[Elecraft] KX1 ant. and cntpse. ques.

[John Flynn]

Good Day Everyone,

I was noodling around some KX1 topics on Nabble and found this posting by
W2XS from 7/08:

For 40, 30, and 20 meters, I use a 42-foot wire with a large nut on the
end.  The wire is thrown over a tree branch.  A Pomona BNC-to-Bindng Posts
adaptor is used.  Three counterpoise wires cut to one quarter wave for each
band (approx. 33', 23', and 16.5') are connected to the ground binding
post.

My question is whether *all three* counterpoises are attached to the
binding post *at once*, or is he talking about changing the out the
counterpoise as he changes bands? I've been using a one-size-fits-all
counterpoise and was wondering if I've missed something basic and very
useful.

Thx es 73

John KK4BOB

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 reservation confirmation

[John Flynn]

Thanks for asking this que.

~John KK4BOB

On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 5:46 AM,  vtuff59...@aol.com wrote:
 Eric  Wayne,
                        will  we get confirmation that we got on the KX3
 reservation list?

 I ask as there were issues with the automated web registration.

 73's

 Vic Tuff
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[Elecraft] Backpacking a K1?

[John Flynn]

Good Day All,

Being new to the QRP universe, I was wondering how backpackable a K1
is and if anyone does it. Tnx.

73

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[Elecraft] Fuse req. for 12v 7ah battery?

[John Flynn]

Good Day Everyone,

I want to use a 12v 7ah gel cell to power my KX1. I'm assuming that I need
some in-line protection between battery and rig. What size fuse is the
correct one for this application? (A kindly ham sent me this info a while
back, but his email has gone missing, and I don't want to rely on my
increasingly faulty memory).

Tnx es 73

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[Elecraft] AC/DC pwr. sup. for KX1?

[John Flynn]

Good Day All,

New to KX1. I'd greatly appreciate any recommendations for a wall wart
for this rig. Tnx.

73

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Re: [Elecraft] AC/DC pwr. sup. for KX1?

[John Flynn]

Thanks so much for these replies and addressing my question in such a
helpful way. Most things electric are still a deep mystery to me, so
I'm moving slowly and cautiously.

73

~John KK4BOB


On Wed, Jul 6, 2011 at 5:15 PM, John Flynn gio.fl...@gmail.com wrote:
 Good Day All,

 New to KX1. I'd greatly appreciate any recommendations for a wall wart
 for this rig. Tnx.

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[Elecraft] KX-1 and J-38 hookup?

[John Flynn]

Good Day All,

I'm attempting to connect my old J-38 to my newly-acquired KX-1
without success. Other than setting the input menu to hnd, is there
something else I should be doing? I'm using an old stereo cable with a
1/8 plug for the connection. When I plug it in, I get a continuous
tone *without* actually keying the handkey. Tnx.

~John KK4BOB

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Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 and J-38 hookup?

[John Flynn]

Thanks. Perhaps I misidentified the key. There's no shorting bar on
this one--just the two terminal posts.

~John

On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 1:25 PM, John Flynn gio.fl...@gmail.com wrote:
 Good Day All,

 I'm attempting to connect my old J-38 to my newly-acquired KX-1
 without success. Other than setting the input menu to hnd, is there
 something else I should be doing? I'm using an old stereo cable with a
 1/8 plug for the connection. When I plug it in, I get a continuous
 tone *without* actually keying the handkey. Tnx.

 ~John KK4BOB

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Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 and J-38 hookup?

[John Flynn]

OK, your comments helped me figure it out. What I have a is
three-conductor cable. By swapping the various wires around, I found
the two that worked. It ain't pretty, but :-)  Now to get the
two-conductor version.

73

~John KK4BOB

On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 1:25 PM, John Flynn gio.fl...@gmail.com wrote:
 Good Day All,

 I'm attempting to connect my old J-38 to my newly-acquired KX-1
 without success. Other than setting the input menu to hnd, is there
 something else I should be doing? I'm using an old stereo cable with a
 1/8 plug for the connection. When I plug it in, I get a continuous
 tone *without* actually keying the handkey. Tnx.

 ~John KK4BOB

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[Elecraft] OT: Searching the archives

[John Flynn]

Good Day Everyone,

Is there an *easy* (i.e., efficient) way to search the list archives other
than month-by-month? Have I simply overlooked the obvious?

Tnx es 73

John KK4BOB

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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Searching the archives

[John Flynn]

 Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.


73

John KK4BOB

On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 1:48 PM, Wayne Conrad wcon...@yagni.com wrote:

 Hi John.  I think there is more than one archive of this list.  This one:

 http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/

 has a search box in the upper-right corner.

 73, Wayne Conrad KF7QGA

 On 08/04/11 10:44, John Flynn wrote:
  Is there an *easy* (i.e., efficient) way to search the list archives
 other
  than month-by-month? Have I simply overlooked the obvious?
  John KK4BOB

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[Elecraft] Good QRP practice?

[John Flynn]

Good Day Everyone,

In a recent discussion concering KX3 battery life, Wayne N6KR mentioned:

Transceive operating time from an internal battery will be determined by
voltage or energy-density limitations of the 8 AA cells being used. You'd
probably be transmitting something like 10% of the time (good QRP
practice).

I'm really new in amateur radio and even newer (if possible) in working QRP
with my KX1 and working on my skill set. My question is why is a 9:1 listen
to transmit ratio good QRP practice?

Tnx es 73

John KK4BOB

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[Elecraft] KX1 power plug diameter?

[John Flynn]

Good Day All,

Would one of you knowledgeable folks kindly tell me what size dc coaxial
power plug I need for my KX1? I *think* it's 2.5 mm, but I'm not sure.

Tnx es 73

John KK4BOB

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[Elecraft] Noise with KX1 and Powerwerx PS

[John Flynn]

Good Day Everyone,

After reading some of the discussions regarding power supplies, I've
recently bought a Powerwerx 30 amp switching power supply. I knew that this
was way more than I needed for present needs, but I didn't want to
under-buy and have to buy up later. Anyway, the unit supplies 4-5 watts
indicated by the ATU, and I have an SWR of 1.0 to about 1.9 using the
Elecraft rescommended antennas (This my only rig, and I use it from my
desk). Here's the problem: Independent of band or frequency selected, I get
a noise that sounds something like a small jet taking off or the whoosh
that the dishwasher makes on wash cycle--WWWUUUSSSHh (Well,
sort of like that.) The sound starts low and finishes high and then goes
away briefly and then recurs fairly regularly. The noise isn't there when I
use battery mode.

Am I doing something wrong here, or is this the nature of this type of
power supply?

Tnx es 73

John KK4BOB

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Re: [Elecraft] Noise with KX1 and Powerwerx supply

[John Flynn]

Tnx for the responses. I'm going to try the isolation approach suggested
below. Once again, I'm amazed at the depth of my ignorance (well, not THAT
amazed).

Tnx es 73

John KK4BOB

On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 10:57 AM, Chip Stratton c...@strattonfamily.uswrote:

 If you start looking for an alternative, try the TDK Lambda LS25-15 (for
 1.7A), LS35-15 (2.4A) or LS50-15 (3.4A). These are switch mode power
 supplies that I've found to be fairly well shielded, light weight,
 conservatively rated, and not expensive from Newark Electronics. They are
 nominal fixed 15V supplies, but their output can be set from 13.5V to
 16.5V. The supply is contained within a metal cage, but you will probably
 want to mount it in another enclosure with an on/off switch and banana or
 Powerpole terminals, and to protect the 120v input terminals.

 These are especially good for the KX1, since maximum output comes with a
 14V power input, which most small 12V supplies can't quite deliver. Is the
 K1 the same way? They are also good for the K2 with internal battery, since
 you need 14V for proper charging.

 It might be hard to find any switch mode power supply that won't put some
 noise into an antenna that is sitting right next to, though. If you can
 move the antenna feed point 5 or 6 feet away from the PS with some coax you
 might have better luck. You might also get a copy of the current issue of
 QEX. There is an article in which the author details his quest to turn a RF
 noisy switch mode PS into a very quiet one.

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[Elecraft] KX3 and Pelican case?

[John Flynn]

Good Day Everyone,

Has anyone figured out which Pelican case will accommodate the KX3?

Txn es 73

John KK4BOB

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Re: [Elecraft] Multiband end-fed dipole with KX1

[John Flynn]

Good Day Paul,

My first rig was a KX1 and I ran an end-fed wire (34' as I recall) with
three counterpoises. It worked on 20, 30, and 40 quite well. It wouldn't
load on 80, but I made QSOs with it anyway. A year or so later I bought a
KX3 and ran the same antenna with good results. Then about 6 months ago, I
bought the EARCHI EFHW. I'm using the suggested setup--30' wire to the
matchbox with 25' of coax.The KX3 loves it and it loads 6 though 80 FB--160
not so well. The only drawback is the counterpoise.

Just for grins I took out the trusty KX1 and tried it on the EARCHI, The AT
didn't like it. SWL was 2.0 where with it was 1.0--1.3  consistently with
the simple wire-counterpoise setup. So, maybe I need to lengthen the wire
as another poster noted.

Just FYI see http://www.sotabeams.co.uk/efhw/ for a discussion of EFHW.

72

John K4ARQ


On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 5:59 AM, PGSchreier pgschre...@swissonline.chwrote:

 Hi gang,

 I would like to find a 40/30/20 meter end-fed dipole I can run with my KX1
 and its tuner. (I'm not crazy about linked dipoles for a number of reasons.)

 Are you familiar with any end-fed design that will handle all three bands
 well?

 For instance, does anyone have any experience with the EndFed 40-6m
 Antenna from W1SFR?
 http://kx3helper.com/endfed-40-6m-antenna/

 Thanks for any tips!
 Paul  AA1MI / HB9DST
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Re: [Elecraft] Wow, Elecraft charges a lot for shipping!

[John Flynn]

Check out USPS Flat Rate Priority. A small box is only $5.05 if you print
the label yourself. Medium box is about $15.

73,

John K4ARQ

On Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 9:51 AM, Barry <w...@comcast.net> wrote:

> Tnx for all the replies, including the amusing ones (of which I expected a
> few)  :-)
>
> I changed the shipping choice to USPS Prio Mail and it worked fine (about
> $12) and it said the package weighs 1.6 lbs.
>
> Yes, shipping is expensive.  Guess the little guys have to subsidize the
> Amazon.com's of the world cheap, high volume rates.
>
> Barry W2UP
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[Elecraft] Palm single paddle (cootie) and KX1

[John Flynn]

Hi Everyone

I'm having a problem getting my Palm single paddle to operate in cootie
mode with my KX1. It works fine as a paddle.  I've tried selecting the
cootie position on the paddle and selecting the handkey option on the KX1
menu. Any suggestions?

BTW, the paddle works great with my KX3 as a cootie.

Tnx es 72/73

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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and Field Day

[John Flynn]

Hi Joe.

Antenna?

Tnx es 73,

John K4ARQ
On Jun 27, 2016 11:03, "Joe W2KJ"  wrote:

> Howdy Gang:
>
> Was able to take my KX2 out for Field Day for a while on Sunday and made a
> bunch of contacts.
>
> Operated all CW save for one SSB contact...just to try that mode out
> (grin).
>
> I was pleasantly surprised at how well the KX2 handled all of the strong
> signals on the bands...no overload and selectivity was excellent.
>
> Even worked stations on 15 and 10M.bands I had presumed dead based on
> zero activity during the previous week.
>
> Purchased the rig with the accessory battery and charger and they play
> well together.
>
> Hardly put a dent in the battery after an hour or so of operating.
>
> Overall, a really fun experience for the first time out portable with the
> KX2and it performed extremely well.
>
> With its internal tuner and battery and very small size,  the KX2 is an
> excellent choice for portable ops.
>
> I thought the KX3 was the ultimate fun-portable rig..until now (grin).
>
> Elecraft has hit another one out of the park with this little rig.
>
>
> 73, Joe W2KJ
>
> I QRP, therefore I am
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[Elecraft] KXPD1 as a sideswiper?

[John Flynn]

Good Day Everyone,

Is it possible to re-jigger the KXPD1 as a sideswiper (not a straight key)?

Tnx es 72/73,

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Re: [Elecraft] Wall Wart for KX3

[John Flynn]

Maybe this one?

http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?keywords=237-1445-nd

73,

John K4ARQ

On Sat, Jun 25, 2016 at 11:22 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT <
k...@coldrockshotbrooms.com> wrote:

> I've got one.  Works well.
>
>
> On 6/25/2016 7:57 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
>
>> This one
>> https://proaudioeng.com/products/pae-kx33-low-rfi-ac-power-supply/
>>
>> 73, Phil W7OX
>>
>> On 6/25/16 6:59 PM, johnpierce wrote:
>>
>>> A person recently provided a link to a clean Wall Wart power supply he
>>> bought for his KX3.  I have searched for it and cannot find it. Could
>>> someone please repost the link?
>>>
>>>
>>> John Pierce
>>>
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Knob Responsiveness

[John Flynn]

Same with mine--about four years old. It is annoying, but I've adapted to
the quirk and now think of the behavior as a "feature".

73,

John K4ARQ

On Mon, Jul 23, 2018, 11:10 Dale Boresz  wrote:

> Bert,
>
> I don't know that this is necessarily specific to 'older' KX3's. My KX3,
> S/N: 6080 AF/RF-SQL and KEYER/MIC controls behave the same way if the knob
> is rotated very quickly. It's always been that way. Not a big deal; I just
> need to remember to turn the controls more slowly.
>
> 73,
>
> Dale - WA8SRA
>
>
> On Sun, Jul 22, 2018 at 8:00 PM, Bert via Elecraft <
> elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> > wrote:
>
> > My old KX3 (S/N 763) is a great performer but I'm concerned about the
> > "responsiveness" of the AF/RF Squelch encoder knob. The VFO (?) knobs (A
> > and B) work great and the response to turns is immediate. If I turn the
> AF
> > gain rapidly, the sound (and the numbers displayed as "AF xx") don't
> react
> > in sync, especially if I turn it fast. If I turn the knob slowly, no
> > problem.
> >
> > Is this a known problem with "older" KX3's? Should I consider replacing
> > the AF/RF Squelch encoder? The recent posting for replacing the "VFO" B
> > encoder prompted me to ask the "learned masses"...
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Re: [Elecraft] CW with my K3s and KX3

[John Flynn]

Hi Mike,

A couple of thoughts about activities that have kept me ditting and dawing.

You might consider hanging out with the SKCC (Straight Key Century Club)
ops. As the name suggests, straight key bug, or cootie key only. Lots of
activities and awards to chase. Also the group has a very active reflector.

Check out WWFF (World Wide Flora and Fauna), POTA (Parks on the Air) and
SOTA (Summits on the Air). You can be an activator or chaser/hunter.

Another activity I've never seen mentioned is CW nets. I check in most
mornings at 8:30 with HBN--Hit and Bounce Net (east coast).

Finally, sign up for a level 2 or 3 online course with the CW Academy.

Over time, I've used all of the above to keep me motivated.

GL es 73,

John K4ARQ

On Fri, Oct 5, 2018, 11:31 Michael Blake via Elecraft <
elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> A bit off topic but I think many Elecraft users are CW people.  My station
> is completely set up for good CW (K3s, KPA500, KAT500, KX3 with paddle,
> Vibroplex Code Warrior) and I can send and copy relatively well up to about
> 20 WPM but I seem to lack the interest to grab the horns and actually
> engage in a CW contact.  I have several very good code readers and CW
> keyboard applications but I believe they actually prevent me from really
> getting into it.
>
> Any suggestions in how to actually create some interest or thrill that
> will entice me to engage in more CW operations?
>
> If you wish to reply off line please use k9jri at Mac dot com.
>
> Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI
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Re: [Elecraft] wire for random wire antenna using kx3

[John Flynn]

Hi Rick,

I don't think so. I use speaker wire with my EARCHI antenna--maybe 18-20
gauge-- 25' of coax, 9:1 un-un, and it works just fine. Also a KX3.

73,

John K4ARQ

On Mon, Dec 17, 2018, 08:12 Richard watson  Good morning list,
> I was wondering what folks thought about using speaker wire for a
> quick indoor antenna for my kx3.
> I've got one of those nelson antennas 9:1 unun and the tuner in the
> kx3. Do I need heavier wire and would that make a difference?
> thanks and 73 - rick n3gms
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 drifting downwards

[John Flynn]

Yep. That's what worked for me, thanks to an earlier poster.

73,

John K4ARQ

On Wed, Dec 5, 2018, 11:18 Mark Goldberg  What is your menu setting for MIC BTN? If it is set to UP.DN and used with
> a non Elecraft mic without up/down buttons, it may trigger the frequency
> change. Try changing the setting to PTT.
>
> 73,
>
> Mark
> W7MLG
>
>
> On Wed, Dec 5, 2018 at 6:41 AM André ..  wrote:
>
> > Hello to everyone .
> >
> > I have a brandnew KX3 and have the following problem .
> >
> > Using the KX3 in SSB or CW mode then he start to drift downwards with
> 1Khz
> > almost every time when the KX3 going in TX mode  (push the mic or
> footswith
> > or  the keyer ) .
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Re: [Elecraft] Any KX2 Users....

[John Flynn]

Where will you be and when? Don't forget to spot yourself. I'll be chasing.

GL es 72/44,

John K4ARQ

On Thu, Jan 30, 2020, 22:39 Charles G. Saunders  wrote:

> Well, I think my question has been answered and validated. By the Whiskers
> of Gabby Hayes... All  you old guys know who I am talking about...
> I feel like I'm in good company of KX2 fans. When I run up against a
> problem that needs the Logic of Spock .. I know where to ask.
> Many, many thanks to all that replied.
> Plans are to activate my first POTA in the very near future. Next week.
> Y'all listen out for the OM trying to get it altogether with a KX2.
> 73, KW4CZ. Gordon
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Re: [Elecraft] Single lever paddle for KX2/3?

[John Flynn]

With a cootie option, pse.

John K4ARQ

On Tue, Mar 17, 2020, 12:51 Eddy Avila  wrote:

> Does Elecraft plan on selling a single lever paddle or KX2/3? I have the
> QRPguys single lever paddle and it's ok.
>
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 PX3 desktop stand

[John Flynn]

GiRls,
You might also consider a power-splutter cable from ProAudio Engineering.

73,

John K4ARQ

On Sun, Aug 9, 2020, 16:19 Ron Bell via Elecraft 
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> Any recommendation for a desktop stand for a KX3 and PX3 that would keep
> both at proper angle and manage the wires?
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