[Elecraft] Remoterig control boxes
Anyone happed to have the remoterig control boxes laying around and not in use? I'm looking to get a K3/0 up and running into a remote station. Looked around for past couple of weeks and not finding anything out there. Maybe someone on here is upgrading to the K4 and has some RRC's not in use ??? Thanks, Todd KH2TJ/W7TR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Is KX3 going obsolete soon?
Elecraft is good at keeping things hush-hush The little FX-4C, and now the FX-4CR, are selling like hot cakes! Still can't beat the performance of the KX2 or the KX3 though. I wouldn't be surprised if they're not looking "ahead" I too had thought about snatching up a KX3 just to have 6 meters in a trail friendly setup... Later, Todd KH2TJ From: Paul GACEK I don’t think the KX3 is going obsolete and I believe any idea of a KX3+, KX3 v2 or even a KX4, a flight of fantasy. Paul W6PNG/M0SNA www.nomadic.blog<http://www.nomadic.blog> __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha Headphones
AT $27 with free shipping, can't go wrongI've been using an older SB49 for a few years now without any trubs. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1066286-REG/koss_184755_full_size_headphones_noise_cancelling.html/overview Later, Todd KH2TJ From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Walter Underwood Sent: Monday, November 21, 2022 11:42 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha Headphones On Nov 18, 2022, at 6:24 AM, Mike Smith VE9AA wrote: > > Recently I bought a few sets of the Koss SB40 and by gosh they look an awful > lot like the Yamaha's..maybe made in the same factory - who knows. They are > starting to get hard to find as well but I found mine on amazon.ca for > around $60 CDN The Koss SB40 appears to be the same headset as the Yamaha CM500, but with a dynamic mic. My first CM500 headset actually said “KOSS” on the microphone plug, so yes, they are probably made in the same factory. An electret mic has much better fidelity than an inexpensive dynamic mic, so the CM500 is probably a better choice. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to w...@outlook.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K1 elecraft kit for sale
This kit has been started only a few steps done on filter board. Rest is sealed never opened. Venmo ok or PayPal friends. Asking 450 shipped conus. W3tsb Todd Burnham 73 Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Wire antenna ends and spools?
Have a look-see here at this excellent kite supply store in Colorado. Mini-winders and reel-spools. Great store! https://intothewind.com/kites/accessories/kite-line-reels.html https://intothewind.com/stunt-kites/stunt-kite-line/innova-mini-winder.html 73, Todd KH2TJ [https://intothewind.com/pub/media/catalog/product/cache/c35d1108d16979d8e8e4f3d67fa5a816/1/5/1568_1.jpg]<https://intothewind.com/stunt-kites/stunt-kite-line/innova-mini-winder.html> Innova Kite Line Mini-Winder<https://intothewind.com/stunt-kites/stunt-kite-line/innova-mini-winder.html> Fast, pocket card winders intothewind.com [https://intothewind.com/pub/static/version1590646682/frontend/bs_cogito/bs_cogito2/en_US/images/no-image.jpg]<https://intothewind.com/kites/accessories/kite-line-reels.html> Kite Line + Reels - Line + Accessories - Kites - Buy at Into The Wind Kites<https://intothewind.com/kites/accessories/kite-line-reels.html> Choose a lightweight, inexpensive, easy-to-hold handle or spool for a kid’s kite or upgrade to a hardwood spool or our favorite hoop spools that make it simple to let line out and reel it in quickly. intothewind.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Is the Lab599 TX500 a "rip-off" of the KX3?
Quite a bit of discussion of this rig on the SOTA reflector starting some time last year. Here's some reviews: https://swling.com/blog/tag/tx-500/ [https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg]<https://swling.com/blog/tag/tx-500/> TX-500 | The SWLing Post<https://swling.com/blog/tag/tx-500/> Following TX-500 updates closely… I am following TX-500 updates very closely. Since I’m primarily a “field” ham radio operator, the idea of a weather-proof, rugged, QRP transceiver is very appealing. Seriously…just take my money! Of course, being first and foremost a shortwave radio listener, I’m also very interested how the TX-500 might play on the broadcast bands in AM mode. swling.com Also search out OH8STN's videos on youtube. He's been playing around with this rig for a while now too. If I recall correctly, the Nevada distributor is located in Reno. He didn't have a radio at the time I visited his business. There's another new prototype QRP rig getting some attention coming out of China - search out FX-4C. I don't do much on facebook, but I did join his group to read up on the new rig. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLIXoGVNfng=IwAR25Uwm2k5rMtUVzgOTGxh-XnKIixI6m4WVLWsCRp4X05A3DtgLrRQLXRcM [https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NLIXoGVNfng/hqdefault.jpg]<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLIXoGVNfng=IwAR25Uwm2k5rMtUVzgOTGxh-XnKIixI6m4WVLWsCRp4X05A3DtgLrRQLXRcM> HF SSB Reception test FX-4C - YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLIXoGVNfng=IwAR25Uwm2k5rMtUVzgOTGxh-XnKIixI6m4WVLWsCRp4X05A3DtgLrRQLXRcM> A new type of ultra-small shortwave transceiver，Can be placed in shirt pockets and trouser pockets Receiving frequency range：1.6-30MHZ/(contain 50MHZ/Aviatio... www.youtube.com So far looks interesting. More so than than the TX-500. Just my opinion. Me, think I'll hang on to my KX2 ... 73, Todd KH2TJ As someone who has one of these radios on order, I'd like to know if this is fake news or true fact: "This rig is copied from the KX-3. I was told this from a reliable source inside Elecraft." Source: https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/lab599-discovery-tx-500.683461/page-2 The radio in question is described here: https://lab599.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Q codes
It was an unwritten rule, but the use of ZBM2 on any circuit was a big no-no, or at least during my time with Naval Security Group. Anytime we had trubs with an outlying station, we would gather up the translog and any other copy of the Comms and up the chain of command it would go...I think I only saw a ZBM2 fly by once while I was out on Guam. It went across one of IO circuits during GW I. Heard thru the grapevine weeks later that Op was relieved...We were required to maintain a copy of the ACP-131 on the watch floor. It made for some interesting reading on slow mid-watches. I recall we came up with all sorts of Q/Z codes that we Zapped back and forth. I think we used INT QBF Mate K quite often in place of ZBM2 Always a good laugh to get a Chief of the Watch to ask what the hell was QBF... There were all kinds of Z codes in use too that we would throw out just to mess with the ops on the other end...Great times during a slow midwatch! Forget off hand what the Z code was for "Your totally distorted"! but after a weeks worth of watchstanding, I would treat the younger Marines on my watch to total distortion down at the E club on the start of our off time and we'd all get to the "point of no return" (forgot that Z code too!)... 73, Todd KH2TJ Good point Andy! QLF seems to refer to sending ability. ZBM2 refers to overall operating ability ... I think ... ACP's 126 and 131 leave a lot to the reader's imagination. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] DZOTA: Dead Zones On The Air
Well, thanks to the burners, most of Gerlach has cell coverage, free wifi, 2m and 440M repeaters - linked to IRLP, and they have even installed their own cell tower out near the Trego Hot Springs for cell coverage out in the Black Rock. It's funny to zip by the hot springs on a 70MPH locomotive and see a cell tower out in the "middle of BFE"! And, they didn't have to disguise it as one of those off colored green looking pine trees - like up near W7RN - to get it "approved"...But I always have the little KX2 with me - just can't use it "locomotive mobile" anymore ;-( 73, Todd KH2TJ and most of Nevada too. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Transmitting audio file
Hello everyone The other day a DX station recorded my transmission and asked me if I’d like to hear how I sound. I said,”sure”, and then he replayed it on the air for me to hear. My question is how do I do this? My soundcard feeds the audio into my MacBook Pro, and the Pizeo app records it. Question how do I key the rig to transmit the recording? tnx in advance 73 todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] San Francisco Chronicle: PG issues unprecedented power shut-off watch for much of Northern California
One of the benefits of living in the northeast counties of California is that we're not on PG$E power Let me know if you ever want to come up and do LASS for CQP - Black Mtn Lookout is rentable with electricity - just have to supply drinking water. You can bring your KX3 and I'll use my KX2 - shouldn't be too hard to beat the current QRP record... 73, Todd KH2TJ From: Walter Underwood “Dang, should have done CQP from there.” __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Rhombic antenna "gain"
Correct. USN had FRD-10's and USAF/US Army had FLR-9's. Lesser know variant of the FRD-10 was called the "Pusher". We had one out on Diego Garcia. About half the size of the FRD-10 iffen I reall correctly. I spent almost 5 1/2 years working at the one at NSGD Guam. 73, Todd KH2TJ >Hi mike, >Wasn't Rota an FRD-10, not an FLR-9? >73 >Frank >W3LPL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] PX3 sold
PX3 has been sold. Thanks for the inquiries. Todd, WA7U __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] P3 monitor has been sold
Thanks for all the inquiries. Todd, WA7U __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] For Sale P3 and PX3
I have two items for sale: #1 Elecraft P3 Monitor with P3 SVGA video FFT adapter and P3 TXMON (DCHF-2000W 1.8-54 Mhz) installed with all cables. New cost approximately $1260.00. Asking $850.00 plus USPS priority shipping and insurance. #2 Elecraft PX3 Panadapter with cables. New cost approximately $650.00. Asking $450.00 plus USPS priority shipping and insurance. These are both estate sale items. I have tested both on my K3 and KX3 stations and they work fine. Both nearly mint condition. Payment by PayPal and US sales only. Questions? Please email me at w...@arrl.net <mailto:w...@arrl.net> 73, Todd, WA7U __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX4 Features ??
There's this one here Carl: https://www.aerial-51.com/alt-512/ Built in sound card. 73, Todd KH2TJ I would like to see a built-in sound card for digital modes. As far as I know there is no small, portable rig that has this feature. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX4
The ALT-512 looks interesting in that regard: https://www.aerial-51.com/alt-512/ 73, Todd KH2TJ From: John Harper But, what all this proves, is what's possible in the form factor in terms of with.without PC and ease of connectivity from keeping audio in a digital format for PC exchange. If Elecraft made a similarly featured KX4 it would sell like hotcakes and would be hitting the sweet spot of how so many people operate today: portable, FT8, CW/phone, with and w/o a PC. What an attractive set of features for new younger hams and those without the ability to have a "proper" antenna. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 waterfall
There was some chatter a couple months back about a board designed by UC6UAA that replaces the KXIO2 board. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Onf63FwbiZo [https://www.bing.com/th?id=OVP.z01a-1Xmnt5M2M01mA9_zQHgFo=Api]<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Onf63FwbiZo> Transceiver Elecraft KX2, I/Q out and time board and PowerSDR. UC6UAA Russia. seg...@mail.ru<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Onf63FwbiZo> Демонстрация работы платы "I/Q выхода и времени". Трансивер KX2 и программа PowerSDR. www.youtube.com Haven't heard much more about it Later, Todd KH2TJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Kx1 for sale with tuner 20 30 40 and 80 .
I have my qrp unit in a case with all add on mods. It works great I even updated to ion batteries for longer life and more power in field. Looking to get 450 complete. I can send pics. Todd Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] 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 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Mobile high power
CHP just did a major upgrade recently (within the past two years) and are still using 39, 42, 44, and 45 MHZ as well as all the VHF/UHF stuff and multiband scanners. I've been told that they run 110 watt low band GE radios. 73, Todd KH2TJ heard (about ten years ago), that 40 MHz band was still used by the highway patrol in California because it propagates better in the mountainous terrain. Perhaps this has changed? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Ideas for an FT8 Radio
Have a look at some of OH8STN's you tube videos. He's done a lot of portable FT8 ops and has a lot of neat ideas... Later, Todd KH2TJ Doug Millar via Elecraft wrote: Ok, I am going out on a limb. I have been trying to imagine an FT8 all in one radio. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX2/KX3 DC Charging
There's not a whole lot of info out there, as well as not many making DC - DC chargers that will work on LiPo or LiFePO4's. I went down this road a couple months back looking for something to run my KX2 mobile out in the boonies and still be able to charge without use of a geny. I stumbled upon an outfit out of VKland that seems to fit the bill. Company called REDARC: https://www.redarc.com.au/battery-chargers/in-vehicle-chargers They do have a US distributor now from what I can tell. Their unit also has Solar input - which would be a plus - and designed to handle the new "smart alternators" that are common on newer vehicles...I didn't know a thing about these newer alternators until I found this site. This is a common deal in VK with all the "overlanders". Dual batteries to run the fridge, radios, and other camp assy's while in the "outback". Charge off of solar while parked, 12vdc while in motion, to keep the LiFePO4's (aux battery) charged. I've used a goal zero inverter, and it works ok - if I don't use it and any radio gear at the same time. ;-) Todd KH2TJ K9MA wrote: Hi Dennis, You're missing the charge controller. Li-Ion batteries are very fussy about the way they are charged. While it would be more efficient to run the charger directly on 12 Volts, such a charger for the Elecraft batteries is not available, as far as I know. Even if it were, it would probably cost more than the inverter. The inverter, of course, also has other uses. Elecraft also makes it very clear that their batteries shouldn't be charged with any other charger, and there are good reasons for that. 73, Scott K9MA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Kx1 support
Is there still support for kx1. Looking at getting a used one which might have a issue with the 80 band. Thanks in advance todd kb3sqw Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K1 Discontinued
Up at Salmoncon this year I had a chance to play with just about every radio Elecraft has come out with, with the exception of the K2. I left my KX2 sit in the tent while I had a chance to take the K1 for a nice test drive one night while sitting around in the pavilion. Great little radio. Wish I would have pulled the trigger on it years ago!I see them quite often at different events for sale, usually going for around $400 - $450 I'm sure I'll see one again this year at Pacificon - and maybe it'll find a place here... ;-) Now that they're on the "endangered list", maybe that price is going up :-( Let me know Skip when you want to do Peavine (before the snow flies) and you can test drive the KX2. Later, Todd KH2TJ Fred Jensen wrote: R.I.P. K1. I never had one, but on a SOTA activation with Rich, NU6T, several years ago, we traded rigs for a bit and I got to run his K1. Really great little radio. I was giving some consideration to selling my K2/10 and getting a KX2, but then I spent some time with the K2 on the air and 86'd that idea. My K2 is likely to be part of my estate. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Band Plans
CHP has totally upgraded their system. They use 39,42,44, and 45MHZ inputs/outputs. Most dispatch comm centers, but not up here in extreme NorCal, repeat the mobiles on the main base dispatch channel. Makes it easier to listen to both sides. They run their extenders in the 700MHZ range using P25 digital. They were supposed to upgrade the whole system to a statewide 700MHZ P25 digital system covering the whole state. But, no money $$$. Imagine that! No more extenders on the old 154.905 freq (was a poor man's radar radar detector!) ;-) When I hear statewide CHP comms, or other state low band Highway Patrol, I know that something is happening on six... Todd KH2TJ Phil Kane wrote: On 8/22/2017 2:14 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: The California Highway Patrol holds on to their 47 MHz frequencies for the same reason. 42 MHz. Augmented by a whole system of VHF and UHF portables working through in-car repeaters into and out of the 42 MHz network. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?
I am planning on being up in the Strawberry Mtn Wilderness area (if it's not saturated with people) south of John Day. I'm hoping to get on with the KX2 for the SEQP as well. Looking to do a couple of SOTA peaks prior to the big event. When I get up there depends on when I get out of Elko. Been stuck over here for going on two days now (work related). Here's a good link I got from W6EU last week. Good Oregon road and webcam info: https://www.tripcheck.com/Pages/RCMap.asp# Oregon has a pretty good linked repeater system: https://www.w7pra.com/ http://www.arrg.org/repeaters.htm The Oregon Connection link comes up as a dead link, so not sure what's going on with that system... Good idea on the RV Svc net. There's also the Jefferson Noon Net daily at noon on 7204 plus or minus, but I think they're mostly NorCal and Reno area ?? I'll be using W7TR for the SEQP from grid DN04ph with KX2 and a 20M EFHW. Sounds like fun! I also read something about some of the rural areas of Oregon not taking ATM debit cards, so carry cash ;-) (I've never experienced that though and Ive played in eastern OR quite a bit - just passing on what I read) I did Salmoncon back in July, and the consensus among some of the group that were heading to the coast said it was going to be pure chaos... 73, Todd KH2TJ Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com [KX3] wrote: Many of us are headed into the solar eclipse zone in the next few days, my family included. We’re leaving today for Ashland, Oregon. Early on Saturday (possibly *very* early), we’ll be driving to a campground in Corvallis, right in the Path of Totality. If you know of any specific networks that are planning to activate for this event, please post that info here (and elsewhere). __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Speaker audio
Hello I just unpacked my K3 after FD and I am not hearing any audio from the built in speaker although I am hearing fine with headphones. This must be something simple. Can anyone help me out? thanks todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area
I've done Diablo several times, usually right before Pacificon. The one time I did North Peak, it was worse RF wise than Diablo. I also found that most times I'd be the only one up there after dark, with the exception of the Park Ranger, and even he was scarce after dark ;-) Iffen I recall correctly, they close the entrance gate after 8pm and you'll have almost the whole park to your self... How about Angel Island? That's a spot on my bucket list one of these days. Black Mtn comes to mind also. SOTA peak and a hike in campground there as well, W6/NC-150: http://www.openspace.org/sites/default/files/map_MB.pdf Have fun and GL! 73, Todd KH2TJ Phil Kane wrote: On 6/6/2017 2:32 PM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote: Ya no campfires.. but this is a good time for Juniper campground at Mt Diablo.. get some elevation on that qrp signal.. SOTA W6/CC-045. you can drive right up to your camp area.. But be aware that Mt. Diablo is "RF city" with all the communication sites up there on both North Peak and South Peak. (I used to maintain one.). Not much HF if any but plenty of VHF, UHF, and microwave. 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 Fan Continues to Run
I had this occur to my KPA500. I had to replace the power supply which cured the problem. Elecraft took care of the replacement cost in my case. Todd, WA7U On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 7:18 AM, Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> wrote: > Apologies, I am not reading well this morning - if the fan continues to > run with the amp turned OFF, then there is something wrong - like the power > supply not turning off. > The fan normally runs briefly when the amp is turned off as a means of > discharging the filter capacitors. > > Contact support > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > -- > Bill, > > Check the menu setting for FAN CTL - any setting other than NOR will cause > the fan to run continuously. > If it runs all the time when set to NOR, contact support. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 5/8/2017 8:30 AM, Bill Gaines wrote: > >> With the amp and rig turned off the fan in the KPA500 continues to run. >> Not just the short interval I was used to it running, but for days it will >> run. >> > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to wa7...@gmail.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Deaf and dumb K3
Thanks to everyone who emailed me suggestions. I left the rig off and left my house for an hour, it's working perfectly again. There must be an intermittent, but I don't know where or what it is. 73 Todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] deaf and dumb K3
Hi, I was just operating on 15 cw working west Africa no problem, changed bands and all of a sudden no audio and no power out! RX ant is not engaged. Does anyone have any suggestions? The radio has been fine last night and 20 minutes ago and again to restate, it has no audio and no power out even into a dummy load Any help would be appreciated thanks todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 for SWL?
This guy puts out a list pretty regularly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FguXf-aalXE=False I still like to listen to RNZI and Radio Australia here on the left coast... Todd KH2TJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Slight distortion on DVR playback
All of a sudden I am experiencing a slight distortion on the playback from my DVR while preparing for Sweepstakes. Mic gain and compression at 15 as always. I had just recorded for CQWW recently and it sounded perfect. Anyone have any ideas what may be causing this? thanks de Todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] proset ic headset for k2 k3 for sale
I have a proset ic that I cant use as I sold my k3. it is working in good shape with adapter for radio. email kb3...@yahoo.com if interested.130 buyer pays shipping . obo. thanks Kb3sqw Todd __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] downloading firmware 5.52 beta
I have followed the instructions as accurately as I know how and now I have the zip file for 5.52 in a folder on my Mac desktop. I have instructed the Utility to go to this folder and then clicked Check Revisions Now, but I am still only seeing V. 5.5 which I just downloaded with ease. Can anyone give me a little assistance tnx in advance 73 todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Bioenno Battery Charger
Jeff, I'd like to hear/see the advantages as well. I've been using a batteryspace.com battery for the past 4 years now on many SOTA activations, a handful of NPOTA activations, and just all around out in the field operating. I have two 10W roll up solar panels fed into the buddipole charge controller and seems to work. I also just picked up Bioenno's 12V 6ah LiFePO4 battery to accompany this set up. I'll be up in Glacier Nat'l Park later this week for some NPOTA fun! David: What caveats? If you don't mind sharing off list? Thanks. 73, Todd KH2TJ David Corsello wrote: My goal was extended, off-grid, portable capability with LiFePO4 and solar charging. I believe I have achieved this with the Bioenno 4.5 Ah battery, PowerFilm R28 rollable solar panel and Genasun GV-5 solar charge controller. (This combination works, but there are some caveats that I won't get into now.) Jeff, for my education would you please explain the advantages of using a balancing charger with a non-self-balancing battery over using a non-balancing, LiFePO4-compatible charger with a self-balancing battery? --Dave __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3 boards
I have a self assembled K3 and at the time I did not want to get the board that had the second SO-239 antenna port but now I do. I do not see it as being available on the Elecraft site. As a matter of fact there is little in the way of further K3 hardware support. Also I wanted to install the KIO3B board with USB and the board that has the 12,10 and 6 meter preamplifiers on it, which is standard on the K3S. Are these boards not possible to be installed on a K3? Thanks to all todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 Video
Just watched a couple of videos too from Jeff, VA2SS @ va2ss.com You guys gonna have these at Seapac next week? If so, I'm on my way up ;-) (I'll probably come up anyway for the SOTA meet/greet pizza bash) Thanks. 73, Todd KH2TJ Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: Here is a new KX2 video of SOTA operation from K0JQZ. It also includes a short unboxing at the beginning. See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mc79PMWJ6_o=youtu.be Great shots of him and WG0AT! 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] PL-259 connectors
Friends, The only PL-259 connectors any amateur should ever use are the ones from Amphenol stamped 83-1SP. If you don't believe me, you can easily discuss this issue with Frank, W3LPL. If you are at Dayton, he'll be covering various topics during Contest University or gabbing with contesters and DXers at the Crowne Plaza. He is a very good person to know if you don't know him already. 73 Todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] RFI and Direct tv or Dish network
Not that I'm a fan of Verizon the company, I'm not, but FIOS will rid you of all RFI blues. My neighbors had Comcast and I would get the dreaded phone call time and again that I was messing up their TV. Thank goodness they are great people. Then they switched to FIOS and now I can contest to my heart's content running 1.5 kW with my 4 element SteppIR 100' above their TV room. No more RFI phone calls! 73 Todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] circuit breaker
Well Ron, I guess there's a first time for everything. Although the radio was deaf and dumb, I had display function and it looked as it normally does after turning on the power. There was just no receive nor output power. I turned it off, pressed the 20 amp circuit breaker on the rear panel and sigs were coming through the headphones and I had full power. Today it's also operating perfectly. 73 Todd > On May 16, 2016, at 3:30 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire <r...@cobi.biz> wrote: > > Todd responded to me off the reflector that he lost all power to the K3 so it > wasn’t the 20A breaker. That only controls power to the KPA3. The front panel > is still powered and the receiver continues to work. > > I suggested it might be the self-resetting breaker inside the K3. That will > turn it off completely. Actually power will still be on the KPA3 module and > anything plugged into the 12V external power connector on the K3 rear panel, > but the K3 itself will look dead with no front panel lights, receive or other > functions until it cools and resets itself. > > I’ve never had an issue with either breaker opening unexpectedly. > > 73, Ron AC7AC > > From: a...@sbcglobal.net [mailto:a...@sbcglobal.net] > Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 12:18 PM > To: Ron D'Eau Claire; 'todd ruby'; 'Elecraft Reflector Reflector' > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] circuit breaker > > I believe Todd is referring to the breaker on the K3, not his house panel > circuit? > Ron has some good advice, but I wonder how common this circuit breaker > operates? > > I looked thru my manual for more info on it. The block diagram shows it as a > 25A fuse, > text and device indicate 20A circuit breaker, but NO info on the type > operating curve, or current vs. time for minimum trip? > > I have a 10A circuit breaker on my 40Ahr battery supply and it has never > tripped. It is a thermal time delay like most house breakers. > > Anyone out there have any clue? Wayne? > > Mike AC5P > > > > On Monday, May 16, 2016 12:28 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire <r...@cobi.biz> wrote: > > > The normal underlying cause for the breaker to open is over-current. That's > a 20A breaker that protects only the KPA3 100 watt amplifier module. The > first thing I'd do is check the current drain from your power supply on the > band where you experienced the problem. First set the power to 10 watts so > the KPA3 is bypassed and note the total current drain key down. Now crank up > the power and see if the part used by the KPA3 is pushing 20A. For example, > if your total current at 10 W was 3A, does the total at 100 watts approach > 23A? IF so, the breaker was simply doing its job. Note that circuit breakers > are not precision devices so it may trip a couple of amperes one way or the > other from 20A. > > A primary reason for excessive KPA3 current is a high SWR on your antenna > system. The higher the SWR, the less efficient the KPA3 becomes and the more > current it has to draw to produce the power. > > A defective breaker can also start tripping at lower currents. > > 73, Ron AC7AC > > -Original Message- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of todd > ruby > Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 9:08 AM > To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector > Subject: [Elecraft] circuit breaker > > Would anyone venture to guess what would cause the circuit breaker to trip > on a K3? Mine did all of a sudden yesterday. Fortunately, my friend > suggested the reset and voila, I am back on the air. But if there is an > underlying cause, I think it would be wise to be aware of it so as to > preclude this episode from repeating. Any thoughts are welcome. > > 73 > > todd > > WB2ZAB > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net/ > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to a...@sbcglobal.net > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] circuit breaker
Would anyone venture to guess what would cause the circuit breaker to trip on a K3? Mine did all of a sudden yesterday. Fortunately, my friend suggested the reset and voila, I am back on the air. But if there is an underlying cause, I think it would be wise to be aware of it so as to preclude this episode from repeating. Any thoughts are welcome. 73 todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Dead K3
Thanks to everyone who gave me some ideas. In fact what I needed to do was to reset the circuit breaker on the K3. All is well 59+20 in France! 73 todd WB2ZAB > On May 15, 2016, at 6:39 PM, David Anderson <gm4...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > > Hi Todd, > > Has there been a power cut? > > No seriously, check if your rig is getting power OK. > > Always start at the Power Station and work your way forward. > > Check connectors and fuses. > > 73 from David GM4JJJ > >> On 15 May 2016, at 23:05, todd ruby <t...@ruby-wine.com> wrote: >> >> This is a new and disturbing issue. I had just made 2 contacts one to Congo >> on CW on 15 one to Serbia on SSB on 20 and I was just monitoring a station >> and reading something when all of a sudden his signal went silent and I had >> no output power whatsoever! I did not touch the radio at all, it just went >> dead on xmit and rx. >> >> Does anyone have any idea what has happened? >> >> thanks in advance >> >> todd >> >> WB2ZAB >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to gm4...@yahoo.co.uk > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Dead K3
This is a new and disturbing issue. I had just made 2 contacts one to Congo on CW on 15 one to Serbia on SSB on 20 and I was just monitoring a station and reading something when all of a sudden his signal went silent and I had no output power whatsoever! I did not touch the radio at all, it just went dead on xmit and rx. Does anyone have any idea what has happened? thanks in advance todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Solar backpacking power advice
I've done this. For a 2 - 3 day trip, you'll be fine with some of the batteries that K9YC mentioned. Bioenno is/was giving a discount to the active SOTA group. In the past, on short trips I've found that if you're not going to stay put in one area, then you wont need solar at all. The LiFePO4's will be plenty. Until I started using the LiFePO4's, I used an Energizer XP8000, roll up thin film panels (2 @10Watts), and the solar charger that the Buddipole guys sell. It's what I had from days of playing out in the hills. The Energizer is slick in that it will take 19V from the panels and charge, while also providing several outputs for laptop, cell phones, radios, etc. Kinda pricey though. I stay with the 12.6V LiFePO4's. When not playing radio, can be used for other camp chores/duties like LED lighting, cell phone, camera, etc etc Have fun. 73, Todd KH2TJ Joe Moffatt wrote: Anyhow, I am trying to figure out what to use for portable solar rechargeable power while backpacking in the mountains. My typical trip will be 2-3 days, a few hours a day operating primarily CW. 5 watts is fine for CW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Decoding high speed CW
USN still has the CTR rating and teaches Morse Intercept Ops at Corry Station, Pensacola, Florida. http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=92864 Prior to being located at Corry, Morse Intercept Ops (CTR's) were trained at Fort Devens, MA. I attended Manual Morse Radio Op School at NTTC San Diego. Most students at the time came from the SEAL community and/or Marine Recon BN's, with the exception of a few of us Marines who were shipping over into the SIGINT/EW MOS's... Todd KH2TJ CT Marine Walter Underwood wrote: As far as I can tell, Morse is entirely a hobby now. Maritime radio stopped monitoring Morse on 12 July 1999. I did some searches and I don’t think the US military offers a Morse skill rating now. On Mar 29, 2016, at 5:34 PM, lstavenhagen<lstavenha...@hotmail.com> wrote: So... this may be too far OT and forgive me for being ignorant, but I'm genuinely curious. Is Morse used at all anymore in any commercial or military enterprises? Or is amateur radio "it" for CW these days? I honestly don't know if we're the only ones left using it on planet Earth or not LS W5QD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Dead K3 all of a sudden
Hello I was just on 20M everything working perfectly. I went up to take a shower, came back down and now there is 0W output power, all TX calibrations have failed and I can’t hear any signals on any band. Would could possibly happened. Any ideas would be much appreciated, 73 todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft K2/10 For Sale
For SaleElecraft K2 / 10 watt TranceiverOptions include SSB / 160 meter /KDSP2 /Internal ATU /RS232 / MH2 hand micBuilt by Larry (AE4LD) of LNR PrecisionAligned and calibrated by Don Wilhelm W3FPRLike new conditionPrice $750.00 & you pay to shipAdditional items to go with the K2 ...Vibroplex Code Warrior JR / Iambic Paddle ... $70.00OHR/WM-2 qrp watt meter w/ power on LED ... $100.00Package price .. $900.00 and I'll pay USPS shippingPics of meter and paddle available upon request.PayPal OKPlease note: Radio must sell before I sell meter or paddle. Please contact me off list at n...@live.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft website and Fios
From what I can determine, some areas in the US can not get the HTML of the site to open using Fios, regardless of the browser. I just sent 10 successful pings with an average time of 77 ms. The trace route did not time out and got to elecraft.com <http://elecraft.com/> in 77 ms. I spoke to a 4th level tech who along with 2 of her colleagues raised the site with no problems. They were not here in MD though. I also have heard a user in Plano, TX with the same issue. Since it’s the weekend, let’s see if they can get to the bottom of it by next week. 73 todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] line out plug dimensions
Hi all Is the line out jack for a ⅛” plug? thanks todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] saving 2 TX EQ settings
I have 2 very different microphones each of which would need its own TX EQ settings that would be very different. Is it possible to save each of them and be able to “toggle” back and forth between the settings if I changed mics? tnx es 73 todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] TS-990 (Don Wilhelm)
Don, Nice analogy. Catch and release fishing. So, you can sit quietly by the stream and wait for a rise or use a full color fish finder while trolling. I like to do both styles of fishing and both forms of radio operation. Both take skill and a knowledge of how to use the basic tools. To each his own, because the one thing we won't hold back is the rate and pace of innovation. Might as well enjoy whatever is in front you and roll with the changes. For what it is worth, at least the guy operating from a spot probably got the split set correctly via the automatic QSX features offered by many programs. Many Old Schoolers still can't get that correct (Just some levity and not a poke at anyone). I make that mistake all the time when I stumble upon a new one starting up split. 73, Todd. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Re-TS-990-Don-Wilhelm-tp7600124p7600132.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Software suggestions for KX3
Another vote for Win4K3suite plus DXlabs. Asus Xonar U7 for the sound system. See the sound card comparison on Telepost Inc. http://www.telepostinc.com/soundcards.html With the above combo, you get point and click tuning and the integration of third party apps and other hardware/software is great. 73, Todd. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Software-suggestions-for-KX3-tp762p7600052.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] switching VFO A knob to B VFO
Is it possible when operating split to use the larger A VFO knob to control the B VFO and the smaller B knob to set the A VFO freq? I am asking this as I will be operating W1AW/3 and if I have to work split it would be easier to leave the xmit freq controlled by the smaller knob and tune the “spread” with the large VFO A knob. I hope I made sense and would appreciate any suggestions. tnx 73 todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] stumbled on a solution
I had been trying to find out why when using external spkrs the balance was off to one channel over the other. The solution is to turn off the AFX and you have perfectly balanced spkrs. The AFX with headphones I find to be a must however. 73 Todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] firmware upgrade
I currently have firmware version 4.67 loaded on my K3. I just downloaded and installed the latest firmware utility for Mac OS, 1.14. When I click on check for new files, I am told the latest file is 4.67 when in fact on the website it is indicated that version 4.86 is available along with accompanying DSP firmware. Why can I not load this latest version of K3 firmware? Why does it not show up when I click “check for new files”? Thanks in advance todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [P3] Center Freq Left Edge Command
Jim AB3CV wrote
I've been scanning the P3 Programmers manual looking for a way to combine
commands to achieve the effect of making the VFO-A frequency set to the
left edge of the display.
I found a way to trick the P3 into setting the frequency to the left edge
for USB, Data, RTTY and CW or right for lower sideband. It is a combination
of K3 and P3 commands which are mode dependent. I wanted to be able to look
at a signal with a narrowed span with the carrier at the edge. I use DXLabs
Commander to execute the macro commands. It ends up tickling the P3 to do
what you want. I included examples for USB and LSB. I have versions for
CW, Data and RTTY as well. I know it looks silly from a command standpoint
but it works pretty repeatably. I use a series of ifmode statements in
Commander to pick the correct macro commands based on mode {not shown}. The
result when the commands execute is the Carrier goes to the edge and then
the span is set 4.5Khz so you can look at the signal your listening to
across the full display.
Try this for USB: [The wait is a delay that is specific to Commander's
macro language]
'dn4;
'#CTF+000;
'#spn20;
'#fxt0;
wait
wait
'up5;
'#fxt1;
wait
wait
'#spn45;
'dn5;
'up4;
LSB I use this:
'up4;
'#CTF+000;
'#spn20;
'#fxt0;
wait
wait
'dn5;
'#fxt1;
wait
wait
'#spn45;
'up5;
'dn4;
Hope this helps. I use it all the time with commander.
73, Todd K1TM
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[Elecraft] stereo channel output balance
Is there any way to control the balance on the output coming from the spkr output jack on the back panel? I have a pair of KLM mini monitors but one side sounds louder that the other. When I swap speaker wires the other channel gets louder so I am hoping there is a way to even the stereo balance if there is one. thanks in advance 73 Todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] APF
Dear List Readers Eureka moment! I finally figured out how to use the APF effectively, and it really does work on digging out weak sigs. XZ1Z was virtually indecipherable until I started messing with the APF. All of a sudden, I heard him Q5 (enough) to hear him come back to me distinctly. Thank you Elecraft and thank you Zorro! 73 todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] APF
I have received 2 inquiries about how to use the APF. Well, I’ll put it to you this way. I used to be a photographer and used a 5X7 view camera. The image on the viewing glass was upside down, both the front (lens board) and rear (view glass) board swiveled from side to side and up and down. It was very frustrating for a 20 year old perfectionist to figure out how to manuever either of the boards together or individually to get the desired image. My teacher was very Zen about it. He said “F….k with it until it looks right. Basically this is what I did to pull in Zorro in Myanmar who was a hair above the noise level. Every time I used the APF previously I got too much ringing and couldn’t hear the signal I wanted to zero in on. Truly, today it was a matter of opening up the width and lowering the shift to get rid of the ring, then playing with the two until I could hear his signal at its best. Switching back to the regular roofing filter (400 hz) didn’t cut it. The APF isolated Zorro enough to copy him Q5. So my answer and my future technique will rely on messing with both the width and the shift until you can get rid of the ring and eke out the signal. I am sure Don Wilhelm, Wayne and Jim Brown will weigh in on me being overly simplistic but it worked for me and we are both in each others log! 73 todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] XVTR IF BAND CAN NOW BE 10 OR 18 MHZ
Not being as technically savvy as many here on the reflector, can someone tell me the benefits and theory behind the differences in using these two IF freqs. in the XVTR? thanks in advance todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] making an MP3 file
Can anyone assist me on how to take a off air recorded signal that’s on the K3’s DVR and convert it into an MP3 file that I could email? thanks in advance todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Software Updates
I'm just wondering id Elecraft plans to have any software updates for the K3 in 2014 ? 73 de N4LA / ToddDenton, NC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] rtty via cw paddle
I tried working ZS9MADIBA today and he kept coming back saying my settings must be wrong because I was not printing correctly. So indeed I changed the Mark to 2125 hz from 915 but that did not help either. He thought I was reversed but when I pressed reverse data, I could no longer read him so that was not the solution. Can any of you RTTY guys help me out? thanks in advance todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Accuracy of clock
I wonder how easy/hard it would be to have the radio poll 10Mhz (like the atomic clocks do) every so often when powered on, to keep the time more accurately. That would be a pretty cool feature. Todd, K4MSW On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 1:09 PM, Esquer Dave dave.esq...@gmail.com wrote: Yep, mine drifts and I’ve had it up to a couple of minutes off. Surprisingly, for a week’s time, it can be about a minute or so off. I will pay more attention and keep track. Dave, K6WDE Begin forwarded message: From: Gary Hawkins g...@hawkins-zhu.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] [KX3} Accuracy of clock Message-ID: 529bbfd0.1090...@hawkins-zhu.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Hi all, Does anyone know how accurate is the clock on KX3? The reason I ask is because I activated a local SOTA peak last weekend and did another peak this weekend. After setting the clock accurately last weekend, I did not think about checking it this weekend but half way through this weekend's activation I noticed my UTC time setting was 1hr and 17 mins off! While it was easy enough to correct the log, is the clock expected to drift this much in a week? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] APF
Can someone explain how to engage and use the Audio Peak Filter on the K3? thanks in advance todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] creating an audio file to email
Is there a way to take a recording off the DVR to create an MP4 audio file that I can email as an attachment? I was recorded by a station who sent me one and I would like to do the same. tnx 73 Todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KX3 Ordered - Battery/Power Questions
Greetings Elecraft group, Todd Atkins K4MSW here. I've been QRT for some time but recently ordered the KX3 kit loaded up with all options and about to jump back in the hobby again. I am needing to place an order for some power options and wanted to run this by you guys, first. I did attempt to search the reflector for battery info but a lot of it looks old/outdated and I'm getting older too, so I need some guidance/advice. 1. As for internal batteries, seems that a good deal is the Sanyo Eneloop XX 2500mAh LSDs. I can get 8 of these on Amazon for $30.24 shipped. Are these adequate? Also, the internal battery charger on the KX3 will charge these just fine (probably overnight) so I don't need a separate charger, correct? 2. I'd like to have a power cord/wall cord just in case I'm outta batteries or need to operate at home. I want the full 10-12 watts out of the rig, so I realize I need a proper 13v+ clean supply. I found one on Allelectronics for $16.00 http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/PS-154/15VDC-4A-SWITCHING-POWER-SUPPLY/1.html and the specs are: Model # SPU-45. Input: 100-240V 50/60Hz, 1.2A Max. Output: 15Vdc, 4A. 6' cord with right-angle 2.1mm coax power plug, center positive. Would this one be ok? 3. I do want to be able to get the 10-12W portable as well, so I'm hunting for reasonably priced LIPO, LiFePO4, or A123 but I'd rather not have to mess with a voltage limiter, etc. I've looked at the A123's sold on the Buddipole site but they are a bit expensive. The 4S1P and the Cellpro Multi4 Charger combined are about $175. Can anyone comment on this brand? I know Buddipole puts APP connectors on the battery and charger which is nice. Any other more cost effective options you guys have used successfully? 4. Anyone have link for an appropriate power cable that plugs into a car cigarette lighter? Would it be safe to go straight into the KX3 from the cigarette lighter, or maybe fuse is needed? Many thanks in advance guys. Sorry if I've asked for information already covered. Links and references to previous threads, sources, and articles would be great, and of course your replies/advice are appreciated. 73 de Todd, K4MSW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] ERR 12 V message
I just got this error message for the first time on my K3 after a normal tune up on 20M. Now I have no use of the KPA3 and the the LPA I running at 75° C! Not good. I also received the message telling me to check the circuit breaker. The three FETs on the LPA are 6 months old and mounded with the correct heat dissipating washers. I had been using the radio earlier in the day and operation was perfectly normal Any guidance? Thanks 73 Todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] blinking NB indicator
Can someone tell me why the NB has begun blinking on my K3 main read out when I have the noise blanker engaged? Tnx Todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] blinking NB indicator
Thanks Dave and everyone else. The answer was right in front of my nose! 73 todd WB2ZAB On Jun 25, 2013, at 3:58 PM, dave ho13d...@gmail.com wrote: See manual . . . noise blanker section . . . page 25 . . . 73 de dave ab9ca/4 On 6/25/13 2:53 PM, todd ruby wrote: Can someone tell me why the NB has begun blinking on my K3 main read out when I have the noise blanker engaged? Tnx Todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] external speakers
Tony A very simple and elegant hook-up. I had the speakers working in minutes. Tnx 73 Todd WB2ZAB On Jun 17, 2013, at 2:20 PM, Anthony Scandurra K4QE k...@att.net wrote: Todd, This will do it for you. All Radio Shack parts. One Y adapter -274-375 One audio extension cord - 42-2492 Two audio cables - 42-2434 Plug audio extension cable into K3. Plug Y-adapter into extension cable. Plug both audio cables into Y-adapter. Attach wires from audio cables to speakers. 73, Tony K4QE -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of todd ruby Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 1:52 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] external speakers I am trying to install a pair of KLH 970A outboard spkrs to my K3. The back panel of the radio has one ⅛ stereo phone jack. The speakers have a + and - output on each speaker. My question, as dumb as it sounds is, how do I connect the wires from the speakers to the lone ⅛ stereo plug? thanks 73 todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] external speakers
I am trying to install a pair of KLH 970A outboard spkrs to my K3. The back panel of the radio has one ⅛ stereo phone jack. The speakers have a + and - output on each speaker. My question, as dumb as it sounds is, how do I connect the wires from the speakers to the lone ⅛ stereo plug? thanks 73 todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] FS: K3/100 with ATU
I'm selling my K3 serial number 6565. Built by me about 1 year ago. Works perfectly. Looks new. Includes: KPA100 100-watt amplifier KAT3 automatic antenna tuner KXV3A transverter interface KFL3A 400-hertz 8-pole filter 2.7-kHz 5-pole filter power cable, all manuals Pictures available. Asking $2100, includes shipping to US. Please contact me off list. Thanks, Todd, AE3K __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] P3/SVGA used as modem for DxLab WWW or other apps
Giorgio, I played around with WinWarbler by creating a modem definition for the K3 and added it to modem list similar to what you have for the KAM. (FYI...I still use my Kam+ with the K3 for RTTY and CW). As long as Commander is not running and no P3 attached, I was able to use the TTn; command to flow the decoded text to WinWarbler. Dave needs to take a try at using the TB command approach to facilitate a real terminal that would allow Commander to remain running and allow the decode and transmit available to the WinWarbler user. When I poked him last, he said he needed access to a K3. 73, Todd. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-SVGA-used-as-modem-for-DxLab-WWW-or-other-apps-tp7570082p7573460.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Thanks for the RIT tip.
Mike, That was useful. Setting the Config:VFO CRS also sets the Mic up/down button step size. I have a little box with two buttons beside the keyboard that was tuning in 1khz steps, and is now .5khz steps. That is much more useful when tuning SSB bands. I had not connected the VFO CRS setting with the step size of the up/down buttons. Thanks. Glad I tried the different setting. 73, Todd. Mike Rodgers wrote I don't remember but someone a week or so ago was talking about vfo tuning rates and using the RIT knob for tuning with RIT off. I've set the RIT for 0.5kc rate. This allows you to leave VFO in in fine rate and use the RIT knob for coarse/fast qsy or band scanning. How sweet it is. Thanks. It's covered in the manual,configuration menu section under VFO CRS. 73 Mike R -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Thanks-for-the-RIT-tip-tp7573363p7573374.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Software
I posted an early version of my controls in the yahoo files section at the request of others, many months ago at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/files/ So, look for Commander K3.exe It has a complete commander implementation with macro's and sliders to control the K3 and P3. The sliders and macro's are interwoven so pressing a control button sometimes changes a slider to give a visual representation. The files are explained in a pdf posted with the self extracting archive. You can look at the panel shots (Commander panel shots v.1.pdf ) to get an idea if you would be interested. It was an early attempt, I have changed things around a lot since, and added other macro buttons. For instance I have one that allows me to zoom in on a SSB signal and fill the pan display with it without having to settle for the base band starting in the center of the display. Others have posted macro's in the DXLab files section: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dxlab/files/Command%20Sequences%20%26%20Sliders/Elecraft/ In the end you need to understand how Commander works for creating macro's and what is possible in the K3 command reference to make sense of this, but when you do it opens up all sorts of possibilities beyond simply replicating the front panel or config controls. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Software-tp7562908p7572885.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Foot switch
The Linemaster Clipper is totally bombproof and will out live you and me. I love mine and since my mike is connected to the front panel, I plug the foot switch into the adapter. It's heavy enough to stay in place on a tiled floor and you can pound the day lights out of it during a contest. 73 Todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] VOX on the K3
I only use VOX on the K3. Set correctly (using the noise gate), even with my amp's fan running just feet away, I have no issues with false triggering, or clipped syllables. I use a headset when I want to put my feet up and sit back, or a Heil Gold line mike on a boom with a shock mount. It is the best VOX operation of any rig that I have used in 35 years of operating. I highly recommend you try it. 73, Todd. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/VOX-on-the-K3-tp7570165p7570181.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Remote VFO tuning control
I like operating from the keyboard and mouse whenever possible, but sometimes a hardware device that does not require the computer to be on is best. (For reference: I am currently running a hybrid approach to handle frequency changes. In SSB as an example, the majority of the time I run DXLabs with the mouse selecting Commander and a 100hz tuning rate, the radio is set to coarse tune at 1Khz steps. Fine tuning is done using the mouse wheel, but I created a 2 button (1x1.5 box) controller that sits beside the keyboard to do coarse tuning. I press the up/down buttons to make steps and the mouse wheel to correct for folks running .5khz center frequencies or older rigs.) I would love a knob that plugs into the K3, that has buttons to program, that also selects between coarse and fine tuning. 73, Todd -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-suggestion-tp7568165p7568413.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 won't power up... ???
Hello. I was using my K3 this morning and suddenly it just shut off. I thought it may be the power supply . so I switched to another one. when I hook the red/black DC power cord up to power supply the power supply won't turn on .. but if I unhook the power cord, the power supply will work as it should. Both power supplies work fine with my little FT 857D. I checked the fuse on the back of the K3 to see if it had been tripped but all seems to be ok. When I turn the power supply on ... it will turn on for a spli second and go right back off. Any suggestions on how to get the K3 to power up again ? Thanks... N4LA / Todd __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 roofing filter touching DC jack
Hi Mike, I had to file off the small bumps on the edge of the filter circuit board to get mine to fit properly. This was okayed by Elecraft. Be sure to wear an ESD strap while doing this. Just a thought. Todd Sent from my iPhone On Sep 30, 2012, at 11:41 AM, Mike Weir ve3...@hotmail.com wrote: Good afternoon all, almost done putting my KX3 kit together I have the roofing filter installed and when asked to on page 32 of assembly manual to fit the top and bottom covers of the KX3 I have a fitting issue. The top left is not fitting flush as is the top right corner is. It seems to me the DC jack is bottoming out on the roofing filter board. I have removed the roofing filter board and all fits fine. I have very carefully looked to see if the roofing filter is seated and it is also the long screw fit no problem into the roofing filter board to hold it in place as well...any ideas?? Mike VE3WDM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] New beta K3 firmware!
Don't we already have the option to beta the feature to use the FM filter for AM via macro's. I'm not sure which way to spin the VFO dial for the band width selection, but the macro seems simple enough to build. To set to AM with the filter set to 13Khz and needing to go to 6Khz: MN038; FLx BW SWT11; press [1] UP; run the vfo dial to the setting for a narrower filter (might be down I'm not at the rig) MD5; Set the rig to AM mode MN255; exit the menu FM Mode: MN038; FLx BW SWT11; press [1] DN; run the vfo dial to the setting for a narrower filter (might be up I'm not at the rig) MD4; Set the rig to FM mode MN255; exit the menu So, anyone that wants to beta the feature just needs to build a couple of macro's? I did not read the whole thread, but this seems obvious. I'll try it tonight. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-RF-feedback-tp7561833p7563212.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Software
Have you looked at DX Labs Commander? The macro capabilities let you adjust pretty much anything that can be set in the K3 via software control. You need to do the customization by developing the macro's, but the end results are very good. I run the K3/P3 completely from the keyboard and the mouse. The mouse wheel dials the frequency up and down. Fkeys are set for frequent operations, and sliders and soft buttons do the rest. Each macro can have up to 32 steps. The only bug I have found is that the NR settings won't change using the UPB and DNB commands, but that is a K3 known bug. 73, Todd -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Software-tp7562908p7562945.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 and AL-811 amplifier interfacing...
The AL-811 manual states that Relay: keys amplifier when grounded. Sources +12 VDC open circuit and supplies 100mA when grounded. A built-in pulse canceling diode protects the exciter. The K3 is pretty robust KEY OUT (RCA/Phono) is the amplifier T-R relay keying output, capable of keying up to +200VDC @ 5A. The relay coils back emf is contained by the diode across it. So, no issues switching the AL-811. 5A's and 200Vdc withstand voltage, beats 100ma and an applied 12Vdc source all day long. 73 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-and-AL-811-amplifier-interfacing-tp7561650p7562241.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] XG3 synthesizer question
The schematic on page 25 of the XG3 manual shows that U1 is a CS2100, which I assume is a Cirrus Logic CS2100-CP (the one with I2C). The datasheet says (as I understand it) that the output frequency from the chip is 6 to 75 MHz (pin 3). The Elecraft specs say the unit outputs 1.5 MHz to 200 MHz (with harmonics also usable up to 1.4 GHz). So I'm trying to square the CS2100 datasheet with the manual, at least as I understand them both. Specifically: 1. How does the XG3 operate below 6 MHz? 2. How does the XG3 operate above 75 MHz? And even more specifically: 3. If the XG3 is set to 144 MHz, is the resulting square wave 144 MHz, or a subharmonic? I'd also be very curious to know if anybody's measured the phase noise at different distances from the carrier. The manual indicates -105 dBc/Hz, but doesn't say how far this is from the carrier. A plot would be very interesting. Todd, AE3K __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] P3 Problem
Hello ... Over the past couple of weeks I've noticed the screen on the P3 will disappear and turn white for a split second ... It would do this every couple of minutes. Now the screen is blank and completely white ... none of the buttons have any effet on the P3 . Any suggestions ? N4LA / Todd __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Headset recommendation for the K3
Hello to all on the list I'm a relatively new K3 owner, and this is my first post to the group. I purchased my K3 back in March ( SN# 5331 ) and just recently purchased the P3 ( SN# 1435 ). First of all let me say the customer service is hands down the best I've ever experienced, and the user group has been a wonderful help to me, as I learn the art of operating my K3 !! I enjoy both SSB and CW although I don't ragchew using CW, I do chase and work DX in that mode. I have tried various headsets with my K3 including the Yamaha, that so many here on the list recommend. I have found a new headset that I like better than any I have tried, and I just wanted to recommend it to the group. I enjoy both SSB DXing and contesting and this headset is great for all SSB applications. It's the Turtle Beach / Ear Force Z1 ... Its a light weight gaming headset designed for PC's and it's only $29.95 ... I picked it up at Walmart. The sound of this little headset on both TX RX will surprise you !! For more info on the headset ... go to my blog at www.n4la.com Thanks for all the tips everyone, and yes I'm a very satisfied K3 owner !! 73 de N4LA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 7QP
- Original Message - From: Gary Gregory Kati, You go girl! Grin 9 Years old...WOW, that's cool! Here's a real short, like 3 seconds, video I took of Katie last year up at K5RC's. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RQhhqV3OVQ Would have been longer had it not been for a camera malfunction. But, there's always tomorrow ;-) And I think Katie is 12yrs old. Fred; Looking forward to meeting you finally. I'll be up at Tom's for 7QP too! 73, Todd KH2TJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Knob
What's they quickest way to get a replacement knob for the AF gain control? Tnx 73 Todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] ftp file
I am trying to download the 2.76 beta firmware. I have gone to the FTP site and clicked on the link for the file but the page comes up empty no file at all any help? 73 de todd WB2ZAB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] (no subject)
I am getting an error message when trying to xmit in AM ERR TxF. I have the 6.2 khx filter in and turned on and assigned for AM TX. What else should i be doing to make this work? Tnx todd WB2ZAB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] AM
My problem was that the bandwith setting for the AM filter was incorrectly set at 6.2 Khz and not 6.0Khz. Once this was changed the rig became fully functional on AM. Thanks to Wayne and Don W3FPR for their emails. 73 de todd WB2ZAB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] saving RX EQ per mode
Is it possible to save separate RX EQ settings for different modes, ie. one set for CW and one for SSB? tnx in advance 73 de todd WB2ZAB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 wattmeter
My K3 wattmeter readings have never matched those on my inline WX0B Power Master. it has always been high by 5-8 watts. Any way to have the K3 output read more accurately? 73 de todd WB2ZAB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] fan speed
my fans make no noise at all. my question is: how do you change the fan speed? tnx 73 de todd WB2ZAB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] PA Temp
Would anyone know: What would be the upper limits of PA temperature in ºC? Also is there a way to go back to the original freq after calling up a freq in a memory slot? TNX 73 de todd WB2ZAB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Small Blank Panel
Greetings, I am slowly working on K3 #1934 and have hit a snag on p. 25 of the K3 Kit Assembly Manual. I am about to install the KIO3 interface and, as the KXV3 option is backordered, I am instructed to mount the small blank panel on the rear panel (Fig. 31). However, after having spent an hour going through everything (I think), including all the mailing boxes and packaging materials, I just can't find the dang thing! Does anyone recall where this little critter might have been hiding in your kit material? Please respond directly, as I receive postings in digest form, and I would like to get a few hours of building in yet this evening. 73 Todd N9NE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: K3 Small Blank Panel
Ahem... As Gilda Radner was fond of saying, Never mind! I do have the KXV3 in hand after all (and thus have no need of the small blank panel), so I'll turn tail and creep back down into the basement to continue assembly. There, the mandatory one mistake is out of the way with clear sailing ahead 73 Todd N9NE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] key out not tripping relay
I have just successfully loaded latest beta firmware and now the K3 will not trip the relay in the ameritron as it had before. ihave the same key out connection that was untouched but maybe i need to reconfig something? 73 de todd WB2ZAB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
