Hi All,
Apparently they are starting to shut things down--a bit early it seems! My
DX cluster had a note that the 160/80 antennas are down now! Nothing on
their blog about that. Supposedly they still have almost 2 days to go. At
this moment they only have 40 SSB up and running!
I guess
Lynn
I posted this same question here and to a QRP Club I belong to sometime back
and received well over a 100 emails both on and off both reflectors. Many
ideas and some of my own derived from other designs that I adapted I will
give you 3 offhand in just a moment.
You spoke of a possible
Did you work them on 160m phone (they weren't going to work 160 phone
according to them) I missed them on that and 12m SSB. Most all the early
info shows them shutting down today, haven't looked at their web site.
Good job to you! I hope we can work them as well on their next big
DXpedition (deep
Has anyone else noticed just how many people are now able to pounce on the last
frequency TX5K used? Back in the day you swapped VFOs and listened for the
calling station. After I got my P3 it seemed to be a real advantage because
you could instantly find the calling station (if you could
In the continuing saga of the Elecraft K3 Build the package arrived last
night but due to some other factors in the house I waited until first thing
in the morning. One of the factors was I wanted to get my cameras out and
setup for the unpacking of the radio. As many of you my wife and
Perhaps this is why DXpeditions seem to play spin the dial more; having many
stations converge on the last rx frequency probably tends to slow their rate.
I experienced this effect at PZ5RO. It would be interesting to get feedback
from DXpedition ops.
73, Redd - AI2N
eric norris
Eric,
This seldom works for me as so many are constantly calling a DX station
that determining who is supposed to be there is difficult. I have to tune
and listen with the K3 and sometimes this is not so easy when so many
stations call continuously. I tend to use the P3 to find a relatively
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It's called progress. It doesn't have to be a P3. Look at the ire
the use of SKIMMER has generated.
Now guys have to figure out how to intelligently use the new gadgetry.
Working DX will still be an developing skill. Those without the
technology will moan and complain about it being unfair
Yep, I worked them on 160 SSB on the 8th, which was apparently about the
last day for that band. I worked them on 160 CW a few days earlier. Not
sure why the antenna for 160 and 80 came down so early--maybe it blew
down??? It seems like after they crossed the 100K QSO mark, their activity
that is how I have been using the P3 as well... with great success I
must say...
I wonder if they had the same conversation when the DX Cluster was first
introduced... just wondering
Scott
w2ntv
On Sat, Mar 9, 2013 at 8:02 AM, Doug Turnbull wrote:
Eric,
This seldom works for me as so
Lynn :
If you are looking for an end-fed wire length that is easy to match from 80m
through 10m
I would suggest you try something in the 84 to 86 ft range. This can be small
gauge wire
(i.e. 22 to 26 AWG) and plastic camping clothesline reels work well to store
this length.
The Wire Man
I was a little bummed to not have a chance to work them on 160/80 this week as
I was out on business travel until Thursday night and I didn't see them on the
cluster in those bands friday or yesterday morning pacific time. I did get to
work them on five bands in about 35 minutes over two days.
Doug Turnbull wrote
[... as so many are constantly calling a DX station that determining who
is supposed to be there is difficult. [...] I tend to use the P3 to find
a relatively free frequency to make my call from. [...] The P3
remains a powerful tool which I would not like to be
Mike and Don -
Thanks for your replies. I use either an Astron 20 or the MFJ-4125 (about
22 amp
switching supply) with the K2/100, usually running at the 100 watt output
level.
Sure would be great if one or both supplies would be adequate for running
both the rig
and the KAT100. Your thoughts?
Bruce,
The KAT100 draws very little current after it has tuned, so it will not
add much of a load for normal operation.
The KPA100 sets the tuning power at 20 watts, so there is plenty of
current left over for the KAT100 tune cycle.
The nominal draw of the KPA100 is about 17 Amps at 100 watts,
One safety thing I should point out is that a power supply will
typically fold back if the current is greater than the current rating of
the supply, but all power cables that are of a smaller gauge than the
current handling capability of the supply should be fused at the power
supply end with
Now so many people do this it seems to almost be a requirement to
have a P3 or panadapter of some sort.
I think the concentration of the pile-up on the last worked station
is due as much to CW Skimmer which highlights 5NN as it is to the
P3 and other panadapters. Given the skimmer behavior,
I can not say I find the P3 is at all useful in chasing DX, NOT the fault
of the P3 of course, it's the abysmal operating procedures of those
continuously calling or replying to the DX when it's clear he is calling or
working another station. All the P3 sees is a mass of simultaneously
calling
I use both the P3 and the KRX3. P3 gives me a look at where the alligators
are so I can quickly disregard them and the few remaining pips I can
quickly check for real QSO activity. Sight and sound.
Alligators are very annoying, they also seem to be largely those with huge
signals (either they're
Dave
You did really well with a 100w my hats off to you and on the low bands
also. I was sick that morning that they were on 160m SSB it was fluke as
they were only to be on CW there. Oh well you can't have them all I was not
using my second K3/100 very few options that night in my SO2R it is all
It's still a major point of contention with some.
Fred/N0AZZ
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Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 6:16 AM
To: Fred Smith ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TX5K
---SNIP---
I don't think VP6DX brought up anything on 160 SSB,
---SNIP---
I had tried it, mainly as a lark, on the VP6DX DXpedition.
I prefer to operate CW with the receiver bandwidth very wide, AGC off and ride
the RF gain manually. With the receiver set up like this I can hear many
stations spread out and pick them off up and down the passband without having
to do much tuning. On Swains Island this technique worked quite
Twice I've written to K3 Support with no response - hence my assumption, 'my
application can't be done'. Also, my questions are most likely outside
the charter of K3 Support and no response was provided.
Reply directly to me, please doesn't clutter the Elecraft Digest with
needless
Having been out there a few times I know I spin the dial usually after
1-2 Q's as dual receivers and other tools brings the pileups to who I just
worked . I will usually jump the edges, then jump the center and repeat that
in odd combinations. Today one cannot listen for the gang on one
I agree. Also, too many years of using VFO B and a wide filter to track the
DX station's listening pattern.
Barry W2UP
Deni F5VJC wrote
I can not say I find the P3 is at all useful in chasing DX, NOT the fault
of the P3 of course, it's the abysmal operating procedures of those
continuously
Hi Dick,
200 ft is not a long distance at HF. If you're already going to run a
cable from the operating position to near the antenna anyway, why not
just use a low loss feedline? LMR400 or equiv is only around -1.5dB at
10m. If that's unacceptable, you can find 1/2 hardline for much less
Yes, that was my experience on Conway Reef last year. I could only work a
given RX frequency for a couple of Qs before having to hunt for a clearer
call and start again. I began to notice that the weaker signals that I
could copy tended to be on clearer frequencies, so they would be my guide
PS - Searching the Internet did not provide answers to my above
questions - possibly, the questions were not phrased properly!
The internet did not provide any answers to the above questions
because the configuration proposed is not feasible. The P3
requires access via RS-232 to the K3 CAT
That was my thought. Put the amplifier at the remote spot, run coax to it, and
use an RS-232 extender for the control lines, if needed.
wunder
K6WRU
On Mar 9, 2013, at 9:27 AM, Josh Fiden wrote:
Hi Dick,
200 ft is not a long distance at HF. If you're already going to run a cable
from the
Thanks everyone!
I was hoping for some good practical getting started experience, and
you gave me some great suggestions.
Several mentioned Wireman #534 -- a uniformed deliveryperson will bring
100' of that today.
Sadly, my KX3 is sitting at UPS just a few miles away, safely locked up
for
I also had similar results. After working TX5K on 80 M CW two days before, I
thought I would see if I could hear them on 160 M CW. I had previously tuned
my 80 M dipole (resonant at 3.505 MHz) with the newly purchased KAT500 to a
low VSWR on the CW band of 160, so I thought it might work. Using
Due to local CCR's I am thinking of doing a remote station installation and
was wondering what the experience has been using the K3 and K3/0 in a remote
station application? What was your opinion of the installation and was it
suitable for contest operating? Would a normal DSL internet service
My mailbox filled up quickly with long-time Elecraft owners who know I write
many of the Elecraft manuals, so forgive me a little bandwidth to clarify.
I am not leaving the Elecraft team anytime soon (AFAIK ;-) but the writing
workload has steadily grown so it's time to grow the team.
73 Ron
I agree with working the edge of the pileups.
I have been to St.Croix, not exactly a dxpedition, over a 4 year period.
I bring the K3 with me.
It still amazes me that I work 1,000 plus stations each year, get requests
for QSL's with GS's and a bunch through the bureau.
For some people, KP2 (Virgin
Hello Lynn!
Welcome aboard!
73,
Lyle
PS: For those who don't know him, Lynn is another of the early packet radio
pioneers that seem to be joining the Elecraft family, and whom I've known since
1982 or so. Terry WB4JFI is another.
My new KX3 is due to arrive on Monday -- with the KXAT3
At the K9ZC station, we have antennas and feed line that are more than 2,000
feet from the shack. I used surplus (new) 1 5/8 feed line for the RF and
direct bury fiber optic cable with converters for the control signals.
Works like a charm.
Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/
Good story Bob.
I'm always very interested to hear how the heroes at the sharp end of
DXpeds handle the pileups, strategies etc.
What does it take to get 'in the log' ?
We have the best of equipment, and great software aids, and I've had
reasonable success but there is always, always, something
Dear Gang:
I am trying to chase down a last TX5K contact on RTTY and cannot get FSK-D mode
to work on my K3. I followed the steps in the manual, and have been trying
various THR levels in DECODE, but all I get are random letters even with what
looks like a strong signal ( peaking 3 bars on
Amen! Ron is and will continue to be the core of our writing team. But
I do a lot, too, and I need to offload a serious chunk of it.
Wayne
N6KR
On Mar 9, 2013, at 11:08 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
My mailbox filled up quickly with long-time Elecraft owners who know
I write
many of the
Eric,
Make sure you are using 45 bps press and hold for 2 seconds the AFX(DATA
MD) button and adjust VFO A knob. Mark Space is set to 2125 - 170 using
SPOT Button held in for a few seconds. Threshold is not critical mine is
set to 3 and ON by holding in the Text Decode button for a few
Milt,
You’re right! I had forgotten what bands/modes they were on. I did work them
on both 160 SSB and CW. I checked their website just now, which is still up
and running with the QSO logs. I worked them on 20 band slots—missed a couple
of the digi bands they ran with only a few contacts.
I just purchased and installed the SVGA board and now I have spikes on the high
side of where I am tuned to at times. I have noticed if I reach around and
wiggle the BNC connector, I can reduce them for awhile. I'd like to get the
replacement cable for a permanent fix. Who do I contact?
Hi Dick,
Which address did you write to at support and when were the emails sent? We try
to respond to --all- support emails. (Though it can take a day or more if we
are receiving a lot of emails and calls.) Sometimes there is a typo in the
support address used by the user which can also block
FSK D is the speed set ? should say 45 6P5 on the readout when you
are setting FSK D
Dear Gang:
I am trying to chase down a last TX5K contact on RTTY and cannot get FSK-D mode
to work on my K3. I followed the steps in the manual, and have been trying
various THR levels in DECODE, but
Try supp...@elecraft.com.
73,
matt W6NIA
On Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:50:15 -0600, you wrote:
I just purchased and installed the SVGA board and now I have spikes on the
high side of where I am tuned to at times. I have noticed if I reach around
and wiggle the BNC connector, I can reduce them for
Last week (Monday) I left a message for a replacement VFO B knob for my K3 @
11:30 AM Eastern time.
The reply from a technician about an hour later was that the order had been
placed and the knob should be shipped that afternoon. I assume he called to
confirm that was what I actually needed.
I
Hello,
Why is source 3V3D connected to Pin 3 of the KXPD3?
I have made (but not yet used) an interface cable to connect external
paddles to the KXPD3 jack. The KXPD3 Schematic shows Pin 3 of the plug
grounded inside the KXPD3. However, Page 2 of 8 of the Control Panel
schematics shows
Has anyone successfully replaced the power output connectors on a Zippy
LeFePO battery with APPs? I'd like to avoid adapters but the wire they use
appears to be stranded over a non-metallic core with total size of #10 and
difficult to work with. Soldering 45A APP pins isn't going to work. I have
a
I tried on similar wire with 45A APPs with some success, about 50%. It is
very difficult to get the
pins snapped into the housing as the solder adds to the diameter, and the
wire insulation gets
in the way.
I made adapters and stripped the wire down behind the APP housing, slid
shrink tubing
on
It is for unspecified possible future use.
73,
Lyle KK7P
...Why is source 3V3D connected to Pin 3 of the KXPD3?
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Good Evening,
Last week's nets were OK with QSB and QRN from storms. I expect
tomorrow's nets will be filled with lightning static from the storms in
the Midwest. The same system which is sending all the moisture into
that area is causing my sunny and dry weather. Never fear, tomorrow the
Good Evening,
The last few days have been quite nice. So nice I have had a hard
time not staying outside all day. I keep looking at my shovel but I
know it is far too early to start turning soil. Gardening will just have
to wait for spring :) But with a temperature of 50 degrees and no
The weekly Elecraft SSB net will meet tomorrow (3/10/13) at 1800Z on 14.303.5
MHz +/- QRM. Remember the time change. The net is one hour later local time.
I will be the net control from western Oregon. See you there.
73,
Phil, NS7P
Thanks to everybody who replied. This list is a great resource. It was
indeed: 1) Speed set to 75bps instead of 45bps; 2) Mark-Space tones set wrong.
I got it running, but not in time to catch TX5K on RTTY. I saved a CONFIG
file and I am ready for the next dxpedition.
73
Eric WD6DBM
My experience is that the K3/0 makes the remote station completely
transparent. It is just like being in front of the rig. I have the K3 plus a
SoftRock/soundcard on the IF output using the SpectrumLab client server
application to provide a realtime waterfall display. The complete system
Howdy K3' people:
Was just siting here calling CQ (CW) on 144 with the transverter..
All of a sudden I wasn't calling CQ and the screen said :
E046068
ERR DSE or D5E, can't tell what the middle character is.
I had to power-reset to get back to calling CQ.
what's it mean?
--
73
KD7YZ Bob
I managed to work them on 10 meter CW @ 5 watts at a much faster
rate (30 wpm) than my best rate (about 10 WPM) thanks to the CW
decode and CW memories built into the K3. I entered my call and
the exchange into the K3 at my sending rate and then turned the
speed up to keep up with their QSO
I use the P3 to find an open spot. My best use was during the
NAQP RTTY contest when I discovered that a station from the my
last-uncontacted state (N1NK) was always beating me to the top
of the pileups. He Was tuning up, so I found a spot with the P3
just above where we were working and
Hi,
This afternoon, Saturday 9 March 2013 at about 5pm PST (approx 10 March 01:10Z
UTC), I heard a strange USB signal in the CW portion of 17 meters. The
frequency was 18.07415 MHz. A recorded female human voice was reciting a
string of five-number codes -- in Spanish. Like 94514 65443
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