Re: [Elecraft] QSL software for Macs
I use DXlab software, which can print the card and/or the QSO labels (which I use) the envelopes and/or address labels. All within fusion. Or you can use bootcamp to run windows on the mac a 'kosher ham' Robert -Original Message- From: Bill Frantz fra...@pwpconsult.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2013 22:58:11 To: Phil Shepardph...@riousa.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] QSL software for Macs On 2/23/13 at 7:29 PM, ph...@riousa.com (Phil Shepard) wrote: Does anyone know of a nice software app for creating and printing QSL cards on Mac computers? Thank you. RUMlog will print QSL information which can be formated for stick on labels which can be pasted onto QSL cards. When I make special QSLs for things like my trip east through Newfoundland and Labrador, I use Photoshop. I make a 3.5 x 5.5 inch image for each card which includes the details of the QSO. I then take them to the 1 hour photo printer and get 4 x 6 inch prints which I trim down for mailing. A bit of work, but well worth it for those who, like me, consider QSLs to be an art form. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV -- Bill Frantz| There are now so many exceptions to the 408-356-8506 | Fourth Amendment that it operates only by www.pwpconsult.com | accident. - William Hugh Murray __ 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] Remote radio
Interesting site/product/service Remotehamradio.com You a fee you can remote into a number of sites to operate remotely. They will send you on a lease an K3/0 (hence the elecraft connection). But the cost is really high I thought I shoot this out. I am not planning to subscribe and have no interest, but thoughts others in my situation may be interested a 'kosher ham' Robert __ 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] FW: MD's gotta go... :)
1) What does this have to do with elecraft, or ham radio? 2) Given that this forum is international in membership, and as such many people here have no vested interest in this subject, why post this one sided, irrelevant post here 3) Political rants have no place in an international hobby like ours 4) There are many forums where this sort of 'stuff' is encouraged. Go there if you want to post about this 5) I am sure I talk for many hams, to say, take this elsewhere. a 'kosher ham' Robert -Original Message- From: Bill Harris w7...@msn.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 07:47:54 Subject: [Elecraft] FW: MD's gotta go... :) From: car...@625lw.com To: car...@625lw.com Subject: FW: MD's gotta go... :) Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2013 16:32:12 -0700 Subject: MD's gotta go... :) Medical Doctors (A) The number of physicians in the U.S. is 700,000. (B) Accidental deaths caused by physicians per year are 120,000. (C) Accidental deaths per physician is 0.171 Statistics from U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services. Now think about this... Guns (A) The number of gun owners in the U.S. is 80,000,000. (B) The number of accidental gun deaths per year, all age groups, is 1,500. (C) The number of accidental deaths per gun owner is .188 Statistics from FBI So, statistically, MD's are over 9,000 times more dangerous than gun owners. Remember... 'Guns don't kill people, physicians do.' Fact: Not everyone has a gun, but almost everyone has at least one doctor. This means you are over 9,000 times more likely to be killed by a MD than by a gun owner! Please alert your friends to this alarming threat. We must ban MD's before this gets completely out of hand!!! Out of concern for the public at large, we withheld the statistics on lawyers for fear the shock would cause people to panic and seek medical attention! __ 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] KX3 digital
Can you share those macros? 73 a 'kosher ham' Robert -Original Message- From: gold...@charter.net gold...@charter.net Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2013 07:57:28 To: Don Wilhelmw3...@embarqmail.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital Don is spot on. I have filter macros built in DM780 to center my signal of choice and then narrow the filters SW needed. This greatly helps grabbing those weak signals of interest. 73 KD8NNU Don Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint! - Reply message - From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com Date: Sat, Jan 12, 2013 1:25 am Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 digital To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net It used to be that 5 watts on PSK31 was all that was needed, most all operators were using low power because it worked well. Most advice was to keep the power low - below 20 watts if I recall. As time went by, the power levels used on PSK31 have crept up and many operators are now using 100 watts or more. That kind of power in the narrow bandwidth of common PSK wattering holes will take over the AGC in the receiver because most are using bandwidths of 2.5 kHz or greater to see the full waterfall display. The AGC will respond to the strongest signal within the filter bandwidth and will make weaker stations more difficult to copy. Sometimes turning off the AGC will help, but concentrating on the station you wish to copy and narrowing the IF filter bandwidth will help even more. If you only want to work one station, there is no need to see the entire PSK31 band. Narrow the receiver filter and use the VFO to tune the desired station to the center of the IF passband. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/11/2013 6:13 PM, Ariel Jacala wrote: 5 watts on PSK will work if you are in an empty section on the waterfall. In a crowded situation with strong signals nearby, you will be stepped on and obliterated by the strong signal. Certain DX stations are notorious for overdriving the waterfall and wiping out other signals. You are better off calling CQ in location away from nearby strong signals. At 5 watts your printing on the waterfall can be faint depending on propagation. I did get Hawaii once on PSK with my K2. My luck with PSK has always been better at 25-30 watts. That is just the nature of this mode. At QRP power, CW is much more efficient. Make sure you have enough drive to just trigger the ALC circuit. You are also better off decoding the PSK signal with Fldigi or DM780 - just a better PSK experience with the macros and all. __ 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 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] (OT) HRD Remote Server on WIN7
I use it to operate an FT100 on WIN7. So there is no reason why it will not work for any other supported radio including the K3 a 'kosher ham' Robert -Original Message- From: Poul Erik Karlshøj (PKA) p...@telepost.gl Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:18:51 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.netelecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] (OT) HRD Remote Server on WIN7 For remote operation of my K3 the following query: Will HRD Remote Server (HRD v.5.24.0.36) work on WIN7 computer ? 73 de OZ4UN Poul-Erik __ 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] [KX3]2M Module
I dis-agree. I am looking for a portable rig with 100w. First. I hope that eric/wayne stays the course a 'kosher ham' Robert -Original Message- From: Gil G. g...@keskydee.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2013 11:39:46 To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX3]2M Module Much higher priority indeed.. I just ordered a KX3 today, and the 2m module is high on my list… I don't care about having 100W… It's a QRP rig! Gil. -- PGP Key: http://keskydee.com/gil.asc On Jan 2, 2013, at 11:26 AM, Helmut Mayrhofer wrote: Am 02.01.2013 23:05, schrieb g...@gmx.net: I can only second that. The announced built-in 2m module is a must for me to complete the KX3 as a portable and mobile radio. Anybody else? Maybe Eric and Wayne would reconsider the 100W priorities :-) __ 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] Mail list
Wayne/eric Are you guys going to set up a mail list letting us know when we can order the 100w amp, just like you did for the KX3? a 'kosher ham' Robert __ 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 HRD Ver 6
I gave up on HRD when it was supposedly coming out in AUG or so and didn't. (4+ mths late) Been running with DXsuite with KX3 and works like a charm. Great support, and no sarcasm in the owners post. And I do not have any financial invested as it is a free product a 'kosher ham' Robert -Original Message- From: VE3NFK john.turgo...@gmail.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:11:39 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 HRD Ver 6 Just a reminder - TRX-Manager FULLY supports the K3 and KX3 with ALL functions now... including log, cluster, SteppIR, etc (trxmanager.com) A friend and beta tester VE3NFK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-HRD-Ver-6-tp7567473p7567481.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 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] Why did I purchase this antenna for the KX3?
The problem is at times a 'simple' is not. And one needs just to 'get out' in any way one can. And if the whip works, then why not tell people (disclaimer don't have the whip) It is easy to say that it does perform as well as other. But when one can not anything but something like this, why not tell people/endorse about it? I live in a condo with no outside access 15+ floors up. a 'kosher ham' Robert -Original Message- From: David Gilbert xda...@cis-broadband.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:44:32 To: Andrew Mooreandrew.n...@gmail.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Why did I purchase this antenna for the KX3? I never said that Philip shouldn't enjoy what he has. But he did encourage others to buy that antenna, and that's the part to which I take exception. It simply is not comparable in performance-versus-cost-versus-portability to other options. And those manufacturers claims that you don't care about are what lots of other people base their buying decisions upon. QRP is fun ... I used to do a lot of it. Using simple gear is fun, too ... I used to do a lot of that as well. But I would never try to talk somebody into spending $130 for a poor approach to either. Dave AB7E On 11/29/2012 7:37 PM, Andrew Moore wrote: I have no idea what this Miracle Whip is or what it cost, but if Philip gained that much enjoyment from it and encouraged others, sounds like he wins. --Andrew On Nov 29, 2012, at 9:16 PM, David Gilbert xda...@cis-broadband.com wrote: I personally would not call paying $130 for a base loaded five foot whip without a counterpoise to be a minimalist approach, but to each his own. If you want to intentionally put limits on the gear it would be far cheaper (as well as more effective) to hang simply an appropriate length of #24 wire on the wall with masking tape. And I still say that the manufacturer's claims are ridiculous ... read them yourself if you don't believe me. Dave AB7E __ 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] KXBC3/extra nylon standoff
As I was putting the new charger in place I noticed a nylon standoff (I assume it came off the old shield. And the instructions has nothing about reuSing it. Though I would think that it should be reused to help 'support' the board as there is already another one in place (new) on another region of the new board. Is it used or discarded (the old stand off)? a 'kosher ham' Robert __ 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] Small HF amp suggestions
Does anyone else have any experience with this amp? a 'kosher ham' Robert -Original Message- From: Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2012 19:17:02 To: Jack Berrywe...@yahoo.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.netelecraft@mailman.qth.net; reti...@easystreet.netreti...@easystreet.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions I would be careful with the RM Italy amps. I have not been able to get mine to operate properly with the KX3 in my mobile. Lots of spurious RF issues and we are super well grounded with ferrites/torroids everywhere. For now I am putting in an older Icom mobile until the 100W amp from elecraft comes out. It is a bummer but mega mobile is a little challenged at the moment. I may end up using the KX3 on 6m with the mirage amp so two rigs in the truck. Not optimal but I cannot let my KX3 hang on the shelf. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Nov 6, 2012, at 7:02 PM, Jack Berry we...@yahoo.com wrote: Thanks for the responses. Looks like RM Italy is an option for mobiling with the KX3 and a mid range power boost. All others seem to weigh in too heavily in power and cost. Unless a KPA100 is available sooner than expected, will either delay the KX3 or pick up the RM Italy. On Nov 6, 2012, at 11:38 AM, Randy reti...@easystreet.net wrote: Jack: You might take a look at the Tokyo Hy-Power HL-45b. They are really offered for the Yaesu FT-817 but only require a cable to use with just about any other QRP radio. They are only about 50w but are small and portable and might fill the bill for you even if not as much power as you might want. Another possibility might be an RM Italy KL300. They put out 150w and are fairly inexpensive. The RM Italy amps show up on eBay from time-to-time but I think you can also order direct. Also they have a U.S. distributor: http://www.dnjradio.com//product_info.php?products_id=188osCsid=0b4e1927581ecc2d744e5dd8a50bf542 I don’t know much about them but their stuff looks interesting. Randy, W7HR Port Orchard, WA __ 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 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] odds and ends...
According to previous posts from wayne, elecraft is in the process of putting a set of cables together to be sold on the site. I have no idea which type of cables etc. But that would make life easier for some people a 'kosher ham' Robert -Original Message- From: Jeff Herr her...@comcast.net Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 09:11:41 To: 'Jeff Herr'her...@comcast.net; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] odds and ends... Per the manual Iit looks like I would need one of these A cable with a 2.5 mm (3/32) plug on one end and a plug that matches your sound card input on the other end (typically 3.5 mm [1/8] stereo) is required. If I want to see a panadapter display on my laptop. Where do I get it? -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff Herr Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 7:57 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] odds and ends... I am waiting for my KX3 as a number of you are. When I get it I want to hook it up to the laptop for wspr and other stuff. What will I need in the of cables? WW6L Jeff Herr 4636 Kelton Way Sacramento,CA 95838 916.925.6089 her...@comcast.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 __ 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] OT: Pets in the Shack
But my friends have pasted their test. With multiple question test, their score was all over 70%. (They were allowed to meow their answers) ;-) a 'kosher ham' Robert -Original Message- From: Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2012 16:11:17 To: ka...@arrl.net; 'Elecraft Reflector'elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Pets in the Shack Excellent suggestion, Dick. Such events, along with a person setting something of the operating desk that bumps the paddles, is one of the major causes of ditters. Not only are they annoying, a Ham in the USA is committing a serious Federal offense by allowing transmissions not under his/her personal control. (As an O.T. myself, one of the few old things I enjoy breaking are old habits, Hi) 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- I have two furry family members who often visit me when I'm operating...and often come into the shack when I'm not there. Naturally, being cats, they climb all over the place including my operating position. Heres a tip: if you leave your radio on when you aren't present, engage Tx TEST to prevent accidental carrier transmission if they want to try out their fists on your keys. Sure, I could shut the station off, but I tend to cling to my old ways when I used hollow state gear (last rig before the K3 was a National NCX-3) and it required long warm-ups. -- 73 de Dick, ka1oz Elecraft K3/100(K) #859 G5RV Doublet Titan-DX Vertical __ 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] Newbie
Based on the amount of questions and topics there is three areas of questions/improvements/additions to the guide I would suggest updating, given the admittedly targeting of new/lack of experience hams 1) Digital operations. The how. What cable to hook where. The method of operation. Some of this In part, maybe outside the intention of the manual, but there is still quite a bit that should be added. Just look at the questions that are posted here and on KX3 reflector 2) The whole area of the AGC/filter/setup. (And this is really where the manual lacks info for the new owner/newbie in my uneducated opinion) Again the number of questions from both newbies and experienced hams make it evident that information needs to be enhanced (true some people will never read the manual, but at least one can be directed to it, if the question a raises) this is where I am truly still having issues. Some hams here talk about the menu option to decrease/increase the AGC yet us 'new' guys have yet the complete understanding of what the AGC is supposedly doing and what the menu changing actual does. 3) Power. Now admittedly I believe that has been covered in the manual appropriately. The questions still come. The differences between LiPo LiFePo4 as an example. I did ask the down to basic question and got some responses which I am still trying to digest. But as a side note and a related topic (and something that can be included in the new versions of the manual) is a section on travel. According to current US and international travel restrictions, what can and cannot be brought onboard. Yes they will change, but so will other items in the manual due to upgrades etc. Questions have been placed by all types of hams, on which battery can be carried on, side equipment etc. Again this may be not the high priority on the contents of the manual, but a truly nice to have. I truly believe that number #1 #2 of my list should be included/updated within the manual. #3 is a nice to have but based on the questions also something to consider And if it is not possible, what about a series of entries in the elecraft FAQ (my second choice) I will borrow someone else sig. Here and say Ok back to my hole a 'kosher ham' Robert -Original Message- From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 21:17:38 To: Robert Galambosva3...@gmail.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Robert, We did include a lot of material for first-time users, but we had to draw the line somewhere. We're planning to expand the digital section, and we'll always be improving it based on user feedback. Meanwhile, if there are specific areas you'd like to know more about, just ask. Our reflector is a great place to start. There's also the ARRL Handbook, and other League guides to just about everything. 73, Wayne N6KR On Aug 6, 2012, at 8:22 PM, Robert Galambos wrote: i am also a newbie (i was the one who asked where the volume control was...boy did i get flack for that one) but i must tell you the manual could be really revamped up, to the point that newbies can use it. right now, you may think that it is designed with less experienced operators, but , in my opinion falls very short in that regard. the digital section is lacking on some practical information on where cables should be used where (there are/were a lot of question about that here and the KX3 reflector that proves my point) while there is more practical information the a ICOM manual, it is not anywhere close to where a new person can read it and use it as solely use it reference material On 12-08-06 9:59 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Ralph, I am going to assume the KX3, but you do need to specify the type in the subject line for the best results. The KXBC3 option is not yet available, so you need to ignore that part of the manual. It will do what it says when installed. Note that it is an option, and not required. Until that option is available, you will have to remove the batteries for re-charging (also the clock will be rest to zero when you power off). Newbies are welcome right here - ask away, and you will usually find a response in short order. The KX3 manual itself has a lot of how-to information in it. I suggest you sit down with your KX3 along with the manual and walk through the procedures as you read the manual. There is also a Yahoo Group for the KX3, but much of the information is duplicated on this reflector. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/6/2012 8:03 PM, Ralph Bagwell wrote: Is there a newbie section ? I read the manual and still have difficulty with simple operations . ( I just opened the box ) I'm still trying to understand how to charge the batteries ( for instance ) - I hate to experiment on such a nice piece of gear - I'd like absolute detail on how-to rather than clicking and turning knobs at almost random to do simple things .
Re: [Elecraft] Newbie
While I agree about the various aspects of the Digital aspect. But a basic setup so one can cover what is needed to start is something that I believe would be an asset. Batteries is something that always come up. and an faq is probably more appropriate I will be reading the article and it seems interesting. But this is still something that I believe should be included as not only a general conversation, but a also specific aspect of the KX3 and its setting a 'kosher ham' Robert -Original Message- From: Matt Maguire vk2...@gmail.com Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2012 21:38:06 To: va3...@gmail.com Cc: Elecraft listelecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Hi Robert, Wayne said they they plan to beef up the digital modes section of the manual, so it will be interesting to see what information they put there. The challenge is that there are so many possible setups that it is just not practical to cover them all. Concerning your questions around AGC, Don W3FPR has written an excellent article on this topic, and you can find it on his web page: http://www.w3fpr.com/K3_AGC.htm I would question whether a detailed treatment of the different types of batteries available is really appropriate for a radio user manual, but it would certainly be an excellent topic for an FAQ article. 73, Matt VK2ACL On 07/08/2012, at 8:54 PM, va3...@gmail.com wrote: Based on the amount of questions and topics there is three areas of questions/improvements/additions to the guide I would suggest updating, given the admittedly targeting of new/lack of experience hams 1) Digital operations. The how. What cable to hook where. The method of operation. Some of this In part, maybe outside the intention of the manual, but there is still quite a bit that should be added. Just look at the questions that are posted here and on KX3 reflector 2) The whole area of the AGC/filter/setup. (And this is really where the manual lacks info for the new owner/newbie in my uneducated opinion) Again the number of questions from both newbies and experienced hams make it evident that information needs to be enhanced (true some people will never read the manual, but at least one can be directed to it, if the question a raises) this is where I am truly still having issues. Some hams here talk about the menu option to decrease/increase the AGC yet us 'new' guys have yet the complete understanding of what the AGC is supposedly doing and what the menu changing actual does. 3) Power. Now admittedly I believe that has been covered in the manual appropriately. The questions still come. The differences between LiPo LiFePo4 as an example. I did ask the down to basic question and got some responses which I am still trying to digest. But as a side note and a related topic (and something that can be included in the new versions of the manual) is a section on travel. According to current US and international travel restrictions, what can and cannot be brought onboard. Yes they will change, but so will other items in the manual due to upgrades etc. Questions have been placed by all types of hams, on which battery can be carried on, side equipment etc. Again this may be not the high priority on the contents of the manual, but a truly nice to have. I truly believe that number #1 #2 of my list should be included/updated within the manual. #3 is a nice to have but based on the questions also something to consider And if it is not possible, what about a series of entries in the elecraft FAQ (my second choice) I will borrow someone else sig. Here and say Ok back to my hole a 'kosher ham' Robert -Original Message- From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 21:17:38 To: Robert Galambosva3...@gmail.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Robert, We did include a lot of material for first-time users, but we had to draw the line somewhere. We're planning to expand the digital section, and we'll always be improving it based on user feedback. Meanwhile, if there are specific areas you'd like to know more about, just ask. Our reflector is a great place to start. There's also the ARRL Handbook, and other League guides to just about everything. 73, Wayne N6KR On Aug 6, 2012, at 8:22 PM, Robert Galambos wrote: i am also a newbie (i was the one who asked where the volume control was...boy did i get flack for that one) but i must tell you the manual could be really revamped up, to the point that newbies can use it. right now, you may think that it is designed with less experienced operators, but , in my opinion falls very short in that regard. the digital section is lacking on some practical information on where cables should be used where (there are/were a lot of question about that here and the KX3 reflector that proves my point) while there is more practical
[Elecraft] KX3 battery question again
First of all I know there have been 'hundreds' of post about this subject. And the truth been told, maybe I am confused because of that. So my 'simple' question is this I would like to buy a battery for the KX3 that fall into these 'requirements' 1) Needs to be allowed to be brought onto a plane, compact (carry on)? 2) I would like to run the KX3 at 12W on them. 3) Need to get a charger that keep the life of the battery going as long as possible (I assume it needs to trickle, balance charger) 4) And does not break the canadian bank(if one can also suggest places to purchase online? Hobbyking? Ebay, amazon to name a couple who do ship to Canada) Now there are lifo, Lifepo4, lead acid (not really to heavy) NIMH, squirrel, hamster ;-) etc I know that buddipole sells a A123 but they do not ship to canada (guess they are afraid we will take over the world, one battery at a time) but also they are pricey. And not sure if they are the 'right' type anyways So indulge my ignorance, and confusion on this, seemingly simple question. Like, I figure, most hams spend a lot of money that, at the end, is not the product they hoped for, (especially a newbie like me) I am hoping by reaching out I can at least mitigate some. Thanks in advance to everyone who even thinks about posting about this again 73 a 'kosher ham' Robert __ 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] Cable kit Kx3
Any news about this? a 'kosher ham' Robert __ 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 encoder: mechanical noise?
My issue is that the radio drifts. I have tried tightening the screw, loosening it. Removed the felt, put it back on And I still get the drift Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network -Original Message- From: Rick Tavan N6XI rta...@gmail.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:25:43 To: Sullivan, Mike Cmike.c.sulli...@lmco.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.netelecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 encoder: mechanical noise? Dunno if it was the same cause, but I, too, had a scraping noise when turning the VFO knob. It didn't happen on every turn and it moved around the circumference, so it didn't seem to be the knob bottoming out on the clear plastic bezel. But it was. I removed the rubber ring around the knob, loosened the set screw and lifted the knob ever so slightly above the bezel, tightened the nut and the noise was gone. /Rick N6XI On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 10:43 AM, Sullivan, Mike C mike.c.sulli...@lmco.com wrote: I also have this 'scrapping' noise - very light and does not happen at the same spot every turn. Are there bearings in encoder - maybe a ball or roller with a flat spot on it that drags when the flat spot comes around? Or a bearing separator that is bent somehow? Mike Sullivan KX3 #600 73 W5EEA .. __ 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 -- Rick Tavan N6XI Truckee, CA __ 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] 100W amp question/comparison/capability. Wait or not
So here is a question. I am looking into waiting and buying the new 100w amp for my Kx3. But there are a number of linear amps already avaiable. So the question is, should I wait for the elecraft, and the price is still unknown, or buy one that is already avaiable with a known price/capability? Thouught it maybe an intertesting thread Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless 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
Re: [Elecraft] 100W amp question/comparison/capability. Wait or not
While completely agree with your assessment some other thoughts 1) Money while important, is not a main consideration. (No kids) 2) I would like an amp that covers the same bands as the KX3 (maybe the 2m as I will be probably getting that option) 3) I guess what I am asking is why the annonced elecraft amp is so much better then others already on the market Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network -Original Message- From: WILLIS COOKE wrco...@yahoo.com Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 07:11:29 To: va3...@gmail.comva3...@gmail.com Reply-To: WILLIS COOKE wrrco...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 100W amp question/comparison/capability. Wait or not The correct answer depends very much on you. I have no doubt that the Elecraft offering will be a better fit with the KX3 than whatever you are planning to buy. Since you don't name your candidate and the Elecraft amp is not available to test, there is no way for anyone to be sure. There are probably some amps of good quality available, but more that are really for the CB market and not something you would be proud to put on the ham bands. Your financial condition is also important. Can you afford a dead end decision? My approach was to buy a Kenwood TS-480 which is a very nice offering. I made this purchase before the KX3 was announced, so my selection is not a judgement between the two choices. Of course, we have no definite information about how long it will be before the Elecraft amp is available, do how quickly do you feel the need of 100 watts is also important. Bottom line, it is a decision you will have to make because only you know your personal wants, needs and financial situation well enough. If you elect to go with a third party amp, please consider a high end offering. I doubt you will be pleased with the low end. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: va3...@gmail.com va3...@gmail.com To: Elecraft list elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 8:49 AM Subject: [Elecraft] 100W amp question/comparison/capability. Wait or not So here is a question. I am looking into waiting and buying the new 100w amp for my Kx3. But there are a number of linear amps already avaiable. So the question is, should I wait for the elecraft, and the price is still unknown, or buy one that is already avaiable with a known price/capability? Thouught it maybe an intertesting thread Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless 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 __ 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 firmware 1.06 freg drift
I downloaded the latest and greatest firmware and noticed something On the 40m band, while monitoring one of the 'original 13 colonies special event station'. The unit freq was drifting (upwards) big time. Somethings by .2 units within about 1.5 seconds. And even when I returned to the frequency it would drift again. While I did not have a lot of time to further test. The issue was not apparent on the 20m band. I have had this issue previously, but not to this level. Also a small observation. Now when the unit is shut down, on the VFO B, a series of * appear. This has not been observered before Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device __ 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 firmware 1.06 freg drift
The elecraft supplied mic ordered at the same time as KX3 And it is the mic that I have been using since the beginning Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device -Original Message- From: Bill Conklingn...@widomaker.com Sender: n...@widomaker.com@widomaker.com Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2012 13:16:34 To: va3...@gmail.com; Elecraft listelecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 firmware 1.06 freg drift What mic are you using? If you are using something with a stereo plug, you might be triggering the UP button input. ...bc nr4c Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid -Original message- From: va3...@gmail.com To: Elecraft list elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Fri, Jul 6, 2012 16:54:07 GMT+00:00 Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 firmware 1.06 freg drift I downloaded the latest and greatest firmware and noticed something On the 40m band, while monitoring one of the 'original 13 colonies special event station'. The unit freq was drifting (upwards) big time. Somethings by .2 units within about 1.5 seconds. And even when I returned to the frequency it would drift again. While I did not have a lot of time to further test. The issue was not apparent on the 20m band. I have had this issue previously, but not to this level. Also a small observation. Now when the unit is shut down, on the VFO B, a series of * appear. This has not been observered before Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device __ 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] KX3 firmware 1.06 freg drift
The elecraft supplied mic ordered at the same time as KX3 And it is the mic that I have been using since the beginning Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device -Original Message- From: Bill Conklingn...@widomaker.com Sender: n...@widomaker.com@widomaker.com Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2012 13:16:34 To: va3...@gmail.com; Elecraft listelecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 firmware 1.06 freg drift What mic are you using? If you are using something with a stereo plug, you might be triggering the UP button input. ...bc nr4c Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid -Original message- From: va3...@gmail.com To: Elecraft list elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Fri, Jul 6, 2012 16:54:07 GMT+00:00 Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 firmware 1.06 freg drift I downloaded the latest and greatest firmware and noticed something On the 40m band, while monitoring one of the 'original 13 colonies special event station'. The unit freq was drifting (upwards) big time. Somethings by .2 units within about 1.5 seconds. And even when I returned to the frequency it would drift again. While I did not have a lot of time to further test. The issue was not apparent on the 20m band. I have had this issue previously, but not to this level. Also a small observation. Now when the unit is shut down, on the VFO B, a series of * appear. This has not been observered before Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device __ 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] Questions about taking a QRP station on the plane
I carried on a KX3 (#33) with a MFJ-1899 antenna. From CDN their only concern was that the antenna was not a police club. On the return trip from the US, not even a blink. Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device -Original Message- From: Ian Kahn km4ik@gmail.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:30:24 To: Ronald Nutterron.nut...@networkref.com Cc: elecraftelecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Questions about taking a QRP station on the plane Ron, The last time I travelled with a rig, it was an FT-857D. I was able to put it and all the cables I needed into my carry-on, which was just my regular attache/brief case. I attached a copy of my license to the top of the rig. I had the rig and power cable. I didn't have a power supply because I was renting a vehicle and driving back home (bizarre business trip - I'll tell you the gory details off-list if you really want to know). Anyway, TSA didn't even give the rig and cabling a second look. As to antennas, because this was a trip to one of my company's offices in Metro DC, I just shipped my antennas, mounts, and other necessaries ahead to one of my co-workers. Don't know if that is an option for you or not. Hope this helps. 73, --Ian Ian Kahn, KM4IK Roswell, GA EM74ua km4ik@gmail.com K3 #281, P3 #688 HRD v5.x/6.0 Test Team On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 1:24 PM, Ronald Nutter ron.nut...@networkref.comwrote: I will be doing some travelling and plan on taking a QRP station with me. I have a KX3 on order. With the hassle of dealing with TSA, I dont think I should have a problem with putting the KX3, a power supply, the pigtail wifi interface, and a few other things in a Pelican case. The antennas is where I will probably run into a problem. I am looking at a couple of different antennas but expect that I will have to pack them in my luggage. Any thoughts/experiences on this ? Thanks, Ron KA4KYI __ 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 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] cables for digital/dayton
I talked to wayne at dayton. And he said that was a plan. Now the question is how long? With all the other stuff they are doing Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device -Original Message- From: Tom Azlin N4ZPT t...@n4zpt.org Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Wed, 23 May 2012 15:47:48 Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] cables for digital/dayton Hi Bob, One of the Elecraft guys said they did plan to provide some sort of jumper cables. Maybe even they could provide right angle connectors of the various types used on the KX3. I just decided to not way. and yes, I got the same kind Mouser sells. 73, tom n4zpt On 5/23/2012 3:10 PM, Bob wrote: Thanks Tom, On my simply interface I just did not connect the two PTT lines and use the USB to KX3 cable to control the KX3 via CAT. That sounds like good advice and therefore I will leave it disconnected as well, as I certainly will be using the CAT cable at the same time anyway. Yeah, the right-angle connectors I purchased from Mouser have plastic covers that snap in place, that the moment a wire is installed through the cover, it cover unsnaps. That is the biggest advantage to buying a pre-made cable -- they are insert molded and strain-reliefed. I know that Elecraft has their hands full, but providing right-angle adapter cables, and perhaps prewired molded connectors with short unterminated cables for the Mic might be a reasonable thing to offer as an optional purchased Connector Kit. As you said, none of the TRRS cables I have found have the shield tied to the shell, and the quality of the blank connectors is dubious at best. Thanks for the good suggestion. 73, Bob, WB4SON __ 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] Kx3 ram mount
Wondering what is happening with the ram mount for the KX3? Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device __ 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 ram mount
Thanks Ram mounts have a varied 'universal' mounts so a model number (hint hint) would also be appreciated. Wayne Does that mean the ram mount that was announced previously is being put on the shelf? --Original Message-- From: Wayne Burdick To: va3...@gmail.com Cc: Elecraft list Cc: k...@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: KX3 ram mount Sent: May 21, 2012 12:10 We're looking at various mobile-mounting solutions. Matt (W6NIA) and Greg (AB7R) are both using off-the-shelf mounts. Perhaps they'll put the photos somewhere accessible and send links to the reflector. Wayne On May 21, 2012, at 8:42 AM, va3...@gmail.com wrote: Wondering what is happening with the ram mount for the KX3? Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device __ 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 Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device __ 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] reflectors
The KX3 YAHOO group, seems to be more concerned about delivery of products(the tuner being the newest discussion). the moderation (read professional) is sometimes, in my opinion lacking. So this reflector is where the actual/professional discussion happen. And something that would suffer if we rely on other lists. Wayne/Eric and their gang are extremely busy, not only maintaining their business focus, but plan/produce the type of products we can't wait for. Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device -Original Message- From: Bob k...@ptd.net Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Sun, 20 May 2012 15:33:44 To: Jim Lowmanjmlow...@sbcglobal.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] reflectors From my view we seem to already be experiencing separation of the Elecraft owners. The Yahoo KX3 group seems to have much more activity than the KX3 does here. That does not seem to be the case with the K3. I do not see this as a good thing. I come here for all things Elecraft. I'm only a reader of KX3 items being a lurker only on it. This forum is a support item for Elecraft but it is also a sales tool too. How many support calls has it eliminated and sales has it generated? Who knows when some item will trip me from just being a reader into the I want. and owner camp. I've replaced quite a few keyboards over the years but never because of a delete key failure. While here, yes I drink all the Elecraft Kool Aid but some flavors I like more than others. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) K2TKR On 5/20/2012 1:57 PM, Jim Lowman wrote: The short answer is that Eric has already spoken on this issue, and has firmly said no to separate lists. Either we have a lot of new people on the Elecraft list, or they aren't bothering to check the archives before dredging up a subject that has been discussed many times before. Heck, I let Thunderbird sort all of the Elecraft lists/groups into a single folder. This morning there were 79 messages. I simply delete the ones not of interest; i.e. the new amp and antenna tuner. Traffic is heavy now, with new products like the KX3 and the KAT500 and the anticipation. Also, the Dayton Hamvention is a timely topic. How many messages are there today on the legacy models, like the K1 and K2? Other than the latest firmware release, we don't even hear that much about the K3. Bottom line is that it will die down - eventually. 72/73 de Jim - AD6CW On 5/20/2012 3:03 AM, Ussvdharma wrote: how about seperate reflectors for k2, k3, p3??? this single one is getting out of control in length If you don't change direction you'll arrive where you're headed!Sent from my iPad __ 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] PTT foot pedal KX3
I have a foot peddle that I would like to use with the KX3. So does anyone know a good source that can take the paddle and mic input to connect with the unit 73 Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device __ 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] Dayton list
For those who are lucky and are starting to pack their gear for dayton Wondering what is on your shopping list to look for your new KX3 rig. Batteries (on my list) A loop for travel A balun and good antenna wire Maybe a amp (need one to get out and establish qSO from my dis-advantaged QTH) Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device __ 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] Portable Antennas (near end fed)
I for one am in a quandary on what to get at dayton A buddipole, alex loop, or g4tph. Being a road warrior, need a good working interior (most times hotel rooms are not accessible to the outside) portable. And a partridge in a pear tree as well :-) Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device -Original Message- From: Stephen Prior eastbrantw...@gmail.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 08:55:54 To: k6...@foothill.netk6...@foothill.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.netelecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Portable Antennas (near end fed) Hi Fred I have been very tempted by the Alex-loop, but in the meantime have just bought one of G4TPH's loops which I shall put through its paces when the weather improves! I should imagine that the insensitivity to electric fields in the near field would be an advantage in electrically noisy environments. Even a campsite can be very noisy with the inverters from RVs and the like spewing out rf everywhere. I'm spoilt for choice of antennas to play with once the KX3 arrives! 73 Stephen G4SJP On Wednesday, 9 May 2012, Fred Jensen wrote: I haven't been following this thread closely but has anyone mentioned a small magnetic loop like the Alex-Loop? I've got a good SOTA friend who uses one and loves it. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2012 Cal QSO Party 6-7 Oct 2012 - www.cqp.org On 5/9/2012 2:47 AM, David Cutter wrote: What I particularly like about the near end fed is that you are more in control of the local stray capacitances and such like and you only need one slender wire in the sky. I wrote a power point on the subject which needs a bit of massage but I can send it to you for interest. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net javascript:; This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Sent from Gmail Mobile __ 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] Portable Antennas (near end fed)
While agree with you about outdoor, the problem is that, at times one does not have choice. Either indoor or nothing. I wish I, and am sure others feel this way, had the access to something outdoor, but many times that is not an option. So if one does not have the opinion, what should one do? Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device -Original Message- From: David Cutter d.cut...@ntlworld.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Fri, 11 May 2012 17:24:48 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Portable Antennas (near end fed) I think you've hit the nail on the head: couple your K series to the internet using a decent outdoor aerial at home. Spend your money for effective communication and avoid all those nasty emc troubles in hotel rooms, unless you can poke a wire out of the window. BTW, you probably need permission from the hotel owner to do this. Loops are good for receiving using an external amplifier if you need to. You can get very good nulling of nearby noise sources. You only need simple wire loops, no fancy hardware. David G3UNA On 11/05/2012 16:09, Mike WA8BXN wrote: I too would like to hear the answers to this question! But I have an added question and thought. What are reasonable expectations to being able to work much with an in the motel room antenna? I would expect a lot of noise, a lot of shielding and need to use 40 or 80a meters at night which is rougher to do with short antennas. My approach would be Internet access to a rig at home. The thought is that one could test out indoor antennas in their own shack to see how various things work. Second thought, particularly with respect to small loops, I wonder if they would be useful to home use (primarily as a receive antenna assuming the presence of better outside antennas for transmitting) being easy to rotate by hand to try to null noise or QRM. 73 - Mike WA8BXN __ 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] Portable Antennas (near end fed)
Thanks for the update. This answers the question about the buddipole. And somewhat along the same lines. Now with KX3 I need to figure out which loop is the best (coverage etc) Now where is that 'easy button' ---Original Message--- From: Jim Dunstan To: va3...@gmail.com To: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net To: k6...@foothill.net CC: Elecraft list Date: May 11 16:15:27 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Portable Antennas (near end fed) At 03:16 PM 5/11/2012 +, va3...@gmail.com wrote: I for one am in a quandary on what to get at dayton A buddipole, alex loop, or g4tph. Being a road warrior, need a good working interior (most times hotel rooms are not accessible to the outside) portable. And a partridge in a pear tree as well :-) Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device Without doubt the best kind of antenna given the environment you describe is a small tuned loop. How well it works will depend on how well it is built (literally). The quality of the loop material and the tuning capacitor will determine the overall efficiency (and effectiveness) of the antenna. The buddipole in either the vertical or dipole arrangement will only come into its own when outside and away (to some degree) from interfering structures. I have had success with a tuned small loop indoors but not so with center fed or end fed dipoles. However they (longer dipoles) work well even a few feet outside the building ... eg. I used a bent up wire dipole made of invisible fishing wire suspended a couple of feed away from a balcony with thin bamboo poles ... it worked vy well on cw and PSK. 73 Jim, VE3CI Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device __ 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] Portable Antennas (Is there an easy button?)
While I do not have one, I am looking into the alexloop. On eham it has positive reviews. But don't by the MFJ 1899 (it is quick) but pretty well useless unless you are lucky Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device -Original Message- From: Mike WA8BXN hubb...@hotmail.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Sun, 6 May 2012 22:36:28 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Bernie KF0QSham...@ix.netcom.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Portable Antennas (Is there an easy button?) Hi Bernie, There will be many opinions, here are mine. There are many different antennas each with its pros and cons. You are looking for something quick. While I have no experience with the Buddi-Pole system it seems to me to be something that should not take a lot of time to set up. Maybe switching between different bands is the issue. A wire of reasonable length (and ground system of some sort) and a good tuner can switch bands fairly rapidly. Your length of 40 feet seems reasonable although other lengths may be a bit better depending on the bands you want to operate on. A problem with a wire antenna is putting it up and taking it down and the need for supports. If you can just toss it up into an available tree it could be a quick thing. If you try to get a rope over a tree and have to walk through nasty vegetation and things get tangled up it might not be so pleasant. Performance wise for a single band I really like a dipole. There are a number of ways to get multiband operation: traps, jumpers to use or isolate portions, and feeding with balanced line and use a tuner. I generally do my portable operation while camping at the same location for several days. Setup time is not so much an issue for me. While some may say having the optimal antenna is the most important thing I think there may be some other perhaps more important considerations for portable operation. One is picking the best band to use on a given outing. Getting a good feel for the bands at home helps a lot, as does checking propagation information. The best antenna you can put up for portable use might be about useless if there band conditions are poor on your band of choice. Once you have a decent antenna selected and have picked a band that will be open the important thing is good operating. One CQ may not get a contact. It could take some effort and time. Bottom line, do planning on what band to use, pick a simple wire antenna, spend a reasonable amount of time and you will get contacts! Good luck and have fun! 73 - Mike WA8BXN ---Original Message--- From: Bernie KF0QS Date: 5/6/2012 8:59:34 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Portable Antennas (Is there an easy button?) Dear Folks: I have a K2/10 (#6922) and a K1 (#1024). I have used the latter in the Field, and hope to use both portable. I have a Buddi-Pole setup, but am Annoyed at how long it takes to set up. I am wondering if you folks have a Suggestion for a really easy portable antenna setup. Anyone? As a corollary to that question, I hear people say they just toss a wire up In a tree. Both of my Elecraft rigs have the ATU's installed, and so, Could I just use a wire? I am contemplating getting some fine gauge wire (#24?) and soldering a 40 foot length to the positive pole of a BNC Connector and a similar length to the shield. What do you guys think? 73 de Bernie, KF0QS __ 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 KX3 Owners
I am one of the 'new' elecraft owners of the KX3 #0033 to be exact. I am also a newbie to the hobby. What drew me in, was the idea that the rug is perfect for the beginner, yet has all the bell and whistles that one would expect for an HF for the well 'seasoned' ham ;-) Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device -Original Message- From: Dyarnes w7...@cox.net Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Tue, 1 May 2012 00:01:11 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] New KX3 Owners Hi All, I'm getting a really big kick out of all the excitement from those lucky enough to already have a KX3 in hand. It's like a bunch of kids in a candy store! Can't blame you! I know how you feel, since all my other Elecraft rigs have pretty low serial numbers, except for back-up K2, which is a much later model. Even though I'm fairly high up on the KX3 order time line, it looks like my KX3 is going to have a pretty high serial number. That's O.K. though, providing you early owners are diligent enough to report any early production glitches! I'm not sure there will be that many, but be diligent nevertheless! I'm kind of curious as to how many KX3 owners are also first time Elecraft owners. Seems like, based on some of the conversation, it's a fairly high number. I don't know exactly what to attribute that to, but I suspect more than a little of it is due to the success of the K3. Seems like a lot of folks are viewing the KX3 as a poor man's K3, and perhaps rightfully so. The unique versatility of the KX3 has also drawn a lot of attention from those who previously thought rigs like the FT-817 and IC-703 best suited their preferences. It isn't going to take them long to realize they got a whole bunch more than just a new and improved portable radio! I honestly think this radio is going to mark the beginning of a whole new way of thinking about size versus capability. There are already rumors about a KX3 look-alike from China. Ten-Tec has a new QRP radio in the works, and a small amp as well. I've even worked someone with a prototype. Isn't it interesting how many manufacturers are following the lead from Elecraft! Look what happened with the down conversion architecture. Ten-Tec may have actually initiated it with the Orion, but Elecraft really went a lot further in trying to perfect it, and made it truly successful--mainly because they support their radios better! I don't minimize the fact that some other manufacturers are rolling out some very nice products, but I know I'm having a bunch more fun just watching the Elecraft line progress. This is where most of the real innovation seems to be occurring. Stated differently, other manufacturers seem to be in a mode of mainly upscaling their products--adding features to make their next model somewhat more attractive. Elecraft, on the other hand, seems more innovative. I think I know why that is, at least to some extent. The designer/engineers and Yaecomwood sit around and think about how to add fins, or a bigger engine, like Chrysler--maybe throw in a new twist or two, like a bandscope, and more button versatility. That's good! However, Elecraft folks think about how can we make the radio perform better--even at the top of the scale! That's what led to down conversion, incorporating powerful versatility and upgradeability through firmware enhancement, enhanced DSP capability, etc. It's not about adding more buttons, but instead, adding more technology. That may sound like an overstatement, but I defend it by pointing to the fact that other manufacturers are seemingly adopting the Elecraft approach in many instances--but after the fact! The other big innovation is in SDR stuff, and the comparison is most intriguing. The KX3 is a perfect example of this. It's a total departure from where a lot of folks thought Elecraft was going. There was all this talk about a K4! Surprise! Elecraft looks for niche's in the market, and then fills a perceived void with avengeance. The KPA500 is another example of that. There are a plethora of 1 KW+ amps out there--and darned good ones--but few in the 500-700 watt range. For many, that's more than enough extra oomph, and technically, it covers the best part of the cost/benefit curve. Plus, it opened up new opportunities like offering the KAT500 as a matching accessory. I just think the whole thing is fascinating! Clearly not everyone will agree, not even with my premise, but I think it has merit. Dave W7AQK __ 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:
Re: [Elecraft] The RUG...
The rig/rug Let's call the whole thing off Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device -Original Message- From: Phil Townsend phi...@mac.com Date: Tue, 01 May 2012 10:23:01 To: Arthur Burkeaburk...@gmail.com Cc: va3...@gmail.com; elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net; Elecraftelecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: The RUG... This is a wonderful nick name for the KX3 The Rug... I love it. __ 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] Dayton
The. Grand pilgrimage is soon upon us, so a question Will eric/wayne bring anything to dayton for sale. IE the battery charger for the KX3. Will we be able to pre-order the 100amp brick? Will there be a hospitality suite/get together for us adventurous souls? Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device __ 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 ATU
Does anyone know what the capability/efficiency of the internal ATU is? Not talking about the wattage (its up to 20 I believe) but the tuning the SWR/range Looking at deploying a random wire/loop so I am wondering if I need a separate ATU or can the internal unit handle the range? Thanks Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device __ 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] PTT foot pedal KX3
Does anyone know of a 'pigtail' to allow a foot pedal with a microphone attached to a KX3. Now I have a K3 pigtail but they are not the same connection obviously Just throwing this out Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device __ 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] Elecraft KX-3 Serial Numbers To Date ...
#33 was shipped a week ago last thursday to VA3BXG So 007 is not even on the radar screen Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device -Original Message- From: Buddy Brannan bu...@brannan.name Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:13:32 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.netelecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX-3 Serial Numbers To Date ... Actually, the first production unit was #20, which went to W3FPR. #24, to KB9ABO (I think) was the first reported however. The latest we have heard from, which only means it's the latest reported, is #42, which went to W6GQ. Now how much of that did I get wrong I wonder? I haven't even looked at anything to verify. LOL -- Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY On Apr 16, 2012, at 10:56 AM, Thomas Horsten tho...@horsten.com wrote: Andy, Afraid you missed the boat with S/N 007, it was given to a field tester. S/N 25 was the first unit shipped, and I believe the most recent known shipped ones are in the 40's. Some of the folks over in the KX3 Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kx3/ have set up a spreadsheet for people to record the serial numbers of the rigs they have received as well as times orders were placed and when they got the shipment notification: http://bit.ly/HCXgf0 73, Thomas M0TRN On 16 April 2012 15:34, Andy - GM0NWI andy.gm0n...@btinternet.com wrote: As of April 2012... Anyone know where we might be with the Elecraft KX-3 Transceiver Serial Numbers... Re: Those folks who have been Field Testers Those That Have Their Radio Shipped Already.. Maybe A STUPID QUESTION ! ? For THAT I Unreservedly Apologise for bringing this up, but being a future KX-3 Buyer, I'm kinda interested. Just Wanted To Know sorta, get a ball-park figure of the very little that like everyone else, I KNOW that has been played-with or shipped thus far.. ...The Reasoning Behind This... I have 2 x K2's... One being a Vintage K2 in at least that the rig is STILL stock NOT upgraded in ANY way firmware wise.. Serial Number : 01432 My 2nd K2 I can't recall at the moment it's Serial Number - But I guess maybe in the 3000's - 4000's - 5000's Serial (Lisa@Elecraft will know tho)... So I Kinda was playin' around with Serial Numbers in my head and was thinkin, of tryin to order a KX-3 when the time comes with the SAME Serial Numbers as my K2's ... Or something more Special Agent Covert - akin to Serial Number 007 or something.. Anyways whatever happens in the near future I KNOW - I WILL BE more than pleased with whatever I get from the folks there in Aptos.. TIA 73's Andy GM0NWI andy.gm0n...@btinternet.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 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 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] KX-3 received!
You get an email asking you to confirm your order etc. Then depending on the shipping method, another email with the tracking number when actual shipped out Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device -Original Message- From: stan levandowski sjl...@optonline.net Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:25:59 To: llader...@earthlink.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 received! How were you notified pre-shipment? By phone; by email??? Did you just call Elecraft ahead of time and authorize the charge? My worst fear is trashing an important email in haste, I've been known to do that ;) Stan WB2LQF On Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 6:20 PM, W0FK wrote: KX-3 s/n 0036 received! Can't wait to get it on the air. Really slick little radio. Thanks to all at Elecraft! Lou, W0FK http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/file/n7457786/KX3_0036.jpg - St. Louis, MO K3 #2513, P3 #620 KX3 *On Order* -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX-3-received-tp7457786p7457786.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 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] Electronic manuals
I like papaer because it is easy to make notes, highlight items, add customized settings etc that you may have. Electroic is fine for travel, but there is nothing like paer in tersm of flexibility etc Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device -Original Message- From: Jim N7US n...@arrl.net Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:17:13 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Reply-To: n...@arrl.net Subject: [Elecraft] Electronic manuals PDF manuals, including KE7X's book, can be transferred to a tablet computer for reading in a recliner, airplane seat, or whatever! 73, Jim N7US -Original Message- It's nice to have both. The electronic one gives you a great ability to find things, it's easily updated, and takes up no space on the bookshelf or coffee table. And it's harder to misplace. It's dirt cheap compared to paper. The paper one is good so I don't have to either build on my operating desk, or carry a computer to the workbench, and it's handier for checking off steps, and reading in my recliner. 73, Mike NF4L __ 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] KX3 and Data Mode Interface
All I can echo lance's post. Given my saver antenna restriction, for me, when at home I will be doing digital As most people rather let the dust settle (the expert voice their experience) so I/we can get the best results Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device -Original Message- From: W7GJ, Lance w...@q.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:10:37 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and Data Mode Interface Hi Ed, I also need the same thing, as I am sure many people do. I need to figure out a solution as small as possible, since my KX3 and whatever additional cables/interfaces/6m preamplifier, etc etc. need to all fit in the outside pouch of my laptop computer case for airline travel. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. I would THINK that Elecraft probably would provide cables (eventually, anyway) to allow the KX3 to be used on digital modes, but maybe it will take some time after the production units are actually going out the door. I would have expected that field testers already would have determined the best way to achieve this type of operation, Ed. So I think it is best to let the dust settle first and get their input before rushing off to develop some custom interface that may or may not be necessary with the final KX3... VY 73, Lance On 3/18/2012 7:03 PM, Edward R. Cole [via Elecraft] wrote: This seems a popular topic on the KX3. For computer interfacing the KX3 for running various soundcard programs a simple interface is needed for PTT, Keying, and transmit audio. It is assumed that one side of the IQ baseband will serve for connection of Rx audio to the soundcard. A couple choices are given for PTT: 1) using the Mic-PTT 2) using GPIO input Transmit audio from a soundcard will have to be: 1) isolated 2) reduced in amplitude to drive the mic input properly. RS232 needs to be isolated from KX3 PTT and KEY. An external unit is what looks practical and will need the proper connectors: 1) Four contact mic connector w/ suitable length cord 2) ACC2 connector (if used) 3) standard 3.5mm phone jack for soundcard interconnect (get that from RS) 4) breakout of serial cable RTS line and DTR line 5) connector for KX3 KEY jack. 6) transistors to isolate RTS and DTR 7) resistive divider (pot) for setting Tx audio level 8) miniature pcb isolation transformer for audio A simple interface can be made very tiny using sm components, though may be more than will fit the standard DB9 (9-pin subD) jack shell. I'm giving some thought to manufacture such an item, but I need to receive delivery of my KX3 for development. What would folks like this to look like? How long should cords be? 73, Ed - Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:29:41 +0100 From: Frode LA2RL [hidden email] /user/SendEmail.jtp?type=nodenode=7383963i=0 Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 and Data Mode Interface To: [hidden email] /user/SendEmail.jtp?type=nodenode=7383963i=1 Message-ID: CADpT02T=Qw5TDWuv=Xev=[hidden email] /user/SendEmail.jtp?type=nodenode=7383963i=2 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 The K3 Manual says clearly that the Line In and Line Out signals are isolated with transformers and that these ports therefore can be connected directly to a computer sound card. I have read carefully through the KX3 Preliminary Manual but I have not found any information about isolation of the input and output analog signals. I therefore suppose that the KX3 does not have any isolation on these ports, however on page 18 the manual says that you can connect the computer audio to the MIC jack and the KX3 phone jack to the computer's audio input. So I am still somewhat confused. 73 Frode LA2RL 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 == BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com EME: 50-1.1kw?, 144-1.4kw, 432-QRT, 1296-?, 3400-? DUBUS Magazine USA Rep [hidden email] /user/SendEmail.jtp?type=nodenode=7383963i=3 Kits made by KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com/kits.htm == __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] /user/SendEmail.jtp?type=nodenode=7383963i=4 This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-and-Data-Mode-Interface-tp7382234p7383963.html To start a new topic under Elecraft, email ml-node+s365791n365791...@n2.nabble.com To unsubscribe from Elecraft, click here
[Elecraft] Plugs
In one of the previous notes from Wyne, he mentions that maybe Elecraft would end buying a bulk, good quality set of plugs that can be ordered (instead of talking one's chances by order sight unseen) Is there a possibility that they can be put on the order page and then shipped with the new KX3. Reduced shopping/tax/import fees, given that we are already getting some from Elecraft? Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device __ 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] operating software for K-3
Not knowing where to post this question other then here Here it is Between DXLab and HRD which is the 'better' (and more importantly why becuase better is so subjective) My first DX rig will be the KX3 and wonder which I should learn/use I plan to use digital as well as ssb. If I should post this somewhere else please let me know As well off line help would also Be appreciated a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device -Original Message- From: k...@cox.net Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2012 12:42:09 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; wa2cj...@optonline.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] operating software for K-3 John, Congrats on the new K3! Check out DXLab on the Internet. It's a suite of some great programs for us hams. Best part of it , it's free and very well supported by the author and reflector group. 73 de Jim - KE8G wa2cj...@optonline.net wrote: I have completed building and setting my new K-3 works great looking for software to use with the K-3 for cw , data, logging , etc. Any suggestions ?? John __ 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 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] Fw: [ham-radio-deluxe] KX3
I thought that some would be interested in the response i got from the owner of the HRD software. So I thought I would forward I have no connection nor any commercial interest Yada yada a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device -Original Message- From: Rick Ruhl ric...@w4pcsoftware.com Sender: ham-radio-del...@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:47:48 To: ham-radio-del...@yahoogroups.com Reply-To: ham-radio-del...@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ham-radio-deluxe] KX3 I need to get with Eric and those guys and get one. It should work fine with the K3 settings, but I'll have to look at the new spec. The KX3 will be in the 6.0 radio set. J From: ham-radio-del...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ham-radio-del...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of va3...@gmail.com Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 1:34 PM To: ham-radio-del...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ham-radio-deluxe] KX3 The new rig from elecraft will be coming out shortly. And of course the question is with HRD can we control it. My understanding the commands are a superset of the K3, but one needs to ask the question a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __ 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] Manual
Is it possible, even if it is in beta, to get a copy of the Kx3 manual As being a newbie, I need to study the various (right now over my head) aspects of the radio. At least I can read it before I get the KX3 and thus be better prepared, rather then having to choice to read the manual vs playing with my toy, if they both arrive at the same time Thanks a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device __ 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] headset
You state that you had to change the profile. What exactly did you do? I just ordered his headset and foot switch. And hopping it all works out. --Original Message-- From: Richard Gracer Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] headset Sent: Feb 19, 2012 09:45 When my BM-10 stared causing 60 cycle hum, I tracked it down to the adaptor. The Heil replacement service left much to be desired, as just the postage to get the adaptor to them negated any replacement and they would not consider just sending a new one to me. I decided to try something new. After a lot of research, I bought the Yamaha CM-500 but didn't like it. I then researched and bought the WB2ENY premium headset for under $ 50.00. The eham reviews are excellent. I am very happy with it. My audio reports are great and they are very comfortable. I had to adjust the transmit equalizer as the profile is different that for the Heil Mikes, but I am very happy. http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze3rys4/headset_premium/ Richard W6RIG __ 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 a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device __ 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] Yamaha CM500/PPT Headset
Alright. I have a question about the CM500 and PTT If I want to use PTT is an adapter already included with the package or do I need to by it. And in conjection to this Where can I get a good PTT hand switch. (My shack is To crowded for a foot switch) Thanks a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device __ 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] Yamaha CM500/PPT Headset
Its the KX3 (sorry) But for wiring, I am not in a position to do any construction. So all I am looking to do is use a CM500 with a PPT hand switch, and wondering what I still need aside from what is included with the headphone The hand switch. And maybe the adapter? a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device -Original Message- From: Greg a...@cablespeed.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:26:32 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500/PPT Headset Actually it does not matter. No adapter is included with the K3 or KX3. The KX3 will include a mic plug you can wire yourself. It is a 3.5mm 4 conductor plug. There is a menu item to enable or disable the up/dn button signals provided by the MH3 mic. I connected a standard 3 conductor audio cable that breaks down to two RCA connectors and use that to interface my CM500 and a PTT switch. 73 Greg AB7R On 2/19/2012 11:15 AM, va3...@gmail.com wrote: Alright. I have a question about the CM500 and PTT If I want to use PTT is an adapter already included with the package or do I need to by it. And in conjection to this Where can I get a good PTT hand switch. (My shack is To crowded for a foot switch) Thanks a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device __ 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 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] Yamaha CM500/PPT Headset
I want to thank all of you for the info, but at this time I am unable to construct anything myself, so i was looking for a commercial solution --Original Message-- From: David Christ To: va3...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500/PPT Headset Sent: Feb 19, 2012 14:53 What I use for a hand PTT switch is a small Micro Switch snap action switch from my junkbox. It is about an inch long and half an inch wide and just a little higher. It has a button on the top. After soldering wires on the terminals I covered the back half with shrink tubing. Since I am not a touch typist I can hold it in my hand while using a keyboard or even write with a pencil. Works great for me, but each has his own opinions. David K0LUM At 7:15 PM + 2/19/12, va3...@gmail.com wrote: Alright. I have a question about the CM500 and PTT If I want to use PTT is an adapter already included with the package or do I need to by it. And in conjection to this Where can I get a good PTT hand switch. (My shack is To crowded for a foot switch) Thanks a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device __ 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 a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device __ 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] Yamaha CM500/PPT Headset
Oi so no need at all for PTT with the CM500 I am bad Thanks And if I want a hand switch etc? Still waiting to get my hands on the unit so I can start asking better questions and not stupid ones --Original Message-- From: Ron D'Eau Claire To: va3...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500/PPT Headset Sent: Feb 19, 2012 16:37 And that's built into the KX3. If you don't want to use VOX, you tap the XMIT switch on the KX3. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- I want to thank all of you for the info, but at this time I am unable to construct anything myself, so i was looking for a commercial solution --Original Message-- From: David Christ To: va3...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500/PPT Headset Sent: Feb 19, 2012 14:53 What I use for a hand PTT switch is a small Micro Switch snap action switch from my junkbox. It is about an inch long and half an inch wide and just a little higher. It has a button on the top. After soldering wires on the terminals I covered the back half with shrink tubing. Since I am not a touch typist I can hold it in my hand while using a keyboard or even write with a pencil. Works great for me, but each has his own opinions. David K0LUM At 7:15 PM + 2/19/12, va3...@gmail.com wrote: Alright. I have a question about the CM500 and PTT If I want to use PTT is an adapter already included with the package or do I need to by it. And in conjection to this Where can I get a good PTT hand switch. (My shack is To crowded for a foot switch) Thanks a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device __ 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] Yamaha CM500/PPT Headset
I did order the mic MH3. But I am sure when I am home, the cats and wife would rather not hear the chatter. So therefore why the need for a headphone I am so new that 'I don't know what I don't know' So I need a 'pigtail' adapter and a pTT cable/switch I don't want to wait a second when I get the KX3, which I would if I don't figure this out and am stuck at home and have the 'chatter restriction' (IE cats/wife) ;-) --Original Message-- From: Ron D'Eau Claire To: va3...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500/PPT Headset Sent: Feb 19, 2012 17:03 The only dumb question is the question not asked! If you want to hold a PTT switch in your hand, you might consider the MH3 microphone that has built in PTT *and* frequency up/down buttons that allow you to tweak the receive frequency without touching the KX3 itself. A hand switch to work with the CM500 would require some sort of adapter as others pointed out. The KX3 uses a four wire TRRS mic connector (tip, ring 1, ring 2 and sleeve). Connecting the rings together puts the KX3 in transmit. That's why you must disable the PTT operation in the KX3's MENU if you plug in a mono mic connector such as the CM500 or the ProSet have. Otherwise the two rings short to the sleeve in the mono jack and the KX3 will transmit. 73 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: va3...@gmail.com [mailto:va3...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 2:39 PM To: Ron D'Eau Claire; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500/PPT Headset Oi so no need at all for PTT with the CM500 I am bad Thanks And if I want a hand switch etc? Still waiting to get my hands on the unit so I can start asking better questions and not stupid ones --Original Message-- From: Ron D'Eau Claire To: va3...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500/PPT Headset Sent: Feb 19, 2012 16:37 And that's built into the KX3. If you don't want to use VOX, you tap the XMIT switch on the KX3. Ron AC7AC a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device __ 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] No Response From Elecraft
Enough said. Let's get back to the subject in hand. --Original Message-- From: David Gilbert Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] No Response From Elecraft Sent: Feb 8, 2012 12:11 It's no doubt an unwarranted bias of mine, but personally I tend to discount the rants from people who post in all caps and expect satisfaction in less than 24 hours. Just say'n Dave AB7E On 7 Feb 2012, at 21:33, Larry effectiveh...@bellsouth.net wrote: I HAVE BEEN HEARING ABOUT THE GREAT SERVICE THAT ELECTRIFY GIVES. WELL WE BOUGHT A KPA-500 AMPLIFIER THAT HAS GONE BAD. WE SENT AN EMAIL YESTERDAY AND TRIED TO CALL THEM TODAY. SO FAR NO RESPONSE. MAN WHAT SERVICE! K4MWE __ __ 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 a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device __ 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] Boom Mike for K3
But I would like the info on the head set as well. Elecraft sells a Heil headset for the K3 I believe (doing this from my BB) So can we use that one, or is the Pro version 'better'. If so which connector will we need for the KX3 as I would have to buy them at a retail. Thks a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device -Original Message- From: James Meade jnme...@southslope.net Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:41:37 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Boom Mike for K3 Sorry if this has been addressed before. I'm hoping to spend more time in my shack and I'd like some opinions or advice on a good quality boom and mike for the K3. I suppose I'd spend $300-$500 if I had to although that is on the top end. The use would be for operating on scheduled, controlled nets and rag chewing. As a point of reference, a friend has suggested the Heil PL2T boom and PR 781 mike. (He has a high-end Icom). I already have a couple of headsets and hand mikes so this inquiry is just on the boom and mike. Thanks, Jim NO0B __ 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] KX3 suggestion bluetooth
Don't know if it feel between the tracks, but what about a bluetooth option when using the KX3 as mobile? a kosher ham __ 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 mic jack *will* work with other mics/headsets having a regular stereo plug
Ok next question. Will you be selling the heil headphones, or is the one already on the site compatible with the configuration? a kosher ham -Original Message- From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:22:53 To: k...@yahoogroups.com; Elecraft Reflectorelecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 mic jack *will* work with other mics/headsets having a regular stereo plug In response to a few questions on this topic: The KX3 has a 4-circuit 3.5-mm jack, allowing for UP/DN and PTT controls as well a mic audio shield ground. The MH3 has a matching plug. However, the mic jack can also be used with mics having a 3-circuit (stereo) plug. These will not provide PTT or UP/DN controls, but can still be used with VOX or the XMIT switch (equivalent to PTT). Two menu entries are provided for mic configuration: one to turn bias on/ off and another to turn the UP/DN buttons on/off. Heil headsets with two stereo plugs (one for stereo receive audio, the other for the mic) can be used. Generic computer headsets with these two plugs will also work. There are very small, pivoting mics available from places like Fry's that have a 3-circuit plug. These are compatible with the KX3's mic jack, too, and in fact allow you to use the KX3 like an HT (in a pinch). We'll expand our list of compatible mics over time. 73, Wayne N6KR __ 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] A couple of questions, some answered some not
1) While it maybe obvious to some, the standard package does not include a power supply (just like the K1 K2 etc) Bummer 2) In along those same lines, what is the connector, polarity of the plug, or if the optional charger was ordered, can it power the unit to 10W as well as keeping the batteries fully loaded? 3) How much would it cost to get both cables rs232 and USB (v2 or v3?) 4) Any thoughts about adding bluetooth (for mobile operation)? Just wondering a kosher ham -Original Message- From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:53:27 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Reply-To: e...@elecraft.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Now accepting orders for the Elecraft KX3 Transceiver Folks - Please do -not- post criticisms of other postings or people to the list. That only increases the overall list noise level and is specifically prohibited in the list guidelines. (guess its time to re-post those..) Also, please note that this list also exists for feedback and motivation to those of us at Elecraft. We enjoy seeing enthusiastic posts of all types. It keeps us working the long hours necessary to feed your ham radio habit ;-) Free free to complain directly to the list moderator. Do -not- attempt to moderate list postings yourself, via on-list or even via private emails. We will moderate when we feel its necessary to keep everything under control. . 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft list moderator www.elecraft.com On 12/28/2011 12:23 PM, wrote: Great! But please...exactly **what value** is it to the list if each of the several thousand purchasers of the KX3 post I ordered one or I ordered 13 __ 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] KX3 Order...mic
Well if it total custom I may have problem I live in a condo and thus at night, I would like to get a headset to work the rig so I don't disturb my better half So now it is custom will an adapter be offered? --Original Message-- From: Bruce Beford Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Order...mic Sent: Dec 28, 2011 18:41 Wayne previously described the KX3 MH3 mic and connector (on another list) thus: The mic jack is different from the other 1/8th-inch (3.5 mm) jacks. It has 4 conductors, allowing for PTT/UP/DOWN, mic audio, and a separate shield ground to prevent hot mic syndrome. The mic is full custom, with a 4-pin right-angle plug. -Bruce, N1RX Steve KC8QVO wrote: snip I am going to hold off on the mic. I will see if I can home brew one. Not sure what plug it takes though... __ 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 a kosher ham __ 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] Dust cover for the KX3
I would not purchase the paddles. I want to use the money to purchase the battery pack etc instead 73s --Original Message-- From: Rose Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Dust cover for the KX3 Sent: Nov 28, 2011 15:06 I've been working with Wayne at Elecraft on a dust cover for the KX3. Prototypes have been sent back and forth, and a design is almost finalized. The paddle assembly will be an option, and I'd like to know if there are those who would -not- purchase the paddles, and therefore would not want an opening in the cover for them. We'll address a potential padded case next. It's a complex issue, with many concepts of what extras might be added over and above the KX3. Stay tuned, and 73! Rose - N7HKW elecraftcov...@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 a kosher ham __ 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
