Re: [Elecraft] Antennas with resistor and OCFD.

True rhombics are hard to rotate. Even harder is finding the space to put one up in the first place. See what your HOA has to say about it. 73 Fred, AE6QL -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron D'Eau Claire Sent: Thursday, December

[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net

Please consider joining us for the Elecraft SSB net on Sunday 24 January 2016 at 18:00z (UTC) on 20m 14.303.5 plus or minus QRM. Eric WB9JNZ from IL was net control last week, and sent this report: Elecraft SSB Net 1-17-2016 AE6JV Bill CAK36299 N2LRB

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1

I've got the digital readout WESD51, very pleased, and good assortment of tips available. Barry N1EU On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 5:13 AM, AB2E Darrell wrote: > Ditto here on the WES51 solder station, very well-built and reliable. > 73 Darrell AB2E > >

Re: [Elecraft] Anti Static Bench

Richard I have worked with some of the most static sensitive parts in the world, tunnel diodes. When working for NASA we had to do a failure modes analysis on any parts that failed. I would say the quality of the ESD material ranked at the bottom of factors to take into account. Particularly since

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Easily Swap From Voice to Data

Check with MFJ - at one time they had a box that might work (with the appropriate cable adapters). 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 1/24/2016 5:31 PM, Joel Black wrote: Is there some kind of switch or other device available to easily swap between voice and data on the KX3? My GoogleFu skills are

Re: [Elecraft] Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer Switches

On Sun,1/24/2016 6:56 PM, johnpierce wrote: Some were snap on beads. I am assuming that locating them in the power feed lines to the dimmer box would help in reducing the RFI. What do you recommend? Replace the noisy dimmers with quiet ones. Lutron makes dimmers that are RF quiet. Available

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation for building a K1

I use a WELLER SOLDERING STATION -- MODEL WTCPN 60 watt BUT my REAL recommendation is to get Kester 62, 36, 2 Sn, Pb, Ag solder. It can be had in 1# AND smaller packs. It DOES a great job. The 2% silver is what makes it work super... 73, Steve WB3LGC On 24-Jan-16 4:04 PM, Reuben Popp

Re: [Elecraft] : Soldering station recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1

I tend to prefer my American Beauty model 3138 for light work. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Brendon Whateley Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2016 5:17 PM To: Edward R Cole Cc: Elecraft Reflector

[Elecraft] Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer Switches

I have several dimmers around my house that generate 20db of noise on the HF bands. I have seen some recommendations for ferrite beads that can be used for filtering. However, I cannot find that info. Some were snap on beads. I am assuming that locating them in the power feed lines to the

Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] Soldering station recommendation in preparation for building a K1

I built my K2/100 and all of it’s accessories with nothing more sophisticated than a Weller WE25. Not exactly a “soldering station.” > On Jan 24, 2016, at 2:43 PM, Kevin Stover wrote: > > I have the Hakko 936D which isn't made anymore. It's been replaced by the >

Re: [Elecraft] Anti Static Bench

A static-reduction trick from my hospital CCU's days where we treated electrically susceptible patients with electrodes connected to cardiac organs: If you have a carpeted shack, shampoo the carpet with detergent but add a healthy dose of liquid fabric softener to the shampoo water.

[Elecraft] K3 ACC breakout box

Hello, do you know if someone sells a ready made breakout box usable with the K3 ACC port? Pf -- Pierfrancesco Caci, ik5pvx __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Anti Static Bench

And don't forget those rubber shop mats on the floor. Earl, K4KAY -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Townsend Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2016 5:32 AM To: 'Elecraft Mailing List' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Anti Static Bench Richard I

[Elecraft] K3: Low RF output only on 30 meters

Hello to the list! I fired up my K3 tonight for the first time in months to try to work K5P and the VP8 expeditions. Thing seemed to be working fine until I tried working the VP8 on 30 meters. I noticed while sending that I didn't have much output on 30 meters. Investigating, I get output

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Low RF output only on 30 meters

That should read KPA3, not KPA100. On Mon, Jan 25, 2016 at 12:30 AM, Scott Manthe wrote: > Hello to the list! > > I fired up my K3 tonight for the first time in months to try to work K5P > and the VP8 expeditions. Thing seemed to be working fine until I tried > working

[Elecraft] Buying K2 or KX3

If you were also thinking about buying new, and if you enjoy the building process, the KX3 and the K2 are entirely different experiences. I¹ve built both, plus the K3 and a number of accessories (PX3, P3, etc.) Building a KX3 kit is essentially nut-and-bolt assembly of pre-made pieces.

[Elecraft] Mystery noise

I see a similar signal on 20 meters. Only hear it with antenna connected. I guess it's time to look for it. Ray W8LYJ Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] KIO3B and W5XD Multi-Keyer

I have been unable to get my W5XD Multi-Keyer to work with the KIO3B and CBLP3Y even after following Eric's instructions. Has anyone on the list gotten this combination working? If so, what did you do? 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT __

[Elecraft] : Soldering station recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1

I have the genuine HAKKO FX-951 (ESD safe) solder station which is essential for good soldering. It does cost double the other guys but the "sleep" mode is very nice as tip temp is dropped to 450F when solder iron is parked in its holder. It returns to 670F (temp fully adjustable) a few

[Elecraft] P3 Macro question

Hello group mind, I have a P3 control question for you all... It appears to me, that the P3 does not accept macros for itself, via the trigger launch process which fires off macros to the K3. Is this assumption on my part correct? If so, is there a way to trigger the P3 to accept a macro

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Macro question

That's right, Dave. I'll bet a nickle that a P3 firmware update will allow that in the future because you can do that with the PX3. Cheers, Fred KE7X For all KE7X Elecraft books, see www.ke7x.com From: Elecraft on

[Elecraft] Soldering Station Recommendation

On the advice of Jim, K9YC, I bought a Hakko to build a K2 recently, along with a couple of tips of different sizes as Don, W3FPR, suggests. Worked great. I haven¹t built a K1, but based on my experience with a K2 I would strongly recommend you buy a ³solder sucker² as well. Very inexpensive,

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Fixed/Tracking Toggle Broken

Hi Ken, I don't know if you have solved this yet but it sounds like the rs232 link between the K3(S) and the P3 is not there. The P3 defaults to Tracking (Fixed VFO - Tuned Spectrum) mode in that case. If you are using the KIO3B, make sure the RJ45 is plugged in securely with a definite snap

Re: [Elecraft] K3 ACC breakout box

Have a look at www.winford.com. 73, Fred KE7X For all KE7X Elecraft books, see www.ke7x.com From: Elecraft on behalf of Pierfrancesco Caci Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2016 6:41 AM To:

Re: [Elecraft] Anti Static Bench

In my hamshack (spare bedroom) I have my electronic workbench which is a 4-foot Sears workbench with tool cabinet to which I extended the top with a 3-foot piece of particle-board shelving held up with big shelf brackets to the wall. I built my KXPA-100 kit with anti-static matt lain on the

Re: [Elecraft] Buying K2 or KX3

I agree with Ted. Building my K2 from 1999-2003 (as new options like SSB and 100 W came available), with various updates and mods into 2014, was one of the best experiences I've had in ham radio. With the dominance of SMT in today's designs, the K2 may have been the last major kit of that

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

Good Morning, Please join us this afternoon and evening for the two Elecraft Nets. My antenna is in better shape this week since a brief respite from the rain allowed me to find the lost guy line and pull it taut. Now for a longer break in the weather to allow me to raise it higher.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 ACC breakout box

Thanks Fred, and thanks also to Tom who replied offline with the same info. I found one that matches what I have in mind. Pf > "Cady," == Cady, Fred writes: Cady,> Have a look at www.winford.com. Cady,> 73, Cady,> Fred KE7X Cady,> For all KE7X

[Elecraft] (no subject)

Very similar to the MFJ is the Arrow satellite beam: 3-elem 2m/6-elem 70cm. You can assemble only the 2m elements if you are noise source hunting. KX3 on batteries is excellent radio to use. Add a step attenuator to reduce noise level when you are getting close.

[Elecraft] Elecraft] KX3; Procedure for Setting TX CMP & TX EQ + DVR

I desire to utilize both CMP and TX EQ in SSB transmissions on a KX3. In the KX3 Owners Manual, there are well defined procedures for setting Mic Gain, CMP and TX EQ, but it leaves doubt as to which to set first as Mic Gain and CMP are grouped together with TX EQ described

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] KX3; Procedure for Setting TX CMP & TX EQ + DVR

On Sun,1/24/2016 11:09 AM, jkiracof...@charter.net wrote: As TX EQ could effect overall audio amplitude peaks, it would seem that TX EQ should be set first then adjust Mic Gain for proper levels, then set CMP. That's exactly right. Most mics should have TXEQ set for maximum cut of the three

[Elecraft] RXEQ for KX3

I generally set RXEQ flat (no boost or cut) for general operation on mains power in both K3 and KX3. BUT -- if you're going backpacking, you'll reduce battery drain a bit and increase audio headroom by setting the four lowest frequency bands for maximum cut. This does the same thing on RX

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: OT Mystery QRM Help (Video)

Usually electrical noise is very broad band in nature. I use the MFJ unit to find the general direction, triangulate to an area, and then using a 24" reflector type microphone, equipped with a high gain audio amp and headphones, go "listening to poles". {Yea the neighbors think I'm crazy,

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Macro question

With this facility, I would consider using a micro controller to implement two functions: P3 for split mode: Read VFOs A and B. Set center and span so A and B VFOs are on opposite sides of the display. To use, tune in the DX on A and put B just above the pileup. Press the button. P3

Re: [Elecraft] RXEQ for KX3

Hi Jim, I've always wondered why, for CW, with the K3 you would not want to set the RX EQ to peak at the CW PITCH setting? On 1/24/2016 1:40 PM, Jim Brown wrote: I generally set RXEQ flat (no boost or cut) for general operation on mains power in both K3 and KX3. BUT -- if you're going

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Macro question

I sure hope Elecraft follows suit with the in the P3 as well then!!! -- 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:

Re: [Elecraft] RXEQ for KX3

On Sun,1/24/2016 11:55 AM, Gary K9GS wrote: I've always wondered why, for CW, with the K3 you would not want to set the RX EQ to peak at the CW PITCH setting? Greater bandwidth can help you be aware of QRM or desired signals as you're tuning a band looking for a QSO. 73, Jim K9YC

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation for building a K1

I have the Hakko 936D which isn't made anymore. It's been replaced by the FX-888. I second Don's recommendation for the 1/16" chisel tip. I built my loaded K2/100, KAT-100, 2T-gen, N-Gen, and XG2 with the 936 using the 1/16" and 1/8" chisel tips. On 1/23/2016 9:11 PM, Mark Petrovic wrote:

[Elecraft] Pricing a K2.

Forgive me if this is not appropriate for this forum. I have a K2 that I bought and built quite a while ago. The serial number is 2522. I used a few times but then had to put a lot of time into a company I started about that time. It looks brand new inside and out. I recently bought all

Re: [Elecraft] : Soldering station recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1

Hi Edward, Do you do much SMD work? If so, what do you use for that? I'm thinking of getting a hot air rework station to make life easier with SMD, which seems to be the future. - Brendon KK6AYI On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 9:06 AM, Edward R Cole wrote: > I have the genuine

[Elecraft] [KX3] Easily Swap From Voice to Data

Is there some kind of switch or other device available to easily swap between voice and data on the KX3? My GoogleFu skills are apparently not very good. I get all kinds of links on data or voice but I cannot seem to find exactly what I’m looking for. Thanks, Joel - W4JBB

[Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation for building a K1

I built my K2 with an old Weller TC-202 I have here; it's my "go to" iron for most of my projects. That iron was "gifted" to me after serving hard time at the local community college. It's not super pretty, but it still works and well at that. You would be hard pressed to find a better deal IMO.

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Macro question

That is exactly what I am attempting to do here, Hence my question as to why I am unable to get the P3 to take a macro via the USB port... I want it on the Genovation keypad, not the P3 case. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net For MixW support

[Elecraft] Feature Request for P3

Hello Elecraft, Would it be possible for Elecraft to add the following feature to the P3: Allow P3 macros to be stored and triggered via the USB keyboard port on the rear of the P3, as is currently being implemented now for the K3 macros. In essence, I want the P3 to let me fire a P3 macro

Re: [Elecraft] RXEQ for KX3

OK..thanks Jim. I thought that would be your answer. On 1/24/2016 2:05 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On Sun,1/24/2016 11:55 AM, Gary K9GS wrote: I've always wondered why, for CW, with the K3 you would not want to set the RX EQ to peak at the CW PITCH setting? Greater bandwidth can help you be

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Easily Swap From Voice to Data

Hi Joe, I had the same requirement, as I frequently switch between SSB and WSJT modes with my KX3. It is unfortunate that the KX3 has no separate Data audio input port and plugging unplugging the Microphone every time is very tedious. So, I had to build my own data/ mic switch box, which

Re: [Elecraft] : Soldering station recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1

I got one of these hot air rework stations with a digital temperature controlled iron on eBay in the UK. Takes regular Hakko soldering iron tips. It is model 862D+ and is well made, and excellent value for money. I already had another analog temperature controlled iron but prefer this one

Re: [Elecraft] Anti Static Bench

Seems to massive overkill if you're only casually needing ESD once in a while. If you're going to go all the way then you need a temp/humidity controlled clean room with full ESD. For 99% of us a matt/strap setup and basic precaution is more than sufficient. It all comes down to risk

Re: [Elecraft] Anti Static Bench

I would think that just a simple blue ESD mat, and a wrist strap, on your favorite workbench is more than sufficient for any home based hobby operation. If you really wanted to be thorough about it a warm mist humidifier going in the room your workbench is in would be a helpful and inexpensive