Re: [Elecraft] Off-topic: Musical composition

[Terry Schieler]

Dan's signature below is that of a musician.  Always your phone number after 
your name.  Someone may need a bassist.
Back in my "professional" music days, someone would ask one of my band 
members... "how many in your band?".  Their response"four musicians and a 
drummer".  Need I add which one was ME?

Terry  

-Original Message-
From: Dan Presley [mailto:n7...@arrl.net] 
Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2021 1:44 PM
To: Wayne Burdick
Cc: K2
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Off-topic: Musical composition

As a  ‘semi retired’ professional jazz musician (bassist-upright) I 
particularly appreciated the analogy. During this last field day I was running 
my KX3 and explaining to my logging assistants about pitch matching.The spot 
control does a good job,but sometimes I needed to tweak it to get in the other 
guys’ passband.  I can’t wait to use this on my K4,whenever that might arrive! 
Maybe we should start an Elecraft band… last year I was supposed to go to Spain 
and do some gigs and had planned to take the KX2…maybe next summer. 


Dan Presley 503-701-3871
danpresley@me. com 
n7...@arrl.net


> On Jul 24, 2021, at 10:56, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
> 
> When the latest Elecraft newsletter came out, a few people contacted me to 
> ask if I'm a musician. (You'll have to read the newsletter to understand the 
> question.)
> 
> Short answer: Yes. If you'd like the long answer (and maybe a few sample 
> compositions), feel free to contact me directly.
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Question about shipping.

[Terry Schieler]

Several years ago I purchased shipping boxes for Collins S-Line radios from a 
source I believe was called "Ham Radio Boxes" .  I don't know if they are still 
around or not, but the boxes were exactly what I needed.

Terry  W0FM

-Original Message-
From: w...@jetbroadband.com [mailto:w...@jetbroadband.com] 
Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2020 5:26 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net; elecraft...@groups.io; 
elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Question about shipping.

All,

 

I wonder if Elecraft would sell to its' consumers the boxes and packaging
material that would fit our radio, amps and other Elecraft products?

 

 

Best regards,

 

Jerry, W1IE



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Re: [Elecraft] Tuna Can Kits

[Terry Schieler]

Hey Victor.  I have sent you pics of a couple of the Tuna Can kits I've 
constructed.  They were built as pure recreation.  But they work!  Not a K3S 
but fun QRP rigs.

Terry, W0FM



-Original Message-
From: Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP [mailto:k2vco@gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 21, 2020 8:37 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] Tuna Can Kits

Does anyone have experience with Rex Harper of Tuna Can Kits? He sells 
precut PCB pieces for Manhattan-style construction.

Please respond off-list.
Thanks!
-- 
73,
Victor, 4X6GP
Rehovot, Israel
Formerly K2VCO
CWops no. 5
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/


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Re: [Elecraft] To improve customer service (for the Classic gear)

[Terry Schieler]

In addition to Dave's many talents, he is also a fine drummer.  "Steady
feet" are a requirement and a result of years of hard work.

Terry, WØFM


-Original Message-
From: Bill Johnson [mailto:k9...@live.com] 
Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2019 7:02 PM
To: Dave Van Wallaghen; donw...@embarqmail.com; Doug Hensley; Don Schroder
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] To improve customer service (for the Classic gear)

Dave, thank you for stepping up.  Not an easy task. Thank God, you are in
transition for Don.  Tough shoes, but you have steady feet.

72 & 73,
Bill
K9YEQ
FT'er for K2, KX1, KX3, KXPA100,  KAT500, W2, etc. 

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On
Behalf Of Dave Van Wallaghen
Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2019 6:47 PM
To: donw...@embarqmail.com; Doug Hensley ; Don Schroder

Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] To improve customer service (for the Classic gear)

Don,

I profusely apologize for the delay and lack of communication. As Don, W3FPR
pointed out, Don was and I am a part time employee. For a whole host of
reasons, that I won't go into at this time, the transition has been somewhat
slow but I am making progress.

The amount of backlog has been overwhelming to an extent. But with Don's
help we have managed to whittle much of it down.

I am not making excuses for the lack of communication and will improve my
response as I work through this transition. Poor Don is supposed to be
retired and still provides excellent support in my absence or heavy
workload.

As he noted, my wife and I are on vacation well off of the grid. I do have
some wifi here (sitting at the Tiki bar as I write this) but I am pretty
much off the grid until next week.

I do totally love the Elecraft customer service paradigm and will continue
to strive for that plateau. But it will take me a little time as I still
work a fulltime profession as well as this part time venture plus family
blah blah blah.

If I remember right, your rig was number 2 or 3 on my priority list and I
will get right on it as soon as I return. I appreciate your patience in the
interim and will be in touch soon.


73,
Dave, W8FGU
On May 23, 2019 13:03:13 Don Wilhelm  wrote:

> Doug,
>
> Thanks for the nice words about my service.  When I was doing repairs 
> for the classic gear, I did not have a staff (like they do in
> Watsonville) to send emails when the rig arrives, etc.  I would email 
> customers when I started work on it, ask any questions about what the 
> customer wanted when the RSA form was incomplete. and let the customer 
> know if there were significant delays.
> Then when I finish with it, I would send the report to the office and 
> the sales staff would contact the customer about payment.
> It is tough to keep up with emails, repairs and everything else when 
> there is a backlog of repairs.  So working with a staff of one (me) it 
> is difficult to keep up with customer communications in addition to 
> providing prompt repair service.
>
> I was not a contract person, but a part time employee of Elecraft.
>
> I am certain Dave WFGU (who took over for me, and is also a part-time
> employee) is having similar problems.  In additions, he also works for 
> his Fire Department which has him at the station full time for 
> stretches between 2 and 4 days at a time, and he may not know that his 
> XYL got a repair package in during those days.  I know he is currently 
> on vacation and away from home - so any repair parcels are being held 
> for him at the post office or UPS.
>
> Sorry that we cannot provide the same level of communications that are 
> available out of Watsonville, but we do the best we can.  I had an 
> advantage over Dave because I was not working a full time job when I 
> was doing that legacy repair work.
>
> Some patience and understanding is required, and your tracking numbers 
> can be relied on - I never found them to be wrong.
>
> Do not send an advance check with your RSA repair.  If a check is 
> discovered, it must be sent to Watsonville, and will not be cashed 
> until the repair is concluded.
>
> Also, do not send your classic gear to Watsonville, send it as 
> indicated in the RSA instructions.  If you do send it to Watsonville, 
> expect an extra week delay because it must then be shipped to Michigan.
> The newer (non-thru-hole gear) IS serviced at Watsonville, but NOT the 
> classic gear.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 5/23/2019 1:56 PM, Doug Hensley wrote:
>> Don, I think that is because the early stuff is farmed out to 
>> contract people who may not have an email routine going yet.  The K1 
>> & K2's were usually handled by Don Wilhelm who just retired.  You 
>> might contact Elecraft support and ask them who they sent the rig to,
when, where, etc.
>>
>> Don had done all my K1 & K2 work and was just marvelous.  Hopefully 
>> Elecraft keep that kind of talent at hand.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Doug W5JV
>>
>>>
>>
>> Message: 20
>> Date: Thu, 23 May 2019 

Re: [Elecraft] KE7X, Fred Cady, silent key

[Terry Schieler]

I never met the man, but have felt like I've known Fred for many years.  May
he rest in peace.

Terry, W0FM


-Original Message-
From: hawley, charles j jr [mailto:c-haw...@illinois.edu] 
Sent: Friday, May 17, 2019 4:20 PM
To: Todd Gahagan; Elecraft Elecraft List
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KE7X, Fred Cady, silent key

Very sorry to hear of Fred's passing.

Chuck Hawley
 c-haw...@illinois.edu

 Amateur Radio, KE9UW
 aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles


From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on
behalf of Todd Gahagan 
Sent: Friday, May 17, 2019 3:31 PM
To: Elecraft Elecraft List
Subject: [Elecraft] KE7X, Fred Cady, silent key

I am very saddened to report the death  of my long time friend Frederick
Cady, KE7X.  Many of you know Fred from his series of excellent manuals
written for Elecraft products.  Fred passed away yesterday evening from
heart failure.   He is survived by this wife Katie and daughter Elizabeth.

Todd, WA7U
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[Elecraft] K4

[Terry Schieler]

Will I be able to initially load my K3S saved configurations into a new K4?
Will there be any disconnect there?

 

Terry,  WØFM

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Re: [Elecraft] K4?

[Terry Schieler]

Or, perhaps."Hey ELMER"   ;o)

Terry, WØFM



-Original Message-
From: Walter Underwood [mailto:wun...@wunderwood.org] 
Sent: Monday, March 25, 2019 12:38 PM
To: Elecraft mail list
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4?

> On Mar 25, 2019, at 11:57 AM, Bert  wrote:
> 
> Voice interface is OK with household electronics but I doubt we'll see 
> it in our transceivers in the near future.

Instead of “Hey Siri!” we could say “Hey Ellie!” to our Elecraft gear.

wunder
K6WRU
Walter Underwood
CM87wj
http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)



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Re: [Elecraft] OT-Junk Mail & Spam Robo Calls

[Terry Schieler]

I use commercial spam solutions for relief from internet email spammers. Lots 
of them out there. That's all well and good.  The REAL problem for me are robo 
calls to my home phones and cell phone.  I listed both phones on the State of 
Missouri and the Federal *No Call Lists*  years ago.  That worked ok for a 
while, then totally spiraled out of control.  Spammers don't pay any attention 
to the *List* and violations are not enforced. 

I found a fix in an app called *NOMOROBO*  No More Robo (calls).  After you 
sign up for the service, their server spots the fingerprints of incoming spam 
telephone robo calls on your phone line.  My phone rings a partial ring (.5 
sec?) then the software at the server end sucks the call off my line and adds 
it to their national database blacklist.  The Caller Id is still displayed on 
my TV screen, but before I can get my butt out of my chair, the ring stops, 
telling me not to bother with the call, it's spam.  

I can't remember how many years I've used NoMoRobo but I was an early adopter 
and it has been working beautifully for probably 10 years now.  The idea was 
hatched by a couple of guys during a contest to find a solution to annoying 
Robo Calls (necessary because your local telco doesn't want to help inhibit the 
use of their paid services).  You don't need to load your *white list* phone 
numbers.  There is a free version of NoMoRobo and a paid version.  So far, I 
have seen no need for the paid version.  In all this time I only had two 
callers get wrongly *captured* by the spam software and both were vendors I use 
who had recently changed their phone number.  Calls from my doctor's 
appointment office, Trash Hauler, etc come right through.  

While not affiliated with the firm that offers this (I wish I were) I recommend 
looking it over and deciding for yourself if it suits your needs:

www.nomorobo.com

73, Terry WØFM

Pardon the bandwidth



-Original Message-
From: Ken G Kopp [mailto:kengk...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2018 1:58 PM
To: w7aqk
Cc: Elecraft
Subject: [Elecraft] OT-Junk Mail

Hi Dave, + rest of list

I've not seen your "Elycraft", but we … both ElecraftCovers (Rose, N7HKW) and 
me  …  get lots of e-mail from people wanting to "fix" elecraft.com and bring 
us more business.  I expect Elecraft also gets these same offers.

Both of us, for several reasons, need to maintain an old-fashioned wired phone 
line.  We have had the same number for about fifty years and it's published and 
used from all over the world.

Here's what seems to (partially) work for us;  we have an answering machine in 
a speaker-phone that's audible throughout the house. In addition, our satellite 
TV provider is connected to the TV set … which is usually on (;-) … and the TV 
screen displays caller ID info.  Perhaps ten percent of the calls are legit.

Both of us have Verizon cell phones and get -many- calls from spoofed numbers … 
usually in our 406 area and often using a "local" number.  Rose gets many calls 
related to her Elecraft case and cover business that she -must- answer.  She's 
had three today … with two being spoofed.

We both use G-Mail as our e-mail provider and to G-mail's credit, we get very 
little SPAM.  We also use Norton ... wouldn't be without it. Our internet 
provider (Century Link) is via cable.

FWIW

73!

K0PP



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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

[Terry Schieler]

Exactly Don.  Thanks for that comment.  That's what the boys at Elecraft 
recommended when K3S was first announced and we had a field day (pun) with 
remarks about plural, etc when guys tried to match the logo.  You'll notice 
that Wayne always uses K3S now on this reflector.  I am still trying to figure 
out what the K3(s), the K3[s] and K3*s guys are trying to say.  

Don't try to replicate the K3S marketing logo as you can't do it with the font 
here on the reflector.  Please just use K3S. 

73,

Terry, W0FM

-Original Message-
From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:donw...@embarqmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 3:41 PM
To: Grant Youngman; Mark E. Musick
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

Grant,

I always use "K3S" and "K3", and add a lower case "s" for plural.
If you look at the logo, yes, the trailing "S" is smaller than the "K3", 
but not small enough to be lower case (1/2 the height of the caps).

73,
Don W3FPR

On 6/27/2018 4:27 PM, Grant Youngman wrote:
How the heck do you differentiate between plurals with this radio :-)


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Re: [Elecraft] Ham radio as a side dish

[Terry Schieler]

Andy,
Pick up a copy of the DVD "North Atlantic Crossing".  Two young men used
what appeared to be an Icom HF rig for long distance communications on HF
air bands to contact various European airports on their route to Norway.
They installed a large, salt water fishing reel in the modified, single
engine  Mooney, complete with stranded copper antenna wire.  When time to
use an HF band, they cranked out just enough (pre-marked) wire from the
fishing reel to hit the resonant frequency.  I can't recall where/how the
antenna wire exited the aircraft but got the impression that, among other
mods (extra capacity fuel tanks, etc) the antenna device was approved for
that flight.

(www.flightfilms.com)  (800) 510-1017

Terry, W0FM

-Original Message-
From: ANDY DURBIN [mailto:a.dur...@msn.com] 
Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2018 1:55 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Ham radio as a side dish

"Drag a wire behind you like they tow banners."


If it were as simple as you suggest then I think a few of us would be doing
it. Picking up banners with an aircraft in flight is a skill that most
pilots don't have. It would be far better to use a retractable antenna.
However, a legal installation of any sort of antenna extension/retraction
mechanism on an aircraft with a standard airworthiness cert would be a
significant challenge.


(No banner experience but I do have lots of time towing gliders and flying
jumpers)


73,

Andy k3wyc


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Re: [Elecraft] OT: LED Light Bulbs

[Terry Schieler]

Apparently correct, Lynn.  I had my garage door serviced two weeks ago and the 
last thing the repairman did was pop open the frosted plastic bulb cover on the 
opener and say "just making sure you don't have LED bulbs in here.  They play 
havoc with the receiver on the openers).  He said most everyone in the garage 
door industry knows of that problem.  First I had heard of it.

73, Terry  W0FM  

-Original Message-
From: Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT [mailto:kx...@coldrockshotbrooms.com] 
Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2017 4:31 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] OT: LED Light Bulbs

Just saw an ad for Genie LED Bulbs.

Apparently some LED light bulbs make enough noise that they desense the garage 
door receiver.

These bulbs are specifically low-RFI.

I have no more information.  For all I know, they fix the garage door RFI by 
moving the noise to 14.300 MHz.

73 -- Lynn


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Re: [Elecraft] Cruise Operation

[Terry Schieler]

My last cruise on Royal Caribbean was, I believe, Sovereign of the Seas (?).  I 
had no plans to actually operate on the ship, but I met the Captain during the 
opening night reception and we had a chat.  Upon finding out my interest in 
amateur radio, the Captain said "hey, you'd like to meet "Per", our Chief Radio 
Officer (also a ham).  We had a nice visit.  The next day a courier appeared at 
my stateroom door with a message from the Chief Radio Officer offering me a 
personal tour of the ship's radio room.  I was let up to the bridge by a 
steward and Per, the Radio Officer took me into the radio room where there 
walls full of older HF gear which he quickly told me they don't use much 
anymore (mostly VHF and satellites now).  He let me sit at the gear and tune 
around.  I got some nice photos too.  Huge signals from everywhere and lots of 
fun.  

Never hurts to ask, even if you've brought no gear.  Per and I carried on an 
email exchange for a few months after that.

73, Terry, W0FM


-Original Message-
From: Wes Stewart [mailto:wes_n...@triconet.org] 
Sent: Friday, September 22, 2017 11:25 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Cruise Operation

Contact XE1C

He operates (as an officer) from Harmony of the Seas, interestingly enough a RC 
liner.

Wes  N7WS

On 9/22/2017 6:13 PM, Bob Witmer wrote:
> Avoid Royal Caribbean ... “HAM RADIOS” are on the list of prohibited items 
> along with firearms.
>
> No one at RCP seems to know why.  Even asked the captain - Said he doesn’t 
> know about ham radio ...
>
> Would be interested to hear about cruise lines that are Ham Radio 
> friendly
>
> 73
>
> Bob W3RW
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Re: [Elecraft] Drone antenna launch Field portable! Changed topic.

[Terry Schieler]

I have been using a Blade CX2 RC helicopter to fly antenna wires up above tree 
tops for quite a few years now.  I had added an LED nav light kit to the CX2 
(red, green plus white landing light) and it runs off a simple on/off toggle on 
the transmitter.  I installed a small servo on the belly of the chopper that 
uses the servo arm to pull a piano-wire pin out of a U-shaped block of balsa 
wood.  The fish line antenna leader is hooked over the piano wire.  I installed 
a "Y" adapter to the navigation light circuit on the chopper and used it to 
fully activate the add-on (parallel) servo, which released the antenna lead-in 
line when it was properly hovering above the target tree.  So, when I flipped 
the nav light toggle to ON, the hook wire pulled back and released the fish 
line.  Took some experimenting with weights on the leader line to plow through 
some of the dense branches, but finally got it pretty consistent.  This started 
years before the word "drone" was common in R/C.  

Plain old radio-controlled helicopter (remember those?)

Terry, WØFM

-Original Message-
From: Richard Thorne [mailto:rtho...@rthorne.net] 
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 8:11 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Drone antenna launch Field portable! Changed topic.

John,

Do use a separate receiver in order to activate the release or is there an 
extra slot on the drone receiver?

I'm assuming your using a bind - n - fly drone.  If it's home brew with your 
own receiver then it probably has a spare slot that you can program a switch to?

Rich - N5ZC


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Re: [Elecraft] K3: Odd ALC behavior

[Terry Schieler]

No, Brian.  I have done none of the software mode settings.  I’ll take another 
look though and more testing.

 

Thanks and 73,

 

Terry, W0FM

 

From: Brian Waterworth [mailto:brian.waterwo...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2017 4:17 PM
To: Terry Schieler
Cc: Elecraft List
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Odd ALC behavior

 

Hi Terry, 

I have actually disabled all those settings in WSJT-X.  I don't let WSJT-X put 
the rig into data mode (from the Radio tab - MODE = NONE).  I don't remember 
the power settings by band on the Audio tab within the settings dialogue.  I 
setup my KX3 ahead of time for digital modes (using a macro) and leave it that 
way for all data modes (FLdigi, WSJT-X, etc.).

Do you have any of these options selected?  Have you tried disabling them, 
setup your sound card, etc. as per Don's et al. instructions and then changed 
bands back and forth?

regards, 

Brian

VE3IBW

 

On Mon, Aug 7, 2017 at 4:52 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcg...@blomand.net> wrote:

There is a feature in WSJT-X that saves power setting and tune power per band.  
So, to correct your concern, select the option and then set the value per band.

Bob, K4TAX


Sent from my iPhone


> On Aug 7, 2017, at 3:41 PM, Terry Schieler <w...@swbell.net> wrote:
>
> I have been watching this thread carefully since it began, and, combined with 
> my experiences over this past weekend, am now more confused than ever.  Don, 
> W3FPR recently (again) gave very succinct instructions for getting a good 
> starting audio point for the ALC readings.  I had previously not been able to 
> get the "four bars solid, fifth bar flickering" on my K3S for JT65 for weeks 
> now, no matter what I did.  Bought all the books and read all the articles 
> (Yes, they reference rigs that work differently than my K3S.  Understood.  I 
> get it)  Yesterday I decided to follow Don's instructions (as bolstered by 
> those from Bob, K4TAX).  Thanks to both fine gents.
>
> I set:
> K3S Mode to Data A
> Band: 20 Meters (14.076)
> Windows 7 Audio level OUT from computer to about 50% of scale (USB CODEC)
> Line-IN level on the K3S to 30
> PWR slider in the WSJT-X software to about mid-range
> Set the K3S power out to 30 with rig's PO control
>
> During a TEST transmit (using the TUNE button in the software), I adjusted 
> the WSJT PWR slider (downward) on the software to finally achieve the four 
> bars solid and fifth bar flickering.  I then switched to normal TX, the ALC 
> reading held fast (four solid fifth flicker) and I made a couple of QSOs.  
> Life was good.  Power was still at 30, COMP 0 as set.  Seemed that Don and 
> Bob's comments were spot on.  I thought my K3S was good to go for all K3S 
> digital modes, so I touched nothing.  Then I changed bands with the K3S band 
> switch to 15 meters.  Did a test TX on 15 with the Mode (Data A),  Power Out 
> (30) and Comp (0), Software PWR slider settings still untouched.  But upon 
> *normal* TX on 15 M the ALC had jumped to 6 solid bars.  Nothing I tried 
> would get it back to the desired "4 solid+5th flicker" on 15M.
>
> Then I went back to 20M.  But, the ALC there had also changed and was now 6 
> solid bars.  It had changed somehow.  Power out still 30, Comp 0, etc.  Also, 
> now the WSJT PWR slider had moved back up above its previous mid-scale 
> settings as well.  I had carefully touched nothing but the BAND and TX TEST 
> switchs on the K3S.
>
> Aren't the DATA A settings saved per band after doing these adjustments for 
> digital modes?  Why would a simple band change alter the rig's ALC setting as 
> well as the PWR slider in the software?  Did the new Freq somehow change the 
> Window's Line Out and the software's PWR slider?  Should I expect to have to 
> reset the settings every time I use one of the JT and FT digital modes?
>
> I think I'll try bouncing signals off commercial tow boats on the Mississippi 
> River instead.  Must be easier.  "CQ the Rhonda May...Calling the Rhonda 
> May, Over". ;o)
>
> 73,  Terry W0FM
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Brian Hunt [mailto:huntin...@coastside.net]
> Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2017 3:02 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Odd ALC behavior
>
> Here are some spectrum photos from the tune signals of both FLDIGI and WSJT-X 
> 1.8.  All three are essentially identical showing some low level sideband 
> noise +/- 30 kHz and down > 60dBc.  There's no apparent difference in the 
> spectra between pumping and non-pumping ALC, as Wes reported.
>
> http://www.pbase.com/brhunt/spectrum_photos
>
> Enjoy!
>
> 73,
> Brian, K0DTJ
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K3: Odd ALC behavior

[Terry Schieler]

I have been watching this thread carefully since it began, and, combined with 
my experiences over this past weekend, am now more confused than ever.  Don, 
W3FPR recently (again) gave very succinct instructions for getting a good 
starting audio point for the ALC readings.  I had previously not been able to 
get the "four bars solid, fifth bar flickering" on my K3S for JT65 for weeks 
now, no matter what I did.  Bought all the books and read all the articles 
(Yes, they reference rigs that work differently than my K3S.  Understood.  I 
get it)  Yesterday I decided to follow Don's instructions (as bolstered by 
those from Bob, K4TAX).  Thanks to both fine gents.

I set:
K3S Mode to Data A
Band: 20 Meters (14.076)
Windows 7 Audio level OUT from computer to about 50% of scale (USB CODEC)
Line-IN level on the K3S to 30
PWR slider in the WSJT-X software to about mid-range
Set the K3S power out to 30 with rig's PO control

During a TEST transmit (using the TUNE button in the software), I adjusted the 
WSJT PWR slider (downward) on the software to finally achieve the four bars 
solid and fifth bar flickering.  I then switched to normal TX, the ALC reading 
held fast (four solid fifth flicker) and I made a couple of QSOs.  Life was 
good.  Power was still at 30, COMP 0 as set.  Seemed that Don and Bob's 
comments were spot on.  I thought my K3S was good to go for all K3S digital 
modes, so I touched nothing.  Then I changed bands with the K3S band switch to 
15 meters.  Did a test TX on 15 with the Mode (Data A),  Power Out (30) and 
Comp (0), Software PWR slider settings still untouched.  But upon *normal* TX 
on 15 M the ALC had jumped to 6 solid bars.  Nothing I tried would get it back 
to the desired "4 solid+5th flicker" on 15M. 

Then I went back to 20M.  But, the ALC there had also changed and was now 6 
solid bars.  It had changed somehow.  Power out still 30, Comp 0, etc.  Also, 
now the WSJT PWR slider had moved back up above its previous mid-scale settings 
as well.  I had carefully touched nothing but the BAND and TX TEST switchs on 
the K3S.

Aren't the DATA A settings saved per band after doing these adjustments for 
digital modes?  Why would a simple band change alter the rig's ALC setting as 
well as the PWR slider in the software?  Did the new Freq somehow change the 
Window's Line Out and the software's PWR slider?  Should I expect to have to 
reset the settings every time I use one of the JT and FT digital modes?

I think I'll try bouncing signals off commercial tow boats on the Mississippi 
River instead.  Must be easier.  "CQ the Rhonda May...Calling the Rhonda 
May, Over". ;o)

73,  Terry W0FM


-Original Message-
From: Brian Hunt [mailto:huntin...@coastside.net] 
Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2017 3:02 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Odd ALC behavior

Here are some spectrum photos from the tune signals of both FLDIGI and WSJT-X 
1.8.  All three are essentially identical showing some low level sideband noise 
+/- 30 kHz and down > 60dBc.  There's no apparent difference in the spectra 
between pumping and non-pumping ALC, as Wes reported.

http://www.pbase.com/brhunt/spectrum_photos

Enjoy!

73,
Brian, K0DTJ



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[Elecraft] FW: OT A/C RFI

[Terry Schieler]

More interest here than I expected on this, so I've decided to post my
direct response to Erik here as well.

Terry, WØFM



Hi Erik,

I just replaced my two 20 year old Lennox units with 4.0 Ton and 3.5 Ton
Trane units.  Before the installers left I asked for a chance to check the
radios in the shack for RFI.  The AC compressors are outside the basement
shack wall and the coils are inside about ten feet from the radios and feed
lines.  Attic antennas all around for the moment.  No detectable noise on
the new Trane units.  And for what it's worth, the Lennox units (same size)
were also RFI free for 20 years.  Good luck with your project and stay cool!

73,

Terry, WØFM


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Re: [Elecraft] Fire in the house li-ion

[Terry Schieler]

No, I have not seen any fire, smoking or dangerous issues, Ron.  But I always 
use the recommended chargers and charging formats.  I always charge them in the 
fire bag and never indoors or unattended.  Like anything else that's dangerous, 
they demand respect.  

73  Terry  W0FM

-Original Message-
From: Ron D'Eau Claire [mailto:r...@cobi.biz] 
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 12:42 PM
To: 'Terry Schieler'; 'Bill W4ZV'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Fire in the house li-ion

Have you ever had a battery failure and fire in one of them? 

The ones I've seen on line that state they are tested under actual failure 
conditions are more than $500 USD. 

73, Ron AC7AC

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Terry 
Schieler
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 9:30 AM
To: 'Bill W4ZV'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fire in the house li-ion

I have been using charging bags similar to these for over 6 years to charge 
LiPO batteries for my fleet of RC airplanes.  Very prevalent and highly 
recommended within the RC hobby field.  Not necessarily this specific brand, 
but I've never had an issue.

73,  Terry, W0FM


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Re: [Elecraft] Fire in the house li-ion

[Terry Schieler]

I have been using charging bags similar to these for over 6 years to charge 
LiPO batteries for my fleet of RC airplanes.  Very prevalent and highly 
recommended within the RC hobby field.  Not necessarily this specific brand, 
but I've never had an issue.

73,  Terry, W0FM



-Original Message-
From: Bill W4ZV [mailto:btipp...@alum.mit.edu] 
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 4:08 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fire in the house li-ion

N0CE wrote:

/"I’d like to know more about the bag someone mentioned"/

744 hits for "fireproof charging bag lipo":




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Re: [Elecraft] A little theory

[Terry Schieler]

Thanks.  My point exactly, Guy.

 

Terry, W0FM

 

From: Guy Olinger K2AV [mailto:k2av@gmail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2017 8:40 PM
To: Ron D'Eau Claire; Terry Schieler; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A little theory

 

Kind of like the sea drawing out before a tsunami :>)

 

73, Guy K2AV 

 

On Thu, Apr 20, 2017 at 12:08 PM Terry Schieler <w...@swbell.net> wrote:

Good point.  Here is my "theory" on this OT overload thing, Ron.  When the
Off Topic contents of the posts become so frequent and overbearing, there
appears to be a direct correlation with a void in new product announcements
from the boys at Elecraft, which normally incite On Topic comments that fill
this space.  Perhaps there is something looming on the horizon.  ;o)

73,  Terry  WØFM



-Original Message-
From: Ron D'Eau Claire [mailto:r...@cobi.biz]
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 9:45 PM
To: kev...@coho.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net; 'QRP-L Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A little theory

I forgot to add, if you have any comments, let us take them off the Elecraft
list. The OT Traffic here has been FIERCE  lately, Hi!

73, Ron AC7AC


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Re: [Elecraft] Ground rod through concrete thread?

[Terry Schieler]

POOF!  Hey what happened to the ground rod through concrete thread?  ;o)

Terry, W0FM


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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Another really good reason to come to the Visailia
DXconvention this weekend...

Nobody is speculating about price.
2.5X KPA500 ?
3X KPA500 ?
3X KPA500 + .75 KAT500?


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Re: [Elecraft] A little theory

[Terry Schieler]

Good point.  Here is my "theory" on this OT overload thing, Ron.  When the
Off Topic contents of the posts become so frequent and overbearing, there
appears to be a direct correlation with a void in new product announcements
from the boys at Elecraft, which normally incite On Topic comments that fill
this space.  Perhaps there is something looming on the horizon.  ;o)

73,  Terry  WØFM



-Original Message-
From: Ron D'Eau Claire [mailto:r...@cobi.biz] 
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 9:45 PM
To: kev...@coho.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net; 'QRP-L Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A little theory

I forgot to add, if you have any comments, let us take them off the Elecraft
list. The OT Traffic here has been FIERCE  lately, Hi! 

73, Ron AC7AC


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Re: [Elecraft] Help setting up digital

[Terry Schieler]

Don wrote,

<"3) Audio levels - ignore the internet advice to adjust the power with the 
audio level.  Adjust the audio to illuminate 4 bars solid on the ALC meter with 
the 5th bar flashing.  This is the "NO ALC" point for these Elecraft 
transceivers - the first 4 bars are present to allow you to properly adjust the 
audio.  Once adjusted, you should not have to change it unless something 
changes it in the computer.">


Thanks for the particularly timely  reply, Don.  I spent the past weekend 
trying to get my K3S set up for RTTY with MMTTY.  My old K3 (474) worked just 
fine for years.  Using Data A, AFSK, 45 baud, I can cleanly copy RTTY and 
Transmit via VOX, but, for the life of me, I cannot get the ALC set to "4 bars 
solid with the 5th bar flashing".  I can get it to set to 3 bars solid or 5 
bars solid but nothing in between, no matter how sensitive I try to be.  Seems 
I recall someone else with this exact issue on her a few weeks ago.  I have 
spent this morning trying to find that post as I'm pretty sure his problem was 
solved.  I am setting the ALC via the Mic (Line) Gain.  I checked that Data A 
had reduced Compression to ZERO and TX EQ flat.  Any suggestions?

73, Terry W0FM



-Original Message-
From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:donw...@embarqmail.com] 
Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2017 2:33 PM
To: Don Pomplun; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Help setting up digital

Don and Ronnie,

Let me see if I can help by pointing out the differences between the Elecraft 
transceivers K3, K3S, KX2 and KX3 and other transceivers in the use of data 
modes.

The following points are directed at soundcard oriented data modes.

1) Use DATA A instead of the normally recommended USB.  While USB will work, 
you normally have the SSB set up for voice, including compression and TX EQ.  
The data modes automatically turn compression to zero and turn off TX EQ.

2) For RTTY, use AFSK A - that is specifically designed for RTTY and defaults 
to LSB which is normal for RTTY.

3) Audio levels - ignore the internet advice to adjust the power with the audio 
level.  Adjust the audio to illuminate 4 bars solid on the ALC meter with the 
5th bar flashing.  This is the "NO ALC" point for these Elecraft transceivers - 
the first 4 bars are present to allow you to properly adjust the audio.  Once 
adjusted, you should not have to change it unless something changes it in the 
computer.


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[Elecraft] K3 Shipping Box

[Terry Schieler]

 Back in 2013, I purchased a custom shipping box from Dave Haller, KA1W, of 
www.hamradioboxes.com with which to ship an Acom 1000 amplifier that I was 
selling.  It was pricy, but so was the amp.  I would not have purchased one for 
just a half a K3 round trip to Elecraft Service, but if you are doing 
DXpeditions and moving your gear around regularly, his custom boxes were 
outstanding.  

Update:  I did a quick Google search for Ham Radio Boxes and the most recent I 
can find is from 2014 saying that Dave had taken a "temporary break" from the 
box building business.  Sad, as Dave was excellent to work with.

See my (and other) eHam review:  http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/9938?page=2

73 Terry WØFM



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Re: [Elecraft] {OT} - On Professional Error

[Terry Schieler]

And, we musicians refer to our mistakes as "improvisation".  

Happy New Year!  
Terry, W0FM

-Original Message-
From: Phil Hystad [mailto:phys...@mac.com] 
Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2016 9:29 AM
To: Dauer, Edward
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] {OT} - On Professional Error

And computer programmers relabel their “bugs” as  new features.


> On Dec 31, 2016, at 5:56 AM, Dauer, Edward  wrote:
> 
> Actually, it varies among the professions.
> 
> It has been noted in the professional liability field that while doctors get 
> to bury their mistakes, and no-one understands whether a lawyer made a 
> mistake or not, all that architects can do is plant shrubs. 
> 
> Ted, KN1CBR (one of the above)
> 
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>Message: 17
>Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 17:04:34 -0800
>From: Fred Jensen 
>To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] {OT} - Variation on use of a coaxial switch
>Message-ID: <9e29da0e-eccd-15cf-de21-bec26a127...@foothill.net>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
> 
>T-shirt the other day:
> 
>MECHANIC
> 
>Curious enough to take it apart
> 
>Professional enough to put it back together
> 
>Smart enough to hide the extra parts
> 
>73,
> 
>Fred K6DGW
>Sparks NV USA
>Washoe County DM09dn
> 
>On 12/30/2016 4:59 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>> Ron and all,
>> 
>> I would differ from that a little bit.  The difference between the 
>> amateur and the pro is that the pro knows how to conceal his mistakes.
>> Take it from a former woodworking pro.
>> 
>> I don't know how that transfers to electronics, a dead semiconductor 
>> device is difficult to to conceal.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] More like K3S vs K3s

[Terry Schieler]

Thanks to Phil W7OX who dug out Wayne's "official" email back when the
capital S issue first arose:


Wayne posted this message early in the K3S era:

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<http://marc.info/?l=elecraft=1=2> Subject: 
Re: [Elecraft] K3s and K3S. 
<http://marc.info/?t=14316312675=1=2> 
From: Wayne Burdick  
<http://marc.info/?a=103427077100077=1=2> 
Date: 2015-05-14 21:55:23 
<http://marc.info/?l=elecraft=1=2=201505>*

Generally it's supposed to be "K3S" (capital). Please use that in email.

However, on the radio itself, and in the owner's manual (etc.) we use a
slightly \
smaller capital "S". To be specific, about 85% of a full-height capital.
This just \
seemed like the right thing to do. Don't get me started on branding and
graphic \
design

I'm looking forward to seeing a blog post with the official "S" scaling :)

73,
Wayne
N6KR

-Original Message-
From: Terry Schieler [mailto:w...@swbell.net] 
Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2016 6:47 PM
To: 'Charlie T, K3ICH'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] More like K3S vs K3s

Actually, way back when the K3S was introduced, we poked a lot of fun at not
being able to distinguish the new K3S from the possessive of a K3 or the
quantities of K3Ss.  Those of us involved in those exchanges were clear when
Wayne "suggested" that we use K3S (capital S) for the new radio when posting
here to avoid confusion.  The problem exists because, for marketing and
registration issues, Elecraft elected to use a *smaller font capital S for
the S in K3S*.  If you think about it, you will notice that we have no
choice of a font selection here on this reflector for a smaller capital S.
So, the obvious fix for here was to use K3S (capital S) for the new radio.
I think Wayne tried to explain that back then and some new users just don't
understand why, and consequently, attempt to mimic the artistic expression
of the new radio graphic logo.  If you look closely at the Elecraft web site
you will see that much of the new literature and reference to the K3S on the
site has begun to evolve into the K3S (capital S) probably for the sake of
clarity..

Wayne may jump in to clarify, but that's what I recall.  

Terry  W0FM



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[Elecraft] More like K3S vs K3s

[Terry Schieler]

Actually, way back when the K3S was introduced, we poked a lot of fun at not
being able to distinguish the new K3S from the possessive of a K3 or the
quantities of K3Ss.  Those of us involved in those exchanges were clear when
Wayne "suggested" that we use K3S (capital S) for the new radio when posting
here to avoid confusion.  The problem exists because, for marketing and
registration issues, Elecraft elected to use a *smaller font capital S for
the S in K3S*.  If you think about it, you will notice that we have no
choice of a font selection here on this reflector for a smaller capital S.
So, the obvious fix for here was to use K3S (capital S) for the new radio.
I think Wayne tried to explain that back then and some new users just don't
understand why, and consequently, attempt to mimic the artistic expression
of the new radio graphic logo.  If you look closely at the Elecraft web site
you will see that much of the new literature and reference to the K3S on the
site has begun to evolve into the K3S (capital S) probably for the sake of
clarity..

Wayne may jump in to clarify, but that's what I recall.  

Terry  W0FM



-Original Message-
From: Charlie T, K3ICH [mailto:pin...@erols.com] 
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2016 10:00 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] R: K3s vs K3's

Due to the odd way Elecraft chose to label the new K3s, I would request that
when referring to multiple radios, use the terms K3's or K3s' rather than
simply K3s which implies a single radio.

73, Charlie k3ICH





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Re: [Elecraft] DATA-A tx freq offset with digital modes

[Terry Schieler]

I agree, Eric.  I started in ham radio in 1962.  I love tapping into the new 
technology but it's not as easy as you grow older.  My son continues to beat me 
up over the fact that I still have my newspaper delivered every day.  Tramping 
through the snow and rain to retrieve it.  Sometimes it's wet and it gets 
thinner of content each week.  But I'd much prefer plopping into my big leather 
chair with my morning paper than trying to read the same thing on a computer 
screen.  Same goes for books, magazines and instruction manuals.  Works for me.

Terry, W0FM


-Original Message-
From: Eric J [mailto:eric_c...@hotmail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2016 9:15 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] DATA-A tx freq offset with digital modes

You haven't adjusted to on-screen technology, because paper technology is 
familiar. That was the main point I saw in Guy's note. Many of us hams are hung 
up on analog technology, and some of us insist on imposing this on digital 
technology such as the K3. We want the K3 to work like the old analog stuff 
did/does. Older people have to relearn things to deal with new technology as 
new technology. Younger people who grow up on the new digital technology will 
likely do the same thing when they are older and technology again changes.

I wrote professionally for half my life (autos and motorcycles). I started on a 
manual typewriter then an electric. When the TRS-80 came out and Michael 
Shrayer's Electric Pencil became available, I switched completely to composing, 
editing and submitting electronically by about 1980. Affordable printers were 
crappy 40 column thermal dot matrix at first, then mostly paper dot-matrix. I 
learned to do as much as I could on the screen to avoid those abysmal printers. 
It turned out to be a good decision.

All that said, I love my analog (mostly) technology K2's. hi.

Eric KE6US




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Re: [Elecraft] Anti-static Pads

[Terry Schieler]

Don wrote,



I built a new home in 1996.  After living there a few years I noticed an 
intermittent issue with an outlet on the first floor.  Upon opening up the 
outlet box I discovered the green "safety ground" coiled up, disconnected in 
the back of the box.  I fixed that.  Then I used a receptacle tester to confirm 
the other outlets.  All the outlets but three on the first floor had the 
disconnected green wire stuffed into the back of the box.  I spent a weekend 
making them safe again.  All outlets in the rest of the house were fine.  
Hearing my experience, most people say "man I hope you gave your builder a 
piece of your mind".  I was unable to do that as he was in federal prison at 
the time... for fraud.  Every dog has his day.

Check your receptacles.  

Terry, WØFM



-Original Message-
From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:donw...@embarqmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2016 3:59 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Anti-static Pads

Hi all,

While I can state that Ron's comment about the K2 is typically true, the static 
tolerance of thru-hole ICs and transistors is lower than it was back in 1998 or 
even 2006 (OK, I picked those years as a guess).  Many DIP mounted devices are 
really SMD devices with DIP leads and can be as static sensitive as the devices 
in the K3 and KX3.
Despite the "touch grounded metal" instruction in the K2 manual, I do see some 
repairs come in with failed firmware ICs, and rarely, but not zero, some 
'normal' ICs on a new build.
My best guess is that those parts were damaged due to a static charge.
Whether the builder did not follow the "touch a metal ground" or not I cannot 
tell, all I know is that it failed.

When possible, use an anti-static mat and wrist strap when handling ICs and 
transistors, especially during periods of low humidity.  Do not work on carpet 
without them and do not wear nylon clothing - and don't shuffle your feet on 
the floor while working.
The minimum should be a wrist strap connected to the green-wire ground in your 
house.  You can use a banana plug in the round pin of an electrical receptacle, 
but before you trust it, get one of the receptacle testers and make sure that 
green wire ground is intact - some are not.


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Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Build or Buy

[Terry Schieler]

Earl, K4KAY wrote " No soldering, just a lot of small screws, nuts, washers and 
lock washers. My age is 78."   

I am 69 and with apologies to all the members of this site who don't have 
enough years behind them to get this, I will simply state "think Erector Set".  

Terry, WØFM


-Original Message-
From: Charles R.Tropp [mailto:charlestr...@yahoo.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2016 8:58 AM
To: efortner; 'Bill DeVore'; 'Elecraft@mailman.qth.net'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Build or Buy

It certainly is not a question of saving $200.00 because the feeling of 
accomplishment you will receive when the lights go on is priceless! 73, Charles 
N2SO Treasurer, Quarter Century Wireless Association, Inc. http://QCWA.org 

On Tuesday, September 6, 2016 9:05 AM, efortner  wrote:
 

 Hi Bill,

At the Shelby Hamfest, 2015 I ordered the entire K-Line, Amp, KAT500, K3s and 
Elecraft P3 along with the filters they suggested. I received the shipment in 
late September. Took inventory of all parts as they recommended. I started with 
the receiver and finished with KPA500 amplifier. It was not difficult and took 
about three weeks in spare time. It worked when finished but had one minor 
issue after I started using it. It turned out the reference oscillator was 
defective and would drift after the K3s warmed up and would stop receiving. A 
little trouble shooting with help from the factory soon had another reference 
oscillator on the way. I have probably worked a 100 new countries since then. 
About the only things you need to buy are a muffin tin to hold the small parts. 
Several new screwdrives for the small screws and a static mat with wrist clip. 
No soldering, just a lot of small screws, nuts, washers and lock washers. My 
age is 78.

Regards, Earl Fortner, K4KAY

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill 
DeVore
Sent: Monday, September 05, 2016 8:26 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3S - Build or Buy

I’m considering the purchase of a K3S and was wondering what are the pros and 
cons of building versus buying a factory radio. Is building worth the $200 in 
savings?

Bill

W3PNM
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Re: [Elecraft] 73CNC Knobs

[Terry Schieler]

I have both.  Neither has ever been installed.  Contact me direct please.

Terry, W0FM

My call at arrl dot net



-Original Message-
From: EricJ [mailto:eric.c...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 2:03 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 73CNC Knobs

Wondering the same thing. I want one for my second K2, but no response
whatsoever to several emails over a couple of months. Love the knob. 
Expensive, but makes the rig feel like it was made to tune instead of sit on
a calling frequency.

Eric KE6US

On 8/3/2016 10:39 AM, Bob wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Looking for a 73CNC Deluxe Knob for the K3.  Not available on 
> the web site and emails via their "contact us" link have gone 
> unanswered.  Not sure even if this is still an active business.
>
>  So anyone out there have a single main knob or a set that 
> they might be willing to sell?
>
>  TNX!
>
> 73,
>
> Bob
>
> K2TK  ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your help with useful macros

[Terry Schieler]

Looks like my K-Pod should arrive tomorrow.  Does it come with the DC power
modification resistors and mod instructions or do I need to order those?

73,

Terry, W0FM



-Original Message-
From: Wayne Burdick [mailto:n...@elecraft.com] 
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 9:37 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your help
with useful macros

Hi all,

The K-Pods are coming!

Those of you who are not timid with macros: Please send us your favorites
for possible inclusion in the next release of the K-Pod owner's manual.
We've already included a bunch, but I just know there are some great
examples out there we haven't thought of. 

For newbies: 

A "macro" is a series of one or more short commands to the radio that act as
stand-ins for switch presses, knob turns, etc. They can do really
complicated things like custom SPLIT/sub RX/mode/frequency/power level
setups. You create these little gems using K3 Utility, then send them to the
K3 so the K-Pod has access to them. 

For further background and examples, refer to the Elecraft programmer's
reference:

http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3S%20Pgmrs%20Ref,%20F8.pdf

Wayne
N6KR



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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX2 - KX3

[Terry Schieler]

Interestingly, just below the listing on Amazon for "The Electronics of
Radio" is an offering of a book called "Ham Radio For Beginners" which
features on the cover a sharp photo of a VHF Marine Radio!!  ;o)  Aspiring
amateurs could probably teach this author a thing or two about Amateur
Radio:

https://www.amazon.com/Ham-Radio-Beginners-Getting-Started/dp/1533674264/ref
=sr_1_2?s=books=UTF8=1467986970=1-2=the+electronics+of+ra
dio


Terry, W0FM



-Original Message-
From: Wayne Burdick [mailto:n...@elecraft.com] 
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 8:16 PM
To: Jan
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX2 - KX3

By the way, it's available on Amazon.

Wayne
N6KR


On Jul 7, 2016, at 10:03 AM, Jan  wrote:

> The influence of Wayne is ever present @ Elecraft, from the K2 onward.
> The foundation for this can be found in the book "The Electronics of 
> Radio" by David B. Rutledge from The California Institute of Technology.
Congrats!
> 73 Jan, K1ND



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Re: [Elecraft] Fw: Re: New products

[Terry Schieler]

Apparently so, Bob.  Hard to believe this many Elecrafters were absent when we 
beat this "Touch Screen" dead horse to death three weeks ago.  ;o)

Terry, W0FM


-Original Message-
From: riese-k3...@juno.com [mailto:riese-k3...@juno.com] 
Sent: Monday, June 06, 2016 8:08 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Fw: Re: New products


> 
this is going to go on for a while isnt it

Bob K3DJC   



I have a new car with Touchscreen controls.  When the engine is off, I see all 
the finger marks. Ugh.  No touchscreen for me. 

73,
Ron, K5HM
k5hm@gmail.com
www.qrz.com/db/k5hm

Excelsior!

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jerry More
Sent: Sunday, June 5, 2016 9:06 PM
To: John ; n...@n5ge.com
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New products

Oh,, and I wanted to point out that if you are using a computer with CAT then 
most software packages allow  you to operate with keyboard shortcuts to QSY, 
tune up, tune down, change modes, filters..etc.. all up to your imagination 
depending on the software and your needs.
Jer

Sent from Mail for Windows 10

From: Jerry Moore
Sent: Sunday, June 5, 2016 5:05 PM
To: John; n...@n5ge.com
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New products

Adding $100 or more to add a touchscreen ui to a radio provides very little 
value in my view, is silly. The radio cost to value ratio is very low (meaning 
the value is high). The only exception I can see would be integrating the P3 as 
an option (hopefully enhancing with a micro computer/ssd for logging, digital, 
extended macros...etc, basically what I'm doing now with a raspberry pi). 

So that is if the cost is comparable to getting the P3.

Without the features of the P3 integrated; who changes settings so often that 
the included programmable macro buttons aren't enough? 

On June 5, 2016 4:35:26 PM EDT, John  wrote:
Ha, Elecraft needs to progress at some stage, or get left behind.

Touch screen UI is and has been extensively used - 3 billion touch screen smart 
phones out there, 1.2 billion touch screen tablets. I can see you all reaching 
for your keyboards to protest that phones and tablets are not the same thing. 
Well, touch screen UI have also moved over to commercial products, the military 
and airline pilots also use touch screen UI communication devices. If they are 
good enough to be used on commercial aircraft and in military applications, 
then it sure is good enough for ham radio.
Touch screen UI panels having become so prolific, that they have dropped the 
cost enormously, resolution is picture sharp and reliability is extremely good. 
Touch screens have huge potential, and almost unlimited versatility. If you 
need more knobs or buttons on your rig, due to new features having been added  
no problem with a touch screen.
Just a firmware update to add a knob, button, slider or meter onto the screen.
The problem with conventional rigs, is you run out of physical knobs and 
buttons when features are added to the radio. I see this in my KX3 - some knobs 
have three functions, and to try and remember what each knobs second or third 
function does, becomes difficult.

Food for thought :-)

73
John




On 5 Jun 2016, at 10:13 PM, Amateur Radio Operator N5GE 
wrote:

Don,

I suspect that having redesigned a rig with touch screen capability the 
manufacturer would, in a short period of time realize the error of their ways.  
Hopfully they would still have enough capital to revert to the original design 
and fire the person responsible for the change.

On Sun, 5 Jun 2016 15:37:42 -0400, you wrote:
Lynn,

Please tell us how a touchscreen interface can enhance usability for blind 
operators.
Elecraft has made a commitment for such usability for all their radios with 
those blind operators particularly in mind.
A GUI interface means nothing to those who cannot see it.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 6/5/2016 3:16 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote:
A radio with only physical knobs and buttons severely limits future 
upgradability, and leads to crazy button combinations to turn things  on and 
off that weren't even a dream when the radio was originally released.

Touch screens may not be always convenient, but they're much more flexible than 
a silk-screened metal panel.

I realize that knobs and buttons are a religion for some, but it's really time 
to lighten up, folks.

Either that or for Elecraft to release a rig with a whole bunch of "empty" 
buttons and sell stickers to update the front panel when the firmware grows to 
need them.

On 6/5/2016 10:18 AM, Buddy Brannan wrote:
Also, can we pllease, for the love of all that is holy, not do the  touch 
screen GUI? At least, not an exclusively touch




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Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product for Dayton?

[Terry Schieler]

Probably all menu-driven because there is no excuse not to have knobs on a
rig THAT big.  

Terry, W0FM

-Original Message-
From: Warren Merkel [mailto:hullspee...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, May 06, 2016 8:57 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product for Dayton?


I ran across this in an undisclosed location.  Could this be the next
Elecraft box radio for Dayton?

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/24789865/Elecraft2016DaytonSecretProject
.jpg

Warren, KD4Z


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Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod Question

[Terry Schieler]

Yes, I too was disappointed to learn that the K-Pod will not be available as a 
kit.  Some of you who are similarly disappointed might consider my plan to 
alleviate the pain:  
As soon as my K-Pod arrives, I plan to take it completely apart and then put it 
all back together again.  That should do me.   ;o)

73, Terry  W0FM



-Original Message-
From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft [mailto:e...@elecraft.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 4:08 PM
To: Jim Finan; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod Question

Its assembled only. There is just one pcb inside.

73,

Eric
/elecraft.com/

On 4/20/2016 10:31 AM, Jim Finan wrote:
> I guess my question didn't make it.
>
> Question is:
>
> Is the K-Pod a kit?
>
> Can't seem to find any reference to that on the product sheet or website. If 
> it's been asked here before, I guess I missed it.
>
> I assumed it is, but...
>
> Jim Finan
> AB4AC ‎
> Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.
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Re: [Elecraft] IC-7300 video - things to come

[Terry Schieler]

Earl wrote:

"Try using a touchscreen in a light aircraft on a bumpy air day and you will 
learn to hate a touch screen."
Earl, K4KAY



Or in a Jeep Grand Cherokee on a busy highway at rush hour.  I hate 
Chrysler's U-Connect screen.   I used to be able to count (think braille) the 
knobs in a row on the dashboard and actually end up on the one I wanted without 
taking my eyes off the road..  Not with touchscreen.

73,
Terry, W0FM


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Re: [Elecraft] Best Place to Sell Equipment?

[Terry Schieler]

Jose,

You might also contact a ham radio club or two in your area and see if they 
have a classified section in their newsletters.  Attracting more local interest 
may make a sale quicker and less painful than one involving shipping the gear.  
Just a thought.

Terry, W0FM



-Original Message-
From: Gene Gabry [mailto:n...@comcast.net] 
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2016 7:15 AM
To: n2...@n2lrb.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Best Place to Sell Equipment?

Jose,

I have always used KA9FOX's classifieds site. Sold and bought many radios from 
his listings for many years. 100% satisfied.

http://swap.qth.com/index.php

GL Gene, N9TF

K3S 10057
P3



-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jose 
Rivera
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2016 6:33 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Best Place to Sell Equipment?

I am looking to sell some of my Yaesu Radios in order to purchase a K3s.
What are good reliable places to sell my radios? (FT-950 and FT-857D). I am 
trying to avoid ebay. I live in New York City, Manhattan.

 

Jose

N2LRB

n2...@n2lrb.com

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[Elecraft] K3S, K3s, K3's, K3s'....etc. K3S for the reflector please.

[Terry Schieler]

There are a number of new users on this reflector since the announcement of the 
K3S transceiver last summer.  Please indulge me a bit of bandwidth to update 
the newcomers to a request made back then by Wayne.

During the initial announcement of the K3S, we all shared some laughs about how 
the new rig would be discussed here.  Folks trying to emulate the logo font of 
the new radio were using a lower case "s" after the K3 (K3s) in discussions 
here.  The result was a flurry of entertaining posts reflecting K3S, K3Ses, 
K3s, K3's, K3s' and the confusion it might create.  Singular, plural, 
possessiveand it drew Wayne's attention.  He commented that there had been 
discussions within Elecraft about the possible confusion caused by the logo 
font chosen for the rig.  (Logos need to be *unique* in order to be 
trademarked, registered, etc.)  It was all good-natured fun but we all 
understood that confusion could persist.  

Posters continued attempting to replicate the logo design of the K3S here on 
the reflector and could not do so.  The reason was that the "S" in the stylized 
K3S logo is also a capital "S" but of a smaller size font.  There is only one 
size capital "S" font available on this reflector, so Wayne jumped in and 
requested that members of the reflector refer to the new rig as the K3S, not 
K3s (K3 capital "S" *not* K3 lower case "s") in an effort to minimize 
confusion. 

Standardization of that nomenclature for the sake of clarity on this reflector 
would be a big help.

Happy New Year!   


73, Terry  W0FM





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[Elecraft] K3/K3S FS: K3/Navigator Interface Cable Set

[Terry Schieler]

I have the factory-built K3 Navigator sound card Interface Cable set that I no 
longer need.  It is like new.  Current price from Timewave is $54.95 +$7.50 
shipping.  I am selling it for $30 shipped (US).  Please contact me directly if 
interested at: mycall at arrl dot net.  Thanks.

73,

Terry, W0FM



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Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Lulu sale on KE7X books

[Terry Schieler]

I was up in the air about the best KE7X publications to purchase for my 
particular application.  I ventured to Fred's website www.ke7x.com and found 
that he had created a nifty new home page, much easier to navigate than in the 
past.  You'll find a handy chart that helps you match your needs with the 
proper book(s) and shows which vendor has each book available (not all vendors 
have all books) and in what format.  The FAQ section addresses practically 
every scenario possible with the Elecraft products and Fred has invested 
notable effort in helping make sure you don't inadvertently purchase more of 
his publications than you really need.  It cleared up my questions quickly.

You won't find those kinds of "don't buy more of my products than you really 
need" helpful hints often.

73, Terry  W0FM





-Original Message-
From: Cady, Fred [mailto:fc...@montana.edu] 
Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2015 7:21 PM
To: Matt Maguire; Elecraft Reflector; Doug Turnbull; Ray Sills
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Lulu sale on KE7X books

Hi Matt,
The KX-Line book is up-to-date for the KX3 and KXPA100 material but the PX3 
chapter is missing the recent keyboard terminal information.  I'll make up an 
addenda for that but probably won't incorporate it in a new edition for a while 
yet, although I could put it in the KZPA100 update book.
73,
Fred








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Re: [Elecraft] Stereo Speaker for K3

[Terry Schieler]

Hi Steve, 

I have used a pair of Motorola HSN4018C mobile radio speakers with my K3 for 
years, as well as now with my new K3S.  They are tailored for 
communications-grade voice frequency response.  They are black and look great 
next to the rig.  They are not inexpensive if you order them new, but your 
local two-way radio shop will likely have these or something similar in the HSN 
series that were recovered during commercial mobile radio removals.  You can 
often get a decent price on a pair.

73-

Terry, W0FM



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Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Method to print K3/K3S configuration files fromK3 Utility

[Terry Schieler]

I have Snip and use it a lot, but it doesn't "scroll" for long documents.

Terry, W0FM

-Original Message-
From: Ralph McClintock [mailto:w...@comcast.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 6:00 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Method to print K3/K3S configuration files fromK3 
Utility

  Snip is also a part of Windows 7. It a lot more tedious than Print but it can 
be done.
W1ZK

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[Elecraft] K3S - Method to print K3/K3S configuration files from K3 Utility

[Terry Schieler]

I have a recent configuration file from my former K3 (#474) saved in my K3 
Utility.  I was hoping to print out that file and use it as a guide to setting 
up my new K3S, knowing better than to simply load (restore) the old K3 
configuration file into the new K3S radio.  Fred, KE7X, points out in his fine 
book that, at the time of the book's first printing, no means were available in 
K3 Utility to print out the configuration files.  Fred was kind enough to note 
in the book that Ham Radio Deluxe has a way of converting the configuration 
file to a text file.  I used HRD to do exactly that.  It was quick and easy, 
but I could not find a way to save the text file or to print it out.  I also 
tried a print screen, which failed.
 
I was wondering if, since Fred's comment was published, someone else realized a 
need for this and has come up with a way to copy old configuration files for 
future reference.  Has anyone come up with a way to copy a K3 Utility 
Configuration file to text that I can print out?  Ideally, I would like to see 
the K3 Utility program allow me to save/print ALL the radio's current menu 
settings for comparison to the published defaults.
 
 
73, 
 
Terry  W0FM
St. Louis
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[Elecraft] K3 - FS: Navigator Master Cable for K3

[Terry Schieler]

I have the Master Cable assembly for the Navigator Data Interface that has been 
factory-configured for the Elecraft K3.  Sold the Navigator and the buyer 
didn't need the K3 cable.  Works perfectly. Like new, $35 shipped USA.  Direct: 
mycall at swbell dot net.
 
Terry, W0FM
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

[Terry Schieler]

I'm guessing that Eric is looking at Wayne, OR, Wayne is looking at Eric right 
now and saying "SEE.I told you so".  ;o)

Terry W0FM

-Original Message-
From: Alan [mailto:n...@sonic.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 10:06 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

On 09/15/2015 07:17 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
> I am truly stunned that a simple speaker could generate this much 
> interest. :-)


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[Elecraft] Elecraft FS: K3/100, Mint

[Terry Schieler]

FS:  K3/100, (#474 from kit).  Mint condition.  Perfect working order.  
One-owner, non-smoking environment. Never mobile or portable.  Includes:  KAT3 
Internal ATU/2nd Ant Jack,  KRX3 Sub Receiver, KBPF3 General coverage RX 
module, KXV3 Transverter Interface with Ant I/O.  KDVR3 Digital Voice Recorder, 
KUSB, PR6 Low Noise 6-Meter Pre-Amp.   Main RX Filters: 6 kHz, 2.7 kHz (factory 
matched with sub), 1.8 kHz, 400Hz, 250 Hz.  Sub Receiver Filters:  2.7 kHz 
(factory matched with main), 1.8 kHz, 400 Hz.  

Mods and upgrades:  Ext ALC, CW Rise Time, Hardware AGC Threshold, Line-Out 
Spkr Amp upgrade, 12V Sense Mod, RX Ant Isolation, Audio Line-Out mod, DSP 
Upgrade Swap, IF Out Buffer Gain, KAT 8.215 mHz Trap update, VFO Tuning Noise 
mod, Extreme Signal Protection mod,  Filter cap to 8V Regulator, C101 to Front 
Panel, Gold Plated KPA3/Front Panel Connectors, AF Amp Output mod, KSYN3 DDS 
mod (2 times), KSYN3 Stiffener Plate (2 times), KIO3 Remote Board Replacement, 
K3 12V Mod Kit, RX Ant IF Out Board Rev, AF/RF Gain Knobs replaced.  Optimized 
and calibrated at Elecraft factory and all mods and upgrades current thru 
08/15/08.  

Owner's manual, Assembly manual, construction notes, service notes, all 
invoices included. Ships in original Elecraft carton. PayPal or USPS Money 
Order.  $3,225.00 shipped UPS Ground, US 50 states.  Foreign shipping by quote. 
 More details, photos and questions direct only please: Mycall at swbell dot 
net.  

73, 

Terry, W0FM

 

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[Elecraft] Elecraft FS: K3/100, Mint

[Terry Schieler]

FS:  K3/100, (#474 from kit).  Mint condition.  Perfect working order.  
One-owner, non-smoking environment. Never mobile or portable.  Includes:  KAT3 
Internal ATU/2nd Ant Jack,  KRX3 Sub Receiver, KBPF3 General coverage RX 
module, KXV3 Transverter Interface with Ant I/O.  KDVR3 Digital Voice Recorder, 
KUSB, PR6 Low Noise 6-Meter Pre-Amp.   Main RX Filters: 6 kHz, 2.7 kHz (factory 
matched with sub), 1.8 kHz, 400Hz, 250 Hz.  Sub Receiver Filters:  2.7 kHz 
(factory matched with main), 1.8 kHz, 400 Hz.  

Mods and upgrades:  Ext ALC, CW Rise Time, Hardware AGC Threshold, Line-Out 
Spkr Amp upgrade, 12V Sense Mod, RX Ant Isolation, Audio Line-Out mod, DSP 
Upgrade Swap, IF Out Buffer Gain, KAT 8.215 mHz Trap update, VFO Tuning Noise 
mod, Extreme Signal Protection mod,  Filter cap to 8V Regulator, C101 to Front 
Panel, Gold Plated KPA3/Front Panel Connectors, AF Amp Output mod, KSYN3 DDS 
mod (2 times), KSYN3 Stiffener Plate (2 times), KIO3 Remote Board Replacement, 
K3 12V Mod Kit, RX Ant IF Out Board Rev, AF/RF Gain Knobs replaced.  Optimized 
and calibrated at Elecraft factory and all mods and upgrades current thru 
08/15/13.  

Owner's manual, Assembly manual, construction notes, service notes, all 
invoices included. Ships in original Elecraft carton. PayPal or USPS Money 
Order.  $3,225.00 shipped UPS Ground, US 50 states.  Foreign shipping by quote. 
 More details, photos and questions direct only please: Mycall at swbell dot 
net.  

73, 

Terry, W0FM

 



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[Elecraft] (K3S) Transferring configuration from K3

[Terry Schieler]

Elecraft has advised me that my new K3S will be shipping in several days.  I 
believe I recall some comments here regarding saving my current K3 
configuration to the K3 Utility in order to transfer it to the new K3S.  Seems 
like the suggestion some time back was to change the serial number in the K3 
configuration to the serial number of the new K3S then upload that saved 
configuration to the K3S.  That seems straight forward enough.  But wasn't 
there some kind of disclaimer comment regarding what would and would not 
transfer.  Can anyone please clarify this for me.  Thanks.
 
73,
 
Terry, W0FM
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Re: [Elecraft] (K3S) Transferring configuration from K3

[Terry Schieler]

Thanks to all who responded directly.  I just knew there was a catch.  
Calibrations are saved by the K3 Utility and those calibrations (as well as 
some other specific settings) are not to be transferred to a different K3 or 
K3S.  So, don't try this at home, kids.

73,

Terry, W0FM



-Original Message-
From: Terry Schieler [mailto:w...@swbell.net] 
Sent: Friday, July 31, 2015 11:04 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] (K3S) Transferring configuration from K3

Elecraft has advised me that my new K3S will be shipping in several days.  I 
believe I recall some comments here regarding saving my current K3 
configuration to the K3 Utility in order to transfer it to the new K3S.  Seems 
like the suggestion some time back was to change the serial number in the K3 
configuration to the serial number of the new K3S then upload that saved 
configuration to the K3S.  That seems straight forward enough.  But wasn't 
there some kind of disclaimer comment regarding what would and would not 
transfer.  Can anyone please clarify this for me.  Thanks.
 
73,
 
Terry, W0FM

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[Elecraft] (OT) FS PR-6 Low Noise Pre-Amp

[Terry Schieler]

PR-6 Low Noise 6-Meter Pre-Amp for sale.  Excellent condition.  Includes cable, 
instructions and 2 Male-Male BNC connectors for direct connection to back of 
K3.  $105 shipped.  Contact off line please.
 
73,
 
Terry, W0FM (at swbell dot net)
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[Elecraft] [K3] AM FM Filters

[Terry Schieler]

I am building a K3S on paper and have a filter question.  I am told that if I 
want AM and FM transmit capabilities I can just order the 13kHz FM filter and 
save the price of the 6kHz AM filter.  Certainly seems logical that the 13kHz 
FM filter bandwidth could handle the 6kHz AM signal (no interest in ESSB).  
Just curious as to whether there are any unforeseen bumps in the road in doing 
this.  Makes me wonder why anyone would order the AM filter if the FM would 
cover both.  
 
Thanks.
 
73 de Terry W0FM
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Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

[Terry Schieler]

Or, when in the SPLIT mode, and transmitting on VFO A, have the display 
programmed to scroll UP UP UP U IDIOT.  ;o)

Terry WØFM



-Original Message-
From: Wayne Burdick [mailto:n...@elecraft.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 6:38 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on 
keydown

Or, we could replace the *entire* VFO A display with the word SPLIT during 
key-down. This would be even more obvious, and it wouldn't mess up the VFO B 
display. VFO B is what you care about during split TX.

Wayne


On Feb 17, 2015, at 4:35 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote:

 I share Joe's dislike of the idea of changing VFO A to the VFO B frequency 
 during split TX. It's just a major semantic disconnect.
 
 However, we could do something like replace the leftmost 3 characters of the 
 VFO B frequency display with SPL during key-down. Would that be obnoxious 
 enough? 
 
 Wayne
 N6KR
 
 

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Re: [Elecraft] More Power Pole. . Roll Pin substitute

[Terry Schieler]

Similar to Phil's approach, rather than using the metal roll pin, I break off a 
wooden toothpick in the retention hole and put a drop of super glue on the 
toothpick.  

Terry W0FM


-Original Message-
From: Phil  Debbie Salas [mailto:dpsa...@tx.rr.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 10:21 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] More Power Pole. .

I have to admit.  I hate those 2.1mm DC connectors.  Most are really not 
designed for current over 1-amp, though there are expectgions. I wish the KX3 
had Powerpoles on it instead!  I have Powerpoles all over my ham shack and work 
bench, and have had no problems.  Rather than used those roll-pins, I use a dab 
of super-glue to hold the connectors together.

Phil - AD5X


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Re: [Elecraft] Nifty KX3 rack thingy...

[Terry Schieler]

That's a first for me.  Been a ham for 53 years, buying, selling and trading 
gear.  First time I've ever seen someone request a Starbuck's Gift Card to 
cover payment for anything!  ;o)

Very creative, Phil.

Terry, W0FM


-Original Message-
From: Phil Hystad [mailto:phys...@mac.com] 
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2015 7:33 PM
To: elecraft
Subject: [Elecraft] Nifty KX3 rack thingy...


For payment, I will accept a Starbuck’s Coffee giftcard loaded with the whole 
number dollars of shipping cost.  Thus, if shipping is $9.62, I will take a 
gift card with $9 on it.  

73, phil, K7PEH




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[Elecraft] KXPA100 connections

[Terry Schieler]

Hi Rick,

My local Radio Shack still offers 2.5mm stereo plugs.  It would be about a 3 
minute job to solder the free cable leads to it, even if my solder station was 
dead cold to start.  Good luck.

Terry W0FM


-Original Message-
From: Rick Dettinger [mailto:k7m...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2014 6:01 PM
To: d...@w3fpr.com
Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 connections

Thanks Don,

I did read the instructions wrong.  I was distracted by the idea that the 
KXPA100 would be plug and play with the companion KX3 transceiver.  Since it 
is unlikely that I will be able to find a cable with an RCA plug on one end, 
and a 2.5 mm stereo plg on the other, without tip wire, it looks like a custom 
job.
I don't know if I would have a use for the features of the KXCABLE, since I 
don't have a high power amp, a KXAT100 or a computer in my shack. 
I do appreciate the fact that it would be necessary to modify connection cables 
for unknown brand X transceivers.


73,
Rick Dettinger  K7MW









 

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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Foot swtches

[Terry Schieler]

I ultimately went to the Boss FS-5U as well.  My guitar player used the same 
one for years and I figured if that dude couldn't break it, it would be good 
enough for me.  Normally Open.  No modification.  I love mine.

Terry, W0FM


-Original Message-
From: Mark Stennett [mailto:m...@stennett.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2014 1:21 PM
To: David Bunte; Ken G Kopp
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; k...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Foot swtches

I modified a Boss FS-5U foot switch for this purpose. It has served me well for 
years.

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Re: [Elecraft] RF in the Trees

[Terry Schieler]

Sal,

The main problem with kites is safety.  One doesn't always know when the kite 
will change directions, dive or loop, with the potential of the kite wire 
crossing over a very deadly, high voltage utility line.  Poof!  You are vapor.

73,

Terry, W0FM


-Original Message-
From: Slava Baytalskiy [mailto:sla...@nullserv.com] 
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 6:25 PM
To: Rick Bates, WA6NHC
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RF in the Trees

I wonder if anyone's ever used a kite in a field to keep a wire up.
I see kites a lot in the summer, along belt parkway here in Brooklyn and they 
seem to stay in one place for long periods of time.
I'm sure one can use 12 or 14 AWG wire and let a kite carry it pretty high. Of 
course you need wind for that but being near water (salt water, no less) 
there's usually wind present.
Hmm.

Another idea that may be used to place a wire with a lot of precision is one of 
those RC quadricopters that are becoming wildly popular.
A little servo claw to release the wire or just to place it's apex where you 
want it...
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Re: [Elecraft] Echo and feedback un SSB

[Terry Schieler]

Jessie,

Any chance I could get an autographed 8x10 glossy of you doing that maneuver?  
;o)

73,

Terry, W0FM



-Original Message-
From: Jessie Oberreuter [mailto:joberreu-elecr...@moselle.com] 
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2014 4:07 PM
To: Walter Underwood
Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Echo and feedback un SSB


  Preparing for a performance in a large out-door stadium, my voice coach 
at the time echoed me with a slight delay so I wouldn't freak out when it 
happened on stage!  For hearing what I really sound like in real-time, I get a 
good approximation by putting my palms near my mouth and pulling the tops of my 
ears down with my fingers :).  Best, of course, is singing into a mike and 
playing myself back until I get the sound I want.




On Sun, 20 Apr 2014, Walter Underwood wrote:

 Singers sometimes practice singing right into a corner so they can 
 hear themselves more accurately.



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Band Edge Marker Option (was Out of Band Xmit)

[Terry Schieler]

My needs are much simpler than those involving international frequency tables, 
license classes, memory locations, etc.  I haven't thought this through 
thoroughly so I don't know all the ramifications.  I'll leave that all to 
someone smarter than me.

I know that I am quite embarrassed to be told that I have just transmitted 
outside the legal US band (usually involves DX pounces) and would like to be 
reminded if my inattention causes me to do that.  I see *self enforcement* here.

I could envision a Band Marker that could be set by the K3 user personally.  
Tune the VFO to the band (or sub band) edge you'd like to be notified of.  Say 
14.000.  In the menu you find Band Marker.  Select that option and the 
software creates a tone (beep if you will) on 14.000.  If you wanted to be 
alerted that you are passing the high end of the 20M band, simply set your VFO 
to 14.350, and, in the menu, select Band Marker.  BEEP created.  Same process 
to mark the CW, RTTY, etc sub-band if that's your desire.  

The K3 owner could be free to opt for doing this or not, as well as for which 
bands, license privileges or mode sub-bands he wished.  Nothing forced.  All on 
the operator (and sw guys like Lyle, of course).  No software tables, band 
lists per country or license classes involved. Nothing to force a transmitter 
shut down.  It would simply be an *operator assigned* aid for the *convenience* 
of the individual operator.

Of course, this would not help direct frequency entry band errors, instant 
spots, etc.  Just thinking through my keyboard.  ;o)

Thoughts?  Someone will probably tell me that this already exists in the K3.  
;o)

Terry, W0FM



-Original Message-
From: Art Bross [mailto:acbr...@yahoo.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 10:58 AM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Out of band xmit

Good idea Buddy.  I originally put band edges for each band into the first 10 
memory channels, VFO a for lower edge and VFO b for upper edge. But this does 
take up multiple memories. I'm going to switch those to the 4 Quick Memories 
per band section to save space. (had to find them first in the memory editor - 
change view.)  Thanks for making it a learning day.

Art

KC7GF




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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Band Edge Marker Option (was Out of Band Xmit)

[Terry Schieler]

Eric,

Thanks for ending this thread.  I had donned my flame resistant suit the
moment I hit the send button after writing my idea.  I assumed that one or
two of our fellow amateurs would fire a shot at someone who replied to my
thread without having even thoroughly read and understood it.  I will
correspond with VK2RQ off line.

73,

Terry, W0FM



-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ,
Elecraft
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 8:32 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Band Edge Marker Option (was Out of Band Xmit)

Looks like its time to end this thread in the interest of improving list
SNR.

Thread closed.

73,

Eric
List Modulator
elecraft.com



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Re: [Elecraft] Excessively long quotes when replying to list

[Terry Schieler]

I've also noted that some respondents post with absolutely *none* of the 
original post that they are responding too.  That is equally frustrating as 
well. Please include at least a bit of the relevant post for those of us who 
read in digest mode.  Thanks.

Terry, W0FM
 

-Original Message-
From: Dennis L. Haarsager [mailto:haarsa...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 5:26 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Excessively long quotes when replying to list

Would be great if, when replying to a post on this list, you snip out all but 
the one post to which you're replying.  This would be a great courtesy to those 
of us who follow the list using the Digest option.  A couple posts in this 
afternoon's digest quoted 20-some deep into a previous digest and made it 
difficult to find numbered posts of interest.

Thanks and 73,
Dennis Haarsager, N7DH


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Re: [Elecraft] Antennas in the attic

[Terry Schieler]

When I built my present (brick and frame) home in 1996 I was fortunate enough 
to work with my builder and architect and had them design the attic to be void 
of all HVAC ductwork, AC wiring, low voltage wiring (alarm and telephone) and 
stereo speaker leads.  The builder thought I was a kook (not entirely wrong).  
The builder made me two catwalks out from the center of the attic to the far 
ends so I could get to dipole ends to adjust for resonance ($800 total).  

Today, in my attic, I have:

Alpha Delta-DX-EE (40-20-15-10)
Homebrew WARC fan dipole (30-17-12)
3-ele 6M yagi on rotator
Stacked AEA 6M halos
10M groundplane
2M Msquare Eggbeater
70 cm Msquare Eggbeater
5-ele 2M yagi (vertically)
2M/440 satellite AZ-EL array
2 DC to daylight Discones
Delta loop on and SGC-230 coupler
6M dipole
2M yagi - 2.3 GHz BBQ Grill AZ-EL sat antenna array

All compromise antennas, obviously, but they all work and each is better than 
a sharp stick in the eye.

73 Terry, WØFM



-Original Message-
From: Jack Smith [mailto:jack.sm...@cliftonlaboratories.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 4:19 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Antennas in the attic

In years past, part of my work involved signal propagation (VHF/UHF) 
predictions and measurements.

For 150 MHz paging service, the generally accepted in-building attenuation 
figure was on the order of 10 to 20 dB compared with an outdoor measurement in 
the same location. 10 dB or so for typical timber framed residential 
construction, 20 dB for reinforced concrete commercial or multi-unit 
residential construction, and 30 dB in some particularly difficult environments 
with many interior walls and with high local noise, such as a telephone company 
switching center.


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Erratic SSB Power Output

[Terry Schieler]

Jack,
I just sent my K3 (474) off to Elecraft service after wrestling with that same 
problem.  My TX output was suddenly all over the place.  The K3 power out bar 
graph showed 25% lower power than I had dialed up, but good, calibrated 
external watt meters were showing 40-50% higher power than what I had set on 
the K3.

After reading your post I wonder if a new version of Firm Ware might have 
caused something to go wack-o.

Terry W0FM


-Original Message-
From: JACK WHITE [mailto:g...@btinternet.com] 
Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2013 2:12 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Erratic SSB Power Output

Hello K3 Reflector.


I have an issue with my new K3/100 #7482. On SSB the peak power output isn't 
stable. The SSB power output fluctuates about +/- 15% of where it is set, but 
occasionally spikes to much more. The issue is on all bands but seems worse on 
12/10m. I have tested the rig connected straight to a 1kW Bird 50ohm load and 
have tried 2 different linear power supplies. The problem is present using the 
two tone test feature, microphone or direct PC audio fed into the rig. 


The real problem is: I set up my Acom 1000 at the legal limit here (400w) and 
the power output is all over the place, sometimes 150w, then maybe 500w, then 
300w, then all of a sudden the power can spike to 1kW+. I operate mostly CW. 
Things seem more stable on CW, but compared to my previous Jap rigs (FT1000MP, 
FT990, TS850) etc, the power output is very difficult to properly regulate. On 
my previous rigs, I'd set them up to drive the Acom to a certain power level 
and they'd run for hours rock solid without a peep.


I've had an e-mail exchange with a friendly Elecraft Guy which resulted in me 
redoing the TX Gain calibration, he said the numbers looked good, but the 
problem persists. I am curious to see if anybody else has this issue and knows 
of a fix? As it is, the rig isn't much use to me.



Cheers



Jack G8DX  


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Re: [Elecraft] OT: AM mode

[Terry Schieler]

Correct, Ken.  Then there is the capture affect of FM.  Stronger FM signals 
could wipe out a transmission from another aircraft causing concerns.  With AM, 
there is a greater possibility to pick out a weak signal in the presence of a 
stronger signal and avoid incidents.  A real plus if you are flying the 
aircraft with the weaker signal.  ;o)

Terry W0FM


-Original Message-
From: Ken G Kopp [mailto:kengk...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 2:31 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; k...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Elecraft] OT: AM mode

VHF/UHF aircraft radio has always been AM, and is likely / certain continue to 
be.  Why?  It's used world wide and discussions about changing it to FM have 
continued for years.  The conclusion seems to be that there is simply too much 
usage worldwide and little reason to make the change.  The cost to change to 
another mode would be horrendous!  Of course manufacturers would -love- to see 
the change.

There is usage of SSB on HF primarily ... but it's still AM. (;-)

73!

Ken - K0PP


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Re: [Elecraft] OT- Radials for Vertical Antenna

[Terry Schieler]

I'll have to go on record as disagreeing with Matt, W6NIA's statement below.  
Elevated radials *are* better than buried radials only *if* the vertical is not 
ground-mounted and the radials are tuned to resonance for each band.  

With ground-mounted verticals, the radials need not be tuned and do a better 
job if a large quantity of them are spread out on or below the ground.  I would 
not use elevated radials with a ground-mounted vertical.

Terry W0FM

-Original Message-
From: Matt Zilmer [mailto:mzil...@verizon.net] 
Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 12:33 PM
To: Randy Cook
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT- Radials for Vertical Antenna

Elevated radials are better than buried, but more radials are better than a few 
or none.  A good minimum number (for each band) would be 8.
Many studies on this have shown many more than 8 per band (like  25) is much 
better and, of course, much harder and expensive to field.

I have a 33' vertical made of heavywall aluminum that has 7 radials for 40m and 
another 7 for 15m.  It works well enough, but generally I use it as an RX ANT 
for the K3's sub rx.  In my own case, the radials are buried for aesthetic 
reasons.  Plus, I don't want to need to duck down when mowing.  There is no ATU 
at the base of this vertical.

When using this antenna for RMS Winmor (for Navy-Marine Corps MARS) just below 
40m, it had no trouble handling all states west of the Mississippi with 150W 
drive.

I would say that you should do what you can to maximize the radial count, even 
if it means changing your location plan.

73,
matt W6NIA



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[Elecraft] K3 - Output Power Bar Graph issue?

[Terry Schieler]

I hadn't used my K3 (#474) for a few days when I checked into the Elecraft SSB 
net on Sunday.  I immediately noticed that the Power Out bar graph was peaking 
only around 60-70W. It normally peaked closer to full output on voice peaks.  
Later I checked it with CW and it was still only hitting about 75% output.  I 
confirmed the power control was set to 100W.  I did an Auto tune before each 
test and this problem exists on every band.  Both my LP-100 and my LP-100A 
digital watt meters showed about 120W output (both were factory calibrated by 
Larry).  But the K3 bar graph still shows 25% lower than full output.  This I 
also confirmed into a dummy load.  I had not observed this before Sunday.  All 
else appears to be functioning properly.  
 
I might be one or two software versions behind but have done all circuit 
upgrades.  Is this a known indication of an upcoming problem, or do I simply 
need to recalibrate the K3's Power Out meter?
 
73,
 
Terry W0FM
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[Elecraft] OT - Perfect Clock for your shack (KIT)

[Terry Schieler]

After you're caught up building everything Elecraft offers and still have that 
need for melting solder, this unique shack clock is available in KIT form!. 

Terry, W0FM

http://hackedgadgets.com/2010/06/23/multimeter-clock-styled-after-the-simpson-260-multimeter/



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Re: [Elecraft] RS-232 over WiFi

[Terry Schieler]

I am concerned about the reliability of BT for RS-232.  My new 2014 Jeep has BT 
in the entertainment center and it drops data during songs from my iPhone and 
Pandora apps with the iPhone about 2 feet from the entertainment console.  I'm 
thinking that these holes in the music audio may be due to a faulty BT module 
in the Jeep's audio system.

I've never really used BT before now.  Do most of you find the BT connection 
reliable enough (sans obvious interference) to pass RS-232 accurately from my 
PC to the K3?

73,

Terry, W0FM
St. Louis, MO

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Re: [Elecraft] Power Poles Retainer Shipping and Handling

[Terry Schieler]

I'd have to need a whopping large quantity of these retainers to justify the 
shipping and handling ($6.49) that Powerwerx wants to ship 5 of these little 
$0.49 devils to me here in the Midwest.  Perhaps someday I'll buy some other 
stuff from them and order a dozen clips at the same time.  Perhaps not.

UPS Ground is their least expensive option.  I think you could mail a dozen of 
those clips via USPS for a LOT less than $6.49.

Terry, W0FM



-Original Message-
From: Walter Underwood [mailto:wun...@wunderwood.org] 
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 10:32 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power Poles

Like these?

http://www.powerwerx.com/powerpole-accessories/powerpole-retention-clips.html

wunder
K6WRU


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Re: [Elecraft] Reality of Shipping and Handling

[Terry Schieler]

Correct.  I totally understand that, Ken.  My company ships stuff all day.  I 
am aware of the labor, benefits, overhead, hidden costs, etc. a company deals 
with.  But I believe I correctly, I recall small item purchases that I've made 
from Elecraft Parts and others where they were safely shipped to me in a small 
padded envelope via USPS.  If they were shipping me small parts in a cardboard 
box with bubble wrap and the like, I'd expect the cost going up to cover that.  
I recently had two, fairly hefty VFO knobs for a boat anchor project that were 
shipped to me via USPS in one of the $0.50 padded bags for $2.71.
 
I didn't intend to poo poo shipping and handling costs that are passed along to 
a customer, but merely point out that for these particular little bits of 
lightweight molded plastic, the USPS may be more attractive to a purchaser.  
 
I have a special appreciation for what Elecraft, Powerwerx and Rose (and YOU) 
all do every time I walk back to my shipping department.  ;o)
 
73,
 
Terry, WØFM
 
 
From: Ken G Kopp [mailto:kengk...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 1:44 PM
To: Terry Schieler
Cc: Walter Underwood; Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Reality of Shipping and Handling
 
Rose ships covers and cases all over the world ... or rather I should
say -I- pack and ship them for her. (:-)  I'll wager we're one of the 
larger shippers here on the reflector ... with the exception of Elecraft.
 
Powerwerks is most likely losing money at $6.49, and it has nothing to 
do with the cost of the item(s) being shipped.  They will have numerous hidden 
costs ... all shippers do.  It just depends on how deeply one wants to burry 
them.   If one lived in the same town where they're
located, I doubt that you could drive there to pick up an item without
conduming  $6.49 in fuel ... maybe more.  One's time also has a finite
value.
 
There's address and return labels and likely a label printer to print them, 
bags for the item(s) and probably another label on that bag.  Then there's the 
shipping packaging, be it a small padded envelope or a carton.  If it's a 
carton, there's the cost of peanuts or other cushioning material.  Bubble 
pack is suprisingly expensive. (;-)  Padded envelopes cost
$.50 to $2.50, depending on the size, even bought in 100 lots as we
do.  Don't forget the shipping costs ths shipped pays their suppliers
when they purchase shipping supplis  
 
Oh, and there's the cost of paper and ink for the printer that prints the
packing lists and labor costs of the person(s) who does the shipping operation.
 
I'll almost guarntee they're losing money at $6.49.
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Re: [Elecraft] Has the KX3 rescued Ham radio?

[Terry Schieler]

A few years back, someone posted a suggestion to help spread the word about
our hobby.  Take old copies of your amateur radio periodicals and drop them
off in the waiting rooms of your health care providers, car care centers,
state license offices, etc.  Six months ago I put retired copies of CQ and
QST on the table in my company's customer waiting areas among the usual
reading.

Today they are all gone.  Disappeared.  Stolen (and shared I hope).  I will
replenish the supply.  

I did not report the disappearance. ;o)

I guess the added good news is that our customers didn't have to wait very
long and therefore had to take the ham mags home with them to finish reading
what had caught their interest.

Terry, W0FM



-Original Message-
From: Howard Evans [mailto:hevans1...@woh.rr.com] 
Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2013 3:49 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Has the KX3 rescued Ham radio?

 My experience has been similar to yours, Dan. Off the air since 1967, I
became licensed again April 1, 2013, bought a KX3 with all the trimmin's,
and am now proud to be a part of the Elecraft community.

 Ham radio didn't die between 1967 and 2013. If anything, it has expanded.
 More bands, more modes, more everything except new young amateurs.

 The amateur radio community is all about having fun and communicating with
each other via radio. The younger generation is all about having fun and
communcating with each other too, except their medium of choice is the
Internet and cell phones. We can introduce them to HTs and repeaters, but
how do you compete with Facebook and Youtube? Maybe we can't. So instead of
competing we offer alternative ways to have fun and communcate and use
Facebook and Youtube to promote the alternatives.

 Ham radio doesn't need to be resecued. It just needs more participation
from  a younger group of people to really thrive and grow against the
competition  for more bandwidth. Use it or lose it, as they say. Coordinated
efforts from  all involved are necessary: ARRL, clubs, and local publicity
in schools and  colleges can all be helpful. Kit building seems to be
driving a resurgance  of interest in electronics and computers, and that can
lead to an interest  in amateur radio. Mentoring youngters who might want to
become Hams works  too. QRP CW is yet another avenue to attract new Hams
with low-cost rigs and  simple antennas.

 There are endless possibilites for recruitment to rescue amateur radio,
much more than when I got my Novice ticket forty-seven years ago. But it
will take more than just on-the-air ragchewing and posting to the choir in
Ham radio forums such as this one. It will take a concerted effort. Join a
club. Join the ARRL. Participate in high-profile community services that
involve amateur radio. Become involved.

 Thank you for your revival in interest and your post.

 Hop - AC8NS

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Re: [Elecraft] cases

[Terry Schieler]

Ah.  Reminds me of the 60's when my  band could not afford the top of the
line Anvil road cases and resorted to buying amp case parts from Fender and
others to build our own racks.  Bob Heil custom built our mixers, EQs and
mains and monitors for us.  Another local musician, Jay Barry, began making
rack road cases for musical groups in the area and many ham clubs put them
to good use outside the music business.  

Back to roll your own.  Thanks Clint.

73, Terry, W0FM


-Original Message-
From: Clint [mailto:clint.st...@sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2013 10:51 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] cases

Hi All,

 

I stumbled across a company that sells the hardware to build your own custom
hard cases. I thought maybe some of you would be interested.

I have no financial interest in this company, etc. In fact I have not
ordered anything from them, yet. 

http://www.reliablehardware.com/

 

Clint

KI6SSN

Watsonville, CA

 

We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our
children. 

~ Native American Proverb

 



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Re: [Elecraft] RES: TS-990

[Terry Schieler]

Back in the late 80's I ordered a TS-950 sight-unseen from a catalog.  It was 
to replace my trusty TS-180SAT.  When it arrived I thought they'd accidently 
sent me TWO 950's in the same box.  I had not paid any attention to the size 
and weight specs of the rig when I ordered it.  It was so huge, there was no 
room for anything on the front of the operating desk once the 950 was in place. 
 I boxed it up and sent it back.  I was stronger then but knew that I would 
(hopefully) be growing old and would need help moving that beast.

I recently looked at the specs of the 990 and knew it would be a back-breaker 
too.

Terry, W0FM



-Original Message-
From: tnny...@yahoo.com [mailto:tnny...@yahoo.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 2:09 PM
To: WILLIS COOKE; Bill; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RES: TS-990

Anyone remembers the TS 950, then the 950 SD and finally, the TS 950 SDX? 

Could it be a repeat of the 950 series? Or, is it that the days of the 
Legendary Kenwood TX and RX audio is something of the past? 
Food for thought. 

 73  Milverton. 






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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Birdies

[Terry Schieler]

I had the same problem with my Lynksys.  Replaced it with a Netgear and birdies 
are gone. Don't have the specific model number in front of me.  YMMV.

Terry, W0FM

-Original Message-
From: Mike K2MK [mailto:k...@comcast.net] 
Sent: Monday, June 03, 2013 6:04 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Birdies

Hi Bill,

That's great news. Please post the manufacturer and model number of the good 
modem. I'd dump my Linksys WRT54GL in a heartbeat if I knew of one that was 
less problematic.

73,
Mike K2MK



n6fb wrote
 Thanks to all who answered me re birdies on every CW band in my K3.  
 It turns out that, as many of you advised, certain modems radiate like 
 crazy and cause lots of birdies.  Now that I am at my summer home in 
 NC, the birdies have flown away; the modem up here radiates nothing 
 that I can hear on any band.  Just thought I would post this in case 
 any one else runs into this problem.
 
 Bill  N6FB





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Re: [Elecraft] Greetings to Group

[Terry Schieler]

What sad news. Phil and I became friends after conversing about the recipes for 
his spices.  I ordered a large variety and he threw in a couple others that he 
recommended.  He was passionate about his cooking products, Elecraft, our 
hobby and life in general.  Great guy.  I will think of him every time I throw 
a steak on the grill.

Terry, WØFM



-Original Message-
From: Kyle N4NSS [mailto:n4...@yahoo.com] 
Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 1:17 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Greetings to Group

Greetings to Group:
 
I have the sad news to inform all that Phil La Marche W9DVM passed on April 
14th. from complications due to a case of the stomach flu.
 
Several years ago he posted a request on a local reflector group looking for 
someone to do some tower climbing, antenna work and odd projects in the shack.  
I responded.  The visits led to a friendship that I will never forget.  His 
wife Diane asked me if I would help with the disbursement of the equipment.  
 
The first day a went over I got some things done but I mostly I just sat in the 
shack.  Tough day to say the least.  This past Tuesday I went and spent the 
whole day sorting, documenting, and packing the items up resale.  
 
I also made the decision to buy all his K3 line and also the KX3.  I'm not rich 
but I didn't want to part out his dream station.  As a good friend I also dug 
deep into the checking account for Diane.  She is happy that it went to me.
 
So here I am with my dream station...maybe someday someone like me will come 
around for my wife.
 
Kyle N4NSS
  
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t 
do than by the ones you did do.  
So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade 
winds in your sails... 
Explore. Dream. Discover.” --Mark Twain

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Re: [Elecraft] Is ham radio a sport ??

[Terry Schieler]

Regardless of your definition of sport, this is one of the best articles I've 
seen (especially from 1958) that explains in layman's terms, the idiosyncrasies 
of our fine hobby and the hobby-within-a-hobby that is DX contesting.  It was a 
very enjoyable read and I've shared it with others.  

(Wayne's totally accurate desoldering article is a very close second!)

Thank you, Paul.  (You too Wayne)

73,

Terry, W0FM


-Original Message-
From: Paul VanOveren [mailto:p...@nf8j.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 7:44 PM
To: elecraft reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] Is ham radio a sport ??

The link is to a 1958 Sports Illustrated article, about Ham Radio being a 
sport. If you have seen it before, sorry for the bandwidth, but I found it 
interesting reading, maybe some others will also...

 
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1002473/index.htm
--
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(616) 868-7149


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[Elecraft] [K3] Sudden Hi-SWR on low end of 40M

[Terry Schieler]

Yesterday, during the CW contest, I noticed that my K3-100 (#474) suddenly 
began to stutter during CW transmissions on the low end of 40 meters.  I 
hadn't noticed this before, including Saturday, the first day of the contest.  
My CW transmission had a chattering sound something like the brap of a 
machine gun (and no, my fist isn't *that* good).  My first thought was RF 
getting into the radio, but, I've never had RF issues before and, again, 
nothing in the system had changed: 
 
K3  LP-100A SWR/Power meter  4 position Ameritron RCS-4 antenna switch  
dipole.   
 
I have never found a frequency on 40-10 meters that my K3's internal tuner 
could not handle with the only antenna I've ever used with the rig.  But the 
tuner could not eliminate this chattering yesterday.
 
After the contest I did some checking and noted the following:
 
1.  At 100W, the chattering only occurred from 7.0 to almost exactly 7.1 then 
went normal again.  CW was normal on all other bands.
2.  If I backed the power down from 100W to 50W the chattering CW below 7.1 
went away and all was normal again.
3.  I checked my DX-EE parallel dipole and it was without damage or change.
4.  All coax connections in the feed line chain were tight.
5.  The meter on the K3 indicated a *tuned* SWR of 1.2 at 7.033 during the 
chattering but the LP-100 meter showed 4.5 and up at the same time and its 
alarm sounded.  I'd never even heard the alarm before.
6.  I put my MFJ 269 analyzer on the PL259 that connects the 10-40 meter dipole 
to the K3 and swept the bands.  No band had an SWR greater than 2.4, which the 
K3's tuner should (and always has) handle well.
 
All in all, the rig performed extremely well in the contest except for this new 
chattering issue.  I logged many stations that I could barely hear.  Now all I 
can think is that the K3's internal tuner somehow is losing its memory.  So I 
went back to each band and did a few manual antenna tunes.  SWR on the lower 
end of 40 meters tuned to 1.2 in several places but the chattering CW continues 
there with power above 50 watts.  Are there any tests I could perform to 
determine if the memory function of the K3's internal tuner is intermittent or 
otherwise suffering.  Thanks.
 
73,
 
Terry, W0FM
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: G5RV's and variants

[Terry Schieler]

Interesting observation, Ken.  After seeing a upsurge of interest in G5RV 
antennas discussed on various ham radio reflectors (and noting that the 
interest seems most enthusiastic among newly-minted hams), I honestly feel that 
the recommendations from one new ham to the next seems to be based on 
trumped-up theory that the G5RV is an all-band antenna.  Almost every new ham 
would like an inexpensive, easy-to-build, low profile antenna for all bands.  
While we know that the G5RV *can* be made to work OK on several bands with a 
tuner, I feel that this new found G5RV interest is a self perpetuating rumor 
spreading like a bad cold among newcomers.  No one seems to want to explore the 
technical issues at hand.

Nice to know that someone has saved the original article.

73,

Terry, W0FM




-Original Message-
From: Ken G Kopp [mailto:kengk...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 5:06 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] OT: G5RV's and variants

It's already been pointed out that the original article by G5RV indicated that 
the antenna was for 20M only.
I have the original article in my files.

I've always wondered why builders of the antenna simply don't make an open-wire 
fed Zepp and stop there.
Why add a magic length of coax ... without any kind of impedance matching ... 
to what would otherwise be a Zepp?  Yes, the length of the coax portion of the 
feeder acts as an impedance transformer ... on 20M.
On other bands, all bets are off. (:-)

The antenna requires an antenna tuner to operate on bands other than 20M.  Many 
tuners contain a balun so one has the option of either coax or balanced line 
feeders.  Why not avoid the coax-to-balanced line splice with it's almost 
certain mismatch losses and connect the balanced line portion of the G5RV's 
feeder directly to the tuner?  If the tuner as no internal balun, one can be 
made or purchased.

I once knew a local who actually coiled the coax portion of his G5RV's feed 
system behind his desk and then connected it to his tuner.  The end of the 
balanced portion was within inches of his tuner's balanced line connections.

The G5RV certainly qualifies as a cult antenna.

73!

Ken Kopp - K0PP


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Re: [Elecraft] OT - FS, Mint ACOM 1000 -SOLD-

[Terry Schieler]

The Acom amp has been sold.  Thanks for the responses.

Terry, W0FM



-Original Message-
From: Terry Schieler [mailto:w...@swbell.net] 
Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2013 3:13 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] OT - FS, Mint ACOM 1000

Less than 1 hour operating time.  Perfect condition.  Shipped in custom
carton built by Dave at hamradioboxes.com.  Perfect setup for DXpeditions.

More info at:  w0fm at arrl dot net

Terry Schieler, W0FM





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[Elecraft] OT - FS, Mint ACOM 1000

[Terry Schieler]

Less than 1 hour operating time.  Perfect condition.  Shipped in custom
carton built by Dave at hamradioboxes.com.  Perfect setup for DXpeditions.

More info at:  w0fm at arrl dot net

Terry Schieler, W0FM



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Re: [Elecraft] Nifty stand for KX3

[Terry Schieler]

The viewing angle is adjustable. if you own a decent heat gun.  ;o)

Terry, W0FM

-Original Message-
From: Richard Gillingham [mailto:w...@hotmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2013 7:56 AM
To: c-haw...@illinois.edu; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Nifty stand for KX3


It's a bit narrower so the angle brace for the rear feet fit over the edges to 
limit lateral movement on the stand.  I have one.  I like it.  I've heard that 
if you're really tall, the viewing angle isn't great but for me it's just about 
right.

I'm glad I bought it.

73
Gil, W1RG


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Re: [Elecraft] OT-P3 capture of a 17M intruder

[Terry Schieler]

Ken wrote:   Several of the parks on the beach have Seasonde equipment housed 
in the plumbing areas between the men's and women's bathrooms, and I have 
photos of these installations,


Ken was very fortunate.  If any of the rest of us had been spotted with a 
camera in the walls between the men's and women's bathrooms we'd undoubtedly be 
hauled away by the local constabulary.  ;o)

Terry, W0FM



-Original Message-
From: Ken G Kopp [mailto:kengk...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 11:41 AM
To: Bill Hammond
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] OT-P3 capture of a 17M intruder

Google Seasonde for more information.

Rose and I have been lighthouse hosts for the Oregon State Parks Dept in the 
past.  Several of the parks on the beach have Seasonde equipment housed in the 
plumbing areas between the men's and women's bathrooms, and I have photos of 
these installations, including their licenses and antennas.  The ones in the 
Oregon State Parks are operated by the University of Oregon.  These ...
and CODAR ... operations are confined to specific (narrow) bands.
They do not operate in the amateur bands.

Ionospheric sounders, on the other hand, may appear anywhere in the HF 
spectrum.  Some sweep upward at a steady rate and others spray random bursts 
throughout the HF spectrum. There is one operating in Boulder, Colorado right 
in the city behind the NBS campus.  It's been there for decades.  Weber State 
(Utah) has one in continuous operation.  Sounders are everywhere, even in 
Antarctica.  PSK31 users often see them in their waterfalls, but few 
recognize them for what they are.

73!

Ken - K0PP



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Re: [Elecraft] (K3) Assembly (again) Front head

[Terry Schieler]

That's exactly what I experienced on #474 just after I built it.  The washer
rattled.  There were a few supportive posts here alluding to the same issue
at that time.  However, Elecraft support said it was something obvious that
I had done incorrectly in construction.  I went back and retraced all the
hardware assembly on my front panel and all was consistent with the manual.
Trying to tighten the knurled nut further with my fingers simply deformed
the front panel until I released the pressure.  All the buttons and other
projections were equal in their distance from the front panel and were
visually spot on. All functioned perfectly.  I ended up putting a small
glob of hot glue on the washer to stop the noise.  Slept better that night,
if nothing else.

73,
Terry, W0FM


-Original Message-
From: Josh Fiden [mailto:j...@voodoolab.com] 
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2012 8:31 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (K3) Assembly (again) Front head

I tried that first. In my case it resulted in what I considered an
unacceptable deformation of the front panel. Maybe I just had a bad stackup
of tolerances. YMMV!

73,
Josh W6XU

On 12/28/2012 4:14 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
 Rick,

 Apply some pressure between the board and the front panel metalwork - 
 Squeeze with thumb and fingers while tightening the knurled nut with 
 the other hand.  Tighten until the washer is tight.  That method will 
 do no harm.

 73,
 Don W3FPR





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Re: [Elecraft] Power pole connection comes loose

[Terry Schieler]

I don't use the metal PP roll pins for the same reason.  I do, however, use 
plastic cocktail toothpicks with satisfactory results.  Wooden toothpicks work 
as well, as long as it's a snug fit.

Terry, W0FM



-Original Message-
From: Bob K6UJ [mailto:k...@pacbell.net] 
Sent: Monday, December 03, 2012 9:01 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power pole connection comes loose

After a number of problems of the PowerPole connectors using the cheaper 
crimper tool I bought the good crimping tool for the connectors.  No more 
problems.
Yes they have to remain straight.  They are fairly easy to bend so be careful.  
I lay a straight edge along the backside of the contactor to check for 
straight.  And the second big thing is you need to hear the click
as the pins snap in place.  Occasionally I dont hear the cick and insert a 
small narrow blade screwdriver alongside the wire and push down until I hear 
the click.  As a final check, look at the end of the connector when finished.  
You can see if the curved end of the metal contactor has snapped over the 
contactor in the power pole.  These two things, making sure you dont bend the 
contactor and checking for the click are the secret to good connections all 
the time with the PowerPoles.

Another discussion is about whether to push in the roll pin to lock the PP 
connectors side by side.
My preference is not to use the roll pins.  I have had the roll pins drop out.  
That is the last thing I want is for one of them to fall down inside a radio.  
Unfortunately they dont always stay in snugly like they should.
Your call.


73,
Bob
K6UJ





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Re: [Elecraft] Power pole connection comes loose

[Terry Schieler]

Steve,

As I mentioned to Bob, I prefer the plastic cocktail toothpicks over CA or 
wooden toothpicks.  But my reasoning is non-technical.  

I have to eat an olive off of the toothpick first.  And, of course, that olive 
has been in a Martini glass which was filled with...  ;o)

Terry, W0FM



-Original Message-
From: Stephen Roberts [mailto:steve...@shoreham.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 12:37 PM
To: Terry Schieler
Cc: 'Bob K6UJ'; 'Elecraft Reflector'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power pole connection comes loose

A  small drop of cyano (crazy) glue is my choice for keeping them together. Of 
course once you do that, they will never be taken apart or move again. I make 
up sets ahead of time.

Steve, W1SFR




On Dec 4, 2012, at 12:31 PM, Terry Schieler wrote:

 I don't use the metal PP roll pins for the same reason.  I do, however, use 
 plastic cocktail toothpicks with satisfactory results.  Wooden toothpicks 
 work as well, as long as it's a snug fit.
 
 Terry, W0FM
 
 
 
 -Original Message-
 From: Bob K6UJ [mailto:k...@pacbell.net]
 Sent: Monday, December 03, 2012 9:01 PM
 To: Elecraft Reflector
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power pole connection comes loose
 
 After a number of problems of the PowerPole connectors using the cheaper 
 crimper tool I bought the good crimping tool for the connectors.  No more 
 problems.
 Yes they have to remain straight.  They are fairly easy to bend so be 
 careful.  I lay a straight edge along the backside of the contactor to check 
 for straight.  And the second big thing is you need to hear the click
 as the pins snap in place.  Occasionally I dont hear the cick and insert a 
 small narrow blade screwdriver alongside the wire and push down until I hear 
 the click.  As a final check, look at the end of the connector when finished. 
  You can see if the curved end of the metal contactor has snapped over the 
 contactor in the power pole.  These two things, making sure you dont bend the 
 contactor and checking for the click are the secret to good connections all 
 the time with the PowerPoles.
 
 Another discussion is about whether to push in the roll pin to lock the PP 
 connectors side by side.
 My preference is not to use the roll pins.  I have had the roll pins drop 
 out.  That is the last thing I want is for one of them to fall down inside a 
 radio.  Unfortunately they dont always stay in snugly like they should.
 Your call.
 
 
 73,
 Bob
 K6UJ
 
 
 
 
 
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Re: [Elecraft] With all the problems...

[Terry Schieler]

Thom,

The K3 issues that you see on this reflector are here because issues can be 
brought here and resolved quickly.  And I think if we could categorize all of 
them we would surely find that many of them are simple configuration issues or 
operator error.

I love my K3 and, in my mind, there is no other company like Elecraft.  And, no 
other reflector like this one.  Dive on in.

73,

Terry, W0FM


-Original Message-
From: Thom Durfee [mailto:p...@priest.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 7:09 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] With all the problems...

people on this list with their K3's...

I am having apprehension about ordering one.

Thom WI8W




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Re: [Elecraft] (OT} Spam influx

[Terry Schieler]

And, unfortunately, ATT chooses to use Yahoo to process email for ATT 
customers, so ATT email domains like mine that end in @swbell.net, 
@sbcglobal.net, @bellsouth.net, @att.net, etc are as vulnerable as the accounts 
that actually say Yahoo in the address.  Don't let the fact that your email 
domain does not say YAHOO lull you into a false sense of security.  I found 
that out the hard way.  

Maybe ATT is listening.   
Naw.


Terry, W0FM


-Original Message-
From: KD7YZ Bob [mailto:kd...@denstarfarm.us] 
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 5:49 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (OT} Spam influx


On Tuesday SR used a Straight-Key to send:
-Original Comment---
 no spam here!


I've received dozens of Lam-Radio List emails where, in every case, the 
respective Ham owns a YAHOO free email account and their account password has 
been hacked/compromised. Literally Dozens just today.

Some people need to take some Internet Security classes comparable to the 
studying they did to get licensed. Yahoo, for one, may lead the world, along 
with Hotmail, in the frequency of which their customers get Hacked on a 
per-year basis.

Many of us have auto-Spam-reject. Those compromised email addresses get put on 
a Blacklist. Automatically. We don't see it happen and we don't get email from 
our friends anymore either ... until we figure out they were compromised and 
Their address sent out 100,000 Spam Emails, world-wide, and garnered them a 
Blacklist status across the globe.


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Re: [Elecraft] Package Shipped to You

[Terry Schieler]

Not a problem, Mitch.  I suspect that most of us realized what had happened.  
This just underscores the need for us all to sit back and take a breath before 
pouncing on a poster.  Hopefully N5GE will accept your explanation.

73,

Terry, W0FM



-Original Message-
From: Mitch Wolfson DJØQN [mailto:dj...@gmx.net]
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:10 AM
To: Madelyn Gomez; Elecraft List
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Package Shipped to You

My deepest apologies to the list, this went out to the list in error, as I just 
discovered.

I tried to cc: Lisa, but my address list pulled in the Elecraft list instead 
without me noticing. That's what I get for trying to mail in the middle the 
night during a move.

My aplogies!!

73,
Mitch DJ0QN

On 17.10.2012 23:58, Mitch Wolfson DJØQN wrote:
 Hi Madelyn,

 I moved to a new house and had e-mailed a couple of times to make sure 
 that you use the correct address. Lisa was also involved. There is 
 therefore a chance that this order will bounce back to you, I have 
 never seen the German post successfully forward packages.

 This was also supposed to ship with my other order that you sent me 
 the mail for 14 minutes later. That one went to the correct address.

 Best regards,
 Mitch


 On 16.10.2012 23:45, Madelyn Gomez wrote:
 this package contains you KXPD3 mod kit


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[Elecraft] K3 PR10 N6KR???

[Terry Schieler]

Wayne,

Happy Birthday!  And I offer you this W0FM gem

With advancing age comes a wealth of knowledge.  


I just wish I could remember it.

Terry, W0FM



-Original Message-
From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...@embarqmail.com]
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 7:54 PM
To: Wayne Burdick
Cc: Elecraft Mailer
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 PR10 N6KR???

Wayne,

You are just a youngster. but you are not counting right.  Last February, I 
celebrated being 32 (32nd anniversary of my 40th birthday) - Life begins at 40 
- right?

Remember, old is a state of mind and has little to do with chronological age. 
 I have seen people who were old at 45 just because they thought themselves old.

73,
Don W3FPPR

On 10/1/2012 8:03 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
 Matt Zilmer wrote:

 Welcome to the 55 club, om.
 I'm not really worried, Matt, but thanks for your concern.

 On a related sour note, I hear that 60 is the new 40, 80 is the new 
 60, and Dead is the new 80.

 Wayne
 N6KR




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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 atu anomalies - or it is me.

[Terry Schieler]

I have experienced exactly what Mike has described below.  I found that auto 
tuners in my old Kenwood TS850-S/AT, my LDG, my K3 and others seem to get to a 
reasonable match then stop.  In most every case a second press of the tuner 
button would, in just a few milliseconds, give a totally flat reading.  My 
SGC-230 reacts the same way.  If you are insistent on a flat SWR reading, try a 
second press.  

73,

Terry, WØFM


-Original Message-
From: Mike WA8BXN [mailto:hubb...@hotmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 10:21 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; NU7B
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 atu anomalies - or it is me.

I use an LDG tuner at a remote location from my rig. I see something similar to 
what is being discussed at times. Sometimes it will stop tuning (perhaps
quickly) when it gets a match slightly below 2:1. Other times I get a much 
better match. The reason I assume is the algorithm used in the tuner. An SWR 
ratio of 2:1 is not bad at all. The difference between 1.3 and 1:1 really is 
not worth talking about. Part of the situation is an optimization in the tuner 
algorithm. Some tuner programmers assume you would prefer a quick tune to 
something below 2:1 rather than waiting a few seconds more for what may or may 
not be a better match. 

73 - Mike WA8BXN

 
 
 

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Re: [Elecraft] USB Sound Adaptor

[Terry Schieler]

I purchased two of these devices from Amazon right before someone on this 
reflector posted that the one he bought got very hot to the touch and the 
seller took it back and refunded his money.

I now have two of these and neither has even gotten warm.  Both seem to work 
fine.  Can't believe no shipping charge as they arrived by USPS from China!

Terry, W0FM



-Original Message-
From: Oliver Johns [mailto:ojo...@metacosmos.org]
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 12:51 PM
To: Richard Fjeld
Cc: Clint; elecraft posting
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB Sound Adaptor

But be careful.  There are several models that look alike externally.  But only 
one has stereo microphone input.  This is the one with stereo:
SYBA USB sound card
SYBA SD-AUD20101
VIA ENVY VT1620A
http://www.amazon.com/Syba-Digital-Optical-Output-SD-AUD20101/dp/B006SF68P2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronicsie=UTF8qid=1347141912sr=1-1keywords=syba+sd-aud20101

It works.  Haven't tested it for noise, etc., yet.

Oliver
W6ODJ


On 12 Jan. 2012, at 6:58 AM, Richard Fjeld rpfj...@embarqmail.com wrote:

 Don't you just hate when this happens after you (and I) have already 
 bought it.  This site has them for $1.69
 
 Has anyone verified if this will actually function in place of a USB 
 soundcard for pan-adapter use?
 
 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-External-USB-2-0-3D-Virtual-Audio-Sound-
 Card-Adapter-Converter-7-1-CH-/320972694617?_trksid=p5713.m2062_trkpa
 rms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D26%26meid%3D1993
 749845807054531%26pid%3D100042%26prg%3D1010%26rk%3D7%26
 
 Rich, n0ce
 
 - Original Message -
 From: Clint clint.st...@sbcglobal.net
 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
 Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 12:37 PM
 Subject: [Elecraft] USB Sound Adaptor
 
 
 I received the USB Dongle yesterday. ( 
 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=310401470794ssPag
 eName=ADME:L:OU:US:3160 ) First, it IS stereo in and stereo out. 
 There is some confusing wording even on the packaging but it is 
 indeed stereo all around. Someone suggested that the chip MAY not be 
 as advertised. As this IS from China (with a Taiwanese
 chip) and having dealt with Asia for decades, I opened it (not 
 recommended for the inexperienced, it is glued shut).
 It is indeed the Via Vinyl Envy USB VT-1620A chip ( 
 http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/audio/usb/vt1620a/index.jsp ). The 
 Via driver from their web site loaded and recognized the chip so I am 
 100% sure it is genuine. It should be capable of:
 a.. 2-channel ADC with 90dB SNR, 16/24-bit supporting 
 44.1/48/96/192kHz sample rates a.. 2-channel DAC with 95dB SNR, 
 16/24-bit supporting 44.1/48/96/192kHz sample rates I have some 
 photos if anyone is interested. It is a nice little board and looks 
 to be well made.
 Both the input (Mic) and output (Headphones and SPDIF optical) are 
 standard 1/8 stereo jacks with the output having the additional 
 optical coupler mounted just past the electrical contacts.
 It works great with HRD but I have no way of testing it for I/Q use 
 as my
 KX3 is still a dream and my K3 is not equipped for I/Q out.
 Maybe someone better equipped and more knowledgeable could put this 
 little guy through some tests??? If so contact me. FYI my QTH is Watsonville.
 BTW, I have no financial interest in this at all. This is all just 
 FYI and me getting ready for my KX3 when the CFO gives me the go ahead.
 
 73
 
 Clint KI6SSN
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Re: [Elecraft] Use of wireless keyboard with P3/SVGA

[Terry Schieler]

I also use the Logitech 360, Bob, and have had perfect results.  I was not 
pointed to that model by anyone, just saw it in the local big box store and 
brought it home.  My P3 loves it too!

Terry, W0FM



-Original Message-
From: Bob [mailto:wb4...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 12:16 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Use of wireless keyboard with P3/SVGA

At the Boxboro Hamfest, Elecraft was demonstrating a P3/SVGA with the latest 
Beta firmware.  They were using a wireless keyboard which plugged into the USB 
connector on the back of the P3 -- it was working flawlessly (including macros 
that allowed the up/down arrows to change the VFO A frequency in 10Hz steps).  
I asked Eric what keyboard he was using at the show and he confirmed it was a 
Logitech K360, which sells for about $30 including the tiny USB receiver.

In my shack, at least, wires == problems, clutter and RFI.  So anything 
wireless is a blessing.

This is probably obvious to everyone, but I wanted to share that combination as 
something known to work.

73, Bob,WB4SON


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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net results (8/5/12)

[Terry Schieler]

Hi Joe,

Sorry to hear about the noise level.  Can I recommend that you listen to the 
net and wait until Phil,NS7P (Net Control) asks if there are any relays.  Put 
your call in there.  Some of the noise on the frequency will have subsided by 
then as, at that point, most all check-ins will have been acknowledged.  There 
are a lot of helpful guys on the net and someone will definitely help you get 
through.  Just drop on in!

73,

Terry, W0FM



-Original Message-
From: Joseph Carter [mailto:j...@case.edu] 
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2012 2:01 PM
To: Phillip Shepard
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net results (8/5/12)

Bad news / good news.
First the bad - while waiting for my KX3 I sold my other radios and bought a 
K3/100 and P3 which I just love - have been trying for the last 4 weeks to 
check in on Sunday but noise level here just too high!
(sigh) and bad timing for me for the CW net - will keep trying.
Good news, just received the e-mail from April and my KX3 will ship next week.
Hope to catch you all eventually.
I can't tell you how much I appreciate and have learned from this reflector.
Best,

73 de Joe, w9jc


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[Elecraft] [K2] FS KAT100-1 Auto Tuner NEW!

[Terry Schieler]

Perfect companion for your K2.  KAT100-1 Auto Antenna Tuner.  150W.  Built from 
kit in December, 2011.  Never used.  All tests successfully completed. (Buyer 
will need to complete rig-half of the K2 interface cable to suit your 
installation).  
 
Complete with all interconnect cable parts, power cable, anti-slide brackets, 
manual and original invoice.  $195 shipped ConUS.
 
Terry, W0FM
 
My call at arrl dot net
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[Elecraft] [K2] FS KAT100-1 Auto Tuner SOLD!

[Terry Schieler]

The KAT100 auto tuner has been sold.  Thanks to all who replied.
 
73,
 
Terry, W0FM
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Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA USB Keyboard

[Terry Schieler]

Any reason that my existing wireless USB keyboard would not work with the 
P3/SVGA setup?  Its RF currently causes me no problems in my shack.

Terry, W0FM



-Original Message-
From: Rick Prather [mailto:k6limae...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 7:38 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] P3SVGA USB Keyboard

After digging around through my big klunky USB keyboards I went looking for a 
smaller one as a companion to the K3/P3/P3SVGA.

I found this one on eBay ordered it and received it today.  It's a copy of the 
Apple Bluetooth keyboard but USB and in PC format.

Matches my existing Apple keyboards and takes up very little space.

Works great!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320763719297?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648

Rick
K6LE

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 and K3 Key/Phone Connections

[Terry Schieler]

Hello Don,

From the commercial side, I use the NCS 3240 Multi Switcher.  Numerous input 
devices, up to 4 radios.  Individual level settings, etc.  Love it.

http://www.ncsradio.com/m_switch.html

73,

Terry, W0FM


-Original Message-
From: Don KB1YBG [mailto:thompsond...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 11:13 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K2 and K3 Key/Phone Connections

Hi All,
Now that I've added a K3 the plugs for Key and Headphones have changed to 1/4 
I'm thinking about building a connection central box with a rig selection 
switch to switch these to the desired rig.  I currently have four rigs and 
plugging / unplugging these doesn't make sense, let alone the fact that plug 
sizes differ.
Any ideas about doing this?  Any commercial solutions?  At this point I'm only 
interested in Keys/Paddles and headphones.  If I do any data modes it most 
likely would be only with K3.

Thanks,
Don


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Re: [Elecraft] K2 and K3 Key/Phone Connections

[Terry Schieler]

Yes Guy, I noticed that but sent my post anyway.  NCS appears to have a similar 
device to replace the 3240 with more capacity, more features (and, of course, 
more money).  I have to say that I was impressed with the quality of 
construction and design of the NCS gear, some of it being used commercially 
today in the public safety field.

No connection to the company, blah, blah, blah, etc.

Terry, W0FM



From: guyk...@gmail.com [mailto:guyk...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Guy Olinger K2AV
Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 10:23 AM
To: Terry Schieler
Cc: Don KB1YBG; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 and K3 Key/Phone Connections

Should note they are discontinuing these, per the referenced web page.  
Apparently not enough demand to maintain production.   73, Guy.
On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 10:22 AM, Terry Schieler 
terry.schie...@wirelessusa.com wrote:
Hello Don,

From the commercial side, I use the NCS 3240 Multi Switcher.  Numerous input 
devices, up to 4 radios.  Individual level settings, etc.  Love it.

http://www.ncsradio.com/m_switch.html

73,

Terry, W0FM



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Re: [Elecraft] PTT Footswitch

[Terry Schieler]

Correct, Bill.  In my younger day's I had wired a micro switch to the bass drum 
pedal of my drum kit for the purpose of setting off pyrotechnics on stage.  
Long after my retirement from professional music (as well as from blowing 
things up) I tried to use the bass drum pedal as a PTT switch just because it 
felt familiar and I already HAD IT.  I worked, but if I had a tune in my head I 
would often find myself tapping triplets with my right foot.  Not wise for a 
SSB QSO.  ;o)

Terry, W0FM

-Original Message-
From: Bill [mailto:b...@w2blc.net] 
Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2012 8:39 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] PTT Footswitch

Band equipment takes a beating and keeps on going. Excellent idea.

Bill W2BLC

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Re: [Elecraft] Using PSK 31 with my K3, and Ham Radio Deluxe

[Terry Schieler]

Don,

Along this line, I think I see that the Line Out level (Mic control) in Data A 
mode on my K3 needs a bit of tweaking when changing bands to get the ALC 
level to maintain the 4 bars with the 5th flickering.  Does this sound normal?  
Could it be the reason for someone like Bill (below) to not get power out with 
PSK31 on some bands but get it normal on others?

Terry, W0FM



-Original Message-
From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...@embarqmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 9:18 AM
To: Rowland R Johnson
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Using PSK 31 with my K3, and Ham Radio Deluxe

Why would one want to set the mode to USB when the K3 provides DATA A mode 
which is the same thing except that compression is automatically set to zero, 
the equalization is turned off, and the input level can be set to Line in and 
the level remembered so it is almost automatic once set up.

In answer to the original question, check the data submode - that is a per band 
setting.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/13/2012 10:10 AM, Rowland R Johnson wrote:
 Make sure that mode is set to USB for the 10, 20, 30, and 40 meters.

 On 7/13/2012 6:50 AM, Bill Thompson wrote:
 For some reason, I can key up my K3 on 15 meters, and get power out. 
 When I send out a CQ, the red TX light comes on, I get a audible 
 tone, and power out to my antenna. The CQ message shows up on the 
 message screen in the
 DM780 program. When I try to send text on 10, 20, 30, and 40 meters, 
 I get the red TX light, but no audible tone, and no power out of the 
 K3. I can't see that I have anything set different for the 15 meter 
 band than the others. Any ideas?

 Thanks,

 Bill AA4MJ
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