Re: [Elecraft] [OT?] Changing which hand you send with

[William Ravenel]

I’m right handed but decided I’d use a paddle left handed fore ease of taking 
notes. In my case I left the paddle sense alone (dahs on right paddle) to 
facilitate sharing without reversing. Didn’t see how this would be harder and 
it hasn’t been.

Will, AI4VE
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[Elecraft] P3 is SOLD

[Will Ravenel]

My P3 has sold.

Will, AI4VE
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[Elecraft] P3 for Sale

[Will Ravenel]

I’m selling my P3, serial number 3250, panadapter in order to raise funds for 
additional purchases. I'm the original owner and assembler. It has been used 
with a K3 in a smoke free, air conditioned environment and is 100% operational 
and in 9/10 condition. The P3 includes:

- Elecraft P3-K  SN 3250
- Elecraft P3 High Performance Panadapter 
- Power Cable
- RS232 DE-9 Cable
- P3 Panadapter Owner’s Manual, Rev D, Dec 5, 2013

I’m asking $550 including CONUS shipping.

Please contact me if interested or with questions:

Will Ravenel, AI4VE
w...@ravenel.us
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] SOLD

[Will Ravenel]

The K3 has SOLD

> On Apr 18, 2017, at 11:57 PM, Will Ravenel <w...@ravenel.us> wrote:
> 
> Selling my K3/100 Ser #3856. It has been upgraded to the new KSYN3A for main 
> and sub receivers, so has most of the performance of a K3S. Includes manuals, 
> Fred Cady’s 3rd edition K3/P3 book, Rose Kopp dust cover and K3 DXpedition 
> model bag with foam front and back panel protection, and power cord. Other 
> included options:
>  
> - KAT3, K3 ATU Modular Kit 

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[Elecraft] [K3] K3 For Sale

[Will Ravenel]

Selling my K3/100 Ser #3856. It has been upgraded to the new KSYN3A for main 
and sub receivers, so has most of the performance of a K3S. Includes manuals, 
Fred Cady’s 3rd edition K3/P3 book, Rose Kopp dust cover and K3 DXpedition 
model bag with foam front and back panel protection, and power cord. Other 
included options:
 
- KAT3, K3 ATU Modular Kit 
- KSYN3AUPG, KSYN3A Upgrade Kit  
- KRX3A-K, K3 2nd RX Modular Kit (incl. KSYN3A synthesizer)
- KIO3, K3 I/O Interface Option
- KXV3A, K3 Transverter Interface Option (P3 ready)
- KUSB, Universal Serial Bus Adapter 
- KFL3A-2.7K, 2.7 KHz 5 Pole Filter on main and sub rcvr boards
- KFL3A-500, 500Hz, 5 Pole Filter 
- KFL3A-400, 400Hz, 8 Pole Filter 
- Inrad 700 Hz filter 
- KFL3A-600, 600Hz AM Filter  
- KBPF3, K3 General Coverage Receiver Module  
- K3SSKT, K3 Stainless H/W Kit

Non-smoking environment, I am original owner, cosmetically 9/10.
Will ship double boxed and insured within CONUS - $2550.
Contact me at 336-210-8966 or ai...@arrl.net  if 
interested or with questions.


 


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Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

[Will Ravenel]

I use MacLoggerDX for my logging program and it automatically applies split to 
my K3 when selecting a frequency that is spotted as working split. Works great 
for hunting DX but you’re on your own again in a contest where using spotting 
aids is not allowed. In this case I’ve become accustomed to looking for the VFO 
B marker in the P3 display to be sure I’ve got split applied.

Will, AI4VE
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Re: [Elecraft] K1 Kit display back light

[Will Ravenel]

I've also installed the backlight retrofit and did not find it particularly 
difficult - just a little tedious. The tedious part is removing the remnants of 
the old LED pins and cleaning the holes after snipping the LED off. 

It helps to have a good solder sucker and braid. Just put on some soothing 
music, take your time, follow the directions, and try not to breathe too much 
of the solder fumes. 

Will, AI4VE

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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Perfect for Field Day SP ... Limited Production 700 Hz 8-Pole Filters

[Will Ravenel]

Jim,

It is obvious that you understand how the K3 works and that the use of a 700 Hz 
filter doesn't match your operating style. It is just as obvious to me that 
some other operators, also with very good understandings of the K3, find it 
useful. 

Can't we just chalk it up to personal preference without insulting those who 
like to listen with a broader bandwidth than you but still would like the 
protection a roofing filter provides against strong signals outside that 
bandwidth?

Will, AI4VE

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Re: [Elecraft] Firmware

[Will Ravenel]

Thank you, Wayne. The APF - 1Hz tuning glitch was the last little nuisance on 
my list for the way I operate the KX3. Certainly not a major flaw. More of a 
minor inconvenience. Seeing it addressed is unlike anything I've experienced as 
a consumer.

The technology company where I used to work chose for their motto: Flawless 
execution - continuous improvement. Many of us realized that this was nonsense 
- if you truly have flawless execution, continuous improvement would not be 
necessary. Few, if any, designs are flawless - even those from Elecraft. But I 
believe that you guys surpass all others in your industry at continuous 
improvement. Keep up the good work. It's much appreciated.

Will, AI4VE

On Jul 28, 2013, at 1:48 AM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote:

 Coincidentally, there will be a new release of KX3 firmware next week (beta) 
 with the CW-in-SSB-mode feature working. Also managed to get in another minor 
 improvement, to APF, where the status of 1-Hz tuning is preserved when APF is 
 turned on/off.
 
 73,
 Wayne
 N6KR
 
 On Jul 27, 2013, at 12:00 PM, Richard Thorpe kis...@me.com wrote:
 
 Is it time for some great and useful new firmware for our Elecraft products?
 
 K6CG/VE1
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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] - APF with v1.41 F/W

[William Ravenel]

David,

The KX3 has had this feature since day one. When I asked about it Wayne 
replied that it was on the list. I'm sure it's not high on that list given 
all the other development going on at Elecraft and I've become used to hitting 
the RATE button after using APF to return to 1Hz tuning, but I trust it will be 
fixed sometime in the future.

Will, AI4VE

On Apr 4, 2013, at 11:48 PM, David G4DMP wrote:

 After switching off APF I find that the display goes from 1Hz increments
 to 10Hz.  I have to press RATE to go back to 1Hz increments.  Is this
 normal or is it a glitch with the 1.41 beta firmware?
 
 73 de David G4DMP
 
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[Elecraft] [KX3] OFS/VFO B Knob Muting in Text Decode

[William Ravenel]

I searched the archives and could not find reference to the following issue 
I've observed on my KX3:

I don't normally use the text decode feature but was playing with it today and 
noticed that rotating the OFS/VFO B knob after setting TEXT DECODE resulted in 
strong muting of the receiver. The muting appears to be related to the knob 
rotation rather than the specific setting selected. I first noticed it when 
changing from TX ONLY to RX THR1 but experimentation revealed that even turning 
the knob counterclockwise while displaying DEC OFF would mute the receiver. It 
sometimes took rotation through two settings such as from TX ONLY to RX THR2, 
or counterclockwise through two clicks while on DEC OFF to mute. Once muted 
the receiver remained muted as the knob was rotated and could only be corrected 
by unsetting and re-setting TEXT DECODE or tapping ATU TUN. The muting occurs 
even when the ATU is bypassed or when NOT INST is selected. This requires 
cycling power to recover normal receive levels. The muting is severe, with the 
resulting audio level between the normal ATT 20db redu
 ction and disconnecting the antenna. Setting ATT while muted has no effect on 
audio level. I hear a popping noise in the audio with every selection of the 
OFS/VFO B knob when in TEXT DECODE mode only (no noise when rotating through 
menu selections or any other mode that I have used).

Has anyone else experienced this? Can anyone give me a suggestion as to what 
might be the problem?

Thanks,

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[Elecraft] [KX3] APF Tuning Rate

[William Ravenel]

Forgive me if this has been raised before. A quick search of the archives 
didn't find it.

When tuning at a 10Hz rate, pushing the APF button changes the tuning rate to 
the 1Hz rate, which is appropriate for the fine tuning required of the APF 
feature. Pushing the APF button again changes back to the original 10Hz tuning 
rate, as it should. I often prefer to tune CW slowly through the band at the 
1Hz rate and frequently use the APF feature for weak signals. In this case when 
I push the APF button the 1Hz rate is preserved. Pushing APF again to exit that 
feature, however, changes the tuning rate to 10Hz requiring that I push the 
rate button to return to the original 1Hz tuning.

Please add this to the list of minor inconveniences that should be fixed after 
more pressing software mods are completed.

Thanks,

William Ravenel, AI4VE
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Re: [Elecraft] [K1] K1 SN 3142 is alive!

[William Ravenel]

Congratulations on the K1 build, Bob. The K1 I bought a few years ago was my 
first Elecraft acquisition and my first kit since a Heathkit power supply many 
years ago. I've had a blast using it in portable field operations. I predict 
you'll build the 4 band board next. Even though I've moved up the rig ladder 
since, I still have the K1 and doubt I'll ever part with it.

William, AI4VE
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[Elecraft] K3 Utility won't run on OSX 10.7.4 (Lion)

[William Ravenel]

I recently upgraded to the Lion OS on a MacBook and downloading the latest Mac 
version of the K3 Utility (K3UtilityOSX_1_12_3_28B). I unzipped the utility to 
my Applications folder but when I try to start the program I see an 
Installing message and then the statement,  An exception of 
NilObjectException was not handled. The application must shutdown. I have no 
choice but to click OK, at which point the app shut downs. I am using a 
Prolific version of the USB to Serial cable with the latest driver and it works 
fine with MacLoggerDX. Has the latest K3 Utility been proven to work with Lion?

William, AI4VE
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Re: [Elecraft] Mac logging programs?

[William Ravenel]

Hi Cary,

The premiere general purpose logging program for the Mac is MacLoggerDX from 
DogPark Software. It incorporates many features including rig control, DX 
clusters and spotting, automatic beam steering, 2D or 3D map, and much more. It 
is actively supported with frequent updates by Don Agros and costs $95 for a 
single use license. I have been using it for five years and am very happy with 
it.

RUMlog is a free program for the Mac that should be considered. It has become 
quite popular and has incorporated more features over time. It's strengths 
include enhanced tracking and management of qso's for various award pursuits.

RUMped is a DX-pedition and contesting logger specifically tailored to those 
activities. It is also free.

jLog is another free program for the Mac. It's a pretty basic, simplified 
logger without a lot of bells and whistles.

These are the programs that I'm aware of but I'm sure there are some others out 
there. My descriptions above are brief and may not fully capture the value of 
each program. I'm a MacLoggerDX user so I know more about it. You should check 
all their web pages and read the reviews on eHam.net to decide which best meets 
your needs.

Will Ravenel, AI4VE




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Re: [Elecraft] KSB2 screw up

[William Ravenel]

When I built my K1 I actually installed a male connector in the wrong set of 
holes and was able to successfully remove it without destroying it. I used a 
large solder sucker (plunger type) and cleared one hole at at time. With a 
little additional heating and wiggling I was able to pull the header free. I 
was probably lucky not to have destroyed the board, but it worked.

William, AI4VE
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Re: [Elecraft] KAT2 with EFHW antenna

[William Ravenel]

Steve Yates, AA5TB, has a very informative web page on EFHW antennas and how to 
build a parallel tuned circuit with a link coupled feed at the radio end to 
reduce the 1800 to 5000 ohm impedance to a 50 ohm non-reactive load. He has 
examples of both QRP and QRO versions of the circuit. I built the QRP version 
which uses a polyvaricon capacitor (available through Hendrix Kits among other 
sources) to create a very small tuning device that will match resonant End Fed 
half wavelength antennas on 40m, 30m, 20m, and 17m. I use it mostly with a 33 
foot wire on 20m raised on a 31 foot Jackite fiberglass pole and have had fun 
working DX with 5 watts. It is easy to change bands by exchanging the wire with 
one cut for the band of interest. I do not use a counterpoise and do not have 
any trouble at the rig. Steve explains why this works. For higher power a one 
meter counterpoise helps. I use this antenna with a K1 and K2, both with 
internal antenna tuners. The tuners are not needed, but I
  leave them activated to easily compensate for any small mismatch across the 
band.

Steve's page is found at http://aa5tb.com/efha.html

William Ravenel, AI4VE
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 abruptly shuts off during CW transmission

[William Ravenel]

I had this happen once and it turned out to be the Astron LM-35 power supply I 
was using. It did not repeat on another supply I had. Still haven't looked into 
repairing the Astron, but understand it is not an uncommon failure.

Will, AI4VE
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Re: [Elecraft] Iambic Keying (WAS: Straight key first?)

[William Ravenel]

I passed 13 wpm to pass General in the early 80s and never made a single CW QSO 
- didn't even use a key to practice. But when I passed the no-code Extra in 
2007 I decided to work CW until I could copy at least 20 wpm. Bought a paddle 
and decided to learn to use it with my left hand so my dominant right hand 
could take notes. I also decided to set the paddle up with dits on the left 
since this appeared to be the way the majority of paddle users did it. This way 
I could pass my paddle to most right handers and there would be no need to 
reverse the sense of the paddle. Similarly, I could move most other's paddle 
to the left side of the radio and jump right in. I've reached 20 wpm now and 
wish I'd discovered the joy of CW sooner.

Will, AI4VE
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[Elecraft] [K3] LDG Z-11ProII as remote tuner with K3?

[William Ravenel]

I need a remote tuner setup for an inverted-L antenna and am considering a 
battery powered LDG Z-11ProII. I like the compact size and QRP capability of 
this tuner. Does anyone have any experience with this tuner used remotely or 
have any other suggestions that I should look into?

Thanks - Will, AI4VE
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[Elecraft] [K3] LDG Z-11ProII as remote tuner with K3?

[William Ravenel]

I need a remote tuner setup for an inverted-L antenna and am considering a 
battery powered LDG Z-11ProII. I like the compact size and QRP capability of 
this tuner. Does anyone have any experience with this tuner used remotely or 
have any other suggestions that I should look into?

Thanks - Will, AI4VE
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 lifespan

[William Ravenel]

If you are looking at a K2 fully fitted out with all options, then the 
price may approach the basic K3, and the K3 becomes the better dollar 
value
This was the reason that after building the K1 I changed my original plans to 
follow with the K2 and bought a K3 kit instead. I love the K3. It's easily the 
best transceiver I've ever owned (or probably ever will), but I missed the 
build experience of the K1 and so after six months I ordered a K2/10. Although 
the design is 10+ years old, sales are apparently still reasonably strong. That 
said it, is a mature design and already some manufacture discontinued discreet 
components have been replaced with SM circuit packs. I was worried that 
continued K2 production would eventually not be economically feasible and 
didn't want to miss out on building what I believe has become a true American 
classic. I've added the Noise Blanker, analog Audio Filter, Tuner, and Battery 
Pack which make the rig a joy to use in the field whether it's the back yard, 
local park, or mountain top. No regrets - thank you, Elecraft.
Will - AI4VE

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Re: [Elecraft] What made you decide on purchasing an Elecraft transceiver?

[William Ravenel]

My story:

In the Spring of 2007, after a 20+ year hiatus from Ham Radio, I upgraded to 
Extra. I was a little out of touch on current rigs and wanted something to get 
started again. I ended up buying a Ten-Tec Argonaut V. I loved that rig for 
it's silky QSK CW ability and compact size. Even at the bottom of the cycle 
it's 20 watts was enough to work lots of DX with CW. The itch for more power 
resulted in the purchase of a used Ten-Tec Jupiter in 2008 - a very nice rig 
with typically fine Ten-Tec CW ability. After a very brief and less than 
satisfactory foray into FLEX SDRs I turned my attention to Elecraft. By now I 
was hearing lots of good things about Elecraft, their rigs, and their support. 
I liked that Elecraft had it's roots in CW and QRP.  I was impressed with the 
K2 receiver specs compared to anything I had experienced and wondered just how 
big a difference such a receiver would make. Since I wasn't confident enough to 
jump right into the K2 construction, I bought a K1 in Septemb
 er 2009 and had a blast building and using it. With the confidence gained from 
building the K1, I decided to move up to the K2 but after looking at the K2 
price with preferred options I decided that there wasn't a significant price 
difference between a half loaded K2 and an entry K3. I decided that I just had 
to experience a rig with top receiver specs to see the difference for myself, 
so the Jupiter went on the block and I ordered a K3/10 kit with KAT3 in January 
2010. What a difference! I ordered and installed the KPA3 in March. I was so 
thoroughly happy with Elecraft and their rigs by now that I ordered a K2 and 
KAT2 in August 2010. This purchase might be considered a step backwards by 
some, but I wanted to enjoy the K2 build experience and a dedicated QRP K2 to 
complement the 100W K3 made perfect sense to me. I've been drooling over the P3 
and a KRX3 and think the second receiver will soon be my next addition.

To summarize:  What made me decide on purchasing an Elecraft transceiver?

1) The enjoyment of building my own radios.
2) Top receiver specs at an affordable price.
3) Modularity that permits buying only what you need until you need more.
4) Life is too short not to buy and enjoy Elecraft equipment.

Thanks to Wayne, Eric, Lyle, et al - keep up the good work.

Will
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[Elecraft] K3 test mode

[William Ravenel]

Hasn't been a problem here but I have occasionally have trouble not holding the 
tune button long enough and chang antennas instead. I usually catch it but 
since I currently only use one antenna I've attached a dummy load to the 
Antenna 2 connection to protect against accidentally tuning or transmitting 
with no load. A variable length hold setting would be nice but not sure how 
high on the list I'd place it.

Will, AI4VE
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] power supply question

[William Ravenel]

Dave,

The Powerwerx SS-30  is 5 x 2.5 x 6.75 inches (including the connectors on the 
rear). It has two Powerpole connector pairs on the front and will handle 25 W 
continuous/30 W intermittent. It might be a little big for the side pocket of 
your bag based on the dimensions you provided but I don't know if you will get 
much smaller in a 25A supply unless you go with the Gamma Research HPS-1a that 
provides 5A continuous and 25A at a 25% duty cycle. 

http://www.powerwerx.com/batteries-chargers/powerwerx-30-amp-desktop-switching-power-supply-powerpoles.html
http://www.gammaresearch.net/hps-1a.html

I bought the Powerwerx supply at Dayton this year and used it for 24hrs 
straight at Field Day with my K3 working CW. It does have a fan that you can 
hear, but I've heard a lot worse and didn't notice it with the background noise 
at Field Day. The noise is noticeable in my shack, but I wear headphones most 
of the time and that takes care of it.

73 - Will
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[Elecraft] Question on KNB2 Build

[William Ravenel]

I'm building the KNB2 (Rev ER) module and instead of a 1500pF (152) capacitor 
for C6 the kit included a 1000pF (102) capacitor. This is a small capacitor, 
not like the larger 102s for C9, C11, and C13. Is the 1000pF cap an 
acceptable substitute for the 1500pF cap at C6 or is this a packing error?

Thanks in advance for your support.

Will - AI4VE
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - small power supply 110-240VAC

[William Ravenel]

I picked up one of the PowerWerx supplies at Dayton this spring and used it for 
Field Day. It powered my K3 for 24 hours of continuous use with no problems. 
Have not found any spurs yet. It is amazingly small and portable but the fan 
noise is noticeable. I don't find it objectionably loud, but it's not silent.

Will, AI4VE
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 on Order

[William Ravenel]

I bought a PowerWerx SS-30 at Dayton this year and used it at Field Day. It 
powered my K3 for the entire 24 hours without any problem. No RF noise 
detected. The fan noise is noticeable but not with headphones. Several people 
commented on it's small size. Now I use it in the shack as my main power supply 
since it takes up so little space on the desk.
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Re: [Elecraft] K1 Alignment and Test Part I

[William Ravenel]

I had a similar problem when I built my K1. Same symptoms. I wish I could give 
you a specific cure but in my case I touched up a large number of solder points 
and the problem went away. None of the joints looked bad to my weak eyes, even 
with a magnifier lamp, but one or more of them were apparently the problem.

Good luck.

Will, AI4VE
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Re: [Elecraft] Son of K3??

[William Ravenel]

I talked to a Kenwood rep at Dayton this morning. He said the TS-590 would have 
the best receiver specs out there. I asked if it would beat the K3 and he said 
the TS-590 would have the best receiver specs out there. The radio has an IF of 
11MHz and two stock roofing filters - 2.8KHz and 500Hz - no spare slots and no 
options. It will not have a second receiver or option for one. I remarked on 
it's superficial similarity to the K3 and he said that the K3 had done some 
things right and that they were not too proud to use them. Price is expected to 
be $1800 and expected to be available in the fall. The model on display was an 
operational hand-built prototype with some features disabled. 

As a very happy K3 owner, if Kenwood can meet or slightly exceed the K3 
receiver numbers with this radio then more power to them. It still won't match 
the overall capability of the K3 and Kenwood certainly won't match the Elecraft 
level of support. It might, however, attract users who are looking for a radio 
with good specs at a mid-level price and without the complications (or 
availability) of options.

Will, AI4VE
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[Elecraft] The no-serial port conundrum

[William Ravenel]

Another way to go is to buy the $40 Elecraft KUSB Serial to USB cable. DB9 on 
one end and USB on the other. Single cable and works great.

Will - AI4VE
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Re: [Elecraft] OT Local QRN what is it?

[William Ravenel]

Bill,

I'm afraid it's not unique to your neighborhood. I've heard the same noise at 
my station in NC. It doesn't match the treadmill example referred to (at least 
at my QTH) because the roughly 3 KHz 'beat frequency' doesn't vary. When it's 
there it is audible from about the 17m ham band continuously down through  the 
160m band. Like you I also hear it during the day but mostly on weekends since 
I work during the week. I'd love to know what it is because when it's present I 
may as well quit operating.

Will Ravenel, AI4VE
ai...@arrl.net

On Jan 16, 2010, at 2:34 PM, Bill Hammond wrote:

 I have been chasing this noise in my urban neighborhood for several years 
 now.  It usually visits during the daylight hours and stays for several 
 hours. It has a rhythm and is across all frequencies and bands.  I have 
 pulled the big switch in my house and the noise is still with me (listening 
 on battery powered rigs).  Neighbors on all sides of my city sized lot  have 
 swimming pools and my first suspicion is noise generated by circulation 
 pumps. 
 
 Here are two  recordings (on a K3 of coarse).  Why not ask the most 
 discriminating radio fans in the world their opinions on the source? 
 
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/ak5x/4279625626/in/photostream/
 
 
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/ak5x/4279577818/in/photostream/
 
 
 Bill Hammond-AK5X
 wham...@aol.com
 a...@mac.com
 a...@sbcglobal.net
 K3 #69
 K2/100 #4637
 K1 #2033
 KX1 #1023
 T1
 
 
 
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