Hi guys,
I am after a fully build and working Elecraft KAT 100 to compliment my K2.
I have recently moved to Adelaide / South Australia and K2 is the only radio I
have here with limited options for antennas.
I am willing to pay for the postage, payment would be by paypal, I am trusted
so
Roger,
I would like to point out that I have been trying to encourage others to learn
cw by using the keyboard to send perfectly spaced cw at set speeds. It has
memories that can be used for this as well.
Dick, n0ce
- Original Message -
From: Don Wilhelm
To: K8RS
Cc:
Unfortunately , yes , I do need an amp. . We are going out over 200 mi. from
the nearest real town and if we need help then I would really love to get
through vs. be falsely proud of my QST skills that gets me nothing but dead
air while we hike back with no medical or rescue personnel knowing we
Chris,
Since you quoted my message at the end of your note below, I wanted to
reply.
I've been using my KX3 for almost a year now and have been very successful
operating it via the CW user interface as a totally blind ham.
If your friend has any questions, I would be happy to answer them (as I'm
Does RUMlog work with Windows ?
Tnx
Paul
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Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2013 13:27:28 -0700
From: Jeff Ellis driftenli...@gmail.com
To: bill.va...@gmail.com
Cc: elecraft list elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] looking for iPad software
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No it does not. But is excellent for Mac and my iPad.
73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 2573--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2
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The article includes photo's of the main operator station with KX3s.
http://www.capitalgazette.com/lifestyle/living/smooth-operators-ham-radio-buffs-compete-in--hour-marathon/article_0cd7762f-e8f5-5c33-88b6-9236d02fe5b3.html?mode=imagephoto=1
73,
Doug, NA1DX
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Chris,
Yes, those currents are too small for normal operation.
That sort of thing could happen if you are not driving a 50 ohm pure
resistive load. Do you have a good dummy load on the K2?
Is the coax (and any adapters) between the K2 and the dummy load good?
The reason for the above
Hoping you all will have some good ideas on a cure for this problem.
I am hearing AC hum in my monitor headphones - ONLY when transmitting.
The hum comes and goes instantly when the KPA500 is switched on/off. Same with
other headphones. No question it's related to the amp but not necessarily
Hi All,
I have a K2 with K60XV module, and I have an XV50 transverter set up as TRN1
all working fine and K2 is showing correct frequency when using the KV50.
The TRN settings are :
RF 50
IF 28
OFS0
Power out L1.00
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Hi All,
I am curious, is Elecraft still selling the magnetic hex key with their name on
it? I looked on the web site's product page, but can not seem to find it.
Any ideas?
73 de Jim - KE8G
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Vic,
To get the frequency to display correctly, do a Direct Frequency Entry
for the band and that should straighten things up for you. Hold
both BAND+/- buttons and enter 0 and all should be well.
As for it not working on TRN2, the K2 does not care which transverter
band is
OK, thanks Fred for feedback.
73 Paul
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From: Fred Smith m...@totalhighspeed.com
To: 'paul ecker' ecke...@yahoo.com; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2013 8:51 AM
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] looking for iPad software
No it does not. But is
I have a KX3 but I did not get the key paddle option. I am thinking of getting
one because I may do some portable work where my current paddle of choice is
just too much of a hassle.
But, I am curious about one thing. Is the key paddle rugged enough that
carrying the KX3 in a backpack or
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Both K1 and K2 sold within minutes of posting
Thanks and 73,
Stan WB2LQF
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Of course there are few things as personal as paddles. In that regard,
modern CW paddles remind me of personal fountain pens of long, long ago.
But, ignoring the subtle nuances of such personal preferences:
1) The KX3 paddles have levers that actually move, rather than the
pressure-sensitive
Thanks Ron and the others who commented. I will probably be placing my order
for the KX3 paddles
this week.
73, phil, K7PEH
On Jun 30, 2013, at 10:49 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz wrote:
Of course there are few things as personal as paddles. In that regard,
modern CW paddles remind me
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Hi All,
Well, it appears, as usual, I am a day late a dollar short on this item!
My thanks to all who have responded.
73 de Jim - KE8G
Howard Stephenson hlstephen...@gmail.com wrote:
Jim,
The Elecraft Hex Key was discontinued about 4 months ago.
73
Howard K6IA
On 6/30/2013 4:42 AM, KF5TEU wrote:
Unfortunately , yes , I do need an amp. . We are going out over 200 mi. from
the nearest real town and if we need help then I would really love to get
through vs. be falsely proud of my QST skills that gets me nothing but dead
air
It's important to
Let me know if you want to sell before I order new.
Excellent only.
Thanks,
Jeff
K2SDR
jkelly at verizon.net
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I took an Altoids tin and cut a piece of foam to fit the paddles. I
remove the paddles and put them in the tin for transport. Altoids tin
weighs next to nothing and the paddles are safe.
Buck
k4ia
K3 # 101 KX3 #715
On 6/30/2013 1:49 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
Is the key paddle rugged
Don,
Thanks for the help... turns out my Dummy Load is dead (didn't even think of
that). Gonna work on the SSB and KAT modules till I get a new one or get the
parts to build one. Then I will continue with the testing. :(
Thanks again,
Chris KD0FKC
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The Palm Pico paddle is another option. It is permanently mounted and the
paddle arms are tucked away in the sheath (retracted) when not used.
Ariel NY4G
Sent from my iPad
On Jun 30, 2013, at 5:42 PM, Buck k4ia k...@aol.com wrote:
I took an Altoids tin and cut a piece of foam to fit the
Jim is right in one sense that the 100w amp will consume battery life quickly.
However, if what you want is the ability to get a signal out at marginal
propagation conditions, then a 50 watt amp if used frugally can get a stronger
signal out. Several amps fall into this category with about a
Don,
I stand corrected. I think my frustration with this whole process is showing.
Nevertheless, the software/firmware is not all in one place on the website.
It's always puzzled me to see firmware located in the Document and Manual
Download Page (The KRC Download Program) and the Decoder
And there's this carrying case that handles the rig and paddle. One still
handles the paddle connected to the rig. Has room for a mic too.
http://w8fgu.home.comcast.net/~w8fgu/kx3case.html
I don't know how it compares in size, cost, etc., to the ones Rose sells.
73, Ron AC7AC
-Original
I love amateur radio.
However, if I was living 200 miles from the nearest real town, I'd
invest in a good Personal Locator Beacon (or two) . The kind with a
built-in GPS.
Sure, it's not communications but it's a one-button come get us,
we're right here and the Search and Rescue Satellites
That's what I'd do as well. Some personal locators will send an I'm
OK message, too to designated recipients. And, if you don't want to
buy a personal locator... you can rent them, which might be less
expensive, if it's a one-time trip.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211
On Jun 30, 2013, at 7:43
Mine was about $250 -- a lot less than an amplifier that isn't
guaranteed to get someone to send help.
On 6/30/2013 4:51 PM, Ray Sills wrote:
That's what I'd do as well. Some personal locators will send an I'm
OK message, too to designated recipients. And, if you don't want to
buy a
Some HT's have GPS and with APRS one can send messages. I have used it on
hikes so my wife can track me on the internet as I hike. The HT sends a beacon
signal out and the movement can be tracked through APRS.fi Any Ham can get an
APRS account.I have even used APRS on my iPhone for the
Seconded.
On Jun 29, 2013 4:27 PM, Stephen Prior eastbrantw...@gmail.com wrote:
Bill,
The Hamlog app:
http://pignology.net/hamlog.html
can be as simple or as powerful as you like. And if you team it up with a
'pigtail' from Pignology (check out the same website) you can even
wirelessly
Well, in that framework - I would have to agree that the PLB is better .
How do I get one :-)
Ariel NY4G
Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 17:24:45 -0700
From: k...@coldrockshotbrooms.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Amp
Yes, but.
The original poster is
I like Rose's case because it can carry quite a bit of stuff. It protects the
KX3 quite well. With my new KX3 sideplates and cover - the protection is even
better.
http://ny4g.blogspot.com/2013/06/new-cover-and-sideplates-for-kx3.html
Here is a video of the Palm Pico Paddle
Yes, but.
The original poster is going to be 200 miles from town. He may or may
not be in VHF range of something when he needs help. I'm pretty sure
he's out of range or he'd just get a couple of handhelds and call it done.
The Personal Locator Beacon frequency is monitored by two sets
There are a lot of emergency situations that benefit from two-way
communication. PLBs are great for sinking ships, but not so good for
distinguishing between a wildfire and a medical emergency.
I've dealt with a few emergencies in the backcountry. On one trip, we had both
a wildfire and two
REI, or http://findmespot.com
On Jun 30, 2013 8:32 PM, Ariel Jacala n...@hotmail.com wrote:
Well, in that framework - I would have to agree that the PLB is better
.
How do I get one :-)
Ariel NY4G
Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 17:24:45 -0700
From: k...@coldrockshotbrooms.com
To:
Wes,
Thank you, but I am going to have to see if Jack Brindle chimes in on
this one to answer your remaining questions.
I am quite familiar with the KRC2 behavior with the K2, but not so much
on its behavior with the K3.
I am glad to hear that you have it working even after having some
I like Walter's paper and risk management approach and also with the philosophy
of needing 2 way communication to manage logistics. Personally, IMHO, the
Satelite phone rental is probably the most effective way. I personally don't
travel more than 10 miles from the trail head so I have gotten
PLBs actually aren't legal for sinking ships (or crashing airplanes),
there is a different category of device for that.
Personal Locator Beacons are meant to do one simple task: summon help in
an emergency.
Calling someone to tell them you're at a different trailhead is not an
emergency.
Or .maybe he's trying to justify the purchase of an amp to his Financial
Control Officer.
...bill nr4c
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Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT k...@coldrockshotbrooms.com wrote:
Yes, but.
The original poster is going to be 200 miles from town. He may or may
Fine, PLBs are for personal maritime emergencies and EPIRBs are for sinking
ships. Either one will get a rescue.
The story about the wildfire is here:
http://wunderwood.org/most_casual_observer/2009/08/fighting_a_wildfire_with_milk.html
In the Sierras in August, any wildfire is serious, even a
For Maritime you want an EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon).
Contacts the emergency network via satellite with the vessel's
identification and location and then provides a 400 MHz beacon for rescuers
to RDF right to you. They activate automatically when coming in contact with
salt
I read the blog post. That's where I found (your) satphone pricing, and
your comment about calling to be picked up at a different trailhead.
Your blog post does not address the original post -- he wants a 100 watt
amp for reliable emergency communications from his home located 200
miles from
I have a Delorme GPS and SPOT PLB butlimited to text messaging IF it can
connect. I'd rather avoid emergencies too and good comm's are a huge help,
..cross river here not there , ..unfriendles spotted near x , Erdu at
point Y ,meet Joe at point x... , then able to talk with Joe as we
While all these posts have good advice for a bc trip , I really just want the
KX3 amplifier. I have the other items already ( Delorme GPS plus SPOT with
rescue insurance paid up, sat. phone rented , several 2M HT's ( APRS godd idea
, I'll add that ) and the usual flares , panels , noisemakers
I appreciate the low power is better for longer advice but..this is for that
crucial 5 min. of comm. when low power just doesn't work.
We have several 13500 MaH/5A power packs that combine for 20 plus amps and
weigh about 1lb. each. We also have the vehicle batteries , aircraft batteries
and
We were ready today to make use of several relay stations, and very poor
propagation made that a good idea. The net was a bit of a struggle getting
everybody pulled in. My apologies to any that we missed. Hopefully conditions
will be better next week. We had 24 stations over a 24 minute
Hands down the KXPA100. It isn't out yet - shipping in August but offers the
greatest flexibility with a tuner and portability. The Hardrock is ~$260. It
is only available to members of the Yahoo group right now. It is 160-6m and
generates a solid 50w from 160-10, less on 6m. I own a
One other choice and this is probably not widely known but the THP HL450B will
put out about 200W driven at 12W from the KX3. I ran one with my KX3 before I
sold the KX3. It is a pricey amp. I think someone quoted it as the highest $
per watt but it does work real nicely. Needs large 13.8 VDC
Hmm, reading all this and wondering (wanting) more clarification of
what is meant by We are going out over 200 mi. from
the nearest real town
That would describe 75% or maybe 90% of Alaska. If this is a
short-term camping trip or vacation it will be a bit different from
living full-time
I would like to supplement the KRC2 Configuration Utility with command links to
programs of my own.
Although commands for the K2, K3, P3 etc are well documented, I can find
nothing for the KRC2.
Are these available, or must I do some reverse engineering ?
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Fri, 28 Jun
One correction. The HF Packer is not a 50w amp. It's about 45w at 160m,
and then steadily less as you go up in frequency (40w for 80m, 35w for
40-20m, 30w for 17/15m, 25w for 12m and about 20w for 10m). It doesn't
support 6m. These numbers come directly from a graph in the HF Packer
manual.
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