Re: [Elecraft] denatured alcohol vs. Everclear
I hope your radio is at least 18, just to keep you out of trouble :). 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Jul 17, 2021, at 15:09, Paul Van Dyke wrote: > > I had a glass of that stuff next to the radio, and when I came back 10 mins > later > 1/2 was gone and the radio was acting up and being strange. > Hmm > Paul KB9AVO > >> On Sat, Jul 17, 2021 at 2:42 PM Steve Hall <99sun...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> John NI0K, >> Keep in mind that denatured alcohol and Everclear are absolutely two >> different products. >> Denatured or wood alcohol is most poisonous. Whereas Everclear is grain >> alcohol and can be consumed, (in moderation.) >> Steve >> WM6P >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to pvandyke1...@gmail.com >> > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500
Do you have it disabled? 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Jul 10, 2021, at 14:42, Hunsdon Cary III wrote: > > I have #380 and yesterday, for the first time, tried to use the 2nd antenna > port but it’s not available and a check of my manual says “for future use”. > Has a subsequent firmware update added access to the 2nd antenna port? > 73, > Cary > K4TM > Lynchburg VA > > Sent from Clovelly Cottage II, home of amateur radio station K4TM and the > most creative Sue Cary, in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge > mountains of Virginia. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K4 reflector?
Look at groups.io. It’s not an official Elecraft reflector but Wayne posts there often. 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Jul 5, 2021, at 17:49, bruce whitney via Elecraft > wrote: > > I thought I saw a post by Wayne a little while back saying that there would > be a Elecraft reflector established dealing only with the K4?I don't see it > at QTH.net. Did I miss it? Or not gonna happen?Maybe that no other product > gets its own reflectorBruce WhitneyW8RA > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Giving Up
sn't look like it. Innovative in some, >> perhaps many ways - yes. A new trend setter? I'm not so sure. When the K3 >> came out it was very competitively priced. I'm not sure I would describe >> the K4 with the same words. It is unquestionably an expensive radio. At >> this point the price/performance just isn't there for me. I sold my very >> complete K3 station several years ago in anticipation of the K4. But now >> the waiting has left me thinking about how much I'm willing to invest and >> whether or not another brand whose transceivers are as much as $1500 less >> and whose performance seems quite impressive will meet my needs. After >> literally several years of contemplation I conclude that, for me, the K4 is >> not worth the price. $3600 (with the tuner since every other significant >> radio includes one) would seem competitive and I would jump on it at this >> price. But as it is? Can't see doing it. I apologize if feelings are hurt >> or I've made anyone angry. I'm leaving the list since I'm no longer waiting >> patiently for what we once called Vaporware.Good luck to everyone on their >> current and future K4s.Doug -- >> K0DXV__Elecraft >> mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: >> http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:elecr...@mailman.qth.netThis >> list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: >> http://www.qsl.net/donate.htmlMessage delivered to turnb...@net1.ie >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to gt...@seanet.com >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to rta...@gmail.com > > > > -- > -- > > Rick Tavan > Truckee and Saratoga, 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 > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] RSGB Tonight@8 talk about the K4 by Rob Sherwood - today
Hi Stewart, Will this be recorded and placed on the RSGB Youtube channel? I’m looking forward to the talk. 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Jun 7, 2021, at 10:26, Stewart Bryant wrote: > > While unfortunately the time is not very convenient for many members of this > list, I am sure that tonight’s RSGB Tonight@8 talk will interest many. Rob > has just completed he technical review of the K4D. > > Rob Sherwood’s name has become something of a standard in the radio amateur > equipment world as a trusted comparison guide to the technical performance of > a wide range of transceivers. > This presentation will explain the process that Sherwood Engineering go > through to produce detailed performance figures for a wide range of > transceivers. Rob will talk about the acquisition of a true random sample of > the radio, through to the technical processes of measurement and the > compilation and presentation of comparative results. > > The presentation will also include details of Rob’s recent findings on the > long awaited new Elecraft K4D. > > Rob will also talk about how modern receivers have become very good but how > generally many transmitters need attention to some aspects of their > performance. > > You can find the talk via this link. > > https://rsgb.org/main/tonight-at-eight-live-webinars/ > <https://rsgb.org/main/tonight-at-eight-live-webinars/> > > Starts at 8pm UK which is 12 noon California and 3pm Eastern. > > It will be available as a recording on YouTube shortly after the event for > those unable to make it. However live participants will be able to put > questions in the chat and a number of them will be selected and put to the > speaker. > > Best 73 > > Stewart/G3YSX > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Band decoder ala KRC2
That’s odd. I just entered KRC2 in the search box on the main Elecraft page and it took me right to it. 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On May 14, 2021, at 15:48, Jim Cary wrote: > > Jack, > > Thanks. I couldn’t find it on the website and when I called the sales > customer service line they had no idea what I was talking about! > > Jim > > >> On May 14, 2021, at 3:40 PM, Jack Brindle wrote: >> >> The KRC2 is still on the Elecraft web site, available for order. I would >> have been told if it were discontinued, and have not been so notified. >> >> url is: >> https://elecraft.com/products/krc2-band-decoder-with-relays-k-line-and-k2 >> <https://elecraft.com/products/krc2-band-decoder-with-relays-k-line-and-k2> >> >> 73! >> Jack, W6FB >> >> >>>> On May 14, 2021, at 12:36 PM, Jim Cary >>> <mailto:jimlc...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>> >>> Looking for a band decoder similar to the discontinued KRC2 for my K3 to >>> control my antenna switch. Doesn’t have to have a lot of bells and >>> whistles. Would appreciate any suggestions. >>> >>> Tnx and 73, >>> >>> Jim >>> W2SM >>> >>> >>> __ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> <http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft> >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm <http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm> >>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net <mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net <http://www.qsl.net/> >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> <http://www.qsl.net/donate.html> >>> Message delivered to jackbrin...@me.com <mailto:jackbrin...@me.com> > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Wall st journal article about dxpeditions
“Updated 19th century technology” made me laugh. I drive an updated technology - it no longer has hooves :). 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On May 6, 2021, at 23:56, Tony Estep wrote: > > Complete with a pic of a K3. > https://www.wsj.com/articles/post-pandemic-travel-for-ham-radio-fans-as-far-away-as-possible-11620312400?st=vb0vgz9a268gjgk=article_copyURL_share > > 73, > Tony KT0NY > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Repair service
A few weeks ago I called the main number and received a return auth number for my KPA1500. I packed the amp and shipped it UPS. I received a confirmation from Elecraft when it arrived on April 2nd. 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Apr 11, 2021, at 11:02, Peter Reinzuch via Elecraft > wrote: > > My Panadapter has quit working. When I press the power switch I get a > white screen briefly it says : > > P3 Boot Loader > Checksum TEST > > Then screen blanks out. > I have tried rebooting by holding power switch while I plug the power cord > back in. No luck! > Any suggestions ? > I have filled out the request online to get a ticket to send it in for > repair no reply. ? Who should I try and contact to see if I can get it > working . > 73 Peter VE7REZ > > > > > > > Sent from my iPhone > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] MC-60A
No it should be fine 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Apr 2, 2021, at 14:39, Steve Fox wrote: > > Do I need to make any modifications to use an MC-60A microphone with a K3? > > Thanks > Steve > KA4FOX > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K4 Mailing list?
Yes, in groups.io. 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Mar 19, 2021, at 21:49, Gary Smith wrote: > > Maybe I misunderstood so I should ask, is > there a mailing list devoted to the K4? I > looked on the Elecraft page but saw > nothing about it. > > Thanks & 73, > > Gary > KA1J > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Support address...
They are really stacked up. I just called on Monday for a return auth. for my 1500 and got a 45 day estimate from Michelle (I think?). 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Mar 18, 2021, at 12:58, Dave wrote: > > As far as I know it is correct address. Maybe check your spam for leer for > replies? > > My friend just contacted them and got response for a KPA1500 question. > > Dave wo2x > > Sent from my waxed string and tin cans. > >> On Mar 18, 2021, at 12:52 PM, Dave Cole wrote: >> >> Is supp...@elecraft.com, still the correct address to write to? I have >> sent three inquiries to that address, across a week and a half, and gotten >> no reply. >> -- >> 73, and thanks, >> Dave (NK7Z) >> https://www.nk7z.net >> ARRL Volunteer Examiner >> ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI >> ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to rocke...@gmail.com > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Qso today problems
Yes there was a big list. It seems that there were various different problems. What worked for one didn’t work for another. After last year I was hopeful but I’ll pass next year. 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Mar 14, 2021, at 17:32, Dean L wrote: > > > I did all the above and chased my tail, round and round... I switched > browsers, and Finally made it into some "airmeet "session where EVERYONE was > as put off as me. WOW > Sent numerous emails and called 2 times. Mr Begalli and Tad "Black hole sun" > Cook were on the list of unhappy campers. > This Eric guys must be hiding. > I spent hours on this hoax > > Hope all had better luck, never again !!! > 73 > Dean K2WW > >> On Sun, Mar 14, 2021, 13:34 weave...@usermail.com >> wrote: >> Did you try the “Get your ticket by yourself” link? It will ask for your >> name/call, email address and order number. That is the way I had to get in >> when my link that they mailed to me didn’t work. >> >> 73, >> Bill WE5P >> >> Comfortably Numb >> >> > On Mar 14, 2021, at 11:44, Dean L wrote: >> > >> > Anybody else have problems getting a ticket? >> > I paid my money got my order number now locked out of tickets. >> > >> > Wasted half a day yesterday trying to get in >> > >> > 73 >> > Dean K2WW >> > __ >> > Elecraft mailing list >> > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> > >> > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com >> __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Qso today problems
Did you try the “Get your ticket by yourself” link? It will ask for your name/call, email address and order number. That is the way I had to get in when my link that they mailed to me didn’t work. 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Mar 14, 2021, at 11:44, Dean L wrote: > > Anybody else have problems getting a ticket? > I paid my money got my order number now locked out of tickets. > > Wasted half a day yesterday trying to get in > > 73 > Dean K2WW > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Support?
I emailed re. a KPA-1500 problem on Wednesday and got an almost immediate reply, but after an immediate follow-up later that day nothing on subsequent emails either yesterday or today. Something is going on maybe with your SPAM filter. Thanks for the attention. 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Feb 26, 2021, at 16:16, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > Rich, > > This should be working and we should be responding. We’re looking into it. > > Meanwhile: what’s your question? I’m always available :) > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > > > elecraft.com > >> On Feb 26, 2021, at 1:04 PM, Rich wrote: >> >> I used the on-line support form and have not heard a thing for weeks. >> >> I would think they would remove the on-line support if it is not longer >> available. >> >> Rich >> >> K3RWN >> >>>> On 2/26/2021 15:51 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: >>> >>> Try k3supp...@elecraft.com >>> >>> 73, >>> >>> ... Joe, W4TV >>> >>> >>>> On 2021-02-26 3:35 PM, Jay Radcliffe wrote: >>>> I have a K3 that I am having some trouble with (Low power output and >>>> 2m module no output). I have been emailing supp...@elecraft.com for >>>> weeks now and have gotten no response. >>>> >>>> 1. Is Elecraft Support still in business? Maybe I can get a better >>>> contact there? >>>> 2. Can someone recommend another repair center? >>>> >>>> Jay n8os >>>> >>>> >>>> Jay Radcliffe >>>> Twitter: @jradcliffe02 >>>> E-Mail: jay.radcli...@gmail.com >>>> LinkedIn + Resume: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jradcliffe02 >>> >>> >>> __ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> Message delivered to rwnewbo...@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 >> Message delivered to n...@elecraft.com > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K4 discussion?
Taking a delivery of a K4 would be like winning the lottery. As soon as you post it you are deluged with friends (questions?) that would make playing with your new toy impossible. :-) 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Feb 23, 2021, at 13:50, Terry Brown wrote: > > I find it interesting that even though the K4 is shipping in greater numbers > now, the only postings are on a discussion group specific to the K4 and not > to this group where the majority of Elecraft users post and read. > > It would be nice to see postings related to the K4 here as well. > > 73, > > Terry > N7TB > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K4 Panadaptor Display
What about running the pan output through a VNC in a window? That brings up the question will the K4 have a VNC server on board? 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Jan 26, 2021, at 09:50, Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft > wrote: > > > Thanks for the quick answer Grant (& also Ed W0YK). > That is more than a little disappointing as it means that as a contester for > example, you either have to have two or more displays (ie. One for a logging > program & one for the K4 display) or buy a much more expensive display which > enables you to have separate quadrants for separate programs? This seems a > rather retrograde step compared to most other current transceivers or have I > misunderstood? I suppose you could use the touch screen display as an > alternative but why not output the K4 display to your PC and then put both > outputs onto a single screen? > 73 > Ray G3XLG > > Sent from Mail for Windows 10 > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Connecting PC to K3S
Hi Mike, I use the winkeyer for a logging program interface (N3FJP, N1MM). The winkeyer output goes to the straight key jack on the K3S. The paddle plugs into the paddle jack on the rig. Otherwise it’s just one USB cable K3S to computer and you’re all set. 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Jan 24, 2021, at 21:05, NJMike wrote: > > I am considering buying a K3S, waiting to hear from Elecraft if they are > selling refurbished ones. The website says they are...will also consider a > used one. > > I am currently using a K2. > > So I'm trying to understand everything that may be relevant to me and my > setup. > > One thing is the connection from my laptop to the K3S. The laptop has 2 USB > ports. One USB port is used with a wireless keyboard. The other USB port > is connected to a 4-port hub. From the hub, one port goes to a Winkeyer. > Another port on the hub has the USB connector for a mouse. > > I don't think I will need the Winkeyer with the K3S. (Can someone confirm > this?). I assume I could still use the hub and now use a USB to USB mini > cable to connect to the K3S. > > The laptop also has a mini HDMI port. Could I use a micro HDMI to mini USB > to control the K3S? > > Thanks, > Mike NJ2OM > > > > -- > Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Activity on the Elecraft reflector
I have no authority but I’d say you are fine here. Ask away. 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Jan 15, 2021, at 12:42, Ed Stallman wrote: > > I signed up to the Elecraft mail reflector yesterday , I've not used the > reflector for the past 3.5 years . My question , is this the place to ask > question about the KPA-1500 and other Elecraft products ? Is their a specific > place for questions on the KPA-1500? Maybe an IO Group ? > > Tnx Ed N5DG > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K4 controlled by K3?
Can the K3 (K3/0) control the K4 remotely? 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Arc Fault Detector Woes
Tom, I had the same problem with a new house in 2011. The Eaton breakers of that era (2010-2012 or so) were faulty and being replaced by Eaton. It’s a long shot that it’s the cause of your problem but I mention it just in case (or if someone else is having a chronic problem). 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Jan 4, 2021, at 15:31, Tom Doligalski via Elecraft > wrote: > > Over the last several weeks I’ve been having problems with the arc fault > detector (AFCI) in my fusebox.This does not control the power to the shack, > but to our garage door operners. > > It seemed random at first, but I think I’ve tracked it down a bit. > > Running an Elecraft K3/KPA500/KAT500 combo. The AFCI ONLY trips when on 80 > CW, running 100 watts (the KPA500 in standby bode). If the KPA500 is ON > (running 500 watts) there is no problem. > > Seems fine on other bands…. > > 80M antenna is a Carolina Windom. The usual baluns/line isolator/grounding > stuff. > > Any ides? > > Kinda worried that there is an issue with the 100 W amp in the K3. > > 73. > > Tom W4KX > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Used antenna - Arecio antenna collapses
EME (Earth - Mars - Earth) ? :-) 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Dec 2, 2020, at 08:43, Dave Sublette wrote: > > Pick up only. Bring a big truck. > > K4TO > >> On Wed, Dec 2, 2020 at 5:52 AM Douglas Hudson wrote: >> >> If you want a good buy on a used, high gain antenna, the Arecibo radio >> astronomy antenna will soon be up for grabs. Sold as is, where is. Some >> assembly required. >> >> >> https://www.npr.org/2020/12/01/940767001/arecibo-observatory-telescope-collapses-ending-an-era-of-world-class-research >> >> >> Doug >> K7CUU >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to k...@arrl.net >> > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development
True, while the core of the system, not the device drivers and higher level applications are open. 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Nov 27, 2020, at 16:10, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > The phrase "run a DERIVATION of an open source operating system" is key. > > It is just a basis for their software. I would bet not a one of them would > open up the full source code used on their hardware. They might reveal which > open source operating system they based their software on, but not the > details of how it interacts with hardware and other software. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 11/27/2020 3:38 PM, weave...@usermail.com wrote: >> I understated my previous post a bit. All of the TOP 500 supercomputers run >> a derivaion of an open source operating system per the wikipedia page. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development
I understated my previous post a bit. All of the TOP 500 supercomputers run a derivaion of an open source operating system per the wikipedia page. 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Nov 27, 2020, at 15:26, weave...@usermail.com wrote: > > > You are exactly right Len. A majority of the worlds biggest super computers > are run on open source software (Not Windows :)). The June 2020 list here > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TOP500. Android devices, imbedded devices, most > web browsers etc. The list goes on and on. > > it’s about quality developers and a quality development process. Elecraft > surely has the market cornered in both aspects for both hardware and software. > > 73, > Bill WE5P > > Comfortably Numb > >>> On Nov 27, 2020, at 14:29, l...@ka7ftp.com wrote: >>> >> " OpenSSL pretty much runs the entire secure Internet. Linux, Python, etc. >> >> But those are exceptions." >> >> And an interesting statistic... >> >> "It's often said that more than half of new businesses fail during the first >> year. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), this isn't >> necessarily true. Data from the BLS shows that approximately 20% of new >> businesses fail during the first two years of being open, 45% during the >> first five years, and 65% during the first 10 years. Only 25% of new >> businesses make it to 15 years or more. These statistics haven't changed >> much over time, and have been fairly consistent since the 1990s.1 Though >> the odds are better than the commonly held belief, there are still many >> businesses that are closing down every year in the United States." >> >> It seems that this thread has become the whipping boy for open source. I >> would suggest that it is irrelevant whether something is open or closed >> source. Much of the "stuff" we buy today is created and sold in a one off >> runs from China. Once produced it is sold at Walmart and few people care >> how long it works, as long as it's cheap. For the few who care most stores >> will do a "no questions asked" refund. And then the consumer is off to buy >> another piece of junk. >> >> Open source projects are often created by a single individual , or a few >> people, who care about creating a "thing". There is often no thought about >> money, profit, or even maintaining the project. There are a few that gain >> traction and in some cases change the world. I'm sure it's more than the >> few projects that we have all listed in this thread that thrive. It's no >> different than the stats above on business. Unless you can create something >> that is useful and compel people to buy and use, the product will eventually >> cease to evolve and the company will probably die. Many open source >> projects reach maturity when the goals of the project are meet. Those >> project are often abandoned... Not really that different from a business >> that no longer innovates. >> >> This seems like a silly debate to continue demonizing one method or another. >> Both methods are valid and are based of different motivations. And in >> reality they are indifferent to our opinions... >> >> I think the question originally raised was as to the possibility of open >> sourcing the older Elecraft code. My guess is that may not happen for a lot >> of reasons.As long as Elecraft is doing well in business why would they >> freely part with their intellectual property, I wouldn't. >> >> len >> >> >> >> >> >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development
You are exactly right Len. A majority of the worlds biggest super computers are run on open source software (Not Windows :)). The June 2020 list here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TOP500. Android devices, imbedded devices, most web browsers etc. The list goes on and on. it’s about quality developers and a quality development process. Elecraft surely has the market cornered in both aspects for both hardware and software. 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Nov 27, 2020, at 14:29, l...@ka7ftp.com wrote: > " OpenSSL pretty much runs the entire secure Internet. Linux, Python, etc. > > But those are exceptions." > > And an interesting statistic... > > "It's often said that more than half of new businesses fail during the first > year. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), this isn't > necessarily true. Data from the BLS shows that approximately 20% of new > businesses fail during the first two years of being open, 45% during the > first five years, and 65% during the first 10 years. Only 25% of new > businesses make it to 15 years or more. These statistics haven't changed much > over time, and have been fairly consistent since the 1990s.1 Though the odds > are better than the commonly held belief, there are still many businesses > that are closing down every year in the United States." > > It seems that this thread has become the whipping boy for open source. I > would suggest that it is irrelevant whether something is open or closed > source. Much of the "stuff" we buy today is created and sold in a one off > runs from China. Once produced it is sold at Walmart and few people care > how long it works, as long as it's cheap. For the few who care most stores > will do a "no questions asked" refund. And then the consumer is off to buy > another piece of junk. > > Open source projects are often created by a single individual , or a few > people, who care about creating a "thing". There is often no thought about > money, profit, or even maintaining the project. There are a few that gain > traction and in some cases change the world. I'm sure it's more than the few > projects that we have all listed in this thread that thrive. It's no > different than the stats above on business. Unless you can create something > that is useful and compel people to buy and use, the product will eventually > cease to evolve and the company will probably die. Many open source projects > reach maturity when the goals of the project are meet. Those project are > often abandoned... Not really that different from a business that no longer > innovates. > > This seems like a silly debate to continue demonizing one method or another. > Both methods are valid and are based of different motivations. And in > reality they are indifferent to our opinions... > > I think the question originally raised was as to the possibility of open > sourcing the older Elecraft code. My guess is that may not happen for a lot > of reasons.As long as Elecraft is doing well in business why would they > freely part with their intellectual property, I wouldn't. > > len > > > > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Japanese speaking KPA-500 owners?
I have a friend that is not confident with his English skills that is thinking about purchasing a KPA-500. Are there any Japanese speaking KPA-500 owners on the list that he can bounce questions off of? thanks and 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Tuner bug
As a politically correct engineer in order to not insult any bugs, I referred to them as anomalous behaviors. :-) 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Nov 7, 2020, at 13:52, James Driskell wrote: > > The first bugs in the old large 1st generation computers were actually > insects (bugs) that were raising havoc with the insulation. Hence, "bugs" > has become our favorite term! > > 73, > > Jim, W7OWI > > > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on > behalf of Andy Durbin > Sent: Saturday, November 7, 2020 07:50 > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] Tuner bug > > My top band antenna is an OCF wire running round my back yard wall at about 5 > ft above ground. It has been through a number of iterations to make it > tunable on 160 and to handle 500 W. > > 500 W capability was achieved with a home brew feed point L match consisting > of a large air-spaced variable capacitor and an inductor wound on PVC pipe. > It worked fine until the small hours of Saturday morning when the SWR jumped > to a really high value and tripped my KPA500 reflected power monitor. Some > quick tests showed it worked fine up to about 200 W but anything over that > gave an instant transition from low SWR to very high SWR. All easily seen in > my station controller's data log. It seemed likely there was an insulation > breakdown somewhere, but where? > > Careful inspection of the air-spaced variable revealed a small bug between > the plates. It was carefully extracted and viewed under the microscope. It > was well charred! > > Quick check on 160 m and the antenna will handle 500 W again. Now ready to > try for a few missing states in ARRL Sweep Stakes. > > Not all bugs are neatly categorized as either hardware or software. > > 73, > Andy, k3wyc > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to jmdrisk...@msn.com > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Eric's presentation at RSGB Convention 2020
https://youtu.be/AWwhSbLv0B8 Bil WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Oct 13, 2020, at 08:41, Richard Zalewski wrote: > > Just where on the page is Eric's presentation? > Tnx > > Richard > *W7ZR* ex:5C5Z, CN2ZR, K2JSP, W6SBZ, W7KXR, K9ZIJ, W9KNF, W0KDF, W0MQU, > J68ZR, KC6ZR, PJ4/W7ZR, KH2,W7ZR, KH6/W7ZR, V31ZR, VK4AAZ, XE2DV > > > *Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer* > > >> On Mon, Oct 12, 2020 at 6:23 AM Jay Rutherford wrote: >> >> I just watched this and appreciated hearing about the company's early and >> developmental history. I bought K2/10 #1034 in early 2000 and built it >> over 4 long evenings. I still have it, along with both KX radios. >> >> 73 >> Jay K3BH >> >>> On Sat, Oct 10, 2020, at 06:23, KC0G via Elecraft wrote: >>> Eric, WA6HHQ, gave the keynote address on the history of Elecraft at >>> the RSGB online convention earlier this morning. >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to dick.w...@gmail.com >> > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Differences Between K4 Models
On the Elecraft website select products from the top menu. Then select K4. On that page there is a Models tab. That describes the differences in each model. 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Oct 13, 2020, at 06:20, Mister Mike wrote: > > Can anybody please tell me what are the differences between the K4-F, K4D-F > and the K4HD? I looked on the web site and I was unable to find a > comparison chart or anything more than purchasing information. > > I currently have a K3 with many of the options, including the sub-receiver. > I am just curious what the K4 has to offer me. Is there some comparison > chart somewhere to show what the advantages are for me to buy a newer K4? I > am sure others would like to know too. > > Than again, I am not an avid DXer or rabid contester. I have been licensed > for over 50 years and my operating patterns are pretty casual. > > 73, > > Michael, W1RC > Marblehead Massachusetts. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Question about shipping.
I thought that was the cost of the hat :-) 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Oct 9, 2020, at 12:04, Nr4c wrote: > > Yes. But the packing is a bit expensive. And, you get a free radio in every > box. > > I take it you didn’t save the one they sent it in. Or you bought a pre-loved > item > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > >> On Oct 8, 2020, at 6:27 PM, w...@jetbroadband.com wrote: >> >> All, >> >> >> >> I wonder if Elecraft would sell to its' consumers the boxes and packaging >> material that would fit our radio, amps and other Elecraft products? >> >> >> >> >> >> Best regards, >> >> >> >> Jerry, W1IE >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to n...@widomaker.com > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Question about shipping.
I was dreaming of pulling the trigger on the K4 next year and was thinking the same thing. This thread may save me a phone call :-). My apologies to Jerry, W1IE for spamming his personal mailbox :-( 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Oct 8, 2020, at 18:26, w...@jetbroadband.com wrote: > > All, > > > > I wonder if Elecraft would sell to its' consumers the boxes and packaging > material that would fit our radio, amps and other Elecraft products? > > > > > > Best regards, > > > > Jerry, W1IE > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Seeking comments on Ham Expo from participants
Hi Wayne, A thumbs up here. I was disappointed that I couldn’t watch the presentations live with my tablet (still not sure why? Probably cockpit error here!) but the format of leaving the presentations on line is a good idea. I am also disappointed that I missed most the Q sessions. The few that I did catch seemed to be as informative as the presentations themselves. It would be nice to have them on line also. I didn’t spend much time in the booth as I already run a K3s/KPA1500 and don’t need to even think of the K4 in the short term :-). 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Aug 22, 2020, at 07:19, Jay Rutherford wrote: > > Greetings all, > > I only watched Eric and Wayne's presentations, visited the Elecraft booth, > and that was about it. I didn't care about prizes or competitions. I found > the format initially interesting, but it didn't hold me for other than > Elecraft's booth. > > I thought Wayne's presentation was personal and detailed. The 3D design of > the KX2 was particularly interesting, as was learning about the Sketchup > software. Definitely gotta play with that. Although I'll never be in the > market for a K4 (KX4 maybe), Eric's talk was informative, well done, and it > was nice that it ended at 30 minutes. > > Suggestion for improvement: make the presentations, many of which were > pre-recorded, available any time. I suspect the technology is able to do > that, except for the live questions "phoned" in. It took me a few days to > find Wayne's talk on the KX2, as I was busy during the announced times on the > weekend. > > I MUCH prefer a live event, but given the constraints we are under, think > this an acceptable substitute. > > 73 > Jay K3BH > K2, now 20+ years old > KX2 > KX3 > >> On Fri, Aug 21, 2020, at 19:47, Wayne Burdick wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> I'd like to write up a summary of the recent [virtual] Ham Expo, >> especially for the benefit of those who weren't able to make 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 > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] "On second thought, I'll take the stairs."
tle, then strapped on a small pack I'd prepared earlier. >> >> We walked a mile or so through my neighborhood, admiring the houses' varied >> architecture, ending up (as planned) at a local park festooned with >> blackberry bushes. The most accessible branches had been picked clean, but >> with teamwork and persistence we were able to gather several large handfuls >> of fat, ripe berries, which we devoured on the spot. >> >> We'd been poked and scratched but didn't care. >> >> "Doesn't brunch usually end with champagne?" he wondered aloud, admiring his >> wounds. >> >> Not this time. I pulled out two bottles of craft beer that I'd obtained from >> a neighbor in trade for repairing his ancient home stereo. Carlos had spent >> years crafting an American pilsner to die for, sweating every detail, >> including iconic, hand-painted labels. >> >> My friend accepted the bottle, then tried in vain to remove the cap. Not a >> twist-off. >> >> "Opener?" he said. >> >> I handed him a small pocket knife, an antique without specialty blades. He >> soon discovered it could not be used to remove the cap directly. He looked >> at me with a bemused expression, no doubt wondering what I had up my sleeve >> this time. >> >> I pointed out that we were surrounded by white oaks, a species known for its >> hard wood. He got the message, smiled, and began hunting. Within seconds >> he'd collected a small fallen branch. I watched as he used the knife to >> fashion a few inches of it into a passable bottle opener. We popped the >> caps, toasted his new-found skill, and traded stories of our misspent youths. >> >> "Oh, one more thing," I said. >> >> I pulled a KX2 out of my pack, along with two lengths of wire. Of course he >> knew everything there was to know about Elecraft, and me, so he wasn't >> surprised when I also pulled out the rig's attachable keyer paddle. We threw >> one wire in the closest tree and laid the other on the ground. >> >> He didn't have to ask whether I'd brought a laptop. >> >> We listened to CW signals up and down 20 meters, which was open to Europe at >> the time. As he tuned in each station, I copied for him using pencil and >> paper. He'd learned Morse code, but only at very slow speeds. >> >> After making a contact, I set the internal keyer speed to 10 words per >> minute and dialed power output to zero, for practice purposes, then showed >> him how to use the paddle. He smiled as he got the hang of it. Sending the >> full alphabet was a challenge, but he got there. The KX2 decoded and >> displayed his keying, providing confirmation. >> >> We'd blown through his allotted lunch break by a factor of three, so it was >> time to go. We coiled up the antenna wires, packed up, and walked back. As I >> drove him back to his employer, we made plans to get together again for a >> weekend hike. >> >> I could have just dropped him off, but we went back into the lobby together. >> Out of habit, he stopped in front of the elevator. Then he looked up. >> >> "OK," he said. "I get it. This CW thing. It's slow, it's hard to do well, >> and it takes years of practice." >> >> "Like hunting for your own food, or carving your own tools," I added. >> >> "Or cooking from scratch. Or brewing your own beer. Building your own radio. >> And you use more of your senses. Not just your eyes, but your ears. Your >> sense of touch." >> >> I nodded. Listening. Feeling. That was the radio I'd grown up with. >> >> "Of course it's harder to work DX with CW than with FT8," I reminded him, >> playing devil's advocate. >> >> "Is that what matters, though?" he asked. >> >> A longer discussion for another day. >> >> "Your call," I said. >> >> He gripped my shoulder and smiled, then reached toward the elevator's >> glowing, ivory colored button, framed by polished brass. >> >> The path most taken. >> >> Point. Click. >> >> "On second thought," he said, "I'll take the stairs." >> >> * * * >> >> 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 >> Message delivered to st...@stevebelunek.com > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
