3 1391 as my mobile and over the past couple days it has been operating flawlessly in the truck. We will be building a custom console for it and my MicroHam USB 3. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos __ 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] Change to KX3 RF board at #2500
Thanks for sharing this information as I would like to send up my KX3 serial 847 to Elecraft for this modification. I must be living under a rock because this is the first I heard of this mod. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Nov 13, 2012, at 8:41 AM, Dave Lankshear d...@lanks.plus.com wrote: Since my query received no response, I kept digging and found some info on the KX3 Yahoo reflector and together with snippets from those kind souls who sent emails direct to me, thanks guys, I got a better picture. Seemingly, the changeover was at #2045 and involved a change in the RF board in response to QST's December 2012 review comments about very slightly lower dynamic range on 160 and 80 metres. The modified RF board apparently sorts that out and there's also a low pass filter added to the BNC antenna connector that now has a tiny PCB and a toroid attached. I asked about it because I'm assembling a KX3 for a friend and wanted to know whether the kit had the new or old RF board. Fortunately, he's well in time and it sports the new RF board and BNC socket. Apparently, Elecraft will update the KX3 for $49 but it's implied that you have to send the entire KX3 to them. That's pretty hard on those outside the bottom 48 but my buddy's happy because it doesn't affect him. If his KX3 had been pre-#2045 and he'd wanted the upgrade, I would have tried to beg an exchange PCB, rather like the DSP upgrade on the K3, as I have the confidence to take things apart and the ability to get 'em back together again (mostly) HI! My thanks as ever to the Elecraft crew who are always willing to go the extra mile for their customers. 73 Dave G3TJP __ 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 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] Small HF amp suggestions
I would be careful with the RM Italy amps. I have not been able to get mine to operate properly with the KX3 in my mobile. Lots of spurious RF issues and we are super well grounded with ferrites/torroids everywhere. For now I am putting in an older Icom mobile until the 100W amp from elecraft comes out. It is a bummer but mega mobile is a little challenged at the moment. I may end up using the KX3 on 6m with the mirage amp so two rigs in the truck. Not optimal but I cannot let my KX3 hang on the shelf. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Nov 6, 2012, at 7:02 PM, Jack Berry we...@yahoo.com wrote: Thanks for the responses. Looks like RM Italy is an option for mobiling with the KX3 and a mid range power boost. All others seem to weigh in too heavily in power and cost. Unless a KPA100 is available sooner than expected, will either delay the KX3 or pick up the RM Italy. On Nov 6, 2012, at 11:38 AM, Randy reti...@easystreet.net wrote: Jack: You might take a look at the Tokyo Hy-Power HL-45b. They are really offered for the Yaesu FT-817 but only require a cable to use with just about any other QRP radio. They are only about 50w but are small and portable and might fill the bill for you even if not as much power as you might want. Another possibility might be an RM Italy KL300. They put out 150w and are fairly inexpensive. The RM Italy amps show up on eBay from time-to-time but I think you can also order direct. Also they have a U.S. distributor: http://www.dnjradio.com//product_info.php?products_id=188osCsid=0b4e1927581ecc2d744e5dd8a50bf542 I don’t know much about them but their stuff looks interesting. Randy, W7HR Port Orchard, WA __ 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 mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Need Headphone recommendations for K3
I use some $30 skull candy ear buds with my KX3 for receiving only and they work great. Very sensitive. I would use them with the K3 but I like having the microphone built in so I am using a Yamaha MDE-100 and they work great. Very light on my head and as one person mentioned about another similar Yamaha headset you will forget they are on and I have almost pulled my K3 from my desk many times. I have both the Heil proset 4 5 and because of ear pain have almost completely transitioned to the Yamaha headset. Keith AK6ZZ (formerly AG6AZ) Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Nov 1, 2012, at 4:36 AM, Barry N1EU barry.n...@gmail.com wrote: Dave Weiss wrote *I would like some recommendations on a high quality replacement with ear buds and a high quality mike that works well with the K3.* * I'm not sure if you really meant ear buds. If you meant ear phones, by far the highest quality headset I've ever used, in terms of construction quality, comfort and tx/rx audio quality, is the Beyerdynamic DT-109. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Need-Headphone-recommendations-for-K3-tp7564758p7564884.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 __ 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] K3 Problem
I operate my K3 with compression of 14 and mic gain at 34-38 depending on conditions and environment (contesting, DXing or ragchewing). With the Yamaha MDE-100 microphone I get good audio reports. Guess each microphone has slightly different settings for optimum Audio quality. Keith AG6AZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Oct 27, 2012, at 9:45 AM, David Gilbert xda...@cis-broadband.com wrote: Include me in that sentiment. I have several times monitored my audio while adjusting the compression. CMP=20 gives great audio quality and CMP=25 gives great contest audio. CMP=30 generates significant audio artifacts without any better intelligibility. In my opinion, CMP above 30 merely adds trash to the bands. 73, Dave AB7E On 10/27/2012 2:37 AM, Bill W4ZV wrote: Dick, WN3R wrote With compression above 30 Wow! The max I ever use is 24. Microphones may vary but CMP=30 seems awfully high. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Problem-tp7564622p7564650.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 __ 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 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] K3-PR10
I second the notion of a combined unit. My noise floor is low on 6m and 10m in most directions (except when i aim my antennas (steppir three element and stack of sevens for 6m) south towards Tijuana - i live four miles from the border) nevertheless I would buy a combined unit in a nanosecond. Keith AG6AZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Oct 25, 2012, at 6:07 PM, Gary K9GS garyk...@wi.rr.com wrote: Boy...I was thinking of buying a PR-6 soon. I'd buy a dual band unit in a heartbeat. On 10/25/2012 3:59 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: We started with the PR6. We didn't know anyone would ever want a PR10 until last year. A two-band unit might be possible, but it's not in our plan (yet). 73, Wayne N6KR On Oct 25, 2012, at 1:10 PM, Brian Alsop wrote: This is perplexing. Why not have a PR10/6 where both bands are in the same unit? Surely that is possible. 73 de Brian/K3KO On 10/25/2012 20:07, Jack Berry wrote: I asked about 2 weeks ago and Lisa said they are building inventory before listing it on the order form. It is a 10 meter preamp, similar to the PR-6. God Bless 73!Jack - WE5ST - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2441/5353 - Release Date: 10/25/12 __ 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 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 -- 73, Gary K9GS Greater Milwaukee DX Association: http://www.gmdxa.org Society of Midwest Contesters: http://www.w9smc.com CW Ops #1032 http://www.cwops.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 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 headset recommendation
I am using a Yamaha HPE100 microphone on my K3 with great results. I like how it sounds and always seems to provide ample punch. I want to get another one for the KX3. Keith AG6AZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Oct 21, 2012, at 6:07 AM, Rick Stealey rstea...@hotmail.com wrote: When you get your CM500 don't make the mistake I did - don't listen to music with them. On the other hand to see just how restricted the audio really is with them it is a good test. In a word - awful! They are quite comfortable though. Rick K2XT __ 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 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
