On Mon, 5 Jan 2015, Fred Jensen wrote:
One side of essentially every Q [guy on summit] is at QRP levels. For
summit-to-summit Q's, both sides are at QRP levels.
A significant proportion of SSB SOTA activators (at least in Europe and
Australia) run at slightly higher powers using rigs like
The 200W version has a low range that can measure power down to 0.1
watt. The minimum reading on the 2000W version is 1 watt.
On 5 Jan 2015 10:12, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
I would have thought there is some difference, otherwise why go to the trouble
of making two different models?
-73
I would have thought there is some difference, otherwise why go to the trouble
of making two different models?
-73 de M0XDF
On 4 Jan 2015, at 20:01, Michael Eberle mtebe...@mchsi.com wrote:
Dan,
With the 2000 watt coupler, you can still select either the 20 watt, 200
watt, or 2000 watt
I would not give-up totally on SSB at QRP power levels.
I received a QSL card on Saturday for a QRP contact with RI44ANT in the South
Shetlands.
3 watts SSB from Pennsylvania to Antarctica for a 5X7 using my KX3 -- not bad
if you ask me.
I have made many QRP contacts on SSB to Europe,
Hi Mark,
Happy New Year to you too!!
I've been a ham for 3 yrs now and about 99% CW/QRP.
Forget about watering holes and concentrate more on the most active bands at
any given time. 10M has been fantastic lately and when it's open, you will find
it's a great place to get QRP DX. Same with
Is it posible to make an audio connection with this bluetooth module?It would
be nice to have an all wireless bluetooth connection for digimodes. Martin
Storli LA8OKAOslo, Norway ARCTICPEAK's Radio pages!
http://www.arcticpeak.com/radio.htm
Fra: n...@juno.com n...@juno.com
Til:
Like it or not, the bands are shared usually based on bandwidth of the
signal (depending on your country). If you want channelized operation you
may have to look elsewhere--just not ham radio.
Be very happy we have this flexibility.
Mike va3mw
On Sat, Jan 3, 2015 at 9:04 PM, Lynn W. Taylor,
Sending /QRP does not seem to be a problem for casual operation. But DO NOT
use /QRP in contests or DX pileups.
From long experience in contests trying to copy weak stations from a big
multi, sending /QRP in contests or DX pileups can be THE reason why you do
NOT make a contact. When a station is
Like it or not, the bands are shared usually based on bandwidth of the
signal (depending on your country).
While that is true, IARU recognize the center of activity concept.
The JT65/JT9 center of activity is x.076-x.080 *and that does not*
*change* just because there is a RTTY contest - any
Hello together,
why is the CW weight setting so crude? It would be nice if the setting
would be a more common value like 3.0 as for dash length of 3 dits.
At the moment I do not understand what 1.05 really means.
Wayne, can this be corrected?
Kind regards!
Sven, DJ2AT
Am 23.12.2014
Clifton Laboratories Z1-K2 panadapter output kit, designed for the Elecraft
K2. Includes parts for tapping an IF signal from the K2, along with a SoftRock
receiver to take the IF and convert to an audio signal for use with a computer
with SDR software to generate a panadapter display.
It should be possible.
I am using Bluetooth between my laptop and the P4dragon modem.
Removed all trouble related to HF interference.
Per-Tore
DL/LA7NO
On 5 January 2015 at 13:39, Martin Storli - LA8OKA arcticp...@yahoo.no
wrote:
Is it posible to make an audio connection with this bluetooth
KX3 may be a good option when you can use a 500W-1KW amplifier directly and
when the speech processor in KX3 is mature.
There are low-drive options circulating for ALS600 and KPA500, and
forthcoming (for 2 years) 15 lb Expert 1.3K has a module that requires only
1-2 watts for full power.
In
All,
With the purchase of a new computer (a laptop) after my old one (8 yrs old)
finally gave up the ghost, I am confronted with a new issue. Those nice RS-232
ports are no longer available. Since that means using an adaptor to convert
from USB to RS-232 to control the K-2, what brands have
http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Serial-Adapter-Retention-ICUSB2321F/dp/B004ZMYTYC/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8qid=1420477016sr=8-7keywords=rs232+startech
Hi has port retention which is very handy.
Mike va3mw
On Mon, Jan 5, 2015 at 11:52 AM, Ken Miller K6CTW k6...@earthlink.net
wrote:
All,
With the
I would like to propose a New Years resolution to all my fellow Elecraft
reflector users, that being that we all to try limit posted topics to Elecraft
product related issues. While I know we all appreciate the diversity of
perspectives we have here and even the need at times to vent on
If you have it connected to the AUX connector on the K3, make sure you
have set DIGOUT1 to ON in the config menu on the bands that you want to
activate the preamp on.
On 5 Jan 2015 19:17, STEPHEN R wrote:
Good morning group. I have a PR6-10 preamp which works fine on my
main radio but
Elecraft sells a USB-RS232 cable for the K2. If you shop elsewhere, I would
look for an adapter that has the FTDI chip versus a Prolific chip. The FTDI
chips have always worked better for me.
Jim KA2RVO
On Mon, Jan 5, 2015 at 11:52 AM, Ken Miller K6CTW k6...@earthlink.net
wrote:
All,
With
... adaptor to convert from USB to RS-232 to control the K-2, what brands
have
been found to work
This 4-port GearMo unit has been working well. The LED activity
indicators have been useful.
Good morning group. I have a PR6-10 preamp which works fine on my main radio
but doesn't work on radio number 2. I am able to receive OK through the preamp
using secondary antenna but the preamp does not work to amplify signals on 6
and 10 meters. I know the preamp works fine. Has anyone
Michael, all.
I had the same dilemma and I had to pick up a used refurb laptop with Win 7 on
it. I also purchased a refurb Dell Win 7 for remote control, for my “remote”
station, both replacing my older XP solutions.
They still are available but will be gone soon. Both have a 9 pin on it as
I have one.
Mike va3mw
On Thu, Jan 1, 2015 at 1:00 PM, Cady, Fred fc...@ece.montana.edu wrote:
I'm looking for a KRC2 if anybody has one they want to get rid of.
Cheers and HNY,
Fred KE7X
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Thanks Walter
I just looked at Data A in the on line manual and it states that USB is
used and compression is set to zero but it doesn't say anything about
RX EQ or TX EQ being turned off.
I tried DATA A and it works like you said
Gary W0GHZ
On 1/5/2015 3:07 PM, Walter Underwood wrote:
The DATA A mode is USB, but turns off RX EQ, TX EQ, and compression.
... it can also be configured to automatically select Line IN and mute
the microphone to eliminate extraneous noises on transmit.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 2015-01-05 4:07 PM, Walter Underwood wrote:
The DATA A mode is
You may also want to consider a COTS solution like this:
http://www.aircable.net/products/serial5.php
I have used them in the past, but not tried with my K2. Connected to
the regular serial cable output (remember: the KIO2 port is not a
serial port directly), it would work fine.
73, Byron
How do you have this connected to two radios?
From: STEPHEN R zumbr...@comcast.net
To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, January 5, 2015 12:17 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] PR6-10/KXV3A FAILURE
Good morning group. I have a PR6-10 preamp which works fine on my
It is time that RTTY contest sponsors make a strong effort to educate
their participants about other digital activity below xx.080 (between
xx.070 and xx.080) particularly on 20 and 15 meters.
Amen, Joe. And let's not forget that many of these non-RTTY modes are supposed
to be QRP modes.
While LP Bridge does serve the purpose I was wondering if anyone was usinga
pure hardware solution to share the K3's serial port across applications.
If so how are you doing it?
Thank you
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I thought that contesting was a manifestation of how boys with toys naturally
like to see whose toys are the best / or who can use their toys the best.
Best toys is, of course, the reason that we're here (to bring the thread
sorta on topic). :)
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On Mon, 05 Jan 2015 12:36:09 -0700, you wrote:
I agree with both of you. If you want to use (and brag about) modes where you
(your computer) work signals inaudible to human beings then you should not
complain when those same human
JT65 is indeed audible and has a very distinct sound.
Not sure about the bragging you speak of???
Since Contesting is supposed to teach Amateurs to be better operators (for
emergencies and the like)I would be led to believe that the contester of all
people should be one to take the most
Ken,
The K2 may not be the only need for RS-232 serial ports in the
hamshack. For that reason, I suggest you look at a multiport USB to
serial converter. I can recommend the Edgeport - it comes in 4 and 8
port varieties - I have a 4 port. I have successfully run HRD (which
polls rapidly)
On 1/5/2015 1:23 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
On Mon,1/5/2015 10:54 AM, David Cole wrote:
To expect the worldwide Amateur Radio community, to clear out space on
every band, for the few hundred JT users, on the off chance someone
might be transmitting, is simply insane and selfish.
I've made a lot of
I'm with you John. Enough, at last.
W3BF
Karl Erb
5253 Strathmore Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
301 456 6212
On Jan 5, 2015, at 7:09 PM, John McBee jrmc...@cox.net wrote:
On 1/5/2015 1:23 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
On Mon,1/5/2015 10:54 AM, David Cole wrote:
To expect the worldwide Amateur Radio
Harry,
RS-232 is a point to point protocol, so no hardware sharing - some
hardware devices get away with connecting into the data stream by *only*
listening to the traffic - SteppIR controllers are one example.
Multiple transmitters on the same connection will corrupt the data.
However, if
Actually I was looking at this Pricey but it is a possibility
Serial Data Switches | RS232 Switch Box - BB Electronics
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| Serial Data Switches | RS232 Switch Box - BB Electronic...Our user-friendly
serial data switches are versatile, intelligent, and allow for
I have the DIGOUT turned on for the bands that use the preamplifier (i.e. 6, 10
and 12 meter bands) so the preamplifier is on. I hear it switch on when I push
RX ANT switch. I am only using the preamplifier on one radio at a time. It
works great in my old K3 but I can't get it to work on the
As Always - THANKS All!
As usual, the Elecraft employees an members on the email reflector have been a
super resource! Thanks to you all!
73 - Ken Miller, K6CTW
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SOTA summit activations can be pretty amazing. A combination of a typically
super quiet RF environment, unobstructed take-off angles, and motivated
chasers means you are bound to be impressed by what QRP can do. Try it,
you'll like it.
http://www.sota.org.uk/
Chip
AE5KA
SOTA Association Manager
I've used it on 8.1. If you check FTDI's web site, you will that drivers
are available.
Commercially, we have stopped using anything under $25 as they can be
problematic at best. And, it is a PITA when you move it from 1 usb port to
another and the com port number changes. It doesn't happen
George,
Since RS-232 is a point-to-point protocol, multiple TX drivers cannot
exist together.
Yes, tri-state RS-232 drivers can be constructed (and were likely used
in your particular arrangement), but only one driver can be allowed to
be active at one time. The fact that you say the drivers
I have somewhere an old Omniport device that had multiple ports that
could be set to switch all sorts of ways. But if memory serves it was a 1
to 1 setup. Would have to look for the docs on it.
On Jan 5, 2015 8:18 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:
Harry,
RS-232 is a point to point
Harry,
Years ago we used 8 devices controlled from one PC com port on one RS-232
data link.
All of the devices bridged the receive line and were wire or'd for transmit.
The devices were polled by the PC and only allowed to transmit when polled.
This worked well with no conflicts for many years.
All is now sold.
Rick
N1RM
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Do you have the Auxbus adapter in place on the KPA500 end of the cable on the
second system? Pin 11 on the KPA side should not be connected to the preamp.
This might be causing problems if it is connected.
- Jack B, W6FB
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On Jan 5, 2015, at 7:10 PM, zumbruns
Don,
In the relatively early days of Packet Radio there were more than a few
multi-port NET-ROM nodes that were assembled by tying three (or more)
TNC-2s together with a relatively simple diode combiner.
I may even still have the diagram for combiner. It wasn't powered,
didn't have
P.S. the big secret is that you can't run pure ASCII with no other
protocol and pull this off. All of the devices have to know when to
talk, and when to shut up.
On 1/5/2015 9:34 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote:
Don,
In the relatively early days of Packet Radio there were more than a
few
Hello Guys:
I have a Yamaha CM 500 which does very well. Its main virtue is its
reproduction of my sidetone. But it also reproduces a lot of hash. So I got the
Heil pro set plus. It is great on SSB but often I cannot hear what I am sending
in CW . The sidetone is as high as my K3 will go
Re CW vs SSB-- I report the North American News for the WW SOTA
Newsletter on the reflector at www.sotawatch.org and get each month's
statistics for it. For Dec 2014 activity:
CW: 1670 (59%) [3043]
SSB: 1036 (36%) [1869]
FM: 110 (3%) [145]
First # is the number of summit-to-chaser or
With or without the SVGA card. To be shipped to Tiverton, RI.
Jim Spears
N1NK
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On 2015-01-05 2:36 PM, Wes (N7WS) wrote:
I agree with both of you. If you want to use (and brag about) modes
where you (your computer) work signals inaudible to human beings then
you should not complain when those same human beings don't know your
computer is using the frequency.
This has
A friend just did the following with 2W and an end fed half wave from SOTA
peak G/NP-031 Birks Fell, UK, 2013 feet, 610m asl.
SOTA brings QRPers together from all over the world.
David
G3UNA
in less than 15 minutes...
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On Mon, 2015-01-05 at 11:06 -0500, Joe Subich, W4TV spewed forth with:
What you find as an unused frequency in the JT sub-band is *not*
necessarily unused - and you know it. What may appears to you to be
unused is someone listening to the 48 second transmission from another
station you can
On Mon,1/5/2015 10:54 AM, David Cole wrote:
To expect the worldwide Amateur Radio community, to clear out space on
every band, for the few hundred JT users, on the off chance someone
might be transmitting, is simply insane and selfish.
I've made a lot of QSOs using the WSJT modes, but I
I would like to propose a New Years resolution
Bill, did you kept your last year resolution?
New years resolutions are even less worthy than a Politicians campaigns
promises.
(((73))) Milverton.
From: Bill Wiehe via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net
To: Elecraft Reflector
I agree with both of you. If you want to use (and brag about) modes where you
(your computer) work signals inaudible to human beings then you should not
complain when those same human beings don't know your computer is using the
frequency.
Wes N7WS
On 1/5/2015 12:23 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
OMG Joe! You are flat wrong here!
We all need to live together, this sort of thing is going to happen, so
get used to it. I have heard JTers lower than the allotted 2 KHZ they
have as a suggested frequency, and I don't consider them causing
intentional QRM, I consider them correctly using the
Because I find a clear, unused frequency, with no one transmitting on
it within a JT sub band, and I find a full sub band for RTTY, and
transmit there does not make me an intentional QRMer... It makes me
an efficient user of spectrum space.
What you find as an unused frequency in the JT
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I use this model on two iMac machines and one Windows 7 (Dell XPS 8700). It is
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I like to using the RX audio Equalization on my K3.
I use the K3 for some of the digital modes and when I do I need to have
a flat audio response.
Is there a way to turn off the equalization when I don't want it and
then turn it on when not running digital modes.
I know I can reset it to
Hi,
Both Tx and Rx equalizer settings are automatically reset when selecting
digital modes.
Per-Tore
DL/LA7NO
On 5 January 2015 at 22:00, Gary Mohrlant w0...@arrl.net wrote:
I like to using the RX audio Equalization on my K3.
I use the K3 for some of the digital modes and when I do I need
The DATA A mode is USB, but turns off RX EQ, TX EQ, and compression.
wunder
K6WRU
CM87wj
http://observer.wunderwood.org/
On Jan 5, 2015, at 1:00 PM, Gary Mohrlant w0...@arrl.net wrote:
I like to using the RX audio Equalization on my K3.
I use the K3 for some of the digital modes and when I
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