Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Website Hacked?

[Michael Wong]

I haven’t seen this on any macOS browser (Safari, Chrome or Firefox) or Firefox 
on Windows 10 on the Elecraft site on at least two different networks. I would 
recommend checking that your router or computer wasn’t compromised. 

http://arstechnica.com/security/2016/12/unpatched-bug-allows-hackers-to-seize-control-of-netgear-routers/
Search for "adware redirects” in your favorite search engine.

> On Jan 3, 2017, at 8:23 AM, James Austin  wrote:
> 
> No problem here and I use nothing but the Chrome browser.
> 
> Jim/KA2RVO
> 
> On Tue, Jan 3, 2017 at 10:08 AM, Ken G Kopp  wrote:
> 
>> No problem here ... but I've avoided the Chrome browser.  😂
>> 
>> 73
>> 
>> K0PP
>> 
>> 
>> On Jan 3, 2017 04:41, "Dave Fifield"  wrote:
>> 
>> I've been noticing that every now and then, when I'm on the Elecraft
>> website
>> looking around, my Chrome browser will get re-directed to spurious ad
>> websites instead of the link I clicked on the Elecraft site. Anyone else
>> noticed this?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> At least one of the redirectors was to a website that pretends to take over
>> your PC and holds you ransom until you pay a fee to unlock your files
>> (which
>> of course is utter nonsense, since all you have to do is use the Task
>> Manager to end the browser app and the problem is gone).
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I did some scientific research today, and with the help of the good folks
>> at
>> Avast! (the virus/malware blocking service I use) and determined that a) I
>> have NO viruses, Trojans, adware, malware, or any other nastyware, and that
>> b) these browser redirects are ONLY happening when I click on links on the
>> Elecraft website. I can browse other websites with impunity and not see any
>> redirects - it's just links on the Elecraft website that do it.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> This leads me to believe that, somehow, the Elecraft website has been
>> hacked
>> or otherwise loaded with an adware virus. Please can someone at Elecraft
>> have a look at the problem and clean up the web code ASAP?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Many thanks,
>> 
>> Dave Fifield
>> 
>> AD6A
>> 
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Microphone

[Michael Wong]

I’m still more of an audio professional than an accomplished ham, so I’ll ask 
while the thread is hot - why does ham gear use non-standard interconnects? Why 
don't Elecraft and others move to 3-pin XLR? Honestly, the bottom of my mic 
cabinet is probably overkill for ham, but the fact I have to get (or make) a 
custom adapter for even my least expensive mic irks me.


> On Oct 13, 2016, at 1:01 PM, Jim Brown  wrote:
> 
> The CM500 is the clear winner -- great sounding mic, great sounding 
> headphones are very comfortable.  As a retired pro recording engineer, I own 
> several dozen excellent mics. Anything more expensive that the CM500 is a 
> waste of money. The EV RE320 someone suggested is a nice mic for broadcast 
> work, but gross overkill for a ham station.
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
> 
> On Thu,10/13/2016 12:40 PM, Arie Kleingeld PA3A wrote:
>> 
>> I never bought any handmic. But I own several headsets, a $4,50 plastic one 
>> (has a good mic), a Yamaha CM500 ($45, many K3 owners have that one, good 
>> mic) and a david clark aviation headset (several hundreds of dollars, good 
>> mic).
>> 
>> The difference is in the ears of the headsets, 
> 

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Re: [Elecraft] Windows Emulator

[Michael Wong]

At the risk of starting a religious thread, I never said Macs were more secure 
than PCs. On my Mac, I simply have more control of my security and credentials 
than on a Windows computer from 20 years of deep Mac experience. On Windows, I 
simply don’t have the deep knowledge of how to restrict my usage to protect 
myself. Whatever the platform, careful computing habits are the best defense 
from malware. 

Also, Microsoft is close to ending free Windows 10 updates (or may have already 
ended that program.) VMs are a good compromise and others have commented on 
those virtues.   

> On Oct 12, 2016, at 10:02 AM, John  wrote:
> 
> Michael,
> 
> I'd be very wary of your last statement there. Your Mac is no more secure 
> than a Windows computer (and in fact Apple collect a lot of data and hide the 
> fact that they're collecting it, they just manage to hide it better than 
> Microsoft do). Your assertion that you're safe just because you use a Mac is, 
> at best, a false belief.
> 
> I, and many other people, use a Windows PC on a daily basis, do all my online 
> shopping on it etc, and I've not been a victim of any of the things you 
> suggested will happen. Sure, I'm a careful user (by which I mean I apply 
> common sense when browsing etc), but I'm at no more risk on my Windows PC 
> than you are on your Mac.
> 
> In response to Dick's question about cost, the only cost would be a Windows 
> licence. With Windows 10 being free for a long time, you may still find that 
> your VM can install, and be activated with, that for free. YMMV. Virtualbox 
> is completely free to individual users (and I suspect other VM hypervisors 
> mentioned in the thread such as Parallels and VMware Fusion are the same).
> 
> 73, and a firm left handshake,
> John (XLX)
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Michael 
> Wong
> Sent: 12 October 2016 17:56
> To: Richard Fjeld 
> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Windows Emulator
> 
> I second that. Lifelong Mac user. I have a cheap Windows laptop I only use 
> for ham and games. I nuked the drive, installed a fresh, legal copy of 
> Windows 10 and don’t use that computer to surf or watch videos or music. I 
> don't download ANYTHING other than ham stuff, OS updates, and games from 
> Steam or Blizzard, and simply haven’t entered my credit card information on 
> anything on that PC. I purchase on the web on my Mac where I have control 
> over my credentials and security. I also restrict my Windows PC to only my 
> Gmail account. I’m not going to let my hobby computer be the vector of 
> identity theft or ransomware.
> 
> Michael, K2MAW 
> 
>> On Oct 12, 2016, at 9:47 AM, Richard Fjeld  wrote:
>> 
>> Just a suggestion;
>> 
>> I don't know what all this would cost you, but $350 can buy a very 
>> decent Windows laptop.  I bought a Lenovo with an i5 cpu and 8 Gb of 
>> ram plus an optical drive and more,  from the Microsoft store for that 
>> amount. You have to watch for good offers.
>> 
>> Dick, n0ce
>> 
>> 
>> On 10/12/2016 11:20 AM, Dauer, Edward wrote:
>>> I give up.
>>> 
>>> I have tried to be faithful to my decision of a few years ago, to swear off 
>>> Windows and work exclusively with Mac OS.  But there’s just too much that I 
>>> want that isn’t available in OS – Spectrogram, for example, and any number 
>>> of logging programs I’d like to try.
>>> 
>>> It’s not time yet for a new computer, and I want to keep all of my Mac apps 
>>> and files intact; so the question is what sort of Windows emulator would be 
>>> best to install in the Mac computers.  I use a 4-year old MacBook Air as a 
>>> laptop and an even older iMac on my desk.  Both now run OS X Yosemite and I 
>>> will not upgrade to Sierra, in case that matters.
>>> 
>>> Advice?  Thanks in advance,
>>> 
>>> Ted, KN1CBR
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Re: [Elecraft] Windows Emulator

[Michael Wong]

I second that. Lifelong Mac user. I have a cheap Windows laptop I only use for 
ham and games. I nuked the drive, installed a fresh, legal copy of Windows 10 
and don’t use that computer to surf or watch videos or music. I don't download 
ANYTHING other than ham stuff, OS updates, and games from Steam or Blizzard, 
and simply haven’t entered my credit card information on anything on that PC. I 
purchase on the web on my Mac where I have control over my credentials and 
security. I also restrict my Windows PC to only my Gmail account. I’m not going 
to let my hobby computer be the vector of identity theft or ransomware.

Michael, K2MAW 

> On Oct 12, 2016, at 9:47 AM, Richard Fjeld  wrote:
> 
> Just a suggestion;
> 
> I don't know what all this would cost you, but $350 can buy a very 
> decent Windows laptop.  I bought a Lenovo with an i5 cpu and 8 Gb of ram 
> plus an optical drive and more,  from the Microsoft store for that 
> amount. You have to watch for good offers.
> 
> Dick, n0ce
> 
> 
> On 10/12/2016 11:20 AM, Dauer, Edward wrote:
>> I give up.
>> 
>> I have tried to be faithful to my decision of a few years ago, to swear off 
>> Windows and work exclusively with Mac OS.  But there’s just too much that I 
>> want that isn’t available in OS – Spectrogram, for example, and any number 
>> of logging programs I’d like to try.
>> 
>> It’s not time yet for a new computer, and I want to keep all of my Mac apps 
>> and files intact; so the question is what sort of Windows emulator would be 
>> best to install in the Mac computers.  I use a 4-year old MacBook Air as a 
>> laptop and an even older iMac on my desk.  Both now run OS X Yosemite and I 
>> will not upgrade to Sierra, in case that matters.
>> 
>> Advice?  Thanks in advance,
>> 
>> Ted, KN1CBR
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Re: [Elecraft] "Random wire" vs Buddystick - myth, bias or luck?

[Michael Wong]

Thanks Matt:

This is pretty close to what I have, but I’ve done a 36’ radiator and 13’ 
counterpoise. So maybe it’s in the details. I have my antenna wire (100’) wound 
on a kite string winder. I spool out what I calculate I need and the other end 
is connected to my BNC/banana adapter. So I have 60+’ of wire still wound on 
the reel. Is the inductance effect of the remaining wire wound on the reel have 
any effect on the antenna?



Michael 
K2MAW


> On Sep 29, 2016, at 9:39 AM, Matt Zilmer  wrote:
> 
> Hi Michael,
> 
> If your KX3 has the ATU, you can use the following random wire for 20 through 
> 10m, and it will work under all conditions I've come across.  I've used it on 
> 40m as well, but there are more dependencies on height of the radiator (to be 
> effective).
> 
> 28 foot radiator (I use #20 stranded).  If you have a tree or even a tall 
> bush nearby, weight one end of the wire and toss it into the tree as high as 
> you can.
> 
> 13 to 17 foot counterpoise, or "trailer" wire.  This can be laid on the 
> ground, usually opposite of the direction your radiator is sloped.
> 
> Use a Banana to BNC adapter at the KX3, and attach the radiator to the red 
> post.  The black post is attached to the counterpoise wire.  Use your ATU to 
> adjust feedpoint SWR.
> 
> As a testimonial to this antenna configuration, I've used it on multiple 
> field days at 5W to score a ton of QRP contacts.  One year, I was outscoring 
> our main station running a K3 at 100W while I had the KX3 using this antenna 
> (at least some of that is technique and luck).
> 
> When you're done at the site, pull your radiator wire back down and wind it 
> up with the counterpoise wire.  Then - you're on to your next site.
> 
> 73,
> 
> matt W6NIA
> 
> 
> On 09/29/2016 09:22 AM, Michael Wong wrote:
>> Thanks everyone! Larry's was great, quickly actionable advice. I’ll do this 
>> the next time I go out. I don’t have a shack, and am still hunting around 
>> for a spot where I can try some of the other great suggestions (that I can 
>> fit in my backpack and if I actually find a spot where I can string up a 
>> wire.
>> 
>> I do use a wire counterpoise for both my wire and Buddistick and try to keep 
>> it off the ground except for the end.
>> 
>> Yes, I have an older copy of the antenna book and I’m in the transmission 
>> lines chapter. I guess I should just skip ahead to the long wire chapter.
>> 
>> Given all the advice, I’m going to continue to try to find a good wire 
>> antenna deployment given the random locations I tend to drop in at.
>> 
>> Thanks all!
>> 
>> Michael
>> K2MAW
>> 
>> 
>>> On Sep 29, 2016, at 8:34 AM, Bill  wrote:
>>> 
>>> That's great advice, Larry!
>>> 
>>> Bill
>>> K9YEQ
>>> 
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Larry
>>> Gauthier (K8UT)
>>> 
>>> The most likely answer is "it depends." Despite the theoretical differences
>>> between the antennas, there are situational differences where one will
>>> out-perform the other: quality of ground, height, propagation, direction to
>>> receiving station...
>>> 
>>> BUT, you can measure those differences yourself. Tune-up on the Buddistick
>>> in the CW portion and send the string "test test de  >> callsign>". Move your VFO 5 KHz and send the same string on the random wire.
>>> 
>>> Then open your browser to the Reverse Beacon Network's search page and enter
>>> 
>>> your callsign.
>>> http://www.reversebeacon.net/srch.php
>>> Compare your received signal strength on each antenna by the stations who
>>> heard you. Run the test a few times to minimize QSB and propagation fading.
>>> 
>>> What do you get? The results ("which is better?") may be different as you
>>> move from one location to another. If you can carry both antennas use the
>>> one that's working.
>>> 
>>> -larry (K8UT)
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: Michael A. Wong
>>> 
>>> Hey folks,
>>> 
>>> KX3 and Buddistick owner here. I've been getting a lot of feedback that I
>>> would get better performance (more contacts) with a random wire vs my
>>> Buddistick. So, while I've noticed that reception is much better with the
>>> wire, with the Buddistick, I get 1.1:1 according to the KX3 and have made
>>> all my contacts with the Buddistick.

Re: [Elecraft] "Random wire" vs Buddystick - myth, bias or luck?

[Michael Wong]

Thanks everyone! Larry's was great, quickly actionable advice. I’ll do this the 
next time I go out. I don’t have a shack, and am still hunting around for a 
spot where I can try some of the other great suggestions (that I can fit in my 
backpack and if I actually find a spot where I can string up a wire. 

I do use a wire counterpoise for both my wire and Buddistick and try to keep it 
off the ground except for the end.

Yes, I have an older copy of the antenna book and I’m in the transmission lines 
chapter. I guess I should just skip ahead to the long wire chapter. 

Given all the advice, I’m going to continue to try to find a good wire antenna 
deployment given the random locations I tend to drop in at. 

Thanks all!

Michael
K2MAW


> On Sep 29, 2016, at 8:34 AM, Bill  wrote:
> 
> That's great advice, Larry!
> 
> Bill
> K9YEQ
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Larry
> Gauthier (K8UT)
> 
> The most likely answer is "it depends." Despite the theoretical differences
> between the antennas, there are situational differences where one will
> out-perform the other: quality of ground, height, propagation, direction to
> receiving station...
> 
> BUT, you can measure those differences yourself. Tune-up on the Buddistick
> in the CW portion and send the string "test test de   callsign>". Move your VFO 5 KHz and send the same string on the random wire.
> 
> Then open your browser to the Reverse Beacon Network's search page and enter
> 
> your callsign.
> http://www.reversebeacon.net/srch.php
> Compare your received signal strength on each antenna by the stations who 
> heard you. Run the test a few times to minimize QSB and propagation fading.
> 
> What do you get? The results ("which is better?") may be different as you 
> move from one location to another. If you can carry both antennas use the 
> one that's working.
> 
> -larry (K8UT)
> -Original Message- 
> From: Michael A. Wong
> 
> Hey folks,
> 
> KX3 and Buddistick owner here. I've been getting a lot of feedback that I 
> would get better performance (more contacts) with a random wire vs my 
> Buddistick. So, while I've noticed that reception is much better with the 
> wire, with the Buddistick, I get 1.1:1 according to the KX3 and have made 
> all my contacts with the Buddistick.
> 
> Now, recognizing the DIY nature of our hobby might lead people to recommend 
> a random wire over a commercial antenna, if I actually manage to deploy the 
> wire "optimally", should I really see performance equal or outpace the 
> Buddistick? Or am I simply finding bad luck the times I try to get a QSO 
> over a wire?
> 
> I've tried deploying from a 30' pole sloping down, the hypotenuse of the 
> triangle pointing to my desired direction. I tried deploying 40+ feet 
> between two trees about 12' off the ground. Now I'm going to get a Zebco 202
> 
> and rig up my slingshot to deploy vertical. But honestly, I can get the 
> Buddistick up and running in about 3 minutes
> 
> Mainly, I'm on 20m and maybe I haven't read the right book on random wire 
> antennas, but I would appreciate the group's thoughts.
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 SDR MAC

[Michael Wong]

Depends on which adapter you bought. This will allow charging and USB 3 (and 
USB 2) passthrough:

http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MK0W2AM/A/lightning-to-usb-3-camera-adapter 


Look forward to hearing how this works.


> On Sep 15, 2016, at 7:40 AM, Fred Moore  wrote:
> 
> Michael,  I installed iSDR and ordered to lightning to USB adapter from
> apple, it will be here tomorrow..  After ordering the adapter I started
> wondering how to keep the iPad charged when it is powering the sound
> device..  how do you make that happen, I could not find anything on the
> web.  Do you know if plugging the iPad into a powered USB hub will
> charge the iPad, as the iPad would be acting as a host hub..  nothing I
> could find... 
> 
> regards... Fred
> 
> 
> On 9/14/16 3:30 PM, Michael Blake wrote:
>> Fred, If you have the PigRemote it will serve as the RS-232 connection
>> from iSdr to the KX3.  If you do not then then just set the frequency
>> on iSdr to 0 (zero) kHz and the frequency you are tuned to will be at
>> center screen and other signals will be displayed as plus or minus
>> kHz.  It works quite well… very well actually.
>> 
>> I use an Apple camera adapter (lightning to usb) with a Griffin iMic
>> to connect from the I/Q jack on the KX3 to the iPad.  It works just as
>> well on the iPhone with a smaller display.
>> 
>> If you want other stuff like CAT, Log, LOTW support,  DX-Cluster, etc.
>> look at RumLog NG running on your Mac.
>> 
>> Michael Blake
>> k9...@mac.com 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Sep 14, 2016, at 3:04 PM, Fred Moore >> > wrote:
>>> 
>>> I am aware it doesn't require any SDR software, but wanted to play with
>>> some.. primary for a panadapter, without adding on a PX3..  I have not
>>> looked at iSDR for ipad will take a look at it..  thanks.. Fred
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 9/14/16 2:54 PM, Michael Blake wrote:
 Fred, what is your goal?  The KX3 does not require any SDR software.
 Panadapter, try iSDR on the iPad.  If you have a PigRemote it will
 even display the KX3's frequency.  It connects to the I/Q jacks.
 
 Fill us in what functions you are looking for.
 
 Michael Blake
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 On Sep 14, 2016, at 14:39, Fred Moore >>> 
 > wrote:
 
> I am looking for recommendations on a good SDR application that
> will run
> under Mac OSX.   I also have parallels installed with a windows VM, but
> don't want anything that runs under windows..
> 
> What are you Mac users using?..   Fred
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 battery in PX3

[Michael Wong]

That’s very cool. I’m going to try running the PX3 and KX3 off a 12Ah Bioenno 
battery and a Powerpole distribution adapter. Maybe I’ll get rid of the 
internal batteries on the KX3.

> On Sep 1, 2016, at 2:27 PM, Bill  wrote:
> 
> Ed,  Thank you for the information.  Makes we want to buy the PX3, as if
> having the P3 wasn't enough ;-)
> 
> Bill
> K9YEQ
> 
> Bill
> K9YEQ
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
> Edouard Lafargue
> 
>  With all the discussion on KX2 IQ output going on, I don't want to muddle
> things up even further, but as Mark KE6BB was reminding me earlier, there is
> a nice way you can power the PX3 using a standard KX2 battery that I
> demonstrated a couple of weeks back:
> 
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/39wjrgp1bad3xg5/KX2%20Battery%20in%20PX3.jpg.jpg?d
> l=0
> 
>   I did this some time ago and it works great - it looks like Elecraft made
> provisions for such a battery in the design of the PX3 PCB. You need to open
> the PX3 to recharge the battery, but it actually lasts for quite a while, I
> haven't made precise measurements yet though.
> 
> my 2 cents,
> 
> Ed, W6ELA

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Re: [Elecraft] [PX3][PX3SVGA][P3] PX3 to SVGA Large Screen; and Decoded Text to Native P3 Screen

[Michael Wong]

+1 on HDMI (or DisplayPort).

> On Aug 26, 2016, at 3:06 PM, Steve  wrote:
> 
> #1 but with HDMI...
> 
> 73, steve WB3LGC
> 
> 
> On 8/26/2016 12:15 PM, Joe Stone (KF5WBO) wrote:
>> Thank you, Art.
>> 
>> We've been discussing two new features on this thread ...
>> 
>> Feature #1. Elecraft to develop an internal adapter (i.e., PX3SVGA) to
>> connect a PX3 to an SVGA large screen.
>> 
>> Feature #2. Elecraft (Paul Saffren, N6HZ) to modify the P3 firmware to
>> write,
>> 
>>   * text decoded by the K3, and
>>   * text to be transmitted
>> 
>> to the P3 TFT-LCD display (without the need for a P3SVGA).
>> 
>> If you're interested in one or both of these new features, please reply to
>> this thread.  This is how Wayne prioritizes new products / features.
>> 
>> Please take into consideration that for many (most?) KX3 owners, the KX3
>> serves as their one and only one HF rig.  While the jokes about lugging an
>> SVGA monitor to a mountain peak are clever, they fail to recognize the
>> reality that a majority of KX3 operating hours are spent at the home QTH.
>> 
>> 73's
>> 
>> Joe
>> KF5WBO
>> 
>> 
>>> Wayne,
>>> 
>>> If you are looking for interested parties, I for one would be interested —
>>> also
>>> along with that mythical BIG amplifier if you ever get the itch again — hi
>>> hi
>>> 
>>> 73,
>>> 
>>> Art Peters, K0ACP
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] [PX3][PX3SVGA][P3] PX3 to SVGA Large Screen; and Decoded Text to Native P3 Screen

[Michael Wong]

I vote for Feature 1, having recently acquired a PX3. I run an SDRPlay with 
various software radio UIs on my laptop and having the PX3 outputting VGA (or 
DisplayPort perhaps) would probably simplify my setup by replacing the laptop 
with a flatscreen monitor. 



> On Aug 26, 2016, at 9:15 AM, Joe Stone (KF5WBO)  
> wrote:
> 
> Thank you, Art.
> 
> We've been discussing two new features on this thread ...
> 
> Feature #1. Elecraft to develop an internal adapter (i.e., PX3SVGA) to
> connect a PX3 to an SVGA large screen.
> 
> Feature #2. Elecraft (Paul Saffren, N6HZ) to modify the P3 firmware to
> write,
> 
>  * text decoded by the K3, and
>  * text to be transmitted
> 
> to the P3 TFT-LCD display (without the need for a P3SVGA).
> 
> If you're interested in one or both of these new features, please reply to
> this thread.  This is how Wayne prioritizes new products / features.
> 
> Please take into consideration that for many (most?) KX3 owners, the KX3
> serves as their one and only one HF rig.  While the jokes about lugging an
> SVGA monitor to a mountain peak are clever, they fail to recognize the
> reality that a majority of KX3 operating hours are spent at the home QTH.
> 
> 73's
> 
> Joe
> KF5WBO
> 
> 
>> Wayne, 
>> 
>> If you are looking for interested parties, I for one would be interested —
>> also
>> along with that mythical BIG amplifier if you ever get the itch again — hi
>> hi 
>> 
>> 73, 
>> 
>> Art Peters, K0ACP
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Page Down?

[Michael Wong]

http://downforeveryoneorjustme.com 

reports is down for everyone.

> On Aug 20, 2016, at 9:30 AM, ab2tc  wrote:
> 
> Hi again,
> 
> So it seems to be much more widespread this time then. I also get that
> instant message which shows that the site is reached but will not respond to
> HTTP. This is similar but not identical symptoms when we had the last outage
> that was limited to FIOS subscribers only.
> 
> AB2TC - Knut
> 
> 
> Jim Sheldon wrote
>> Using Cox Communications here in KS and get an instant "Cannot connect,
>> server not responding". So it's not just you.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>> On Aug 20, 2016, at 11:04 AM, ab2tc <
> 
>> ab2tc@
> 
>> > wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi all,
>>> 
>>> Is this another Verizon FIOS problem? The ftp site works fine:
>>> 
>>> ftp://www.elecraft.com/
>>> 
>>> AB2TC - Knut
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Edward A. Dauer wrote
 Bummer!  Set out to program the KPod this morning.  Can’t update the
 Utility – Elecraft web site down.  Is it local to CO or are they having
 a
 problem in CA?
 
 Ted. KN1CBR
>> 
> 
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