[Elecraft] Rear Panel mic connection

2015-05-19 Thread Frank via Elecraft
I recall Eric mentioning an advantage to connecting the headset boom mic to the rear panel headphone and mic connectors. The manufacturer of the headset advised this was not preferable due to the potential for ground loops on the mic side. Has anyone had any experience with ground loops on

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Remote

2015-05-19 Thread Mike Murray
Hi Steve, I also saw that at Dayton, but that also requires a computer at the remote location, which I would like to avoid. What I am looking for is a KX3 controlling a KX3 directly (perhaps using RemoteRig) like the manual proposes. A computer would work, but presents another raft of issues

[Elecraft] New K3/K3S Beta Firmware, rev. 5.26: Support for K3S and upgraded modules

2015-05-19 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi all, K3 beta firmware rev. 5.26 is now available on our K3 software page. This is the first combined K3/K3S firmware release. It can be loaded into either transceiver using K3 Utility. Some firmware features and changes apply only to the K3S, or to the various updated internal modules, as

Re: [Elecraft] Q and A about K3S

2015-05-19 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Ted, We'll be updating the FAQ periodically. 73, Wayne N6KR Dauer, Edward eda...@law.du.edu wrote: A few days ago I posted a query here, noting how much info is coming out about the K3S as we go through participants¹ questions and others¹ answers, and asking if there couldn¹t be some

Re: [Elecraft] Rear Panel mic connection

2015-05-19 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
The manufacturer is mistaken. We will contact them to correct this misconception. Eric elecraft.com _..._ On May 19, 2015, at 2:21 AM, Frank via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: I recall Eric mentioning an advantage to connecting the headset boom mic to the rear panel

Re: [Elecraft] Serial Number Check for Elecraft gear

2015-05-19 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
This thread was closed yesterday. 73, Eric List moderator, I think! elecraft.com _..._ On May 19, 2015, at 5:42 AM, Charlie T, K3ICH pin...@erols.com wrote: I remember growing up in Forestville Maryland in the 50's 60's. Just about everybody left their doors open in the summer, or at

Re: [Elecraft] Rear Panel mic connection

2015-05-19 Thread David Cole
Same here, using the rear connector, and all is well... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for

Re: [Elecraft] Rear Panel mic connection

2015-05-19 Thread Amateur Radio Operator N5GE
None at all (sn 806 and sn 1055). On Tue, 19 May 2015 02:21:57 -0700, you wrote: I recall Eric mentioning an advantage to connecting the headset boom mic to the rear panel headphone and mic connectors. The manufacturer of the headset advised this was not preferable due to the potential for

Re: [Elecraft] When Did the Original K3 Start Shipping?

2015-05-19 Thread Mike Harris
Late 2007. I have 00345 invoice dated 01 Feb 2008 Regards, Mike VP8NO On 19/05/2015 11:04, David Inger wrote: I was having a discussion with a friend centering on the date the first K3's started going out the door. I have an early model (fully updated of course!) with a sub-600 serial

[Elecraft] Doug K0DXV re: PX3

2015-05-19 Thread Chris Gill
G'Day Doug, I would like to purchase the PX3 if it's still available. Chris Gill VK4YCG. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 to K3S upgrade kit?

2015-05-19 Thread Thomas Horsten
Indeed, and I also love my K3 for all the fun it's brought me so far. But I guess I've got to admit I've become a bit of an Elecraft fanboy and just have to own the best they can offer :) 73, Thomas OZ5TN On 19 May 2015 22:27, Tony Estep estept...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, May 19, 2015 at 3:12

Re: [Elecraft] K3 to K3S Upgrade Questions for Elecraft

2015-05-19 Thread Wayne Burdick
David and Dianne on Comcast dhh...@comcast.net wrote: I have several questions for you as I consider the K3S upgrade decision in the near term. My early K3 (Feb 2008) has an early sub-receiver installed. I may be interested in purchasing a K3S but would like to use my current

Re: [Elecraft] Foot pedal ptt switch with KX3

2015-05-19 Thread Warren Merkel
Joshua, I'd just make up my own with some cable and the desired connector. I just made one for $13 with a nice switch from Amazon. Very nicely built and heavy enough to not slide around. Has rubber pads on top and bottom. You provide your own wire and connector. Works well and is small