Re: [Elecraft] Icom IC-7300

[Richard Solomon]

When did this morph into the ICOM reflector ?? Did I not get the memo ???

73, Dick, W1KSZ

On 9/3/2015 7:25 AM, brian wrote:
It is may be time to rethink the display.  The functionality added 
through the years has resulted in display of certain settings is 
pretty obscure (e.g. flashing decimal point is supposed to mean 
something)


The difficulty may be display size constraints.   Lacking a bigger 
display, it would mean even smaller letters et al.   That isn't a good 
idea.   Given the creativity of Elecraft engineers, perhaps the 
current display size could still work.


73 de Brian/K3KO



On 9/3/2015 13:57 PM, Chris Hallinan wrote:
I'll add my $0.02.  I'm not a huge fan of touch screen for the same 
reasons
John mentions.  However, I would surely welcome a more modern color 
screen
on my K3.  Maybe even a few programmable touch buttons in a similar 
fashion

to the buttons across the bottom of the P3.

Hey, we all bought into the Elecraft performance story, and voted 
with our

dollars.  But who wouldn't want a more modern look and feel, which by
definition means a color graphics screen. That sentiment has been echoed
before on this list, and I'm a newbie here, less than a year.

Here's a crazy idea: Take the P3 display and put it into the K3.  And 
then
I wouldn't have to purchase a separate unit just for a panadapter.  I 
bet
I'm not alone when I say my operating space has much competition for 
prime

desktop real estate!!!  The idea of a separate standalone panadapter is
pretty "old school" ;)  What modern high performance rig doesn't have 
one

built in?  Don't bash me on that, I voted with my $$$, I'm a proud K3/P3
owner.  But I can have a wish list, can't I?  ;)

-Chris
K1AY

On Thu, Sep 3, 2015 at 9:06 AM, John Fritze  
wrote:


While I think touch screen technology is neat, and perhaps faster, 
my main
complaint is the screen is always filthy with finger oils. Yes I can 
wipe

it off, but experience with an AVmap GPS, my Galaxy 5, an Ipad and a
Windows 8,1 laptop tells me that touch screen is not always the best
solution.  I like my screens clear and clean because if sun or 
incandescent

light hits at an angle it is difficult to read when full of smudges.

--
John Fritze Jr
K2QY
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ACACES president 2014
ARES ENY DEC Northern District
Hudson Div. Asst. Director
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Re: [Elecraft] normal K3 voltage drop on TX

[Richard Solomon]

It also depends on the wire size and length of run.
If you get a supply with Sense Terminals you can eliminate that problem.

73, Dick, W1KSZ

On 8/21/2015 8:12 AM, Jerry Moore wrote:

If you google around you'll find the Astron VS-35M is known to have issues
with voltage sag under load.

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
Charles Yahrling
Sent: Friday, August 21, 2015 11:06 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] normal K3 voltage drop on TX

What would be a normal value on the FP voltage display when tx at 100W,
using factory fused cables? No sub installed.

PS is Astron VS-35M linear, voltage set at 13.9 idling per FP display.
drops to 11.1 on TX.  Current varies but up to 15.5A indicated. Specs call
for 17-22A tx @100W.

I suspect bad pass transistor and/or high drop over fuses, but want to
establish normal indication for tx drop.  11.1v seems way out.

tnx in advance

--
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Re: [Elecraft] Windows 8.1 tablet power

[Richard Solomon]

For $59 you must expect to not have all the bells  whistles that a $300 
tablet

would have. They have to cut cost somewhere.

73, Dick, W1KSZ

On 7/8/2015 8:37 AM, brian wrote:

Why have such seemingly simple things gotten so hard?
Like nobody ever figured one would want to use and charge a device at 
the same time?

This capability should be part of the tablet.

I'd comment on how hard it is to key a radio via a computer these days 
but won't.


73 de Brian/K3KO
On 7/8/2015 15:28 PM, John Payne wrote:
I use a Dell Venue 8 Pro and like many new tablets and phones it uses 
USB On The Go for connectivity.  Dell sells this:


http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=usl=ens=bsdcs=04sku=470-ABES#Overview 



and it allows what you need.  USB OTG negotiates charging and data 
according to a set of rules which I have not figured out yet, need to 
research that sometime! No connection to Dell other than a satisfied 
user.  I'm sure this is available other places as well.


73,

John Payne W4CWZ

On 7/7/2015 10:55 AM, Mark N2QT via Elecraft wrote:
I bought a win 8.1 (not RT) tablet from Cowboom for $59, hoping to 
interface it using its
micro USB port.  However the USB port is the only way to provide 
power to the thing,
and battery life is such I'd like to leave it on charge while 
operating, while not losing the

USB port data functionality.

The unit is sold by Best Buy under the Unbranded name.

Anyone have luck powering such a tablet without losing the USB data 
capability?


Mark. N2QT
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - HRD rig control

[Richard Solomon]

Well, I'm not a Lawyer, but I did sleep at a Comfort Inn once 

If something happens to break HRD, which is/was out of HRD's
control, then I expect you would pay for the fix.

They can't be held responsible for the actions of others.

73, Dick, W1KSZ

On 6/13/2015 6:13 AM, David Cole wrote:

Robin,

A quick question...  If for instance, the ARRL were to change input
format for LoTW in such a way as to break HRD, and after a year of
ownership, would the corrective update be free, or would the HRD user
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Re: [Elecraft] USPS shipping rates for non USA

[Richard Solomon]

If you think that's bad, check out the cost to ship a similar weight
item to the USA from Canada.

Shipping costs in general are spiraling upward, someone has to pay
the cost of all those perks.

73, Dick, W1KSZ

On 6/11/2015 10:28 AM, Michael Babineau wrote:

When did the International USPS shipping rates go out the roof ???

I just ordered a noise blanker for my K2 (~$USD60 ) and the cheapest shipping 
to Canada via USPS came up as $USD38 !

Yikes … that almost doubles the cost !  I don’t remember the rates being this 
bad the last time I ordered an add-on to my K2 .. did something change recently 
with
US Post ?

Michael VE3WMB
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Re: [Elecraft] K3S and expectations

[Richard Solomon]

The problem was getting the cat to hold still !!

73, Dick, W1KSZ

On 5/16/2015 6:56 AM, David Cole wrote:

Ray,

How much were Cat's whiskers back in the day? :)



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Re: [Elecraft] Rig release history

[Richard Solomon]

I'll know Elecraft has arrived when they bring out a radio that occupies 
half the desk

and weighs 85# !!

73, Dick, W1KSZ

On 4/1/2015 9:33 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
A noted philosopher (and catcher) is said to have observed, 
Predicting things is hard, especially if they're in the future.


Am I the only one who has noticed the absence of a KX2?

73,

Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 50th Running of the Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2015
- www.cqp.org

On 4/1/2015 6:27 PM, Mike Markowski wrote:

With the wondering, joking, occasional hint of provoking, about the K4,
I looked back a couple decades.  Dates might be off a little, but the
trend is

   http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/elecraft/history/

with a hopeful dashed blue line added!

73,
Mike ab3ap


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Re: [Elecraft] Fw: Don't have a 50W dummy load

[Richard Solomon]

You can often find Dummy loads at your local Ham Flea. I found two 50 
Watt Birds

for $10 each at the last one.

73, Dick, W1KSZ

On 3/26/2015 11:15 AM, Fred Jensen wrote:
Mine works fine at 220, VSWR on 440 is about 1.3:1 and rising fast.  
On the QRP one I made, I left about 1 leads on the resistors, I had a 
small brass tube to connect the center conductor down to the bottom 
plate and I didn't want to cut it.  VSWR on 6 meters is 1.6:1.


73,

Fred K6DGW
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On 3/25/2015 8:13 PM, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote:

Yes, but the inductances are all in parallel.  I built a decent dummy
load out of 24, 1200 Ohm, 10 watt wire wound resistors all in parallel
between two squares of fiberglass PC board.  The SWR was only about
1.2:1 on 15 Meters and about 1.5:1 on 10 meters.   Admittedly, not a
perfect load, but certainly adequate for the low bands just to soak up
some RF.

73, Charlie k3ICH


If you're going to use the paralleled metal film resistor construction
method, be sure to keep the resistor leads short and spaced them from
each other.  Lead inductance will start to become a factor on 6 m and
up.  I built mine with 40 2K 2W resistors and it works find at 100W if
used intermittently.  It's air cooled.  Don't know how much putting it
in oil would improve the dissipation.


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Re: [Elecraft] Don't have a 50W dummy load

[Richard Solomon]

I tried that link and my computer lit up and said it was an 
...untrusted connection... .

Did there site get hijacked ??

73, Dick, W1KSZ

On 3/24/2015 2:25 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

Tony,

Scolding time :-)
One thing that I believe should be in every ham's shack is a dummy 
load capable of handling the maximum power that your station can 
develop.  Ridge Equipment has a 50 ohm 75 watt dummy load good up to 
1.5GHz for $11.95, but you will need an adapter for UHF connectors so 
that is an additional $5.  See 
https://www.ridgeequipment.com/store/dummyloads.html.


If ever you run into a problem, the first check is to see what happens 
when you transmit into a dummy load.  That removes many variables - 
like RFI problems and antenna problems.  It is the first check I 
recommend.  If the rig works into the dummy load, you need to look for 
the problem somewhere other than the rig.


I have had rigs sent to me for repair only to find that there is 
nothing wrong.  The resulting repair charge is greater than the cost 
of a good dummy load.


If you look for one at a hamfest, take your ohmmeter along to check if 
it is still a 50 ohm load - some are burned out from excessive power.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/24/2015 3:25 PM, Tony Estep wrote:
Well, now I downloaded the new firmware, only to discover that I have 
to do
the 50W calibration. I have a 5W dummy load, but no 50W. The 5W 
calibration

went okay. So do I have to get a 50W dummy load before I can use the K3
again? Or should I back down to the previous firmware? Or what?




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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement - the next version

[Richard Solomon]

Not the entire state of Arizona !!
There is part of an Indian Reservation in the Northeast corner of the state
that does observe DST.

Now this is really OT !!

73, Dick, W1KSZ

On 3/8/2015 3:27 PM, kev...@coho.net wrote:
It used to be: Spring ahead, Fall back.  Now it is Winter ahead, Fall 
back.  Except in parts of Indiana and the entire state of Arizona.  I 
once crossed the Hoover Dam to have a two hour time difference at the 
other side.  That was odd!

Kevin.  KD5ONS

On 3/8/2015 3:06 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:

You can tell I'm having a slow day :-)
Today, Sunday March 8th, 2015, is the DST Transition day, so-called 
Spring Forward, so today has only 23 hours.  Count them, 23 hours.  
In the Fall, we have a day with 25 hours.


So, is today a slow day?  If you pile in the same activity and number 
of events today as any other ordinary 24 hour Sunday, then you might 
say it is a Fast Day.  I mean, Events per Hour must go up if Events 
are constant and hours drop by 1.


But, it could also be a fast day just merely thinking that at 23 
hours, there is less time to complete this day and thus tomorrow 
comes more quicker -- thus, today must be faster.


How is it that your day is slower?

73, phil, K7PEH

P.S.   Yes, I am waiting for the varnish to dry on the raised panel 
door out in the garage.  When you are waiting, time marches on at a 
slower pace -- so, maybe today is a slow day if you are waiting for 
something.







On Mar 8, 2015, at 1:53 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote:

They moved the length of DST due to energy conservation issues, Kevin:

The current schedule was introduced in 2007 and follows the Energy 
Policy Act of 2005 
http://www.timeanddate.com/laws/us/energypolicyact2005.html, which 
extended the period by about one month. Today, DST starts on the 
second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.


More info here: 
http://www.timeanddate.com/laws/us/energypolicyact2005.html


You can tell I'm having a slow day :-)

73, Phil W7OX

On 3/8/15, 12:54 PM, kev...@coho.net wrote:
It appears I have missed the change to daylight savings time.  Why 
in the world did they change it so early?


At any rate stick with the local times and change the Z time.

The sunspot number is low but the solar flux is over 100 which 
bodes well for this afternoon's nets.

73,
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Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] OT: Verizon's response to Net Neutrality: in Morse code!!

[Richard Solomon]

Amen.

There is a Yahoo Group for those who wish to discuss this:

 * Net Neutrality - Fact or Fiction
   https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Net_Neutrality/info

73, Dick, W1KSZ




On 2/27/2015 5:26 AM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:

Folks, thread closed. This is way too OT.  Please do not make posts on this 
topic.

Please continue this discussion elsewhere, off-list.

73,
Eric
List Moderator
elecraft.com
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On Feb 27, 2015, at 12:26 AM, Gary Smith g...@ka1j.com wrote:

I keep getting ads for Comcast  Verizon on how much I will benefit
from their services.



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Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] OT: Verizon's response to Net Neutrality: in Morse code!!

[Richard Solomon]

Unless you are a customer out in the Desert, then you are stuck with DSL 
and streaming

movies that look like the ones on my 1953 Admiral back in the BW days.

If all this means I get 100 MB downloads in my lifetime, I am all for it.

73, Dick, W1KSZ

On 2/26/2015 7:47 PM, Scott Manthe wrote:

Tony,
All of Netflix's customers are the beneficiary of this ruling, as well 
as anyone who uses Youtube, Hulu or any other streaming service. 
Netflix uses the most bandwidth because they have the most customers. 
It isn't only the companies  like these that benefit, it's their 
customers. The Internet doesn't exist as some libertarian fantasy 
world. The only ones that were going to benefit from from being able 
to turn the hose off and on were the one's who own the hose, not the 
one's who use it. Net neutrality is not a bad thing.


73,
Scott, N9AA


On 2/26/15 8:57 PM, Tony Estep wrote:

On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 7:31 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV k2av@gmail.com
wrote:


...internet is a national resource. No one should be able to corner
it
==
  Unfortunately, so-called neutrality means that one company, 
Netflix, can
corner it without paying for it. Netflix accounts for up to 35% of 
internet

traffic, and is really the one and only beneficiary of this ruling.
Everybody else is subsidizing them. In any event, I'm just glad I'm 
not a

regulator.

Tony KT0NY



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Re: [Elecraft] Power Pole connectors

[Richard Solomon]

Something must be wrong with the way they are installed. I used P-P's for
years in the mobile (a 4X4 that was off-road as much as on) and NEVER had
an inadvertent disconnect.

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 2/17/2015 12:05 PM, Jim Brown wrote:

On Tue,2/17/2015 10:41 AM, Chris Hallinan wrote:

I do recall that
they were difficult to insert into the plastic shell after soldering
because some solder leaked out around the contacts, and I had to
basically clean it off.


I've assembled hundreds of Power Pole connector sets -- they're on 
everything in my station that runs on DC, and on all of the non-ham 
gear powered by wall warts or other DC supplies. I've never seen a 
Power Pole crimper -- all of mine are soldered.


I find them very easy to do, once you understand how they work. Inside 
each plastic housing is a spring. The contacts have a sort of curled 
lip that is intended to fit over that spring, which locks it in 
position. The contact must be inserted so that the curl is in the 
right direction, and it must be pushed all the way to the spring. 
Usually you will hear a click when that happens.


For small diameter wire, I often must use a small screw driver (like 
the miniature Xcelite Red or Green) to push the contact from the wire 
side of the housing. For large diameter wire, it may be necessary to 
strip a bit more insulation so that it fits into the housing.


The only times I find it difficult to install a Power Pole is when I'm 
using #10 wire, which requires the largest of the three sizes of 
contacts (the type with the U-shaped holder for the wire). The wire 
must be very carefully tinned, inserted very carefully, and the 
U-shaped holder carefully folded over so that it fits into the 
housing. I do this with a pair of needlenose pliers. A crimper might 
make that easier.


The only times I've had Power Poles disconnect were when the DC cable 
for one of my K3s was too short, and I pulled the radio forward.


73, Jim K9YC


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Re: [Elecraft] Clock chip

[Richard Solomon]

It escapes me why you need an accurate clock in your rig. You can sync your
computer to WWV, from that the time in your log is determined.

What else is a clock good for ??

Besides, unless it's locked to GPS, it will show the wrong time, no 
matter how

good people say it is.

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 2/15/2015 5:53 PM, Milverton M. Swire via Elecraft wrote:

Ray I agree with you!
For those who insist on having an accurate working clock. Please also insist on it going 
 Tic Toc 
Why are we sweating the small stuff? Times like these are when I truly believe 
that Wayne has us spoiled.

73 Milverton / W9MMS.

   From: Ray Sills raysil...@verizon.net
  To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net
  Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2015 12:52 PM
  Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Clock chip

Certainly, having an accurate clock inside the rig would be handy,

especially for those who use manual logging.  Even though wristwatches
with WWVB receivers can be had fairly inexpensively, I'm sure it would
be more costly for Elecraft to add it to their rigs.  But, if it's
available as an option, then those who want it, can buy it.

Me?  I just use the clock on my cell phone.  And, it's a smart phone,
and I have a logging program I can use.

73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211



On Feb 15, 2015, at 1:24 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote:


Given the tiny size of atomic clock /  WWVB devices ... as in wrist
watches ... it would seem one could be integrated into both the K3
and KX3
and make the clock actually usable.

73

Ken - K0PP
On Feb 15, 2015 11:17 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT 
k...@coldrockshotbrooms.com wrote:


In which radio?

On 2/15/2015 9:52 AM, Jim Miller wrote:


Elecraft, Please give us a replacement clock chip that will keep
time.  An
adjust method for what we have?


Thanks, Jim KG0KP

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Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A (shipping)

[Richard Solomon]

If you are shipping short distances (next state or two), the Regional 
Rate method
is even cheaper. I sent a Medium size box from Tucson to San Diego for 
under $6.


73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 2/14/2015 1:16 PM, David Christ wrote:

Actually Priority Mail travels as first class and the flat rate boxes and 
envelopes are good for up to 70 lbs.  Comes with tracking.  The limitation is 
size.  The envelopes and small box are under $6.  Where they can be a real 
bargain is if you need to mail something to Alaska or Hawaii.  Same price as 
across town.

$50 insurance is included, $200 is $3.30.


David K0LUM


On Feb 14, 2015, at 1:00 PM, Ray Sills raysil...@verizon.net wrote:


13 ounces (the limit for First Class Postal service packages) is 0.8125 
pounds,….

73 de Ray
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Re: [Elecraft] Google Earth Pro Now Free

[Richard Solomon]

I installed it, but it would not run, said my License Key ?? was invalid.

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 2/4/2015 11:19 AM, Nick Kemp wrote:
Better yet ... download it free from the source ... 
https://www.google.com/earth/


Nick
N1KMP

David Ahrendts wrote on 2/4/2015 12:14 PM:
Via @BoingBoing:  Google Earth Pro was $399. Now it's free. 
http://boingboing.net/2015/02/04/google-earth-pro-was-399-now.html … 
http://t.co/1mIKQJhVo9 pic.twitter.com/2MtDJxznmY 
http://pic.twitter.com/2MtDJxznmY


David A., KC0XT




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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 clicking

[Richard Solomon]

I looked a copy of the Manual and found only a block diagram. I cannot 
imagine

them not supplying a schematic. Maybe it's an oversight ??

73 es HNY, Dick, W1KSZ


On 12/29/2014 2:58 PM, Wes (N7WS) wrote:
I'm a relatively new owner of a KPA500.  I'm also, thanks to the new 
K3 firmware, using QSK for the first time in my ham career.


These two facts have led to me hearing a slight clicking noise 
emanating from the amp that follows the keying. This is unrelated to 
drive or output power, since it happens in the TX Test mode too.  I 
understand that PIN diodes are used for RF switching but it still 
sounds like a reed relay to me.


Any explanation?  (Hint) Having a schematic would probably make this 
self explanatory.


Wes  N7WS
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Re: [Elecraft] IRCs

[Richard Solomon]

The USPS may no longer sell them, but as members of the UPU they are 
required
to accept them. Of course that means trying to convince your local 
Postal Clerk !!


As for buying them, they are available on the secondary market, from DX 
stations

and QSL mangers quite frequently and much cheaper.

Just in the last week I have seen two adds on the eHam swap page.

73 es HH, Dick, W1KSZ


On 12/25/2014 5:15 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote:

Arguably a bit OT, but I suspect the collective wisdom on this reflector can 
help with this question -

IRCs (International Reply Coupons) are no longer sold by the U.S.P.S.  - a 
major loss to QSLing with stations not part of LOTW.  My experience sending 
green $tamps has not been nearly as good as it was with IRCs.

IRCs are, however, available for purchase in other countries, including (so 
says the Internet) Australia and Canada.  What I have not been able to find out 
is whether an IRC purchased in country A (e.g. Canada) and sent to country B 
(e.g. some DX entity that's part of the international postal union)  can be 
used in country B to pay for return QSL postage from B to country C (the USA) - 
that is, a country other than the one where the IRC was purchased.  The idea of 
international reciprocity would seem to require that among member countries, 
but I haven't been able to find anything reliable (or otherwise) that clearly 
addresses the question.  Does anyone know?

Ted, KN1CBR
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Re: [Elecraft] LDMOS for QRO [OT]

[Richard Solomon]

If one wanted to use one of these to cool an LDMOS VHF KW, where would
one find the design info to calculate which cold plate would provide 
sufficient

cooling ?

I envision a stack something like this:

LDMOS PC Board
Copper Heatsink (thickness need be determined)
Cold Plate
Aluminum Heat Sink (is this really necessary ?).

73 es HH, Dick, W1KSZ


On 12/14/2014 4:32 PM, David Cutter wrote:
I'm a little surprised that folks in this group haven't suggested 
liquid cooling for this modest application. Semiconductor cold plates 
have been around for a long time, are economical to use and in my view 
a much better solution than forced air cooling.  They are compact, 
quiet, require far less cabinet space, keep junctions cooler and more 
stable than air could ever and enable higher reliability.


Look at Aavid for instance, whose devices I used on many occasions:
http://www.aavid.com/sites/default/files/products/liquid/pdf/liquid-cold-plate-datasheet-hicontact.pdf 



If you play your cards right, you can cool the amplifier and the power 
supply on a short 4-pass plate.  Put the heat somewhere convenient, 
not in your shack.


73

David
G3UNA

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Re: [Elecraft] LDMOS for QRO [OT]

[Richard Solomon]

I did a random selection of 3 of their alleged distributors and found 
nothing on

their sites.

Too bad, they look like they could be useful. Guess I'll ping them 
directly and see

what I get.

73 es HH, Dick, W1KSZ


On 12/14/2014 4:32 PM, David Cutter wrote:
I'm a little surprised that folks in this group haven't suggested 
liquid cooling for this modest application. Semiconductor cold plates 
have been around for a long time, are economical to use and in my view 
a much better solution than forced air cooling.  They are compact, 
quiet, require far less cabinet space, keep junctions cooler and more 
stable than air could ever and enable higher reliability.


Look at Aavid for instance, whose devices I used on many occasions:
http://www.aavid.com/sites/default/files/products/liquid/pdf/liquid-cold-plate-datasheet-hicontact.pdf 



If you play your cards right, you can cool the amplifier and the power 
supply on a short 4-pass plate.  Put the heat somewhere convenient, 
not in your shack.


73

David
G3UNA

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] KPA1500 ?

[Richard Solomon]

A 1.5 KW, RTTY capable 160 - 6 Meter Amp, WITH an Antenna Tuner AND priced
around $5K would sell like hotcakes.

As long as you don't try to recoup all the RD costs on the first 
hundred you could

have another Heath SB-220 !!

73 es HH, Dick, W1KSZ


On 12/12/2014 6:20 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote:

It's my understanding that Elecraft did indeed have such an amplifier on
display at Dayton a few years ago.  I don't recall the reason it wasn't
brought to market.

73

Ken Kopp - K0PP
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Re: [Elecraft] Ultimate System

[Richard Solomon]

How about waiting 3 years for the card for a new one from Box 88 !!

73 es HH, Dick, W1KSZ


On 12/8/2014 2:53 PM, Jim Miller wrote:

But, The memories are great.  73, Jim KG0KP

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rick
Bates, WA6NHC
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 11:34 AM
To: G4GNX
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Ultimate System

Let's see... You're supporting making the contact, hand writing in the log
details, taking the time to fill out, mail then wait for a returning QSL
card all to fill your day.

I submit that electronic logging, with automatic upload to services like
LOTW, Clublog, QRZ and getting a near immediate return confirmation results
in one huge benefit... I can get back to operating quicker to make more
contacts (be it DX, a contest or a ragchew).  It's simply a more efficient
use of time, sometimes in places where time and numbers matter (like
contests).  It allows me to do more of what I want to do, operate.

I also use a remotely controlled station, automatic antenna tuner and
antenna switch and an instant on amplifier.  I started with much less and I
enjoy the reduced load on me so I can focus on different things and enjoy
them more.  I know I can manage with less but have no desire to return to my
earlier stations.

I look at it as combining my interests (and toys like computers, networks,
radios) into ways that make things both complex to set up (any modern
radio), but easier to use once that is completed.  It has allowed me to do
some super cool things such as having my morning cuppa while watching the
sunrise on an Alaskan volcano while participating in the local 'old guy' net
at home, several thousand miles away, thanks to the new technology I use.
(I bluetooth audio to a laptop or iOS device and use the remote control
features of my home station from the same device.)  I can go back to old
school, but at what cost in this example?

In fairness, the 'new' method of logging and QSL isn't as elegant or
personal as receiving a hand written card, akin to texting instead of mail
or a phone call compared to email.  I get that.  But with the limited time
we have in this place, I'll take the fun over the tedious.  I'll leave the
personal touches for the contact itself and hopefully recontact that station
on several band/modes to develop a relationship over time.

73 es Happy Christmas,
Rick, WA6NHC

iPad = small keypad = typos = sorry ;-)


On Dec 8, 2014, at 5:17 AM, G4GNX g4...@theatreorgans.co.uk wrote:

Stan.

I felt the same way, having returned to Ham Radio after 20 years away

(shame on me!!!).

I still feel the same way in some circumstances and I still hand write my

QSOs and transfer to a computer log later. One reason for this is that I
don't believe in using one media to prop-up another. i.e. The Internet to
prop-up Ham Radio. Ham Radio is quite capable of standing on its own two
feet, but it takes some work on our part. This seems to be part of the
problem - the World is getting lazy. However, as in all things, progress
must be made and I truly welcome such enhancements as DSP, high quality
filters, transistors replacing tubes and my one major indulgence - an
auto-tuner (apart from the one in my K3).

I suppose that if all of this extra 'stuff' had been available in the very

early days, we would all have accepted it as part of the scene and looked
for new challenges to occupy our time.
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Re: [Elecraft] P3 - unfinished product

[Richard Solomon]

YAESU

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 12/5/2014 11:15 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote:

What company, besides Elecraft, provides firmware updates for free?


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Re: [Elecraft] P3 - unfinished product

[Richard Solomon]

Same answer ... YAESU

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 12/5/2014 2:55 PM, Chester Alderman wrote:
  

  


-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil
Wheeler
Sent: Friday, December 5, 2014 4:14 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 - unfinished product

  


A better question might be what other company provides firmware updates
based on customer input?

  


I use digital cameras and all firmware updates (if

any!) are free. But they seldom reflect any user/customer requests.

  


Elecraft is exceptionally responsive to our requests and wishes -- though
I'm sure some of our important requests (a drink mixer?) go beyond what is
reasonable to achieve within the constraints of the hardware :-)

  


[*] Really??? I've had my K3 for over three years and still have very poor
full QSK with this radio. Oh yes, they do jump on the reflector and mention
'we are working on it'!

Tom - W4BQF

  

  


73, Phil W7OX

  


On 12/5/14 10:41 AM, Richard Solomon wrote:


YAESU
73, Dick, W1KSZ
On 12/5/2014 11:15 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT
wrote:

What company, besides Elecraft, provides firmware updates for free?
  


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Re: [Elecraft] LaCrosse Tehcnology UTC Clocks.

[Richard Solomon]

Take a look at the MFJ-121B, Dual Display, GMT and US Time.

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 11/26/2014 9:18 PM, k...@juno.com wrote:

WT-8005 cannot be set to UTC.
   Bought a pair on Amazon.


  WS-8115U can be set to UTC.
   Bought another pair on Amazon to replace the ones that didn't do UTC.  HI!!

I chose this style as the numerals are @1.75 high and easy to read at a 
distance.

72,

Tim  K3HX


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Re: [Elecraft] RX Antennas

[Richard Solomon]

Are there any construction articles available ? I mean one from which one
might roll his own ??

Tnx, Dick, W1KSZ


On 11/23/2014 10:52 AM, Jim Brown wrote:

On Sat,11/22/2014 4:19 PM, Dale Parfitt wrote:


While on the subject of RX antennas:

I have been working with my Shared Apex Loop Array= SALA:
http://www.arraysolutions.com/Products/sal_array.htm
I have the 20' version.

While I am not yet finished optimizing, I am quite pleased. The array 
appears to work about like my 400' Beverages, but takes up only a 
40X40' square.
On the AM band, I can be aiming NE towards Asheville NC and receiving 
that station. By hitting the flip switch or rotating to SW, an 
Atlanta station comes in. F/B is best on low angle arrival stations.  
Worth looking into.


Here's the presentation that the developer of this product made to the 
Dayton Antenna Forum this spring.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i46kR0pynFw

pdf of slides is here.

http://www.kkn.net/dayton2014/dayton-2014-antenna-forum.html

Also a presentation by K7TJR of his system.

73 , Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] OT- experience porting XP-WIN7

[Richard Solomon]

I often wonder why folks will abandon a perfectly good working system 
just to
have the latest and greatest.  Just look at all the pain you go 
through and then

ask yourself what the benefits are.

As for me, I picked up a Shuttle machine with WIN8.1 and 16 GB of RAM. 
It sits
on the test bench awaiting the day my old XP Station machine finally 
dies. Not

until then will I embark on the self-torture of updating.

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 11/19/2014 7:39 AM, brian wrote:
You often see postings here advocating abandoning XP in favor of newer 
OS's.   Yeah sounds great, but the devil is in the details.


I just finished a port to a faster refurbed multicore WIN7 machine.

The task involved:
1)50 programs and data
2) 3 sound cards (4 if you include the video)
3) eight USB ports of stuff
4) five RS232 ports of stuff
5) one lpt port
6) Networking with XP computers
7) Internet

I started October 23.  Finally I have 98% of what I had working under  
XP.   It took an estimated 80 hours of work and cost in excess of 
$500.  Admittedly, I'm on the low knowledge end of OS stuff (and maybe 
in the majority of ham users in that regard).


The most difficult parts were:
1) Device drivers.  Trial and error process.
2) Sound card problems.  It's a zoo.
3) Networking  (it takes 15 at first unknown steps in several pull 
down boxes to do what a single click in XP used to do)


I still have one unresolved issue with the motherboard sound.  It 
simply won't output anything via line out.  I'm almost convinced that 
the sound out hardware is bad.It's quite possible on the refurbed 
machine that the previous owner clobbered the hardware. WIN7 seems a 
bit flaky in sound card stuff.


It isn't a trivial process unless you're just interested in E-mail, 
Internet browsing and a few spreadsheet programs.


Thank goodness WIN7 isn't bleeding edge.  I can't imagine doing this 
for a newly released OS.  GOOGLE is your friend in the process.


73 de Brian/K3KO


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[Elecraft] P3 and YAESU FTDX-5000MP

[Richard Solomon]

Anyone using the P3 with the YAESU FTDX-5KMP ? Just curious how it performs.

73, Dick, W1KSZ
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Re: [Elecraft] P3 and YAESU FTDX-5000MP

[Richard Solomon]

I should have been more specific in my request:

Are there any features in the P3 that are not available when you use it 
with the

FTDX-5KMP ?

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 11/10/2014 12:21 PM, Richard Solomon wrote:
Anyone using the P3 with the YAESU FTDX-5KMP ? Just curious how it 
performs.


73, Dick, W1KSZ
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Re: [Elecraft] Off-Topic

[Richard Solomon]

'Tis always better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission ...

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 6/23/2014 6:49 PM, David Gilbert wrote:


It's a pretty insincere apology if you keep committing the same 
violation over and over again.




On 6/23/2014 5:48 PM, Johnny Siu wrote:

Hello Bill,

I fully appreciate your views but I am the one who always put up off 
topic questions to ask the experts here.  I did benefit by all those 
expert answers and learnt more radio knowledge. Sometimes, my 
questions are not radio related.  For example, in 2011, I asked for 
tourist information in NYC.


Naturally, I always ask for all the reply 'off-the-list' and 
apologise for the QRM + bandwidth here.


73

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[Elecraft] Band Data

[Richard Solomon]

When you switch bands on the K3, is Band Data available to the user ?
Is that data written down anywhere, that I can get to ?

Reason I ask, is I want to investigate building an interface between the K3
and the SPE 1.3K-FA Amp to facilitate automatic bandswitching on the Amp.

73, Dick, W1KSZ


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Re: [Elecraft] OT 4M

[Richard Solomon]

What's the situation on 902 MHz ? Still lots of commercial gear available.

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 5/19/2014 4:21 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote:

As the repeater coordinator for Montana I can tell you there very few
VHF/UHF pairs available here, and none in the western half of the state.

There are many users of the 70 MHZ spectrum, too.

73 - K0PP
On May 19, 2014 5:09 PM, Rick WA6NHC happymooseph...@gmail.com wrote:


Another example of how mileage may vary...

Apparently you haven't been to California (lately).  One can't get a two
meter frequency to put up a repeater pretty much anywhere (even though the
band may appear to be dead) and six is pretty full too. 420-450 is
disallowed over much of the state (150 miles circumference from
Beale/PavePaws)...  Not a wasteland, just ham politics; often downright
ugly.

10M has open repeater slots; 220 is near capacity in some areas.

At least until recently, the CHP has been using 70 MHz for site linking
but that may fade away since they're in the middle of a huge
rebuild/remodel of their spectrum.

And there are still low power TV stations using either digital or analog
back in that range too...  Typically minority language, Hallelujah or
Sellavision channels, but the bottom line is: 4M won't happen here.

73,
Rick wa6nhc

On 5/19/2014 3:13 PM, Kevin Stover wrote:


With 2m and 6m FM repeaters a virtual wasteland what impetus does the FCC
have to give us an allocation at 70MHz?
Just because region 1 and 3 have it?
None, we don't use what we got.



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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Combiner

[Richard Solomon]

Don't forget that not only do you need a combiner on the output,
but also a splitter for the input.

A couple of dB here and there and you soon lose most of that gain you got.

Better yet, look at the SPE 1.3K-FA.

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 5/18/2014 1:35 PM, Larry - K1UO wrote:

Well...did Elecraft release their KPA-CO1  Amplifier Combiner for combining two 
of their KPA500’s  at Dayton?  LOL
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Re: [Elecraft] It's the 21st Century Guys! PS2 is DEAD

[Richard Solomon]

Hard Wired Keyboards and Mice are also passe.
Wireless is the only way to go, but that means you need more than just a
couple of USB ports on these radios.

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 5/17/2014 8:19 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
Good that you're so firm about it. It matters not to me; I have 
excellent, small keyboards of both persuasions.


One might as well argue that the P3 SVGA add-in should support HDMI 
instead of the relatively ancient SVGA.


Phil w7ox

On 5/17/14, 7:42 PM, HREFAB wrote:
I am continually astounded to see expensive electronics (particularly 
in the
CW arena) being offered with PS2 connections for keyboards. The 
standard has
been dead for about 100 years now, supplanted by USB technology. To 
ask for
over $300.00 for a decoder/logger/keyer is all fine and good ,but 
when they

come with outdated obsolete electronic connections, its simply a case of
Lazy or Cheap. I was told by a very well known manufacturer, that if 
they

had to put a USB port for the keyboard in, it would add too much to the
price (*while this item already had a USB port for uploading new 
firmware).

Yes, a USB port costs roughly $1.00 so in a $300.0+ dollar gadget you're
telling me that an extra buck is going to be a deal breaker? Come on! 
Sorry,
if it has a PS2 keyboard connection, I'm not buying it and neither 
should

anyone else.


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Re: [Elecraft] K3: PSK31 will not allow Split operation

[Richard Solomon]

Most, if not all radios I have seen, going split is NOT mode dependent.
This should be corrected ASAP.

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 5/13/2014 7:40 PM, Scott via Elecraft wrote:

You can run split if you use a program like fldigi.  I worked WIAW/0 this 
afternoon this way.  I believe any program with a waterfall can run split--that 
is not the same as direct readout on the screen, but it is better than nothing.

73, Scott. AA0AA

PSK31 SPLIT:

Folks,

It seems the solution is there is no solution. PSK31 SPLIT appears unsupported 
in the K3 and the KX3. The argument seems to be PSK31 is never used in SPLIT 
operation. But W1AW/* uses Split for pileups. And many DXpeditions have used it 
(T32C for instance). While I rarely use any digital mode other than CW, I 
thought it was nifty to have RTTY and PSK31 as part of the K3. Turns out it is 
near nifty. :)

Ah, but maybe SPLIT for PSK31 is on on the list of things to come later? or 
have I missed something?

?Bob W1XT, Sun City West, Arizona
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Re: [Elecraft] FW: [cwops] merger of Alpha and Ten Tec

[Richard Solomon]

Wait until the SPE 1.3K-FA comes out, 16.5 lb's, built-in Antenna Tuner.
If the price is right and it should be between the 1K and 2K, they should
sell a boatload of them.

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 5/12/2014 11:25 AM, Stephen Bloom wrote:

Hope it isn't bad etiquette to send this to two email lists

  


I've thought that ExpertAmps and Elecraft should consider some type of
working agreement.  I have a K3 and 2K-FA that play very well together .very
nice for QSK, though I did buy the amp with the after market vacuum relay),
pretty similar to the way the K3 and KPA500 do.  A long time ago Elecraft
protopyed a single tube KPA-1500 but I think that project died.  Frosty
K5LBU ..the American Distributor for SPE puts together a lodge safari type
operation in Africa every year (last year it was 3D2A, this year I think it
will be 7P7 or 7Q7) and they pair K3's and 1K-FAs and 2K-FAs.

  


73

Steve KL7SB

  

  

  


From: cw...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:cw...@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2014 8:46 AM
To: k...@baymoon.com
Cc: cw...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [cwops] merger of Alpha and Ten Tec

  

   


Hm.if one had to, this merger would be hard to judge. IMO, since the
demise of Al Kahn, Ten Tec has been sliding downhill. Since Al's departure,
Ten Tec really has not produced anything new or innovative. I still have
three Omni 6+ rigs and one of the Corsair II, both of which I think have
excellent receivers. I owned a couple of their amplifiers and they were both
good and reliable. I now own an Alpha 9500 which is proving to be a real
workhorse amp. I am fortunate since switching from the Alpha 8510, which was
troublesome, to the 9500 , to not really have to utilize their tech support
again. Ten Tec's tech support was what I would call less than stellar but
you eventually could get some help from them. My impression, especially now
with Elecraft available, Ten Tec was slowly sliding down the hill. With
Alpha showing very slow design capability, in terms of their automatic
tuner, they are not very attractive either. Both companies probably could be
excellent for the hobby IF they could acquire some management who were
capable of looking forward. I just hope we don't lose either one of them!

  


73,

Tom - W4BQF

  

  

  

  


-Original Message-
From: cw...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:cw...@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2014 12:11 PM
To: cw...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [cwops] merger of Alpha and Ten Tec

  


I'm still on the fence about this one. I have owned both companies'

products. I had a Ten-Tec OMNI D, two Centurions, and a Titan. I still own
an Alpha 87A.

  


In the early 1980s, when I bought the Ten-Tec OMNI D I thought it was a very
good transceiver. With regard to my amplifiers, though, the Titan and one of
the Centurions both developed power transformer shorts and it was expensive
to fix them.

  


I have had very good service, so far, from my Alpha 87A. But...I'm not so
sure the 9500 is an improvement over the 87A, or so I've heard. The 87A uses
pin diodes and is relatively quiet. The 9500 uses relays and is relatively
noisy. Both use vacuum tubes.

  


From my perspective (opinion, not necessarily fact), Elecraft is the most
innovative ham company; and SPE has succeeded in designing the 2K-FA
solid-state amplifier that has nearly a 5 out of 5 eham rating.

  


In my perfect ham world, Elecraft would make a 1.5 KW solid-state
KPA-500-like amplifier. My station would become a K3/P3 and 1.5 KW all
Elecraft station (actually a pair in SO2R). I'm not sure Elecraft will make
that 1.5 KW amplifier. So, it's a question about whether a pair of K-lines
in SO2R would be sufficient for me. There is also the possibility that I
would get a 2K-FA (W9KNI loves his).

  


So, getting back to the merger, I'm sure it makes economic sense to
merge...but I'm not so sure I would consider it a marriage of two companies
who have been and continue to be state-of-the-art ham product makers.

  


You may see it differently, of course, and that's what makes things
interesting.

  


73,

Rob K6RB

  


PS: See you in Dayton

  ! ;

  


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Re: [Elecraft] K3-100 low power output

[Richard Solomon]

You should see what happens when you hit it with 200 watts !!

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 5/8/2014 6:39 PM, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote:

The AL-1200 needs at least 100 watts input to reach a full 1500 watts out.  
It’s an excellent, virtually indestructable amp, but a 100 watt output exciter 
is marginal for it.

Grant NQ5T


On May 8, 2014, at 4:12 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote:


Assuming the list below is the K3 barefoot into a dummy load (and not the 
AL1200 driven by the K3), how much drive does the AL1200 specify?

Phil w7ox

On 5/8/14, 1:48 PM, Greg Leber wrote:

Today when I tried to drive my AL1200 amp I found the K3 was not putting
out enough power. It drives the KPA500 fine but that only requires about
20W. I hooked it to a dummy load and this is what I found.
10m 66w

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Re: [Elecraft] Better fingerpieces for the Vibroplex Vibrocube?

[Richard Solomon]

I made a new pair from the remnants of a traffic sign. Had them
Chrome plated. They look very nice and don't bend.

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 5/2/2014 5:58 PM, Jim Lowman wrote:
I like this paddle, but the fingerpieces seem a bit too thin and have 
some give to them.


Does anyone know of a third-party that makes more sturdy plastic, or 
wood replacements?


Thanks in advance and 72/73 de Jim - AD6CW
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[Elecraft] K3 Memory Management Program

[Richard Solomon]

Is there a Memory/Menu Management Program available for the K3 ?

Something like the one that HB9ZS makes for the Yaesu Radios.

Thanks, Dick, W1KSZ
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Serious Errors in the Manual

[Richard Solomon]

Wow, when you guys get your teeth into something, you really chew.

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 4/25/2014 4:24 PM, Milverton M. Swire via Elecraft wrote:

I took the KX3 manual into the smallest room in the house for a few

minutes this morning 


NOW!

Is there anyone in the audience, who still has doubt about some of the most  Earth 
 shattering
thought processes ever to evolve from that Small Room.

These thoughts are so  Electrifying  that it leaves its occupants no other 
option, but to

have both feet  Grounded 
Such is the beauty of having a well grounded, down to earth idea that can be 
conceived in
no other place but the Small Room :-)


ps. The devil made me do it!



73 Milverton.


On Friday, April 25, 2014 5:39 PM, Frank Precissi vad...@gmail.com wrote:
  
On Fri, Apr 25, 2014 at 2:15 PM, Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com wrote:

Frank,

I don't think Jim's comments would be considered blasting by Elecraft. I
believe they know Jim quite well and Jim has provided a lot of input and
support over an extended time.

I know Jim has taught me to look carefully at my own station installation
and the lessons learned have been of benefit to me.

I thought Jim's comments were timely but that is only my opinion and not
shared by many perhaps. I believe Jim meant no disrespect to Elecraft.

Gary


My issue was not about the content, but about the delivery.  If I had an
issue about a vague or incorrect term for a product I wouldn't go on a
public forum and call them to the mat on how wrong it is (ie: These
paragraphs demand a serious and immediate rewrite. Yes, we've seen serious
errors in equipment manuals for as long as I've been a ham, but we expect
more from Elecraft).


Frank
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Re: [Elecraft] 2T Wanted

[Richard Solomon]

I found what I needed (QRPKits).

Tnx, Dick, W1KSZ


On 4/20/2014 9:43 AM, Richard Solomon wrote:

Anyone have a 2T Test Oscillator they no longer need and would be
willing to sell ??

Thanks, Dick, W1KSZ
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[Elecraft] 2T Wanted

[Richard Solomon]

Anyone have a 2T Test Oscillator they no longer need and would be
willing to sell ??

Thanks, Dick, W1KSZ
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Re: [Elecraft] The Elecraft K3, design configuration, etc...

[Richard Solomon]

IIRC, I got my copy in a few days.

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 4/15/2014 7:55 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:

Complain to LuLu and then ask for a downloadable PDF copy while you wait.  I 
ordered my copy from LuLu but can't remember how long it took.

PEH's iPad


On Apr 15, 2014, at 7:04 AM, David Cole d...@nk7z.net wrote:

Hi,
Has anyone ordered this book from Lulu before?  Any idea what the
delivery time is like?  I ordered it before I ordered the radio to
insure it was here when I got the rig, and it is still not here...

Elecraft built the radio faster than Lulu can print the The K3 book...

--
Thanks and 73's,
For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:
www.nk7z.net
for MixW support see;
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
for Dopplergram information see:
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info
for MM-SSTV see:
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info



On Mon, 2014-04-14 at 07:48 -0700, Phil Wheeler wrote:
I've read, perhaps at the Yahoo KX3 group, that
Rose has been ill. I don't know if that affects
product availability or not.

Phil w7ox


On 4/14/14, 6:46 AM, Richard Range wrote:
Does anyone know if Rose is still making the cases for Elecraft radios? I
ordered mine back in Feb. for the KX3 and haven't heard from her since. Rich
WB9SFG

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Re: [Elecraft] Button of no return

[Richard Solomon]

You can get an ultra-flexible 10 ga wire that audio folks use for speaker
connections (I got a 200' roll off the evil empire). Much better than the
standard stranded wire.

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 3/13/2014 8:05 AM, Mike Harris wrote:
I use a somewhat larger diameter than supplied cable to my K3 with a 
four inch or so piece of the supplied cable with the PP's in line 
crimped to it using vehicle cabling crimps.  Provides flexibility at 
the K3 without adding any significant extra IR loss.


Regards,

Mike VP8NO

On 13/03/2014 11:21, Roger D Johnson wrote:

I do not dislike Power Poles and use them for many cords around my
station. The problem is that
my K3 is fed from the power supply using large (stiff) diameter
conductors. Brushing up against
these can cause them to disconnect from the K3. If the K3 is powered up,
this can result in the K3
going off to never-never land which requires a special, and not well
documented, procedure to
get it running again. I think the K3 needs a better connector here.

73, Roger


On 3/13/2014 9:52 AM, Mike Harris wrote:

Not a flame just a simple power pole observation.

Never had a problem, never fallen out (K2, K3, XV50) even when tugging
units around, soldered not crimped, no $40. crimper, not colour blind
so arranged the cable and connectors to match the equipment.

Each to his own I guess.

Regards,

Mike VP8NO



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Re: [Elecraft] Button of no return

[Richard Solomon]

A blast from the past, look at GR Binding Posts.

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 3/13/2014 4:47 AM, Roger D Johnson wrote:
Careful, Bill. You're about to be flamed by the Power Pole Police! You 
know, those
that insist that insist that it takes 2700 lbs of force to disconnect 
PPs or that you, in

your stupidity, have assembled the connectors improperly!

I've had them come apart several times when futzing around the back of 
my desk

sending my K3 into never-never land!

73, Roger


On 3/13/2014 7:08 AM, Bill W2BLC wrote:
Yes - the dreaded Power Pole plug fall out!  I have had them fall out 
with only the slightest of movement (factory installed). Temporary 
solution is to cable tie the red/black lines to the antenna cables - 
thus supporting them and preventing movement. The final fix will be 
the removal of the Power Pole system completely, later this spring.


Bill W2BLC

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Combiner

[Richard Solomon]

There is a market for a 1,000 or 1,500 watt Solid State Amp, with 
Autotuner,

that covers 160 through 6 and doesn't cost $10 Grand. You could sell a lot
of them if they were priced at $4K or under. With todays LDMOS devices,
that is a doable target price.

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 3/3/2014 10:39 AM, Vic Rosenthal K2VCO wrote:
My thought is that connecting two standalone amplifiers, each with its 
own protective circuits, bias supplies, etc. with a combiner is kludgy 
and likely to lead to problems.


Now the KPA1500 prototype -- that was neat.

On 3/3/2014 9:33 AM, David Gilbert wrote:


I really don't find those kinds of generalizations very constructive ...
or accurate.  LOTS of hams live where putting up an additional kilobuck
worth of aluminum is out of the question due to space or neighborhood or
aesthetic considerations.   An extra 3 db of transmit power can make a
noticeable difference for them without violating those other
considerations, especially if their local noise levels are low on
receive.  Whether that is worth $1K to them will vary from ham to ham.

Besides, for many hams who already have decent antennas on a decent
tower, it would probably take considerably more than $1K to get that
extra 3 db out of more aluminum.

Lastly, if you don't think an extra 3 db can represent a significant
improvement on HF, check out http://www.ab7e.com/weak_signal/mdd.html
Anybody who is an active contester or DXer on HF will often find that
extra 3 db useful in a pileup.

73,
Dave   AB7E





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[Elecraft] Serial Number Update Status

[Richard Solomon]

Is it possible to tell from the Serial Number when the unit was 
manufactured

and if there were any upgrades or mods made after that S/N ?

If one is looking at buying a used K3 or KPA500 then that info would be
helpful in determining a price.

Thanks, Dick, W1KSZ
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Re: [Elecraft] PayPal fees

[Richard Solomon]

Don't let it bother you. Some guys would complain if they were hung with
a new rope !!

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 2/18/2014 1:13 PM, Bill Turner wrote:
It seems that one person was offended by my post  on how to avoid 
PayPal fees, calling it off topic, cheating and other things.


My post was in response to an earlier post advertising something for 
sale and telling people to add PayPal fees. I was simply pointing out 
that there is a way to avoid PayPal fees which is right in their 
policy and is not cheating in any way. In that context I think it was 
indeed on topic.


Just trying to help. Not meaning to offend anybody.

73, Bill W6WRT



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Re: [Elecraft] Antenna question

[Richard Solomon]

I have a Pennant receiving antenna about 100' from my 160 Meter Antenna.
I put a scope on the Pennant coax and keyed the rig. At about 1 KW out, I
saw about 6 volts pk-pk.

I bought a Receiver protection device.

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 2/11/2014 4:36 PM, George Thornton wrote:

This might be a stupid question, but here goes.

I have a small lot.  I currently am using a 3 element Yagi that barely fits on 
the property.  I was thinking about getting a vertical as a second HF antenna.  
If I put it up it is going to have to be pretty close to the Yagi.

I have a dual receive K3.  If I have both receivers going, one on each channel, 
and I broadcast on one of these antennas, am I in any danger of overloading and 
frying the other receiver?


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Re: [Elecraft] QSO Map

[Richard Solomon]

Too bad the QSO limit is 500. Hope they get that fixed soon.

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 2/3/2014 1:25 PM, Doug Ellmore Sr. wrote:

This is not an endorsement and I am not getting paid to promote this.  I am
just sharing.

Here is a interesting web site in development that will take your ADIF or
LoTW logs and create a world map with pins.
You can filter by band/mode, etc.

http://qsomap.org

There are couple of little bugs I have stumbled upon, but the
developer N9MS  has a pretty clean interface and I am sure it will get
better over time.

The account is free and you can pay $20 to have a poster size high
quality print made of your qso map.


I thought it could be interesting to filter and make a map for my QRP DXCC
contacts, etc.


73,

Doug Ellmore, Sr.
  d...@ellmore.net
Amateur Radio Operator: NA1DX / P40DE
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Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft?

[Richard Solomon]

A 200 Watt K4 !!!

Now that's something that would push me over the edge into K-Land.
The idea of dropping back to 100 watts with the K3 (assuming I sell my
FTDX5KMP) is not too appealing.

And, please, no comments about it's only 3 dB, that 3 dB does make
a difference.

73, Dick, W1KSZ



On 1/31/2014 7:08 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:


No, it already exists in the K3/10 with XV-144/220/432 or the
K3/10 with KXV-144 for those wanting only 6 and 2.

Better if Elecraft were to spend their development time on with
simultaneous crossband receive and reverse VFO tracking with the
K3/KRX3 for satellite operation and working on a larger, true
home station, 200W K4.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 1/31/2014 8:56 AM, Ted Edwards W3TB wrote:

Yes for CW.
This would be a GREAT way to get our Techs beyond the limits of 
operating

on the repeaters.

Some years ago, I had expected the June/Sept VHF Contests to replace 
Field
Day as the big participation event for local clubs as the new Techs 
would
discover the many other ways to use their licenses.   It didn't 
happen, but

this might help move along greater participation on VHF/UHF. Good idea!


On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 7:44 AM, Dave d...@g0dja.co.uk wrote:


And CW...

Dave (G0DJA)

- Original Message - From: Kevin G ragna...@optonline.net
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 10:36 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode
VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft?



  Sounds like a great idea to me, speaking for myself I enjoy making 
SSB

contacts on the VHF UHF bands.



Kevin Gallagher



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Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?

[Richard Solomon]

While the idea of a multi-band, all-mode VHF-UHF radio sounds good, how
many folks have the necessary equipment to make sure it works after you
bolt everything together. All you need to do is just slightly move a 
coil and

can knock the whole thing out of whack.

Of course, if it's supplied assembled and tested, then forget what I 
wrote. But

then the price will go up, way up !!

73, Dick, W1KSZ




On 1/31/2014 7:19 PM, Bob wrote:

I, for one, would be interested in an Elecraft solution.  In my case I own
a IC-9100 which I use mostly for satellite work (it is lacking on the HF
side especially compared to my K3).   I'd love to see something small like
a K3, but something that allowed plug in modules like 2m/70cm/23cm/etc.  I
would hope it would allow about 50 watts of output (rather than the 20w of
the transverter).  And like others, I'm not looking for another does
everything in one box radio, but a VHF/UHF/SHF rig.

The 9100 is a pretty large radio, great for home use, but not so hot for
portable operation.  It also is a power hog on receive..  I'd like to see
something smaller and much lighter for use in the field.

73, Bob, WB4SON
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[Elecraft] Screw Types

[Richard Solomon]

I will be getting some new screwdrivers to assemble my K3 kit, but I 
need to

know which type of Phillips Head Screwdiver to buy.

Are the US made or Japanese made ?

Tnx, Dick, W1KSZ
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Bose speakers

[Richard Solomon]

I have a few of those cube speakers left over from my mad days. So, I
picked up an el cheapo rar shack stereo amp and voila, Rcvr A on left
channel, Rcvr B on right channel.

No RF problems yet.

Those who are left handed may consider reversing that !!

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 1/14/2014 4:40 PM, Tom Fitzgerald wrote:

What's the opinion on BOSE COMPANION 2 SERIES III MULTIMEDIA Speakers for use with 
K3 or KX3?

You WILL experience RF getting into them on the upper bands. They sound good and function well on the 
lower bands (75  160) but as you move up to the higher bands...key that mike and begin to 
transmit, you will hear it getting into those speakers. This happens with most amplified computer 
speakers and or surround sound type speakers. I've had Bose speakers connected to my K3 for 
several years now and I either switch radios (I have 3 to choose from) that use different speakers or I 
bypass the Bose speakers (shut them off completely with the master switch on the subwoofer) 
and use headphones on the upper bands if I stay with the K3. It's the speakers and not the K3, they 
(the speakers) are not shielded. You will need to switch (power) off the speaker system completely to 
avoid the RF issue. I've noticed RF getting into them even when they weren't being used unless that 
master switch is off and the speakers are no longer being powered. I do have a couple of amps that make

 t

  he problem worse but I notice it even with only 100w output.

KD0BCF

Two possibilities exist...
Either we are alone in the universe or we are not.
Both are equally terrifying.
  
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - No speaker output

[Richard Solomon]

Can someone explain to me exactly why the chip failed, and what the Audio
Protection Assembly is for ?

Tnx, Dick, W1KSZ


On 1/14/2014 10:21 AM, Dave Hachadorian wrote:
The speaker amp is U1 on the DSP Board.  The IC is an LM4950TS. The 
pins are very closely spaced, too close for me.


Elecraft now has an Audio Protection Assembly circuit board, Part 
Number E850506 for $2.36 plus shipping.


Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
Yuma, AZ



-Original Message- From: Stewart
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 9:36 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - No speaker output

My K3's speaker audio seems to have gone West. Audio out of the 
phones, but

nothing out of the internal speaker.

It happened when I was installing a new external speaker, a DSP 
Desktop speaker

from BHI.

Having read some recent posts about the audio chip blowing up because 
of using a
mono plug instead of a stereo one, I made sure that I used a the 
correct one.


Following guidance in the K3 users manual I connected the speaker to 
the LH

channel as I want to use my headset in stereo.

I also took the covers off and checked for the modification involving 
470ohm

resistors. That mod was in place OK.

I switched the K3 and the speaker on and got audio from the speaker. 
However,
when I advanced the AF gain on the K3 to about 12 o'clock there was a 
pop and no

more speaker audio from the K3.

I have checked the BHI speaker with another rig and it works fine, so 
my K3 has

developed a fault.

I can't believe how sensitive it is to damage in the audio output, 
particularly

with the care I took to try and avoid this sort of thing happening

As I am quite OK with SMD's I would appreciate advice on what to 
change, where

to get it and how...

Not a happy bunny !

73
Stewart G3RXQ
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Re: [Elecraft] Shipping. K3

[Richard Solomon]

I expect, that like YAESU, Elecraft self-insures, ergo the lower 
shipping cost.

Insurance is quite profitable to most carriers, especially since they will
fight you for every dollar !!

73, Dick, W1KSZ


On 12/31/2013 11:20 AM, John's email wrote:

I had a similar experience. I sent my K3 back to the factory a couple of weeks 
ago. When I took it to the UPS shipper here, he had to call UPS  for special 
instructions since the declared valued was so high. I had it packed in the box 
Elecraft sent it back to me the last time I sent it in. UPS made me take it 
home and double box it. The cost to ship it UpS ground from TX was $78. It's on 
its way back to me now, I am sure in the single box with foam padding from 
Elecraft and the cost is in the mid $30 range. I'm not sure if it's the 
insurance or what but it's a big difference in both packaging and cost.


John KE4D

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Re: [Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR problem

[Richard Solomon]

What concerns me about all this talk of Reflected Power, local High
Power Stations, etc., is that none of the other users of Automatic
Antenna Tuners (non-Elecraft) have reported similar problems.

I hope the issue can be corrected via firmware. We will be awaiting
the results of their studies.

73 es HNY, Dick, W1KSZ




On 12/31/2013 5:41 AM, Phil  Debbie Salas wrote:

I haven’t had this problem.  However, in addition to Igor’s thoughts on a high 
reflected signal, here is another thought.  A strong signal (like you can have 
in contest environment and/or multi-transmitter/multi-antenna set-up) could be 
counted by the KAT500 frequency counter resulting in the KAT500 jumping to a 
different memorized frequency setting.  I don’t know what the threshold 
sensitivity of the KAT500 counter is, but incoming signals can be very high 
under some conditions.  I wonder if disabling the internal KAT500 frequency 
counter might be something to try – especially when band data is provided by 
the auxbus cable.

Phil – AD5X

“It may be not relevant to this particular case but another reason for weird 
KAT500 behavior can be strong interfering signal of a neighbor or nearby 
broadcasting station. I did run into situations where such signals induced up 
to 5 volts into low band antenna. Then KAT500 counts that signal as reflected 
and thinks that SWR is very high. One may try to connect broadband spectrum 
analyzer to the antenna and see what is going on. If it is broadcasting signal 
well below ham bands then high pass filter between the tuner and antenna can 
help.73, Igor UA9CDC”
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Re: [Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR problem

[Richard Solomon]

OK, so now we have heard from a few folks that have this problem.

As a soon to be purchaser of a similar set-up, I am quite concerned.
What is the solution to this problem ?

I read one post about putting the Tuner in Manual mode, but I also
read that another user has had the problem in Manual mode.

How does one fix this ?

73 es HNY, Dick, W1KSZ


On 12/30/2013 11:10 AM, Joe K2UF wrote:

I have had a similar thing happen to me also.  I have been in a contest on a
run freq. and suddenly the KPA500/KAT500 will fault.  This is on CW.  If I
do a 'tune' the amp/tuner will retune and I can continue.  Of course in the
few seconds it takes I will usually lose the freq.

73,  Joe K2UF

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KD0Q-Glenn
Sent: Monday, December 30, 2013 9:24 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR problem

I experience this as well, only on 80 meters with the KPA500 in
operate.  Always thought that it was RF getting into the KAT500 sensing
as I can usually back off to 300 Watts, force a KAT500 re-tune and continue.

Glenn - KD0Q

On 12/30/2013 07:59, Bill W2BLC wrote:

This is exactly why I want to see this complete discussion in full
view. It is a problem here also - occurring often and without any
obvious cause. Putting the tuner in AUTO or in MANUAL does not stop it
from happening. The tuner does not seem to understand the term MANUAL.

My experience is from 75 meters - with no change in antennas - and
will occur on oft used frequencies in the middle of a transmission.
The tuner just suddenly decides it is time to make noises. I do not
use other bands and the antenna is a dipole that present no problems
to other rigs and tuners (read as nothing wrong with the antenna or
feedlines, which have all been completely checked).

AT the very least, I now know I am not alone with this problem.

Thanks,

Bill W2BLC  K-Line

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[Elecraft] Configuration Questions

[Richard Solomon]

I am putting together my list and have some questions:

1) Does the stock K3/100 come with any filters ?

2) If I buy the Second Receiver (KRX3), do I need KXV3A ?
I do have receiving antennas for 160  80.

3) Can I connect an external monitor to the stock P3 or
will I need an optional VGA/DVI/HDMI port ? Which of
these 3 standards do you get ?

Thanks for any help,

73 es HH, Dick, W1KSZ
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Re: [Elecraft] Configuration Questions

[Richard Solomon]

I got the answers I needed.

Thanks,

73 es HH, Dick, W1KSZ


On 12/18/2013 7:11 PM, Richard Solomon wrote:

I am putting together my list and have some questions:

1) Does the stock K3/100 come with any filters ?

2) If I buy the Second Receiver (KRX3), do I need KXV3A ?
I do have receiving antennas for 160  80.

3) Can I connect an external monitor to the stock P3 or
will I need an optional VGA/DVI/HDMI port ? Which of
these 3 standards do you get ?

Thanks for any help,

73 es HH, Dick, W1KSZ
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[Elecraft] Changing Mail Options

[Richard Solomon]

My mail is set for a daily summary. How do I change it to
individual e-mails ?

Tnx, Dick, W1KSZ


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